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00:00Oh, it took forever. I knew we should have just driven.
00:03Yeah, the fight was delayed, but still plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day.
00:09Plus, you and I are going to have fun no matter what we do, because this is Ed.
00:12No pressure. I know that's what we said, but I do feel pressure.
00:18I want to stay around my city, the greatest city in the world.
00:21I have to be the perfect day for you.
00:24Yeah.
00:25It's already the perfect day, because we're together.
00:29And don't worry, okay? Because we're going to have plenty of time before Aladdin tonight.
00:34You're right.
00:36And in the meantime, I'm going to give you a day that you'll never forget.
00:47I'm so glad I could both sneak away for a little while.
00:50Me too.
00:51And we work in the same building as this gorgeous hotel.
00:55It would be wrong not to take advantage of that.
00:57I'm very wrong.
00:59Do you have to leave so soon?
01:01Yeah, unfortunately, I have some work waiting for me back at the office.
01:04But you're the boss, and Nina's out of the office until they're meeting later this afternoon.
01:12It's a great point.
01:23She's sad.
01:25Hey, sweetie.
01:26Thanks for meeting me.
01:27I always love seeing you.
01:29You said you wanted to see me right away.
01:32Everything okay?
01:33She's sad.
01:34Hey, sweetie.
01:36Thanks for meeting me.
01:37I always love seeing you.
01:38You said you wanted to see me right away.
01:41Everything okay?
01:43Yeah.
01:43Can't a girl just be excited to hang out with her dad?
01:46Yeah, especially when she wants to know about a friend of hers.
01:51And she may think her dad knows something.
01:56Okay, fine.
01:57You got me.
01:58What happened with Ethan after I left him with you and Rick?
02:13You know, some people are actually happy to see me.
02:16I'd ask for proof.
02:18But why?
02:19I'm just not one of you.
02:21I have one question, okay?
02:23And then I'll leave.
02:24Thank God for small mercies.
02:26What's the question?
02:30What do you know about Ethan Lovett?
02:34Hi.
02:35I am supposed to be meeting my stepdaughter here.
02:38We're having lunch.
02:40Is it possible that you seated her in the garden?
02:44The reservation's in the name of Lulu Spencer.
02:51Lulu won't be able to make it.
02:54Will I do instead?
03:03What a hug.
03:06Not with all these valuables on.
03:09I hate it when Will leaves me alone with you.
03:16It's unsettling.
03:19You're unsettling.
03:24Would you stop with the blinking, please?
03:26Please.
03:27I know what you're trying to tell me.
03:30I know everything.
03:35Willow shot you.
03:37And when that didn't work to get you out of her life, she put you in that chair.
03:43Blink all you want, Cheryl.
03:47I'm not going to save you.
03:51Nobody's going to save you.
03:54One last meeting and then you should be done for the day.
03:57Great.
03:57Thanks.
03:59You know, you have really become invaluable around here.
04:03At the house, too.
04:04Wiley can't stop raving about your baseball coaching.
04:07And Scout told me that you went to her swim meet to cheer her on.
04:11Wiley's a coach's dream.
04:12He catches on fast.
04:13And Scout might actually be part fish.
04:16I wouldn't say she's not.
04:19The kids really adore you.
04:22Well, I think they're pretty great.
04:23It's so nice having them with me.
04:27Hearing about their days, you know?
04:29I bet.
04:31I'm just happy I can be of help.
04:35That must be your next meeting.
04:41Hi, I'm Peter C. Willow Kane.
04:43It's Congresswoman Kane.
04:45But please, come in.
05:14So, you seem to be staying out of trouble.
05:17I haven't received any requests for ransom lately.
05:21Well, you know, I've appreciated all the times you've bailed me out.
05:24But you make it sound like I've never repaid my debts.
05:26You were always reimbursed.
05:28You're right, I was.
05:29And how are you paying your debts back these days?
05:33And by that, I mean, what are you doing for money?
05:39Isn't that?
05:41Oh, and here I was worried it was going to be something sketchy.
05:46Don't ask questions you don't want answers to.
05:48Oh, but I do want the answer.
05:53Well, I'm doing a little work for Sonny.
05:58I had Rick talk to Ethan, ask him a few questions.
06:02Feel him loud.
06:04And did you hire Ethan?
06:07Child basis.
06:08We'll see how it goes.
06:09Okay.
06:10Good.
06:11Jason gone.
06:11You need someone loyal around you.
06:14You don't have to worry about that because I have Chris.
06:16Rick?
06:17Rick is no Jason.
06:19He's the same liar he's always been.
06:22I know you don't like Rick, okay?
06:24Uh, but he is Molly's father.
06:27He's my brother.
06:29We've worked things.
06:31Why are you so hostile?
06:33Hostile?
06:33I'm not hostile.
06:35Can we just drop it, actually?
06:37No, until you tell me what's really going on.
06:40I just want to understand.
06:41You can't trust Rick.
06:43Not after what he did to me and my mom.
06:48Why do you want to know about Ethan Lovett?
06:51Showed up on Sonny's doorstep last night.
06:53Looking for a job.
06:56Wow.
06:58Okay.
06:59Did he hire him?
07:01Christina was there.
07:02She advocated for it.
07:04Christina knows he's back.
07:05Oh, she certainly does.
07:06And she's thrilled that he's back in town.
07:10Well, they have quite a history.
07:12Still doesn't explain why you want to know about Ethan.
07:17Sonny wants me to vet him.
07:20So you're coming to me for a character reference?
07:22Well, I thought maybe you would have some kind of insight, or at the very least an opinion.
07:26You never seem to be short on those.
07:28Oh, well, I do, actually.
07:31I like him.
07:33He's certainly a lot more trustworthy than you.
07:37Where do you want to start the tour?
07:39Oh, well, you're the one who grew up here, so I'm putting myself in your hands.
07:43And yes, I've been here before, but never with you.
07:46And this time, I want the full geo experience.
07:49Well, you know, we could wander the city for years and years and never see it all.
07:54Well, then we better get started.
07:58I'm sorry.
07:59I really am.
08:00But you did this to yourself.
08:02You did.
08:02I wish we could let the drugs wear off so you're out of this creepy state.
08:08But we can't.
08:10We can't, because you will use what you know about Willow to your advantage.
08:17And give your eyelids a break, because I know you.
08:22We all know you.
08:24Making Willow pay will be your first move.
08:27That's why we have to wait to find a way to ensure that you can't retaliate against us.
08:33And then we will let you go.
08:36Willow, I am counting the days, because no one will be more thrilled than me to have you out of
08:43our lives forever.
08:45I mean, you know, aside from Willow.
08:51Hold that thought.
08:58Hi.
08:59I'm here to check on our patient.
09:01How's he doing?
09:03And here you go.
09:05Thank you, Kai.
09:06If there's anything you need, let me know.
09:08Otherwise, I'll leave you to it.
09:09Actually, I do have a request.
09:11Would you be able to go by the house and give my mom a hand with Drew?
09:14It's his caregiver's day off, and I know she has a meeting to get to later.
09:17Sure.
09:18I'll head over there after I finish a couple things in the office.
09:20Great.
09:20I really appreciate it.
09:28Well, I am always happy to meet a congresswoman.
09:32But I must admit, I have no idea why I'm here.
09:35Why do you want to see me?
09:37Because it occurred to me that we are in a position to help one another.
09:42Or we could cause each other irreparable harm.
09:56Incredible.
09:58You know that?
10:00I do.
10:01But keep talking.
10:02I mean it.
10:04You've been through a lot with me.
10:07I've come with a lot of baggage.
10:10You've met some of it.
10:12For some reason, you're still here.
10:15Where else would I be?
10:22I should probably get dressed.
10:25I can hear my desk piling up with new and exciting tasks.
10:29Oh, I wouldn't want you to miss out on any excitement.
10:33I have a feeling I won't.
10:43With this angle, it's kind of hard to get both of us and the marquee.
10:47Just try again.
10:48Try again.
10:49I can take your photo for you if you want.
10:51Oh, that would be great.
10:53Yeah.
10:54Of course.
10:56Say, I love New York.
10:58I love New York.
11:00Yeah.
11:02Yeah.
11:06Christina has a complicated history.
11:08That's right.
11:11She was in an abusive relationship when she was younger with this kid, Kiefer Bauer.
11:19She didn't want any of us to know about it, so she hid it and we weren't able to intervene.
11:26One night, he beat her up badly and Ethan was the one that found her.
11:31He took her to the hospital and Christina was scared and she was worried what Kiefer would do to her
11:38if she named him.
11:40So she said that Ethan beat her up instead and then he was arrested.
11:45So Christina, let her know.
11:47Do you want me to finish?
11:48Every word.
11:49I'm sorry.
11:49Please continue.
11:50Okay, so the truth came out and Ethan had every reason to hate Christina, but he didn't because that's the
11:58kind of guy he is.
12:00He's just like his father.
12:01He's just like Luke.
12:03He's fiercely loyal and he's the kind of guy that you want on your side.
12:09Okay, so he forgave her.
12:13Big deal.
12:14It is a big deal.
12:16Well, Kiefer's father was worse than Kiefer and he went on a shooting spree and he shot Ethan and Ethan
12:22almost died.
12:24So Ethan, after all of this, still forgave Christina, which is why he has a place in my heart.
12:33So if you're asking me if he's the kind of guy that can be counted on, whether you like it
12:37or not, my answer is yes.
12:40What are you talking about?
12:42What did Rick do to you and your mother that got you so angry?
12:46It's just, it's stuff from the past and it just builds up and it spills over.
12:52Keep going.
12:55When he and mom ended their marriage, they were at each other's throats and I saw firsthand the pain and
13:01the stress that that caused her.
13:03And he was Ava's lawyer in the trial against me and he got her off.
13:08So I find it a little hard to believe that you have forgiven him.
13:12I can't and I never will.
13:14I understand that.
13:16And, you know, I get that you're how you would feel that way with him defending Ava.
13:22But that was just Rick being a good lawyer.
13:25Well, dad, if you want to use him as your lawyer, that's fine.
13:28But don't use him as anything else.
13:30I know that you want me to hire Ethan as my non-lawyer because you feel like you owe him
13:36and I feel like I owe Luke.
13:37But being Luke's son is what got him through the door.
13:41If he wants to stay on my side, he's going to have to prove himself that he's reliable.
13:50He has to earn it.
13:53You just can't stay away from Sonny.
13:56You are your father's son.
13:59I miss him, too.
14:02I think about him every day.
14:03I know you do, too.
14:08Your father was one of a kind.
14:10And he lived every moment to the fullest.
14:16So should we.
14:18I'm so glad we decided to do this.
14:21As am I.
14:22It's not often like it's such a lovely lunch companion.
14:26That man with Tracy, something about him seems very familiar.
14:32I believe I recognize him.
14:38I'm sorry that Willow's not here.
14:40She got stuck in a meeting.
14:41Oh, it's fine.
14:42She just mentioned that the caregiver had the day off.
14:44So I thought I'd bring over some medical supplies.
14:47And you know, it's not easy.
14:49You can step in into the caregiver role.
14:50So if you want a break, I am more than happy to spend some time with Drew.
14:55Drew, you know, actually, that would be great.
14:59I have a crimson call that I need to be on.
15:03So, yes, okay.
15:05Yeah, sure.
15:07I will just be in the other room if you need anything.
15:13Take your time.
15:13We'll be fine.
15:17Hey.
15:20Good to see you like this.
15:23But you look good.
15:26So I heard Scout had an amazing swim meet last week.
15:31That must make you really happy.
15:34I'm sure you're super happy to just be here at home with Willow.
15:39You know, she's taking care of everything at the office.
15:42I mean, everything.
15:44You must be really proud of her.
15:53Drew?
15:57Are you trying to tell me something?
16:01I assume by your desire to see me that Nina told you everything?
16:07She did.
16:09I know you have the footage placing me on Drew's street the night of his shooting
16:13and that you were blackmailing her to do your bidding or else you'd release it.
16:18But she also said she disarmed you.
16:23Let's just say that she made a compelling argument to let it go.
16:26I'm sure she did.
16:29But I don't share my mother's confidence that you'll simply forget about this.
16:34Though even if the footage were released, I wouldn't go to jail.
16:38Double jeopardy and all.
16:40No, that's true.
16:42But it would raise or confirm enough suspicion that you would lose your seat in Congress.
16:49Not to mention your children.
16:52You're right.
16:52It probably would.
16:55And I know you don't care about me losing my kids.
16:57But you should care about me losing this office.
17:01And why is that?
17:03Because having me in this seat serves your interests as much as it does mine.
17:10You just don't know it yet.
17:18Yo, Jerry!
17:19Yo!
17:20What's going on, man?
17:22One time no see.
17:23Michael told me you were coming, but I wasn't going to believe it until I saw it for myself.
17:27How you been?
17:28God, man.
17:29God.
17:30This is my girlfriend, Emma Scorpio Drake.
17:32Hi, nice to meet you, Emma.
17:33First time seeing Aladdin?
17:35Yeah, it is.
17:36Awesome.
17:36Well, Michael's waiting for you.
17:37You know the way.
17:41Welcome to Home New World.
18:05So how do you know that man?
18:07Um, I don't.
18:08Not personally.
18:09He's the son of a former associate of mine, Holly Sutton and Luke Spencer.
18:15Of course.
18:16No, that's it.
18:16Now I see the likeness.
18:18Yeah.
18:18Well, Holly made the unfortunate mistake of swindling me out of some very valuable property.
18:23So I took it upon myself to learn all about her.
18:29Well, I didn't realize that you and Holly had such a macrimonious parting.
18:32Yeah, well, I don't need to talk about her theft or her.
18:35It's just enough that I remember.
18:39Sounds like there's a lot of unfinished business there.
18:42When someone crosses me, there's no coming back.
18:46They become my enemy to the grave and beyond.
18:51Is that a warning?
18:53I certainly hope not.
18:56Well, I have no intention of crossing you, James.
18:59And not only because we've become sort of close, but because like you, I put a premium on loyalty.
19:09It means everything to me.
19:11That's probably why we get on so well.
19:15Probably.
19:19We should send them over a drink.
19:23Well, I think that would be an absolutely lovely thing to do.
19:28No.
19:30I understand that you and Sonny have very strong allegiances to Luke, but neither of you are factoring in that
19:36Ethan is also Holly Sutton's son.
19:38Okay, yeah.
19:39And she happens to be an infamous con woman, and she trained Ethan and ran cons with him.
19:45Well, that's old news.
19:47And even if that's the case, Ethan's talents can be used to Sonny's advantage.
19:53Maybe, but he's a wild card, Alexis.
19:56Nobody really knows why he's back in Port Charles.
19:58What if he's here on behalf of one of Sonny's enemies?
20:03I've been thinking about the offer Agent Brennan made me.
20:07If I come through with whatever information he wants on Valentin, he'll come through for me with whatever he has
20:16on Willow.
20:16I don't think it's a good idea for you to get mixed up with that guy.
20:19But I made you look guilty when our alibi got torn apart on the stand, and Agent Brennan says whatever
20:25he has on Willow can help make up for that.
20:28How can we say no to that?
20:30How can I?
20:31I so appreciate that you're willing to do that for me.
20:35I really am.
20:36But all that matters to me right now is having you by my side.
20:41Now, the best revenge against Willow is living my life and living it well.
20:46I'm with you and my kids.
20:48And I plan on doing just that.
20:54Okay, when you were in the hospital, we established that one blink meant yes and two means no.
20:59But this three-blinking thing, I don't know what it means.
21:02Are you trying to tell me something specific?
21:07Okay, so yes, I don't know what it could be.
21:18Okay, all right, that was three blinks fast, three slow, three fast, fast.
21:27Josette and SOS, are you asking for help?
21:35Oh, um, okay, well, what kind of help?
21:42Joe, what's wrong?
21:46Why would I care if you lose your congressional seat?
21:50I sit on the International Law Enforcement Appropriations Committee,
21:57which oversees U.S. funding for the WSB.
22:02I can expedite that funding, maybe even expand it,
22:06or I can make sure the WSB receives nothing.
22:11And when your superiors come to me asking why I blocked their funding request,
22:15I will say it was because of you and your harassment.
22:19I can't imagine that would bode well for your future with the agency.
22:24It might even result in you being relocated far away from Carly.
22:29Or they might just kick you to the curb altogether.
22:34Alternatively, I could lobby on the Bureau's behalf and sing your praises to anyone with ears.
22:47I didn't think you had this in yet.
22:50It's a mistake I won't make again.
22:54So all I have to do is make sure that footage of you on Drew's street tonight,
22:58the shooting, never seems to let that.
23:01That, and one more thing.
23:04I need evidence.
23:07Highly prejudicial evidence against your ex-husband, Michael, I assume.
23:11No, not Michael.
23:14Drew.
23:20This is incredible.
23:22It's pretty magical, right?
23:24Man, I love playing here.
23:26The acoustics are phenomenal.
23:29It's the oldest operating theater on Broadway and New York City landmark.
23:35It's beautiful.
23:36I can't believe that you worked here.
23:38Yeah, it really is.
23:41This is supposed to be haunted.
23:43Okay.
23:47Guess we'll get back to that later.
23:52That you can never rule out anything in Sonny's world.
23:56But really, what is the likelihood of Sonny's enemy trying to recruit Ethan to go after him?
24:03And why would Ethan go along with it?
24:05I don't know.
24:05You tell me.
24:06You know him so well.
24:08I find that the simplest explanation is usually the one that makes the most sense.
24:14Because Sonny and Luke were partners and friends, and that's why Ethan is here.
24:19Oh, yeah, yeah.
24:20No, I don't think so.
24:21Look, I can't pin the guy down, but I am convinced that Ethan is running some kind of angle here.
24:26Why are you so determined to undermine Ethan?
24:29I just told you.
24:31I want to make sure that Sonny's not in a position of vulnerability.
24:35You know what I think?
24:37Please.
24:38I think this isn't about Ethan or Sonny's safety.
24:42I think this is about you.
24:45Hi.
24:46I'm so glad to see you.
24:47I know.
24:48Nice to see you, too.
24:49What are you guys doing here?
24:50Always taking advantage of the fact that we work in the same building now and grabbing a late lunch.
24:56Oh.
24:57What are you guys up to?
24:59I was just talking to Dad about my old friend, Ethan Lovett, who's back in town, and he's going to
25:05be working for Dad.
25:07Oh, I'm sorry.
25:09We didn't know one of those.
25:10They're from the gentleman over there.
25:11He says he's a friend of your mother's.
25:16Jen's stood well.
25:18The man is a pestilence.
25:20Yeah, I know who he is.
25:22That man nearly killed my mother.
25:25And Sasha.
25:26And Lucky.
25:31Ethan.
25:32I'm just going to go talk to him.
25:34Don't try to stall me.
25:35Oh, I wasn't going to.
25:38I was going to offer backup.
25:46What were you saying about the place being haunted?
25:49They're on stage.
25:52Come on, Emma.
25:55Look at this place.
25:56It's beautiful.
25:58Towers of gold.
26:01Wow.
26:13Hey, didn't Jerry say that Michael was supposed to be waiting for us?
26:29Oh, my gosh.
26:31Oh, my gosh.
26:33Good to see you.
26:34Oh, this must be Emma.
26:36Hey.
26:37Welcome to New Amsterdam Theater and to Agrabah.
26:40Wait, don't come this way.
26:41I'm going to show you some more.
26:41Wait, man?
26:42You've got to be Aunt Cheryl.
26:47I'm so sorry.
26:48I don't know what you're trying to tell me.
26:50This must be really frustrating for you.
26:54You know, there are other tools you can be using to communicate besides blinking.
27:01And from what I see here, I think you're ready for them.
27:04I want to talk to Willow about it.
27:07What do you need to speak to Willow about?
27:16So, what kind of evidence are you looking for against Drew?
27:19I'm not picky.
27:21Whatever you can find.
27:22If I know Drew, he's mixed up in all sorts of illegal things.
27:26Bribes, foreign money, kickbacks.
27:29Who knows what?
27:31So, I need everything you can find on him.
27:34At the very least, I need to know if he had any connection to Judge Heron's death.
27:39So, you still have it out for your husband, huh?
27:43It wasn't enough that you shot him?
27:50These costumes are gorgeous.
27:52Well, Sparkle.
27:53You said you wanted Sparkle.
27:54I'm going to give you some Sparkle.
27:55Look at these pants.
27:56These pants.
27:56There was 1,500 Swarovski crystals.
28:00What have you done?
28:01They've called 15.
28:02It's time to get your jeannie makeup on.
28:05Okay, I got to go.
28:06You don't want to make us your own name.
28:07Ha, ha, ha, ha.
28:11Oh, hey.
28:12I meant to text you.
28:14We are doing another open mic night at Charlie's.
28:16And no pressure, obviously.
28:18But I'd love to have you sing again if you're up for it.
28:20Maybe I will.
28:22It was a lot of fun.
28:24So, Christina's convinced that Ethan can fill in for Jason.
28:27But something tells me you aren't.
28:31No one can fill Jason's shoes.
28:33Because I need somebody good who I can trust until he comes back.
28:37That's a smart move.
28:38But Ethan's track record.
28:42He's erratic.
28:44He's going to have to prove himself reliable.
28:48What about your own?
28:52That's just the past, as far as I'm concerned.
28:56Mr. Sidwell.
28:58Ethan loved it.
28:59At long last.
29:01I'm sorry, but I can't accept drinks from someone who's repeatedly tried to harm my family.
29:06Oh, it's water under the bridge.
29:09Besides, Holly and Sasha are in France now.
29:12They're living in this adorable, quaint little countryside cottage, aren't they?
29:18Peace is good, Mr. Sidwell.
29:21It's far better than the alternative.
29:23The alternative could cost someone a lot.
29:27Oh, now, now.
29:29There's no need for threats, Mr. Lovett.
29:31Nor is there any need for veiled ones, either.
29:35Oh, hi, Tracy.
29:37It's always such a pleasure.
29:38I see that Mr. Sidwell is your latest mark.
29:42Oh, no, no, no, no.
29:43Our arrangement is mutually beneficial.
29:48You know what?
29:49This conversation is making me miss Lucy Coe.
29:53Words I never thought I'd say.
29:54Let's go enjoy our lunch.
30:01Michael is so sweet.
30:03Now I can't wait for the show to start.
30:05Oh, and we have great sea-faces, Michael.
30:07He's like a supernova in human form.
30:11But you know what's really funny?
30:13I've actually never seen a full performance or the whole show.
30:18It's weird.
30:19I mean, I was always watching the conductor or looking at my music.
30:23It's night.
30:24We'll be in the audience and not the orchestra.
30:28Do you think maybe we could go down there before the show starts?
30:32Kind of want to see what it's like to be a Broadway musician.
30:38Your wish is my command, Princess.
30:41I should not like hearing you say that as much as I do.
30:46I don't see any point in rehashing the past, Chief Brennan.
30:50Or should I say director, Brennan?
30:54Depending on how you play this.
30:56Ah, now you're dangling a promotion.
30:59I'm just illustrating possibilities.
31:03Drew's trying to communicate with me.
31:05And not just yes or no, it's more.
31:06He's blinking three times fast and then three times slow and then fast again.
31:10I think it's like an SOS.
31:12Oh, are you sure?
31:14Because it's funny.
31:15He's never done that in front of me.
31:18And maybe it's just reflexive movements.
31:22Um, excuse me.
31:25Yeah.
31:30Hi.
31:31Hi.
31:31Hi.
31:32Uh, come on.
31:35Oh, Nurse Baldwin.
31:36Hello.
31:37Oh, please call me Elizabeth.
31:39Uh, Willow sent me to relieve you so you can go to your meeting.
31:41And I don't think she knew Elizabeth was here.
31:44But you guys are both busy.
31:45I'm happy to sit with Drew until Willow gets here.
31:47No, no, that's okay.
31:48I just had a call that covered most of what my meeting was about.
31:51I'm just going to call everyone and just cancel it.
31:55But I'm really glad you're here because I was just telling Nina that Drew's trying to tell us something.
32:01We just need to figure out what.
32:11This is right where I used to sit.
32:14Right next to the conductor.
32:15You know, it is crazy to me that your summer job in high school was playing in the orchestra for
32:20a Broadway musical.
32:22It makes my volunteering at the animal shelter look a little thick.
32:26You know, I'm saying it's not true at all.
32:30Giving those scared animals the love and comfort that they needed.
32:35You made the world a better place for a while.
32:39That's right.
32:40You know, I slept for the whole summer.
32:43More than once, my entire family came and filled up the whole orchestra section.
32:50Are you nervous?
32:53Well, I can celebrate this.
32:55I get this huge rush of adrenaline.
32:59I don't know when the lights go down.
33:00The audience is quiet.
33:02The conductor, he raises his baton.
33:04And just like that, you're off to the races on this train that just doesn't stop for the next two
33:08hours.
33:09It's going to be amazing.
33:12You guys sure you're playing tonight?
33:17No.
33:19It's not going to be just getting a seat to show with you tonight.
33:29Aladdin Company, this is your 15-minute call.
33:31The call is 15 minutes.
33:3315 minutes to the top of show.
33:3515.
33:3615.
34:01You don't give that Ethan character another thought.
34:05You are grieving a tremendous loss right now.
34:11I'm sure you're right.
34:12I've got far too much going on.
34:13To be distracted by Holly Sutton's spawn.
34:19Far more pleasant things than facts.
34:23I detest that man.
34:26And in addition to everything else, he has wormed his way into deception.
34:32So buy it back.
34:34It's not like you're lacking in funds.
34:36It's complicated.
34:37I can't do that.
34:38So let me take care of him.
34:41Oh, no.
34:42No, no, no.
34:42You're not going to do that.
34:43He's way out of your league.
34:45Oh, don't be so sure.
34:46So I have learned a thing or two in my time away.
34:50There are plenty of ways to handle a man like that.
34:55Ethan, I loved your father very much.
35:00And one of the hardest things I ever had to do was grieve him.
35:07Please don't make me grieve you, too.
35:12Don't do this.
35:15I made no promises.
35:18Your father never did either.
35:25I know you, Rick.
35:27You have sabotaged every relationship that you've ever had
35:31because nothing is ever good enough for you
35:34because you don't think you're good enough.
35:37And then you try and control everything.
35:39And you can't.
35:40And you can't control Sonny.
35:42So don't try.
35:43Just stop.
35:46Just stop.
35:48Just let something be enough.
35:56Well, I guess after all these years,
36:00you're really good about me.
36:05Christina seems excited about her friend being back in town.
36:09Yeah.
36:10She and Ethan have a long, complicated past,
36:15but in the end, Ethan really came through for it.
36:18I know she was sad when he left town.
36:20But now he's back.
36:21Maybe things are turning around for the both of you.
36:24Well, from where I'm sitting,
36:26things are already pretty great.
36:27I agree.
36:29That's why I'm determined to get Charlotte to open up to me about her father.
36:33I'll give Brennan what he wants,
36:35and he'll give me whatever he has on Willow.
36:37Jacinda Willow's my problem.
36:39It's on me to deal with her.
36:43You've spent some time with Jacinda when I was your brother.
36:47Are they concerned?
36:51No, I don't know.
36:52You'd have to ask them.
36:54Molly and I were skeptical about Jacinda at first,
36:56part because of how they met and who Michael is.
37:00But I've gotten to know her,
37:02and she's a smart girl.
37:04She's funny, too.
37:06And she really, really cares about Michael.
37:11The thing about Jacinda is what you see is what you get.
37:16Unlike Willow,
37:17who turned out to be a completely different person.
37:22I'll see, but I can dig up on Drew.
37:25I have to ask you, though,
37:27why you want leverage against a man
37:29who can't move or speak
37:30and probably never will again.
37:33What I do or don't do
37:35with that information is my business,
37:37not yours.
37:49I'll tell this to give you up a little bit.
37:51It totally makes sense.
37:53It does?
37:54Yeah, of course.
37:56But, you know,
37:57Drew trying to communicate with us is a good thing,
38:00especially given his prognosis.
38:03And trust me,
38:04I'm a little overwhelmed with what's happening,
38:06and I work with patients with similar issues.
38:10Overwhelmed is one word for it.
38:14I think it's time to explore
38:16alternate methods of communication.
38:18Like what?
38:20There are eye-tracking devices
38:22and letter boards.
38:25I just really think,
38:27given the right tools,
38:29Drew will be communicating with us
38:30a lot sooner than we all thought.
38:33But Willow will be so excited here.
38:36I don't care about that.
38:44On the next General Hospital.
38:46Poor Charles.
38:47He didn't even know what hit it.
38:49Why are you suddenly protecting him?
38:50I have the advantage.
38:52Why are you not using it?
38:53Feeling guilty is going to be
38:54the least of his problems.
38:56There is a connection,
38:57but I'm not seeing it.
38:59It's going to be interesting.
39:00Be honest.
39:00Bye.
39:00See you next.
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