Could AI ever take old scripts and photos of the actors and generate versions of old episodes that have been wiped? Maybe we can see versions of these episodes again!

On video? I think its too early for something like that.

It could probably do pictures of these old actors in scenarios. I'd be tempted to try some out myself and see what can be generated.

Case in point, I've just created an image for My GH story idea involving Josslyn and Tobias. I mean, I can see why people are nervous. It bears a lot of resemblance to Eden and that was just one picture.

I asked for a Brooks Sisters return but it gave me a Barber Sisters return instead:

Here’s a classic, high-stakes Y&R–style return that honors the show’s history, the Brooks legacy, and the kind of drama Genoa City thrives on.

“Bloodlines & Betrayals” — The Return of the Brooks Sisters

Opening Tease

A sleek black town car pulls up outside Society during a high-profile Chancellor-Winters event. Cameras flash. Whispers ripple through the room.

Devon freezes. Lily pales. Jill’s champagne glass trembles.

The doors open.

Drucilla Barber Winters strides in first—poised, powerful, unmistakably alive.

Behind her… Olivia Barber Winters, dignified and calm.

And bringing up the rear, with a knowing smile that signals trouble?

Diane Brooks.

Genoa City has just shifted on its axis.

The Shocking Truth

For years, the world believed Drucilla died after her fall from the cliff. Now, the truth unravels:

• Drucilla survived—but suffered amnesia and was taken abroad by a mysterious benefactor.

• Diane, long presumed dead herself at one point, knew Drucilla was alive and quietly helped fund her care.

• Olivia was eventually contacted, sworn to secrecy until Drucilla was strong enough—mentally and emotionally—to return.

This secret alliance forged the Brooks Sisters’ Pact:

When they returned, they would return together—and on their own terms.

Why They’re Back

The sisters didn’t come home for nostalgia. They came for justice.

Drucilla believes Chancellor-Winters was built on stolen ideas and manipulated legacies, including her own early work and influence. Olivia has uncovered legal proof that could dismantle corporate power structures across Genoa City. Diane, ever the strategist, sees an opportunity to finally step out of everyone’s shadow.

Together, they intend to reclaim what was taken—financially, emotionally, and historically.

Personal Fallout

• Neil Winters’ memory looms large, as Drucilla struggles with grief for a life she lost twice.

• Devon and Lily are torn between joy and resentment over Drucilla’s disappearance.

• Jack Abbott is blindsided by Diane’s secrets—and realizes she’s been playing a much longer game than he ever knew.

• Phyllis smells blood in the water and vows to expose Diane before the Brooks Sisters destroy everything.

• Jill Abbott recognizes Drucilla as a force she underestimated once—and won’t make that mistake again.

The Twist

In a final cliffhanger, Olivia reveals she has evidence connecting a powerful Genoa City family to the original cover-up of Drucilla’s survival.

The camera pushes in on Drucilla as she delivers the line:

“You all buried me once.

Now I’m here to return the favor.”

Cue the Y&R theme. Fade out.

Future Story Arcs

• Drucilla reclaiming her place at Chancellor-Winters

• Diane walking a razor-thin line between redemption and revenge

• Olivia becoming Genoa City’s most feared legal mind

• The Brooks Sisters vs. the Abbotts, Newmans, and Winters in an all-out power war

If you’d like, I can:

• Write dialogue-heavy scenes (first reunion with Devon, Jack vs. Diane, Drucilla at Neil’s grave)

• Create a long-term umbrella storyline

• Or pitch this as a sweeps event arc

Just say the word.

@BadBoy93 Yeah that is eerie. At least you are using it for decent purposes.

@DoreenJacksonDupree Clearly it sensed how many want Olivia and Dru back.

Here’s a classic Days of Our Lives–style return for Melissa Anderson, packed with romance, secrets, and Salem-scale fallout—true to her legacy and the show’s dramatic tone.

“A Heart Never Forgets” — The Return of Melissa Anderson

Opening Tease

A quiet afternoon at Salem University Hospital.

Maggie Horton Kiriakis reviews paperwork when she hears a familiar laugh drifting down the corridor. She looks up—confused, almost afraid to hope.

A woman steps into the light.

Blonde hair. Poised smile. Eyes filled with decades of untold stories.

Melissa Anderson.

Maggie drops the file.

Maggie (whispering): “Melissa…?”

Melissa’s voice trembles—not with weakness, but with emotion.

Melissa: “Hi, Mom. I’m home.”

Cue the Days chime.

Why Melissa Is Back

Melissa returns to Salem under the pretense of settling legal affairs tied to a long-forgotten Horton trust—one that includes shares in Titan Industries.

But that’s not the real reason.

Melissa has been battling a serious but now-in-remission heart condition, forcing her to confront unfinished business… and unresolved love.

She realized if her life were to end, she didn’t want Salem to be the place she ran from—but the place she made peace with.

The Emotional Core: Melissa & Jack

Melissa’s return sends shockwaves through Jack Deveraux.

Their chemistry is instant, undeniable, and complicated.

• Jack is happily married to Jennifer Horton Deveraux.

• Melissa insists she’s not back to disrupt his life.

• But the past refuses to stay buried.

A bombshell revelation emerges:

Melissa never told Jack the full truth about why she left Salem years ago.

She was blackmailed—threatened with the exposure of a secret that could have destroyed the Hortons forever.

That secret?

Melissa once covered up a crime to protect someone still living in Salem.

Family Fallout

• Maggie struggles with guilt for not sensing Melissa’s pain years ago.

• Sarah Horton forms a quick bond with her aunt, unaware Melissa’s secret may change everything she believes about their family.

• Xander Kiriakis grows suspicious when Melissa’s Titan shares suddenly give her real influence over his future.

• Victor’s legacy looms large as Melissa discovers Titan’s past isn’t as clean as anyone claims.

The Twist

In a dramatic mid-season reveal, Melissa confesses the truth:

Years ago, she helped cover up an accidental death caused by a beloved Salem resident—someone the audience would never expect.

She thought she was protecting the people she loved.

Instead, she’s been paying for it her entire life.

As the walls close in, Melissa faces a devastating choice:

• Tell the truth and shatter multiple families

• Or disappear again—this time forever

Cliffhanger

Melissa stands on the Salem pier, suitcase in hand.

Jack finds her.

Jack: “You don’t get to decide this alone anymore.”

Melissa turns to him, tears streaming—but resolute.

Melissa: “I came back to face my past…not to destroy your future.”

She drops the suitcase.

Fade to black.

Long-Term Story Potential

• Melissa stepping into a powerful role at Titan

• A moral showdown between Melissa, Maggie, and Sarah

• Jack torn between the love that shaped him and the family he built

• A redemption arc that cements Melissa as a central Horton once again

If you want, I can:

• Write specific scenes (Melissa & Maggie reunion, first Jack encounter, courtroom confession)

• Tie Melissa into current Salem villains

• Or craft a sweeps-level reveal episode

Just tell me how deep into Salem you want to go.

On 12/30/2025 at 10:48 AM, BadBoy93 said:

I made a go of it, but decided to use Claude AI as it produces more than Chat GPT or Gemini.

PROMPT
Can you help me compose a story for the soap opera General Hospital? I'd like the following characters to be featured - Jocelyn Jacks - Carly's daughter. Agent of WSB - Carly Spencer - Jocelyn's mother. Sonny's ex wife - Sonny Corinthos - Carly's ex husband. Mob Boss. - Michael Corinthos - Sonny & Carly's son. Jocelyn's brother - Jack Brennan - Head of WSB. Villain. Manipulating Jocelyn. - Tobias Brennan (NEW) - Jack's son. Coercing Jocelyn romantically - Jason Morgan - Carly & Sonny's friend. Mob enforcer. Pursued skill wise by Jack Brennan. - Anna Devane - Port Charles police commissioner. Former agent of the WSB - Jerry Jacks - Jocelyn's uncle. Villain. Operating in the shadows. In Allegiance with Jack Brennan.

I want the story to be about a shadow organisation within the WSB (World Security Bureau) poisoning the organisation and trying to take down Sonny & Jason. Jocelyn becomes a manipulated pawn for Jack, and a romantic obsession to his son Tobias which culminates in a wedding between Jocelyn/Tobias where Jack's long plans become exposed in dramatic fashion. 

Can you write up an extensive plot summary of the story arc with soap opera drama, twists and turns but rooted in character and depth. Use as much knowledge of General Hospital's history as possible whilst also opening new fun avenues.

RESULTS

General Hospital Story Arc: "Shadows of the Bureau"

Arc Overview

A multi-month storyline exploring corruption within the WSB, family loyalty, manipulation, and the collision between law enforcement and organized crime in Port Charles.

Act One: The Recruitment (Weeks 1-8)

Opening Threads

Jocelyn Jacks has been working as a junior WSB agent for six months, driven by a desire to make a difference beyond her family's chaotic history. She's eager to prove herself outside the shadow of her mother Carly's impulsive decisions and her stepfather Sonny's criminal empire. Jack Brennan takes a personal interest in her career, praising her intelligence and suggesting she has "real potential unlike the dilettantes who coast on family connections."

Carly is uneasy about Jocelyn's career choice, fearing the WSB is as dangerous as Sonny's world. She confides in Jason that she can't shake the feeling something is wrong, but Jocelyn dismisses her concerns as typical maternal overprotection. Michael supports his sister's independence but privately worries she's being used.

Meanwhile, Sonny and Jason notice unusual patterns: shipments intercepted with uncanny timing, safe houses compromised, informants going dark. Jason suspects a leak but can't identify the source. Anna Devane, as Police Commissioner, notices similar anomalies in joint task force operations with federal agencies.

Jack Brennan assigns Jocelyn to a "classified operation" investigating organized crime in Port Charles—specifically, gathering intelligence on Sonny Corinthos. He frames it as an opportunity to prove her objectivity and professionalism. "I know your family history is complicated," he tells her. "But that's exactly why you're valuable. You understand that world from the inside."

Jocelyn is torn. She loves her family but believes in the rule of law. Jack skillfully exploits this conflict, positioning himself as a mentor who understands her struggle. He introduces her to his son, Tobias Brennan, a charming WSB analyst who seems to genuinely admire Jocelyn's dedication.

The Son's Interest

Tobias begins pursuing Jocelyn romantically. Unlike the boys she grew up with in Port Charles, he seems sophisticated, worldly, and supportive of her career ambitions. He doesn't mock her idealism or try to pull her back into the drama of her family. Their connection feels natural—both are children of complicated parents trying to forge their own paths.

What Jocelyn doesn't know: Tobias is following his father's orders. Jack has orchestrated their "chance" meetings and coached his son on how to appeal to Jocelyn's vulnerabilities. Tobias is morally compromised but not entirely heartless—he tells himself he's genuinely attracted to her, even as he manipulates her emotions.

Rising Suspicions

Anna begins investigating irregularities in WSB operations. Her history with the Bureau makes her uniquely positioned to recognize when something is off. She notices Jack Brennan's name appearing in connection with several questionable operations. When she tries to access certain files, she's blocked by "classification protocols" she's never encountered before.

She approaches Jason discreetly, sharing her concerns. Jason is initially skeptical of partnering with law enforcement, but Anna appeals to their shared history and mutual respect. "Something is rotting inside the WSB," she tells him. "And I think it's connected to the attacks on Sonny's organization."

Act Two: The Trap Tightens (Weeks 9-16)

Jocelyn's Moral Compromise

Jack gives Jocelyn increasingly questionable assignments. She's asked to plant surveillance devices in her mother's home during a family dinner. To access Sonny's financial records through Michael. To befriend Jason's contacts and report back on their activities.

Each time, Jack provides compelling justifications: "This is how we build RICO cases. This is how we protect innocent people from organized crime. Your family may not understand now, but you're doing the right thing."

Jocelyn struggles with the deception but convinces herself it's necessary. Tobias provides emotional support, subtly reinforcing her isolation from her family. "They don't understand the work we do," he tells her. "They live in a black-and-white world. You see the complexity."

Family Fractures

Carly confronts Jocelyn after finding a listening device in her home. The confrontation is explosive. Jocelyn, defensive and ashamed, accuses Carly of being a hypocrite who enabled Sonny's criminal empire for decades. Carly, hurt and furious, tells Jocelyn she's being used.

Michael tries to mediate but ends up alienating both women. He's torn between supporting his sister's autonomy and protecting his family. His loyalty to Sonny complicates his relationship with Jocelyn, who sees it as choosing criminality over justice.

Sonny is uncharacteristically patient with Jocelyn. He tells her, "You think you're different from us. Maybe you are. But that man you work for? He's not operating from principle. He's operating from ambition. And he's using you to hurt people I love."

Jocelyn leaves the conversation shaken but not convinced.

The Shadow Organization Revealed

Anna and Jason uncover evidence of a faction within the WSB called "The Directorate"—a group that has operated in the shadows for decades, manipulating international events for profit and power. Jack Brennan is its current leader. The Directorate has been compromised by criminal elements, including arms dealers, drug cartels, and mercenaries.

The revelation is stunning: the organization designed to ensure global security has become exactly what it was meant to prevent.

Jerry Jacks is connected to The Directorate. Anna discovers that Jerry has been working with Jack to eliminate Sonny and Jason, consolidating control over Port Charles's criminal infrastructure. For Jerry, it's personal—his complicated history with his brother Jax's family and his resentment of Carly's devotion to Sonny drive his vendetta.

Jerry and Jack's alliance is built on mutual opportunism. Jack wants Jason neutralized because Jason represents a skill set and loyalty structure that threatens The Directorate's operations. Sonny is collateral damage—a means of hurting Jason and destabilizing Port Charles.

The Frame

The Directorate orchestrates an operation to frame Jason for an international assassination. Evidence is manufactured linking Jason to the murder of a foreign diplomat on WSB watch. Jack uses his authority to issue a warrant for Jason's arrest, positioning himself as a crusader against organized crime.

Jocelyn is assigned to the task force hunting Jason. She's assured the evidence is solid. When she sees Jason's face on the briefing materials, she feels a moment of doubt—Jason has been a constant in her life since childhood, a man who repeatedly risked himself for her family. But Jack reminds her, "Personal feelings can't compromise justice."

Jason goes underground. Anna works covertly to prove his innocence. Sonny calls in every favor he's owed to protect his friend.

Act Three: The Wedding and Revelation (Weeks 17-24)

Tobias's Proposal

As Jocelyn becomes increasingly isolated from her family and doubts creep into her mind about the WSB's operations, Tobias proposes. The timing seems romantic—a candlelit dinner, a heartfelt speech about building a future together away from their complicated pasts.

In reality, it's calculated. Jack needs Jocelyn bound to his family before she can fully wake up to what's happening. A wedding will cement her loyalty and complicate any potential testimony against The Directorate.

Jocelyn says yes, swept up in the romance and desperate for stability. She invites her family to the wedding, hoping it might serve as a reconciliation. Carly and Michael attend out of love for Jocelyn, despite their reservations. Sonny declines, telling Jocelyn privately, "I love you. But I can't watch you marry into corruption."

Anna's Investigation Intensifies

Anna uncovers evidence that the diplomat's assassination was actually ordered by The Directorate itself—a political inconvenience eliminated under cover of blaming Jason. She finds a digital trail leading back to Jack Brennan's encrypted communications with Jerry Jacks.

She also discovers The Directorate has been running illegal operations for years: arms trafficking, political assassinations, drug distribution through "legitimate" law enforcement channels. The WSB has been weaponized by criminals operating within its highest ranks.

Anna brings her evidence to trusted WSB contacts, but many have been compromised or intimidated into silence. She realizes she needs irrefutable proof—something so damning it can't be buried or dismissed.

Jerry's Play

Jerry Jacks emerges from the shadows with his own agenda. While ostensibly allied with Jack, Jerry is playing a deeper game. He wants to destroy Sonny, humiliate Carly, and seize control of Port Charles's criminal infrastructure for himself. He sees The Directorate as a tool, not an equal partner.

Jerry leaks information to Sonny about the wedding, including details about Jack's manipulation of Jocelyn. He positions himself as an unlikely ally, offering Sonny intelligence in exchange for future cooperation. Sonny doesn't trust Jerry but needs the information.

Jason, still in hiding, works with Anna to verify Jerry's intelligence. They confirm that Jack plans to use the wedding as cover for a final operation against Sonny—an assassination attempt that will eliminate his rival and consolidate The Directorate's control.

The Wedding Day

The wedding is held at a luxurious venue, attended by WSB officials, Port Charles society, and Jocelyn's conflicted family. The ceremony is elegant, but tension underlies every moment. Carly watches her daughter with heartbreak, seeing a young woman she barely recognizes. Michael struggles to maintain composure.

During the reception, as Jocelyn and Tobias share their first dance, Anna and Jason execute their plan. Anna has coordinated with uncorrupted WSB officials to raid the venue. They arrest several Directorate operatives who have gathered for the wedding.

But the real revelation comes when Sonny arrives—not as a guest, but accompanied by federal prosecutors. Anna has provided evidence to the Department of Justice, bypassing the compromised WSB entirely. Arrest warrants are issued for Jack Brennan and his top conspirators.

In the chaos, Jerry Jacks is also revealed to be present, operating under an alias among the wedding guests. He attempts to escape but is cornered by Jason. Their confrontation is brief and brutal—Jerry has underestimated Jason's determination to protect Jocelyn from further harm.

Jocelyn's Awakening

As federal agents move through the reception, Jack Brennan maintains his composure, denying all allegations. But Tobias breaks. Confronted by his father's duplicity and his own guilt, he confesses to Jocelyn—the manipulation, the lies, the orders to romance her as an intelligence asset.

Jocelyn is devastated. Everything she believed about her new life crumbles in moments. She looks around the reception venue—at the WSB officials being arrested, at her mother's tears, at Tobias's anguished face, at Jack's cold calculation—and realizes the depth of her betrayal.

She removes her wedding ring and drops it on the floor.

"This marriage is over before it started," she tells Tobias. Then, to Jack: "You used my idealism. My desire to be better than my family's mistakes. But you know what? My family may be complicated, but they never pretended to be something they're not. They never weaponized my love against me."

The Fallout

Jack Brennan is arrested and charged with conspiracy, corruption, and multiple murders. The Directorate is exposed, leading to an international scandal and complete reorganization of the WSB. Jerry Jacks is taken into custody, though his escape attempts and legal maneuvering will provide future story potential.

Tobias cooperates with investigators, providing crucial testimony against his father. His relationship with Jocelyn is irreparable, but he accepts responsibility for his actions. He faces his own criminal charges but receives consideration for his cooperation.

Jason is exonerated. The fabricated evidence against him is publicly discredited. His reputation, already complicated, becomes even more mythic—the man who couldn't be framed even by international intelligence agencies.

Anna is vindicated but weary. The corruption within the organization she once served with pride has shaken her faith in institutional justice. She continues as Police Commissioner but with a more skeptical eye toward federal partnerships.

Act Four: Healing and New Directions (Weeks 25-28)

Jocelyn's Journey

Jocelyn resigns from the WSB, unable to continue with an organization so thoroughly compromised. She returns to Port Charles emotionally shattered but wiser. Her reconciliation with her family is gradual and painful.

Carly wants to comfort her daughter but doesn't say "I told you so," recognizing that Jocelyn needs space to process her trauma. Their relationship slowly rebuilds through small moments—shared meals, quiet conversations, mutual vulnerability.

Michael struggles to balance sympathy with his own hurt over Jocelyn's betrayal of the family. Their sibling bond is damaged but not broken. He eventually tells her, "You made mistakes. We all have. What matters is what you do now."

Sonny surprises Jocelyn by offering understanding rather than judgment. "You wanted to be different from us," he tells her. "That took courage. You got used by evil people, but wanting to do right isn't wrong. Don't let them take that from you."

Jason doesn't say much but his presence is steady. He treats Jocelyn the same as he always has—with quiet protection and respect. For Jocelyn, his consistency becomes an anchor as she rebuilds her sense of self.

Professional Recalibration

Jocelyn must figure out who she is outside of the WSB and outside of being Carly's daughter. She considers law school, investigative journalism, or victim advocacy work. Her experience with The Directorate has given her unique insight into institutional corruption.

She begins speaking with other young agents who were manipulated by Jack Brennan, offering support and testimony. Her courage in exposing the conspiracy becomes a form of redemption—not because she needs to earn her family's forgiveness, but because she needs to reclaim her own agency.

Sonny and Jason's Dynamic

The crisis reinforces the deep bond between Sonny and Jason. Jason's willingness to go underground to protect Sonny, and Sonny's mobilization of every resource to prove Jason's innocence, demonstrates their unshakeable loyalty.

But the experience also raises questions about the sustainability of their lifestyle. Anna pointedly asks Jason, "How many more times can you survive being targeted by organizations with unlimited resources?" Jason has no answer.

Anna's New Mission

Anna becomes determined to reform law enforcement partnerships and create accountability mechanisms that prevent future Directorates. She works with federal reformers to establish oversight protocols and whistleblower protections.

Her friendship with Jason deepens. They represent opposite sides of the law but share a pragmatic understanding of power and loyalty. Their partnership becomes one of mutual respect—she doesn't ask him to betray Sonny, and he doesn't ask her to compromise her principles.

The Jerry Wild Card

Jerry Jacks escapes federal custody in a dramatic sequence, fleeing the country and leaving behind cryptic messages for both Carly and Sonny. His fate remains unresolved, promising future complications. His final message to Jocelyn is chilling: "You're more like your uncle than you know. We both learned that idealism is a luxury."

Jocelyn burns the letter.

Character Arcs and Themes

Jocelyn Jacks

Arc: Idealistic naïveté → Manipulation and betrayal → Disillusionment → Hard-won wisdom Theme: The danger of trying to completely reject your family history while underestimating how that same history has shaped your strengths.

Carly Spencer

Arc: Fear for her daughter → Anger at betrayal → Acceptance of Jocelyn's autonomy → Maternal support through crisis Theme: Learning to let go of control while maintaining unconditional love.

Sonny Corinthos

Arc: Target of conspiracy → Strategic defender of family → Unexpected source of wisdom for Jocelyn Theme: The complexity of moral authority—Sonny's criminal life doesn't negate his capacity for profound understanding of loyalty and manipulation.

Jack Brennan

Arc: Seemingly principled authority figure → Revealed as corrupt manipulator → Exposed and arrested Theme: Institutional corruption disguised as justice; the banality of evil in bureaucratic settings.

Tobias Brennan

Arc: Charming romantic interest → Revealed as coerced participant → Guilt-ridden confessor Theme: The tragedy of being your parent's instrument; complicity versus coercion.

Jason Morgan

Arc: Targeted by conspiracy → Wrongly accused → Vindicated through loyalty and skill Theme: The limits of law versus the reliability of personal bonds; competence as threat to corrupt systems.

Anna Devane

Arc: Suspicious observer → Determined investigator → Institutional reformer Theme: The challenge of maintaining idealism while confronting systemic corruption.

Jerry Jacks

Arc: Shadow manipulator → Opportunistic ally → Chaos agent Theme: Self-interest as the only consistent principle; the dangerous unpredictability of the truly amoral.

Potential Future Story Seeds

1. Tobias's Redemption: Does he genuinely reform, or does he eventually revert to his father's patterns?

2. WSB Reformation: The process of cleaning up The Directorate creates new allies and enemies for Anna.

3. Jocelyn's New Path: Whatever career she chooses will be influenced by her experience—she could become a formidable force for justice or investigative truth.

4. Jerry's Return: When Jerry inevitably comes back to Port Charles, what revenge or scheme will he bring?

5. Jack's Trial: Courtroom drama as The Directorate's crimes are fully exposed, with Jocelyn potentially testifying against her former mentor.

6. Jason's Future: How does being targeted by international intelligence agencies change his role in Sonny's organization?

7. Family Dynamics: The long-term healing process between Jocelyn and her family provides ongoing character-driven story material.

Conclusion

This arc combines classic soap opera elements—romance, betrayal, family conflict, conspiracy—with character-driven drama rooted in the established history of General Hospital. It explores themes of loyalty, institutional corruption, the complexity of justice, and the enduring power of family bonds while providing plenty of twists, dramatic reveals, and emotional peaks that define the genre.

The wedding day revelation serves as a climactic centerpiece, but the real story is Jocelyn's journey from naïve idealism through devastating betrayal to hard-won maturity, all while her family proves that love can survive even profound mistakes.

Here's a scene of dialogue around Josslyn/Tobias

At The Altar

INTERIOR - WEDDING VENUE - DAY

The ceremony space is filled with white roses and elegant draping. Guests sit in hushed anticipation. The OFFICIANT stands ready. JOSSLYN, in her elaborate lace gown and tiara, stands at the altar beside TOBIAS in his perfectly tailored tuxedo. The officiant has just asked if anyone objects.

Silence hangs heavy. The officiant begins to move forward when—

JOSSLYN
(quietly, barely audible)
Wait.

TOBIAS turns to look at her fully for the first time. His jaw is tight, eyes carefully controlled.

TOBIAS
(low, measured)
Josslyn—

JOSSLYN
(her eyes dart to the guests, then back to him, voice shaking slightly)
I just... I need a moment. Is that—can we have a moment?

The OFFICIANT looks uncertain but nods, stepping back slightly. The guests begin to murmur. JOSSLYN turns to face TOBIAS more fully, her bouquet trembling in her hands.

JOSSLYN
(barely holding it together)
Tell me this is right. Please. Just tell me that this is right and I'll—I'll believe you.

TOBIAS
(his expression softens, but there's something calculated beneath it)
You're just nervous. Every bride gets nervous. Look at me.

He takes her hand. She searches his face desperately.

JOSSLYN
It's not nerves. It's not. I can't explain it but something feels... wrong. I woke up this morning and I couldn't breathe. I kept thinking about my mother's face when I told her about us. About how my brother won't even look at me anymore. About—

TOBIAS
(interrupting, his voice firm but gentle)
About how they don't understand. About how they never will. Josslyn, we've been through this. Your family lives in a world of moral compromise. They're not going to see what we have because it threatens their entire belief system.

JOSSLYN
(wavering)
But what if they're right? What if I'm making a mistake?

TOBIAS
(stepping closer, his voice drops lower—intimate, commanding)
You're not making a mistake. You're making a choice. Your choice. Not your mother's. Not Sonny's. Not anyone's but yours. Isn't that what you wanted? Independence? Agency?

His thumb strokes her hand. The gesture is tender but there's an edge of manipulation to it.

JOSSLYN
(tears forming)
Yes, but—

TOBIAS
(cutting her off, more intensity now)
But nothing. Listen to me. I know you. Better than they do. I see who you really are—not Carly Spencer's daughter, not the girl who grew up in Sonny Corinthos's shadow. I see Josslyn. The woman who wants to make a difference. The woman who believes in something bigger than family loyalty and mob connections.

JOSSLYN looks at him, wanting to believe, but doubt flickers across her face.

JOSSLYN
Then why do I feel like I'm losing myself?

TOBIAS's expression shifts—just for a fraction of a second, guilt crosses his features. But he recovers quickly.

TOBIAS
(voice softening, almost sad)
Because growth feels like loss when you've never done it before. You're not losing yourself. You're becoming yourself. And yes, that's terrifying. Yes, it means leaving some things behind. But Josslyn—

He cups her face gently with his free hand. His eyes lock onto hers with an intensity that's both comforting and unsettling.

TOBIAS (cont'd)
—I love you. I chose you. And I need you to choose me. Right now. Not tomorrow. Not when your family decides to forgive you. Right now.

JOSSLYN's breathing is shallow. She looks down at her bouquet, at the ring already on her finger from the earlier exchange, at the sea of faces watching them.

JOSSLYN
(voice small)
Your father is watching us.

TOBIAS glances back at JACK BRENNAN, sitting in the front row, his expression unreadable but commanding.

TOBIAS
(turning back to her quickly)
Forget my father. This isn't about him. This is about us.

JOSSLYN
(meeting his eyes, a flash of clarity)
Is it? Is it really about us? Or is it about—

She stops herself, as if afraid to voice what she's thinking.

TOBIAS
(defensive, but covering it)
About what?

JOSSLYN
(backing away slightly)
I don't know. That's the problem. I don't know anymore. Everything happened so fast. The assignment with the WSB, meeting you, this wedding—it's like I'm watching someone else's life and I just—

Her voice breaks. TOBIAS reaches for her hand again, his grip firm.

TOBIAS
(urgency creeping in)
Josslyn. Look at me. Do you love me?

Silence. JOSSLYN stares at him, tears streaming down her face now, mascara beginning to smudge.

JOSSLYN
(whispered)
I don't know if I know what love is anymore. I thought I did. I thought this was it. But standing here, looking at you, I just keep thinking—what if I'm wrong? What if we're wrong?

TOBIAS
(something harder in his voice now)
You're overthinking this. You always overthink. That's what got you into trouble with your family in the first place—analyzing everything instead of trusting your instincts.

JOSSLYN
(defensive)
My instincts are telling me to run.

The words hang in the air. TOBIAS's expression darkens—just slightly, but enough that JOSSLYN notices.

TOBIAS
(very quietly, controlled)
Then why are you still standing here?

It's a challenge. JOSSLYN looks at him, really looks at him, and for the first time she sees something she hasn't let herself see before—a coldness behind the charm. A calculation.

JOSSLYN
(barely audible)
I don't know.

TOBIAS
(taking her shoulders now, his voice low and intense)
Because you know. Deep down, you know that this is right. That we're right. You're just scared. And I understand that. But Josslyn, if you walk away now—if you embarrass my father, embarrass the Bureau, embarrass me in front of all these people—there's no coming back from that. You understand that, right?

It's not quite a threat, but it's close. JOSSLYN's eyes widen.

JOSSLYN
What do you mean?

TOBIAS
(recovering, softening his tone)
I just mean that decisions have consequences. You know that better than anyone. Your career, your reputation, everything you've worked for—it all depends on the choices you make right now. I'm not trying to pressure you. I'm trying to protect you.

JOSSLYN
(pulling back, clearer now)
Protect me? Or protect your father?

TOBIAS's mask slips completely for just a second—pure panic crosses his face.

TOBIAS
That's not fair.

JOSSLYN
(voice stronger now)
Isn't it? Be honest with me. Right now. At this altar. In front of all these people. Is this about us, or is this about something else?

TOBIAS looks torn—genuinely torn. When he speaks, his voice is raw.

TOBIAS
(quietly, almost broken)
It started as something else. I'm not going to lie to you about that. But Josslyn—somewhere along the way, it became real. For me, at least. And I thought—I hoped—it was real for you too.

JOSSLYN stares at him, the truth she's been avoiding finally crystallizing.

JOSSLYN
(tears flowing freely now)
What did it start as, Tobias?

Before he can answer, there's a commotion at the back of the venue—

VOICE (O.S.)
Federal agents! Nobody move!

The room erupts into chaos. JOSSLYN looks from TOBIAS to the agents flooding in, to JACK BRENNAN standing abruptly, to her mother's horrified face in the crowd.

TOBIAS closes his eyes, his expression one of resignation and relief in equal measure.

TOBIAS
(whispered, just to her)
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

JOSSLYN takes a step back from him, her bouquet dropping to the floor between them.

JOSSLYN
(voice hollow)
So am I.

She removes her ring and lets it fall. The sound of it hitting the floor is lost in the chaos, but TOBIAS watches it fall like it's the only thing in the room.

[END SCENE]

Be curious to hear thoughts because I think the dialogue is scarily realistic compared to the ones now where it seems a little formulaic at times.