The Scorpio Files Episode Guide
*The following are episode summaries I wrote.  Some of the dates are vague because the dates on the tapes are either confusing or are missing entirely. Please ask before borrowing my text and images. Thanks!

Mac Betrayed

January
Faison Exits with a Bang- Felicia's confession to Mac of her near-indiscretion with Luke was interrupted by news that Faison had escaped from prison. As Faison was informing a shaken Luke that Lucky was alive, Mac showed up- giving the master criminal an opportunity to flee. Mac and Luke watched as Faison's boat burst into flames. Though stunned by Faison's final claim, Luke was skeptical as to whether or not it was true, and decided to keep the news to himself for the moment. Helena rejoiced in her victories over Faison and Luke, as Stefan grew suspicious of her tie to Faison and started wondering if she had dastardly plans for the Spenser family.

Faison is Framed!- Unable to enlist Alexis' legal help, Helena turned the tables on Faison by planting a blonde wig among the evidence the police had gathered against him. Then, as Mac matched the wig to the hair strands found at Wyndamere the night of Katherine's murder, Helena taunted Faison with the news that he was about to get fingered for that crime. Faison had the last word, though, when he threatened to reveal that Lucky was alive if Helena didn't plan his prison break.

Mac Smells a Rat- Tormented by the videotape of Luke and Felicia's sexcapades, Mac tried to learn the truth behind it, but came up empty. Mac then lied to Faison that he believed the tape had been doctored. Felicia revealed to Chloe her passionate feelings for Luke, but resolved to make her marriage work. Later, Mac observed Felicia and Luke's chance meeting before giving them one final chance to come clean.

February
Luke Closes in on Lucky- On the Cassadine Island, Luke and Felicia awoke in each other's arms but fought off their growing passion. Overhearing Stefan making a dubious call, Luke assumed that his archenemy was responsible for Lucky's kidnapping. After pressuring Roy to tell him where Luke and Felicia were, Mac spoke to his wife on the phone and made it clear he wanted her home asap. Stefan told Laura he was building a new home for them, and later informed Alexis that Lucky was alive. A bit of info from Laura and Stefan's financial records convinced Luke and Felicia that they were closer than ever to finding Lucky.

Laura Trashes Felicia- Laura's curiosity was piqued when she overheard Felicia say she wished Luke would contact her. Laura had some harsh words for Felicia, who had a few of her own for Luke's wife. Mac broke up the angry exchange and asked what they were arguing about- knowing full well what the answer was. Felicia danced around the topic, leaving Mac disappointed. Meanwhile, Luke realized that Lucky was most likely being held by Helena. Stefan followed her to Greece.

March
Luke and Laura Grow Closer- Furious when Stefan insisted upon helping them track Helena, Luke and Laura locked him aboard The Haunted Star. As Stefan worked to free himself, the Spensers recalled their bittersweet life together. Going against her promise to Mac, Felicia told Luke and Laura that she'd overhead Helena say she was using Lucky to take revenge on them. After an angry Laura accidently trapped Felicia and Luke together, Stefan offered to help them out, but they escaped on their own. Luke and Laura headed to Texas in pursuit of Lucky. There, they nearly reconciled- but were interrupted by Felicia. Luke acted as peacemaker when the two women battled it out. Later, Felicia found a clue left by Lucky and wound up in jeopardy with only Laura there to save her.

Felicia and Mac Reconcile- Mac left Felicia, causing Maxie to confront her mother about having destroyed their happy home. Luke and Laura decided to enlist Mac's help in tracking down Lucky, but things got uncomfortable when Mac began babbling about his failing marriage. A heartfelt talk with Bobbie convinced Felicia to try and repair her marriage. But a bitter and hurt Mac rebuffed Felicia's attempts tat a truce. Mac later softened his stance following a fatherly chat with Maxie. After Felicia promised to avoid Luke, Mac agreed to come home. When Felicia went to the docks to say farewell to Luke, she instead found herself face-to-face with Helena.

Laura Learns Lucky is Alive- Luke mistakenly believed that Stefan had been behind Lucky's kidnapping all along. Later, Luke and Felicia's attempt to free Lucky was foiled when Stefan's men arrived and spirited the boy away. After hearing Stefan had Lucky in his custody, a furious Helena vowed to regain the upper hand. Mac, meanwhile, confronted Felicia with Faison's revealing video. With proof in hand that she and Luke had a serious bond, Felicia  no longer could deny her deep feelings for Luke. With trust gone from their marriage, Mac walked out on his wife. Luke returned to town without Lucky, and told Laura that not only was Lucky alive, but Stefan was behind their son's disappearnce.

Luke and Laura Grow Closer!- Furious when Stefan insisted upon helping them track Helena, Luke and Laura locked him aboard The Haunted Star. As Stefan worked to free himself, the Spensers recalled their bittersweet life together. Going against her promise to Mac, Felicia told Luke and Laura that she'd overheard Helena say she was using Lucky to take revenge on them. After an angry Laura accidently trapped Felicia and Luke together, Stefan offered to help them out, but they escaped on their own. Luke and Laura headed to Texas in pursuit of Lucky. There, they nearly reconciled- but were interrupted by Felicia. Luke acted as peacemaker when the two women battled it out. Later, Felicia found a clue left by Lucky and wound up in jeopardy with only Laura there to save her.

April
Home Alone!- Felicia returns home, only to find her daughters gone. Felicia felt more estranged than ever from Mac and her daughters. Troubles with Mac and Lucky drove Felicia and Luke into each other's arms. When she pulled away and fled Luke's office, she ran smack into Mac and Laura.

May
Mac to the Rescue- Felicia asked Mariah to join her in PC to watch the girls. Mariah agreed but warned her grand-daughter that she would return to Texas with Maxie and Georgie if Felicia did anything to hurt them again. After Mac refbuffs her, Felicia turns to Luke and they share a passionate moment that doesn't go too far. Later, Felicia and Laura argue over Luke.

Luke later told Felicia she was sending him mixed signals about their relationship. And any hope Laura had of rebuilding her marriage was shattered when Luke confessed that he didn't think they'd ever be a family again. Mac tells Laura that he suspects Felicia will go to Luke. Felicia fails to reconcile with Maxie and Georgie.

Needing a little pick-me-up, Laura headed for Jake's bar, and after a few drinks, began flirting with a handsome stranger. Concerned, Jake called Luke. But when Luke arrived to rescue his wayward wife, he was surprised to discover that Mac had beaten him to the punch.  

June
Felicia Leaves Town- As Felicia and Luke make love, Helena ordered Andreas to toss Stefan's body into the ocean. As Mac set out to prove that Luke was responsible, Felicia realized that she was his only alibi. Taggert talked Mac into dropping his quest for custody of Georgie and Maxie. Laura persuaded Roy to take her to the safehouse to see Luke, but when she arrived, she found Felicia waiting for him. Laura promptly passed this news along to Mac. When confronted, Felicia assured Mac that she wouldn't let Luke's problems distract her from her daughters. Felicia opened up to Robin about having feelings for two men, then prepared to leave town with the girls.

Luke & Felicia Make Love!- Through a chance happening, Luke and Felicia were locked inside a deserted Kelly's. After a romantic dance, they came close to consummating their relationship. Later, Luke and Laura's attempt to bond with each other and Lucky failed miserably. Meanwhile, Felicia was shocked to learn that Mac was filing for divorce and custody of Maxie and Georgie. 

Luke threatens to kill Stefan in front of Mac. A distraught Felicia turned to Luke for comfort as the reality of her broken home hit. He put her up in a hotel room, where she poured out her feelings to him. Their emotional intimacy led to physical intimacy, and they finally made love.

  • 6/4- Mac and Felicia shared a kiss, but Mac could tell by her response that she wasn't quite ready for it yet. Felicia later gently told Maxie that while she and Mac were trying to reconcile, Maxie and Georgie shouldn't put too much hope into it happening. Maxie assured her that she and Georgie just wanted their mother to be happy. Luke ran into Felicia on his way to the Cassadine yacht. She was shocked to hear that Luke was preparing to kill Helena. Luke wouldn't be swayed from his course because he wanted Helena out of their lives once and for all. As he waited for Helena on the yacht, Felicia crept in to try and stop him. Joining the party moments later was Laura, who was surprised to find them together.

July
Sonny Saves a Life- After a confrontation with Robin, Carly pulled a gun on A.J., intent on killing him. 

Helena "Kills" Stefan- As Felicia and Luke made love, Helena ordered Andreas to toss Stefan's body into the ocean. Meanwhile, Chloe shared with Alexis her dream that Stefan had been murdered. Alexis later was shocked to hear that Stefan was missing. As Mac set out to prove that Luke was responsible, Felicia realized that she was his only alibi. Luke was arrested, but Roy helped him escape. Laura received a letter from Stefan that made Luke appear even guiltier. Distraught over Stefan's death, Alexis pulled away from Ned. In the meantime, Stefan was alive and well on an island hideout.

Felicia Leaves Town- Taggert talked Mac into dropping his quest for custody of Georgie and Maxie. Laura persuaded Roy to take her to the safehouse to see Luke, but when she arrived, she found Felicia waiting for him. Laura promptly passed on this news along to Mac. When confronted, Felicia assured Mac that she wouldn't let Luke's problems distract her from her daughters. Felicia opened up to Robin about having feelings for two men, then prepared to leave town with the girls. 

September
Luke is Ambushed- After Luke and Roy wen their separate ways, Interpol nabbed Luke. Meanwhile, Mac and Felicia reunited in Colorado and reconfirmed their commitment to each other.

October
Luke is Set Free- Luke and Scott argued over whether Laura should be told about the trial. Roy reluctantly agreed to help Luke escape from jail, although both he and Alexis hoped Felicia would come forward with Luke's alibi. Scott, meanwhile, told Felicia that she was Luke's only hope for freedom. Felicia panicked upon realizing that she wouldn't be able to have a private talk with Mac before getting on the witness stand. Dara demolished Felicia on the witness stand. Laura walked into the courtroom just in time to hear Felicia confess to having slept with Luke. Though Luke was cleared of the murder charges, Mac decided that enough was enough, and made plans to end his marriage. Meanwhile, a heartbroken Laura got drunk and bonded with Scott, who made her see that she had similarly betrayed him, years ago, with Luke.

  • 10/16- Laura didn't back down when she saw Luke with Felicia, she parked herself at the bar and toasted Luke's freedom. Though Bobbie tried to console Laura, she was pushed away and Laura retaliated against everyone by flirting with Roy. Laura asked Roy to get her out of the club and was rescued by Scott, not knowing that Roy had called him and asked him to come. She asked Scott if he could help her finalize her divorce from Luke and he told her he would do anything for her.
  • 10/17- Felicia and Mac delivered the heart-wrenching news of their divorce to a devastated Maxie and Georgie.
  • 10/18- Distraught over her family life, Maxie ran away to Lucky's old boxcar and was surprised when Lucky showed up. Lucky counseled Maxie by using his own experiences as an example of what not to do. Felicia and Mac did everything they could to find Maxie and Felicia broke down in Mac's arms. They were relieved when Lucky brought Maxie back.
  • 10/23- Emily sadly stood by as Zander was arrested. She told Taggert that Zander revealed the whole story and she knew he hadn't killed Ted. She was then forced to admit that since she was unconscious the whole time, there was no real proof that Zander hadn't killed the cop. At the station, Mac, Alan and Monica wanted to know why Zander would even approach Emily for help in turning himself in.
  • 10/27- Maxie lunched with Felicia and told her that she needed to have an updated wardrobe and image so that she could look beautiful--on her dates. Felicia spilled her drink in surprise. She spoke to Mac about Maxey wanting to date and asked him to talk to her. Juan asked Mac to let him in to see Zander and Emily. Mac let Juan and Emily talk in the interrogation room to sort things out. Emily was grateful and relieved when Alexis showed up and said she would take Zander's case.

November
Separate Ways- Felicia and Max inform Maxie and Georgie about the divorce and later are upset to find Maxie gone. Lucky finds the missing kid and urges her to return home. Maxie's thrilled when Lucky gives her a birthday present. A bitter Laura jokes to Bobbie, "I've actually learned something from Felicia. If you want something in life, you just have to take it. Hey, Bobbie, you don't mind if I borrow your boyfriend, do you?"

  • 11/8- Luke was visted by the IRS who seized all of his funds, including his international accounts. The IRS and Interpol told him that the Ice Princess diamond was stolen and was being returned to its proper owner, Helena Cassadine. "The princess stays with me. And if she wants war, she can have war. But Cruella de Cassadine better go skin puppies and leave me alone!" Felicia came by and had to fight the urge to get involved in Luke's adventures.

December
In other news...- Still stinging from the realization that his marriage had failed, Mac was pleasantly surprised when Felicia showed up for a night with the family.

Felicia fights her feelings- Not wanting Mac to catch her with Luke, Felicia shoved Luke into a closet and jumped in after him. Luke and Felicia overheard Helena's shocking plan to have Nikolas committed to a mental institution so she could regain control of the Cassadine fortune. Helena nearly caught Luke posing as Darius Cassadine. Felicia worried Helena might seek retribution against her family.

Amy plays matchmaker- Mac begged Felicia to stick with her kids for the holidays rather than run off with Luke. Knowing that Luke was heading for danger, Felicia hesitantly wished him well before he set out to bust Stefan's safe.

  • 12/1- A nervous Zander waited for a visitor and was visibly relieved when it was only Mac. Mac told Zander that his only chance at survival was to let the police help him. Zander told Mac that he hadn't killed Ted Wilson and begged Mac to believe him. Stefan accompanied Chloe to GH and the only person not stunned to see him was Bobbie who blasted him for faking his own death and framing Luke. Mac was called to the hospital where he was astounded to see Stefan. As he questioned both Stefan and Chloe, Nikolas walked in with Lucky and spied his uncle.

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