Tess hitchhikes, and is found by Nash. After a brief argument over his feelings for Jessica, they kiss. Antonio, searching for Jessica falls into a bear trap, but with the help of Jessica talking to him, he manages to get free. Natalie receives a bunch of red roses from Clint. John gets the assignment of transporting Todd to the death row prison. John happily accepts. Asa and Matthew have dinner at the Palace so Asa can spend some time with Renee. Michael wants to propose to Marcie, but gets sidetracked. He receives helpful advice from Roxie, and negative advice from David.
Tess: Hey, going -- Nash. Nash: Hi. You all right? Tess: How did you find me? Nash: Everybody's looking for you. Look, where's Niki? Or is she Viki now? Tess: I don't know and I don't care where Niki is. Nash: Get in. It's freezing out there. Tess: Oh, I'd rather freeze to death than go anywhere with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: Jessica! Viki? Antonio: Ah! [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Honey, are you ok? Marcie: I think that I have hot fudge sundae in my shoe. Michael: Oh, Marcie, I am so sorry. I really didn't mean to dump that sundae all over you. Marcie: It's ok. It's a lot better than the alternative, but it's gross. Michael: The alternative? Marcie: Saving my life. The diner, about 10 minutes ago? The dreaded peanut? Anaphylactic shock, you know? Michael: Yes, the peanut. Yeah, that's right. No big deal. Marcie: Says the doctor who saves lives every single day. Michael: Hardly. Marcie: Come here. Michael: What was that for? Marcie: That's because I love you. Roxy: Young love. Good for them. Been there, done that. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Chocolates are safer. Natalie: Who sent these? Bo: Uh -- hi. Paige, honey, it's me. Happy Valentine's Day. Would you call me just as soon as you get this, ok, because you didn't sound like yourself before, and I hope everything's ok. All right, bye-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Paige: You were set up. Todd: What's that? Paige: Somebody set you up to take the fall for -- for killing Margaret and the baby. Todd: What makes you think so? Paige: I don't just think it. I know it for a fact. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Nice flowers. Natalie: Yeah. Yeah, they are, aren't they? John: Yeah. Ed: Oh, John. Good, you're here. The Commissioner and I need to talk to you about tonight. John: Ok. Bo: Just got off the phone with the warden. We're all set with Manning's transfer. Why don't -- let's go over the details in my office. Ed: Ok. Natalie: They're not from John. John: I don't understand why you're having to do a job that any rookie could handle. Bo: You got to lose the attitude, John. You're not scoring any points here. Ed: Oh, come oh, it's all right. It's part of his charm. But I.A. is doing an eval on this, so don't screw up. Bo: All right, your job -- you get Manning from point a to point b, by the book. And this is your only case, John. You know that? [SCENE_BREAK] Renee: What on earth? Matthew: Aren't you going to say hi? Renee: You were in on this, weren't you? Asa: Happy Valentine's Day, Renee. [SCENE_BREAK] [Marcie laughs] Michael: What brought that on? Marcie: I don't know, it's Valentine's Day, and I'm feeling it. I'm feeling you. Michael: I love you, too, Marcie. You know, when I think of how close I came to losing you -- Marcie: Well, it's partly my fault, Michael. It is. You know, somehow I just -- I stopped listening to my heart. Michael: I stopped listening, too. You know, I got so wrapped up in my career and my fellowship with Dr. Truman, Hugh Hughes. That guy was all over you, Marcie. Handsome young lawyer, not to mention smooth. Marcie: Hmm. Michael: So I can see why you'd fall for a guy like that. Marcie: Yeah, he was cute. Michael: Ahem. Marcie: But I'm not into him, you know, and I'm not his type. Michael: You could have anybody you want, Marcie. Marcie: Well, I don't want just anybody. I want you. And besides, you know, I don't even like dating. It's -- it's almost like work, like a job interview. Michael: Totally. I know exactly what you're talking about. Marcie: You know, with you and with al, it was -- like, it just happened, you know? It's like one minute I had no idea who you were, and then the next it was like you'd been a part of my life forever. Michael: You hated me when you first met me. You thought I was -- what'd you say -- "rude, arrogant, and self-centered." Marcie: Yeah, well, you were rude, arrogant, and self-centered. But you've changed. Michael: Because you, Marcie. I don't know who I would be if it wasn't for you. I'd probably be some rude, arrogant, self-centered doctor. Marcie: Yeah? Well, there's still time. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Not that one, it's my favorite. It's got Amarillo in it. David: Well, well, well. Drinking alone on Valentine's Day. Roxy: I'm not alone. It's like watching a movie. David: A horror movie, maybe. Love stinks. Roxy: Yeah, yeah. You know, that's my theme song. David: Oh, Roxy. You didn't. Roxy: You know, trust me, stick to the ones in the little bottle. David: If you want a real drink, just go to The Palace. Roxy: Nah, and sit around and watch those couples on a date? Unless they're serving free antidepressant martinis. David: Yeah, make mine a double. Wait a second, I thought you were with Nigel. Didn't he give you the hotel? Roxy: Nigel's married to Asa. David: I thought that was illegal in the progressive state of Pennsylvania. Roxy: Yeah. David: Well, I guess if you've got enough oil fields -- Roxy: Mmm! David: What? Roxy: No, it's not about the money at all. No, it's true love. It's like a dog, what he feels for his master. Oh, such a sickening thought. David: You're a lot hotter than Asa. Roxy: Well, I don't feel like it. Cheers, baby. David: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: You know for a fact that I'm innocent? How? Do you know who really killed Margaret? Paige: I can't actually point a finger at anyone. Todd: Then what the hell is this about? You come in here and you say you know for a fact that I'm innocent, but you can't back it up? What good is that going to do me? Paige: I'm on your side. Todd: I don't need people on my side, I need proof. Paige: He's too smart to leave proof. Todd: Who's "he?" Wait a minute. You used to be married to Spencer Truman, right? Is that who you're talking about? Did Spencer kill Margaret? [SCENE_BREAK] Renee: Just what are you doing here, Asa Buchanan? Asa: Well, somebody had to deliver them to my very own yellow rose of Texas. Matthew: Ahem! Asa: What's wrong? Matthew: That's really corny, Grandpa. Asa: Oh, come on, this has been a whole day of sentimental, big love fest. And I just wanted my woman not to feel left out. Renee: You know, no matter how many times I tell your grandpa I'm not his woman -- Asa: She loves it. Matthew: I know. Renee: Oh, they are so beautiful. But you really shouldn't have. Asa: Don't you believe that for one minute, Matthew. If you don't give your best gal roses on Valentine's Day, you, my friend, are going to be on the hook for diamonds on your next anniversary. Matthew: Which one? Renee: Most people only have one, Matthew. Matthew: Not in this family. Renee: Mm-hmm. Well, your grandpa is getting off real easy here because today is our anniversary. Asa: Oh, shoot. What the hell do you want from me, Renee? We've been married three times. I mean, who would know? Renee: Tell me about it. Ok. Are you guys hungry? Matthew: Starving. Renee: Ok, I'm going to go and I'm going to get you a table. Asa: Hell, no. No, no. We're going to sit right here, if it's all right with Matthew. Matthew: Fine with me. Renee: Darling, wouldn't you be more comfortable in the -- in the dining room? Asa: Nope, I came over here to see you, honey. And if this is where you're going to work, then this is where I'm going to eat my steak, right here at the bar, and watch you, I don't know, order people around. Renee: "Order people around?" Asa: Yeah. I like to see you ordering people. It kind of makes my -- my blood run hot. Matthew: Hello! I'm standing right here! Renee: Ok, ok. I'm coming with two steaks. And please, the two of you, do not get in any trouble while I'm away. Asa: Nigel. How could you forget my anniversary, huh? What do you think I pay you for? Oh, ho! Well, great. Is it all wrapped up real nice? Ah, you're my man. Good man, Nigel. Matthew: You know, you're really lucky. Women get really mad when you forget stuff like that. Asa: Yeah. But Renee, you know, she kind of rolls with the punches. If you're ever going to pick out a wife, son, get one like her -- tough as nails and a heart of gold. But I really didn't deserve her. I didn't treat her very well. Matthew: Why? What'd you do? [SCENE_BREAK] John: I'm not going to pretend to like this assignment, but I'll deliver Manning in one piece. Then maybe I get my badge back? Ed: Well, you show us you can keep your cool, that you can play by the rules, then we will talk about it. John: That all? Bo: Not quite. You're going to need this. Hope you don't have to use it. And -- Ed: You think he can pull it off? Bo: Being a cop means everything to Mc Bain. Natalie: They're from my dad, in case you're wondering. John: It was nice of him. Natalie: So, if you're a good boy on this assignment, you get your job back? John: Maybe. Natalie: Except that Todd's a stick of dynamite. John: Well, thanks for the tip, but I think I can handle it. Natalie: He's killed two people, one of them being his own baby. John: Well, that's why they give us handcuffs. Look, this assignment -- it's more of a punishment than a reward. I'm stuck on a plane with Manning for the next few hours. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Did Spencer kill Margaret? Paige: You have to understand this affects a lot of people. Someone I love could -- could be hurt very badly. Todd: Ok, now listen, lady. I'm about to be put to death. It doesn't hurt much more than that. So answer me. [Key turns in lock] Todd: Was this Spencer's plan all along? Paige: It's complicated. Guard: Time's up. Todd: No, I need one more minute, please. Guard: You're done when I say you are. Todd: No. One more minute. Now, look, if you know something, if you know I'm innocent, if you've got proof, you've got -- [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: Come on, go through. [Antonio groans] Antonio: Damn it. Damn it. Antonio: Come on. I got to get to Jess-- Jessica. [SCENE_BREAK] Nash: Tess! Tess, Tess -- Tess: Let go of me! Nash: After what I've gone through, I don't think so. Tess: Do you even know who I am? Nash: Would I go through this for anybody else, Tess? Tess: Ok, great, now you know who I am, but when I called you earlier -- Nash: I do not love Jessica! Tess: So why did you call me "honey" when you thought it was Jessica? Nash: I called the girl at the coffee shop who gave me coffee "honey" the other day! Tess: Oh, you're so full of it! Nash: No, no! Come on, get real. Do you really think that I'm in love with Jessica? Tess: I know what goes on, ok, when I'm not out, and I know that Viki even accused you of making a play for Jessica! Nash: Viki was wrong! Viki was wrong! Tess: Viki's never wrong! Nash: She was wrong that time! Just think about it. If Jessica was my type, would I really go for you? Tess: So you're telling me that you have zero feelings for Jessica and I'm just dreaming this all up? Nash: No, I can't say that. Tess: I knew it! I knew you loved her, you son of a bitch. Nash: Tess, you asked me if I had feelings for her. How could I not? Every time I look at her, I see your face! And the woman I love -- you, Tess -- is inside of her trying to get out. Tess: Right! Like that's the only reason! Nash: Well, she also happens to be carrying our baby. All right, I want to be with you, the two of us. Look, I wouldn't care if I never saw Jessica again because it'd mean that we won, you and me. Tess, we can make this work. All right? We can do it. But I can't do it alone. Tess? Tess, what's the matter? Tess? Jessica's voice: Antonio. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: Hang on, honey. I'm coming. [Antonio grunts] [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Know what, you're right, this assignment's a no-brainer for you. John: It is. You seem disappointed. I mean, what do you want me to do? You want me to sit on my ass and not do anything? Natalie: You won't get hurt that way. John: I didn't know you cared. Natalie: You know, I didn't completely shut down when you and Cristian lied to me. John: I'm a cop. It's who I am, it's what I do. Natalie: Right, just like Cristian's a professional boxer. John: Since when? Natalie: I don't know, maybe it's not going to happen. I hope not. But Cristian's not going to listen to me any more than you will. Do me a favor? That St. Jude medal that I gave you -- please wear it? John: See you when I get back. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: She knows I'm innocent. Get her back here. She knows I'm innocent! I -- no, I got to make a call, I got to make a call. Guard: It's too late! Todd: I got to talk to Blair! [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: You know, this place always feels magical to me. I think it's because, you know, I know how much love that Cristian put into that statue when he sculpted it. It's going to sound silly, but I just always feel so connected here, like all these little miracles happen. Michael: You know, before we got together, I used to come here and sit, you know -- Marcie: Mm-hmm. Michael: Try and think. It was like she was always able to help me see things in a different way. Marcie: Hmm. Michael: Sounds really stupid, doesn't it? Marcie: No. No, it doesn't, because I feel the same way. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: No, he didn't. David: What? Roxy: Look what's in Mikey's hand. David: What? Roxy: He's got a ring. David: How can you see that from all the way over here? Roxy: I have a highly developed ring-detector. I think he's going to pop the question right in front of us. David: On Valentine's Day. How cliché. Roxy: Oh, shut up, it's romantic. David: Oh. Sure, it's romantic -- today. But what happens when he looks back on this and he remembers that she threw him out on his ear? That she give away his cashmere sweater to someone else instead of him on Christmas Day? And then she makes this big production out of blowing into some multi- millionaire's ear just to make him jealous? Well, you know what he's going to do? He's going to look back on this day and he's going to wish that he could do it all over again. And on Valentine's Day. And every subsequent valentine's day, it's all going to come rushing back to him, all the pain, the agony, and the torture, in direct proportion to the number of doilies and pink hearts and chocolate-covered crickets -- whatever people hand out to each other today. And he's going to remember one thing -- "I was given a heart. Now, why does that guarantee that it's going to be broken?" Roxy: Right on, brother. It grows back like a lizard. David: I'm exhausted. What are you talking about? Roxy: You know when you cut the tail off of a lizard? It grows back. And a heart kind of does that, too, you know? David: How many of those little chocolate bottles did you eat? Roxy: You know, I've had enough to make my teeth itch. David: I'm over Dorian, you know. Roxy: Oh, yeah, sure. And I'm Elizabeth Taylor. You know, talk about a rubber heart. "It bounces, but it don't break." David: I can't let him do this. Roxy: Hmm! Stop that. They're ga-ga over each other. They have been ever since they knew it. David: Yeah, well, Dorian and I were ga-ga over each other, too -- all the way to the altar. Roxy: Listen, you took off on her. I read all about it in the society page. David: There was more to it than that. Roxy: Listen, if you two were meant to be together, you'd be sipping bubbly at crème brulee, talking about your future together. You blew it, Vickers, so don't take it out on these lovebirds. David: Yeah. Roxy: You know, personally speaking, I think they got a real shot. David: You just wait till they start planning the wedding. Roxy: Hey, you're harshing my mood, so if you don't behave yourself, you go mooch somewhere else. David: Ok, ok, then I'll behave. I'd rather drink free beer than get sanctimonious. Roxy: All right, now get down on one knee. Mama wants her money's worth. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Marcie, um, you know that I love you, right? Marcie: Well, yeah, and I love you, too. Michael: Ok, um, there's something that I've been wanting to say to you -- Marcie: Mm-hmm? Michael: For a very long time. I mean, not from the day that I met you, but pretty much -- Marcie: Listen, can we go inside and talk about this? Because I'm actually freezing. Michael: What? Marcie: Well, you know, I'm soaking wet here, I'm cold, I'm uncomfortable, I have chocolate in my shoe, have to go tinkle -- Michael: Ok, no, I -- Marcie: And if I don't go home and change right now, we're going to miss Lifehouse. Michael: I understand that. This will only take a minute, tops. Marcie: Yeah, but we have all night long, and, you know, it's not every day, like, a band like Lifehouse comes to Llanview. Michael: Uh, I remember simply red coming to Llanview. Marcie: Well, yeah, I remember them, too. That was, like, the best night of my life, anyway, so far, you know? Michael: Marcie -- Marcie: Michael, please? I promise you, I promise you that I'll make it up to you. I just really have to go to the bathroom. Please? Marcie: We can talk all night if you want. Ok? [SCENE_BREAK] Asa: You know Renee and I were married before? Matthew: Yeah, three times, so far. What did you do wrong? Asa: You name it. Lied, cheated. The whole kit and caboodle. But Renee was no doormat. She didn't like to be treated badly. Our son, your uncle Ben, brought us together this time before he died. Matthew: You miss him, don't you? Asa: Yes. I do. Renee: Ok, here we go. Something to get started. Matthew: Thanks. Renee: Mm-hmm. Asa: Matthew? Take a look at this woman. They don't make a better woman than this. Renee: Oh, come on. Asa, stop it. Asa: Hell, no, I didn't go far enough. You are the best wife I've ever had. Matthew: That sounds really funny. Renee: He's got a point, Asa. Asa: Well, you know what I was trying to say. Matthew: You know, maybe she doesn't. Asa: What? Matthew: I've never heard you say you love her. My mom always said you have to tell someone how much you love them, like you have to say the words. That's what mom always used to tell me. Renee: Darling? Don't you worry, kiddo, because we're not going anywhere. Asa: You got that right. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: Ugh! Jessica's voice: Antonio. Antonio: Hang on, baby. Hang on. Jessica's voice: I need you, Antonio. Please, hurry. Antonio: Ah! [SCENE_BREAK] Nash: Tess? Tess? Tess: Yep, still me. Nash: Are you all right? Tess: I just have a god-awful headache. Nash: All right. You're probably freezing, too, and that can't be good for you or the baby. Let's -- let's -- Tess: I'm not going anywhere with you. Nash: Well, you're not going anywhere without me. All right, you can run as far as you like, but I'll find you. I'm nothing without you, Tess. I never have been and I never will be. Tess: Why should I believe you? Nash: You want to know why? [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: Come on, Michael, I cannot go to Ultra Violet wearing an ice cream sundae! Michael: Marcie, Marcie, honey, honey, honey -- Marcie: What? What? Michael: We have plenty of time. Marcie: What is up with you? You're acting really weird. Michael: Weird? Marcie: Yes. Michael: No. I'm just nervous. Marcie: Why? [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Come on, Mikey. Come on. It's now or never. David: This calls for the good stuff. Roxy: Ooh, you've been holding out on me. David: Easy. Easy. Open the box slowly. These are truffles. They're from Paris. Roxy: Ooh-la-la. David: They are to be savored, one at a time. You'll do as I say. Are you ready? Roxy: Mm-hmm. David: Remove a truffle. Roxy: Mm-hmm. David: No. You'll do as I say, you got it? Roxy: Uh-huh. David: Look at it. Roxy: I am. David: Really touch it. Smell it. Now, put it in your mouth. Tell me what happens. Roxy: Mmm. David: Mm-hmm. Roxy: Mmm. David: Mm-hmm. Roxy: Oh, man, oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh. Oh! Michael: Get a room, will you? David: Hi, you two. Marcie: Hey. David: We just got here. Roxy: Who needs a view when you got chocolate? Marcie: Well, that's an ad campaign waiting to happen, isn't it? Michael: Yeah. David: So, what are you two up to? Marcie: We're going to U.V. To see Lifehouse -- if Michael will ever let me go home and change. Michael: I just don't understand what the big rush is. Marcie: I'm freezing my buns off here and I got to tinkle! Roxy: Yeah, me, too. Marcie: You know, if you enjoy standing out here in this freezing cold, then you hang out with them. I'm going to go home, get changed, and I will meet you back at U.V., Ok? Bye. Happy Valentine's Day. Roxy: Bye, honey. David: Bye. Michael: Wow, that went swimmingly. Roxy: Ok, let's have it. Michael: Have what? Roxy: The rock in your pocket. Come on. David: Trust me, it's better this way. Marriage is for the birds. Michael: How did you know I was going to ask her to marry me? Roxy: Hey, baby, come to mama now. Sweetie, you got to breathe, because I saw your knees flapping before. Sit down, I'll tell you all about it, because it's going to be ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Renee: You know, your mom's going to be ok, and so are you. Matthew: Thanks, but you don't know that. No one does. Renee: No, I don't, but I know one thing for sure. I know how much Nora loves you. Asa: We all do, Matthew. Buchanans care for each other. Matthew: Can we go see mom now? I'm done. Renee: Hey! You don't want your dessert? Matthew: I'm not hungry anymore. And I want to give her her valentine. I got her a bag of cinnamon red-hots. We used to eat them until our lips got numb. We'd have a contest to see who could eat the most. Asa: Renee, honey, why don't you run Matthew over to the hospital? Matthew, take a couple of those roses. Every woman should have a rose on Valentine's Day. Renee: What a good idea. Great. All right, I'll see you soon. Asa: Renee? I do love you. Renee: I love you, too, Asa, so much. Asa: Take him. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: You see, the problem is I can't seem to get Marcie to stop talking long enough to propose to her. Roxy: Ok, here's the solution. You give her one of these -- Michael: Mm-hmm? Roxy: You let her roll it around in her mouth, and then you talk fast. David: No, you don't. Get your own truffles. If it backfires on you, I don't want you to blame me. Roxy: Excuse me, but don't listen to Mr. Stooge over here because he's down on romance. I got a real good feeling about you and Marcie. David: Let's see the ice. Michael: I've had it for months. Roxy: That's a lot, kiddo. David: It's cute. Michael: "Cute?" Roxy: "Cute?" That rock rocks. Ok. Let's see your technique. Michael: My which? Roxy: Come on, give me a precarious thrill. Come on, propose to me. David: Uh, this is a very bad idea. Roxy: No, it's not! No, no, come on. David: I'm sorry, I'm going to have to intervene here. Come with me. Michael: Yeah. David: Will you come with me for a moment? Michael: Ok. David: Thank you. I've done this a million times -- the proposal part. I haven't followed through so much, but the proposal I got down. You look her in the eye, try to be spontaneous, surprise her -- stun her if you can -- and then you sweep her off her feet. Kiss her so hard on the mouth, she can't say no. Roxy: Excuse me, who's going to say no to a hunk of doctor like this? David: Uh, the doctor part will work. Michael: Are you two all right? David: Define "all right." Michael: Well, you're here. Are you here -- together? Roxy: "Together" together? Michael: Yeah. I mean, are you two an item? Michael: Are the two of you an item? Roxy: You think that the two of -- David: What's so funny? Why is that funny? Roxy: Oh, that's got to be illegal somewhere in this country. Unless -- David: Uh-uh. Roxy: Bad idea. David: Mc Bain, you got a funeral to get to. Hop to it. Roxy: Ok, so are you going to get down on one knee? I got a couple questions for you. Are you going to say, "Marcie, will you marry me?" or "marry me, Marcie?" or -- David: Happy Valentine's Day, Marble Lady. [SCENE_BREAK] [Antonio grunts] [NEXT_ON] Rex: Let's give it up for Lifehouse! Paige: I am not going to let Todd Manning die for something he didn't do. Todd: Spencer Truman set me up. He killed Margaret. Natalie: I just have a really bad feeling about this transport.