Everybody is getting ready for Valentines Day. However, while with Nathan at The Floating Rib, Maxie is concerned that both Dante and Lulu will spend the holiday apart and alone. She goes to find Lulu working alone at The Haunted Star and urges her to enjoy the day with a relaxing spa treatment as a gift from herself and Nathan. Nathan sees Dante at The Floating Rib and informs him that "one of them" has to interrupt their holiday and contend with a B & E at the Metro Court. Dante realizes he can't let Nathan ruin his plans with Maxie so he goes there. Little do Dante or Lulu know what is really planned for them by their friends when they both arrive and find each other in a private romantic room at the hotel. Jordan meets with Maddox for a date yet she is preoccupied and very concerned about seeing Curtis there. She does not want him anywhere near TJ and does not approve of Curtis having a date with Valerie. She warns her cadet that Curtis is nothing but trouble. He could ruin her career and her life, Jordan tells her. Yet Valerie does not understand her boss's very adamant beliefs about Curtis, whom she has no suspicion about. Elizabeth is alone at the hospital while Jason and Sam have gone off together. Laura encourages her to stay at Wyndemere. Nikolas and Laura find out that Scott Baldwin has arranged for a meeting where all of them will hear the reading of Helena Cassadine's Will. Hayden overhears and clearly wants "in on that". Laura informs Lulu that they all need to be there and reveals she might know something about the secret involved in that. Kristina realizes, although she does not admit, that she has gay feelings and discusses with Lucas and Brad how she has a "friend" who may be coming out, asking if they can share or help her with what is going on with her "friend".
Maxie: Happy Valentine's Day, Nathan. Nathan: Happy Valentine's Day, Maxie. What do you say we, uh, celebrate spending some quality time alone? Maxie: I like the way you think, Detective West. Nathan: Hmm. Then let's get out of here before these, uh, lonely souls drowning their sorrows in barbecue sauce bring us down. Maxie: [Sighs] Too late. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: Hey, Commissioner. Jordan: Hey. Dante: Want to play a round? Jordan: Uh, you know, I'm gonna pass. I make it a habit not to humiliate my officers. Dante: Yeah. Jordan: Besides, I have somebody coming here. I don't want to walk away from a game in the middle of it. Dante: All right. Curtis: My man, can I get a beer? Jordan: Excuse me. Curtis: [Sighs] Jordan: You need to leave. Now. I just ordered a beer. That'd be rude. Like you've actually ever thought of anybody but your damn self? Just go. Curtis: And if I don't, what you gonna do? Jordan: I'm going to, uh, impound your car and then arrest you for disrupting the peace. Curtis: You know what? Why don't you repeat that, okay? For the lawsuit. Jordan: You know what? Record that, okay? And stop following me. Curtis: Ain't nobody following you, and I got a news flash for you -- I didn't come here to see you. Nathan: [Clears throat] Dante: You okay here, Commissioner? Curtis: Huh. Jordan: As a matter of fact, uh... Curtis: You know what? I think we're done here. This was cute, though. My date just arrived. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Mom, you do not have to come down here. So what if I am divorced and working on Valentine's Day? Laura: You'd be doing me a favor -- any excuse to get out of this house. Lulu: Is three a crowd on Spoon Island? Laura: No comment. See you later? [Clears throat] Hi. I see you two are enjoying your first Valentine's Day as husband and wife. Hayden: [Clears throat] Nikolas just took me on the most romantic horseback ride through the snow. Laura: I thought I smelled manure. Nikolas: [Sighs] Hayden: And then he gave me this. Laura: Oh! Helena has one just like it. Nikolas: Good eye. It belonged to her. Laura: You might want to hold off on giving out your grandmother's possessions. Nikolas: Why? It's not like she'll be needing them. Laura: They may not belong to you. Nikolas: What's this? Laura: An invitation to the reading of Helena's will. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: It's true, isn't it? Your professor's a woman. Kristina: Yes, but it's not what you think. L-let's just drop it. Molly: It's okay. Kristina: [Sighs] Molly: You can tell me. Kristina: Tell you what? Molly: Kristina, you're gay. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: There is one thing you could get for me. Jason: Okay, anything. Sam: Can you help me get the hell out of here please? Jason: [Laughs] Anything but that. Sam: But it's the one thing that I want because I feel like I'm -- I'm losing my mind in here. Jason: Yeah, no, I get the feeling. I do. Sam: Okay, so you'll help me? Jason: Sam, you are recovering from major trauma. I can't just walk you out of here. Sam: You see, this is thing, the word "can't" has never existed in your vocabulary before, and I -- I don't think you should add it now. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: You know what, Detectives, I, uh, I got this. Dante: [Chuckles] Curtis: That was cute. Jordan: Mm. What the hell do you think you're doing? Curtis: I'm on a date -- a Valentine's date -- and I probably shouldn't keep her waiting. Jordan: You know what? Curtis: [Scoffs] Jordan: You are not gonna be doing anything with Valerie. Curtis: What do you have against Valerie? Jordan: Nothing. Valerie is my friend, okay? And I will be damned if I let you mess up a girl like that. Curtis: Now that's absolutely hilarious, considering how you messed up Shawn and Tommy. Jordan: You have no idea what you're talking about. Curtis: Oh, but I do. You see, I was there. You can try to rewrite history all you want to, but I know the truth. I'm not gonna hurt that young lady. Jordan: [Scoffs] André: Jordan, I'm sorry I'm late. Curtis: Oh, no, no, no. You're right on time, my man. André: If I'm interrupting something... Curtis: No, not at all. Just on my way out. [SCENE_BREAK] Valerie: Dillon mentioned that he was working on a new feature at Crimson. Maxie: Yeah, uh, the real-women issue. We actually did a shoot here earlier. Well, one shoot. [Chuckles] One test. I'm not even sure if Nina's going to be interested in the second subject. Curtis: Hey, Val. Valerie: Hey. Well, enjoy your Valentine's Day. Nathan: You, too. Maxie: Who was that? Nathan: I don't know and I don't want to know. I think this is an occasion where we should definitely mind our own business. Maxie: And we will... as soon as we mind poor Dante's. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Can I ask you a question? Lulu: Fire away. Man: I want to surprise my girl tonight. Engagement ring in the glass -- yay or nay? [Lulu remembers] Lulu: I love this place when it's quiet. Dante: Yeah. I'm glad it's just us for Valentine's Day. Lulu: Me, too. Dante: There's something I wanted to tell you. Lulu: Well, you have my undivided attention. Dante: I wrote it down... Lulu: [Laughs] Dante: ...So, uh... Lulu: What the...? Dante: Bear with me a second here. Lulu: Mm-hmm. Does this mean that you won't be treating me to one of your patented cheesy lines? Dante: Oh, no. One of those will be in there somewhere, but I wanted to to try and convey a little more -- Lulu: What the... Dante: No, no, no! Lulu, Lulu! No, no, no, no! No! That was, uh, that was your present. [Chuckles] Lulu: Thank you? Dante: Happy Valentine's Day from your husband who almost killed you. Lulu: [Chuckles] But who always saves my life. [Dance music playing] Lulu: Go with your gut. But know the Heimlich. [Music continues] [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: I don't need to attend the formal reading. I'm well-aware of what's in her will. Laura: Really? Then could you tell me what she might have left me and save me the decision of whether or not to attend? Nikolas: I don't recall her leaving you anything. Laura: Is it possible that she could have changed her will without your knowledge? Hayden: A change that would affect Nikolas' inheritance? Nikolas: [Clears throat] Laura: And those who live off it. Nikolas: It appears to be just another one of her games. I refuse to participate. Hayden: Good for you. Nikolas: I advise you to do the same. Laura: Well, it's been my experience that Helena's games choose their own players, whether or not we want to participate. Happy Valentine's Day. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Were you always this stubborn? I can't remember. Sam: Um, yep. Pretty much. Jason: Yeah? Sam: And since you're the only person I know who hates hospitals as much as me, I felt like you would sympathize. I read my charts. It says I'm fine. They're just watching over me. I -- I feel like I can do that at home alone... Jason: Mm-hmm. Sam: ...With our son. Jason: I know you're missing Danny, but -- Sam: I miss him so much. He's the best medicine for me right now. Please. Jason: [Sighs] You're not gonna wear that gown out of here, are you? You got something to wear? [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: God, Molly! Just stop! Molly: No, you stop! Stop lying. Kristina: [Sighs] Molly: I'm your sister. We're loyal to each other through thick and thin. You can trust me. Kristina: You don't know what you're talking about. Molly: You admitted it. You said Parker is a woman. Kristina: Yes, I said that, but if you hadn't interrupted me, I could have explained that the "P" isn't for "Parker," it's for "Peter." Molly: Do you honestly expect me to believe that? Kristina: That I have two professors who miraculously both have names beginning with the letter "P"? That one of them, the man, is the one that got me suspended for trying to get with her -- I mean...him. [Sighs] Okay, what is more believable? That or me being gay? Molly: I don't know, okay? But maybe he will. Brad: Maybe I'll what? Kristina: You are pushing it, Molly. Molly: I'm just trying to help. Kristina: Does it look like I need help? [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Hey. Sam: Hi. Jason: Oh, hey. Lucas: How you doing? Jason: Hey, good. Lucas: How are you guys? Jason: Pretty good. Sam: Great. Lucas: So, uh, what? You didn't like the hospital gown that was given to you? Sam: Uh, mm. It wasn't really my color. Lucas: Oh, well, maybe I can find you something that, uh, suits you better. Sam: Yes, please. I really want to get out of here. Lucas: [Sighs] All right. Make sure she gets plenty of fluids and rest. Jason: Got it. Lucas: And, Sam, be careful when you pick up Danny. You're gonna be sore for a while. Jason: Thanks. Sam: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: I'm sorry, Brad. Will you excuse us just for a moment? Molly: I understand what the real problem is. You don't want to tell your father. The idea of telling Uncle Sonny you're gay must be really intimidating. Kristina: Okay, for the last time, Molly, I'm not gay. Stop projecting your issues onto me. Molly: What issues? Kristina: Your gay issues. Clearly you and TJ's sexual dysfunction has finally driven you crazy. Molly: What are you talking about? Kristina: Or maybe you think everyone's gay because TJ's gay. Molly: Okay, that's not true. TJ isn't gay. Kristina: Then maybe you are. Molly: Me? Why would you think that I'm gay? Kristina: You and TJ have been together forever, and you're still a virgin? Maybe the reason is that you're just not into guys at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Curtis: Oh, shoot. There goes my handsome nephew. TJ: [Laughs] And the best uncle. What's up, man? Curtis: All good, man. Listen, this is, uh, my Valentine, Ms. Valerie Spencer. Valerie: Uh, we met at the station. TJ: Right. Right. Uh, how are you? Valerie: I'm good. Did you come here alone tonight? TJ: No, no, no. Molly's on her way now. Curtis: Oh, well, cool. Bring her over. I'd love to meet the young lady that took your heart. TJ: [Chuckles] I'll be sure to bring her over when she gets here. Curtis: All right. Do that. She must be special, but I need to make sure she's good enough for my little man. Valerie: Oh, go have fun tonight, TJ. I'll make sure your uncle doesn't get in your way. Curtis: Oh, TJ knows I'm just playing with him, right? I'd never do anything to get in the way of your game. But now, your mama, on the other hand -- maybe you should go say something to her before she insists on a double date with her new boyfriend. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: I thought about you when I saw it. It's, um... it's dashing and yet subtle. André: Yeah. How do I look? Jordan: Uh, like you're gonna dig for the Ark of the Covenant. [Both laugh] André: Now I just need a whip -- or bullwhip. [Chuckles] Jordan: Hmm? André: Okay. That's the third time I've lost you in conversation tonight. And that last one was actually pretty good, so... there's clearly something on your mind. Jordan: I'm so sorry. I'm just... André: Is it the gentleman I encountered earlier? Jordan: It is. Hmm. It is, but it's -- it's not -- it's not what you think. Um... Curtis and I, uh... he's my former brother-in-law, and we're not on good terms. André: Problem solved -- let's relocate. Jordan: You know what? Actually, he's not gonna leave... and neither am I. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Why don't we go home and drink that bottle of champagne I've got in the fridge? Maxie: Oh, how can we when our friends are so sad? All right. I'm gonna need you to keep Dante company for a little bit. Nathan: Why? W-where are you g-- where are you going? Maxie: Um, I am going to make something of this Valentine's Day for us -- and for Dante and Lulu. [SCENE_BREAK] Laura: Lulu. I don't want to make a bad night worse, but I thought that you should know that a few days ago, I got a letter from Scott Baldwin. [Sighs] It was an invitation to the reading of Helena's will. Lulu: Wait, did you say that that letter came from Scotty Baldwin? Laura: Yeah, why? Lulu: I just got something from Scotty's office the other day, but with this party and Rocco's schedule, I haven't had a chance to look at it. Laura: Oh, no. You might very well be on Helena's guest list. Lulu: What could that hateful woman have possibly left for me? [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: Your mother seemed really bothered by the idea that she was included in your grandmother's will. Nikolas: Well, she doesn't need to worry. I know exactly what's in the will. I have a copy of it right there in my safe. Hayden: What about you? Do you have any concerns? I mean, after all, Spencer's inheritance is at stake. Nikolas: The Cassadine estate is passed down to the eldest male heir. That's me. I inherited it from my father. Now Spencer will inherit it from me. Hayden: No community property? Oh, right. Nikolas: [Chuckles] Hayden: That's what the -- that's what the prenup is for. Nikolas: Yeah. The truth is, uh, Helena didn't have much to leave. See, she raided the family coffers to fund her various plots and schemes. Hayden: Mm. It's a good thing you had the foresight to gain control of ELQ. Sounds like the family portfolio needed it. Nikolas: My financial position is quite secure. You're my wife. I promise you you'll have everything that you want. Starting... right now. [Both laugh] [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Sam, are you in here? Hmm. Hey. Lucas: Oh, hey. Elizabeth: Do you know if they moved Sam into another room? Lucas: Uh, not exactly. Elizabeth: Oh, well, I just wanted to thank her for being so kind to Jake. She really helped him understand that her fall was just an accident. Lucas: Well, you maybe try her at home. Elizabeth: They discharged her already? Lucas: No. No, more like she's done with the place. Elizabeth: Oh, wow. I can't believe she was able to walk out of here on her own with everything she's been through. Lucas: Mm, yeah. She did have a little help. Elizabeth: Oh. Jason took her. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Thank you for making this happen. Jason: Absolutely. Comes with a condition, though. Sam: Yeah, what's that? Jason: You're gonna relax. Sam: [Laughs] Jason: Which means you're gonna sit on the couch, and you're gonna let Danny and I wait on you. Sam: You think you can handle that? Jason: Can I handle it? Are you kidding? I got this covered. Danny is gonna keep the mess to a minimum and play quietly, right? Danny: Right. Jason: Right. See? And I am gonna take care of you. Sam: That's really sweet, but it's not necessary. I -- I've been taking care of myself for a really long time now. Jason: I know you have. It's true. But tonight, you don't have to. So, uh, sit down. You can do it. Sit down. Give it a shot. Oh, feels so good, doesn't it? [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: I can't imagine how hard it must be to grapple with something so many people take for granted. I'm willing to listen to you, Kristina, but if you feel like you can't talk to me, please find somebody else. Don't keep it all bottled up. It doesn't have to be this hard. [Cell phone rings] Molly: Hello? TJ: Hey, uh, are you okay? Molly: Uh, yeah. I'm -- I'm great. I'm actually on my way. TJ: That's why I'm calling. Uh, The Rib is packed. How about a change of venue, yeah? [SCENE_BREAK] André: So, that's your ex-brother-in-law, huh? Jordan: Unfortunately. André: Eh, I thought he'd be taller. Jordan: [Laughs] André: See? You can smile with Curtis in the room. Jordan: Yeah. Hey, I'm sorry that he's intruding on our date. André: Well, the best way to deal with an intrusion is to confront it. Go talk to him. You'll feel better. Jordan: Uh, I most certainly will not, and I'm not gonna give that jackass the satisfaction of creating a scene. André: Yeah, and the alternative is to sit and stew. Clearly the man knows how to put you on the defensive. [Rock music playing] André: So, what's the story with him anyway -- beyond the familial connection? Jordan: I met Curtis when I got married to his brother, Tommy. Tommy was in the military and Curtis was in the DEA. Then, shortly after Thomas' death, um... ...Curtis kind of recruited me into the DEA. André: So you guys worked together? Jordan: Briefly. It didn't end well. Nothing with Curtis ever does. [SCENE_BREAK] Curtis: So you want to run it back or what? Valerie: Are you really in that big of a hurry to lose? Curtis: [Chuckles] Oh, you got jokes. Valerie: [Laughs] Why don't we...get to know each other a little? You can tell me where you came from, why you're in Port Charles... if, uh...you like music or sports or both. I mean, I have all night to beat you at pool. Curtis: All right. But it's gonna be a mutual exchange of info. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Hey, partner. Dante: Hmm? Nathan: You up for a round? Dante: Sure, why not? But, uh, what happened to Maxie? Nathan: I don't know. Fashion emergency or something. I'll see her later. Dante: That's too bad. Nathan: You'll be singing a different tune after I break. Rack 'em. Dante: [Chuckles] All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Laura: I don't know. What could have Helena possibly left me? Lulu: Nothing good, that's for sure. Laura: Mm. You know what? It's probably just another curse. Lulu: A great reason to take a pass. I plan on washing my hair that evening. I suggest that you do the same. Laura: Maybe. Lulu: Wait a second. Are you actually considering going to this reading? Laura: Yeah. I am considering it. Lulu: Mom, that woman has terrorized our family for years. Whatever is in that will is designed to make us suffer. Laura: I know. But, uh, there's no way to avoid that, so you might as well just face it head on. Lulu: No! No, don't go looking for trouble. Please, Mom? Laura: Honey, it's just the reading of a will. I will be absolutely fine, but I will exercise caution. Lulu: That's not reassuring at all. Laura: I'm gonna be fine. Don't work too hard tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] [Dance music plays] [Both Nikolas & Hayden laugh then make love] Singer: You stand in front of me right here in front of me and I'm already falling I'm already falling I'm falling into you I'm falling deep into your heart I'm falling into you [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: There you are! Lulu: Hey, roomie. Maxie: What are you doing here? Working. [Laughs] Maxie: But you're the boss. You shouldn't be tending bar on Valentine's Day. It's so unromantic. Lulu: I like to keep busy. Work is good. Maxie: You know what else is good? A massage and a night of pampering at the Metro Court. Lulu: Okay, well, that is not in the cards for me tonight. Maxie: It is now! Room 501 and masseur extraordinaire Jacques is all yours, but only for -- oh! -- the next hour. So you got to get going. Lulu: Are you serious? Maxie: It's just a little something from me a-and Nathan to make you smile. Lulu: [Sighs] I... what about Rocco? Maxie: He will be fine with the sitter until Nathan and I get home. Lulu: Well, what about you and Nathan's romantic Valentine's Day? Maxie: Trust me, we'll be okay knowing that you're not in the apartment. Lulu: Wow. Okay, if you wanted some privacy, you could have just said something. Maxie: This is me saying something now. Come on. Don't look a gift masseur in the mouth. Lulu: [Sighs] [Dance music playing] Lulu: Thank you. No, seriously. Thank you. You're the best. Maxie: Bye. [Music continues] Singer: Give 'em hope I know they heard but why not think about reasons first? [SCENE_BREAK] Singer: It's just the beginning Nathan: [Sighs] When the hell did you get so good? Dante: Since I had so much time on my hands. Nathan: Mm. [Cell phone rings] Nathan: [Sighs] Yeah? Maxie: The fox is in the hen house. Nathan: In English, please. Maxie: Lulu is on her way. Now it's your turn. And this is exactly what you're gonna do. Nathan: Okay. Uh-huh. Yeah. Yeah. You know that's not gonna work, right? Right. Just -- just checking. [Clears throat] Dante: Problem? Nathan: Uh, yeah. No, the, uh, desk sergeant. There was a B&E over at the Metro Court. Dante: Oh, yeah? Nathan: Got to go check it out. Dante: Well, uh, I'll go take a look. Nathan: No, dude. I got it. Don't worry about it. Dante: It's Valentine's Day, man. You got stuff to do. I clearly do not have stuff to do. So I'll take this e, you take the next one. Nathan: All right. Deal. Dante: Where am I going? Nathan: Uh, 501. Dante: All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: No, my problem with Curtis goes way beyond the professional. You know, he took an active role in ending my marriage. You know, th-things might have gone a different way had he just stayed out of the way and let Tommy and I work things out on our own. André: And now you fear that he'll be a negative impact on TJ? [Rock music plays] Jordan: TJ and Valerie. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Yes, I'm upset. I pay for your insurance and this is how I'm treated when I need it? Excuse me? I am not going to put my husband on the phone. I'm the policy holder. Yeah, okay, fine. You don't want to talk to me? You can talk to my attorney. Thanks. [Groans] [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Who's got the better "grr" face -- me or you? [Growling] Sam: [Laughs] Jason: [Growling] Sam: Hey, g-gentlemen. It's getting late. Jason: Oh, you know what time that is, then. Danny: Bedtime stories! Jason: Bedtime-stories time! That's right. Tell you what. You go on upstairs and brush you teeth [Smooches] And I'll meet you in your room. What do you think? Think that works? Not too excited to do that by yourself? Do you want me to go with you? Yeah? Okay, tell you what I'll do. I'll help brush your teeth, and I'll get you in your pajamas, and I'll put you to bed. Sam: [Laughs] Jason: How many stories does he get? Sam: Um, usually one, but prepare two. Jason: Two? Danny: Yay! Jason: Yeah? Sam: [Laughs] Jason: Yeah, all right. Let's go. We've got some teeth brushing to do, some pajama putting on to do, and some literacy to work on. Come on. Don't move. Stay there. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Guess who just finished rounds, downed an energy drink, and has two tickets to see the riff raff at the doom room? This guy! Brad: Ah, now you're talking. Just give me one sec. Lucas: All right, well, come on. Let's hurry up before Obrecht finds something else for you to do. Brad: Uh-huh. Lucas: Coming? Come on. Brad: [Sighs] I think you might want to check in with your soon-to-be stepsister first. Lucas: Hey. Kristina: Hey. [Chuckles] Sam's gone home. You can, uh, get out of here and go celebrate the holiday if you want to. Brad: Got a Valentine? Kristina: Uh, not exactly. Lucas: Well, that's somebody else's loss, if you ask me. Hey, um, I got an idea. Why don't you come out with us? Brad: Uh, thought we only had two tickets -- Lucas: We can get another one at the door. Kristina: Uh, no. It's okay. You guys go have fun tonight. Lucas: Okay. Kristina: Can I ask you guys something? Lucas: Sure. Kristina: Uh... what was it like when you were just figuring out you were... you know, not straight? I'm asking for a friend. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Hi! TJ: Hey, Happy Valentine's, babe. [Laughs] Molly: Back at you. So, are we standing here or cruising the room? TJ: Uh, I'm actually trying to get us a table. I slipped the hostess a $20, so I don't think we'll be waiting that long. Molly: Well, why wait? Why don't we just get out of here? TJ: [Laughs] We just got here. Where do you want to go? Molly: The dorm. My room. TJ: Are you sure? That doesn't sound so romantic to me. Molly: We'll make it romantic... when we have sex. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: This friend thought they were straight, and then this thing happened and now they're not so sure. Lucas: Okay, uh, a person isn't necessarily one thing or the other. Sexuality exists on a spectrum. Kristina: Well, how do they know where on the spectrum they fall? How did you know? Lucas: [Chuckles] Well, for me, it wasn't necessarily, uh, one specific incident. I guess I just instinctually knew that I was different from the other boys growing up. Um, they talked about different things, they were into different things. Um, they -- really, they saw the world in a different way. And I -- I guess I just I-innately knew that I didn't relate to them the way they related to each other. It wasn't for lack of trying. I mean, I did. I dated girls, but they were never really more than friends. Took a while. I-it took me some time. I had to do a lot of soul searching before I finally figured it out. Brad: On the other hand, I came a-singing and a-dancing out the womb. Kristina: Was it easier for you because you knew when you were so young? Brad: [Chuckles] No, my parents would have been right at home in the middle ages. Lucas: Coming out is a whole different conversation. U-ultimately, I think it leads to a happier life. At least, it has for me. But, you know, it's a judgment call. It's not for everybody. Brad: Yeah, especially if your friend's parents are old-school. Then, you know, why bother? Lucas: Well, because you might be able to form a deeper, more meaningful relationship? Brad: [Scoffs] That's a lot of risk. Lucas: For a lot of reward. [Scoffs] Bottom line, [Chuckles] Tell your friend to be brave. And remember that they have friends. Rely on them. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Sam, you were right. One story was not enough, but two -- two did the trick. He is out like a... Sam: Oh, sorry. I must have fallen asleep. Jason: No, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you up. Go back to sleep. Sam: How was Danny? Jason: He's great. Fell asleep in my arms. Sam: Wow. He's never had a chance to do that before. Sorry. Jason: [Clears throat] No, don't be sorry. There's a lot that Danny missed. There's a lot that we all missed. Sam: I know. I just -- I've got to stop looking in the past. I'm just... I'm -- I'm actually really happy we're all here right now -- you and me and Danny. Jason: So am I. [SCENE_BREAK] Laura: I'll stay with Jake tonight if you'd like. Y-you really must give yourself a break. Elizabeth: I don't think Hayden would be too happy to see me. Laura: Oh, the hell with Hayden. Elizabeth: [Laughs] I know. You're right. It's just, um... Laura: It's just what? Elizabeth: Last time I left Jake here... I lost him. Helena took him. Laura: Come on, now. Helena can't hurt us anymore. I won't let her. [SCENE_BREAK] Hayden: Nikolas. Nikolas. Nikolas: [Groans] [Hayden slips out of bed] [SCENE_BREAK] André: TJ and Valerie are both adults. As much as you may want to protect them, ultimately, they control their own fates. Jordan: So, what you're saying is I should mind my own business and trust that they're gonna make the right decision? André: You said it, not me. Jordan: [Laughs] How'd you get so wise, huh? You go to shrink school or something? André: Well, I did, but it's the alcohol. [Chuckles] How about another round? Jordan: Yeah. Thank you. André: All right. [SCENE_BREAK] Valerie: You used to be a cop? Curtis: [Chuckles] Yeah, I know. You're probably asking yourself how could someone so refined and polished get so down and dirty? Valerie: No. [Chuckles] Curtis: No? Valerie: But I must say, you don't look the type. Curtis: Type. What type? Valerie: I thought I knew, but... now I'm starting to think otherwise. I don't know, being a cadet has made me really reconsider a lot of my old assumptions. Curtis: Wait, wait, wait. Hold up, hold up. You a cop? Valerie: Cop-in-training, but yeah. Curtis: I thought you would pursue something a little bit more lucrative. Valerie: Well, my mother always taught me the value of good work over money. Curtis: Policing is about the law and not good work. Valerie: Well, if only I'd known your personal philosophy on life before I enrolled in the academy. Curtis: All right, that's fair enough. My, uh -- my outlook can be a little sideways sometimes, so -- you know, there's actually a couple of good o-officers out there. Valerie: It's okay. I wasn't gonna take your word for it, anyway. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go powder my nose. Commissioner. Hey. Happy Val-- Jordan: he's uh, he's charming, right? In like a -- like a bad-boy kind of way. Valerie: Who? Curtis? Jordan: Don't let that face fool you, girl. He is trouble. And if you know what's good for you, you will walk out that door right now, and you will forget that you ever met that man. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Hello? Dante?! What are you doing here? Dante: What are you doing here? [SCENE_BREAK] Valerie: I thought you'd be thrilled to know I wasn't seeing Dante anymore. Jordan: I am. Valerie: Well, C-Curtis isn't with the PCPD, so there's no risk of fraternizing. Jordan: There are other risks involved. Associating with him is gonna jeopardize your career. Valerie: [Scoffs] How so? Jordan: His fondness for drugs. It's gonna reflect poorly on you. Why don't you ask him? Ask Curtis if he's still into cocaine the way he used to be. [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: You want to have sex? Tonight? Molly: [Giggles] It's time. TJ: Why all of a sudden? Molly: Well, uh, I've been thinking about it a lot. My reasons for wanting to wait feel childish now. I want to be with you. Really be with you. If you want to be with me. TJ: You know I do. I just didn't want to pressure you, and I don't want to now. Molly: No, no, no. I -- I don't feel pressured. I want to be with you, TJ. I'm choosing to be with you. So... Molly: Let's go. [Both laugh] [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Hey, Dad, it's Kristina. I was just thinking about you and wanted to say hi. I also wanted to tell you... ...Happy Valentine's Day. [Laughs] I love you. Um...I'll try you again later. Okay, bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: What are you doing here? Dante: Well, I got a call about a break-in. I was checking out the room. Lulu: Oh, I guess I was sent to the wrong room, so I'll just -- I'll get out of your way. Sorry. Dante: What's wrong? Lulu: The door won't open. It's like we're locked in here. Nathan: That ought to hold them for a while. Maxie: This is perfect. Dante and Lulu will have plenty of time to talk through their issues. Nathan: Nothing like being trapped to force a conversation. Maxie: Hey, this is for the greater good. Those two can't run away anymore. They will be forced to face each other. Nathan: What do you think's gonna happen? Maxie: Well, they might not be back together by the end of the night, but they will be well on their way. [SCENE_BREAK] Laura: Hey, Scotty, it's Laura. Listen, I know it's late, but, um, I just wanted to ask you to keep me apprised of the date and time of the reading of Helena's will, 'cause I am definitely going to be there. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: [Sighs] Hayden? Hayden: Okay. Spencer's birthday is... [Keypad beeps as Hayden tries to open Nikolas' safe] Elizabeth: What the hell do you think you're doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Is it difficult for you to be here? Jason: You mean in a house that I don't remember living in? [Both chuckle] Sam: Yeah. Jason: A little, I guess. I'm just, uh -- somewhat confusing, you know. Sam: For me, too. Good. I just -- I don't want you to feel like I'm pressuring you at all. Jason: I kind of thought I was the one pressuring you. Sam: How? Jason: I kind of just took over your house here. Sam: [Chuckling] No. Jason: I feel like I'm trying to take a place that I'm not even sure is mine. Sam: Well, if you want to -- if you want to leave, it's fine. Jason: I didn't want to leave. Do you want me to leave? Sam: No. No, absolutely not. No, I don't. I just -- I don't know what to do right now. I-I don't know what to say. I don't know how to feel. I know you're here just as a friend to help me out, but -- Jason: I think we both know we're more than that. Sam: You seem so familiar to me in so many ways, but in so many ways, you don't. And I'm not making any sense right now, am I? Jason: No, you're making sense. You're making sense. I get it. I don't...feel like a stranger here. Okay? I'm not just helping out a friend. Sam: Okay. Jason: I -- I don't remember our life together... ...but I do remember what it's like to be close to you. Sam: What does that mean? [Kiss] [NEXT_ON] Sam (to Jason in bed together): Do you see me complain? Hayden (to Elizabeth): I just officially lost my guest status. Jordan (to Valerie): I would get out before your relationship gets any deeper. Curtis (to André): Is that all she told you? Dante (to Lulu): What do we do now? Nathan (to Maxie): There's something I want to give you.