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00:00Well, I served Michael with a search warrant.
00:02Had a couple guys go over to his room and office at the court maids.
00:06Oh, yeah? Any pushback?
00:07No, I turned over the keys on the spot.
00:10Well, that's good. It's a good sign.
00:12And you got them to forensics?
00:13Yeah, of course.
00:14I got his key ring and a few other loose ones we turned up at Aurora.
00:19Good.
00:19Hey, this has got to be a long shot, right?
00:22I mean, the last thing that a shooter would do
00:26is leave the key to his victim's house on his key ring.
00:29Yeah, maybe, but it doesn't matter.
00:32We got to do this by the book and cover all the bases.
00:35Well, hey, sorry to keep you waiting.
00:37The editorial meeting went long and was a bit of a disaster.
00:40It's fine. I didn't see Jacinda.
00:42Oh, yeah, and you won't.
00:44I gave her the afternoon off to avoid any unnecessary fireworks.
00:47Oh, great. So, um, why did you want to see me?
00:51Well, uh, I was thinking that since you and Michael sorted out custody
00:55and the kids are going to be spending more time at Drew's house with you...
00:58My house.
00:59Right. Oh, yeah. Thank you.
01:00I'm sorry. Your house.
01:02I was thinking that we could do something fun for them.
01:08That could be great. What are you thinking?
01:10We could throw them a party.
01:12We could get a bounce house for Wiley and Amelia and all their friends.
01:16We could get a catered with all their favorite things,
01:18the chicken tenders and the pizza and the...
01:21I've pledged Sunday, but only if it's comfortable for you.
01:24I know you have a lot on your plate at the moment.
01:27I think that sounds great.
01:30The kids deserve a party. We all do.
01:33We've been through a lot recently.
01:35Yeah.
01:36And there's more to come.
01:40Ah, good. You're both here.
01:42Uh, sorry, Christina can't come.
01:44Mom, what's going on?
01:45Does Mayor Collins want you to work on some sort of project?
01:48Oh, yeah.
01:50A big one.
01:53She wants to give me Drew's job.
01:56Well, I sure didn't expect Mrs. Appleton to show up in a Regency bonnet.
02:00It's bordering on cosplay.
02:04Cosplay? Really?
02:05Cosplay is a Jane Austen thing.
02:07I did not know that.
02:09Perhaps next time I'll show up in me jodpas.
02:13Breaches, right?
02:13They're breaches. Sorry, he wears breaches.
02:15All right, well, I can't wait to read the rest.
02:17Until next time.
02:20Who are you talking to?
02:22Hi, Christina.
02:23Uh, it was Miss... Mrs. Stockton from book club.
02:27You're in a book club?
02:29Yeah. I read.
02:31Wow, that is great.
02:33Cos I got a real page-turner for ya.
02:38Hey, Mom.
02:39Um, sorry to drop in.
02:40I... I know you have an important job and stuff, but...
02:44And I do this all the time, but...
02:46This time it's really important.
02:48Sweetheart, I'm always available to you.
02:50Tell me, what is it?
02:51Sure, because...
02:52I know it's like the middle of the day, and you've got important mayoral stuff to do, so...
02:57Why don't you hold that thought, okay?
03:05Can you hold all my calls, please?
03:07And also, could you see if you can push my 3 p.m.?
03:10Great. Thank you.
03:11I'm with my daughter.
03:12I don't want to be interrupted.
03:18This is about Maxie, isn't it?
03:25Spinelli?
03:32Spinelli, are you okay?
03:36Oh, uh...
03:37Yeah, I was just...
03:39I was just ruminating.
03:41Oh.
03:42Well, I'm sorry.
03:42I just let myself in.
03:43I didn't think anyone was home.
03:45Didn't mean to interrupt your ruminations.
03:46I just wanted to stock the fridge.
03:48Where are the kids?
03:49Oh, uh...
03:50Georgie and James walked to the store to get some welcome home decorations for Maxie,
03:54and, uh...
03:56Bailey Lou's down for her nap.
03:58Good.
03:59Yeah.
04:00Well, Maxie's coming home today.
04:02It's amazing news, right?
04:03Oh, it's a...
04:04It's a dream come true day.
04:08Can I ask, then, why you seem so dumb?
04:15I was, um...
04:18I was just preparing our bedroom for Maxie's return, and...
04:22It just struck me.
04:26I was so happy living here.
04:30Was?
04:30As in the past tense, was?
04:32Are you going somewhere?
04:36No can do.
04:37Me and the book club are three quarters of the way through pride and prejudice.
04:42I gotta keep my head in the story.
04:44Well, I'm sure you can find some extra brain space for this one.
04:49Is that what I think it is?
04:51Yep.
04:53I know you started it, but since you didn't bother finishing it, you have no idea how it ends.
04:57Did Molly tell you to bring that to me?
04:59No.
05:00She has no idea what I'm doing.
05:02After everything else I've done behind her back, I figure why start telling her now.
05:07I'm not touching it.
05:08There's a steep price for violating Molly's privacy.
05:12Hope you're ready to pay it.
05:14Mayor Collins wants you to fill Drew's seat in Congress?
05:17Well, it's not Laura's call to make, but the governor did ask her for a recommendation, and she wants to
05:24recommend me.
05:25This is fantastic news.
05:27I'll start by liaising with Congressman Cain's staff, and then you're going to need your own network in D.C.
05:32Oh, okay, slow down.
05:34We're not getting on the train to D.C. just yet.
05:38Well, I knew you were going to get your kids back.
05:40All it took was for you and Michael to lay down your weapons and agree to a compromise.
05:45It's reassuring to know that even Michael realizes how important it is for your kids to have you in their
05:51lives.
05:52Michael doesn't think me being in the kids' lives is good for them at all.
05:56If he had his way, I would never see them.
05:59Wait, what?
06:00Still?
06:01I mean, how did you guys come to an agreement?
06:02Michael didn't agree to share custody because he thinks it's what's best for the kids.
06:05He did it to avoid the visitation hearing.
06:07He's concerned that the judge would take away all of his rights to Wiley and Amelia if he ends up
06:11getting charged with Drew's shooting.
06:14But all of that is Michael's problem now.
06:16I have something much more important to consider.
06:19I'm almost afraid to ask.
06:21I have been contacted by several of Drew's political associates, and with him being incapacitated,
06:27they want me to serve out the remainder of his term in Congress.
06:32I've been praying for Maxie to wake up.
06:38I feel like I have been holding my breath for the last six months.
06:42Yes, I know, because every day that she doesn't wake up adds to the odds that she never will.
06:49I was never able to say that out loud.
06:53I couldn't even put the thought out there.
06:56It's a fear I'm very familiar with, but she's awake now.
07:03There's nothing to worry about.
07:05I know, and I'm so happy for Maxie and her family.
07:12A family that includes Nathan now.
07:16Yes.
07:19But that's what makes this so wonderful.
07:23Maxie isn't just coming back to us and our children.
07:28She is coming back to the love of her life.
07:32Yeah, if you could put a rush on the analysis of those keys I brought over earlier,
07:35Commissioner, I'd appreciate it.
07:37Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll tell them.
07:40They're on it.
07:41Great, thanks.
07:44Hey, man, why don't you get out of here for the day?
07:46Your shift's almost over, and Maxie's coming home.
07:49Yeah, I got it.
07:51Actually, I'm going to ask if you had anything else around here you needed doing, you know,
07:54paperwork or something.
07:55What do you mean?
07:56Like, you mean you want to stay busy here?
07:58I want to not mess things up.
08:03I have no idea what's going to happen when Maxie and I are face to face.
08:07Forget about me.
08:08Let's focus on Maxie.
08:09She is, she's coming home.
08:11And as you correctly noted, it is an amazing day.
08:14Okay, Spinelli, come on, please.
08:17Tell me why you're so upset.
08:21Because I, I took someone's certainty and made it my own.
08:26And then on the drive home, I, that certainty faded with every passing mile and reality settled in.
08:35I realized that how I handle what happens today will change my life.
08:41If I don't rise to the occasion, I could lose Maxie.
08:50And my family.
08:53I am the one who violated Molly's privacy by sending the manuscript to her agent.
08:58She never intended on anyone reading it for her.
09:01It was just a creative exercise.
09:03A creative exercise where she made it very clear she thinks I'm a complete doofus.
09:07Oh, Cody, could you just maybe try to be a little less self-involved?
09:11The character Casey is loosely based on you.
09:14And yes, he is a doofus in the beginning.
09:18But he has a true hero's journey.
09:21By the end, he is revealed to be very compelling, cool, and deep.
09:26I'm not buying it.
09:28Okay, you know what?
09:31Casey is not the doofus here.
09:33You are.
09:34Just read the damn book.
09:36I'll read it when it's published.
09:38I'll even bring it to book club.
09:39Me and the ladies will decide how deep Casey is.
09:42Oh, that would be, that would be great if the book were going to be published.
09:46But it's not.
09:48Look, all Laura is doing is, is making a recommendation.
09:52That doesn't mean the governor is going to offer me an appointment.
09:56Maybe, but Laura is a straight shooter and a political insider.
10:00I'm sure she wouldn't be asking you to do this if she didn't think you'd be offered the position.
10:04And it makes all the sense in the world that she'd want you, Mom.
10:06You're perfect for the job.
10:07She's right.
10:08With your skill set and passion, you were made for this, Alexis.
10:12Mm-hmm.
10:13Oh, well, yeah, I really appreciate all of your support.
10:16I do.
10:16And the more I think about it, the less I think I should do it.
10:21You taking Drew's congressional seat is a fantastic idea.
10:27What a wonderful opportunity.
10:30You think so?
10:31Yes, Willow, you would be next in a long line of political spouses who have served in place of their
10:38elected partner.
10:39It is a calling, an honor even.
10:44But I don't know anything about politics at the federal level, and I wouldn't have time to learn.
10:50I would just have to jump right in.
10:51Willow, you are a quick study.
10:53And you already have the necessary people skills.
10:56You have been a teacher and a nurse.
10:58And you were amazing as a spokesperson for the New Tomorrow Institute.
11:03Plus, you have a secret weapon.
11:07What's that?
11:09May.
11:10I think you can comfort yourself with the knowledge that you did absolutely everything you could for her children and
11:16her parents and even Spinelli.
11:19None of that is lessened by the fact that you and Nathan developed feelings for each other.
11:26Mom, any feelings that Nathan and I may have had, they only came about because Maxie wasn't here.
11:33But now that she is coming home where she's supposed to be, she has every right to reclaim her life.
11:38Yes, the circumstances have changed.
11:42I get that.
11:44But, and it is a blessing.
11:47It is.
11:48But the feelings that you and Nathan have for each other are, you know, they're, they're real and they're legitimate,
11:54huh?
11:55Mom, I can't feel this way.
11:57Even if it is right for me, even if it is right for me, it is wrong for everyone else.
12:04Look, I get that.
12:07You want to give Maxie space and you don't want to overwhelm her.
12:12But honestly, I thought you would be really wanting to see her.
12:15I, I, I am.
12:16I do.
12:17I, I, it's, it's just not about me.
12:18It's not just about me.
12:19I, I got to think about James, too.
12:21You know, and the last thing that I want is for my reunion with his mom to, to confuse him
12:27or for things to go sideways somehow.
12:29Well, why would it go sideways?
12:30Maxie's going to be as happy to see you in the flesh as everybody else was in this town.
12:34I'm sure that part of Maxie's going to feel that way, of course, but, but what about the part that
12:38moved on seven years ago?
12:39How's that part going to feel?
12:40Well, yeah, I mean, it's, it's a complicated situation.
12:43Yeah, I mean, uh, so much has changed for Maxie.
12:46She got back together with Spinelli, a guy that, that she loved and had a kid with before she even
12:51met me.
12:52You know, I, I just don't want to become an obligation that, that she's got to deal with.
13:00Are you thinking you're going to lose Maxie because Nathan's back?
13:05Maxie is aware that Nathan, her husband, is alive and here in Port Charles after being dead for seven years.
13:14That's, that's too much for a person to handle.
13:17It's certainly too much for this person.
13:19Well, Maxie can handle whatever life throws at her.
13:21You're just assuming that you're going to lose Maxie and you haven't even given her a say.
13:26Don't you think she's going to want one?
13:30Molly never intended for her manuscript to be published, so she's turning down the book deal.
13:36Why?
13:38Because I sent it to her agent behind her back without her permission.
13:43So, in her mind, she never had the opportunity to polish it and make certain very important characters were exactly
13:50the way she wanted them to be.
13:52Well, why can't she just change them now?
13:54Because the editor at the publishing house thinks the book is perfect exactly the way it is and won't let
14:00her change a word.
14:01For the record, I agree.
14:03Okay, so, Molly has a, a perfect book, but she won't let it be published.
14:08Exactly.
14:10That's how much she cares about you and your feelings.
14:14Did Molly say that?
14:17Come on.
14:19Mom, you are a fierce and fearless advocate.
14:23Who is better equipped to speak truth to power than you?
14:26Honey, being able to frame an argument in court is, is one thing.
14:29Being a politician, you have to do more than just be able to make an, an opinion and defend it.
14:36Alexis, you could make a real difference, and we need intelligent and informed women in office.
14:42We do.
14:43We need more truth tellers.
14:45Well, that is what everyone says they want, but that's not what really happens.
14:49You know me.
14:50I say what I think and I vote for the way I believe.
14:53I don't know that I'm going to be able to compromise my values.
14:56Well, don't look at it like that.
14:58Look at it as compromising for the greater good.
15:03You can do that.
15:04Look at how you've handled Willow and Drew, all in service of Scout.
15:10Let's not forget that Drew won his congressional seat because of me.
15:14Drew didn't have the network.
15:15I did.
15:16I facilitated all the high-level introductions, including Congressman McConkie,
15:21who wouldn't have given Drew a second look if I hadn't endorsed him.
15:24And I bet you don't regret any of it.
15:27I made a horrible mistake backing Drew.
15:29So did everyone who voted for him.
15:31But you, you were going to be a different story.
15:36You could be exceptional.
15:40What makes you so sure that voters would see something in me?
15:43Because of your heart.
15:47You're more equipped to do good than Drew ever was.
15:52When I talked to Jason, he argued that Maxie getting back together with Nathan was not a foregone conclusion.
15:58And that despite them having an epic romance, what Maxie and I have is special in its own right.
16:04Yeah.
16:04And guess what?
16:05Spinelli, Jason's right.
16:06You are not going to throw in the towel.
16:08No, no, no.
16:08I don't intend to just roll over and give up Maxie.
16:12No, no.
16:12I love her.
16:13I have no doubt that she is the great love of this life and every other life.
16:19But you, you didn't see Maxie with Nathan.
16:27I did.
16:30She was so thoroughly in love with him.
16:37I mean, why wouldn't she be?
16:39You know, he's, he's tall and handsome and heroic.
16:44Spinelli.
16:44Okay, just how shallow do you think Maxie is?
16:49Well, Maxie's life changed a hell of a lot.
16:51The time that I was gone, I have to imagine her feelings have too.
16:55It sounds to me, man, like you're trying to talk yourself into letting her go.
16:59Shouldn't I?
17:00She's got a whole life with, with Spinelli.
17:03One which by all accounts is good and happy.
17:05And she shouldn't have to...
17:08What, honor the promises she made before everything changed?
17:11Yeah.
17:12Yeah, exactly.
17:13You might know something about that, don't you?
17:16What do you mean?
17:17Well, you might know what Maxie's going through better than anyone.
17:21I don't know.
17:21I think you and Lulu are in a better position to empathize than I am.
17:25See, but that's the thing.
17:26For, for Lulu and me, time just stopped.
17:29You know, but for the people in our lives, they moved on.
17:32They had to.
17:33And Maxie made a life with someone else.
17:35Just like you did with Sam.
17:38Sweetheart, whatever feelings you're having for Nathan, it's okay.
17:44Don't judge yourself for having a feeling.
17:48If it's okay, then why do I feel so guilty?
17:53Because you're a good person.
17:55You're a good friend.
17:57No, I'm not, Mom.
18:00A good friend visits you at the hospital every week and gives you an impeccable manicure when you can't do
18:06it for yourself.
18:07That is a good friend.
18:09But that's not me.
18:14I am the type of friend who kisses her best friend's husband and then tries to make excuses that it's
18:22okay to pursue a romantic relationship with him.
18:25I don't think a real friend does that.
18:28Stop.
18:29Stop right now.
18:30I'm not going to let you do this to yourself.
18:33It was a very complicated situation.
18:35You know that.
18:38Maxie and Nathan had been apart for years, remember?
18:41Maxie didn't even know that Nathan was alive.
18:44And plus, she'd moved on with her life.
18:47But has she?
18:48Really.
18:50Because I was there.
18:52I saw up close and personal what Nathan's supposed death did to Maxie.
18:57It wrecked her mom.
19:00And now that he's back and she's going to be coming face to face with the love of her life?
19:04Why wouldn't that change everything for her?
19:09I know.
19:11Yeah.
19:12And I appreciate it.
19:13I'm sorry.
19:13I don't mean to take it out on you.
19:14You're not.
19:16Honey, if I had to guess, I would say that you have suddenly realized that maybe your feelings for Nathan
19:24were deeper than you thought.
19:28Yeah, I'm okay.
19:30I'm not sweetheart.
19:34Oh, dear.
19:35These things just kind of sneak up on us.
19:387-3.
19:41Closed captioning is brought to you in part by Roger Satellite.
19:46Canada.
19:50Oh, dear.
19:52These things just kind of sneak up on us, don't they?
19:56Maybe.
19:57Yeah.
19:59Well, we've talked a lot about how you feel.
20:04But have you talked to Nathan yet?
20:07I mean, how does he feel about all of this?
20:11If you had known that Lulu was going to wake up, would you have given up the life that you
20:16had with Sam to be with her?
20:23Well, Lulu and I weren't even together when she got hurt.
20:29And Sam died before Lulu woke up.
20:34So the timing was different.
20:35You know, and the timing matters.
20:40But I loved Sam.
20:42And I was committed to her, and I really wanted us to spend the rest of our lives together with
20:48our kids.
20:49Of course you did.
20:51And what if Maxie is just as committed to Spinelli and the life she made with him?
20:58You're right, okay?
20:59I wasn't in poor Charles when Maxie and Nathan were together.
21:02I did not witness their grand love affair, but I did witness yours.
21:07No one had a better seat for the magical Maxie and Spinelli show than me.
21:11There were some magical moments.
21:12Yeah, and I saw them with my own two eyes.
21:15I watched the two of you become real-life partners, build a life together.
21:19I watched you guys' co-parent, James, and Georgie, and Bailey Lou.
21:24How you stood by Maxie no matter what was thrown at you.
21:27And do you know what else?
21:29What?
21:30I watched Maxie find her way back to you.
21:36Spinelli, when Maxie talks about you, her eyes light up.
21:40She loves telling stories about how smart and funny you are, and just how loyal you are, and what a
21:46wonderful father you are, and how you guys just fit together.
21:50Okay, I know that she feels all those things.
21:52Okay, then why are you assuming that her relationship with Nathan...
22:03What?
22:05I watched Maxie find her way back to you.
22:10Spinelli, when Maxie talks about you, her eyes light up.
22:14She loves telling stories about how smart and funny you are, and just how loyal you are, and what a
22:21wonderful father you are, and how you guys just fit together.
22:25Okay, I know that she feels all those things.
22:26Okay, then why are you assuming that her relationship with Nathan means more to her than everything the two of
22:31you guys have created together, right here in this house?
22:56You would have never chosen to defend Willow, but you still managed to get her acquitted.
22:57Okay, then why are you assuming that her relationship with Nathan means more to her than everything the two of
23:02you guys have created together, right here in this house?
23:07You would have never chosen to defend Willow, but you still managed to get her acquitted.
23:12You navigated tension and conflict with people you care about for Scout's sake.
23:17You knew she needed you.
23:19You compromised, and Scout's better off for it.
23:23And that's what politics is.
23:25I mean, you're not going to agree with or like everyone that you work with,
23:29but if the endgame is doing what's best for your constituents, then maybe all the compromising is worthwhile.
23:38Okay.
23:40You're making good points.
23:41I see them.
23:43I'm actually even maybe buying into some of it.
23:47I mean, I'm going to have to compromise, but I could still do some good.
23:53Because I'm good.
23:56But am I doing this for the greater good or for my own ego?
24:01Drew used the power of his office as a weapon in his personal vendettas, of which he had many.
24:07But you're going to use the power to help your constituents, the same ones that Drew promised to care for,
24:13but just ignored.
24:15But my experience is with people.
24:17I don't know the first thing about policy.
24:19That's exactly why you'll succeed.
24:21You're not some slimy shark jockeying for position.
24:26You're warm and you're engaging and people will want to work with you.
24:31I don't know.
24:33You really think that?
24:34Yes!
24:36Drew has what?
24:38Almost a year left in his term?
24:40That is nothing.
24:41If politics isn't for you, then you just walk away after the term is done.
24:45But if you like it, it could change the trajectory of your entire life.
24:52It could empower you in ways that you never dreamed of.
24:58This guy's still a doofus.
25:01You have the attention span of a four-year-old.
25:03Did you already forget the deal we made a half hour ago?
25:05No, I remember.
25:06I finished reading Molly's book.
25:08You tell me what she said about me.
25:09I can't read with you looming over me.
25:11I'm not looming.
25:13I'm not tall enough to lean.
25:14You do realize it's going to take me a while to finish this, right?
25:18Yeah, I didn't think that part through.
25:20Okay, we should probably just cut to the chase.
25:24All right.
25:26Molly bottles up her emotions, but writing is her outlet.
25:29It has been since she was a kid.
25:31She pours her heart onto the page, and suddenly she's written a book.
25:35It's magical.
25:37And it's annoyingly productive.
25:39She is terrifyingly productive.
25:41But my sister would rather keep all of that magic hidden in a drawer than to ever hurt you in
25:46any way.
25:48Does that tell you how much she cares about you?
25:50How could accepting this opportunity, on the mayor's request, I might add, be about your ego?
25:58Look at Drew.
26:00He was a decorated Navy SEAL who just wanted to serve his country.
26:04He's also a vacuous pit of need that no amount of validation can fill.
26:08But he wasn't always like that.
26:10So maybe it was the politics that corrupted him and turned him into the psychopath that he is today.
26:16You are not Drew.
26:18You have principles and purpose and a moral compass.
26:23And I have way more faith in you than I ever did in Congressman Cain.
26:27Or some crony that the governor is going to appoint in some backroom deal.
26:32Look, you don't have to take this job, Mom.
26:34You don't owe anybody anything.
26:37But I think you would be incredible at it.
26:40And I know I would love to see you representing me in Congress.
26:45Me too.
26:47Thank you both.
26:48I appreciate your faith in me.
26:51But this isn't just about me.
26:54If I take this position, it'll have consequences.
26:58Mostly on Scout.
27:00I haven't talked to Nathan.
27:04Yet.
27:05But what would be the point?
27:06He never stopped loving Maxie and they're about to be reunited.
27:10I'm sure he's thrilled.
27:14I'm sure he's thrilled that she's awake.
27:17But I would not assume that you know all of his feelings.
27:21I mean, he might be as confused as you are right now.
27:23Isn't that even more reason to stay away?
27:25I don't want to complicate the situation even more.
27:30I just want these feelings to go away.
27:37Life would be so much easier if we could just snap our fingers and make all of our feelings vanish.
27:43Right?
27:44I know it doesn't work that way.
27:47And I really hate it.
27:48Yeah.
27:50But the good news is, our hearts are big enough to hold all of our feelings.
27:58Even the ones that contradict each other.
28:02The thing I feel most is that Maxie deserves her happy ending.
28:11And so does Nathan.
28:14But the person I feel really bad for is Spinelli.
28:20I would choose Maxie a thousand times over in every universe.
28:27But if circumstances hadn't ripped Nathan out of Maxie's life, what are the odds that she would have chosen me?
28:33Well, you're going to find out now.
28:35Because Maxie gets to make that choice.
28:37And look, I'm sure that is scary for you, but maybe it's scary for her too.
28:42I mean, I would never begrudge her her happiness.
28:48If she chose to be with Nathan, I mean, I'd be devastated.
28:55But I mean, of course, I would support her.
28:57I would respect her decision.
28:58Which is another reason why Maxie loves you so much, Spinelli.
29:04Maxie didn't settle for you.
29:05She chose you.
29:07Let her choose you again.
29:10You know what?
29:11It sounds like you're making assumptions about Maxie, and I have learned that that is never a smart thing.
29:15Yeah, I know you're right.
29:17I don't know if she didn't be trying to guess.
29:19Why don't you just let her set the pace?
29:21I am.
29:22You know, knowing her, her first priority is going to be the kids, which it should be.
29:25Yeah.
29:25I mean, those kids are getting their mom back.
29:28And James is going to have both of his parents together for the first time.
29:31I mean, that is amazing.
29:32He's going to love that.
29:34I hope so, man.
29:37You know, doing what's right for him right now is what's important.
29:40And if Maxie wants to try again with our merits, then I'll do that, because...
29:43Wait a second.
29:44You're going to get back with Maxie because that's what James wants?
29:49I mean, it's got to be what you want, too.
29:53So, do you?
29:55This is so important to you.
29:58Because I love my sister, and I don't think she should pass up this opportunity.
30:03Also, because I think about the books that have mattered to me, books that my mom and
30:09my sisters and I have loved and shared.
30:11And I think this could be one of those books.
30:14I think this could mean something to people.
30:16What makes it that special?
30:17It's a lovely story about two people who really take the time to get to know each other beyond
30:23biases and first impressions.
30:26I think the world could use more of that.
30:30I hate that you have a good reason.
30:32And because I think that my sister deserves to see her work published.
30:38She deserves to see people posting about it on social media, finding it on shelves in bookstores.
30:44Molly says writing is just a hobby, but she's really good at it.
30:48Even I can tell that.
30:49Cody, your opinion matters to her.
30:53That's why I want you to read the book all the way to the end, keep an open mind, and
30:58then
30:58decide what you think about it.
31:00And what if I don't love Casey's hero's journey?
31:08That my sister was wrong about you.
31:12She thinks you're a hero.
31:14This is your chance to prove her right.
31:35If I take this position, I will give up being a private citizen and become a public official
31:40and all that goes with that.
31:42I've been in prison.
31:43I've been disbarred.
31:45I'm a recovering alcoholic and all of that is fair game and that will be brought up in
31:50the public square for debate and none of it is good.
31:53Now, if it were just me, I'd handle it.
31:56But it's not.
31:57It's all of you girls.
31:59It's you.
32:00It's Scout.
32:00It's Christina.
32:01And I don't think it's fair to impose all of this on you girls.
32:04Okay.
32:05Yes.
32:06Yes.
32:06All of that is likely to get brought up by your opponent.
32:10But think of what you'd be modeling for Scout.
32:12She's right.
32:15You'll be showing your granddaughter how to face challenges head on and overcome them.
32:20She'll look at all you've accomplished and learn that, like her grandmother, she can
32:25triumph over adversity.
32:28Sometimes people don't know what they can do or who they can be until you show them.
32:34So, show them.
32:40You make a very persuasive argument.
32:43How'd you get to be so smart?
32:45I learned from the best.
32:47You've inspired me every day of my life.
32:50So, Alexis?
32:53What do you think?
32:55What do you want to do, Mom?
32:59I want to serve in Congress.
33:01Yes!
33:03Oh, my gosh!
33:07You make this all sound so easy.
33:09Oh, no, no.
33:10It won't be easy.
33:11No.
33:12But it'll be worth it.
33:15And I'll be with you every step of the way.
33:17We can do it together.
33:21But how would I find the time?
33:23I just resigned from the hospital, but I'm going to have my kids living with me part-time.
33:27And now I'm supposed to take on this huge job?
33:29Well, your children will take presidents, of course.
33:31But don't forget, they're going to be with Michael 60% of the time.
33:34And that's more than enough time for Congress.
33:36And Michael, he's just going to have to work around your schedule because my daughter is going to be serving
33:42our country in Washington, D.C.
33:46What about Drew?
33:47I brought him home so I could take care of him.
33:52Sweetheart, it's time to consider putting Drew in a long-term care facility.
33:57It's really what he needs.
33:59And if you're serving his term, what a wonderful thing you're doing for Drew.
34:04If he can't serve, you're the only person he'd want in his place.
34:12So you think that Maxie will choose Nathan?
34:17Spinelli knows how much Maxie loved Nathan and that she never stopped loving him.
34:23I think he will generously bow out, even though it'll shatter him.
34:29Oh, poor Spinelli. Such a beautiful heart.
34:34I think about that kind of pain for him.
34:38I guess it's good that Nathan and I barely got started.
34:44It just doesn't feel that way.
34:47I know.
34:51What happens, though, when Maxie sees Nathan for the first time?
34:58And is dazzled by those ocean blue eyes.
35:03Well, then let her be dazzled, okay?
35:04Dazzled is a temporary state.
35:06And that's not me putting down what Maxie and Nathan had.
35:09It's just me knowing what's in Maxie's heart.
35:12And you, Spinelli, are the one that sweeps her off her feet.
35:16I am?
35:17Yes.
35:19And you do it every day.
35:22I do.
35:24Yes.
35:26I will.
35:30I will sweep Maxie off her feet, but...
35:35I do need an assist from you.
35:38You and Maxie are recommitting to your marriage.
35:40I mean, it's got to be about the two of you, right?
35:42And obviously, you can't speak for Maxie, but you can speak for yourself.
35:46So what do you want to do?
35:53Yeah, falconary.
35:58I see.
36:00All right.
36:01Yeah, thanks for letting me know.
36:05Bad news?
36:06Well, yeah, you're never going to believe this, but forensics found a match on one of Michael's keys.
36:12Really?
36:13Yeah.
36:15My brother lied.
36:18He has a key to Drew's house.
36:19He has a key to Drew's house.
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