But I like him
Claudia: Where were we? Oh, that’s right, Maxie — how to lose a guy, something Kate Howard is an expert at. But you know, not to worry. Her techniques are easy to copy. Who could stand being with a victim for too long? Do you want specific examples, because I could probably give them to you.
Kate: Are you actually proud that Sonny used you?
Claudia: Somebody used somebody for something, girl. That poor guy, he didn’t know what hit him.
[Door opens]
Sonny: What are you doing here?
Claudia: Oh, well, I just came to see Kate, but actually, since you’re here, it’s time we got a few things straight. I set you up.
Sonny: You know what? You go ahead and tell your brother this is not my idea of keeping a truce.
Claudia: Well, I just thought you should know that’s why I slept with you that night. That’s why I came on to you. I knew exactly who you were in that bar. I did all sorts of research before I left Milan. You have a reputation, Sonny. You like a certain kind of woman, so I gave it to you, and you ate it up like candy. But I guess you’re just too starved for decent sex to think straight, huh?
Sonny: No, no, no, no, I knew exactly what you were the second that I saw you, and nothing you say or do would change my mind.
Claudia: I admit it. I enjoyed you. Not enough to keep following you all over town, though. And, by the way, sticking your tongue down my throat and then jamming a gun in my side or forcing me to walk through your coffee warehouse in my underwear — that was brutal, nasty. And a really big turnoff.
Sonny: Then you should have stayed away.
Claudia: See, there’s a real evil side to Sonny, dark Sonny. You don’t believe me, Kate? Why don’t you ask my brother where he ended up after you got shot?
Sonny: Oh, that’s what this is about?
Claudia: No, this is about –
Sonny: Revenge for Johnny?
Claudia: This is about if the truce is gonna work, then we need to start off on equal footing.
Kate: Maxie, Mr. Corinthos and I are going to need a few moments –
Maxie: Yeah, I’m gonna go fax some things that need faxed from the machine that’s upstairs.
Sonny: I — I guess you want an explanation.
Kate: No, I’m not sure I do.
Spinelli: Your concern has always been that claiming your son would expose him to dangers from your enemies, but recent events, most notably Mr. Corinthos’ commendable choice to forge an alliance with the Zaccharas has lessened the threat of violence considerably.
Jason: Would you bet your life on that?
[Knock on door]
Spinelli: Probably the brusque lady of justice coming to give us an update. Vixenella.
Claudia: Actually, it’s Claudia Zacchara. I’m here to see Jason Morgan.
Spinelli: Um, Stone Cold Mr. Morgan is not available at this time. If you’d like to come back –
Claudia: He’s actually standing right behind you.
Spinelli: Yeah, well, he’s recuperating from previous injuries, and he’s not accepting visitors.
Jason: It’s okay, Spinelli.
Claudia: [Laughs] Interesting choice for a bodyguard.
Spinelli: Be warned, Vixenella, the Jackal’s capabilities extend far beyond those which are immediately apparent to the undiscerning eye.
Claudia: I like the way you talk. I think it’s weirdly articulate.
Spinelli: The Jackal appreciates your — your gracious, if manipulative and no doubt insincere comments.
Claudia: You’re the Jackal?
Spinelli: Um, yeah, assassin of cyberspace. Part-time private investigator, full-time friend and protégé of the Zen master Stone Cold.
Claudia: That would be you, for obvious reasons, but why am I Vixenella?
Spinelli: Well, the reasons are likewise obvious. For your persona is both overtly threatening, and if you don’t mind me saying so, sexually aggressive. Sexually aggressive, you are sexually aggressive.
Claudia: You know, I really don’t honestly think I could ever hurt someone as obviously harmless and brilliant as you are.
Jason: Just — just leave him alone.
Claudia: But I like him.
Spinelli: [Squeaks] I — Jackal is impervious to your false –
Jason: The Jackal’s gonna leave.
Spinelli: Really?
Jason: Now.
Spinelli: [Squeals nervously]
Jason: Last time.
Spinelli: Okay.
Claudia: Aw. He’s sweet. I’m surprised he’s a friend of yours, but I like surprises. Sometimes.
Jason: What do you want?
Claudia: Just to follow up on our business conversation.
Claudia: You should I know I had an unhappy encounter with Sonny today.
Jason: How unhappy?
Claudia: He walked in on me and Kate Howard negotiating. She already knows that I slept with him, but I made a full disclosure. See, he’s got a reputation for going after a certain kind of woman, so that’s how I came on to him.
Jason: Why are you telling me this?
Claudia: Because you’re going to find out about it anyway, doubtless, and I think it’s better if you hear it from me. I’m asking you to knock a guy off. Trevor Lansing goes to Manhattan every Thursday. Take meetings in his office. At 5:00, he walks to the Colony Club. The sidewalks are crowded. He doesn’t have guards, and a professional with a silencer should be able to take him down, no problem. Like I said, this will be a piece of cake for you, and I would be — I would be eternally grateful.
