Martin arrives at the hospital to see Drew, not knowing why he has been called by the congressman. Drew says he needs a lawyer, and it must be him. Martin reminds him that their business is over, but Drew entices him with the lure of saving Stella.

After Drew makes a call, calling off the investigation into Stella and getting her back to work at GH, Martin agrees to be his lawyer. Drew then asks Martin to draft an injunction to keep the PCPD from going through his safe, as it contains evidence against Dr. Portia Robinson that could send her to prison. Martin notes that blackmail is a crime, so Drew tells him to make sure the police never find that evidence.

What Is In Drew’s Safe?

Chase drops by Anna’s office with a report on the contents of Drew’s safe, and Anna calls Justine in regarding the newly discovered evidence about Judge Herrin’s murder.

Justine arrives and is given evidence from Drew’s safe, a wire transfer from a Swiss bank account to the judge. Justine says that without proof that it’s Drew’s account, which they don’t have, this isn’t much to go on. Plus, why would he bribe the judge to rule against Willow? Chase gets a little testy, and he says Drew only cares about what he wants. Anna signals Chase to tone it down, and notes that if Drew’s bribe were exposed, he’d be inclined to find a way to keep the judge quiet.

Turner then receives the call that Martin has filed an injunction against the PCPD searching Drew’s safe, and if the judge upholds it, their evidence will be inadmissible. Fortunately, it appears Drew does not know they’ve already accessed the safe, so she might be able to get him to talk.

Turner heads out, and Anna warns Chase that he’s making this personal and is too invested in taking Drew down. The detective rants that Willow deserves to know she lost her kids because of Drew. Anna notes, “Maybe she already does.”

Turner arrives to see Drew at the hospital and discuss his safe. She’s afraid his lawyer’s injunction came too late, as the PCPD has examined the contents.

 

Who Killed the Judge?

Sidwell meets Marco on Pier 54, as the launch to Wyndemere is delayed. Marco asks his father point-blank if he killed the judge. Sidwell says, “No, you did!” He says Marco signed her death warrant the minute he told Drew about the payoff, but that judge also sealed her fate the minute she took his bribe.

Sidwell says what’s done is done and steers the conversation to Marco’s firm becoming very busy with Drew’s attempted murder. Sidwell learns Marco is representing Michael, and his son admits his alibi is flimsy. The taxi arrives, and Sidwell tells his son, “The Judge Herrin incident is closed, and never betray me again.”

Jason Reveals Where He’s Been

In Sonny’s office, Carly, Brick and Sonny are discussing Drew when Jason arrives. Carly asks what kept him and why he went to see Anna. Sonny realizes Jason found Britt. Jason briefly explains the situation at The Five Poppies and that he brought Britt home. Carly is miffed Jason and Sonny kept her out of the loop.

Their discussion turns to Drew’s shooting and whether Michael has an alibi. Sonny says the cops don’t have much yet and informs Jason that Alexis is also on the suspect list because of Drew’s restraining orders.

Carly reveals Jack is her alibi, which she told Anna tonight, so she’s in the clear. Carly decides it’s time for her to head home, and Jason asks if they are okay. She says she’s angry Jason and Sonny kept her in the dark about his plan to find Britt, but she’s glad he’s home, and they hug.

Brick, Sonny and Jason continue discussing how to help Michael. Sonny informs Jason about Danny and Rocco finding the judge’s dead body, and that he believes Sidwell is behind it. Jason suddenly has to take off.

Can Obrecht Forgive Britt?

At Nina’s, after Obrecht slaps her daughter, Nina tells Britt they grieved for her, and this is a miracle. Nina feels they should focus on the miracle part. Nina asks Obrecht to apologize to Britt. Obrecht yells she’s sorry, sorry she wasted a second of her time grieving for her daughter.

Obrecht cries that for over two years she relived Britt dying in her arms, and thinking about what might have been had she lived. Now it turns out her death was a lie, and she never imagined she could be as cruel and selfish as her father. Britt screams, “No, mutter, I’m exactly like you!”

Britt screams that she couldn’t waste what little time she had left watching her mother be sad and trying to make her feel better. Obrecht chimes, “That’s a monstrous thing to say to your mother!” To which Britt responds, “I am the monster you raised me to be!”

Obrecht asks if Britt created such a wonderful life, why is she back? Britt says the WSB caused problems, and she came back thinking her mother would be happy to see her. Nina asks Britt if she’s in trouble, and Britt insists she’s fine. She could also use a short-term loan. Obrecht is convinced money is the reason Britt is back, and orders Nina not to loan her money. Obrecht points out that Britt wanted a life free of them, which means their money too.

Britt cries that she thinks her mother liked her better when she was dead, because she could imagine the person she wanted her to be rather than deal with who she is. Obrecht says now to her, both her children are dead, and at least Nathan deserved her tears. Britt storms out.

Britt ends up at Pier 54 and thinks about how close she and her mom got in the last few months of her life.

  

Are Joss and Vaughn Over?

At the bungalow in Australia, Jack tells Vaughn and Joss that their getaway is against regulations and that relationships can make agents become compromised and vulnerable. In normal circumstances, he’d document this in their files and send them to separate hemispheres never to work together again, but he needs them in Port Charles.

Jack tells Vaughn that he’s been promoted to Colette’s position, and his undercover days are over. Joss asks about herself. Jack wants her to return to PCU and be ready when he needs her.

Joss asks about Vaughn and the fact that they made people think they were dating, including her mom. Jack assumes Jason’s told Carly that Vaughn is WSB by now, but Joss believes Jason will keep his word and her secret.

Jack says if Jason didn’t tell Carly, they are in the clear. But if she knows, he’ll have to invoke the State Secrecy Act to keep her quiet. Joss laughs at the thought of her mom keeping quiet.

Jack says they need to refocus the investigation back to Dalton, especially now that Britt is back in Port Charles. They have to figure out what the connection between them is, and Jack says Britt will have to be debriefed and made to cooperate.

In the Show’s Final Moments

In her office, Anna says that if Willow knew about Drew’s bribe, that would give her a motive to shoot him. Chase defends Willow and her right to know about this, but Anna says this is sensitive information and he is not to tell anyone.

At GH, Turner tells Drew about the wire transfer to the judge that was found in his safe, which appears to be a bribe from him.

Brick tells Sonny that he’s got to get back to LA, and Sonny appreciates everything he’s done. Brick assures him the planted evidence will hold up to the cops’ scrutiny.

In Australia, Jack is returning to Port Charles, but informs his two agents that he’s giving them a last 24 hours together, and “this” can never happen again.

At home, Obrecht tells Nina not to give Britt money. Nina knows her aunt is hurting, but she knows she still loves her daughter. Obrecht cries she always will, but she will never forgive her.

And on the pier, Britt decides this was an epic fail. Jason appears and can see Britt’s upset. She cries that it was a mistake coming back.