Diane was waiting when Lucky arrived at the station with Michael. Mac would not let her speak to Michael when he found out that Lucky had neither arrested nor read Michael his Miranda rights. Mac insisted on arresting, booking, and processing Michael before allowing Diane access to him. The judge called Lucky to his office and questioned him closely. He wanted to know why he had not read Michael his Miranda rights. Lucky said that he had been asked to locate Michael because he knew Michael and he knew the areas where the boy might hide. Lucky said that he did not know that an arrest warrant had been issued for Michael. The judge asked about Lucky's relationship to Michael, and Lucky replied that Michael was his cousin. Lucky was respectful and truthful with the judge. When the judge asked if Lucky loved Michael, Lucky said that they were not close but that he loved him. Judge Carroll also asked Lucky if he thought Michael was capable of deliberate violence. Lucky said that Michael had already suffered more than most people did in a lifetime. Lucky told the judge that if anyone deserved mercy it was Michael.

5/6 Lucky revealed that Maxie had called in a "potential suicide" because she was desperate to find Lulu. Lulu was livid. After she stormed off to get dressed, Lucky warned Dante to treat Lulu well. Lucky didn't want to see his sister hurt. Dante promised that he would take good care of Lulu.

At the hospital, Helena ordered Elizabeth to take a leave of absence from the hospital until after the baby's birth. Elizabeth told Helena leave her alone. Before Helena could respond, Lucky suddenly approached them. He warned Helena to back off. Helena informed Lucky that she had been having a private conversation with the mother of her grandchild, so it was none of Lucky's business. Elizabeth made it clear that she didn't have anything to discuss with Helena, so if Helena continued to harass her then Elizabeth would press charges against Helena for stalking. After Elizabeth walked away, Lucky confessed that he relished the idea of arresting Helena for stalking. Unlike Luke, Lucky didn't find Helena amusing, so he would enjoy tossing her in jail. Helena confided that she felt invigorated by the idea of Lucky stirring up another Spencer/Cassadine feud. "Bring it on," she goaded before she walked away.

Elizabeth was working at the nurses' station when she noticed that Shirley had been admitted. Epiphany explained that a neighbor had found Shirley collapsed on the ground. They determined that Shirley had a fever after she was rushed to the hospital. Elizabeth asked to take her break early, so that she could visit Shirley. Epiphany agreed, but she reminded Elizabeth that Shirley's system was beginning to shut down because of the breast cancer. Elizabeth entered Shirley's hospital room. Shirley was delighted to see her friend, but she tried to downplay her illness. Shirley claimed that the neighbor's kitten had startled her, which had caused Shirley to faint. Elizabeth checked the chart and then pointed out that Shirley had a high fever. Shirley attributed it to a hot flash, but Elizabeth refused to allow Shirley to brush it off. Elizabeth explained that Shirley had a liver infection.

Shirley didn't want to discuss her health, so she asked what was new with Elizabeth's love life. Elizabeth didn't want to tire Shirley out, but Shirley wanted Elizabeth to humor a "sick old lady." Elizabeth chuckled as she pointed out that Shirley only referred to herself in those terms when it suited her. However, Elizabeth capitulated by telling Shirley about her encounter with Helena. Shirley was fascinated to learn that Nikolas was a prince. Elizabeth explained that Helena was a hateful woman who was obsessed with preserving the Cassadine legacy. Shirley was surprised when Elizabeth revealed that Lucky had intervened on Elizabeth's behalf. Elizabeth confessed that she loved that Lucky's first instinct had been to protect her.

Helena warned Nikolas that Lucky was "reverting to type." According to Helena, Lucky had swooped in, in full-blown protection mode, to defend Elizabeth when Helena tried to have an innocent chat with her. Helena predicted that Nikolas would be cut out of the baby's life if he didn't intercede immediately. Nikolas warned Helena to stay away from Elizabeth because she didn't need the stress of trying to deal with Helena. Helena suggested that Lucky was hovering around Elizabeth, so it was only a matter of time before Lucky and Elizabeth reconciled.

Later, Lucky arrived at Wyndemere to demand that Nikolas send Helena packing. Nikolas resented Lucky barging into his home and barking orders. Nikolas insisted that it was a family matter. He reminded Lucky that it had been Lucky's decision that they were no longer family. Nikolas realized that he wasn't obligated to explain anything to Lucky; however, he revealed that the reason Helena remained in Port Charles was because Nikolas could keep a closer eye on her. Lucky was worried that Elizabeth was too fragile to handle Helena. Nikolas was curious why Lucky was so interested in Elizabeth's affairs. Lucky insisted that it was over between him and Elizabeth, but he refused to allow Helena to harass her. Lucky suggested that if Nikolas truly cared about Elizabeth then he would feel the same way.

Helena met with her manservant, Thor. As they sat at the bar, Thor revealed that the police didn't suspect any foul play in the lab technician's death. Helena was relieved that there wouldn't be an investigation. She was confident that no one would ever learn that the child that Elizabeth was carrying was a Spencer. Tracy happened to overhear Helena mention the Spencer name, and questioned her about it. Helena claimed that she had been telling Thor that Elizabeth's baby had almost turned out to be a "peasant." Tracy pointed out that Nikolas already had a Cassadine heir, so she wondered why Helena was so interested in Elizabeth's baby.

5/7 Lucky arrived to see Lulu. Maxie informed Lucky that Lulu had bolted to the courthouse to be with Dante. Lucky believed that the judge would be lenient on Michael, but Maxie thought there was a good chance that the judge would give Michael a harsher sentence. As Maxie babbled on about Lulu and Dante, Maxie mentioned how Lulu, in the first stages of love, would never think of hooking up with anyone else. Maxie quickly mentioned that she wasn't referring to Lucky and Elizabeth. Lucky told Maxie that he and Elizabeth were over. Maxie believed that Elizabeth had trampled over Lucky's heart. Lucky said it was liberating to finally let go of the dream of him and Elizabeth together. Maxie empathized, saying that those who'd had their hearts trampled on lived to fight another day. Lucky liked that sentiment.

At the hospital, Elizabeth visited Shirley. Shirley noticed Elizabeth's happy mood. Elizabeth admitted that she was happy that Lucky defended her against Helena because it proved Lucky still cared about her. Shirley worried that Elizabeth was having unrealistic expectations regarding Lucky, but Elizabeth really believed there was still hope for her and Lucky. Shirley recalled that Elizabeth had once said there was no hope for Lucky and her to reunite. Elizabeth insisted that she felt a connection with Lucky after what happened with Helena. Shirley wondered where the baby's father, Nikolas, fit into the picture.

At the Metro Court, Helena mentioned to Tracy that Spencer wasn't really Cassadine material as the son of a stripper and nephew of a criminal. Tracy reminded Helena that she once kidnapped Spencer, but Helena insisted that she would be happy to raise both of her grandson's children as proper Cassadines. Helena declared that she was simply looking out for her own family, much like Tracy needed to look out for Luke. Helena boasted about her dark bond with Luke. Tracy warned Helena to stay away from Luke, and she exited. Helena announced that she couldn't afford to have Tracy discover that Elizabeth was really pregnant with Lucky's child, not Nikolas'.

5/10 Lulu went to Lucky and asked to see Carly. Lulu was sure that Jason intended to kill Dante, and Lulu wanted to ask Carly to stop him. Lucky said it was not the best time to talk to Carly and then sent Lulu away. Mac gave Lucky cuffs and told him it was time to prepare Michael for the prison van. Carly, Morgan, Molly, and Kristina were heartbroken as they watched Michael being cuffed and each bade him a tearful goodbye.

5/11 At Jake's, Lucky sat down at the bar. Coleman sensed that Lucky was troubled. Lucky admitted that he was bothered by the way things had turned out for his cousin, Michael. Coleman agreed that Michael had been unfairly sentenced. Coleman seemed surprised when Lucky ordered a scotch. He hesitated for a moment, but then poured Lucky the drink.

Maxie entered Jake's in time to see Lucky ponder the glass of scotch. She wondered if it were a good idea for Lucky to drink the alcohol. Maxie sat down next to Lucky as she admitted that she wasn't in a position to preach, but she wanted Lucky to consider what he could lose if he drank. Lucky snapped that it wasn't any of Maxie's business, but she forged ahead anyway. She pointed out that he had seemed committed to his sobriety until Elizabeth and Nikolas had an affair. Lucky didn't appreciate the reminder. Maxie apologized and then questioned why Lucky was tempted to drink again. Lucky admitted that he feared that he had turned into the man that his father had warned him about. Lucky considered himself a mindless, rule-following, self-righteous drone. Lucky then opened up about his frustration over Michael's sentencing.

Maxie argued that they had been bit-players in Michael's tragedy; Sonny, Carly, and Jason were responsible for what had happened to Michael. Maxie didn't think that Lucky should blame his drinking on Michael's problems. Lucky confessed that he appreciated Maxie's candor. Maxie smiled and then invited Lucky to a game of pool. As Maxie walked away, Lucky's cell phone rang. It was Elizabeth. Elizabeth knew that Lucky wasn't working, so she had hoped that he would meet her and the boys at Kelly's for dinner. Lucky declined the invitation, but before he could end the call, Elizabeth heard Maxie in the background. Lucky confirmed that he was with Maxie at Jake's. A short time later, Elizabeth showed up at Jake's. When she spotted Maxie and Lucky together, she assumed that Lucky had been drinking. Elizabeth began to berate Maxie for jeopardizing Lucky's sobriety, but Lucky quickly set Elizabeth straight.

Maxie took delight in Elizabeth's embarrassment when Lucky clarified that he had been drinking root beer, not beer. He also credited Maxie with stopping him from indulging in some scotch earlier in the evening. Elizabeth questioned if it were a good idea for Lucky to be hanging out at a bar with his ex-drug dealer. Maxie didn't think that Elizabeth had any room to judge her when Elizabeth had been the one to bed-hop without the benefit of birth control. Elizabeth shot back that she hadn't resorted to faking a pregnancy, like Maxie had with Lucky. Lucky intervened before things became too heated. He suggested that he and Elizabeth not monitor each other's lives so closely. Elizabeth agreed and then warned Lucky not to race to her rescue the next time that Helena bothered her. Lucky insisted that Helena was a completely different situation. Elizabeth was pregnant with a Cassadine heir, so she didn't think that Helena would harm her. Lucky vehemently disagreed; he was adamant that Elizabeth let him know if Helena continued to harass her. Elizabeth marched off without further comment, but stopped in the doorway to look back at Lucky, who had resumed playing pool with Maxie.

5/13 At the hospital, Shirley tried to strike up a conversation with Helena by complimenting Helena's jewelry. Helena tried to brush her off, but Shirley revealed that she was a jewelry designer. She invited Helena to view some of her pieces of jewelry, but Helena wasn't interested in an "art project" that Shirley had made in recreational therapy. Elizabeth was furious when she spotted Helena talking to Shirley. Elizabeth ordered Helena to leave Shirley alone. Steve walked up moments later. Helena claimed that she had been minding her own business when Shirley had accosted her to hawk her wares. Helena pretended to be concerned about Elizabeth's mental wellness, so she suggested that they consider having Elizabeth readmitted to Shadybrook. Helena was certain that they could find a sedative that would keep Elizabeth calm without harming the baby. Elizabeth hustled Shirley away while Steve dealt with Helena. Steve made it clear that he was tired of Helena harassing Elizabeth and the patients. He gave Helena the opportunity to leave on her own or he would arrange for security to escort Helena out. Helena walked away.

Later, Nikolas approached the nurses' station. Steve had called Nikolas because Helena had been roaming the hallways untethered and causing trouble. Nikolas was curious if Helena had physically harmed anyone. Steve admitted that she hadn't, but he still considered her to be a menace. Nikolas suggested that the real reason that Steve was angry was because he wasn't happy that Nikolas was the father of Elizabeth's baby. Steve insisted that it wasn't personal; he didn't want Nikolas' family issues interfering with the operation of the hospital. Nikolas resented Steve's condescending tone. He promised to make sure Steve went before the board the next time that Steve addressed him in a similar manner.

Helena lurked nearby, smiling. After Steve walked away, Helena approached Nikolas to thank him for defending her. Nikolas explained that he had put Steve in his place because of Steve's tone, not because he had approved of Helena's behavior. Nikolas warned Helena to leave Elizabeth alone. Helena attributed Elizabeth's reaction to histrionics designed to attract male attention. Helena cautioned Nikolas to be careful or else Elizabeth would manipulate his child right out of his life. Once they were away from Helena, Elizabeth let Shirley know that the woman Shirley had been talking to was Helena. Elizabeth insisted that Helena was extremely dangerous. Shirley admitted that she had known Helena's identity when she had approached her. Shirley confessed that she had been curious about Helena, so she had decided to get an "up close" view of her. Elizabeth warned Shirley to stay away from Helena, but Shirley didn't think that Helena posed much of a threat to a terminally ill woman.

Shirley was in high spirits when she returned to her hospital room. Elizabeth had found a perfect spot for Shirley to set up a table to sell jewelry. Elizabeth didn't want Shirley to be disappointed if there weren't many who appreciated Shirley's unique pieces. Shirley wasn't afraid of failing; she would just pick up the pieces, dust herself off, and then find something else to do. Elizabeth decided to follow Shirley's lead by making another attempt to work things out with Lucky.

Later, Elizabeth approached the nurses' station, where Nikolas was waiting. Nikolas explained that he had asked to see Elizabeth because he wanted to hear from her what had happened with Helena. Elizabeth accused Helena of harassing Shirley. She urged Nikolas to ship Helena off. Nikolas suggested that perhaps Elizabeth was overreacting. Elizabeth was incredulous; she reminded Nikolas that Helena had once kidnapped Lucky. Nikolas wondered if Elizabeth hoped that the perceived threat from Helena would gain Lucky's attention. Elizabeth glared at Nikolas and then informed him that she already had Lucky's attention. She added that, unlike Nikolas, Lucky viewed Helena as a serious problem. She made it clear that Lucky was unwilling to allow Helena to stalk her and the baby. Nikolas insisted that he would deal with Helena how he saw fit. Elizabeth warned Nikolas that she intended to raise the baby to appreciate the danger that the Cassadines represented. Nikolas didn't appreciate Elizabeth using Cassadine history to shut him out of his child's life. Nikolas didn't want to fight Elizabeth, but he would if it became necessary. Helena hovered nearby, pleased that everything was unfolding according to her plan. Helena's smile slipped when Thor joined her to let her know that Tracy had been asking questions about the recently deceased lab technician.

5/14 At the police station, Lucky and Dante were frustrated that they weren't able to find any loopholes in Michael's confession. Lucky remained determined to get Michael out of prison. Lucky and Dante combed Michael's files for anything that might help their cause. Judge Carroll arrived. The judge deduced that Lucky and Dante were trying to free Michael. Judge Carroll assured Dante that Dante did the right thing, unlike Lucky, who didn't follow the letter of the law. Dante asked Judge Carroll to reverse the sentence on Michael, but Judge Carroll refused, believing that prison would be Michael's best chance to get away from a life of crime. After Judge Carroll left, Lucky proposed that they uncover Judge Carroll's dirty secrets in order to make the judge reconsider Michael's sentence.

Jason arrived at the station to see Lucky. Lucky apologized to Jason for not letting Jason take Michael out of the country. Jason assured Lucky that Lucky wasn't to blame since the entire situation was Dante's fault. Lucky learned that Jason was going to prison. Lulu arrived and heard from Dante that Jason was talking to Lucky. Lulu believed that Jason was trying to turn Lucky against Dante. Jason informed Lucky of his plan to protect Michael in prison. Lucky believed that the plan to blackmail Judge Carroll was going work, but Jason believed Michael needed protection as soon as possible. Jason thanked Lucky for being a good father to Jake. Lulu told Jason that Carly swore that Dante was safe from Jason. Before Jason left, Jason accused Lulu of choosing Dante over the people that loved her. Dante wanted to go after Jason for maligning Lulu, but Lucky stunned Dante with the news of Jason's plan.

5/17 Lucky stopped by to see Luke, who asked for an opinion about Dante. Lucky said that he liked Dante and would bet that he was one of the good guys. Luke worried that Dante would hurt Lulu. Lucky wanted to know if Luke was thinking about how Elizabeth had hurt him. Luke denied it. Lucky said that his relationship with Elizabeth was over. He told Luke that if he could have a relationship with Cam and Jake that did not include Elizabeth, he would be happy. He told Luke that he had let Elizabeth go.

Elizabeth went to Spoon Island to see Nikolas. She told him that she did not like the way that they had left things. She said that she was very fearful of Helena and even though he could handle Helena, she could not. He accused Elizabeth of using Helena as a smokescreen so that she could get closer to Lucky. Elizabeth blurted out that she did not want her child to be raised as a Cassadine. He asked if she was implying that he should give up his rights to the child. Elizabeth then wondered why he was trying to be a parent when he had been such a poor father to Spencer so far. Nikolas acknowledged that he had not had a good beginning as a parent, but said he intended to do better. He told Elizabeth that he was going to be part of their child's life and she should be prepared to accept it. He told her that he would not be pushed out of his child's life because Elizabeth had realized too late that she was still in love with Lucky and that it would be inconvenient for Nikolas to be around.

5/18 Lucky was disappointed when he discovered that the boyfriend of the twenty-year-old had threatened to kill the girl's family and that a witnessed had corroborated the threat. Lucky explained that Judge Carroll had not acted inappropriately after all. Dante was frustrated because he believed that the judge had been wrong to send Michael to Pentonville. Lucky was mad because he had done everything by the book, but it hadn't helped Michael. Dante wondered if Lucky were suggesting that he manufacture evidence against the judge. Lucky was curious how badly Dante wanted Michael to be released. Dante thought about it for a minute and then confessed that he refused to frame an innocent person for a crime, even if it helped Michael. Lucky had no idea what to do next.

Claire went to the park, where she bumped into Lucky, who had taken the boys there. Claire's eyes were riveted on Jake and Cam as they played on the swings. Lucky noticed her staring at his sons. He wondered if she was okay. Claire cryptically admitted that she wouldn't be okay for the next few months or possibly a year. "They never know with these things," Claire added. Claire then changed the subject to ask if the boys were his children.

"Yes," Lucky proudly told her. Claire confessed that the boys were cute, especially Jake. "I want one," Claire admitted. Lucky seemed startled by the comment. Claire seemed oblivious as she rambled about how much she loved being a lawyer and how smart and competitive she was. However, she confessed that after work, she went home, had a glass of wine, and then thought about babies. Claire revealed that she was desperate to have a child. She insisted that she was great with children and had been the best babysitter in the neighborhood. Claire confessed that her biological clock was ticking loudly. Lucky admitted that he could hear it. Claire noticed that very few men were in the park with their children. She believed that it was because most men viewed fatherhood as an obligation. Lucky turned serious as he revealed that being a father was the only thing that truly mattered to him. Lucky believed that nothing was more important than what kind of father he was. Claire was awed. "Are there any more like you at home?" she wondered.

5/19 In the park, Claire opened up to Lucky about her desire to be a mother. She confessed that she became teary-eyed every year when the saw the children dressed up for the Christmas pageant. Lucky confessed that Cam had been a shepherd in the last pageant and that he had taken countless pictures of his son. Claire was impressed by what a kind man and devoted father Lucky was. He was exactly the kind of man that women hoped to find. Claire was embarrassed when she realized how that had sounded. She quickly assured him that it hadn't been a "come-on." Lucky chuckled as he agreed to take it as a compliment. The conversation took a serious turn when Claire asked Lucky about his wife. Lucky admitted that he was divorced. Claire sensed that there might still be something between Lucky and his ex-wife.

Lucky confided that he and Elizabeth had a long history that had started in high school. He explained that they had split up and then gotten back together several times until he had finally broken the cycle. Claire was curious what had led to the divorce. Lucky revealed that Elizabeth had an affair with his brother. Claire was stunned that Lucky didn't seem bitter. Lucky admitted that he had been angry and self-destructive in the beginning, but eventually he had realized that he had too much to lose. Claire asked if Lucky and Elizabeth shared custody of the kids. Lucky assured Claire that Elizabeth was a very good mother; they had both made plenty of mistakes. It was his brother whom he couldn't forgive. Lucky realized how much he had revealed about himself. He apologized for unloading his drama on her. Claire reminded him that she'd had her own meltdown, so she considered them more than even. She thanked Lucky for listening and then asked him to call her if he ever decided to have more children. Lucky's surprise turned to amusement when Claire nearly stumbled over a discarded toy as she dashed off.

As he approached his brother on a street corner, Lucky wondered why Nikolas had called. Nikolas explained that he needed Lucky's help, but Lucky didn't know why he should do anything for Nikolas. "Oh I don't know Lucky, maybe to stop round 357 of the Spencer vs. Cassadine war from flaring up," Nikolas suggested. Nikolas explained that Helena had vanished without a trace. "Good riddance," Lucky responded. Nikolas didn't think it was a good sign when Helena disappeared without a trace, especially when Luke was involved. Lucky didn't know why Nikolas was worried, since Nikolas was one of the few people that Helena had a genuine fondness for. Nikolas reminded Lucky of Spencer and the new baby; Nikolas didn't want to take any chances with their lives. Nikolas was certain that Helena was plotting something, but he didn't know what. Lucky agreed to mention it to Luke the next time that he saw his father. "Never mind," Nikolas growled; he had decided to handle things himself.

5/24 Lucky ran into Maya at General Hospital when he went to pick up Cam and Jake from daycare. He had just learned that Elizabeth had already picked them up. Maya told him that Elizabeth had left with the boys a half hour earlier. Lucky expressed surprise because he had made plans with Elizabeth to pick up the boys for an overnight at his place.

At home, Elizabeth was having a hard time coping with a headache and two very noisy children. She was sitting down, holding her head, when Nikolas knocked at the door and wanted to know why she had missed her sonogram appointment. She told him that she had forgotten. He wanted to know if she had just blown it off because it would be the first time that he would have a chance to see his child and she did not care. Elizabeth told Nikolas that she was just tired and he was making a big deal over a minor error. At that moment, Lucky arrived to pick up the kids. He quickly put on their coats and left with them as Elizabeth apologized profusely for forgetting that they were supposed to spend the night at his place. After Lucky left with Cam and Jake, Nikolas suggested that Elizabeth was working too hard. He said that she was overwhelmed and exhausted because she was trying to take care of two active boys while being pregnant and working full time. Nikolas suggested that Elizabeth did not have work because she had other options.

Nikolas asked her to move to Windemere where she could have staff to help out with the boys. Elizabeth got very angry and said that she hated Windemere. Nikolas shot back that she did not seem to hate the turret room when they had made love in it. Elizabeth got even angrier and said that she hated that she had slept with Nikolas and that she hated that he was the father of her baby. Nikolas sputtered as Elizabeth walked to the door and indicated that he should leave. Nikolas did as she commanded, but as he stood on the threshold, he told her that he had every right to decide what was best for his baby and he would. A frantic Elizabeth pounded on Lucky's door. When he answered, she told him that Nikolas had ordered her to move to Windemere with the boys.

5/25 In Lucky's apartment, Elizabeth confessed that she needed Lucky's help. Elizabeth explained that Nikolas had changed; he made her feel as if she were nothing more than an incubator. Lucky was sympathetic, but he didn't want to get involved. He reminded her that Nikolas was her baby's father, so it was up to her to work things out with Nikolas. Elizabeth wondered if Lucky truly wouldn't care if she moved to Wyndemere with the boys. Lucky insisted that it was her decision to make. Elizabeth clarified that she didn't have any intention of moving in with Nikolas. Lucky assured her that if she changed her mind, he wouldn't object. According to Lucky, Wyndemere was just a short boat ride away. After Elizabeth left, Claire stopped by to talk to Lucky. Claire once again apologized for her meltdown in the park, but Lucky assured her that it wasn't necessary. Claire appreciated Lucky's kindness. She then shifted gears to let him know that she had paid him a visit for a reason. Claire revealed that she remained determined to send Sonny to jail. She was curious if Lucky wanted to work with her. She was delighted when Lucky expressed an interest in helping her, but she wondered why Lucky had occasionally cited a conflict of interest while investigating Sonny.

Lucky made it clear that it was a personal matter that he didn't wish to discuss. He assured her that it would not stop him from going after Sonny. However, he was concerned that she might become obsessed with convicting Sonny. Lucky explained that many people had gone after Sonny, only to become so fixated on taking him down that they had lost themselves. Claire was confident that she wouldn't cross the line, but she trusted Lucky to reel her in if she went "Captain Ahab" on him.

Elizabeth arrived home to find Nikolas waiting in her living room. She warned Nikolas that he didn't have the right to enter her home whenever he liked. Nikolas explained that he had been concerned after he had learned that a patient had kicked her. Elizabeth clarified that the patient had been having a seizure and that she hadn't been injured. Nikolas didn't think that Elizabeth was taking proper care of herself. He suggested that she secretly wanted the pregnancy to go away. Elizabeth was outraged by the suggestion. She demanded to know "what the hell" was wrong with Nikolas that he would think that she'd harm her baby. She made it clear that she loved her child and always would. Nikolas argued that she resented the baby because he was the father. Elizabeth reminded Nikolas that she had hated Cam's father, but she deeply loved her son. Elizabeth had hoped that she and Nikolas could somehow salvage their friendship, but she found it difficult to look at him, so she told him to leave. As Nikolas stormed out of the house, he warned her that the days of her ordering him around were over.

5/26 Lucky bumped into Helena on the pier. He admitted that he had been hoping that her body would wash up on shore. Helena smiled indulgently as she explained that she had been in Europe on business. Lucky narrowed his eyes as he tried to figure out what continued to draw Helena back to town. Helena accused Lucky of being paranoid, just as Nikolas walked up. Nikolas resented Lucky questioning Helena; he insisted that her whereabouts weren't any of Lucky's business. Lucky made it clear that Helena was his concern if there were a possibility that Elizabeth might move to Wyndemere with his sons. Nikolas suggested that Elizabeth was using Lucky to keep Nikolas at arm's length. Lucky argued that he didn't want his sons near Helena. Lucky had visions of Helena handing them a sippy cup with one hand while holding a dagger in the other hand. "That's absurd," Helena interjected. "We have servants to feed the children."

Nikolas explained that he wanted to help Elizabeth because it was clear to him that she was struggling. Lucky didn't think isolating Elizabeth on Spoon Island was the solution. Nikolas clarified that he didn't intend to kidnap Elizabeth or hold her prisoner; however, Nikolas advised Lucky to get used to the idea that Elizabeth was bearing his child. Lucky found it hard to believe that Nikolas had betrayed him; however, he suspected that Nikolas wasn't even sorry. At Wyndemere, Helena talked about her plans for the nursery. Nikolas warned Helena that he was fully aware of her attempt to manipulate him. He let her know, in no uncertain terms, that he would do what he thought was best for his child.

At the hospital, Elizabeth pulled Robin aside to ask for her help with Nikolas. Elizabeth explained that Nikolas had become extremely controlling since he had learned that she was pregnant with his child. Elizabeth explained that Nikolas was trying to pressure her to move in with him, but she refused to expose her children to Helena. Robin promised to talk to Nikolas as soon as possible.

A short time later, Robin went to Wyndemere. Nikolas complained to Robin that Elizabeth saw him differently since their affair had ended. Nikolas didn't appreciate that Elizabeth put all of the blame for the affair on him. He acknowledged that Elizabeth had always been remorseful after they had slept together, but he insisted that she had been a willing participant. Robin recalled that Nikolas and Elizabeth had deeply regretted betraying Lucky. Robin suggested that Elizabeth's new view of things was proof of how destructive guilt could be. Nikolas was certain that Elizabeth wanted to paint him as the bad guy, so that she could pretend that Lucky was the baby's father. Robin urged Nikolas to back off because it wasn't helping matters. Nikolas stubbornly refused to consider it. He insisted that he had an obligation to his child, so if that meant he had to pressure Elizabeth to meet it, "so be it."

On the pier, Lucky demanded to know what was going on with Johnny and Sonny. Johnny promised to hand Sonny over to the cops on a silver platter, but he didn't elaborate beyond that.

5/27 On the pier, Lucky was offended by Johnny's vague accusations. Johnny shrugged as he pointed out that Sonny had been an uncle figure to Lucky while Lucky had been growing up. Lulu had told Johnny all about Lucky's history with Sonny. Johnny knew that Sonny had taken Lucky under his wing when Lucky had left home around the age of fifteen. Johnny was also aware that Lucky had lived with Jason for a time. Lucky suggested that one of the problems with overanalyzing things was that it led to conspiracy theories, which made reality easier to live with. Johnny admitted that he was lost. Lucky decided to use Claudia as an example. He reminded Johnny that Claudia had been responsible for a kid getting shot in the head, but Johnny had practically canonized Claudia since her death.

Lucky pointed out that Claudia was the reason for everything that Johnny did, so Johnny had turned her into a victim. However, Lucky suspected that the truth was more complicated than that. Johnny tensed up. Lucky didn't have a problem telling Johnny the truth. Johnny and Sonny were mobsters; if Johnny went to war with Sonny to avenge Claudia, then Lucky vowed to go after both of them. Lucky recognized that Johnny had daddy and sister issues and that he was borderline suicidal. However, he didn't appreciate Johnny pulling Ethan into the war with Sonny. Johnny insisted that he had been upfront with Ethan. Lucky refused to allow Johnny to turn Port Charles into a war zone. He also wouldn't stand by while Johnny destroyed Ethan's life.

At the PCPD, Lucky mentioned that he had encountered Johnny on the pier. Lucky was worried about what Johnny planned to do. Dante insisted that they had to keep their eye on the prize; Sonny was their priority. After Dante left, Claire found Lucky reviewing some paperwork. She confided that Sonny had offered to help her send Johnny to jail. Lucky was curious if she had agreed. "He thinks so," Claire admitted. Claire confessed that she wouldn't rest until Sonny was sent to prison. Lucky advised Claire to proceed with caution. He didn't think that she'd want her name added to the list of female officers of the court who had gone after Sonny only to end up with more than they had bargained for. "List?" Claire asked. "Hannah Scott, Reese Marshall, and Alexis Davis," Lucky supplied. He revealed that each woman had eventually succumbed to Sonny's charms. Lucky suggested that Claire be careful that the hunter didn't get captured by the game.

5/28 Shirley commandeered the hospital's public announcement system, in order to let everyone know that she would be selling her jewelry in her hospital room. Epiphany snatched the phone out of Shirley's hand as Elizabeth approached the nurses' station. Elizabeth bit back a smile as she helped Shirley into a wheelchair. Shirley refused to apologize; she had vowed to never again sit around and let her life happen. A few minutes later, Elizabeth settled Shirley into bed and then ordered Shirley to stay put. Elizabeth mentioned that she had an ultrasound appointment; she admitted that it had been rescheduled because she had missed the first appointment. Elizabeth grumbled about Nikolas' reaction and then revealed that he had asked her to move to Wyndemere with him. Shirley was stunned that Elizabeth had been invited to live in a castle complete with legions of servants.

To Elizabeth's surprise, Shirley urged Elizabeth to consider it. Elizabeth insisted that she didn't want to even look at Nikolas, much less live with him. Elizabeth also didn't want her kids anywhere near his insane grandmother. Shirley agreed that Elizabeth had a point. However, Shirley had noticed that Elizabeth seemed to be trying to push all of the blame for the affair on Nikolas. Elizabeth contended that it if hadn't been for Nikolas, she would still be with Lucky. "But you aren't," Shirley pointed out. Shirley added that it was her understanding that it was unlikely that Lucky would be back. Shirley advised Elizabeth open herself up to something new. She didn't think that Elizabeth should waste time punishing herself for sleeping with Nikolas. Shirley suggested that Elizabeth should be grateful that she had a healthy baby.

At the police station, Lucky warned Claire that Sonny was using her to get rid of a rival mobster. Claire didn't have any doubt that Sonny was trying to help himself, not her, but she insisted that she was in Port Charles to put Sonny in jail. Claire hoped to use the deal that she had made with Sonny to her advantage. According to Lucky, Sonny knew Claire's vulnerability. Lucky was certain that Sonny hoped to capitalize on Claire's desire for redemption by ridding himself of an enemy under the guise of her helping Michael.

Claire didn't understand why she couldn't send Sonny and Johnny away. She thought that Sonny must suspect that she intended to double-cross him. Lucky confessed that he knew of only two women who could stand up to Sonny. The first woman was his cousin, Carly. Lucky clarified that Carly had endured years of pain and four failed marriage to Sonny to be able to make that claim. The other woman was Diane Miller, who seemed immune to Sonny's charms. Lucky explained that there was good in Sonny, therefore women thought that they could save him. Claire recalled how Sonny had been during the trial. She confided that he had been a narcissistic thug who needed to be shut down. Claire was concerned that Lucky's personal knowledge of Sonny might lead Lucky to cite a conflict of interest. Lucky assured her that he didn't have a problem building a case against Sonny as long as they went by the book. However, he wanted Claire to be careful. Claire surprised Lucky by inviting him out for drinks to continue their discussion later. Lucky quickly accepted. Claire returned Lucky's smile as she suggested that they go to the park to watch the kids play. The moment was ruined when Helena marched up to the desk. Helena asked Lucky to send his secretary back to work because Helena needed his full attention. Claire walked away without comment.

Helena demanded to know why he wouldn't allow Elizabeth to move to Wyndemere. Lucky made it clear that it wasn't his decision to make; his responsibility was to Cameron and Jake. Helena accused Lucky of being jealous because the baby wasn't his. Helena warned Lucky that it would be his fault if Elizabeth were to miscarry.

At Wyndemere, Nikolas confirmed with Dr. Lee that Elizabeth had arrived on time for the ultrasound appointment. Nikolas requested pictures of the baby and then ended the call. Lucky strolled in seconds later. Lucky revealed that Helena had stopped by the police station because she thought he was responsible for Elizabeth's decision not to move to Wyndemere. "Aren't you?" Nikolas wondered. Nikolas suggested that Lucky's "passive-aggressive way" had kept Elizabeth from accepting the offer. Lucky reminded Nikolas that Wyndemere held bad memories, such as Emily's murder, for everyone. It was also where everything fell apart for Elizabeth. Lucky pointed out that Elizabeth worked at the hospital, so she would have a considerable daily commute, which wouldn't be good for her or the baby. Nikolas insisted that Elizabeth wouldn't have to work for the rest of her pregnancy if she moved in with him. Nikolas argued that Elizabeth was under the impression that if she drove Nikolas away then Lucky would go back to her.

Lucky wondered what had happened to Nikolas. Lucky claimed that Nikolas had changed after Emily's death. Nikolas refused to allow Lucky to drag Emily into their argument. Nikolas explained that he and Elizabeth simply had an affair. Nikolas admitted that it shouldn't have happened, but it wasn't uncommon. Nikolas recalled that Lucky had an affair with Maxie. Nikolas was tired of apologizing for sleeping with Elizabeth because the bottom line was that there was a child on the way. Nikolas fully intended to provide for his child. Nikolas didn't care how mad Lucky was, as long as he stayed out of the way. Nikolas reached the conclusion that he would never be fully accepted by the Spencers, even their mother. Nikolas was tired of deferring to Lucky's family and settling for second place. Lucky suspected that a part of Nikolas had always hated him. Nikolas assured his brother that he had loved him once. Lucky believed that had changed when Nikolas had slept with Elizabeth.

Nikolas argued that Lucky's relationship was in trouble before Nikolas had slept with Elizabeth. Nikolas claimed that Elizabeth had reservations about marrying Lucky. Lucky resented Nikolas for not telling him. "You didn't want to know," Nikolas shouted in frustration. Nikolas accused Lucky of manipulating Elizabeth by playing on her guilt and loyalty. Nikolas insisted that Lucky had refused to see what had been staring him right in his "damn" face. Lucky agreed that he had ignored the signs. The brothers traded bitter words until Lucky mentioned Nikolas' father, Stavros. Nikolas quickly reminded Lucky that Luke had raped Laura, so Lucky didn't have any room to judge. Lucky refused to go down the same road that Luke had gone with the Cassadines. Lucky had never thought that he and Nikolas would have reached the point that they were at. Lucky turned and then walked away.

6/1 After work, Maya was taken aback when she spotted Lucky punching the side of a building. Lucky cradled his injured hand while he explained that he had just had a run-in with his brother. Maya assumed he meant Ethan, but Lucky clarified that he had been talking about his other half-brother. "The one who screwed me over," Lucky added. Maya suggested that the next time Lucky try punching his brother rather than a wall. Maya checked Lucky's hand and then tore off the lid of her cup to dip his hand inside. Lucky winced at how cold, and sticky, the contents of the cup were. Maya explained that he could wash his hand when he got home, but the cold would help keep the swelling down. Lucky thanked her and then wondered what kind of music she liked. Maya confessed that she enjoyed everything. Lucky smiled as he recognized a kindred spirit. He suggested that they had both inherited their love for music from Luke and Mary Mae. Lucky admitted that he had an extensive LP collection at home and a record player. He invited Maya to drop by to listen to his records whenever she would like. "You're on," Maya promised.

6/2 Elizabeth noticed some handmade signs around the hospital that eventually led her to Shirley's hospital room, where she found Shirley trying to persuade Nikolas to buy a piece of jewelry. Nikolas confessed that he didn't have anyone to buy jewelry for. Shirley glanced up to see Elizabeth standing in the room; she suggested that Nikolas buy something for the mother of his child. Nikolas turned around to find Elizabeth scowling at him. Elizabeth made it clear that she didn't appreciate Nikolas using Shirley to make inroads with her. "Will you get over yourself for a minute," Nikolas snapped. He explained that he had been on his way to a meeting when he had spotted Shirley's unique signs. Shirley made it clear that she wasn't picky about whom she sold her jewelry to. To Shirley, a customer was a customer. Nikolas bought one of Shirley's pieces for his cousin and then left. Shirley remarked that it had dropped twenty degrees when Elizabeth had entered the room.

Elizabeth apologized for her outburst, but she didn't trust Nikolas. Shirley didn't understand why Elizabeth was so resistant to Nikolas. Shirley admitted that if the father of her child were a hunky rich prince who thought that the sun rose and set on her, then she'd at least give him a chance. Elizabeth needed Shirley to respect her wishes. Elizabeth explained that things were messy with Nikolas, so it didn't help when someone tried to push them together. Elizabeth realized that Nikolas could be charming, but she argued that he was also domineering and manipulative when he didn't get his way. Elizabeth suspected that Nikolas knew exactly what he had been doing during the affair. Shirley wondered if Elizabeth were trying to rewrite history because she deeply regretted what had happened. Elizabeth explained that Nikolas and Lucky had worked hard to break free of the "inherited animosity" between their families. She admitted that everything had been fine until she had trashed it by sleeping with Nikolas. However, Elizabeth was clear that she was not in love with Nikolas the way that she was with Lucky. Shirley pointed out that Lucky didn't return those feelings for Elizabeth. Elizabeth didn't think that should mean that she should move to Wyndemere. It had taken Elizabeth a long time to accept that Lucky didn't love her, so she was determined to raise her baby alone. Shirley apologized for trying to push Elizabeth and Nikolas together; however, she urged Elizabeth to find a way to get along with Nikolas for the sake of the baby.

Elizabeth called out to Nikolas when she spotted him waiting for an elevator. Nikolas assured Elizabeth that he hadn't been stalking her. Elizabeth apologized for the way that she had been treating Nikolas. She realized that she was trying to blame everyone, except herself, for the affair. Elizabeth acknowledged that she had been unfair to Nikolas. Nikolas was surprised by the unexpected apology. Elizabeth credited Shirley for getting through to her. Elizabeth promised Nikolas that she was wiling to meet him halfway as long as he respected her boundaries. Nikolas didn't want to misstep, so he asked her to clarify what they were. Elizabeth explained that she needed to be independent, so she didn't intend to move to Wyndemere. Elizabeth also stipulated that she didn't want Nikolas' money. She wondered if he could accept that.

6/3 At the hospital, Nikolas insisted that he wouldn't be a good father if he didn't provide for his child. Elizabeth pointed out that there were other ways to be a good parent. Nikolas argued that he was wealthy, which meant that his children would be. He promised that he wasn't trying to bully her, but he didn't think it would take long for the baby to notice the differences between their homes. Nikolas suggested that Cameron and Jake might grow to resent that their sibling had more advantages than they did. Elizabeth refused to allow her children to be drawn into a Spencer vs. Cassadine war. Nikolas insisted that, like it or not, class warfare was part of the feud. Elizabeth clarified that she intended to raise her children with enough love to see beyond all of that. Nikolas requested that Elizabeth give it some honest thought before she turned down his offer to help her.

Later, Elizabeth and Cameron approached the nurses' station after Cameron's checkup with the Pediatrician. Cameron was excited when he saw a brochure of a day camp. Elizabeth explained that she couldn't afford it, but she promised to take Cameron and Jake to the lake that weekend. Cameron decided that feeding ducks was for babies; he wanted to go to camp. After Elizabeth dropped off Cameron, she talked to Audrey on the phone. Elizabeth appreciated Audrey's offer to help out with camp, but she didn't want to take any more money from her grandmother. Audrey suggested that Elizabeth talk to Nikolas, but Elizabeth insisted that she couldn't because she was trying to show him that she could make it on her own. Elizabeth ended the call and then reviewed some files. Moments later, Steve and Lisa approached the nurses' station. Steve mentioned to Lisa that he had received another message from Henry. Elizabeth overheard Steve explain that Henry had a new medication that helped rebuild tendons and cartilage. Lisa confessed that she had heard about it. She was curious if there had been any clinical trials. Steve confirmed that the clinical trials had been very promising, so anyone who invested in the medication could get very rich very quick.

6/4 At the Haunted Star, Lucky asked Ethan if Ethan had heard from their father. Ethan replied that he hadn't. They both commiserated that the last they heard from Luke was that Luke had been worried about Tracy. Lucky wondered if Ethan was too busy helping Johnny start war with Sonny to notice that Luke had disappeared. Ethan reminded Lucky that he had no reason to like Sonny. Ethan assumed that Luke had disappeared because he was mad at Ethan for working with Johnny. Lucky said, "Well, you assumed wrong." Lucky pointed out that while Luke might not like being the regular father figure, he'd still be concerned about his children, especially with Ethan putting himself in harm's way and Lulu dealing with the fallout of Michael's conviction. Maya entered and reported that Tracy had never gone to Fiji.

Lucky was convinced Helena had something to do with Luke and Tracy's disappearances. Ethan thought that Tracy had just run off to make Luke follow her. Lucky still insisted that Helena had something to do with Luke and Tracy being gone. Maya admitted that she believed that Lucky wanted to blame Cassadines because of his hatred of Nikolas. Ethan and Maya tried to convince Lucky that Helena had no motive to kidnap Tracy and Luke. Lucky reminded them that they didn't know Helena like he did. Lucky got a text from Luke, which claimed that Luke and Tracy were on a vacation and wanted to be left alone. Ethan was glad to be proven right, and he left. Lucky remained skeptical, but Maya insinuated that something was wrong within Lucky's own life.

At the hospital, Steven described to Lisa and Elizabeth an extraordinary new drug his friend had created, which would provide restoration of tendons and cartilage. He was eager to make an investment to increase his finances. Intrigued, Elizabeth asked Steven to keep her informed. Lisa wondered why Elizabeth needed to make money, since her baby's father was rich. Elizabeth declared that she would never want to be financially dependent on Nikolas. Steven reported to Lisa and Elizabeth that the minimum investment was one hundred thousand dollars. As Steven and Lisa talked about the possibilities of investing, Elizabeth declared that she didn't have that kind of money.

6/7 Maya and Lucky were in Luke's office on the Haunted Star. She was helping trace the text message from Luke. Maya was skeptical that Luke and Tracy were in trouble, but Lucky was not so sure and wanted to know where the text message originated. While they were working, Johnny dropped by looking for Ethan. Lucky warned Johnny that if anything happened to Ethan, Johnny would have another enemy. When Lucky said that Ethan's relationship to Luke would not keep Sonny from going after Johnny, Johnny said that he hoped Sonny would go after him so that he would have an excuse to kill Sonny. After Johnny left, Maya said that she thought Lucky was jealous because he was settled with two kids and a job as a cop and could not indulge his wild Spencer blood and have an adventure. Before he could respond, the computer beeped with the results of the search.

6/9 On the pier, Lucky informed Nikolas that Luke and Tracy were missing. Lucky made it clear that he suspected that Helena was behind their disappearance. Nikolas claimed that his grandmother was away on business, but Lucky didn't believe him. Lucky demanded to know where Helena was hiding Luke. Nikolas didn't want any part of it, but he advised Lucky to search in hell for Luke.

A short time later, Ethan met Lucky on the pier. Lucky explained that he had called because he intended to search for their father. Lucky revealed that he had traced Luke's text message to southern Europe. "Greece?" Ethan speculated. Lucky confirmed Ethan's suspicions and then announced that he would begin his search on Spoon Island. Lucky wondered if Ethan were interested in helping him out. Ethan was surprisingly reluctant to get involved. According to Ethan, Luke had made it clear that he preferred to match wits and battle Helena without any "third party interference." Lucky was undaunted; he was certain that something was wrong. Ethan was certain that Luke would object. He urged Lucky to stay out of it because Luke was like a cat; he always landed on his feet.

At the hospital, Elizabeth found Shirley peddling her jewelry to a nurse. Elizabeth sent the nurse on an errand and then scolded Shirley for defying Steve's orders not to sell her items in the hospital. Shirley refused to apologize. Moments later, Nikolas stepped out of the elevator. Nikolas wanted to let Elizabeth and Steve know that he would be unable to attend a hospital meeting because he had plans to go to his family's island in Greece. Shirley was stunned that Nikolas had his own private island in Greece. Shirley admitted that she had always hoped to go to Naples. Nikolas assured Shirley that Naples was not to be missed in September. Shirley promised to make a mental note to remember that. Shirley and Nikolas then began talking about traveling until Elizabeth interrupted them to suggest that Nikolas was in a hurry to leave. Nikolas insisted that he enjoyed talking to Shirley, but he took the hint.

After Nikolas walked away, Shirley offered to hold the doors open the next time, so that Elizabeth could shove Nikolas down the elevator shaft. Elizabeth claimed that there was a lot of tension between her and Nikolas. From Shirley's point of view, the tension went one way: from Elizabeth to Nikolas. Shirley thought that Elizabeth had agreed to lighten up a bit about Nikolas. Elizabeth confessed that she was happy that Nikolas was leaving town because it was the first time that Nikolas hadn't tried to shove his money at her. Elizabeth was certain that the only way to get Nikolas to back off was if she found a way to be completely financially independent.

Elizabeth stopped her brother to let him know that she was interested in investing in the experimental drug. Steve reminded her that it would take a minimum of one hundred thousand dollars, which she didn't have. Elizabeth revealed that Jason had set up trust funds for Cameron and Jake. She intended to talk to Diane about gaining access to the money. Elizabeth was desperate to be financially independent from Nikolas. Steve warned Elizabeth that it could be a big risk. Elizabeth believed that it was a chance that she had to take.

6/11 On the Cassadine private island, Lucky pretended he was a lost backpacker. To get the guard to believe him, Lucky wove a tale of how he arrived on the island. The guard pulled a gun on Lucky. Nikolas entered and asked why the guard was holding a gun on his brother. Lucky asked Nikolas where his father and Tracy were. Nikolas claimed that he didn't know about Luke and Tracy's whereabouts, but he would search the property for them alone. Lucky pointed out that he'd have to trust Nikolas to search for Luke and Tracy by himself, and Lucky didn't believe he'd ever trust Nikolas again. Nikolas refused to let Lucky search the island. Lucky was angry that Nikolas was acting like the wronged party, since Nikolas was the one that slept with Elizabeth. Lucky asked for the chance just to find his father and Tracy. Nikolas promised that if he found Luke and Tracy, he would release them. Nikolas also stated that if he found Helena, he would deal with her how he saw fit. Nikolas ordered the guard to escort Lucky off the island.

6/14 In Helena's dungeon in Greece, Nikolas arrived with the key to release Luke and Tracy. Before he could do so, Lucky also managed to find his way into the dungeon. Tracy and Luke left to find a good hotel, but Lucky and Nikolas stayed behind. Nikolas was standing inside the cell door and Lucky was standing outside. Nikolas tried to defend the feud between Luke and Helena as mutual, but Lucky pointed out that he was a bystander when Helena had kidnapped and held him in this same dungeon. Lucky told Nikolas that Helena had taken everything from him. Lucky said that one of the reasons that he had gotten reengaged to Elizabeth was that she represented everything that had been taken from him.

Lucky told Nikolas that he could not look at him without remembering what Helena had done. When Nikolas tried to justify his behavior and say that he was not involved with the feud that Lucky was using as an excuse to hate him, Lucky said it was not about the feud, but about the brother who had betrayed him. Lucky said that he did not forgive Nikolas and never would. Lucky then locked the cell door with Nikolas inside. He said that he would leave the keys at the door and Helena's henchman would let Nikolas out soon. Lucky said that it might be an empty gesture, but for a few minutes, Nikolas could get a small taste of what it had meant to be Lucky while he had been in Helena's clutches.

Dvd #3B 6/16 Elizabeth caught up with Steve at the bank of elevators. She revealed that she had met with her attorney, who had made it possible for her to access the money in the trust funds that Jason had set up for the boys. Elizabeth was eager to invest in the experimental drug that Steve's friend had developed. Steve didn't think that Jason intended for Elizabeth to gamble with the boys' future like that. She reminded her brother that he was also investing his savings in the drug and that he had told her that it was a "no-brainer." Steve acknowledged that he didn't think that there would be a downside to investing, but he warned her that there were always risks. Elizabeth trusted Steve's judgment. If it worked out then Elizabeth would be able to replace the money that she had taken from the trust funds. She was confident that she would have enough money left over, so that she wouldn't have to rely on Nikolas.

Later, Nikolas found Elizabeth working at a computer. Nikolas started to explain that he had just returned from Greece, but Elizabeth cut him off to let him know that Tracy had been admitted to the hospital, so she knew all about the abduction. Nikolas assured her that he had kicked Helena out of Wyndemere. Elizabeth was happy to hear it, but she made it clear that nothing had changed. She refused to move into Wyndemere. Nikolas was frustrated that she was always pushing him away. Elizabeth didn't think that it was fair for him to keep pressuring her to move in with him. She also thought that Nikolas was being unrealistic if he thought that Helena would stay away just because Nikolas had evicted Helena from Wyndemere. Nikolas was curious how long it would be until Elizabeth pushed him out of their baby's life. Elizabeth denied that she would ever do that. Elizabeth accused Nikolas of putting distance between them by always trying to control the situation. She resented that he continually implied that she couldn't take care of her children. Nikolas insisted that he merely meant that he could provide better for them. "Not for long," Elizabeth argued. Nikolas wondered what she meant by that. Elizabeth revealed that she intended to make some financial moves that would secure her independence. She also confirmed that she intended to wait for Lucky, no matter how long it took.

6/22 Maxie hobbled into the police station on crutches. Lucky was curious how she had injured her leg. Maxie confessed that she had tripped on a street curb because she hadn't been paying attention. Maxie then shifted gears to let Lucky know that she was there to see Claire, per Jason's request. Lucky was surprised when she presented him with a picture that Franco had sent to her. Lucky didn't understand why Franco would contact her. Maxie didn't have an answer, but she made it clear that she was eager to give Claire the picture and then leave. Lucky speculated that perhaps the photo was Franco's way of reminding them that he was still out there. Maxie complained that the timing couldn't be worse because things were falling apart between her and Spinelli. Lucky lent a sympathetic ear as Maxie poured her heart out to him about her troubles with Spinelli. She apologized for giving Lucky grief about Elizabeth when she was doing exactly what she had urged Lucky not to do. Lucky argued that it was clear that Maxie loved Spinelli, so he advised her not to give up.

Claire entered the squad room moments later. Claire revealed that she had planned to go shopping to celebrate Michael's release from prison when she had received Maxie's cryptic phone call. Maxie apologized for dragging Claire away from the mall. Maxie handed the crime scene picture to Claire. That snagged Claire's attention. Claire wondered if the picture meant anything to Maxie. "Yes," Maxie admitted. According to Maxie it confirmed that Franco was a psychopath who needed to be locked up. Claire was curious if Maxie and Franco had any other contact, but Maxie clarified that she and Franco weren't exactly pen pals. Claire wondered why Maxie had turned to Jason, instead of Mac, when she had received the picture. Maxie explained that Franco was obsessed with Jason, which Lucky quickly confirmed. After Claire thanked Maxie for her cooperation, Lucky volunteered to take Maxie home.

6/23 At Lucky's apartment, Lucky was surprised to find Luke sleeping on the sofa. Luke explained that Tracy had tossed him out of the mansion and off of the casino because she was upset that their marriage hadn't been legal. Luke still owned the Haunted Star, but he would need a high-powered attorney to get everything straightened out with Tracy. Luke appeared to be a bit inebriated from a night of drinking, so Lucky fixed his father a hearty breakfast to help sober him up. As Luke dug into the food, he assured Lucky that Tracy would eventually calm down and then take Luke back. Lucky pointed out that it had been a fairly significant lie that Luke had told. He was curious what made Luke think that Tracy just needed some time.

Luke was spared from having to answer the question when Ethan arrived looking for Luke. As Ethan helped himself to some of Luke's breakfast, he mentioned that he had been at the Quartermaine mansion earlier that morning. Luke perked up as he asked, "How's my little popsicle doing?" Ethan admitted that he didn't think that Tracy wanted to see or hear from Luke ever again. Luke took the news in stride; he insisted that Tracy loved him, so she would end up begging him to return home. Lucky and Ethan didn't doubt Tracy's love for Luke; however, they realized that Tracy was deeply hurt. Lucky was certain that Luke's old bag of tricks wouldn't work, so he urged his father to figure out a way to win Tracy back if Luke truly wanted a reconciliation. Luke assured his sons that he knew how to handle Tracy; he promised that he had it covered.

Nikolas was holding a bouquet of colorful flowers when he entered Shirley's hospital room. Shirley was impressed with the beautiful blooms, but she didn't think that Elizabeth was working. Nikolas wondered why Shirley assumed that the flowers were for Elizabeth. Shirley smiled as Nikolas set the flowers in a nearby vase. He confessed that she reminded him of Emily. Shirley thanked Nikolas for the flowers and then praised him for not giving up despite Elizabeth's attempts to push him away. "What can I say? I'm a glutton for punishment," Nikolas responded good-naturedly. Shirley and Nikolas were startled when Elizabeth suddenly entered the room. "What are you doing here?" Elizabeth demanded when she saw Nikolas standing at Shirley's bedside.

Nikolas explained that he had dropped off some flowers for Shirley. "You really expect me to believe that?" Elizabeth snapped. Nikolas suggested that Elizabeth was being rude. He informed her that he and Shirley hadn't realized that she was on duty. Elizabeth didn't appear to believe him, but rather than argue with him, she decided to excuse herself and then left. Shirley observed that Elizabeth remained determined not to like Nikolas and that Nikolas wasn't helping the situation. Nikolas acknowledged that she had a point. Nikolas was frustrated because he and Elizabeth had been close friends before they became lovers, so he wanted to make things right for Elizabeth and the baby. Shirley realized that Nikolas felt that he had to atone for all of his wrongs.

A short time later, Elizabeth bumped into Nikolas as he approached the elevators. She immediately apologized for her earlier outburst and then confessed that she wanted to discuss something else with him. Elizabeth admitted that Steve had revealed that Nikolas had talked to him about her decision to invest in Steve's friend's biotechnology firm. Elizabeth requested Nikolas to stay out of it because she was doing it for herself and her children. Nikolas reminded her that not too long before, they had declared their love for each other. Nikolas realized that she wanted to pretend that it hadn't happened because she wanted Lucky back. However, Nikolas hoped that, before the baby was born, they could learn to once again give each other the benefit of the doubt.

6/24 At Lucky's apartment, Luke insisted that Tracy was the one for him. Luke hoped to return to Las Vegas to marry Tracy and promised to be sober when they exchanged vows. Ethan and Lucky burst out laughing. As the laughter faded, Lucky suggested that Luke could lose Tracy forever if he underestimated how deeply she was hurt. Luke assured his sons that he had a few aces up his sleeve. Lucky advised his father to be sincere. Ethan agreed with his brother and then went a step further by suggesting that Luke surprise Tracy instead of resorting to the same old tricks. Lucky added that Luke should also consider keeping his hands off of Tracy's money until everything settled down. Luke announced his intention to visit Tracy, but Ethan warned him that it wouldn't be easy. Ethan revealed that Tracy had changed all of the locks. A knock at the door drew their attention. It was Maya. Ethan was pleased that she had tracked him down, but Luke clarified that he had called Maya. Luke hoped that Maya would give him the security codes to the mansion, so that he could talk face-to-face with Tracy. Maya wanted to know why she should help Luke. Luke pointed out that Tracy would remain in a foul mood until she reconciled with Luke, which would require Luke to talk to her. Maya pointed out that Luke had lied to Tracy for four years.

Luke assured Maya that Tracy was the one for him. Luke admitted that he didn't think that a piece of paper was important. Maya wondered, if that were the case, why he had kept quiet about the sham wedding. Luke confessed that he knew Tracy would be upset. Maya revealed that Tracy seemed happy to be single again. Luke pointed out that Tracy didn't behave like someone who was happy. Maya had to agree, but she didn't think that Tracy was ready to forgive Luke. Lucky stepped in to plead his father's case until Maya relented. After Luke left, Lucky thanked Maya for giving Luke the opportunity to work things out with Tracy. Lucky admitted that he didn't want Luke underfoot, so he was eager for Luke and Tracy to make up. Maya wondered why Luke didn't move in with Ethan, who had a luxury penthouse with lots of room. Lucky raised an eyebrow, but didn't correct Maya. Ethan scrambled to explain why Luke couldn't stay with him.

Eventually Lucky took pity on his brother; he revealed that Ethan's place was too close to Lulu's apartment, which she shared with Maxie, so it would cause too many problems. Maya thought that Luke was too good for Tracy, but she hoped that things worked out for Luke. Ethan appreciated Maya's help, so he offered to repay her by buying her a drink. Maya wanted to see how her day went before she agreed. After she left, Ethan demanded to know why Lucky had allowed him to twist in the wind when Maya had mentioned Luke staying with Ethan. Lucky smiled as he admitted that it had been fun. Ethan confessed that the lie had been a moment of inspiration when he had noticed Maya's reaction to Johnny's penthouse. Lucky warned Ethan that Maya would eventually discover the truth. Lucky was certain that she would be furious when she realized that Ethan had lied to her.

6/29 At Pozzulo's, Sonny was surprised to see Lucky waiting for him. Sonny was curious if he needed to call his attorney. Lucky assured Sonny that he wasn't there as a cop. Sonny led the way to his office as Lucky explained that he had dropped by because he was worried about Michael. Sonny suspected that Dante had put Lucky up to it, but Lucky pointed out that Michael was his cousin. Sonny complained that Michael shouldn't have been sent to prison, which he blamed on a flawed judicial system. Lucky conceded that the system wasn't perfect, but neither was Sonny's brand of justice. Lucky acknowledged that Michael had endured more than anyone should have, so he urged Sonny to stop ignoring the conditions of Michael's release by continually fighting to see Michael. Sonny wondered what Lucky would do if their roles were reversed. "The same thing," Sonny suspected. Lucky talked about the sacrifice that Jason had made by giving up Jake. Sonny argued that Jake had been a baby, but Michael was eighteen. Lucky changed tactics by giving Sonny some insight into what it had been like for Lucky to grow up in Luke's shadow. Lucky insisted that Michael's entire life had been defined by the choices that Sonny had made. He urged Sonny to help Michael find a new path by giving Michael some space. Lucky was certain that Sonny's heart was in the right place, so he asked Sonny to think it over.

Lucky bumped into Maxie on the pier. Maxie was agitated because Franco had returned and she could no longer go to the dry cleaners without an escort. She blamed herself for the situation because she had slept with Franco. Maxie confessed that she had liked Franco before she had learned the truth about him. She realized that it had been the air of danger that had attracted her. Maxie was certain that she was damaged because she hadn't appreciated what she had with Spinelli. Lucky suggested that they were all damaged in some way. He advised Maxie to take a breath and relax; he was confident that everything would work itself out.

Lucky arrived home and Luke warned Lucky that Johnny had pushed Sonny too far, so Sonny had decided to push back. Luke insisted that they needed to get Ethan away from Johnny before Friday.

Epiphany approached the nurses' station as Elizabeth showed Steve a stack of files that she had completed. Satisfied, Steve announced that Elizabeth was officially off duty. As Elizabeth prepared to leave, he saw her pick up a book. Elizabeth explained that it was for Shirley; she hoped that it would inspire Shirley to make some practical pieces of jewelry. Steve sighed because he had some bad news for Elizabeth. Epiphany and Steve revealed that Shirley had suffered a setback; her cancer had spread to her brain. They gently reminded Elizabeth that Shirley's condition was terminal, but Elizabeth insisted that she needed time to process the latest news. Steve offered to be available whenever Elizabeth was ready to talk. Elizabeth headed to Shirley's room a short time later. Shirley loved the gift from Elizabeth, but she didn't want to use it as an excuse to avoid bad news. Shirley matter-of-factly informed Elizabeth that the cancer had spread. Elizabeth suggested that perhaps Patrick could help because he was the best neurosurgeon available. Shirley promised to consider Patrick if the doctors offered surgery as an option.

6/30 At Lucky's apartment, Luke was packing when Lucky walked into the living room. Lucky was curious if Luke were moving back in with Tracy. Luke revealed that he would be leaving town for a while because he didn't want to take advantage of Lucky's hospitality. Lucky assured Luke that he didn't have to leave; Lucky had enjoyed having his father around. Luke continued packing, which prompted Lucky to ask why Luke was really leaving. "To give Tracy a chance to miss me," Luke confessed. Lucky didn't see the logic in Luke's plan because he thought that Tracy would be more apt to forgive Luke if Luke stayed in Port Charles to show her how sorry he was. Luke explained that absence made the heart grow fonder with Tracy. Lucky suspected that there was another reason for Luke's sudden departure, but Luke was adamant that his only motive was to win back the woman that he loved.

Luke admitted that Tracy had turned his life around. Lucky agreed; Tracy had challenged Luke to move forward. Luke was confident that he knew what he was doing, so Lucky stopped trying to persuade his father to stay. Lucky confessed that he didn't know how he would have handled things with Elizabeth if Luke hadn't been around. Luke offered Lucky some parting advice. According to Luke, Lucky always got into trouble when he tried to do the right thing. Luke urged Lucky to trust himself because Lucky's instincts were infallible. Lucky hugged his father and then left. Luke let his children know that his first destination was Zurich; however, he had no idea where he was headed from there. He told his children that he was proud of them and promised to return when Tracy was ready for him to make an honest woman of her. Luke hugged his children and then asked them to occasionally check on Tracy. After Luke left, Lucky bet his siblings one hundred dollars that love wasn't the only reason that Luke had left town. As if on cue, Tracy arrived. Tracy demanded to know where Luke was; he had stolen ten million dollars from her.

At the hospital, Lisa and Steve reviewed Shirley's limited options with Elizabeth. Elizabeth realized that Shirley would die, but she argued that her friend could live longer. Steve insisted that brain surgery was risky and complicated. Lisa suggested that Patrick could operate if his suspension were lifted. After Lisa turned away, Elizabeth tried to persuade her brother to change his mind about Patrick. Lisa listened as Steve revealed that Patrick's suspension wasn't the problem. He explained that the surgery was experimental and that the insurance wouldn't cover it because Shirley was terminal. Elizabeth suggested that perhaps Patrick could do the surgery pro bono. Steve argued that he couldn't ask the surgical team to operate for free. Steve pointed out that they didn't even know if Shirley would agree to the surgery. Elizabeth admitted that she had discussed it with Shirley and that Shirley was open to it. Steve wished that Elizabeth had discussed it with him first. He explained that they didn't have the discretionary funds to cover the operation. Steve promised that he would do everything in his power to make Shirley comfortable, but that was all that he could do.

Elizabeth decided to check on Shirley. Shirley was surprised that Elizabeth was still talking to her. "Why shouldn't I?" Elizabeth wondered. Shirley admitted that she didn't have the right to tell Elizabeth to stop carrying a torch for Lucky. Elizabeth assured Shirley that she would always welcome Shirley's honesty and advice, even if she didn't always heed it. Shirley insisted that Elizabeth deserved to be happy. Nikolas entered the room moments later. Shirley smiled as she confessed that they had been talking about him. "Shirley," Elizabeth scolded her friend. Shirley was touched when Nikolas announced that he had a gift for her. Nikolas handed Shirley a jewelry box, which she opened. Shirley was flattered that a handsome man like Nikolas had thought to give her such a beautiful gift.

Elizabeth asked to speak to Nikolas in the hallway to break the news that Shirley's cancer had spread to her brain. Nikolas wondered what he could do to help. Elizabeth told him about the surgery and then admitted that she wasn't ready to see her friend die. She also explained that the surgery would ease Shirley's suffering and give her some dignity. Elizabeth realized that she didn't have the right to ask anything of Nikolas. Nikolas cut her off to let her know that he would cover all of Shirley's medical expenses. Elizabeth didn't know how to thank him. Nikolas didn't think it was necessary; it was enough for him to know that she had felt that she could turn to him for help.

Patrick arrived at the hospital a short time later. Elizabeth, Steve, and Lisa filled Patrick in on Shirley's situation. Patrick reviewed the records and then agreed to do the surgery. Patrick invited Lisa to be part of his team and then went to Shirley's room. Shirley was pleased that Patrick would operate on her. Lisa assured Shirley that Patrick was the best, so she was in good hands. Shirley admitted that she was impressed with Patrick's bedside manner. Patrick chuckled as he confessed that he had never been known for that. Patrick turned serious as he questioned if Shirley truly wanted to go through with the surgery. Shirley promised that she was ready. Elizabeth stayed by Shirley's side as Shirley was prepared for surgery. Elizabeth vowed to be waiting for her friend in recovery. Before the anesthesia took effect, Shirley handed Elizabeth something to hold for her. Steve walked in to tell Patrick the latest test results on Shirley. It wasn't good; Shirley's cancer had spread. Patrick was determined to give Shirley a miracle, so he headed to the operating room. Patrick stopped short when he spotted Elizabeth. He explained that he wanted her to leave. Elizabeth realized that he didn't want her in the operating room because Shirley's condition was worse than they had thought. Patrick assured Elizabeth that he was there to help Shirley.

7/1 At Lucky's apartment, Tracy demanded to know where Luke was. She intended to press charges against him for stealing ten million dollars from her account. Lucky, Ethan, and Lulu claimed that they had no idea where Luke was. They reminded Tracy that she and Luke had been down a similar road before. Tracy explained that the difference was that she and Luke were no longer married. Tracy was sick of Luke stealing her money. Lucky insisted that Luke loved Tracy and wanted her to be in his life. Tracy remained determined to have Luke arrested, so Lulu asked to speak to Tracy alone.

After Lucky and Ethan left, Lulu tried to plead her father's case. Lulu admitted that she had never thought that she would root for anyone other than her mother, Laura, but Tracy was good for Luke. Lulu confessed that Tracy was a pretty terrific person. Tracy softened. She assured Lulu that Lulu would always be a part of her life even if Luke weren't. Lulu asked Tracy to give Luke another chance. Tracy was frustrated that Lulu continued to make excuses for Luke the same way that she made them for Dante. "Where did that come from?" Lulu wondered. Tracy wanted Lulu to remember all of the compromises that Lulu had made for Dante. Tracy was certain that there would be a day when Lulu would hear or see something that would make Lulu feel as angry, hurt, and foolish as Tracy felt at that moment because of Luke.

In the hallway, Lucky mentioned that he had to go the hospital to interview an assault victim, whom Lucky identified as one of the Lopez brothers. Lucky was curious if Ethan knew anything about the attack. Lucky wasn't surprised when Ethan denied having any knowledge about the incident. Lucky revealed that Johnny had a similar response. Lucky wondered if Ethan had any idea why Luke had been eager to get Ethan out of town. "No clue," Ethan replied. Lucky suggested that perhaps it was because Johnny was too dangerous.

At the nurses' station, Steve wondered why Elizabeth wasn't in the operating room with Shirley. Elizabeth explained that Patrick had asked her to leave. She was certain that something was wrong with Shirley, so she demanded that Steve tell her what was going on. Steve admitted that Shirley's cancer had continued to spread. Elizabeth wanted to be there for her friend. Steve assured Elizabeth that she would be if Shirley made it through surgery. "When," Elizabeth corrected her brother.

After Steve walked away, Elizabeth wandered to the waiting area. Nikolas spotted her. He immediately sensed that something was wrong. Elizabeth updated him on Shirley's condition and then thanked him for helping her friend. Nikolas clarified that he thought very highly of Shirley. Elizabeth smiled as she assured Nikolas that Shirley was equally fond of him. Elizabeth admitted that Shirley made her see things in Nikolas that Elizabeth had been trying to ignore. Nikolas was surprised when Elizabeth confessed that she sometimes missed the connection that they had once shared. "So do I," Nikolas revealed.

Nikolas and Elizabeth were unaware that Lucky had rounded a corner. Lucky stopped short and then watched them for a moment before walking away. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Nikolas continued to talk about Shirley. Elizabeth admired the way that Shirley could see the positive aspects of most situations. Nikolas agreed. They decided that they would try to look at the big picture instead of focusing on the small things, just as Steve approached. Elizabeth turned to face her brother while Nikolas rested his hands on Elizabeth's shoulders to offer her support. Elizabeth was overjoyed when Steve revealed that Shirley had made it through surgery. Elizabeth reached up to grasp one of Nikolas' hands in her elation, which didn't escape Nikolas' notice.

7/8 Elizabeth and Nikolas entered Shirley's hospital room to find Shirley indulging in a huge breakfast. Shirley explained that the Metro Court Restaurant had sent the breakfast over. Nikolas was surprised when Shirley thanked him for it. He quickly clarified that he had nothing to do with the breakfast. Shirley revealed that she had ordered the breakfast and then charged it to Nikolas' account because she figured that he could afford it, since he had covered all of her medical expenses. Elizabeth and Nikolas smiled. Nikolas was happy to see that Shirley was feeling better, but he couldn't stay because he had promised to take Spencer riding. After Nikolas left, Shirley offered Elizabeth something to eat. She was surprised when Elizabeth declined. Shirley confessed that she had a very healthy appetite during her pregnancies.

Elizabeth was shocked by the confession; she had no idea that Shirley had children because Shirley had never mentioned them before. "That doesn't mean that they don't exist," Shirley replied. Elizabeth wondered if Shirley would like her to contact them, so that they could help handle Shirley's affairs. Shirley confided that her affairs had been a lot like Elizabeth's, which was why Shirley had made a point not to mention them. Shirley went on to reveal that she had once had a man like Lucky in her life. Elizabeth was stunned to learn that Shirley had been in love with a man named Ralph, who had left Shirley heartbroken when he had left town. Shirley confessed that she had moved on with Ralph's best friend, Leonard. Shirley and Leonard eventually married and had two children: a boy and a girl.

Shirley admitted that it had been a good life, even though there had been times when she and Leonard had to grit their teeth to get through it. Everything had changed when Shirley met up with Ralph one day. According to Shirley, all the old feelings had returned and then flourished. Shirley ended up leaving her husband and children to marry Ralph. Elizabeth wondered what had happened after that. Shirley revealed that she had finally had the life that she had always dreamed of until Ralph died. Afterwards, Shirley had been diagnosed with cancer. Shirley admitted that a part of her had been relieved because it meant that she could be reunited with Ralph. Elizabeth was curious if Shirley had ever regretted leaving her children for Ralph. "No," Shirley confessed, but her children had never forgiven her, so she did have regrets.

In Sonny's office at Pozzulo's, Lucky explained that he had some questions about the bomb that had been planted in Johnny's car. Sonny informed Lucky that he had already given a statement to the police. Lucky recalled how deeply affected Sonny had been by Lily's tragic death, so he couldn't wrap his head around the idea that Sonny would use a bomb under any circumstances. Sonny admitted that he carried Lily and their unborn child's deaths with him every day, so he thanked God every second that Kristina was alive and safe. Sonny was curious what the point of Lucky's visit was. Lucky confessed that he just wanted to keep everyone safe. Sonny assured Lucky that he wanted the same thing.

Sonny made a point of accusing Johnny of using Kristina before reminding Lucky that Johnny had made many enemies, including the Lopez brothers who were known to eliminate their enemies by planting bombs. Sonny concluded his rant by insisting that Kristina was in danger every second that she spent with Johnny. Lucky warned Sonny that everyone Sonny loved was in danger, but Sonny insisted that he could protect his loved ones. Sonny conceded that it would be easy to pin the explosion on him, but if Sonny were taken out of the equation then the peace that Sonny had brokered between the families would fall apart. Sonny promised that the police would have a war on their hands. Lucky feared that Sonny's grudge would eventually lead to Sonny's arrest if Sonny didn't back off. Sonny appreciated Lucky's concern, but it wasn't Sonny's problem.

At the police station, Lucky told Claire about Lily's death and how losing his wife and child had nearly destroyed Sonny. Lucky admitted that he would never have believed that Sonny would use a bomb, but that had changed. Lucky was certain that Sonny had been responsible for the explosion. Claire revealed that Sonny had flirted with her on several occasions, so she intended to use that to her advantage. Claire hoped to gain Sonny's trust by pretending to be receptive to his advances. She intended to use whatever Sonny revealed to her to build a case against him. Lucky warned her to be careful. He reminded her that others had tried to use the same tactic with disastrous results. Lucky suggested that she not do such a good job of pretending to fall for Sonny that she actually did.

Elizabeth arrived at the police station to talk to Lucky. Lucky wasn't available, so she was asked to wait. After Elizabeth sat down, she spotted Lucky enter an interrogation room where Maxie was waiting. Elizabeth was stunned to see Maxie greet Lucky with a passionate kiss.

7/9 Maxie passionately kissed Lucky at the police station while Elizabeth looked on. Lucky, thrown for a loop, asked what had prompted her to kiss him. Maxie babbled about how Matt had kissed her and that she was concerned because it had been pleasant so she wanted to do a comparison with someone else whom she enjoyed kissing, Lucky. She told him that he still had the touch, which Lucky bashfully appreciated. As he walked Maxie out, Elizabeth confronted her and called her a slut. Maxie replied that whatever happened with Lucky was none of her business. She called attention to the fact that Elizabeth was pregnant with one child and had two others for a total of three, all of whom had different fathers. "And you're calling me a slut?" she intoned. Lucky put an end to the exchange and Maxie left after calling him "hot lips." Elizabeth asked Lucky to explain what had just happened, but he declined. She begged him not to get back together with Maxie, but he told her that the past was in the past, and it was no longer Elizabeth's concern.

Elizabeth arrived at the park to find Nikolas and Spencer. Nikolas told her that he was trying to get it right with his son. Elizabeth apologized for having tried to keep Nikolas out of her baby's life. She asked him if he wanted to be there when she delivered and suggested that he consider becoming her birth coach. Nikolas promised to try not to be overwhelming and thought that being a birth coach would be a Cassadine first.

Claire arrived at the police station and asked Lucky for an update on the car bombing. He explained that there was no evidence that tied the crime to Sonny or anyone else. She told Lucky, who was aware of her plan to trick Sonny into incriminating himself, that she'd almost choked when she apologized to Sonny for assuming he'd been responsible for the bombing. Lucky asked Claire what her next move was. She replied that she'd "accidentally" left her bracelet behind at Sonny's restaurant and that she'd have to go back to get it. Lucky conveyed to her that he thought the plan was ill-conceived.

7/12 At the Port Charles Police Department, Lucky questioned Johnny about the car bomb. After Johnny told his story, Lucky agreed with him that Sonny, not the Lopez brothers, was the better suspect in the car bombing. Lucky called Ethan down to the station and questioned him. Lucky wanted to know why Ethan had not been with Johnny at the time of the car bombing, as he had originally planned. Ethan told Lucky that he was keeping a commitment to Luke to pay off Luke's cigar dealer. Lucky told Ethan that it was likely that Sonny had given Luke a heads-up about the bomb, so that Luke could figure out a way to protect Ethan.

Claire tells Sonny that Lucky has gone to Argentina to follow up on a very promising lead in the car bombing.

7/13 Shirley was delighted when Nikolas entered her hospital room with a bouquet of beautiful flowers for her. She jokingly wondered where he had been thirty years ago. Nikolas was happy to see that Shirley was recovering nicely from her surgery. Shirley assured Nikolas that she didn't have any intention of dying any time soon before she changed the subject. She was curious why Nikolas seemed to be in such a good mood. Nikolas confessed that he had some news. Elizabeth had agreed to allow him to be a part of the baby's delivery. Nikolas was excited that Elizabeth had invited him to attend birthing classes with her. Shirley was thrilled for Nikolas and promised to stick around for the baby's birth. Elizabeth was smiling when she entered the room; she admitted that she had overheard part of Nikolas and Shirley's conversation. Shirley didn't think they would have long to wait for the baby's birth, if the size of Elizabeth's belly were anything to go by. Elizabeth chuckled as she revealed that she was approximately a month away from her due date. Shirley was curious if the baby was a boy or a girl, but Nikolas explained that they wanted to be surprised, so they had decided not to find out. Shirley applauded their decision and then took the opportunity to thank Nikolas and Elizabeth for everything that they had done for her. Shirley decided to repay them by making a special piece of rose quartz jewelry for the baby.

Later, Helena bumped into Elizabeth in the hallway. Helena wanted to discuss the arrangements for the baby after its birth, but Elizabeth made it clear that Helena would not be involved in the baby's life. Helena reminded Elizabeth that she was the baby's great-grandmother. Elizabeth was curious how Nikolas would feel about Helena's determination to be around the baby, but then Elizabeth remembered that Nikolas had tossed Helena out. Helena warned Elizabeth that Nikolas would never turn his back on family. Elizabeth disagreed. Elizabeth was confident that Nikolas would do anything to make Elizabeth and the baby happy. Elizabeth was certain that if she were to agree to move to Wyndemere with the children, on the condition that Nikolas run Helena out of town, Helena would be gone without a second thought. Helena cautioned Elizabeth not to be overconfident, but Elizabeth wasn't intimidated. "If you think I'm a bitch now, try messing with my child," Elizabeth warned Helena and then walked away. When Elizabeth spotted Nikolas, she told him about her encounter with Helena. Nikolas was annoyed that his grandmother had been harassing Elizabeth. He promised Elizabeth that he would take care of it. He assured Elizabeth that she and the baby were his priority.

7/14 At the hospital, Helena tried to engage Nikolas in a conversation, but he made it clear that he didn't want anything to do with his grandmother. Helena wondered if Nikolas were mad at her because of what had happened in Greece with Luke and Tracy. Nikolas reminded Helena that Tracy had almost died because of what Helena had done. Helena didn't appear to have an ounce of remorse for what she had done. Elizabeth approached Nikolas moments later to let him know that the boys were ready to be picked up from daycare. Helena was curious if Elizabeth and Nikolas had plans to go to dinner together. Elizabeth let Helena know that it was none of Helena's business. Nikolas smiled and then walked away with Elizabeth.

Later, Elizabeth and Nikolas arrived at Elizabeth's house with Cameron and Jake in tow. Elizabeth thanked Nikolas for dinner. Nikolas took the opportunity to let her know that he had been impressed with how she had handled Helena. Elizabeth confessed that it had been fun. Nikolas chuckled and then changed the subject. He didn't want Elizabeth to feel pressured, but he wondered if they could get together the following day, so that Spencer, Cameron, and Jake could play. Elizabeth readily agreed. After Nikolas left, Elizabeth started to go into the house, but stopped short when a wave of dizziness washed over her. Elizabeth sent the boys to their room and then sat down on porch step until it passed.

7/15 At Wyndemere, Elizabeth and Nikolas watched their children play together. Spencer wondered if it would be okay to take Jake and Cameron to meet his pony. Cameron squealed with the delight at the prospect of riding the pony. Elizabeth gave her permission for Cameron to ride, provided that an adult present. The boys jumped up and then raced to the stables. Nikolas called out to the boys to wait for him and then turned expectantly to Elizabeth. Elizabeth confessed that she would rather rest instead of walking all the way to the stables. After Nikolas left, Elizabeth's smile disappeared as she winced in pain. She rubbed her abdomen, in an effort to ease the discomfort, and then leaned back against the sofa. Later, Cameron ran into the room to tell his mother that he had ridden Spencer's horse, Nipit. Cameron grew concerned when he noticed his mother grimace. Nikolas immediately realized that something was wrong. Nikolas' fears were confirmed when Elizabeth asked him to take her to the hospital because she was in labor.

Elizabeth was having painful contractions by the time she arrived at the hospital. Nikolas demanded that someone page Dr. Lee while Steve instructed a nurse to take Elizabeth to a room. Elizabeth reminded Steve and Nikolas that she had given birth before, so they could relax. After Elizabeth was settled in a bed, she and Nikolas admitted that they were excited about meeting their new child. Steve entered the room moments later to see how his sister was doing. Elizabeth sent Nikolas to check on Cameron and Jake in the daycare center, so that she could have a moment alone with her brother.

Once Nikolas left, Steve admitted that the real purpose of his visit was to see if Elizabeth wanted him to call Lucky. Elizabeth thought about it for a minute and then confessed that Lucky didn't really have a place there. Elizabeth explained that Nikolas was the father of the baby, so he was the one that she needed by her side. Steve smiled in approval. Nikolas returned moments later with news that Cameron and Jake were eager to know when the baby would be born. Steve left to look for Kelly, so Nikolas offered to get Elizabeth something to eat or drink. Elizabeth wasn't hungry, but she appreciated that Nikolas and Steve were so eager to help her. Nikolas advised Elizabeth to get used to it because it would continue long after the baby was born. Robin entered the room with some paperwork for Elizabeth to sign. Robin confided that Steve was a nervous wreck about the baby, so he had put everyone on alert. Elizabeth reviewed the paperwork while Robin slid a patient identification bracelet on Elizabeth's wrist. The ID ended with the number sixty-six.

At the police station, Lucky walked up as Claire ranted at Sonny about him kissing her. Lucky apologized for bursting Claire's romantic bubble, but, Sonny was there at Lucky's behest. Sonny smiled smugly as he added to Claire's embarrassment by teasing her about outburst. After Claire fled the interrogation room, Lucky accused Sonny of trying to distract Claire from the investigation. Lucky made it clear that Sonny wouldn't have the same success with him. Sonny recalled the years of friendship that he and Lucky had shared; he was curious when Lucky had turned against him. Lucky explained that he couldn't look away when mobsters tried to blow each other up, even for Sonny. Lucky suggested that all of the signs pointed to Sonny as the culprit behind the bombing. Sonny hoped that the investigation didn't cause a conflict between them. Lucky admitted that he respected Sonny; however, Lucky pointed out that he was a cop, while Sonny was the crime boss of Port Charles, so that automatically put them at odds.

After Sonny left, Claire realized that Lucky's trip to Argentina hadn't been successful, since Sonny hadn't been arrested. Lucky was concerned about what was going on between Claire and Sonny. Claire assured Lucky that she wasn't falling for Sonny, but Lucky reminded her of the kiss that she and Sonny had shared. Claire insisted that it was part of her plan to seduce Sonny to gain enough information to press charges against him. She couldn't wait to see Sonny's expression when he realized that she had played him. Claire explained that Sonny's weakness was women, so she intended to use that to her advantage. Lucky suggested that they put a wager on her determination to send Sonny to jail. If she successfully prosecuted Sonny then he would take her to dinner at a restaurant of her choice. Claire readily agreed. However, she suggested that Lucky work on his own personal issues before he dispensed romantic advice to others.

At the hospital, Maxie's cell phone rang while she waited for Robin. It was Lucky. Lucky asked Maxie to drop by the police station because he needed to talk to her. Maxie promised that she would try and then ended the call.

7/16 When Maxie arrived at the police station at Lucky's behest, he asked her if she wanted to go to a concert in the park. Before answering the question, she told him that Elizabeth had gone into labor. Maxie reassured Lucky that Elizabeth was fine and asked if he planned to go to the hospital. He replied that he had no need to and repeated his question. Maxie agreed to go out with him. After the concert, Maxie and Lucky returned to Crimson. She told him that she thought he should have been on stage. Lucky modestly replied that he wasn't talented enough. He shared with Maxie that he admired her for having found the world that was right for her and excelling in it. Lucky began to say his goodbyes, and Maxie assumed that he was on his way to check on Elizabeth. He denied that he was and told her that Elizabeth had everything she needed without him.

In Elizabeth's hospital room, she joked with Robin and Nikolas about how to put on a patient I.D. bracelet. As Robin left, Dr. Lee arrived and told Elizabeth and Nikolas that it was always better to delay labor until the baby reached full term, but that if the baby came that night, it would be all right, because there were no complications. Dr. Lee left, and Nikolas told Elizabeth that the thought of holding their baby in his arms that night was appealing. Elizabeth admitted that she'd misjudged him. Nikolas apologized for his behavior as well. Elizabeth's contractions resumed. Dr. Lee returned and confidently announced that it was time.

7/19 At General Hospital, an unseen Lucky looked on from outside the labor room as Dr. Lee and Nikolas helped Elizabeth deliver her baby. Maxie caught up to Lucky and told him that she knew he could not stay away from Elizabeth, which was why she had gone to the police station earlier to tell him that Elizabeth was in labor. Lucky got defensive. He told Maxie that it was none of her business, as he escorted her to the elevator. She said he made it her business when he asked her out to a concert. As he watched the elevator doors close on Maxie, Lucky angrily told her that anything was better than self-destructing with her. Elizabeth pushed one last time and delivered a healthy baby boy. After Dr. Lee left them alone, Elizabeth held the baby and Nikolas sat on the bed next to her with his arm around her shoulder. Companionably, they discussed their beautiful baby. Nikolas wanted to know what Elizabeth intended to name the baby. She asked Nikolas what he thought and apologized for trying to shut Nikolas out of the baby's life. Nikolas said that Spencer had suggested Buzz Lightyear. They both laughed when Elizabeth said that Cameron and Jake would like that name also. Elizabeth said that she wanted something more traditional.

Nikolas suggested that they name the child after Elizabeth's father, but she did not think that "Jeff Cassadine" sounded right, and she also said that she and her dad were not that close. Elizabeth said she was partial to the name "Aiden." When Nikolas added, "Alexi Nikolosovich." Both agreed that "Aiden Alexi Nikolosovich Cassadine" was the perfect name. Elizabeth giggled when she said that they boys would probably nickname him "Buzz" Elizabeth gave Nikolas a lesson on holding an infant. He was delighted with his son. They were both cooing over the baby when a nurse wheeled Shirley into the room. They were glad to see her. She held the baby and gave him a good luck charm that she had made for him. Elizabeth was holding Aiden while Nikolas and Shirley talked about the baby's future. Dr. Lee entered and got the numbers off Elizabeth and Aiden's hospital tags.

Maxie was home on the couch eating ice cream and reading a fashion magazine when Lucky knocked on the door. She told him to go away, but Lucky said that he had a peace offering. Once inside, he told Maxie that she had been right about what she said. Lucky told Maxie that even though logically he was glad that the baby was not his, his heart wanted it to be. While Maxie ate the cookies that Lucky had given her as a peace offering, he said that he wanted to be friends, but he thought that they both knew that they were not in a place where they could become involved with each other.

7/20 Nikolas took Aiden to Elizabeth's hospital room for a visit. As Nikolas handed the infant to Elizabeth, he jokingly assured her that he hadn't changed the baby's name to Ivan or anything along those lines. Elizabeth worried that Nikolas might not like their son's name, but Nikolas assured her that he did. Elizabeth looked down at her son and then noticed that he had Nikolas' eyes. Helena entered the room to find Nikolas and Elizabeth smiling down at their newborn son. Helena exclaimed with delight that the baby bore a striking resemblance to Nikolas' father. Helena gleefully suggested that Nikolas and Elizabeth name the baby Stavros to honor the Cassadine legacy. Nikolas informed Helena that they had named the baby Aiden Alexi Nikolosovich Cassadine. Helena was horrified by the choice of names because the first name was gauche, tacky, and pretentious, while the second name honored Mikkos' illegitimate daughter, Alexis.

Elizabeth smiled serenely as she suggested that Helena could take comfort in knowing that they would call Aiden by his nickname, Buzz. Helena was aghast. Helena argued that Buzz was a suitable name for a Spencer, but not a Cassadine. Helena was disgusted that Nikolas was trying to appease Elizabeth by letting her choose the baby's name. Helena urged Nikolas to consider naming the baby Ivan or Yuri. Nikolas made it clear that the baby's name would remain Aiden. Helena angrily accused Elizabeth of wanting the baby to be Lucky's, but Elizabeth warned Helena that her ploy wouldn't work. Elizabeth freely admitted that there had been a time when she had hoped that Lucky would turn out to be the baby's father; however, they had worked things out. Elizabeth refused to allow Helena to drive a wedge between Elizabeth and Nikolas by using Elizabeth's past mistakes.

Elizabeth advised Helena to get used to Aiden's name because he was perfect. Elizabeth insisted that she wouldn't change anything about her newborn son, including who his father was. Helena sputtered in outrage as Nikolas ordered Helena to leave. Helena acknowledged that Elizabeth had played her role beautifully, but Helena vowed that it would be all the more gratifying when she put Elizabeth in her place. Nikolas returned to Elizabeth's room a short time later with Cameron and Jake in tow. Elizabeth was curious where Spencer was. Nikolas explained that Spencer had a cold, so he had stayed at home. Nikolas introduced Cameron and Jake to the baby and then announced that the visit had to be short because he had promised to return the boys to Audrey as soon as possible. Nikolas enlisted Cameron and Jake's help to wheel Aiden's bassinet to the nursery because Elizabeth was scheduled for a checkup with Kelly.

When Nikolas returned to Elizabeth's room, he let her know that Audrey had agreed to keep Cameron and Jake for a few extra days, so that Elizabeth could settle in at home with Aiden. Elizabeth announced that Kelly had cleared her to go home, so she was ready. Nikolas offered to drive Elizabeth home, which scored major points with Elizabeth. She was impressed that he hadn't tried to persuade her to go to Wyndemere. Nikolas assured Elizabeth that the offer to stay at Wyndemere would always be open. Elizabeth appreciated Nikolas invitation, but she wanted to take things one step at a time. After Elizabeth changed clothes, she and Nikolas went to the nursery to collect their son. They were surprised when they discovered that his bassinet was empty. Elizabeth checked with a nurse to find out where Aiden was, but the nurse was perplexed. Nikolas grew anxious as he asked if the nurse were suggesting that she didn't have any idea where the baby was.

7/21 In the hospital's nursery, Nikolas was in a panic over his missing son, while Elizabeth tried desperately to remain calm. Steve checked the records, which indicated that Aiden should have been in the nursery. Nikolas was certain that Helena was behind Aiden's disappearance, but Elizabeth pointed out that there could have been a simple mix-up and that Aiden had perhaps been taken for some tests. When Lucky showed up, Nikolas shared his concerns about Helena with his brother. Lucky instructed Steve to put the hospital on lockdown and then advised Elizabeth to return to her room. Elizabeth was baffled why she should wait in her room instead of searching the hospital for her newborn son. She pointed out that she was extremely familiarwith the hospital. Lucky explained that Elizabeth needed to be questioned, so that they could rule her out as a possible suspect. Elizabeth was stunned that Lucky would think that she had anything to do with her child's disappearance. Lucky quickly assured her that he didn't suspect her of any wrongdoing, but it was procedure to question the parents first. He promised her that it was the best way to find Aiden.

In Elizabeth's hospital room, Elizabeth admitted that she desperately wanted to help search for her son, but Nikolas urged her to cooperate with the police. He then confessed that he regretted yelling at Helena because he feared that it might have set her off. Elizabeth worried that Helena would flee to Russia with Aiden just as she had done with Spencer. She hated thinking about the worst-case scenario, but she couldn't sit around doing nothing.

Helena was furious when she discovered that the hospital doors were locked. She turned to a nurse to demand that the nurse open the door, but the nurse couldn't help her. Helena quickly found an orderly, but as they approached the main doors to the lobby, Lucky suddenly appeared. Lucky didn't mince words as he demanded to know, "Where the hell is my little nephew?" Helena was surprised by the question, but Lucky reminded her that she was a skilled liar, so he escorted her to Elizabeth's hospital room. Nikolas and Elizabeth ordered Helena to tell them where their son was. Helena insisted that she didn't have anything to do with Aiden's disappearance. Nikolas didn't believe his grandmother because she had always been obsessed with the Cassadine heir. "But darling," Helena patiently explained, "your poor little Aidan isn't the Cassadine heir." Nikolas, Elizabeth, and Lucky wore matching expressions of confusion. Nikolas demanded to know what Helena had meant by the remark. Helena calmly reminded Nikolas that Spencer was the true Cassadine heir and always had been. Helena suggested that they stop badgering her because they were just giving the real kidnapper time to get away.

7/22 At the hospital, an unknown person wheeled Aiden's empty crib into a vacant operating room and then left.

In Elizabeth's hospital room, Lucky threatened to throw Helena into a holding cell until she revealed where Aiden was. Helena insisted that she had nothing to do with the disappearance of Nikolas and Elizabeth's infant son. Nikolas didn't believe his grandmother; he argued that the kidnapping had her stamp all over it. Elizabeth implored Helena to tell her where the baby was. Lucky, Nikolas, and Elizabeth were surprised when Helena offered to help them find the baby. Helena's eagerness to help made Nikolas more certain than ever that Helena was behind the kidnapping. He reminded her that just a few short hours earlier, Helena had been making threats. Lucky decided to check in with hospital security to see if there had been any new developments; he ordered Helena and Nikolas to behave and then left. Elizabeth took a moment to call Audrey to see how Cameron and Jake were. After she ended the call, she told Nikolas that the boys were playing in the backyard.

Elizabeth wondered what was next. Nikolas explained that they had to wait. Elizabeth nodded in Helena's direction as she asked, "And her?" "She waits too," Nikolas answered. Helena snorted indignantly. Helena was willing to sit there as long as it took. Helena also volunteered to give the police full access to her hotel room and jet, and to turn over her cell phone, in order to prove that she had nothing to do with Aiden's disappearance. Nikolas studied his grandmother for a long moment and then told her to leave. Elizabeth was stunned as she watched Helena walk out. Nikolas knew his grandmother better than anyone; he could tell when she was lying. Nikolas assured Elizabeth that Helena had nothing to do with Aiden's abduction. Elizabeth was upset; at least Helena had been the devil that they knew. A short time later, Mac arrived to question Elizabeth about Aiden's disappearance. He promised to do everything he could to find her baby.

After he left to mobilize his men, Shirley entered Elizabeth's room. Elizabeth was surprised to see her friend. Shirley's joy at seeing Elizabeth turned to sorrow when she learned that Aiden had been taken from the nursery. Shirley realized that her urgency to see Elizabeth had been about Elizabeth's need to be with her friend, not Shirley's. Elizabeth admitted that she was scared. Shirley assured Elizabeth that she was there for her friend. Elizabeth didn't understand how Aiden could be gone. Shirley wondered if Elizabeth were certain that Aiden was still in the hospital. Elizabeth explained that ankle monitors were put on all newborns and that only special devices could remove them. If someone were to try to leave with a newborn without removing the ankle monitor then the doors would automatically lock. Elizabeth believed that her baby was in the hospital, but she had no idea where. Shirley was confident that Aiden would be found, so she urged Elizabeth to keep making plans for the baby.

Elizabeth was grateful to have Shirley in her life. Shirley assured Elizabeth that the feeling was mutual; Elizabeth had lifted Shirley's heart. Shirley pulled a necklace out of her pocket and then handed it to Elizabeth as she revealed that she had made it especially for Elizabeth. Shirley wanted Elizabeth to have something to remember her by. Elizabeth cherished the gift; she insisted that it was the most beautiful piece she would ever own. Elizabeth helped Shirley back to bed and then ordered her friend to stay put. Shirley promised that she would because Elizabeth had enough on her plate. Elizabeth smiled as she confessed, "You know that I love you, right?" "Like my own name," Shirley assured her. Shirley revealed that Elizabeth had been her family, which had been a gift beyond measure. Elizabeth decided to check on the progress of the search, but she promised to return immediately afterwards.

Kristina suddenly appeared in the hallway screaming for help. Lucky, Ethan, and Maya quickly followed Kristina. Lucky and Ethan pulled Michael off of Warren. Warren immediately demanded that Michael be arrested and put back in his cage. Warren claimed that it had been an unprovoked attack. Kristina insisted that Warren was lying, but Lucky cut her off. Lucky said that he would like to help Warren, but he hadn't seen an attack. Warren was outraged as everyone in the room quickly agreed with Lucky. Warren was infuriated that Lucky was protecting a mobster and his family. Lucky had no idea what Warren was talking about. Lucky claimed that he had seen Michael try to help Warren after Warren had tripped and then fallen. Kristina quickly agreed with Lucky. Warren threatened to call the police commissioner to get a forensics team to gather proof that Michael had attacked him.

Mac entered the room. Before Warren could tell his story, Lucky asked Mac about a hypothetical scenario in which Warren had bullied Kristina, Michael had taken action in defense of his sister, and all of the witnesses contradicted Warren's claims of an unprovoked attack. Mac made it clear that Warren would be arrested, which further enraged Warren. Warren insisted that a conspiracy between the cops and the criminals had killed his son. Warren vowed that he would get justice for Kiefer if it were the last thing that he did. After Warren left, everyone filed out of the room. Maya and Ethan returned to the nurses' station, were Maya complained that she was sick of self-centered asses like Warren Bauer who thought that they could do whatever they wanted. She was also furious that someone had the audacity to waltz into a nursery to take a newborn baby. "Who does that?" she wanted to know. Ethan didn't have an answer, but he admitted that, as much as he despised Kiefer for what he had done to Kristina, he had sympathy for him after meeting Warren.

Elizabeth checked in with Lucky and Nikolas to see if there had been any word on Aiden. Nikolas assured her that he would let her know as soon as there were any new developments. Elizabeth decided to stop off to see Shirley and then head to her room. After Elizabeth walked away, Lucky confided to Nikolas that he suspected that someone familiar with the hospital had taken Aiden. Lucky decided to check the hospital's database because it tracked the entire inventory. He hoped that they might see something that was out of place. As Lucky and Nikolas checked the computer, they noticed a crib in one of the operating rooms. Lucky and Nikolas went to check it out. A few minutes later, they confirmed that it had been Aiden's, but the infant was nowhere to be found. Lucky and Nikolas were surprised when Franco's image suddenly appeared on all of the monitors. Franco welcomed everyone to "Franco's Funhouse." Elizabeth entered Shirley's room to find that her friend had passed away. Elizabeth checked Shirley's pulse to confirm her suspicions. After she turned off the machines, Elizabeth gently lifted Shirley's hand and held it.

7/23 Careful preparations were made for Franco's art opening at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Jason and Dante arrived at the reception's security checkpoint. They assumed that they'd have to use Dante's authority as a cop to get in but were told that they had been expected. On a giant video screen, Franco's face appeared, "Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, saints and sinners, and especially you, Mr. Morgan, welcome to Francophrenia, the blurring of lines between illusion and reality. I will be your guide to the funhouse. But remember to keep your seatbelts fastened, your hands outside of the car, and definitely talk to strangers. And what you see is most definitely not what you get. And one among us will not survive. Enjoy."

Footage of Jason's final encounter with Franco in Franco's studio began to play. Franco stood on some scaffolding, looking down at the scene. He laughed as Jason and Dante desperately searched for him. Dante left with the man who organized the event to view security footage. Franco revealed himself by grabbing a woman and holding a gun to her head. Jason confronted Franco, who asked Jason if he wanted to watch Franco take a life or help save one. The woman he held was thrilled to be part of the game. Thinking is was performance art, she and others urged Franco to shoot her. Franco egged Jason on by encouraging Jason to shoot him in the head.

Franco's hostage began to worry that it wasn't a game, after all, and told him to let her go, but he held on tighter and told her she wouldn't make it through the night. Franco taunted Jason by telling him that Carter, the man Jason killed because he'd raped Michael in prison, would live on through Franco's work. He pointed to the video monitor, which showed Carter holding up a photo of Michael. When Jason turned to view the video, Franco pushed the woman into him and ran away. Jason gave chase but couldn't make it through the crowd in time to apprehend him. Franco met up with a videographer and spoke into the camera as a patron congratulated him on the performance. He told her to direct Jason, should she run into him. The videographer followed Franco into a stairwell where Franco strangled him to death.

Dante called Lucky, who updated him on the search for Aiden. Lucky told Dante that Jason shouldn't kill Franco because he might be the only one who knew where the baby was. Dante happened upon Lulu and demanded to know why she was there. She replied that she was there to protect him from Jason, who had it in for him. She explained that Jason wouldn't do anything to Dante if she were there because Jason wouldn't betray Carly.

Jason found his way to the stairwell, where he discovered Franco's latest victim's body. Franco called out from a flight above and apologized for not having had time to pose the body the way he'd wanted to. Jason shot at Franco, who ran up another flight. The two engaged in a shootout in between discussing Franco's obsession with Jason. Franco admitted that he'd begun to understand why Jason cared so much for Michael when he'd met Carly's daughter, Josslyn. Jason replied that Franco would never feel a connection like that.

During a performance on the main stage at the reception, Franco emerged from the stairwell onto a catwalk. He yelled at someone not to kill him and that he knew where the baby was, then he fell over the railing and onto a "Route 66" road sign painted on the stage. Jason got to the catwalk and saw Franco's body below.

As Maxie went to visit Shirley, a hospital monitor's display of Franco's speech diverted her attention. She made her way to Shirley's room and was surprised to find Elizabeth standing over Shirley's sheet-draped body. Elizabeth told Maxie that Shirley was gone. Maxie replied that, though they'd just met, she knew Shirley was a good woman. Elizabeth began to leave to visit her baby, but Maxie explained that Franco had taken Aiden.

Mac noticed that Mr. Bauer had a gun but, before he could take action, Mr. Bauer lifted his gun and then began to fire. Mac and Ethan were shot as Warren made his way to Kristina and Michael. He told her, "Look what you made me do." Warren insisted that Kiefer had meant everything to him. "You killed him," Warren angrily accused before he aimed the gun at Kristina. Michael blocked his sister with his own body as Kristina screamed. Mr. Bauer aimed at Kristina and a shot rang out. Mac was able to squeeze off one shot before he passed out. Mr. Bauer fell to the floor.

Lucky and Nikolas watched Franco's transmission on a monitor in a hospital room. On the screen, Franco announced that everyone would have to play his game if they wanted to find the baby. Nikolas wanted to trace the feed, but Lucky said that the broadcast likely wasn't live. He explained that Franco had lured Jason and Dante to L.A. Nikolas wondered if Franco had actually sent Dante and Jason on a wild goose chase so that he could make his next move at the hospital. On the monitor, Franco began to speak about the number "66," and Nikolas realized that Aiden's hospital I.D. bracelet ended with that number. Elizabeth found Lucky and Nikolas as Franco announced that the next level of his strategy was called "Francophrenia." He stated that Aiden would be a big part of the plan. Lucky, Nikolas, and Elizabeth left to search the hospital for clues.

7/26 While the music played at Franco's Los Angeles art exhibition, he led Jason on a chase through the museum. It culminated when a body, apparently that of Franco, fell from the rafters. Lulu and Dante were part of the crowd that looked up to see Jason peering over the railing at the fallen body. Lucky, Liz, and Nikolas were devastated when Franco apparently died before giving up the location of Elizabeth's baby. Lucky said that they had to find the accomplice. Nikolas told Lucky that he was grateful that Lucky had put his anger aside to help find the baby. The trio brainstormed and decided to check out all staff members who had been on duty the previous twelve hours. A review of the list found a woman named "Jane Morgan." Lucky thought it was eerily similar to "Jason Morgan." Lucky had "Jane Morgan" paged. When she failed to show, Elizabeth feared the worst had happened to her baby.

7/27 At the hospital, Elizabeth admitted to Nikolas that she couldn't remain calm knowing that there was a strong likelihood that their son had been spirited out of the hospital. She confessed that she had hopes that Aiden would be found until they had learned about Jane Morgan. Nikolas urged Elizabeth not to think the worst. They looked up when Steve approached them. Elizabeth and Nikolas were horrified to learn about Warren's rampage that had left Ethan and Mac seriously injured. They were relieved to learn that both men would survive their injuries.

Later, Steve returned to share his findings after speaking with the staff and reviewing Jane Morgan's medical records. According to Steve, Jane had been around during the time of Aiden's disappearance; however, nothing in her file indicated that she would take the infant. Elizabeth reminded Steve that Franco had announced to the entire hospital that he had taken a baby whose identification bracelet ended with the number sixty-six. Steve urged Elizabeth to get some rest, so Nikolas accompanied Elizabeth to her room.

After Elizabeth changed into a hospital gown, she lay down in bed. She was exhausted. Nikolas sat at her bedside, holding her hand. He promised her that he would wake her the moment that they found the baby. Nikolas also assured her that he believed that Shirley was watching over their son. Elizabeth wondered if Nikolas thought that Aiden's disappearance were her punishment for wanting Lucky to be the father. "No, not at all," Nikolas assured her. He didn't think that God would punish her for being honest. Elizabeth drifted off to sleep moments later. Nikolas reached out to gently stroke her hair and then confessed, "I love you."

7/28 Elizabeth tried to get out of bed, but Nikolas stopped her. He thought that she should get some rest, so that she would be strong enough to hold their son after Aiden was found. Lucky entered Elizabeth's hospital room a few moments later. "Please tell me you found him," Elizabeth begged Lucky. Lucky shook his head as he answered, "Not yet." Nikolas angrily blamed Jason; he couldn't understand why Jason had to kill Franco. Elizabeth and Nikolas feared that Aiden might not be in the hospital, so Nikolas decided to offer a five million dollar reward for information that would lead to Aiden's recovery. Lucky urged Nikolas to reconsider. Nikolas wondered if Lucky would if their roles had been reversed. Nikolas quickly regretted his outburst, which he attributed to frustration. Lucky understood; he assured Nikolas that the police had a specific protocol to follow, which had been proven to work.

Steve entered the room a short time later. Steve explained that the hospital couldn't remain on lockdown indefinitely. According to Steve, there were specialized tests that needed to be sent out and the staff needed some relief. Steve also revealed that continually diverting patients to Mercy Hospital had put a tremendous strain on the other hospital's resources. Steve delicately suggested that they set a deadline to end the lockdown. Lucky explained that if they opened the doors too soon then Aiden's kidnapper might manage to escape with Aiden. Elizabeth agreed with Lucky. Nikolas left the room to search for his son with a renewed sense of urgency. Lucky agreed to allow a limited number of approved staff members to enter the hospital to help with the workload, but he stipulated that they would have to be cleared by the police first. Steve appreciated the compromise. Steve assured his sister that he would not allow anyone to leave the hospital. After Steve went to take care of the necessary arrangements, Elizabeth sensed that Lucky had something on his mind. Lucky worried that they had missed an obvious clue.

Steve held a staff meeting at the nurses' station to let everyone know about Lucky's decision. Lucky was on hand to answer questions and to remind everyone that no one would be permitted to leave the hospital. Steve asked everyone to keep their eyes open for Aiden; he reminded his staff that the sooner the baby was found, the sooner the lockdown would be lifted. After the staff meeting, Steve pulled Lucky aside to talk about Aiden. Steve knew that the first few hours after a kidnapping were critical. Lucky confirmed that, under most circumstances, it was true. Steve worried that it was too late for Aidan. Lucky was frustrated because he couldn't figure out what Franco had wanted with the baby; he was certain if he had an answer to that question then he could find their nephew. Lucky commented that Franco had a habit of hiding in plain sight. Steve was surprised when Lucky suddenly announced that he might have answered his own question.

After Lucky walked away, Steve decided to check on his sister. He scolded Elizabeth when he found her out of bed. Steve suggested that she should have called a nurse if she needed help. Elizabeth wondered if a nurse would help her find her son. Steve assured Elizabeth that everyone was looking for Aiden. Elizabeth lashed out at her brother. She demanded to know how her son could have been taken from the nursery when it was supposed to have been the safest place in the hospital. Elizabeth angrily blamed her brother for her son's disappearance. Nikolas entered the nursery to find his brother waiting for him. Lucky handed his brother an ankle monitor as he explained that the nurses could track all of the ankle monitors. Nikolas was horrified when he glanced down and realized that he was holding his son's ankle monitor. Lucky had no idea how they had missed it; he confessed that it was likely that Aiden had been spirited out of the hospital before the lockdown had been ordered.

7/29 In Elizabeth's hospital room, Elizabeth demanded to know when her baby would be found. Steve assured his sister that everyone was looking for Aiden, but Elizabeth wasn't satisfied. Nikolas and Lucky entered the room moments later. Nikolas gently broke the news that they had found Aiden's ankle monitor tucked into another baby's bassinet. Nikolas confessed that whoever had taken their son had access to the equipment needed to remove the ankle monitor. Elizabeth was devastated. Nikolas went onto explain that they couldn't determine when the ankle monitor had been taken off. Elizabeth felt betrayed because she had been assured that her son would be safe in the nursery. Lucky promised that he would do everything in his power to get Aiden back. Elizabeth didn't think that Lucky was in a position to make any assurances to her. She reminded them that Jason had killed Franco, so there weren't any leads. Elizabeth was heartbroken as she realized that her baby could be anywhere. While Nikolas tried to comfort Elizabeth, Lucky took the opportunity to slip into the hallway with Steve to let Steve know that the lockdown could be lifted. Steve felt terrible; he acknowledged that his sister had been right to blame him for Aiden's disappearance.

In the room, Elizabeth begged Nikolas to do everything in his power to find Aiden. Nikolas assured her that they would get their son back. Elizabeth cried herself to sleep while Nikolas held her. Afterwards, Nikolas joined Steve and Lucky in the hallway. Steve apologized to Nikolas for Aiden's kidnapping. Nikolas assured Steve that he wasn't to blame. Nikolas explained that Elizabeth had been lashing out and that Steve had merely been a convenient person. Steve confessed that he had been leery about Nikolas' decision to post a reward for information about Aiden's disappearance, but he realized that it might be their only chance to find the infant. After Steve left to make arrangements for the lockdown to be lifted, Nikolas placed a call to set up an escrow account for the reward money. As he ended the call, Lucky walked up.

Lucky revealed that he had discovered that Jane Morgan's apartment was undisturbed. Lucky didn't think that Jane intended to leave town. Lucky also confirmed that Jane's car had been found in the parking lot. Lucky theorized that Jane might have learned of Franco's death and then panicked, so he suspected that she was still in the hospital. After Lucky left Nikolas, he searched the vacant rooms for Jane. A short time later, Lucky found Jane in one of the rooms, but she was dead. Aiden's identification bracelet was clutched in her hand. Dante explained that he had received a report from the LAPD. According to DNA tests, the man who had fallen to his death at the Museum of Contemporary Art had not been Franco.

In Woodstock, New York, Karen Anderson packed up her belongings. A knock at the door interrupted her work. Karen was surprised to see her son, Franco, standing in the doorway holding an infant.

7/30 After Lucky discovered Nurse Jane Morgan's dead body in a patient bed at the hospital, he phoned in a request for a forensics team.

Franco arrived at his mother's new house and presented his mother with Aiden. She asked "Bobby" where he'd gotten the baby, but Franco wouldn't answer. Franco's mom worried that the infant hadn't been eating enough. Franco left to shop for the baby. He returned with armfuls of baby items. Franco's mother told him that Aiden had eaten all of the formula Franco had brought with them, but Franco replied that he'd bought enough to last quite awhile. Franco' mom was concerned and felt that it wasn't right for her to keep the baby. Franco explained that he was giving her the opportunity to start anew with a child that would not prove as difficult to raise as he had been. He told her that he might not be around for awhile. Franco's mother demanded details on the baby, and Franco lied that he'd gotten the boy through a private adoption. He told her that, since she was living in a new house in a new town and had a brand new life, she could give the baby everything she wasn't able to give him.

Nikolas visited Elizabeth in her hospital room. He announced that he'd offered a reward for information that would lead them to their son. Lucky entered and delivered the bad news that Jane Morgan, the nurse who'd been their best lead, had been found dead. He gave Elizabeth Aiden's identification bracelet that had been found with the woman. Nikolas assumed that she had been murdered, but Lucky agreed but could not yet confirm that suspicion. Elizabeth bemoaned her fate, that her son had been kidnapped because he'd happened to have been assigned an I.D. number ending in "66."

Dante went to see Lucky at the police station to tell him that Franco was not dead. Dante explained that the man who had impersonated Franco and jumped to his death was a Stage 4 cancer patient. Lucky informed Dante that the nurse who'd likely been the last to see Aiden had been found dead. Dante hypothesized that luring him and Jason to L.A. had been a diversion and that Franco had wanted to kidnap the baby all along. Dante returned to Jason's penthouse with Lucky. The three of them went over everything that had happened since Aiden had been kidnapped, and Dante suggested they go to the one person connected to Franco: Franco's mother. He called the Woodstock Police Department and asked them to send a unit to Karen Anderson's house. They reported that the house had been abandoned. Jason feared that there would be no more clues because he believed that Franco wanted to keep Aiden for himself.

Dvd #3C 8/2 Jason, Dante, and Lucky discussed Franco at Jason's penthouse. Jason was convinced that Franco had abducted Aiden because he thought that having a baby to bond with from birth would make him like Jason. Jason told Lucky and Dante that he had figured that out after replaying the conversation he had with Franco in the stairwell when he talked with Franco at the Los Angeles art exhibition. Jason said that taking the baby had been Franco's real goal and that everything else had been misdirection and a diversion. Jason thought that taking the baby was Franco's attempt to form a relationship with another human like the one that Jason had with Michael. Lucky suggested that they try to find Franco's mother, but Jason thought it was a waste of time. Lucky said that Franco's mother was the only lead they had, and he did not want to be the one who had to tell Elizabeth that her baby was not returning. Even though he thought it might be a waste of time, Lucky left to check for clues in the home and town where Franco's mother had been living.

Franco took baby Aiden to his mom. He told her he wanted her to have a child who would not disappoint her. Franco's mom was charmed and said she would keep the baby. She said that she was thinking of naming the baby Pablo. Franco wanted to know if it was in honor of Picasso. His mom said that they could not have too many artists in the family. When Franco told his mom that he had to leave, she wanted to know if he was in trouble. Franco denied any problems and said that he had to take care of some business. After he left, she told baby Aiden that they would be very happy in their new home on the Oregon coast.

8/4 Elizabeth woke up in her hospital bed from a restless sleep to find Helena hovering over her. Helena berated Elizabeth for making foolish choices that resulted in Aiden's kidnapping. Elizabeth demanded that Helena leave. Helena continued to badger Elizabeth, but Nikolas arrived and threw Helena out. Nikolas began to apologize, but Elizabeth wondered if it was her fault that their baby had been kidnapped.

At her new house, Franco's mother answered a call from "Bobbie" while she rocked a sleeping Aiden, whom she called Pablo. Franco reassured her that the adoption was legal. After the call, she talked to the baby about plans for the future and told him how thankful she was to her son for giving her another child.

Franco went to a private jet. As the plane prepared for takeoff, he made a phone call. He told the person on the other end that he wanted to book a very special model. In his lap was a magazine that was opened to a full-page picture of Brenda.

Elizabeth told Steven that she'd decided to check out. He apologized for the lapse in security that allowed for Aiden to be kidnapped. She began to talk about things she should have done differently, but Steven stated that the kidnapping was in no way her fault. Nikolas picked Elizabeth up as she was released from the hospital. He assured her and reminded her that they needed to keep the faith. They arrived home to find the remnants of a surprise party. Elizabeth broke down, and Nikolas comforted her.

8/5 In Astoria, on the front porch, Karen cooed to "Pablo" as she promised him that she would take good care of him.

After Lucky landed in Oregon, he made his way to Astoria. Dante called Lucky to let him know that Jason was on his way back to Pentonville because Ronnie had decided it was more important to take a hard line against Sonny than to save a baby. Dante advised Lucky to call Spinelli for help. Lucky didn't think that Spinelli would cooperate with Jason in jail. Dante suggested that Lucky remind Spinelli that a baby's life was at stake. Spinelli was hard at work on his laptop when Lucky called. Spinelli was upset because Lucky hadn't been around to stop Ronnie from taking Jason back to jail. Lucky promised that he wasn't the enemy, Franco was. He warned Spinelli that if something happened to Aiden then Spinelli wouldn't be able to live with himself. Spinelli acknowledged that Lucky had a point. Spinelli revealed that he had discovered that Franco had transferred some money to buy a house at 227 Larchmont Lane in Astoria. Spinelli explained that the title had been put in Karen Robertson's name. Lucky realized that Franco's mother's name was Karen and that Franco's first name was Robert. Spinelli and Lucky agreed that Karen Robertson was likely Franco's mother, Karen Anderson. Lucky was indebted to Spinelli. Spinelli agreed that Lucky owed him one, so he wanted Lucky to find Aiden and then return the baby to his parents.

A short time later, Lucky was at Karen's house, but Karen and the baby weren't there. As Lucky looked around the outside of the house, a young woman called out to him. She identified herself as Karen's neighbor and then asked if she could help Lucky. Lucky explained that he was the ex-boyfriend of Karen's daughter and the father of the baby. The neighbor smiled as she admitted that "Pablo" was cute. Lucky carefully hid his relief at her confirmation that Karen had Aiden. Later, Lucky was hiding in the bushes when Karen returned home with Aiden.

On the docks, Helena admitted to Thor that she suspected that the baby would never be recovered. She didn't want to let Nikolas continue grieving for a "brat" that wasn't his, so she had decided it was time to let Nikolas and Elizabeth know that Lucky was the baby's real father.

Elizabeth and Nikolas stared at the welcome home banner above Elizabeth's fireplace. Elizabeth promised that things would be different if Aiden were returned to them. Nikolas was surprised when Elizabeth agreed to move to Wyndemere with the children. Nikolas didn't want Elizabeth to make a decision based on fear. He suggested that they focus on getting Aiden home. Elizabeth regretted that it had taken her so long to accept that he was Aiden's father. She realized that her relationship with Lucky was over because Lucky had understood that they were too toxic for each other. Elizabeth conceded that she should have let Lucky go instead of trying to blame Nikolas for everything. She prayed that their son was returned to them and vowed that she would raise Aiden with Nikolas. Nikolas wrapped his arms around Elizabeth and then held her.

Later, Elizabeth let Nikolas know that she was ready to call Audrey, so that he could pick up the boys. Nikolas thought it would help Elizabeth to be around Cam and Jake. He offered to leave once the boys were home, but Elizabeth wanted Nikolas to stay. She hoped that he could help her break the news to Cam and Jake that their brother had been taken. Elizabeth jumped when someone rang the doorbell. She raced to the door, hoping that Aiden had been found. Elizabeth was disappointed when she discovered Helena standing on her doorstep. Nikolas warned Helena that they didn't have time to deal with her because they were focused on finding their son. Helena revealed that she had critical information about the baby.

8/6 Lucky observed Karen take "Pablo" into her house. On the phone, Lucky talked to Spinelli, who sent him a photo of Franco's mother, which allowed Lucky to positively identify the woman. Lucky posed as a census taker to speak with the woman. At first, she resisted. But Lucky's Spencer charm won her over, and she invited him in. Once inside, Karen explained to Lucky that Pablo was adopted and named after Pablo Picasso. She admitted that she also had an adult son named Bobby, a successful artist, but that she didn't know where he was. Lucky pretended to have an interest in art and asked what her other son's name was. She declined to share that information because, she explained, one never knew who one's true friends were, when one was a celebrity. Lucky asked about the adoption, which made her suspicious. Karen threw him out. Lucky went away, briefly, but returned and admitted that he was a cop looking for a kidnapped baby. He laid it all on the line and told her the truth: that Pablo's name was really Aiden and that he'd been kidnapped from General Hospital in Port Charles. He claimed to know this because, he told her, he was Aiden's father.

Nikolas and Elizabeth confronted Helena in the living room of Elizabeth's house. Helena continued to berate Elizabeth for what she referred to as selfishness. Nikolas demanded information on the kidnapping from his aunt. The doorbell rang, and Nikolas answered the door. Alexis entered, dismayed to see Helena. Alexis threatened to throw Helena out of the house, but Helena condescendingly told Alexis to stay out of her and Nikolas' business. Alexis responded that there was nothing between Helena and her grandson. "Nikolas hates you. We all do," she snapped. Nikolas told Helena to leave unless she could provide information that would lead him and Elizabeth to their son. She left the house but not before uttering a cryptic warning for him to remember that day. After Helena's exit, Alexis made it clear that Elizabeth could expect nothing but support from Alexis, whatever Elizabeth needed. Nikolas caught up to Helena on the waterfront and demanded to know what she was up to and why she continued to torment Elizabeth. Helena asked him how diligent he thought Lucky was being in the search for Aiden, given that the child was the product of an affair between Lucky's fiancée and brother. Nikolas uttered that he should have banished Helena long before. He accused her of aiding Franco in the kidnapping. Helena swore on Stavros' name that she was not keeping Nikolas' son from him.

8/9 In Astoria, Oregon, Lucky managed to get inside Karen's house. He showed his badge and told her that Pablo was actually his kidnapped son, Aiden. Lucky told Karen the story of his relationship to Elizabeth, including the affair with Nikolas, except that in Lucky's version, he, not Nikolas was Aiden's father. He stressed the heartache that Aiden's real mother was feeling when he asked Karen to put herself in Elizabeth's place. At first, Karen was reluctant to believe Lucky, but he was so sincere and non-threatening, that Karen relinquished the baby.

On the plane back to Port Charles, Lucky bonded with Aiden. He told the boy that he had claimed to be Aiden's father so that he could get an immediate reaction from Karen. When Lucky did not correct a flight attendant's mistaken impression that he was Aiden's father, Lucky told Aiden that it did not matter what strangers thought. He went on to warn Aiden about the scary Cassadines, particularly Helena. He told Aiden that the Spencer side balanced them out. Lucky told Aiden that although he had been through an unusual few days, he was loved and things would settle down once he was home with his loving family. Lucky told Aiden that he could have been the baby's father. He told the baby that he had spent a lot of years trying to create a life with Elizabeth. Lucky told Aiden that deep down, he would probably always wish the he, not Nikolas was Aiden's father.

Shirley's hostile daughter, Marny found Elizabeth at the hospital and inquired about Shirley's things. Elizabeth said that Shirley's jewelry was being held for her. Marny disparaged Shirley's efforts at jewelry making. Marny was still angry because Shirley had left her husband and children years earlier to lead a life of adventure with another. At first, she refused to take the jewelry that Shirley had left behind. Elizabeth told Marny how helpful Shirley had been to her and how she would always be grateful for the time she had spent with Shirley and the wise counsel that Shirley had given her in a time of crisis. Elizabeth said that Shirley had regrets but that she had made the best decision she could in the circumstances when the alternative was to make them all miserable. Elizabeth told Marny that Shirley had talked about her with great love and pride. After listening to Elizabeth, Marny's attitude was changed when she left with Epiphany to collect Shirley's belongings.

Nikolas joined Elizabeth and they agreed that it was time to tell the boys that Aiden was missing. Nikolas and Elizabeth were struggling to tell Cameron, Jake, and Spencer what had happened to Aiden but were saved when Lucky walked in with the baby. Both Elizabeth and Nikolas were overjoyed. Nikolas told Lucky that he would always be grateful that Lucky had found and returned Aiden to his parents. Elizabeth, holding Aiden, sat on the couch next to the boys. Nikolas sat next to her and put his arm around her shoulders. As Lucky opened the door, he was overcome by the sweet family tableau that they made.

8/11 Maxie found Lucky standing on the pier in the rain. She shared her umbrella with him as she led him to Jake's, so that they could dry off. After they sat down, Maxie questioned why Lucky had been standing in the rain. Lucky revealed that he had found Aiden and then returned the infant to Elizabeth and Nikolas. Maxie was happy to hear that the baby had been found safe and sound, but she was shocked to learn that Franco's mother had the baby. Lucky credited Spinelli with helping him to locate Karen and Aiden. Maxie smiled, but didn't dwell on Spinelli's role in the recovery of the kidnapped infant; she wanted to know what was going on with Lucky. Lucky confessed that he had lied to Karen by claiming that Aiden had been his son. Maxie realized that a part of Lucky had wanted to believe the lie. Lucky didn't deny it. He acknowledged that he had told himself that it was for the best that Nikolas was Aiden's father; however, he felt as if something had fit when he had held Aiden during the flight home. Maxie admitted that she didn't have a maternal bone in her body, but she believed that there was a good reason that Lucky felt so fatherly toward Aiden. Lucky asked her to clarify what she had meant about his connection to Aiden. Maxie reminded Lucky that he was Aiden's uncle. She pointed to Mac as a perfect example of a man who had loved the children he had raised, even though they hadn't been his biological children. Lucky smiled as he confessed that there were times that Maxie was quite wise.

8/16 Ronnie tried to question Michael, but Lucky appeared and said that he had spoken to the alleged witness who was a woman in her eighties. Lucky said that she could only describe the man with Johnny as tall and blonde. Lucky told Ronnie that her description was not detailed enough to allow Ronnie to take Michael to the police station for violation of his parole. When Ronnie wanted to put Michael in a lineup, Lucky said that the witness did not want to get involved and would not appear to look at a lineup. Ronnie was frustrated and left after accusing Lucky and Dante of being part of a cover-up.

Lucky told both Dante and Michael that he wanted to know the truth. Michael then told Lucky that he had been talking to Johnny about making peace with Sonny when he noticed the speeding car and pushed Johnny to the ground. He told Lucky that the shooter was not one of Sonny's men. Both Dante and Lucky acknowledged the irony of the cover-up they were carrying out on Michael's behalf. Dante said that it was a cover-up that got Michael sent to Pentonville in the first place. Michael said that he did not care what he had to do as long as he did not have to go back to prison.

Lulu went to the police station to see Lucky. She told him she needed some advice about Dante from a guy's perspective. Lucky wanted to know if something was wrong, but Lulu said no. She said that she was very happy with the way things were and so was Dante. She said that the fly in the ointment was Olivia, who had scolded Dante about not making a marriage proposal. Lulu said that she was not ready to get married and neither was Dante. She told Lucky that since Olivia's interference, she was afraid that Dante would propose too soon.

8/17 At the police station, Lulu and Lucky talked about marriage. Lulu suggested that saying, "I do" seemed to be the fastest way to kill a relationship. Lucky was bothered by his sister's cynicism. Lulu shrugged as she explained that what she had with Dante worked, so she didn't want to ruin it with talk of marriage. Lulu realized that happily ever after didn't exist, which made her wonder why people got married. Lucky conceded that vows and a piece of paper didn't make a difference; it was human nature that messed up relationships because people had unrealistic expectations. According to Lucky, too many made assumptions about their loved ones, which eventually led to great disappointments. Lucky advised Lulu to run if a guy ever told her that she completed him. He explained that if a guy wasn't whole, then he wouldn't be good for anyone else. Lulu was a bit taken aback by her brother's attitude. Lucky advised Lulu not to make assumptions about what was troubling Dante. Lucky insisted that Lulu and Dante had to be honest with each other if they hoped to make their relationship work.

Shortly after Lulu left, Michael arrived. Michael explained that he had been sent to pick up snacks and drinks for Jason's welcome home party, but he had decided to stop by the station to let Lucky know that Sonny's men hadn't been responsible for the drive-by shooting. Michael explained that he had gotten a good look at the men in the car and that none of them had worked for Sonny. Lucky reminded Michael that Sonny had put everything into motion, so it didn't matter if Sonny's men hadn't been in the car. Lucky warned Michael to stay out of it because someone would end up killed.

Later, Jason stopped by the police station at Lucky's request. Lucky let Jason know about Michael's visit. Jason was surprised that Michael hadn't told him that he had been present when Santos' men had gone after Johnny. Lucky suggested that perhaps Michael had been reluctant to worry Jason. Jason was relieved when Lucky assured him that Michael's name had been left off of the report, so Michael wouldn't face any parole violations. However, Lucky wanted Jason to talk to Sonny because Lucky feared that it would soon turn into a bloodbath.

At the Webber residence, Nikolas watched Cameron and Jake play on the floor. Cam wondered if he would be allowed to ride Spencer's pony when they moved to Wyndemere. Nikolas suggested that Cam ask his mother. Elizabeth entered the room in time to hear Nikolas' comment, so she wondered what they had been talking about. Nikolas explained that Cam wanted to ride Nipit. Elizabeth didn't have a problem with Cam riding the pony, but she made it clear to the boys that their move was only temporary. Elizabeth sent Cam and Jake to their room to pack some of their things while she fussed over Aiden. Nikolas wondered if Elizabeth had second thoughts. She smiled at Nikolas as she assured him that she didn't feel pressured to move to Wyndemere. She confessed that she was actually excited about what it could mean for them and their family.

At the Webber residence, Robin confessed that she was surprised that Elizabeth was moving in with Nikolas. Elizabeth realized that she had been hard on Nikolas in the past, but she wanted to give everyone a chance to be a family and bond with Aiden. Robin was curious if Elizabeth and Nikolas were a couple. Elizabeth had no idea what the future held; she didn't even know if she should ever consider getting involved in another relationship, but things were better with Nikolas because she was no longer angry with him. Robin was happy for Elizabeth; however, she advised Elizabeth not to be too hard on herself because she had made a mistake. Elizabeth appreciated Robin's kindness, but Elizabeth wondered if Robin would have felt the same way if Robin had cheated on Patrick or if Patrick had cheated on Robin. "Probably not," Robin confessed. Elizabeth smiled; she was grateful that she had a beautiful baby boy with Nikolas, so she decided it was time to make the right decision for her children. Robin understood, but she urged Elizabeth to squeeze in a few right decisions for herself. Robin acknowledged that it took courage to give yourself to someone, but Robin was living proof that it was worth it.

Later, Cam raced out to the limousine where Jake was waiting. Nikolas let Elizabeth know that she could change her mind, but she insisted that she wanted to see where things would go with them. Nikolas picked up Aiden's carrier and then took his son to the limousine. Elizabeth took one last look at her living room, turned off the light, and then closed the door behind her.

8/18 Nikolas, Elizabeth, and the boys arrived at Wyndemere. Cameron and Jake were thrilled when they spotted an assortment of huge colorful cupcakes set out on the sideboard. Elizabeth allowed her sons to have one cupcake, but she reminded them that they were expected to clean up after themselves and to thank the cook for the treats. After Cam, Jake, and Spencer dashed off to play, Nikolas admitted that he was happy that Elizabeth was giving living at Wyndemere a try.

Later, Nikolas and Elizabeth discussed the boys' sleeping arrangements. Elizabeth chuckled as she warned Nikolas that the boys would probably slip into each other's rooms during the night. Nikolas was curious if she liked her room. Elizabeth assured him that it was fine. Her eyes lit up when she spotted tea and s'mores on the sideboard. She realized that Nikolas knew that the treats were her guilty pleasure. Nikolas grinned. Nikolas wanted Elizabeth to let him know if she felt smothered. He assured her that the staff would do as much, or as little, as she wanted. Elizabeth confessed that she had been so focused on proving that she could do everything that she had failed to realize that she was only proving it to herself. She appreciated everything that Nikolas had done for her. Later, Nikolas held Aiden while Elizabeth took a bath. Nikolas assured Aiden that Elizabeth was a great mother, and he vowed to be a better father to his newborn son. Elizabeth entered the room in time hear Nikolas' heartfelt words. As they gazed at the baby, Elizabeth and Nikolas admitted that they had a beautiful son.

At Jake's, Lucky was curious what made Maxie think that Lisa had crossed the line with Patrick. Maxie confessed that she saw shades of herself, while she had been obsessed with Lucky, in Lisa. Maxie acknowledged that Lisa might not be scoring pills for Patrick, but she suspected something was going on. Lucky clarified that Maxie wasn't solely to blame for their affair. Maxie argued that she had known that Lucky was married, but she appreciated that Lucky wanted to take part of the blame. Lucky reminded Maxie that he had known what he had been doing when he had cheated on Elizabeth. Maxie was touched that Lucky didn't blame her. Lucky believed that things had worked out as they should; Elizabeth and the boys had moved to Wyndemere. Maxie wondered if Lucky were okay with that. "Why wouldn't I be?" Lucky asked.

Later, Lucky returned to their table with some drinks. Maxie was happy to note that he was drinking club soda. Lucky credited Maxie for keeping him from drinking, but Maxie insisted that Lucky had stopped himself. Maxie and Lucky returned to the topic of Lisa. Maxie told Lucky about Patrick's past with Lisa, which made Lucky wonder if Patrick were simply engaging in some harmless flirtation with an old flame. Maxie insisted that Patrick looked more like a man who was being stalked. She told him about her encounter with Lisa while Robin had been out of town. Lucky suggested that there could have been an innocent explanation for Lisa's visit with Patrick, but Maxie argued that she recognized the signs that Lisa had been up to something. Lucky wished that Maxie would stop carrying the guilt of their affair. Maxie confessed that she regretted the things that she had done to be with Lucky, but she didn't regret being with him because she had enjoyed his company. Maxie realized that she had made their discussion about her instead of seeking advice on how to deal with Lisa. Maxie started to leave, but Lucky admitted that he had hoped to invite her to play a game of pool. Maxie didn't want his pity. Lucky assured that it wasn't pity; he had intended to invite her earlier.

8/23 Lucky arrived on the scene and questioned Ethan, who pointed the finger at Sonny. Lucky wanted to know what had happened, but Ethan hedged. He said that Johnny was a friend and that he had seen that day coming. Ethan said that Johnny had been framed for murder and almost killed in a car bomb. He asked Lucky when Johnny got to fight back. Lucky wanted to know if Johnny had gone gunning for Sonny or if Sonny had gone gunning for Johnny. Ethan told Lucky to go ask Sonny. Alone with Ethan, Johnny said he was dying to say, "I told you so." Both were laughing. Ethan said he thought the plan was to kill Sonny. He asked Johnny how he had screwed that up. Neither noticed Lucky lurking in the doorway.

8/24 At the hospital, Lucky listened as Ethan stepped into Johnny's examination cubicle to visit with Johnny. Johnny conceded that Ethan had been right. Ethan joked that Johnny was getting sentimental over a flesh wound. Johnny's laughter faded as his eyes rolled into the back of his head and then the alarms on his monitors sounded. Maya rushed into the examination cubicle and then ordered Ethan to leave. As Ethan passed Lucky he asked, "You still think it was self-defense?" Johnny was rushed to surgery a few minutes later.

Lucky was curious what Johnny had meant when he had insisted that Ethan had been right. Ethan pointed out that everyone knew that Sonny and Johnny had wanted each other dead. Lucky wondered if Johnny had carried a gun. Ethan admitted that Johnny was usually armed, but Johnny never advertised it by waving his gun around. Lucky was curious why a gun hadn't been found on Johnny. Ethan suggested that perhaps it was one of the few times that Johnny hadn't armed himself. Lucky didn't think it made sense for Sonny to walk up to Johnny on a busy street corner with witnesses and just shoot Johnny without any attempt to cover it up. Lucky realized that it was in Sonny to murder someone; however, Sonny wasn't the careless type. Ethan reminded Lucky that Sonny had been getting away with murder for years, so he wasn't surprised that Sonny had gotten bolder. Lucky approached Maya and Ethan to ask if he could talk to Maya about Johnny. Ethan pointed out that Maya hadn't witnessed the shooting, but Maya assured Lucky that she didn't mind answering his questions. Maya asked Ethan to fetch them something to drink and then turned to answer Lucky's questions. Unfortunately for Lucky, Maya wasn't able to provide Lucky with any valuable information about the shooting.

Later, Dante showed up at the hospital to get an update from Lucky. Lucky suspected that Ethan was hiding something, but Dante was certain that Sonny had shot Johnny without justification. Dante argued that Sonny was trying to lie his way out of an attempt to murder Johnny.

8/25 At Wyndemere, Elizabeth, Nikolas, and the boys enjoyed breakfast while they made plans for the day. Nikolas offered to take the boys to the stable to groom Nipit and then take the boys riding. Afterwards, Nikolas planned to take everyone swimming. The boys were excited, but Elizabeth decided to stay behind, so that she could take a short nap with Aiden. She promised to meet them at the stables before Nikolas took the boys swimming. After Nikolas and the boys left, Elizabeth rocked Aiden and talked to him about Wyndemere. She was unaware that Nikolas had returned. Nikolas listened as Elizabeth quietly confessed that Aiden's brothers loved Wyndemere and seemed to be having a wonderful time. She vowed that she would do everything in her power to make it work for them. Elizabeth just wished that she didn't feel so out of place in the castle.

At the police station, Lucky acknowledged that Ethan was loyal to Johnny and therefore unlikely to reveal anything useful about the shooting, but Lucky still had a few questions for Ethan. Lucky was curious what Ethan planned to do if Johnny survived. Lucky didn't think that Ethan would be able to continue flying under the radar as he had been. Ethan agreed, but he insisted that he hoped Lucky didn't expect him to suddenly turn into a law-abiding citizen. Ethan admitted that it was a shame that he and Lucky were on opposite sides of the law. Lucky suggested that Ethan could always consider becoming a cop, but Ethan laughed at the absurdity of him joining the law enforcement community. However, Ethan could see some benefits to having a badge. Ethan admitted that he was surprised that Lucky had opted to become a police officer. He wondered if Lucky ever missed "coloring outside of the lines." Lucky didn't defend his decision, but he did warn Ethan that he wouldn't give his brother a free pass on murder. Ethan assured Lucky that he would never resort to killing someone in cold blood. Ethan suggested that if Lucky became tired of being a cop, he and Ethan could work together. Ethan believed that there were endless opportunities for them if they joined forces.

Shortly after Ethan left, Maxie entered the police station to find out if Lucky had checked into Lisa Niles's past. Lucky wondered if anything had happened to prompt Maxie's sudden urgency to know about Lisa's background. Maxie quickly filled Lucky in on Lisa's odd behavior and Lisa's unauthorized outing with Emma. Maxie was eager to find out if there might be anything in Lisa's background to indicate that Robin and Emma were in danger. Lucky admitted that Lisa had led a quiet life before moving to Port Charles. He conceded that Lisa had a few citations in college for drinking, but nothing serious. Maxie was curious if any of Lisa's ex-boyfriends had mysteriously disappeared, but Lucky shook his head. Lucky reminded Maxie that Patrick had participated in the betrayal, so it wasn't entirely Lisa's fault. Lucky was confident that Lisa would snap out of it once everything settled down, but Maxie was certain that Lisa would continue to cause more trouble for Robin. Lucky was surprised when Lisa entered the police station, introduced herself, and then explained that Robin had threatened to kill her. Lisa wanted to file a report because she believed that Robin had meant it.

8/26 At Wyndemere, Nikolas stood in the doorway while Elizabeth quietly spoke to Aiden. Elizabeth explained that being with Nikolas and Spencer was good for all of them, so she was determined to make it work. Elizabeth realized that Aiden's brothers loved Wyndemere, so she believed that she would be the most selfish person in the world if she were to let her own discomfort stand in the way of everyone's happiness. Elizabeth was also reluctant to deprive Aiden of his legacy. Nikolas entered the room as Elizabeth started to put Aiden down for his nap. Nikolas didn't give any indication that he had overheard her as he told her about the boys' antics while they rode Nipit. Elizabeth smiled as she congratulated Nikolas on finally having a family. Nikolas returned the smile and then quietly asked her how she was holding up. Elizabeth continued to smile as she assured him that everyone was enjoying themselves.

Later, Nikolas placed a call to Elizabeth's sister, Sarah. Sarah was thrilled to hear that Elizabeth had agreed to move in with Nikolas, but Nikolas suggested that she not get too excited. He explained that Elizabeth wasn't happy at Wyndemere, so he had hoped that Sarah would give Elizabeth a graceful way out by inviting her sister to visit. Sarah was curious if Nikolas wanted Elizabeth to leave. He confessed that he didn't, but he wanted Elizabeth to be happy, which wouldn't happen at Wyndemere.

When Nikolas and the boys returned to Wyndemere for lunch, Cameron asked his mother if he could have a pony. Elizabeth chuckled as she reminded Cam that they didn't have anywhere to keep a pony. Spencer quickly offered to let Cam ride Nipit whenever Cam wanted. Cam smiled brightly as he admitted that he loved living at Wyndemere and never wanted to leave. Moments later, Elizabeth's cell phone rang. She was surprised to see that it was Sarah, so she stepped away to talk to her sister. Nikolas took the boys swimming. He returned to the castle a short time later with assurances that Norma was watching the boys, along with one of the stable hands, who was a certified lifeguard. Nikolas promised that he had made the boys wait an hour before they were allowed to swim. Elizabeth smiled as she confided that the rule was an old wives' tale. Elizabeth then turned serious as she told Nikolas about Sarah's invitation to visit her in Northern California. Nikolas encouraged Elizabeth to spend time with Sarah, but Elizabeth reminded him that it would mean that she would be taking Aiden with her on the trip. Nikolas admitted that he would miss his son, but he thought that it was important for Aiden to get to know his aunt. Nikolas promised to make all of the arrangements, so Elizabeth wouldn't have to deal with it.

A short time later, Elizabeth and the boys were packed and ready to go. Elizabeth was impressed with how quickly Nikolas had managed to put the trip together. Cam and Spencer shook hands as they said their goodbyes and then Cam asked Nikolas when they could return to Wyndemere. Nikolas assured Cam that he would always be welcome. Elizabeth promised to send pictures of Aiden every day. After Elizabeth and the boys left, Spencer admitted that he wished that they could have stayed longer. Nikolas agreed, but he explained that one day Spencer would learn to love with an "open hand and hope."

At the police station, Lisa admitted that she was a bit embarrassed that she felt the need to lodge a complaint against Robin. Lucky was curious what made Lisa think that Robin intended to harm her. Lisa confessed that she'd had an affair with Patrick. She quickly explained that she and Patrick had a "serious" relationship in college, so there had been an instant connection between them when she had arrived in Port Charles. According to Lisa, nature had taken its course when Robin had gone to Africa. Lisa assured Lucky that she wasn't trying to make excuses for what she had done. Lisa acknowledged that Robin had every right to be furious, but Lisa had been unsettled by the way that Robin had threatened her. Lucky confessed that he was biased because he had known Robin for a very long time. Lucky explained that Robin had always shown grace under pressure and he thought that she was an extraordinary person. However, Lucky conceded that people could act differently when they felt betrayed. Lucky was curious what Lisa wanted him to do. Lisa confessed that she had considered asking for a restraining order, but she had changed her mind after talking to Lucky. Lisa realized that it would be difficult to enforce because she and Robin worked together at the hospital, so she had decided to hold off on it. Lisa was satisfied knowing that Lucky knew what was going on in case anything happened.

8/30 Out in the woods, one of the Lopez thugs broke in the cabin and Sam shot him. Jason almost shot the next intruder, who turned out to be Lucky. Lucky explained that he had been following the Lopez gang and had been about to call for backup when he was spotted and had to run. He had dropped his cell phone, but had fortunately spotted the cabin before the gang caught up with him. Sam and Jason explained that their adventure had begun when Sam had tried to get evidence against the Lopez gang so that she could clear Jason of Ronnie's false charges. Lucky was glad to hear she had evidence but sorry it had been lost when Lopez had smashed her cell phone. Jason had rescued Sam, but in doing so had ended up destroying the Lopez gang's van and getting trapped in the cabin after Sam sprained an ankle. Since Lucky's car was nearby, Jason suggested that Sam and Lucky make a run for it while he held off the Lopez thugs. Both Sam and Lucky refused that plan because it meant that Jason would have to hold off five or six armed men. Lucky suggested that they wait. He said that if he did not check in soon, the PCPD would start looking for him. Before the threesome made a decision, the thugs tossed burning bottle of gasoline through a window and the cabin caught fire.

8/31 In the woods, Lucky, Sam, and Jason weighed their options when they realized that the cabin that they were hiding in had been set on fire. They realized that if they ran out of the front door then Lopez's men would open fire on them. Lucky decided that their best hope of escaping the inferno was if Lucky created a diversion at the front of the cabin, so that Jason and Sam could slip out the back door. The plan was put into motion. Moments later, Jason and Sam made it to safety. Jason and Sam breathed a sigh of relief when Lucky caught up to them minutes later. Unfortunately for them, the danger had not passed. Lopez's men continued to fire at them. Jason decided that it was his turn to draw the men away, so that Sam and Lucky could escape. Jason raced through the woods, firing his gun. A short time later, Lopez's men had scattered or were dead. Lucky was annoyed when he finally heard the sound of police sirens, so Lucky instructed Jason and Sam to let him do all of the talking when the police arrived.

9/3 Michael paid a visit to Johnny in his hospital room. Michael accused Johnny of having ambushed Sonny. Johnny claimed that he'd been unarmed when Sonny shot him. Lucky arrived as Michael demanded that Johnny recant the story he'd told the police. Lucky told Michael it was unwise for Michael to have any contact with Johnny and demanded that he leave. After Michael left, Lucky started an audio recorder and began to question Johnny. However, Johnny offered Lucky a job instead. Johnny asked Lucky, "Wouldn't you rather laugh with the sinners rather than die with the saints?" Lucky was not amused and left.

Lucky went to Dante's loft and ran into Lulu. Lucky told her about his encounter with Johnny and that Johnny had offered him a job. Lucky admitted that a part of him almost wanted to say yes. Lulu cautioned Lucky to beware. She reminded him that he'd never been good at following rules. Lucky lamented that the bad guys had the advantage and that the good guys got "stuck, coloring inside the lines." He said he kept hearing their father's voice inside his head asking what Lucky was thinking when he became a cop. Lulu was surprised at how disillusioned her brother had become. He assured her that he wasn't going to join a criminal organization but that he sometimes missed being an outlaw. As Lucky left, he told Lulu that he was probably just venting but that he'd let her know if he made any career decisions.

9/7 Lucky asked Maya about Johnny's condition, but she told Lucky that he should call it quits for the night, as he'd been on the go since early that morning. He replied that she'd been working as long as he had. Lucky asked why she wasn't enjoying Ethan's company. Maya made it clear that there was nothing between her and Ethan, but Lucky didn't believe her.

Robin approached Lisa and demanded that she stay away from Emma. She called Lisa a "psycho bitch" and punched her in the face. With many of the staff witnessing the confrontation, Robin threatened to kill Lisa should Emma be harmed. Lisa called on Patrick to confirm that she had been with him in the scrub room until just then. Patrick attested to that but pointed out that he had no idea where Lisa had been prior to that. Steven stepped in and suspended Robin, pending further investigation.

Lucky and Maxie went to the lab to check out the situation. Maxie demanded that Lucky arrest Lisa, but he stated that they'd have to eliminate Robin as a suspect first. Mac showed up, and Lucky and Maxie updated him. Lucky called attention to the urgency of gathering evidence, because Robin was unraveling.

9/9 In Lucky's apartment, Lucky was on the phone with Mac. Lucky explained that they needed to wait for Lisa to slip up. Lucky conceded that Lisa's complaint against Robin hadn't been necessary, but Robin had threatened to kill Lisa in front of witnesses. Lucky advised Mac that they needed to go by the book and follow the rules. After a moment, Lucky agreed that he was sick of the rules too. Lucky was forced to end the call when someone knocked on the door. It was Tracy.

Tracy offered to pay Lucky to find Luke. Lucky wondered if Tracy were ready to forgive Luke. Tracy denied that she was, but she was desperate for Luke to return home, so that she could have someone to be mad at. Lucky reminded Tracy that he couldn't just up and go because he had a job. Tracy laughed; she recognized the look in Lucky's eyes. Tracy knew the Spencers well enough to sense when they were dreaming of a scam. She was certain that Lucky was looking for a reason to leave town, so she offered to pay him any amount to find Luke. "Go raise some hell on my dime," she tempted Lucky. After Tracy left, Lucky put a call in to Luke's fence in Amsterdam. Lucky knew of a recent heist that had Luke's name all over it. He was certain that Luke would eventually turn to the fence for help. Lucky asked the man to let Luke know that Lucky was looking for him.