document: TJ: Molly. Hi, it's me. I know you're busy, but I'm in another jam. Can you get to Kelly's now, if not sooner? I'm in way over my head.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Michael: [Sighs] Sonny, if you kill AJ, then everyone who loves you is gonna pay the price.
  Sonny: I'm sorry, I -- Michael A-and I will never look you in the eyes ever again. Okay, we won't be father and son anymore. Nothing! You'll be nothing to me. So, do that. Just put the gun down. For -- for you and me. [Gasps]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Carly: Happy wedding day.
  Sonny: Easy for you to say. It was torture not having you last night, if you know what I mean.
  Carly: It was one night and it's over, and you get me every night for the rest of our lives.
  Sonny: Cannot wait.
  [Doorbell rings]
  Carly: Oh, someone's at the door. You know what? I think it's Maxie. I don't know who else would be coming to my house this early uninvited on my wedding day.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Nikolas: I'll be damned. PCPD finally caught Silas Clay's killer. It's beginning to look a lot like, uh, musical suspects.
  Hayden: Oh, yeah, he was murdered the night I woke up. They already caught his killer? That's, uh, good police work.
  Nikolas: The PCPD does have a -- a few competent officers, including my brother-in-law Dante. Even though my preferred police commissioner is no longer running it.
  [Door slams]
  Spencer: Good morning, Father. Mademoiselle Barnes.
  Hayden: Good morning.
  Nikolas: [Sighs] Dare I even ask? What prompted this display?
  Spencer: What do you think? It's the first day of school.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Emma: Good morning, Daddy. Good morning, Sam.
  Sam: Hi. Good morning.
  Patrick: What's, uh -- what's going on here? You're supposed to be changed.
  Emma: I can't. I don't have anything to wear.
  Sam: What?
  Patrick: Now, I know that's not true, because we just got you a whole new wardrobe for this new school year, so come on. You don't want to be late for your first day.
  Emma: Yes, I do.
  Sam: What are you talking about? Since when? You love school.
  Emma: Not when it starts before Labor Day. It's unfair, and I won't go.
  Patrick: Well, I appreciate the protest there, Norma Rae, but that definitely does not change the fact that you are most definitely going to school.
  Sam: Yeah.
  Patrick: So, come on. Get over there. Go get changed.
  Emma: Fine.
  Sam: [Chuckles]
  [Doorbell rings]
  Emma: I'll get it.
  Anna: Aah!
  Emma: Grandma!
  Anna: Hi, my angel.
  Sam: [Chuckles]
  Anna: Mwah!
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Spencer: You look lovely this morning, Mademoiselle Barnes.
  Hayden: Thank you.
  Spencer: What do you think of my new look?
  Hayden: That is quite an outfit.
  Spencer: Correct. Since the school board made an ill-advised decision to begin school before Labor Day, I decided it was my last chance to sport this look. Since only a townie -- sorry, Mother -- only a Philistine would dare to wear this ensemble after Labor Day.
  Nikolas: Don't you think it's a little formal for school?
  Spencer: Father, it's imperative that I look my best. I have to be on top of my game if I'm going to win back the girl of my dreams.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Emma: Look, Daddy. Grandma's back.
  Patrick: I see that.
  Anna: Hi.
  Patrick: Hello. Welcome back.
  Anna: Thank you. It's so good to be back. I didn't mean to interrupt your breakfast.
  Sam: Oh, gosh, no, not at all. Can I -- can I get you anything? Coffee or tea?
  Anna: No, no, I'm fine. I'm fine. Thank you very much. It's good.
  Emma: I'm not. Danny got to spend the night at his grandma's. But Sam and Daddy are making me go to school.
  Patrick: [Chuckles]
  Anna: School already? Really? It's not even Labor Day.
  Emma: My point exactly.
  Anna: Ah. Oh. Well, you know what? I was gonna save this for later, but I think now, since it's such a melancholy day, perhaps this will cheer you up.
  Patrick: What do you got there?
  Emma: Thank you, Grandma.
  Anna: You're welcome. Want to open it? Here you are.
  Emma: A teddy bear playing bagpipes?
  Anna: Yes.
  Emma: And these can go with my didgeridoo.
  Anna: He -- he can't actually play the bagpipes. They don't really work, but, um --
  Patrick: Thank you.
  Anna: You're welcome. Uh, yeah, I thought maybe that would remind you of Uncle Duke. I-I bought it in the town of Portree on the Isle of Skye.
  Emma: Is that where you scattered his ashes?
  Anna: It is.
  Emma: Grandma, are you still sad about Uncle Duke? Because I am.
  Anna: I'll always be sad about Uncle Duke, but there are so many things that make me feel really happy, like being back home with you. [Chuckles]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Molly: Hey! What's up? I have an hour before freshman orientation begins at PCU.
  TJ: An hour? An hour? Uh, sounds like enough time. I hope, anyway.
  Molly: Enough time for what?
  TJ: You know Mr. Corinthos is getting married today, right?
  Molly: Yeah. I-I was invited to the wedding, but I can't go because of that orientation I mentioned.
  TJ: Well, today is supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, and the whole thing is ruined because of me.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sonny: Who is it? Maxie?
  Carly: It's a man with flowers. You know what? I should get going. I have a -- a million things that I-I need to do.
  Sonny: That's why I love being the groom because, you know, all you got to do is shower, shave, and you're done.
  Carly: Hey. You've worked on your vows, right?
  Sonny: Well, I'm -- I'm going through the final stages right now, w and, uh, you know what? I think I'm gonna let you go 'cause the sooner you get ready, the sooner I see you at the altar. Hey, Carly. I love you.
  Carly: I love you, too. What are you doing here?
  Jason: [Chuckles] It's wedding day. I wanted to wish you well.
  Carly: Oh, thank you. They're beautiful.
  Jason: You're welcome. So, why didn't you tell Sonny it was me?
  Carly: What makes you think that was Sonny?
  Jason: Oh, I don't know. The "I love you" gave it away. How about "have you finished your vows?"
  Carly: Okay, yeah, all right. Well, I know you're thinking that a lie of omission to the man I'm going to marry is not a great way to start my wedding day.
  Jason: Yeah, now that you mention it.
  Carly: It's just that Sonny has come a long way. He accepts that we're friends, and, you know, today of all days --
  Jason: Yeah, I get it. I'm not his favorite person. I understand.
  Carly: But you're one of mine.
  Jason: Ah.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sabrina: Michael, you all right?
  Michael: Yeah, I was having a -- I was having a nightmare. More like a bad memory.
  Sabrina: What was it about?
  Michael: [Sighs] It was the night that Connie was murdered. Sonny was ready to kill AJ, and I [Sighs] told him that if he did, he would no longer be my father, and I would no longer be his son.
  Sabrina: That must've been terrible.
  Michael: Yeah. He said, uh -- he promised me that he wouldn't hurt AJ, but, you know, he did. I'm sorry. You already know all this.
  Sabrina: No, it's okay. You know, sometimes it just helps to say things out loud.
  Michael: [Sighs] I know my mom and Sonny are hoping that I change my mind and show up to the wedding, but... I don't see how I can.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sonny: And...done. Ahh.
  Morgan: Hey, hey, hey. Wow. Wow. It's your wedding day, Dad.
  Sonny: What the hell, are you drunk?
  Morgan: Yeah, you're damn right I am. Right here. Been partying all night with Michael, first at the Haunted Star, which was awesome, by the way.
  Sonny: It's good you and your brother are getting along.
  Morgan: Yeah, no, we're doing great. Um, he tried to take me home, but I was just having such a good time that I didn't want to turn in. So, I called a buddy of mine, and as luck would have it, he was having a poker game.
  Sonny: You went to play poker?
  Morgan: I did. I did, and let me tell you, [Chuckles] I lost so much money, Dad. I think at one point, I actually gambled away someone else's car. [Laughing] I don't know. But you know what? It's okay because I still got a lot to celebrate. My mom and dad are tying the knot. It's great. And I'm a free man.
  Sonny: What does that mean, Morgan?
  Morgan: [Sighs] Well, Kiki and I are done. I know. I know I told you she was gonna fix everything, but she did last night when she set me free.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Spencer: New school year, new chance to win Emma back. And before you worry that I reverted back to my old schemes, I'd like to assure you, Father, that I've seen the errors of my ways.
  Nikolas: Really?
  Spencer: My methods in the past, while often sophisticated, were ungentlemanly, even underhanded.
  Nikolas: And occasionally illegal.
  Spencer: Details. My point is that I'm gonna show Emma that I've changed, and I truly deserve her.
  Nikolas: Pardon me for saying so, but it doesn't seem like you've changed all that much.
  Spencer: A new and improved soul doesn't mean you have to give up the finer things, like I would still appreciate a well-made suit, but the man inside the suit, that's who's changed. I'm going to be a better person.
  Hayden: Well, I, for one, think that's really sweet. I hope that your plan works and you're able to win back Emma.
  Spencer: Thank you. And if Emma and I can get back together, maybe you two can, as well.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Anna: Okay, come on, now. No more dilly dallying. You don't want to be late for your first day of school, do you?
  Emma: I won't be if I stay home with you, Grandma. I love you so much.
  Sam: Oh.
  Anna: [Laughs] I love you, too, so much, sweetheart. And one of the things I love about you is how well-educated you are. All right, go get dressed. Go on.
  Emma: But I still don't know what I'm going to wear.
  Sam: Actually, I have a lot of experience in that department. Come with me.
  Patrick: Ah.
  Anna: Go on. Wow. Oh, I cannot believe how tall Emma has got while I was away. It's insane.
  Patrick: Despite my best efforts, she keeps growing.
  Anna: She seems to be very fond of Sam.
  Patrick: She is, yeah, yeah. I think it's, uh -- well, I know it's been really good for her to have a female presence in the house again.
  Anna: After Scotland, I went over to Paris to see Robin. Um, she wasn't there, and her housekeeper said that she'd gone to a research conference in China, something.
  Patrick: Well, you know Robin. Her work has always been very important to her. Just seems like lately it's the most important thing.
  Anna: That makes me especially glad that you found Sam.
  Patrick: Yeah. And we're good, you know? Raising the family together, Emma and Danny, and...it's been good. It's been the happiest I've been in a long time.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Molly: Okay. It -- it's not a total disaster.
  TJ: Yeah, it is.
  Molly: Yeah, it is.
  TJ: [Sighs] I just wanted to do something nice for Sonny and Carly's wedding. I mean, since they were nice enough to include me.
  Molly: Well, you live there. Why wouldn't they want you at the wedding?
  TJ: See, that's just the thing. Mr. Corinthos has been so generous, I just wanted to give back. So, when I heard Maxie ordering a cake from Eckert's, I told her I'd take care of it.
  Molly: Well, disappointing Uncle Sonny is one thing. I mean, sure he's a mobster, but he's not gonna kill you because you messed up his wedding cake. Now, Maxie on the other hand, if that cake isn't perfect, there will be hell to pay.
  TJ: Well, this is about as far from perfect as you can get.
  Molly: Know what? Not to worry. There are tons of websites with baking recipes and frosting tips all over the internet, so let's just find something we like and go from there.
  TJ: [Chuckles] You're really gonna fix this?
  Molly: Did you ever doubt me?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Carly: Gonna put them right here.
  Jason: [Chuckles] I just wanted to get them to you before the day got crazy.
  Carly: Sit with me. Sit with me. Keep me company while I have my coffee.
  Jason: You've got a lot going on.
  Carly: No, no, please sit. Please sit, because soon, my mom, my cousins, and the wedding planner, they're gonna descend upon me with well wishes and good intentions, and, well, with you, I don't have to pretend how I feel. [Chuckles]
  Jason: You having second thoughts?
  Carly: Not at all. It's just, um, well, I have a few concerns. There are some things that could put a damper on the day, and one of them my son.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Michael: Things have been better between me and Sonny since I gave Avery back, but it's not changed the fact that he killed my father. I mean, how can I just show up at the wedding and pretend that everything is okay?
  Sabrina: Well, yeah, but this wedding isn't only about Sonny. You can still go and be there for your mother.
  Michael: She loves Sonny, okay? And -- and it makes sense for them to marry. It brings the family back together, and...I am truly happy for her. I'm tru-- I'm happy for both of them. Even so, the only thing that -- that might change my mind about the wedding is... is Morgan.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sonny: Give me the bottle.
  Morgan: No. I'm not finished yet, okay?
  Sonny: Okay, okay. Just tell me what -- what happened between you and Kiki.
  Morgan: Okay. Not much to tell, Dad. I mean, she found out about Ava. Done.
  Sonny: Who told her?
  Morgan: Who else would've told her? Her good buddy Franco. That's who told her. You know why? Because Deni-- whoops -- Ava spilled all the news to Franco and he spilled it all to Kiki. Now Kiki despises me, but it's okay. You can go ahead and you can say I had it coming.
  Sonny: I'm not gonna say anything.
  Morgan: Why not? You'd be right, Dad. You -- you should've heard the way that Kiki was talking to me. She said she never wanted to see me again. She said I broke her heart into a million pieces.
  Sonny: I'm sorry, Morgan.
  Morgan: [Voice breaking] I'm glad to hear that. You know why? 'Cause it's not my fault. It's yours!
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Molly: I think what we need here is, um, cake surgery.
  TJ: You want to perform surgery on a cake?
  Molly: Yeah. I've seen it on "Ace of Cakes." They're practically sculptors. And I think we can sculpt this into something beautiful.
  TJ: I'd settle for round and flat. You know what, maybe -- maybe we should just call Eckert's and throw ourselves on their mercy. You know, see if they got a cake in the back they'd be willing to sell, because this -- this looks like a lost cause.
  Molly: TJ, did the Wright brothers give up? Or J.K. Rowling or Walt Disney? You remember how I saved Danny's birthday cake?
  TJ: Yeah, but that was a layer cake for a 3-year-old, Molly.
  Molly: It's the same principle. This will work.
  TJ: I didn't say anything.
  Molly: You didn't have to.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Michael: I, uh, I met Morgan at the Haunted Star last night.
  Sabrina: You met him? He called you?
  Michael: Yeah, he was a mess. On top of finding out that Aunt Denise was actually Ava in disguise, he and, uh -- he and Kiki broke up.
  Sabrina: Oh, no. Did he say why?
  Michael: Well, supposedly, he was, uh -- he was sleeping with aunt Denise behind Kiki's back and she found out about it.
  Sabrina: Wow. Uh...wait, did Morgan know that it was Ava the whole time?
  Michael: Apparently he only found out when she admitted it in court.
  Sabrina: Oh, my gosh. That's a lot for anyone to deal with.
  Michael: I know, right? Even the most rational person would go a little bit nuts.
  Sabrina: Well, did you mention the possibility that Morgan might be bipolar?
  Michael: I didn't have to. He -- he brought it up to me. My, um, Mom and Sonny talked to him, and I can tell he was scared, he was confused. I, uh, I don't think he's ready to entertain the possibility is that it might be true.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sonny: How is what you did to Kiki my fault, Morgan?
  Morgan: Because I'm crazy, right?
  Sonny: No.
  Morgan: That's what you think. I'm nuts just like you. I inherited the crazy from you.
  Sonny: No, you're in a lot of pain, and we're gonna fix it.
  Morgan: That's why I can't hold a job, that's why I'm a cheater, I'm a gambler, because I inherited it from you -- the bipolar. I'm a loser.
  Sonny: No, if -- if you're bipolar, it does not mean you're a loser.
  Morgan: Or maybe -- maybe the whole bipolar thing's just an excuse. Maybe the explanation isn't some condition. Maybe I'm just a loser because I'm a loser. I don't know. What do you think, Dad?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Jason: So, Morgan's bipolar?
  Carly: We can't be certain. I mean, it would explain his behavior, his mood. He's been impulsive, irresponsible. Half of everything he does is self- destructive.
  Jason: Look, that doesn't necessarily mean he's got a mental illness.
  Carly: I know, but, you know, it would make sense, you know? Especially since he would be inheriting it from his father.
  Jason: Sonny's bipolar?
  Carly: Yep, that's right.
  Jason: That's got to be tough to live with.
  Carly: Well, it was. It was really difficult before he was diagnosed. You know, we didn't know why Sonny would have these episodes. It was bad. But it all stopped when he went on medication. You know, he's not cured. It's still a struggle. But it's under control.
  Jason: Knowing that helps me understand Sonny better.
  Carly: You know, he refused to face it for a long time. But he got treatment once we forced the issue.
  Jason: Who is "we"?
  Carly: Me and Jason.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Nikolas: Spencer, what are you talking about? Hayden and I can't get back together because we were never a couple in the first place.
  Spencer: But the first time I met the lovely Ms. Barnes, I walked in on the two of you kissing.
  Nikolas: [Chuckles] Yeah, well, like the song says, kiss is just a kiss.
  Spencer: The song says a kiss is still a kiss. It's the sigh that's just a sigh. So, the kiss that you two had is still a kiss. Am I right?
  Hayden: I'm afraid I don't remember.
  Spencer: How could you forget a kiss like that?
  Nikolas: Spencer, we, uh -- we talked about this, remember? After Hayden had her --
  Spencer: Unfortunate accident.
  Nikolas: Right, exactly.
  Spencer: I'm sorry if I was insensitive.
  Hayden: Oh, no. You weren't. But -- but apology accepted.
  Spencer: The two of you may not be a couple now, but on the previous occasion, you two seemed quite passionate.
  Nikolas: Spencer, whatever incident you may have witnessed gave you the wrong impression. Hayden and I are not a couple. She is simply our house guest.
  Spencer: All I'm saying is that maybe what happened before could happen again. So you two can have what I want with Emma.
  Nikolas: [Sighs]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sam: Ta-da!
  Patrick: Oh, look, there's my pretty girl. Ready for school?
  Emma: Actually, I decided this outfit is too nice for school.
  Sam: What?
  Emma: It'd be better if I wore it to the park.
  [Laughter]
  Sam: The park?
  Patrick: It's not gonna happen.
  Emma: Please?
  Patrick: No, and to make sure that you are gonna come to school, I am gonna take you myself, make sure you don't pull off a Houdini, so let's go.
  Emma: Wouldn't you rather take me to the Metro Court for tea, Grandma?
  Anna: Oh, my goodness. There is gonna be plenty of time for tea, I promise, because I am back for good. Love you.
  Patrick: Okay, bye.
  Anna: Bye.
  Emma: Bye-bye.
  Patrick: Let's go, kiddo.
  Sam: Bye, sweetie. Have fun.
  Patrick: Good to see you.
  Anna: Lovely to see you.
  Patrick: Glad you're home.
  Anna: Nice to be back. Thank you.
  Emma: Bye, Grandma.
  Anna: Bye, darling.
  Patrick: Let's go.
  Sam: [Chuckles]
  Anna: She got so tall.
  Sam: I'm sorry, is this, um, awkward for you with me living here in Robin's house?
  Anna: Oh, it hasn't been Robin's house for a long time. Uh, no, it's not. It's not weird. It's -- it's... you make Emma and Patrick very happy, and that matters to me, so...
  Sam: Thank you. Thank you. They -- they make me very happy, too.
  Anna: That's really good to hear. Um, Sam, don't worry about me. You know, I'm not gonna get in the way or anything.
  Sam: Of course, I know. Uh, make yourself at home. And -- and we are so happy to have you back.
  Anna: Thank you. It'll be great, being able to spend more time with Emma, and, you know, it's not like I have to rush off to work or do anything like that.
  Sam: What do you mean? You left the bureau?
  Anna: Yeah, I took some time away.
  Sam: You know, if -- if you want, I could use your help if you're interested in PI work.
  Anna: You have any interesting cases?
  Sam: Um, actually, yeah. I'm -- I'm working on one right now for Michael, trying to get him ELQ back.
  Anna: Well, what does that involve?
  Sam: Uh, it's kind of awkward, actually. I've got to dig up dirt on my cousin Nikolas.
  Anna: You have any luck?
  Sam: Uh, some. I've -- I've come up with a connection between him and Hayden Barnes. She woke up from her coma, and he moved her into Wyndemere.
  Anna: Did he, now?
  Sam: Yeah. I'm just -- I'm not sure how I can use this information to get Michael ELQ back. I-I need something more concrete, some -- some, you know, bigger evidence against Nikolas.
  Anna: Hmm. Actually, I might be able to help you with that.
  Sam: Nikolas rigged the mayoral election?
  Anna: He threw in with Mayor Lomax, and in doing so, he sabotaged Felicia.
  Sam: And how do you know this?
  Anna: Kyle Sloane told me just before I left town.
  Sam: Okay. Uh, how did Kyle know? Oh. He was in on it, wasn't he?
  Anna: Exactly. And so he couldn't go public with anything without implicating himself. And, um, then, you know, Kyle and my relationship got a little complicated. And so, I-I-I left town before I pursued it any further.
  Sam: Okay, um, I'm sorry for asking you this, but I don't -- I don't know what your situation with Sloane is, but would you be willing to go see him? Get this on record?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Nikolas: Okay, Romeo. Enough worrying about Hayden and me. Chandler's waiting. You don't want to be late for school, do you?
  Spencer: Of course, I do. How will people notice my entrance if I'm on time?
  Nikolas: [Sighs] Our actions reflect who we are on the inside, don't you think? I can imagine that you wouldn't want a flashy and tardy entrance to be the impression that the new you would want to make.
  Spencer: When you're right, you're right. I got to hit it, Father. Goodbye.
  Nikolas: Good luck.
  Spencer: Thanks, Dad. And good luck to you crazy kids.
  Hayden: [Laughs]
  Nikolas: I-I-I --
  Hayden: In case I failed to mention this, your son has a very unique and highly entertaining world view.
  Nikolas: I'd like to chalk it up to first-day jitters, but, uh... I know better.
  Hayden: Yeah. It's too bad I can't remember the, uh, kiss that he witnessed. To use Spencer's word, it, um, sounded like it was quite passionate.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  [Molly dumps the ugly cake in the trash]
  TJ: [Sighs] You died nobly in battle, giving your life for the greater good.
  Molly: We salute you, and we will remember you. Amen?
  TJ: Sure. Amen. So, Eckert's?
  Molly: No. Not a chance. We still have two layers, and by now, they've had a chance to cool properly.
  TJ: You hope.
  Molly: And I just found a new frosting recipe. We can still save this. Come on.
  TJ: [Sighs]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Carly: When Sonny's first wife died, Sonny went into a really deep depression, and Jason nursed him through it. He had no idea what was really going on. And then a couple years later, he crashed again, and I was there and I did the best I could. And over the years, there were two or three incidents, and Jason and I would work together to cover it up, you know? We...tried to keep Sonny's condition a secret.
  Jason: That sounds like a lot to take on.
  Carly: Hmm. We thought we were helping him, you know? We were just enabling him. It was actually Jason's sister Emily who realized what was wrong, that Sonny was bipolar, and then we realized there was a way to treat him.
  Jason: I'm sure he didn't make it easy on you.
  Carly: No, he refused to believe the diagnosis, and he was adamant about not taking medication.
  Jason: How'd you finally get through to him?
  Carly: It wasn't me. It was Jason.
  Jason: Well, something tells me that you had a big hand in it.
  Carly: Well, I helped. I did help. But [Sighs] I mean, now that Morgan could be bipolar, it's even worse for Sonny.
  Jason: How do you mean?
  Carly: Because he blames himself for passing it on to Morgan. I would give anything if Jason were here to get through to Morgan.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Michael: And Morgan was worried about facing my mom and Sonny at the wedding today.
  Sabrina: Why? Wouldn't they just be glad to have him there?
  Michael: I told him that, but, uh... when they talked to Morgan about the possibility that he might be bipolar, he told them that his relationship with Kiki would keep him steady and basically solve all his problems.
  Sabrina: Oh, wow. That [Sighs] That's wishful thinking on a whole lot of levels.
  Michael: I know. Now not only does he have no way of assuring them that he'll be okay --
  Sabrina: But he's got no plan of his own.
  Michael: Exactly. I tried, you know, helping him. I tried talking to him and listening to him, and I told him what I thought, but in the end [Sighs] All I could do was give him a ride home.
  Sabrina: Michael, don't minimize what you did. Morgan needed somebody to be there and to listen to him and really care about him, and you did that.
  Michael: Yeah, but was it enough, though? Morgan's going to be at that wedding today, and...I don't know. Maybe I should be there for him. Even if I'm not sure I want to be there for Sonny.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Morgan: Why's everything so impossible for me and so easy for Michael? He's smart, he's responsible, he can run a company. I can't even hold a job as a bartender. He -- he doesn't lie, doesn't cheat. He definitely doesn't cheat on his girlfriend with her mom. Everything he does is right, everything I do is wrong. Why is that?!
  Sonny: That's not true, Morgan.
  Morgan: It is true! What are you talking about?! I drugged Michael! I set him up! He would've never done that to me. Think about all the stupid things I've done, all the messes that I've made. You should hate me, Dad.
  Sonny: I'd never hate you, son.
  Morgan: Well, you should. I hate myself!
  Sonny: Do you see this -- this -- this pain you're going through right now? I felt that. It's horrible. That agony. I felt like I went through -- inside a hole and I-I-I didn't want to -- I couldn't get out. I already told you. Who got me through it? My family. Jason, your mother. And no matter how many times I pushed them away, they stood by me. Just like I'm gonna stand by you, son.
  Morgan: What if I have the -- the bipolar? What if I'm bipolar?
  Sonny: You're gonna get treated. Just -- you know? And even if you don't want to, no matter how many times you don't want to take the medication... it doesn't matter, even if you don't take it. I... I'm gonna still love you. You can call me any name you want. You can throw my sins in my face, you can push me away. [Crying] I'm gonna always be there for you. Okay? I promise.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  TJ: What do you think?
  Molly: I think it's perfect.
  TJ: Not too shabby, right?
  Molly: Not shabby at all.
  TJ: Thank you so much for the rescue.
  Molly: Please, it was a joint effort. I think Sonny and Carly will love it.
  TJ: And Maxie.
  Molly: Maxie will appreciate the subtle understatement. I got to go. If I run over now, I can still make it to orientation just under the wire.
  TJ: Wait, hey, hey. If you have time, you should stop by your uncle's house. I mean, if you can't make the ceremony, at least you can get some leftover cake, right?
  Molly: Yeah, I might take you up on that. Bye.
  TJ: All right, bye.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Michael: So, if I ask you to go to a wedding with me at a moment's notice...
  Sabrina: I have three dress options in my closet. I just have to shower and change.
  Michael: Wow. And if we decide to stay in bed all day?
  Sabrina: Then those dresses will stay in that closet.
  Michael: Have I told you you're the greatest?
  Sabrina: Not this morning, no.
  Michael: No? Well, you are the greatest.
  Sabrina: Mm-hmm. Lip service.
  Michael: Lip service? You want -- you want lip service? I will give you lip service.
  Sabrina: Well, now that you've told me, I wouldn't mind you showing me, too.
  Michael: Well, all right.
  Sabrina: [Chuckles]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Morgan: What am I gonna do? [Sniffles] I ruined everything. I ruined your wedding.
  Sonny: You didn't ruin anything.
  Morgan: Ruined me and Kiki.
  Sonny: Listen. You've lost something precious, right?
  Morgan: Yeah.
  Sonny: You might not get it back, but -- and it hurts. But think of this. You're where you're supposed to be. That's what matters.
  Morgan: I'm pretty drunk.
  Sonny: Yeah.
  Morgan: And if I haven't ruined this, you know, day's young, so...
  Sonny: You know what? I don't care what condition my kids are in. I always want them around, you know that, right?
  Morgan: Like this? Come on.
  Sonny: Especially like this. I just don't want you in the street like this, you know, with people looking at you. And I don't think your mother would like that, either.
  Morgan: Okay.
  Sonny: Yeah. I am grateful that you're here, and, you know, your mother's really doing something, you know, very sweet for me. She's reuniting the whole family, right? So, you know, we're gonna do something special for her, okay?
  Morgan: Okay.
  Sonny: What I want you to do is go upstairs, take a shower. I'm gonna brew you a nice pot of the finest Corinthos coffee.
  Morgan: Okay.
  Sonny: [Laughs]
  Morgan: All right.
  Sonny: Okay?
  Morgan: All right. That sounds pretty good.
  Sonny: All right.
  Morgan: Just, you know, do me a favor, don't put, like, a raw egg or anything like that to cure my hangover.
  Sonny: Okay, let me tell you something. I would not do that to coffee, and, uh, you're not hung over 'cause you're still drunk.
  Morgan: [Chuckles] That's a good point, Dad. That's a good point.
  Sonny: Here's what's gonna happen, okay? You're gonna sober up. We're gonna go to this wedding together as a family, okay?
  Morgan: Mm-hmm.
  Sonny: And then, uh... if you agree, we'll take you to the doctor tomorrow. But it's up -- it's up -- it's up to you, okay? You don't -- I'm not gonna push you. Only if -- if you want to. You want to?
  Morgan: [Inhales sharply]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Nikolas: Would you like anything else?
  Hayden: I couldn't eat another bite. I'm just, uh, trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my day. I guess it's another eight hours lounging by the pool while you go to the office.
  Nikolas: Well, what if, uh... I stayed at home and entertained you?
  Hayden: What?
  Nikolas: Labor Day weekend is coming up. It's the last gasp of summer. It's pretty slow at the office. What if I played hooky and...stayed home with you?
  Hayden: Are you sure? I mean, the economy won't collapse if you're not there?
  [Both chuckle]
  Nikolas: I think Wall Street can do without me for a day.
  Hayden: I'd like that.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Anna: This whole election thing has just been nagging at me. Because it's not fair to Felicia or the people of Port Charles. And I would like to make things right.
  Sam: Oh, so you're saying that...
  Anna: Well, I could -- I could talk to Sloane.
  Sam: [Sighs] Okay, good. Do you think he'll play ball?
  Anna: I do. I mean, the last time I spoke to him, he wanted to blow Lomax and Nikolas right out of the water, so I'm gonna arrange a meeting. All right?
  Sam: Well, I love a woman that cuts to the chase.
  Anna: There's no time like the present. I will text you with his answer, okay?
  Sam: Yes, perfect. Thank you. I-I can't thank you enough for this.
  Anna: No, it's -- it's nice to feel useful.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Jason: I really wish I could say or do something to help you.
  Carly: Oh, you don't have to solve all my problems. Although it would really be nice if you could. [Laughs]
  Jason: I would if I could.
  Carly: I would for you, too.
  Jason: What are you trying to say? Problems? I don't have any problems.
  Carly: A whole life you can't remember? That's got to bug you every once in a while.
  Jason: We were talking about your son.
  Carly: Oh, we are. Okay. Well, I'm just hoping that -- that Michael can help Morgan. I really am.
  Jason: Michael's got a good head on his shoulders.
  Carly: He does, and if Morgan won't listen to his parents, then maybe he'll listen to his big brother. [Sighs] Who's not gonna be at my wedding.
  Jason: No, no, don't say that.
  Carly: I didn't say that. I did not say it.
  Jason: No, you didn't. You didn't say it.
  Carly: No. I mean, I told Sonny to keep the faith, and I know my son. He's -- he's going to come through for me. I know he is.
  Jason: Look, regardless, you're gonna make a beautiful bride.
  Carly: You know exactly what to say.
  Jason: I'm working on it.
  Carly: [Laughs]
  Jason: Now, your bridal party should be descending upon you any moment. I'm gonna get out of your hair, and I got to go.
  Carly: Thank you. Thank you so much for the flowers and for listening to me talk and...
  Jason: You have a happy wedding.
  Carly: I will. Next time we're together, I'll tell you all about it.
  Jason: I'm sure you will.
  Carly: [Laughs] Bye.
  [Cell phone rings]
  Jason: Sam?
  Sam: I need to see you.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sam: Come in, come in. Thank you for getting here so fast.
  Jason: What's going on?
  Sam: We had a major break in the case. Thanks to Anna Devane, we have Nikolas right where we want him.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Nikolas: I am ready for a day of fun in the sun, or at least as much fun as a Cassadine can allow himself to have.
  Hayden: Oh, Cassadines don't have fun?
  Nikolas: Well, let's just say fun for us is usually confined to abductions, extortion, and evil plots. Taking it easy is not something that we normally do. But, uh, look great.
  Hayden: Thank you. So do you. So, you ready to hit the pool?
  Nikolas: Yes. Of course. After you.
  Hayden: Wait. I forgot the bag.
  Nikolas: Oh, hey.
  Hayden: You wouldn't do that to me, would you?
  Nikolas: Keep making threats about Jake, and I will. Oh, yes.
  Hayden: All right. Then I'll use my mouth for more important things if you do the same.
  Nikolas: Hayden? What is it?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  [Doorbell rings]
  Carly: I will never understand early people. God.
  [Door opens]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Morgan: I mean, we could go tomorrow and we could find out, you know, that not-- that nothing's wrong, right? That could happen.
  Sonny: It's possible, yeah.
  Morgan: I mean, they could also tell me I'm like you and, you know, then --
  Sonny: We'll deal with it. What do you want to do?
  Morgan: I'll go. I'll go. [Sniffles] I'll go to the doctor tomorrow.
  Sonny: Then...that's a plan. Right?
  Morgan: Right.
  Sonny: [Sighs] Uh, we got a wedding, right? We got to get ready for the wedding. Let's go.
  Morgan: Okay.
  Sonny: Okay?
  Morgan: All right.
  Sonny: [Chuckles]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  TJ: Well, Mrs. Corinthos, looks like you're gonna have the perfect wedding cake after all, man. [Chuckles] Hey! What the hell?! Hey! Let go of me!
  [NEXT_ON]
  Anna  to Kyle : I need your help.
  Michael  to Carly : I can't just forgive Sonny and pretend that it's all okay.
  Ric  to Sonny : I guarantee you I'm going to be able to get a conviction.
  Sam  to Jason : And, by the way, you're forgiven.
  Hayden  to Nikolas : Did I know who Jake was.
  Jordan  to Dante : TJ is still a potential target.
summary: Everybody is getting ready for Carly and Sonny's wedding. Michael has a nightmare about his family falling apart if he does not do what the oldest son needs to do for his family. He realizes, at the very least, he has to be there for Morgan so he reconsiders his previous decision not to attend his parents' wedding and commits himself and Sabrina to be there. Morgan goes to see Sonny, intoxicated and distraught after Kiki ended their relationship and the fact she found out he cheated upon her with her mom. Knowing all that is involved and the fact that he has been through the same condition with bi polar himself, Sonny promises to be there for his youngest son no matter what. When Carly is getting ready, she talks to Jake, assuring him he's important to her regardless of what Sonny thinks. Not only that, she somehow instinctively knows that given her recent concerns about Morgan having bi polar disorder, she can and should confide in him just like she did with Jason. Sam also knows she needs to reach out to Jake when Anna informs her for the first time that she and Sloane are aware that Nikolas rigged the mayoral election results for Lomax in exchange for favors. Meanwhile, Nikolas is closely "monitoring" Hayden when it appears he may be more comfortable spending time with her than he'd be with most other people, as it appears she may have a very different personality than the unscrupulous con artist he knew before and had to silence her.