INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Sonny attempts to follow Carly up the stairs. Jason pulls his arm.
Jason: Don't.
INT. SONNY'S GYM - MORNING
Drew is sitting on a bench, wrapping his hand. He flashes back to beating Julian. He slips on his boxing gloves and starts hitting the bag intensely. He stops to catch his breath. He notices Sam watching him out the corner of his eye.
INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Sonny: I have to explain to her that whatever Margaux and I had is over with.
Jason: Give her some space.
Sonny: That's what Kristina said.
Jason: She's right.
Sonny walks to the couch. Jason follows.
Sonny: Did she really file for divorce?
Jason: I called Diane myself.
Sonny: Jason!
Jason: I called because Carly wouldn't have calmed down until I did. The stress wasn't good for the baby.
Sonny: You think she'll really sign them?
Jason: I don't know.
INT. SONNY'S GYM - MORNING
Drew: You're back.
Sam walks over and puts her gym bag down on the bench.
Sam: You didn't see me last night at the party?
Drew wipes his brow with his hand.
Drew: No. I guess I was distracted. Tending the bar, dealing with that crazy stuff with Carly…
Sam: Kim.
Drew looks at her.
Sam: I'm happy for you guys. Especially after Oscar passed.
Drew: Thanks. I guess.
Sam wraps her hand.
Drew: You box?
Sam: A little. Helps relieve tension.
Drew: That's why I'm here.
Drew turns to the bag and starts hitting it.
INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Sonny rubs his temple.
Jason: We need to talk about Kovol.
Sonny: Not now, Jason.
Jason: Yes now. We can't get distracted. Listen, Kovol is moving quickly.
Sonny: What do you mean?
Jason: He's taken over Siccone's territory including most of the businesses on Charles street.
Sonny: Julian's?
Jason: He said he was never approached but he's lying.
Sonny: We need to shut this down now, Jason.
INT. SONNY'S GYM - MORNING
Sam watches Drew curiously as he exhausts himself. He stops to drink water.
Sam: What are you stressed about?
Drew looks at her.
Sam: I'm not prying. Just making conversation.
Drew raises his eyebrow.
Drew: How's Scout?
Sam: She's good. I dropped her off at daycare this morning.
Drew: Is it ok if I see her later?
Sam: You don't have to ask my permission.
Drew: I know how you are.
Sam crosses her arms and gets defensive.
Sam: How am I?
Drew: Nevermind.
Sam: No, tell me.
Drew: You can be difficult at times.
Sam: How am I difficult?
Drew grins.
Drew: This is why I didn't want to say anything.
Sam: You changed the subject. Why?
Drew: I can't ask about my kid?
Sam: Sure but I know deflection when I hear it. You're hiding something.
INT. SONNY'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MORNING
Sonny walks to the bar and pours a glass of water.
Sonny: Our properties haven't been hit have they?
Jason: No they're fine.
Sonny: What do you think his angle is?
Jason: Too soon to tell. But they have to make contact soon. Someone has to be acting on Kovol's behalf.
Sonny: So what are you saying? You're saying we gotta wait?
Jason: Without a target we don't have a choice.
INT. NEWSPAPER - PETER'S OFFICE - MORNING
Peter is on the phone. He holds the morning newspaper that has the picture of Sonny and Margaux kissing with the headline 'Port Charles District Attorney In Bed With The Mob'. Peter smiles.
Peter: I know… I wasn't expecting this reaction either. Circulation jumped 60% this morning.
Margaux busts into his office.
Peter: I'll calm you back.
Peter hangs up the phone and leans back in his chair. Margaux holds up her phone with the digital copy of the newspaper.
Margaux: What the hell is this?
INT. SONNY'S GYM - MORNING
Drew leans against the bag.
Drew: Aren't we all hiding something?
Sam stares at him.
Drew: I guess I'm having some trouble adjusting.
Sam: Because of your procedure?
Drew: I feel like everyone thinks they knows me better than I know myself, which is strange because none of you know me at all.
Sam: Well take it from someone who knew you well. You're nothing like the old Drew.
Drew: You sound disappointed.
Sam shrugs.
Sam: Doesn't matter what I feel.
Sam starts hitting the bag.
Sam: Everyone does whatever they want to do anyway.
Drew watches Sam punch the bag aggressively.
INT. NEWSPAPER - PETER'S OFFICE – MORNING
Peter looks at Margaux's phone.
Peter: That my dear, appears to be news.
Margaux: It's wrong.
Peter: Which part?
Margaux; Sonny and I are not having an ongoing affair and I'm not throwing cases to help him.
Peter sips his coffee.
Peter: Yet, anyway. It's purely speculative.
Margaux: It's libel and I'm suing.
Peter: Please do! That would make a great follow up edition.
Margaux glares at him.
INT. SONNY'S GYM - MORNING
Drew shakes his head as Sam continues to punch the bag.
Drew: You're going at it all wrong.
Sam: What?
Drew: Here.
Sam stops as Drew walks over.
Drew: You're form is tragic. You have to keep your left hand closer to your face. Up here. So if your opponent hits back, you can block it easier.
Sam: Like this?
Drew shakes his head.
Drew: Get in the ring.
Sam: What?
Drew walks into the ring and waves Sam over.
Drew: Let's go.
INT. NEWSPAPER - PETER'S OFFICE - MORNING
Margaux: What exactly do you intend to gain from this? Aside from the obvious.
Peter: The public has a right to know. Look, you aren't upset with me about this article. You're upset that there are enough truths that threaten your career. Think about that.
Margaux storms out of Peter's office.
INT. SONNY'S GYM - MORNING
Sam is standing in the middle of the ring. Drew is adjusting her legs and arms.
Drew: This is your stance.
Sam looks down.
Drew: Don't look down. Look at me.
Sam: Ok.
Drew: Move like this.
Sam follows.
Drew: Now, I'm going to throw a slow motion punch. I want to see how you react.
Sam: Ok. Hit me.
Drew throws the punch and Sam dodges it.
Drew: Wrong.
Sam: How is that wrong? You didn't touch me.
Drew: But you weren't ready for the next punch coming at your side.
Sam: What punch?
Drew: Exactly.
Drew looks over Sam's shoulder and sees another gym patron hitting a bag.
Drew: Ross? Get over here.
He jogs over.
Ross: What's up?
Drew: Throw your gloves on.
Drew looks at Sam.
Drew: I'm gonna show you how it's done.
Sam rolls her eyes.
INT. MAYOR'S OFFICE - MORNING
Laura sits behind her desk with the morning newspaper in front of her. She shakes her head in disbelief.
Laura: When it rains it pours.
Anna and Jordan stand in front of her. They exchange looks. Laura raises her voice.
Laura: I am drenched!
Jordan: I know this looks bad...
Laura: Looks bad?! Our district attorney is sleeping with-
Laura stops and gathers her thoughts.
Laura: The fact that Margaux's sex life is even a topic of discussion is just half the problem. Do you know what this can do to our investigation?
INT. SONNY'S GYM - MORNING
Sam is watching outside the ring as Drew spars with Ross. They circle each other and throw light jabs.
Sam: Come on Ross. Kick his ass!
Drew looks at her, annoyed. Ross uses that as an opening to hit Drew in the face. Drew staggers back but keeps his balance. Drew blanks out and has a PTSD episode. His attacks Ross and throws punches, knocking him down. Sam realizes something is wrong.
Sam: Drew?! Stop!
Drew continues to punch Ross, who is begging him to stop.
INT. MAYOR'S OFFICE - MORNING
Laura pours herself a glass of water. Anna leans close to Jordan and whispers.
Anna: Have you heard from Margaux?
Jordan: She's not answering her phone.
Laura: We need to pull her off this case. And any case that involves organized crime. We need to get independent counsel to oversee the investigation.
Anna: I don't think that's wise.
Laura holds up the paper.
Anna: I know. But it's too much of a risk to throw Margaux off now.
INT. SONNY'S GYM - MORNING
Ross is being checked out by a paramedic as Drew stands across the room pacing. Sam walks over to Ross and gives him water.
Ross: Thank you. Is he ok?
Sam: I don't know.
They look over at Drew.
INT. MAYOR'S OFFICE - MORNING
Laura: Anna it's too much of a risk to keep her on. Her credibility is shot.
Jordan: Margaux is as committed as the rest of us to bring Kovol down. That article doesn't change that.
Anna: Laura, if we bring an outsider into this who is to say they haven't been bought by Kovol?
Laura: The public wants Margaux removed.
Anna: I thought you didn't care what the public says.
Laura sighs. Margeux enters the office. They all look at her
INT. SONNY'S GYM - MORNING
Drew walks over to Ross as the paramedics pack up their things.
Drew: I am so sorry. I got carried away.
Ross: Don't worry about it.
Drew: Is there anything I can do?
Ross: Just take care of yourself.
Ross leaves. Sam looks at Drew. Unable to explain what happened, he leaves the gym.
INT. MAYOR'S OFFICE - MORNING
Margaux closes the door to Laura's office.
Margaux: I'm guessing you've seen the paper.
Laura: We have.
Margaux: I owe you an explanation.
Laura: Please, spare us the details.
Margaux: It wasn't planned.
Anna: I should hope not.
Margaux: It happened once. The sex anyway.
Laura rubs her temple.
Margaux: This won't impact my work, Laura. It hasn't yet has it?
Jordan: It's true. Margaux is always first in and last out.
Laura looks at Anna. Anna nods.
Laura: We're keeping you on. And the only reason is because we know that Kovol can't buy you. Can he?
Jordan: Laura?!
Laura: I have to ask.
Margaux: No. He can't.
Laura: Good. I'm bringing on another district attorney to handle your other cases. You work on Kovol and Kovol alone. If Sonny becomes directly involved, you recuse yourself, do you understand?
Margaux: Yes.
Laura: Good. Don't make me regret it.