INT. HAUNTED STAR - MAIN ROOM - EVENING
The crowd stares blankly at Carly.
Carly: Come on everyone! It's not like you didn't see this coming.
Jason approaches Carly and attempts to take the microphone. Carly bats his hand away and speaks into it.
Carly: Funny enough. I didn't see this coming.
She laughs. The crowd looks at each other nervously.
Carly: Well I did, but silly me, I didn't think he would cheat on me with the DA.
The picture of Sonny and Margaux kissing flashes across the projector screen behind Carly. The crowd gasps and whispers. Mouths drop open. Peter is holding a voice recorder, smiling. Ava is laughing, drink in hand, while recording Carly's tirade with her phone. Margaux and Sonny exchange looks.
INT. HAUNTED STAR - MAIN ROOM - EVENING
While the crowd is distracted, Drew takes the opportunity to slip away without being seen. Sam turns her head and watches Drew rush out of the main room. She's confused but turns her attention back to Carly. Jason approaches Carly again.
Jason: Carly, you need to stop this.
Carly: You should have told Sonny that before he screwed that bitch.
Jason sighs. Carly continues to address the crowd while pointing at the projector screen.
Carly: Now this picture was taken outside of Charlie's. I remember this night actually, because I was there with my daughter and Margeux was on a date with...Jax!
Jax looks at Margaux, who is mortified. The projector switches to the second picture.
Carly: But this one...
Carly cocks her head to the side.
Carly: I'm not sure. I want to say it was at the harbor? Margaux, come up here. Tell the crowd where you were when you screwed my husband!
Sonny closes his eyes with embarrassment. The crowd turns to Margaux, who looks at the projector in shame. Elias is in the corner drinking champagne enjoying the show.
Carly: Sonny? How about you?
Sonny walks up to her.
Sonny: Carly, that's enough.
Carly: Trust me. It's not nearly enough.
INT. HAUNTED STAR - MAIN ROOM - EVENING
Jason tries to take the microphone from Carly again. Ava is by the bar, cackling.
Ava: Oh no! My battery is dying. Scotty quick! Give me your phone.
Scotty reaches into his pocket.
Scotty: We shouldn't even be here.
Ava: Hhurry up.
Scotty hands her the phone and Ava records while sipping her drink.
Margaux attempts to leave. Carly calls out to her.
Carly: Margaux! Leaving so soon?
Margaux stops and turns around. Carly approaches her. Sonny attempts to stop her but Carly pulls her arm away.
Margaux: I don't have to stay here and listen to this.
Carly: To what? The truth? How you've been screwing my husband all around town?
Sonny: It didn't happen like that, Carly. Can we just talk in private?
Joss stands up; still high from the drugs she took.
Josslyn: You're such a liar, Sonny.
Everyone turns to face Josslyn.
Josslyn: You were screwing Margaux at your house. I saw you. Cam saw you too!
Cam's eyes go wide.
Cam: I didn't actually see the sex in question...I was in the kitchen when-
Josslyn cuts him off.
Josslyn: You said you would tell my mom the truth!
Jason tries to get Josslyn to calm down. Jax rushes over to his daughter.
Jax: Cam, help me get her home.
Cam: Sure thing.
Cam and Jax escort Josslyn out of the Haunted Star. Carly turns to Sonny.
Carly: That's what she tried to tell me. You had my daughter lying for you?!
Carly lunges at Sonny and starts hitting him. The crowd gasps as Jason tries to hold her back.
INT. CHARLIES RESTAURANT - EVENING
Julian walks to the front of the bar and changes the sign to 'closed'. He locks the front door. His bartender Justin is wiping the counter.
Julian: Another good night.
Justin: Yeah.
Julian opens the register and gives Justin his tips.
Justin examines the money.
Justin: I think you gave me too much.
Julian: No I didn't.
Justin looks at Julian.
Julian: For the other night.
Justin nods.
Justin: You want me to wait until you leave?
Julian: I got it. You go on home.
Justin leaves through the back entrance. Julian closes the register. He begins to wipe down tables. A set of feet in dark boots approaches Julian from behind.
INT. HAUNTED STAR - MAIN ROOM - EVENING
Jason pulls Carly to the side and forces her to sit down. Sonny is across the room trying to fix his jacket that Carly ripped. He looks at Margaux, who is trying to hold back tears.
Willow: I'll get her some water.
Michael walks to the front and addresses the crowd.
Michael: The party is over! I need everyone to leave.
The crowd begins to exit.
Alexis: Well that was a shock.
Sam: Was it?
Alexis: Hmm, true.
Alexis sips her drink.
Kristina: I should check on dad.
Alexis: Check on him tomorrow. I don't think now is the nest time.
Margaux turns leave. Carly rises from her seat and tries to rush towards Margaux.
Carly: Oh you think I'm done with you?!
Margaux tirns around. Jason holds Carly back as Carly looks directly at Margaux.
Carly: Just wait.
Margaux leaves the Haunted Star. Scotty is pulling Ava's arm to follow the crowd.
Ava: Wait! Wait! Let me just zoom in on Sonny.
Scotty: Come on!
Scotty drags Ava out of the Haunted Star. Peter still has his voice recorder out. Lulu snatched it from him and ends the recording. She shoves it back to him.
Lulu: Leave.
Peter walks out. Kim looks around the room for Drew.
INT. CHARLIES RESTAURANT - EVENING
Before Julian can finish the table, Drew wearing a mask, grabs him from behind. Julian claws at his attacker's arm to loosen the grip around his neck.
INT. HAUNTED STAR - MAIN ROOM - EVENING
Sam walks up to Jason, who is rubbing Carly's shoulder.
Sam: I'm going to go.
Jason turns to her.
Jason: ok. I have to...
Jason points to Carly.
Sam: Stay with Carly? Yeah I figured.
Jason kisses her cheek.
Jason: I'll see you later.
Sam walks to the exit but Kim stops her.
Kim: Sam, have you seen Drew?
Sam: Not since he left.
Kim: He left?
Sam: Yeah. Maybe he's on the deck or cleaning up.
Kim: Ok. Thanks.
Kim decides to search the boat.
INT. CHARLIES RESTAURANT - EVENING
Drew throws Julian into a wall, knocking over tables. Julian is bloody and bruised. He struggles to stand. Drew kicks him in the stomach. Julian rolls over in pain. Julian is on his back, barely conscious. Drew squats down over his body. Julian opens his eyes as Drew reaches into his own pocket and pulls out a wad of cash. He shows Julian, who is confused. Drew puts the cash back in his pocket and puts his index finger to his lip, gesturing for Julian to not mention where the money actually came from.
INT. HAUNTED STAR - MAIN ROOM - EVENING
Michael walks over to Willow.
Michael: I'm sorry about all this.
Willow: It's ok. We've all got a little dysfunction in our family. Looks like you were right about this place.
Michael: I have to stay with my parents.
Willow: I understand.
Willow leaves the room as Michael walks over to Sonny.
Michael: You want to tell me what the hell is going on?
Sonny looks at Michael. Carly glares at Sonny as Jason shoves a glass of water in her face.
Jason: Drink this.
Carly: I don't want water.
Carly winces and holds her stomach.
Jason: What was that?
Carly: A cramp. I'm fine.
Jason: No we're getting you checked out. Come on.
Jason helps Carly stand. Sonny rushes over.
Sonny: Is she ok?
Carly: Get away from me!
Jason: Sonny...just...I'll take care of it.
Sonny backs off as Jason and Carly leave.
INT. LIZ'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - EVENING
Cam walks into the living room as he loosens his tie. Liz and Franco are on the couch eating popcorn and watching TV. They look over at Cam.
Liz: Hi! How was the party?
Cam flops into the chair, exhausted.
Cam: Crazy.
INT. CHARLIES RESTAURANT - EVENING
Julian limps over to the cash register, holding his side. He used the counter to steady himself. He opens the register and sees that the money has been untouched. He realizes that his attacker didn't steal from him.
INT. HAUNTED STAR - MAIN ROOM - EVENING
Sonny looks at the pictures on the projector. Michael walks up to him.
Michael: What were you thinking dad?
Sonny: I wasn't thinking.
Michael: If you and mom were having problems...
Sonny: We weren't.
Sonny finds a seat and sits down. He leans back and sighs. Michael sits next to him.
Michael: Then why would you cheat on mom? I don't get it.
Sonny looks at Michael.
INT. DREW'S CAR - EVENING
Drew sits in his car and removes his mask. He flashes back to beating Julian. He grips the steering wheel tightly as he tries to compose himself.
INT. LIZ'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - EVENING
Cam: Then Carly gets on the stage and says they're celebrating her divorce from Sonny.
Liz: Divorce?
Cam: Yeah. Apparently, Sonny's been sleeping with the DA.
Franco starts to laugh. Liz taps his arm.
Li: It's not funny.
Franco: It kind of is.
Cam: I've known for a while.
Liz: Excuse me? How did you know?
Cam: Joss and I saw the DA leaving sonny's bedroom one night.
Franco: And you didn't tell us?!
Cam: I didn't know I was supposed to.
Liz: Then what happened?
Cam: Well Carly put up two pictures on this giant screen of Sonny and the DA making out.
Franco eats popcorn.
Franco: This just keeps getting better and better.
Liz rolls her eyes.
Cam: Joss started freaking out so Jax and I took her home.
Liz: Josslyn must be so upset. First Oscar, now this. It's so much for her to handle.
Cam nods.
INT. HAUNTED STAR - MAIN ROOM - EVENING
Sonny: This isn't your mom's fault. It's all on me.
Michael listens.
Sonny: It just felt like...everything in my life was out of my control. The baby was unexpected; this threat is throwing me off. In those moments...
Sonny looks at the screen and sighs.
Sonny: Outside of Jason, she was the only one I could talk to, you know.
Michael: You could have talked to me. Or Kristina.
Sonny: I couldn't put my problems on you, Michael. Jonah was sick and Kristina is still dealing from the crap Shiloh put her through.
Michael: So you turned to Margaux. Was it worth it?
Sonny stares at Michael, completely defeated.
INT. GENERAL HOSPITAL - EXAM ROOM
A nurse checks Carly's blood pressure. Jason looks at the nurse.
Jason: So?
Nurse: It's slightly elevated but nothing we should worry about right now.
Carly: See!
Nurse: Still, Mrs. Corinthos, you should stick around until you BP is lower. I'll check on you in a few.
Carly: Don't call me Mrs. Corinthos.
The nurse looks at her. Jason looks at Carly then the nurse.
Jason: Thank you.
The nurse nods then and leaves the room.
Carly: I mean it Jason. I want a divorce.
INT. LIZ'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - EVENING
Cam rises from his seat.
Cam: Well I'm going to bed.
Liz: I'm sorry your night didn't go well.
Cam: I am too.
Franco: Are you kidding? It sounds like he had a better night than we did.
Liz nudges Franco. He laughs.
Liz: Will you knock that off? You're setting a bad example.
Cam: Goodnight guys.
Franco: Night.
Liz: Night, sweetheart.
INT. HAUNTED STAR - MAIN ROOM - EVENING
Drew walks into the main room. It's empty. He looks at his cellphone and sees missed calls from Kim. He sighs. His phone rings, it displays a private number.
Drew: Hello?
Elias: Is it done?
Drew: Yeah.
Elias: Was that so hard?
Drew hangs up his phone.
INT. GENERAL HOSPITAL - EXAM ROOM - EVENING
Jason pours Sarly a cup of water.
Jason: You're still mad, Carly. You should calm down before making any decisions right now.
Carly: No, I'm done. This is the last time Sonny screws me over. I want you to call Diane to get started on the divorce papers tonight!
Jason: Ok
Carly: Tonight Jason! I'm serious.
Jason: Ok. If that's what you want.
INT. LIZ'S HOUSE - CAM'S BEDROOM- EVENING
Cam opens the door to his bedroom and turns on the light. Joss is sitting on his bed. He puts his jacket down on a chair as Joss stands up. It's clear she has been crying. Cam hugs her.
INT. GENERAL HOSPITAL - HALLWAY- EVENING
Jason closes the door to Carly's exam room as he dials Diane's number
Jason: Diane? It's me. Listen, I need you to draw up divorce papers.
Jason sighs.
Jason: For Sonny and Carly. Yeah, I know. It's a long story. There was...infidelity involved. Sonny. I know, look just draw up the papers on Carly's behalf as soon as you can. I don't think Carly is going to sign but she is pissed off and I don't want the baby to be in jeopardy. If she has the papers in her hand, it might help calm her down. Thanks.
Jason hangs up as looks through Carly's exam room window. Carly is looking at pictures of her and Sonny on her cellphone. She throws her phone across the room and breaks down.
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