Judge: Mr. Baldwin is empowered to act as Laura Spencer's legal guardian and to make any and all decisions as to her care and welfare. However, the court admonishes Mr. Baldwin to make adequate provision for Ms. Spencer's family to visit her.
Scott: Your Honor, for the record, Mr. Spencer is not family, correct?
Judge: Mr. Spencer has no legal ties to Laura Spencer and is not entitled to visit her.
Alexis: Your Honor, are you aware that this is a clear violation of Laura Spencer's strict wishes?
Judge: Ms. Spencer's judgment regarding her personal welfare was clearly flawed.
Nikolas: Your Honor, my mother would be outraged by this decision.
Lucky: You don't know what the hell you're talking about. My mom and dad were happy, and I know that she would not want Baldwin in charge of her care.
Bobbie: Don't worry, Alexis will appeal. [Judge pounds gavel] ***
Alexis: Laura Spencer was in her right mind when she appointed Nikolas Cassadine her guardian. He also happens to be her son. Mr. Baldwin, on the other hand, has absolutely no familial ties to Ms. Spencer whatsoever.
Judge: Mr. Baldwin poses no threat to Ms. Spencer.
Alexis: Neither does her son. There's not any indication that Nikolas would ever harm her.
Judge: Your client has a dangerously troubled grandmother who's fixated on Ms. Spencer. He's also granted Luke Spencer unlimited access to the patient.
Alexis: That's exactly what Laura wants.
Judge: There's no need to recap the arguments, Ms. Davis, my decision stands.
Alexis: Fine, I'll file an appeal within the hour.
Judge: That's certainly your client's right. But as of this hearing, Mr. Baldwin is Laura Spencer's new guardian. This court is adjourned. [Judge pounds gavel]
Bailiff: All rise.
Scott: You know, this may come as a shock, but I just want what's best for Laura.
Lulu: My mom would hate this, and she would hate you for everything that you've done.
Luke: Go to hell, you rancid pile of roadkill. ***
Nikolas: I'm really sorry, Luke.
Luke: Hey -- don't be sorry, Nikolas, you did everything you could.
Emily: Yeah, Luke's right. It's not your fault.
Lucky: I know it's my job to uphold the law, but the law failed Mom today.
Lulu: No, scott failed Mom. I can't believe the Judge bought his pack of lies.
Luke: Well, observe how easily the system's manipulated.
Tracy: I'll be home if you need me.
Luke: Thank you, babe.
Bobbie: Luke, I know how awful this is for you, but it's going to be fine. Laura is in kind of a twilight.
Luke: Well, I appreciate that, Barbara. But the fact remains, she's at the mercy of a reptile. But, Nik, I really want to say this to you again. You did everything you could, you -- you tried your best to take care of your mother's wishes. She would be very proud of you.
Nikolas: Thank you. Thank you.
Alexis: I am so sorry. This is definitely an exercise in frustration.
Nikolas: Yeah, I believe that goes without saying.
Alexis: You know that I'm going to appeal this? All right, what I need right now from all of you is to give the court some information so they can set up visitation privileges. I promise you, this case is not over.
Luke: Okay. Thank you all. Thank you very much. See you all later.
Lucky: Okay.
Luke: You okay?
Lulu: No.
Luke: Me, neither.