Robin tells Jason that he is suffering with cerebral edema - swelling of the brain. She wants to run more tests and tells him that he may need another surgery. Sam has cramps at the office so she goes to see Dr. Lee, who says everything should be ok. She runs into Jason and wonders why he is there. He says they can talk about it at home. Elizabeth eavesdrops. Maxie overhears Matt and Elizabeth talking about Elizabeth's life plans and cattily interrupts. Matt tells her she needs to stop it with Elizabeth. She tells him that he needs to stop it with Elizabeth. Matt asks Elizabeth to try to get along with Maxie for his sake. She tells him it is up to him to set Maxie straight about their friendship. Maxie goes to see Spinelli to vent about Matt and Elizabeth. He offers to help her make Matt jealous. Lulu tells Luke about her drinking. She admits that she understands how he felt when everyone confronted him about his drinking. She wants to know why he has been avoiding her when she needs him and he says her didn't want to do any more damage to her. She breaks down in tears and tells him she doesn't know why she feels so lost. He comforts her and they agree that they just want the other to be who they are, but Lulu adds that Luke is better with Tracy. Sonny asks why Kate wasn't in San Francisco. She wonders if he has trust issues. He reveals that the Zaccharas have been making threats so he needs to know she is safe. Johnny kisses Carly. Carly wants to help him with whatever is bothering him. Johnny tells her that she can't do anything for him. He shows her the birth certificate that he got from Sonny. She tells him it doesn't change who he is. He disagrees. He says it changes everything.
Sonny: So, I sent flowers to your favorite hotel in San Francisco. They said that you weren't there. Kate: That was very sweet of you to send me flowers. Sonny: You can thank me by--by telling me where you were. Kate: I'm really not at liberty to say. Sonny: You hiding something? Kate: No. All right. All right. Between you and me, the designer canceled the shoot, ran off to Monterey to drink himself into a stupor. Sonny: And the Editor-in-Chief had to talk him down? Kate: Yeah, it's part of my job. I had to make sure it doesn't go public. Sonny: You could have trusted me with that. Kate: The way you're trusting me right now? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Wait, wait, wait, wait. I didn't come here for this. Johnny: You shouldn't be here at all. Carly: You trying to scare me away? Johnny: Should be scared. Carly: I want to help you, Johnny. Johnny: It's not possible. Carly: Why don't you just tell me what happened? Johnny. Johnny: What? Carly: Whatever Sonny did to you, I mean, tell me. Johnny: What do you know? [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Your CT scan confirmed the diagnosis of cerebral edema. Now, there was no intracranial pressure right after the surgery, so that means that it's something-- Jason: Just--just tell me what it is. Robin: Swelling in your brain. Jason, it could be a delayed complication of the surgery. Jason: And what does that mean? Robin: It means that your brain is pressing against your skull and it could deprive your brain of the oxygen that it needs to function. And we don't know how long that's been going on. Jason: You know, right now, I-I don't really care, as long as I can still function. Robin: Well, you need to care, if not for your own sake--for Sam's. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Can I provide some assistance? You--you appear to be in distress. Sam: No, no, no. It's okay. It's gonna pass. Spinelli: Okay, did you ingest something maybe? Sam: No, I haven't eaten, Spinelli. Spinelli: Oh, well, there you go! They must be hunger pains! F-Fair Samantha needs nourishment! Sam: That's probably it--the hunger pains. Spinelli: Okay, well, I will--I know just the establishment! I will return post-haste with takeout! Sam: Okay, Spinelli? Spinelli: Yeah? Sam: Hurry back. Spinelli: Yeah, will do. Sam: Okay. [Door closes] Sam: Ow. Cramping, first trimester. "Common causes--normal expansion of uterus. However, if severe, could signal the onset of a miscarriage." Well, that would solve a lot of problems. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: You know, in some cultures, they say breaking a glass is a symbol of the impermanence and fragility of life. Lulu: That is not the first glass that I've had today. Luke: Okay. Lulu: The first glass of wine that I've had was this morning in my pajamas. Luke: And you're here to blame me? Lulu: I'm not here to blame you for my problems. I'm responsible for what's going on. Luke: All this angst over a mid-morning pick-me-up? Lulu: I went to lunch yesterday, and I ordered a glass of wine. Luke: Civilized. Lulu: And then it turns into three. Luke: Oh, I see. The old bottomless-wine-glass trick. Lulu: But I could have sworn it was only one. Luke: What well-meaning soul pointed it out to you? Lulu: Olivia. And she runs to Dante with her concerns. Luke: Over-protective mother-in-law. Lulu: And then Tracy brings it up. Luke: Well, Tracy's overly sensitive about some issues. Lulu: Well, Maxie comes over to my apartment and then she starts to bring it up. Luke: And there you are in your jammies knocking one back. Lulu: I don't feel like I have a problem! Luke: Maybe you don't. Lulu: But of course you would say that! How can you see that I'm not acting like myself if you don't even know me anymore? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Is there any medicine I can take to--to stop the swelling? Robin: Hey, listen to me, okay? This thing could kill you. This is very serious, Jason. Jason: No, I understand that it's serious. Robin: I'm sorry. It's just--look, I know that you're used to living your life on the edge. But before, you were only responsible for yourself. You know? Now you're married. You have someone else to think about. You have Sam to think about. Jason: Are you sure that you're not overreacting to my situation so you don't really have to think about yours? Robin: I have done nothing but think about my situation, including asking Elizabeth to take my place with Patrick and Emma if something were to happen to me. Jason: Yeah, she told me. I'm just glad you finally told Patrick the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: Look, the guy who is gonna get to be with you, it's gonna be, like, winning the lottery and the super bowl all in the same moment. Elizabeth: Oh, please. I'm not sure anyone would agree. Matt: Well, it's just--you got to do what's gonna make you happy. That's all. Elizabeth: Matt, it's a moot point. Robin's condition is gonna stabilize. Matt: We're talking about your life and your plans. You got to stay open to whatever fantastic things come your way that might end up blowing your scrubs off. You never know. Maxie: Hey, kids! How's it's going? So, uh, what are we talking about here? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Is this a technique that you use in the boardroom? I call you a liar and then you're gonna turn it around on me? Kate: I'm not lying. I told you why I wasn't in San Francisco. You can believe me or not. Sonny: I just asked you a question. You don't have to get, you know, upset. Kate: Who's getting upset? I told you the truth. Sonny: Okay. I believe you. Kate: Oh, well, thanks. Sonny: It's just this. Look. We're getting back together, right? I want--I really want it to work out. And sometimes I just don't trust in--in that. Kate: Well, how do you think I feel? I walk in here, and I see the hole in the wall from where the bullet went through you. Sonny: I survived, so, I-- Kate: Yeah, you survived this time, Sonny, but, you know, I have to trust that you're not gonna get murdered in your restaurant. I have to trust that there's a place for me in your life. Sonny: There is a place. Why would you even ask me that? Kate: Well, I--I have a very busy life. I have a lot going on. And I'm okay with being alone. But, Sonny, once I'm in something, I'm in and I'm not going anywhere. Sonny: I just--it's important to me to know where you are. Kate: Why? What, am I in danger or something? Am I in danger? Sonny: Zacchara making threats. No big deal. Kate: What? Sonny: Yeah. Kate: Are they coming after me? Sonny: You--you have nothing to worry about. What they usually try to do is go after my kids. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: What do you think Sonny did to me? Carly: Something happened to get you this worked up. Johnny: Who says I'm worked up? Carly: That kiss had nothing to do with me. Johnny: You're right, Carly. It had nothing to do with you. Carly: Look, something's going on. Something big has happened here. Johnny: Yeah, that's even more of a reason for you to go. Carly: No. Not till I know you're okay. You're in a bad place. Johnny: I was born in a bad place. Carly: Johnny, I've seen you be reckless before. I mean, this is different. You seem lost. Johnny: Then why would you want to be around that? Carly: I don't want to see you self-destruct. Johnny: You call kissing you self-destructive? Carly: It could be. Johnny: Then if you see I'm in a bad place, why don't you take yourself out of the situation? Carly: Why don't you tell me what got you here? Johnny: Carly, please, just leave. There's nothing you can do for me. Carly: Maybe there is. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: It's not something we can talk about. Maxie: Not something you can talk about or not something you can talk about with me? Matt: Really wish I could tell you all about it, but it's a doctor/patient confidentiality thing. Maxie: Let me guess. Elizabeth, are you the patient? Elizabeth: Me? Maxie: Because I can diagnose you right now. No tests necessary. It seems that you have an acute case of desperate manipulitis. Matt: Maxie-- Maxie: Symptoms include extreme neediness and the urge to take any man who comes across your path. Elizabeth: Well, you have an incredible way of-- Maxie: Of nailing the truth? I know. Thank you. Elizabeth: Of making a 7-year-old look mature. Maxie: At least I'm not the one who throws herself at somebody else's boyfriend. Matt: All right, all right. Enough. Maxie, really. Elizabeth: Okay, I would love to stick around for some more hair-pulling, but I have actual sick people to tend to. Matt, we'll talk later. Matt: Yeah. Maxie: I'm sure he'll be looking forward to that. Matt: What--what--you need to stop this with Elizabeth. Maxie: No, Matt. You need to stop this with Elizabeth. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: You've had two accidents. You have had two major brain surgeries. I mean, we don't even know how many concussions you've had in your lifetime. Jason: So--so, I, what? Lost the ability to control my anger? Robin: The brain, it's delicate and complicated. When the chemistry is compromised, it can cause all kinds of symptoms--your violent mood swings, your erratic behavior. Jason: And this all--this all because my brain is swelling? Robin: When did you notice a change? Do you remember? Jason: I remember exactly when things changed. It was on the honeymoon. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: The Jackal has returned with Fair Samantha's favorite Chinese delicacies. Sam: Thank you. Thank you. Here, let me clear the desk for you. Spinelli: Plenty of fried goodness to quell your cravings. Sam: Cravings? I didn't--I didn't say anything about cravings. Spinelli: Well, good thing I got lots of choices. Sam: Lot--actually, you know, I'm not--I'm not really that hungry, after all. Spinelli: Really? Are--are you still in pain? Sam: No, I feel great. I'm better. Spinelli: Are you certain? Sam: Yeah, I'm certain. [Cell phone rings] Sam: Go ahead. Answer it. I'm gonna be fine. Yes. Spinelli: Uh, Maximista. Hello. Yes, indeed. I--uh-huh. Certainly, but--yes, of course I will do anything I can to help. But, uh, you see, at the moment, Fair Samantha is--should I have gotten Mexican? [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: How could you know me when all you ever do is disappear? Luke: Fair enough. Lulu: Do you even know what it's like to have everybody in town see you except for me? Everybody gives me a Luke sighting like you're a freaking comet. Luke: Well, I've been busy, babe. Lulu: You--you've been busy? You've seen Ethan. You went to Tracy's wedding. Has it even occurred to you to congratulate me on mine? Luke: Newlyweds need space. Lulu: I don't need space! I don't need space! I need a father who can tell if his daughter is turning into a lush! Luke: Is that what people say is happening? Lulu: People can't wait to tell me that my life seems like it's empty and I'm filling it up with a chardonnay glass! And given our family history-- Luke: Yeah, I know. The curse my father gave me, I gave to Lucky and now to you. Okay. Lulu: This is not me blaming you! This isn't some genetic disposition. Luke: I wouldn't fight you if you did. Lulu: This problem is mine. Luke: So you think you do have a problem? Lulu: Everybody close to me seems to think so. They've told me in not-so- subtle ways. Luke: And do you deny it? Lulu: Yes. But then Maxie shows up at my apartment, and she's pulling gl- glasses and bottles out from everywhere and lining them up like a gallery display. Luke: Yeah. Evidence for the trial. Exhibit "A," the slippery slope. Lulu: To have everyone tell me that I have a drinking problem, accusing me. Luke: It sucks, doesn't it? Lulu: Because it's what we all did to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: So, this threat against your children, is this because of what you did to Johnny? Sonny: The Zaccharas are always threatening me one way or another, but you know, the good news is, this time, they're destroying themselves. I just gave them a little push. Kate: Johnny told me he didn't shoot you. Sonny: Really? Johnny says a lot of things, like Johnny says that he didn't go after my daughter. Johnny says he didn't--he didn't shoot Dante--or me. I gave him some upsetting news. Some people might say that I was doing him a favor. Kate: Did you ever think that you should just stay away from all of these people? Sonny: Johnny was a threat to Michael, and I got one priority. You can mess with me, but you don't mess with my kids. Kate: As it should be. Sonny: Can we not dwell on the Zaccharas and just--you know, just concentrate on what's happening in here between you and me? Kate: All right. What do you want to talk about, Sonny? Sonny: Us. Our future. Our restaurant. Kate: Our restaurant? Sonny: The one that's gonna be better than Fortunato's. Kate: Oh. Really? Sonny: Yeah. Kate: It's gonna be better than the place we had our first date? Sonny: We're gonna turn this place into something no--no one's ever--ever seen. Kate: Oh. Sure about that? Sonny: I don't want to think about--about Brooklyn or, you know, what happened to us as kids. Kate: No more Connie Falconeri? Sonny: Connie--Connie is gone. She's bye-bye. I want to move forward. You know who I want to move forward with? Kate: Who? Sonny: Kate Howard. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: See, the good thing about telling me your secrets is that I can pretty much one up anything you tell me. Nothing you say is gonna shock me. Johnny: I wouldn't be too sure about that. Carly: Then take it as a challenge. See if you can beat one of my worst days. Like the time I drugged Michael's biological father, dumped him in a laundry cart, and poured vodka all over him so everyone would think he was a raging alcoholic that blacked out. Can you beat that one? Johnny: I don't know why the hell you care, Carly. We're not exactly friends. We're not sleeping together. I'm actually not sure what we are. Carly: I know you didn't hurt my son. I know that you didn't use him. Johnny: It's not how I work. Carly: It's how Sonny works. What did he do to you, Johnny? Johnny: Why don't you go ask your ex yourself? Carly: Because you're standing in front of me and I'm asking you and I can tell that you want to talk about it. What happened? What has caused you to be in this much pain? It's your birth certificate. Johnny: Read it. Carly: Claudia. Claudia's-- Johnny: My mother. Carly: Yeah. I can't believe it. Johnny: Welcome to my world. Carly: Sonny brought this to you? Johnny: And how he got it I'll never know. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Everyone says that they mean well and they're just trying to help. Luke: Lulu, there is a whole world of difference between a couple of extra pinots and a lifelong marriage to John Barleycorn. Lulu: You know what? Don't make this about you. This is my situation. Don't make it about you and your pointless misery. Luke: Well, maybe all misery is pointless. Lulu: That's what you believe? Luke: After the intervention, I knocked around for months believing fully that all we are--is a bunch of random carbon particles stuck together slamming around in the universe. Lulu: And now? Luke: Now I'm back, and I'm sober. And I'm concerned about you. Lulu: Why? Luke: Because I have been too absent in your life. I don't know what's going on with you. And I do love you. Lulu: I was so determined to find a way to make you come back home. Luke: I just wasn't ready to come back, sweetheart. Lulu: Looking for you became my entire life, and it was more important than the man that I loved. Luke: Well, that's terrible. It should not have happened. I'm--I'm so sorry. Lulu: Once I stopped looking for you, I had to look at myself, and that scares the hell out of me. Um, I don't know. I think that's why I started drinking-- because I'm afraid of what I might find. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: It's actually a good thing that you've been experiencing these symptoms since your honeymoon. Jason: Why is that good? Robin: Because it's been going on for a while. A more acute reaction could mean immediate risk. Jason: So--so this could be as bad as it gets? Robin: Possibly. Jason: And the swelling could go away by itself. Robin: Jason, you cannot ignore this and just hope for the best. Jason: I'm not. I'm just exploring options. Robin: With your history, you need to be proactive, okay? I mean, if you do not treat this, it could have further complications. So I'm gonna run more tests. Jason: How many--how many more tests can you run? Robin: As many as we need. And if the swelling gets worse, then we may have to talk about you having another surgery. Jason: No. No more. No more surgeries. Robin: I agree that it should be the last resort, but if rest and medicine don't help the swelling go down-- Jason: No, another surgery means another long recovery period. I could be out weeks, maybe even months, right--right? Robin: Yes. Jason: Yes. No. I'm not gonna do that. I can't. [SCENE_BREAK] [Elevator bell dings] Sam: Hi. Hi. Excuse me. I need to see Dr. Lee. I'm a patient of hers. Samantha McCall--I mean Morgan. Nurse: I'll see if Dr. Lee's available. Sam: Thank you. Elizabeth: Hi, Sam. Sam: Hi. Elizabeth: Is everything okay? Sam: Yeah. Fine. I'm just here for a--I missed an appointment. Elizabeth: Just a checkup? Nurse: You can go right in to Dr. Lee's office. Sam: Thank you. Elizabeth: I'll take you. Sam: No, I'm good. Thank you. Thanks. I'm fine, though. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: So, Giorgio makes this pasta, right, with prosciutto, olives, and tomatoes. People from all over the country, they--they come and they taste it and it's the best thing they've ever had. Kate: You and Giorgio on a first-name basis, I see. Sonny: Yeah, well, I did a favor for him one--one-- Kate: I don't want to know, Sonny. Sonny: Well, you should--you should be happy that he's willing to, uh, you know, give you his expertise. Kate: Oh, yeah. Did you know that I had some of his famous chocolate at a fashion show in New York? Sonny: Was it good? Kate: Oh, yeah. Better than sex. Sonny: Really? Kate: Almost. Sonny: Thank you. Kate: I want some. Food. Sonny: Oh. Okay. Kate: I'm starving. [Both laugh] Sonny: Okay. Get your jacket. Hey, um, why don't I take you to the city, right? We can, uh, do some tasting. Kate: Mm-hmm. Sonny: Maybe talk about whatever we want to do next and, you know, uh-- Kate: You're talking my language. Sonny: Yeah? Kate: Mm-hmm. Sonny: Uh, listen. About accusing you of lying and-- Kate: Oh, no. You had every right, Sonny. I should have been more forthcoming. Sonny: I understand, but, you know, I know that you--you don't want to share everything, you know. And why would you want to keep anything from me? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Johnny, uh. Are you sure? Johnny: I'm sure. Carly: I mean, these--these--these documents, they can be-- Johnny: Forged? It's not. I went down to the records office and checked for myself. Carly: Sonny has connections, Johnny. He knows people. Johnny: I wanted to give myself every reason not to believe Sonny. Even when I left Spuyten Duyvil, I still had my doubts. Carly: And you don't anymore? Johnny: Not after I confronted my--Anthony. Carly: He admitted it? Johnny: Didn't have to. I saw the look in his eyes when I confronted him. You know, my whole life, he lied to me. Everybody did. Carly: Well, you know, mothers lie for their kids, Johnny. Johnny: This isn't like you and Michael, Carly. Carly: Okay, you don't know that. Johnny: You lied to protect Michael, to give him a better life. Carly: Why did Claudia and Anthony lie? Why did they lie about you? Johnny: [Sighs] Because Anthony was under Gino's thumb. Dear, old Dad. He needed something on him, so he figured he'd try to catch him with an underage girl. Carly: Anthony was trying to blackmail Gino? Johnny: Yeah, except Claudia was wild and let it get too far. Carly: Oh, God. And she got pregnant. Oh. Johnny: Romantic, huh? I know what Claudia did to you, Carly, and I know you got every reason to hate her. But I loved her. Even if I didn't know she--you know, I sat by all those years and watched Anthony just treat her like crap. Carly: Makes sense now, doesn't it? Johnny: Yeah. Why she was always so desperate. Desperate to be loved, to be accepted, to--even by Sonny. And he used her. Everybody used her. Carly: You didn't use her. Johnny: She was just a kid when all this started. And if just one person had looked out for her, if one person had been there, she might not be dead. Carly: I'm sorry, Johnny. I'm--I'm so sorry. Johnny: What are you sorry for? [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Do you know why I went to see those other people and stayed away from you? Lulu: Why did you avoid me when I needed you? Luke: Because you needed me. Because you still cared. Because I could still do --a lot of damage to you, sweetheart, and I didn't want to do that. Lucky, Dodge, even Tracy, I've done about as much damage there is I can do. But you still have hope. Lulu: Don't you want to see me? Luke: Of course I do. Lulu, you--you've always needed something from me that I --I just don't know how to deliver. Lulu: I just needed you to be there. Luke: Baby, I couldn't even do that for your mother. Lulu: Why does this always have to come back to her? Luke: Because Laura is a cautionary tale. She's what happens to people I love who depend on me. Lulu: I am not Mom! Luke: No, but in many ways, you're very much like her. Lulu: How?! How am I like her?! Because I'm weak?! Because I'm unstable?! Luke: NO. Your mother was never weak. And neither are you. She became fragile, she became unstable because of a life of instability. Lulu: She's not as fragile as you think. I'm not as fragile, either. Luke: I didn't say you were fragile. I said that you--you need, you love so deeply. You--you hold on to hope beyond reason, and in that way, you are like your mother. Lulu: Then I'm proud that I'm like her. Luke: You should be proud. Lulu: But I'm like you, too. I know that the world is a bitter, angry place with people who are just out for themselves. And I trust, but I don't trust too easily, and I love, but I don't--ow! Luke: Oh, oh. Here, let me see that. Come here, let me see that. Oh, baby, oh. Oh. Lulu: I used to know who I was and I knew where I was going, but I don't feel that anymore! I have a man that is in love with me, so why am I so lost?! [Sobbing] [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: So, when does, uh, Patrick get out of surgery? Robin: Soon. In the meantime, I want to take a look at your blood work again. Jason: Are you okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: Hello. Elizabeth: Oh. Hey. I know you didn't want to lie to Maxie. Matt: Mm-hmm. I did not. She loves Robin like a sister. She should know about her condition. Elizabeth: Yeah, but it's not our call to make. If Robin wanted her to know, she would tell her. Matt: Wh--so, what is this? We give Robin everything that she wants, even if she wants someone to be with her husband after she passes away? Elizabeth: Oh, my God. Are we still gonna talk about this? Matt: Yeah, we are, because it's absolutely crazy! I mean, that she asks you to be with Patrick when she's dead? I mean, who asks that? Elizabeth: She was scared. She wasn't thinking straight. Matt: Yeah, but you were, and you didn't say no. Elizabeth: Look, Robin is on a new protocol. Hopefully her numbers are going to level out. So we don't have to talk about this. Matt: I just think it would be better for Robin if we were all honest, okay? 'Cause we're in this all together. Maxie should know. It makes sense to me. Elizabeth: Okay, do you know what's gonna happen when she finds out about Robin? She's going to make it all about Maxie. Matt: No, I have to have faith that she's not gonna do that. Elizabeth: Clearly, sleeping with her is clouding your judgment, because I have no doubt that she's gonna make a production about being lied to and how it's all about her and nobody cares about her, and do you want to deal with that? Do you think Robin should have to deal with that? Matt: All right, you know I hate it when other people are right. Can I--can I just ask you to do me a favor? Elizabeth: I am not stepping in with Maxie if you die. Matt: Can--can you just try and get along with her for me, please? Elizabeth: I do. I try, you know I try. But if she thinks that something's going on between you and me, it's up to you to set her straight. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Duke minus the six. Nova plus two. Yeah. Maxie: She doesn't even try to hide it anymore. Ugh! She just stands there and paws at him and smiles at me when I call her out on it! Spinelli: "Him" being man friend, "her" being who? Maxie: Elizabeth, of course. God, do you even know what I heard them talking about at the hospital? Spinelli: I can't imagine! Maxie: Matt just kept going on and on and on about how wonderful Elizabeth is and how she is the lottery and the super bowl all wrapped up into one. Ha ha! And then--and then he told her to be open to the possibility of a new romance. Spinelli: Look, I'm sure there's an explanation that maybe you're just missing. Maxie: Yeah, the explanation is that little mantrap is over lucky, and she's finally ready to sink her teeth into her next victim! Spinelli: Have you discussed this with your man friend? Maxie: No. Matt was just too busy telling me that I was insulting his precious little flower! I mean, how can a guy who cures cancer be so clueless? Spinelli: Moo shu? Egg roll? Maxie: Do you really think that I could eat at a time like this? Spinelli: Look, I--all I can do is counsel patients. You know, I'm sure the Maternal One may be not even-- Maxie: She needs a new nickname, by the way--stat. Like the Manipulative Muffin-Faced One. I like that. Spinelli: Okay. I'll take it into consideration. Maxie: What if--what if Matt's maybe just using Elizabeth to make me jealous? Spinelli: That is a distinct possibility. Maxie: I'm not gonna fall for it, though, because I am too smart. Now-- Spinelli: What if Maximista gave the good doctor a taste of his own medicine? Maxie: You mean make him jealous? You know, Spinelli, this is exactly why I come to you for advice, because you get me and you're completely brilliant. Spinelli: Yes, I do get you. Now it just falls on us to figure out how to achieve said goal. I mean, with--you know, with whom. Maxie: That's a good question. Spinelli: I mean, it would have to be, you know, someone believable, someone in close proximity that has a rich and deep history with you. Maxie: Uh, that'd be totally awesome and believable, but why would somebody want to do that for me? Spinelli: Because that someone's only goal is your happiness. Maxie: Are you saying-- Spinelli: I humbly offer my services. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: I've missed you. Luke: I missed you, too, baby girl. Lulu: You shouldn't stay away from me because you're afraid you're gonna hurt me. 'Cause like it or not, you are my dad. Luke: Hey, whoever said I don't love being your father? Lulu: You have a funny way of showing it. Luke: I know. You know, I did try hands-on parenting sporadically. Never worked. The roof always came falling in. But I just--with you, I just wanted to make sure I did as little damage as possible, because I don't have the answers, Lulu. I'm nobody's hero. Lulu: But I know you. I've seen everything. Luke: All I've ever wanted for you is that you put your life together just the way you want it to be. Lulu: But there's so many people who want me to be one way or another, and maybe I need your voice to sort them out. Luke: My voice is not always kind. Lulu: That's fine. I'm fine with brutal honesty. I might not always listen. Luke: Well, you shouldn't always listen. Lulu: I might get angry and shut you out. Luke: Well, of course you will. You're my daughter. But there's one thing you can always count on. I'm all for you being you. Lulu: I am all for you being you, too. Luke: I've waited a long time to hear you say that. Lulu: Actually, one more thing. You're better when you're with Tracy. Luke: Tracy's a happily married woman. Lulu: I don't think she's so happy being Mrs. Anthony Zacchara. Luke: Well, then, why'd she marry the spud? Lulu: He's blackmailing her. She called marrying him a stall tactic. Luke: Yeah. Seems like a hell of a stall. Lulu: So you gonna help? Luke: I don't recall Tracy asking for my help. Lulu: Well, I don't recall you needing an invitation. Luke: When did this conversation become about me? Lulu: Because it's always about you! Luke: All right. Touché. Lulu: I just want to see you happy. It would make me happy. Luke: Yeah? What else would make you happy? Lulu: I am happy. I've married the man of my dreams. I love Dante. I love our marriage. I think I just--I want something. I want something that is totally mine. Luke: You know, baby, it takes a lifetime to find out what that is. And then it changes. Lulu: Well, then I guess I just want to be okay with the path and I want to be okay with being a work-in-progress. Luke: You want to be able to have a glass of wine with your husband and not have it a referendum on your life. Lulu: I want to know who I am and be happy with that. Luke: Well, I'll tell you what. If it's a long, bumpy road to get there, fire up the engine, 'cause I'll take that ride with you. Lulu: I think things do happen for a reason. Luke: Maybe they do. Lulu: They got us talking like this again, so I believe it. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I just had some cramps. No big deal. Just a little scare. Jason: Well, why did--why didn't you call me? Sam: Because I thought they were gonna go away. I just, you know, wanted to make sure everything was okay. Jason: Is--is everything okay with the baby? Sam: Yeah. Dr. Lee says everything looks pretty normal. You can tell Spinelli I'm so sorry for running out on him like that. Jason: What--what do you mean--what do you mean, Spinelli? Sam: What do you mean, "what do I mean?" Didn't he tell you? Jason: No. Sam: Well, what are you doing here, then? Jason: Let's just, uh--let's go home. Sam: Wait. Jason, is everything okay? Jason: We'll just talk about it at home. Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: You don't need to apologize for Sonny. Carly: I just think you deserve better than this. Johnny: I know what Claudia put you through, so I don't expect you to feel sorry for her, either. Carly: I feel for you. Johnny: It is what it is. Carly: You know, um, Claudia and Gino's name may be on that birth certificate, but that doesn't change who you are, Johnny. You're still the same person. Johnny: See, that's where you're wrong. It changes everything. And not just for me. For everybody. Carly: So, what are you gonna do? You gonna retaliate against Sonny? Johnny: Michael's gonna be just fine. Carly: I'm always worried about Michael, but right now, I'm talking about you. I'm worried about you. Johnny: Why? Carly: I don't know. I know I want to help you. So I'll stay here, you know, as long as you need me. Johnny: Careful what you offer. I just might take you up on it.