Ric tells Elizabeth that he thinks Jake has a thing for her. Jake and Carly have breakfast together in his room. As they open the door to go to work, Elizabeth and Ric are passing by in the hallway. Olivia tells Alexis that she is sorry if she hurt her by sleeping with Julian. Alexis says she doesn't know of another reason that Olivia would rebound from Ned with Julian other than to stick it to her. Olivia says that should be impossible because Alexis is supposedly finished with Julian and with Ned now. She says the only reason it would matter is if Alexis is just stringing Ned along and using him as a backup plan when she really wants to be with Julian. Julian is anxious to hear from his attorney. Lucas can't believe that Alexis won't represent Julian after Julian led her to Luke. Julian says Alexis won't forgive him for throwing Ric under the bus to save his family. Lucas says Julian was saving Alexis' family too and that if he, the person who was shot, can forgive Julian, then Alexis should be able to as well. Lucas says he still worries that someone still wants Julian dead. Julian admits that he is back in the business. Fluke tells Carlos to kill Julian for failing to kill Jordan. He says it is Carlos's last chance after botching the Ric Lansing hit. Fluke tells Carlos that Johnny Zacchara will replace Julian because the cops are going to believe that Johnny didn't really kill his father. Johnny announces to Sonny that he is taking over the Jerome crime family and then he will go after Sonny's territory. Sonny wonders how Johnny plans to accomplish that from behind bars. Johnny announces that he is getting out. Sonny says Johnny wasted his money on whoever he paid off because it isn't going to work. Agent Sloan tells Anna that he has evidence that Johnny didn't kill his father. Anna says the evidence is fabricated and that Johnny confessed. Sloan says false confessions happen all the time, citing Carlos Rivera. Anna says she isn't going to reopen the case. Sloan tells her that it is already reopened.
Anna: Whatever it is that you did to get that Agent Sloane off my back, it -- yeah, I know. It's just for the time. But it worked. I mean, it's -- it's stalled him for now, but he said that he's still gonna keep coming after me. [Knock on door] Anna: Um, okay, look, yeah. I-I got to call you. I'll call you back. Okay. Thanks, Frisco. Bye. Yeah? [Door opens] Agent Sloane: Happy New Year. [SCENE_BREAK] [Fence door opens] Johnny: Hey, hey, hey, hey, Sonny! Happy New Year! Hey, I don't know about you, but from where I'm sitting, 2015 -- [Clicks tongue] -- It's gonna be a great year. That's right. If everything goes according to plan, I'm taking over the Jerome crime family. [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: I was in a bad place last night, and I did some things that I did not set out to do, I have no intention of repeating. And -- and if I hurt you in any way, I-I really am sorry. Alexis: Are you? Olivia: Excuse me? Alexis: If you hurt me, would you be sorry? Because you made it very clear that you were level-headed and sober when you slept with Julian last night. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: You better get here soon, because I am not going to Pentonville. I need my lawyer to get me out of these charges. You know, like you're being paid to do. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Fluke: It's about time. Carlos: Came as soon as I got your message. Said we got a problem? Fluke: Yes. Specifically, I said one that requires a permanent solution. Carlos: No, I heard you. I assume you're talking about Ric Lansing. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: [Laughing] No, no, no, no, no, no, everything's -- everything's fine. I just wanted to make sure I called you and -- and wished you a Happy New Year. Uh, the party was, um... it was great. Yeah, Elizabeth and I had a wonderful time. Oh, you know, the usual. It was, uh, champagne, noisemakers, people kissing at midnight -- that kind of thing. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knocking on door] Jake: I'm coming! [Knocking on door] Jake: I'm coming. Jake: Happy New Year. Carly: So far, so good. Jake: [Chuckles] Come on in. You caught me getting out of the shower. Carly: Caught you with your pants down. Literally. Jake: Yeah, you did. Since you, uh, comped me the room, I guess you're entitled to catch me any way you want. [Clears throat] What can I do for you? Carly: Gee. Where to start? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: [Gasps] No way. She's gonna take you sledding? You guys are so lucky. No. Okay, baby. You have fun with Emma and everyone. I'll talk to you later. Stop. I love you. Okay, bye. [Chuckles] Ric: Why didn't you tell him I said hi? Elizabeth: Stop it. Ric: Cam have a good New Year's? Elizabeth: Oh, "the best." His words. They celebrated midnight at 10:00 and had sparkling cider. Ric: Oh, he's a madman. Elizabeth: Sounds like everyone had a good time. Ric: Oh, good. Well, your good time isn't quite over yet. Elizabeth: Really? Ric: Mm-hmm. Elizabeth: Do you have ideas? Ric: Yeah. It's the first day of the new year. And I know exactly how I want to be spending it. [SCENE_BREAK] Fluke: Ric Lansing? What makes you think I'm interested in him? Carlos: I was supposed to take him out. I know Johnny ordered the hit, but it's pretty obvious who's in charge. You. Fluke: You got that right. Carlos: I know how pissed you were when I showed up at the gallery with the job not done. Fluke: Yes, I was. Carlos: Just so we're clear here, okay, there was nothing I could do. Jordan and Shawn, they showed up guns drawn. I shoot Lansing, they shoot me. Fluke: Okay, calm down, man. Just chill. I have a problem. Not Ric Lansing. And it needs to be solved. Carlos: What problem is that? Fluke: Julian. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Lucas. Lucas: [Chuckles] Great to see you, too, Dad. Julian: I'm sorry. Of course, I'm glad to see you. Come on in. Good to see you. Lucas: Yeah, you hide it well. Julian: [Sighs] Well, I'm sorry. I expecting my attorney. He's, um... wee, wee bit late. Lucas: Yeah, well, come on. It is New Year's Day. Maybe he partied a little hard last night and he's still home recovering. Julian: Hmm. Yeah. Guess it could be that. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: So, I'm busy. I-I have a full drunk tank downstairs plus 12 new DUIs and my ongoing cases. So if you're here to harass me about Faison, then you need to just go outside -- Agent Sloane: Now, now, I can't harass you about Faison, remember? Your friend Frisco Jones put the kibosh on that. Anna: All the good it's gonna do. You've made it excruciatingly clear that you're still gonna pursue the matter. Agent Sloane: And I will. Soon. But I'm not here to discuss your myriad of crimes on this beautiful January morning. No, I'm here to talk about Johnny Zacchara. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Is that right, Johnny? You're taking over the, uh, Jerome crime family? Johnny: That's right. Like I said, turning the three families into one well- oiled machine. Sonny: And what's your, uh, next step on your quest for power? The moon? Johnny: [Laughs] You turkey. No, man. I'm staying a little more local. I was thinking maybe, uh, your territory. Sonny: And how you gonna do that behind bars? Johnny: Well, simple. I don't. See, Sonny, I don't plan on spending too much time around here. That's right. I'm getting out. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: I was just trying to be gracious. If that's a problem for you, then please forget I ever said anything. Alexis: I'm just trying to be honest, Olivia. And I don't buy that you slept with Julian by accident. Olivia: I take full responsibility for my gross lapse in judgment, okay? Alexis: Ned told me that you wanted a relationship with him. I'm sorry that that's not the case. Olivia: Yeah, I'm -- I'm real clear about that fact. Thanks a lot. Alexis: I'm sorry that it didn't work out. I truly am. But what I don't see if why you would rebound with someone like Julian unless you wanted to stick it to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Bloody Marys and "The Golden Girls." What better way to start the new year, huh? Lucas: Yeah, it's great. They run this marathon every single New Year's Day. Hey, maybe we can make it a father/son tradition, huh? [Both laugh] Julian: All right, fine. Lucas: Oh. Julian: To the traditions in the making. Lucas: All right. Cheers. Julian: Yep. Hmm. Lucas: [Sighs] Julian: You all right? Lucas: Oh, wow, I needed that. Julian: Hair of the dog? Lucas: Yeah. Let me put it this way -- your lawyer's not the only one who partied too hard last night. I hate to admit it, but I think I'm getting a little too old for the after-after-party. Julian: Yeah, well, after-after-party or not, my lawyer should have been here by now. Lucas: If you need one that bad, why don't you just hire somebody else? Doesn't, uh, Derek Wells Media or whatever you call it now have an in-house counsel? Julian: Well, to handle libel, slander, insider trading, sure, but for the charges that are against me, I'm gonna need an expert criminal defense attorney. Lucas: Okay. What about Diane miller? Julian: Yeah, well, she's the best, but she's already representing Sonny. Lucas: Hmm. And I assume that Alexis is out of the question? Julian: [Chuckles] Understatement of the year, yes. Lucas: You know, I really thought that when you came clean to her that things were gonna work out between the two of you. Julian: Yeah. I had hoped so, too, so... Lucas: Well, look, for what it's worth, I think you did the right thing, Pops. Thanks to you, the real Luke Spencer's back where he belongs. [SCENE_BREAK] Carlos: You want me to take out Julian? Fluke: Failure abounds in this organization. That has to change. Your inability to eliminate Ric Lansing was almost understandable. Almost. But Ava was given the job of killing Michael Corinthos, and he's still vertical, breathing with a brand-new name. Carlos: Yeah, well, if Ava screwed up, let me kill her. Fluke: [Chuckles] I like your enthusiasm. But no. We're here about Julian. He was given a very simple assignment -- kill Jordan Ashford, a traitor. Since he failed to take out Jordan, you take him out. Consider it your last opportunity to amend for botching the Lansing hit. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: I'm so glad that you hung on to this. You really took very good care of it. Elizabeth: Well, I kept it in my jewelry box. Every now and then, I-I'd take it out and I'd read the inscription, and it would remind me of all those times we were almost happy. Ric: Something always seemed to get in the way, usually courtesy of me. Elizabeth: Not this last time, 'cause you were completely innocent. Ric: Well, there's a first time for everything, right? Elizabeth: Don't say that. Ric: No, no, come on, I mean, it's true, Elizabeth. I mean, I know I've made my share of disastrous choices in the past. The fallout usually landed on you. Look, I can't change what -- what is in the past, but I definitely can change this year. And I say 2015 is gonna be the start of a fresh, brand-new year for us. I -- you know what? I-I'm gonna make a New Year's resolution. Elizabeth: No, no, no, no, no, please don't. Please don't. They don't ever stick. Ric: Okay. All right. How about this? How about a New Year's promise, okay? Elizabeth: Oh, God. Ric: No, my New Year's promise. Listen to me. Elizabeth: Okay. Ric: Is never hurt you again and to try to be the best person that I possibly can be. I swear to you, Elizabeth. I-I-I am gonna prove myself to be a-a great father and a great boyfriend. Elizabeth: [Chuckles] Ric: Despite what Carly said about me last night. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: So, what can I do for you? Carly: We have a huge buffet upstairs in the restaurant, and I'm guessing that the guests are still sleeping it off. We have pancakes and eggs just sitting out getting cold. Jake: Oh, okay. You want me to clean it up? I can clean it up. Carly: No, I want you to have breakfast. Jake: I-I really can't accept that. Carly: The food's already made. You're not costing me anything. Jake: Look, you already gave me a place to stay, you gave me a job for the night. I think you've done enough. Carly: No, no, see? You won't be able to work if you pass out from hunger. Jake: [Chuckles] I can buy my own breakfast. Carly: With what? Jake: Well, uh, the money I've made from shoveling snow and from the tips I made last night. I could probably afford a piece of toast and make some coffee. Carly: Oh, gosh, that's not enough. Jake: Well, it's what I can afford. Carly: Okay, for all you know, you're the heir to a huge family fortune, you know. Your usual breakfast could be a-a caviar omelet. Jake: Oh, okay. Well, do heirs to huge family fortunes often end up mangled on the side of the road in the middle of the night with no ID on them? Carly: Constantly. Every three minutes. I read it on the internet. Jake: Really? Carly: Mm-hmm. Jake: Well, do you have a caviar omelet? Carly: I do. I do. It's $100. It's made to order. And I would charge you for it. Come on. What do you say? Please? Help me make a dent in the leftovers. Jake: So, I'd be eating for a cause? Carly: Yes. And you won't even have to go in the dining room and sit at the table. No, I will have room service bring it right to you. Jake: Okay. Carly: Yes! Jake: On one condition. Carly: The mimosa comes with it, I swear. Jake: That's awesome. That's not a condition. Would you join me? Carly: Yeah. I could do that. Not gonna be spending New Year's Day with Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: How do you think you're getting out of here, Johnny? You gonna plan a jail break? Johnny: Yeah, man. Me and my buddies, we're tunneling our way out. See, t-there's a big hole in my jail cell right behind a poster of Rita Hayworth. Sonny: Go for it. 'Cause there's nothing that would give me greater pleasure than to see you get shot in the back as you try to get out of here. As a matter of fact, why don't you let me know when you're doing it, so I can have a ringside seat? Johnny: Sonny, maybe the only way you're getting out of here is crawling your way through the sewers like a rat, but that's not my style. Sonny: Well, I think it perfectly describes you. Johnny: There's a guard who's gonna come by here, and when he does, I'm gonna go up to him, and I'm gonna look him right in the eye and go with him as he walks me out of this place into the real world. That's right, Sonny. [Clicking tongue] I'm gonna walk. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Johnny Zacchara? He's been in Pentonville for the past two years for murdering his father. Oh, God. What trouble is he in now? Agent Sloane: May I? Anna: [Scoffs] Can I stop you? Agent Sloane: [Chuckles] Yes, it's true. Johnny is doing time for the Anthony Zacchara murder. There's just one problem. Johnny didn't do it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: So... I'm not keeping you from anything, am I? Have any big plans? Carly: Oh, no. Just the, um, brunch rush. Why do you ask? Jake: Uh, no, you know, it's a national holiday. Pretty big one. Carly: Oh, come on. It's the holiday where people are nursing their hangovers while they do the walk of shame. Been there, done that. No thank you. I'm very happy where I am right now. Jake: Oh? Because you seem like you would like to be somewhere else. Carly: I do? Jake: You do. Carly: I already was somewhere else. I went to see Sonny this morning. I know -- I know I shouldn't have, but I did, 'cause I woke up and I thought it's a new year and a fresh start and maybe Sonny's feeling the same way, so I get in my car and I drive to Pentonville and I make it to the waiting room. Jake: No Sonny. Carly: The guard informed me that he, uh, didn't want to see me. So much for a fresh start, huh? [Chuckles] Jake: I'm sorry. Carly: It is what it is. Jake: Well, [Clears throat] If it's any consolation, if I were in prison, I'd be very happy if you visited me. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Sure your friend Jake, what he must have thought of me after Carly gave him a crash course in "the crimes and sins of Ric Lansing." Elizabeth: That was not her place to do that. Ric: When has that ever stopped Carly, huh? Elizabeth: [Chuckles] Ric: I'm surprised that Jake even let me go off with you. Elizabeth: Why would you say that? Ric: [Scoffs] Well, I get the feeling that Jake is a little hung up on you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Alexis and Luke have been friends forever. I would think she'd be appreciative of the fact that you were the one who broke him out of the nuthouse. Julian: [Chuckles] Well, I think her appreciation was dampened by the fact that I knew about it in the first place. Lucas: Yeah, but doesn't the gesture count for something? Julian: Yeah, well, I'd like to think so, but unfortunately, I also committed another, much bigger crime. Lucas: Is that a crime that you can talk about? Julian: [Chuckles] Not really. But you are my son, so you deserve to know. All right. You remember, uh, how when after you were shot I went to the police and I told them who my boss was? I turned in Ric Lansing. Lucas: Yeah, even though it was Cesar Faison. Julian: Right. I let an innocent man take the fall. I threw Molly's father under the bus. Lucas: Yeah, but Alexis still has to understand that you were trying to do the right thing. You didn't have a choice. Julian: [Sighs] Lucas: Faison was coming after your family and hers, right? So, I mean, he came after me and shot me to send a message to you. What else were you supposed to do at that point? Julian: I know, I know, but unfortunately Alexis doesn't see it that way, and I have to agree with her. Lucas: Yeah, but you were trying to do the right thing. And speaking as the one who was shot, I don't know, you know, if I can go over it, I would think that Molly and Alexis would be able to, as well. Julian: I don't think I could ever apologize enough for what happened to you. But even if you were to never speak to me again, I'm just glad that you're safe. Lucas: But, Dad, I don't blame you for what happened. But I still don't really sleep. I mean, I do, but not completely. And I probably won't until they catch him. Julian: Well, listen, I don't think you need to worry about Faison coming after you ever again. Lucas: That's not what I'm worried about. He shot me to send a message to you. And until he's apprehended, I worry that there's still somebody out there who wants you dead. Julian: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Carlos: You want Julian out of the picture? Are you sure? Fluke: You questioning my judgment? Carlos: No, I'm -- I'm just trying to cover all the angles here, okay? 'Cause turns out, Jordan did defect to the Corinthos, so if he had shot her, it might have elicited a mob war. Fluke: You agree with Julian's decision? Carlos: I just think he played it smart. Fluke: Julian has been nothing but a disappointment from day one. He and that libidinous bitch of a sister of his. Carlos: Well, if you take out Julian, who's gonna run your organization? Fluke: He'll be replaced. By Johnny Zacchara. Carlos: He's in Pentonville. Fluke: For now. As it turns out, Johnny didn't kill the old man. At least that's what the cops are gonna think. [SCENE_BREAK] Agent Sloane: We have evidence exonerating Johnny Zacchara right here. Anna: Well, that's fabricated, because he confessed. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You think you're just gonna walk right out of here, Johnny? Johnny: I know I am. Sonny: Even after you confessed to murder? [SCENE_BREAK] Agent Sloane: People make false confessions all the time. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: I confessed to killing Anthony. But I didn't do it. [SCENE_BREAK] Agent Sloane: Case in point, Carlos Rivera -- he confessed to the murder of AJ Quartermaine, but that story turned out to be nothing more than a fairytale. He was pressured into confessing by a third party. Anna: What's your point? Agent Sloane: The same thing happened with Johnny Zacchara. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: The truth is, I'm innocent. finished, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Yes, we are. Olivia: Why do you give a damn what my reasons were for sleeping with Julian? I mean, the two of you are finished, right? Alexis: Yes, we are. Olivia: Okay, so then even if I deliberately plotted to seduce Julian with the sole purpose of making you feel bad, well, that would be impossible, right? Because you're with Ned now. Unless... unless you're just using Ned, stringing him along, using him as a backup plan when the person that you really want to be with is Julian. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: You know, I can't help feeling a little responsible for this whole situation. I mean, I'm the one who pushed you to come clean to Alexis. You know what? Maybe I should talk to her. Julian: I appreciate the offer, but I don't think that's gonna work. Lucas: But she has no reason to hold a grudge. Everything worked out fine. Ric's back home safe and sound. You're not in business with these people anymore. Julian: Listen, Lucas, um... Lucas: Yeah, what? Julian: There's something I need to add. Lucas: Okay. Julian: Faison may be gone, but despite my best efforts... [Sighs] I'm back in the business. [SCENE_BREAK] Carlos: So Johnny's gonna be cleared of Anthony Zacchara's murder? Fluke: Yeah, that'll get pinned on some other poor slob. [Sighs] Carlos: [Chuckles] Well, that's actually a really solid plan. Fluke: I'm so relieved that you approve. I don't mind hearing your opinions, Carlos, even if I disagree, as long as you get the job done. Carlos: Do my best not to disappoint you. Fluke: Make sure you do. You could be very valuable to my organization. You have that killer instinct that I prize so highly. I first saw it that afternoon at the Quartermaine mansion when you went after AJ. Carlos: Not my proudest moment. Fluke: The execution was flawed, but the intention was flawless. So, Julian has outlived his usefulness. But before we go any further, the question is, are you in or are you out? [SCENE_BREAK] Agent Sloane: A signed statement from your former officer, Delores Padilla. As part of a grand-jury investigation, Officer Padilla testified under oath that she was part of a conspiracy to convict John Zacchara of Anthony Zacchara's murder. To put it bluntly, she made sure Johnny was the fall guy. Anna: This is preposterous. Are you saying that Officer Padilla, she confessed to this? Agent Sloane: Yes, it's right there in her statements. According to the case file, the PCPD had nothing to tie Johnny to the murder except his coerced confession. Anna: But he wasn't coerced! I mean, he -- he voluntarily surrendered himself. Agent Sloane: You had the murder weapon, no one to tie it to, so you pinned it on the most convenient target. Anna: Mnh-mnh. No, that's not remotely how it went down. Agent Sloane: And yet there it all is in black and white. Officer Padilla swore under oath that someone put her up to railroading Johnny Zacchara. Anna: All right. I'll bite. Who was it? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I don't know who you paid off to cook up this bogus story about you being innocent, but I can tell you right now, it's not gonna fly. You wasted your money. Anna Devane? Johnny: Yeah? Sonny: She's never gonna buy it. Johnny: It doesn't matter. Anna Devane has absolutely no say in the matter. Sonny: Well, I-I bet she doesn't agree with that. Johnny: This is way over her head, Sonny. The point is, I am minutes away from a vacated sentence and a future as a free man. Sonny: I will believe that when I see it. Johnny: You know, I can't wait to stroll back into Port Charles. Can't figure out what I'm gonna do first. Sonny: Well, I got a few suggestions. You want to hear them? Johnny: Yeah, you know, I was thinking maybe I could stop in at Kelly's, get a nice, juicy burger, say hello to Shawn, personally thank him for rescuing your brother. Sonny: Yeah, you should really do that, because I'm sure Shawn would love to say hello to you. Johnny: [Chuckles] Or I could, uh... The Floating Rib. Rack of baby backs, huh? Say hello to Mac Scorpio, ask him how he likes slinging beer after he got canned as the police commissioner. [Chuckles] [Blows air] No. You know what? I'm gonna look up Carly. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I sincerely hope you never get sent to prison, but hypothetically, if you did... are you sure it's me that you'd want to come visit you? Jake: Well, yeah. I mean, for sure. But if it's a long sentence, I definitely expect a caviar omelet. Carly: Done. Absolutely. Of course. I'm just saying are you sure there isn't someone else that you'd want on the list before me? Jake: You mean besides a better lawyer than the one I apparently had at my trial? Nope, you're it. Carly: I'm asking about your friend Elizabeth. Jake: Look...[Clears throat] I left Elizabeth's house, because I didn't want her or her sons to depend on me if I couldn't stick around, so I clearly wouldn't burden her with my hypothetical prison sentence, would I? No, I wouldn't. Carly: Oh, so Elizabeth's too delicate to come visit you, but not me -- I could handle it? Jake: Let me put this a better way. From what I've seen, it looks like you can handle pretty much anything. Carly: I can. You're avoiding the question. Jake: Oh, there's a question here? Carly: Yes! Do you still have feelings for Elizabeth? Jake: [Clears throat] It doesn't matter how I feel about Elizabeth. She's with Ric now, and she seems very happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Why would you say that you think Jake is hung up on me? Carly was the one he was kissing last night. Ric: I wasn't talking about last night. I was talking about Christmas Eve. It was pretty clear that Jake was about to kiss you when I came up on the two of you. And, you know... look, you never -- you never answered me when I asked you. Elizabeth: I was a little preoccupied with you showing up on my doorstep alive. Ric: Stop. I'm not trying to press this here. I just -- it's very clear that Jake has feelings for you, and I just want to know if you return them. Elizabeth: Jake is my friend. As far as the almost-kiss thing, that was -- we were just -- we were following tradition. We were standing under the origami mistletoe that Cameron hung up. Ric: Cameron hung it up? Wow. Elizabeth: Yes, for Emma! Ric: Wow. He's turning into quite the little Casanova. Elizabeth: Apparently he had quite the mentor. Ric: Hmm, well, I think he's far surpassed me. But, um... he's not quite tall enough to be able to hang that mistletoe. Elizabeth: Okay, I think you need to stop thinking about who hung the mistletoe and start thinking about who got kissed. Right? Ric: So you're saying that I have nothing to worry about? Elizabeth: Nothing. Ric: Glad to hear it. Very glad. Elizabeth: [Chuckles] Ric: You look even more beautiful in that dress than you did last night. Elizabeth: Well, at least I'll look fashionable while I'm doing the walk of shame. Ric: You have nothing to be ashamed of. And for the record, you're not gonna be walking anywhere. Elizabeth: Well, as much as I'd like to stay and keep, you know, doing what we're doing... Ric: Did you enjoy last night? Elizabeth: I have to go. Ric: I know. That's why I'm gonna drive you. Elizabeth: All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Look... what I do is not who I am. Who I am is your father. Lucas. I love you. And I hope you can accept me for who I am. Lucas: Like you accepted me? Julian: I once -- I once told you that I thought it was more acceptable to be a criminal than it was to be gay. And those words have haunted me ever since. I regret saying them. So if you want to walk out that door and never turn around, then I understand completely. Lucas: You know, I don't like or condone what you do. Your business -- it's immoral and it's violent. But after all this time, I'm actually getting to know my dad. Against all odds, somehow you and I have created a real relationship. I don't want to lose that. Julian: Neither do I. Not ever. So, what do you say? Want to stick around, finish this "Golden Girls" marathon? I don't know. Maybe we could watch a bowl game, maybe? Hmm? Lucas: I'd love to. But I got a movie date with Brad. I promised him we'd start off the year with "Into the Woods." The witch reminds us of Britt. [Chuckles] Besides... [Sighs] ...Don't you have that lawyer meeting? Julian: Um, actually I think I've been stood up. [SCENE_BREAK] Carlos: Now, correct me if I'm wrong. You can't afford to be identified as the new kingpin of your new mob coalition. You need a figurehead. Fluke: Hence Johnny Zacchara's impending freedom. Carlos: Johnny's a loose cannon. Julian, on the other hand, he's respected, he's knowledgeable. I think he would make a better ally than a corpse. Fluke: You getting squeamish? Feeling a little shy about pulling the trigger on your friend? Carlos: Julian didn't lift a finger to help me while I was in prison. Why would I put my ass on the line for him? Fluke: I have no idea. Carlos: This is about protecting the business. [Chuckles] Your business. If you're gonna go up against the Corinthos organization, I don't think you should be killing people that could prove useful. Fluke: Jerome is a liability, and I want him gone! End of discussion! Now, can I count on you to do the job, or do I have to reassess your value? Carlos: Consider the bastard dead. Fluke: Good answer. I knew I could count on you! I knew it! [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Agent Sloane: Padilla didn't name names, but I can guess who used her to coerce Zacchara. Anna: All right. Are you gonna tell me? Or what? Should we wait till next New Year's Eve? Big reveal? Agent Sloane: You were her direct supervisor. Anna: Are you implying that I'm responsible for framing him and falsely imprisoning him? Agent Sloane: That about sums it up. Anna: Oh, that is crap, Kyle! Agent Sloane: Well, you might want to come up with a better explanation than curses and outrage, Commissioner. Anna: Johnny is guilty. And this, all this evidence, I mean, that's not gonna make me reopen the case and get him out of Pentonville. You're crazy. You're as crazy as Faison, quite frankly. Agent Sloane: I don't need you to reopen the case. It's already done. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Me and Carly, man, we had something good once. Maybe I can get the magic back. Sonny: You know what? Go for it. Johnny: Really? I got your blessing? Sonny: Absolutely. She's probably at the Metro Court right now in the kitchen with all the knives, you know? Johnny: [Chuckles] Sonny: Perfect timing. Johnny: Probably right. She's probably still pissed off at me. Well, maybe I can hedge my bets and go after our other mutual ex, Olivia. There's also your daughter-in-law, Lulu. Sonny: Dante's gonna have a say about that. Johnny: [Scoffs] Dante. He can learn a thing or two, because, Sonny, Lulu's got this wild side that your do-gooder cop son, he can't even touch. But I think I'm gonna go with my instincts on this one. First instinct is usually right. I'm gonna give Carly a call, 'cause word has it she's getting pretty lonely on the outside -- hey, hey, oh, oh, oh, hey! Come on! You're not gonna be able to watch me walk out of here from the infirmary, Sonny! What you getting so upset about, anyway? Guard told me this morning that you refused Carly's visit. Sonny: What goes on between me and Carly is between me and Carly, Johnny. Johnny: Well, it seems like there's nothing going on, Sonny. Seems you want Carly to move on, and knowing her, she's gonna do just that. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I should get going. Jake: There's a lot of food. Why don't you stay? Carly: I can't, really. You know, people are probably waking up. They're going to the restaurant. It's probably a madhouse, so... Jake: Okay, I understand. Thanks for breakfast. Carly: My pleasure. Jake: Hey, you know, didn't you hire me last night? Carly: I did. Jake: Why don't you put me to work? Carly: I don't need a bartender. Jake: That's awesome, because I can't mix drinks. But you know what I can do? I can haul trash, I can bus tables, I can do a whole lot of things. Be happy to do it. Carly: I hope you mean it, 'cause I could use you. Come on. Jake: Let's go. Carly: All right. Ric: Hello. Happy New Year. Jake: Happy New Year. Carly: Nice dress. Elizabeth: Thanks. Jake: Happy New Year. Elizabeth: Happy New Year. Ric: Come on, Elizabeth. I'll drive you home. Carly: We're gonna take the service elevator. It'll take us straight to the kitchen. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: What do you mean, it's done? Agent Sloane: Which of those two words is unclear? Anna: Well, if you're not here to convince me to reopen Zacchara's case, why the hell are you here? Agent Sloane: I'm here as a professional courtesy. Anna: Oh, really? I can't wait to hear this. Agent Sloane: I came here to warn you, Anna. A storm is about to hit, and when it does, you will have to answer for everything you've done. As for Zacchara, there's nothing you can do to stop the case from being overturned. Anna: We'll see about that. Agent Sloane: Johnny Zacchara is being released as we speak. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You know what, Johnny? I don't care about your goons right now. [Door buzzes] Sonny: One day -- one day I'm gonna tear you apart with my bare hands, you son of a bitch. Guard: Johnny Zacchara! Johnny: Be right there. That's my ride. Boys, I can't tell you how much I'm gonna miss you. Make sure you take care of old Sonny for me, huh? Whoa. Hey. Man: Don't worry, boss. Man: We got him covered. Johnny: Pentonville, guys, it's been real, but I am outta here! [Crowing] [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Everything you're saying about Ned, you're exactly right. He's a great guy. He's kind, he's charming, and he's funny. And I missed my chance with him. You're right. And I'm frustrated with myself, and I'm frustrated with the situation. But most of all, I am frustrated watching you be so unfair to a person that I care about. Alexis: Ned seems to be fine with the way that I'm treating him. Olivia: That's probably because he thinks you actually care about him! And if that's true, and I'm wrong about this, you know what? I am sorry. I apologize. But if I'm right, and you're still carrying a torch for Julian... [Chuckles] Then you are taking advantage of a very good man to make a fool out of yourself for a rotten one. And you deserve everything you get. Enjoy the buffet. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Carlos. This is a surprise. Carlos: That was the idea. Julian: Oh, well, come on in. I'm just, uh, waiting for a call. Hey, speaking of which, have you spoken to that lawyer you hired for me? He's not answering my calls, and we had a meeting scheduled. Carlos: Yeah, about that meeting... it's been canceled. [SCENE_BREAK] Fluke: Fe, fi, fo, fum. I... oh, God! You stink! Miss me? [NEXT_ON] Anna: (to Dante) Johnny Zacchara's sentence is vacated. Johnny: (to Lulu) I'm a free man! Bobbie: (to Michael) Give her another chance. Carly: (to Olivia) Where did you run off to last night? Ned: (to Tracy) Julian Jerome is a dirt bag. Julian: (to Carlos) What the Hell are you doing? Luke: (to Fluke) Where am I?!?