GH RECAP: Friday December 11, 2015

At Metro Court Restaurant, Carly watched Morgan eat, but he quickly became annoyed. Carly claimed that she simply wanted to be sure that he was okay, but he pointed out that he had repeatedly promised that he had been taking his medications as directed. He was frustrated that his parents didn't trust him. Kiki walked up before Carly could reply. Kiki greeted Morgan and Carly as she poured Morgan a refill of coffee and thanked Carly for letting Kiki keep the job.

Carly explained that everyone deserved a chance to get things right. Carly was also grateful that Kiki had helped Morgan. Kiki admitted that he looked good then walked away. Carly smiled knowingly, but decided to tell Morgan about her Internet research on bipolar disorder. Morgan thought his mother was already an expert on the illness, since his father also had bipolar disorder, but Carly explained that there was always new information available as doctors made advancements in drug therapy.

Carly conceded that both Sonny and Morgan had bipolar disorder, but their symptoms were different. She revealed that she wanted to find a way for Morgan to live a normal life, but Morgan wasn't interested in being normal because that was boring. Alarmed, Carly asked if he had been taking his medications, but he quickly assured her that he was despite the annoying side effects. Carly suggested that he talk to his father, but Morgan wanted both Sonny and Carly to give him space to figure things out for himself.

Nearby, Kiki tensed when she saw her mother seated at a table. Ava begged to speak to Kiki, but Kiki made it clear that she had nothing to say to Ava. Ava was hurt, but Kiki refused to indulge her mother because Kiki didn't want to get in trouble when Carly realized that Ava was in the restaurant. Ava smiled with confidence because Ava doubted that Carly would cause a scene and risk the courts finding out. Kiki accused Ava of using Avery as a weapon. "Classy as ever," Kiki snidely added.

Ava begged for a minute of Kiki's time, but Kiki yelled at Ava to leave her alone. Carly and Morgan noticed the commotion and quickly approached the table. Carly ordered Ava to leave, but Ava wanted to talk to Kiki. Kiki apologized for the outburst, which had resulted in few broken dished. Carly blamed Ava for blindsiding Kiki at work, but Ava resented Carly offering unsolicited advice.

Ava wondered what the judge would think of Carly tossing Ava out, but Carly didn't care. Kiki realized that things were quickly escalating and agreed to hear her mother out. Carly and Morgan reluctantly stepped away but remained close. Kiki asked why Ava was torturing her, but Ava promised that she didn't want to cause Kiki any pain. Kiki decided to cut to the chase by asking what Ava wanted. Ava explained that she was desperate to work things out, but Kiki warned her mother that it would never happen.

Ava reached out to caress her daughter's face, but Kiki jerked back. Ava admitted that it broke her heart to see Kiki so angry. "Well, look at the bright side -- at least I didn't screw your boyfriend," Kiki replied. Ava noticed that Kiki had forgiven Morgan, but Kiki explained that Ava had hurt Morgan as badly, if not worse, than she had Kiki. Kiki was furious with the way that Ava had treated Morgan, but Ava insisted that she had apologized to Morgan.

Kiki wasn't satisfied with Ava's continued excuses because it had been Ava's responsibility as Kiki mother to keep Kiki safe and protected, but Ava had failed miserably. Kiki decided to get back to work, but Ava wanted to know that her daughter was all right. "I'm fine," Kiki coldly replied and walked away. Carly quickly returned to order Ava to leave. Ava resented Carly's attitude and threatened to restrict Sonny's access to Avery. Carly reminded Ava that Ava would lose custody of Avery if Ava interfered with Sonny's visitations.

Morgan decided to intervene before things got heated. Ava admitted that it was good to see him out of the hospital, but he coldly informed her that the medications were obviously working because she was above ground and in one piece. After Ava walked away and Carly left to track down Sonny, Morgan helped Kiki clean up the broken dishes scattered around Ava's table. They each grumbled about their mothers until Kiki changed the subject by asking how Morgan had been doing. Morgan assured her that he was fine for someone who found his mental health in two prescription bottles.

Kiki pointed out that Morgan was not alone because a lot of people were diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Morgan conceded that she was right, but he hated the side effects, which made him feel like he had returned to earth, except it was no longer the fun place he remembered. Kiki and Morgan sat down to continue their discussion. She admitted that he seemed like he was in a better place. Morgan assured her that he was but changed the subject by asking if they could hang out after her shift.

Kiki admitted that she wasn't ready to be more than friends. Morgan promised that he was fine with that, but the busboy walked up to let Kiki know that one of her tables was ready to order. After Kiki walked away, Morgan's phone rang. It was Darby inviting him out. Morgan walked away as the busboy cleared the table, including two of Morgan's pills.

At Julian and Alexis' house, Alexis laughed as Julian stretched out on the ground to adjust the Christmas tree. Julian pulled Alexis down to help him and kissed her. Moments later, Sam entered the living room and cleared her throat. Julian and Alexis were surprised when they saw their daughter because they hadn't realized that she had spent the night. Sam explained that she had slipped in with Danny while everyone had been asleep and had spent the night in the guest bedroom.

Julian and Alexis were shocked when Sam revealed that Sam and Patrick had broken up. Sam quickly filled her parents in about the split and added that it had been for the best. Sam admitted that Patrick had been right because she would have regretted marrying Patrick if Jason were to remember the life Jason had shared with Sam. Alexis praised Sam for making a mature decision, but Sam insisted that Patrick deserved all the credit. Julian was curious where Sam and Jason stood with each other, but Sam confessed that she had no idea. Sam admitted that she loved Jason, but it was up to Jason to decide what he wanted.

Sam revealed that she had told Jason about her concerns regarding Elizabeth, but Sam wasn't certain what Jason intended to do with the information. Sam changed the subject by asking if her parents would mind if she and Danny stayed with them through the holidays. Sam admitted that she couldn't return to the penthouse because there were too many memories of Jason there. Julian and Alexis assured Sam that it was fine. Relieved, Sam asked if they could all make an effort to make the holiday extra festive for Danny's sake.

Sam picked up a sprig of mistletoe, which reminded her of the previous Christmas she had shared with Patrick and Emma. Tears filled Sam's eyes as she excused herself to check on Danny. As soon as Sam left, Julian told Alexis that he wasn't happy with the idea of Sam reconciling with Jason because he knew that Jason was dangerous. Alexis agreed and added that she had lost count of the number of times that Jason had hurt their daughter. Sam returned to the living room as Julian and Alexis discussed their concerns and quickly assured her parents that they had nothing to worry about because she and Jason were just friends.

At Volonino's, Sonny was working out with a heavy bag when Jason walked in and asked what the bag had done to anger Sonny. Sonny stopped his workout to greet Jason and excuse the guard. Jason took off his jacket and approached Sonny as Sonny asked how Jason had gotten in, since the gym was closed. Jason admitted that one of the guards had recognized Jason as Sonny's best friend. Satisfied, Sonny invited Jason to join in the workout. Jason declined, but Sonny sensed that something was troubling Jason.

Jason suddenly pummeled the heavy bag bare-fisted as he told Sonny that Elizabeth had known for months who Jason was. Sonny was surprised but kept quiet as Jason filled him in about Sam's suspicions and Jason's confrontation with Elizabeth. Jason revealed that he had left the house and spent the night driving in the hopes of clearing his head, but all he saw were Carly, Michael, and Sam's faces as they grieved for him. Jason was furious that Elizabeth had allowed his loved ones to continue to suffer.

Sonny admitted that Jason looked like he could use a drink. Jason chuckled as he pulled a bottle of alcohol from his jacket, took a swig, and handed it to Sonny. Sonny admitted that Carly had lied to Sonny a number of times, but he added that he had also lied to his wife. However, Sonny and Carly had always found their way back to each other because they were a lot alike and loved each other. Jason wondered if Sonny thought that Jason should forgive Elizabeth, but Sonny pointed out that he was biased, since Sonny had been one of the people affected by Elizabeth's lie.

Sonny explained that he had always forgiven Carly because he would rather accept what she had done than live without her, but he admitted that he wouldn't forgive Elizabeth if he were in Jason's shoes. According to Sonny, Elizabeth had wanted Jason for herself and hadn't cared about who it would hurt. Moments later, Carly entered. Jason conceded that Carly had been right when she had told Jason that she knew Jason better than he knew himself. After Jason left, Carly turned to Sonny for an explanation about Jason's cryptic comment.

Sonny agreed to tell Carly -- provided she promised not to run after Jason. Carly reluctantly agreed. Sonny quickly told her about Elizabeth's lie, but Carly surprised him when she whooped with joy. She assured her husband that she was furious at Elizabeth, but she was delighted that Jason had found out for himself what a "selfish and manipulative" person Elizabeth was. Sonny admitted that Jason would likely forgive Elizabeth, but Elizabeth had lost Jason forever.

Carly grinned because Jason had turned to Sonny. She was certain that Jason was slowly returning to them. Sonny warned her not to push Jason away by going after him then shifted gears by asking about Morgan. Carly assured Sonny that Morgan was slowly getting better.

At the Floating Rib, Curtis was shooting pool when Hayden approached him. She thought he had taken a big risk by asking to meet in public rather than in an alley, but Curtis suggested that she introduce him as her investment banker if anyone saw them. Hayden wondered if there had been any progress with Curtis' assignment. Curtis led her to the table as he revealed that he had recovered Shawn's bullet from the garage. Hayden's good humor evaporated when Curtis presented her with a bill for his rental car.

Curtis justified the expense because he had used the car as a way to get into the garage and snoop around. Hayden decided it had been worth it and agreed to cover the bill, but she was curious what the next step was. Curtis told her that they would have to prove that Shawn's gun had fired the bullet that Curtis had recovered. Hayden wondered how long it would take, but Curtis reminded her that it would be difficult to get his hands on the gun, since it was in police custody. Curtis insisted that he would need a lot more money to bribe the right people to turn over the gun.

At Elizabeth's house, Elizabeth looked out the window and paced around the living room until she heard a motorcycle in the distance. She ran to the door but was disappointed when she saw Nikolas standing on her porch, about to knock. Elizabeth invited him inside as he explained that he had received her text message. He immediately realized that something was wrong and asked if they were alone. Elizabeth admitted that she had managed to get her sons off to school, but nothing beyond that.

Nikolas was surprised when Elizabeth told him that Laura had been right; Sam had put the pieces together and told Jason about Elizabeth's lie. Elizabeth admitted that she had crumbled under the pressure and guilt when Jason had confronted her about Sam's suspicions. Elizabeth apologized because she realized that she had put Nikolas in a terrible situation, but Nikolas reminded her that Jason had despised him long before Elizabeth had told Jason about Nikolas' role in the cover-up.

Elizabeth regretted that she hadn't heeded Nikolas' warning when he had told her at the Nurses Ball that things would end badly if she decided to keep the truth about Jason's identity from Jason. Nikolas insisted that what was done was done, so they needed to figure out how to deal with the fallout. Elizabeth revealed that she was done conspiring and urged Nikolas to do what he needed to retain control of ELQ. She was heartbroken that she had lost the man she loved, but Nikolas reminded her that she had acted out of love not malice. Nikolas hoped Jason would realize that and remember that Jason and Elizabeth shared a son that both parents loved.

Nikolas didn't care what Sam or anyone else said; he knew that what Elizabeth and Jason had shared had been real. Elizabeth appreciated Nikolas' support, but Nikolas reminded her that it was what friends were for. He pointed out that all the people lining up to judge her hadn't been in her shoes. Elizabeth thanked Nikolas for the words of encouragement and warned him to be careful because Jason would eventually knock on Nikolas' door.

After Nikolas left, Elizabeth heard a motorcycle pull up. She ran to the door as Jason approached the porch, but he stopped when his phone rang. He looked down and saw it was Sam. At the door, Elizabeth's voice filled with hope as she asked if Jason was home for good.

Meanwhile, Nikolas entered the Floating Rib and saw Hayden and Curtis sitting together at a table as Curtis promised to give her the evidence she needed to prove another shooter had been at the garage to kill her. Hayden wanted to know what Curtis planned to do and how much it would cost her.

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