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"Nothin' Could Be Finer Than Some
Lovin' In the Diner"
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"Nothin' Could Be Finer Than Some
Lovin' In the Diner" |
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MARCAL SCENES PAGE 30
Scene 35 Of All These Things,
Letting Go Was the Hardest Monday, October 20, 2003 At The Palace, Nora is thanking her campaign workers. Nora: I don't think I could have done it without your help. Really, you guys were awesome. Really, thank you. Hey, where were you? You weren't at the rally. Bo: I know. I’m sorry. But, you know, I heard you moved up two points in the polls. Nora: Yeah, but don't get too excited, don't get too excited. It's not going to happen, I don't think. I’ll still lose, anyway. Marcie: No, don't give up. Miracles happen. I know they do. Come on, Ron. Ron and Marcie walk away. Nora approaches Bo. Nora: OK. I don't think you came here for the campaign, so what's up? Bo: I’m looking for Gabrielle. Ron and Marcie are now sitting at a table. Ron: What was all that talk about miracles? Marcie: Nothing. Ron: You can’t fool me, Marce. I know something's up. What's up? Marcie: You know what? I am in the mood for a burger. Ron: All right, come on. Spill. Talk to me. Look, if you can’t talk to me, who are you going to talk to?
In Atlantic City, newlywed Natalie has just won a game in the pool tournament. Arthur: Beautiful. Woman: Good job. Natalie: Thanks. You, too. Cristian: Congratulations. Natalie: Thank you. Jessica: You're even better than the last time that I saw you. Natalie: What are you guys doing here? Jessica: Oh, well, you know, we thought that you might need a cheering section. Carlotta has Jamie. Cristian: Cool. Let me get you a drink. Antonio: Yeah, I could use one after that long flight. Cristian: Be right back. Natalie: So, it looks like things are going really well for you and Antonio. Jessica: Yeah, well, it's the first time away together, so -- Natalie: Well, I tell you what -- I am going to win this tournament for you guys just to thank you for putting on such a wonderful wedding. Jessica: Natalie, you don't have to thank us. You know, right now everything is just so perfect. Arthur: Excuse me. Business. Jessica: OK. Arthur: Thank you. You did great, kiddo. Next up, you play the Killer. Natalie: Yeah, I've heard about her. Arthur: She's great. Have you seen her games? Natalie: No time. Arthur: How many times do I have to tell you? If you don't know the strategy, how do you expect to beat them? Natalie: I got married. Arthur: That's why we wanted you here. We need you to win this. Natalie: I’ll try. Arthur: Try is not good enough. The boss wants you in the finals. Natalie: Look, do you think that I want to lose? Max: She'll win. I’ll make sure of it. Arthur: Hey, Max. What are you doing here? Natalie: My coach, I hope. Arthur: Coach, huh? Question -- can she deliver? Max: I guarantee it. Arthur: Beautiful. I’m sorry about your son. Max: Thank you. Natalie: Max, you didn’t have to come all the way down here with what's going on. Max: Ah, actually, it's easier for me being here. Natalie: Well, tell you what. We'll win this for Al.
At The Palace, Ron and Marcie continue their conversation. Marcie: The wedding was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. Ron: I’m surprised you even went. Marcie: I couldn't not go. You know, I never thought I’d care about fancy weddings and all that kind of stuff. Ron: Yeah, well, that's good, because we're not the Buchanans. Marcie: No, it's not about the money. Ron, Al and I -- we were for keeps. We -- we hated each other when we first met, but from the moment he first kissed me, it was -- Ron: I know. Not everybody gets that, Marce. Marcie: Oh, I know. I know. But when Father Joey said, "as long as you both shall live --" I’m sorry. I can’t talk about this right – Marcie sees Al on the patio. Ron: Hey, hey -- hey, what's -- Marcie: I’m sorry. Ron: No, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.
In Atlantic City, Natalie reacts to her victory. Natalie: I’m so nervous, I can barely hold my stick. Max: Look, don't think about the match, all right? Hey -- focus on one shot at a time. There's nothing in the world except that cue, the balls, and the pocket. Natalie: Yeah, but what if I can’t? Max: You can. You think you have confidence, you will have confidence. Natalie: Max, I lose this, I go home. Max: Natalie, you can do this, OK? That's why I’m here. I can’t be there for Al, and that's why I’m here for you. Natalie: I heard she's good. Max: She is. I've seen her game. I know her tricks. One shot at a time. Go get her, girl. Man: Oh.
At Bo’s apartment, Gabrielle surprises Bo. Gabrielle: Bo, you're just -- I don't want you to take this the wrong way. Bo: You packed up all your stuff. You moved out. How am I supposed to take it? Gabrielle: I know that you're just trying to help me. I know that. But you can’t help me right now, especially when all I want to do is crawl back into bed and stay there until it's over, which it is never going to be. Bo: Honey, look, you can’t turn away from life. Gabrielle: I know. Al wouldn't want me to. Bo: That's the truth. You didn’t do anything wrong. Gabrielle: But I will. I love you. I love you, but you cannot fix this for me. Bo: I could try. I could try. We could do it together. Gabrielle: You still have a son. Bo, I’m not sure that I can watch him grow up without thinking of Al and me and what we had and what he should have become because it's excruciating. If you love me as much as I believe you do, then you wouldn't ask me to.
In Atlantic City, Max gives Natalie a gift. Natalie: What's this? Max: It's a graduation gift. I bought it for Al. Maybe it'll give you good luck.
At The Palace, Marcie tries to ease away from Ron to go talk to Al. Ron: I don't understand. Where were you going? Marcie: I saw a friend that I wanted to say hello to. You know what? I think I’m going to. Ron: Well, let me go with you. Marcie: No. I’ll be right back. I promise, I’ll be fine. Be right back. Marcie rushes to the patio. Ron: OK. Nora comes to Ron’s table. Nora: Ron? I just really wanted to thank you for helping Marcie out with the campaign. Ron: Oh, sure. No problem, no problem. Nora: No, and if there's any way I can convince you to stay in town, maybe, I don't know, I’ll help you find a place to stay -- Ron: Well, actually, I have a place to stay for the time being. Nora: Oh, good, because I really think Marcie needs you. Ron: Yeah. And I thought she was coming out of this, but now I’m not so sure. On the patio, Marcie is thrilled to see Al. Al: How's my girl? Marcie: I’m better now. God, I wish I could feel you hold me in your arms. I miss that. Kissing you. Al: Close your eyes. You feel that? You feel my arms around you? Marcie: Yeah. Al: How about now? You feel my lips? You feel me kissing you? Marcie: Yes. I do.
In Atlantic City, Natalie is once again victorious. Max: To the next champ, Natalie Vega. Natalie: Well, I couldn't have done it without you. Max: All I did was remind you of what you already know. Natalie: You did so much more than that. To you and Al. Thank you. Max: You hang on to that. Now, go upstairs and get some rest, all right? Got a big day tomorrow. Natalie: See you. John slithers up to Natalie. John: You had me pretty worried tonight. Natalie: I’m OK. You know, I’m totally going to win tomorrow. John: No, you won't. You're losing your next match. Natalie: Gee, thanks. What kind of a sponsor are you? John: You lose in the finals, Natalie. Natalie: You want me to lose on purpose? John: Without making it look too obvious, yes. Natalie: No. I have worked my butt off to get here. John: You wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for my people, lady. Natalie: Tough. OK, this is the first thing that I have ever loved in my life. I have a chance tomorrow to actually win a title, so don't think that I’m going to throw everything away for some guy I don't even know who's running some sort of scam. John: You work for me, kid. Natalie: Yeah, well, not anymore. This is my life. John: You don't throw that tournament tomorrow, and you won't have a life. Natalie: You're serious. John: Dead serious. And if you mention one word of this to your new husband, it'll be a double funeral. Shh. John slithers away and Cris comes over to Natalie. Cristian: Congratulations, Mrs. Vega. Natalie: Yeah. It's not over yet. Tomorrow is going to be -- why did I have to break that mirror right before our wedding? Cristian: Since when are you so superstitious? Come on. Look how lucky we are. Trust me, we're going to have the best marriage in history. Come on. I know what to do about those prematch jitters. Sit.
At Bo’s, Gabrielle makes her final statement. Gabrielle: You did nothing to cause this. And I know that you love me, but I have to do this on my own. Please.
At The Palace, Nora and Ron continue to chat. Ron: So everything's OK. My business is doing great back in Jersey. Nora: Good. Ron: And – Kelly walks up to the table. Kelly: Nora. Nora: Hey. Hi, Kelly. Kelly: Join me in a nightcap? Nora: I can’t, I can’t. I have to go home and relieve the sitter and so -- I’m sorry. Do you know Ron Walsh? This is Kelly Buchanan. Kelly: Yes. Hi. Ron: Good to see you again. Kelly: Good to see you. Nora: OK, I have got to run. See you. Kelly: Bye. Good night. Nice seeing you. Ron: You, too. Join me? Doesn't look like my sister's going to be coming back anytime soon. Kelly: OK. Ron: OK.
Gabrielle rushes over to Nora. Gabrielle: Nora, do you have a moment? Nora: Sure. Gabrielle: I -- I didn’t mean to, but I've hurt Bo. I didn’t want to. Nora: Of course you didn’t. Gabrielle: So I -- I find that I need to ask a favor of you now. Nora: OK. Gabrielle: I mean, I would do anything not to hurt him, but I -- I did. So I need for you to be a friend to him now more than ever. Could you do that? Nora: Of course I will. Gabrielle: Thank you.
On the patio, Marcie and Al are thrilled to be together. Marcie: Isn't it a beautiful night? Al: Every night is beautiful. I never realized that before. Marcie, you have to believe, OK? Believe in miracles. Marcie: I do.
Ron approaches Kelly at the bar. Ron: So you didn’t like the clam dip? Kelly: No, I did. Waitress: Can I get you folks anything before we close tonight? Ron: Well, I’m trying to give my sister some space, so if you'd let me buy you a drink, it just may keep me from going outside. Kelly: OK. Vodka Gimlet. Ron: And I’ll have one more, please. Kelly: On second thought, will you make it a Cosmopolitan? Thank you. My cousin Blair and I once threw Cosmopolitans at each other in public. Ron: Really? Kelly: Yeah. Ron: What were you fighting about? Kelly: What else? A man.
Wednesday, October 22, 2003 Max is traveling on an airplane back to Pennsylvania from Atlantic City. Max: Excuse me. Attendant: Yes. Max: Are we still expected to arrive on time in Philadelphia? Attendant: It looks that way, sir. Can I get you a magazine or a blanket? Max: No. Nothing. Thank you. Attendant: All right. Luna appears in the seat next to Max. Luna: Oh, Max. Darling, it's time for you and I to have a little heart-to-heart.
In Llanview, Viki and Gabrielle talk. Viki: Gabrielle. Gabrielle: Hi, Viki. Viki: How did things go in Argentina? Gabrielle: Fine. Actually, burying my son was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. Viki: I’m so sorry. Gabrielle: Thank you. I don't think I could have got through it without Max.
On the airplane, Max is happy and not really surprised to see Luna. Luna: Max -- honey, don't make them think you're nuts. Nobody can see me. Max: I am nuts. I’m talking to a damn angel. Luna: Nobody can hear me, either. Max: Yeah, whatever you say, hon. Luna: You are not the least bit surprised at all, are you? Max: No. You mean surprised that you're here? No, no, I’m -- I -- I expected it. In fact, I know exactly what you're going to say. I went flying off to Vegas to help Natalie win that tournament, and I was just trying to find a way to not deal with my grief, the loss of Al. Luna: That is just about the silliest thing I've ever heard of. That is not why I’m here at all. Of course, you never were very good at figuring out my spiritual messages, were you? Max: No, I wasn't, so why don't you just tell me. Luna: I will, as soon as you wipe that grumpy old frown off your face. Aren't you the littlest bit happy to see me? Max: You know I am. It's just -- Luna: I’m not here to stay, right? Max: No. Luna: Darling, you got to practice living in the moment. I’m here right now. That's all that matters. Max: It's a good thought. Luna: Darling, what you did for Natalie was wonderful. You were kind and strong and supportive. You acted without thinking of yourself -- everything a good father should be. Max: Thank you. Luna: The only problem is you're not Natalie's father. Natalie's got a family of her own, honey, and so do you.
In Llanview, Viki and Gabrielle continue their conversation. Viki: Are you really sure you want to break it off with Bo? I mean, maybe if you just give it some time -- Gabrielle: No. No. Viki, Bo has made me blissfully happy. But I don't want to hurt him. But I don't feel anything right now. I am empty. I can't love anyone right now. Viki: But that's just now. Gabrielle: No. You see, the thing is, Viki, just Bo loving me hurts. It hurts. Viki: Well, obviously, it's important that you have to get past all this pain, but you mustn't do it alone, you know? If it's not Bo, is there someone else you can talk to? Gabrielle: Oh, there's Max. You know, he's been pretty good. He knows what I’m feeling, because he's feeling it, too, you know. Viki: Well, of course he is. You two share a very special bond. I mean, you're the mother and the father.
Max and Luna continue their conversation. Max struggles to open a bag of peanuts. He growls in frustration. Luna: Are you finished? Max: Why can't I open the damn peanuts? Luna: Because they're not a part of our world right now. But if you'd rather fool around with opening bags of peanuts instead of facing your problems, I can wait an eternity. I mean that. (laughs] Max: Sorry. Luna: Oh, darling, sometimes things hurt too much, don't they? Max: Yes, they do. Luna: Losing Al was the worst thing that ever happened to you. Max: Oh, Luna, I haven't cried like that since -- since you. Luna: I know. But, darling, right now you got to concentrate on -- on your kids -- our kids. Honey, Frankie and Leslie -- they need a daddy, too, you know. Max: Oh, Luna, I haven't been much of a father to them. I haven't been much of a father to Al either. No, I think Frankie and Leslie would be much better off if I just keep my distance. Luna: Good God -- that is just pure horse pattootie, and you know it. If you could have seen them this last time after you left them -- oh, honey, they missed you so much. And Frankie -- he idolizes you. Max: What? Luna: But don't you let him know that you know that, though. Oh, honey, Al loves you so much, too. Max: Yeah, well, he certainly helped me get my act together enough times. Luna: Well, that never mattered to him. You know it didn't. But, darling, he's with me right now, and I’m helping him with the change. And I got to tell you, he's a toughie. Honey, all he talks about is Marcie Walsh. Max: She loved him so much. Luna: I know she did, honey. It was so sweet. But Al's going to help her. He's going to help her get through it, so don't -- don't worry about her, OK? Max: Good. Luna: All you got to concentrate on right now is yourself and your family. Max: So, what you're telling me is -- Luna: Oh -- I am not here to tell you what to do! All right, I take that back. I am here to tell you what to do, but, honey, it just so happens what's best for our kids just happens to be best for you, too. Max: I think –
Friday, October 24, 2003 In Angel Square, Marcie uses her cell phone to make a call to the police station. Luna and Al are watching her. Marcie: Yeah, can you just tell Commissioner Buchanan that I'm not going to be able to make it to work tonight? Thanks. Bye. Luna: You ok, sugar? Al: I can't stand seeing her like this. Luna: Darlin I know, but that's why you're here. You go help Marcie. She's going to -- Al: I know, Luna, and I do -- I want to help. I want her to be happy. I want her to move on with her life, you know? Luna: Mm-hmm. Al: But that means that I have to let go. Luna: Well, darling, you both do. Al: How? I love this woman. Luna: Oh. Sweet Pea, I'm not going to sugarcoat it. It's not easy. But it's something that you got to do, you know? You know that, right? Al? Al: Yeah. Luna: Oh -- all right, go on, spend some time with Marcie, but hurry it up. Al: Hey, Luna? Luna: Mm-hmm? Al: Do you know about how much time I have? Luna: Oh -- nobody tells me anything. I mean, it's really eeeet up there, but it is not organized. I wish I could tell you, honey, but -- go on, now. I got some helping of my own to do. Al: Oh, wait, please, I – Luna disappears. Al approaches Marcie. Al: Marcie.
At Rodi’s, Max approaches Gabrielle. Nora: I'm gaining on Daniel in the polls, but I don't think I'm going to be able to beat him by Election Day unless I get an act of god. Do you think god pays attention to local politics? Max: May I? Gabrielle: Please. How are you doing? Max: Been doing a lot of thinking. Did make a decision. Gabrielle: Hmm. Max: I'm leaving Llanview. Gabrielle: What? How long for? Max: Well, for good.
At Angel Square, Marcie and Al sit at one of the cement picnic tables. Marcie: I feel so much stronger when you're here. But then when you leave, I just fall apart. Al: I know. Same thing happens to me. Marcie: There has to be a way that I can touch you, somehow. Al: I don't know, Marcie. I'm not exactly sure how all this works. I'd do anything, though. I'd do anything to be with you again. Listen, Marcie, if there was a way that – Luna reappears to Al in a hurry. Luna: Hey, hey, hold, hold -- Al: What? Luna: Hold on there, sugar. Al sighs. Luna: Now, listen. You cannot tell Marcie the future. Al: I'm not. Luna: You are getting too close for comfort. Now, you just give Marcie a little push, and you let her do the rest. Al: Well, how's she supposed to know she's going the right direction? Luna: Faith, darling. Honey, you've already helped Marcie have so much faith in herself already. Al: I don't know, Luna. Luna: Oh, come on. You're strong. You can do it. You're like your daddy.
Max and Gabrielle continue their conversation. Max: Well, after -- after losing Al, I've been trying to make some sense of it all. Gabrielle: I wouldn't waste your time because it doesn't make any sense. Max: I know that. But I've taken a good, hard look at my life, and -- well, I was just starting to try to be a father. Nora: There's no question that Al loved you, Max. Max: But we didn't have enough time together. You know, after we lost Al, I thought that was the end of everything. Then I started thinking more and more about Frankie and Leslie and how they've gone too long without their father. Bo and Nora have walked up to Max and Gabrielle and heard Max’s statement. Bo: You going to North Carolina? Nora: For how long? Max: For good. Nora: You sure are going to be missed. Gabrielle: When do you go? Max: Right away. Nora: I just can't believe you're not going to be around. Max: You've always been a very good friend to me. Nora: I always will be. You take care of yourself? Max: You, too. And of that son of yours. Nora: I will. Right now. I love you. Max: You know, I really hate the idea of you two acting like strangers. Gabrielle, we just lost al. Don't lose someone else you love. And, Bo -- I know it's hard, but don't let her get away from you. If Luna were still alive and I had a chance to be with her, I -- I would spend my whole life trying to make that happen. Listen, you've -- well, actually, it's kind of amazing that we've stayed friends through it all. Bo: You're a good man, Max. If you ever need anything -- Max: Ahem. Gabrielle: Ok. I don't know what to say to you. Max: Well, how about goodbye? Gabrielle: Ok, except when am I going to see you again? Max: How about we just stay in the present, ok? Gabrielle: It's probably all we ever have, isn't it? I don't think I know how to do this without you around because, see, you're the only one who understands about everything -- Al, everything.
River: This is 92.5 FM., And you're listening to The Spirit of the Night. For all of you out there missing The Voice, I hear you. Marcie: What is this? Al: Just listen. River: We can't bring The Voice back, but maybe we can help each other move on together. Marcie: Who would do this? Man: Al, if you can hear me from up there in the stars, miss you, man.
At Rodi’s, Max and Gabrielle hear River’s broadcast. River (on the radio): No one could ever replace Al Holden. He was the voice. But I'll try to keep his spirit going by carrying on the music. Gabrielle: Any idea who that is? Max: Seems like I've heard that voice before. Gabrielle: Well, I think I'm grateful to him because he's helping to keep the memory of our son alive, isn't he? Max: I'm not proud of a lot of what you and I have done together. But you and I should be very proud of having brought al in this world. Gabrielle: He was taken far too soon. Max: He'll always be the good part of me. He'll always be there to guide me. And he'll guide you, too. Gabrielle: Max, I really hope you find what you are looking for. Max: You know what? I think you have. So be happy, ok? Bye. Gabrielle: Goodbye, Max. Max leaves. Gabrielle walks over to the table where Bo is sitting. Gabrielle: Do you mind if I sit with you for a while?
In Angel Square, Marcie is irritated about River’s attempt to mimic Al radio program. Marcie: A Spirit of the Night? I don't like it. Al: Wait. Just wait a second. Listen to the guy, you know? Give him a chance. Marcie: No, you're the only one who can be the voice. He can't take your place. No one can take your place. Al: You know, I don't I don't think that that's what he's trying to do. I think what he's trying to do is to help people, you know, to get on with their lives. You know, you -- you need to get on with your life, too. Marcie: What life? You're my life-- Al: I understand that. But you are going to have to move on. I mean, if these people can do it, you can do it, too, Marcie. Marcie: No. I want to know who he is, and you're coming with me! Al: Ok, let's go. Marcie: Let's go. Marcie and Al get up and walk across the square. They bump into Max (Max, of course, only sees Marcie). Max: Hey, Marcie. Marcie: Mr. Holden. Hi. Max: I'm so glad I ran into you. I -- I wanted to tell you goodbye. Marcie: Where are you going? Max: North Carolina. You know, Al has a half brother and sister. Marcie: Yeah, right, the twins. Well, I'm going to miss you, Mr. Holden. Max: Oh -- Marcie: If it weren't for you, I never would have had Al. Max: You made him very happy, Marcie. I hope you know that. He changed his whole life because of you. Marcie: No, he did that himself. I was just there. Al says -- um -- I mean, Al would want you to know that you were an amazing father and that he was very proud of you. Max: I hope so. Come here. Max hugs Marcie. Max: I'll miss you. Marcie: I'll miss you, too. Max: Hey, you heard that Spirit of the Night? Marcie: Yeah. Max: I like him. Marcie: You do? Max: Mm-hmm. Marcie: Well, have a safe trip. Al: Good luck, dad. Max: Bye. Marcie: Bye.
At Rodi’s, Gabrielle seeks comfort from Bo. Gabrielle: I wasn't completely surprised by Max’s decision to leave. I understand it. I certainly thought about leaving Llanview myself. Bo: But Max is going for his kids, and you'd be running away. You can't run from the pain, honey. Gabrielle: I am so sorry. Bo: What for? Gabrielle: Pushing you away and for hurting you. Bo: No, no, honey -- Gabrielle: Yes, yes. What I am feeling and what I've been feeling -- I didn't want to share it with anybody. I didn't -- I couldn’t. I couldn't share it with you. I couldn't share it with anyone. And I couldn't let anybody talk me out of how I was feeling. Bo: But what if I'm just there for you, just in case you need me? Gabrielle: Can you forgive me? Bo: There's nothing to forgive.
Monday, October 27, 2003 At Crossroads, Max, Asa and Renee are sitting at a table. Max: Asa, Renee, I'm glad you were able to meet me here. Asa: Well, you said it was important. Renee: What's this about, Max? Max: The three of us have been through a lot together and I -- I've made a decision, and I really felt I should tell you this in person. Oh, boy, this is a lot harder than I thought. Renee: We're here for you. You know that. Asa: You got something to say, max, say it. Max: I'm leaving Llanview. Renee: Are you coming back? Max: I don't know. Maybe someday. I've lost Al, I've lost Luna. I really have nothing to keep me here except a lot of regrets. Renee: About what? Max: Mistakes I made, scams I pulled, conning you two into thinking that I was your son. Renee: That is in the past, Max. We've moved on. Asa: Renee, let the man finish. Max: I know that I have apologized to both of you. But that cannot begin to make up for the hurt I caused you. Renee: Max -- Max: Renee, Renee. This needs to be said. Please. Now, I've thought about this a lot and I know you two think this was just all about the money, the Buchanan fortune -- Asa: Oh. And it wasn't? Max: It started out that way. But deep down, what it really was about was what you two gave me when I pretended to be your son, which is a sense of family, of belonging. Renee: You have always been a son to me, Max. You are family. You know that. Max: I know. But I have a family. Renee: Oh. Max: And they've been waiting for me all this time down in North Carolina. Asa: Are you talking Frankie and Leslie? Max: I wasted a lot of time I could've had with al trying to fill a lot of holes in my life with all the wrong things -- power, wealth -- instead of being the best father I could've been. You know, I'm not going to make that mistake with Frankie and Leslie. They've gone too long without their father and I'm lucky that they'll have anything to do with me still. Renee: They love you, Max. Max: I'd like to think that they need me. But the truth is I need them a whole lot more. Renee: So, this is goodbye? Max: Yeah. Renee: Oh. Max: It's ok, it's ok. Renee: Oh, I'm going to miss you, Max. Max: Oh, I'll miss you, too. Asa: Well, I'll tell you, Max -- you were one lousy son, but you make one good father. Go. Take care of your kids. Good luck. Max: Thanks.
Later, someone knows on the door at La Boulaie. Blair: Oh. Oh, Walker, thank god. Blair opens the door and is surprised to see Max standing there. Max: What -- what's going on? Blair: Max, you're not even going to believe what is going on. Max: Why? What happened? Blair: Natalie -- she's being held hostage in Las Vegas. Max: What? Well, is there -- is there any word? How is she? Blair: Walker's brother is behind it -- Flynn -- and he said that they were ok because we paid him off, but I don't even know what to believe! Max: Do you think he'll let Natalie go? Blair: I don't know, Max. I don't -- maybe once he gets the money. I don't know. Max: Yeah, well, she's tough. I mean, you got to hand it to her, she -- when she was threatened with her life, she still didn't throw that championship game. Blair: Well, maybe she should have. I mean, I'm telling you right now, this Flynn guy, Walker's brother, is weirder and more evil than Mitch. Max: Oh -- Blair: He is, Max. I mean, you should have heard him on the phone. He was saying things that if I found out some stuff about Walker, that it would change everything -- everything. Max: Look, this guy is just a whack job. He's just trying to play with your mind, ok? Everybody's going to be ok. Blair: That was the reason he was calling. Max: Ok. Forget it. Forget it, all right? You know, he'll get the money, he'll crawl back under his rock. Everything will go back to normal, ok? Blair: Thank you for being here. Max: Oh -- Blair: You always show up at the right time. Max: Uh -- I came by to say goodbye. Later Blair reacts to the news that Max is leaving Llanview. Blair: Well, I don’t care, Max. You can't go. Max: Blair, it's just a phone call away. Blair: Well, Llanview is not going to be the same without you in it. Max: Well, you got that right, but -- hell, you want me to stay with you till Walker shows? Hmm? Blair: No, I'm ok. Max: You call me the minute you hear anything? Blair: I will, I promise. Max: All right. It's going to work out. Blair: You always say that. You'd be falling out of a plane and you'd say that. Max: Yeah, and you always land on your feet. You're strong, Blair. You always have been. Don't ever forget that. Blair: That's easy for you to say. You're leaving town. Max: Hmm. You don't need me to help you be strong. It's always been in you. Come here. Blair: I always knew there was a reason I fell in love with you. Max: Oh, yeah. We did have quite a run, didn't we, jumping out of those planes? Blair: Yeah, we did, Max. Kelly walks into the foyer. Max: Hey, Kelly. Kelly: Max. Hi. Max: Take care of her for me, will you? Max leaves. Kelly: What did I just walk in on? Blair: Nothing. Nothing. Kelly: All right, never mind, then. I need to talk to you. Blair: About what? Kelly: About you getting in the way of my marriage. Blair: How many times do I have to tell you that there is nothing going on between Kevin and me? Kelly: Oh, I beg to differ. Blair: What is your problem? If you don't believe me, that's your problem! Because if -- if your marriage is messed up, Kelly, stop whining about it and get out of it! Kelly: I have invested way too much to just walk away. Blair: I don't -- all right, you know what? I don't even care. I've got enough on my plate today. Take your problem someplace else. The door opens and Walker walks in. Blair: Oh, god! Oh, my god, you're alive! Oh! I could kill you!
At Angel Square, Bo and Nora talk to Matthew. Max watches them. Nora: You're not running away from home. Matthew: But -- Nora: No "buts." I know it's going to take you a little while to understand everything we told you tonight. It's very confusing. But the important thing is that we love you -- Bo, me. Sam. Bo: And your mom and I are always going to be around to answer all your questions, you know? We're going to -- we're going to help you figure out this thing. Nora: He's up there. Matthew: He's still my dad? Nora: Oh, yes. And he always will be. He's also your guardian angel. Matthew: Can we go, mom? Nora: Yes. Max: They're right, Luna. Everyone does have a guardian angel. And you're mine. Wherever I go, you'll come with me. Always.
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