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Laura drops by Lulu’s new place and tells her how proud she is of her and that this is going to be a wonderful home. Laura can’t stay but offers to come back later to help her unpack. Lulu says she’s good, and Dante appears. Dante says hello to Laura and then heads off to find the fuse panel to flip some switches.
Laura can see that Lulu doesn’t need her help. Lulu admits she enjoys Dante’s company, but will always need her mom. Laura is happy she’s found a wonderful home, but her home is also Lulu’s home, always. They embrace, and Laura heads out.
Dante returns and announces the electrical outlets are working, so it looks like she’s back on her feet. Lulu says not quite, but soon. She still needs a job and has put some feelers out with a local paper to write for them from home. Dante thinks that will let her spend more time with the kids, and Rocco could use time with his mom.
Later, they sit on the porch, and Dante brings out lemonade in the glasses they got when they took Rocco to Disney. Lulu can’t believe they are still around. Dante explains that when she got sick, he packed up everything he thought she considered important. Lulu receives a call back from the paper, and they have accepted one of the three story pitches she submitted. Dante asks which one, and Lulu reveals it’s one on adoption.
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Lois Lies to Brook Lynn and Chase
At the Quartermaine mansion, Brook Lynn and Chase tell Lois that they have decided to adopt and could use Lois’ help. Brook Lynn wants to use the same adoption agency that placed her baby.
Ned walks in and asks what he hears about a child. Ned learns that Brook Lynn and Chase are considering adopting, and he is thrilled. Adopting Leo was one of the best days of his life, and he and Lois will do what they can to help. Lois suddenly gets a call from a friend she’s trying to lock down for the Nurses Ball, and she rushes off.
Lois, in actuality, talks to her mom and tells her Brook Lynn wants to know what agency they used to place her baby, when they both know there was no agency involved.
Lois returns to the group, and Ned leaves to finalize the legal papers regarding the deal between Monica and the Port Charles land trust. Once he’s gone, Brook asks her mom for the name of the agency. Lois says the adoption was through St. Ignatius, but they closed their adoption offices fifteen years ago.
Ezra Sucks Up to Tracy
At the Metro Court, Ezra runs into Tracy and hopes they can put the crypt dispute behind them. He says if she needs a friend at City Hall… She orders him to sit down and says, despite his connection to Drew, she does like his idea to put Sonny out of business. He brings up the esplanade, but she doesn’t want to hear that word ever again. She knows his referendum is really about getting rid of Sonny, and she wants to shut him down and get him out of the lives of people she cares about.
Ezra asks if Tracy’s ready to put her money where her mouth is. Tracy writes him a check. Ezra warns her that if she aligns herself with his side, she will be going up against Sonny’s friends. Laura walks in, and Ezra notes that their mayor is included in that list.
Laura approaches Ezra and Tracy, and Ezra lets her know the early polling shows Sonny’s days on the pier are numbered. He suggests she jump on board their position against him. Laura says she doesn’t make decisions on what’s best for Port Charles based on polls. Tracy tells Ezra that she has his money, so go.
Laura sits down with Tracy and can’t believe she gave Ezra money, and warns her she can’t trust him. Tracy doesn’t, but thinks Laura needs to listen to him. Laura says Ezra is a panderer and asks if Tracy is so desperate to get rid of Sonny that she’d work with that guy. Tracy argues that Sonny has been a blight on her family and Port Charles for decades.
Tracy says she wanted to warn Laura before she makes her position vocally known regarding Sonny and the vote. Tracy says ridding Port Charles of the mafia is what is best for the town. Laura warns chasing Sonny out won’t get rid of the mob, and she believes driving Sonny out will invite someone much worse, like Jenz Sidwell, to move in and take over.
Tracy knows Sonny is the devil they know, but she’s willing to take the chance on a new devil. Laura says Ezra wants her resignation, and asks if Tracy does too. Tracy assures her she doesn’t, but Laura should distance herself from Sonny while she can.
Nina and Portia Find a Way to Get to Drew
Nina and Portia meet to plot against Drew. Portia calls Drew a master manipulator. Nina complains that Willow sees him as a hero, and she has no idea who he is and what he’s done. Portia says if Nina knows something that can drive them apart, she should tell Willow.
Nina explains she doesn’t have proof and can’t risk Willow not believing her. Portia understands and brings up Drew’s decision to present this risky surgery to Kai. She says Drew lures people into these situations with promises, and then, when things go wrong, he accuses the people of doing it to themselves. Nina thinks they need to set a trap of their own for Drew.
Ezra sits at the bar, and a woman joins him, smiles, and jokes with him. Nina and Portia take note, and Portia wonders why that woman is with that troll. Nina recognizes the blonde.
Nina walks over to Ezra and the woman, introduces herself, and the woman introduces herself as Jacinda. Nina assumes she’s a model, explains she could have work for her in the pages of Crimson, and gives Jacinda her card.
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Nina returns to Portia, who can’t believe she’s scouting for models at a time like this. Nina tells her, “That woman is no model.” Ezra leaves with Jacinda, and Nina explains that the woman is a prostitute, whom she had to have removed from the hotel several times when she was the co-owner of the hotel. Nina suggests they may have a job for Jacinda.
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Carly Argues With Jason
Jason stops by Carly’s, and she says she’s found a way to get Willow away from Michael’s kids for good. She has Diane ready to go to court, including securing a date, the minute Michael returns to town. Jason believes this is a bad idea, and they don’t know what Michael wants. Jason says the only people who can fix this are Willow and Michael, which is why Willow is going to Germany to see Michael.
Carly learns Jason pushed Willow to talk to Michael, and calls it a terrible decision. She explains that Michael is still in love with Willow, so that tramp will whine and cry to get what she wants from Michael. Jason believes Michael would see through that, and he might be the only one who can make her see she’s making terrible choices. Carly says she won’t call off Diane, and there’s nothing Willow can do to stop her from making sure Michael gets his kids.
Willow Stuns Drew
At Drew’s, he tells Willow he’s finalized the legal details to make sure the kids never end up with Carly should something happen to her or Michael. Willow asks if he can put his lawyers on hold, as she doesn’t want to push Michael any more, given the state he’s in. Drew notes they really don’t know how Michael is doing, if he’s getting better or not. All they have is what Carly says. Willow tells Drew that before this goes any further legally, she needs to face her husband.
Drew is stunned and calls this a bold move. Willow says if Carly is lying about his condition, then she needs to know so they can figure out how to move forward. Drew doesn’t know if Michael will want to talk to her, but Willow says all she has is Carly’s take on why Michael served her divorce and custody papers, so she needs to hear Michael’s side. Drew says she’s never mentioned wanting to see Michael before, so what changed? Willow admits she talked to Jason.
Drew insists Jason cannot be trusted and is only looking out for Michael, but Willow believes he is right about this. Drew admits Jason might have a point, and this could bring peace. Drew suggests he go with her, and they make a trip out of it, but she wants to do this on her own. If Michael found out he came with her, he’d take it the wrong way, and he wouldn’t be wrong. Drew tells her that he supports her one hundred percent, but clearly his face shows concern.
Drew tells her how proud he is of her and that he’ll miss her. They kiss, and things turn passionate as they head to the bedroom and make love.
On the next General Hospital, Cody waits to be seen at the hospital. Brook Lynn asks him why she’d be annoyed with him. Ric asks Molly, “If Ava’s in my life, then you’re not going to be?” Alexis and Diane sit down to go over some rules with Marco. Lulu talks to Lucas about his biological father. Dante tells Kristina their dad needs his family, especially now. Jason promises to be there for Danny. Brick is glad Sonny has Carly in his corner.
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