Anna is ready to take drastic action to find Carlos before Paul does, knowing all too well Paul wants to kill Carlos for his own self-interest, since Carlos can provide sufficient information to the cops to get Paul in serious trouble, if Carlos lives. Sonny goes to find Anna knowing what she wants to do and assures her that he wants the same thing she does, which is to find Carlos and probably not kill him since they need him to help them bring Julian to justice knowing Julian put Carlos up to murdering Duke. Carly is very upset that Sonny will not listen to her urgent plea that he not put himself in danger and abandon his family's needs for this. Meanwhile, Ava has her own worries after "somebody" has put what appeared to be a dead body with fresh blood, in her bed the previous night. She sees that Scott Baldwin is of no use to her as a body guard. Julian agrees and wants to replace him. However, Julian knows his sister has no power over Sonny in getting Avery back or with anything else. He warns her that since she joined forces with Paul Hornsby and it was revealed with the failed arms trade on the docks, none of their previous "colleagues" from their organization trust or care what happens to Ava. They now see her as a snitch. Sonny seems to also know that and is not worried about Ava. Paul finds Anna and tells her he knows she's working with Sonny and they have both tapped his phone. He is ready to put her in prison or in an institution when he reveals he knows what she has done yet she thinks first and knocks Paul out with Chloroform before he has a chance to make the call to do as he plans. Carly knows that she cannot get through to Sonny so she goes to talk to Jason to see if he can help her get through to her husband, just like in "old times". When she visits him, she sees that he's spent the night with Sam, for the first time since he's lost his memory. Julian knows he has to take drastic action to protect Ava's life even if it involves taking over the organization all over again. As Alexis is unaware of her husband's most recent move, she talks to Kristina about the importance of being honest and not keeping secrets from the people she loves.
[Jason & Sam cuddle in bed in the morning] [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: [Coughing] [Coughing continues] [Gasps] [Gasping] Aah! [Gasps] [Screams] [Gasps, panting] Scott: Ava, Ava, Ava. It's okay. It's okay. Ava: [Breathes heavily] [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Hi, Mom. Alexis: Hi. Good morning. Kristina: Welcome back. Coffee? [ Door closes] Alexis: Yes. I would like that. Kristina: So, how was your business trip? Interesting case? Alexis: It was, uh, informative. Kristina: Oh. What kind? Alexis: Hmm? Kristina: What kind of case were you working on? Alexis: It was a family thing. Kristina: Mm. Alexis: [Sighs] Kristina: If you won't say it, then I will. I know exactly where you were. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Mrs. Corinthos. May I come in? Carly: My husband isn't here, Mr. DA, and if you would like to talk with him, you're gonna have to go through our attorneys. Paul: Oh, I'm disappointed I missed your husband, but I'll just have to make due with you instead. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Yeah, I appreciate your offer, but I can't wait for you to get off your assignment. No, I don't have a few days. Listen. No. The longer I put this off, then the more chance Carlos has to relocate, and I'm not going to lose him again. [Doorbell rings] Anna: Oh, my God. That's just -- I-it's -- wait. Listen to me. It's the car taking me to the airport. I've got to go. I-I do. I appreciate your concern, but it's completely misplaced, because I can handle that murdering bastard myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Oh, I'm here with regard to a matter that looms large for both Sonny and myself -- Carlos Rivera. Carly: Sonny and I are aware that Carlos is on the run somewhere overseas. Paul: Well, that remains the case. I just wanted to assure you that my office is doing everything possible to bring Carlos to justice. Carly: Your office isn't doing a very good job. Paul: Well, an international manhunt is, uh, no small task to undertake. The government's power is limited to the amount of cooperation it receives from its partners. I know that you and Sonny must be getting very impatient to put this to rest. Carly: The only thing I care about is my husband's safety. Carlos tried to kill Sonny once before, and I would like to think that law enforcement won't let that happen again. Paul: Well, you need not worry. A plan is in place to ensure that Carlos will get the justice he so richly deserves. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: [Breathing heavily] Scott: It was -- it was just -- it was just a dream. Ava: No, it just felt so real -- the feathers and the blood, just like last night. Scott: Yes, I know. It must have been very unsettling. Ava: And you are not of much use... just like last night, Scott. Scott: Well, I didn't know that someone was gonna turn your bedroom into a slaughterhouse. Ava: You're supposed to be protecting me! Scott: Well, now, I didn't know that that was an invitation into your bedroom. Ava: Whoever it was didn't just materialize in my room. Scott: I didn't see anything. Ava: Then what good are you? Scott: Well, now, I ask myself that every day. Go ahead. Wet your beak. [Knock on door] Scott: Get the door. Ava: Hey. Hi, Julian. Julian: Hey. Ava: I'm glad you're here. You know that I-I called you last night. I've been sitting here. I've been terrorized for hours here. Julian: Okay, well, sorry. I didn't get your message. You want to show me? Ava: No. I'm not going back in that room. Julian: Okay, uh, Scotty, why don't you tell me everything you know about what happened last night? Scott: Well, I guess I'll just follow him, huh? Ava: [Breathes deeply, clears throat] [Cell phone rings] Ava: [Sighs] Hello? Paul: Ava, uh, I-I just wanted to check in. Are -- are you all right? Ava: No! No. As a matter of fact, I'm not all right. I just received another message. Paul: Uh, you're breaking up. Ava: I said I just got another threat! Paul: Ava, I can't hear you. I'll call you back later. What is wrong with this thing? It's been on the fritz since... Anna: I gave Emma my phone. Paul: [Chuckles] You may use mine. Damn it. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Okay, Robert, I'll call you back, okay? Sonny: Ah. You going someplace? Anna: Yeah. Sonny: Short trip. Taking Emma with you? Anna: No, no. She's already on her flight home. Sonny: Sweet little girl. Must have been hard to see her go. Anna: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Miss her already. Sonny: Can I give you some advice? Uh, you need to keep busy. One way to distract yourself would be to find Carlos. Anna: Would that I could. Sonny: I've been waiting for your call. I figured you might know his location by now. Anna: No. Your guy -- you know, the one that planted the bug -- I guess that bug was damaged. We couldn't get a location on it, so... Sonny: Is that so? Anna: Mm-hmm. Yeah. We're gonna have to find another way to track Carlos down. So, I've got a flight to catch. Sonny: Uh, oh. Oh, allow me. Anna: No, no. Sonny: Are you ready for trouble or looking for trouble? Anna: You're not coming with me. Sonny: Uh, of course, I am. [Bag thuds] [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Mom, I know you drove all the way to Middletown looking for Parker. You might as well admit it. Alexis: Did Parker tell you? Kristina: Yes. And before you go crusading against my predatory gay professor, just know that I was the one who called her, not the other way around. Alexis: You called Parker? Kristina: To tell her that I had taken up her advice on opening up to my family, but it didn't turn out so successful. But that wasn't a surprise to her, because she had just talked to you, which wasn't the least bit embarrassing. God, Mom, why can't you just stay out of it?! Do you not give me any credit at all? Alexis: I give you a lot of credit. You're a very smart young woman. Kristina: Oh, smart, but not smart enough to know what's going on in my own head. Not smart enough to know when I'm attracted to a person or when I'm just grasping for attention from wherever I can get it. [Sighs] Alexis: I think that the only person qualified to know how you feel is you. And that's just the first of my mistakes. I thought I knew my own daughter better than she knew herself, and I was wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Hmm. Sam: [Chuckling] Jason: Hi. [Both chuckle] Sam: Okay, so, that happened. Jason: Yeah, that happened. That happened, and that happened. [Both chuckle] Jason: Why? Do you, uh, have regrets? Sam: Well, you know, that depends. Jason: It depends? Sam: Mm-hmm. Jason: What's it depend on? Sam: Well, if things are gonna be worse after...you know. Jason: Gonna be worse? Do you feel worse right now? No? Sam: No. Jason: Good. Me neither. Right now, I feel good. Sam: Me too. Jason: I feel very, very good. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Hey. What's on your mind? What's going on? Sam: Nothing. Jason: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What's happening here? Sam: I was just... Jason: What's wrong? Sam: Okay, I was just wondering if last night and just now, if it... Jason: [Chuckles] If it what? Sam: Nothing. Jason: No, tell me. Come on. Sam: No, no. Jason: Come on, Samantha. I want to hear it. Sam: No, it's gonna -- it's gonna sound really annoying. Jason: No, this is annoying me. Tell me what you want to know. Sam: I was just wondering if, um... if it felt familiar. Jason: Oh, did I remember? Yeah, no. Sam: No? Jason: But it -- it felt natural, you know? It also felt like the first experience, so is that, like, the best of both worlds or... [Both chuckle] Sam Okay. That's good, then. Jason: Did you think that you were gonna... blow my mind? Sam: No! Jason: [Laughs] Sam: Yes. Jason: I'll tell you, listen. Hey, listen, listen. You did. I never thought I could be this happy again. Laying here with you, I am very, very, very happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: What exactly went on in Middletown? Alexis: I went there with the intention of having a conversation with your professor about a lot of things. One of them was whether or not she had influenced you. Kristina: [Sighs] You didn't actually say that, did you? Alexis: I don't actually remember everything I said. I know that I had a planned speech, and it went right out the window. Kristina: You can't blame Parker. She didn't do anything. Alexis: I know that. Kristina: Okay, accusing her is not only blatantly unfair -- you're causing even more trouble. Alexis: There's not going to be any more trouble. Parker set me straight... so to speak. Kristina: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: So? Julian: Well, you, uh... you had a dead bird in your bed. Ava: Well, thank you, Julian. That's very insightful of you. Do you think maybe you have something a little more valuable to add? Julian: Yes, of course I have some thoughts, but those thoughts can't be shared in mixed company. Scott: Oh, well, I guess you don't need an attorney present. Who's hungry? I'll get some bagels. Ooh, I better find a final resting place for Tweety here. Probably the dumpster, huh? Goodbye. [Door closes] Julian: Why on earth is he here again? Ava: You know -- he's supposed to be protecting me. Julian: Right. You know what? I'm gonna make arrangements to get you an actual bodyguard. Ava: No, no. I can handle my own security. Can we please just concentrate on the problem at hand? Julian: Well, I think the, uh, source of this latest message is fairly obvious. Ava: Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: We had a deal. We were gonna bring Carlos in together. Anna: Oh, God. Why can't you just be honest for once in your life? You have no intention of bringing Carlos back alive. Sonny: You think I'm gonna kill Carlos? Anna: Yeah. First chance you get. Sonny: All right, you know what? I'm not gonna deny that I want Carlos dead, but killing him is shortsighted, because we need Carlos alive to flip on Julian to send Julian to prison. That's the ultimate goal. Anna: Yes, that's my goal. I'm not 100% convinced it's yours. Sonny: Okay, but then, you know... Julian goes to prison, we get justice for Duke. But there are other benefits. Anna: Such as? Sonny: Once Julian is locked up, then he won't interfere with my family, he won't be in Kristina's proximity, and he won't disrupt my business and hide behind Alexis and whine that he's out of the business. He's out of my life. My hands are clean. Anna: Okay, yep, so -- Sonny: That's the ultimate goal, right? Anna: Yeah, no more discord in your extended family. Is that what you're saying? Sonny: Exactly, exactly. Anna: Well, that is lovely for you. Sonny: What I'm trying to say is that... we have the same interests. Julian has to pay. Carlos is gonna take care of that. There's no use him being dead. Anna: You know, you're very persuasive... Sonny: Well... Anna: ...Right here in Port Charles, but I really worry about what's gonna happen when you're face-to-face with Carlos. Are you gonna be able to control yourself? I don't think so. Sonny: Will you? We need each other. Anna: [Sighs] Yeah. I guess you're right. Sonny: All right, so we got a deal. I'm gonna get my plane. We're gonna -- Anna: [Chuckling] Your plane. Sonny: Yeah, yeah, it's gonna take a few hours to gas up. Anna: Oh, I guess crime doesn't pay. Sonny: Where are we going? Anna: Ecuador. Sonny: No extradition treaty? Anna: Well, there is, but it's not enforced regularly, so that's... Sonny: Okay. I'll meet you on the tarmac. Anna: Sonny. You so much as look at Carlos funny, I will drop you where you stand, okay? Sonny: I wouldn't expect anything less. Anna: Good. [Doorbell rings] Anna: [Sighs] Sonny: DA Hornsby. Nice weather we're having. Paul: What were you doing here with Sonny? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: So, for us, was it always this [Clears throat] Intense? Sam: [Chuckles] I'm not laughing, but we've always had [Breathes deeply] That quality. Jason: Hm. Sam: But this time, it seemed a little, you know, different. Jason: Different? Sam: Yeah. Jason: Different how? Sam: Well, it felt familiar, but at the same time, it... it felt different. And I am gonna ruin this. I know it. Jason: [Chuckling] What do you mean, you're gonna ruin it? How can you ruin it? Sam: Because I-I've ruin things. I do. I talk too much. I move too fast. I'm [Breathes deeply] Trying to be cool. Jason: Oh, yeah? You're trying to be cool? Sam: Yeah. Jason: Yeah, me too. I'm trying to be cool. Sam: Well, I'm not very successful at that. Jason: Me neither. I'm horrible at being cool. I'll tell you something -- I don't want a cool version of you. I'd like a you version of you. So do you think we can agree not to tiptoe around each other anymore? Possible? Sam: Yeah. Mm-hmm. Yeah. Jason: Okay. Sam: I think it might be a little harder for other people, though. Jason: How's that? Sam: 'Cause this is gonna be news. People are gonna find out that we spent the night together. What are we gonna tell them? [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: I should have taken Avery back as soon as I found out that Sonny was behind the first threat. Julian: It wouldn't have worked out that way. Ava: I will go get my little girl. And after I have her, I will bring the full weight of our family down on Sonny and his flunkies. I will lay waste to the Corinthos organization. Julian: No, you won't, Ava. Ava: Watch me. Julian: Okay, how are you gonna go after Sonny when you don't have a family to back you up? Ava: What are you talking about? Julian: [Sighs] Your people -- they washed their hands of you. Ava: No, because you told me that you smoothed things over. Julian: I'm still working on that, but make no mistake, okay? When you aligned yourself with law enforcement, you alienated our associates. Ava: I never turned on a single one of them. Julian: Oh, my God. Ava, don't be so naive, okay? [Chuckles] They see you as a traitor. They just don't think they owe you any loyalty. Ava: So they're just gonna let Sonny go on threatening me? Julian: Sonny didn't put that bird in your bed, okay? He may want you gone, but he doesn't want you dead. Now, our associates, they're -- they're a different matter. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: I explained to you the other day at Kelly's that Sonny is a friend of my daughter Robin, so I just try to be civil with him. That's all. Paul: You need to rethink your association. Anna: Excuse me? Paul: Socializing at Kelly's is one thing, but allowing the man in your house? Anna: This is absolutely none of your business, all right? Paul: On the contrary. You are my investigator, and Sonny is a potential target. Your ongoing association with him renders my office vulnerable to suggestion of impropriety. Anna: Oh, well, then you don't need to worry, because I am going on a trip, so... Paul: Oh. Really? Well, I wasn't aware that you had any time off coming up. Anna: We agreed that my hours are -- are flexible, so... you don't have me on a case right now. Paul: But you are on a case, aren't you? You and Sonny are going hunting, and your quarry is Carlos Rivera. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hey. Sonny: Uh, I'm gonna be going out of town for a few days. Carly: Where? Sonny: Just on business. Carly: Send Max. Sonny: Well, it requires my personal attention. Carly: This can't wait? Sonny: It's time-sensitive, and just know that what I'm doing is crucial. Carly: How crucial? Where are you going, and who are you going to deal with? Sonny: Can you just accept that what I'm doing is important? Carly: I think what's going on here is important. Sonny: Yeah. Carly: Ava's looking at any opportunity she can to snatch Avery from us, okay? And Morgan is still struggling. He needs our support. And you told me yourself that Kristina is keeping something from you. So I think that is more important than going after Carlos, and I know that's what you're doing. Sonny: It has to be done. Carly: Not by you. Please don't go. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: I want you to listen to me and really believe me when I tell you that no matter how many mistakes you've made, I've made more. And I am so far from being perfect. See, what happened was, I took for granted that I knew my daughter, because you presented yourself differently to me, and it didn't make any sense... because my girl would have come to me with something like this. She would have confided in me, and she would have trusted something like this, something so important and so personal. And you didn't do that, and that's on me. That is my fault... that somewhere along the line, I didn't make you feel safe. But I want you to know this, and I really, really want you to know this -- you can always rely on me. Always. Now and forever. I'm sorry, my baby. Kristina: [Sniffles] Alexis: I'm really sorry. Please forgive me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You think people out there really care about what happened in this room? Sam: Have you met my sisters? They're, like, the biggest supporters of our relationship. Yeah, I mean, that's an understatement. Jason: That's a good point. They are very nosy. Sam: Okay, so [Sighs] We don't need a definition. We don't have to decide anything. We can just be. I just thought maybe we should be ready. Jason: Look, if anybody asks, I'll tell them that, uh, we're starting fresh, but we're not starting over. Does that work for you? Sam: Yeah, I like that. Jason: You do? Thought you might. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: You've allied yourself with Corinthos, one of the biggest crime figures in the state, to go after Carlos, haven't you? Anna: Uh, h-how? How could I? Carlos is in the wind. I have no clue of his whereabouts. He has managed to evade all forms of detection, so the only contact he's made is with you, right, weeks ago. And since then, he hasn't been back in touch, because you promised me you would tell me if he contacted you again, and you're nothing if not good to your word, so how would I know where Carlos was? Paul: Perhaps you've heard something. Anna: Yeah. Well, that would be a feat in itself, wouldn't it? Paul: Anna, we've been over this. No good can come of bringing Carlos in. Anna: Yes, it will, because we'll be able to put Julian in prison. Paul: At the cost of your own freedom. Anna: Oh, you don't give a damn about me. You're only concerned with yourself. You are scared that Carlos will bargain for a lighter sentence by offering up the evidence he has that you killed Sloane. So, one way or the other, Carlos is gonna be found. Now, I have made peace with what my future looks like when that happens. I suggest you do the same. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Mom, this isn't your fault. Alexis: Mm. Kristina: Not entirely your fault, anyway. I mean, I pulled away. It's not like this is the first secret that I've kept. Alexis: True. Do you think maybe it could be the last? Kristina: [Sighs] I'd like that a lot. Alexis: Me too. Thank you. Thank you for saying that. So, what do you think we can do to keep the lines of communication open? Kristina: If I knew the answer to that, we wouldn't be having this conversation. I just feel like it's hard to talk to you sometimes. Everything that I say just runs smack into a wall of your expectations. Alexis: Oh, honey, I don't mean to have any expectations. I do-- Kristina: I mean, you expected me to be straight, right? In all fairness, I expected that, too. I mean, that's why this is so hard for me to understand. You know, all my life, I thought that I was one way, and then when I went to school, I started to become another way, and... I don't know what way I'm gonna go. Like, gay, straight, bisexual, whatever. I... I don't know who I am. Alexis: Honey, that's okay. Kristina: It doesn't feel okay. It feels... scary. Alexis: You confused? Kristina: [Chuckling] Yeah. Alexis: [Laughing] Good, 'cause so am I. Kristina: [Groans] Alexis: So, how about we... [Sighs] ...We don't be confused apart, but we be confused together? All right? You and me. Kristina: Yeah. Alexis: And we'll get to know each other better, and we'll learn more about each other, and then we won't be confused anymore. Kristina: That sounds confusing but good. [Both laugh] Alexis: Good. [Sighs] Now, what are we gonna do about your father? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Please don't ask this of me, Carly. Carly: Sonny, there is no good reason for you to go after Carlos. Give his location to the authorities and let them handle it. Sonny: The Feds can't get involved. Carlos is holed up someplace where he can't get extradited from. Somebody's got to get him that isn't bound by rules. Carly: Then send someone else, Sonny. Sonny: I can't do that. Who do I got? I got -- Jason can't do it. This is my life. This is my business. Carlos tried to kill me. He killed Duke. I got to do this personally. Carly: You have no idea what you're walking into. Carlos could have men waiting for you. Julian could have guys down there protecting him. You have no idea. Sonny: I'm gonna take care of it... no matter what happens. I got to do this for Duke, for his family. Carlos has to pay. Carly: What about your family?! Come on, Sonny. Ava told you last night that she was gonna come back for Avery. What if she finds out that you're out of town, and she uses that opportunity to take your daughter away? [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: So, you think it's my own people? Julian: Unfortunately, yes. I mean, they're trying to send you a message that they want you out, and they want you to stay out. Ava: Julian, you told me that you handled it. Julian: I thought I had. Ava: Well, the bloody feathers in my bedroom seem to indicate otherwise. So, those cowards are gunning for me, huh? Which of them did this? I want names. I will show them what comes of aiming for me. I will make them pay. Julian: How? With what? You've lost your lieutenants. You've lost your rank and file. You lost all your associates when you stepped back. Ava: I didn't have a choice. My daughter was fighting for her life. Paul tied my hands. If I hadn't gone along with his story that I was a cooperating witness, Jordan would have arrested me. Julian: It doesn't matter. They see you as a snitch. There's -- I mean, come on. You know there's no coming back from that. Ava: Well, then why does that make me a target? You -- you stepped away from the business. You're able to live your life, right? Your new life -- happy and content. Julian: Hey, I didn't leave our people afraid that I would snitch on them when I left. Now, look, the bottom line is, nobody's gonna take orders from you again. You're on your own. Ava: So you, too? Are you deserting me? Are you just gonna be done with it and let me die? [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: I know this runs counter to everything that I've been saying, but I'm not sure that anything really needs to change with Dad. Alexis: It's your story. When, where, and to whom you tell it is up to you. But your father loves you, and he's gonna want to know what happened. Kristina: I'm not even sure who I am, and unless I do, telling Dad will only baffle him at best. No, I-I can't. Mom, uh... can you please just promise not to say anything either? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Ava is never gonna take Avery away from us again. Carly: How do you know? Sonny: Because she's no match for you. Carly: I have a bad feeling about this. The last time you encountered Carlos, you barely escaped with your life. Sonny: I'm not gonna let that bastard sneak up on me this time. Carly: What if you're wrong? Sonny, six months ago, I was by your hospital bed, praying for you to live. I can't go through that again. Sonny: Yes, you could, because you're the strongest woman I know, and I'm counting on you. I'm counting on you right now. Carly: Don't ask me to be okay with this. Sonny: I got to do it. Have faith in me, okay? Like I have faith in you. Carly: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Go on, Julian. Abandon me. I still have one card left to play. Julian: [Sighs] What's that? Ava: Paul. He offered me protection, and I'm gonna take it. I-I have to, if I can defend myself and my daughters. Julian: No, you're not. I mean, Paul Hornsby has proven himself to be very untrustworthy. Ava: Maybe so, but it's the best shot I have, and he... he cares about me. Julian: Ava... please don't tell me that you and Hornsby -- Ava: All right, I won't tell you anything. Just go. Julian: I'm not going. Hey, I'm not going anywhere. But, look, throwing in with Paul Hornsby and accepting police protection is not gonna take the target off your back. In fact, it's gonna make you more of a danger. There's gonna be more people gunning for you. Ava: I don't have a choice. Julian: Of course, you do. Sweetheart, you have -- you have me. I'm not going anywhere. Ava: You're not? Julian: No. Nobody goes after my sister. Hey. Ava: What? Julian: You're the only one I've got, okay? I'm gonna take care of this. Ava: You are? Julian: Yeah. Ava: I do-- you did say that before, though. Julian: I know, but I got a better grasp on the situation now. I know exactly what measures are required to take care of this. Ava: Wait. What are you gonna do? Julian: [Breathes deeply] Next time I see you, this will all be taken care of. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: If seeing Julian Jerome in prison is your ultimate goal, there are other ways. We'll initiate a new investigation. Anna: What are you saying? We're just gonna sit back and wait for Julian to commit more crimes? No, I won't do that. I won't let him amass more victims. Not when I can put him away now. Because he's the one that gave the order to end Duke's life, and I intend to see that he pays for that. Paul: What about Robin and Emma, huh? What about Dillon? Think of what it will do to our families to see us locked away. Anna: Yes. I do. I constantly think about that. It's gonna cause them pain, especially Dillon. Regardless of my difficulties with you, I have no desire to cause any suffering for him. Paul: Then leave it alone, damn it! Just let this go! Anna: No! I won't. Duke deserves better than that, and so does Robin and Emma. I would prefer that my family sees that I live in truth rather than die a liar. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: [Stomach rumbles] Jason: [Smooches] What's that? Was that your stomach? Sam: [Chuckles] Maybe. What time is it? Jason: I don't know. I think it's morning. And by the sound of your stomach, I think you would like some breakfast. Sam: Um...okay. What do you have to eat around here? Jason: I could have some ketchup packets. Sam: No. Jason: Yeah. Yeah. Sam: Unh-unh. Jason: Cocktail onion? Sam: Oh, no. That means we're gonna have to face the public. Jason: No. No, we're not. We're gonna stay here, we're gonna relax peacefully, and we're gonna order in. Sam: Ah, that sounds good. Jason: Nice. Sam: I've got dibs on the shower. Jason: Go get it. [Yawns] What do you want to eat? Sam: Everything. Jason: Everything? Okay, then. Sam: Yeah. Jason: Everything coming up. [Sighs] [Knock on door] Jason: Just a minute. I'm coming. Hi. Carly: Hi. Jason: It's a little early. Carly: Thank God. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, but I need you. Will you please come with me? Jason: I can't. I'm in the middle of something. Carly: It's important. It's really important. Jason: I'm doing something right now. Carly: What are you doing? Jason: Hey, do you have any of those teeny, little sham...poo bottles? [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Julian. What brings you out on this fine day? Julian: You know, we need to have a chat. Man: You were very clear last time we spoke. Julian: You know, I thought so. But I've since realized, I, uh, really didn't get my point across. Man: Which point was that? Julian: My sister's off limits. Man: Is Ava still having problems? That's too bad. Julian: Yeah. You know, you're right. It's too bad for the people who didn't back off when I told them to, you know, 'cause, uh... [Chuckles] 'Cause they are gonna be very sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: You're back. Scott: I told you I was gonna get bagels. Ava: Oh. Well, that was some time ago. I figured you -- you got distracted by a tennis ball... maybe a chew toy. Scott: It's not really nice to make fun of your bodyguard. Ava: What bodyguard? Be gone. Scott: You're firing me? Ava: In the short time that you've been contracted to look out for me, someone broke into my house and put a dead, bloody bird in my bed. Scott: Well, you're not dead, are you? Did you stub one of your pretty little toes or -- or -- or break one of your little fancy fingernails? Body guarded. Ava: Get out, Scott. Scott: [Sighs] Fine. Even though I gave my room at the Metro Court for this silly job. Ava: Wait a second. You couldn't afford that room at the metro court. They were about to kick you out into the street. Scott: Don't you worry about me. I land on my feet. I always do. I'll go pack things up. You... you enjoy your alone time. Of course, you won't be alone for very long. You've got your kids coming back. Let me give you a little piece of advice -- don't get them any pets. Ava: Hey, Scott. Wait. Scott: Yes? Ava: I don't have any cream cheese. Scott: I have plenty. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: I delivered your message to the rest of our associates and suggested they lay off Ava. I told them she was not to be harmed. I can't help it if they weren't persuaded. Julian: Well, you go back to them, and you tell them it wasn't a suggestion. It was an order. Man: An order? Who shall I say is giving it? Julian: I am. I'll be running the Jeromes, effective immediately. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: I will absolutely abide by your wishes, and I promise that I won't say a word to your father. Kristina: Thank you. Alexis: I just want to caution you that secrets are a way of pulling people apart, and I've had to learn that too many times. So this might just be an opportunity for you to learn that lesson once so you don't have to repeat it again. Kristina: Right now, I would rather have my father and a secret than the truth and no father at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Carly? Carly?! Ah. [Sighs] Damn it, Carly. What are you up to? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Sam, hi. Sam: Hi, Carly. Carly: I'm sorry. I'm so sorry to interrupt. I mean, I wouldn't, but this is urgent. It's really urgent. Sam: It's okay. I'm gonna go take a shower. Carly: I'm so sorry. Jason: It's fine. Carly: I'm so sorry to interrupt you. Jason: It's fine. Carly: And I wouldn't have, but I tried to handle it myself, I really did, but I-I failed. Jason: Okay. Tell me what's going on. Carly: It's Sonny. He needs you. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: No one, least of all Duke, would want to see you throw your life away in the pursuit of what exactly? Arresting Carlos? Even sending Julian to prison won't bring Duke back, but you can't seem to grasp that. Your grief has impaired your thinking. It's taken over, and if you won't stop yourself from doing this, and the only way of preventing you from going further is involving the police, I'm good with that. Anna: Are you really? Paul: Yeah, watch me. Your daughter and your granddaughter would be heartbroken to know that the next time they see you would be in Pentonville. So since you seem incapable of thinking clearly, I'm gonna do you the favor and protect you from yourself. Yes, this is District Attorney Hornsby. I'd like to speak to Commissioner Ashford, please. Yeah, I will wait. Anna: [Sighs] I need protecting from no one. [NEXT_ON] Nina (to Franco): I'm on fire. Can't you feel the heat? Dillon (to Griffin): How's my mom? Is she doing okay? Finn (to Tracy): You stop messing around, and you wake up! Michael (to Sonny): I'm going with you. Carly (to Jason): Carlos could end up killing Sonny. Would you please try and talk to him? Anna: I'm in the middle of something. André: It's important.