Julie: Marissa, I just want you to know that, everything I ever did, good, bad, or otherwise, I did it for you. So that you could have a better life than I had. And I know I wasn't perfect. I mean, the thing with Luke and trying to frame Ryan for attempted homicide...
Marissa: Mom, I love you. Ok, just know that. (both crying)
Julie: Oh sweetheart, that's all I wanted. I love you too.
Marissa: Besides, you know the strength it takes to start over, to go out on my own? That has to come from being Julie Cooper's daughter.
Julie: I am spirited, aren't I?

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