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00:00Now that we're actually here, I'm feeling really nervous.
00:02What about you?
00:03I'm not nervous. I'm just excited.
00:05I feel like I'm going to crawl out of my skin.
00:07What if we can't...
00:08Miss Davis is ready for you.
00:10Can I offer either of you anything? Water? Coffee?
00:13Do you have any herbal tea?
00:15I'm sorry. No.
00:17I can run to the store to get some...
00:18Oh, no, no, no. Don't worry about it. It's okay.
00:20It's fine. Who needs a lunch hour?
00:26Mr. and Mrs. Chase.
00:27Yes. Well, hi, you two. It's okay, Suzanne. Thank you.
00:31Good to see you.
00:32You, too. Have a seat.
00:35I was surprised to see you on my calendar.
00:39So what can I do for you?
00:42We want to adopt a child.
00:45I called because I was looking into the history of L&B Records and their clients.
00:53They represented Miguel Marez.
00:55No kidding.
00:56By chance, was he touring on the dates that I asked you about?
01:01You know what? Sorry, I have to go. I'll call you back.
01:11Hi.
01:11Miss Spencer, um, is Rocco here?
01:14I really need to talk to him.
01:16Rocco's upstairs, but...
01:18First, you and I need to get a few things straight before you can see my son.
01:25Are you threatening to charge Danny with manslaughter?
01:28No.
01:29No, man. I'm trying to make you understand that what happened last night could have ruined his life.
01:34All because you're not paying enough attention to him.
01:36Hi.
01:40I need to take your vitals before the doctor comes in.
01:42No offense, Willow, but I would really prefer another nurse.
01:49Sasha.
01:51I'm the mother of Michael's two children.
01:53You're about to be the mother of Jason's child.
01:55That makes us family.
01:56So we can continue to hate each other, or we can accept that we're going to be in each other's lives.
02:02Whether we like it or not.
02:05Tracy.
02:07Curtis.
02:08Do you have a minute?
02:09Well, actually, I have two, starting now.
02:14I couldn't help but notice that you had a meeting with Sidwell, Drew, and Jordan.
02:21And you are wondering why I'm working with someone I love.
02:26Well, I'm guessing it has something to do with taking down Sonny Carinthos.
02:30What I want to know is, why do you want to help take Laura down, too?
02:35Curtis is never going to turn his back on Mayor Collins.
02:38Well, then you've got to find a way.
02:40Because I've been incredibly patient, and so far my patience has got me very little.
02:46I have done everything that you've asked me to do.
02:49I supported you when you announced the Pediatric Sports Initiative.
02:54I smoothed the way for Aurora to give you positive coverage.
02:57But there's a limit.
02:59Curtis is smart.
03:00I push him too hard, he gets suspicious.
03:03Well, then you've got to step up your game.
03:05I mean, I don't really care how you do it.
03:06Use pillow talk.
03:07It doesn't matter to me.
03:08But you've got to find a way to get Curtis to use the full force of Aurora media
03:12to drive Sonny Carinthos out of Port Charles.
03:16Whatever you're selling, I'm not buying.
03:22Actually, it's the other way around.
03:25Um, I'm not selling my peers.
03:28Mr. Carinthos, I think you need to hear us out.
03:31You know, I used to try and understand both sides.
03:38But now I get why Sam was worried about you spending time with Danny.
03:44Is that right?
03:45Yeah.
03:45Yeah, man.
03:46You want to be his friend, which I get.
03:48And you did that when Sam was here.
03:50But now that she's gone, you're all he's got.
03:51Oh, thank you, Dante.
03:52I'm aware of that.
03:53Oh, well, then maybe you should be aware of the fact, then, that he's got enough friends.
03:57He doesn't need you to be one, too.
03:59He needs a father.
04:00What's going on, Dante?
04:04Oh, well, I guess I was just letting Jason know what I think of him as a father.
04:09Which isn't much.
04:10I need you to tell me everything that happened the night at the party.
04:20It was all my fault.
04:22Going to the party was my idea.
04:23Rocco was nervous about even going.
04:26But I convinced him to go.
04:28You know, I thought it'd be fun.
04:29But once we got there, you know, we met some people.
04:32And you were both drinking?
04:34Yeah.
04:35Then someone invited me to play volleyball.
04:37So I went and I kind of lost track of Rocco.
04:40Once I saw him again, I didn't realize how much he had to drink.
04:42But that's all my fault.
04:44None of Rocco's.
04:46Look, I knew he felt weird about going.
04:48And I should have paid closer attention.
04:50I was really, really bad brother to Rocco that night.
04:55And it will never, ever happen again.
04:58We were incredibly lucky things turned out the way they did.
05:02I just want you to remember that.
05:04I will.
05:04Good.
05:09Rocco!
05:10Can you come down here?
05:18Hey!
05:25Hey.
05:26Hi.
05:28Look, Rocco, I am so sorry for what happened at the party.
05:35How sorry are you?
05:37Because Rocco is cleaning the entire house and he could really use some help.
05:42Are you seriously trying to use your children to smooth things over with me?
05:48Not at all.
05:49I just, I'd like to start over.
05:52Bury the hatchet.
05:53Because we're family.
05:56Of course, for that to be true, you would have to act like Wiley and Amelia are Michael's kids.
06:01What are you talking about?
06:03I've always been clear that Michael's their dad.
06:05When was the last time Michael laid ice on his kids?
06:08Christina arranges for video calls.
06:09Not Christina, you.
06:11What are you doing to keep their dad in their lives while he is recovering from nearly burning to death?
06:17I went to him, Sasha.
06:18I flew all the way to Germany because I wanted to fix things with Michael for our kids' sakes.
06:23But he refused to see me.
06:24Laura is a very capable, smart woman.
06:31She can take care of herself.
06:33I agree with you about Laura.
06:35I just have some concerns about your strategy here.
06:39Hello, mother.
06:40Curtis.
06:41Hey.
06:42Hello, darling.
06:43I'm meeting someone and I got here a little early.
06:45Join us by all means.
06:47I'd love to.
06:48I was just telling Curtis why I have chosen to support Drew on one issue and one issue only.
06:55Sonny Carinthos.
06:57Here we go.
06:59Sonny Carinthos has been a blight on this town and our family, as every quarter main can attest.
07:06Yes, mother.
07:08Sonny has done terrible things to this family and no one is disagreeing with you.
07:12I'm just not sure that it warrants you teaming up with another blight on our family.
07:17Drew or Jen Sidwell.
07:21We know very little about this guy.
07:24The evidence we have suggests that he's been doing some questionable things in Africa.
07:28So, if you open up the door to Sidwell, who knows what kind of damage he'll do.
07:36Out of respect to the former commissioner, I'm going to go ahead and listen.
07:41But you're not going to like my answer.
07:43Paul, your consideration is all I'm asking.
07:46You two together, I thought you kept better company.
07:51Well, I've recently joined Mr. Sidwell's company as his COO.
07:56Part of the reason I was excited to take the job is because he is a very efficient businessman with an amazing vision for poor Charles.
08:03Well, congratulations on your job, but I'm not interested in Sidwell's vision.
08:11Even if what I'm planning is to your advantage.
08:15You want to make a deal with me?
08:17Yes, I want to make a deal that will be to our mutual advantage.
08:22Okay, you tell me exactly why you want to help me.
08:29Don't take what Dante just said to heart.
08:35He's coming from a place of pain, you know?
08:38You can't let it get to you.
08:39Yeah, I mean, he basically said I'm a terrible father.
08:41I know, I know, but I was with Dante when he got the call from Cody that Rocco was in the hospital.
08:50It was like watching a building fall on someone.
08:54I mean, you're a dad.
08:57You know what that kind of a phone call would be like.
09:01And hey, Rocco, he's going to be fine.
09:04But Dante knows that he could have lost his son, so he's throwing blame everywhere.
09:09I mean, he even attacked Gio, and Gio was just trying to help.
09:11Yeah, well, attack seems to be Dante's default position.
09:15Well, it is right now.
09:16But he knows he can't go after Danny, so, you know, he's coming after you.
09:24That's fine, I can handle it.
09:28I'm just not sure he's wrong about me.
09:32What do you mean?
09:33I missed a lot of...
09:34I missed a lot of Danny's childhood.
09:38For all kinds of reasons.
09:39Not all my fault, but, you know, the bottom line is I wasn't there.
09:42Dante was, and he still is.
09:45Yeah, but Jason, everyone knows you love Danny.
09:47I know, I do, very much.
09:50But Danny was able to sneak out to that party with Rocco because I was off with Sonny.
09:55I mean, Dante's right.
09:57I let my son down.
10:00You don't seem to understand what you're asking me to do.
10:03Actually, I do.
10:04And believe it or not, I do understand why you've got a problem working with me.
10:08I am not working with you.
10:09You're blackmailing me.
10:10I just want what's best for Port Charles, and so do you.
10:14And I think we can both agree that this city would be safer without Sonny Carinthos.
10:20Your own daughter was hurt by Sonny's violence.
10:23And if there was no Sonny, then there would have been no Cyrus.
10:25And then you and Trina would never have had to deal with that whole hostage nightmare.
10:29I'm sure Trina still has scars from that.
10:31You're not going to use my daughter to manipulate me.
10:33I am just telling you what you already know.
10:36And once Curtis stops trying to tear me down, then I can concentrate on doing what we both
10:42know is the right thing for Port Charles.
10:46Don't forget the gutters.
10:50The last owner never cleaned them.
10:52They are going to be pretty special.
10:55Okay.
10:55We're on.
10:56Great.
11:01Sorry.
11:02You're stuck here doing this.
11:04Dude, it's the least I can do.
11:07Look, man, I'm really sorry.
11:09Oh, I'm sorry.
11:10Seriously.
11:11It wasn't your fault.
11:13You didn't make me drink that punch or do all of those shots.
11:15That was all me.
11:17I'm the one who got us both in trouble.
11:18Still, we went to the party together.
11:21And I knew you felt weird about going.
11:22I should have made sure we stayed together.
11:25Maybe.
11:25I mean, you came looking for me.
11:27You helped me get home.
11:28Yeah, but I can do better than that.
11:30And from now on, I will.
11:33Okay, gentlemen.
11:35I have an appointment that I need to get to.
11:38Can I trust the two of you to stay here alone and not get into any trouble?
11:43Definitely, Mom.
11:44Great.
11:44And I expect the front and back porches to be so clean you can eat off of them.
11:50And that includes all the windows.
11:52Okay.
11:53And you need to deep clean the kitchen.
11:55Do you think this is something you can handle or do I need to stick around and supervise?
11:59You can trust us.
12:00Your house will be spotless when you return.
12:02Great.
12:03Because if you screw this up, we are going to be back to square one on the whole trust thing.
12:09Understood?
12:10Totally.
12:11Yes, ma'am.
12:12Good.
12:19I'll see you soon.
12:20You guys have a back porch, too?
12:29Everyone thinks I'm a terrible mom because I want my kids to live with me and Drew.
12:36Meanwhile, I fly all the way to Baden-Baden and Michael couldn't even be bothered to talk
12:40to me about a custody arrangement.
12:42But that doesn't matter.
12:43I'm still the bad guy.
12:44Well, you definitely paid him back for that.
12:46What are you talking about?
12:47I'm talking about Drew's ridiculous press conference.
12:50I'm sure that Michael saw that.
12:52And seeing you standing there holding hands with that sleaze after he was photographed
12:58doing body shots off some woman.
13:00I mean, what is wrong with you, Willow?
13:02You should have more self-respect than that.
13:04Drew was drugged.
13:05Oh.
13:06Only you believe that.
13:08And you believe it because you have to.
13:10Nobody tells me what to believe.
13:11But people have.
13:13And you fell right in line when they did.
13:15Are you really saying that?
13:17You tore your life apart for Drew?
13:20And if you had to admit to yourself that you did the wrong thing for the wrong guy, you
13:24would probably fall into a thousand pieces.
13:27But I'm sorry.
13:28Drew is the wrong guy.
13:30I tried to salvage our relationship for our kids' sakes.
13:33That was obviously a mistake.
13:35I'll send in another nurse.
13:42Measure C was supposed to be a vote on where to build the Esplanade.
13:46But thanks to Ezra Boyle and Drew Kane, it became, um, well, it became a referendum on
13:52you, Mr. Carinthos.
13:55So I've heard.
13:56Trying not to get my feelings here.
14:00Well, you could fight the measure.
14:02It would be time-consuming and very costly.
14:05And you could still lose your properties to eminent domain.
14:08And you'd cause even more negative publicity to fall on Mayor Collins.
14:12And given how close you two are, is that something you really want to do?
14:16What are you proposing?
14:20Circumvent the democratic process.
14:23Make a fortune while you're at it.
14:26Sell your peers to me.
14:31Look, you don't have to take my word about not trusting Sidwell.
14:34But I think we can agree that a bottom feeder like Ezra Boyle is terrible for poor Charles.
14:42Think what you want about Sonny, but he's a known entity.
14:44What you see is what you get.
14:46In his own way, he's kind of like a civic-minded...
14:48Criminal.
14:49I have my issues with Sonny as well.
14:54I encourage you to think long and hard about joining forces with Sidwell.
15:01I have to go.
15:02It's nice seeing you both.
15:04Curtis.
15:04Good God!
15:08If one more person tells me that Sonny Corinthos has been good for poor Charles, I'm going to lose my mind.
15:14Don't you start.
15:16I wouldn't dream of defending Sonny.
15:19Besides, there are so many better things that we could be talking about.
15:23Like the fact that Brooklyn and Chase are meeting Alexis today to discuss adopting a child.
15:30Alexis?
15:32Isn't that a little...
15:35Claustrophobic?
15:37Who better to help my daughter?
15:40Well, to age his own.
15:42So, how do you feel about becoming a grandfather?
15:47Well, I'm still, you know, wrapping my brain around it.
15:51How did you feel about becoming a grandmother?
15:53Oh.
15:55I was sure I was going to hate it.
15:58And I really do.
16:00We wanted to talk to a lawyer because we need an expert to take us through all our options.
16:04And we want to make sure that nothing can go wrong from a legal perspective.
16:08To be honest, you should know adoptions are quite complicated.
16:12There's a lot of factors involved.
16:13Okay.
16:14Well, before we get our hopes up, can we discuss some of the things that might disqualify people from becoming adoptive parents?
16:21Like what?
16:21Like if I've had a baby in the past and gave it up.
16:29I got pregnant when I was a teenager, gave the baby up for adoption.
16:38The adoption was sealed.
16:38I have never made an effort to find my child, who by now is a legal adult.
16:44And my child has never made an effort to find me.
16:48And you're worried that your previous pregnancy will be held against you?
16:51I'm petrified it will disqualify us.
16:53Well, it's no secret that I too was pregnant when I was a teenager and I gave up my daughter, Sam, for adoption.
17:01And everyone's circumstances are specific to them.
17:04But I want you to know that I'm pretty sure I know how you feel.
17:09I'm sure.
17:09I'm also happy to tell you that agencies typically focus on current situations, not the past.
17:17Oh, that's great.
17:18Because we really want a family.
17:20We're ready to be parents.
17:22If I could be half the dad mine was, I'd be happy.
17:25Gregory would be very happy to hear you say that.
17:28I feel the same way.
17:29My childhood was untraditional, but like Chase's, it was filled with the kind of love that I want to give to our child.
17:39What do you mean you hate being a grandmother?
17:42You love it.
17:43You're finally the undisputed boss.
17:46I've always been the boss.
17:47It's just that my work was always behind the scenes and it went unnoticed.
17:52Now I'm out front trying to protect my family and my efforts are completely unappreciated.
17:59What are you talking about?
18:01Why aren't you rallying around to help me oust Sonny?
18:05I'm on your side.
18:06Well, if that's true, then why don't you stand up to Lois and Brooklyn and Olivia when they all gather together to worship at the altar of Sonny?
18:16Because I learned a long time ago with Lois that when it comes to Sonny, we just had to agree to disagree.
18:25And at least with Olivia, I knew what I was getting myself into because of their parental relationship.
18:30And to be clear, none of them have ever asked me to ignore the fact that Sonny is a mobster.
18:39Well, I am asking you, my beloved firstborn, to help me with the campaign for yes on C, no on Sonny Corinthos.
18:49You're already bankrolling the effort.
18:51Why do you even need my help?
18:53Because money isn't the only thing that talks.
18:56Sonny has our current mayor on his side.
19:00And I have you, our former mayor.
19:04And your endorsement means something to people.
19:09Your phone is vibrating.
19:12Oh, Lucy Ko.
19:14Her sole motivation in life is annoying me.
19:19I have to take this.
19:20You have a decision to make.
19:23Mom or mob?
19:28Yes, Lucy.
19:29If you want to spend more time with your son, then I'm all for it.
19:34But if you're doing it because of what Dante said, don't.
19:38I mean, he's too close to the situation to put what happened into perspective.
19:43I know.
19:44I understand how Dante feels.
19:45Yeah, we all do.
19:47But look, what happened with those boys is serious.
19:50And each and every one of us need to put the fear of God into them to make sure it never happens again.
19:57Agreed.
19:57They're way too young to be drinking.
20:00Agreed.
20:01Also, Rocco really looks up to Danny and follows him around.
20:07I mean, there's nothing wrong with that.
20:09You know, it's just the way it is.
20:10But Danny needs to realize he can't lead Rocco around by the nose.
20:16I didn't know that was happening.
20:18I guess I should have.
20:19Look, you give Danny a lot of latitude, you know?
20:23But he also knows that he can count on you.
20:27Jason, you're a really great dad.
20:31Well, thank you for saying that.
20:36But Danny needs to be my priority.
20:38And for that to happen, I need to make some changes.
20:46After all this, my parents are going to be watching every move we make for a long time.
20:50It's okay, man.
20:52You just got to earn their trust back.
20:57See, your mom put you to work?
20:59Dante.
21:01What's up?
21:01Hey.
21:03Where is your mom?
21:04She had an appointment.
21:05She said if we weren't done cleaning by the time she got back, it'll be bad.
21:09Well, it sounds serious.
21:11You need any help?
21:12Really?
21:13Yeah, you missed a spot right there.
21:15Does that help?
21:16Can you get some more soap from under the kitchen sink?
21:18We're out.
21:19Sure.
21:26Listen, I know I'm in a lot of trouble.
21:27And I shouldn't be asking for any favors.
21:30But can you please not unload on Danny when he comes back?
21:34It'll just make me feel even guiltier because you're blaming everyone but me.
21:37I'm not a kid, okay?
21:38And no one poured that alcohol down my throat.
21:41I did it to myself.
21:42Come here, man.
21:49Look, uh, both of you, you know you messed up, right?
21:56And I know you're kids, and that's what kids do.
21:58I know that's what I did.
22:01But I guess the difference was, when I was a kid, I was an only child, so when I messed
22:04up, it was all on me.
22:08You guys are brothers.
22:08So when you do stupid stuff with your brother, you suffer the consequences with your brother.
22:15Just remember, going forward, whatever happens, good or bad, we always got each other.
22:25There's no way I can convince Curtis to do what you want.
22:33He's not going to change his position on the mayor, on Measure C, or on you.
22:38Don't sell yourself short, Portia.
22:39I've seen what a skillful operator you can be.
22:43We had a deal.
22:46I would not expose you if you helped me, but we both know you've just been stringing me
22:50along.
22:51That's just not true.
22:52Portia, come on now.
22:53You made nice with the whole documentary team.
22:55You stood next to me up there, but you haven't done anything substantial for me.
23:00Don't think I haven't noticed that.
23:02But I am doing the best that I can.
23:06Oh, Portia, we've barely scratched the surface of what you can do.
23:14I believe in you.
23:22I'm willing to pay a premium for your docs, one significant enough to get even your attention.
23:28What about Measure C?
23:31You buy my property only to lose it to eminent domain, and then you won't be able to recoup
23:38your losses, right?
23:40Unless you use your new COO and her city hall connections to make sure you hold on to the
23:49piers.
23:50Mayor Collins put Measure C on the ballot for a reason.
23:53She wants the public to decide the future of the waterfront.
23:55The only person who can remove the measure from the ballot is Mayor Collins herself.
24:00And she's not going to do that.
24:03Mr. Krinthus, are you all right?
24:07I'm fine.
24:08I'm just bored.
24:09It's just, you know, it's like when I get bored, I get agita.
24:13So can we wrap it up?
24:15All right.
24:16All right, Mr. Krinthus.
24:17Look, I'm a gambling man.
24:20I always have been.
24:20I'm willing to bet that once your peers are no longer owned by you, and the referendum
24:25is purely about the Esplanade and not about what some people might term your unsavory
24:30business ventures, well then, the good people of Port Charles will agree with their mayor
24:36and vote to keep the Esplanade built at its original location.
24:42That's a risky bet.
24:45Agreed.
24:46Yes.
24:47A risky bet.
24:48But the risk is all mine.
24:50For you, it's a win-win.
24:53I pay you substantially more than market value for the piers, and you get to escape this whole
24:59political mess.
25:00And your name will no longer be associated with Mayor Collins.
25:06Jason.
25:08Hey, I'm glad you're here.
25:09We, uh, need to talk.
25:11Is everything okay with the baby?
25:13Yes, yes.
25:14Everything's good.
25:15The heart rate is good, and there's lots of movement, which I didn't need the doctor
25:21to tell me because this little thing is doing backflips in there.
25:25No, that's not what I needed to talk to you about.
25:29It's Michael.
25:30Did you know that Willow went to Germany to see him?
25:34Yeah, I told her to go.
25:36Really?
25:37Yeah, I just thought they should have a sit-down conversation face-to-face about the custody
25:42situation.
25:43Well, it didn't happen.
25:45I mean, it doesn't surprise me that Willow backed out.
25:48Oh, no, she went.
25:49Willow flew all the way to Germany, and Michael refused to see her.
25:55I have to admit, I was a little curious as to why you wanted to see me.
25:59I'm reaching out on my mom's behalf.
26:03She just doesn't know I'm doing it.
26:05Oh, well, now I'm intrigued.
26:06Drew and Boyle's campaign is gaining ground.
26:11Thanks to my mother.
26:12And because of her involvement, it's going to hurt my mother's chances for re-election.
26:17My mom is a damn good mayor.
26:18Losing her would be a tragedy, and oil's a worm.
26:22And for sale.
26:24Well, I think your mother's doing a terrific job.
26:26Well, in that case, as a former mayor who's still popular with voters, would you consider
26:32endorsing my mother?
26:32Of course.
26:36I had already planned to vote a split ticket.
26:38Yes for your mother, no for Sonny.
26:40Thank you so much.
26:42I really appreciate it.
26:43If there's anything I can do, you just ask.
26:46Actually, there is one thing.
26:48Could you break the news to my mother?
26:52Curtis?
26:53Hi.
26:54Do you have a second?
26:55Uh, sure.
26:56Willow, what's up?
26:57I just wanted to say thank you.
27:00When that horrible story was published by the Herald, it was picked up by the Invader
27:04and spread all over social media, but not at Aurora.
27:08Um, Willow, maybe you missed it, but we did cover it.
27:10Yeah, but you covered the facts.
27:12You didn't publish those awful photos or that disgusting video.
27:17We're not a tabloid.
27:18I know.
27:19Your coverage was completely fair to Drew.
27:21And I can't tell you how much that means to me.
27:25Objectivity is good for business,
27:26and we don't want to come off as appearing bias.
27:29That's what journalism's supposed to be.
27:31But Drew was drugged.
27:33You are going to publish an article about that, right?
27:37We are going to print his statement, but we're not taking a position on it.
27:41What does that mean?
27:43Well, um, it means that ketamine is a party drug,
27:46so whatever anyone may think of it in private,
27:50all we have is Drew's word that he didn't take it voluntarily.
27:52Curtis, Drew would never take ketamine on purpose.
27:57I am aware of your position on the matter.
27:59I'll keep it in mind.
28:00But as I said, our reporting has to remain unbiased and objective.
28:04So, if you'll excuse me.
28:06It smells clean.
28:11It's beautiful, you guys.
28:13Look at this job.
28:14It's amazing.
28:18Thanks.
28:20Whew.
28:21I know you drove with my dad to the hospital.
28:25Thanks for being there.
28:26Danny and I are both really sorry for what happened.
28:32I'm sure you are.
28:35Listen, just don't scare us like that ever again, okay?
28:39Because we love you both too much.
28:41I would do anything to take back what happened.
28:45But since I can't, I just want to make up for it.
28:49Yeah, me too.
28:50Is there any more cleaning that needs to be done?
28:54You like cleaning today, huh?
28:55Hey, you guys have done enough.
28:57Why don't you go take a break?
28:59A video game?
29:00Yeah, sure.
29:00Go before I change my mind.
29:08Listen, I was out of line.
29:09I should have never said anything.
29:14I guess I could tell Tracy for you.
29:17As much as I would like to farm out that particular conversation,
29:22I'll have to do it myself.
29:24Good.
29:25There's nothing better at creating family friction than a political discussion.
29:32When you were mayor, how often did you wish you were still on the road with the idle rich?
29:35Oh, all the time.
29:38Those were the days.
29:39I'll bet.
29:40When did you stop touring?
29:42Oh, years ago.
29:44And then Lois, she still continued to manage you?
29:47Yeah, she did.
29:48But Miguel Merez was her main focus.
29:51He was her big money maker.
29:54He was huge back then.
29:56She went on the road with him all the time.
29:58She got to see the world with Miguel.
29:59That really sounds amazing.
30:01But how did Brooklyn handle being away from her mom so much?
30:05Obviously, she really missed her.
30:06But I think she really loved staying with Carmine and Gloria.
30:10And then when Brooklyn got older, Lois actually took her out of high school to go on tour with her.
30:14Most prospective parents work with agencies, but there's also the possibility of a private adoption.
30:22Then there's the question of whether you want it open or closed.
30:25And these days, birth parents have that choice.
30:27Oh, I didn't know that.
30:29Things have evolved.
30:29There are some parents that don't want any contact with the child after it's given up for adoption.
30:35And there are others that want to keep the door open for the possibility of a relationship in the future.
30:40Either way, both are protected legally.
30:42But adoptive parents always have full custody.
30:46So, are you leaning toward anything?
30:49Um, we'd prefer a closed adoption.
30:52We're definitely planning on telling our child that they're adopted,
30:55but we feel like them having a relationship with their birth parents might be confusing.
31:00Unless you think it's too early to do that kind of thing.
31:01No, no, no, no.
31:02I think it's a very good idea to set boundaries before you get started.
31:06At least we got that part right.
31:08How soon will we be able to adopt a child?
31:10That's really hard to say.
31:12Now, I do know some very good private adoption attorneys,
31:15and I will reach out to them,
31:17and they'll see if one of their clients is pregnant and wants to give their child up for adoption.
31:22That would be amazing.
31:23I'm going to warn you about something, though.
31:25This process could take a while.
31:28It's very unpredictable,
31:30and you're going to feel like you don't have much control over anything.
31:33So, prepare yourself to be patient,
31:35and know that this process could take a long time.
31:42I didn't expect to see you here today.
31:44Am I going to get you in trouble talking to you while you're on the clock?
31:46Even if you did, I wouldn't care.
31:48I'm really glad to see you. It's been a tough day.
31:50I'm sorry to hear that.
31:53Oh.
31:54Ow.
31:54What is this?
31:57Uh.
32:03I just ran into Willow all the time.
32:05In spite of everything, she's still standing by Drew.
32:08It's crazy.
32:09My editorial page is doing a write-up on ketamine's popularity as a recreational party drug,
32:16noting that Drew's done nothing to prove that he didn't take the drug himself.
32:20Just another black mark on the man's character.
32:24What if, um, Drew is telling the truth?
32:28So far, Aurora hasn't, you know, commented on the scandal.
32:34And maybe it should stay that way.
32:35It almost sounds like you want me to back off of Drew.
32:42Go ahead, open it.
32:46What is this?
32:47My doctor gave it to me.
32:50It's a, uh, it's a vitamin infusion to help get my immune system back on track.
32:54It's why I came to the hospital.
32:55I was, uh, I was really scared about Rocco.
33:06And I got angry, and I lashed out, and I'm, I'm sorry.
33:14I never should have stuck my nose where it didn't belong.
33:17And I said a couple of things that I shouldn't have.
33:21Dante, you are a great father to Rocco.
33:26Yeah.
33:26And, uh, I know Gio did what he felt was right, given the information he had at the time.
33:35Gio would never hurt anyone on purpose.
33:38He would have taken Rocco to the hospital if he, if he knew that that's what he was supposed to do, you know?
33:44I mean, that's, that's the kind of good kid he is.
33:47He's never going to lack defenders with you and Gloria around.
33:52He's lucky to have you.
33:53Going on tour, that must have been really exciting for Brooklyn.
33:58Oh, she loved it.
34:00It was a huge international tour.
34:01And then she tagged along with his entire North American leg.
34:06Wow.
34:07So then she must have been gone for a long time.
34:09Oh, she was.
34:10She missed six months of her senior year.
34:14Well, we'll have to take this.
34:16No problem.
34:18Yeah.
34:23What are you up to?
34:30I just got back with some herbal tea for Mrs. Chase.
34:32Did they leave?
34:33Yes, they did.
34:34They had to go home.
34:36Just to warn you, Mr. Sidwell's outside.
34:39He doesn't have an appointment.
34:41He never does.
34:43You can send him in.
34:45Right this way, Mr. Sidwell.
34:46Well, thank you, Suzanne.
34:49I told you I didn't want the dagger.
34:53It's yours, so dispose of it as you see fit.
34:56Look, I'm here because I needed you or Marco to draw up some contracts because I'm about to make a very large real estate purchase.
35:06Paul told me Sidwell was here.
35:10Yep.
35:11With Jordan Ashford.
35:13Sidwell wants to buy my peers and he's going to deal with, you know, all the referendums.
35:17Wait, you're not going to do it, are you?
35:20Maybe I am.