GH Short Recap Tuesday, April 26, 2022

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Recap written by Eva

Sonny is upset that Michael has decided not to have anything more to do with him. Sonny heads to the gym to let off some steam. Sonny talks to Brando and Dante at the gym by boxing. Brando takes Sonny’s side and advises Sonny to give Michael time to calm down while Dante doesn’t take sides in the ussue.

Sasha helps Nina throw Smoltz out of her apartment. Sasha tells Nina she thinks Liam died as a punishment for her past mistakes. Nina tells Sasha that Liam’s death was nobody’s fault. Sasha tells Nina that if she wants a relationship with Sonny she must decide how much she wants to know about his business.

Michael tells Willow that from now on he wants to make the Corinthos name stand for good things so Wiley can be proud of his last name. Willow warns   Michael that in his quest to redeem the Corinthos name he doesn’t become the evil from which he is trying to protect Wiley.

Elizabeth moves into the Metro Court so she can be safe until they figure out who is causing the strange incidents in her house. Elizabeth considers Lucy’s idea of having a seance to call out Franco’s spirit.

Alexis (temporarily being played by Stephanie Erb) arrives at the cliff and finds Harmony who admits to her she killed Neil and Brendan because they were going to tell Willow she
isn’t her mother. Alexis hears Carly pounding her hand on the inside of the trunk and gets her out of the trunk. Carly is weak and has a faint pulse. Harmony tells Alexis she can’t let her or Carly leave because she won’t lose Willow.

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GH Transcript Tuesday, April 26, 2022

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[ Knocking on door ]

Nina: Okay. Okay. I am coming!

Smoltz: Reeves. Grant Smoltz. You haven’t been taking my calls.

Nina: Yeah, there’s a reason for that. How’d you get past the doorman?

Smoltz: I have a gift for improv.

Nina: Oh, well, that’s fantastic. Goodbye.

Smoltz: Oh. Ms. Reeves, this is your last chance to comment on Michael Corinthos and Willow Tait’s assertions that you’re unstable and how you’d be an undesirable influence on your grandson, Wiley. If I were you, I’d want to get my two cents on the record.

Nina: Well, fortunately, I’m not you. I’m calling security.

Smoltz: I’m bending over backward, trying to get your side of the argument on record.

Nina: What are you doing in my apartment?

Smoltz: Look, we both know your case is a long shot. To start, your daughter, the late Nelle Benson, was a murderer. And now you’re capitalizing on her death to give you access to Wiley Corinthos.

Nina: I am actually almost speechless at how you’re grossly distorting the situation.

Smoltz: Alright.

Sasha: Hey. Get the hell out.


Brando: I really appreciate you helping Sasha and I find a home. Although I’m — I’m a little surprised that, uh, you’re still working as a realtor, considering deception’s IPO’s done so well.

Lucy: I know. It’s kind of weird. But listen, I kind of love real estate, and I don’t think I will ever give it up, because, yes, you’re right, the IPO has done very, very well, but I learned a long time ago, do not get too cocky. So what I’m gonna do — I think I’m gonna hire some extra staff, maybe have them do all the grunt work. But I love this. I mean, somehow it makes me happy to find folks their forever home, not to mention the fact that I love going through those beautiful homes and just checking them out. I’m a little nosy.

Brando: [ Laughs ] I don’t blame you.

Lucy: Besides, you and Sasha are my very good friends. So, uh, where is she? Is she gonna join us?

Brando: Um, actually, Sasha and i have discussed in great detail all the things that are important to her and what’s important to me in our dream home. So I’m gonna be taking care of the early searches. And, you know, Sasha’s just got so much going on right now. I’m doing whatever I can to — to make things easier for her.


Willow: How are you doing?

Michael: Fine.

Willow: You sure?

Michael: A little. I don’t know. That — that — that argument was a long time coming. Ever since my father got back from Nixon Falls, he’s — he’s been acting like a stranger.

Willow: I blame Nina. All those months Sonny thought he was a man with no family, he was alone in the world. Clearly, that changed him.

Michael: I agree. And I don’t like the man he’s become.

Willow: Did you mean what you said? Are you really prepared to cut your father out of your life?


Sonny: [ Exhaling sharply ]

Michael: You tore this family apart, and I’m not gonna excuse it or gloss it over. You know, I even — I even thought about changing my name back to Michael Quartermaine, but I thought, why should I do that? Why should I change my last name because of you? It’s best to redeem it. Make “Corinthos” stand for something good, so that when people think about it, they think of me, they think of — think of Wiley. And you and all your lies, your — your disloyalty, violence, crimes — eventually that will be forgotten, like you never even existed.

Dante: Oh. I got your message, decided I would join you.

Sonny: Do me a favor. Put your gloves on so I can let off some steam.

Dante: Yeah, it looks like you got some steam to let off.

Sonny: Yeah.

Dante: Alright, I’ll show you a thing or two. Get my gloves on.

[ Bag thudding ]

Dante: Hey, uh, you know, I heard that the, uh, guys who tried to rob you at Charlie’s, they got some fancy lawyer hired for them and then made bail.

Sonny: Yeah.

Dante: Well, you don’t know anything about that, do you?

Sonny: Okay, l-let me just — can we just — is this an official interrogation? ‘Cause I — I-it — it would just be nice if I could talk to my son instead of a cop.


Elizabeth: Laura and Kevin have been so great about watching Jake and Aiden. And I know it’s the best situation for their safety, but, man, I miss my boys.

Finn: I know you do.

Elizabeth: I just hope that being away from this house and everything that’s going on is gonna be good for Aiden.

Finn: Agreed. Hopefully he can let go of the idea that it’s Franco’s ghost that’s behind the break-ins. You know, if only we had a clue as to who the intruder was, you know, like a fingerprint or maybe an image from a security camera. That would go a long way in convincing Aiden that it was a person harassing you and not a, you know, ghost.

Elizabeth: So far, they haven’t left a trace.

Finn: You know what, though? They’re gonna slip up and they’re gonna make a mistake. But you can’t be here when they do that. I really would like you to reconsider staying with me just until this is resolved.

Elizabeth: I’m sorry. I can’t do that.


[ Car door closes ]

[ Beep ]

Harmony: I’m gonna make this look like a tragic accident. I never meant for it to go this far. But after everything I’ve done to protect Willow, I can’t stop now.


Finn: Chase was attacked in your house, alright? It’s not safe for you to be here. And I get it — you don’t want to be forced from your own home. But desperate times call for desperate measures.

Elizabeth: You’re right. I-I didn’t want to leave. But that was before Chase was knocked unconscious. Jake and Aiden are safe with Laura. Cameron is with friends at the dorm. And now it’s time for me to find someplace to go.

Finn: But not my place.

Elizabeth: I don’t want to bring the danger to your home. I won’t put Violet at risk, which is why I won’t be staying with Jake or Aiden, either. I’m gonna get a room at the Metro Court.

Finn: Are you sure that’s the best option?

Elizabeth: It’s a hotel. [ Scoffs ] Filled with people and security. I’ll be safe there.


Lucy: I’m so excited. I’m gonna set up a bunch of viewings. Of course, I’m gonna fit it into your schedule, right? Because I just know that your perfect dream house is out there waiting for us to find it.

Brando: I hope so. Yeah, I-I-I just think it’s really important for Sasha and I to focus on the future and — and how we move forward together.

Lucy: Yeah. Hey, I really hope that, as time passes, that maybe it’ll ease some of the grief that you and Sasha feel.

Brando: Yeah. Most days, I’m doing okay. You know, then every once in a while, something occurs to me, and my first thought is, “man, I can’t wait to do that with Liam.” And, uh… uh, but, you know, then I remember he’s — he’s gone. But, uh, you know, I’m — I’m focusing more on my love for Liam rather than the pain of losing him.

Lucy: And that is beautiful. Is — is Sasha able to do the same?

Brando: Sasha and I grieve differently. But that’s why I’m hoping that the prospect of our future together is, um, comforting to her.


Nina: So glad he’s gone. But I shouldn’t blame him. He’s only following Michael and Willow’s orders.

Sasha: I’m really surprised that they’re trying to use the press against you.

Nina: Well, Michael, he blames me for the end of his parents’ marriage, and that sleazy reporter is my punishment.

Sasha: I’m — I’m sorry there’s so much discord.

Nina: Yeah.

Sasha: But I-I can’t get in the middle. Michael and Willow are my friends.

Nina: No, Sasha, I would never ask you to choose sides.

Sasha: Thank you.

Nina: Yeah.

Sasha: Look, from Michael’s perspective, it’s probably easier to blame you for what happened. But I have seen enough to know that nobody tells Sonny Corinthos what to do.

Nina: Hey, what’s going on? Something bothering you?

Sasha: Do you, um… do you ever feel unsafe with Sonny?

Nina: Because of Sonny’s business?

Sasha: No, I mean more because of what Sonny needs to do to stay in business.

Nina: Are you — are you referring to the attempted robbery at Charlie’s? Sonny — yeah, he was there, and he was protecting me. And Brando was right next to him.

Sasha: Yeah, that’s — that’s part of the problem. Brando didn’t hesitate. He just ran right into the fight.

Nina: I know how much the idea of losing Brando just terrifies you. But he doesn’t work for Sonny anymore. He just happened to be there.

Sasha: Still, Nina, I-I heard the robbers made bail. I mean, what if they come after Brando as some kind of revenge?

Nina: Sonny’s aware of the bail. And he’s taking care of it.

Sasha: Does that mean that he killed them?


Dante: I’m listening, as your son.

Sonny: I went to see Michael. Him and I got into it, and, uh, he — he turned his back on me.

Dante: I know things have been strained between you two for a while.

Sonny: It’s not just strained now, ’cause we’re done. He — he doesn’t want anything to do with me.

Dante: I mean, I — whoa. Just slow down. Hold on. Hey. Now, just tell me what happened. Maybe it’s not as bad as you think it is.

Sonny: I went to, you know, uh, the gatehouse, talked to Willow, ’cause maybe she could get us together. And Michael walks in, he blames me for using her to get to him.

Dante: Well, yeah. Okay, dad, I can see how he might think that.

Sonny: Oh, really? So now two of my sons see me in the worst possible — no, I don’t want to ta– I don’t — I can’t talk about this.


[ Vehicle bell dinging ]

Harmony: You won’t feel a thing. Okay. Just got to get you in the driver’s seat. A-and then I got to get the rock from the brake pedal to the gas and then the car will go right off the cliff.

[ Rustling ]

The role of Alexis is temporarily being played by Stephanie Erb.

[ Beeping ]

[ Engine shuts off ]

Alexis: Harmony? What are you doing up here?


Elizabeth: I’m glad they have non-caffeinated tea here. I’m wound up enough as it is.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Elizabeth: It’s Cameron. Oh, good. He’s staying with a friend in the dorms tonight.

Finn: Good. Yeah. And your room should be ready soon.

Elizabeth: Okay. This actually feels pretty good.

Finn: Yeah, what’s that?

Elizabeth: It feels normal seeing people out and about, meeting for dinner. You were right. It was good for me to get out of that house.

Lucy: Hey, there.

Elizabeth: Hi.

Finn: Hi, lucy.

Elizabeth: Hi.

Lucy: Listen, um, I hope you don’t mind me asking, but I just wanted to know, how did Aiden’s school project go?

Elizabeth: Oh, uh, yeah, Chase told us that Aiden was questioning you about the spirit world. You should know there was never a school project. He was just using that as a cover story.

Lucy: Oh, wow. Okay, but I can empathize, because, you know, you do tend to get ridiculed if you show any belief in the supernatural.

Finn: There’s an explanation for that. The supernatural isn’t, you know, real.

Lucy: Okay, doctor, we will have to agree to disagree, because I do believe that when our loved ones die, they don’t just disappear.

Finn: Are you the reason that Aiden believes that Franco is haunting his family?

Franco? Uh, we didn’t talk about Franco at all. He was just asking me questions. And he seemed really genuinely curious.

Finn: What you did was incredibly irresponsible, Lucy.


Michael: I want to apologize for having that — that argument in front of you.

Willow: No. No, don’t apologize. Look, as painful as it was to witness the argument, it also helped to clarify things.

Michael: Look, my father always claimed to put his family first, right? It was his justification for everything that he did. He was a dangerous man, but he was loyal to his family. He’s an alleged crime lord, but he’s devoted to his family. And now he just looks like a hypocrite. I mean, where was his loyalty to — to my mother and — and our family? He went after what he wanted, and he wanted Nina.

Willow: Nina obviously wanted him, too.

Michael: My parents… have broken up before, and my dad’s cheated on my mom before, but… …I was too young to understand then, but now? Ah. Being a father, I just — I see how destructive and — and selfish my father’s ways are. I don’t want Wiley having that as a role model.

Willow: I can understand that.

Michael: I want to be better for Wiley. I want him to be proud of the name Corinthos.

Willow: You didn’t just say that to hurt your father.

Michael: No, I said it because it’s true. I don’t — I don’t want to take back the name Quartermaine. Yes, that — that’s the easy way out. But — but Morgan was a Corinthos, and I want to share that name with him forever. What I want to do is I want to remove the stain from our family name and — and tear down my father’s corrupt empire that he built on greed and violence.


Dante: I’m not taking sides here.

Sonny: Well, it just kind of sounded that way.

Dante: Really? Because I said that I, uh, understood Michael’s perspective?

Sonny: I understand that — that Michael wants to protect his mother, but there’s a lot more going on here, Dante. And this should be between me and his mother. What goes on with — with me and Nina, our relationship is no one’s business.

Dante: Hm.

Sonny: So — I mean, that’s what I think.

Dante: So you don’t see how Michael can take you having Nina in your life as being a tough pill for him to swallow? I mean, forget the fact that she kept you in Nixon Falls that whole time. She’s now going around town trying to erase all the bad stuff that Nelle did, too.

Sonny: Right, but we shouldn’t hold, uh, Nelle’s sins on Nina. Nina didn’t know that Nelle was her daughter until after she was dead, right?

Dante: Okay, fine, so put Nelle to the side. Nina’s done enough things on her own personally…

Sonny: Right.

Dante: …Questionable things, maybe even illegal things.

Sonny: Okay, listen to me.

Dante: Yeah.

Sonny: We’ve all done things in our past that we regret. Even you.

Dante: Yeah. You’re damn right I have. I never said I was perfect.

Sonny: No, you didn’t, but sometimes, you know — we should not judge until we’ve walked in somebody else’s shoes. But if that’s what you came here to do, tell me how you really feel.


Harmony: How did you know I was here?

Alexis: Something you said last night. That it was peaceful up here. Harmony, what is going on? Whose car is that? Carly’s?

Harmony: You shouldn’t be here, Alexis.

Alexis: I want to help you, but — but first, I need to understand what happened. When I got home, the living room was torn apart.

Harmony: It doesn’t matter. That doesn’t matter. I’m handling it.

Alexis: You burned some papers in the fireplace, but one of the sheets didn’t burn completely. I-I recognized Neil Byrne’s handwriting. Harmony, those were Neil’s papers. How did you get them?

Harmony: Why did you have come looking for me, Alexis.

Alexis: All the times I mentioned Neil, you never said that you knew him. A-and now you have some of his papers? How is that possible?

Harmony: I wish Neil’s brother never came to Port Charles.

Alexis: Brendon? I-I don’t understand. Are you saying that Brendon had some of Neil’s papers?

Harmony: I was hoping that he would — he would just go away, that he would just disappear!

Alexis: Harmony, what are you saying?

Harmony: He — he was — he was threatening me. [ Breathes heavily ] I had to stop him.

Alexis: Harmony. Did you kill Brendon?


Dante: You really want the truth? Well, here it is. You can be a real prickly son of a bitch. You know that? And you got a mean temper. We all do, but the problem is, once that anger gets ahold of us, we can’t be reached. So you just bit my head off because I said I understood where Michael was coming from. You — you really don’t think that he’s gonna be angry about the fact that you picked Nina over his mom?

Sonny: All I want is for him to act like an adult and respect his father.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Sonny: That’s all. That’s all I want. Is that — is that a lot to ask?

Dante: [ Chuckles ] Alright. I better take this. Maybe after, we’ll both cool down a little bit. What’s up?

Brando: Not exactly sure what I walked in on. You okay?

Sonny: After everything I’ve done for my family… …Michael has the audacity to tell me he’s ashamed of the Corinthos name. All I’ve done my whole life is try to give my kids a better life than I had.

Brando: I understand. If you ask me, that’s — that’s part of the problem.


Lucy: When Aiden was asking me all those questions about the spirit world, he — he wasn’t frightened at all. He seemed really, really interested. And I was not telling him ghost stories. I was just explaining that I do believe there are other planes of existence. And like I just said, Franco’s name never came up. We didn’t mention it. He didn’t, and neither did I.

Elizabeth: It’s okay. Thank you for clarifying. I know your intentions were good.

Finn: If I was out of line, Lucy, I sincerely apologize.

Lucy: Thank you. Apology accepted. You know, I-I get it. This whole situation has to be so nerve-racking for all of you.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Finn: Hey, that’s the front desk. Your room is ready. Um, I’ll tell you, why don’t I take your stuff up to your room and you can stay and finish your tea.

Elizabeth: Okay, sounds good. Thank you.

Finn: Alright. Have a great night, Lucy.

Lucy: Okay, you, listen, don’t — don’t take this the wrong way, okay? I’m just a little worried about you. You look exhausted.

Elizabeth: [ Laughs ] I am so tired. And now I’m hearing things.

Lucy: What? A-at your house?

Elizabeth: No, at — at work. I picked up the phone, and I could have sworn I heard a man say, “Don’t forget me,” which is the same message the intruder painted on a piece of artwork in my house.

Lucy: It’s really scary, huh?

Elizabeth: Yeah. Turns out it was just a patient reminding me to bring him an extra blanket, but for a moment… I don’t know.

Lucy: So, have you had… other moments like this?

Elizabeth: Wait. [ Chuckles ] Do you think I was talking to a ghost?


Harmony: Brendon found Neil’s files, and he found out the truth about Willow.

Alexis: Neil was your therapist?

Harmony: Court-appointed, and I never should have trusted him.

Alexis: You told Neil in a session that Willow wasn’t your biological daughter?

Harmony: I told him everything! Because he told me it was a safe space! And then he lost his license, and then guilt got the better of him. And that’s why I did it. I did it to protect Willow. I didn’t want to do it. Alexis, I begged him not to, but he was gonna tell.

Alexis: Who was going to tell? Brendon?

Harmony: No! Neil!

Alexis: Neil is dead. So is his brother. Explain this to me. What was Neil going to tell?

Harmony: Neil said he wanted to do the right thing, that Willow deserved to know who she really was. So…he was gonna tell. I had to stop him.

Alexis: Neil died of a drug overdose, which never made sense to me. Never seen him use drugs, let alone abuse them. And I was right. It was you. You injected Neil with those drugs. Oh, my god, Harmony. You killed Neil!


Elizabeth: Do you think Franco’s trying to contact me?

Lucy: Well, there are, uh, many documented cases of loved ones reaching out from beyond the grave.

Elizabeth: Documented how?

Lucy: Okay, in a lot of cultures, um, most cultures, really, uh, there are tales of supernatural beings. So why, if the acceptance of ghosts is sort of universally out there, why isn’t there more to that? Think about this. Think about this. This whole thing, these occurrences are really scaring you, right?

Elizabeth: Yes.

Lucy: Okay. But what if — what if you could look at it in a different way? What if you could take comfort in the fact that maybe, just maybe, somehow Franco is still with you?


Nina: Sonny said that he was handling the men that tried to rob us at Charlie’s. And he also told me that the men got the message.

Sasha: And you didn’t ask him what that meant?

Nina: No, I-I didn’t ask him.

Sasha: Because you didn’t want to know what Sonny did?

Nina: I just didn’t think it through.

Sasha: Nina, if — if you are gonna be part of Sonny’s life, don’t you think you have to decide how much you want to know about what he does in the name of business?

Nina: But Sonny isn’t part of my life. Not the way that you mean.

Sasha: But you would like to be involved with him, right?

Nina: I would.


Sonny: You know what, Brando? I just had it out with my two sons. I can’t really do it with you. I really can’t.

Brandon: Just to be clear… I’m not agreeing with Michael. Just the opposite, really. I happen to find Michael’s black-and-white perspective to be a bit naive. And that — that attitude, I mean, that comes directly from the privileged life that you provided. Unlike me, you know, didn’t have a dad around, or you, who grew up with Deke, who I know was violent. Michael — he’s never had to make it on his own. He’s always had you or the Quartermaines backing him up. Michael’s always had you putting him first. Always. And now that you’re finally thinking about your own happiness, he feels betrayed. Personally, I-I don’t think he should be treating you this way. I think he owes you more respect than that.


Willow: You’re furious with Sonny, deservedly so. But saying you want nothing to do with him, that’s a big decision.

Michael: No, my decision’s been made. I mean, you heard my father. If I wanted his forgiveness, I have to beg. I don’t want his — I don’t want his forgiveness. I called him out on his failure to live up to his own code. That’s it. I’m done.

Willow: I-I know. I totally understand what you’re saying. I just can’t help thinking about my own situation. I shut Harmony out of my life, also for good reason. But it’s only now that we’re developing an honest mother/daughter relationship. I missed out on having a mom in my life. I just don’t want you to face that same pain with your dad.


Harmony: When you came to Spring Ridge, I went out of my way to avoid you. Then I saw how much you needed a friend. I thought if I could help you that maybe it might make up —

Alexis: You thought that would make up for killing Neil?

Harmony: I just thought it was all over. And that no one would find out the truth about Willow. And I could just be your friend. And I could try to make you happy. But then Brendon came — came to town. And he found Neil’s files. And then he found out the truth about Willow. And he blackmailed me. We met right there, and I tried to give him money, but it wasn’t enough. And he threatened to tell Michael. And Michael was gonna tell Willow the truth — that she’s not my biological child. [ Crying ] And then we struggled. And then he — he fell over the c-cliff.

Alexis: Oh, my god, harmony. You’re out of your mind. You killed two people.

[ Thud ]

Alexis: What was that?

[ Thud ]

Alexis: Is someone in the car?


Elizabeth: I have thought about the possibility that it’s Franco’s presence behind all of these strange happenings. And in a way, I-it’s comforting to know that it’s just his spirit wanting to be remembered. I mean, it’s tempting. But it’s a stretch for me, especially after Chase got hurt.

Lucy: Yeah, I know. I-I am not trying to convert you or make you into some sort of believer or anything. I’m just offering you an alternative explanation, ’cause, see, if it were me, if it really was me going through this, I would want to do everything possible to figure out what is going on, right? So, well, I just — for me, peace of mind is everything.

Elizabeth: Okay, what do you mean by everything possible?

Lucy: If you were up for it, I would just suggest a very well-respected, trusted medium who I could maybe have go to your house and see if she senses a presence.

Finn: Room’s all set.

Lucy: Oh, and — and I-I have to go. I-I-I have another appointment. I got to go. So — but take care of yourself. Ta.

Finn: I really hope I didn’t scare Lucy away.

Elizabeth: [ Chuckles ] Nah, she’s tougher than that. And she’s used to people discounting her beliefs.

Finn: Mm. She’d have to be tough, considering what she believes in is total nonsense.


Michael: My father’s real business is organized crime and racketeering. Do we really want Wiley to idolize his grandfather?

Willow: Wow. I’ve never heard you say that so bluntly before.

Michael: Well, there’s no reason to — to protect him or to turn a blind eye. I’m not gonna sugarcoat who he is or what he does anymore.

Willow: I’m not defending Sonny in any way. I’m just thinking of you. I just know how much you love your dad.

Michael: I — [ Exhales sharply ] I love the man that my father used to be. I don’t even recognize this man. The father I grew up with had a code of honor. He valued loyalty. And now he’s broken the very code that he instilled in me. Right, I’m not — I’m not saying that I’m blameless. I-I’ve made — I’ve made mistakes in my life, but nothing compared to what my father has done to my family. I can’t forgive that.

Willow: [ Sighs ] I’m so sorry that this rift is tearing your family apart. Hey, I promise, I’ve got your back.


Sasha: Is that the first time you have admitted that to yourself, that you want to be in a relationship with Sonny?

Nina: It was. At least out loud. [ Chuckles ]

Sasha: Look, Nina. All I want is for you to be happy. But being in a relationship with Sonny Corinthos comes with a lot of strings. So I’m just gonna say… be careful, okay? I wouldn’t want to lose you.

Nina: Thank you for your honesty. And I feel the same way about you. I wouldn’t want to lose you, either. Okay, have we talked enough about me? How are you doing?

Sasha: It’s, um — it’s definitely difficult at times. But I’m just — I’m trying to focus on the future. God knows there are plenty of things in my past that I would love to forget… including what I put you through.

Nina: No, mnh-mnh. You never have to apologize to me about that ever again. Okay? We’re way beyond that.

Sasha: Oh. I’ve definitely had to pay a steep price for my mistakes.

Nina: W-what do you mean? Paid how?

Sasha: Just that, you know, you — you — you can’t lie to people and — and get them to love you under false pretenses and — and do things that you know to be wrong and then take drugs to dull the pain and think that it won’t cost you. There’s always a price. The scales get balanced.

Nina: Sasha… do you think that Liam’s death was a punishment of some sort for your past mistakes?


Harmony: There’s no one in the car!

[ Thud ]

Harmony: Just go. Alexis, please. Please. I’m gonna disappear. Okay?

Alexis: You’re really leaving town?

Harmony: Yeah. I promise.

Alexis: Alright, then. I won’t stop you.

[ Vehicle door closes ]

[ Trunk opening ]

Harmony: Alexis, no!

Alexis: Oh, my god. Carly! Carly! What have you done to her?


Elizabeth: Come on. Ease up. Aiden went to lucy with questions. She didn’t seek him out.

Finn: Mm. Did lucy have any other words of wisdom? Let me guess. Commune with the spirits. No, no. Cleanse the house with sage.

Elizabeth: Her heart is in the right place.

Finn: I don’t disagree with that for a moment. I-I just believe that science and common sense will lead us to the answers we need, not a Ouija board.


Nina: I’m begging you, begging you to listen to me. Liam’s death is not your fault. You’re not responsible for that.

Sasha: I know that.

Nina: Do you really know that, or are you just saying that so I’ll change the subject?

Sasha: No, Nina, I, um… I really do understand that.

Nina: I’m so sorry you have to go through this pain. But I want you to remember that there are so many people who love you. So many. Brando just happens to be first in the line.


Brando: I think that you just have to hope that once Michael calms down, he’ll come to his senses.

Sonny: Yeah. Thank you. I-I appreciate your feedback, Brando.

Dante: Hey. Uh, I just want to say one more thing. I’m not picking sides. Okay? I love you and Michael both. And I can understand his perspective. And at the same time, it does not mean that I’m judging you for keeping Nina in your life.

Sonny: Yeah, I see that. And…I apologize. I just get frustrated.

Dante: I know.

Sonny: And I take it out on you and…

Dante: It’s okay. I appreciate it. But maybe, uh, you know, you and Michael should fix this thing before you say something, you go too far, and can’t come back from it.

Sonny: I think you may be a few hours too late for that warning, ’cause Michael and I have — have already gone beyond that point.


Michael: I really appreciate your support on this. Means a lot.

Willow: I love you. I’m always going to be on your side. But I do have to say one thing.

Michael: Yeah, of course. I always want you to be honest with me.

Willow: As you work to distance yourself from your father, you need to guard against adopting the very ruthlessness that you hate to see in Sonny. You’re a good man. But Sonny was at one time, too, I imagine. I-I don’t want you to become the very thing you’re trying to protect Wiley from.


Alexis: Carly, can you hear me? Thank God you’re still alive. Harmony, what does Carly have to do with any of this?

Harmony: She came to your house. She saw Neil’s notes about me, and she — she knew too much. And now you do, too. I can’t let you leave.

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Drew (to Portia): The less you know, the better.

Ava (to Finn): Never too soon to experience the finer things.

Maxie (to Brook Lynn): Why would you say something like that?

Dante: Who did this to you?

Nina: That’s the kind of emptiness that never goes away.

Curtis (to Sonny): Why the sudden interest?

Harmony: I won’t let you take Willow away from me!

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GH Update Monday, April 25, 2022

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Sonny arrived at Michael and Willow’s house hoping that Willow would help Sonny in making amends with Michael. But, everything went sideways when Michael showed up and caught Sonny speaking to Willow. Michael said if Sonny had anything to say it should be to him directly.  Sonny told Michael that he never wanted the divorce, but Carly insisted and forced it through. Michael defended Carly and made it clear that she had made the right decision after catching Sonny in bed with Nina. 

Sonny said that he had forgiven Carly for infidelity once when he found Carly in bed with Jax, but Michael felt that his father was trying to justify cheating on Carly. Michael told Sonny that he was done with him and that he had contemplated changing his name back to Quartermaine.  But, he said that he would rather keep the name Corinthos and make the name stand for something that is not at all associated with Sonny’s business, crimes and violence.  Michael said that he and Wiley would make the name something to be proud of and Sonny’s legacy would just fade away. Sonny told Michael that he loved him, but he also said he would never forget the things that Michael had said.  He left Michael’s house, but once he was outside, he said, “Goodbye, son.”

Jordan  informed Liz that someone had jammed the cameras that Chase installed. Jordan also added that it was now clear that this was a deliberate action, possibly by someone who had once again bypassed the security system.  When Jordan left, Aiden argued that Franco’s ghost was behind all of these occurrences. But Finn told Aiden that Franco would never want Liz or her boys to feel unsafe in their home or frightened. So, they should consider living possibilities, and all of this left Liz extremely worried and concerned. Finn suggested the boys should live elsewhere and that Elizabeth should move into the Metro Court until they could find out exactly what is going on at Elizabeth’s house.  Elizabeth objected, saying she didn’t want to leave her home, but she did send Aiden back to Laura’s house.

Chase brought flowers to Brook Lynn and explained why he was late for Leo’s big day. Brook Lynn told Chase that she was concerned about him. Chase reassured her, and when he tried kissing her, they were interrupted by Michael and then later by Leo. Speaking of Leo, he got an explanation for why Chase missed his adoption party. Chase also gave Leo some advice about stage fright.  Leo told Brook Lynn that when Chase was living in the Quartermaine mansion, he would sometimes sing Brook Lynn’s songs.  Brook Lynn was surprised and Chase was a little embarrassed.  He admitted he really liked her demos.

Curtis met Marshall on the pier and confronted him over the sealed arrest record. Marshall said that Curtis had broken the law to get his records and got furious at him for invading his privacy. But, Curtis was more upset over Marshall pretending that he left his family for some life-changing thing. In reality, Marshall was arrested over a protest and sent to a mental hospital for evaluation. Marshall claimed that it was a mistake to reconnect with Curtis, but Curtis wanted to know the truth. Curtis wanted his father to stay in Port Charles. Curtis wanted a fresh start, so he asked about Marshall’s condition. This time Curtis told his father that he wanted answers from him. Marshall told Curtis to read the file he had stolen, because if the answers weren’t in there he certainly wouldn’t be getting any from him.

Alexis met Diane in her office and told her about Harmony’s recent behavior, which included how Harmony wanted to kill the Smoltz story. But, Diane convinced Alexis to run the story. And the duo also made a plan to put Harmony up at the Metro Court, while Diane would meet with Lucy and try to find Harmony permanent living arrangements.

Harmony told Carly that she was just burning personal documents and tax stuff when Carly arrived unexpectedly at Alexis’ house. Carly began grilling Harmony about her connection to Nina. Harmony denied that Nina was blackmailing her and denied that she had ever worked with Phyllis. Carly wanted to know why Harmony had said that she wished that Willow was part of her family. When Miller left the room for a while, Carly looked at the notes she left behind and found some pieces in the fireplace. Carly realized that Harmony was burning Dr. Neil Byrne’s psychiatric file notes from his sessions with Harmony and realized that Willow isn’t her biological daughter. Suddenly, Harmony confronted Carly while holding a syringe, she then attacked Carly. But, the syringe fell on the floor, and the two fought for it. Harmony is later shown sitting in Carly’s car with Carly unconscious in the trunk.  Harmony has a crazed look in her eyes.

 

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At the Quartermaine mansion, Ned and Olivia welcomed their family and friends to celebrate the official adoption of Leo as Ned’s son, thus making Leo an official Quartermaine. Everyone toasted to Leo, Ned, and Olivia’s happiness.

Leo asked Brook Lynn why Chase hadn’t attended the celebration. Brook Lynn (unaware of what had happened to Chase) wondered the same thing and called Chase to leave a voice message. Olivia then mentioned that she’d encouraged Leo to enroll in theater therapy. Drew asked Olivia what theater therapy was, and Olivia explained that it was an afterschool program for kids on the spectrum to use theater to learn about speech, taking turns, and other cognitive behavior. Olivia asked Leo to recite the poem he was scheduled to read at the school production, at first Leo seemed receptive to the idea, but when it was time for him to do the reading, he screamed “No”, and ran out of the room. Leo told Olivia that he didn’t want to read the poem, either at the mansion or at the school production. Olivia was worried about Leo’s outburst, but Brook Lynn tried to assure Olivia that it was only a case of stage fright.

Also at the Quartermaine mansion, Carly recalled to Sam about Harmony being heavily drunk the previous night. Carly thought the situation with Nina had taken a rough toll on Harmony. Carly then confided to Sam that she felt Harmony knew more about “the Nina situation” than Harmony had let on.

Sam apologized to Dante again for going behind his back and retrieving a file from his phone. Sam told Dante that it had been a long time since she’d been with someone who “played by the rules.” Dante said that he had come down too hard on Sam. Dante told Sam he loved her; Sam told Dante that she loved him, too, and they kissed.

Elsewhere at the mansion, Ned overheard Drew and Michael discussing Aurora and ELQ and wanted to know what they were speaking about. Drew told Ned that the executive coach he’d met with the previous night had suggested a merger between ELQ and Aurora. Michael explained to Ned that merging the two companies would dilute Valentin’s shares and make it practically impossible for Valentin to continue serving with a majority of shares. Ned remarked that if the two companies merged, it would give a clear majority of shares to Drew. Ned wondered where that would leave him. Drew explained that they had not even thought about things that far ahead, the idea was just in its infancy stage.  But, Michael agreed it was a valid way to take power out of Valentin’s hands and put it somewhere else.

At Alexis’ house, Harmony stumbled down the stairs and was shocked at how much she’d had to drink the previous night. Harmony was appalled when she learned from Alexis that she had ordered Alexis a drink and insisted that one wouldn’t kill her. Alexis wanted to know what had upset Harmony so bad for her to get so drunk. Harmony was beyond furious when Alexis told her of Smoltz’s plan to do a five-part series on Nina’s background. Harmony not only refused to cooperate but demanded that Alexis not publish the piece at all. Harmony said that this was just opening up a can of worms that could not be closed. The more people looked into her past the more likely it would become that someone would uncover the fact that Willow was not Harmony’s biological child. Alexis encouraged Harmony to tell Willow the truth and reasoned that if anyone could understand how a person could be a mother to a child she hadn’t given birth to, it was Willow. But, Alexis assured Harmony that it was Harmony’s secret to keep. Harmony continued to push the idea of killing Smoltz’s series outright. “After everything I’ve done for you, it’s the least you can do for me!” Harmony said to a stunned Alexis. Harmony recalled that she had supported Alexis when she first arrived at Spring Ridge. Harmony added that she had stood by Alexis even after Alexis had made it clear that Harmony wasn’t worthy to be anyone’s friend. Alexis left for work and told Harmony that they needed to have a serious discussion to re-evaluate their living arrangement when she returned home. After Alexis left, a distraught Harmony smashed a vase on the floor.  Harmony takes her psychiatric file, which she stole from Brendan’s hotel room at the Metro Court and puts it in the fireplace.  She believes if she burns it, she will be set free from her racing thoughts.  She leaves the room to find matches and comes back to start the fire.  At that moment, Carly (who had been knocking while Harmony was out of ear shot), walks in the front door and sees Harmony preparing to burn the files.

At General Hospital, Chase was waiting for Portia to discharge him from his stay for observation.  Chase was found unconscious on the floor with a concussion at Elizabeth’s house the previous evening by Finn and Cameron.  

Finn and Elizabeth escorted Jordan (at her request) to Elizabeth’s house so that she could check the security feed from the security cameras Chase had installed.  When they arrived at Elizabeth’s house, Elizabeth downloaded the security app just as Chase had told her to do, but when the three of them went to review the footage it cut out right before whatever happened to Chase occurred.  Elizabeth inquired as to how that was possible.  Jordan said that the file had been corrupted.  Elizabeth looked extremely uneasy as yet another mysterious occurrence had not happened at her home.

At Pier 54, Trina found Marshall alone with his bag packed. Marshall confirmed that he was leaving town and said it would be easier on everyone involved. Trina didn’t understand Marshall’s sudden decision to leave. Trina reminded Marshall that he’d told her the truth was always worth fighting for, and she pointed out that Marshall seemed to be ignoring his own advice. Trina said that nothing could be worse than Marshall never seeing his family again. Trina added that she hoped to see Marshall again. Marshall replied that it had been a privilege getting to know Trina.

After Trina left, Marshall sat alone and waited for his ferry.

Selina dropped by the Savoy to provide Curtis with the documents he had requested. Selina placed the file on the bar and warned Curtis that while she hadn’t read the file herself, there would always be skeletons in a person’s closet if someone looked close enough. “Once you cross that line and open that file, there is no going back,” Selina cautioned.

Selina left as Curtis picked up the sealed file and started to go through its findings. Trina arrived and told Curtis that she’d just seen Marshall and that Marshall was leaving town.

Curtis headed to the Pier immediately and caught up to Marshall just as he was about to board his ferry.

“Running away again, huh?” Curtis asked Marshall.

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Willow: Sonny. Hi.

Sonny: Is it alright if I come in?

Willow: Of — of course. [ Breathes sharply ] Um… Michael’s up at the main house.

[ Door closes ]

Willow: There was a little party today for Leo, to celebrate his adoption.

Sonny: It’s official? That’s great.

Willow: Seems really happy.

Sonny: Well, it’s — I think it’s best that Michael’s not here, ’cause I j– I wanted to talk to you in private.

Willow: About…?

Sonny: I just — I-I-I need to ask you a favor.


Chase: I’m sorry I’m late.

Brook Lynn: You should be. But these help.

[ Door closes ]

Brook Lynn: [ Clears throat ] You missed the party.

Chase: I figured. There was a, uh, situation.

Brook Lynn: I’m sure there was. Leo was really counting on you being here and was so bummed when you didn’t show.

Chase: Well, I tried to call, but my phone was smashed, and I don’T…have your number memorized.

Brook Lynn: Well, you should work on that.

Chase: I will.

Brook Lynn: Does your phone being smashed have anything to do with the situation you mentioned?

Chase: Yeah. Yeah. I was knocked out cold.

Brook Lynn: What? Oh, my god. Chase, are you okay? How badly were you hurt?

Chase: I’m okay.

Brook Lynn: Are you sure?

Chase: Yeah. I got a hard head.

Brook Lynn: [ Scoffs ] Don’t I know it.

Michael: Hey, Brook Lynn, do — do you have a minute? I need to talk to you about ELQ.


Finn: This can’t be a coincidence. Chase gets knocked out, and the footage that would show us what happened is mysteriously corrupted?

Jordan: I’d like to get my tech people on it. With your permission, Elizabeth, we can start by accessing the network remotely. If we hit a dead end, we can come in and retrieve the hardware.

Elizabeth: Yeah, whatever you think is best.

Finn: You know, this — this — this all but rules out the possibility of an accident, right? This has to be the intruder.

Elizabeth: Unless you believe in ghosts.


Curtis: Gate’s closed.

[ Air horn blows ]

Curtis: I guess you are too late to board. Looks like you’re gonna have to wait for the next one. That’ll give us an opportunity to talk.

[ Water splashing softly ]

Curtis: [ Sighs ]

Marshall: What’s that?

Curtis: It’s your arrest record. Your sealed arrest record.

[ Bag thuds on bench ]

Curtis: You know, man, I don’t get you. You made it seem like your arrest was some horrible, life-changing incident that justified you leaving your family. But now I know that wasn’t it at all.


Alexis: What would you like me to do? Do you want me to kill the story?

Harmony: Yes! It’s the least you can do! After everything I’ve done for you, you owe me that.

[ Knock on door ]

Diane: Is this a good time?

Alexis: [ Sighs ] I was just having an editorial debate with myself.

Diane: Oh, those are the best. About what?

Alexis: On whether to run Smoltz’s feature on Nina Reeves or kill it.

Diane: Why would you even think about doing that?


Harmony: [ Sighs ] [ Sighs ] I’m gonna burn these, and that’ll be the end of it. Damn. No matches.

[ Knock on door ]

Carly: [ Sighs ] [ Sighs ] Alexis?

[ Knock on door ]

Carly: Alexis? [ Sighs ] I know that’s Harmony’s car in the driveway.

[ Door opens ]

Carly: Hm. Harmony?

[ Door closes ]

Carly: I’m sorry to interrupt.

Harmony: Sure. Just give me one sec. I’m — I’m just burning some personal papers — tax documents, stuff like that.


Brook Lynn: Does this ELQ issue need to be ironed out right this second?

Michael: I’ll — I’ll — you know, I’ll keep it brief. You — you can stay if you want to, Chase. I know you already know enough about this company than you want to, anyway.

Chase: Truth.

Brook Lynn: [ Sighs ] Okay, then. Lay it on me.

Michael: Okay. So, Drew and I have been brainstorming, and we think it’s a good idea to merge ELQ and Aurora, thereby diluting Valentin’s shares.

Brook Lynn: I can see the benefit in that. Good thinking.

Michael: I’m worried that Ned is less than enthusiastic.

Brook Lynn: Okay, so now we’re getting to the real problem.

Michael: Yeah, I-I think he — he feels his position is being threatened, and I just — I just want you to know that everything is aboveboard.

Brook Lynn: You want me to know so I can talk my dad off a ledge in case he goes into “scheme mode”?

Michael: Yeah, I-I — it would be nice to avoid the usual, uh, family dysfunction if we can.

Brook Lynn: Okay. I’ll keep an eye on him.

Michael: Alright. Thank you. Was good seeing you, Chase.

Chase: You, too.

Brook Lynn: If only someone had one of those conversations with me before I decided to fake a pregnancy. [ Scoffs ]

Chase: I don’t know. I think that pregnancy wound up doing a lot of good.


Jordan: Thanks. Keep me posted. The team was able to access the cameras and network remotely.

Finn: That’s good news.

Jordan: Yeah. So they’re running diagnostics. If all goes well [Sighs] We’ll have some answers soon.

Elizabeth: Thank you.

Finn: That’s good, yeah. Hey, listen, how concerned should we be that these incidents are escalating — they’re getting more threatening?

Jordan: That’s often the case with stalkers, and there is a need to be concerned. Have you thought of anything else since you were last questioned? Uh, someone close to you that’s no longer in your life that maybe had access to your home at some point?

Elizabeth: No. N-no one. And certainly not with access to the house. I’ve had all the locks changed. And — and you said when you and Cameron got home, the alarm was armed, right?

Finn: And working, yeah, yeah.

Jordan: The ability to circumvent the alarm indicates meticulous planning, similar to when Franco’s studio was destroyed. [ Breathes deeply ] The studio itself was deserted, the floor on the building was empty, and no one was in danger.

Finn: The timing seems deliberate.

Jordan: If I were to lob a guess, I would say that the perpetrator doesn’t want to harm anyone, which is consistent with the other intrusions. While unsettling [Sighs] None of them were violent.

Finn: Until now.

Jordan: What is it about Chase? Why attack him?

Finn: I think the only explanation is that Chase was here to protect Elizabeth, and…the intruder wanted him out of the way.


Marshall: Did you get a court order to open my records?

Curtis: I used other methods.

Marshall: So — so you broke the law. Why would you do that? Why? You have — you have everything to lose, Curtis. You have a successful club, a new home, a wonderful woman with a terrific daughter. Your life is ideal. You have everything I would want my son to have. Why would you risk all of that to get your hands on a file you have no right to see?

Curtis: Because you left me no choice.


Diane: I certainly don’t want to tell you how to run your newspaper.

Alexis: Not to mention, you have a vested interest in the story being published.

Diane: Very true. Michael and Willow are my clients, and Smoltz’s story goes a long way to bolstering their argument that Nina should never be allowed visitation. That’s said — it’s a good story.

Alexis: I know it is.

Diane: How the loopholes in the legal system that allow a person like Nina, with an endless history of bad behavior, to even file a petition in the first place.

Alexis: I know. I-I read Smoltz’s notes. I’ve seen the rough draft. It could be an exceptional feature.

Diane: The why even consider killing it?

Alexis: Because Harmony begged me to.


Harmony: Identity theft’s an epidemic these days, and since I don’t have a paper shredder…

Carly: Doing it the old-fashioned way, huh?

Harmony: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, exactly.

Carly: Mm. That’s smart. You can never be too careful.

Harmony: Well… so…how can I help you?

Carly: Well, you can tell me what’s really going on between you and Nina Reeves.


Willow: If this has anything to do with Nina or her petition for visitation…

Sonny: No, it doesn’t. It’s about Michael. I know we have our — our differences, and it’s not the first time we’ve been estranged.

Willow: Michael told me about how he blamed you after AJ’s death, that he even went so far as to get temporary custody of Avery.

Sonny: Yeah, it was a brutal time, but we reconciled ’cause Carly, uh, built a bridge. But here we go again. Um, Michael’s angry, lashing out, and I don’t — I-I’m sure now Carly is not gonna build a bridge. She’s gonna… encourage the distance. So that leaves you, Willow. I’m — I just — I just want to know if you can talk to Michael. Let him know that I — that I love him, you know?

[ Door opens ]


Marshall: I could think of a lot of other choices — namely, respecting my privacy and leaving it alone.

Curtis: How?

Marshall: By focusing on the future instead of digging in the damn past.

Curtis: Marshall… I thought you were in the witness protection program.

Marshall: [ Scoffs ]

Curtis: I thought you had enemies that had a target on my back, that — that — that could make Portia and/or Trina and/or TJ collateral damage. But it was all a big lie, wasn’t it? Your ass wasn’t in no witness protection program.

Marshall: I never said that. You came up with that theory all on your own.

Curtis: Yeah, but you let me believe it. Why wouldn’t you just tell me what happened, huh? Because the truth — it don’t justify you ghosting your family.


Sonny: Good to see you, son.

Michael: What are you doing here?

Sonny: I just — I don’t like us to be at odds with each other.

Michael: At odds. That’s — that’s a polite way of putting it.

Sonny: You’re angry, and I get it. But I think we should move forward now, Michael.

Michael: Right, and you were, what, just chatting with Willow, waiting for me to come home?

Sonny: No, I wanted to talk to her directly, and I thought maybe she could, you know, work things out between us. And I-I — it’s not fair to put you in that position. I understand that.

Michael: Right. So — so since when did you start caring about what’s fair?

Sonny: I never said I was perfect. I’m just trying to do the best I can do as a father.

Michael: Right, okay, then don’t make your case to Willow. Make it to me.


Harmony: I’m not sure I understand. Nina and i are connected through Wiley.

Carly: I know, but I have a feeling there’s something more to it. When you came to ask for a job at the Metro Court, you said you “owed” Nina.

Harmony: I misspoke. [ Chuckles ]

Carly: Really? Because something’s obviously bothering you.

Harmony: [ Breathes sharply ] Uh, no offense, Carly, but I hardly know you.

Carly: I know when someone’s wasted, like you were last night, and you got really jumpy every time Nina’s name was mentioned, so I just want to know — is Nina blackmailing you?

Harmony: [ Laughing ] No. What? No. I’m sorry, why would you even think that?

Carly: Was it from back when you worked with Phyllis in Manhattan?

Harmony: I never worked with her.

Carly: You were in the same building. Phyllis took care of Nina when she was in a coma. Did you have contact with Nina, too?


Diane: Why would Harmony care if you — oh. Oh, she’s afraid that all of Smoltz’s background research is gonna reveal the truth that Willow is not her daughter.

Alexis: Not her biological daughter.

Diane: Not even her adopted daughter, legally speaking.

Alexis: [ Sighs ] She’s afraid she’s going to lose Willow.

Diane: So, of course, she’s adamant that the story doesn’t run.

Alexis: I told her that she was overreacting, and she just dug her heels in and said that, if I were her friend, I would kill the story after everything that she’s done for me.

Diane: I hope you didn’t agree.

Alexis: I didn’t answer. However, I did tell her we need to — to reevaluate our living situation.

Diane: Reevaluate nothing — kick her keister to the curb!


Chase: [ Sighs ] I miss her.

Brook Lynn: I do, too.

Chase: Actually, I — I miss all of it.

Brook Lynn: You miss pretending to be Bailey’s father to protect her from a complete psychopath?

Chase: Well, maybe not that part.

Brook Lynn: [ Laughs ]

Chase: It was fun, co-parenting with you.

Brook Lynn: [ Laughs ]

Chase: Our little routine in the kitchen…

Brook Lynn: [ Chuckles ] Yeah.

Chase: …And I made the first pot of coffee.

Brook Lynn: Oh, thank God for that coffee.

Chase: [ Chuckles ] Then we’d kick our feet up after bailey went down. Man, we had a nice little groove going.

Brook Lynn: We did, huh?

Chase: [ Breathes sharply ] Minus the time that you were mad at me and refused to talk to me.

Brook Lynn: Only because I overheard you dragging me to Dante.

Chase: Yeah, I still feel really bad about that.

Brook Lynn: Don’t. I know you were just trying to throw Dante off. I get it.

Chase: No, I hate that I hurt you.

Brook Lynn: [ Sighs ] Well, those things that you said… they did hurt… a lot, because… some of them are true.


Jordan: I just got the report. The cameras were jammed.

Elizabeth: Jammed? How?

Jordan: There are devices on the market that are used to corrupt images on surveillance cameras.

Finn: And that’s what happened in this case?

Jordan: I’m sorry. [ Sighs ] Someone did this to you deliberately.


Curtis: I got to admit, your little tales of witness protection and hiding out from gangsters… makes letting us believe you were dead all these years almost understandable, even defensible. So maybe that’s why you lie so much — ’cause it makes you feel better.

Marshall: You don’t know what you’re talking about, Curtis.

Curtis: No?

Marshall: No. You weren’t in my shoes. You weren’t facing what I was facing.

Curtis: You were arrested in a protest that got out of control. You weren’t tried. You weren’t sentenced to prison. Instead, the judge remanded you to a mental institution for evaluation and treatment.

Marshall: Well, look at you. All in the know. Are you happy now, Curtis?

Curtis: [ Sighs ] What do you think?

[ Exhales deeply ]


Brook Lynn: It’s no secret I’ve told my fair share of lies over the years. I would totally get it if you don’t trust me.

Chase: I do.

Brook Lynn: Really?

Chase: Well, maybe not to be 100% truthful all the time, but…

Brook Lynn: [ Laughs ] Impossible.

Chase: …I trust you to do the right thing. You are someone I can count on. You’re someone who – who gets me…like I get you.

Brook Lynn: You get me, huh?

Chase: I’d like to think so, yeah.

Brook Lynn: Then what am I hoping for in this exact moment?

Chase: I better not be wrong.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Leo: Chase, you weren’t there!

Brook Lynn: Leo!

Leo: Why not? Why did you miss my party?


Sonny: I apologize. I should have gone directly to Michael, and, uh, I shouldn’t — I shouldn’t have put you in the middle.

Willow: Do you want to talk to your father alone?

Michael: Well… look, it’s your call. I hate involving you in this, but, uh… since you’re already involved…

Willow: yeah, I’ll s– I’ll stay. Alright.

Michael: [ Sighs lightly ] Okay. I’m listening.

Sonny: I-I just hope that you – you hear what I’m saying, even if you don’t understand, uh… or agree with it. You’re my son. There’s too much love between us to throw it away.


Diane: [ Chuckling ] I’m sorry. That was a little blunt. Even for me.

Alexis: Relax. I’ve already decided that she needs to move out.

Diane: Excellent.

Alexis: Too many warning signs to ignore. [ Breathes deeply ] Still… she was a friend to me when I really needed someone to be, and I feel obligated to help.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Alexis: She’s desperate to stop this feature.

Diane: So you comply as — what — a parting gift?

Alexis: Why not? I help out Harmony, I pay off Smoltz, and the two of us go our separate ways.

Diane: I understand the impulse. I absolutely do. And, yes, you’re right when you say I have a vested interest in this story running. It would help me a lot. So stipulating to that, I’d like you to consider one other thing. What happened the last time you went against your instincts and you did something wrong to support someone?

Alexis: I lied for Neil and ruined everything.


Harmony: I was a caregiver for another patient in the building, and part of that entailed walking their dog. So we struck up, um — I don’t know how you’d describe it — like a superficial acquaintance with Madeline Reeves.

Carly: Nina’s mother.

Harmony: Yeah, yeah. Nina I was in a coma — I knew that, but that was the extent of it. It wasn’t until she contacted me to help her with Wiley that I even made that connection.

Carly: So you don’t feel like you owe Nina?

Harmony: No. No. [ Chuckles ] I mean, I do feel for her. You know, being deprived of your child. When a woman wants to be a mother, she reaches a point where she will do anything.

Carly: Last night, you said you wish Willow was yours.

Harmony: What?

Carly: Last night. How is Willow not yours?

Harmony: We’ve been estranged for years. That’s entirely my fault.

Carly: Yeah, but you repaired that relationship, right?

Harmony: [ Sighs ] Yeah, we’re — we’re working on it. But, you know, sometimes I still feel that separation, like she’s not, uh, fully mine. Where are my manners? [ Chuckles ] I haven’t even offered you a drink or — or some water. So, um… I’m just going to run upstairs and grab my phone, and I will be right back to take your order, okay? [ Chuckles ]

[ Paper rustling ]


Michael: You know, it’s classic that you say it like that.

Sonny: Like what?

Michael: Like you’re not fully responsible for trashing our relationship, that I’m — that I’m — that I’m somehow to blame.

Sonny: So this is all on me, you’re saying.

Michael: Yeah, dad. It’s all on you.

Sonny: We — we’re — we’re a lot alike in many ways, Michael.

Michael: No. No, we’re not.

Sonny: We both struggle with anger. Mine is hot — yours runs ice cold, but in the end, it’s the same result. We lash out, and we regret what we say.

Michael: No, you’re — you’re right about one thing — I am angry. I am, actually — I’m furious at the way that you treated mom. Did you know that she literally risked her life to hold your business together, and what — you — you pay her back by dropping her for Nina?

Sonny: That’s not what happened.

Michael: That’s exactly what happened!

Sonny: Okay, my business with your mom is my business. I tried to work it out with her over and over again. I did not want the divorce, Michael. She filed for divorce.

Sonny: Yeah. [ Chuckles ] Oh, my god. Do you — do you hear this?

Sonny: What?

Michael: [ Sighs ] Mom filed for divorce because she caught you in bed with Nina. What the hell did you expect her to do?!


Curtis: I get the stigma attached to mental illness. I know it was bad for you, especially back in the day. I imagine it was very hurtful for you, but, Marshall, there’s nothing in this file about a diagnosis. So if you were sick or if the — the judge sent you to a mental institution to avoid a trial —

Marshall: I’m not talking about this.

Curtis: Look, t-there’s no judgment here, okay? I-I’m trying to understand. Can you please help me with that? No matter, uh, uh, how difficult or torturous your ordeal was — and I’m sure it was plenty of both — but you had a wife and two sons, and you thought the best option was to walk away from us?


Finn: If you don’t want to stay with me, that’s — that’s fine. But it can be Laura’s, it can be the Quartermaine’s’, it can be the Metro Court, but it can’t be here, not after what happened to Chase.

Elizabeth: I know you’re right.

Finn: [ Scoffs ] Here comes the dreaded “but”.

Elizabeth: But my instinct is to say put.

Finn: Nope!

Elizabeth: This is my home. I don’t want to leave.

Finn: Mnh-mnh. Even if it means risking getting hurt or, God forbid, worse?

Elizabeth: I can’t explain it. I just have this feeling.

Finn: What feeling?

[ Door opens ]

Elizabeth: Aiden! What are you doing here?

Aiden: Cam told me what happened. How Chase got hit on the head. It’s Franco. It has to be.


Leo: This was my special day. I’m Leo Quartermaine now!

Chase: I know you are.

Leo: And you were supposed to be there, but you weren’t.

Brook Lynn: Leo, sweetie, Chase was planning to come, but he had to help some people who were in trouble.

Leo: Are those people your friends?

Chase: They are.

Leo: More your friend than I am? Do you like them better, and that’s why you didn’t come?


Alexis: It’s always a mistake for me not to follow my instincts.

Diane: Amen.

Alexis: And while killing this feature is not rising to the level of perjury… it does compromise my ethics.

Diane: The Invader is thriving, and so are you.

Alexis: Thank you.

Diane: You are active. You’re engaged. You are a powerful voice for progress and fairness in the community. You’re fighting the good fight, Alexis, just like you did as an attorney. So don’t sabotage your second act. Most importantly, don’t sabotage yourself.

Alexis: That’s quite a closing argument, Counselor.

Diane: I’m Diane Miller, and you are my best friend.

Alexis: Smoltz’s feature has to run. Now what do I do about Harmony?


Harmony: What are you doing?

[ Papers rustle ]

Carly: You’re not burning tax documents. These are notes from a therapy session with Dr. Neil Byrne.

Harmony: What?

Carly: [ Chuckling ] What? “Harmony suffers from intense guilt about the child”?

Harmony: Those are private. Give them to me.

Carly: “Harmony rationalizes keeping the child.”

Harmony: This is all lies. Neil Byrne was a drug addict. Give it to me.

Carly: No. This is what you meant about Willow not being yours. That’s what you’re doing here, right? You’re burning papers that prove that Willow isn’t your biological daughter.

Harmony: [ Grunts ]

Carly: Oh! What the hell are you doing?

[ Both grunting ]

Carly: Get off of me!

[ Both grunting ]


Diane: Harmony provided support when you needed it, yes. But that does not mean you are indebted to her for life, Alexis. There’s a lot you don’t know about Harmony. Clearly, she is a very troubled woman.

Alexis: Yes.

Diane: And that’s sad, okay? But it’s not your job to fix her.

Alexis: I know that. But troubled or not, I’m not gonna like myself very much if I don’t try and help her. She doesn’t even have a place to live.

Diane: Okay. Uh, how’s this? You pay for first month, last month, security deposit on a decent apartment. And until that lease is signed, you put her up at the Metro Court. That’s fair.

Alexis: More than fair. [ Breathes deeply ] Thank you for helping me to talk this through.

Diane: My pleasure.

Alexis: Now I’m gonna go home and I’m gonna have this conversation with my soon-to-be ex-roommate.

Diane: I can come along for moral support. I’ll just stand in the back and look pretty.

Alexis: I need to handle this by myself. However…

Diane: Uh-oh.

Alexis: …Could you talk to Lucy and see if maybe she could do a search, see if she can find Harmony a decent place to live?

Diane: Lucy Coe, the woman who just took her company public?

Alexis: The one and only.

Diane: I suppose as a favor to you, she’ll take the commission.

Alexis: She’d better.

Diane: Very well. I shall deal with Lucy Coe.

Alexis: You’re my good friend.

Diane: I’m your best friend.

Alexis: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: Don’t forget it.


Sonny: I think y-your mom could have, given a little more time, maybe we could have resolved something. But y-you’re — right now, you’re acting like a child. You’re an adult. You don’t have to take sides.

Michael: The sides are clear — you cheated.

Sonny: Okay, before you judge me, not too many years ago, I walked in on your mom in bed with Jax.

Michael: Right.

Sonny: Okay?

Michael: Okay, yeah.

Sonny: So what does that mean?

Michael: Just — just — no, yeah —

Sonny: Huh?

Michael: Just keep telling yourself that. Do — say whatever excuse you need to justify it. Aah. No one’s going to believe you…

Sonny: I’m not jus–

Michael: …maybe except — maybe except for Nina. You know what’s funny? Before all this stuff happened, if someone were — were to have asked me to sum you up in two words, I would say “honorable” and “loyal.” See, that’s — that’s what you used to be.

Sonny: Yeah, I still am, Michael.

Michael: Really? Then where’s your loyalty in — in putting Nina first?

Sonny: I’m —

Michael: Where’s your — where’s your honor in abandoning your family?

Sonny: I’m here. I’m not running. I’m not hiding. I’m trying to make this right. So you know what? All I’m asking you to do, as my son… is to meet me halfway.

Michael: Now, see, there you go again — refusing to take responsibility.

Sonny: I’m taking responsibility! I said —

Michael: Yeah, I don’t — I don’t want I don’t want to hear it anymore. I don’t want to hear it anymore. I just —

Sonny: Yeah, of course.

Michael: Honestly… I don’t want to see you anymore.

Sonny: [ Sighs ]

Michael: From this point on, I want nothing to do with you. I am done.


Chase: Hey, I love hanging out with you, Leo. And I really wish I could have been there to celebrate your adoption, but my other friends needed me, and I can’t be in two places at once.

Leo: No one can, except in comic books.

Chase: Right. So when that happens, when — when I can’t be there for you, someone else has to cover for me.

Brook Lynn: Like those whale pods you were telling me about, buddy, you remember? The whales sometimes have to babysit each other?

Leo: When one has to be away from the pod, the other whales help out.

Chase: Exactly. That is a perfect comparison to Brook Lynn and me.

Brook Lynn: Except the whale part.

Chase: Well, yeah, yeah. Except for that. Okay. Well… uh. But how — how was the party? Did you have fun?

Leo: Yeah. Until they wanted me to perform, and I couldn’t do it.

Chase: Ohh.

Brook Lynn: Olivia wanted Leo to recite this poem that he’s learning for his theater group performance.

Chase: Well, that’s — that’s cool.

Brook Lynn: Yeah, but Leo didn’t want to, which is totally fine, by the way.

Chase: Hmm. Too many people? It can be scary standing in front of a lot of people. I mean, I know that’s how I felt when I performed at the Nurses’ Ball. Hey, can I let you in on a little secret?

Leo: Mm-hmm.

Chase: If you pretend that you’re performing for just one person, it can feel like you’re just in your living room with a friend.

Leo: Like you and me listening to Brook Lynn’s songs?

Brook Lynn: Whoa, you guys listened to my demos?

Chase: [ Chuckles ]

Leo: Yeah. When Chase lived here — sometimes Chase sings them, too.

Brook Lynn: He does, does he?

Chase: O-okay. Uh. Do you remember when you shared your playlist with me?

Brook Lynn: Yeah.

Chase: You may have accidentally included some of your demos.

Brook Lynn: You didn’t think to mention that?

Chase: I thought you wanted me to have them.

Brook Lynn: I got to comb through that playlist.

Chase: I loved singing for you. Do you think you could, uh, say your poem for me?


Finn: I was talking to Chase. I hope you don’t mind. But he — he told me that you think that Franco is behind all the stuff that’s been happening.

Aiden: Ghost can move things.

Finn: Mm-hmm.

Aiden: Franco’s ghost must have moved whatever hit Chase. He’s been trying to reach us.

Finn: Why?

Aiden: Because he’s mad that we’ve gotten so close with you.

Finn: Franco loved you, right? He loved you and your brothers and — and your mom. Would he really want to scare you?

Aiden: Why don’t we ask Franco and find out?


Marshall: I did what I thought was best for my family!

Curtis: It is like we are going in circles! How was it best for you to leave us to grieve? How was it best for me growing up my whole life without my dad?

Marshall: How can you be certain that you all would have been better off had I stayed? Isn’t it possible that the exact opposite is true? That I gave you a gift by vanishing from your lives?! That the real act of selfishness, the — the real mistake was coming back?!


Brook Lynn: Do you want to try it now, bud? Recite it only for Chase?

Leo: Okay. Sit over there and stand over there where I can’t see you.

Brook Lynn: Copy that.

Chase: Okay, buddy, it is just you and me. I am a friend in the living room.

Leo: Spinning through space for eons, our earth — oceans, rivers, mountains, glaciers, tigers, parrots, redwoods — evolving wonders. And our vast array, generations of humans — all shapes, colors, languages. Can I be the only me? Our earth: So much beauty, hate, goodness, greed. “Study. Cool the climate,” advises my teacher. “Grow peace.” Can I be the only me, become all my unique complexity?


Elizabeth: I know you want to help, but I agree with Finn. I mean, Franco loved us. He would never, ever want to frighten us this way.

Finn: Yeah, I think maybe before we start blaming the ghost of Franco [Breathes deeply] we might want to make sure it’s not someone alive and well who’s doing this, you know, for whatever reason.

Aiden: Okay, I guess that makes sense.

Elizabeth: Why don’t you go to your room and grab some extra clothes? You’re gonna be staying with grandma Laura just for a little while longer. [ Sighs ] Thank you for handling that so well.

Finn: What’s there to handle?

Elizabeth: Where do I begin?

Finn: [ Chuckles ]

Elizabeth: [ Sighs ]

Finn: Yeah. Hey, listen. Aiden’s gonna figure this out eventually, you know? This has nothing to do with ghosts.

Elizabeth: Oh, God.


Curtis: When you first got here, I was the one that wanted you gone. And now you regret making contact. Although I’m — I’m grateful that you did. I’m not okay with any of this. The lies, the cover-ups, the questions that still need answers. But I would rather have my father with me, no matter how difficult, then go on believing that he was dead. So can we use this as a turning point? An opportunity to start fresh? No more secrets. What happened in the mental institution? Did you undergo treatment? What was the diagnosis?

Marshall: Why don’t you consult that precious file you’re holding? The one you broke the law to get, the one you violated my privacy to read. And if the answers ain’t there, then you’re just out of luck, ’cause you ain’t getting them from me.


Sonny: You need to be sure about this, ’cause, uh, some words can’t be taken back.

Michael: I don’t want to take them back, okay? You tore this family apart, and I’m not gonna excuse it or gloss it over. You know, I even — I even thought about changing my name back to Michael Quartermaine, but I thought, why should I do that? Why should I change my last name because of you? It’s best to redeem it. Make “Corinthos” stand for something good, so that when people think about it, they think of me, they think of — think of Wiley. And you and all your lies, your — your disloyalty, violence, crimes — eventually that will be forgotten, like you never even existed.

Sonny: I love you. You’re my son. I’m always gonna love you.

Michael: Yeah, so you keep saying.

Sonny: But I’m not gonna forget this. And if you want me to forgive… …you’re gonna have to beg.

Michael: Well, don’t hold your breath.

Sonny: I won’t.

[ Door slams shut ]

Sonny: Goodbye, son.


Alexis: Harmony, we need to talk. Harmony? Harmony, are you here?!

[ Line rings ]

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Alexis: Harmony, will you please call me? I am extremely worried.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Alexis: Diane.

Diane: Hey, honey, I’m just checking in. Did you make it home alright?

Alexis: Yeah, I’m home. My house is torn apart. Harmony’s car’s in the driveway, but there’s no sign of her. I think she’s having some sort of a breakdown.

Harmony: Up there on Rana Point… …it’s a good place to think, right? Wrong. It’s quiet. It’s away from everyone. It looks peaceful, but… looks can be deceiving.

Alexis: I think I know where she is.


[ Car running ]

[ Ominous music ]

On the next “General Hospital” —

Sasha (to Nina): Does that mean that he killed them?

Brando: If you ask me, that’s part of the problem.

Elizabeth (to Finn): I’m sorry. I can’t do that.

Lucy: Then we will have to agree to disagree.

Willow (to Michael): Are you really prepared to cut your father out of your life?

Sonny (to Dante): Do not judge until we’ve walked in somebody else’s shoes.

Harmony: I can’t stop now.

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N’neka: I am so glad that private party brought their own staff. I never could have gotten our team to come in this early. Not if they’ve been working a party past 4:00 in the morning.

Jordan: 4:00 in the morning? That must have been one hell of a party.


Trina: Mr. Ashford?

Marshall: Trina.

Trina: Are you going on a trip?


Ned: Thank you all for coming. It’s days like today which remind us of the importance of family. A family that I am happy to say is expanding. Now, I have always thought of Leo as my son, but as of today, it’s official. It’s legal. The adoption of Leo has come through.

[ Cheers and laughter ]

Olivia: Leo wanted to have the same last name as his mom and dad.

Ned: So without further ado, let’s have a toast to my son, Leo.

Leo: Leo Quartermaine!

[ Laughter ]

All: Leo Quartermaine!

Ned: Come here. Give me a hug. Oh, I love you.


Harmony: Oh, my God. How much did I have to drink last night? Neil’s file!

Alexis: Well, you look like you’ve been to hell and back.

Harmony: [ Sighs ]


Sam: I didn’t think you were going to make it.

Carly: Yeah, well, Olivia’s not just my business partner, she’s one of my closest friends. So I’m so happy to be here. I’m just so upset that Monica had to go away on that convention and she couldn’t be here to celebrate Leo becoming a Quartermaine.

Dante: I’m gonna go get a refill.

Sam: [ Clicks tongue ]

Carly: [ Hums ] I deserve that. Are things any better between you and Dante?

Sam: [ Sighs ] You know, we still have to hash some things out.

Leo: Adoption isn’t just for humans.

Drew: Right. Yeah, of course. People can adopt dogs and cats.

Leo: And animals can adopt other animals, especially animals who live by water like seagulls and elephant seals.

Drew: [ Chuckles ] Well, I actually didn’t know that. That’s so cool.

Brook Lynn: My little bro is on his way to becoming a marine biologist. Right?

Leo: I read it in the book that Chase gave me at Christmas. Huh. Where is Chase, Brook Lynn? You promised me he’d be here.

Brook Lynn: That’s a really good question, honey. I don’t know where Chase is.


Chase: [ Sighs ] Damn it.

[ Knock on door ]

Portia: Wow. You’re not wasting any time getting out of here, huh?

Chase: I have somewhere to be this morning, and I’m already late.

Portia: Chase, you had a concussion. You’re not going anywhere until I sign off on it.


[ Elevator bell dings ]

Elizabeth: Hi. Good morning. I was just checking on Cameron.

Finn: How’s he doing?

Elizabeth: Well, if he wasn’t already 18, he’d be grounded forever.

Finn: [ Laughs ] Yeah.

Elizabeth: Thank you for bailing him out last night.

Finn: You’re welcome.

Elizabeth: He’s worried about Chase after finding him unconscious in our living room. How is he?

Finn: Awake and alert, last time I checked.

Elizabeth: Oh, thank God. I’ve been a nurse too long to know that accidents like these could be way more serious.

Finn: Yep, if it was an accident.

Elizabeth: Well, let’s hope. The alternative is kind of freaking me out.

Finn: That the person who’s been stalking your family has now turned violent.


Finn: Hey, is it okay if we come in?

Portia: Patient’s decision.

Finn: Okay.

Chase: Please come in.

Finn: [ Chuckles ]

Portia: Well, I can confirm that your concussion has passed, and I’m going to make arrangements for you to be discharged. But can you do me a favor, Chase? Just have somebody else drive you home.

Chase: Okay.

Portia: Alright.

Finn: Thanks.

Elizabeth: Thanks, Portia.

Finn: A concussion, really?

Chase: I guess I knocked something off the shelf when I was checking the cameras. Either that or Aiden was onto something with his Ouija board.

Elizabeth: Ouija board? What are you talking about?


Brook Lynn: Chase, it’s me. I have a very special guest of honor who’s wondering where you are. I’m wondering, too. I’m so sorry, Leo, but Chase didn’t answer. I just got his voice-mail. Do you know what? I don’t know where he is, but I imagine he’ll be here soon.

Olivia: Aww. You know, I know that Ned gives Chase a hard time, but honestly, he was so great with Leo, especially when you guys were here with bailey. In fact, that’s how I convinced Leo to participate in the whole theater therapy thing. I reminded him that Ned and Chase and his big sister, Brook Lynn, they were all performers, so…

Brook Lynn: Chase isn’t loving performing lately.

Drew: If you don’t mind me asking, what is theater therapy?

Olivia: Oh, it’s so great. It’s this afterschool program for kids that are on the spectrum, and it uses theater skits to help them learn about, you know, speech or taking turns or making eye contact — that kind of thing.

Ned: And the whole thing culminates with a performance for the families for Autism Awareness Month.

Drew: That is really something. Wow.

Olivia: Oh, it is. It’s spectacular. Leo’s been loving it. He’s making a lot of new friends and he’s going to recite a poem at the show.

Drew: Really?

Ned: Yeah.

Olivia: Honey, actually, why don’t you — why don’t you recite your poem for everyone?

Leo: The performance isn’t until next week.

Olivia: Oh, no, no, no. I know, I know. Just — just a little — like a — like a sneak peek for — for family and friends. Why don’t you go get your notecards?

Ned: Go ahead.

Leo: Okay.

Drew: Alright.

[ Chuckles ]

Carly: I am so sorry that I put you in that situation with Dante.

Sam: Don’t apologize. I am a big girl, and I’m the one who chose to forward that e-mail to you so you could prove that Esme was behind the video with Joss and Cam.

Carly: I know, but you have enough going on with your own family. Hey, have you talked to Alexis about last night?

Sam: No. I mean, not this morning. Do you know what’s going on with Harmony? I mean, we’re not friends by any means, but I was a little concerned that she was so drunk she could barely stand.

Carly: Harmony said something really strange last night.

Sam: What’d she say?

Harmony: Why are you being so nice to me?

Carly: Because Willow’s my family.

Harmony: Wish she was mine.

Carly: You know, it was probably nothing.

Sam: Yeah.

Carly: I mean, Harmony was so drunk, she wasn’t making any sense.

Willow: What are you saying about my mom?


Alexis: Here. Take that.

Harmony: I’m sure I owe you an apology because I don’t really remember a whole lot from last night.

Alexis: Well, you know, I don’t really expect anyone to abstain just because I have to, but you really did cross a line last night.

Harmony: I did? I’m so sorry. What did I do?

Alexis: You bought me a drink and encouraged me to drink it.

Harmony: What?! Oh, my God, Alexis, I don’t know what I was thinking. I’m — I’m so, so sorry. That’s never gonna happen again. You know that, right? I’m just — I don’t — [ Sighs ] I don’t drink. I’m not a drinker. I have the occasional glass of wine.

Alexis: Hmm. So why do you think that you were kicking back, like, double shots of whiskey? Because it’s very clear to me that something’s bothering you.

Harmony: Um, I think it’s just that, you know, the thought of Nina taking Willow to court and this whole ugly situation is going to snowball. I’m just kind of tied up in knots about it.

Alexis: Well, I was hoping to bring it to you first, but I have a feeling Smoltz has gotten to you.

Harmony: What do you mean?

Alexis: He’s a freelance reporter for The Invader, and he’s doing an in-depth piece on Nina’s quest to get visitation of Wiley.


Marshall: Just waiting for my boat to arrive. Thought it would be a good idea to get out of town.

[ Water sloshing, bells ringing ]

Trina: Sounds great. With everything happening in my life, I wish I could get away, too. Between, like, school and my job, and, well, you know, like, everything else is just… [ Sighs ]

Marshall: I have faith in you, Trina. All this is going to work out for you. Stay strong.

Trina: Thank you. You’re not a light packer, are you? [ Chuckles ] How long are you going to be gone for? Oh. Are you leaving for good?

Marshall: It’s complicated.

Trina: Try me.

Marshall: Well, I had hoped to rejoin my family as if nothing had ever happened. That was foolish on my part. I got too many ghosts chasing after me. And it’ll be easier if everyone just forgets I was ever here.


Curtis: I didn’t know you kept such close tabs on my nightclub. I assure you, everything was on the up and up. And I’m aware that nightclubs can stay open for private parties well after 2:00 A.M.

Jordan: I was just teasing you, Curtis. I’m really happy for you that the club is booming. I just came to stop by to see how you and Portia were doing.

Curtis: Well, we’re fine. Uh, the rest is between you and Portia.

Jordan: That was a little abrupt. I thought we were in a good place yesterday.

Curtis: [ Stammers ] It’s all good, Jordan. I’m trying my best here.

Jordan: I know you have a lot on your plate.

Curtis: You don’t know the half of it.

Jordan: What do you mean by that?

Selina: Apologies. I didn’t realize you had company.


Michael: It’s a good strategy. It’s aggressive, it’s unexpected, and I can see how it’d be good for business.

Drew: Well, that’s why she probably gets paid the big bucks.

Ned: All right. What are you two talking about? Aurora?

Drew: In a sense, yeah. Also — also ELQ. Um, look, Ned, I-I got in touch with my lawyer and I can reclaim Scout’s shares, which is great, but Valentin still controls Danny’s shares, which means he will control nearly half the voting stock, so all it’s gonna take is one disgruntled Quartermaine to flip and then we’ll be back in the same situation.

Michael: And we all know how easy it is for one of our family members to, uh, turn.

Ned: Hm. That’s true. But what’s the alternative?

Drew: Well, I met with an executive coach last night. She thought that maybe the best strategy would be for ELQ and Aurora… to merge.


Elizabeth: Finn told me Aiden stopped by the house while I was sleeping?

Chase: Yeah, I, uh, was going to mention something to you this morning, but then, well…

Elizabeth: But why did he come home?

Chase: He said he had a school project about ghosts, and he had a Ouija board with him. I thought it was kind of strange, but who knows? Maybe it’s something for science class.

Elizabeth: No, no. He doesn’t have a project like that.

Chase: Yeah, well, eventually I figured that out, but not before he tricked me into trying to contact someone specific.

Elizabeth: Is it who I think?

Chase: Aiden was trying to contact Franco.


Selina: Is this a bad time?

Jordan: The Savoy isn’t open for business yet. Isn’t that right, Curtis?

Curtis: Yeah. Well, Ms. Wu and I had a previously scheduled appointment. She wants to rent the place out for a private party.

Selina: Yes, I have a family birthday coming, and we want to celebrate in style. But if you’d like me to come back later…

Curtis: No, no, no. This is a good time. Just, um, have a seat and let me, uh, wrap things up with Jordan.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Jordan: Actually, don’t mind me. I have to go. I know you can handle yourself, but it would be prudent if you happen to be previously booked on the day Selina wants the place.

Curtis: Duly noted.

Selina: Is your ex-wife always going to be hanging around?

Curtis: That’s why you chose this place, right? Because of my connections? Ms. Wu, I have more than delivered on my end of the bargain. Your event was a success last night — well into the morning. Now, do you have what I want?

Selina: As agreed. Your father’s sealed arrest record.

Curtis: [ Sighs ]

Selina: Now that I’ve delivered on my word, I expect you to deliver on yours.


Carly: I’m sorry, Willow. I don’t want you to think Sam and I were gossiping about your mom. I was actually asking Sam about Alexis.

Willow: No, no, you don’t need to apologize, just can you clarify? You said my mom was really drunk?

Sam: Carly and I saw her at the Metro Court. She was… definitely overserved.

Willow: I saw my mom yesterday at the Metro Court, and yes, she had a drink and she seemed really distracted about something, but she wasn’t drunk.

Sam: I’m sorry. I don’t know what to tell you. I mean, maybe this happened after you saw her.

Carly: Yeah, I did check with the bartender, and he said that Harmony had three double whiskeys. That’s a lot of liquor.

Willow: I can’t remember the last time I saw my mom drink hard alcohol, and I’ve never seen her drunk.

Sam: I mean, it definitely wasn’t just the whiskey. You could tell that Harmony was upset about something.

Willow: Now I’m really worried. My mom’s been acting out of sorts for weeks now.

Carly: I think I know why.


Harmony: This man is writing a feature on Nina’s petition?

Alexis: Yeah, this Smoltz. He’s doing a five-part feature, and Michael and Willow have given him an exclusive. And since you’re Willow’s mother, he wanted to reach out to you for a comment and do a deeper dive into Willow’s background and family.

Harmony: Absolutely not.


Elizabeth: Aiden wanted to contact Franco?

Chase: Look, I know it might be hard to hear, but with all the strange things happening at the house, Aiden has it in his head that Franco — or his ghost — is trying to reach out to you.

Elizabeth: Maybe Franco doesn’t want me to move on.

Finn: Aiden’s just a kid. You know, he’s just looking for an explanation. It’s probably easier for him to believe that Franco’s ghost is reaching out than to accept that — accept that someone’s able to break into your house.

Elizabeth: Yeah, maybe. It just seems like every time the boys and I start to move on, I get another reminder of just how traumatized we still are.


[ Elevator bell dings ]

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Jordan: I understand Harrison Chase was brought in last night.

Portia: Yeah, yeah, yeah. He’s right — he’s right in there.

[ Telephone ringing ]

Jordan: Thanks.

Portia: Jordan, wait a second. I want to apologize for my behavior yesterday. You didn’t deserve to be chewed out in that way. I know that you’re just doing your job.

Jordan: You want to protect your kid. I’ve been there, and I don’t blame you.

Portia: You can blame me for making it personal — making it about your history with Curtis. Especially when he told me that you’re working behind the scenes to find out who actually filmed Josslyn and Cam.

Jordan: I can’t comment on an ongoing investigation, but for what it’s worth, I know the type of young woman Trina is. She has a good moral compass and a good heart, just like her mom.


Marshall: You know what? I got places to go.

Trina: Okay, wait, I don’t understand. You were just getting close to — to T.J. And Curtis. And isn’t Epiphany fond of you, too? Aren’t you gonna miss them?

Marshall: Of course I will. Of course, more than they will ever know. But sometimes, the truth can hurt — hurt so much that it’s better left buried.

Trina: But you told me that the truth is worth fighting for. And you also said that it’s okay to take care of yourself. So if you’re going to leave just because you think that it’s going to be easier on your family, then you’re ignoring your own advice.

Marshall: Well, maybe — maybe I am doing this for myself. Maybe I realized that it was bad for me to be around my family again.

Trina: Why?


Curtis: You needed a venue and I provided one. Your event was a success.

Selina: The first of many was our arrangement.

Curtis: I’m not sure who you’re used to dealing with, but I don’t break my word. Your gambling operation may continue from time to time, so long as that’s all it entails.

Selina: Well, it’s a start. Before I go, let me give you some advice — while I haven’t read the file myself, I know a thing or two about trust in a family. If you go looking for skeletons in the closet, you are liable to find them, for better or worse. Once you cross that line and open that file, there is no going back.


Elizabeth: I still can’t wrap my head around this. Aiden believes Franco’s haunting us?

[ Knock on door ]

Jordan: Is this a bad time?

Chase: Of course not. Come in.

Jordan: I heard what happened to you, Chase. I wanted to follow up with you.

Chase: Oh, I’m pretty sure it was just a clumsy accident.

Jordan: I hope that’s all it is. But you were injured in a house we know was recently broken into. I’d like to rule out anything criminal.

Chase: Well, it might be easier than you think. I staged security cameras all over the house.


Harmony: Alexis, you know how messy my past is. I’m not going to let some reporter go digging around in my private life.

Alexis: But Michael and Willow are key to the story Smoltz has to do background on them. Okay, you don’t want to participate, fine. I’m sure Smoltz will find another way to do the interview without interviewing you.

Harmony: No, Alexis! That article is not going to run in your paper at all.


Carly: Willow, I think it’s pretty clear that the whole Nina situation has taken a toll on Harmony.

Willow: [ Sighs ] I hate to think what her reaction to the article might be.

Carly: Well, I mean, it’s gonna be tough on Harmony, but she’s gonna get through it because you’re her daughter and you need this.

Willow: Thanks, Carly. I appreciate the nice words.

Carly: [ Sighs ] Hey, can you give my apologies to Olivia? I need to take off.

Sam: Everything okay?

Carly: Yeah. Yeah. I just want to follow up with Alexis. I didn’t want to worry Willow, but I have a feeling that Harmony knows more about the Nina situation than she’s letting on. Alright.

Sam: Good luck.


Alexis: I’m sorry, I can’t publish the feature? Where is this coming from?

Harmony: You, of all people, should understand that the more your reporter investigates, the more likely it is that someone is gonna make the connection that Willow is not my biological child —

Alexis: she’s not your biological child. Just tell her the truth. If anyone can understand how you can mother a child and not give birth, it’s Willow. But it’s your secret to keep, not The Invader’s. All right? I will make sure that there’s nothing said about the commune and you and Willow in that regard, okay? Make sure it’s not published.

Harmony: But you don’t understand, Alexis. Once it’s out there, there’s no way to control it. You don’t know who’s going to start digging or what they’re going to find. I mean, my relationship with Willow is — is just — it’s so fragile as it is. This article, it’s just trouble for everyone involved.

Alexis: Then what would you like me to do? Do you want me to kill the story?

Harmony: Yes! It’s the least you can do! After everything I’ve done for you, you owe me that.


Michael: In addition to increasing ELQ’s value and creating a new revenue stream, Valentin’s shares will be diluted, making it nearly impossible for him to have a majority again.

Ned: Mm-hmm. But that would leave drew with the overwhelming majority interest in the company. So where does that leave me?

Drew: We haven’t really even gotten that far yet, Ned. Honestly, things aren’t sorted, really. Look, why don’t we not talk about this on Leo’s big day, all right? We got lots of time. We’ll work things out, talk strategy before it’s all figured out.

Olivia: Ah! Okay, everyone, it is with great pleasure that I introduce the newest member of the Quartermaine family.

Michael: Welcome to the Quartermaine family, Leo.

Brook Lynn: Look, we’re loud, we’re crazy, but we are very loyal.

[ Laughter ]

Olivia: Go ahead, honey. Show everyone what you’ve been practicing. Okay.

Leo: No!


Finn: I asked Chase to stay at Elizabeth’s and provide some security. To that end, he installed cameras around the entrances and hallways.

Jordan: Okay.

Chase: The plan was to pull the footage up on my phone, but… it broke last night.

Jordan: The object that knocked you out also busted your phone?

Chase: Or maybe I dropped it when I fell?

Jordan: Can you access the footage from another device?

Chase: Yes, but you have to log on the first time at the home network.

Jordan: Elizabeth, can we go to your house to take a look at the footage?

Elizabeth: Of course. If it gets us answers, that’d be great.

Chase: Yeah. I’ll come back to the hospital later to sign the paperwork.

Jordan: Chase.

Finn: Easy.

Jordan: I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I need you to keep your distance.

Chase: But I was the one who set up the cameras.

Jordan: If there was a crime committed, we can’t compromise the investigation. Not only would you be the victim, but you’re also a suspended detective. I need you to respect the line between civilian and cop. Understood?

Chase: [ Sighs ] Yes. Understood.

Jordan: We’ll talk soon.

Finn: Hey, look. I’ll, uh — I’ll be back in a minute and drive you home, okay? Just stay put.


Trina: Why is it bad for you to be around your family?

Marshall: There are things going on you couldn’t possibly understand.

Trina: Okay, try me.

Marshall: No. Trina, you know, we were raised in different eras.

Trina: What does that even mean?

Marshall: [ Laughs ] Forget it. Forget it.

Trina: Whatever you’re running from, it can’t be worse than never seeing your family again.

Marshall: You know what? If you had said that a few weeks back, I might have agreed with you.

Trina: And now? What changed?

Marshall: You know what? You have given me a lot to think about. Now, I don’t want to keep you. Don’t you have a gallery to get to?

Trina: Okay, that’s not fair, using work against me.

[ Air horn blows ]

Marshall: You are an ambitious young lady. If you want to find your dreams, remember, it’s important to prioritize.

Trina: Well, then I’ll see you around. I hope.

Marshall: Trina. If I don’t see you again…. …it’s been a privilege getting to know you.


Curtis: I appreciate your advice, but my issues with my father are none of your concern.

Selina: I suppose not. We’ll talk soon, Mr. Ashford.


Harmony: When you were alone at Spring Ridge and I saw you struggling, I supported you. And when you got out and you made sure to let me know that I wasn’t worthy enough to be your friend, I still supported you. So I’m asking for your support now. If you’re truly my friend, you’ll do this for me. No questions asked. Please kill this story.

Alexis: If I were truly your friend, you wouldn’t put me in this position. I am going to work. When I get back, we need to have a serious conversation. Maybe it’s time to reevaluate our arrangement.

Harmony: [ Sighs ]

[ Breaking glass ]

Harmony: Damn it! [ Breathing heavily ]


Brook Lynn: Hey, Leo. What’s wrong, buddy?

Leo: I don’t want to read the poem anymore.

Olivia: Honey, you don’t have to. I didn’t want to put any pressure on you. I just wanted you to know how proud I am of you. Honey, you can save it all for the big show, okay?

Leo: No! I’m not gonna do the play anymore!

Olivia: [ Sighs ] Boy, I really messed this up.

Ned: I got this. Leo.

Olivia: [ Sighs ] I don’t know what happened. I — his — his counselors are all saying he’s making so much great progress. I — God, I hope he’s not regressing.

Brook Lynn: I wouldn’t jump to any conclusions. Okay, this — this might not have anything to do with the fact that Leo is on the spectrum. A lot of kids his age get stage fright.

Olivia: [ Sighs ] God, I hope you’re right.

Brook Lynn: I’ve been known to get stage fright myself. I recognize the signs.

Olivia: [ Sighs ] Okay. I’m going to go check on them, and if it turns out to be just that, maybe — maybe you and Chase can give a little pep talk, you know, since you’re both performers.

Brook Lynn: Sure.

Olivia: Thanks, honey.

Chase: If Chase ever shows up.


[ Knock on door ]

Portia: Good news. I got your discharge paperwork right here. All you need to do is sign it and you’re out of here.

Chase: Well, I have to wait for my brother to get back from playing detective with my boss.

[ Pen clattering ]

Portia: Thank you.

Chase: You don’t by chance have any of the Quartermaine’s’ phone numbers, do you? I need to reach out to Brook Lynn.

Portia: Oh, you don’t have their numbers.

Chase: Well, not memorized, no.

Portia: [ Sighs ]

Chase: It’s the downside of having every number stored on your phone, which is great until your phone breaks.

Portia: Ugh. Well, why do you need to reach Brook Lynn?

Chase: [ Sighs ] The Quartermaine’s are having this big family day, and I promised Brook Lynn that I’d be there.

Portia: Well, I think she would understand once she finds out that you were in the hospital.

Chase: It’s been a little tricky between us, trying to figure out our friendship without Bailey between us. I feel like I keep disappointing her. [ Scoffs ] Wow, I, uh, guess that bump on the head shook me up a little more than I realized. I don’t usually open up to people I don’t really know.

Portia: Well, it’s okay. It’s quite all right. Well, in my experience, I’ve found that a little effort can really go a long way.

Chase: Yeah. Hey, uh, since my phone is busted, can you help me order a ride share?


Finn: This is where we found Chase, a-and that was on the floor beside his head.

Jordan: And no one saw it hit Chase, right?

Elizabeth: No, I was upstairs asleep.

Finn: And I was bailing out Cameron.

Jordan: Elizabeth, can you download the app Chase was using so we can look at the security camera footage?

Elizabeth: Sure.

Jordan: And while you’re doing that, do you mind if I look around?

Finn: N-no. Of course. Yeah, give the place a once-over. All the doors and windows appeared to be locked.

Jordan: Well, that didn’t stop the intruder before, so let’s just cover our bases.

Elizabeth: Chase left me the app info. I just have to install it. It’s going to take a few minutes to download. The Ouija board. I didn’t think anything of it until Chase told us what was going on with Aiden. How could I have missed that?

Finn: Don’t do that. Don’t be hard on yourself. There’s a lot going on right now. And you’ve been a parent long enough to know that sometimes, when things get confusing or sad or — or a little scary, that kids latch on to a fantasy to sometimes make sense of everything.


Curtis: Damn it, Marshall.

[ Door opens ]

Curtis: We’re not open.

Trina: Curtis?

Curtis: Trina. Hey, hey, hey. What, uh — what, uh — what are you doing here?

Trina: Um, well, I was on my way to work, and I had a feeling that you might want to know.

Curtis: Know what?

Trina: It’s your dad. I saw him at the pier. He had a bag with him. He said he’s leaving town.


Sam: Hey.

Dante: Mm-hmm?

Sam: Can I please just take another second to apologize again for putting a wedge between us?

Dante: Mm.

Sam: It’s just that I’m trying to find the boundaries on, like, what this relationship is, and it’s been a really long time since I’ve… been with someone who…

Dante: Someone who what?

Sam: [ Sighs ]

Dante: It’s cool. You can tell me anything.

Sam: I was going to say someone who plays by the rules.

Dante: Um, well, I’m sorry, too. Because, uh… I feel like I came down on you harsher than I needed to.

Sam: I understand that you need to be able to trust me. I fully intend to prove that you can.

Dante: I do trust you, Sam. And, yeah, I was disappointed that you looked at privileged information. But…I know you have this, uh, impression of me as being Johnny Follow-The-Rules, but I have been known to break them from time to time too, and I’m trying to find where the line is between us also.

Sam: I think the good news is that we’re going to… have all the time in the world, because I don’t plan on going anywhere.

[ Chuckles ]

Dante: Well, me neither. ‘Cause I love you, Sam.

Sam: I love you, too.

Brook Lynn: You better have a good excuse, Chase.


Jordan: I just did a sweep of the entire house. There were no signs of forced entry. So let’s take a look at Chase’s footage.

Elizabeth: Okay. It says it’s ready.

Jordan: Okay. Now, let’s see what happened last night.

Elizabeth: Is it fair to say I’m a little nervous?

Jordan: Of course it is. We’re all just trying to find answers.

Elizabeth: What just happened?

Jordan: The video from last night — looks as if the file is corrupted.

Finn: How is that possible?


[ Air horn blows ]

Marshall: Time to go.

Curtis: Running away again, huh?


Harmony: I’m going to burn these, and that’ll be the end of it. No matches.

[ Knock on door ]

Carly: [ Sighs ] Alexis!

[ Knock on door ]

Carly: Alexis! I know that’s Harmony’s car in the driveway.

[ Door opens ]

Carly: Harmony?

On the next “General Hospital” —

Curtis (to Marshall): Why wouldn’t you just tell me what happened?

Jordan (to Elizabeth): Someone did this to you deliberately.

Michael: From this point on, I want nothing to do with you.

Brook Lynn (to Chase): What am I hoping for in this exact moment?

Diane (to Alexis): Why would you even think about that?

Sonny (to Willow): I need to ask you a favor.

Carly (to Harmony): What’s really going on between you and Nina Reeves?

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[ Suspenseful music plays ]

[ Footsteps approach ]

Finn: Hey. Look, hopefully, this won’t take long, but, if Elizabeth wakes up before I get back, please have her call me.

Chase: Got it. And don’t worry. I got everything under control here. I can see the feeds from all the cameras on my phone, so I don’t even have to get off the couch.

Finn: Thank you. I owe you one.

Chase: No problem. We’re going to find whoever’s been harassing Elizabeth. That’s a promise.


Jordan: Cabrera. I heard you had a problem with a perp tonight.

Rory: Uh, yes, ma’am. I filled out all the appropriate paperwork.

Jordan: I was referring to that bruise. Doesn’t look too serious, but might want to ice it.

Rory: Oh, it’s not — um. I’m good.

Jordan: What happened?

Rory: A fight broke out at Kelly’s. Spencer Cassadine was the instigator.

Jordan: Spencer? At Kelly’s? Who else was involved?


Spencer: If you wouldn’t mind telling me exactly what the hell you thought you were doing back there. It’s not as though we don’t have plenty of time on our hands.

Cameron: Will you shut up? I cannot believe I’m in a jail cell right now.

Spencer: Well, if you hadn’t punched me…

Cameron: You deserved it.

Spencer: Not the point. You assaulted me. I’m locked up for absolutely no reason.

Cameron: No reason? You assaulted an officer!

Spencer: It was an accident. How is that guy even a cop?! He’s barely older than we are.

Cameron: He is not the problem. Why the hell did you say that crap about Trina filming Joss and me?

Spencer: I had to say something. You and your big mouth were about to ruin everything.


Maxie: It’s no problem. I figured it was an emergency. I was just hoping there were other doctors available that were capable of saving lives. [ Chuckles ] No, Austin, I really do understand. Do your thing and we’ll try for a different night. Okay. Good night. [ Sighs ] I hope Britt’s having better luck with her date.


[ Piano plays tender tune ]

Britt: It’s taken! That is, if he ever shows up.

[ Drew and Mia laughing ]

Drew: Well, I mean, you’ve seen the numbers, right? The digital side is doing well. A lot of that credit goes to my nephew Michael. He really knows his stuff. But the print division, now, that’s lagging and that’s — that’s kind of on me.

Mia: But you only recently took control. I mean, having returned from… an extended absence.

Drew: One way to put it.

Mia: So let me ask you a question, Mr. Cain. Do you want to run a media company, or, having survived a life-threatening incident, is there something else you’d rather do?


Marshall: [ Chuckles ]  Thank you for coming.

Epiphany: Oh, I just finished my shift. I’m glad you called.

Marshall: Yeah.

Epiphany: Then again, maybe you, uh — you needed to vent. Did something happened between you and Curtis?

Marshall: Ah, something like that. I asked to see you because I wanted to tell you personally. I’m leaving Port Charles.


Curtis: Is everything to your liking?

Selina: You’ve exceeded expectations. The back room is set up just as I asked.

Curtis: Our deal was, after the first game, you would provide me with a certain sealed police record. When can I expect that?

Selina: The game hasn’t even started yet.

Curtis: Well, just a reminder, per our agreement, you will run clean games here — no guns, no drugs.

Selina: I don’t anticipate any problems. But I’m wise enough to expect the unexpected. And I’m right.

[ Suspenseful music plays ]


Maxie: Okay.

Spinelli: Uh, Max-Maximista.

Maxie: -Spinelli!

Spinelli: -Yeah. Um — what — what do you think? It… feels a little like cosplay, but the — the — the sales associate assured me it was the right look.

Maxie: It’s fantastic. Just a few adjustments?

Spinelli: Oh.

Maxie: This. And —

Spinelli: -no, no, no, no. This pulls the whole outfit together.

Maxie: Did you mean pulls it apart? With all due respect to the salesperson that helped you, who is the fashion editor here?

Spinelli: You are. Okay.

Maxie: There. Now you’re perfect.

Spinelli: Thank you. Um — clearly, it’s been a while since I’ve… done this. [ Chuckles ]

Maxie: Done what, exactly?

Spinelli: Sought companionship.

Maxie: Oh. Something nonserious, or with the potential for something more?

Spinelli: Well, I’m — I’m a true romantic, of course, but, you know, you can’t buy if you don’t shop. [ Laughs ]

Maxie: [ Laughing ] Okay. Don’t say that to anyone, ever.

Spinelli: Noted. Um… what — what about you, what are you — is this work-related or are you out with the girls?

Maxie: No. I was supposed to meet Austin tonight, but he had a hospital emergency, which I totally understand. I just could’ve used the distraction tonight.

Spinelli: Why tonight?

Maxie: Well, after months of wavering, Britt is finally on a date, and she’s been all mysterious about the guy, so, of course, all I want to do is go over there and see him.


Britt: Face it. [ Sighs ] Cat guy’s a no-show. I think I’m relieved.

Drew: So, what are you suggesting, that I… just hand over my half of Aurora to Michael, go trekking in the Himalayas?

Mia: It’s your life. How do you want to spend it — in the boardroom or clinging to a mountainside?

Drew: Well, I’ve done the mountainside. I’ve had… moments of incredible exhilaration, but… I’ve also just missed out on a lot of time, time that I can’t get back, with my — my daughter and with my family. So, I choose the 9 to 5 boardroom.

Mia: Not surprising, but certainly impressive.

Drew: I’m sorry. You lost me.

Mia: I have asked hundreds of execs some version of that question. They all choose the boardroom.

Drew: [ Scoffs ]

Mia: And then they trip over themselves, trying to convince me that, deep down inside, there’s some dangerous man or woman yearning to live on the edge. But, in your case, you’ve actually been to the edge.

Drew: Not everybody that goes gets to come back. I feel like I owe it to them and I owe it to myself to just… embrace the life that I have here, to make the most of it. Not — not that running a company is any noble endeavor, by any means, but if I do it right, then a lot of people have jobs and my family has security.

Mia: Alright. You choose the boardroom. Next question — Aurora or ELQ?


[ Lock disengages ]

[ Keys jingling ]

[ Suspenseful music plays ]

Chase: Aiden? You’re supposed to be at your grandmother’s.

Aiden: I biked over.

Chase: It’s kind of late. You need something from your room?

Aiden: I need your help.


Rory: Uh, Webber and Cassadine were arguing. Trina Robinson and Josslyn jacks were also present. I could tell things were starting to escalate, and right as I turned around, Cameron Webber assaulted Spencer Cassadine — a punch to the face — and that’s when I intervened.

Jordan: Alone? Where was your partner?

Rory: Still at the Byrne crime scene.

Jordan: He should’ve been with you. Breaking up a fight by yourself is dangerous.

Rory: I had it handled. Uh, Webber backed off right away and, uh, Cassadine, um, was on the ground.

Jordan: So that was it, one punch?

Rory: Yeah.

Jordan: And Spencer still wants to press charges against Cameron?

Rory: Well, he didn’t say one way or the other. I brought them in on disorderly conduct.

Jordan: Both of them?

Rory: Well, first, there was, uh, Webber’s punch to Cassadine, which was an assault, and then Cassadine threw an elbow, which was assault on a police officer. So I followed procedure and, uh, took them both in. Uh, Webber was cooperative, and Cassadine… wasn’t.

Jordan: Spencer Cassadine resisted arrest? Well, not, like, physically, but he was running his mouth his entire time to the station. I mean, who does that guy think he is?

Laura: Jordan, where are my grandsons?


Cameron: Your strategy of lying to your friends and sitting back while we all go down in flames is just genius. Why wouldn’t I want that to be screwed up?

Spencer: You couldn’t even keep your mouth shut for one day.

Cameron: In case you haven’t noticed, Josslyn despises you! She’s on fire against you for being protective of Esme and throwing Trina under the bus. So, I couldn’t listen to them tear you down because you are trying, in your own weird, pathetic way, to fix everything!

Spencer: Thank you for defending me. Don’t let it happen again.

Cameron: Oh, don’t worry. I won’t. I was defending you before you landed me in jail.

Spencer: I won’t press charges. I’ll tell the cops I instigated the whole thing.

Cameron: Spencer. You sure about that? Will this whole situation violate your parole? Will being arrested land you back in prison again?


Curtis: Excuse me.

Selina: This is a surprise.

Sonny: So, this is your, uh, first night poker game? I wanted to check it out. Just curious.

Selina: I heard about the attempted robbery at Charlie’s. I hope everyone’s alright.

Sonny: [ Whispering ] I took care of it.

Selina: Of course.

Brad: Hey, a player’s requesting a brand of liquor we don’t have in the back room.

Curtis: My bar is stocked with the best. Is there a problem?

Brad: Yeah, one of the players drinks boilermakers and his beer of choice is O’Connor’s ale?

Curtis: Cheap stuff. We don’t pour that here.

Brad: He says it reminds him of the old neighborhood.

Selina: Then go buy some.

Brad: Oh, right. Sure. Um, I’ll just —

Selina: He’ll get better.

Curtis: I hope so.

Sonny: Everything okay?

Selina: Fine. I disagree. I think you’re making a big mistake.


Aiden: It’s a school project.

Chase: About trying to talk to ghosts? I got to say, this is way cooler than anything I ever did in school.

Aiden: I did a bunch of research online, all about Ouija boards. I want to test one out and write down what happens. Like an experiment.

Chase: Why not do this at your grandmother’s place?

Aiden: Her apartment is too new and modern. I figured this place would have more spirits attached because the building’s a lot older.

Chase: Is that how this works?

Aiden: Yes. But the internet says, unless you’re extra sensitive to the supernatural, you can’t use the Ouija board alone. Since mom is sleeping, will you help me?

Chase: Uh, sure. But I got to warn you, uh, I don’t think anything’s going to happen.

Aiden: I do. I have a feeling someone wants to talk to me.


Selina: I’ve already cleared this with you, Sonny. The game is going well. I fail to see how I’ve made any mistakes.

Sonny: By bringing your nephew in here? No disrespect, but Brad is a lying weasel. You got to be very careful on who you choose to represent you.

Selina: I understand your reservation about Bradley, but I assure you, he’s under my supervision now. He’ll do as I say.

Sonny: Is that so?

Selina: Unquestionably.


Maxie: Okay, you got to talk to me down. Go.

Spinelli: Well, I’m sure Britt wouldn’t appreciate you crashing her date.

Maxie: No, you’re right. She wouldn’t. Okay, good. What else you got?

Spinelli: Um, she might feel pressured, right? She’s still trying to get to know her gentleman friend.

Maxie: She’s meeting him for the first time tonight. Oh, I’m just dying to see what this match looks like!

Spinelli: -Um, match?

Maxie: -Yeah, Britt’s been using this matchmaking service, Society Setups. She got matched with six different guys, and she’s meeting the first match tonight. But you’re right, you know, I should respect her privacy.

Spinelli: I’m sure one little peek wouldn’t hurt. I mean, she won’t even know we’re there.

Maxie: “We”?

Spinelli: I’ll drive.

TJ: -Hi, guys.

Maxie: -Oh, TJ, hi. Got to run.

[ Mumbles ]

[ Footsteps on stairs ]

TJ: Uncle.

Curtis: Hey, TJ.

TJ: Have you seen grandpa Marshall? I thought he might be here.

Curtis: No, I have not. But Drew called, told me what happened at the gym.

TJ: You had Drew do a background check on Marshall?

Curtis: Yeah, I did.

TJ: He’s angry. I tried to talk to him, but he didn’t want to.

Curtis: TJ, that’s Marshall’s mo. Everything’s a secret. Makes covering his lies easier.

TJ: Did that background check dig something up? What — what is he lying about?


Epiphany: I thought you said making amends with Curtis was important to you. So, now there’s no hope?

Marshall: Let’s just say we are at an impasse.

Epiphany: Since when? The last time I looked, you and Curtis were doing just fine.

Marshall: [ Scoffs ] Yeah, I thought so, too. It seems that Curtis doesn’t want a relationship with me. At least not — not on the terms I can accept.

Epiphany: [ Sighs ] Where are you going to go?

Marshall: It’s yet to be determined. But come tomorrow — [ Claps ] I’m gone.

Epiphany: I thought you said that getting your family back was the most important thing to you. So why are you going to leave again?

Marshall: Look, look, I regret that. I regret it, I truly do, but the fact of the matter is, Epiphany, I should’ve stayed gone. Should’ve stayed gone. Expecting my family to — to let me back in, after all this time… it’s too much — too much to ask.

Epiphany: You’re damn right it was.


Drew: Well, you’ve certainly given me a lot to think about.

Mia: Well, then my work is done.

Drew: I’m really glad we got a chance to finally meet face-to-face.

Mia: Me too. You are a refreshing departure from my…usual client.

Drew: Mm. Well, I’ll call you, uh, and set up our next consultation.

Mia: I look forward to it.

Drew: Evening, Britt.

Britt: Good evening. [ Laughs ] Do you end all your dates with a handshake? I know it’s been a while, but you might want to speed up the process.

Drew: Well, that was a business meeting. Thank you.

Britt: Oh, so much for my powers of perception.

Drew: Ha ha. Forgive the cliché, but is that seat taken?

Britt: It is now. Please, join me.

Drew: Great. I haven’t seen you in a long time. How are you?

Britt: Fine.

Drew: That was a real question. Honestly, how — how are you?

Britt: Okay. Maybe I’m not fine. [ Chuckles ] But for now, I’m better. For one thing, I don’t have to keep holding that seat.

Drew: Were you expecting somebody?

Britt: So, your associate, um, Aurora or ELQ?

Drew: Wait, what?

Britt: Your business meeting.

Drew: Oh! Oh! Um — well, maybe a little of both, actually. Mia’s a coach.

Britt: Oh. Wow. You must take your softball league [Laughing] Pretty seriously. I mean, you don’t have to get ready. You seem to be in pretty good shape to me.

Drew: Well, thank you very much. Mia’s an executive coach, to help get the most out of your business.

Britt: Oh.

Drew: Yeah, I’m back at Aurora, and… I don’t know. I’m kind of stuck and just don’t really know which direction to take it. Mia had some — some very interesting ideas.

Britt: Good luck. Just remember, sometimes it’s best to trust your own instincts. Advice can lead you in the wrong direction.


Rory: Mayor Collins, I made the arrest. I didn’t realize that the perps were related to the —

Laura: Both perps are my grandsons. Where are they?

Rory: They’re in their cells, ma’am.

Laura: Have they been charged?

Jordan: No. We’re still sorting it out. How did you find out?

Laura: I was Spencer’s one phone call.

Finn: And I was Cameron’s. Hi.

Laura: Hi.


Cameron: How are you supposed to help Trina, if you’re back behind bars?

Spencer: They can’t send me back. I served my sentence.

Cameron: But isn’t a part of your sentence working at Ava’s gallery? How are you supposed to manage that if —

Spencer: I’m not going back! No way! It’s a bogus charge!

Cameron: You cracked a uniformed officer in the face.

Spencer: I’ll sue the PDPD, if I have to, for harassment.

Cameron: So that’s your solution — making threats and throwing around money? Thank God you’re not the only one helping Trina because —

Spencer: We need to calm down. We are going to get out of here and then I will go back to making Esme slip up. That is our best chance at getting Trina exonerated. We just have to stick to the plan.

Laura: And what plan is that, exactly?


Aiden: You have to place your fingertips lightly on the planchette.

Chase: Got it.

Aiden: I’ll be the leader. That’s the one asking the questions. Is there a spirit present? Does anyone have a message for us? Franco?

Chase: Hey, buddy, I don’t —


Chase: It’s okay, buddy. It was probably just a breeze.

Aiden: You know it wasn’t. It was Franco! He’s trying to contact us! Look at everything he’s done so far — the portrait of mom, “Don’t forget me” spray painted on the photos, mom’s dress, and her wedding ring!

Chase: Okay, a lot of unsettling things have happened, but it’s deliberate. Someone wants us to believe this.

Aiden: Yes — Franco! The cops can’t find evidence of anyone getting into the house because no one is. It’s Franco’s ghost.

Chase: I don’t believe in ghosts.

Aiden: Lots of people do. Ms. Coe, the cosmetics lady, does.

Chase: Okay, why would Franco want to scare his family like this?

Aiden: He doesn’t mean to. He hasn’t hurt anyone. Not yet.

Chase: Whoa, Aiden, “not yet”? Nobody’s getting hurt, okay? That’s why I’m here, to protect your mom and find out who’s behind this. That’s why I installed all these cameras around the house.

Aiden: You shouldn’t have done that. What if it makes Franco mad?


Spencer: Grandmother. Thank God!

Laura: Are you both alright?

Cameron: You called Grandma?

Spencer: I didn’t want to wait for my father to get here from Spoon Island.

Cameron: Oh, so I’m sure it has nothing to do with the fact that she’s the mayor.

Laura: [ Clears throat ] Finn is upstairs waiting for you, and this officer will walk you up there.

[ Keys jingling ]

Cameron: Thank you. I’m sorry about this.

Laura: It’s okay.

Spencer: What about me?

Laura: I think I might just leave you there.

Spencer: What? Why? That guy completely overreacted!

Laura: I saw the bruise on that officer’s face.

Spencer: That guy? [ Scoffs ] He was trying to give me a hard time because he has it out for me.

Laura: “That guy” is an officer of the law, and you will adjust your attitude immediately.


Sonny: Looks like you got a bunch of heavy hitters. I’m impressed.

Selina: I think of it as high-stakes networking.

Sonny: [ Laughter ] I think I want to go back and, uh, say hello.

Selina: No, you don’t want to interrupt the game.

Sonny: Oh, yes, I do. They won’t even notice.

Brad: I got the brewskis. Judge Abbot’s all set.

Selina: Never say a player’s name in public. My associates expect discretion.

Brad: Sorry. I’m sorry.

Selina: This is only your first game, but I expect you to learn quickly and to never, ever make the same mistake twice, hm?


Drew: I take it you’ve received some less than helpful advice lately.

Britt: [ Laughing ] Oh. My — my mother’s still pressuring me to use that matchmaking service she signed me up for.

Drew: Mm.

Britt: Yeah, I know.

Drew: No! I actually think it’s kind of sweet. I mean, I — it’s hard for me to picture Liesl Obrecht having faith in a matchmaker, but then again, I saw her on Cassadine Island, how much she loves you. She probably just wants you to be happy.

Britt: And she means well. [ Laughs ] But some things can’t be forced.

Drew: Hm. I also have felt the pressure of well-meaning loved ones trying to get me to regain my lost life. Reconnecting with Scout has been an absolute joy, and my family and friends. I’m just — I’m just having a harder time at Aurora.

Britt: Well, I mean, after what you’ve been through, you’re en-entitled an adjustment period.

Drew: I’ve been back awhile, you know? I probably should have my act together by now.

Britt: [ Scoffs ] It’s funny. I actually have the opposite problem. I am so focused on my job. You know, I love what I do as co-Chief of Staff at G.H., And I just don’t know if I’m ready for a relationship right now.

Drew: Well, what if you’re not?! It’s okay to be unsure. I mean, life’s got a way of kind of doing what it wants, anyway, so you just got to roll with the punches. You have plenty of time to figure it out.

Britt: Right.

Drew: I’m sorry if that sounded glib. I didn’t — I didn’t mean to offend you.

Britt: No, no, you didn’t. [ Laughs ] It’s — it’s actually nice to know I’m not the only one struggling to figure [Laughing] Things out.

Drew: Well, it’s nice to know that my struggles bring you comfort.

[ Laughter ]

Britt: I didn’t mean it like that.

Drew: I’m just messing with you. I’m just kidding.

Maxie: Oh, my god, Britt! Drew is your match?! Why didn’t you tell me? This is amazing!


Chase: You mad at me for calling Kevin to come pick you up?

Aiden: I could’ve ridden my bike back to the apartment. Now, he’ll tell my grandma. She’ll be all worried about me. [ Sighs ] Or worse — he’ll try and talk it out with me.

Chase: [ Chuckles ] It doesn’t hurt to talk about it. Do you want to talk to your mom?

Aiden: No! Don’t wake her up. I don’ t want you guys to worry about me. I made a big deal out of nothing.

Chase: You don’t have to worry, Aiden. I’m going to figure this out, and I’m going to stop the scary things from happening, alright?


Maxie: I have to say, I’m a little surprised, but I could see it. It could work.

Britt: -No, no, no, Maxie! You have it all wrong. Drew is not my match. We just ran into each other.

Maxie: Bummer.

Drew: Oh! You had a date, like, tonight.

Britt: [ Sighs ] I got stood up, okay?

Maxie: [ Gasps ]

Drew: Ah.

Britt: Remember that matchmaking service I told you about earlier? My mother signed me up for Society Setups, and I was set up to fail. My date never showed.

Spinelli: Perhaps the gentleman was just delayed.

Britt: By 30 minutes, with no explanation or text? He’s clearly not coming! I didn’t even want to do this in the first place, and now I’ve been blown off by some jerk?

Spinelli: Okay, that’s not possible!


Spencer: And because I basically provoked Cameron, I will not be pressing charges against him.

Jordan: Cameron, you’re free to go.

Cameron: But what about Spencer?

Finn: Quit while you’re ahead. Let’s go.

Cameron: But we can’t just —

Finn: now.

Cameron: [ Sighs ]

Spencer: What about me?

Jordan: That’s up to the arresting officer.

[ Keys jingling ]

Cameron: Thanks.

Finn: Hey, charges were dismissed. I’m, uh, bringing Cam home to Elizabeth’s.

Chase: Good. Hey, just out of curiosity, who was the officer?

Finn: Uh, new guy, rookie. Um, look, Cam’s starving, so we’re going to stop off and get something to eat. You need anything? Uh, how’s everything going over there?

Chase: Uh, I’m good. And it is now. Aiden was here. Kevin just picked him up.

Finn: Aiden was there? Did he need to speak to Elizabeth?

Chase: Uh, she’s still sleeping. You know, it’s a long story. I’ll, uh — I’ll fill you in when you get here.


Epiphany: If you truly believe the right thing to do is to cut and run, then you haven’t learned anything! And you are definitely not doing your family any favors by sticking around. Are you that man? Because I thought you were different. Maybe — maybe you fooled me with your pretty words and how passionately you played that clarinet of yours. Maybe you put all your soul into your music so that there’s nothing left for the people around you in your life.

Marshall: [ Voice breaking ] That’s not fair, Epiphany. I love my family. I love them. I only left because I cared about them.

Epiphany: Are you sure? Or is that just an excuse that you’re making for yourself? Because caring from a distance? It could be a lot easier than sticking around. So now you have a choice. You can disappear or you can stick it out. Talk to Curtis. Fight for that family that you say you love!


Selina: There are many associates who could have supervised the game. I chose you because it’s an expression of respect to have —

[ Voice fades ]

TJ: Is everything okay?

Curtis: Yeah. Yeah, T, um, just a busy night.

TJ: It’s a good thing grandpa Marshall didn’t come here and confront you.

Curtis: Yeah, well, I doubt he would’ve done that because I’d have confronted him right back about what he’s been hiding. I’m not exactly sure what that is, or what Marshall’s lying about, but, uh, I have a feeling we’re going to find out soon enough.

Sonny: Hey, Dr. Ashford. Good to see you.

TJ: They let me take a break from the hospital every now and then. It’s good to see you, too. How’s Avery’s arm?

Sonny: Hey, you know what? Everything’s good, thanks to you.

TJ: Glad to hear it.

Sonny: This guy’s great, you know what I mean?

TJ: [ Laughs ]

Sonny: Uh, can I get a second with your uncle?

TJ: Yeah, of course.

Sonny: Thank you.

Curtis: Thank you.

TJ: I’ll be at the bar.

Sonny: So, it looks like you found a way to access the information you were after.

Curtis: What makes you say that?

Sonny: Well, I mean, like, backroom poker’s not really your style.

Curtis: [ Sighs ] It’s just business.


Maxie: Are you okay?

Spinelli: I simply meant to say that no man in his right mind would — would stand up someone so… accomplished and fair of face as — as you, Britt.

Britt: Thanks? I probably dodged a bullet. Matchmaking is such a desperate and fickle endeavor. I mean, how can anyone decide which two people will click?

Spinelli: Okay, I-I pray that you — you don’t give up hope. The theory behind matchmaking is — is sound, you know? Matching couples based on common interests and meticulous analysis, it provides a solid foundation.

Maxie: Oh, my gosh! Look at the time. We need to go.

Spinelli: We — we do? Yes! Um, I’m really sorry that your date stood you up, Britt. He doesn’t know what he’s missing.

Britt: Thanks, Maxie.

Maxie: And don’t forget — you matched with five other guys.

Drew: [ Chuckles ] Oh. Hey. You’re looking sharp, man.

Spinelli: Oh, thanks. [ Laughs ] My attire’s more suited for The Savoy than for here, but, because of Maxie’s curiosity in Britt’s date, I had to retire from there prematurely.

Drew: Oh, well, still, looking good.

Spinelli: Thank you. Since my life’s taken an unexpected turn, I’M… trying something new. [ Chuckles ]

Drew: Yeah, I know the feeling.


Spencer: Come on, man. You got to agree it was an accident. I didn’t mean to hit you. You walked into it.

Laura: [ Clears throat ]

Spencer: But I should’ve followed your instructions. It was disrespectful. I’m sorry. What? What?

Jordan: Your call, officer.

Rory: I’m going to let you off with a warning.

Jordan: Thank you, officer.

Laura: [ Sighs ]

Rory: Commissioner.

Laura: Thank you.

Spencer: Uh, Commissioner Ashford, do you have to report this?

Jordan: Pardon?

Spencer: Could I go back to prison? I haven’t served my restitution hours yet.

Jordan: You’re not on parole, so, no, there are no consequences.

Laura: But if you had been charged, any judge would take into consideration how quickly you got back into trouble after you’d served your sentence.

Jordan: Oh, definitely. You got lucky today. I sincerely hope you appreciate that. Now, you’re free to go.


[ Clattering ]

Chase: Elizabeth?


Selina: Don’t let the beer get warm.

Sonny: I’m leaving. Good job tonight.

Curtis: Ms. Wu.

Selina: Please, Selina. We’re partners now, in this endeavor.

Curtis: Right. And about that — the first game has begun.

Selina: Yes?

Curtis: I was promised Marshall Ashford’s sealed police records. I’m waiting.

Selina: You’ll get it. Tomorrow, first thing.

Curtis: [ Sighs ]


Marshall: Look, I know this looks like I’m pulling another disappearing act. And I also know that I’m probably letting you down, too.

Epiphany: [ Crying ] You’re letting yourself down. This is about the man you say you hope to be for your family. You have so much to give, Marshall.

Marshall: I wanted to be that man. I wanted to be that man you see in me.

Epiphany: [ Normal voice ] Then stay.

Marshall: [ Chuckles ] You’re making it harder for me to go, Epiphany.

Epiphany: Good. Because we both know that things get harder before they get better. And from the way that I see things, everything’s been getting better between you and Curtis. You — you just need to ride out this rough patch. Give it some time. Do you really need to leave tomorrow?


Spinelli: Um, hey, wh-why the hasty exit? Did you think Drew and Britt wanted to be alone?

Maxie: What was up with you in there? Why were you so interested in Britt’s epic fail of a matchup?

Spinelli: I-I-I just couldn’t understand what kind of cad would leave her hanging.

Maxie: [ Gasps ] Are you interested in her?

Spinelli: What?! N-n-no!

Maxie: Okay. Um… are you thinking of joining society setups yourself?


Drew: We deserve another.

Britt: You know, Spinelli means well, but — yes.

Drew: [ Laughs ]

Britt: Yes, we do.

Drew: Okay. To an uncertain future and all it may bring.

Britt: Cheers.

Drew: Cheers.

[ Clinks ]


Laura: Jordan, thank you for your help. And for your discretion.

Jordan: Ah, this was an easy one. Much ado about nothing.

Spencer: See? Jordan gets it.

Laura: She’s Commissioner Ashford to you, and I hope you heard what she said about how lucky you were today because it could’ve played out very differently.

Spencer: Oh, I heard, grandmother, and, to continue in a Shakespearean vein, all’s well that ends well.

Laura: Do you think this is funny? Because I can assure you, I don’t. What are you doing with your life, really? Are you trying to get sent back to prison?

Spencer: No, of course not.

Laura: Then act like a responsible adult! And Cameron? Cameron is not a violent guy, but he has learned the hard way that his actions have consequences. Now, tell me, what did you do to provoke him?

Spencer: Grandmother, it’s over. Cameron and I straightened it out. We’re good.

Laura: Don’t you ever try to dismiss me again! And, by the way, when an officer of the law tells you to do something, you do it.


Cameron: Thank you for coming to get me and not telling my mom. I’m just glad she’s getting a decent night’s sleep.

Finn: Yeah, think of it as a 12-hour reprieve. You’re going to have to tell her, Cam.

[ Keys jingling ]

Finn: Chase! Hey. Chase!

On the next “General Hospital” —

Curtis: Now, do you have what I want?

Trina (to Marshall): Are you leaving for good?

Chase: That might be easier than you think.

Ned: To my son, Leo

Elizabeth (to Finn): The alternative is kind of freaking me out.

Carly (to Sam): Harmony knows more about the Nina situation than she’s letting up.

Harmony (to Alexis): Absolutely not!

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GH Short Recap Friday, April 22, 2022

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Recap written by Eva

The Quartermaines celebrate Leo’s adoption being legal. Olivia asks Leo to do his poem from the play he is in for his theater therapy. Leo tells Olivia that he doesn’t want to read the poem for the family or be in the play.

Drew tells Ned that the executive coach he met with yesterday suggested that ELQ and Aurora should merge to dilute the value of Valentin’s stock. Ned doesn’t like that idea because that would make Drew the majority stockholder in the company.

Brook Lynn is worried about Chase because he is late to Leo’s party. Once Chase is told by Portia that he doesn’t have a concussion he takes a rideshare to the Quartermaine Mansion.

Jordan heads to Elizabeth’s house to look at the security footage to see who broke in the house and hit Chase on the head. Elizabeth pulls up the footage but the file with the footage is corrupted.

Dante and Sam make up and decide they need to set boundaries with each other regarding their jobs.

Trina tries to persuade Marshall not to leave town and later she goes to the Savoy to tell Curtis she saw Marshall at the pier and he wants to leave town.

Salina Wu gives Curtis the file on Marshall and he reads the file and gets to the pier before Marshall leaves town.

Harmony gets very angry that Alexis is planning to publish a five-part series about Nina’s court battle for visitation with Wiley. Harmony demands Alexis not publish the series because there is a possibility Willow could find out she isn’t her mother. Alexis is upset about Harmony’s demand and tells her they will have a, serious talk when she returns from work.

Harmony is, about to burn the file Neil had on her when Carly arrives for a visit.

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GH Update Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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At Wyndemere, Nikolas told Esme that his vow renewal had been postponed indefinitely.  Nikolas also pointed out that Ava and Sonny weren’t the only ones who believed Esme was guilty. Esme worried Nikolas was changing his mind about her, but he clarified that Jordan came there with questions and was turned away. That left Esme frustrated as she argued that Jordan would love to make her a scapegoat in Trina Robinson’s case. Esme couldn’t bear the thought of Jordan turning Nikolas and Spencer against her. Nikolas insisted that wouldn’t happen, so Esme took his hand and placed it on her own cheek. After Esme talked about Spencer still being a child in many ways, she acted like she could deal with Spencer’s emotions swinging like a pendulum. It was Nikolas’ opinion that concerned Esme, so he admitted he wasn’t naïve and could tell a lonely heart from a wicked one. Esme was curious which one she had. Nikolas didn’t want to hear any more talk about Esme leaving while she was on Sonny’s radar. Nikolas gently gripped Esme’s shoulders as she smiled and touched him on his arm.

At the Metro Court, Harmony argued that one drink wouldn’t kill Alexis, but Alexis cut Harmony off and told the bartender to put all of the drinks on her tab. Alexis tried to get Harmony to open up to her about what had happened to put her in this condition, but Harmony wouldn’t speak of it. Carly appeared and found out Harmony had been overserved, so she took Harmony’s keys and offered to call Willow. Harmony begged Carly not to tell Willow and became protective of her bag with the incriminating file. Harmony also told Carly she guessed she wasn’t getting that job at the Metro Court now.

Sam witnessed the drunken display and complained to Carly after Alexis took Harmony home. Although Carly was sorry for encouraging Sam to snoop and causing problems with Dante, she wondered if Sam found anything.

Sam admitted she didn’t have time to look through the forensics report, but she knew there was more evidence against Trina.

That left Carly fuming at the thought of the wrong person going to prison.

Carly vented to Sam about Sonny and Nina as well before they took Harmony’s car over to Alexis’ place.

In the meantime, Harmony entered the living room with Alexis and admitted she was terrified of herself.

Alexis could not understand what had gotten Harmony so worked up, she said multiple times that she had never seen her like this before.  Alexis told Harmony about finding Brendan floating in the pier while she waited for the launch to Spoon Island.  She told Harmony that the cops believe his death to be a suicide.

Carly and Sam eventually showed up, so Carly put Harmony’s keys down for her. Harmony stumbled into Carly, who thought maybe she should get some fresh air.

Harmony asked why Carly was being so nice to her and Carly said that Willow was family and she (Harmony was therefore an extension of that family).

“I wish she was mine,” Harmony said leaving Carly reeling.

At Kelly’s, Spencer pretended he was going to tell the truth after Cameron backed him into a corner. Instead, Spencer acted like maybe Trina filmed the video and was part of Josslyn’s plan to set Esme up. Cameron called Spencer a “son of a bitch” and punched him hard. Officer Cabrera witnessed it and arrested Cameron, but Spencer suggested Rory should just let them settle their differences outside.  Spencer accidentally hit Rory in the face as he was gesturing. It was clearly an accident, but the young cop immediately took him into custody as well.  He also refused to listen to Trina’s plea to cut them both some slack.

At the Port Charles Grill, Ava talked to Nina about her petition for custody rights.There was also talk about Nina’s interest in both “Mike” the bartender and “Sonny” the mobster.

Ava suggested that she and Nina weren’t so different after all since neither of them could resist a bad boy!

After Sonny talked to Laura about all the Jennifer and Victor drama, she brought up Esme moving into Wyndemere because of the “chat” that he had with her, which Esme then used as the perfect excuse to get sympathy from Nikolas and Victor. Sonny assured Laura that he wouldn’t hurt Esme, even if she turned out to be guilty.

Once Phyllis called Nina about the gunmen from the robbery being out on the streets again, Nina spoke to Sonny about it.

Sonny was obviously handling it in his own way, but he didn’t want Nina to know the details. Nina assured Sonny that he didn’t have to hide anything from her, but he still took off without sharing what he was up to. Sonny then approached a parked car that had one of the gunmen tied up in the trunk. Sonny said the thug would be joining his friend real soon and laughed before the trunk was shut. Once Sonny rejoined Nina, she worried about the gunmen causing more trouble. Sonny told Nina that the guys got the message and seemed satisfied. Ava let Laura know the vow renewal ceremony was no longer happening.

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GH Short Recap Thursday, April 21, 2022

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Recap written by Eva

Spencer tells Cameron he had to say those terrible things to Jocelyn to keep him from telling Jocelyn and
Trina about his plan to get Esme to admit she filmed and posted the video. Spencer doesn’t press charges against Cameron for punching him. Officer Rory lets Spencer off with a warning but grandmother Laura
makes it clear that he must have more respect for his elders, as well as, the police.

Drew meets with Mia (played by Vanessa Mathison real life wife of Cameron Mathison who plays Drew) an
executive coach who is helping him to decide in which direction he should take Aurora Media.

Britt gets stood up by her Society Setups date so she and Drew talk about how they feel uncertain tabout their future. Drew tells Britt he doesn’t know what to do for his career. Britt tells Drew she doesn’t
know what to do about her social life.

Maxie and Spinelli arrive and Maxie assumes Drew is her date but Britt explains that she was stood up. Spinelli starts defending the guy who stood up Britt. Maxie later asks Spinelli if he is interested in Britt. He says he isn’t, but matchmakers are
a good way to meet people.

Celina Wu hosts her first poker game at the Savoy. Celina promises Curtis he will have Marshall’s confidential police file tomorrow.

Aiden tries to have a seance to call out Franco’s spirit but Chase tells him he doesn’t believe in ghosts and promises Aiden he will find the person doing this to them. Chase calls Kevin and he comes to pick up Aiden and take him back to Laura’s house. Chase later hears a noise and goes to find out what’s happening but when Cameron and Finn arrive home from the police station, they find Chase unconscious on the floor.

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Alexis: How much have you had to drink?

Harmony: Not nearly enough. Come on, Alexis. Live a little. One drink’s not going to kill you.

Alexis: Oh, my god.

Harmony: You know what it’s like to want to forget your troubles.


Josslyn: “We don’t know what Spencer’s actually up to”? I mean, Cam, what does that mean?

Cameron: You — you guys were wrong about him.

Josslyn: Do you hear yourself? Spencer has to know in his heart, deep down, that Esme is guilty of recording and posting that video. But he convinced himself to blame Trina. Why? Because Spencer was too weak and too shallow to stand up against his girlfriend, and now you’re defending him?

Trina: Joss, stop. It’s okay. Let’s all take a step back.

Josslyn: No, no, it’s — it’s not okay. If you don’t call Spencer out, that’s as good as standing with him.

Cameron: Joss, you’d side with him, too, if you knew what I know.

Josslyn: And what is that?

Spencer: Cameron, stop. That’s enough.


Esme: Is Ava working late at the gallery again?

Nikolas: Ava doesn’t share her schedule with me.

Esme: I can cut a cigar and light it for you. One of the many skills I learned, um, growing up overseas.

Nikolas: Not tonight.

Esme: I know you and Ava disagree about my staying here, but it will all be resolved once you renew your wedding vows.

Nikolas: Ava called off the ceremony. We won’t be renewing our vows.


Ava: Oh, started without me, huh? Am I really that late?

Nina: Mnh. I’m early. And thank you for agreeing to meet me on such short notice. I won’t take up too much of your time. Hey, is the launch from Spoon Island waiting for you?

Ava: Wyndemere can wait. So what is this big news you texted me about, huh?

Nina: Well, I didn’t want you to hear it from someone else, just in case the blowback affects Avery.

Ava: What about Avery?

Nina: Well, Scott, he filed the paperwork. I’m going to petition the courts to get visitation rights with Wiley. So, Michael and Willow be damned, and Carly, too. Carly most of all.

Ava: Hmm. Well, I assume that Sonny knows about this. What does he think of it?

Sonny: How long ago? Where are they now? Okay, well, then you know what to do. Yeah, let me know when it’s done. Alright.

Laura: Hi, Sonny.

Sonny: Hi.

Laura: Is everything okay?

Sonny: Yeah, everything’s good. And if it’s not, it will be.


Alexis: Will you please close out my friend’s tab and put it on my account?

Harmony: Alexis, no, no. You have been way too kind to me. Better than I deserve.

Alexis: If we both got what we deserved, we’d both be back in Pentonville.

Harmony: Don’t say that! I just — sorry. I just don’t want to think about that place.

Alexis: Harmony, what is wrong with you? Whatever is going on cannot be that terrible.

Harmony: [ Voice breaking ] Brendan, please listen!

Brendan: I won’t, but the police will listen to everything I now know — today! No!

Harmony: [ Grunting ] I won’t lose my daughter!


Harmony: I need a cab.

Alexis: No, you don’t. I’ll take you home.

Harmony: No, I can’t.

Alexis: Why not?

Carly: Is everything okay?

Alexis: Harmony’s been over-served.

Carly: Okay, I’ll speak to the bartender. In the meantime, I’m going to get you a room so you can sleep it off.

Harmony: No, Carly, that’s alright. Thank you very much. I don’t take charity. Alright, well, then I will call Willow…

Sam: -Mom. –

Carly: …And see if she can help.

Harmony: No, no. Please don’t call my daughter.

Sam: -What’s going on?

Alexis: -I have no idea. This has been a day from hell.

Sam: What happened?


Cameron: You’re right. Enough is enough. If you won’t tell them, then I will.

Josslyn: Tell us what?

Trina: You know what? I-I can’t do this. I’m out of here.

Josslyn: I’ll come with you.

Cameron: No, look, wait, you guys got to hear this.

Trina: Hear what? That Spencer thinks I’m guilty and that you got his back?

Cameron: Yes. No. I mean, look, I-I do, but there’s limits. Just let me explain —

Spencer: Damn it, Cameron, I can speak for myself. Cameron is right. There is something that you guys should know. And I can’t keep it from you anymore.


Esme: Ava called off the wedding vow renewal? I’m so sorry.

Nikolas: To be fair, she only postponed it… indefinitely.

Esme: [ Sighs ] It’s me, isn’t it? Ava doesn’t want me here. I should just go.

Nikolas: Well, even if you were to move out, Ava and I have changed. And I’m not sure how we recapture the spirit that led us to want to renew the vows in the first place.

Esme: You’ll find that magic again. When two people love each other the way that you and Ava do —

Nikolas: love isn’t the problem. Never has been. It’s a matter of trust.

Esme: I know what you mean.

Nikolas: You and Spencer are still struggling with trust issues?

Esme: At least spence doesn’t believe the awful things that Ava and Sonny think about me.

Nikolas: That you’re responsible for that video of Cameron and Josslyn.

Esme: They just refuse to accept that it was Trina, never mind that all of the evidence points towards her, that she had motive and was physically in the cabin while I was long gone. It’s easier to blame me.

Nikolas: It’s not only Ava and Sonny that believe it.

Esme: You’ve changed your mind about me?

Nikolas: Commissioner Ashford was here today. She was asking questions about you.


Ava: So which side will Sonny be on when you go into court demanding the right to see your grandson?

Sonny: You gotta know, if you to court on this and, uh, lines are gonna be drawn, sides are gonna be taken. And if I don’t take a side, that means I’m taking your side.

Nina: Well, Sonny, I would never, ever ask you to choose me over your son.

Sonny: No.

Nina: I wouldn’t do that.

Sonny: Right.

Nina: So if you have to go against me in court and support Michael’s attempt to block my petition, then I’ll understand that.

Nina: I-I told Sonny that I don’t expect him to take a side.

Ava: Well, that’s noble. But with Scott as your lawyer…

Nina: Scott is not gonna put Sonny on the stand, because if he does, I will fire him.

Ava: Wow, well, you — you feel very strongly about protecting Sonny, huh?

Sonny: Thank you very much.

Nina: Well, wh-what’s a girl supposed to do, Ava? He just — he keeps coming to my rescue.

Ava: Hmm. Sounds like a real hero.

Nina: He is.

Sonny: What are you gonna have?

Laura: Information. From you. Tell me about the robbery at Charlie’s.

Sonny: Ah, you know, just a couple of thugs. Um, Brando did the heavy lifting, and then, um, I was just making sure that, uh, Nina wasn’t hurt.

Laura: All in a day’s work, right, Sonny?

Sonny: Yeah, nobody’s going to be, uh, messing with anybody anymore, especially those guys.

Laura: I wish I could say that about whoever killed Luke. The WSB arrested Jennifer Smith.

Sonny: She didn’t seem too threatening when she showed up after Luke’s memorial.

Laura: And I remember you couldn’t get her on a plane home fast enough.

Sonny: Well, you know, she always seemed hung up on Luke, but being hung up on Luke and, you know, trying to kill him is, like, a big jump.

Laura: Yeah. There’s more.

Sonny: Oh?

Laura: She was caught red-handed with the Ice Princess.

Sonny: Well, case closed. That’s it. Or not.


Harmony: No, Carly, please don’t call my daughter, okay?

Carly: Harmony, calm down. You need to calm down.

Harmony: I’m calm, I’m calm. I’m calm. I just need to find my keys.

Sam: Did something happen?

Alexis: I’ll talk to you about it in the morning. I need to take Harmony home.

Carly: Alexis, don’t worry about her car. I’ll have it brought to your house later.

Harmony: Okay. Found them. Okay.

Carly: Okay, I’m going to put those behind the bar…

Sam: Hey.

Carly: …For safe keeping.

Sam: Hey, do you need help?

Alexis: No, I got it.

Sam: Call if you change your mind, okay?

Alexis: I will. I will. Harmony, come on, let’s go.

Harmony: Wait, my — my bag. Guess I’m not getting that job, huh?

Alexis: Let’s go.

Carly: Are you okay with that?

Sam: Hell no, I’m not.


[ Thunder rumbles ]

Alexis: I’ll take your bag.

Harmony: No, I got it.

Alexis: Okay, why don’t you… I’ll make some coffee. Go lie down, okay?

Harmony: Please don’t leave me.

Alexis: Harmony, what — what is going on with you? Are — are you sick?

Harmony: Terrified.

Alexis: Of what?

Harmony: Not what. Who.

Alexis: Who are you terrified of?

Harmony: Me.


Trina: Okay, Mr. Two-faced. What do you think I should know?

Cameron: Go on. Tell her.

Josslyn: Tell her what? What do you and Spencer know that Trina and I don’t?

Trina: Officer Cabrera, are you following me? You keep showing up to Kelly’s every time I’m here.

Rory: Uh, just getting decent coffee for me and the rest of the squad. It’s been a long day. Uh, you okay, Ms. Robinson?

Josslyn: We’re all friends here. Well, some of us are friends.

Rory: Good to know.

Trina: You were saying?

Cameron: Go on, Spencer, don’t stop now.

Spencer: It’s about Josslyn.


Esme: What did Commissioner Ashford want to know?

Nikolas: She has to talk to you and Spencer. The staff informed her that you wouldn’t be speaking with her without an attorney present.

Esme: I doubt the staff came up with that on their own.

Nikolas: I told them what to say and to send the commissioner on her way as politely as possible.

Esme: Thank you for protecting me. Us. I’m sure the commissioner would love to make me the scapegoat.

Nikolas: Mm, from what the staff told me, the commissioner wasn’t accusing you of anything.

Esme: Well, not openly, maybe, but I’m sure she would much rather be building a case against me than Trina. Spencer was just starting to believe in me again, and if the commissioner turns him against me and then convinces you, too —

Nikolas: That’s not going to happen.

Esme: Thank you.


Ava: Those punks would not have tried to rob Charlie’s when my brother owned it.

Nina: Ava, are you implying that they weren’t afraid of Sonny?

Ava: I’m just saying. If you and I know that his time in Nixon Falls changed him, who’s to say word didn’t get out?

Nina: Yeah, but he’s Sonny Corinthos. You should have seen how he and Brando took those thieves down. Even with guns, those punks didn’t have a chance.

Ava: And here I thought you fell for Mike the bartender, not Sonny the mobster. Guess we’re not so different after all.

Nina: And what do you mean by that?

Ava: Couldn’t resist a bad boy.

Laura: The WSB has Jennifer in custody. So as far as they’re concerned, the matter is closed.

Sonny: You think there’s more?

Laura: The Ice Princess doesn’t just connect to Luke’s death.

Sonny: Mm-hmm.

Laura: It brings the Cassadines into it.

Sonny: Victor?

Laura: Yeah. He’s made no secret that he’s got some kind of a plan in the works.

Sonny: Anything I can do?

Laura: Your friend Brick, that guy has his finger in more pies than I can count. If he hears anything…

Sonny: You’ll be the first to know.

Laura: Will I, though, Sonny? I was the last to know that my grandson was moving back to live at Wyndemere. And with his girlfriend. And it was all because of you.


Sam: Harmony Miller was and still is trouble.

Carly: Alright, well, Alexis doesn’t seem bothered by it.

Sam: Well, my mom made it very clear that her friendship with Harmony was her business.

Alexis: I-I was alone in that prison for a long time, and — and Harmony was my only friend. And not only that, New Year’s Eve, you know, I was sitting right there in that chair staring at a bunch of champagne flutes that I was really thinking about downing. And Harmony sat there and talked to me until I came to my senses. So things would have gone a lot differently if it weren’t for Harmony. I really have Harmony to thank for that.

Sam: I had no choice but to back off just now.

Carly: Okay. Well, Harmony is Willow’s mom, so I’m inclined to give her the benefit of the doubt. But getting so drunk at the bar that you can barely stand, that can’t be good for Alexis. But I’m going to stop because I have no right to give you advice.

Sam: You don’t hear me shutting you down.

Carly: That’s because you’re being polite, which is totally unnecessary since I asked you to use your relationship with Dante to find out what the PCPD had on Trina.

Sam: We have been over this, and you didn’t make me do anything that I didn’t want to do. I made the decision to go into Dante’s e-mails and look up forensic information.

Carly: Yes, but after I badgered you about Trina’s innocence and how Esme was guilty, which is true, by the way, but still, I put you on the spot, and I really hope Dante forgave you.

Sam: Mm, we’ve got a lot of work to do on that.

Carly: I’m sorry. But after you saw the forensic e-mail, was there anything that could help Trina?


Cameron: We’re not talking about Josslyn here.

Spencer: I am. I told Cameron I wanted to believe your story, but honestly, I was just trying to please Josslyn because I know that you two are good friends.

Josslyn: Yeah, we’re good friends. We’re best friends. Not that you’d have any idea what that means. Because friendship is just a word to you, Spencer. No, actually, it’s — it’s more of a commodity. It’s something that you buy, like you buy everything else. So it’s no surprise that you can’t wrap your mind around the fact that I actually believe in Trina because I know her.

Spencer: That’s you, Josslyn. Always ready to fight, do whatever it takes to win.

Cameron: Where are you going with this?

Spencer: Why try to throw all the blame on Esme? After we left the cabin that night, you three were all alone, so did you get Trina to film that video of you getting it on with Cameron? What if this was all just Josslyn’s way of framing Esme?

Josslyn: -Oh, my god.

Trina: -Are you crazy?

Cameron: Son of a bitch!


Nina: I have kissed a lot of very handsome frogs, but I’ve never found my prince.

Ava: Well, I have an actual prince. And I’m starting to prefer the croakers on spoon island.

Nina: Uh-oh. What’d Nikolas do now?

Ava: [ Sighs ] Plenty. And I’m furious. But to be fair, I’m not completely blameless in the situation, and nor is your heartthrob over there.

Nina: What’d Sonny do?

Ava: I’m surprised he didn’t tell you. After Trina was wrongfully arrested, accused of being responsible for this revenge porn video, I went to Sonny and I urged him to have A…private chat with Esme.

Nina: He would never hurt a teenager.

Ava: Yeah, no. But he’s certainly an expert at the art of intimidation. He can terrify somebody without even raising his voice. And I was hoping that he would get Esme to confess, but he didn’t get the chance because Nikolas figured out what was going on and came to Esme’s rescue, and she loved that. She played the poor, innocent waif in need of protection. And then the next thing you know, Nikolas invited Spencer and Esme to stay with us without even asking me first.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Nina: Okay, can you just hold that thought, please? Just one second. Hey, Phyllis. Have you recovered from last night? What? Oh, no.

Sonny: Uh, Spencer’s girlfriend and I, we — we had a little chat.

Laura: How little?

Sonny: Well, you got to understand something. Um, after what Esme did with that tape, you know, of Cameron and Josslyn, that cannot go unchallenged.

Laura: And I’m not saying that it shouldn’t, but this is where we part ways, because I do trust the justice system.

Sonny: Even after Trina Robinson got arrested, and now she could go to prison while, uh, Esme is being protected by Nikolas on Spoon Island?

Laura: [ Sighs ] Okay, first of all, who said that Trina Robinson is going to prison? She’s going to get a trial so she can prove her innocence.

Sonny: Right, but Esme can make that difficult for her.

Laura: Sonny. Yes. If anything happens to Esme now, you are suspect number one, and I will have Robert Scorpio prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.

Sonny: Laura, Laura, Laura. Okay, listen, I promise you that even if Esme is found guilty, I won’t touch a hair on her head.

Nina: Hey, Sonny, I’m sorry to interrupt, but I just heard from Phyllis. Those two men that tried to rob Charlie’s, they’re back on the street.


Sam: Dante arrived before I could read the details, but the CSU e-mail said that there was more evidence tying Trina to the crime.

Carly: [ Sighs ] This is bad. Diane said the prosecuting is tough and she has a strong conviction record. And even though I know that Esme framed Trina and planted every shred of evidence, the ADA doesn’t know that. She’s going to use that evidence and send the wrong person to jail.

Sam: Yeah, sometimes law doesn’t have much to do with justice.

Carly: Yeah. Look no further than Nina’s right to petition the court for visitation with Wiley.

Sam: Okay, just because she can petition doesn’t mean she can win.

Carly: I don’t know about that. Nina has a really great way of convincing people that she’s a misunderstood saint. Oh, did I tell you that Sonny cut back on his drinking? Which is great, right? It’s great because it’s great for his health, it’s great for his relationship with Donna and Avery, but guess who convinced him? What?

Sam: Nothing. [ Chuckles ] Nothing, I’m just listening to you vent. Do you feel better?

Carly: Yeah, I know, I said I was making a clean break, right?

Sam: Nice try. We both know it’s never clean.


Harmony: Every choice I make is the wrong one. Up there on Rana point… …it’s a good place to think, right? Wrong. It’s quiet. It’s away from everyone. It looks peaceful, but… looks can be deceiving. And it didn’t help. It made things worse. So what could I do? I just went for a drink.

Alexis: I have not seen you like this before. What happened?

Harmony: I had one hope, one thing to cling to, and it was — it was her. It was Willow.

Alexis: Did you tell her? Did you tell Willow that she wasn’t your biological child? Is that what this is?

Harmony: No. No, not yet. But I will. ‘Cause she’s bound to find out.

Alexis: Well, she’s not going to find out from me. She’ll find out from you. Did you decide to tell her?

Harmony: No. No, not yet.

Alexis: Harmony, I have no idea what is going on with you, but it — [ Sighs ] It — it can’t be as bad as what I just saw.

Harmony: What happened to you tonight?

Alexis: Do you remember the guy that was in my office, b-Brendan Byrne, Neil’s brother?

Harmony: What about him?

Alexis: He’s dead. I found him face down in the harbor


Harmony: W-where was this?

Alexis: On the pier. I was — I was waiting for the launch to go to Spoon Island, and I look over, I see this body floating in the harbor. And then I called the police, and then they fished him out.

Harmony: And you’re sure it was the man I met at your office?

Alexis: I’m positive. Same guy who tried to wrest money from my guilty conscience.

Harmony: You have nothing to be guilty for.

Alexis: I know that. Jordan doesn’t know that. She was filled with questions, looking for a motive.

Harmony: You didn’t kill him! And if the police think that, I’ll —

Alexis: You’ll what? I’m just —

Harmony: I’m sorry, Alexis. You had such a terrible night. And it’s all my fault.

Alexis: I have no idea what’s going on with you. But Brendan’s death is not your fault. You didn’t murder him. By the way, they think it was a suicide.


Carly: I want you to know that I’m grateful for your friendship.

Sam: I’m grateful for your friendship, too. Now, are we ready for a return trip to the hatchet-throwing gallery? Because I think we could use some frustrations to be let out.

Carly: Oh, okay, like Harmony?

Sam: And Esme.

Carly: It’s a deal.

Sam: Oh, can we drop Harmony’s car off at my mom’s on the way back?

Carly: Yes, and that way, you can check on your mom.

Sam: [ Sighs ] Who insists she doesn’t need my help.

Carly: Come on.


Laura: Jordan confirmed it. The gunmen made bail. So… well, I think we’re done here, aren’t we, Sonny?

Sonny: Yeah. Um, I’ll take care of the bill, and…great talking to you.

Laura: Thanks. I’ll catch up with Ava.

Nina: You knew about this, didn’t you?

Sonny: Yeah, I have my sources. Um, some high-priced lawyer showed up at the arraignment and notified the judge that the bail had been paid.

Nina: By whom?

Sonny: Somebody with deep pockets.

Nina: A friend of yours?

Sonny: Nina. I told you these were punks who would try and take advantage of me because Jason’s gone.

Nina: Well, in other words, you’re saying don’t ask too many questions.

Sonny: It’s — it’s better off in the long run.

Nina: Sonny, I don’t know what it was like with you and Carly, but you don’t need to protect me. I know you. And I also know Mike. It doesn’t have to be either/or. Because they’re both you.

Ava: What are the chances those two can actually pull it off?

Laura: Hmm. I think if you and Nikolas can make a go of it, then anything is possible.

Ava: You didn’t pick a very good example.

Laura: I know there’s tension at home now.

Ava: It isn’t home. It’s a boarding house. Everybody has their own room. Nikolas has his, I have mine, Spencer has his, that French devil has hers.

Laura: Hmm. At least she’s not pregnant. That’s something we have to be grateful for. And when you and Nikolas renew your vows —

Ava: Oh. Oh, no, that’s not going to happen.


Esme: Your son is still a child in many ways. His emotions swing back and forth like a pendulum. But…you’re so much more mature and experienced than Spence. If Commissioner Ashford has you thinking the worst of me, I-I wouldn’t be able to bear it.

Nikolas: You’re right. In many ways, my son is still very naive. But I’m not. I know what you’re capable of. I haven’t forgotten that you helped my son terrorize Ava.

Esme: I-I can explain. I don’t need your explanation.

Nikolas: You’re not the only one that’s driven by demons. The kind that force you to do desperate things.

Esme: We’re alike that way.

Nikolas: My mother isn’t sure that I’ll ever outgrow that part of myself. But you still have time to get it right, and I know the difference between a lonely heart and a wicked one.

Esme: Which one am I?


Josslyn: Hey, what is wrong with you?!

Cameron: He does not get to talk to you like that!

Trina: Are you okay?

Spencer: Some things are worth it.

Rory: I saw the whole thing.

Cameron: Well, then you heard what he said.

Rory: You’re under arrest.

[ Handcuffs click ]


Harmony: Is that what the police think? They think that guy, Brendan, committed suicide?

Alexis: I think they’re still investigating. They don’t know. Maybe it’s likely. I mean, he wasn’t murdered for his money, ’cause he was desperate and in debt. I-I mean, I don’t know, who would want him dead?

Harmony: I got to get out of here.

Alexis: Now?

Harmony: Yeah, there’s something I — I need to do.

Alexis: Oh, no, no, no, no, no. You’re not going anywhere right now. Not in this condition.

[ Knock on door ]

Harmony: It’s the police.

Alexis: It is not the police. I’ve already talked to Jordan. Sam?

Sam: Hey, uh…

Carly: We won’t stay long.

Sam: Yeah, Carly’s just dropping off Harmony’s keys.

Carly: I’m putting your keys right here. Please do not go anywhere, okay?

Alexis: I’ll keep an eye on her.

Harmony: Th-thank you. Thank you all. Sorry.

Carly: Oh, oh! Are…


Trina: Y-you can’t arrest Cam.

Josslyn: Hey, he was provoked, alright? Spencer was pretty much asking to get punched.

Trina: Cameron was just standing up for us.

Cameron: Yeah, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

Josslyn: Hey, stop talking!

Rory: You’re Spencer Cassadine. You just did 30 days at Spring Ridge.

Spencer: Yeah, how about you take those cuffs off, and then he and I are going to go work this out outside.

Rory: It’s not that simple.

Spencer: You said that you know who I am!

Rory: I saw what happened —

Spencer: How about you cut me a break?! I am sorry. I did not mean that. That was — that was an accident!

Rory: I’m arresting you, too.

[ Handcuffs click ]


Nikolas: Ava is devoted to Trina. She’s convinced she’s innocent.

Esme: If you ask Ava, I’m guilty of every crime after Cain killed Abel. And I have accepted that nothing I do will change how she feels about me. But what do you think?

Nikolas: Ava and Sonny are in no position to judge you or anyone else for that matter. Neither am I.

Esme: So you’re on my side. But you shouldn’t be. Ava will forgive you if you put me on a launch and send me back to Kelly’s.

Nikolas: But I won’t forgive myself if I put you back in Sonny’s sights.

Esme: It means so much to me that you’re willing to give me a chance, but it comes at a price. Your vow renewal ceremony. You and Ava should be saying those beautiful words to each other, and this house should be filled with life and love. But right now, it’s more like four islands in a very large ocean. And it can’t go on this way. If you and Ava can’t or won’t do something about it… …I will.


Laura: Ava, don’t let your pride get in the way.

Ava: Scott said I was playing right into Esme’s hands, and Spencer’s.

Laura: Hmm. He said that? That’s very wise of him.

Ava: [ Laughs ] Yeah, it is, actually. But my biggest problem isn’t with Esme or Spencer. It’s with Nikolas.

Laura: Well, he is a very proud man.

Ava: It wasn’t pride that brought Esme into our home. It was selfishness, arrogance.

Laura: That kind of blind selfishness is a Cassadine trait. I have struggled with it for years with him. I’ve tried to protect him from his own DNA. But now with uncle Victor back and making all this mischief, it’s just gotten worse. I hope to God it doesn’t go on much longer.

Ava; Do fill me in. If we can get rid of Victor, maybe he can take Esme with him.

Sonny: You’re — you’re a contradiction yourself. You’re fighting tooth and nail to, you know, see Wiley. And then you’re kind enough to keep Baldwin from forcing me to go on the stand so that way I don’t have to choose between you and my family.

Nina: Thank you for the compliment, but I know what you’re doing. You’re trying to change the subject. Sonny, these two thugs, they were confident enough to — to hold us up at gunpoint. What makes you think they’re not gonna come after us again?

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Nina: [ Sighs ]

Sonny: Uh, got to go. I got to, uh… I’ll be back, okay? I’ll be back.

Nina: [ Sighs ]


Josslyn: Please let Diane know that she needs to give me a call when her meeting is done. It’s about Cameron Webber, and he really needs her help.

Trina: Officer Cabrera, please just let Cam off with a warning. Remember the guy who gave me the soft drink? Be that guy for my friend.

Spencer: What about me?

Trina: As much as I really despise Spencer Cassadine right now, he didn’t mean to hit you. It was an accident.

Rory: The commissioner was clear. If I look away after a crime has been committed, it’s a breach of procedure and a failure of my duty as a cop. I witnessed an assault. I have to act on that. And Mr. Cassadine hit me. And hitting a police officer is very illegal. Let’s move.


Nikolas: No more talk of leaving spoon island and returning to that room above Kelly’s. Not as long as you remain on Sonny’s radar.

Esme: Alright. Since you insist, I won’t run out on you. And Spencer, of course.


Laura: You let me worry about Victor. It’s much more important that you don’t give up on Nikolas.

Ava: Even if he doesn’t trust me to be a part of decisions that concern us both?

Laura: Ava, you’re strong enough to stand up to anything that threatens your marriage. So you go home. You tell him he needs to trust you. And then you insist that he show you that you can trust him.


Sonny: How you doing? Don’t worry, you’ll be joining your friend real soon. [ Laughs ]


Carly: Whoa, Harmony, are you okay?

Harmony: I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I’m just — I’m — I’m, um — only ever had, like, an occasional glass of wine, so that whiskey went straight to my head.

Sam: I’m gonna make coffee.

Alexis: Yeah, I’m gonna — I’m gonna get the milk and sugar.

Carly: And some water, too, maybe?

Sam: -Yeah.

Alexis: -Yeah. Thank you.

Sam: For what?

Alexis: For not saying, “I told you so.”

Sam: Well, doesn’t matter what I think about Harmony. She’s your friend. And you stand by your friends.

Carly: Um, so, d-do you want to go outside and get some air?

Harmony: Why? So you can tell me in private what a miserable drunk I am?

Carly: No, because I think it might make you feel better. Hey, Wiley’s family has to stick together, right?

Harmony: Why are you being so nice to me?

Carly: Because Willow’s my family.

Harmony: Wish she was mine.


Sonny: Hey. Sorry I took so long.

Nina: You okay?

Sonny: Yeah, there was just a few loose ends that needed to be tied up.

Nina: Alright, as long as you’re alright. I should be going home. Scott and I have a strategy meeting in the morning.

Sonny: Okay. Um, I’ll — I’ll walk you out.

Nina: Okay. Listen, I don’t want to sound like a-a broken record, okay, Sonny, but how do you know that these two guys aren’t going to be hitting charlie’s again?

Sonny: Trust me, they got the message.

On the next “General Hospital” —

TJ (to Curtis): What is he lying about?

Marshall: I’m leaving Port Charles.

Spencer (to Cameron): We just have to stick to the plan.

Chase: Someone wants us to believe this.

Jordan: Who else was involved.

Britt: Advice can lead you in the wrong direction.

Drew: Not everybody that goes gets to come back.

Maxie (to Spinelli): Don’t say that ever.

Sonny: I think you’re making a big mistake.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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Recap written by Eva

Cameron punches Spencer because he accuses Josslyn of filming the video and framing Trina for it.

Rookie cop Rory Cabrera is at Kelly’s getting coffee so he arrests Cameron. Spencer then gets mad at Rory for bringing up the fact that he just got out of Spring Ridge. Spencer punches Rory and gets arrested too.

Laura tells Sonny that if anything happens to Esme he will be the prime suspect. Sonny promises not to touch a hair Esme’s head. Nina tells Sonny the two guys that robbed Charlie’s Pub got out on bail. Sonny decides to take care of the guys himself.

Harmony gets drunk and Alexis takes her home because she is very drunk and acting strangely. Alexis tells Harmony that she found Brendan’s body in the Harbor and she was questioned by Jordan. Harmony gets really upset because she doesn’t want Alexis to be blamed for Brendan ‘s death. Alexis tells Harmony that the police thinks Brendan committed suicide.

Sam and Carly bring Harmony’s car back to Alexis house and are worried when Harmony almost faints. Sam and Alexis go get Harmony some water and Harmony wonders why Carly is being so nice to her. Carly says that Willow is her family and Harmony tells Carly she wishes Willow was her family.

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GH Transcript Tuesday, April 19, 2022

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Transcript provided by Suzanne
Proofread by Anita

[ Feet shuffling in distance ]

[ Feet shuffling ]

Drew: Ha-ha! [ Breathing sharply ] Oh! Whoa-oh-oh!

[ Both breathing heavily ]

Drew: What is this?

Michael What? What do you mean? What?

Drew: You taking it easy on me because I’m family?

Michael: Oh, since when does our family go easy on each other, huh?

Drew: Aha. That’s a good point. That’s a good point.

Michael: [ Sighs ] Yeah, I suppose I am a little distracted, though.

[ Boxing gloves tap ]

Michael: I, uh — look, Nina’s taking us to court.

Drew: [ Sighing ] Oh. Over Wiley?

Michael: Yeah. [ Sighs ]

Drew: [ Sighs ]

Michael: And I talked Willow into fighting back in a way that, uh, well, let’s just say, might have some serious repercussions.

Drew: [ Sighs deeply ] That’s it. Come on. Get it out there. There you go. Oh, oh. I see, I see.

TJ: Grandpa. Hey.

[ Bag thuds ]

TJ: I just saw Aunt Stella.

Marshall: And?

TJ: She fussed all over me, said it doesn’t look like I’m eating enough.

Marshall: Well, it sounds like she’s back to her old self.

TJ: Right.

Marshall: That’s good.

TJ: Mm-hmm. I made sure to let uncle Curtis now. Nothing’s more important to him than family.


Portia: I’ve seen you go outside the law time and time again to protect your family.

Jordan: And it’s brought nothing but trouble. Which is why I have to play everything by the book.

Portia: Oh, of course you do now, because this is my daughter we’re talking about. Which begs the question… you know what? Never mind. Mnh-mnh.

Jordan: No. You clearly want to say something, so say it.

Portia: I want to know if you’re making this personal, Jordan.

Jordan: I have no reason to make this personal.

Portia: Oh? Oh, really? ‘Cause I can think of one. He used to be your husband.

Jordan: [ Scoffs ]

Curtis: Okay, ladies, take a breath, all right? Before something is said that you can’t take back.


Cameron: Hey, Spencer. Why don’t you put on an apron and — I don’t know — help?

Spencer: All of my energy needs to go into busting Esme right now.

Cameron: Well, some of us can chew gum while we walk. You should try it sometime.

Spencer: You didn’t tell Joss anything, right? About my plan?

Josslyn: Maybe we should try Charlie’s.


 

Valentin: I considered bringing roses. But they die. Whereas a 2010 Pauillac blend from Bordeaux is immortal.

Anna: I do like roses, though. How are you?

Valentin: I’m better now… that I’m looking at you.


Harmony: No matter what I’ve done, Willow, I’ve done it for you.

Willow: Oh, wait. What do you — what do you mean you did it for me? What have you done?

Harmony: Oh, just, um, for starters, I — I declined Nina’s lawyer’s request to speak on her behalf at the hearing.

Willow: Nina’s behalf?

Harmony: Yeah, and I hope it doesn’t backfire and make her even angrier.

Willow: [ Scoffs ] Mom. There is no depth that woman won’t sink to. First, she asks you to try and convince me, your own daughter, to let her see Wiley, and now she wants you to go against me in court? I mean, how does anyone so underhanded live with herself?

Harmony: I wish I knew.


 

[ Water splashing softly, bell clangs in distance ]

Alexis: Oh, my god.


 

Anna: How was your convalescence?

Valentin: Uh, it was too long. Anna, the wine is an apology.

Anna: Yeah.

Valentin: I’m sorry that I stayed away, that I was out of touch.

Anna: I was worried when I couldn’t reach you. [ Breathes deeply ] But I understand your health takes the priority. How’s charlotte?

Valentin: Uh, she’s away at her new boarding school. Seems happy enough.

Anna: I didn’t realize that she was away.

Valentin: Mm. It was a quick decision, but ultimately a good one.

Anna: Oh. Must be very lonely for you when you return home and she’s not there.

Valentin: I’ll survive. I hear you’ve been doing some traveling.

Anna: Not for pleasure.

Valentin: Congratulations. It was a long and winding road, but you stopped Peter.

Anna: I did.


 

Marshall: Friendly wager?

TJ: Okay.

Marshall: Let’s see who can lift more.

TJ: Ha! That’s easy money, old man.

Marshall: [ Chuckles ] Those are famous last words coming from I-need-more-meat-on-my-bones.

TJ: Okay. Look. That’s according to Aunt Stella. Look, I could weigh a million pounds, and she would still say the same thing.

Marshall: Yeah, you’re probably right. Mm-hmm.

TJ: But I’m worried about her. I hope she finds a way to manage her anxiety.

Marshall: Your Aunt Stella is a tough cookie.

TJ: You know, being strong has nothing to do with addressing mental health challenges. To get help, she has to seek out that treatment.

Marshall: Mm.

TJ: Do you know what’s on her mind?

Marshall: Oh, come on. [ Chuckles ] Your — your Aunt Stella doesn’t confide in me.

TJ: I mean, it seemed that way. You two had your heads together right before she collapsed.

[ Feet shuffling ]

Drew: Whoa! [ Chuckling ] Hey. Ha! That’s what I’m talking about! He’s back.

Michael: Okay.

Drew: All right. Hey. Look, man, you’re — you’re not doing anything wrong, okay? I would fight for my kids the same way.

Michael: [ Sighs ] Yeah, I’m not sure you’d approve of my tactics, though.

Drew: Oh? You’d be surprised. [ Breathes deeply ] Let me guess — you’re employing questionable strategies to ensure necessary results.

Michael: Yeah.

Drew: Believe me, I’ve been there.


 

Curtis: It is probably best if we do this in private.

Jordan: I don’t think we need to do this at all.

Portia: So you don’t think that we need to address the elephant in the room, especially since it’s gonna impact my daughter?

Jordan: I was with Curtis. Now he’s with you. Neither of those facts have any bearing on Trina’s situation.

Portia: But it could have an impact on how vigorously you pursue other suspects, other theories. Jordan, given that Trina is my blood, are you telling me that you honestly can be impartial?

Curtis: Uh, you know what? Why don’t we step back? Portia, no one is questioning your right to fight for Trina, and no one is questioning your professionalism.

Jordan: Are you in the same room I am? I resent the implication that my feelings towards Curtis have any bearing on my actions as Police Commissioner, let alone something as important as this.

Portia: So you admit that you do still have feelings for Curtis?


Trina: I’m not going anywhere.

Josslyn: Agreed. Spencer’s the one who should leave.

Spencer: How you doing?

Trina: Does it matter?

Spencer: Of course it matters.

Jordan: Then get your psycho girlfriend to fess up already.

Spencer: Can we please not talk about Esme?

Josslyn: Aw. I thought she was your favorite subject.

Cameron: Okay, look, Spencer was just heading out, right?

Josslyn: What are you even doing here in the first place?

Spencer: It is a public space, last I checked. I mean, with Cameron. Just like us, he wants nothing to do with you.

Cameron: Spencer, uh, came to ask about being put back on the schedule.

Josslyn: [ Scoffs ] You’re not actually giving him his job back?

Spencer: I’m sorry, and how is this your business?

Josslyn: She’s my best friend, and you hurt her. That’s why it’s my business.

Spencer: I want to protect Trina, too!


Drew: You’re a good father, Michael. You’re gonna make the right decision for your family.

Michael: Thanks. So, uh, how’s Scout?

Drew: Fantastic. Oh? She — she asked me to coach her swim team.

Michael: Whoa. [ Chuckles ]

Drew: Right?

Michael: Okay, okay. That — that — hey, that’s awesome, man. I’m happy for you.

Drew: Yeah, thanks. Me too.

Michaeel: So, uh, well, now that things are settled on the Scout front, what’s next?

[ Metal clinks lightly ]

Drew: Can you narrow that down a little bit for me?

Michael: I mean, in terms of your career — you know, what’s — what’s Drew Cain’s future look like?


 

[ Police radio chatter ]

Rory: Are you cold, Ms. Davis? I have a blanket in my squad car.

Alexis: No, I’m just, uh, shocked.

Rory: Do you know the victim?

Alexis: He was face down. I didn’t see him. I hope not. Happening upon a dead body was not in my plans today.

Rory: Uh, what did you have planned? Can you tell me why you were at the pier and — and what you were doing when you found the body?

Alexis: Y-yes. I was on my way to Spoon Island, and, uh, my nephew lives there. I was gonna visit him.


Willow: Mom…really, are you all right?

Harmony: Yeah. Yes. Uh, yeah, it’s just been, um, it’s been a helluva day. Uh. But I’m so much better now that I’m sitting here with you. Can we please change the subject? [ Chuckles ] How’s nursing school going?

Willow: [ Breathes deeply ] I am studying hard for my final exam.

Harmony: Wow.

Willow: Mm.

Harmony: You’re graduating nursing school. I just [Laughs] — I am unbelievably proud of you.

Willow: Well, back at you.

Harmony: What? You’re proud of me?

Willow: [ Chuckles ] Were you not listening before? Yes, you’ve made mistakes, but you’ve taken responsibility and you’ve put all that behind you.

Harmony: I hope you know that… it doesn’t mean I’m not gonna make more mistakes. Willow, you know I have weaknesses, just like everybody else.

Willow: That’s exactly my point. [ Chuckles ] You own up to those weaknesses. You admit who you were and what you did and who you hope to be. It’s honest… and it’s very brave. [ Scoffs ] So am I proud of you? [ Thumps table ] Damn straight I am.

Harmony: [ Sighs ]


Curtis: I think what really matters is that we’re doing best by Trina.

Portia: That’s what I’m trying to do. But you can’t even defend the fact that she’s not even trying to help. Uh. [ Sighs ] [ Voice breaking ] I need to take a minute. Excuse me.

[ Door opens ]

[ Telephone rings in distance ]

Curtis: [ Breathes deeply ]

[ Door closes ]

Curtis: Portia’s under a lot of pressure. [ Sighs ]

Jordan: I know. And I’d be doing the same thing if I were in her shoes. She’s worried about her kid — I get that.

Curtis: Thanks for understanding and for not losing your cool. You know, it’s, uh, I’m sure it’s frustrating, you know, for Portia, not knowing the whole truth.

Jordan: That I am as committed to finding the real perpetrator as you are? I’m doing everything I can to look deeper.

Curtis: I know you are, and, uh, I appreciate it, along with the fact that you called me when they brought Trina in for questioning.

Jordan: [ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Curtis: Oh, um, Jordan. About, uh, what Portia said about your feelings…

Jordan: work.

[ Ringing continues ]

Curtis: Do what you gotta do.

Jordan: Commissioner Ashford.


Spencer: I’m still your friend, Trina.

Josslyn: Oh, my god.

Spencer: What?

Josslyn: Yeah, Spencer, you’re a really good friend. You know, you’re protecting a criminal who violated us and framed her for it.

Spencer: You know what, Joss? Someday, you’re gonna be embarrassed that you assumed the worst of me.

Josslyn: Oh. Is that a threat? No, I just —

Britt: Ah, ah. Spencer, I think we should leave now. Let’s go.

Spencer: I hope that we can talk soon.

Trina; Thanks, but I think I’ve heard enough from you. [ Sighs ]


Anna: It was always my intention to hold Peter accountable so that his victims could have their day in court, have some kind of closure. But in the end…he’d just given in to his worst impulses, and he was almost a mirror image of Faison. I just — I couldn’t allow that to continue.

Valentin: I don’t blame you. He couldn’t be redeemed, Anna. There was nothing left to do. Just put him in the ground and keep the world safe from him. And Felicia did that.

But it was my call not to summon help. I chose not to. I let Peter die.


Spencer: Now that we’re seated [ Sighs ] Why are we here?

Britt: Your antics cost me the coffee I wanted at Kelly’s. You can order whatever you want — it’s on me.

Spencer: You don’t have to buy me dinner.

Britt: Oh, don’t you worry. You’ll be singing for your supper. So, uh, what’s happening with your friends?

Spencer: Pretty sure they’d say “former friends” now.

Britt: No way. You, Cameron, and Joss have been getting into mischief together since you were adorable little twerps.

Spencer: We grew up.

Britt: Grew up and started threatening each other?

Spencer: That wasn’t a threat. Joss misunderstood.

Britt: Well, maybe you should make her understand.

Spencer: What I was trying to say was she’d be sorry if she accused me of not caring about what happened to them.

Britt: Are you talking about the sex tape? Hey, I don’t — I don’t understand. Why would they think you wouldn’t care?

Spencer: Because I’m still with Esme. Or not not with her, at least. And they think that she’s responsible for the sex tape.

Britt: Okay. What do you think?


 

Drew: Honestly, I don’t know what my plans are. I mean, there’s Aurora, obviously. I just haven’t — just haven’t really found my sweet spot yet.

Michael: Well, I’d love to bounce some ideas around with you…

Drew: Mm!

Michael: …If you’re game.

Drew: Always.

Michael: Yeah? Okay. ‘Cause I have some thoughts on how to grow digital.

Drew: See, just the way you’re even talking about it, like, that passion, I — I just wish I had as much passion for the company as you do.

Michael: Well, you know, if not Aurora, there’s always ELQ.

Drew: [ Sighs ] Ah. Uh, that’s dicey territory there.

Michael Well, yeah, with our family, what isn’t?

Drew: [ Chuckles ]

[ Water bottle lid opens ]

[ Metal clinks ]

Michael: Now, have you given any thought into getting your shares back from Valentin?

Drew: [ Breathes sharply ]


 

Valentin: Tell me you’re not feeling guilty.

Anna: I did. Yeah, I mean, I denied medical attention to my own nephew. I waited, and I watched him take his last breath.

Valentin: Could he have even been saved?

Anna: We’ll never know, will we? And I carried that burden. But I don’t know. I mean, now I feel… at peace [Sighs] A little bit.

Valentin: Good.

Anna: I-I realized that we can talk all we want about the responsibility that we may bear in terms to who Peter became. But the fact is, he was an adult, and — and he forged his own path, and at every opportunity, he chose the wrong one.

Valentin: You’re a hero.

Anna: No. God, no. No, no. No. I would not say that.

Valentin: I’m saying it.

Anna: Would you have done the same thing?

Valentin: Yes, I absolutely would have done the same thing. And that last breath that Peter took — I would have enjoyed watching him take it.


 

Willow: Well, I think I’ll try and grab a quick hug from Michael before heading to the hospital.

Harmony: Ah, young love.

Willow: Oh, not so young anymore.

Harmony: Oh, my goodness. Bite your tongue.

Willow: [ Chuckles ]

Harmony: [ Chuckles ]

Willow: You’re sure you’re okay?

Harmony: Yeah, yeah. Yes, I just — you know, I got to get used to being alone, on my own.

Willow: Uh, what does that mean?

Harmony: Just that I will be moving out of Alexis’s eventually.

Willow: Well [Scoffs] You may be living alone, but you have us, mom. Which reminds me, I’ve been meaning to ask you if you have some free time soon to take Wiley to the aquarium.

Harmony: Really?

Willow: Yes. He’s on this huge aquatic animal kick. I know he’d love it. [ Chuckles ]

Harmony: Not more than I would, so sign me up.

Willow: Okay, great. I really want Wiley to spend more time with his grandmothers, the ones who care and deserve to be in his life — that’s you, by the way. [ Chuckles ]

Harmony: I can’t wait.

Willow: Okay, well, then I’ll text you, and we’ll set it up.

Harmony: Yeah.

Willow: Okay.

Harmony: [ Sighs ] [ Sighs ]


 

Marshall: So, has my grandson picked a specialty yet?

TJ: Well, I’m still weighing my options. But I gotta say — assisting in surgeries has been really exciting.

Marshall: Ooh, what about it gets your heart pumping?

TJ: Yeah, um, I think it’s the constant mastery that’s required. Like, when I first picked up an arthroscope, it felt so foreign, and now it’s like an extension of my arm.

Marshall: I feel that way every time I pick up my clarinet. Mm-hmm.

TJ: Yes! The surgical team…

Marshall: right!

TJ: …Is like a band, you got your nurses…

Marshall: [ Scatting ]

TJ: …Your anesthesiologists…

Marshall: [ Scatting ]

TJ: …Your surgical techs.

Marshall: [ Scatting ]

TJ: Everyone lending their individual talent to create a symphony, yes.

Marshall: You know, I don’t think I’ve ever heard playing music compared to saving lives. But, hey, man, passion is passion. And I’m so happy that you found yours. Yeah. [ Laughs ]


 

Rory: So after getting a closer look, you confirmed it was a body in the water and then called 911.

Alexis: Correct.

[ Police radio chatter ]

[ Air horn blows in distance ]

Jordan: I’m sorry you had to see this. Yeah. If you’re done with your statement, you’re free to go.

Alexis: Thank you. I-I would really appreciate it.

[ Police radio chatter ]

Rory: Commissioner? License I.D.s the deceased as a Brendan Byrne.

[ Police radio chatter ]

Alexis: Did you say Brendan Byrne?

Jordan: You know him?

Alexis: I do.


 

Anna: I did what I did. I don’t think I regret it [Sighs] But I’m not a hero.

Valentin: Maybe none of us are. Well. In the end, you weighed your misgivings over letting Peter die… …against your desire to end the torment of others. And you sacrificed your own peace of mind to do it. I think that’s pretty heroic. You’re not convinced?

Anna: Would you be if it were you?

Valentin: Yes. I don’t have a problem making impossible decisions.

Anna: If Jennifer was framed, our next move is to find this man that she brought to her room. I think once we find Francois Olivier, then we should get the truth.

Valentin: I would never judge you for that. And I hope you would never judge me.


Spencer: Now [Sighs] The evidence points to Trina.

Britt: That doesn’t answer my question. Do you believe Trina filmed and released that video?

Spencer: She swears she didn’t. But so does Esme. So it doesn’t really matter who I believe, because either way, someone ends up hurt.

Britt: Yeah, that’s a really crappy position to be in.

Spencer: Have you ever been there? Where doing the right thing could make people hate you?

Britt: More than once. This is going to shock you, but interpersonal relationships are not my strong suit. Once you’re known for less-than-honorable intentions, it’s hard for people to recognize your good ones.

Spencer: Hard, but not impossible, right? There is still hope for me and my friends?


Cameron: I don’t want to come off like I’m team Spencer —

Josslyn: Oh, I hate this already.

Cameron: But he’s got to be in a weird position.

Josslyn: In what universe?

Cameron: Well, it must be a total mind trip to be told that your longtime girlfriend is actually a nightmare.

Josslyn: Okay, well, I have zero patience for any of this angst that Spencer might be feeling, okay? There’s a right and a wrong here, and it is so glaringly obvious. But Spencer is just so far under Esme’s spell, he refuses to see it.

Trina: I need a minute.

Josslyn: Hey. Do you want me to come with you?

Trina: No, I’m — I’m good.

Josslyn: Sticking up for Spencer? I mean, really?

Cameron: I’m not sticking up for him.

Josslyn: Well, it sure sounded like it.

Cameron: But I-I was just trying to put things in perspective.

Josslyn: There is no perspective.

Cameron: I heard you. There’s a right, and there’s a wrong —

Josslyn: But you don’t agree?

Cameron: I-I do, but there’s just so —

Josslyn: Well, Cam, you’re letting Spencer in here, hanging out. I mean, I ask him to leave, and you say nothing. Whose side are you on?


[ Telephone ringing in distance ]

Portia: [ Chuckles ] I thought you would have left by now.

Curtis: Is that what you want?

Portia: No. But I wouldn’t have blamed you if you did.

Curtis: I had to see that you were okay.

Portia: [ Sighs ] I am now. Curtis, I’m so sorry.

Curtis: About what?

Portia: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. Let me start from the top, um — uh, causing a scene, going off on Jordan when she didn’t deserve it, and somehow I was able to make Trina’s arrest about the three of us…

Curtis: Portia, there’s no apologies necessary, okay? You were terrified for your daughter. Nobody expects you to hold that in. Maybe not, but I could have done a whole lot better job of that. I mean, good God. [ Voice breaking ] I accused Jordan of punishing Trina because I happen to be with you now. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. [ Chuckling ] I’m overthinking everything.

Curtis: I mean, there’s nothing wrong with you, okay? [ Sighs ] You, uh — you were frustrated. I get it.

Portia: And do you think that Jordan will get it, too?


 

Jordan: How did you know Mr. Byrne?

Alexis: He’s ne– was the brother of my ex, Neil Byrne.

Jordan: Local?

Alexis: Uh, he’s not from Port Charles.

Jordan: When was the last time you saw him?

Alexis: Neil’s funeral. I-it was a while — a while back, a-and then just the other day.

Jordan: So you spent time with Mr. Byrne since he came to Port Charles?

Alexis: No, I wouldn’t consider it “spending time.” He stopped by my office. He needed help.

Jordan: What kind of help?

Alexis: Financial. He — he wasn’t specific. I think maybe he was looking for a job.

Jordan: Why you? And why so long after his brother had died?

Alexis: That’s what I would like to know, especially after the way he treated me at the funeral.

Jordan: How was that? I take it you and the deceased were not on the best of terms.


 

Drew: Oh, you’re right, you’re right. I gotta stop dragging my feet, and I have to make a decision about those shares.

Marshall: Drew. How’s it going?

Drew: Marshall. How are you?

Marshall: All right. I’m, uh… good. …I’m ready to pursue that job you offered.

Drew: Oh, uh, I-I’m — I’m sorry. The — the board already green-lit another candidate.

Marshall: [ Chuckling ] We just spoke about it a few days ago. You said you were still interviewing.

Drew: Yeah, we were until the right fit came along. I’m — I’m really sorry, but if another opportunity arises, I’ll be sure to let you know.

Marshall: [ Scoffs ] Will you?

Drew: I beg your pardon?

Marshall: It’s hard not to wonder if you ever had any intention of giving me a job.


 

Michael: Uh, look, I’m gonna go hit the showers, give you guys some time to talk.

Drew: No, that’s — that’s really not necessary. Mr. Ashford, with all due respect, you didn’t follow up.

Marshall: Yeah, yeah. So you had to move on.

Drew: That’s right.

Marshall: More like you and my son — my son — you got all you needed from that fake interview.

TJ: Wait. What does uncle Curtis have to do with this?

Marshall: You want me to tell him or should I? [ Breathes deeply ] Curtis and this man, they came up with a fake job opportunity in order to get me to agree to a background check.

TJ: No.

Marshall: Yes.

TJ: What?

Marshall: I’m just curious — who pitched the idea first? Was it you, Mr. Cain? Must be nice having all that time and money on your hands.

Michael: No, no, that’s unnecessary.

Drew: N– no. Let Mr. Ashford say his piece.

Marshall: Not all of us are born with silver spoons in our mouths, Mr. Cain. Some of us have to work to survive. But then again, you — you wouldn’t understand that, would you? Would you?

TJ: Grandpa.

Michael: Well, he’s [Scoffs] — He’s got you all wrong.

Drew: Ah. Actually, I think he summed up my situation perfectly.


 

Curtis: Jordan understands the pressure you’re under. She doesn’t hold it against you.

Portia: I still need to apologize. And I will. I will. But I don’t think that I was entirely wrong, Curtis.

Curtis: About?

Portia: I know that you left your marriage behind. But can you honestly say that Jordan has, too?

Curtis: I don’t know, but, um, I do know that, uh, Jordan won’t let her feelings impact the case. With Jordan, work comes first. Work always comes first. Our divorce is a testament to that.

Portia: I saw the look you two gave each other when I said she wasn’t impartial.

Curtis: Jordan believes that there’s, uh, more to Trina’s case than meets the eye.

Portia: Well, Trina feels the same way, too. I’m glad that somebody’s finally confirming it. Good. Uh, okay. So what’s Jordan doing to dig deeper?

Curtis: She’s doing what she can, but you know how it goes.

Portia: She can’t give you any details. Yeah, of course. [ Stammers ] You know what? I don’t even care. It’s at least comforting to know that Jordan doesn’t believe that this case should be closed.

Curtis: Baby… not by a long shot.


 

Cameron: Look, I’m on the side of truth, okay?

Josslyn: What does that even mean?

Trina: Please tell me we’re not still talking about Spencer.

Cameron: Well, I’m ready to move on.

Josslyn: Well, I’m not. Please promise me you’re not gonna put him back on the work schedule here.

Trina: Don’t block him because of me.

Josslyn: He deserves to be blocked, Trina.

Cameron: Okay. And what if he needs the money?

Josslyn: He doesn’t.

Trina: Okay, let’s just back this up.

Josslyn: He has no right to work here, Cam.

Cameron: Well, Joss, it’s my call. And if he wants his job back, I’m not gonna get in his way.

Josslyn: And if that stands in our way?

Cameron: Well, then maybe you guys have to find another place to hang out.


 

Anna: You understand that there’s no judgment between us, right? There never is. And oddly…I trust you.

Valentin: And I trust you.

Anna: Your father, not so much. Have you seen Victor lately?

Valentin: No. Why?

Anna: Doesn’t matter. It’s nice that you’re back.

Valentin: Mm.

Anna: I missed my compatriot while you were away.

Valentin: Is that what I’ve been reduced to? I’m a compatriot?

Anna: Do you want to be something more? Shall I open this bottle of wine?

Valentin: Mm-hmm. I would like nothing more, but I have to take a rain check.

Anna: Big plans, huh?

Valentin: Something like that, yeah.

Anna: Well, I can’t promise that this will be here when next you come.

Valentin: I wish I had been there with you when Peter died. And I-I-I understand completely that you are capable of taking care of it on your own.

Anna: I think that it had to be me — doing it without you.

Valentin: I get that. And we have been together all along. I just wish we could have seen it through together.

Anna: [ Sighs ] I wish that, too. I think being alone was what I needed — it certainly wasn’t what I wanted.

Valentin: You had Dante and Drew and F-Felicia.

Anna: Yeah. They were incredible. But in that moment when I looked down and I saw that Peter was gone, all I wanted was to look up and see you.


 

Harmony: [ Clears throat ] Hey, sorry. Can you remind me where the restroom is?

Waiter: [ Clicks tongue ] Yeah. It’s the second door on the right. Of course, duh. [ Chuckles ] It’s like I’ve never been here before. Thanks.


 

Alexis: If it’s all right with you, I’d — I’d like to go.

Jordan: Just one more question. You mentioned that Mr. Byrne had fallen on hard times.

Alexis: Yes.

Jordan: Did he strike you as desperate enough to end his life?

Alexis: Uh… do you think it’s suicide?

Jordan: I don’t know. I’ll need to wait for the medical examiner’s report, but I’m not ruling anything out.

Alexis: All right. Thank you.

Jordan: I thought you were heading to Spoon Island.

Alexis: I’m not really in the mood to visit anyone right now.

Jordan: Because you knew Mr. Byrne? Or because the circumstances surrounding his death are suspect?

Alexis: Jordan, if you have any more questions, you need to talk to my attorney. You know her — Diane Miller.

Jordan: I thought you might say that.


 

Britt: The only thing you have control over is you. Trust your gut — no matter the fallout.

Spencer: Thank you.

Britt: That’s pretty generic advice, but if it helped, I’m happy.

Spencer: You always help.

Britt: Moi? [ Laughs ]

Spencer: I mean it. Since I was a little kid, you’ve always been there for me, despite my [Breathes deeply]

Britt: Many screw-ups. Many, many screw-ups.

Spencer: Having you in my life has made a world of difference.

Britt: Spencer. Listen, whatever mistakes you’ve made, you are worthy of love — remember that.

Spencer: Only if you do, too. Thanks for dinner.

Britt: Anytime. [ Sighs ] I don’t care what you say, Mom. His cat is cute.


Josslyn: I cannot believe you’re not backing me on this. After what Spencer did to Trina…

Cameron: look, I know what Spencer did to Trina. It was all kinds of wrong, but we’re talking about a job here, not matching BFF tattoos.

Josslyn: You’re doing him a favor, Cam, and I cannot understand why.

Trina: Joss, it’s okay.

Josslyn: No, it’s not. It’s not okay. [ Scoffs ] Guys always forgive each other.

Cameron: Well, that’s ridiculous.

Josslyn: But true.

Cameron: No, so, what, I’m just lumped in with all the guys now?

Josslyn: Well, it’s news to me, too, Cam, but apparently my boyfriend is a part of some almighty boys’ club. I could never be civil with Spencer after he stood by that witch —

Cameron: You know, you could if you actually knew what he was up to!


 

Portia: You know, I never even asked you why you came here to the hospital.

Curtis: I’m more concerned about you.

Portia: [ Chuckles ] Unh-unh. I’m not buying that. Something’s wrong. Is it Aunt Stella or…?

Curtis: No, she’s fine, um, but you are on the right track. Has to do with family.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Curtis: Do you mind if I take this?

Portia: No, no, no. Go ahead. Take it.

Curtis: Hey, Drew. What’s up?

Drew: Marshall was just here.

Curtis: What happened?

Drew: He knows that the job at Aurora was a setup. I tried to convince him otherwise, but he was too quick.

Curtis: How’d he take it?

Drew: Not well. I’m sorry.

Marshall: Don’t be. [ Breathes deeply ] My father’s whole life is built on lies. I suppose at some point he should realize that one day they would catch up to him.


 

Alexis: Hi. I’ll have a cranberry and soda, please.

Harmony: No. No cranberry and soda. [ Chuckles ] She’ll have what I’m having.


 

Jordan: Rory, come here. What do you see?

Rory: Uh, red markings near the victim’s trachea.

Jordan: There’s blood pooling under the skin. Was this injury sustained pre- or post-mortem?

Rory: No time to bruise, so it probably occurred in the hours before he was in the water.

Jordan: Very good. And what can you tell me about the shape of the marks?

Rory: Consistent with fingers?

Jordan: Mm.

Rory: So he was grabbed, but when?

Jordan: That’s the million-dollar question. And the answer may tell us if it was suicide, an accident, or straight up murder.


 

Anna: Were you going on lots of walks while you were recuperating?

Valentin: What? Why would you ask that?

Anna: Because you’ve got a tan.

Valentin: Yeah, walks. It’s amazing what getting your legs moving will do for your mind and your spirit. I’ll see you again soon. Save me a glass of the Bordeaux.

Anna: Well. Bye. [ Sighs ]

[ Knock on door ]

Anna: Did you forget something?

On the next “General Hospital” —

Laura: You are suspect number one.

Esme (to Nikolas): You’ve changed your mind about me.

Cameron (to Spencer): If you won’t tell them, then I will.

Alexis (to Harmony): Who are you terrified of?

Ava (to Nina): What is this big new you texted me about?

Carly (to Sam): Was there anything that could help Trina?

Sonny: Case closed. That’s it.

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At the gym, Michael is sparring with Drew when T.J. walks in.  Michael tells Drew that Nina is taking Michael and Willow to court over visitation rights to Wiley. Michael says that he began a battle that could get very nasty.  Drew tells him that he is a good father and that he would do exactly what he is doing if he were in his place.

T.J. and Marshall discuss what T.J. is considering to be his specialty since he is getting close to that point in medical school when students decide.  T.J. tells Marshall that he feels a real camaraderie when he is working on a surgical team. 

Marshall approaches Drew, while Michael is still with him and says that he is ready to talk about the job that Drew offered him.  Drew says that he is sorry but they have already moved on with another candidate.  Marshall sees right through the whole scheme.  He realizes that Curtis asked Drew to pretend to hire him simply so that Drew could pull a background check on Marshall.  

Britt pulls Spencer out of Kelly’s when he and Josslyn get into a heated argument over his apparent blind loyalty to Esme.  Cameron tries to talk Joss down and tells her that Spencer has asked to come back to work there.  Joss can’t believe that Cameron is even considering allowing Spencer to hang out there let alone coming back to work.  Trina says that she needs a minute and when she comes back to the table Cameron and Josslyn are still arguing about Spencer.  Josslyn says that she can’t believe that Cameron isn’t backing her on this.  Cameron says that the decision to rehire Spencer will be his to make and won’t be influenced by drama that seems to surround them now. Josslyn says, “this is so typical, guys always forgive guys.”  Cameron is offended and says that Joss wouldn’t be mad at Cameron if she knew what he was really up to.

Britt gives Spencer a shoulder to lean on. He tells her about the sex tape and the terrible place he is in, being stuck between friends who think he is disloyal and a girlfriend he is pretending to love while he gathers evidence.  Spencer tells Britt that talking to her has always made things better.  Britt says that Spencer will always do the right thing in the end.  Spencer thanks her for dinner and then leaves.

Portia and Jordan are at odds over Trina’s case.  Curtis asks them to take a deep breath. They move their conversation to a private office but Portia tells Jordan outright that she can’t be impartial about the case because of the elephant in the room, that being Curtis.

Alexis is horrified when she finds Brendan’s body in the water at the pier.  She is even more horrified when the police identify the victim as Brendan.  She tells Jordan that she knew him that he was the brother of her ex-boyfriend but she hasn’t seen him since the funeral.  Except for a few days prior when he stopped by her office looking for a job.  Jordan continues to come up with questions for Alexis and finally when Alexis says she is going home that she no longer feels like visiting Nikolas, Jordan asks if that is because she is not in the mood or is upset over the grisly discovery.  Alexis tells Jordan if she has anything further to say she will need to contact her attorney, Diane Miller.

Valentin shows up at Anna’s place bearing wine as a gift.  He tells Anna he has heard that she has been doing some traveling. Anna says that the travel has been strictly business.  Anna tells Valentin about the night she allowed Peter to die without medical attention.  Valentin says that Peter couldn’t be redeemed and that Anna made the right call.  He goes a step further by saying that he would have enjoyed watching Peter take it.  Anna says that she has missed him and she can’t believe that he never bothered to call.  Anna is clearly not pleased with the situation with Valentin.  She asks him if he has seen his father lately.  Valentin says that he has not seen him in awhile.  Valentin then decides he will not be able to stay for the wine.  Anna says that it’s his decision but tells him not to expect her to keep it for him.  They go to the door and say goodbye, the tension is palpable.  Then immediately after closing the door, Valentin knocks again.  Anna asks if he’s forgotten something and they share a passionate kiss.

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, April 19, 2022

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Recap written by Eva

Portia argues with Jordan because she thinks Jordan thinks that Trina is guilty of posting the video of Cameron and Josslyn. Portia talks to Curtis later and realizes she is trying to prove that Trina is innocent.

Marshall figures out that Curtis and Drew set up a fake interview for an Aurora Media interview so they could do a background check on him.

Cameron and Josslyn argue because Cameron wants to give Spencer back his job. Cameron almost tells Josslyn and Trina about Spencer’s plan.

Anna and Valentin have a long talk and she confides that she let Peter die and he tells her he would have done the same thing.

Alexis finds Brendan Byrne’s body in the water at the pier and she becomes a suspect when she tells Jordan Brendan came to Port Charles to ask her for a job.

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At General Hospital, Liz informs Portia that there are notes missing from one of her exams and she needs the paperwork. Portia snaps at her and tells her she hasn’t finished them yet. She tells Liz to work with what she has until she has time to complete the notes.  Liz says that she can’t complete her work without the notes and she has to finish the notes before she looks in on her own patients. LIz tells Portia it is not the nurse’s responsibility to get the doctor to finish their notes. After Portia snaps at her again, Liz

calms things down by taking Portia aside and Portia admits that she’s been so preoccupied about Trina’s case it has made her forgetful. She apologies to LIz. They discuss their mutual problems and how overwhelmed they are.

Liz admits that she has more problems than Cam and the video. She fills Portia in on the break-ins and the strange dream. Portia apologizes for not checking in on her before and then gets called away to see a patient.

Alexis speaks with Finn at addicts anonymous about Harmony and what a good friend she’s been. After inviting her to move in, however, she discovered that she’d been there before. Now she feels like she doesn’t know her at all.

They talk about his relationship with Liz. He fills Alexis in on the stalker and the fact that he basically comes and goes as he pleases in Liz’s home. Finn also tells her about Liz’s dream and the fact that they can’t seem to make heads or tails of it. Alexis suggests Liz make an appointment with Kevin. Maybe through hypnosis Kevin can help her to clarify what is going on.

Liz later bumps into Finn by the elevators. He urges her to speak to Kevin. Maybe he can help her remember something that could be useful. Liz is all for therapy but never thought of using it to try to clear up the dream. When she answers a phone, someone says, “Don’t forget me.” She’s terrified, but it’s just a patient requesting care. When Alexis gets to her office, she finds Valentin spinning around in her chair. They hug and catch up. He says he’s back and better than ever. She senses he wants something. Valentin thinks a media company in the family could be useful and his father agrees with him.Alexis warns that if Victor wants to get close to him, he’s not being paternal, it’s something else. She won’t let her paper be used by the family. Valentin reminds her that you can’t pick your family. “On the contrary, you have to,” she says.

Laura joins Robert, Felicia, and Anna at her place. They inform her that a suspect in Luke’s death has been arrested: Jennifer Smith. So far, there is no evidence that she was working with Victor. Laura doesn’t believe for a minute that Jennifer is smart or capable enough to pull something like the cable car accident along with the theft of the Ice Princess alone.  She says the Cassadine family are definitely involved. All of this activity, plus his attempts to manipulate Drew means that Victor is up to something. Robert can think of a surefire way to find out and suggests that Anna use her relationship with Valentin.

Felicia tries to grill her about this “relationship,” so Anna changes the topic and reminds them of the man who was with Jennifer before she was arrested. Valentin shows up on Anna’s doorstep as Robert walks out. “Speak of the devil,” says Scorpio. Anna and Valentin are happy to see each other.

Brad and Britt have lunch outside.  They discuss his job interview which Britt is initially hesitant to discuss.  Brad senses that she is avoiding the topic and asks Britt what is going on.  He wants to know if Terry is having second thoughts about hiring him. Britt says that it is not that.  But, flashing back in her mind to Selina threatening to send Britt to prison if she did not do her bidding.  Britt asks Brad why he would want to work as orderly?  She suggests he work somewhere else other than General Hospital.  Brad says that he is open to other things and says that the one thing he wants is for both he and Britt to be living their best lives. Immediately bringing down the mood of the moment, Selina appears and insists she has a job for Brad and that he come with her immediately.

On the docks, Curtis runs into Jordan, they have a brief conversation and catch up but Jordan doesn’t tarry long, she has a lot to do. When Jordan leaves, Selina appears and says she “thought she would never leave.” Her people accessed police files and discovered that Marshall was never in witness protection. He won’t get the records she has found until he holds up his side of their bargain.

Jordan drops by the hospital to check on Portia. The women immediately begin arguing about the Trina situation. Jordan tells Portia she is doing everything she can do for Trina. But, Portia quickly reminds her that Jordan has always been willing to go outside the law for her family. Jordan reminds Portia how much trouble that has caused her in the past. Portia accuses her of making the case personal. Curtis arrives and spots them together.

Harmony flashes back to Brendan blackmailing her as she tries to break into his room at the Metro Court. A maid finds her and asks if she’s a guest. Harmony says that she is and is just having trouble locating her key. She locates the key and goes into Brendan’s room.  She quickly locates her psychiatrist assessment and other files related to her.  She then goes down to the bar, she orders a double, and the bartender asks her if it’s been a hard day.  She says, “ you have no idea.”  Harmony flashes back to her confrontation with Brendan and him going over the cliff. Willow pops up and finds her looking flushed. Sitting down, Willow admits she’s a bit under the weather.  Harmony promises to be there for her as long as she can be. “Are you going somewhere?” asks Willow. She really appreciates how hard she has been working to rebuild their relationship. Tearing up, Harmony tells her how much that means. Taking her hand, Willow assures her that their past doesn’t have to keep hanging over them. Harmony says that no matter how hard she keeps trying, the past keeps coming after her.  Willow asks if this has something to do with Brendan. Harmony is shocked that Willow recalls his name and tells her that whatever she has done she has done for Willow. 

Alexis is horrified when she is walking on the pier and finds Brendan floating in the water.

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Brad: [ Chuckles ]

Britt: Hmm. Oh, look. Carbs, sugar, and sugar.

Brad: What? We need energy.

Britt: Isn’t this a bit overboard? Hey, it’s not every day I get to help my bestie find the love of her life. Pull up those matches, and let’s ogle some men.


Anna: Oh, thank you so much for coming by on such short notice.

Laura: Happy to do it. It actually gives Jake and Aiden some guy time with Grandpa Kevin, so…

Anna: Oh, that’s sweet. Yeah. Come on in, please.

Felicia: Hi, Laura.

Laura: Hi.

Robert: Laura.

Laura: Hi.

Anna: Hi. So…Felicia and I, we just got back from Tahiti, and we had some information that we wanted to share with you both.

Felicia: It’s a lead on the Ice Princess.

Anna: Did you find the diamond? We did, and, uh, you both should know that a suspect has been arrested in regards to Luke’s murder.


Elizabeth: Dr. Robinson? Dr. Robinson.

Portia: Yes. Yes, yes. I’m sorry.

Elizabeth: We have a problem.


Brendon: My brother, Neil, kept your file in a lockbox, probably wondering whether he should turn you in to the cops. When Neil died, I inherited that lockbox, and I had no idea that I would stumble across all of that incriminating information — such as your daughter, Willow, isn’t actually your daughter.

Maid: Excuse me. Can I help you?

Harmony: Hey. I’m — I was just looking —

Maid: Are you a guest here?


Alexis: Sorry I didn’t get a chance to say hi earlier.

Finn: What? Oh, that’s okay.

Alexis: Your understanding is very moving. I would have been here on time, but I-I got held up at work.

Finn: Trouble in the Fourth Estate?

Alexis: A pushy freelancer.

Finn: Care to share?


Selina: I’ll begin arrangements for the first game.

Curtis: No.

Selina: Mr. Ashford, I’ve been more than fair.

Curtis: My last term is non-negotiable. There will be no games unless I get the information that I asked you for.

Selina: Then we have a deal.

Curtis: Jordan.


Harmony: Yes. Yeah. I just checked in, so… I hope I haven’t lost my key. [ Chuckles ] Ah. There. Found it.

Maid: Enjoy your stay.

Harmony: Thank you.

[ Lock beeps ]


Alexis: So, I invited Harmony to live with me.

Finn: Oh. Well, how did, uh — how did Kristina take that?

Alexis: Better than Sam.

Finn: Ah. Oh. Ow.

Alexis: You know she’s been a really good friend to me, right, at Spring Ridge, and she’s having a really hard time, so I wanted to help her out.

Finn: Well, helping a friend is one thing. Letting them move in, that’s a…

Alexis: Just temporary — until she finds a place of her own.

Finn: Seems reasonable.

Alexis: So I thought. And it turns out that she has more than a passing familiarity with my house.

Finn: What?

Alexis: Yeah. She apparently has been there before. Knew her way around. When she was trying to recruit Kristina with that whole dawn of day thing.

Finn: Ah.

Alexis: After all the time I spent with her at Spring Ridge, I really thought that I knew her. And now that she’s living in my house, I don’t feel like I know her at all.


Robert: So, who was it?

Anna: They arrested Jennifer smith.

Robert: Jennifer smith killed Luke?

Anna: All right. Just hear me out, please. Because it is possible, actually. Not only was the diamond found in her safe, but the WSB has information connecting her to the cable-car inspector who caused the accident that killed Luke.

Robert: So why would Jennifer kill Luke?

Felicia: Well, it was no secret that Jennifer still carried a torch for Luke. We were thinking that she stole the Ice Princess to lure him back to her. Unfortunately, her scheme went south… and he was killed in the process.

Robert: So, is she working with Victor?

Anna: Well, as of now — all right? — As of now, there’s no evidence suggesting that she was.

Robert: So with all the evidence collected over all these months, do we really believe that we have justice for our friend?


Brad: So, obviously, the duckpin bowler is out.

Britt: Obviously. Too bad, though. He’s pretty.

[ Laughs ]

Brad: Yeah. But he’s way too proud of those pins. Swipe! Ah. Number two’s got a nice jawline.

Britt: [ Sighs ] Pet cat. My mother says that’s a sign of weakness.

Brad: You showed these to your mother?

Britt: She was excited to help. Unfortunately, she has different criteria than I do.

Brad: Clearly. Though I suppose one could do worse than Scotty Baldwin.

Britt: Given her history, he is somehow a step up.

Brad: [ Exhales deeply ] Okay. Number three. Ah. He seems adventurous. Danger’s sexy, right?

Britt: Why? ‘Cause he likes to go skydiving and mountain climbing? Those are all outdoor activities, Brad.

Brad: Okay. Sorry. I thought Jason had opened you up to more adventurous things.

Britt: Yeah — like crossing international borders with falsified documents, not whatever that is.

Brad: Mm. It’s called, uh, spelunking.

Britt: Sounds like something you would do in private.

Brad: [ Sighs ] Should we keep doing this? I mean, anyone’s gonna be boring after a killer for hire.

Britt: Jason was not a hired killer.

Brad: Right. That was his steady job. Okay. How about we approach it like this? What exactly is your selection criteria? ‘Cause you’ve got six perfectly good matches here, and you clearly aren’t into any of them. Do you even want to meet someone?


Elizabeth: I’m missing your note from Mr. Clark’s exam yesterday.

Portia: Um, I’m sorry. I-I didn’t get a chance to, um, do that before I left. Um, the pertinent notes from the physical exam are in there, and everything else is the same as it was the day before.

Elizabeth: Yeah, I see that, but I need the notes from yesterday so that I can properly fill out the discharge paperwork.

Portia: And I will do that later. Just do what you can with what you have. Please.

Elizabeth: I can’t.

Portia: Mr. Clark is not critical, obviously, which is why he’s being discharged. Elizabeth, you have everything you need. Maybe you could just help me out a little bit here.

Elizabeth: I have my own work I need to do. I have my own patients that I need to see. It is not the nurse’s job to make sure the doctors turn in their exam notes.


Jordan: We have to stop running into each other like this. How are you?

Curtis: I’m good. You?

Jordan: Still here, so… can’t complain. How are things at home?

Curtis: Those damn reporters, they’re hounding Trina.

Jordan: Do you need the police to step in?

Curtis: We’re handling it.

Jordan: Okay. Well, let me know.

Curtis: Yeah.

Jordan: I just came from Spoon Island.

Curtis: Oh, um, you did, huh?

Jordan: Yeah. Spencer and Esme gave Detective Lopez their statements regarding Joss and Cam’s leaked sex tape. I thought I’d follow up in person. Follow up with both of them… or one in particular?


Esme Prince’s name has come up numerous times throughout this investigation, but I’m just gathering more information to fill out the case.

Curtis: How’s that going?

Jordan: Unfortunately, the staff made it clear that spencer and Esme wouldn’t speak to me without a lawyer, so I’ll have to try again some other time.

Curtis: You’re the police commissioner. Couldn’t you have a detective go out to Spoon Island?

Jordan: You know me. I like to get elbow-deep in a case every now and then. Reminds me of why I became a cop.

Curtis: To make sure justice is served.

Jordan: If I’ve learned anything from my past mistakes, it’s that you can’t have justice without the truth.

Curtis: In that case, Port Charles is lucky to have you as its commissioner.


Britt: It’s not that I don’t want to meet someone.

Brad: That was enthusiastic.

Britt: It’s — it’s just — it’s — it’s very overwhelming. I mean, what? I go from zero men to six? Why do I need that many matches?

Brad: You don’t have to date all of them at once.

Britt: My point is one man is enough trouble.

Brad: Wish I had that trouble.

Britt: Okay. Then let’s find you someone. What are you doing tonight?

Brad: Uh, watching Scandinavian murder dramas without subtitles to see if I can still follow the story and crying. Why?

Britt: [ Exhales sharply ] We’re going to the savoy. I’ll be your wing woman.

Brad: Eh, I don’t know. My chances might be better if I had, like, a job. Hey, speaking of which, have you heard from Terry about me working G.H.?

Britt: I really — I haven’t seen her much lately.

Brad: You’re co-Chiefs of Staff.

Britt: No. I mean, I’ve — I’ve seen her. But we just have other matters to discuss.

Brad: More important than helping your bestie get a job?

Britt: I put in a good word for you. I got you the meeting. I can’t do much else.

Brad: [ Sighs ] I know. You’re right. You’ve done a lot for me — more than I deserve — and I’m grateful. I just haven’t heard anything. I mean, if the answer’s no, then just tell me.

Britt: Well, no news is no news, Brad. And, you know, Terry puts a lot of thought into things like this.

Brad: How complicated is hiring an orderly?

Britt: When the orderly is you? [ Chuckles ]

Brad: Is that really it? Or is there something you’re not telling me?


Finn: So, about this Harmony business. Would you like some advice or just want me to listen?

Alexis: I really just want you to listen.

[ Laughing ]

Finn: That’s what I thought. Well, I’m here if you need me.

Alexis: So, what about you? How are things with Elizabeth?

Finn: Oh. Uh…complicated. My very presence in her life may be causing problems.

Alexis: How so?

Finn: Well, speaking of having an unwanted presence in one’s home…


Portia: Very succinctly put, Nurse Baldwin. I’ll do it right now. Is there anything else?

Elizabeth: Portia… can we — come here. Look, I didn’t mean to come down on you.

Portia: No. You know what? You’re right. I am not doing my job properly.

Elizabeth: You’ve got a lot going on. It’s not like anyone got hurt.

Portia: And I didn’t run out of time to do my notes. Elizabeth, I forgot. I’ve been so preoccupied with everything that’s going on with Trina. [ Sniffs ] It slipped my mind. I’m forgetting things.

Elizabeth: I understand. Y-you’ve — you’ve — you’re going through a lot.

Portia: And you are too. I-I… how are you holding up with everything?

Elizabeth: I’m overwhelmed. I’m exhausted. On top of everything else that’s going on at home, I’m working extra shifts.

Portia: When you say “what’s going on at home,” you mean this mess with Cam, Joss, and the video?

Elizabeth: Among other things.


Finn: Dante’s trying to figure out who’s stalking Elizabeth, but so far, no luck. Jake and Aiden, they’re staying at. Meanwhile, the PCPD, they’ve got patrol cars watching the house. And all of this has taken an incredible toll on Elizabeth.

Alexis: I can only imagine. How are you dealing with this?

Finn: I feel a little helpless. It’s been hard on her, hard on me, hard on the relationship. I mean, I’m not going anywhere. I’m gonna be there for her, even though she likes to handle everything herself. Just I’m afraid I’m the reason that things are getting worse. Feel free to disagree with me or make a suggestion at any time.

Alexis: Kevin?

Finn: Kevin? What does that mean? Oh. Collins?

Alexis: Yeah. Psychiatrist. He helped me. He’s good. And maybe he can help her clarify her perception of that moment.


Harmony: Okay. [ Exhales deeply ]


Robert: Something kind of ironic about Luke dying at the hands of a scorned woman.

Laura: Jennifer had been obsessed with him for decades.

Felicia: Yeah, not to mention she had the nerve to show up at Luke’s memorial service.

Laura: Yeah, except that when I talked to her there that day, it seemed to me that she was genuinely grieving.

Anna: A-and she vehemently protested her innocence. She insisted that she was framed because she said she would never have done this. She loved Luke.

Laura: Yeah. This just doesn’t make any sense to me. You know, if she wanted to get to Luke, why did she need to use the Ice Princess to do that? And then to rig a cable-car accident that would kill a lot of innocent people — I-I’m sorry. That’s just not in Jennifer smith’s league. If you ask me, that’s a Cassadine move.


Anna: Well, exactly, because we had our doubts that Jennifer could possibly be behind Luke’s death.

Laura: No. It has to be Victor.

Anna: Agreed. But unfortunately, we can’t connect him at this time. Meanwhile, the WSB has this evidence implicating Jennifer. And their theory, no matter how implausible, is still possible.

Laura: But the thing to remember about the Cassadines is if everything points to them except the evidence —

Anna: that’s because they’ve arranged for the evidence to point elsewhere.

Laura: Exactly.

Anna: Right.

Laura: Um, there’s something else that I wanted to tell you about. Just the other day, Victor gave me the hard sell about combining forces. Yeah. To protect the family from some ominous threat in the future.

Robert: Let’s not forget that Victor has been after Drew, hoping to trigger that mind-control rubbish of Helena’s.

Felicia: Here’s a thought. Is it possible that whatever Victor is up to is completely unconnected to the Ice Princess?

Anna: No. Because Victor comes to town, all right? He’s planning to use Drew for some nefarious purpose. At the same time — at the same exact time — Luke dies… and the Ice Princess is stolen. It’s not a coincidence. I just don’t believe it’s a coincidence, no matter what the WSB says.

Felicia: Well, what if Jennifer is telling the truth? I mean, if she really was set up, what is it that we can do to prove Victor’s involvement?

Robert: Well, um, I can think of a surefire way to find out if Victor is really involved in this.


Valentin: You know, I’ve always wanted to do that.

Alexis: I have a feeling that’s not your first swivel. Up. Now hug me.

Valentin: Hi.

Alexis: Ooh, it’s good to see you!

Valentin: You too. Good to see the rumors are true.

Alexis: You’re gonna have to narrow that down.

Valentin: While I was away recuperating, word on the street was that you were greatly improving your circumstances. This is nice.

Alexis: Mm.

Valentin: Love the quote.

Alexis: Yeah. So do I. Harmony Miller gave it to me.

Valentin: Who? Wait. Shiloh’s fixer at the D.O.D.? How did that happen?

Alexis: I think she found it online. Tell me — how are you?

Valentin: I’m fine. I’m back, and I’m better than ever.

Alexis: I’m sure you’re happy to be reunited with Charlotte.

Valentin: After the incident with Peter, I sent her away to boarding school.

Alexis: Peter’s dead. I don’t think he can kidnap her again.

Valentin: Wish I could have been the one to have killed him.

Alexis: You would’ve had to take a number.

Valentin: Speaking of numbers, yours are impressive. Circulation is up. Your online presence is spectacular.

Alexis: Why are you being so nice to me? What do you want?

Valentin: Well, I’ve had some time to think, and, uh, it occurs to me that a media company in the family could be very useful.

Alexis: Could it, now?

Valentin: And as it happens, my father agrees.


Bartender: What can I get you?

Harmony: Um, I’ll get a whiskey, neat. Actually, you know what? Can you, um — can you make it a double?

Bartender: Rough day?

Harmony: [ Exhales deeply ] You have no idea.

Harmony: Brendan, please listen!

Brendan: I won’t! But the police will listen to everything I now know — today!

Harmony: No! [ Grunts ] I won’t lose my daughter!

Brendan: [ Screams ]

[ Thud ]

[ Ice clinking in glass ]

Harmony: I just want you to always remember that you are the most important thing to me in this world.

Willow: Okay?

Harmony: I love you.

Brendan: What if I was to tell Michael Corinthos about this information? If Nina Reeves was to find out that Willow was her biological daughter — oh, boy, would that complicate the visitation case.

Harmony: [ Exhales deeply ] Okay. Okay.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Willow: Mom?


Portia: You think this is the same person who put the wedding ring in your locker?

Elizabeth: I mean, that makes the most sense.

Portia: I’m sorry, honey, but this is terrifying.

Elizabeth: I know.

Portia: I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

Elizabeth: Thank you. I appreciate that.

Portia: And I really do owe you an apology. I-I mean, I’ve been so preoccupied on everything with Trina, I haven’t checked in on you at all.

Elizabeth: No. I mean, I haven’t checked in with you, either. I get it. We’re just stressed.

[ Cellphone beeps ]

Portia: I have to check on a patient.

Elizabeth: Yeah. Go. Go. But we’re okay. All right?

Portia: Yeah.


Britt: The truth is… I-I did — I did speak to Terry about your interview.

Brad: I take it it’s a hard pass.

Britt: No. She hasn’t made a decision yet. But she didn’t shoot it down, either. So that’s a good sign, right? I think she’s actually open to hiring you.

Brad: That’s amazing. So how can I move the needle?

Britt: Excuse me?

Brad: You know how Terry thinks. Tell me how to give myself an advantage. I really want this job.

Selina: Imagine that I have all the proof I need to send you back to prison — for good this time.

Britt: What do you want?

Selina: I have plans for Bradley. And changing bedpans isn’t part of this. This is where you come in. You will keep Brad on the right path. The challenge, Dr. Westbourne, is that while you’re pulling Brad’s strings, he’ll never know that I’m pulling yours.

Britt: Do nothing.

Brad: Do nothing? Wait. Are you afraid I’m gonna embarrass myself again?

Britt: No. No. I-I’m just wondering — do you really want to be an orderly?

Brad: Terry made it clear she wouldn’t consider me for anything else.

Britt: Then don’t work at G.H. Hold out for something better.


Jordan: I told you why I’m here. Your turn.

Curtis: I’m just clearing my head, getting some fresh air.

Jordan: Any chance you’ll need to go all the way to Spoon Island to clear your head?

Curtis: You know me.

Jordan: All right. Well, I’ll leave you to it. Are we good?

Curtis: Uh, yeah, we’re good. Why wouldn’t we be?

Jordan: Because I didn’t get Marshall’s sealed arrest records for you.

Curtis: Uh, pbht, no. I’m — I’m past that. We’re good.

Jordan: In that case, if your thoughts do take you to Wyndemere, don’t let spencer and Esme get under your skin. You have a new family now. They need you.

Curtis: Thanks for the advice.

Selina: I thought she would never leave.


Robert: All I’m suggesting is that you take your closeness with Valentin and maybe use it for some greater good.

Laura: It’s a lot to ask.

Robert: Well, look. If Valentin is on the side of the good guys, as he claims to be —

Anna: Stop. Stop it. Don’t push it. Even if I did get Valentin to tell us something, you wouldn’t even trust it.

Robert: Maybe not, but all I’m suggesting is that you take your relationship with Valentin and…use it for something better.

Felicia: Relationship? What relationship?


Alexis: Since when do you care what Victor thinks?

Valentin: Like I said, I’ve had a lot of time to think about it. And despite Victor’s many faults, I think there’s something to be said about his notion of family unity.

Alexis: These are Cassadines we’re talking about. They take to family like sharks take to chum. If Victor wants to get close to you, he’s not being paternal. He’s hungry.

Valentin: We have a rare opportunity. It’s unprecedented.

Alexis: You tell uncle Victor that we do not have a family paper. It doesn’t belong to me, and even if it did, I would never allow the Cassadines to use it as a mouthpiece. What do you think he wants it for, anyway?

Valentin: Greater good.

Alexis: Said no Cassadine ever.

Valentin: Alexis, don’t turn your back on what’s left of the Cassadine family.

Alexis: I have daughters. And you, I hope.

Valentin: You will always have me.

Alexis: Not if Victor’s attached.

Valentin: Okay. Well, think about it, because I have. And we’ll talk soon. You can’t pick your family.

Alexis: On the contrary. You have to.


Willow: What brings you back here?

Harmony: I just needed to unwind. Please come. Join me. Unless you’re here with Michael. I know I’m just — I’m not his favorite person.

Willow: Michael went to the gym. Oh. I was, um, planning to go to G.H. To study, but I’m a little under the weather, so I decided to have some soup while I study.

Harmony: Do you need to see a doctor?

Willow: It’s mostly my head. It’s probably a stress headache from Nina. Sorry. Sorry. You just said you needed to unwind. You don’t need me dumping all of my stress on you.

Harmony: No. Oh, my gosh. No. You can tell me anything any time, Willow. I will be here for you as long as I can.

Willow: As long as you can? What, are — are you going somewhere?


Finn: Hi.

Elizabeth: Hey. I’m so glad to see you.

Finn: I’m glad to see you.

Elizabeth: Dante called.

Finn: Mm.

Elizabeth: They couldn’t find any fingerprints on the defaced painting other than mine and Jake’s.

Finn: Mm.

Elizabeth: And they couldn’t trace where the paint came from. It looks like we’ve hit another dead end.

Finn: For now. You know, Chase is a good detective. He’s at your place right now. I know he’s gonna turn something up.

Elizabeth: I just wish I hadn’t taken that stupid sleeping pill that night. Maybe I could remember what the figure looked like.

Finn: What if there’s a way you could remember?


Britt: This is the perfect opportunity for you to start over. You can do anything you want with your life.

Brad: I want the life I had before I went to prison. But since that’s not possible, I…

Britt: That’s right. It’s not. So why settle for crumbs of what you used to have? Don’t limit yourself. Have you really considered any other options?

Brad: Do you not want me working at G.H.?

Britt: I just — I want you to have everything you’ve dreamed of. And this is not that. This is a crappy version of it — literally. Don’t limit yourself.

Brad: Well…I’m not qualified to do much else outside the medical field. And with my background, no other hospitals are gonna hire me without someone there vouching for me. Trust me, working at G.H. Is the best thing for me — even as an orderly.

Britt: I’m just saying, keep your options open.

Brad: The only other option I have is working for my aunt. [ Scoffs ] And we both know no good will come of that.


Curtis: Your messenger said you wanted to meet me here. I’m guessing you have some information for me.

Selina: We had a deal — I get you information on Marshall Ashford, and you let me host my poker games at your club.

Curtis: I remember. Were you able to get that police report?

Selina: Yes and no.

Curtis: Either you got it or you don’t.

Selina: My people were able to access witness-protection files, but they came up empty on Marshall Ashford.

Curtis: What do you mean?

Selina: My people don’t fail, Mr. Ashford. There is no file because Marshall Ashford was never in witness protection.


Felicia: I know you’ve been spending a lot of time with Valentin, but a relationship?

Anna: Okay. You know what? We’re getting off topic here. I agree with you, Laura, that there’s too many loose ends that just don’t add up. And — and that’s really because all of these missing pieces are being concealed by Victor.

Felicia: We do still have one bit of evidence.

Laura: What’s that?

Anna: Oh, yes. Thank you. So, Jennifer claims that she had a man in her room, a French naval captain, and she insisted that he was the one that planted the diamond in her safe.

Laura: Does this captain have a name?

Felicia: Francois Olivier.

Anna: Right. But we couldn’t locate him before we had to leave.

Robert: Maybe Jennifer invented him to save her own skin.

Felicia: Oh, no, no, no. I spoke with the bartender there. He confirmed that there was a man that Jennifer was friendly with.

Robert: Well, maybe she lured him to her room as a patsy.

Laura: Wouldn’t be the first time.

Anna: Okay. I don’t want to rule anything out — Jennifer’s guilt or Victor’s potential involvement.


Brad: Don’t work at G.H.?

[ Cellphone chirps ]

Brad: Why the change of —

Britt: uh, hang on. [ Chuckles ]

Brad: Something urgent?

Britt: Um, yes. That. I got a notification from society setups that I have matches to review. As if I forgot.

Brad: Why are you dragging your feet on that? You’ve got a perfectly great selection of guys there.

Britt: So great they need a matchmaker? I’m different.

Brad: Uh-huh.

Britt: I’m using a matchmaker because I have a pushy mother.

Brad: I hope you didn’t put that in your profile.

Britt: Maybe this is hopeless. I mean, what kind of future could I hope for with any of these guys?

Brad: What do you mean by that?


Finn: What do you think about making an appointment to see Kevin Collins?

Elizabeth: Um, you know I’m all for therapy, but I don’t see how talking about it is going to solve this particular problem. And I-I don’t even know where I’d find the time.

Finn: I don’t mean long term. I just — I know Kevin specializes in therapies that recover memories, right?

Elizabeth: Well, yeah.

Finn: Perhaps if you — you work with him, maybe he’ll at least help clarify what you saw. It might lead us to who’s harassing you.

Elizabeth: I don’t know.

Finn: It’s up to you, of course. It might be worth a shot.

Elizabeth: No, it’s — it’s a good idea, but I just need some — let — let me think about it.

Finn: Yeah. Yeah. Of course. Of course. Hey. You sure you’re okay?

Elizabeth: Actually, I’m gonna ask Epiphany if I can take a personal day.

Finn: That’s good. Okay. Well, um, you go home and get some rest. I’ll, uh — I’ll check in on you later.

Elizabeth: You’d better.


Jordan: Portia.

Portia: Commissioner.

Jordan: I ran into Curtis. He told me reporters are giving Trina a hard time. I-I came by to offer my help.

Portia: Well, if you really want to help, you can get the D.A. To dismiss the charges.

Jordan: I wish I could.

Portia: And I wish you meant that. Of course, if you did, you wouldn’t have arrested my daughter in the first place.


Curtis: Okay. Then I’ll just take a copy of the sealed arrest records, assuming they exist.

Selina: They do.

Curtis: Where are they?

Selina: They’re in my possession — where they will remain for now.

Curtis: Ms. Wu, we had a deal.

Selina: And I have every intention of holding up my end. But first, you must uphold yours.

Curtis: How do I even know you have those records?

Selina: Safely stored away. I’ll gladly give them to you after you do what I ask. Have your club ready for me.


Harmony: Don’t look so concerned. I just meant that, you know, soon you’re gonna be graduating nursing school, which is, like, amazing. I am so proud of you. That means you’re gonna be working full time, and your free time is gonna be with Wiley and Michael, your family.

Willow: Well, you’re my family, too. Look, I really appreciate the effort you’ve been making over the last few months to rebuild our relationship. I know I haven’t exactly… made it easy for you.

Harmony: Well, that’s understandable, all things considered.

Willow: Well, I’m happy to keep working on it with you.

Harmony: Willow, that… [ Voice breaking ] That means so much. You know, after all the mistakes I made with you growing up, getting you involved in Dawn of day, there was a time that I just — I didn’t even — I didn’t even hold out hope for a relationship or forgiveness.

Willow: I was angry with you for a long time. I didn’t know if I could trust you again. But, I mean, look at you now. Every time I see you, you are bending over backwards to make up for your past.

Harmony: Unfortunately, the past, it just keeps hanging over us.

Willow: But it doesn’t have to. I have forgiven you.

Harmony: You have? That is so much more than I deserve.

Willow: Oh.

Harmony: It’s just no matter how hard I try to do the right thing… trouble just keeps following me. Right up to your doorstep, even.

Willow: Mom, does this have anything to do with that man that approached us yesterday? What was his name? Brendon Byrne.


Jordan: this is my job. I had no choice.

Portia: Of course you have a choice, Jordan. See, I’ve seen you. I have seen you go outside the law for your family time and time again.

Jordan: And it has brought nothing but trouble, which is why I have to play everything by the book.

Portia: Oh, oh. Of course you do — now. Because it’s my daughter. Which begs the question… you know what? Never mind.

Jordan: No. You clearly have something to say. Say it.

Portia: I’m wondering if you are making this personal.


Anna: Thanks for coming by.

Robert: Oh, if it’s not the devil incarnate. Mm.

[ Birds chirping ]

Valentin: If I’m the devil, does that mean you were speaking about me?

Anna: We were.

Valentin: Good, ’cause I haven’t stopped thinking about you.


Britt: Look at my life. I mean, where would a relationship even fit in?

Brad: Evenings and weekends?

Britt: I work those. I mean, the only reason I had time for my last relationship was because we were on the run from the law and assassins. I couldn’t work remotely.

Brad: [ Sighs ] So you’ve been burned a few times. But that doesn’t mean you should give up. Your Mr. Perfect’s out there.

Britt: No, he isn’t.

Brad: But Mr. Sufficient might be. So go find him. You deserve to be happy, Britt.

Britt: Thanks, Brad. You know who also deserves happiness? You.

Brad: [ Sighs ] No.

Britt: Yes.

Brad: Ah, who am I to argue? So, here’s the plan. Step one — you get your man. Step two — I go get the job at G.H., Then I get my own man.

Britt: Isn’t that step two and three?

Brad: No. ‘Cause step three is you and I both living our best lives. Simple as that.

Britt: Brad…

Brad: What? You don’t like the plan?

Britt: I love the plan. There’s something I need to tell you.

Selina: Good afternoon, nephew. Dr. Westbourne.

Brad: Aunt Selina. Britt and I were just —

Selina: Yeah. I’m sure you’ve enjoyed your time with your friend. Now you must listen to my good news. I have a job for you.

Brad: You, uh — you do?

Selina: Starting immediately. Come, Bradley. We have much to discuss.

Brad: Hmm? Okay.


[ Telephone rings ]

Elizabeth: Nurse’s station.

Man: Don’t forget me.

Elizabeth: What?

Man: Don’t forget me — in room 1011. I asked for a blanket.

Elizabeth: Uh…yeah. Just a moment, please.


Harmony: What makes you think this is about that guy from last night?

Willow: I saw him say something to you when he was leaving. And it wasn’t “excuse me.”

Harmony: It was nothing. I swear. It was — um, he knows Alexis, and I met him at her office.

Willow: Then why didn’t you say so?

Harmony: ‘Cause I don’t know. I just — I didn’t think it mattered. There I go again, making the wrong decision.

Willow: Mom.

Harmony: [ Exhales deeply ]

Willow: Mom, what is going on? Do — do you need help?

Harmony: No. Oh, that’s so sweet of you. No. You don’t have to worry about me. Ever. Okay? I can look after myself, and I’m gonna be here to look after you, too.

Willow: Well, thanks.

Harmony: I know I said it before. But I truly, truly mean it… Willow. No matter what I’ve done… I’ve done it for you.

Willow: Uh, what do you mean, you did it for me? Mom, what have you done?


Alexis: [ Exhales sharply ]

On the next “General Hospital” —

Portia (to Jordan): You honestly can be impartial.

Marshall (to TJ): I’m so happy that you found yours.

Josslyn (to Cameron): Who’s side are you on?

Britt (to Spencer): Do you believe Trina filmed that video?

Valentin (to Anna): I absolutely would have done the same thing.

Drew (to Michael): I think you summed up my situation perfectly.

Alexis: Oh my God.

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[ Water running ]

[ Cellphone ringing in distance ]

[ Sighs lightly ]

[ Metal squeaks ]

[ Sighing lightly ]

[ Ringing continues ]

Chase: [ Breathing heavily ] I know. I know. I’m — I’m on my way. Hey, I’m the one doing you a favor, okay? Relax. I’ve got this covered.


[ Footsteps approaching ]

Laura: Aiden. Hey. What you looking at?


Elizabeth: Hi. What are you doing here?

Finn: I was just, uh… [ Sighs ] Nowhere near your neighborhood, and I thought I’d stop by and say hi.

Elizabeth: -Get in here. [ Chuckles ]

Finn: -Okay. You know, uh, to be honest with you, it didn’t sit right with me that you talked to me into letting you stay here alone last night.

Elizabeth: Aww, that’s sweet you’re worried.

Finn: I’m not sweet, but I am worried about you.

Elizabeth: Okay. Well, I appreciate that you’re concerned, but jake and Aiden are safe at Laura’s and nothing happened last night. [ Sighs ]

Finn: You can’t possibly think that the threat is over.

Elizabeth: No. Somebody is going through an awful lot of trouble to get my attention, and it’s working. How can I ever feel at peace until we find out who’s behind this?


Sonny: Once people learn that I don’t — I’m not the owner, then, uh, Charlie’s is now going to be targeted. You know what I’m saying? But it’s better to be safe than sorry. The most important thing is that Phyllis wasn’t here when it happened. Everything’s gonna be okay. Right?

Carly: Well, seems we agree on that. When was the last time that happened?


Alexis: Ah, Nina, thank you for coming.

Nina: Of course. It’s not every day that the editor-in-chief of the town’s hottest newspaper wants to speak with you in private. Alexis. This is all off the record, I’m assuming?

Alexis: Yes, as long as it extends in both directions. Please, come in. I mean, Crimson has done a number of journalistic pieces over the years.

Nina: Now I’m definitely intrigued. What’s all this about?


Willow: Nina completely omitted that she’d been with Sonny.

Smoltz: Been with him sexually?

Willow: Yes. And the next time Nina approached me, I confronted her. She insisted she hadn’t done anything wrong, and she was upset when I told her she couldn’t see Wiley.

Michael: And a few days later, she filed the petition for visitation.

Smoltz: Okay. Thanks.

[ Beeps ]

Smoltz: That’s all I need for now. Uh, I’ll contact you if I have any follow-up questions.

Michael: Look, it’s, uh… [Sighs] It’s important that the first segment of this feature is published before the visitation hearing.

Willow: We understand that judges are supposed to be impartial.

Michael: Still, if a story’s blowing up on people’s social media, it could get traction in the court of public opinion.

Smoltz: I’m on it. But just to be up front, I have to reach out to Ms. Reeves for her side of the story. So if there’s anything you haven’t told me yet, now would be the time. If there’s dirty laundry, I will find it.


Harmony: Yes, I’m still planning on meeting you at rana point, 8:00 P.M.

Brendan: Change in plans. I’m leaving Port Charles earlier than anticipated. We need to meet now.

Harmony: [ Sighs ] Fine.

Brendan: That was easier than I thought.

Harmony: What can I say? You have the upper hand. We both know that.

Good. Give me the money, and you’ll never hear from me again.

Harmony: Yes. That’s what I’m hoping for.


Finn: I really should have stayed here with you.

Elizabeth: You have to prioritize taking care of Violet, and we’ve already just discussed that she shouldn’t be here. And besides, if this person is motivated to do these things because they think I’m [Sighs] Forgetting about Franco, then having you here, it could make things worse.

Finn: You can’t keep going like this. When was the last time you had a full night’s sleep? You were probably looking over your shoulder the whole night.

Elizabeth: [ Chuckles ] I wasn’t alone. Cameron was with me.

Finn: Yeah, but Cam’s in college, and he’s got a girlfriend. He may not be here every night. So if you’re not gonna leave and you won’t let me stay here with you, I was going to suggest a — a possible solution to keep you safe. I was thinking —

[ Doorbell rings ]

Finn: That might be the, uh, possible solution right now.

Elizabeth: Mm.

Finn: [ Sighs ]

Chase: Hi, Elizabeth. I am so sorry I’m late.


Aiden: This? It’s just something stupid my friend sent me.

Laura: Can I see?

[ Bell ringing in distance ]

Laura: The Ouija board. [ Laughing ]

Aiden: Grandma, you know what those are?

Laura: Oh, sure. Yeah. When I was your age, we used to have slumber parties, and then we’d hold a séance and use the Ouija board to contact the dead.

Aiden: Wait. You talked to dead people?

Laura: No, no, not at all. I-it’s — it’s pretend. It’s completely pretend. I-I-it’s actually — you know what it is? It’s a little game that people play. Um, clearly, one of my friends was pushing the pointer around the board to trick us all into believing that it was real. But it’s not. Not at all. Why are you so interested in the Ouija board?

Aiden: Someone broke in again? What if it’s Franco?

Aiden: Just something I saw on TV.


Willow: Our dirty laundry has already been made public.

Michael: We have nothing to hide. But Nina does.

Smoltz: Good. And just to reiterate, you both signed over the exclusive rights to your story to me. You’re not allowed to discuss this with any other outlet — meaning print, radio, TV, online — they’re all off the table. Unless, of course, you want to hire another team of attorneys.

Michael: We understand the terms.

Willow: [ Sighs ]

Smoltz: Great. Then I’ll be in touch. Well, we officially pulled the trigger. [ Sighs ] How are you feeling about all this?

Willow: I don’t love it, but I feel like I’m doing what needs to be done.

Michael: And I feel the same.

Willow: What’s my mom doing here? Mom?

Harmony: Oh, hi, Willow.

Willow: What brings you to the Metro Court? And where are you off to in such a hurry?


Alexis: Can I ask you about your… well, about the nature of your relationship with Harmony?

Nina: Oh, we don’t really have a relationship, Alexis. I mean, I did recently talk to her about speaking up for me with Willow, because I was trying to avoid a court proceeding to get visitation rights with Wiley. But that’s it. You and Harmony — you’re friends, right?

Alexis: Uh, we forged a friendship in — in Spring Ridge. Harmony confided in me that you used her to get Michael and Willow to back down.

Nina: Uh. Alexis, I did not use her. I mean, I had a conversation with her, grandmother to grandmother.

Alexis: I-I don’t want to get bogged down in the weeds about that. When Harmony went to clear the air with Carly, she said that she went to bat for you, that she owes you something. Uh, do you have — do you know why she feels that she owes you something?

Nina: I have no idea what she is talking about. I mean, I’m not holding anything over her head, if that’s what you’re implying. I mean, I would think that she would have some sympathy for my situation because she’s also Wiley’s grandmother.

Alexis: True. I don’t know. Maybe there’s something more to it than that.


Sonny: Can you wait outside? Check on everything from there?

Frank: Yes, sir, Mr. Corinthos.

Sonny: Alright.

Frank: Mrs. Corinthos.

Carly: Well, I heard about the robbery attempt last night.

[ Door opens, closes ]

Carly: I just wanted to… come by and make sure everyone’s okay.

Sonny: Yeah. Good thing Phyllis wasn’t here w-when it happened.

Carly: What about Nina? I don’t want to be caught off guard, so, um, is this something I need to worry about?

Sonny: What do you mean?

Carly: Is this a sign that your enemies are smelling blood in the water?


Elizabeth: Uh, Chase. What’s all this?

Chase: You didn’t tell her about this?

Finn: Your timing stinks. I was just about to when the doorbell rang.

Chace: Nope, I’m out. Ambushing Elizabeth with this is a horrible idea.

Elizabeth: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. What is a horrible idea?

Finn: I knew if I asked, you’d just refuse.

Elizabeth: Oh, well, that is an awful communication strategy.

Chase: My brother’s people skills leave a lot to be desired.

Finn: As a reminder, I saved your life. You think that’d buy me at least a year’s worth of slack.

Chase: I agreed to six months, so your coupon has expired.

Elizabeth: Will someone just tell me what’s going on?

Finn: Okay, look, as you know, Chase is a — is — is a cop, alright? But he’s been suspended, so he needs to keep busy. And you could use some security, so I thought maybe he could stay here a few days just to keep an eye on things.

Elizabeth: Dante and Jordan are sending patrol cars to check on the house. And no offense, but I don’t need a babysitter.

Finn: Mnh.

Chase: And that’s not why I’d be here. I can help you find out who’s been trying to scare your family for months… and put a stop to it.


Laura: Look, I know this is a change in your routine, but I promise you, we’re going to have fun. You know what? I’m gonna give you run of the kitchen. You can make Grandpa Kevin any dessert you want, ’cause you know he’s got a sweet tooth. [ Laughs ]

Lucy: [ Laughs ] Oh, that doc. You know, some things never change.

Laura: Lucy, hey. Hi. Congratulations on deception’s IPO.

Lucy: Oh!

Laura: It’s amazing.

Lucy: T-thank you. T-thank you. Thank you. Uh. Hello there. [ Laughs ] Listen, uh, it’s just… it’s just so crazy. I-I can’t get over it. I mean, I-I knew the company was good. I had high hopes, but I just never thought the universe was going to grant me all of this.

Laura: I know.

Lucy: [ Chuckles ]

Laura: I bet you’re glad now that our plans to use the Deception brand to launch a day spa didn’t work out all those years ago.

[ Both laugh ]

Lucy: Well, I appreciate your goodwill, but remember, I did offer to set some stock aside for you, because, you know, you were a former partner in the early 2000s.

Laura: [ Sighs ] I appreciate your offer. I really do. But as the mayor, I think it’s best that I don’t have a vested interest in any of the local businesses, even one as successful as yours.

Lucy: It is. It is. I know.

Laura: [ Laughs ]

Lucy: This is just crazy. I-it’s — it’s so good. I — I’m getting all these congratulatory bouquets from all the men in my life — mac and scotty and Martin — n-n-not that Martin. You know, I don’t even talk to Martin. I mean, I talk too much, but I don’t talk to him right now —

Laura: Lucy. I know you’re still dating my brother.


Carly: What Nina did to you is common knowledge. You didn’t retaliate, and you didn’t punish her. Just the opposite — you protected her, and now you’re sleeping with her. So maybe it sent a message to the other families that you’re weak.

Sonny: Y-you’re overthinking it, is what you’re doing.

Carly: What are you talking about? Everyone knows that you own Charlie’s, Sonny. Who the hell would risk robbing the place? Was it one of the other families?

Sonny: No.

Carly: I mean, was it Selina Wu?

Sonny: It’s not — it’s not the Wus. Selina and I have an understanding. As far as the robbery, the five families are now two, so there’s going to be a lot of wannabes who are gonna try to make a name for themselves.

Carly: Doesn’t help that Jason’s gone and he’s about to be declared legally dead.

Sonny: Well, let me make you feel a little better about that. Brick is gonna be taking over for Jason.

Carly: I don’t want to know. I don’t want to know. Because I’m no longer your wife, and I don’t want that responsibility.

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GH Short Recap Friday, April 15, 2022

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Recap written by Eva

Lucy unwittingly gives Aiden the idea that he should contact a medium to get in touch with the ghost of Franco.

Elizabeth agrees to let Chase stay at her house and put-up motion sensitive cameras to see who has been doing all these weird things to her.

Alexis asks Nina if she is friends with Harmony and why Harmony feels she owes something to her. Nina tells Alexis that she and Harmony are not friends they know each other because of Willow and she has no idea why Harmony feels like she owes something to her.

Phyllis tells Carly she and Harmony worked together in New York.

Smoltz stops by Alexis office to tell her about the five part series exclusive Michael and Willow gave him about Nina and their battle to keep her from visiting Wiley. Nina refuses to give a comment to Smoltz for the story. Alexis agrees to run the series if he is fair and shows both sides of the story.

Nina gets into an argument with Michael and Willow about them using the press to get the public on their side before the visitation hearing. Nina tells Michael and Willow that if they want a battle they will get a battle.

Harmony meets with Brendan and gives him her life savings, one thousand dollars, and says she will pay him installments of money every month to keep her secret. Harmony tells Brendan that she will not ask Alexis or Nina for money. Brendan says he isn’t a bank and he tries to grab Harmony’s purse and syringe falls out because Harmony was planning to kill Brendan the same way she killed Neil. Brendan figures out that Harmony killed Neil by injecting him with heroin. Brendan turns around and starts to leave saying he is going to tell the police. Harmony pleads with Brendan to listen to her side of the story. Brendan says he understand she is a murderer and is going to the police. Harmony shouts she will not lose her daughter and she pushes Brendan so hard he falls.

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GH Transcript Thursday, April 14, 2022

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Transcript provided by Suzanne
Proofread by Anita

Masked man: Don’t do anything stupid and you might live through this!

Sonny: Okay. You know what? Everything’s fine. Take what you want, and we’ll stay out of your way.

Masked man: Shut up. You stay right there.

Sonny: Nothing has happened. Nothing needs to happen. You turn around and go, and this will all be over.


Dante: What are you doing?

Sam: Um… I was forwarding your forensic file to my e-mail.

Dante: F-forwarding the — the PCPD confidential forensics file? That file?

Sam: Yeah. And you’re mad.

Dante: What the hell, Sam? Of course I’m mad. What were you thinking?

Sam: I don’t know. I-I did it for the right reasons.

Dante: What? What reasons?

Sam: Trina and — and Joss. You’re the one who said that Trina didn’t do it.

Dante: Yeah, I don’t think Trina did it, but I still have to do a legal investigation. And I don’t remember hiring you for your PI services on this one.

Sam: Well, I wasn’t doing it as a PI.

Dante: Then in what capacity were you taking a private work e-mail from my phone?

Carly: Oh, no, no, no, no. Carly —

Sam: This is my fault.

Carly: It is my fault. I’m the one who —

Drew: And we’re leaving!

Carly: What are you doing? Excuse me. What the hell do you think you’re doing?

Drew: You know exactly what I’m doing. I’m — I’m saving you from yourself.


Austin: Need me to hold the bag for you?

Chase: No, I’m good, thanks.

Spinelli: As it happens, you’d be wise to keep your hands free.

Austin: Why’s that?

Spinelli: Because insulting a woman’s honor does not go unnoticed. Not by me.

[ Laughter ]

Brook Lynn: We had champagne this morning, and now we’re working out. We’re doing this day backwards.

Maxie: Trust me, you’ll feel so much better after you get your sweat on.

[ Indistinct conversation ]

Maxie: Then again, adrenaline is way overrated.


Josslyn: Are you okay?

Trina: Oh, my gosh. You didn’t have to come.

Josslyn: Um, yes, I did. I could tell that you were upset.

Trina: Through my text?

Josslyn: That’s how well I know you.

Trina: But weren’t you just hanging out with Cam?

Josslyn: Yeah, but I had already left. I was on my way home. Stop asking me questions. What happened?

Trina: Spencer happened.


Cameron: What do you want?

Spencer: Wow. Welcomes don’t come warmer than that.

Cameron: Expecting something different?

Spencer: Look, I know that you’re pissed at me.

Cameron: That’s an understatement.

Spencer: But I could really use a friend right now.

Cameron: Then you’ve come to the wrong place.


Sasha: I can’t believe you forgot to invite Sonny to our reception.

Brando: I meant to and then… call the police.

Sasha: Okay.

Brando: Get out of the line of fire. Now. Go.

Sasha: You’re coming with me, right? Right?!


Brook Lynn: You invited your boyfriend, your baby dad, and Chase?

Maxie: To a dance cardio class? I most certainly did not.

Spinelli: It’s an ancient custom that lasted well into the 19th Century, even the 20th in some remote areas —

Maxie: well, this is quite the trio.

Austin: Hi.

Brook Lynn: Hi.

Chase: Hi.

Spinelli: Uh, had I known you were here, I-I would have… taken this elsewhere.

Maxie: Taken what? What are you doing, Spinelli?

Austin: Defending your honor, apparently.

Spinelli: The doctor has to answer for his transgressions.

Maxie: Okay. Let’s have a little chat. Come on.

Chase: I heard the deception IPO launch was a success. Social media went crazy and the stock price went through the roof?

Brook Lynn: Yeah. Thanks.

Chase: How are you?

Brook Lynn: I’m good. You?

Chase: Not so great.

Brook Lynn: W-what’s wrong? A-are you feeling okay?

Chase: No, I feel terrible. I feel terrible that I let you down.


Carly: I was just trying to explain that I was the one who put Sam up to it and Dante was getting twitchy —

Drew: Twitchy? Is that, like, the technical term for it?

Carly: I just want him to know that it was my fault, that Sam didn’t do anything.

Drew: I understand.

Carly: Great.

Drew: Wait, wait. Where are you going?

Carly: I’m going back out there to talk to them!

Drew: No, no, you’re not, actually. You know what you’re doing? You’re gonna sit right here like that. Here’s the deal. Dante and Sam are in a relationship.

Carly: I’m aware of that. I was just trying to explain to them —

Drew: Whatever’s happening out there, Dante getting twitchy or angry or — or — or whatever it is, that’s between them. I mean, I-I realize that you were just trying to explain, and that’s — that’s very well-intentioned, but…

Carly: Ill-advised.

Drew: Yeah. When has inserting yourself into another couple’s problems ever worked out?

Carly: Never.

Drew: Hmm.

Carly: Okay. You’re right. I made things worse, didn’t I?

Drew: Well…I mean. [ Laughs ] It kind of surprised me, I got to say, that you wanted to get involved at all.

Carly: Really? After the whole victor bridge debacle?

Drew: Huh. Yeah, well, this was a little bit different. Sam’s not in danger, so…

Carly: Yeah. Right. Oh, I feel like I’m losing my mind, you know? With the whole Josslyn videotape scandal, Trina getting arrested. It’s just…

Drew: Yeah. Hey, w-what’s happening with that?

Carly: Oh [Scoffs] You don’t want to know.

Drew: Yeah, Carly, I do.


Josslyn: Spencer said he was worried about you. Really? After all he did was accuse you of being guilty?

Trina: It was kind of like whiplash. One minute he was, like, concerned, and then the next, he was talking about how I can’t blame Esme for everything.

Josslyn: Like hell we can’t.

Trina: Go on and say it. You tried to warn me about him. Said Spencer is sincere in the moment, but at the core, he’s shallow and an easily manipulated person. The only thing that he has mileage for is being a lost, little rich boy, and… when it matters, there’s no “there” there.

Josslyn: Well, if I said that, I didn’t say it nearly as well. I probably just called Spencer a tool.

Trina: You said that, too.

Josslyn: I don’t want to be right.

Trina: And I don’t want to care about Spencer.

Josslyn: But you do.

Trina: If I didn’t, it wouldn’t hurt this much.


Cameron: Trina’s already having a hard time as it is, and then you go and accuse her of Esme’s crimes.

Spencer: How did you hear about that?

Cameron: About your little trip to the PCPD? Trina’s my friend — the real kind. The kind that share stuff and have each other’s backs.

Spencer: It’s not what you think.

Cameron: No?

Spencer: Can I just come inside, please? I hate that Trina thinks the worst of me. That’s why I’m here. Thanks.

Cameron: Well, I hope you’re not expecting any sympathy.

Spencer: I’m not.

Cameron: ‘Cause it’s not my fault you turned your back on Trina and spawned this baby with the devil.

Spencer: Esme isn’t pregnant.

Cameron: Well, too bad. You deserve to be tied down to that nightmare for life.

Spencer: Yeah. Okay, fine. So, no baby. But the other thing that you said is true. I let Trina down.

Cameron: Big time.


Sonny: Leaving is — is still an option. We c– we can’t id you even if we tried.

Masked man: Shut up and open the till! Add your wallets and jewelry.

Sonny: O-okay. Tonight’s profits have already been deposited, so it’s just gonna be petty cash.

Masked man: Get it.

Sonny: All right, I’m gonna grab it right —

Masked man: No, no, no, no, no. Not alone, you’re not.

Sonny: What are you —

Masked man: check for anything locked and loaded.

Nina: [ Gasps ]

Masked man: Hey! What are you doing?

Sonny: Hey! You don’t want to touch her.

Masked man: And if I do?

Sonny: You don’t want to find out.


Sonny: Take what you came for and get the hell out.

Masked man: Your watch.

Sonny: You’re not taking my watch. That belonged to my dad.

Masked man: Can you believe this guy?

Sonny: If you want to take my watch, you’re gonna rip it off me.

[ Door opens ]

[ Men fighting ]

Nina: [ Breathing hard ]

Sonny: Nina, you okay?

Nina: I think so.

Sonny: Brando, you did good.


Chase: I really regret the way I responded when you asked me to sing your song.

Brook Lynn: It’s fine. I understand you wanting to get off suspension is — is your priority, and I don’t want to jeopardize that.

Chase: Okay, you say it’s fine, but I’m really getting a vibe that it’s not.

Brook Lynn: Well, your future as a detective is bright. Excuse me.


Dante: I never thought I’d have to… guard my phone from you.

Sam: Dante, come on.

Dante: Sam, that’s a document, an official document meant for a police officer. For me, for work. It’s not for a civilian. Y-y-you see that, right?

Sam: Yes, o-of course I see that. But it’s a report, right? Everything in it eventually is gonna come out. It just — that’s the deal. It moves forward.

Dante: Yeah, it does. You’re right. But — but y-y-you don’t see where this is a problem?

Sam: I mean… it’s not like I was stealing government secrets or tampering with evidence.

Dante: No, no, you’re right. In this case, it’s not. You getting eyes on this is not a game-changer.

Sam: Okay. Then…

Dante: Come on, you — you — you went into my phone. You accessed private files without asking me. I thought — I thought we had gotten to a-a place of mutual trust.

Sam: We have.

Dante: Okay. It just doesn’t seem like it to me. Or maybe you’ve got a different definition of it than I do have.

Sam: Okay. I, um…

Dante: Look…I’m gonna get privileged information. Stuff you’re not allowed to see. It’s that simple. It has nothing to do with how I feel about you.

Sam: I understand that.

Dante: Do you? Just…

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Dante: [ Sighs ] I need to know I can trust you for this to work. Falconeri. Yeah. Okay. I’ll be right there.

Sam: You have to go?

Dante: Yeah.

Sam: [ Sighs ]


Drew: I don’t know if you got my message.

Carly: I did. I’m sorry I didn’t call you back.

Drew: Mnh-mnh. What are you talking about? You don’t have to apologize. I know things have been crazy.

Carly: You have no idea.

Drew: So tell me.

Carly: [ Sighs ] Okay. Well, so this tape gets out and — and Josslyn is utterly humiliated. And I know that Cam is, too. I do.

Drew: But — but it’s not the same. I mean, both were — were victimized. Absolutely. For sure. No doubt about it. But at the end of the day, the guy ends up looking like kind of a sex god and the girl gets labeled a slut.

Carly: Yeah. Pretty much.

Drew: I’m sorry. But I do give Joss and Cam credit for doing that article.

Carly: Yeah. Well, you’ve got to throw some credit Alexis’ way, too.

Drew: Wow.

Carly: [ Laughs ]

Drew: Praising Alexis.

Carly: I know. Wonders never cease. But she really got the story, and the way we wanted the story to be told.

Drew: Yeah. Focusing on the victimization and how much of that lands on the girl, right? Yeah. Part of me wanted to get in there with Aurora, pick up the story, give it more steam. But then I worried about piling on. I don’t know. Maybe it was stupid.

Carly: I’m glad you stayed on the sideline.

Drew: You are?

Carly: Yeah, I mean… Alexis was far enough removed that I could handle her doing the story, but with you, things could get tricky, and — and you’re just, um, too close.

Drew: In that case, I’m gonna take advantage of that closeness.

Carly: Okay? [ Laughs ]

Drew: How are you? You. How are you dealing with all this?


Spencer: I know I said hurtful things to Trina. I don’t deny that, Cameron. But it is complicated.

Cameron: Oh, cry me a river. You know, I miss the times when you were just an annoying snob and just pretentious. But now you’re a full-blown ass.

Spencer: Can you please hear me out?

Cameron: Why? So you can just bombard me with lies and excuses.

Spencer: No excuses. But I’m allowed to have problems, aren’t I?

Cameron: You want to talk about problems? I just lost my summer job that I’ve worked years to get. And now there’s people on the internet critiquing my performance in bed. And I’m in a weird space with my girlfriend.

Spencer: I’m sorry. You and Joss, you don’t deserve what’s happening to you.

Cameron: It didn’t just happen to us, okay? A crime was committed against us!

Spencer: I know. I —

Cameron: No, you don’t know, because you are not my friend! In fact, I want nothing to do with you! The way you have jerked Trina around, got her to lie for you and begged her to save you, and then the second your disgusting girlfriend —

Spencer: I know that Esme did it, okay?! And I know that she framed Trina! And now it is my turn to try to save her.


Maxie: Austin is a good man, Spinelli, and you would know that if you just gave him a chance.

Spinelli: He’s not worthy of you.

Maxie: You don’t think anyone’s worthy of me. I really like him, and I’d like to see where this goes. Can you accept that?

Spinelli: I suppose I’ll have to.

Maxie: That’s the spirit.


Spencer: Trina’s innocent. I’ve always believed that.

Cameron: Really?

Spencer: Really.

Cameron: Or are you just telling yourself that?

Spencer: Come on.

Cameron: So then why are you pretending to be on team Esme?

Spencer: Because I am trying to get Esme to lower her guard so that she can lead me to something, anything, that will exonerate Trina.

Cameron: That sounds really shady.

Spencer: I’m sorry, Cam. Do you have a better idea?

Cameron: No, but is it really worth hurting Trina?

Spencer: You should’ve seen the look in Trina’s eyes when I just left her at the gallery. It gutted me. And I haven’t been able to lose that feeling since I stupidly left with Esme the night of our ski trip.

Cameron: You mean that? You do have feelings for Trina. Okay. Well, uh, looks like we both have problems.


Josslyn: Hey. Are you okay?

Trina: This sounded like a good idea, but now that I’m here —

Josslyn: Spencer’s not working.

Trina: It’s not that.

Josslyn: I get it. I mean, when the video came out, I didn’t want to go anywhere. I didn’t want to come here. I didn’t want to go to the metro court. Especially not class. But then I realized hiding… it really doesn’t help. In fact, it actually makes things worse.

Trina: I’m not hiding, per se. I just don’t want to feel like I’m put under a microscope.

Josslyn: Well, the microscope, it’s not real.

Trina: You sure about that?

Josslyn: Besides, it’ll be good for us to be seen together. Would I really be hanging out with the person who made a sex tape of me and my boyfriend?

Trina: Probably not, no.

Josslyn: No, probably not. So let’s go inside, heads held high, let’s order dessert.

Trina: Well, speak for yourself, because I’m ordering potato wedges.

Josslyn: Oh, you rebel!

Trina: Right?

Josslyn: After you.


Carly: How am I?

Drew: Bit of a loaded question, I see.

Carly: [ Laughs ] I just want to come out swinging and fix everything. But it’s Josslyn’s fight, not mine.

Drew: Hmm. Still, feel pretty good to get out there and lay into somebody.

Carly: Not somebody. Esme Prince.

Drew: Spencer’s girlfriend, right?

Carly: That’s right. She made and sent that video, and then she framed Trina.

Drew: Now, are we trusting your instincts on this? Which I-I absolutely do — or — or is this based on fact?

Carly: A little bit of both.

Drew: Okay. Fair enough.

Carly: I mean, this girl has a history of deviant behavior way beyond sneakiness or manipulation.

Drew: Straight-up evil?

Carly: Yeah. And this so-called evidence against Trina, it’s all circumstantial, not to mention ridiculously convenient. I know Trina. She would never do something like this. So that’s where I’m at. You know, I just want all this to be over. I-I want Josslyn, Trina, and Cameron to move on with their lives, and I want Esme to go down.

Drew: Meaning you want to take her down?

Carly: Hell yeah.

Drew: I get that. I do. That’s how I felt about Peter August. You know, I wanted it to be me to get the evidence, me to put him away, me… after he escaped yet another conviction, to be the guy to shoot him.

Carly: Yeah.

Drew: And end that miserable life. But… that’s not how it panned out.


[ Police radio chatter ]

Brando: It’s okay. I’m fine. Okay?

Sasha: That was so dangerous.

Brando: And sexy, though, right? Don’t forget sexy.

Sasha: You could’ve been killed, Brando.

Brando: Yeah. Look, I had to do something.

Sasha: Just promise not to make it a habit.

Brando: Promise. I’m not going anywhere.

Nina: Geez. I’m just glad Phyllis wasn’t here for all of this.

Sonny: I’m sorry you were.

Nina: [ Sighs ] Thank you for protecting me.

Sonny: You know what? You — you protect me from Baldwin… I’ll always protect you.

[ Both chuckle ]

Dante: [ Clears throat ] Hey. You, uh, up to answering a few questions, or do you think you need a minute?


Dante: Uh, so Phyllis and the bodyguard, they’re outside being questioned. They — they were at the bank when these perps arrived?

Sonny: That’s right.

Dante: You think these guys knew that you owned Charlie’s? Because if they did… and they hit the place anyway, that’s a pretty bold move.

Brando: I should, uh, go talk to Dante so we can get out of here and go home.

Nina: Sasha. I think you know what I’m gonna say.


Spinelli: Most gracious of greetings. Oh. Has — has something undesirable transpired?

Sam: Yeah. You could say that.

Spinelli: Well, I-I c-certainly don’t want to push, but… if you’re inclined to share.

Sam: I just ruined my relationship.

Carly: You still think about it? The Peter thing?

Drew: Yeah. Yeah, but I’m learning to be okay with it, so hopefully you can benefit from that experience and prepare yourself. Esme has wronged people that you care about, and it may not be you who puts her right.

Carly: Okay, well, that’s hard.

Drew: It is. I got to remind myself not to go so far down that rabbit hole that it wrecks the things I do have.

Carly: Well, in all fairness, Peter’s dead, so you can’t Chase after him.

Drew: That’s true, but there’s always somebody, right? I mean, can go after Victor, and I will when the opportunity arises, but I’m just not gonna devote my whole life to it, because that’s not gonna get me anywhere.

Carly: I feel like that’s my problem. It’s like I’m standing here and I’m looking at the rest of my life without Sonny, and I… I don’t know what that looks like, or what it means.

Drew: But that’s okay. You’ve got time to figure that out.

Carly: But I’m not. Figuring it out? I’m not. I-I’m pouring my energy into everything and anything else. Josslyn, Trina, Esme. And like you said, I’m getting nowhere. Maybe it’s time I pour that energy into me.

Spinelli: Dante caught you with your hand in the proverbial cookie jar.

Sam: Yep.

Spinelli: How did you leave matters?

Sam: With Dante saying that… he can’t trust me, and without trust, it won’t work. I’m afraid he’s not wrong.


Austin: Do you wanna talk about that?

Chase: Not with you. Thanks.

Austin: Fair enough. Look, man, when — when I had that conversation with you about your marriage with Willow, I had an ulterior motive. And I regret that. For what it’s worth, that’s not the kind of behavior I ever want to repeat.

Chase: I said no to Brook Lynn, which I don’t often do.

Austin: I can’t imagine anybody does.

Chase: But it’s not just that. I insulted her without meaning to. And it’s not the first time. I don’t know. Maybe Brook Lynn’s decided she’s done with me.

Austin: How would you feel about that?

Brook Lynn: Good thing Spinelli didn’t take Austin out. Not that I’d care, though you seem to like the guy.

Maxie: Should we talk about the guy you like?

Brook Lynn: No. Thank you. Chase apologized not just for not singing my song, but the way he rejected me.

Maxie: That’s a start.

Brook Lynn: [ Scoffs ]

Maxie: What is it that’s really bothering you, Brook Lynn? The fact that Chase said no to your song or that he didn’t do what he normally does, come running when you call?


Spencer: Thanks. [ Clears throat ]

Cameron: You have to tell Trina that you believe her.

Spencer: I can’t.

Cameron: She knows how to keep a secret.

Spencer: It’s not Trina that I don’t trust. What if she tells her lawyer? Scott Baldwin is also Ava’s lawyer. And now with Esme living at Wyndemere, we can’t risk this getting back to her, tipping her off.

Cameron: Okay. But what if you testify at the trial? That would be a huge blow to the prosecution.

Spencer: Yeah, true, but not foolproof. We need something that will guarantee that Trina walks away from these charges.

Cameron: Even if it means that she hates you?

Spencer: Even if.

Cameron: I’m sorry… for, uh, blowing up earlier.

Spencer: Don’t worry about it. You’re right. I’ve been an ass.

Cameron: Well, that’s because you were protecting your friend.

Spencer: Just like you. Which is why Trina can’t know. And, uh, neither can Josslyn.


Trina: So, how are we gonna nail Esme?

Josslyn: Taste of her own medicine — somehow record her confessing.

Trina: To who? The only person she would admit it to is Spencer. And he’s already gone to the dark side.

Josslyn: There has to be a way.

Trina: Well, at the gallery, you said that you left Cam at his house.

Josslyn: Yeah.

Trina: That seems kinda… weird. It’s kinda early for y’all to end the night. Is everything okay with you two? Well, you know —

Josslyn: Yeah. Yeah, everything’s fine. You know, there’s been a couple bumps along the way. I mean, how could there not be? But we’ll — we’re gonna figure it out.

Trina: You better ’cause Esme cannot take one more thing from us. What’s wrong?

Josslyn: There’s this guy, he keeps staring at us. Excuse me. Hi. Which one of us are you looking at? The video star or the criminal mastermind?


Cameron: There is no way I’m keeping this from Joss.

Spencer: You have to. You know how Joss and Trina are. They talk about everything. This will be no exception.

Cameron: Then why’d you tell me?

Spencer: Because you basically forced me into it, Cameron.

Cameron: Oh, so it’s my fault now?

Spencer: No, but Trina can’t know, and if we’re gonna keep it that way, then neither can Joss.

Cameron: She’d want to help.

Spencer: Exactly. You know the saying about too many cooks in the kitchen. Cameron, this needs to be a solo operation.

Cameron: This is unfair.

Spencer: Okay, fine. I’m sorry. Sorry I put you in a bad position.

Cameron: Yeah, well, I’m here.

Spencer: I need you to promise. Swear to me right now. This stays between us.

Cameron: You know, I can’t tell if this plan of yours is noble or idiotic. You know, it’s probably both.

Spencer: I’m just trying to redeem myself.

Cameron: Or maybe you’re trying to be Trina’s sole hero. Either way, you are in way over your head.


Josslyn: You get your money’s worth?

Trina: Joss, it’s not what you think. I know him.

Josslyn: You know him?

Rory: Um, sorry if I was staring.

Trina: I remember you… Mr. Invisible. The cop that gave me the soda.

Rory: I did bring you a soda, but I don’t recall wearing my invisibility cloak at the time.

Trina: I wanted to be alone at the courthouse, and…

Rory: And I said I would be invisible.

Trina: Yeah.

Rory: That’s right. [ Chuckles ]

Trina: Uh, um, this is my friend Josslyn. Um, Joss, this is officer…

Rory: Um, you can call me Rory.

Josslyn: Uh, it’s nice to meet you. I’m so, so, so sorry. I didn’t recognize you outside of the courthouse. And especially not in uniform.

Rory: No, it’s okay. It’s cool. Um, I get it. I’m just glad Trina has some friends that look out for her. Keep your chin up, okay? It’s good to see you.

Trina: You, too.

Rory: Josslyn, very nice to meet you as well.

Josslyn: Oh, my god. You know, I-I’ve had a really nice life, but can the floor just swallow me whole? Trina! I just reamed a cop.

Trina: You sure did.

[ Chuckles ]


Drew: You really seem to be handling your divorce pretty well. You know, you — you chose yourself.

Carly: I did. My life. What’s right for me. And of course that meant letting Sonny go. And it wasn’t easy, but it was right. You know?

Drew: A survivor in the best possible way, you know, not pushing people down and trying to climb over people, just — just resilient. Man, I want to be like that.

Carly: I’m sorry. How are you not like that? Seriously, if anyone has been dealt crappy hand after crappy hand and managed to get up and keep going, it’s you. You amaze me. You do. I mean, I would hate the whole world. I would be a horrible, vengeful person.

Drew: No, you would not.

Carly: I would.

Drew: You would not. You would be — you would — you would be who you are.

Carly: Who is that?

Drew: No, I’m not — no, no, no, no. I’m not going there. Why not? I’m not gonna try and define Carly Corinthos.

Carly: Why?

Drew: Because. You’re — you’re undefinable.


Spinelli: What may have felt harmless to you was c-certainly not harmless to Dante.

Sam: Yeah, I know. I — I get that now.

Spinelli: Right. So… so tell him. Y-you appreciate the — the stability and — and safety you have with Dante, yeah? Well, th-then it stands to reason that he would appreciate the same.

Sam: Well, I thought I was giving that to him. I mean, I want to give that to him.

Spinelli: You will. Look, you made one mistake. Mistakes can be rectified.

Sam: Okay, but…what if I don’t get another chance?


Nina: I’m so grateful that you and Brando came back. You and your husband really saved the day.

Sasha: That was all Brando.

Nina: Must be really proud of him.

Sasha: I’ll be proud once my heart stops pounding. How — what about you? That must have been terrifying.

Nina: Yeah. I am. They wanted to take my necklace.

Sasha: Hey. Even if they’d succeeded, a mother’s love can’t be stolen.

Brando: It seemed like amateur hour with those two yahoos. I mean, could be a coincidence they hit up Charlie’s.

Dante: I don’t know. I don’t think it’s any secret that Sonny’s the owner here. And if they cased the place, they’d know for sure. Hey, um, excuse me a minute. I’ll be back to take your statement, okay, Brando?

Brando: Yeah.

Sonny: Thank you.

Brando: Ah, please. You could’ve taken ’em both down.

Sonny: Maybe. Glad I didn’t have to.

Brando: It was pure luck we came back.

Sonny: Why did you?

Brando: [ Sighs ] Well, seems trivial now, but, um, we forgot to invite you to the wedding reception that Deception’s throwing us.

Sonny: It’s not trivial, ’cause I — I can’t wait to celebrate with you and Sasha. Hey, um… you think those crooks… didn’t know that I had a connection to this place?

Brando: Um… it’s possible they just didn’t care.


Maxie: Well, Brook Lynn and i have a class to take. Dance cardio waits for no one.

Brook Lynn: Least of all us. It already started.

Maxie: What? Diamond doesn’t let anyone in late.

Austin: Well, maybe dance cardio’s loss can be our gain.

Chase: Post-workout smoothies?

Maxie: [ Gasps ] Unearned?

Brook Lynn: Best kind.

Maxie: Well, are you buying?

Austin: You know, I seem to have lost my wallet. You wanna come help me look for it?

Maxie: Sure.

Austin: Hmm.

Chase: Come on. You can tell me how it felt to hear your song performed.

Brook Lynn: Only if you’re buying.

Chase: Deal.


Trina: Thank you, Joss. I was feeling so sorry for myself. But tonight, the fresh air, the French fries, the epic freak-out — like, it just made me feel normal again. Just even for a minute.

Josslyn: Well, if that’s the case, I should berate strangers more often.

Trina: [ Chuckles ] Maybe just Spencer.

Josslyn: He does not deserve your friendship, Trina. And he can forget about ever having mine again.

Trina: You don’t have to ditch Spencer just because he ditched me.

Josslyn: Um, yes, I do. My loyalty is to you always. And I know that Cam feels the same way. Our days of enabling Spencer are over.


Spencer: So, is that a no? You’re not gonna help me? Look, I know I can be a really lame friend.

Cameron: Yeah, the lamest.

Spencer: And, yeah, I’m single-handedly trying to save the day. But I really think I can do it, Cam. It’s a lot to ask, but I need you to trust me.

Cameron: Fine. You win. I won’t tell Joss.

Spencer: Thank you.

Cameron: But you better find something on Esme that exonerates Trina.

Spencer: I will.

Cameron: This is the last time I stick my neck out for you. Don’t make me regret it.


Carly: What are we toasting to?

Drew: Resilience. Something we obviously have in common.

Carly: Okay. Wouldn’t it be nice if we didn’t have to be, though? I mean, if life could just be easy once in a while?

Drew: Who says it won’t be? I mean… we’re just getting started, right?

Carly: I guess we are.

Spinelli: Dante will come around. How do you know? Because what mere mortal could stay angry with you?

Sam: [ Chuckles ] Well, I hope you’re right.

Spinelli: Just don’t make the same mistake I made, okay? Let Dante know he comes first.


Sasha: Dante.

Dante: Yeah?

Sasha: Do you know how much longer this will take? I-I’m — I’m not feeling so hot.

Dante: Uh, y-you know what? Why don’t you tell Brando to come down to the station in the morning, he can give a statement then?

Sasha: Thank you.

Dante: Okay. Have a better rest of your night, all right?

Sasha: Yeah, you too.

Dante: Thanks.

Nina: Hey. You’re really shaken up, aren’t you?

Sasha: I could’ve lost Brando tonight. And after losing Liam, I-I — I don’t think I’d be able to survive it.

Dante: Uh, just tell Commissioner Ashford I’ll have an update for her as soon as I’m done here.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Brando: I overheard some chit-chat at the garage. Now, I didn’t think it was legit, but then tonight happened. There’s a perception that your base of power isn’t what it used to be. And with only two families covering the territories and Jason gone, up-and-comers are sensing an opening.

Sonny: My operation is stretched thin. Even with Brick stepping up, my business is — is vulnerable. And now with these two clowns… …every lowlife punk is gonna think that, you know, it’s open season.

Brando: So what are you gonna do?

Sonny: I’m gonna remind everybody… …that I’m the boss.

On the next “General Hospital” —

Chase (on phone): Relax, I’ve got this covered.

Laura (to Lucy): I know you’re still dating my brother.

Finn (to Elizabeth): You can’t possibly think that the threat is over.

Alexis: Maybe there’s something more to it than that.

Harmony (on phone): That’s what I’m hoping for.

Willow (to Michael): I just want it to be over.

Carly (to Sonny): Your enemies are smelling blood in the water.

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For some reason, Spencer was surprised to see Trina at Ava’s gallery, but that didn’t stop him from talking to her and trying to explain himself. The problem was Trina did not want to hear it. As she asked him how he can believe she would have recorded Josslyn and Cameron, she also reminded him that she was with him at his mother’s grave when the video was released. He is her alibi, except she lied to Jordan about who she was with. However, she informed Spencer that she would tell Scott everything if it meant she would go free.

As Trina ranted to Spencer about how angry she is at him, he suddenly told her to stop and confessed that he was only living with Esme at Wyndemere so he could find evidence that she framed Trina. When Trina asked why, he said he was falling in love with her. They almost kissed, but then Spencer came out of his dream state, and the audience realized he was only fantasizing about saying all this to Trina. Yes, it all seemed too good to be true.

Speaking of true, it turned out that Esme’s story about having a nanny named Maggie wasn’t something she made up. After she grew closer to Nikolas by repeating her sob story, she looked through her box of letters and found one from Maggie warning her to stay away from her father while she is in New York.

Little did Esme know that downstairs, Ava had returned after begging Scott and Dante to save Trina. Although Nikolas told her that he was keeping Esme close to see if she’d slip up, Ava informed her husband that she was canceling their vow renewal ceremony.

Liesl was happy to have a family dinner at the Metro Court with Scott joining them. Nina made herself scarce quickly while Britt had to watch Scott and Liesl’s public displays of affection. She also had to endure her mother asking her how online dating is going.

At the bar, Dante discussed Trina’s case with Sam  and she tried to get information out of him about what was in that forensic report about Trina. When he wasn’t forthcoming and walked away for a moment, Sam swiped Dante’s phone and guessed the password was ROCCO. Too bad Dante came back while she was forwarding the email to her own phone.  Dante caught her red handed.

At Charlie’s, Brando Corbin and Sasha discussed finding a place to live together and Sasha then worried Brando only married her because she insisted they do it. Brando assured her that wasn’t the case, but Sasha was still in bad shape because Phyllis offered her condolences about Liam, which caused Sasha to relapse into one of her depressed states.

Phyllis also got quite an offer from Sonny when he wanted to sell her Charlie’s for $100. Nina convinced her to do it and then Sonny sent his bodyguard to watch her while she made a bank deposit. Nina and Sonny were finally alone when two gunmen walked in and demanded all the money and their jewelry.

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At the gym, Austin offered to spot Chase during his workout, but Chase refused. Spinelli approached and went off on Austin for disrespecting Maxie until Maxie and Brook Lynn arrived. Maxie pulled Spinelli aside and asked him to go easy on Austin. She explained they had become good friends and that he had done a lot for her. Left alone, Chase commended Brook Lynn on Deception’s success, and he said he felt bad about letting her down about singing the song. Brook Lynn abruptly said that she didn’t want to jeopardize him getting off his suspension, and then walked away.

Austin approached Chase and asked if he wanted to talk, but Chase refused. Austin talked about how he regretted taking advantage of Chase’s situation with Willow. He insisted that it wasn’t behavior he wanted to repeat. Chase briefly opened up to Austin and explained that he’d accidentally insulted Brook Lynn, and he feared that she was done with him.

At Charlie’s, two armed men burst inside to attempt a robbery. Sonny explained that the money had already been taken to the bank. He insisted that nothing needed to happen because they were masked and Sonny and Nina couldn’t identify them.  One of the masked men demanded that Sonny and Nina surrender the till and their wallets and jewelry. Nina immediately handed over her purse. Sonny informed the masked man following him behind the bar that the day’s profits had already been taken to the bank, so there wasn’t much cash. Outside the bar, Brando and Sasha were approaching the entrance to Charlie’s, stopped short and saw the scene unfolding inside Charlie’s. Brando told Sasha to call the police as he eased inside the door and attacked one of the robbers causing him to drop his gun, which Nina grabbed.  The ensuing confusion gave Sonny the chance to take out the second robber.

At the Metro Court bar, Sam noticed while Dante was away from his phone that he received a report from the PCPD and she opened it forwarded the email to herself. Dante returned and asked what she was doing. As she admitted to Dante what she was doing, Carly overheard and approached to explain that it was her fault. Drew arrived and pulled Carly away and out of the restaurant. Dante felt betrayed and angry with Sam and never though he would have to guard his phone from Sam.

Dante’s phone went off, and he told the caller that he would be right there. He left without saying anything to Sam. A few minutes later, Spinelli arrived and saw Sam sitting at the bar alone. Sam told Spinelli what had happened and that she thought the situation may have ruined their relationship. Spinelli advised Sam to simply let Dante know that he came first. Her interest in the information was simply because she believed in Trina’s innocence.

Carly told Drew that she had caused the situation with Sam by asking for information regarding Trina’s case. They spoke about the way in which anger and revenge can consume you. Carly admitted she had been putting her energy into “anything and everything” to avoid thinking about the end of her marriage with Sonny.  A few minutes later, Carly and Drew had beers, and he toasted to resilience, something that they had in common.

Brando stood outside Charlie’s with a shaken Sasha as the cops escorted the gunmen out in handcuffs. Sasha demanded that Brando not make doing that sort of thing a habit, and he promised. Inside, Nina thanked Sonny for protecting her, and he promised to always protect her. Dante approached and wondered if the two were up to answering questions. As they talked, Sasha and Brando entered so that Brando could talk to Dante. Sasha dug in her purse and swallowed the pill that she retrieved. Nina walked over, and Sasha couldn’t imagine how terrified Nina had been. Nina related that they’d wanted her necklace but it is the one thing she has of her daughter. Sasha insisted that a mother’s love could never be stolen.

Sonny thanked Brando for coming to Sonny and Nina’s aid. He was very glad that Brando had returned, but he wondered why. Brando answered that he and Sasha had forgotten to invite Sonny to their reception. Sonny couldn’t wait to celebrate the couple.

Nina observed that Sasha seemed to be even more shaken up than she was. Sasha replied that, after losing Liam, she wouldn’t survive losing Brando, too. Dante’s phone went off, and it was a text from Sam. She said, “I messed up. I’m sorry and I promise to do better.”

Brando confided in Sonny about some chatter he had heard about the garage. He said that the word was that Sonny’s “base of power” wasn’t what it used to be, so “up-and-comers” sensed an opening. Sonny admitted that his operation was stretched thin, so everyone would think it was open season. Brando inquired as to what Sonny planned to do. “Remind everyone that I’m the boss,” he said.

Josslyn arrived at the gallery and asked Trina what had happened. Trina told Josslyn about Spencer’s visit and how much his betrayal hurt. A short while later, the two arrived outside Kelly’s, but Trina was unsure about going in. Josslyn reasoned that hiding would make things worse, and she thought it would be good for Trina’s case for them to be seen together, anyway. Once inside and with food, the girls talked about how to “nail” Esme and how Josslyn and Cameron would make it through the rough patch.

Josslyn noticed a strange man staring at them from the counter. She stormed over and demanded to know what he was staring at. He insisted that it wasn’t what she thought, and Trina approached and confirmed that she knew him. He apologized for staring. Trina introduced Josslyn to Rory, the new cop at the PCPD who had been very kind to her during her arrest. Josslyn apologized for yelling at him, but he was glad that Trina had friends looking out for her.

Rory advised Trina to keep her chin up, and he paid his bill and left. Trina thanked an extremely embarrassed Josslyn for making her feel normal again. Josslyn thought that Spencer didn’t deserve friendship from either of them and that Cameron would agree. She went on that her loyalty was to Trina, and her days of enabling Spencer were over.

“What do you want?” Cameron demanded when he opened his front door to Spencer. Spencer was in need of a friend, but Cameron replied that Spencer was in the wrong place for that. Spencer knew that he’d said hurtful things to Trina, but he insisted that it was complicated. Cameron blew up at Spencer and insisted that he wanted nothing to do with Spencer after how Spencer had treated Trina. “I know Esme did it!” Spencer yelled suddenly. Spencer explained that he’d always believed in Trina’s innocence, but he was trying to lower Esme’s guard so he could get concrete evidence to exonerate Trina. Cameron thought that Spencer should tell Trina that. Spencer said he feared that Trina would tell Scott or Ava, and it would get back to Esme. Cameron apologized for screaming at Spencer but Spencer conceded that he deserved it. Spencer told Cameron that Josslyn couldn’t know about what he was doing.  The secret had to remain between the two of them.

Cameron protested, but Spencer made him swear to keep it secret. Cameron reluctantly agreed, but he warned that Spencer had better find something on Esme that would exonerate Trina. He added that it would be the last time he would back Spencer.

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Brando: Ooh! What about a place with its own dock?

Sasha: I like the sound of that.

Brando: Yeah. Hm. Uh, we are not imagining things, right?

Sasha: I keep pinching myself over how well deception’s stock did at the IPO.

Brando: You, Mrs. Corbin, are one very wealthy woman. And what’s mine is yours, Mr. Corbin. We’re a team. Which means that we can live in the home of our dreams.

Sasha: What are you dreaming about?

Sonny: There’s the happy couple!

Brando: Whoa, Sonny! Yo! Dante deck you after I left the gym?

Sonny: No, it wasn’t Dante, but it’s not important.

Brando: [ Laughs ] Uh, so, I just want to congratulate, uh, you on your marriage to my cousin. Um…you know… welcome home.

[ Laughter ]

Sasha: Thank you.

Sonny: To the family, right?

Brando: Yeah.

Sonny: Phyllis, do you know Brando and Sasha?

Phyllis: Ah, you’ve been to the pub a few times. My staff appreciates the large tips you leave.

[ Laughter ]

Sonny: Brando’s my cousin, and he and Sasha just got married.

Phyllis: [ Gasps ] Congratulations. Your drinks are on the house.

Brando: Ohh.

Phyllis: It’s always wonderful to see such a happy couple.

Brando: Thank you. W-we do appreciate it.

Sasha: We do. Thank you.

Phyllis: I heard you lost your son. You have my sincere condolences.


Sam: Why the change of venue? I think pizza would have been fine.

Dante: Y-yeah, pizza probably would have been fine, but I told you I wanted to do something special. Wanna go to the bar, get a drink?

Sam: Wait. Why all the fuss?

Danta: You ask a lot of questions, you know that?

Sam: [ Chuckles ] Says the detective.

Dante: Yeah, well, I guess neither of us can let anything go. It’s, uh, one of the things that makes us work.

Sam: One of the things.

Nina: I wish you could have joined me at the spa for some pampering.

Britt: Ugh. Me too. Unfortunately, I was working.

Liesl: She works too much. You need to enjoy yourself more. I tell her all the time.

Britt: I-I declare tonight a mother rant-free zone. Let’s just enjoy our dinner, okay?

Scott: Okay. Good. ‘Cause I’m starving.

Liesl: It’s so nice to have a family dinner like this. It’s unfortunate Maxie couldn’t join us. At least two of my precious girls are with me.

Scott: Yeah, y-you know, if you want a girls’ night out, I-I could just lickety-split.

Liesl: You’re part of the family, Scott. You’re not going anywhere.

Scott: Ooh. Good.

[ Chuckles ]

Ava: -Scott!

Scott: -Ooh!

Ava: I’m so glad I found you. I need you.


Josslyn: Ugh.

Cameron: You, uh, can’t concentrate?

Josslyn: I keep thinking about that call with my R.A.

Cameron: Well, I mean, she was just looking out for you.

Josslyn: Asking if I feel unsafe rooming with Trina. Trina’s my best friend, okay? And she did not secretly record us, and she did not post it. They should be more worried about Esme.

Cameron: We have to find evidence that links her to the recording. So then Trina can accept all the apologies from everyone who’s been blaming her.

Josslyn: Yeah, well, that does nothing to lessen the pain that Trina’s already feeling.


Spencer: Ava! What are you doing here?

Trina: Surprised to see I still have a job? Unlike you, Ava knows I didn’t make that video of Joss and Cam, so here I am.

Spencer: That’s not what I meant. I just didn’t know that you’d be working here tonight.

Trina: [ Scoffs ]

Spencer: I’m here to see Ava.

Trina: Yeah, I heard you calling for her. But Ava’s not here, so you can go. What are you waiting for?

Spencer: You.


Cameron: Uh, are you hungry? I can see if Aiden has any award-winning cookies left.

Josslyn: Award-winning?

Cameron: Yeah. He won a contest promoting national carrot day.

Josslyn: National carrot day. Really?

Cameron: Yeah. It’s a thing. He — he won it by baking carrot-ginger cookies.

Josslyn: Sounds weird.

Cameron: I know, but they were oddly delicious. Did you see my post about it?

Josslyn: No.

Cameron: I’m sorry. I-I forgot you deleted social media.

Josslyn: It’s okay. I mean, I deleted all of my accounts. There were too many accounts just to block. The trolls were out in full force, so…

Cameron: Look. The internet will find something else to fixate on very soon.

Josslyn: Yeah, until Trina’s trial starts up again and the whole thing blows up. God. I can’t even believe I’m saying those words — “Trina’s trial.” It’s insane that she’s been arrested.

Cameron: Yeah, she would never do anything so hurtful.

Josslyn: It has to be Esme. No doubt she’s confident that she’s pulled this off and she’s covered her tracks, but she is not that smart. There has to be evidence tying her to the video.

Cameron: And we have to find it before it’s too late.


Esme: Did Ms. Davis leave?

Nikolas: She did.

Esme: Alexis doesn’t want me here, does she?

Nikolas: All that matters is what I want. And I want you to stay.

Esme: Thank you. My hope is that I can help you and spence start to heal your relationship.

Nikolas: We’re making progress, don’t you think?

Esme: I don’t think. I know. Not that I’m surprised. More time I spend with you, the more I realize what a great father you are.


Sam: What are we really doing here? Not that I don’t love having, like, the best night ever.

Dante: I don’t know. It was just a really tough day at work. And then when I saw you, I remembered how lucky I am to have you in my life, and I wanted to make sure that you knew that.

Sam: Ohh. Believe me…I know it.

Ava: I’m sorry to interrupt. Scott, I-I-I need to borrow you. Just for a couple of moments. I-it’s important.

Liesl: You’re too late. Scott’s mine.

Scott: I-it’s okay, my schnitzel. I’ll be quick. Ladies.

Liesl: It’s so wonderful to have finally found my soul mate. The two of you are long overdue. At least Nina has someone in her sights —

Nina: [ Stammers ]

Liesl: So that leaves my Britta. Any news from the matchmaker, hm?

Nina: Matchmaker?

Scott: Ava, Ava, I-is this about you divorcing Nikolas again? ‘Cause I thought you were gonna give him more than 24 hours.

Ava: This isn’t about Nikolas. This is about his son.

Scott: What’s Spencer have to do with this?

Ava: I don’t want Spencer at the gallery. So I’d like for you to arrange for him to make his restitution someplace else, like picking up garbage or sweeping the street. Either would be good.

Scott: Is this about Trina?

Ava: Trina has been through enough, and I’m not gonna let Spencer hurt her anymore.


Trina: Why are you waiting for me?

Spencer: I need to know that you’re okay.

Trina: What do you think? I was arrested for something I didn’t even do. I had an arraignment hearing, which you didn’t even bother to show up to.

Spencer: I didn’t think that you would want me there.

Trina: I didn’t! And how could you possibly think that I’d be close to okay?

Spencer: Sorry. Poor word choice.

Trina: I guess that would really affect someone who was vicious enough to post a sex tape. But despite what you think, that person isn’t me.

Spencer: Trina, stop!


Sasha: Brando and I are planning a long life together. We’re looking for our first home.

Sonny: Well, if you need any help, just ask. But since Deception did so well in the IPO, you’re not gonna have any problems. And I am a happy investor myself, so… good luck with your house hunting. You feel bad for Brando and Sasha, don’t you?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. You never get over losing a child. But at least Sasha and Brando have each other. They can focus on building a life together.

Sonny: Yeah, they seem to be doing good. So, h-how’s your — how’s everything going with you?

Phyllis: Well, look around. Business is booming.

Sonny: No, that’s not what I asked. I’m talking about, like, Port Charles. How’s — how’s life?

Phyllis: Hm! I’m amazed how quickly it’s begun to feel like home.

Sonny: You don’t miss your friends in — in Nixon Falls?

Phyllis: I do, but when I go back to visit, they feel more like… the past. Port Charles is my present.

Sonny: Yeah, that’s — that’s, uh… that’s good.

Phyllis: What are you up to?

Sonny: [ Chuckles ] Actually, Phyllis, um… I have a favor to ask you.


Scott: Ava, the judge will have my head if I try and change a court-order placement, you know, over a couple of teenagers fighting.

Ava: Well, this is more than just a fight, Scott. You know that. S-Spencer told Trina that he believes that she is behind that revenge porn video. How can she be expected to work with him?

Scott: Well, unless Trina has some concerns over this thing, I mean… [ Sighs ] S-Spencer has no legal connection to her case.

Ava: [ Scoffs ] Except for the fact that he keeps defending the enemy.

Nina: So, Britt, I gather from aunt Liesl you haven’t been matched with your soul mate yet?

Britt: Mm. Sadly, soul mates are few and far between.

Liesl: Only because you’ve been dragging your feet.

Britt: I filled out the 10-page questionnaire. Now it’s up to “Society Setups.”

Nina: Oh, boy. Okay, ladies. I’m sorry. I can’t stay for dinner. Alright? I promised Phyllis that I would drop by and see her, but… make sure you call me when you meet Mr. Right.

Britt: [ Chuckles ] When hell freezes over. [ Laughs ]

Liesl: This has been more than just a “few moments.” Where has Ava taken mein Scott?

Dante: Oh, this is nice. My day is definitely improving.

Sam: Then I’m glad my plan is working.

Dante: And what plan was that?

Sam: To de-stress you.

Dante: Hmm.

Sam: I saw how tense you were at the station. You want to talk about it?

Dante: [ Sighs ] Yeah, you know, some cases are just tougher than others.

Sam: Trina Robinson? The new evidence that you asked the officer to e-mail you and the ADA? It won’t help?

Dante: I don’t know. Let’s get a table. You wanna get some food?

Sam: Yeah.

Ava: Detective Falconeri.

Dante: Yeah.

Ava: May I have a word, please?

Dante: Sure, Ava.

Sam: Go ahead. I’ll wait.

Dante: Uh, what, uh — what can I do for you, Ava?

Ava: You can stop wasting time and resources on this ridiculous case against Trina.


Spencer: I’m sorry. Can we start over? Seeing you caught me by surprise. I’m reacting inappropriately.

Trina: In more ways than one.

Spencer: Ok I am worried about my friend.

Trina: How do you do that?

Spencer: Do what?

Trina: Ignore the fact that you accused me of betraying my best friends and then humiliating them in public. Do you really think that we can talk as if none of that happened?

Spencer: I suppose not.

Trina: But that’s just you. Closing your eyes to the truth. I mean, how else can you stay with Esme, after everything she’s done?


Esme: Spence has no idea how lucky he is to have you as a father.

Nikolas: I’ve made a lot of mistakes with my son.

Esme: But despite everything, I still see your father-son bond. It might weaken, but it can’t be broken. I often wonder what kind of bond I would have with my birth parents if they had been alive to raise me.

Nikolas: Do you have any memories of them?

Esme: I was an infant when I was adopted. And then I lost my adoptive parents, too. It’s hard growing up without a mother.

Nikolas: Spencer and I would agree with you.

Esme: It’s not as though my adoptive parents left me intentionally. Their deaths were unexpected. Tragic. But I can’t help but feeling like my birth parents just threw me away. I’ll always wonder if I’ll be worthy of their love.

Nikolas: Children don’t have to earn love. And, besides, you don’t know why you were put up for adoption. Your parents could have desperately wanted you but found it impossible to keep you.

Esme: Like your mother couldn’t be a part of your childhood?


Phyllis: I’d do any favor you’d ask if it’s in my power. What do you need?

Sonny: Yeah, I know, I know. Look, look. Y-you’re just bearing the brunt of running this place. You know what I mean?

Phyllis: I don’t mind. You’re a busy man. Yeah, but I hope I — I just — it hasn’t burdened you in any way.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] Don’t worry, Sonny. I’m very happy here.

Sonny: Good, good, ’cause it — it would help me a lot if you would take Charlie’s off my hands.

Phyllis: [ Exhales sharply ]

Brando: Sasha. You okay?

Sasha: Why wouldn’t I be?

Brando: [ Stammers ] I know Phyllis’ mention of Liam upset you.

Sasha: Phyllis was just being kind. Besides, I don’t need a reminder of Liam. I think about him all the time.

Brando: Me too.

Sasha: Well, it was nice of Sonny to welcome me to the family. You invited him to the wedding reception, right?

Brando: I thought you were handling that.

Sasha: Brando! We — we discussed this.

Brando: [ Chuckling ] Well, don’t worry. I will make sure he knows. Okay? Maybe later, though. It looks like Sonny’s a little busy right now.

Phyllis: I’d love to own Charlie’s… but I can’t afford to buy it.

Sonny: Trust me, Phyllis — the price would be more than reasonable.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ]


Sonny: How does $100 sound?

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] For Charlie’s Pub?!

Sonny: Yeah.

Phyllis: Don’t be absurd!

Sonny: I’d give it to you for free, but then the taxes would kill you. This place should be yours. You belong here.

Phyllis: Is this misplaced guilt about the tan-o burning down?

Sonny: That wouldn’t have happened if — if you and Lenny didn’t take me in.

Phyllis: Sonny, please —

Sonny: Listen to me. You gave me a home. Okay? That was the most beautiful thing, you know, anybody could do. And…I don’t — I — you know, how do I repay that? This is a start. Okay? You understand me?

Phyllis: Hm.


Dante: I don’t know if you know this, Ava, but I-I’m not the lead detective on Trina’s case.

Ava: Well, you could still be the voice of reason, right? The commissioner has lost her damn mind if she thinks that Trina would make a sex tape of anybody, let alone her very best friends! Why haven’t the cops looked into Esme prince?

Dante: Okay, Ava, I can’t talk about an ongoing investigation. You know that, right?

Ava: Oh, I am so sick of the party line.

Dante: You’re sick of th — okay, well, how about this one? We’re following the evidence.

Ava: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Well, why don’t you follow the evidence that leads to Esme’s guilt before Trina ends up in prison?

Dante: Wow. That was…weird.

Sam: Sorry I left you without any backup.

Dante: Ha! You kind of did. No, really. We shouldn’t both have to deal with Ava.

Sam: She was out of line.

Dante: Yeah. She was also right.

Liesl: I hope you billed her for your time.

Scott: Well, now, listen, my pet, as a lawyer, it’s never 9-to-5. I’ve always got to be on call for all my clients, especially the ones that pay so well.

Liesl: I find your work ethic strangely…sexy. [ Chuckles ] Hmm. Hm.

Britt: Gross.


Nikolas: True. I didn’t meet my mother until I was a teenager.

Esme: Spence told me a bit about it. I have to admit, it’s nice to talk to someone who knows what it’s like to have a lonely childhood.

Nikolas: Didn’t you have adopted brothers and sisters?

Esme: I did. But we were never close. After my adopted parents died, the only person who cared about me was my nanny, Maggie.

Nikolas: Well, at least you had someone. Are you still in touch?

Esme: When I was sent to boarding school… Maggie found another job, and we slowly lost touch.

Nikolas: So Spencer never met her.

Esme: I’m afraid not. But they really would have liked one another. And Maggie never knew that I found someone to love me… …however briefly.


Spencer: My situation with Esme is complicated.

Trina: It was complicated when you thought she was pregnant. Yeah. Ava told me that it was a false alarm. Congratulations on dodging another bullet. But you still think I’m guilty.

Spencer: You were drunk at the cabin. And you said that you don’t remember what happened.

Trina: I didn’t walk around with a burner phone in case I got mad at my friends and wanted to tape them having sex and then send out an e-mail while they’re in the middle of class! And in case you forgot, I was with you when they got that video.

Spencer: I know. You were with me at the cemetery.

Trina: At your mother’s grave. When you, once again, decided that the rules didn’t apply to you, when you decided to sneak out of prison. I lied to the Commissioner to cover for you.

Spencer: Wait. Have you told your lawyer that I’m your alibi?


Josslyn: Well, this is useless. I might as well be watching cat videos.

Cameron: Well, maybe we could take a break from the studying.

Josslyn: [ Chuckles ] What’d you have in mind?

[ Kissing sounds ]

Josslyn: Did you hear that?

Cameron: W-what’s wrong?

Josslyn: Someone’s here.


Nina: Hey.

Brando: Hey.

Nina: You guys recovering from your exciting day?

Sasha: Hm. Trying to.

Nina: Yeah, well, it’s no small thing to take a company public.

Brando: Yeah, my wife is an amazing woman.

Nina: Yes, she is. And have I complimented you enough on your speech at the launch party?

Sasha: My speech wasn’t all that great.

Brando: Sasha, come on.

Nina: Yeah. Stop being so modest.

Phyllis: You do realize you’re basically giving me Charlie’s. The place is worth a lot of money. Sonny, I don’t feel right accepting. I’m fine as manager.

Nina: Hey.

Phyllis: Help me out here, Nina. Talk some sense into Sonny. He wants to give me Charlie’s.

Sonny: I-I’m selling it to you for a hundred bucks.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] Which is ludicrous!

Nina: Well, actually, I think it’s a wonderful idea. Phyllis, please tell me you’ll accept Sonny’s offer.


Sam: I knew you didn’t think Trina should be charged.

Dante: But it doesn’t matter what I think. I can’t let my feelings get in the way. That’s the job.

Sam: No, your job is to serve justice.

Dante: Mm. Problem with that is… sometimes the law and justice aren’t the same thing. That’s the tough part about being a cop.

Sam: You’re a good cop.

Dante: I promise you I’m gonna do everything in my power to make sure the right person is punished.

Scott: Did Nina leave?

Britt: A while ago.

Scott: Oh, well, I-I guess I only have eyes for you.

Liesl: [ Chuckles ]

Britt: I’m gonna get another drink. Does anyone want a refill?

Scott: Sure.

Liesl: Just wave down our waitress.


Cameron: Hey. Okay, I-I checked underneath every bed, looked in every closet. No one is in this house. I even checked the alarm. It’s still set.

Josslyn: Wow. [ Scoffs ] I must be losing my mind. I mean, hearing things that aren’t even there?

Cameron: Don’t beat yourself up, Joss. That kiss just now… was I moving too fast?

Josslyn: Cam! I wanted you to kiss me. And I want us to be close in that way again. I just — I feel so exposed.

Cameron: I’m sorry.

Josslyn: Don’t. Don’t. Don’t. I do feel safe around you. And I’m not gonna let a horrible video get in between us.

Cameron: It won’t.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Cameron: Why is she calling?


Phyllis; You’re teaming up against me?

Nina: Well, selfishly, I want you to accept Sonny’s offer because it means you’re going to stay in Port Charles.

Phyllis: Sonny doesn’t have to give me this place to get me to stay in town.

Sonny: Y-you’re right. I don’t have to do anything. I just want to give you what’s yours.

Nina: Yeah. You deserve it.

Sonny: Will you do this for me, please?

Sasha: I know we talked about a house, but do we really want the property we’ll have to maintain? I mean, maybe we should think about a condo.

Brando: Hmm. I never imagined that, you know —

Sasha: that it would happen this soon?

Brando: No, that — that money wouldn’t be an issue. W-where did that come from?

Sasha: Well, I-I mean, we — we — we did get married in a hurry.

Brando: Yeah, because when you know something’s right, you don’t waste time thinking about it.

Sasha: Are you sure that’s it? Or did I — did I push you into this? Did we only get married because I wanted to?


Ava: Well, you look thoughtful. Anything you care to share?

Nikolas: I was waiting for you, wondering if you were gonna come home.

Ava: Of course. This is my house. I’m not gonna let Esme chase me out of it. Where is that little snake, anyway? Has she slithered off somewhere other than Wyndemere?

Nikolas: I hate to disappoint you, my love, but Esme is still here. We had an interesting conversation about her childhood.

Ava: Ohh. [ Chuckles ] Well, what heart-rending tale of woe did she spin? Or, the better question, how much of it did you buy?

Nikolas: I pretended to buy all of it.

Ava: So is that your strategy? Be a sympathetic ear so that Esme will open up to you?

Nikolas: The more we know about her, the better.

Ava: Oh, I already know more than I care to know.

Nikolas: Let’s talk about something more pleasant. How about I make you a drink?

Ava: No, thank you. I’m going to bed.

Nikolas: Ooh. Sounds good. I’ll join you.


Spencer: Trina…

Trina: My alibi hasn’t come up yet.

Spencer: Thank you for not ratting me out.

Trina: Don’t relax yet. I’ll tell Scott Baldwin everything if that means I win the case. I’m not going to prison for you.

Spencer: I don’t expect you to.

Trina: So have you changed your mind about me? Can you see that I’m telling the truth?

Spencer: It is hard to believe that you would do that to Joss and Cam.

Trina: So you believe Esme did it?

Spencer: I didn’t say that.

Trina: [ Scoffs ] Then who? You? Because you were the only other person in the cabin.

Spencer: It wasn’t me.

Trina: Then what’s your theory? Hmm? Some random hiker broke in? Without me, Joss, or Cam hearing anything? Without any sign of a break-in?! Or maybe it was a sasquatch. Come on. How far are you gonna go to defend Esme?

Spencer: I’m not defending, Esme! I’m doing this for you!


Spencer: I know you’re innocent. Esme set you up!

Trina: Then why are you still with her?

Spencer: I’m not! I’m only pretending to stand by Esme until she slips up, until I have evidence that she is the one who filmed and posted that video of Joss and Cam, that she is the one who is guilty and not you!

Trina: Saying you believe Esme… is just a pretense to trap her?

Spencer: That’s why I suggested that she move into Wyndemere. She thinks it’s so that she’ll stay safe from my Uncle Sonny, but, really, it’s so that I can watch her and try to get evidence that she is the one who was behind the video.

Trina: You’re doing this to help me. Why?

Spencer: Because I’m falling in love with you.

Trina: Well, Spencer? Esme got your tongue? Are you gonna keep denying what’s right in front of your face?


Cameron: Okay, well, um, thank you for calling and telling me yourself.

Josslyn: Hey. What did the director of Lila’s Kids want?

Cameron: Um… I can’t work at the day camp this summer.

Josslyn: What? But you were gonna be head counselor. Cam, you were so excited.

Cameron: Yeah, well, I can’t be in charge of the kids with the tape of us out there.

Josslyn: [ Scoffs ] That is so not fair. Okay? We did nothing wrong. It is not our fault that Esme recorded us and posted something.

Cameron: Still… the damage is done.

Josslyn: We were campers at Lila’s Kids. This is not fair.

Cameron: No, it’s not. But Ms. Aubrey’s not to blame. No one is. Esme is. She’s getting everything she wanted.


Esme: “Dear Esme, I was surprised to get your letter saying you’re going to the United States with Spencer. I hope he brings you all the happiness you deserve. But I have to ask if being in New York is wise. No good can come from any contact with your father. Please be careful. Love, Maggie.”


Ava: Well, I hope you had the housekeeper make up a guest bedroom for you. Because I have no intention of moving out of the master suite and I certainly have no intention of sharing a room with you.

Nikolas: We say a lot of things when we’re angry.

Ava: Did you think I didn’t mean it?

Nikolas: I think we are both passionate, volatile people. I think we both live in the moment and we say what’s on our minds. Which is why we’re so good together.

Ava: This isn’t foreplay, Nikolas. As long as Esme remains in this house… you’re gonna need a lot of blankets ’cause your bed is gonna be very cold.

Nikolas: Even after vow renewal ceremony?

Ava: Oh. There isn’t gonna be one.


Britt: [ Exhales deeply ]

Britt: Duckpin bowling?

[ Scoffs ] It’s competitive?

Is this a man or a 12-year-old? [ Sighs ] Next!

Hmm. Not bad.

I like that, too.

[ Laughs ]

Same sense of humor.

Could it be?

[ Cellphone beeps ]


Phyllis: You’re acting like I’m doing you a favor.

Sonny: You are!

Phyllis: Did you know about this?

Nina: Well, Sonny and I, we just want you to be happy, Phyllis, because when you’re happy, we’re happy.

Phyllis: [ Breathes deeply ] Thank you for your very generous offer. I accept.

Sonny: Ahh! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Nina: This is such good news.

Phyllis: Well, but before we finalize the paperwork… I need to drop off the deposit in the night box.

Sonny: Uh, doesn’t Rafi usually walk you to the bank?

Phyllis: He had to leave earlier today. Family emergency.

Sonny: Oh, no, no, no. You’re not walking alone with the — hey, Frank. Do me a favor. Walk, uh, Mrs. Caulfield to the bank, make sure nothing happens to her.

Frank: Copy that, sir.

Sonny: So, Baldwin came to see me at Pezzulo’s. He’s — he’s gonna subpoena me to be a character witness for you in the visitation hearing.

Nina: No, there’s not gonna be a subpoena. I’m gonna talk to Scott. If there’s a subpoena, then I’m gonna fire him.

Scott: Nina, we’ll see how it goes. Okay?

Nina: Alright.

Sonny: You want a drink? On the house. Since you helped me convince Phyllis to take over the pub.

Nina: No. I’m — I’m good. Thank you. And it was really lovely of you to do that.

Brando: I married you because I love you.

Sasha: And not just to make me happy?

Brando: There’s no “just” about making you happy. Your happiness is a priority of mine for the rest of our lives, so you better get used to it. Look. I would do anything for you, but I married you for us.


Liesl: Detective Falconeri, over here.

Dante: Uh, yeah. Obrecht, what is it?

Liesl: I demand you arrest Sonny corinthos this instant.

Dante: Why? What for?

Liesl: For threatening my beloved Scott.

Dante: [ Chuckles ] Well, Scott can go down to the station and file an official complaint all by himself, yeah?

Scott: Well, t-there’s no need to make it official. I’m just telling you off the record, since Carly left Sonny, you just need to corral your father.

Dante: Hm.

Sam: Good thing I know you, Dante.


Cameron: Did you tell your mom you’d be home by now?

Josslyn: I’ll text her, tell her not to worry.

Cameron: I think you should go, Joss. I’m not the best company right now.

Josslyn: You don’t have to entertain me. I just want to be with you.

Cameron: Well, I-I want to be with you, too, but, you know, I have that history test tomorrow and…

Josslyn: And you need your beauty sleep.

Cameron: Look, I-I just need a Noodle Buddha to, uh, sustain me for my all-nighter, but… Joss, I…promise I’ll make it up to you.

Josslyn: I hate everything that’s happened. And we need to prove that Esme’s responsible.

Cameron: We will.


Spencer: I wish that this wasn’t happening to you, but you can’t blame Esme for everything that goes wrong in your life.

Trina: Get out. Get the hell out!


Nikolas: You want to postpone our vow renewal? Can’t we work through this?

Ava: This is more than just a lovers’ spat. The way I feel right now, any vow you made to me… would be meaningless.


Dante: What are you doing?

Liesl: I’m sorry Scott had to leave. His law practice keeps him so busy.

Britt: Hmm. I thought maybe he was running away from Dante.

Liesl: Mein Scott runs from nothing.

Britt: Hm. Of course not. My mistake.

Liesl: I’m sorry Scott and I were making you feel left out earlier.

Britt: Don’t lose sleep over it, mother. I’m just happy you found love.

Liesl: It’s a wonderful feeling, one I want you to experience, as well. I paid a fortune for that matchmaker. What’s taking them so long to find you the intelligent and handsome man you deserve?

Britt: Well, actually, I received some possible matches earlier.

Liesl: [ Gasps ] You did? And?!

Britt: I’m still going through their profiles.

Liesl: Well, perhaps I should, uh, take a look for you. A second set of eyes is always useful.

Britt: Knock yourself out, Mutter.


Brando: Thank Phyllis for the drinks.

Sonny: Yeah, I will. And have a good one.

Sasha: Thanks.

Sonny: Yeah.

Brando: Bye.

Nina: Bye. Is it okay if I just hang around until Phyllis gets back? Because we didn’t really get a chance to connect and catch up.

Sonny: Y-yeah, I’m gonna stay here anyway and wait for Frank and Phyllis to get back.

Nina: Okay. Sounds like a plan. I’ll go lock up.

[ Both laugh ]

Masked Man: Don’t do anything stupid, and you might live through this!

On the next “General Hospital” —

Chase (to Brook Lynn): I feel terrible that I let you down.

Sasha (to Brando): Promise not to make it a habit.

Maxie: Can you accept that?

Drew: I’m gonna take advantage of that closeness.

Dante (to Sam): I need to know I can trust you for this to work.

Carly: I made things worse, didn’t I?

Sonny: You turn around and go, and this will all be over.
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GH Short Recap Thursday, April 14, 2022

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Recap written by Eva

Chase apologizes to Brook Lynn for not singing her song at the Deception IPO and for unintentionally hurting her feelings.

Brando tackles the robbers at Charlie’s Pub and then the police arrive to arrest the robbers. Sasha is so nervous that Brando put himself in danger that she almost takes a pill but then Nina arrives and Sasha hides the pills from Nina.

Brando tells Sonny that he has heard rumors that his business is weak and new people in the business think they have an opening to take over his territory. Sonny tells Brando that he is planning to show everyone he is still the boss.

Sam talks with Spinelli because she fears she may have ruined her relationship with Dante because he caught her trying to forward a confidential police file from his phone to her phone.

Cameron and Spencer have a heated argument and during the argument Spencer tells Cameron that he is only with Esme hoping she will let her guard down and he can find proof that she posted the video. Spencer makes Cameron promise not to tell Trina or Josslyn about his plan.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, April 13, 2022

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Recap written by Eva

Brandon and Sasha search for a house or maybe a condo to start their new life.

Sasha continues to put on a brave face and pretend she isn’t grieving the loss of baby Liam.

Sonny sells Charlie’s Pub to Phyllis for one hundred dollars.

Phyllis goes to the bank to make the nightly deposit accompanied by Sony’s bodyguard.

Sonny and Nina stay at the pub to close up and a thief comes in and tells Nina to give him all the money or he will shoot.

Cameron gets a call and is told he can’t be a counselor at Liam’s kids camp this summer because of the video. Cameron and Josslyn are determined to prove Trina’s innocence and Esme’s guilt.

Britt gets some matches from the Society Setups Matchmaking Service to see which one she liked best.

Esme tells Nikolas her parents gave her up for adoption when she was born and when her adoptive parents died her nanny Maggie took care of her until she was sent to boarding school. Esme also tells Nikolas her nanny Maggie got another job and they have not kept in touch. Esme goes to her room and reads a letter from her nanny Maggie advising her not to go to New York with Spencer because it is dangerous for her to be so close to her father.

Spencer talks to Trina at the gallery and thinks about telling her the truth that he is only pretending to believe Esme so he can get evidence that she posted the video of Cameron and Josslyn. Spencer decides not to tell Trina the truth and she is hurt that he believes Esme instead of her and screams at him to leave the gallery.

Ava tells Nikolas she cancelled the vow renewal ceremony.

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