February 1, 2006 Transcript
"You Should Be Scared"

Nikolas' voice: "Dear Nikolas, I'm sorry I haven't called. I think about you so much, and I picked up the phone a dozen times. I wanted you to know the baby and I are both fine. Jax is with us. I know what you're thinking. And no, we're not back together. Jax showed up and made his case, and I decided it would be best for the baby if he were here with us now. I'm sorry for any pain I've caused you, but this is all for the best. I hope you're doing well, because you deserve that, and much more. Courtney."

Alexis: Hi.

Nikolas: Hi.

Alexis: What's wrong with you?

Nikolas: Jax is staying with Courtney.

Alexis: Oh. I -- you know, this surprises me. Jax didn't say anything to me about it.

Nikolas: I just -- I don't understand, Alexis. First, she writes both me and Jax letters saying that she's leaving town to have a baby, right? She wants to be left alone. And neither of us should track -- track her down -- blah, blah, blah, whatever. Then she writes that letter saying that -- that Jax has found her, and not only is she fine with it, she wants him to stay. What -- what do I make of that? How am I supposed to feel?

Alexis: Maybe she's just --

Nikolas: What?

Alexis: Changed her mind, because he's the biological father.

Nikolas: No, she's not in love with him. Well, I mean, at least she wasn't before she left.

Alexis: I'm really sorry, Nikolas. I know how hard that you worked on this relationship, and you were so committed to it. You wanted it to work, I know that.

Nikolas: Well, thanks for listening. I shouldn't keep you. Go do what you need to do.

Alexis: No, you know what? I came here to see you.

Nikolas: Why?

Alexis: I wanted to ask your opinion about something.

Nikolas: About what?

Alexis: I had a meeting with Durant. I just came from there. He offered me the position of A.D.A. Now, this is a very tempting job for a lot of very good reasons, although I'm hesitating because of Ric.

Ric: You want to be under John Durant’s thumb? Don't let me stop you.

Alexis: Ooh.

Alexis: Ok.

Ric: Hmm?

Alexis: There is a very good reason to consider this very seriously, and here's why. This is more of a 9:00-to-5:00 job than any other job I can do right now. It takes less time than private practice. I'd be in court most of the time. And I -- I would -- I would -- I would be at home with my children, which is where I would like to be. It's a good job for a working mother.

Ric: You done?

Alexis: Yeah.

Ric: Ok, good. You know what? You're a brilliant attorney -- for a Yalie, which is why I was even considering going into private practice with you. But if you would rather work for a D.A. who's more corrupt than the people that he's actually prosecuting, you be my guest.

Alexis: Another good reason to take this job. Someone needs to keep an eye on him so that the cases that need to be prosecuted are, in fact, prosecuted.

Ric: Wait -- so this is an altruistic endeavor?

Alexis: Well, now, I'm not saying that.

Ric: No, you know what? Your ethics are unassailable, Alexis. I'm sure they can even withstand working for John Durant. And frankly, I'm actually very intrigued going up against you in court, because you're going to be spending a lot of time going over your briefs and everything, which gives me a lot of time to spend with Kristina and Molly. We can go on day trips, just the three of us.

Alexis: That is not --

Ric: And going up against you in court assures me of an easy win.

Alexis: When was the last time that you beat me in court?

Ric: Oh, here's a better question for you, my dear. What are you going to do the next time I beat you in court? Because you know full well that Durant is going to feed you all the toughest cases. And don't expect me to go easy on you just because you're my wife.

Alexis: You should be scared.

Ric: Mm-hmm.

Alexis: You should be very, very scared because I'm not going to lighten up on you at all. That is, if I take this job, and I'm not saying that I will. I'm thinking about it --

Ric: Oh, ok.

Alexis: Very carefully.

Ric: Mm-hmm.

Alexis: Don't think I'm falling for one minute for your blatant attempt of reverse psychology.

Ric: Oh, no, no, no, no, no. No, you're overthinking this, Counselor.

Alexis: Hmm, hmm.

Ric: No, really. Because you can take the job, you can not take the job. I'll see you either in court or at home, you know? Which ever comes first. Thank you very much.