Lulu: Well, uh, you're in trouble, dad. See, there's all this money going out and none coming in. So, that's just bad business.

Luke: Nice, junior accountant, adroit avoidance tactic.

Lulu: Am I about to get advice? Because I thought it was rule number one of the Luke Spencer parenting plan to pay no attention to my love life.

Luke: None paid, sweetheart.

Lulu: Uh-huh.

Luke: I'm not going to tell you what to do and who to do it with. I'm sure you have plenty of voices in your own head yammering on and on about the pros and cons of Johnny Zacchara. I'm just saying there are plenty of people in the world who will lie to you. So why put yourself on that list?

Lulu: I am not lying to myself. Why would you say that?

Luke: Well, let's see. You're awfully defensive. [Lisping] Me think you doth protest too much. [Normal voice] And whenever the thing comes up, you throw around a lot of attitude, and you go out of your way to to run into this guy.

Lulu: Ah, that, no. That's -- that is not true.

Luke: It's ok, cupcake. You wouldn't be the first Spencer to be ruled by your hormones. I'm just wondering why you don't have more guts?

Lulu: Guts? Now, you are calling me a coward.

Luke: I am saying, face what you feel and deal with it.

Jerry: Oh, excuse me. Aren't your Claudia Zacchara?

Claudia: Yes, I am.

Jerry: Oh, it's so wonderful. I have been wanting to meet you. I have heard so much about you.

Claudia: This is risky.

Jerry: Yes, it is. Have you heard from Ian?

Claudia: He's there. That's why I'm here.

Jerry: He'll get the job done tonight.

Claudia: I'd prefer to hear that from him and not be seen with you.

Jerry: Well, much like you, I am on my way to meet my alibi. It is so wonderful to meet you, really.

Claudia: Yes.

Jerry: Take care.

Claudia: Uh-huh.

Claudia: Um, I'm Claudia Zacchara. I want the penthouse.

Marty: Oh. I am so sorry, but we won't be able to accommodate you.

Claudia: Excuse me? Do you know who I am?

Marty: You said you were Claudia Zacchara. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that the suite isn't available to you at this time.

Claudia: Get the owner on the phone. Pick up the phone! I want to talk to the owner, now.

Carly: Sonny had Kate pick up Michael and take him to the warehouse. Did he bother asking me if I had plans? Did he bother asking me if it was ok? No. So, I am going to go to the warehouse, I'm going to get Michael, and I'm going to tell Sonny that a lot of things are going to change now, as far as Michael is concerned.

Jason: Ok, calm down.

Carly: Jax -- Jax went to Houston to take a meeting for Kate, because she had something too important to do. This was too important. Jax and I get in a big fight. He blows off dinner, all so Sonny and Kate can take Michael on some field trip, and they don't even tell me about it? Just like Sonny didn't tell me when he thought Michael was buying a gun?

Jason: It's not going to hurt Michael to spend some time with Sonny.

Carly: And Kate -- let's not forget about Kate. And don't even give me that look, no. Because when Michael went missing, Sonny couldn't leave his stupid girlfriend's bedside to go find my son. So, I am going to go to the warehouse, and I am going to take Michael. And then tomorrow, I am going to the courthouse, and I am going to limit Sonny's visitations. And Sonny has no one to blame but himself.

Jason: It's going to make it worse for Michael, if you go fight with Sonny tonight.

Carly: Sonny can't get away with this.

Jason: It's already done, Carly. Just let Michael be with Sonny. Tomorrow, you can tell Sonny how you feel in a neutral area, so the kids won't hear you, please.

Carly: And you are standing here just defending him, Jason.

Jason: No, I am not. I am not. He should have asked your permission.

Carly: Yes, that is all I am saying. You know, my permission --

Jason: All I am saying is that Michael has been through a lot. Sonny is trying to help him through it. Just cut him some slack.

[Telephone rings]

Carly: God, I am so upset, I could break down. Hello.

Marty: Mrs. Jacks, it's Marty. Claudia Zacchara is here.

Carly: So, tell her to leave.

Marty: I'm afraid she's being difficult.

Carly: Fine, I'm on my way.

Sonny: Tom.

Tom: Mr. Corinthos, hey. How are you doing?

Sonny: Good, good, good.

Tom: This is Agent Dawson and Agent Morris.

Sonny: Michael Corinthos, Jr.

Agent Dawson: How have you been, sir? I haven't seen you for a while.

Sonny: Yeah.

Agent Dawson: This is quite a haul you are bringing in.

Sonny: Yeah, have you been able to go over all the order and everything?

Agent Dawson: Mm-hmm.

Sonny: Good.

Michael: Dad? Hey, dad?

Sonny: Hey.

[Sonny laughs]

Sonny: You guys are just in time, huh?

Jason: Oh, wow. It's twice in one day.

Elizabeth: Do you mind?

Jason: No, I don't mind.

Elizabeth: Actually, I did call first, and Spinelli answered. And he told me that I could just come on over. And then when I got here, he ran out, like -- I'm sorry I had to leave earlier. The hospital needed me. This little boy had been in an accident. It is so heartbreaking dealing with children. They can't even tell you what's wrong.

Jason: Is he ok?

Elizabeth: He will be. His father was there, and you can see in his eyes that he would have done anything for that little boy. Actually, he reminded me a lot of you, and all the sacrifices you've made for Jake. I know that you would do anything for him. And it's made me realize, I think, I've asked you to make the wrong sacrifice.

Lulu: If you're looking for my dad, he's not here. I asked him to leave.

Johnny: Why?

Lulu: Because I wanted to talk with you alone, and tell you what you are doing really sucks.

Johnny: What am I doing?

Lulu: Come on, Johnny. I told you I didn't want to be with you, and now look what's happened. You said that you accepted it. You acted like you got it and you respected my decision. You were supposed to walk away.

Johnny: I did.

Lulu: Yeah? Except you keep popping up in my life everywhere, like at Carly's. Why would you ever go there? And buying into my dad's business? God, Johnny, how transparent is that? If you want me back, have the guts to admit it, and don't put it all all on me.

Johnny: It is on you. You want me, but you're too damn ashamed to admit it.

Carly: Thanks. I got it. I want you out of my hotel now.

Claudia: Are you always this arbitrary about who you let into your pathetic excuse for a 4-star?

Carly: We cater to a certain class of clientele.

Claudia: You are obviously just so easily threatened. I am a paying customer.

Carly: I don't want your money.

Claudia: You want a lawsuit? 'Cause this has discrimination written all over it.

Carly: It's private property. I can do whatever I want.

Claudia: Yeah, does your husband know that you are turning me away 'cause I slept with your ex?

Carly: You know, the way you keep bringing up your one-night stand with Sonny? Makes you sound like a stalker.

[Knock on door]

Jerry: Good evening, Mercedes. Hey, Morgan.

Morgan: Hey, Uncle Jerry.

Mercedes: Evening, Mr. Jacks. Were you expected?

Jerry: Oh, well, I had a sudden notion that I could beat my brother at backgammon. So, I got a bag of lovely Thai food and -- could wipe the floor with him.

Mercedes: Jax is in Houston on business.

Jerry: Oh. Well, that's all right. I could teach Carly the finer points. And I can, you know, help the boys brush up on their chopstick skills.

Mercedes: I'm sorry, Mr. Jacks. Carly is at the hotel, and Michael is at the coffee warehouse with his father and Kate Howard.

Jerry: Oh.

Michael: See how they work the loading crane?

Sonny: Ok, let me tell you something. You never ask somebody who works for you to do something that you haven't done yourself. When I was 17, I got a job working the crane.

Michael: Really?

Sonny: Yeah.

Michael: Cool. You think you could teach me?

Sonny: Yeah, yeah, when you get your learner's permit. And don't give me that look. Hey, Tom? Tell my boy here that, you know, that these aren't toys.

Tom: That's right, Mr. Corinthos. You need special qualifications. Mike, you want to learn how we take inventory?

Michael: Sure.

Sonny: Go.

Michael: Thank you.

Sonny: Listen. Come here. Oh, come here, I want to show you something. Smile.

[Kate laughs]

Kate: You know, I think you missed your true calling on that loading crane.

Sonny: Trust me, it's better to own them. I got to tell you, you know, you were absolutely right in suggesting bringing him here because I definitely think he needed it.

Kate: Well, he's at a tough age. He's going through a lot of changes. But he is still a boy, and he needs his father.

Sonny: Well, he's got me, you know that. And you got me, right?

Kate: Oh, do I?

Sonny: Well, I'm just saying, you know.

Michael: Dad, get a room.

Sonny: Will you watch your mouth, buddy?

Elizabeth: We told ourselves Jake would be safer if you kept your distance. I know how hard that was for you.

Jason: It's what we both decided, you know.

Elizabeth: Then we were both wrong. Because as much as it hurts you, it hurts Jake even more. You're his father. You deserve to raise your own son.

Jason: Are you sure about this? 'Cause it can't work if you're afraid.

Elizabeth: No one's life is ever perfect, Jason. The best thing we can do for our children is just love them. It's wrong to keep sneaking around and lying to people, especially the boys. I just can't justify it anymore.

Jason: You want me to do the right thing for Jake and Cameron.

Elizabeth: And for us. 'Cause I love you. And I -- I want to share a life with you. If you still want to share a life with me.

Jason: If I still want -- I -- that is all -- that is all I want. I want a life with you. And I want a family with you.

Johnny: You've been doing this from the first night that we met. Changing your mind back and forth. One minute you're with me and the next minute you're telling me to get out of your life.

Lulu: That's because one minute you're a sweet piano-playing guy, and the next minute, you're some gun-toting whack job.

Johnny: Oh, so, you'd rather I lied to you, pretend to be somebody I'm not.

Lulu: No, no, I am sick of it. I am sick of not knowing how to feel about you, of not wanting to think about you, when that's all that I do. And promising myself that I'm not going to see you anymore, when you keep popping up in my life.

Johnny: Then why the hell do you keep getting in my face and judging me? You think you know me?

Lulu: Oh, get over it.

Johnny: You don't know a damn thing about me.

Lulu: Get over it. You think you are so damn mysterious, but I see right through you. You want me to chase you. You're jerking me around on purpose.

Johnny: Oh, right, so it's my fault.

Lulu: It is your fault!

Johnny: Then forget about us.

Lulu: I want to -- I want to forget about you, but you won't let me.

Carly: Correct me if I'm wrong, but you and Sonny had a one-night stand. Which shows incredible bad taste on Sonny's part. But I think he made up for it by ducking you every chance.

Claudia: Are you sure about that, Carly?

Carly: You are a woman looking for a restraining order. You can leave now, or I'd be more than happy to throw you out myself.

Claudia: You know Kate Howard can't hold on to a man like Sonny. But I can. And that scares the hell out of you. Good instincts, Carly. You should be scared. Because no matter how hard he tries, he's not going to ever be able to stay away from me.

Jerry: Come on, Ian, answer.

[Brakes squeal]

Alexis: Are you insane? You nearly killed me.

Jerry: Alexis, I am so sorry. Are you all right?

Alexis: No.

Jerry: Well, I'm sorry. I seem to have lost my phone.

Alexis: Forget about your phone. What the hell is wrong with you?

Michael: Dad? There is a stack of coffee bags so high, this guy had to use a ladder to reach the top.

Sonny: And they are still unloading the ship. And you know what else?

Michael: What?

Sonny: This coffee is going to be in stores and restaurants from the Hudson River all the way up to Canada.

Michael: Yeah, right.

Sonny: What is that supposed to mean?

Michael: What's really in these coffee bags? You can tell me. Are you smuggling something?

Sonny: Mike -- Michael, you know what? That's not even funny.

Michael: You're not really a coffee importer?

Sonny: Yes, I am. I am very proud of the business. It is for you, Morgan, and Kristina. If you do is right, you won't need a gun. Do you get what I am saying?

Michael: Yeah. Love you dad.

Sonny: I love you, too. Go on d play. Stop bothering me. You ok?

Kate: Yeah, I'm fine. I'm not hit. Are you ok?

Sonny: Yeah.

Foreman: He's bleeding! Someone call 911! Mike, can you hear me?

>> On the next "General Hospital" --

Jason: I want to marry you.
Sonny: I need help. There's too much blood here.
Michael: Uhh.
Epiphany: Gunshot wound to the head at the Corinthos warehouse.
Carly: What? What happened?