(At Nikolas’ funeral)
Ric: (leaning on the pew from behind) I'm sorry about Nikolas.
Alexis: Thank you. I know how close you two were. (rolls her eyes) Why are you here?

Alexis: I understand that she [Elizabeth] left you. (smirking) My condolences.
Ric: Since when are you so concerned with my personal life?

Alexis: Try to grasp this -- I never participated in or had any knowledge of Sonny's alleged criminal activity. I was his lawyer on retainer. Everything I did was completely legal.
Ric: Mm-hmm. You know what? You're very good; you're very professional. You're also very detached and, you know, a little bit condescending. I don't particularly mind that, but you're lying through your teeth.

Alexis to Ric: Why are you following me? (curiously) Is there a panic room in my future?

Jamie: What's gotten Ms. Davis so worked up today?
Ric: Oh, that would be me.

Ric: I think you can forget about your client getting off with a simple slap on the wrist here.
Alexis: There were extenuating circumstances.
Ric: Well, save it for the judge, Ms. Davis. I'm looking forward to getting you in open court.

Alexis to Ric: I'll be representing Ms. Rosco, and I look forward to beating you in open court.

Faith: No, I was entrapped. Isn't that what you told Ric?
Alexis: The fact that Ric Lansing is a smug, egotistical hypocrite and the fact that I can't wait to hand him a big, fat loss in court is the only reason that I am attempting to set you free.

Ric: I'm sorry, (grinning) I don't mean to interrupt, but it appears that your daughter has drawn all over your jacket.
(Alexis notices her jacket and Kristina's face are now stained with blue marker.)
Alexis: Oh. Oh! Oh!
Ric: It's very pretty.

Faith: (looking at Alexis' shoulder) Do you know that you're covered in crayon?
Alexis: (she covers her shoulder with her hand) Yes, I know that. I bought it this way.
Faith: What's with the sour puss? Is my case in trouble already?
Alexis: Absolutely not. I'm going to beat the pants off that arrogant, condescending Ric Lansing.

Ric: However, you can get Faith up on the stand and bombard her with questions about our involvement together, but then I think you run the risk of giving a somewhat unprofessional view of how you feel about my sex life.
Alexis: You conceited ass.

Faith: Really, bottom line -- can you win against Ric?
Alexis: In my sleep. That insufferable snake needs to be cut down to size, and I'm looking forward to doing it.

Alexis: The issue in question here is Faith's innocence or guilt, not my romantic life.
Ric: Well, if that's what you can call it. You seem to express attraction like some sort of 9-year-old schoolgirl, picking fights and throwing insults around. What happens when you reach your crescendo? Do you punch the object of your affection in the arm?

Ric: Alexis, if you want to ask me out for a drink, why don't you just come right out like a big girl and ask me instead of resorting to school-yard tactics?
Alexis: I would rather die of thirst than ever have a drink with you.

Faith: You were flirting with her.
Ric: Hmm.
Faith: You're trying to get Alexis to like you.
Ric: Why would I do that? (half-grins)

Alexis: Why is it that you eventually always show up wherever I am?
Ric: Well, I think you need to ask yourself that question.

Ric: Then why the stall, Alexis? Why did you file a continuance in the middle of a trial? If you're so confident in your litigation skills, it'd already be to the jury by now -- unless, of course, you're just trying to stay in close proximity to me.
Alexis: All right, do you have any concept of how obnoxious you actually are?

Ric to Alexis: Look, you are painfully transparent in this. You extend the Rosco matter, and then you insert yourself into Courtney’s foundation, knowing full well I'm going to investigate. I mean, what's next, Alexis, bubblegum on my chair?

Courtney: Okay, you know what, I'm sure Jax is just as fascinated as I am with all this, but what does it have to do with the charity?
Ric: Nothing at all. This is Ms. Davis' vain attempt at a mating dance.

Ric to Alexis: You know what? I can see now where you got your stellar reputation. You can bluff with the best of them, can't you? But you know what I can do? Call.

Alexis: You have jumped bail so many times. There isn't a judge on this planet that wouldn't remand you to custody before trial.
Luke: So what are you saying? You're going to let Lansing -- this -- this bully -- just make you back down?
Alexis: I'm facing the facts.
Luke: I don't know anybody who can massage a fact like you can. Come on, Natasha, don't let this oily D.A. just -- just walk all over both of us. Come on, come on.

Alexis: I want an arraignment for Luke immediately.
Ric: Are you so desperate for an evening with me that you're willing to waste everybody's time by jumping to this foregone conclusion that I'm going to say yes?

Ric: You know, you look a little flushed there, counselor. Is that because you get that rush of excitement every time you watch me in action?
Alexis: (appalled) Oh, please.

Ric: Well, there's no other reason I can think of that you would possibly affiliate yourself with all these clients that are involved in the Spencer case. I mean, let's run a tally here. We got Luke so far. We got Lucky. We got Skye. Who's next? Laura? All for the opportunity to go up against me again?
Alexis: You are inappropriate and disgusting, not to mention completely unappealing on every level.
Ric: Hmm. (sweetly grins while staring at Alexis)

Alexis: We are in the middle of a negotiation --
Ric: Excuse me, excuse me. I'll be back in a minute. We can pick up where we left off, ok? (Ric touches her arm as he walks by)
Alexis: (angrily) Don't touch me.

Ric: Well, Skye’s going to continue to let you represent her, huh?
Alexis: She wants the best.
Ric: And you just want to get me back in court again, don't you? Well, I suppose it's a lot easier than asking me out for a drink. Well, when in doubt, work the legal end, right? There are a lot less embarrassing ways to flirt, though.

Ric: Listen, before you bring your misplaced antagonism into yet another court battle, what do you say you and I have that drink, huh?
Alexis: (in disbelief) Are you asking me out?
Ric: Yes, in the spirit of trying to promote a more harmonious professional relationship.
Alexis: We don't have a relationship.

Ric: Come on -- one drink. That is, unless you think that I'm that much of a threat to your professional detachment.
Alexis: (sarcastically) Oh, yeah.
Ric: I dare ya.

Ric: I'm not interested in my brother, Ms. Davis. I'm interested in you.

Alexis: Love affair? Me and Sonny and one one-night stand does not a love affair make. That was right, right? (looking unsure) I mean, 'and' -- conjunction, 'one' - indirect noun, 'one-night' --
Ric: So if it wasn't a love affair --
Alexis: Compound adjective, unless it was a --
Ric: Then what was it?
Alexis: What?

Ric: You never struck me as much of a dancer.
Alexis: (slurring words) You are so narcistic -- nartistic -- narcissistic --
Ric: I'm so what?
Alexis: (frustrated) You're stuck on yourself. You can't see the obvious that's right in front of your face. So typical. (goes back to drinking)
Ric: Why don't we dance right here?

Ric: Come on. It's one dance.
Alexis: (sipping from wine glass) Mm-mm. Nope.
Ric: What is it? What, is it you're afraid?
Alexis: Nope.
Ric: Then I guess I must assume that you can't dance.
(Alexis looks as if she's just been challenged. She throws down her napkin and stands up.)
Alexis: Let's dance.

Alexis: (looking surprised) Maybe it's the wine.
Ric: (looking concerned) What? Why do you say that?
Alexis: I think you actually dance better than your brother.
(Ric smiles and proceeds to twirl Alexis around the dance floor.)

(With a last twirl and dip of Alexis, the music and dancing ends and everyone remaining in the restaurant applauds.)
Alexis: (standing and straightening her suit) Is that for us?
Ric: No, I think it's for you. You -- you're quite the dancer.
Alexis: Yes, I know. I mean, thank you.

Ric: Really, I can take you home.
Alexis: Are you sure? Really? Because, I need to know that there is not going to be a problem, if you know what I'm saying. No funny business.
Ric: Oh, I'm not that funny. Ask anybody.
Alexis: (seriously) Swear?
Ric: (whispers seriously and nods) I swear.

Ric: (via letter) Good morning, counselor. Or as they called you at The Cellar, "The Duchess of Dips". The second bail hearing for Skye has been called for 9 am. See you in court.

Alexis: (looking closely at the TV screen as Ric is speaking to reporters) Oh my God. He's got a hickey.

Alexis: We need to talk.
Ric: Well, well, well. Look who's here. I didn't expect to see you in court this morning. One would think you were out drinking and dancing and doing God knows what else last -- oh, that's right. You did. (smiles and walks away)

Alexis: This isn't about court. This is about last night. Nothing happened -- right?
Ric: Are you implying that I took advantage of your somewhat inebriated state?

Ric: This isn't the time or the place to discuss our relationship.
Alexis: We don't have a relationship.

(glancing over at his neck)
Ric: (looking confused) What are you looking at?
Alexis: Nothing.
Ric: Something wrong with my collar today? Did I nick myself shaving?
(checking neck with hand)
Alexis: I don't know.
Ric: Well, it must be something, the way you're staring.
Alexis: I'm not staring.
Ric: (stands and whispers) Are you trying to figure out what happened between the two of us last night.
Alexis: Nothing happened between the two of us last night. You dropped me off and then you left.

Alexis: What happened?
Ric: What do you mean? In the court, just now?
Alexis: Last night. Did you kiss me?
Ric: Oh, come on, now. A gentleman never tells. I'm sure you can remember it -- if you try. (walks off as Alexis shakes her head)

Ric: Hello, Alexis. Don't you look lovely. So, should we have a conversation about the case or do you have anything more personal in mind?

Ric: You know what? Admit it, Alexis. This is just yet another excuse for you to run into me. Admit it. You got a crush.
Alexis: You are not only deluded, you are narstistic -- narciss --
Ric: Narci -- Narcissistic? Is that what you mean? You know what? I'd like to run around and play around with you but I -- I have other business to attend to. Talk to you later.

Ric: (sarcastically) Thanks for the rescue.
Alexis: I'm protecting this charity. I can sympathize with unwanted children.
Ric: (looking down, sadly) Yeah, so can I.

Ric: Does that mean you don't want to dance?
Alexis: I would rather stick needles in my eyes.

Ric: It must be annoying. You know, wanting something and wishing that you didn't.
Alexis: (whispering) There is no way that I would ever dance with you again.
Ric: Oh. You want to go straight to the serious kiss.
Alexis: (whispering) That will never happen again, because you took advantage of me and because I had too much to drink.
Ric: Technically, you did take advantage of me.
Alexis: Did you learn that line at Harvard?
Ric: Very good. Well try this one. Did you learn it at Yale? (moving closer and whispering) I could be your dream come true.

Alexis: Five minutes. That's all you get. Now leave me alone. (getting up from bar stool)
Ric: The night is young.
Alexis: Good. Then you have time to pick up someone else. (walks away)

Ned: So, what are you doing hiding from Ric Lansing.
Alexis: I'm not hiding from him.
Ned: Then why is he staring at you.
Alexis: Because he's weird.

Ned: Oh. Now, according to Alan, you chased him [Ric] out of the courtroom and now you're hanging out with him?
Alexis: I am not hanging out with him.
Ned: You've been chasing him around all night long -- fighting one minute, imbibing the next. What? Are you attracted to him?
Alexis: (whispering) Will you keep your voice down? I barely even know him and what I do know I find disgusting.
Waiter: Amazing tango the other night, Ms. Davis. You and Mr. Lansing were hot, if you don't mind me saying.

Ric: Well, how about a kiss good night for old time sake?
Alexis: I'm not even sure that kiss happened.
Ric: Maybe it was a fantasy.
Alexis: Then it was your fantasy, not mine.

Ric: I think you're just afraid that if I drive you home you're gonna want to kiss me good night.
Alexis: (smiling) Not in this lifetime.
Ric: (smiling back) You won't be able to resist it.
Alexis: Are there actually women who find that level of conceit attractive?
Ric: Come on. Don't you want to prove me wrong?

Ric: Has it occurred to you that you're protesting just the tiniest bit too much?
Alexis: Why wouldn't I protest? I find you reprehensible.

Ric: Yeh. Nice deflection. If we were in court, I'd applaud you, right after I registered an objection for avoiding the question. You're afraid of yourself. You're afraid that you're going to lose control. That's why you won't kiss me.
Alexis: You think I'm trying to avoid being swept away by my passion for you?
Ric: Oh, no. I never said that. You act like it's not even a possibility. I mean, do you remember the other night?
Alexis: When you took advantage of me after I had 11 glasses of wine?
Ric: Technically, you took advantage of me.

Alexis: I feel no passion for you.
Ric: Oh?
Alexis: I have no attraction for you. That kiss meant absolutely nothing to me.
Ric: I see.
Alexis: And since you have the emotional IQ of a simian, I will be happy to demonstrate. Watch and learn.
(Alexis grabs Ric’s collar and leans in to kiss him.)
Alexis: Nothing. I am completely indifferent.
Ric: (rubbing his lips together and coming in close to Alexis and whispering) Why don't we try it one more time? Just to make sure.

Ric: All right. I guess you're right. It's a bad idea.
Alexis: No snappy one-liner? No well-aimed barb?
Ric: I'm afraid I'm barbless.
Alexis: Really?
Ric: For the first time in my life, I don't think I have anything to say.
Alexis: No kidding.
Ric: Yeah. I can see you're very disappointed about that.

(After faking Alexis out with a woman answering his cell phone)
Bartender: What was that about?
Ric: Oh, sometimes you just gotta know the right buttons to push. (grinning)

Ric: Listen, I'm sorry about the poor choice of words, but about last night --
Alexis: What about it?
Ric: I think I left my keys at your place, which isn't surprising, considering --
Alexis: Considering what?
Ric: Well, what happened between us.

Alexis: If you're going to hound me about it, I'll ask Viola to take a look around the house.
Ric: No, no, no, no, I'm not going to hound you. I just, you know -- the super let me in this morning. I have an extra set of keys.
Alexis: Then why would you even bring up the subject?
Ric: I don't know. I don't want you to have 24-hour access to my apartment.

Ric: Why can't you just admit it was you? I mean, what's the big deal? Unless -- were you checking up on me?
Alexis: Don't be ridiculous.
Ric: I think you're jealous.

Ric: You are jealous. Oh, that's so endearing. Listen, truthfully, I would have rather spent the night with you.
Alexis: Never.
Ric: Never's a long time.
Alexis: Not long enough.

Ric: You are attracted to me. You're just so used to lying in your own face that you can't admit it.
Alexis: For the last time, you conceited jerk, I do not find you attractive. I wouldn't sleep with you if my last option were death!

Alexis: You are so crude.
Ric: And you are neurotic.

Ric: I'm just doing what the people of this town have paid me to do.
Alexis: Then the people deserve a refund.

Alexis: You're a brilliant, albeit obnoxious, attorney.
Ric: Oh, thank you.

Alexis: Why would you waste your talent trumping up charges to further your vendetta against your brother? Why? What did he do to you?
Ric: I have this compulsion to get in my brother's face, you know, mess with his life. I hope to send him to prison one day.
Alexis: You still didn't tell me why.
Ric: Maybe I'm just twisted. (slight smirk)
Alexis: It's possible.
Ric: Or maybe it's just the simplest, oldest reason in the world -- jealousy. Mommy liked him best.

Alexis: Did your father divorce his wife?
Ric: Yeah, well, he planned to. He sent my mother and Sonny out to our summer house. He was going to make all the arrangements. Sonny was 6 at the time. He was already ruthless and cold-blooded. (half-smile, then a pause) He didn't want to share our mother, so he pushed her down the stairs, injuring her and nearly killing me.
Alexis: (growing teary-eyed) Maybe it was an accident.
Ric: (eyes filling with unfallen tears) My father didn't think so. I mean, he thought Sonny was a danger to me and my mother, so he asked her to give him up. Asked her to choose between Sonny and a comfortable family life with me and my father.
Alexis: (growing more teary-eyed) And she chose Sonny?
Ric: Yeah. I never managed to make peace with that. (lets out an uncomfortable chuckle)
Alexis: What about your father?
Ric: Oh, he loved my mother, and I was a constant reminder of what he had lost.
Alexis: If it makes you feel any better, I know what that's like.
Ric: You always have the feeling that they'd rather be someplace else.
Alexis: But they're always not someplace else. And my stepmother can trump your mother anytime. (half-laughing, and Ric laughs) Yeah, I always wanted his attention, and, you know, you do anything you can to please them.
Ric: But you never feel like it's enough.
Alexis: No, you just keep going through the motions even after they're gone.
(Ric and Alexis both stop and look at each other almost as if seeing truly seeing the other for the first time. Ric then looks as if he realizes he may have shared too much and he catches himself. Alexis does the same.)

Alexis: I have to go.
Ric: Yeah. You know what? Let me walk you home.
Alexis: Yeah, okay. Thank you.

Ric: You know how to run a vacuum cleaner?
Alexis: I used one once.

Ric: You'll have to excuse Alexis. She never learned how to share.

Alexis: Fine, fine, fine. You got a case? Make it, instead of going out of your way --
Ric: Well, I'm trying to!
Alexis: To antagonize me, not to mention the judge. You keep this up, you're going to get us both thrown off the case.
Ric to Alexis: Well, then, you keep your personal feelings for me out of the courtroom.

Alexis: You're just so busy strutting around like a peacock, and you're pandering to the women jurors. Don't think I don't notice that--
Ric: (grinning) Really?
Alexis: In your immaculately tailored suit.
Ric: Well, I'm glad you like the fit of my suit, Ms. Davis.

Alexis: My point, sir, is if we continue showing our personal feelings, we are both going to be held in contempt of court.
Ric: So you admit that you have personal feelings for me?
Alexis: Yuck, yuck, and then yuck.

(After the shooting on the docks that Faith set up)
Ric: Oh, man.
(Ric loosens his tie and sits by Alexis on the bench. He puts his arm around her and rubs her back & shoulder while looking concerned.)
Ric: You okay?
(She looks surprised then shoots him an uncomfortable look and awkward half-smile, and he gathers he should take his arm from around her, so he does.)
Ric: (awkwardly) Sorry.

Ric to Alexis: I'm not going to walk away from the middle of a murder trial. You don't get off that easy -- ever.

Alexis: Do you have any idea how much I loathe you?
Ric: Well, then, why have you trapped us both in this elevator?

(Alexis and Ric are stuck in an elevator)
Ric to Alexis: You know, you'll do anything to be alone with me, won't you?

(Alexis is angrily throwing papers back in Ric's briefcase when he spots the paternity papers. He then kneels down, grabs Alexis and pull her into a kiss. Alexis' arm flail as Rick lowers her to the floor, him on top. Alexis pushes Ric off and they both are kneeling and breathing heavily.)
Alexis: What is wrong with you? Are you out of your mind?
Ric: I just thought it was the easiest way to get you to shut up.
Alexis: You expect me to believe that?
Ric: Well, I can see it didn't work.

(Ric is on the elevator floor, putting his papers into his briefcase)
Alexis: Just hurry up, all right? Good Lord. (standing up)
Ric: Why, do I make you nervous?
Alexis: You do not.
Ric: I thought a man at your feet -- you'd love that. (picking up various papers)
Alexis: I don’t.

Ric: (looking at her legs) You have nice legs, though, even for a lawyer.
(Ric puts his hand by her leg and Alexis stomps her foot by Ric) Whoa!
Alexis: You touch my legs, and I will kick you in the teeth.

Ric: You know what? (standing up) Do you ever think that maybe -- maybe you just protest just the tiniest bit too much?
Alexis: No.
Ric: No?
Alexis: I don't think that.
Ric: Really? (getting closer to her)
Alexis: Really.
Ric: How about if I just maybe touch your hair (gently touches her) or maybe your face (gently caresses her face)?
Alexis: You think that you are so irresistible, don't you?
Ric: No, not at all.
(The elevator jolts as Alexis falls into Ric’s arms. The elevator doors open as the press stand outside snapping photos.)

Ric to reporters: You know what? You're right. I apologize. My esteemed colleague and I were unfortunately trapped in an elevator and we just made the best of the situation. After all, one of us is irresistible.
Reporter: Which one?
Ric: (grinning at and leaning toward Alexis) Well, I'll let you figure that out. (he leaves)

Alexis: (Ric approaches) Oh, look who's here. What are you doing here?
Ric: You know, the next time we get locked in an elevator together, do me a favor -- destroy your own briefcase. (to Kristina)Hi, Kristina. Can you help me with this?
Alexis: (to Kristina) Can you say hi to the corrupt district attorney?
Ric: Very funny.

Alexis: My client is innocent.
Ric: Yeah, not according to the jury.

Alexis: For once, I'm happy to run into you. I was on my way looking for you.
Ric: Well, then allow me to save myself the misery of enduring another one of your harangues. I'm a loathsome, repugnant attorney who misuses the power of my office to pursue some sort of bizarre courtship --
Alexis: Forget about our courtship. We don't have a courtship.

Alexis: It's possible that I was a tad ungracious -- not that I condone your excessive interest in my personal life, but I thank you, just this once, for pointing out my insensitivity.
Ric: You're welcome.
Alexis: Don't get smug. I certainly have no intention of ever thanking you again.

Ric to Alexis: Counselor, just in case you hadn't noticed, you don't really hate me as much as you think you do.

Ric: (somewhat shyly) Hey, listen -- look, would you -- would you consider having dinner with me sometime? I mean -- I don't know -- maybe go to New York or Montreal or --
Alexis: (surprised) What?
Ric: Look, I -- imagine the two of us away from all this, you know, no cases to win, no -- no distractions.
Alexis: (flustered) Well -- uh -- I can tell you that that hasn't crossed my mind, not once.
Ric: Look, would you consider it?
Alexis: (quickly and still flustered) Yes. (she exits, Ric watches)

Alexis: You know, I've gone over the preliminary documentation of that trial. That trial was unbelievably sloppy. It may not be that difficult to overturn it.
Ric: You going to slow up the extradition process so we can spend all this quality time together?

Alexis: I took this case to serve justice.
Ric: You have the most interesting method of foreplay I have ever seen.

Ric to Alexis: You know what? I'm so flattered that you are putting so much effort into maximizing our time together.

Ric to the judge: The only reason that Ms. Davis has requested this hearing is so that she can be near me.

Judge to Ric and Alexis: The next time the two of you want to indulge yourselves in conflicts of this nature, I suggest you rent a motel room.

Ric to Carly: How could you, beyond anybody else, refuse to believe that somebody is capable of change, huh, when you yourself are willing to tell anybody who will listen that you did, right? Sonny recently found forgiveness in his heart. The great oracle Jason, who tells the truth and nothing but, has recently been lying like crazy. But me -- right? -- Me, I'm the only one who's not allowed to change.
Carly: What do you think, Alexis? Has Ric changed?
(Alexis approaches Ric as Carly exits in the other direction.)
Ric: Well, I think I deserve an answer to that.
Alexis: I don't have one.
Ric: Yeah, right, that's a cop-out.
Alexis: What do you want from me, Ric?
Ric: Well, not forgiveness, that's for sure. I mean, what I did to Carly was reprehensible.
Alexis: What you did to Carly was psychotic. Locking a pregnant woman in a room and trying to take her child is psychotic.
Ric: Okay, right, yes, maybe you are right, it was psychotic. I was clearly out of my mind for a little bit. I am not a kidnapper. I am not a murderer. I am a lawyer, for god's sakes. I am a rational, logical, thinking human being. I clearly didn't think Carly's kidnapping out on any level except for one very, very primal level, and that is grief over losing my child with my wife. There is no way that I could've killed Carly. You have to believe that much.
Alexis: I couldn't presume to say. I do, however, know all too well what it's like to overstep one's own boundaries out of fear and desperation. Do I eventually think that you can become the person you used to be? I'd certainly like to.

Alexis: You took advantage of that mechanical glitch to maul me.
Ric: Maul? It was a kiss, for god's sake.
Alexis: You tackled me!
Ric: I tackled you? You were already on the floor. And judging from your enthusiasm, you really enjoyed it.

Alexis: I would love to tell Sonny that you're a better kisser, a better dancer, better educated and better in every conceivable way than he is.
Ric: Really?
Alexis: It would thrill and delight me to watch his insufferable ego evaporate, except of course for your insufferable ego which would correspondingly expand to gargantuan proportions. (growing short of breath) I have no interest in repeating one dance, one kiss, or anything else that may or may not have happened between the two of us.

Ric: Are you all right?
Alexis: I told you that I have asthma and it flares up whenever I'm irritated.
Ric: Right.
Alexis: I happen to be very irritated -- irritated.
Ric: Oh.
Alexis: I will give that to you. You are exceedingly more irritating than your brother

(The elevator doors open as Alexis steps in, Ric goes to follow.)
Alexis to Ric: Don't even think about stepping foot in my elevator.

Alexis: You were right. Sonny lied. He bought the inmate's confession, he perjured himself, he manipulated the system, and he manipulated me. It's not the first time, but it's going to be the last.
Ric: What are you saying?
Alexis: I want to help you take Sonny down for good.

(Ric and Alexis are talking about Sonny playing her to get Sam off)
Ric: Burns, doesn't it?
Alexis: Like hot coals.

Ric: Well, my voicemail does work, counselor, not to mention the fact you could leave a message with my assistant. It works for most people.
Alexis: Ok, well, all right. I think you are hiding from your latest defeat --
(to Sonny) and he calls me a poor loser.
Ric: Well, you are. I, on the other hand, am a duly sworn district attorney --
Alexis: Which is probably the worst policy move that's ever been made.
Ric: With an extremely heavy caseload, and I was out on an investigation, not that it's any of your business. Why are you here?

Ric: The verdict against her was vacated, so there's no chance of double jeopardy.
Alexis: I picked up on that in law school.
Ric: I'm sure you did.

Ric: Just sit down. Breathe. Relax.
Alexis: I am not attracted to you, if you think that's what this is about.
Ric: Will you shut up and breathe?

Alexis: I'm not sure that I believe you.
Ric: You want it in blood?
Alexis: A signature in blood is required, I believe, for a pact with the devil. But, of course, you would know more about that than I do.
Ric: You know, I just did something very nice for you. The customary response is "thanks."

Alexis: I know what it's like to want to beat someone almost as badly as you want to make them care.
Ric: No. Alexis, you can't make somebody care. Sometimes you just have to settle for winning.

Ric to Alexis: All right, you know what? Here we are, right on schedule. For five minutes, you actually might have felt something for me. And that is just intolerable, isn't it, Alexis, huh? Time to rebuild those walls. Convince yourself that you don't want me to get close. That way, you can assure yourself that you were right all along. Right? I'm a repugnant, intolerable -- what -- what is the last one that you like to use? Complete waste of skin.

Alexis: I just wanted to tell you that I may not have been completely fair.
Ric: Is that an apology?
Alexis: No. Whether or not I approve of your methods, you are the only person I know that has the guts to go up against Sonny.
Ric: And?
Alexis: And I'm marginally impressed.

Ric: Dinner and dancing?
Alexis: Never again.
Ric: Oh, come on, it was just a suggestion.
Alexis: So was a cruise on the Titanic.

Ric to Alexis: I'm just trying to say that I would like to be able to take you out, dinner and dancing, if you are ever in the mood. So I will leave it up to you to call me.

Ric: Thank you for that impassioned, albeit unexpected, defense.
Alexis: Don't read anything into it. I was defending the job, not the person.

Ric: (to Kristina) Let's see -- what does mommy have here for you? You have bananas and pears. Very nice. Can you say "french fry," hmm? Can you say "french fry"?
Alexis: Not yet.
Ric: Yes, of course she can.
Alexis: Wait till she eats her bananas and her pears.
Ric: Sure, she can. She can have a french fry. (handing her a french fry)
Alexis: Well, now you have to give it to her. Go ahead, you can have it, honey.
(Kristina takes the french fry and begins to eat it.)
Ric: That's a girl. I can't believe you don't give this child anything that isn't nutritious.

Ric to Alexis: You're the perfect example of what a mother should be. I mean, look at Kristina -- she's bright, she's beautiful, very inquisitive. She likes her french fries, you know?

Ric: Look, I admire your commitment to your daughter. And -- well, even though I may not agree with your choices, I can't fault you on them.
Alexis: Do I detect a change of heart?
Ric: Possibly.
Alexis: It's very important to me to be a good single mom.
Ric: Well, you're succeeding.

Ric: Why don't we order some ice cream, huh? Get you some ice cream? Is that on the same list as french fries?
Alexis: You know, ice cream's fine.
Ric: I'm just checking.
Alexis: French fries are fine. That's fine.
Ric: Sorry.
Alexis: You can check. I'm just telling you that it's fine in reasonable amounts.
Ric: Good, then we can order some.
Alexis: No, we can't, because she has gymnastics class.
Ric: What? She's a little young, isn't she?
Alexis: They just roll around on a mat.
Ric: Oh.
Alexis: It's really cute.
Ric: Hmm.
Alexis: You can come along if you'd like. Forget it. Oh, I don't know what I was thinking -- ooh!
Ric: No, no, no, no.
Alexis: No, really, it's okay.
Ric: No, really -- no, you know what? It's actually the best invitation I've gotten in a long time.
Alexis: Really? Okay, let's go.

(Alexis meets Ric at Kelly's)
Ric to Alexis: Hey. You know, next time you want to ask me out, could you pick someplace a little more romantic?

Alexis: Your smugness is singularly unappealing.
Ric: You know what? It's called confidence. And if you are honest with yourself for just one second, you'd realize that you find it quite attractive.
Alexis: In people that aren't delusional? Yes, as a matter of fact, I do.
(Ric rest his chin in his hand and shows a soft smile.

Ric: So you were married to Jasper Jacks?
Alexis: It was a marriage of convenience.
Ric: And you're still friends?
Alexis: Because we never slept together.
Ric: Oh.
Alexis: There was no romance to muddy the waters, not that that's any of your business.
Ric: Yet, you seem quite intent on letting me know. Why is that, Alexis? Do you have any idea?

Ric: Do my ears deceive? Where -- where did this sudden overture of friendship come from?
Alexis: Oh, I didn't say I was your friend.
Ric: Oh.
Alexis: It just doesn't follow that I would want you dead.
Ric: Well, we're making progress.

Ric: And don't think that I'm going to go easy on him in prosecuting him because you're arguing his defense. The charges I filed were valid. I just -- it had nothing to do with your heartfelt pitch for leniency.
Alexis: You don't have to convince me. Doesn't mean that I can't thank you.

Ric: Following me, are you?
Alexis: Yes, that's right. I like to keep tabs on you wherever you are . . . It's a courthouse. We're both lawyers.
Ric: But you are happy to see me, aren't you? (approaches her while biting his lower lip)

Ric: So you think that two working professionals, say, if they were having this passionate affair in private, they're not going to be able to maintain their integrity at the workplace?
Alexis: I can't say I've given it a moment of thought.
Ric: Might wanna.

Ric to Alexis: Why don't you just admit it? You'll take any case just so you can be close to me.

Alexis: That's breathtakingly narcissistic, even for you.
Ric: Well, that's the way you see me, isn't it?
Alexis: Actually -- no.

Alexis: You're not going to talk about how I feel and how I should not feel that way?
Ric: Well, I'm not that good an attorney.

Ric to Alexis: You know, why don't you make up your mind? Just like me, don't like me. Otherwise, you're going to keep throwing us into close proximity of one another because clearly you can't get enough of me.

Alexis: All right, I'm here so let's just get this over with.
Ric: (grinning) Hello, Alexis.
Alexis: Don't be snide and don't be charming. We don't have time to waste.
Ric: I'm not trying to be either, considering you came barging into my office without knocking.
Alexis: We need to go over the witness list.
Ric: That's next week, sweetie.

Ric: No, as a matter of fact, I am not stalling but you seem to want to find another reason to spend time with me.
Alexis: Why would I want to do anything with you at all?
Ric: Oh, I don't know, Alexis. (stands up and walks to front of desk) Any number of reasons -- a burgeoning desire, a morbid curiosity, or maybe the fact I helped your nephew get out of jail recently.
Alexis: Oh, are you going to throw that over my head for the rest of my life? Of course you are, because you are a soul-sucking bureaucrat and you will do anything to further your career.
Ric: Okay, okay, stop. You are obviously upset about something, and it has nothing to do with me, so why don't you just take a breath and explain to me what it is that's eating at you.
Alexis: (upset) My daughter needs glasses!

Ric: Kids get teased all the time for one thing or another.
Alexis: Did you?
Ric: Yes.
Alexis: And look at you. See, that's exactly my point.
Ric: I know I'm going to hate myself for this but could you elaborate on that particular point?

Ric: Eleanor Roosevelt and Janet Reno, notwithstanding -- I happen to think intelligent women are very sexy. No really. I mean, nothing is a bigger turn-on than -- than a woman who represents a challenge for me. (Ric begins closing the space between them) A woman who, you know, makes me see things in a different way --
Alexis: Well I certainly haven't been able to make you see anything differently --
Ric: (getting closer) A woman, if she's wearing glasses, I mean, if that's actually a sign that she's more than what she appears to be --
Alexis: I'm not more than anything. I am what I am --
Ric: Then I say bring on the wire rims, baby.

Alexis: If -- if you're going to kiss me again, I think we should discuss it first.
Ric: We just did.
(Ric and Alexis proceed to make out on his desk when john Durant walks in)

Alexis to Sonny: Your brother is gifted. More than you could ever imagine. He satisfies me -- no, he rocks me, body and soul, on every level, like no man that I have ever known.
Ric: (approaches) Was good for me, too.

Ric: Oh, no, Alexis doesn't like quickies. You didn't know that?
Sonny: Oh, I didn't know that.
Ric: No, no. I mean, not that I do. Sure, we got to rush sometimes so that we don't get caught, but, you know, it kind of heightens the whole experience. (to Alexis) Isn't that right?

Ric: Oh, you mean we're not going to get to go into court and argue in front of the judge?
Alexis: (looks back at Ric) No.
Ric: No. Well, that's a word you don't hear from Alexis too often. (to Sonny) You know, she's almost as good in the courtroom as she is in bed? I mean, you got to be a lawyer to understand the comparison, but you know what I mean, right? (to Alexis) Listen, I'm going to be in my office (gets closer to her) if you want to finish what we started.

Ric: Hmm. You know, I haven't led the most exemplary life, but I'd like to think that if the child that Elizabeth and I almost had had survived, then, I don't know, maybe I would have been a good father.
Alexis: I'm sure that you would have.
Ric: Yeah, who knows? Maybe I'll get that chance sometime.

Ric: Yeah, you know what? I prefer to discuss the potential impact that you so vividly described to my brother.
Alexis: Can we please just stick to business? Can you do that for once --
Ric: "Ric rocks me on every level, body and soul." Those were the passionate words that you described to Sonny. They've been ringing in my ears ever since.

Ric: Well, you were pretty passionate about it. I don't think you could've faked it.
Alexis: Women are very adept at faking it.
Ric: Yeah, so I’ve heard. I wouldn't know, though.
Alexis: That's because your ego has protected you from reality.
Ric: Hmm.
Alexis: But my hyperbolic praise of your sexual prowess was only for effect.
Ric: It worked.

Ric: Yeah. Dr. Steven Webber, I'd like you to meet Alexis Davis, defense attorney extraordinaire. Make sure you go over your evidence three times or she'll rip you to shreds in court.
Steven: Wow, that's quite an introduction. It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Davis.

Ric: What's wrong?
Alexis: I was thinking --
Ric: That never ends well.

Ric to Alexis: Wait a minute, wait a minute. Listen to me. If you think I want to hurt you, you are dead wrong.

Alexis: Then, with his ego refreshed and renewed, he gets back together with his wife. And without even a backward glance, not even a single --
Ric: Is this going to be long?
Alexis: Solitary thought for the emotional state of his one-nighter --
Ric: It's going to be long.

Ric: You know what? I'm flattered you're jealous.
Alexis: I'm not jealous. Being jealous would require that I have feelings for you --
Ric: Well, which you do.
Alexis: Which I don't, but if I did --
Ric: Yes, you do.
Alexis: I don't.
Ric: Listen to me --
Alexis: I don't. I don't.

Ric to Alexis: Listen to me! I have never seduced a woman for my own amusement. Nor have I cast her off to try to stroke my own ego, ok? I take my love affairs much more seriously than that.

Ric: Alexis, I am not going to seduce you and then abandon you for my ex-wife.
Alexis: That's right because you aren't going to seduce me at all.
(Alexis goes to leave. Ric grabs her and closes in for a quick peck. Alexis looks startled and annoyed.)
Alexis: Hey --
Ric pulls her in for another kiss, but it's longer. This time Alexis kisses him back. As he wraps his arms around her, she put her hands on his shoulders.

Ric: So, are we having fun yet? You be sure to let me know.
Alexis: I'm sorry it's so painful for you to have to be my escort.
Ric: No, actually, you've been surprisingly tolerable. I'm sure it's because you're loving the fact that I’m in such an uncomfortable position.
Alexis: Actually, I'm finding it slightly amusing.

Ric: Did you actually just bring me here so that you could convince me to change my mind about Emily, or did you bring me here because -- I don't know -- maybe you enjoy my company?
Alexis: (smiles) Maybe.
Ric: "Maybe" is not an answer.

Ric: Okay. So you're thinking that you have anxiety attacks, (laughing) she's [Kristina] going to have anxiety attacks?
Alexis: It's possible.
Ric: Oh, come on.
Alexis: I carry a paper bag around for me, so am I going to have to carry around a paper bag for her too? I mean, what happens if we both have one at the same time? Who's going to get the bag first?
Ric: Well, I think you should probably deal with it the same way that the airlines do. Give her the bag first, Alexis.

Alexis: Do you think it's too early to take her [Kristina] to therapy?
Ric: Mm-mmm. No, no.
Alexis: Do you think it's too late?
Ric: (sarcastically nods) Yeah.
Alexis: Do you think there's too much damage done already?
Ric: (laughs) She's fine Alexis, really.

Ric to Alexis: No, you're not making her sick. She's fine; you're neurotic. Everything's okay.

Alexis: I'm all that she has --
Ric: Shh.
Alexis: And she's all that I have --
Ric: Look, do me a favor. Do me a favor. (holds the sides of her face with his hands)
Alexis: And if something happens to her --
Ric: Shh. (kisses her)

Ric: (putting away phone) Must've been a crank phone call. Somebody lost their nerve.
Alexis: It's a good thing that I have an airtight alibi. Otherwise, I'd be the first person on your suspect list.
Ric: You know, I hope you would realize by now that you don't need an excuse for me to enjoy your company.

Alexis: This is a difficult concept for you to grasp, but not everything that I do --
Alexis & Ric: Is about you.
Ric: Yeah, but you're the one who invited me for coffee.
Alexis: Not to bask in your wonderfulness. I am worried about Emily and Nikolas.
Ric: (smiling) My wonderfulness?

Alexis: I know it's important that you do your job. I know it's important that you do it well. I also know that there is a modicum of compassion in there because I have seen it. I have to have more time. I have to prove that she didn’t do it.
Ric: Yeah well, okay, but did you see those TV cameras out there? Everyone in town knows she has escaped
Alexis: You'll think of something . . . Do it for me.

(Ric takes Skye's file and buries under a stack of other files.)
Alexis: Thank you. I don't know how to thank you.
Ric: "Thank you" for what? We both know I never obstruct justice.
Alexis: No, never.

(after the shooting at Durant’s news conference)
Ric: Alexis --
Alexis: What?
Ric: You were worried about me. Thank you.

Ric: If I didn't know better, counselor, I'd say that you missed me.
Alexis: Well, the evidence to that is -- is clearly circumstantial.
Ric: Throwing yourself in my arms?
Alexis: I didn't throw myself into anything. I just placed myself there.

Ric: Oh, okay, fine, my mistake. And you also made statements clearly indicating you had a preference as to whether I lived or died.
Alexis: Well, I've made that statement to people that I barely know.
Ric: Do I get to you, Alexis? Hmm? What is it? Do you want to not admit it to yourself so you can't take it to the next level? What?
Alexis: I just don't know what's worse -- your trying to get me to agree with you or your insufferable ego.
Ric: Right, I see, okay. So you're going to continue to sidestep the truth?
Alexis: I'm going to go read my daughter a bedtime story. You can come with, if you'd like, if you don't read anything into what that might indicate.
Ric: No, I wouldn't dream of it.
(She walks by and stops, placing her hand out by her side. Ric walks to her and places his hand in hers. They then walk off to Kristina's room with their hands intertwined.)

Alexis: She's doing much better. I'm the one who's a mess.
Ric: Yeah, but you know what? You pull it off really well.

Alexis: I can't help the way that I am. I'm just used to handling everything all by myself. You know, it's just what I do, it's automatic, and as a result, I tend to push people away who are trying to help me.
Ric: I'm glad I could help, because you -- you didn't think that you could trust me.
Alexis: No, I didn't. But I do -- I think I do. I -- (long pause)
Ric: What?
Alexis: (hesitantly) I care about you. (looks away, embarrassed) Oh God.
Ric: (looks touched) Oh, the truth comes out.
Alexis: You know, don't read anything into it because it could just be a phase, and --
Ric: Oh, thanks.
Alexis: I'm not very good at this. I'm just warning you.
Ric: Well, listen to me, listen. Maybe the fact that it is so -- so unexpected, you just need to realize that maybe it's a good thing, okay? Don't read too much into it. Don't worry.
Alexis: Oh, yeah, like that's going to happen.
Ric: Shh. Just try, please, okay?

Alexis: My daughter likes to share this scone with me.
Ric: (looking through bag and pulling out coffee) Well, it just so happens that I got her a chocolate chip one. (pulls out scone)
Alexis: Then I think you should give it to her. Would you like to come with me and say good morning to my daughter?
Ric: Yeah.

Nikolas: Yeah, I'm sorry that we weren't able to support you through this.
Alexis: You know, Ric was here. Quite a bit, actually. He was very helpful.
Emily: Ric? Really?
Alexis: No one's more surprised than I am, but he really was helpful. He helped me keep my sanity.
Nikolas: Well, you and Kristina must have had a positive influence on him.

Alexis: You're right.
Ric: (shocked) Did you just concede a point?

Alexis: I mean, I can speak from experience. As one of his exes, I know that he [Jax] would do anything for me and he would do anything for any one of them, because he's a kind and gentle man. You know, you may be more like Jax than you even know.
Ric: So, you want me to change the law for you?
Alexis: Yeah.

Ric: The important thing is, are you okay?
Alexis: If you didn't do what you did, my daughter would be motherless at this point.
Ric: Alexis, you are a strong and very, very brave woman, but you had a knife at your throat, okay? You remained calm. You remained in control.

Ric: You put your life on the line for Emily.
Alexis: And you put your life on the line for me. Thank you.

Ric: Just listen. Is there something that I can do to help you?
Alexis: Yeah. You're going to tell me not to worry?
Ric: No, no, I can’t. But I can be here with you.

Ric: Listen, I -- I spoke to the nurse and they said that Kristina can have visitors.
Alexis: All right, I’ll go.
Ric: Okay.
(Alexis starts to walk into Kristina's room then she pauses at the door and turns back to Ric).
Alexis: Can you come with me?

Ric: Hey, Kristina. You got a lot of toys here, huh, to keep you company. Look at this one. This -- (holds up stuffed dog) what is this? Huh? You know what? I think we should introduce ourselves, don't you? All right, look. What's your name, hmm? Who are you? Sandy? Sandy! Is it Sandy? Well, hi, Sandy. It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Ric and this is my friend Kristina. You want to say hi? Say hi? Yeah. That's pink angel bear, by the way, so don't get in the way. Oh, she's -- well, you see, Kristina’s very lonely in this crib over here. What? Do you know what she said to me? She told me that she's been sitting on that shelf and she said, "This is the best crib in the whole hospital." She was hoping that you were going to ask her to come -- come jump in here and play for a little while.
Alexis laughs and wipes away a tear.
Ric: What do you think? Do you think she could come in there with you and pink angel bear, huh? Would that be all right? I'll put it right -- right by you. Yeah. You know -- you know what Sandy asked me? She said she wants to know what's your favorite thing to do, huh? I mean, do you like to read books? Do you -- do you like to fly airplanes? Fly airplanes? No. Of course you don't like to fly airplanes, but you do like to swing, right? You like to swing way, way high up in the sky? Huh? You go way high up in the sky and you yell with your mama pushing you? Well, you know what? You know what, Kristina -- Sandy here has never been on a swing. No, she's never been on a swing; she's never been to a park. So why don't you tell her all about it. And when you get out of the hospital, what do you say you and mama and Sandy and me -- we can all go to the park and you can show her how you can swing, way up high in the sky with your mama pushing you. Okay?

Alexis: If you ever feel like leaving your position as district attorney, you can always get the job as a host on a children's show.
Ric: Yeah, well, I'll keep it in mind.

Alexis: I need to keep it together because I can't let her pick up on my stress.
Ric: Alexis, she's going to fight this, all right? She's got your strength. Mine, too.

(Ric’s cell phone rings, but he doesn’t want to pick it up)
Ric: No, no, it's just work.
Alexis: You've never said that before. Go ahead, take it. I can handle this, honestly.
Ric: All right, give her a kiss for me.
Alexis: Hey, pumpkin pie. (kisses Kristina)That was from Ric. He's a good guy. Better than I ever imagined.

Ric: Marry me.
Alexis: Marry you, as in husband and wife?
Ric: Yeah, that's -- that's the general idea.

Ric: I happen to care about you, Alexis.
Alexis: That's really nice to hear.
Ric: Well, it was nice to hear -- it's not nice to hear if you feel uncomfortable. Look, if it's fair enough, it makes me feel uncomfortable, too, but we're not -- we don't have -- we don't have the luxury of being able to back off and pretend like we weren't anything more than professional rivals who indulged in occasional flirtation. Look, you care about me, as well, Alexis. You need me.
Alexis: I do. But we wouldn't be contemplating this if -- if I weren't facing a custody battle with your brother.
Ric: "We wouldn't be contemplating." We wouldn't be contemplating this now? We wouldn't be contemplating this in, what, six months, a year from now? We would never be contemplating it because you'd be too disconcerted with the thought of intimacy and commitment that you'd be running in the other direction? We don't have that option. If you want to save your daughter, you're going to have to find a way to trust me.

Ric to Alexis: I see. Okay, you know what? I propose for real, Alexis. I want to marry you. I'm not going to agree to keep my distance and maintain some sort of public, polite facade, all right? That's the house that I grew up in. My father, my stepmother -- they were unfailingly civil to one another. They -- they carried on witty conversations and they were dead inside, and I am not going to subject myself or you to that kind of life, not even for the benefit of Kristina. Look, if we're going to marry, we got to try to build on something real.

Alexis: I do know what you mean about people, families, being civil to each other. The Cassadines had beautiful manners. Helena at her most lethal was always polite, which is very confusing when you're a little girl because you don't understand why the words people are saying have no bearing to what they're actually feeling. So you struggle with that, and then, you know, you -- you adapt to it because you have no choice, and then eventually you become proficient at it yourself.
Ric: Yeah, and you talk around what you feel. You wrap it up in a protective covering of verbal sparring and intellectual posturing.
Alexis: You know me.
Ric: No. I was actually talking about myself, Alexis. Look, I learned very early on in my life that nobody was going to love me because I wanted them to. I had to be smart; I had to be a winner. That became a goal unto itself. Look, I had to be the brightest, I had to be the most successful, and that way I wouldn't need anybody, I wouldn't get hurt. Now, judging from our conversations that we've had before, I think that happened to you, as well.
Alexis: It's a little more gothic than that, but, yeah. It's kind of a coping mechanism run amuck. You put your effort in the places where you feel the most competent and you avoid the places where you feel out of control which is actually fine. You know, you can lead a very successful and fulfilling life that way. Until your kid gets sick and the father is a gangster that you've lied to for three years and he may be the only one that can help her. And then -- and then you're sure that he's going to sue you for custody and you know you won't be able to protect your daughter so you marry his brother. And then you realize that -- that your coping mechanisms have been an utter failure, and the control that you've always taken so much pride in is an illusion because you're just terrified. I'm -- I'm just terrified. I'm terrified for her, of him taking her -- of you -- and I -- I'm so tired of being alone.
Ric: You're not alone. You're not alone, Alexis. You have me. We are in this together.
Alexis: I don't want to be alone anymore. I'll marry you. No conditions.

Alexis to Kristina: I hope it's ok with you, but I decided to marry Ric. He's a very good man. And there's a great deal more to him than the face that he shows the rest of the world, because sometimes we make assumptions about people that may not be true. So why don't we give him the benefit of the doubt? He's been there for me and I know that he cares about me, and the truth is Ric may be just what I need.
Ric: The feeling's mutual.

Alexis: How long have you been standing there?
Ric: Long enough.
Alexis: Virtually the whole time I was talking. That could be construed as a -- as a violation of my privacy.
Ric: Boy, being married to you is not going to be boring.
Alexis: Likewise, I'm sure.

Ric: So you're sure you still want to marry me? You know, I would completely understand it if you didn’t.
Alexis: That would certainly be a pattern of mine.

Alexis: And I have to fight for her, because it is the right thing to do for her. And I need you. You are just as smart and you are just as strong as he [Sonny] is. You're better educated. Your only mistake is that you went up against him for the wrong reasons, but Kristina -- her happiness and her welfare, they're the right reasons. And we can't let him get away with it this time. We have to -- we have to beat him.
Ric: So I take it you still want to get married, huh?
Alexis: Try and stop me.

Ric: I, Richard, take thee, Alexis, to be my lawful and wedded wife. From this day forward, I will be with you, sick or well, richer or poorer. Whatever anybody throws at us, we'll get through it together.
Minister: Alexis?
Alexis: I, Alexis, take thee, Richard --
Minister: "To have and to hold --"
Alexis: I never expected this to happen. I -- I never thought that I'd, you know, get married to anyone again, because I just didn't think that I could. But that was before I was a mother and before Kristina. And she's taught me what really matters. And to give her a good chance at a good life is the only thing that's important to me, and because of her, I honestly believe that you and I are stronger together than we are apart.
Ric: We are.
Alexis: This marriage could be a complete disaster, you know? It could be a huge, huge mistake. But there's at least a chance that it could be okay. So for once in my life, I'm going to opt for the miracle. I'm going to take a risk and I’m going to find the courage to hope for the best as long as you and I and Kristina shall live.
Minister: By the power vested in me by the state of New York, I pronounce you husband and wife.
Alexis and Ric kiss and hug one another.
Alexis: Thank you.

Ric to Alexis: Yeah, well, his brother can. Look, I may not be a donor match for Kristina, but I can give her my love. And I swear to you, I'm not going to let Sonny take her from you.

Ric to Alexis: All I know is that I witnessed something profound today. Sonny gave his permission for the procedure. He was -- he was grief-stricken, he was angry, but somehow you got through to him. The stem cells may cure Kristina, but her mother saved her life. I think that's a miracle.

Ric: You know Sonny's not going to back off. It's just going to get ugly.
Alexis: I need you to be fair and reasonable and you only act in her best interest. You don't fight unless you have no other choice. Can you do that?
Ric: Yes, I can.
Alexis: Because I can't do it. I can't think like an attorney right now. I'm too scared.
Ric: I'm not going anywhere, Alexis.
Alexis: I need you to fight for me, and I need you to do it with grace. I need you to help keep Kristina safe.

Ric: Alexis, you know what? You don't need to start doubting yourself at this point. You are in for a fight. You need to stay focused.
Alexis: I don't think that I have the strength to do that.
Ric: I know, you do, I know. Nobody's expecting you to be anything less than completely exhausted, all right? But you're forgetting one thing. I'm on your side. I've fought Sonny for all the wrong reasons before, and I lost. This time I'm fighting for the right reasons -- for you and for Kristina. You are not going to lose her, Alexis. I will not let that happen.

Ric: Listen, you're going to see. She's going to come out of this stronger than she ever was.
Alexis: You're sure now? Yeah?
Ric: Yeah, I have amazing stepfather instincts.
Alexis: Do they even have those?
Ric: I guess they do. Look, I just know in my heart that we're going to be bringing Kristina home soon. Except we don't have a home. What do you say? Want to get a house?

Ric: You know, there's so much hostility between me and Sonny, Alexis, I’m not helping you. Maybe it'd be better for everybody concerned if I just walked away.
Alexis: If you walk out on me now, I’m not going to be able to get through this.

Alexis: But you said to me that you wanted this marriage to be something more than that, and so do I. And I want it for Kristina. We need to stick together here and be a family.
Ric: Okay. If that's what you want.
Alexis: I want you to do what you promised me you were going to do and stay with me, because I can't do this alone. I can’t. You convinced me to need you, and I do. So you don't back out on me now.
Ric: I'm not going anywhere.

Ric: But my brother did bring up an interesting point. If -- excuse me -- when you get full custody of Kristina, what's going to happen between us?
Alexis: Somewhere along the way I have learned to trust you and count on you, and I've learned that you care about me. And more importantly, you care about my daughter. I think there's a good possibility that I might even like being married to you.

Alexis: Do I look calm and collected?
Ric: It might help if you unclench your teeth.
Alexis: Just keep reminding me.

Alexis: Which I think, your honor, is very relevant to this case. That woman [Helena] is a monster, and to even consider the death penalty right now is outrageous.
Ric: Yes, with all due respect, your honor, I tend to agree.
Judge: Isn't -- isn't the victim your stepmother?
Alexis: Yes, your honor.
Judge: And isn't Ms. Davis your wife?
Ric: Yes, she is, your honor.
Judge: And Ms. Davis is your aunt?
Nikolas: Yes, your honor.
Judge: I beg your pardon?
Nikolas: Yes, your honor.
Judge: We've got ourselves a regular family reunion here, don't we? Right here in my courtroom

Alexis: I need Jax’s help.
Ric: To do what, Alexis, use his jet to help you get Kristina out of the country?
Alexis: Have you come here to talk me out of it, or are you coming with us?

Alexis: Now, there's a snowstorm about to happen any minute, so we need to leave as soon as possible, and I would love it if you would come with us, and I will understand it if you don't.
Ric: Alexis, I want you and Kristina here in Port Charles with me.

Alexis to Kristina: I have done everything I can to keep you safe. Everything. But I don't think it was enough. I'm going to court today, and I'm afraid they're going to find in favor of Sonny.
Ric comes into the room
Ric: That's not going to happen. I won't let it
She puts a hand to his cheek
Alexis: So it's over. We got through it ok.
Ric: No, you got her through it.
Alexis: No, not me. I don't know what I would've done without you.
Ric: Hey, come here a second. Want to come to Ric for a minute? Come here. You know what? I got to tell you something. There are so many people who care so much about you. You know that? Your mama most of all. She has moved heaven and earth to do what is best for you.
Alexis: Do you like holidays?
Ric: No, I've never really celebrated them.
Alexis: Well, you're going to now, because we are going to get that unconscionable, regrettable man at his own game. We're going to beat him.
Ric: How are we going to do that?
Alexis: We're going to out-Christmas Sonny.
Ric: Okay, fine, if we're going to beat Sonny, let's just get chopping, because otherwise, I'm going to have to use this thing [the axe] to chop off my toes
Talking about finding a perfect Christmas tree
Alexis: No. These aren't right.
Ric: What's wrong with them?
Alexis: No, they're small. They're just too small.
Ric: For what, Rockefeller Center?
Alexis: In these circumstances, size definitely matters.

Ric: Oh, Alexis, I can't feel my face. Look, it's -- it's not going to matter how big the tree is to Kristina.
Alexis: Yes, it will. She's very observant. Don't underestimate her.
Ric: She's 2 1/2 feet tall, ok? Everything's big to her.

Ric is cutting down a tree
Alexis: Good job! Good job! You're doing great, Ric! It's almost down! What are you doing? Why'd you stop?
Ric: Just give me -- I just need to take a breath.
Alexis: You can breathe later.

The tree falls on Ric.
Alexis: Ric? Oh, my God! Are you okay?
Ric: (under tree) Oh, just leave me here to die, please?

Ric: Yeah, I'm fine. You know, it's customary to yell "timber!"
Alexis: People don't really say that, Ric. Or maybe they do. Do they actually?
Ric: Will you shut up and get the tree off of me!

Ric: That's just great! We're in a blizzard, the temperature's dropping, no idea where our car is, but we got a big tree!

Ric: I see, so your answer is to, what, go out and cut down frankentree?

Alexis: Who are you to stand in moral judgment of me?
Ric: I don't know! I don't know, I don't know! I thought I was your husband! I mean, it feels like it, right! I've been the guy who's been throwing all of his time and his support, not to mention his entire life, right down a bottomless pit!
Alexis: Who asked you to?
Ric: Nobody asked, but you seemed like you were in hell. I thought I could help. Maybe, you know, if I would've known this was such a thankless job in the first place, I would've never asked you to marry me!
Alexis: Who in their right mind would have ever married me? This isn't a marriage anyway. We never even con-- consummated it!
Ric: "Consummate," yeah.
Alexis: I know what I'm saying!
Ric: That makes it easy! You know what, we don't have a custody battle to keep us together, so why don't we just get this farce annulled?
Alexis: Fine!

Ric: This shouldn't be too difficult. It's a simple dissolution of a marriage.
Alexis: To which you brought nothing.
Ric: To which you brought less.

(Talking about the newly written annulment neither of them rushing to sign)
Ric: I don't want anybody to challenge my signature.
Alexis: You conceited oaf.
Ric: Excuse me?
Alexis: Who's going to challenge your signature besides me? Sign it with the lipstick between your teeth.

Ric: I think when we get back to town we shouldn't have anything more to do with one another.
Alexis: Good. I'm relieved.
Ric: Excellent

Alexis: You're right, I am -- I'm unreasonable.
Ric: Excuse me?
Alexis: I'm insecure, I'm unreasonable. I'm very, very difficult. Everyone tells me that. And I don't make it very easy for anyone to be nice to me, but you try really, really hard, and I appreciate that.
Ric: Okay.
Alexis: Okay.
Ric: Since -- since we're being brutally self-honest, I'm an over-- overbearing ass.

Ric: Maybe we deserve each other.
Alexis: Maybe.
Ric: God knows who else is going to want us.
Alexis: Nobody sane.

Ric: It's too late now.
Alexis: For what?
Ric: We signed a dissolution of marriage.
Alexis: We didn't file it.
Ric: That's true. We could tear it up.
Alexis: Or burn it.

Ric: You know, I think the only way -- there's really only one way to annul the annulment.

Alexis: It's your fault!
Ric: Excuse me?
Alexis: Because you're a man, and men always boast about their sense of direction. You should have paid more attention.
Ric: But you were the one who wanted to find a tree bigger than Sonny’s.
Alexis: After which, you led us deeper into the woods.
Ric: I found shelter, didn't I?
Alexis: And you promptly appropriated the only blanket.
Ric: Okay, you know what? I'm not going to go there. I'm not going to go there. I shared the blanket happily and I didn't hear you complain, okay? (kisses her) Hmm? Hmm?

Alexis: I hate Christmas. Do you?
Ric: Well, up until a few moments ago, yeah

(Ric tells Alexis he’s moving into the apartment)
Alexis: You didn't give me any warning.
Ric: Well, I didn't think I had to. I mean, we are husband and wife. I mean, how long did you think we were going to live separately? Forever?
Alexis: That's one way to make the marriage last.

Alexis: There is just so much going on, I can't remember. Did we agree to live together?
Ric: Well, it is sort of implied in the marriage contract.

Alexis: Okay. This has to go. (grabs a horribly melted trophy)
Ric: That is my hockey trophy.
Alexis: This is just wrong.
Ric: No. My team and I won regionals when I was 12.
Alexis: I'm really happy for you and your team, but it can't live here.

(Alexis grabs a hideous shirt from a box)
Alexis: All right, this, then. This.
Ric: Uh-uh, favorite shirt.
Alexis: This is just tragic.
Ric: Give it to me.
Alexis: Should have burned it.

Alexis: What are those?
Ric: Weights.
Alexis: Why?
Ric: For the days I can't make it to the gym.
Alexis: God forbid.
Ric: Oh, come on, don't you ever go -- don't you ever go to the gym?
Alexis: I'm the one who chopped that tree down and dragged it off your lifeless body.
Ric: Don't get cocky. That was adrenaline.
Alexis: You would have frozen to death if it weren't for me.
Ric: No, no, no, no, wait a second here. Don't change the subject. Have you -- when was the last time you were at the gym?
Alexis: Why?
Ric: Just ballpark, ok?
Alexis: You think I'm fat.
Ric: I'm --
Alexis: Go ahead --
Ric: I'm not going there.
Alexis: Go ahead, say it.
Ric: No, no, no, no.
Alexis: You think I'm fat and out of shape.
Ric: No, I think you're beautiful, really, honestly.
Alexis: For a fat woman.
Ric: No, not for a fat woman. I think you're very sexy --
Alexis: You'd say anything to get what you want.
Ric: Come on, Alexis, admit it -- you want me, don't you?

Alexis: No, you're not inconveniencing me.
Ric: Look, look, no, I'm going to leave so that you can have your life.
Alexis: Well, what kind of marriage is that?
Ric: Exactly.

Alexis: Okay, just -- just sit tight, just stay. Sit. Stay. I'm sorry. You know, I -- I don't respond well to pressure.
Ric: You responded just fine the other night.

Alexis to Ric: When did I ever say to you that I wasn't afraid? When did I ever even suggest that the prospect of a commitment, let alone marriage, didn't scare me to death? I'm the one who left poor Ned at the altar and flagged down a semi.

Alexis: We both thought we were dying in the blizzard.
Ric: I see, so you don't want me to do this, right? (kisses her neck)
Alexis: I didn't say that. I just said --
Ric: Or this? (kisses her neck)
Alexis: Well, I don't know if you should do that.
Ric: Hmm? Or this? (kisses her neck)
Alexis: In fact, it's probably not -- oh, oh -- no? Well --
Ric: Okay. Okay, fine. I'll send for my things. (picks up trophy) Good knowing you. (he goes to leave)
Alexis: Counselor?
Ric: (stops at the door) What?
Alexis: Get back here.
Ric comes back inside and Alexis goes toward him. She wraps her arms around him and pulls him into a kiss. He drops his trophy and kisses her back. They make their way toward the couch while still kissing.

Ric: Okay, well, fine. You know what? Why don't you just go home and put on your little jammies and your little footie slippers and curl up in front of the fire with a nice book on tort law.
Alexis: Oh, God, that sounds like fun. You want to come?
Ric: Oh, God, obviously, I'm the only person here who, of the two of us, who can enjoy this party.
Alexis: Well, aren't you just Mr. Everything.

Alexis: You know, you are a really good dancer.
Ric: Is that a compliment?
Alexis: Yes, it was. In fact, I think that we should do it more often, because you are very smooth when dancing.

Alexis: I'm actually happy. I'm really, really happy, which is not a word that I would use to describe myself.
Ric: Mm-hmm. Well, you have a lot to be happy about.
Alexis: I do.
Ric: Mm-hmm.
Alexis: I have my daughter. I have a very rewarding career.
Ric: Mm-hmm.
Alexis: And I have you.
Ric: No?
They kiss.