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00:00I can't believe you didn't approve my budget.
00:02Well, believe it.
00:03I'm not paying travel arrangements for three editors.
00:06You kidding me?
00:07Take one.
00:08That's preposterous, Drew.
00:09This is Paris Fashion Week.
00:11We have to make a notable presence.
00:13I'm already footing the bill for you, one editor, three photographers, and your assistants.
00:19This is Fashion Week.
00:20It's not like you're the focus of Fashion Week.
00:22This is Crimson, Drew, your number one brand, or have you forgotten that?
00:27Thank you so much for reminding me.
00:29I really appreciate that.
00:30So who are you going to get rid of in lieu of those two editors?
00:32Are you intentionally being obtuse, or is this just a very good impression?
00:36Excuse me.
00:37I don't mean to interrupt, but Nina, your office said I'd find you here.
00:41Yeah, that's because she's always in here demanding one thing or another.
00:44Well, maybe I wouldn't have to be in here if you actually did your job and stopped getting
00:48in the way of mine.
00:50Sometimes Nina forgets that I'm her boss.
00:52Nina, do you think we could move to your office?
00:54I need to speak to you.
00:55Well, I'll come get you when I'm done, Alexis.
00:57As you can see, I'm in the middle of something.
01:00Well, this is important.
01:01Well, it's going to have to wait because I am busy, or have you forgotten that I'm your
01:08boss?
01:09Not anymore.
01:10Okay, good.
01:11You put in Natalia's provision regarding interviews, just like she asked.
01:21Yeah, yeah.
01:22Just following orders, Max, but don't be surprised if Natalia doesn't try and play
01:26hardball anyway.
01:27Yes, because this is the fourth, the fourth addendum to this contract.
01:31You know, that woman has given a new meaning to the word mummager.
01:34Yeah, well, she's already ensured most of the work falls on Lois.
01:38Yeah, well, let's just hope Lois doesn't screw it up.
01:41I thought that was your job, Lucy.
01:44Why can I never find my phone every time I'm in a hurry to get somewhere?
01:56Do you want me to call it?
01:59Ha!
02:00Never mind.
02:01I got it.
02:02Oh, okay.
02:03Well, now that you found your phone, can we have breakfast?
02:06Oh, I'm sorry.
02:07I'm going to go to the deception office before my mom gets there.
02:10She's in hard-nosed negotiator mode, so I need to either pull her back or at least
02:14warn Brooklyn about it.
02:15Well, your mom always has your best interest at heart.
02:18Or what she thinks are my best interests.
02:20Not always the same thing.
02:22Hey, bye.
02:23Mwah.
02:30Hey!
02:31Avery, Uncle Sonny!
02:32Yo.
02:33How's it going?
02:34How you doing?
02:35Hi, T.O.
02:36Hi.
02:37I want to go say hi to Joss.
02:38Okay, but don't run.
02:39Don't run!
02:42So, are you still with the quartermans?
02:44Are they driving you crazy yet?
02:46No, no.
02:47Not at all.
02:48They've been great.
02:49And the grounds are so big, I can just go off by myself and practice without bothering
02:54anyone.
02:55You never bother me when you're playing.
02:58Maybe you're a little bit biased.
03:00Anyways, the living situation is working out great.
03:04I even have new neighbors.
03:07Joss and her friend Trina are moving into an apartment on the grounds.
03:23Finally.
03:24Hi.
03:25Hi.
03:26Were you expecting someone else?
03:27Uh, room service.
03:29I'm starving.
03:32What do you have for me?
03:33What do you have for me?
03:34Printer proofs for the Harriet and Nikia opening.
03:36Ah.
03:40Oh.
03:41Well, these borders still aren't right.
03:44Harriet is very particular.
03:46They're going to have to do them again.
03:48Okay.
03:49Okay, I'll relay the message.
03:51Is there anything else that you'll need?
03:55You know, actually, there is something you can do for me, Trina.
03:59You can tell me everything that Joss has ever told you about Sunny.
04:29We're here to bring Brooklyn's regrets, but she won't be joining us today.
04:32Is everything okay?
04:33What?
04:34What is more important than her job?
04:38Brooklyn is fine.
04:39She's just needed elsewhere, okay?
04:41And where is the other dynamic mother-daughter duo?
04:44I'm sure they'll be here soon.
04:45Hey, how is everything going, Lois, overall?
04:48I mean, we are getting all positive feedback about your department store appearances.
04:52Oh, oh, that makes me so happy because I am having a blast.
04:56I mean, it's helping me hone my skills, getting me ready for all those home and heart appearances.
05:00Oh, oh, funny story.
05:02Okay, so I'm at Wyndham's the other day, and this woman comes up to me,
05:05and she's raving about Blaze and telling me how proud I should be of her
05:09because she thought that I was Blaze's mother.
05:13Can you imagine?
05:16No, I can't.
05:24What is it now, Alexis?
05:25Are you upset about something else?
05:28I've been upset since you've managed to turn a job I never really loved into a job that I really, really hate.
05:34Anyway, I quit.
05:38We have a contract, Alexis.
05:41Do we?
05:42No, we don't.
05:44Never had one.
05:45Sean and I didn't really need one because we trusted each other.
05:48And the reason I never brought it up to you is for just this very reason.
05:53And I kind of wish that we did, since a contractual dispute with you would be a really cool warm-up
05:59now that I've got my law license back.
06:01What? Alexis, that's incredible. Congratulations.
06:04Yeah, congratulations, Alexis. You were born to argue.
06:07At least now, it won't be with me.
06:09Good luck and goodbye, Alexis.
06:11I have to go inform Adrian DeWitt that he is being promoted as acting editor-in-chief.
06:17Effective immediately.
06:24I think that went very well, don't you?
06:27You sure seemed to enjoy it.
06:29I'm not very happy about her handing the paper over to DeWitt, though.
06:33He was the bane of my existence.
06:35You've got to have some regrets, though, don't you?
06:37Some mixed feelings after all the work you did at The Invader, reframing it, elevating its reputation.
06:43You did that, Alexis. You should feel proud.
06:45I do. Thanks.
06:47I mean, it wasn't Camelot, but it did have some shining moments.
06:51Anyway, I'm going to let you get back to what you were doing.
06:54Not until I tell you that watching Nina try to recover after you cut her down to size, that was the most fun I had all week.
07:01Thank you.
07:05Hey, Justin.
07:07Sonny.
07:08I just want to thank you for looking out for Gio.
07:14Of course. He's a nice guy.
07:16Yeah, he's a special kid.
07:18I mean, he's talented and all, but, you know, he's a special kid.
07:26What's your point?
07:27Well, I've known Cirilla my whole life, and Gio's like, you know, family.
07:34I think it'd be best if you didn't give him your personal views on me and what I do.
07:43I think it would be better just to leave the subject of me out of the equation.
07:52Well, it's clear that Gio puts you on a pedestal, so I have not shared my opinions of you with him, and I don't expect that to change.
08:05You know, I regret ever trying to open Christina's eyes about you.
08:10It was not my place, and you are her father, and she's entitled to those illusions, so I'm not going to make the same mistake twice.
08:20If Gio finds out the truth about you, it'll be because of something you did.
08:28I don't know what to tell you, Ava. I don't keep tabs on Sonny Corinthos.
08:33You and Joss are so close, right? And you've spent a lot of time with Dex, too.
08:40There's got to be something you've heard that I can use.
08:44Use for what?
08:46To protect myself and Avery.
08:49Sonny said that I should expect to hear from his attorney, right? And that means that he's going for full custody.
08:57But I, okay, I understand that's upsetting.
08:59Trina, I, please, I need you to be my eyes and ears, okay?
09:03Please, just listen to Joss, and pass on anything she says about Sonny.
09:10It's only a matter of time before he tries to revoke our shared custody.
09:16He wants to take my baby, Trina.
09:19I can't let that happen.
09:29Honey garlic, signature hot, and more. You're going to love Popeye's boneless wings. No bones about it.
09:39But Joss never talks about Sonny. In fact, she avoids the subject.
09:46And why is that?
09:48She hasn't said. Probably because Sonny and her mom have had so much drama over the years.
09:56Joss has never given me details.
09:59I'm sorry, Ava. I'm afraid that the only thing I can do is cover for you at the gallery and run errands for you, but, but I'm happy to do that for you.
10:12Okay, well, let me know if you think of anything, okay? Every little bit helps.
10:18Okay.
10:30So I walked right into Drew's office, Nina was there, and I quit.
10:35Right then and there, yes.
10:37And Nina pulled out the you're under contract threat, and guess what?
10:40What?
10:41I don't have a contract.
10:43What? Wait, you've been working at the Invader all this time without a contract?
10:48I didn't need one. I told Nina that Sean and I trusted each other.
10:52But I would be happy to go up against Nina in a dispute now that I'm getting my law license back.
10:56Well, I'm very happy for you, but gosh, I'm kind of sad for Nina because you were such an asset to the Invader.
11:02I don't feel sorry for her at all.
11:04Besides, she has her little pet gossip columnist, and now she doesn't have to worry about that pesky little truth in reporting.
11:11Well, congratulations. I think we should celebrate your freedom with some celebratory mimosas.
11:20Hold the champagne.
11:22You mean just orange juice?
11:24Yeah, but, you know, in flutes.
11:26Okay.
11:35I am sure you get people fangirling and fanboying about Blaze all the time.
11:41I'm just saying that I found it amusing that they associated me with her because, you know, we share the title of the face.
11:49Sorry I'm late. What did I miss?
11:51Just some amusing little story about how Lois is meeting your fans at different stores and places that you don't have to go to.
11:57Oh, and I'm having a ball. And when I tell them that my daughter actually manages you, they ask me for my autograph.
12:04I'm having a ball too being the other face of deception. People even ask me if you're my mother.
12:09I know, I know. I was just saying that.
12:13Oh, we are all just so fortunate to have both of you representing deception.
12:19I mean, splitting the duties of the face was definitely one of my more inspired ideas.
12:25Right, Lucy, because who knows where this company would be without your inspired ideas.
12:30Yes, the rest of us could only marvel.
12:32Stop. I did not mean to imply I did this all by myself.
12:36Good, because we all know what happened the last time you did that.
12:39Okay, you know, could we really not keep bringing up my appearance on Home and Heart? Please, please.
12:44Are you talking about our lowest hour of sales ever? No, why would I want to bring that up?
12:50Because we all agreed that will never happen again, which is why we have Lois,
12:55who is not only a dynamite representative, but she's done a slew of in-store appearances where she's bonded with our client base.
13:02You're not only gorgeous, but you're warm and approachable. And we're really lucky to have you. Right, Lucy?
13:08Yeah, you know, that's what I always say. I've been saying that. I've said that.
13:11See, I believe that we're actually here to finalize the addendum to my daughter's contract.
13:23Hi, got a minute?
13:25For you? Always. I thought you were out of town.
13:28I was, but I just got back from a mayor's conference in D.C. where I was subbing for Laura, and I heard some interesting rumblings.
13:36Rumblings? About what?
13:38About you. So, are they true? Are you running for Congressman McConkie's seat?
13:44I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I just didn't think they'd come out so soon.
13:48So it is true.
13:50Well, I am tentatively planning on announcing the 4th of July. Here, have a seat.
13:54That is if I get my name changed to go through and I get the yard signs printed up in time.
13:59You're changing your name?
14:01According to McConkie, Quartermain for Congress has a really nice ring to it.
14:05Wow.
14:06So a congressional run and a name change. Aren't you full of surprises?
14:10I hope you don't think I'm bailing on the Esplanade project.
14:13No, no, no. Later for that. But is this something you're doing to raise your profile? Or do you plan to win?
14:26One second.
14:30Hi. What's going on?
14:32Don't look up.
14:34What? Why?
14:36Ava's got a room overlooking the pool area and I just left her and she just made me very uncomfortable.
14:42What happened?
14:44She's wound up about Avery. She thinks that Sonny's gonna file full custody.
14:50Joss?
14:52Okay, look. There's certain things that we just shouldn't talk about and Ava is one of them.
14:57Okay, no. Just say what you're thinking.
14:59Okay. This is gonna sound ironic, but I think that she's better off with her dad.
15:07Ava's always been very supportive and loving to me. I consider her a close friend, not just an employer.
15:14But the Ava that I've been seeing lately, it's like the one that Spencer used to talk about.
15:19Look, if Ava and Sonny go to family court, that's gonna get really ugly.
15:24I'm sorry.
15:26You shouldn't be dragged to the middle of this.
15:28No, I'm staring clear. Not even trying to be the go-between.
15:31I just feel bad for your little sister. She's the one in the middle.
15:37You sure took your time.
15:39I am not accustomed to being summoned.
15:42I certainly wasn't gonna visit you at the invader's office.
15:44I have had a very busy morning, so I hope this covert visit is worth the hype. Now what do you have for me?
15:51What do you know about Natalia Ramirez?
15:55She's the mother of that pop star Blaze, right? What about her?
15:59Ms. Ramirez is controlling, insufferable, hypocritical, and definitely not politically correct.
16:08Did you get the audio file I sent you?
16:11Yes, but I haven't had time to listen.
16:19No, I'm not a prude. Whatever people do behind closed doors, that's their own business.
16:24I just feel bad for you.
16:25No, I'm not a prude. Whatever people do behind closed doors, that's their own business.
16:29I just feel like gay people, or whatever alphabet soup they're calling themselves these days, they're just flighty.
16:36Just not very serious about life.
16:39Christina, she's gonna be pregnant for nine months, give birth, and then just hand the baby over.
16:45See, to me, it just seems like Christina and Allison just think,
16:49oh, wouldn't it be so fun to have a baby as long as we don't have to do any of the hard work or be serious about it.
16:56PureLeaf is the perfect balance of real-
16:59I swear that I will give my campaign everything I have in terms of time, finance, dedication, and I fully intend on winning that seat.
17:07Alright, then you have my full support.
17:10Well, thank you. That means a lot. Do you want to hear my platform? Because I'd appreciate your input.
17:16I'm happy to give it. But the reason you have to win comes down to a name.
17:22Chelsea Grimes.
17:25My soon-to-be opponent.
17:28That woman should not be considered a serious candidate.
17:32But her numbers are creeping up, and her campaign is picking up steam.
17:38And believe me, she is an absolute terror.
17:41Only out for herself, and will do or say anything to get into power.
17:46She'd be a complete distraction in Congress, a waste of a seat for her constituents, and she must be stopped at any cost.
17:52So, my friend, my advice to you is to get up off your butt and start campaigning.
17:59With or without merch and yard signs.
18:02Okay, I would like to propose a toast to my accomplished mother's very bright legal future ahead.
18:12Aw, thanks.
18:16So, what happens next, Mom? When do you get to start practicing again?
18:19Um, I just have to do some continual education stuff first.
18:23Oh, sorry.
18:25That's okay. What's with all the resumes there? Are you stepping up at the center?
18:29Uh, no. Actually, I'm looking for a replacement. Someone to fill in for me while I'm on maternity leave.
18:37Oh. Yeah, it's kind of overwhelming.
18:40Not bad.
18:42No. I know. It's good. It's really good.
18:44There are candidates who have master's degrees in social work and people who have over a decade worth of experience in the field.
18:54Meanwhile, there's me just figuring it out as I go and learning on the job.
18:59And doing a splendid job of it. You know that center exists because of you.
19:04And I'm sorry you have to deal with delays with construction and having to change the opening from June to August, but you know that kind of stuff just happens with a project like this.
19:12Yeah. Yeah. It's kind of ironic though, right?
19:18Center is finally opening up its doors right when I'm taking a leave of absence.
19:25Hello, neighbor. You coming or going? Planning to change and take a dip in the pool?
19:31No, I'm just here for work. Ava needed to see the proofs for the announcements for the new gallery opening. You want to see?
19:37Sure.
19:43I figured it would just say live music. I didn't think I'd be credited by name.
19:50You did this, didn't you?
19:52Did I spell your name correctly?
19:55It's all good.
19:58I really lucked out. I moved here and I met all the nicest people in town in my first month.
20:05Well, I got you a gig at the gallery, but I can't do a thing here at the pool.
20:09In other words, I better get back to work, huh?
20:11Yeah.
20:20I agree. Let's get this show on the road. Here you go.
20:24Great idea.
20:27Okay. I would like to start by saying that the new ad campaign featuring Blaze turned out fantastic and we are getting great response from it.
20:35We also all agree that the division of duties for the Face of Deception worked out beautifully.
20:40You each reach a different segment of our market and we're very happy about that.
20:44I am sure Lois' upcoming appearance on Home and Heart will go spectacularly.
20:49And Blaze, I speak for myself, Lucy and Brooklyn when I say we are happy to accommodate the addendum to your contract.
20:56Third time is a charm.
20:58Actually, it's the fourth time we've tried to satisfy your expectations.
21:02Actually, it's the fourth time we've tried to satisfy your mom.
21:12I do try to stay open-minded. Just that if my way of thinking is considered old-fashioned, then, you know, so be it.
21:23Now, is this legit? It's not doctored or AI.
21:27Oh, it's the real deal. Or should I say the real Natalia Ramirez.
21:32You can have the whole recording to use however you like, as long as you can assure me that none of it gets tied back to me.
21:38Oh, don't worry. I always protect my sources.
21:41Isn't her daughter the new Face of Deception? The cosmetics line that prides itself on environmental and social consciousness?
21:50Oh, mama!
21:52Now, you may encounter some resistance with Alexis on writing this story.
21:57Your timing could not be more perfect.
22:00Alexis Davis is bye-bye out.
22:05As of this morning, you're looking at the new editor-in-chief.
22:09You can send that entire audio file to our anonymous tip line.
22:13I'll be watching and waiting for it.
22:16And stay tuned to your laptop, Ms. Jerome.
22:19This smoking hot story is going live today.
22:23It has been an absolute pleasure.
22:31Give me the copy department, please.
22:45Pleasure's all mine.
22:48New Beneful Incredibites.
22:51Serve it prepared because that woman will definitely fight.
22:54Okay, Drew, I can manage Paris with two editors and two photographers.
22:57I am so sorry. I didn't know that you were in a meeting.
23:00Hi. Is this about the docs project? You know what? I'll just come back another time.
23:06No, no need to. We were just wrapping up.
23:08I need to get back to City Hall to see what's been going on in my absence.
23:12I just stopped by to do some fact-checking.
23:15It's okay. Nina knows about the campaign.
23:17And I promise that I'm going to make my announcement very soon.
23:21And when I'm elected, the whole McConkie esplanade, that is going to move so much faster once I'm able to support that in Congress.
23:26Well then, Congressman Quartermain, I look forward to the yard signs and buttons. See you soon.
23:32Talk soon.
23:36Congressman Quartermain?
23:40Thank you. All the delays and the endless meetings with the architects and the contractors and the change order and permits.
23:50It's all just a lot to handle.
23:52Now my due date and the center are both set for August.
23:57Timing is not great.
24:00Do you think that you're not entitled to take time to recuperate because you're not going to be raising the baby?
24:07Because that's just not the case.
24:09You're entitled to maternity leave, even as a surrogate.
24:14Yeah, I know. I know I am.
24:16Yeah, I know. I know I am. That's why I am looking now for my replacement to take over while I'm away.
24:24Christina, what aren't you saying?
24:34That I'll be away from the center giving birth to a baby that I have carried for nine months that was never meant to be mine.
24:41I think what Lucy meant to say is that Natalia is very diligent.
24:48It's okay, Maxie. I know exactly what Lucy meant to say.
24:51And I'm not going to apologize for the care that I take with my daughter's career.
24:55As a matter of fact, I think the fact that we're here in this room having this discussion right now is validation that I've been very successful in my efforts.
25:04My mother's always had my best interests at heart, and she has good instincts.
25:09Thank you, sweetheart.
25:12Can we do this?
25:15Uh, yeah. Okay. I drafted up a new version that should address all of your concerns. I think you'll find it acceptable.
25:35No. No, this is awful. This is not what we agreed to.
25:47Mom!
25:48Hi, you little fish. How are you?
25:51Hey, Jess.
25:53Hey. You want to help Sonny out?
25:57Sure. What's up?
25:59Here, follow my lead.
26:01Avery, there's ice cream being served downstairs in the garden.
26:05I can't take you because I've got to stay and watch the pool, but Gio can.
26:09You remember Gio, right? I've known him since he was smaller than you.
26:13Hello, Gio.
26:15Hi, Miss Jerome.
26:17Well, Avery, it's fine by me if you want that ice cream.
26:20I can get you extra sprinkles then. I know a guy. Come on.
26:24Come on.
26:28I was watching from my balcony and I saw the two of you. Avery is becoming quite a strong swimmer.
26:36Ava, I showed you to the door because I don't want to see your face anymore. Not at my place. Not here. Not anywhere.
26:49The DQ Freezer. Home to all the blizzard flavors of the past.
26:53Carpet on this? Fine. You can have two editors, two photographers.
26:59Well, thank you, Mr. Quartermain. I appreciate your generosity.
27:04You can make fun of it all you want, but it definitely raises the recognition factor. Not that I expect your support.
27:11I beg your pardon. I backed you to my conky.
27:13Yeah, that's because I put you on the spot. You just said whatever the congressman wanted to hear.
27:17I also happen to remember that you extracted your quid pro quo immediately afterwards.
27:21I told my conky that you would be a great representative for Port Charles and that you are just the kind of loathsome that will do well in Washington.
27:29Please, Nina. My head is spinning with all the compliments.
27:33Two. I am a supporter. I'm going to go all in to get you elected.
27:37And despite Alexis's dramatic exit, it appears that the invader will survive.
27:41So my publication stands ready and willing to support you at the most opportune time.
27:49If I knew what I was doing, I would offer to be your campaign manager.
27:56And why would you help me?
27:59You know, it's just the reality is hitting. The reality that I am a supporter.
28:04It's just the reality is hitting. The reality that I am planning for maternity leave, but I'm not the mother.
28:12You know, I'm just the surrogate.
28:17And, you know, I think now that I'm experiencing it and the experience is coming to an end,
28:29I keep thinking that it is exactly like you and Sam Warren.
28:34Because my body doesn't know the difference, you know? I mean, my hormones don't know whether it's TJ and Molly's baby or if it's my baby.
28:42And I just keep thinking, you know, if everything goes according to plan and if Molly and TJ stay together and they raise this baby,
28:53are they going to miss me? You know, will they even think about me at all?
29:03What's going to happen? I mean, will they know that the woman holding them isn't the woman who actually carried them?
29:12Does that maybe, it doesn't even matter. I don't know.
29:15I just, I can't stop thinking about what's going to happen to me.
29:23What am I supposed to do? Mom, what do I do?
29:27Six weeks, I just, what, bounce back to work and I get my body back in shape and then I go to the center like nothing ever happened.
29:35Nobody expects that from you, honey.
29:39I know, but it's just, it's closer that I get to my due date.
29:45See, that's another thing. That's a perfect example.
29:50My due date? Like, is it even my due date? No, it's really Molly and TJ's due date.
29:55And I'm just the woman, the person that's just doing the labor. I'm giving birth. It's not really my due date.
30:03It's definitely your due date.
30:05I'm sorry, Mom. I'm just, I'm, I'm, I'm spinning out a little bit because I just, I, I know you warned me about this and I don't want you to be disappointed in me.
30:15Disappointed in you? I am so proud of you.
30:21No, I could cry.
30:24Don't do that.
30:28No, Molly.
30:31It's okay.
30:33It's okay.
30:35What is your problem now?
30:37Natalia, what specifically are your concerns?
30:41I dropped this up to reflect your concerns. The last sticking point was the interviews with Blaze.
30:46She said that she would do them if she knew the questions ahead of time. It's here in black and white. What, what, what's your problem?
30:53Where did this language about video interviews come from?
30:57Well, welcome to the 21st century.
30:58He's right. You know what? A lot of celebrities do video on camera interviews. That's how they build up their followers, their views. Well, in fact, I have quite a few of those, I should know.
31:10Here we go.
31:14Can you turn that thing off, please?
31:16I'm sorry. I get an alert every time Deception's in the news.
31:19It's probably because Deception is trending. You know, come to think of it, I did give a really nice motivational post this morning.
31:25It was about authenticity.
31:28Okay. All right. I'm sure it will calm down. Can we just continue, please?
31:33Okay. Can we start with page one, paragraph three?
31:46I don't want any trouble, Sonny. I simply saw you and our daughter at the pool and I came down to say hello.
31:52No harm in that, right?
31:58As long as we understand each other.
32:01Oh, I do. Maybe you don't.
32:07You need to be very careful, Sonny. Because if you even think about taking my daughter from me, it'll go worse for you than you can even imagine.
32:23And why wouldn't I help you two? I mean, we're managing to get along and Willow idolizes you.
32:30And clearly this is something that you're committed to, to the point of changing your name.
32:36And if I help you get elected, maybe it'll help me with Willow.
32:40All about the public service, aren't you?
32:42Well, I'm desperate to have a better relationship with my daughter. Yes, that's nothing new. But I do believe in you two.
32:50And you're no worse than most of the politicians out there. And you're vastly preferable to your opponent.
32:57So stop questioning my motives, okay? If you're going to win this, and I want you to, you're going to need all the help that you can get.
33:12Look what you've done.
33:13Look what you've done.
33:16You volunteered to have this baby for your sister and for TJ, and it is an incredibly generous act.
33:23Then, you know, you opened an LGBTQ plus. I got it right, right?
33:31For the youth. I mean, another incredible, incredibly generous act.
33:38You, Christina, have the biggest heart.
33:46That's because I've always been so loved and accepted and supported.
33:51And when I think of Allie and her relationship with her mom, I think of how I'm able to do what I'm able to do because of you and Dad.
34:01And I know you guys don't always see eye to eye, but you have always made me feel important, accepted, and you've let me be me.
34:12And why wouldn't we? When who you are is just so damn fabulous.
34:24That's my girl.
34:26Are you threatening me, Ava?
34:30It's not a threat, Sonny. It's a promise.
34:35You forget who I am, what I'm capable of. I suggest you remember real quick.
34:42Avery is my daughter, and I will do whatever I have to do to make sure she stays with me.
34:48And while my history may be questionable in some respects, yours is much, much worse.
34:55You can't afford the kind of trouble I can make for you.
35:04Maybe we should reschedule.
35:06Oh, to revise the fourth or draft up a fifth?
35:10No, no, guys, we're going to get this done. Okay, let's get this done.
35:13No, no, guys, we're going to get this done. Okay, let's get this done right now.
35:17And Maxis, did you just turn off your phone?
35:20You know what I guess this probably is, is deception is trending because we are having so much success.
35:25Our sales are soaring because of our new products and because thanks to you and all your hard work.
35:30And yes, Lois, thanks to you too. We're doing very well.
35:34Thank you. I feel so welcome.
35:36All right, come on, come on, come on, girls. Can we get down to business?
35:40Oh, my God.