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Ric was finishing up some paperwork and couldn’t keep his eye off the clock sitting on his desk. It had been a very long day, and it was only 2 o’clock in the afternoon. As he sat behind his desk, he heard a light knock on his office door. He looked up from his work and saw Alexis peering in to say hello.

“You busy? She asked as she pushed open the door farther.

“Well, it’s been one of those days, so yes I guess you could say that I’m busy.” He replied as his wife slinked into the office with something on her mind.

She approached his desk and came around to where he was sitting in his chair. He turned towards her and she sat down in his lap. By this time, Ric knew something was on her mind and it wasn’t work.

“Alexis, what are you doing?” he asked as she nibbled on his ear.

“You don’t like it?”

“No, no, I do …” he replied stuttering. “I was just …”

“Since you were having a bad day, I thought perhaps I could help you relax.”

“Mmmmm….” Escaped his lips as she went from his ears to his neck. Her fingers entangled in the hair at the nape of his neck and he could feel himself getting aroused by her tactics to relax him.
“Okay … Alexis …” he said as he tried to get up off his chair so he could lock the office door before they got too far into the relaxation therapy session.

He got up off his chair and went to the office door to close it and Alexis follows him and begins to unbutton her blouse. He turns around after locking the door and sees her coming towards him. She pushes him back against the door and plays with his neck tie.

“Um …. Why don’t you get comfortable while I take care of some business in the other room and I’ll be right back.”

As Ric goes into the private bathroom that connected to his office, Alexis began to unbutton her blouse further. As she removes the blouse, she catches a view of her body in the mirror that is hanging on the wall of office. She stood and stared at herself for a couple of minutes and wasn’t aware that Ric had return in grand entrance style in nothing but his black boxers and black socks.
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Meanwhile, at the Harbor View Mall, AJ is picking up some clothes he thinks Michael would like. The two of them have been making some progress when it comes to their relationship. Michael still doesn’t call him "dad," but his attitude towards AJ is starting to decrease. AJ comes across a really nice business suit that would fit Michael perfectly. He takes it up to the counter and begins purchasing the clothes when he spots Nikolas and Michael in the corner of his eye.

Nikolas shows Michael some clothes. Michael picks up and oversized shirt and puts it on, trying to cover Nikolas with the other shirt. The two run around the store playing around and having a good time. Michael picks up some matching outfits for Nikolas, Morgan, Spencer, himself and baby X (Carly's baby). Nikolas nods that he likes them and rubs Michael's head. AJ watches as this plays out can't help but feel a little jealous that Nikolas, Carly's boyfriend, gets to spend more time with Michael than he does.
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The role of "Blake Barrington" will now be played by Josh Casaubon

Elsewhere at Kelly's, Liz gets off the phone with Audrey, who informs her that Cameron isn't feeling too well. Liz promises she'll be home later to take care of him. Liz puts her face in her hands and lets out a little yell. Maxie comes over and hands her a shake, courtesy of the cute guy at the other table. Elizabeth turns her head and smiles at Blake. He takes at as an invitation to come over and talk with Liz.

The two engage in some meaningless conversation, with Blake eventually asking Liz if she'd like to go out on a date with him. Liz doesn't think she's ready to date anyone. Blake says that he asked for one date, he didn't ask to be her boyfriend. Liz laughs, but politely turns him down. She mentions that she has to take care of her son who isn't feeling well. She thanks him for the shake and the two say goodbye. Blake leans back in his chair and comes up with a way to win Elizabeth over.
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“You’re not ready Alexis …”

Alexis distracted by what she saw in the mirror. “Do you think I’m fat?” she asks still looking in the mirror.

“Fat? Alexis you’re not fat. You’re beautiful.” He replied as he came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

“I mean, I feel so …. Old and frumpy.”

“You’re not old and frumpy, Alexis. You’re beautiful and smart and funny and you are a great wife and mother.”

Alexis turned into him and smiled crookedly. “Thank you for that. But you don’t have to lie to me.”

“It’s not a lie, Alexis. You are all those things and they are just a few reasons why I love you.”

He leaned in and gave her a kiss as he pulled her close to him. He began to caress her and to make his move. She was now distracted with the mirror and how she looked.

“What’s the matter, Alexis?”

She sighed. “I don’t know. One look in the mirror and it ruined the mood, I guess.”

Ric disappointed that his therapy session was ruined. He was really looking forward to his afternoon quickie with his wife.

“I’m sorry, Ric.” She replied as she noticed he was standing in front her in just his boxers and socks. She laughed a little at what she was looking at.

He chuckled. “What?"

She couldn’t hold it in any longer and a laugh escaped her lips. The laughing was contagious because he couldn’t help but joining in laughing with her, even if it was at his own expense. Ric teased Alexis by turning around and shaking his tush. Alexis places a gentle slap on his rear before he pulls her into a kiss. It appears as if the mood is about to kick back in when they receive a knock on his office door that startled them. They looked down at one another and realized neither was decent to answer the door and began to scramble to get dressed. As Ric went into his private bathroom to put his clothes back on, Alexis hurried to put on her blouse and make herself look presentable.

“Coming ….” She said as the visitor knocked a second time.

She opened the door as she tried to fix her blouse, but she still looked a bit disheveled. “Mayor, what a surprise to see you.”

Mayor Garrett Floyd looks Alexis up and down, and then smiles a bit. "Yeah I see that.” He said as he noticed her appearance. “I stopped by to see Ric. Is he …”

“Yes he’s here. Why don’t you come in?” she said as Mayor Floyd was already walking passed her and into the office.

Ric came out of his private bathroom buttoning up the last button on his dress shirt.

“Am I interrupting something?” the Mayor asked as he noticed his two DA’s were in disarray.

“No … no .. of course not.” The two answered in unison as they looked at each other like they both got caught with their pants down.
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Next….on Port Charles
-Ric and Alexis face repercussions from the Mayor
-Ric reunited with an old rival from law school
-Mac shows up looking for Bobbie