'Connor' is the true character of Nikolas Cassadine however, he has amnesia and believes that he is Connor Bishop.
'Connor' is the true character of Nikolas Cassadine however, he has amnesia and believes that he is Connor Bishop.
Alcazar: It's kind of you to befriend Emily. Losing Nikolas was a terrible blow.
Mary: Please. Please, I know you don't have any reason to keep my secret, but if you tell them that Nikolas is Connor, I'll lose everything.
Phone rings.
Alcazar: Yes.
'Connor': Mr. Alcazar?
Alcazar: Connor. Glad to hear from you.
'Connor': Yeah, I'll take the job. I'd like to start as soon as possible.
Alcazar: I'm glad to hear that. I just gave your husband a job.
Emily: Yes, Sam is pregnant.
Jax: Why do you have her prenatal vitamins?
Emily: I'm dropping them off later. Listen, Sam is trying to keep the situation quiet.
Jax: Well, I'm sure she is. Everyone must think that sonny's the father.
Emily: You and Sam were close at one time.
Jax: That's true. Yeah, I probably know Sam better than anyone.
Emily: Well, then you understand how difficult this situation must be for her.
Jax: Well, I can only imagine.
Emily: Since Sam needs all the friends she can get right now, okay, especially ones who know how to keep quiet.
Jax: Do you know how far along she is?
Emily: Even if I did, I can't tell you.
Jax: Oh, sure, sure, I understand. Do you know if she's had a paternity test?
Emily: I haven't asked.
Jax: Oh. But she's decided to have the baby?
Emily: Yes, yeah. That much I know for sure.
Jax: Well, that's good.
Emily: And please don't tell anyone.
Jax: Oh, you don't have to worry about me. I'm just glad that she has a friend, and, you know, I've got my hands full with Tracy, so --
Emily laughs.
Emily: Yeah. You're a brave man, Mr. Jacks.
Jax: Well, I do my best.
Alcazar: You've taken on quite a juggling act, haven't you? Allowing Emily to believe that the love of her life is dead while you keep him all to yourself?
Mary: It wasn't supposed to be like this.
Alcazar: How was it supposed to be? Why are you trying to convince Nikolas that he's someone else?
Mary: Have you ever lost someone you loved? Do you know what it's like to shut down inside, feel only pain?
Alcazar: Yes.
Mary: And were you willing to do anything to make that pain go away?
Alcazar: As a matter of fact, I was.
Mary: When my husband was killed in Iraq, I had nothing. Connor was my life, and he had been ever since we were teenagers. And when Nikolas showed up on my doorstep, that was a miracle. I didn't plan what happened next, but I saw my chance at filling that emptiness in my heart, and I took it.
Alcazar: Interesting.
Mary: Please don't tell Emily.
Alcazar: I know the world that Nikolas is from. It's violent, even deadly, all behind the veil of extreme wealth.
Mary: So he was rich. I had suspected that.
Alcazar: The Cassadines make the Quartermaines look like peasants. And Nikolas is more a prisoner than a treasured heir. But Nik-- Connor, when he's with you, he seems to be happy now. His life is simple. I walked away from a simple life to take care of my family. I still regret it.
Mary: So then why did you give him this job? He can't go to South America.
Alcazar: Good. He told you about it.
Mary: Yes, and he doesn't even have a passport. If he leaves the country and is stopped and --
Alcazar: You'll be found out.
Mary: Yes.
Alcazar: I'll take care of the paperwork. But Nikolas will be out of town from time to time. But you can think about it this way -- with Connor out of town, your secret is safe.
Emily: Hi, Mary. I don't mean to rush you, but if we hold dinner much longer, Cook's going to start screaming.
Alcazar: Thank you.
Mary: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have come.
Emily: Wait. What's wrong?
Mary: I have too much to do at home. Thank you for the invitation. It was very nice meeting your family.
Thunder
'Connor': Hey. What happened to your dinner?
Mary: Oh, I left early. I missed you. The place looks great.
'Connor': Yeah.
Mary: I wonder if the Priest will get you some more work.
'Connor': Well, I took that job with Mr. Alcazar.
Mary: What will you be doing?
'Connor': I'm just traveling, like I told you. I'm not really sure what else, but we're meeting tomorrow. Sounds like a pretty good opportunity.
Mary: Please don't.
'Connor': Excuse me?
Mary: Please, please don't take that job.
The engagement party is in progress...
Emily: Hey, I've got to take care of something, okay? Excuse me.
Lucky: Is everything all right?
Emily: Yeah. Won't be long.
Lucky: Okay.
Emily: Okay.
'Connor': Why don't you want me to take the job with Mr. Alcazar, Mary? We need the money.
Mary: You barely know this man. He could be lying about everything.
'Connor': Lie -- what would he have to gain from that?
Mary: Well, I don't know exactly, but why would he go out of his way to hire you?
'Connor': To be kind, maybe? To give me a chance? Look, he said he envied me not having to live with regrets, I told him I didn't know what to do next, and he's just offering me a solution. I'm not doing this to hurt you. But I'm not going to feel guilty for wanting more from my life than staying in permanent hiding with you!
Mary scoffs.
'Connor': Mary, are you there? Pick up. I need to know you're all right.
Thunder
'Connor': All right, I'm just -- I'm just going to get my check and come home, okay? I know you're upset, but -- I love you.
Thunder
Door opens.
Emily: Hey, Jase. Listen, thanks for getting here so quickly. We can't discuss this at the house.
Jason: Are you all right?
Emily: Yeah. Jax knows Sam is pregnant.
Jason: Oh. How'd he find out?
Emily: I dropped her prenatal vitamins on the floor, he picked them up, and that was that.
Jason: Did he agree to keep quiet?
Emily: Yes. But do you think there's any chance that Jax is the father of sam's baby?
'Connor': I thought I might find you here.
Mary: How'd you know?
'Connor': We used to come here sometimes, especially after a fight. You told me that. Hey. I'm sorry.
Mary: Are you still going to work for Mr. Alcazar?
'Connor': Yeah.
Mary: What if you get caught?
'Connor': Well, I'll find a way to work something out. I'll negotiate something.
Mary: Negotiate? You're a soldier who deserted. No one's going to listen to you.
'Connor': Mr. Alcazar doesn't see me that way. Mary, around him, you know, I actually feel -- I feel capable. You know, it's like we're from the same world, a world where I belong.
Mary: Instead of at a cabin with me.
'Connor': Mary, listen to me. I want to be with you, okay? We will be married again, but I need a job, something more than odd jobs for cash. I want to travel, I want to experience the world, and Mr. Alcazar's giving me the opportunity to do that.
Mary: He'll take you away from me.
'Connor': No, he's paying me to do something that interests me, okay? And it could turn into long-term employment. Maybe we can move to another country, somewhere where we don't have to be fugitives.
Mary: Do you hate our life together?
'Connor': No, no. I just -- I want more for both of us.
Jason: I mean, if Jax is the father, this changes everything.
Emily: But what if he isn't? Sam will have to take a test.
Jason: Well, she's still got to tell Sonny. She's supposed to do it tonight.
Emily: I'm glad you talked her into telling him.
Jason: He's got to know.
Emily: I think Sam loves Sonny. It's going to be so awful for her to have to admit that she slept with Jax. You know, sometimes the truth isn't meant to be told, like when Robin told you about Michael. I mean, look at what that cost you.
Jason: I can't -- I can't look at it that way, okay, because there's a good chance that Sam's baby could be Sonny's. He's got a right to know, and then he and Sam can figure out what happens next.
Emily: I hope you're right.
Jason: Thank you for telling me about Jax.
Emily: He swore he wouldn't tell anyone.
Jason: Yeah, right. We'll see.
Emily: Okay.
Jason: You want me to walk you out to the car?
Emily: No. I'm going to stay here for a while. I always feel close to Nikolas in this church.
Jason: You want me to stay with you?
Emily: No, no, it's okay. I'd rather be alone.
Jason: I understand.
Emily: All right.
Emily: Do you ever see Courtney?
Jason: Where did that come from?
Emily: I don't know. This place, the love I felt here. Jase, you know I think you're perfect.
Jason: Ah, I'm far from it, Emily.
Emily: It would be perfect if you'd just get out of your own way and just let yourself be happy.
Jason: Please, don't do this.
Emily: You know what? I've heard all the reasons that you and Courtney can't be happy, Jason. I'm not sure I believe them. I'm not sure you do, either. But I'm absolutely convinced that love is precious, Jason, it's rare, and you'd be a fool to throw it away. And my big brother's nobody's fool.
Priest: Hello.
Emily: Hi, Father.
Priest: Did you see the young man who painted the church?
Emily: No.
Priest: Father O'Hara forgot to leave his last paycheck. I'm sure he and his wife need the money.
Emily: I haven't seen anyone, I'm sorry.
Priest: He did such a nice job.
Emily: Yes, he did.
Priest: There was something about him -- a real sense of dignity.
Emily: Yeah. I used to know someone like that.
Priest: If I leave the check here, he'll find it.
Emily: I'm sure he will.
Priest: Do you need my help?
Emily: I -- I just need to be here. It helps me feel close to someone I love.
Thunder
Mary: If the wrong people find you --
'Connor': Mary, Mary, what's the worst that could happen, huh?
Mary: I could lose you. I know it's selfish. I have to let go of this, don't I?
'Connor': Yes.
Mary: Then I will. Take the job. Not that you need my permission anyway. You've always been your own man.
'Connor': So, you know, I'll have to leave for a little while, but I'll be back, I'll be back.
Mary: That's what you said before.
'Connor': And I came back, didn't I?
Mary: Yeah.
'Connor': Now, listen, it doesn't matter where I go or how many languages I speak. I love you. You're all I have.
'Connor' comes into the church, looking around for the Father. Rain is still pouring down. He sees the Thanks envelope and walks over to pick it up. Hearing a noise, he turns and stops. He reaches for a candle and sees Emily asleep on the pew. He walks a little closer...