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GH Short Recap Thursday, September 8, 2022

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Today’s episode was pre-empted by news of Queen Elizabeth’s death.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Posted on September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Sonny asks Cody not to take advantage of Spinelli because he is a good person. Cody tells Sonny he has no intention of doing anything to hurt Spinelli.

Austin’s cousin Mason asks him to take care of a special patient that will be coming to the hospital and Mason also assures Austin that he didn’t attack Ava.

Mac and Felicia tell Maxie they suspect that Cody is his son, but he is scared to find out he has q grown son he never knew had been born.

Anna tells Robert that she is planning to take down Victor and she needs his secret list of contacts.

Victor asks Lucy to a business lunch and Anna promises Lucy that she won’t be in danger.

Valentin persuades Alexis to think about writing an article that shifts suspicion away from the Cassidine family regarding Ava’s attack.

Sonny meets with Victor so they can have a talk.

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GH Transcript Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Posted on September 7, 2022September 11, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

I think just why are we meeting here? Oh, sometimes, when I’m having a bad day, I stroll past.

[ Chuckles ] Uh, it makes me feel better. I don’t know whether to find that funny or really disturbing. Both work. You didn’T…do this… I — no. I’m not into graffiti. Although, I might have been tempted. I mean, apart from the midnight vandals, this is the last place on earth anyone’s ever gonna visit. Here you go. Thank you. Do not be stingy. The uv rays are not messing around today. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] Mmm. Ohh. That is so nice. Thank you. Victor: Well, I’m glad you approve.

[ Breathes deeply ] Spf 50. Well… one can’t be too careful. A good headline is a real balancing act, isn’t it? It’s got to be vivid enough to attract the eyeball but responsible enough to not play to the dregs of humanity. That’s one way of describing it. I think that was supposed to be a compliment. Thank you. You’re welcome. You want something from me? And why would you assume I want something from you? Because you’re a cassadine, and I can always tell when one of you is holding something back. Ah, one of “us” — ’cause last I checked, you and I are still family. Hi! Thank you so muchfor coming. I cannot believe my babysitter canceled so last-minute! Hello. I’m felicia — your mom. Oh, yes. Mm-hmm. We’ve met. Well, then, you know I would take any opportunity to spend time with my grandchildren. Still, I appreciate it. So…where are my little precious angels? James is at lila’s kids. Boo!

[ Cellphone dings ] Ugh. Mom. And bailey lou is taking a nap. Felicia: Already? Yeah, that’s what happens when you wake up so early.

[ Sighs ] Oh, it’s sam. Dante’s moving into the penthouse today. Ooh, how exciting. Yeah, I told her I would help out, but I guess cody has it covered. Cody…bell? Yeah. You know… if I wasn’t so into austin, I could see myself looking more than twice at cody. That would be a very bad idea. Britt: I’m not saying that you’re wrong. No, you’re just saying that you’re right. Well, yes, I am.

[ Laughs ] Dr. Westbourne. Dr. Gatlin-holt. Got a minute? Yes. Um, if this is about the quartermaine picnic, I-I already gave my statement. I’ve read them. I’m looking for some insight. On what? I’m trying to put together a profile of ava’s attacker. And not just the physical, but the emotional — what kind of person might have done this. Sounds like you need a psychiatrist for that. I’ve read the guest list for that night, and I know most of them, but some are virtual strangers — to me, at least. Any stranger in particular you’re interested in? He’s a friend of yours. Cody bell. Sam: Oh. “Rocco’s bedroom.” That one by the stairs. -Got it. -And what’s — what’s that?

[ Strained ] Living room. Okay. What is on top? Your new doormat. Okay. I’ll — I’ll be the judge of that. Okay. Okay. Let’s see. Wow. That’s uh — italian.

Si, si, signor.

[ Chuckles ] Uh… get it? When people show up, it welcomes them — right? And when they say goodbye… and then when they leave, it’s, uh — yeah. It says it right there. It says — yeah. It says goodbye. Yeah. Goodbye. Okay. You like it? Um…I like you. Not the mat? I’ll just — I’ll — I’ll keep it in rotation. But we’ll see. In — in the rotation? Yeah. How many — how many doormats do you have? Oh, a lot. More than you have boyfriends? Oh, no, I have way many more doormats. I only have one boyfriend. Well, that’s good to hear. That’s you. I’m a lucky guy. Mm-hmm. Dante? Mm-hmm. Welcome home. Thank you.

It just doesn’t even seem possible that emma is in college. She’s in college! Hmm. Tell me about it. God. I mean, you know, shouldn’t she be… oh…yea — yea high and… yeah. …Running about, blowing on that didgeridoo? Oh, god. That damn didgeridoo. Ohh! Best present ever. No, I’m surprised that robin didn’t disown you about that. Yeah. Yeah, me too.

[ Chuckles ] So, is — is — is that what you wanted to talk about? Robin? The family? Granddaughter? No. Did — I didn’t think so. I need your list. Laundry? Grocery? Bucket? What?

The list. The one that you have in the little black book. All the names of every contact you’ve ever encountered.

[ Sighs ] I’ll have you know… I hold that little black book in very high esteem and take great pride… trust me. I am aware of that. I mean, in this digital age, has the little black book ever been hacked? No, it hasn’T. No, it hasn’T. Has there ever been a glitch in it? No, there hasn’T. No, it hasn’T. Has it ever accidentally lost any of its material — I-I get it. I get it. You’re right. The rest of the world is completely wrong. You are god’s gift to every little black book everywhere. Mm. Mm. Now, can I see it? Well [Sighs] Last I heard, you’re in good standing with the bureau, hm. Well, yeah, I am, but, um… I made some discreet inquiries, but it is imperative that they stay off the record. And, uh, under the radar? Yeah. So…you going to tell me what the “this” in this is? It can only be between us. Well, you, me, and the stiff here. Victor cassadine is going down. So, what happened to the, uh, pool attendant? Oh, well, uh… I’m apprenticing. Nothing like hands-on experience.

[ Chuckles ] Well, you’re certainly lucky it’s me, because another woman might have called the authorities. What, for wanting to protect your skin? Mmm. Don’t you know you should never really touch a woman without her permission? Oh. A thousand apologies, ma’am. As they say, I’m a novice. I’m learning on the job. I bet you’d make an excellent teacher.

[ Breathes sharply ] You know, you’ve always been my favorite. Cassadine? I sure hope so. You don’t care for private islands or private scores to settle. You, uh, built a life for yourself. You torched it to the ground, but then you built it back better than before. So have you. Are you gonna screw all that up by doing your father’s bidding? My father’s bidding? Come on! Valentin, admit it. You’re here on victor’s orders, aren’t you? Look how I found outside.

[ Laughs ] How’s your moving day? Oh, hey. Sonny, hi! Got something for you. Oh. Wow. Okay. Uh, what’s — what’s this? Homemade lasagna. Ohh! Dang. No way. No. Sam: Nice. Sonny corinthos cooks? Yeah, he does. But, you know, you — you just — you gave us a whole case of champagne. You can’t drink it on an empty stomach. That’s the bensonhurst way. When you’re sad, you eat. When you’re happy, you… you eat!

[ Chuckles ] Yes. I love it. Thank you. Thank you, neighbor.Neighbor? Yeah, he lives across the hall. I had, uh, no idea. This is “kitchen,” by the way. Where do — oh. Why don’t — yes. -Okay. -[ Strained ] I got that. Yeah. I’m gonna put this in the kitchen, too. I cou– hm. So, that’s, uh — that’s gonna be pretty cool, living so close to dante. You and I n-need to get something straight. All I know about cody bell is what maxie’s told me.

[ Cellphone dings ] And I’m assuming you’ve already spoken with maxie. No, we haven’t had contact since the picnic. Right. I-I got to take care of this. But dr. Westbourne’s really the one you should be talking to. She’s got way more experience with that guy. I-I-I don’t have that much experience with him. But he is a friend of yours. A new friend. Would you mind telling me more about him?

[ Knock on door ] Hi. I am dr. Gatlin-holt. And why don’t we get started by you telling me what brings you to general hospital? I’ll give you one guess. Well, that reactionwas intense. I’m sorry. Do you know something about cody that I don’t know? No, nothing concrete. Because from what I can tell, he’s a really good guy, a refreshing change of pace from all the city slickers in these parts. He’s an actual cowboy. Yeah, I, too, believe that he is a good guy. But…? But there’s this possibility that, uh… uh, cody could be, um, uh — oh, my god, mom. Whatever it is, just say it! I-I’ve been sniffing around. Around cody? And it’s increasingly looking like mac could be his dad.

[ Gasps ]

so, cody announces that dominique stanton is his biological mother. I guess the woman who raised him told him on her deathbed. That is dramatic. But what does this have to do with mac? Mac and dominique had a romance back in the day. She was married to this horrible man, leopold taub. Wait. Like peter horrible? Or just run-of-the-mill horrible? He was pretty bad. He was older than her. He kept her as a virtual prisoner in their home. And eventually, he shipped her out to shadybrook for six months. She couldn’t talk to anybody or see anybody. She couldn’t even check herself out until after leopold died! Once that happened, did she and mac get back together? Yeah, they did, but I think they realized they weren’t right for each other. Well, duh. Well, I think it was a nice relationship. I mean, mac doesn’t seem to have any regrets about it at all. But the point is that she and mac were together

before her stint in shadybrook. Yeah. So if she was pregnant during that time… the baby could very well be his. There’s honestly not a whole lot to tell… unless cody knowing how to make an entrance is relevant. I heard he parachuted into town.

[ Scoffs ] Did he ever. Anything else? Why all the questions? You don’t think cody was involved in the attack on ava? He’s not a suspect, but he is a person of interest. For you or for the police? Meaning? I just know that you were friends with cody’s mom back in the day. Is that what this is about? Thanks for your time. I’ll let you get back to your work. That was weird. What are you doing here, mason? Well, you’ve been so busy since that picnic, only way I could see you was to make an appointment. It’s time to go home, cuz. They’re expecting you. This is my home, mason. And if anybody should be hightailing it out of here, it should be you. What’s that mean? Well, the night of the picnic, you said we needed to take care of ava. Shortly thereafter, she was stabbed by an unknown assailant. So is that why you’re here? Finish what you started? -Cody, right? -That’s me. Good to see my son’s reconnecting with an old friend. Uh, yeah. No, it’s been good for me, too. Any friend of my son is a friend of mine. So, there’s something going on with you and spinelli. Look, I know that spinelli’s strange, but he’s a good person. And I would hate to see a friend of my son exploiting a good person. I get it. Do you? I do. I’m — I’m — I’m not doing anything now and I won’t in the future to hurt spinelli. I’m gonna hold you to that. You know, it’s not like this is anything new. I mean, not that long ago, I walked in and you were sitting at my desk. Is that because you like my office so much? Well, it is a nice office. It’s because victor wanted to use the invader for his purpose. And my answer was… no. Unequivocally. And so if you come to me right now with the same pitch, what makes you think my answer is gonna be any different? Because there are other people involved. Who? Spencer and — and nikolas? Victor doesn’t honestly believe that either one of them would attack ava. This isn’t about what victor believes. This is about public perception. Why send you? Why send me? If victor is so keen on protecting spencer and nikolas, why doesn’t he just talk to me personally? Why is he asking you to do his dirty work? And, more importantly, why are you agreeing to it? Well, would you at least consider his point of view? Sure. I’ll speak to him personally. Well, I’m afraid that’s not possible right now. Really?

[ Zipper slides ] Why not? Because at the moment, victor is otherwise engaged. So did you have, uh, fun at the quartermaine picnic? I mean, of course, before ava was attacked. For which the perpetrator will pay. Ohh. I didn’t know you cared. Nikolas is my family. You assault his wife, you assault all of us. But come on. Let’s not spoil a beautiful day with such dark thoughts.

[ Chuckles ] How about I make us a reservation for dinner al fresco? Hm! I would love that. Unfortunately, I’m booked. Oh. Lunch, then. My, you are persistent. One of my many virtues. Okay. Um… to be honest, victor, I am just not sure that the two of us seen out dining — it just — it really might give the wrong perspective.

[ Chuckles ] It’s a harmless lunch. I-I just don’t think that martin may see it as harmless. And you do know that valentin and martin are very, very close. Oh, don’t you worry about valentin. His lips are sealed. I’ll see to that. How? Just don’t you worry yourself with the details. Trust me. It’ll be our little secret. If victor’s the target, then count me in. You can’t be involved.

[ Scoffs ] Look, I had this guy dead to rights when he came back from greece if the bureau hadn’t cut a deal with him. I-I know. I understand your instinct. I do. But…

[ Sighs ] I-I just — I can’t risk any collateral damage. Because there are innocent lives at stake here. All the more reason to have the bureau involved. Let’s just say their calculus when it comes to human life is different from mine. So, what amounts to an unacceptable loss in your world? Let me guess. Would it have the initials “vc” in it? And the “v” doesn’t stand for victor?

An ask, I will figure something else out. Valentin means this much to you? Does getting victor mean this much to you? Look.

[ Scoffs ] Gotta tell you — I haven’t been in the field for quite a while. Contacts — they come, they go, they die in dark alleys. We’re still standing. Who’s to say that maybe some of your contacts aren’t also? Okay. I’ll share. Ohh! Thank you. But there’s one condition. Oh, god. Victor isn’t the only one who’s busy. I have a paper to run, you know. So the news never slee– I got this. Of course. The price being? I don’t know. What’d you get?

Your price. The police want the public’s help finding ava’s assailant. You’re the voice of the public. I think the invader’s resources could go a long way steering the search in the right direction. The direction leading anywhere other than toward the cassadines. Our town here loves its gossip, and they seem to love to gossip about me.

[ Chuckles ] I bet you’re a favorite topic among many. Well, um, what I’m saying is maybe we should just keep our friendship out in the light of day. You know, just keep it public. Oh, well, the last thing I want to do is put you in a compromising position. But I have to say, I feel like I’m getting mixed signals here. From moi? Well, at the picnic, I felt like we were on the same page? Was I wrong? Um, no. No. No. Absolutely not. It’s just that, you know, I have been here before, and it always ends in disaster. But you haven’t been “here” before with me.

[ Sighs ] And is this the real reason you’re hesitating? Or has someone poisoned you against me? We good? Yeah, we’re good.

[ Sam laughs ] Hey. Uh, what’d we miss? Uh, nothing much, except me having to take off. Oh. Well, hey, man. Thanks for all the help. Yeah, it was fun, and let me know when you’re ready to move the rest of the stuff in. Yeah. Yeah. You sure? I mean, I will. Um, next time we’ll repay you with a beer. Never gonna say “no” to that. Congrats on the new digs. Well, new to you. You know what I mean. Hm. Yeah. Alright. Well, it’s actually an upgrade for me. Oh, it — cool. Text you later, man. Um, and, mr. Corinthos, it was great seeing you again. Call me sonny. Yours? Oh, yeah!

[ Sam laughs ] I like it. -Yeah. See? -Yeah. See? That’s ’cause he’s got good taste. Well, I agreed to, um, keep it in rotation. That’s true. Right? Yeah. You did. You know what? I’m happy for you guys. Thank you. And not — not just for the apartment, but just, you know, because you found each other. Well, we did have to take a detour to get there. Yeah, but, uh, you know, we made it. Well, I’ve — I’ve got the doormat to prove it. Yeah. You do.

[ Both laugh ] So, what is mac gonna do? Well, we actually haven’t talk–

[ Knock on door ] Grandpa grandpa reporting for duty! Oh, my gosh! Mac! My mom was just filling me in on the fact that cody might be your son! Oh, wait a minute. Please tell me that the two of you have discussed this.

[ Sighs ] We danced around it. This is just the first time we’ve actually said it out loud, that’s all. And you think that mom might be wrong? No. I think your mom has it right. There’s a good chance that I might be…

[Breathes deeply] …Cody’s father. Of course, we won’t know until there’s a dna test, but I honestly don’t know if I want to find out. What?! Why not?! Because I’m having a hard time accepting it… …that I might have had a son all these years and didn’t even know he existed! Take it easy. None of that vulcan death grip stuff. You know, mason, you’ve always been dumb, but I think somehow you got dumber. Ava jerome is being guarded by sonny corinthos’ personal bodyguard. And the chief of detectives is literally right down the hall. You got it all wrong, though. How do I have it wrong? I didn’t try to off that jerome woman. I was with you that night, remember? Not the whole night. It wasn’t me. Now, can we get back to the main subject? There’s a patient coming to the hospital next week. No. You’re gonna take a personal interest. I — no, I-I don’t take orders from you, mason. You know as well as I do they’re not my orders. I don’t take orders from her, either. Now, you think that’s wise? Austin, did you get my text? Oh, sorry. I didn’t know you were with a patient. Wait. I know you.

Open mic night on the haunted star. You were with austin. And you never introduced us, cuz. Shame on you. Is this your cousin? Austin: Yes. My apologies. Mason, this is dr. Britt westbourne. Britt, this is mason. Pleasure’s all mine. Thanks for the referral. Be seeing you soon. And hopefully you, too, doc.

[ Sighs ] What the hell was that? I was young. You know? She was in this impossible situation. But my memory of dominique, s-she was a bright light — just a sweet, kind, genuine person. But obviously didn’t hold a candle to mom. No one could.

[ Chuckling ] Aww! Were you in love with dominique? I was. But, more important, I wanted to help her. Yeah, mom told me that leopold guy, he was really horrible. The worst. The way he treated dominique like she was his property. I was almost relieved when she went off to shadybrook. Because that meant she was away from him.

[ Sighs ] I got to say, this dominique woman, she does not sound like the type of person who would have a baby and then abandon it. She wasn’T. I know that for a fact. Which is why I believe this happened at shadybrook. I mean, either they drugged her… or convinced her she was hallucinating. Something. There’s just no way dominique knew she had a kid out there. Sonny: You know what? Uh, I got a meeting I got to go to. That’s too bad. Thanks for the lasagna. Yeah. Thank you. The kids are gonna be excited. And I-I hope you join us. Uh, yeah. Can I bring a plus-one? Because nina’s got her own apartment, but she’s gonna be staying with me…

[ Chuckles ] Okay. Carly may be stopping by every once in a while. I hope that’s not a problem for you. No, I don’t have a problem with that. But — but do you have a problem with nina? No. Look. Hey. We’ll make it work. Alright? That’s what families do, yeah? I love you guys. Love you, too. We love you. Thank you. Enjoy your new home together. And I’ll see you later. Let’s go, frank. Ohh. Enjoy our new home, we will. Yeah, that’s the plan. Ahh. I would lay down my life for you. But I cannot bring you in on this. Understand? I’m not asking you to. This one’s off the books. But the fact that victor’s involved, that makes it just so much more dangerous. I can take care of myself. No one knows that better than me. Your one condition?

[ Chuckles ] We’ve already established that I’m, um, old school. Okay?

[ Sighs ] What is this? Cellphones. They break. They get confiscated. They get lost. If it all goes south, who you gonna call? You do know that payphones are obsolete now? But you’re anna devane. You’ll find one. Ah, my reputation isn’t exactly sterling. Ah, and whose is? Hm. For instance, your friend scott baldwin may be harboring some ill will toward me. Yeah, you know, you could say that ’cause scott did tell me that he made some sort of exit out of a plane at 10,000 feet, ha!

[ Chuckles ] But, you know, nobody’s perfect, including me. Oh, I beg to differ. How sweet. Alright. How about this? We make it a business lunch. A business — well, I-I had no idea. I don’t think we’re in business together. Oh, you’re a — a partner in deception, where, it just so happens, my son is a major investor. Hm! Fine. I tell you what. Let’s make it a business lunch, then. I-I do have to run along and change now.

[ Both chuckle ] Ah. I’m very fond of you, lucy. But a word of caution. Don’t waste my time. In business… or in anything else.

[ Chuckles ] For all of nikolas’ faults — and there are many — he actually loves ava. Well, that is why victor’s coming to his defense. The police are hyper-focused on nikolas. They’re not even considering that it could be a complete stranger obsessed with ava. It wouldn’t be the first time. It’s a fair point. It’s just that your motives ring false. I’m just looking out for the family. Don’t you see?

I’ll get you the book as soon as possible. Ohh. Thank you. I really appreciate it. There’s one more piece of advice. Just the one? Hm. Even if you do manage to nab victor, there’s always gonna be something. With valentin, you mean? He’s not a person who can escape his past. But good luck. I’ll help you any way I can. God knows the world’s gonna be a better place without victor. But you still have that fundamental problem with valentin. And I think you know it. He’s gone.

[ Grunts ] This is a very, very strange place for a meeting. I didn’t pick it. Well, it doesn’t matter. Because I am finished. I am over this. I am out of here.

Finito! Hmph! Why? What did victor do? Asked me to lunch. I’ll think about it. I’ll take it. And thank you for that. You didn’t have to do that. No problem. Maybe next time, we’ll get a chance to have lunch together. I would really like that. How’s charlotte? I haven’t seen her in a long time. You and me both. But, uh, she’s enjoying her new boarding school, her new friends, and her horses. And her papa. I bet you miss her a lot. More than I can tell you. But, uh, not for much longer. Planning a visit? Something like that. Well, milady, I mean, the boxes are here. I’m in. We just gotta unpack ’em. So where — where do — where do you want to start? Um, before we start… yeah. …I just — I want to let you know that I actually have a plan. You do? Yeah, I do. A well-thought out, meaningful, methodical plan. Mm. Really? Okay. ‘Cause, you know, I was thinking we could just start, you know, upstairs and work our way down. Ooh. Or prob– a better idea would probably be to start down here and work our way upstairs… way up? …And end up in our bedroom area. Mm-hmm. You think that’s a good idea, do you? I do. Don’t you? Um, it — it is a good idea. Yeah. But right now I have a better idea. At least I think you’re gonna think it’s a good idea. But I have it right over here. Good. Where is it? Oh! Yep! Bingo! Uh-huh! Champagne, huh? Yeah. What do you say we have a toast? You want to start there? I think we have

plenty to celebrate. I think we do, too. I’ll get a box cutter. If you’re trying to pull something… I’m not trying to pull anything. Mason is my cousin. He’s from pau– right. What? Pautuck. Except that night on the haunted star, you said he was just a guy who asked you for a light. Mason is my family. Sometimes I wish mason were not my family. Yeah, well, I know that feeling. Hmm. I got your text. What’s up? Exactly what kind of trouble are you in? Another reason it makes sense that mac is cody’s father — if the baby was leopold’s, he would have wanted it. Not just to love and take care of it, obviously, but because it would have given him a stronger hold on the fortune. But if the baby wasn’t his, that would have come between him and the fortune. Exactly. So leopold takes the baby that dominique doesn’t even know she had… this is so sick. …And gives it to the bells to raise. Leopold is killed, and dominique checks herself out of shadybrook and lives the rest of her life without knowing that she has a son. Without knowing that she has a son…with you.

This is either the best idea or the worst idea. I’m definitely going with the best idea ever. Really? Yeah. Yeah, but what happens if we have a few more of these and then we’re completely unmotivated to unpack anything? Then I say we stay unmotivated and get re-motivated tomorrow because we… have all the time in the world. Yeah, we do. Hey… mm-hmm. Look. I really want you to feel at home here. I do. No, I mean, like — like really at home. Like this is your place, too. Not just my place with your things in it, but your place.

Our stuff with our things. I already feel that way.

[ Chuckles ] You do? Yeah. And, look, rocco, if — he’s gonna be fine, and, you know, it might take him a bit, but… wherever you and danny and scout are, that’s home. This is gonna be amazing, isn’t it? [ Chuckles ] To the next chapter. Give me one second. -What? Where you going? -You’ll see.

[ Dante laughs ] Dante: Ahh! I’m never gonna live that mat down.

[ Both laugh ] Okay. Okay. Okay. Now I am… ready for that toast. I love you. I love you. More than you know. Okay, you want to fill me in on what I’ve been accused of and by who? Mac scorpio. Never heard of him. Actually, you met him. The night of the picnic? Maxie’s father and the chief of detectives. Okay. What about him? Well, that’s what I want to know. Why is he so interested in you? The mechanics of the where and the why are important. But the bigger thing… …if this is true and cody’s mine… …then I have an adult son that I don’t know. That I didn’t know existed. What do I owe him? What does he owe me? Do I even want to open that door? Those are all fair questions. I need to know more about this guy before potentially blowing his world apart and letting him know that I could be his dad. I made myself really clear with you. I don’t want you here. Hm. Well, you can paralyze me as many times as you want. It’s not gonna change anything. Your problem is somebody else. Just do as you’re told, and you got nothing to worry about. Mason: Hm. I’m not trying to get you to compromise your journalistic integrity, but we are cassadines, and if we don’t look out for each other, then who will? Hm! I couldn’t have said it better myself. You do what you think is best for your family, and I’ll do what I think is best for mine. You have to take that business lunch with victor. No, because I might be the main course! I promised you that I wouldn’t compromise you, didn’t I? Well, victor might. Look, I have every confidence that you can get all the information I need without betraying martin. Look, those words better not be idle. I don’t do idle. Ah, eager as I am to hear what headway you made with alexis… shove off? …I do have an important meeting.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

[ Sighs ] Nice of you to join me. She’s all yours.

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Spencer asks Trina to give back the letter he wrote to her since she told him they are not friends, anymore. Spencer apologizes to Trina for bringing Esme into her life and tells her he wishes things had been different in their relationship. Spencer later burns the letter he wrote to Trina because he wants her to be happy.

Aunt Stella remembers taking Curtis and Jordan’s divorce papers when Curtis and Portia ask her to officiate their wedding. Aunt Stella tells Curtis to check if his divorce is final before he gets married.

Jordan talks to Trina and finds out she had a DNA test for a project in high school about her family. TJ reminds Jordan that Aunt Stella went on a website to find her family and discovered that she had a close relative in Port Charles before she found her cousin who lives in London.

Willow has a nightmare that Nelle kills Michael and Carly and takes Wiley with her. Nina also imagines a conversation with Nelle while visiting her grave on the anniversary of her death. Willow and Carly arrive at the cemetery and they have an argument with Nina. Carly tells Nina that she is just like Nelle thinking she is a victim of circumstance never taking responsibility for her actions.

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GH Transcript Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Posted on September 6, 2022September 11, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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mr. Corinthos, sir, this here is a celebration. We don’t want no trouble. Yeah, I don’t want any trouble, either. I’m here to celebrate trina, like everybody else. I just — I just want to have a minute with curtis. Well, now’s not a good time. You heard my son. I think it’s best you leave now, sir. Nothing’s gonna happen. You sure about that? 95% sure. Oh, and you like those odds? Whatever’s gonna happen, sonny and curtis can work it out. I hope you’re right. I just wanted trina to have a lovely party to celebrate and…

[ Sighs ] Looks like she’s got some drama of her own. It has my name on it. Did you find it somewhere? No. Can you just give it back, please? Why should I? It’s mine. No, actually, it’s mine, and I was go– I was going to give it to you. Okay, well, now I have it, so why do you want it back? Michael. Michael.

[ Wiley giggling ] Wiley? Nelle: Say, “bye-bye, grandma. Bye-bye, daddy!”

[ Wiley giggling ] Wiley? Wiley. It’s mommy. Tell me — oh, my god. Michael. Carly. It’s no use, willow. You’re too late. And now please welcome ana montoya. Hello there, fellow students… one prilosec otc in the morning blocks excess acid production for a full 24 hours. Unlike pepcid, which stops working after 9. 24 hour protection. Prilosec otc one pill, 24 hours, zero heartburn. Give me my son. I don’t have your son. Oh, you mean my son. No. You are nothing to wiley. Wrong again. See, now that the obstacles have been removed, my son and i are free to be together. What did you do to michael and carly? Me? I didn’t do anything. You did. No. No. No. No, no, no. I am so glad that karma is finally paying you back for stealing my son from me. Now there’s no more michael, no more carly. Thanks for that, by the way. No. No, no, no! No! And when I disappear with my son, you won’t have anybody anymore. Say, “bye-bye!” Bye-bye, mommy. No!

[ Screams ]

[ Gasps ] No. No. Oh, my god. Michael?! Thank you so much for letting me stop by and help put wiley to bed. I’m gonna miss that little guy when I’m on my trip. Wiley loves spending time with you. And I appreciate the reinforcement because, uh, willow has been going to bed really early lately. Of course. She’s working

and pregnant. I know. I’m starting to realize how big of a deal that is. Yeah.

[ Footsteps approaching ] Oh. Thank god.

[ Breathing heavily ] Willow, what — what’s wrong? Nelle. It doesn’t matter why i didn’t give it to you. They’re my words, and I no longer wish for you to read them, so give it back. No. No! Please. That letter is my property, trina. Possession is 9/10 of the law, so if you want it back, you’re gonna have to do more than just say please. Follow me. No disrespect, mr. Ashford, but this doesn’t involve you. Well, regardless, sonny, I decide who I have a conversation with in my own club. Hey, uh, excuse me, gentlemen. Hey, sonny, do you mind if I steal you away for a second? Yeah, yeah, yeah. Okay. Alright. So he’s gone. Now, tell me, what the hell’s going on here? Dad, thanks. I know what you’re doing, okay? Uh, sonny and I, we go back a ways and whatever issues we have, we can resolve them on our own. Okay. But, uh, you know, I have been in the music business a long time, and I’ve seen sonny’s type and how they behave in establishments like yours and once they get their hooks in, there ain’t no getting them out. And you’ve warned me about this before. Trust me, I get it. I’m not meddling, alright? But, you know, you — you do have a real great backup there with police commissioner ashford. All you have to do is call it in. But hey, hey. I’m not meddling. So, I’m working on a case involving one of those genealogy companies, and it reminded me of when stella took her test. I’d almost forgotten that’s how she found her cousin in london. It was. And her life has been a whirlwind adventure ever since. Right? But at the time, we all thought her long-lost relative was here in port charles. And the results indicated a closer match than a cousin. I guess we were wrong. I don’t know. I mean, when — when aunt stella found her cousin, we let it go. But honestly, mom, the whole thing never sat right with me. Why not? We chalked it up to a technical glitch, but it seems highly unlikely that a reputable company would make that kind of mistake. Thomas jr., Get over here and give me a hug.

[ Laughs ] Hey, auntie. Hi, baby. Mm.

[ Laughs ] Hey, you got somewhere else to be? Just got a little surprise planned. Hmm, another secret? Mm. It’s close enough. Well, you’re the one who’s keeping all the secrets. Didn’t know my girlfriend was a pro dumpster diver. Oh [Chuckles] Yeah. Listen, joss, are you still mad at me? For? Not telling you spencer’s plan to save trina. Mnh, no. I mean, of course I wasn’t thrilled, but I-I get it, you know. Spencer put you in an impossible situation. Until I give it to you, that letter is my property, and I’m not giving it to you. This is totally unfair. Do you really want to complain to me about what is or isn’t unfair?! I’ll give you the letter back. Thank you. But first, you have to tell me why you’re being so weird about it! Okay, fine. I’ll just open it myself. Trina, don’t! It’s not for you! It says my name right here! That’s because it’s addressed to trina, my friend, and according to you, we’re not friends anymore.

in the interest of not keeping any secrets… yes? Spencer wrote trina a letter. In it, he explains everything about how he always believed trina and that he was only pretending to back esme. He did? Yeah. Wow. I’m almost proud of him. Do you think that’s what they were talking about? I hope so. I mean, all these secrets, they’ve just not been doing anyone any good. It’s time for everything to just be out in the open. You’re right. I set a boundary. And I’m just trying to respect it. I didn’t mean to hurt you when I said that we can’t be friends anymore. The cassadines have ice in our veins. You can’t hurt me. But thank you. I appreciate that. I know you weren’t trying to hurt me. You have to admit — our relationship got really toxic. Trina, toxic or not, our friendship meant a lot to me, and it always will. It’s meant a lot to me, too. But our friendship wasn’t good for me.

[ Scoffs ] I felt like I kept compromising myself over and over again. I just really hope that you understand. I do. And since we’re sharing, there’s something that I’d like to tell you, too. It’s good to see you, stella. You too, jordan.

[ Laughs ] Now, where’s that nephew of mine? Marshall: I know what you’ve done to this club. Oh. And you’ve built it to a really big success. Right, well, those two look like they can use a minute. Now, tell me what’s going on with you. Starting with how thin you’re getting. What? Is molly feeding you enough? I-I’m sorry. You’re a modern couple and you feed yourselves. Okay, between her schedule and mine, we manage to grab the occasional meal, and I promise I have been taking care of myself. Okay. Okay? What’s going on with you? You’re kind of quiet. Everything alright? Oh! I’m so sorry to interrupt, but I had to come say hello! Portia, hi, darling. Oh! How you doing? It’s good to see you. You too. Wait a minute. What is this? I know you don’t like sonny corinthos, okay? But I got it covered. Look, look. Don’t get it twisted. This isn’t personal. I barely know sonny corinthos. I know his type. The type that can cause a lot of trouble.

[ Sighs ] Now, if sonny is trying to rope you or the savoy into something shady… I know, dad. …We got to deal with that. Okay, I hear you, okay?

[ Sighs ] But sonny and I don’have that kind of relationship. I had wiley by the hand, and I tried to take him from her and then he disappeared. And then I was standing there with you and your mom and… you were both dead. And then I woke up. No wonder why you were so freaked out, but it was just a dream. Yeah, but I had some pretty intense dreams when I was pregnant. I get it. I hope this doesn’t last until I deliver. I’m tired enough as it is. I’m cutting back my hours at G.H. So I can pace myself. That’s smart. And I’m sure G.H. Is understanding. And you have me to take care of you. And your entire family. I appreciate that. And I promise you, we are going to make sure that you have no stress during this pregnancy. Hello, daughter of mine. Oh. I’m sorry I-I didn’t get here earlier. It’s just — it’s been a long, exhausting day. But you’re never — you’re never far from my thoughts. I can’t believe it’s been two years since I lost you. It’s been a very… interesting two years. Come to think of it, I never even got to visit you this day last year. Nelle: No big deal. I’m literally living rent-free in your head. Hi, mom.

Mr. Corinthos.Always a pleasure. I didn’t expect you here tonight, ms. Wu. Curtis is a valued partner of mine. I came to express my congratulations for trina’s good fortune. That’s very generous. Sit with me and have a drink. Unless you’re waiting on ms. Reeves. Oh, no, ms. — Ms., Uh, reeves is, uh, not with me tonight. Then we’re both unescorted. Since curtis is occupied with family matters at the moment, we should have a chat. About what? There’s always business to discuss, hmm? I’m sorry that I made our friendship so confusing. That’s all on me. I should’ve been up-front about esme, and I definitely should’ve told esme about my feelings for you. Maybe if I’d have done that, then it could’ve saved us from this whole path of destruction that we’re on. That would’ve been preferable. And maybe then you and I could, uh… the point is that everyone deserved better and, um, that’s essentially what I wrote there in that letter, so… I just wanted an opportunity to come clean and… tell you that I would’ve done everything differently. I appreciate that. I understand why we can’t be friends anymore. I really do. I-I messed up your life, and I’ll always regret that. Portia, this looks like an engagement ring. Well, curtis proposed. We’re engaged! What?!

[ Laughs ] Wiley is safe and sound, sleeping like the angel he is. Ah, well, doesn’t hurt to make sure, does it? But you, uh — you — you got dressed. Are you — are you going out? Yeah. Yeah, I’m just getting some air. Okay. I’ll go with you.

[ Chuckles ] One of us needs to stay with wiley. Um, mom can do it, or we could — we could take him to the main house? So you want to wake him, so you can babysit me? You know what? I-I actually need to go over a few things with you before I go on my trip, if you don’t mind. I’ll be fine. You better be.

[ Door closes ] Okay. What do you want to talk about? Nothing. I get that your heart’s in the right place, but willow, I think, needs some time alone. I-I don’t want to hover. I-it’s just that willow’s been acting so off lately, and I just — I can’t shake the feeling that… there’s something she’s not telling me. Normally, I’m not a fan of being forgotten. I-I didn’t forget you. Oh, I know. You were doing the lord’s work in nixon falls. Thanks for that, by the way. I mean, I know you didn’t do it for me, but you did do it because of me, so… that’s good enough. I was upset with carly because she hesitated. She let you slip off that cliff, didn’t she? And then even after she knew what she did, she didn’t —

[Voice breaking] She didn’t tell me that you were my daughter. She just… left you out there alone. I didn’t mean, though, for things to go as far as they did. Didn’t you? It doesn’t matter. What’s important is that it paid off beautifully — you broke up sonny and carly and you took sonny for yourself. Well, I’m not gonna apologize for my relationship with sonny, but I-I did hurt a lot of people, including wiley. Eh, wiley’s a baby. No, ne– he’s not gonna remember any of it, anyway. Nelle, nelle, he’s not a baby anymore. He’s old enough to have things affect him. If michael and carly and that baby-stealing, insufferable willow want to tell him things about you or me that might be hurtful, then that’s on them. We’re in the clear. I don’t want anyone to hurt wiley. He’ll get over it. It’s not like anyone’s stealing his kidney for cash. Thanks again, frank benson. You know, my deepest regret is that I couldn’t protect you from growing up with such a horrible, neglectful person. I mean, your mom did put you in a coma. If I would’ve been your mother… …your life would’ve been different, wouldn’t it have? Yeah, it would. You would’ve given me so much love, like everything that I ever wanted or needed. I mean, I could’ve followed in your footsteps. Maybe become the editor-in-chief of crimson magazine. I wish I could’ve given you that life. Yeah, it’s a shame that we didn’t know who we were to each other. I could’ve learned from the best, and together… we really could’ve made michael and carly suffer. I mean, we could’ve made sure carly stayed in the nuthouse for the rest of her life, hid my son away from michael for all of eternity. I mean [Chuckles] Working together, we really could’ve done a lot of damage.

Pregnancy can be a roller coaster, you know? One minute, you’re glowing and happy, and the next minute, you’re just miserable. I know I’m being overprotective, but how random is it that she just dreamed about nelle? Random? Nelle died two years ago today. Oh! I didn’t realize. I try not to think about it, but sometimes it just hits me, you know? Me reaching out, trying to grab nelle and help her and she just falls. God, it was awful! And then I felt relief. “Nelle’s gone. My friends, my family, they’re all safe,” you know? Then I was terrified I was gonna be blamed for nelle’s death. And, of course, I was, once nina found out the truth. You know, I’m — I’m — I’m just gonna call willow and check on her. Hey, michael, it’s been five minutes. Come on.

[ Sighs ] Voicemail. You don’t think that willow would go to nelle’s grave, do you? You know her best. What do you think? I think it’s a possibility and since it’s the anniversary of nelle’s death, I think there’s a chance she could run into nina. Carly: Oh, my god. It’s true. Nina’s willow’s mother. What happens if willow runs into nina? I-I think it’ll be unpleasant, but I don’t think nina would do anything to hurt her. You know what? I’m just — I’m gonna go check on her. Would you mind watching wiley for me? Of course, yes. Thank you. Yeah. Wiley: Daddy! Where are you going? Hey. Buddy, I’m just — I’m just gonna go pick up mom, okay? No! Grandma carly’s gonna watch you. Oh! Hey, what’s wrong, buddy? You love grandma carly. I had a bad dream, and I don’t want you to go. It’s okay. I understand. I’ll go check on willow, alright? You stay here with your son. And don’t worry. I won’t let anything happen to her. Thank you.

[ Door closes ] If your mother hadn’t pawned me off on frank benson, if carly hadn’t let me plummet to my death… …and if we had known who we were to each other, I mean, I could’ve had the most beautiful life. And we could’ve punished them all! No. No, nelle, that’s not at all what I wanted for you. You know, everything that I did, all the mistakes that I made, it’s because I was in pain.

[ Crying ] You’re my baby. I miss you. But I’m gonna have to spend the rest of my life making up for my mistakes. What’s the point in worrying about that? If madeline hadn’t done what she did to you and frank benson hadn’t done what he did to me, I mean, look, it’s the best “get out of jail free” card ever. No, just because we suffered, it doesn’t absolve us. We got hurt, so then we turned around and hurt the world around us! Face it, nina! You and i are exactly the same. You know, we had a connection, but you couldn’t let yourself recognize that I was your flesh and blood. Not while I was working for you. Not while I was standing in front of you. Not while you were testifying against me, trying to take my baby away from me! You had every opportunity to be the mother you always wanted to be and you pushed me away.

[ Sobbing ] I didn’t — I didn’t know! I didn’t know! I don’t know what to say. You don’t have to say anything. I just wanted you to know that I’m sorry. I just wish things were different. Yeah, me too. Spencer.

[ Footsteps approaching ] Uh, sorry to interrupt. You’ve been gone for a while. I just wanted to make sure you’re okay. Yeah. Um, we were just — it’s okay. I’ve kept you from your party long enough. We’re done here, anyway. Aren’t we? Are you okay? Yeah. Um… I don’t know what just happened. Do you want to get out of here? No. This is my party and I want to enjoy it with my date. It’s a little late for business. Friendship, then. Allow me to buy you a drink. I don’t want to intrude any longer. It’s hardly an intrusion. You’re welcome here. Or have you been made to feel otherwise? So, that thing you had to take care of — anything to do with spencer? We just cleared the air. I told him that we couldn’t be friends anymore. Smart decision. I know it wasn’t easy, but that kid, he’s — he’s no good. Stel la, we we’re gonnatell you tonight. This is not how we wanted you to find out. I am so sorry. Hey, aunt stella. Hey. Sorry for what? It seems that you have been keeping some things from me.

[ Laughs ] She — she saw the ring, so… oh, yeah, well, auntie, we were going to tell you together in person tonight. Oh, independent corroboration. Well, we will, uh, give you guys some privacy. Stella, I’m so sorry — no, you don’t owe me an apology. No.

He does. But first, allow me to welcome you to the family. Ohh! Thank you. So, you finally take my suggestion and propose and I’m the last to know. It wasn’t on purpose. Well, have you guys started making plans yet? Auntie.

[ Laughs ] Slow down just a bit. We just got engaged. Like that’s an excuse. Well — ah, ah, you know what? Actually, there is one thing that we did. Yes, and — definitely agree on. A-and it’s part of the reason why we waited till tonight to tell you. Okay, well, I’m dying to know. Well, we would like to know if you would marry us. Me?! Yeah. I’ve never officiated a wedding before. It’s easy. What? You just go online, fill out some paperwork, and register with the clerk. And you can just drop it in the mail. I need a mailbox. I just gotta make — oh! Are you alright? Portia: So, stella, will you please do us the honor? Because… there’s really no one better to marry us.

Marrying the two of you would be the honor of my life. And I’ll see to the music. Oh. You don’t trust anyone else to handle it, do you? Would you?

[ Laughter ] Marshall, thank you so much. Of course. See? That’s one thing down. Now we just need to pick a date, uh, a venue, guest list, and, um…apply for our marriage license.

[ Laughs ] Yeah, you do. And, for that, you have to… supply proof of your divorces. Yeah. You know, come to think of it, I don’t remember ever getting that. You better look into that. Yeah. Thanks, auntie.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] Who were you talking to? Myself. I was — I was talking to myself.

[ Sniffles ] Well, I’m — I’m — I’m sorry for intruding. I know how hard this day must be for you. It is hard. You know, I didn’t know that nelle was my daughter when she was alive, but I carried her. She was my baby. And you’re probably wondering why I’m grieving for her, because she did some pretty horrible things. She was still your child. And a mother’s love is unconditional. Feeling sadness over what could’ve been, that’s just…human. Thank you. I’m guessing you’re here for jonah. Actually, I’m here for nelle. Has curtis given you any trouble? Nah, just a misunderstanding. I, uh — I ran into a singer — harrison chase. You heard of him? The detective on suspension. Yeah. Uh, good singer, good guy. I thought he’d be a good fit for the savoy. I appreciate you thinking of us and making the connection. I’m sure curtis will, too. Hey, jordan. You got a minute? Sure. What’s up? This is gonna sound strange, but, um, did you ever receive any official notification that our divorce was finalized? Now that you mention it, I’m not sure. Yeah. I remember filing our papers, but — maybe it’s because I moved. The notification got lost in the mail. But you sure you got yours? I don’t remember seeing it, but I did get a lot of mail while I was away at the clinic. I can double-check. Maybe I misplaced it. Would you do that? I hate to ask, but, um, you know, I’ll need — I’ll need it to apply for my marriage license. Of course. Because in order to get married again, you need to be divorced. Congratulations! I had every faith you’d be exonerated. Oh, my gosh! I appreciate it. And thank you so much for coming. Absolutely. Absolutely. Aunt stella. Can I steal you away for a minute? Excuse me. Okay. Hey, hey, hey! I am going to bounce, so have fun, stay late with your friends, enjoy being young while you can. I suppose I can do that. As long as you promise to get lattes with me at haven bistro soon. Mm…twist my arm? Aah! Okay.

[ Laughter ] Oh! I have such a good daughter, don’t I?

[ Laughter ] Okay. See ya, ashford. Where’d rory go? Uh, I think he went to go get us drinks. Oh. I was gonna tell him about a break in a case, but I guess shop talk can wait. Oh, no. He would love to hear about that. He loves his work. It’s — it’s pretty interesting. One of those dna genealogy sites gave us some important evidence. Wow! That’s so cool. Yeah. Makes me glad those tests have become so mainstream. Have you ever done one? Nelle was wiley’s birth mother. I…felt I should pay my respects, for his sake. You came here out of respect for nelle. That’s very nice, willow. You must be conflicted, since you’re trying to erase nelle from wiley’s life.

[ Scoffs ] We are not trying to erase nelle. We are protecting wiley. Oh. Even you have admitted that nelle did terrible things. Oh, that’s right, and that’s what we want to do. We want to lie to wiley and tell him that people don’t have flaws. Nelle was way beyond flawed. If she had had her way, michael would never have known that wiley was his son. You would never have known that he was your grandson. Every time — every time I think we’ve made some headway, you prove that there is just no reasoning with you. You only see what you want to. Get off your damn high horse. I am sorry that nelle did these horrible things to you, I am, but it has made you so self-righteous that you can’t acknowledge anyone else’s pain but your own! Carly: Enough! If anyone needs perspective, nina, it’s you. No matter how hard you try to rewrite history or how badly you wish nelle could’ve been redeemed, it doesn’t change the facts, nina! She was a kidnaper and a murderer and the only reason we’re safe is because she’s dead!

I’ll handle my business with curtis. You and I go back a long way. Many years and many favors. Yes, we do. So, if there’s anything I can do to strengthen our ties, don’t hesitate to ask. I’ll keep that offer in mind. So, you and curtis have been doing a lot of business together. How’s that working out? Splendidly. I’ve found curtis to be quite accommodating. I’m — I’m gonna let him, you know, get back to his family and all that. I think you should probably do the same ’cause you know what they say a-about a good man.

[ Whispers ] They have their limits. Thank you for the advice, but I know exactly where curtis and I stand. Well, I took a dna genealogy test for a project in high school. Why you ask? Curtis: Good evening, everyone, and thank you for coming to the savoy to celebrate trina.

[ Cheers and applause ] Ow, ow, ow! You know, when I first met trina, it’s safe to say that she was

profoundly unimpressed.

[ Laughter ] I remember. But I, on the other hand, I immediately noticed what a strong and smart and resilient young lady she is. It’s impossible not to, right? Marshall: That’s right. Portia: Yes. So, in honor of trina and without further ado, please help me welcome tonight’s entertainment — cameron webber.

[ Cheers and applause ] Thank you. Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen of the savory, how are we feeling tonight?

[ Cheers and applause ] Alright, this first song is dedicated to our trina. In fact, these all are dedicated to trina ’cause this is her party.

[ Laughter ] And this song is about a person we both know. You’ll get what it means. Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da whoo! Da da da da da da da da 1, 2, 3! Ooh, waaaaaaah da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da darling, darling let me help you understand even with your cheating I’d still had the better hand the way you spun your lies it almost got them fooled girl, I’d trade you for the devil if I could somebody helped me before I fell into your snare somebody stop me before I say some things I normally wouldn’t dare won’t let anybody tell me that I can’t we’re on top and now it’s time for us to dance we knew that she was messed up in the head but we don’t give a damn da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da darling, darling had ’em going for a while to see you running, girl it makes me wanna smile you’re all figured out it’s time for you to ditch got a couple words I’ve been saving for a bitch somebody helped me before I fell into your snare they better stop me before I say some things I normally wouldn’t dare won’t let anybody tell me that I can’t we’re on top and now it’s time for us to dance we knew that she was messed up in the head but we don’t give a damn won’t let anybody tell me that I can’t we’re on top and now it’s time for us to dance we knew that she was messed up in the head but we don’t give a damn ooh ooh ooh

[ Cheers and applause ] Carly: Willow, you need to go home and take care of yourself and the baby. Michael and wiley are waiting for you. You’re right, carly. It was a mistake to come here. Oh, this is precious. I come here to have a private moment with my daughter. You two show up, uninvited, and I’m the villain. My god, you’re just alike! Nothing was ever nelle’s fault, and nothing is ever your fault. I’ve taken responsibility for my mistakes and I’ve paid the consequences. Yeah, but you don’t believe you deserve them. See, you and nelle sing the same tune — that you’re a product of your circumstances and that excuses your actions. You know, you, of all people, should sympathize. With you? No! Not with me, with nelle. Because it was your adopted father who neglected her, who abused her, and sold her for parts! I had compassion for nelle. And, in return, i got months in ferncliff, michael was left to burn in a car, and she switched wiley for willow’s dead baby. Do you get that? Nelle used someone’s dead infant as a prop. How proud you must be. It didn’t have to be this way.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

You said you had an ideaabout how to book me a gig? Okay. I’m listening. There’s no time to explain. You just have to trust me. You do trust me, don’t you? You know, when you and ava were talking in — at the hospital and I walked in, ava clearly seemed like there was some kind of trouble going on. No. No, no, no. It’s — it’s nothing important. It didn’t feel that way to me. Sonny. I — come on. You made it perfectly clear there are things that happen in your life that we can’t talk about. And it needs to go both ways. Okay? Ava and I, we’re friends, and there are some things that need to stay between us that you can’t be a part of. Okay, I know she’s your friend, but she’s also avery’s mother. So I-if… if she’s in trouble and you’re not telling me something, I want to know, just like if you were in trouble.

[ Squeals and laughs ] Curtis: And please remember the majority of people attending tonight just finished their freshman year of college, so they’re under 21. No alcoholic beverages for anyone wearing an orange wristband. Thank you.

[ Chuckling ] Wow! It looks amazing! Trina is gonna feel so special! Honey! [ Chuckles ] Oh, my gosh! This is incredible.

[ Portia laughs ] Thank you so much for shutting down the club tonight for us. Well, it’s the least I could do. And we all deserve to celebrate and a little happiness for a change. Well, thank you anyway. I love it!

[ Chuckles ] Honey, this is above and beyond. My pleasure. Now, listen. I have some things I got to arrange. But you two enjoy the party. Yes!

[ Chuckles ] Hey, you know, uh, congratulations on your engagement. I’m really happy for you. Jordan: Likewise. Oh! Jordan. I-I — tj told me I was invited. But given how trina’s trouble started, is me being here gonna be a problem? Hey, trina! Oh, my gosh. Congrats on this very, very special night. You must be so relieved that this whole thing is now finally over. Yes. Well, thank you. Where’s joss? I figured you two would be coming together. You know, she said she had to stop by G.H. First, but I-I swear she should’ve beaten me here. I wonder what’s keeping her. Wait a second. You’re not actually gonna crawl into that? We’re just talking about a bracelet. Why don’t you just buy your sister a new one? No! My sister is going through enough right now, okay? Look, if there’s a chance the bracelet’s in here, I’m gonna look for it. Are you gonna help me or not? Sure. Why not? Hold this. Still no text from joss, but I-I’m sure she’ll be here soon. Okay. No rush. Okay. It’s early, and I plan on living it up. Me too.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

[ Telephone rings ] Tj: Brando. Hey. Tj. Feel free to tell me this is none of my business, but I saw you sitting here while I was still on duty. That was over an hour ago. I’m headed off to a party in a few minutes, but I have some time to talk if you want. Um… sasha’s in trouble, man. And I don’t know how to help her or even if I can. Lucy. Hi! Ah, it has been way too long since we got together. Yeah. Hi, there, you. Why here and not the metro court? Oh! Um, you know what? I just thought… let’s get a change of scenery going on, you know? And maybe it’s good sometimes to get out of the building where our offices are, right? I couldn’t agree more. Alright. So let’s be honest. You guys have been radio silent with me for a week or so. I’m glad you decided to bring me back in. I’m ready. What’s on the agenda for today’s meeting? That would be you… and, um, your future with deception.

Course ava’s worried.I mean, she was attacked. She didn’t see who attacked her. And there’s no suspects. So the person who did this is still on the loose. And, for me, I-I’m not in trouble. It’s just I have a lot on my mind, given the date today. How do you mean? Brook lynn: Uncle sonny! Hey! Brook lynn. Nina: Hi. Brook lynn!Brook lynn: Hey, nina. Hey. -How are ya? -I’m doing great, actually. That’s why you got that big smile on your face. What’s the reason? Well, I don’t know if you’ve heard, but, um, chase and I are now officially a thing. Ah — a thing, as in we’re a couple. Yeah. -Hey! -Congratulations. Welcome to the family. Uh, so to speak. So, we should do dinner one night, you know, like a double date. D-do you really think that michael would be okay with that? Look, I love my cousin, but we don’t see eye to eye on everything. Besides, we’re adults. I really think we should do it. It’ll be a blast! Brook lynn, how long have I known you? A long time, right? Brook lynn: Yeah. I know when you’re buttering me up. So…what favor do you need? I didn’t realize that my future with deception had to be addressed. I am an equity partner after all. Yes. Exactly. Um, and, well, your behavior as of late has made the company vulnerable. And, um, I don’t know if you noticed — I hope you at least noticed — but business has taken a very big hit. So perhaps you could just take a step back from deception just — just for a while until you’re well.

[ Stammers ] Okay. I am well, and I don’t like this one bit. But you know what? I, um — I understand where you’re coming from. I will take a step back from the fall campaign. The winter one, too, if need be. All this drama should be forgotten by then. What? We’re gonna need more than that. I heard about sa sha’s incidentwith smoltz at the metro court. Sent you a couple of texts just checking in, but when I didn’t hear back, I-I figured you had a lot on your plate. Sasha’s attorney came up with a strategy for her to avoid prison. Wait. It’s that serious? It could be if we don’t find a way to address it. We had an appointment this morning with dr. Rubin, and the idea was for her to pitch a potential solution to sasha. But the session didn’t go as planned. How so?

[ Sighs ] Look, brando, I’m not just your friend. I’m also a doctor, so any medical information you share with me, I will consider that privileged. I have felt so helpless, tj. I couldn’t save my son. I couldn’t stop sasha from spiraling. And now I am worried that I might have crossed a line with her. I hold no ill will about your role in trina’s investigation. I’m sorry. I thought I made that clear before. Jordan, you were just doing your job. And I know that.

[ Chuckles ] And when push came to shove, you helped lead the charge against esme. Yes, yes. And all of that is behind us now, anyway.

[ Chuckles ] If you’ll excuse me, I need to go check on something. Okay? I hope I’d be able to extend the same grace to portia if the roles were reversed. You know, I’m just glad the two of you were able to mend fences. Maybe it’s time for all of us to leave the past in the past. I’ve already been waiting for an appointment for genetic counseling. Yes, yes, put me on the schedule as soon as you possibly can. No, it’s not concerning me. It’s concerning my daughter. Actually my medical history, I-it’s not relevant. And the screening, it’s in reference to my daughter’s paternal line. I wonder if that’s ever truly possible. Trina. I was just with spencer. He didn’t mention anything about your party. I-I had no idea he was planning to come. Yeah. Neither did I. Honey. Do you need anything from me? I’m fine, mom. In fact, I think I’d like a couple of minutes alone with spencer. Well, we’re right here for you if you ever decide you need backup. For a second, I thought that you were going to have me escorted out. Everyone just wants the mood for tonight to remain fun. Mm-hmm. For me and my friends. Which is why I wanted to congratulate you before I get shipped off to pentonville tomorrow. Because we are friends. No, spencer. We’re not. Is this your first dumpster dive? Or are you one of those progressive college students who’s into, like, repurposing old food? Gross. No. This is my first time going through trash, public or private. You must really love your little sister. Of course I do. What are you, an only child? No. I-I’ve got siblings. But we don’t get along very well. Or at all, actually. I’m sorry to hear that. I’m super close with all of my siblings. Well, it is what it is. I’m better off without them. What makes you say that? Well, uh… if I never moved on, then I would have never come to port charles and… I would have never crossed paths with the people I met here. We should keep searching. My foot’s stuck. Hey — oh —

Can’t a girl just wantto spend some quality time with her favorite nonbiological uncle and his second life’S… partner? I’ve been called worse. You’re playing with fire now, brook lynn. Okay. You called me out. Mm-hmm. And you’re right. I do need a favor. Actually,

we need a favor. Because I have decided to follow in my mom’s footsteps and become a behind-the-scenes force in the music industry. Believe it or not, it’s been two years to the day since I lost my voice, thanks to nelle attacking me and depriving me of the gift of singing. Look, I may have been down, but I am not out, okay? I have a ton of experience in the music biz. I-I can still write songs, and I can take everything I’ve learned and help new talent, you know, manage them, which is what I’m doing with chase. So, uncle sonny, I know you have a ton of connections. I was hoping maybe you could flex a little bit of that muscle and help me get him some gigs. What do you say? I know that I’ve said some stupid and, uh, regrettable things to you, but, um, this all started because we were friends last year. Okay. Look, spencer. I can’t deny the past. Yes, we were friends. Unfortunately, things have changed since then. The most important thing that I need to do is heal. And, honestly, I just — I can’t do that if you’re still part of my life. But what you said on the witness stand when you tried to give me an alibi… I won’t forget that, either. You sacrificed your own freedom to try to give me mine. That’s a big deal. But we both need to move on. Take care of yourself in pentonville. I really want the best for you. Truly. I do. Okay. Um… 500 showers aren’t gonna fix this. We were just lying in trash. Well, you were falling, and I tried to help you, but you’re really strong. Yeah. Alright. Well, the important thing is we just keep looking for the bracelet, alright? Ohh! Ta-da! I found it. Look. Avery’s bracelet. You’re sure that’s it? I’m positive. Impressive. Yeah. Well… I had help. Well, what did you do that you think crossed a line?

[ Sighs ] I was so desperate, tj. Sasha’s been making all kinds of rash decisions lately about her health, about her finances, even this legal situation. She’s — she has an issue with drugs, but she’s resisted treatment for months. That’s what led to all of this. And I’m not judging her. I mean, I’m — I’m speaking as a former addict myself. But sasha had a psychiatric break, man. And it didn’t happen privately. It happened during her appearance on the “home & heart” show. Yeah, yeah, I didn’t get to see it live, but I caught a clip of it on social media. Yeah. That was — it was rough. Yeah. And then there was that incident with that reporter smoltz where she lost it and attacked his car. And that’s — that’s when… her attorney, martin grey, came up with the idea that the court might be more lenient on sasha if she agreed to a guardianship. Now, I would be her conservator. I’d be in charge of all of her treatments. And, um, I would have power of attorney for her. I could — I could see how an attorney would be in favor, and I guess it could work… as long as sasha agreed. That’s where I screwed up. I didn’t include sasha in the conversations. When dr. Rubin pitched it to her, she snapped. What are you looking for, lucy? A public apology? You want me to do another interview and open up a vein and beg for forgiveness?! And for what?! Grieving the loss of my son? For relapsing? Oh. Okay. Wait, wait. It’s a lot more complicated than that, and you know it. You have been struggling for quite some time now, and you’ve also made some very rash decisions that have affected your well-being. Well, guess what. It’s also affecting the well-being of our company. And I hate saying this, you know? It’s — it’s horrible to have to say, and I hate that you have to listen, but you are. You’re right. You’re an equity partner in deception, which means you have the power to make decisions over all of deception, even if you’re not in the right headspace for that kind of responsibility! Okay, okay, okay. Enough with the slow wind-up. What’s the bottom line, lucy? You want to push me out of my company?

[ Sighs ]

A second? Just hang on. We haven’t even heard uncle sonny’s reaction. So? What do you say? Well, I know a few people who would book chase as a favor to me. Oh, my god! You’re amazing! Well, nah, nah, nah. Listen. Last time you came to me for a favor, it was about teaching linc a lesson. It had nothing to do with chase’s career. I’m sorry. You did what? Whoa. Linc is a dirt ball. Okay? And, chase, you have real talent. Booking you at some real venues both promotes you and gets me a little payback on linc. Seems like a win-win to me. Look, we are just trying to set up our next chapter while making sure linc gets the punishment he deserves. That’s good enough for me. Consider it done. Okay. Hang on a second. I’ve got something to say. Here. Take my hand. No, no, no. I’m good. I can do this myself. Thank you. Look. I give you credit for finding the bracelet. But it’s gonna smell so bad, you’re probably gonna have to buy your little sister a new one anyway. Yes, well, I’ll be going home and cleaning it because obviously I have to change all my clothes before trina’s party. See, that’s why, no matter the weather, it’s always a good idea to wear layers. Do you plan your day looking for chances to take your shirt off? Haven’t had any complaints so far. But, you know, I could have kept my shirt clean and just let you look for your sister’s bracelet alone. You’re right. Thank you. Any time. Have fun at your party. Thanks. Couldn’t hear what you and trina were saying, but I read your facial expressions. You okay? Not really, but I was just about to leave anyway. What’s that? Um — [ Chuckles ] I had this crazy idea that I would confess everything in a letter to trina, that I would give it to her in person and she would read it and she would forgive me and everything would be better again. Typical me, right? Always trying to solve things by taking the easy way out. I guess it was a really stupid idea. Spencer… that is your first non-stupid idea you’ve had all year. Man. Curtis. Hey, dad. Congratulations on your engagement to portia. Lord knows I’m glad I’m here to see it. Well, you know, we decided to fight for our relationship, the same way you encouraged trina to fight her court case. Come on, now. She did the same for me. Because of trina, I’m able to have a shot at doing something with my family. And you. I can’t say I’m all that surprised. I mean, who would love the idea of signing over their free will to someone else, even if it’s their spouse? So you think I overstepped. I’m not a psychiatrist, so it’s not my place to say medically. And I’m not inside of your marriage. I was gonna bring up the idea of the conservatorship to sasha last week, but, like, I just — I couldn’t muster up the courage. And then I tried to convince myself that dr. Rubin would be able to explain it better. You know, it’d be in a safe, controlled environment. But… that wasn’t the truth, man. Then what was the truth? This is really hard to admit… but I was ashamed of what I was asking sasha to do. I demand an answer, lucy! Are you kicking me out of deception? No. No. We are not voting you out. Then what are you asking for?! What we’re asking is just you simply voluntarily put your fiduciary responsibilities and your financial stake in deception into a trust. That’s all. And then we can monitor it until it’s deemed you’re better. Better? [ Scoffs ] And who gets to decide when I am better, huh? Some doctor? Or you?! Are you gonna take a vote?! No. Listen to me. If you don’t help us out here, work with us, cooperate, then, yes, we would be forced to vote you out. But we don’t want to do that. We want what’s best for you. So come on. Just — just think about it, okay? Please. Just — what do you say? Take a step back from deception, just for now. Hell no!

I never give sasha the chance to ask for help. I-I always overstep before she’s ready, and then she pushes me away. I don’t give her a chance to come to me. There may be some truth to that, but isn’t the better question… why are you telling all this to me and not to your wife?

[ Chuckles ] Good point. Look, sonny, I mean no disrespect, but I see brook lynn’s attempt at making me a pop star is more of a — a sabbatical. My first love is being a police officer, and I am still holding out hope that I can be one one day, if the civilian review board allows it. Our lines of work don’t exactly overlap very well. Yeah, I-I understand, and I respect your honesty. But you’re lucky because my business contacts at the music venues, you know, it has to do with… I distribute coffee to them. Yeah, but your name alone comes with many connections, and I’m on such thin ice at the pcpd that I just can’t risk it. Well, I might have a potential solution, okay? I am really good friends with curtis ashford, and we both could put in a good word about you performing at the savoy. Uh… I mean, I guess if the ask came from you, I could live with that. Thank you, nina. Yeah, that — that would be really great. And, of course, thank you, uncle dimples, for always making time to listen to me. I’m actually going to go see curtis because I want to congratulate him on his engagement! Will you come with me? Yeah. Okay. See ya. See you both. Bye. Thanks, guys. Well, that worked out for the best, didn’t it? You’ll have a gig in no time. Brook lynn, you went way too far tonight! Look, we — we all want trina to have a fantastic night. Yeah. God knows she deserves it. Spencer, she also deserves to know the truth. Okay? That way, she can make an accurate assessment of what kind of role she wants you to have in her life. And I’m not saying this because I think you guys have a chance together.

[ Chuckles ] It’s slim, alright? I-I’m saying this because I learned the hard way, through my mom, that suppressing your feelings, it — it only leads to trouble. And I think the fact that you came here uninvited to deliver that letter in person, instead of just dropping it off at a mailbox, says that you think that, too. What’s that? Oh, it’s my calendar. Sasha has a deception meeting at the pc grill tonight. I’m supposed to meet her there afterwards. That was…until everything blew up. I’m headed to the savoy. If you want, I can drop you off at the grill first. Thanks. Yeah. Yeah. I-it’d be good for sasha and me to talk about things when tensions aren’t so high. Let’s go. I am not gonna step back and be some phony figurehead! Please. Please, please. Keep your voice down. The last thing deception needs is another public spectacle.

[ Scoffs ] Is that why you chose the grill? You thought I wouldn’t cause a scene in such an upscale place?! Well, think again, lucy! You betrayed me! This is a company that I put my blood, sweat, and tears into!

[ Patrons murmuring ] Okay, that’s enough. Stop right now! You listen to me. I love you. I — I love you like a daughter. And you know that! You know that! But I will be damned. I am not gonna let you jeopardize everything I’ve worked my entire life to build! No way! Yeah. Like a daughter, huh? Yet at the first sign of trouble, you decide to shove me off the lifeboat! First sign of trouble?! Come on, sasha! This has been building for well over a year! This is not the first sign! So you just abandon me now, huh? Just like everyone else?! Go to hell, lucy!

ething,isn’t she?

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. She is. I’m just lucky I survived to watch her grow up… you know, sometimes into a person I don’t even recognize, you know? Trina’s definitely her own person.

[ Chuckles ] I’m a — I’m a strategist. I game everything. Portia, she’s a healer, more holistic, but… trina? She leads with her heart. She’s a rescuer by nature. Wants to save the world. Sometimes I just wonder where she gets it from.

And I mean it for real

my heart is beating for you excuse me. Oh. Okay.

[ Chuckles ] I am so sorry epiphany couldn’t make it tonight. Ohh. I remember cramming for the mcats, and I — whew. I don’t envy her at all.

[ Chuckles ] How are things going between the two of you? Very well. We look good. Yeah. You know, portia, I told epiphany about my diagnosis, and that woman couldn’t have been more supportive. Oh, I’m happy to hear that. Yeah. Me too. I often wonder what it could have been, had I been honest about my original diagnosis back in the day, but… I don’t know. I — I got blindsided. Maybe if I had had symptoms when I was younger, maybe I could have — coulda, woulda, woulda, coulda — been better prepared to handle it. Nina! Hey. Glad you could make it. Sonny. Well, thank you for the invitation. And, look, I know this is a party to celebrate trina, but congratulations on your engagement! Thank you. You know what? I’m gonna go congratulate portia, okay? See you later. Yeah. I got to go check on something. Curtis. What’s going on? I mean, can we just clear the air here? ‘Cause why do I get the sense that you think that I’m crashing the party? Because you are. No. Hold on. I mean, nina was invited, and I thought you and I were friends. Look, we did favors for each other, or so I thought. Right. As it turns out, it was only one-sided. Are you still mad because I didn’t dig into your father’s arrest record? Oh, my gosh! Why didn’t you tell me you could dance?! I don’t know. It doesn’t really come up in casual conversation. And we’ve never gone out dancing before. Usually I try to bust a move at weddings or parties with work people. You know, there’s this cop banquet thing next month. People are supposed to bring their significant others, if, uh, you’re ready for that. You know what this whole trial situation has taught me? That I shouldn’t waste time being so cautious. So I’m ready to take the leap if you are.

This is how I really feel and I mean it for real -hey. -Hey. You finally made it. Yeah. Good to see you. I was wondering what was keeping you. Did you go all the way home to change? I can’t believe we’re catching another meltdown from the basket case of deception. -No. No, no, no. Sasha! -Watch it! Leeches! All of you are leeches! You’re just trying to get a piece of me when I’m trying to get my life back on track?! This is a public place. If you don’t want attention, act normal. Act normal, huh?! Like you were by filming me! -Ohh! -What the hell?! How’s this, huh?! Is this crazy enough for the basket case of deception?! -Ma’am. -Is this what you wanted? Ma’am. We’re gonna have to ask you to leave. Get your hands off me! I said get off me! Stop it! Stop! Get off me! Hey! Sasha.

Okay. It’s fine, really. It’s — it’s okay now. Okay. I’m so sorry. What am I doing? What’s going on? Are you okay? No. No. I’m — I’m not okay, brando. I need help.

[ Crying ] I need help. -Hey. -Tj. You’re so late. Was there an emergency at the hospital? No, no. Excuse me. Um, just had to give a friend a ride. But aunt stella texted me. She is on her way from the airport, and she really wants trina to know how happy she is for her. Well, maybe this will encourage stella to stop traveling the world and stay put in port charles. Yeah, I’d like that, too. But I’m happy that my auntie has had the opportunity to see the world. And to think that almost got taken away from her from a technical glitch. What are you talking about? You forgot? The ancestry website, it initially matched her with the wrong person before her cousin in london. They said she had a close relation here in port charles. I went too far? What are you talking about?! I was even kind of polite and everything. That favor you asked sonny? You never even asked me about it. The last thing I need is to be associated with the mob. My reputation needs to be on the up-and-up. Okay. Okay. Okay. You’re right. I’m sorry. Well, all’s well that ends well, right? Because it turns out we owe nina for this favor, not sonny. I-I just want to be clear. It is important to me that you don’t put me in another compromising position again. Unless… message received. Okay? I will not compromise your integrity while we figure out a way to take down linc. Thank you. I don’t know what you expect me to say. I asked you for a favor. You turned me down. And at that moment, I learned that I can’t depend on you. It’s that simple. You have no idea what I’ve done to protect your family. Okay, well, here’s your chance. You know what? Forget about it. Okay. You know… I like you, curtis, but can — why don’t we just work this out? Sonny, you made your rules abundantly clear. I just don’t like ’em. We got a problem here? I did change. Yeah. I’m surprised you even noticed. Well, I’m a little bit stupid, but you changed outfits completely. Yeah, I mean, it’s — it’s no big deal. You know, like I told you earlier, avery lost her charm bracelet, and it was from ava, so I had to go look for it, and she said that she wore it to G.H., And my search led me into a trash bin. So I wound up doing a little bit of dumpster diving, which was pretty disgusting, but I ended up finding the bracelet. My girlfriend is a certified badass. I’m just sad that you didn’t call me, though. I-I wouldn’t want you to do that alone. I’m gonna get a water. Do you want one? Sure. Spencer, wait! I’m gonna take your advice to heart. I-I’m really sorry. I’ll see you when I see you. Have fun tonight. Um… spencer. What is this?

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thank you for getting me away from the house. Things are crazy. It’s swarming with cops and people cleaning up from the picnic. Yeah, I can’t believe someone stabbed ava at a crowded event. Well, the good news is she’s out of surgery and in stable condition. I’m sure the pcpd will figure out what happened. I sure hope so. Anyway, can we, um, change the subject? Absolutely. Hey, can I just say how happy I am that we both finally got out of our way and we’re doing this? We’re going on a date. Yeah. We’re gonna at least give it the old college try. Oh. We can do much, much better than that. Excuse me, miss. Is, uh — is this seat taken? Well, I was saving it for someone. Huh. But he’s like 15 minutes late. Is he? Damn. Uh… maybe I can be a seat-filler for a little bit? You know? What’s with this dude? He’s late? W-who does that? That’s so rude, isn’t it? No, I wouldn’t say that. He probably has a good reason. Mm. I mean, he is — he’s a cop. Oh. Yeah. A detective. Ooh. Mm-hmm. So what are you saying? That he puts his work ahead of his personal life? No. [ Chuckles ] No, no. I’m not saying that at all. He’s just really dedicated to his job. Here you go. Oh, thanks. I’m sorry. I-I feel like I should be waiting on you, considering everything you’ve just been through. Sure you’re okay? I am now. I mean, when I first saw ava, I think I just froze. There was so much blood. But then she opened her eyes, and I went to grab my phone to dial 911, obviously, but I had left it inside. And I knew that I had to get help, but, cam, she was so scared. She wouldn’t let me leave her. I’m so sorry you had to go through that. Eventually, I-I found a towel, you know, something to apply pressure to the wound. By that time, ava had passed out, and I didn’t know whether I should run and get more help or stay and keep applying the pressure. And that’s when dex showed up. Just checking in, boss. I’m not gonna need you for the rest of the night.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Are you sure? I know selina wu has a shipment coming in. I can go down to the docks, make sure everything goes smoothly. You want to help that bad? Yeah. I’ve said it before. I’m determined to prove to you that you can count on me. Okay, then. I won’t let you down. Okay. Oh, wait, wait, wait. Uh… yeah? There’s something else I need you to do for me.

[ Door closes ] God. I feel like crap. Maybe a shower.

[ Groans ] Maybe a nap.

[ Exhales deeply ] Terry: Willow? Are you alright? Yeah. I’m fine. It’s just the end of my shift. I’m just a little tired. Nurse tait, my office. Now.

[ Monitor beeping, door opens ] Nina: Hey. Hi.

[ Wheels roll ] Oh. Hm. Are you in much pain? You know, at the — at the moment, I can’t feel much of anything. Which is probably good, right? I’m looking forward to the painkillers wearing off. Oh, w-was avery here? Yes, avery was here. Sonny brought her by earlier. She needed to see for herself that her mommy was alright. Oh, good. That’s good. Listen, I figured you’d want some company, but if you’d rather sleep, I’ll just go. Mnh. Mnh. Stay. It’s better not to be alone. Yeah. Speaking of being alone… why are you alone? Where’s your husband? I told nikolas to stay away. Well, when I saw him earlier, he seemed pretty worried about you.

[ Chuckles ] I bet he did. Ava, why don’t you want to see nikolas? He hurt me. He betrayed me. In the worst possible way.

Dex was there? Sonny’s guy? Yeah. He helped me save ava’s life. I mean, he really knew what he was doing. I’m sure he did. I’m sure he’s dealt with many stab wounds, considering his line of work. Dex was a soldier. He served in afghanistan. Didn’t know that. All i do know about him is that you saw him pressuring one of the jurors in trina’s trial. Right, yeah, and I still think that he’s an idiot to work for sonny. All I’m saying is that he has a few redeeming qualities. I mean, when he found me and ava, he didn’t panic. He knew that we had to get to the hospital right away. If we had waited for that ambulance, ava would be dead. So, yes, I helped, but dex saved her life. Yeah, I can’t help to wonder, where was spencer during all this? I-I don’t know, but are you implying that you think he could be the one who attacked ava? No. No, no, no. Of course not. I — spencer did stalk ava, but I would never think he’s capable of that kind of violence. I — I mean, if esme were still in town, maybe she could be the one, but… I-I only ask because ava is spencer’s stepmom. This attack affects him. I didn’t see spencer at the picnic, but apparently he got totally wasted. Spencer: Trina?! Cam! Joss! They’re not here. Neither is trina. It’s just you and me. Why did you come back? Oh, I never left. Well, not really. You don’t have to pretend. I know you missed me. The only thing that I missed was seeing the police arrest you for framing trina. I-I’m disappointed that you managed to skip town before the cops got you. Liar. Aren’t you really disappointed in yourself? That all your hard work was for nothing? At least I got you out of my life. One call to commissioner ashford, and you’re done. I’ll have you sent to prison.

[ Chuckles ] That makes you smile? Prison? Fine, spence. I’m out of your life. But I took your father and trina with me. Ava, don’t tell me that nikolas is the one that attacked you. Mnh. Well, I — I don’t know who attacked me, but I don’t think it was nikolas, no.

[ Sighs ] Then how did he hurt you? Betrayed me. In the most basic way. He cheated on you? Yes. Oh, my — I am so sorry. Such an idiot. Who was it? Not that it matters, because cheating is cheating. Oh, no, it matters, alright. Who was it? Esme. Spencer’s girlfriend, esme? Nikolas slept with his son’s girlfriend?! That’s disgusting! Mm-hmm. Nikolas claims that he… thought that our marriage was over and that he’d been… drinking heavily and that esme came on to him. So is that why she left wyndemere? You ran her out of town? Something like that. Whoo! [ Chuckles ] Sorry I’m late. You…are forgiven. Well, good. Yeah. Besides, I had plenty to keep me occupied. What do you mean? Over there. -Your former partner and blq. -Oh! The two of them cannot… wow! …Keep their hands off each other. Wow. Look at that. They finally got their act together. I think it’s in the air.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. No, a-actually, I think it’s kind of easy to get in your own way. What do you mean? Like… me totally over-thinking the whole moving-in thing. No, but you didn’t do that. You were just — you had your reasons, right? And as long as I know that you want to move forward, then rocco and I, we — we move in, uh, someday. S-someday? Yeah! It’s all good. How about tomorrow? What do you want me to do? Okay, I need you to go to the icu, stand guard by ava’s room until frank gets here. That’s it? I can do a lot more than just stand guard.

[ Chuckles ] How many times do I gotta tell you? You know what your job is? To just do what I tell you to do. Now, do you got a problem with that? Sonny! Is there an update on ava? Police have any idea who attacked her? Is there any reason why I should know that? It was a fundraiser for sick children — picnic, barbecue, and games on the quartermaine grounds — and somehow ava got stabbed in the middle of it. Michael, what are you suggesting? We both know that violence tends to follow you around. Were you involved?

Okay. We have to stay focused.We have a plan. Do you think it’s time? Oh. Uh, just about. What? I just think you’re really beautiful. Would you stop? I should’ve known you’d become a mush-ball after we got together. If you think calling me a mush-ball is an insult, it’s not.

[ Chuckles ] Because after all these months of hiding my feelings, I finally get to say things out loud.

[ Whispering ] Guess what, brook lynn.

[ Loudly ] I think you’re beautiful!

[ Chuckles ]

[ Normal voice ] And wicked smart and impossibly funny. And what you did for maxie and bailey lou… who’s got a bigger heart than brook lynn quartermaine? Which is why you deserve an epic first date. What? You don’t have anything planned?! That is a letdown. Oh, I’ve got plans. Yeah, lots and lots of plans. What the hell?! Is this how you think a manager services her client? Huh? That’s hardly professional… brookie. Thank you. I feel much better already. I don’t need to tell you. Nursing is a strenuous occupation. Spend most of the day on your feet, and it’s usually go, go, go. Oh, I know that. But I still love it. I’m proud of graduating, and I am proud of being a full-time nurse. It’s quite an accomplishment. Willow, when I found you in the hallway just now, it looked like you were about to faint.

[ Chuckles ] What nurse isn’t wiped out by the end of their shift? I can still do my job. If you decide to take a medical leave, your job will still be waiting for you. I’m not even out of my first trimester yet, and you want me to take off the rest of my pregnancy and maternity leave on top of that? I-I would be gone for almost a year. Willow, I’m not talking about your pregnancy. I’m talking about the time that you’re gonna need to beat your leukemia. Pregnant women get tired, even if they don’t have leukemia. Yes, and you’re handling both while keeping your diagnosis a secret from your partner. It is my choice! And my mind is made up. Have you considered that maybe ava was targeted because of her connection to you? You shut your mouth! Hey. Get — let me tell you something. Stop that. Stop jumping like that. Okay. Let me explain something to you, michael. Ava is avery’s mother, and that’s the only connection I have to what happened. The attack took place on the quartermaine property. So maybe… your other family should have had better security. You know, I think that the G.H. Board should reconsider their entire relationship with you. My donations have built not one but two wings to this hospital. Money can’t buy respectability. Can’T. What a shame. He has no right to speak to you that way. Okay. Just, when I tell you to do something, just do it. Go to the icu. Now. Okay? Be outside ava’s door till frank shows up. Yeah, yeah, go. Spencer: Do not talk to me

about my father! I cannot believe that you had sex with him! Mm. Are you really that surprised? I mean, I was your first, but you were hardly my first. Deep down, you had to know that you just… weren’t experienced enough for me. Okay. How do I explain this in a way you’ll understand? Um — oh! I know. That you just weren’t man enough to keep me satisfied. The thought of touching you, it physically repulsed me. Huh. It’s true. I was never your top priority. You chose your friends over me. Especially trina. Is it any wonder I turned to someone else, to a man of experience, for comfort?! You could have turned to anyone else! You could have turned to anyone else, and I wouldn’t have cared. But you chose my father. How could you? How could he?! Poor spence. Poor little rich boy. Your father chose me over you. Just like your beloved trina chose rookie rory over you. That makes you… the biggest loser. Doesn’t it? You lost your father.

And the girl. That’s because trina doesn’t know the truth. Hm! She doesn’t know that I was on her side the entire time. And if she did? What then? Do you think trina is gonna drop officer six-pack and come running after you? Keep dreaming, spence. I had to act like I didn’t believe trina to trick you into admitting that you had set her up. Mm-hmm, but I was smarter, was I not? No way would i incriminate myself. The only reason trina got exonerated was because that rat of a bartender sold me out. Your plan… it didn’t accomplish

anything. Well, I guess that’s not strictly true. You played your role so well that trina is never going to forgive you, ever. And you know that. So why haven’t you told her, spence? It’s not some noble gesture. You are far from noble. It’s because you’re scared that it won’t make a difference. Trina still won’t want you. I made sure of that. Shut up! Esme: Enjoy pentonville. I’m sure you’re gonna make a ton of friends!

[ Esme laughing ] Shut up, esme! I said shut up!

[ Esme laughing ]

[ Gasps ] Cameron: Spencer’s going to pentonville tomorrow. I don’t blame him for wanting to cut loose. Yeah, I’d probably do the same exact thing if I were in his shoes. Do you think that we should check on him? He’s at the metro court. I’m sorry. He’s spending his last day of freedom at the pool? He’s staying there. I think he got into yet another argument with his dad. I asked him how he was doing earlier, and he said he was going there to shower and get some sleep.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Hey, munchkin. Okay. Okay, okay. Slow down. Where are you? Are you sure? Okay. I’m gonna go look for it. And then I will tell you if I find it, alright? Okay. Bye. What are you off to look for? Avery’s charm bracelet. Yeah. She’s upset. Her mom gave it to her, so… she thinks she left it at G.H., So I’m gonna head over there. I have enough time before trina’s party. Sure. Yeah. Um, I think I’ll take this opportunity, then, to check on spencer. Okay. Might be my last time to say goodbye to him before he’s off to pentonville. Alright. I’ll see you at the party. Alright. Bye.

[ Door opens ] So your husband slept with his son’s girlfriend… and you found out about it and you walked away? See, that does not sound like the ava jerome that I know and love. I would expect some epic shakespearean payback. Well, believe me, I wanted to make nikolas pay. But I had to wait. Why?

[ Both grunting ]

[ Esme screams ] Where — where’d you go?

[ Stammers ] It just wasn’t the right time. That’s all. It sounds like you’re talking about something very specific, ava. What is it? Come on. What made you wait?

spencer: “Dear trina…

I want you to know the truth.

I wasn’t going to tell you.

I figured you’re better off

without me in your life.

But I need you to know.

From the moment I walked

into that interrogation room

after you had been arrested,

I knew you were innocent.

Despite what I said,

I believe in you.

I always have.” I can’t believe a dirtbag like you is lecturing about professional behavior.

[ Scoffs ] Didn’t I warn you? All brook lynn wants is to get you into bed.

[ Scoffs ] Actually, we’re dating. Didn’t you see this thing on my face? It’s a smile… because I’m happy. A manager and a client are hooking up. And you’re calling it “dating”? Oh, I’m not surprised you don’t understand the concept. You see, dating, linc, is when a woman

actually wants to spend time with you. We have a meeting on the books, chase. You’re supposed to be with me right now, not her. We have to talk about studio musicians. Yeah, we had a meeting, uh, but I’m canceling it. I don’t need 30 days to decide who my manager is gonna be. I’m ready to sign with brook lynn. What about the gig at the savoy I just got for you? I’ll still do the gig, and you’ll get your cut. What, you think I’m gonna promote somebody else’s singer? Unless you sign with me, that gig is off, man.

[ Laughing ] Stop it. Why are you laughing? I’m j– because — no, I’m not — I’m not laughing. Actually, just, you know, when I brought it up, us moving in together, you seemed hesitant at first, and now you’re all gung-ho about it, which is great. I love this change of pace. But I-I don’t know. I don’t want you to feel like we got to rush into anything. No one said anything about a rush. I was just thinking it would be really good for rocco to move in before the school year starts. Unless, of course, you… are too busy working. I will always make time for us. Andrea. Hey. I’m here to meet willow. Mm-hmm. We’re going out to dinner. Have you seen her? Yeah, I saw her earlier on the third floor, but I believe she’s in dr. Randolph’s office. Thank you. Mm-hmm. I don’t even know what I’m saying.

[ Chuckles ] Really. I just — I think it’s all the pain medication they have me on. Just — just please promise me that you won’t tell anybody about nikolas and esme, huh? It would just be so humiliating if people knew that he cheated on me with a girl young enough to be his daughter. Okay. Shh. It’s alright. I’m not gonna tell anyone. I promise you. It’s nikolas who should be ashamed of what he did to you, what he did to — to his own son. I mean, you — you didn’t do anything wrong. Mm, I’m not sure everybody would agree with you. No one’s gonna blame you for this situation. I’m not a particularly popular person. Nikolas knows this. And even after I-I knew about him cheating, he tried to convince me that we still need each other. And you know what? Part of me actually believes him. Why is he saying that you guys need each other, ava? What — what aren’t you telling me? What did you do?!

I’m waiting. Either you sign with me and keep your show at a first-class venue where I can guarantee you at least two promoters from manhattan in the audience… or you can blow it all playing kiss and tell with the sequel to “clueless.” Hey! Who you calling clueless? Would you prefer…. dazed and confused? -[ Scoffs ] -Look. I’ve made up my mind. The savoy gig would have been fun, but I’m sticking with brook lynn. You’re a fool. I would’ve made you a star. All brook lynn can do is keep your bed warm.

[ Scoffs ] Watch it. Alright, man. Enjoy your career as a wedding singer. Oh, and brush up on the village people. Folks can’t get enough of “ymca” at receptions. Well, I didn’t love the insults, but we did it. Step one is complete. Now on to step two. I feel like you are pressuring me to tell michael about my leukemia diagnosis. I’m sorry. The last thing I wanted to do was add any stress to your life. The decision to share your diagnosis or not is yours alone. But as your boss and your doctor, it’s my duty to point out to you that if the people around you don’t know that you’re ill, they’re going to expect you to maintain your busy schedule. So it’s gonna fall to you to take care of yourself. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to jump down your throat. It’s just —

[ Sighs ] I’m not lying. I basically feel fine. I just lack some energy. My goal is to keep my life as normal as possible for as long as I can. But I have leukemia. Luckily, we caught it early, but my life is no longer normal. I have to face that.

[ Knock on door ] Excuse me. Hi. Dr. Randolph. Um, I’m looking for willow. I’m in here, michael. Come in. Hey. Uh, sorry. I had the right time, right? Your shift’s over? Or — am I interrupting something? No, no, I’m — I’m glad you’re here. You need to know what I’ve decided.

[ Knock on door ] Who is it?! Cameron: It’s cam! What are you doing here? Yeah, it’s nice to see you, too. Came in to check on you. Heard you got a little drunk at the quartermaine picnic. What gives? I’m going to pentonville tomorrow. I thought I deserved a big send-off. Mm. Sure that’s it? Yeah. Yeah. Well, if that’s the case, then on your last night of freedom, what are you doing here alone and not with your family at wyndemere? Here to take over for you. Boss is inside. Oh. Dex. Frank. Hey. Um, how is ava doing? Frank just got here. I’ve been here for a while. Things have seemed pretty quiet since she woke up. Okay. No medical emergencies that I saw. What are you doing here? Avery lost her charm bracelet, and she thinks she might have left it in ava’s room or somewhere in the waiting area. Oh, I’ve been here for a while. Haven’t seen anything like that. Okay, well, I’m gonna keep looking because the bracelet is from ava, so avery’s pretty upset. You know what? The janitor came and took the trash from the waiting area not too long ago. Maybe he knows what happened to it. Uh, when I came in here, it got a little quiet. Is everything okay? Well, for starters, some lunatic stabbed me with a hook, and the cops don’t know who it was. You have any idea who attacked you? I didn’t see anything. Well, maybe she will when she recovers, right? Mm. I hope so. Is avery alright? Wasn’t too scary to see me like this? S-she’s just reassured that her mom was sleeping. And she just wants her mommy to get better. I want that, too. But until the person who did this is caught… what’s to stop them from trying to finish the job?

-keep your eyes open, frank. -I’m on it, boss. Josslyn. What are you doing here? Um, avery lost her charm bracelet, the one ava gave her. She thinks she might have left it here. Uh, I found the janitor, but I was too late. He already took the trash to the dumpster. Well, I’ll figure this out. You don’t have to wait. Well, I just appreciate you looking out for your sister. I always will. Alright. I’m sorry your little sister lost her bracelet. Oh, this isn’t over. Do you know where the dumpsters are? I-I was just so happy to get my nursing degree that I tried to do too much, so… I was talking to dr. Randolph about cutting back my hours. Well, I am completely supportive of this. I-I’ve been worried about you since you fainted. And once the baby comes, our lives are only gonna get busier. I mean, I’m just glad you’re getting your rest now while you can. I promise you… my goal is to be 100% when this is over. My uncle victor got me the room. Something about not wanting to haul my drunk ass all the way back to wyndemere. So since this is my last night of freedom, I figured I’d just spend it here. I wanted some five-star luxury before my three months in maximum security. Yeah. That makes sense. So your dad — is he, uh, at the hospital with ava? Yeah. Yeah, I assume so. You scared to go to pentonville? Of course I am. Yeah. Who wouldn’t be? My life is royally screwed up. And for nothing. Not for nothing. You were helping your friend trina. That matters. Except it turns out that it was completely pointless because I didn’t do anything to help her. It was that bartender’s testimony that got the charges dropped, so… what is important is that you were helping a friend. Yeah, maybe. You know, if you want, I can stick around, play some video games. I can be a little late to trina’s party. Did you hear? Trina’s having a party in celebration for pcu dropping the title ix charges. She’s going back to classes in the fall. That’s great. That’s great. Good for her. Uh, but you don’t got to stick around. Yeah, I’m fine. Are you sure? Yeah. Yeah, man. Get out of here. I’ll see you in a few months. A few months? Don’t you think I’m gonna come visit you, idiot? You are? Well, you’re my friend, aren’t you? Yeah, I am. How is the investigation into ava’s stabbing going? Uh, slow. I mean, whoever stabbed her took a big risk, doing it at a picnic with so many people around. Hey, maybe it wasn’t about the risk. Maybe it was a crime of passion. I knew we’d up the stakes if we got linc interested in signing you, and then you make a big deal about signing with me. It’s a good plan. Oh, I know. And it’s just gonna make linc want to sign you even more. He’s one of these guys who always wants what he can’t have. And then to step two — got to find some way to make me some kind of success as a singer. Oh, we’ll make linc want to take something else away from me, as much as he wants another moneymaker. And step three, link will buy out my contract. At a very good price, might I add. And then I’ll abandon my singing career and leave linc in the lurch. Yes. That is the final step. Then the hard part. You’ve gotta make me a star. Oh, come on. Easy-peasy.

What do you say we get out of here… mm! …Go get a pizza, and then go to my place and start packing up? Okay. Yeah? Wait, wait, wait. Wh– okay. Are you sure that rocco is gonna want to give up his backyard? You have a-a beautiful park like a block away from your penthouse. Yeah. Okay. What about him wanting to live with two kids? W– listen. They already spent so much time together at the quartermaines’. And you and I already spent so much time together. Danny, rocco, and scout, t-they’re pretty much siblings already. They are, aren’t they? Yeah. Okay. Alright. So… okay. Mm.

[ Chuckles ] It’s a go. Alright! Let’s get outta here! Yes! Dante: Oh, oh! Lookee who we have here. You know, I was gonna say you two should be enjoying each other a little bit more, but I don’t think that’s possible. Oh, are we that obvious?

[ Chuckles ] Well, only in the best way possible. -You guys have a good night. -You too. Ugh! That smell. So gross. Garbage. What were you expecting? Alright. See? It says the number 10. So, the janitor said this was trash, not medical waste. So there shouldn’t be any needles or anything. That’s what he said. Okay. W-wait a second. You’re not actually gonna climb into that, are you? I mean, it’s just a bracelet. Why don’t you just buy your sister a new one? No! Ugh. My sister is going through enough right now, alright? If there’s a chance that the bracelet’s in here, I’m gonna look for it. So are you gonna help me or what? Thanks for hearing me out. You’re an excellent nurse, willow. We want to support you any way we can.

[ Telephone rings ] Excuse me. I have to take this. This is dr. Randolph. H-hang on. Yeah. Something wrong? Do you think we could just maybe skip out on the metro court tonight and just have a nice, quiet dinner at home? I’m just a little worn out. Of course we can. Of course we can. As long as we’re together, I don’t care where we go.

[ Monitor beeping ] Ma’am. You gonna be outside my door all night? Yes, I will. And you won’t let anybody in who hasn’t been approved? No, that’s right. I have a list here on my phone. Is nikolas cassadine on that list? Yes, he is. He shouldn’t be. Take my husband’s name off. If making someone a star was that easy, wouldn’t every karaoke singer do it? I’m not talking about karaoke singers, remember? I have experience. I have contacts. And you are the total package. Every guy is gonna want to be you. Every girl is gonna have a poster of you on her wall. Anyone who hears you is gonna become an instant fan. Oh, is that all it’s gonna take? Well, you can be very charismatic. And you can be very… convincing. How are we gonna get me in front of a crowd?

[ Footsteps approach ] Oh, I have an idea. Trust me. So, uh, nina. I know I interrupted something between you and ava ’cause when I walked in the room, it was tense. Sonny, you don’t — you don’t need to know about this. It’s just a– it’s just ava’s been through a lot and she’s emotional right now. You know that’s not it. Tell me the truth. What were you and ava talking about?

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GH Transcript Thursday, September 1, 2022

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something doesn’t add up. If nikolas always knew he could vouch for your whereabouts, why didn’t he just say that? More to the point, why didn’t you? Because nikolas is lying. You’re not alone, okay?

[ Monitor beeping ] Your family is right outside, even spencer, just waiting for you to wake up.

[ Monitors beeping loudly ]

[ Gasps ] She needs help! We’ve been keeping secrets from one another. We have? I think it’s time we stopped doing that, put our cards on the table. Would you like to go first? No. I think we can both jump in as need be. You’ve got lucy coe trying to get information on me. That’s clever. Well, given the players, I thought sequins might be a good camouflage, because you’ve been so opaque. And I’ve got my reasons. Actually, I have one very good reason. Your daughter. Charlotte’s in danger, isn’t she? My man, drew. So what brings you by? Well, after everything that happened at the family manse yesterday, I needed a little bit of a distraction. Right. I heard about what happened to ava. Is she gonna be okay? Well, last I heard, she was critical but stable. It’s so horrible. I mean, do they have any idea who might have done this to her? Pcpd is working on it. The boathouse is cordoned off as a crime scene, and I spent most of the morning answering questions. Oh, well, no wonder you need a distraction.

[ Both chuckle ] Um… speaking of distractions, should I tell drew or do you want to? Tell me what? We got engaged.

[ Laughing ] What?

[ Laughter ]

[ Sighing ] I can’t give in to you. Why not? Because I lost everything that, in my mind, identified me, and I hate it. And I don’t want to hide from it by turning to you. When I come to you, I want it to be for the right reasons.

[ Door opens ] Hey, carly. Hey. Hi. You were a million miles away just now. Yeah, I have a lot to think about. [ Chuckles ] That’s why I’m here. My daughter needs me, and I am here for you. Thanks.

Nikolas lied. What a shocker. But I did find you two together. I wasn’t with him the whole time. Why’d he tell jordan that you were? He was being a friend. He was covering for me. So where were you, then? I don’t know. Well, the, uh, quartermaine estate is a big place. I guess no one would fault you if you didn’t know exactly where you were. Finn… I haven’t told you everything. It’s time I did. Poor avery. How’s she taking it? She’s really upset, and she’s confused, but I can’t go away to a seminar when avery’s mother’s in the hospital. Mm. If you want to say something, why don’t you just say it? You’re using ava’s stabbing as an excuse not to go. What are you talking about? Why would I need an excuse not to go to a seminar? After the merger disaster, you picked yourself right up, and you were so excited to get your life back on track. And now… now what? And now you’re looking for excuses not to take the next step. So what changed? Oh, congratulations, you guys! I am so, so happy for you. Really, man. Thanks, drew. We’re pretty excited about it ourselves. Yeah. We’re pretty lucky, aren’t we, babe? Yeah. Yeah, we are. Mr. Cassadine. What’s going on? Why did the alarms go off?

Yes. Victor has charlotte. Oh, god, valentin. I wanted to be wrong about this. How did he get to her? Huh? I thought that charlotte was safe. Peter was gone, and I made the mistake of thinking I could let my guard down.

[ Sighs ] I think we both underestimated him. I mean, using your own granddaughter as a hostage? That is a new low. Well, that’s the thing about my father. He has no low to hit. Victor saved charlotte from peter. She wanted to see me in the clinic. I thought it was okay for victor to bring her to me. And that’s when he took her? As soon as they left the clinic, he took her to a new school. It’s a state-of-the-art, high-security boarding school, the kind where sheikhs and oligarchs send their children. Suffice to say, I can send texts, I can call, but neither the school nor victor will allow me physical contact.

[ Sighs ] And with your daughter as leverage, he knows he has control over you. That’s exactly right.

[ Exhales sharply ] I have to do everything he says, because if I don’t, he’s made it very clear… he’s gonna hurt her. Your wife’s blood pressure dropped dangerously low. We gave her medication to stabilize it. But she’s stable? With her vitals and the way she’s responding to the medication, I expect mrs. Cassadine will regain consciousness soon. Can I see her? Of course. Um… I’m gonna go head to the vending machine. Does anybody want anything? No, thank you. I’ll go with you. Are you, uh, holding up okay? I’m just concerned about my wife. Mr. Cassadine. Why don’t we let your nephew and ava have some time alone? Now it’s your turn to answer questions. So, now that the charges have been dropped, pcu expunged their title ix ruling and reinstated trina. That is fantastic. It’s so great that you guys are throwing her a party. I mean, trina deserves to have a little bit of fun after everything that she has been through. I just wish she didn’t have to worry about ava now. Yeah. I have to check on a few patients before the party. I will see you tonight? Okay. And it was really good to see you, drew. Great to see you, too. Congratulations again! Thank you. Mm. Aw. So, now that it’s just the two of us, you want to tell me the real reason why you stopped by? I cannot fly off to aruba to take a leadership course when my personal life is complicated. Oh, god. Don’t tell me this is about sonny. No. God, no. This is not about sonny. This…[ Sighs ] It’s about jason. How can jason be causing you problems?

[ Sighs ] ‘Cause I think I have feelings for his brother? Oh, that. What do you mean, “oh, that”? Please, carly. Everybody knows.

[ Scoffs ] Okay, what does everyone think they know? I don’t know what the big deal is. You are both healthy, single adults. Mom, it’s not nearly that simple. Okay, then. Tell me everything.

[ Sighs ] Well, I mean, after jason died, you know, drew and i were getting closer and becoming friends. And then we started what I thought was just harmless flirting. And now I realize I have feelings for him.

Does drewreturn your feelings? I think so. I mean, well, yes. Yesterday at the picnic, I asked him point blank what was going on. And? Okay. I know that look.

[ Laughs ] I take it the conversation went pretty well? Yeah. I mean, after a while, there wasn’t a lot of talking happening, so… so. I love those conversations. Yeah, but before it got too hot, the fire kind of stopped everything. You lost me. We kind of left the grill unattended.

[ Gasps ] Carly. I know, I know. But it was fine, because someone put the fire out, and it actually gave drew and i a minute to think. And he stopped by earlier, because he wanted to talk about where I thought things should go between us. What did you tell him? I told him that, um, in the past year, I’ve lost my marriage, my career, and my best friend, and my life has gone from stable to uncharted, and that it wouldn’t be fair for me to start anything with him when I wasn’t really sure where my life was going. So you’re putting your life on hold to protect drew? Last time I looked, drew was perfectly capable of protecting himself. Drew: Wait, what is this? Are you accusing me of having ulterior motives to come look in on a friend? You look like you got something on your mind.

[ Sighs ] Yeah, well… alright, so I just came from carly’s, and, um… okay, just — yesterday, at the quartermaine picnic, um, she accused me of flirting with her. Oh.

Were you flirting with her? Oh, yeah.

[ Laughs ] And did she return the vibe? Yes. Okay. But… when I went to talk to her today and I told her that I really wanted to see where this could go, she said that, um… she needs to sort her own life out first. Hmm. Drew, I hate to say it. She might be right. Yeah, probably. And I’m gonna tell you something — while carly is getting her house in order, maybe you should do the same. Nikolas needed to cover for me… because I don’t know where I was. You think maybe you lost time again? Yes. Look, maybe you don’t remember ’cause you hit your head. No. No, I-I’ve lost consciousness before and had a hard time remembering, and this was different. It was like — it was like when those pills were making me sleepwalk, which means I can’t explain my whereabouts when ava was attacked, and nikolas knew that it was gonna make the police suspicious. And I can’t risk anything happening to me, because my boys — my boys need me. Yeah, they do. I don’t know what to do. I need help. Okay. Hey. Hey, we start from the beginning, alright? And we’re gonna figure this out together. Chief scorpio said you were among the people who showed up to the boathouse after ava was found. Yes. One of many. We were concerned when we saw all the police there. Mr. Cassadine, prior to that, can you tell me where you were and who you were with? Well, when ava was so viciously attacked, I was with spencer. He had been taken ill. Are you sure? Because the quartermaine staffer who confirmed spencer was intoxicated at the time of the attack said he was alone. Another witness stated they saw you and spencer around 10:15 P.M., After the attack. And nikolas already stated that he was with elizabeth baldwin when ava was assaulted, so can anyone confirm your whereabouts? I do commend your pursuit of justice, commissioner, but right now, my family needs me. I trust eventually you will find the person responsible for this dreadful crime. Thank you for your time, mr. Cassadine. I will be following up. Dr. Valero thinks you’re gonna wake up soon. I wonder if you’ll be able to tell us what you saw.

[ Monitor beeping ] Ava!

[ Whimpers ] No. No, stop. Nikolas.

Last night, after we fought about you calling sarah, I stormed off, and then I blacked out. And maybe our fight triggered it? Uh, maybe. I was pretty angry. All I could hear was your voice telling me that my boys are probably aware that I have a problem. And then — then I-I was… I was someplace else, and I have no idea how I got there. And that’s when nikolas showed up. And that was around the time ava was attacked. Yes, and I have zero recollection of where I was or what I was doing. Even if you don’t know where you were, there’s no way you did this. How can you be sure? You had no reason to want to hurt ava. I hurt chase. That’s because whatever part of your subconscious is doing this didn’t want him to discover what was going on. What if — what if when I was out of it, I ran into ava, and I perceived her as a threat? I mean, anything is possible, because I don’t know what I was doing. What do you mean, I should get my own house in order? Drew, what have you done since you came back to town? First, you threw yourself into investigating victor cassadine, then it was helping the quartermaines get elq back from valentin. Yeah. Those are really important things. They are, but to other people. So, I don’t — what are you saying? I should be more selfish? I’m saying that you were so busy righting the wrongs from your past that you stopped yourself from moving forward. Maybe you’re right. Maybe I’m not protecting drew. Maybe I’m protecting myself. From what? Oh, come on, mom. You tell me. How could it not be a mistake, after everything that’s happened in my life, for me to get involved with jason’s brother?

[ Exhales sharply ] Honey, are you afraid that you’re seeing drew as a substitute? No, of course not. Because nobody could ever take jason’s place in your life. Exactly. And what place was that? Jason was your safety net. No matter what shenanigans you ever got up to, or no matter how questionable your behavior — and believe me, I am not judging here. You sure about that? I’m not. And jason wouldn’t either.

[ Sighs ] There was nothing you could ever do that would drive jason away. He might have been hurt or angry or bitterly disappointed, but jason would never turn his back on you, even when you might have deserved it.

[ Chuckles ] But drew? Drew might not be as forgiving of your impulses. Carly: Oh, my god, it’s true. Nina’s willow’s mother.

[ Exhales deeply ] Like whatever it is you’re thinking about right now. Trina? Mom! How are you holding up? I was in the room with ava when the alarms started going off. No! Is she okay? The doctor said she was gonna be fine, but… I’m scared out of my mind. Honey, I’m sorry that you have to go through this right now, especially after everything else. Yeah, um, about that, uh… I was thinking that maybe tonight isn’t the best time to have a party? Would you be upset if we canceled it? Is there any change with ava? Not that I’m aware of that. But then, I’ve been held up by that police commissioner. I tell you, that’s someone who could benefit from some more professional detachment. Meaning? Meaning, if commissioner ashford continues to make insinuations disguised as questions, she’s gonna learn the hard way what it means to cross a cassadine. For what it’s worth, I know what you’re going through, okay? I know you do. I just wish you could teach me how you handled it.

[ Voice breaking ] Because she’s not safe, and there’s nothing I can do about. I’m helpless. Why didn’t you tell me? I mean, not at first, obviously, because you couldn’t risk having a message intercepted. But I — when you came home, I was here. Please believe me, I had no choice. Protecting charlotte is my only priority, and if he knew that we were having this conversation, there’s no telling what he would do to her. I’m going insane! Oh, stop, stop, stop. Oh, god. Alright, it’s alright. I can’T… it’s alright. I understand. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] Okay. So, look… we will bring charlotte home, alright? I promise you that. But in order to do it, we have to take victor down. So you’ve been working for him, have you? Since you left the clinic? I have. And you’ve done everything that he asked? Just about. What did he ask you to do? Let’s rule a few things out, alright? Um, have you started taking any pills again? No. No, not since I-i checked myself into shadybrook. But, finn, this came on all on its own. I don’t know what’s happening to me. Alright. But something had to have triggered it, alright? You said you were replaying our fight in your head. Was there anything else? Yeah. I’ve been having these — these fragments of a memory. I’m — I’m a teenager and I’m shouting at a woman. I’m telling her to stay away from my father. What woman? I don’t know. I don’t know. No one I-I remember or recognize. Yet. And then it — it happened again after our fight. That’s the last thing I remember until I came to. Okay. How often has this been happening? The first time was after I talked to scott about walking in on you and terry talking about me behind my back. And this time was when you were angry about me contacting sarah, so these events have something in common. You were angry with me. Wait, no, there was — there was another time. When I checked myself out of shadybrook and I came to work, do you remember you found me in the stairwell? Mm-hmm. I don’t think this is being caused by — by arguments or me being angry. I think these images are — are — are happening every time somebody confronts me about what’s been happening. And normally, that person is you. And if you’re right, I mean, maybe this is more than — than my grief over losing franco. There is something very wrong with me. Nikolas: Commissioner, please. My wife just woke up. She’s in distress. I see that. No, she’s in no condition to answer questions. I got the okay from dr. Valero. Well, you’re also gonna need my okay, and I’m actually not okay. Wh-what…? Um, I don’T… what happened? Ava, it’s commissioner ashford. You’re in the icu. You were stabbed last night. I was stabbed? Yes, and we’re making every effort we can to find out who did this to you, but time is of the essence. Do you feel up to answering some questions? I want them to find who did this more than anybody, but not at the expense of your recovery. Let me get the doctor. No, no. I want — I want to talk. I-I don’t know that I can help you, though. I don’T… I-I didn’t see who attacked me. What’s the last thing you remember? I was at the — the quartermaines’. I was — I was outside the boathouse. Was anyone with you? I was alone. I thought so. I-I went there just to take a moment for myself. And then… and then pain here. What else do you remember? I’m sorry. It’S… it’s all a blur after that. I-I think that — that I tried to call out for help. Do you know who found me? Josslyn jacks. She and a man who works for sonny brought you here. They — they saved your life. What were you doing prior to going to the boathouse? Why did you need a moment alone? Nikolas: This is what you always wanted, to see the relationship with my son destroyed, huh? It killed you to see us get close. That is absolutely not true! Because it hurt too much, knowing that you would never get the chance to heal with kiki that I had with spencer. But you’re the only one to blame for that. Commissioner, please. Clearly, my wife needs to rest. This can wait. Ava, when you woke up, you seemed upset with your husband. Why is that? We had a fight.

I just don’t want drew to be a crutch I use to get over everything that’s happened. Isn’t he already? Well, as a friend, yes, but that’s not what either one of us are talking about. I mean, if something happens between me and drew, we want it to be about us and not anyone else. I don’t see you and drew being a rebound thing. Neither do I, ’cause it’s not gonna happen. Carly. What? What about all those feelings you just admitted to having? They’re not going to go away. And you know better than anyone, you can’t help who you fall for. Okay, well, then we’re just gonna have to deal with it. And who knows? Maybe someday, something will happen between me and drew. But the way things are right now, I can’t afford to lose another friend. When I was in that cell, all I wanted was to get back to the life that I remembered. So I shouldn’t have been surprised when I got back and time hadn’t stopped. No, man, time doesn’t do that, no matter how nicely we ask. But you and portia, you guys were lucky. You managed somehow to find your way back. Yeah, we weren’t lucky. We worked hard to get to where we are now, and to get from the mistakes of our past. See, when portia and I — when we got together back in the day, she was married, I didn’t know that, and I was in my first year of recovery. Yeah, but even then, you guys still had a connection. Right, but it was nothing we could build on, so inevitably, it ended badly. Now that we find ourselves back together… mm. …We’re the same people, but we’re in different places in life. But you’re in better places. Much better places. And the thing is, is we’re not trying to re-create the past. We’re exploring a beautiful future. But that’s the thing with carly. The future that I want with her is nothing like our pasts. But I-I — I know what you’re gonna say, that I gotta respect the fact that she doesn’t want to mess with our friendship. Valid. But it’s also a good excuse not to take risks. She doesn’t think it’s time. And, yeah, I wish that she didn’t feel that way. I think that we could be incredible together. But just because I’m ready to move forward doesn’t mean she is. Were you the french captain? Capitaine francois olivier. I wish I were more surprised. I am so sorry. No, no. Please, don’T. I understand why you did what you did. What is victor after? Why is he doing all of this? I don’t know. He won’t tell me, and he doesn’t have to, because he’s got charlotte. Please believe me, I am completely in the dark. I guess now that I know that jennifer was — was framed, I can — I can call the wsb. No, no. That’s out of the question. This has to stay between you and me, because if it doesn’t, and he knows I’ve betrayed him, he’ll take it out on charlotte. We can’t leave an innocent woman in prison. Anna, I’m too far in. I’m not gonna let anything happen to charlotte. I’m not gonna lose my daughter. And what did you and nikolas fight about? What we always fight about. His son. Spencer and I don’t like each other very much, and it, uh… causes friction. And this was right before you were attacked? Exactly how heated did this argument get? Commissioner, I didn’t stab my wife, so I fail to see how this is relevant. It’s relevant, mr. Cassadine, because just this morning, I asked you if before she was attacked, was she upset? I asked you if she experienced any conflict, and you said no. Yet here she is, having fought with your son. Why did you lie to me? The cassadine family, their arguments are traditionally dramatic, okay? So when you asked me about conflict, I assumed that you meant outside of the family. And I’d love to believe that. Well, one thing you should believe, both of you, is that I deeply regret getting in a fight with ava. I mean, god, if we hadn’T… if we hadn’t have fought, you might not have gone to that damn boathouse, and I might have been there to stop anyone who’d want to cause you harm, and instead, I was venting about the argument to elizabeth baldwin. I’m just — I’m so sorry. I should have never left your side. One silly fight and I almost lost you. I should have been there for you. Thank you, nikolas. It’s the thought that counts. I’m — I’m sorry, but I’m getting a little tired now. I understand. Thank you for speaking with me, ava. We’ll pick this up when you’re feeling a little stronger. I’ll speak with you later. How are you feeling? When I heard you were attacked, I was so scared, ava. What’s the matter? Last night, we said a lot of things to each other. Yeah, we did. And I would — wait. You don’t think I did this to you, do you? Well, of course you can cancel the party, but honey, are you sure? Mom, I just — honey, you are always putting everyone else’s needs before your own. And after everything that you’ve been through, don’t you think you deserve an evening to yourself and celebrate your accomplishments? Yes, I want to do that, but I just — I also want ava to be there. And when ava wakes up, what do you think she’s gonna say when she finds out that you canceled your party on her account? She’d probably tell me I shouldn’t have. The ava I know would insist that you have the party as planned. Honey, it’s high time that you focused on yourself. I have no idea why we are protecting my father. How often must I tell you, spencer? We cassadines protect our own. There are limits. Uncle victor. My father deserves to be in prison for everything that he’s done. Well, this is one thing he didn’t do. The only interesting piece of information I gleaned from commissioner ashford was that your father has an airtight alibi. He was with elizabeth baldwin while ava was being attacked. Even better. If my father isn’t the one who hurt ava, then I have zero reason to withhold the truth. I will tell commissioner ashford that he slept with esmé.

Think that I’mthe one that did this to you, do you? You couldn’t have. You were with elizabeth, right? Yes, I was. That’s not the only reason you think that — I don’t know what you think. Ava! I would never do anything like this, no matter what we said to each other, no matter how angry. Please tell me that you believe me. I’m tired. I want to be alone. Ava! Let me rest. Oh. How’s ava? She’s awake.

[ Gasps ] Oh! Okay, I gotta go text joss and tell her the news. Okay. Commissioner, I have something that I — oh, commissioner. That’s wonderful news about our ava. Thank you. Spencer, shall we? Mom, do you think I have enough time to go get some of ava’s stuff to her before the party? Now that she’s awake, I know she’ll want something familiar in her room. Oh, honey, you’re gonna be cutting it really close. I mean, wyndemere isn’t exactly around the corner. Yeah, but the metro court practically is, and that’s where she’s been staying for the past couple of days. Oh. Oh, okay. Well, in that case, why don’t — yeah, yeah, yeah. You can take my car. Okay. Okay, come on. Listen to me, great-nephew. I’m gonna tell you this once and you are going to remember it for the rest of your life. Neither your father’s marriage nor anything else relevant to our family is of concern to the authorities. Is that understood? Yes, uncle. Look, I know you’re angry at your father. You have every reason to be. But his movements at the time ava was attacked are well accounted for. So his betrayal of you, no matter how painful, is totally irrelevant. Maybe to the authorities, but it is relevant to trina. How so? Because if commissioner ashford knows why esmé left town, she can use that to find her.

[ Sighs ] It always comes back ’round to ms. Robinson, doesn’t it? I admire your good intentions, but esmé didn’t tell anyone where she was going, and you are just complicating things for yourself if you go back and change your story now. You tried it once, and look where it got you. But uncle — listen to me. Don’t invite any more trouble, spencer. You’re in enough already. Hey, you listen to me. There’s nothing wrong with you. I think this just means that there’s something in your past, something hidden, that you’re not dealing with. I’ve been trying to fight it. I tried to push it down, just hoping it would go away.

[ Voice breaking ] But I just can’t do it anymore. Whatever this memory is that I’m blocking out… …I just need to face it. Whatever happens next, you’re not alone. We’re gonna find the answers together. Drew, I’m just saying, if you really feel that you and carly have something special, wouldn’t you want her to make sure she feels the same thing? Even if it took a while? You know what, curtis? That’s some pretty solid advice right there, man. And I’m not even gonna sit up here and tell you that what worked for portia and me is gonna work for you. But it seems I remember a saying that life is long and full of surprises. Mm. It’s just, I really think that carly and i could make each other happy. But to answer your question, yes. Yes, I can give carly time. I can give her whatever time she needs to make sure she’s ready. Oh, it’s from josslyn. Ava’s gonna be okay. Oh, my gosh. Avery is going to be so thrilled. Well, good, ’cause now you have no reason not to go to that seminar. Oh, mom, I think I need to stay put. Honey, you are doing it again. Hmm? You are making excuses to postpone the next chapter of your life. No, no, I’m not. I’m trying to be sensible. Please. Sensible is not your thing. Okay, you know what? Great talk. Here. It was nice seeing you. Oh, honey! You are a creature of impulse. And when you want something, you go for it. I’m really trying to look before I leap, and I thought you would be proud of me. No, honey. You are looking for reasons not to leap. Maybe losing that hotel was a blessing in disguise, okay? Maybe you can find happiness in a new career, maybe even with a new man. Maybe even with a manyou’ve known for a while. Oh, my gosh. I love you. You have to go. Goodbye.

[ Laughing ] Oh, my gosh. Thank you for coming by. I love you. I love you.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Charlotte is our priority, but I want you to remember that you’re not carrying this burden alone now, and that gives us some leeway. No one else can be involved. Alright, no wsb. No friends, no allies, no nothing. We will figure out a way to keep charlotte safe ourselves. He has to think he can trust me. He will. He’ll never know that you confided in me. Once charlotte is safe, then we’re gonna put an end to victor.

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GH Short Recap Friday, September 2, 2022

Posted on September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Brook Lynn and Chase go on their first date. Chase tells Linc he has decided he wants Brook Lynn to be his manager. Linc isn’t happy about the news and tells Chase that Brook Lynn will only make him a wedding singer..

Dante and Sam pack up the things at his house so that he and Rocco can move in with Sam.

Ava tells Nina that Nikolas slept with Esme and makes Nina promise not to tell anyone about how Nikolas betrayed her. Ava tells the bodyguard that is a at her hospital door to take Nikolas’ name off the list of approved visitors.

Spencer has a nightmare where Esme calls him a loser and says that he is too scared to tell Trina the truth about his plan to exonerate her. The nightmare makes Spencer decide to write Trina a letter telling her about his plan and that he is in love with her.

Willow tells Michael she is cutting back on her hours at the hospital in order to take care of herself and the baby.

Cameron goes by the Metro Court to tell Spencer goodbye and assure him that he will visit him while he is at Pentonville.

Ava is afraid that her attacker may return to finish the job and kill her.

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GH Transcript Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Posted on September 2, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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oh. Lucy coe, what are you doing here? Looking for pickles? Hmm, very nice. No, actually, I would like a word about deception. And — you know, ’cause you are one of our fancy-schmancy, big-time investors. Is this about sasha gilmore pleading guilty to assault and battery on that would-be journalist?

[ Sighs ] Yeah. I hate that she is having to go through that. It’s the last thing she needed, after everything she has endured. I’m sensing a “but.” But… there it is. Okay. What happens in a courtroom is one thing. It’s an entirely different trial that is happening in the court of public opinion. What’s your point? My — my point is, sasha’s the face of deception. She is the physical representation of our brand, and right now, our brand is tarnished. Because of sasha. Yeah, but I-I think I do have a way to fix it. It’s just my partners are sort of dragging their feet. I’m sorry. Where do I come in, exactly? Okay. [ Sighs ] I can’t believe I even have to say this. I don’T… for the sake of our company and for all — everybody else who’s involved… sasha has to go. Hey. You okay? I don’t know what I am. Okay, well, look, after this meeting’s behind us, it’s all gonna be better. How? Well, because then you will finally be able to stand in front of a judge, knowing that we have done everything possible to, a, prove that you’re taking responsibility for your actions, and, b, that you are prepared to get the help that you need. And if the judge still decides that I am a threat to the community? Brando, I could go to prison for a really long time. Anna: Fancy seeing you here. Anna. Won’t you join me? Are you sure? Oh, please, do sit. Thank you. I suppose, despite our mutual distrust, we do have one thing that bonds us. Oh? What’s that? How much we both care about valentin. You know, I have to say, ever since he’s come back, he’s been like a new man, and I have no doubt that I have you to thank for that. Jordan: Based on the blood loss at the scene, my officers believe ava was injured just before she was discovered. That gives us a short window for the approximate time of the attack, somewhere between 9:45 to 10:00 P.M. Uh, that’s, uh… probably around the time I-I ran into maxie and spoke to her briefly. Thank you, dr. Finn. And you, nurse baldwin? What? Do you remember where you were during that time? Yeah, I took a walk around the grounds at some point. Alone? Mm-hmm. I needed a minute to just clear my head. Did something happen to upset you? I’m sorry that ava got hurt, mostly because it hurts you. I figured you’d be here. You’re here for me? Always. And as my uncle victor reminds me, we have to support family no matter what. And ava is my family. And you want to support your father, too. The hell I do. If you only would have listened to me, it would have never come to this.

[ Monitor beeping ] You seem to be at peace for the first time since esme poisoned things between us. It could have been so different! It’s too late now. You’re here early. You want some coffee? That would be great. Okay. Yeah, thanks. Um… so… so, I, uh… I’ve been thinking a lot about last night. Kind of all I’ve been thinking about, actually. Every five seconds? Now it’s pretty much constant, actually. Yeah, I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too. I know that you said that you wanted time, and I — and I — I — I really don’t want to step on that. I don’t, but… there’s taking time… and — and there’s missing a chance. ‘Cause… that was amazing at the boathouse. It was. And I — I feel like we are on the brink of something pretty incredible. And I want it. I want it, and I want you.

I want it, too. You do? What I loved about yesterday — and there was a lot to love… yes, there was. It was that it was so smooth and easy. And it felt… it felt right. Until it didn’T. And I don’t mean it felt wrong. I’m just so scared to see the ending before it even starts. Does that make sense to you? Not really. I know you think you want to see what can happen between us — no, i know I want that. But you don’t know me, drew. You don’T. How can you, when I don’t even know myself? What are you thinking? Just say it. I’m thinking, is it okay to call you out right now? Yeah. ‘Cause I’m thinking what you just said, it’s a load of crap. Okay. If anyone knows themself, carly, it’s you. It makes my blood boil just thinking about it. Smoltz and sienna, they set me up, they destroyed my reputation, and now I’m the one at fault? You’re right, okay? They pushed you past your breaking point, and that is not fair. But focusing on that right now is counterproductive. We need to just get through the day, do whatever it takes to get you home to the people who love you. That’s me, by the way. I love you, too. You ready? Okay. I’m dr. Rubin. Hey, I am brando corbin. It’s nice to meet you. You too. You must be sasha. Please come in.

[ Door closes ] I still don’t understand why you came to me. I mean, I’m not involved in the day-to-day at deception.

[ Scoffs ] Replacing the face of deception is hardly day-to-day. Well, if you feel so strongly about it, force a vote and take care of it.

[ Sighs ] It’s not that simple. A lot of my partners feel like perhaps that might send sasha over the edge. Perhaps it will. Anyway, martin is saying that she’s seeing a shrink. Yep! You talked to martin, didn’t you? If you — I swear, cassadine, if you sent my pickle photo with victor and me to martin, I’ll kill you! I knew it. This nothing to do with sasha or deception. You’re worried about martin. Okay, yeah, you got me. I am wored about martin. I have been worried about martin since the day he left. Could have fooled me. Excuse me? You weren’t worried about martin when victor was fawning all over you at the picnic. Anna: You know, I’m really glad that we ran into each other, actually, because I have been meaning to reach out to you to thank you for going the extra mile to try to smooth things over between us. I-I appreciate that. Oh, you’re very welcome. Because you’re right. It’s easy just to fall back on old habits, isn’t it, and just get ruled by mistrust and suspicion. Surely one conversation wasn’t enough to dispel all your doubts about me? No, but it was a nice reminder of how much we both care about valentin. Sitting there between father and son, you know, and I really realized how much — how much he’s changed, post-convalescence. Wouldn’t you agree? Oh, I-I would.

[ Chuckles ] Tell me, what’s your secret? Does it really matter why I went for a walk? It’s personal. She’s being kind. I was an idiot last night and I brought up a touchy subject, and rightly so, elizabeth left before one of us said something we regretted. And this was…? At the stables. And what did you do next? I was upset, and I went looking for her. I-I-I — like I said, I ran into maxie and asked her if she’d seen elizabeth. She said no, and then I went up to the main house, and, um, I ran into valentin and — and — and spencer cassadine. Spencer had a couple drinks, and I tried to help him. If I asked spencer, would he corroborate? Yeah, if he remembers, but, uh, valentin was there. He would remember, and victor was there, too. And after you left finn, you went for a walk? That’s right. Did this walk happen to take you by the boathouse? I thought things were better with you and your dad. What changed? Nothing. Um… and that is the problem. He’s still the same nikolas cassadine. He’s out for himself, everyone else be damned. He hurt you, didn’t he? He opened my eyes, so I guess you could say he did me a favor? If you need to talk about it, you can. It’s not your problem anymore. I’m gonna go check on ava. I hate to see you suffer like this.

[ Door opens ] What are you doing?

Trina. I’m glad you’re here. Are you? I know how much you mean to ava. She means just as much to me. Are there any updates on who did this to her? No. Unfortunately, ava has her fair share of enemies. Finding our culprit will be difficult. But not impossible. No, of course not. You know, I just don’t get it. Why now? I’ve been asking myself the same question. And? To do something this vicious… it must have been someone who hates her very much. I’ll give you some privacy. Mr. Cassadine? It could also be someone who used to love her. Drew, look around. I mean, yeah, it’s the same kitchen. It’s the same refrigerator. It’s the same coffee maker. It’s the same griddle, yeah, okay. Only because I happened to get the house in the divorce. Of the things that defined me three years ago — my marriage to sonny, my kids, my friendship with jason, and my hotel — three of the four are gone. It’s just me and my kids, and thank god I have them, because if I didn’t, I — let’s not even go there.

[ Sighs ] The jason part was unavoidable because he died, and it was heartbreaking and shattering, but people aren’t guaranteed to be with you till the end of the ride. But my hotel, I gambled and I lost. My marriage to sonny ended because I’m — because the guy who came back from nixon falls wasn’t the same guy that you married. I told you that, didn’t I? Yeah, a couple times. And you were right. Dr. Rubin: I need you to understand that whatever happens next is entirely up to you. No one is forcing you into anything. But in my professional opinion, this is your best option not only to guarantee your freedom, but also your mental well-being. Um…

[ Laughs ] I thought this was a psychiatric exam. You ask me questions and I give you answers. What do you mean, option? I’m sorry. I thought you’d discussed this. Um, so, before he left town, martin suggested an alternative that, like dr. Rubin said, pretty much ensures your freedom. What is it? If you agree, we can ask the court to appoint brando as your guardian. I care very deeply for marty. You got a funny way of showing it. Okay, mr. Judgy judgerson. You did everything but bite victor’s gherkin. Oh! What you saw was a perfectly innocent exchange, and I can’t help it if you’re reading something untoward into it. What — what is that icky, little smirk? Uh, you’re a lot of things, lucy. “Perfectly innocent” not one of them. Neither is my father, for that matter. Well, whatever you saw or think you saw, my loyalty to marty has not wavered. If you say so. I do say so. Well, lucy, if you weren’t putting the moves on victor… I never would — I didn’t, and I don’t want to. …Then you were working him for information. In the espionage business, that’s called a honey trap. Which begs the question, what were you hoping to learn from victor? Much as I’d like to take credit for my son’s transformation, I’m afraid I had no part in it. How do you explain it, then? I don’t know. Perhaps… perhaps he’s just come to realize he’s not alone in the world. Valentin has family now. He’s always had family. Family he’s close to. You? Nothing means more to me. I mean, just look at spencer and nikolas awaiting word about poor ava. Families close ranks when the situation demands it, and the cassadines are no exception. Doubt our loyalty at your own peril. Is that a threat? Simply a statement of fact. I see.

Do you see, anna? Or is this friendly overture just for show? Look, when valentin left town, you two were barely on speaking terms. And now he’s returned, you’re this dynamic father-son duo, so you can’t really blame me for wondering why.

[ Chuckles ] I don’t remember. You don’t remember where you went walking?

[ Chuckles ] The quartermaine grounds are enormous. It was dark. Not to mention, I was upset. I wasn’t paying attention to where I was going. So, no, I can’t tell you my exact route. But you did or did not go by the boathouse? I don’t know! Finn: Hey, come on. Let’s be real. Can you account for every second last night? Can anyone? My job is to reconstruct the circumstances of ava’s attack. I need to know who was where when it occurred. Wait, you don’t think that i had something to do with this? Do we need a lawyer present, commissioner? I’m not accusing anyone. Are you sure about that? I don’t think we should say another word without an attorney here. I think it might be time for you to go, commissioner. Believe it or not, I’m on your side. My goal is to eliminate you from any possible suspicion. That’s why it would help if you could say definitively where you were at the time of the attack. I can help you with that.

Nikolas: Looks like you hit your head.

How did that happen? I don’t know. Well, what’s the last thing that you remember? I was at the stables with finn, and we had an — an argument, and now I’m here. You know, we’re not — we’re not that close to the stables. You — you really don’t remember walking here or how you got that scrape on your forehead? No. Spencer and I had just had a fight. That’s when you found us, remember?Mm-hmm. Why didn’t you say so? Because, at the time, we didn’t know what was happening. It’s only now, looking back, that the time makes sense, that that was right around the time that ava was… how is she? She’s stable. She hasn’t regained consciousness. She’s strong. She’s gonna pull through. I hope so. Any more questions, commissioner? I’m good for now. The account seems to tie up nicely. What do you mean, “seems to”?

[ Cellphone rings ] Just that I may need to speak with you again. Excuse me. Commissioner ashford. Okay, what was that all about? Guardianship? Only in A… like I’m a child who can’t take care of herself? Just the opposite, sasha. It demonstrates awareness of your mental health issues.

[ Scoffs ] Trusting someone — in this case, your husband — to help make important decisions will send a message to the judge. Not help make. Make for me. Hey, you know that I would never do that. Look — hey, this could lighten your sentence. It’d — the judge might even — he might even toss the punishment out altogether. Isn’t that what you want? Not like this! Brando, you cannot listen to these people. They’re wrong. Honey, I disagree.

[ Scoffs ] When did you stop believing in me? What makes you think I want something from your father? Are you saying you don’t? I just want you to exploit the attention that victor can’t wait to lavish on you. Just shake the tree a bit, see if any information about valentin comes loose. And what makes you so sure that I can get victor to let his guard down? Have you seen the way he looks at you? Trust me, you have all the… necessary assets to be my asset. Nope. Flattery is not gonna get you anywhere. Well, I hope for marty’s sake you’re wrong about that. I’ll tell you what. Why don’t you let me worry about victor, and you perhaps could consider what I told you, to think about sasha and her future at deception. What about martin? Oh, I am all in.

[ Door opens ] As I said, valentin now understands the value of family. As i said, he always has. Oh, well, yes. Of course. His bond with charlotte is unparalleled. How is she, charlotte? Oh, she’s wonderful. Just loving her time at boarding school. Why didn’t she come home for summer? Well, apparently, there was a — a state-of-the-art equestrian center was recently donated. Can’t tear herself away from the horses. Yes, she — apparently, she practically begged valentin to let her stay. How could he say no? Precisely. Well, I really should be getting back to the hospital to check on ava. I’m so happy we had this chat. So am I. So am I. Look, I’m the poster child for the stuff that you go through changes you, but it — it really does. Like, my experience definitely made me realize what truly, truly matters in life, and sonny’s experience clearly changed him. Well, that’s obvious. But what’s not so obvious is the person that got screwed in all of that, that’s you. Look, sonny came back, and he had different priorities, but I actually understand that. A bunch of my priorities when I got on that plane to afghanistan — not my priorities when I got home. I want to hear all about that. I really do. And I’ll tell you. But right now, I need to acknowledge, I need to point out and say out loud that you — you spent a big chunk of your life in a marriage that — it wasn’t always easy. In fact, one could argue that at times, it was just flat-out hard. One could, yeah. And you gave all of yourself. You gave everything, in the good times, in the bad times, and everything in between. And now…that’s gone. And that’s a big loss. Wow. I feel like that… I feel like I’ve been saying that, screaming it out loud, and no one could hear me, let alone see me. I see you. I don’t want to stay there. You know, it’s not something I want to hold onto, and that part of my life is gone. It’s just really nice… really nice to get credit for going through something, you know, and I just…

[ Sighs ] I actually got you a trophy.

[ Laughs ] Shut up. No, no, it’s in the car. I just gotta, like —

[ Laughs ] I gotta polish it up before i bring it in and give it to you. Drew? What? Thank you. You said that already. I know.

The good news is, I get to figure out who I am without those three core pieces of me. The bad news? I have to do that before I get into a relationship with you. Mm. Because what I really, really don’t want to do is make the mistake of rebounding again. Again? Not romantically. But I can see that while I really wanted to help and support you and michael…

[ Sighs ] …Jeopardizing my hotel by that investment, it was a knee-jerk reaction. You know, like, something awful happens to me, so I have to counteract it by doing something positive, so I made a really risky investment and I paid the price. You know, that’s life, I guess, so… question. Okay. If it had worked out… I would be happy. I would be really, really happy. Hmm. But it didn’T. And, you know, it’s not about the money. I mean, would the money have been nice? Sure. But that’s not the important part, you know? I can get over that. What I can’t get over is if I messed things up with you. Brando: I do believe in you. Clearly, that’s not true. Sasha, I know this is shocking and painful, but you did assault someone. There were extenuating circumstances. I’m sure there were. The fact remains, though, that you committed a crime. So that leaves you with two choices — conservatorship or prison. No. Brando: Sasha, I love you. I am only doing this to try and help you, to try and help us stay together. I could not stand it if they take you away. This helps us avoid that. By you being in charge of me? By showing the court that someone who cares about you will be responsible for your treatment. In charge of me. Do not think about it like that. But that’s what it would be! No, it’s not. Yes, that’s what it would be. You would make all the decisions — about small things, like the usage of my credit cards and my cellphone, but big things too. Where I go, when I go, who I go with. Is that honestly better than prison? Yes. And I think if you take a little time and really think about it, then you will actually agree. Where are you going? I need some air. Sasha. I wish I could do something. Make it so none of this ever happened.

[ Monitor beeping ] But we can’t go back in time, can we? If we could, there’s so many things that I would change, different things that I would choose. But do you know what I would do the exact same way? My friendship with you.

[ Crying ] I need you, ava. So can you please open your eyes and come back? Please? I don’t know how to do this without you. I don’t know what there is to tell you. You saw us together at the quartermaines’. Unless you’re suggesting that I’m keeping something from you. Aren’t you?

[ Cellphone chirps ]

[ Sighs ] I got a patient in the er that wants to see me. Go. Uh, we’ll talk about this when you’re done. Okay.

[ Door opens ] Why did you do that? Do what? Tell the truth? Only part of it. Nikolas, when you found me with this cut on my forehead, I had no idea how it happened or where I had been. And? Why didn’t you say so? How’s ava? Trina’s in with her. Oh, is that why you’re here? For trina? Why are you here? To wait for ava to wake up or to pray that she never does? I just spoke with a member of the quartermaine staff who was working the picnic. Oh, congratulations. She had something interesting to say about spencer. What about me? Where you were at the time someone tried to kill your stepmother.

Come on. We both know you didn’t attack ava. Someone did. Hold on. Are you implying that it was me? No. Why would you go out of your way to give me an alibi? Because I care about you. You know, we go way back, elizabeth. Yeah, let’s not talk about that. Okay. And also, I don’t want the pcpd wasting their time and energy on you when the real criminal is out there.

[ Sighs ] Everything okay? Yeah. How’s your patient? Good. Good. Alright, well…

[ Sighs ] I’m gonna go check on ava. You know, you can have a little empathy. Can’t you see how upset he is? With that guy, you see what he wants you to see. The question is, what does he want from you? You heard him. He just wants to help. Helping you or himself? I mean, honestly, why wouldn’t I want to be with you? I’ve been asking myself that same question. You’re handsome. You’re really funny. You’re kind and ridiculously sexy. Oh. I was kind of waiting for that last one. And we already established… effortless. Yeah, it is. You’re not gonna make this easy on me, are you? No. I can’t give in to you. Why not? Because I lost everything that, in my mind, identified me, and I hate it. And I don’t want to hide from it by turning to you. When I come to you, I want it to be for the right reasons. So it’s self-definition time, huh? Mm.

[ Sighs ] Yep.

[ Exhales sharply ] Oh, god. I mean, who am i without sonny and jason? I mean, I don’t know. It’s been since I was 22 years old, when I met them, and I have grown up and changed so much since then, but with them by my side, so I-I… I have to try this on-my-own thing for a while. Well, I… I look forward to meeting her, whoever she turns out to be. Me too. But I don’t think that’s what’s really going on here. No, what I’m looking for specifically is the name of the benefactor that donated the equestrian center to the school. Yes. So if you can find that for me, that would be great. Thank you. As soon as possible. Hello? Lucy? Bye. No, wait. Come here. Wait. No, no, no. I don’t want to wait. I do not want to. Why not?

[ Sighs ] Because every time I talk to you, I seem to get into more trouble. Why? Has there been a development with victor? Oh, no, no. It’s just that valentin is now accusing me of throwing myself at his daddy. Well, then, obviously, you got his attention. Yeah. Oh, yeah, I got his attention. I got his eyeballs. I got his hands. And you — you promised me it wouldn’t go this far. I am not doing this to marty. You don’t have to do anything, but if you care about marty as much as you claim you do — that’s how this whole thing started. Of course I care about marty. Well, then just keep victor on a string, and I will keep marty off the government radar, as we promised. Fine. For how long? Until I am certain of what hold victor has over valentin. And I’m getting closer, alright? Oh, gee. Hurry up.

[ Sighs ]

[ Exhales sharply ] Are you seriously accusing my great-nephew of attacking his stepmother? Apparently, spencer was three sheets to the wind, getting sick in the bathroom at the time of the attack. Well, are you surprised? Facing 90 days in jail would drive anyone to drink, particularly if he was just looking out for a friend. I’d ask if you saw anything suspicious near the boathouse, but given your state, you wouldn’t be a reliable witness.

[ Chuckles ] Apparently, it runs in the family.

Everything you said sounds great, and — and you obviously believe it, and…some of it might even be true. Some of it? But there’s something else. There’s something underneath it that scares you. And I’m here to tell you… …you don’t have to be afraid of me.

[ Door closes ] It seems we’re not being as honest with each other as we claim to be. Are we, darling? Aren’t you the face of deception? Why, yes, I am. You want a selfie? Nikolas loves ava. He would never hurt her. Oh, I’m not accusing him. Oh, okay. So you’re accusing me. No. No. But something doesn’t add up. If nikolas always knew he could vouch for your whereabouts, why didn’t he just say that? But more to the point, why didn’t you? You know, I’ve had just about enough of your so-called investigation. If you’re not accusing my friends, you’re going after my son. Meanwhile, the person who actually tried to kill my wife is out there, roaming free. I don’t need him to defend him. No, no, no. Spencer, your father’s quite right. The police seem to be doing everything but catching the real culprit. Or maybe we’re closer than you think. You’re not alone, okay? Your family is right outside, even spencer, just waiting for you to wake up.

[ Monitors beeping loudly ]

[ Gasps ]

On the next “General Hospital” —

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GH Transcript Tuesday, August 30, 2022

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[ Indistinct conversations ]

[ Sighs ] I almost forgot where we were. So…last night at the quartermaines’, that wasn’t a nightmare. What happened? It happened. Someone tried to kill ava. It has been hours since the last status report. Somebody needs to tell me an update on my wife’s condition. I’m sorry, but there’s been no update since — would you give me the head of surgery?! Mr. Cassadine. Oh. Ava’s been in surgery all night. I can’t get an answer from anyone. Can you please help me find something about my wife? I can try. I just need to know what happened to my wife. That makes two of us. Um, I-I was out on the terrace for a while, then I helped distribute desserts. Before that. In and out of the kitchen. And you? I was probably on s’mores duty around the time ava was injured. And before? I was manning the grill. Yeah. So, uh, how much longer is this going to take? I have just a few more questions.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Okay. Hang tight. Of course. Drew, why are you so antsy? If you seem too eager to get away, they’re going to think you have something to hide. I just… I just want to check on carly.

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Carly: What has gotten into us? I’m betting it’s the apron that did it. It is rather fetching. Yeah. Or… we chalk this up to what it is. An attraction that we no longer ignore. Josslyn: Morning. Hey! I didn’t expect you up for hours. Yeah, well. Here. I think you need this more than I do. Thank you. Yeah, I didn’t really sleep last night. Oh, of course not. After everything you went through last night? My god. You saved ava’s life. I just keep replaying it in my head. It’s like I’m outside of my body watching as I hold that towel to stop the bleeding. And you know I don’t love ava, but I couldn’t let her die. And before she passed out, she was so scared. All she wanted was for me to hold her hand. Oh, god. Baby, I’m so proud of you. I hate that you went through that. Well, is there any news? No, not yet. Avery? She doesn’t know. Sonny and I are trying to decide when to tell her. I don’t think trina knows either. She had a meeting at pcu this morning, and she’s supposed to come here after.

[ Knock on door ]

[ Knock on door ] Got your messages. All five of them. I’m sorry. I couldn’t sleep. I felt horrible about what happened. It’s all I could do to stop from driving over to your house. So I just kept calling, hoping you’d pick up. Yeah, I should have. No, it’s okay. I was just worried. You seemed like you were in shock after you found out what happened to ava. Yeah, well, I think what happened is pretty shocking, don’t you? It’s horrible. It just seems like you shut down. You wouldn’t even let me drive you home. Finn, I don’t want to revisit last night. Being close to violence just really makes me nervous. Did you see something last night?

[ Banging on door ]

[ Groans ]

[ Banging continues ]

[ Muffled ] Alright!

[ Banging continues ] Alright! Alright! Alright! Alright! Okay.

[ Banging continues ] This better be a damn emergency! It is a damn emergency.

[School bells]

I knew it. You knew what? There’s something going on between you and carly.

[ Scoffs ] Joss is the one that found ava near death, and so of course I’m worried about joss and carly both. And avery! Carly’s probably wondering what to tell her. And you have the answers? I just want to see if carly needs anything. Uh-huh. As friends do. Okay, cousin, no offense, but what’s it to you? Why are you so interested in me and carly? Before yesterday, pure nosiness. But cousin to cousin, today, I don’t want to see anyone waste as much time as I did. Oh, it’s so good to see you. How are you? Oh. Better than I’ve been in a long time. Pcu just dropped my title ix violation against me. Oh, my god! That’s such great news! Oh, finally. Did they apologize while they were at it? Yeah, well, I met with the title ix coordinator and the dean an hour ago, and, yes, they apologized for the previous finding. Nothing will be on my record and I can continue with the rest of my class in the fall. Oh. That is great on their part. They should have done that. I hoped they would. But, you know, I was still nervous. Hey, I really wanted to go with you. It was just kind of a crazy night. It’s okay. It all worked out. And now I can really enjoy my party tonight. So, your mom must be over the moon. Have you talked to her? Yes, she is super excited about the title ix determination being dropped, but we didn’t really get to talk because she was getting ready for work at the hospital. But, um, I can’t wait to tell ava. And — you know what? I think I’m going to stop by the gallery before — trina, um… actually, I don’t think that there’s a point, um, in going to the gallery today. Why? Did something happen to it? No. Something happened to ava.

[ Door closes ] Were you nearby when ava got attacked? Did — did you hear something or see something? Nikolas? What are we…? No. Oh, god. It happened again. I’m losing time. I only know what you know. When I couldn’t reach you on the phone, I just — I got a little worried. I — I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to worry you. I just needed some time to myself. Because you’re angry with me for contacting sarah.

[ Sighs ] Listen, I… I was wrong, elizabeth. I was so wrong, and I tried to apologize, but last night you said I wasn’t your anything. You…

[ Sighs ] You still mean that? I just have a couple questions. Right. Nina: Nikolas? Hi. Is ava out of surgery? What the hell are you doing? Don’t step closer to me. Same as you. That’s what I’m doing here. No. Ava’s my wife. She’s nothing to you! Okay, listen to me. It’s not a competition. Ava’s the mother of my child. She happens to be a good friend to somebody that means a lot to me. Sonny, please. Listen, we are not here to upset you. We’re worried, same as you. I want you gone, sonny.Well, I want you out of here. So I guess neither of us is going to get what we want. Problem, gentlemen? I sincerely hope not, as this is a hospital. And I’ll have no qualms about escorting you out. No problem, commissioner. Good. Mr. Cassadine, I’m told the surgeon will be out to speak with you shortly. Is ava gonna recover? They couldn’t share details because I’m not family. But I believe ava’s in post-op recovery. Thank god! They — they didn’t say if she’s conscious? Or — or — or did she say what happened? Uh, send coffee…and a carafe. On second thought, send two. Thank you. Victor: I see housekeeping hasn’t been in yet. I apologize for the surroundings, uncle victor, but I don’t imagine that you’ll be staying long. You know, you don’t make it easy to track you down. Although registering here as fred flintstone was a bit of a giveaway. Yeah. Carly banned me from the hotel, and olivia has a long memory. So, what was so urgent? Is ava dead? Not yet.

[ Breathes shakily ] How do you feel about that? Ambivalent. You? Much the same. Not angry? What, that ava was attacked? That the attack wasn’t more…successful. Oh, well, now, that’s a rather callous point of view. Who would think that? The person responsible. You.

So, you and chase are officially a thing now? Well, I don’t know what we’re calling ourselves, but, yeah, we’re together. About damn time.

[ Chuckling ] Yeah, I know, right? Seems like a lot of people were pulling for us. Oh. I’m just really happy you didn’t give up on each other. Me, too. So now do you see why I’m meddling? No. No idea. Jokes aside, drew, if you and carly have real feelings for each other, if there’s a chance at happiness, don’t let this window close. We actually did sort of have a, uh… a breakthrough yesterday. And? And… that is the extent of your helpful nosiness. Thank you very much. I will take it from here. Mr. Cain, you’re not clear to leave. I have just a few more questions. I have to go to the hospital.I need to see how ava’s doing. No, no, let me change, and I will go with you, okay? Josslyn, please check on the girls. Yeah. Avery stayed here last night. Poor baby. I can’t believe I’ve been fighting over a stupid school judgment, and ava’s been fighting for her life all night.

[ Sobs ] Hey. Your school judgment isn’t stupid. You got your future back. But what about ava’s future? Why didn’t you guys tell me what was going on? Because josslyn didn’t get home till after midnight. She had to give a statement to the police. And she didn’t tell you because she didn’t want you to miss your appointment this morning. It’s too important. There’s nothing you could have done anyway. You understand that, right? Yeah, I do. Thank god that joss found ava. I just — I-I can’T… what about avery? Does she know what happened to her mom? No, we don’t want to tell her until we have some concrete information. She’s just so little to just have her life turned upside down. And she’s already dealing with a lot. Yeah. Including me and sonny’s divorce. Yeah. Yeah, but you’re a constant. And ava knows that, too. Thank god that avery has you. You’re suggesting that i attacked ava? My dear boy, you must still be suffering from that alcohol-fueled evening you had. We all know the lengths that you would go to protect this family. And perhaps you felt that ava was becoming a liability. Oh, she was. But do you really think I’d stab her? No. Of course not. You’d never risk getting the blood splatter on your italian loafers, but sending an operative to kill ava at a party with a million suspects… it’s definitely in your wheelhouse.

[ Chuckles ] Clever boy. And the, uh, police commissioner probably has that figured out, too. So it might be time for you to take an extended vacation, look in on the house at cassadine island. Oh, don’t mistake yourself, spencer. I’m not complimenting your cleverness in having me all figured out. No, rather on you being clever enough to start deflecting suspicion from yourself. Let me, um — let me lay it all out for you. Ava controls your fortune, your money. In other words, she controls you. She flung your father and girlfriend’s betrayal in your face, which turned your world on its axis yesterday. Your rage drove you to consume an obscene amount of alcohol, loosening your inhibitions. The attack was up close and personal. You see, my dear nephew, you have as much reason to kill ava as anyone. I’m her husband. Maybe he’ll talk to me. Hold up. I have a few questions for you first. Looks like ava’s going to be in recovery for a while before they put her in the icu room. You want to get some breakfast? No. No, thank you. I’m not hungry. I’m just going to stick around here. Your — you — is it all right if — I’m going to go check on avery. Yes, of course. And thank you for spending the night with me here.

[ Chuckles ] What’s up? Nikolas just seems a little more wound up than he usually is. Yes. I think he’s probably terrified. What do you mean? Of what? As soon as I get the all clear from ava’s doctors, I’ll question her. But until then, do you have any information that can aid this investigation? No, not really. What was that with you and sonny earlier? It’s just raw nerves.

[ Clears throat ] Are you sure that’s all? Things looked pretty tense. I’ve been up all night. You know what? Thanks for the update, commissioner. I need to get black coffee. Oh, you can’t go. I’m sure you don’t want to miss the surgeon. And until he arrives with more information, help me out, mr. Cassadine. Walk me through everything that happened with ava at the picnic yesterday. I asked you not to interfere, and you called my sister? You crossed a boundary I had clearly drawn. How am I supposed to feel about that? I understand. I-I… I shouldn’t have done it. Obviously, I won’t call sarah back. The damage is already done. She’s going to assume that I messed up somehow. I never even spoke to her. How would she? Oh, you don’t know her. You’re right. You’re right, I don’t know anything about your family ’cause you never speak about them. And I’m not trying to justify this, but the only reason why I reached out is because I was concerned about you and your health, and I felt like I had no other alternative. Than go behind my back? Ignoring me when I’ve asked you not to mention my parents again? It was arrogant of me and disrespectful. Please. Just let me know how I can make this right. You can’T.

But she isn’t the one who betrayed me. That was my father, and I did not try to filet him… yet. Hmm. You know, I almost believe you.

[ Sighs ] So you didn’t attack ava? Sorry. I was too busy emptying the contents of my stomach onto the quartermaine azaleas. Ah, that is curious. I was certain you did it. So…you didn’t do it? Well, leave ava alive and you without a clear alibi? My dear boy, I may be many things, but sloppy is not one of them. I’m relieved to hear this. But I would never have turned you in. Well, neither I you. I haven’t forgotten the reason you’re headed to pentonville. Turning down that plea deal and not turning me in for arranging your visit to your — your mother’s grave. You have a lot of strength in you, spencer. More than your father, I’m afraid. Who was also at the picnic and angry with ava. Can my father account for his whereabouts? I…believe…not. Maybe he’s the one we should be looking to protect. I can’t believe that a fun day has ended in this. Take your time. You know, I wish that I could tell you everywhere that ava was last night, but we were at the quartermaines’ for hours. We were on the grounds, in the house, we spoke with olivia and sonny. When was the last time you saw ava? It was in the den. Were you alone at the time? No, I was with spencer, and then ava left, and it was just me and spencer. Did she say where she was headed? I think she was going to get a drink. Does she seem upset? Worried about anything? This is what you always wanted, ava, to see the relationship with my son destroyed, huh? It killed you to see us get close. That is absolutely not true! Because it hurt too much, knowing that you would never get the chance to heal with kiki that I had with spencer. But you’re the only one to blame for that. Why would you ask? Just trying to ascertain your wife’s state of mind. Has ava had any conflicts with anyone recently? Any troubling phone calls? No. And things are fine at home? God, I don’t know why. Honestly, I don’t know why you are wasting your time with me when you could be out there trying to find the person that tried to kill my wife. We’re questioning everyone who was on the quartermaine grounds last night, and the department is actively engaged in tracking down leads. Oh, really? Sonny and ava are constantly having ongoing custody issues, and I don’t see you grilling him. As I’ve stated, I will be questioning everyone. But tell me, why are you so resistant to providing answers? Mr. Cassadine? You know, avery has a whole family who loves her, ava included, and I’m sure she’s going to make a full recovery. But whatever happens, I will always protect avery as if she’s my own. Josslyn: Look who’s here.

[ Gasps ] Oh, good morning.

[ Chuckles ] Hi, avery. You’re getting to be such a big girl now. Yeah. Too big for donna’s bed, which is exactly where I found her. Oh. I was reading to her, and we fell asleep. Uh, donna’s still out like a light. You are a wonderful big sister. Did you have fun sleeping with your little sis? I’m hungry. Okay, let’s find some breakfast.

[ Chuckles ] Alright, let’s see. Are you ready to go? She’s my friend, joss. I don’t know what I’d do if I lose her. Okay, so do you want some scrambled eggs, oatmeal with strawberry and bananas? That sounds really good, huh? I want daddy’s pancakes. Hey, kiddo. You know, I didn’t appreciate how you used my boys to justify your actions. All I was saying is they’re struggling, too. I would never subject them to harm. You were very concerned before. Well, you’re not a psychologist, finn. And just because I have shared some aspects of my life with you does not give you the right to intervene at will. Not at all what I was trying to do. Look, you have every right to be angry with me. Oh, gee, thanks. Everything I say is going to be wrong, right? Okay. Well, look, if you want to end things with me over this, I understand. I just have one thing to say first, and then, if you want to leave, I… I promise I’ll let you go. Okay. Yeah, go on. I love you. And I just want you to be happy, and however you choose to get there, I just want to be on that journey with you. Why should we protect my father? He is the worst of us. And that’s saying something in a family with stavros and helena.

[ Scoffs ] You’ve never lived with stavros and helena. Nonetheless, we must protect our family first. I never agreed to that. Spencer, look, you know I am deeply disappointed in your father, but remember, he is also your grandmother’s son. Now, how do you think laura would feel if you turned your back on him? Grandmother asked us both to behave while she was away. Nikolas made a mistake. We cassadines hold each other accountable in-house. So if the police should come asking questions, you must say nothing to implicate your father. Why should I lie for someone who has done nothing but lie to me? Because I’m asking you. Just omit to any reference to what you learned about your father and esme yesterday. You do that, and you may be rewarded. That sounds a little vague. What are you going to do, take me out for ice cream? I’d like you to be more specific. Protect your family, and you might get your hands on your birthright earlier than you expected. Even if I omit, what will ava say when she wakes up? Assuming she does. Leave ava to me.

We managed to repair much of the damage, but we’re keeping her in the icu, where she’ll need to be observed for possible complications. What kind of complications? Peritonitis, sepsis, bowel infarction. I’m sorry, but is that serious? Her condition is serious but stable. Oh, thank you. Can I see her? Briefly. Will you let me know the minute she wakes up? I’ll clear it with her doctor. Wait, what about visitors? Just those who are approved, like family. Thank you. Excuse me. Okay, the person who did this to ava, they’re still out there. Please do everything you can to find this monster that did this to her. I will chase down every clue. No matter where it leads.

[ Sighs ] Do we understand each other? I understand what you expect. I’m not fully convinced that I should agree. Oh, for heaven’s sake, spencer. You went to great lengths to dupe your girlfriend into revealing trina’s innocence, yet you won’t agree to mislead the pcpd for your father’s sake? Trina — she must’ve heard about ava by now. Well, your concern for your friend is very touching. I just wish you could show the same kind of loyalty to your family. Thank you for dropping by, uncle victor. I can’t stay. Well — sonny: Uh, hope you don’t mind. I-I let myself in. Special circumstances. Okay, so one batch of chocolate chip pancakes coming up, but you’re going to have to clean that face and get yourself dressed. Let me mix in the chips, okay? Oh, as long as it makes it into the batter.

[ Chuckles ] Go. Go, go. Go, go.

[ Chuckles ] How you doing? Josslyn: Fine. Any news about ava? Yeah, I got a call on the way here that she got out of surgery, and they’re going to put her in the icu. Good. We’re on our way there now. Let dex take you. He’s waiting for me in the front. Um, josslyn told me everything that happened last night, and she said this dex kid helped her save ava’s life. Oh, dex did more than help. I mean, he told me he used to be a soldier. The ambulance, if we had waited, it wouldn’t have worked. I mean, he saved ava’s life. You both did. Dex is a good guy to have around. Let him take you to G.H. And wait. Okay. Thank you, mr. Corinthos. Text me. Mm-hmm. You mind? Go ahead. Were you at the hospital all night? Uh, yeah. I’ll get the griddle. Thank you for your statements, mr. Cain, ms. Quartermaine. We’ll be in touch.

[ Sighs ] Finally. I’m all for being thorough, but that was taking forever. Brook lynn, I will see you later. Oh, oh, drew, one more thing before you go. Chase has been crazy patient with me. It helps. Hmm. I’m a pretty laid-back guy, but I can’t really say that I share chase’s fortitude. Well, nobody does, but you are a close second on the thoughtful scale. Take your cues from carly. Noted.

[ Cellphone ringing ] I was just thinking about you. I just need some time to think. Take all the time you need. And whatever challenges I might have, you’ll let me work through them in my own way? In my own time? You can do that? I can. And I will. Advice will be given only when asked. It’s hard for me, elizabeth, not to try to heal. Occupational hazard or something, but that’s my challenge. And I need to realize I can’t always have things my way. Finn, I have to tell you something. Something really strange happened to me last night.

[ Knock on door ] I’m busy! Jordan: It’s commissioner ashford. Thank you. Commissioner. I only have a few questions. Okay. Oh. Nurse baldwin. Great. I was looking for you.

Ll, donna is still sleeping.I’m not going to wake her up. That’s all right. We got more pancakes for us. Sweetie, your daddy and I, we want to talk to you about your mommy. Is mommy coming over for pancakes? Uh, no, baby. She’s not gonna be able to do that. Your — your mommy… got hurt last night. Is that why she didn’t pick me up? Yeah, that’s why. Is mommy okay? You know what? Your — your mommy’s got a lot of people at the hospital taking care of her. That’s right, and until she gets better, you’re going to stay with us. How does that sound? I want to see mommy. I know you do. I just don’t think you’re old enough. Then can I see daddy nikolas? Thank you. So, the nurse said only family can see ava right now, but, um, she’ll let me sit in the waiting area of the icu. Thank you so much for coming with me. Oh. Of course. And thank you for saving ava’s life. Joss told me you were the main reason ava’s alive. Joss did her part. It was definitely a team effort. Well, I’m just grateful to you both. Um, can you see that joss gets home? Get some rest, please. And, um, I’ll keep you posted. Alright. Okay. Bye. So, sonny couldn’t give you the morning off? Ah. Not even after saving avery’s mother? I wouldn’t have taken the time, even if he offered it. Still feeling a little fuzzy after last night, so it’s better to be working. Well, thank you for stepping up. Truly. I mean, ava is not my favorite person in the world, but she is avery’s mother, and she’s a dear friend of trina’S. I couldn’t have done it by myself, so I’m really glad that you were there. Ditto. Sorry for freaking out so much. I’ve seen people with a lot more training completely lose it over a lot less. You did okay. I need brief statements from both of you about last night. Of course. Would you, uh — would you like a seat? Oh, no. Not necessary. Okay. Ouch. What happened to your head? A tree branch at the quartermaine picnic. Thankfully, you didn’t suffer anything worse there. Are there, uh — are there any leads, commissioner? My team is constructing the timeline. This was a particularly vicious crime with a woman’s life hanging in the balance. Until I can question ava, I have to rely on the other attendees’ accounts. With so many people there, anyone could be an eyewitness and not even realize it. That’s why it’s vital I gather information while it’s still fresh. Yeah. No, of course. Yeah. Thank you. With everyone’s help, I’m positive we can piece together what happened here and identify this butcher. Whoever he or she is.

[ Monitor beeping ] Nikolas must be worried about mommy, too. Can I go see him? Please?

[ Sighs ] You know what? You’re going to have to take one more bite, and then we can go. How’s that? There you go. Alright. Take my car. Are you sure about that? Yeah, yeah. The booster seat’s already set up. Come on, give me a hug. Oh, you’re a strong girl. Mm! Bye, mama carly. Bye, sweetie. I’ll see you later. Go. Let’s go, daddy.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. Gonna get my jacket.

[ Sighs ] Alright.

[ Door rattling ]

Well, you’re here early. You want some coffee? That would be great. Thank you. Okay.

[ Cabinet door opens, closes ] So –so —

[ Both chuckle ] Look, I’ve been, um… I’ve been thinking a lot about last night. Kind of all I’ve been thinking about, actually. Every five seconds? Now it’s pretty much constant. I’ve been thinking a lot about it, too. Nina. Nina: Hi avery, you know ms. Reeves, right? Mommy’s friend. Hi. Yeah, I am your mommy’s really good friend. Are you here to see her? I’m hoping to see her. How’s she doing? She’s d-doing okay. She was moved to icu, and I’m just waiting to see her. Can we, uh, wait with you? That would mean the world to me.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Come on, honey. Thank you for not calling sonny over. You’re avoiding him? I just do not feel like dealing with nina right now, and I have to go. I just — I hate the thought of leaving trina right now. Plans? Yeah, with cameron. My boyfriend. Oh. The, uh, guy I met at the pool the other day? Oh. Don’t worry about trina. The boss will let me stay and make sure she makes it home. Mm. Dutiful to a fault. I see my commitments through to the end. Wow. I wish I could say the same about your boss. Based on the blood loss at the scene, my officers believe ava was injured just before she was discovered. That gives us a short window for the approximate time of attack, somewhere between 9:45 and 10:00 P.M. Well, that’s, uh… that’s probably around the time I-I-I ran into maxie and spoke to her briefly. Thank you, dr. Finn. And you, nurse baldwin? What? Can you remember where you were during that time? I wasn’t expecting to see you here, especially knowing how you feel about ava. I’m sorry that ava got hurt. Mostly because it hurts you. I figured you’d be here. You’re here for me? Always. And as, uh, my uncle victor often reminds me, we support family, no matter what. And ava is family. And you want to support your father, too. If you’d only listened to me, ava… it would have never come to this.

[ Monitor beeping ]

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GH Short Recap Thursday, September 1, 2022

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Bobbie persuades Carly to go to her leadership seminar in Aruba so she can start a new chapter in her life. Bobbie doesn’t persuade Carly to start a relationship with Drew even though she tries hard to persuade her because she thinks she and Drew would be great together. Carly decides she needs time, alone and she is sure she and Drew will be together someday but not right now.

Curtis persuades Drew to give Carly the time she needs and focus on figuring out what he wants to do with his life.

Valentin finally tells Anna that Victor is holding Charlotte hostage and forced him to frame Jennifer Smith for Luke’s death. Anna tells Valentin that they will figure out a way to make sure Charlotte is safe and then they will work together to bring down Victor.

Elizabeth tells Finn that she blacked out and isn’t sure if she attacked Ava. Elizabeth also tells Finn that she is having flashbacks of her confronting a woman and telling the woman to stay away from her father. Elizabeth realizes she needs help and Finn tells Elizabeth they will figure things out together because she isn’t going to face this alone.

Ava awakens and tells Jordan she never saw her attacker and that she and Nikolas had a fight before she went to the boathouse to be alone.

Jordan overhears a conversation between Trina and Portia where Trina tells Portia Ava has been staying at the Metro Court.

Victor tells Spencer not to tell the police Nikolas slept with Esme because that would only cause more trouble for himself and he is already in enough trouble. Nikolas is hurt because Ava thinks that he attacked her and she doesn’t believe that he would never do such a horrible thing to her.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Sasha refuses to let Brandon be her legal guardian telling Brandon and the doctor that it would feel the same as going to jail.

Anna is getting close to discovering Valentine’s secret, but Valentin figures out Anna has been investigating him.

Drew and Carly have r long talk and Carly tells Drew she needs time to be alone without a romantic relationship.. Drew thinks Carly is scared of getting hurt and he tells her that she doesn’t need to be scared of him.

Nikolas gives Elizabeth an alibi for when Ava was attacked even though he knows she blacked out at the picnic. Nikolas also doesn’t tell Jordan that Elizabeth told him she had a blackout and can’t remember a large block of time.

Trina asks Ava to wake up because she needs her and she tells her that her family is waiting for her to wake up too. Trina tells Ava that even Spencer is waiting for her to wake up and when Trina mentions Spencer the monitors start to beep and Trina hurries to get some help for Ava.

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GH Transcript Monday, August 29, 2022

Posted on August 30, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

well, you have great timing, michael. I just finished reading wiley his bedtime story. He is loving his sleepover at the main house. Yeah, his, uh — his nanny’s about to tuck him into bed now. Well, uh, you and willow enjoy kicking back, and we’re all good on our end. You know, this may not be my house, but I know for a fact that you’re not welcome here. Look, josslyn, I’m not here for a social visit. I am only here — and this is uncomfortable for me — but I have a carload of desserts for olivia that mistakenly was delivered to the metro court. I am just trying to correct a mistake. That’s all. Whatever. You know, I was just on the phone with michael, and I could’ve told him that you were here trespassing, but he and willow rarely get a night to themselves, and I am more than capable of throwing you out myself. You will not go anywhere near wiley. Like I said, I just brought desserts for olivia. I wasn’t planning on seeing my grandson. Let’s make sure. Get out. Sonny: What’s the problem here? The problem? Well, yeah. I’m looking at it. Well, o-olivia knows nina’s here and why. Okay, well, how long does it take to drop off dessert? Because I highly doubt that olivia invited her to stay. You know what, josslyn? You don’t have to like it, but I think your mom taught you how to be civil towards people. Oh, my mom also taught me how to deal with a backstabbing bitch. Now, sonny, you tried to help trina, and that’s the only reason why I’m not slapping your girlfriend into next week. Well, that was fun. I think I’ll go. Hell, no. I’m not gonna tell you what to do. It’s your call whether or not you want to tell cody that you were once romantically involved with his mother. But you and dominique as a couple? I mean, that was pretty common knowledge back in the day. Somebody is bound to point that out to cody eventually. One thing at a time, okay?

[ Horse whinnies in distance ] I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that dominique had a son that she gave up. I mean, that’s not at all like the woman we both knew.

[ Grunts ] What the hell is wrong with you? That was a damn good kiss. Oh. Hey, did, uh — did elizabeth come through here? Have you seen her? I’ve not, but I’m looking for anna. Have you seen her?

[ Spencer groaning ] Spencer? Oh, whoa, whoa. Take it easy. Leave me the hell alone. You don’t look so good, kid. Could probably use a glass of water and a comfortable chair. Why don’t we get you inside, maybe someone will go find your dad? Forget it. I never want to see my father again. Elizabeth? Hey, elizabeth.

[ Gasps ] Nikolas.

[ Sighs ] What happened?

[ Ava groaning ]

[ Grunting ]

[ Breathing shakily ] H-he– h– help… he– help me. -Hi, dr. Rick. It’s julie. -[ Gasps ] That’s me.Just leaving you a voicemail. My number is 618-437-7425. Okay. Can anyone tell me what julie did wrong there? You got to repeat the number. I mean, no one’s ever gonna get it the first time. -Nope. -Didn’t leave her last name. No, the — the phone tells you who called. She didn’t mention a good time to call her back. How am I supposed to know when to call her back? No. She just shouldn’t have left a voicemail. 9 out of 10 times, a text will do.

Dominique was a bright light. I mean, she was a loving, generous person who would’ve cherished having a son. If we go with the obvious, that she gave him away to protect him from taub, once leopold died, why not reclaim cody and raise him herself? Well… what if dominique didn’t realize she had a son? I didn’t slap you based on the quality of the kiss. I slapped you because of why you kissed me. Okay, so you’re saying it was a good kiss, though? I’m saying you only kissed me to distract me. Distract you? From — from what? Your — your interrogation on peter and faison. I mean, come on! Just be honest, cody! God! Why are you so fascinated by my father and brother? Besides you,

nobody wants me here. Nobody. So, what, we can’t make mistakes now and — and move on with our lives? ‘Cause let me t– let me tell you something. No, I’m serious about this. The way that — that josslyn and michael treat you, it’s unfair, it’s rude, and… it’s actually sad. And I’m gonna — I’m gonna — look, there’s a lot of people that are gonna be, you know, happy to see you, you know, and I’m right on top of that list. I know. I know you will always be on my side and you’re gonna face down all the haters, but I really don’t want yet another confrontation. That’s not what I want. I’d rather go home. Can you just stay just a little while? No. Why? Well, be– no. I’m gonna tell you why. Because I got dex. He’s — he’s bringing me some paperwork. Once I sign it off, we can go to my place and, you know, have a nightcap.

[ Gasps ]

[ Laughs ] Okay, well, now that’s an offer I can’t refuse.

[ Footsteps approaching ] Oh, sorry. Oh, no. I didn’t mean to interrupt. I just was getting… actually, i am interrupting. So why am I…? I-I wanted to talk to you if you — and since we’re here at the same time, do you have a moment I could speak? Okay, spencer, here’s some water. You’re clearly dehydrated. I do not need a damn thing from you. All the trouble between me and my father started when you came sniffing for an inheritance that never belonged to you. And, hey, that’s when my father, he made the horrible decision to play dead so that he could get his revenge. Now, that’s something that he’s gonna have to live with, but all the drama… started with you. Anything I’ve done to hurt you, I want you to know I’m sorry. God, I hate that guy. Not a big fan myself. I wish I could blame valentin for everything. But he didn’t force my father to lie or to play dead or marry ava or… or what? Did something happen? Did your dad do something to upset you?

[ Chuckles ] It really doesn’t matter. Yeah, why’s that? Because the man that I grew up with, the father that I hero-worshipped… either he changed or he was never real in the first place. There, that’s better. Whoa. Looks like you hit your head. How did that happen? I don’t know. Well, what’s the last thing that you remember? I was at the stables with finn, and we had an — an argument, and now I’m here. You know, we’re not — we’re not that close to the stables. You — you really don’t remember walking here or how you got that scrape on your forehead? No. No, I-I-I do remember being really angry and feeling betrayed.

[ Sighs ] Ah. Why? W-what were you guys arguing about? It’S… finn went behind my back again. He called sarah. Sarah, your sister? I mean, who hasn’t been here in town for, what, 10 years? Why — why would finn call her?

[ Sighs ] Because [Scoffs] He thinks I’m losing my mind. He-help me! Help! Oh, my god. Oh, my god, ava.

[ Groans ] Ava. Okay, I-I’m gonna get you some help, alright? Alright? My phone… ava, listen to me. Did you have your phone on you? Were you carrying it? Did you drop it? Alright, I’m gonna get you some help. The picnic is for G.H. There’s nurses and there’s doctors there, alright? I’m gonna get you — I’m gonna get someone.

[ Groans ] Don’t — don’t leave me.

So, you want to talk to me? As in wsb business? Yeah. ‘Cause if, you know — if that’s the case, then I have to get diane to — no, no, you don’t need diane. This is — this is more, like, official-adjacent in a way. Okay.Well, this sounds important. I will get some fresh air. It’s such a lovely night. Thank you, nina. Alright, so you got my attention. What’s up? I’m aware that, in addition to your business enterprises, that you do keep a close watch on all the illegal activities here in port charles. I can neither confirm or deny that statement. Alright, let me just cut to the chase. Do you have any information about what victor cassadine is doing here? Valentin: “She walks in beauty like the night. Of cloudless climes and starry skies and all that’s best of dark and bright meet in her aspect and her eyes.” “Thus mellowed to that tender light.” Most people think it’s shakespeare, but it’s really — lord byron. Mad, bad, and dangerous to know. How could dominique give birth to a son and not be aware of it? Think back. Dominique stayed at shadybrook for a time, remember? Leopold had her committed. He wanted control of dominique and her fortune. That’s what everyone assumed, but what if there were other reasons? What if dominique was pregnant and leopold took the baby? I asked you about your family. So what? That’s what you do when you’re trying to get to know new people in your life. I keep telling you, I don’t want to talk about peter or my father. Why can’t you just accept it and move on? Well, I think the better question is, why are you being so defensive? It’s not like I asked if you had a criminal past, too. Why is it easier for you to accuse me of being manipulative than to just admit that you are attracted to me? Why is that so hard to say? What is so god awful about us being into each other? Oh, excuse me? Who says I’m into you? What, to be bitterly disappointed in your father’s life choices? Mm-hmm. Welcome to the club. And, look, I realize you’re not in a good place to get any sort of advice, but I’m gonna throw it out there anyway because maybe somewhere down the line, it’ll mean something to you. Yeah, I bet. It couldn’t be worse than the garbage my father’s been spewing at me. Yeah, that’s just the thing, kid. You know, if we’re lucky, we grow up thinking that our parents are superhuman, right? They have all the right answers, and they can fix all the problems. Mm-hmm. Except in my case, my father is the problem. Right. And then, at some point, we realize they’re not superhuman, right? They’re just people trying to do the best they can, which means they occasionally screw up. Human beings, they — they come with flaws, even parents, but that doesn’t mean they love us any less. Well, if that’s how things shook out for you and your dad, good for you, but [Clears throat] It doesn’t seem like, uh, that’s how things are working out for me and my father. Spencer. Uh, dr. Finn. Oh, dear. It seems my great nephew is a little worse for wear.

[ Chuckles ] Don’t worry. I’ll take care of him. Oh, no, we’re just making a little headway on our — our talk here. No, that’s fine. Please, I-I won’t hear of it. You — you go ahead. Let family deal with family, huh? It’s your call. I’ll be fine with my great uncle victor. Fair enough. Feel better.

[ Sighs ] Do not ask me to tell you why I’m upset. Don’t worry, spencer. You don’t have to tell me. I already know. Finn thinks you’re losing your mind? Trust me, I wouldn’t have checked myself out of shadybrook if I didn’t feel ready to face the world. Finn doesn’t agree? He keeps going back and forth. He’s trying to be supportive, but… I know he’s watching me. I know he’s doubting me. And, yes, I-I know that makes me sound paranoid. No, no, it doesn’t — it doesn’t make you sound paranoid. Now, if — if finn is reaching out to sarah, why would he — why would he do that if he wasn’t checking in on you? Yeah, e-exactly. He’s fixated on this nonexistent relationship I have with my parents. He keeps fishing around like I’m hiding some dire secret. About who? Someone in your family? Woman: Elizabeth, what are you doing? Elizabeth: Stay away from my father!

[ Sighs ] Nikolas? What are we…? No. Oh, god. It happened again. I’m losing time. We just need to stop the bleeding, alright? So I need a towel or something. There. There. Please — please don’t leave me. Ava, I’m not leaving you, but we have to stop the bleeding, okay? Okay, okay. Ava. Ava, wake up. Wake up. I need you to hold this for me while I go get help. Ava? Ava, wake up! If you don’t, you’re gonna die! Help! Somebody! Oh, god, ava. I can’t leave you. You’re gonna bleed out. But I need to go get help. Ava. Okay. Ava. Ava. Joss? Is that you? Hey, hey, give me your phone. Call 911 right now. Right now. She’s bleeding a lot. You call. I’ll hold the towel.

and no one was allowed to visit her. She finally signed herself out after taub was killed. Do you remember what kind of mood she was in when she got out? She was eager to get on with her life. That was a long time ago, but I remember she was happy and upbeat. There wasn’t a hint of sadness. There’s no way anyone could have suspected that she was hiding her child. What if there were no hints because she didn’t know she had a baby? Leopold taub was a total bastard. I mean, he’d have no problem taking dominique’s child away from her, except… except what? Why would leopold taub want to hide his own child? You expect me to believe that you didn’t like that kiss? That you don’t find me attractive? Is that your story? All the verbal sparring that we do, the moments that we connect? Did I just, what, misinterpret all the signs or — or…what? Okay. You know what? I’m — I’m sorry. My bad. I won’t bother you anymore. You know the way back to the main house.

[ Groans ] Okay, fine. You didn’t make it up. What’s that? Sorry, what? You were right. Okay? I am attracted to you, and — and sometimes I even actually like you. So then what’s the problem? Nothing is more terrifying than liking someone. You lost your train of thought. It happens to everyone. I mean, especially when you’re stressed out. No, no, you don’t understand. It’s more than that. I keep having a memory that doesn’t make sense to me, and I had a-a vertigo attack in the stairwell at the hospital. And I — have you seen a neurologist?

[ Sighs ] Finn suggested the same thing, and he wants me to see a psychiatrist. They don’t sound like bad ideas. I just think if he were to stop pressuring me, all of this would go away. But instead he keeps going behind my back, first with terry and now with my sister. How am I supposed to react to that? How am I supposed to have a meaningful relationship with someone I can’t trust? You can’T. Mm. Mm-mm. Now, that is more like it. I’m gonna need something a little bit stronger than water. Spencer, it’s more than obvious that you’ve had more than you need already. You know, getting sloppy drunk isn’t just undignified. It can lead to errors in judgment, which can prove costly. If you want to lecture on “errors in judgment,” I’m afraid that you are talking to the wrong cassadine. Oh, dear, I thought so. You thought what? Ah. Well, just a friendly reminder, the festivities are taking place out on the grounds. Oh, I’m so sorry. M-my nephew and i just needed a short break from all the merrymaking. I-I hope you don’t mind.Yes. Well, I will take care of a couple of things. Turns out hosting this party is a much bigger ordeal than I could’ve imagined. Well, mrs. Quartermaine seemed out of sorts. Wonder why. Well, hello, old friend. Hello to you.

[ Chuckles ] Can I just say that this is about the last place I’d ever expect to find you? Well, I could say the same thing about you. Last I heard, you were the quartermaines’ public enemy number one. Well, not all of them. Ned is an ally, and michael’s an enemy. Drew — well, that’s yet to be determined. So I suppose that’s a long-winded way of saying I’m tolerated. Lucky you. A few minutes ago, josslyn tried to throw me out. Oh, no. I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s no fun being the target of the ire of a youth, especially when they feel they’re on the side of righteousness. Ah, that’s right. As I recall, you were in a similar situation with spencer. He thought that you stole his home and inheritance. And josslyn thinks that I stole carly’s husband and half her hotel. Well, I assume you have no regrets about sonny. How do you feel about obtaining half the metro court? So, victor has intimated on more than one occasion that he has a larger agenda. So if he is, for example, transporting something illegal, he would have to use the waterfront, in which case you would most likely hear about it, right? Anna, if I had any information on victor cassadine, I’d give it to you. As far as I know, uh, his recent crimes basically have been to bust spencer out of spring ridge so he could visit his mother’s grave. Did spencer tell you that victor got him out of prison? We are not at the main house at the quartermaines’. We’re at the boathouse by the lake. Yes, it’s a woman. She’s been stabbed in the abdomen very badly. Tell them her pulse is weak and her breathing is shallow. We have to move her — now. Now? Are you kidding me? We’ll kill her. If we don’t get her to a hospital in the next 20 minutes, she’ll already be dead.

I need you to keep pressure on the wound. Okay. What are you getting? We need to create a-a pressure bandage. I’m gonna use pieces of this. Okay. How do you know all this stuff? Did you go to medical school or something? No. I was a soldier. I did a tour in afghanistan, and that’s how I know we don’t have time to wait for an ambulance. If ava loses too much blood, it’s like an engine running without oil. Her body will start to shut down. Okay. Alright? Here. I’m gonna lift ava up. You tie this around her, okay? Make it tight. Okay. Okay. Just hold her for me. If it gets past a certain point, her organs will be damaged. They’ll never recover, okay? Might take a couple days, but she’ll die. That’s what will happen. Okay. Okay. Okay, I got it. Good job. Good job. It’s around. Okay. Now what? You keep pressure on the wound. Okay. My suv is nearby. I parked it in the back. We’re gonna carry ava to my car. You’re gonna ride in the back and keep pressure on the wound. I’ll drive. Okay, but won’t all this movement hurt her more? We do this or she dies. Okay, let’s go. Are we talking about you and ava now? Yeah. The whole time I was with her, I just… kept trying to overcome our trust issues and get to a place where we could believe in each other. That process… just proved impossible, you know, and I — and I had my part in it, and I take full responsibility for my failures.

[ Sighs ] But in the end… …the most hurtful betrayal, no, that was all ava. What did she do? Particulars don’t matter. No, she just — she lashed out. She didn’t care what she destroyed in the process. She was vindictive…

[ Sighs ] …To the very end. Wait, a-are you — are you saying you guys are over?

[ Sighs ] We’re definitely over. Finn: Hi. Oh. Been looking for you. What happened here? What happened to your head? It’s not a big deal. It’s just a scrape. Elizabeth’s fine. Can I… can I speak to you alone for a moment? Now’s not a really good time for that. Sorry, again, you thought what? Well, spencer, it’s pretty obvious from all the hints you’ve been dropping that you already know your father had sex with esme.

[ Laughing ] I cannot — I cannot believe that he told you that. Well, nikolas and i may have our differences, but, first and foremost, we’re both cassadines. We — we stick together. Well, count me out. I want nothing to do with my father. When I heard ava say that he slept with esme — wait. Wait a minute. Ava told you? Well, that is indiscreet of her. So how do you feel about owning a hotel? I mean, that particular hotel? You’re not having buyer’s remorse? Eh, well, a little bit. Sonny warned me that there would be pushback, and there is, that people just assume that I bought her half of the hotel out of spite. And sonny? Does sonny assume that? Please tell me that you have proof. I tried my best to get spencer to give up victor… mm-hmm. …But he refused. And I had mixed feelings about that because, on the one hand, I want to break victor’s hold on spencer. Yeah. Uh, and if he gets arrested, then that’s just a bonus. On the other hand, I-I admire spencer that he didn’t take the easy way out. I’ve always emphasized to this boy that loyalty is so important and always, you know, taking responsibility for his actions. And I got to tell you, it’s nice to see that he’s finally doing that. Loyalty, huh? That’s cool. You know, in this instance, given the family that he comes from, when it comes to loyalty, I’d say that spence is pretty lucky to have you as a role model. Taub was obsessed with money and power. He wanted dominique so he could control the stanton fortune. But if dominique got pregnant with his child, he would have an even stronger hold on that fortune. So why keep the kid a secret? Mac, I just got a call from the pcpd. Someone’s been attacked on the property. Oh.

Olivia, take a deep breath. Someone was attacked at the main house? Okay, no, no, no. Somewhere on the property. It was a stabbing, and whoever found them decided to take the victim right to G.H., Okay? T-the police are on their way here right now. Did the cops tell you the victim’s name? No, only that it took place on the property, but, mac, this property is enormous, and god knows how many people were here for this party. Oh, god. Yeah, this is mac scorpio. I’m at the quartermaine estate. I need information about the attack that was just reported. I don’t understand what’s so scary about liking someone.

[ Sighs ] Last year, I finally met someone that I could be completely honest with, who I could share my deepest, darkest secrets, and he didn’t judge me. Sounds like a cool dude. Where is he? Yeah, that’s the thing, cody. The universe finally gave me someone I felt safe to be honest with, and then the universe decided to kill him. Britt, I’m so sorry. Yeah, me, too.

[ Sighs ] And when you kissed me,

that’s why I slapped you. Isn’t because the kiss was bad or inappropriate. It made me feel something. And if I’ve learned anything about this life, it’s when I feel something good, it only leads to pain, and that’s terrifying. Well, you know, maybe it was just a one-time thing, you know, like, heat of the moment. Maybe if we kissed again, nothing would happen, you wouldn’t feel anything, and then you’d have nothing to be afraid of. Okay, there’s zero logic in that statement. Yeah, I mean, it’s still just a theory, but… there’s only one way to test it out. Well, I’m taking off. I’ll see you later, uncle victor. If you think you’re going off in search of another beer keg or a bar setup, you are sadly mistaken. You do not have to worry about me getting so drunk that I tell someone that you’re the one who arranged for my little day pass from spring ridge. No, actually, that’s not my concern. I’m worried you might tell someone about your father’s affair with esme. Unless you already have. If I told anyone that my father slept with my girlfriend, that’s a really bad look for me. I’m not that drunk. Can you be sure about that? How much can you remember of the last few hours? Mm… next to nothing. And, honestly, that’s how I like it. You know, sonny just gave me his honest opinion. He warned me about the optics of, you know, buying carly’s half of the hotel. And, yes, initially, I thought he was taking carly’s side. And he wasn’t? No, he was — he was just being a realist. He knew that olivia was gonna stay loyal to carly and the hotel staff was going to stay loyal to her. At least for right now. I’m working on them. And he wanted me to see what I was going to be up against. But he also said that we would do it together, that he would be by my side. I really appreciate you saying that I’m a good role model ’cause there’s a — there’s a few people in my family who don’t agree with that. Right. Yeah. I guess things have been quite difficult for you since you got back. Yeah. Sorry to hear about your divorce. I know from my own life that, um… sometimes people truly have irreconcilable differences, even if, at one point, they were very much in love. I mean, look at me and robert. You and robert are best friends now.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. But the thing is, I don’t think carly and I could do that because she’s got so much resentment towards nina. You’re not willing to give her up, right? You think I’m wrong? I think you’re following your heart. How can that ever being wrong?

[ Cellphone rings ] Sorry. Oh, it’s alright. Oh, I have to take this. Yeah, jordan? Hi. Attacked? But I’m here. I’m — I’m here at the quartermaines’. You want to talk about timing? Just left your kid at the main house. He’s in a bad way. You might want to go check on him. I’m not the right person to help my son. And I don’t feel comfortable leaving elizabeth alone if she doesn’t want to be with you. Elizabeth, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have gone behind your back. I thought I was helping, but I was so wrong.

[ Sighs ] I just want to talk. Please. Please don’t shut me out. Shouldn’t we be heading up to the house to let everyone know what’s happening? No. The whole estate will have to be searched. Boathouse is the perfect staging area. Mac, what is it? You two… wait here. Dispatch, it’s mac scorpio. I’m at the quartermaine estate. Send the forensics team to the boathouse. We found the attack site.

Dr. Andy: She has agonal breathing and pulse is bradycardic and thready. She needs ventilatory support. Start bagging her. Initiate massive transfusion protocol. I need four units “o” neg packed red blood cells. Let’s get two lines in her. Set me up for a central. Draw a dic panel, cbc, cmp, and blood gases. And tell the O.R. We’re coming up. Here’s your phone. Sorry about the blood. It’ll wash off.

[ Sighs ] You know, if ava lives, it’s because of you. It was both of us. Still scared? Quaking in my boots. Does that mean another date’s out of the question? I’ll risk it. So, jordan is on her way with forensics and any additional units. And, uh, mac already determined that the attacks took place in the boathouse. Do they know the name of the victim yet? No, but I-I figure jordan will know that by the time she gets here. So I’m just going to wait and see if I can be of any assistance. I mean, it makes you wonder, doesn’t it, if this is a criminal matter or intelligence. You’re not thinking victor was involved. Well, you can’t deny the possibility. Well, I guess it depends on who the victim is.

[ Cellphone chimes ] It’s jordan. Yeah, frank, uh, do me a favor. Can you tell dex that I know why he did what he did, and I’ll see him when I get there? Yeah. I know why dex didn’t show up with the paperwork. He found someone stabbed on the property, and he took her to the hospital. Stabbed here? Yeah. That’s awful. Wait. What? It was a woman. You said “her.” It was ava. Oh, my god, sonny. Ava? And she’s in pretty bad sh– no, I need to be there for her. Let’s go, then. Let’s go. Come on. I’ll go with you.

[ Police radio chatter ] Mac, what’s going on? Why are the police here? Ava jerome was attacked tonight. She’s at the hospital. Oh, my god. Finn: How bad is it? She’s in critical condition. Her survival is uncertain. I need to get to my wife. Hang on. Hang on, nikolas. Look, the police — the police are gonna need statements from all of you. We’re still determining the time of the attack. We think it happened within the last two hours. So we’re gonna need to know your whereabouts and who, if anyone, you were in contact with.

On the next “General Hospital” —

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Carly and Drew can’t stop thinking about each other and Brook Lynn advises Drew not to waste time if he has feelings for Carly. He should pursue a relationship with her. The investigation begins into who attacked Ava and there are a lot of suspects for Jordan to interrogate.

Elizabeth agrees to think about forgiving Finn for calling her sister and Elizabeth almost tells Finn she blacked out last night but Jordan arrives to question them about where they were between 9:45 and 10:00 o’clock last night. The doctor tells Nikolas that they were able to repair Ava’s injuries but they will keep her in ICU because she is at risk for infection.

Victor asks Spencer not to tell the police that Nikolas and Ava had an argument about him sleeping with Esme. Victor tells Spencer if he protects his father he might get early access to his trust fund. Spencer arrives at the hospital to support Trina while she waits in the waiting room to see Ava.

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GH Transcript Friday, August 26, 2022

Posted on August 28, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[ Cellphone rings ] Finn: Hey, one blanket coming up.

[ Ringing continues ] I don’t remember the last time the quartermaines hosted such a – rabble? Event. I was gonna say “event.” Don’t you remember your wedding with robert, when all the fancy hats blocked out the sun? Yeah. And your girlfriend at the time crashed the party. I remember that. Ah, dominique always had a flair for the dramatic. Oh, yes, she did. You can say that again. Here. Don’t you want it? You’ll need this more than I do. Why? What’s happened? Hi. Hi. Did I miss tetherball? Work was no picnic – pun intended – and I need to smack something around. Okay. The next thing to get smacked around is gonna be your boy toy if he doesn’t stop trying to poach my girlfriend. Would you care for some pork? Ahh. [ Sniffs ] Oh. Is it too much to hope you brought a somewhat decent bottle of bordeaux? If I brought a bordeaux, you think I’d be drinking this plunk? The quartermaines save the good stuff for themselves. So, why have you bothered to show up? You strike me as a bit posh for a barbecue. Well, I’m not here for the cuisine. Our family’s out of order. I have to get them in line, and I need your help. Wh– it’s too late for words. It’s too late for kisses. It’s too late, nikolas! You broke us the moment you had sex with esmé!

[ Footsteps approach ] Spencer… spencer: Don’T. What are you talking about? You heard me. Your father betrayed me with your girlfriend.

Yuri: Apologies. Bar is closed. Thanks for trying. Have a seat. Thank you. I hope you don’t mind leaving the party early. Quartermaines are busy. Besides… you are much better company. Ahh. Ooh. Refreshing. It’s nice, huh? Not meaning water. You’ll want to answer this.

[ Ringing continues ] Sarah’s on california time. Might be hard to connect if you don’t talk to her now.

[ Ringing continues ]

[ Ringing stops ]

[ Cellphone thumps ] I’d rather talk to you. Enjoy the rest of your picnic. Please don’t walk away. Not now. Not like this. Don’t turn away from yourself and whatever burden you are carrying. No, thank you. I’m a vegetarian. Alright. Any takers? I’ll give it a shot. I didn’t know you were a grill-master as well as a horse-master. Britt, it’s not really hard to grill stuff, is it? I didn’t know cody was capable of cooking something without burning it. Still got to keep some secrets before date number 2. But, uh, people, I need to re-supply. Keep an eye on this? Yeah. Thanks. Oh, great, and britt can go with you to get those supplies. Obvious much?

[ Chuckles ] Let’s go. Alright. Yuck. Ehh. Is it burnt? It’S…this. Okay, well, tell me the secret to a good pork chop. It’s the rub. Nah. Any gatlin worth his salt knows you can dress your barbecue up any way you like, but you won’t get what you want if you don’t turn up the heat. Dominique had a son? And he works for the quartermaines? So it would seem. Impossible. I would have known. What about scott? He should have known. Heck, what about me? I mean, I gave birth to scott and dominique’s daughter, after all. She never gave any indication that she had a son? Not once, no. It’s possible she kept the child a secret to protect him from her husband. Leopold taub was a controlling monster. He even partnered with faison. I know you remember that. Ah, right. Yes. A mother will go to any lengths to keep a child secret from an abuser. Yeah. You know, you don’t really realize how that child could turn out as an adult, which is precisely why I did call serena and tell her not to come home anytime soon. I want her to stay with her whales. I just don’t want serena nosing around this cody person till we know more about him. You leave that to me. Mac, wait. Oh, I’ve got to help — I think they’ve got it. Besides, you already have one man on your plate. Wait, make that two. You and esmé? This is not the time or the place.

[ Voice breaking ] I’m not moving. I’m not leaving here until you tell me everything. Listen… let’s talk about this later. Ava should have been more discreet. Don’t put this on me! You knew that spencer was standing there — what, do I have eyes in the back of my head? No. Do not try to make me the bad guy here! I’m not! Both of you, shut up! Shut up! Father, please. I need to know. If this is just another one of ava’s lies, that’s fine, okay? Tell me. I know what she is, and I know who you are. You’re my dad. Please. Please…

[ Crying ] Please, say something. Please, say something!

[ Quietly ] It’s not a lie. No!

[ Crying ] I slept with esmé.

Damn it. It was right here. What was? There was a cooler packed with, you know, burgers, hot dogs, ears of corn. Someone must have swiped it for one of the other grilling stations. Hmm, does that mean your grilling duties are over? Well, that’s up to mama Q. She asks, I answer. I can’t see olivia being okay with her nickname. She loves it. She knows it’s a term of affection. You have a nickname? I do. It’s definitely not a term of affection. Okay, what does your mother call you? A disgrace. No. No, she didn’T. Even when she was smacking me down, I could see her love for you. Yeah, mutter has gotten a little more sentimental these days, but she doesn’t want anyone to know. Alright. If you don’t want to share your mother’s nickname for you, what was your dad’s? Mason, welcome. I didn’t think you were gonna make it. Wouldn’t miss it. Had see how the other half grills. Besides, cousin austin here insisted. He wouldn’t stand for me sitting around idle, twiddling my thumbs. Are you an expert griller too? Everyone in pautuck is. Some better than others. You want to flip that chop over, cuz? Yeah, that’s not a bad idea. Hey, um, maxie, do think you want to maybe take some food orders, see if your parents want something? Yeah. Your parents are here? Ah, you should bring them over. I’d love to make their acquaintance. You don’t know when to quit, do you? I told you, if you ever — if I brought up whatever’s troubling you again, yes, we were over. So you brought it up with my sister instead? I haven’t spoken a word to sarah. Don’t argue semantics with me. I’d argue any point I could if I knew it meant helping you. I never asked for your help! I never wanted it. I never needed it. I was just fine without it. And somehow, you’re still meddling in my life. Talk to your son in private. Here or at wyndemere — I don’t care. I’m done. You should stay. You should watch the results of your ambush. You did this! Nobody else! No, this is what you always wanted, ava, to see the relationship with my son destroyed, huh? It killed you to see us get close. That is absolutely not true! Because it hurt too much, knowing that you would never get the chance to heal with kiki that I had with spencer. But you’re the only one to blame for that. The truth hurts, doesn’t it? Ask your son. I agreed to make certain inquiries about valentin so my marty wouldn’t ping on the government’s radar. Or more importantly, his third ex-wife. Mnh-mnh. Mnh-mnh. Mnh-mnh-mnh. This is going beyond the pale. Not for you, lucy. Really. I mean, you could lead a master class in how to extract secrets out of people. Old me. Not now. Not this time. I’m not asking you to do anything I wouldn’t do. I just want you to exploit the attention that victor can’t wait to lavish on you. Just shake the tree a bit, see if any information about valentin comes loose. And what makes you so sure that I can get victor to let his guard down? Have you seen the way he looks at you? Trust me, you have all the… necessary assets to be my asset. Hmm. Nope. Flattery is not gonna get you anywhere. I hope for marty’s sake you’re wrong about that. I’m not asking for much. Just another pair of eyes on a developing situation in nikolas’ family. Nikolas, ava, and spencer loathe me, with varying degrees of justification. I cannot do everything myself, valentin. It’s time my son stepped up and did his duty. If not for me, then for your daughter. We agreed we would leave my daughter out of this. Her temporary stay in that lovely boarding school could easily become permanent. You bastard. Oh. Oh, my. Am I interrupting?

Tell me that this didn’t happen. I don’t understand. Of course you don’T. It’s ’cause ava, she just — she vomited that all up. Ava didn’t know that I would be there. She didn’t know that I would be standing right behind her. You don’t know that. I don’t know that. And you never credit or defend ava. She is capable of anything. So are you! So are you! When did it start? How long have you and esmé have been going at it? It was one time. One time in may. I would never repeat it. It was a mistake. You slept with my girlfriend, father. She said that you guys were broken up. Are — are you trying to justify this? No, I’m not. I’m just trying — I’m trying to explain. I had my reasons! I had to keep esmé close because I was trying to help trina! I know that now. I didn’t know that then. All I knew is that you accepted ava’s offer and you took your inheritance over me. That’s what this is about? No. Revenge? No. No. No. I didn’t want to hurt you. It’s —

[ Exhales deeply ] You know what? It may have actually meant something if you had tried to hurt me. But we’re in the same place that we have found ourselves time and time again. Y–you didn’t think. You didn’t think about me at all. Finn: I’m in the wrong here, alright? You asked me to honor your wishes, and obviously I didn’t do that, and I’m sorry. But the truth is, you’re not the only one that I’m concerned about here. I have to be worried about violet as well. How so? My daughter loves you and her cousins. When we’re all together, it’s all she talks about for days. You make her so happy. You bring light into her life. But less so lately. Listen, I know the handling of your health is your decision and your decision alone, but I have a decision to make, too. And I don’t know how I’m just supposed to ignore the very clear signs that you’re in some sort of distress. It’s my distress, my burden, not yours.

[ Sighs ] What? At least we’re finally getting somewhere. You finally admitted you have a burden. You worked for the quartermaines, didn’t you? As a bodyguard.

Da. Was it dangerous? Eh, more, how you say… frustrateous. Frustrating.

Da. From what I’ve heard about the quartermaines, I’m not surprised, although I do like and respect monica quartermaine. Ah. You too?

Da. Looks like we have something in common. Pretty. Thank you. It was a gift. From a special someone? My mother. There’s no special someone in my life right now. This is crime. So maxie’s dad is a cop. He is the chief of detectives at the pc…pd. Well, if there’s any trouble, you only have yourself to blame. You have obligations to fulfill. To whom much is given, much is required. Right. Thanks for that fortune cookie.

[ Chuckles ] My debt is repaid. Your creditors disagree. You know, ingratitude isn’t a good look on you, cuz. I don’t think maxie would find it attractive. Leave maxie out of this. You’re the one who brought her up, or rather, her chief of detectives father. I only want what’s good for you. And the feeling, mason, is mutual. Right. Which is why I’m only gonna say this one time. You leave maxie and her family out of this, or the pain that you’re feeling right now

[ Groans ] Will not be fleeting. I hate being lied to. Valentin: I’m not lying to you, darling. Ouch. No. That didn’t look like it hurt quite enough. Let me try again. Stay still! Ouch. Yes. Maxie: That looks like fun. Hmm. Yeah. That’ll do. I am just so sorry. I certainly didn’t mean to interrupt a family moment. Oh, you weren’T. It’s all sorted. It’s a matter of fact, it isn’t — what can we do for you, my dear? Well, um, actually, I was looking…for pickles. Outside, gherkins, gherkins everywhere. Not a dill to eat.

[ Chuckles ] Well, here we are. Oh. Thank you. Ahh… you’re playing with me, aren’t you? How can I resist? Will you give the woman her pickles? You’ll see her for s’mores. Here you go. Thank you. But… no need to rush away. I think martin grey is probably looking for her. You remember martin, don’t you, dad? Lucy’s boyfriend? Back to my father. Surprise, surprise. Okay, that was an innocent question. You know I don’t like talking about him. I thought the boundaries were, like, the dr. Evil stuff. I didn’t realize, and I wasn’t aware that he was entirely off-limits. You’re aware now. Okay. No dad talk. So what about your brother? Peter? Yes, is he out of bounds, or… do we just avoid your whole family and just stick with mine? Yeah, that’s a good idea. Oh, I’m sorry to interrupt. Uh, we were looking for someone. I think we found him.

Whoo! [ Laughs ] Yay me! You’re a natural. You’re a natural leader, as well. I haven’t said congratulations to you yet about deception’s ipo. Oh, thank you. Takes a lot of work, but it helps to have a great team behind you. Including valentin? Shockingly, he was a little more involved than I would have liked at the beginning. But he had some great ideas. Oh, he had some great ideas, huh? Yeah. Uh, valentin has been quiet lately. I noticed that, too. I think he’s still convalescing from the injury he had a few months ago. Yeah. Sometimes I think he still hasn’t recovered. It’s like his mind is someplace else. Maybe with you? Maybe. Oh, my gosh. What am I doing here? I’m supposed to be taking people’s orders. Have you seen my mom and my dad? Oh, yeah, I-I did, a while ago, but I haven’t seen them for a bit. They’re here somewhere. Okay. Well, would you like anything? No, I’m good. I can’t eat when I’m thinking. You know, it’s the darndest thing. Martin is still out of town. Oh. Has he left you unattended again? That man should be tarred and feathered. But, fortunately, there is a solution. Allow me. Oh. That is so kind of you. You know, I was one leg short for the three-legged race.

[ Chuckles ] All my legs are at your service.

[ Chuckles ] I’ve been trying to reach martin. Where is your one and only? Oh, uh, his mother. Uh, he is so busy taking care of her, he hasn’t had time to answer my calls or texts. Oh, well, yes, a woman of advanced age does need a lot of attention. Dutiful son can be away for some time.

[ Chuckles ] Should be back soon. Not too soon.

[ Loud thump ] Ugh. Mm! I-I just can’t get this lid unscrewed. Ugh. If he can’t be reached, I’m sure this message will get his attention. Mm!

[ Sighs ] Do I know you? Not exactly. Are you cody bell? I am. I’m felicia scorpio, and this is my husband, mac. Oh, yeah, so you’re — yeah, you’re maxie’s parents, right? Okay. Nice to meet you. Oh, she’s great. I love that girl. She’s okay.

[ Horse neighs in distance ] So, uh, what, did you hear about me through maxie or…? Oh, don’t be modest. Mac is chief of detectives. I’m sure his fellow cops told him how they arrested you. Well, to be honest, we only just heard about you, and we came right over to meet you. Um, well, why — why is that? W-we knew your mother.

[ Grunting ] Hurts, right? That’s the parotid nerve. It’s a super sensitive nerve, as nerves go.

[ Groans ] And it hurts even more if you press on it like this. Oh! Yeah? Let me go. I’ll let you go, soon as I feel like you and i are understanding one another. I can live with the pain. Can you live with a nicked artery? Hmm?

[ Chuckles nervously ] Blood or no blood, when I call, you answer. And it’ll be “yes, sir” and “thank you, sir” when I give you instructions. Got it? Loud and clear. I know sleeping with esmé was wrong. Did it occur to you that, uh, not owning up to the truth was also wrong? What would have been the point of telling you? Not lying… would have been the point. I was more concerned with not hurting you. And it didn’t matter to esmé. I know. You didn’t do this all on your own. Esmé is just as responsible, though, right? That’s not what I’m saying. It shouldn’t — it shouldn’t have happened.

[ Sighs ] I’d really like it if you started calling “it” what it is. It is a betrayal. And there have been so many, including the years, father, that you let me believe that you were dead! I know, I know, I know. You are sick. I will never forgive myself for that. How does sleeping with esmé — this is esmé! — How does sleeping with esmé compare with that?! No, you told me yourself that you were just using her to get trina out of prison. And that is the worst part. Because I had stopped loving esmé. She didn’t matter to me. But you did. I loved you. You are my dad. You meant everything to me. No longer. Now is the time to get out in front of this thing, before it digs in any deeper and harms you or someone else. Are you suggesting that I’d hurt someone like I did chase? No… not intentionally, but it’S…

[ Sighs ] It’s clear to me that… you have a problem. And despite all the denials, I think it’s clear to you. You think maybe it — it’s clear to your boys? I mean, how is this for them, seeing their mom struggling, and they can’t help you or they don’t know how? What’s gonna happen if they reach out to somebody you don’t want them to, like your father? Don’t talk about my father! God, why can’t you just leave me alone? Because I’ve been where you are! I’ve been in denial. I was an addict. And I’d probably be dead right now if certain people hadn’t fought through my lies and helped me. That’s why I can’t just turn a blind eye when I see someone in pain! What’s the point of being a doctor?! Yeah, well, you’re not my doctor. You’re not my anything.

[ Sighs ] Elizabeth.

[ Indistinct conversations in distance ] Finn: It’s clear to me that you have a problem. And despite all the denials, I think it’s clear to you. You think maybe it — it’s clear to your boys? How is this for them, seeing their mom struggling, and they can’t help you or they don’t know how? What’s gonna happen

if they reach out to somebody you don’t want them to, like your father? Elizabeth:

Don’t talk about my father! Mystery woman:

Elizabeth, what are you doing? Young elizabeth:

Stay away from my father! Stay out of it. Your father wouldn’t

want you involved.

Don’t talk

about my father!

See what happens

if you do! How did you know my mother? Um, well, I didn’t know her very well, but, mac, I think… dominique and I were friends. I met her when she was married to your father. Oh, well, you have my deepest sympathy. From what I’ve heard, leopold taub was a real piece of work. No doubt about that. Well, I promise I’m nothing like that guy — at least, as far as I know. Definitely not in some criminal cartel trying to hold port charles hostage. I don’t see a lot of taub in you. Plenty of dominique, though. She was a good person. If you say so. I do. Mac, I’m starving. Let’s go rustle up some ribs. Well, the barbecue at the boathouse is running low on supplies, so you guys might want to hit up another one. Can I interest you in a beer inside? Suppose it wouldn’t hurt. Never does. Nice meeting you. You, too, cody.

[ Sighs ] Weird guy. Are you okay? Why wouldn’t I be? You just lied to cody. The crystal is a symbol of transformation. My mother says it’s a reminder that change is ongoing. We’re always creating and discovering new parts of ourselves. Sometimes change is big and visible, and sometimes you have to look closely to find it. Uh, this crystal is helpful for you? Yes. The clasp is loose, and I need a new chain, ’cause every time I play with it…

[ Plop ] …That happens. Oh! Oh! Um, you know, you really don’t have to send martin, um, those pictures at all. Uh, in fact, I bet you I can get ahold of him and make sure that he contacts you immediately. Um, and for you, I am so sorry, but I just remembered I have to go meet brook lynn. But I sure hope we can do this again sometime, maybe. No maybe about it. Thank you.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Chuckles ] You always want what you can’t have. I always get what I want. Just takes a little patience. But rather than concerning yourself with my personal affairs, perhaps you should focus on your own. Or is anna proving too hot to handle? Ava: Good evening. Everything okay here, fellas? Austin and I were just arguing the merits of medium rare versus well done. Uh-huh. Austin? Yeah? What did you decide? Oh, well done. I came out here to find a refill, but it looks like I’m — I’m out of luck. So…carry on… gentlemen. Oh, well, uh — hey, don’t — don’t even worry about her. I don’t worry. You don’t mean that. Oh, we’ve come too far to let our relationship go. Everything that I’ve done since I came home… was to bring us closer. Every gamble, every stupid mistake, every act of contrition. It was all just to get my dad back. And for every step that I took closer to you, you took two steps backwards. There is no closing that gap now. Spencer… I thought that I knew who you were. I really did. I thought I knew. But I don’T. I’m done with you.

I didn’t lie to cody. Well… I’m not sure that “friend” accurately captures your relationship with dominique. Ancient history, felicia. The guy obviously has mother issues that he needs to work out. No reason to add one more thing to his list. Okay, so where were we? Oh, yeah. You were about to tell me about your brother. Mm. No, you were asking me if you’re allowed to ask about peter. Well, am I? Stick to your favorite color crayon, worst remake, best toto song. Burnt sienna. I never watch remakes, never will. And “rosanna.” “Africa.” Too obvious. And also, how is it fair that your brother’s off limits, just like whenever I bring up any of your other family members?

[ Sighs ] I think about peter and faison nearly every day, and talking about them only makes things worse. Fine. Enough talking. There you are. You got my message? Mm-hmm. How’d it go with victor? Victor fell for me hook, line, and pickles. But valentin was there, so there wasn’t a whole lot of anything of interest revealed, except for the fact that there’s a heck of a lot of tension between father and son. Really? How so? Well, you know, I would recognize a thwarted and disgruntled valentin when I see one. But it wasn’t just that. Valentin was going for victor’s jugular when I interrupted them. So my sense is big daddy has valentin on a very short leash, and that leash is beginning to chafe.

[ Crunching ] I’ve noticed that you and anna have become quite close since your return from tahiti. Has it maybe clouded your judgment? I told you, I have anna well in hand.

[ Chuckles ] Yes, well, with a little cultivation, I shall have the lovely lucy in my hand soon. So be a chum and delete that photo. Yes, father.

[ Phone beeps ] Charlotte would be proud. Spencer…

[ Glass shatters ] How much have you had to drink? Not nearly enough. You’ve had plenty. Let me go. I said, let me go! What’s going on? You’re my son. I’ll never let you go! Then I’ll let you go! I let you go. Consider it my last good deed. And now you are free to win ava back without ever having to consider me. So, um…

[ Spits ] Good luck. What the hell? What just happened?

[ Inhales deeply ] Ava happened. I thought she came this way. Will you just let it go? She heard us. She heard a family squabble.

[ Scoffs ] It was more than that. Yeah, but ava doesn’t know that. Well, I can’t take that chance, and neither can you. Oh! It is only water. It will dry.

[ Laughs ] May I? Of course. Your dress…

[ Ominous music plays ]

[ Music surges ] To wyndemere. Living there was… pretty nice while it lasted. Hell, if scott is worth his fee, maybe can pry it away from nikolas in the divorce. To divorce.

[ Ava gasps ]

On the next “General Hospital” —

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GH Short Recap Friday, August 26, 2022

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The charity picnic continues and Lucy and Felicia arrive and tell Mac and Anna that Cody Bell is Dominique’s son. Mac and Felicia find Cody and Mac tells Cody he and Dominique were friends and he also tells Cody he knew Dominique when she was married to his father Leopold Taub. Felicia later asks Mac why he didn’t tell Cody that he and Dominique were romantically involved and he tells Felicia he didn’t want to burden Cody because he clearly has issues about his parents.

Anna forces Lucy to use Victor’s attraction to her to get information about Valentin from Victor. Lucy interrupts a conversation between Victor and Valentin but she doesn’t overhear what they are talking about, but she later tells Anna she thinks Victor has Valentin on a short leash and Valentin is tired of it.

Nikolas tells Spencer that he slept with Esme one time and it never happened again because it was a mistake and he regrets it but Esme told him they had ended their relationship. Nikolas tells Spencer that after he reconciled with Esme he didn’t tell him the truth because he didn’t want to hurt him. Spencer feels that Nikolas betrayed him once again because he didn’t think about his feelings at all..he just thought about himself. Spencer tells Nicolas he doesn’t want any more to do with him. Nicolas thinks Ava saw Spencer was standing behind them and she wanted him to hear the truth.

Yuri and Terry go to the pool at the Metro court to get to know each other.

Elizabeth is upset that Finn called her sister Sarah and he apologizes and pleads with her to get medical help before her boys get so worried about her they call her father. Elizabeth tells Finn not to talk about her father at all. Elizabeth tells Finn that he is nothing to her anymore. Elizabeth remembers an argument between her and a woman where she tells the woman to stay away from her father or something will happen to her.

Ava overhears a conversation between him and his “cousin” Mason telling him that he must follow orders from his creditors. Mason goes to look for Ava to find out how much of the conversation she heard. Ava gets drunk while she stares at the lake. A mysterious person is watching Ava and then she is attacked by someone.

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GH Transcript Thursday, August 25, 2022

Posted on August 25, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[ Romantic music plays ] Should we be doing that? I don’t know. But I don’t care. Me neither. No, no, no, this cannot be happening right now. Please. What’s going on? All her desserts for the picnic have gone missing. Oh. You do — you do understand that these are frozen desserts, right? In this heat — in this heat I’m gonna be serving my guests puddles instead of — no, no, no, no, wait. They put me on hold. Unbelievable. Missing desserts? Mm-hmm. Yeah. You got people, right? Do something! Nina, schatz, are you sure? Yes. Well, god knows I have no love for sonny. God and everyone in port charles. So, nina, if you want to chase after him, then — hey, look, look. You both mean well. I know you do. But I am not welcome at the quartermaines’. And the truth is, the feeling is mutual. So if you two want to go and you have nothing better to do, have at it. Not if it means running into the man that put a dent in my scotty’s nase. Yeah, well, you know, that cody bell is now working for the quartermaines. He’s a stable hand shoveling manure. But if my schnitz wants to go, I’ll go. Okay, it’s unanimous. We stay here. And besides, what could be better than kicking back and enjoying my half of this beautiful hotel? Ms. Reeves, we have a disaster on our hands.

[ Ice shaking ] Is this, uh, what you’re looking for? Ava, are you in here? Why’d you take off like that? We were having fun. Maybe that’s the problem. Can’t say I blame ava. Now, that’d be first. Who wants to put their heart out there, only to have it crushed? Whose heart are we talking about? Admit it. Never. You’re glad I talked you into coming here. I’d go anywhere with you. Ugh. Why are you so sweet? Not sweet. Just the truth. Now, that’s more like it. I know people in the trucking business. Want me to track down the delivery? Maybe the truck driver ank some, too, and fell in love. What’s he talking about?

[ Laughs ] You remember nonna’s sicilian thunderbolt? Ah! I haven’t thought about that in ages. She said the original recipe came from cupid himself. I put it in the lemonade.

[ Laughs ]

You spiked the lemonade? And chase and brook lynn drank it. Well, we don’t know who drank it, actually. He meant it for dante and sam, but then the whole thing got mixed up. Yeah, but anybody could’ve had a drink. But you know what? Don’t worry about it ’cause it’s harmless. But you said it was magic, mom. Ah. Still no delivery truck. Ah — yes, yes, yes. This is olivia quartermaine. Yes, I have a picnic full of important people outside. They’re all waiting for the desserts. Yes, I used a hotel vendor that I’ve used multiple times. Please tell me that this delivery is on the way. Excuse me. It’s where, now? Do we need to get a paper bag? I’m okay. It’s okay. It’s fine. Relax. Take a deep breath in, and ex– no, no! And exhale slow. Perfect. Now tell me what happened. The new chef threatened to quit. Did someone asks for ketchup for the dover sole? Not helping, scott. There was a huge delivery of ready-made desserts. Oh, and jamika was offended because she brought over her own pastry chef. She would never get desserts from the outside. No, she wouldn’t, but I know who would on a special occasion like today. -The quartermaine picnic. -Quartermaine picnic. Okay. Olivia must have gone through our vendor, and they mistakenly delivered it here. Okay, this is what I need you to do. Concentrate. Go to jamika and tell her that it was a mistake, never happen again. Okay, go. Run. Run faster, faster, faster, faster. Okay, I’m just going to have to redirect this delivery.

[ Clears throat ] These things happen, of course, but why not take advantage? How? Ride to the rescue yourself. You read my mind. Here you go. Thank you. Ah, come. Let’s, uh — let’s sit while we reach an understanding. Well, I certainly understand your nephew. Every time I let myself get close to nikolas, he…proves himself to be… human? A cassadine. Our family is complicated. That’s one word for it. Can’t the same be said for yours? Or has ava jerome never fallen from grace? Oh, I’ve fallen, all right. More times than I care to count. I don’t pretend to be a saint. Just want to be married to one. Mm. I just want to be married to a man who doesn’t have sex with his son’s girlfriend.

[ Chuckles ] Is that really too big an ask? I can’t condone my nephew’s behavior. That’s good. But it does take two to tango, and we both know esme is more than capable of seduction, taking advantage of a weak moment. Oh, she’s quite the manipulator, that one. Was.

[ Chuckles ] From your lips. But let’s assume you’re right. Then that would mean you’d have nothing left to fear from the late miss prince, wouldn’t it? So you must be afraid of something else. Could it be you’re afraid of being hurt again? How do things stand with trina?

[ Laughs ] They don’T. You haven’t told her you were on her side all along? No. Why bother? My plan was a fail. Not only did i not get the goods on esme, I hurt trina in the process. Spencer, it’s not your fault that esme…

[Sighs] Vanished. Well, not that I miss her or anything, but my big chance to be the hero vanished with her. Like, what a complete waste of time. I don’t know. I think it was pretty heroic that you got up on that stand to testify, even though you knew it would send you back to prison. And I bet that trina thinks so, too, even if she doesn’t want to admit it. Trina’s over me. She’s moved on. And I’m happy for her. I am. As for pentonville, I’M… almost looking forward to it. How could you say that? ‘Cause no one’s gonna miss me. Spencer, that’s not true. Grandmother?

[ Scoffs ] She’s not even in the country. I was talking about me. I’m sorry I was so hard on you guys the other day. I understand. You walked in on us talking about you. That’s never fun. Yeah, well, it — it just felt like you guys thought you knew me better than I know myself. We were just concerned. I know. I know. But it’s all good. Okay? And finn and I are in a great place. Right? Hi. This is dr. Finn for dr. Webber. Is she available? Yes, uh… tell her hamilton finn called. I need a consult with dr. Webber about… someone we have in common. Elizabeth: Feel free to chime in. Right. A great place. I’m glad. I heard about the accident. Oh, yeah, I was just careless with a collection tube. It’s nothing. Anyway, I would much rather talk about something else. Or should I say someone? Okay. Anyone in particular? Yeah. You.

You don’t want me to leave that on? Oh, that would be a look.

[ Chuckles ] You’ve no idea how many times I’ve pictured this. You have? You haven’t? About every 30 seconds. Mm. Think I’m at about every five.

[ Dramatic music plays ] You got a copy of the order? Yes, I have it all right here on my phone. You see, I got the address of the house right there. Oh, I see what you did. What? You checked the delivery address same as billing by mistake.

[ Laughs ] So, basically, I had it sent to myself at the hotel? Looks like it. I can, uh, go over there, clear things up. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Happy to help. No, yuri, I appreciate it. Truly. That’s very sweet. But you don’t work here anymore. You’re a guest in our home. I’m just gonna call to the hotel and see if someone can —

[ Alarm beeping ] What’s that? It’s my security app. Looks like there’s a fire at the boat house. Don’t panic. Let me check it out. No.

[ Singsong voice ] It’s an opportunity. No! Absolutely not. Michael and willow made me feel like a common criminal, banning me from seeing wiley, and then olivia has been openly hostile to me ever since I bought this half of the metro court. Now they’re at the quartermaines’ having this really great picnic for charity when I was pointedly not invited. So why would I go out of my way for them? You’re looking at this from the wrong angle.

You have the upper hand. Either the picnic is a total bust, as they say, or they have you to thank for its success. Yeah. Yeah. Your aunt’s a genius. Make ’em beg for those cream puffs. And when you save the day, they owe you. Yes, they do. They will owe you big-time. You both are evil. Yes, yes. Oh, yes. We work at that. Mm-hmm. But you have a point. Hm. Well, are you coming or not? Let’s roll. While you’ve all beensquabbling over who slept with who, I’ve been keeping my eye on the prize. Which is? Keeping this family intact. Aw. You’re always there when we need you. That’s ’cause you make damn sure we do. That’s not love, victor. That’s control.

[ Chuckles ] I’ve always admired your clarity, ava. Though at times cynical, you’re always the pragmatist, have your priorities in order, which is just another reason you’re such a good match for my nephew. Nikolas always thinks with his heart. Among other organs. You have been horribly wronged. I know that. I’m deeply disappointed in my nephew. I mean, what man in his right mind would cheat on you? And with esme, of all people. But anger, no matter how righteous, must be tempered with common sense, which is why I want to make myself abundantly clear. By all means. When you attack one cassadine, you attack us all. We can either be enemies or family. Ask yourself — do you really want it to be the former? Can’t speak for everyone else, but I’ll miss you terribly. Really? We’ve come a long way since you first came home. Yeah, translation — since I came home on a mission to make you and ava miserable. If only I’d known how skilled you are at doing that to yourselves. Could have saved you some time, huh? Yeah.

[ Chuckles ] I won’t give up on ava. Or you. I think I know why you picked this place to hide out at. I’m not hiding. Okay, maybe I’m hiding.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, okay. Horseback riding. Uh-huh. It’s where you feel free, right? Without a care in the world. I’d really love to have that feeling right now. When you get out of pentonville, we’re gonna fly to greece and we’re gonna go riding on the beach. Yeah, we will. We’re gonna feast on moussaka and souvlaki and all of the seafood that we both could handle.

[ Horse whinnies in distance ] Yeah, that’s a nice picture. Definitely something to frame and hang on the wall. I’m sorry that I just can’t see it. My love life? Why do you seem so surprised? Because it’s essentially non-existent. Aw, no word from chet? No, no, I’ve heard from him. I spoke to him this morning, actually. And? He’s doing well. The new job is everything he hoped for and more. I’m really happy for him. It’s not easy to let go, though, is it? It’s a little easier when you know it’s the right thing to do. Anyway, enjoy the picnic. Yeah, you too. Oy. She puts on a brave front. But, you know, she really wanted things to work out with chet. Hey. Hmm? The next time I forget how lucky we are, will you please remind me? I won’t let you forget in the first place.

[ Dramatic music plays ] Oh, my god! What is this? Sonny, what do we do? Should I grab — should I grab some water from the lake? No, no, no. Water’s gonna make it worse. I’ll just get some dirt. Okay. Ugh! Ah! Olivia: Oh! What the hell’s that?

[ Flames crackling ] Oh! The grill! Oh, my god. What the hell happened? Got a little situation here. Who was on grill duty? That would be me.

Olivia? Oh. My mom’s not here. Oh, uh, do you know where I can find her? Wait a minute. You used to be wiley’s grandmother! I still am. But I certainly know who you are, leo, and I heard all about that play you’re gonna be in. It sounds so fun. “Midsummer night’s dream.” I love that play. I’m sure you’re gonna steal the show. My mom said you stole aunt carly’s business.

[ Giggles ] Um, so do you know where your mom is? I have something for her. Uh, miss olivia is at boat house. Oh. She’s putting out a fire with uncle sonny. Fire? I can take you, if you like. No, I know where it is. You know, it’s — it’s like what violet and I talk about sometimes before bedtime, you know, that happy endings are hard to come by. You know, they — they take work, and sometimes you take a wrong turn on the way to grandma’s house and you run into the big bad wol– what am I talking about?

[ Laughing ] I don’t know. But whatever it is, it’s a good thing all those obstacles are behind us. There’s something I need to — scott: Hey! Dr. Finn, elizabeth. Oh, why the long faces? Don’t you know love is in the air? Mm.

Finally life is beautiful I’d love to get on your good side, victor, if only you had one.

[ Chuckles ] Don’t be misled by my helping hand the other day. That was not a vow of loyalty. That sounds like a threat. If I don’t play along, you’ll reveal my little secret? Oh, so murder is a little secret, now, is it? It was an accident. Yeah, of course it was. And no threats. I’m merely trying to point out that secrets have a way of getting revealed. And should that happen, who would you turn to? Your brother julian is gone. Sonny corinthos may be avery’s father, but that’s as far as your relationship goes. You’ve certainly done your research. Hmm. Face it, ava. There’s no one. Except you? I was thinking more, uh, of my nephew. Nikolas would take a bullet for you, and you know it. That ship has sailed. Then you’d better try to get back on board. There you are. I’ve been looking for you everywhere. Uncle victor. Nikolas!

[ Chuckles ] What’s going on? Oh, god. Sonny, thank god you were here. Grill’s gonna need some serious cleaning. What do mean? What? People don’t want dirt burgers for dinner? Probably not. Okay, look, I’m really sorry, guys. I got a little, uh — I got a little distracted. I left the grill unattended. The fire — it’s completely and totally my fault. Well, it’s not your fault. I mean, I was there, too. Olivia: You know what? You know what? All that matters — everybody’s safe, right? Sonny! Oh! Sonny! Hi. Hey.

[ Chuckles ]

It’s just, uh, yuri — I’m fine. Yeah, it’s just he said it was a — there was a fire, and I kept thinking about the tan-o and how big that fire was. And there’s no fire here. What was burning? It was just the grill. Oh! Drew and I were in the boathouse, and, well, we just didn’t realize how things got out of control. Oh, so me running in, “sonny!” This is a whole overreaction. I get it.

[ Clears throat ] So, olivia, I just wanted to let you know, for the record, I am not crashing your party. I brought desserts. The truck is here? No, I had them load the desserts in my car because they had another delivery to make. Actually, your timing couldn’t be more perfect. I see that. I’ll help you unload. -Okay. -Come on. No more grilling for you. Yeah, copy that. Ahh…wow. Give us a break, will you? We have a little catching up to do in the romance department. I see you insist on wearing black, even to a picnic. I try to avoid grass stains. Oh, he can wear mustard yellow so long as he puts a smile on elizabeth’s face. Doing my best. Okay. He’s doing better than that. Come on. Have fun, you two. -You too. -See ya. So what’s the verdict? Are you sorry you came? I’m only sorry there’s so many people in attendance. I want my man all to myself. Well, now, I think that can be arranged. Come on. Ava and I were just havinga friendly drink. Oh, so friendly. I’ll leave you two to talk. Ava, please. No, no, no, no. Please stay. Both of you. I was, uh — I was just headed out anyway. Such a lovely night. Oh, and remember — on an evening like this, anything is possible. Even new beginnings. That uncle of yours, he’s a real peach. What did he do? He threatened me, not that he would ever admit it. Threatened you? How? Short version — I am to stay in this sham of a marriage, or else. Doesn’t have to be a sham, ava. No, not if we don’t want it to be. Not this again. We were enjoying each other’s company. We were having so much fun. Don’t say you didn’t feel it. Do you really think lawn games can make up for what you did to me? I’m just saying that I think we still work. I love you. And I think deep down… …you love me, too. You’re delusional. Unlike your uncle. But you did say one thing that makes sense. I can count on no one but myself. Bull. You can count on me. You have this inside. Oh [Chuckles] Yeah. Thank you. I don’t really feel like much of a chef after torching all these burgers, though. Oh, I don’t know. I think you’ll get another chance to show off your skills. Man, I really hope so. That was… unexpected? Was it? Well, a grill fire in the middle of a picnic — I’m sure that wasn’t on the itinerary, right? Right. Uh, yeah. Well, it’s my mess, so I will, uh, clean it up. No, it’s our mess. And I will help you. If you insist. I do.

looks like you saved the day, huh? Well, me and my carload of desserts. No, I mean it. Did you see olivia? She was losing her mind. Oh, thank you. Well, actually, sonny, I think it’s you who saved the day with that fire. Well, you know, it’s not like the estate burned down or anything. Well, you never know. A spark could turn into something much, much… bigger. Speaking of which, did you notice what was happening over there? The boat house? Yeah. Well, I could be wrong, but there’s definitely something going on between carly and drew.

Oh, never change

[ Exhales sharply ] Fires, um… fires are scary, huh? I mean, so wild and unpredictable. Yeah. Yeah, but I get why people are drawn to them — the heat, movement, the color. When they’re not hurting people they can be pretty beautiful. In a — in a fireplace, where they’re lit and contained, right? It’s the ones that get away from you that can be so dangerous, you know, lethal, even. I mean, they can cause damage that you didn’t even think about. Carly, are you talking about fire safety here? Or are you talking about us? Excuse me, doctor, but you’re not on call. I’m not on call? Mnh-mnh. I’m not on call. So I’m just gonna put this right over here. No phones. No phones. No phones. Mnh-mnh. So, uh, now that we’re here, um, what would you like to —

always be right here

yes, I’ll always be right here

oh, I’ll always be right here

[ Laughs ] Wow.

[ Exhales sharply ]

Always be right here yeah, that was “wow.” It’s been a while since you’ve kissed me like that. Shame on me. Mnh-mnh. No? No, I like to be taken by surprise. If every kiss was a knee-buckler, then our knees wouldn’t buckle anymore, would they? I guess that’s true.

[ Chuckles ]

[ Laughs ] What? I just wish I had the words to tell you what you mean to me.

No, I don’t know all I want is for you to feel safe and…happy.

Always be right here well, then you’re in luck, because I do. And it’s all because of you.

And I’ll always be right here

oh, I’ll always be right here spencer. I was worried you might not make an appearance. I might as well have stayed home. Everyone keeps looking at me like I’m already behind bars. Oh, nonsense. Either they feel sorry for me, or they’re avoiding me altogether. Everybody? No, my father — he said all the right things. Let me guess. You, in turn, pushed him away. I’m sorry, uncle victor, but there’s nothing that he can do. That’s as may be, but have you ever stopped to wonder whether you might do something for him? Your father loves you, spencer. He’s gonna be losing you soon. He has no idea what the next few months are gonna look like. So maybe, in the time you have left before you go, you might stop feeling sorry for yourself and think about him. Don’T. Don’t what? Do you want me to tell you that I never stopped loving you? Do you want me to lie and say that I’m fine sleeping in separate bedrooms? ‘Cause I’m not. Well, that is my best offer. Well, then, I reject your offer. We were having so much fun. We were laughing and we were joking. Because we were pretending! No, I wasn’T. And I think if you dare to be honest with yourself, you weren’t either. That was us. It was us at our best, husband and wife working together, not against each other. I’m not the one who cheated! I know. That was you who cheated! And not just with anybody, right? With someone that I detest! And I am not trying to erase what I did. I made a terrible mistake, one that I need to own, and I do. And…can we — can we just — can we move forward at the same time? Can we remember what we had when it was good and not go back there, but build on that? It’s like fake, real — ava, it’s up to us. It’s our choice. We could wake up tomorrow, and we could start over. It just requires a huge leap of faith. And I’m willing to take that step. Are you?

an, I couldn’t have beenthe only one to see it, but there’s definitely, you know — there’s some kind of vibe between drew and carly. Okay.

[ Mockingly ] “Okay.”

[ Laughing ] What do you want me to say? I mean, whatever they’re doing, it’s their business. I-I’d much rather discuss you. Uh, what about me? The fact that you’re here. And I like it. Well… I like you. A lot.

To fall

precipice is endless I didn’t mean to put you on the spot. No. No. You’re right. I’m absolutely talking about us. Can I be honest? Always. I’m 50/50 about the fire breaking out. Okay. Well, I mean, a part of me, of course, didn’t want it to happen because what was going on in the boathouse was incredible. And I didn’t want it to… agreed. …[Laughs] Stop. Agreed, also agreed. But the other part of me says that it was a gift because it gave me a chance to take a step back and breathe… …and see what we have now… …and figure out if I’m willing to risk it. With that being said, you’re one hell of a kisser, drew cain. Mm. Back at you. I cannot think of a better way to end the day than with s’mores, can you? Can I have two? Well, that depends. Did you have any other desserts today? No. Are you sure? I am sure. Okay. Very sure. Then you can have two s’mores. Yay! I’m still wondering who drank my sicilian thunderbolt. Oh, yeah? You think there might be some, um, lovestruck picnic goers wandering around on the grounds? Well, do you? Well, that depends. Did you make it exactly the way that nonna made it? Mm-hmm, I think. Well, then, there just might be. Hello. Hi. Uh, I don’t even know your name. I’m terry. Nice to meet you, terry. I’m yuri. Hi. Uh… okay.

[ Laughs ] There’s gotta be a blanket

somewhere in here. A blanket? But it’s 82 — oh, a blanket. A blanket. Don’t move, not even an inch. Scout’s honor.

[ Horse whinnies in distance ]

[ Cellphone ringing ] So, uh, you see what I see? Nothing. Do you hear what I hear? Nothing. So we now have the privacy that we wanted. And what, pray tell, are you going to do with it? Well, let’s see, now. You close those beautiful blue eyes first, and I will show you. I do hope I’m not interrupting. And I hope you plunder into a patch of poison ivy. Come. Where we going? Anywhere but here. I know you need more than words. You need proof. Let’s start with this. Mm. No. It’s too late for words. It’s too late for kisses. It’s too late, nikolas. You broke us the moment you had sex with esme.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

On the next “General Hospital” —

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GH Short Recap Thursday, August 25, 2022

Posted on August 25, 2022August 26, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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The Quartermaine charity picnic continues and Nina solves Olivia’s missing desert crisis when she goes to the picnic and brings the desserts that were mistakenly delivered to the hotel.

Drew and Carly almost make love in the boat house but, are interrupted when the grill catches on fire because Drew left the grill unattended. Sonny and Olivia arrive to put out the fire. Carly later tells Drew that she was glad they were interrupted because they need to take things slowly.

Victor tells Ava she needs to stay married to Nikolas so she can be protected by the Cassadine family in case the police find out she killed Esme.

Finn and Elizabeth are having a very romantic time at the picnic until Finn leaves to get a blanket and his cell phone rings. Elizabeth notices the name of her sister on the caller ID..

Valentine’s bodyguard Yuri meets Terry and they go off together to get to know each other better.

Nikolas asks Ava for forgiveness because he still loves her. Ava tells Nicolas she can’t forgive him for sleeping with Esme and they are startled when Spencer walks in looking angry because he overheard the last part of their conversation.

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GH Transcript Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Posted on August 25, 2022August 28, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Anna: What? I don’t know, lucy. Just make it work, can’t you? Uh, victor is going to be at that picnic, and so are you. That’s it. You are the ceo of deception. Just live up to the name. What? Ugh. Bye. Hey! Well, don’t tell me the hardest working woman in international law enforcement is taking the day off.

[ Sighs ] Yeah. What can I say? Every now and again, I indulge in a little r&R. Oh, I was so happy to hear about trina. They dropped the charges, yeah? They sure did. Oh, good. She must be so relieved. You too, obviously. That — well, yeah, that’s an understatement. Um, my whole family, we have many reasons to be celebrating. Did something else good happen? Well, just as of a little over an hour ago… portia and I are engaged. I’ve already been waiting for an appointment for genetic counseling. Yes. Yes. Put me on the schedule as soon as you possibly can. No, it’s not concerning me. It’s concerning my daughter. Actually my medical history, I-it’s not relevant in the screening. It’s in reference to my daughter’s paternal line. Something on your mind? You… and the things you said that day we were almost killed. Did you ever tell trina whatever you thought she should know about taggert? I could get used to this. Could you? Or is it gonna be boring now that seeing each other isn’t forbidden anymore? Sweetie, you didn’t do anything wrong. Do I wish that you talked to me before you mixed up a batch of nonna’s love potion for dante and sam? But wanna hear the good news? There is nothing in any of those ingredients that can do anyone any harm, okay? What if the wrong people drink it and what if the wrong people fall in love with each other? The thing about the play you’re doing, “a midsummer night’s dream,” titania, the fairy queen, thinks she’s nuts about your character, bottom, but they’re wrong for each other. You can be my sous chef. That’s not why I’m here. Olivia: Like it says in the play, the course of true love never did run smooth. But just like in the play, the universe always rights itself in the end. I bet you like it smoking hot, right? Me, I’M… I’m a more of a low-and-slow guy. Drew cain. Are you flirting with me?

Are you sure everything’s gonna be okay? What happened now? The sicilian thunderbolt. The stuff made from flowers that you tried to give me when I had the shingles? It serves many purposes.

[ Chuckles ] And it also makes you fall in love, just like the potion in “a midsummer night’s dream.” People swear by it. Now, leo mixed up a batch, and now it’s out there at the picnic somewhere. But what if all the couples get mixed up? Leo. Leo, that is highly unlikely. Although depending on the couples, that could be an improvement. Okay. Just in case… just in case… pinch of salt. Nonna, if you’re listening, hear our plea and set things right.

[ Chuckles ] You having a good time? Oh, yeah, I’m — I’m having a great time. But I don’t know when the last time was I had this good a time, actually. Same, yeah. It’s terrible. It’s abysmal. Right? It’s horrible. I guess, uh — I guess we know each other too well, huh? Well, we oughta. We go way back. Mm-hmm. We do. So why are you hiding out here with all the food and drinks and lawn games? Everything but the girl. I thought you and sam were solid. We were. Uh…we may have hit a roadblock. A big one. For months, I’ve been getting signals from you, and I told myself, “no way. We’re just friends.” And we are. And lately it’s felt different, and I’m not the only one who’s noticed. Oh, okay. I’ll bite. Who noticed? Olivia and brook lynn. They think there’s something going on between us. Well, those two have never met a pot they didn’t want to stir. True. Olivia wants everyone to fall in love, and brook lynn is a troublemaker with good intentions. But I don’t care about them. I’m asking you. From where you’re standing… what the hell’s going on between us? Oh, congratulations. That’s just — oh! Portia! Your fiancé just told me the good news. Fiancé? That’s got a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? It does. Speaking of rings…

[ Squeals ]

[ Gasps ] Oh, my gosh. Look at that. Can you believe that he found it at the bottom of the pool? What? Is that how you proposed to her? I mean, hiding a ring in a dessert, a cocktail — we’ve seen that before. But now in the pool? Wow. I didn’t figure she would see that coming. Well, you figured right, baby. Aww. That’s — that’s a beautiful ring. Nice. Nothing but the best for my baby, including champagne and strawberries waiting for us back at home. And… oh. …A few other surprises I know you’ll, uh… oh, la, la, la. Just wondering whether I need to hear this.

[ Laughs ] Just saying. I mean… right? We’re all friends. Ah, well…

[ Cellphone ringing ] Excuse me. I have to take this. Oh, no, no. Go, go, go. Now we can talk about you.

[ Chuckles ] Thank you so much for everything. I mean, you’re being so gracious, and I appreciate it. Why wouldn’t I be? Well, I know you and jordan… you’re friends. Commissioner ashford. Is everything okay? No, spencer, everything’s not okay.

Sounds like you took that shakespeare play a little too much to heart, leo. That’s where love happens. Mm.

[ Chuckles ] You know, I have seen that play many times before, and it teaches a very valuable lesson. You know what happens when you try and manipulate people’s feelings? It can cause trouble? Exactly. It’s a very good thing to remember. Okay, I’ll remember it. Good. Now, what I want you to do… let me help you off there. I want you to go out to that picnic and enjoy yourself. And most importantly, do not worry about this so-called potion. Okay. But I’ll just make sure while I’m at it. What does he mean “make sure”? I have no idea, but really, olivia… sicilian thunderbolt? There is plenty of magic to be found in this world, ned. You just need to know how to recognize it. Hey. Hey. Where you going? Um, I was headed to the stable. I think I left my phone there. Hmm. Think cody knows we’re, uh, on his turf?

[ Chuckles ] I don’t — I don’t know. I haven’t — I haven’t seen him. But I do understand why… he loves it here. It’s got all the creature comforts. Hm. Too bad I didn’t invite you to live in the stables. Maybe you would have moved in with me then. Oh. Ouch. Are you really worried? Because I don’t buy a soda for every beautiful woman that graces the interrogation room. Okay. This relationship is lopsided. You know my likes. You know my hobbies. You’ve met my family. You’ve been to my job. You’ve been to my job, too.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. Anyway, you know what I mean. I want to know you better. What kind of music are you into? When you’re eating on the steps at the chuck, what’s for lunch? There’s a reason you don’t know a lot about me. And it’s because… you might not like what you hear. Hey. Oh. Hey! You just missed dante. Oh, I’m not here to see dante. I’m here to see you. Oh. Now, I’m gonna say this fast because we always get interrupted. Brook lynn quartermaine, you are pigheaded, brash, and impossible to understand from one moment to the next. Well, in that case, mr. Harrison chase, you’re a pollyanna choirboy with a questionable sense of fashion. Oh. Um, you’re also caring… passionate… and incredibly sexy… and I’ve been falling for you for a long time now. And even if you don’t feel the same way about me, I-I still had to tell you, because we miss 100% of the shots that we don’t take. I couldn’t agree more. Thanks, spencer. Of course. Do you need me to call someone? Oh…I’m fine. Just… had a bit too much sun. Anna: It was just a surprise. Yeah, I-I had no idea. Really? It’s so beautiful. I know. It was. Hey, uh, excuse me, babe, I’m sorry, but I think we’re gonna have to put the champagne on ice a little bit longer. I have some business that can’t wait. Well, is everything okay at the savoy? Nothing I can’t fix. Okay. Okay. Well, that’s fine. We’ll just have to pick up our celebration a little bit later. Plan on that. Okay. Hey. Bye.

[ Chuckles ] You know, listen, jordan is my friend. Yes, that is true. But I feel like everyone’s moved on. And so I am very sincere in my congratulations. Thank you. I really, really appreciate that. I just want the best for the two of you. So do I. Curtis deserves nothing less. I can’t tell you what’s going on between us because, honestly, I’m not sure that I know myself. Do you? You know what? Forget I asked.

[ Chuckling ] I mean, I’m a grown woman, and I’m telling you that my friends think you’re crushing on me. So I’m officially embarrassed. So can we please just, uh, pretend like this conversation never happened? I mean, we could… …but I don’t think we should. Why not? Because the reason people are getting ideas about us… …is i am flirting with you.

[ Leo chuckles ] Brook lynn. Do you hear something? I-I thought I heard a mosquito buzzing around. Yeah. Yeah, I think there’s a big fella. I heard him, too. He was, uh — had to be three inches long. Right. Hey! Mosquitoes never grow larger than half an inch. Aha! I fell for your trap, didn’t I? You did. You know you shouldn’t be eavesdropping, leo. How can I eavesdrop when you weren’t talking?

[ Chuckles ] He’s got you there. You weren’t talking because you were kissing. And it’s all because of me. Sorry. That was a — that was a bad joke. Yeah, except… you weren’T… you weren’t joking. I hurt you… when I didn’t agree right away. I don’t know I would go that far. Yeah, I know you wouldn’t, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t true. And for that, I am… really so, so sorry. Why are you apologizing? You don’t have anything to apologize for. I’m the one who’s sorry, okay? I wanted too much too soon and I pushed you away. Hey. Well… …here I am.

[ Chuckles ] So now what? I don’t know. Maybe we — we can pick up where we left off and we hold off on the move-in talk until you’re… until you’re ready to talk about it?

[ Sighs ] See… that’s the thing, dante. I don’t know if I’m ever gonna be ready. You can’t really be surprised. No, I mean, I know what I felt, but I didn’T… think you would confirm it. So you’ve really been… flirting with you? Yeah. Just like you’ve been flirting with me. Okay, wait. That is not true. You are not gonna hang this all on me. No, no, no, wait. I told you that in this friendship that I would always be honest with you. You can’t do that for me? I’ve been flirting with you. And I look forward to seeing you in or out of the pool. Though in the pool is pretty damn spectacular. You see that right there? That? That’s flirting. Well, why hide it now? Unless… wow. Unless I’ve been reading this all wrong, and there’s really nothing underneath. Are you just kidding around? I’m not. No. Are you? No. What’s not to like about you, rory? I’m worried you will think I am boring.

[ Chuckles ] Let me guess. You have a stamp collection?

[ Laughter ] No, but have I told you that I’m working on a graphic novel? You’re an artist? Uh, check, please! Why would you think that i wouldn’t find that, like… I’m not an artist. Um, not really. I just doodle. Well, you got to start somewhere. Okay. What — what else are you good at? Cooking. Which, actually… I would like to cook you dinner at my place sometime. Hm. So, you’re telling me that you’re a physically active man who has artistic ambitions… and cooks? And you were worried that I was gonna find that boring?

[ Chuckles ] Well, when you put it like that… so, it’s my choice what we get to do today? Anything you want. Well, rest assured, I intend on spending the rest of my life trying to make curtis happy. One thing to bear in mind. Curtis values transparency more than anything. Meaning what, exactly? Meaning…I wasn’t able to give him that. I kept too many things from him, important things, and it ended our marriage. I just hope that you… don’t make the same mistakes that I did. Well, jordan, thank you for that. But curtis and I, we try not to keep any secrets from each other. Commissioner. Oh, thank you, spencer. That’s very kind of you. Feel better. Wait just a second, spencer. I’d like to have a word. Okay, selina. You called. I came. What might you want? Good afternoon to you as well, curtis, and felicitations. How’d you hear about it? How could I not? Every news report covered the dramatic final day of trina robinson’s trial. Yeah, right, well, we’re all relieved. No disrespect intended, but you could have just sent me a message. I am sending a message, curtis. I needed to express in person how pleased I am that my tip on where to find oz haggerty paid off. It did. I’m grateful. How grateful?

despite the flirting, I haven’t let myself consider you anything other than a friend. Why not? You’re sam’s ex and jason’s brother. Is that really what’s been holding you back? What’s been holding you back? Well, you’ve kind of been going through a lot these last several months. That’s an understatement. So, all things considered, what was i supposed to do? Put the moves on you while you were in the middle of a divorce? You considered putting the moves on me? Carly. Every man alive has considered putting the moves on you. I knew I pushed too fast. Hey. It wasn’t about the timing. I just got stuck in my own head. About lulu? Yeah. I just — I keep thinking that… …I could never measure up

[Voice breaking] To your memories of her. What are you talking about? We hadn’t been in that house together in years. No, I know, but I was already stuck in my own head and I just had this thought that I was… not who you want. What are you talking about? You’re the only person I want, sam. And I was gonna say the same thing about you. That’s good. But then all of a sudden you took the idea of living together off the table and I just thought the window had closed. No. I didn’t take it off the table, and that window… is always open for you, sam. Always. So you don’t really believe this potion business, do you? Queen titania wasn’t the only woman enamored with an ass. You do believe it. Okay, listen, ned. Nonna was madly in love with carlo, the village butcher, and he had eyes for her, too. Unfortunately, he was already promised to valeria, the milkman’s daughter. So nonna slips carlo a little sicilian thunderbolt. Bam! All of a sudden, goodbye village valeria. Hello, new life in palermo with nonna. Now, did the thunderbolt give him the courage to make a new life with nonna, or did he just think it did? Who knows? What difference does it make? So did, uh… did you slip me the thunderbolt when we first met? As if we needed it. You two drank… a love potion! We did? Mm-hmm. Wait, not the sicilian thunderbolt. The sicilian what now? It shows people who do they belong with. But it can also create confusion. Well, uh, certainly worked here. But in the future, buddy, maybe lay off the magic. You’re stressing yourself out. So it caused trouble with me, too? Exactly.

[ Mouths ] Thank you. Now buzz off, petito mosquito. Hey. I’m not a mosquito. Now…where were we? Brook lynn? Nonna tuccia’s recipes were very well-known in the old neighborhood. She had a gift. Oh, come on. You can’t think we kissed because of leo’s siena lightning. Sicilian thunderbolt. And don’t knock it. I have seen things. Okay, brook lynn… I have had feelings for you for a long time. Whatever’s in that lemonade, it has nothing to do with it. I believe you… but that doesn’t mean what we’re feeling right now is real. I am really sorry that I haven’t been in touch. I’m sure we’ve both been swamped. Yeah, we are overdue for that drink. Actually, are you allowed to have a drink? Every now and then, so… okay. …Yes. I had no idea that you would be here today, dr. Robinson. The very last thing I want to do is cause you yet more stress. So if my being here is going to be a problem for you… hey. What’s going on? What do you mean? Well, why did spencer tell you to feel better? Oh, it’s nothing. I just got a little dehydrated, that’s all. Hence the water. And then…warning portia about transparency?

[ Exhales sharply ] If you thought you knew something that could deeply impact your ex’s relationship, would you say something? I’m not saying that I’ve completely changed my mind about you, but I can certainly appreciate your sacrifice. Thank you, dr. Robinson. That means a lot. But I need you to understand something. Trina’s moved on from the trial, from whatesme tried to do to her… and from you. She’s so happy now, you know, finally. And because of what you did, because of what you attempted to do, I-I-I wish the same for you. Thank you for your congratulations. Now what do you really want from me? The savoy will soon be in receipt of an import. My people will take possession when the shipment arrives from the dock. What’s the product? I could tell you, but that would require deepening our arrangement, and I don’t think you’re willing to do that. Or are you? You were right the first time. That’s what I thought. In the meantime, I trust your staff will be discreet and not obstruct the transport of this delivery into and out of the savoy? My staff will not be involved, nor will I.

Poker games, that’s one thing, but I will not let you use me or the savoy to traffic illegal goods. I’m informing you as a courtesy because I appreciate our friendship. So that’s what this is? A friendship? You strong-arming me? Can we agree that without my assistance trina robinson might not be walking around free right now? We may have different definitions of friendship, curtis, but I think we can both agree that you’d rather have me as an ally than your adversary. If what I suspect is true, it would be life-changing information. And not for the good, I presume. It could cause serious problems. You are an investigator. If you have a hunch, you’re probably right. That’s what I’m afraid of. Though I do think the most important thing is not whether this information is true. What matters are your reasons for revealing it. Trina. Officer. Thank you for what you said, dr. Robinson. I hope you all have a lovely afternoon. Trina! Rory! [ Giggles ] What was that about? I’ll tell you later. I’m just happy that you’re here. Both of you. And you know, rory, you’re welcome to hang out with us anytime. Okay, mom, you’re being a little extra, um, and I can’t tell if it’s a good thing or a bad thing, so… um… well, actually, um… there is something that I-I-I do need to speak with you about. Something very important. You said that we would know when the time was right. Don’t you agree? I think that we need to… control our own fate and decide for ourselves. Okay. Let’s do it. Okay. Well, are you sure? About moving in? Yeah. Yes! Yeah? Absolutely. Yes. Whoa! Wait, wait. There’s one thing I need to say just to clear the air. Yeah. I respect the memories that you and rocco have made in that house, and I just want you to know that you don’t have to change a thing when the kids and i move in. You know what? I-I… I don’t think I actually want you and the kids to move in with me and rocco. Chase: I’m not following. When was the last time we were just chase and brook lynn? Are we chase and brook lynn right now? No, we’re client and manager. And before that, we were coconspirators shielding a baby from her homicidal father. Well, of course, we were gonna get closer when we were co-parenting bailey. I mean, that was bound to happen. Yeah, we were on an adventure. It wasn’t real life. I mean, what if we’re mistaking other feelings for something more? What other feelings? My guilt and your gratitude. Chase, I got you suspended twice. And — and you’re grateful because I’m helping you embark on a new career.

[ Scoffs ] I can’t believe you’re saying this right now. You don’t think I understand my own feelings? I would love it if these feelings were real. But how can we be sure? Okay. Don’t keep me in suspense. What’s the earth-shattering news? Oh, my god. Does this mean…? Curtis proposed. Aah!

[ Laughs ] When? About an hour ago. Where? In the pool.

In the pool?

[ Laughs ] Yeah. Okay. Okay. I guess, yeah, that could be romantic. It was. It really, really was. Oh, my god! You’re engaged! I’m engaged!

[ Both laugh ] Honey, I’m so glad you came here. I wanted to tell you in person so bad! Well, I am thrilled for you and curtis. Congratulations, dr. Robinson. Thank you, rory.

[ Laughs ]

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh, shoot. Oh, I have to take this. Um, but you know what? I’ll talk — catch up with you guys later. Have so much fun. Okay?

[ Giggles ] See ya. Seems like there’s a lot of good news today. Not for everybody. Any word from the da’s office? Just what I told you before. I report to pentonville in three days. That is so unfair that they’re giving you a three-month sentence. That is so unfair that they’re giving you a three-month sentence. You only left spring ridge for a couple of hours and you volunteered to go back. And the only reason why they know about it is because you tried to help me. I’m only sorry that I didn’t defend you sooner. You know, a buddy of mine is a co at pentonville. He says the cushiest work assignment is the library. If you want, I could check to see if he has any pull over assignments. Yeah, that’s — that is so sweet of you. I think what’s holding me back is knowing how complicated this might get. Agreed. So… whatever this is, we just, um… leave it alone? Maybe. You know, I learned to barbecue on an open grill, and — and with charcoal, you got to make sure that it’s really out when — when you’re done grilling. You got to close the lid, you got to close the vents, because the slightest stirring of air just… …causes that charcoal to reignite. Why do I get the feeling this is more than just a grilling tutorial? What I’m getting at is, um… we could try to ignore this and we could try to move on, but… something tells me that it’s gonna take a lot more than walking away to make this fire go out. You know what? Ing me. I only wanted to convey my sincere investment in our partnership.

[ Scoffs ] I’m gonna go. Something more pressing than our business? Ms. Wu, you summoned me while I was in the midst of a celebration. This was not a scheduled meeting. Are more congratulations in order? You know, trina’s exoneration. That’s all. An outcome that is celebrated by all, particularly by those of us who had a hand in it. I won’t delay your festivities any longer. My people will reach out about the shipment. I never agreed. And, curtis, I’m happy that your family is no longer in jeopardy. May your good fortune continue. Dr. Samuels? Hi, I-I’m dr. Portia robinson. I spoke with your office. Yes. Genetic counseling for your daughter, right? Yes, yes, yes, yes. I’ve — I scheduled a consultation and I can provide you with all of the family medical history. But, um, my daughter

[Chuckles] She’s just been so busy with work and school. And, um, as a physician, I was wondering if it would be okay for me to provide you with her dna sample for analysis? I’m afraid not. I can’t discuss results with anyone other than the patient seeking counseling, and I certainly can’t accept a sample without verifying consent. No. Yes, of course. Yeah. As soon as your daughter has time to commit to counseling, have her come see me. I’ll get her all the answers she needs. Okay. Thank you. If I s aid anything to curtis,it would be to protect him. Would that be the only reason? I mean, if — if I were going to do something or nothing at all, I would really want to understand my own reasons. I would, too. Right? Thanks, anna. Oh, please. Are you available for that drink like right now? Uh, yes, please. Let’s go. Lead the way. I need to head out. Enjoy the pool. You’re leaving already? You haven’t even gone in. Things to take care of before I report to pentonville. Thank you for the advice, officer cabrera. Call me rory. It’s good to see you happy, trina. Is this spot good? Yeah. It’s great. Sam: Wait. I don’t understand. You asked me to move in, and then now you’re — you’re changing your mind. I don’t want… you and the kids to move in with me and rocco. I want us to move in with you. Oh. Oh. “Oh” is how we got in this whole mess. Does that mean, “oh, that’s what you want?” No, no, no. It means, “oh, oh, I don’t want rocco to lose any of his memories with lulu.” He’s not gonna lose — he’s not gonna lose anything. Anything he wants to remind him about his mother he could bring with him. But really, all he needs is us… and a playstation and a fridge full food. Is that a yes?

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. It’s a yes. Yeah? Yeah. Okay. Um, well, I don’t know. What do you want to do? What — how should we tell them? I don’t know! I don’t know. Um, tell olivia. Olivia. Let’s put it in skywriting. Okay, that’s kind of like doing the same thing. But why don’t we start with telling the kids? Guys! Guess what! What? I saw chase and brook lynn kissing! Oh! ‘Bout time! Honestly, I thought it would never happen. Yeah. I wonder what it was that finally gave them that little push they needed. I know what it was. They drank the sicilian thunderbolt. Mystery solved! Come here, you.

[ Laughs ] Thank you, nonna. Come here. Group hug. Group hug. I love you. For god’s sake, say something. Brook lynn quartermaine, you are one of the bravest people I’ve ever met. I am? To a point. Oh. Thanks? You are absolutely fearless until it comes to risking your own heart. That whole soliloquy you delivered would give shakespeare a run for his money. But it won’t work. What won’t? This whole pushing me away thing that you’re doing. It’s an exercise in futility, because our feelings that we have for each other… they’re real. Feelings are one thing. But acting on them? That’s when you can get really hurt. Okay, I admit it. I’m scared. Well, then you’re in luck… ’cause I’m absolutely terrified. So much for being brave, huh? If you weren’t scared, you wouldn’t need to be brave. Well, I’m not gonna be scared all by myself. Are you in? Yeah, I’m all in. Great. Then we’ll be scared together. I think leo’s love potion worked. Maybe. Or maybe we made all this magic on our own. I think there’s a lyric in there. Carly: What has gotten into us? I’m betting it’s the apron that did it. It is rather fetching. Yeah. Or… we chalk this up to what it is. An attraction that we no longer ignore.

On the next “General Hospital” —

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Eva Diaz

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Selena Wu forces Curtis to accept one of her shipments at the Savoy as a way to repay her for finding the bartender who helped exonerate Trina and kept her from going to jail.

Jordan considers telling Curtis that Trina is his daughter and asks Anna’s advice without telling her any specific details. Ana tells Jordan to trust her instincts and get proof before talking to Curtis about something that will change his life.

Trina and Rory go on their first date but, later, when she and Rory run into Spencer, Trina tells Spencer how unfair it is he is going back to jail because he helped her.

Portia meets with the genetic counselor who tells her that she will have to meet with Trina for the counseling since she can’t do any tests or discuss medical history with anybody but the patient.

Sam and Dante have a long talk and decide that Dante and Rocco will move into her house.

Brook Lynn and Chase finally admit they love each other and kiss. After a long talk, they decide that, although they are scared to open their hearts to love, they are all in on this new phase of their relationship.

Drew and Carly also decide to stop ignoring their feelings for each other and kiss as they also start a new relationship.

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GH Transcript Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Posted on August 25, 2022 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Michael: Did, um, something happen? L-let’s sit on the couch.

[ Sighs ] Okay. Uh…

[ Inhales deeply ] Willow, you know, you can — you can tell me anything. Whatever it is, we’ll — we’ll figure it out together. I don’t know if we can this time. Okay. It sounds, uh — it sounds serious. But, hey, look. You know… look at everything we’ve survived so far. Right? We can handle anything. Hold on. You’re not welcome here. Hey! How’d you get roped into grillin’? All the q’s are doing their part, you know, trying to help out G.H. Plus, it just so happens… I’m a grill master. Really? Yeah. Show me what you got. Prepare to be amazed. You bear no responsibility for tommy’s death. You weren’t there. Tommy barely had any memories of you. He — he thought you had died when he was a child. Maybe if I had stayed, I could have prepared him for what was to come. If I had more courage… tommy might still be alive. We’d sell this better if you smiled even just a little bit. Never tell a woman to smile. Well, even if it could keep said woman out of prison? You don’t want any suspicion coming your way… shh, shh! …If esme’s body turns up. You are the one causing suspicion. I’m the one saving you, so play nice and let me. I didn’t ask for your help! Mr. And mrs. Cassadine, this is a party. Kindly take your fighting somewhere else.

Amore. Amore. Hey, leo. What are you doing? I’m helping. Oh. Brook lynn! Chase! I’m so glad you made it! Thanks for inviting me. Oh, what can I say? You’re my favorite client. I’m your only client. Also co-conspirator. Well, nothing solidifies a relationship quite like a mutually beneficial scheme. And I’m glad you see it that way, ’cause I could really use your help. Curtis: Dr. Portia robinson. God knows I love you. I love your kindness, your selflessness. I love the way you love family. I love that giggle of yours, especially when you’re laughing at my bad jokes. I love the way you support and encourage and bring out the best in me. And when I think about my future, I see you right there by my side. And I want us to spend forever together. My love… will you marry me?

Expected to be here.I’m one of the largest donors to the children’s wing. Of course you’d be invited. I just thought you’d have the sense to stay home. You don’t have to worry about nina ’cause she doesn’t — she didn’t want to come. She doesn’t want to cause any trouble. Oh, that’s a first.

[ Sighs ] You know what? It’s obvious you don’t like nina. But I will not tolerate you disrespecting her. Right, but you’ll tolerate her disrespecting our entire family? I don’t have time for this. Let me tell you something. If you ever do that again… …it will be the last time you close a door. Hi, leo. [ Chuckles ] Hi. Hi. I just, uh — I came to see if olivia needed any help. Oh, you — you just missed her. But I’m gonna head out to the grill and give drew a break. You want to — you want to come hang with me out there? Um, you know what? I’m gonna go check on scout. But I’m glad you have everything under control. Okay. Yeah. I was just thinking we — never mind. Is sam mad at you? Uh… it kinda seems like it, right? Don’t worry. She won’t be soon. Well, thanks, buddy. I appreciate that.

[ Knocks on table ] Hey, you know what? Don’t hang out in here for too long. Come outside and play a little bit, alright? Okay. Okay. I’ll see ya.

[ Clinking ]

Amore. Amore. So sorry. This is a party, right? And such an important fundraiser, too. Yeah, very generous of the quartermaines to throw this benefit for the G.H. Children’s wing. My mom sends her regards, said she’s sorry she couldn’t be here. Aww. That is very sweet of her. How is grandma lesley doing? Ah, grandmother and marcello. They are still recovering from the fire. They are honing in on a place in town… ah. …Last I spoke to my mother, so they’ll probably be moving in soon, but my mother will stay there until they’re completely settled. As any good daughter should. Well, thank her. Tell her that we’re sorry that we missed her here today. And about before, just forget it. I-I understand that sometimes couples need to squabble, even at the most inopportune moments, right?

[ All chuckle ] You almost got us caught. Me? You were the one raising your voice. You brought up the topic right here, in public. This is precisely why I don’t need your help. Well, I didn’t ask to be dragged into this, but it is too late to go back now. Oh, darling. It’s never too late. You want my help? One hundred percent. Anything you need, I’m your girl. Anything? Um…

[ Chuckles ] Look. I need a partner for the three-legged race. It’s kind of my jam. Not to brag. That’s not how I took it. Okay, I know it sounds silly, but it’s something that I always used to crush back when I was a cop, you know, at the department picnics. Right. Yeah. No. I’ll — I’ll do it. Really? Yeah. Oh, my gosh. You are the greatest. Thank you.

[ Laughs ] You got it. Yuri: Miss brook lynn. Mr. Chase. Hey! You’re, uh, still together. Oh, we’re not

together, together. I-it’s so good to see you, yuri. Yeah. How’s it going? What do you got there? This is draniki. It’s a potato dish from belarus.

[ Speaks native language ] Yum! Okay. Well, let’s go find a platter and we’ll put it out. Come. Hey, uh, don’t be late. I’m counting on you. I can assure you that your being gone had nothing to do with tommy’s death. You don’t know the whole story. Has tj told you about my medical condition? No. He respects your privacy. And so do I. Don’t feel you owe me an explanation. No, no. It’s alright. I want to. I want to. Jordan, I’ve been — I’ve been ashamed of my medical condition for way too long, and I’m not gonna give it power over me anymore. The reason I left my family was because I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. I see. And you were afraid you’d bring harm to them? Harm, shame. The whole stigma. You see, folks understand mental illness a lot better now than they did back in the day. I was so afraid of the diagnosis, I left my family. I got treatment. It’s under control now. Marshall, that’s very brave. I’m sorry you lost so much time with your family. I’m glad you’re back in their lives. I — I know tj’s glad you’re back. Yeah, yeah, and all that — all that is a dream come true. But…

[ Exhales heavily ] So now… look, I feel — I feel I still may have brought harm to my sons. How so? Schizophrenia can be passed down genetically. Both tj and shawn told me tommy wasn’t in his right mind when he was killed. So you think that tommy may have been having an “episode” of some sort? Yeah.

[ Voice breaking ] I wish I was with my boy. I wish I was with my boy when he was going through those struggles. Forget that. Look. I’m not trying to overstep here. But… can you tell me what your marriage to tommy was like? Thinking back, did you see any signs? Portia : I don’t even knowwhat to say. This is the last thing I was expecting today. When you know it’s right and you’re staring at your forever love every morning, you don’t wait another day. Curtis, I love you. I love you so much. We fit so well together. I had only been focused on trina a-and loading myself up with work. Forgot to even think about what i wanted, what I wanted out of life. And then you came back into it. And it feels like the clouds, they just, like, opened up. And all these possibilities are available for me now. You know? Love and happiness. And security. And you’ve given me all of those things. And that’s what I want for us. I want that forever. So is that a yes? Yeah.

[ Exhales sharply ] Curtis, I’m gonna marry you. Oh, my god. Oh, my god! She said yes!

[ Applause ] Aah! Wait, wait, wait.

[ Cheers and applause ] Yeah!

Congratulations to you both. Wishing nothing but happiness for you. Thank you. Thank you so much, tj. Yeah, I really appreciate it. And, you know, I’m really glad you could be here and be a part of this. Yeah, actually, I’M… meeting mom here for lunch. So I better get back to my table. But congrats again.

[ Chuckles ] So, okay, I have to know. Tell me everything. How long have you been planning this? Oh, baby, I knew for months, but I wanted to wait until the, uh, situation with trina was settled. Yes. Yeah, yeah. We have had our plate full. But now all things are better now. Yeah. Better than I ever could have even hoped. Eee!

[ Giggles ] I can’t believe you proposed in front of all of these people. Oh, baby, I had my eyes on you and you alone. But now I am ready to tell the world… oh, my… …that you agreed to be my pretty wife. Oh, and trina! We have to tell trina! Oh, she’s got plans right now, but she’s gonna be so excited. Ohh! I know. Well, we’ll tell her tonight. And if she gets home late, we’ll tell her tomorrow. We can tell her whenever. ‘Cause you know what?

[ Whispering ] We’ll be together.

[ Whispering ] For the rest of our lives.

[ Chuckles ] A lifetime. I’ve dealt with people with schizophrenia in the field. I know enough about the symptoms, and I suppose I have a rudimentary understanding of the illness. Looking back on our marriage… I can’t say I observed any signs of schizophrenia in tommy. Oh, man.

[ Claps hands ] Good. Good. Y-you’re certain? Your son was suffering from ptsd at the time of his death. But what pushed him over the edge was… my infidelity and discovering that tj was not his biological son. So if anyone is to blame, it’s me. I’m truly sorry for the part I played in tommy’s death. It’s my cross to bear, not yours. You know, you can’t go to heaven dragging hell along with you. I guess that’s the title of the composition I’ve been writing my whole life. Watching myself and other people play all the notes… trying to distract from their pain and sorrow and insecurities. Except we’re just dragging along the same torment were running from, compounding it. Look at me. I’ve dragged around fear, pain, and guilt seems like damn near a lifetime. And it wasn’t until — it wasn’t until I set them down that I got free. And I was able to come — come here to port charles and… find and discover everything I’d lost. Blaming yourself won’t bring tommy back. And lord knows, after all the mistakes I made, I… I’m in no position to judge you. As you can see, I-I’m still struggling. And that’s why, jordan… …I forgive you, jordan. I forgive you. How can you? Look, I’m not gonna pretend I wasn’t angry when I heard what happened between you and tommy and shawn. But I know life. In life, you got all these unexpected blue notes. To tell you the truth, on one level, I was — I was kind of relieved that I couldn’t have passed down my disease to tj, that he was safe. Ain’t nothing about this gonna change my feelings for tj, not one bit. He’s a fine young man. In fact, I couldn’t love the boy more if he were my own flesh and blood. Tj loves his grandpa, too.

[ Chuckles ] And I am so glad we finally met, marshall ashford. Well, I’m glad we met, too. Maybe now… maybe now you’re gonna lay that burden down. Okay, with grilling, timing is everything. Okay. Yeah. Hey. I’m, uh, here to relieve you of your grilling duties. Oh. At least temporarily. Don’t go too far, you know? You have to relinquish your mighty tongs. Wow! Well, you know what? With an apron like that, I’m sure the grill is in great hands. Here you go, man. Cheers. I like that. I like that. Carly: Ahh. Alright. Okay. Well, hey, you want to, uh, go for a walk? Maybe we can play some games? We might be still able to sign up for the three-legged race. Oh, my god. I haven’t played that in so long. All the more reason to do it. We’d make a great team. I agree. Okay. Shall we? Okay. Michael, you have every right to your feelings about your father and nina. But this picnic is to benefit the children’s wing at G.H. Sonny’s here to support that cause. So today is about charity and gratitude. Just for today, why don’t we put our personal issues aside? Uh, yeah. Okay. Have fun at the picnic.

[ Sighs ] You okay? Yeah. Look, willow. You, uh — you are really incredible. Everything going on right now, y-you’re the only one who can…keep me grounded. Hey. Never underestimate yourself, michael. You can pull yourself back from the brink without me. Nah, nah. No. Seriously. I’m so much stronger with you by my side. You’re everything to me, willow. And I do not know what I would do without you.

–You were gonna — you were gonna tell me something. It can wait. I mean, you just had a run-in with your father. Oh, that’s fine. Hey. I’m over it. Alright? I want to know. What’s on your mind? Hey! Somebody was asking for mommy and daddy! Mommy, let’s play the games! Absolutely. Thanks, olivia. Oh, it’s my pleasure. Now get out there and have fun, you guys!

[ Laughs ] See you. You heard olivia. We need to get out there. I want to spend the day with my two favorite people. -Me too! Let’s go! -[ Chuckles ] I’m so glad we could make this work today. I had a wonderful conversation with your grandfather. I want to hear all about it, but — but first I have to tell you something. Portia and curtis are here. Okay. It’s fine if you want to ask them to join us. It’s not that. Um… curtis just proposed to portia. And she said yes.

[ Exhales sharply ] I guess I should have expected it. They did just buy that house together. I know, but it’s still a bit of a shock. Are you okay? Ooh! Life sure does change on a dime, doesn’t it?

[ Chuckles ] Yes. I mean, just the other day, things were as bleak as they ever could have been. Trina’s future was up in the air, and the only man that could exonerate her was in a coma. But we got through it. Together. Yes, we did. And now trina’s future is clear. She can do whatever she wants with her life. And our future, well, it’s as bright as this diamond. Soon you’re gonna be my husband. How soon? Not soon enough. I agree.

[ Chuckles ] Alright! We are down to the final two teams. Team number one… yes! …Carly corinthos, drew cain!

[ Laughs ] And team number two, brook lynn quartermaine and harrison chase. Drew: Oh-ho! No! Teams, on your marks! How’s that? Good? Okay. Oh, hey, sonny. Is nina with you? No. Ohh. You didn’t want to stir the pot, huh? That’s wise. How about avery? Is she having a good time? Yeah, she — she’s having a blast. She’s getting her face all painted. Oh, that’s so cute. She loves that. I’ll see ya. Oh, hey, wait, sonny. Don’t go. Just keep me company for a minute, huh? I wanted to thank you again for, um… helping trina the way you did. Yeah. I did it for trina. Still. I appreciate it. T-there’s been no justice for josslyn and cameron. It’s too bad that esme left town. Rats. They know when to jump ship, don’t they? I heard she posted something on social media from the south of france. Which is surprising because you — you said that s-she would never be found. I was wrong. Happens from time to time. Yeah, but, you know, it just seems like an amateur move from esme. Maybe you can shed some light — that’s enough, sonny. What do you mean, “that’s enough”? I’m just talking to ava. Well, ava doesn’t know anything about esme, so leave her alone. Or what?

-okay. -Ohh! Oh, they’re down! They’re down! We got it! Oh, the champions! Whoo! We did it! Ohh! You’re amazing. Ned: Team carly and drew! Sorry to interrupt your celebration, but, uh, tj just told me the good news. Congratulations to you both. Thank you, jordan. Thank you. May I see the ring? Oh. [ Chuckles ] Yeah. It’s beautiful. I’m very happy for you two. That means so much to me. Well, I’m gonna give you two a second. Excuse me. Are you really that happy for us? All I’ve ever wanted is for you to be happy. Hm. I want the same for you. You know, I’m trying to learn how to “lay down my burdens” so I can move on. Just like you have. Your dad is back in your life and you have a new beginning with portia. I truly wish you the best of everything. You’re a class act. And I really appreciate everything you’ve done for portia and for trina and for me. Hey, my job is to stop injustice. I’m just trying to keep my promise to the people of this city. Well, sometimes the job entails testing the boundaries.

[ Alarm blaring ] And I know you take that very seriously. So I really appreciate your…discretion. If you’re referring to oz haggerty’s recovery and the circumstances that allowed it to happen… I am. Then there’s something I have to say about that. Drew: Okay!

[ Cheers and applause ]

[ Indistinct conversations ] I’m so sorry. I was such a klutz. Ah. It’s okay. Uh, I’m in the mood for something cold. I’m gonna… drew: What’d I tell ya? First cornhole, now the three-legged race! Whoo! Look out, tug-of-war! We are unstoppable. Yes! You thirsty? Yeah. Yeah. I’ll get you something to drink. Okay. Okay. Congratulations. Oh. Thank you. You two make a great team. We do. Just stay away from my wife. I wouldn’t take another step. I don’t need your permission to talk to ava or anybody else. It’s none of your business. Stay out of it. I’m not one of your minions that you can order around. If you don’t stay away from my wife, there are gonna be consequences. Oh, nikolas!

[ Scoffs ] What consequences? You’re really overreacting here. I’m gonna tell you what I told your uncle! Take your best shot! And we’ll see what happens! Sonny, excuse us. Please.

[ Door closes ] What the hell was that? My sentiments exactly. What are you doing?! Why are you provoking sonny? He was the one that was way out of line. Not me. I can handle sonny. I’ve been dealing with him for years. I am your husband. It’s my job to defend you. You’re my husband. It was your job to be faithful. And you couldn’t manage that. So let’s drop the pretense. This was much more about you and your issues with sonny than it was about coming to my rescue. Well, I will always come to your rescue, ava. No matter how hard you push me away. I know. I messed up. But I love you. And I will always be there for you. Willow: I don’t think wiley quite gets the concept of the egg and spoon race.

[ Laughs ] Michael seems like a very patient teacher. He’s the best dad. I spoke with dr. Westbourne. She told me you had an appointment? I’m going to postpone treatment until I’m in my second trimester. It’s just… a few more weeks. I just… I can’t lose another baby. I know you probably don’t approve. Willow, if this is the right choice for you, I support that. It is. Thanks.

[ Both chuckle ] I take it you haven’t told your family yet? I was going to. I… I’ve decided to wait until I start treatment. I’m still going to suggest that you tell your family. Especially since you’ve decided to postpone treatment. If I tell michael… he’ll try to convince me to start treatment immediately. I don’t want to fight with him for the next few weeks. We just finished one big battle. I want to enjoy this time. There is lots of research that shows patients benefit from a strong support system. I’ve made my choice. I’m not ruining the few good weeks we have left with fighting and tears. This, what we have right now… this is what it’s all about. My decision is the best choice for my family. Hey! Are you bringing lemonade to the guests? Oh, that is so thoughtful of you. Thank you so much for helping me out today. You’re welcome. You always help me, mom. So it’s my turn to help somebody else. Olivia: That is so sweet.

[ Chuckles ] You keep up the good work, okay? I love you. Okay.

[ Chuckles ] -Okay. -What, what, what? Carly, it is just the two of us. Okay. You can be honest. Are you and drew a thing? What? Oh, my god! Are you kidding me? Olivia asked me the same thing. I’m gonna tell you what I told her. Drew and I are just friends. Oh, yeah. No, no. I-I got that. Especially how you were just all over each other. Oh — what are you talking about? No, no, no. Look. I get it, carly. It’s — it’s complicated. You and my family have a long and not-so-peachy history. And he’s jason’s twin, sam’s ex. But you two have some serious chemistry. You should go for it. Oh, like you’re going for it with chase? Anyone with eyes can see the way you guys look at each other. Chase is my client. Okay? T-there can’t be anything between us. But you want there to be. Right?

What I want for me and chasedoesn’t matter, okay? You’re changing the subject. We’re still talking about you and drew. I’m gonna talk to drew before people get the wrong idea. Are they, though? Yes, speaking to drew is a good idea because from what I’ve observed, there’s definitely some real feelings growing. And deal with it now before the situation gets all muddled and hopelessly mired in mixed signals and regrets because you’re just too afraid or took too long to have that conversation. Wow. That’s some really great advice. Maybe you should take it. Chase: Leo! My man. Have you seen dante and sam? No, but we need another person for tug-of-war. Are you in? You’ll be on my team. Sure! Awesome. Save me a spot on the rope! As far as I’m concerned, mr. Haggerty woke up just in time to exonerate trina. I’m glad he did. Trina’s free, which is all that matters. And the elevator? Ahh. I had heard it had been on the fritz again. They don’t make elevators like they used to. Like I said. Class act. Mom, I-I swear I did not know curtis was proposing when I suggested we meet here. Tj, I’m okay. I know you and uncle curtis are on good terms, but still, it has to be hard hearing he’s engaged. I’m happy for curtis. He and portia are a good match. So h-how’d it go with marshall? You said you had a good talk? The best. Marshall forgave me for everything that happened with tommy. And he told me about his diagnosis. That was some conversation. It was. Marshall was worried your dad might have inherited his predisposition for schizophrenia… and that’s what led to tommy’s death. But I told him I’d never seen any signs when we were married. I think that brought him some comfort. I bet it did. Curtis should tell marshall that he’s considering genetic counseling. For himself, in case he decides to have children. Of course. Curtis would want children of his own. He and portia would make good parents. Need a hand? I’ve got it. You here by yourself? Yes, I am. Seems to be the question of the day. I just figured that nina wouldn’t be able to resist rubbing carly’s nose in your new relationship. Well, you’re wrong. Can’t you just be divorced and live your life? ‘Cause that’s what we’re trying to do, and everybody just… seems to have a judgment. Well, I would think that you would be immune to that at this point in your life. Yeah, I am, but that doesn’t mean I like it. I mean, take — take you and me. We’ve known each other even — even before carly. We have — we have a son together. Can’t you wish me well? I mean, dante’s happy for me. Can’t you be?

At first I didn’t get it, but then it was fun. And daddy and I won! I know! I saw! Didn’t you hear me cheering?

[ Chuckles ] Today is perfect! And I agree. Everything is perfect. Hey. Thank you for reminding me what’s most important. I love you, mommy! Well, you know what the best part is for me? What’s that? It’s that now you and trina are officially my family. Well, I already think of you, tj, and marshall as part of my family. And even aunt stella. Yes.

[ Chuckles ] Can’t forget aunt stella. I know.

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh. It’s the hospital. I — I thought you — I really need to take this. But I thought you were off today. I am, but it’ll only take a second. And then we can talk about trina’s upcoming party. Okay. Hi. Hi. This is dr. Portia robinson. Yes. H-has an appointment opened up yet? No, but that’s three weeks away. I’ve already been waiting for an appointment for genetic counseling. Yes, please. The soonest available spot. No, it’s not concerning me. Um, it’s — it’s concerning my daughter. I do want you to be happy, sonny. I just wish you would have found your happiness with literally anyone else in the world. Sorry to disappoint you. But sometimes life chooses who you’re with. Mom! I got to talk to you! I’ll let you — I’ll you get to it. Hey. What’s up, honey? I made nonna’s sicilian thunderbolt for sam and dante. Really? Why didn’t I think of that? Well, did it work? I don’t know. I put the cups down for just a minute. But when I came back, all the cups were gone! So you only put the sicilian thunderbolt in some of the cups? Only two! And I don’t know what happened to them. What if I messed up everything? Hey, sam. Have you seen brook lynn? Wait. I’m sorry. What? Uh, never mind. Look, I don’t want to intrude, but… you look like you could use a friend. I’m available. Whoa! Whoa! Easy there! Hey. Sorry. My bad.

[ Chuckles ] Looks like, uh, cornhole’s free. How about it? Are you kidding? Well, why not? Or you afraid I’ll beat you? I… in your dreams. Back at it, huh? Yep. Hot dog?

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GH Transcript Monday, August 22, 2022

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Olivia: Okay, status report. Dante: Uh, coolers are full. Got some meat in there, got drinks in there for kids and grown-ups alike. Okay. Dining tent is up. The tables are set. Parking valet is ready to go. Where’s willow? She’ll be here soon. She definitely does not want to miss the — all: The first annual picnic to support the G.H. Children’s wing! Yeah. Who is this now? Oh. He works for sonny. Hope I’m in the right place. Well, we’ll see about that. What are you doing here, dex? I don’t appreciate being kept waiting, spencer. Sorry, ava. I’m a little busy, since I have to report to pentonville soon. Because you admitted on the stand that you broke out of spring ridge? I was trying to give trina an alibi. Her jury needed all the reasonable doubt that they could get. That’s very noble. But since you never do anything that doesn’t benefit you somehow, the obvious question is, what is your angle? Willow, hey. I thought you’d be at the picnic. I will be. I just… I need to meet with dr. Westbourne first. Right. Right. Here’s hoping I’m still in the mood for a picnic when we’re done. You don’t have to answer this, of course, but… no. I haven’t told michael yet. Seems pretty simple, right? It’s four words. Four words. “Michael, I have leukemia.” Look, I know it’s — it’s going to be difficult, but you deserve all of the support you can get. If I was in michael’s place, I would want to be there for you. There you are. Hello, willow. Commissioner ashford. Good to see you. Well, I should get going. Thanks. See you. So, mom, what brings you by? I was following up on a case, and I thought, since I’m here, maybe we can have lunch. That sounds great. Um… so how about I meet you at the metro court in, um… in — T.J. Why do I get the sense that you’re trying to get rid of me? Because I am. Hear that sound? What sound?

[ Sighs ] The sound of contentment. Mm. Peace. It’s almost as if… all things are right with the world.

[ Laughing ] That part, yeah.

[ Sighs ] And now that trina is free and she doesn’t have to worry about that anymore, we can finally just enjoy the summer. Yes, we can. Look, I know this whole ordeal has taken a toll on you and trina. Not just because of the trial, but — the things that we had to do to get the result that we wanted. But you took most of the risk. You got oz to testify before that jury rendered its verdict. Well, that was all because of you. I-I mean, thank you so much for your support. There’s no way I could have even thought about going through all of that if you weren’t standing right by my side every step of the way. Well, if it was up to me, that’s exactly where I would be for the rest of our lives. You’ve been very mysterious about what we’re doing today. Because I want you to guess. That’s all. Well, I can’t guess, ’cause I don’t have a clue. Okay, the G.H. Fundraiser picnic, right, is today at the quartermaines’. Yes, I know that. Just like I’m sure you know that I was pointedly not invited. But I was, and I want you to come as my date. You want me to be your date at the quartermaines’? Yeah. I’m one of the hospital’s largest donors, and I can bring who I want. And the fact that my presence would really stick it to the q’S… is that why you’re inviting me, or is it just an added bonus?

[ Laughing ]

The rest of our lives? Wow. I like the sound of that. Well, I’m glad, because, you know, it’s time we started talking about our future. Oh, okay. What did you have in mind? Well — curtis, portia. Hey. I’m so glad I ran into you. You here to enjoy the pool? Oh, no, no. I’m here on business, actually. I picked up a gig at the metro court gardens next week. I’m here going over some last-minute details, and there’s some pretty fine details in there, if you know what I mean. Congratulations, pop! Congratulations. That’s really wonderful. We’ll be sure not to miss it. Well, you know I always play better for family. Look, I’m going to leave you two to your rest and relaxation, alright? Why don’t you stay? Why don’t you hang out with us? No, no, no. I’m not dressed for this, okay? Besides, I got an appointment over at G.H. Is, uh, everything okay? Yeah, yeah. Everything’s fine. It’s just a check-up, that’s all. You know what? What the heck? I can sit for a minute, right? Right. Okay! Here we go. Why not? Oh, man. You know, portia, I can’t tell you how much I’m waiting to celebrate trina’s victory in court. Yes, it’s gonna be amazing. It’s going to be a party to remember, trust that. Anything I can do to help, just let me know. You know what? I think you’ve already done your part. I talked to trina, and she told me that you spoke to her and influenced her to plead not guilty and to stand up and fight. I’m glad I could help, but I only told trina the truth. The biggest mistake in my life was running away from my family. How are you coping with the news? That I have cancer? It’s terrifying. Surreal. I know it’s a lot to take in. But it’s not all bad news. We did catch it early, so we can do something about it. I know chemotherapy is the recommended course of treatment. Starting as soon as possible. Right. I did some research on my own, but online or in my studies, one thing was consistent across the board. If I start chemo now, I could harm or even lose the baby. Is that right? Yes. That is true. I don’t want pick a fight with anybody. I just want you to come as my date. That’s what we’re doing, right? Right here? That party is going to be full of people who despise me, sonny. It’s not a family event. It’s for the hospital. You have every right to be there. Well, it means so much that you want me to be there and that you’ll fight for me. I would never let anyone disrespect you. I know that. And that’s exactly the reason why I’m not going with you. I’m delivering the raffle prize donated by corinthos coffee. Ooh, what’d sonny sent us? It is a state-of-the-art espresso machine and a year’s supply of coffee. It’s out in my car. You have a year’s supply of coffee in your car?

[ Laughing ] Well, it’s an S.U.V., Actually. But no, I have a few bags and a gift certificate for the rest. You drink a lot of coffee, little man? I don’t drink any, so a year’s supply would be…zero. Good math. How about I walk you to your car now? I’ll bring in the machine. No, I’ll get someone to unload it. You work for sonny? Yeah. Come in. Have something to eat. Come on, sweet pea.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh, great. There’s an issue with the sound system in the tent. Gonna go fire up the grill.

[ Sighs ] It was nice meeting you. Dex. Nice meeting you. Brook lynn. Cool name. I know.

[ Crunching ] Dex, I told you not to come here. Yeah, it’s an emergency, okay? Sonny’s pissed. After all that work, your plan could be going down in flames. What was my angle? Mm-hmm. I knew you were up to something. I just couldn’t figure out what that was. You asked me whose side I was on. Well, good news, now you know I was team trina the whole time. Well, that’s obvious now. But trina didn’t know it. Do you have any idea how much you hurt her? Do you know that from the moment she met you, she insisted that there was good in you? Despite the lies, despite esmé, despite all of it, she believed in you. Spencer, if she had known that you returned that faith, this would not have been as difficult for her. I thought that I was doing the right thing. Yeah, of course you did, because widespread chaos seems right to you, so that’s what you do. You cassadine men are the same. You hurt somebody that you claim to care about, then you swear that you’re sorry, that you had good reason, but… it’s too little, too late. What do you want from me? How about some honesty? Is that a joke? Ava, you’re the most deceitful woman that I know. You lied to me when I was a child. You promised me that you were going to testify against valentin. I didn’t lie. I changed my mind. And when half your face gets melted off, pretty boy, then you can tell me that you would not have done the exact same thing. I can only hope that my father doesn’t give in when you inevitably come crawling back to him. You want honesty, spence? I got some honesty. I have truths that will lay you to waste. Yeah? Take your best shot. Okay. Just remember, though, you asked for it.

what are you waiting for? You see, you have this fantasy that without me, you and your father would be as close as when you were a boy. But I am not the problem. I never have been. The fact is, esmé and your precious daddy — ava! Don’t say anything that you’re gonna regret. Oh, I’m not gonna regret it. I’m gonna savor it. Savor what? What are you talking about? Whatever your reasons, whatever you say right now is only gonna hurt you, not spencer. That sounds like a threat. Is that a threat? If it is, I think you ought to walk it back. It’s not a threat. It’s just… some perspective, okay? My son is going to a maximum security prison for 3 months. You’ve been to prison, and I’m sure that you never want to go back. Depends on the alternatives. Whatever animosity exists between you and spencer, the one thing you both need to remember is esmé is gone. And good riddance. I’m only sorry that she’s not going to pay for what she’s done. Your mistakes are — are water long under the bridge. I just… I just want us to move forward, you know? In fact, portia and i were just talking today, earlier, about the future, and I’m so glad you’ll be a part of it. So am I. Well, that’s what I want, too. I’ve been worried for so long, terrified that my schizophrenia would pose a threat to everyone I hold dear. Even though I wasn’t having any symptoms, it still, it… it hung around my neck. Like the meds could stop — stop working at any moment, which is possible. And if they did, man. I just — I just couldn’t risk hurting anyone, or even — even embarrassing anybody. But you know what? You don’t have to worry about anything like that anymore. Right, I mean, even if it did get worse, not that it will, you know we’ll always be here for you. I appreciate that, son. All in all, I’ve been lucky. In fact, I was wondering, curtis, have you — have you thought any more about getting genetic counseling? Oh, I’ve been pretty busy lately. And even if curtis did inherit the genetic predisposition for schizophrenia, he’s far past the usual age of onset. Anyway, there’s no reason to even think about curtis having symptoms. I mean, a predisposition, that’s no guarantee that the illness will actually develop. Thank god you were spared that. Yeah. I mean, it looks like I’m in the clear. The only reason I would get tested is if I were to have children, because they could be affected. Wait, is that the plan? Are you two gonna give me some more grandchildren?

[ Laughter ] Marshall told me that he made an appointment here today, and I just — I figured the two of you shouldn’t cross paths, considering… considering the tragedy of tommy’s death? Right. I assume your grandfather won’t be too pleased to meet me. I mean, he’s been in town for quite a while, and the two of you have never been in the same place at the same time. Obviously, that’s not a coincidence. I’ve kept my distance. I didn’t want to get in the way of the chance for you to know your grandfather. But it looks like he’s here to stay. I hope so. Then I don’t think it’s practical to keep avoiding marshall, unless that’s what you want. Dante? Mm-hmm? Are you coming to my play? It’s this, “a midsummer night’s dream” by william shakespeare. I wouldn’t miss it, man. It’s a bit of an adult kind of play, isn’t it? The entire show is 30 minutes long, and no one kid is on the stage for more than 10 minutes, so… I play bottom. That’s a funny name. It sure is. He turns into a donkey, so I get to wear a donkey head. It’s really cool. Nice. I’m totally loving this theater therapy. Mm-hmm. It allows the kids to use their god-given communication skills. You know, to ask clearly for the things that they want and they need. Oh, yeah? Might be nice if they had something like that for neurotypical adults, huh? Really, ma? Okay, sorry. Sam is out with danny and scout on the front lawn, setting up the games. Good. Maybe you should go out there and give her a little bit of help. Unless, you know, you think that’s moving too fast for sam. Maybe I will. Maybe I won’T. Sorry.

[ Breathes deeply ] What was that? Sorry, I shouldn’t say anything. Well, did you promise not to say anything? Good point. Okay. Sam and dante — he wants her to move in, and she’s afraid that it’s moving too fast. She’s not ready to take that next step.

[ Crunching ] Mm-hmm. You know what the two of them need?

[ Mouth full ] Oh, no, no, no. You don’t mean… they need to be hit by a good, old-fashioned — both: Sicilian thunderbolt! You want dante to be hit by italian lightning?

[ Both laugh ] No. Honey, it’s not an actual thunderbolt. C’mere, c’mere, c’mere. My nonna tuccia had a very special recipe called a sicilian thunderbolt. Mm-hmm. Now, listen to me. This very simple concoction had the power to unite reluctant lovers and make them see that they were destined to be together. What do you mean? Okay. If two people — let’s just say, for instance, sam and dante — if they’re really meant to be together, they drink the sicilian thunderbolt, and suddenly, the clouds are lifted from their eyes and they’re able to see their undeniable true love for each other. A love potion. Yeah. Like oberon makes for titania. Kind of. Well, the love potion in the play would make the person fall in love with the next person they see, which would be a no-no. We don’t want that. That’s good. But for the sicilian thunderbolt to work, the two people have to be right for each other. Then why do they need the sicilian thunderbolt? Well, sometimes people just need… they’re taking their own sweet time, and what they really need is a good, swift kick in the —

[ Clears throat ] They — they just need a little push. Encouragement. Exactly. That’s exactly it. How does it work? Because your fetus’s organs are developing in the first 12 to 14 weeks, chemo in the first trimester can cause severe birth defects or even miscarriage. Terry said my cancer is still in the earliest stage, so I think chemo has to wait until my baby’s further along. And that would be ideal, but delaying treatment can be extremely risky. We’re only talking a matter of weeks. When dealing with cancer, conventional wisdom is that any delay is dangerous. If it has time to spread, you could not only lose your baby, willow, you could lose your life. Well, I won’t accept that. I’ve already lost one child. I will not lose another.

I think you’ll survive. Yeah, but I’d have such a better time if you were there. Oh, no, you won’t, sonny. Okay, here’s what will happen. Michael’s gonna confront you — one, because you showed up at all, and two, because you showed up with me. And then, carly, she’ll pretend that she doesn’t care that we’re together, and then she’ll inevitably find some reason to confront me about something. It’s none of their business what guest I bring. Except it is, because wiley will probably be there, and willow and everyone else will do everything possible to keep me… away from him. And that will hurt. And meanwhile, everyone will be watching and whispering. And olivia, she’ll be waiting in the wings, just waiting for her chance to give me a piece of her mind. And there you’ll be, fighting this nonstop battle and making sure no one disrespects me. That’s really not my idea of a good time. Well, let’s hear it, ava. What’s this big truth that you were going to tell me? The guards can’t protect you at pentonville. Prison is a dangerous place, especially for a young man of means. You can’t scare me. Besides, uncle sonny has people looking out for me in there. No one can look after you 24/7. You have to be careful. Watch out, ava. You keep talking like that, I’m gonna start thinking you care. Well… you did try to help trina, even though you messed it up. So close. So close to being a human being, ava. I’m gonna head out. Okay, we were supposed to talk about your trust fund. Do what you want. You always do anyway. It’s not like I’m going to need it behind bars. Thank you for not telling spencer about me and esmé. I didn’t do it for you. I know. I did it because of those not-so-subtle hints you were dropping. What are you gonna do, nikolas? You gonna turn me in if I don’t behave? That’s not what I was saying at all, ava. If esmé’s body is ever found, you knowing that I slept with her gives you motive to have killed her. And your only hope is to convince the world that you and I are in a happy marriage, which means that you are going to have to move back to wyndemere…

today. I’m touched by your concern, T.J., But I take responsibility for my part in the confrontation between tommy and shawn. Honestly, I’d rather clear the air between marshall and I. Are you sure? You want marshall in your life, which means marshall and i are going to bump into each other at holidays, special occasions, and just randomly. I love having more family. I love it. But you’re my mom, and I never want you to feel uncomfortable in my home. Olivia: The sicilian thunderbolt recipe was passed down generation after generation. I think I still have a copy of it up in my hope chest. Oh, as I recall, it was pretty simple, right? Like, a bunch of fresh herbs, and she’d make some sort of blessing over the mixture, right? And a flower — like in the play. Yeah. You know what? That’s right. That is a really good guess. How did you guess that? It only makes sense. Fair enough.

[ Chuckles ] And you know what kind of flower it was? It was a very special flower that she grew in her garden. It was called… oh, a cupid carnation. Yes! Yeah. A cupid carnation, and it had to be picked fresh, just before you combined all the other ingredients. I’ll tell you what — nonna tuccia swears that that was what made nonno carlo — it gave him the guts to propose to her. Good for her. I can see how it could be scary, taking the next step. Might be nice to get a little nudge. We can talk privately. What’s going on? Sony went through the roof when he found out I was given a discharge to avoid a court martial. Okay. You’ll be fine. Sonny will cool off. I warned you he was digging into my background. Yeah, I know. This was all part of the plan. Look, your past is part of the reason that I hired you. Because almost getting court martialed for striking a superior officer is such a big selling point? In this case, yes. Knowing that you protected a family from an abusive man the same way that sonny wishes that he could’ve protected his mother from his stepfather will only further his opinion of you, and he’ll trust you more. I don’t know. He was really pissed. Like I said, he’ll cool down. And once he does, this is what you’ll do next. Cancer doesn’t care what you will or won’t accept, willow. It’s trying to kill you. We have to stop it. What is the rate of miscarriages during chemotherapy during the first trimester? Some studies indicate almost 38%. And the second trimester? Close to 10%. I’m willing to accept some risk if it protects my child. We need to wait until the second trimester. We can’t say for sure that the cancer is going to get worse. Oh, it’ll definitely get worse, willow. Can I say with any certainty that this gamble will or won’t pay off? No, I can’T. There’s no way to know that. Do you want kids? Um, I don’t think kids are in my future. I’ve always wanted to be a mom. And wiley, he is my greatest joy, and with all due respect — oh, no one ever said anything nice after saying that. I don’t mean to be harsh, but if you don’t want kids yourself and you’ve never lost a child… …you can’t possibly understand. Your course of treatment is your personal choice, but it is my job to help you make an informed decision. I want to give my baby the best chance at life as possible. Then you should also know that if you wait, there is no guarantee that your body will be able to carry a baby to term. You could go through all of this, you could risk everything, and lose your baby anyway.

S I hate to admit it,I see your point. Okay, so, outside the castle, we will pretend to be the happy couple. Inside the castle, you will leave me the hell alone. Agreed, darling? Agreed, darling. Fabulous. I’m headed to the gallery. That’ll have to wait. What? Why? Because you’re going with me to the quartermaine picnic. Hey. Coast clear? Oh, yeah. Olivia’s not here. Oh, good. Man, my mom. I mean, I love her, but holy…

[ Mouth full ] I know you do. When she thinks she’s right about something, her boundaries, they just go right out the window. Oh, yeah, she’s nothing like the rest of us q’S. I mean, we really respect boundaries.

[ Scoffs ] I did not notice that. Yeah. I can’t imagine how you missed it. Anyways, why all the pushing? You and sam seem solid.

[ Scoffs ] We are. What’s going on with you and chase? Nothing. Same as always.

[ Mouth full ] Oh, so you’re still using him to get back at linc? Excuse me. I would never use chase. Do you hear me?

Never. Marshall certainly doesn’t beat around the bush, does he? Oh, my goodness. He makes your aunt stella seem demure.

[ Both chuckle ] Well, I guess we haven’t talked about having kids.

Kids? You know that’s plural, right? Yeah. You know, my brother tommy, he was my best friend, and I’ve always wanted that for my children. You know, siblings you can count on. Like trina. Oh, can you imagine how fiercely protective she would be? Oh, yeah. Yeah, I can. Yeah. So is that the future you were wanting to talk to me about? Do you want to have kids? There’s some other things I want first. Are you saying I have to choose between myself and my baby? I strongly recommend that you not delay treatment. You can get a second opinion, but I’m telling you right now, willow, it won’t be different. If I wait, the chemo could still be successful, and then both the baby and i would survive. That’s — that’s possible, too, right? Yes, it’s possible. Have you ever had a patient in this situation before? Again, willow, every case is unique. What did or didn’t happen with — dr. Westbourne. Britt… please. Yes. A few years back, I had a patient in a similar situation, and she chose to delay treatment. And? The baby survived. She died. Right. I… I think I need some time. Time is the one thing you don’t have, willow. The longer you wait, the fewer options you have. I’m sorry. This is just the reality of your situation. And while the choice is yours, fortunately, you don’t have to make it alone. I need to talk to michael.

I just need to check on some labs. It will only take a minute. You still free for that lunch? I can make the time. Good. Is there any chance molly can join us? I wish. I just talked to her. She had lunch with her mom and her sisters, and she’s back at work. I’m glad I’m the commissioner. Otherwise, I’d never see molly at all.

[ Chuckles ] That part. T.J., I was hoping to run into you, boy. Grandpa. Grandpa, I would love for you to meet my mother. Mom, this is curtis’ father, marshall. I was waiting for this day to come. Now, before anyone says anything, let’s just — T.J. Go ahead and do what you need to do. I’ll meet you at the metro court. Mr. Ashford and i will be fine. I’m sure you have some things you want to say to me.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, yes, I do. Commissioner ashford, you did not do right by my son. But then again… neither did I. Ben, ben, ben. You’ll always be ben to me. Why dante and lulu gave you that stupid name, I’ll never know.

[ Scoffs ] Rocco.

[ Knock on door ] Just a minute.

[ Clears throat ] Come in. I come in peace. Have you got a minute? Yeah. Come in. You okay? I’m fine. What are you doing here? It better not be for another favor. I’m here to apologize. You did that already. I know… but not as much as I should have. Not nearly enough. Go on. Um… back then, during my first apology, I wasn’t able to tell you what was really going on, but now I’m finally able to tell you the truth. This better be a coincidence. I called frank. He said you might be here. Okay, well, then, I’m gonna call frank, ’cause you’re supposed to stay out of my face. I have to apologize about the misunderstanding. It wasn’t a misunderstanding! You withheld information. You know what that’s called? Do you know what that’s called?! It’s a lie! I’m sorry I didn’t disclose the trouble I got into when I was in the service, but I didn’t think it was relevant. I decide what’s relevant, not you! Knowledge is power. Don’t ever keep anything from me again. I won’T. I swear. Okay, then. Wait, you said again. So does that mean I still have a job? So what is it that you want that’s so urgent? Well, you know.

[ Laughing ] What? Did you see that? What? Babe, there’s something in the pool. Hang on a second. Wh–

[ Water splashing ] Oh.

picnicat the quartermaines’ with you? The cassadines have always supported general hospital. If we didn’t make an appearance, people would comment. Oh, people would comment? Why didn’t you just say so? We can’t have that. We can’t have people commenting. And maybe you’ll have fun. Stranger things have happened. Dante and sam deserve to be happy, and I’m gonna help. Britt: You did all that for trina? Talk about no good deed going unpunished. You’re paying one heavy price. I can handle it. Pentonville’s no joke, spencer. You’ll need to watch your back, quite literally. I’ll be okay. I just wanted to make sure that you and I were good again before I leave. Yeah, we’re good. Spencer. So, I mean, what did trina say when she found out everything you did for her? She doesn’t know. And she’s never going to. All that, and you’re not going to get her back? Trina was never mine to lose. I never had her. I never deserved her. What trina deserves is to forget about me and to be happy. You’re not fired.

Yet. Thank you. I really appreciate the second chance. I won’t let you down again. Good, ’cause you know what? You’re gonna spend every day proving to me that I didn’t make a mistake. Understood? You got it, boss. You can go. Hey, there you are. Here I am. What’s wrong? Can we sit down? I need to tell you something. I thought you’d be angrier with me about what happened to tommy. Look, don’t get it twisted. When I heard that you had betrayed my son and he had lost his life in the process, my thoughts of you were very far from christian. That’s fair. Except I’m in no position to judge you. There’s a whole lot of something something you don’t know about. You see, commissioner ashford — please. Jordan. Jordan. I believe… I might have been responsible for tommy’s death.

[ Cellphone rings ] Molly. What’s going on? No worries. I’ve accepted that we may never share a meal again. Did you find it?

[ Laughs ] Yeah. Well, what is it? It’s our future. Oh, my god.

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You have questions about me? Well, join the club ’cause I have questions about you, too. Which is why I think it’s a good idea we go on date number two, learn more about each other. Much more. For starters, uh… how do you feel about anchovies on pizza? You’re assuming I like pizza. Everybody likes pizza. See, that’s a problem with assumptions. Everybody doesn’t parachute into a pool and then punch a mother’s boyfriend and announce they’re the son of said boyfriend’s dead wife. See? Now you know something about me. You asked about my father before. Why do you keep asking about him? I know I’m providing headlines for the invader, but the only headlines I really want to hear right now are from my girls. So, who’s first? Kristina. She’s got the best news. Oh, goody! What’s up? I was promoted to manager at charlie’S. Yay! Great. Congratulations. Well done. Thank you. I’m pretty happy about it. Seeing much of your dad? Oh, he doesn’t own the pub anymore, but he hangs out there fairly often, so it’s good to spend time with him. In spite of nina? I mean, am I happy that dad’s in a relationship with her? No. And I was clear about that. But I also told him that I’m in no position to throw stones, so he appreciated that. Um, so it doesn’t really affect our relationship. Look at you adulting. Oh, my baby’s all grown up. Aww. See? You’re the baby.

[ Laughs ] Could you be any more embarrassing? Okay. Your turn. How’s it going in the D.A.’S office? Well, as you know, A.D.A. Arden maneuvered me off trina robinson’s case because she felt I was biased. Which is both untrue and unfair. But isn’t it a little bit of a silver lining that you don’t have to try a case against someone in T.J.’S extended family? A definite silver lining, yeah. But I just hate that nobody gives the system a chance to work the way that it actually should. I mean, as a prosecutor, it’s my job — or should have been my job — to make the strongest case against trina that the facts would support. And her defense attorney, diane, in this case, makes the strongest defense, and then the jury decides. But jennifer arden wanted to prove a point. I mean, she followed the letter but not the spirit of the law with her case. Hmm. But at least it ended with the right verdict — this time. Tell mom what you’re thinking. What are you thinking? About following in your footsteps and going over to criminal defense. Yes! Wow. I mean… you can stay in the D.A.’S office. Whatever you do, you have my full support. Thank you, mom. Your turn. You’re awfully quiet over there, so is no news good news? Olivia: Okay, okay. Are you sure? Did you remember to order the special picnic dessert? Yes. Okay. Okay. Thank you, tamara. Oh, oh, oh! Also — also, uh, are you absolutely sure that leo’s donkey head is just what we discussed? Okay, perfect. Thank you. I will be in touch. Thank you. What was that all about? Oh, the, uh, first annual quartermaine picnic to support the G.H. Children’s wing is tomorrow, and my, uh, frozen dessert is the pice de résistance. With a donkey’s head thrown in? Yeah, naturally. Oh.

[ Laughing ] No. Leo’s summer drama camp is doing a production of “a midsummer night’s dream.” He’s playing bottom. Oh, yeah! The character who turns into the donkey. Yes. He must be so excited. He gets to play the — the donkey. He’s gonna kill that. It is great. He need help with running lines or anything like that? Actually, he’s already got someone helping him get into the role. Oh, yeah. Let me guess — chase? Actually, it’s your friend, cody. Uh… um… management checks the chlorine level on a daily basis, yes? Live dangerously, spinelli. Take the plunge. You can start by forgetting about britt and finding someone who’s a better fit. Who do you have in mind? No one specifically. But, generally, she should be a match for your heart and your intelligence, have an appreciation for your unique perspective. A sense of humor couldn’t hurt. It’s not absolutely necessary that she’s into sci-fi, but a basic knowledge of the “star wars” universe would help. So, no, you’re not gonna meet her at a business conference or whatever, but that’s what computer programs are for, right? I still don’t understand why you won’t try your own algorithm. Oh, well, there’s — there’s no need. Um, my brief infatuation with dr. Westbourne is — it’s already fading. I-I’ve put her in the rearview mirror, so to speak.

[ Gasps ] Have you been holding out on me? Who’s the lucky lady? You know, you got your sunblock on, but it’s still not good to get too much sun. Ah. Translation — “I know what I’m doing, dad.” Right, right. Of course you do. Look at your picture book. Sit you up there. And… how’s this one? Good? Yes. Good. Thanks.

[ Laughs ]

[ Sighs ] I can’t help it. I love her.

[ Breathes deeply ] I told elizabeth. Told elizabeth what? That I, uh… you know. I love her. Big step. Yeah. That’s why I can’t look the other way. Even she hates me for it. Nurse baldwin. What happened?

I was just examining scott baldwin’s nose… and then what? How did you cut your hand? I don’t know. The collection tube just seemed to shatter. Let me see. No, it’s — it’s nothing. No, it’s a nasty cut, and there are glass shards embedded in your hand. Yeah, I can take care of it. I’m sure you have patients to deal with. I do, and you’re the first one. Okay, has this ever happened before? What do you mean? I know you took some personal time for stress. Did scott say something to upset you? Did elizabeth say she loved you back? She did. That’s before I blew it all to hell. How’d you manage that? There’s something going on with elizabeth beyond the effects of the sleeping pills she was taking, something that involves her parents, maybe her father. Let me guess — she wasn’t forthcoming. Not in the slightest. Doesn’t that tell you maybe you should drop the subject? Who am I talking to right now? Weren’t you the one that taught me to analyze a problem from all sides and then draw a rational conclusion? Not when it comes to the heart, son. There’s nothing rational about emotions. Oh, now you tell me.

[ Laughing ] Well… listen, there’s a — there’s a million possibilities, but… everything tells me that elizabeth’s issue involves her family, especially since she keeps acting like they don’t exist. Daddy? Is aunt elizabeth seeing ghosts again? If you don’t fess up, I’m gonna throw you in that pool.

[ Chuckles ] What do I have to confess? Um, if you’re over britt, then who are you pining for? A…luminous creature, a beacon of warmth and intelligence with a working knowledge of “star wars.” Oh! Does this mystery woman know how you feel? Only been worshiping her from afar. But if things were different… austin: Hey. Oh, my god! Austin! Miss me? Mm. All concern for spencer, sam, but why do I have a feeling that you’d rather talk about him than dante? Yeah. You know, I kind of have the same feeling. Is everything okay with you guys? You know I just want you and dante to be as happy as T.J. And I are. Dante and i

are very happy. I mean, we were happy until… until…? Until he suggested that we move in together. You know, ma, last I checked, cody wasn’t a drama coach. So how is he gonna help leo? I don’t know, he knows about horses and donkeys and stuff. Anyway, you should see leo up there on the stage prancing around, braying. I never seen that kid look so confident. Well, good. I’m happy they’ve made fast friends. Yeah. Yeah. So, you need any help with this picnic? Uh, sure. You could find that embarrassing apron and help me with the grill. Oh, oh, oh! Before I forget, I saved seats in the front row for you and sam at leo’s play. Okay, cool. Yeah, sounds good. Really? ‘Cause, uh… your face is telling a different story. It’s fine, ma. Oh, my god. Okay. Now I know there’s really a problem. What are you — I said everything is fine. Dante angelo falconeri, from the time you were 6 — no, no, 4 years old, I know that when I hear you say, “it’s fine, ma,” in that tone of voice, I know two things. A, it’s not fine, b, you’re trying to hide something from me. Now sometimes it’s something completely innocuous, like the time that you broke aunt cia’s lamp. Oh, my god. This damn lamp again. It was hideous. And I was 7, by the way. Yes, yes, yes. Did the family offer up a silent prayer of gratitude for the lamp? Yes. But that’s not the point. That’s not the point. Is there a point, ma? The point is, I heard a crash, I asked what happened, you said, “it’s fine, ma.” Just like the time you got drunk for the first time. Mm-hmm. Like the first time you got shot. Why don’t you stop ducking and dodging the question? Just…tell me what’s really going on. I think I messed up with sam. Whoa! Whoa, whoa, there. All right. I mentioned your father once. You shut me down. I never brought him up again. You failed to mention our fathers knew one another. How’d you find out? My mother. What did, uh, she say, exactly? Cesar faison and leopold taub had “certain dealings” together. Isn’t it weird that our fathers knew each other? “Weird” doesn’t even begin to cover it. You could’ve told me that from the start. I barely knew you, britt. Hell, I didn’t even know leopold taub was my father until a few months ago. It was the same time I got poleaxed with the news that dominique’s my mother, and, oh, uh, by the way, your mother’s schnitzel ended up with the fortune that should’ve been mine. Well, as you know, that fortune belongs to a bunch of beluga whales thanks to scott’s daughter, serena, so you can kiss it goodbye. That’s harsh.

[ Scoffs ] You want harsh? Let’s talk about my family tree. Do you remember when I treated your cracked ribs when you received that beatdown in the alley behind the savoy? Yeah, probably not gonna forget that. Okay, then you also remember asking me about my parents, and you were particularly interested in my father and — what did you call it? — His legacy? Uh, your point? My point is, why didn’t you tell me then that my father and your father not only knew each other, they did business together? What else are you keeping from me?

You proud of being cesar faison’s daughter? ‘Cause I looked up leopold taub. I’m not proud of him, either. That whole cartel thing he had going on. And, yeah, cesar faison was listed as one of his members. So when dante told me that you were faison’s daughter… you smelled an opportunity. No, I smelled trouble. My first instinct was to run as far away from you as I could and never look back. What stopped you? Gratitude… for you scraping me up in that alley. Giving me my 50 back, driving me over to dante’S. Plus, I like the smell of your perfume. It’s gardenias, right? Camellias. Close. I liked your crooked smile… the way you always see the glass half full… of strychnine. Is that a compliment or a cheap shot? Hell, britt, I just liked you. But if that’s not good enough, I don’t know. I’ll just stick with horses. You can go back to society setups. See if zelda can do better next time.

[ Breathes deeply ] Something keeping you? My mother said the matchmaker may be more accurate than I thought. Honey, I thought you and sam were in a good place.

[ Sighs ] We are. I just — I should’ve just left it there. Okay. As opposed to…? As opposed to asking her to move in with me. Oh. I mean, that makes sense, all the time that you two spend together. Right? See? That’s what I was thinking. Like, we spend all this time together, we — we like each other. We have fun. I mean, the kids, the three of them, when they’re together, it’s the most perfect thing in the world. But…? Sam thinks I’m rushing it, that I gotta work through some stuff. What kind of stuff ah, you know, feelings, ma.

[ Sighs ] What, like, your feelings for sam? Or…? For lulu. Oh. Honey, you know I love lulu. I do. I pray every day that she’s gonna come out of that coma. But, honey, you moved on with your life, and — and lulu moved on with her life. I mean — I mean, even before the explosion, she was — she was getting ready to marry that teacher, wasn’t she? Yeah, she was. Well… he handed me the ring to give to her before he passed away. There you go. I mean, sam’s got to be aware of that, that — that lulu was moving on with somebody else. Right, but it’s not lulu’s feelings she’s talking about. She thinks I’ve papered over my feelings. Oh. Have you? I don’t know. You know, there’s a part of me… a big part of me that… thinks I should have been able to save her. Oh, honey… oh, my wonderful, sweet boy. No. Honey, you did not put lulu in that coma. That was cyrus renault’s fault. Even if you could go back in time, it’s still cyrus renault’s fault with julian jerome doing his dirty work for him. I know, but if I had just gotten there just a — just a little bit earlier, ma, it would’ve been a completely different thing. No, you don’t do that. If you would’ve gotten to the floating rib earlier, then I would’ve lost you, too. No, honey. We are living in the here and now. That is what matters. What matters are your feelings for sam.

[ Sighs ] Okay. So you and dante are moving in together. No, dante and i are not moving in together. Why not? Well, like I told spinelli, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Okay. Moving in together doesn’t fix a bad relationship. It makes a good one better. Yeah. You know, T.J. And i actually had our doubts about sharing everything, even the rent — guys… but… let her alone. Okay. We’re not, like, pressuring you. I mean, you are in a committed relationship with a loving, supportive partner, and not everyone gets that lucky. No, I know. I know. I hit the jackpot. Okay! So then what’s the problem? All you need is a moving man. Can we not talk about this, please? Absolutely. Now tell me what’s going on. I thought you were gonna be gone for days. Yeah, well, you know, what I had to do in pautuck I got through it really quickly. In fact, spinelli, I went through my business at warp speed. So I could get back here, be with you. You did? I did. Wait. You sound surprised. Well, I thought maybe all that talk about family had — what talk about family? Never mind. The important thing is you’re back. I am. I’m back for good. Sweetheart, what makes you think aunt elizabeth is seeing ghosts? You just said

they don’t exist. Your daddy was talking about your grandpa and your step grandma and how you never see them. Oh, okay. Okay? Thanks. Um… I gotta get back to G.H. Um… would you mind…? Oh, no, no. Go ahead. You sure? Yeah. Okay. Everything you need is right there. Hey, I’m getting kind of hungry. How about you? I’m so hungry. Yeah? Listen. Be good for grandpa, okay? Okay. And I’ll see you back home. Okay. I love you. Love you, too. Eskimo? Bye. Bye-bye, sweetheart. Bye, dad. I’ll let epiphany know that I am sending you home after the x-ray. You should not hold a steering wheel. I’ll — I’ll call finn to have him drive you home. No, no, don’t bother him. I’ll just call a rideshare. Okay. Let’s go. Okay. And I want to call radiology to make sure they get that x-ray right away. You’re being very thorough, dr. Ashford. I think the word you’re avoiding is “annoying” or maybe even “obnoxious.” No. No, no, no. I’m the one who should apologize for being less than cooperative. I get it. For a lot of people, it’s an automatic reflex. You insist you’re fine, you keep going. I think on some level, it’s actually a survival mechanism. We’re afraid that if we slow down and admit that we’re hurt, we won’t be able to get started again. I appreciate the “we.” Oh, I’ve definitely been through it. And I’ll probably go through it again. But if I go too far, hopefully there’ll be someone there to pull me back. Hi. This is dr. Ashford.

[ Ominous music plays ] I need to order an x-ray for a G.H. Staff member. I was hoping to bring her in now. Elizabeth baldwin. Barring any trauma… elizabeth? You okay? Absolutely. Radiology can take you now.

tionwith your mother… when she twisted your arm behind your back for punching scott?

[ Chuckles ] …I can see that she’s no pushover, yeah. I bet cesar faison met his match with liesl obrecht. Well, don’t let her black belt in karate fool you. Deep down, she’s a born romantic. She’s actually the one who signed me up for society setups. Remind me to thank her. You punched her boyfriend in the nose. I doubt she’s interested in a thanks from you. She did suggest we have something in common. Really? Tell me something. Yes? Did your dad ever mention mine? Spinelli, thank you so much for keeping an eye on maxie while I was gone. I hated the idea of her being here all alone. Oh. Makes us even. I hate thinking of her with the wrong people. Uh, well, your timing is perfect. Tomorrow is the first annual quartermaine picnic for the G.H. Children’s wing. Oh, uh, but given your resentment of the quartermaines, you may choose to skip the festivities, in which case I am happy to offer myself as escort to maximista. Spinelli, that’s very kind of you, but I can handle the quartermaines if “maximista” can. How about you both escort me to the picnic? Hello. Austin, where are your manners? Aren’t you gonna introduce me to your friends? How can I move in with dante when lulu is still so much a presence in that house? I mean, yeah, I don’t go there often, but when I do… like, all I see is

her kitchen, her — her books,

her furniture, at least the furniture that they picked out together. Well, sweetie, maybe he’s keeping those things around for rocco’s sake. Maybe it gives rocco comfort. Mom, fair enough. And that all makes sense, but… come on. It’s still really awkward for me. I get it. But for what it’s worth, I have not seen you this happy for a long time. So whatever dante’s doing, he’s bringing out a peacefulness in you that no one else has managed to. And you are bringing some joy into his life because no one’s seen him this joyful since he came back to port charles. I’m pretty certain that he’s not seeing lulu when he sees you.

[ Cellphone chimes ] Uh, you know what? I gotta go. But… thank you. I love you so much. Oh, I love you so much more. Okay. I love you guys. -Love you. -Love you. Alexis: Okay. Yeah. Grandpa, that’s the lady in the park. You hit with a frisbee. That’s me. I always know it’s gonna be a good day at the hospital when I see your face first thing. Hi. Hi. I assume you don’t mean me. Oh! Hi, T.J. I didn’t notice you there. What happened to the hand? Oh, it’s just a — a cut. Hmm. According to the x-ray, we got all the shards. Shards. What shards? I was just holding an empty collection tube, and it shattered. Huh. T.J.: I have to check on a patient. Do you mind waiting with elizabeth until her rideshare arrives? Sure. Yeah. Great. Great. Uh, go home and rest. I will. Hey, forget about the rideshare. I’ll drive you home myself. What about your patients? No, it’s not important. I’ll get someone to cover. It just shattered in your hand? Yeah, it was — it was — no, it — it wasn’t an accident. You deserve to know the truth.

I was distracted,not watching what I was doing. What was distracting you? Well, for one, walking in on you and terry talking about me behind my back. My fault, not terry’s, all right? We’re sorry we upset you. No, you upset me, finn. You don’t think I’m capable of taking care of myself. I never said that. Then why don’t you trust me? I do trust you. I trust you with my life. I just… I’m not exactly clear on how even mentioning your family is a violation of that trust. And I mean no disrespect by that. Listen, I just — I want to know how I can fix things between us. There’s nothing to fix. Well, if that was true, you would tell me what really caused you to cut your hand. Please join us. Molly and I would love to hear all about the frisbee. Well, it was an accident. Yes. Thank you for the offer, but, um, violet and i will find another table. Oh, now don’t be silly. I always enjoy violet’s company. Finn told me that you said I was pestering you. Did I actually use the word “pester”? According to finn. I vigorously denied it, of course. But if that’s the way you feel, I will pester you no longer. Don’t go. Pull up a chair. Pull up a chair for violet. I mean, it’s not every day you get to have a lunch with the davis girls. I asked her to move in with me. In retrospect, I can see that, yes, it probably did catch her off guard. We were at the hatchet range. Oh, that’s romantic. I know! Look, it’s just one of those things, ma. Sorry. I’ve been thinking about it so much. Right? And so I thought… she’s gotta be on the same page, or at least maybe she’s thinking about it, too. So then when she didn’t say yes immediately, I was kind of thrown off, and… anyway, I-I backed off. I don’t want to pressure her. Okay. I think I know where this is going. Anyway… we talked it out, or at least I — I think we did. At the hotel, I told her I loved her, and I’d wait for her as long as she wanted to wait to move in together. I thought we were good. But then the question of whether to move in together or not goes from this small, little manageable thing, and then it grows into this giant elephant that’s taken up permanent residence, not just in the room but in your psyche and probably sam’s psyche, too, right? I don’t want to mess this up, ma. And now I feel like I did, and I — I — I don’t know what to do next. Are you open to a suggestion? Yeah, please. Okay. Stick to basics. What do you want to happen with sam? I want us to have a life together with our kids. And we don’t need to live in the same place. I don’t know. Separate residences? It doesn’t matter to me. I don’t — I really don’t care about that. No, stick with the feelings. It’s all about the feelings. The living arrangements, all of that can wait. It’s about the feelings. I love her, ma. I want to trust her and support her. And… just try and make her as happy as she’s made me. Spinelli, maxie, this is my cousin mason. Country cousin, from pautuck. You didn’t tell me you had a cousin coming into town. Don’t blame austin. He’s a hot-shot doctor. Sometimes forgets where he’s from, even though the family’s so proud of him. Uh, w-what brings you to our fair city? -Family. -Business. Heh. Family business. We were hoping cousin austin would stay longer when he came home this time. I did what I had to do when I was there. And now I’m here, in my home. Port charles. Whatever unholy alliance my father made with yours ended before we were born. Unless there’s something else you’re not telling me. No. I mean, our fathers knowing each other was just a random coincidence. It’s just something we have in common. But, I mean, aren’t you the least bit curious as to what leopold taub and cesar faison were up to? You never knew your father. Unfortunately, I knew mine, and I’ve been trying to live him down ever since. So if you want to go digging around for skeletons in that attic, you can do it alone. Okay. No, no, no, no. Hey, hey. You’re right, you’re right. Okay, whatever our fathers did died with them. But — and hear me out — I’m a card player, all right? Not a very good one. Okay, well, it depends on the players and the game. My point is — okay — I always factor the odds and take them into account. Now, what are the odds that, on that day, I would parachute into that pool — and almost drown me. Okay. You got a little wet. All right? And if I didn’t say it then, I’m saying it now. You looked gorgeous.

And now you’re trying to flatter me. I think you look good soaking wet. So sue me. Trust me, I… really considered it. Okay, well, just a reminder — I can’t afford to pay a lawyer, so there’s no way I could pay you for the damages. Don’t worry. I’m not gonna drag you to court. Yeah, I knew you couldn’t be that hard-hearted.

[ Chuckling ] That gif of me climbing out of the pool is just now coming down everyone’s feed, so I don’t need to draw any more attention to it. Oh, so I’m being saved by your self-interest. Mm-hmm. Bingo. Nah. I don’t buy it. Hey, sam. Uh… well, I got quartermaine picnic stuff to look into. So I’ll see you later, sweetie. It’s nice to see you. It’s so good to see you, too. So the qua rtermaine picnicfundraiser’s tomorrow? Yeah. Yeah, my mom’s, uh… going crazy working on that. Plus, she’s got leo’s production of “a midsummer night’s dream.” He’s playing bottom, so he’s — he’s pretty excited about that. And you? Well, that depends. On what? On…whether or not you’re going with me. Well, that was delicious. Anyone for dessert? Ice-cream sundaes for all of us. Molly:

[ Laughs ] I like your style, kid. I’ve liked it since the minute we met. As much as you like my grandpa? Uh, I apologize for my granddaughter. She obviously has no filter. Don’t apologize at all. And to answer your question, I like your grandpa’S…writing. I don’t always agree with it, but it’s never boring. Violet: No, never. You should really hear one of his bedtime stories. So how long you in town? Oh, that depends on my cousin here. I think we said everything we needed to say to each other back in pautuck. Not quite. I can’t leave until you understand how much you mean to your family back home and how much we expect of you. Besides, I was hoping you’d show me all the sights here in port charles. Although I won’t have to look much further than this lovely lady. Uh, this lovely lady is not on the tour. Okay. I have an idea. Uh, why don’t you come to the quartermaine picnic tomorrow? Oh, I’m pretty sure mason’s got better things to do than that. I can’t think of one. As I hear it, the quartermaines are practically royalty. Too bad cuz here missed out on the family jewels. You’re right. It wasn’t just an accident. What happened? Well, I was… thinking about all the time you’ve wasted worrying about me, time we’ll never get back, and I just got so angry that I — I crushed the tube without realizing it. Okay. I know what it’s like to keep that kind of anger inside. Is there any chance that’s only part of it? Is there any way that that anger is about something else, maybe something in your past, something… maybe that you barely remember?

I’ve made my peace with my father’s family. That’s our austin. Some folks say money buys happiness. But austin was raised right. Weren’t you, cuz? Thanks. What do you say we get out of here, huh? Um, actually, uh, georgie, james, and bailey lou are with your parents. But mac and felicia can’t watch them all afternoon. Can we just talk childcare before you take off with him? Uh, give me just one second, and then we’ll go? Sure, mm-hmm. Okay, come on. There’s no way you’re going to that picnic. Watch me. Who knew the eminent professor chase is capable of blushing. I don’t blush. Yes, you do, grandpa. You blushed when daddy saw your name in the invader and said you were famous. Alexis:

[ Chuckles ] Well, he is famous already in academic circles, but now he just has a wider audience. I wasn’t looking for fame, just — just for fairness in journalism. It’s okay to enjoy some attention. Everyone likes attention. I’m not everyone. That’s for sure. How many times do I have to tell you? I’m fine. Now I have to meet my rideshare. But let’s not fight any more ’cause I really hate it. I hate it, too.

[ Door closes ] Gregory: You must know that disregarding elizabeth’s wishes could cost you the relationship. I know, dad. Losing elizabeth would hurt like hell. This isn’t about me. It’s about her. And I could stand losing her… if I knew she was gonna be okay in the end.

[ Breathes deeply ] Hi. This is dr. Finn for dr. Webber. Is she available? Yes, uh… tell her hamilton finn called. I need a consult with dr. Webber about… someone we have in common. Of course I will go to leo’s play. Really? Yeah. Okay, cool. My mom said she will get us good seats. Olivia’s gonna worry about seats after everything she has to do tomorrow? Uh, so, speaking of tomorrow… I said of course I will go to the picnic. Right. We don’t have to — my thought was —

[ Chuckles ] No, you first, you first. We don’t have to rush through this, okay? We — we don’t? No, we can…

[ Breathes deeply ] We just, you know… take it slow. We’ll know when the time is right, okay? We’ll just take it slow, just like you wanted to. Yeah. You want to come off as all selfish and uncaring, but it is — it’s just not true. Uh-huh, yes, it is. Oh, really? Then why’d you help me out in that alley behind the savoy? Why didn’t you just pick up my last 50 and walk off? Kind of wish I did. Really? No. I mean, you were pathetic, crawling on your hands and knees, all bruised and broken. I never got to thank you properly for that rescue, so let me do it now. How? I would like to invite you to the quartermaine picnic tomorrow. There’ll be so many people there, it’s not really a date. Well, when you word it like that… I accept. Shall we shake on it? See you tomorrow. Tomorrow.

On the next “General Hospital” —