Zander and Lucky are meeting in the fog, in the park.
Zander: Hey, man. Thanks for coming.
Lucky: If this is about Nikolas in any way, I don't think I'm going to be much help.
Zander: They're engaged. A month ago, they weren't even dating. Now, you're his brother, you're her oldest friend. Did you see this coming?
Lucky: I tried to explain to them --
Zander: Okay, well, can you explain it to me one more time, please, like I'm a 2-year-old? I'm having a hard time getting my head around this thing. Look, I -- I can see Nikolas falling in love with Emily. She was gone for more than a year, he broke up with Gia. Comes back, sees how great she is -- how smart, funny, beautiful. He realizes what a big mistake he made back when she had a crush on him and he blew her off. Decides that he wants to get her back. He spends all of his time with her. He does anything he can to make her fall in love with him. All that, I can understand. As a matter of fact, I -- I can't even blame him. But what I can't -- I can't understand is Emily.
Lucky: Well, for what it's worth, I think she fought this thing with Nikolas. I know Emily never meant to hurt you in any way.
Zander: Man, you wouldn't believe the things that -- she's lied to me. The things that she said to me just -- just to tear me apart. It's like she's just trying to push me away. You know, if it was anybody else, I'd say, yeah -- yeah, okay, she wants to be with Nikolas, that's cool. Not Emily. You know her, man. If she was in love with Nikolas, she would come to me and she would say it -- straight, honest. That's the way she is, that's the way she's always been.
Lucky: Maybe she loves you and Nikolas both. Maybe she was just trying so hard not to hurt anyone.
Zander: Then why get engaged, you know? Where's the fire? What's the hurry about? If Nikolas is that worried about losing her, then -- does that mean he doesn't trust her love? Is there something else going on?
Lucky: You know what? Nikolas might be lying about something, but not Em. Maybe she's with him because she wants to be.
Gia is standing on the docks, pacing. Emily comes out from down the stairs and joins her.
Gia: Thanks for meeting me.
Emily: You said it was urgent. Is it Zander? Is he okay?
Gia: Well, for someone who just got engaged to Nikolas, you seem pretty concerned about your old boyfriend.
Emily: Zander's a friend of mine. I'll always care about him.
Gia: Really?
Emily: I know hearing about Nikolas really hurt Zander.
Gia: But not nearly as much as watching you battle cancer. That's the logic, right?
Stefan walking into the drawing room, where Darius is waiting.
Stefan: The weather conditions couldn't be better. With this heavy fog, Emily will never see you coming. Any questions? Darius No, Sir.
Stefan: There can be no mistakes. It is essential that Emily’s death appears to be an accident.
Darius: I'll take care of everything.
Stefan: See that you do. Leave me.
Darius leaves and Lydia comes into the room. Stefan is pouring a drink and then Lydia goes and pours her own.
Lydia: Hey, pour me one, while you're at it.
Stefan: Don't you think you should stick with something nonalcoholic? You wouldn't want to say anything ill-advised to Nikolas or Emily.
Lydia: Oh, such as the fact that by marrying Emily, Nikolas is robbing me of the billions of dollars I was supposed to get when I married him?
Stefan: You should stay calm. Nikolas was engaged before. That wedding never took place. Neither will this one.
The door opens and Nikolas comes into the room. He walks over to stand with Stefan and Lydia.
Stefan: Ah, there's the groom-to-be.
Lydia: Would it make any difference at all if I told you you are breaking my heart?
Gia and Emily are still on the docks.
Emily: I owe you so much for keeping my secret. No matter what, Zander can't find out that I have cancer.
Gia: It's not like I'm doing some kind of, like, selfless deed here. I'm not only doing this for you.
Emily: What do you mean?
Gia: I care about Zander. I want him in my life, and as soon as he hears the truth -- that you really do love him, any chance I might have with him is over.
Emily: Hmm.
Gia: You don't look surprised.
Emily: That you're -- that you're falling for Zander? No. I saw it as soon as I came back.
Gia: And you're okay with that?
Emily: Gia, it's so all right. And this is exactly what I want -- for Zander to move on with someone who cares about him and wants to make him happy.
Gia: Doesn't it seem like Zander should be able to make his own choice?
Just then, Zander comes down the dock stairs and joins the ladies.
Zander: About what?
Gia: Zander --
Emily: Uh -- I was just apologizing to Gia for not inviting you guys to my engagement party. I just thought it would -- it would be too weird, you know. Um -- and Gia was telling me that -- that you should decide for yourself.
Zander: Showing up would be kind of hypocritical, don't you think?
Emily: I'm going to go.
Zander: Hey, you better hurry off to your big celebration.
Emily turns around and walks away. Zander rubs his hands over his face as Gia tries to console him.
Gia: Look, Zander, for what it's worth, you know, like, I really believe Emily cares about you. But some things just don't work out.
Zander: I know. I just -- I don't understand why.
Lucky and Summer are approaching the Wyndemere gates. The fog is heavy and thick. Nikolas, Stefan and Lydia are all standing there waiting to greet them. Nikolas introduces everyone to Summer and the camera pans to see Luke crouching behind a rock staring at them.
Nikolas: Glad you could make it.
Summer: Well, wouldn't be anywhere else on such a happy occasion.
Nikolas: Summer, you've met Lydia, obviously.
Lydia: Hi.
Nikolas: This is my uncle, Stefan Cassadine.
Stefan: Welcome, Summer.
Summer: Thank you.
Stefan: What a lovely name. And it suits you.
Summer: It's very nice to meet you, Mr. Cassadine.
Stefan: Call me Stefan. Hello, Lucky. I'm pleased you agreed to come tonight. I appreciate your commitment to your brother.
Stefan sticks out his hand and he and Lucky shake. Luke is not impressed.
Stefan: Well, shall we go inside?
Nikolas: Yes.
As they walk inside, Summer's scarf blows onto the ground. As she bends down and picks it up, she sees Luke. Their eyes meet.
Classical music plays in the drawing room. Stefan is at the sideboard with Lucky. He offers him some wine.
Stefan: I think you'll enjoy this. It's from our private stock.
The camera pans over to Nikolas and Emily who are drinking champagne. They were offered appetizers but waved them away.
Nikolas: You want anything?
Emily: No, thank you.
Nikolas: You holding up?
Emily: So far, okay.
Nikolas: You need to sit or anything?
Emily: No. But if I suddenly disappear, cover for me?
Nikolas: Yeah. The least a future husband can do.
Through the doorway comes Alexis.
Stefan: Alexis, you're 20 minutes late.
Alexis: But who's counting?
Nikolas: Exactly. We're glad you could make it at all.
Alexis walks over and congratulates Nikolas and Emily. Lydia is curious and goes and join the foray. Summer is looking around and sneaks out of the room.
Alexis: I wouldn't miss it for the world. Congratulations. Congratulations.
Emily: Thank you.
Lydia: I don't believe we've met.
Alexis: I'm --
Stefan: This is Alexis, my sister.
Lydia: Oh.
Stefan: Alexis, meet Lydia Karenin.
Lydia: It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Cassadine.
Alexis: Davis.
Lydia: I'm sorry?
Alexis: Alexis Davis.
Nikolas: My aunt is the independent one. She's chosen to renounce the Cassadine name and make a life of her own.
During this scene, Emily puts her hand to her head and makes her way to the other side of the room.
Stefan: Oh, but none of that matters this evening. We're here together to celebrate Nikolas' engagement.
Lucky: Well, I hope you don't mind if some of us celebrate Emily, too.
Stefan: To Emily.
The maid comes in and tells Emily about her phone call. Emily picks up the phone.
Maid: You have a phone call. Your brother Jason.
Emily: Oh, thank you. Thank you. Jase?
Zander: No. But I wasn't sure you'd accept a call from me.
Summer and Luke argue on bluffs. Luke grabs Summer just as Emily approaches.
Emily: Luke, what are you doing?
Still at the party, Lydia walks over and joins Nikolas.
Lydia: Hmm. Your bride-to-be seems to have deserted you.
Nikolas: Emily needed a few moments to herself.
Lydia: Well, Emily must be a trusting soul. If you were my fiancé, I wouldn't let you out of my sight.
Lucky walks over and joins them.
Lucky: Kind of obvious, aren't you?
Lydia: I prefer to think of it as honest. After all, who can blame me for being a little jealous? Nikolas did promise to marry me first.
Nikolas: I can't be held accountable for proposals made before the age of 10.
Lydia: Oh, but a man's word is his bond. Isn't that right, Stefan?
Stefan: In a perfect world.
The maid comes in and announces Scott and Capelli.
Maid: D.A. Baldwin and Detective Capelli are here.
Stefan: Well, send them away.
Scott: Well, now, that's not very friendly.
Stefan: What are you doing here? This is a family celebration.
Alexis: There's no crime in progress, no need for your presence.
Scott: What about Luke Spencer?
Alexis: What about Luke?
Scott: Well, he's on his way over here. And except for Lucky, he hates just about everybody in this room.
Luke lets go of Summer and they start to argue.
Luke: I want answers, Summer.
Summer: I told you I don't know. Please, Luke, just go away before this gets even more out of hand!
Emily: Right, Summer's right. Nothing good can happen if you stay here.
Emily convinces Luke to leave as Summer sighs. As he leaves we see Darius hiding behind some bushes.
Summer: Well, I'm sure you're wondering what you just walked in on.
Emily: Oh, I -- I have a pretty good idea. I've been friends with Lucky and Nikolas for years, so I know all about the whole Spencer-Cassadine thing. Mind if I give you a piece of unsolicited advice?
Summer: Please do. Please.
Emily: This is a war no one ever wins. Don't get in the middle. You'll only get hurt.
Summer: You know, that's the best advice anybody's given me on the topic. Thanks. God. I guess we should go back in.
Emily: I'm supposed to meet someone, but the fog's so think, I don't know. Maybe he never made it.
The camera cuts back to Darius spying and we hear footsteps walk away. Then we see Darius running towards the bluffs and a woman screaming.
Luke is running around in the fog at the gates. He runs and hides again as Nikolas walks through.
Nikolas: Emily? You out here?
Nikolas' phone rings and he stops to answer.
Nikolas: Nikolas Cassadine. Dr. Salinger, thanks for getting back to me. Well, unfortunately, my mother's ex-husband's making trouble again, so my brother and I have decided to move her again. I need you to connect with the Zolder care facility in Switzerland. Yeah. Speak to the head of the hospital there. Well, how soon can you arrange a transfer? The end of the week will be fine. I'll be in touch.
The guard walks over to Nikolas and tells him about the accident.
Guard: Mr. Cassadine, there's been an accident. A woman fell off the east bluff.
Nikolas: Emily.
Back to the drawing room.
Stefan: We really appreciate your concern, Mr. Baldwin, but you can rest assured that we will instruct the staff to call the police department if Luke Spencer is seen on the island.
Scott: Well, if you do, call us, because he's dangerous.
Scott and Capelli leave.
Lydia: Is it me, or is this party getting smaller and more tedious by the minute? I mean, we can't even keep track of the happy couple.
Alexis: He probably found Emily and they're probably having a nice moment alone.
Stefan: Unless Luke found Nikolas first.
Lydia: I'm going to assume you just made a really tasteless joke.
Lucky: Only because you don't know my father or Stefan, apparently. He doesn't joke.
Stefan: It wouldn't hurt to take a look.
The maid runs in and tells everyone about the accident.
Maid: The guards say a woman just fell from the east bluff.
Alexis: My God.
Everyone runs out in a panic except for Stefan.
On the bluffs, people are searching. Nikolas runs in yelling for Emily and drops to his knees to peer over the edge. Stefan pulls him back.
Nikolas: Emily? Emily!
Stefan: Remain calm. Nikolas -- listen.
Zander runs in and asks Nikolas what happened.
Zander: What's going on? Why are you calling Emily?
Nikolas: Why are you here? Did you see her or talk to her?
Zander: I talked to Emily at the party. We were going to meet in the gardens. What is going on?
Nikolas: I know the way down.
Lucky: Okay, I'm right behind you.
Nikolas and Lucky run off.
Zander: Way down to what? What is going on?
Lydia: A woman fell.
Zander: From here?
Lydia: Yeah.
Zander: Was it -- was it Emily?
Alexis: We don't know who it is.
Zander: She was up here in the fog because of me. She was --
Emily: What happened?
Emily runs in and Zander envelopes her in a bear hug. Stefan is STUNNED!!! Nikolas and Lucky reach the bottom where the woman gell. Nikolas bends down and checks her pulse. Then, they realize it's Summer and Lucky freaks out. He gathers her in his arms and starts rocking her.
Lucky: Yeah, check her pulse. Maybe she's still -- Summer? Summer? Summer? Summer. Summer.