General Hospital Celebrates Its 62nd Anniversary With a Special Tribute to Monica — and Some Upsetting News from Lucy

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Laura’s up on the landing, looking down on the nurses station as Sonny shows up beside her. She says he always shows up when it counts, then they head down to the main floor, talking about unveiling the new state of the art cardiac center.

Traci rushes up in the elevator with the news that Monica isn’t well enough to make it to the dedication of the center that has her name. They talk about how much she’d done for the hospital — especially financially — and Laura says she’ll also be grateful for how kind Monica was to her.

Curtis Worries Over the Donor

Elsewhere, Alexis thanks Curtis for encouraging her to go to the AA meeting, saying she feels safer going to ones at the hospital than closer to home. He heads over to say high to Laura and he tells her that someone from Aurora Media will be there too.

She laments that Kevin can’t make it, but asks Curtis how excited Portia is. She’ll feel better once the cardiac care center is open. He heard there’s an anonymous donor. Laura muses that the mystery donor is someone who had a contentious relationship with Monica over the years, but admired her, too.

But when she says it’s best if their name is left off the center, he worries about the hospital being tied to them. Laura shrugs it off. The hospital brings out the best in everyone.

Alexis Shares a Moment With Sonny and Laura

Alexis, meanwhile, finds Sonny at the memorial wall, counting his blessings. She notes it can be tough to find blessings sometimes, then they move to talking about how stunning the new atrium is. Which Sonny should know, Alexis says, since he’s the anonymous donor. She just happened to see the paperwork.

Sonny acknowledges that Monica “hates me, but I respect the hell out of her.” He leaves and Laura comes over to talk about the big day with Alexis and break the news that Monica can’t be there for it.

Laura mentions Lulu running into Alexis at the PCPD, and Laura wishes she could do more to thank Alexis for giving her child for her own. Alexis insists Laura shouldn’t be sorry, but Laura starts tearing up saying she is. “Sam didn’t die so Lulu could live,” Alexis assures Laura. Sam wanted to save Lulu, so they should focus on her bravery and gift and heroism.

Laura hugs Alexis and assures her they’ll honor Sam by honoring her life and love. Laura then runs back into Curtis and admits she’s worried about doing the speech without Monica there. Curtis assures her Aurora will get every word for Monica to read. They reflect on his time in the wheelchair and how much the hospital and its doctors did.

It’s General Hospital’s 62nd Anniversary

Felicia comes upon Carly and Donna and they all decide to go take a look at Bobbie’s photo. Felicia tells them that today is the hospital’s 62nd anniversary. Donna says hi to grandma and Felicity and Carly reflect on how much Bobbie meant to them, and how much she loved being a nurse.

Terry heads into Portia’s office and reminds her that it’s General Hospital’s 62nd anniversary. They go out to take a look at the beautiful new center, thanking the contractor as he finishes up. Terry and Portia agree Monica would love her namesake, and mention they’re both so inspired by her.

Lucy Makes Her Pitch to Sidwell

Lucy knocks on Sidwell’s door, posters in hand for her proposal. She has four words for him: General Hospital Nurses Ball! She gets in and goes through the Ball, from the first one in 1994, to the millions they raised over the years. And the dresses. All her dresses (which we flash to).

Then Lucy gives an impassioned sales pitch about how great the cause is. “Lucy,” Sidwell stops her. “The cause. What is it?” She’s so happy he asked! It was conceived as an HIV/AIDS care fundraiser. It may seem less prevalent here, but it’s still a huge global problem.

She tells Jenz about Stone and Robin, and her dear friend and co-chair, Jon Hanley. She lost so many people to the disease, which is why she still does it. She tears up as she talks, then suggests that this could be the perfect opportunity for Sidwell to change people’s perception if he helps out with the — “Yes.” He’ll do it, on one condition. He’ll underwrite the entire Nurses Ball.

Maxie Brings Gifts for Everyone

Anna’s in a hospital room, giving blood and on the phone with Robin, filling her in on the cardiac care center. Mac shows up to give Anna a ride home.

Deanna and Amy find Maxie in the hospital office with gift bags as a thank you to all the nurses. They thank her and she asks if they can help distribute them. Of course! Amy goes through one of the bags at the nurses’ station, amazed at the Deception swag, and Maxie says the nurses are more than worth it.

Felicia comes over, marveling at Maxie’s thoughtful present for the hospital’s anniversary. Then Stella shows up and Maxie hands both of them gift bags for themselves.

Tracy’s Grateful to Monica

We flash through the memorial photos on the wall as Tracy gazes fondly at them. Stella shows up, figuring she’d find Tracy there, with all that’s going on. Tracy admits she likes the quiet, and these loved ones can’t talk back. She tells Stella that Monica can’t make it, sadly, since the hospital wouldn’t be standing if it wasn’t for Monica.

Ned finds his mom at the wall, where she reflects on her dad pitting Alan and Tracy against each other. But then Alan committed the ultimate betrayal: becoming a doctor. She was always jealous of him following his dreams. But his choices — including Monica — got them entwined with the hospital, which she’s so grateful for.

In the Final Moments

Sonny finds Donna and Carly in the chapel, and the tot runs off to say a prayer for Michael. They’ve been there so much over the years, but Carly doesn’t associate the hospital with pain. There are so many happy memories, right up to the doctors saving Michael’s life. Sonny says Michael will pull through — because of us, Carly tells him when he says that’s all Carly’s influence.

In the new atrium, Laura breaks the news to Portia and Terry that Monica won’t be coming, so they’ll have to get started without her.

Anna finds Sonny out on the patio, saying she spoke with Robin and they talk a bit about Stone and how scared they were when Robin got HIV. She was so beautiful and brave, Sonny recalls as Anna laments she wasn’t there for Robin back then. But she wasn’t alone, Anna says, because of Sonny. She gives him a kiss from Robin and whispers “Thank you,” before heading in.

Sonny joins her as Terry and Portia unveil the Dr. Monica Quartermaine Cardiac Care Center. They say some kind words about how inspiring Monica is, then Laura delivers her speech commemorating the center and the hospital’s 62nd anniversary. “I believe that General Hospital represents us at our best.”

They unveil the sign, with a small photo of Monica. As everyone gazes proudly at it, Lucy bursts in, Sidwell in hand and tells them all that he’s agreed to be the sole underwriter of the Nurses Ball. Everyone looks incredibly uncomfortable and awkwardly clap to an oblivious Lucy.