Obrecht tries to figure out what secret weapon Madeline intends to use to get out of jail. She won't tell, but does divulge that she had to reveal to Nathan that Liesl is his mother to keep him from sleeping with Britt. Nathan tells Britt that the lab confirmed that her car did not cause Patrick's crash. He tells her that he doesn't want to date her, because she is his sister. He explains that West is derived from Westbourne, that Madeline is really his aunt, and that Madeline's sister is his mother, Liesl Obrecht. Obrecht asks Madeline if Nathan asked about her. Madeline says Nathan doesn't care about Obrecht at all. Nathan goes to the jail and tells Madeline that he told Britt everything. He says Madeline is being transferred to Rikers Island today. She asks him to let her explain what happened to Nina. He isn't interested in listening to any more of her lies. He says he knows the truth is that she wanted to kill Nina's baby and she killed his sister in the process. She whispers she didn't. Lucy wants to dedicate this nurse's ball to the GH family. Kevin says Lucy could spend more time to work on the Nurses' Ball if she stops bringing every meal to him at his office. He wonders why she has been doing that, anyway. She says she realized how important he is to her. Lulu convinces Nikolas and Elizabeth to drop the charges against Obrecht. Dante asks Scott to drop the charges. Dante tells Obrecht that he got her the deal, so she has to follow through and tell him where their embryo is. Jordan is proud when TJ shows her his acceptance letter to PCU .TJ says he is proud of his mother's new job. Shawn snaps that it is nothing to be proud of because she works for the Jeromes. TJ thinks there is something more and asks if something is going on between Shawn and Jordan. Shawn says there is not and agrees to try to get along with Jordan for TJ. Luke tells Julian that Patrick's car crash was no accident and that he would know that if he read his own newspaper. Julian tells Luke that Jordan is their new head of distribution. Luke is skeptical about whether they can trust her. Julian says he personally checked for a wire, and he checked her references. Jordan arrives just as Luke is saying he doesn't want her to know about his involvement. Luke says he is there to look for another art piece for his fiancee, but isn't going to decide today. He leaves the briefcase of money that he came for. Jordan asks Julian why the case is left out in the open. He says it is going to the laundered. She asks him who does his laundering. He tells her not to concern herself with it. Luke goes to Kelly's and strikes up a conversation with Shawn, pointing the finger at Ric Lansing as Julian's probable benefactor.
Dr. Obrecht: Guten morgen, Magda. Time to greet the day. Madeline: [Groans] Must I greet it with that horrible accent? It's worse than nails on a chalkboard. Dr. Obrecht: Some of us take pride in our heritage. In fact, this oatmeal reminds me of the porridge Mutter served us at home. But then you slept through breakfast. I told the guard to take it away, that he might as well try to wake the dead. Madeline: [Groans] It's just as well. I'd have to be dead before I'd eat that slop. [Sighs] I would kill for an egg-white omelet. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: This egg-white omelet is heavenly. My compliments to the chef. TJ: Well, you know, Shawn taught me a few things. At least I know how to make a decent breakfast. Jordan: Oh, well, that's more than enough. After all, it's the most important meal of the day. Shawn: Yeah. We need to make sure we keep your strength up. You need lots of energy for all that hard work at the gallery. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Ava, it's your brother -- again. You really need to get back to me. Luke: Hard at work? Julian: Well, I do publish the newspaper, so this is work. Luke: [Chuckles] It's a hobby! Who the hell reads newspapers anymore? When was the last time you made any money off this rag? Julian: Have you seen this? Patrick Drake and his daughter were involved in a car accident. Luke: That was no accident. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I just got off the phone with the NICU. Sabrina and Patrick's baby is still in critical condition. He's so premature, they don't even know if he's gonna make it. Nikolas: Looks like he wouldn't be alive at all if it weren't for Britt. [SCENE_BREAK] Britt: Are the labs back on Sabrina's baby? Nurse: Uh, let's see. Not yet. They should be in soon. Britt: Well, I need them now. Tell Brad to put a rush on it, and tell him it's for me. Nurse: Did you get any sleep? Britt: [Sighs] No. I've been in the NICU all night. Nurse: Why don't you go grab a nap in the on-call room, and I'll come get you when the labs are in? Britt: No. I'll sleep when I know that baby's in the clear. Nathan: Hey. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: Oh, hey. Mr. D.A. Scott: Ah. Good morning, Detective. And what a good morning it is. I think this coffee is actually made with beans instead of industrial-grade motor oil. Dante: [Chuckles] You're -- you're in a good mood. Scott: Why wouldn't I be? Carlos Rivera has confessed to the AJ Quartermaine murder. It's a slam dunk for the prosecution. Dante: That's good. That's good. I'm glad that case has worked out for you. Maybe you'd be willing to drop the charges against Liesl Obrecht. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: You'd kill for some eggs? I hope that's a euphemism, though I suppose with you, one never knows. Madeline: It's an expression, Liesl. If you'd ever bothered to learn English properly, you'd know that. Dr. Obrecht: My English is perfectly adequate, and, unlike you, I have no wish to be mistaken for an American. Madeline: There's no chance of that, since you don't even recognize sarcasm when you hear it, as if I would really kill for a plate of eggs. Ohh. Speaking of eggs... weren't you supposed to be getting out of here? I-I -- what happened to your exit strategy? Dr. Obrecht: What happened to yours? Since we are still sharing the same accommodations, I can only assume your plan is as dead as that daughter of yours. Madeline: I can assure you, Liesl, that my plan is alive and kicking. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucy: Bob, stop. Stop, stop, stop. I will revisit your concept when I get back to the ballroom, okay? In just a little bit of time, all right? I prom-- stop. I'm gonna hang up now, because I have a meeting with someone very, very, very important. Goodbye. Kevin: Who would that be? Lucy: Oh! Hi. What? Who would -- what? What did you say? Kevin: You just said you had a meeting with someone very, very important. I'm just wondering who that would be. Lucy: Oh, right. Uh...you, silly -- you, of course. Kevin: Aww. Lucy: You are the very most important person to me in the whole wide world. I-I hope you really know that. Kevin: Never a doubt in my mind. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: You want me to drop the charges against Obrecht? Dante: I do. Scott: Is there another suspect? Is there evidence that proves that she's innocent? Dante: No. Scott: Then I don't get what's going on here. She kidnapped your kid and held him hostage. Dante: She did. Scott: You almost lost a child. Dante: I know. Scott: Then why would you want me to drop the charges against her? Dante: Because I don't want to lose another one. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: You don't say, Magda. Please, elaborate on your plan. I'm all ohren. Madeline: No, no, no, no, no. No, dear sister. You never could keep a secret, even when we were girls. Dr. Obrecht: I've kept all kinds of secrets. For instance, I never told anyone that you were born a man. Madeline: [Scoffs] Very funny. Dr. Obrecht: What? You never heard of gallows humor? Tell me your plan. Madeline: [Sighs] You just worry about your own plan. Dr. Obrecht: [Sighs] Don't make me beg. [Sighs] Fine, if you insist. Bitte schoen, with a cherry on top? Oh, really, Magda? Just give me a hint! Madeline: Let's just say you're not the only one with something valuable stashed away. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: According to that, if Britt hadn't happened to be at the scene of the accident to deliver Sabrina's son, then both the baby and Sabrina could have died. Elizabeth: And Britt just happened to be there? Nikolas: Apparently, yeah. She was driving by and stopped when she saw what happened. Elizabeth: So, she delivered Sabrina's baby? Nikolas: Yes. I know it seems unlikely, given her feelings for Patrick and Sabrina, but it's all there in black and white. She must have put their history aside when she jumped in to help. It's lucky she was there. Elizabeth: Yeah. Lucky. [SCENE_BREAK] Britt: Detective West. To what do I owe the pleasure? Nathan: I'm guessing you stayed here all night? Britt: I did. Nathan: How's the baby? Britt: As well as can be expected, under the circumstances. He's very premature. I'm afraid it's still touch-and-go. Nathan: I hope he pulls through. Britt: Me, too. Now, if there's nothing else... Nathan: Actually, there is. I need to talk to you about the car that drove Patrick Drake off the road last night. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: What do you mean, it wasn't an accident? Why would you say that? Luke: Some publisher. Read the bottom of the article. Someone forced Drake off the road. Julian: Sorry. I guess I've been too busy dealing with your business. I haven't had time to approve every article. Luke: You don't even know what you're publishing. Julian: Would you rather me busy editing copy or running drugs? Luke: What do you think? So, how's my business going? Julian: See for yourself. [Clears throat] Luke: Oh, yeah. So, you're good at math. How many of those little papers would you have to sell to come up with this kind of scratch? Yes, sir. That's worth getting up in the morning for. I'll take it over to ELQ and make sure it's scrubbed squeaky clean. Nice doing business with you. Julian: Don't thank me. Thank my new head of distribution... Jordan Ashford. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: What's that supposed to mean? TJ: I'm sure Shawn didn't mean anything by it. You've just been keeping some late hours at the gallery. Jordan: Yes, I have. I just -- I'm trying to make a good impression on my new boss. TJ: I get it, Mom. No worries. It's just that you got home so late that I didn't get a chance to show you this. Jordan: [Gasps] Oh, my -- boy, get over here and give me a hug! You're going to college! TJ: Yes, ma'am. Jordan: Ohh. You just warm my heart every time I look at you. I'm so proud of you. TJ: I'm proud of you, too, Mom, 'cause you went after that job and you got it. Shawn: I wouldn't be that proud if I were you, TJ. TJ: Why not? [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: What is it you squirreled away? Is it bigger than a bread box? Madeline: I am not gonna play games with you, Liesl. I've already said more than I intended to. Dr. Obrecht: Magda, you know you want to gloat. Madeline: Oh, no. That's not me. That's you, Liesl. You're the one who is so insecure, you have to brag about your every accomplishment, even the ones you should keep quiet about. Dr. Obrecht: Here's your chance to show me up. You know how I'm going to leverage my release. How are you going to leverage yours? What have you hidden? Fine! Don't tell me! I'll simply be forced to tell Detective West that he's my son, not yours. Madeline: Nice try, Liesl. I already told him. [SCENE_BREAK] Britt: I told you last night I did not arrive on the scene until after the accident. Nathan: And I put your statement in my report. Britt: And no matter how many times you ask me, my statement is not going to change. I was not driving the car that drove Patrick off the road. Nathan: I know. I know. Britt: What? Nathan: We compared your tires to the tracks that we found on the scene, and the lab just confirmed that it wasn't a match. Your car could not have been the one that caused the accident. Britt: So, I'm no longer a suspect? Nathan: No. The accident was not your fault. It was someone else's. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Who the hell's Jordan Ashford? Julian: Oh, how soon they forget. Ava's new gallery manager -- the one that you were quite taken with a few days ago. Luke: You mean that steaming cup of hot chocolate that I met here the other day? Julian: Uh, yeah. That's one way to describe her. Sure. Yeah. Luke: Let me see if I understand this. You recruited Ava's employee to run drugs for us? Did Ava vouch for her? Julian: No. No. Ava doesn't know anything about this, and I don't want her to. But that's another story. Look, the point is Jordan came to me because she has experience. She used to run a serious operation in Maryland. She was that good. And, obviously, nothing's changed. Luke: What's obvious is you're an idiot! How do you know you can trust her? [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: You have something to say? I work at an art gallery. Shawn: You work for the Jeromes. Jordan: And you work for Sonny Corinthos, so what's your point? TJ: You know what? I've got to -- I got to go to school. Jordan: You know what? Thank you for breakfast. And, uh...congratulations. I'm so proud of you. TJ: Thanks, Mom. Jordan: What the hell was that? Shawn: I don't know what you're complaining about. You know, I could have told him that you're dealing drugs for Julian Jerome. Jordan: I'm not dealing drugs! You don't even know what you're talking about. Shawn: Oh, I think I do, considering what I know about your past. Jordan: Shawn, I don't care what you think about my past. We both agreed that you wouldn't say anything to TJ about it -- not unless you want me to tell TJ the truth about what happened with you and his father. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: So, Dr. Obrecht is holding your and Lulu's embryo, and she's not gonna give it back unless we give her some kind of immunity deal, huh? Dante: For her and her daughter. Scott: I'm sorry, Detective. I can see that you're in a tough position, but I can't drop the charges. I have an obligation to all of Obrecht's victims, not just you. I mean, Nikolas Cassadine was held hostage. Elizabeth Webber was shot. I'm sure they would like to nail Obrecht to the wall. What would I tell them if I dropped the charges? Dante: Look, I realize that we're not the only ones affected by this whole thing, and you have an obligation to Elizabeth and Nikolas. Lulu's over there right now, okay? Maybe she can bring them around. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Oh. I hope I'm not interrupting. Alfred let me in. Nikolas: No, of course not. You're always welcome. Elizabeth: Hi. Nikolas: Come here, you. Elizabeth: Hi, sweetie! Nikolas: Hey, Ben! How are you? Lulu: Oh, uh, Nikolas, it's -- it's Rocco now. Nikolas: Right. Of course. Rocco. I'm -- I'm sorry. How could I forget my -- my nephew's name? Lulu: No. I completely understand. We've all been through so much upheaval lately. Nikolas: Right. Lulu: How's your shoulder? Elizabeth: So much better. Nikolas: And -- and Obrecht's been charged and arrested. I can't wait to see her pay for what she's done. Lulu: That's what I came to talk about with you two. Dante and I were hoping that you might consider dropping the charges. Elizabeth: Dropping the charges? Nikolas: Why in the hell would we do that? [SCENE_BREAK] Lucy: I brought you breakfast. Kevin: Oh! Thank you. That's quite a habit you're forming. I mean, I'm not complaining. I do appreciate it. Lucy: Well, it's just a berry bran muffin from Kelly's and some coffee. Kevin: Oh, another berry bran muffin from Kelly's. Lucy: Hey, look, I-I really did also want to bring something for Patrick and Sabrina. They've been sitting in ICU so long with that tiny, tiny little baby of theirs, so I just got to do something to help, not that a muffin and coffee is any way of really helping, huh? Kevin: No. It shows them that the entire community supports them. That's one of the best things about General Hospital. That's why I was so happy to be able to come back here and practice. This place is like -- like a home. And the people in it become like a family. And when one of us struggles, we all pitch in to help. It can make even the most difficult times a little more... bearable. [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: Hey, Shawn? Shawn: Yeah? TJ: Can I talk to you a minute? Shawn: Sure. What's going on? TJ: I just want to know, man, what's going on between you and my mom? Like, why can't you two get along? [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: What the hell are you doing bringing somebody into my operation without running it past me first? How do you know you're not being set up?! Julian: Take it easy. I checked for a wire personally. Luke: Oh, wait a minute, Einstein. If anybody is gonna check out that babe, it's gonna be me. Julian: O-okay. Anyways, I asked for references. They all checked out, so I trust her. Luke: They better check out, for your sake. Julian: All right, look -- I understand. You want to stay on top of things, but I can't run every decision past you. I'm the one dealing with the day-to- day operations. Now, I made a call, and from what I've seen, it was the right one. As far as I can tell, we can trust Jordan. Luke: All right. You're right. It is your call. But I can't risk the exposure here. So, as far as she's concerned, she works for you and you alone. I don't want her knowing anything about my involvement. You got that? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Obrecht has your last remaining embryo? Lulu: She's claiming she does, and she won't return it without the deal. Elizabeth: Okay, but Britt made it very clear in her confession letter that one of the embryos wasn't viable. Lulu: That's what Obrecht told Britt. But Britt confirmed that she never actually examined the embryo herself. Obrecht is the one who supposedly disposed of it. Nikolas: So, Obrecht lied yet again? She's using your embryo as a bargaining chip? Elizabeth: This is insane. Nikolas: That woman is a vile sociopath devoid of any sympathy or morality. She should be locked up till the end of time, if you ask me. Lulu: I know that this must seem really selfish of me to be asking this. Nikolas: No. No. Not at all, okay? Obrecht is to blame for all of this. Lulu: I am so blessed, and I am so grateful to have Rocco after all that time thinking that I would never have a child, and if he is the only one that I have, I am -- I am beyond blessed. But it's not just about me. If Dante and I ever want Rocco to have a brother or sister, this is the only chance. Nikolas: So, Obrecht is using you, your family, and your future happiness to blackmail all of us? Lulu: Please believe me. This is the last thing that I'd ever want to ask of you, after everything that that woman put you through, but if you would just... drop the charges... it would go a long way towards convincing Scott Baldwin, and -- Elizabeth: Lulu, Nikolas is right. None of this is your fault. Yet Obrecht is putting you and now us in an impossible position. Lulu: She's a hateful bitch. And if this was under any other circumstance, I would tell her to take a flying leap, but Dante and I have talked about it, and we've made the decision to cooperate, and now I'm asking you to do the same. Just please know that I am not doing this lightly. Elizabeth: No, of course not. Nikolas: I can see what this has cost you. Lulu: I hate putting the two of you on the spot, but... I'm putting you on the spot. So, what do you say? [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: Look, if Lulu's able to convince Elizabeth and Nikolas to drop the charges, will you agree? Scott: Well, your wife has to understand it's not up to Nikolas or Elizabeth. It's up to me. Do you think if Michael said, "No hard feelings here," that I would drop the charges against Rivera? No, that wouldn't happen. Fact -- crimes have been committed against the good people of Port Charles. Obrecht must pay for what she's done. Dante: All right, look -- I understand the position that you're in, but I'm just trying... Scott: She is a lunatic, okay? She's running around this town here, holding people hostage and shooting people. She's downstairs in jail because that's where she belongs, and if I have anything to say about it, Obrecht, that piece of strudel, will spend the rest of her life in prison! [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: You told Nathan that I was his mother? Madeline: I did. Dr. Obrecht: But I thought you never wanted him to know. Madeline: I didn't, but I had no choice. I had to tell him the truth. Dr. Obrecht: Why? Madeline: [Sighs] As much as I hate to admit it... you were right. Dr. Obrecht: I'm sorry, Magda. Could you speak up a little? I didn't quite hear you. Madeline: You were right, Liesl. Dr. Obrecht: Really? And what was I right about? Madeline: I had to tell James the truth because... our children almost slept together. [SCENE_BREAK] Britt: Well, I'm glad the lab confirmed that my car wasn't a match, but you could have saved the taxpayers a lot of money if you would have just listened to me. I told you didn't cause the accident. Nathan: I know, and I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I had to put you through all of that. I was just doing my job. Britt: Yeah. Well, now I need to go do mine. I really need to get back to the NICU. Nathan: Look, I know you want to go check on the baby, but I'm sure he's in good hands. Britt: He is, but I'm the one who delivered him, and I feel an obligation to help. Nathan: There's just -- I need a minute, okay? There's just one other thing I need to talk to you about. It's a thing I've been trying to talk to you about for days now. Britt: [Sighs] Detective West [Chuckles] I-I really admire your persistence, but I'm not interested in going out with you. Nathan: Britt, I swear, the last thing I want to do is take you out. Britt: Really? And why is that? Nathan: Because... [Sighs] You're my sister. Britt: Hmm? What? Nathan: It's the truth. You're my sister. Britt: I-I-I don't know what you're talking about. Nathan: Yeah, that was -- that was basically my reaction, too. Britt: Okay, great. So, then we can both agree this is insane, and we can drop it. Nathan: Yeah. Britt, my name wasn't always Nathan West, all right? I took my mother's maiden name, which she shortened from the original, "Westbourne." Britt: So, your mother's maiden name is Westbourne. Nathan: Yeah, and she has a sister named Liesl. Britt: My mother has a sister? Nathan: My mother -- Madeline. Britt: Okay. So, assuming this is all true, your mother is my mother's sister. That would make us cousins. Nathan: It would, except that the woman that raised me, Madeline -- she adopted me. She didn't give birth to me. Liesl did. Britt, your mother is my mother, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: Nathan and Britta almost shtupped? Madeline: Don't get your dirndl in a twist. They didn't. Dr. Obrecht: But they could have! What did I tell you?! Of course, those two gorgeous creatures couldn't keep their hands off each other! I knew that if fate decided to cross their paths, they'd be destined to copulate! Madeline: [Laughing] Where did you get that -- "Game of Thrones"? The point is nothing happened between James and your daughter. But I could not take a chance that something wouldn't happen in the future, so I had to tell him everything. Dr. Obrecht: And, uh... what did he say? Did he ask about me? Madeline: No. He doesn't give a rat's ass about you. Dr. Obrecht: I'll rectify that situation as soon as I get out of here. Madeline: Good luck with that. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: Come on. Look, I am aware of all the terrible things Obrecht has done. I know she got away with any charges stemming from Robin Scorpio-Drake's kidnapping. Scott: So, you want me to let her walk again? Dante: I do, because if we don't give her this deal, she gets away with another crime. That's holding our child hostage. Scott: Well, technically, it's not a child. It's an embryo. Unfortunately, the embryo laws are woefully underwritten. Dante: But that doesn't change how I feel about this. Look, this is still my potential child we're talking about here. Scott: I don't understand this, Detective. See, you've got your son back. Why are you so concerned about a child that's not even born? Dante: Look, Rocco -- Rocco's a miracle. Scott: Rocco? I thought his name was Ben. Dante: We renamed him. [Sighs] Look, after everything me and Lulu went through to get him... this was the name we came up with whenever we talked about having this mythical child, and... now we finally have him. And I'm grateful that we have him. But this is our only opportunity that we're gonna have to give him a little brother or sister -- a playmate, a sibling for him that will be around his whole life, long after me and Lulu are gone. Scott: Yeah. I understand from Laura that it was a tougher deal for you to get your son. Lulu can't carry a baby to term. Dante: No, we have to use a surrogate, not that I... look, I wouldn't love this child any less. Maybe -- maybe you just don't understand what we're going through. Scott: Actually, I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: Mr. Spencer. So nice to see you again. What brings you back? I hope there wasn't any problem with the art. Luke: No, no. No. My fiancée loved the piece -- so much that I thought maybe I would buy her something else. Jordan: Ooh, a happy customer! That's what I like to hear. So, did you have anything else in mind? I mean, we've got some terrific new paintings. I'd be happy to help you pick something out. Luke: I would love it if you help me out. Jordan: Mm. I'm at your disposal. Luke: Are you? Nice. Julian was just telling me that you are someone he trusts implicitly. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: You know what my problem is with your mother. TJ: [Sighs] Shawn: I just don't like her working for the Jeromes. TJ: Shawn, that's what you said last time you two got into it. I feel like there's something more to it. Is there something going on between you and my mom that I don't know about? [SCENE_BREAK] Lucy: I have to. I have to make this Nurses' Ball wonderful for their sake. Kevin: The Nurses' Ball is always wonderful. Lucy: Yeah, not always, but we go up in a few days. I can't believe this. And I have this lighting director I love. He's a genius. But he's got this ambitious lighting design that I'm afraid is so ambitious, our dancers are gonna be dancing around in the dark! Kevin: Maybe I can help. Lucy: Are you kidding? You're telling me you're an expert in lighting design? Kevin: No! Lucy: Then why did you just say that? Kevin: I was going to say maybe I could just do without the food deliveries for a while. Lucy, you've been bringing me breakfast and lunch, sometimes both, for a month now, and... why is that? You've been on this big push to stage the Nurses' Ball. Between the meetings and the rehearsals, there's never enough hours in the day, and right about the time you begin to forget that I'm even alive, you've been more attentive to me than ever. I'm wondering what inspired that. [Lucy remembers talking with Scott] Lucy: I want to be with Kevin. Look, he is my husband, and I do love him, and I-I really need to make this marriage work. [Back to the present] Lucy: [Sighs] It's not what, Doc. It's who. You -- you inspire me. I love you so very much, and that means that you will always, always be my number-one priority. Kevin: Then can you do something for me? Lucy: Anything. Kevin: Let me get my own breakfast for a change. Lucy: What?! Kevin: Just work on the Nurses' Ball, make it terrific, and know that I'm behind you every step of the way. Lucy: Deal, but I already know that. I do. And that's why I can get through all of this. It keeps me going, because I know how very lucky I am to be married to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: There is nothing more going on between your mom and me. TJ: So, then, do you think maybe then you can let it go? I mean, I know she's not perfect, and she didn't show up for me for a couple of years and you did. But, Shawn, she's here now. And I would love to make it work because I love her and I love you, and it would mean the most to me if you guys could just get along. Shawn: Look, TJ, I know what you're asking, all right? But it's complicated. TJ: Look, I know you have a problem with her working for the Jeromes. Trust me -- I'm not so thrilled about it, either, but could you just give Mom a little bit of a break, for me? Shawn: Of course, I can. TJ: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: Well, did you see anything that you liked? Luke: Ooh, I see a lot I like. Jordan: [Chuckles] Luke: But, sadly, I won't be walking out with any of it today. Julian: Well, that is unfortunate. You're welcome to come back. We're always here. Luke: Good to know. We'll conclude our business another time. Until then... Julian: [Chuckles] Thank you. He's a handful. Jordan: It's all part of the job. And, uh, speaking of the job, isn't that the money I gave you last night? I mean, what is it doing out here? Julian: It's just a briefcase -- not like anyone can tell what's inside of it. Jordan: Well, still. I mean, it's not so smart to leave drug money out in the open, especially in front of customers. Julian: Yeah, well, I agree with you. It's being sent to the laundry. Jordan: Ah. And who exactly does your laundering? [SCENE_BREAK] Britt: So, my mother gave birth to you and then she gave you to her sister to raise? Nathan: Yeah, seems that way. Britt: So, you're my brother? Nathan: Yeah. Britt: Wow. But we almost -- Nathan: I know. I know. And thank God Maxie was there to put a stop to that, or we would be starring in our own personal Greek tragedy. Britt: Yeah. I mean, that puts a whole new meaning on the phrase "regretting it in the morning." Nathan: Yeah. Britt: So...what do we do now? Nathan: Honestly... I don't know. Britt: I mean, I don't even know what it's like to have a sibling. I spent my whole life thinking that I was an only child. Nathan: Yeah. And I was -- I was so young when Nina -- when she went in a coma. You know, she was my sister and I loved her, but, to me, she was an adult, you know? So I was almost an only child, too. Britt: And now it's the two of us. Nathan: Yeah, for whatever that means. Britt: Well, I-I guess, um, we'll have to figure that out another time. I-I really need to get back to the NICU. Nathan: Yeah, and I'm -- I'm still on duty, so... Britt: Well, I guess I'll see you around, bro. Nathan: [Chuckles] Yeah. See you around. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: Years ago, my beautiful wife Dominique -- she was dying of cancer. She desperately wanted to give me a child, so we created an embryo, and my good friend Lucy Coe agreed to be the surrogate. I will always be grateful to Lucy. She gave me a terrific daughter -- Serena. Dante: Well, it sounds like you do understand. Scott: I guess I do. Dante: Then would you be willing to drop the charges against Obrecht? Scott: Only if Nikolas and Elizabeth agree. Dante: Hey. How'd it go? [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: You know, it might be more convenient if I deliver the cash to another party, like perhaps the actual cleaning service. Just let me know. I mean, it might be -- it might be a good idea. Julian: How's that? Jordan: Well, it cuts down on the risk if fewer people handle it. Julian: Tell you what... you focus on your job -- distribution... and you let me worry about the briefcase. Jordan: You're the boss. Anyway, I don't really care who washes the money, as long as some of it ends up in my pocket. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Hey. What's up, dawg? [Sighs] Shawn: What can I get you, Spencer? Luke: Espresso. So, uh -- so, you have any luck taking out Julian Jerome's benefactor? Shawn: Pardon me? Luke: Oh, come on, bro. Sonny told me all about it -- how he knows that Jerome is reporting to somebody. Now, me -- I still think it's that son-of-a-bitchin' brother of his, Ric the slick. What do you think? Shawn: Look, I know Ric has got a grudge against Sonny, but the guy doesn't work for Julian anymore. Luke: Who says -- Ric? He's a lawyer, man. He lies for a living. It's all an act. Shawn: True. Sometimes, uh... people aren't what they seem. Luke: Got that right. [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: You okay? Nikolas: Yeah, I'm fine. Why? Elizabeth: Well, today was the first day you've seen Ben since he's become Rocco. Nikolas: Yeah. It'll take some getting used to. The good news is I still have a baby in my life, albeit my nephew instead of my stepson. How 'bout you? You okay with the decision we made? Elizabeth: I don't see that we had any other choice. It was the decision we had to make. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: So, this is why they brought me back up into the light. Tell me... have you decided to meet my terms? Dante: You're gonna get your deal. Now you tell us where the hell our embryo is. [SCENE_BREAK] Madeline: James! Nathan: Hello, Aunt. Madeline: I didn't expect to see you here today. Nathan: [Sighs] Madeline: You didn't by any chance bring me an egg-white omelet, did you? Nathan: No, no omelet. Maybe they'll have one for you at Rikers. You're being transferred to the city today to await trial. Madeline: Oh, James. Nathan: I spoke to my sister today -- my other sister. I told her everything. Madeline: That must have been difficult. Nathan: She was surprised -- shocked. But then she seemed to adjust -- better than me, anyways. Maybe we'll create some kind of a relationship. She's the only sister I've got left now. Madeline: James, there are some things we need to discuss -- things you need to know. Nathan: No, there isn't. I've already given my statement, and I'm sure I'll be called upon to testify to tell the courts how you killed Nina. Madeline: There's more to it than that, James. I need to explain it to you. Nathan: Explain what?! How you killed her?! No, you did worse than that! You imprisoned her in that bed for 20 years -- Nina, who liked to dance and run and ride horses -- Nina, who was gonna be a mother -- and you took all of that away from her, and you took her away from me! Madeline: You need to listen to me, James. Nathan: No, I don't! [Sighs] I have listened to you my whole life. I've listened to your lies, and now I know the truth. You wanted to kill Nina's baby, and you killed Nina, too. Madeline: No. I didn't.