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00:00How are you always here so early?
00:07Aunt Lois always said early is on time.
00:10And on time is late. I happen to disagree though. You know we start at 10.
00:14Actually, 9.55.
00:17It's 9.50. I'm here five minutes early. What time did you get here?
00:21Nine.
00:23No comment.
00:25Oh my God. You got here at 9? Gio, that's an hour early.
00:30It's 55 minutes. It's...
00:32I don't understand. What did you even do?
00:36Just walked around. Just made sure that there were no glasses from last night.
00:40And then I swept the deck just in case. You can't risk someone cutting their feet on broken glass.
00:46Okay. Well, I don't know if you know this yet, but I am very competitive.
00:50Dex said something about that.
00:52I'm sure. So now I've got to figure out a way to be a better, more conscientious employee than you.
00:58Can't we both be conscientious employees?
01:00Well, I don't know. Not only are you folding towels, you're serving people drinks, you're sweeping the floor and coming in an hour early.
01:08Look, just please don't dive in the pool and save someone unless I'm not here.
01:12All right. If you want to show up a lifeguard, anyone else, be my guest.
01:16Don't worry. I leave the lifeguarding to you.
01:19Jocelyn!
01:20Hi, you. What are you doing here?
01:24I'm taking swim lessons. I'm doing the butterfly.
01:28Oh, my goodness. Well, that might take some time. You know, that's the hardest stroke to learn. But do you know Gio?
01:34No.
01:35All right. Well, Gio, this is Avery Corinthos. Avery, this is Giovanni, but you can call him Gio.
01:40It's a pleasure to meet you, Avery.
01:41Hi.
01:42Let's get you to your swim lesson.
01:45Uncle Sonny. Gio.
01:48It's about time we saw each other again.
01:53Come in.
01:56Hi.
01:57Oh, hi.
02:00How are you?
02:01Thank you for seeing us.
02:03I am so sorry that I didn't make it to your wedding.
02:06You had something important to do.
02:08No. If I knew it was the last time I'd spend with Gregory, I wouldn't have done it.
02:11He was better off having met you.
02:13I'm the one that was better off.
02:17I'm going to miss him.
02:18We all are.
02:20I want to show you. I want to show you what he gave me that I get to keep with me all the time.
02:28Gregory did?
02:29Yeah. For good luck.
02:31And I'm sure that he's going to send it to me whenever he can.
02:35In between Charm and the Angels, of course.
02:39Okay. So the reason that you're both here.
02:43How'd it go with my brother?
02:45Not well.
02:48Can you believe how high we jumped? It felt like we were flying.
02:52It was pretty cool.
02:54It was pretty cool. I jumped.
02:57Well, Comet did the jumping.
02:59I was riding him while he did it.
03:03You didn't put out oxers for that boy, did you?
03:06James, what did you jump over?
03:08A huge tree that fell down.
03:10It was more like Comet took a longer than average step over a dead sapling.
03:15But his hooves totally left the ground, so it counts as a jump up top.
03:20I am impressed. I have not worked my way up to this point.
03:24I am impressed. I have not worked my way up to jumping yet, but I think you've inspired me.
03:30Could you see that Hades is settled up, please?
03:33Yeah, I'm already done. I'll be back in a few. I just gotta get him home.
03:36Oh, really? Do I have to?
03:39Not a fan of home?
03:40There's so many girls there.
03:42Come on. Your family's the best.
03:46Can you let Natalia know that the proofs are back from the photographer?
03:49I think that's it. I'll let you know if something else comes up.
03:52Okay, thanks.
03:54Okay, I need help.
03:55With what?
03:56Which bathing suit do you like better?
03:57They are both great.
03:58Mom, you didn't even look.
04:00Ah, yes. I remember those bathing suits because I bought them for you.
04:03My answer is unchanged. They are both great.
04:06I knew you were going to say that.
04:07Then why did you even ask me?
04:08Come on. It's not like I'm asking you to choose between me and James.
04:11Oh, neither. Bailey is my favorite.
04:13Mom!
04:14I'm kidding.
04:16We're not going to the pool just yet.
04:18What?
04:19The towel.
04:20Oh, no. Bailey required an unscheduled bath, and I'll leave it at that.
04:26But what time will we depart for the pool?
04:28As soon as James gets back.
04:31That should be them now.
04:32I'll get it.
04:33Okay.
04:36Mom, look!
04:39Has Natalia been to the pool?
04:41No.
04:42Mom, look!
04:44Has anyone seen my wife?
04:50Oh, stop!
05:13Mr. Gossick is now unable to work, but too young to qualify for Medicare.
05:18His other option is to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, but he's having a hard time typing or holding a pen.
05:25Oh, I would be happy to help him with his application.
05:28There's a five-month waiting period for benefits.
05:31I know.
05:32Mr. Gossick may need a loan from his union or bank, and I will get his financial information from his daughter.
05:39Thank you both for taking the lead on this. I appreciate it.
05:42Well, that's what we're here for.
05:43Team effort, always.
05:45Always.
05:52Do you need to answer that?
05:53Oh, no, no. It's Maxie. I can call her back later.
05:57There's no I in team, right?
06:00Vinny's worse than I've ever seen him.
06:02Vinny's worse than I've ever seen him.
06:05He's defiant, he's angry, and he is denying that he has a problem, despite evidence to the contrary.
06:12It's a pretty textbook for addicts, right?
06:14Yeah. And you'd think, since I've been down this road before, that I would be able to navigate it, but unfortunately, there aren't any magic words.
06:24He's not going to listen until he's ready to listen.
06:29So he's not there yet?
06:30No.
06:31Okay, thanks for trying.
06:33I would try again if I thought that it would help.
06:39As worried as we are about Finn, our immediate concern is with Violet.
06:44Has she noticed anything?
06:46Like a change in Finn? I don't think so.
06:50But kids left in these situations, I mean, it's damaging. Maybe not physically abusive, but certainly emotionally.
06:58And we want to protect Violet in every way.
07:02As a former attorney...
07:03I've emphasized former.
07:05I thought you might have some advice for us.
07:10It's a big deal switching to PC.
07:13Yeah, I'm really liking it a lot. I met a lot of the people in the department, students and professors, rehearsing for the summer festival.
07:23You don't regret leaving the city?
07:26I have a few regrets. I love Fordham, and I will always, always be grateful to you for making it possible for me to go there.
07:36You don't have to thank me. You have a gift, I want you to pursue it, right? You love the city.
07:43So my concern is that you accepted the scholarship to PCU because you don't want me to keep paying for tuition. Am I right?
07:50No, it's a little bit more complicated.
07:53Okay, I'm listening.
07:56Um...
07:59PCU has an excellent music department. It's an honor that not only was I selected, but they gave me a scholarship.
08:08And while I'm thankful to you for making it possible for me to go there...
08:13You want to pave your own way.
08:16I do.
08:17Okay.
08:18Because I like to... I like to make my own money. I like to be independent.
08:26Oh, I'm not that independent. I'm still living at the Quartermains.
08:30Yeah, you should get hazard pay for that.
08:34Hey, Brooklyn. It's Natalia.
08:38I was just calling because I wanted to discuss the last recording session that Allison had with you.
08:44The one you were unable to attend for obvious reasons.
08:47And again, I'm so, so sorry about your father-in-law.
08:51I hope you got our sympathy flowers and card.
08:56Anyway, it's a beautiful day. I'm here at the MetroCourt pool.
08:59And I was just wondering maybe you could join me if you had a chance.
09:01So, that's it. I'll be waiting here. Thanks.
09:08Hey.
09:09Hey.
09:10I was hoping I'd run into you.
09:11Yeah, oh, good.
09:12You want to join me?
09:13I would love to. No splashing, though.
09:15No, no, no, no.
09:17My daughter's taking swimming lessons.
09:19Wow. Is that the one that I've heard so much about?
09:22The one and only.
09:25She's adorable.
09:26She's a water baby.
09:28Yeah.
09:29You know what her favorite place to swim is?
09:31Where?
09:32Puerto Rico.
09:33Yeah, it is.
09:34Yeah.
09:35Because it's the most beautiful beaches in the world.
09:36I mean, I might be a little bit biased, but...
09:38No, I think you're right.
09:42I'm not so right about everything, though. Or everyone.
09:46Are you talking about anybody in particular?
09:50Christina.
09:52I underestimated your daughter.
09:54I underestimated your daughter.
09:58Closed captioning provided in part by KFC's 10...
10:01Well, she's not ignoring you. She's busy.
10:03I told her there was an exciting development.
10:06What?
10:08You've been known to deem a sale at Wyndham's an exciting development.
10:11I think you rated it an emergency once.
10:13Mac, the entire store was 75% off.
10:17Well, now, who is this young lady?
10:19Because I know it's not Bailey Lou.
10:21My goodness, she's so big.
10:23I know, right?
10:24Yeah, eats her vegetables like a champ.
10:26And so what's next? You getting your driver's license?
10:28Oh, God, no, please. Time already flies way too fast.
10:30Oh, my goodness.
10:32Well, hi there, Miss Bailey Lou.
10:34Do you remember your Grandpa Mac?
10:35Bailey doesn't remember anything.
10:37Well, actually, Georgie, that is incorrect.
10:39See, studies have shown that toddlers can retain memories months, even years, after the event occurs.
10:45Spinelli.
10:47Gracious greetings.
10:48A most heartfelt welcome home.
10:50You seem awfully comfortable here.
10:52Are you a permanent fixture or a temporary one?
10:54Um...
10:55Yeah, my dad lives with us now.
10:58A lot has changed since you've been gone?
11:00You know, apparently.
11:01I think we should hit the potty one more time before we go to the pool.
11:03Didn't you just take her to the potty?
11:04Yeah, but remember all those prunes that we fed them this morning?
11:07No, I don't remember that.
11:08Okay, go, sweetheart.
11:09Oh, sweet girl!
11:10Woo-hoo!
11:14Oh, that has to be Mom.
11:15I'll get it.
11:16Okay.
11:20Oh, it's you.
11:21Oh!
11:24Grandpa!
11:25Oh, buddy!
11:26Oh, my goodness!
11:33I think you've grown a foot.
11:34Not that much.
11:36Pretty close, buddy.
11:39Hey, Cody.
11:40It's good to see you.
11:41Hey, you too, Mac.
11:44Not that I ever thought Christina was anything other than a really lovely, intelligent young woman, but...
11:51The other day, Allison was in her recording session, and she was...
11:55It was terrible.
11:56I thought we were going to have to throw in the towel, and...
12:00In comes Christina, and this light switch flipped.
12:05I mean, literally, suddenly all was right in Allison's world, and...
12:10I realize these girls really do love each other, don't they?
12:13Yeah.
12:14So, I take it...
12:17Christina being there made Blaze's performance better.
12:19I'm sorry, it's Allison, right?
12:21Yeah, but, I mean, it's funny.
12:22I don't really care if other people call her by her stage name.
12:24I just personally can't do it.
12:26Well, because you're her mother.
12:27You didn't name her that.
12:28Exactly.
12:30And, yes, so Christina's presence made all the difference, because suddenly Allison was able to emotionally connect to the song.
12:40It's amazing how that works.
12:42Yeah.
12:44Do you believe in muses?
12:46I think I do when it comes to artists involved.
12:49Sounds like you've had some experience.
12:51With muses?
12:52No, with the music industry.
12:54I doubt it.
12:55I knew it.
12:56Well, I was a selling partner back in the 90s, a pretty big music label.
13:02Back when everything was fun, in the 90s.
13:07It was a good time.
13:08Yeah.
13:10Think we have those kind of good times ahead?
13:12Sure hope so.
13:14I have been roped into two family law cases in my career, and it's not for the faint of heart.
13:21Yeah, we're getting that sense.
13:23It's not what you expect.
13:25How so?
13:27The best interest of the child should be the priority, right?
13:30Always.
13:32Well, the way the state defines the best interest of the child, and the way a loving parent or an aunt and uncle define it is hardly ever the same.
13:45And reporting a parent to Child Protective Services doesn't guarantee a child's protection either.
13:52If they take a child out of a home, they may end up in a group home or with strangers.
13:58What?
13:59That's the last thing we want for Violet.
14:02I'm just trying to arm you with as much information as I possibly can.
14:06You guys are in a tough predicament between your loyalty to Finn and trying to protect Violet.
14:13So, do you want my advice?
14:15Please.
14:17Call a social worker, a licensed clinical social worker, and hopefully they'll be able to help you proceed forward.
14:26Then that's what we'll do. Thank you.
14:29I really wish I could be of more help.
14:31No, just talking it out helped. And thanks again for trying with my brother.
14:37He's a good man. One of the best. He's just lost.
14:43And he's lucky that he has you. You'll help him find his way back.
14:48I'm trying to.
14:50He's gonna know that at some point.
14:54Thank you, Alexis.
14:55You're so welcome.
14:57Good luck, you guys.
15:07I have a missed call from Louise's mom. That woman is demanding.
15:12Just go deal with it.
15:13Now?
15:14Yeah. I'm still in bereavement leave, so I have the extra time.
15:18Well, where will you start?
15:20GH. I know exactly who to talk to.
15:23Okay.
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15:59A beer that's brewed with Valencia orange peel and coriander?
16:03That's a beer that's crafted brighter.
16:10Blue Moon. Made Brighter.
16:15I hear you're the new face of deception.
16:18No offense, but I'm guessing Sasha's better for business.
16:21You really have been gone a long time. Cody and Sasha are the former faces of deception.
16:26Oh, sorry.
16:28Oh, yeah. Don't be. I probably guessed. That gig wasn't really up my alley.
16:33You and me both. So what are you doing now?
16:36Oh, I still manage the Quartermain Stables.
16:39And you spend a lot of time with James.
16:42Oh, yeah?
16:43Cody's teaching me how to ride horses. Today I jumped over a tree.
16:47What? He what?
16:48He's exaggerating.
16:50He better be.
16:51No, that tree was really more like a big stick.
16:54But it was still an awesome feat.
16:57Wow. Very cool.
17:00Well, what about you? What are you up to, Mac?
17:04I was helping a friend.
17:07That's all we're going to get?
17:09Unfortunately, yes. And you know how I hate keeping secrets.
17:13Yep. You despise it.
17:15Yeah, me too.
17:16Something else do you have in common?
17:20Well, I better get going. I'll leave you guys to your family reunion.
17:25I'll see you soon, though. Not so little man, huh?
17:28Definitely.
17:29Hey, maybe I can tag along sometime and watch you jump those trees.
17:32Yeah.
17:34As long as it's okay with Cody.
17:36I'd like that.
17:37Great. Let's set it up.
17:41James, you are so mean. We can't have nice things.
17:44Okay.
17:45So, what's the next move?
17:47I'd think that.
17:48Okay.
17:49But we'll try.
17:50All right. We'll try.
17:52Very, very nice.
17:57So, how are you really feeling about Christina and Blake these days?
18:01About their relationship?
18:02Yeah.
18:07I'm worried.
18:09And not because I think it's wrong. I don't.
18:11I just, the way I was brought up in that place with the beautiful beaches we were just talking about.
18:17Not the most accepting.
18:21Love is love is not a motto you grew up with.
18:24No, it was not.
18:27Although, I'm evolving.
18:29So, I just have a hard time seeing that that kind of love ends in real happiness.
18:40Well, I guess Christina and Blake are going to have to figure that one out.
18:44Yes, but that would mean I would have to relinquish control.
18:47Which is not your favorite thing to do.
18:49Not my favorite thing to do.
18:53It looks like I just got a text.
18:54I'm going to have to run off and approve the proofs from the last deception photo shoot of Allison's.
19:00Can you do me a favor?
19:02Can you hang onto this for me, please?
19:05And give it to Brooklyn if she happens to come by while I'm gone?
19:09What is it?
19:10It's the thumb drive from the last recording session I was telling you about.
19:14Yeah, yeah. I can do that on one condition.
19:16Yes.
19:17You invite me to the release part.
19:19I'll see what I can do.
19:22Thank you.
19:27Joss, have you talked to your brother yet about moving into the garage apartment?
19:32No, but I think after work I'm going to go into his office and talk to him in person.
19:37Just because I know he's going to say yes.
19:39And I don't want it to seem like I'm entitled or that I'm taking it for granted, you know?
19:45Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know the feeling. It's kind of like that with me and Uncle Sonny.
19:49Really?
19:51Well, yeah. He's always paid for my music lessons and he was paying for my tuition to go to Fordham.
19:56I bet if I asked him to pay for me to, I don't know, go to Europe.
20:03Visit all the great concert halls, he'd do it.
20:06But that'd be taking advantage.
20:09You're worried about taking advantage of Sonny.
20:13Yeah. Yeah, it's...
20:17When you're powerful and important like he is, people are always asking for things.
20:24And Uncle Sonny's been really great to me. I just... I'm not ever going to take that for granted.
20:30Well, it's very nice to hear how much you appreciate him.
20:36I'm sure it means a lot to Sonny.
20:39So Cody's been hanging around a lot?
20:41Yeah, he has. I don't know who enjoys it more, him or James. Georgie really likes spending time with him too.
20:47That's great.
20:48Yeah, it is. Don't get me wrong, the kids love having Spinelli here.
20:51I mean, no one's better to play video games with or make computer cookies.
20:55What are those?
20:57I actually have no idea.
20:59Um, but Cody has been great for James because he gets him outside.
21:03And literally teaches him how to get back on the horse when things get tough.
21:06Cody's good with him, huh?
21:08He is. He treats him like a little brother. Never talks down to him.
21:11All the kids that come through the quarter-main revolving door are obsessed with him.
21:14I do not know how Cody has the patience.
21:16Oh, I do. The kids aren't his.
21:18That is a really good point.
21:20No matter what, no matter how bad it gets, the kids go back to their parents at the end of the day.
21:27Even still, he's a gift.
21:29So are you, you know.
21:31Best mom ever.
21:33I'm not sure my children would agree with that.
21:36But between wrangling all the horses and wrangling all the kids, Cody's like a real-life superhero around here.
21:44Kind of like someone else I know.
21:49Are your gums bleeding and inflamed?
21:51Colgate, PerioGuard?
21:54Ah, to what do I owe this pleasant surprise?
21:58Please be pleasant.
22:00As opposed to what?
22:02Don't mention Heather Weber or that god-awful gossip column.
22:06This has nothing to do with either of those things.
22:11Welcome. I come bearing gifts.
22:14Or what I hope will be a source of clarity.
22:19What's that?
22:21It's from the Court of Appeals. It came care of my office.
22:29And?
22:30And tampering with mail is a federal offense.
22:34So you don't know what's in there?
22:37Your future awaits, my friend.
22:41I'm impressed. This is mostly done and in record time.
22:46I made quick work of it.
22:48I can see that. I'm sure I can find whatever's missing in the medical record.
22:52I just have to get the patient's consent first.
22:54Already gotten. Gotten. That's a word, right? Yeah.
22:57It is.
22:58Of course it is. Yeah.
22:59Anyway, Mr. Gossett's consent is on file.
23:02So it is. You really thought up everything.
23:06Maxie again?
23:08Yeah, how'd you know?
23:10You know, it's fine if you want to pick up, really.
23:12Oh, I know, and I will when I'm officially off duty.
23:17Fin, I keep calling you, you keep not calling me back.
23:21Would you please call me? I'm worried about you.
23:29Fin?
23:30Fin.
23:31Fin.
23:32Fin.
23:33Fin?
23:34Fin?
23:35Fin?
23:36Fin?
23:37Fin?
23:38Fin?
23:39Fin?
23:40Fin?
23:41Fin?
23:42Fin?
23:43Fin?
23:44Fin?
23:45Fin?
23:48Cody.
23:49Oh.
23:51I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. Are you okay?
23:56I'll take care of your gear right away.
23:58That wasn't what I asked you.
24:03What kind of mother doesn't answer her daughter's texts?
24:05I'm the working kind. I assume Felicia's at the hospital.
24:08Yeah, she is.
24:10Patient advocate. I'm so proud of her.
24:13She's doing great. She really goes the extra mile for her patients.
24:16She's kind of spilling into other areas.
24:19Such as?
24:20Well, Mom advocates for everyone these days, including me, even when I don't ask for it.
24:26I need you to fess up.
24:28Were you in on Mom's plan to get Spinelli to move in with me and the kids?
24:31If there was a plan, I had no part in it.
24:34Okay. Well, Mom's heart was in the right place.
24:38Seems like your mom was just right in general.
24:40Yeah, she was.
24:42And don't you dare tell her I said that.
24:44Your secret is safe with me.
24:47So, things are good with Spinelli?
24:49Yeah. You know, we're taking things slowly, and I think that's how it's supposed to be.
24:55Music to my ears.
24:58I missed you so much, you have no idea.
25:01It's so good to be home.
25:04Hey. Enjoying the outdoors?
25:07Yeah. Avery's swim class.
25:10Oh, that's cute. You haven't seen your wedding date around here, have you?
25:14Are you ever going to call her back?
25:16Not with you. Wedding date for life.
25:18Natalia just left.
25:20What? She summons me here and then she takes off?
25:23Okay, relax. She left something with me to give to you.
25:28Thank you.
25:32You okay? What's going on?
25:36It's Chase's niece, Violet.
25:38Is she hurt? Sick?
25:40No, no, no. She's fine for now.
25:46If I tell you something, you promise to keep it between us?
25:49Yeah, of course. Come on. Sit down.
25:52Ever since Gregory died, Finn has been drinking. A lot.
25:57Well, he's recovering, right? Or was recovering.
26:00Yeah, for years.
26:01Okay.
26:02Which is why we haven't faced this before, but we tried talking to Finn,
26:05and he furiously maintains that he doesn't want to talk about it,
26:09and that he doesn't want to talk about it.
26:11And I don't want to talk about it.
26:13I don't want to talk about it.
26:15I don't want to talk about it.
26:17I don't want to talk about it.
26:19He furiously maintains that it is none of our business.
26:22Well, that's where Finn would be wrong.
26:26When anyone in this house wears white...
26:30Oh, please. Call me Stella.
26:32Your nephew said I might find you here.
26:34You ratted me out, huh?
26:36I promise to keep it brief.
26:38Oh, please, please. Sit down. Take all the time you need.
26:41What can I help you with?
26:44You're a social worker.
26:46I am.
26:48And you're a police officer.
26:50I have a situation I'm in.
26:52Normally I would hand it off to someone else for them to resolve, but...
26:56This is personal, and I don't feel comfortable doing that.
27:00Hand it off?
27:02Does that have something to do with your father?
27:05I'm so sorry to hear about his passing, and I should have said that right off the bat.
27:09Thank you.
27:10And no, but...
27:12Yes.
27:14Well, that clears things up.
27:16It doesn't directly have to do with my dad, but his death may have been the catalyst.
27:22Okay.
27:25There's a child living with a parent that is in the throes of SUD.
27:31Substance Use Disorder.
27:35Long-term or recent?
27:37Both.
27:38I mean, the parent has been clean for years, but just recently fell off the wagon in a big way,
27:43and the environment is no longer safe for anyone, let alone a little girl.
27:51What are you doing?
27:52Being smart.
27:54By ignoring the inevitable?
27:56My good friend just died.
27:58I've let down both his sons, and two of my daughters are courting disaster.
28:02Oh, for heaven's sakes.
28:03Well, okay, so it's not a good day to buy a lottery ticket.
28:05Right.
28:06Or open up a registered letter.
28:08That's ridiculous.
28:10What's in here is not going to change, no matter when you decide to open it.
28:14Okay, fine, so it won't matter if I wait.
28:16Well...
28:18Aren't you tired of being in limbo?
28:20Because I know I am.
28:21I'm sorry that my treading water has been such an inconvenience to you.
28:25If you don't open it, I will.
28:30Okay, fine, do it.
28:32Really?
28:33No, wait.
28:36Go ahead.
28:45The story of where I come from is a winding road at best.
28:48As in geographically?
28:50As in who my father is.
28:51Oh.
28:52Yeah.
28:53When I was little, I thought it was Mr. Bell.
28:56Not my dad.
28:57Then I just assumed it was the rich guy that Mr. Bell worked for.
29:00Also, not my dad.
29:02Cut to me moving to Port Charles, learning a few tidbits, taking a DNA test, and...
29:07Well, the good news is I finally know who my father is.
29:10And the bad news?
29:12He doesn't.
29:13He doesn't know you're his son?
29:16He doesn't know he has a son.
29:18Oh.
29:19Why haven't you told him? Is he a bad guy?
29:21Just the opposite.
29:23He's a really stand-up guy. I like him a lot.
29:26I'm confused.
29:27I joined the club.
29:30Yeah.
29:31I've had multiple chances to tell him.
29:33But instead I lied.
29:36I'm not sure I can walk it back.
29:39Cody, this is your story.
29:41You get to walk it in any direction you want.
29:44Yeah, but what if I come clean and he's furious I lied to him?
29:48What if you come clean and he's thrilled you're his son?
29:53Oh, Belly's looking a little, uh...
29:55Exhausted?
29:56She was up earlier than usual today.
29:58Maybe it's nap time?
30:00If no one objects, I'd like to put her down.
30:02No objections here.
30:03Or here.
30:05Come on, you little beautiful little girl.
30:07Just watch out for the million toys you sent while you were gone.
30:10They're kind of scattered all over the floor.
30:12Well, what's a grandfather's purpose if not to spoil his grandchildren?
30:16Right?
30:17She says right.
30:20Grandpa looks really cool with his buzz.
30:22I agree.
30:23Although I thought he would be more tan.
30:25Wasn't he in South America?
30:26Yeah, but it's winter there now.
30:29Oh, is it winter in Florida too?
30:32Does James at school teach geography?
30:35He takes after me.
30:38Okay, I'm here.
30:41Now, what's this exciting development?
30:52We are trying.
30:53I understand. I understand.
30:54I understand.
30:55Kids are innocent.
30:57They think that that suffering and all that pain is going to last forever.
31:04So, I mean, and even if they get through it, it changes them.
31:09I don't want that for them.
31:11I know you don't.
31:12And with people like you in her corner, she will never have to go through what I went through.
31:19Because you will not let it happen.
31:25I assume you know who I'm talking about, so I'd prefer not to go into specifics.
31:29Understood.
31:31May I ask you a few questions?
31:33And you can tell me as little or as much as you're comfortable with.
31:38Has the child been neglected?
31:40No.
31:41Threatened or abused in any way?
31:44I don't think so.
31:46I don't think so.
31:48Please don't tell me I have to wait until that happens.
31:51Well, there are agencies you can report your concerns to, but as a cop, you know the drill.
31:57This isn't going to be easy.
31:59The judge isn't likely to break up a family over a couple of benders.
32:05I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep this child safe.
32:09Document everything.
32:10Get the child on record.
32:12Get statements from everyone who has seen the parent either under the influence or acting irresponsibly.
32:20Are you telling me to build a case against my brother?
32:23I am advising you to build a case for your niece.
32:32Just tell me.
32:33What does it say?
32:34Well, there's some good news and some bad news.
32:42Which do you want first?
32:44The bad.
32:46No, the good. Just do the good first.
32:50Okay.
32:54The court has vacated your disbarment as improperly applied.
32:58Are you sure?
32:59Would I joke about something like this?
33:02Even I'm not that cruel.
33:06I won't.
33:08I get to practice law again.
33:10Well, this leads me to the bad news.
33:15There is a two-year suspension of your legal license.
33:20Okay.
33:21All right, well, you know.
33:24Waited this long, I can put up with this hole for another couple of years, right?
33:28Yeah.
33:30Except you don't have to.
33:32Why not?
33:33Because your two-year suspension started four years ago.
33:36You've already served it.
33:38That is a risky little game.
33:40I know. I'm an awful person. I'm awful.
33:44It's over.
33:45It's over.
33:46It's over.
33:47Of course, you need 48 hours of continuing legal education,
33:51and then you can reapply with the bar.
33:54But after that, you're back, baby.
33:56I couldn't have done this without you.
33:57Of course not. I know.
33:58It's over.
33:59It's over.
34:00It's over.
34:01It's over.
34:02It's over.
34:03It's over.
34:04It's over.
34:05It's over.
34:06It's over.
34:07It's over.
34:08It's over.
34:09It's over.
34:10It's over.
34:11It's over.
34:12I love you.
34:13I love you.
34:16Sorry, it all must sound crazy or stupid or both.
34:22You wanna know what I think?
34:23I'd take comments advice at this point.
34:27Good to know.
34:28So I think you're lucky.
34:32Come again?
34:33You have a clean slate with this person.
34:36An opportunity for a fresh start.
34:39Yeah, but I lied to him.
34:41No, I'm still lying to him.
34:44One admission and you put an end to it.
34:49Cody, the rest of your life can begin at any time
34:52and you get to decide when that is.
35:06I was able to fulfill my duties at the hospital
35:09despite the steady stream of interruptions.
35:12My bad.
35:13But now I'm confused as the urgency of the interruptions.
35:16The kids look fine.
35:18The house isn't on fire.
35:20Guess what?
35:21No, no.
35:22The house isn't on fire.
35:24But it is a heck of a lot warmer in here today
35:27than it was yesterday.
35:28Oh, so is the AC not working?
35:30The AC is working just fine.
35:33Max.
35:36You told me that you were gonna come home
35:38and tell me it was gonna be today.
35:40I'm sorry I was away for so long.
35:43Too long.
35:44It won't happen again.
35:46Aww.
35:48Now do you understand why I was blowing up your phone?
35:53You're my exciting development, huh?
35:56Do I live up to my name?
35:57No, and then some.
35:59We should get ice cream to celebrate.
36:02And you can have all the toppings you want.
36:04Oh, I don't think so, I don't think so.
36:05We'll have two toppings.
36:07All the toppings you want.
36:08Yay!
36:10Welcome home, my love.
36:12It's good to be here.