It is the last day of Sam and Jason's honeymoon. Jason has a brief flash of a memory or vision, but he pays no attention to it. Jason gives Sam a necklace that he made from the fertility shell that she found on the beach. They go back outside, but Jason hesitates and looks around the room before leaving, but goes out anyway. Franco has been watching the whole time. Lucky goes to the chapel that Siobhan told him about in her letter. He finds the hole in the chapel wall from a long-ago lightning strike. Something startles Lucky when he touches a ceremonial candle in the hole. He remembers Siobhan telling him to wait for signs, so he sits on the ground with his back against what is left of the chapel wall to wait. When he stands up, he sees several stones on the ground, forming the word, "GO." Ethan returns the painting of Laura to the mantle at Wyndemere. Luke warns Ethan not to keep coming there because the dark secrets will suck him in. Someone or something watches them. Ethan thinks he sees something moving. Luke tells Ethan that in spite of knowing all of Luke's mistakes, someday love will hit him going 120mph and he will make all the same mistakes. Ethan asks Luke if everything is down to a hit and run for Luke. He said Luke has love with Tracy and he had love with Laura, and he has Lucky and Lulu as proof of it. He tells him that when Lucky and Lulu look at him they see another one of Luke's disappointments because he is just a byproduct of a meaningless encounter. Luke assures him that regardless of his origins, he is his son, and he loves him. When Ethan and Luke leave, the bookshelf covering the catacombs opens and Laura's picture becomes illuminated. Lulu brings fresh clothes to Dante to wear to the party. She sees his wound for the first time. He suggests they announce their engagement tonight at Kristina's party, but she says that is a bad idea. Unfortunately, Olivia overhears and runs with it, so Lulu concedes to announcing it tonight. Michael tells Sonny about Abby's friend being roughed-up. Sonny offers to "take care of it," bur Michael says Abby wouldn't like that. Michael tells Sonny that Dante asked him about the coffee warehouse incident. Sonny assures him that he had nothing to do with the shooting so there is nothing for Dante to find. He says family comes first so as brothers, Dante and Michael should help each other. When Michael brings up Lulu, Sonny tells him to stay out of it. He says he will deal with his relationship with Dante and Lulu will do the same. Sonny asks Lulu how she feels about Dante going back to work. Olivia intervenes by asking Lulu to help bring in some food. Olivia nearly faints as she puts down one of the dishes. Kristina packs to go away to Yale. Alexis tells Kristina that 2600 of the best and brightest eligible bachelors will be at Yale. Molly gives Kristina a book of Russian poetry that belonged to their Uncle Stefan Cassadine to take with her. Alexis says the girls are the shining future of the Cassadine family. Molly and Kristina say their goodbyes. Kristina forgets to take the book. Kristina overhears Sonny telling Alexis that he intends to collect on the debt she owes him.
Siobhan: So, I'm leaving you with a wish, my husband. I've something I want you to do for me. [Door creaks] [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I was gonna start packing, but the thought of leaving makes me want to cry. Jason: Our flight doesn't leave until tomorrow morning. Sam: Okay, so that means I get to wait until the last minute, then? Jason: I just, uh...well, I just want to enjoy the last day and night of our honeymoon. Sam: Okay. Done and done. What are you doing over there? Oh! You're hiding it! Jason: It's, uh, it's a surprise. Sam: A surprise? There's been lots of surprises since we've been married. This is a good one, I hope. Jason: This is a good one. Yeah, I promise. It's a good one. Sam: You okay? Jason: Yeah. Yeah, anything, um, special you want to do today? Sam: Is it wrong that it's our last day in paradise and I just want to stay in? Jason: Actually, that--that seems really right...to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Honey, you're not gonna get all your things in that suitcase. I'm gonna go downstairs and get a bigger one. Kristina: No, it's--it's fine, Mom. Alexis: I love you! [Sighs, sniffles] Kristina: She's a little nervous. Alexis: You think? [Door closes] Alexis: [Sighs] My baby's going. Molly: Do you think Sam and Jason are having the perfect honeymoon? You know, long walks under the stars. Kristina: You can take that dress. Molly: You're not taking it with you? Kristina: I don't think it's what the girls at Yale will be wearing. Molly: But it's beautiful. And kind of romantic, too. Kristina: You can take it. It'll look great on you. Molly: Thank you. [Sneezes] Kristina: Well, I better, uh, start getting ready for my big goodbye dinner. Molly: I can be there. Really, I--[Sneezes] Kristina: You need to get rest. Get over that cold. Yeah, I will have plenty of weepy relatives, trust me. Molly: And what about Ethan? Kristina: Yeah, like Dad would ever invite him. Of course, I guess there's no reason why I can't invite him myself. [Cell phone rings] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You guys are the first. Michael: Smells great, Dad. Sonny: I got cacciatore, uh, in the kitchen. Abby: Oh, you're cooking dinner? Sonny: Yeah. Michael: Yeah, my dad's a great cook. Sonny: Haven't killed anybody yet. Michael: Be nice, okay? Abby: I forgot, actually, I have to make a quick call to work, so I'll be right back, okay? Michael: All right. Sonny: Hey. So, it looks like you two, uh, you doing good? Michael: Yeah. A few bumps along the way, but, uh, um, 'cause of the job. Sonny: Well, you manage a coffee warehouse. Michael: Dad, you know what I mean. Sonny: Abby doesn't like what I do. That's fine. Michael: Yeah, I don't like what she used to do, either. Sonny: Yeah, but she's not doing it anymore. Michael: Oh, there's reminders. Sonny: Right. Michael: The other night, Abby went out with a couple of her friends from the strip club. Sonny: Yeah? Michael: One of them got roughed up. [Sighs] Sonny: One of Johnny's girls? Michael: Yeah. Sonny: Okay. You want me to take care of it? Michael: No, that's the last thing Abby would want. Sonny: Oh, she'll never know. I just do it on the sly. Michael: Dad, I don't want to go behind her back. Sonny: No, you're right. You know what? I'm just talking 'cause that's-- tonight is about Kristina and family, and that's what's important, right? Michael: The family might have a-a serious problem. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: A hole in the wall made by some ancient lightning strike. All these people trying to connect with someone they lost. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Look, Dante got out of the hospital today. Sonny: I couldn't be happier. Michael: Yeah. Dad, I-I went to see him. Sonny: Good. Michael: He's putting things together. He--he knows that Shawn put the bomb together to throw the cops off track. Sonny: He can't prove it. Michael: He knows other things went down that night. Sonny: Okay, all we know is that somebody loaded the warehouse with drugs to set me up. Michael: Dad--[Sighs] Sonny: That's all. Michael: He reached out to me, okay, as his brother. Sonny: And you're his brother, so don't forget that. And like I've told you how many times, there's nothing more important than family. But you got to understand something. Dante is a cop. Michael: Yeah, and we're criminals. I-- Sonny: No, no. Wait, you're not a--no, no. You manage a coffee warehouse. Michael: You want my hands to stay clean. I get that. B-but Dante wants me to roll over on you. Sonny: Okay, Dante-- he can't--he's not gonna find any-- anything 'cause I didn't do anything. Trust me. Michael: This isn't about Dante being a cop. H-he blames you for everything. Sonny: Who doesn't? Of course he does. Michael: It's like you shot him again. Sonny: I didn't shoot Dan-- you know what? Everybody thinks I shot him. I did not shoot him! Michael: Yeah, but he connects it. His injuries--his injuries, Lulu freaking out. Sonny: Okay. Michael: I just want there to be peace between you two. Sonny: Listen to me, okay? I'm gonna deal with my relationship with Dante, and we're gonna let Lulu do the same with hers. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Hey, love. I brought three different--oh, my God. Dante: Uh, sorry. I-I don't even know why they thought I'd want to keep that stuff. [Chuckles] Thank you. Lulu: [Sighs] I'm, um, I'm having second thoughts about Kristina's party. Dante: What do you--what do you mean? You, uh, you're the one who told her that we'd go. Lulu: Yeah, but that's before I considered your ulterior motive, that time with Sonny is time to investigate. Dante: Uh, no, it's not, okay? Tonight is--is for Kristina. Yeah, I'm all, uh, healed up. Took the bandage off this morning. So long, swimsuit career. [Chuckles] That finger looks really naked. [Chuckles] I guess not for long, though. We can put that ring on tonight, right? Lulu: I think we should wait. Dante: For what? Why don't we--we put the ring on tonight in front of the whole family? Lulu: Announcing our engagement tonight would be a big mistake. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: Does it always have to be so dramatic and so rough with you? Luke: What the hell are you doing roaming around? Ethan: I thought I would go trick-or-treating-- Luke: What are you doing here?! Ethan: I told you I was going to return her. Luke: [Sighs] And what's this? The place doesn't have enough atmosphere? Alas, poor Dodge, I knew him well. Ethan: I thought it would add texture to the place. Luke: [Sighs] You mean like a cross and garlic to stave off the darkness? Ethan: [Laughs] You were the one that went on about ghosts, okay? You and Helena. Luke: Dodge, listen to me. What lives in this house is slow and dank. It seeps through your skin and into your bones, and no hoke is gonna break that hex. That's exactly what brought Count Cassadine and his brood here in the first place. Anything that's attracted to this house is just...bad news. Ethan: What are you doing here besides scaring me half to death? Luke: I'm trying to break the spell this place has on you. Ethan: What about the spell it has on you? Luke: I'm immune. Ethan: Oh, we both know that's not true. The slightest glimmer of Helena and her games and you're-- Luke: My games. My games, my history, not yours. Ethan: You know, maybe it's genetic, right? Like Lucky's addiction. Luke: Is that what this is about? You want to pick up the Spencer/Cassadine torch so I can put it down? Ethan: I'm just doing some research. Luke: Dodge, the Spencer/Cassadine wars are over. We've all paid the price. There's been plenty of collateral damage. I won't have you volunteering to be the next casualty. Ethan: Well, I'm flattered by your concern, or at least your unwillingness to get more blood on your hands, but Helena is not here. Nobody is. Luke: Don't be so sure. Helena doesn't show up for no reason. She comes to take something or leave a body behind. Ethan: She told me what she was looking for wasn't here. Luke: Well, maybe she lied. Or maybe it was hiding from her. And if it was, if it's smart, it'll hit the ground running and keep running and not let--what? What? Ethan: I saw something outside. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: I wore this when I was in the Dominican Republic with Ethan. Molly: He'll hear your message and come to the party. Alexis: Are you aware that there are 2,639 men at Yale? I know that 'cause I-I counted them. 2,369 of the best and the brightest. Kristina: Wow, Mom. That was not obvious. Alexis: I just want you to know that there's a whole world out there for you, and I just don't want you to get held back. Molly: Held back? By true love? Alexis: Okay. You know what? We're gonna have to have another little talk about your obsession with romance. Kristina: You don't have to worry. I'm leaving Port Charles. My whole life is going to change--except how I feel about Ethan. Alexis: Okay. Then, so let's pack. We should pack. Kristina: "We"? Alexis: I kind of know what they wear at Yale. Kristina: Yeah, 50 years ago. Alexis: Close. I have a present for you. Kristina: Oh. Alexis: I thought you might want a little something to keep you warm and take to bed with you. Kristina: Mom. Alexis: To cuddle with. Just open--open it up. Kristina: A stuffed animal? And...oh. Alexis: I know that you are going off to college and you're gonna be all independent and you won't need your mother anymore. But you might get lonely every once in a while. Kristina: Well, I won't be lonely 'cause I'll always have you guys with me. [Sighs] Molly: Hey. Let me in. Alexis: [Sniffles] [Sobbing] You promise you'll call? Molly: And text. Kristina: I'll even video chat. Alexis: Okay. Kristina: And you'll get to see my bloodshot eyes from all the studying. Alexis: [Sniffles] You'll stop calling after a month. [Sniffles] And that'll be good because you are gonna be a force, do you know that? You are a force, and--and you're gonna be this successful woman all on your own. Kristina: Phew. I feel like this, uh, speech needs some background music. Alexis: Don't ruin my moment. Okay. [Sniffles] I don't want to let go. Do you know how proud I am of you and all that you've accomplished? Kristina: Come on, Mom. I know what you and Dad did for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: That was a good, uh, choice on how to spend our last day. Any thoughts on how to spend our last night? Sam: Oh, I hope there's more where that came from. Jason: There always is. Sam: Ah! I have an idea. Why don't we go outside for a little while? Jason: Well, you want to take a walk on the beach or something? Sam: Yes, I do, and I also want to look at the sky and memorize the stars because I love it. It makes me feel safe and good, not that I don't feel safe when I'm with you. I do. Especially when I'm in your arms, wherever we are. Jason: You know I would do anything to protect you. Sam: Yes. You know I hate seeing you so tense. But--but I get it. I understand. Everyone's been a little bit jumpy, but, Jason, I want you to let me help you as safe as I do when I'm with you. Jason: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] [Dog howls] [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: What are we gonna do about Dante? Sonny: Your brother wants to protect you from me. Michael: I hate lying to him. Sonny: That--that's why I didn't want you involved. That's why I was trying to send you away until this whole thing was settled. Michael: You--you send me away, it implies there's something to hide. It makes you look worse. Sonny: I didn't do anything for once, Michael. Michael: You know, Dante was shot. Sonny: Yeah, probably somebody gunning for me, somebody in Johnny's organization, right? Michael: Yeah, well, look, Dante has a right to know what happened, okay? But we can't tell him without explaining the cover-up, implicating Mom, Shawn butler, even Abby. [Door closes] Sonny: Shut-- Abby: Did I miss something important? Michael: Hey. Uh, no, we're just--we're just talking. Abby: Talking about the night in the warehouse? [Clears throat] Sonny: No, I was just explaining to Michael that, uh, you know, all the drugs in the warehouse, t-they're gone. Abby: Gone? Seven bags of hydrocodone are just gone? Sonny: They're like they never existed. Abby: I'm assuming you didn't turn them over to the police. Sonny: Well, you know what? The point is that, you know, I-I appreciate what you did for me to protect me that night and my organization. Abby: I was--I was protecting Michael. Sonny: Well, even better. So, now you--you don't have to deal with this, and we can just move on, right? Abby: Does that include Johnny? Michael: Abby. Sonny: Well--no, no. Wait, wait. She wants to be direct. No one has to worry about anything. Especially you. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: I-I thought we agreed that--that tonight was--was gonna be a good night to--to announce the engagement. Lulu: It's Kristina's night, and if we announce an engagement, it's suddenly gonna be about us. Dante: No, it's not. It'll be like a present to her. You're gonna be the world's greatest sister-in-law. Olivia: In-laws. Okay. Everybody hold still just for one second. I want to keep this forever. Say "in-laws" again. Dante: No. No pictures, Mom. Olivia: No pictures? My kid's getting released from the hospital today, and if I'm not, uh, hearing things out there, it sounds to me like you're finally ready to announce to everyone that you're getting married. Dante: Yeah, we were waiting for the release. Olivia: And you're...released? Dante: Got the papers right there. Yeah. Olivia: Honey, that is such wonderful news. And I--believe me, I could--mwah-- use some wonderful news this week. Dante: Why don't you tell me what happened on the boat? Olivia: You know what? I don't want to think about that stupid boat anymore. I want to think about weddings and engagements and parties. Do you guys have any idea how difficult it was for me to keep this thing a secret this long? Lulu: Well, thank you for, um, understanding why we want to wait. Olivia: Actually, I did not. I didn't really understand. But that doesn't even matter, because you know what? Now I get to shout it from the rooftops! My son's getting married! [Laughs] Dante: You might have to just hold off on that a little bit longer, ma. Olivia: How much longer? Lulu: We're gonna announce it tonight at Sonny's party. Olivia: [Sobbing] You guys, that is just wonderful. [Sniffles, laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: There was something out there. Luke: That's how it starts--the creeping paranoia. Ethan: [Scoffs] I didn't imagine it. Luke: You would be a lot better off chasing real diamonds with me than the dark fantasies that live in this place. Ethan: Now, is that a second invitation or the beginning of another goodbye speech? Luke: I shouldn't be here. Ethan: What, here or in Port Charles? Luke: Here! Standing here looking at her...looking in my past, all the damage I've done. Ethan: [Scoffs] Like you said, it's your past. Luke: Yeah, but it repeats itself. You're here. And that look in her eyes, the anger, the disappointment, I've seen that look on Lulu's face. Ethan: Well, you don't have to see it anymore if you keep avoiding her. Luke: Doesn't mean it's not there. Ethan: Dante's a good guy. Luke: Yeah, well, even good guys can be accidents waiting to happen. Ethan: So, what? You take it all back, then? Loving Laura? Luke: No. No, I wouldn't. But I'm selfish. Love will do that to you. It'll make you selfish. Ethan: [Chuckles] Sorry, I thought that love was about living for someone else. Luke: Love can be beautiful, but it can also make you destroy the thing you find most precious just to prove yourself what a worthless son of a bitch you are. Ethan: Now, wait. Is that love or is that just you? Luke: What I am is running through your veins, Ethan. Ethan: Yeah, but I've seen your mistakes. I don't have to make them. Luke: Yeah, well, knowing my mistakes and not having to make them doesn't mean you won't. It doesn't matter what kind of road blocks you put up to avoid disaster. When love comes knocking on your door, you'll still hit the wall doing 120 miles an hour. Ethan: [Scoffs] Is that what everything is to you now? Just a hit and run? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: What do you think our father and I did for you? Kristina: Come on, Mom. Don't be modest. I-I wouldn't--I know I wouldn't have gotten in to Yale if it wasn't for the love and support from both of you. Alexis: Oh. [Chuckles] My support. [Chuckles] Kristina: You make it sound like it's nothing. Alexis: It isn't. It's what parents do for their kid. I don't know how I know that. I read a lot of books. Kristina: I know that I have given you a hard time and I've acted out a little. Molly: A little? Kristina: Okay. A lot. Alexis: Right now, I don't remember any of that. [Sighs] Kristina: I'm just trying to say that, you know, all the hours that you spent reading to me and all those timetables that you drilled into me at the dinner table--you know, I really hated those. Alexis: I was doing what I thought was best. Kristina: I know. And it all paid off. Alexis: You know, it wasn't what I did. It was what you did. It was all you, you know. Kristina: But you believed in me. You told me that if I wanted to do anything that I just had to work hard and I'd get where I wanted to go. Alexis: I didn't know you were listening to me. [Sniffles] Kristina: I wasn't always listening, but somehow it sunk in. I guess what I'm trying to say is, thanks, Mom. I love you. Alexis: [Sniffles] Do you think it would be okay if Molly and I got an apartment next to your dorm? Kristina: [Laughs] [Both sniffle] You know, we spent a-a lot of time in here over the years complaining about Mom. Alexis: Really? What were you complaining about? Kristina: You know what? She actually is pretty awesome as far as moms go. She cares about everything that you do and she wants to be a part of every little, tiny piece of your life. Alexis: [Chuckles] Kristina: But, you know, that's how she loves you. And now that I'm leaving, you know, all that love and attention is gonna be focused on you. Alexis: It is. Molly: All of it? Alexis: Yeah. Kristina: [Chuckles] Just make sure that she doesn't completely control you life. Alexis: [Chuckles] Oh, you are so in trouble. [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: You paint a pretty bleak picture of life. Luke: I paint what I see. Ethan: What about Tracy? Luke: I'm cutting her loose. I'm giving her the divorce she wants. Ethan: No, she wants you, Luke. We all did. Luke: I want you to leave this place. I've warned you about it. I want you to leave. Ethan: [Chuckling] You can't even handle hearing that you're needed? Luke: I have warned you, and I-I'll drag you out of here if I have to! Ethan: Look, Lulu is in a very tough spot right now, okay? She desperately loves Dante, but she is terrified. Luke: She should be. Ethan: No, she shouldn't be. She should be allowed to believe that happiness can last. Luke: [Sighs] Love. How do you explain this to children? It's like the tides. No, it's--it's more like the phases of the moon. It waxes and it wanes, and sometimes, it disappears into the darkness completely. Ethan: So what? I mean, it's all temporary anyway, right? We're here, and then we're gone. So why not appreciate something that can make us feel that alive even for a moment? Luke: [Chuckles] I used to think that way. Ethan: See, you had love, and you have Lucky and Lulu as proof of that. But see, me? No. I was a mistake. I was just the inconvenient side effect of two con artists in the right place at the wrong time. Luke: No, you--you are much more than that, son. Ethan: Sometimes, when Lucky and Lulu look at me, all they see is how their father disappointed their mother...how the greatest love of all wasn't so great in the end. Luke: No, that--that isn't true. [SCENE_BREAK] Siobhan: And then a message will come, something picked up that you should know. You'll have to wait for the signs. They'll come. Lucky: [Sighs] Okay. [Sighs] [Sighs] Just have to wait and then they will come. Whatever "they" are. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: It won't be dark enough to see the stars for a while. Jason: Well, then maybe it's time for my...your surprise. Sam: My...my shell. Jason: Yeah. I, um, I tried to make a necklace out of it. You can try to [Chuckling] Wear it if you want to. Sam: [Laughs] "If" I want to? Jason: It was just the image of you picking this up on the beach. You were so happy and so at peace. I just never...I'll never forget it. Sam: Is that--is that--is that all? Just the image of me picking up this shell on the beach? Jason: What--what else would it be? Sam: Well, I mean, you do remember what I told you about the significance of the shell, right? Jason: Yeah, I just really never, you know, believed in that stuff, but...who knows? Sam: Who knows? Jason: May I? Sam: Oh. Yes, you may. Jason: There we go. Let's try to do this. Perfect. Sam: [Sighs] Have I told you that I love you more and more every single day? Jason: It's a good thing we're just getting started. Sam: Yeah. And I really do like these surprises, too. Jason: Well, then, you should get ready for the next one. Sam: Mmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: I think I'm gonna get a drink. Do you want a drink? Lulu: No. Dante: [Grunts] Sonny: So, uh, last thing I heard, you didn't want to come here. Lulu: Yeah, well, he wanted to come. Sonny: So you came here for Dante? Lulu: Yes. Sonny: Even though he's itching to be a cop? Lulu: Well, he just got out of the hospital, so... Sonny: But you heard him. He said he wants, you know, get back on the job. How do you feel? Do you feel all right with marrying him knowing that he's gonna put his life on the line every day? Dante: [Clears throat] So I guess I--I owe you a thank-you, so thank you. Abby: Me? [Laughs] Why? Dante: 'Cause you called 911. Abby: I just made a call. Carly and Michael are the ones who took care of you. Lulu: It must have been scary finding him bleeding in the warehouse. Michael: Um, there was no time to be scared. Just got to do what you got to do. Olivia: It's pretty good. Sonny: Pretty good? It's the best! Olivia: Oh, you know what? I need to get my macaroni and gravy. Sonny: Oh. Abby: Macaroni and gravy? Dante: It's, uh, Brooklyn Italian talk for pasta and sauce. Olivia: I could use an extra set of hands. Lulu: Oh. I'll--I'll help. Sonny: Uh, Abby, maybe you can stir the, you know, cacciatore for me? Uh, that'd be great. Michael: If you're lucky, he might let you give it a little taste. Abby: [Laughs] Sure. I'll... Sonny: [Clears throat] Wow. This is--you know what? This is really great right now, the three of us. What? Dante: What is? Sonny: The three of us here. I mean, look, you know what? I know Morgan's not here, and that's--that's tough for me, but at Kristina can feel great that she has good family. Dante: Is that what we are? Sonny: Well, I mean, Alexis thought that something could go wrong tonight. I mean, you know? Dante: Why would she think that? Sonny: I don't know. I mean, everything is fine, right? Michael: Right. Sonny: Dante? Dante: Right. [SCENE_BREAK] [Zipper closing] Kristina: And yes! Alexis: [Sighs] We did it. Kristina: Nice, Mom. You showed that zipper who's boss. Alexis: I did. Kristina: [Chuckles] Molly: Okay. I have something for you to take, too. Alexis: Where'd you get that? Molly: It was on the shelf. It belonged to uncle Stefan, right? Kristina: "The way home: A collection of Russian poets." Oh, a real page- turner. Alexis: [Laughs] Molly: It's because whatever you do at Yale, this will always be your home. Kristina: Aww. Wherever you guys are, that's my home. Alexis: [Sighs] Come on, guys. You're killing me. Molly: So, it's okay? Even though it belonged to Stefan? Alexis: You all know that I had a very difficult history with my family and no matter how bad the Cassadines were, they're totally eclipsed by how decent you both are. You are the future of this family. And from where I can see, you guys are pretty shiny. Kristina: We're shiny. Hmm! Alexis: And sassy. All right. [Both laugh] Let's go. You're gonna be late to your own party. Kristina: Um, just give me a minute. I'll meet you at the car. Alexis: [Sighs] Molly: So, you're leaving straight from the party? Kristina: Yeah. So...I guess this is it for us. Molly: But you'll be home soon, right? Like, for thanksgiving and then Christmas? Kristina: I'm not sure. I signed up for this intercession thing to make up for the months that I missed. Molly: It's gonna be so weird here without you. Not hearing you talk about Ethan or listening to the same song 150 times in a row because it reminds you of Ethan or calling Ethan-- Kristina: Okay. I get it. Molly: I want full accounts of all college adventures. Kristina: I'm sure they're gonna be much more exciting and romantic in your head. It'll probably just be a bunch of tests and papers and people who are smarter than me and-- Molly: Hey, wait, wait, wait. Are you scared? Kristina: A little bit. Molly: Don't be. You'll do great. You always do. Kristina: I love you. Molly: I love you. Kristina: [Sniffles, sighs] Singer: I'd be the first to say I miss you and I need you but it's always in the back of my mind [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: What I had with Laura for a very long time was as perfect as it gets. That's kind of why I had to put a big Buick-sized dent it. Ethan: And I'm the dent. Luke: No, no, no. You weren't part of the plan. No, I did that for me. I--I did it to prove to myself that I wasn't worth everything that she gave me. Ethan: Well, why not prove yourself worthy instead? Luke: I-I don't think like that! Look, my stepping out on her--it was--it was just a survival move on my part. It was--it was the thing that kept me from disappearing completely. Ethan: So my mother just took the edge off. Luke: No. No. No. What I had with Holly was something I had to have. I had to prove to myself that I wasn't trapped in an illusion. Ethan: That is wrong in so many ways. [Sniffles] Luke: Ethan...I disrespected my marriage with Laura over and over again. It wasn't a secret I kept from her. She knew about it. But she wouldn't kick me out. Not completely. Ethan: Right. [Sniffles] Guess that made running away easier. Luke: It made me feel like I was loved unconditionally. Ethan: That is a powerful gift--one that you abused over and over again. Luke: Because I didn't want to feel like...a fly trapped in amber. And if you're lucky, maybe one day, you'll find the same thing. Ethan: [Chuckles] That has to be one of the worst things you have ever said to me. You spend all this time telling me what a car wreck love is and how you abused it and took advantage of it. And then you tell me you hope I go out and find it? [Scoffs] I mean, how twisted is that? Luke: That's--that's not what I meant. What I'm--what I mean is that if you don't look for it, it's gonna find you, anyway. And when it comes, be cautious. Don't make my mistakes. Ethan: No. I'm not gonna be cautious. I'm not gonna play it safe. All right? I want to feel something. I want it to come take me over. Luke: Well, then you be ready for the consequences. I'm just giving you the truth. Ethan: You used to give it a hell of a lot better. Luke: Yeah. Well, everything looked a hell of a lot better when I was drunk. Scotch makes everything rosier. I'm dry now. And I feel compelled to give both sides of the story. Ethan: You can't have it both ways. You got to pick a side. Luke: Don't forget your friend. Ethan: [Sighs] I have had enough philosophy for one night, okay? Enough with the effects that this house and she have on you and me. I think I liked your perspective better as a drunk. [Door opens, closes] Luke: So did I, Dodge. So did I. [Metal clatters] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: [Sighs] Alexis: Where is everyone? Aren't we supposed to be having a party? Sonny: Everybody's in the kitchen waiting for you. They got hungry. Alexis: Oh, I'm sorry. I-I'm just so distracted. Sonny: Here, take the drink. Alexis: I-I got lost. Sonny: Okay. Kristina's gonna do great at Yale. Alexis: I-I-I-I just--I'm having a hard time saying goodbye. Sonny: Where is the guest of honor? Alexis: She's on the phone. She's talking to Ethan. Sonny: Well, doesn't that defeat the purpose of sending her to Yale in the first place. Alexis: Will you relax, all right? She's gonna be starting a whole new life. Sonny: Y-you're telling me to relax? Alexis: You know what? I was really nervous back at the house because I thought she knew what you did. Sonny: Yeah, I got your text. I thought it was just your paranoia. Alexis: Well, turns out t-that she is not aware that you pulled all those strings. Sonny: Yeah, you got me to pull those strings. And I am gonna collect on the favor that you promised. Alexis: Fine. Just as long as she doesn't find anything out. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Thanks, honey. Lulu: How many, uh, people were you expecting to be here? Olivia: Oh, six or seven. Lulu: Hundred? Olivia: You can never have too much food or too... Lulu: Oh, my God. Olivia. Olivia! Are you okay? Olivia: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Wait a minute. Did you--did you say you have another surprise for me? Is --is it romantic? Jason: Well, I mean, I hope you think so, but I don't really have it right here, right now. Sam: You don't? Jason: No. Sam: Okay. Well, um...you want to make it interesting? Jason: Uh, that was the plan. Sam: Yeah? Jason: Yeah. Sam: Okay. I challenge you to a romance-off. Jason: To a what? Sam: A romance-off. You heard me. I'm gonna tell you what it is. So, we each get 20 bucks apiece. And we've got to go out there and find each other something romantic, but no help from anyone. Jason: Time limit? Sam: Hour. Then we meet back here. Jason: Hour. Sam: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Wait a minute. I am the girl. I get to go first. It takes me longer to shop. Jason: That was not...[Scoffs] [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: [Sighs] [Sighs]