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Friday, September 19, 2003 Henry is hard at work at his new job - listening in on the goings-on at Java Underground. And he gets an earful! First, Craig arrives at J.U. and accuses Molly of investing in the club to win Dusty back. They have some choice words with each other, and Henry is listening in on headphones in a darkened van. "Oh... I had no idea this was gonna be so much fun!" he says delightedly. Later, Carly comes over and tries to convince Craig to give up the club for Rosanna. When she doesn't seem to be making any progress, she leaves. Craig appears close to doing it when Molly suggests that he give Rosanna what she really wants - a baby. She says she knows of a connection with a "baby broker." Listening in, Henry says, "Cutting corners to speed up an adoption? And they accuse me of being sleazy!" Finally, Dusty arrives, upset at finding out that Rose was kissing Paul. He starts drinking, but Molly suggests that instead of getting drunk, he should get even. The noble Dusty resists, this time. "Molly McKinnon one, Dusty Donovan zero," announces score-keeper Henry. Paul comes into the van and asks how things are going. "Good. Let's see here, Craig and Rosanna are on the outs, she's residing at Carly and Jack's. Not only that, but she's also acting as a nanny for their daughter. In addition, Molly McKinnon is going to set Craig up with a renegade lawyer to help him find a baby," reports Henry, reading from his notepad. "I thought Craig didn't want any more children," says Paul. "Obviously he's changed his mind," replies Henry. "Wait, I'm not done. Molly is still hot for Dusty, and made sure he's aware of it, know what I'm saying?" he says, winking. He tells Paul he's going to need more pads. "I'll get you all the pads you need Henry, right after I have a chat with Molly," says Paul with that devious look in his eyes. Today’s episode was directed by Ellen Wheeler and written by Craig Heller.
Transcripts from TVMegasite Craig: Have you seen Rosanna? Molly: No. Nice to see you, too, Craig. Craig: Well, no, it's just that I've been everywhere looking for her all day, and -- Molly: You know, if I were you, I would stop looking for her and wait for her to come to me. Craig: She went off in a huff. I just have to know she's all right, that's all. Molly: Buddy, stop crawling. It's really not very attractive. Craig: At least I'm not paying for it. Molly: What the hell's that supposed to mean? Craig: Meaning investing in a club might just buy you a little quality time with dusty. Molly: You know, you better just back off, partner, 'cause I don't like where that is headed. Craig: Well, maybe dusty is more muffin than stud, anyway. Molly: For your information, dusty is amazing. The best I've had in bed since -- don't you have a bridge to sell to somebody somewhere? Craig: How could I leave when you're just about to tell me all your secrets? Craig: I don't blame you. Sexual compatibility can be a powerful thing. Does dusty feel the same way? Molly: You know, I'm warning you, Craig. One more word out of you, and I'm going to brain you with a bar stool. Henry: Oh, I had no idea this was going to be so much fun.
Craig: Molly, you're a beautiful woman, with a bank book as thick as the -- but I don't care if dusty can do backflips off a headboard, you're still crazy to be going after him. Molly: When did I say I was going after dusty, Craig? Craig: Then tell me why you invested in this club without even looking at the books. Carly: I don't even know why I am still talking to you, Craig, but for my sister's sake, I'm gonna give this -- I'm gonna give it one more shot. Craig: Have you seen her? Carly: Yeah. She's at my place. She's looking after Sage. Craig: Is she coming home? Carly: I don't know. Right now she needs the closeness of a child, the comfort of a family, and clearly you can't give her that, so she had to look elsewhere. Craig: I am going to make her happy, but what kind of ritual sacrifice do I have to perform on myself here? Carly: What about a little night club? Can you sacrifice a little night club? Craig: The point is, if she has to dictate every -- Carly: But she doesn't want that. All she wants is for you to show her that your marriage is important to you. Craig: I have talked -- Carly: Talking -- talking isn't gonna do anything. You have get yourself out of the bar business today and start working on your relationship. Molly: Oh, how you sisters are sticking together. You know, it's really amazing that you have time for anybody else. Oops, that's right. You don't. I forgot. Carly: Molly. Hitching your wagon to dusty and Craig is one of the lamest things you've ever done, and there's still a way you can fix it. Molly: Oh, what might that be? Carly: Buy him out. Send Craig home to his wife. Molly: To do what? Help Rosanna? Why in the world would I want to do that?
Carly: Molly, I know that it bothers you that I care about my sister. But I cannot let that stop me from helping her any way I can. Molly: Knock yourself out. Let her use you all she wants. Just don't ask me to pitch in. Carly: I assure you, it won't happen again. Rosanna loves you. I don't know have the foggiest idea why. It's not my place to ask the question. But as strong as that love is, it can be lost. Craig: Well, I -- I don't want that. Carly: Well, she doesn't want it, either. But that's where you're headed, unless you go to her and you admit that you were wrong. Start acting like a husband. Find a way to make her believe that you will do anything to win her back. Craig: "Anything" is a mighty big word. Carly: Craig -- your marriage is in really, really big trouble. Now, you can stand your ground, and you can watch it slip away. Or you can do something. Do something that makes Rosanna believe you're worth keeping. If you love your wife, you have to make a choice. Craig: Will you tell Rosanna -- Carly: No, no, no. Craig -- tell her yourself. Craig: I have to go. Molly: Don't tell me you actually bought what she was saying! Craig: If giving up a bar is what it's gonna take, then that's what I'm gonna do. Molly: Oh, no. See, she won't respect that, Craig. Women don't want a guy that they can push around. Craig: So what do you want me to do to show her that she's important to me? Molly: Do what she wants. Give her a baby.
Craig: You know, given my police record, adopting a baby may not be an option. Molly: Well, Craig, I been thinkin' about it. You know? And there's many ways to get a baby. Though it could involve some risk. Craig: Well, I have nothing against reasonable risk. Molly: Okay, hear me out. Last year, I did a story at WOAK about these baby brokers -- these lawyers that cut corners to speed up the adoption process. And if you want -- I mean, I could give the guy I interviewed a call and see if he could help you out? Craig: Partner? Molly: Think about it, though. Okay? Because it's not gonna be easy. It will be expensive. And it could be breaking the law. Craig: So? Molly: Where are you going? Craig: I'm gonna tell Rosanna the -- the good news. Henry: Cutting corners to speed up an adoption? And accuse me of being sleazy?
Molly: Whoa. Hey, come on. I've been there. And I've gotta tell ya that when you drink your troubles away, you're really just trading one problem for another. Dusty: I'd call it a fair trade. I'm not even looking for trouble. And the guy's asking for it, so -- I'm gonna bring it. Molly: Who? Who is? Dusty: Paul. Molly: What'd he do? [ Dusty sighs ] dusty: I don't wanna talk about it. Molly: Did he hurt rose? No, of course he didn't, because then you'd be in jail for killing him. Dusty: Well, don't rule it out. Still might go down. Molly: Why? You know, we're partners now. We're supposed to share. Dusty: They were kissing. Molly: So where's rose now? Dusty: In Paul's apartment. And then she's gonna meet me here. Molly: So, is that why you're drinking? Dusty: No. Molly: I see. You just don't like the idea of those two being alone together. [ Dusty sighs ] do you mind if I make a suggestion, dusty? Don't get drunk. Get even.
Dusty: I like being partners with you. Give me the bottle. Molly: I like being partners with you, too. But, you know, there's something I wanna tell you. I just think that rose D'Angelo is -- just more trouble than you wanna handle right now. Dusty: Why's that? Molly: 'Cause I've been in this town a long time. And I know something for sure. I know that her sister, lily, gets whatever she wants. Dusty: And what's that got to do with me? Molly: Well, because if lily wants you out of rose's life, then that's exactly where you're gonna be. Think about that. Then maybe next time I make a pass at you, you won't find it so funny. Henry: Molly McKinnon, one. Dusty Donovan, zero. [ Henry laughing ] Paul: How's it going? Henry: Oh, very good, very good. Let's see here -- Craig and Rosanna are on the outs. She's now residing with Carly and Jack. Paul: Really? Henry: Yeah. Not only that, she's going to be the nanny for their daughter. Paul: No kidding? Henry: Mm-hmm. In addition, Molly McKinnon is gonna set Craig up with some kind of renegade lawyer, who can help them find him a baby. [ Henry laughs ] Paul: I thought he didn't want any more children. Henry: Well, obviously, he's changed his mind. But wait, wait -- I'm not done. Molly is still hot for dusty and made sure he was aware of it. Paul: Yeah? Henry: Know what I'm sayin'? I'm gonna need some more pads, by the way. [ Henry laughs ] Paul: Right. I'll get you all the pads you need, Henry. Henry: Okay. Paul: Right after I have a little chat with Molly.
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