In the alley, Michael comforts Lauren as she is shaken over Carmine's death. Kevin tries to call Michael to see where he is but with no luck. Gloria, upon seeing Alex walk in, puts all the blame on him for ruining Lauren's night. Kevin insists that Alex let him help find Carmine, but Alex refuses. Michael tells Lauren that he loves her very much but asks if she killed Carmine. Lauren denies killing him. Cane and Lily spend time with the twins at the coffeehouse. Cane receives a call from Victor to meet him at the house later. Nikki goes downstairs but Victor can tell that something is wrong. He questions her about her doctor's appointment. Victor also lets her know that Newman and Chancellor are merging as one company. Paul asks Father Martin and Sister Clare if this is the woman who adopted Nikki's child as he shows them a pic of Penelope. Next to Carmine's body, Michael finds a clue that shows that Fen may have been the one who killed Carmine. Lauren grabs it out of Michael's hand before he can show it to the police. Michael wipes the fingerprints from the gun and moving the dumpster fires the gun into the wall. Nikki gets a call from Paul but chooses to ignore it while she is with Victor. Paul looks at the pic of Penelope. Devon and Neil enjoy a jog in the park. They discuss what Hilary is doing to their family. Hilary and Mason make love. Alex and two officers come running out with guns raised. They hold their guns on Michael as he raises his hands with the gun in it. Nikki leaves the house and calls Paul to tell him that she is going to forget about this whole deal about her child for the sake of her sanity and her marriage. Paul finds out about Carmine's death. Paul arrives to question Michael but then has him taken downtown. Kevin asks a waitress about Fen and Raven. Lily sets up a romantic evening for herself and Cane. Victor lets Cane in on his plans for Newman/Chancellor. Devon offers Hilary $1 million to forget this whole thing and leave him and his family alone, but she refuses to take the money. Mason confronts her about not taking the money and was only using him.
Lauren: [Breathing shakily] I -- I don't know w-w-wha-- I don't know -- Michael: Shh. [Shushing] Its okay! It's okay! It's okay! Shh. I got you. I got you. I got you. I got you. It's all right. Shh. [Shushing] I got you. I can't find a pulse. Lauren: Oh, my God. He's dead! [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Tell Michael to get back here right now. Tell him -- tell him -- Kevin: Mom, he's not answering! Chloe: Oh, then it's bad. Well, I'm -- maybe its fine! I'm sure -- m-maybe it's fine. Kin: I've got to get out of here. I've got to look for him and Lauren. Gloria: And Fen! Fen is still missing! I can't believe that poor boy had to see his mother and that pervert Carmine going at it on the big screen. And this is all your fault! You let that thing slip in here and switch his sex tape with Lauren's businesswoman of the year reel, and now my family is out there looking for him, and you're in here holding us hostage! Alex: Exactly, and I don't need any more of you out on the loose. Kevin: Well, at least let me go. I'm part of this investigation! I've given you leads on Carmine, sat with you while we staked him out. I'm one of you. Come on. Alex: Then be one of us. Keep these two in here. I mean it. Gloria: This is bad. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: There's no one here but us. No one. Lauren... I love you with every ounce of who I am. You have to tell me right now... did you do this? Did you kill Carmine? [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Hello? Lily: [Laughs] Cane: How did they learn how to use a phone? Lily: Its -- its apps. It's just in their blood now. But what's nice is that they have your phone, so now you can't check any messages or e-mails. But thank you... for playing hooky to be with us. Cane: No. Thank you. And I think we just proved that Chancellor and Jabot can survive an afternoon without us. Lily: But I can't survive without you... or this. [Both laugh] Lily: They love that robot! [Cell phone buzzes] Cane: [Sighs] Lily: Go ahead. You probably have a million messages. [Cell phone rings] Cane: It's, uh, Victor Newman. Lily: The new owner of Chancellor. I wonder what he has to say. Cane: Uh, Cane Ashby. Victor: Cane, this is Victor Newman. Now that it has become public knowledge that I'm going to take over Chancellor Industries, I think you and I should talk. Cane: I agree. Uh, where and when? Victor: How about my home in an hour? Cane: Okay, uh, I'll be there. All right. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Thank you. Hi, Sweetheart! Nikki: Hmm. You have that mogul glint in your eye. Things must be going well for you. Victor: Mogul glint. Haven't heard that before. Interesting. You know, Newman and Chancellor Industries are about to merge. Do you know what that means? We'll be the most powerful family-run empire in the world. Nikki: Looks like somebody's anticipating headlines. Victor: Yeah. One more meeting, and then I'll take you out to dinner. Nikki: Oh, Darling, I hope you don't mind, but I-I'd really rather not. I don't feel up to it. Victor: Why? You had a doctor's appointment. Did he say something to you that I should know about? Everything all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Thanks for coming by. Have a seat. Father Martin: We were on our way to the hospital in Milwaukee. Sister Clare: My own sister needs me. [Sighs] She's not well, poor thing. Paul: Oh, I'm so sorry. Father Martin: To be honest, I thought our very sad business was concluded. Your friend's child is with God now. Paul: Well, um, that's the thing, Father. I think we were pursuing the wrong adoptive mother. Sister Clare... is this the woman that was in your parish? Is she the one that adopted Nikki's baby? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Lauren, please, before someone comes. Did you shoot him? Did you do this? Lauren: I came out here... and he was on the ground. The gun...was next to him! But I wish I had shot him! Michael: Now listen to me. Listen to me! This is the death he earned. This is the life he chose. You just have to trust me. Sweetie... did you kill him? Lauren: I-I don't know who shot him! All I know...is that... he will never hurt us again -- you and me and -- [Gasps] Michael: Fenmore. Where's Fenmore? Do you -- have you seen him since he left the award ceremony? Lauren: No. No, all I've seen is that. I-I don't know where Fen is! [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Lauren, please. Call me. Detective Chavez won't let us leave the club, so please come back and let us know that you're safe. And if you see Michael and Fen... please bring them with you. Kevin: This isn't exactly the evening I had planned. I'm sorry. Chloe: Y-you didn't do any of this. This is all because of that crazy whack- job Carmine. I mean, Lauren just made a mistake. And, granted, it was huge, but she and Michael fixed things. It doesn't mean that Carmine should be able to ruin their marriage! I mean, one mistake shouldn't destroy a family! Kevin: Well, uh, they're not -- we are not your family anymore. And, um -- and I'm sorry that I dragged you into this. Chloe: I still care about you and your nutty family, even though you and I couldn't -- I want to be here. Kevin: Good. I'd rather have you in here and safe. Having Carmine out there, um -- he's not exactly predictable, you know? Who knows what he's pulling right now. Alex: George. Come here. I checked the gym. Did you canvass the staff? George: Only cops in and out. No civilians. Alex: Son of a -- get a verbal check of every officer that's posted in and around the club, okay? See if anyone is offline. Maybe Carmine posed as a uniform to bolt. Go, go, go! [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Fen. We have to find Fen and tell him that we're safe. How did you know where to find me? Michael: Uh... I didn't at first. Carmine left me a message -- his usual slimy taunts. All of a sudden, he sounded scared. He said to somebody, "Don't do this." After that, a gunshot, and then I-I noticed your phone on the room floor. Lauren: I didn't know I dropped it. Michael: I read a text from Carmine that he was in this alley with Fenmore, and I ran down here as soon as I could. Lauren: I don't want to look at him! But I have to. I want to make sure that he will never come after us again. Michael: Son of a -- Lauren: What is it? Michael: It's a sober chip. It's Fenmore's sober chip. Lauren: Fen has one just like it. He was so proud of that, Michael. Michael: What if Carmine did have Fenmore? What if -- what if Carmine had Fenmore, and somehow, Fenmore got Carmine's gun? What if he -- Lauren: No! No! This could be anybody's chip. Or maybe Fen was -- w-was here before any of this happened. Michael: Sweetheart --?" Lauren... [Voice breaking] Then it's because of me! Carmine deserved to die, but Fen doesn't deserve this! Please tell me this did not happen! Michael: Fenmore doesn't deserve this, but we don't have a lot of time. Everyone saw Fenmore leave the award ceremony. Everyone saw Fenmore's face. Lauren: Oh, I wish I could kill him! Michael: No! Sweetheart, no! Lauren: Get up!! Get up!! Michael: Listen to me! Listen to me! Lauren: [Sobbing] Michael: Listen to me! Fenmore's sober chip is here! Lauren: No. No! No! Michael: Fenmore is missing! The police are gonna figure this out. Lauren: No. Michael: Listen to me! They're going to know! They're going to know, Sweetheart. They're going to know. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Dr. Costner feels that I had an exacerbation of the M.S. symptoms because of stress. Victor: Oh. Don't like to hear that. You know, Sweetheart... [Sighs] ...It was tough for all of us to lose Katherine, but I think for you more than -- than for anyone else! I don't want you to add any more stress to your life by doing all these charity event plannings, you know? Nikki: I know you want to look after me, but you have Newman, and you have Chancellor and Adam. And I know you were hoping he would turn out to be the kind of son that you could respect and lean on. And the fact that he has wounded you again -- I know how much that upsets you. Victor: Sweetheart, we are talking about you right now. I'm worried about you. Nikki: Well, the doctor says I just have to take it easy, have another checkup in a couple of weeks. Victor: Okay. Nikki: And this is life with M.S. Victor: I understand that. But, then, we'll take it easy! I'll see to it! I don't give a damn about my business right now! [Cell phone rings] Nikki: Oh. Victor: You come -- what? Oh, okay. Do you have to answer that? Nikki: No. No. It's, um -- it's old news about a charity event. Victor: Come here. Nikki: I'd rather focus on you right now -- think about all the wonderful things I'm so grateful to have. [Both sigh] [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Uh, Nikki, listen. I have, uh... news about your son -- important news. Call me as soon as you can. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: You still there? Even an old man can keep up with me! [Both panting] Neil: Yeah. Let me tell you something. This old man? This old man smoked you pretty good a couple of times. [Laughs] Devon: All right. I'll give you that. I will give you that. You were on fire there for a minute. Neil: Yeah. Devon: [Exhales sharply] Neil: I had to get that taste of booze out of my mouth, you know? Devon: You took one sip, and you spit it out. It's not in you, okay... no matter what Hilary tried to pull. Her spiking your drink like that -- she's sick. Neil: Yeah, that one taste -- its one taste too much, Devon. [Both continue panting] Neil: But this -- this right here -- this helps -- running... Devon: Yeah. Neil: ...Talking to my sponsor... finding a meeting later. I'm gonna go to a meeting. But still... that taste. Devon: It really should be illegal, what she did. There's nothing that the cops can do to charge her? Neil: Charge a motherless child for being angry? Huh? Come on. Devon: She's not a child. Neil: She lost her mother, Devon, and she blames me. Devon: And why the hell should you be so understanding about that? The woman is...dangerous! Neil: Its rage, and I understand that. Devon: Come on. You don't have that kind of hate in you, to do something like that. And your understanding isn't gonna stop her. Hilary's gonna keep swinging until she takes you out. [SCENE_BREAK] Mason: [Sighs] Uh, look. As much as I would love to, I'm late for work. Hilary: You're still bartending? Mason: I got to make a living, at least until you start putting the squeeze on Winters' wallet. And if the cops have a problem with it, we'll skip town. Bali work for you? Okay, Tahiti. I'll help you pick out a bikini. Hilary: You know... there is plenty of time... for all of that. Okay, money... is no good... without the look on his face. I want to see pure pain. I want Neil Winters to wish he was dead instead of my mother. Mason: The man is onto you! He didn't take the booze! He hasn't caved! Look, Baby, now's the time to get this money and run! Hilary: The fun's not over yet. Mason: [Sighs] Hilary: Hmm? Mason: Look, I just wonder if it's me who makes you hot, or if you just get worked up messing with Neil's life. Hilary: It's all...you. But... if you got to run to work... Mason: [Sighs] Stop talking. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Well, it must be important for Victor to want to see you after office hours. Cane: Maybe he just works his own hours, 'cause, after all, he is Victor Newman. Lily: Well, you know what? You're Cane Ashby, and Katherine handpicked you to run Chancellor. So Victor better respect that. Cane: I'm gonna go and tell him that. Lily: Yeah. Cane: Yeah. Lily: [Laughs] Cane: I wonder what he wants to talk about, though. Lily: Well, this is your chance to dazzle Victor Newman. You're a star, you know? So just make sure he sees that. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: I think that six messages to Michael is enough. Kevin: [Sighs] You're right. Screw the phone. I'm gonna go find him. Chloe: Wait, no! Chavez said to stay here! Kevin: Since when do you care what Alex says? Chloe: Good point. Gloria: I'm going to Michael and Lauren's and look for them. Kevin: I'm gonna hit the coffeehouse -- first, I'm gonna run you home. Chloe: No! No way. Kevin: You want to stay here because Chavez said so? Chloe: Yes, the Baldwin's aren't my family anymore, but... I still care. Kevin: [Sighs] Come on. Alex: And Lauren Baldwin just took off. Which way? Officer: Back stairs. Alex: You just let her take off! Nice going! George: Excuse me, Sir. All officers are accounted for except for Mallory. Alex: When's the last time anyone had audio or visual contact? George: 30 minutes. Alex: Damn it. Where was he last stationed? George: Back alleyway. Alex: Let's go. Come on! [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: All right. You listen to me. Nothing is here. None of this has happened. Lauren: What are you talking about? Michael, you're tampering! Michael: Nothing has happened! And Fenmore -- Fenmore was never here. [Gunshot] Lauren: [Gasps] Michael! You got fingerprints all over the gun... and gun residue on your hands and...on your clothes! Michael: Correct. Open your purse. Lauren: What?! Why?! Honey, they're gonna think it's you! Michael: Help me. Come on, push! Lauren: I -- Michael: [Grunts] [Both grunting] [Both panting] Michael: All right. All right. Lauren: We can't -- we can't do this! Michael: Yes. Yes, we can. All right. You got to take your phone. You got to erase the text that Carmine sent you. You take my phone -- erase the voicemail he left me. Lauren: Okay. Somebody will have heard that shot. Michael: [Panting] Which is why you have to go. Now. I love you. Go now! Go! Alex: Put the gun down! Michael: I'm going to set the gun down. Alex: Slow. So... who did the honors? [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Yeah, can you put the kids to bed tonight? Uh, Cane and I are -- are gonna be late, so -- and tell Charlie no splashing! Okay. Thanks, Cindy. Bye. Chloe: Hey! Hi! Have you seen Lauren, Fen, or Michael? Lily: No, I did not see Lauren. Uh, I think I saw Fen. Kevin: Wait, you think or you're sure? And -- and how did he look? Was he alone? Did he talk to anyone? Lily: No, I know I saw Fen. But no, he wasn't alone. He was with some Goth girl. Is -- is something wrong, or...? Chloe: [Sighs] You'll hear tomorrow about the businesswoman of the year event. Disaster doesn't even begin to cover it. Right now, we just need to focus on finding Fen. Kevin: Thank you. How much you want to bet this Goth girl is, uh, Raven, the one he was hanging out before rehab? Chloe: Wait, but what if he saw the video, and then he decided to get high? Kevin: What? He just got sober! If he's using again, I swear to God, once again, Carmine Basco is beating this family senseless! [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Thank you for coming by on such short notice, Cane! Cane: I've been looking forward to talking to you face-to-face about Katherine's company. Victor: Talking about my company? Nikki: Oh, Cane! It's good to see you! Cane: Hey, Nikki. Hello. Nikki: I'm sure the two of you have a lot to talk about. Listen, I'm just gonna go out and get some food for later. Victor: Baby, I thought you were gonna stay home and rest. Nikki: Oh, well... nothing's gonna happen on a short drive for dinner! Do you have time to join us? Cane: Uh, I can't. Thank you for the offer, but Lily and I have plans. Victor: All right. Nikki: [Smooches] Victor: Drive carefully. Nikki: I won't be long! Victor: Okay, Sweetheart. Cane, would you like a drink? Cane: Sure. Um...whatever you're having. Victor: All right. So... you've had quite a career! Man! From bartender to Chancellor Industries! Katherine obviously had a lot of faith in you to leave you in charge of the company. Cane: Yeah, while she was alive and after she passed away. I, uh -- I think she wanted someone who would speak with her voice, and she knew I'd honor that. Victor: Well, now that Newman Enterprises and Chancellor Industries are about to merge... we're talking about an entirely new entity. And I asked you to come here to discuss your future place in it. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Call me as soon as you can. Nikki: [Sighs] Oh, Paul. [Sighs] [Cell phone ringing] Paul: Chavez, what's up? Basco's dead? Who? Michael Baldwin? [Sighs] I'm on my way. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Hey. I-it's me. Listen. Thanks for caring, but... it's over. No matter what new news you might have, I-I just have to let it g-- you know what? We should just talk in person. And then you can understand why I need to let this go. I have to... for my sanity and for my marriage. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: That should be obvious... even to you, Chavez. Basco's dead. You just told me to put down a gun. After what that scum did to my family -- Alex: Stop talking. Michael: Is that your version of my Miranda rights? Alex: Just wait for your lawyer. Michael: I understand I have the right to remain silent. I understand I have the right to have an attorney present. I understand anything I say can and will be used against me in a court of law! You know what? Did you get that, both of you? 'Cause you can use it if you need to testify. My name is Michael Baldwin. And I am confessing to a homicide. That filth is dead. And I could not be more delighted. Alex: I have no choice. Have to use the cuffs. Lauren: No. Michael: Of course. No, it's protocol. Alex: Chief's on his way. Michael: Paul? Good. He -- he needs to hear this. That person -- he hurt my wife. He broke out of your jail. He evaded your men. He had my wife again. I let him go once. Like hell I was gonna let him walk away again. So I took the gun from his holster... and I pulled the trigger. Alex: And you came up from behind him, right? Michael: Yes. Alex: He was holding Lauren? Threatening her? Michael: No. Lauren: Of course he was threatening me. I couldn't suffer enough for Carmine. God knows what he would've done to me once he had me. Michael: He never had the chance. Alex: Why's that? Michael: Because I shot him! After everything he'd done to my family -- obviously, he won't be going near them again. That's it. It's that simple. I murdered Carmine Basco. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Hey, you know that, um, Goth girl that comes in here sometimes? She calls herself Raven? Girl: Oh, yeah! Yeah, I do. She has cool jewelry. Kevin: Yeah. Yeah. Do you, uh -- do you know anything about her -- her real name, where she lives? Girl: No idea. I'm sorry. Kevin: Thanks. Girl: Yeah! Chloe: [Sighs] How do we not know more about this girl? I mean, even her last name. It's the information age, right? There must be a way to find out. Kevin: Of course. You're absolutely right. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Yes, a full romantic event -- just the best table, a bottle on ice, and -- oh! I'll put in the order for the lava cake now. Yeah, my husband loves your lava cake. Yes, it's for a celebration. [SCENE_BREAK] Cane: Thank you. Victor: Cane, I obviously am very aware of your experience and your track record. I respect it greatly. Let me just say that you will be very well rewarded within this new entity, okay? Cane: Family is obviously key to you. Victor: You bet. Cane: And it's also obvious that...I am not family. Victor: That is also true. Cane: I then imagine that after this merger goes through, I am disposable. Victor: If you're asking me if I'm gonna fire you... my answer's a categorical no. Katherine knew what she was doing when she put you in the position to run the company. That's a hell of a recommendation. Cane: Okay, but if this is going to be a family-run company, then I don't see why you would want me as C.E.O., which is the position of power that Katherine wanted me to have. Victor: Cane, Katherine knew my vision of the company. And all I can tell you is that you will be -- you'll be in a powerful position within this new entity, okay? Cane: Okay. I bet Katherine also knew my vision, which is why she gave me the job as C.E.O. And during that time, I've taken the company from growth to growth. Now, I know that Katherine is not my blood, but she did treat me like family. And I tell you this -- there is no one that knows this company better than I do. Victor: And I assure you you'll be well-compensated. Cane: Can we be honest with each other? Victor: Sure! Cane: Okay. If your intention is to keep me around just for the transition, then... I'm not interested in that. Victor: Uh-huh. What are you saying? Cane: I'm saying unless you give me a contract as the C.E.O., I think we should just... shake hands and maybe just -- I'll walk away from Chancellor. Victor: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: It's been easy to be angry at Hilary. Me? I'm fair game. I never argued that point. But her dragging you and lily and Leslie into this -- yeah. Yeah, that pisses me off. But the "Why" matters, Devon. The "Why" is, I was the last person to see Rose alive. I bought her a drink. I walked away. And I let her die. And worse... I didn't even know. A life ended...and I walked away. I walked right back into my own universe, my own world with you and Lily and, later on, Moses. And every moment that I share with you three is a moment... that Rose doesn't have with her daughter, and Hilary doesn't have with her mother. I cost them both too much. Devon: So you feel guilty. Neil: Damn right I feel guilty. [Sighs] Devon: All right. But what does Hilary want? 'Cause what she's doing isn't justice -- its evil. And she likes it! It makes her feel righteous, playing God with your life! And she's not letting up! She's not about to stop until she gets who knows what out of you. And if you don't see that, then she's got you right where she wants you, and that is not okay, not with me, anyway. I'm gonna make sure that this all ends one way or another. Neil: Hey. Hey, Devon! I can fight my own battles! [SCENE_BREAK] Hilary: If they were gonna arrest us, they'd already be at the door. You worry too much. Mason: Someone has to. Hilary: [Sighs] [Knock on door] Hilary: Listen. I got this. Just go. And be quiet. Devon. What can I do for you? Devon: You and I are gonna talk, and we're gonna end all this, all right? I'm tired of you going after a good man, so you need to tell me what it's gonna take for you to leave Genoa City and forget you know the name Winters. Hilary: Just... complete justice. Retribution. Watching you guys squirm as long as it amuses me. That should do it. Devon: 'Cause this is entertainment? This makes you happy. Hilary: My mother's gone. Do you have any idea what that feels like? Devon: I had a mother who was lost to drugs my entire life growing up. I literally watched her soul shrivel up before my eyes. Then I got away from that and got a mom who loved me more than getting high, or anything else, for that matter. And I lost her. She's gone. She died a tragic death. So... yeah! I know what it feels like! Hilary: What do you have to offer that will make me leave all of this? Devon: A million dollars. I can wire it to your account. Hell, I can get you cash. Is that enough to get you to go the hell away? [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: [Sighs] [Sighs] [Neil remembering] Rose: Why are you sad? Neil: I just lost someone that I love a lot. Rose: Me, too. Buy me another? [Back to present] [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Hi, Nikki. Kevin: Hi. Are you looking for Paul? He's probably gone to the club to head up the search for Carmine. Nikki: Oh, I heard he, uh, escaped! Why on earth would he stick around? Poor Lauren must be a nervous wreck. Chloe: God, yes! And...you know Michael! I mean, if Lauren's upset, then he's through the roof! He would do anything for her! [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Give us a minute. What the hell is going on here? Michael: It's exactly what you heard. I killed Carmine when I found him here with my wife. Paul: And you were here? You saw the whole thing? Lauren: I came looking for Fen, and Carmine was here. Paul: So you were in an alley, randomly looking for your son, and you happened to find Carmine alone, instead. Michael: I'm giving you a confession, and you're questioning my wife? Take me down to the station! Paul: You know what, Michael? I can ask as many questions as I want. Comes with the job description. You're no longer D.A. I'm the police chief. Michael: No, I'm a perp! And you're wasting time! Paul: Take him in! Michael: Find Fenmore. Find Fenmore. Lauren? Lauren: I will call Gloria and Kevin. I'll meet you at -- Michael: You have to find Fenmore! He needs you! Lauren, find him! [SCENE_BREAK] Hilary: A million dollars. Cash, even! Because I guess when you're a billionaire, you just have it laying around. Yeah, I heard about your...big score. So... why not 2? Or even 5? What's the going rate for a dead mother? Devon: I know that cash doesn't erase the loss, all right? But it can provide a hell of a distraction. You can go wherever you want. You can do anything you want. Hilary: I am where I want, doing what I want. Devon: Girl, it is in your best interest to accept my offer. Hilary: That sounds like a fancy, little threat. Is that why you came here -- to threaten me? Devon: I came here to make you the best offer you're gonna get out of me. And I suggest you take it before I change my mind. Mason: That man just offered you a bag of money, and you said no?! You didn't even think to negotiate, didn't even think about your partner in this?! Oh, I see. 'Cause I'm not your partner. You promised me money, but you think rolling around in bed is all the payoff I need. You played me right -- made all that noise about how you couldn't pull this off without me, but that was just to tie me over. Hilary: Don't look so wounded. It's a definite turn-off. Oh, poor Mason! What are you gonna do, huh? Turn me in? Tell the cops I didn't give you cab fare? Mason: I'm done. You're on your own. Hilary: Please! I always was. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: [Chuckles] Cane: Mm? Lily: [Chuckling] Hi! Hello! Cane: Hey. Hello. Hello. Lily: Well, I'm guessing your meeting with Victor went well! Cane: Actually, yes, it did. I walked in feeling good about myself, and I walked out feeling good about myself, which is what you want to happen in a business meeting...especially with someone like Victor. Lily: Okay. So, did something happen? Cane: Uh... actually, something did happen. Lily: What -- did he fire you? [Laughs] Cane: No, he didn't fire me! Lily: Mm-hmm? Cane: I quit. And I actually feel very good about it, if I can say so. Lily: You quit?! Cane: Yes. Lily: But you love Chancellor! Cane: I love Chancellor, and I love Katherine, too. But it wasn't gonna work out. Lily: I'm sorry. Um... Cane: What? Lily: You're brave, but I know that probably hurt. Ohh! Cane: It's okay. Lily: No! I just -- [Sighs] I made reservations at On the Boulevard to celebrate! Cane: Well, let's go and celebrate! Lily: No! We can't! There's champagne waiting, and lava cake and -- Cane: Of course we can! I took the day off to play hooky so I could spend it with the kids and with my smoking-hot, beautiful, incredible, gorgeous wife, okay? So let's go and celebrate, 'cause this is just the beginning, Baby! [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Okay, so, we plug in raven as an A.K.A. or an alias. Chloe: That could be her real name. Kevin: Yeah, that's true. Okay, so, we search Raven and drug bust or theft. She'd have to pay for the drugs somehow. Maybe it'll give us an address. [Sighs] ...Or at least a hit! Come on! Chloe: Nothing? Kevin: [Sighs] Nothing. This is a waste of time! We could be out there looking for Fen! Chloe: Okay, so, we go back out there now. Kevin: You're still in this? Because I-I could just take you home. Chloe: We can still find Fen! I'm sure of it. Kevin: Okay. Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: [Gasps] Fen?! [Panting] Fen! [Whimpers] Fen. Fen, its Mom. Please -- [Crying] Please call me and let me know that you're okay! Tonight... so many things happened. I know. I know, but we're -- we're gonna get through this. We're gonna get through this, and you're gonna be fine. I swear to you. Just call me! Call me. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: There's no reason to interrogate me. You have all the answers already. Paul: You know what, Michael? Do me a favor. In fact, do yourself a favor and just shut up. [Cell phone rings] Paul: Sit. Yeah. Anything? Alex: Basco's on the way to the morgue. Paul: All right. Well, do a complete sweep. Bag and tag everything, and I mean everything. I want forensic evidence for every second somebody was in that alley. We will piece together tonight's events with that. All right. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Victor?! Paul. Um... I don't know if you got my other messages. Um... I know that I-I've told you that I don't want to know any more. But you knew that, and you dug anyway. I've chased you all over town to tell you that I don't want to know, but... maybe that means that I do, deep down. And maybe I will always want to know about a life that was cut too short... even though it hurts. Yes, call me. Tell me what you know about my son. [NEXT_ON] Lauren: Carmine is dead, and Michael needs an attorney! Are you gonna do it or not?! Alex: Notice that before? Paul: Penelope Harrison and her husband are both dead, but the child they adopted -- he's alive.