Lulu: I was kind of surprised that you didn't go to France with Mom.

Luke: Really?

Lulu: It's not a judgment. I realize that you have a real commitment to Tracy. I just kind of thought then it would be different.

Luke: So you thought that I would leave my wife and run off with your mother? I can see where you would think that. But, no -- no, Laura and I had our life together, sweetheart, and it was wonderful. It gave me you, your brother, and enough memories to last a lifetime. But, you know, life changes. People change. I've changed. I've moved on. And now that your mother is awake, hopefully this time for good, I hope that she moves on and finds a wonderful new life for herself.

Lulu: Aren't you even tempted to go with her?

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Epiphany: Is there something I can do for you, Ms. Falconeri?

Olivia: Yeah, you can get out of my way. I got to get somewhere before all hell breaks loose.

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Sonny: I need to know the truth? About which son?

Kate: The one who got cheated out of knowing his father. The one who got left behind. Now I have to accept responsibility--

Sonny: Okay, we already sorted it out. Who's to blame, who's not to blame for what happened to Michael when he got shot. I mean, it's very simple. I'm to blame. You were great during that time. You helped me out a lot, and --

Kate: No, Sonny, no. Sonny, I don't think you understand.

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Spinelli: You attacked Maximista with intent to kill. Now the intent is mine. Your evil reign is over.

[Laughs]

Yuri: You are a mouse, not a man. Now you've backed yourself into a trap.

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[Guns fire]

[Guns fire]

Jason: What are you doing here?

[Guns fire]

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Spinelli: Make no mistake. The Jackal will not hesitate to exact revenge for his fair-haired beauty.

Yuri: You squeak a lot for such a little mouse. Let's exterminate.

Spinelli: No, no, I mean it. Stand back or I'll shoot.

Yuri: You just spoke your last.

Spinelli: No, I have to avenge the fair Maximista.

Yuri: Come out, come out. I know you're there.

[Gun fires]

Johnny: Now that we've evened out this playing field --

[Speaking Russian]

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Lulu: Should you really be doing that?

Luke: Yep, I really should.

[Laughs]

Lulu: Well, it was worth a try. You never answered my question. Were you tempted to go with Mom?

Luke: If she had asked me to go with her, I would have gone.

Lulu: Because you love her?

Luke: I will always love your mother.

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Kate: I know how much you love being a father, and I know how it kills you to keep them out of your life. And I hate the part that I played in making that a reality.

Sonny: There's a lot of things that either of us would have wanted to change that night that Michael got shot. And I can go a lot further. I mean, you know, it's like -- if you think about the way Carly and I raised Michael, we didn't do a lot of things that we should've done. But we had -- we had good intentions. But you know what? There are -- you know -- I said to myself that I would do anything so my kids would stay out of danger. I tried. It didn't work. I did everything I could. And I'll tell you, right now -- I would do anything to see my children right now. But I have to accept now that they just might be better off without me.

Kate: No, Sonny, no.

Sonny: No? What do you mean, no?

Kate: No. That is noble of you. But look, I'm looking in your eyes right now, and I see that pain. And that pain is caused because you don't have contact with your children.

Sonny: Right.

Kate: That's not fair. You deserve to know all of your children. And they deserve to know you.

Sonny: Well, you know what? They do, as much as their mothers allow.

Kate: That's where the problem is.

Sonny: Okay, I'm -- you're confusing me right now, Kate. What are we talking about? Carly or Alexis? I don't know what you're --

Kate: I'm not talking about either of them.

[Doors opens]

Olivia: I knew I'd find you here.

Milo: Sorry, boss, she wouldn't take no for an answer.

Sonny: Why are you out of the hospital?

Olivia: I need to talk to my cousin.

Sonny: I -- are you serious?

Olivia: Do I look serious?

Sonny: It's that important that you get yourself out of the hospital bed to track Kate down?

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Lulu: Maybe Mom is scared right now, you know? Like trust issues -- not to point any fingers or anything, because we're all guilty of keeping things from her. But you did lie to her about being married to Tracy. And you led her through the whole bogus ceremony of your wedding. It's not surprising that she's a little leery.

Luke: Yeah. Well, the situation between your mother and I is what it is. We both made mistakes that we have to live with.

Lulu: I guess I'm just like a little kid who doesn't -- wishes that her parents could be together.

Luke: It's not going to happen, baby. You have your own life to lead, and after everything you've been through, I would think that you would realize that and prioritize it.

Lulu: I love him, you know.

Luke: Yeah, I can see that.

Lulu: I'm sorry that I came in and I jumped down your throat. I just -- when I saw you and Johnny with your heads together, I assumed, like everyone else, you were telling him to stay away.

Luke: No, baby. John is my partner in this floating crapshoot. Whatever else he does is -- well, it's none of my business, unless, of course, he hurts you. And then he dies a slow painful death.

Lulu: [Laughs] Oh, you say that like you're kidding, yet I know you're telling the truth. I love you.

Luke: Well, then everything is okay.

Lulu: I'm going to go. Try not to drink yourself stupid.

Luke: I'm afraid that's too late.

Lulu: Oh, great.

Tracy: Well, I thought I'd find you here.

Luke: Greetings, wife.

Tracy: So, you're getting ready to reopen the Haunted Star? Is it safe to assume that we will be heading back to our version of normal?

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Kate: I don't have a problem with Sonny hearing whatever you have to say, but if you do, I have to wonder why.

Olivia: Because Sonny doesn't have divine right to be privy to my personal information.

Kate: Yeah, the whole "right" thing, divine or otherwise, is debatable.

Sonny: Hi, I'm right here. What the hell is going on with you two?

Olivia: What's going on here is that Connie's trying to have it all ways as usual. You're all over the place. There's no wonder Sonny's totally confused. You tell him you don't want him in your life anymore, but you can't quite keep away, so you just keep showing up, having jealous hissy fits all over me all the time. Why don't you make a choice and stick to it? But why don't you know one thing -- there is nothing that you can say or do that's going to create some miraculous overnight transformation in him. He will still be dangerous. He will still be the gangster.

Kate: I don't know if you're right or not. I'm going to think about it.

Olivia: I'd appreciate that.

Kate: I guess that's my cue to leave. Are you coming?

Olivia: Sonny and I need to get a few things straight.

Kate: Right. Oh, right, of course you two do. All right, if you have anything else to say to me, I'll be at the house.

Sonny: Should I have a clue what that was about?

Olivia: That was exactly what it looked like. It was Connie making a fool of herself over you.

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Maxie: Psst.

Lulu: Maxie, what are you doing?

Maxie: Shh! Act normal.

Maxie: Is she gone?

Lulu: Yeah.

Maxie: Honestly, Lulu, after everything I've done for you, the least you could do is move your butt when I leave you a message stressing the word "emergency."

Lulu: I'm sorry, I was with my dad. I checked my phone. What's going on?

Maxie: I need a ride.

Lulu: To Shadybrook?

Maxie: Stop it. I'm going to check myself out on another floor so Epiphany doesn't see me and call Mac, who would probably be really happy if they kept me prisoner in a hospital bed until I was like 35.

Lulu: He is worried about you.

Maxie: What else is new? Can we get out of here?

Lulu: What is the rush?

Maxie: I'm really worried about Spinelli. He's upset that I got jumped, and he was saying all these dire things.

Lulu: Like what?

Maxie: Like, "the Jackal will do what is necessary. I must protect the fair Maximista." I'm just afraid he's going to do something really life-threatening.

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Johnny: Whatever you're carrying, drop it.

Johnny: Now back away.

[Gun fires]

Johnny: The next time the bullet goes in your face. Drop the gun and disappear.

Yuri: The mouse got lucky. But who knows if it'll hold.

Johnny: Put those in the car.

Spinelli: That was a most impressive display. And your timing is a thing of wonder.

Johnny: We need to get out of here. Those guys will be back with friends. Clean that off. Take it back to wherever you got it from.

Spinelli: That would be Mr. Sir's secret bar compartment.

Johnny: You stole Sonny's gun?

Spinelli: I had no other choice. Stone Cold caught me with his firearm. I had no other choice. Mr. Sir's was the only recourse.

Johnny: What are you doing running around lifting people's guns?

Spinelli: I wanted to avenge the assault on fair Maximista. But alas, when faced with the moment of truth, the Jackal could not react like a man.

Johnny: You couldn't fire? You know how you reacted? Like a human being who's never been responsible for the death of another. That's nothing to be ashamed of, Spinelli. Be glad you're not a killer. It puts you on a very lonely path.

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Alfred: The timing of your legal trouble with Mr. Jacks is unfortunate, considering your looming deportation problem.

Nikolas: Yeah, yeah. Well, the attorneys are looking for loopholes right now. As for Jax, I knew he was angry at me for buying into the Metro Court, but I didn't see this coming. I mean, he's literally buying the ground out from underneath me.

Nadine: Hi, I'm really sorry to just barge in on you like this. I hate it when people do that to me, just come in unannounced, and I wouldn't do it unless it was really important. I know how much you're counting on this marriage to fix your citizenship status. It's just -- I want to help you, and I will, just as soon as I get back.

Nikolas: Where are you going?

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Luke: You know, I'm thinking we should give the citizenry of Port Charles a really splashy opening here. Something that keeps the high rollers coming back night after night.

Tracy: Oh, sounds fascinating.

Luke: Yeah, I'm thinking maybe I'm going to move all the gaming tables into the back room, open a restaurant, fine dining cuisine. You know, a good wine list, live music, maybe even a cigar lounge? Something that keeps those high rollers wanting to stay here all night long.

Tracy: A full renovation.

Luke: Right.

Tracy: Are you prepared to put in the time?

Luke: If that's your subtle way of asking if I'm going to be sticking around, the answer is a definite, qualified yes.

Tracy: Qualified?

Luke: Well, you know, I could get run out of town on a rail.

Tracy: You could.

Luke: Look, Tracy, I know this thing with Laura has been tough on you. And, uh, I appreciate it, because most women wouldn't have stuck it out.

Tracy: Well, I decided to, um, trust your feelings for me. All those things you said about loving me and being happy and our life together.

Luke: Good. Because now she's in France, and I'm just very happy to pick up where we left off and reopen this merry mayhem we call matrimony.

Tracy: [Laughs] Like nothing happened.

Luke: Yeah, well, you know, in point of fact, nothing really did.

Tracy: Is that true?

Luke: Well, I hope you're here to deliver the money John promised.

Ric: I'm not really sure you're going to be getting that.

Luke: Why not?

Ric: Well, while John Zacchara might be a fan of Luke Spencer for obvious reasons -- Anthony Zacchara, maybe not so much. Don't take offense. It's just your history of money laundering has Mr. Zacchara having serious reservations about allowing you to reopen.

Luke: Really? You go back and tell that boss of yours that he has no vote in whether I reopen or not. The Haunted Star will reopen, or I'll blast it to hell. And either way, the Zaccharas have no say in it.

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Maxie: Please tell me you found Spinelli passed out under the kitchen island.

Lulu: No sign of him.

Maxie: Oh, he's not upstairs either. This is all my fault.

Lulu: You really think he's out chasing bad guys?

Maxie: I know he is. And they're probably doing something really horrible to him right now.

Lulu: Okay, you know, maybe you should be staying away from him.

Maxie: What does that mean?

Lulu: Well, you distract him. You make him think he's got all this dumb macho stuff to prove.

Maxie: Gee, Lulu, thanks for the support.

Lulu: I'm just saying, Spinelli would do anything for you.

Maxie: Oh, my God, thank God that you're okay. Where have you been? I could kill you myself.

Spinelli: Why isn't Maximista in her hospital bed?

Maxie: Like I was going to stay in the hospital posted up while you were out slaying Russian dragons in my name. I mean, that's what you were doing, right? You went after the guys who attacked me?

Spinelli: The Jackal attempted and ultimately failed to seek justice upon the evildoers who brought you harm. Had it not been for the chance intervention of the coldly experienced mob prince, I would undoubtedly be in the morgue being fitted for a toe tag right now.

Maxie: You saved Spinelli's life?

Johnny: I had good timing.

Maxie: How am I ever going to thank you?

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Lucky: Is she here yet? Sam?

Elizabeth: Why would she be here?

Lucky: Sam, she called me. She told me to meet her here. And I thought I heard gunfire in the background.

Elizabeth: So she's coming to my house with the kids upstairs?

Lucky: Whoa, okay, maybe it was something else.

Elizabeth: Well, I certainly hope so.

[Doorbell rings]

[Knock at door]

Lucky: What's going on?

Sam: Hey.

Lucky: And why are you involved?

Sam: I'll tell you.

Jason: The arsons at Kelly's and the coffee house were the opening shots in a very bad situation. Elizabeth and the boys and Sam -- you're going to be safer out of town.

Elizabeth: Are you saying this is a mob war?

[Cell phone rings]

Lucky: It's the station. Excuse me.

Jason: Hey, hey, I'm sorry to approach you like this. You know, you mean everything to me. I just want to keep you safe.

Elizabeth: Okay, but what are you going to do?

Lucky: Exactly what do you know about a warehouse and dead Russians inside getting all blown to hell?

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Yuri: I've got the target in sight right now.

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