What I Watched Today

(Weekday bites, Friday’s whole GH enchilada & media minutiae)

General Hospital

🥢 Weekday Bites…                                                                        

Monday:

Sonny went Miller and Davis to see Alexis.

Laura said she had no intention of working with Sidwell, but he said he was confident they could make Port Charles a better place. She suggested if that’s what he wanted, leave town. She’d buy his plane ticket herself. He said he had a more interesting proposal.

Porta told Elizabeth that Jordan figured out she was pregnant and ran straight to Curtis.

Curtis went to see Jordan and told her that Portia was pregnant.

Dalton introduced Emma to Britt, but had the feeling they knew each other. Emma said Britt once had an unfortunate relationship with her father. What was she doing here? Brook said Emma was all grown up, but still annoyingly precocious, and Dalton said Britt was joining his research team. Emma said he couldn’t give that psycho access to his lab.

Ronnie hesitated to sign and said she needed a minute. Outback ran in grabbed the papers and ran. Drew yelled, stop that dog!

Tracy found Monica’s real will along with a note to her, and she cried as she read it. Monica wrote that she suspected debate and subterfuge regarding her final wishes, especially where Drew was concerned. She left the will with Alan’s diplomas where she knew Tracy would find it. Tracy said, oh my God. This is Monica’s real will.

Laura reminded Sidwell that he’d tried to kill Lucky, Anna, and Jason, and said she didn’t care that no charges had been brought. Sidwell asked if his behavior since arriving hadn’t earned him leeway despite the unproven accusations, and Laura wondered if he thought launching a Molotov cocktail into Charlie’s Pub won her over, but he said it was an unproven accusation bordering on slander. Mob violence predated him in Port Charles, and if she wanted to find a common denominator, look no further than her good friend Sonny.

Alexis asked what Kristina had done now, but Sonny said, Kristina was fine. She’d told him about Alexis’s defense strategy for Willow. Alexis said Kristina didn’t know what it was, but he said, she wanted to free Willow and blame Michael.

Curtis told Jordan that Portia admitted she was pregnant when he confronted her, but wanted to wait until her first trimester was over before telling Trina. They weren’t telling anyone else, but he thought Jordan should know. She congratulated him and said it sounded like he and Portia were presenting a united front. He said having the baby was the only thing he and Portia agreed on.

Portia said she’d hoped to make it through the first trimester and quietly run a paternity test, and Elizabeth asked if Curtis knew he might not be the father. Portia said, not yet. She was trying to relax and focus on a healthy pregnancy, but every time she turned around, someone was poking their nose in her business. Now Britt was back on the scene and Brad wouldn’t be too far behind. Elizabeth said, back in the spring, Portia’s conflict with Brad had her worried about Portia and the hospital. If Brad found out Britt was home and decided to come back to town, would it be a problem?

Emma said Dalton didn’t want to work with Britt. She’d faked her death and was a liar and embryo stealer. Britt told her not to forget doll cremator, and Emma said Britt would destroy his research or rip it off and sell it. Britt suggested Dalton do a more thorough vetting process. Another habit Emma hadn’t grown out of was acting like she knew everything, while being utterly clueless. She was risky to keep around. Britt left.

Ronnie told Martin to just print another, but Martin said it would have to be recertified and notarized. Ronnie said text her when it was ready, but Drew said she was going to stay and sign. No more delays. This ended today. Brook and Chase came in, and Brook asked what the yelling was about. Cody arrived and asked if anyone had seen his dog. She answered to Princess Pie when she felt like it. Drew told him to find his dog and the paperwork, or they’d both be out on the street, when Olivia and Ned joined them. Olivia said no dogs were being thrown out on the street on her watch, and Ned asked if Drew was master of the manor yet. Brook said, Outback stole the paperwork, and Drew said they were handling this today. The house would be his and they’d be out on their asses. Brook said he should be ashamed of himself, and Drew said what they wanted didn’t matter. He made the decisions and was finally taking his place as head of the Quartermaine family in the Quartermaine family home.

Tracy told Monica, I’ve got this. Buckle up, Ronnie. I’m coming for you. She dashed off.

Sidwell said Laura shared a grandson with Sonny, and she said, his point? He said her alliances blinded her to resources that were valuable to her and the city. If he took over the piers, it would generate hundreds of millions of dollars. He could personally fund the school district. She said that wasn’t how it worked and sounded like a bribe, which wasn’t how she worked. He wasn’t interested in creating revenue, but needed the piers to set up a criminal enterprise. He was a violent thug who left destruction in his wake, and she wouldn’t be his mouthpiece or front, and she would never be his ally.

Alexis said Drew burned down Michael’s life and no one could blame him for wanting revenge, but Sonny said it was the same for Willow. Why was Alexis representing her? Alexis said Willow deserved a defense and she owed it to Scout. If she didn’t represent Willow, Drew wouldn’t let her have time with her granddaughter. But the ultimate reason didn’t matter. She was a lawyer, and it was her job to give her client the best defense possible. Sonny said he could help point her toward another suspect that wasn’t Michael.

Portia told Elizabeth that the Brad issue had been dealt with, but she wished the consequences hadn’t been so severe. She and Curtis were on their way to a divorce and might be having a baby. She couldn’t help wondering what her life and marriage would look like without outside interference. She suddenly realized she had something she needed to take care of and left.

Curtis told Jordan that he was committed to having and loving the child, but a baby didn’t magically make problems disappear. Some problems could be worked through, but some couldn’t, and the reasons for the divorce hadn’t changed. He’d always love Portia and respect her as the mother of his children, but their marriage didn’t work and to pretend it did, helped no one.

Emma told Dalton that she was sorry. It was inappropriate and unprofessional, but she thought he was making a mistake. He said Britt was right. She had no idea what was going on. He’d hired her to organize his files, not offer unsolicited insight and insolence. She was never to disrespect Dr. Westbourne again. She was critical to his research and Emma’s interference wouldn’t be tolerated. She could see herself out. Emma left.

Michael said Drew would never be head of the family, and Ned said they were Quartermaines. Drew said Alan was his father, and Ned said, if Alan was alive, he’d be the first to disown Drew. Drew said, every one of his moves was out of Edward Quartermaine’s playbook, but Olivia said he didn’t know Edward. Brook said he was an interloper who no one wanted, and Drew said nothing he’d done had been good enough for the family. The one time he stepped out of line, they rallied behind Michael to kick him out and close the gate. It didn’t matter that he was of Alan’s blood. Michale said it wasn’t about blood. It was about loyalty. Olivia said, and love, and Drew said he wished Tracy was there to see his victory. Cody walked in with the slobbered-on paperwork.

Ned said there would be no coming back from this. What kind of victory was a family home without a family? Olivia said, an empty one, like the guy who was claiming it, and Martin said Drew’s signature was still valid. Drew said it was up to Ronnie. Sign and she could head back to Durham or wherever she wanted to go. Do this, and she’d never have to deal with any of them again. This house and everyone in it would just be a bad memory.

Emma found Gio on Lulu’s deck and said she couldn’t get her hands on the key fob. But she knew who had it and how to get it, and they’d use Rocco to do it.

Britt apologized for being late, but Elizabeth said she knew it was Britt’s day off. Britt said she could use the overtime, and Elizabeth asked if she’d heard from Brad. Britt said he was off the grid. If he knew she was alive and back in town, it appeared he didn’t care.

Sidwell said their conversation had been constructive and he fully respected that Laura and her office wasn’t not for sale, but please keep in mind not all transactions were monetary. Everyone had their price, even her. He left and she slammed the door.

Alexis told Sonny to take it to the police, but he said they already had a suspect. But there was another viable suspect – Dr. Portia Robinson.

Tracy yelled, hold everything! Stop what you’re doing! The sale of the house is null and void. This is the real will.

Tracy told Ronnie, don’t you dare sign, but Brook said, she didn’t. Olivia said Ronnie tore it up, and Tracy said, of course (🍷). Ronnie heard her coming and knew she’d be exposed for the fraud she was. Michael said Ronnie told them she couldn’t do it, and Olivia said, before Tracy came. Brook said they all saw it, and Ned asked what this was about. Tracy said she found the real will in a box with Alan’s diplomas, along with a letter from Monica. This is Monica’s Last Will and Testament. The real one. Martin said, how convenient. Consider the source. It’s most likely a forgery. Michael said, it was notarized, but Martin said, it hasn’t been probated. Ronnie said she didn’t know if it was real, but she did know the will leaving the house to her wasn’t. It was forged. Tracy said she knew it, and Olivia said, Ronnie forged her sister’s will? Ronnie said, no, he did, and pointed at Martin.

Emma told Gio and Rocco that Britt had the key fob, but Britt hated her. She couldn’t get close enough to Britt to lift it, but Rocco… Rocco said he didn’t know, but Emma said, Britt liked him and wanted to spend time with him. He was their best shot. Rocco said he wanted to help, but he didn’t feel right stealing, and Gio said, borrowing. Emma said Rocco liked Britt and she’d just started working for Dalton. Britt had no idea what she was involved with. He was saving her from going down with Dalton.

Elizabeth said she wasn’t sure it wasn’t that Brad didn’t care about Britt. When he left, it seemed like he came into money. Britt said, legally or illegally? and Elizabeth said it was anybody’s guess. He probably wanted a fresh start. Britt said, so she didn’t think Brad was icing her out? and Elizabeth said he may not know she was back, and left.

Curtis said he might not have known Portia was pregnant if not for Jordan being willing to tell him the truth, and Jordan said she was happy for him. Did they talk about the future? Did they both want the baby? Curtis said, yes, they both wanted the baby, but he wanted to be a loving, committed, present father and wanted her, just her.

Alexis said Portia was highly respected, whose reputation was beyond reproach, and Sonny said, until it isn’t. She said give her a plausible reason, and he asked if she remembered Drew’s ketamine trip. She said, Congressman Body Shots (🍷)? Who could forget? Sonny said, Nina confessed to being behind it, but she wasn’t working alone. Alexis needed to figure out where Portia was on the night the congressman got shot.

Ronnie said Martin got in contact with her before Monica died. He said he and Monica were friends. Tracy said, Monica would have tazed him if he’d gotten near her, and Ronnie said she knew that now. After Monica passed, he painted a terrible picture of the family, saying they were all spiteful people who would betray each other at the first sign of weakness. He was right about two of them, but not about the rest. Michael asked if she knew the will was forged, and she said she knew Martin’s plan to ensure Monica’s estate would go to – in his words – someone worthy of it. Tracy said, and she decided it was her? but Ronnie said, no. She didn’t want to go along with it at all, but then there was that day in the crypt. She was saying goodbye to Monica when Tracy walked in. She was so awful. She was cruel and disrespectful and disdainful. Then and there she decided to take Martin up on his offer. Tracy said, so it was revenge, and Ronnie said, yes. Tracy deserved it, but it was misguided and so wrong. Monica loved all of them so much, even Tracy. It was clear in all of her letters. Since then, she’d seen why she couldn’t take their home. They may not believe it, but she was very glad Tracy found Monica’s will. Now, finally, Monica’s wishes would be honored.

Jordan took Curtis’s hands and said she wanted to be with him too, so much. But what if he changed his mind? She’d be devastated to have then lose him again. She didn’t want to set herself up for that. She deserved more. He said she deserved the best and he didn’t want to give her less. It was just complicated, but he wasn’t giving up when they had a second chance. That was, if she wanted that too.

Alexis asked why Portia would do it, and Sonny said, shoot or drug Drew? She said, both, and Sonny said, find out if Portia had a legit alibi. If she did, great. If she didn’t… Alexis said, she might want to point the finger at Portia instead of his son.

Gio said, no one was forcing Rocco into borrowing the key fob, but it wasn’t like he was breaking in. Emma said the rest was up to them, and Rocco said, okay, he’d do it, but he wanted them to stick around and hand out candy. Gio said, absolutely, and Rocco said he’d be back soon. He left, and Emma said, what’s with the boxes? Gio said Tracy was staying there. It was her stuff. Emma said they were Quartermaine memories, and Gio said he felt bad. Monica loved that house. Emma said, and the people in it. It was his house too. His family. Ignoring it wasn’t going to change that.

Tracy said Ronnie was nothing more than Martin’s dupe. She fell off the turnip truck and fell into a multimillion-dollar estate. Ned said, why sell? and Michael said, it couldn’t be about money. Ronnie said, it wasn’t. Martin was blackmailing her. Tracy laughed and said, there it is. Ronnie said she wanted to come clean, but Martin said if she didn’t sell to Drew, he’d charge her with fraud. Tracy said there was still time and told Chase that she wanted Ronnie arrested. Drew said he didn’t know anything about blackmail and fraud. He just made an offer on the house. Ronnie said, as far as she knew, it was all Martin’s idea. Drew was entitled and really obnoxious, but he never threatened her. Tracy said, the jury was still out – for now, Get out. Drew said he wasn’t done, and left. Ned asked where Martin thought he was going, and Martin said they couldn’t hold him hostage. Tracy said the police could and told Chase to handcuff them both. Brook said Ronnie had been torn up. They can’t arrest her. Olivia said, obviously Martin was running the show, and Tracy said, maybe. And Martin thought Lodi was bad. When she was done with him, he was going to big boy prison. Cuff him. Chase put handcuffs on Martin, but Ned said he thought he had a better idea.

Britt’s phone chimed and she said she needed to step away. Elizabeth said, go for it, and Britt went to an examining room. Rocco came into the hospital and he watched Britt as she went inside.

Jordan suggested to Curtis that they take this thing slow and not jump into anything too quickly, especially something they couldn’t take back. When his divorce was finalized, he’d be a free man. Curtis said he understood. He definitely wanted to do it the right way, from start to finish. At the door, Jordan said she thought it was good for them to wait, and he said, so did he. She said she didn’t want to wait for this, and they kissed. Portia arrived and saw them.

Alexis told Sonny, no promises, and he said, all he asked… Drew showed up and said, what the hell is this? (Well, they do have a child together.)

Britt gave herself a shot as Rocco was about to walk in.

Gio told Emma that he thought he wanted nothing to do with the Quartermaines. Now that they were losing their home, he finally got what Tracy was trying to tell him the night of the Nurses Ball. These things belonged to the Quartermaine house. That’s where their memories lived, his memories, his history, his family. He was a Quartermaine too.

On the phone, Laura asked someone to call her as soon as possible. They needed to talk about Jenz Sidwell. It’s important. Martin came in, and she asked, what’s wrong? He said he found himself in the middle of a difficult and regrettable circumstance.

Olivia said, leave it to Monica to know there would be funny business about her will, and Tracy said she bet Monica didn’t guess it would come from her sister. Ronnie said she was truly so sorry, and Tracy said she was delivering Monica’s grandson’s inheritance to him intact. He was welcome. She handed the paperwork to Michael, and he asked if she read it, but Tracy said she was too busy breaking the laws of physics to get there. He said, Monica didn’t leave him the house. She left it to Tracy.

Tuesday:  

Drew said Sonny wasn’t Alexis’s client, and Sonny said, neither was Drew. Drew asked if Sonny was there feeding Alexis lies, and Sonny said if Michael wanted Drew dead, he’d be dead. Drew asked if that was a threat, but Alexis said they weren’t doing this in her office, especially today.

Portia showed up at Jordan’s place and said, sorry to disappoint her. Was she expecting Portia’s husband?

Marshall and Curtis hugged and Marshall asked, what’s going on? Curtis said he wanted to see Marchall’s face when he told him that Portia was pregnant. Marshall was going to be a grandfather again.

Britt heard the door open and yelled. Rocco said, sorry, and left. She followed.

Gio said if Drew bought the house, the Quartermaines wouldn’t be together. There was no place big enough. He hated that they were splitting up. Emma said they were still together now. Why didn’t he visit while they were still there?

Martin told Laura that he found himself in the middle of a difficult and regrettable circumstance. It turned out the will was forged, and Monica didn’t leave the house to Ronnie. Laura said Ronnie didn’t seem like the type to do anything underhanded. When did he find out? He said he already knew. He was the one who forged it.

Jason came in and asked what was going on, and Michael said there had been a change in the will. Tracy said he can’t have read it right, and Ned read that Michael would get all of Monica’s financial assets, with the exception of 66 Harborview Drive in Port Charles, New York, the house that was given to Monica by her husband Alan, the house where they raised their family. This she left to the sister of her heart – Tracy Angelica Quartermaine.

Laura asked, why? and Martin said Tracy Quartermaine was why. She came after him first. She turned his exes against him, bankrupted him, and he spent time in jail. Laura said he’d probably be spending more time there. Tell her everything. He said he used to work for the lawyer who actually wrote up the will. He got a copy online and saw the house was left to Tracy, which proved Monica wasn’t in her right mind. She’d just reconnected with her long-lost sister, who was basically the polar opposite of Tracy, who didn’t need or deserve the house. Ronnie Bard was decent, hardworking, and had a big heart. Tracy was like the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse rolled into one. It was a twofer, payback with karma on top. So he tipped the scales toward justice. Laura said, is that what he did?

Jason said, so the will was fake? and Michael said, the real one said Tracy was the owner of the house and estate. Tracy said she thought the house would go to Michael, and Michael said he hoped she’d let them stay. She laughed and said, of course (🍷). They could all stay. Ronnie said she hoped Tracy knew how deeply she regretted her part in this. She was just grateful and touched that Monica left her the locket. Brook wondered if that’s all Monica left her, and Ned read, to my sister, I bequeath my oldest and most cherished possession, a locket, and the funds to purchase the house of her choosing in Duke Forest. Ronnie said that was her favorite neighborhood in Durham. She couldn’t believe Monica remembered that. She looked up and cried, saying, when I was 16, you threw me away. Now you’ve given me a house. Thank you so much.

Britt told Rocco, wait. She was sorry she yelled. He’d startled her. It was a hospital, and he couldn’t just barge in. Rocco said he saw her go in and thought she was alone. She said she’d seen a patient and was cleaning up, and he said, sorry. She said it was okay. Why was he looking for her?

Drew said he was paying Alexis a retainer and came to discuss Willow’s case, but not in front of Sonny. He also wanted to talk about Scout, but if she was too busy… Alexis said she thought she and Sonny were done.

Marshall told Curtis, congratulations, and said he was surprised. Curtis said they made one last effort to make their marriage work and Portia got pregnant. They still realized the marriage was over, but he was overjoyed about the baby. However, he wouldn’t have known if Jordan hadn’t told him.

Portia said she knew Curtis was running to Jordan, but had no idea Jordan was throwing herself at him. Jordan said Curtis was no longer Portia’s problem, and Portia said, Jordan was. She’d done everything to undermine their marriage and now told Portia’s husband that she was pregnant. That wasn’t right. Jordan said all she did was tell the truth, which Portia seemed incapable of doing. She’d been lying to Curtis since they’d met, and she kept doing it until Curtis had to save her from Drew’s blackmail. Portia said, Curtis told her, and Jordan said Curtis trusted her and she valued that trust. She told him that Portia was pregnant because she knew Portia wouldn’t. Portia said, Jordan told him because it was the opening she needed.

Curtis told Marshall that Portia claimed she wanted to get through the first trimester before she told him, but after talking with her, he thought there was a good chance she wouldn’t have said anything until they filed for divorce. That would have made it harder to push for parental rights. Marshall said he heard a lot of speculation, but wasn’t sure how Jordan fit in, and Curtis said he found himself leaning on Jordan. Marshall said, leaning on or toward?

Portia said Jordan had been thirsting for Curtis for some time, and Jordan said Portia wouldn’t be threatened by her if she wasn’t so insecure. She created the distance with her lies and secrets. Portia said, so Jordan rolled the dice. She had to know there was the possibility of Curtis coming back for the sake of the baby. Jordan said it didn’t look like that happened, and Portia said Jordan used something wonderful to turn Curtis against her, but Jordan said Portia did that all on her own.

Sonny said he hoped Drew wasn’t blackmailing Alexis, but Alexis said he was her client. She’d have Diane follow-up with their earlier conversation. Sonny left, and Drew said it was good Alexis had her priorities straight. Alexis said Scout always came first, and he said that’s why he came. There had been a change of plans.

Britt asked why Rocco why came to see her, and Rocco flashed back to saying he’d steal the key fob. He asked if she’d like to grab a coffee, and she said she’d love to, but she was working and couldn’t leave. Maybe another time? He said, sure. He also wanted to let her know that he told his mom that he had dinner with her, her mom, and Nathan – after the fact. She was a little mad. Britt thanked him for the heads up and said maybe he should have called. Wouldn’t his mom be madder if they had coffee? He said, probably. See her later. He started to dash out and literally ran into Sidwell. He said he was sorry, but Sidwell said it was quite all right, and Rocco left.

Gio said he didn’t know if he was going, and Emma asked if he was still mad at the Quartermaines. He said, not anymore. And Lois made him see that Brook did want to do the best for him at the time. Emma asked why he was still holding the Quartermaines at arm’s length.

Martin told Laura that he knew it looked bad, but Ronnie was truly the salt of the earth good people. Laura asked him to skip to forging the will, and he said, because of Tracy, he lost everything. She deserved to be taught a lesson. Monica wanted Ronnie to have a house, and he made sure it was that one. Laura asked about the PickleLila relish, and he said, nice touch, right? He promised he hadn’t changed anything else and got no monetary compensation. He just wanted a little justice. Ronnie didn’t want to go along with it at first, but then she met Tracy. Tracy was so awful, Ronnie decided to go along with the plan. In a way, you could say Tracy brought it on herself. Laura said she could say a lot of things, but she wasn’t going to. Was he also the reason Ronnie agreed to sell to Drew?

Michael said the only thing that was changed was which house Ronnie got. Ned said, add to that a jar of PickleLila, and Tracy said, Monica would never be that cruel. Jason said Michael told him Ronnie said she wouldn’t sell even before Tracy showed up with the real will, and Ronnie said she couldn’t do it. Everyone was so kind to her, except Tracy. She was sorry she let it go as far as she did. She felt like she let Monica down. Jason said they all made mistakes – Monica made a few of her own – but owning up to them showed Ronnie’s real character. Ronnie thanked him and he left.

In the foyer, Chase asked if Tracy still wanted him to arrest Ronnie and Brook said, please. Drop it. She got what she wanted and more than she expected. The house was hers. Tracy said, all right. She wouldn’t press charges, but she was only letting Ronnie go because of Monica. Ronnie said she was very sorry about everything that happened. These were Tracy’s. She handed Tracy the keys, and Tracy said now she could lock the doors when she threw Ronnie out.

Alexis said Drew had a fund raiser in DC and Scout was going trick-or-treating with her, Kristina, and Molly, then sleeping over for a Davis Girls’ night. Drew said Scout was having a tough time today and wanted to be with her dad, so he was taking her to DC. Alexis said it was no longer a fun day because it was the day Scout lost her mom. But she was wondering why he was doing this today, when Scout should be surrounded by people who loved her mom and shared her grief and happy memories. She should be with family, including him. Why didn’t he bring Scout over to her place? Maybe they could put everything aside and be together for Scout’s sake.

In a stairwell, Sidwell asked if Britt and Dalton came to an understanding, and Britt said Dalton was a snake. He immediately suggested they cut Sidwell out and take the work to someone else, splitting the profits 50/50. Sidwell said, accept his offer, and Britt said she’d crunch numbers for him, but wouldn’t be a spy. He said she’d do what he told her to do. If not for him, the medicine that kept her upright and functioning would be withheld, and Huntington’s would make her a prisoner in her own body.

Martin said Drew wanted the house, so he made it happen by threatening to expose Ronnie, and Laura said, for going along with the plan he created? He said he didn’t force Ronnie. Initially, it was her choice. Laura said, don’t tell her that he really believes that. She didn’t think he’d be there if he’d gotten away with it. He said, Ronnie cracked. She decided she cared too much about the rest of the family and told the Quartermaines everything. To make matters worse, Tracy showed up at the 11^th hour with a copy if the real will. Laura said, thank God for that. Was he going to be arrested? He said that was up to her.

Ronnie said she’d pack her stuff and be gone tomorrow, but Tracy said, leave now. She could pick up her things tomorrow… by the gate. Olivia said it wasn’t right, but Tracy said she wasn’t giving Ronnie the opportunity to steal anything else from the family. She was lucky she wasn’t in prison. Michael said he thought Tracy owed Monica more than throwing Ronnie out, but Tracy said Monica wanted Ronnie to have a house in Durham, not here, because she wasn’t family. She never was and was never going to be. Be grateful for her freedom and get out of her house.

Gio told Emma, the Quartermaines had the reputation of lying and stabbing each other in the back. Did he want to become a part of that really? Emma said, if he kept his distance, he’d stay safe, but he might miss out on something he really loved, like the violin. He thought music was worth it the night of the Nurses Ball. He said, it was, and she said, wasn’t his family?

Martin told Laura that Ned said the Quartermaines wouldn’t press charges if she personally asked them not to, and Laura said that was incredibly lenient, but Martin thought it was diabolical. The worst punishment was her look of disappointment. She said she didn’t think disappointment covered it. Okay. She’d call the Quartermaines. He thanked her and said he was grateful, and she said he should be. And not just to her. What he did was illegal and underhanded and just plain stupid. He could lose his law license. He won’t be able to shove this off. She was sorry, but he couldn’t live with her and Doc anymore. He had to move out. Sonny knocked at the door and asked if it was a bad time. Laura said they were just finishing up, and Martin said she was telling him what he did was illegal, yet she couldn’t manage to cut ties with Sonny Corinthos. How was that fair?

Curtis told Marshall that the connection was still there, but he and Jordan hadn’t crossed any lines. That hadn’t eased Portia’s jealousy though. Marhsall asked where they stood. Would the divorce be amicable enough to raise a child together? Curtis said he didn’t think they’d stay amicable when Portia realized he wanted to be with Jordan.

Portia said she didn’t tell Curtis about the pregnancy to spare him the pain in case she miscarried. Jordan never thought about that, and just assumed her pregnancy was another opening to make herself look good and her look bad. Jordan said, not everything was about Portia. She was never out to get her. Portia said it didn’t matter. Jordan was welcome to try meeting Curtis’s impossible standard. Jordan said being honest with her husband shouldn’t be an impossible standard to meet, and Portia said Curtis would end up disappointed like last time. Jordan might have Curtis, but she’d never get Portia’s child.

Drew said, Alexis was inviting him to her house? and Alexis said she’d do anything to make things comfortable for Scout. So, yes, he was invited to join them. Drew asked who else would be there, and she said, Kristina and Molly, and she would like to invite Danny. He’s Sam’s son and Scout’s brother. Drew said, absolutely not. Danny couldn’t control himself around him and would cause a scene and make it worse. If she let Danny around Scout, she’d never see Scout again.

Sidwell asked how fast Britt deteriorated without Faison’s experimental medication, and she said he made his point. She’d tell Dalton that she’s in. He asked if she thought Dalton had been approached by other buyers or was he blowing smoke, but she said she didn’t know. She’d find out. He said, see that she did, and left.

Britt came out and saw Jason at the reception desk.

Olivia said Tracy wasn’t making sense. Ronnie was Monica’s sister, which made her family. It was cruel. Tracy asked how she was the bad guy. Ronnie tried to steal the house. Michael said that proved she was one of them. She stood up to Drew and tore into him. Ned suggested Tracy take the win without humiliating Ronnie, but Tracy said, that’s not the Quartermaine way. They defeated their enemies and made examples of them. Olivia said maybe it was time to make a change, at least a little, and Brook said if Tracy insisted on throwing Ronnie out, they were leaving too. Tracy said that was ridiculous, and Ronnie said they didn’t need to do that. Olivia said Leo was out trick-or-treating, so she could pack some bags, and Ned said he’d help her. Michael said him too. Tracy had lost her mind. Brook said admit Ronnie was part of the family or they were leaving, and Tracy said they could all get out.

Marshall said Portia wouldn’t be happy about Curtis going back to Jordan. She’d always had insecurities about their relationship. Curtis said he’d never given her a reason, but Marshall said the heart didn’t always need a reason. He was sure the connection could be seen. Curtis asked if Marshall had an issue with him and Jordan, and Marshall said, no. He was happy for Curtis and hoped they both had a future together if that’s what he wanted. But the baby was the first priority. Curtis said he was committed to being a hands-on father, and Marshall said, the last thing he wanted to do was end up in family court, fighting for the next 18 years.

Emma told Gio that maybe getting close to the Quartermaines was risky, but maybe it was worth it. Rocco came back and Gio asked how it went with Britt. Rocco said, not great.

Jason said he brought the insurance card for Britt’s car. He figured she’d need it. She tried to take it and dropped it. He put it back in her hand and asked what was going on. She said, nothing. She was just busy. He asked, what was upsetting her? She could tell him.

Laura asked Sonny to excuse her for a minute and told Martin that she wasn’t cutting ties with Sonny and he couldn’t live in her house. Sonny didn’t live in her house. Martin said he lived there. He did business there all over her city. If he was out by Sunday, was that acceptable? She said it was fine, and Martin left. Sonny said he came to give her a heads up. Sidwell confronted him at the MetroCourt and it seemed like Sidwell was putting him on notice. Laura said her too.

Ronnie said she didn’t want the family to split up because of her. It was her fault. She went along with Martin’s fraud. Tracy told her not to be a martyr, and Ronnie said she was agreeing with Tracy, but Tracy said she didn’t need any help. Brook said it wasn’t about Ronnie. It was about her grandmother’s need to control everything. It didn’t take anything away from her to accept Ronnie into the family. Tracy asked if she was saying it was okay for Ronnie to go along with Martin’s fraud, but Brook said, no, but making a mistake – even a big one – didn’t exclude her from the family. Michael said, it was a requirement, but Tracy said she wanted Ronnie gone. If they didn’t like it, they could leave. Brook said, please don’t do this. Don’t be spiteful. Take it back. She knew Tracy and her heart. She was kind, generous, and warm, but none of it would matter if she didn’t stop being so vicious. She loved Tracy, but couldn’t keep making excuses for her. Please, back down.

Alexis told Drew that Danny wouldn’t be not seeing Scout. Would she be seeing both of them tonight? Drew said he didn’t want to put a strain on the evening, so he’d stick with the original plan. He’d go to DC and Scout would stay with her. When he came back from DC, he’d hear her plan to free Willow and make Michael look guilty. As soon as Willow was acquitted, he’d make sure Michael was arrested. He left, and Alexis looked at her notepad and read, Portia alibi?

Jordan wondered why Portia would think she was trying to take her baby? Curtis was the baby’s father, and a father had rights. Portia said she wanted Curtis to be part of the baby’s life, not Jordan. Jordan said when and if she and Curtis finally got together, it would be between them and Portia didn’t have a say. Portia said Jordan took Curtis, but wouldn’t take her child. When it came to Jordan or her baby, she knew who Curtis would choose. Portia left.

Curtis said he agreed with everything Marshall was saying, but even without Jordan in the equation, the marriage was over. Marshall asked if they’d filed, but Curtis said not until the investigation into Drew’s shooting was over. They needed spousal protection, so they weren’t compelled to testify against each other. Marshall said, so two good reasons to keep his distance from Jordan until the divorce was final.

Rocco said he was sorry. He was useless and it got awkward. He just wanted to get out. Emma said it was okay. He did the right thing. Gio said they’d find another way, and Rocco told them he said he’d get it and he would. He blew it this time, but Britt was nice and he knew he could try again. Emma said, we’ll see, but Rocco said he wasn’t being brushed off. He needed to save the animals in Dalton’s lab. He knew he could get close to Britt again and when he did, he’d get the key fob.

Jason asked if Britt’s symptoms were coming back, but she said it had been an emotional day. Rocco was there earlier. He barged into an exam room, she was startled and yelled. From the way he ran out, she didn’t think she’d be hearing from him again. He said Rocco wouldn’t be scared off that easy. He wanted to get to know her better and he thought Rocco should. She could be somebody good in his life. She told him, ridiculous. It was Halloween, not April Fool’s Day. She walked away.

Laura said Sidwell wanted her to publicly endorse Measure C and denounce Sonny. He was fixated on getting the piers and she was afraid of what he might do to make that happen. Sonny said, don’t worry. He’d get Sidwell to leave her alone. She said he couldn’t, and he said Sidwell didn’t fight fair. She said she appreciated his concern, but she couldn’t come to him to solve her problems. She’d deal with Sidwell in her own way.

Ned said it wasn’t too late for Tracy to change her mind, but she said Ronnie needed to leave immediately. And if the rest were going with her, get out. She opened the door, and they looked at each other. Ronnie left, and they followed, Ned last. He said Tracy needed her family. She had her whole life to learn that lesson and it still hadn’t stuck. Don’t throw her family out for spite. That wasn’t why Monica gave her the house. He left, and she slammed the door.

Wednesday:

Turner meets Sonny at hatchet range and said, a hatchet range on Halloween. What could possibly go wrong?

Gio went to the Quartermaine mansion and found Tracy. He said he thought Ronnie kicked her out, but Tracy said there had been a reversal of fortune… in her favor. Apparently, Monica hadn’t given the house to Ronnie. Monica gave it to her.

Outside of Bobbie’s, James complained to Spinelli and Felicia about not going to the street that had full-size candy bars. Felicia said they would have been late. They promised James’s dad they’d stop by so he could see James’s costume. They went inside and James ran to Cody.

Molly asked what Scout was looking at, and Scout said her friends were posting about her school’s Trunk Or Treat. Kristina said it wasn’t too late to go, but Scout said she didn’t want to dress up. She used to love Halloween. Not anymore.

Danny went to Alexis’s office, and she asked if she was keeping him from his Halloween plans. He said it only brought back memories of losing his mom.

Jason went to Anna’s office, and she said she needed a favor. He and Britt had a good relationship, right? Jason said he wasn’t sure really… and she said Britt trusted him more than anyone. She needed him to talk to Britt for her, because she needed to know if Faison was still alive.

Kristina said it was okay to feel sad, and Molly said they were sad too. Kristina said Scout’s mom would want her to celebrate, and Molly asked if Scout wanted to stay home and watch Hocus Pocus. Scout said she guessed that would be okay, and Molly said she ordered something better than candy. It was a surprise. She left to get it.

Felicia introduced Cody to Nathan and said he was James’s riding instructor and friend. James said, and his uncle. Did Cody like his costume? This year, he was a real cowboy, like Cody. Cody said they were Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and James said, who? Cody said, never mind. He was old. James asked if Cody wanted to help him sort candy, and Cody looked at Nathan. Nathan said, go ahead, and went back to his table. Felicia followed and sked if he was all right. He said it was hard to compete with a real-life cowboy. Felicia said James was eager to get to know Nathan. Give it time and they’d form their own special bond.

Turner said Sonny promised her a home cooked meal, and Sonny said he was going to make pizza, but changed his mind and made lasagna. She wouldn’t mind after tasting it. She said they were eating lasagna here? and he said he paid the owner to use the oven. She asked if he’d rented the space, and he said there were no customers or staff. They could eat there, and her reputation would be intact. She said it was considerate… unless it was a trap. He’d invited her to a space with sharp weapons and no witnesses. He said if she didn’t feel safe, she didn’t have to stay, but she picked up a hatchet and said she didn’t scare that easily.

Tracy said she’d found the real will before Ronnie had a chance to sell to Drew, but Gio said Ronnie decided not to go through with it. She said if he believed her family’s story, it happened before she got there, but it wasn’t Ronnie’s to sell anyway. He said he came over to help everyone pack, but they were probably celebrating. Where was everybody? Tracy said she kicked them out.

Jason said, when Jack told Anna that Faison and Sidwell had been working together, he didn’t mean to imply Faison was alive, but Anna said she’d been to the funerals of two people who came back to town. Forgive her if she needed certainty. After Faison’s death, it was the first time she felt like she could breathe again. Now she had the familiar feeling in the pit of her stomach of Faison’s presence.

Alexis said Danny had been strong, especially for his sister. He didn’t have to hide his grief, especially from her. She knew he missed his mom. They all did. Danny said he did miss her a lot, but he could deal with it. It was Scout she should be worried about. He wasn’t alone, but thanks to Drew, Scout was. It wasn’t fair. Alexis agreed and said Drew was wrong, and Danny said, the worst part was, when his mom went into surgery, the one thing she asked him to do was look after Scout. Now he couldn’t do that. He couldn’t even see her. Alexis said none of this was his fault, but he said he’d screwed up. He let his mom down.

Kristina decorated pumpkins with Scout and said, Scout’s mom was so good at this. Scout said she liked hearing about her mom. Her dad didn’t talk about her. He only talked about Willow. Kristina said she loved talking about Scout’s mom. So did Molly and her grandma. If Scout missed her mom or wanted to hear stories about her, come ask.

Spinelli asked how it was going, and Nathan said he was trying to hide his jealousy over James being more attached to Cody instead of him. He was grateful that James had so many people in his life who cared about him, especially since Maxie wasn’t there. Felicia said, one night, James had a nightmare, and Cody was the only one who could help. Spinelli said that’s why it was imperative that they didn’t disrupt James’s life and he was surrounded by his loved ones. Nathan asked if that was a polite way of telling him not to enforce custody.

James said Cody could have all of the lollipops, since he said he liked them, but Cody suggested they check and see if James’s dad liked them. James said, when they were done sorting, when Molly approached the table. Cody asked what was in the box, and Molly said, Halloween cupcakes. Cody asked James if it was okay if he helped Molly take them to the car. Molly said she didn’t need help, but Cody insisted.

Turmer threw a hatchet, and Sonny said she threw it like she throws a softball. She said she’d improved greatly, but he said she was on the bench halfway through summer. She said she learned by watching other people play. She kept coming to make sure he didn’t cheat again, but just because she hadn’t caught him didn’t mean he didn’t cheat. Sonny said he’d managed to slip through her fingers once again.

Anna said she knew it sounded crazy, but Jason said, no. He knew she was scared of Faison. He’d done terrible things to her and other people. Anna said she felt guilty because she hadn’t stopped him early on, but Jason said she wasn’t responsible for Faison’s actions. She said maybe she felt like his reign of terror was her fault since he came to Port Charles because of her. If somehow he was still alive, she wanted to finish him. Jason said he’d be happy to talk to Britt. He’d asked her if Faison had any connection to the Five Poppies, but they’d had to put the conversation on hold. When he circled back, he’d fill her in. Anna thanked him and said she felt he was the only person she could trust. He thanked her and said he’d shot Faison. It wasn’t staged. It was real. The man was dead.

Danny told Alexis that he should have sucked up to Drew and acted sorry. Then maybe he could see his sister now. Alexis said, he could apologize a thousand times and it wouldn’t have changed. When Drew saw Danny, he saw his father. It wasn’t Danny or his father’s fault. It was all Drew’s fault. Danny said he couldn’t stop himself from ripping into Drew, and she said that was his mom. When she had something to say, she said it, and didn’t care what anybody thought. Danny said he missed her, especially tonight. He couldn’t believe it had been a year. She said neither could she (me too), but what made it bearable was him and his sister. When she looked at them, she saw the best parts of Sam and Sam lived on through the two of them. They hugged.

Scout asked what Kristina missed the most about Sam, and Kristina said, Sam loved adventure. She was always sky diving or scuba diving or riding motorcycles. And she could fix anything. She was really smart. Sam would tell her that it was okay to be sad, but it was important to have hope and remember that tomorrow could be a better day. Scout said sometimes it was hard, and Kristina said she was in a tough place right now, but she wasn’t alone. Sam was watching over her and Scout had her and Molly and her grandma. She was a Davis Girl, and they stuck together no matter what. Kristina and Scout hugged.

Spinelli said he was asking Nathan’s intentions and apologized for not being more direct. Nathan said he got it. It was a complicated situation. He had rights, but as much as he’d like to be a full-time dad, he didn’t think he was ready for it and neither was James. Spinelli asked if that meant James could continue living with him and James’s sisters, and Nathan said, yes. They’d revisit it down the road, but for now he’d like to get to know his son better. Cody said he had to help Molly and hustled her out. Outside, she asked what was wrong with him, and he said James was ignoring his dad because of him and Nathan felt bad. The cupcakes were an excuse leave when Molly came in. Molly said, that was actually really thoughtful.

Tracy told Gio that when Ronnie was exposed, she told Ronnie that she was no longer welcome and to leave immediately. Her family took exception and told her that she should apologize because Ronnie was family. Gio said he understood why she was mad, but Ronnie had already come clean and felt bad about it. She asked if he was siding with Ronnie, and he said Ronnie had been a regular at Bobbie’s since he started and he’d gotten to know her. She made a mistake, but she was still a decent person. Tracy said Ronnie tried to steal her home and he wanted her to apologize because Ronnie chickened out of her own scheme? He said he thought she should cut Ronnie some slack, but she said she wasn’t in the slack cutting business. If her family couldn’t accept that, they were free to live somewhere else. The good news was, there was more room for him.

Turner said the lasagna was mind blowing, and Sonny asked if that meant she forgave him. She said, for trapping her in such a way that she couldn’t prosecute his son? The PCPD was prosecuting Willow, not Michael. She didn’t have to recuse herself. He said he strongly suggested she did.

Anna said she knew it sounded far-fetched that Faison was alive, but Nathan also took a bullet to the chest. Jason said, Nathan was younger and stronger. Faison was old and battling Huntington’s Disease. There was no way he’d survive. She said, when it came to Faison, she had no rationale. It was like a form of PTSD. The fear just overwhelmed her and she felt paralyzed. He said maybe that’s exactly what they wanted, and she said, who? He said, Sidwell and whoever he was doing business with. Maybe they were using the threat of Faison to mess with her head.

James gave Nathan a lollipop, saying Nathan told him grape was his favorite when he was in the hospital. Nathan thanked him for remembering, and Felicia asked James to tell him what happened at Mrs. Somebody’s house. James said when she opened the door, her cat Toodles ran out, climbed up a tree, and wouldn’t get down. Spinelli said a squad car came by and the officers retrieved the cat, and James asked if Nathan rescued any cats when he was a cop. Nathan said he did, but the cat wasn’t happy and scratched him all the way down. Spinelli said, Toodles wasn’t happy either, and James said too bad Nathan couldn’t come with them. Maybe next year. Nathan said he’d love that.

Molly said she had to stop assuming the worst about Cody, and he said he’d done some stupid things. She said he was also kind, considerate, and heroic, like when he rescued her dad from the woods. She had to get going, but promised to look for ways to stop the sale of the Quartermaine estate. He said she didn’t have to. It was no longer going to be sold.  

Tracy said she knew it was awkward with Gio and his parents, but Brook and Olivia were gone, and Dante would want to clear out. He had his pick of rooms. Gio said things were good at his grandfather’s, but Tracy said he wasn’t safe at Sonny’s. He asked why she thought Monica left her the house in the first place, and she said she had no idea. She thought it would go to Michael. He said, the will didn’t say why? and Tracy said, nope. He asked if she wanted to hear his theory, and she said, nope, but he said he was going to tell her. He thought Monica left the house to her because Monica trusted her to hold the family together. Tracy laughed.

Jason said he had no trouble believing that Faison and Sidwell worked together. Now that Faison was dead, it seemed that Sidwell and his new partner realized making Anna think he was still alive would work to their advantage. She asked, how so? and he said she was a great Police Commissioner. If she was in her head and looking over her shoulder, it gave them a better chance of accomplishing their goals, whatever those might be. She said, the right form of manipulation, and he said, exactly. Don’t fall for it. His phone chimed and he said it was Danny. He had to go. She thanked him for talking her down, and he said if she needed him, let him know. She said it went both ways, and he left.

Turner said she couldn’t prosecute Michael because of her personal dealings with Sonny. That wasn’t an issue with Willow. Sonny suggested she have one of her assistants do it, but she said it was a high-profile case involving a US congressman. No way was she handing it off. He said, Alexis would put her on trial. She’d make Turner look like an overblown prosecutor out to make a name for herself by picking on innocent Willow. She said she knew Alexis was good at her job, but so was she. She wasn’t going to lose. He said, winning was just as bad. It was going to earn her the wrath of Congressman Cain. He’d do everything he could to make sure to end her career. She was damned if she did and damned if she didn’t. She asked if he was trying to protect her, and he said, yeah. She said she didn’t buy it for one second.

She said she could literally feel him working an angle. Her first guess was that he wanted someone with less experience. Michael would be safe, and Willow was the mother of his grandchildren. For their sake, he’d want Willow exonerated. Everyone would get off scot-free. He said it was no secret that she wanted to take him down, but to do that she had to keep her job. His advice was to stay clear of the trial.

Molly opened the box to a bunch of squashed cupcakes, and Scout said they looked really Halloweenie. Kristina asked, what happened? and Molly said, the cupcakes were a little manhandled. They’d still taste great. She ran into James and his family. Scout said she bet James was dressed like a cowboy, and Kristina wondered if he was the only cowboy. Molly said, Cody was there, and Kristina asked if he had anything to do with the manhandled cupcakes. Molly said, he did, but his heart was in the right place. She went to put the cupcakes in the kitchen.

Danny said, Alexis thought he was like his mom? and she said, 100%. He had her resolve, loyalty, and compassion, all of her best qualities. He said that meant a lot, and she said Sam would have been proud to see the young man he’d become. She was. Jason knocked at the door and asked if Danny was ready to go. Danny gave Alexis a bag of peanut butter cups and asked her to give them to Scout. They were their mom’s favorites and Scout loved them too. Tell her they were from him. He left with Jason and asked where they were sleeping tonight. Jason said he had good news.

Tracy asked why Monica would trust her to keep the family together, and Gio said she had already been doing it. She fought for her grandchildren to stay there when Michael was in the hospital. She stopped Drew from demolishing the crypt. She prevented the house from being sold. She said that was because she was always up for a good fight. She wasn’t the glue that kept the family together. She was too harsh and unforgiving. He said all they’d asked was for her to acknowledge Ronnie as part of the family and act a little nicer. That’s what heads of the family were expected to do. Whether she was ready or not, she was the head of the Quartermaines now.

In the car, Anna left a message for Jack. She said call her back when he had the chance. Sidwell and his associates were using the specter of Faison as a smokescreen. Maybe if they pooled their resources, they could figure out who Sidwell was working with. Call her back. As she started the car, someone in the back seat put a cloth over her face.

Turner said Sonny’s motives were suspect, but his argument made sense. She could end up in a no win situation. Sonny said, pass it on to someone else, but she said, no. She was a damn good prosecutor, and she’d beat Alexis and find a way to placate Congressman Cain. When she put her mind to something, she could overcome any odds. She threw a hatchet and got a bullseye.

Felicia put a birthday cake with one candle on the table, and James said, she got his mom a cake? Felicia said it was her birthday, and James said, but she wasn’t there to blow out the candles. Spinelli said, maybe James could do it for her, and Felicia said his mom would like that very much. Nathan asked what his mom would wish for, and James said, to be there with them, and blew out the candle.

Alexis arrived home, and Kristina said, Molly got cupcakes they weren’t allowed to eat until she got there. Alexis said she had something better, and brought out the bag of peanut butter cups. They toasted with the candy and said, to Sam. Scout said, to mommy, and they had a group hug.

Tracy said she wasn’t head of the family. It wasn’t a job she was suited for. Gio said, Monica thought she was. That’s why she left the house to Tracy. The house would tie her to the family and the family to her. Tracy asked if it was a hostage situation, and he said, exactly. Admit it. She needed them as much as they needed her. She said he was right. She needed her family and so did he. Jason came in with Danny, and Danny said there were no cars. Where was everybody? Tracy said she didn’t know, but hopefully they’d all be home soon. She looked at Gio.

Anna woke up cuffed to a chair in a basement or warehouse or wherever kidnappers put their victims. She yelled, help! Anybody! A man’s voice came over an intercom said, be at peace, Anna. You’re on your way to a new life. She yelled, noooo!

Thursday:

Lucas was on the phone about a patient when Ava came out. She told Lucas that she couldn’t hear enough about urine output first thing in the morning, or ever. But she was glad she was up because they needed  to have a serious conversation about his exit strategy.

Jack told Josslyn and Vaughn that they had no ID on the person running the operation at the Five Poppies. They knew it was the final project of Cesar Faison and Faison had been working with Jenz Sidwell. Sidwell was their next target. Josslyn wondered if they were going in through Sidwell’s son.

Jordan said the polls were too close to call. The city seemed to be evenly divided on Measure C. Marco said they’d have to call in every favor, and Sidwell said there was too much invested to lose. Pascal entered the room, and Sidwell introduced him to Jordan as his new butler. Pascal asked if he could offer them some coffee.

Britt brought Portia coffee, but Portia said she was fine with her tea. Britt said she needed a teeny tiny favor.

Alexis thanked Felicia for coming by, and Felicia asked what Alexis needed her to do. Alexis said, that depended on whether or not Felicia still had her PI license.

Ned, Olivia, Dante, Brook, and Chase went into Bobbie’s and Ned told Gio, breakfast for five. Dante said it looked like they’d be his new regulars.

Tracy answered the door to Ronnie, who said, Tracy wanted to see her?

Jack told Josslyn that Marco was where he was headed. Sidwell had retained him as an attorney. Vaughn said they didn’t know if Marco was aware of the project, much less involved, but Josslyn said they were close and lived in the same house. Jack said Josslyn’s Uncle Lucas was Marco’s boyfriend, which made Josslyn their way in.

Ava said she’d enjoyed having Lucas there and they’d gotten to know each other, and Lucas said he knew the apartment wasn’t big enough for both of them. She said, that’s it. Of course (🍷) he could stay until he found a place. Did he have any idea when he would? He said Marco had been dropping hints about living together and it would be great, but it was too soon.

Jordan said, barring mayoral support, it was highly unlikely Measure C would pass, and Marco said the mayor was in Sonny’s pocket. Jordan said they needed a back-up plan. Maybe Sidwell should look at another property on the waterfront. Sidwell said, absolutely not. The piers were across from Spoon Island and ideal for moving cargo. The piers were a blight on the city, as was their owner. Sonny Corinthos must be stopped.

Felicia said she kept her license up to date. Why? Alexis said she needed a PI and Felicia was in the unique position to investigate this particular matter. Felicia assured her that what Alexis said would stay between them whether she took the job or not, and Alexis said she needed to know Portia’s whereabouts the night Drew was shot.

Portia said, Britt wanted her to sponsor her reaccreditation as a doctor in the state of New York? Why? Britt said her talent was being wasted for no good reason, and Portia said, she’d faked her own death. Britt said going into hiding was personal and had nothing to do with her work, but Portia said it was fraud. Britt said no charges had been filed. She’d been in a fugue state, but was better now. Portia asked how she was feeling healthwise, and Britt said her symptoms seemed to be under control. That’s why she wanted to do what she was trained to do while she was still healthy. Portia said she understood, but had a full plate, and Britt said she’d take care of the red tape. All she needed was Portia’s support.

Gio said, congratulations. He heard Drew didn’t buy the house. Tracy told him when he stopped by. He thought they might need help packing, but was glad he was wrong. Brook said they might need help after all. They all moved out.

Tracy asked if Ronnie wanted some coffee. She supposed tea was out of the question… Too soon. Ronnie said she didn’t want anything. She had no time, so cut to the chase. She knew Tracy’s family wouldn’t come back until Tracy apologized to her. So let’s hear what you’ve got. Tracy said Ronnie attempted to hoodwink her family out of their estate. Luckily, she was unsuccessful. She thought Ronnie probably came clean to avoid a lengthy legal battle… but she’s very grateful that Ronnie admitted fraud… and very sorry if her reaction to Ronnie’s flagrant deceit upset her. Ronnie said, okay… Apology not accepted.

Jack said Josslyn was close to Lucas, and Vaughn said, because of Colette, Sidwell probably knew Josslyn was WSB. Jack said Josslyn would be dealing with Marco and Lucas exclusively. She’d have to walk a fine line and convince Marco that she was simply Lucas’s young friendly niece. Josslyn said she would and asked if all her assignments would involve her lying to her family.

Lucas told Ava that when he lived in Boston he didn’t date or socialize. He just threw himself into his work. When he came back, he had to face Brad. He thought they could be friends, but they fell into old patterns. In Miami, they fell into each other’s arms… almost. Brad admitted blackmailing Portia, and he was mad at himself for trusting Brad, so he had a few too many and there was Marco. Ava said he traded way up, but he said that wasn’t the point. There had been no time between Brad and Marco. What if Marco was just a rebound?

Sidwell said the most effective legal route was the election. If his sway with Mayor Collins was unsuccessful, he’d have to find another way to persuade her. In the meantime, he was looking at Jordan and Marco to see the campaign through to the end. Jordan spoke French to Pascal about coffee and welcomed him to Port Charles.

Ronnie said, it wasn’t a sincere apology, but Tracy told her that she’d said the words, I’m sorry. Ronnie said she didn’t want the family to deprive themselves of their home because of her. So she’d tell them Tracy apologized. Tracy said, no time like the present, and Ronnie said she’d tell them Tracy cried too. She was trying to help put the family back together again. Monica didn’t leave Tracy the house because Tracy cared about the property. She left it to her because Tracy took care of the entire family. She’d do anything to protect to protect them. Tracy said she protected the family from Ronnie, and Ronnie said she was glad. She made a terrible mistake, but the rest saw past that and welcomed her with kindness. She’d never forget that. Tracy had yet to admit she ever did anything wrong. Tracy said because she hadn’t.  

Felicia told Alexis that it made sense to cast suspicion elsewhere and Portia made some sense. The bad blood between Curtis and Drew was very public and rumor had it that Drew targeted Stella in the insurance investigation. Alexis said he did. She defended Stella and Drew instigated all of it. Felicia said Portia must have been furious that Drew used his political power to go after Stella, but that didn’t mean she’d shot him, and Alexis said she wasn’t accusing anyone. She was just looking to find out if Portia had been on call. If she was, it wasn’t an issue, but if she wasn’t, Alexis wanted Felicia to keep looking.

Portia said she needed to know Britt was committed to the job, and Britt said she wasn’t going anywhere. Portia said it was one thing to say it and another to actually do it. Why didn’t they revisit it in six months? Britt asked if that wasn’t when Portia would be going on maternity leave.

Lucas said he had legitimate concerns and it wouldn’t be fair to Marco to take the next step if he wasn’t sure, and Ava said she wasn’t telling him to move in with Marco. It was clear Lucas had deep feelings that had nothing to do with Brad. Don’t let a bad thing ruin a good thing. He said he wasn’t sure it was going to work out, and she said he wanted a guarantee, but there were no guarantees in life. The only guarantee was that if he didn’t choose to move on, he never would.

Marco wondered if it was wise for Sidwell to bring Pascal to Port Charles, but Sidwell said Pascal had the perfect cover. He’d done an excellent job at the Five Poppies and if the election didn’t go their way, they’d need a new strategy, which was in Pascal’s wheelhouse. Marco said he needed a favor. He’d like to ask Lucas to move in. Lucas was crashing with his Aunt Ava, and his living situation wasn’t ideal. Things were great between them, and he thought they were ready to take the next step. Sidwell said he was happy to hear it. Under normal circumstances, it would be fine, but most of Port Charles believed they were law abiding citizens when they were anything but. They were undertaking two monumental tasks – Faison’s final project and obliterating Sonny’s hold on Port Charles. One was illegal and the other effected Lucas’s family. They clearly had strong feelings, but don’t let Lucas become a liability. Marco said he could protect Lucas, but Sidwell said the best way to do that was to keep him far away.

Olivia said, Ronnie made several mistakes, and Dante said she committed actual crimes. Olivia said, but she couldn’t go through with it because she was a stand-up woman. She was talked into doing bad by that shyster Martin Green. Brook said, but she wouldn’t have gone through with it if granny hadn’t been so horrible, and Olivia said, Tracy finally got what she wanted, but couldn’t let it go. She said Ronnie would never be a member of the family and kicked her out. Michael said Ronnie was a member of the family and they walked out with her in solidarity. Gio asked what the end game was, and Brook said they wanted Tracy to apologize. When she did, they’d move back in. Ned said he needed to get an appointment with Lucy. They all did. His mother would die before she apologized.

Tracy asked what she did wrong. She’d been defending the family home, Monica’s legacy. Ronnie said Tracy had been judging her from the second they met. She took one look at Ronnie and decided she wasn’t good enough for the family and was here to pull a fast one. Tracy said she was right, but Ronnie said she was wrong. She’d come to say goodbye to her sister and hoped to meet some of her family. Thankfully, she did and they were wonderful to her. They made her feel like a part of the family. She thought that was her sister’s final gift to her – a family. She started to cry and said, so if Tracy said a proper apology, she’d accept it. Otherwise, just put a sock in it. Tracy said, what did you say?

Portia closed the door, and Britt said she could recognize a pregnant woman a mile away. Portia was avoiding coffee and the cafeteria, and looked exhausted… She meant, glowing. Portia said she preferred to keep it private until after her first trimester, and Britt said privacy was important during early pregnancy, but what else was important was that she was trying to get in the good graces of the medical establishment. Portia said, and if she agreed to sponsor Britt, Britt would keep her mouth shut. Britt said Portia was a fantastic problem solver.

Felicia said she’d search Portia’s schedule and patient records, unless it violated HIPPA. She’d be in touch and let Alexis know what she found. Alexis thanked her and said she knew Felicia had a full plate with Nathan. Was there any word on Maxie? Felicia said, Maxie was stable – no better, no worse. Last night, they had a birthday party for her at Bobbie’s. James blew out his mother’s candle. It was really hard, but good. The children missed their mother because they loved her of course (🍷), but more important, they believed in her. Alexis said they all believed in Maxie.

Jack said, if Sidwell succeeded in taking the project to fruition, it would cause innumerable miseries, and Josslyn said she’d do it and keep Jack apprised of her progress. Vaughn asked to speak with Jack in private, and Josslyn left. Vaughn said he was going to say what Josslyn couldn’t. The job was way too dangerous.

Ronnie asked how much she needed to repeat, and Tracy told her that she’d said, put a sock in it. That was something Monica used to say to her all the time. Ronnie told her that they always said that to each other as kids, and Tracy teared up. She said, okay. She was sorry that Ronnie didn’t get to reunite with her sister before she died. She was sorry that she judged Ronnie before she took the time to get to know her and so sorry she doubted Ronnie’s love for her sister and her sister’s love for her. She didn’t know if Ronnie could, but if she could find it in her heart, please forgive her.

Vaughn said there were too many variables in Port Charles that could lead Sidwell to ID Josslyn as an agent working an op, and Jack said, that’s why he was going to keep close eyes on her. She knew how to avoid Sidwell. Vaughn said she didn’t have experience in evaluating risk, and Jack said Vaughn’s personal feelings were clouding his judgment. Vaughn said he was overestimating Josslyn’s ability to understand this was absolutely imperative, and Jack asked if Vaughn understood. Vaughn said he did, and Jack said Marco was the only way in and they’d take it regardless of the risk. They had to shut the project down.

Josslyn went to see Lucas, who asked, what was the occasion? She said she had some free time and hadn’t bugged him in a while, and he suggested it wait until after breakfast. He’d make her an omelet. She said, absolutely, and he said she’d just missed Ava. She told him not to take it the wrong way, but how did he live with that woman? and he said he thought she’d be surprised how much she had in common with Ava.

Marco said Lucas had no use for Sonny and would probably vote for Measure C, and Sidwell said, what of the other matter? What they were doing was highly illegal and very dangerous. What if Lucas saw something he shouldn’t? Marco said it was a huge house. Half the time, Lucas was at the hospital, and they’d be together most of the time. It wouldn’t be a problem. Sidwell said, maybe, but why take the chance? and Marco said Lucas was being cautious about taking the next step. Pascal listened in, and Marco said he knew already that Lucas wanted to live together. He’d mentioned it briefly once before. He honestly believed once Lucas was there, he’d realize the next step wasn’t so scary and could be really great. He was falling in love with Lucas.

Gio said, don’t sign any leases yet. Tracy might surprise them. Ned said possibly, but his mother’s surprises were never good ones. Ronnie walked in and Olivia asked her to join them, but she said she just came to get a coffee to go. She was going to the airport and going home to Durham, but she was glad she ran into them because she just came from Tracy’s house. Michael said they all considered her family, no matter what, and Brook said, no matter what Tracy said, they did care about her. Ronnie thanked them, and Gio asked what Tracy did. Ronnie said, she didn’t apologize at first, but then…

Tracy opened the door, and everyone was there. She said they were back, and Ned said, rumor had it she apologized to Ronnie, and they owed her an apology as well. Brook said she was sorry. Tracy knew something about the will wasn’t right. She was right and they were wrong. She was wrong. Michael said so was he. He should have trusted her judgement and had the will investigated for forgery. He should have supported her. Olivia said, Tracy knew what Monica wanted and was willing to fight again for her family to make it happen. She didn’t know what she was thinking banning Tracy from the MetroCourt. Tracy said neither did she, and Olivia said she was sorry. Brook said she was sorry for questioning Tracy’s movies and intentions. She should have trusted how close Tracy and Monica were instead of giving her grief. Tracy said she was used to it, and Ned thanked her for sticking to her guns, fighting for the family, and showing how far a Quartermaine would go to protect those they loved. She worked things out – Tracy said she did – and they’d like to come back. Tracy said, welcome home, and Ned told everybody to show her how glad they were. Tracy said, no, no, no! but they enveloped her in a group hug. She laughed and yelled for help.

Gio said he was glad he saw Ronnie before she left town, and she said she knew he was working and came to see him. She also figured she’d pass on the news that Tracy apologized. She didn’t expect to see the whole family. He said, neither did he, but he wasn’t shocked. Tracy would do literally anything to keep the family together, and not just for Monica. All she had to do was say a few words, apologize, and it would be okay. Ronnie said, for some people, especially people like Tracy, nothing was harder than to say I’m sorry and mean it, because they thought it was risking too much if it should go sideways. He said, that was true of all of them sometimes, and she said it was also true that if you had the courage to say the words, most of the time, it worked out. It did for her. She could have ended up in prison. He said, here she was, and she said, here she was. She came to Port Charles to find a sister she lost a long time ago, and she did, but she also found a family. He said, even Tracy. You took the bad with the good. She said, he was so very good. She hoped he would allow her to consider him family too, and he said it was more than all right. She said, in that case, could she offer a tiny bit of unsolicited advice from his Aunt Ronnie? One day, he might say a few words to Brook and Dante. He said, maybe one day he would, and she said she hoped so. She had to get going and call her Ride Share. He said his shift just ended and he didn’t let family take cabs to the airport. He’d give her a ride. He held out his arm and she took it, saying she’d like that so very much.

Portia said, here’s the deal. She’d help Britt. She knew Britt was a good doctor and believed she wanted to stay at GH. But whatever influence Britt thought she had over her would go away soon. Everybody would know she was pregnant, but Britt would still need her help. So straighten up and fly right. Her word went both ways with the licensing board. She could help Britt or sink her.

Alexis said she knew it was hard for Felicia, and Felicia said she knew how much Alexis was missing Sam, especially now. They hugged, and Felicia said she’d let Alexis know what she learned about Portia. Alexis thanked her and she left.

Sidwell asked Pascal, open up the north tower and air it out. His son and his boyfriend were moving in together. Pascal said, if he may, while having Sidwell’s son here was wonderful, was cohabitating wise given their current endeavors? Sidwell said Lucas made his son happy. He trusted Pascal to keep an eye on Lucas and keep him away from anything he should go near. Should he learn something he shouldn’t, given his ties to the community, he would need to be dealt with.

Josslyn said she and Ava were nothing alike, and Lucas said, they both couldn’t stand each other and were stubborn and direct. Ava didn’t shy away from telling him it was time to move out. He appreciated her being direct rather than getting resentful. He thought she and Josslyn had a similar approach. They said what they thought. Josslyn had a better track record with honesty, but he learned a thing or two from both of them. He could stand to take more risks, especially with moving on from the past. She told him, easy to say; hard to do, but he said, eventually he’d have to take that leap. She asked if he was talking about a speculative leap, and he said he’d tell her over breakfast. As they headed for the kitchen, there was a knock at the door. Lucas opened it to Marco, who said he knew it was sudden, but hear him out. They should move in together.

Jack told Vaughn that he told Anna, he thought her concerns were overblown, but the truth was, she was right. Faison was a lunatic and whatever his plan, they needed to stop it. Vaughn said it would be easier if they knew what it was, and Jack said, whatever they thought, it was worse. His phone rang, and when he answered, Anna said, something happened.  

🫔 Friday’s Enchilada…

Laura goes to Jack’s office, and he thanks her for coming. She says he’s welcome. Unless of course (🍷) the real reason is that he’d like to advocate for Charlotte to have more visits with Valentin. In that case, she has to warn him that he’ll be wasting his time, and hers. He says he invited her in her official capacity as mayor. He’s afraid it’s about her Polica Commissioner. She says, Anna? Does he have some kind of problem about how Anna is doing her job? He says, Laura is the one with the problem. Anna’s not doing her job at all. She’s gone.

At Bobbie’s, Emma tells Charlotte that she managed to get her hands on the PCU master key, but by the time she had her hands on it, Dalton had beefed up security to the lab. So now the only way to access it was with a key fob. Charlotte asks how they get their hands on one of those. Emma sees Britt at the counter.

On the phone, Britt says she’s not coming in. The mayoral debate will be a nightmare with the traffic. If they need her call. Better yet, don’t. She orders a triple-shot latte, when Emma says, it’s on her. A peace offering.

Lucas says, Marco wants him to move in? and Marco says he knows it’s a big step and they have a lot to consider and discuss. It’s a conversation he’d like to have… if Lucas wants to. Lucas says he does. Just not in front of his niece. Josslyn waves to Marco.

Lulu tells Charlotte, look what she found, handing her a tablet. She moved one of Tracy’s many boxes, and there it was. She also found ten dollars. Charlotte says they’re all having a great day, and Lulu says, now that the electronic emergency is over, she has news about Charlotte’s father.

Steinmauer. Valentin says he wasn’t expecting to see his lawyer quite so soon, and Carly (as Miss Saunders) says, don’t get used to it. If all goes according to plan, he’ll never see her in this place again.

Jason tells Sonny, the deal is done. The Rochester piers belong to them now. Sonny says, so if the election goes sideways, he’ll still have operational ports, and Jason says, it’s a decent back-up plan. Sonny says, it’s convenient and efficient, and Jason says, and expensive. Sonny says, moving to Rochester is a stop gap, not a permanent solution, and Jason says, there’s a simpler solution to all of this. Sonny says, getting rid of Sidwell.

At Windymere, Ava says, the piece will be perfect on the wall above the stairs in the east wing, and Sidwell says, given her eye for art and exquisite taste, he’s more than intrigued. He was hoping for her input on another subject. She asks, what would that be? and he says, Sonny Corinthos.  

Ava says she does her best not to disappoint her clients, but she’s afraid she can’t be of assistance. When it comes to Avery’s father, her policy is to maintain a healthy distance from Sonny’s affairs. Sidwell says he understands and guesses that there was no amicable parting of the ways, and Ava flashes back to Sonny about to shoot her after the fire she started. She says, they’ve had their ups and downs, but after years of conflict, they’ve found a fragile peace and she’d like to keep it that way. He says he does not in any way mean to threaten her arrangement. All he wants is what she has – peace with Sonny. He’d like her expert opinion on how to achieve that. She says her hunch is that once Charlie went up in flames, any chance of peace went up with it, and he says, she can’t suggest… She tells him that she’s not saying it was his doing, but Sonny must think it was. Sidwell says, Sonny’s imagination is rather limited in that regard, and she says, if Sonny Corinthos perceives him as a threat to his children, there will be no peace, no compromise, and there will be no place to hide.

Jason says, Sidwell wants the piers and will stop at nothing to get them, and Sonny says he doesn’t use them for anything illegal anymore and doesn’t want to put them into the hands of someone who will. Jason says, if they lose the vote, they lose the piers, but they won’t have to worry if Sidwell is gone, and Sonny asks what Sidwell is bringing in. Jason says, rare earth minerals, which are dangerous, but he can’t find anything else. Neither can Brick. Sonny says, they’ve got to figure out what Sidwell is into. If Boyle beats Laura, that will mean Sidwell has a congressman and a mayor in his back pocket. Looking at the polls, it could happen. Jason says, if it does, it will be harder to stop him, and riskier. So it’s time maybe to take a shot before it’s too late.

Lucas says he and Josslyn were just talking about breakfast, and invites Marco in to score some. Josslyn says she’s going to head out. They’ll catch up another time. Hi, Marco; bye, Marco. She tells Lucas that she won’t say anything to anybody, and leaves.

Marco says, so much for his big romcom moment, and Lucas says, despite his niece being here for Marco’s grand romantic gesture, his timing was kind of perfect. Ava said it was time for him to go. Marco says, so it works in Lucas’s favor, and Lucas says, it does, but he can’t move in with Marco. Not right now. Marco asks, why not?

Britt says she’ll let Emma buy her a latte, and tells the server, cold foam triple shot and the biggest most expensive muffin you have. Emma asks them to add it to her bill and suggests they grab a seat while they wait. They sit down, and Britt says, peace offering, huh? What’s going on? Is she sick? Emma says she was just trying to apologize, and Britt says, since when would she do that? Emma says, since they were in Dalton’s office. She was really out of line with the things she said. She reverted to the bratty little girl who hated Britt years ago. She was wrong, not to mention unprofessional. Britt says, she was, and Emma says she’s very sorry. Nothing like that will ever happen again. She looks forward to working with Britt and Dalton. Britt says she hates to burst Emma’s bubble, but they won’t be working together. Emma isn’t going anywhere near the lab.

Lulu says, Jack Brennan is talking about moving Valentin from Steinmauer to a prison stateside, and Charlotte asks, where exactly? but Lulu says she doesn’t know yet. If her father is transferred, she’ll have more access to him and be able to see him more. Charlotte says, and the more information Brennan can get from him, and Lulu says Charlotte is too smart for her own good sometimes. She doesn’t want Charlotte to get excited. The deal might not happen. They have to wait and see. Charlotte says she knows things with her dad are complicated, but seeing him without crossing an ocean sounds great. Lulu says she’s happy that Brennan can possibly make it happen, but to say she was worried would be an understatement.

Valentin says, their partnership isn’t even off the ground yet and Carly is walking away? She’s leaving Josslyn at the mercy of Jack Brennan? He thought she was a better mother than that. Carly says, at least her children never had to visit her while she was interred in a maximum-security prison, and he says, there’s still time. She says she’s more determined than ever to protect her children and take Jack down. Now he’s made it more easy than ever.

Laura asks what Jack means, Anna is gone, and he says he received a phone call from Anna and the WSB recalled her to do a classified assignment. She says, no. Come on. If that was true, she would have heard from Anna. She wouldn’t just walk out on the job. Jack says he realizes the timing is an issue, but they made their pitch, and she had to decide then and there, and she says, and Anna told them yes and got on a plane. He says he’s only recounting the information he was given, and she says, what if she’d like to hear it from Anna herself? He says, as is so often the case in situations like this, she’s unreachable, and Laura says, of course (🍷) she is. The thing is, there’s a process to take a leave of absence from the police department. Is he telling her that Anna skipped that? He says he understands it’s inconvenient, and she says, how long will the city of Port Charles be without their Police Commissioner? He says, all he knows is that Anna isn’t returning until the op is complete… assuming she returns at all. She says, do her a favor and pretend she has a whole life outside of this office. Tell her what he’s not telling her.

Britt says, if Emma thought her peace offering meant she could work in the lab, the lab is for authorized personnel only, and she’s not authorized. Britt’s phone rings and she digs in her bag, then dumps it on the table. As she talks, Emma tries to finger the key fob out. Britt says, you again. I’ll never tell you who I’m voting for because it’s none of your business. Call again and I’ll find a way to ruin your life. She tells Emma, nothing is private anymore, and Emma says, doesn’t seem like it. Britt thanks her for her apology and says she’s happy to put the past in the past, but understand the lab is off limits to her. Emma asks, why? and Britt says, thanks for the coffee, and leaves.

Jack says he promises he’s told Laura everything he knows about the Police Commissioner’s status, and Laura says she doesn’t know too much about his promises, and he says he extends his heartfelt apology to the city of Port Charles and her personally. And he extends the WSB’s assistance in Anna’s absence. She says, no thank you. She doesn’t want the WSB invading her city. He says, nor does he, but understand that the needs of national security outweigh those of local law enforcement. The WSB will keep its distance wherever possible, but she can’t shut them out. She says, okay. One thing. Her granddaughter Charlotte has already had a difficult life and she’s not a commodity to be traded for information from Valentin or anybody ever. Understand that? He nods, and she says, good, and leaves.

Marco says he knows he and Lucas have only dated a short time, but look at everything they’ve faced, more than most couples do in a lifetime. It proves they have what it takes. Lucas says he feels like it’s too soon. Like how everything rolled out with Brad. Marco says he’s not Brad.

Sidwell says he believes he, Sonny, and Ava share one thing in common. They’ll go to any lengths for their children. Ava says she supposes they share a protective nature in that regard, and he says, the recent episode with Marco made that abundantly clear, and she asks if he’s referring to Marco’s disappearance and the rumor that Sonny was involved. He says, very little escapes her. Does she think Sonny is responsible? She tells him that she might say that the timing of Marco’s disappearance was interesting, coming so soon after the fire at Charlie’s. It’s also interesting that after Marco’s reappearance, her nephew Lucas had quite a fight with his sister Carly, who’s Sonny’s ex. He moved out and it was pretty obvious it had something to do with Sonny. He says, as insightful and intelligent as she is beautiful, and she says, truer words…

At the hospital, Felicia is on the phone and says she was wondering what Brook’s schedule looked like. Spinelli is going to drop James off at the Quartermaines’ for his riding lesson with Cody. But he has a school function with Georgie and can’t pick him up, and she’s at work. A guy who looks like he could be a friend of Yuri’s comes in carrying a folder overflowing with papers, and Felicia says she knows Brook is working too… Thank you. She thought she was going to have to cancel James’s lesson and he’d have to join Georgie and Spinelli and who knows what trouble he’d get into? The guy sits down on a nearby bench and puts in earbuds.

Josslyn goes to Jack’s office, and he asks if she was able to get intel on Dr. Jones. She says she didn’t get much of a chance. Marco showed up while she was there. He says, that was convenient. What did he want? She says, he wanted her uncle to move in, and he says, that’s exactly the type of break they need, but she says, if Sidwell is as much of a threat as he thinks, the closer her uncle gets to Marco, the more danger he’s in.

Lucas says he knows Marco isn’t Brad, but he’s not sure he’s ready to house hunt, and Marco says they don’t have to commit to finding their own place yet. Move into Windymere with him. Lucas says, Marco wants him to live at Windymere? He’s on call and can’t live on an island. Marco says his dad made it easier to go back and forth to Spoon Island… Unless that’s not really the issue and Lucas is just looking for an excuse not to move in with him. He knows Lucas is scared. He’s scared too, but losing his mother made him realize that once you’ve found someone who makes you happy, you don’t push them away. You pull them closer. He loves Lucas. Lucas doesn’t have to say anything, but he needed to say exactly how he felt. He loves Lucas and wants to be around him all the time. Lucas makes him so happy.

On the phone with Cody, Felicia says, it all worked out. Spinelli will drop James off at the Quartermaines’ at the regular time and Brook will pick him up at 4:30… Is he sure? There’s nothing James loves more than helping in the stables, but she knows it’s an awful lot of work for him. She heard how last week James dumped out a barrel of oats, and the week before he tried lashing Tracy’s saddle out and dropped it. Then Cody spent hours polishing it. James would be there every day if they let him.

Lulu says, if Charlotte’s father is transferred to a prison here in the US, she’ll be seeing him more often. But every visit will raise the risk of her becoming leverage for anyone wanting to pressure Valentin, not just Jack. Charlotte says she doesn’t care about the risk. Seeing her dad is worth it. Lulu says she understands why Charlotte feels that way, but it’s her job as a mom to analyze the risks and if they should be taken. Charlotte says, if Grandpa Luke was alive and in prison, what would she do? and Lulu says, at Charlotte’s age… Who is she kidding? At any age, she would have done anything to see her father, no matter the risk.  Charlotte says her dad always put her first. When he knew she was in danger, he sent her back to Lulu. He won’t let her visit if he thinks it’s too dangerous. Lulu says she hopes that’s true, and Charlotte says, it is. Plus, her dad is valuable to the WSB. That means she is too, and they’ll protect her. Lulu says, they might, but it’s not their job; it’s hers. This isn’t about what’s happening right now. There could come a day when her dad’s value to the WSB is gone. What happens to her then?

Sonny says they need to think about making a move on Sidwell from every angle, especially with the authorities, and Jason asks what he means. Sonny says, here’s the thing. Turner is keeping an eye on him and Sidwell, like a hawk. She knows there’s bad blood. Jason says, with the judge getting killed and the custody case, and Sonny says, she turned up the surveillance on him, yeah, so if he makes a move on Sidwell… Jason says, they’ll hand her the evidence she needs, and Sonny says, she’s very ambitious. She wants to make a name for herself. She has her eye on Scorpio’s job. Jason says, and bringing Sonny down would do it, and Sonny says, here’s the other thing. She’s keeping an eye on her cops. Since she’s watching them, that means the WSB has eyes on Sidwell. Jason says, it’s a safe bet, and Sonny says, before they make a move, they have a fight on both fronts, local and federal, not to mention that the personal repercussions could be worse.

Carly tells Valentin that she planned the idea with Jack to move him to a prison in the US. He discussed the idea with Lulu and she’s open to it. Valentin says he certainly sees why that would make it easier, and she says, Jack is in the process of making the transfer now. He says, they have the proof they need that she’s Jack’s blind spot.  

Laura says she’s sorry to interrupt, but was wondering if Emma heard from her grandmother recently. Emma says she has. She left a voicemail. She’s out of town. It had something to do with the WSB. Laura said she heard the same thing. If Emma hears from her grandmother and could let her know she was asking about her, that would be great. She’ll leave Emma to her work. Charlotte joins them, and Laura says, oh my goodness. How lucky to run into them both at the same time. She hugs Charlotte and says she feels like she hasn’t seen her in ages. Does she have a couple of minutes to catch up? Charlotte says, right now, she has to talk to Emma, but she’ll text Laura and they’ll make a real plan to hang out. Laura says she would love that, and goes over to Lulu.

Laura sits down with Lulu and says, so beautiful. Did she interrupt something? Lulu says she and Charlotte were just having a lighthearted conversation about super max prisons and intelligence agencies. Charlotte made a strong case for more visits with Valentin. She’s sure Jack Brennan is thrilled.

Carly says, Jack listened to her suggestions and implemented them, and Valentin says, that’s from a man who questions everyone and analyzes every interaction for an ulterior motive. He doesn’t seem to do it with her. She says, Jack takes her at her word. He trusts her. Valentin says, that works beautifully for them, but they need to be vigilant. Jack is the most observant, savviest Bureau agent he’s ever known. If you make a mistake, he’ll spot it a mile away. Her deception has to be flawless. She asks if he thinks she can do that, and he says, she already is. She says, when it comes to protecting her daughter, she’ll do anything, and he says, it’s important she use her tenacity and skill, but she needs to understand the consequences. If Jack sees through her deceit, the retribution will be swift and merciless. He won’t just eliminate the target. He’ll eliminate everyone connected to the threat as well.

Jack says, they discussed the strategy at length. Josslyn was to get intel on Sidwell’s business and its relationship to Marco. Josslyn says, before she discusses how them moving in together, if Lucas says yes, he’s no longer dating Sidwell’s son. He’ll be in Sidwell’s world. She can’t stand around and let him get pulled deeper into that criminal family. Jack says she can and will. It’s her job. She says she needs to warn Lucas. She can tell him that she thinks he’s moving too quickly. She won’t mention Sidwell. He says, she can’t. If she does, she’ll be committing treason. If she does, he’ll have her arrested and taken out of Port Charles permanently.

Ava says she has a new piece that would be perfect where she envisions it. If Sidwell agrees, she’ll see him in person. Sidwell says he’s sure the work is beautiful. He’ll make an appointment with the gallery. She says, he’s welcome anytime, and he says, as is she here at Windymere. She does brighten up the house with her excellent taste and presence. She says she has to be on her way. Duty calls. He says he’ll walk her out, and takes her to the door. He says, until next time, and she leaves. Britt comes out and says, thank God. She thought Ava would never leave.

Sonny says, the fallout from the kidnapping drove a wedge between Carly and Lucas, and Jason says he knows Sonny hates when the family is affected by the business. Sonny says, Lucas threatened to go to the police and he did, so if they take Sidwell out, it’s going to be a problem. Lucas had no problem going to the police. He used to be family, but now he’s nothing but a wild card.

Lucas says, Marco makes him happy too, and Marco says, happier than living with his aunt in this tiny apartment? Lucas says, yes, way happier, and Marco asks what Lucas says. Should they give it a shot? Lucas says, yeah, let’s go for it, and they kiss.

Laura tells Lulu that she’s on the same page as Jack Brennan, but she thinks the guy is dangerous. He proved it again this morning. Lulu says, how’d he do it this time? and Laura says, without any warning, supposedly Anna has gone off the grid and doing a WSB assignment. Jack Brennan left her with no Police Commissioner on the eve of the mayoral debate. Ezra Boyle is breathing down her neck and she’s worried if he gets wind of the fact that Anna… Lulu says, he’s going to spin it into something to use against her, and Laura says, as if he needs more ammunition than he’s already got. Lulu says, that ammunition being Sonny.

Sonny tells Jason that Lucas getting close to Marco is a bad thing because Marco still thinks he killed Natalia. If they take out Marco’s father, he’ll double down and drag Kristina and Alexis into it. Jason says they know Alexis well enough to know she won’t be okay with them making Marco’s father disappear, and Sonny says he doesn’t want to be on bad terms with Alexis and put Kristina in the middle of the friction. He doesn’t think taking out Sidwell is worth alienating everybody he cares about.

At the hospital, the strange guy goes to the desk. He hands Felicia the overstuffed folder, deftly catching a pencil he knocks off the desk. He heads for the elevator, and Felicia says, wait. What is this?

Valentin says, if Jack Brennan discovers he and Carly are working together, he’ll whisk Charlotte away under the guise of the Witness Protection Program. There will be no warning, no mercy. Carly says, what about her? Doesn’t he think Jack would come after her directly? He says he thinks Jack would go through Josslyn and use the WSB to do that. One day her daughter would be there, then just vanish. She’s gone.

Jack says, the WSB takes precedence over all other considerations, including family relations, and Josslyn says she gets that. He says he doesn’t think she does. They had this conversation a number of times and it never seems to stick. Stay close to Lucas. Make sure she knows what Marco confides in him. Make sure she’s the one he comes to. Like it or not, Lucas is possibly their most valuable asset.

As they approach Windymere, Marco gives Lucas a key and says, his home is their home. Lucas says, sounds perfect. Should they tell his dad the news? Marco says, first, he has some business to take care of, and Lucas says, what? Marco says, that, and kisses Lucas.

Sidwell says, isn’t Britt the sneaky one. How did she get in? Britt says she used to live here. She knows how the place works. He says she was careless. What if she had been seen? She asks if he prefers that she call ahead, even if someone is listening in, and he says, fine. Get on with it. How is their problematic friend Professor Dalton? She says, Dalton is serious about cutting him out. He’s getting new buyers and inquiring about her father’s network. Sidwell says, best stay on him then, but Britt says she’s not a spy. She does the science part of this. Dalton is vile. Pay him off and send him away. Sidwell says he doesn’t take orders from her. He’ll keep Dalton as long as he wants. Luckily, she’s blooming with excellent health. Lucas and Marco come in.

Charlotte asks if Emma got the key fob, but Emma says, no. She was so close. She practically had it in her hand, but she couldn’t risk Britt catching her. Charlotte says, don’t worry. They’ll get it eventually. Emma says, that’s not good enough. It has to happen tonight.

Lulu asks what she can do to help, and Laura says, thanks, but she can’t. It’s up to her now. She’s got to be at her best tonight. She has to convince voters that Ezra Boyle has no character. He lied to his own constituents so he could get what he wanted. Lulu says, tonight could make or break Laura’s campaign, and Laura says, tonight could make or break Port Charles.

Emma tells Charlotte, tonight is perfect. PCU will be packed for the mayoral debate. Every security guard and administrator will have eyes on the auditorium. Charlotte says, it’s the perfect cover, and Emma says, the science building will be deserted. No one will notice her getting the evidence she’s been chasing since California. But she can’t get in without a key fob. She can’t believe she blew her shot. Charlotte says she’s got this. Leave it to her.

Carly says she knows Valentin thinks Josslyn and Charlotte are going to end up in Jack’s crosshairs, but as far as she’s concerned, they’re already there. Jack put her daughter in harm’s way and looked her in the face and lied about it. She has no choice but to fight back. Valentin says, all right. Give him everything she hears. Jack’s phone calls, routine, schedules. She asks what she’s looking for, and he says, give him everything she can. He’ll know what’s useful when he sees it. If Jack is starting the transfer, he should be stateside in a couple of weeks. She can fill him in then. She says she will, and he says, Jack thinks he’s invincible, but he has two weaknesses – his ego and you. There’s nothing they can do to stop his ego, so it’s just her. Together, they’ll bring Jack to his knees.  

Jack says, they’ve never been this close to Sidwell. Josslyn, and Josslyn alone, is in the position they need to take him down. If she doesn’t see it, all their work will be in vain. Josslyn says she won’t try to stop Lucas from moving in, but he says she has to do better than that. Encourage it. Be supportive. Get him to do it. He calls Vaughn on the phone and says he needs increased surveillance on Dr. Lucas Jones. He and his partner may be moving into their possible landing spot – Windymere… Yes. Jenz Sidwell’s address. Take the proper precautions to do this.

Sidwell says he invited Dr. Westbourne to Windymere because he was looking for a concierge doctor. But she wasn’t forthcoming that she’d lost her medical license. Lucas says, it’s just Miss Westbourne now, and Britt says she’s going to get her accreditation back and be back at GH sooner than he thinks. It will be just like old times. Sidwell says he thinks they’re finished. He’ll see her out. They leave, and Marco asks if Britt can really get her license back and be around patients… and people… and Lucas. Lucas says he thinks it’s possible. She might be a monstrous person, but she’s a good doctor. At least she was before she died. Marco says, if she becomes a doctor again, what does that mean for him? and Lucas says he doesn’t know, but he wouldn’t cut out bare knuckle boxing in the breakroom. Marco laughs, and Sidwell returns. He says, that’s done. He can’t believe she thought he’d overlook the fact that she’s no longer a doctor, let alone let her practice on him. They laugh and he says, it boggles the mind. But he didn’t want to be unkind. Miss Westbourne has been through a lot. It’s best not to mention her at the hospital. Lucas says he’s happy not to talk about Britt anywhere, and Sidwell says, they look happy. Has something happened? Marco says, Lucas agreed to move in, and Sidwell says, fantastic. Outside, Britt listens in at the window, and Sidwell says, welcome to your new home.

Sonny says they need to know what Sidwell is doing, who he works with, and what Marco’s role is in this. Killing Sidwell has to be a last resort. Once they’re out of options, they’d do it. Jason says, understood, and Sonny says, when the time comes… Jason says, I’ll be ready.  

On Monday, Brook asks Dante to promise something stays between them; Isaiah suggests Portia go to the police to clear things up; Alexis tells Willow that she has potential good news; and Sonny tells Michael that they have to make this go away now.

🧼 All the Soap News Fit To Print…

Wish we could keep her… sniff… I doff my cap to the wonderful work she did with every scene partner she had, especially Jane Elliot.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-comings-goings-erika-slezak-reflects-on-ronnie-run-on-eve-of-final-episode-excl/

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/ghs-erika-slezak-and-yrs-roger-howarth-dish-their-real-life-one-life-to-live-reunion-excl/

Revoilà Pascal!

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-comings-goings-the-familiar-face-arriving-in-port-charles-revealed/

Reflections on Carly.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/photos/laura-wright-marks-20-years-as-general-hospitals-carly-relive-her-two-decades-of-drama/

A prayer request. Was she skiing or was it something stupid?

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-star-carolyn-hennesy-undergoes-surgery-prayers-are-welcome/

Something fun.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/photos/behind-the-scenes-stars-from-general-hospital-young-restless-and-more-share-octobers-best-snaps/

💉 A Dose Of Reality…

Beyond Deck Mediterranean

Chef Josh made a break for it because he didn’t want to lash out. In his interview, he said his nickname in the kitchen was Rottweiler. The primary bitched about the excursion being in a bad neighborhood, and when Josh got no complaints about the meal, he said it was the best compliment this d*ck could come up with. They seemed like people you just couldn’t please, and they called Josh to come and discuss dessert, an amazing fruit concoction served in a coconut bowl. It was hard to believe there was anything to complain about, especially if you’re having endless drinks with umbrellas in them. Surprising everyone, they said they loved it, and Josh wondered if pigs were flying. The biggest surprise was the $40K tip – $4000 each. It made me wonder if the guests were like secret shoppers. With Aesha’s blessing, V was moved to the deck team. Another boatmance triangle seems to be in the works with Eyebrows Joe, V, and Kizzy.

Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City

Bronwyn spent the night on deck, while Mary and Angie went back to the chaos. In Mary’s interview, she said it would be a good time for Angie to go back sick so they could get back to the quiet. During the melee, Angie told Bronwyn that Lisa claimed Todd had been making out with one of her friends – and farting – and Bronwyn said Lisa was dead to her. It proved Lisa had been spreading rumors. In her interview, Mary said, if someone said her husband was making out and farting, she wasn’t sure which she’d be more embarrassed about. They had a beach excursion and Heather and Bronwyn went snorkeling. Heather swam with a stingray and I was all kinds of jealous. Batting 1000, Lisa brought up Bronwyn’s ex-in-laws, then apologized, but Bronwyn said it was just words. Britani got a little seasick, then went back to her tequila. Bronwyn wondered why she was drinking tequila if she’d just thrown up, and Britani said she was trying to feel better. Alrighty then. They had a zombie night, but I was less than impressed at their costume efforts. I mean, if you’re going to request a zombie night, bring your best zombie self.

Wife Swap: Real Housewives Edition

This week, it was Emily (RHOC) swapping with wife Caley, who did most of the work on a mini farm. Emily was no stranger to animals and such, and seemed to get a quick handle on things when she had to wrangle a horse five minutes in. Gina met Caley for lunch and wondered how she did so much work. I can safely say, it’s because if she doesn’t, it won’t get done.

Too funny!

Real Housewives Of Orange County – Reunion Part 1

Hard to believe this has been on for 19 seasons. Katie paid a visit, so the lie detector test was also revisited. Emily discussed challenges with son Luke, and Tamra wept over letting her daughter go off to school. Emily also touched on her Wife Swap episode. Lots of time spent on Tamra and Gretchen, rehashing who said what about who and/or Slade. I’m not so sure Gretchen is a prize, but Tamra is the worst. She makes all these faces when she harangues somebody, and it makes me want to slap her.

Random Reality Items

The latest on the upcoming season of RHOBH.

https://extratv.com/2025/11/05/kathy-hilton-talks-rhobh-season-15-drama-everybody-was-really-real-exclusive/

https://extratv.com/2025/11/05/amanda-frances-brings-the-drama-to-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-season-15/

Coming December 2^nd.

And while we’re on the VanderSubject, I wouldn’t hate this.

I have a Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie and more than one pair of her jeans, so I’ll be watching.

👀 Last Weekend’s Watch…

Deadstream. Shudder/AMC+/Tubi. An excellent found footage effort. A has-been influencer films himself investigating a haunted house. A few laughs, especially with the comments occasionally streamed in, and actually scary in spots. The main lesson? Never repeat words in Latin when you don’t know what they mean. Kudos to Joseph Winter, co-writer, director, and lead actor. He’s a true gem.

Game Night. Netflix. I can’t say enough good things about this film, even though there were no zombies in it. Jason Bateman has never disappointed me (Bad Words is one of my all-time surprise favorites), and this was no exception. A group of friends gathers weekly for a game night, and when the week’s game is a murder mystery, it turns all too real. You’ll have fun trying to figure out what’s part of the game and what’s not.

https://www.bgr.com/2017933/game-night-best-comedies-2010s-streaming-netflix/

https://www.cbr.com/jason-bateman-game-night-needs-a-sequel/

👻 Spooky, Scary Celebrations…

How the celebrities did it.

https://ew.com/best-celebrity-halloween-costumes-2025-11837259

Black Halloween is beautiful.

https://www.essence.com/beauty/halloween-weekend-best-beauty-looks-2025/

The reveal from the Queen of Halloween.

https://ew.com/heidi-klum-halloween-costume-2025-11841613

People who are more ambitious than I am, and also willing to be more uncomfortable than I am.

https://www.gettyimages.com/editorial-images/entertainment/event/new-york-city-halloween-parade/776407388?editorialproducts=all

https://www.brooklynvegan.com/nycs-village-halloween-parade-2025-in-pics/

https://nypost.com/2025/10/31/us-news/nyc-village-halloween-parade-2025-revelers-go-wild-in-elaborate-costumes/

🐾 Halloween Leftovers and Why Not…

🎃 Another view of the NYC Dog Parade.

https://people.com/photos-of-best-dog-costumes-from-2025-new-york-city-halloween-dog-parade-11832583

🦁 A Mouse who dressed as a lion.

https://people.com/police-discover-mysterious-lion-like-animal-in-the-woods-is-actually-a-dog-11844496

🐶 I’m definitely on board with this.

https://people.com/dia-de-muertos-ofrenda-for-beloved-dog-goes-viral-exclusive-11841501

🐕 And just because.

https://people.com/mans-best-friend-celebrity-guys-with-their-pets-photos-11842420

🤠 Quotes of the Week

My belief is that personal freedom cannot grow beyond personal responsibility. The more people that learn to be fully accountable for their lives, the more freedom each of us can enjoy and the more fulfilling all of our lives will be. – Ross Parmenter

The key to success is to start before you are ready. – Marie Forleo

Every time I do something that expands my personal comfort boundaries, I discover some strength I didn’t know I had. – Pamela Wilson

You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them. – Shonda Rhimes

She generally gave herself very good advice, (though she very seldom followed it). – Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

It is mental slavery to cling to things that have stopped serving their purpose in your life. – Chinonye J. Chidolue

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. – Aristotle

You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do. – Henry Ford

I’m not the art police. Everybody is allowed to feel exactly how they want. – Taylor Swift

What’s that face on your face for? – Ingrid Kannerman (Allegra Edwards), Upload

🧋 Pumpkin Spice This…

Until next week, stay safe; stay practicing gratitude; and stay not letting a bad thing ruin a good thing.