document: Nikolas: I'm sorry. I just can't do this.
  Rebecca: You don't want to kiss me here in front of Emily. Yeah, I get it.
  Nikolas: No, I can't do any of it. I can't be with you anymore.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Carly: I'm going with Michael to physical therapy, and I'm going to stick around until he's done, so I'll probably be there for a couple of hours.
  Michael: Don't bother. I called a cab. So you can find something else to do.
  Carly: I don't mind, Michael. You know, you shouldn't have to go to physical therapy by yourself.
  Michael: I want to. That way, you can't sit there and police my every move.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Olivia: No, John, if the engine's not warmed up, you can't set the timing accurately.
  Johnny: I always warm them up first, thanks.
  Olivia: Don't I know it.
  Johnny: It's too bad you didn't stick around last night.
  Olivia: Yeah, sorry. I got called into work. Nice to know I was missed, though. So, why don't you try disconnecting the electrical from the EGR valve? What?
  Singer: Would you like it would you, would you like it would you like it would you, would you like it
  Sonny: I guess I didn't make myself clear.
  Singer: Would you like it? Would you, would you like it?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Claudia: Uncle Rudy, you have to make sure that this can't be traced back to me. Some of the people who are loyal to Daddy's organization are threatening to break away from the Corinthos organization, and my husband's sending Jason Morgan to deal with them. Make sure Jason doesn't come back alive, and we'll talk when it's done. Thank you. As always, I'm grateful for your support. Okay.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Rebecca: How many times do you plan to change your mind about me?
  Nikolas: I thought I could make this work. But you are the twin of the woman that I love more than anything in this world, and every time I look at you, I see her. I'm sorry for that, but that's just not fair to either one of us.
  Rebecca: Thanks a lot, Nikolas. I told you to stay away from me over and over, but you wouldn't take no for an answer. You made all kinds of promises about how you saw me, about how you cared for me, and I believed you. I convinced myself that it was me you wanted, that you kissed, that you made love to. And now --
  Nikolas: Look, I'm sorry. I thought I could be with you and not think about the past. You're just too close to her. I'm just -- I'm going to do what you wanted from the very beginning and just leave you alone. I'm sorry.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Andrea: The mayor's wife can never let her feelings show in public. So to try to imagine -- just last night, I hear about Garrett's indiscretion with his aide and Brianna's tragic death, and I have to put on my pearls and my best smile and go to a fundraiser for my husband's reelection. Stand there by his side all poised and gracious and pretend that I'm happy. I'm not made of stone.
  Patrick: Let me get you a glass of water.
  Andrea: It's never a surprise when a politician cheats on his wife. It's all too common. All that power, what woman wouldn't be seduced? But for Garrett to sleep with his aide and then she dies? We've become a cliché.
  Patrick: I don't know what I can do for you, Mrs. Floyd. I didn't file the lawsuit. My brother and I are both defendants.
  Andrea: If you settle out of court, it will all go away.
  Patrick: Why would we settle out of court? We're innocent.
  Andrea: You wouldn't have to admit guilt. Just make it confidential, so the settlement is contingent on the family's silence.
  Patrick: I don't think the family would appreciate that. The family is looking for answers.
  Andrea: Their answers will only be tabloid fodder. Brianna Hughes will be remembered forever as the slut who died in a shower having sex with the married mayor. Her reputation will be destroyed. My husband's career will be ruined. And so will I. I mean, you must know what people say about women like me. The frigid wife who couldn't satisfy her man who got what she deserved. I didn't do anything but support my husband's career. Why should I be punished?
  Robin: Excuse me, is Mr. Snuffles in here?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Jax: I can drive you to the hospital, Michael. I don't mind.
  Michael: Great, so you can tell Mom exactly what she wants to hear.
  Carly: No one is policing you, Michael.
  Michael: You just want to make sure that I don't ditch my P.T. session.
  Carly: No, I didn't even think that. If anything, I'm concerned you're going to do too much.
  Michael: So you'll just sit there and feel sorry for me, which is even worse.
  Carly: Michael, there is nothing wrong with a mother wanting to take her 17-year-old son to his doctor's appointment.
  Michael: I'd have my license if I hadn't been out of it for a whole year.
  Jax: Well, we'll get you your permit and some driving lessons.
  Michael: Mom wants to keep me stuck like the way I was before I got shot.
  Carly: That's not true.
  Michael: Morgan's at baseball camp. Are you there making sure he's wearing his batting helmet? No. Have some faith in me.
  [Horn honks outside]
  Jax: Your cab's here.
  Carly: I'm going to the hospital.
  Jax: Oh, no, no, no. Hold on. Hold on. I don't think that's a good idea.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Claudia: Front door works, you know?
  Jason: Is Sonny home?
  Claudia: No.
  Jason: Okay, I'll wait.
  Claudia: It's my house. I don't want you here.
  Jason: It's Sonny's house, Claudia.
  Claudia: Look, I know that my husband discussed our situation with you.
  Jason: Yeah, about how your baby might be Ric's?
  Claudia: Okay, so says Ric. I'm not defending myself anymore. When it's safe, I'll have an amnio. Until then, everybody, including you, needs to back up off me, and that's what Sonny said.
  Jason: Okay, you know what? I don't care who got you pregnant. You got Michael shot. I know that. You know that. And I'm going to prove it.
  Claudia: Really? You want to go down this road again, Jason? Fine. Everybody knows whoever shot Michael, whoever was behind it, it was an accident. Now, Michael being at that warehouse in the first place? That wasn't an accident. That was you. You didn't protect Michael, and you want to lay your guilt on me. That's all.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sonny: You know what, Johnny? I set you up in a garage. It's supposed to be a place of business. So let's discuss business.
  Olivia: Johnny's right in the middle of doing something for me, Sonny.
  Sonny: Um, I think I noticed, Olivia.
  Olivia: He was fixing my car.
  Sonny: Well, you know what? I don't care. I'm a busy man. So, you know, you can wait.
  Olivia: I'm a busy woman. I need my car to get to work.
  Sonny: He's going to have to prioritize.
  Johnny: I'm not asking Olivia to leave.
  Olivia: Hey, Sonny, your problem is with me. Why don't you deal with me?
  Sonny: I don't have a problem with you.
  Olivia: Well, that's good. Because we've got a bit of situation here. My car died, and Johnny's just helping me fix it.
  Sonny: Well, the sooner I can, you know, finish with Johnny, the sooner he can get back to your dead car. I know it's unfortunate, but it is what it is.
  Olivia: Right.
  Sonny: Right.
  Olivia: All right, then. I'll let you guys get on with your business. I've got to get to work.
  Johnny: Let me call you a cab.
  Olivia: No, no, it's okay. I can catch the bus.
  Sonny: I'll get -- my driver will take you. It's no big deal.
  Claudia: No, I will take the bus. Call me later.
  Johnny: I will. So, what's so important, Sonny?
  Sonny: Um, well, I got word that some of Zacchara's old lieutenants, they're going to split the organization.
  Johnny: That's the first I've heard of it.
  Sonny: I'm sending Jason to handle it, and I want you to go with him, because you're on a first-name basis with all of them, so it makes sense. And it also is a good chance for you to show where your loyalties lie.
  Johnny: You're the boss. And as long as you stay out of my personal life, there's no question about my loyalty.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Carly: You cannot tell me that you think Michael's being reasonable.
  Jax: I didn't say that. He's angry, frustrated, a little scared.
  Carly: Yes. All the more reason I need to keep trying.
  Jax: He's suddenly in a world that's unfamiliar to him, Carly. If you're afraid to let him out of your sight, then it's going to send him the message that he's incapable of handling anything.
  Carly: Bull. That is not what I meant, Jax.
  Jax: But that's how he's going to hear it.
  Carly: I just want to take care of my little boy.
  Jax: I know you do. Maybe a little too much. He needs room.
  Carly: He just woke up from a coma, Jax.
  Jax: I know.
  Carly: We can't forget the health issues here.
  Jax: I'm not asking you to ignore them, I'm just -- let him do this on his own, okay? It will help build trust between the two of you.
  Carly: I trust him.
  Jax: Well, following his cab to the hospital is not going to show that, is it?
  Carly: Why do you have to be so reasonable today?
  Jax: It's a nasty job, but someone's got to do it. I think I'm going to have to resort to bribery.
  Carly: Bribery?
  Jax: Mm-hmm.
  Carly: My resistance is low.
  Jax: I'm counting on that.
  Carly: Where are you going?
  Jax: Oh, when I bribe the woman I love, I pull out all the stops. But you have to hold up your end of the bargain and stay here.
  Carly: I'm fine. I'll stay here.
  Jax: Okay, I'm going to trust you to do that.
  Carly: Trust.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Patrick: Mrs. Floyd, this is my wife, Dr. Robin Scorpio.
  Andrea: Mac Scorpio's niece. Hello, Dr. Scorpio.
  Robin: Hello.
  Patrick: Um, no, Mr. Snuffles isn't in here.
  Andrea: Mr. Snuffles? That's an interesting name.
  Robin: It's our daughter's stuffed elephant.
  Andrea: Oh.
  Robin: It's probably in my locker. Sorry for interrupting. Bye, babe.
  Andrea: You have a lovely wife.
  Patrick: Yeah.
  Andrea: I'm sure your baby means the world to you. Wouldn't it be better for all of you to avoid courtrooms and legal fees and just settle this malpractice suit quietly?
  Patrick: I would rather defend myself, since I'm innocent.
  Andrea: Obviously, it would be ideal to vindicate yourself. But you're not the one who performed the surgery, so it's really no cost to you at all to settle this out of court. But on the other hand, to the mayor, it would mean a great deal. And to the people of Port Charles, and to me.
  Patrick: I'm really sorry that you're in this position, Mrs. Floyd.
  Andrea: Andrea, please.
  Patrick: To settle such a suit, even quietly, when my brother and I did nothing wrong, seems to be foolish at best, immoral at worst.
  Andrea: The whole situation will become public, and I will pay dearly. I realize that you hardly know me. Why should you care? But I would consider it a personal favor to me. Just tell me what I can do for you.
  Patrick: There's nothing you can do for me.
  Andrea: Oh, don't be so sure. If this scandal goes away and my husband's political career stays on track, I will be in a position to do any number of favors. And I always pay my debts, Dr. Drake.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Elizabeth: Hey, wait.
  Lucky: Hey.
  Elizabeth: You need to talk to Tracy.
  Lucky: About what?
  Elizabeth: About Ethan and Rebecca. She said she saw the two of them together. And I think she needs a little help remembering details she doesn't realize she saw. Come on, you're a detective. You do this sort of thing. You ask the right question, or jog the perp's memory.
  Lucky: Perp's?
  Elizabeth: You know what I mean.
  Lucky: I don't need Tracy. I know the details. Ethan, he wants to set up a high-stakes poker game, and Rebecca likes to gamble.
  Elizabeth: That's Rebecca's version.
  Lucky: Rebecca likes poker, and Nikolas likes to stake her.
  Elizabeth: Exactly. And that's why she wouldn't want him to know.
  Lucky: Know what?
  Elizabeth: I think Rebecca is cheating on Nikolas with Ethan.
  Lucky: That's good, right? Because it's not like you ever liked the idea of Nikolas and Rebecca together.
  Elizabeth: It's only good if we can prove that Rebecca is actually cheating.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Rebecca: Nikolas is so lost without you. There's a big hole in his heart that nothing or no one seems to be able to fill. Oh, my God. What it must be like to be loved so completely. I wish I knew.
  Monica: I didn't expect to find anybody here.
  Rebecca: Uh, yeah, I'm sorry. I should probably leave you with your -- with your daughter.
  Monica: I know they're wrong about you.
  Rebecca: Oh, yeah? Who?
  Monica: Well, everyone that thinks you are just like Emily. You're not. Anyway, I raised your sister, so if you have any questions ever or you just want to talk --
  Rebecca: I don't know what to do.
  Monica: About Nikolas?
  Rebecca: Yeah.
  Monica: I see that he's brought flowers again. He brings them all the time.
  Rebecca: Yeah. He just left a little while ago. He's decided that he doesn't want to see me anymore. He looks at me and he sees Emily.
  Monica: And what do you think about that?
  Rebecca: What choice do I have? He doesn't want me, so it's time for me to let go.
  Monica: Don't you dare.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Robin: Hi. Where's your friend?
  Patrick: Very funny. You and Mr. Snuffles had a good time while you left me here with the mayor's wife?
  Robin: Well, you looked like you had it all under control.
  Patrick: Not really.
  Robin: So, what did she want?
  Patrick: She wants to settle the suit out of court.
  Robin: Because?
  Patrick: Because she's trying to protect her cheating husband. If this thing goes to court, it's going to be obvious he was in the room with Brianna at the Metro Court, and it's going to be obvious what they were doing.
  Robin: Hmm. Did she also tell you about the part that she already knew about the affair and she had hired a P.I. to follow around her cheating husband?
  Patrick: When?
  Robin: A few weeks ago.
  Patrick: She said she didn't have any idea about the affair until after the incident.
  Robin: Why would she lie about that?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Mayor Floyd: Brianna is dead, for God sakes.
  Andrea: Yes. And we have to deal with the consequences. If the media finds out that you were sleeping with your secretary, they will pick our bones clean.
  Mayor Floyd: She was an aide.
  Andrea: Yes, one of your many indiscretions that could tank your career. If I were you, I'd shut up and let me handle this.
  Mayor Floyd: I have to talk to a doctor. I have to find out whether --
  Andrea: Are you ready to resign? If you'd like to remain in office, I think you should shut up and let me do the talking.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Monica: I hope you don't mind.
  Nikolas: Um, no, no. Come on in. I'll have Alfred bring us some tea.
  Monica: No, no, don't. I'm not going to be here that long. I was at Emily's grave this morning. I saw the flowers that you always send.
  Nikolas: Right.
  Monica: I also saw Rebecca. She didn't look very happy. And after we talked for a little while, I learned that -- well, that you two have a relationship of sorts.
  Nikolas: Yeah, we did, but it's over now.
  Monica: Yeah, that's what she told me. Why?
  Nikolas: Why? Because she's Emily's twin, and continuing our relationship is not only unfair, it's just wrong.
  Monica: Oh, I don't think everyone would feel that way.
  Nikolas: Everyone I know does.
  Monica: Well, let me just say, I don't think Emily would feel that way.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Claudia: Oh, good. Thanks so much for respecting my wishes. Great, so you're going to act like a piece of furniture? If the shoe fits. Look, I know why you're pissed off. I hit a little too close to home before. I mean, the truth is, if you had done your job, Michael would be fine, right?
  Jason: Can't change that.
  Claudia: No, but you can make yourself feel better by persecuting me, right? I have to pay, because Jason Morgan said so. Well, I just hope and pray it makes you sick to your stomach to see Michael likes me. I hope you choke on it. And I hope he finds out what you did. Or rather, what you didn't do.
  Jason: Claudia, I'm going to wait you out. And I'll wait as long as it takes.
  Claudia: Yeah? How's that going for you so far?
  Sonny: You need to handle your brother. He's got a lot of attitude.
  Claudia: What happened?
  Sonny: He needs to show respect. And not just to me, but to people I care about.
  Claudia: What people?
  Sonny: People.
  Claudia: Great. Your dog, Olivia Falconeri? She's sniffing around my brother again?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  [Knock at door]
  Carly: Ah!
  Olivia: Hey.
  Carly: Hi. Come in, come in. Your timing could not be more perfect.
  Olivia: Well, there's something I don't hear very often.
  Carly: I'm trying not to follow Michael to his physical therapy session. I was about ready to staple my feet to the floor, but you're a much more fun distraction.
  Olivia: Oh, good. Then we can help each other out.
  Carly: Oh, do you need something?
  Olivia: Um, you know, I usually like to keep my personal life personal, but now that Sonny's gotten involved, it's just --
  Carly: You're with Sonny?
  Olivia: No, no. Absolutely not. Me and, um, John Zacchara.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Michael: I'll take a beer.
  Bartender: I'll have to see some I.D. for that.
  Michael: I -- I don't have it with me.
  Bartender: No I.D., no service, man.
  Michael: If I had my driver's license, you'd see that my name is Michael Corinthos. Do you need any more I.D. than that?
  Johnny: You up for a game?
  Michael: Yeah, why not?
  Johnny: You sure about that? I don't know how I feel about taking money from a drunk kid.
  Michael: It's just one beer.
  Johnny: Yeah, if you think just one beer is not going to affect your pool game, you don't know much about pool. Whatever, kid, it's your cabbage.
  Michael: Lag to break.
  Johnny: Do you remember me?
  Michael: John Zacchara. You're my stepmother's brother.
  Johnny: That makes us practically related, huh?
  Michael: I like Claudia. She's cool.
  Johnny: And you're wondering if I'm as cool as my sister.
  Michael: I know she won't be running her mouth about me being here.
  Michael: My dad would probably be okay with it, but my mom would have a meltdown and send Jason, and I can't fight him.
  Johnny: Yeah, not many people can.
  Michael: Not because he could kick my ass, which he could, but because he's my friend. He's one of the only guys who gets what's going on with me.
  Johnny: It must be nice to have that, huh, someone to talk to?
  Michael: I wish it was that simple. Jason feels just as guilty as my parents do about what happened to me.
  Johnny: The way I see it, kid, everybody in the mob is at fault, all of us. So I'm sorry.
  Michael: I have known what my dad does since grade school. What happened to me comes with the territory, but you know that. You're from the same place.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sonny: Your brother is flaunting his disrespect. He's coming on to Olivia to see how far he can push me.
  Claudia: What do you care? What's she to you?
  Sonny: I don't want her near your brother.
  Claudia: Maybe it's not John's call. Maybe Olivia's stalking him.
  Sonny: John needs to know that times are changing right now. He doesn't have his old man around or his handlers around to fix things. Just get your brother under control.
  Claudia: Damn straight I will.
  Sonny: What?
  Sonny: Olivia's a good friend, and Johnny's a loose cannon.
  Jason: It's got nothing to do with me.
  Sonny: Olivia's the type of person who jumps without thinking about the consequences. I don't want to see her get hurt.
  Jason: That's how it always starts with you.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Olivia: Johnny and I ran into each other at Jake's the other night. It was a long day. We were mad at the world, you know, feeling reckless. We had a couple drinks. One thing led to another --
  Carly: And the next thing you know, you found yourself upstairs at Jake's?
  Olivia: Jake's has an upstairs? Good to know.
  Carly: Yeah, I know it well. Back in my single days, yes. So, where did you guys go?
  Olivia: My place.
  Carly: And? Oh, wow, that good. You can't even talk about it.
  Olivia: Until Sonny came walking through the door. I mean, of all the times that he needs to talk. He takes one look at what's going on, turned around and walked out, didn't say a word.
  Carly: That is so him.
  Olivia: Yes. And then the next day, I got it with both guns blazing from Sonny's crazy wife. She's shrieking at me about "leave alone my baby brother" and --
  Carly: You obviously didn't listen.
  Olivia: Well, it's not like we're dating each other. It's not like we're going steady, we just -- we just like each other.
  Carly: Hmm.
  Olivia: And then there I am at Johnny's garage this morning, getting my engine checked, and who should come strolling through the door, but --
  Carly: Sonny.
  Olivia: Yes.
  Carly: And he didn't like it.
  Olivia: No. I shouldn't have to justify my personal life to him.
  Carly: Then don't. Don't. Johnny is hot, and he's wild, and did I mention hot? He's also Sonny's brother-in-law, so you must have a thing for trouble.
  Olivia: Well, that's the thing. See, lately, Sonny's been opening up to me about a lot of things, and that kind of complicates this whole situation, so --
  Carly: Yeah. Sonny's an alpha dog. I know how he is, and he doesn't like Johnny, so he's probably spitting nails over this.
  Olivia: I'm just afraid that he's going to try to pay back Johnny, and that's where you come in.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Ethan: I bet you can't wait to shove this bogus job.
  Rebecca: Elizabeth is working today.
  Ethan: Tracy's already seen us together. You know that card game we came up with?
  Rebecca: Yeah.
  Ethan: I'm setting it up. How's it going with Nikolas?
  Rebecca: Harder than I thought.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Elizabeth: Hey, I just saw Ethan and Rebecca.
  Lucky: Where?
  Elizabeth: They were right over there, just talking.
  Lucky: Right out in the open, almost like they had nothing to hide?
  Elizabeth: There is more going on than just cards. I know it.
  Lucky: You know what, you're going to see what you want to see, no matter what I have to say.
  Elizabeth: Rebecca is up to something, and it isn't good. And the one person who's going to end up paying is your brother. Isn't Nikolas hurt enough?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Nikolas: Everyone has accused me of being with Rebecca solely because of her resemblance to Emily. I denied it even to myself. I swore that it was Rebecca I was attracted to, but I don't know.
  Monica: Rebecca and Emily are two entirely different people with entirely different life experiences. Nikolas, Emily loved you with all her heart. And I know she wouldn't want you to be alone. She wouldn't want you to spend your life grieving for her. And I'm sure she wouldn't want you to hurt her twin sister.
  Nikolas: I didn't mean to hurt Rebecca.
  Monica: No, I know you didn't mean to. Look, whatever happens between you and Rebecca, that's your business. I'm just here to say, and to ask you not to use the memory of Emily as an excuse to shut out the world. Okay?
  Nikolas: All right.
  [Phone rings]
  Rebecca: Nikolas?
  Nikolas: I need an honest answer from you.
  Rebecca: Okay.
  Nikolas: I need you to promise.
  Rebecca: I promise on my sister's grave.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Olivia: I remember back when I was younger, before my father would even let me date. There was this older boy in the neighborhood, this Ronnie -- I don't even remember his last name. Isn't that funny? He was coming on to me. Sonny found out, and he flipped his lid. Now, Sonny -- he was younger than Ron. He was smarter than him. He beat the living crap out of this guy, okay? And Sonny and I hadn't even done more than hold hands at this point. He's just so freaking territorial.
  Carly: Like you're his personal property.
  Olivia: Yes. And Johnny doesn't need any more grief right now, okay? That sister of his is a nightmare. He does not need Sonny landing on him, too. And obviously, he's not going to hear this from me. I just thought that maybe -- maybe he would listen to you.
  Carly: I doubt it. But you know, I don't think you have anything to worry about. I don't.
  Olivia: Right.
  Carly: I mean, Sonny may make noise about you and Johnny. And he may even make your life miserable, but I don't think he's going to do anything to Johnny. I don't.
  Olivia: Right.
  [Door opens]
  Carly: Hey.
  Olivia: Hey.
  Jax: Oh, hi, Olivia. Are you here to see me?
  Olivia: No.
  Jax: Oh, good. I'll meet you upstairs in about 10 minutes, okay.
  Carly: Okay.
  Olivia: I guess that is my cue to leave.
  Carly: He has a little surprise for me.
  Olivia: Oh, is that what you guys call it now, hmm? Well, thank you for that. You really put my mind at ease.
  Carly: Thank you for being a distraction. See you.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sonny: It's not what you think. Olivia stepped up during the Michael thing. She's been a good friend to Carly. She's a good person from a great family. Johnny Zacchara, on the other hand, was raised by a pack of wolves. Yes, she should keep her distance.
  Jason: Isn't that up to Olivia?
  Sonny: I'm just trying to, you know, protect Olivia from a dangerous situation, Jason.
  Jason: Okay, what do you think you can do about that?
  Sonny: Nothing, because I'm a married man with a baby on the way, probably. And you know what, I shouldn't be all up in Olivia's business. You, on the other hand, as my good friend, are going to be working with Johnny. You're going to be keeping an eye on him, and if you think that you may need a human shield at any point... I'm just kidding. Don't turn your back on him. I don't trust him at all.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Claudia: Are you trying to make me crazy?
  Johnny: I don't know what you're talking about.
  Claudia: Olivia Falconeri.
  Johnny: Is not a subject that's up for discussion.
  Claudia: Well, Sonny was on the warpath because he walked in on the two of you making out. What's with you? I mean, she's a cow.
  Johnny: Hey! Sonny's never happy to see me, A. B, there's not a damn thing that he can do about it, because Sonny needs me. I'm a good producer.
  Claudia: Really? What are you producing?
  Johnny: A group of our old lieutenants are making noises. Sonny's sending me and Jason to go check it out.
  Claudia: Good. Then the plan's still on.
  Johnny: What is still on?
  Claudia: My solution to the Jason Morgan problem.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Kiefer: Two beers.
  Bartender: You'll need I.D. for that. And the girl's.
  Kiefer: Isn't life better now that you have a fake I.D.?
  Kristina: As long as I don't get caught.
  Kiefer: Oh, no. The guy who made them says that cops can't even tell the difference.
  Kristina: For what we paid, I hope so.
  Michael: Good thing it's me, or you would be so busted.
  Kristina: Look who's talking. This is my brother, Michael.
  Kiefer: The one with the brain damage? I didn't think they'd let you out alone.
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  Rebecca: So, I'm breaking the number one rule in all of those dating advice books by showing up.
  Nikolas: Then why are you here?
  Rebecca: You asked me to give you another chance.
  Nikolas: I'm glad you did. I'm really sorry I hurt you.
  Rebecca: Well, from the way you're dressed and -- wow, you look amazing -- I think you're about to make it up to me.
  Nikolas: I'd really like to try.
  Rebecca: Can you be more specific?
  Nikolas: Yes. I have a special evening planned for us. And I'd like you to wear this.
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  [Thunder rumbles]
  Kiefer: Hey, where's your nurse hiding?
  Michael: I don't have a nurse.
  Kristina: Knock it off, Kiefer.
  Kiefer: Oh, yeah? Who wipes up the drool?
  Kristina: You're not funny.
  Kiefer: Come on, K. Your brother's got a hole in his head, literally.
  Michael: At least I have an excuse. You were born a dumbass.
  Kiefer: Ooh --
  Kristina: Michael, chill out.
  Kiefer: Yeah, mike, chill, man. You don't want to have a seizure or wet your pants. Or start crying.
  Michael: Come on, Kristina, let's go.
  Kristina: Michael! Michael, are you okay? Michael, are you okay? Michael?
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  Jax: Happy?
  Carly: Blissfully happy.
  Jax: Oh, there's more.
  Carly: Jax.
  Carly: It's beautiful.
  Jax: Thank you for trusting Michael and me.
  Carly: Thank you for bribing me. I'm really glad you did.
  Jax: What?
  Carly: I thought I heard the door slam downstairs.
  Jax: No, no, no. Nobody's coming home. Michael's in physical therapy for at least another hour.
  Carly: So this is our time?
  Jax: Yes, it is.
  Carly: Did I tell you how much I loved you?
  Jax: I'd rather you show me.
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  Jason: Johnny's followed through with every assignment we've given him.
  Sonny: Really? Now's your chance to see how good he really is Remember Ric said that some of Zacchara's old guards were going to make a move? He was right. So what I want you to do is take Johnny with you to deal with these people. Send a message.
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  Claudia: Jason's convinced I got Michael shot, and he won't stop until he has proof. He doesn't care that I'm pregnant, that I'm Sonny's wife.
  Johnny: You know what, Claudia? I'm beginning to think you like all this drama.
  Claudia: Hey, little brother, don't make the mistake of thinking that you're beneath his radar. He'd kill us both without breaking a sweat, and I'm the only person right now who can protect this baby. I'll do whatever it takes to do that, John, but I need Jason out of the way.
  Johnny: Get in line.
  Claudia: Hey, I'm your sister. And I'm pregnant here with your niece or your nephew, and I'm asking you -- I am asking for your help.
  Johnny: Don't expect me to kill Jason Morgan.
  Claudia: I wouldn't ask you to take that risk for me. Uncle Rudy's taking care of it. You'll go with Jason to meet the lieutenants. When you get to the location, Jason will be ambushed. All you have to do is let it happen. Let Jason die.
summary: Patrick has an interesting chat with the mayor's wife about the lawsuit. The mayor's wife asks Patrick to "settle out of court." Nikolas tells Rebecca he's cutting ties with her. Rebecca confides in Monica about Nikolas. Monica goes to see Nikolas. Claudia blames Jason for Michael's shooting. Sonny tells Claudia to put a leash on Johnny after he catches Johnny with Olivia. Sonny tells Jason he wants to "protect" Olivia from Johnny. Olivia tells Carly about Johnny. Later, Claudia confronts Johnny about Olivia. Claudia tells Johnny she plans on having Jason killed with the help of their uncle. Elizabeth sees Ethan and Rebecca at the hospital and grows more suspicious. Elizabeth tells Lucky she thinks Rebecca is sleeping with Ethan. Michael insists on going to physical therapy alone. Michael goes to Jake's for a beer and shoots pool with Johnny. After Johnny leaves the bar, Kristina shows up there and runs into Michael. Kristina's friend gets into a fight with Michael and Michael is knocked unconscious.