Patrick: Everything okay?

Robin: Just fine.

Patrick: Robin, if you're not feeling well, we can --

Robin: No, we are not leaving. This rack of lamb looks delicious and I am starving.

Patrick: Okay. Ah, guess where I'm going this weekend?

Robin: The miniature racecar expo at the convention center.

Patrick: How did you know?

Robin: I read it in the newspaper. I knew the little boy in you would be like, "oh, yippee."

Patrick: Yeah, well -- I have two tickets, if you want to go.

Robin: Well, I'd better if I'm going to keep you from spending your entire salary on toy cars.

Patrick: That's very charitable of you.

Robin: Excuse me.

Patrick: Okay, that's it, Robin, we're going.

Robin: No, I'm not going to be sick, I just have to pee -- sit.

Patrick: Okay. Okay, that's fine. You have to pee.

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Spinelli : Fair Lulu is not on the premises.

Carly : That's not an answer to my question. What are you guys doing? Working on something for Kate?

Maxie: Spinelli is actually helping me solve a mystery.

Carly: What kind of scheme are you cooking up?

Maxie: We are really busy, I'm sorry, Carly -- so butt out.

Carly : I'm really sick of your snarky little attitude, Maxie.

Spinelli: There's no need for animosity between the Valkyrie and the wounded blonde one.

Carly: She's trying to make Lulu's life miserable.

Maxie: Lulu's about as interested in fashion as she is in stamp collecting. The only reason she wants this job is so that I don't have it.

Carly: And she's twice as smart as you'll ever be.

Maxie: No, your cousin is a walking disaster. Now, if you'll please leave.

Carly: One word from me, and Jax will tell Kate to fire you.

Maxie: You might be able to tell Jax what to do, but he trusts Kate, and Kate trusts me.

Carly: Do you trust her?

Spinelli: I am merely performing a service.

Carly: I hope you are not doing anything that will hurt Lulu. If you do, it will break her heart.

Carly: Bye.

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Claudia: How would you like to buy the Metro Court hotel?

Johnny: Why would we buy a hotel?

Claudia: Because Sonny's ex co-owns it, and she just insulted me and threw me out. If I buy it, then piece by piece, slowly but surely, I can take it away from her.

Johnny: It's a waste of energy -- and money.

Claudia: It's not to me, John.

Johnny: So now you have it out for Sonny and his ex.

Claudia: I can multi-task with the best of them.

Johnny: We're running a business here, we need to stay focused. Forget about Carly. We need to make investments that will build our strength in Port Charles.

Claudia: Sounds like you already have something in mind.

Johnny: I'm investing in the Haunted Star casino.

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Lulu: You're right, Johnny can be unpredictable and dangerous. But it doesn't matter, because I've walked away from him.

Luke: Have you?

Lulu: Yeah. I mean, no offense, but you and Mom were a cautionary tale. She thought she could reform you. You gave it your best shot, but in the end it didn't work out. So there she was, in the house that she loved, hoping that you could settle down and be happy with her in Port Charles. But you were cooped up and miserable and that's just not a road I want to take.

Luke: That's not a road I would ever want you to take.

Lulu: I mean, yeah, I like Johnny. A part of me wishes that I could be with him, but a bigger part of me knows that it would be a huge mistake. So thank you for the warning, but I don't need it.

Luke: Ah, yes.

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Elizabeth: Emily was amazingly stubborn. When she wanted something, nothing could stop her. You should have seen h her with Nikolas.

Nadine: You mean Emily went after Nikolas?

Elizabeth: It wasn't quite like that.

Nadine: But Nikolas wasn't interested at first?

Elizabeth: When they met, Emily was just a teenager and she had this huge crush on him. Nikolas saw her as this sweet kid. Then they both fell in love with other people. But Emily always kept a really special place in her heart for him. And then finally he realized that Emily had grown up into this beautiful woman, and he fell in love with her.

Nadine: Wow, so Emily really was the love of his life.

Elizabeth: Hey.

Nikolas: Okay, so good news. The judge sentenced Monica to rehab and six months community service, no jail time.

Elizabeth: What a relief for her.

Nikolas: Yeah, and Edward drove her right to rehab from the courtroom. I really think that this accident has motivated Monica to get well.

Elizabeth: Yeah, I can imagine. I mean, if I had been the one to hit Sam, I know how I would have felt.

Nikolas: Sam made one final plea on Monica's behalf.

Elizabeth: Wait, she gave a statement?

Nikolas: Well, yeah. She stood up and said that it was an accident and Monica wasn't to blame. She was a valuable member of the community and shouldn't do any jail time.

Elizabeth: That was generous of her.

Nadine: You're the one who deserves most of the credit, though.

Elizabeth: Why do you say that?

Nadine: Well, Nikolas stood up and gave the most beautiful speech defending Dr. Quartermaine. It was really inspiring. I am sure that is what convinced the judge to give her a more lenient sentence.

Nikolas: Thank you.

Nadine: Emily would have been really proud.

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Luke: I plan to reopen as soon as I can get things up and running. I am only rehiring the best, which is why I called you. Nobody serves them up like you do, baby. So, if you're looking for a permanent gig, you've got one. How's that?

Tracy: Could I have that? Thank you. Don't call my husband again.

Luke: Now why did you do that?

Tracy: Which part of, "no call girls," didn't you get?

Luke: That call had nothing to do with sex.

Tracy: And I believe you, because you have a reputation for always telling the truth.

Luke: Tracy, is that sarcasm?

Tracy: Don't even think of arguing. Because I bankroll your every breath.

Luke: You think again, wife.

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Lulu: Oh, thank goodness you're here.

Carly: I've been looking all over for you. Let me tell you something. Don't let that little Maxie catch you slacking on the job because she will take full advantage of it, I'm telling --

Lulu: Right now I have bigger problems. I was at the Quartermaines, and guess who was there, chatting up my dad.

Carly: Johnny Zacchara?

Lulu: Yeah, yeah. He wants to invest in the Haunted Star.

Carly: You should feel flattered.

Lulu: Yeah, yeah. Except that I gave my dad this whole lecture on how I am way too smart to get back together with Johnny, and every word was a lie.

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Claudia: Look, investing in the casino is a great idea. Except for the minor detail. Luke Spencer happens to own that one and Luke was loyal to Sonny. As a matter of fact, when I went there to talk to him about the Corinthos organization, he wouldn't give me a shred of information. When I left, Luke probably picked up the phone and called Sonny and told him I was nosing around. Which could be a big problem.

Johnny: Where are you going with this?

Claudia: I'm saying -- he's a smart guy. Sonny ends up dead, we don't want Luke putting two and two together, realizing that we're the ones who killed him.

Johnny: Well, it shouldn't be a problem if you cover your tracks like you said you would.

Claudia: I'm covering my tracks. I've got my side. I'm just wondering why, I mean I'm just curious why you suddenly want to buy Luke Spencer's casino.

Johnny: It's a good business move.

Claudia: It's also access to Lulu.

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Robin: Thank you.

Patrick: You're welcome. Cheers.

Robin: I will have to pee any second.

Patrick: We'll just outpace you then.

Robin: Thank you again for a delicious dinner. I'm sorry I was all over the place earlier.

Patrick: It's okay. I mean, your body is going through changes. It's pretty amazing to watch actually. There's a baby growing inside of you, sprouting little fingers and little toes. Getting bigger, stronger, his heart pumping. Soon this baby will be born and everything is going to change. Your days will be rearranged around his or hers. Your life will take on a whole new perspective.

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[Beeping]

Maxie: What's that?

Spinelli: I'm in.

Maxie: Okay, well, hurry and re-route the package before I have a nervous breakdown. What are you waiting for?

Spinelli: First I would like your word that you will cooperate with fair Lulu and not try to undermine her in any way.

Maxie: That's blackmail.

Spinelli: No, it's a simple request. One that will divert disaster from fair Lulu and the wounded blonde one.

Maxie: Fine, fine, fine. I promise I will not submarine Lulu.

Spinelli: Okay, the Jackal accepts your pledge of honor. Mission accomplished.

Maxie: That's it?

Spinelli: Yes, the package has been re-routed. It will be delivered back here by ten tomorrow morning.

Maxie: Spinelli, you're wonderful. Thank you.

[Phone rings]

Maxie: Oh, the phone. I'll be right back. Kate Howard's office. I'm sorry, she's unavailable right now, can I take a message?

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Luke: I'm reopening the Haunted Star.

Tracy: Not with my money, you're not.

Luke: I don't need your money. I have another backer.

Tracy: Really? Who's your sucker this time?

Luke: Johnny Zacchara.

Tracy: Oh, no, absolutely not.

Luke: I don't recall asking your opinion.

Tracy: Look, you will not bring the Federal Bureau of Investigation down on my family.

Luke: You just don't like the idea of me being financially independent of you.

Tracy: No, I think the day you stop freeloading is the day I dance in the streets.

Luke: Well, dust off your dancing shoes, darling.

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Lulu: I told Johnny that we're over. Part of me was hoping that he wouldn't listen, but he did. So now he's being very cool and distant and he's not talking to me. Which we both know is making me want him even more.

Carly: Of course.

Lulu: So what do I do to stop thinking about him?

Carly: Maybe you shouldn't stop thinking about him.

Lulu: Wait a minute, you don't like Johnny.

Carly: No, I -- okay, well forget about the reasons I don't think you guys should be together. Why do you think you shouldn't be together?

Lulu: Because of my parents. They gave in to their connection and it wrecked their lives.

Carly: Come on, really? Sit down. I know how much you love your mom, but you're nothing like her.

Lulu: Everybody says that I remind them of her.

Lulu: Because you look just like her.

Carly: Laura was a homebody, she was a nester, she loved spending all her time with her family. You're different. You are so full of emotion, you could get drowned in it. And you don't, because you're a survivor. Which means you're like me.

Lulu: Well, I mean -- I see girls in college going to frat parties and football games and hanging out in the quad. Why can't I be like that?

Carly: You don't want to be like that.

Lulu: Why is life so complicated?

Carly: Because you are over thinking it. Stop, you need to focus. Stop thinking about my opinion or your mom's opinion or your family history. Just think about Johnny. How you feel when you are with him?

Lulu: Wonderful.

Carly: Okay, take it from there.

Lulu: Yeah, I mean -- if Johnny and Sonny were still fighting and threatening to kill each other, I would never be able to side against Sonny. It would be like siding against you. But, you know, since they made a truce.

Carly: Green light.

Lulu: Green light, yes. Yeah.

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Johnny: Okay, fine, yes. I would like it if Lulu wanted to be with me.

Claudia: So you're just going to hang around the casino hoping she changes her mind?

Johnny: No.

Claudia: Then -- I mean, why buy the Haunted Star?

Johnny: We always need ways to launder our money.

Claudia: We have nine different fronts in New York City alone.

Johnny: Yeah, but none in Port Charles.

Claudia: Honey, you're crazy about that girl. It's written all over you're face, you are so cute. When you care about somebody, Johnny, you are so loyal. That's what this is about, I know it is. Just be straight with me, come on.

Johnny: Lulu doesn't have any money of her own. I don't want her depending on her rich brother or her father's rich wife.

Claudia: This is about taking care of Lulu?

Johnny: Look, it may be a stupid way to spend my money -- I get it. But at the end of the day, it's not hurting anybody.

Claudia: Hey, you know what, it's as good a reason as any to buy the Haunted Star.

Johnny: But you do make a good point about Luke. He's smart; we can't risk him connecting us with Sonny's death.

Claudia: When is he planning on reopening?

Johnny: He's got a bum leg, so probably not for another couple of weeks.

Claudia: Not a problem -- Sonny dies on Friday.

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>> On the next "General Hospital."

Carly: Is this your way of punishing me for the miscarriage?

Elizabeth: Surprise.

Claudia: All you need to do is find an alibi.

Sonny: Everything goes strictly by the book.

Kate: Can I tag along?