INT. AURORA - DREW'S OFFICE - MORNING
A group of employees are huddled in his office. The room buzzes as everyone is engaging in small talk. Nina is outside the office. She opens the door in confusion.
Nina: What's everyone doing in here?
Maxie appears behind her.
Maxie: Didn't you get the email?
Nina: What email?
Maxie: From Drew. He called a meeting. You were cc'd on it. Pretty sure you got it.
Lulu enters the room carrying a tape recorder.
Lulu: Hey. Am I late?
Nina: SHE got the email?
Maxie: Apparently.
Lulu: I was told there would be an announcement.
Nina: What's going on?
Drew enters the office.
Drew: Hi everyone. Sorry I'm late. We should get started.
INT. KELLY'S DINER - MORNING
Margaux is sitting at a table in the corner of the diner. She has papers spread all over. She reaches for a file and her coffee cup falls on the floor creating a mess.
Margaux: Shoot.
Jax enters. He smiles.
Jax: Looks like you'll need a refill.
INT. AURORA - DREW'S OFFICE - MORNING
Drew stands behind the desk as the crowd quiets down.
Drew: Good morning.
Crowd: Good morning.
Drew: Thank you all for coming. I know everyone is busy doing whatever it is you do, so I'll keep this as brief as possible. Nina, can you come up here please?
Nina walks towards the front of the room.
She whispers to Drew.
Nina: What's happening?
Drew smiles.
INT. KELLY'S DINER - MORNING
The waitress cleans the mess and removes the broken coffee cup.
Margaux: I'm so sorry. Please add it to my bill.
Waitress: No problem.
Jax walks over with two cups of coffee. He waits for Margaux to move her papers out of the way. He smiles.
Jax: Don't you have an office for this?
Margaux: I do but sometimes I think better with background noise.
Jax: I can relate.
Margaux: You can?
Jax: I once closed a business deal in the in the middle of a tropical storm in Costa Rica.
Margaux smiles.
Margaux: That is not even close.
Jax smiles.
Jax: No, it's not. But I'm glad I caught you seeing as how our date got interrupted. I think we are due for a do-over. Don't you?
INT. AURORA - DREW'S OFFICE - MORNING
Drew addresses the crowd.
Drew: Nina has been running the company single handedly since I've been back.
Nina: Longer than that.
Drew: ok, longer than that. She's been acting CEO for months now and she clearly has a handle on things because the company has been doing extremely well. So well in fact, I sold it in record time.
The crowd starts to stir. Lulu looks at Maxie, Maxie shrugs her shoulders.
Drew: Aurora Media is now a subsidiary of ELQ as of 12 am this morning.
Nina: What?!
Drew: I'd like to say it was a pleasure to working with you but that would be a lie since I don't know who the hell any of you are. All concerns and questions should be directed towards your new CEO. Good luck, everyone.
The crowd starts approaching Nina all at once. Drew makes his way through the crowd toward Lulu.
Drew: You have a minute?
INT. KELLY'S DINER - MORNING
Margaux: You want a do over?
Jax: Why not?
Margaux: I don't know, your ex wife.
Jax: Carly isn't a problem.
Margaux: She kind of is. She has you wrapped around her finger.
Jax laughs.
Jax: Is that what you think?
Margaux: That's what I saw. The second she broke a nail, you ran out like your pants were on fire.
Jax: In my defense, I thought she was in pain.
Margaux: So she wasn't?
Jax: No. But you knew that.
Margaux: Goes to show the kind of power someone can have over you.
Jax sees a picture of Sonny in a file on the table.
Jax: Yeah, it's interesting isn't it?
Margaux looks at Sony's picture.
INT. AURORA - HALLWAY - MORNING
Lulu and Drew walk outside of the office.
Lulu: That was quite the announcement you made.
Drew: Think it will make the front page?
Lulu: Definitely.
Drew grins.
Drew: I never formally introduced myself.
Lulu: What do you mean? I already know who you are.
Drew: I don't think you do.
Lulu looks at him confused.
INT. KELLY'S DINER - MORNING
Margaux conceals Sonny's photo and rearranges the papers.
Margaux: It's not what you think.
Jax: I think that was a file on Sonny.
Margaux: He is a criminal.
Jax: I know that but do you?
Margaux: All too well.
Jax: You can't save him. You know that, right?
Margaux: I don't plan to.
Jax: Famous last words. Take it from me and from witnessing a couple of women get taken down around Sonny. He isn't worth it.
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Drew and Lulu are sitting at a table staring at each other. Lulu is in shock.
Lulu: Wow.
Drew: Yeah...
Lulu: Just...wow.
Drew: You said that already.
Lulu: Let me get this straight. You remember nothing from the past 6 years?
Drew: I'm seriously getting tired of telling this story.
Lulu: It's incredible. I mean, one day you're Jake Doe, then you're Jason Morgan, then you're Drew Cain and now you're Drew Cain reloaded.
Drew: Do I need to remind you this is off the record?
Lulu: It would make a fantastic piece.
Drew: Not interest.
Lulu: So why did you want to talk to me?
Drew: I have a business proposition.
INT. KELLY'S DINER - MORNING
Margaux: I have no intention to pursue Sonny on a personal level if that's what you're suggesting.
Jax: That's good to hear.
Margaux: But we barely know each other so I highly doubt this warning is only about my welfare. He kind of stole your wife.
Jax: He didn't steal. Carly and I didn't work out. But we have a daughter and we found a way to co-exist peacefully.
Margaux: Hmm.
Jax: So, about that date?
Margaux smiles.
Margaux: Tempting. But I'm swamped at work. I would hate to make a date and have to cancel.
Jax: Surely you can spare a moment at some point to eat.
Margaux: Maybe. I'll let you know.
Jax: I look forward to hearing from you.
Margaux gathers her files and leaves the diner.
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Lulu: What kind of business preposition do you have in mind?
Drew leans in.
Drew: You own something called the Haunted Star?
Lulu: Yeah. Why? You want to buy it?
Drew: If you're interested in selling.
Lulu: I'm not.
Drew: I thought you were a journalist.
Lulu: I am but that boat has sentimental value.
Drew: You like boats?
Lulu: Not really.
Drew: I'm confused.
Lulu: It belongs to my father. It's sort of a family heirloom.
Drew: I see. When was the last time it was open?
Lulu: It's been years. Why?
Drew: How would you like to go into business with me?
INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Sonny enters from the kitchen carrying a glass of vegetable juice. He calls to Carly.
Sonny: Carly? Your juice is ready.
Alexis sits in the living room, legs crossed and grinning.
Alexis: I'll take a glass.
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Lulu: you want to run the haunted star?
Drew: Why not?
Lulu: I don't know. It just seems like a leap.
Drew: I was in the navy. I ran a company. Seems like a no brainer to me.
Lulu: You make a good point. But do you know how to run a casino?
Drew: I could figure it out.
Lulu eyes him suspiciously.
Drew: What?
Lulu: You have an angle. I just can't figure out what it is.
Drew grins.
INT. GENERAL HOSPITAL - HALLWAY- MORNING
Sam and Lucas walk towards Jonah's hospital room carrying gifts. Lucas pauses.
Sam: What's wrong?
Lucas: I shouldn't be here.
INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Sonny hands Alexis the glass of vegetable juice. She eyes it in disgust.
Alexis: What's in this?
Sonny: Carrots, spinach, broccoli and orange juice.
Alexis looks at Sonny.
Alexis: On second thought, I'll take a coffee.
Sonny: Suit yourself.
Sonny walks to the bar and pours Alexis a coffee.
Alexis: And if you're looking for Carly, she left 10 minutes ago.
Sonny: Oh.
Alexis: She probably ran before you could force-feed her that concoction you made.
Sonny hands Alexis a cup of coffee.
Sonny: It's for the baby.
Alexis: How sweet. Almost as sweet as warning me about the guard following our daughter around. Oh wait, you didn't tell me about.
Sonny sighs.
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Drew: Why does everyone have to have an angle? Why can we just see potential and take advantage of it.
Lulu: Take advantage huh?
Drew: You know what I mean. This corporate life isn't me. I belong on the water.
Lulu: Why don't you re-enlist?
Drew: I thought about it but I got a kid. And she actually likes me. I want to be around for that.
Lulu thinks it over.
Drew: What do you say?
Lulu: A trial run. And if it works out, we can talk.
Drew: Deal.
They shake hands. Lulu stands up.
Lulu: I have to run but we'll talk later?
Drew: Sounds good.
Lulu leaves the restaurant.
INT. GENERAL HOSPITAL - HALLWAY- MORNING
Sam: What do you mean you shouldn't be here? You've seen Jonah since he's been admitted, haven't you?
Lucas: Not since he's been diagnosed.
Sam: Ok. Am I missing something?
Lucas: I feel like this is my fault.
Sam: How?
Lucas: Jonah could have avoided this if he had been vaccinated.
Sam: Lucas, he wasn't due for the vaccination when he got sick.
Lucas: I know but-
Sam takes Lucas' hand.
Sam: You did everything you were supposed to do when you were his dad. Michael doesn't blame you. Nobody does.
INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Sonny: Don't over react.
Alexis: Am I overreacting? I think I'm pretty calm considering.
Sonny: It's just a precaution.
Alexis: For?
Sonny doesn't answer.
Alexis: Sonny, do you know why I lied when I was pregnant with Kristina?
Sonny sighs and crosses his arms.
Alexis: Because I didn't want my daughter looking over her shoulder every time some mobster decides he wanted to hurt you.
Sonny: I'm handling it.
Alexis: By raising the attack level from yellow to orange? What does that mean?
Sonny: It means, I'm doing my best to protect our daughter.
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Drew checks his phone. Kim sent a text that she is on her way. Drew smiles. Carly walks off the elevator. Her heel breaks and she staggers to catch her balance. Drew rushes over to help her. They lock eyes.
INT. GENERAL HOSPITAL - JONAHS ROOM- MORNING
Sam and Lucas open the door to Jonah's room. Lulu is there holding Jonah as Michael waves a toy around.
Sam: Looks like a party.
Lulu: Hi guys!
Michael: Come in.
Lucas: You sure?
Michael: Of course.
Sam and Lucas walk in. Lulu hands Jonah to Sam as Lucas and Michael talk.
Lucas: How's he doing today?
Michael: Good. His vitals are stable. He's more alert.
Lucas: He looks good. Except for the rash.
Michael grins.
Michael: Thanks for coming. Means a lot to both of us.
Michael and Lucas hug.
INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Alexis rises from the couch.
Alexis: Ok. We need to get a few things straight. If there's a threat against my daughter, I need to know about it.
Sonny clears his throat.
Sonny: Someone is coming to town to start some trouble.
Alexis: Which is code for trying to take over your territory. Keep going.
Sonny: That's it.
Alexis: I suspect Jason will shoot whoever this is and then we're back to our regularly scheduled program.
Sonny glares at her.
Alexis: I have two children and a grandson caught up in this crap. I'll add my granddaughter because she might have to grow up without her family.
Sonny: That's not going to happen.
Alexis: Tell that to Morgan.
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Drew holds Carly's arm and walks her over to the bar. She sits down on a stool.
Drew: Easy. You ok?
Carly: Yeah. How are you?
Drew is unsure how to answer because he doesn't recognize her.
Drew: I'm good?
Carly: I heard about your procedure.
Drew: Word really gets around in this town.
Carly: It does. I'm Carly by the way.
Drew: Drew, but you already know that.
Carly: I didn't really get the details about everything. There's a lot that's going on.
Drew: I'll say. Congratulations.
Carly touches her stomach.
Carly: Thank you. Why don't you sit with me?
INT. GENERAL HOSPITAL - JONAHS ROOM- MORNING
Lucas is holding Jonah as Lulu waves a toy in front of them. Sam walks over to Michael.
Sam: I'm not going to ask how you're doing because I already know.
Michael smiles.
Michael: Exhausted. Starving. Smelly.
Sam: All of the above. Especially the last part.
Michael sniffs his gown.
Michael: Really?
Sam laughs.
Sam: Yeah.
Michael: Oh man. Thanks for telling me.
Michael walks over to Lucas and Lulu.
Michael: Lucas, can you do me a huge favor?
Lucas: Sure anything.
Michael: Can you watch Jonah while I get in a quick shower? I haven't had a chance the last couple of hours.
Lulu: Try days.
Lucas: I notice but I didn't want to say anything.
Lulu laughs.
Lucas: Go on, I got this.
Michael: Thanks.
Michael rushes out.
Lulu: I guess I'll get going.
Sam: Me too.
Lulu: Bye Jonah
Sam: Bye bye
Lucas: Say bye
Lucas waves Jonah's hand. Sam and Lulu leave the room.
INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Alexis: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that.
Sonny: It's fine
Alexis: No it's not. Morgan is a sore subject…I'm sorry. I just don't want a repeat.
Sonny: That's not how this guy works.
Alexis: Does he prefer bullets to dynamite?
Sonny: He's Russian so you'd know.
Alexis: What's that supposed to mean?
Sonny: It's no secret your family is full of lunatics.
Alexis: We're not lunatics. We're psychopaths. There's a difference.
Sonny: As soon as I know more, I will let you know.
Alexis: You better.
Alexis picks up her purse.
Alexis: Take care of yourself.
Sonny nods.
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Drew: Thanks for the offer but I'm actually waiting for someone.
Carly: Someone?
Drew: Kim Nero.
Carly: So the two of you are...
Drew grins.
Carly: I knew it. I knew it. I suspected as much when I saw you guys at Oscar's funeral.
Drew: Hmm.
Carly: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring that up.
Drew: No worries.
Carly: You know our kids were dating?
Drew: Really?
Carly: Yeah. I think they were in love.
Drew: Wow. So you have a daughter?
Carly: I do. Josslyn. And I have a son, Michael.
Drew: Right. How's Jonah doing? Monica told me he's sock.
Carly: He's doing a bit better. I'm actually getting some breakfast for Michael.
Drew: Send him my best.
Kim walks off the elevator and smiles when she spots Drew. He looks over and smiles. Carly notices.
INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Sonny is reading the newspaper. The headline states that his warehouse is closing. Jason enters.
Jason: Hey.
Sonny: Did Spinelli find anything that can help?
Jason: Yeah, I think he did.
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Carly: Looks like your date is here.
Drew: Yeah. Excuse me. It was nice meeting you.
Carly: You too.
Drew walks over to Kim and kisses her cheek.
Drew: You look nice.
Kim: So do you.
Carly walks to the elevator with a bag of food.
Kim: Hi Carly.
Carly: Hi!
Kim looks down and notices Carly is barefoot.
Carly: My heel broke.
Kim laughs.
Carly: Enjoy your breakfast.
Carly walks on the elevator as Drew and Kim sit at a table. She watches them as the doors close, satisfied that Drew moved on.
INT. GENERAL HOSPITAL - LOBBY - MORNING
Sam and Lulu enter the lobby.
Lulu: I'm so glad they finally know what was wrong with Jonah.
Sam: Yeah. It terrifying when your baby is sick and not knowing how to help them.
Lulu: Yeah.
Sam pushes the elevator button.
Lulu: Hey Sam, have you spoken to Drew lately?
Sam: Yeah. Why?
Lulu: I just had the strangest conversation with him today.
INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Jason: There wasn't much to go on but I think we might have found our opening.
Sonny: Ok
Jason: Spinelli found out that this guy has a psychology degree and a law degree.
Sonny: That's it?
Jason: That's part of it.
Sonny: How the hell is that supposed to help us?
Jason: Just listen. I was talking with Sam and the more I think about it the more I feel like we can't go about this the traditional way. This guy plays mind games.
Sonny: Jason, we don't have time to play around with this guy.
Jason: We're going to have to find the time, Sonny. Because this guy hasn't been seen out in public for years. We don't know if he looks the same or if he paying someone to look like him.
Sonny: What?
Jason: Apparently, he has decoys all over the place. Which means we could have passed him on the street and not even have known.
Sonny sighs heavily.
Sonny: What do you want to do?
Jason: I want to talk to Anna. Maybe she has a profile on this guy.
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Kim: So how was your trip?
Drew: Good
Kim: You get everything straighten out with the navy?
Drew: I did. How about you? How was work?
Kim: Hectic. I delivered 4 babies.
Drew: Wow. How much sleep did you get?
Kim: About as much as you.
Drew: What does that mean?
Kim: Before you left you were acting really strange. I think there might be something wrong.
INT. GENERAL HOSPITAL - LOBBY - MORNING
Sam: Strange how?
Lulu: He sold Aurora.
Sam: I know. My mom told me.
Lulu: Did she tell you he and I are going into business together?
Sam: What?
Lulu: Yeah it surprised me too.
Sam: What kind of business?
Lulu: We're re-launching the Haunted Star. He wanted to buy the whole thing, when I declined to sell, he offered a partnership.
Sam: That's weird. And you said yes?
Lulu: I wasn't sure at first but he's really charming. He kind of reminds me of my dad in a way.
INT. SONNY'S COFFEE SHOP - MORNING
Jason is sitting at a booth. Anna appears through the window of the coffee shop. A guard frisks her. Anna cooperates. When she's cleared the guard opens the door for her. Jason stands.
Jason: Sorry about that.
Anna: Can never be too careful.
They sit in the booth.
Anna: What can I do for you?
Jason: I think you know. What can you tell me about Sebastian Kovol?
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Drew: I feel fine.
Kim looks unconvinced.
Drew: You know me. I don't need that much sleep.
Kim: Actually I think you may have been sleepwalking.
Drew: Ok first I don't get enough sleep now I'm sleepwalking. Pick a struggle.
Kim: I worry about you.
Drew: I know. But I'm fine. You're fine. And we'll be fine together.
Drew leans over and kisses her.
INT. GENERAL HOSPITAL - LOBBY - MORNING
Sam: You said he offered to buy the boat?
Lulu: Yeah. What?
Sam: My mom told me he donated the money he made off Aurora to charity.
Lulu: So where did he get the money?
Sam: I don't know. Back pay from the navy?
Lulu: Should I back out?
Sam: No. Keep an eye him. Maybe it will work out.
INT. SONNY'S COFFEE SHOP - MORNING
Anna sips her coffee as Jason places the last known picture of Kovol on the table.
Jason: Do you know him?
Anna: I know that this picture is irrelevant.
Jason: What do you mean?
Anna sups her coffee.
Jason: Do you know what he looks like now?
Anna: No, I don't.
Jason: Can you tell me anything about him?
Anna: He's Russian. He smuggles drugs, possibly human organs and-
Jason: That's not what I mean. What can you tell me about HIM?
Anna: Whatever you're thinking of doing, Jason…don't.
INT. METROCOURT RESTAURANT -MORNING
Drew wipes his face with a napkin.
Drew: I have something to tell you.
Kim: What?
Drew: I sold Aurora.
Kim: What? When?
Drew: Last night. Alexis closed the deal.
Kim: Wow. Kind of of sudden, no?
Drew: Do you see me running a media company?
Kim smiles.
Kim: No.
Drew: I've decided to donate the money to charity and go into business with Lulu Falconeri.
Kim: Doing what?
Drew: Re-opening the Haunted Star.
Kim: Now that sounds like you.
Drew: Right? It's going to be great.
Kim smiles.
Drew: We should get out of here. Head to your place?
Kim: Sounds good to me.
Drew: Alright. Let me get the bill.
Kim: Ok
Drew walks to the bar to pay his bill. Kim's phone rings. She looks down and it's a private number. She answers.
Kim: Hello? Hello?!
Kim looks down at her phone then shuts it off. Drew walks back to the table.
Drew: What's wrong?
Kim shrugs.
Kim: Nothing. Guess it was the wrong number.
They leave together.
INT. SONNY'S COFFEE SHOP - MORNING
Jason: I can stop this guy. I just need your help.
Anna: Jason, you're only as good as your target. That is, when your target is right in front of you.
Jason: Then help me find him.
Anna slides out of the booth.
Anna: Good luck, Jason.
Anna leaves.