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00:00Wow look at you. I'm back baby. David Jerome is back. I'm sorry I'm late. I was running errands.
00:15I don't sleep anymore so everything just seems really hard. Well my daughter attempting murder
00:22would certainly keep me at night. Honey you can't keep living like this which is why I think we need
00:28to revisit the idea of having Christina committed to a psychiatric hospital. I told you I can't do it.
00:36So Christina going to prison well that's okay. Christina hi. Hi I'm I'm really sorry for just
00:46showing up like this I know I probably should have called first um I just wanted to check and
00:52and see if Elizabeth was okay. Uh yeah she's fine um she's taking a nap I already told you that
00:59she's gonna be okay. No I know I just wanted to check I needed to see you know in person.
01:06The guilt is it's eating me alive and I just I can't live like this.
01:12Don't take this the wrong way because I love hanging out with you but um why do I get this feeling that
01:18we're here because mom told you about the conversation she and I had about Kai.
01:23Because you're smart and you know your parents pretty well.
01:29I thought you might want someone else to talk with about what's going on with Kai.
01:35I guess it's pretty obvious that I've been thinking about a lot huh.
01:38I know you pretty well too.
01:41And I know you're nervous about Kai's surgery.
01:43Nervous is an understatement. And Kai is so excited about it. But there's a good chance that
01:49it might not even work out and then that will break his heart or maybe even worse something horrible
01:54can go wrong and then he might not even be able to walk again. I speak from experience these are
02:00these are really good for you and they taste pretty good too. Sure smells better than a lot of the
02:04concoctions I've made. Hey I'm um have a seat I'm sorry I couldn't speak to you the other day when you
02:10came to visit but I'm all yours now. So what's going on? It's about your offer. I thought it over
02:17and I want to take you up on it. I want to have the surgery.
02:26Hey you can't just barge into my house. Oh please we have much bigger fish to fry here.
02:31Like what? Like the fact that I got a call from one of my friends in DC that said that Drew's been
02:37asking around for the name of a good realtor there. What? You know once he finds one he's not
02:43just going to be shopping for a two-bedroom for him and Scout. Probably not. We can't let this happen
02:48Nina. And we won't. But first things first. Carly what were you thinking about that ridiculous
02:54outburst at Drew's the other day? Come on. We're supposed to be breaking Willow and Drew up. What you did
03:00was push them closer together. Well I'm beginning to think that's exactly what you want.
03:05Thanks for answering my text. I know I'm probably the last person you thought you'd hear from.
03:12Something like that? Why'd you want to see me? I need your help.
03:19I don't think that's a good idea. Please Jason, you are my last chance.
03:26Last time I felt this helpless was when Tracy was holding Wiley and Amelia here and wouldn't let me see
03:30them. You are the one who ultimately got through to Tracy and negotiated a way for me to get my
03:35kids back. Well you made the compromise too. You stayed at the gatehouse and that was the best
03:38possible solution for Carly, Michael and Sunny. And no one knows Michael and Carly better than you.
03:44That is why I wanted to talk to you. You are the only person Carly will listen to.
03:49Please Jason, I am begging you. Tell her not to take my kids away from me.
03:53You think that I want Willow and Drew together. Where the hell did you get that idea from? That's
04:00what it seems like to me. Which is really frustrating because I thought our alliance was
04:03about breaking them up. It is. Really, because Drew is shopping for a real estate agent and we
04:08haven't ripped them apart yet. And you're blaming me? You just stood there again. After I laid into
04:14Willow and Drew, I could have used your backup. You didn't leave me any room to jump in conversationally.
04:21Really? Carly? Yes. You barely took a breath. Has this been your plan all along, Nina? For me to
04:26lay into Willow so you could swoop in and be the doty mom so you could just be there and
04:30comforting your daughter? Is that it? Are you done? I have to admit I was a little surprised when
04:37your mom told me how determined Kai was to have the surgery, even after she told him that she
04:41couldn't recommend it. Yeah. He asked for her professional opinion and then just turned around and ignored it.
04:46But you know what? I don't... I don't even think that mattered. I think Kai made up his mind the
04:53second that he heard about the surgery. I mean, I guess if he already knew deep down he was gonna
04:58have the surgery, he probably figured, why wait? Right? I guess. It's Kai's call.
05:04So I know that I just need to be there for him and support him even though I don't really agree with
05:11his decision because he just... he needs that right now. Is that something you can do? Honestly, I don't
05:18know. I don't want to be dishonest towards him and I don't want to lie to Kai, but I just feel like he's
05:25making a huge mistake. That's great. I gotta tell you, I was hoping that you'd go through with the surgery.
05:30Yeah, I knew I wanted to have the surgery, but my fear, I guess, got in the way of me saying yes sooner.
05:35Of course. Yeah, that's normal. You know, afraid to get your hopes up, right? But I gotta tell you,
05:40based on your medical records, Dr. Mahindra says that you are an excellent candidate for this surgery.
05:45In fact, if you want, I can call him right now so I'm making arrangements.
05:48That would be great. I can't thank you enough. I'm just amazed at how generous you are.
05:53What's the point of money if you're not using it to help people? Just make sure that you remember to give me
05:57a shout out when you were in the high school. Oh, no, forget the shout out. I'll dedicate it to you.
06:01Yeah, well, not necessarily. No, yes it is. Look, you are changing my life, Drew. Beyond that,
06:06you're giving me the best gift I can ask for. You're giving me hope.
06:11Di, please try to understand. Christina and Molly are now closer than ever. We actually had a girls' night
06:20and it was almost like it used to be. The only thing missing was Sam.
06:31I'm sorry. I know that it's so hard, but Molly, Molly is actually able to move forward now. And
06:41Christina, oh, she's just right over the hump. And while I'm relieved, and if the truth comes out,
06:47we're done. And I can't let that happen. Hear me up. We can have Christina committed. Secure the
06:57insanity defense as a backup, and then try to keep Molly in the dark about the accident. Say that
07:04Christina's commitment is about everything that she's dealing with right now. Molly is too smart for
07:09that. She will keep digging and digging until she finds out why Christina was committed. And when that
07:15happens, nobody will be able to recover. The only option, the best option that we have is just leave
07:21it alone and pray that the truth stays buried. And so far it has. Yeah. And that's all well and good,
07:29except for one thing. Rick. Oh, I've missed you too, Massimo. And since you asked, I'll take the
07:38Maserati Grand Cabrio. Oh, come on. You know me better than that. In the rose gold, of course.
07:46Oh, it's fabulous. Okay. I can't wait. I'll see you then. Mwah.
07:54Really? A Maserati? What the hell are you doing, Ava?
07:58Relax. I have plenty of Alexis's blackmail money left and there's more coming. Yeah, but you can't blow
08:07all of it on lavish gifts for yourself. Oh, is that what this is about? Don't you worry. I didn't
08:13forget about you. Here you are. It's a thank you gift. You're standing by me when nobody else would.
08:22Oh, it's a limited edition. I saw that your watch was damaged in the crash and I wanted to give you
08:33a replacement. No, we can't, right? All of this, including this incredible, very sexy watch. It's
08:45all got to go back, okay? You can't keep any of it. Early? Yes. You can trust me. And no,
08:53I don't want Willow and Drew together. I want the relationship to be over permanently.
09:00You sure about that? Yes, I am. But I need you to understand that I'm in a very delicate position
09:05here. If I am too obvious about what I want, I risk alienating Willow and losing her. And I was
09:12lucky to even have the chance of having a relationship with my daughter. And I'm not
09:17going to blow it over the likes of Drew Kane. I get it. Drew has cost us all too much.
09:22Yes. And strategically speaking, if Willow pulls away from me, I will have no influence at all over
09:29her. Now, I'm in her ear. Barely, but it's better than nothing. It's the barely that's driving me crazy.
09:36You're going to have to do more. I'm trying. And to be honest, you're a far better mouthpiece
09:43for the two of us anyway. Most of what you said at Drew's was spot on. Felt good to get it out.
09:49And I was with you until you brought up Nell that crossed the line. I refused to let Nell be weaponized.
09:58So moving forward, I need you to respect that. That's fair. But our slow, cautious approach to
10:07Drew and Willow, it's not working. And now that Willow and the kids have moved in with him,
10:11we are running out of time. Believe me, I want Willow and the kids out of that house just as
10:15much as you do. Okay. But just so you know, I am done waiting for the opportunity to appear or for
10:21Willow to be in the right mood or whatever. I am going to get Wiley and Amelia out of that house and
10:26out of that situation with or without your help. Please stop her like you did with Tracy. Please,
10:33Jason. Carly did get angry. Anger got the best of her, but she did mean what she said. Wiley and Amelia
10:41mean everything to Michael and Michael means everything to Carly. That's why she's fighting
10:45so hard because he can't fight for himself. I know. Okay. So you understand why she can't back down.
10:50Of course I do. I also know that no one approves of me and Drew being together, but it's what's happening.
10:56And I can't put my life on hold while Michael gets better. And it's not fair to ask me to,
11:00especially when no one can even guess as to how long that'll be. I mean,
11:03his recovery's not on a clock. I should be able to build the life I want for myself
11:06and for my children, even if no one agrees with it. Okay. Well, that's your choice.
11:11But you're wrong about one thing. I'm not the one who can get you out of this. And I'm not your last chance.
11:18You are. So, um, did something happen to set off this latest flood of guilt?
11:28No, nothing new. I mean, I just keep replaying what I did over and over and over in my mind on this loop.
11:33I know it's hard, but... It's more than hard. I barely sleep at night. And when I do,
11:38I have nightmares and I, I, I just, I, I... In some of my nightmares, everyone knows what I did.
11:45And in others, I show up to the accident and it's even worse than it is in real life because
11:48Elizabeth and Rick are... Okay. Okay. I got it. I got it.
11:51But I wake up and I am gasping for air. I'm covered in sweat. And I, I realize that this
11:56isn't just a nightmare. This is my life. Lucky, this is my real life. I almost killed two people.
12:00Okay. Yes, the car was wrecked. But Rick and Elizabeth are fine. Everyone, everyone is, is
12:08healing and eventually we're, we're all gonna move on. No, that is what I'm talking about. I can't move
12:15on from this. I can't. The only way I can free myself is, is to confess. I am not sending anything
12:24back. And don't tell me how to spend my money. Look, I get it, Ava. I, I really do. You've been in hell
12:30for the last few months. You went from being able to spend whatever you want to barely scraping by.
12:36It was awful. And you more than anybody ought to understand that. I, I thought that you would
12:41be happy for me. I am really. And I, and I'm genuinely glad that your luck is turning around. You
12:46deserve all of this and, and more. I really do. But after struggling to keep your galleries afloat
12:52and being forced into that old apartment, you start walking around with your wealth showing
13:00people are going to notice. And you have far too many enemies to knowingly put a target on your back
13:05like that. Do you honestly expect me not to spend any of this money? Oh, of course not. But I expect
13:10you to be smart about it. Look, Alexis shouldn't be transferring money to your account personally.
13:16We need to set up an offshore account and she can deposit it there. And you need to introduce that
13:22money into your personal accounts slowly. We don't want to send up any red flags. You're right,
13:27we don't. All right. And then we make the, uh, make it look like the galleries are stabilized and
13:33they're doing well again. Look, if you don't want to get caught blackmailing Alexis, you got to fly under
13:40the radar. All right. As much as it pains me, I'll cancel the car and I'll send everything back.
13:49Except the coat. I'm keeping the coat. Okay. That's my...
13:54What are you doing?
14:09You're kind of sexy when you give financial advice.
14:13Oh, wow. Well, who knew?
14:15What can I say? Money is my aphrodisiac. Oh, wow. That's interesting because
14:27blackmail is mine. They wouldn't be foolish to waste this serendipitous opportunity.
14:41Rick doesn't remember anything about the accident. Rick doesn't remember
14:45yet, but he could. Failing breaks. That's not a detail that you forget. And Rick will remember.
14:52Or Elizabeth will. And then Christina is going to be in a world of hurt.
14:57We don't know that yet. Do you really want to take that chance?
15:01Alexis, you are my best friend and I love you. So this is as close as I have ever come to begging.
15:11Please, please, please, honey. Take my advice. This is my daughter's life.
15:17I'll handle Rick. And I love you too. Thank you for taking care of me.
15:23You're my best friend and I love you too.
15:24You're my best friend and I love you too.
15:24You're my best friend and I love you too.
15:25Die, please. Shred those papers.
15:39Dr. Robinson. Oh, hey, Jamie. Hey, an administrator dropped off some paperwork for you to sign.
15:53Oh. We're hosting a guest surgeon next week.
15:58That's what I heard. It's always so nice to welcome a specialist to GH, especially a world-renowned
16:04surgeon like Dr. Mohinder. Wait, Mohinder. Um, is his patient, uh, is it Kai Taylor?
16:15Yes, the football star.
16:19GH is going to receive Dr. Mohinder's surgical request any minute. And get this, get this. He says,
16:23if it goes well, he's optimistic that you will be fully recovered for the first game of the fall
16:29season. That would be incredible. I don't know how I'll ever pay you for this. You're covering the
16:33doctor's travel costs, the surgery, and all recovery costs. Like I said, this is the best use of my money
16:38possible. There is something that I want to run by you, something that you can do for me. Yeah, of course,
16:43anything. Well, I came across a documentary producer on my campaign trail and they do beautiful work,
16:50like very thought-provoking documentaries. And I think you should document your story from the,
16:57from the surgery to the recovery to return to the field. Are you kidding me? That's like a hero's
17:02journey. I can't believe anybody would watch something like that about me. Look, I'm just a guy
17:07trying to get back on the football field. No, what are you talking about? You're so much more than that.
17:11I'm serious. Your story is going to inspire a lot of people. Defying the odds? That's something that
17:18people want to see. Okay, let's do it. I mean, God knows I owe you. And if you think it's a good idea,
17:24then I'm in. I get it. You hate the idea of being dishonest with Kai. I'm the same way. Deceit never
17:33sits well with me. I didn't even like being dishonest with Drew during the Aurora takeover,
17:37but sometimes, honey, sometimes in life circumstances forced your hand. I just keep thinking about the things
17:45that could go wrong with Kai's surgery or how much pain it could cause him. And because of Drew,
17:52Kai thinks that this is going to be a piece of cake and, and a pretty much a sure thing. Well,
17:57the way I see it, you got one choice. Stand by Kai's side and support him no matter the outcome.
18:06I'm sorry that this is so hard for you, but I, I can't tell you whether you should confess or not.
18:15It's not my decision to make. I know. I know. It has to be my decision. And I know that. I just,
18:22I think that maybe if I do confess, then I'll feel lighter. And at least, you know,
18:27maybe I'll be able to sleep at night. Well, but the question is, what will that lighter feeling cost you?
18:32My relationship with my sister. Molly will never be able to get over this. She's never
18:36going to be able to forgive me for almost killing her father. And I'm going to lose the only sister
18:41I have left. I don't blame you. My whole family would implode. My mom has worked so hard to bring
18:48us all back together. And, and, and knowing this, I mean, this would destroy her. It would destroy all
18:53of us. I know. I mean, everyone knows how important you guys are to your mom. Okay,
18:57so the question is what, what is more selfish here? Me keeping the secret and protecting myself
19:08or confessing and hurting everyone I care about. I am still completely committed to breaking up Willow
19:17and Drew, but listen, we need to change our approach because fighting with them
19:21is only reinforcing this romantic delusion that it's them against the world.
19:27Okay. Well, what if Willow never comes around? What if she never sees the light and never sees
19:30the real Drew? I can't stand the idea of doing nothing and just hoping for Willow to come to her
19:36senses. So what's the alternative, Carly? What? Are you going to go to court? You're going to fight
19:42Willow for custody of your grandchildren? There's no judge in the world that would give you more rights
19:47to Wiley and Amelia than their own mother. If you do that, you and Michael will lose those kids for good.
19:57I have tried everything. Nothing seems to work. It's like I'm caught in an endless cycle of fighting
20:03with one person after another and there is no way out of it. It's because you're surrounded by people
20:09who keep shoving their opinions on you. But none of us matter. It's you, it's Michael and the kids.
20:18That's it. The rest is just noise. Very loud, persistent noise. You have to shut it out. You
20:24have to stop listening. You should go to Germany and see Michael. You need to face him and end this
20:33war once and for all.
20:37You know, you have a lot of factors to consider, but I want you to remember one thing.
20:43You were incredibly lucky in all of this. I mean, thank God it wasn't worse and everyone survived.
20:48I know. I'm lucky. I've been thinking about that every second of every day.
20:51You made a terrible mistake and you can't change that, but you can learn from it. So,
20:58make amends any way you can. You know, bring your family together. Let them have some peace and stop
21:05letting your emotions rule you. I know. Okay. I know. I've been reckless and I have been
21:11just completely run by my emotions. And more than anything else,
21:15you're gonna have to let go. You're gonna have to let go of this vendetta against Ava.
21:22Hi there. Didn't expect to see you today. I just had some free time,
21:28so I thought I'd check in on you. Oh, I appreciate that.
21:33Seemed a little nervous. You okay?
21:40I can't believe you're really going through with this. That you're willing to do this to Kai.
21:47Hi, Portia. Nice to see you too. I saw Kai's surgery on the schedule.
21:53I'm not just going to sit by and watch you toy with this kid's life.
21:57This surgery, Drew, it's dangerous. It's not going to happen.
22:01It is. Dr. Mahinder thinks that Kai is an ideal candidate.
22:05Kai is young. He had his whole life upended with this injury. He's not thinking about repercussions.
22:14Or how his life could be so much worse after this surgery.
22:17Kai was just here. And what he was feeling was excitement.
22:22That excitement's going to end real quick if this surgery leaves him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
22:28How are you going to feel if you do that to him?
22:30Nothing's going to really change until Michael comes home. And when he does, everything is going to change.
22:37Yes. That's what I'm hoping for. The more room we give them, the more complacent and comfortable Drew gets.
22:46And when he screws up, because he will screw up, I will be in Willow's ear whispering to her to make sure she knows all about it.
22:54I guess I'm just going to have to trust that we want the same things.
22:57We do want the same things. We want Drew and Willow broken up.
23:00And we want our kids to share 50-50 custody of their kids. That way everyone wins. Especially Wiley and Amelia.
23:10So Carly, are we in agreement on our plans moving forward?
23:15We are. Good. Then I will keep you in the loop as long as you stay away from Willow.
23:26Fine. Yeah. I'll be in touch.
23:28Hey, it's Carly. Are you busy? I need to talk.
23:47Alexis, are you sure you're okay? You seem a little stressed.
23:51I'm fine. I said a busy day at work. A lot of unexpected visitors, that sort of thing.
23:56Well, you sure? I mean, you look awful.
24:00Thanks. Especially coming from a guy in a hospital bed.
24:05So, when are you going to get out of here?
24:08Oh. Alexis, I know you.
24:11You wouldn't be this stressed unless it had something to do with Christina.
24:15Is she okay?
24:17Yeah. She's fine.
24:18You sure? I mean, because you can talk to me about it.
24:21You know, our truce does extend to me listening.
24:23Oh, yeah. No, I know. Thanks. I really appreciate that.
24:27Yeah. Um, how are you?
24:31Getting better every day.
24:34Good to hear.
24:35Yeah. I was actually starting to remember things about the accident, too.
24:40Really?
24:40Hmm.
24:42Like what?
24:43Come on, Alexis. You and I are both too smart to be this dumb.
24:47You wouldn't be here if you didn't know already.
24:49What is it that you think I know?
24:53That your lunatic daughter tried to kill Ava, but almost killed me and Elizabeth instead.
25:00Hello?
25:01Hey.
25:02What fresh hell am I here to prevent or cause this time?
25:08Michael and Willow's custody case.
25:10Uh-huh.
25:12Going all the way to Germany for a conversation seems really drastic, don't you think?
25:19I did it.
25:21I needed to hear something directly from Michael.
25:25So I flew there, we talked, and I got a very clear answer.
25:30I haven't spoken to Michael since he left. Christina's the one who's been setting up all the video
25:36chats with Michael and the kids. I don't even know how he feels about me. He probably hates me.
25:43I saw Michael right before the explosion.
25:46I know the day he had me served in D.C.
25:50I could see it on his face.
25:56This wasn't something he wanted.
25:58And I believe, I believe Michael loves you and I know he loves the kids and he wants the best for them.
26:02I have never doubted that. But right before he was hurt, Michael came out against me swinging.
26:08He filed for divorce and demanded sole custody.
26:10Yes, I know, but you're in this situation because the two of you stopped communicating.
26:15You have to see each other face to face and get on the same page once and for all.
26:23It's the only way.
26:25You and Ava are in this blackmail scheme together.
26:29Of course you are.
26:30Damn right we are.
26:32And oh, by the way, when you want to thank me for not turning your train wreck of a daughter into
26:36the cops, I'm all ears.
26:37How I could ever have trusted you.
26:40You are never going to change.
26:41Oh, that hurts.
26:43Does that mean our truce is over?
26:44Yeah, our truce is over. You're blackmailing me.
26:46Christina tried to kill me.
26:48She belongs in prison and I'm happy to make that call and put her there if you prefer.
26:53Please don't.
26:53No, I'm serious, Alexis.
26:55You know, you can end this at any time and all you got to do is come forward with the truth.
26:59Of course that would kill Molly, but she deserves to know that the selfish, horrible Christina that she
27:06saw during Irene's death is the person that her sister actually is.
27:10I mean, it would break Molly's heart.
27:12But at least she'd be finally free of Christina.
27:16Is that really what this is about for you?
27:19Yeah, the money's nice.
27:22But for Molly to see who Christina really is and for her to realize that you will always protect
27:27Christina over her is the best gift that I can give my daughter.
27:38Hey, you know, everything is set for the surgery.
27:41Okay.
27:44Wow, um, when is it?
27:46It's next week.
27:47Next week?
27:49That's soon.
27:51Well, that's when the doctor had an opening.
27:55You know, I talked to my parents and they're out of the country and they can't get back here in time,
27:58but I had a long video chat with them and they support the fact that it's my decision.
28:02Hey, I know you're not as sure about this as I am, but I really do appreciate you caring for me and looking out for me.
28:12I do care about you, Kai.
28:15I just want you to really think about this.
28:18Look, I have.
28:20This surgery will give me a shot at playing football again.
28:24The long shot, sure, but that is all I need.
28:26I would feel terrible if something happened to Kai during the surgery, obviously,
28:34but Dr. Mahender is an incredible surgeon and he's not going to let that happen.
28:40Every surgery has risks, Drew.
28:42Even minor ones.
28:44But this is a massive, high-stakes procedure.
28:49Drew, I'm a doctor.
28:50I'm the chief of staff at the hospital.
28:52Maybe you shouldn't be arguing with me about this.
28:54Maybe you shouldn't be throwing around your medical license and your credentials,
28:56considering we both know that you shouldn't still have them.
28:59The only reason you do is because of me.
29:02And now we get the threats.
29:04No, it's just a reminder.
29:07Actually, honestly, I don't even know why I'm still keeping your secret,
29:10because our deal was that I wouldn't expose that you altered Heather Weber's test results
29:14if you helped me with Curtis, which you haven't at all.
29:19So it's clear that you have no sway over your own husband,
29:21so maybe it's time for Curtis and the world to find out the truth.
29:37So what are you doing here?
29:40Actually, we were just talking about you.
29:43Exactly what are you saying about me, Drew?
29:50I came here to talk to Drew about not supporting Kai's surgery.
29:56I came here for the same thing.
29:57Well, then you're both wasting your time, because I am not going to yank this chance
30:01away from Kai and break his heart. I promised him.
30:05We know about your broken promises.
30:07The surgery is happening.
30:09Okay, so then we just have to pray that this surgeon of yours can pull off a miracle.
30:14Not for your sake, but for Kai's.
30:16Maybe you're done here.
30:17Absolutely.
30:18Let's pray that Dr. Mohander pulls this off.
30:32And that Kai is one of this surgery's rare success stories.
30:36Well, let's hope so. Not just for Kai, but for Trina as well.
30:40And who knows, if all goes well, maybe it'll prove that Drew really did have good intentions.
30:44And we can start putting all this fighting behind us and move on.
30:50Not likely.
30:53I haven't seen that smile in a long time.
30:56The last time was when you were in that sweaty football uniform.
31:00Well, football has always made me happy.
31:02I know. I know. I remember when I snuck into the tunnel after the game,
31:07and you were just, like, smiling from you to me.
31:10Yeah, that was the best feeling.
31:11Look, it kills me that I can't go out there right now and play with those guys.
31:15But the chance that I can be with them in the fall, that's what's keeping me going.
31:20And I'll be on the stands watching you, supporting you no matter what.
31:26Hey, look.
31:29Thank you for listening to me.
31:31Yeah, of course. I just hope I helped you clear your head a little.
31:34You did. You really did.
31:38Because I'm not going to confess.
31:40It's not going to accomplish anything.
31:41I don't want my family to suffer more than they already have.
31:45And if anyone should suffer from this, it has to be me.
31:47Yeah, I understand that.
31:49I'm going to do better.
31:51You know, I'm going to learn from this.
31:54And most importantly, I'm going to let go of my vendetta against Eva.
31:58I, for one, feel much better hearing you say that.
32:03All I really want is for Elizabeth and Rick to get better.
32:08I want the people that I hurt to be okay.
32:12And I want the people that I love to just never get hurt.
32:18You and I have long and a horrible history.
32:23But there was one thing that I was very sure of.
32:27I thought you loved her.
32:31I did. I thought you loved your daughter.
32:34When you left Port Charles, it was me.
32:35It was me who took care of her and raised her.
32:40It was me who wrapped a loving family around her,
32:45including Christina and Sam.
32:48You have to acknowledge that.
32:51Sure. Why not?
32:52So why, on this earth,
32:56would you purposely, intentionally do something
33:01that would hurt her and take away her family?
33:04I have given it to Eva's demands.
33:08I have funneled money to her from the Kasadine estate.
33:14Please.
33:18Please, don't expose Christina.
33:21Well, since you begged so nicely.
33:25You know, I always enjoy watching your smug moral superiority
33:32crumble when it comes to Christina.
33:37You know what?
33:38The blackmail is not even the best part.
33:42It's the fact that you have to embezzle from a child to do it.
33:45That's just a gift that keeps on giving.
33:51I don't know how all this spiraled so out of control,
33:54or if Michael even wants to hear from me.
33:59I think he would.
34:01But more than that,
34:03you two owe it to each other and your kids to talk.
34:05But somebody has to make the first move.
34:10And with everything that Michael's going through right now,
34:14it has to be you.
34:17What's the status of Michael and Willow's custody case?
34:20Well, it's at a standstill until Michael gets back into town.
34:23Okay, well, his request for full custody was filed, right?
34:26And Willow was served when she was in DC?
34:28Correct.
34:29Can we move forward on Michael's behalf?
34:31Not at the moment.
34:33It's very hard to have a custody battle when the plaintiff
34:37is not in the courtroom because he's halfway around the world.
34:39Okay, I can handle getting Michael here.
34:41We just need to be prepped and ready to go.
34:43We will be.
34:45Good, because I'm done waiting.
34:47I mean, Drew could decide at any time he's going to move all of them to DC,
34:50which would be disastrous for Amelia and Wiley.
34:53It's the last thing they need.
34:55I also want to get a date on the books for the hearing.
34:58Okay.
34:59I'm going to remind you that I'm not the one who keeps the court's calendar.
35:03There's a very good chance we might not get a date until much later on.
35:07That's okay.
35:07That's okay.
35:08I understand.
35:09And I want to keep this quiet until the court finds us a date.
35:13Understood.
35:15I want Drew, Willow, and Nina to think that this hearing is far off in the future.
35:19And then I want reality to completely blindside them.