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July 19, 2002
[music plays]
Skye: Have I joined forces with Edward? Oh, absolutely. You know how close we are.
Jax: You told Jason that you were sole heir to ELQ.
Skye: Oh, I was just trying to rattle him a little. You know, Jason can be so annoyingly superior. I just wanted to get to him. [to the staff] All right, everybody, I do believe it's time to open up. Let's remember to give our patrons the nightclub-going experience of their dreams. All right? Let's go.
Jax: Skye. You wouldn't be falling for some ploy of Edward's, would you?
Skye: Oh, please. Come on, Grandfather sold me at birth. He's not going to get one over on me. On the contrary, I'm waiting for you to grab ELQ from him and present it back to me just like you promised, hmm?
 Edward: My, my, my, aren't we ambitious. And here I thought it was going to be a dull evening. You can't seriously believe that Jax can just snap his fingers and hand you ELQ all done up in a silk ribbon, huh?
Skye: Oh, what, no one would dare stand up to the great Edward Quartermaine. Is that it?
Edward: Oh, I hope she hasn't bored you immeasurably with the pipe dreams that she has.
Jax: Do I detect a whiff of nervousness, Edward?
Edward: You know that Skye nearly ruined ELQ? Took me months to recover what she's lost. I hope you don't let her wreak havoc on your own life.
Jax: Yeah, my life's only been better since Skye's been in it.
Edward: Oh, you know, it's sad to think of the once-great Jasper Jacks being bamboozled by this little conniver. Hmm. [he leaves them]
Jax: Well, you know, Edward hasn't lost his taste for a fight.
 Skye: I can hardly wait to see him lose.
Jax: Well, it won't be quick and easy. Edward's always got a trick or two up his sleeve.
Skye: Yeah.
[They watch Edward pester Courtney and AJ and then join the two when Edward storms away]
Jax: Well, you certainly sent Edward away unhappy.
Courtney: Yeah. He just drives me crazy.
Skye: Well, I couldn't have told off the old coot better myself.
Jax: [to Courtney] Could I get you a refreshment just out of admiration? I'm a big fan of yours now.
Courtney: Sure.
AJ: Enjoy.
[they head to the bar]
Skye: That was amazing. Courtney really went to bat for you.
AJ: Yeah, I know. She makes me believe that I can be the man she deserves.
Skye: Do you know how lucky you are?
AJ: I didn't at first. I sure as hell do now.
Jax: I believe I owe you an apology.
Courtney: What for?
Jax: Well, you know, because we said that your, that your marriage would be a disaster.
Courtney: Well, at least you put it nicely, which is more than I can say for AJ's family.
Jax: Well, we're all wrong because you are glowing with happiness.
Courtney: So it shows?
Jax: You obviously made the right decision.
Courtney: Well, AJ and I are in love, and it's real and it's going to last.
Jax: Yeah. I know all about proving the doomsayers wrong. I'm glad it's working for you.
Skye: Wow. I'd give anything to have what you have.
AJ: Uh-oh. What's going on? What's up with you and Jax?
Skye: Ugh, I've caught him in all sorts of lies. He's gone behind my back, been with other women.
AJ: Protect yourself, ok?
Skye: Oh, believe me, I am trying, but then I just look into those big blue eyes and -- oh -- I just melt.
AJ: Skye, he's a player, ok? That's the way he's always conducted business. Don't let him use you.
[she leaves AJ and joins Jax at the bar]
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Jax: You know, I think your brother stumbled across something amazing when he married Courtney.
Skye: Yeah. She really loves him, doesn't she?
Jax: You know, she might just save him from himself.
Skye: Just like you're doing for me, right?
[Phone rings]
Skye: Ooh. Ah-ah. [she swipes it from his pocket] Hello? Mr. Jacks' private line. May I help you?
Woman: This is Maya. May I speak to Jax?
Skye: Are you here for Maya?
Jax: I'm sorry, I have to take this call. This is, it's about a deal I'm trying to close.
Skye: Yeah. I'll give you some privacy, then.
Jax: Thanks.
[Skye goes outside and Jax shoots her a worried glance as she leaves, Edward is waiting]
Edward: It's time to take Jax down once and for all.
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