Friday, June 16, 2006
Nikolas boned up on baby basics with Alfred (Kids nurse because they are hungry!) Meanwhile, Jax mused over John and Carly touched his soft spot (read a book, people!). Jax packed up his stuff — stuffed animals, that is — while Carly fretted that his leaving would change everything. Nik interviewed nannies and settled on Colleen, who believed a child needs to know he is loved and accepted. As Jax loaded the car, a weepy Carly promised John she would trash Robin’s life as revenge. Later, at Nik’s place, Carly wanted Norma to stay on as John’s nanny, but Nik preferred Colleen. Carly refused to turn over John, and Nik warned her to walk away. Jax agreed and handed John to his father. “We’ll never be separated again,” Nik vowed. “I promise.” Back home, Carly ranted, which upset Jax, because it’s too late to change anything. He admitted he wasn’t prepared for how much it would hurt to surrender John. They snuggled and Jax squeezed the stuffed elephant because he didn’t want to forget John.
When Emily appeared in a white dress Sonny saw visions of Lily and flipped out, ripping the dress off a screaming Emily. Then he apologized, but she still looked freaked. She was concerned about why he did it. He said she looked like a bride — and was wearing the dress for somebody else. For Nikolas. Outside Kelly’s, Ric examined his receipt for the white dress. Emily reassured Sonny that she wasn’t interested in Nik, but Sonny insisted she’s the “obvious” choice to help Nik raise John. She denied it, but Sonny suggested she could be lured into it by spending time with John. She said she only wants to be with Sonny and they embraced. She suggested he talk to Lainey, but Sonny was sure all he needed was Emily, not drugs or doctors. Clearly in the grip of a manic phase, he insisted the worst is over thanks to her. She got weepy and told him she has to check in at the hospital. After she left, he made an angry phone call: “Get over here — now!” and shredded the white dress.
Sam tearfully scolded Jason for bowing to Alexis’ pressure. Jason said he cannot explain how he felt when Sam almost died because of him. She wondered how he would feel if she took up with another man. Answer: He’d hate it, but one day she’d be glad he did this. Meanwhile, Manny snuck in Sam’s window and went through her stuff (sniffing her clothes). Downstairs at Kelly’s, Alexis approached a resentful Sam and urged her not to forget Kristina. Sam bristled at the manipulation and blasted her for guilting Jason. Alexis said the family wants Sam, and she’ll always have a home. Disgusted, Sam went up to her room, but got suspicious and called Jason.
Justus and Lainey strolled the docks. She teased him about becoming a mob lawyer and invited him to dinner at her place. They smooched, but Jason interrupted, saying “There may be a problem with Sonny.” (May?) Jason asked Justus to keep an eye on Sonny, because Ric is a bad influence. Just then Justus got a call from a representative of Alcazar, who wanted a meeting with Jason. Jason agreed to a warehouse meet because he figured Alcazar got back into the business in exchange for Diego’s freedom. (Excellent guess!) Manny got word that Jason took “the bait.” Justus advised Jason to take a bodyguard, but he resisted. Then he got a call from Sam claiming someone was in her room. Justus pointed out that she cried wolf twice before, but Jason still went. She showed him his room: somebody unpacked her bags. Jason was suspicious, but believed her and said he’s taking her home. Later, Justus entered the designated door “26” at the warehouse. Manny was waiting inside and drew a gun on him.
At Nik’s, Helena approached Colleen — whom she coached to get the job — and told her to bide her time until she gives the word, then bring John to her. Nik brought John to see Emily at the hospital because he wasn’t eating. Her handed her the child, and she cooed over him as Nik looked on.
Ric answered Sonny’s summons. Sonny screamed that Ric manipulated him with the photo album and accused Ric of buying the white dress. “I never bought any dress,” he replied. Sonny looked deeply concerned.
