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00:01Come in.
00:06So it's true.
00:08You really did resign.
00:11Ten more minutes and you would have missed me.
00:14Jordan, what's going on?
00:18Laura and I have had a few disagreements in private about her relationship with Sunny.
00:24And then Boyle put me on the spot in the middle of the press conference.
00:28I didn't feel like I could or should dodge his questions, so I gave my honest opinion.
00:35After that, it was either quit or Laura would have fired me for insubordination.
00:41Okay.
00:42I understand that's the story you're telling everybody.
00:46But I would like to hear the truth.
00:50Wow, Sunny, the place looks great.
00:53Looks like you've lived here all your life.
00:55Well, I had a little help.
00:56God, I hope so.
00:58This place is huge.
01:00I would have had it at the Quartermain house, but I would have had to put up with Tracy's non-stop complaining.
01:06I just didn't have it in me.
01:07No, you know what?
01:08I'm happy to do it.
01:09And it's like, I want to have more family.
01:12Yeah, let's see.
01:13Lillow and I hit the cake so the boys don't eat it all before we sing happy birthday.
01:18I think that is very good thinking.
01:19I can't believe I'm actually hugging you.
01:27Look at that smiling face.
01:28Uh, this really is a celebration.
01:29Speaking of celebrating, where is the birthday boy?
01:31Why did you want to talk to me out here?
01:32I just wanted to see how you're doing.
01:33I'm good.
01:34Everything's good.
01:35We should go back inside.
01:36It's your party.
01:37The party hasn't started yet.
01:38And it seemed like you were upset on the way over here.
01:40No.
01:41I'm good.
01:42See, I don't think I believe you.
01:43And it's my birthday, so you have to tell me what's going on.
01:44You can't outstubber me today.
01:45It's Grandpa.
01:46I think about Michael all the time.
01:47How's he doing?
01:50Uh, I just wanted to see how you're doing.
01:52I'm good.
01:53Everything's good.
01:54We should go back inside.
01:55It's your party.
01:56It's your party.
01:57The party hasn't started yet.
01:58And it seemed like you were upset on the way over here.
02:00No.
02:01I'm good.
02:02See, I don't think I believe you.
02:03And it's my birthday, so you have to tell me what's going on.
02:05You can't outstubber me today.
02:06It's Grandpa.
02:07How's he doing?
02:09Um, well, as well as can be expected.
02:12Skin grafts are taking really well.
02:15The doctors are really happy with his progress.
02:17And Michael is so motivated to come home.
02:20I just haven't had the heart to tell him that Willow and the kids are moving in with Drew.
02:25I mean, honestly, I've just been holding off because I really thought Willow was going to change your mind.
02:30But it turns out I don't know Willow at all.
02:33You didn't come over here to hear me rant, did you?
02:36I don't know.
02:37I just might join in.
02:41But I did have an ulterior motive for inviting myself over.
02:46Mac needs your help.
02:50Do you know who that was?
02:52Jason Morgan.
02:53But apparently you already know that.
02:55No, I mean, do you know who Jason Morgan is?
02:58Obviously, he's not very happy with you, and Jason is not a guy you want to have a problem with.
03:05I know he's Sonny Corinthos' right-hand man.
03:08Why, are you on a first-name basis with him?
03:11He and my sister are very tight.
03:13He's actually here right now. I'll call you back.
03:19Hi, Lucas. Are you looking for me?
03:21Uh, no. I just came to congratulate Marco on his new job.
03:26Oh. Well, that's very nice of you.
03:29It's a little premature.
03:31Diane told you?
03:32The minute she found out.
03:34Told you what?
03:37Jen said, well, it's my father.
03:42There you are. Are you ready? We gotta leave for Dante's party or we're gonna be late.
03:48Is everything okay?
03:51I'm not sure I'm in the right headspace for a party.
03:54I've got a lot on my mind.
03:56No, like I told the other guy, I don't need a tow truck.
03:59I just need someone to come and change the tire.
04:02No, no, no. Do not put me on hold again.
04:10Well, howdy, ma'am. Anything I can do for you?
04:25I know Dante would be disappointed if we didn't go to his party, but I really need to talk to you.
04:46What's upsetting you?
04:48I'm not upset. I'm more preoccupied.
04:51I, uh, was talking to your mom earlier.
04:54Uh-uh.
04:55No, it was actually pretty good.
04:56While we were discussing Dante's possible reactions to finding out that he has a son,
05:02I just realized how bad I want to be a dad.
05:06Matt needs my help.
05:08Yeah, he is really worried about this upcoming referendum on Sonny.
05:13Well, technically we know it's about the best place for the Esplanade, but we all know it comes down to the people of Port Charles deciding if they want Sonny's control of the ports to continue.
05:28And Mac's worried about the results.
05:31In a way, he thinks that this referendum makes Laura look bad, like she's passing the buck to the voters instead of standing up to Sonny herself.
05:43Does Mac have a plan for Laura?
05:47Yes.
05:48He would like Sonny to accept what the voters decide and not fight it.
05:55If the voters decide to take Sonny's property, he's not going to say okay and not fight it. He won't.
06:01That's why you need to talk to him and convince him to do what's best for Laura.
06:09If anyone can get through to him, it's you.
06:14What do you mean?
06:15I am telling the truth.
06:17Jordan, you forget how well I know you, and I know there's got to be more to this story.
06:22You know I've always had a problem with Sonny.
06:24I saw his entire operation up close when I was working undercover, and we both know the man thinks he's above the law.
06:30I don't dispute that.
06:31Yeah, well, Laura knows all of that, and yet she still considers him a friend. And that's a problem for me.
06:37Okay, I understand that. But disagreeing with Laura and resigning from a job you love are two different things.
06:44I wasn't loving it, though.
06:46And I resented the fact that Sonny was a factor in every major decision the mayor's office made.
06:53Boyle opened the door when he put me on the spot, and I couldn't stop myself from walking through it.
07:04Jordan, you're one of the most self-controlled people I know. The only other time that I have seen you out of character like this is when you were working undercover.
07:12I'm gonna stop you right there.
07:16What are you doing here?
07:18Well, this road borders the Quartermain's property, so we were just heading home back to the stables, gonna get ready for Dante's party.
07:28And we came across a damsel in distress.
07:32Just a grown woman who is very annoyed at the garage she's been on hold with for 46 minutes now with no progress.
07:40That's not cool.
07:42Is it, uh, just a flat tire?
07:44Yeah, but, uh, yes, yes, yes, I'm still here.
07:47Oh, great! When?
07:48No, when are they coming?
07:51Oh, wait, wait, hi, just, no!
07:54Ugh.
07:56Damn it.
07:59Okay, somebody is coming, but I think I heard the word, ours.
08:04Well, that's ridiculous.
08:06You got a spear in the trunk?
08:07Yeah, but no, don't worry about that. You've got a party to get to, and I don't want to hold you up.
08:12Molly.
08:14I'm not gonna leave you stranded on the side of the road while I go off and eat cake.
08:17What kind of a person do you think I am?
08:20Actually, you know what, you don't need to answer that.
08:23I think you're a good guy who sometimes gets himself into bad situations.
08:30And I would be very grateful if you would change my tire, thank you.
08:33Awesome!
08:34Hold on, let me...
08:35No, I...
08:37What?
08:42Hey.
08:43Oh, wow, um, I was not expecting you to say that.
08:50You think you're surprised.
08:52I didn't know, and I just hired him.
08:54Apparently, he neglected to mention that in his job interview.
08:57Well, you two obviously have a lot to talk about. I'm gonna go.
09:02Before you go, there's something I would like to say to both of you.
09:06I didn't conceal anything.
09:08I didn't keep my father's name a secret, and I didn't lie to either of you.
09:11We went through a very extensive job interview, and neither you nor Diane asked about my parents.
09:19I'm just curious. Did you ask the other candidates for a family tree?
09:23Well, this has absolutely nothing to do with me. I'm so sorry for the interruption. I gotta go.
09:29Technically, you may not have lied, but there are such things as lies of omission.
09:40Are you rescinding the job offer?
09:44Hi, everyone.
09:46Oh, there they are!
09:48Becoming gifts!
09:50Oh, sweetheart, thank you so much. You're a lifesaver.
09:54Hey, Olivia.
09:55Uh-huh.
09:56Are Leo and Charlotte here?
09:57Oh, I'm sorry, honey. Leo's weekly theater group is meeting today.
10:01I didn't want to take him out of his routine.
10:03And Charlotte, some friends from school invited her to go to a movie, and I'm just so happy she's making friends.
10:08I went ahead and told her to go.
10:10I was pretty sure I knew Dante would understand.
10:12Oh, of course he does.
10:16Martin?
10:18Are you there? It's me, Lois.
10:20Martin, Lulu, have you met Gio?
10:24This is my cousin Camillus, and he also grew up in Benson.
10:26Oh, yes. We've, um, seen each other around and at the Quartermains once or twice.
10:30Oh, yeah?
10:31Have you heard him play the violin? He's amazing. You should rock with you.
10:36Oh.
10:40Where's Scout?
10:41She really wanted to come, but she had other plans with her dad.
10:45But I thought Dante was her dad.
10:47Yeah, Scout has two dads, and she's very lucky because they both love her a lot.
10:52Speaking of Dante, where is he?
10:54Uh, he's out on the patio with Rocco.
10:58All right, well, I will tell him everyone's here.
11:01But I wanted to show you the new desk that he got from my room.
11:05Yeah, you know what? She's very excited to show you this, so, uh, I'll go out.
11:10It's all right.
11:11All right. Let's see this desk.
11:12Come on.
11:16Wow, Laura's press conference was this morning. There's already this many negative comments?
11:20Yeah. The hashtag MonsterMare is trending. My phone's blowing up.
11:25Well, okay. Let's, uh, put that on silent again.
11:29Look, don't worry about your grandmother, okay? She, she's pretty tough. She can take care of herself. I mean, this is all politics.
11:41People keep talking about grandma's link to grandpa, and I'm the link. I'm the reason they spend so much time together.
11:48No, you're not. I mean, it has nothing to do with you.
11:51I, they're both gonna be in my debate on Tuesday, and that's just gonna make everything worse.
11:55Grandma always has one or two photographers following her, but if grandpa's there too, there will be a lot more.
12:01Well, yeah, I mean, I guess, I guess that is a possibility.
12:05I don't even want to go to my debate anymore if it's just gonna make things worse for grandma.
12:09Okay, don't talk like that, okay? You worked really hard on this thing, okay? So you can't drop out.
12:13And don't you have a debate partner? You can't bail on them, right?
12:17I, I don't know what else to do. Unless...
12:20Unless what?
12:22Unless grandpa doesn't go to my debate.
12:25Are you almost done? I think your horse is getting restless.
12:31Hades will be fine.
12:33Its name is Hades? Is it dangerous? Is that a warning?
12:38His name is Hades.
12:40And, I mean, he's a little high-spirited, but...
12:43We just went for a good long run, so he'll be fine.
12:46Name's the horse Hades.
12:48Tracy. Probably reminded her of home.
12:50You might want to take it easy, though. If you're scared, he can sense it.
12:56The calmer you are, the calmer he'll be.
13:00Oh, good, yeah. Telling me my nervousness is making him nervous is a great way to calm me down.
13:04You'll be fine. Your, uh, your tire, on the other hand, won't.
13:10Thing's got a pretty good puncture in it.
13:13I forgot that needed to be fixed.
13:16Oh, well. On to plan B.
13:17Regardless of who my father is, I'm still extremely qualified for the job you offered me.
13:23And I still bring the same extensive list of clients to your firm.
13:26I understand, but that...
13:27My father has never had a criminal record.
13:30In fact, he's never been charged with a crime.
13:33The same can't be said for your firm's biggest clients.
13:36Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan.
13:40You have to admit, your client list is far more problematic than mine.
13:44Sonny and I are finally in a good place, you know?
13:50I mean, for the sake of our kids and my peace, I have no intention of butting back into his business.
13:57I don't blame you for not wanting to jump back in.
14:01And I know losing the peers after he's had them for so long would be a bitter pill for Sonny to swallow.
14:08Do you think that ultimately this could make Port Charles safer and more peaceful for everyone, including Sonny?
14:19What do you mean?
14:21Well, I was just wondering if he didn't own the peers anymore.
14:26Could this turn out to be a good thing for your family?
14:31Mom, Molly, and I had a noodle Buddha the other night.
14:37We watched a cheesy rom-com. It was a lot of fun.
14:41It was just something Molly and I planned as the perfect Davis Girls' Night.
14:46We were thinking of inviting you, but of course...
14:48It's okay.
14:50Sounds like you and Aunt Molly aren't fighting anymore.
14:53I'm surprised you knew about that.
14:55It was kind of hard to miss.
14:58Well, Molly and I are fine.
15:01We're always going to be fine, but now we're great.
15:04I'm glad.
15:06I don't know.
15:07I know my mom would be too.
15:13Grandpa.
15:15That isn't what it sounded like.
15:16No, that's all right.
15:18You don't want me to go to the debate?
15:20I didn't mean it, Grandma. I'm sorry.
15:22Is that why you were so upset earlier?
15:25It doesn't matter. I shouldn't have said anything.
15:28No, I mean, look.
15:30Something's wrong with you or whatever you want to talk about something.
15:33You could tell me anything, right? What's going on?
15:35It's not that I...
15:37I don't want you to come. I do.
15:40I love it when you come to my stuff.
15:42After Grandma's press conference earlier today, I'm worried it'll be bad for her if you two are seen together.
15:47Hey, what if we sit separately? Your mom and your grandma can sit together and Grandpa and I will sit together on the other side of the room.
15:56No, Rocco's right. I think it's best for me to stay home.
16:00You can record it, right?
16:02Yeah, yeah, of course.
16:04Are you sure, Grandpa?
16:06Yeah, yeah. Listen, I don't want to... I don't want to cause her any problems for Laura or for you.
16:14And I'm proud that you... that you're looking out for your grandma.
16:18And not for your grandma.
16:19Thanks.
16:21I'm really sorry. I'll make it up to you.
16:24There's no need to make it up.
16:33Sorry about that. You want me to talk to him?
16:35Come on. I'm proud of the kid. You know, he told me the truth even though it was difficult for him.
16:42Yeah.
16:43I'd love to be able to, you know, watch him and celebrate.
16:49But you'll have a video and I'll watch. It's all good.
16:53You think if Sonny no longer controlled the docks, it would be a way for him to get out of the criminal aspect of his organization.
17:06That he could be a legitimate businessman.
17:10I know I may sound naive, but it's possible, isn't it?
17:14And think how great it would be for your kids.
17:17It would be, but I don't know if it's possible.
17:19People don't generally walk away from Sonny's business, Felicia.
17:23That's true, but you never know.
17:26And if it could happen, this imminent domain thing could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
17:33Carly, you home?
17:35Yeah, in the kitchen.
17:37You are not going to believe me.
17:39Oh, hi. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
17:42Oh, it's fine, Lucas. I need to get going anyway.
17:46Will you think about what we talked about?
17:50I will.
17:52It's nice to see you both.
17:54Thanks for the coffee.
17:55Yes.
17:59What's up?
18:00It's Jason.
18:02Is he gunning for Marco Rios?
18:06There's a big difference between doing something illegal and getting caught doing something illegal.
18:12Yes, I know.
18:14And a lot of times, that difference is a good lawyer.
18:17Frankly, the fact that you and Diane have managed to keep Sonny from being brought up on Rico charges is one of the many reasons why I admire this firm.
18:26You know, I've met your father.
18:29And my first impression of him was that he was charming and intelligent and completely ruthless.
18:37That sounds pretty accurate.
18:38You didn't disclose your relationship on purpose.
18:43You're right.
18:45But I thought you of all people would understand.
18:48Why is that?
18:50Before I applied here, I did my research.
18:53You're Cassidyne, but you don't use their name.
18:57You've distanced yourself from your problematic family and their dark international reputation.
19:04I'm guessing you do that so that you are judged on your own merits.
19:07And that's what I really wanted, too.
19:14I appreciate you checking in on me, but if you still care about me at all, you will drop the subject and leave.
19:21Right now.
19:23What is going on, Jordan?
19:26Are you in trouble?
19:27Are you being blackmailed?
19:28No, no, I am not in any trouble.
19:30Then why won't you talk to me?
19:32Because I promised myself I would never lie to you again.
19:37Our marriage didn't work because I wasn't honest with you.
19:43I kept secrets.
19:44I lied to you.
19:45I convinced myself that I could keep my job separate from our marriage.
19:51I thought I was protecting you.
19:53You never have to protect me.
19:55Not then, not now.
19:57No.
19:58You need honesty.
20:00And you deserve it.
20:02But I couldn't give that to you back then, and I lost you because of it.
20:08It took a lot of work for us to get back to being friends.
20:12And I do not want to jeopardize that, so please, Curtis, just let this go.
20:19It is still really hard for me to accept the fact that I can't get you pregnant.
20:25I feel like, like I failed you.
20:31It breaks my heart.
20:32You are so wrong.
20:33The fact that you think that the extraordinary man that you are can be reduced to whether or not you can get me pregnant is crazy.
20:44You are more than any man I have ever met.
20:47All I want to do is be worthy of you, and most days I have to settle for an ace for effort because I don't think I'll ever really deserve you.
20:57How do you do it?
20:59How do you always manage to pick me up when I'm feeling down?
21:02Same way you do it for me.
21:05And all I want to do is think about our future together.
21:08Well, I'm finally ready to talk about that, too.
21:12I don't want my disappointment over us not being able to have a biological child stop us from moving forward with a child that we can have.
21:20I want to raise a kid with you, no matter what obstacles we have to face.
21:28So what do you think?
21:31You feel the same way?
21:36Well, I got a party to get to, so let's get moving on Plan B.
21:42Okay, so I will give you these.
21:44I'll wait for the tow truck.
21:45Thanks for trying.
21:46And tell Dante happy birthday.
21:49I'm sorry. You really think I'm going to leave you on the side of the road?
21:52Especially when it's about to get dark?
21:54I think I'll be fine.
21:56You've got a party to get to, and I think you need to let Hades run or have a carrot or something.
22:02You obviously know a lot about horses, which is good because we happen to kind of have an obvious solution standing right here.
22:08Happy birthday to you.
22:24Happy birthday to you.
22:26Happy birthday to you.
22:33Sweet.
22:34Sweet.
22:35Oh, um...
22:37Well, I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday than with my family.
22:42Which is fortunate for me because none of my friends bothered to show up.
22:47Means more cake for us, right?
22:49That is right.
22:52Everything okay, honey?
22:54Yeah.
22:55No, but seriously, I feel really lucky to have you all in my life.
23:04Michael, even going through what he's dealing with, called me today.
23:08And that's what this family does is we show up.
23:12No matter what it entails.
23:15So, uh, thank you guys. I love you all. Thank you.
23:19And, Ma, this is supposed to be a happy time, so no crying.
23:22I know, I know, I can't help it.
23:24I just love this family so much.
23:27All right, I second that. Now let's have some cake.
23:29Come on.
23:30Okay.
23:31All right.
23:32Take your rest, don't cry.
23:33Change.
23:34I still want to start a family with you no matter how we do it.
23:41Well, the great thing is there's still a lot of options.
23:43We just have to decide which one is right for us.
23:46Yeah, actually, I, um, I've been thinking a lot about it and I would like to rule out IVF with a sperm donor.
23:54I just saw how hard it was for Molly when her first surrogate miscarried and then how devastated she was when Christina lost the baby.
24:02I just, I don't think I can go through that.
24:05I agree.
24:07Keep coming back to adoption.
24:09I mean, I certainly think it's the best fit for us, but I didn't know how you felt about it, having given up your baby for adoption when you were a teenager.
24:17Who's Marco Rios?
24:19Oh, Miami Marco?
24:21Yeah.
24:22I told you about that job he was interviewing for.
24:24Well, he got it.
24:26As an associate at Alexis and Diane's firm, although I'm not sure that's going to work out now.
24:33Oh, well, that's a bummer.
24:35I still don't understand what any of this has to do with Jason.
24:38Okay, I'm getting to it.
24:39So, Marco texted me with his good news and I decided to stop by the firm to congratulate him.
24:46Okay, hold that grin.
24:48There's more.
24:49When I got there, there was a lot of tension between Jason and Marco and it sounded like Jason had just threatened him.
24:56That's weird.
24:57I have no idea why Jason would have a problem with your boyfriend.
25:00Okay, well, first of all, not my boyfriend.
25:04Secondly, Marco's father is Jen Sidwell.
25:09Okay, that's why Jason has a problem.
25:13And I know Sidwell is a really bad guy.
25:16I've heard all about his crimes that weren't technically crimes.
25:19He kidnapped Sasha and he held me at gunpoint.
25:23That sounds like something someone should have told me.
25:26I'm telling you now.
25:27Okay?
25:28Look, officially it didn't happen because Jack took care of it quietly.
25:31Oh, Jack took care of it.
25:33Well, then I guess everything's good now.
25:35Oh my God, knock it off.
25:36We're not talking about me.
25:37We're talking about you and Marco.
25:39There is no me and Marco.
25:42There was only ever a possibility and now even that's gone.
25:47Thanks for inviting me, Uncle Sonny.
25:49This was really fun.
25:50Your family and people in the neighborhood stick together.
25:54So, you got any plans for the summer?
25:58Actually, I do.
25:59Port Charles Symphony's got an apprentice program and they invited me.
26:04Is everything okay?
26:07Oh, here.
26:09Yeah, absolutely.
26:11I was just thinking about of all the years that Sonny and I have been friends,
26:18he's never missed a chance to help my family out.
26:21I mean, we've been through some really bumpy times, you know,
26:25but the second that Gio picked up that violin, Sonny supported him.
26:31You know, he made sure that Gio's musical education, it was a priority.
26:37I mean, how many people have someone like that in their lives?
26:41Not enough.
26:43Sonny has always been really generous.
26:46Yeah.
26:47I'm so sorry that Ned and Leo couldn't be here,
26:50but they're definitely going to be there for your debate.
26:52They got it circled on the calendar.
26:54You're going to have a ton of people cheering and clapping for you that night.
26:58Except that's not how it works, right, Mom?
27:00You don't cheer until the end and for the winner, right?
27:03I read that you could cheer and clap if your grandson was one of the debaters.
27:08All right.
27:09I'm really excited for the opportunity.
27:12It's awesome.
27:14I'm trusting you with my genuine feelings.
27:18So can you please just accept them for what they are and leave it at that?
27:23When we got divorced, I lost the right to have you explain yourself for everything you do.
27:32So I respect your right not to tell me.
27:37Like I said, I don't want to lie to you again.
27:40My lies have already cost me too much.
27:43They cost both of us.
27:45Well, thank you for caring enough to stop in and check on me.
27:51And for your understanding.
27:53Well, you're welcome.
27:56Just know my understanding comes with a price.
28:00Giving up my baby only made me respect the adoption process even more.
28:09I know that my son went to people who wanted him.
28:12People who couldn't wait to give him all their love.
28:16And I've always prayed for the chance to pay that gift forward, you know?
28:21To give a child a loving home.
28:25There are so many kids out there who need parents.
28:29Which is something else I've been thinking about.
28:32How would you feel about adopting an older child?
28:35I'm not saying I don't want a baby.
28:38I just want us to explore all our possibilities.
28:40I would definitely be open to adopting an older child.
28:43Me, Monica and Alan adopted Emily when she was 12 and they loved her with all their heart.
28:48I didn't know that.
28:49Because it didn't matter.
28:50Emily was a quarter mean through and through.
28:52She obviously remembered her biological parents, but she was fully accepted as a quarter mean.
28:59Okay.
29:00So we start looking into adoption.
29:02I just know there is a kid out there that is meant for us.
29:06It doesn't matter how old they are.
29:08Sidwell being Marco's father is a really good reason to walk away, Lucas.
29:13Yeah, but nothing I've seen from Marco makes me think he's like his father.
29:17And it's not like he lied to me and said his dad was an accountant or something.
29:21It just never came up.
29:22Well, you have to admit Marco wanting to work for Diane and Alexis puts him in an interesting light.
29:28Yeah.
29:29And after Brad, the last thing I want is another man I can't trust.
29:36You're right.
29:37We both come from problematic families, so I understand your desire to have your own life separate from your father.
29:45However, in this case, he's not just your father.
29:49He's also your client.
29:51He's one of many.
29:54True.
29:56Although Diane and I prefer not to hire individuals whose clients want to kill our clients.
30:02It's just not good for business.
30:05The optics aren't ideal either.
30:08But let me be clear.
30:10I represent the North American interests of J.S. & Associates, which is my father's firm.
30:16But my father has never involved me in any criminal enterprise.
30:19Now, I'm not going to sit here and say that I'll distance myself from him.
30:23Even if that means I lose this job.
30:27I love my father.
30:29I just hope that you'll judge me on my own merits and no one else's.
30:34No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
30:36Come on.
30:37Hades can easily carry the both of us.
30:39The x-ray won't even slow him down a little.
30:41I'm not worried about him going too slow.
30:42Wait, how fast does he usually go?
30:45Slow.
30:46Very slow.
30:47Like rock a baby to sleep slow.
30:49It's totally safe.
30:51No, I don't think so.
30:53I can't.
30:54I mean, it's safer than waiting on the side of a road for a tow truck that may never come.
30:59You make it sound like I'm in a horror movie.
31:01Sorry.
31:02A lot of them do start out that way.
31:04Come on.
31:05Get back to the stables and then I'll drop you off wherever you need on the way to Dante's party.
31:10Or you can call a rideshare if you want.
31:13If you don't want to wait for me, okay?
31:14I guess it does make more sense.
31:19Yeah.
31:20Come on.
31:21Okay, okay, okay, okay.
31:22We'll be fine.
31:23Fine, fine, okay.
31:24Just hang on a second.
31:25What?
31:27Okay.
31:28Really?
31:29You're gonna bring your briefcase?
31:31There are court documents in here.
31:32You can't leave legal documents on the side of the road.
31:37Dad, we should ride to Rocco's debate together.
31:41Uh, well, I'm not gonna be able to make this one.
31:45Some business came up.
31:48Is that a joke?
31:50Yeah, going to Rocco's debate?
31:51Yeah, well, uh, him and I have an understanding.
31:54We talked through it and everything and, uh, and Dante's gonna record it, right?
32:02Can I talk to you for a second?
32:04Yeah.
32:05Rocco has worked so hard on this, Sonny.
32:18This is the first time our grandson is putting himself out there.
32:21I know.
32:22I saw him practice, but, you know, I just can't make it this time.
32:25You are his grandfather.
32:28They can't adores you, Sonny.
32:29You're being there is not optional.
32:37I never thought I would see the day when you would put work in front of your family.
32:42Come on, Ma, you know Dad would be there if he could.
32:47Fine.
32:48I'm coming to this house and I'm gonna make sure you watch every second of Dante's recording.
32:58You okay?
32:59Yeah, I'm okay. I'm taking my pills and I, you know, it's...
33:05I'm fine.
33:07You know what? Why don't I tell her that the reason you're not going is for Rocco's sake.
33:11No. No.
33:12Because then she'll be mad at Rocco.
33:15Let her be mad at me.
33:16I'm a big boy.
33:17I can take it.
33:18I know you're good at your job and everything, but this would be a lot easier if you leave your briefcase here.
33:25Can't do that.
33:26But if it's safer for me not to hold it like this, I can totally just wait in my car.
33:29Like I said, easier, not safer.
33:31But I'm gonna hang on to eat tight, so you'll be safe, okay?
33:37Okay, just don't let him gallop or jump over anything.
33:39I won't. Promise. You trust me?
33:43I trust that you're good with horses.
33:46Good enough.
33:49Let's go.
33:51You promised to call me with whatever you're up against.
33:53I won't ask any questions, but I will be there.
33:57I promise.
33:59And thank you for your understanding.
34:02And you can count on me and my discretion should you ever need it.
34:05That means the world to me.
34:09What are you gonna do?
34:14I don't know.
34:16Maybe think about it some more.
34:19That's progress.
34:21In the past, you would have used Sidwell as an excuse to walk away from Marco.
34:26Where is the lecture about how I have horrible taste in men and Marco could break my heart?
34:32Boy, that would be annoying, wouldn't it?
34:34Ah.
34:36So you are doing unto me and Marco what you wish I would do unto you and Jack.
34:42Works for me.
34:44Yeah.
34:46Me too.
34:47I know all too well how awful it is to feel like you have to pay for the sins of a family that you didn't choose.
34:55My family did horrible things that I had no part of and yet I'm still associated with them.
35:02I knew we had a lot in common.
35:05Well, that remains to be seen.
35:08What we do have in common is our family backgrounds.
35:11So I hope that you'll listen to me when I say this to you.
35:16Walking the fine line between legality and family can be trickier than you think.
35:24And at some point, you are gonna have to choose between the life that you made for yourself and working for your father.
35:32Question is, should that day ever come, will I be working for your firm?
35:38I'm gonna have to talk it over with Diane.
35:42And do know that we will be doing an extensive background check on you.
35:47Knock yourself out.
35:49So, we're really doing this?
35:59We're doing this.
36:02You know, at first I was, I was really nervous.
36:05But now I'm just excited.
36:07You're gonna be the most amazing father.
36:10And any kid would be lucky to have you as their mom.
36:20I can't believe the crap they're saying about Sonny.
36:23Just a bunch of idiots who don't know what they're talking about.
36:25I, I got into it with a few of them.
36:28They don't want to hear the truth.
36:30You gotta be careful, man.
36:32The, the truth, they can be crazy.
36:34Good point.
36:35I'm gonna grab a soda before I write something I really shouldn't.
36:40You guys want one?
36:41I'm good. No, thanks, man.
36:45You really dodged a bullet tonight.
36:47What do you mean?
36:48If both your grandparents were here,
36:51people would have posted saying it's proof that your grandma favors Sonny over everybody else.
36:57It's total garbage. Grandma wouldn't do that.
36:59I know.
37:01But it's probably best that Sonny can't come to the debate.
37:06I'm sorry this referendum thing is happening before your surgery.
37:09People are gonna probably say some nasty stuff.
37:13Nothing I haven't heard before.
37:15Yeah, but are you planning on fighting back somehow if this doesn't go your way?
37:20I'm ready for it.
37:22I just don't want anybody to get caught in the crossfire.
37:25Here to you. I saved you a nice piece.
37:26Thank you so much. That's really nice of you.
37:27People from the oily boots together.
37:28Yes, they do. And if you ever need somebody to have you back, you call me, okay?
37:30Thank you, I will.
37:31She will too. Do you ever miss home?
37:33Uh, yeah, sometimes I do. You know, I always knew that one day I'd have to leave my hometown to pursue a music career. That's what my mom had to do.
37:48Was she away a lot?
37:49Was she away a lot?
37:50Well, before Gia was born.
37:51Sure. But, uh, you know, once she had this one, she really cut back on the traveling because she hated to be away from him.
38:01But she worked right up until the very second that Gia was born. I mean, literally.
38:18What do you mean?
38:19My mom was in California playing in a concert when she went into labor. That's why I was born in Los Angeles.
38:27On the next General Hospital.
38:35Nothing is ironclad.
38:37You're well on your way to becoming a true quartermate.
38:40Doesn't this seem a little blown out of proportion?
38:42What exactly do you expect me to do for you?
38:44If you really want to help Lauren, you need to get out of her way.
38:47Why'd you sell out to Sidwell?