General Hospital RECAP: Thursday January 21, 2016

At Wyndemere, Nikolas was on the phone with Spencer. Nikolas reminded his son to thank Spencer's friend's parents for allowing Spencer to stay with them. Nikolas assured Spencer that Hayden would be waiting when Spencer returned home from the sleepover, but Spencer wasn't satisfied because Spencer wanted Nikolas to admit that Nikolas was in love with Hayden. Nikolas denied that he loved Hayden and quickly ended the call as she appeared in the doorway. Hayden smiled as she entered the living room. She was curious why Nikolas wasn't resting in bed, but he explained that the night in bed with her had worked miracles.

Hayden's expression softened as she admitted that it had been the best night of her life. Nikolas kissed her and confessed that he finally felt like they could trust each other and have something real. Hayden's smile dimmed, but Nikolas didn't notice as she excused herself to answer her phone. In the hallway, Hayden tensed when Curtis greeted her and reminded her that she still owed him money. Curtis threatened to tell Nikolas about his investigation if she didn't pay up.

Later, Hayden returned to the living room to announce that she had to take care of some business at ELQ. Nikolas revealed that he had talked to his attorneys about the lawsuit. He conceded that it would help when Jason went to jail, but holding onto ELQ might be more difficult than they had anticipated. Hayden reminded Nikolas that her offer to marry him was still open. She advised him to think about it and left.

A short time later, Jordan arrived to inform Nikolas that a witness had stepped forward to clear Jason's name. Jordan revealed that a hotel guest had seen the altercation, including Nikolas throwing the first punch. Nikolas insisted that Jason had tried to kill him, but Jordan knew it was a lie because the witness had confirmed that Jason had defended himself, and Nikolas' own momentum during the altercation had propelled Nikolas over the terrace railing. Nikolas reminded Jordan that Jason had a criminal history, but Jordan explained that the charges against Jason had been dropped.

In Kelly's courtyard, Hayden approached Curtis and handed him an envelope filled with cash. Curtis suggested that Hayden make certain that she had the "goods" before paying. He was curious why she hadn't asked for the report, which proved that Shawn hadn't fired the bullet that had put her in a coma, since she had hired Curtis to prove that Shawn was innocent. Curtis also wondered what had happened to her desire to make the person responsible for shooting her pay.

Curtis handed Hayden the report and asked what she intended to do with it. Hayden wondered why it mattered to Curtis. Curtis admitted that he knew she had been living with a prince, but Curtis warned her that she wasn't out of danger. According to Curtis, Hayden was alive because the person who had ordered the hit assumed that Hayden still believed that Shawn had fired the gun. Curtis warned her that things would change if the person discovered that Hayden knew the truth.

Hayden insisted that she was perfectly safe, but Curtis laughed and asked if she had a death wish. Hayden assured him that she intended to use the report, but not until she was ready. Curtis hoped it was the truth, but Hayden warned him not to tell anyone about the report. Hayden appreciated Curtis' concern, but she promised that she could take care of herself. She informed him that they were done and walked away, but he quietly disagreed. "We just getting started," Curtis said under his breath.

A short time later, Jordan entered the diner, but she immediately tensed when she saw Curtis. Curtis jumped up to greet Jordan. She cut to the chase by reminding him that she wanted him to leave town, but he refused to comply. Curtis insisted that he had a right to see his nephew -- and she knew it.

At Wyndemere, Hayden entered the living room and told Nikolas that everyone at ELQ at had asked about him. Nikolas revealed that he might not be in charge of ELQ for much longer because Jordan had stopped by to tell him that a witness had seen the altercation and exonerated Jason, which meant that Jason would be free to take an active role in the lawsuit. Nikolas wrapped his arms around Hayden and nuzzled her neck as he confessed that he could lose ELQ, but not her because Spencer had been right -- Nikolas was in love with Hayden. "I can't do this," Hayden suddenly cried out as she pushed Nikolas away.

At the hospital, Max pushed Sonny's wheelchair toward the elevator as Carly approached. Carly apologized for missing Sonny's appointment, but Sonny assured her that it was fine. Carly was frustrated because her work had also pulled her away from a visit with Avery earlier that morning. Sonny assured Carly that Avery was fine, but he resented the presence of the court-appointed supervisor who had refused to allow Sonny to spend a second longer with Avery than dictated by the judge.

Carly was confident that Sonny would get his daughter back, but she shifted gears to ask about his appointment with Dr. Kelly. Sonny admitted that the doctor had been less impressive than Dr. Mayes because Dr. Kelly was only interested in bragging about his celebrity patients. Carly was surprised when Sonny revealed that Dr. Oren Kelly's patients included the women on a reality show called Real Housewives of Beecher's Corners. However, she was disappointed to learn that the doctor had openly gossiped about his patients.

Moments later, Morgan walked up as he arrived for an appointment with Dr. Maddox. Carly asked how Morgan was doing, but Morgan became defensive as he assured her that he'd been taking his medications. Carly decided to return to work to avoid further friction with Morgan, and she left. After Max stepped away to give Sonny privacy with Morgan, Sonny confronted Morgan about being on the piers on New Year's Eve.

Morgan reminded his father that it had been weeks earlier and tried to change the subject, but Sonny made it clear that he would not allow his children to get mixed up in Sonny's business. Sonny threatened to ship Morgan out of town to protect his son, but Morgan pointed out that he was an adult. Sonny insisted that he would do whatever was necessary to keep his children safe, but Morgan resented being treated like a child. Sonny admitted that he understood Morgan's frustration, but Morgan needed to focus on getting well and living with bipolar disorder.

Morgan explained that he hated the way the medications made him feel because they numbed him. Morgan admitted that he'd been tempted to stop taking the pills just to be able to feel again, but Sonny urged Morgan to stay strong and give it time because things would get better. Sonny promised that Morgan would feel strong emotions again, but he'd have control of them. Sonny reminded Morgan what Sonny had been like when Connie had died and Sonny had stopped taking the medications. Sonny regretted how he had hurt Morgan at Morgan and Kiki's wedding reception, but Sonny had been spiraling and lashed out at someone he had loved more than anything.

Sonny didn't want Morgan to experience the same destructive behavior, but Morgan admitted that he needed a purpose to help distract him from the constant reminder that he had bipolar disorder. Sonny offered Morgan a job working at the coffee warehouse. Morgan wasn't thrilled with the idea of starting at the bottom, but he conceded that the physical activity would help. Sonny smiled because he was proud of Morgan. Morgan thanked his father and left.

Max walked up to report to Sonny that Raj had been spotted. Max handed Sonny a phone with video footage of Raj, taken earlier that morning on the piers. Max told Sonny to focus on what was printed on the shipping crates being unloaded. "Jerome Gallery," Sonny said as he watched the video. Max was curious if Sonny had instructions, but Sonny wanted to wait because he needed to make certain that Avery remained safe, since it was clear that Ava was in over her head.

At Metro Court Restaurant, Kiki approached Ava's table, but warned her mother that it wasn't a good time to talk because Kiki was working. Ava admitted that she was famished and wanted to order something to eat, but she would stick around until Kiki went on break. Kiki worriedly asked if Ava's remark about being hungry was a reference to sex, but she quickly changed her mind and told her mother not to answer -- unless Ava had been with Morgan. Ava assured her daughter that Ava and Morgan were finished for good.

Ava was surprised that Kiki had even asked because Ava had thought Kiki had moved past Ava's affair with Morgan. Kiki assured her mother that she had, which had allowed Kiki to forge a friendship with Morgan. Kiki confided that she helped Morgan remain on track with the medications and listened when he needed someone to talk to. Ava was glad that Morgan had Kiki to help him, but she advised Kiki to make certain that Morgan stayed away from situations that he couldn't handle. Concerned, Kiki asked Ava to be more specific, but Ava claimed that she'd merely been concerned because of Morgan's recent diagnosis.

Kiki suspected there was more behind Ava's warning because Kiki knew that Ava had returned to her old ways and was involved with the mob. Ava deftly shifted the focus back to Morgan by warning Kiki that Morgan might want to help Sonny while Sonny was out of commission. Kiki asked if Ava knew something, but Ava promised that she only wanted the best for Kiki and Morgan. Kiki decided to take her mother at face value. Moments later, Carly walked up to talk to Ava.

Ava wasn't in the mood to deal with Carly, but Kiki asked her mother to hear Carly out. Carly admitted that she had a favor to ask. Ava was startled when Carly asked if Avery could spend a weekend with Sonny and Carly. Carly explained that Avery loved Sonny and needed to spend time with her father, but Ava flatly refused to consider it. Kiki overheard the exchange and marched up to support Carly's request. Kiki told Ava what it had been like for Kiki to grow up without her father and how devastating it had been to lose Silas so soon after Kiki had gotten to know him.

Kiki challenged Ava to prove that Ava was prepared to be a better mother with Avery by allowing Avery to have a relationship with Sonny. Ava agreed to consider it, which was enough for Carly. After Carly left, Kiki admitted that she hoped Ava had meant it because Avery adored Sonny. Kiki walked away as Morgan entered the restaurant. He immediately approached Kiki to tell her about his new job. Kiki was happy for him.

Meanwhile, Ava called Raj to ask a favor; she wanted him to keep quiet to Paul about Morgan being on the piers on New Year's Eve. Ava made it clear that she would be indebted to Raj if he cooperated.

At Elizabeth's house, Jake rushed past Sam as he ran to his father. Jake excitedly asked if Jason was home to stay. Elizabeth closed the door and pointedly looked at Sam as she asked why Jason and Sam were in her home. Jason explained that Sam was a private investigator and had agreed to look into the strange occurrences at the house. Elizabeth immediately objected to Sam "snooping" around Elizabeth's house. "Especially since she did it," Jake added.

Jason scolded Jake. Sam promised Jake that she would never hurt Jake or his family, but Jake didn't believe Sam, since Sam had already hurt them. Elizabeth stepped forward to suggest that she and Jake go upstairs while Jason saw Sam out. Jake dashed up the stairs, but Sam stopped Elizabeth to remind Elizabeth that Sam had a vested interest if someone was trying to target Jason's children. Sam asked Elizabeth to set aside her feelings -- unless Elizabeth was afraid that Sam would discover Elizabeth was hiding something. Elizabeth assured Sam that Elizabeth had nothing to hide and invited Jason and Sam to look around.

After Elizabeth left to check on Jake, Sam suggested that she and Jason start with the basement. Jason was curious if Sam had a theory, but she wanted to look around first to see if she found evidence to support it. Later, Elizabeth was standing in the living room when Jason and Sam finished looking around. Jason excused himself to take a phone call from Diane. Sam waited until they were alone to confront Elizabeth about staging the incidents in a desperate attempt to lure Jason back.

Stunned, Elizabeth denied that she would ever terrorize her children like that for any reason, but Sam was certain that Elizabeth had made everything up and smashed the picture herself. Jason returned to the living room to announce that the charges against him had been dropped, but Elizabeth was furious about Sam's accusations and quickly filled Jason in on Sam's theory. Sam defended herself by pointing out that everything indicated that someone in the house had staged the incidents.

Sam added that it wasn't a stretch to believe that Elizabeth would lie because Elizabeth had deceived Jason for months. Outraged, Elizabeth accused Sam of stealing Jason. Elizabeth asked when Sam would be satisfied. "When I've lost everything? When you've completely destroyed my entire life?" Elizabeth asked. Sam refused to back down, but Jason reminded both ladies to keep their voices down because Jake might hear them. Elizabeth reiterated that she would never use her children like that or scare them, but Sam pointed out that Elizabeth had hurt Danny by keeping him from his father for months.

Sam was certain that Jason knew Elizabeth was lying, but he didn't want to admit it to himself. Jason told Sam that he needed to talk to Elizabeth alone, but Sam insisted that Elizabeth had taken advantage of his loving nature and that the incidents had been Elizabeth's latest trick from an endless bag. Furious, Elizabeth ordered Sam to leave. Sam pleaded with Jason not to fall for Elizabeth's lies and left. Elizabeth closed the door, but she remained angry. She assured Jason that Sam was wrong because Elizabeth would never put her sons through that kind of scare, but she quickly realized that Jason didn't believe her.

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