At the Metro Court Restaurant, Johnny's thoughts were on the night before, when he had talked to Connie about the shooting. Carly noticed Johnny's serious expression, as she walked up, so she wondered what had prompted his fierce concentration. "Kate," Johnny admitted. Johnny told her about Sonny and Kate's visit, when Kate had questioned Johnny about what had transpired in the interrogation room after Kate's arrest. Johnny claimed that he had forgotten that Connie had kissed him until Kate had asked him about the incident. Johnny assured Carly that he had pushed Connie away, but Carly promised that it didn't bother her. Moments later, Michael walked up. Carly was surprised to see Michael up so early, so Michael admitted that he could say the same about Carly. Michael explained that he and Starr had overheard Johnny and Carly in Johnny's office the previous evening, long after the nightclub had closed. Carly suggested that Michael had been mistaken about the time, unless Johnny had had a mystery guest. Michael admitted that he hadn't looked at the time, so it was possible. Johnny relaxed, as the conversation drifted to Michael's relationship with Starr. Moments later, Starr arrived. Michael explained that he and Starr were scheduled to have brunch with Sonny, so that Michael could tell Sonny that Michael and Starr were dating. Michael sensed that Starr was tense, so Starr admitted that she was worried about Todd. Carly wondered what had happened. "Nothing...yet," Starr replied. Johnny changed the subject by asking if Starr had seen the glowing reviews of her performance in the Sun. Starr chuckled and reminded Johnny that her father's reviews weren't objective. However, Starr was grateful to Johnny for giving Starr an opportunity to pursue a career in music. Everyone grew quiet when Sonny and Kate arrived. Michael offered Starr the opportunity to leave, but Starr declined. Kate realized that Starr would be joining Michael and Sonny for brunch, so she started to excuse herself, but Sonny insisted that Kate stay. Johnny tried to break the tension by talking about the club's opening night, but Sonny cut Johnny off by asking Michael and Starr to join Sonny and Kate at a nearby table. After Michael and Starr sat down, Michael announced that he and Starr were dating. Sonny admitted that he had concerns, because of what Starr had done. Michael and Kate immediately defended Starr by reminding Sonny that Starr had been in a different frame of mind. Starr assured Sonny and Kate that she was familiar with dissociative identity disorder, so Starr didn't blame Kate for what Connie had done. Sonny didn't want to discuss it, but Kate thought that it was important that they talk about what had happened, because Kate would one day have Connie's memories of the horrific night. Nearby, Johnny's expression became tense when he overheard the exchange at Sonny's table. Todd decided to delete the link to the live feed of Johnny's office. However, he ended up seeing footage of Johnny's visit with Connie. Todd assumed that Johnny was cheating on Carly with Kate. Meanwhile, Carly returned to let Johnny know that she had talked to Todd. Carly was confident that Todd wouldn't hurt her property nor Johnny.

• published: 26 Jul 2012
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