Britt quickly stepped forward, apologized for interrupting, and then explained that she had picked up Ellie Trout's test results from the lab. Patrick quickly reviewed the results of Ellie's tests, so Sabrina asked if everything was okay with Ellie. Britt coldly glared at Sabrina, while Patrick explained that he needed to talk to Ellie.

After Patrick left, Britt asked Sabrina what Sabrina and Patrick had been talking about. "Nothing much, just New Year's Eve," Sabrina carefully answered. Britt claimed that Patrick had told her that Sabrina had tried to kiss him at midnight and that he had been "mortified." Sabrina was hurt and surprised because it hadn't happened the way that Britt had described. Britt insisted that Patrick had seen it that way and that Sabrina's crush had tongues wagging among the staff.

According to Britt, even Dr. Quartermaine had begun to question what was going on between Sabrina and Patrick. Britt warned Sabrina that Patrick would be the one to pay the price if things went any further between Sabrina and Patrick, so Sabrina should distance herself from Patrick as quickly as possible if Sabrina truly cared about Patrick's career.

Patrick entered the room to discuss Ellie's CT and MRI results. Patrick decided to test Ellie's reflexes first, so he ran a pen across the bottom of her feet. Ellie didn't twitch or feel anything, so she suggested that perhaps the morphine had dulled her senses. Patrick continued to test Ellie's reflexes, but Ellie remained numb to all feeling. She started to become upset as she realized the significance of her lack of feeling. Patrick confirmed that the tests had indicated that she had suffered a spinal cord injury. Spinelli wondered if that meant that Ellie was paralyzed.

Patrick explained that they would know more in a week when the swelling around Ellie's spinal cord went down. Patrick pointed out that the feeling in Ellie's legs could return as the swelling reduced and that she could regain full use of her legs within six months. Patrick promised to reevaluate Ellie in a week and then left.

In the hallway, Sabrina asked Patrick how Ellie was doing. Patrick explained that Ellie had a lot to deal with, but it helped that Spinelli was with Ellie. Patrick then began to talk about Emma so Sabrina seized the opportunity to tell Patrick that she wouldn't be able to babysit Emma anymore because Sabrina had a full schedule with her studies and work.

Patrick sensed that there was more to it, but Sabrina insisted that it was for the best because it wouldn't be fair to Patrick or Emma to count on her for babysitting when she couldn't do it. "Goodbye," Sabrina said and then walked away.

1/10 Britt smiled when she saw Patrick shrugging out of his shirt in the locker room. They talked about their busy night, but Britt sensed that something was troubling him, so she asked him what was wrong?

"Sabrina," Patrick answered.

"You have a problem with your babysitter?" Britt innocently asked.

"Ex-babysitter," Patrick replied.

Patrick explained that Sabrina had quit, so Britt pretended to be surprised and asked why. Patrick told her about Sabrina's claim that Sabrina was too busy with her studies and work to continue watching Emma. Britt claimed that she was impressed with Sabrina's maturity and offered to help Patrick break the news to Emma. Patrick decided to try to work things out with Sabrina.

Britt suggested that it would be unfair to expect Sabrina to compromise her studies. Britt assured Patrick that Emma would get over losing Sabrina as long as Patrick didn't make a big deal out of it. Patrick conceded that Britt might have a point, so he headed to the shower to wash up. Moments later, Britt joined Patrick in the shower. She offered to leave, but Patrick kissed her.

At the nurses' station, Liz noticed Sabrina's distraction, so Sabrina admitted that she was upset about Patrick because Sabrina had misread what had transpired on New Year's Eve. Liz was surprised when Sabrina revealed that Patrick had been embarrassed by the "almost-kiss" because it had made him "horribly uncomfortable." Liz couldn't believe that Patrick would say those things to Sabrina, so Sabrina revealed that Patrick had confided to Britt because he had been concerned about a possible sexual harassment charge.

Liz pointed out that Britt was not to be trusted because Britt had a way of manipulating the truth to Britt's advantage. Liz reminded Sabrina that Britt had been the one to reveal Sabrina's fake crush on Steve during the first Nurses' Ball meeting, so Liz urged Sabrina to talk to Patrick instead of blindly believing anything that Britt had said. Sabrina conceded that Liz had a point, so Sabrina decided to find Patrick.

A short time later, Sabrina was horrified when she spotted Patrick and Britt having sex in the locker room shower. Sabrina fled in tears and found a quiet corner where she cried. Meanwhile, Patrick caught up to Sabrina and suggested that they talk. Sabrina insisted that everything had been said and walked away. Nearby, Britt smiled with satisfaction.

Moments later, Sabrina entered the conference room, so Liz was eager to hear how Sabrina's talk with Patrick had gone. Sabrina tearfully confessed that Patrick had been in the shower with Britt. Liz didn't have an opportunity to probe further as Patrick and Britt arrived. Britt made a point of possessively wrapping her hand around Patrick's arm and taking a seat next to him.

Lucy got the meeting started by officially introducing herself and then announcing that Tracy had agreed to underwrite the Nurses' Ball. Lucy realized that Tracy hadn't signed the check, so she handed the check to Tracy for a signature. Afterwards, Liz congratulated Sabrina for all of Sabrina's hard work. Sabrina fled in tears.

1/15 At the hospital, Felix apologized for being late. Sabrina became concerned when he explained that there had been an emergency at the gym. Sabrina's compassion turned to frustration when Felix clarified that a male model had needed a spotter at the weight bench. Felix noticed Sabrina's annoyance, so he changed the subject by asking if anything "fabulous" had happened at the hospital. Miffed, Sabrina informed Felix that a twenty-five-year-old patient had been taken off of life support in the Intensive Care Unit.

Felix admitted that he had been hoping for more cheerful news, so he asked about the Nurses' Ball. Sabrina confessed that they had secured funding from Tracy Quartermaine, thanks to Lucy Coe. Felix was happy that the Nurses' Ball had a sponsor, but he felt bad for A.J. Quartermaine because Felix knew how Lucy had managed to get the donation.

Moments later, Todd arrived on a stretcher. Felix and Sabrina rushed to his aid as a police officer explained that Todd had been beaten up by a prisoner. Todd jokingly mumbled, "You should see the other guy." Felix couldn't imagine who would want to mar a handsome "mug" like Todd's. Todd tried to smile as he suggested that Felix was a "pleaser." Todd hoped that Felix had someone at home who took as good care of Felix as Felix did the patients.

The cops quickly reminded Felix that Todd was a prisoner. Sabrina warned Felix that Todd wasn't just any bad guy; Todd was the man who had turned down Sabrina's request to underwrite the Nurses' Ball. Felix was immediately disillusioned with Todd, so they moved Todd to an examination room and then Felix suggested that Sabrina fetch Dr. Webber.

At Kelly's, Lucy Coe stumbled backwards in shock when she saw John McBain sitting in the diner. She ordered John to stay away from her and then accused him of being "Caleb Morley, king of the vampires." John smiled indulgently as he tried to assure Lucy that she was mistaken, but Lucy grabbed a knife and advanced on John.

Todd, dressed as a doctor with a surgical mask, stepped into the hallway. Sabrina immediately grabbed him to examine John who had arrived moments earlier with a stake through the shoulder. Todd adopted a fake accent as he tried to pawn John off on another doctor, but Sabrina insisted that they didn't have time. Todd determined that it was an "average" stake wound that looked worse than it was. John quietly mumbled, "Manning," when he recognized Todd's voice. Sabrina didn't hear John, because Todd ordered her to fetch a shot of morphine for John's pain. Sabrina questioned the wisdom of giving John pain medication, but ultimately followed the doctor's orders.

1/16 At the hospital, Sabrina and Felix were shocked when they read about Lucy's arrest. Felix suspected that the strain of CoeCoe Cosmetics legal troubles had taken a toll on Lucy. Sabrina feared that it was unlikely that Lucy would get out of jail soon, but Felix argued that it didn't matter because the check had been cashed, so the ball would go on.

Sabrina insisted that there were a million things that had to be done, but she couldn't do them because she couldn't work alongside Patrick. Sabrina was afraid that it would be too uncomfortable for Patrick to be around her. Felix accused Sabrina of overreacting and reminded her that the Nurses' Ball was bigger than any problems that Sabrina and Patrick might have. Sabrina conceded that Felix had a point, so she decided that they needed to think like Lucy and get organized. Felix agreed, minus the vampire stuff, which they both agreed was creepy.

1/17 At the hospital, Britt was curious if Sabrina knew where to find Patrick, so Sabrina suggested that Britt check the locker room. Britt dashed off, hoping to catch Patrick in the shower. Sabrina shook off the memory of seeing Britt and Patrick in the shower together when Epiphany walked up to find out where Felix was. Sabrina claimed that he had gone to the general supply closet to fetch latex gloves. Epiphany had been there, but hadn't seen Felix, so she warned Sabrina that Felix had better not be skipping work.

In the locker room, Britt was disappointed when she saw Patrick getting dressed after a shower. Patrick admitted that the shower had been lonely without her, so Britt wondered if he thought that she had been too aggressive the other day. Patrick confessed that he had been over-thinking things, so he appreciated that she had taken the initiative by joining him in the shower. Britt smiled and asked when they could spend some time together in a big bed. Patrick reminded her that he had babysitter problems, so she revealed that she had taken the liberty of getting the name of a reputable babysitting agency.

Patrick thanked Britt as she handed him the slip of paper, but he explained that Sabrina would be hard to replace. Britt admitted that she wanted to spend more time with Emma, so that Emma could get used to her and not be surprised when Britt spent the night. Britt even offered to make pancakes. "Um, we need to talk about that," Patrick replied. He assured Britt that she was great, smart, and sexy, but he wanted to take things one day at a time because he was still trying to figure things out. Britt pasted on a brittle smile as she assured him that she understood.

Moments later, Sabrina entered the locker room. Patrick confessed that he had wanted to see her. Sabrina's surprise turned to embarrassment when Patrick handed her the eyeglass case that she had left behind at the house. Britt smiled and invited Patrick for coffee, so Patrick and Britt left.

In Todd's hotel suite, Felix was stunned when he noticed Carly's shorn locks. Carly made it clear that it was none of Felix's business, so Felix assured her that he empathized. Carly confessed that she had cut her own hair.

Later, Epiphany spotted Sabrina, so she called out to the young nurse to find out where Felix was. Epiphany expected the truth, so Sabrina reluctantly admitted that Felix had gone to secure a venue for the Nurses' Ball. Epiphany informed Sabrina that there wouldn't be a Nurses' Ball. Sabrina assured Epiphany that Lucy's legal troubles wouldn't impact the ball because they had secured funding. Epiphany explained that it had nothing to do with Lucy's shenanigans or Tracy's money.

Epiphany asked Sabrina what Epiphany's title was. "Head nurse," Epiphany answered without waiting for a reply. Epiphany pointed out that no one had discussed the event with her, even though the committee had had meetings, raised money, and had picked a venue. Epiphany was curious why no one had bothered to talk to Epiphany about the Nurses' Ball. Sabrina quietly confessed that Felix had suggested that it would be a bad idea because Epiphany didn't have any sense of fun. Offended, Epiphany insisted that she was a lot of fun, so she decided to show Felix how much fun she could be.

1/18 In Ellie's hospital room, Ellie and Spinelli were playing on the laptop when Patrick entered. Ellie confessed that she was a little concerned because she recalled that Patrick had told her that it would be a good sign if Ellie felt sensation or movement in her legs within seven days of the accident. "It's been six-and-a-half days," Ellie pointed out nervously.

Patrick instructed Ellie to close her eyes as he moved to the bottom of her feet and ran a pen under them. Patrick looked concerned when Ellie didn't react. Ellie suddenly announced that she had felt something, but Patrick gently explained that he hadn't done anything at that moment. Ellie realized that it had been her imagination, but Patrick assured her that there was still hope because some patients needed more time.

1/22  In an examination room, Maxie was eager to know if Britt could implant Lulu and Dante's extra embryo. Britt explained that it wasn't possible because Maxie was pregnant. Maxie appeared momentarily confused and then assumed that she was still pregnant. "Not still," Britt replied. "You're pregnant again," Britt clarified. Maxie insisted that it wasn't possible, but Britt pointed out that clearly Maxie had gotten pregnant the old-fashioned way by having intercourse. Maxie suddenly recalled her one-night stand with Spinelli on New Year's Eve. "Oh, my God. Spinelli," Maxie said in stunned disbelief.

1/23 At Kelly's, Patrick and Emma were seated at a table, talking about school, when Sabrina entered. Emma ran to Sabrina and hugged her. Sabrina returned the warm greeting as Patrick looked on. Emma confessed that she had missed Sabrina, and wondered when Sabrina would babysit. Sabrina realized that Patrick hadn't told Emma about Sabrina's decision. Emma wanted to know what was going on, so Patrick explained that Sabrina couldn't babysit anymore because Sabrina was busy studying for her nurses' exam.

Emma was disappointed and reminded Sabrina that Sabrina had promised that they could work on the Nurses' Ball together. Sabrina assured Emma that Emma would be a part of the ball because the event honored Emma's mother. Emma smiled and asked if Patrick, Emma, and Sabrina would be in a skit together. Sabrina smiled awkwardly as she explained that she would be busy making certain that everything ran smoothly, but she promised that Patrick and Emma could perform together. Sabrina also pointed out that Patrick and Emma would be the guests of honor.

Patrick assured Emma that they would work out the details. Sabrina excused herself to fetch her takeout order, so she hugged Emma and admitted that she missed the little girl. After Sabrina walked to the counter, Patrick suggested that Emma finish the ice cream. Emma insisted that she wanted Sabrina to be her babysitter. Patrick explained that Sabrina needed time to study, so they couldn't expect Sabrina to take care of them and forget about her nursing career. Emma promised to be quiet when Sabrina watched her so that Sabrina could study.

Meanwhile, Sabrina sat at the counter, listening to Patrick and Emma's conversation as she fought back tears. Patrick promised to find Emma a great babysitter and then suggested that they might not need one as often because Emma could join Patrick and Britt on some of their outings. Emma grimaced because she didn't like Britt. Patrick was surprised, so Emma explained that Britt was mean. Patrick asked Emma to give Britt a chance, but Emma refused to consider it because she didn't want Britt to be her new mommy.

Patrick was startled by Emma's suggestion. He made it clear that he had never said that Britt would be Emma's mother. Emma reminded her father that her mother was in heaven, but if she had to have a new mother then she wanted her to be Sabrina. Emma ran over to Sabrina and wrapped her arms around her as she once again insisted that she wanted Sabrina to be her new mother. Sabrina gently explained that she wasn't going anywhere and suggested that perhaps Elizabeth could stop by the nursing station with Emma for visits.

Emma wanted Sabrina to visit at the house, but Patrick warned Emma to drop the matter. He ordered his daughter to return to the table. Initially, Emma refused, but Patrick stood firm, so Emma reluctantly complied with her father's demand. Patrick apologized to Sabrina for Emma's outburst, but Sabrina assured him that it was okay. She appreciated that even good little girls like Emma occasionally held meltdowns.

1/24 In Metro Court's lobby, Felix was disgusted that "Dr. Dreamboat and the Britch" had sullied the locker room shower with their "animal coupling." Sabrina confessed that it was an image that had been seared into her brain. Felix thought that Sabrina should explain to Patrick that the locker room was not a Motel No-Tell. Sabrina reminded Felix that Patrick was already uncomfortable around her, so scolding Patrick about semi-public sex would make things worse. Sabrina thought that she was better off avoiding Patrick, even if it meant that she had to lie to Emma.

Moments later, Carly arrived. Felix gushed about Carly's new haircut and praised her for not allowing Todd to get the best of her. Sabrina quickly apologized for Felix's bluntness, but Carly took it in stride. Felix was curious if Todd had seen Carly's new look, so Carly admitted that she had gone to Todd's arraignment to make certain that Todd knew what Todd would be missing. Felix suggested that Sabrina do the same with Patrick.

Carly was surprised that Sabrina was dating Patrick, so Sabrina quickly clarified that they weren't. Felix revealed that Patrick was dating "the Britch." Carly was curious about the nickname, so Felix filled Carly in on why he didn't like Britt. Afterwards, Felix pulled the clip out of Sabrina's hair, ripped off her eyeglasses, and unbuttoned the top few buttons of Sabrina's top to show Sabrina how easy it would be to update her look like Carly had. Sabrina took back her eyeglasses and reminded Felix that Patrick was interested in Britt.

Carly pointed out that perhaps Patrick only went out with Britt because Britt had been the first woman to make a move on him. Carly suggested that Sabrina show Patrick that he had other options. Felix was impressed with Carly's advice, so he was curious why she had fallen for Todd's lies. Carly admitted that she had wanted to believe Todd, so Felix advised Carly and Sabrina to find men who respected, valued, and treated them as divinely as they deserved. Carly insisted that she needed a break from men, but Felix thought that she should consider pursuing a relationship with the man who had stayed with her during her drunken meltdown.

"A.J.?" Carly asked, horrified. Carly explained that A.J. was not an option because she only felt a murderous rage towards him. Felix was curious why she had spent the night with A.J., so Carly made it clear that she had not had sex with A.J. and that he had only stuck around to laugh at her.

Carly then changed the subject by reminding them that they had business to attend to. Sabrina was grateful that Carly had donated Metro Court's ballroom for the Nurses' Ball. Carly confessed that she and Robin hadn't been friends, but a lot of people that Carly had cared about had been close to Robin. Sabrina was certain that Patrick would appreciate Carly's generosity.Carly insisted that Patrick was a good guy. "Maybe worth hanging in there for," Carly added with a gentle smile.

Later, Carly handed the signed contracts to Felix and Sabrina. Felix suggested that Carly consider taking A.J. to the ball, so Carly explained that she and A.J. had a child, whom A.J. had kidnapped, and then A.J. had faked his death to avoid prosecution for the kidnapping. Felix pointed out that there was a fine line between love and hate, but Carly simply glared at Felix. After Felix and Sabrina left, Carly was surprised when A.J. entered the lobby and walked up to her.

At the nurses' station, Elizabeth saw Patrick looking over the nurses' schedule, so she asked if she could help him with something. Patrick explained that Sabrina had been scheduled to work, but he hadn't seen her. Elizabeth revealed that another nurse had filled in for Sabrina because Sabrina and Felix were working on something for the Nurses' Ball. Patrick was curious if Sabrina would be back later. "What's it to you?" Elizabeth asked with a smile.

Patrick feared that he had offended Sabrina because she had been avoiding him and Emma, which didn't make sense because Sabrina adored Emma. Elizabeth reminded Patrick that Sabrina had had a lot on her plate with a heavy work schedule, exams, and planning the Nurses' Ball. Patrick wondered if he had misread things or if something else was going on. Elizabeth refused to betray Sabrina's confidence, which confirmed Patrick's suspicions that something was troubling Sabrina. Patrick didn't want to put Elizabeth on the spot, but Emma loved Sabrina.

Patrick explained that Emma had clicked with Sabrina in a way that she hadn't with Britt. "Oh, so she and Britt haven't hit their stride yet?" Elizabeth asked. Patrick doubted that it would ever happen because Emma had made it clear that she didn't like Britt. "Smart girl," Elizabeth said with a chuckle. Patrick was surprised that Elizabeth didn't like Britt either, so he wanted to know why. Elizabeth was curious if Patrick had ever noticed how officious Britt had been with the nurses, especially Sabrina.

Patrick wondered if Elizabeth were suggesting that Britt singled Sabrina out. He couldn't understand why Britt would have a problem with Sabrina because everyone loved Sabrina. Frustrated, Elizabeth told Patrick to open his eyes. "Why do you think?" she asked him. Patrick was curious if Sabrina had been avoiding him because Britt had been treating Sabrina poorly. "Wow. So close, yet so far," Elizabeth replied.

Patrick asked Elizabeth to explain herself, but Britt walked up and asked if she was interrupting. "Not at all," Elizabeth replied. Britt dragged Patrick aside to invite Patrick and Emma to go ice-skating with her that afternoon. Patrick was reluctant to agree, prompting Britt to wonder if he had changed his mind about Britt and Emma getting to know each other. Patrick glanced at Elizabeth and then changed his mind. He told Britt that Emma had an early dismissal that day, so he promised to pick his daughter up and meet Britt later.

After Patrick left, Britt held out a file to Elizabeth and ordered Elizabeth to file it. Elizabeth ignored Britt. "Nurse Webber, I'm giving you a file," Britt said. Elizabeth asked for the magic word, so Britt reluctantly added, "Please." "As you wish," Elizabeth sweetly replied as she took the file and walked away.

Moments later, Sabrina spotted Britt, so she asked Britt what was on the schedule for the day. Britt gloated that she had plans with Patrick and Emma to go ice-skating, so Sabrina suggested that Britt make certain that Emma didn't forget her pink mittens. Britt reminded Sabrina that Emma was no longer Sabrina's problem. "She's mine," Britt added smugly and walked away.

1/25 At the nurses' station, Sabrina announced that she had good and bad news. Sabrina revealed that they had secured a venue for the Nurses' Ball. Elizabeth was curious what the bad news was, so Sabrina told her that Patrick and Britt had taken Emma ice-skating. Elizabeth confided that, if it helped, Patrick had been tempted to turn Britt's invitation down. Sabrina wondered why, so Elizabeth confessed that she had told Patrick that Britt treated Sabrina like the wicked stepmother had treated Cinderella. Sabrina was horrified, but Elizabeth insisted that someone had needed to clue Patrick in.

Sabrina suggested that perhaps Elizabeth had been too hard on Britt because Britt had let Sabrina know that Sabrina's crush had made Patrick uncomfortable. Elizabeth argued that Patrick wouldn't have been concerned about why Sabrina no longer wanted to babysit Emma if he had been uncomfortable around Sabrina.

Sabrina explained that it was inappropriate for her to have a crush on Patrick, so it was best for Sabrina to keep her distance from him. Elizabeth disagreed because Patrick had been upset about Sabrina's decision, especially since Sabrina had been the most consistent presence in Emma's life since Robin had died.

Elizabeth implored Sabrina not to let Britt take Sabrina's place. Sabrina admitted that it killed her that Emma had been caught in the middle of things, but Sabrina couldn't be around Patrick because of her strong feelings for him. Sabrina thought that it was best to make a clean break of things. Elizabeth insisted that it wasn't fair to Emma.

Sabrina agreed that Emma deserved to have someone warm and compassionate who understood that Robin couldn't be replaced, someone who was willing to make their own place in Emma's life and give Emma the love that Emma needed. However, Sabrina couldn't be that person, so all Sabrina could do was pray that Britt learned to appreciate that Emma was an amazing little girl.

Elizabeth was certain that Patrick would dump Britt when he saw Britt for who Britt really was. Elizabeth suggested that Sabrina might be over her crush by then, but Sabrina doubted it because she loved Patrick and couldn't imagine that changing. Elizabeth thought it might be time for Sabrina to find someone else. Sabrina confessed that Felix had said the same thing, but Sabrina couldn't do it. Elizabeth wondered if Sabrina was ready to spend the rest of her life loving a man that she couldn't have.

At Kelly's, Britt asked if Emma was excited about going ice-skating after their lunch. Emma colored as she gave Britt a noncommittal answer. Britt decided to surprise Emma with a gift, so Britt pulled something out of her purse and handed it to Emma. "Sugar Rush?" Emma asked, unimpressed. Britt explained that it was a cool driving game that featured girl racecar drivers. Patrick reminded his daughter to thank Britt, so Emma complied and then revealed that Sabrina had already given Emma the game.

Britt's smile faltered as Patrick scolded his daughter for being rude. Britt assured Patrick that it was okay and asked Emma if there was another game or toy that Emma would like. Emma didn't want anything, so she asked to go to the restroom. Britt offered to take Emma, but Patrick started to stand up. Emma assured her father that she was capable of going alone. Patrick kept a close eye on Emma until she disappeared into the restroom. He asked Britt not to take Emma's behavior personally, so Britt assured him that she didn't.

Britt jokingly pointed out that it wasn't as if Emma had said that she didn't like Britt. Britt immediately realized that she was wrong. Patrick explained that Emma was upset that Sabrina had stopped babysitting. However, he hoped that Emma would change her mind about Britt once she had a chance to get to know Britt. Moments later, Emma returned to the table, so Patrick offered to order chocolate milk and macaroni and cheese for Emma. Britt confessed that it sounded delicious, but she couldn't indulge because her clothes wouldn't fit.

Patrick chuckled and assured Emma that Britt looked fine. Patrick excused himself when he received a call that he had been expecting. After Patrick walked away Britt tried to get Emma to open up, but Emma ignored Britt's efforts. Frustrated, Britt asked what Emma's problem was.

"I don't like you," Emma reluctantly admitted when Britt pushed for an answer.

"Well, guess what sister? I don't like you either," Britt shot back. Emma was startled, but didn't reply, so Britt demanded to know if Emma had heard her.

"Yeah, you don't like me," Emma quietly answered.

"No, I don't, but I guess that makes us even because you don't like me either." Britt said. Britt suggested that they get used to each other because Britt and Patrick would be together for "a very long time." Britt insisted that she and Emma were stuck with each other, but that they both wanted Patrick to be happy.

"I want Sabrina," Emma argued.

Britt made it clear that she didn't care; Sabrina was history, so Emma needed to get over it. Britt decided to go to the restroom, so she advised Emma to wrap Emma's "tiny mind" around the fact that Sabrina was no longer in the picture, but Britt was. Emma looked heartbroken and on the verge of tears as Britt walked away.

A short time later, Patrick entered the diner as Britt returned from the restroom. Britt smiled at Patrick and asked about his phone call, but Patrick demanded to know where Emma was. Britt explained that she had gone to the restroom, so she had left Emma coloring at the table. Britt looked around as she realized that Emma had vanished.

1/28 Felix caught up with Elizabeth and Sabrina at General Hospital. He overheard Sabina say that she could not spend her life pining over Patrick. Felix told both women that they needed a nurses' night out. Both were reluctant, but Felix was insistent, so Elizabeth and Sabrina agreed to accompany him.

Felix arrived with Elizabeth and Sabrina in tow. When Felix spotted Milo, whom he had met in the gym where both had been working out, he made a beeline for him. Felix quickly paired Elizabeth off with Max and introduced Sabrina to Spinelli. Felix offered to buy Milo a drink. Milo accepted, and they went to a nearby table.

Spinelli said that he would not be very good company because his thoughts were with another. Sabrina said that she felt the same way. They shared their sad tales of woe. When Sabrina asked what had happened between Ellie and Spinelli, Lulu overheard when Spinelli said that he had told Ellie the truth about having sex with Maxie on New Year's Eve. Lulu turned to Maxie and asked, "How could you?" Maxie was appalled that Spinelli had told. Lulu wanted to know if that was what Dr. Westbourne had been trying to tell them.

Sabrina called for a cab, but when she found that there was an hour's wait, she decided to find another way home and left the Haunted Star without telling anyone. Felix told Elizabeth that his gaydar needed adjusting, and she told him that Max was mobbed up and had been a bodyguard to her former boyfriend. Felix apologized and offered to make it up to her, but Elizabeth said that the evening had been fun anyway. Both wondered what had happened to Sabrina.

Patrick was frantic when he realized that Emma was no longer in Kelly's, after leaving her at a table with Britt while he took an important consulting call outside. He seemed angry with Britt, who had left Emma alone at the table for a brief period while Britt used the ladies' room. As Patrick searched the perimeter of the café, he ran into Anna, who immediately mobilized a search and put out an amber alert.

Anna asked if anything had recently upset Emma. Patrick said that perhaps Emma was a little taken aback by the new woman in his life, but he thought that they were working it out. Britt remembered how mean she had been to Emma just before leaving Emma alone while Britt used the ladies' room. Britt lied when Anna asked Britt if anything had happened to upset Emma. When Anna left to direct the search, Britt soothed Patrick and told him that everything would be okay. Patrick told Britt that he did not blame her for Emma's disappearance.

Anna returned and told Patrick that there was still no sign of Emma. She asked him if there was anyone that Emma might turn to for help. Patrick thought of Sabrina. He called her but got no answer because Sabrina had left her phone on the bar of the Haunted Star. As Sabrina walked through the fog on the docks, she heard a noise. When Sabrina checked it out, she found a tearful Emma crouching in the shadows.

1/29 Sabrina was alarmed when she spotted Emma on the pier, so she asked Emma what Emma was doing there. "Feeding the ducks," Emma answered, but Sabrina knew that there was more to the story. Sabrina wondered if Patrick knew where Emma was, so Emma confessed that he didn't. Sabrina quickly shed her coat and draped it around Emma and then decided to call Patrick. However, she soon realized that she had left her phone on the Haunted Star. Sabrina asked Emma where Patrick was, but Emma didn't want to say because Patrick was "with her."

Sabrina figured out that Emma had been referring to Britt, so she continued to question Emma. Eventually, Emma revealed that Britt was mean and had told Emma that she didn't like her. Sabrina was shocked that Britt would say something like that to Emma. Sabrina hugged Emma and then explained that Emma was the most important person in the world to Patrick, so Sabrina was certain that he was worried about Emma. Finally, Emma admitted that Patrick was at Kelly's.

At Kelly's, Patrick was frantic with worry about his missing daughter, so Anna wondered who Emma might go to. Patrick admitted that Emma had been close to Sabrina, prompting Anna to urge him to call Sabrina. Patrick reached Sabrina's voicemail, so he explained that Emma was missing and implored her to call him back.

Anna stepped outside to check in with the police, while Britt suggested that perhaps Emma had gone to a friend's house. Patrick decided to make some phone calls, but he feared that someone had taken his daughter because he couldn't imagine Emma leaving on her own, especially without telling him.

Patrick wondered if anything had happened between Britt and Emma while he had been outside on the phone. Britt thought about the exchange of words that she'd had with Emma but assured Patrick that Emma hadn't given any indication that something had been wrong.

Outside of Kelly's, Mac was eager to know if Anna had an update about Emma. "No," Anna replied, on the verge of tears. Mac revealed that Felicia was at Patrick's house, waiting, in case Emma had been headed home. Mac wanted to help, so Anna explained that an APB had been issued, and officers were combing the streets. Anna felt as if she were about to fall apart, so Mac assured Anna that if anyone could find Emma, it was Anna.

Mac and Anna returned to the diner to check on Patrick. Patrick was beside himself with worry and regret that he hadn't kept a closer eye on his daughter. Anna and Mac insisted that it wasn't Patrick's fault and suggested that they keep a clear head. Patrick decided to get in his car to search for his daughter. He stopped short when Sabrina entered Kelly's with Emma in her arms. Overjoyed, Patrick rushed to his daughter and swept her out of Sabrina's arms to hug Emma tightly.

Britt watched nervously as Mac and Anna joined the happy family reunion. Sabrina stood in the doorway, glaring at Britt, but didn't say anything. Anna called the police department to call off the search, so Patrick asked Sabrina how Sabrina had found Emma. Sabrina explained that Emma had gone to a place on the piers where she and Emma had fed the ducks. Patrick was relieved that his daughter had been found, prompting Britt to assure Emma she had been worried about Emma too.

Patrick gently scolded Emma for leaving without a word and then asked why Emma had left. Emma looked up at Britt who subtly shook her head in warning. Sabrina noticed. "Emma says it was because of you," Sabrina told Britt accusingly. Anna and Mac decided to take Emma to the kitchen for hot chocolate before things turned ugly. Patrick waited until Emma was gone and then asked Sabrina what Emma had said.

Sabrina was certain that Emma would tell Patrick, but Patrick wanted to hear from Sabrina. Britt suggested that she and Patrick discuss it privately, but Patrick waited for Sabrina to answer. Sabrina explained that Britt had told Emma that Britt didn't like Emma. Britt claimed that it was a crazy accusation and asked why Britt would say that to a child. Sabrina admitted that she had wondered the same thing. Britt insisted that Emma had made the story up and then accused Emma of having a vivid imagination.

Patrick ignored Britt as he asked Sabrina if Sabrina had thought that Emma had made it up. "No, I don't," Sabrina answered. "I think Emma was telling the truth," Sabrina added. Britt feigned hurt that Sabrina would attack her like that. Britt demanded to know if Patrick intended to take Sabrina's word over Britt's. Before Patrick could answer, Anna and Mac returned from the kitchen with Emma. Anna suggested that Patrick take Emma home because Emma was exhausted.

Britt offered to go with Patrick and Emma, but Patrick turned her down. Emma thanked Sabrina for finding her, so Sabrina hugged Emma tightly and reiterated that she was happy that Emma was safe. Patrick thanked Sabrina and left without a glance or goodbye to Britt. Britt was furious, so she warned Sabrina not to think about ruining what Britt and Patrick had, or Sabrina would regret it. Sabrina claimed that she couldn't care less about Britt and Patrick's relationship, but if Britt hurt Emma, then Britt would be the one to regret it.

1/31  At the hospital, Britt left Patrick a voicemail message explaining that they needed to talk. She was surprised when she bumped into Patrick as she ended the call, so she sheepishly admitted that she had left him another message. Patrick was distant when he assured her that he had received her other messages. Britt wondered how Emma was doing, but Patrick questioned her sincerity. Britt insisted that Emma's disappearance had been the worst moment of her life and promised that she would never be so petty as to tell a little girl that she didn't like her.

Patrick wondered if Britt was implying that Emma had made the story up. "Maybe," Britt replied. She asked Patrick to consider the possibility that Emma had been upset because Patrick and Britt had taken Emma out on her first family outing since Robin had died. She carefully advised him not to put too much faith in what a little girl had said, but he reminded her that Sabrina had confirmed Emma's story.

Britt insisted that she and Patrick needed to present a united front to assure Emma that Britt didn't intend to replace Robin and that Patrick and Britt were together. Patrick conceded that it had been a difficult time for Emma, so Emma's brief disappearance might have been a sign of something much deeper than he had realized. Patrick promised Britt that he hadn't believed that she had intentionally hurt his daughter. Britt's face lit with joy as she threw her arms around him.

At the nurses' station, Elizabeth was curious what Sabrina planned to do with the stack of files that Sabrina was holding. Sabrina dumped them on the counter and explained that she had been ordered to enter the information into the database. Elizabeth wondered who would give Sabrina such a menial task. "One guess" Sabrina replied as she and Elizabeth spotted Patrick and Britt in a deep conversation. Sabrina was disappointed when Britt suddenly hugged Patrick because it was clear that he had taken Britt's word over Sabrina's and, more importantly, over Emma's.

Sabrina ditched Elizabeth when she noticed that Patrick and Britt were headed to the nurses' station. Patrick saw the stack of files, so he asked what was up with them. Elizabeth started to answer, but Britt cut her off by claiming that Epiphany had assigned Sabrina a job that Britt thought was a waste of Sabrina's talent. Moments later, Sabrina returned. It was clear that something was troubling Sabrina, so Patrick asked her what was wrong.

Sabrina revealed that the bank had called to notify her that a stop payment had been put on Tracy's check for the Nurses' Ball. Patrick wondered why, so Elizabeth showed him the newspaper reporting the ELQ scandal. Britt explained that ELQ had been involved in a serious financial scandal, so it appeared that the Nurses' Ball was over before it had started. Elizabeth sent Britt to consult with a patient and then told Sabrina and Patrick that there might be a way to turn things around for the Nurses' Ball.

Elizabeth asked them to cover for her and then took her break to run a quick errand. After Elizabeth left, Sabrina asked Patrick about Emma. Patrick assured her that Emma was fine, but he feared that she might have lied to Sabrina about Britt. "You think so?" Sabrina asked, stunned. "Yeah, I do," Patrick answered. He explained that he and Britt had taken Emma out for Emma's first family outing since Robin had died. Patrick suspected that it had been confusing to Emma, which had led Emma to run away.

After Patrick walked away, Sabrina rolled her eyes and resumed working on the files. Britt returned to dump more files on the pile and asked where Patrick was. Sabrina told her that he had been paged, so Britt took the opportunity to set some things straight with Sabrina. Britt conceded that Sabrina's attempt to blame Britt for Emma's vanishing act had been a nice try. However, Patrick finally knew the truth; his perfect little girl wasn't so perfect after all.

Sabrina reminded Britt that all children acted out, but Britt didn't care. "Listen to me, you pathetic interloper. I'm going to tell you what I told Emma yesterday. I'm not going anywhere," Britt growled. Britt assured Sabrina that Britt and Patrick would be together for a long time and that there was nothing that Sabrina or "his spoiled brat of a daughter" could do about it. Britt flashed a smug smile and turned around. She immediately froze when she saw that Patrick had been standing close enough to hear her parting words to Sabrina.

2/1 At the nurses' station, Britt vowed that she wasn't going anywhere, so there was nothing that Sabrina or Patrick's "spoiled brat of a daughter" could do about it. Britt smiled smugly and then turned to leave, but Patrick blocked her path. Britt's smile faltered as she asked how long Patrick had been standing there. "Long enough," Patrick coldly replied. Britt immediately tried to spin things, but Patrick warned her that he had heard her refer to his daughter as a spoiled brat.

Britt conceded that she had been defensive, but she insisted that Patrick had misunderstood her. Sabrina tried to leave, but Patrick asked Sabrina to stay because he wanted her to hear what he had to say to Britt. Patrick was disgusted that he had defended Britt and had taken her word over Sabrina and Emma's word. Patrick explained that Emma was the most important person in the world to him, so he vowed to never doubt Emma again.

Britt thought that Patrick was overreacting, so she asked him to hear her out. Patrick pointed out that he'd already given her an opportunity to talk earlier when they had agreed that perhaps their relationship might have confused Emma. Patrick realized that what had confused Emma had been the idea that he would date someone who didn't like his daughter. Britt denied that she had said that, but Patrick accused her of lying.

Patrick assured Britt that she didn't have to like Emma, but he expected Britt to treat his child with respect and kindness because Emma was the child and Britt was the adult. Britt claimed that she had, but Patrick argued that Britt had made Emma feel so unwanted that Emma had run away. Britt couldn't understand why Patrick was determined to blame her for everything.

Patrick and Sabrina were shocked when Britt suddenly accused Sabrina of turning Emma against Britt and implied that Sabrina had told Emma ditch Britt. Outraged, Sabrina made it clear that she would never encourage a child to run away. Britt implored Patrick not to throw away what they had, but Patrick refused to be with someone who didn't care about his daughter.

Britt was stunned that Patrick had ended their relationship over one disagreement. Patrick explained that he wasn't the right guy for her and that they were at different places in their lives, so it was for the best. Britt disagreed, but Patrick wanted to walk away before things became too serious. Britt argued that it was too late for that because they'd had sex. Britt resented not having a say in the matter, but Patrick decided that they should only have a professional relationship.

Britt's temper flared as she turned her wrath on Sabrina. "This is your fault, you little bitch," Britt growled as she grabbed Sabrina's arm. Patrick was stunned by Britt behavior, so he warned her that she couldn't talk to people like that. Britt insisted that Sabrina had manipulated Emma to get Britt out of the way because Sabrina wanted Patrick for herself. After Britt stormed off, Patrick apologized for dragging Sabrina into his mess.

Sabrina confessed that she was used to Britt treating her like that. Patrick felt foolish because everyone had warned him about Britt, but he hadn't listened. Sabrina was startled when Patrick suddenly asked, "So, what is this thing about Britt accusing you of wanting me for yourself?"

2/4 At General Hospital, Patrick sought confirmation from Sabrina that Britt's accusations, that Sabrina wanted Patrick for herself, were silly and out of line. Before Sabrina could answer, Elizabeth interrupted. Sabrina quickly switched the subject to the Nurses' Ball and wanted to know if Elizabeth had been successful at getting Tracy's check unfrozen. Both Patrick and Sabrina were disappointed when Elizabeth said that she had not.

Neither Elizabeth not Patrick was discouraged. Both expressed confidence that Sabrina would find a way to save the day, and Sabrina exuded confidence in her ability to do so. When Patrick was called away for a phone consult, Sabrina told Elizabeth that Patrick had dumped Dr. Westbourne after hearing Britt call Patrick's daughter Emma a "spoiled brat."

Both were laughing. Sabrina was worried because Britt had told Patrick that Sabrina wanted Patrick for herself. Elizabeth encouraged Sabrina to take the opportunity to let Patrick know that she did have feelings for him, but Sabrina was unsure.

Sabrina said that just because Patrick had broken up with Britt did not mean that he would be interested in her. Elizabeth replied that Sabrina would never know until she tried. Patrick finished his phone call and confirmed the breakup. He said that it was probably the time when Elizabeth should say, "I told you so." Elizabeth responded that she would not say that, but that Sabrina did have something to say to him.

2/5 At the hospital, Britt threatened to call Lulu and Dante to let the unwitting couple know that Maxie was carrying Spinelli's baby. Maxie reluctantly agreed to help Britt if Britt promised to keep quiet about Maxie's secret. Britt smiled with satisfaction as she explained that she expected Maxie to help destroy Sabrina. Maxie thought that she had misheard, so Britt clarified, "Destroy. Demolish. Annihilate." Britt vowed that nothing would be left of Sabrina except for the "rat's nest" that Sabrina called hair.

Maxie couldn't understand why Britt would go after the young nurse, so Britt accused Sabrina of being a "conniving bitch" who had filled Emma's head with lies about Britt. Britt insisted that Sabrina had used Emma to get to Patrick, but Maxie looked skeptical. Britt called Sabrina a "manipulative social climber" and claimed that Sabrina had made a habit of latching onto the nearest doctor in the hopes of finding a man to financially support Sabrina. According to Britt, Sabrina had initially been fixated on Steve.

Maxie argued that everyone knew that Steve and Olivia were an item. "Exactly," Britt replied and added that it hadn't stopped Sabrina. Britt continued to make outrageous accusations about Sabrina until Maxie finally began to believe the lies. Maxie hoped that Britt opened Patrick's eyes to Sabrina's evil ways, but Britt made it clear that she expected Maxie to do the dirty work. Maxie objected, so Britt called Lulu and offered to tell Lulu something about the baby. Maxie panicked and agreed to help Britt, so Britt assured Lulu that Maxie's exam had been fine and ended the call. "So, we understand each other?" Britt asked Maxie.

"Yes," Maxie quietly replied. Britt promised to get in touch with Maxie when Britt devised the perfect plan. However, she warned Maxie not to talk to anyone about their arrangement.

Olivia smiled when she entered the hospital's locker room because she had heard Steve singing in the shower. Her smile quickly disappeared when she rounded the corner and saw Steve serenading Sabrina in the shower. Olivia accused Sabrina of being a "mousey little skank" and stormed out. Confused, Steve grabbed a towel and called out to Olivia, but she ignored him.

Patrick joined Elizabeth and Sabrina at the nurses' station. He assumed that Sabrina had filled Elizabeth in on what had happened with Britt. Patrick was certain that news of his and Britt's breakup would travel quickly through the hospital. Patrick waited for Elizabeth to tell him, "I told you so," but Elizabeth surprised him by announcing that Sabrina had something to tell him. Sabrina's eyes rounded with embarrassment as Patrick looked at her expectantly.

Moments later, Olivia walked up and ordered Sabrina to stay away from Steve because he was engaged. Sabrina had no idea what Olivia was talking about, so Olivia explained that she had seen Sabrina and Steve "getting up close and personal" in the shower. Elizabeth wondered when Olivia had seen the encounter. "Just now," Olivia answered.

Elizabeth gently suggested that it had been a vision because Sabrina had been on duty for hours. Olivia had known that it had been a vision; however, her visions had never been wrong, which meant that it could happen. Olivia noticed Elizabeth and Patrick exchange a knowing look, so she demanded to know what was going on.

Moments later, Steve arrived and asked why Olivia had rushed off. Olivia told him about her vision, which prompted another exchange of guilty glances between Elizabeth, Patrick, and Steve. Olivia wanted answers, so Steve admitted that months earlier, Britt had revealed that Sabrina had had a crush on him. Sabrina assured Olivia that it had long since passed when Sabrina had realized that Steve was in love with Olivia. Olivia seemed satisfied with the answer, so she and Steve left.

At the nurses' station, Patrick felt bad for Sabrina. He regretted that he hadn't noticed how badly Britt had treated her. Patrick thought that Sabrina had been a better friend to him than he had been to her, but he appreciated how wonderful Sabrina had been to him and Emma. Patrick realized, thanks to Britt, that he wasn't ready date and shouldn't look for that special someone at work. He then asked what Sabrina had been about to tell him before Olivia had interrupted.

Sabrina claimed that she had regretted not being around for Emma, so she had changed her mind about babysitting. Patrick argued that it had been his responsibility to protect his daughter and declined using Sabrina as a babysitter. He considered Sabrina a friend, so he'd rather schedule outings for Sabrina, Emma, and him. Sabrina smiled and accepted. After Patrick walked away, Elizabeth tried to cheer her friend up because it was clear that Patrick wasn't interested in romance with anyone. Sabrina assured Elizabeth that friendship was enough.

Britt caught up with Patrick at the elevator and quickly apologized for the way that she had reacted when he had ended their relationship. She assured him that she had accepted his decision and promised not to let things get tense or difficult between them. "Okay," Patrick said as the elevator door opened. After Patrick left, Britt glared at Sabrina and smiled with malicious intent.

2/11 Caleb sat on the docks next to Officer Carlson's body, holding the weapon that he had used to stab both Alison Barrington and Carlson. As he savored the smell of the blood, Sabrina arrived on the scene and asked what had happened. Caleb, whom Sabrina assumed to be John McBain, pretended ignorance of the crime.

Sabrina noticed that Carlson was still alive and rushed to him. She tried to stop the blood flow with her scarf and started CPR. When she turned to ask for help, Caleb was gone. Sabrina called 911 and told Carlson to hang on because help was on the way.

Britt was waiting for Maxie as she got off the elevator at GH and threatened to reveal that Maxie's baby did not belong to Lulu and Dante unless Maxie helped Britt destroy Sabrina's career and chances of ever becoming a medical professional. Patrick appeared and wanted to know what Britt was saying about Sabrina.

Britt covered, but Patrick was cold to her and warned Maxie that Britt had done something to Emma. He stopped short of telling what had happened, but offered to find another doctor for Maxie. After Patrick walked away, Maxie was reluctant to continue the intrigue with Britt, but Britt swore that she liked Emma and that it was Sabrina and her machinations that had turned both Emma and Patrick against Britt.

Britt told Maxie that she would reveal all unless Maxie helped her destroy Sabrina and ruin any chance that Sabrina had to earn a degree or have a career in medicine. When Sabrina arrived with Officer Carlson, Britt told Maxie that it was her opportunity and told Maxie what to do. Maxie was reluctant because Dante had also arrived, but Britt was insistent as she walked away. Maxie mumbled that Dr. Evil had made everything worse.

Patrick and Sabrina worked to save Officer Carlson. Patrick ordered Sabrina to inject medications into the I.V. solution while Dante tried to get information from Carlson. Carlson passed away. Dante questioned Sabrina about what she had seen on the docks, Maxie slipped into the treatment bay with Carlson's body and followed Britt's orders. Sabrina told Dante that she had found McBain next to the body and that McBain had disappeared without calling 911.

Maxie told Britt that she had done as Britt had asked. As the duplicitous duo watched, Patrick and Sabrina commiserated over losing a patient, whom both thought should not have died. As Sabrina cleaned up the area, she found a used medication vial and cried, "Oh, no." Patrick looked at it and said that Sabrina had administered the wrong medication to Carlson.

2/12 Britt stood on the second-floor landing and watched Sabrina and Patrick at the nurses' station. Sabrina was distraught when she read the newspaper about John McBain's arrest for killing Officer Carlson because she had been the one who had made an error with the medication that had led to the police officer's death. Sabrina insisted that she had read the label on the medication three times, so she had no idea how the mix-up had occurred.

Meanwhile, Britt received a text message from Maxie that read, "I hate what you made me do to Sabrina. We both know it wasn't her fault!" Britt smiled with satisfaction and turned her attention back to Sabrina and Patrick as Patrick advised Sabrina to talk to Steve about what had happened. Sabrina was reluctant, but Patrick reminded her that it was protocol. Sabrina feared that Steve would fire her, but Patrick argued that Steve was a good guy who wouldn't judge her. Patrick offered to accompany Sabrina to explain things to Steve, so Sabrina agreed.

Patrick and Sabrina walked up. Olivia wasn't thrilled but stepped away so that Steve could talk to Patrick and Sabrina privately. Patrick and Sabrina told Steve about the mistake with the medications, so Steve advised Sabrina not to jump to conclusions until the autopsy report confirmed whether or not Officer Carlson had received the wrong medication. Steve explained that he had put a rush on the autopsy, so he expected the report shortly. Patrick was certain that the autopsy report would clear Sabrina of any wrongdoing.

At the nurses' station, a lab tech asked Britt where Steve was because the lab tech had the results of an autopsy that Steve had requested. Britt flirted with the lab tech and ascertained that he was new. She persuaded Brad to let her take a peek at the results, so he reluctantly handed them to her. Britt took the folder and walked away with them under the guise of reading them. Moments later, she returned to the nurses' station, handed the autopsy results to Brad, and then pointed to Steve, who was in deep conversation with Patrick and Sabrina.

Britt smiled as she watched Brad hand Steve the autopsy results. Steve quickly scanned report and then softly told Sabrina, "I'm sorry." Sabrina began to cry as Steve revealed that Sabrina had given the patient the wrong medication. Sabrina took off in tears as Patrick asked Steve to give Sabrina a break. According to Patrick, the patient had been almost dead by the time the medication had been administered. Patrick reminded Steve that Sabrina was only a student nurse, so the error could ruin her career.

Steve explained that he had to write Sabrina up and left. Moments later, Britt approached Patrick. She pretended to surmise, based on Sabrina's emotional outburst and Patrick's solemn expression, that the rumors that Sabrina had killed Patrick's patient were true. "It's horrible for everyone involved," Britt clucked, but Patrick glared at her and walked away. Despite Patrick's reaction, Britt smiled with satisfaction.

Sabrina apologized to Patrick for having run off earlier. Patrick felt bad for Sabrina, so he tried to ease her concerns by confessing that getting written up was kind of a right of passage. Sabrina feared that the fatality on her record would end her nursing career before it had started. She then realized how selfish that had sounded because a man had died. Patrick insisted that Sabrina had done everything possible to help Officer Carlson, but the police officer had been bleeding out, so medication would not have made a difference. Sabrina argued that they would never know that for certain.

2/18 At the apartment, Maxie was on the phone with Britt. Maxie wondered if Britt had any friends with whom Britt could spend Valentine's Day instead of bothering Maxie. Maxie couldn't imagine what more Britt could want, since Maxie had helped Britt destroy Sabrina's credibility. Maxie thought that they had done enough to ruin Sabrina's life, but Britt appeared to want more.

At the nurse’s station, Sabrina picked up a Valentine's Day candy from a dish, which read, "You are cute."

"How about, 'You are a murderer'?" Sabrina sniped. Felix had heard enough of Sabrina's self-pity, so he insisted on taking her to a party. Sabrina refused, but Felix ignored her. Sabrina explained that she couldn't understand how she had mixed up the medication because she had been careful to read the label on the vial. Felix pointed out that Patrick had explained that the patient had been beyond saving so nothing would have changed what had happened.

Sabrina was unsettled when she noticed Dante at the bar. Felix urged Sabrina to let it go, but Sabrina argued that Dante had been the police officer who had questioned her about Officer Carlson. Sabrina wanted to leave, but Felix refused to let her flee. Sabrina decided that that her only recourse was to confess to killing Officer Carlson. Felix warned Sabrina that she would open the hospital to numerous lawsuits, which could destroy General Hospital, so it was best to let the hospital handle things.

Later, Sabrina was sitting at the bar, deep in thought, when Maxie walked up to check on Sabrina. Sabrina revealed that things weren't okay because Sabrina had killed a police officer. Felix overheard Sabrina's remark, so he immediately stepped forward and blamed it on the spiked punch. Sabrina denied that she'd had any punch, but Felix dragged her away. Maxie eavesdropped as Felix stopped in a quiet corner to scold Sabrina. Felix insisted that Sabrina couldn't go around telling people that she had killed someone without serious consequences.

Sabrina reminded Felix that she had been responsible for Officer Carlson's death because of the mistake with the medications. Maxie listened as Sabrina wept, overwhelmed by the guilt of causing the death of a man who'd had three children. Felix held Sabrina and then led her onto the dance floor to try to cheer her up.

Frisco immediately sensed that Maxie was troubled, so Maxie urged him not to bother getting to know her because she wasn't worth it. Frisco wanted to know what Maxie had done.

2/19 At the Haunted Star, Felix decided to fetch Sabrina a drink to cheer her up, but Sabrina tearfully explained that she couldn't enjoy the evening, knowing that she had been responsible for the death of a man. Felix offered to take Sabrina home, but she decided to return to the hospital to check if she had been expelled from nursing school. Felix insisted on accompanying her, but Sabrina assured him that it wasn't necessary. Felix argued that she was his date and a friend, neither of which he ever abandoned.

Frisco wanted to know what was going on with Maxie, but Maxie asked her father to drop it. Frisco refused and reminded her that she could trust him because he was on her side. Maxie pointed to Sabrina and confessed that she had ruined Sabrina's life by making it appear that Sabrina had administered the wrong medication to a patient who had died. Frisco was curious why Maxie had done it, so Maxie blamed it on being a terrible person.

Frisco claimed that it had been his experience that even terrible people had motives for what they did. "My doctor hates her," Maxie revealed. Frisco wondered if Maxie's doctor was a friend, so Maxie clarified that she despised her doctor. Frisco was even more baffled as to why Maxie had agreed to help the doctor. Maxie was forced to confess that Britt had blackmailed Maxie because Maxie had made a horrible mistake. Frisco assured Maxie that nothing was unforgivable.

Maxie reluctantly revealed that she had miscarried Dante and Lulu's baby and then had had a one-night stand with Spinelli within hours of the miscarriage. Frisco was surprised when Maxie admitted that she was pregnant with Spinelli's baby, not Dante and Lulu's child.

Maxie explained that she had decided to keep quiet about the baby because Spinelli had reconciled with Ellie, who genuinely cared about Spinelli. According to Maxie, Britt had used the information to force Maxie to sabotage Sabrina's life. Frisco assured Maxie that Maxie wasn't a bad person, since she had sacrificed her own happiness for the sake of others. Maxie began to sob, so Frisco held his daughter.

Later, Maxie sniffled as she revealed that she had been at peace with her decision to give her baby to Dante and Lulu until Britt had decided to blackmail Maxie. Maxie regretted what she had done to Sabrina, so Frisco promised to take care of everything. He reminded her that he had experience with dirty tricks.

At the hospital, Britt folded a letter and then slid it into an envelope with Sabrina's name scribbled on it.

Nearby, Patrick thanked a nurse for keeping an eye on Emma. The nurse assured him that it was fine and that she'd had a wonderful time watching Emma make Valentine's Day cards. Emma handed one of the cards to Patrick and revealed that she had another one for Sabrina. After the nurse left, Emma wondered if Sabrina was Patrick's Valentine. Patrick smiled as he informed his daughter that Emma was his only Valentine.

Emma suddenly tensed when she spotted Britt. Emma warned her father that "that mean lady" was headed their way. Patrick promised that he and Emma could leave, but Britt asked to speak to Emma. Emma glared at Britt, who knelt down to apologize for their "misunderstanding" and then assured Emma that she liked Emma and cared about Patrick. "Do you accept my apology?" Britt asked. Emma ran off, so Patrick called out to his daughter.

Emma ran straight into Sabrina's arms as Sabrina and Felix exited the elevator. Britt insisted that she hadn't done anything wrong by trying to make peace with Emma, but Patrick ignored Britt and followed his daughter. Emma confessed that she was frightened as she clung tightly to Sabrina. Patrick explained that Britt had tried to apologize to Emma, but Emma had wanted no part of it. Britt barely suppressed her rage as she stood behind Patrick. Sabrina assured Emma that Emma would always be safe with her father, but Emma refused to let go of Sabrina.

Felix tried to cheer Emma up by presenting her with a sparkling wand that had a heart on the tip. Felix explained that the wand was magic, so Emma was curious if she could make Britt disappear with it. Patrick asked Britt to give them some privacy, but Britt refused to budge because she claimed that she needed to speak to Sabrina. Felix invited Emma to go with him to the nurses' Valentine's Day party in the break room, so Emma agreed. "Poof, you're gone," Emma said as she waved the wand at Britt and then followed Felix into the elevator.

Patrick made it clear that Britt was never to speak to his daughter again. Britt suggested that Emma would become an out of control child if he continued to let Emma have free reign and allow the child to be so openly rude to adults. Patrick reiterated that Britt was to keep her distance from Emma, so Britt agreed, since Patrick was determined to misinterpret everything that Britt did. Britt admitted that she had written Monica a letter about Sabrina, so she handed Sabrina a copy of the letter and advised Sabrina to read it.

Sabrina read the letter aloud to Patrick. The scathing letter accused Sabrina of an "egregious error" that had resulted in the death of a decorated police officer. Britt went on to claim that Sabrina had demonstrated gross incompetence and "hideously unprofessional" behavior while working with Britt. Patrick was outraged on Sabrina's behalf, but Britt was unapologetic as she ordered Sabrina to keep reading and then walked away.

The letter continued to blast Sabrina by suggesting that Sabrina was "slovenly" and "frequently distracted" by a crush for a respected surgeon on staff. Mortified, Sabrina was at a loss for words. Patrick was livid and insisted that Britt hadn't had the right to badmouth Sabrina.

Patrick had seen Sabrina with patients, so he knew that she had never made a mistake. Patrick was determined that Sabrina would not only graduate from nursing school, but that she would remain on staff. Moments later, Patrick cheered Sabrina up by giving her the Valentine's Day card that Emma had made for her.

Britt entered the examination room and demanded to know what Maxie wanted. Britt could tell by Maxie's expression that Maxie was in crisis. Frisco slammed the door closed and smiled menacingly as he introduced himself. Frisco made it clear that Britt's little game was over and that he would not permit her to continue to blackmail Maxie. Frisco also expected Britt to clean up the mess with Sabrina. Britt was curious why she should, so Frisco revealed that he was a "fixer" who was paid to kill the bad guys. According to Frisco, Britt appeared to be one of those bad guys.

2/23 Sabrina went to the chapel to think and found Patrick there. She expressed her sympathies about Robin and asked after Emma. Patrick said that they had fed the squirrels, a tradition Robin had started that he was continuing. Sabrina approved and said that Emma was lucky to have a dad like Patrick. Patrick said that he was lucky to have Emma and all the friends that had been there for them.

Patrick noticed that Sabrina was very subdued. She told him about crashing into Steve. Patrick commiserated with Sabrina about the inquiry, but Sabrina said that she could not stop thinking about Officer Carlson and his family. Sabrina admitted that she had gone to his memorial service. Sabrina said that she could not help but feel responsible for a good man's death.

Patrick told Sabrina that those kinds of things happened. Sabrina said that they did not happen to everyone. She said that they had not happened to the nurse who was her role model. As Patrick questioned Sabrina, he learned that Sabrina's mom had been her hero and that Sabrina's mother had passed away when Sabrina had been Emma's age. Sabrina told Patrick that her father had not been strong like Patrick and that instead of keeping Sabrina with him after her mother's death, he had sent Sabrina to Puerto Rico to live with cousins.

Patrick sympathized as Sabrina showed him the stethoscope that she wore that had once belonged to her mother. Sabrina recalled that whenever she had said that she wanted to be a nurse just like her mother, Sabrina's mother had always responded that Sabrina could be anything she wanted. Her mother had always told Sabrina that her heart would let her know what she really wanted to do, then it would be up to Sabrina to make her dreams real.

Patrick agreed with the sentiments. He told Sabrina that she could do anything. He said that she had resurrected the Nurses' Ball and that Sabrina would do the same things with her own dreams. A subdued Sabrina thanked Patrick for his support. Patrick encouraged Sabrina to have faith in herself like Sabrina's mother did and like Patrick did.

Sabrina offered to leave Patrick alone so he could light a candle for Robin, but he suggested that they both stay and light candles, one for Robin and one for Sabrina's mother. Sabrina agreed.

3/1 At the hospital, Sabrina was about to help herself to a doughnut when Patrick appeared in the doorway and informed her that the doughnuts were for the Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Embarrassed, Sabrina pulled her hand out of the box and apologized. Patrick chuckled and assured her that she wasn't the first staff member to sneak a doughnut; Steve was notorious for taking them. Sabrina confessed that she was nervous about the hospital's verdict on her future, but Patrick was confident that the board would vote in her favor.

"Afraid you killed your career?" Britt snidely asked Sabrina from the doorway. Britt leaned on a set of crutches as she held up an envelope and announced that the board had made a decision. "Want to know what it is?" Britt wondered. Patrick was curious about Britt's injury, so she revealed that she had slipped in the parking lot.

Britt was annoyed by Patrick's lack of sympathy, so Patrick explained that he didn't wish Britt any misfortune, but it was a shame that she couldn't extend the same to others. "And here I am trying to do a nice thing," Britt replied without a hint of sincerity.

Patrick snatched the envelope out of Britt's hand and gave it to Sabrina. However, he questioned how Britt had ended up with the letter. Britt explained that she had been called to testify after the board had read her letter, so she had been on hand when the board had rendered its decision. According to Britt, Monica had given Britt the envelope to pass along to Sabrina when Monica had been called in to surgery. Sabrina read the letter aloud. Britt was stunned when the board cleared Sabrina of any wrongdoing in Officer Carlson's death, which had been ruled "accidental."

Sabrina was overjoyed, but Britt insisted that the board had only absolved Sabrina to avoid a lawsuit. Patrick warned Britt to back off, so Britt barred Sabrina from all of Britt's patients. Britt advised Patrick to consider doing the same. After Britt left, Patrick promised that Sabrina would get to be a nurse like her mother.

Frisco became distracted when he spotted Britt. Maxie noticed that Britt was on crutches, so she wondered what had happened. "Maybe she's clumsy," Frisco suggested. Maxie immediately suspected that her father had had something to do with Britt's accident, but decided to walk away rather than find out if her suspicions were warranted.

Frisco approached Britt and greeted her. Britt immediately accused him of causing her to fall. Frisco offered her a saccharine smile as he reminded her that accidents happened, especially to people with bad karma. Britt argued that she had left Maxie alone, so they were done. "It's over when I say so, Toots," Frisco warned her. Britt demanded to know what he wanted, so Frisco reminded her of Sabrina.

Britt told Frisco that the board had cleared Sabrina, but Frisco refused to leave Britt alone until he was certain that she wouldn't tell anyone about Maxie's baby. Britt assured him that he had her word that she wouldn't say anything, but Frisco wasn't satisfied. She wondered what else she could do to make him believe her. He promised to let her know and left. A short distance away, Patrick watched Frisco walk away. Moments later, Patrick approached Britt.

Britt assumed that Sabrina had complained to Patrick about her, so she assured Patrick that she had left Sabrina alone. Patrick was curious what Britt had done to anger Frisco. Britt claimed that Frisco wasn't happy about the circumstances of Maxie's pregnancy. Patrick confessed that he didn't like the way she treated people, so Britt assured him that she was no longer a threat to Sabrina. Britt limped away as Sabrina walked up.

"What was that about?" Sabrina asked. "I'm not sure," Patrick quietly replied. A short time later, Patrick and Sabrina saw a group of student nurses congratulating each other. They were surprised when one of the young ladies revealed that the list of graduating student nurses had been posted. Patrick immediately urged Sabrina to check the list, certain that she would be Valedictorian. Sabrina nervously looked at the list. "I'm not graduating?" she asked in shock when she realized that her name wasn't on the list. Nearby, Britt smiled with satisfaction.

Sabrina entered to pick up some charts. Olivia thought that it was a good time for Sabrina to understand that Steve was off the market. Steve decided to take the opportunity to let Olivia know that her vision about Steve and Sabrina getting wet together had happened.

Olivia quickly recovered from her shock when Steve told her about the incident with the vase that had resulted in Steve being drenched in water. Olivia relaxed, so Sabrina confessed that she'd never had a crush on Steve. Sabrina assured Steve that he was a good-looking man and a fine doctor, but her crush was on another staff member. Olivia was greatly relieved when Sabrina explained how the lie had spiraled out of control, but she urged Sabrina to tell her crush the truth, provided that he wasn't involved with someone else.

3/4 At General Hospital, Felix was deliriously happy to find out that he had graduated from the nursing program and equally stunned when Sabrina said that she had not. Felix was convinced that Sabrina's name had to be on the posted list, so he checked it again.

Patrick joined them and agreed with Felix that Sabrina had to have passed the final test. Patrick supported Felix when Felix said that there had to be some kind of mistake. Patrick spotted Britt and said that he might have an answer as to what had caused the mistake. Felix suggested that a clerical error had occurred and volunteered to check it out with head nurse Epiphany. Felix jokingly told Sabrina to send the rescue dogs if he did not return in 15 minutes.

Patrick confronted Britt to ask her if she had done anything to prevent Sabrina from graduating. Britt smugly denied that she'd had a hand in Sabrina's failure. Britt said that she had more important things to do than meddle with a lowly nursing student. Britt offered the opinion that perhaps Sabrina had not known the material, or maybe Sabrina had been distracted by her crush on Steve Webber.

Patrick defended Sabrina, whom he said was too professional to let personal feelings interfere and too smart to flunk an exam. Patrick declared that he would find out what had happened. Patrick warned Britt that if she had done anything to prevent Sabrina from graduating, it would be Britt, not Sabrina, who would be forced to leave GH. Britt smirked and gave Patrick a knowing smile. Patrick walked away. Sabrina stopped him as he passed by and thanked him for standing up to Britt. Felix returned and told Sabrina that the good news was that Sabrina had passed the exam with flying colors, but the bad news was that Sabrina had been accused of cheating.

3/4 At the hospital, Sabrina denied that she had cheated on her nursing exam. Patrick wanted to find Felix to figure things out, but Sabrina couldn't understand why Epiphany had made the accusation. Epiphany walked up and dropped a heavy box on the counter of the nurses' station. Patrick suggested that he and Sabrina talk to Epiphany directly, so he called out to Epiphany and revealed what Felix had told them. Epiphany insisted that it was true; Sabrina had cheated.

Sabrina and Patrick were surprised when Epiphany explained that Sabrina had scored perfectly on the exam, which had never happened. Patrick credited it to Sabrina's hard work, but Epiphany revealed that an anonymous caller had tipped them off that Sabrina had obtained the answers to the test in advance. Patrick scoffed that Epiphany would take the word of someone who hadn't had the courage to give their name. Epiphany explained that a search of Sabrina's locker had yielded the incriminating proof. Patrick immediately claimed that Sabrina had been framed.

Epiphany was stunned when Patrick accused Britt because a respected physician wouldn't have any reason to harass a student nurse. Epiphany demanded proof, so Patrick explained that Britt had hounded Sabrina from the beginning and had been furious when Britt's efforts to get Sabrina booted over the mix-up with Officer Carlson's medication had failed. Epiphany argued that it wasn't proof, which meant that Sabrina had to leave the premises immediately. Epiphany handed Sabrina a box containing the contents of Sabrina's locker.

Patrick promised Sabrina that he would talk to Britt, but Sabrina warned him that it wouldn't matter because Britt would lie. Sabrina was determined to clear her good name by proving that she hadn't cheated, so she demanded to be given another test under Epiphany's supervision. Sabrina promised to leave without complaint if she didn't answer all of the questions correctly like she had the first time. Patrick thought that it was a brilliant idea, so Epiphany agreed. Relieved, Sabrina promised to wait in the conference room while Epiphany fetched the test.

Patrick thanked Epiphany for giving Sabrina a second chance. Epiphany confessed that she had never pegged Sabrina as the type to cheat, so she had been greatly disappointed to find the test answers in Sabrina's locker. Patrick was confident that Sabrina would restore Epiphany's faith in her, so Epiphany broached the subject of Britt. Epiphany confided that she hadn't approved of Britt's attempt to fill Robin's shoes and suggested that Patrick needed someone who had a big enough heart for him and Emma. After Epiphany walked away, Patrick glanced into the conference room where Sabrina waited to take the test.

A short time later, Epiphany handed Sabrina the new exam. Sabrina asked Patrick to wish her luck, but Patrick didn't think that she needed it. Sabrina smiled as she watched Patrick leave the room.

3/8 Sabrina approached the nurses' station to ask if Elizabeth had heard anything about Sabrina's test results. Sabrina was startled when she realized that Elizabeth had been crying. Elizabeth explained that Steve had been taken to Memphis to serve out his prison sentence for sacrificing one patient to save another. Elizabeth realized that it had been wrong, but she insisted that Steve didn't deserve to be locked up with hardened criminals who had done far worse than Steve. Sabrina felt bad for her friend, but she admired Steve for owning up to his wrongs.

Elizabeth suggested that she and Sabrina follow Steve's lead by not lying anymore. Sabrina agreed, but wondered what she had been lying about. "Patrick. Your feelings for him," Elizabeth answered. Sabrina quickly tried to change the subject, but Elizabeth urged Sabrina to talk to Patrick. Sabrina refused to jeopardize her friendship with Patrick by confessing to feelings that he might not return.

Sabrina was certain that Patrick wasn't over Robin, so she doubted that he was ready to get involved with someone. Elizabeth wondered if Sabrina intended to continue pining for a man who had no idea how Sabrina felt. Sabrina glanced down at Elizabeth's phone and noticed that Elizabeth had a message, so she handed the phone to Elizabeth. Sabrina was curious who it was from, so Elizabeth admitted that A.J. had called. Elizabeth stepped aside to listen to the message.

Afterwards, Elizabeth confided to Sabrina that A.J. had called to let Elizabeth know that Elizabeth could cancel their lunch date. Sabrina was surprised to hear that her friend had a real date, so she was curious if Elizabeth intended to back out of it. Elizabeth admitted that she was tempted to because she needed to be honest with herself about who A.J. was and who he used to be.

Sabrina recalled that Elizabeth had told her that A.J. had changed and that he had been there for Elizabeth during Steve's recent surgery. Elizabeth insisted that she would always be grateful for A.J.'s support, but she didn't know if she could trust him. Elizabeth confessed that she didn't want to be wrong again.

Sabrina pointed out that there was always a risk in getting close to someone, so Elizabeth should ask herself if A.J. was worth it. Elizabeth smiled and decided to call A.J. to reschedule their date. Sabrina was happy for her friend and reminded Elizabeth that even if it didn't work out, at least Elizabeth had tried. Elizabeth arched a brow and suggested that Sabrina take her own advice.

Eventually, Sabrina agreed to take a chance, so she called Patrick. Sabrina was surprised when Patrick revealed that he was on his way to the hospital. Sabrina told him that she would wait for him because she had something important to tell him.

3/11 With Elizabeth's encouragement, Sabrina phoned Patrick and said that she wanted to talk. Patrick told Sabrina that he was on his way to General Hospital and would see her there. Felix joined Elizabeth and Sabrina. He was thrilled to hear that Elizabeth had convinced Sabrina to tell Patrick how she felt about him.

Sabrina said that Elizabeth had given her the courage to make the phone call because Elizabeth had demonstrated her strength by giving A.J. a second chance. Sabrina revealed that she was still waiting for the results of her nursing exam and feared that if she failed, she might never have another opportunity to tell Patrick how she felt about him. When Felix asked if Sabrina would chicken out when the time actually arrived to talk to Patrick, Sabrina said that she would not waver.

Dvd #18B 3/11 Sabrina paled slightly when she saw Patrick step off the elevator and head in her direction. Elizabeth and Felix left to file charts so that Patrick and Sabrina could be alone. Patrick speculated that Sabrina had called because she had received her tests results. Sabrina said that was not the reason that she wanted to talk. When Patrick asked what it was, Sabrina started to speak, but giggled nervously instead. Epiphany interrupted with the test results.

Elizabeth and Felix, who had been loitering nearby joined them. Sabrina silently read the letter that Epiphany had handed her and said nothing. Felix asked if Sabrina had passed. Patrick said that he supported Sabrina regardless of the results. Sabrina looked at the letter and said sadly that she had failed. As the commiserations began, Sabrina laughed brightly and admitted that she had been kidding.

Sabrina had passed the exam with 100%, which proved that she had not cheated on the nursing final exam and deserved her place as the class valedictorian. Sabrina received hearty congratulations from her friends. Felix was so happy for her that he almost hugged Epiphany, but Epiphany gave Felix a stern look that stopped him. Epiphany also congratulated Sabrina and vowed not to rest until she found the person who had framed Sabrina and made it appear that Sabrina had cheated.

Patrick told Sabrina that she was amazing. He praised Sabrina for standing up for herself to Epiphany and overcoming a huge obstacle. Before Sabrina could tell Patrick how she felt about him, he was called away. Sabrina eventually caught up with Patrick in the hall. Sabrina told Patrick that she had never had a crush on Steve Webber because her crush had always been on Patrick.

Elizabeth and Felix were watching the interaction between Patrick and Sabrina. Both were glad that the truth was out. Felix turned to Elizabeth and said that it was time for Elizabeth to get ready for her date with A.J.

3/12 At the hospital, Sabrina confessed to Patrick that she hadn't had a crush on Steve. She explained how the lie had happened, but Patrick seemed confused. "The person I care about, Patrick, is you. It's always been you," Sabrina clarified.

Patrick wondered how long Sabrina had had feelings for him, so she revealed that she had fallen for him the first moment that she had laid eyes on him. Sabrina recalled the fateful encounter when she had bumped into Patrick and he had helped pick up the scattered papers that she had dropped.

Sabrina returned to the present and promised Patrick that she wasn't a stalker. Patrick assured her that he had never thought that she was. Sabrina relaxed and admitted that she knew that he wasn't in the right frame of mind to become involved with someone and that even if he were, she wasn't his type. Patrick admitted that he had no idea what to say. Sabrina began to ramble when she realized how subdued Patrick seemed. She promised him that she didn't expect him to say anything and that she didn't want to jeopardize their friendship. Sabrina's smile faltered when Patrick confessed that he had never thought of Sabrina in romantic terms.

Moments later, Patrick was called to surgery, so he fled. Sabrina watched him walk away then changed into her scrubs. Afterwards, Elizabeth arrived for a shift. Elizabeth's cell phone rang, but she ignored it when she saw that it was A.J. Sabrina was surprised that Elizabeth was at work instead of on a date with A.J., so Elizabeth grumbled that she had arrived for her date, but A.J. had been kissing someone.

"I don't know who's worse," Elizabeth growled then decided that she knew. Elizabeth admitted that A.J. was a liar, but he was messed up. However, the woman that he had been kissing had been the same "slut" that she had always been. Sabrina thought perhaps Elizabeth had misread things, but Elizabeth assured her that she hadn't. "It was vintage Carly," Elizabeth added.

"Carly Jacks?" Sabrina squeaked. Sabrina reminded Elizabeth that Carly had donated the hotel's ballroom for use of the Nurses Ball. Elizabeth didn't care and accused Carly of being a "skank." Sabrina thought that Carly loathed A.J., so Elizabeth suggested that Carly had decided to amuse herself by playing with A.J. Elizabeth feared that Carly would dismantle A.J.'s life then move on to someone else. Sabrina confided that she had thought that A.J. was one of the good guys, despite his checkered past. Elizabeth agreed but realized that had been her second mistake.

Sabrina was curious what Elizabeth's first mistake had been, so Elizabeth dragged Sabrina into an exam room for privacy. Elizabeth explained that she had hoped that her luck had finally changed. According to Elizabeth, the stand-up guy between her last two relationships had been a married hit man. "How defective does one have to be to keep throwing herself out there over and over again just to have it blow up in her face?" Elizabeth asked. "Super defective," Sabrina answered.

Sabrina told Elizabeth about Patrick's reaction when Sabrina had declared her feelings to Patrick. Elizabeth was disappointed and felt responsible for Sabrina's heartbreak. Sabrina assured her friend that it was okay because Sabrina didn't regret that Patrick knew the truth. Sabrina was relieved that she could move forward instead of torturing herself with thoughts of what ifs. Elizabeth decided that she was the last person who should offer anyone romantic advice after what had happened with A.J.

Patrick was deep in thought as he scrubbed up before surgery. Epiphany greeted Patrick as she entered but immediately sensed his distraction. She was curious what was on his mind, so Patrick revealed that Sabrina had confessed to having a crush on him. Epiphany was impressed that Sabrina had finally mustered up the nerve to tell Patrick, so Patrick wondered how long Epiphany had known. Epiphany chuckled and asked how Patrick had handled the situation. She was stunned when Patrick confessed that he had left without saying anything to Sabrina.

Epiphany scolded Patrick for leaving Sabrina hanging, but Patrick pointed out that he hadn't been able to ignore the page that he had received. Epiphany wanted to know what Patrick would have said to Sabrina if he hadn't been called into surgery, but Patrick didn't have an answer. Epiphany chastised Patrick for not noticing Sabrina's crush, but Patrick assured her that he hadn't. Epiphany suggested that Patrick was either too blind to be a surgeon, or he was lying to himself. After Epiphany walked out, Patrick thought about his near-kiss with Sabrina on New Year's Eve.

3/15 In the conference room, Felix was shocked when Sabrina and Elizabeth told him about their troubles with Patrick and A.J. "How could they be so heartless?" Felix wondered. Felix couldn't understand why Carly would kiss a man she despised. However, then he realized that there was a fine line between love and hate. "In Carly's case, it's lust and hate," Elizabeth clarified.

Elizabeth explained that if A.J. wasn't smart enough to stay away from Carly after all of the misery that Carly had caused him, then it was A.J.'s problem, not Elizabeth's. Felix switched gears to discuss Sabrina's situation with Patrick, but Sabrina warned him to drop it. Felix wisely suggested that they focus on something positive. Sabrina and Elizabeth appeared perplexed, so Felix reminded them that he and Sabrina were finally nurses.

Moments later, Lucy breezed in and announced that they had a Nurses Ball to plan. Elizabeth, Sabrina, and Felix tactfully reminded Lucy that they had lost ELQ's backing, but Lucy waved away their concerns and ordered them to sit.

Lucy passed out binders and explained that they had partnered with the American Foundation for AIDS Research. Elizabeth wondered if amfAR was aware that they'd had problems funding the ball, but Lucy insisted that it didn't matter because they needed to focus on impressing everyone. Sabrina and Felix continued to express concerns about paying for Lucy's ideas, but Lucy ignored them.

3/20 At the hospital, Dante told Patrick that Olivia had passed out, but Olivia insisted that she'd merely been dizzy, which she suspected had stemmed from not eating. Olivia thought that she was wasting Patrick's time but Patrick asked her a series of questions about the dizzy spells. Patrick was startled when Olivia confessed that she had been looking at a bear prior to almost passing out.

Dante quickly clarified that it had been a stuffed bear. Olivia and Dante told Patrick about the gift that Lulu had received and Luke's concern, which Olivia insisted had been unfounded. Dante feared that Olivia's fainting spell might have been a result of the LSD overdose, so Patrick promised to run some tests and scans. Patrick congratulated Dante on the baby and left.

Patrick returned to report his findings. Patrick blamed Olivia's dizzy spells on low blood sugar and dehydration. Dante decided to take his mother to get something to eat, but Olivia wanted him to return to the loft to get rid of the bear.

3/22 Patrick paced his living room floor as he mulled over the invitation from Sabrina to attend her graduation ceremony. Patrick put the invitation down when Elizabeth arrived to pick up Emma. Patrick called out for his daughter, who appeared in the living room, wearing her pajamas. Patrick was curious why Emma wasn't dressed for the graduation ceremony, so Emma asked why Patrick wasn't in his suit. Patrick reminded his daughter that he couldn't attend the graduation ceremony because he had work to do.

Emma wanted Patrick to go with her, but Patrick explained that he couldn't put his work off. Emma reluctantly went to the bedroom to change into the dress that they had picked out earlier. "Really?" Elizabeth asked, making it clear that she hadn't bought Patrick's feeble excuse about work. Patrick stuck to his story, so Elizabeth accused him to trying to avoid Sabrina. Patrick denied it, but Elizabeth didn't believe him.

Elizabeth reminded Patrick that Sabrina had finally worked up the courage to open up to him about her feelings, and he had repaid Sabrina by blowing her off. Elizabeth suspected that Patrick was afraid of taking a chance, but Patrick claimed that things had changed between him and Sabrina. Elizabeth confessed that she had been the one to push Sabrina to talk to Patrick because the secret had weighed heavily on Sabrina. Elizabeth had also believed that Patrick should know "just in case."

"In case of what?" Patrick asked. "Just in case it stirred something inside of you, which clearly it didn't," Elizabeth replied. Patrick suddenly realized that he had hurt Sabrina, even though he hadn't actually denied liking Sabrina. Patrick revealed that he had simply told Sabrina that he hadn't felt "that" way about Sabrina. Elizabeth accused Patrick of lying because Patrick had almost kissed Sabrina on New Year's Eve. Patrick was stunned that Elizabeth had known about the incident, but he conceded that he had initiated the near-kiss.

Patrick was shocked when Elizabeth filled him in on what Britt had told Sabrina about New Year's Eve. Elizabeth urged Patrick to be honest with himself about his feelings. Patrick explained that he wasn't ready to get romantically involved, so Elizabeth confided that Robin's greatest fear hadn't been dying but rather leaving Patrick and Emma alone.

Patrick admitted that Robin had said the same thing in the DVD that he had found. Elizabeth thought that Patrick owed it to himself to find out if Sabrina was the right woman for him. Patrick was certain that Robin would have approved of Sabrina. Elizabeth agreed.

Moments later, Emma returned to the living room, wearing a pretty dress and sporting a set of fairy wings that Sabrina and Emma had made. According to Emma, Sabrina had promised Emma that if Emma followed her dreams then the fairy wings would fly Emma as high as the sky.

Elizabeth thought that the wings were fitting because Sabrina had worked hard to achieve her dreams. Elizabeth offered Patrick another opportunity to attend the graduation ceremony with them, but he insisted that he needed to work. Elizabeth took Emma's hand and left. Afterwards, Patrick picked up the invitation to Sabrina's graduation ceremony and then looked at a family portrait of Patrick, Robin, and Emma.

At the hospital, Sabrina was excited that her graduation day had arrived. Felix grinned as he picked up his cap and gown. Britt hobbled into the room on crutches and was shocked to discover that Sabrina was among the graduates. Felix explained that Sabrina had been "shoddily" framed, so she had been given an opportunity to retake the final exam to prove that she could answer all of the questions correctly. "Game over. She wins, you lose," Felix gloated. Britt feigned innocence, while Epiphany entered the room and asked to speak to Britt.

After Britt and Epiphany left, Felix noticed that something was troubling Sabrina. Sabrina assured him that she was fine, but Felix realized that she hoped for Patrick to attend her graduation. Sabrina doubted that Patrick would, even though she had invited him. Felix revealed that he had invited Milo to the graduation ceremony. Sabrina was a bit confused because she thought that Milo was straight. Felix insisted that Milo was either deep in the closet or extremely comfortable around gay people because Milo spent a lot of time with Felix in the gym.

Felix was hopeful that Milo might have a change of heart, but Sabrina warned Felix that he was reaching. Felix didn't care. "Things could change. They changed for Elizabeth," Felix explained. Felix noticed Sabrina checking her phone, so he reminded her that Patrick couldn't text if he was driving to the hospital. Sabrina doubted that Patrick would show because he had made his feelings for her clear. Felix reminded Sabrina of her near-kiss with Patrick on New Year's Eve, but Sabrina argued that it had been a reflex on a night when many strangers kissed to ring in the New Year.

Meanwhile, Britt followed Epiphany to a quiet corner in the hallway. Epiphany handed the report to Brit then explained that it was proof that Britt had framed Sabrina for cheating. Britt insisted that Epiphany was mistaken, so Epiphany revealed that Britt's fingerprints had been found on Sabrina's locker, the padlock, the copy of the exam that had been found in Sabrina's locker, and the cabinet where the exams had been locked up. "In case you can't tell, doctor, you made a big mistake," Epiphany said with satisfaction.

Britt reminded Epiphany that Epiphany was just a nurse, while Britt was a board certified doctor. Epiphany refused to be intimidated by Britt and promised to hand over the findings to the chief of staff. Britt quickly changed tactics by apologizing for the outburst then reminding Epiphany that everything had worked out for Sabrina. Britt asked Epiphany to let it go. "You shouldn't have messed with my nurses, doctor," Epiphany replied. Epiphany doubted that Britt would be around long.

Britt spotted Felix and Sabrina in their caps and gowns, so she made her way to them on her crutches. Britt warned Sabrina that it wasn't over then vowed that Sabrina would pay. Felix ushered Sabrina away from Britt. Sabrina was curious if Britt had actually threatened her, so Felix confirmed that Sabrina had heard correctly. Moments later, Epiphany approached them and filled them in on Spinelli's investigation.

Sabrina was grateful that her name had been cleared, so she thanked Epiphany. Epiphany quickly clarified that Patrick had been the one to hire Spinelli. After Epiphany left, Felix insisted that Patrick's actions proved that Patrick had feelings for Sabrina. Sabrina remained skeptical, but Felix was certain that Patrick would arrive soon to declare his love for Sabrina. Seconds later, Elizabeth and Emma exited the elevator. Emma ran into Sabrina's arms, while Sabrina looked up and silently asked Elizabeth if Patrick was with them. Elizabeth shook her head.

3/25 Britt met her mother, Dr. Obrecht, in the park. Dr. Obrecht was the woman who had aided Faison's plan to kidnap Robin and impersonate Duke. Britt asked why her mother was visiting Port Charles. Dr. Obrecht said that she was there to support her daughter and to take care of business of her own. When Britt reacted badly to her mother's criticism, Dr. Obrecht changed tactics and told Britt that she was proud of her for following in her mother's footsteps and becoming a doctor.

Britt said that they were different kinds of doctors because Britt helped life enter the world and Dr. Obrecht helped end life. Dr. Obrecht said that she was there because Britt had called for help, pouring out her sorrows while sobbing drunkenly into the phone. Britt said that everything had changed. Dr Obrecht asked how Britt was doing with the handsome doctor she was dating? Britt told Dr Obrecht that she and Patrick had broken up.

Dr. Obrecht was incredulous that Britt had lost Patrick to her "homely" rival. Britt said that she had tried to nab Patrick, but everything had blown up in her face and her career was in danger. Britt ranted that Sabrina was "pathetic" and not remotely qualified to be in medicine. Britt added that all Sabrina was good at was babysitting, and as a result, she had Emma on her side in the battle for Patrick's affections.

Dr. Obrecht reminded Britt that a surgeon knew how to remove obstacles. She said that the biggest problem, Patrick's wife, had already been eliminated. Caustically, Britt agreed to try again with Patrick. Dr. Obrecht said that she did not understand why Britt could not win Patrick over, but Dr. Obrecht said she would help Britt with an alternate plan. Dr. Obrecht suggested contacting Britt's father, but Britt seemed very intimidated by that idea and begged for a second chance to seduce Patrick.

Dr. Obrecht said that Britt's father only wanted what was best for Britt and would be glad to help out. Britt said that she would redouble her efforts. Dr. Obrecht said she was there to help Britt show her father that a strong woman got what she wanted, no matter who stood in the way. Dr. Obrecht vowed to help Britt find a way to get Patrick back. Britt said that Emma would be a huge problem because Emma hated Britt, even though Britt had tried to make friends with the "brat."

Dr. Obrecht denigrated Britt's skills with children. Britt shot back that it would have been easier for her if her own mother had shown her a shred of compassion. Dr. Obrecht slapped Britt's face and reminded Britt that Dr. Obrecht had brought Britt into the world and Dr. Obrecht could take her out. As Britt rubbed her red cheek, Dr. Obrecht mused that there was one method that was guaranteed to keep Sabrina and Patrick apart.

Patrick looked at Sabrina's graduation invitation and had second thoughts. He played the DVD that Robin had left for him. Patrick's tears flowed as he heard Robin tell him that she did not want him to be a lonely old man and that if he could not move on for his sake, that he needed to move on for Emma's because Robin did not want Emma to grow up without a mother.

Robin told Patrick to do something hard: to honor Robin's memory by finding someone to be a family with. As Robin said those things, Patrick recalled all the loving moments that he had witnessed between Emma and Sabrina and the happy times that he had also shared with Sabrina. At that moment, Patrick received a photo from Emma of Emma with Sabrina in her graduation robe.

Emma and Elizabeth took pictures of Sabrina and Felix as they prepared for graduation. Unknown to anyone, Emma sent one of the pictures to Patrick's phone. After Emma and Elizabeth took their seats to await the graduation exercises, Felix apologized to Sabrina for encouraging her to share her feelings with Patrick.

Sabrina said that it was okay. She said that it was better for her to know that Patrick was not interested in her because it encouraged Sabrina to move on. Felix said that Patrick could still show up. Felix was nervous because he had invited Milo to the ceremony. Felix raved about Milo's buff body. Felix admitted that he hoped that because Milo spent time with Felix and seemed to like him, it meant that Milo was in the closet and Felix still had a chance at a relationship with Milo.

When Milo did show up, Felix was tongue-tied, but Milo was very chatty with Sabrina. He told her that he had never been to a graduation before and that he was inspired by what Felix and Sabrina had accomplished. Milo said that he would like to go back to school and get his GED so that he could study massage.

Epiphany told the class that it was time to graduate. Epiphany gave out the diplomas. When she handed Felix his, she told him that they were going to "have fun" together. Patrick arrived at the ceremony as Epiphany called Sabrina's name.

Sabrina had a huge smile on her face when Patrick shouted out, "Good job!" Epiphany congratulated the graduates and dismissed the new nurses. After the ceremony, Patrick, Emma, and Elizabeth crowded around Sabrina to tell her how proud they were of her. Elizabeth got a page to the ER and left.

Emma asked if Patrick had attended because of the picture that Emma had sent. Patrick said that the picture was not the only reason. He congratulated Sabrina. As Sabrina put on her mother's stethoscope, Patrick said that Sabrina's mother would be proud. When Emma went for ice cream, Patrick told Sabrina that they had to talk.

Felix thanked Milo for attending the graduation. Milo said that the ceremony had been very inspiring, like his first bench press, only way cooler. Felix invited Milo for drinks at the Floating Rib, but was immediately disappointed when Milo asked Felix to put in a good word for him with Sabrina, who, Milo said, treated him like a real person and not a piece of beefcake. Felix blurted out that Sabrina was taken.

3/26 Dr. Obrecht ordered her daughter to pull it together. Britt tearfully explained that Britt didn't have a chance of getting Patrick back. Dr. Obrecht disagreed then reminded her daughter that they had one guaranteed method of pulling Patrick and Sabrina apart. "I'm sorry, I think it's too late," Britt argued. Dr. Obrecht insisted that they had everything in place to "surprise" Patrick. "But where will that leave me?" Britt wondered.

Britt pointed out that the plan was to her mother's advantage, not Britt's. "Do you wish for something else?" Dr. Obrecht asked Britt. Dr. Obrecht insisted that her plan wouldn't have been necessary if Britt had followed through on the promise to make Patrick fall in love with Britt.

Dr. Obrecht was curious when they should put their plan into motion, but Britt remained silent. Frustrated, Dr. Obrecht blasted her daughter for failing the one single test that Britt had been given. Britt tearfully explained that Sabrina had become involved in a certain cause as a way to get closer to Patrick, but Dr. Obrecht didn't care. Dr. Obrecht turned her back on Britt then took several steps away.

Seconds later, Anna spotted Britt, so she called out to the doctor for help. Britt balked at helping Anna, so Anna assured Britt that Britt was the last person that Anna would ask for help after the way that Britt had treated Emma. However, someone had been shot and needed medical attention. Dr. Obrecht carefully remained in the shadows with her back to Anna until Britt followed Anna to where Shawn was.

Moments later, the paramedics, police, Anna, and Dr. Westbourne arrived. Shawn was quickly loaded onto a stretcher then whisked to General Hospital. Britt limped back to where her mother had been and told her about the shooting. Dr. Obrecht grimaced with disdain because she thought gunfire in a park was "so American." Dr. Obrecht switched gears by announcing that the Nurses Ball would be the perfect place to spring their surprise on Patrick.

In another wing at the hospital, the newly graduated nurses mingled with their friends and family following the graduation ceremony. Milo wondered if Felix would mind if Milo asked Sabrina out. "No, why should I?" Felix lied.

Milo confessed that Felix seemed a bit territorial, so Felix promised that he didn't have a problem with Milo asking Sabrina out. "Well, I do," Emma said. Surprised, Milo leaned down to ask why Emma objected to Milo going out with Sabrina. Emma confessed that she wanted her father to date Sabrina. Worried, Milo asked Felix if Sabrina and Dr. Drake were involved. Felix looked over at Sabrina and Patrick then answered, "Not that I know of."