GH RECAP: Monday December 21, 2015

On the phone, Sonny informed the person on the other end that the cops knew there were arms dealers in town. Just as he asked for information on Raj, Carly descended the stairs, so he ended the call. She wondered why he wasn't dressed for the Nutcracker Gala, and he told her that "something came up." He elaborated that he had something to pin on Ava, which could get them custody of Avery back. "I know why you don't want to go," Carly said.

Carly knew that Sonny wasn't ready for a "big party" with lots of people. He replied that he would be ready for that when he was able to dance with her. She related that she'd had four "first dances" with Sonny, but the fifth one would be the best. They agreed that they had a lot to look forward to and shared a kiss.

Sam, Elizabeth, and Jason all found themselves by the bar at the Metro Court. Sam mumbled that she was only there to drop a check off to Alexis and walked away. Elizabeth offered to leave, but Franco arrived and refused to let her leave. He told Jason that Jason had been "stupid to dump her," and if Jason had a problem with Elizabeth, then Jason should be the one to leave. Franco linked arms with Elizabeth and left. Michael and Sabrina arrived, and Michael expressed his appreciation to Jason for attending the gala.

Elizabeth told Franco that she needed to leave. Just then, Liesl arrived and informed Elizabeth that the gala was mandatory for hospital employees, unless they wanted to be scheduled for double shifts on Christmas Day. Liesl asked Franco to escort her to the gala, and the three entered the elevator.

Nina raved to Tracy about how nice the gala had turned out. She wondered if Tracy was familiar withCrimson. Tracy replied that she'd been "fond" of the last editor. She advised Nina to be careful of the Jeromes because they always had their own "private agenda."

Sam entered the gala, and Maxie grabbed her for a picture. Sam repeated that she was only there to drop something off to Alexis. Alexis emerged from the ballroom and found Sam. She thanked Sam for the check as Molly and Kristina arrived. As the two had a mini photo shoot, Alexis and Julian asked Sam to stay for a glass of Champagne. Sam commented that the first people she'd seen upon arriving at the Metro Court had been Elizabeth and Jason, so she just wanted to leave.

As Sam was on her way out, she bumped into Laura. Laura wanted to apologize to Sam about keeping Jason's identity secret, but she'd wanted to protect Nikolas. Maxie interrupted the conversation, which prompted Sam to leave, and asked Laura where Lulu was. Laura answered that Lulu was home with Rocco, and Maxie and Laura expressed their sorrow for Lulu. Laura was there to "make amends" to people.

Nina watched as Franco entered with Elizabeth and Liesl. Liesl introduced herself and announced "who" she was wearing. Felix and Monica were talking when Michael, Sabrina, and Jason arrived. Jason caught sight of Elizabeth. As Michael and Sabrina took a seat, Monica expressed how glad she was that Jason had decided to attend. He joked that Carly was hiding from him so that he would stay longer.

Sabrina and Michael sat down, and Michael was clearly distressed. He told her that Sonny had told him something about Carlos. Before he could finish the thought, Tracy interrupted. She wondered if anyone had seen Paul, because it was almost time for his speech.

Ava and Paul carried on a conversation full of innuendos while they looked at the art up for bid. She playfully warned him not to let his ex-wife catch them together. She wondered if he was free that night, but he promised her that he would be free the next night. "I might surprise you," she purred. "You always do," he agreed.

A few minutes later, Paul was set backstage, and Tracy began her introduction. She was proud to announce that one hundred percent of the donations from the night would go to Toys for Tots. As Tracy talked about Paul, a man backstage handed Paul an envelope. Paul opened the envelope and found the key card for a room at the hotel, and a pair of lacy underwear. Tracy introduced Paul, and he stuffed both into his pocket and walked out onstage.

Paul explained the gun amnesty program they were running for the night and announced that, so far, ninety-three guns had been turned in. He thanked the crowd for helping to make the holiday season "joyous and safer" for the children. He thanked the Quartermaines for hosting the gala and specifically Tracy for allowing him back into her life.

Julian intercepted Sam and asked her to stay for a few minutes. He finally found Kristina and Molly so he could talk to all three of Alexis' daughters. He told the girls that he didn't want to lose Alexis again and that he wanted to ask for each of their permission to marry Alexis. "You got my vote," Sam said happily. "How could I say no?" Kristina said, smiling. Before Molly could answer, Alexis entered, wondering where her family had been.

Kristina lied that Molly had been arguing with Julian, so they'd dragged Molly out so as to not make a scene. "You said you'd try," Alexis said pleadingly. "I did, but Julian's hiding something big," Molly answered. "You'd better come clean," she added to Julian. "Are you sure you want me to?" he asked. "I'm saying yes. I want you to tell my mom what you're up to," she stated. "I hope you love him enough to accept whatever he tells you," Molly added as Alexis' daughters walked away.

Distressed, Alexis pleaded with Julian to tell her what he was hiding. "Not here," he said, leading her outside to have some privacy. "Is it that bad?" she wondered. "That depends on your reaction. Just listen," he said. He took out a ring box and told Alexis to sit. He started by saying that he'd felt like he'd started life over when he'd found her again. She'd wanted him to make his life better, and she'd made him a better man. He thought that she was a "good, smart, funny woman, not to mention off-the-charts sexy."

Julian continued that he couldn't imagine his life without Alexis, and he'd become a better man thanks to her. He wanted to spend the rest of his life "making up for all the years we spent apart, and making you as happy as you've made me." He got down on one knee and said, "Alexis Davis, will you do me the honor of marrying me?" She immediately agreed. He made sure that she was sure, and she repeated "yes" over and over again. "I've never loved any man the way I love you. Thank you for loving me," she told him, and they shared a kiss.

Monica asked Michael if he had a picture of Sabrina's sonogram. He took it out of his pocket and happily gave it to Monica. She looked at it and frowned. "Something's wrong," she said. Michael was clearly worried, but Monica told him that she hadn't realized how far along Sabrina was and that the baby would arrive in only weeks. A suddenly gloomy Michael claimed that he was leaving that up to Sabrina to decide.

Felix helped Sabrina go through all the toy donations. She admitted that she'd needed to get away from Michael, who'd mentioned Carlos. Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Felix answered it to Santa, who had a bag of toys on his back. Sabrina advised Felix to go be with his boyfriend, Donnie. She thought that she would go through the toys and try to convince herself to tell Michael the truth. Felix reluctantly left.

Sabrina thanked the Santa for helping out but was shocked when the Santa removed his beard to reveal Carlos. He informed her that he was on his way out of the country, but he'd had to see her one last time. He gave her his contact information, but she refused and said that she couldn't leave with him. He believed that she would "do the right thing."

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Michael called out to Sabrina. Carlos put the beard back on, and Sabrina let Michael in. "I can take it from here," Michael said, handing "Santa" some money. Carlos left. She wondered if something was wrong. "We need to talk about your baby," he told her.

Laura approached Jason and attempted to extend her apologies. A clearly drunk Elizabeth invited herself into the conversation and informed Jason that Laura, in addition to Nikolas, Hayden, and Lucky, had also known about his identity. She instructed Jason to be mad at the others as well as her and "share the rage." Laura asked if she could make amends with Jason. "Yes. Make sure she doesn't drive, and get her home safe," he said and walked away. Laura pulled Elizabeth away to get her some "food and coffee."

Sam was watching the confrontation between Elizabeth, Laura, and Jason when Carly arrived. Kristina wondered where Sonny was, and Carly claimed that he wasn't feeling well. Kristina wondered if he would want company. "If it's yours," Carly answered, and Kristina left. Molly wondered if Sam was all right. Sam replied that she just needed time to get over "everything." Carly found Jason and knew that he wasn't happy to be there. She gave him her blessing to leave, and he didn't waste a minute.

Later, Elizabeth apologized to Laura for her behavior. Laura understood that Elizabeth wanted people to hurt like she was hurting. Laura informed Elizabeth that she'd tried to apologize to Sam earlier, but she hadn't gotten a chance. She didn't see Sam anywhere, and Elizabeth remarked that she didn't see Jason either.

Liesl sat down next to Nina, who was sitting with Franco. Liesl started that Nina was her only niece, that Nathan loved Nina, and that Nina had the "good sense" to date Franco. Liesl wanted to "make peace." She held out her hand to Nina, and Nina shook it as Franco looked on and smiled.

Kristina arrived at Sonny's, and he was pleasantly surprised to see her. She noticed that he was looking through a photo album of "happier times." She remarked that there were no pictures of just the two of them. Sonny thought that Freddy was around somewhere to take a picture of them. She offered to take a "selfie" with him, so they did. They smiled at the product.

As Paul and Tracy had their heads together, Dillon took some pictures of them. He couldn't remember any pictures of the two together, especially not any happy ones. Tracy requested a copy of the picture and left to talk to some donors. Just then, Paul's phone rang, and he excused himself by saying, "Duty calls." He answered the phone to Ava, who asked, "Did you get the gifts?"

Ava wondered if Paul wanted to know which door the key card opened. However, she teased that he would have to "tear yourself away" from Tracy. He asked for the room number, and she told him three-oh-six. He repeated it, and Dillon overheard. "Don't be long. I won't wait," she warned. A few minutes later, Paul entered the pitch-black room. Suddenly, and candle was lit, and Paul saw a nude Ava on the bed. "I thought you'd never get here," she purred.

Tracy and Monica discussed the success that the night had been. "For some more than others," Monica commented, referring to Paul's "public statement" about Tracy. Tracy left to find Paul, and Carly walked up. Monica thanked Carly for convincing Jason to attend, and for knowing how to handle him. Carly happily remarked on Michael making Monica a great-grandmother. "And sooner than expected!" Monica told a confused Carly.

At the Metro Court restaurant, Sam went outside with a glass of wine. Moments later, Jason emerged, drink in hand. "Sorry, I came to be alone," she told Jason, who'd had the same idea. She started to leave, but he blocked her way and asked her to stay. He thanked her for telling him about Elizabeth, and apologized for fighting her about it. He kicked himself for not showing her the same respect and faith that she'd shown him before she'd even known who he was.

Sam wondered if any part of Jason wished that he didn't know the truth about Elizabeth. "No chance," he said immediately, wondering if she was testing him. She smiled and told him that that would have been his answer "normally." He noticed that she wasn't wearing her engagement ring and wondered what had happened. She answered that she and Patrick had "mutually ended" their relationship. Jason wondered why. She uttered that, "I loved him, but not the way that I love you."

Patrick pinned Jerry against the wall and demanded to know where Robin was. "She was shot after you spoke," he divulged. He pulled out a Polaroid picture, which showed Robin with a gunshot wound in her chest. Anna screamed at Jerry, but he insisted that it had been Helena's project and that Helena had been the one to threaten Patrick and Emma in order to keep Robin in line. Anna realized that the stranger who had almost grabbed Emma in the park had been "staged."

Anna demanded to know where Robin's body was. "Tell me where, or I will kill you. Slowly," she warned, pointing her gun straight at Jerry. Just then, two guards entered with guns drawn, and Anna and Robert dropped their guns. Jerry instructed the guards to take Anna, Robert, and Patrick to Robin's body and then to kill them. As the guards rounded the three up, Anna faked a pain in her stomach and took advantage of the guard's confusion to knock him to the floor and grab his gun.

Jerry and the two guards ran out. Anna yelled not to let them get away, and she followed after them. Robert gave Patrick a gun. He instructed Patrick to find Robin while he and Anna took care of Jerry. A short while later, Patrick entered a crypt. "Robin?" he called out.

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