Week In Review 8/19/24-8/23/24 on #GeneralHospital via @stacyamiller85 @GeneralHospital #GH #GH61

A weekly column highlighting the Port Charles happenings during the past week on General Hospital. Read below to find out what you missed or to refresh your memory in time for next week.

Monday

“Is this alright? I know this is a big step for you” Cody (Josh Kelly) asked Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) as they kissed. Brad (Parry Shen) thanked Terry (Cassandra James) for seeing him. He told her he wanted to apply for the entry level lab tech position and even though it was a long shot given his history with GH, her going to bat for him would go a long way. Jason (Steve Burton) arrived at the PCPD looking for Anna (Finola Hughes). Laura (Genie Francis) told Anna to step up her search for Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) because it may be the last time Charlotte (Scarlett Fernndez) got to say goodbye to her mother. John (Adam Harrington) placed Kristina (Kate Mansi) under arrest and told Sonny (Maurice Benard) there was nothing he could do about it. Wearing their riding habits, Tracy (Jane Eliott) and Violet (Jophelle Love) entered the Quartermaine stables looking for Cody. Laura told Jordan (Tanisha Harper) that Lulu had a setback so she may have to rely on her to take over mayoral responsibilities. While he waited, Jason and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) talked about Danny’s (Asher Antonyzyn) softball game. John told Sonny he had the entire FBI behind him. Sonny walked away to make a call. Alexis (Nancy Grahan) and Molly (Kristen Vaganos) demanded John state the charges. John said Kristina was charged with the assault and attempted murder of Ava Jerome (Maura West). Dante arrived at the mayor’s office. Laura apologized for having her assistance reach out to him instead of reaching out directly. She told him it had to do with Lulu. Anna found Jason waiting for her and told him to follow her. When they couldn’t find him, Violet suggested they check upstairs. Cody heard Tracy calling and said he’d be right down. John told Alexis and Molly that the photos she provided showed Kristina threatening Ava right before she fell out the window. Alexis told Kristina not to say anything as she was cuffed and led away. Laura told Dante not to say anything to Rocco until she learned more about Lulu’s condition. Jordan met with Molly and asked what she was thinking by going to see Ava Jerome. Brad asked Terry to give him another chance, reminding her how Britt (Kelly Theibauld) was given a second chance after everything she did. Cody came downstairs and told Tracy he forgot she said she was going riding. Anna told Jason to her office. Jason told Anna how Valentin was responsible for tampering with Sonny’s medication and he gave her time to help him get away. When Sasha came downstairs, Violet asked whether she and Cody were taking a nap. Brad told Terry he wanted to work at GH again for the same reason Britt did because it’s home. Jordan told Molly because he knew she acted out of grief, Robert (Tristan Rogers) allowed Jordan to speak with Molly instead of having a formal reprimand added to her file. Molly told Jordan how she was starting to think Ava wasn’t to blame for Kristina’s fall. Sonny assured Kristina she’d be home before she knew it. Anna told Jason she didn’t know where Valentin was. Sasha told Violet to get apples and carrots to feed Buttercup. Cody told Tracy how it was a big afternoon because after he saved James, Mac (John J. York) told James he (Cody) was his son and might have even forgiven him. Brad wanted Terry to put a good work in for him with Michael (Chad Duell) by reminding him Britt died saving Josslyn’s (Eden McCoy) life. Dante returned to the squad room and confronted John about arresting his sister. Alexis had it arranged for Kristina to be kept in the interrogation room instead of a holding cell. She assured Kristina they’d prove the charges were false. Molly told Jordan she wondered whether a confrontational Kristina was the cause for her own fall. Anna asked Jason to give her some time to find Valentin and added she wouldn’t let a private citizen take the law in his hands. Tracy told Cody she was so very happy for him. “Now go saddle my horse,” Tracy said. Terry told Brad she’d give him a recommendation but it was up to the lab manager to hire him but he’d be put on probation. Dante brought Kristina some soup because she hadn’t gotten anything to eat. John continued to taunt Sonny when Jason appeared. “Let’s take a walk, this guy gets on my nerves” Sonny told Jason and they left the squad room. Alexis vowed to John she was going to ask for bail to be set immediately so Kristina wouldn’t have to spend the night in a jail cell. Dante told Kristina she could spend the night in the interrogation room and he’d stay there all night with her using the WiFi to watch reality tv. Kristina said at the end of the day it would be Ava’s word against hers. Molly told Jordan if Kristina had listened to her and stayed away from Ava, they wouldn’t be there. Sonny told Jason that Jagger tampered with his medication. “It wasn’t him. It was Valentin” Jason told Sonny.

Tuesday

Laura (Genie Francis) was surprised to see Cyrus (Jeff Kober) at her daughter’s bedside as she hadn’t seen him for months. Cyrus commented he assumed she was busy but knew she visited Lulu often and was surprised they hadn’t run into each other earlier. Nina (Cynthia Watros) arrived at the Jerome Gallery. Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) told Sam (Kelly Monaco) Kristina wasn’t at her mom’s house. Molly (Kristen Vagnaos) told TJ (Taj Bellow) about the reprimand she received from his mother for confronting Ava (Maura West). Alexis (Nancy Grahan) told John (Adam Harrington) she would get an emergency hearing. “Daddy, why is this happening?” Kristina asked Sonny (Maurice Benard), who vowed he’d take care of everything. Sonny told Kristina he and Jagger go way back to the days when he did some things he had to live with and now Jagger is trying to settle the score. Molly told TJ now she’s beginning to wonder whether she should be defending Kristina. Ava said Nina should be happy she’s getting what she deserved. Cyrus told Laura he tried to visit Lulu two or three times a week and read the Bible to her to give her comfort. Alexis entered the interrogation room and told Kristina she was being arraigned this afternoon. Alexis asked to see Sonny outside. Kristina thought about when she fell out the window and said “Ava grabbed me.” Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) arrived and Cyrus told him how he visits Lulu and other patients in his ministry. Cyrus left when Lulu’s doctor appeared to discuss the course of action. Dante told Sam about Kristina’s arrest and about Laura calling him about Lulu. “The more I think about it, maybe Kristina’s actions are responsible for the death of our baby” Molly told TJ. At the courthouse, Alexis told Sonny if he couldn’t sit and be quiet he needed to leave. Sonny asked how she was and whether she was up to defending their daughter in court. He told Alexis his presence in the courtroom will be a problem for Cates as he had to watch him while she proved his bogus arrest. The arraignment began with the appearance of Judge Sullivan, who wanted to get started because it was late. Sam received a call that Kristina’s emergency hearing was starting. Dante told Sam to go. He wondered what he should tell Rocco about his mother. Ava told Nina they were real friends before she blew it, and Nina knew she would never hurt a child. TJ told Molly about going to see Ava at the gallery. He told Molly what she just said aligned with what Ava said so he believed Kristina wasn’t entirely blameless. Alexis argued that there wasn’t any evidence to justify her client’s arrest. The special prosecutor explained due to his workload, Agent Cates hadn’t time to transcribe the credible witness’ statement. Judge Sullivan called the case a waste of everyone’s time and released Kristina. An angry John jumped up and shouted it was a mistake. TJ accepted Kristina’s apology for convincing him to use Kristina as their surrogate. Molly received a text from her contact at the courthouse about Kristina’s emergency hearing. TJ suggested she go. Laura shared with Kevin her fear for her daughter. Judge Sullivan gave Agent Cates forty-eight hours to produce his evidence or he’d be the one in a jail cell. And the special prosecutor told John he’d come after his badge while he was in that jail cell if Agent Cates’ case wasn’t airtight. Nina told Ava she hoped she would get out of this. As Nina was leaving, Ava said “I’m sorry.” “Me too” Nina said then left the gallery. Sam told Molly what happened at the emergency hearing. Dante told Rocco about his grandmother’s call about his mom. Rocco told Dante he was afraid he’d forget his mother’s voice. John returned to the Jerome Gallery and told Ava about Kristina’s arrest and release. Ava told John she hadn’t heard from Scott (Kin Shriner). “You don’t need him…I’m the only one you need” John told Ava. Kristina commented to her parents she didn’t think she’d ever see Alexis’ house again. John told Ava the judge gave him twenty-four hours to produce evidence in Kristina’s case. And he refused to lose his badge or case against Sonny, so he would coach her on what to say on her statement and she would say exactly what he told her. When the doctor told her Lulu was having liver failure, Laura asked “Are you saying my daughter could die?”

Wednesday

“I’m sure you can handle it. You’re very resourceful…you’re needed for once” Alexis (Nancy Grahan) told someone on the phone. Kristina (Kate Mansi) told her mother every time she tried to sleep, she remembered learning her daughter died. Ava (Maura West) gave her statement to Anna (Finola Hughes), who noticed John (Adam Harrington) smirking as Ava said Kristina said over and over “I’ll kill you.” Molly (Kristen Vaganos) asked TJ (Taj Bellows) how they’d get through burying their daughter. Josslyn (Eden McCoy) told Trina (Tabayana Ali) if there was any justice Ava would spend the rest of her life in prison. John commented to Anna that Sonny (Maurice Benard) was running his organization under the eye of local law enforcement. Jason (Steve Burton) told Sonny the pharmacist was reloaded to live his life out on the island away from Agent Cates. Sonny said they’ll find Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) because he’ll run like a little dog if they use the right bait. “Anna Devane,” Sonny told Jason. Molly told TJ he was right when he said it was time to give their daughter a name. Kristina wondered what TJ and Molly would think if they knew she intended to keep her daughter if she had lived. Sonny told Jason that Anna was Valentin’s only tie left in Port Charles and he’d do anything for her if he thought she was in danger. John insisted to Anna that Jason may have done something to Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) because he missed their appointment and they haven’t heard from him. After Anna left the room, John commended Ava on how well she gave her statement. Trina and Josslyn argued over Ava’s guilt. Trina told Josslyn that Ava deserved her day in court like anyone else. Trina told Josslyn she didn’t want her to censure herself with her. “TJ and Molly never needed to know what you intended to do,” Alexis told Kristina. Jordan, Curtis (Donnell Turner), Stella (Vernee Watson) and Marshall (Robert Gossett) arrived at TJ and Molly’s apartment. Marshall told TJ between all of them, they had enough love and strength to get them through it. Molly announced she had to leave to take care of something. “I don’t want any trouble with Anna, she’s the one who made me her enemy” Sonny told Jason. There was a knock on the door. Jason opened it and found Anna on the other side. Josslyn told Trina she had a problem that she and Ava were in the same friendship category as their friendship. Josslyn asked Trina how many people Ava had to hurt before Trina saw Ava wasn’t worthy of her friendship. Trina reminded Josslyn how she looked away for those she loved. They turned around and saw Ava standing there. Anna told Sonny she believed Cates coerced Ava’s statement. Sonny accused Anna of not keeping a better eye on her boy Valentin. Anna told Jason she needed him to come with her because she had to ask him some questions about Scott Baldwin. Molly arrived at her mother’s house and told Kristina they named the baby. Kristina was surprised they named the baby without her. TJ told his family how the baby’s name was staring them in the face all along. He announced her name was Irene Marie. Anna told Jason he was a person of interest in Scott’s disappearance. Anna told Jason he had to choose between living in her world or Sonny’s. Stella, Jordan, Curtis and Marshall were touched by the name. Stella left the apartment presumingly to check on the bagel delivery. But once outside, her emotions got the better of her and Stella broke down. Kristina confronted Molly about the baby’s name. Alexis told them not to argue. John appeared at her front door. Curtis came and comforted her. Josslyn told Ava if it had been her in that hotel room, she wouldn’t have been the one going out the window. After Josslyn left, Trina commented on Kristina’s arrest and how Ava never mentioned Kristina threatening to kill her when she visited her in jail. Trina asked whether Ava lied to her or to the police. Ava told Trina she was in trouble because the FBI was making her say things and she had to do it because her life was in danger. John told Kristina he was there to take her to the station to ask her some questions about why she was in Ava’s hotel room. He threatened to bring Alexis, Molly and Kristina all down to the station and their family could bury their dead without them unless Kristina came with him. Anna told Jason he could have a better life without working for Sonny. Jason accused Anna of not knowing better when she allowed herself to be influenced by Faison (Anders Hove) and Valentin and compromising herself and yet she stood there telling him he shouldn’t do the same. Stella returned inside and told TJ she was proud of him then hugged him. Alexis told John he was violating the terms of Kristina’s release and demanded he get out. Before leaving for the service, Trina asked Ava to do the right thing and tell the truth about Kristina before it’s too late. Molly found the petition where Kristina was going to pursue custody of the baby. Anna vowed to take Sonny down and said she just hoped Jason wasn’t near him when she did. Ava thought about Kristina’s fall. She started to leave the gallery when Sonny appeared. Ava asked whether Sonny was there to kill her. Although he said she deserved to die after what she did to his daughter and Kristina’s daughter, he wasn’t there to kill her. “I’m here to save your life,” Sonny said with a smile.

Thursday

Cody (Josh Kelly) gave James a black cowboy hat that looked just like his. Lucy (Lynn Herring) told Natalia (Eva LaRue) this will be Lois’ (Rena Sofer) first time selling the product on air. Lois assured Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) she wasn’t nervous about her on camera appearance on Home & Heart. Lois overheard people on set saying her Brooklynn accent was grating. TJ (Taj Bellows) and a crying Molly (Kristen Vaganos) stood at the church altar at their daughter’s coffin. Sam (Temporarily being played by Lindsay Hartley) and Alexis (Nancy Grahan) walked in with Kristina (Kate Mansi) who was upset seeing the tiny coffin. Molly stepped outside to get some air and heard a voice call her name. “Dad,” Molly said, hugging Rick (Rick Hurst). Sonny (Maurice Benard) told Ava (Maura West) he was there to save her life because Jagger Cates (Adam Harrington) wanted her dead. Rick told Molly that Alexis called and said she needed him. Kristina told Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) she named the baby Adela after her grandmother. Stella (Vernee Watson) noticed a tenseness between Trina (Tabayana Ai) and Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and asked whether everything was okay between them. Ava commented if she were dead her statement against Kristina would stand. Sonny told Ava that Jagger wanted her dead to frame him for her murder. Lois told Brook Lynn she heard people say her accent gave them a headache. Alexis told Sam that Rick was coming to be there for Molly. The minister mistook Kristina for the baby’s mother. Alexis corrected him. Brook Lynn assured her mother her accent was part of her charm and that everyone in Bensonhurst was watching. Sonny told Ava he was helping to keep her alive so when the time was right, she’d do the right thing by Kristina. Ava said given the chance, he would kill him and asked why she should believe him. TJ thanked Rick for coming. The service began and the minister said they were there to celebrate the life little Irene Marie might have had and the love she gave. Before Jordan (Tanisha Harper) walked up to the altar to give a reading, Kristina said “I have something to say” and walked up to the altar. James asked Cody why Grandpa Mac (John J. York) was mad with him and what he did. Tracy (Jane Eliott) told Maxie (Kristen Storms) television wasn’t ready for a magnified Lois, who noticed one of her nails- which was her brand – was chipped. Lois came on camera but looked like a deer caught in the headlights. Sonny told Ava he was her only way out. Kristina talked about the impact Irene made and how they lived together for eight months so she got to know her and the things she liked. Kristina ended by saying she hoped Irene’s impact would stay with them forever. Stella spoke and said she hoped TJ and Molly someday had the family they deserved. To Kristina, Stella said she knew Irene was carried in love. Stella said she took comfort knowing Irene would be in the arms of her namesake. James talked about how he’s lied to his mother about little things and even though little was easier, he always felt guilty afterwards. Kristina broke down and Alexis comforted her. Willow (Katelyn MacMuellen) told Michael (Chad Duell) she didn’t think she could go to the burial. Trina told Portia (Brooke Kerr) she’d be okay sitting there for a while. Josslyn asked whether she could join her. John entered the gallery and ordered Sonny to get away from Ava. After a rocky start, Lois was able to turn things around. Trina and Josslyn made up and promised not to change each other’s opinion of Ava. Natalia told Maxie that Sonny gave her a chance. John said Sonny was toxic to those he claimed to love. The family put a single rose on Irene’s grave. Kristina was the last and when she said she loved her sweet Adela, Molly demanded “What did you call my daughter?” A view called into Home & Heart and complained Lois should be promoting a product with a voice as grating as hers. John called Agent Linda Boyle into the gallery and announced they were taking Ava into protective custody. “I’ll take it from her.” Molly told Kristina she never should have gone to Ava’s hotel room. She had a choice to protect Molly’s unborn child or her criminal father. “In order to protect your father you sacrificed my baby’s life” Molly said angrily.

Friday

Molly (Kristen Vaganos) told Kristina (Kate Mansi) chose to protect Sonny (Maurice Benard) over her baby. Chase (Josh Swickward) called Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) to see how her mother’s segment was going. A caller told Lois (Rena Sofer) her accent was distracting her from the product. Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) came to the Home & Heart set and told Maxie (Kristen Storms) that Lulu was moved to GH. Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) provided medical treatment to Lulu. “Hi, how’s Lulu?” Laura asked. A shackled man was thrown into a room. Dante told Maxie the doctors wanted Lulu moved to GH because she had a setback. Maxie left for GH. Haden (Morgan Fairchild) slammed the caller for her bad manners and helped Lois promote the product. Elizabeth told Laura that Lulu can get comprehensive treatment at GH and they were going to get her through it. Molly called Kristina selfless and self absorbed. When Alexis (Nancy Grahan) tried to stop Molly’s tirade, Molly accused her mother of swooping in to protect Kristina and being so eager to get her law license back so she could help Kristina take her baby. Sam (Temporarily being played by Lyndsay Hartley) said she knew Molly was devastated but this wasn’t helping. Molly accused Kristina of never playing to give up the baby. “No I wasn’t,” Kristina admitted. Laura told Elizabeth that Lulu was in there and they needed to give her every opportunity to come back. Dante came to the PCPD and told Chase about Lulu. Elizabeth told Maxie she could visit Lulu. Jordan (Tanisha Harper) told Portia (Brooke Kerr) about Rick (Rick Hurst). Curtis (Donnell Turner) said he was glad Rick came for Molly. Kristina cried “I loved her more than anything else in the world.” Molly told Kristina she didn’t protect the baby. When she demanded her sister admit she killed her baby, Kristina fell to the ground and broke down. Dante told Chase it was tough because Lulu may not make it. Chase asked how Dante was doing knowing Lulu might be sleeping away. When the show ended, Haven said Lois was a natural. Tracy (Jane Eliott) praised Lois saying she pulled it off. Kristina cried that Molly was wrong. “I love her, it did.” As TJ (Taj Bellows) went over to see whether Kristina was in any pain, Molly thought about Kristina’s surrogate road. TJ, Molly and Rick left the cemetery. Maxie visited Lulu. Molly apologized for the scene she made at their daughter’s service. TJ assured they’d get through their messy, complicated grief. Dante told Chase he loved Sam and the life they built together but he wanted Lulu to wake up. TJ told Jordan about Kristina’s affidavit and how Alexis was helping her. Marshall (Robert Gossett) told Stella (Vernee Watson) they had to help TJ get through his grief. “Brook Lynn, I need you to be honest with me…is my accent unbearable?” Lois asked. Rick arrived at the Ashford house to support Molly. TJ said he was incredibly grateful for his family right now. Jordan told Curtis that TJ just filled her in on what happened after they left the church. “Kristina and Alexis were planning to steal my son’s child.” Rick told Molly he was proud of her for standing up for herself and her child. Brook Lynn told Lois they talk the way they talk and she was a huge hit. Haven told Lois she couldn’t wait for her next appearance on Home & Heart. Jordan vowed if that precious little baby would have survived, Alexis and Kristina would have been in the fight of their life if they tried to take her grandchild away from her. Alexis reminded Kristina that she was named after her sister Kristina who she would give anything to talk to again. Kristina told Alexis she’d never forget Molly for blaming her. Molly told Rick she’d never forgive Kristina. Maxie told Lulu she had to be off an eleventh hour Spencer win for everyone who loved her as Dante opened the hospital room door. Elizabeth told Laura she knew she’d give Lulu the strength she needs. Laura said she missed Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) and wished she knew where he was so she could bring him home. Meanwhile when the bag was removed from the shackled man’s head, he was revealed to be Lucky.

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