Sasha: Ilya. I got a call from Moscow today. They are not happy.

Ilya: Morgan arrived early.

Sasha: They are not interested in excuses. They want results. No matter what, Jason Morgan has to die.

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Spinelli: I cannot abandon my master in his time of need.

Jason: You can still work for me if you don't live here.

Spinelli: Yeah, but if I'm to provide the highest quality of tech support, I should and will remain on the premises. I trust your interview with the law-abiding ones went by without any undue stress.

Jason: The agent closed the case.

Spinelli: No doubt fair Samantha described the daring rescue of young Jake while you remained customarily silent.

Jason: No, Diane wanted me to cooperate.

Spinelli: So you actually conversed with the minions of law enforcement?

Jason: There's no way to hide what happened. Those men took Jake hostage. I killed them trying to rescue Jake.

Spinelli: Clearly, the agent agreed that you and fair Samantha joined forces to save an innocent child and therefore were acting in -- well, it's not exactly self-def -- I shall research the term.

Jason: No, no, no, stop. I don't want you -- I don't want you to research anything, okay? I need information on the Russians.

Spinelli: Perhaps Stone Cold need not battle the Slavic scoundrels on his own. Well, you know, since Mr. Sir now controls the firepower of the formidable Zacchara clan, might it not be an opportune moment to rejoin forces with your former friend and reconcile?

Jason: You -- you want me to go to Sonny for help?

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Claudia: Okay, wait. The last time we kissed, you barely tolerated it. In fact, I got the feeling you'd rather be having a root canal. Now you're kissing me. Why?

Sonny: Why do you think?

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Sasha: We're changing strategies. No more hostages. I refuse. We've attracted far too much attention from law enforcement.

Ilya: The locals will still be a problem.

Sasha: Well, then we'll solve it.

Alexis: Gentlemen, Ms. Donev, fortuitous I should run into you. It saves me the trouble of a subpoena.

Sasha: It's dangerous here at night. What are you doing out running around?

Alexis: I was going to ask you the very same thing. Actually, I have quite a few questions for you.

Sasha: Well, I'm afraid now is not a good time.

Alexis: Oh, well, all right. A subpoena it is.

Sasha: In connection with what?

Alexis: You're being characterized as a person of interest, which covers a lot of area these days. Basically, because of the carnage left at the roadhouse, murder, conspiracy, that sort of thing. So you can have this discussion with me here or we can have it at the office. It is entirely your choice.

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Lucky: Sam, I picked up dessert.

Lucky: Sam?

Lucky: So much for dinner.

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Lulu: Since when did you become so obsessed with my sex life?

Maxie: Like I care what you and Johnny do in bed.

Johnny: Yeah, you seem like you care right now.

Maxie: Yes, Johnny, you are a hot guy, but I know lots of hot guys. And here's what I really care about -- my job. I'm pretty sure you don't understand that because you've never had one before, but I also care about getting this apartment into a decent place to live and not hearing my roommate and her boyfriend banging their brains out 24/7.

Lulu: Time out. You have not heard anything. So far, you've paid attention. Now you've jumped to the wrong conclusion.

Maxie: I really hope letting you share this apartment with me doesn't turn out --

Lulu: What do you mean letting me share this apartment with you?

Maxie: Well, I was here first.

Lulu: By, like, two seconds. My name is on the lease, too.

Maxie: Only because you were desperate for a place to live and we're friends, kind of.

Lulu: Well, obviously, friends don't always make the best roommates.

Maxie: Clearly, so if you'd like to leave, like, immediately, no harm, no foul.

Lulu: I am not going anywhere. You need a roommate as badly as I do.

Maxie: Not really, I mean, I make more as a first assistant than you do as a second. And I didn't miss weeks and weeks of work because I had a mental breakdown.

Lulu: Okay, no, no, no, that does not give you the right to dictate what I do with my boyfriend in my bedroom.

Maxie: It does if I can hear every little thing you guys are doing.

Lulu: Invest in some earplugs.

Maxie: I shouldn't have to block out noise in my own apartment.

Lulu: You're not understanding the fact that he's my boyfriend --

Maxie: Spinelli was right. We have to make rules for this apartment immediately.

[Lulu scoffs]

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Jason: I won't ask for Sonny's help.

Spinelli: I'm sorry, I beg for enlightenment. Is this current impasse the result of personal animosity or mob politics?

Jason: Okay, the first thing that Sonny taught me was stay detached. Thinking with your emotions makes you stupid and stupid gets you and everybody around you killed. See, the problem is, when Kate got shot, Sonny was so focused on revenge, he didn't even stop to consider the consequences.

Spinelli: Mr. Sir assumed that the Russian shell casing found at the scene of the crime was proof of Karpov's guilt.

Jason: Okay, that's -- maybe, okay? But Sonny should've assessed how much money the Russians already put into Port Charles and how hard they're going to strike back if Sonny takes out the man they put in charge. But he acted without thinking. So when retaliation came, it was aimed directly at Sonny's power base.

Spinelli: Which now belongs to Stone Cold.

Jason: Right. Now, look, the Russians did exact opposite of Sonny. They were actually methodical. They focused on -- on the person who would be Sonny's strongest ally, which was me. They burn my offices. They target my people. And they went after my family. Now, I don't -- I don't think for a second that when Sonny pulled that trigger on Karpov he knew Jake would be taken hostage, but he should've.

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Claudia: Okay, well, let's look at the obvious. You didn't kiss me because you were suddenly overwhelmed with tender feelings. Maybe you might like me a little bit more than you used to, but I kind of doubt it.

Sonny: Why do you always have to over-analyze everything?

Claudia: I've never been married before. It's making me introspective and -- and something changed, and it wasn't me. So maybe you're trying to solidify your relationship to the Zaccharas by strengthening our marriage or -- or maybe you don't feel compelled to be faithful to your former love anymore?

Sonny: I thought we agreed that you weren't going to disrespect Kate.

Claudia: No, I mean this with all the respect that she deserves. Maybe you had it in your mind that you married me for business and that you would someday, somehow, go back to Kate, but maybe you've changed your mind.

Sonny: No, maybe you're reading into the kiss more than you should.

Claudia: Oh, okay. So let's explore the other options. You need the Zaccharas.

Sonny: Yes.

Claudia: The Russians made a move against Jason and now you think they're coming after you or... you know that Jason's vulnerable and you're getting ready to make your own move against him.

Sonny: Why would I move against Jason? He's my oldest friend.

Claudia: You don't believe that and neither does he.

Sonny: Oh, now you're going to tell me about my relationship with Jason?

Claudia: Jason was your protégé, right?

Sonny: Yeah.

Claudia: You taught him everything he knows. And he repaid you by taking away the business you helped him learn to run.

Sonny: He didn't really just take it away. I -- I asked him to.

Claudia: Yeah, but if it was that clean and simple, why didn't he hand it over when you wanted it back?

Sonny: I don't know. I guess we -- we -- we just had a difference of opinion.

Claudia: Okay, but look, this very complicated situation goes wrong, I could end up dead. I think the least I deserve is to know what went wrong between you and Jason.

Sonny: It's no secret. Jason helped Carly take my sons away from me.

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[Door opens]

Lucky: Dad?

Luke: Oh, it's you. I thought it was Tracy here to save me from myself.

Lucky: Do I want to know?

Luke: Probably not. It involves the Dominican Republic, tropical drinks, a monsoon, and quickie divorces.

Lucky: You got a divorce?

Luke: No, no, no. Tracy thinks that I think she did, but she didn't, so I'm supposed to be on the bender to end all benders in order to win her back.

Lucky: I see.

Luke: So, what's up with you? What's in the box?

Lucky: Cannoli.

Luke: You shouldn't have, pal.

Luke: No, I didn't. They're dessert for me and Sam, except she stood me up.

Luke: I'm sorry.

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Sasha: If I choose to answer your questions, nothing I say will be admissible in court. You know that.

Alexis: Good point. So let's call this a preliminary interview. You're actively promoting the establishment of a Russian criminal syndicate right here in Port Charles.

Sasha: My client was tragically murdered. I'm simply looking out for his business interests.

Alexis: What kind of business are you talking about?

Sasha: It's all a matter of public record, but I'd be happy to show you the paperwork.

Alexis: What dummy corporation owns the roadhouse?

Sasha: Why do you ask?

Alexis: It blew up. I think you know that. With a little boy inside. I think you know that, too.

Sasha: I didn't at the time.

Alexis: So the name Jake Spencer means nothing to you?

Sasha: His mother confronted me in the hospital. I decided not to engage out of respect for her grief. But I hear that her child survived. Please, send my regards to his mother.

Alexis: You need to ask your colleagues to give me some room.

Sasha: It was your idea to ask questions in a dangerous part of town, Ms. Davis. My associates are simply doing their job.

Alexis: I understand that you're not from this country, so let me explain. It is frowned up to threaten a district attorney here in America.

Sasha: You're in a difficult position as district attorney, aren't you? But, lawyer to lawyer, certainly woman to woman, I understand why you're harassing me. You are desperately trying to deflect attention from your lover, who has disappeared, and your daughter, who, most unfortunately, has not.

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Spinelli: If I may ask, what are your current intentions vis-à-vis Mr. Sir?

Jason: Sonny knows that I'm distracted by the Russians. It would be a good time for him to move in on my territory.

Spinelli: Mr. Sir is the cause of your current troubles with the Slavic scoundrels. It -- it would be dishonorable, not to mention unfair, to take advantage of said troubles to further his own ends.

Jason: Something else Sonny taught me, take advantage of weakness when you get the chance.

Spinelli: Do you believe Mr. Sir would do that to you?

Jason: Ten months ago, I wouldn't have believed Sonny would have joined the Zaccharas. But 10 months ago, Michael wasn't in a coma. And that's -- that's where this all started. I mean, Sonny has not been thinking clearly since.

Spinelli: Do you think he's unhinged by grief?

Jason: I think that Sonny started lying to himself. And I have no room to criticize because I did the exact same thing. I told Sonny, people who do what we do, they don't get to have a happy life. And I started planning a life with Elizabeth and Jake. I had to watch an explosion nearly kill my son for me to see the truth. Sonny is still lying. And I have no idea what I'm going to do if he makes a move against me.

[Knock on door]

Agent Rayner: Mr. Morgan, I need a few minutes of your time.

Jason: I'm in the middle of a meeting.

Agent Rayner: Well, I could call you down for another interview, but that would be a waste of time.

Jason: Finish up on that research.

Spinelli: A thousand apologies, over-empowered government flunkie.

Jason: Do I need to call my attorney?

Agent Rayner: No, hear me out first. What I have to say could save your life.

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Sasha: It's common knowledge that Sam McCall is your daughter. And you were less than discreet in your affair with Jerry Jacks.

Alexis: Again, you need to tell your friends here that they need to give me some room.

Sasha: It must've been incredibly awkward for you when Jerry's boat exploded in the harbor. How did you explain all the cash and drugs?

Alexis: We have reason to believe the drugs came from Karpov.

Sasha: Well, then Jerry must have been transporting them.

Alexis: I would imagine you know all about that. You might even be responsible for his death.

Sasha: Anybody could've killed Jerry Jacks, including your daughter. You know, come to think of it, wasn't she arrested for possession of stolen pharmaceuticals? And weren't they found in her home?

Alexis: No need to worry about that. The charges were dropped.

Sasha: Yeah, I'm not surprised. Family is family. But it must be incredibly inconvenient for you to have a drug-smuggling slut for a daughter.

Alexis: Apparently you didn't hear me. You tell your thugs to back the hell off or I push the button releasing the text directly to the police department telling them where you're located at this minute. It's your choice. They'll be here in two minutes.

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Lucky: Sam decided to run her own investigation to catch Jerry. And anyway, I'll just skip the details, but she found herself on the boat with him.

Luke: Was that her choice or his?

Lucky: His, I think. But Jason, he found her just in time and got Sam out.

Luke: That's better than the alternative.

Lucky: Yeah, but Sam -- she -- you know what? When she gets in her mind anything that happens to be dangerous, you know, she just -- she can't stop. It's like she doesn't have any brakes.

Luke: I understand that.

Lucky: I'm not sure I do.

Luke: Cowboy, you should know by now that just because you love somebody, it doesn't mean that your lives will fit together.

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Claudia: You know, not to side with your ex-wife, but I can kind of see, considering everything, why Carly wouldn't want you around her children.

Sonny: Absolutely, which is why I tried to do the right thing, getting out of the mob, going legit. But I still couldn't see my kids. Anyway, I'm going to have to live for the rest of my life with the guilt of what happened with Michael. But, you know, I got to tell you, one thing I learned is I'll never -- I'll never see my kids again without guards and making sure that the situation is safe.

Claudia: Yeah, but maybe there's some way that you can petition the court to get some kind of custody.

Sonny: There's no point. I -- I -- I voluntarily renounced custody.

Claudia: You just said that Jason helped Carly take your children away.

Sonny: I wanted to get out of the business. Jason wouldn't agree to take over unless I signed away all my parental rights to Carly.

Claudia: So she -- he sided with her.

Sonny: Yeah, he did. You know, I used to -- you know, when I first met Carly, I hated her and I used to tell Jason to stay away from her. They became friends and then something changed. Well, I guess what changed was I -- I married Carly. He was my best friend and we were like family.

Claudia: Let me guess. You walked in one night and caught them banging each other's brains out?

Sonny: No, worse. They took away my sons.

Claudia: Wow.

Sonny: You know, Jason -- I got to tell you. You know, he was always -- I always felt he would be loyal to me to the end, that I would -- I would trust -- I could trust him with my life. He knew how much my sons meant to me. He could've talked Carly down. He could've found a compromise, but he -- he backed her all the way.

Claudia: Wow. I have to say, I had it completely wrong.

Sonny: I'm sure that's not the first time.

Claudia: You trusted Carly and Jason. They betrayed you. So you pinned all your hopes on Kate Howard and that didn't work out. And now you're stuck married to me. You want our marriage to work out because the Zaccharas are all you've got left.

[Knock on door]

Milo: Anthony Zacchara to see you.

Claudia: Hi, Daddy.

Sonny: Can you just call -- you know, next time you come?

Anthony: Claudia, leave. Your husband and I have business to discuss.

Sonny: Okay, now, she's my wife now, so you're going to have to just respect her a little more than that, okay?

Anthony: Look, I'm not challenging your authority, see? I'm not trying to take over, but all hell is breaking loose out there, and I damn well expect to know what you're planning to do about it. How are you going to play this Russian nonsense to the Zaccharas' advantage?

Sonny: It's very simple, Anthony. I have a strategy, a very good one.

Anthony: I'm not discussing strategy with Claudia in the room.

Sonny: Then you're going to have to leave because -- and I'll just go ahead and talk it over with my wife.

Anthony: Fine. Who am I to come between the newlyweds?

Sonny: Okay, Anthony, this is the way it's going to work. While Jason's distracted, I'm going to move through his territory because I know all the piers and everything like that, how to offload shipments where, to, and the whole thing.

Anthony: You think he's not going to notice?

Sonny: Jason doesn't want to have anything to do with me. So, hey, Jason doesn't have the resources to fight me and the Russians at the same time.

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Agent Rayner: We have extensive files on you, Mr. Morgan. Until the age of 20, you were Jason Morgan Quartermaine, socially prominent, involved in your community, straight "A" student bound for med school, destined to become a pillar of your community.

Jason: I don't need the FBI to tell me who I am.

Agent Rayner: There was a car accident. You sustained brain damage. There's strong evidence to believe that you were mentally incompetent when you went to work for Michael "Sonny" Corinthos, Jr., that he led you into a life of organized crime when you were incapable of realizing what that really meant.

Jason: Is that what you're doing -- you're offering me the chance to plead mental incompetence?

Agent Rayner: Since you've met Sonny, you've been arrested more than 30 times. You've been tried twice for murder. Now you've taken over the Corinthos organization. It's only a matter of time before you get caught or you get killed.

Jason: I still haven't heard what you want.

Agent Rayner: The FBI is prepared to offer you immunity from prosecution.

Jason: In exchange for what?

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Maxie: If we're going to be sharing this apartment together, we need to write down some rules.

Lulu: You boss me around at work. You don't boss me around here. I stay out of your way. You stay out of mine.

Maxie: Test question. I leave Chinese food in the fridge. You come home late one night, and you're starving. Do you eat it?

Lulu: Yes, but I pay you back.

Maxie: Wrong answer. Rule one, assign shelves in the refrigerator.

Lulu: Fine.

Maxie: Next question. You're late for work, as usual. You have nothing to wear. Do you go through my closet?

Lulu: I would never do that.

Maxie: Good answer. What if we have a big event to go to and you want to wear one of my samples?

Lulu: Maxie, I would not be caught dead in your clothes.

Maxie: That's a great answer, because you are never ever ever allowed to wear my clothes for any reason whatsoever. In fact, that's probably more important than the food, so rule one will be don't wear my clothes. Rule two, do not steal my food. Rule three, if Johnny's going to be living here, he's going to have to pay a third of the rent.

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Luke: For a long time, your mother was happy following me wherever I had to go, with you in tow. Wherever the wind blew us. She was content living under the radar, out on the road.

Lucky: Dad, we all liked it.

Luke: Yeah, well, for the dubious pleasure of being with me, she lived a life that didn't really make her happy, and then when we were all almost killed in Canada, she just decided it was time for her to settle down for good.

Lucky: That's when we all moved to Port Charles.

Luke: Right. Then I tried, cowboy. I really tried. I figured I owed her that much. But I hated being in that house. I still don't like to sleep in the same bed every night. So while your mother was happier than she'd ever been -- me, not so much.

Lucky: Do you think that's what's happening with me and Sam?

Luke: Well, I don't know. I mean, Sam likes living on the edge, and you don't. Maybe it's because of the way you were raised, all the chaos, but you like stability and you like order, and you like that old house. In fact, I think you love it as much as your mother did. What about Sam? Does she love that old house?

Lucky: Sam likes her hot tub.

Luke: Well, you can't blame her for that.

Lucky: We spend most of our time at her house, now that I think about it.

Luke: And what does that tell you? Look, you don't like her working outside the law, and that's where she's most comfortable. I just -- for some reason I just can't see Sam McCall in that old house, living with a cop with a bunch of stepkids. I'm sorry.

Lucky: Okay, we're not there yet.

Luke: Look, cowboy, I think the question here is what do you want?

Lucky: I thought I knew. Now I'm just not sure.

Luke: Well, then it must be time for a heart-to-heart with Samantha. Believe me -- be honest with her now. Save yourself a hell of a lot of trouble later.

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