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January 21, 2002
Jax: Ok, just close your eyes. You're very tense.
Skye: I don't even notice it anymore.
Jax: Just relax, let me help you. That better?
Skye: Can I get back to you on that?
Jax: You know, Skye, it's, it's important that we, that you talk about this.
Skye: I talk.
Jax: Yeah? To whom?
Skye: There's AJ.
Jax: Oh, come on! AJ's too wrapped up in himself to hear you. You need someone who will actually listen.
Skye: Haven't you heard enough for one day?
Jax: Well, I wasn't exactly volunteering for the job, but I'd be happy to listen. Ok, the point is to say what you're feeling.
Skye: I, I'm fine. Really, I've never been a big fan of emotional honesty, and I've gotten along just fine.
Jax: Ok, so, how fine are you at the moment?
Skye: Well, it's only temporary. Like you said, I have a lot going on.
Jax: Come on, Skye. Stop being so tough on yourself. Admit you're human like the rest of us and tell someone what you need.
Skye: I can't.
Jax: Not if you don't try. What do you want right now?
 Skye: What I want I can't have.
Jax: Yes, you can.
Skye: Don't make promises you can't keep.
Jax: What makes you think I am?
Skye: What makes you think you're an expert on me all of a sudden? What makes you think you know what I want?
Jax: I'm not an expert. I'm just someone you've let your guard down with once or twice, if only by accident. You know, this isn't the first time I've seen you cry.
Skye: Well, you're, you're an exception to the rule.
Jax: Yeah, see, that's the problem. You're not afraid to ask for help when someone's breaking into your hotel room, but you won't tell anyone what's going on inside you. You're not afraid of Sonny Corinthos, but you're scared to death to reach out to anyone. I mean, God forbid you should actually open your heart and share your feelings.
Skye: Well, I have opened my heart up, and every time I have, it's either been stomped on or stolen, after a while you get pretty used to the pattern.
Jax: Well, then, break the pattern! Because if you don't, you'll wind up empty and alone.
Skye: Oh, isn't that what you did?
Jax: Well, it doesn't make it right.
Skye: Oh, so do as I say, not as I do?
Jax: Ok, we're not talking about me, this is about you. You need love and acceptance from your family.
Skye: It's out of my hands, ok?
Jax: And your family needs you, too.
Skye: Right, which is why they kicked me out. Which reminds me.
Jax: Listen, I learned something pretty valuable a few years ago. There comes a point when the future is more important than the past. My father had a heart attack, and it was probably at the worst moment of our lives because I just found out that he lied to me about something crucial, and I was furious. I mean, I was certain that I'd be better off never seeing him again. Then suddenly there was the chance that I might not and I realized that I loved him, despite the anger. So I made an effort to reconcile. It was, was difficult, but it was worth it. And I think the Skye that I know, that I've seen, would be willing to do the same thing.
Skye: What if I was willing?
Jax: Well, I'd help you.
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[Jax and Skye arrive at GH so Skye can make her peace with Edward]
Jax: Looks like the coast is clear. Well, go on, make your peace.
Skye: I don't even know what to say.
Jax: Just say what's in your heart, what you're feeling.
Skye: Thank you for this. I, I wouldn't have...
Jax: No, it's ok. Go.
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Edward: What fresh Hell is this?
Skye: Believe it or not, I don't want you to die. I wouldn't even be here right now if it weren't for Jax. He insisted that I come, try to make things right, ask for your forgiveness. I don't know. Maybe I, Iwould if I thought that would actually do some good.
Edward: Well, you can try, can't you?
Skye: Jax is a good man. Too good, maybe. He's kind and generous and, well, much too gracious to realize that you're none of those things.
Edward: What kind of apology is that?
Skye: And as long as I'm here, I do have a confession to make.
Edward: Oh, go right ahead, confess away.
Skye: Jax gives you and me both way too much credit. I'll never forgive you, and you'll always be against me. But Jax, Jax is with me. He actually believes that I'm worth something.
Edward: For a corporate raider, he can be extremely naive.
Skye: Jax is on my side, and that is where he is going to stay. I don't care how many lies I have to tell or how many mystery intruders I have to invent. Jax, I don't care how many times he has to come rescue me, it's worth it.
Edward: What a wonderful, wonderful gift. Now, if that isn't a confession worth living for, I don't know what is. Go ahead, please. We have no secrets between us. Tell me all about your plans for our friend Mr. Jacks.
Skye: Jax isn't simply powerful or handsome, he cares. And with Jax by my side, I won't need a thing from any of you ever again.
[Edward chuckles]
Edward: That is very neat and tidy, except for one little thing, I'm on to you.
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Ned: If you're looking for Grandmother, she's still in the chapel.
Jax: Actually, I came with Skye. She wanted to see Edward.
Ned: Skye is in there? What are you thinking?! I want her out of there, now.
Jax: Look, Edward has nothing to fear from Skye.
Ned: It's not a coincidence that he had a heart attack after she stole his company.
Jax: She's his granddaughter, Ned. She deserves to make her peace with him, so does anyone else in the family.
Ned: No, she's not like anyone else in this family, she's worse. If you want to play sucker for Skye, go right ahead, but not here. My grandfather is seriously ill, and I am not going to let that snake make him any worse.
Alan: What's going on?
Ned: Skye is in there.
Alan: What are you doing here?
Skye: Visiting with my grandfather. Don't worry, Dad, I won't need to come back, I've already swept my side of the street.
Jax: You ok?
Skye: No, not really.
Jax: What can I do?
Skye: You can take me away from here. It's all so angry and depressing.
Jax: Leave it to me.
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