Alexis: I see that you didn't give Mr. Brosnan my note.

Nikolas: No. I'm sorry, it slipped my mind.

Alexis: Well, I was just explaining to him that while Jax is my ex-husband, he's also my best friend, which is why I am his best person. And typically I don't mind at all going to affairs unescorted, but in this particular case, it was -- you know, being part of the wedding party, it seemed a little awkward and I felt --

Jerry: Especially pressured to bring an escort.

Alexis: Precisely. And while I completely understand -- it was such late notice -- I wouldn't expect you to be able to attend -- unless, of course, you want to.

Jerry: I'm -- I'm so sorry. I -- I would love to. I really would love to, but, regrettably, I can't.

Alexis: Okay.

Nikolas: Yes, like I said, we -- we have a very important conference call that we need to make.

Jerry: Unfortunately, my time is already taken and I can't accompany you, and I hope that you have fun without me. I'm sorry.

Alexis: Oh, I will, I will -- if I drink heavily. Because she's really a dreadful woman. Anyway -- well -- ah, well.

Jerry laughs.

Jerry: Good luck.

Door closes.

Jerry: So, enlighten me. Who is this Jax, and who is this "dreadful woman" that he's marrying?

Nikolas: Jax -- oh, yes, he is the co-owner of the Metro Court -- you know, the hotel that you blew up? And Carly is the other owner -- you know, the woman you almost shot in the face?

Jerry: Oh, yes, of course -- Mrs. Michael Corinthos Jr. I'm surprised. I mean, from their behavior during the hostage debacle, I would've waged all that I own that they were going to be a destiny couple.

Nikolas: Who knows? Maybe they have their own sociopath trying to keep them apart.

Edward: Will someone please inform me why we have to attend the start of a marriage that doesn't have a snowball's chancerviving?

Dillon: Is Lulu coming?

Ned: Jax is a good friend.

Edward: Yours. The man means less than nothing to me.

Monica: Jax is about to become Michael's stepfather. It wouldn't hurt if we garnered a little goodwill.

Edward: Yeah, but what about Emily?

Emily: What? Me?

Edward: Well, I mean, that scoundrel Nikolas will be there -- that's reason enough to boycott the whole thing.

Emily: Oh, don't use me as an excuse, Grandfather, I'm perfectly fine. Besides, Jason is Carly's best friend. I'm sure he'd appreciate us being there.

Edward: Oh, Jason is going? All right, then -- then we can go.

Luke: I thought opera night was tomorrow.

Edward: We've been waiting for you for half an hour. You aren't even dressed.

Luke: Dressed? For what?

Ned: Your niece is getting married today. I guess you forgot.

Edward: Look, you keep wanting to be a member of this family, and that doesn't mean that you can get out of going to the unpleasant events -- even when Tracy is out of town.

Luke: No, thanks, I'll pass. Carly and I don't get along.

Monica: Carly doesn't get along with anybody in this family, but we are making effort.

Alice: You know, if you go, I can be your date, Mr. Luke.

Monica chokes.

Luke: Well, as much as that does sweeten the pot, I think Carly would be just as happy if I didn't show. Besides, I'm way over my limit for weddings this lifetime.

Monica: You don't suppose Skye is going to be there, do you?

Edward: No, I doubt it.

Emily: Why? She's one of Jax's ex-wives and they've stayed friends.

Ned: But she's in bed with Alcazar, and he's at war with Sonny, which means Carly probably wouldn't want Skye to be there.

Luke: Friction between Sonny and Alcazar?

Dillon: What -- what, you've been in a media blackout? Yeah, Alcazar staged an ambush on Sonny and Jason -- nearly killed them both.

Luke: Really? That means this wedding would be the perfect diversion.

Edward: Hey -- hey, where the hell are you going?

Luke: Hey, Pop, I got a life to lead.

Jax: You look wonderful.

Alexis: You're a liar, but I love it when you -- when you do lie. Any chance you'd change your mind? Just kidding.

Jax: Yeah. I know it's not easy for you to take an active part in my wedding -- you're sick, and Carly's not exactly your favorite person -- but I really appreciate you being here. It means a lot to me. How you feeling?

Alexis: I'm okay. I think my wig's on crooked. And my pride's a little hurt.

Jax: It's fine. Why's that?

Alexis: Because I actually put myself out on a limb and I asked one of Nikolas' business associates to escort me to the wedding and he said no. I -- he was actually very intent on not being at this wedding.

Phone beeps.

Jax's Voice: It's not like me to keep calling when I'm so obviously being ignored. That should tell how important this day, and having you here for it, is to me. This is the marriage that's going to last, Jerry. Just show up and wish your little brother well, will you? I'd do the same for you.

Phone beeps.

Baby crying .

Classical music plays.

Robin: Hello.

Nikolas: Hello.

Robin: Sorry about this.

Nikolas: It's all right. Look, I told Emily the truth.

Robin: What -- how? Why?

Nikolas: I had to -- she confronted me again last night. She knows me better than anyone, she knew something was off. I just have to be extra careful from now on.

Alexis: This kind of proves you lied. Give my best to Mr. Brosnan.

Patrick: Hey.

Emily: Hey. Yeah?

Patrick: I just wanted to give you a fair warning.

Emily: Mm-hmm?

Patrick: In case you haven't seen them yet, Nikolas and Robin are here.

Emily: Oh.

Patrick: Well, maybe we'll get lucky and they'll leave early.

Emily: I know the truth, Patrick, so do you. There are things we need to discuss.

Classical music plays.

Emily: Hey.

Edward: Oh, this waiting is intolerable.

Monica: Where is Carly? People are starting to ask. You don't think that she would dump Jax, do you?

Edward: Well, she learned from the worst -- remember what Sonny did to poor little Brenda?

Emily: I'm sure wherever Carly is, Jason must be with her.