Johnny: You lean any further into that hallway, you're going to fall sideways on your ass.

Lulu: I swear, if Maxie is having sex with Spinelli right now, I will tear her hair out.

Johnny: Hey, what business is it of yours if Maxie and Spinelli are having sex?

Lulu: Because it's not casual for Spinelli. Spinelli loves Maxie.

Johnny: Okay, I hate to break it to you, but real men do not object to casual sex.

Lulu: Spinelli is different. He's gentle and he's kind and he's easily hurt. And she doesn't even see how gone for her he is. I mean, she's just thinking about what Spinelli can do for her next and how Spinelli is going to get her out of the next mess that she's gotten herself into. It is just so typical of her to be sleeping with Spinelli and not think about how it affects him.

Johnny: Poor Spinelli. You're right, the object of a beautiful woman's sexual affection. My heart bleeds for him.

Lulu: You think Maxie's beautiful?

Johnny: Listen, just because I love you doesn't mean I don't have eyes in my head.

Lulu: I'm not sure that I like that.

Johnny: Okay, I hope you get over that. But hey, listen to me. Even if you are right and Maxie does have evil designs on Spinelli, what can you do about it? Did you listen to anyone when they warned you against me?

Lulu: No.

Johnny: Did the fact that everybody thought I was a walking disaster waiting to happen make you keep your distance?

Lulu: No.

Johnny: We had to figure it out for ourselves and decide to live with the consequences. Maybe Maxie and Spinelli have to do the same thing.

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Maxie: This is wrong. It's all wrong.

Spinelli: What?

Maxie: Well, the furniture, the walls, everything. It's not feng shui-ed enough.

Spinelli: Does that mean that Maximista has taken the Jackal's lessons on the art of interior harmony to heart?

Maxie: Well, I tried to read some of that stuff you gave me, but it was way too technical. And who cares about smelly history, anyway? I need something that's going to help me now. We ran an article about it in "Crimson." That kind of helped. Can we move this?

Spinelli: Yes. Allow me.

Maxie: Okay, bring it over this way.

Spinelli: Okay.

Maxie: Go slowly, because I don't know where I want it.

Spinelli: Okay.

Maxie: Wait, faster than that. Come on, come on, come on.

[Both laughing]

Maxie: Shh. Too many sounds like that and Lulu will think we're messing around just to spite her.

Spinelli: Well, if that is Maximista's wish, I am sure I could find it somewhere in myself to accommodate.

Maxie: Spinelli, are you asking me to play a round of mattress tag with you? Well, I would love to. Oh, think about how nuts that would drive Lulu. But even that's not a good enough reason to use you again.

Spinelli: But I feel like I have to correct a false assumption about "being used" as you so frequently say. I -- I never felt that way. In fact, I was and I am so honored that you chose me in your hour of need.

Maxie: Spinelli, that's exactly the kind of unselfish thing I would expect you to say, because you care about me, the real me, who I am inside. I'm not just some potential hookup to you.

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Jax: You okay?

Olivia: Yeah, I had a little accident. I'm not quite recovered from it.

Jax: Really? What kind of accident?

Olivia: I slipped in the shower.

Jax: Oh. Something tells me you got sucked into some mob violence, which would explain Sonny's concern.

Olivia: You don't like him, do you?

Jax: That's an understatement.

Olivia: Was that something specific or just a natural aversion?

Jax: Well, let's just say that Sonny and I found ourselves on opposite sides of mutual interests more than once.

Olivia: Yeah, I'll bet.

Jax: That and he's a career criminal who likes to paint himself as the victim, so that women fall for him. Some get hurt, some die.

Olivia: That and you're jealous because Carly still has feelings for him and you want her all to yourself.

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Sonny: Kate was shot on our wedding day on the altar, right in front of my face.

Luke: My God, that's awful.

Sonny: Instead of, you know, walking out of the church husband and wife, we went out in an ambulance, blood on my hands. At first I thought it was Karpov who shot her, but it wasn't. Eventually, he stabbed me, put weights on my ankles, and threw me in the water, left me to drown. So, I killed him and the Russian syndicate retaliated.

Luke: All over Jason, from what I hear.

Sonny: Beat up Mike, burned down Kelly's, which whatever it costs, I will pay for all the damages.

Luke: Yeah, well, I appreciate that. My sister really wants to reopen there. Now look, Sonny, you know how I feel about mob politics, being taken care of --

Sonny: I totally, totally understand. Look, I can't speak for Jason, because he chose to do this alone. He doesn't want me back in the organization.

Luke: Because he thinks that's an open door for Zacchara.

Sonny: Anthony gave me total control of the business. I just had to marry Claudia.

Luke: Well, ha ha. I wonder who got the better part of that deal?

Sonny: Well, let me tell you something. I don't love the deal, but it does give me some power, and I just don't want to see anybody else get hurt. And you know what? It gives me access from both sides.

Luke: Right, and it also puts you in a position to find out if the Zaccharas were behind the hit on Kate.

Sonny: You know, it's like -- that's what I've always liked about you. I don't need to explain myself, because you already know the answer.

Luke: You know, conflict with Jason is inevitable at some point.

Sonny: Yeah, look, I just wanted to tell you this in person, because whatever happens with what I'm doing, I just -- I want you to know that you are under no pressure from the Zacchara organization.

Luke: Thanks. That's a relief. I've got problems of my own right now.

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Claudia: Well, you've had a couple of bad weeks. Haven't you? I mean, first Sonny kills Karpov and then the Russians come after you and they torch your house and your business and your shipping yards. They go after your girlfriend's kid. By the way, you should know, the entire time that Jake was being held hostage, Sonny completely suspended all business activity, all. He didn't want to take the risk of aggravating the Russians and Jake getting hurt.

Jason: I'd expect nothing less.

Claudia: Well, he'd just taken over my family business. I mean, he was newly in power. So, his compassion could really be interpreted as weakness. He made a big sacrifice for you. It was a big risk.

Jason: I'm grateful.

Claudia: Of course, now he is going to have to step up and take the reins and lead.

Jason: You mean, against me?

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Lulu: Oh, sorry. Not to sound so whiny like Maxie, but this couch is just awful. What? What is this?

Johnny: That's a new couch. It's my contribution to the household.

Lulu: Where did you get this?

Johnny: It's the deposit money that Jax refunded for the apartment.

Lulu: So, this is all the money that you have in the world?

Johnny: Yeah, well, there's my car.

Lulu: Oh my gosh, you are so cute. You've never had to economize, have you?

Johnny: Not really, no.

Lulu: Oh, well, in the real world, we usually save the cash that we make, and we don't blow it on couches. We use it for essentials like food and water.

Johnny: Okay, sounds like a good plan. Now all I need is a job.

Lulu: Well, you can look tomorrow.

Johnny: Yeah, I will. For all the good that it'll do.

Lulu: Discouraged already?

Johnny: No, I'm just realistic. Who's going to hire a guy with a high school diploma and the same last name as a feared and loathed mobster?

Lulu: People will see how smart and capable you are, and you'll be just fine.

Johnny: You wouldn't be biased, would you?

Lulu: Who, me?

Maxie: God, you guys, get a room.

Lulu: Oh, we already have one. I wouldn't mind going there. Would you?

Johnny: No.

Maxie: We have a deal.

Lulu: Yeah, Johnny and I did not agree to any deal.

Maxie: Do you want this to turn into a full blown war, because I'm ready.

Spinelli: Actually, you know what? I just forgot I have my housewarming gift.

Maxie: I like presents that look like this. You got us rocks?

Spinelli: It's a Zen garden. It promotes peace and harmony in your new environs. Perhaps we should put it in the most effective space as soon as possible.

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Sonny: So, I hear you have news of your own. Laura's awake, fully recovered?

Luke: Well, fully recovered -- that's still iffy, but she is awake. She's in France, and she's being tested and treated.

Sonny: And you're here?

Luke: Yeah, I'm here with my wife who thinks she ought to be my ex-wife.

Sonny: I don't understand. What do you mean?

Luke: Well, Tracy, for reasons that are not worth going into, went to the Dominican Republic to get herself a divorce from me, but she didn't get it. But I'm not supposed to know that she didn't get it. Get it?

Sonny: Well, let me get this straight. You didn't go to France to be with Laura because you wanted to stay with Tracy, and then Tracy divorced you, or didn't, and now what do you want?

Luke: I want to stay married to my wife.

Sonny: Your wife Tracy?

Luke: Tracy is my wife, yes.

Sonny: And Laura?

Luke: Laura is, you know, she has her life. I have mine.

Sonny: It's that easy?

Luke: It's that obvious, pal. You know, you can't live in the past.

Sonny: Right.

Luke: And you can't get back something that you lost a long time ago.

Sonny: You know what? That's good advice. I wish you luck.

Luke: You, too.

Sonny: Anything goes on around here, you know, call me.

Luke: I appreciate that.

Tracy: Is Luke here?

Sonny: Yeah.

Luke: Wife? Well, you're back to see the final binge? Come closer.

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Claudia: I don't know when Sonny's going to be back. It could be hours. Do you want me to have him call you?

Jason: No, it's better if we talk in person.

Claudia: Well, if you're here to make peace, I have to tell you that it's a little bit late. Sonny is the acting head of the Zacchara organization. So, I seriously doubt he's going to stop something that's already in motion because you've decided to make nice.

Jason: So, tell me this, Claudia, do you speak for Sonny now?

Claudia: No, I'm just giving you my input.

Jason: Yeah, your input?

Claudia: My take.

Jason: You went from hating Sonny to having the inside track pretty fast.

Claudia: Well, it turns out we're not natural enemies after all. Let's just say that we are starting to find some common ground.

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Sasha: Any last words?

Sam: You're wasting an opportunity. If you want to ambush Jason, use me as bait.

Sasha: You know, we tried that with his girlfriend's kid. You saw how well that worked out. No, my way is cleaner.

Sam: Uhh!

Sasha: Get her!

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Maxie: Don't forget to call ahead and make sure that the conference call between Giselle and Warren is set up as soon as Kate walks in the door. Okay, thanks.

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Tracy: Look at you. You're pathetic.

Luke: I am what you made me.

Tracy: Do not make me responsible for you.

Luke: We are responsible for each other till death do us part, and that's the part that I'm working on right now.

Tracy: I don't think you should throw your phony marriage vows on the table.

Luke: They weren't phony. I meant every word of them.

Tracy: Tell it to someone who cares.

Luke: That would be you or you wouldn't be here.

Tracy: Actually, I'm here protecting my investment.

Luke: That would be me.

Tracy: I'm going to put you on notice, Luke. If you are too addle-brained to turn this place around and start making a profit, I will hire a real manager who can.

Luke: Do your worst. It doesn't matter anymore. If I'm --

Tracy: Not that old routine again.

Luke: Help -- help. Help.

Tracy: You are so faking.

[Luke groans]

Luke: No -- fake.

Tracy: Ooh. That's pretty good, almost convincing. Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn.

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Claudia: Maybe I was wrong before. Maybe it's good that you were here making the first move. I mean, if you can find a way to compromise a little bit, it's possible that you and Sonny could find a way to work together, at least stay out of each other's way, right?

Sonny: What are you doing here?

Jason: I thought we should talk, but I don't think there's anything to say.

Sonny: Well, that's your call.

Jason: Claudia told me that you held off going against the Russians while Jake was being held. I appreciate that.

Sonny: I'm glad you got him back.

Claudia: That was weird. That was really weird. He waits all this time and then he comes and he says two words to you and he takes off?

Sonny: Well, that's just -- yeah. Well, look, you know what? Jason knows that he forced me into this position. So I've got no choice. I'm going to have to move into his territory.

Claudia: What are you going to do if he fights you?

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[Crash]

[Sam screams]