In the courtroom, Michael admits he killed Claudia, complete with all the details of the situation. The judge isn't happy with all involved for trying to cover the truth up. Sonny and Carly are told they may be charged with perjury. Carly later blasts Lulu for Dante's actions. Michael is taken into custody and the judge says his sentence will come at the end of the week. The murder charges against Sonny are dropped. Sonny tells Olivia that Dante's life will be spared. Jason wants to take revenge on Dante and Spinelli strongly advises against it. At the PCPD Dante tries to explain to Carly that he wanted to help, rather than hurt Michael. Carly has no interest in what Dante says. Carly visits with Michael and warns him to beware of big brother, Dante. Michael tells Carly he's sorry for everything. Morgan is understandably upset when Carly tells him what happened in court. Lulu comforts Dante and tries to reassure him his decision about Michael was the right one. Jason listens in as Sonny has a visit with Michael at the PCPD.
Judge Carroll: Michael, do you understand the question that was put to you? Michael: Yes. Judge Carroll: Medical evidence has been presented that you suffered brain damage. I want to be absolutely certain you understand what you were asked and are in full possession of your faculties when you replied. To that end, I want you to repeat my question back to me. Michael: You asked me if I killed my stepmother, Claudia Zacchara Corinthos. Judge Carroll: And did you? Young man, are you incapable of answering, or are you refusing to answer? Michael: No. Judge Carroll: No what? "No," you did not kill your stepmother? Michael: No, I'm not refusing to answer your question. Judge Carroll: Well, you're certainly taking your time about it. Michael: Sorry. Judge Carroll: Young man, the court is well aware you've been intimidated and pressured and lied to and lied about and generally coerced into a cover-up of the events that took place surrounding the death of Claudia Zacchara Corinthos on November 4, 2009. However, you are now in a court of law. You have been asked a direct question by the court. Declining to reply is not an option. You will be held in contempt and subject to criminal prosecution. Do you understand? Michael: Yes, Your Honor. Ahem. Judge Carroll: Now, Detective Falconeri has given testimony and presented evidence that you killed Claudia Corinthos on the night of November 4. Did you, in fact, do so? Michael: Yes, Your Honor. Judge Carroll: I'm going to need to hear you say the words, son. Michael: On the night of November 4, I killed my stepmother, Claudia Zacchara Corinthos. Judge Carroll: Michael Corinthos III, will you tell the court, in your own words, how you came to take the life of Claudia Zacchara Corinthos on the night of November 4 of last year? Michael: Where do you want me to start? Judge Carroll: The same place I expect you to end--by telling the truth. Michael: I mean, do you want me to start at Claudia's party, or when I drove away from the house? Judge Carroll: Well, do you feel that any of that is relevant to your actions in the cabin? Michael: The party was. Claudia lost it completely. She had a gun. My mom was begging Jason to shoot her, but he couldn't get a shot. She took my mom into the elevator, and my mom could barely stand up straight 'cause the labor just started. And she was so scared. You know, mom--my mom doesn't really get scared, so I knew--I knew that-- and no one--no one could find her or Claudia. Judge Carroll: So did you take it upon yourself to look for her? Michael: No. I decided to leave. I convinced myself that everyone would be better off if I wasn't around, which is stupid. Like everyone didn't have enough to already deal with. So I-- [Exhales] I drove north going to Canada on Route 56, and I saw a wrecked car on the side of the road. I went to go check out the car, and it had a--a valet ticket to the Metro Court. And then, I realized it was the car that Claudia used to take my mother away. I followed a trail to the woods to the cabin. And as I got closer, I heard my mom screaming. She's begging for Claudia not to take the baby, and that would be Josslyn, my baby sister. I ran to the porch. I grabbed something--the ax handle. And I ran inside, and I saw Claudia was standing there with my baby sister in a basket, and she's trying to leave. My mom was still on the couch screaming. Yeah, and I hit her. And she fell, and she died. Judge Carroll: Now, to the best of your recollection, what were you thinking when you picked up the ax handle and came in the door? Michael: That mom needed my help, that Claudia was going to hurt my mom and my baby sister, and that I needed to stop her. Judge Carroll: And when did you realize your stepmother was dead? Michael: Right away. I knelt down beside Claudia's body, and there was a lot of blood, you know. And it got on my hands and on my shirt, and later, it got on my dad's shirt. Judge Carroll: And at what point did your father, Michael Sonny Corinthos, arrive at the cabin? Michael: My dad was never there. Jason and Sam showed up. Sam took my sister and my mom to the hospital, and Jason and me went outside to the road to wait for my dad. Judge Carroll: And what happened subsequent to your father's arrival? Michael: He and Jason talked for a while. Judge Carroll: You hear what was said? Michael: No, but I'm sure they were talking about how to handle all this. They didn't want me to get into trouble. Judge Carroll: Did anyone, at any time--mother, father, Jason Morgan, Samantha McCall--suggest notifying the police? Michael: No. Judge Carroll: And after your father had conferred with Mr. Morgan, what happened next? Michael: My dad drove me home in my car. Judge Carroll: Well, I want to commend you, Michael, for your decision to cooperate with the court, and I wish to thank you for answering clearly and, under the circumstances, remarkably concisely. Now, I have just one final question. When you walked through the door to the cabin wielding the ax handle and struck your stepmother, were you trying to kill her? Michael: I didn't care what happened to Claudia. I just wanted to protect my mom and my baby sister. Judge Carroll: All right. Michael Corinthos Jr., you have confessed to taking the life of Claudia Corinthos on the night of November 4, 2009. And the court finds that you are in full possession of your mental faculties and also finds your confession to be credible and in accord with the evidence and the timeline presented by agents of law enforcement, specifically Detective Dante Falconeri. The court commends Dante Falconeri for his diligence and his unswerving commitment to the rule of law. Unlike other principles in this case, he has conducted himself with honor and respect for the office he upholds. Michael Corinthos III, you are hereby remanded into custody to await sentencing for the crime of manslaughter. Said sentencing to take place on Friday, the seventh of May. Diane: Your Honor, at this time-- Judge Carroll: I haven't finished, Ms. Miller. Since the defendant is a demonstrated flight risk, no petition for bail will be heard. Guard, restrain the prisoner. Take him out. Dante: Please, Your Honor, if I may, the prisoner is my brother. I respectfully request that I be allowed to handle the procedure. Judge Carroll: I could cite conflict of interest, but given your exemplary behavior thus far, I won't. Detective Falconeri, you may take the prisoner into custody. And I am instructing you at this time, formally, to place him under arrest so that, for once, we can follow the letter of the law. You can step down off the stand, son. Dante: Michael Corinthos III, you are under arrest. Anything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law. You understand these rights, as I have explained them to you? Michael: Yes. Dante: Let's go. [Door opens] [Door closes] Judge Carroll: Mr. Corinthos, in the light of your son's confession, all charges against you in regard to the death of your wife, Claudia Zacchara Corinthos, are withdrawn. You are a free man, for the time being. Now, before I adjourn, I would like to take this opportunity to reprimand counsel for defense and prosecution, various and sundry witnesses, and anyone else who conspired to conceal the truth and waste the people's time, money, and patience. Mr. Corinthos, Mrs. Jacks, you have perjured yourselves and may be so charged. Ms. Miller, Ms. Walsh, you have suborned perjury and may be so charged. Ms. Walsh, you may be further charged with malicious prosecution if there is any evidence that you knew the defendant was innocent and decided to pursue this case, hoping for a high profile conviction for the purpose of your own career advancement. This country is founded on the principle of the rule of law. And good men and women have fought and died, and continue to fight and die, to secure that principle, and you spit all over it. You should all be grateful for this same rule of law, because if it was up to me, I would send the lot of you to prison for the next 20 years. You disgust me. Now, get the hell out of my courtroom. We are adjourned. Diane: Well, that's a first for me--going from defense counsel to defendant in one fell swoop. Claire: Yeah. I'll save a bunk in the cell for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Stay away from my son, Jason. [Olivia sighs] Olivia: Dante found his conscience, and we should be proud of him. Lulu: Not a lot of people are going to feel the same way, and you need to support him. Olivia: I'm very glad he has you in his corner, hon. [SCENE_BREAK] [Carly exhales] Jax: Hey. What's your best and worst case scenario for Michael? Claire: Well, if you can predict what Judge Carroll will do, you're way ahead of me. Jax: Well, it was clear from Michael's testimony that he acted in the moment. There was no premeditation. So that's got to count for something, right? Claire: Jax, I think the rest of us are in a lot more trouble than Michael is. We made a mockery of the judicial system, and Judge Carroll's going to make sure we pay. Jax: Could you stop thinking about yourself for just one moment? I am trying to figure out if there's any way I can help Michael. Claire: I already told you, it's in the judge's hands. And unfortunately, we don't have enough evidence to support self-defense. And Carly's lied so many times anyway, the judge is not going to believe a word she says. But on a positive note, Michael was a minor when he killed Claudia, and his records show brain damage. Jax: Okay. So what's your best guess on sentencing? Claire: I imagine Michael will get a suspended sentence and mandatory counseling. But your wife may not be so fortunate. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I can feel your mind working. You're trying to think of a way to help Michael. But you know what? Our son is stronger than we think. He's going to be okay. Carly: Our son's going to be okay? You know what I saw? I saw my son being handcuffed by your bastard, Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] [Footsteps] Dante: You'll be asked for your personal belongings, then I'll get you through photographs, booking, and fingerprinting, okay? Michael: Yeah. Dante: Then we'll get you to a cell. Michael: Sucks being a flight risk. Dante: You know, it's only till Friday. I'll make sure they don't put you in with anyone else. Michael: So why'd you turn me in, hmm? You afraid Dad would go free, and no one would pay for killing Claudia? Dante: The short version is 'cause the truth had to come out. You did kill someone, whether or not it was an accident. Michael: So, you were just doing your job. Dante: Actually, Michael, I was doing it for you, too. Your whole life, Sonny has taught you that the law doesn't mean anything. You can do whatever you want and get away with it, even if people die in the process. That's not acceptable. Michael: I never said it was. Dante: I know. It's 'cause you got a conscience, Michael. I mean, that's why your guilt was eating away at you. You don't have to live with that hanging over your head. Michael: What if the judge... doesn't buy that I accidentally killed Claudia, hmm? What if he sends me to prison? Dante: It's not going to happen. You're not going to prison, okay? You were a minor when you killed Claudia, and you have brain damage. You're going to get a suspended sentence and mandatory therapy, and then, you get a chance at building a better life. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: What do you want me to say? I read Dante wrong. I thought he wanted me in prison more than he wanted to go by the letter of the law. Carly: I don't care what you thought, Sonny. I don't care. I only care that Michael is in police custody waiting to be sentenced. Sonny: And that's what we have to focus on. Carly: Jason and I will focus on it. You had your chance when you decided to trust Dante. Sonny: Okay. Hold on here. Dante never planned on Michael being in lock-up. Carly: Are you kidding me? He gave up Michael. He performed the arrest in front of the judge, who gave him a nice pat on the back. Everything turned out exactly the way Dante wanted it to. Sonny: I don't believe that. Carly: Okay. That's great. You know what you need to do? You need to take Dante out for a beer, and you guys can bond, because that's really all you wanted, and to hell with Michael, right? Sonny: How could you say that to me? I spent this whole trial for Michael. Carly: And because of your beloved Dante, it was all for nothing. He betrayed Michael. When are you going to get that? [Sniffles] Lulu: Carly... Carly: What? Do you still think this was good for Michael? Do you? Lulu: I'm sorry that Michael is in jail. Carly: You're sorry. You're sorry that he was walked out of the courtroom in handcuffs, huh? Thank you. Thanks for that. I mean, thanks for that heartfelt sympathy. And I need you to do me a favor, okay? Tonight, when you're getting horizontal with your heroic Dante, make sure you look him in the eye, and you see my son sitting in a cell. Lulu: Stop. Carly: Stop what? Lulu: Stop! Carly: Why? Am I being too harsh? Am I not nice enough? Am I not understanding? I mean, I get you're in love, and hell, you're standing by your man, but you did it to my son. Tracy: Why are you blaming Lulu for a situation you created? You stole Michael from the Quartermaines. You gave him to Sonny. Carly: Oh, my God. Tracy: You have nobody but yourself to blame for all this misery. Lulu: Tracy, I don't need you to fight my battles. Tracy: I'm just stating facts. Why don't you go home and take care of your kid instead of ripping into Lulu? Carly: Lulu and her twisted priorities are the reason why Michael's in lock- up. You should have called me the second Dante brought Michael home. Tracy: It's a little late for that. Michael's had a lifetime of damage. Comes with the territory, I guess, when your father is a mob kingpin. You were the one that chose to marry Sonny. You are the one that chose to allow him to adopt Michael. What the hell did you think, he was going to grow up a choir boy? Carly: I expected Lulu to care more about Michael than her boyfriend the cop. Tracy: Don't misunderstand me. I have no use for Dante. My fear is he's going to be just as manipulative and a liar like his father. But Lulu chose loyalty to the man she loves. And given the hell you have unleashed in the name of loyalty to Sonny Corinthos, you have no right to criticize. Carly: I wonder. I really wonder if Lulu sided with Dante, and Dante busted Luke--I mean, really busted Luke--would you be so quick to defend her? [SCENE_BREAK] Judge Carroll: The charges against Michael Corinthos Jr. In the death of his wife have been dropped and the case dismissed. Alice: After all the good work we've done? Coleman: Well, what about me, man? I've been sitting in a cell all this time for nothing. Judge Carroll: If you'd like to go back, that can be arranged. Alice: Look, Your Honor, I know we took a long time getting to a verdict, but I think we're really on a roll-- Judge Carroll: Madame Foreperson, the case has been dismissed. Mr. Corinthos did not kill his wife. His son confessed and provided evidence to validate the confession. Alice: Well, just hold on. Are you trying to tell me that I have to wait a whole another year before getting called to jury duty again? Judge Carroll: The court thanks all the jurors for their service. That does not include you, former juror number 2. Court is dismissed. Diane: Well, congratulations. For what it's worth, you're a free man. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens] Jason: No, Bern--no, no. No. I want you to go down there tonight, okay? I'm going to handle everything from this end. [Door shuts] Jason: All right. Just--yeah. Go. Thanks. Spinelli: The Jackal is ready to assist with whatever support the young sir may need. Jason: Okay. I want you to hack into the PCPD roster. Whoever's on our payroll, I want them working 24 hours a day. I want somebody on duty at all times because I want Michael treated well. Spinelli: Okay. We must proceed with caution, lest we trigger an Internal Affairs-- Jason: I don't care, Spinelli. I want Michael protected. [Spinelli sighs] Spinelli: You know, it's hard to believe that even one as hard hearted and deceitful as Detective Falconeri could turn Michael in to the court. Jason: Yeah, well, Sonny wanted to believe in Dante. He wanted to believe that Dante would do the right thing. But he was blind. Now he knows who Dante is, what Dante's capable of, and Michael's paying for it. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Hey. Olivia: Sonny, I just saw Jason take off from the courthouse like a bat out of hell. I want you to look at me and swear to me that he's not going after my kid. Sonny: I'm going to make sure that Dante's safe. Olivia: Will you forgive me if I'm not reassured? Sonny: You know what? I would have loved to have been able to raise Dante. But you raised him to hate me, which is your choice, you know? Olivia: Dante is a cop by his own choice. And right now, he's just doing his job. Sonny: Yeah. Was he doing his job when he said that Michael killed Claudia? He was sticking it to me. Olivia: He's upholding the law because that's what he's sworn to do, Sonny, and because he really, honestly does believe in things like honor and justice and right and wrong. Sonny: This isn't about the law. He was spitting in my face, showing me that I'm not a good father. And it's not fair, considering I never got a chance to get to know him. Olivia: You really don't see it, do you? Or you choose not to. I don't know which one. This is happening to Michael because of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Desk sergeant: I'll see about having your son brought in. Carly: Thank you. [Carly sighs] Carly: I want to see my son. Dante: I know you must hate me right now. But I can't even imagine what my mother would be going through if it was me in there-- Carly: You can skip the "me and ma" stories because you have no idea what I'm feeling. You're not a parent, you're a liar, and you're vindictive. Dante: I know you don't see it, but I'm doing what's best for Michael. Carly: How is it best for Michael to be sitting in jail because he was trying to protect his mother and his little sister? How is that good for Michael? Dante: If Sonny had gotten away with the cover-up, he would have been sunk further into the mob. Carly: Who the hell are you to make that pronouncement? Do you have some God- given ability to see the future? Dante: Michael wants to follow in his father's footsteps, okay? This would have been the ultimate seal of approval-- operate outside the line and get away with anything you want, up to and including murder. Carly: Sonny would never allow Michael in the mob. Dante: He couldn't have stopped it. Think it out, Carly. I mean, for just one second, try--just try--and then, put your protective motherly instincts aside, and imagine Michael's future. He keeps living with this burden of this secret. He sees that life in the mob pays off, and somehow, he gets in there. He trades his education and career opportunities for a life of crime. And then, you know what happens next? He trusts the wrong people and maybe winds up dead. Carly: He could die in prison, Dante. Dante: He's not going to do any prison time. As lousy as this seems, when all is said and done and his community service and counseling is behind him, he will be better off. Carly: I want to see my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: I get that you love your kids, Sonny, but you're willfully blind to the way that your life affects them. Sonny: My kids mean everything to me. There's nothing I wouldn't do to make sure they're okay. Olivia: I get that, and I know that that's why you went through this trial for Michael. But the damage is already done. My God, Sonny, look at the way that that kid's been raised. Look at the things that he's seen-- the lying and the violence. The bullet in his head. I know that your intentions are good, but you've got to admit that you're just--you're toxic to your children. Sonny: I know I made mistakes, okay? And--but I have done the best I could with Michael and all my kids. Olivia: But your best doesn't matter, 'cause you can't seal them off from all the violence in your world. You can't make sure that none of them is ever going to get hurt. Sonny: A parent can't guarantee that their child is going to be safe, Olivia. Olivia: But you can do one thing right now to keep Dante safe. You call Jason off, okay? This is your chance, Sonny. This is your chance to turn things around for all of your children. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens] Carly: Oh, Michael. Are you okay? Michael: I'm fine. [Carly exhales] Carly: You can go. You know, I don't have a file or anything. Oh. How was the booking process? Michael: It was all right. Carly: You have your own cell, right? I mean, you're by yourself? Michael: Yeah, yeah. I'm all alone. Carly: All right. Michael: Mom, I know you're probably mad at me for what I did, but I couldn't let Dad go to prison or disappear to the island 'cause of me. Carly: Shh. I'm not mad at you, okay? I'm not mad at you at all. I don't agree with what you did, but I know why you did it, and I just think you're brave, and I love you so much. And I just want you to know we're going to get through this, okay? Michael: I was stupid. I didn't even think past the whole confession. I didn't know I'd be staying in lock-up. Carly: All right. Well, it's ridiculous, because you shouldn't be there. You shouldn't be there at all. Michael: I know. At least it's only till Friday, right? Carly: That's right. That's right. It's only till Friday. Then we're going to get you home, and everything's going to be back to normal. Michael: Okay. [Carly sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: The Jackal has manipulated the PCPD roster most unobtrusively, and a Corinthos-Morgan sympathizer is on duty as we speak, who shall keep a sharp eye on young Michael. [Jason exhales] Spinelli: Is there anything else I can do? Jason: Yeah. You know, I was just talking to Bernie, as you heard, and he's going down to the Caribbean to do some financial restructuring. I want you to join him. Spinelli: To what end? Jason: Well, you and Bernie will go through the holdings. He's going to tell you where to move some money, and you can make sure that happens without raising any red flags. Spinelli: That's a most time-consuming task, which I would appreciatively embrace, since Maximista is abroad. But in light of recent events, isn't there something more pressing I can do? Sam: This is important, Spinelli. I don't think Jason would trust it to anyone but you. Spinelli: All becomes clear. You wish for me to go out of town for an unspecified amount of time so that I will have deniability in the task upon which you are about to embark. You're going to dispose of Dante, aren't you? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: The judge believed you. He did. He said so. He knows you were just trying to protect me and Josslyn. He knows you didn't mean to kill Claudia. You'll get a suspended sentence, but you'll probably have to do counseling, okay? Michael: Yeah. Dante said the same thing. Carly: Michael, do not trust Dante. Michael: Well, what difference does it make? Carly: Listen to me-- Michael: There's nothing left for Dante to know. Carly: Listen to me. If he comes to you when you're in lock-up, and he wants to talk to you or wants to tell you he wants to help you, do not believe him. Michael: Mom, I'll be okay. All right? Don't worry. Carly: I know you're going to be okay. You are. You're going to be out Friday, and life's going to be back to normal, okay? Michael: Yeah, I don't know. I mean, it's going to be weird going back living life when everybody knows I killed Claudia. Carly: Oh, no. No. They know that you saved me and Josslyn. You were being a hero. [Door opens] Cop: Visiting time is up. Carly: Can I please have a few more minutes? Michael: No, Mom, it's all right. I'll be all right. Carly: Is there anything I can do for you? Michael: Just tell Krissy, Molly, and Morgan not to worry, okay? And I'm all right, and that I love them. Carly: I will. I love you. Michael: I love you too, Mom. Carly: Take care of yourself. Michael: Okay. I will. [Carly sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Bernie's going to have things ready for you. You can get started right away. Spinelli: Your indirect answer confirms the Jackal's worst fears. Could fair Samantha please use your considerable influence to dissuade Stone Cold from this chosen path of vengeance, however well-deserved it may be? Jason: Michael wanted to tell the truth. I wouldn't let him. I covered it up. I told the kid to trust me and I would take care of everything, and I did not do it. This is on me, Spinelli, nobody else. Spinelli: May I at least present some logical arguments against this? Jason: It doesn't matter what you say right now. Sam: Hey, can you just hear him out? Spinelli: Thank you. [Jason sighs] Spinelli: Dante is a policeman, obviously. But you would be facing the most severe penalty, namely life in prison, should this murder be tied to you. Now, of equal importance, and perhaps even more importance, is that Dante is Mr. Sir's firstborn son. He'll never forgive you for killing him. And the loss of Dante would also have a grave impact on his new siblings-- Kristina, Morgan, even young Michael, who might blame himself for yet another death. And finally, haven't we learned by now that violence in the wake of violence only serves to perpetuate that tragic cycle? Please, I beg of you, do not do this. Don't kill Dante. And if the plan is already put in motion, stop it before it's too late. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: How you holding up? Johnny: Well, Sonny's a free man. Olivia: No, no. I wouldn't say that. Sonny's been tying himself in knots for months, praying that Michael didn't get found out. Johnny: Yeah, me, too. [Olivia scoffs] Olivia: So Dante blows the whistle, Michael gets arrested, Dante takes him in. But Sonny's ripping himself apart over this. And as a parent, I got to say, I understand everything he's going through. Johnny: Yeah. Well, Sonny's pain will be over soon enough. Maybe after a couple of weeks of crying and chest-thumping, he'll be back to business as usual, only this time, business may be a little more difficult. Olivia: Because Dante's going to keep going after him? Johnny: Because I am. [SCENE_BREAK] [Rattles] Lulu: I didn't want to go to the station. I had to see you. Dante: I'm really glad you're here. Lulu: Mmm. [Rattling] [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Claudia loved you. Johnny: Mmm. Olivia: She wanted the best for you. Don't put your life in jeopardy to avenge her. Johnny: If I was the one who died, Claudia would go to the ends of the earth to find whatever son of a bitch did it to me and make him pay. Olivia: But that was Claudia. That's not you, okay? Someone's got to stop the violence, John, and you have that chance. Johnny: You know, I was a fool to think I could get justice from the system. [Sighs] I guess now I got to be all right with making my own. Olivia: Oh, John, please, don't. Don't. Johnny: Sonny is vulnerable and distracted. What better time to crush him like he deserves? [SCENE_BREAK] [Door shuts] [Carly sighs] Morgan: What happened, Mom? Where's Michael? Carly: Oh. Um... Michael told the judge the truth about how Claudia died. Morgan: What did the judge say? Carly: He believed him, and I think he understood. Morgan: So where's Michael? [Carly sighs] Carly: Sit down. Because we sent Michael out of the country so he couldn't testify, the judge considers him a flight risk, and so, he has to remain in custody. Morgan: So Michael's in jail? Carly: It's okay. He's only there till Friday, and that's when the Judge is going to give him his punishment, okay? Morgan: Did the police let you see him? Carly: Yeah. He's okay. And he wanted me to tell you that he loves you. He's going to be home soon, and he's being really great. Morgan: But you're scared, mom. I can tell. [Morgan sobs] Carly: I'm okay. Hey. I'm okay. I just--I just want this to be over, you know? Morgan: It will be, Mom. Dante promised. [Sniffles] [Crying] Carly: Shh. Shh. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: How'd it go with Michael? Dante: I walked him through the booking process, stayed with him as long as they'd let me. He held it together, but I think he was a little scared underneath. Lulu: He'll get through this. Dante: Yeah. It's just not how I wanted it to go. Lulu: Yeah, but you told the truth because you knew it was best for Michael, and it is. I mean, a couple of days in lock-up is better than a lifetime in the mob, right? Dante: Thank you for having faith in me. Lulu: Always. Dante: I'm sorry I left you with Carly. That couldn't have been fun. [Lulu sighs] Lulu: Carly's just thinking like a mom, and I can't fault her for that. It's just hard to listen to her telling me that I'm betraying my family. I mean, she's raging at me and insulting me and not even listening. I mean, I don't know how she could be so intolerant to me, of all people. We've been like sisters, you know? We share secrets, and I confide in her, and we can talk about everything. And then, all of a sudden, she can't trust me? Dante: It's me she doesn't trust. You're just getting the fallout, and I'm sorry for that. Lulu: You're doing what you think is right, and I love you for that. Dante: Thanks. Lulu: And Judge Carroll will go easy on Michael, right? Dante: He saw Michael's remorse on the stand. He's not going to give that kid a prison sentence. Friday's a few days away, and then, Michael will be free. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I'm sorry, Dad. I know you didn't want me to confess. Sonny: Hey, I'm the one who should...apologize. But you know, I never thought your own brother would turn you in. But you got to remember something, son, okay? You were just protecting your family. And I never--I never wanted you to pay for this. Michael: I didn't want you to pay for it either, Dad. I know we've been over this a hundred times. You wanted me to let it play out. I just felt wrong. I felt I was being a coward. Sonny: I've got a lot of respect for you. You know that, son. Michael: I respect you too, Dad. I am so honored that you went through this whole trial knowing that you could go to prison just to save me. But Dad, I did this, and I got to face it. Sonny: I don't like that you're in here--I hate it--even for a day. Michael: Dad, I'll be fine. I can do this. I'll make you proud.