Brenda reminisces the first time she told Sonny that she loved him. She doesn't want to make a public appearance with her actor boyfriend, Murphy Sinclair. He doesn't want to go either, but they go anyway. Afterwards, he proposes. Sonny catches Claire asking Mike about Brenda. He tells her that she doesn't need to dig into his past and that they should try to trust each other. He says they can start with her getting Jason out of prison. Claire doesn't promise Sonny anything but she goes to the police station and informs Ronnie that Jason will be released by the end of the day because of a loophole in his plea agreement. When he protests, she tells him that Sonny has always been the prize. She goes back to Sonny and tells him she has good news. Jason tells Sam he doesn't want her blackmailing a judge to get him released. Jason calls Spinelli and tells him to call off the blackmail scheme and keep Sam out of trouble. Spinelli reveals that Sonny and Carly are also acting out in Jason's absence. Sonny goes to Pentonville and tells Jason that he is going home. Dante and Lulu discuss marriage. Johnny and Michael discuss Johnny's feud with Sonny when someone shoots at them. Michael pushes Johnny to the ground and seconds later, Ethan runs over. Dante responds to the call and is very concerned that Michael's presence on the scene could violate his probation. When uniformed officers arrive as backup, Dante says his brother just brought him his cell phone and sends Michael home. Johnny says Ethan pushed him out of the shooter's way and Ethan confirms the story. Maya comes up and thinks Ethan was heroic for saving Johnny's life, but he admits to her privately that it wasn't him. Back at Johnny's penthouse, he and Ethan toast to Michael saving his life. Johnny says he thinks it might be time for him to kill Sonny in self-defense. Ronnie shows up at Dante's house later and tells him that a woman witnessed the whole thing and that she saw a big blond kid. Patrick finds Lisa in his house, on his couch, drinking his beer, and watching his TV. He orders her to leave but she says they are far past the point in their relationship where he can tell her to go away. He tells her that sleeping her that one time was the biggest mistake of his life and that he doesn't want her to come anywhere near him or his family. She reveals that she has been in love with him since college. Maxie stops by to return some photos and is suspicious about Lisa's presence. Lisa leaves and Patrick notices that tape is over Robin's face in their wedding picture by the sofa.
Claire: Mr. Corbin, if I could just speak to you for a minute. Please? Mike: Yeah. What can I get you, Ms. Walsh? Claire: Look, I'm sure you don't think highly of me after the trial and all, but I just want-- Mike: Listen. I tend not to like people who try to send my son to prison. Claire: Well, I just thought you should know that Sonny and I are on better terms, and we've been spending a lot of time together, and we've settled our differences. Mike: Ah. Yeah, I'm sure. So what do you need? Claire: Last night, I saw Sonny on the docks, and he mistook me for someone, a woman named Brenda. Sonny admitted that she was someone from his past, but he wouldn't say much else about her, so I was just wondering. Did you know her? Sonny: Yeah. Yeah, he did. You talkin' to my dad about my old girlfriends now? [SCENE_BREAK] Brenda: You gave me these diamonds the day after we met. You didn't even know me. Sonny: I've known you right from the start--spoiled and reckless, lonely and brave. Not too many women would find a gun-shot man hiding from the cops and give him blood on the strength of 2 dates. Brenda: Wow. We've been through so much. We've put each other through so much pain. Heh. Can't believe how much it took for us to realize what I knew the first time I looked in your eyes. I love you. I've always loved you. [Knock on door] Brenda: Who is it? Suzanne: Suzanne. Brenda: Heh. Hello. Suzanne: Why aren't you dressed yet? You have your big date tonight with the man of your dreams, remember? Brenda: Yes. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: It's not fair that you're in here, and since you're the one that's locked up, I'm the one who needs to do something-- Jason: I'm not gonna let you blackmail a federal judge. Please, you and Spinelli just need to focus on other things. Sam, just be patient. They might even let me out early for good behavior. [Sam scoffs] You're joking, right? They're gonna keep you in here as long as they can keep you in here. They're gonna probably come up with excuses to keep you in here even longer. Come on, Jason. I've been running scams my whole life. I know what I'm doing. I'm not gonna get caught. Fine. I'll leave Spinelli out of it. Is that better? Jason: No. Can't you just leave this alone? Sam: And give up 2 to 5 years of our life together when you shouldn't even be here in the first place? No, Jason, I don't think I can do that. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Johnny. Hey, I've been meaning to talk to you. My dad-- Johnny: There's nothing to discuss. Michael: This whole thing is escalating. If it goes any further, one of you guys are gonna end up dead, hell, maybe even both of you. Then nobody wins. Johnny: You can't get involved. Michael: Well, maybe I can barter a truce. Johnny: Heh. Little late for that, Michael. Your father put a bomb under my car, and he framed me for the murder of one of the Lopez-- [Tires skid] [Guns firing] [Tires skid away] Ethan: Oh, my God. Johnny, Michael, are you guys hit? Johnny: We're both fine. Ethan: What the hell happened here? Johnny: We were almost killed, thanks to your father. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: You know, if this is your idea of a marriage proposal, you should consider going back to the drawing board. Dante: Uh... Lulu: I'm kidding. Relax. Dante: Look, I'm sorry. I don't even know what I'm talkin' about, and my stupid mother planted the seed in my head in the first place. Lulu: So you haven't thought about marrying me, like, ever? Dante: Of course I have. It's definitely something we could consider, you know, when we're older. Lulu: Oh. Really? So, like, how old are we talking? Dante: Few years, maybe several. [Lulu scoffs] Dante: Come on, what? Are you still messing with me or something? Lulu: Ah, maybe, maybe not. Marriage is a very serious thing. Dante: I love marriage. It's the best. I mean, when 2 people wanna be committed to each other, when a man and a woman love each other, hell, when anyone loves anyone, they should declare it to all the world and have a priest and friends and family and dancing and some cake. Lulu: Do I need to be writing this down? Dante: No. It's all right-- [Cell phone rings] Dante: Oh. This, I have to get this. Lulu: Right. Dante: This is terrible timing. Lulu: It so is. Dante: Wow. Yeah. Yeah, all right. I'll be there in 10 minutes. Shots fired at John Zacchara. Guess Sonny's goin' through with his revenge plan. See you. Lulu: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: You saved my life. Any of those puppies could have put a hole in my chest if you didn't push me out of the way in time. I owe you one. Thanks. Michael: No problem. I was just reacting. Johnny: I mean, you're okay, right? You didn't hit your head or anything when you fell? Michael: No, I'm good. I'm good. Look, those weren't my dad's men, by the way. Ethan: Okay, how would you know that? Michael: Got a good look at the guys driving the car. I didn't recognize any of 'em. Ethan: Okay, Sonny could have hired anyone. Johnny: No, no, no. Michael's right. I got a good look at the car, too, and the guys inside, they do not work for Sonny. Even if I didn't get a good look at the car, I'd know they work for Santos Lopez, who thinks I killed his brother. Your father framed me for his murder to make me a target, and it's workin'. [SCENE_BREAK] Suzanne: You haven't been seen with Murphy since that club opening in Paris. The paparazzi are gonna be all over you tonight. Brenda: Nah. The press will be all over him. Nobody cares which model he happens to be dating at the moment. Suzanne: Wrong. They wanna see Murphy Sinclair and Brenda Barrett, the a-list actor and his supermodel girlfriend, who also happens to be the goodwill ambassador for ASEC. You just think how much press you're gonna garner for us tonight. Brenda: I love Stephen Colbert. And I love room service. Murphy won't mind if I cancel on him, right? Ha ha ha! Ohh. He hates premieres as much as I do. Suzanne: So you're gonna cancel on him? Is something up with you two? Don't tell me there's trouble in paradise. You two are such a perfect match. Brenda: No. Everything is fine with us. He's so sweet. He's actually funny, which is astounding considering how hot he is. Suzanne: I know. So what's the downside? Brenda: I'm so tired of smiling, you know? I mean, not with Murphy. I could smile at him for days. I just hate going out in public. I just don't feel like it. I'm just tired. Suzanne: That's fair enough, but I still think you should go. Murphy is a global star. Just think how much attention you'll garner by being seen on his arm and how many children you will ultimately be helping by bringing attention to ASEC. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: So you just could not resist diggin' into my past. Claire: I thought there was more to it than what you told me, and you know my nature to get to the bottom of things. Sonny: I'm actually flattered, 'cause, you know, I like that you're interested in me. Claire: I'm sure you do. Sonny: But you don't have to worry about my past girlfriends, though, 'cause what we need to focus on is trusting each other. Claire: Heh. A federal prosecutor and a mob boss? I wouldn't hold my breath. Sonny: Why not? We're just people at the end of the day. We like each other, for the most part. I don't see any reason why we can't learn to trust each other. Claire: I think you're slightly delusional, but in a very charming way, of course. Sonny: I got an idea. Claire: Oh, yeah? For what? Sonny: A way for us to prove that we can trust each other. Claire: This, I gotta hear. Sonny: It's simple. Get Jason out of prison. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: What the hell are you doing? Lisa: Watching the race. Here. Come on. Have a seat. There's a slight rain delay, but it should start soon. Looks like they're still gonna run. Do you want a beer? Patrick: Get out. Now. Leave. Lisa: Okay, what is the problem? Was something wrong at the hospital? I mean, why don't you, you know, just chill out? Patrick: Lisa, are you insane? You're in my house, my family's house, and you're not welcome. Get out. Lisa: Okay, all right, just calm down, all right? 'Cause Robin is not here. Patrick: It is none of your business where Robin is, and how the hell did you get in here? Lisa: I don't know. I have my ways. Heh. Patrick: Lisa, if you took one of my keys, I want it back. Now. Damn it, Lisa. What is wrong with you? You're acting crazy. Lisa: Okay, you know what's crazy is you thinking that you can just end what we have together. All right? We're pretty far past the point of you just telling me to go away, Patrick. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Look, I know this is really hard on you, and I hate it, and I hate what it's doin' to you, but I can't let you risk yourself for me. Sam: It is not your fault, okay? You did what you had to do for Michael. I respect that. But this really is a solid plan, Jason. We can manipulate the system into getting you released. Jason: Even if you were able to trap the judge and get him to draft up an order to get me released, they're gonna go over it and over it and analyze it, and if there's anything pointing back to you, they will charge you with extortion. Sam: Yes, I know. I understand the risks. And I know you're not gonna like this, but I have to be honest with you. I am not giving up, because I love you too much. Guard: Let's go, Morgan. Jason: I need to make a phone call. [SCENE_BREAK] Claire: You think I can pick up the phone, make a call, and get Jason released just to prove myself to you? I'm a prosecutor, Sonny, not a judge, not President Obama. If I had a magic wand to release felons, I would have waved it at Michael the day he got sentenced. Sonny: Judge Carroll sentenced Michael. You had no input. But with Jason, I know you drew up his plea bargain. Claire: Where are you going with this? Sonny: You're smart. You know the law. I know you put some kind of loophole into, you know, his paperwork that only you know about, something that's useful, that could get him released if you ever need a bargaining chip. Claire: You're giving me more credit than I deserve. Sonny: Am I? That loophole right now could be useful. Claire: Even if I had something like that, I'd keep it in my back pocket until such time I could use Jason's release to my advantage. Sonny: Okay, let's just talk right now. If you get Jason released, you will prove to me that you're not playing games with me and that I can trust you. We can get past the ugliness of the trial, and we can focus on what we could be to each other. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: What the hell happened? What are you doin' here with these guys? Johnny: Oh, he just saved my life. Michael: Look, I was just talking to Johnny. I saw a car speeding by. They started shootin' at us, so I pushed Johnny out of the way. Dante: What the hell are you even doin' over here? You shouldn't be anywhere near Johnny. What's your story? Ethan: I heard the shots. I ran over, and I'm just as surprised by this as you are. Dante: Yeah, sure you are. Johnny: Relax. Everybody's okay. Dante: Relax? Michael's on parole. The fact that he's here with you guys, involved in a shootout on any level is enough to get him sent back to prison. Johnny: He had no idea what was gonna happen. Officer: Detective Falconeri, dispatch sent us to back you up. We'll take names and statements. [SCENE_BREAK] Lisa: Okay. I thought I would, you know, just surprise you. We could have some fun. I mean, what's the big deal? Patrick: The big deal is you broke in to my house, and you're not welcome. That's the big deal. Lisa: Okay, fine. All right, if you want me to go-- Patrick: Please. Lisa: All right, I'll go. But I just thought it might make you more comfortable, you know, if we went back to being, you know, friends for a while, you know, and hanging out, having a few beers. It makes it easier to hide our affair from Robin if-- Patrick: Damn it, Lisa, there is no affair. Why don't you get that through your head? I slept with you one time, and it was a mistake, biggest regret of my life, but it's over. I don't want you anywhere near me. I don't want you anywhere near my family, and leave us the hell alone. I don't know how I can be more clear than that. Lisa: How can you say that to me? Don't you know how much that hurts? Patrick: I'm not trying to hurt you. Lisa: Well, don't you know how much you've meant to me all these years? Patrick: What are you talking about? What do you mean, "All these years"? Lisa: What's the point? I-I'm in love with you, Patrick, okay, and I've been in love with you since college, okay? And then when we came back into each other's lives, I realized that I love you even more. You and me, it's like we're made for each other. [SCENE_BREAK] Officer: You, what's your name, and what'd you see? Dante: He's not a witness. He's my brother. He was bringing me my cell phone. I gotta take care of this. I'll see you back at home. Michael: Okay. I'll see you in a bit. Officer: What about you? Dante: You know what? I'll do the questioning if that's okay. You got any idea who's responsible for this? Johnny: Got no clue. It happened so fast, I didn't even get a look at the car, who was driving. I'm just lucky to be alive. My buddy here hadn't shown up in time, thrown me to the ground, I'd be a dead man. Thanks. I owe you one. Ethan: No problem, man. I mean, I just reacted, you know. Glad you're okay. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Murphy: Hi. Brenda: Hi. Murphy: Oh, look at you. Beautiful. Wow. Brenda: I know. Murphy: Nice digs. Brenda: It's Cartullo, better for security. Murphy: Ah. Well, we know what a stickler you are for security. You look amazing, by the way. Brenda: No. I'm exhausted. Murphy: Exhausted from what? Brenda: Ha ha ha! Murphy: From--here. Let me see if I can get this without killing anybody. I actually was expecting you to call and cancel. Brenda: What are you talking about? Murphy: I know how you hate these premiere thingies. Brenda: I would never let Murphy Sinclair go to a red-carpet event by himself. Murphy: Well, you know, Murphy Sinclair would actually have liked to have canceled himself. I hate these things. Brenda: I know you do. Murphy: I always feel like a piece of meat out there. I mean, I know it's good for the movie. But I am glad that you're coming with me, because now I know there will at least be one real person with me. But you have to promise me one thing. Brenda: What? Murphy: You're not gonna start kissin' my ass. Brenda: I'll try. Murphy: I heard about what happened the other night. You doin' okay? Brenda: Yep. I'm fine. Murphy: So this guy was really trying to, like, scar your face? Brenda: Yeah. And the bodyguards caught him in time. It's not a big deal. It's fine. Murphy: Ah. Wack-job. Brenda: Yeah. Murphy: Well, anyway, here's to you. Brenda: No, here's to you. Murphy: I missed you. Brenda: I missed you, too. Murphy: I missed you so much. It's good to see you. Mmm. Hand's all covered in champagne. Oh, my gosh. You know what? Brenda: What? Murphy: We gotta get goin'. Brenda: Okay, good. Murphy: The sharks are waiting. Yeah, exactly. Brenda: Awesome. [SCENE_BREAK] Mike: Hoo. Well, hey, now. Heh heh. Sonny: What are you doing? Mike: I know that look. I do. I mean, you do remember that she's a federal prosecutor, right? Sonny: Makes for an interesting challenge, doesn't it? Mike: Yeah. Heh. But, look, I'd be lying if I didn't admit I'm a little concerned. Look, she told me that she saw you on the docks the other night... Sonny: Mm-hmm. Mike: And you thought she was Brenda. I mean, besides the dark hair, I can't think of 2 women who are less alike. Sonny: Ahh. Brenda, she's been on my mind. I was thinkin' about her when I ran into Claire, and it was dark, foggy, and for a split second, she looked like her. I don't know. I called Brenda's name out. Mike: Brenda's been gone, what, 6, 7 years? Why is she on your mind now? Sonny: Robin ran into Brenda in Africa. She's doin' this big charity, and Brenda gave her her e-mail address and her phone number. Mike: So you're thinking about contacting Brenda? Sonny: Look, she's on my mind, and, you know, it's like somebody mentions her name after all these years, and for whatever reason, just can't stop thinkin' about her. [SCENE_BREAK] Claire: Well, I should probably prepare you. Ronnie: Am I gonna like it? Claire: Probably not. Turns out there's a loophole in Jason Morgan's plea bargain, so once the court is informed, we'll be forced to release him from Pentonville. Ronnie: What the hell you talkin' about? What loophole? You prepared the paperwork yourself. Claire: Turns out I overlooked something. The legalities are being verified as we speak, but I've already reviewed them, and Jason will be freed by the end of the day. Ronnie: Ahh. It's unbelievable. Are you tellin' me there's absolutely no way you could put a stop to this? Claire: I'm afraid not. Ronnie: Do you know how bad the timing is on this? Huh? Johnny Zacchara almost got taken out by a drive-by today, okay? You know he's gonna retaliate against Sonny, and now you throw Jason Morgan back into the mix, everything just gets worse. Claire: Not necessarily. Ronnie: Not necessarily? How can this possibly be good? Oh, unless you have some angle that I don't know about. Claire: Freeing Jason will encourage Sonny to trust me, and he'll lower his guard enough to incriminate himself. Ronnie: Come on, Claire. Freeing Jason just makes Sonny stronger. Claire: Turning Jason loose is a necessary sacrifice to get to the real prize, and that has always been Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: I'm sorry, Lisa. I had no idea you had feelings for me in college. You didn't say anything. Lisa: Well, it's not like it's the easiest thing to just come out and, you know, say, and I didn't wanna ruin everything, and I didn't know how you'd react. I really was in love with you back then, and I've been love with you ever since, and that's the truth. Patrick: I really don't know what to say. I'm married. I have a baby. You know that. Lisa: Yeah, I guess that's what I get for not having the guts to tell you how I felt until now. I mean, it was a mistake not to tell you back then, you know, in college or when I moved here and we started working together, and, you know, I just thought I'd follow your lead, you know, take it casual, friends with benefits. And I thought maybe if it started off that way, it might turn into something else. Patrick: Well, I apologize if I led you on in any way. If I would have known how you felt-- Lisa: You wouldn't have gotten involved if you knew that I was emotionally attached. Yeah. I knew that, and that is why I kept quiet about my feelings. Patrick: It's too late for us. I love Robin. We have a daughter. They are my family. Sleeping with you was a mistake. I love Robin, but you and me are over. I'm sorry. Lisa: Are you saying that you felt nothing between us? No connection at all? It was just sex? [Doorbell rings] Maxie: Hi. I came to return this. Robin wanted me to scan some pictures for Mac. Oh. There's something very wrong with this picture. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: Well, you know, I guess it's just in my nature to respond when bad things happen. You know, it's like a natural ability, like a sixth sense. Johnny: Well, I'm just glad it was workin' today. Dante: You can start tapin' off the area. Forensics is already here. Maya: Hey, what happened? You guys okay? Dante: Well, there was a drive-by shooting. These guys are lucky to be alive. Johnny: I wouldn't be if it weren't for your boyfriend right here. He pushed me out of the way just as the bullets started to hit. Ethan: Yeah, it's not what you think. I don't go looking for trouble. I swear. You know, I just happened to be in the area. Maya: Ethan, relax, okay? I'm not gonna get mad at you for saving Johnny's life. I'm just glad you're okay. Sounds like what you did was pretty heroic. Dante: Can you two take it over there so these guys can get to work? Maya: Sure. Ethan: I'm really glad that you're impressed, but I gotta come clean with you. And no one hears this but you, all right? It wasn't really me. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: Thanks. I'll let you know if we find anything. Johnny: Yeah. Sure you will. Dante: What's that supposed to mean? Johnny: Both you and I know that your father's the reason I just got shot at. I mean, you're not gonna do a damn thing to prove it, are you? Just another thing you're gonna let Sonny skate on. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Stone Cold. I was gratified to receive your summons. You seem troubled. Jason: Sam tells me that you guys are planning to blackmail a federal judge. Spinelli: Yes. Jason: Is that right? Spinelli: It is an ingenious plan. I mean, fair Samantha deserves the lion's share of the credit, although the Jackal's cyberskills were crucial in selecting a suitable target, the lecherous judge-- Jason: Okay, so for all you know, this judge could be the subject of an Internal Affairs investigation? Spinelli: Research indicates no such proceeding. And I've confirmed with the brusque lady of justice, and she's verified that the deviant Dunbar does have the proper jurisdiction to mandate your release. Jason: Yeah, well, I'm not okay with this. Spinelli: Stone Cold, this is the perfect opportunity. Jason: It's too risky, Spinelli. Spinelli: Stone Cold, it is my duty as your loyal friend to at least try to secure your release. Jason: I have a better way for you to help me. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronnie: No, without Jason, Sonny's gonna have to be more hands-on with the business, and the odds go up dramatically, all right, with busting Sonny if Jason's not around to take his fall. Claire: Ronnie, you're not looking at the big picture. Jason was never the intended target. It was Sonny the whole time, so if this move gets me his trust, then it's well worth it. Ronnie: Aw, come on. Claire: Okay? I'm in a perfect position with Sonny right now, and when Jason's released, Sonny's gonna trust me even more. He'll feel safer around me. He'll get sloppy, and when it's time to pull the rug out, he'll never see me coming. Ronnie: What if you're wrong? Claire: I'm not. Ronnie: Well, I'm glad you're so confident, 'cause I'm sure the hell not. You're lettin' a known killer go back into the street, all right? And what if your little plan doesn't work? Then what? Claire: That's my risk to take. Ronnie: Well, it's an easy risk for you to take, because you're not gonna be the one in the middle of the crossfire. You'll just maybe lose your integrity and your job and maybe go back to some little town and start over. Meanwhile, Sonny'll continue to get stronger, okay? I think it's a bad idea, Claire. I don't care what you say. Claire: Claire Walsh. He's expecting my call. Hello. Yes, sir. I need to speak to you about Jason Morgan's plea bargain. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Come in. Come in. Robin is in New York visiting her mom with Emma, but you can join us for some NASCAR if you'd like. Maxie: I'll pass. The sound of the cars gives me a headache every time. It's weird the TV's not on, though. Lisa: Yeah. There's a rain delay. We were actually here talking about a patient. Ah, such a bummer. It's still goin' on. You know what? I'm actually gonna head back to the hospital. I'm gonna check on Mrs. Grady's leg. Patrick: Okay. Lisa: Okay? So next time, my place, you bring the beers. Patrick: Yeah, yeah. Lisa: Yeah? Heh heh. Okay. It was nice to see you again. Maxie: I don't like her. It's obvious that she wants you, and do you really think Robin would be comfortable with Lisa hanging out your house when she's not here? Patrick: Maxie, you're right. She kind of just sprung it on me, but I need to have a conversation about what's appropriate. Maxie: Right. Okay, well, tell Robin that I scanned the pictures, and sorry for getting all judgmental on you. Patrick: No, no. No, you're right. I'll tell Robin about the pictures. Thank you. Maxie: See you later. Patrick: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: The Jackal is ready and willing. How can I help? Jason: Need to protect Sam from herself. This whole blackmail thing just tells me that she's getting desperate and reckless. Spinelli: It is a most arduous task. I mean, when fair Samantha sets her mind to something, she is a force to be reckoned with, as I'm sure you're well aware of. Jason: I know that. That's why I'm asking you for your help. I need you to help her focus on something good, not something that's gonna get her sent to prison. Spinelli: Okay. I will do all I can to dissuade her from further rescue missions, but you have to understand that your incarceration has deprived many of your wise counsel, and I fear it's not just fair Samantha that's acting out. The Valkyrie, Mr. Sir are in dire need of your presence. [SCENE_BREAK] Murphy: I have never seen a woman run so fast in stilettos. Brenda: Oh, I doubt that's true. Murphy: Oh, my God. Brenda: Anyway, anyone could outrun those scum of the earth. Murphy: Oh, please. Brenda: Okay, I'm going to have to officially admit that these are a little bit challenging, and you know I'm usually an expert. Murphy: Mmm. Brenda: Maybe my feet are swelling. Do you think that they're crying... Murphy: Ha! Brenda: At the after party because they miss you so much? Ah ha ha! Murphy: I don't care. I don't care. Brenda: Really? Murphy: Yeah. I can only take so much sucking up in one evening. It was definitely time for the Irish good-bye. Brenda: I love the Irish good-bye. What is it? Murphy: The Irish good-bye is when you sneak out the back door without saying good-bye. I learned it from a friend of mine, Dave, back in L.A. Brenda: Love Dave. Murphy: Saves an hour every time. For you. Brenda: Felt like the photographers were extra crazy tonight. Was it just me? I think it's a good sign. It means your movie's gonna be a big success. Murphy: I think they were more interested in my supermodel girlfriend. If they only knew that you had a weakness for late-night gelato. Brenda: I love that gelato. Murphy: Not bad, right? Brenda: And that sweet little man. Murphy: Mr. Campisi. Brenda: Yeah, who's he? Murphy: He's actually an old friend, and I may have told him that we were gonna stop by today. Okay, I was lucky enough to live here for about 4 months 5 years ago. You know, and I was workin' on that big submarine film. You remember that one? Brenda: Yeah. Murphy: Yeah. Well, me and the guys in the cast ate about one meal a day over at Mr. Campisi's shop. I practically lived on the tomato and mozzarella panini, that and the gelato. Brenda: So you know that route we took through the kitchen? Murphy: Yes. Brenda: That's why he let us go back there, you've been on that route a million times? Murphy: That is the secret escape, and it works. Brenda: But not with other girls. Murphy: No! No. With the guys. Brenda: Yeah. Murphy: Yeah, no. It's a secret escape, and it works every time. The only thing I'm bummed out that you missed out on, though, is Mr. Campisi chewing out the paparazzi in Italian, and it's amazing. It never gets old. Brenda: What's going on with you? Murphy: I don't know. I was just having one of those moments tonight. Um... Brenda: Yeah, you seem a little... Murphy: Well, do you ever have one of those, where all the cameras are flashing and everyone is smiling around you, and you know--no, I--no. You absolutely know that you're the luckiest person in the world, but-- Brenda: Yeah. But... Murphy: But... Brenda: You still feel a little bit lonely. Murphy: Yeah. Brenda: Yeah. Murphy: That, I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Mike: You know, I've got another theory why this Brenda stuff is hitting you so hard. Sonny: Take your best shot, Mike. Mike: Okay, okay. It's because of where you are in your life right now. You're estranged from your kids, from Carly, your best friend is locked up, and you've got a long-lost son who wants to have nothing to do with you. Sonny: No, that makes me feel real nice. Thank you. Mike: All right, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Sonny. I'm just saying it all ties together. Sonny: Yeah. Mike: It's not who Brenda was to you, it's who you were when you were with her. Sonny: Everything was so much simpler back then. Mike: Exactly. Everything was less complicated, which meant that you could just focus on Brenda. [Door opens] Mike: Eh, I gotta make some money, right? Hey, honey. I know what you want. I got the usual. Claire: I've got an update for you about Jason. [SCENE_BREAK] [Dante sighs] Dante: Hey. Michael: How'd it go? Any other cops suspicious or anything? Are we... Dante: No, I think we're good. Johnny and Ethan covered for you. I mean, not that you did anything wrong, but I don't want you involved in a shootout at all in any way. Michael: The judge would have sent me on the first bus back to Pentonville. I know that. Dante: Yeah. Michael: Thanks for-- [Knock on door] Ronnie: Dante! Open up! It's Ronnie! Dante: Great. Okay, remember, you didn't show up to Johnny's until after I got there. Michael: Yeah. All right. Dante: Oh, hey. Ronnie: What's the problem? What are you hidin' now? Dante: Nothing. I'm embracing the concept of privacy. I even locked off the elevator so people like you have to knock before you walk into my house. Ronnie: Whatever. Look, I just came by to tell you that you missed something today at the crime scene. Dante: Missed what? I talked to everyone who was there. Ronnie: No, everybody except the little old lady lives across the street. She called the station. She claimed she saw the whole thing go down. She said there was someone else involved-- big kid, blonde hair. Sound like somebody we know? [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: A toast to Michael for ruining his father's plans by saving my life. Ethan: Hey, I'll drink to that. Although I wouldn't get too comfortable. You know, Lopez'll still be gunning for you, with Sonny pulling his strings. Johnny: Yeah. Well, Sonny's not gonna be a problem for much longer. Ethan: What does that mean? What, are you gonna--this is a peace proposal, a truce? I mean, just think. We could all get back to our higher purpose, making money. Johnny: Ah, no, Sonny's been workin' overtime trying to put me into the ground. I think it's time I killed him, in self-defense of course. [SCENE_BREAK] Brenda: You know that I know what it's like to have a million people around you and still feel lonely. Murphy: I guess comes with the territory, right? Brenda: Yeah. Murphy: I mean, I didn't know that I was gonna become this big movie star. I mean, I was just this guy who booked the right role at the right time. It's okay. Brenda: Sorry. Murphy: It's all right. No problem. I mean, you know how it works. Brenda: I know. Murphy: Anyways, now it seems like everyone wants a piece of me. Brenda: I want a piece of you. Murphy: Yeah. Nice. [Brenda laughs] Murphy: How could you not? I mean, I love my job. I do. I mean, I'd be an idiot to complain about it. But I do feel isolated sometimes. Brenda: Mmm. I mean, money, success, and fame are nothing on their own, are they? Murphy: See? This is why it's so amazing to have you around, because you get it like no one else gets it. Guess this is why I've started rearranging my schedule so that I can spend time with you. Brenda: Stop. Murphy: I mean, I really do look forward to spending time with you. I do. Brenda: My God. You're so sweet. Murphy: But... Brenda: I just wish you were better-looking. Then my life would be really good. Murphy: Must be the gelato. I think I better hit the gym. Brenda: Oh, yeah. Get right on that, please. Murphy: You know, I've been wanting to talk to you about something. Brenda: Okay. Murphy: It's something I've been thinking about, thinking about for a long time, actually. You really do make me happy every time that I see you, and I've made a decision that I don't want that to end. Ever. I'm in love with you, Brenda, and you'd make me the happiest man in the world if you would marry me. [SCENE_BREAK] Guard: You're Mr. Popular today, Morgan. Make it quick. Jason: Is everything all right? Sonny: It's about to be. You're goin' home.