Though an exasperated Marcus demands answers about how they knew a bomb was planted in the studio, Jason sits stone-faced and Roy follows suit by electing to keep mum. Chloe is all aglow after making love with Jax for the first time. As they finally step off the stalled elevator, Carly and Sonny find themselves face to face with A.J. After Taggert leaves them alone in the interrogation room, Jason thanks Roy for helping him save his friend. At Wildwind, Nikolas confides to Laura how he fears he's blown it with Elizabeth since he fought with Jason. Bobbie brings a shaken Elizabeth home to the brownstone and gently cautions her that loving a bad boy means she'll be treading a sure path to heartbreak. Responding to her client's phone call, Alexis browbeats Dara until the ADA agrees to allow Jason and Roy to leave without facing charges. A troubled Felicia asks Mac why there seems to be some distance opening up between them. Jason reports on his night's adventure to Sonny, who begins to wo

Mac follows Luke as he accidentally meets with Felicia near the docks. Mac later gives both Felicia and Luke a chance to confess their lovemaking in the cell and is disappointed when neither tells him the truth. Mike tries to convince Tammy that he's only with that other woman for a business deal and claims that he owes some bookies. Ned interrupts and blasts Mike for dumping Gertrude early New Year's Eve. Mike hands the money back and announces that he's quitting because of his feelings for Tammy. Ned ups the ante and offers him more for the simple job of wooing Gertrude. Mike agrees but only if they tell Tammy. Tammy's amused by the news but is concerned when they reveal that the ruse ends when Mike marries Gertrude. Helena interrupts Alexis, Emily and Juan with a request for the attorney's legal services. Alexis angrily refuses to have anything to do with her. Frustrated, Helena enlists Ari's brother for help planting a "Faison" wig with the evidence against Faison. Jax and Chloe re

Bobbie encourages Elizabeth to tell her grandmother about her close call before Audrey hears the tale from someone else. Luke enjoys a day of ice fishing with Lesley Lu. Sonny quizzes Alexis about her interest in his case. Annoyed by Hannah's obvious concern for Sonny's welfare, Mac brusquely reminds the federal agent that he expects her to do her job and keep him informed. At the diner, Nikolas again warns an angry Elizabeth to keep away from Jason before she suffers the consequences of hanging around with hoodlums. Roy gives a grateful Laura some reassurances about her ex. Taggert badgers Sonny to give him the name of the person who almost blew an innocent college coed into smithereens. After the detective leaves, Sonny explains to an astonished Alexis how the FBI planted Hannah in his life in a futile attempt to get the goods on public enemy number one. Laura stumbles upon Luke and Felicia sharing a private moment in the park. Bobbie returns the diamond ring Roy gave her years ago,

Juan and Emily give Elizabeth the grand tour of the new L&B studios. A.J. orders a bristling Carly to help plan an annual social occasion which will help advance his business career. Sonny reports to Jason how Elizabeth stopped by while he was out of town. Carly promises to turn A.J.'s existence into a living hell if he ever tries to take Michael away from her. Meanwhile, Edward throws up his hands in despair as ELQ is threatened with yet another dock strike. Elizabeth is delighted when Chloe hints that she might be able to offer her part time employment with the design agency. Mac advises Hannah to do a better job of suppressing her feelings for the man she's supposed to be helping the FBI put away. Later, Dara brings the police commissioner proof of a link between Faison and Helena. After instructing Ned to hide nearby and listen in, Emily coaxes Juan to sing for her. Mike informs a sputtering Gertrude that his time with her has clarified his feelings for another woman. Edward rails

Hannah continues to skulk around Sonny's building, waiting for another chance to catch him alone. At the Quartermaine mansion, A.J. reminds Carly how crucial it is for their party to be a huge success. Unaware of his wife's private plans to set off some fireworks during the festivities, A.J. thanks Carly for helping him woo the investors he needs to solidify his position as ELQ's CEO. Mac crows to Faison about holding a trump card which will send him to prison for life. During a chance encounter on the docks, Helena and Luke trade insults while Roy looks on. Ned explains to a skeptical Chloe, Jax and Alexis why Alan is still their best candidate for Gertrude's next beau. An exasperated A.J. asks his bickering parents to keep it down to a dull roar before they ruin his big night. Helena visits the jail and gloats to Faison about how she's succeeded in framing him for Katherine's murder. Cornering Alan at the party, Ned lays out his proposal to his appalled uncle. With the gala in full s

Laura tells Luke it's been like old times having Roy around the house. Bobbie berates Larkin for harassing Roy after finding the FBI agent in close conversation with her old flame on the docks. A miserable Hannah tells Elizabeth she lied to Sonny but never truly betrayed him. As the Quartermaines and their more refined guests stare in shock, an amused Sonny looks on while Carly loudly demonstrates just how crass and cheap she can be. Though A.J. makes a feeble attempt to rein in his wife, Carly gleefully begins insulting everyone in sight. Bobbie takes offense when Roy asks her to keep her nose out of his business. Elizabeth icily rebuffs Hannah's attempt to befriend her. Later, Elizabeth breaks the news about the bombing attempt to a horrified Audrey. After their guests scurry off into the night, an enraged A.J. warns his wife she's used up her last chance with him. Meanwhile, Ned and Chloe present Monica with an unusual proposition. A teary Felicia shows Luke the videotape she receiv

A.J. informs Carly that he's arranged for her to see a shrink. After hearing Ned out, Monica suggests to a startled Alan that they play along and get a divorce in order to safeguard their son's position at ELQ. As Mac issues an APB on his missing prisoner, Marcus picks Helena up for questioning about the jail break. Meanwhile, one of Helena's goons escorts Faison to a safe house to await further instructions. After watching the telltale video, Felicia tearfully informs Luke that she's going to come clean with her husband. Hannah makes another futile attempt to convince Sonny that her feelings for him were genuine. Later, Sonny warns Jason that Sorel is gunning for him. Monica encourages Alan to follow Ned's plan and woo Gertrude into walking down the aisle. Juan sneaks into Emily's bedroom and apologizes for his earlier outburst. As the teens begin to kiss and make up, however, Alan knocks on his daughter's door and Juan hastily retreats out the window. Felicia is forced to put her con

Faison grows impatient waiting for Helena to organize the last phase of his escape. Alan corners Carly at the Quartermaine mansion and advises her to stop making the same mistake he himself made for years when he constantly compared A.J. to Jason and found him lacking. Sorel approaches Elizabeth on the docks and hints that Jason is about to encounter some serious difficulties. Enraged to see Sorel with his friend, Jason races up and puts the gangster in a chokehold before ordering him never to go near Elizabeth again. Luke convinces an agitated Felicia to wait another 24 hours before she says anything to Mac about the videotape. Monica gives Bobbie an earful about her daughter's latest outrageous act of sabotage. A.J. scoffs at Carly's warning that she'll make his life hell if he doesn't release his grip on Michael. Elizabeth forces Jason to admit that he misses her, then urges him not to keep his distance despite the perceived risk to her personal safety. Faison phones Luke and sugges

Jax and Chloe arrange another romantic rendezvous far from Gertrude's prying eyes. Meanwhile, Monica pressures Alan to play along with Ned's scheme in order to save A.J.'s job at ELQ. Claiming that her son is no longer sleeping through the night, Carly brings Michael to Jason's place once again. As Bobbie watches from her hiding place, a distraught Hannah entreats Roy to tell her what the FBI has in store for Sonny. Following the explosion on Faison's boat, an enraged Mac demands that Luke explain why he tries to prevent the fugitive's capture. Jason angrily accuses Carly of using Michael to get to him. His mind reeling from Faison's last words, Luke decides to wring some answers out of Helena. As his men search the water for any possible survivors, Mac assures his astonished wife that Faison is finally dead and gone. Chloe accidentally blunders into another "special moment" which reminds Jax of Brenda. Carly tearfully declares her love to Jason and insists that he's the right man for

Roy agrees to take over at the blues club while Luke heads off to determine if Faison's last words had any ring of truth. As he hastily throws some clothes into a duffel bag, Luke reminds his old friend not to breathe a word about his quest to Laura to avoid getting her hopes up about possibly finding Lucky alive. Monica and Alan stage a bitter quarrel in front of Edward. Jason tells his anguished kid sister he's leaving Port Charles for good. Carly suffers a sudden bout of nausea as she leans over the breakfast buffet at the mansion. Though Emily tearfully pleads with him to stay, Jason explains that he just can't keep hurting the people who love him. At the diner, Sonny apologizes to Bobbie for the way her romance with Jerry came to such an unfortunate conclusion. Alan, Monica, Ned and Alexis put their heads together to plot the next phase of their plan. Jason drops by the Quartermaine mansion to bid his beloved grandmother farewell. Roy clams up when Hannah fishes for information ab

Helena celebrates with her latest boy toy after the charges against her are dropped. Hannah snoops through her boss' desk for any new info on Sonny. Encountering Jason on the docks, Carly asks if she's ruined their friendship forever. Reminding her that he can't love her the way she wants him to, Jason promises a tearful Carly they'll always be the best of friends. Felicia and the girls surprise Mac in his office with a birthday celebration. Hastily clicking off the video of his wife in Luke's arms, Mac snaps at Georgie when the curious child reaches for the remote. Roy clams up when Laura wonders aloud if Luke confided in him before he took off. Jason faces another tough farewell scene as he explains to Elizabeth why he's leaving Port Charles permanently. Hoping against hope, Carly purchases a home pregnancy test kit. Sonny tries to persuade his best friend to stay but Jason asks him to accept his decision as final. Later, Sonny chokes back tears as Jason gently assures him that all i

Though Hannah insists that risking her entire career proves her love is true, Sonny icily reminds her that her pathetic gesture is an empty one. Helena feigns surprise when Stefan theorizes that Faison has been her accomplice all along. Disheartened to learn that the home pregnancy tests' accuracy for reputation is well founded, Carly's mind reels at the thought that she's carrying Sonny's child. Monica chuckles to find Alan reading a how-to book on seduction as he prepares for the imminent wooing of Gertrude. Bobbie and Roy enjoy another short stroll down memory lane following a chance encounter on the docks. Sonny orders an anguished Hannah to take her file and never darken his door again. Later, Roy again consoles Hannah after finding her sobbing on the pier. Revealing that the FBI file was bogus, Roy tells a startled Hannah he watched her steal the documents he planted. Carly is dismayed to learn from Sonny how Jason left town without even saying goodbye to her. Urging Hannah to co

Eager to be free to devote himself to Chloe, Jax tells Alexis he's already set the date for their divorce six months hence. Elizabeth explains to a concerned Tammy why she's so anxious to get back into her own place as soon as possible. As Edward lectures an exasperated A.J. about his lackluster performance as ELQ's CEO, Monica brings her family the news of Jason's departure. Carly dons a disguise and heads to the community clinic for another pregnancy test. A.J. is annoyed by his grandfather's emotional reaction to word that Jason is gone for good. Chloe admits to Alexis she's scared of losing Jax now that she's fallen so deeply in love with him. Carly's plan to keep her condition under wraps hits an immediate snag when she discovers that Tony is the doctor on duty at the clinic. After Tony verifies that she's carrying another child, Carly asks him to keep mum about the pregnancy. A.J. finally persuades Edward to give him free rein with the family business.

Ned reports to Chloe that Emily is on board with their scheme to snare Gertrude. A depressed Carly mulls over her options and realizes she can never reveal the identity of the man who impregnated her. Roy returns from the island and is immediately confronted by two Customs agents. Sonny explains to a puzzled Mike how Jason left Port Charles. Certain her daughter's tears stem from missing Jason, Bobbie gently tries to console Carly. Ned reminds a jealous Jax that he needs to put on an occasional public display of affection with Chloe in order to keep up their charade. Helena encounters Nikolas chatting with Elizabeth on the pier and cautions her irritated grandson that his uncle might not approve of his choice in companions. The tension thickens as Stefan appears on the scene and growls at Helena for daring to approach Nikolas. A.J. admits to Edward that he still desires Carly even though she infuriates him most of the time. Caught with almost a million dollars in cash, Roy claims he pi

Helena instructs Andreas to let no one near the yacht during her absence. Carly invites her pleasantly surprised husband into her bedroom for the first time in months. Laura explains to Mac why she and Stefan were so reluctant to cooperate with his investigation into Katherine's murder. After the bogus "Customs agents" depart, Sonny congratulates Roy on passing his loyalty test. Marcus again warns Hannah that her dangerous infatuation with Sonny will lead her to prison---or the grave. Realizing that Laura has been left completely out of the loop, Mac reveals how his wife and her estranged husband were locked up together in close quarters by Faison. Afterwards, Laura angrily snipes at a puzzled Felicia when she returns home. Roy feigns dismay at Sonny's lack of trust and threatens to leave the organization. Carly's plan hits a snag when A.J. accuses her of faking her feelings and slams out of the room without making love to her. Stefan attempts to turn Andreas against his evil employer.

Elizabeth tells a concerned Emily how she still intends to move back into the studio. Meanwhile, Sorel's goons search the studio for any clues to Jason's whereabouts. Jax comes to Hannah's rescue after her first attempt at ice skating nearly ends in disaster. Afterwards, Jax gallantly offers to give Hannah a skating lesson to help her avoid any bad falls in the future. Elizabeth cautions a lovestruck Emily to make absolutely certain she's ready before she decides to have sex with Juan. A.J. confides to Lila how he had such hopes for a reconciliation with Carly before their evening ended up in another fight. Ned snarls at his grandfather after Edward deliberately sabotages a distribution deal for L&B. Hannah asks Jax if he believes Sonny was just using her as a substitute for Brenda. Sorel approaches Elizabeth as she leaves Kelly's. Chloe heads for a rendezvous at Willow Pond but is taken aback to see Hannah clinging to Jax as they share a laugh.

Trying to steady Hannah on her skates, Jax catches a glimpse of Chloe's troubled face as she hurries away from the pond. Monica wishes Alan luck as he prepares to begin his seduction of Gertrude. As Sorel pressures a frightened Elizabeth to tell him where Jason has gone, Tammy comes charging out of the diner waving a baseball bat. Bobbie again encounters Roy brooding on the docks and gently encourages him to open up about whatever has been bothering him. Spying on Alan's progress from a nearby table, Ned and Alexis are pleased to note that their operative already has Gertrude drooling with undisguised lust. After chasing Sorel and his goon off, Tammy urges Elizabeth to seek Sonny's protection at once. As Emily and Juan awkwardly start to move their romance to a more intimate plateau, Marcus walks into the bedroom and puts a halt to the proceedings. After spotting Alan whispering with Gertrude, Edward complains to Lila that their son is cheating on Monica yet again. Fearful that Alexis

Alexis plays a dangerous game with Helena by hinting that the inside information she's uncovered is about to bring the Cassadine matriarch down. Mindful of his obligation to Hannah, Roy heads back to Sonny's penthouse to try and wheedle his way back into the mob boss' good graces. A.J. finds Carly muttering to herself on the docks and guesses that she's been pining for Jason. A bristling Ned leaps to defend Alexis against Helena's verbal attack. Later, Alexis chortles to Ned about how Helena swallowed her bluff hook, line and sinker. Apologizing for losing his temper earlier, Roy asks Sonny for a leg up within the organization. Mac pressures his uneasy wife to join him for dinner at the blues club. Elizabeth tells Sonny about her unsettling encounter with Sorel. After mulling over her limited options, Carly decides to undergo an abortion. Helena warns a disinterested Stefan that Nikolas isn't safe from Alexis. Sonny promises Elizabeth he won't let Sorel hurt her or Tammy. Laura again s

A giggling Chloe fills Alexis in on her plan to impersonate Mrs. Jax in order to spend some quality time alone with the mister. Meanwhile, Helena explains to her henchman why they must act immediately to bump Alexis off. Luke returns to town and tells Roy he's found no proof that Faison's dying words were true. Sonny drops into Kelly's to let Elizabeth and Tammy know that Francis will be their around-the-clock bodyguard from now on. Newly cognizant of the difficult choices a woman is sometimes forced to make, Carly apologizes to Bobbie for making her feel like a criminal for her decision to give her child away at birth. Luke admits to Roy how he can't shake the feeling that his son really is still alive. Concerned that his old friend is tormenting himself for a lost cause, Roy cautions Luke to remember that Faison was a master of the mind game. Bobbie hounds Tony until he reveals that her daughter came to the clinic for a pregnancy test. Luke warns Sonny to keep Elizabeth safe at all c

Felicia happily welcomes Luke home, then is stunned when he blurts out the real reason for his latest trip abroad. Tormented by Faison's dying words, Luke asks Felicia if she believes it's possible that his son could still be alive. Elizabeth assures an apologetic Sonny that she can handle having a 24 hour bodyguard once she adjusts to Francis shadowing her every move. As she waits for the doctor, Carly is overcome by last minute doubts. Meanwhile, Bobbie arrives at the clinic and insists on speaking to her daughter but is stopped by a security guard. Horrified to see Chloe struck down by a hit-and-run driver, Jax races to his lover's side and frantically calls 911 on his cell phone. Felicia urges Luke to let her help with his search for Lucky. As the paramedics work on Chloe, a distraught Jax tells Marcus he didn't get a good look at the speeding car or its driver. Sonny explains to his worried father why he's having one of his men keep an eye on Tammy. Clinging to Bobbie, Carly tearf

Armed with some surprising news from Stefan, Luke theorizes that Helena may be holding Lucky hostage. Ned and Alexis enjoy a secretive night of passion. Meanwhile, at GH, Monica cautions a distraught Jax that Chloe has suffered massive internal injuries which could prove fatal. Stunned by Carly's confession, Bobbie asks her daughter how she could have slept with Jason's best friend. Tony gives Jax more bad news about Chloe's condition as the nurses prep her for surgery. Luke reminds Felicia not to breathe a word to Mac about his plan to investigate the possible connection between Faison and Helena. Laura admits to Lesley how she believes she and Luke would have found their way back together if Lucky hadn't perished in the fire. Though Bobbie urges her to confide in the baby's father, Carly vehemently insists that Sonny must never know the truth. Mac is annoyed to find Felicia closeted with Luke yet again in his office at the blues club. Ned and Alexis rush to the hospital after receivi

Marcus admits to an amused Hannah how nervous he is about having the all-important sex talk with his teenaged charge. Sonny encounters Laura and Lesley Lu while strolling through the park. Monica brings her family the bad news about Chloe's accident. Meanwhile, at GH, Gertrude clings to Alan after learning that her niece is still in the intensive care unit. Tony confirms for Ned and Jax that Chloe did indeed suffer a skull fracture in addition to her other injuries. Despite her pledge to stop nagging him, Emily can't resist nudging Juan again to at least take a stab at a singing career. Certain Helena was responsible for the hit-and-run, Alexis deciders to go to the police with her suspicions. Touched by Sonny's genuine concern for her small daughter, Laura realizes that Luke's former friend is still grieving for the child he lost years ago. Hannah accuses Agent Ford of blackmailing her father. Chloe finally regains consciousness and is frightened to discover that she cannot see. Later

Carly steps up her campaign to ensure that A.J. will believe he is the father of her unborn child. Felicia stubbornly refuses to take no for an answer when Luke reminds her why she shouldn't help him look for his son. Meanwhile, Helena pays a visit to Lucky. Bobbie wastes no time spilling her daughter's secret to an astounded Roy. Dara repeats Alexis' suspicions to Mac, who cautions the ADA to collect hard evidence before she moves to indict another Cassadine. Alan is annoyed to discover that his father has suddenly become a staunch ally of A.J.'s scheming bride. Bobbie tells Roy she's seen him on the docks embracing his young girlfriend, then is shocked when he reveals that Hannah is actually his daughter. Carly summons A.J. home in the middle of the afternoon. Presenting him with pair of silk boxers, Carly seductively suggests to her husband that he model them for her right there and then. A dejected Mac easily sees through Felicia's lies when she claims she has to fly to Chicago on

Nikolas expresses concern to Elizabeth about a man who seems to be stalking him, then is taken aback when she reveals that Francis is in Sonny's employ. Carly continues to play dutiful wife after spending the night with A.J. Sonny vows to slap Hannah with a restraining order after she accosts him in the park. Later, Roy struggles to contain his rage when Sonny badmouths Hannah to his newest employee. Lila frets about Carly avoiding breakfast and urges the young woman to take better care of herself. Alan and Monica quietly compare notes on their suspicions about the real reason Jax is sticking so close to Chloe. Elizabeth bristles when Nikolas threatens to tell Audrey about the danger her granddaughter faces from Sorel. Helena decides to allow Lucky an outing under strict supervision from her henchmen. Meanwhile, Stefan hunts for a way to make contact with Lucky. Lila guesses Carly's secret and happily congratulates a stunned A.J. Roy advises Bobbie to keep mum about the paternity of he

Hannah wonders why her father suddenly seems so dead set on keeping her away from Sonny. Meanwhile, Sonny realizes that Bobbie is hiding something from him which concerns her daughter. Though Carly tries to bluff her way out of trouble, a seething A.J. accuses her of attempting to pass Jason's bastard off as her husband's child. Out of his patient's earshot, Tony quietly confides to Jax and Ned that the fact that Chloe still can't distinguish dark from light is very troubling. Elizabeth lets Sonny listen to the song Emily and Juan recorded. Finally spotting a golden opportunity to exact his revenge on Jason and score points with his grandfather, A.J. tells Carly he's decided to let her stay at the mansion so he can raise his brother's child as his own. Sonny encourages Juan not to throw away his God-given gift, then reminds the boy how proud Lily would be of him. Edward is thrilled when A.J. smugly announces that he and Carly are expecting.

Luke and Felicia arrive in Greece and make plans to sail under cover of darkness to the Cassadines' private island. Meanwhile, Stefan begins organizing a task force to effect a rescue of Laura's son. Nikolas reports to Mac that Elizabeth has come under Sonny's protection since being threatened by Sorel. Monica is caught off guard by A.J.'s big announcement. Later, Monica gripes to Alan about Carly and A.J. extending their already dysfunctional family. Stefan returns to Port Charles and rushes over to Laura's house. Although bursting to tell his grieving lover that Lucky is alive, Stefan realizes he must keep mum until the boy is safely out of Helena's clutches. Luke becomes violently ill after eating some mystery meat he bought from a sidewalk vendor. Emily decides to write a paper on Mary Mae Ward for Black History month. After telling his granddaughter part of his complicated history with Mary Mae, Edward falls into a reverie about the wonderful woman with whom he might have linked h

After spending the night curled up next to Felicia, Luke assures her he's fully recovered from his bout with food poisoning and is anxious to resume their rescue mission. Laura confides to Roy how she can't shake the feeling that Luke's secretive jaunts out of town portend something significant on the horizon. Bobbie thanks Tony for tipping her off to Carly's pregnancy in time. Jax continues to hover as Chloe is moved out of the ICU and into a private room. Explaining that a bone fragment may be putting pressure on the optic nerve, Tony cautions Chloe that surgery must be their last option because the procedure would be a delicate one. Roy grudgingly accepts another assignment from Sonny. Mac and Dara review the witness statements and agree there's no evidence to support Alexis' theory that Helena was behind the wheel of the hit-and-run vehicle. An irked Laura realizes that Luke and Felicia are off somewhere together after learning that the police commissioner's wife is away from Port

Emily tells Sonny she's received a postcard from Jason with a Minnesota postmark but no return address. Edward decides to throw a party at the mansion to announce the impending arrival of a new Quartermaine grandchild. Luke and Felicia make their way to the Cassadines' island and are surprised to find the perimeter completely unguarded. Alan makes dinner plans with Gertrude but quietly suggests to Monica that they slip off together beforehand for some love in the afternoon. A.J. reminds a fuming Carly that he expects her to act the part of the loving wife in private as well as in public. Audrey is appalled to find Sonny conversing with Elizabeth at Kelly's. Though her humiliated granddaughter tries to intervene, Audrey proceeds to read Sonny the riot act and vows to have him arrested if he goes near Elizabeth again. Gazing at Helena's villa, Luke recalls when Laura was being held prisoner in her in-laws' stronghold. Monica is deeply touched by a special gift from Alan to commemorate he

From their hiding place on the island, Luke and Felicia eavesdrop on Stefan as he makes arrangements to secretly transport a young man out of the country. Sonny's odd reaction to his news puzzles A.J. Later, mulling over other recent events, Sonny easily puts two and two together and realizes he must be the father of Carly's unborn child. As she and Roy reminisce about the good old days, Laura confides how she sometimes wishes she could return to a time when Luke was her whole world. Jax continues working overtime to keep Chloe's spirits up. Outraged to think that Stefan is holding Lucky captive, Luke vows to beat the truth out of his old enemy if necessary. Bobbie tells Roy how trying to reason with Carly got her absolutely nowhere. Luke finds a recent photo of Lucky in Stefan's briefcase along with a phone number in Libya. Sonny asks Bobbie to confirm his suspicions.

Ned, Alexis, Jax and Chloe agree to spend Valentine's Day with their true loves even if it means they'll get caught "cheating" on their spouses. Cornered by Sonny, Bobbie tries to avoid answering his question but finally confirms that he is indeed the father of her daughter's unborn child. Jax surprises Chloe by flying in a special meal from Rome for their Valentine's dinner in her hospital room. After hitting it big at the track, Mike persuades Tammy to turn the diner over to Emily and Juan so she can join him for a night out on the town. Bobbie heads to the blues club and admits to Roy that she probably just made a bad situation even worse. Meanwhile, Sonny barges into the mansion and announces to the stunned Quartermaines that Carly is pregnant with his child. Though Carly sputters denials, Sonny reminds her that a simple blood test is all that's required to prove his rightful claim on the Quartermaine "heir". Ned takes Alexis' breath away with a diamond engagement ring. Roy and Bob

Nikolas apologizes to Alexis for jumping down her throat after she broke the news about his real paternity. Stefan shows Laura the site on which he's decided to build a brand new house for them to share as husband and wife. When Laura reminds him that she may not be ready to make such a commitment, Stefan assures her he will accept whatever answer she gives when he does in fact propose. Mac pressures Roy to reveal where Luke has gone and if he's traveling with Felicia. Meanwhile, in Libya, Luke and Felicia find the now abandoned place where Helena had been holding Lucky captive. Edmund cautions A.J. that divorcing Carly may have ramifications which could ruin his career at ELQ. Later, Monica bristles when Alan suggests that their son consider raising Sonny's child as his own. Alexis invites Nikolas to think about doing some public relations work for L&B. Hannah confides to Roy that she's contemplating quitting the FBI. Shocked by her brother's news, Emily wonders how Sonny could have b

Emily breaks her astonishing news to Elizabeth, who realizes why Jason was so upset before he left town. Hannah bristles when a stranger makes rude and racist remarks about her friendship with Marcus. A seething Carly marches into the brownstone and accuses Bobbie of ruining her life and the lives of her innocent children. Emily snarls at Sonny for betraying Jason and impregnating A.J.'s wife. Startled to hear that a grandchild is on the way, Mike in turn surprises Sonny by offering him a sympathetic ear. Marcus thanks Roy for stepping in to help Hannah rid herself of an obnoxious bigot. Stefan asks his half-sister to build an airtight case against Helena for kidnapping Lucky. Alexis finally agrees but insists that Stefan first tell Laura everything he knows about her son. Carly bitterly instructs Bobbie never to speak to her again. Stefan explains to Alexis why he can't let either of Lucky's parents know their boy is alive until he's safely out of Helena's clutches. Sonny rejects Edmu

Jax continues to devote the bulk of his days to keeping Chloe's spirits high. Empathizing with Nikolas' desire to break free of his powerful family, Ned agrees to hire the young man on to do some public relations work for L&B. Mac tells Laura he knows his wife has gone off with her estranged husband yet again. Meanwhile, in Switzerland, Luke and Felicia gleefully celebrate conning a banker out of the Cassadines' financial records. Though Stefan reminds his nephew that he has enough responsibility as a royal heir, Nikolas refuses to forego an opportunity to carve out a career for himself in public relations. Chloe explains to Jax how she's determined to go back home and get on with her life. Edward fills Ned in on the latest revelations about Carly's pregnancy. When Felicia phones home to speak to the girls, Mac icily advises his wife to return to Port Charles at once. Later, an embittered Mac complains to Kevin that Felicia is carrying on an affair with Luke. Tony gives Chloe permissio

Luke and Felicia head to Nova Scotia upon learning that Stefan is also en route. Sonny returns to the mansion and warns Carly he will never let her raise his child as a Quartermaine. Though Edward threatens to take out a restraining order, Sonny promises the old man he will live to regret it if he dares to cross him. Ned, Alexis and Jax welcome Chloe home from the hospital. At Kelly's, Hannah is stunned to overhear Emily complaining to Elizabeth about how weird things have become ever since her family learned that Carly was impregnated by Sonny. Meanwhile, Sonny consults with Alexis about his legal rights as the father of a baby whose mother is married to another man. A worried Mike explains to Tammy why being the perfect dad is so crucial to Sonny. Gertrude strides in triumphantly with a photographer in tow just as Jax and Chloe finish making love.

As Gertrude gloats over catching her niece in the act, Jax phones the police to lodge a complaint. Alexis and Ned debate the merit of Sonny's claim on Carly's unborn child. Meanwhile, at the penthouse, Hannah bitterly demands to know how Sonny could have betrayed her with a woman he can't even stand. Luke and Felicia are disappointed to discover that Lucky's captors are still two steps ahead of them. Bobbie suggests to her daughter that they try to strike a compromise with the Quartermaines by having Carly and Michael move into the brownstone. Ned admits to Alexis how painful it's been being separated from his own little girl for so long. Though Gertrude explains why the Ashtons and Jaxes should be charged with fraud, Marcus elects to place her under arrest instead for breaking in. After eavesdropping on Mac's phone conversation with Felicia, an unhappy Maxie asks her stepfather for the truth. A.J. gruffly vetoes Bobbie's idea about moving Carly and her son out of the mansion.

Juan is irked to learn that Nikolas has recently been made the new head of public relations for L&B. Edward reminds his family how important it is to keep Sonny away from Michael. Later, Edward intercepts Carly's mail and learns that Sonny has taken out a court order for a paternity test. Hannah cries on her father's shoulder as the news about Carly's pregnancy finally hits home. Stefan is forced to regroup upon discovering that his mother has moved her prisoner out of Nova Scotia. Laura offers Mac her sympathy after he confirms that his wife has gone off again with Luke. Edward suggests to Marcus that he can name his own price if he's willing to share whatever dirt he's dug up on Sonny over the years. Hannah is taken aback to learn that Bobbie knows about her family connection to Roy. Later, Roy and Bobbie make a pact to stay out of the quarrel between their daughters.

Gertrude informs her niece she's filed an injunction which gives her complete control over Chloe Morgan Designs. Alexis fills Stefan in on the paper trail she's developed to help convict Helena but reminds her half-brother that a kidnapping charge will never stick unless they can actually produce a victim. Meanwhile, Luke and Felicia return to Helena's yacht to hunt for clues to Lucky's whereabouts. Jax reminds Gertrude that the design company will sink within three months without Chloe's genius behind the product line. After Gertrude slams out, Chloe assures Jax she feels like a winner because she's found true love at last. Ned explains to Monica and Alan why they no longer have to pretend to be on the outs. When Juan complains about Nikolas pulling rank at L&B, Emily again pushes her boyfriend to make use of his vocal talents to prove his worth to Ned. Chloe's first trip back to the studio proves embarrassing and puts a major dent in her self-confidence. Laura accidentally lets it sl

Larkin warns Roy that his value to the FBI diminishes with each passing day that he fails to collect evidence against Sonny. Alexis explains to Sonny why a custody fight probably won't go his way. At the Quartermaine mansion, Edward reminds Carly that she can have anything her heart desires as long as she plays ball with her in-laws. Chloe returns to GH with Jax in hopes that her doctor will have good news for her. Revealing that the bone fragments are still impinging on her optic nerve, Tony recommends postponing surgery as long as possible because of the risk of having her blindness become permanent. Elizabeth assures Nikolas she has no problem working with him at L&B. Recalling the years of abuse he suffered at the hands of his stepfather, Sonny tells Alexis he'll move heaven and earth to ensure that his own child grows up feeling safe and loved. Marcus arrests Roy after catching him paying off the harbor master.

Certain they're finally closing in on Lucky's location, Luke and Felicia travel to Spring Lake. Meanwhile, Helena informs Lucky that she's preparing to release him in just a few short weeks. Excited to see a shadow for the first time since the hit-and-run, Chloe celebrates with Jax the fact that she may be regaining her vision. Alexis tells Roy how someone tipped off the police about his visit to the harbor master. Encountering Carly at the hospital, Sonny surprises her with some unusually kind words. Stefan hints to Laura that the business deal he's about to wrap up could be the biggest and best he's ever pulled off. Bobbie is alarmed to learn of Roy's arrest. Jax brings Chloe back to GH to apprise Tony of the marvelous change which has transpired. Carly appeals to Sonny to help her find a way to keep both of her kids safe. Jax and Chloe make plans to vacation together at the cabin in Alaska. A trembling Luke gets his first glimpse of his longlost son. Edward takes out a restraining o

Edward barges into the penthouse and informs Sonny he's sworn out a restraining order to keep him away from Carly. As Alexis rushes to call 911, a frantic Jax tries to bring Chloe around but to no avail. Elizabeth and Laura have another heart-to-heart about what might have been if Lucky had survived. Overjoyed to see a glimpse of his son for the first time in months, Luke plots with Felicia to get Lucky to freedom. Bobbie and Roy grow closer during a stroll down memory lane. Hinting that she could be accused of neglecting Michael, Edward forces a fuming Carly to leave Sonny's place and return to the mansion. Emily records in her diary how she successfully nagged Juan into trying to establish himself as a singer. Mike explains to Tammy why he's so concerned about Sonny setting impossible standards for himself as a father. A bristling Laura warns Helena to keep her distance from both Elizabeth and Nikolas. Luke and Felicia look on as Stefan and his men spirit Lucky away from Helena's str

Breakfast at the Quartermaine mansion is the usual chaotic affair as Emily and A.J. bicker about Carly while Edward vents his frustrations on Alan and Monica. Following Chloe's brain surgery, Ned and Alexis try to reassure an anxious Jax as they wait for word from Tony. Finding himself alone at L&B, Juan decides to record a song but is disheartened by the results. Roy warns Larkin he'll have him reassigned unless he stops sabotaging the Corinthos investigation. Across town at Kelly's, Bobbie blushes when Elizabeth easily guesses that she's been daydreaming about Roy. Tony reports that the pressure on Chloe's optic nerve has been relieved but cautions Jax and the others to stay close and encourage their friend to wake up. Later, when Tony confides how much he misses performing neurosurgery, Audrey urges him to see another specialist and try again to regain full use of his injured hand. A bristling Bobbie lights into Larkin after catching him "harassing" Roy. Mike icily advises Hannah to

Dara watches with narrowed eyes as Marcus and Hannah continue to grow closer. Jax is thrilled when Chloe awakens and happily reveals that her vision--although blurry--has finally returned. Mike thanks Tammy for encouraging him to trust that Sonny will do the right thing by his child. Apologizing for his kiss, Roy tells a confused Bobbie he no longer has the right to be so close to her. Marcus assures a dubious Dara that he and Hannah are just friends. Nikolas' attitude irks Juan, who refuses to let L&B's new public relations director hear him sing. After examining his patient, Tony reports that Chloe is making remarkable progress in the wake of her brain surgery. Hannah asks her father if he's still in love with Bobbie. Tammy is flustered when a face from her past unexpectedly turns up at Kelly's. Later, Mike commends Tammy for turning her life around so gracefully.

Sonny explains to Mike why his miserable childhood could come back to haunt him during a custody battle. At the mansion, Edward referees another quarrel between Carly and A.J. As Mac wishes Georgie a happy birthday, the little girl wishes aloud that her mommy will come home in time for her party. Meanwhile, Felicia and a dejected Luke return to Port Charles after losing Lucky's trail. Stefan tells Alexis he isn't ready to reveal Lucky's existence to Laura until he's managed to neutralize Helena. Out of Georgie's earshot, Laura reminds Mac to hide his bitterness about Felicia's absence during her own daughter's birthday. Sonny asks a guiltstricken Mike to lie for him if any testimony about Zeke surfaces in court. Later, Sonny shows up at the Quartermaines' for another chat with Carly. Felicia walks in just in time to see Georgie blow out her candles. After the girls leave with Bobbie, Mac angrily turns on his wandering wife. Mike confides to Tammy his fear that he's setting Sonny up for

When Jason calls in, Sonny reveals the situation with Carly and pledges to get both Michael and the new baby safely out of the Quartermaines' orbit. Desperate to quell Mac's anger, Felicia tells her husband she's been helping Luke search for his son. Meanwhile, an enraged Stefan orders his men to leave no stone unturned in the hunt for Helena. Laura's joy turns to confusion when Luke discloses that Stefan is the one who's been holding Lucky captive. Insisting that the videotape is a lie, Felicia swears to Mac she's never been unfaithful to him. Armed with new information from Jason, Sonny strolls into the mansion and calmly informs the sputtering Quartermaines that he's come to remove Carly and Michael. As the rest of the family struggles to eavesdrop, Sonny quietly warns A.J. he has evidence proving who was responsible for the arson at the coffee warehouse. Luke drops a bombshell on a stunned Nikolas. Mac reminds his wife how patient he's been with her for months on end. After Felicia

Chloe eagerly anticipates receiving her release papers from GH. At the mansion, Carly wipes away tears of joy as A.J. glumly informs her that she and their son are free to go. After Sonny departs with Carly and Michael, Edward demands to know why A.J. buckled so quickly to the thug's blackmail. An incensed Laura orders Stefan to take her to her son. Explaining how he rescued Lucky from Helena only to lose him again, Stefan insists he delayed in bringing her the news in order to spare her any further heartbreak. Luke tells Roy how close he came to bringing his boy home at last. Meanwhile, Helena hints to Lucky that he may have a chance to see Port Charles someday in the future. Laura accuses Stefan of kidnapping Lucky for his own devices. A.J. admits to his shocked family how he hired an arsonist to burn down the coffee warehouse. Carly thanks Sonny for rescuing her, then grows angry to learn that he intends to move her and her son into his penthouse. Edward fires A.J. as CEO of ELQ. To

Tony discloses to Chloe how her last CAT scan revealed the presence of a possible tumor near the occipital lobe. Nikolas rages at Stefan for allowing him to believe that his brother was dead. Mac tells Dara he's left Felicia. Meanwhile, Felicia tearfully informs her daughters that their beloved stepfather won't be living with them for a while. Hurt and angry, Maxie accuses her mother of driving Mac away. Stefan explains to his fuming nephew how he's been trying to bring Lucky home safe and sound. Luke and Laura compare notes and decide to team up to hunt for their son. As Tony schedules a biopsy for the next day, Jax consoles a shaken Chloe. Thrilled to learn that her nephew is alive, Bobbie puts aside her joy for a moment to counsel Felicia on how to salvage her crumbling marriage. After firing A.J., Edward appeals to Ned to once again come to the rescue of his family's corporate empire. Reeling from Nikolas' news, Elizabeth struggles to comprehend the fact that Lucky didn't perish in

Monica surprises Bobbie with the news about Carly and Michael moving out. At the penthouse, Sonny reminds Carly how important it is for them to maintain a pleasant demeanor in front of Michael. Elizabeth confides to a stunned Emily that Lucky may not have died in the fire after all. Meanwhile, aboard the Cassadines' private jet, Helena hints to Lucky that their destination once held great significance not only for herself but for both of his parents as well. Though Emily encourages her friend to hope for the best, Elizabeth fears she'll be setting herself up for a huge disappointment. Bobbie assures Monica she'll see to it that Carly and Michael come live with her at the brownstone. Hannah guesses that Dara's pointed questions stem from jealousy over her friendship with Marcus. Alan and Monica bicker about the best solution to their son's dilemma. At the mansion, A.J. attempts to justify his actions to his disapproving grandmother. Carly pulls out all the stops in an effort to force So

Laura tells her mother she's taking off with Luke to go search for Lucky. Felicia hopefully reminds Mac that the girls have parent-teacher night that evening. Describing for his estranged wife how Maxie has fallen behind in school because she's been too busy caring for Georgie, Mac makes it clear to Felicia he will be going alone to the teacher conference. Helena brings Lucky aboard her yacht, then "casually" mentions that the vessel once belonged to the Spencers. Roy assures Luke he'll keep an eye on the blues club while its real owner is away. Lesley suggests to Laura that she and Luke might find their way back to one another once Lucky comes home safe and sound. Helena tells a scowling Lucky his parents have never valued him properly and warns that his life will never be the same. Mac brings Stefan and Luke face to face in his office in a futile effort to ascertain the truth about Lucky's alleged kidnapping.

Caught off guard by a surprise visit from John and Jane, Jax is forced to tell his parents that he and Alexis are calling it quits on a marriage which was never real in the first place. As he finishes packing, Luke reminds Roy to keep his business with Sonny far away from the blues club. Later, Elizabeth arrives and presses Luke to describe exactly what he saw at Spring Lake. Assuring the girl there's been no mistake, Luke promises a tearful Elizabeth he and Laura will bring Lucky home soon enough. Sorel begins looking around for a bargaining chip to use in his on-going war with Sonny. At the penthouse, Bobbie asks Carly for help locating any documents which would clarify Roy's relationship with Sonny. Though reluctant at first, Carly finally unlocks Sonny's desk and lets her mother scribble down some notes. Jane and John remind Alexis that she'll always hold a special place in their hearts even if she never actually was an official member of the clan. Luke apologizes to Felicia for ho

In the wake of the ugly scene with A.J., Carly assures Sonny she won't make the same mistake again with her soon-to-be ex-husband. Meanwhile, at the mansion, A.J. downs half a bottle of vodka in three gulps. Bobbie's bravado gets her nowhere as Sorel orders his goons to take their hostage into the back room for safekeeping. Roy arrives with a message from his employer but an outraged Sorel declares that he won't deal with Sonny's flunky. Mike confides to Tammy how anxious he is to keep the peace between Carly and Sonny--for Michael's sake, if not their own. Alan and Monica are alarmed to discover that their alcoholic son has fallen off the wagon once again. Bound and gagged, Bobbie struggles to attract Roy's attention by kicking over some boxes. Drunk and belligerent, A.J. loudly advises Edward to go to hell, then turns his wrath on the rest of his clan. Sonny cooks dinner for Carly, who can't help but be amused by her host's uncharacteristic concern for her health. Lila sadly urges he

As they dine on the yacht, Helena reminds Lucky how his parents never deserved the wonderful son they were given. Stefan asks Alexis to cover for him with the police while he slips away to resume the search for Lucky. Meanwhile, Luke and Laura check into a hotel suite in New York. Felicia attempts to clear the air with her angry daughter but Maxie bitterly accuses her of abandoning the family to run off with Lulu's dad. Though Alexis advises her brother not to give Mac any more ammunition by leaving town against the commissioner's orders, Stefan stubbornly insists he must be the one who returns Laura's son safely to her arms. Following a call for help from Felicia, Mac returns to the house for a fatherly chat with Maxie. Ned and Alexis hesitantly decide the time has finally come for them to become officially engaged. Mac agrees to a compromise with Felicia.

Juan loses his nerve and decides not to ask Ned to hear him audition. The Quartermaines fret after A.J. fails to return home all night. In the morning, A.J. strolls back in and brags about getting a ticket for speeding 100 miles per hour with the headlights off. In the Dominican Republic, Carly thanks Sonny for making all the arrangements for her quickie divorce. Roy begins to worry about Bobbie when she doesn't return any of his phone messages. Meanwhile, Sorel brings his prisoner breakfast and reminds a fuming Bobbie that no one is yet aware of her unfortunate predicament. Alan accuses Monica of giving up on their son just when A.J. needs them the most. Egged on by Emily, Juan finally makes his pitch to Ned. Carly and Sonny begin to come to an understanding about the child they conceived together. A leering A.J. makes a crude pass at Hannah, suggesting that they pay Sonny and Carly back by having sex. Roy appeals to his supervisor for help rescuing Bobbie from Sorel but the FBI man r

In Charleston, Laura draws the attention of an intrigued stranger but gently fends him off by claiming that she's waiting for her husband. Felicia beams while her excited daughters welcome Mac back into the fold. Later, Maxie eavesdrops as Mac icily reminds Felicia he's only come back to be the girls' dad. Jane assures Chloe there are no hard feelings about the phony marriages she and Jax arranged. Alexis plays dumb when Mac arrives with questions about her half-brother's recent activities. Laura and Luke meet with an old friend to discuss "The Haunted Star" but Raoul reveals that he sold the yacht years ago. Helena suggests to Lucky that his decision to move out of his parents' house probably saved his life. Jax is outraged to hear his mother dispensing some unsolicited advice to Chloe. Stefan makes a surprise appearance to convince Port Charles' police commissioner that he hasn't been out chasing Helena. Mac begins warming back up to Felicia. Raoul tells the Spencers that their forme

Luke and Laura find their way to Reunion Island and board the yacht which once was "The Haunted Star". Unable to get any help from the FBI, Roy in desperation turns to the other side of the law and repeats his story to Benny. When Benny also refuses to get involved out of a concern that the delicate truce between Sonny and Sorel will be jeopardized, an angry Roy realizes he must effect Bobbie's rescue all by himself. Maxie prepares a romantic candlelight dinner for two to celebrate her mother's reconciliation with Mac. To Felicia's surprise, Maxie then arranges for herself and Georgie to spend the night with the sitter so that Mac and his wife will have time for a private party of their own. Carly enjoys a night at the casino and happily throws Sonny's money around until she loses big at the roulette table. Roy corners one of Sorel's goons and forces him at knife-point to reveal where Bobbie is being held prisoner. Devastated to find the yacht empty, Laura tearfully tells Luke she beli

Ned intercepts his cousin at the hotel bar and reminds a bristling A.J. that drinking is what landed him in trouble in the first place. Tony explains to Chloe why surgery is not an option for the tumor which may permanently rob her of her eyesight. Roy endures a brutal beating at the hands of Sorel's goons. Mac tells a relieved Dara how he's reconciled with his wife now that Felicia has promised him there's nothing more important to her than their marriage. Luke and Laura come face to face with Stefan, who again insists he's working for the same goal they are. After Chloe decides to begin a drug protocol, Tony cautions her that the tumor may produce a number of symptoms---including the possibility of some bizarre dreams. As they return to Port Charles, a frightened Carly begs Sonny to bring her mother home safe and sound. Felicia eavesdrops as Mrs. Lansbury gives Helena some inside information on Stefan. Tony catches A.J. rifling through his patients' confidential medical files. After

Chloe has a nightmare about the hit-and-run. Felicia entreats Mac to bring Helena in for questioning before she disappears again. Luke locks Stefan in a closet on the yacht, then takes off with Laura. Roy informs Sonny he has no intention of giving up the search for Bobbie. Meanwhile, Sorel brings Bobbie to her new digs. Sonny angrily reminds an irate Roy how he's already screwed up the first rescue attempt. Annoyed that his wife is still obsessed with Luke, Mac accuses her of wandering down to the docks because she used to meet Spencer there. Sorel phones Sonny with his ransom demands. Aboard her private jet, Helena promises Lucky they'll return to Port Charles permanently as soon as his "history" lesson is over. Chloe gently vetoes Jax's suggestion that they move in together. Mac forces a weeping Felicia to promise that he will never again have to hear Luke's name from her lips. Sonny decides to team up with Roy to bring Bobbie safely home to her family.

Finding himself under close scrutiny from his worried family, A.J. calmly pours vodka all over his bowl of breakfast cereal. Ned tells Alexis he'll have to shut L&B down completely if he can't find a way to turn the company's dwindling fortunes around. Luke and Laura learn that Helena has taken their son to Argentina. Meanwhile, Helena shows Lucky around her late husband's former office on Ice Princess Island. In desperate need of an artist to kickstart their cash flow, Alexis urges Ned to resurrect "Eddie Maine". Following another ugly scene with Edward, A.J. rebuffs an anguished Alan's offer to accompany him to an AA meeting. Later, Monica angrily informs Alan she wants A.J. out of the house. Helena explains to Lucky how his parents destroyed Mikos' vision of a new world order with no floods or famines to ruin people's lives. A.J. apologizes to Hannah for acting like a jerk when last they met.

At Kelly's, Elizabeth confides to Tammy her fear that the search for Lucky will end badly. Mac and Felicia kiss and make up once again after she swears he's the only man in her life and in her heart. Chloe moves into Jax's penthouse. Sonny warns Carly that going to the police will only put Bobbie's life in even deeper jeopardy. Mike encourages Elizabeth to keep the faith. Felicia witnesses another secretive meeting between Stefan's housekeeper and Helena's boy toy. Alexis delivers divorce papers to her soon-to-be ex-hubby, then gently suggests that he and Chloe may be moving too fast by living together. Riddled with guilt, Carly asks Roy to promise her that Bobbie won't lose her life because of her daughter's mistake. Later, Sonny and Sorel move their people into position as a fretful Carly waits on pins and needles for news about her mother.

Bobbie weeps for joy to see Roy grinning at her from behind the wheel of Sorel's limo. Meanwhile, Sorel's attempted double-cross backfires as Sonny cheerfully informs his enemy he's just lost his bargaining chip. Edward comes to the penthouse and appeals to Carly to reconsider her options. Having temporarily lost their bearings in the dark, Luke and Laura make camp for the night on Ice Princess Island and reminisce about old times. After reminding Sorel he doesn't traffic in drugs, Sonny releases his trembling captive. Returning to the penthouse to find Edward on the premises, Sonny warns the patriarch of the Quartermaine clan that his grandson will be doing 20 to life if he ever comes near Carly again. Later, Carly and Bobbie share a tearful reunion. Stefan pressures Helena's henchman to reveal where Lucky is hidden. Mac finds a note from Felicia explaining why she's run off after Luke once more. Bobbie declares her undying love to Roy, then is startled when he admits that he's been w

Though Carly shrilly insists she didn't betray him, Sonny declares that he can never trust her again. A sheepish Roy admits to Bobbie that almost everything he's told her about his life was a lie. Felicia pops up unexpectedly on Ice Princess Island and receives a warm welcome from Luke but a frosty reception from Laura. Roy explains to Bobbie how the FBI used his devotion to Hannah to force him into infiltrating various criminal organizations and turn state's evidence. Tired of deceiving the people he loves, Roy vows that his "job" with Sonny's mob is the last hoop he'll ever jump through for the Feds. Marcus brings a scowling Stefan in for leaving the jurisdiction without permission. Bobbie is stunned when Roy reveals how he was originally sent to Port Charles to get the goods on Jerry. Laura stares daggers at Felicia as Luke thanks her for coming to lend them a hand.

With Marcus out of town for a few days, Juan tells Emily they'll have the apartment all to themselves at last. A.J. receives divorce papers from the Dominican Republic. Roy glumly confides to Hannah his fear that he may have lost Bobbie for good now that she knows the truth. Ned takes Chloe to the Grill to celebrate their imminent divorce. Meanwhile, Jax teases Alexis about her obvious reluctance to ruin a good thing by making her commitment to Ned legal and binding. As Nikolas gives Lynn a tour of L&B Studios, the entertainment agent invites an excited Juan to give her a demonstration of his vocal abilities. Roy bristles when the FBI hassles Bobbie about her kidnapping at Sorel's hands. Emily watches with green eyes as Lynn fawns over Juan following his audition. Roy boasts to Bobbie that he is through with helping the FBI. A tipsy A.J. bumps into Hannah again outside Kelly's.

As the nurses' strike drags on, Alan and Monica have their hands full dealing with the chaos in Stefan's absence. Their evening hits rock bottom, however, when A.J. gets on the hospital's public address system to drunkenly announce his divorce. Elizabeth begins to wonder why no one has heard from the Spencers in so long. Meanwhile, Luke and Felicia find themselves trapped together on Ice Princess island. As Laura hunts for a way to rescue her husband, Stefan arrives and offers her a deal. Disappointed when Ned balks at financing a tour for Juan until L&B is solvent, Emily gently breaks the bad news to her boyfriend. Monica and Alan berate their son for disrupting GH and humiliating them in the process. Chloe realizes that Jax's anxiety stems from frustration over his inability to solve her medical crisis. Accepting his setback cheerfully, Juan assures Emily his career will take off when the time is right. After Stefan departs in a huff, Luke and Felicia manage to find their own way to

Ned helps Jax negotiate a deal to drive Gertrude into bankruptcy. A.J. staggers back to the mansion following another night of heavy drinking. Elizabeth tells Tammy she thinks Francis' services will no longer be necessary since Sorel hasn't been near the diner for weeks. Hannah shows Marcus her letter of resignation, then thanks him for encouraging her to stand up for herself. Carly goes shopping for a new desk for Sonny in an effort to mend fences with her roommate. Meanwhile, Sonny explains to Mike why he and Carly are on the outs once again. Jax informs Chloe he's fulfilled his promise to ruin her obnoxious aunt so she can start designing under her own name again. Ford rips up Hannah's resignation letter and reminds her she must remain on the payroll until Roy delivers Sonny into their hands. Annoyed to find Elizabeth at the penthouse, Carly lights into the girl but gets as good as she gives. Chloe has another strange dream.

With Felicia in tow, Luke and Laura return to the Texas ranch where Lucky was born but find no trace of their son. Meanwhile, not far away, Helena drops more clues to lead her pursuers on. After exchanging another round of insults with his irate grandfather, A.J. hits the bottle once again. Sonny commends Roy for his good work during Bobbie's rescue, then hints that a promotion might be in the offing. At the penthouse, Carly encourages her mother not to give up on the man she loves. Alan and Monica celebrate the end of the nurses' strike but their joy is short-lived when A.J. drunkenly carps at them. Sonny rejects Carly's peace offering. Undeterred, Carly insists on helping Sonny with a business transaction at the Grill. Out of Luke's earshot, Laura icily suggests to Felicia that the time has come for her to go home to her own husband. Snapping back some pointed remarks about Stefan, Felicia enrages Laura by accusing her of abandoning Luke just when he needed her most. Sonny finally so

Felicia's screams for help bring Laura on the run. Lucky tells Helena his favorite stop on their sightseeing tour was the ranch in Texas where he once lived. Mac and his stepdaughters board a flight for El Paso. Rae Cummings comes to the penthouse in hopes of tracking down a certain antique desk but runs smack into Sonny's front line of defense instead. As a shaken Carly gets to her feet, Sonny hurls himself at A.J. and begins squeezing the life out of him with his bare hands. Luke and Laura finally succeed in pulling Felicia to safety, then are thrilled to see the clues Lucky left behind. Benny and Johnny firmly escort a protesting Rae away from their boss' door and out of the building. Hastily assuring Sonny that she and the baby are fine, Carly manages to convince him to let A.J. go. Maxie asks Mac to come live with her and Georgie at Maria's place. Roy explains to Bobbie why he can't keep living a lie. Helena presents Lucky with recent photos and updated files on Elizabeth, Nikolas

Maria welcomes her great-granddaughters to the ranch, then is taken aback when Georgie remarks that her mother doesn't want her anymore because she has a new boyfriend. With help from a giggling Elizabeth, Emily takes a magazine quiz to determine if she's ready to commit to a sexual relationship with Juan. Carly questions Sonny about his nightmare after hearing him cry out Lily's name. Confiding how he was dreaming about watching his wife walk to her death with their doomed unborn child, Sonny is grateful when Carly reassures him by placing his hand on her stomach to feel the life growing within her. Elizabeth admits to Emily her fear that Lucky's feelings towards her might have changed during the year he's been away from Port Charles. Chloe shows Jax the diary she's been keeping since she started taking the new medication. After tucking the girls into bed, Mac explains to Maria why the situation with Felicia has become intolerable. Alan and Monica argue about how best to stop enabling

Alan rails at Monica after she forces A.J. to leave the house. Sonny and Carly agree to bury the hatchet following their heart-to-heart chat in the middle of the night. Tony reluctantly concedes to Chloe that the medication hasn't produced the kind of results they were hoping to see. Rae comes to the Quartermaine mansion to renew an old acquaintance with Edward but her arrival sparks more interest in Alan instead. Carly cooks breakfast for an amused Sonny, then gingerly broaches the subject of attending Lamaze class together. After providing his patient with another new prescription, Tony encourages Chloe not to lose hope that a cure will be found in time. Eavesdropping on Hannah's conversation with Bobbie, Carly is stunned to learn that Roy is working for the FBI--and is the father of the woman who betrayed Sonny. Meanwhile, at the penthouse, Roy admits to Sonny that he is a federal informant assigned to the Corinthos case. Stefan cautions Lesley that Luke and Laura are on the wrong t

Helena surprises Lucky by announcing that she's decided to let him return to Port Charles today. After failing to find Lucky at their old house, Laura talks with Luke about their past and mentions her concern about what the future could bring for both of them. As they talk, Felicia calls interrupts which upsets Laura. As the three guess what Helena plans to do next, Stefan also comes to the same conclusion. Maxie asks Mac and Mariah if she and her sister will be living with Mariah permanently. Mac convinces Mariah that Maxie and Georgie will not be going home to Felicia and confides he doesn't even know where she is. Jax is furious when he learns that Edward bought a company right out from under him. He's unaware that Edward is using the purchase to try to lure Ned back to work at ELQ. However, Ned refuses to fall for Edward's scheme. Chloe tells Jax that she can wait until after he's dealt with Edward before they go on their trip together. Later, Chloe has another upsetting dream and

Though Elizabeth frets that Lucky's feelings might have changed during the year he's been away, Emily reassures her friend that love will still be in full bloom. Lucky waits for his parents at the Triple L diner after Helena says her goodbyes. Sonny hands Roy severance pay and advises him to disappear before the rest of the boys learn that he's a federal snitch. Meanwhile, Carly is outraged when Bobbie admits that she's known for some time about Roy's ties to the FBI--and to Hannah. While wandering around the docks, Rae finally encounters the elusive Sonny Corinthos and learns that he donated the antique desk to a thrift shop. A seething Roy warns Larkin not to breathe a word to Hannah about his true status with the agency. Bobbie pressures her reluctant daughter to use her influence with Sonny on Roy's behalf. A friendly waitress at the Triple L helps Lucky evade Stefan's prying eyes. Nikolas invites Elizabeth to go with him to British Columbia to search for his brother. Bobbie declar

Though Carly snickers at the thought of walking down the aisle, Sonny repeats his assertion that they will have a full church wedding in just a matter of days. Roy and Bobbie give in to temptation and tumble into bed together. Tony persuades the owner of the thrift shop to open up after hours so Rae can find the antique roll-top desk she's been tracking for weeks. Stefan pays a surprise visit on his mother, who insists she's released Lucky alive and well at a diner outside of Vancouver. Meanwhile, at the Triple L, Laura tearfully rushes to embrace her son, then is stunned when Lucky lunges forward and punches Luke in the mouth. Helena triumphantly informs Stefan that even if he kills her now she'll die happy because she's finally taken her revenge on the Spencers. To Laura and Luke's dismay, Lucky runs away from them without uttering a single word. When the desk proves to be empty, Rae and Tony begin searching for the Bible amongst Paul's large collection of old books. Carly stubbornly

In Texas, Mac gives a dismayed Maria the lowdown on her granddaughter's adulterous behavior. Luke, Laura and Felicia rendezvous back at the Triple L diner and gloomily report no sign of Lucky. Realizing she's overdue at home, Felicia tells the Spencers she'll have to leave them to their search and return to Port Charles alone. Bumping into a familiar face at GH, Rae explains to Alan why she's come to town. Later, as an eavesdropping Amy perks up her ears, Alan reminds Rae that they'll have to get their stories straight before his wife becomes suspicious. Jax begins quietly investigating other medical options for Chloe in hopes of saving her vision. Mike explains to Tammy why he's so gun-shy about walking down the aisle ever again. Maria asks Mac if he can find it in his heart to forgive Felicia. Unable to trust his wife, Mac regretfully informs Maria he won't take Felicia back.

Jax begins secretly buying up ELQ stock in preparation for a hostile take-over. Meanwhile, at L&B, Edward offers to purchase all of Ned's shares in ELQ. Emily tries to keep Elizabeth's hopes from flagging as she wonders why there's still no word from the Spencers. Using the name "Pete Cross", Lucky rents a room above Jake's, then talks his landlady into giving him a job as well. Bobbie begs her lover to let her call in a favor from Sonny but Roy gently reminds her that he must turn himself in and face whatever grim future the FBI has in store for him. Hannah and Marcus celebrate the successful completion of a joint sting operation involving computer hackers. Stefan informs a jubilant Alexis that his mother is in police custody and awaiting extradition from Canada. Jax makes a business proposal to an unlikely ally. Larkin tells an astonished Roy that Ford was forced into early retirement after it was revealed that he was on Sonny's payroll. Alexis convinces Ned that the only way to save

Sonny enjoys spending an afternoon playing with Michael. Felicia returns home to find the house deserted. Lucky peers in at Elizabeth through the window at Kelly's but ducks out of sight when she turns around. Larkin informs Roy that his days of roaming free are over. Chloe admits to Jax that she's a bit uncomfortable with the idea of him attacking her family even if it's all just "business as usual" to him and Edward. Bristling when Larkin threatens to bring Hannah up on charges, Roy asks for more time to get his affairs in order but the agent immediately has him placed under arrest. Meanwhile, Bobbie keeps mum when Hannah assures her that Roy is in no danger from the FBI. Lucky catches a long overdue glimpse of his baby sister when Lesley arrives at Kelly's with Lulu in tow. An unamused Carly gives Sonny an earful after Father Coates comes to the penthouse for a session of pre-marital counseling. Laura returns to Port Charles with mixed news for her mother and Elizabeth. Mac icily in

Felicia continues to call her grandmother's ranch in Texas but Maxie repeatedly hangs up on her. Tony pulls more strings to help Rae locate the information which could lead her to her longlost daughter. Laura has an awkward encounter with Stefan when she returns to GH. Elizabeth and Nikolas arrive at the Triple L diner and question the waitress about her recent visitors. Back in Port Charles, Lucky continues to secretly monitor the comings and goings at Kelly's. Bobbie entreats Alexis for help getting Roy out of prison but the attorney regretfully explains that she's no longer in a position to do her former client any good. Ignoring Carly's protests, Sonny informs his startled father he's going to be married very soon. Monica bristles when Rae reveals how Alan has volunteered to assist her during her stay in Port Charles. Stefan orders one of his henchmen to tail Laura. Bobbie angrily blames her daughter for getting Roy sent back into stir. Felicia asks her estranged husband to accompa

Sonny assigns one of his men to locate Carly and Michael and keep close tabs on them. Larkin visits Roy at Pentonville and reminds the prisoner that he's to have no further contact with the FBI. Meanwhile, Bobbie gently tries to make Hannah understand the truth about her father's criminal past. Certain Lucky is waiting for her in Greenwich Village, Elizabeth coaxes Nikolas onto a flight to New York City. Back in Port Charles, Lulu happily welcomes her big brother home from "heaven". Embracing his sister, Lucky promises to visit again soon but reminds Lulu not to tell anyone that she's seen him. Hannah scoffs at Bobbie's tale, insisting that Roy's life as an "agent" has been completely unblemished and above reproach. With a hungry Michael in tow, Carly searches for shelter but finds very few folks sympathetic to her plight. Unaware that he's talking to DeLuca's daughter, Marcus fills a dejected Hannah in on Roy's record as a convicted felon. Out of money and out of luck, Carly takes Mic

Stefan offers Jax the chance to take revenge on Helena for her part in Chloe's misfortunes. Meanwhile, at the Quartermaine mansion, Ned warns his grandfather that Jax is on the warpath. A.J. spots Michael playing in the park and demands that Carly give him access to his son. Bobbie brings Sonny word that Larkin set Roy up and is coming after him next. At Pentonville, Larkin reminds Roy that Hannah's neck will be on the chopping block if he causes any trouble. As Johnny shoves the intruder away, Carly informs A.J. that Michael never asks about him or seems to miss him at all. Bobbie turns a deaf ear to Sonny's warning that her repeated visits to Roy could put the man she loves in even deeper hot water. Facing his troubled daughter in the visitors' room, Roy tells Hannah how he carried out a hit more than twenty years ago. Jax confides to Ned how terribly frustrated he is by his inability to find a cure for Chloe. Hannah tearfully assures her father she still loves him dearly.

Chloe pays a call on Lila and admits to her concerned cousin how difficult it's been watching Jax worry about her failing health. Emily happily reports to Juan that she's hit upon the perfect way to finance his music career. Frustrated by the futile search for Lucky, Stefan snarls at his chief of staff when Alan reprimands him for deserting GH in its hour of need. Elizabeth decides to set up shop as a street artist in Greenwich Village in hopes that Lucky will soon pass by. Rae applauds Alan for standing up to Stefan. Emily explains to Juan how she plans to trick her grandfather into signing the necessary papers to get her trust fund released years ahead of schedule. Lucy comes to the Quartermaine mansion with an emotional appeal for Lila's assistance. An intrigued Tony questions Rae about her sudden interest in Alan. Chloe is perturbed when Jax reveals that he's mounting a hostile takeover of ELQ. Prodded by Rae, Tony consults with a surgeon about the possibility of him regaining full

As Sonny and Carly indulge in some good-natured bickering, Mike stops by the penthouse with a birthday gift for his son. Elizabeth again opens for business as a street artist in Washington Square while Nikolas scours the local pawnshops and coffee houses for any sign of Lucky. Meanwhile, Lucky sneaks aboard Helena's yacht and eavesdrops as his former captor discusses him with an irate Stefan. Tony tells Bobbie he's finally having surgery to repair his hand. At Pentonville, Larkin reminds Roy that his visiting privileges will be revoked if he makes any more foolish attempts to contact Washington. Sonny thanks Mike for the present but bitterly reminds his guiltridden father how many times he failed to come through for him in the past. Emily attempts to withdraw cash from her trust fund. Bobbie gives Rae the benefit of her own experience as a mother reconnecting with a longlost adult child. Larkin slyly enlists one of Roy's fellow prisoners in a plot to eliminate a now useless informer. A

Carly decides to surprise Sonny and puts together an elaborate birthday celebration for him. However, the party brings back some painful memories for Sonny. His mood is furthered affected when he comes in contact with the Quartermaines who are quick to react. In prison, Roy worries when his fellow inmates learn that he's an FBI informant. In spite of his efforts to protect himself, Roy is attacked and hurt. Nikolas comes to the rescue when Lizzie finds herself in a sticky situation while in New York. Meanwhile, back in Port Charles, Lucky convinces Mike not to let anyone know that he is alive and well in town. As Jax puts his plan into action to whisk Chloe away on a magical trip, Chloe continues to experience disturbing dreams about the strange music box. Rae is relieved when she finds her bible and comes closer to the truth about her daughter.

Chloe awakens shaking from another nightmare about a music box. Rae decides to return to Llanview. Hannah appeals to Larkin to help her father find a way out of his incarceration. Meanwhile, at Pentonville, Roy endures a vicious beating at the hands of two fellow inmates. Fresh on the heels of his traumatic birthday memory, Sonny faces a barrage of verbal abuse from Alan and his family. Outraged, Carly leaps to Sonny's defense and quickly comes under attack herself from a snarling Monica. A prison guard finally rescues Roy, then quietly reveals that he works for Sonny. Feigning sympathy for her plight, Larkin urges Hannah to pass along any information her dad confides to her. Chloe explains to Jax how strangely threatened she feels every time the music box plays its lilting tune. Sonny forces Monica to apologize to Carly and orders the rest of the Quartermaines to show Michael's mother some respect from now on. Back at the penthouse, Sonny opens up to a sympathetic Carly about how his

Jax and Chloe arrive in St. Petersburg. As they once again set up shop in Greenwich Village, Nikolas encourages Elizabeth to have faith that Lucky will soon emerge from the throngs of faces which have been milling by for days. Stefan tells Alexis he's arranged for them to meet with the doctor who examined Lucky. Sonny rushes Carly to the hospital after she suddenly begins suffering from abdominal cramps. Tony feels buoyant and confident following the surgery to repair his hand. After hearing their tale of woe, a sympathetic police officer allows Elizabeth and Nikolas to remain at their post in the square without the necessary sales permit. Though Dr. Meadows assures her the baby is fine, Carly tearfully tells Sonny she fears she's being punished for trying to abort the child early on in her pregnancy. Alan and Monica kiss and make up. Dr. Gladstone explains to Alexis and Stefan how to recognize the signs of possible mind control when they do manage to locate Lucky. Meanwhile, Lucky ret

Jax presents Chloe with a dazzling new gown, then surprises her with her childhood dream come true. Alexis nags Ned to rehearse and reminds him he has just three more weeks to turn himself back into Eddie Maine. Though Emily complains about being grounded, Juan assures her that as long as he can keep sneaking in through her bedroom window they can still enjoy each other's company. A.J. becomes a regular at Jake's, knocking back shots of vodka with a vengeance. Dara prods Mac to reconcile with his estranged wife. Wandering through Greenwich Village, Lucky finds a sketch of a familiar looking place and realizes Elizabeth must be nearby. As they dance in their private ballroom, Chloe realizes that the orchestra is playing the same tune she's been hearing in her dreams. While Juan listens from his hiding place, A.J. appeals to his sister to help him find a way to see Michael. Marcus and Hannah share a kiss. Stefan tells Alexis the doctor they spoke to has suddenly vanished. Later, Ned begs

Emily and Juan sneak up to Jason's old penthouse to spend some quality time together away from her family's prying eyes. Sonny forces a pouting Carly to eat healthier for the sake of their unborn child. Devastated when her daughters refuse to see her, Felicia returns to the ranch for a chat with Maria. Hannah visits her father at Pentonville and urges him to allow Bobbie to come see him again. Meanwhile, Larkin is irked to discover that the inmate he hired has failed in his quest to eliminate DiLucca. Edward hits the roof when he learns how A.J. sold his shares of ELQ to Jax. Felicia explains to her angry grandmother why she felt it was necessary to leave her family and go help Luke. Lila entreats her husband to repair the rifts in the clan before their whole family breaks apart. Emily nervously tells Juan she's ready to make love for the first time. Carly and Sonny walk in on the young couple, however, before they can finish disrobing. After Sonny pulls an embarrassed Juan aside for a

Jax brings Chloe to a museum full of antique music boxes in hopes of spurring her memory about the dream. Nikolas and a dejected Elizabeth return to Port Charles after deciding that their sojourn in Greenwich Village was futile. Meanwhile, Helena takes Lucky to task for making an unscheduled and unauthorized side trip to New York City. Bobbie hurries to Pentonville but is distressed to learn that Roy is no longer in residence. Standing alone on the docks, Elizabeth falls into a reverie about the first kiss she and Lucky ever shared. The curator of the St. Petersburg museum shows Chloe a music box which closely resembles the one she's been seeing in her dreams. Outraged to hear about the attack on Roy, Bobbie accuses Larkin of setting him up. Growing mutual respect and close proximity at the penthouse begin to have a warming effect on Sonny and Carly. The van carrying Roy away from Pentonville suddenly veers off the road and crashes. A hysterical Bobbie lashes out at Sonny, then is star

Jax comforts Chloe after hearing her moaning in her sleep. Nikolas angrily confronts Helena and demands that she reveal what she's done with his brother. Meanwhile, Lucky races away from Elizabeth as she approaches him on the docks. Following the crash, Roy slips out of the prison van and discovers Johnny waiting for him with a getaway car. Carly and Sonny share a lingering kiss which quickly turns passionate. Though Helena claims she "rescued" Lucky from Faison, Nikolas presses her to explain why she kept his brother away from everyone who loved him. Chloe relates her latest dream to Jax, who suggests that she's been hearing the "Sleeping Beauty" waltz because she fears that just like the princess in the story her whole world is about to go dark. Gently overcoming Carly's jitters, Sonny takes her up to his bedroom and they make love. Johnny brings Roy to a safe house as Larkin begins to search for his escaped prisoner. Cuddling with her lover, Carly admits to Sonny that she never imag

At the gatehouse, Scott tells his delighted stepmother how he and Becca found evidence that his dad has been holed up at the cabin. Certain her beloved husband will soon be home, Marian hurries to make herself presentable. Meanwhile, Esther works hard to convince Stuart that they are indeed a happily married couple. Though Leo begs his mother to help him, Vanessa decides to clam up about her own part in Paolo's untimely demise and nervously insists that the coke fiend obviously overdosed himself into oblivion. Hoping to jog his memory, Stuart presses a jittery Esther for details about their life together. Liza reluctantly breaks some tragic news to Scott, who rushes out of the gatehouse in his grief and confusion. Later, Liza faces Marian, who refuses to believe the terrible story until her daughter hands her Stuart's wedding ring. After Esther shows him the painting he gave her, Stuart decides to try his hand at sketching but is unable to produce anything more than a childish scrawl.

Chloe returns to Port Charles alone as her lover flies off to New York on business. Meanwhile, Edward is outraged to learn that Tracy has sold Jax her stock in ELQ. A.J. offers to bankroll Mike's gambling addiction in exchange for a visit with Michael. When Mike flatly refuses to play along, A.J. begins harassing Tammy and starts breaking stemware at the diner. Felicia decides to head home following a frustrating and futile trip to Texas. When her husband again insists that they're through, Felicia tells Mac she's tired of being cast as the villain when he was the one who stole her children from her. Chloe is forced to admit to Edward that she knew about Jax's attack on his company yet said nothing. Later, Edward asks Chloe to intercede on the family's behalf. Hannah intervenes to save A.J. from a run-in with the police. Chloe pleads with Jax to abandon his vendetta and leave the Quartermaines in peace.

Felicia tearfully confides to Bobbie how much of a mess her life has become. Dara explains to an astonished Mac that Hannah is Roy's daughter. Afterwards, the commissioner angrily rejects Larkin's request that the PCPD stay out of the investigation into DiLucca's escape. Carly tells Sonny she will marry him after all, but only on the condition that theirs will be a true partnership based on mutual trust and compromise. Though Bobbie suggests that there might already be too much water under the bridge to keep a marriage afloat, Felicia insists she and her girls still need Mac in their lives. Alexis admits to Chloe she's having second thoughts about Ned transforming himself back into "Eddie Maine". Emily offers Sonny an apology, then asks him to bankroll her boyfriend's fledgling singing career without letting Juan know where the money came from. Carly takes Michael over to the mansion to see Lila but is forced to cut the visit short when a drunken A.J. shows up again. Ned unexpectedly t

Tony tells Chloe the latest CATscan reveals that the second medication hasn't had any beneficial effect at all. Hannah quietly warns Bobbie that she's being tailed. Irked to find Larkin harassing Sonny at the coffee warehouse, Carly mouths off at the federal agent before her fiance can stop her. After Johnny escorts Carly and Michael away, Larkin warns Sonny he's looking at fifteen years behind bars unless he hands Roy over. Hannah gives Bobbie a message for her father, then helps her evade the FBI man who's been shadowing her. Tony suggests to Chloe that radiation therapy is probably her best option but advises her to take some time to mull things over. Lulu confides to Elizabeth how her big brother has been visiting her from heaven. Anxious to establish contact with Lucky, Elizabeth gives Lulu the subway token and asks the child to pass it along. Jax rides to the rescue after Chloe has an unsettling encounter with Helena right on the heels of the bad news from Tony. Sonny baits a hoo

Elizabeth tells Nikolas she's sure Lucky has been visiting Lesley Lu on the sly. Meanwhile, Lulu gives her brother an important message along with the special subway token. Chloe has another nightmare featuring an ominous warning from a smirking Helena. Roy and Bobbie enjoy some stolen moments making love at the safe house. Carly gently explains to Sonny why she can't wear his ring. Luke suggests to Laura that their son might return to Port Charles to complete whatever mission he may be on. Jax encourages Chloe to stay angry and keep fighting for her future. Sonny assures Carly that their marriage will be a commitment based on trust and respect, even if love can't be part of the bargain. Spotting Lucky on the docks once again, Elizabeth rushes up and declares her love. An incensed Luke confronts Sonny about Roy's incarceration, then is taken aback to find Carly in residence at the penthouse.

As Luke spits insults at Carly, Sonny warns his visitor to show some respect to the woman who's carrying his child. Emily hesitantly shows Juan the poem she wrote about him. Pulling back from Elizabeth's touch, Lucky makes polite but distant responses to her questions. Juan vows to carry Emily's poem next to his heart as a symbol of their undying love. Mac continues to coldly reject Felicia's desperate attempts to mend their shattered marriage. Luke angrily accuses Sonny of selling Roy out. Leaping to her fiance's defense, Carly informs her astonished uncle that Roy is a snitch for the FBI. After Gladstone turns up dead, Mac interrogates Stefan about his connection to the late doctor. Lucky tells Elizabeth he ran from her the first time because he didn't know what to say. When Elizabeth tenderly declares her love, Lucky abruptly yanks away again and disappears. Felicia heads to the blues club to seek consolation from Luke. Mike confides to Tammy how he bumped into Lucky. Luke and Felic

Alexis asked Luke to stay out of the Roy situation and let Sonny handle it, but Luke would not leave it alone. Finally Alexis said, Luke, you need to talk to Bobbie if you want more information.AJ apologized to Lila for ruining her visit with Michael.Jax arrived at Windemere. Jax informed Stefan that he was quite ready to throw in with Stefan's plan to do damage to Helena. Jax was basically fed up with Helena approaching Chloe and wanted to neutralize Helena for good.Laura met with Stefan and was thrilled to see the pictures of Lucky in Port Charles. Lucky surprised Emily in her room.Later,Laura runs into Luke's office to show him the pictures from Stefan only to find Felicia waiting for Luke.

Grousing to Alan and Monica about the deal their son made with Jax, Edward threatens to cut A.J. out of his will to punish the young man for his betrayal. Emily happily confides to Elizabeth how much she enjoyed a surprise visit from Lucky. Encountering Roy in his office at the blues club, Luke snarls at his old friend for turning informer. Chloe heads into her first radiation treatment with some trepidation after Tony explains what side effects she may experience. Elizabeth is confused and hurt when Emily reports that Lucky seemed just like his old self with her. Luke icily advises Roy to leave Port Charles and never look back. Emily asks Elizabeth to keep mum about Sonny's "contribution" to Juan's fledgling music career. Dara again warns Marcus that Hannah cannot be trusted. Meanwhile, Hannah confidently assures A.J. that Sonny would never stoop to marrying a slut like Carly even if she is carrying his child. Tony learns that he may have a chance to become head of neurosurgery again.

Elizabeth admits to Nikolas how hurt she was by her last encounter with Lucky, especially in light of his subsequent visit to Emily. Larkin reminds Hannah that her father's life won't be worth spit unless he turns himself in. Meanwhile, Sonny takes Roy to task for slipping out of the safe house the day before. Luke tries to cajole his sister into persuading the man she loves to cut his ties to Sonny before she and Roy both get caught in the crossfire. Promising to be on his best behavior, A.J. extends a dinner invitation to Hannah. Nikolas wonders if his brother has written him off completely because of his ties to the dreaded Cassadine clan. Carly reports to Sonny how her mother reacted less than enthusiastically to the news of their upcoming nuptials. Mike finally tells Luke about his chance encounter with Lucky. Elizabeth is pleasantly surprised when Lucky drops by her studio to reminisce. Following a sonogram, Carly and Sonny learn that they're expecting a boy. Luke corners his ski

After an excited Laura shows her the surveillance photos, Elizabeth hesitantly reveals how she's known for several days that Lucky is back in Port Charles. Meanwhile, on the docks, Luke asks his sullen son for an explanation. During a confrontation at the Grill, Carly throws her imminent marriage in Hannah's face while an enraged A.J. threatens to have her bodily removed from the restaurant. Hearing a gunshot close by, Bobbie races to the pier and demands some answers from Sonny. After Johnny drags a screeching Bobbie away, Larkin's men search the bay but find no sign of Roy's body. Mike intercedes on behalf of his pregnant future daughter-in-law when Hannah and A.J. begin to gang up on Carly. Lucky bitterly informs Luke and Laura he doesn't trust them and wants nothing to do with either one of them. As she is happily reunited with Roy in the safe house, Bobbie congratulates Sonny on his acting performance during the "hit". Irked by Mike's unsolicited advice, Carly warns him to watch h

Though Hannah worries that her friend is jeopardizing his career, Marcus refuses to let her father's unfortunate predicament come between them. Stefan makes it clear to an irked Tony that he won't be receiving his vote for chief neurosurgeon when the matter of filling a vacancy comes up before the hospital board. In Texas, Felicia informs Mariah that she's taking her girls back home without any further delay. Sonny reports to a relieved Roy that Larkin bought their performance hook, line and sinker. Later, Larkin calls and threatens to frame Carly for drug possession unless Sonny coughs up a cool million in hush money. As they finalize their plans to take the crooked FBI agent down, Roy asks Sonny to get a message to his daughter first. Jax feels hurt and left out when Chloe asks Alexis to drive her to the hospital for her next radiation treatment. An angry Maxie threatens to run away if her mother forces her to return to Port Charles. Sonny explains to Bobbie why he and Carly have agr

Jax triumphantly informs Edward that he's already captured more than one-third of ELQ's stock and will soon become CEO. Felicia, Mariah and the girls return to Port Charles together. Luke tells Alexis he's determined to get to the truth about Helena's part in his son's emotional regression. Meanwhile, Lucky approaches his delighted kid sister in the park as a hopeful Laura looks on. Alan promises Tony he'll back his play to regain his post as chief neurosurgeon. Though his mother attempts to walk him down memory lane, Lucky flatly declares that he has no interest in reminiscing and only wants to spend time with Lulu. Stefan presses Chloe for any scrap of memory which could help put Helena away for good. Mac coldly warns Felicia he won't allow her to use his deep affection for Maxie and Georgie to lure him back into her life. Tired of hurting Elizabeth, Lucky tells Helena he's decided to leave Port Charles for good.

Lucky tells Stefan he was never Helena's prisoner. Chloe lends Felicia a sympathetic ear after finding her sobbing alone in the park. Carly presses her mother for details about the scheme Roy has cooked up with Sonny but Bobbie elects to keep mum. Meanwhile, Roy convinces a reluctant Sonny to wear a wire during his next meeting with Larkin. Chloe urges Felicia to believe that her daughters just need a little extra reassurance before they'll come around. Ned's rehearsal gets off to a rocky start as his old insecurities begin to get the best of him. On the docks, Larkin informs Sonny he'll require continuous million dollar payments to ensure his silence. Tony and Bobbie meet at B.J.'s grave on the anniversary of their daughter's death. Carly finally agrees to wear Sonny's ring. Bobbie cajoles Roy into taking her along as they trail Larkin to the Grand Keys.

Sonny and Carly enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing in the park with Michael, but their domestic bliss is marred when a drunken and belligerent A.J. happens along. While Carly hastens to distract her son, Sonny quietly warns A.J. not to come near his fiancee or Michael again. In their hotel room on the island, Bobbie sadly explains to Roy why their dreams about having children together will never come true. Felicia makes another attempt to convince her disgruntled daughters that she's totally sincere about staying home with them from now on. Maxie and Georgie react with anger and trepidation after Luke accidentally wanders into their family outing. Lila asks Carly to reconsider and allow A.J. to spend time with his son. Meanwhile, in another part of the mansion, Edward tries to pressure Sonny into voting against Jax at the next ELQ board meeting. Elizabeth and Lucky share a tender moment at the boxcar. Carly encounters A.J. on the stairs and engages her ex in another shouting match. Yan

Luke asks Felicia to decide once and for all whether she wants to stay married to Mac. Pulling back from Elizabeth's kiss, Lucky reminds her that they can't relive the past. As Edward hurries to call an ambulance, Sonny anxiously leans over Carly while A.J. gapes in shock at the destruction he's caused. Mac explains to Laura that although he still loves Felicia he's through dealing with her duplicity. Meanwhile, Felicia regretfully tells Luke that she has to do what's best for her children even if it means putting an end to a beautiful friendship. Elizabeth appeals to Lucky to believe in the dreams they shared, but he refuses to engage in a stroll down memory lane. An enraged Edward lashes out at A.J., who insists Carly provoked him into quarreling with her. In the ER, Tony works to stabilize Carly and her unborn child while a fretful Sonny hovers nearby. Later, sitting by Carly's bed in the ICU, Sonny urges his unconscious fiancee to fight hard for herself and for the baby.

Elizabeth confides to Emily how clear it was to her that Lucky doesn't want her anymore. Meanwhile, Nikolas finally comes face to face with his brother and is thrilled when Lucky greets him with a warm embrace. Hannah jumps into the passenger seat of A.J.'s car and refuses to budge. At GH, Tony explains to a distraught Sonny why Carly will bleed to death unless they remove the fetus immediately. After the doctor informs him that his unborn child has no chance of surviving outside the womb, Sonny faces a terrible choice as he sits vigil beside Carly's bed. Alone in her studio, Elizabeth accidentally slices open her hand. Edward calls the police to report that his grandson is out driving drunk somewhere on the streets of Port Charles. Jax hurries Chloe to the hospital after she suffers another blinding headache. After bidding a tearful farewell to the child he's already grown to love, Sonny gives the doctors permission to operate. Later, Elizabeth spots Sonny in the waiting room and trie

Bobbie dons her sexiest duds as Roy monitors Larkin's movements on the island. At University Hall, Ned completes his sound check while the promoter prepares to open the doors to a mob of excited "Eddie Maine" fans. Backstage, Nikolas encourages Elizabeth to enjoy the rock concert and forget about the situation with Lucky for one night. Lila comes to the hospital to express her deepest condolences to Sonny, who sadly wonders how he's going to tell Carly that they've lost their baby. Meanwhile, Edward warns A.J. his life won't be worth a plugged nickel if he ever dares cross Sonny's path again. Choking back tears, Sonny tells Lila he believes his child is in heaven now. Emily gives Lucky her backstage pass and urges him to come to the concert. While Bobbie distracts the bank manager, Roy slips into the office and prints out a copy of Larkin's records. Thanks to Edward's machinations, Ned gets locked into the basement of the arena just as show time arrives. When Carly finally awakens, Son

Juan launches into his first song in front of a surprised but appreciative audience. Meanwhile, in the basement, Alexis wields an axe to break down the locked door and rescue Ned. Tony regretfully informs Chloe that the latest CATscan results are not what they had hoped for. On the island, Larkin gets the drop on Roy and Bobbie, who flee for their lives as the crooked FBI agent fires off several shots. Trapped by a second locked door, Alexis resorts to crawling through an air duct to reach freedom. Luke and Laura debate how to reach out to their angry and estranged son. Following their quarrel, Laura retreats to Jake's to drown her sorrows and begins flirting with an attractive stranger. As Juan wows the crowd, Lucky arrives backstage and has an awkward encounter with Elizabeth. Later, "Eddie Maine" finally takes the stage and enjoys a successful comeback. Jake phones Luke to tip him off that his ex may be heading for trouble, but Mac arrives first to lend a hand with a weepy Laura.

While Roy contemplates the best way to earn some fast cash, Bobbie volunteers to hock the bracelet Jerry gave her. Emily helps Elizabeth plan a dinner which she hopes will recreate some magic for her and Lucky. Alan urges A.J. to fly to Arizona and check into a rehab center. Edward comes to the hospital bearing a bouquet from Lila's garden along with his condolences for Carly's loss. Meanwhile, Sonny returns to the penthouse and gently explains to Michael why he won't be getting the new baby brother he was promised. Felicia bumps into Lucky on the docks and encourages him to give his parents a second chance. When Luke happens along, Lucky accuses his father of enlisting Felicia to shill for him. Later, Laura walks by just as Luke reaches out to caress Felicia's cheek. Sonny breaks his bad news to his father. A grieving Carly wonders why she hasn't heard anything from Bobbie. Chloe scolds Jax for trying to take advantage of Sonny's tragedy to ruthlessly advance his own business dealings

Thanks to Bobbie, Roy's luck at cards changes and they win enough money at the gaming tables to get them back to Port Charles. An upset Sonny advises A.J. that the only reason he's alive is because of Michael. Later, Luke and Sonny commiserate over losing their sons. Carly's upset to discover that the nursery she decorated has been cleared of its furniture and demands that it be restored. She later accuses Sonny of trying to live as if their child never existed. During the dinner with Nicholas, Lizzie and Emily, Lucky can't take it and rushes off. Liz catches up with him but when Laura interrupts, Lucky guesses that the evening was a set up. Lucky later runs into his father but finds his ties with Luke are but a memory. While Lizzie boasts to Emily that she's not giving up on the man she loves, Lucky asks Nicholas keep Lizzie away from her. After Jax and Helena have a confrontation, Chloe is taken aback when she dreams about the meeting she never witnessed.

Jax opens the door of his penthouse to Tony. Tony tells Jax the news is good. He is now convinced that if they get Chloe that wonder drug in conjunction with her radiation therapy that she could beat the illness. The only problem is the clinical trial is closed.Outside of Kelly's, Chloe comes across Emily.Emily says she thinks that Lila might feel responsible for Carly losing her baby.Ed is on the phone trying leave a voice message for Sonny regarding the upcoming ELQ board meeting. He is telling Sonny that he doesn't expect him to be there and he hopes that Sonny will vote with the Q's and to please call him immediately. Alan walks in and tells Ed he must be desperate to think that Sonny will vote with him. Monica and Lila come in and don't sound to positive either. Monica and Alan continue to tell Ed he will get his.Hannah is in the park preparing for her run when AJ comes along. She wants to know how he is doing. He replies alive and starts to fill her in on his conversation with So

Roy hires a small plane to get him and Bobbie off the island under cover of darkness. Maxie accuses Felicia of trying to bribe her way back into her daughters' affections. At the penthouse, Dara and Marcus question Carly about the fall which ended her unborn baby's life. Taking her cue from Sonny, Carly claims she simply lost her balance on the staircase and refuses to press charges against A.J. Chloe lends Felicia the benefit of her own painful experience as a child of divorce to help her unhappy friend understand how Maxie feels. Marcus reminds Hannah why Sonny will never let his son's death go unavenged. Kneeling at Lily's grave, Sonny asks his late wife to look after the small soul which just joined her in heaven. Emily offers Carly her condolences. Bobbie and Roy are alarmed to discover that a gun- toting Larkin has stowed away aboard their plane. Desperate to get away, Roy forces a terrified Bobbie to jump with him using one parachute. Sonny intervenes when Mike angrily accuses a

Tammy cautions Luke not to do any damage to Kelly's kitchen while she's away in Albany. Helena orders Andreas to bring Lucky to her at once. Laura materializes first, however, and demands that Helena reveal what she did to Lucky to turn him into a morose stranger. Juan is excited to receive his first shipment of fan mail at L&B. Lucky storms out of Kelly's after finding his father in charge. Jax tells a wary Edward he's giving up the fight for control of ELQ. Lois calls L&B to congratulate her ex on "Eddie Maine's" triumphant return to the stage. Mac is perturbed to learn from Mariah that Maxie punched a classmate at school after the boy teased her about failing another math test. Felicia walks into the diner just as Luke's first customer takes a header into his luncheon plate. Edward and Jax reach an understanding based on their mutual affection for Chloe. Helena and Lucky discuss the future during another chess match on the yacht. After the paramedics diagnose the unconscious custome

As Carly mopes around the penthouse, Sonny gently reminds her that Michael needs his mother now more than ever. Luke and Felicia are quarantined together at Kelly's while the health officer runs blood tests to determine if they've been exposed to dengue fever. Helena offers to take Lucky shopping to purchase for him a small token of her affection. As Roy and his traveling companion finally return to Port Charles, Sonny asks Bobbie to check in with her daughter ASAP. Mac looks to Kevin for help dealing with his marital difficulties. Stefan rummages through his mother's yacht in search of proof that Helena has brainwashed Lucky. Roy reports to his delighted daughter that he has hard evidence which can get Larkin off their backs permanently. A grieving Carly breaks her tragic news to Bobbie. Meanwhile, Roy attempts to console Sonny when he wonders aloud if he did the right thing by letting the doctors take his baby. Larkin grabs Hannah as she jogs along the waterfront. Lucky tells Elizabe

Though Chloe frets about the consequences of tangling with Helena, Jax remains determined to gain access to the drug his lover needs even if it means confronting the lethal matriarch of the Cassadine clan. Insisting that she has no interest in anything other than friendship with Nikolas, Elizabeth reminds Lucky that she's still head over heels in love with him. An apologetic Sonny explains to Carly how he ordered the cradle weeks ago and neglected to cancel delivery. Felicia is outraged when Mac threatens to take her daughters away from their neglectful mother. Stefan congratulates his mother on the success of her fiendish plan to brainwash Lucky and thereby inflict never-ending pain on both Luke and Laura. Lucky continues to press a baffled Elizabeth to consider a romance with his brother. Carly asks Sonny if he holds her responsible for the loss of their child, then is stunned to realize that he's actually been blaming himself. Later, Carly watches silently as Sonny destroys the crad

Jax suggests to Stefan that they team up to achieve a common goal. Aboard the yacht, Helena hints to her boy toy that Stefan will cease to be a problem after Friday. Marcus begins to wonder why he hasn't heard from Hannah. Larkin warns Sonny that Roy will never see his daughter again unless they cough up two million dollars in cash. Edward gloats to Alan about besting Jax and regaining complete control of ELQ. Stefan explains to a dejected Jax why he won't partner with him in the fight against Helena. Alan insists that his father return A.J.'s shares of the family business but Edward refuses to comply. Sonny tries to calm Roy down as he worries about his abducted daughter. Meanwhile, Hannah comes on to Larkin in an attempt to make the agent let down his guard. Bobbie's blunder leads Marcus straight to the safe house---and Roy. Stefan forces Andreas at knife-point to reveal the details of Helena's murderous plan.

Mike apologizes for stepping out of line earlier but tells Sonny he can't just stand idly by and watch his grieving son suffer. As she sorts through Juan's fan mail at L&B, Emily is irked to find another provocative photo from her boyfriend's most ardent female admirer. Jax asks Alexis for help overcoming a stumbling block named Helena. Emily confides to Elizabeth her growing fear that Juan will dump her for someone more exciting once he becomes a big success. Though both Chloe and Jax firmly veto the idea, Alexis insists on confronting Helena herself. Mike entreats his son not to punish himself for the loss of his unborn child. Susie suddenly shows up in person at the studio and fawns all over a grinning Juan. Afterwards, Juan has to work hard to convince Emily that she has nothing to worry about when it comes to flattery from his overheated fans. Elizabeth hesitantly explains to Nikolas how his brother envisions them as a couple. Mac files for divorce from Felicia--and for custody of

After reading Chloe's journal, Jax is troubled to learn how he's figured in her dreams. Stunned by Mac's decision, Felicia vows that her estranged husband will never get custody of her daughters. As Elizabeth and Nikolas look on, Lucky is collared by a cop and taken to the police station for questioning. Larkin forces Hannah to call her father again with instructions for making the drop. At the brownstone, Roy explains to a dismayed Luke why he and Bobbie have put their faith in Sonny. Chloe assures Jax she doesn't fear him despite his appearance in her nightmare. Mac bitterly reminds Felicia how he's been the girls' only reliable parent for months on end. Though Laura urges her son not to protect the Cassadines, Lucky stubbornly swears that the person solely responsible for his kidnapping was the late, unlamented Cesar Faison.

Laura tells Stefan she truly did love him once but no longer trusts him. Delighted to stumble over the legal papers her mother received, Maxie tells a weeping Felicia that she and Georgie both want to live with Mac from now on. Though Luke urges his son to reconsider, Lucky signs a sworn statement clearing Helena of all charges and the police commissioner declares the case closed. After Luke storms out, Mac reminds Lucky he can retract his statement any time he chooses to do so. Andreas summons Stefan to the yacht. After Felicia sobs out her sad story, Luke takes her to a hotel room to calm down. Helena slips the knock-out drops into Stefan's glass of wine, then invites her son to join her in a toast to their long overdue reconciliation. Luke and Felicia give in to temptation and make love. Helena lifts her glass in triumph as her son suddenly crumples to the floor.

Felicia and Luke share some pillow talk after a night of making love. Chloe awakens with a start from a dream about seeing Stefan fall victim to an apparent poisoning. Meanwhile, aboard the yacht, a triumphant Helena stands over her son's inert form and declares to Stefan that paralyzing him is payback for the way he tortured her last year. Marcus insists on accompanying Sonny and Roy as they continue to follow the trail left by Larkin and his hostage. Chloe frets to learn that Stefan has mysteriously vanished. After gleefully reminding her son that she never loved him, Helena instructs Andreas to throw Stefan overboard. Larkin brings a struggling Hannah to the top of a tall building on Fourth Street and tosses her over the edge. While Roy and Marcus battle their way past Larkin and his goon, Sonny finds Hannah clinging to the edge of the roof and manages to pull her to safety. A worried Alexis reports to Mac that her brother is missing.

A frazzled Carly explains to Sonny why it's so critical that they remove the last vestiges of the wallpaper from the room which would have been their baby's nursery. Chloe has another disturbing dream in which a dying Stefan begs her for help. At the blues club, Mac instructs his officers to hunt for evidence which will tie Luke to Stefan's disappearance. Meanwhile, Luke and Felicia happily indulge in another round of lovemaking. Marcus suggests to his angry boss that he's misusing his authority as police commissioner to take revenge on the man who wronged him. Chloe describes her newest nightmare to Ned, who assures her that Stefan is probably already back at Windemere, safe and sound. Standing in the empty nursery, Carly and Sonny sadly agree that nothing they've done has managed to diminish their grief. Felicia thanks Luke for reminding her that she is strong enough to fight for her kids. Mac asks Kevin if he thinks filing for custody of Maxie and Georgie was the right thing to do.

Chloe admits to Tony how her dreams have become so vivid that they seem to border on psychic phenomena. Luke realizes that he's become the prime suspect in Stefan's disappearance. Bobbie tells her daughter how Sonny and Roy captured Larkin. Afterwards, Carly kicks herself for getting so absorbed in her own problems that she didn't even know Sonny was in danger. Felicia explains to Mac her plan to take the girls off to a dude ranch in Colorado for the summer. Roy and Sonny meet with Agent Ford and his supervisor and present the feds with the evidence they've collected. Ned convinces Chloe to disclose her suspicions to the police commissioner. Luke reminds Felicia why he can't give the PCPD an alibi for his whereabouts at the time Stefan vanished. Later, Mac places Luke under arrest for murder.

Edward puts his foot down when A.J. decides to attend the Nurses' Ball. A dejected Elizabeth explains to Emily how Lucky has been pushing her and Nikolas together. Meanwhile, Lucky moves into a room above Jake's. At the precinct house, Luke continues to insist that he has no idea how the vial of poison got into his safe but Mac presses his prisoner to reveal where he was on the night Stefan disappeared. Bobbie eagerly looks forward to spending a romantic week in Hawaii with Roy but an urgent call from her brother puts the vacation plans on hold once again. Overruling her husband, Lila declares that A.J. will be welcome at her table during the Ball. Emily urges Lucky to stop distancing himself from the girl who loves him so much. Mac breaks some bad news to a rattled Nikolas. Roy takes a risk in an effort to spring his old friend from the pokey.

Elizabeth reminds Lucky that he's all she will ever want or need. After spirting Luke out of the police station, Roy brings his friend back to the safe house and encourages him to accept some help from Sonny. Meanwhile, Carly bristles when Marcus insists on escorting Sonny down to the precinct house to answer questions about a jail break. Rejecting the idea of turning to a former friend for assistance, Luke asks Roy to provide him with enough phony credentials to secure safe passage to Switzerland. Encountering his ex-wife on the docks, A.J. attempts to apologize but Carly lashes out and another bitter quarrel ensues. Mac asks Felicia to let him know if Luke tries to contact her. Surprised to hear about Luke's arrest and subsequent escape, Sonny assures the police commissioner he has no information to divulge. Nikolas tells his astonished brother that Luke has become the chief suspect in Stefan's apparent murder. Mac reminds Laura that Luke taking it on the lam is a sure sign of his gu

Stefan is tickled pink to learn that Luke has become the prime suspect in his "murder" and is now on the run from the police. On Spoon Island, Chloe explains to Alexis how her dream may tie in with Stefan's disappearance. Laura entreats Roy to take her to Luke before he vanishes from Port Charles. Nikolas angrily intervenes after spotting his grandmother on the docks with Lucky. Promising he'll stay sober, A.J. asks Hannah to be his date for the Nurses' Ball but she explains that she may already have an escort for the evening. Meanwhile, keeping her own agenda secret, Carly coaxes Sonny to take her to the gala event and is disappointed when he suggests that it's too soon after the loss of their child. Nikolas orders Helena to keep her distance from his brother. Roy is forced to referee a shouting match between Felicia and Laura. Carly finally wheedles Sonny into agreeing to attend the Nurses' Ball. Laura assures a grieving Nikolas that Stefan knew how much his nephew loved him.

Bobbie rents Roy a tux, then cajoles her reluctant boyfriend into escorting her to the Nurses' Ball. Amy grits her teeth as she reports for her annual harrowing duty as Lucy's dresser. Juan comes down with a bad case of stage fright just hours before the Nurses' Ball. Nikolas assures Elizabeth he wants to represent his family at the gala despite his grief at the prospect of never seeing Stefan again. Meanwhile, Sonny explains to a surprised Mike why he consented to take Carly to the ball. Bobbie's slip of the lip sets Roy wondering about last year's big event. Emily works to reassure Juan, who fears he'll flop in front of all his friends. Laura steadfastly rejects Lucky's theory that his father took it on the lam because he murdered Stefan. Nikolas tells Elizabeth he hopes he won't lose his brother if it turns out that Luke indeed is guilty. Mike apologizes to Carly for inadvertently adding to her pain. Robin returns to Port Charles just in time for the start of the Nurses' Ball. Carly

As the Nurses' Ball continues, Nikolas thanks everyone at the fundraiser on behalf of his "late" uncle. Backstage, an excited Lucy confides to Kevin how Scott phoned from South America to say he was on his way home. Marcus and Hannah find themselves inexplicably seated at the Quartermaines' table. Meanwhile, Sonny escorts Carly to Roy and Bobbie's table down front. Watching A.J. laughing with Hannah, Carly clutches her gun-laden purse and waits for the right moment in which to make her move. Robin is unpleasantly surprised to discover that Carly and Sonny now seem to be a couple. Lucky puts in an appearance at the ball just in time to see Elizabeth perform a musical number with Juan and Emily. Later, "Eddie Maine" takes the stage. Presented with a special award after Sonny makes a large donation in her name, Carly chokes back tears as she reminds the audience how defenseless babies and children really are. A wary Nikolas and Elizabeth watch Lucky fawning over Helena. Carly trails A.J.

As a sneering A.J. goads his ex-wife, Sonny emerges from the ballroom and gently urges Carly to put the gun down. Elizabeth commends Nikolas for his courageous remarks during the Nurses' Ball. Alison trails Juan back to L&B and fawns all over the studio's newest star. Felicia confides to Chloe how she can't seem to resist Luke's charms no matter how hard she tries. Reminding Carly how much Michael needs his mother, Sonny finally convinces her to surrender the gun. Afterwards, Sonny warns a shaken A.J. to forget everything that just transpired. Mac icily rejects Chloe's unsolicited advice when she asks him to reconsider the divorce. Caught off guard by Alison's come-on, Juan reminds her that he already has a steady girlfriend. At the studio, Elizabeth mistakes Lucky for an intruder and wallops him on the head. A.J. wastes no time bragging to Hannah about how he narrowly escaped death. Emily is touched to learn that Juan put her poem to music. Concerned about Carly's fragile state of min

After whisking Carly and Michael out of the country and off to the island, Sonny calls Alexis to find out if there's been any fallout from the incident which followed the Nurses' Ball. Roy and Laura brainstorm in an effort to figure out who framed Luke. Lucky finally hooks up with his aunt and assures Bobbie he still wants to be close to her and Lucas despite his antipathy for his parents. Repeating his assertion that too much has changed during the last year, Lucky asks Bobbie to help Elizabeth understand that she should be with Nikolas from now on. A frustrated Chloe reports to Ned that there's been no change in her medical condition. Laura receives a "posthumous" letter from Stefan in which he claims that Luke was out for his blood all along. Carly vents her frustration on Sonny, who endures her insults patiently until she slaps him hard across the face. Helena speculates that Stefan may have somehow faked his own death and framed Luke for murder.

Chloe has another dream about Stefan. Helena suggests to an incensed Laura that Stefan's infatuation with her was just a poor substitute for the love his mother never gave him. From his hiding place, Stefan plots to throw Helena off his trail. Roy is perturbed to spot his daughter playing a friendly game of pool with A.J. Instantly regretting her actions, Carly apologizes to Sonny for striking him. Promising her there's no harm done, Sonny urges Carly not to let her hatred for A.J. ruin the rest of her life. Meanwhile, Roy warns Hannah that rooting for an underdog like A.J. could put her in jeopardy. Helena gleefully rubs Laura's face in the fact that she's lost both Luke and Stefan and is now utterly alone in the world. Sonny reassures a tearful Carly that she isn't losing her mind nor is she retreating to that dark place in which he sometimes finds himself imprisoned.

Marcus warns A.J. that he'll pay dearly if anything unfortunate happens to Hannah. As Emily's jealousy about Juan's female fans begins to spiral out of control, Elizabeth reminds her friend that L&B's rising star has never given her any reason to mistrust him. Stefan tells his associate his plan to lay down another false trail. Meanwhile, Chloe has an unsettling encounter with Helena on Spoon Island. Mac prevents Laura from throwing herself at a stranger out of a desperate need for affection, then gently turns down the come-on she directs his way. An embarrassed Bobbie introduces her son to Roy after Lucas and Tony walk in on a playful moment at the brownstone. Afterwards, Tony privately advises his ex to exercise a bit more discretion with her lover. Certain her boyfriend is impatient to get physical, Emily confides to Elizabeth her fear that she'll lose Juan if she doesn't sleep with him soon. Mac and Laura agree that they both deserve better than the spouses they had. Andreas is rel

Emily's plan to accompany Juan to Allison's bash hits a snag when Edward insists on having the entire family in attendance for a night with his old college roommate. Though Tammy urges him to stop wasting his money at the track, Mike cheerfully assures her that his luck is bound to change. Lucky goes through his father's safe and pulls out one of his own fake passports just as Roy walks into the back room. On the island, Sonny surprises Carly with a new frock to wear to the casino but she balks at going out into the public eye. Lila helps her grateful granddaughter get out of joining the other Quartermaines for dinner. Mike promises Tammy that his next bet is a sure thing guaranteed to put them on easy street. Audrey encourages Elizabeth to have faith that she and Lucky will once again be close. Sonny sweet-talks Carly into changing her mind, then treats her to a private session at the roulette tables. A flustered Monica confides to Bobbie that she thinks she may be pregnant. Roy advis

Bobbie brings Monica a home pregnancy test kit. Roy tells Laura he's looking for a new place to live, then awkwardly admits how Lucky spilled the beans about the rape. At Kelly's, Lucky expresses doubt to Elizabeth that Juan is really good enough for Emily. Jax returns to Port Charles ahead of schedule and receives a warm welcome home from a delighted Chloe. After Jax regretfully discloses that he could not get his hands on a single dose of the new medication, Chloe reminds her lover that they knew from the start his trip would be a long shot. An excited Monica confides to Bobbie how she's developed all the early symptoms she experienced with previous pregnancies. Roy is floored when Laura confirms her son's account of the rape. Lucky realizes that he's been guilty of the same kind of behavior he so disapproves of in Juan. A surly and suspicious Alan accuses Monica of cheating on him. Juan brings Emily to the hotel room he's reserved for their big moment. Elizabeth is surprised by Luck

Chloe turns to Alexis for help convincing Jax not to make a deal with the devil. Stefan is pleased to receive the latest communique from Andreas. Carly and Sonny enjoy another sultry evening on the island. Juan and Emily arrive at the rave and quickly experience vastly different reactions to the scene. Stung by insults from Alison, Emily bickers with Juan, who accuses her of being stuck in a rut. Carly thanks Sonny for preventing her from recklessly throwing away her entire future. Though Alexis assures her that Jax is already well aware of the risks involved, Chloe presses her to make it clear how lethal Helena can be. Lucky leaps to Emily's defense and exchanges harsh words with Juan which turn into pushes and shoves. Afterwards, a sobbing Emily apologizes to her friends for getting them involved in her quarrel with Juan. Jax reminds Chloe that nothing in the world is more important to him than helping her get well. Watching Juan locking lips with Alison, Emily vows to teach her boyf

Due to the Fourth of July holiday, there will be no summary of "General Hospital" on Tuesday, July 4. As Stefan gloats about the success of his plan, Helena makes it clear to an amused Jax that the price for Chloe's medication is one night of unbridled passion. At the rave, Elizabeth berates Juan for treating her friend so shabbily. Admitting that he acted like a jerk, Juan tells Elizabeth he needs to find Emily so he can apologize for kissing Allison. Meanwhile, a woozy Emily goes with a stranger back to his hotel room. Jax agrees to Helena's terms. Chloe describes her latest disturbing dream to Alexis. Carly tells Sonny she's not ready to return to Port Charles, then is touched and grateful when he explains how magical the island seems since she and Michael arrived. Jax tells a relieved Chloe that he never struck any bargain with Helena because he stood the old woman up. Later, Jax surreptitiously orders two dozen roses sent to the Cassadine yacht. Elizabeth and the others search fra

A frightened Emily wakes to find she's half-dressed and lying next to Ted's lifeless body. She's embarrassed but relieved when Lucky finds her and rescues her. He assures her that he will protect her and begins to remove all the evidence from the room. After refusing to tell Juan where they are going, Nicholas and Liz arrive and help. A.J. has another chat with Hannah who enjoys his company again. Jax hands Tony the formula from Helena and asks him to verify that this is the medicine that Chloe needs. Later, Chloe discovers from Tony that Jax has the formula for the drug that will help her. When she finally confronts him about the drug, Jax admits he has it but then lies to her about getting it from Helena. Bobbie is concerned when she spots Laura concerned about a missing Luke. Roy assures Laura that Luke still loves her. Bobbie offers Roy a room at the Brownstone after Laura informs her that she's moving out. Claiming it would not be a good idea for Lucas, Roy turns down Bobbie's off

During the town's Fourth of July picnic, Chloe surprises Jax with one of his favorite desserts flown in from Paris just for the occasion. Monica makes an excuse to avoid joining the family in a champagne toast, then drops a bombshell on her startled husband. Roy begins to make some headway with Lucas while a disapproving Tony looks on. Benny warns Sonny that he needs to return to Port Charles sooner rather than later. As the hotel manager pounds on the door, Lucky and Nikolas scramble to make the dead man in the bed appear to be simply passed out. A.J. begins to trade recklessly on the foreign stock markets and cheerfully informs Dara that he's out to lose his entire fortune. Though Nikolas balks at stashing Ted's body, Lucky reminds his brother that Emily will take the fall unless they hide the corpse. Meanwhile, Elizabeth helps Emily back to her own bedroom at the mansion but urges her traumatized friend to go immediately to the women's clinic for a morning after pill and some tests.

vOn their last day on the island, Carly and Sonny spend time together on the beach. Afterwards, Carly kisses Sonny, assuming that their relationship is finished. Liz accompanies a shaken Emily to the clinic and covers for her when Laura also arrives. Liz claims she's there to volunteer and then finds Emily after she is relieved to learn that she was not raped. Though Nikolas is plagued with thoughts about getting rid of Ted's lifeless body, both he and Lucky agree that helping Emily was the right thing to do. He assures Lucky that he checked the freezer and the body is still there but is thinks that they should bury him as soon as possible. Desperate to find Emily, Juan seeks out Taggert who helps him track down Emily. He then tries to set things straight between them but Emily refuses to speak to him. Tony finally confirms for Jax that the sample of the formula he had tested is exactly what Chloe needs. When Chloe suggests that they take the weekend off and get away, Jax turns down he

With their flight to Hawaii boarding in just a few hours, Roy and Bobbie look forward to finally making their dream vacation a reality. At Kelly's, Lucky commends Elizabeth for being such a good friend to Emily, then hesitantly wonders if she needs a supportive shoulder in the wake of some bad memories reborn. Stefan decides that he may need a more loyal and reliable inside source than Andreas if he hopes to out maneuver his lethal mother. Aboard the yacht, a salivating Helena prepares for her big night of romance with Jax. Meanwhile, Alexis offers Jax a way out of his dilemma but he balks at allowing her to sacrifice her rightful inheritance to save his skin. Roy asks Mike to look after the blues club in his absence. Elizabeth admits to Lucky that Emily's predicament did open up a few old wounds. Laura asks Scott if he would consider representing Luke. Jax arrives on time for his appointment with Helena and shows her Alexis' sworn affidavit turning over complete control of the Cassadi

Caught off guard by Carly's declaration, Sonny assumes that she wants to move out because the penthouse reminds her of the baby they lost. A shaken Emily tells Lucky and Elizabeth that an eyewitness to her crime seems to have emerged. Curious about how Chloe fits into the picture, Stefan orders his henchman to research the designer's life. Meanwhile, Chloe records another puzzling dream in her journal. Aboard the Cassadine yacht, a cooing Helena informs Jax that the repulsion she senses in him has only inflamed her already red hot libido. Carly prods Sonny to explain why he wants her to stay but he pretends that he couldn't care less where she hangs her hat. After they dance to the "Sleeping Beauty" waltz, Jax coaxes Helena to reveal where she's concealed the medicine Chloe so desperately needs. Nikolas cautions Emily that her caller is most likely going to start demanding cash. Laura bumps into Tim again at the bar. Promising Helena a night she'll never forget, Jax handcuffs her to th

Tammy assures a skeptical Tony that Bobbie will be perfectly safe traveling to Hawaii with her old flame. A.J. offers Hannah a sizeable check for her help with his latest stock deal but she turns down the money. Elizabeth stops by the mansion to check on Emily, who shudders to see Marcus appear on her doorstep. As Johnny loads up the car, Sonny tells Carly he's arranged to pay all of her bills and Michael's from now on. Unable to stem her tears, Carly angrily informs Sonny she doesn't want another dime from him. Tony explains to Tammy why he's so concerned that Bobbie's poor choice in men will end up endangering Lucas yet again. Feeling sorry for his heartbroken young charge, Marcus asks Emily to consider giving Juan a second chance. Jax fills an astounded Chloe in on how he outmaneuvered Helena. Mike eagerly explains to Tammy his plans for setting up a high stakes poker game while he's in charge of the blues club. Alan and Monica happily daydream about becoming parents again. Sonny hi

Elizabeth is pleased to note an apparent change in Lucky's attitude towards her. A.J. continues his relentless pursuit of Hannah. At L&B, Juan pesters Nikolas for word of Emily but is frustrated by a news blackout. Monica confides her secret to Lila, who is delighted to learn that another little Quartermaine may be on the way. Roy and Bobbie enjoy their first morning in Hawaii. Ned surprises Alexis by readily agreeing to trot out his "Eddie Maine" persona again for a three-night stint in Detroit. Alan admits to Monica how much he's hoping their new child will be another boy so they can make up for all the mistakes they made with their older sons. Later, both the doctors Quartermaine are sorely disappointed when Monica's test results reveal that she isn't expecting at all but only entering perimenopause. Nikolas icily reminds Juan that he shot himself in the foot where Emily is concerned. Meanwhile, Emily's blackmailer phones again and demands five thousand dollars. Bobbie tries to reas

Helena instructs Andreas to make ready for a party. Meanwhile, Jax assures Chloe he can handle any retribution his spurned would-be lover is preparing to dish out. Alexis reluctantly turns down Ned's invitation to join him on the road. Lucky explains to Emily how he and Nikolas are planning to grab the blackmailer when she shows up to collect her cash. Alexis reminds Ned that she can't neglect her law practice to follow "Eddie Maine" around the country every time he performs. Helena appears at Jax's door with a personal invitation to join her again on her yacht. Elizabeth asks Nikolas if he thinks his brother is beginning to act more like his old self. Tammy suggests to Mac that his determination to pin Stefan's murder on Luke is motivated more by personal feelings than professional obligation. Juan angrily misinterprets the situation when he spots Emily giving Lucky a friendly peck on the cheek. Later, Mac has to separate the young men after they exchange a flurry of punches. In Hawai

Helena reminds Lucky that he must cut Elizabeth loose so she'll be free to be with Nikolas. Mike drops by the penthouse and finds his son in an unusually foul mood. Meanwhile, at the brownstone, Carly grumbles to Letitia about being forced to adjust to their reduced circumstances. Nikolas cautions Chloe not to go anywhere near his grandmother's yacht but she ignores his sage advice and pesters Jax to take her to Helena's party. Juan glumly informs Sherry that he and Emily have broken up. Letitia gently encourages her employer to go back to Sonny but Carly insists that they would never work as a couple. Elizabeth is hurt and confused when Lucky does another abrupt about face and icily reminds her that they are through. Sonny snarls at Marcus when he spots the police detective trying to make friends with Michael. Later, Sonny shyly invites Carly and her son to come to his place for dinner next week. Delighted to hear that Emily is no longer an obstacle, Sherry makes her move on Juan. Luc

Carly sees red--and feels green--when she spots Sonny consoling an unhappy Elizabeth. Marcus questions Lucky and Nikolas after finding the brothers hanging around the pier at a late hour. Afterwards, the young men are dismayed to discover that the $5000 blackmail payment vanished while they were occupied with the police detective. As Juan hastily yanks on his shirt, Emily bitterly accuses him of playing her for a fool and declares that she never wants to lay eyes on him again. Gazing around the yacht, Chloe whispers to Jax that she's certain Stefan died on this very spot. Though Sherry confirms Juan's story that he pulled back before anything actually happened between them, Emily refuses to listen and storms out of L&B. Helena informs her startled guests that she's contemplating withdrawing her family's financial support from General Hospital. Sonny gently suggests to Elizabeth that her best course of action at the present time is to let Lucky go. Meanwhile, Carly rips up Sonny's suppo

Bobbie and Roy board a flight for home following their idyllic vacation in Hawaii. At the brownstone, a jeering A.J. taunts Carly about losing Sonny's protection. Elizabeth tells Lucky she's letting go of her unrealistic dreams about them getting back together. Juan pleads for Emily's forgiveness and swears he loves no one but her. Insisting that they're through, Emily tearfully orders Juan to get out. A.J. informs Carly he's preparing to contest her sole custody of Michael in court. After listening to Chloe describe her dream about Stefan, an enraged Alexis accuses Helena of murder. Bobbie is surprised to find her daughter in residence at the brownstone. Lucky again pushes his brother to declare his love to Elizabeth.

Though Bobbie again invites him to move into the brownstone, Roy gently reminds her why it would probably be better if he found his own place. Mac presses Dara to keep building a case against Luke but the ADA repeats that she doesn't believe Spencer is guilty. Ned calls Alexis from Detroit to report on "Eddie Maine's" progress. Ignoring Dara's advice, Mac instructs Marcus to dig deeper for evidence so they can nail Luke's hide to the wall once the fugitive has been located. Later, Marcus confides to Hannah his fear that the police commissioner is on the verge of framing a possibly innocent man. Roy encounters trouble at Jake's and receives unexpected assistance from Lucky. Tony delivers some good news to Chloe as the new medication begins to kick in. Hannah warns a reluctant Marcus to closely document all his dealings with Mac from now on. Alexis flies to Detroit to surprise Ned. Roy rents a room behind Jake's place. Jax and Chloe take their suspicions back to Mac, who reminds them tha

After being embarrassed to be caught in Ned's hotel room bed by a reporter and his cameraman, Alexis confides to Ned that she fears his music is going to take over their lives and their relationship. Roy and Bobbie spend some special time together, taking advantage of their new living arrangement. Hoping to get more attention from Sonny, Carly lays into Hannah, calling her a slut, but Hannah doesn't buy it and ignores her verbal thrashing. However, when she runs into A.J., Sonny is quick to assist. Edward and Lila worry about Emily and try to find out what's troubling her. After Lila forces Edward to leave the room, Emily opens up to Lila about Juan. Nikolas and Lucky are relieved when they're able to get the freezer and Ted's body back. They decide to find out who Ted is. Mac questions Helena about the night Stefan was last seen. Denying that she and Andreas were out on the yacht that night, Helena hints that either Luke or Alexis could have stolen the keys to her yacht and made a cop

Upset by her mother's words with Sonny, Carly decides to move back in with Sonny in order to keep Bobbie happy. Hearing the news, Johnny guesses to Sonny that he's actually missed having Carly around and is therefore happy to have her back. Taggert advises Sonny that one of his undercover cops disappeared during a rave that he was assigned to. Sonny resents the cop's implication that he had something to do with the man's disappearance. Tired of his mixed signals about their relationship, Lizzie finally tells Lucky that she's tired of it and won't allow it to happen anymore. After a talk with a worried Emily, Lizzie then decides it's time to let Sonny know about the problem with the blackmailer. Jax is concerned about Chloe's safety. Tired of his words about Luke, Bobbie accuses Mac of doing all he can to make Luke pay for what's happened to Mac's marriage. Lucky and Nicholas try to sneak into Mac's office to find out about the lifeless body locked in the freezer. The two are concerned

Stefan contemplates taking steps to protect Chloe from his mother in hopes that the young woman will prove useful to him later on. Meanwhile, Chloe has a dream about Helena hovering over her as she sleeps. As they hash out their differences at Kelly's, Juan asks Emily what's really been bothering her since the rave. A.J. eavesdrops as Hannah appeals to Edwad to reach out to his troubled grandson. Though Sonny warns her not to insult his friends in his own home, Carly continues to rip into Elizabeth. Lucky and Nikolas play dumb when Mac reveals that a police officer named Ted Wilson went undercover at a recent rave and hasn't been heard from since. Unable to hold back his tears, an emotional Juan begs Emily to forgive him because he loves only her. Edward reminds a fuming Hannah how A.J. has blown every chance his family and friends ever gave him. Carly pours out her heart to Lila. Emily receives another call from the blackmailer, who demands ten thousand dollars to maintain her silence

Roy suffers from a severe case of sticker shock when he goes shopping for a new lamp. Lucky promises a jittery Emily that her blackmailer will be caught and punished. Mike sheepishly admits to a disappointed Tammy how he lost the money for their vacation trip in a poker game. Alexis brings Ned an offer she received for the purchase of L&B. Monica sees red when Alan schedules an appointment for her with a fertility specialist. Later, Roy is taken aback to discover that Bobbie has already decorated his entire apartment with furnishings from the brownstone. Carly lends Roy her expertise in interior design after bumping into him in the lamp shop. Tammy warns Mike she won't play second fiddle to his gambling habit. Juan appeals to Elizabeth to tell him what's bothering Emily aside from the fact that he tried to play the field. Insisting that his music company is not for sale, Ned asks Alexis if she wants him to give up rock'n'roll. Monica finally relents and tells Alan she'll keep her appoi

Helena congratulates Tony on being appointed the new chief of neurosurgery at GH, then prods him for a full report on Chloe's progress. Meanwhile, a chipper Chloe cheerfully informs Jax that she didn't have a single dream the night before. Stefan consults with a specialist from London about Chloe's astonishing ability to apparently see through another person's eyes. Unable to force Tony's hand, Helena turns to another source for privileged information about a certain patient's prognosis. Monica is annoyed to discover that Alan has been blabbing it around about her appointment with the fertility doctor. Later, Monica changes her tune when she catches her first glimpse of the attractive Dr. Townsend. Back at the mansion, Alan icily informs a scoffing Edward that he intends to break the cycle of pathetic parenting which has plagued the Quartermaine clan for generations. Marcus urges Mac to remove himself from the Spencer case but the irate police commissioner orders his detective off the

Marcus invites Hannah to his place for a home-cooked dinner. At L&B, Nikolas berates an annoyed Juan for screwing up Emily's life. Bobbie playfully sneaks up on a sleeping Roy but quickly regrets her decision when he violently shoves her away. Though Roy apologizes profusely for the defensive reflex, Bobbie assures her lover she knows he would never deliberately hurt her. Carly asks Sonny to help Michael adjust to preschool. Afterwards, Sonny takes exception to his attorney's unsolicited advice when Alexis urges him to distance himself from Carly and her son. Nikolas warns Emily not to trust Juan with their secret. Carly and Elizabeth hiss at one another again during an encounter at Kelly's. Juan reminds Emily that he's still hoping for a reconciliation. Hannah gives her dejected dad a pep talk. Carly cautions her cousin about Elizabeth's misplaced affections but Lucky finds her story difficult to swallow. Later, however, Lucky is irked to come upon Sonny and Elizabeth chatting amiably

Jax explains to Chloe how the earring Helena dropped in the penthouse may finally convince Mac that the Cassadine matriarch is a menace to society. Meanwhile, Stefan orders his operatives to keep close tabs on Chloe's progress. As they drink a toast to Roy's newfound freedom, Alexis reminds her client that aiding and abetting Luke will get him sent back to prison in a New York minute. Hannah arrives in the alley just in time to help Marcus place Mike's attackers under arrest. Bobbie urges her daughter to lay off of Elizabeth but Carly stubbornly insists that the girl is making a play for Sonny. On the docks, Elizabeth bristles when Lucky icily reminds Sonny that every woman he's trifled with has met with tragedy. Marcus gruffly questions Mike, who claims he simply fell victim to a mugging and refuses to press charges. Afterwards, a worried Hannah insists on taking Marcus back to his place so she can treat his wound. Sonny angrily orders Carly to stop spreading lies about Elizabeth. Rat

Helena eavesdrops as Chloe explains to a dubious Mac how she's developed the ability to see things through the Cassadine matriarch's eyes. Nikolas and Lucky roughly demand answers from the young woman who tried to pick up the blackmail money. Marcus and Hannah make love for the first time. Sonny offers Carly an apology for coming down on her so hard but reminds her that she has to stop attacking people for no reason. Admitting that she does make wrong assumptions at times, Carly promises Sonny she'll try her best to improve. Claiming she knows no one named Emily, the girl tells Lucky and Nikolas she went for the bag because she was hungry and looking for food. A.J. boasts to Alexis about the lucky streak he's been on ever since he took up drinking again. Later, A.J. reminds Ned why his relationship with Alexis is doomed to failure. Confiding that he's in deep with a loanshark, Mike asks Roy if he can borrow thirty grand ASAP. Sonny suggests to Carly that she move back into the penthous

Elizabeth reminds a worried Emily why they can't say anything to the police about the blackmailer. Juan returns home early to find an embarrassed Hannah in the kitchen, wearing nothing but Taggert's shirt. Carly decides to throw her mother a surprise birthday party and gratefully accepts some special help from Lucas. Letitia brings Michael to the penthouse for a visit with Sonny, who assures the boy he's working on a way to bring him and his mom home for good. As their sweltering guests gather in the back yard, Carly and Lucas put the finishing touches on the festivities. Marcus gives a snickering Juan the bum's rush, then apologizes to Hannah for the awkward moment. Nikolas warns Elizabeth that Lucky now knows about her living with Jason. Later, Lucky tells his friends how he trailed the so-called "homeless" girl back to a mansion where she obviously lived. Alan breaks his big news to A.J., who expresses shock and dismay at his parents' decision to bring another child into the dysfunc

Stefan instructs his doctor to create an identical copy of Chloe's prescription but to remove all traces of the medication's curative effect. Alan grimaces when a beaming Monica heaps praise on the wondrous Dr. Townsend. As Alexis moves her belongings into the penthouse across the hall, Sonny raises a cordial toast to his new neighbor. Later, a sputtering Ned arrives and berates his lover for getting even closer to her lowlife client. At L&B, Juan begins laying down the first tracks for "Heart and Soul" but the tune evokes bittersweet memories for both the singer and his muse. Meanwhile, Elizabeth tries to convince a worried Lucky and Nikolas that she would make the perfect spy when they go check out the blackmailer's domicile. Alan complains to Tony about Monica making plans to jump young Dr. Townsend's bones. Jax and Chloe get nowhere trying to calm Ned's fears about Alexis' new living arrangements. Later, Jax's meddling inadvertently convinces a slightly tipsy Alexis to stand pat.

Alexis awakens with a splitting headache just as Chloe arrives to offer her hung-over friend some moral support. While Lucky and Nikolas lurk nearby, Elizabeth goes to the door of the mansion and attempts to convince the occupants that she's a census taker in need of some additional information. Chloe urges Alexis to give Ned a call and smooth things over. Meanwhile, Jax advises an anxious Ned to apologize to the woman he loves. Hannah explains to Marcus how she can't help thinking that something will happen to ruin their newfound happiness. Taken in by Elizabeth's charade, Gia Campbell tells her that she's a student at Columbia University and is spending the summer working as an au pair in Port Charles. Ned and Alexis kiss and make up. Dara and Hannah exchange barbs after the ADA spots the FBI agent in a clinch with Marcus. Emily admits to Juan that she has to bear part of the blame for what happened between them at the rave. Lucky corners Gia in the alley once more.

Lucky orders Gia to tell him why she's blackmailing his friend. Stefan's operative provides him with a vial of placebo pills which exactly match the prescription Chloe has been taking. Meanwhile, Helena ponders how best to eliminate Chloe and decides to cut the young woman's throat. Carly arrives at Jason's penthouse with Michael and Letitia in tow and is greatly annoyed to find Alexis already in residence. Hearing loud voices across the hall, Sonny strolls over and informs a fuming Carly that he's already rented the place out. Desperate to get Sorel's goons off his back, Mike reluctantly agrees to let Roy gamble on his behalf. At Kelly's, Hannah intervenes to keep Marcus and A.J. apart. Jax delights Chloe with a romantic evening in the park to celebrate the fact that her health has improved so dramatically. As they reaffirm their love, Jax thanks Chloe for giving him a second chance at life. Carly accuses Sonny of manipulating events to force her hand, then declares that she and Micha

Preview:Emily thanks Lucky for his help. Recap:Helena realized that someone had betrayed her by bugging her office. Bobbie was outraged when she thought Carly was trying to seduce Roy. Carly was humiliated when Sonny revealed that it was all a trick to teach Carly a lesson. Gia admitted to being the blackmailer, but Lucky realized she didn't know about Ted?s murder. Gia was only aware of Emily leaving the Rave with a strange guy and blackmailed her thinking that Emily would want to protect the Quartermaine name. Jax promised to keep Chloe safe from Helena. Emily doubted the wisdom of telling Juan about the blackmail and murder, but he swore that he wouldn't tell anyone what happened and would do his best to help. Lucky was furious that Emily trusted Juan with their secrets yet agreed to include Juan in their plans. Jax attacked Andreas in the park to try and get information about Helena's plans for Chloe. Carly let Sonny take her to look at houses. Juan and Liz shared an uncomfortable

Preview:Helena strokes Edward's ego. Recap:Helena and Alexis both made a claim for the Cassadine trusteeship. Edward and Alan questioned Alexis's ability to be the trustee when she would possibly be influenced by Sonny. Roy won $10,000 at the poker game to help Mike pay off his debt with Sorel. Rather than give the money to Mike, Roy decided to go straight to Sorel to try and make a new deal. Lucky surprised Gia in her bedroom to ask for her help in finding the murderer. Gia had no interest in helping Lucky and made him leave. Edward claimed to want to get rid of Helena but was nice to her when she showed up for a meeting. Juan tried to give Emily a gift of flowers but she refused them and said she needed to move slowly towards a reconciliation. While spying on Taggert and Hannah in the park, AJ was mugged. Hannah took AJ back to his hotel room where he kissed her and Hannah didn't resist. A hurt Bobbie did not understand why Roy was keeping things from her, and she was further thrown

Preview:Sonny surprises Carly and Mike. Recap:AJ was arrested after a riot broke out due to him handing out hundred dollar bills. Bobbie questioned Roy?s involvement with Sonny. Sonny told Bobbie that Roy didn't work for him, but he let it be known that Roy was free to make his own decisions and wouldn't appreciate Bobbie's interference. Mike asked Carly to get $40,000 from Sonny without telling Sonny who and what the money was for. Jax bid Alexis a tender goodbye after he decided to take Chloe away for a while to protect her from Helena. AJ taunted Taggert about Hannah's desire to save AJ. Helena summoned Lucky to ask him if he bugged the yacht. When Lucky tried to walk away from Helena, she used mind control to get him to tell her the truth. Sonny surprised Carly and Mike in the park and Carly covered by saying Mike was defending him in an argument about the Penthouse apartment. Helena "persuaded" Lucky to keep telling Liz that she belongs with Nikolas. Nikolas and Liz decided to gi

Preview:Gia becomes a reluctant part of the group. Recap:Tony gave Chloe the good news that she was responding well to her treatment. Chloe in turn told Tony about her waking vision of her death at Helena's hands. Monica was happy to start fertility treatments. Edward asked Hannah to arrest AJ for insider trading. Dara attempted to make Taggert see that Hannah was bad for him. Tony speculated that Chloe's visions could be a side effect of the medication. Hannah was astounded by Edward's allegation against AJ, but agreed to look into it. Dara asserted to Mac that Taggert's work wasn't suffering, but admitted that she was no fan of Hannah and Taggert's relationship. Emily worried that Juan was still attracted to Sherry and she feared asking for Sherry's help wasn't a good idea. Nikolas spied on Gia in the park and propositioned her with money. Nikolas offered Gia $500 to go with him to the Rave and she agreed, taking $100 as a downpayment. AJ didn't care when Hannah told him about Edwar

Preview:Stefan struggles to live. Recap:Lucky confessed to Emily that he was bothered by the kiss between Nikolas and Liz, but he was sure he could deal with it. Carly and Emily shared a friendly moment and Carly sincerely offered to let Emily see Michael whenever she wanted. Carly promised she would get Mike the money later that evening, but she wanted to tell Sonny the truth. Mike begged Carly not to, even though it could ruin her potential relationship with Sonny to lie to him. Jax let Chloe know that the island they travelled to was an island he was going to buy for himself and Brenda. Sonny assured Alexis that Carly would be moving into his place. Emily begged to go to the Rave when it looked like Gia wouldn't show up. When Gia did arrive, the teens left for the Rave without her. Monica counseled Emily on love and admitted that Juan wasn't a bad choice for Emily. Sonny insisted to Carly that he wanted to participate in Michael's life and reiterated his plans to go the pre-school

Preview:Jax thinks he saw Brenda. Recap:Sonny questioned Carly about the house she claimed to need $40,000 for because he didn't believe that's why she wanted the money. Gia identified Zander as the guy she saw Emily with at the motel. Zander questioned Liz as to why she was looking for Ted. Stefan fought off an assassin and immediately knew that Helena sent him. When the assassin was accidentally killed, Stefan plotted to keep Helena in the dark about Stefan's fate. Jax and Chloe relaxed on the island, unaware that Helena watched them. Sonny eventually agreed to give Carly the money and suggested that their evening get a little more intimate. Carly asked to take a raincheck. Seeing that Liz might be in trouble, Lucky pretended to be her jealous boyfriend to get her away from Zander. Liz relished being in Lucky's arms again, even if it was just for show. After admitting to Chloe that he would always miss Brenda, Jax saw a woman who reminded him of Brenda and left Chloe alone for a whi

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Preview:Gia is bitten by a love bug. Recap:Carly gathered information from realtors to make it look like she really has been house hunting. Mike walked in as Sonny was transferring $40,000 to Carly's account. Lucky started keeping a journal, trying to fill in the apparent gaps in his memory. Emily speculated that Lucky may have been drugged, but he didn't think that was the answer. Maxie brought her suitcase and demanded to go home with Mac. Maxie was worried that Felicia would run away again and they would never be a family. Mike tried to assure Sonny that Carly cared for him and Sonny was suspicious of Mike's motives. Mike declared his love for Sonny and wanted him to know that he was trying to change. Nikolas told Gia about Ted's murder. Gia was furious that they had left her alone with Zander, a probable murderer. Hannah and AJ shared a civil breakfast until Taggert showed up. Carly badmouthed Hannah to Taggert and Bobbie. Irritated, Bobbie accidentally let it slip to Sonny that s

Preview:Alan is fed up with Edward's disapproval. Recap:Emily worried about Lucky's memory lapses and didn't want him to go to the Rave without her. AJ offered Bobbie $1 million dollars to buy the Brownstone. When she rejected his offer, he claimed she was violating his civil rights. Carly brought Mike $40,000, but wanted to know the conditions of his meeting with Sorel before she would hand the money over. Mike was concerned that Carly was plotting something, but she refused to give him any clues as to what she was doing. Chloe was convinced that Jax was distracted and searching for something. Jax insisted that all was well and that he was happy with her. AJ set it up so that Hannah got the call that he couldn't rent an apartment and she showed up at the Brownstone ready to defend him. When AJ's claim proved to be ridiculous, Taggert laughed AJ out of the door. After seeing Emily and Lucky in a clinch, Juan told Liz that he was sure something was going on between the two of them. Jua

Preview:Is this the end for Sonny? Recap:Liz blew up at Emily and Lucky when Emily tried to engineer a conversation between the estranged couple. Liz declared that her Lucky died in the fire and wasn't coming back. Sonny forced Mike to stay at the Penthouse while he went to the meeting with Sorel. Carly threw AJ and his lawyer out of the Brownstone before she left to go to the motel. Andreas tried to talk Helena out of personally taking care of Chloe, but she was too excited by the notion to comply. Jax confessed to Chloe that he had to keep searching for the Brenda look-alike to make certain that it really wasn't Brenda. Chloe realized that Jax's feelings for Brenda weren't in the past and that Brenda still had a hold on him. Hannah wasn't convinced that Taggert's tip on Sorel was valid, but Taggert was determined to follow up on the tip anyway. Carly persuaded a housekeeper to let her into the motel room where she taped a recorder underneath a table. Ned gave an interview to a music

Preview:Chloe fights off Helena. Recap:Taggert smugly asserted that he finally had the goods on Sonny. Carly attempted to explain to him what happened but Sonny commanded her to stay silent. Taggert happily arrested Sonny, Carly, and Sorel. Chloe dreamt of Helena attacking her only to wake and find Helena standing over her with a stilleto. Chloe screamed for Jax to help her as Jax was speaking to the Brenda look-alike. At the Rave, Zander offered a drugged bottle of spring water to Liz who hesitantly took a drink. While looking for Liz at the Rave, Lucky found a disguised Emily instead. During Ned's interview with a music magazine, he learned that Alexis's poster was a hot sale as was the video footage of her in his hotel room. The interviewer tried to get Ned to reveal the identity of "Eddie's Angel," but Ned was determined to protect Alexis's privacy as much as possible. Jax burst into the villa and found Chloe unconscious on the floor. Jax revived her and looked for Helena, but she

Preview:Are Liz and Lucky back together? Recap:Chloe was confident that Helena wouldn't try to come after her again, especially after Jax enhanced his security. Stefan toasted the Brenda look-alike for a job well done and paid her for her impersonation of Brenda. Bobbie went to the police station and asked if Carly was being charged with a crime. Mac told her that Carly wasn't in trouble, but she would have to testify against Sonny. Roy was also at the police station to see Sonny and offer his help. As Lucky took Liz out of the Rave, Zander cornered Nikolas and demanded that Nikolas tell him where Lucky and Liz went. Before Nikolas had a chance to say anything, Gia showed up and interrupted them. Ned got back to L & B and received several phone messages and bags of mail about "Eddie's Angel." Ned tried to think of a way to keep the news from Alexis. Bobbie and Roy argued about Roy's desire to stay close to Sonny. Roy asked Hannah about the charges against Sonny and Hannah blamed Carly

Preview:Alexis is surprised by the press. Recap:True to Lucky's belief, Liz didn't remember anything about the night before--including his words of love and their kiss. Helena was confident that her attempt on Chloe's life couldn't be traced back to her, but she still wanted to be far from Port Charles. Tony planned to move up Chloe's treatment to get rid of her tumor. When Stefan was informed about Chloe's impending treatment, he vowed to stop it because it would render Chloe useless to him. While Alexis tried to field questions about Sonny's case, the press attacked her about being "Eddie's Angel." Ned watched in horror as Alexis was questioned on television. AJ went to the Brownstone to taunt Carly about Sonny. AJ was convinced that once Sonny was convicted, Michael would be back with AJ. Liz only recalled drinking the bottled water and nothing after that and she worried that something bad had happened. Lucky assured her that she had nothing to be embarrased about and told her that

Preview:Kids today have no shame. Recap: Mac went to see Bobbie about Roy, thinking that Roy was involved in Sonny's trouble. Taggert took Roy to task for putting Hannah in the middle of Roy and Sonny's friendship. Roy stated that he had no intention of staying away from Sonny or Hannah. Juan searched for Emily and was sure that she was with Lucky. Edward told AJ that if he checked himself into rehab, he would have a sure chance of getting custody of Michael. Jax and Chloe shared a romantic picnic and reminisced about their happy past together. Stefan engineered the publishing of a photograph of another Brenda look-alike. Mac told Bobbie that he wanted to offer Roy a deal that could save him and Mac advised Bobbie to get Roy to talk to him. Taggert revealed to Roy that Hannah was in danger of being taken off of Sonny's case and Roy countered by asking if Taggert was with Hannah to nail Sonny. Juan hoped that if he reunited with Emily, it would drive Lucky and Liz back together. AJ was

Preview:Jason's back. Recap:Jax made a phone call to a hotel where he suspected Brenda was staying in Paris. He didn't talk to her, but he headed for Paris anyway. Gia and Liz butted heads at Kelly's before the other teens showed up. Carly chided Sonny for continuing to treat her as though she doesn't exist. She refused to take Michael to the park until Sonny told her how long the silent treatment was going to last. Chloe told Alexis that Jax went to look for Brenda and Chloe worried that Jax would never be over her. Alexis counseled Chloe to go to Paris and fight for Jax. Lucky interceded between Gia and Liz's catfight and said that Gia had to stay because they needed her. Ned assured Alexis that he was taking care of the "Eddie's Angel" fiasco just as Johnny told her that reporters were waiting to talk to her. Sonny accused Carly of being addicted to lies and told her that she had gotten too close to him and he was cutting her off. Carly asked if he would ever forgive her and he tol

Preview:Is it really her? Recap:The teens went over their plan to trap Zander, and Liz picked out all the things that were wrong with it--literally everything! The plan was to put Ted's body in Zander's car, steal Zander's keys and set him up for a fall. Everyone except Liz finally decided to go through with it. Roy conferred via phone with Luke and Bobbie told Roy that if he was going after her brother, she was going with him. As Carly shared a tender reunion with Jason, Sonny spoke to Alexis about marrying Carly to keep her from testifying in court. Jax spotted the Brenda look-alike getting into a limousine and tried to chase after her but she got away. He asked the bellhop about her and the man had no information other than she was travelling with an international arms dealer. Jax showed the man a photograph of Brenda and the bellhop said it could be her. Roy told Bobbie that it would be more helpful to him and to Luke if she stayed in Port Charles. She reluctantly agreed to stay b

Preview:Mac oversteps his boundaries. Recap:Zander went to Kelly's to see Liz, professing his worry for her after her fight with her "boyfriend". A clearly uncomfortable Liz tried to act casual so Zander wouldn't be suspicious. Stefan received an update about Jax's pursuit of Brenda and ordered his associate to make sure Jax didn't catch up to Brenda yet. Hannah went to Roy's place to look for her father and Mac also showed up looking for Roy. Mac asked Hannah if she knew where Roy was and Hannah crumpled up a note that Roy left for her. Sonny lurked in the background as Jason, Michael, and Carly had a sweet reunion. Mac came uninvited into Roy's apartment and started searching through his things. Hannah declared that he needed a warrant to be there and was dismayed by Mac's continued persecution of her father. Further complicating matters, AJ showed up completely drunk. Gia surprised Nikolas in Wyndemere's tunnels where Ted's body is hidden. Gia claimed to want to see the body to mak

Preview:Ned rocks the house. Recap:Liz told Emily how Lucky came to her rescue when Zander showed up and related how nice it had been to wake up in Lucky's arms after the night she was drugged. The girls shared how scary the memory-erasing drug was and Emily tried to tell Liz that maybe something similar happened to Lucky without breaking her promise to him. Liz guessed that Emily knew more about Lucky than what she was saying. Before his concert, Ned was a tyrant on stage and Nikolas and Juan speculated on how to calm him down since Alexis wouldn't show up due to the "Eddie's Angel" publicity. Ned told Juan that he was the opening act, causing Juan to panic. Gia showed up backstage and demanded that Nikolas tell the security guards to let her in. Taggert took Hannah to a private beach to have a romantic picnic and some time alone. Stefan gloated that his latest manipulations would infuriate his mother. Tony wondered what happened to Chloe since she didn't show up for the treatment sh

Preview:Sonny and Jason strengthen their deep bond. Recap:Nikolas got rid of the mob of press who wanted to know about "Eddie's Angel." Alexis was dismayed by all of the attention. Alan and Monica were ecstatic over their newfound passion. Jason and Liz shared a warm and happy reunion. Carly frantically called around looking for Jason and finally asked Sonny if he knew where Jason was. She demanded that Sonny stop trying to turn Jason against her and reiterated her belief that Jason could fix everything for everybody. Juan thanked Emily for coming to the concert and asked her to wait for him, just as Liz called and told Emily to meet her at the pier. Liz wanted to know all the places Jason had been and told him how much she had missed him. She filled him in on the fact that Lucky was alive, but they weren't together. Carly suggested to Sonny that the best solution for everyone would be for Jason to evict Alexis and Jason, Carly and Michael to move back in together. Sonny commanded her

Preview:Zander recognizes Emily. Recap:Gia wanted Nikolas to hire her at L & B. Chloe finally woke up and had no idea where she was, but the luxurious room she woke up in had a closet of clothes for her. Jason expressed his sadness that Mike had returned to gambling and Sonny told Jason that he should never have trusted Mike in the first place. While looking for Jason, Emily ran into Lucky who hoped she wasn't going to tell Jason about Ted. Emily didn't understand why Lucky hated Jason all of a sudden when they were once friends. Lucky confessed that he hated the thought of Liz and Jason together. Carly went to Kelly's and warned Liz to stay away from Jason. Liz was unfazed by Carly's threat and told Carly that she and Sonny and Jason were just friends. At about the same time, Emily assured Lucky of the same thing. Emily commanded Lucky to go to Kelly's and tell Liz that he wanted to be with her. Nikolas wanted to know how Gia thought she was qualified to work for a music company. Gia

Preview:Chloe finds a captive audience in Stefan. Recap:Jason took Liz to the bridge where he met Robin. Though it was the last place he and Robin talked, Jason said that the bridge had lost its meaning for him. Mac was ecstatic over the Interpol lead on Luke. Interpol lost track of Luke, but Mac was confident he would be caught. Chloe and Stefan marveled that Helena had captured them both. Stefan told Chloe that Helena drugged him and he had been held there ever since. Zander approached Gia on the pier and asked her if she had told her friends about what she saw at the motel. Sonny told Carly that the only way for her to not testify in his case would be for her to marry him. Carly laughed and refused to even consider it. Lucky worried that Liz and Jason were an item. Emily explained to him that the two were just friends, but she felt that Liz was justified if she wanted to find someone else since Lucky kept claiming not to love her. Gia lied to Zander that she and Nikolas were dating

Preview:Jason defends Alexis's honor. Recap:Chloe questioned Stefan about Helena, wondering why his mother was holding him captive. Stefan pretended confusion and suggested that he and Chloe work together to find the answers. Sonny deflected Alexis's question about his love for Carly and said that his relationship with Carly was complicated, but he knew what he was getting into. Alexis still thought the best course of action was for Jason to take Michael and Carly away. After talking to Lila, Carly ran into A.J. who took great pleasure in taunting her. Carly bit back by telling A.J. that Jason was back and would see to it that A.J. got nowhere near Michael. Lucky told Jason that Liz belonged with him and he wanted Jason to keep his distance. Liz demanded that Lucky tell her what was going on with him. A.J. threatened Carly when she compared him to Jason and told A.J. he was inferior in every way to his brother. Chloe told Stefan that Jax left her to look for Brenda and Stefan expresse

Preview:A disguised Luke meets with Roy. Recap:In Czechoslovakia, Roy met up with a disguised Luke who was pretending to be a kiosk vendor. Ned set up an interview about "Eddie's Angel" to try and stop the madness once and for all. Gia showed up at L & B to talk to Ned about a job, but Nikolas suggested she come back later when Ned had more time. Edward gleefully announced that he set up an appointment with a family lawyer to talk about getting custody of Michael. Alan and Monica had no interest in talking to him, they were making plans to have a baby of their own. Just as Hannah was setting up a romantic date with Taggert, Jake called Hannah to come and get A.J. who was passed out on the bar floor. A.J. finally woke up and Jake told him that he wasn't welcome in the bar anymore. Taggert didn't understand why Hannah kept running to A.J.'s rescue. Hannah assured him that she wasn't choosing A.J. over him, but she couldn't refuse to help someone in need. Feeling neglected, Taggert passe

Preview:Stefan wants Chloe's dreams to continue! Recap:Chloe came back from exploring the island and wondered how Stefan could remain so calm when she was losing her mind. Stefan suggested she find ways to calm down and she allowed him to teach her to play chess. Luke donned another ridiculous disguise to try and get out of Prague and Roy let him know that it absolutely wouldn't work. Sonny declared his disgust for Mike and told him that he could never forgive him for putting Carly's life in danger. Carly tried to convince Jason that running away together was the best plan and wanted to leave immediately, especially after Jason told Carly that he loved her. Emily and Liz plotted to stop Nikolas and Lucky from following through with their plan. Emily didn't want to involve Jason and eventually decided that she was overreacting and wasn't going to interfere. Once she left Liz, however, she called a cab to take her to the Rave. The others met at the Rave and worried when Zander wasn't th

Preview:Zander takes Emily as his hostage. Recap:Roy stopped security agents from breaking into Luke's hotel room by flashing an FBI badge. Mac and Felicia talked at the cabin and Felicia told Mac that she wanted her family back. Stefan watched Chloe dream and hoped that she was dreaming of Helena. Emily pretended not to recognize Zander and he seemed to believe her. All of a sudden, the cops swarmed in to break up the Rave. Gia fretted about being seen by the cops while Juan worried when he saw Emily and Zander together. After Liz told Jason about Emily's predicament, he went after Emily. In the Rave parking lot, Taggert opened the trunk of Zander's car and discovered Ted's dead body. When he commanded that no one would leave until he'd checked every ID, Zander grabbed a cop's gun and held it to Emily's head. Mac apologized to Felicia for the way he treated her and they both admitted that they didn't want to lose each other. Luke looked for an escape from the room until Roy came in a

Preview:Lucky asks for Jason's help. Recap:A.J. bought Hannah a plane ticket to the Bahamas and told her that if she went with him, he wouldn't have a drop to drink. When Hannah turned him down flat, A.J. wasn't the least bit discouraged. Taggert questioned the teens about their plan to set up Zander. Lucky revealed that a girl (Gia) helped them, but neither he nor Nikolas would divulge her name. A relieved Gia hid in the bushes. Carly and Sonny went to the police station to help Jason and despite her promise to remain calm, Carly yelled at the cops and demanded that they let Jason go. Zander took Emily to an abandoned cabin and told her that she was going to help him stay alive. Jason worried that if Zander went to Sorel for help, Sorel would kill both Zander and Emily. Taggert warned the teens that they faced serious charges, but he let them go for the moment. Though Lucky tried to take the blame for everything, Juan and Nikolas maintained that they were all in it together. Nikolas

Preview:Nikolas and Gia find Lucky Recap:Following a sunrise horseback ride, Mac and Felicia indulge in some horseplay which lends to a passionate kiss in front of their delighted daughters. Stefan tells his fellow "captive" he's sure his mother has manipulated events to make it appear that Chloe has died. Ned stays overnight at the mansion to lend his grandmother some moral support as the family waits anxiously for word on Emily. In the morning, Lila is dismayed to learn from Alexis that Jason has been arrested. Meanwhile, at the precinct house, Jason promises a grateful Monica he'll find a way to bring Emily home safe and sound. Sorel's goons catch Lucky snooping and rough him up on orders from their boss. Felicia cautions Georgie and Maxie to remember that she and their step-dad are just starting to work through their problems. Alan and Monica blame themselves for neglecting their daughter during their ill-conceived quest to bring another child into the world. Desperate to save Emi

Preview:Nikolas stands up to Helena. Recap:Chloe pesters her guards for information about Helena's plans but to no avail. Posing as a wealthy eccentric and his valet, Luke and Roy check into a luxurious hotel suite in the heart of London. Sonny warns Sorel that he'll pay dearly if his employee harms Emily in any way. Nikolas is outraged to learn that Helena has manipulated events to remove Alexis as trustee of the Cassadine holdings and put herself at the helm once again. Emily entreats Zander to give himself up before things get worse for both of them. Carly fills her mother in on her wedding plans. When Carly denies being in love with Sonny, Bobbie advises her not to go through with the marriage until she's clear on what--and whom--she truly wants. Chloe has a disturbing dream about Stefan, only to wake up and find him bending over her. Bobbie suggests to a tearful Carly that she and Sonny could have a good life together if she can just let go of Jason. Though Roy frets that his old

Preview:Wedding bells ring for Sonny and Carly. Recap:Zander panicked when Emily was too weak to walk and determined that the best thing to do was to leave her behind. Nikolas took Lucky to the police station and Lucky demanded that they question Sorel because Sorel knew where Emily and Zander were. Roy told Luke that he couldn't travel with him after all because it would be too easy for Interpol to catch him. Alexis found a Justice of the Peace to marry Sonny and Carly and Sonny asked her to stay for the wedding. Sonny offered Carly one last chance to back out because he didn't want to force her into marriage. Nikolas and Lucky decided that they would try to find Emily on their own, but Nikolas admitted to Lucky that he couldn't get his money from Helena. Lucky insisted on talking to Helena, convinced that she would give him the money. Maxie and Georgie surprised Mac and Felicia by setting up a romantic date at the cabin. Monica gave Taggert the bad news that his mother needed heart

Preview:Helena tries a little tenderness. Recap: As Zander prepared to shoot his way out of the clinic Emily convinced him to remain calm. The police officer at the clinic was there to pick up his medicine, but he questioned Emily and Zander. Taggert told Gia that their mother had a heart attack and wondered how Gia heard the news and got to Port Charles so fast. When Lucky asked Helena about his missing memories, she told him he should try to forget what happened. Helena used her catchphrase to keep Lucky under control. Bobbie comforted a distraught Liz and later shared a happy reunion with Roy. Luke tried to bluff his way out of an arrest, but the agents weren't buying his act. Jason went upstairs to console Carly while Sonny reiterated to Alexis that he wasn't going to force Carly into marriage. Emily made up a story that the police officer believed and she and Zander were relieved when he left. Juan told Hannah everything he knew about Gia. Gia, meanwhile explained to Taggert that

Preview:Zander lets his guard down with Emily. Recap:Chloe asked Stefan to help her find her special bracelet when she lost it searching for an escape route. Stefan warned her again to stay away from the cliffs. Taggert yelled at Gia for all of her criminal manipulations and Gia dared him to arrest his own sister. Worried about Luke and scared about Roy's safety, Bobbie asked Roy to promise her not to go off on any more wild adventures. Zander and Emily escaped out of the clinic's window when the sheriff came back. Roy asserted that Bobbie had to trust him because he wasn't going to settle down into a boring, predictable life. Bobbie called Mac to get info on Luke's trial and Felicia picked up instead. Officially married, Carly and Sonny directed Jason and Alexis to stay for a small celebration. Sonny later thanked Jason for persuading Carly to go through with the wedding. Jason said he did it because he knew Carly and Sonny would be happy together. Stefan reiterated to Chloe that ins

Preview:Bobbie and Luke reconnect. Recap:Alexis received a call from a pornographic magazine requesting that she pose for them. Ned comforted her as best he could and vowed to help her destroy "Eddie's Angel" once and for all. Lucky and Nikolas got a tip that Zander liked to party in Albany and they prepared to go there. Lucky suggested that Liz come along because she had a way of talking to people that put them at ease. Luke asked Bobbie to tell Lucky about his arrest and guessed that his son believed he was guilty. After Garcia told Hannah that A.J. was seen talking to Sorel, Hannah went to see him. A.J. had a briefcase of money that he planned on using to find Emily or buy her freedom from Sorel. Liz admitted to Jason that she was tired of trying to please Lucky and tired of thinking about him. Felicia and Bobbie shared a warm reunion and Bobbie told Felicia that Luke was okay and confident that he would be free. Felicia confessed that as much as she wanted to reunite with Mac, she

Preview:Lucky tries to walk away from his "queen." Recap: Edward showed Ned an article about Alexis in the business section of the paper entitled, "Musings on the Millennium Woman." An island staffer gave Stefan a review of Chloe's actions and when she came in, Stefan warned her against swimming too far out. Chloe wondered how Stefan knew what she had done. Liz asked Tammy for time off to find Emily and Tammy offered her support. Carly told Liz that she and Sonny were married and was surprised to hear that Jason had already filled Liz in. Maxie worried that Felicia was going to run away with Luke now that he had been arrested. Roy asked Lucky to go and visit his father. Lucky claimed that Emily needed him more than Luke did. After visiting Luke, Bobbie overheard Alexis telling Dara that Carly wouldn't be deposed since she had married Sonny. Alexis asserted that there was no case against Sonny without Carly's testimony. Felicia insisted to Maxie that she wasn't going away with Luke, no

Preview:Sonny and Carly find a new rhythm together. Recap:Sonny told Jason that he wanted to give Carly something to thank her, but Jason said he should get Carly a gift because he liked her. Zander politely offered to get Emily whatever she needed--after he tied her up. A.J. visited Hannah at the hospital where she stayed by Taggert's side. Hannah thanked him for his concern, but asked him to leave which prompted A.J. to drink. Luke worried about what would happen to him since Alexis was thrown off of his case. Alexis promised to find Luke a new, competent attorney. Liz snatched Lucky away from Helena after she heard Helena use her catchphrase on Lucky. Helena told Andreas that Liz had become a problem. Chloe told Stefan that she dreamt of Helena talking to Lucky. Gia and Taggert went in to see their mother who wanted to know why Gia was there. Emily got out of her restraints, but didn't run away. Carly fretted over making the perfect evening for Sonny even though Jason tried to reas

Preview:Scott tries to reason with an irrational Luke. Recap:Liz shook Lucky after he went into another of his trances. Helena demanded that Andreas keep a close watch of Liz because she worried that Liz was going to interfere with her plan to destroy Luke and Laura through Lucky. Scott told Luke that the only reason he was taking the case was because of Laura. Taggert lost control at the hospital and shoved A.J. against the wall. Emily begged Zander to let her write to her family and he gave in, but reminded her that it couldn't be mailed. Jason got more information from the store-owner and then gave the man a bribe to ensure that he wouldn't give anyone else info about Zander or Jason. Scott tried to make Luke see reason, but Luke refused to take Scott on as his attorney. A.J. tried to use the Quartermaine name to get out of trouble, but Hannah made him understand that he was being obnoxious. Gia came back to the hospital with Nikolas to give Taggert a much-needed break. Nikolas the

Preview:Mike crosses the line with Sonny! Recap:Alexis was asked to give a lecture on women who have it all. Though honoured, she felt it prudent to refuse the offer. Carly offered to make Sonny breakfast and asked him if he could tell Jason that she wanted to see him. Sonny was concerned that Carly missed him. Nikolas filled Gia in on Lucky and Liz's trip to Albany. Gia wondered why Nikolas would allow the woman he cared about to slip away with another man. In Albany, Lucky and Liz shared a motel room and worked out the sleeping arangements. Lucky confessed that he was glad to be with Liz. Mike stopped by the Penthouse with a wedding gift for Sonny and Carly. Bobbie expressed her concern that Roy keeping things from her would ruin their relationship. Sonny was informed that Mike borrowed more money from a loan shark. Roy's old boss from the FBI offered Roy a job and then informed him that someone Roy helped put in prison was killed there. Roy refused to return to the FBI and was deva

Preview:Roy unleashes his aggressions. Recap:Upset over the death of the man he sent to prison, Roy worked out his aggressions on a punching bag. He revealed the story to Bobbie who offered him comfort and understanding. Luke told Mac that he planned to represent himself since Alexis was thrown off his case and he refused Scott's help. Alexis told Luke that Dara had moved up the case and that Scott was well-liked by the judge so he should stop being stubborn and accept Scott. Luke finally relented, but he didn't like it. At Kelly's, A.J. waited for Hannah's return and unleashed barbs about Taggert to an irritated Juan. Later, Juan asked Ned if he could release Heart and Soul early so Emily could hear it and maintain hope. Juan was heartened by Jason's news of Emily's letter. Jason paid the Quartermaine's a visit to Lila's delight. He delivered the letter that Emily wrote to Monica. Monica emotionally read the letter to the family and they were all relieved to hear from her and hear th

Preview:A peeping Taggert spies on A.J. and Hannah. Recap:Alexis delivered the bad news to Luke that the petition she filed to get the evidence against him dismissed was denied. She asked him about his alibi and Luke wouldn't tell her the truth. As she left, Roy came in. Roy deduced that Luke was with Felicia the night that Stefan was allegedly murdered. Luke refused to use Felicia as an alibi, even if he was with her. Felicia was surprised when Mac asked her to visit Luke. He wanted her to be sure that she didn't have lingering feelings for him. Gia admitted to Nikolas that she was scared for her mother to find out the truth about her actions over the summer. She was afraid that her mother would have another heart attack. Nikolas advised her to be honest with her mother. A drunken A.J. taunted Jason about not finding Emily. Hannah showed up and took A.J. away from the bar. Hannah tried to comfort A.J. as Taggert watched them through the window at Kelly's. Taggert later told Hannah th

Preview:Lucky and Liz:Together at last. Recap:After Taggert issued an ultimatum, Hannah told him that he was the only man she wanted, not A.J. She left Taggert to inform A.J. of her choice, once and for all. Meanwhile at the hotel, A.J. drank a shot for everyone he believed had wronged him and for the few good things in his life like Emily and Hannah. Hannah broke into A.J.'s hotel room and tried to wake him up but couldn't. Zander trusted Emily to stay in the car with the keys while he got them food. When he came back, she was gone, but she had just driven the car around so that they wouldn't get caught. Zander confessed to Emily that he only sold drugs to have more money and Emily told him that she didn't hate him for kidnapping her. Emily was ecstatic when she heard Heart and Soul on the radio. In Albany, Lucky and Liz danced together. In the midst of their romantic moment, Lucky almost zoned out and was frustrated when he realized he was thinking that Liz should be with Nikolas. L

Preview:A.J.'s drinking lands him in the hospital. Recap:A.J. was brought into the emergency room and Monica couldn't treat him because he was her son. Hannah explained to Monica that A.J. had been on a downward spiral for a long time. Monica blamed herself, citing her neglect as a reason for A.J.'s continued alcoholism. Felicia assured Mac that seeing Luke hadn't changed her desire to get back together with him. Felicia asked Mac to give her a chance to prove how much she loved him. Mac kissed Felicia and told her that he loved her, but they needed more time. Juan hoped that hearing Heart and Soul would give Emily hope. Juan told Sherry that even though the cops thought they had a lead on Emily, Juan knew it wasn't her because the Emily he knew would fight to get away from her kidnapper, not cooperate with him. Meanwhile, Zander and Emily shared a close moment when he asked her about her feelings for Juan. Emily wondered if she and Juan ever had a real love at all. Lucky thanked Liz

Preview:Helena tries to make trouble. Recap:Chloe planned her and Stefan's escape from the island. Stefan was impressed with her strategies, but gave her some self-defense lessons to "help" her. Stefan ensured with his associates that Chloe's plan would fail and put another guard on Helena to protect Nikolas. A.J. woke up surrounded by the Quartermaines and Hannah. Tony tried to offer solutions to help A.J. and suggested checking him into detox. Alan and Monica decided to go through with it, even though they hated the thought. Hannah asked A.J. why he was so willing to give up on his life. Lucky reluctantly cooperated with Jason to get information about Emily and Zander. Lucky insisted that he was going to wait with Jason for Emily and Zander to show up in the border town. Jason coolly informed Lucky that what he wanted would never happen. Though Lucky pretended to back off, he told Liz they weren't going back to Port Charles as Jason commanded. Scott and Alexis worked on building Luk

Preview:Stefan and Chloe make their great escape! Recap:A.J. went through detox and struggled against his restraints as he yelled at Alan and Monica to let him have a drink. Monica was heartbroken to see her son in such a state but she and Alan determined that it was the only course they could have taken. Later when Hannah visited, they questioned her feelings for A.J., but Hannah refused to say more other than that she was A.J.'s friend. Once Liz and Lucky got to the spot where they figured Zander and Emily would show up, Lucky wondered if they should call the police. Stefan and Chloe made their great escape from the island and Chloe was elated when it appeared that they were successful. Just as she thought all was well, they were pursued and Stefan was knocked unconscious. Chloe took care of him and was contrite that he was hurt.Carly flirted with Sonny over breakfast even though Bobbie urged her to be honest with Sonny and stop trying to manipulate him. Roy asked for Sonny's help i

Preview: Helena pays her respects to Luke. Recap:Alexis pressed Luke to come up with a valid alibi. Luke remained stoic, not wanting to implicate Felicia. Dara tried to get Alexis barred from even visiting Luke but Alexis wouldn't back down. Felicia finally admitted to Bobbie that she slept with Luke and wanted to go forward with testifying to help him, but didn't want to hurt Mac or the girls. Bobbie also wanted to help Luke, but at the same time didn't want Felicia to be hurt. Mac warned Roy that if Luke managed to escape, he would personally hold Roy accountable and be sure that Roy was penalized. Roy wasn't perturbed by Mac's threats and suggested that Mac shouldn't be so overly confident. Chloe was worried about Stefan when she couldn't find him and Stefan was sincerely warmed by her concern. Stefan assured Chloe that his mother wouldn't hurt either one of them. He later showed his vulnerability when he confessed how much his mother hated him. Lucky and Liz were ambushed by Sorel

Preview: Laura came home to support Luke. Recap: Friday, October 6, 2000 Carly attempted to get Sonny's attention by modeling skimpy dresses, but he simply told her he would see her later on, saying he owed her one last meal before their marriage ended. Carly received a call from Alexis saying that the charges against Sonny had been dropped and they no longer needed to stay married. On their way to dinner, Carly seduced Sonny in the back of the limo. He revealed to her afterwards that he knew the charges had been dropped and wondered why she'd gone through the trouble of seducing him. Liz and Lucky shared memories of their childhoods and expressed their love for each other. Lucky went into town to try and get more information and Jason found Liz hiding. He blasted her for not leaving town, but she countered that Lucky needed her support and he wanted to stay. Lucky, Liz, and Jason hid when Zander and Emily approached. Jason threatened Zander and Emily begged Jason not to shoot him.

Preview:The Quartermaine kids come together. Recap:Emily convinced Zander to put down his gun and leave before the cops arrived. She collapsed in Jason's arms when Zander left. Emily assured Jason that she was fine and told them all that Zander hadn't hurt her. When the cops showed up, she covered for Zander and the others followed along. Lucky took Emily aside and apologized to her for everything that had happened. Monica and Alan ran into A.J.'s room when the DT's hit him. A.J. threatened to skip town once he was released if they didn't let him go immediately. As the Quartermaine's argued about A.J.'s condition, Monica stepped away and looked up to see Emily. Emily shared a joyous reunion with her family. With Jason in tow, Emily visited A.J. to let him know she was safe and the three of them had a happy moment together. Felicia admitted on the stand that she had been with Luke the night of Stefan's murder, but she didn't say that they had slept together. Dara crucified Felicia on t

Preview:Juan welcomes Emily home. Recap: Terrified that Sonny wouldn't return from Puerto Rico alive, Carly pleaded with Jason to stop him. She wasn't pleased when Jason offered to go in his stead. Sonny and Carly bid Jason a painful goodbye as he left town to take care of Sonny's business. Nikolas worked his charm on Florence when he ran into she and Gia at the hospital. Later, Nikolas and GIa witnessed Juan's reunion with Emily. A.J. was pleased when Hannah came to visit and didn't want to hear it when she told him that the night she saved his life, she was coming to tell him goodbye. A devastated Felicia tried to explain things to Mac, but he told her that he didn't want to punish her or fight with her, he just wanted their marriage over with. While Laura drowned her sorrows with scotch, Scott came to her rescue when she was harrangued by an overzealous reporter. She and Scott reminisced about their old life together and she thanked him for always being there for her. Liz brought L

Preview:Stefan reads and schemes. Recap:Bobbie was surprised to see Felicia at court, but Felicia maintained that she had to see everything through to the end. Bobbie offered her support when Felicia told her that Mac took off his wedding ring and declared their marriage over. Roy gave Felicia comfort when he told her that she saved Luke's life. Scott showed Luke the newspaper with Luke, Laura, and Felicia spread across the front page. Luke was blindsided by Laura's negative declarations spread in the local newspaper. Luke was well-supported by his family as the verdict was read. There was widespread relief when he was pronounced not guilty! After seeing a photo of Brenda in a recent magazine, a devastated Chloe was consoled by a Stefan--who made sure she saw the magazine in the first place. Chloe realized that Jax would never come back now that there was proof that Brenda was alive. Stefan expressed sincere sympathy when he embraced Chloe. As Alan fiercely begged A.J. not to tempt fa

Preview:Hannah meets the family. Recap: Bobbie was pleased when Roy and Lucas bonded in the park. Roy answered Lucas's questions about his criminal past and Roy answered him honestly. Lucas responded to Roy's honesty by teaching him to play soccer. Tony came to the park to pick Lucas up and didn't like seeing Roy and Lucas getting along. He was concerned that Roy wasn't a proper role model for his son. Hannah told Taggert about helping A.J., but told him that nothing had changed in her feelings for him. At the hospital, Taggert introduced Hannah to his mother. Gia confronted Hannah and asked when she was going to tell Taggert that she was cheating on him with A.J. Nikolas and Lucky saw Helena at the hospital and avoided her. Lucky told Nikolas that he believed that Helena was behind his brainwashing. Nikolas was appalled by his grandmother's actions. He wanted to put an end to her manipulations once and for all. Nikolas threatened Helena that he would strip her of her power as soon as

Preview:Emily receives an unexpected visitor! Recap:Edward allowed Emily to see Juan at Kelly's and Juan declared how happy he was that they were back together. Alone in her room, Emily confided in her journal that she was too distracted by thoughts of Zander to give Juan her full attention. She was surprised when Juan climbed the tree to see her. He poured out his heart to her and she made him hide in the closet when she heard a noise. The noise turned out to be Zander. Mac offered Laura his support and Laura told him he didn't need to make up for his wife's actions. Felicia saw Mac later and apologized again for all the pain she had caused him. Mac declared that they needed to move forward and wanted to keep things normal for the girls. Upon his release, Luke went to the club where he and Roy toasted to his freedom. Luke flipped when learned that Claude had booked a band, suspecting that it was a teenybopper nightmare or country. He was surprised when Claude himself took to the stag

Preview:Alexis and Ned just can't get a break! Recap: Ned and Alexis faced the press instead of running away. Alexis confessed to Ned that being involved in a media circus wasn't how she wanted to spend her wedding night. They decided to postpone the wedding, but agreed that they still wanted to get married. Ned suggested that for their next wedding, they invite the media and make it a big celebration. Emily freaked out when she saw Zander at her window and quickly got rid of Juan. She was shocked when Zander brought her pixie sticks and told her that he didn't want to say goodbye to her, he came back to get her. He begged her to run away with him, and tempted though she was, Emily said no. When he questioned how she felt about him, she told him that she was grateful that he saved her life and she didn't just think of him as a kidnapper. Emily convinced him to stay in town until she could get him money to leave safely and without breaking the law. Laura didn't back down when she saw L

Preview:Mac and Felicia gently tell the girls about the divorce. Recap:Lucky visited Laura and he was finally able to make an emotional connection with her. Gia was riled after she was infuriatingly patronized by Helena regarding her relationship with Nikolas. Later, Nikolas gallantly came to Gia's defense and they shared a playful moment together. Fired up by the sight of Sorel near Lucas, Tony demolished Roy for his carelessness. Roy boldly defended his surprise meeting with Sorel to both Tony and an apprehensive Bobbie. Chloe explored Stefan's childhood when she began studying his journal. Felicia and Mac delivered the heart-wrenching news of their divorce to a devastated Maxie and Georgie. Lucky challenged Nikolas to utilize his hold on Helena in order to manipulate good behavior out of her. Courtesy:ABC.com

Preview:Sonny and Carly enjoy a play date with Michael. Recap:Sonny fretted over Michael's first day of school. Warmed by his concern over her son, Carly promised to get him through his jitters. As they played in the park, A.J. sauntered over and taunted them about Sonny going to prison. Carly gleefully told him that the charges against Sonny were dropped and she and Sonny were married. Alexis and Ned regretfully left the island behind and Ned worried that Alexis was ready to call off the wedding after their last fiasco. Alexis assured him that she was ready for marriage and all it entailed--as long as she didn't have to change her name. Ned was still insistent that overwhelming the media with their wedding plans would make the furor die down. Florence informed Gia that she called Columbia and knew that Gia hadn't been in school. She wanted to know what her daughter had been doing all summer. Florence yelled at Taggert and Gia for keeping secrets from her. Taggert tried to run interfe

Preview:The Quartermaines argue after hearing Ned's announcement. Recap: Ned and Alexis prepared to tell the Quartermaines they were getting married. The Quartermaine patriarch was the first one they came upon, but they were lucky enough to circumvent him and share the news with Lila first. Unfortunately, a disapproving Edward managed to overhear anyway. He called all the Quartermaine's together to tell them to stop the wedding. Zander found Emily in the park and she worried that he would be caught. Zander confessed to Emily that she had changed his whole life and asked her to have dinner with him. A torn Emily couldn't commit and urged him to run away when Juan called for her. Chloe shared her new opinions of Stefan with an amused Stefan. She told him that she wanted to know more about him, particularly his childhood. She wondered what had happened to the boy who had such beautiful dreams. Chloe shared her own painful memories of trying to compensate for her father's lack of love by

Preview:Luke gives Helena a deadly embrace! Recap:The media circus invaded the Quartermaine mansion at Ned's request. The Q's were outraged when the press brought up all the family's old scandals. A livid Edward finally threw them all out and blamed Ned for bringing more chaos to the family. Alexis, having re-gained her courage, snapped back at Edward to everyone's surprise and pleasure. Ned gave Alexis the opportunity to call the whole thing off, but she remained determined to have the wedding, Edward or no Edward. Sonny told Carly to stay away from the warehouse since she seemed to cause nothing but trouble even as she tried to help. Carly wanted the chance to prove that she was a capable business person, but Sonny declared that they could either work together or stay married, not do both. Carly obviously chose her marriage and was happy that they were able to discuss a problem without it turning into an argument. Laura returned to work at the hospital and shared her plan to stay in

Preview:Emily reluctantly tells Mac and her parents about Zander. Recap:Helena attempted to remain calm as Luke kept his stranglehold on her neck, but he was determined to have his revenge. Helena managed to stop him by telling him that Lucky would be destroyed if Luke killed her. She told him that Lucky was programmed on many different levels and if she was killed, any one of her operatives could set Lucky off. Though unsure whether or not to believe her, Luke had no choice but to let her go. He warned her that her reprieve was just that, and that if he found out she was lying, all bets were off. Sonny helped Alexis to recover from her fainting spell at the prospect of marriage. She spilled to him how she was afraid that marrying Ned would result in the loss of her independence. Sonny reminded her that if she truly didn't want to marry Ned, a strong woman like her would just say no. She admitted that she loved Ned and wanted to share her life with him, just not necessarily married li

Preview:Nikolas lies to Florence on Gia's behalf. Recap: Amy filled Nikolas in on Laura's forced resignation. He confronted Helena and forcefully told her to stop hurting his family. Helena responded by telling him that he was cut off financially until he could speak to her with respect. Chloe dreamt of Nikolas's confrontation with Helena and reported it to Stefan. Stefan worried that Nikolas wasn't strong enough to continuously go against Helena. Stefan made arrangements to give Nikolas a posthumous bequest of money. Gia tried to sell her mother on Port Charles, but Florence was determined to make her daughter return to New York with her. Gia lied that she couldn't do that because she'd already put down a deposit on an apartment. When Nikolas came into Kelly's, Gia coerced him into lying on her behalf. After Florence left, Nikolas proposed that Gia rent his cottage to help his sudden financial straits. Roy asked Bobbie to meet him for a date and Tony took issue with Bobbie's distra

Preview:Emily longs to help Zander. Recap:Liz returned to Port Charles and headed straight for Lucky's arms. They shared everything that had happened while she was away and reaffirmed their love for each other. Gia loved Nikolas's cottage and told him that she definitely wanted to move in. She was thrown when he suggested that they live there together. After settling who would stay where, they decided to do it, but she didn't want anyone to know about it. Against everyone's wishes, Emily went to see Zander. He asked her to leave because he didn't want her to see him in prison. Emily begged Alexis to defend Zander, but Alexis wouldn't do it and advised Emily to steer clear of him. Emily confessed to Liz and the others that she cared about Zander and wanted to help him. When none of them understood her viewpoint, she ran away. The Quartermaines discussed Emily's strange desire to help Zander as well as Ned's impending marriage to Alexis. They wondered why they seemed to always attract m

Preview:Luke takes out his anger on the prince. Recap:Liz tried to make Emily see reason about Zander. Emily refused to be swayed from her quest to prove Zander's innocence. Lucky and Liz discussed what they should do about Emily and Lucky thought maybe Juan could help. Juan believed that Zander was either using or threatening her. After talking with Liz about Helena, Lucky was horrified to run into her on the pier. Meanwhile, Zander met with Dara and stuck to his story that he didn't kill Ted. Dara advised Zander to give up information about Sorel, but he wouldn't implicate anyone else in the case. Alexis met with Zander who was adamantly opposed to her representing him. Emily saw Zander again and begged him to give the police the whole story. Her belief in him reduced him to tears. A livid Juan watched them through the window. Nikolas helped Gia move into the cottage and they were both surprised by a visit from a disapproving Emily. Gia met her mother at Kelly's to tell her she was

Preview:Will Luke take the final step in his revenge? Recap:Stefan gave his associates instructions to leave him and Chloe alone as they hid in one of the caves. They packed for their trek and set out to hide away. At the cave, Stefan surprised Chloe by complimenting her on her beauty. The man who was tailing Sonny waited outside of the Penthouse and barely missed coinciding with Alexis. Alexis told Sonny that Emily asked her to represent Zander. Sonny said she should take a closer look at the case and let him know if he could help. Carly and Sonny assured a nervous Alexis that if they could make their marriage work, hers would too. Sonny later suggested to Carly that she help Alexis get over her pre-wedding jitters. Laura asked Edward to invest in Deception and he was interested--as long as it would pay off for him. He was willing to help if she gave him over half of the profits. Laura decided to go elsewhere for the help. Elsewhere turned out to be Sonny. He agreed to back her witho

Preview:Chloe finds shelter in the most unlikely of places. Recap:Hannah had a suprise for Taggert that was interrupted by A.J.'s sudden appearance. Hannah refused to let A.J. ruin their evening and she made sandwiches for herself and Taggert. A.J. gave Hannah a book from the Jets game and made a calm and peaceful exit. Chloe and Stefan bonded while hiding out. He had to hide his reaction when he accidentally saw her undressing. When he realized that she was freezing, he pulled her into his arms to keep her warm. He told her stories of his childhood that made Chloe even more sympathetic towards him. Sonny's proposition to Laura was that she hire Carly to work with her at Deception. Laura didn't want to even consider it. When Carly figured out what they were talking about, she said she wouldn't want to work with Laura either. Sonny made the offer too sweet for Laura to refuse, but she did anyway. Helena lost control as Luke threatened Nikolas's life. She told Luke that Lucky was progra

Preview:Lucas pays Roy a back-handed compliment. Recap:An agitated Juan went to see Sonny and asked him to stop Alexis from helping Zander. Juan was unhappy when Sonny told him that he advised Alexis to take the case because he wasn't convinced Zander was a killer. Alexis commanded Zander to tell her everything he knew about Sorel. Though reluctant to do so, Zander confessed the whole story to Alexis. Later, Ned wanted to know why on earth Alexis was defending Emily's kidnapper. She made him understand that she believed Zander deserved a second chance. Juan confronted Zander in prison and demanded that he stay away from Emily. Luke ran into Laura at the hospital and the two managed to be civil to each other. Luke did not, however, tell Laura what he had done to Nikolas. Luke told Gail--who was covering for Kevin--about the deep and deadly programming that Lucky had been through. An eavesdropping Helena made sure that she told Laura everything. Lucky and Liz made plans for their future

Preview:Nikolas pays Luke an unexpected visit. Recap:Laura confronted Luke about his attempt on Nikolas's life. Luke tried to squirm his way out of it, but a furious Laura wouldn't allow it. Luke finally told Laura about Lucky's deep programming and though she was still upset, she was much more understanding. Nikolas paid Luke an unexpected visit and demanded that Luke leave him and Lucky out of his vendetta against the Cassadines. Laura was thrilled that evening when both her sons walked her home. Felicia noted Maxey's change in mood at her party and realized that she had a crush on Lucky. Lucas asked Tony why he didn't like Roy and Tony told him he just wanted his son to take things slowly with Roy. Tony gave Roy a half-hearted apology and said goodnight. Alexis continued to fret about the wedding plans and Ned tried to soothe her, but she suffered a panic attack anyway. He suggested that they hire a wedding planner to take care of all the details. Ned later asked Alan if he would b

Preview:Helena finds a new ally in Florence. Recap:Nikolas was delivered the good news that Stefan had established funds for him outside of the Cassadine estate. While he and Gia shared a lighthearted moment, Helena burst into the cottage unannounced and uninvited. When she was rude to Gia, Nikolas informed his grandmother that he and Gia lived together. One of Stefan's men told him about Nikolas receiving his financial gift and Chloe returned while the man was still there. Stefan faked a fight with the man and Chloe was dismayed that they were discovered before their escape attempt. Bobbie was concerned when Monica pointed out another slip that Bobbie had made with a patient's chart. Florence approached Bobbie about renting the available apartment in the Brownstone. Helena bumped into Florence at the hospital and under the guise of being concerned about Gia, told Florence about Gia's living situation. Alexis met with Zander and told him that the D.A. would reduce the charges against

Preview:How far will Liz and Lucky go? Recap:Liz and Lucky arrived in New York and were pleased by the fabulous hotel suite they had. They were disappointed when they went to the building they were originally going to live in and found it condemned. Liz started to realize that even though they still loved New York, their dreams had changed, but their love hadn't. Feeling stronger than ever, they started to make love. Carly overheard Sonny talking to Michael and told Sonny that she knew he missed his own father. Sonny didn't want to talk about that, but he did bring up Carly working with Laura at Deception. Carly went to see Mike and interrupted thugs beating him up over gambling money. A determined Laura met with Amanda Barrington to ask her to back Deception. Amanda wasn't certain that Laura had enough experience to warrant running a company. Laura was incredulous when Amanda offered to get her a position at a cosmetics counter instead. Laura confided to Scott that she was having tro

Preview:Luke arrived to save Laura! Recap:Laura went along with Stavros' romantic fantasy in the hopes of saving her family and friends. Stavros said that he would compromise by sparing Bobbie and Alexis, but that was the best he could do. That wasn't enough for Laura, especially when Stavros said that he wouldn't spare Lucky. Laura reached out to slap him, and Stavros knocked her to the ground. He faulted Luke for making Laura unable to love him, and he determined to kill Luke immediately. Just then, Luke barged in the room prepared to rescue Laura. Gia pressed Nikolas to go along with his father's demands in order for them to remain together, but Nikolas knew that he would be unable to trick Stavros twice. Instead, he was focused on escaping the locked chamber. Using his status as a Cassadine prince, he convinced one of the guards to release them from the cell. Scott and Roy tried to enlist Lucky in their quest to find the Cassadine lab. Lucky refused because he feared that Helena's

Preview:Roy tries to help Zander make the right decision. Recap:Stefan was given an update on Nikolas and learned that his nephew hadn't touched the funds he'd given him. Stefan worried that when he did, Helena would trace it back to him, but he maintained that Nikolas had to be protected, even if Stefan's cover was blown. Chloe asked Stefan to teach her more martial arts moves. Gia and Nikolas received a surprise visit from Florence. Gia initially tried to cover by saying that Nikolas stopped by to feed his horse, but eventually admitted that she and Nikolas were roommates. Florence demanded that Gia move into the Brownstone with her because Nikolas was using her. Gia refused to leave and Florence left defeated. Nikolas assured Gia that he wasn't using her and they bonded over their familial situations. Bobbie invited Felicia to have Thanksgiving with her family. Felicia wanted to come and also wanted to invite Mac, until Bobbie told her that Luke was invited as well. Bobbie was cert

Preview:Chloe thanks Stefan for caring about her. Recap:Alexis asked Emily if she would be a brideswoman in her wedding. Emily hugged her and agreed to be in the wedding. Carly stopped by and said that she wanted to help Alexis with her wedding plans, much to Alexis's dismay. In the presence of the wedding planner who was on the phone with a reporter, Carly said she was throwing Alexis's wedding shower and that she was going to be her matron of honor. Chloe cooked a nice meal for Stefan to thank him for the way he took care of her in the cave. She learned what he liked from his journal and made him a meal that she knew he loved. Stefan was enchanted by the atmosphere she created for him. They danced and it brought back memories of Jax for Chloe. Stefan was understanding and Chloe innocently kissed him to thank him. Audrey came back to the hospital after her foot injury was healed. Liz checked in on her and filled her in on her trip to New York with Lucky. Emily and Liz gave each other

Preview:Alexis is reduced to tears while looking at dresses Recap:Laura informed Luke that she was moving Lulu and Lesley back to PC. Luke told her that he didn't have any immediate money to give for child support. Laura felt bad for Luke, but was proud to tell him that she was making steps to become totally independent again. Mac knocked on Luke's door to warn him against making death threats and to advise him not to take the law into his own hands. Emily asked Liz to help her look at wedding dresses with Alexis. While waiting for Liz, Mac came into Kelly's and wanted to talk to Em about Zander. Mac didn't believe that Emily knew the whole truth about Zander. He believed that she made up the story about Sorel and Zander was going along with it to save himself. Emily stayed strong and told Mac that Zander was telling the truth. Alexis freaked out when she went to try on wedding dresses and the shopowner told her she would be there all day long. Liz and Emily finally arrived and watche

Preview:Sonny turns his back on his enemy. Recap:Luke plotted to steal the diamond back from Helena. Luke deduced that Helena would stash the diamond someplace very far away. Roy tried to help Luke formulate a plan and reminded him that he would need a partner. Luke was ecstatic to hear that Roy was joining in the adventure. Gia let it slip in front of Emily that she and Nikolas were living together. Nikolas got an emergency call from Ned and Alexis that they needed his and Emily's help. Ned's plan was that he and Alexis would switch identities with Nikolas and Emily. Alexis and Ned changed clothes with the teens and took off. Tammy asked Carly to help her get to Mike. By invoking Sonny's name, Tammy got to Carly and she agreed to take Tammy to Mike. Mike yelled at Carly for bringing Tammy to him, but in the end, he was glad to see her. Tammy later thanked Carly for taking her to Mike. While they talked, Michael slipped out of Kelly's. Liz showed Lucky the vacant room at Kelly's and h

Preview:Carly is relieved to have found Michael. Recap:Carly frantically searched for Michael after he wandered out of Kelly's. Laura found Michael and held onto him until Carly came running. Carly covered Michael with kisses and begged Laura not to tell Sonny because she was sure he would be furious with her. When Sonny saw them, Laura didn't say anything about what happened and Carly tried to cover her fear. Once they put Michael to bed that evening, Carly confessed. Lucky got caught in the buff after locking himself out of his room after taking a shower. A flustered Liz got him the key and asked him if he planned on parading around in a towel all the time. She let him into the room and later gave him a painting she did of Kelly's. They kissed, but stopped before it could go too far. Ned and Alexis skipped town and pretended they were teenagers again. They hid out in a beautiful cottage room. Ned and Alexis made out like teenagers and enjoyed a new level to their relationship. Later

Preview:Stefan makes his move on a willing Chloe. Recap:Felicia found herself drawn into more of Luke's schemes as she helped him research the best way to bring about Helena's downfall. Luke asked her to join him as his partner again, but she knew she couldn't do that because of the girls. Liz locked herself out of the apartment and Lucky let her into his room through the window. He warmed her up when she said she was freezing and they knew they were perilously close to making love again. Lucky went in search of the key and ran into a smitten Maxey. Her heart was broken when Liz came downstairs and intimated that Lucky needed to tuck her in. Hannah told A.J. that she was afraid of hurting him, but he claimed to see through her ploy to keep distance between them. Infuriated, Hannah said again that she wasn't leaving Taggert for him and walked away for what she said was the last time. Stefan and Chloe perfected their chess game and relaxed together. They were so relaxed that Stefan kiss

Preview:Sorel reminds Zander who's boss. Recap:Liz gave Lucky a key to her room. Lucky shocked her by giving her a key to his room in return. Lucky talked to Liz about his future and wondered what he was going to do with the rest of his life. Bobbie grew more concerned when she found out that she hadn't paid Kelly's property taxes. She remembered writing the check, but didn't remember sending it. She confessed to Roy that she was starting to think something was wrong with her. Andreas informed Helena that Nikolas had been left a substantial fortune outside of the Cassidine inheritance. Florence met with Helena because she wanted to ask if Nikolas really did have financial problems. Helena told Florence that Nikolas had over one million dollars. Gia was hurt when Florence told her about Nikolas's money. Florence pleaded with Gia to come home with her, but even though Gia didn't want to stay with Nikolas, she refused to go with Florence. Both Helena and Lucky showed up at the cottage an

Preview:Luke and Laura sign divorce papers on their anniversary. Recap:Juan stopped by the cottage and told Nikolas that he asked Emily to meet him there. He wanted Nikolas to tell Emily to stop seeing Zander. Emily felt betrayed by the set-up and wouldn't listen to Juan at all. Nikolas was furious when Emily railed at him for being too spoiled to understand Zander's predicament. Gia lept to Nikolas's defense and made Emily see that she was being unfair. Scott barged into Luke's office and served him with divorce papers from Laura. Luke signed the papers and realized that it was his and Laura's wedding anniversary. Florence informed Monica that she wanted to work at GH. She and Monica bonded over the difficulties in raising a young daughter. A.J. burst into the Quartermaine mansion to ask the Q's why they weren't stopping Emily from visiting Zander everyday. Monica told him that Emily was upholding her end of the bargain so they had to uphold theirs. Carly thanked Laura again for find

Preview:Emily and Zander reach a new level of friendship. Recap:Felicia and Mac discussed parenting Maxie now that she was going through her difficult teen years. Mac worried that Maxie's crush on Lucky would hurt her in the end, but Felicia assured him they would get her through it. Hannah and Taggert had a romantic date in the kitchen baking holiday bread. While Tammy went to Alexis's shower, Luke went into the kitchen at Kelly's ready to cook. Felicia couldn't help but be charmed by his zest for the task. As he and Felicia playfully chatted, a fire started in the kitchen. Alexis was stunned to hear that Zander wasn't planning on testifying. She warned him that his erratic behavior wasn't going to help him save his life. Zander was shocked when Sonny showed up and displayed no sympathy or understanding for him. When Sonny swore that he could protect Emily, Zander changed his mind again about testifying. Emily was so ecstatic when Zander told her the news that she kissed him! Lucky a

Preview:Luke and Felicia almost give in to temptation. Recap:Carly asked Johnny to take the camera away from the photographer who snapped Alexis holding a teddy. Alexis stopped her from doing that because she was worried that the press would use it against her. Monica accused Carly of setting Alexis up and no one rose to her defense. When everyone left, Carly offered Alexis the opportunity to yell at her as well, but Alexis wasn't angry with Carly at all. Hannah received an invitation to A.J.'s birthday party and showed up at the hotel expecting a gala event. Instead, she found an empty room and a table for two. Hannah was upset that he set her up again and she told him that she showed up because she wanted to help him celebrate the fact that he was still alive. A.J. told her he would remain sober if she would be his sponsor, but Hannah walked out, leaving A.J. to toast his birthday alone. Sonny was pleased that Laura wanted to go through with the deal. Laura wanted to have a trial ru

Preview:Sorel's men corner Carly. Recap:Luke asked Alexis to help him fight Helena, but she refused to help him when she learned that he had kidnapped Nikolas. Nikolas and Alexis agreed that they had to keep an eye on Helena. Ned assured Alexis that the press had forgotten about Eddie's Angel, until a picture of Alexis holding the teddy at her shower arrived. Chloe dreamed that Helena put the Ice Princess in a safe deposit box. She also saw some discs and a note from Faison to Helena saying that the discs were the key to controlling Lucky and Luke. Later, Chloe's vision dimmed and she collapsed. Sonny was thrown when Florence came up to him at Kelly's and said she had known his stepfather Deke. Florence later told Taggert that she wished he had not become a cop like Deke. After Florence left, Taggert advised Gia to go back to school like Florence wanted her to do. Carly was upset when she learned that Bobbie had invited Hannah, Taggert, Mac, and Liz to Thanksgiving dinner and refused

Preview:Old friends find a new way of communicating. Recap:Carly fought to get away from Sorel's men but they wouldn't let her go. Mike tried to come to her rescue but they pushed him into the garage cans. Just as they were getting ready to tear into Carly, Sonny and his men blasted onto the scene. Sonny ordered Johnny to take care of Mike and he took Carly home. Not wanting any more trouble, Carly told Sonny that the men who attacked her were just thieves and weren't affiliated with Sorel. Sonny put Benny on the men's trail anyway and then yelled at Carly for putting herself in harm's way. He held onto her tightly and told her that he couldn't lose her. Ned discovered the fax of Alexis wearing the teddy. Alexis read through her email and wasn't surprised to have received 942 emails all about "Eddie's Angel." Things got worse when Edward burst in and said he was putting a stop to everything. Edward told them to keep the media away from their wedding proceedings or else Ned would be ma

Preview:The Quatermaines celebrate Thanksgiving with their usual flair. Recap:Carly suffered the after affects of her attack and was too bruised and sore to even get out of bed. She wanted to go to Bobbie's for Thanksgiving dinner, but Sonny thought it would be a good idea to stay home with Michael. He cooked a meal for the three of them and the new family ate their first Thanksgiving meal in the bedroom. Bobbie and Roy prepared a Thanksgiving feast for their extended families and friends. Tony shared pleasant memories of past holidays with Bobbie and thanked her for being such a forgiving person. Gia cooked dinner for Nikolas and herself and was surprised when he told her that he had invited Liz, Lucky, Emily and Juan. Lucky teased Nikolas about his potential attraction to Gia while a sad Juan fretted when Emily didn't show up. They settled in for a nice meal, but Gia decided at the last minute to go to the Brownstone for dinner with her mother and Taggert. On her way to the cottage,

Preview:Felicia is astounded by Luke's latest disguise. Recap:Felicia and Mac met at the courthouse to file for divorce. They divided their assets amicably though it pained Felicia to discuss ending her marriage. Luke put on his Darius Cassadine disguise and went to court to request all documents filed about the Cassadines and the Cassadine estate. Felicia spied him and tried to keep Mac away so that he wouldn't catch Luke. Felicia pushed Luke into a broom closet and jumped in with him. Chloe was ready to try to escape the island, but Stefan didn't want to risk her life in the storm. Fearing her medical condition would worsen, Chloe insisted that they leave immediately, storm or no storm. Seeing how determined she was, Stefan promised her they would leave. Chloe overheard Stefan talking to his associate. Liz asked Emily to go with her to get a prescription for birth control pills. They discussed the safety factor and Emily was happy to hear that Liz had also bought a package of condom

Preview:Lesley and Lulu pay Laura a visit at her new office. Recap:After Lucky found Liz's birth control pills, she told him that she wasn't trying to pressure him to have sex. Lucky surprised her by saying that he no longer wanted to wait. He said that he finally realized that he would never hurt her, programming or no programming. Lucky bought Liz sixteen roses for every month they had been apart and he asked her to go away with him. Liz agreed without hesitation. Stefan was relieved that Chloe hadn't heard most of his conversation with his associate. He told her that he was arguing with the man to put him off the scent. They put their escape plan into action and Stefan knocked out one guard while Chloe took care of another. Chloe was elated when they got a boat started and sped away. Luke and Felicia were locked in the maintenance closet. Felicia managed to pick the lock and get them out of there. They tried to scurry away, but Felicia ran into Dara. Dara started off trying to apol

Preview: Recap:Alexis and Ned argued about setting their honeymoon date because he had a gig with his band and she had Zander's court case. Meanwhile, Edward called the press and told them that Alexis would be signing a prenuptial agreement that afternoon. When Edward brought the papers over, Ned pitched a fit. He was shocked when Alexis thought the prenup was a good idea. They eventually signed the papers, but Ned worried that Alexis really didn't want to be married at all. She assured him that she wanted to be with him forever and Ned promised that he would do everything in his power to make sure they lasted. Juan told Emily that he was making a promotional appearance at the mall and asked her if she was going to be there. Though clearly reluctant, Emily agreed to go. As he celebrated the successful event later with Gia and Nikolas, Emily slipped out to call the jail. Juan interrupted her call to comment about her obsession with Zander. Florence and Monica got even better acquainted

Preview:Stefan returns from the grave! Recap:Nikolas praised Gia to Ned and tried to convince him to hire her based on Gia's help with Juan's promotional appearance. Ned thought that L&B still wasn't stable enough to support another staff member, but told Nikolas he would consider it. Unfortunately, Gia blew her chances when Ned caught her making a deal on Juan's behalf. A.J. overheard Ned yelling at Gia and offered her a job as his Public Relations assistant for the football team. Carly had a business lunch with Sonny who was impressed with her ideas for Deception. Her other major concern was that Michael's routine not be upset and she asked Sonny if he would pick him up and take him to the park. Carly later met Mike at Kelly's and suggested that he go to the park because Letitia would be there with Michael. Mike went to the park and apologized to an initially unresponsive Sonny. Just as Mike was going to leave, Sonny said he was surprised that Mike had the courage to come back. Liz

Preview:Roy and Bobbie get into serious danger. Recap:Gia bubbled over with enthusiasm for her job as A.J.'s Public Relations assistant. She was even happier when he gave her an advance on her salary. Taggert was incensed to learn that they were working together, but eventually calmed down. Hannah warned Gia that A.J. might be trying to use her, but Gia threw it up in Hannah's face that she was the one stringing A.J. along while still dating Taggert. Luke asked for Felicia's help with his latest plan. He wanted Felicia to dress up as Darius Cassadine's sister Olga. Felicia worried that scheming with him would get her arrested, but Luke convinced her that it would all work out without Felicia or her girls getting in trouble. Nikolas was overjoyed to see his uncle and broke down in tears in Stefan's arms. Nikolas apologized for not trying to find him, but Stefan assured him that he could never have known. Nikolas later gave Alexis the happy news that her brother was alive and she ran to

Preview:Liz and Lucky finally make love. Recap:Alexis reunited with Stefan and told him that she knew the whole time that he was alive. They were all on hand when Chloe received her medical report. Tony said that the damage was much more extensive than he would have liked, but he had high hopes that she would recover if she continued with her treatment. When Ned took Chloe back to the Penthouse, Alexis informed Stefan that she and Ned were getting married and he was less than thrilled to hear that news. Laura was happy to hear from Nikolas that Stefan was alive, though she hated the fact that Helena had manipulated all of their lives so badly. Nikolas asked Laura what her feelings were for his uncle. She told him that she would always care for Stefan, but she was no longer in love with him. Luke and Felicia posed as Cassadines to try and get the password for the Cassadines account. Luke distracted the Cassadine's lawyer as Felicia searched the man's desk for his computer password. The

Preview:Stefan Returns. Recap:Helena discussed her plans to commit Nikolas with Andreas. She realized that with Stefan dead, there was no real opponent to stop her. Just as she was gloating over her plans, Stefan walked in. He lorded his return over her head and made her aware that she had orchestrated his and Chloe's kidnapping. When she asked him why he came back, he told her that he missed her and he grabbed her in a forceful hug. Helena tenderly caressed his face and he pulled away. Helena suspected that Chloe was Stefan's new achilles heel and planned on using that to her advantage. The Quartermaines welcomed Chloe back home and invited her to live with them at the mansion. In spite of Edward's overbearing nature and the general insanity of the household, she decided to move in. Stefan visited to make sure Chloe was alright and he let the Quartermaines know that he still considered himself Chloe's protector. Ned asked Alexis if she wanted to move into Jax's Penthouse since Chloe

Preview:Old adversaries renew their animosity. Recap:Carly was furious that Laura had redecorated the office without getting her input. Carly didn't think that Laura's style sent the proper image of beauty and glamour. Laura eventually agreed that she should have consulted Carly first, but things came to a head again when Laura thought they should relaunch the Face of Deception. Carly wanted to go with newer ideas, but they agreed to compromise. Chloe stopped by to see Carly and they decided to work together to plan Alexis's bachelorette party. Dara read an article defaming Mac and the PC Police Department. Mac advised them all to ignore the bad press and concentrate on getting to the truth of the Zander Smith case. Dara felt that if Zander was guilty, they shouldn't cut him any special deals. Zander worried that something was going to happen to him before he could testify. When Alexis came to stand by Zander as he gave his statement, Mac informed her that the deal was off. Alexis tol

Preview:Alexis cozies up to the stripper at her party. Recap:Luke fielded calls from creditors and lied that he was all paid up. Alexis invited him to Ned's bachelor party. She wanted him to go and say nice things about her because she was worried that no one would. Luke decided to go once he realized that all of the poker playing Quartermaines would be there and he desperately needed their money. A.J. assured Alan he wouldn't go near the bar at Ned's party because he brought his own flask. No one at Ned's party was in a jovial mood. Juan was brooding about Emily, Tony and Alan were complaining about A.J., and Edward hated everything. When A.J. and Ned argued, Edward took A.J.'s flask away and discovered that it was filled with water. They accused him of pretending to be drunk as a way to run away from his responsibilities and he didn't deny it. The evening eroded even further when a giant cake was wheeled in and a woman who looked and sounded like Ned's ex-wife Lois jumped out. Felic

Preview:Chloe doesn't want to hear any of Helena's lies. Recap:Alexis and Ned tried to recover from their respective bachelor parties and Ned confessed that he thought A.J. had hired the stripper at her party as well as the woman who popped out of the cake at his party. Alexis thought that maybe the press had staged the event. While Bobbie worried that something was wrong with her mind, Roy was more convinced that someone was deliberately gaslighting her. Roy talked to her bank and discovered that Bobbie had a Swiss bank account with a lot of money in it. Bobbie claimed to have no knowledge of how the account was open or where the money came from. Felicia and Mac discussed buying the girls Christmas presents and decided to shop together to avoid buying the same presents. They also talked about the Cassadines and Mac was surprised that she knew about the Ice Princess. Later that day. Mac ran into Felicia and Luke at the docks and asked if they were planning on leaving town again. Carly

Preview:Sonny and Carly share an intimate moment at home. Recap:Stefan insisted to Chloe that he hadn't set up the kidnapping and pretended dismay at her lack of faith in him. His argument was that he had no motive for kidnapping her and reminded her that he would never have deliberately left Nikolas alone. Chloe countered that he probably trusted Alexis to take care of his nephew. She eventually conceded that he wasn't behind the kidnapping and she agreed to have dinner with him. Roy thought that Jerry Jacks was behind Bobbie's mysterious Swiss bank account. Bobbie didn't believe that Jerry would have done anything to hurt her, but Roy thought it was a way for Jerry to get back at him. Going through some old notes he had taken while investigating Jerry and Sorel, Roy discovered that Bobbie's account matched and account of Jerry's. Bobbie still believed that someone was trying to make it look like Jerry had sabotaged her. Carly was terrified when she walked into Benny and Sonny's conv

Preview:Nikolas threatens Helena's life. Recap:Ned informed Edward and Chloe that he would not let A.J. participate in the wedding because of A.J.'s schemes. Edward and Chloe promised to keep A.J. in line and Ned assented to letting A.J. remain in the wedding. Alan and Monica stormed in, assuming Edward had summoned them for some trivial matter. Stefan came in and said he had called the meeting. He told the Quartermaines that they needed to support him in his bid for trusteeship of the hospital or they would be in danger of losing their funding. Chloe supported Stefan and told the family to as well. Just as Chloe was telling Ned that Stefan would never hurt her, Stefan was dictating a fictional letter from Jax to Chloe ending their relationship for good. On the anniversary of his father's death, Nikolas went to the island to honour him. He asked Stefan if he would have liked Stavros. Stefan assured him that Stavros would have been proud of his son. Stefan also clued Nikolas in to Hele

Preview:Sonny, Carly, and Michael share their first Christmas tradition. Recap:Ned was incredulous to learn that the minister had cancelled the wedding rehearsal and he asked Lila for help in breaking the news to Alexis. Lila advised him that if he knew he was marrying the right woman, he didn't need a rehearsal. Reginald, Edward, and Emily shopped for a Christmas tree and Edward was up in arms when Reginald picked one that he said spoke to him. Emily was thrilled when Lucky stopped by and helped her decorate the tree and told her that he supported her decision to stick by Zander. Chloe had to go back to GH for more tests and Stefan was on hand when she received the good news that she was doing much better. She shared the glad tidings with Ned who wasn't pleased to learn that she had been with Stefan. He reminded her again that Stefan wasn't the good man she believed him to be. Roy was prepared to contact his friends at the FBI to try and get to the bottom of Bobbie's sudden wealth. B

Preview:Luke steals bounty from Stefan's safe. Recap:After dropping off a little Christmas tree, Chloe promised to help Stefan decorate Wyndemere for Christmas. When they were gone, Luke stole money, Cassadine documents and the Cassadine seal ring from Stefan's safe. Laura approached Liz about being the new Face of Deception model. Liz didn't think it was such a good idea mostly because she didn't want to work with Carly, but also because she didn't have any modeling experience. Roy told Bobbie that her seeming memory lapses weren't her fault. He told her that he believed Larkin was behind everything because he was trying to get back at them for putting him away. Roy assured Bobbie that he was going to take care of her and find the proof that would keep Larkin permanently in jail. After A.J. meddled in her kitchen, Cook refused to serve the food for Ned and Alexis's rehearsal dinner so they ended up ordering the standard pizzas. The dinner degenerated into an all-out brawl when Carly

Preview:Alexis prepares to become the sixth Mrs. Ned Ashton. Recap:Scott and Serena joined Laura and Lulu for Christmas tree trimming and Amy remarked that it was just like old times. Luke stopped by before leaving town to say goodbye to Lulu and he and Laura shared an awkward goodbye as well. Bobbie confronted Luke about his Cassadine obsession and told him he was ruining his life. Before Luke could leave, Mac asked him about the theft that occurred at Wyndemere. Luke pretended innocence and avoided having Mac search his bag which contained all the Cassadine contraband. Felicia, who had also come to say goodbye, promised Mac that she wasn't leaving town with Luke. She did however, plant a passionate goodbye kiss on Luke. Ned and Alexis prepared for their wedding day. Ned assured Brooke Lynn that she was always his number one priority. Lila gave Alexis a six-pence for luck and Alexis was horrified when it rolled under a big armoire. She recovered the coin and was even more convinced o

Preview:Laura and Scott make new Christmas memories together. Recap:Alexis allowed Nikolas to walk her down the aisle, but then had more horrible visions of the future with Ned. After seeing herself in pearls surrounded by Ned and children, Alexis panicked and ran out of the church. Ned informed the guests that there wouldn't be a wedding and Alan backed him up. Meanwhile, the trucker dropped Alexis off at Jake's. Helena took great pleasure in Alexis's misery. Stefan asked her if she had anything to do with the thievery at Wyndemere. She scoffed at his accusations and told Stefan he had better enjoy the few triumphs he'd had because he was almost finished. Scott and Laura shared memories of their youth with Lulu and Serena. As Scott and Laura put the angel on the tree, Laura had a memory of when she and Scott were young and sharing their first Christmas together. Laura asked Scott if he would come and work with her at Deception as corporate counsel. Scott thought he would clash with C

Preview:Alexis has to face Ned after leaving him at the altar. Recap:Zander told Emily that he felt confident that as long as Sonny was protecting him, he would be fine. He asked her if she would still care about him if he was finally out of jail. He wanted to know if they would ever be more than friends. Emily admitted that she wanted them to have a chance at something more, but she needed time. At home, Emily fantasized about dancing with Zander. Carly and Hannah got into a spat when Carly had nothing nice to say to A.J. Defending Carly, Bobbie threw A.J. out of Kelly's and Hannah left with him. Carly flipped when the teens showed up and she found out that Liz was going to do a test shoot for Deception. She asked Gia if she would be interested in doing a test shoot as well and Gia enthusiastically accepted. Carly received a call from Sonny and was worried that he wouldn't be home for Christmas. A.J. thanked Hannah for her support but told her that he didn't need it. Telling her to s

Preview:Stefan helps Chloe deal with her sadness about Jax. Recap:Roy wanted Bobbie to keep an eye out for Larkin because he was worried that something might happen to her. He promised he wouldn't let her be hurt. He went to the station to ask Taggert for help in finding Larkin. Roy wanted to tell Hannah for her own protection, but Taggert thought Hannah might run after Larkin herself so he suggested keeping quiet. Roy refused to allow that and commanded that Taggert would tell her or he would. While running in the park, Chloe ran into Alexis who refused to let Chloe comfort her about the missed wedding. Alexis felt that she didn't deserve sympathy when she had devastated Ned so completely. Ned told Nikolas to book him a tour in Australia so he could leave town for awhile. He also told Nikolas that he and Alexis were over. A visiting Edward told Ned to get his bride back because Alexis was the woman he needed. Stefan put a trace on the letter from "Jax" to Chloe and also told his asso

Preview:Sonny came home in time for Christmas. Recap:Laura made sure that Gia understood that she was only being considered for a test shoot, that she wasn't guaranteed the job. Gia told Laura that she understood it was only a test, she just wanted a chance. She later confessed to Nikolas that she didn't think she had a chance. Nikolas felt badly when he didn't invite Gia to the surprise birthday party they were having for Laura. Scott brought by contracts that he and Laura needed to go over because Deception was in jeopardy. It turned out the contracts were just a ruse. He wanted to give Laura a birthday present which was a placard proclaiming her president and CEO. They kissed and she became even more emotional when her family came in with presents and cake for her. Mac didn't believe that Zander was really receiving death threats and told him he didn't think any of it was true. Mac reminded him that even if he testified against Sorel, his life was seriously in danger. Roy and Mac c

Preview:Zander is set free. Recap:Christmas traditions were alive and well at GH when everyone gathered for the annual Christmas party. Alan read about the birth of Christ from the Bible to the children and all assembled. Roy told Bobbie he had never seen the letter or picture she found. The picture was of Leo, the young man that Roy helped put in prison who was later killed there. The letter was from Leo's sister Melissa. Roy thought that since Larkin was an agent on Leo's case, he was the one who planted the letter at Roy's. Though Alexis promised that Zander would soon be free, they were surprised when Dara said his bail was set at two million dollars. A cool Alexis said she knew of a way to get the bail money. Ned stopped at the station to take Emily to the Christmas party, but she didn't want to leave Zander. Ned wished Alexis a good Christmas, but there was no warmth between them. Things were icy when Laura ran into Mac and Felicia. Felicia said she understood how Mac felt whene

Preview:A devastated Carly begs Sonny not to die. Recap:In the aftermath of the shooting, Zander was hit and Sonny was seriously wounded. As they waited for the paramedics, Sonny asked Alexis to tell Carly that he loved her. Reginald and Letitia enjoyed a romantic evening at the Quartermaine mansion--at least until A.J. burst in and ruined everything. Then Ned and Chloe came in so Reginald gave up on his plans. Chloe badgered Ned to fight for Alexis, but he was adamant that if Alexis didn't want him, he didn't want her either. Gia chided Nikolas for not telling Stefan that they were living together. Nikolas promised that even if Stefan hated the idea, he wouldn't make her move out. Liz painted Christmas murals in Lucky's room for a present. She also gave him a guitar to replace the one he lost in the fire. Lucky gave her a diamond teardrop necklace and sang to Elizabeth. A gracious Carly let Michael spend some time with the Qaurtermaines and suggested that in the new year they spend e

Preview:Zander and Juan have it out. Recap:Mac told Taggert to keep an open mind in regards to the shooting to make sure no judgement was rushed. He didn't want the department to be at fault for not covering every angle. Alan yelled at Emily for putting herself into danger and refusing to see how Zander was no good for her. Zander told Alan to back off and Emily had to hold her father back from attacking Zander. Taggert assigned a cop to guard Zander and told Alan that Emily was probably not in as much danger, but he wanted her to be careful. Juan went to the hospital to warn Zander to stay away from Emily. Edward was determined to get Mac fired for allowing the shooting to happen in front of the PCPD. Chloe and A.J. tried to make him see that his real anger was over the fact that Emily was almost killed. At the station, Felicia was the only one able to get through to him and make him realize that Mac was trying to do his job to the best of his ability. Felicia asked Mac if he would t

Preview:Ned and Alexis reunite. Recap:Zander woke up in the hospital to find Alan looming over him. Alan asked for Zander's word that he would stay out of Emily's life. Meanwhile, Emily told Monica that she couldn't stop her from seeing Zander. Zander advised Emily that her parents had valid points about her not being with him. Taggert later told Zander that upon his discharge, he would be taken into protective custody by the PCPD. Emily called Alexis who came in and said that she would be making arrangements for Zander. Those arrangements turned out to be accomodations at Alexis's Penthouse. Bobbie found out about Sonny's shooting and comforted Carly by assuring her that he would be fine. After looking at Sonny's chart, Bobbie talked to Monica and Carly overheard them saying that Sonny's chances of survival were slim. Letitia brought Michael for a visit and though he remained unconscious, Sonny squeezed Michael's hand. Mac questioned Laura because of her connection to Sonny. A bluste