Carly: Jax is in Russia? Did you see him?
Nikolas: No, but I heard his name mentioned.
Carly: Is he okay?
Nikolas: I don't know. Why don't you ask your brother-in-law here?
Jerry: Carly knows that I would never hurt my brother but I would gladly hurt you. And maybe I will.
Jerry leaves.
Carly: Don't provoke him.
Carly: Jerry is trouble you don't need.
Nikolas: Carly, the man's a killer, he takes people hostage, he's a thief, and that's just a few of his crimes. He belongs in prison for the rest of his life.
Carly: Okay, you need to accept the fact that's not going to happen, Nikolas.
Nikolas: Because of a lot of misguided people like yourself who continue to protect him.
Carly: I get why you're angry.
Nikolas: No, you don't! No, you don't! Obviously, you don't. Otherwise, why do you keep protecting him?
Carly: I am trying to be realistic. He has managed to evade prosecution, he's not leaving Port Charles anytime soon. Why do you keep attacking him?
Nikolas: So -- so I'm just supposed to ignore the fact that he framed Emily for treason? I'm just supposed to --
Carly: She can live with it. Why can't you?
Nikolas: Okay. You know, Emily believes that the only way to break this chain of violence is to let him go free -- I don't --
Carly: Maybe she's right. You know, think about it -- maybe she's right.
Nikolas: Yes, but she's sincere. You, however, don't do anything without a motive, and I assume that it's out of concern for Jax. Otherwise, why would you go to such great lengths for Jerry?
Carly: What do you mean, it's better if Jax doesn't return yet? Don't you give a damn about your brother?
Jerry: I have no reason to believe that Jax is in danger.
Carly: Well, I do, because i haven't heard from him in weeks. Are you keeping your brother prisoner?
Jerry: Oh, how dare you say that. I've been in prison myself, and I would never inflict this on my brother.
Carly: Then where is he? Where is he?
Alexis: You know, Jerry, I have a thought -- since you were so grateful for my help, maybe you could pay me back by telling me where I might find Jax.
Jerry: You know what? This is both humiliating and very disappointing. I mean, two beautiful, charming women are vying for my attention, only to inquire about my baby brother -- wonderful.
Carly: Jax is my husband. You're not scoring points by keeping him away.
Jerry: Well, perhaps the project I'm working on for you will change your mind.
Alexis: What project?
Jerry: Oh, it's an agreement between brother- and sister-in-law. I apologize for mentioning it, really.
Alexis: No need. Just tell me where Jax is.
Jerry: Well, you seem worried, but there's no cause for concern, I assure you.
Carly: Really? I have an idea -- why don't we call Jax right now and we can ask him ourselves?
Jerry: Jax is perfectly fine. I would do nothing to harm him.
Alexis: That's funny, because Nikolas just implied the opposite. He seems to think that Jax is in danger -- from you.
Jerry: Hey, it's obvious that Nikolas loathes me for many reasons -- I did poison him, though I resisted the temptation to kill him.
Alexis: How reassuring.
Jerry: I thought it was quite generous, you know, all things considered. I mean, it stands to reason that Nikolas bears a grudge against me and he's ready to accuse me of every conceivable error.
Carly: Which you committed when we were all held hostage at the Metro Court.
Jerry: Yes, but you keep omitting the fact that you are alive and well, my darling.
Carly: What about Alan Quartermaine?
Jerry: Oh, come on. Be that as it may, I wouldn't hurt my brother. I'm protecting him as best as I can from the fallout of my actions. When the dust settles, Jax will come home, okay? Good.
Carly: Still want to date Jerry Jacks?
Alexis: Stop it. Just stop it. It is a figment of your overactive imagination. He's amoral.
Carly: Unfortunately, he's the only person who knows where Jax is.
Alexis: Well, he wouldn't be so confident if he weren't getting regular updates about Jax.
Carly: I need to figure out where he's getting those updates from.
Alexis: You don't seriously think you're going to trick Jerry into giving you the information, do you?
Carly: And you think you can?
Alexis: As much as I hate to admit this, I think that we need to make a coordinated effort.
Carly: You want to work with me?