Spinelli's voice: A favor for a friend had The Jackal P.I. tailing the kingpin of Port Charles.

Luke: She wanted to know where you were the most vulnerable. I told her that to cross you in any way was unhealthy and that you weren't vulnerable.

Sonny: That's good to know.

Luke: So what's happening here, man? Are we gearing up for a mob war?

Sonny: Nope, not at all. Here's the deal. I have an understanding with the Zaccharas now. It doesn't make sense for either of us to break the truce.

Luke: Well, that's very cool and logical, but this Zacchara broad doesn't strike me as a logical thinker. And she's got a real nasty dislike of you.

Sonny: I appreciate the warning.

Luke: You've gotta watch these women scorned, Corinthos. Take it from me, they can be lethal.

Sonny: Drink up, because you don't want, you know --

Luke: To your health.

Sonny: Right.

Carly: My husband and I were discussing a personal matter. For you to barge in is really rude.

Kate: Oh, no, that would be your province, Carly. I actually did have an appointment.

Jax: That's true. Kate and I made arrangements yesterday.

Carly: Ok, fine. Kate can take a seat and wait until we're finished.

Jax: You know, maybe we should take a break and pick this up later when our heads are clear.

Carly: This is important, Jax.

Kate: Ahem. As is finding my new office space. In fact, it could be critical to the success of my new magazine. And by extension, the success of your cousin Lulu. I know how important her future is to you. I mean, after all, that is why you demanded that I hire her as an assistant, right?

Carly: If you want, you should go.

Jax: Ok, we'll pick this up later.

Carly: You bet we will.

Jax: Bye. Come on.

Robin: I'm sorry. I don't mean to get into your personal business.

Elizabeth: What de you think that Jason and I were --

Robin: It's just that the whole parenthood thing has been on my mind a lot lately, obviously. And it just brought up memories of when Jason was raising Michael. He is, I mean, and was a wonderful father, loving and patient and kind. It didn't even matter that Michael wasn't his biological son. Obviously, you may think that his job is an issue and that would put your kids at risk, so maybe he wouldn't be an option.

Elizabeth: But you're talking as if you think it is an option.

Robin: I know that you and Jason were involved, and I don't think you're the type of person to take that lightly.

Elizabeth: You're right, but it was one night and that was two years ago. It doesn't mean I don't care about him, because I do.

Robin: I don't mean to play matchmaker, but Jason -- he has so much to offer and -- I know you're capable of doing it on your own, but don't you sometimes wish --

Elizabeth: That I had somebody to hold me and tell me that everything is going to be ok?

Robin: Exactly.

Elizabeth: Yeah, I can do it on my own, but sometimes I just want it all. Is that so wrong?

Edward: Hey, hey.

Tracy: What are you doing?

Edward: Leave it alone.

Tracy: I have to stop her.

Edward: You will do nothing.

Monica: Sam, I've have, uh -- I've tried to think of what I could say to you. I know what you must be feeling.

Diane: Excuse me, the judge will be in at any moment.

Bailiff: All rise. The honorable Howard Morris presiding.

Judge Morris: Please be seated. This court is now in session. On the matter of the state vs. Monica Quatermaine on the charges of driving while intoxicated and causing serious personal injury to a pedestrian with her vehicle and leaving the scene of an incident, how does the defendant plead?

Diane: Your honor, my client pleads no-contest. She will voluntarily enter an alcohol treatment program and will serve six months of community service.

Alexis: The D.A.'S office seeks to impose no further penalty. I'm satisfied, your honor.

Judge: Well, the court is not satisfied.

Alice: You have a visitor, Mr. Luke.

Luke: Ah, no rest for the weary.

Alice: That's for the wicked. Hey, wait a second. Do I smell bourbon?

Luke: Well, it's probably just my body detoxing. That was a spectacular workout you gave me earlier. I'm gonna be sweating 90-proof for quite a while now, you know. Oh, I'm suddenly a very popular guy.

Alice: You get too close, I'm gonna get up close and personal. I'm gonna put you in a gory lock followed by a face smasher, you got it?

Luke: The dominator is just working out a few new moves.

Alice: Oh, and I could use the practice.

Luke: Ok, Alice, why don't you go warm up your pile driver. I'll be ok with Mr. Zacchara.

Alice: You sure?

Luke: Oh, yeah, but thank you.

Luke: Well, what's on your mind, my ledge-walking compadre?

Johnny: The haunted star.

Luke: My beloved vessel?

Johnny: It's neglected -- decaying.

Luke: Well, she may have seen better days, but I'm going to get her on her feet again.

Johnny: I can help your speed up that process -- provide you with the proper cash flow to get your casino up and running again.

Luke: Why would you want to do that?

Maxie: How'd it go?

Lulu: It went -- a lot.

Maxie: Did you scoop?

Lulu: Yeah, yeah, I scooped. Maxie, why didn't you tell me his gorgeous Musette was his froofy little dog?

Maxie: Well, you and Adrian had such a wonderful talk, I'm surprised you didn't know that already. By the way, here are his instructions on how to feed Musette.

Lulu: Forget it, I am not here to babysit some spoiled little mutt.

Maxie: No, you're being paid to be the second assistant. So if you'd like to stick around, you'll do what I tell you.

Lulu: What is your problem?

Maxie: My problem, Lulu, is that you didn't even know who Adrian Gaudet was. You don't know the first thing about fashion. This is all just some big joke to you. However, it's what I want to do with my life.

Lulu: And you're scared.

Maxie: Of you?

Lulu: [Laughs] That you'll keep screwing up and I'll be the one to call the shots around here.

Maxie: Ok, well, until then, you have a dog to feed.

Lulu: Well -- wait, you're about to screw up again. This is supposed to go to Paris.

Maxie: No, this is supposed to go to Hong Kong.

Lulu: This box is going to Hong Kong, Maxie. Kate has to sign off on it tomorrow.

Maxie: Will you stop trying to screw me up? I know what I'm doing. I can handle it.

Lulu: Great, Maxie, why don't you handle everything? I'm out of here.

Sonny: What are you doing here?

Kate: Uh, just wanted to see how a legitimate coffee business is run.

Sonny: Yeah? Well, I mean, I appreciate that you took time out of your busy schedule.

Kate: Actually, I had a very productive day. I found a perfect office space. Jax is giving me a deal at the Metro Court.

Sonny: [Laughs] Jax, he's -- he's great. He's just helpful, isn't he?

Kate: I know you don't like him very much.

Sonny: No, I don't care one way or the other about him -- if he would just stay away from my business and stop trying to tell me how to raise my children.

Kate: I can imagine that must get very tricky -- now that he shares that responsibility.

Sonny: It's way past Jax wanting to share anything. He has decided that I'm not good for my kids, that I'm a danger to my kids, that I should stay out of the picture, and that Michael should stay away from me. Oh, I don't see you arguing the point. You agree with him?

Carly: This is great. We're booked the 18th, 19th -- Kate Howard booked the launch party for her magazine here?

Marty: Jax signed off on it.

Carly: I can see that. I can also see he says we're comping the whole thing.

Marty: In exchange for valuable publicity.

Carly: It could be worthless publicity because the magazine could bomb.

Marty: She's Kate Howard.

Carly: So what? What's so great about Kate Howard?

Marty: Besides the fact that she's at the pinnacle of her profession, in demand all over the world, and epitomizes style and grace?

Carly: Bill the magazine. We're not comping the party.

Marty: But Mr. Jacks said --

Carly: I don't give a damn what Jax said. What's wrong with you? Kate Howard swans around here like she's the queen of the world, acts like she's better than everyone else, and you guys buy right into it. It's ridiculous. We're done. Thank you.

Claudia: You know, Carly, I couldn't agree more.

Carly: You're not welcome here.

[ Whimpering ]

Judge Morris: You were so drunk that you were oblivious to the fact that you hit a woman and left her lying in the road. She could have easily died.

Sam: Your honor, I chose not to press charges because I know the grief that dr. Quatermaine has been going through.

Judge Morris: That's very generous, Ms. McCall -- too generous. Everyone suffers loss, but that does not justify a person putting other lives in danger. Dr. Quatermaine wants to seek help. Well, she should have sought that help earlier. Therefore, it is the judgment of this court that the defendant --

Nikolas: Your honor -- your honor, wait, please.

Judge Morris: Who are you?

Nikolas: I would be dr. Quartermaine's son-in-law if her daughter Emily were still alive today. Listen, your honor, Emily was brutally and senselessly murdered, and she would've been the person that Monica turned to during this time. And also, her husband died of a heart attack less than a year before that.

Judge Morris: You know, we need to move on --

Nikolas: Listen, just listen. I -- I understand about what you said. You were right. We all -- we all suffer loss, but I think this is different because Emily was more than just a daughter to Monica. She was this -- this miracle that walked into her life when she was battling breast cancer, and she was the joy and the comfort in her life during that time. I'm asking, just for a moment, imagine having that stolen away from you. And then maybe -- maybe you'll be able to understand the depth of Monica's loss.

Patrick: Uh, the drug therapy is clearly working, but I think we should alter the dosage.

Robin: Hmm. So you really got a kick out of seeing me being swamped with Elizabeth's kids earlier. Don't think that it gave me second thoughts about raising this child on my own.

Patrick: Does every conversation have to be about pregnancy and babies? You know, can't I just take you out and t talk about that and just have a normal conversation like adults, have a good time? No, we can't. What am I thinking? Because it's always about babies because you have a one-track mind.

Robin: No, I don't.

Patrick: You -- come on.

Robin: I think about other things.

Patrick: Really? Ok, so?

Robin: So what time are you picking me up?

Luke: If you're hoping to get me to line up with you against Corinthos, you're wasting your time.

Johnny: Sonny and I have agreed to a truce -- that's not going to happen.

Luke: I see. Well, don't insult me by claiming you'd be a silent partner or that you wouldn't launder money.

Johnny: That's exactly what I'll be doing.

Luke: Ok. Well, the truth is that the amount of cash that you would make from me on the star is peanuts. So could it be that the real reason you're here suggesting this is that you would like to get closer to my daughter?

Maxie: Oh, thank you for coming.

Spinelli: Of course.

Maxie: I really need your help. Ok, so, you have to help me figure out which cities are in which countries and where all those are.

Spinelli: I'm sorry -- this is a geography emergency?

Maxie: Yeah, so there won't be any more emergencies. I can't keep screwing up, Spinelli. You have to figure out a way to put your brain into my head. Hello?

Spinelli: I'm sorry, I was momentarily paralyzed by the image.

Maxie: Look, I can do this, ok? I have a whole system set up. These are supposed to go out tomorrow --

[Phone rings]

Maxie: Hold --

Spinelli: Yeah.

Maxie: Kate Howard's office. No, the Paris box is supposed to go out tomorrow. No, no, no, no, don't -- don't do that. I'll fix it. Oh, I completely screwed up.

Spinelli: We can fix it.

Maxie: No, no, we can't. I blew it. I have single-handedly ruined the launch of Kate Howard's new magazine she can't afford to look bad, and I just made her look really, really bad. She's going to fire me. Oh, my god. I -- I know this is just a job, Spinelli, but I really wanted it and --

Sonny: I know how much Michael has suffered, right? And I know, unfortunately, how much of it is my fault. And if I could do anything to make it better, I would.

Kate: Sonny, I know how much you love your kids and of course you need to spend more time with Michael, not less. You're making all kinds of changes in your life, right? You're focusing on your legitimate business. You're turning your whole life around for Michael. It's the right thing, Sonny. Good things are going to come of it.

Claudia: I have every right to finish my drink.

Carly: I own this hotel, and I'm asking you to leave.

Claudia: Actually, you co-own this hotel with your husband.

Carly: My husband won't want you here any more than I do when I tell him that you were in the room when I miscarried his child.

Claudia: You didn't lose your child because I was standing next to you, Carly.

Carly: I don't like you, and I don't have to have a reason. I want you gone.

Claudia: Oh, you're jealous cause I slept with your ex-husband.

>> On the next "General Hospital" --

Lulu: You're buying the haunted star because of me.
Maxie: You cannot let that package be delivered.
Carly: I want you out of here.
Claudia: Do you always get what you want?
Robin: We're not going to dinner. I don't have anything that fits me. Now I have an outie.