General Hospital RECAP: Wednesday January 20, 2016

At Metro Court Restaurant, Alexis tried to entice Julian to skip work and spend the day with her in the hot tub, but Julian reluctantly declined because he had to attend a meeting. He explained that Nina intended to pitch ideas for the magazine's next issue and he planned to pick the worst to ensure that the magazine failed. Julian was confident that Nina would be none the wiser because she still had no idea how to run a fashion magazine. Moments later, Julian's phone rang. It was Olivia calling to ask him to take Leo because she had an emergency.

A short time later, Julian and Alexis entered the police station. Olivia sat in the squad room arguing with a police officer to leave Leo's baby stroller alone. Julian rushed up to take charge of his son as Olivia explained that she had been arrested for breastfeeding Leo in public. Mayor Lomax stepped forward to clarify that Olivia had been arrested for "verbally assaulting" the mayor. Olivia insisted that Janice's security guard had overreacted because Janice had objected to Olivia breastfeeding Leo in the restaurant.

Janice denied Olivia's accusation, but added that Olivia could have politely excused herself to breastfeed the baby in private. Alexis was offended on Olivia's behalf and reminded the mayor that it wasn't against the law to breastfeed a child in public, but Janice argued that Olivia had tried to provoke an attack on a public official. A police officer started to take Olivia to lockup, but Alexis instructed the police officer to halt because Alexis was Olivia's attorney.

Alexis began to question Janice about the incident, including what Olivia had said to Janice, but Janice claimed that it didn't matter. Alexis disagreed, but decided to share her theory about the exchange between Olivia and Janice based on what both women had already said. Alexis painted an accurate picture of the incident and accused Janice of instigating things by harassing and publicly shaming Olivia for breastfeeding Leo in the restaurant. Alexis claimed that Olivia had merely jostled the table while trying to distance herself from the situation.

Janice resented Alexis spinning things to Olivia's advantage, but Alexis warned Janice that Janice had bigger problems because there were laws in place to protect a woman's right to breastfeed a child in public. Alexis threatened to argue that Janice had violated the law by harassing Olivia. Julian pulled Janice aside for a private word as Leo began to fuss. Olivia explained that her son was hungry, but the police officer explained that he couldn't remove Olivia's handcuffs. The police officer offered to give Leo a bottle, but Olivia reminded the man that she breastfed her son.

Reluctantly, the police officer removed the handcuffs as Olivia sat down and took the baby from Alexis. Alexis handed Olivia a blanket, which Olivia wrapped around her and the baby. Alexis quickly snapped a picture of Olivia nursing Leo and smiled with smug satisfaction at Janice. Julian warned Janice that his newspaper would cover the scandal if Janice refused to back down. Janice realized that she couldn't afford the negative press and agreed to drop the charges.

Delighted, Olivia quickly straightened her clothing, returned Leo to the stroller, and prepared to leave with Julian, but Alexis wasn't through. Alexis informed the mayor that Alexis intended to file a lawsuit on Olivia's behalf against the state because Mayor Lomax had violated Olivia's rights and broken the law.

At Crimson, Nina's smile was filled with pride as she told Franco that the success of her first magazine hadn't been a fluke because circulation was up, subscriptions were being renewed, and the ad revenue had increased for the next edition. Franco was proud of Nina and assured her that he'd always had faith in her ability. Nina couldn't wait for Julian to eat his words because she had made a success of the failing fashion magazine. However, she was concerned about a press interview scheduled for later that morning. Franco was confident that Nina would be fine, but Nina worried because she didn't have an idea to pitch for her upcoming issue.

Nina explained that she needed to make certain that her follow-up issue was as successful as the "green" issue had been. Franco offered Nina words of encouragement, but admitted that he had to get to work. After Franco left, Nina wondered where Julian was, but the reporter arrived for their meeting. Brad introduced himself, but Nina asked if they could reschedule because Julian was late. Brad confessed that they didn't need Julian because Brad was interested in talking to Nina about her ideas and what had inspired her to go green with Crimson.

Nina managed to bluff her way through the interview until Brad asked about the theme for the next edition of Crimson. Nina's eyes darted around the room in a panic looking for inspiration until she saw an ad for lime soda. She used the words in the ad to describe her readers whom she hoped to spotlight. Brad was impressed with Nina's idea to use the magazine to reflect a woman's radiance back on herself. Nina smiled as she elaborated on the idea. Brad thanked Nina for the interview and left.

A short time later, Julian called to apologize for missing the meeting with Nina and the interview with Brad. He filled her in about Olivia's arrest and promised to catch up with Nina in the morning. After the call, Nina smiled. "Breastfeeding in public," Nina quietly said as an idea began to unfurl.

At Anna's house, Anna was surprised when Robert warmly greeted Andre. Anna realized that Andre was Robert's contact, but Andre quickly clarified that he had only consulted with the World Security Bureau. Robert assured Anna that Andre was the best and would help them track down Carlos and Sabrina, but Anna worried that Andre had read Anna's WSB file. Andre admitted that he had wanted to, but she hadn't given him permission. Robert frowned as he asked how Andre and Anna knew each other.

Andre tried to cover for Anna, but she admitted that Andre had been her therapist. Andre tactfully shifted the focus of the conversation back to Carlos and Sabrina as he explained that Sabrina was Carlos' Achilles heel. Andre warned Robert and Anna that Carlos would become increasingly desperate to protect both Sabrina and the baby as the baby's due date neared. Andre also believed that Carlos would use his history with Sabrina and her love for the baby to manipulate her. Andre was certain that Carlos cared about Sabrina, which meant that Carlos would take Sabrina to a place close to a hospital, but out of the United States.

Anna pointed out that Carlos' options were limited because Sabrina was nine months pregnant and unable to fly, which meant that Carlos and Sabrina had fled by land or by sea. Anna checked her computer as Robert and Andre discussed where Carlos might have gone. The men agreed that Canada was the logical place since it was close. Anna returned with the shipping schedule from the night Carlos and Sabrina had disappeared. She revealed that two freighters had shipped out -- one had been headed to Toronto and the other to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Andre doubted that Toronto would appeal to Carlos because it was too populated, so Carlos had likely taken Sabrina to Halifax. Anna agreed and decided to follow the trail to Halifax.

In Halifax, Sabrina saw an incoming call from Felix and answered it. She explained that she was eager to catch up with him, but it wasn't a good time. Sabrina was surprised when Felix told her about Michael's change of heart and desire to help Sabrina raise the baby. Sabrina's surprise turned to concern when Felix revealed that Anna had been looking for her, but Sabrina was forced to end the call when Carlos returned with a bag of groceries. Carlos put the groceries away and reminded Sabrina that it was important that she sever all ties to Port Charles because they were on the run.

Sabrina apologized, but she warned Carlos that Anna was looking for her. Carlos assured Sabrina there wasn't anything to be concerned about, but he couldn't understand why Sabrina was fond of a town where she'd experienced nothing except heartache and relationships with two men who had thrown Sabrina out like "trash." Sabrina's smile was brittle, but she decided not to tell him about what Felix had said regarding Michael. Carlos didn't appear to notice as he assured Sabrina that he would take care of her and the baby.

Carlos was pleased when Sabrina picked up her cell phone, opened the door, and threw it into the snow. Sabrina promised that she was committed to their new life and eager to see the kind of father Carlos would be. However, she feared that someone would try to trace her call with Felix, but Carlos was confident that no one would find them.

At Metro Court Restaurant, Jason smiled as Sam exited the elevator. She greeted him and admitted that she had been looking for him because she had some news to share. Sam invited Jason to join her for breakfast, but he declined because he had already eaten. Sam was disappointed, but Jason quickly added that he wouldn't mind some coffee while she ate. Relieved, Sam led Jason to a table and revealed that her friend in the district attorney's office had confirmed that Dr. Sheinberg had given his statement and cleared Jason's name in the altercation between Jason and Nikolas.

Jason was grateful and thanked Sam for her help, but his faltered because he was still concerned about the trouble at Elizabeth's house. Jason told Sam about the recent unsettling events and admitted that Jake had blamed Sam, but Jason had defended Sam. Jake added that Elizabeth had taken Jake to therapy. Sam was curious if Jason thought someone had targeted Elizabeth, but Jason feared that it might be someone trying to hurt him. Sam was skeptical because mobsters didn't target their enemy's family and the broken picture suggested that it had been personal.

Jason wondered if anyone had a vendetta against him. Sam conceded that Franco did, but Franco had carved out a life for himself since having a brain tumor removed. Sam doubted that Franco would risk provoking Jason by targeting Jason's children. Sam offered her skills as a private investigator to help Jason get to the bottom of things, unless he thought Elizabeth might object. Jason assured her that Elizabeth was eager for answers and invited Sam to go with him to Elizabeth's house.

At the hospital, Elizabeth spoke to Kevin Collins about Jake's therapist. Kevin promised Elizabeth that Jake was in good hands with Dr. Renault and promised that the doctor would uncover what was going on with Jake. Elizabeth hoped Kevin was right because Jake had been very possessive of Jason, while distancing himself from others. Kevin admitted that he was also concerned about Elizabeth because she had been through a lot over the past few months with Jason breaking off their engagement, Patrick moving away, and the trouble at Elizabeth's house.

Elizabeth promised that she was fine, but Kevin reminded her that he knew her history. Elizabeth admitted that contemplating jumping from the hospital's rooftop and leaving her children orphaned hadn't been her finest moment, but Kevin argued that she had recognized that she had been in trouble and had gotten help. However, Kevin explained that stress might trigger a relapse. Elizabeth assured Kevin that she would get help if she felt overwhelmed by things.

Moments later, Jake walked out of Dr. Renault's office. Elizabeth was eager to know how Jake's session had gone. Jake shrugged, so Elizabeth fetched paper and crayons for Jake and settled him on a bench to color, while she talked to the doctor. Dr. Renault admitted that Jake had been tightlipped except about Jason, whom Jake was very attached to. Kevin explained that it was normal for a child to behave like that when they'd been separated from their parents for an extended length of time like Jake.

Elizabeth pointed out that Jake had also suffered a trauma, but Dr. Renault cautioned Elizabeth not to jump to conclusions. Dr. Renault revealed that she wanted Jake to try art therapy in conjunction with talk therapy. Elizabeth tensed when she heard Franco approach Jake and strike up a conversation. Elizabeth balked at the idea of Franco supervising Jake's art therapy, but Dr. Renault asked Elizabeth to give it a chance because art therapy could be quite effective with children. Kevin agreed with Dr. Renault. Elizabeth remained leery until Dr. Renault observed that Franco appeared to have a rapport with Jake.

Dr. Renault promised to pull Jake out of art therapy if it didn't help. Satisfied, Elizabeth fetched her son. Jake left his finished drawings with Franco and followed Elizabeth. Franco studied the drawings as his expression clouded with concern. Franco quickly caught up with Kevin at the elevator to show Kevin the "strange" drawings. Kevin advised Franco not to use the word strange when talking about a patient, but Franco explained that he wasn't talking to Kevin as a colleague. Franco admitted that Franco had sketched similar drawings as a kid -- a lot. "It's not necessarily a good thing," Franco added.

At the Webber house, Sam and Jason looked around as Sam asked Jason for details about the two unsettling incidents and the timeline. Sam developed a theory and was about to share it with Jason when Elizabeth and Jake arrived home.

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