document: Tracy: Paul! Where are you? There you are. I was thinking of a nice, grilled salmon for dinner. What about you?
  Paul: Your choice.
  Tracy: Look at me.
  Paul: Now's not a good time.
  Tracy: I'm sensing that. Look at me. What's the matter?
  Paul: I just put my divorce papers in the mail, and it hit me that that part of my life is over. You'd think I'd have more self-control.
  Tracy: Sadness over ending a chapter in your life is no reason to be ashamed, even for you. Come here.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ava: All I need is that flash drive, and I can put all of this behind me for good.
  Scott: Show me the money first. $5 million, or Ric Lansing is gonna be a very happy guy.
  Ava: Now, now. There's no need for threats. When I was released, the police -- they returned my person effects to me, including my cell phone. So I will arrange for a transfer from my offshore accounts just as soon you tell me where you want that money to go.
  [Beep]
  Ava: Scott, the recording! Someone came here looking for it, right?
  Scott: No, no, no.
  Ava: Oh, please, tell me. Is it there?
  Scott: It's gone.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Patrick: Yeah, can you let me know if there's any change in Mr. Corinthos' condition, please. Anything at all, yes. Great. Thank you very much.
  [Emma giggling]
  Emma, Anna, Sam, & Danny: Surprise!
  [Laughter]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Carly: You made your dad so happy when you showed up. He loves you so much.
  Kristina: Thank you for saying that. I-I was so scared when I heard that he was going into surgery. I was afraid that I wasn't going to make it in time.
  Carly: Well, it's okay now. Your father's not going anywhere.
  Kristina: Yeah, it looks like Dad and Michael made peace.
  Carly: Yeah. I mean, it's been a hellish few months, but now Sonny's family is whole again.
  Kristina: How's Morgan handling all of this? He looked a little ragged when I showed up. Where'd he go?
  Carly: He was just here. Where the hell is he?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  [Gun cocks]
  Morgan: Damn it. Good thing Ava gave me a key.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Michael: Yeah, uh, we all talked to you. Me and Morgan, Mom, Dante. We were hoping we would say something that would bring you around. Do you remember that?
  Morgan: Julian will pay for what he's done. And I'm gonna kill him.
  Sonny: Yeah, I remember something. I remember Morgan.
  Michael: Yeah, he was in here with you. We, uh -- we each took a turn.
  Sonny: Morgan's gonna kill Julian Jerome.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Kristina: Maybe Morgan went to the cafeteria.
  Carly: I hope that's all it is.
  Kristina: Is something going on with Morgan? I mean, other than our dad being shot.
  Carly: Yeah, Morgan's just dealing with some personal issues right now, which made what happened to Sonny very difficult for Morgan, and he has a hard time controlling his emotions.
  Kristina: I'll go check for him in the cafeteria.
  Carly: Thank you. Thank you.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Michael: What -- Morgan's gonna kill Julian?
  Sonny: You got to stop --
  Michael: Wait, Dad -- Dad, are you sure about this?
  Sonny: You can't let him do it.
  Michael: Okay, all right, all right. I'll handle it. You just calm down, all right?
  Sonny: You got to stop -- you got to find him.
  Michael: I'll find him.
  Sonny: And you got to stop him.
  Michael: I promise. Okay? Just relax.
  Sonny: [Groans]
  Michael: Mom, where's Morgan?
  Carly: Kristina went to the cafeteria to look for him. Why, what's going on?
  Michael: Dad says he remembers Morgan saying that he was going to kill Julian Jerome. Now, he could be hallucinating, but I'm not sure.
  Carly: Okay, we can't take any chances when it comes to your brother. Last time I saw Morgan, he was talking to Milo. Milo, what were you and Morgan talking about?
  Milo: He asked me not to say anything.
  Carly: He asked you not to say anything about what?
  Michael: Is Morgan going after Julian Jerome?
  Milo: Yeah. And he's got a gun.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Morgan: Come on, Julian. Where the hell are you?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Alexis: You're safe. Molly's not home. She's studying for her Philosophy class.
  Julian: Well, that's good. I don't think I'm her favorite person.
  Alexis: You aren't. Well, this was supposed to be a surprise.
  Julian: Keys?
  Alexis: I missed my lake house, so I rented a lake house at Skytop Lake for the fall.
  Julian: Aww. When did you do this?
  Alexis: A couple of weeks ago. I thought it would be nice if we had a place to go for the weekends.
  Julian: That's really thoughtful.
  Alexis: Yeah, well, now I'm gonna have to settle for the fact that it's a place for you to hide out until we can prove that you didn't shoot Sonny.
  Julian: All right. I'm sorry to ruin your surprise. But thank you. I love the fact that you wanted to spend some alone time with me.
  Alexis: Yeah. I'm gonna have to settle for the fact that you're out of harm's way.
  Julian: Yeah. I wish I could convince you to leave your family in Sam's capable hands and come with me.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Emma: Daddy, were you surprised?
  Patrick: Yes. Look at this. Look at this. Did you do this on your own?
  Emma: It was my idea, but Sam, Grandma, and Daniel helped.
  Patrick: Aww, look at that sign. Danny, did you do that sign?
  Sam: [Laughs]
  Patrick: Thanks, buddy.
  Emma: Sam, Grandma, and Daniel helped, too.
  Patrick: You know, I got to admit something. I kinda forgot it was my birthday. Isn't that silly?
  Emma: It's okay, Daddy. I memorized your birthday so I can always help you remember.
  Patrick: You're the best. Love you.
  Sam: Hey. Is this okay?
  Patrick: Yes. It's perfect.
  Sam: Are you sure? Yes. I know you must feel exhausted, but Emma really wanted you to have a proper birthday party.
  Patrick: Coming home to the people I love -- I couldn't imagine anything better than this.
  Sam: I'm glad you feel that way, 'cause I think we could all use a little joy and celebration.
  Emma: Hey! Stop with the kissing!
  Sam: No!
  Emma: It's time to open presents.
  Patrick: Okay, okay! Let's open some presents. Let's open some presents. Hey, buddy. All right. Lay it on me.
  Emma: Ow.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Dillon: This is unbelievable.
  Maxie: It's a total miscarriage of justice, or abuse of power, or both.
  Dillon: You're never gonna believe what just happened.
  Paul: Please. Enlighten us.
  Dillon: So we're doing callbacks for our lead. Since we have our Marjorie here, I was --
  Maxie: The person who plays Declan really has to connect with me and Dillon had narrowed it down to three candidates, all with different looks and different energies, which is really important because --
  Dillon: Look. We were ready to do the screen test, and it all went south.
  Maxie: I mean, who just walks on a set like that?
  Tracy: Is there a point to this story?
  Dillon: Some functionary from the mayor's office just barged in and gave me this. It's a "cease and desist" order. The movie's off.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ava: How the hell did something like this happen, Scott? Where's the damn flash drive?
  Scott: Look, clearly, someone has ransacked my room and stole it.
  Ava: Your sarcasm isn't helping. Who else knew that you had it?
  Scott: Nobody! You think I'm running around broadcasting that I got crucial evidence?
  Ava: So nobody broke in here, nobody wrecked the place, and nobody took the damn flash drive?
  Scott: Damn. I know who did.
  Ava: Who? Who do you think stole the recording, Scott?
  Scott: Well, it has to be Lansing. This debacle with Madeline Reeves is not helping his image here. He needs a win.
  Ava: No, no, because Ric was in court with us. There's no way he had time to do this.
  Scott: He's the acting DA. He's not gonna get his hands dirty.
  Ava: You think he paid somebody to do it.
  Scott: Sonny Corinthos is his brother. He's got access to all kinds of monkeys.
  Ava: Well, we have to do something. Because if Ric really does have the flash drive, I could be recharged with Connie's murder, correct?
  Scott: Well, dismissing the charges without prejudice, I mean, there's no limitations on when or how you could be charged again.
  Ava: I was so close to putting this in the past. But now...I'm screwed!
  Scott: Yeah. Yeah, you are screwed. I mean, if Lansing doesn't have it, he'll soon have it, and your days are numbered. But you know, our deal still stands.
  Ava: What?!
  Scott: Just in case you thought otherwise, you still owe me $5 million.
  Ava: What?!
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Paul: What?
  Dillon: Insane, right?
  Paul: Okay, let me make sure I understand the situation.
  Dillon: It's a joke! It's a bureaucratic nightmare! Port Charles should be welcoming film production, doing everything possible to facilitate. And instead, I get this.
  Tracy: And what was the reason for the order?
  Maxie: Well, according to Mayor Lomax's flunky, we don't have the proper permits.
  Tracy: How is that possible?
  Dillon: I filed all the papers at the local film office, but apparently, there is a new ordinance that says we need some other permit.
  Maxie: And how are you supposed to know that? It's not like you're a mind reader.
  Tracy: And nobody at the film office told you about the additional permit?
  Dillon: I paid the fees based on my projected start date. Since the new rules weren't in effect then, they didn't mention it.
  Tracy: And now it's a problem.
  Dillon: Huge! I mean, my budget is very limited. The equipment rental fees alone are ridiculous. If I have to hold up production while I figure this out --
  Maxie: If you figure it out.
  Dillon: I'll be way past budget before I even start shooting. I'll have to shut the whole thing down.
  Maxie: No, Dillon. Absolutely not. This is your dream. Not to mention it's my big break. I mean, I'm this close to launching a huge film career, and something like a permit law is not gonna stop me.
  Dillon: Apparently it will.
  Paul: Well, not if I can help it. I may just see a solution to your problem, son.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Carly: Pick up, pick up, pick up, please. Morgan, it's your mom. Call me immediately as soon as you get this. Morgan's out there with a gun, and he's not even thinking straight.
  Michael: Yeah, I'm gonna call Dante.
  Carly: No! No. He's a cop, Michael.
  Michael: He's also our brother.
  Carly: He will arrest him.
  Michael: Hey, Dante didn't arrest me when I had a gun on Dad, okay? He understands there were extenuating circumstances.
  Carly: Okay, but you know what? You pulled a gun on your father, and you didn't pull the trigger. I mean, what if Morgan's having some kind of bipolar episode and he kills Julian? This will destroy him. It will ruin his life.
  Michael: Mom.
  Carly: I got to go find him.
  Michael: No, no, no. I'll go.
  Carly: No. I need to make him understand, okay? I do.
  Michael: Okay, Morgan might not listen to you. He knows you think he's bipolar. He's defensive about it, and it might make him more reckless. If I can -- I can -- I think he'll listen to me.
  Carly: You think so?
  Michael: Yes, I told you. He called me the night before the wedding. He was all keyed up. He wanted me to talk him down. I think if I can find him, I can get through to him.
  Carly: Okay. You're probably the only one that can.
  Michael: All right. Just stay here and make sure Dad stays calm. I will call or text you if I find anything out.
  Carly: I will. Okay.
  Michael: Milo, you gave Morgan the gun --
  Milo: I honestly didn't know I wasn't supposed to, Michael.
  Michael: I know, I know. I just -- I need your help tracking him down, okay?
  Milo: I can do that.
  Michael: All right, let's go.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Morgan: Agh! Come on, Julian. You know what, you can run all you want. It's not gonna do you any good. You already tried to kill my dad once. I'll be damned if you get that chance again.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Alexis: I have told you over and over why I can't go with you.
  Julian: I'm not questioning your commitment to your daughters.
  Alexis: Good, because Kristina needs help dealing with her father, Molly is just starting classes in college, and they need their mother.
  Julian: I know, I know. I need you, too, though.
  Alexis: Look, I don't want to be separated from you, but I will feel better knowing that you're safely tucked away in a cabin in the woods.
  Julian: I'm sorry, but didn't you rent this place for us to spend a little quality time together?
  Alexis: Yeah, but you became a marked man. So the faster you go to the cabin, the safer you'll be.
  Julian: Okay, what about you? I'm afraid you're gonna get caught in the middle.
  Alexis: I told you. Sonny is not gonna hurt me. I'm Kristina's mother. I'm not in danger. You are. So you need to go to the cabin, and I will be happy.
  Julian: Fine. At least let's drive up there together so we can spend a little time together, hmm?
  Alexis: All right. That much I can do, because the cabin's not that far away. It is off the beaten path, which is good.
  Julian: It sounds very private.
  Alexis: Well, that's the plan.
  Julian: Does anybody else know you rented this place?
  Alexis: Nobody. I didn't say anything to the girls. We're the only ones that know about this cabin.
  Julian: Okay.
  Alexis: [Sighs]
  [TJ is upstairs and has heard everything]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Patrick: Aww, honey. This is amazing. Did you do this, buddy?
  Danny: Yes.
  [Laughter]
  Patrick: That's so good. So good. I'm gonna put this in my office where I can look at it every single day. Thank you, buddy.
  Emma: My turn.
  Patrick: Okay, okay, okay. What do we got here? Does this slide off?
  Anna: Mm-hmm.
  Patrick: All right. So exciting.
  Emma: They're trouble dolls. You're supposed to tell the little dolls all your troubles, and then you won't have any troubles anymore.
  Anna: What? Oh, that's so cool.
  Patrick: That's very thoughtful, babe. Thank you so much.
  Emma: That way, when you have a patient who's really sick and you're worried, you can tell the dolls all about it.
  Patrick: You're the best. Thank you. This is perfect.
  Emma: You're welcome.
  Patrick: I love you.
  Emma: Me too. This one is from Uncle Mac and Aunt Felicia.
  Patrick: Okay, okay. Well, let's put the trouble dolls away. All right, I'm gonna need some help opening this. Danny?
  Anna: I bet Felicia got those trouble dolls.
  Sam: Yeah, I'm sure she did.
  Anna: I wouldn't mind using them myself. I tell you, I'm pretty troubled about what happened with Sloane.
  Sam: Well, you know --
  Anna: I just -- I just felt so positive that he was gonna help you get the leverage you needed against Nikolas.
  Sam: Well, look, you don't have to talk to trouble dolls because of that. I mean, what Sloane did was his responsibility, not yours.
  Anna: I just thought better of him, you know. I mean, clearly I was mistaken.
  Sam: Yeah. Well, don't worry about it. Is there more going on with this whole Sloane business than you're admitting?
  Anna: Um, well, he just disappointed me on many levels, that's all.
  Sam: We're gonna be fine. Jake and I will figure out some leverage to use against Nikolas to get ELQ back to the Quartermaines and the family. It'll just -- it'll be a matter of time.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Paul: Make sure I'm reading that properly. Does that say Janice Lomax?
  Tracy: Mayor Janice Lomax, correct.
  Maxie: Tracy. [Chuckles] Can't you call the mayor and remind her that Dillon is a Quartermaine and that taxes from ELQ keep the lights on at City Hall and that the mayor is the one who should be "ceasing and desisting" from interfering with Dillon's movie?
  Tracy: [Sighs] In actual fact, the Quartermaines backed the wrong horse in the last election. We were on team Felicia, so I don't think the mayor will be doing us any favors any time soon.
  Paul: What do you know? Janice Lomax. Small world.
  Maxie: I'm sorry. Are you acquainted with Mayor Lomax?
  Paul: I went to law school with Janice.
  Dillon: Are you kidding?
  Paul: Not at all. Old Janice sure has come up in the world. Then again, she was always very ambitious and somewhat ethically challenged.
  Tracy: Really? Do tell.
  Paul: Fortunately, she has an Achilles' heel.
  Dillon: What is it?
  Paul: Me.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ava: Are you insane?
  Scott: No, I'm not insane. Your bill is outstanding, so pay up.
  Ava: You actually believe that I owe you $5 million for nothing! For nothing?
  Scott: I believe I did something for you. You're a free woman because of me. If I didn't have the set -- no, the genius to take that recording from my office, your shapely behind would be halfway to Pentonville now.
  Ava: I could still end up in Pentonville, Scott!
  Scott: Well, that's a small detail. But you're a free woman, able to live happiness and do whatever you want, what you desire right now, right?
  Ava: As long as that recording is still out there, I am vulnerable. And if Ric Lansing actually has it, I'm done for. So let me tell you what's gonna happen. You are gonna find that little flash drive, and you are gonna get it to me! Otherwise, you do not see one red cent of my money. Are we clear?
  Scott: No, we're not clear. Not at all. You can't do that.
  Ava: What are you gonna do? You can't call the cops -- not without incriminating yourself. So I suggest you figure out who took that flash drive, and you get it back. And in the meantime, our business is concluded.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sonny: Where's Michael? Did he tell you about Morgan?
  Carly: He told me that you think you heard Morgan say he wanted to kill Julian.
  Sonny: No, I heard it -- sure of it. He was holding my hand, and then he blamed Julian for shooting me, and he was gonna kill him.
  Carly: Okay, okay, listen to me. Michael went after Morgan, and he's gonna find him. He's gonna get him calmed down, okay?
  Sonny: How long has Morgan been gone? 'Cause if he gets to Julian, he's gonna end up in prison or dead --
  Carly: Okay, that's not gonna happen. Stop. Michael's gonna find Morgan, and it's gonna be okay.
  Sonny: How do you know that, Carly?
  Carly: Because I do, and Sonny, please, come on. You almost died last night, all right? And you're still in critical condition. You've got to calm down.
  Sonny: I'm worried about my sons.
  Carly: And they're worried about you. It'll destroy Morgan if you have a setback because of him, so the best thing you can do for our boys is just to stay calm.
  Sonny: You think Michael's gonna find him?
  Carly: I know he's gonna find him. Don't worry. Michael is not gonna let Morgan kill Julian.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  [Knock on door]
  Michael: Hello? Is anyone home? Julian? Check the bedrooms.
  Milo: Yeah.
  Michael: [Sighs] Where the hell are you, Morgan?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Morgan: Hey!
  TJ: Hey. Morgan. What's going on? How's things going with your dad?
  Morgan: Uh, he's, uh, he's stable. He's, uh, at the ICU. My mom and Kristina and Michael are all there. Anyone here? Anyone else here?
  TJ: Oh, just Molly, but I don't think she's in the mood for visitors right now.
  Morgan: Uh-huh. Why's that?
  TJ: We kind of had a fight.
  Morgan: Yeah. Well, I'm sorry to hear that. Um, I'm sorry to hear that. I need to talk to you about, you know, what happened with my dad when he got shot.
  TJ: Listen, I already told you. Look, no one said Julian's name and I don't know if Julian was the shooter because I never saw him.
  Morgan: Okay. Look, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, okay? I shouldn't have pressured you, given what you were going through, but yeah, I was upset with what happened, you know?
  TJ: And I understand. Your dad's been great to me, and if I knew any more about who shot him, trust me, bro. I would tell you.
  Morgan: Okay. I get it. So, uh, what happened with you and Molly? Why are you guys fighting?
  TJ: Uh, Molly's mad at a lot of things right now -- the shooting, me being kidnapped. She's not handling it well.
  Morgan: Yeah, well, are you surprised? I mean, Alexis has been hung up on Julian for a while now, so it's no surprise that she's siding with him.
  TJ: Yeah, Molly says she can't hear her defend him, so she'd rather just avoid the whole subject.
  Morgan: Right. So Molly's here. Does that mean Julian and Alexis are not?
  TJ: Yeah, you know, she avoids Julian every way possible.
  Morgan: Huh. Do you know where Julian and Alexis are?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Tracy: You and Mayor Lomax -- do tell.
  Paul: Janice was quite the spitfire back in law school. We worked on the law review together.
  Tracy: Really? I think we'd all like to hear all the details, please.
  Paul: [Chuckles] Well, Janice had a very obvious crush on me back then. Working late nights at the law review allowed us to develop our relationship. I appreciated her tenacity.
  Tracy: And was that the only thing you appreciated about her?
  Paul: Well, let's just say back then, I could wrap Janice around my finger very easily.
  Tracy: Mm. I find myself feeling a little sorry for la Lomax, for once. The Hornsby charm can be quite devastating.
  Dillon: No, this is great. You can get my movie back on track.
  Tracy: Sweetheart, you might be putting too much stock in your father's story.
  Dillon: Well, I'm desperate. I'm not giving up on my movie without a fight. You got to call Mayor Lomax.
  Maxie: Wait, you plan on using your knowledge of a woman's sexual attraction to you to try and manipulate her?
  Paul: Do you have a problem with that?
  Maxie: Absolutely not. Get to work.
  Paul: Janice Lomax, please. She's not available? Just tell her it's Paul Hornsby calling.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ava: Julian? Are you home? [Sighs] Damn it! Why is this happening to me? I was in the clear! This isn't fair! [Sighs] Okay. First things first. Time to say goodbye to Denise DeMuccio.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Patrick: Okay.
  Emma: This one's from Cam's mom.
  Patrick: Oh, from Aunt Elizabeth. That's very sweet of her. Yes! This is that DVD we were talking about -- the racing cars.
  Emma: Yes, I told Cam it's your favorite commercial.
  Patrick: Look at that. Remember, we were talking about this?
  Anna: Well, that's not all.
  Sam: Hey!
  Patrick: Thank you so much.
  Anna: Emma. Danny. Kitchen, kitchen. Come on.
  Patrick: Aye yai yai, this is too much.
  Sam: My, you're doing pretty good.
  Patrick: Come on, you guys are spoiling me. I feel celebrated. Very, very grateful. Thank you.
  Sam: Well, you're not done, Dr. Drake.
  Patrick: Yes, I am.
  Sam: No, no. There's still one more present. This one is from me.
  Patrick: All right. [Clears throat]
  Sam: Happy birthday.
  Patrick: Come on, now. Are you kidding me?
  Sam: No. After seeing you and Emma perform at the Nurses' Ball, I mean, it was a no-brainer. I had to get you a guitar. [Laughs]
  Patrick: You're insane. This is too much. What? Oh, my gosh.
  Sam: It's pretty, isn't it? [Laughs]
  Patrick: Wow. This is beautiful. Honestly, thank you. You know me pretty well, don't you?
  Sam: Well, yeah, I think I do.
  Anna: Here we go.
  Emma: Happy birthday!
  Anna: Happy birthday!
  Sam: Come on, there we go.
  Patrick: Look at that.
  Anna: Oh, they didn't go out. I'm so glad.
  Patrick: Wow! Look at that cake! Look at that cake.
  Emma: You have to get your wish ready, Daddy?
  Patrick: [Sighs] You know what, sweetheart? It's already come true. Thank you so much, guys.
  Anna: You're welcome.
  Emma: You're welcome.
  Anna: You gonna blow them out?
  Patrick: Yes, I will blow them out.
  Emma: [Laughs]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ava: You served your purpose, Denise. Now it's time for you to go. Nice knowing you.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Kristina: Dad, how are you feeling?
  Sonny: Better all the time.
  Carly: And he's lying. I can tell you're exhausted and you need your sleep.
  Sonny: Okay, but what about what we talked about?
  Carly: I will check on the boys and let you know. Okay? Come on.
  Kristina: I heard what you and my dad were talking about. Morgan is going to try to kill Julian?
  Carly: No! He's venting. He's just scared.
  Kristina: No. You wouldn't be this worried if the threat wasn't real. Please tell me what's going on.
  Carly: Morgan got a gun from one of the guards, and he's going after Julian, but Michael went after him, and he's gonna find Morgan, he's gonna take the gun away, and everything is gonna be okay.
  Kristina: What if it's not? Julian is dating my mom, and if -- I'm sure they're together, and if Morgan goes after Julian, he'll find her, too.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  TJ: Why do want to know where Alexis and Julian are?
  Morgan: Uh, Sam needs to talk to her mom. She can't get ahold of her.
  TJ: So you volunteered to come over here.
  Morgan: Yeah, I was just trying to help my sister out, you know.
  TJ: Alexis picks up for her daughters no matter what, so why are you really here? What's going on?
  Morgan: All right. Listen, TJ. Julian walked, all right? The police had him, and they had to let him go because they couldn't find any evidence at the warehouse, so I need to stop him before he goes after my dad again.
  TJ: Morgan, this is your father's business, not yours. All right? So whatever happens from this point on is between your dad and Julian, and you need to stay out of it.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Paul: It was a pub crawl for the ages. And well-deserved after that brutal moot court. [Laughs] Well, maybe you forgot what happened, but I didn't. [Laughs] All right, so listen, Janice, I'll let you go, for now. But let's just talk again -- about the future. You got it. [Sighs]
  Dillon: So?
  Paul: The cease and desist orders have been retracted. No more permits, no more fees.
  Dillon: Nice! My entire career was in your hands.
  Maxie: So was mine. You are amazing, Mr. Hornsby. I mean, I kind of want to take a shower right now, but that was great!
  Tracy: And what does Janice want in return?
  Paul: Well, for starters, she wants an in-person meeting with me right now.
  Tracy: You do know what you've done, don't you?
  Paul: What?
  Tracy: You lit a fire. Janice is coming for you.
  Paul: [Laughs] Let her. Nothing will come of it. Believe me. I'm not interested in Janice Lomax.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sam: Are you sure you don't mind taking him?
  Anna: No. Are you kidding? He's part of the family now. Besides, it's about time he found out what it's like to have two doting grandmas.
  Sam: Agreed. You ready?
  Anna: And I thought you two might need some time alone. Come on!
  Emma: Let's do it.
  Anna: Shall we do it? Let's go. Come on, mister.
  Emma: Happy birthday, Daddy.
  Patrick: Bye, I love you.
  Emma: Love you, too.
  Anna: I've got his car seat, so I'm good.
  Sam: Thanks. Bye.
  Anna: All right, bye. Have a nice evening. Come on.
  Patrick: Bye.
  Emma: Bye!
  Sam: Did you have a happy birthday?
  Patrick: The best. Thank you. So much. You didn't have to do this.
  Sam: Yes, I did. You spend so much time worrying about other people -- your patients, especially Sonny. I thought it was time that somebody take care of you.
  Patrick: Well, I appreciate it.
  Sam: Good. Even the brilliant, talented, handsome Dr. Drake needs to be fussed over every once in a while.
  Patrick: I like it when you fuss over me.
  Sam: Me too.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Kristina: [Sighs] It's going straight to voicemail. I wish I knew where my mom was.
  Carly: What did Molly say?
  Kristina: She's been in her room all right. She says she doesn't even know if she came home.
  [Footsteps]
  Michael: Hey. [Sighs] All right, so, um, we went to Julian's place. The door was left open, but there was no sign that Morgan had been there. He's still not answering his phone.
  Kristina: Have you tried Kelly's?
  Michael: We went to all of his usual places. Um, Kristina, can you give me a minute --
  Carly: It's okay. Kristina knows everything.
  Kristina: Yeah, I overheard your mom and dad talking, and I'm freaking out about my mom right now.
  Michael: Don't worry, don't worry. Morgan won't do anything stupid.
  Kristina: He has a gun, Michael! My mom could be caught in the crossfire if Morgan is really going after Julian!
  Michael: Okay, there's no reason to believe that your mom is with Julian, okay? She could just be working late at the office.
  Kristina: No, I called her assistant. She's not at the office, and she's not home. My mom is firmly on Julian's side, so wherever he is, she is.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  TJ: You can't do this.
  Morgan: My father's lying in a hospital bed right now, okay? He put his life on the line for you, and what did he get for that? He got a bullet from Julian?
  TJ: How many times do you have to remind me? Okay! I know it, and I'm grateful.
  Morgan: Do you? Do you, though? Because if you know where he's at, then you'll tell me, TJ. He's already tried to kill my dad once. If I don't stop him, he's gonna try again. So you need to tell me, TJ. Where is Julian?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ava: You better be calling with good news, Scott.
  Scott: I tore this room apart. I cannot find that flash drive. It has vanished. Someone has definitely taken it.
  Ava: Well, that doesn't bode well for you and your bank account.
  Scott: Well, if Ric doesn't have it, I will find out who has it.
  Ava: You're damn right you will. I want that drive back, Scott. My daughters, my freedom, my life -- I want it all back, and that damned recording is the key. So if you want that $5 million, you'll find a way to get it.
  [Knock on door]
  Ava: [Sighs]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Maxie: We should celebrate. We're back in production.
  Dillon: I can't believe my father was able to pull that one off.
  Tracy: You'd have no idea that he was going through a hard time.
  Dillon: How so?
  Tracy: Oh, he just signed his divorce papers.
  Maxie: Oh, that's harsh.
  Dillon: How's he handling it?
  Tracy: Not well. Did you know?
  Dillon: I knew that he was divorcing Jenny. I didn't realize he was dealing with the actual papers. And he still went out of his way to go talk to the mayor to get my movie back on track.
  Tracy: Surprising.
  Dillon: He said that he had changed, that he wanted to make up for the mistakes from his past. I guess he really meant it.
  Tracy: When I ran into him at the airport and he said he wanted to connect with you, I had my doubts. But I... I think maybe he turned into a real stand- up guy.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ava: Can I help you?
  Paul: No. But I think I can help you.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Patrick: The rest of the cake is in the fridge.
  Sam: Okay. I guess I'll just take this out in the morning.
  Patrick: You're the best. Definitely a birthday for the books, no doubt about it.
  Sam: Yeah? I'm glad you enjoyed it.
  Patrick: Oh, it was great. I can't tell you how happy you make me.
  Sam: Oh, I bet you you can. [Laughs]
  Patrick: It's just that -- I feel like the luckiest guy in the world. I got you, we're here, our kids.
  Sam: Okay.
  Patrick: I don't want it to end.
  Sam: You don't have to worry, 'cause I'm not going anywhere. I love you.
  Patrick: I love you, too. I want -- I want to marry you.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  [Monitor beeping]
  Sonny: [Sighs]
  Carly: It's okay.
  Sonny: Did you find Morgan?
  Carly: Michael's still out there looking for him.
  Sonny: [Sighs] Damn it.
  Carly: No, no, it's okay. Hey. Michael is gonna find Morgan. He's gonna stop him before he can do any harm. Yes, he is.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  TJ: I want to say thank you, not just for saving my life, but for taking me in. I mean, Sonny, you've been with me every single step of the way, man. And now it's my turn to be here for you. [Sniffles] I owe you, Sonny. And I'm gonna repay my debt.
  Morgan: You know what, TJ. That Charlie guy -- he held you hostage for hours. He must have said something about Julian calling the shots.
  TJ: Look, I've already gone over this with Michael. Charlie got a call from his boss, but he never actually said it was Julian.
  Morgan: Okay, but you were right there, right? So, I mean, you must have seen something.
  TJ: The shot came out of nowhere, okay? I never saw who fired.
  Morgan: Okay, so then it could have been Julian, right? He could have shot my dad.
  TJ: I don't know! I didn't see him.
  Morgan: Listen, TJ. Julian walked, all right? The police had him and they had to let him go because they couldn't find any evidence at the warehouse, so I need to stop him before he goes after my dad again. He's already tried to kill my dad once! If I don't stop him, he's gonna try again. So you need to tell me, TJ. Where is Julian?
  [Knock on door]
  TJ: [Sighs]
  Michael: Hey, TJ. Is Julian here?
  TJ: No, he's not.
  Michael: Okay, what about my brother? Have you seen Morgan tonight?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Kristina: Okay, Mom. It's me. This is very important. If you're with Julian, you could be in danger. Morgan could be gunning for you.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Julian: Well, this cabin was a great idea. It's the perfect place for me to lay low.
  Alexis: All right, well, I've stocked the pantry and the refrigerator, so you don't have to risk getting spotted on a shopping spree.
  Julian: You are so sweet.
  Alexis: I know.
  Julian: You sure you can't stay?
  Alexis: I can't stay, for the final time.
  Julian: Mmm, well, that is a damn shame.
  Alexis: [Laughs] You're not playing fair.
  Julian: [Laughing] Why would I?
  Alexis: I got to go.
  Julian: Oh, and, uh, one more thing, little lady.
  Alexis: Yeah? [Laughs] Mmm.
  Julian: Mmm.
  Morgan: What's your rush?
  [NEXT_ON]
  Patrick  to Sam : I want you to be my wife.
  Paul  to Ava : What I want from you is a little more complicated.
  Maxie  to Dillon : Grow up, it's just sex!
  Sonny  to Elizabeth : I just wish Jason was still alive.
  Carly  to Jason : Morgan's out to kill Julian Jerome.
  Michael  to TJ : Morgan has a gun.
  Morgan  to Julian : Think you can run? You're wrong.
summary: After Ava's arraignment trial for the murder of Connie, Scott has represented her and successfully gotten his new "client" acquitted of the charges after remembering to remove the flashdrive of her recorded confession so that the new DAs cannot find it. They go looking for the device in his hotel room but discover that "somebody" has broken into Scott's room, made a mess and took the flashdrive. He suspects that Ric might have gotten Sonny or his men to do that. He reminds her that the "acquittal" is only temporary as the judge informed everyone that as soon as the flashdrive recording is found, Ava will be re-tried, as there is no statute of limitations for murder. Yet she's not about to pay him until she has access to the flashdrive, for that very reason and reminds him she can get him for extortion if he doesn't cooperate with her wishes. She then goes home and re-does her hair, appearance and mannerisms to go back to being Ava instead of Denise DeMuccio. Not far behind, Tracy's ex and Dylan's dad, Paul comes to see her, revealing he might know Ava even though it appears she does not know him. Paul has also revealed to Dylan and Maxie that he can help them over-ride legal restrictions that have been put in the movie they're working on by contacting his old friend, the mayor Janet Lomax. We wonder what is up with Paul's secrets.