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00:01Come in.
00:06So it's true.
00:08You really did resign.
00:11Ten more minutes and you would have missed me.
00:14Jordan, what's going on?
00:18Laura and I have had a few disagreements in private about her relationship with Sunny.
00:24And then Boyle put me on the spot in the middle of the press conference.
00:28I didn't feel like I could or should dodge his questions, so I gave my honest opinion.
00:35After that, it was either quit or Laura would have fired me for insubordination.
00:41Okay.
00:42I understand that's the story you're telling everybody.
00:46But I would like to hear the truth.
00:50Wow, Sunny, the place looks great.
00:53Looks like you've lived here all your life.
00:55Well, I had a little help.
00:56God, I hope so.
00:58This place is huge.
01:00I would have had it at the Quartermain house, but I would have had to put up with Tracy's non-stop complaining.
01:06I just didn't have it in me.
01:07No, you know what?
01:08I'm happy to do it.
01:09And it's like, I want to have more family.
01:12Yeah, let's see.
01:13Lillow and I hit the cake so the boys don't eat it all before we sing happy birthday.
01:18I think that is very good thinking.
01:19I can't believe I'm actually hugging you.
01:27Look at that smiling face.
01:28Uh, this really is a celebration.
01:29Speaking of celebrating, where is the birthday boy?
01:31Why did you want to talk to me out here?
01:32I just wanted to see how you're doing.
01:33I'm good.
01:34Everything's good.
01:35We should go back inside.
01:36It's your party.
01:37The party hasn't started yet.
01:38And it seemed like you were upset on the way over here.
01:40No, I'm good.
01:43See, I don't think I believe you.
01:44And it's my birthday so you have to tell me what's going on.
01:45You can't outstubber me today.
01:47That's grandpa.
01:48The party hasn't started yet, and it seemed like you were upset on the way over here.
01:52No, I'm good.
01:54See, I don't think I believe you, and it's my birthday, so you have to tell me what's going on.
01:57You can't outstubber me today.
02:02It's Grandpa.
02:04I think about Michael all the time.
02:07How's he doing?
02:10Well, as well as can be expected.
02:13Skin grafts are taking really well.
02:15The doctors are really happy with his progress, and Michael is so motivated to come home.
02:20I just haven't had the heart to tell him that Willow and the kids are moving in with Drew.
02:25I mean, honestly, I've just been holding off because I really thought Willow was going to change your mind,
02:30but it turns out I don't know Willow at all.
02:33You didn't come over here to hear me rant, did you?
02:36I don't know.
02:37I just might join in.
02:40But I did have an ulterior motive for inviting myself over.
02:45Mac needs your help.
02:49Do you know who that was?
02:52Jason Morgan.
02:53But apparently you already know that.
02:55No, I mean, do you know who Jason Morgan is?
02:59Obviously, he's not very happy with you, and Jason is not a guy you want to have a problem with.
03:05I know he's Sonny Corinthos' right-hand man.
03:07Why, are you on a first-name basis with him?
03:11He and my sister are very tight.
03:13He's actually here right now.
03:17I'll call you back.
03:19Hi, Lucas.
03:20Are you looking for me?
03:21Uh, no.
03:22I just came to congratulate Marco on his new job.
03:26Oh.
03:26Well, that's very nice of you.
03:28It's a little premature.
03:31Diane told you?
03:32The minute she found out.
03:34Told you what?
03:37Jason said Willow is my father.
03:38There you are.
03:43Are you ready?
03:43We gotta leave for Dante's party or we're gonna be late.
03:48Is everything okay?
03:50I'm not sure I'm in the right headspace for a party.
03:53I've got a lot on my mind.
03:56No, like I told the other guy, I don't need a tow truck.
03:59I just need someone to come and change the tire.
04:01No, no, no.
04:03Do not put me on hold again.
04:09Why, howdy, ma'am.
04:11Anything I can do for you?
04:13Yeah.
04:31I know Dante would be disappointed if we didn't go to his party, but I really need to talk to you.
04:46What's upsetting you?
04:47I'm not upset.
04:48I'm more preoccupied.
04:51I, uh, was talking to your mom earlier.
04:53Uh-uh.
04:54No, it was actually pretty good.
04:55While we were discussing Dante's possible reactions to finding out that he has a son, I just realized how bad I want to be a dad.
05:05Matt needs my help.
05:07Yeah.
05:08He is really worried about this upcoming referendum on Sonny.
05:13Well, technically we know it's about the best place for the Esplanade.
05:18But we all know it comes down to the people of Port Charles deciding if they want Sonny's control of the ports to continue.
05:28And Mac's worried about the results.
05:30In a way, he thinks that this referendum makes Laura look bad, like she's passing the buck to the voters, instead of standing up to Sonny herself.
05:44Does Mac have a plan for Laura?
05:47Yes.
05:48He would like Sonny to accept what the voters decide and not fight it.
05:54If the voters decide to take Sonny's property, he's not going to say okay and not fight it.
06:01He won't.
06:03That's why you need to talk to him and convince him to do what's best for Laura.
06:09If anyone can get through to him, it's you.
06:14What do you mean?
06:15I am telling the truth.
06:17Jordan, you forget how well I know you.
06:19And I know there's got to be more to this story.
06:21You know I've always had a problem with Sonny.
06:24I saw his entire operation up close when I was working undercover, and we both know the man thinks he's above the law.
06:30I don't dispute that.
06:31Yeah, well, Laura knows all of that, and yet she still considers him a friend.
06:35And that's a problem for me.
06:37Okay, I understand that.
06:38But disagreeing with Laura and resigning from a job you love are two different things.
06:44I wasn't loving it, though.
06:46And I resented the fact that Sonny was a factor in every major decision the mayor's office made.
06:54Boyle opened the door when he put me on the spot.
07:00And I couldn't stop myself from walking through it.
07:04Jordan, you're one of the most self-controlled people I know.
07:07The only other time that I have seen you out of character like this is when you were working undercover.
07:13I'm going to stop you right there.
07:16What are you doing here?
07:18Well, this road borders the quarter main's property, so we were just heading home back to the stables.
07:27Going to get ready for a Dante's party, and we came across the damsel in distress.
07:30Just a grown woman who is very annoyed at the garage she's been on hold with for 46 minutes now with no progress.
07:39That's not cool.
07:41Is it just a flat tire?
07:43Yeah, but yes, yes, yes, I'm still here.
07:46Oh, great.
07:47When?
07:49No, when are they coming?
07:51Oh, wait, wait.
07:52Hi, just no.
07:53Oh, damn it.
07:59Okay, somebody is coming, but I think I heard the word hours.
08:04Well, that's ridiculous.
08:05You got a spare in the trunk?
08:07Yeah, but no, don't worry about that.
08:09You've got a party to get to, and I don't want to hold you up.
08:11Molly, I'm not going to leave you stranded on the side of the road while I go off and eat cake.
08:17What kind of a person do you think I am?
08:20Actually, you know what?
08:20You don't need to answer that.
08:21All right, bud.
08:22I think you're a good guy who sometimes gets himself into bad situations.
08:29And I would be very grateful if you would change my tire.
08:32Awesome.
08:33Hold on, Elise.
08:34No, I don't know.
08:37Come on.
08:42Hey.
08:44Oh, wow.
08:45Um, I was not expecting you to say that.
08:49You think you're surprised?
08:51I didn't know, and I just hired him.
08:53Apparently, he neglected to mention that in his job interview.
08:57Well, you two obviously have a lot to talk about.
09:01I'm going to go.
09:02Before you go, there's something I would like to say to both of you.
09:04I didn't conceal anything.
09:07I didn't keep my father's name a secret, and I didn't lie to either of you.
09:12We went through a very extensive job interview, and neither you nor Diane asked about my parents.
09:19I'm just curious.
09:20Did you ask the other candidates for a family tree?
09:22Well, this has absolutely nothing to do with me.
09:27I'm so sorry for the interruption.
09:29I've got to go.
09:33Technically, you may not have lied, but there are such things as lies of omission.
09:39Are you rescinding the job offer?
09:44Hi, everyone.
09:45Oh, there they are.
09:47We come bearing gifts.
09:48And McCann's, we forgot to be came.
09:50Oh, sweetheart.
09:51Thank you so much.
09:52You're a lifesaver.
09:54Hey, Olivia.
09:55Uh-huh.
09:55Are Leo and Charlotte here?
09:57Oh, I'm sorry, honey.
09:58Leo's weekly theater group is meeting today.
10:01I didn't want to take him out of his routine.
10:03And Charlotte, some friends from school invited her to go to a movie, and I'm just so happy
10:07she's making friends.
10:08I went ahead and told her to go.
10:10I was pretty sure I knew Dante would understand.
10:12Oh, of course he does.
10:16Martin?
10:17Are you there?
10:18It's me, Lois.
10:20Martin.
10:21Lulu, have you met Gio?
10:23This is my cousin Camillus, and he also grew up in Benson.
10:26Oh, yes.
10:27We've seen each other around and at the Quartermains once or twice.
10:30Oh, yeah?
10:31Have you heard him?
10:32He played the violin.
10:33He's amazing.
10:34You should Brock with you.
10:40Where's Scout?
10:41She really wanted to come, but she had other plans with her dad.
10:44But I thought Dante was her dad.
10:47Yeah, Scout has two dads, and she's very lucky because they both love her a lot.
10:52Speaking of Dante, where is he?
10:55Oh, he's on the patio with Brock.
10:58All right, well, I will tell him everyone's here.
11:01But I wanted to show you the new desk that he got from my room.
11:05Yeah, you know what?
11:06She's very excited to show you this, so I'll go out.
11:10It's all right.
11:11All right.
11:11Let's see this desk.
11:13Come on.
11:14Wow, Laura's press conference was this morning.
11:18There's already this many negative comments.
11:20Yeah.
11:20The hashtag MonsterMare is trending.
11:23My phone's blowing up.
11:24Well, okay, let's put that on silent again.
11:32Look, don't worry about your grandmother, okay?
11:36She, she's pretty tough.
11:37She can take care of herself.
11:39I mean, this is all politics.
11:40People keep talking about Grandma's link to Grandpa, and I'm the link.
11:45I'm the reason they spend so much time together.
11:47No, you're not.
11:48I mean, it has nothing to do with you.
11:51I, they're both going to be in my debate on Tuesday, and that's just going to make everything worse.
11:55Grandma always has one or two photographers following her, but if Grandpa's there too, there'll be a lot more.
12:01Well, yeah, I mean, I guess, I guess that is a possibility.
12:04I don't even want to go to my debate anymore if it's just going to make things worse for Grandma.
12:09Okay, don't talk like that, okay?
12:11You worked really hard on this thing, okay?
12:12So you can't drop out.
12:13And don't you have a debate partner?
12:15You can't bail on that, right?
12:17I, I don't know what else to do unless, unless what?
12:22Unless Grandpa doesn't go to my debate.
12:27Are you almost done?
12:29I think your horse is getting restless.
12:31Hades will be fine.
12:32It's name is Hades?
12:35Is it dangerous?
12:36Is that a warning?
12:37His name is Hades.
12:39And, I mean, he's a little high-spirited, but we just went for a good long run, so he'll be fine.
12:46His name's the horse Hades.
12:48Tracy.
12:49Probably reminded her of home.
12:53I want to take it easy, though.
12:54If you're scared, he can sense it.
12:57Calmer you are, the calmer he'll be.
12:59Oh, good, yeah.
13:01Telling me my nervousness is making him nervous is a great way to calm me down.
13:05You'll be fine.
13:07Your, uh, your tire, on the other hand, won't.
13:10Thing's got a pretty good puncture in it.
13:13I forgot that needed to be fixed.
13:15Oh, well.
13:16On to plan B.
13:17Regardless of who my father is, I'm still extremely qualified for the job you offered me.
13:23And I still bring the same extensive list of clients to your firm.
13:26I understand, but that was...
13:27My father has never had a criminal record.
13:30In fact, he's never been charged with a crime.
13:33The same can't be said for your firm's biggest clients.
13:35Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan.
13:40You have to admit, your client list is far more problematic than mine.
13:47Sonny and I are finally in a good place, you know?
13:50I mean, for the sake of our kids and my peace, I have no intention of butting back into his business.
13:56I don't blame you for not wanting to jump back in.
14:01And I know losing the peers after he's had them for so long would be a bitter pill for Sonny to swallow.
14:09Do you think that ultimately this could make Port Charles safer and more peaceful for everyone, including Sonny?
14:19What do you mean?
14:21Well, I was just wondering if he didn't own the peers anymore.
14:26Could this turn out to be a good thing for your family?
14:33Mom, Molly, and I had a noodle Buddha the other night.
14:37We watched a cheesy rom-com.
14:39It was a lot of fun.
14:40It was just something Molly and I planned as the perfect Davis Girls' Night.
14:45We were thinking of inviting you, but of course.
14:47It's okay.
14:49Sounds like you and Aunt Molly aren't fighting anymore.
14:52I'm surprised you knew about that.
14:54It was kind of hard to miss.
14:58Well, Molly and I are fine.
15:01We're always going to be fine, but now we're great.
15:04I'm glad.
15:06I don't know.
15:07I know my mom would be too.
15:13Grandpa.
15:13That isn't what it sounded like.
15:16No, that's all right.
15:17You don't want me to go to the debate?
15:20I didn't mean it, Grandma.
15:22I'm sorry.
15:22Is that why you were so upset earlier?
15:24It doesn't matter.
15:26I shouldn't have said anything.
15:28No, I mean, look.
15:29Something's wrong with you or whatever.
15:31You want to talk about something.
15:33You could tell me anything, right?
15:34What's going on?
15:35It's not that I don't want you to come.
15:38I do.
15:39I love it when you come to my stuff.
15:42After Grandma's press conference earlier today, I'm worried it'll be bad for her if you two are seen together.
15:47Well, hey, what if we sit separately?
15:50Your mom and your grandma can sit together, and Grandpa and I will sit together on the other side of the room.
15:55No, Rocco's right.
15:56I think it's best for me to stay home.
16:00You can record it, right?
16:02Yeah, yeah, of course.
16:04Are you sure, Grandpa?
16:06Yeah, yeah.
16:07Listen, I don't want to cause them any problems for Laura or for you.
16:13And I'm proud that you, uh, that you're looking out for your grandma.
16:19Thanks.
16:21I'm really sorry.
16:22I'll make it up to you.
16:23There's no need to make it up.
16:33Sorry.
16:34What about that?
16:34You want me to talk to him?
16:37Come on.
16:38I'm proud of the kid.
16:39You know, he told me the truth, even though it was difficult for him.
16:42Yeah.
16:42I'd love to be able to, you know, watch him and celebrate.
16:48But you'll have a video, and I'll watch.
16:52It's all good.
16:56You think if Sonny no longer controlled the docks, it would be a way for him to get out of the criminal aspect of his organization.
17:05That he could be a legitimate businessman.
17:07I know I may sound naive, but it's possible, isn't it?
17:13And think how great it would be for your kids.
17:16It would be, but I don't know if it's possible.
17:18People don't generally walk away from Sonny's business, Felicia.
17:23That's true, but you never know.
17:25And if it could happen, this eminent domain thing could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
17:31Carly, you home?
17:34Yeah, in the kitchen.
17:36You are not going to believe me.
17:38Oh, hi, I'm sorry.
17:41I didn't mean to interrupt.
17:42Oh, it's fine, Lucas.
17:43I need to get going anyway.
17:46Will you think about what we talked about?
17:49I will.
17:52It's nice to see you both.
17:54Thanks for the coffee.
17:55Yes.
17:58What's up?
17:59It's Jason.
18:01Is he gunning for Marco Rios?
18:03There's a big difference between doing something illegal and getting caught doing something illegal.
18:12Yes, I know.
18:14And a lot of times, that difference is a good lawyer.
18:17Frankly, the fact that you and Diane have managed to keep Sonny from being brought up on Rico charges
18:22is one of the many reasons why I admire this firm.
18:26You know, I've met your father.
18:28And my first impression of him was that he was charming and intelligent and completely ruthless.
18:37That sounds pretty accurate.
18:39You didn't disclose your relationship on purpose.
18:43You're right.
18:44But I thought you of all people would understand.
18:48Why is that?
18:50Before I applied here, I did my research.
18:54You're a Casadine, but you don't use their name.
18:58You've distanced yourself from your problematic family and their dark international reputation.
19:04I'm guessing you do that so that you are judged on your own merits.
19:08And that's what I really wanted to do.
19:13I appreciate you checking in on me.
19:16But if you still care about me at all, you will drop the subject and leave.
19:20Right now.
19:22What is going on, Jordan?
19:25Are you in trouble?
19:26Are you being blackmailed?
19:28No, no, I am not in any trouble.
19:30Then why won't you talk to me?
19:32Because I promised myself I would never lie to you again.
19:37Our marriage didn't work because I wasn't honest with you.
19:42I kept secrets.
19:43I lied to you.
19:44I convinced myself that I could keep my job separate from our marriage.
19:49I thought I was protecting you.
19:52You never have to protect me.
19:54Not then, not now.
19:56No.
19:57You need honesty.
19:59And you deserve it.
20:02But I couldn't give that to you back then.
20:04And I lost you because of it.
20:08It took a lot of work for us to get back to being friends.
20:11And I do not want to jeopardize that.
20:14So please, Curtis, just let this go.
20:19It is still really hard for me to accept the fact that I can't get you pregnant.
20:23I feel like, like I failed you.
20:30Breaks my heart.
20:33You are so wrong.
20:36The fact that you think that the extraordinary man that you are can be reduced to whether or not you can get me pregnant is crazy.
20:44You are more than any man I have ever met.
20:47All I want to do is be worthy of you.
20:49And most days I have to settle for an ace for effort because I don't think I'll ever really deserve you.
20:56How do you do it?
20:59How do you always manage to pick me up when I'm feeling down?
21:02Same way you do it for me.
21:05And all I want to do is think about our future together.
21:09I'm finally ready to talk about that, too.
21:11I don't want my disappointment over us not being able to have a biological child.
21:17Stop us from moving forward with a child that we can't have.
21:21I want to raise a kid with you.
21:25No matter what obstacles we have to face.
21:28So what do you think?
21:31You feel the same way?
21:32Well, I got a party to get to, so let's get moving on plan B.
21:41Okay, so I will give you these.
21:43I'll wait for the tow truck.
21:45Thanks for trying.
21:45And tell Dante happy birthday.
21:48I'm sorry.
21:49You really think I'm going to leave you on the side of the road?
21:52Especially when it's about to get dark?
21:54I think I'll be fine.
21:55You've got a party to get to.
21:56And I think you need to let Hades run or have a carrot or something.
22:01You obviously know a lot about horses, which is good because we happen to kind of have
22:06an obvious solution standing right here.
22:10Happy birthday to you.
22:15Happy birthday to you.
22:20Happy birthday, dear Dante.
22:25Happy birthday to you.
22:29Oh, well, I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday than with my family, which
22:42is fortunate for me because none of my friends bothered to show up.
22:47Means more cake for us, right?
22:49That is right.
22:50Everything okay, honey?
22:54Yeah.
22:54I'm fine.
22:56No, but seriously, I feel really lucky to have you all in my life.
23:02Michael, even going through what he's dealing with, called me today, and that's what this
23:09family does is we show up no matter what it entails.
23:15So, uh, thank you guys.
23:17I love you all.
23:19And, Ma, this is supposed to be a happy time, so no crying.
23:22I know.
23:23I know.
23:23I can't help it.
23:24I just love this family so much.
23:26All right, I second that.
23:28Now, let's have some cake.
23:29Come on.
23:29Okay.
23:30All right.
23:31Take a rest of the crap.
23:37Change.
23:38I still want to start a family with you no matter how we do it.
23:41Well, the great thing is there's still a lot of options.
23:43We just have to decide which one is right for us.
23:45Yeah, actually, I, um, I've been thinking a lot about it, and I would like to rule out
23:52IVF with a sperm donor.
23:55Just saw how hard it was for Molly when her first surrogate miscarried, and then how devastated
24:00she was when Christina lost the baby.
24:02I just, I don't think I can go through that.
24:05I agree.
24:07She's coming back to adoption.
24:09I mean, I certainly think it's the best fit for us, but I didn't know how you felt about
24:13it, having given up your baby for adoption when you were a teenager.
24:17Who's Marco Rios?
24:19Oh, Miami Marco?
24:21Yeah, and I, I told you about that job he was interviewing for.
24:24Well, he got it.
24:26As an associate at Alexis and Diane's firm, although, I'm not sure that's going to work
24:32out now.
24:34Oh, well, that's a bummer.
24:35I still don't understand what any of this has to do with Jason.
24:38Okay, I'm getting to it.
24:39So, Marco texted me with his good news, and I decided to stop by the firm to congratulate
24:45him.
24:46Okay, hold that grin.
24:48There's more.
24:49When I got there, there was a lot of tension between Jason and Marco, and it sounded like
24:54Jason had just threatened him.
24:56That's weird.
24:57I have no idea why Jason would have a problem with your boyfriend.
25:00Okay, well, first of all, not my boyfriend.
25:03And secondly, Marco's father is Jen Sidwell.
25:10Okay, that's why Jason has a problem.
25:13And I know Sidwell is a really bad guy.
25:16I've heard all about his crimes that weren't technically crimes.
25:19He kidnapped Sasha, and he held me at gunpoint.
25:22That sounds like something someone should have told me.
25:25I'm telling you now, okay?
25:28Look, officially, it didn't happen because Jack took care of it quietly.
25:31Oh, Jack took care of it.
25:33Well, then I guess everything's good now.
25:35Oh, my God, knock it off.
25:36We're not talking about me.
25:37We're talking about you and Marco.
25:39There is no me and Marco.
25:40There was only ever a possibility, and now even that's gone.
25:47Thanks for inviting me, Uncle Sonny.
25:49This was really fun.
25:50Your family and people in the neighborhood stick together.
25:54So, you got any plans for the summer?
25:58Actually, I do.
25:59Fort Charles Symphony's got an apprentice program, and they invited me.
26:05Is everything okay?
26:07Uh, oh, here.
26:09Uh, yeah, absolutely.
26:11I was just thinking about, of all the years that Sonny and I have been friends,
26:18he's never missed a chance to help my family out.
26:21I mean, we've been through some really bumpy times, you know,
26:25but the second that Gio picked up that violin, Sonny supported him.
26:32You know, he made sure that Gio's musical education, it was a priority.
26:37I mean, how many people have someone like that in their lives?
26:41Not enough.
26:43Sonny has always been really generous.
26:46Yeah.
26:46I'm so sorry that Ned and Leo couldn't be here, but they're definitely gonna be there for your debate.
26:52They got it circled on the calendar.
26:54You're gonna have a ton of people cheering and clapping for you that night.
26:57Except that's not how it works, right, Mom?
27:00You don't cheer until the end and for the winner, right?
27:03I read that you could cheer and clap if your grandson was one of the debaters.
27:08All right.
27:10I'm really excited for the opportunity.
27:12It's awesome.
27:13I'm trusting you with my genuine feelings.
27:18So can you please just accept them for what they are and leave it at that?
27:25When we got divorced, I lost the right to have you explain yourself for everything you do.
27:32So I respect your right not to tell me.
27:36Like I said, I don't want to lie to you again.
27:41My lies have already cost me too much.
27:43They cost both of us.
27:46Well, thank you for caring enough to stop in and check on me.
27:51And for your understanding.
27:53Well, you're welcome.
27:56Just know my understanding comes with a price.
28:00Giving up my baby only made me respect the adoption process even more.
28:09I know that my son went to people who wanted him.
28:12People who couldn't wait to give him all their love.
28:17And I've always prayed for the chance to pay that gift forward, you know?
28:22To give a child a loving home.
28:24There are so many kids out there who need parents.
28:29Which is something else I've been thinking about.
28:32How would you feel about adopting an older child?
28:36I'm not saying I don't want a baby.
28:38I just want us to explore all our possibilities.
28:40I would definitely be open to adopting an older child.
28:43Me, Monica and Alan adopted Emily when she was 12.
28:46And they loved her with all their heart.
28:48I didn't know that.
28:49Because it didn't matter.
28:50Emily was a quarter main through and through.
28:52She obviously remembered her biological parents.
28:56But she was fully accepted as a quarter main.
28:59Okay.
29:00So we start looking into adoption.
29:02I just know there is a kid out there that isn't meant for us.
29:06It doesn't matter how old they are.
29:09Sidwell being Marco's father is a really good reason to walk away, Lucas.
29:13Yeah, but nothing I've seen from Marco makes me think he's like his father.
29:17And it's not like he lied to me and said his dad was an accountant or something.
29:20It just never came up.
29:22Well, you have to admit Marco wanting to work for Diane and Alexis puts him in an interesting light.
29:28Yeah.
29:29And after Brad, the last thing I want is another man I can't trust.
29:36You're right.
29:37We both come from problematic families.
29:39So I understand your desire to have your own life separate from your father.
29:45However, in this case, he's not just your father.
29:49He's also your client.
29:52He's one of many.
29:54True.
29:56Although Diane and I prefer not to hire individuals whose clients want to kill our clients.
30:02It's just not good for business.
30:04The optics aren't ideal either.
30:07But let me be clear.
30:08I represent the North American interests of J.S. and Associates, which is my father's firm.
30:15But my father has never involved me in any criminal enterprise.
30:19Now, I'm not going to sit here and say that I'll distance myself from him, even if that means I lose this job.
30:25I love my father.
30:28I just hope that you'll judge me on my own merits and no one else's.
30:34No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
30:36Come on.
30:36Hades can easily carry the both of us.
30:39The x-ray won't even slow him down a little.
30:40I'm not worried about him going too slow.
30:42Wait, how fast does he usually go?
30:45Slow.
30:46Very slow.
30:47Like rock a baby to sleep slow.
30:49It's totally safe.
30:51No, I don't think so.
30:52I can't.
30:53I mean, it's safer than waiting on the side of a road for a tow truck that may never come.
30:58You make it sound like I'm in a horror movie.
31:01Sorry.
31:01A lot of them do start out that way.
31:04Come on.
31:04I'll take you back to the stables and then I'll drop you off wherever you need on the way to Dante's party.
31:09Or you can call a rideshare if you want, if you don't want to wait for me, okay?
31:15I guess it does make more sense.
31:19Yeah.
31:20Come on.
31:21Okay, okay, okay, okay.
31:22It'll be fine.
31:22Fine, fine, okay, just, um, hang on a second.
31:25What?
31:27Okay.
31:27Really?
31:28You're going to bring your briefcase?
31:30There are court documents in here.
31:32You can't leave legal documents on the side of the road.
31:37Dad, we should ride to Rocco's debate together.
31:39Uh, well, I'm not going to be able to make this one.
31:44Some business came up.
31:47Is that a joke?
31:49Yeah, go to Rocco's debate.
31:51Yeah.
31:52Uh, him and I have an understanding.
31:54We talked through it and everything.
31:56And, uh, and Dante's going to record it, right?
32:00Can I talk to you for a second?
32:04Yeah.
32:04Yeah.
32:16Rocco has worked so hard on this.
32:18Sonny, this is the first time our grandson is putting himself out there.
32:21I know, I saw him practice, but, you know, I just can't make it this time.
32:25You are his grandfather.
32:27They can't adores you.
32:29Sonny, you're being there is not optional.
32:34I never thought I would see the day where you would put work in front of your family.
32:42Come on, Ma, you know Dad would be there if he could.
32:47Fine.
32:48I'm coming to this house and I'm going to make sure you watch every second of Dante's recording.
32:58You okay?
32:59Yeah, I'm okay.
33:00I'm taking my pills and I, you know, it's...
33:04I'm fine.
33:06You know what?
33:07Why don't I tell her that the reason you're not going is for Rocco's sake?
33:11No, no.
33:12Because then she'll be mad at Rocco.
33:14Let her be mad at me.
33:16I'm a big boy.
33:17I can take it.
33:20I know you're good at your job and everything, but this would be a lot easier if you leave your briefcase here.
33:25Can't do that.
33:26But if it's safer for me not to hold it like this, I can totally just wait in my car.
33:29I said easier, not safer.
33:31But I'm going to hang on to your kites, so you'll be safe, okay?
33:34Um, okay, just don't let him gallop or jump over anything.
33:40How long?
33:41Promise.
33:41You trust me?
33:43I trust that you're good with horses.
33:46Enough.
33:49Let's go.
33:49You promise to call me with whatever you're up against.
33:53I won't ask any questions, but I will be there.
33:57I promise.
33:59And thank you for your understanding.
34:01And you can count on me and my discretion should you ever need it.
34:05That means the world to me.
34:06What are you going to do?
34:14I don't know.
34:16Maybe think about it some more.
34:19That's progress.
34:21In the past, you would have used Sidwell as an excuse to walk away from Marco.
34:24Where is the lecture about how I have horrible taste in men and Marco could break my heart?
34:31Boy, that would be annoying, wouldn't it?
34:34Ah.
34:34So you are doing unto me and Marco what you wish I would do unto you and Jack.
34:41It works for me.
34:43Yeah.
34:45Me too.
34:45I know all too well how awful it is to feel like you have to pay for the sins of a family that you didn't choose.
34:55My family did horrible things that I had no part of, and yet I'm still associated with them.
35:03I knew we had a lot in common.
35:05Well, that remains to be seen.
35:08What we do have in common is our family backgrounds.
35:11So I hope that you'll listen to me when I say this to you.
35:18Walking the fine line between legality and family can be trickier than you think.
35:24And at some point, you are going to have to choose between the life that you made for yourself and working for your father.
35:33Question is, should that day ever come, will I be working for your firm?
35:39I'm going to have to talk it over with Diane.
35:42And do know that we will be doing an extensive background check on you.
35:48Knock yourself out.
35:55So, we're really doing this?
35:58We're doing this.
35:59You know, at first I was, I was really nervous, but now I'm just excited.
36:06You're going to be the most amazing father.
36:09And any kid would be lucky to have you as their mom.
36:12I can't believe the crap they're saying about Sonny.
36:22Just a bunch of idiots who don't know what they're talking about.
36:25I, I got into it with a few of them.
36:28They don't want to hear the truth.
36:29You got to be careful, man.
36:31The, the truth is taking me crazy.
36:34Good point.
36:34I'm going to grab a soda before I write something I really shouldn't.
36:39You guys want one?
36:40I'm good.
36:41No, thanks, man.
36:44You really dodged a bullet tonight.
36:47What do you mean?
36:48If both of your grandparents were here, people would have posted saying it's proof that your
36:54grandma favors Sonny over everybody else.
36:57It's total garbage.
36:58Grandma wouldn't do that.
36:59I know, but it's probably best that Sonny can't come to the debate.
37:06I'm sorry, this referendum thing is happening before your surgery.
37:09People are going to probably say some nasty stuff.
37:13Nothing I haven't heard before.
37:15Yeah, but are you planning on fighting back?
37:17Somehow, if this doesn't go your way, I'm ready for it.
37:21I just don't want anybody to get caught in the crossfire.
37:29Here to you, I saved you another piece.
37:31Thank you so much.
37:33That's really nice of you.
37:34People from the oily boots, together.
37:38Yes, they do.
37:39And if you ever need somebody to have your back, you call me, okay?
37:43Thank you, I will.
37:44She will, too.
37:49Do you ever miss home?
37:51Yeah, sometimes I do.
37:53You know, I always knew that one day I'd have to leave my hometown to pursue a music career.
37:59That's what my mom had to do.
38:02Was she away a lot?
38:03Well, before Gia was born.
38:06Sure, but, you know, once she had this one, she really cut back on the traveling because she hated to be away from him.
38:13She worked right up until the very second that Gia was born.
38:17I mean, literally.
38:19What do you mean?
38:19My mom was in California playing in a concert when she went into labor.
38:25That's why I was born in Los Angeles.
38:27On the next General Hospital.
38:35Nothing is ironclad.
38:37You're well on your way to becoming a true quartermate.
38:40Doesn't this seem a little blown out of proportion?
38:42What exactly do you expect me to do for you?
38:45If you really want to help Lauren, you need to get out of her way.
38:47Why'd you sell that to Sidwell?
38:49That's it.