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00:00Thank you so much for agreeing to sit in on my meeting with Congressman Cain.
00:05I know you're not his biggest fan.
00:09That's true, but as you pointed out, Drew could be a powerful ally.
00:14And since you hired me to help you make the right connections in poor Charles,
00:17I will just have to grin and bear it.
00:19Well, I appreciate that.
00:20I'm determined more than ever to make this fair city my new home.
00:25Especially since my son has recently put down roots here, too.
00:30Marco, I'm glad I caught you.
00:35I wanted to talk to you about some of the concerns that I have,
00:38about some of the work we'll be doing for your dad.
00:41As I promised earlier, when you hired me,
00:44all services we provide for my father and his company will be completely above board.
00:48I would never involve this firm in anything illegal.
00:52I certainly hope not.
00:53This is about something entirely different,
00:55and it's about a deal that your father's already made.
01:00I cannot believe this.
01:07What's wrong?
01:09According to this document,
01:11my mom wants to have Christina committed.
01:15This is the best get well card ever.
01:17Dad's gonna love it.
01:18It needs some dino stickers.
01:20Oh, of course it does.
01:22Everything needs more dino stickers.
01:24Is Daddy really going to be okay?
01:33Yeah.
01:34Yeah, Daddy's gonna be just fine.
01:36He's gonna be home before you know it.
01:39I'll let you know.
01:40I'll be right back soon.
01:41Thank you so much.
01:41Here.
01:42I thought you could use some caffeine, too.
01:44Thank you so much.
01:45I owe you.
01:46Big time.
01:47For what?
01:48For taking care of Sonny and getting him in to see Dr. Appet.
01:50Sonny's in great hands.
01:51Dr. Appet is one of the best cardiologists in the country.
01:54And he's based in Los Angeles, which is an added bonus.
01:57Because we're far away from any people that would want to take advantage of Sonny being vulnerable.
02:01Even so, we got a security team watching the hospital.
02:04We can't let our guard down.
02:05The person responsible for firebombing in Sonny's apartment is still out there.
02:08What do you want now?
02:13By all means, please, come on in.
02:15Would you like a tour of the place or did you want to just start ripping into me for whatever it is you're so angry about?
02:21What I want, Lulu, is for you to stop using my baby to torture me.
02:27I haven't said a word to anyone about your baby.
02:30Stop playing dumb.
02:32I know you're writing an article about adoption.
02:34So?
02:35So it's obvious that you chose that particular topic because I had a child with Dante that I gave up for adoption when I was a teenager.
02:44And this is your not-so-subtle way of reminding me that you know about it and can tell Dante any time you want to.
02:50You have no idea what you're talking about.
02:52I pitched three articles to the editor at the Landview Banner and she decided that I should write about adoption.
02:58And why would you suggest it in the first place?
03:00Because it's an important topic that a lot of people are interested in.
03:03Brooklyn, you're not the only person who's ever given up a baby for adoption.
03:08I am so sick and tired of your twisted little games, Lulu.
03:13You know what?
03:14Fine.
03:15Tell Dante the truth if it means so much to you.
03:18Just be ready for the consequences.
03:23Hi.
03:23I just got to the clinic.
03:25Honestly, I'm a lot more nervous than I thought I'd be.
03:27Yeah, well, once you see Michael, I'm sure that you'll relax and you both will feel some of that old connection you two had.
03:36Maybe, until I tell him that the kids and I moved in with Drew.
03:39Yeah, that's going to be a hard thing for him to hear.
03:42We both know that.
03:43He may be angry at first, but if you both just stay calm and focus on the kids, then I'm sure that you'll work something out.
03:53I really hope you're right.
03:55I'll call you later, let you know how it went.
03:58Please do.
03:59Oh, and sweetheart, good luck.
04:02I'll be thinking about you.
04:03I'm sorry.
04:10Where were we?
04:11You started telling me about how we could hire a prostitute to help solve our Drew problem.
04:18Well, great to see you again.
04:19Thank you for the invite.
04:20Of course, of course.
04:21I didn't realize that Jordan wouldn't be joining us.
04:23Well, as you probably know, Ms. Ashford recently resigned as deputy mayor.
04:28Yes.
04:30Yeah, I was lucky enough to have a front row seat at the fireworks.
04:34Well, the city's loss is my gain.
04:37She's agreed to join me as my new COO.
04:41Wow.
04:43Congratulations.
04:45I'm excited to have a fresh start.
04:47And if I'm honest, I'm hoping you and I can have one, too.
04:53Which of my father's latest deals are you referring to?
04:55I'm talking about his contract with Deception.
04:59What about it seems to be the problem?
05:01Lucy Co.
05:03Known her a long time.
05:04She's a lovely woman.
05:06She's just a little flighty.
05:09So she may change her mind every 15 minutes.
05:12Thanks for the warning, but I already executed that contract.
05:16Somehow, I don't think that's going to be the end of it.
05:19I'll keep that in mind.
05:22There is also Tracy Quartermain.
05:23She is shrewd, and she will try to full...
05:26She will pull a fast one on you.
05:29So you need to stay ten steps ahead of her.
05:32Got it.
05:32I'll keep a close eye on both Lucy and Tracy.
05:35Well, I think you've got your work cut out for you with these two women.
05:40I got that sense from my mother, too.
05:42She went on an epic rant after they fired her.
05:45They fired Natalia?
05:47I didn't realize that you knew Natalia was my mother.
05:50Your father told me in passing.
05:52Given the way she's treated your daughter, Christina, I assume you won't be shedding any tears for her.
05:59That can't be right.
06:00Are you sure you're reading it correctly?
06:02Yeah, I know how to read.
06:03These papers clearly state my mother's intention to have my sister committed to a mental facility,
06:08even if it's against Christina's will.
06:11That's extreme.
06:12Where did these papers even come from?
06:14I don't even...
06:16Diane.
06:18Our files got mixed up earlier, and I must have picked up an envelope of hers by mistake.
06:23Christina has no idea.
06:25I don't know how she could.
06:27I mean, just the other night, my mom and Christina and I, we all hung out.
06:30We had a great time.
06:31We watched a movie and ordered food.
06:33My mom wasn't acting like somebody who thought her daughter needed to be committed,
06:37and Christina wasn't acting like somebody who needed to be.
06:40I feel really bad for your sister.
06:43I actually know what it's like to be held against your well-edimental facility.
06:46I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
06:49Okay, I'm going to want to hear that story another time,
06:52but I need to do something about this right now.
06:55I'm going to...
06:56No, but your ribs...
06:58Don't worry about me.
06:59I've been kicked before.
07:00I'm sure they're just bruised.
07:01What can I do?
07:02Having you here makes it easier.
07:08It's the least I can do.
07:10Sonny's counting on me to find the person responsible for what happened with Michael,
07:13and I promised I would.
07:15But so far, I'm not having any luck with the electronics
07:17that Sonny and Jason found in the hitman's apartment.
07:20It's driving me crazy.
07:22Well, if there's anything to find on any of them, you will find it.
07:25I appreciate the vote of confidence.
07:27You've earned it.
07:29What's going on with Michael?
07:31How's he doing?
07:32How's he progressing at the clinic?
07:33Oh, well, as far as Michael and his doctors are telling me,
07:36his recovery is going great.
07:38I just can't stop worrying that he's going to have some kind of a setback.
07:41You're his mama.
07:42Worrying comes with the territory.
07:44Unless, of course, there's something in play that can cause him to have a setback.
07:47There is.
07:49Apparently, Michael's cheating wife is on her way to Germany to visit him right now.
07:56Hi.
07:59Do you speak English?
08:00How may I help you?
08:02I'm Willow Carinthos.
08:03I'm here to see my husband, Michael.
08:06Willow is enthralled right now with all things Drew, and I'm not going to be able to get
08:11her away from him until she sees Drew as the sleazy master manipulator that he is.
08:17So we're going to hire a sex worker to seduce Drew.
08:20Well, I hate giving Drew the tinyest bit of credit, but I really don't think that he would cheat
08:26on Willow right now, not this soon anyway.
08:28So we are going to have to frame him.
08:32And how would that even work?
08:33Well, Dr. Robinson, that's where you come in.
08:37I am counting on you to concoct something just enough to knock him out.
08:42A Mickey, basically.
08:44Well, call it what you will, but when Drew is out, our friendly little escort will climb
08:51into bed with him just in time for Willow to come home and see that her knight in shining
08:55armor is with another woman.
08:57Well, I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's not a bad plan.
09:03There's only one issue.
09:05I mean, I can see how all of this benefits you, but what about me?
09:11I'm sorry, are you threatening me?
09:14Not at all.
09:15I am just pointing out that if you expose the truth, you won't just be hurting me, you
09:19will hurt everyone involved.
09:22First and foremost, my son.
09:23When he was born, my mom gave him to the nuns of St. Ignatius, and they found a family
09:30for him right away, which means he may not even know that he's adopted.
09:35And you're worried if Dante finds out, he'll track him down and uproot his life.
09:38I know we've been over this.
09:40So?
09:41Have you thought about what happens when our son rejects Dante, or worse, hates Dante for
09:47telling him that the only parents he's ever known have been lying to him for his entire
09:51life?
09:52Dante just lost Sam, Lulu.
09:56He's still grieving.
09:57You tell him this, it makes everything worse.
10:00You don't know that that's how this would play out.
10:03Maybe your son has known that he's been adopted his entire life.
10:07That's a huge gamble.
10:08And what about your son?
10:10How about Rocco finding out that he's got a brand new older brother?
10:13Maybe he'd love it.
10:14Maybe he won't.
10:16That's my point, Lulu.
10:17You're just guessing about everything.
10:20But you know what?
10:21Go ahead.
10:22Tell Dante the truth.
10:24Because I can take the fall for the gut-wrenching decision that I had to make when I was a
10:29teenager.
10:30But you, you are a grown woman.
10:32And you're going to have to tell everybody why you so cavalierly blew up everyone's lives.
10:37I am not being cavalier about this.
10:40If I were, I would have told Dante the day I found out.
10:44Oh, but it's just been so fun having something to hang over my head.
10:46Oh, right?
10:47Not enough to make up for the fact that I have to keep a lie that directly affects Dante and Rocco.
10:52I hate this, Brooklyn.
10:55I think about it every time I see them.
10:58Then why can't you just let this go?
11:01Because you have decided that this is best, that this stays buried forever.
11:05And I don't necessarily agree.
11:14Hey.
11:14What's going on in here?
11:22I have no ill will towards your mother.
11:25She made amends to Christina.
11:27That's all that matters.
11:28Maybe that means there's still hope for my own relationship with her.
11:32Oh, I'm sorry.
11:33The two of you weren't close?
11:35Not really.
11:36We had a falling out when I was in high school.
11:39We had very different ideas of what my life should look like.
11:42Well, given her relationship with Allie, I have an idea of what you mean.
11:48I'm sure.
11:49And I'm sorry for all the problems she's caused Christina and my sister.
11:53Marco, you have no need to apologize.
11:56None of this was your fault.
11:58It wasn't even entirely her mother's fault.
12:00Of course, she didn't help, but Christina was going through some very difficult things then.
12:05And she got through it, but she had a tough go of it.
12:09I'm glad she's doing better now.
12:15Hello, Alexis.
12:17Can I have a minute?
12:19What do you want?
12:21This is amazing.
12:23Really.
12:23This is the best get will card ever.
12:25Dad's going to love it.
12:26Thank you for helping me.
12:28You're the best sister ever.
12:29Impossible, because you are the best sister ever.
12:35Uh-oh.
12:36Did you order ice cream again?
12:38No.
12:39You sure?
12:43Hi.
12:43I have to show so.
12:45Hi.
12:46Donna.
12:46Hi.
12:47Hi, Donna.
12:48Hey.
12:49What's going on?
12:52Um, well, I ran into Cody at the hospital, and he was telling me how he's teaching James
12:59to...
13:01Tie knots.
13:02Yes.
13:03Tie knots.
13:04And I just thought that sounded like so much fun, and I thought maybe Donna would like to
13:09learn, too.
13:10Yeah.
13:10Uh, so...
13:13What do you think, Donna?
13:14Doesn't that sound cool?
13:16Not really.
13:18Okay, well, one of these for every type of knot you learn to tie.
13:22I'm in.
13:24Well, let's do it.
13:25Uh, we gotta find some rope or some cord first.
13:29Maybe shoelaces?
13:30I have those.
13:31All right.
13:32Let's go.
13:33Let's go.
13:34Okay.
13:35Yep.
13:36Let's go.
13:40Okay, so you want to tell me what's really going on?
13:44I have something you need to see.
13:52What the hell is this?
13:55This can't be real.
13:56Mom is actually trying to have me committed?
13:58Did she ask you to file these for her?
14:01No.
14:02And I wouldn't have if she did.
14:03Mom doesn't even know I've seen these.
14:05Okay, then where did you get them?
14:06Diane.
14:07An envelope of hers got mixed up with mine.
14:09I just came over here as soon as I saw them.
14:11I swear, I didn't even know Mom was thinking about this.
14:14Okay, but I'm an adult.
14:16Can she actually have me committed without my consent?
14:19She could certainly have you held for observation.
14:23I don't get it.
14:25Why would Mom do this to me?
14:27I don't believe we've met.
14:29I'm Ava Jerome.
14:30Nice to meet you.
14:31Marco Rios.
14:32Marco is new to our firm.
14:34Oh, well, you're a lucky man.
14:37Alexis is one hell of a lawyer.
14:40Every time I've had the pleasure of working with her,
14:43she has always delivered.
14:47Marco, would you mind?
14:49Well, of course.
14:50Nice meeting you, Mr. O.
14:53You too.
14:59Why are you here?
15:01I need to make a change to our payment schedule.
15:03Well, I'm not promising you anything, but when Willow kicks Drew to the curb, there is nothing left here to keep him in Port Charles.
15:12I'm guessing he's going to take Scout and move to D.C. permanently.
15:16As nice as it would be not to have to run into him all the time, it doesn't really solve my problem.
15:23Drew would still have leverage over me.
15:25Well, that's true, but what good are you to him in Washington, D.C.?
15:29He is going to be so busy with his new life as a congressman, he won't even remember you, and he'll move on terrorizing someone else.
15:37Okay, okay, but what if he doesn't?
15:39Then we can arrange for some salacious pictures to be taken of Drew's indiscretions.
15:50Yeah, now we're talking.
15:53I regret that I let myself get dragged into the disagreement between you and Curtis.
15:57It was never any of my business.
15:59I'm just hoping we can put it all behind us and get back to the way things used to be.
16:05I really miss our friendship.
16:07I appreciate you saying that.
16:09I am certainly open to it.
16:12I fought hard for you in your campaign because I believed in you.
16:16And no matter what happens between us, I want you to know that I still do.
16:21Well, thank you, Jordan.
16:22That means a lot.
16:24Well, isn't that delightful?
16:27Speaking of delightful things, I think we're all in agreement that the McConkie Esplanade be moved to the piers currently owned by Sonny Carinthos.
16:37That's correct, yes.
16:38Well, in that case, Congressman, I think you need to double down on your opposition to Sonny.
16:43You are a very persuasive man.
16:48You have the power to sway the majority of voters over to our side.
16:52I can do that.
16:54Drew, hold on.
16:56Before you say yes, I think there's something that you should consider.
16:59Maybe seeing Michael face-to-face could be a good thing.
17:03She could come to her senses, and they could agree to reach a reasonable compromise that they can both live with.
17:08Except there's nothing reasonable about Willow lately.
17:10I mean, she's turned out to be even more selfish and delusional than I could have ever anticipated.
17:16It's a lot easier to be that way when you don't have to deal with somebody in person.
17:20Maybe when she sees Michael, he'll be able to convince her to do what's in the best interest of their children.
17:24I'd like to believe that.
17:27But I've lost all faith in Willow.
17:30And her ability to do the right thing.
17:32I'm just worried that her trip to Germany is going to be one big disaster.
17:39I apologize for taking so long.
17:41No, that's all right.
17:42Is Michael having a good day?
17:44Can he have a visitor?
17:45Uh, yes.
17:47Great.
17:48Can I have his room number?
17:50Mrs. Corintos, I don't quite know how to say this.
17:55Your husband, I'm afraid, does not want to see you.
18:01Where's Rocco?
18:02Why isn't he with you?
18:04Well, after the batting cages, he and Danny went to see a movie.
18:07I would have gone with them had I known I was walking into World War III here.
18:11I mean, clearly, like the way you two are looking at each other, something's going on.
18:15What are you arguing about now?
18:16You want to tell him?
18:23I heard that Lulu's writing an article about adoption.
18:26It's a real problem for me.
18:28Because the truth is, it's way too close to home.
18:37What kind of change do you need?
18:40I would like you to make another bank transfer as soon as possible.
18:43Of course you do.
18:44How much?
18:45$150,000.
18:47Are you kidding me?
18:49What do you need that kind of money for?
18:51I have my reasons.
18:53And you have your reasons for making sure I get my money.
18:55Ava, I can't blatantly just skim money from the Cassadine Trust.
18:58I'll get caught.
19:00And if I get caught, you and I both go down.
19:03Well, you're smart, aren't you?
19:05I'm sure you'll come up with a way to do it.
19:07You're being completely unreasonable.
19:08Well, I guess that's just one of the downsides of being blackmailed.
19:11You're going to have to just take more time in between the transactions or settle for a smaller, less noticeable amount.
19:18If this isn't something you feel you can do, then don't do it.
19:25Just know Christina is the one who'll pay the price.
19:27I don't know.
19:30Maybe she's not really planning to file them.
19:33Maybe she just had it drawn up in case.
19:35In case?
19:36In case what?
19:37In case I have some sort of mental breakdown?
19:39Well, Christina, you have been going through a lot lately.
19:44Or maybe she had these drawn up after our baby died.
19:48I mean, you were going through postpartum depression.
19:50We were all really worried about you.
19:53No.
19:54She had these drawn up a couple days ago.
19:57Look at that date.
19:59That is the same day as our Davis girls' night.
20:03So she did this, and then she hung out with us.
20:06Like, everything was completely fine.
20:08Remember how funny she was that night?
20:10Meanwhile, she's planning on having me committed?
20:14So sorry.
20:15I can't even imagine how betrayed you must feel right now.
20:19Betrayed?
20:20Confused?
20:21Devastated?
20:21I...
20:22But I'm grateful.
20:25Thank you for bringing this to me.
20:27Of course.
20:28I'm your sister.
20:28I'm not going to let you get ambushed.
20:30I just...
20:31I'm surprised, I guess.
20:33Why?
20:35Well, usually it's...
20:37You know, it's you and Mom sharing the same perspective, and it's me against the two of you.
20:44Look, I'm not a psychiatrist.
20:47If you personally came to me and said that you had decided that you wanted to take a break from life and work on yourself, I would support you 100%.
20:57But what I don't support is Mom going behind your back and taking that decision out of your hands.
21:02And even if I did agree with Mom, I don't want you to feel like we're ganging up on you ever again.
21:09Thanks.
21:13That really means a lot to me.
21:15I'm really grateful to hear you say that.
21:23It's fine for you to come out against Sunny, but I caution you against attacking Mayor Collins if that's your plan.
21:29You quit your job, so why would you care if I went after Laura?
21:35Because I'm concerned what it could do to you.
21:37Mayor Collins still has very high approval ratings.
21:40The people love what she's done for Port Charles.
21:42The only thing bad-mouthing the mayor will do is make you look bad.
21:47For the record, despite our disagreements, I admire the work that Laura's done as mayor very much.
21:54So, I also don't feel the need to defend her, either.
21:58Hmm. That is a wise stance at the moment.
22:01Agreed. So, if anybody attacks Mayor Collins, it's going to be Councilman Boyle.
22:05Ah, perfect. Keep the blowback far and away from yourself.
22:09Look, I don't know about you two, but it's clear to me that the three of us make a great team.
22:16And I'm confident that if we pool our resources,
22:19we can ensure that Sunny Kirinthos loses control of those peers.
22:24And that is good news for everyone.
22:29Please, you have to let me speak with Michael.
22:32I just, I flew here from New York.
22:35I'm so sorry, but I have to respect the patient's wishes.
22:40I understand, but this is important.
22:45It's about our kids. Could you just, could you go back and just tell him that, please?
22:51I honestly don't think it would make any difference.
22:54He has made his feelings very clear.
22:57He wants nothing to do with you.
23:01I've heard great things about the burn clinic in Bottom Bottom.
23:04But from what I understand, it's pretty close to impossible to get in that place.
23:08How did you get Michael a place in there?
23:10Jack Brennan from the WSB.
23:12WSB, he, um, pulled a couple strings.
23:16You're friends with Jack Brennan?
23:18I'm seeing Jack Brennan.
23:20Oh, damn.
23:22Another one slips through my fingers.
23:25Brennan's a lucky man.
23:27You know him?
23:28A little.
23:29Mostly by reputation.
23:30Okay, so what's his reputation?
23:33That he's very smart.
23:34He's a heavy hitter in the intelligence community.
23:36That's for sure.
23:38And apparently, he has great taste in women.
23:45Dr. Rabbit.
23:47I didn't expect Sonny's surgery to be over so soon.
23:51Is Sonny okay?
23:57Does Lulu's adoption article have to do with you?
24:01Chase and I are exploring the idea of adopting a child.
24:09Oh, I didn't know.
24:11But I think that's great.
24:13Yeah, well, Chase and I haven't told anybody, really.
24:15We're still at the very beginning stages, just feeling things out, you know?
24:18It's incredibly personal.
24:20And we'd like to keep it that way.
24:22So, when I heard that Lulu was going around town interviewing people about adoption,
24:27the whole thing felt a little coincidental.
24:31I had no idea that you and Chase were thinking about adopting.
24:35Well, now that you do, maybe you'll think about writing another subject.
24:39Why?
24:41If anything, maybe you could learn something from my article.
24:44Or you'll use your article to stick your nose in my business under the guise that it's work-related.
24:49I don't think you really would do that.
24:51I wouldn't.
24:53I truly wish you and Chase the best.
24:57But I'm also trying to get going as a journalist again.
25:00If the Landview banner wants me to write on adoption, that's what I'm going to do.
25:08Great.
25:10Knock yourself out.
25:11Yeah.
25:12Wow.
25:13Well, that could have gone better and worse, I guess.
25:25Now that it's just you and me, is there any truth to what Brooklyn said?
25:30It's lovely to meet you.
25:33You too.
25:34Um, just to, please have a seat and thank you so much for coming.
25:40Arriving is always the easy part.
25:43So why don't we cut to the chase, ladies?
25:45As much as I'd like to believe I'm here to be Crimson's next cover model, something tells me not to write home about it just yet.
25:54Well, you are a stunning woman, but you are right.
25:57We have slightly a different job for you in mind.
26:01I would guess more in line with your current profession.
26:05Again, there's no need to beat around the bush.
26:08We're all adults here.
26:09Yes, I'm a sex worker.
26:11And I'm proud of that.
26:13In that case, you won't be offended by our offer.
26:17Oh, please.
26:19I've been doing this a long time.
26:20It's not the first time two women have propositioned me.
26:23Oh, no.
26:23No, we're not looking for you to have...
26:25No, not separately or to get...
26:27No.
26:27No, no.
26:28In fact, this job doesn't involve sex at all.
26:31But it does require some pictures.
26:35Well, if you two will excuse me, I am going to make some calls and get the ball rolling on our agenda.
26:41That's what I'd like to hear.
26:43I'm glad we had a chance to talk.
26:45Me too.
26:50Jordan is very smart.
26:53She's very motivated.
26:56Hiring her was a, uh...
26:59It was a great move.
27:01Yeah, yeah.
27:01Um, you know, the key to making Port Charles my new home is having the right friends.
27:09Jordan has become one.
27:11I'm hoping you'll become another.
27:14I believe that you and I can have a mutually beneficial relationship, considering that Sonny...
27:20is a thorn in both our sides.
27:23Oh, I agree.
27:24And I look forward to the day when Mr. Korinthos is no longer a problem for anyone.
27:31Is Sonny okay?
27:34Mr. Korinthos is fine.
27:36We successfully repaired his heart valve without a single complication.
27:39Oh, thank God.
27:40Does that mean he's going to make a full recovery?
27:42He'll just need to avoid strenuous activity for the next several weeks, so his body will have a chance to heal completely.
27:47I will make sure he follows whatever instructions you give him, whether he likes it or not.
27:51Can I see him?
27:53They're still settling Mr. Korinthos into his room.
27:55We'll let you know when they're done.
27:59Of course.
28:01Oh, my God.
28:04Sorry, it's going to be okay.
28:05I didn't doubt it for a second.
28:06I think you and I both know that you're not really going to expose Christina if I don't comply.
28:16Especially since you and Rick are milking this tragedy for millions of dollars.
28:21Rick?
28:22I know he's part of his blackmail scheme.
28:24He couldn't help but throw it in my face that he's getting a cut.
28:29Well, Christina did almost kill him.
28:32It's the least you can do, isn't it?
28:34I'm going to give in to this installment.
28:37In exchange for you staying the hell away from my office and away from my daughter.
28:43Oh, please.
28:45Christina is the one who has to stay away from me.
28:48And as far as coming by this office, I'll pop in anytime I see fit.
28:52You're not the one calling the shots here.
28:55I am.
28:57Don't forget that.
28:58Look, I have done things that I deeply regret in my life.
29:11But I'm seeing a therapist now.
29:13I'm getting help.
29:14And so for mom to do this?
29:15For mom to do this after I'm getting help?
29:19And she didn't even talk to me at first?
29:21It's just wrong.
29:22Look, mom would never do anything to intentionally hurt you.
29:26So as crazy as it sounds, she must be coming from a place of love.
29:29Right.
29:30And I'm the one who needs to be put away.
29:32Look, mom has never been able to find the right balance between loving you and controlling you.
29:37I've watched her do this to you for years.
29:39I know, but I thought that we were finally out of that pattern.
29:43I thought she finally trusted me to make my own decisions, but I guess not.
29:49So what are you going to do?
29:50Well, what choice do I have?
29:52I'm going to confront her.
29:53I'm going to go confront her now.
29:55Okay, I'll go with you.
29:56Cody can watch Donna.
29:57No, you don't need to.
29:59This isn't your fight.
30:00But I want to be there to support you.
30:02Unless you don't want me to.
30:04No, I do.
30:06I mean, that would mean a lot to me.
30:10But we agreed you were going to go easy on Brooklyn.
30:15I have been.
30:17I had no idea she and Chase were thinking about adopting.
30:20And you know that the editor chose the topic, not me.
30:23I do.
30:24I know that.
30:24But obviously, we've got to tread carefully here, right?
30:28This adoption article is a touchy subject for Brooklyn, I guess.
30:34Clearly.
30:36You're telling me my mark as a U.S. congressman?
30:41Trust me.
30:41He's not a good guy.
30:43That's the problem.
30:44I've seen this movie before, and people like me who do things like this tend to end up dead.
30:50Wait.
30:50Whoa.
30:51Just send out.
30:51Hold on.
30:52You're not stealing secrets or bomb codes.
30:55She's right.
30:56I promise you, you will not be harmed.
30:59Expecting me to take your word for it is a big ask.
31:04And it's going to cost you a lot more than my usual rate.
31:08How much?
31:09$6,000.
31:10Oh, no.
31:11That's ridiculous.
31:12Come on.
31:12You did hear us say that we don't actually want you to have sex with him.
31:16Come on.
31:20Oh, it's Willow.
31:21I've got to take this real quick, okay?
31:22Hey, sweetheart.
31:23How did you go with Michael?
31:25He wouldn't even see me.
31:26Well, maybe he just wasn't prepared, and he just needs a little bit of time to pull himself together.
31:34You could go see him again.
31:36No.
31:38There's nothing left for us to say to each other.
31:42Michael's obviously cutting me out of his life, and that's fine by me.
31:50I'm going to fly home tomorrow morning.
31:53Can you just hold on for a second, okay, sweetheart?
31:56We have a deal.
32:07I'm so sorry.
32:08What were you saying?
32:10Just that I never should have come here.
32:12I can't wait to get home.
32:15Drew would never treat me this way.
32:17When we have a problem, we communicate.
32:19Michael just shuts down on me.
32:26I'll call you when I land, okay?
32:47Is it done?
32:47Yeah, I did exactly as you asked, Congressman.
32:52I lied to Mrs. Carintos and told her that her husband refused to see her.
32:57Excellent.
32:58Um, your payment is on the way.
33:04Cody.
33:05This is a cup mommy always gives me when I have to take my medicine.
33:09She says it helps it go down.
33:11Well, thank you.
33:12Your mommy's a very smart lady.
33:17She's right.
33:18It did help.
33:22Christy was upset when she left.
33:24Do you think Daddy's okay?
33:26Yeah, of course I do.
33:28Um, Christina just had to run an errand with Molly.
33:31But we're lucky, because we get to stay here and tie knots.
33:36Do you have my lollipops?
33:39What do you think your dog would do?
33:42Alright, now I'm going to show you a square knot.
33:56Oh!
33:58This is a nice surprise.
33:59What's going on?
34:01You tell me, mommy dearest.
34:10Sorry to hug and run, but I got to race to the airport.
34:13I got a security issue in Dubai.
34:14Unless you need me to stay.
34:15No, no, no.
34:15Go, go.
34:16You've done so much for us already.
34:17You're right.
34:18Just keep me updated, okay?
34:19Yeah.
34:19All right.
34:20Oh, thank you so much.
34:22Safe travels.
34:24Okay.
34:25Okay.
34:28Oh.
34:29Hey, Jason.
34:31Sonny's out of surgery.
34:33And the doctor said it was a success, and he's going to be fine.
34:37No, no, no.
34:37I haven't seen him yet.
34:38I haven't.
34:39Yes, I'm happy.
34:40I'm so happy.
34:42There were no complications.
34:43The doctor said he's going to make a full recovery.
34:47Yes, I'm sure.
34:49Sonny's going to be fine.
34:50I haven't seen him yet.
35:01I haven't seen him now.
35:01I've got to my next doctor.
35:04Oh, I know.
35:06I've got to be fine.
35:07Oh, look.
35:08I can't see him.
35:10Bye.
35:11No, thanks.
35:12Bye.
35:14Bye.
35:15Bye.