Anna tells Nathan that he had no idea that Sloane had an undercover operative. Jake tells Sloane that he got a job with Julian Jerome. Julian asks Sam if she has feelings for Jake. She assures him that she is only interested in Patrick. Elizabeth tells Patrick that she broke up with Ric because she likes Jake. Ric goes to the Metro Court for a drink, only to find that Carly is the bartender. She accuses him of being paranoid about Jake. He tells her that it isn't paranoia if it is true and informs her that Elizabeth dumped him because of Jake. Ric accuses Carly of wanting Jake too. She asks him where he got such an idea. He says he got it from Sonny. Elizabeth tells Patrick that Sam is getting Jake a job with her father. They are both surprised that Carly is encouraging Jake to work for Sonny's rival. Sam tells Julian all about Jason. She asks him to keep Jake on the legitimate side of the business so he can stay out of trouble. Sonny goes to Carly's house and finds Jake there alone. Sonny accuses Jake of wanting to be with Carly. Jake tells Sonny that he likes someone, but it isn't Carly. Sonny says he heard about Elizabeth from his brother, Ric. Jake tells Sonny that he won't be in Carly's house for long because he just got a job with Julian Jerome. Sonny tells him that he just made it personal. Jake says it is just a job. Carly arrives home and sees Sonny telling Jake that he is his enemy. Ric tells himself that Elizabeth will come around, he just has to get Jake out of the way. Carlos tells Sabrina that the police are going to question her about his case. He encourages her to tell the truth because anything she says will be hearsay. She says Julian knows Carlos killed Ava so his testimony will be more damning. Carlos tells her that Julian isn't going to testify against him. She tells him that she got a job working for Michael Quartermaine taking care of Ava's daughter. He cautions her not to let her job get her on the wrong side of Sonny Corinthos. She gives him the same advice. Duke orders Jordan to kill Julian. She tells him that she knows Shawn thinks she is a mole and asks Duke if he is testing her. He tells her that he is her boss and she will do what she is told. She says she will kill Julian. Anna tells Nathan that she is worried about Jordan. Nathan suggests that Anna pull Jordan and put her in Witness Protection. Anna doesn't want to lose all the progress that Jordan had made. Nathan asks her if she wants to get back at Duke so badly that she is willing to risk Jordan's life. Jordan goes to Anna and tells her that Duke wants her to kill Julian. Julian tells Carlos to follow Duke and if the opportunity presents itself, kill him.
Anna: Hi. Nathan: Hey. Anna: Thank you so much for coming so quickly. I'd imagine that your caseload is quite busy right now. Nathan: Oh, you know, I'm always available to you, boss. Anna: Thank you. Nathan: So, you sounded urgent on the phone. What's up? Anna: I'm worried about Jordan Ashford. [SCENE_BREAK] Duke: Your task is simple -- kill Julian Jerome. Jordan: You want me to take out Jerome? Duke: As soon as possible. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: You seem to be showing all kinds of concern for a guy whose skill set screams mercenary or hired killer. Look, don't get me wrong. I'm no angel. But as your father, I have to ask -- do you have feelings for this guy Jake? Sam: Don't be ridiculous. I'm with Patrick. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Mr. Wilson's gonna be in ICU for at least 24 hours, and we're gonna need you to monitor his pain every three... Elizabeth? Elizabeth: Yes, every three hours. I got it. Patrick: Hey, what's wrong? Elizabeth: [Sighs] I just broke up with Ric. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: [Sighs] [Sighs] I need a drink. Where the hell's the bartender? Carly: You're looking at her. Ric: [Sighs] This day just gets better and better, doesn't it? Carly: Aw, poor Ric. Who got on your bad side this time? Ric: Oh, everybody's new best friend, Jake Doe. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: Yeah, I got a job with Julian Jerome. Like I got a choice. [Doorbell rings] Jake: Guess that's me. Um... [Clears throat] Sonny: Where's Carly? Jake: She's at work. You just missed her. Uh, you know, we haven't met. Sonny: I know who you are, Jake. Jake: Oh, well, you must be Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Carlos: What are you up to, Lavery? Sabrina: Carlos. Carlos: Sabrina, hey. What are you doing here? Sabrina: I'm getting something to eat. What are you up to? Carlos: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: What the hell, Duke? You walk in here, and you order me to kill Julian Jerome? Duke: You know exactly what's going on. Julian has decided to take his organization to the next level. He refused to leave the docks. Jordan: I know. Shawn filled me in. Duke: Julian Jerome has declared war on the Corinthos organization. He needs to be taken out before he does any further damage to our business. I don't see that as such a farfetched request. Do you? Jordan: No. No, it's not at all. I... but why me? Why have you picked me to kill Julian? [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: I just finished searching Kyle Sloane's hotel room. Nathan: And? Anna: And I didn't find anything -- you know, nothing linking him to Lomax or to the fixed election, but, you know, I really didn't expect there to be anything. Nathan: So why'd you do it? Anna: Why? Well, to put Sloane on notice. You know, I'm gonna be busy as a bee investigating him. Nathan: Or make him nervous. Anna: Yeah, one would hope. He said something that gave me pause. Nathan: What? Anna: Well, he brought up my confidential informant. You know, and obviously, I'm not gonna disclose her identity. But, then, Sloane said that he has an informant of his own. Does he? Do you know who it is? [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: So, can I give Carly a message? Sonny: Uh, no. I think I can tell her myself -- after you tell me what the hell you're doing in Carly's house. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Why would you think that there was anything going on between me and Jake? I'm with Patrick. He's my boyfriend. End of discussion. Julian: Oh, you are so like your mother. Sam: Oh, really? How? Julian: Mm-hmm. Well, Alexis knows just how to avoid a direct response, you know, just like you did. That was quite the non-answer. Sam: [Laughs] It was. Yeah? You want a direct response? I don't have any feelings that are inappropriate or otherwise for Jake. How's that? Julian: Really? Really? Then, why are you going to so much trouble to find him a job? Sam: "Trouble"? I don't think it's trouble to talk to my father. Julian: Okay. You got me there. Sam: And as for Jake, I know what it's like to need help. I get it. So don't go all Dad on me. I only have eyes for Patrick. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: So, what happened with you and Ric? Is it over? Elizabeth: Yeah. Thanks. Patrick: I knew you guys were having problems. I didn't think they were insurmountable. Elizabeth: [Sighs] Neither did he. He showed up here today to tell me that he was gonna fight for me, and I really didn't want to have that conversation here. But he kind of left me no choice but to come clean and end things with him. Patrick: Is it because he advised Jake to plead guilty and send himself to jail? Elizabeth: Yeah, that was definitely part of it. The real reason Ric and I broke up is because I have feelings for Jake. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: So, what did Jake do to ruffle your delicate, little feathers? Ric: Oh, I forgot. I'm head of the Jake Fan Club. Carly: [Laughs] I can't help it if Jake's a great guy. And, well -- well, you're just you. And if anyone should be entitled to hold a grudge, it's Jake. You're the one who agreed to defend him -- just to impress Elizabeth, of course. And then, you tried talking him into pleading guilty. Ric: The man was facing 53 individual counts of attempted murder, okay? A guilty plea was his best option. Carly: You hate that your plan backfired. Instead of Jake going to prison, he was nursed back to health by your girlfriend, which must have been really difficult for a man who has as little faith in himself as you to watch Elizabeth flutter all around Jake. Wow, your -- your paranoia must have been in overdrive. Ric: Well, it isn't paranoia if it turns out to be true. Carly: What are you talking about? Ric: Oh, Elizabeth dumped me... because of Jake. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: When I was released from the hospital, I had nowhere to go, so Carly invited me to stay here. Sonny: Oh, so she feels sorry for you. Jake: Well, before, I was staying at the Metro Court in exchange for tending bar. Sonny: Was that before you tried to blow up The Haunted Star? Oh... [Clicks tongue] I forgot, uh... it wasn't your fault. You were under mind control. Jake: Yeah. Sonny: Uh-huh. Jake: Well, Dr. Drake fixed that problem, so no more worries there. Sonny: Well, that's convenient. Jake: Look... [Clears throat] I know, on The Haunted Star, Michael took that bomb, he ran it out to the deck, and you took it from his hands, and you jumped in the water. I thank you for that. Sonny: For cleaning up your mess? Jake: Helena Cassadine's mess, but I was involved. So, yeah. Look, I-I know it's asking a lot, but, uh... I want you to accept my apology. [SCENE_BREAK] Sabrina: What are you doing lurking out here? Julian: We're gonna kill Duke Lavery. Carlos: I was just gonna grab a bite to eat, but I saw some of Sonny's people in there. Thought I'd wait for them to leave. Sabrina: Oh. Carlos: Trying to keep my nose clean. You know, I got my trial coming up. Sabrina: I'm happy that you made bail. Carlos: [Chuckles] Well, so am I. Sabrina: So, your case, how's that coming along? Carlos: I don't know. That all depends on you. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Sloane has his own informant? Anna: Yeah. Nathan: This is -- this is news to me. Anna: How can that be? You and Dante are his lead detectives. Protocol dictates that you need to be made aware of the C.I. Nathan: Do you see how frustrating this has gotten? Sloane is obviously in somebody's pocket... Anna: I know. Nathan: ...Which is bad for all of Port Charles. Anna: Well, that's why I'm working to get him out of office. But right now, I-I have a bigger priority, and that is that... Jordan believes that her cover has been blown. Nathan: What? Anna: She's positive that Duke is on to her. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: Why not get Shawn to eliminate Julian? Isn't he your go-to man? I mean, I'm just the new kid here. Duke: Well, normally, the job would go to Shawn. But you know things that make you more qualified to carry out this order. Jordan: I don't follow. Duke: You were high-ranking in the Jerome organization. You know Julian's ways. You know how he thinks. You know where he's most vulnerable. Jordan: Look, I'm flattered that you think -- Duke: Sonny and I both consider you to be the perfect person for the job. Do you understand? Jordan: Yes. Perfectly. Duke: Excellent. So I can count on you to take Julian out? Jordan: No. You can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Look, you need to remember -- this whole dad thing... [Sighs] It's new to me, okay? So, for my own peace of mind, I needed to know that there's nothing going on between you and this guy who held you hostage. Sam: Of course. Julian: Look, Sam, you -- you deserve a lot of happiness. You've been through a lot in a short amount of time. Sam: [Sighs] I know. I thought Silas and I were in a really good place, and, then, out of the blue, his wife shows up. I mean, we -- we could have handled it better, but in the end, it wasn't right for me. Julian: You know, maybe you needed this relationship with Silas as part of your journey. Sam: [Chuckles] Julian: I mean, maybe -- maybe the relationship was supposed to help you process the grief over Jason's passing, you know? Sam: Well, I never thought I would be able to take the first step to that journey, but I did. Julian: And now you found your way to Patrick. Sam: I know. It is the craziest thing. I never dreamed that I could feel for another man what I felt for Jason. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: When Ric showed up at my house on Christmas, I wanted to be with him. I wanted our happily ever after. I could see a future together. Patrick: Yeah, I thought you were getting what you wanted. Elizabeth: But he swore to me he had changed -- no more lying, no more manipulating. He learned his lesson. Then, he pulled that stunt in court with Jake, and it...all went downhill from there. Patrick: I have to say, trying to convince Jake to plead guilty was probably not the most ethical move I've ever heard. Elizabeth: Yeah. And then, there was the surgery with Jake, which put us back into closer proximity with each other, and it brought back... feelings I was starting to have for Jake before Ric returned. Patrick: Which begs the question -- are you gonna pursue a relationship with Jake? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Wow, took long enough, but at least Elizabeth finally came to her senses. I mean, you, Jake, you, Jake. I mean, there really doesn't seem to be any competition. Ric: You're having a good time, aren't you? Carly: I am. I really am. In fact, I am gonna open a bottle of champagne. Ric: Oh, you're not fooling me, Carly. I think that you're a little worried that Elizabeth is free now. Carly: Oh, I don't know if you've noticed, but I'm getting ready to celebrate. Ric: Yeah. Yeah, no. Try again. Now, Elizabeth may very well end up with your BFF, Jake. Carly: Mm-hmm. Ric: Bet that bothers the hell out of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I heard what Helena did to you -- the supposed mind control. Now, whether I believe that, that's another story. Jake: All I can do is tell you the truth, sir. Sonny: While I was in Pentonville, you assaulted Sam Morgan, held her hostage, broke into her house, planning to kill her. Jake: Just so we're clear, Sam and I have made peace. Sonny: Sam is a widow of one of my closest friends. Her husband was like a brother to me, so when I hear that someone he loves was hurt, I'm offended. Jake: I'm sure you are. Sonny: But you claim you weren't in your right mind. Jake: No, sir, I wasn't. Sonny: Were you in your right mind when you moved in on Carly? [SCENE_BREAK] Sabrina: I don't understand. How can I affect the outcome of your trial? Carlos: [Sighs] I told you I shot Ava. The cops found me in her apartment. Sabrina: [Sighs] Carlos: I tried my best to protect you. Sabrina: I am grateful for that more than you know. Carlos: Oh, come on, I wouldn't have it any other way. But the cops know we spent time together. I want you to be prepared. Sabrina: Prepared for what? Carlos: My lawyer says they're gonna ask you about what I told you. Sabrina: But nobody's asked me anything yet. Carlos: Yeah, well, it's only a matter of time. And when they do, what are you gonna tell them? Are you gonna tell them that I confessed to killing Ava Jerome? [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: But Jordan was ex-DEA. How could she have blown a cover? Anna: I'm not sure that she has. You know, she just feels that -- that maybe Shawn's voiced his suspicions to Duke or -- or Sonny. But there's no evidence, so they could have just as easily let it go. Nathan: Well, I could see Sonny letting it go 'cause he's in the middle of a custody hearing, but the word is that Duke is still running the Corinthos organization. Anna: Yeah, that was more than confirmed to me this morning on the pier. Nathan: You know Duke better than anybody. Do you think he would retaliate against Jordan? Anna: I don't know. I-I have no way of knowing what Duke is capable of doing now. Nathan: So why not be on the safe side? Why not pull Jordan out? [SCENE_BREAK] Duke: You're refusing this assignment? Why? Jordan: Because killing Julian is a bad idea. Duke: I don't agree. Jordan: Tensions between the organizations have been at an all time high. Killing Julian would be a full-on declaration of war. I mean, you know Jerome's associates would retaliate. Duke: I wouldn't expect anything less. Jordan: They're not gonna stop until you and Sonny are dead. Duke: Do you think I haven't considered every point you're making? Jordan: I'm sure you have, but [Stammers] You haven't considered -- Duke: I am running the organization. Sonny and I are in complete agreement, and we are prepared for the outcome, and we can take care of ourselves. Jordan: I think we need to weigh our options before making such a drastic move. Duke: Sonny and I have discussed this completely between ourselves, and we are prepared for any consequences of the act of ridding ourselves of Julian Jerome. Jordan: When you and Sonny were discussing Julian, was he the only topic of conversation? Duke: Why do you ask? Jordan: I mean did you and Sonny talk about whether or not I'm a mole for the cops? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: When I look at Danny, I see -- I see Jason, and I always think I-I-I can't believe I never got to tell Jason that Danny was his son. Julian: I'm so sorry you had to go through that, you know, not knowing who the father was. Sam: Hmm. All that matters is that Danny will know who Jason was. Julian: It is so clear how much you loved him. Sam: [Laughs] Oh, gosh, you have no idea. We were really, really good together, and even -- even through our hardest times, we had this...connection, you know? I-I can't explain it. Julian: Mm. [Sighs] It would have been so much simpler if Jason was just your husband instead of the guy who kept Sonny in power. [Sighs] Sam: Yes, Jason was very loyal to Sonny. And I-I-I actually hate to say this to you, and I don't mean to hurt your feelings, but he probably would have hated you with a passion. Julian: Yeah, yeah, probably. Mm-hmm. Sam: [Chuckles] Any enemy of Sonny's would have been an even bigger one to Jason. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: [Laughs] No, I'm -- I'm not having any designs on Carly. Sonny: No? So that -- that kiss -- and it -- it wasn't a peck. It was a kiss on New Year's Eve. You, uh -- you weren't staking your claim? Jake: No, I wasn't. Sonny: No? Jake: She wanted to be with you. You wouldn't see her. She was upset. That's true. Sonny: But you couldn't wait to give her your shoulder so she can cry on it. That way, you can take my place. Jake: No, I don't want to take your place. Carly wanted to be with you. And I understand that because, uh... well, there was somebody there that I also wanted to be with, but it wasn't Carly. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Jake and I have been dancing around each other for weeks. Patrick: Oh, yeah. It's been hard not to hear the steps. Elizabeth: When you released him, I didn't even know how to say goodbye. It was just the most -- [Sighs] It was beyond weird. Patrick: I hate that limbo stage. You have feelings, but nothing's settled. Elizabeth: [Sighs] And now, maybe that Ric and I aren't together anymore, maybe there's a-a chance for something with Jake. Patrick: Elizabeth... Elizabeth: Mm-hmm. Patrick: You know how much I care about you. We have been friends for a very long time. Elizabeth: And you have been a very good friend to me. Patrick: And I'm gonna support whatever you decide to do. Elizabeth: Mm, here comes the "but." Patrick: Yeah. But I wouldn't be a friend if I didn't tell you to be careful. Elizabeth: [Sighs] I will. Patrick: Not only with your heart -- with your safety. Look, I was able to remove the device that Helena Cassadine put in Jake's head that was supposedly causing him to make bad decisions, so how do you explain him going to work for Sam's father? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You are delusional. I don't give a damn if Jake and Elizabeth are together. Ric: Oh, yes, you do. Carly: Elizabeth, on the other hand -- I think she enjoys being unobtainable, being just out of reach. She likes having men yearn for her. I'm not saying she's consciously playing these men against each other, but come on. There was Ric and Jason, Jason and Lucky, lucky and his brother Nikolas, and now you and Ric. I mean, come on. Tell me you see a pattern here. Jake: Yeah. Consider me duly warned. Thanks. Okay. [Clears throat] Carly: You're still not gonna back off. Jake: You know what? You're the one who's not backing off. Y-you can tell me. Honestly, a-are you jealous? Carly: Elizabeth isn't right for Jake, but Jake will soon figure that out. Ric: Oh, leaving him free for you, right? Well, y-you do mean that you're right for him, right? Carly: Jake and I are just friends. That's it. Ric: Mm. Then -- I'm sorry -- what was that -- that kiss that I saw on New Year's Eve? Carly: It was a kiss on New Year's Eve. That's all. Get over it, okay? Ric: I can say with absolute certainty that you sure haven't. Carly: Where is this coming from? Why would you think that Jake and I are more than just friends? Ric: From Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Ric told me about you and Elizabeth. Jake: Yeah, we got close when I was at GH, and she was kind enough to open her home to me when I was discharged. But, uh, you know, things changed. Her -- her ex came back, so -- Sonny: Ric, my brother. Jake: Oh, that's right. He is your brother. Sonny: Yeah. It's a good thing that you -- you -- you did the right thing to leave that house, you know? Jake: Well, thank you. I thought I did the right thing. And that's how I ended up at the Metro Court on New Year's Eve, where my mind was on Elizabeth and Carly's mind was on you. Look, we shared a kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve. It never happened again. Sonny: And it never will. Jake: [Scoffs] Are you trying to tell me you want me to stay away from Carly? [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: If I pull Jordan now, that will give Duke all the confirmation he needs that she is an operative. That's basically signing her death warrant. Nathan: Well, we could get her in Witness Protection. With your connections at the federal level, we could do it quickly. Anna: No, then TJ would never be able to see his mother again. Jordan would never agree to those terms. Nathan: This isn't right. Anna: No, it is not right. We can't lose her progress. We can't. We are this close to shutting down the Jerome and Corinthos families, and -- and it would be a crime to abandon all of her efforts just when we are so close to getting what we need to put Duke away. Nathan: Look, maybe I'm out of line, but I have to ask -- are you so hurt that Duke chose the mob over you that you are willing to risk Jordan's life to get back at him? [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: Shawn confronted me earlier. He suspects that I'm an informant. I'm sure that he ran as fast as he could to tell you and Sonny. Duke: This is a conversation about taking out Julian Jerome. Jordan: I don't this is a conversation about Julian at all. I think you're testing me. Duke: I'm asking an associate to do her job. Jordan: Please. When I came on board, you had me dump that missing ballot box, and now you're just taking it to the next level. You figure if I'm a cop that I'm not gonna put a bullet in Julian. Duke: Well, then, if you are not a cop, you will have no problem doing what I ask. Do you have a problem taking out Julian Jerome? [SCENE_BREAK] Sabrina: Carlos, I-I don't know what I would say to the police if they ask me what you told me. Carlos: Tell them the truth. Sabrina: But what if they ask why I didn't come forward sooner? Carlos: You tell them I threatened you. Or w-w-whatever you say, I'll back you up. Sabrina: Wait, no! That would mean you'd go to prison for life. Carlos: No, my lawyer says that your statements are, um, hearsay. It's not real evidence. They won't be admissible in court. Sabrina: Okay. Well, what about Julian Jerome? He knows what you did to Ava. Carlos: Julian and I are fine. We, um... we worked things out. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: You're probably right. I don't think Jason would have liked that his father-in-law was Sonny's rival. Sam: [Laughs] I think we would have had a difficult time at holiday dinners. Julian: [Clears throat] You know, the funny thing is, for a moment there, Sonny and I were almost friends. Sam: Ah, Pentonville. Julian: Mm-hmm. Yeah, circumstances, you know, they can bring even the worst enemies together for a common goal. And we both knew that Michael and Lucas were in danger, so we set aside our differences to save our sons. Sam: And now? Julian: Now that the crisis is over, business is back to usual, you know, or almost. Sonny has distanced himself from his organization because of the custody case. Sam: I don't know about that. I mean, I understand what Michael is trying to do for Avery, but, I mean, Sonny is the father. And I don't know about taking the child away from the parent. I don't know. I want to stay out of it. Julian: Okay, don't -- don't let Sonny's situation fool you, because Lavery's running the ship right now, so... Sonny and I, you know, we're back on opposite sides. Sam: Oh, so, are you trying to take over Sonny's holdings? I mean, he did just save Lucas. Julian: Look, Sam, I'm gonna tell you what I told your mother, okay? I love you, I love Danny, and I love Alexis, okay? This is my life, all right? I have to be who I am, so you're gonna have to take the good with the bad. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Jake told me he asked Sam to speak to her father. I just don't understand why he would want to work for Julian. Patrick: So you're not thrilled that he's gonna go work for a mobster? Elizabeth: [Sighs] I tried to talk him out of it. I told him if he could just hang on a little while longer that something else was bound to come along, something better than what Julian could offer, and Carly shut me down. Patrick: Hmm? Carly? Elizabeth: Yeah. She swooped in and declared we all need to support Jake's choices. So, at that point, I just backed off. Patrick: I'm kind of surprised at her reaction. Elizabeth: I know. For some reason, she's 100% behind Jake working for Julian Jerome. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Not that it's any of your business at all -- Sonny and I talked about my friendship with Jake. He doesn't like it, but he's okay with it. Ric: [Scoffs] Wow! Do you hear yourself? Sonny is okay with Jake? Really? I mean, considering that Jake almost killed Michael, I don't think he really trusts the guy. Carly: Oh, but he trusts you now? I mean, you're loving this custody nightmare, 'cause you get to get way closer to Sonny, right? And now you're dangling the promise of getting his daughter back when the truth is Michael has completely outmaneuvered you. Ric: Wow. You sound almost proud. Carly: No, I hate that Sonny lost Avery, but I've loved watching my son kick your sorry ass. Ric: And have you shared this opinion with Sonny? Carly: Why? Are you gonna run and tattle? See, I know that Sonny thinks he needs you, but I know he needs me, so don't bother wasting your breath trying to cause trouble between the two of us. Ric: Oh, don't worry about me, Carly. I'm sure you'll make your own trouble. Carly: You know, you're just pissed because Elizabeth finally figured out what you are, and she tossed you out. Ric: Okay, you know what? You can stop talking about -- Carly: I mean, once the thrill of a return from the dead wore off, she realized that she couldn't stand you. Ric: Carly, you know what? Stop while you're ahead. You're really -- Carly: And this has nothing to do with Jake. This is all about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I'm not telling you to stay away from Carly. Who Carly wants to spend time with -- that's her choice. Jake: Good to see we can agree on something. Sonny: Carly makes her own decisions. She always has, always will. I respect that. Jake: Okay. Sonny: But, see, here's the thing -- Carly's, uh, decision skills aren't always the best. She -- she makes bad choices sometimes. So if she trusts you and it turns out to be a mistake, you're gonna have to answer to me. Jake: You respect our friendship, and I'll respect your relationship with Carly. Sonny: So...you being in this house -- I shouldn't be concerned? Jake: No, you shouldn't. Matter of fact, I'm not gonna have to depend on her very much longer. I just got a job -- with Julian Jerome. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I'm sorry. I should not have just given you a hard time about Sonny. Julian: No, no, Sam. I-I just wanted to be clear about where I stand. That's all. Sam: No, I get it. I really do. Julian: Okay. Good. Sam: But now that you've agreed to hire Jake, can you promise me to keep on the legitimate side of your business? Julian: I'm sure we can take care of it. Sam: Because the kid just barely escaped prosecution. You got to keep him out of trouble. Julian: Safe, unassuming job. Got it, done. Okay? Sam: Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Julian: You're welcome. Sam: I really appreciate this. Julian: Well, I just can't say no to you. Sam: [Laughs] Haven't you figured that out yet? Julian: I'm starting to figure it out. Good, because you're my daughter. I just -- I want you to be happy. Sam: Yeah? Look. You got your wish. Got to go. Julian: Okay. Sam: Thank you. Julian: Yeah, you're welcome. Sam: But I'm -- I'm sure Jake will be contacting you soon. Julian: I look forward to it. Sam: Okay. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Sabrina: How can you and Julian be okay? You killed his sister. Carlos: He understands why I did it. Sabrina: What? H-how is that even possible? Carlos: Julian and I, we work in a world that operates under... very different rules. Sabrina: [Sighs] Carlos: He's not even testifying against me. Sabrina: So you really might go free? Carlos: It's looking that way. But none of it means much to me if -- if you're not in my life. [Cell phone rings] Sabrina: It's my new boss. Carlos: You got a job? That's great. Sabrina: Irony of ironies -- I've been hired as a nanny for Ava's daughter. Carlos: [Clears throat] Sabrina: I have to go. Michael needs me. Carlos: Hey... Michael is lucky to have you helping him out. Sabrina: Carlos... I wish you weren't working for Julian again. Every morning, I worry that I'm gonna open the paper and read that you've been killed. Carlos: Don't you worry about me, querida. You be careful. I don't want this job putting you on the wrong side of Sonny Corinthos. Sabrina: I'd give you the same advice, but you wouldn't listen, would you? Carlos: [Chuckles lightly] [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Duke: I am your boss. I make the decisions. If you don't like them, you keep it to yourself. Now, can I count on you to do what I ask? Jordan: Yeah, you can. I'm gonna kill Julian Jerome. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Duke is a dangerous man. Nathan: I know that. But what you're asking Jordan to do -- Anna: And I am a federal agent. It is my duty to uphold the law, do it to the best of my ability, protect this city. Isn't that what you want? Nathan: Of course, that's what I want. Anna: Well, then, let's focus on that! Nathan: But you have to ask yourself what's really driving you right now. Are you really trying to keep people safe? Anna: Absolutely. Nathan: Well, then, why are you we putting Jordan in this position? Anna: She knew the risks. Nathan: No, we forced her hand. She wanted out weeks ago, but you convinced her to stay. Anna: No. It was her decisions. Nathan: Anna, Duke hurt you, and I know that, but you are willing to let what he did to you get Jordan killed. This isn't you. Anna: No, no. It's -- it's... [Voice breaking] It's not me. Oh, my God! I would totally just put my operative's life at risk like that? Oh. Geez. [Sighs] I don't understand how I could let Duke do this to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: If Jake weren't in the picture, Elizabeth and I would be altar-bound. Carly: [Laughs] My God. I mean, that's a stretch even for you. You've been back, what, five minutes? Ric, your pathetic attempt to get rid of Jake drove Elizabeth away. Ric: Uh, Jake is an infatuation, okay? It's gonna pass. Elizabeth has changed her mind before. She'll do it again. Carly: And you're gonna nudge her in the right direction, huh? You try and get rid of Jake again, and I will shut you down. Ric: Sounds like Jake is a little bit more than a friend. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: You know how Carly can get when she's zeroing in on something. Patrick: Mm-hmm. Elizabeth: She doesn't back down. And she does have a good point about Jake's job options. I mean, he doesn't have a driver's license or a social-security card or even a memory. Patrick: Oh, come on. So he can't find any legitimate work? Elizabeth: Well, he's got to survive somehow. [Sighs] I know. Patrick: [Sighs] Elizabeth: Carly basically shamed me into supporting the idea of him working for Julian. Patrick: It's funny because it's like she's been appointed his guardian angel, which is interesting... Elizabeth: [Groans] Patrick: ...Why she would support Jake going to work for Sonny's sworn enemy. Elizabeth: She's got to know putting Jake up against Sonny is a bad idea. Patrick: Then why would she want to cause that kind of trouble, for either Sonny or Jake? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You're working for Julian Jerome? Jake: Sam spoke to him on my behalf. Sonny: What the hell was she thinking? Jake: Sam understands there's not a lot of people in this town willing to give me a shot, so I have to find work where I can, even if it's on the sketchy side. Look, I-I know there's bad blood between you and Jerome. Just know that me working for him, it's nothing personal. Sonny: Yes, it is. You just made it personal. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Duke has changed, and so have I. Not for the better. Nathan: I'm sorry. All right, I wish -- I wish we could keep Jordan undercover and get everything that we needed to put Sonny and Duke away, but it's too dangerous. Anna: You think? Nathan: Make the call to get her out. Anna: Yeah. [Knocking on door] Jordan: Anna. Anna, it's me. Anna. Anna: Come in. Jordan: We have a problem. Duke wants me to kill Julian Jerome. [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: Give me an update. Do you eyes on Lavery? Carlos: Yeah, I sure do. He's been yakking it up with Jordan Ashford for the better part of the day, but she just took off in a real hurry. Julian: Okay, so, what's he doing now? Carlos: He's about to leave Kelly's. Julian: Follow him. If you get the opportunity to eliminate Duke, take it. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: [Sighs] You'll come around. I know you will. I just need to get Jake out of the way. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Does anyone really know Carly's reasons for doing anything? Patrick: I'm gonna say no. Elizabeth: She's decided she knows what's best for Jake, and there's no point in arguing with her. Patrick: So, where does that leave you and Jake? Elizabeth: [Sighs] I don't know. I'm gonna go check on Mr. Wilson. Patrick: Let me know what happens between you and Jake. Elizabeth: I will. Patrick: I hope you get what you want. I do. Elizabeth: Thanks for that. Patrick: [Sighs] Sam: [Grunts] Patrick: Hi. Sam: Hi! Mm. Patrick: Wow. What'd I do to deserve that? Sam: I'm surprised your ears aren't burning. I was just talking about you to my dad. Patrick: Mm. Good things I hope. Sam: Yes, very good things. Patrick: Well, I'm glad I was a topic of discussion, but I thought you were talking to your dad about giving Jake a job. Sam: I was. And he agreed to. Patrick: Oh, that's great. Sam: Is that a problem? Patrick: Not for me. But Elizabeth and I were just saying that Jake and Carly have become close now. Sam: Mm-hmm. Patrick: Jake working for Julian seems like it's gonna cause a lot of trouble for Carly and Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: Working for Jerome is just a job. Sonny: You cannot possibly be that naive. Jake: The most I'm gonna do for this man is push a broom. Sonny: The hell you are! I saw the footage from the PCPD. Carly can buy your sad story, but I know a professional when I see one. It's no accident that you're gonna work for Jerome. I don't want to hear any more of your lies about how much you respect my relationship with Carly. Jake: I'm not lying to you. Sonny: Oh, well, you know what? You wanted to shake my hand. I-I almost did. I was gonna give you the benefit of the doubt, but we're done. Jake: It doesn't have to be that way. Sonny: The only reason I worked with Jerome was because our sons were in danger because of you. Now he's going back in his business, and he's gonna try to take what's mine. And that ain't happening! Jake: I understand. Sonny: Well, no, you don't understand! He is my worst enemy. And now you're working for him, so that makes you my enemy! [NEXT_ON] Anna: (to Jordan and Nathan) Duke would never order a hit like this. Michael: (to Duke) You are nothing but a lying hypocrite. Morgan: (to Kiki) Michael played dirty. We're gonna play dirty, too. Sabrina: I'm sorry, Lucy. I can't perform at the Nurses' Ball. Julian: (to Carlos) I've hired a new associate. Carly: Sonny, what the Hell's goin' on?