Emily: Did you remember something?
Nikolas: No.
Emily: It's all right. I don't care how long it takes. I'll never give up hope that you'll remember.
Nikolas: You don't get it, Emily. That kiss just killed me.
Nikolas: You say you promised never to let go, but the person you made that --
Emily: We promised.
Nikolas: I don't know what I felt when I said those words, Emily. I don't know how I can keep a promise that I don't even remember making.
Emily: That's okay.
Nikolas: No, it's not okay. Nothing about this is okay. That was more than just a simple kiss, Emily. It was a test. It was a -- it was a question -- would it make me remember? Would I look into your eyes afterward and be the fiancé you lost, the man you love?
Emily: I love you.
Nikolas: No. You love the man I could be if I remember. You don't love who I am now. And it's not your fault. It's not your fault, but it makes -- it makes me crazy. Yeah, I -- I know that I said I wanted to learn about who I was, that I wanted to spend time with you and -- and I want to keep that promise, but I -- I can't make myself be who you expect.
Emily: I don't mean to pressure you.
Nikolas: I know you don't, but you can't help yourself, and neither can I. I'm angry all the time, whether I show it or not. Why would you want to be around that and why would I let you?
Emily: I bet we could dig up a bottle of wine around here somewhere. It's probably 500 years old and priceless.
Nikolas: You hoping that -- that'll take the edge off and make the pain go away? Because let me tell you, it doesn't work. You know what I remember about this room? We had sex on this couch the night Mary walked into the river and almost died. And even then, you refused to tell me the truth.
Emily: I'm sorry. I want to get past all of that.
Nikolas: I can't do this. I can't stand to see the disappointment in your eyes every time I look at you. You keep -- you just keep searching for some flicker of recognition, a hint of who I was, a connection, and every time, I let you down. I can't --
Emily: No, you don’t.
Nikolas: The prince that you were in love with, Emily, is gone. If I could get him back for you, I would, but I can't!
Emily: I love the man you are now.
Nikolas: You don't even know the man I am now, Emily, and you know what? Neither do I.
Emily: It doesn't matter. I still love you.
Nikolas: Why? Really, why? How can you love someone who kisses you one minute and wants to get away from you the next? I mean, isn't -- isn't love supposed to feel good? Isn't it supposed to make us happy? Do I make you happy?
Emily: I'm happy that you're alive, and I believe --
Nikolas: But I'm hurting you every minute, Emily, and I can't stand that.
Nikolas: The more you remember the old Nikolas, Emily, the more I disappoint you.
Emily: Not at all.
Nikolas: Why are you doing this? Why are you pretending that everything is okay? Why?
Emily: Because it will be.
Nikolas: But how -- I don't -- how can you believe that? When you look at me, you see a man who is just broken, a man you once loved who may never love you again. You don't love who I am now. I don't care what you say. You couldn't possibly.
Emily: Wait, don't presume to tell me who I love and who I don’t.
Emily: I love you. I don't care what you remember. You could be the Cassadine prince or some guy out in the woods in a plaid shirt. I love you either way. I hate your injury. I hate that you're pushing me away. But if that's what you need right now, you push away from me all you want. It won't change how I feel about you. I believe in you. I believe in us, and I know that if I hold on long enough --
Nikolas: You could be just wasting your time. You probably are.
Emily: Well, I'm willing to take that risk!
Nikolas: And what if I'm not?
Emily: Well, then there's nothing I can do except keep loving you. I don't care if you understand it. I promised to love you forever, and I will.
Nikolas: Don't you realize that's the last thing that I need to hear right now? Huh? That it only creates more pressure, more expectations, more pain? I don't remember loving you! I may never love you again, Emily! You understand that?
Emily: I don't believe that.
Nikolas: Please, just go. I can't do this. Please go, leave me alone. Please.
Emily: I'll go. But I'm never giving up.