GH RECAP: Wednesday December 23, 2015

Dante and Valerie strolled through the park while on foot patrol. They chatted about a choir at a nearby church and about Christmas until Valerie decided to broach the subject of their relationship. She acknowledged that they had decided to keep things low-key, but she was concerned because she and Dante hadn't really spent time together since the night she'd had car trouble. Dante led her to a nearby bench as he reminded her that their situation was complicated. Valerie worried that he had changed his mind about them, but he explained that signing the separation papers hadn't made his love for Lulu vanish.

Dante admitted that Rocco was his first priority, but Dante also believed that Dante and Valerie might have something very special. Valerie relaxed as Dante kissed her, unaware that someone watched them.

Johnny was sound asleep on the Haunted Star when Lulu entered his cabin and ordered him to wake up. Johnny groggily opened his eyes and sat up as Lulu asked for details about his plans to get rid of Valerie. She made it clear that she did not want her cousin killed or physically harmed in any way. Johnny was hurt that Lulu would assume the worst, especially since it wasn't his style to hurt an innocent woman -- despite Valerie's affair with Dante. Johnny explained that Valerie's weakness was her desire to be a good cop.

Lulu suspected that Valerie just wanted to be close to Dante, but Jonny insisted that Valerie wanted Dante's respect. Johnny promised that Dante wouldn't want anything to do with Valerie once Johnny carried out his plan. Lulu remained uneasy and asked for details, but he received a text message and quickly left. Frustrated, Lulu started to make the bed, but Laura arrived. Laura took in the rumpled bed and immediately jumped to the conclusion that Lulu had tried to solve her problems with a fling.

Lulu rolled her eyes and assured her mother that Laura was wrong. Lulu claimed that a friend had spent the night in the cabin, but Lulu had forgotten to notify the cleaning staff that the cabin had to be cleaned. Laura appeared skeptical because Lulu was hurting and eager to punish Dante. Laura also suspected that a part of Lulu wanted confirmation that Lulu was still desirable. Lulu promised that she was not having revenge sex, so Laura shifted gears by urging Lulu to decide if Lulu's marriage was worth saving or if it was time to move on.

Laura cautioned Lulu to take things slowly and address one problem at a time if Lulu decided to work things out with Dante. Lulu appreciated the advice but admitted that it wasn't necessary. Laura remained concerned because she feared that her daughter might do something Lulu would regret. Lulu insisted that Laura was reading into things. Seconds later, Dante called to tell Lulu about Nikolas' fall from the terrace.

In the park, Johnny met with an associate who continued to spy on Dante and Valerie. Oblivious to their audience, Dante ask Valerie out for New Year's Eve. Valerie declined because she intended to spend the day watching college football. Dante assured her that they could watch all the games at his loft. Valerie smiled with delight and happily agreed. Moments later, Dante received a text message from Jordan asking him to meet her at the hospital because of an incident at Metro Court.

Shortly after Dante left, Johnny put his plan into motion. He approached Valerie in the park and pretended that it was a coincidence, but she questioned his sudden appearance. Johnny confessed that his stroll through the park hadn't been happenstance. He claimed that he had been at the nearby church, listening to the choir, and had decided to find an ATM because he wanted to leave a donation, but he only had a $50 bill on him. Valerie relaxed and offered to check to see if she could break his $50.

Johnny signaled to his associate, who picked up a camera. Valerie returned with the change and handed it to Johnny. Johnny's associate began to snap pictures as Johnny handed Valerie the $50 bill.

At Greystone Manor, Carly arrived home with Sam in tow. Sonny greeted both women as Carly announced that the evening had been a success in more ways than one. Carly cajoled Sam into sharing the good news with Sonny until Sam admitted that Sam and Jason had had a chance to talk and that things seemed to finally be going right for Jason. Carly stepped away to take a call as Sonny and Sam chatted about Jason. Moments later, Carly announced that she had to leave because of an altercation at Metro Court.

After Carly left, Sam poured herself a drink as she and Sonny talked about Kristina's visit. The conversation eventually drifted to Sonny's injury and his decision to switch doctors because Patrick had taken a leave of absence. Sam quietly revealed that she and Patrick had ended things. Sonny tactfully changed the subject by admitting that he was grateful that Sam had figured out that Elizabeth had known the truth about Jason for months. Sonny confided that he was tempted to retaliate against Nikolas, but Sam asked Sonny not to because Jason would get blamed.

Sonny told Sam about his talk with Jason at the gym and explained that Jason needed time to figure things out for himself. Sam assured Sonny that it wouldn't be a problem because she and Jason had had a good talk and had decided to live in the moment. Sonny was pleased because he hoped for Sam and Jason to find their way back to each other. Sonny acknowledged that he and Sam had been through a lot, but he promised that he was in her corner.

Moments later, Carly called Sam and asked Sam to not say anything to Sonny. Carly implored Sam to get to the hospital right away because Jason was in trouble.

On Metro Court Restaurant's terrace, Jason and Nikolas traded punches until Jason hit Nikolas with enough force to send Nikolas flying over the railing. Hayden screamed with horror as she watched Nikolas fall.

On the rooftop below the restaurant's terrace, Elizabeth was startled when Nikolas' body broke through the scaffolding and landed at her feet. She rushed to his side and immediately cried out for help when she noticed that he was unconscious and bleeding.

On the terrace, Hayden was distraught as she accused Jason of killing Nikolas. Jason looked over the railing when he heard Elizabeth's call for help. He quickly stepped back and tried to calm Hayden by pointing out that the scaffolding had broken Nikolas' fall, but Hayden barked at Jason to get away from her. Seconds later, Jordan stepped onto the terrace. Hayden immediately accused Jason of trying to kill Nikolas and claimed that Jason had attacked Nikolas without provocation.

Jordan asked if Jason had anything to say, but he simply asked for his attorney. Moments later, Carly arrived. Carly immediately became concerned when she noticed a cut on Jason's hand, but Hayden didn't care because Jason had tried to kill Nikolas. Carly vehemently denied it, but Hayden demanded that Jason be arrested.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth desperately tried to save Nikolas by pressing a scarf to a wound gushing blood and reminding him that both she and Spencer needed him. She promised Nikolas that help was on the way and implored him to keep fighting as the sirens drew closer to the hotel. A short time later, paramedics raced out onto the rooftop.

On the restaurant's terrace, Carly insisted that Jason needed the gash on his hand treated. Jordan asked an approaching police officer for an update on Nikolas. The police officer admitted that Nikolas was "touch and go." Jordan decided to take both Jason and Hayden to the hospital to give doctors an opportunity to look at Jason's injury and to get a statement from Hayden. As they left, Jason quietly assured Carly that he hadn't tried to kill Nikolas. Carly promised Jason that she believed him.

At the hospital, Lucas was working when paramedics arrived with Nikolas. Elizabeth followed close behind. After the paramedics gave Lucas a rundown of Nikolas' initial injuries and vitals, Lucas instructed them to take Nikolas to a trauma room. However, Lucas remained behind to ask Elizabeth what had happened. Elizabeth admitted that she had no idea and told him what she had seen.

Lucas walked away as Jordan, Hayden, Carly, and Jason arrived. Carly yelled for a doctor to look at Jason's hand. As a doctor approached, Jordan explained that Jason was a person of interest and needed to be accompanied by a police officer at all times. Carly was not pleased when a police officer followed Jason and the doctor, but she became distracted when she saw Elizabeth. Furious, Carly demanded to know what Elizabeth was doing at the hospital.

Elizabeth quietly explained that she had arrived with Nikolas. Desperate for an update, Hayden asked Elizabeth if Nikolas was okay. Elizabeth revealed that the doctors were working to stabilize him. Hayden warned Carly that Jason would be to blame if Nikolas died. Carly insisted that it had been an accident, but Hayden disagreed because Jason had wanted to kill Nikolas.

Meanwhile, Dante arrived. Jordan quickly filled him in on what had transpired then ordered him to relieve the police officer and question Jason. After Dante walked away, Jordan fetched Hayden and dragged Hayden away for a statement. Carly was curious if Elizabeth knew what had led to Nikolas' fall, but Elizabeth shook her head. Carly warned Elizabeth that it would be Hayden's word against Jason's.

In Jason's hospital room, Dante questioned Jason, but Jason refused to make a statement without an attorney present. Dante pointed out that they could easily clear things up if it had been an accident, but Jason refused to discuss the fight with Nikolas.

A short time later, Jason and Dante entered the waiting room as Lucas approached Elizabeth. Seconds later, Laura and Lulu arrived, eager for news about Nikolas. Lucas revealed that Nikolas had suffered minor internal injuries and had required a blood transfusion, but Nikolas was alive and expected to make a full recovery because of Elizabeth's quick actions. Laura turned to Elizabeth and tearfully thanked Elizabeth for saving Nikolas' life. Jordan was eager to question Nikolas, but Lucas explained that it was too soon for Nikolas to see anyone except family.

Lucas led Laura to Nikolas' bedside as Lulu lingered behind to thank Dante for calling her. Dante offered to go in with Lulu, but she reminded him that Lucas had said family only.

Meanwhile, Jason returned to the examination room to wait for the doctor to discharge him. Elizabeth slipped in and asked the police officer for a private word with Jason. After the police officer left, Elizabeth revealed that she didn't believe Hayden because Elizabeth knew Jason well enough to be certain that he wouldn't provoke a fight with Nikolas. Jason assured her that he had an attorney, but Elizabeth refused to be pushed away. She conceded that he had every right not to believe in her, but she intended to be there for Jason not just because he was Jake's father but also because she believed in him.

Elizabeth hugged Jason, unaware that Sam had approached the door. Sam glanced through the window, saw Jason and Elizabeth together, and left.

In the trauma bay, Laura stroked Nikolas' hair as she quietly told him that he had been given a second chance for a reason.

At Greystone Manor, Carly arrived home and told Sonny about the incident at the hotel. Carly was worried about Jason, but Sonny assured her that they would get Jason through the crisis together.

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