Updated 2006-09-13 06:38:33
In Alexis' hospital room, Sonny was questioning why she had forced Sam and Ric to go the Mayor's party together. She let him know that they needed to get along, and that this was one way to do it. Sonny tried to explain that it would be difficult to happen since Ric and Jason were enemies. Alexis felt that it would not be an issue since Sam promised to stay away from Jason. Sonny told her that while the two of them might not get back together, that the hatred that Ric felt for Jason would make it impossible. Alexis told Sonny that for Kristina's and Molly's sake, the three of them would need to learn to coexist.
At the Mayor's cocktail party as Jax was trying to convince Carly to leave the party with him, she let him know that she was not going to sleep with him. When he chided her for having a one track mind, she was looking over his shoulder, saw something and excused herself. Outside on the balcony, Sam had a knife to Ric, demanding that he stop touching her. While they were talking, Carly came and took the knife away from Sam and demanded that Ric leave her alone. She said that she would have no qualms on using the knife on him, and would be able to get away with it. She warned Ric that if he was not careful that there could be problems. After he went inside, Carly let Sam know that she knew that the two of them had a one night stand. Sam felt that Carly would think even less of her since she found out, however, Carly sympathized with what she had to deal with, and promised to be an ally.
Maxie and Liz were fighting while Lucky was overhearing the conversation. Maxie tried to get Liz to understand that she felt that she knew Lucky better than his wife did, and had been there to support him while Liz turned a blind eye. Liz blamed Maxie for supplying Lucky the pills and bedding him when he was at his lowest. As the argument got louder, Lucky interrupted them, demanding that Maxie leave them alone. Maxie left, but not before warning Lucky that she would not forget it. Afterward, he tried to apologize to his wife, and Liz asked him to concentrate on getting better. She asked him to do the best he can, but not to do it because he put her on a pedestal.
At the Quatermaines', Lulu let her father know that she had decided to go through with the abortion. Luke was supportive of her decision, and when Edward and Dillon came in the living room, Lulu let them know of her decision. Both of them were very upset, and tried to get her to change her mind. Dillon was upset, and let Lulu know that he felt that she was being selfish. During this altercation, Edward called Lucky to try and get him to get his sister to change her mind.
Nikolas and Emily were trying to revive Albert, and asked Colleen to call 911. He was stabilized and sent to the hospital. Nikolas and Emily followed, and while waiting on Albert, Emily visited Alexis. They spoke about cancer and what is motivation to get better. During this conversation, Alexis not so subtlety tried to get Emily to consider getting back together with Nikolas. Emily did let her know that she felt that it was his love that had gotten her through her breast cancer scare.
Back at the Mayor's cocktail reception, Jax asked Sam how she was doing, and she let it be known that she wanted to leave. He told her that since she had made her presence and said hello, that she should be able to go home. She let her know that "obligations" prevented her from doing so, and went to take photos with Ric and the Mayor. After she left them alone to chat, the Mayor implied that with Alexis out of commission, and who knows how long she would be unavailable, he hoped that Ric would support him. Ric let him know that he would be willing to do whatever necessary.
Sonny came to the party, and Carly asked if he would like to help Sam with her problems. He became a willing participant and in front of the press let everyone know how happy he was that Ric was the new DA, and that he was looking forward to the changes it would make to Port Charles. Ric adverted a potential disaster by letting the press know that while he appreciated his brother's support, that was where the similarity ends, and that his goal was to end crime in Port Charles.
Lucky and Liz went to the Quartermaines' where Lucky was extremely vocal about his displeasure of Lulu's choice. Liz took Lulu outside, away from the ruckus. Lucky told Luke that it was not right that this be the only time he pay attention to his daughter, and not willing to do what is right. Luke told Lucky that it was Lulu's choice and that he would support whatever decision she made...and the decision she made had been difficult, but thought through.
After everyone left the Quartermaines, Lulu asked Luke to stay with her while she followed through on her decision. Luke promised to be there for as long as she needed.
At the pier, Lucky met up with Maxie, and apologized for his outburst. He let her know that he was going to leave Liz, but that it would be on his terms. She was willing to give him enough pills to last him one day, and that she would meet him tomorrow in their room at Kelly's. She let him know that she would give him more pills only after he made love to her.
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