Carly is ballistic that Jax expects her to accompany him to Houston to take a meeting for Kate. Speaking off the record, Sonny lets Alexis know what Michael did, and she is shocked beyond words. Michael is not impressed by Sonny's business. Kate accepts the boy's apology. Carly and Claudia face off when Carly won't let her in the hotel. Sonny keeps Kate from being shot, but only when they get up does he see that Michael was also in danger and not as fortunate.
Kate: Well, I don't know about you, but I'm pretty excited to see how your father's business works. Michael: Why? Kate: I -- you know, I'm interested in the way other people do business, right? I know a lot about fashion. I know absolutely nothing about the coffee industry. Michael: Don't pretend. You and I both know my dad's real job has nothing to do with coffee. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: You're trying to force me into a war, Trevor. What's in it for you? Trevor: John, this truce that you brokered with Sonny, it does nothing but give him more time to plan your murder. Claudia: Sweet. Trevor's worried about you. Trevor: For God's sake, John. The only way that you can stay alive is a pre- emptive strike. Kill Sonny or he is gonna kill you. [Telephone rings] Johnny: [Scoffs] Sonny could have killed me when he had the chance. Not that I enjoy being locked up, beaten, and starved, but if he wanted me dead, I'd already be that way. So your warning? Kinda pointless. Claudia: Yeah. Ian: Hello, gorgeous. Claudia: Where are you? Ian: I'm right where you want me. Claudia: Any sign of our friend? Ian: Corinthos should arrive within the hour. Claudia: Call me when it's done. Ian: Will do. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: I don't like this, Mr. C. You need a couple of guards around you just as a precaution. Sonny: Max, tonight is legitimate business. Michael and Kate are going to be there. So what do you want? Max: Okay, look. I'll be in the background. I'll keep my distance. You won't even know -- Sonny: Max, I appreciate your concern. It's very nice. But you know what I want you to do? Take the night off. [Knock on door] Milo: Miss Davis. Sonny: Let her in. Alexis: This will only take a moment. I'm sorry. Max: I'll bring the car around. Sonny: You know, I don't want to say I'm in a hurry and I gotta go, oh, but I gotta go, so -- Alexis: A dead body was found after the explosion, in the water under the cannery. What do you know about it? Sonny: Uh, not a thing. But if you got any more questions, can you ask me tomorrow? 'Cause tonight I got important plans with my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: It is a most auspicious sign that Stone Cold could return home, you know, find Elizabeth waiting and -- and greet her with no fear of danger for her person. If you don't mind me saying so. Jason: When has that ever stopped you? Spinelli: Well, I just -- if you could look at the lady of your heart today and not fear for her safety, what's to say that that same thing couldn't happen tomorrow or the next day? Jason: Okay, what are you -- what are you gettin' at? Spinelli: I'm just simply commenting on the ebb in mob hostility. Wouldn't the master agree that said ebb might continue, considering, you know, John Zacchara and Mr. Corinthos are keeping their hostilities at bay, which would allow Stone Cold's work to become a little less cold and that new-found warmth would potentially allow, you know, fair Elizabeth and her progeny, namely the young Jake, to walk in the sunlight with you? [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Honestly, you're an inspiration to me. Really, every time I try to doubt myself about raising this child without a father, I look at you, and I see how you do it, and I know that it just doesn't have to be a disaster. Elizabeth: Well, no one ever knows what kind of parent they're going to be until it actually happens. And then you just do the best you can and you pray. A lot. But sometimes you do want more. Robin: Is that a general longing or specific to one person? Elizabeth: Okay, um, between you and me...I want to be with Jason. Robin: Jason, um, he was my -- I mean, my rock after Stone died. He taught me how to love again. I am the first person to admit how special he is. I also know how much his heart broke when he lost Michael, and honestly, I have had to live with that. That he lost Michael because of me. Elizabeth: But you wanted to keep this baby a secret from Patrick. Robin: I was working from a different perspective. A perspective that I did not have with Jason and Michael. But now I'm -- I'm really glad that Patrick knows. Elizabeth: Those things have a way of coming out eventually. Robin: Jason was a terrific father with a great capacity to love a child. Elizabeth: I know. When Jason and I first became friends, he had just given up custody of Michael, and I thought Lucky was dead. That was our common ground. It was a safe place for grieving for a person you lost. And I -- I would tell myself at least he knows that Michael is safe and alive. But now I realize his situation was so much harder because he had to make a huge sacrifice because he thought that was best for this little boy that he loved. Robin: I guess that's why I'm meddling. I've just always hoped that Jason would get a chance to be a father to a child or children that need him. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: When did Kate Howard's place in you life become more important than mine? Jax: Don't put words in my mouth. Carly: I'm not. We had dinner plans, and now you're telling me that if I want to have dinner with you, I have to fly to Houston because Kate can't be bothered to take her own meeting? Jax: No, Kate had plans when this came up. Carly: So did you. Dinner with me, remember? [Telephone rings] Jax: You know, most women would find it, uh, a private jet ride and dinner in a restaurant of your choice quite exciting and -- dare I say it? -- Romantic. Carly: Come on. I don't like being the afterthought. And the point of your trip is for you to do Kate's work. And what is she so busy with that she can't take the meeting herself? Jax: I don't know! And it doesn't matter. Why can't you just come with me? We can get a hotel room -- Carly: We have children, Jax, remember them? Children. Jax: And they have a great nanny. We can tuck them in and we can be back before breakfast, Carly. Carly: After what Michael went through, I don't want to be away from him. And after what we just went through, I don't want to be away from you. So, you call Kate and you tell her to reschedule, or she can take her meeting herself. That you have plans with me, remember? Your wife. Jax: I love you, Carly. And I've told you every way I know how. But don't give me ultimatums. I don't like them, and it gives you no way out. Carly: It's not an ultimatum. It's called a choice, Jax. Jax: Yeah, well, you have a choice, too. Now, you can try to manipulate me into undermining Kate, or you can have a great evening and come with me. So what's it gonna be? Are you coming or not? Carly: Not. Jax: Not. Okay, fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Michael, sometimes you think you know things as facts, and it turns out they're not really true at all. Like when you thought you needed to protect your mother and Morgan, and you decided to buy a gun. Michael: I'm sorry. Kate: Okay, Michael. I didn't say it so you'd apologize again, all right? You've already done that, and I believe you. I accept it. Michael: But it was stupid. Kate: Well, the instinct to protect your family is a good one. We all want to protect the family that we love, the people that we care about. But I think that we can both agree that you kind of went about it in the wrong way, right? Lying to everyone, including your parents, especially your parents. Hiding a gun. Michael: I should -- I know I shouldn't have left you. I know I should have called 911. But I looked down and saw all this blood on my hands. I got scared. Kate: I know, Michael. I know. It's okay, all right? It's okay to be scared. Michael, you're just a boy. Like it or not, there are rules for kids that are different from adults, all right? You can't drink. You can't drive. You can't vote. You can't own a gun. But there is a bright side to everything, I promise you. Because you know what? In the past, your dad's job may have included violence, but that's all gonna change. And you get to be a part of that change. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: The dead guy was I.D.'d as a Randall Compton. His last address was in Martha's Vineyard, and we have reason to believe that he had connections to Ric's girlfriend, Marianna. Sonny: Well, that's probably who you need to speak to. Alexis: No, she's gone. She left town. In a hurry, I might add. Sonny: I don't know any of these people. I mean, talk to Ric, because I'm sure Ric knows everything, right? Alexis: Typically, when a dead body is involved, you are, too. Sonny: Alexis, I don't know Randall whatever, and it's been, you know, a long time since I've been to Martha's Vineyard. Anything that has to do with Ric really doesn't interest me, so... Alexis: Compton was killed by a blow to his head, which could have been caused by debris from the explosion. Sonny: It's still not my problem. Alexis: However, Kate was shot nearby, and the shooter was never found, so is it possible that you got to him first and had him taken out? Sonny: Shh. I got to say -- there's something I gotta tell you, okay? Alexis: If this is a confession, you need to call a lawyer. Sonny: No, this is -- this is not something I would be telling the D.A. The only reason I'm telling you is because you are the mother of one of my children. [SCENE_BREAK] Trevor: Don't lose sight of the big picture. Unless you go after Sonny, he's going to take it as a sign of weakness. Claudia: I think Trevor's got his own agenda. Smells like self preservation. Trevor: Oh, Claudia, there is one person in this room with an agenda, and that is you. Claudia: You are hot for my brother to kill Sonny before Sonny can kill you. Johnny: Now that you own the Alcazar piers, you figure Sonny's gonna try to take you out. Makes sense to me. Claudia: That would be my plan. Johnny: One way out, Trevor. Sell me the piers. I'll be happy to relieve you of that responsibility. Trevor: [Laughs] Unless you really want to talk business, talk is cheap. You know, you'd better have a plan. Because if you do nothing, you're dead. Claudia: John. Don't worry. Sonny will be dead in an hour. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You can never leave this business, not completely. Spinelli: Have you tried? Jason: Twice. Once I got pulled back in. Once I came back on my own. I got commitments, Spinelli, I can't get out of. Spinelli: Said commitments need not impede you from achieving familial harmony with Elizabeth and your progeny. Jason: Okay, I mean, you know, Trevor taking over the piers should have upset the balance of power, but things are calm right now. Spinelli: That's exactly what I'm saying. Jason: I don't know. I don't know. Maybe. It might be -- it might be possible to make some changes. Spinelli: Change is a natural state of being, okay? Permanence -- permanence is an illusion. The cosmos are forever in flux. Jason: What are you saying? Spinelli: Your first concern, first and foremost, will always be that of the safety of Elizabeth and her offspring. But, I mean, you have more than proven yourself to the task by your righteous job of protecting Mr. Corinthos' children. Why not apply those same skills to your own family? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Jason deserves to be happy. Robin: And so do you. Okay, so do I. But honestly, if the right man came along and wanted to be involved in my life and the child's life, in a heartbeat. Elizabeth: Okay, so what about Patrick? Robin: Patrick doesn't know what he wants. And the baby and I are not going to be a test case for him to help him figure that out. Elizabeth: Well, at least you know that Patrick's job is not gonna put the baby in any danger. You're probably the only other person that gets it. You and Jason ultimately broke up because of the violence, right? Robin: It was more about how our lives were just going in different directions. And then there was Carly. Of course, you know, where there's Jason, there's always Carly. Elizabeth: I know, I know. Well, she's not really the problem. If it were just me, I would have been with Jason forever ago, but I -- I just don't want to put my kids in danger. Robin: Well, it's your call. And if I can tell you anything from my own childhood, my mom and my dad were always in danger, and what I remember and what I'm grateful for is the love. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Are you sure this hit won't be traced back to us? Claudia: No, John, it's gonna look exactly like what it is -- a third-party hit. And we'll be mortified that such a thing could happen when we all just declared peace. But we need airtight alibis. Something even Jason Morgan's gonna have to buy. Johnny: Okay, I'm gonna meet with Luke Spencer about the Haunted Star budget. Claudia: I'm not sure that's a great idea. Johnny: Luke and Sonny are great friends. They're old friends. He's the perfect person for me to be sitting with when Sonny dies. Claudia: Yeah, unless Luke figures out that you're using him. This is risky, Johnny. Taking Sonny out is a huge risk. You need to keep your hands clean. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Obviously, this sounds important. Alexis: Just say it, all right? Because when you do this, it makes me really nervous. Sonny: I don't -- I don't want you to, you know, look, I don't want you acting on this information in a formal capacity. I would not tell the D.A. this. I wouldn't -- Alexis: Okay, you can trust me as our daughter's mother. Sonny: Michael shot Kate. Alexis: On purpose? Sonny: No, no. It was an accident. He -- for whatever reason, he felt that he had to protect Carly and Morgan, and after Emily and Leticia were murdered, he bought a gun off some punk. Alexis: He bought a gun? Sonny: Yes, he bought a gun. Alexis: He's 12. Sonny: Well, I mean... Alexis: He's 12. He bought a gun, and he had it in the house with his little brother. Man. Oh. [Laughs] Sonny: Okay, you know what? I know why you kept Kristina from me early on, and I know that my life is -- is not great, okay? And I know that it hurt Michael and you're worried that it could hurt Kristina. But I'm telling you, I'm promising you on my children's lives, that I am changing all that. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: That bitch. Luke: Which one? Possibilities are endless. Lulu: Maxie Jones. She may be the one thing that I hate more than the fashion business. Luke: Are you any good at math? I have to get these receipts in order. Lulu: Can't your new business partner provide creative accounting? Luke: He isn't here, honey. Lulu: I hate that Maxie always has to win. No, wait, Maxie always has to beat me. Luke: Well, that's kind of a half-assed compliment, when you think about it. Lulu: Kate Howard is throwing this big party to launch her new magazine. It's called "Crimson." So, big shock, the whole thing's gonna be done in red. Actually, more specifically, it's gonna be done in crimson, because there's about a thousand different shades of red, not that anybody cares except for Kate. So Maxie and I have had our 50th meeting with this woman, Hermione, who's really strange, but apparently the best party planner in Port Charles. And, you know, I think that my taste is almost as good as Maxie's if not even better. And my people skills -- Luke: Second to none. Lulu: So when I'm about to do something that is a little bit fun, I get dumped on. I mean, how many copies of a budget am I supposed to collate while Maxie gets to do fabric swatches? Luke: I think I have a fix for you. Lulu: Yeah, well, I don't have anything to blackmail Maxie with, Dad. Luke: Quit. Lulu: No, you don't get it. Because if I quit, then Maxie would win. Luke: No, Maxie only wins if you care, see? The trick is not to care. And extricate yourself from the situation. Lulu: No, I -- no, no, no, no. I don't think that you've been listening to me. Maxie is a skank, okay? And anything that Maxie can do, I can do a thousand times better, and I'm just -- I'm gonna, you know, have to prove it. Whatever. Luke: Well, hear, hear. Go for it. I love a woman on a mission. Lulu: So, how are things with your new investor? Has, uh, he been by to inspect the property? Luke: [Laughs] So, we finally get to the point. Let's don't pretend any more that you came here for any other reason than you hoped Johnny might show up. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Luke Spencer is dangerous. He is smart, Johnny, and he knows all the players. Johnny: Okay, but he's not psychic. There's no way he's gonna trace this hit back to me, especially since I don't know any of the details. Claudia: Well, just think of it this way - the less you know, the easier it is to have deniability. Johnny: I don't like you taking all the risk. Claudia: I can handle it, John. You just need to watch your back with Luke Spencer. Okay? That's all I'm saying. And I wish that, you know, you might think about finding a girlfriend who had a father you could intimidate. Johnny: All I've done is make sure Lulu knows where to find me if that's what she decides she wants. Claudia: Look at you. How could she resist? Johnny: I won't pursue her, but I won't turn my back on her if she comes my way, and I won't be intimidated by Luke. Claudia: Your call. I'm not going to argue with you over girls. Johnny: Where are you going? Claudia: To find my own alibi. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: I don't want you to lie to me about this any more, okay? Because it has too much of a profound effect on our daughter. Sonny: I'm not saying I'm getting out of the business, 'cause you and I both know that if I tried that, it would be like committing suicide. But I am concentrating on my legitimate holdings. Alexis: What is the point of that? It's just a cover for the mob. Sonny: No, it's not just a cover for the mob because I want -- I want my kids to, you know, to not have lives that are tainted, you know? I want them -- I fell into this. They don't have to. I want them to inherit something that isn't soaked in blood. Alexis: And you -- you just came to this conclusion now because of Michael and Kate? Sonny: They're growing up. I gotta make changes, you know. I don't want Kristina or Morgan to have to go through what -- what Michael did. I'm -- I'm -- I know it's hard for you to believe me, but I'm making peace. I'm going to try to show them a different way. They're actually -- Kate and Michael are meeting me at the warehouse because I got a coffee shipment coming in. It's just coffee, trust me. I want Michael, you know, to see what his dad does for a living. And I can't do that standing here answering questions about, you know, a dead man that I've never met, so... Alexis: Okay, go. Sonny: Okay. Alexis: Yeah. Sonny. Um, have a good time with your son. [SCENE_BREAK] Mercedes: I thought you and Mr. Jax were going out to dinner. Carly: Yeah, so did I, but he abandoned me, so I'm gonna take my kids and we're gonna get cheeseburgers, chili fries, and hot fudge sundaes, and I dare anyone to lecture me on how I feed my kids. Mercedes: Michael's not here, but Morgan's upstairs in the playroom. Carly: What do you mean, Michael's not here? He's not allowed to leave unless he gets permission from me or his father. Mercedes: Mr. Corinthos sent Miss Howard to pick him up. They're meeting at the warehouse to watch a big shipment of coffee come in. Carly: Are you serious? Mercedes: I'm sorry, I though it would be okay if his father was the one who -- Carly: You know what? Feed Morgan fishsticks and corn. I'll be back with Michael. Jason: What, were you leaving? Carly: I'm leaving, and don't even think about defending Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Well, uh, you're in trouble, Dad. See, there's all this money going out and none coming in. So, that's just bad business. Luke: Nice, junior accountant, adroit avoidance tactic. Lulu: Am I about to get advice? Because I thought it was rule number one of the Luke Spencer parenting plan to pay no attention to my love life. Luke: None paid, sweetheart. Lulu: Uh-huh. Luke: I'm not going to tell you what to do and who to do it with. I'm sure you have plenty of voices in your own head yammering on and on about the pros and cons of Johnny Zacchara. I'm just saying there are plenty of people in the world who will lie to you. So why put yourself on that list? Lulu: I am not lying to myself. Why would you say that? Luke: Well, let's see. You're awfully defensive. [Lisping] Me think you doth protest too much. [Normal voice] And whenever the thing comes up, you throw around a lot of attitude, and you go out of your way to run into this guy. Lulu: Ah, that, no. That's -- that is not true. Luke: It's okay, cupcake. You wouldn't be the first Spencer to be ruled by your hormones. I'm just wondering why you don't have more guts? Lulu: Guts? Now, you are calling me a coward. Luke: I am saying, face what you feel and deal with it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jerry: Oh, excuse me. Aren't you Claudia Zacchara? Claudia: Yes, I am. Jerry: Oh, it's so wonderful. I have been wanting to meet you. I have heard so much about you. Claudia: This is risky. Jerry: Yes, it is. Have you heard from Ian? Claudia: He's there. That's why I'm here. Jerry: He'll get the job done tonight. Claudia: I'd prefer to hear that from him and not be seen with you. Jerry: Well, much like you, I am on my way to meet my alibi. It is so wonderful to meet you, really. Claudia: Yes. Jerry: Take care. Claudia: Uh-huh. Claudia: Um, I'm Claudia Zacchara. I want the penthouse. Marty: Oh. I am so sorry, but we won't be able to accommodate you. Claudia: Excuse me? Do you know who I am? Marty: You said you were Claudia Zacchara. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that the suite isn't available to you at this time. Claudia: Get the owner on the phone. Pick up the phone! I want to talk to the owner, now. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Sonny had Kate pick up Michael and take him to the warehouse. Did he bother asking me if I had plans? Did he bother asking me if it was okay? No. So, I am going to go to the warehouse, I'm going to get Michael, and I'm going to tell Sonny that a lot of things are going to change now, as far as Michael is concerned. Jason: Okay, calm down. Carly: Jax -- Jax went to Houston to take a meeting for Kate, because she had something too important to do. This was too important. Jax and I get in a big fight. He blows off dinner, all so Sonny and Kate can take Michael on some field trip, and they don't even tell me about it? Just like Sonny didn't tell me when he thought Michael was buying a gun? Jason: It's not going to hurt Michael to spend some time with Sonny. Carly: And Kate -- let's not forget about Kate. And don't even give me that look, no. Because when Michael went missing, Sonny couldn't leave his stupid girlfriend's bedside to go find my son. So, I am going to go to the warehouse, and I am going to take Michael. And then tomorrow, I am going to the courthouse, and I am going to limit Sonny's visitations. And Sonny has no one to blame but himself. Jason: It's going to make it worse for Michael, if you go fight with Sonny tonight. Carly: Sonny can't get away with this. Jason: It's already done, Carly. Just let Michael be with Sonny. Tomorrow, you can tell Sonny how you feel in a neutral area, so the kids won't hear you, please. Carly: And you are standing here just defending him, Jason. Jason: No, I am not. I am not. He should have asked your permission. Carly: Yes, that is all I am saying. You know, my permission -- Jason: All I am saying is that Michael has been through a lot. Sonny is trying to help him through it. Just cut him some slack. [Telephone rings] Carly: God, I am so upset, I could break down. Hello. Marty: Mrs. Jacks, it's Marty. Claudia Zacchara is here. Carly: So, tell her to leave. Marty: I'm afraid she's being difficult. Carly: Fine, I'm on my way. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Tom. Tom: Mr. Corinthos, hey. How are you doing? Sonny: Good, good, good. Tom: This is Agent Dawson and Agent Morris. Sonny: Michael Corinthos, Jr. Agent Dawson: How have you been, Sir? I haven't seen you for a while. Sonny: Yeah. Agent Dawson: This is quite a haul you are bringing in. Sonny: Yeah, have you been able to go over all the order and everything? Agent Dawson: Mm-hmm. Sonny: Good. Michael: Dad? Hey, Dad? Sonny: Hey. [Sonny laughs] Sonny: You guys are just in time, huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Oh, wow. It's twice in one day. Elizabeth: Do you mind? Jason: No, I don't mind. Elizabeth: Actually, I did call first, and Spinelli answered. And he told me that I could just come on over. And then when I got here, he ran out, like -- I'm sorry I had to leave earlier. The hospital needed me. This little boy had been in an accident. It is so heartbreaking dealing with children. They can't even tell you what's wrong. Jason: Is he okay? Elizabeth: He will be. His father was there, and you can see in his eyes that he would have done anything for that little boy. Actually, he reminded me a lot of you, and all the sacrifices you've made for Jake. I know that you would do anything for him. And it's made me realize, I think, I've asked you to make the wrong sacrifice. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: If you're looking for my dad, he's not here. I asked him to leave. Johnny: Why? Lulu: Because I wanted to talk with you alone, and tell you what you are doing really sucks. Johnny: What am I doing? Lulu: Come on, Johnny. I told you I didn't want to be with you, and now look what's happened. You said that you accepted it. You acted like you got it and you respected my decision. You were supposed to walk away. Johnny: I did. Lulu: Yeah? Except you keep popping up in my life everywhere, like at Carly's. Why would you ever go there? And buying into my dad's business? God, Johnny, h transparent is that? If you want me back, have the guts to admit it, and don't put it all on me. Johnny: It is on you. You want me, but you're too damn ashamed to admit it. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Thanks. I got it. I want you out of my hotel now. Claudia: Are you always this arbitrary about who you let into your pathetic excuse for a 4-star? Carly: We cater to a certain class of clientele. Claudia: You are obviously just so easily threatened. I am a paying customer. Carly: I don't want your money. Claudia: You want a lawsuit? 'Cause this has discrimination written all over it. Carly: It's private property. I can do whatever I want. Claudia: Yeah, does your husband know that you are turning me away 'cause I slept with your ex? Carly: You know, the way you keep bringing up your one-night stand with Sonny? Makes you sound like a stalker. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Jerry: Good evening, Mercedes. Hey, Morgan. Morgan: Hey, Uncle Jerry. Mercedes: Evening, Mr. Jacks. Were you expected? Jerry: Oh, well, I had a sudden notion that I could beat my brother at backgammon. So, I got a bag of lovely Thai food and -- could wipe the floor with him. Mercedes: Jax is in Houston on business. Jerry: Oh. Well, that's all right. I could teach Carly the finer points. And I can, you know, help the boys brush up on their chopstick skills. Mercedes: I'm sorry, Mr. Jacks. Carly is at the hotel, and Michael is at the coffee warehouse with his father and Kate Howard. Jerry: Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: See how they work the loading crane? Sonny: Okay, let me tell you something. You never ask somebody who works for you to do something that you haven't done yourself. When I was 17, I got a job working the crane. Michael: Really? Sonny: Yeah. Michael: Cool. You think you could teach me? Sonny: Yeah, yeah, when you get your learner's permit. And don't give me that look. Hey, Tom? Tell my boy here that, you know, that these aren't toys. Tom: That's right, Mr. Corinthos. You need special qualifications. Mike, you want to learn how we take inventory? Michael: Sure. Sonny: Go. Michael: Thank you. Sonny: Listen. Come here. Oh, come here, I want to show you something. Smile. [Kate laughs] Kate: You know, I think you missed your true calling on that loading crane. Sonny: Trust me; it's better to own them. I got to tell you, you know, you were absolutely right in suggesting bringing him here because I definitely think he needed it. Kate: Well, he's at a tough age. He's going through a lot of changes. But he is still a boy, and he needs his father. Sonny: Well, he's got me, you know that. And you got me, right? Kate: Oh, do I? Sonny: Well, I'm just saying, you know. Michael: Dad, get a room. Sonny: Will you watch your mouth, buddy? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: We told ourselves Jake would be safer if you kept your distance. I know how hard that was for you. Jason: It's what we both decided, you know. Elizabeth: Then we were both wrong. Because as much as it hurts you, it hurts Jake even more. You're his father. You deserve to raise your own son. Jason: Are you sure about this? 'Cause it can't work if you're afraid. Elizabeth: No one's life is ever perfect, Jason. The best thing we can do for our children is just love them. It's wrong to keep sneaking around and lying to people, especially the boys. I just can't justify it anymore. Jason: You want me to do the right thing for Jake and Cameron. Elizabeth: And for us. 'Cause I love you. And I -- I want to share a life with you. If you still want to share a life with me. Jason: If I still want -- I -- that is all -- that is all I want. I want a life with you. And I want a family with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: You've been doing this from the first night that we met. Changing your mind back and forth. One minute you're with me and the next minute you're telling me to get out of your life. Lulu: That's because one minute you're a sweet piano-playing guy, and the next minute, you're some gun-toting whack job. Johnny: Oh, so, you'd rather I lied to you, pretend to be somebody I'm not. Lulu: No, no, I am sick of it. I am sick of not knowing how to feel about you, of not wanting to think about you, when that's all that I do. And promising myself that I'm not going to see you anymore, when you keep popping up in my life. Johnny: Then why the hell do you keep getting in my face and judging me? You think you know me? Lulu: Oh, get over it. Johnny: You don't know a damn thing about me. Lulu: Get over it. You think you are so damn mysterious, but I see right through you. You want me to chase you. You're jerking me around on purpose. Johnny: Oh, right, so it's my fault. Lulu: It is your fault! Johnny: Then forget about us. Lulu: I want to -- I want to forget about you, but you won't let me. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Correct me if I'm wrong, but you and Sonny had a one-night stand. Which shows incredible bad taste on Sonny's part. But I think he made up for it by ducking you every chance. Claudia: Are you sure about that, Carly? Carly: You are a woman looking for a restraining order. You can leave now, or I'd be more than happy to throw you out myself. Claudia: You know Kate Howard can't hold on to a man like Sonny. But I can. And that scares the hell out of you. Good instincts, Carly. You should be scared. Because no matter how hard he tries, he's not going to ever be able to stay away from me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jerry: Come on, Ian, answer. [Brakes squeal] Alexis: Are you insane? You nearly killed me. Jerry: Alexis, I am so sorry. Are you all right? Alexis: No. Jerry: Well, I'm sorry. I seem to have lost my phone. Alexis: Forget about your phone. What the hell is wrong with you? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Dad? There is a stack of coffee bags so high, this guy had to use a ladder to reach the top. Sonny: And they are still unloading the ship. And you know what else? Michael: What? Sonny: This coffee is going to be in stores and restaurants from the Hudson River all the way up to Canada. Michael: Yeah, right. Sonny: What is that supposed to mean? Michael: What's really in these coffee bags? You can tell me. Are you smuggling something? Sonny: Mike -- Michael, you know what? That's not even funny. Michael: You're not really a coffee importer? Sonny: Yes, I am. I am very proud of the business. It is for you, Morgan, and Kristina. If you do this right, you won't need a gun. Do you get what I am saying? Michael: Yeah. Love you, Dad. Sonny: I love you, too. Go on and play. Stop bothering me. [Gunshot] Sonny: You okay? Kate: Yeah, I'm fine. I'm not hit. Are you okay? Sonny: Yeah. Foreman: He's bleeding! Someone call 911! Mike, can you hear me? [NEXT_ON] Jason: I want to marry you. Sonny: I need help. There's too much blood here. Michael: Uhh. Epiphany: Gunshot wound to the head at the Corinthos warehouse. Carly: What? What happened?