General Hospital RECAP: Tuesday January 5, 2016

Anna was on the phone with Mac as she entered Kelly's. She revealed that she had a meeting with the assistant medical examiner later that morning and hoped to get the proof she needed to establish that Carlos was alive.

Meanwhile, Alexis, Julian, Sam, Kristina, and Molly entered the diner for breakfast. They sat at a table as they teased each other and chatted about what they wanted to order. Sam was put on the spot when Kristina mentioned that Sam and Jason had spent time together on New Year's Eve. Sam claimed Kristina had made more of the incident than there was, but Kristina admitted that she was rooting for Sam and Jason to get back together. Molly decided to change the subject by asking about Kristina's classes, but Kristina breathed a sigh of relief when Sam brought up the subject of Alexis and Julian's wedding.

Anna passed by in time to hear about the wedding plans and asked if congratulations were truly in order. Julian tried to ignore Anna, but she wanted to know when the wedding was because she had the perfect gift -- an arrest warrant for Julian. Julian reminded Anna that he was no longer affiliated with the mob, but Anna argued that Julian had given Carlos the order to kill Duke. Anna made a veiled threat about Julian's imminent arrest and left. Alexis excused herself to take a phone call as Kristina and Molly questioned Julian about Anna's accusations. Julian insisted the claims were unfounded and Anna was lashing out in grief.

Alexis returned to the table to explain that there had been a miscommunication with a realtor regarding the sale of the penthouse, which Alexis had intended to call off when Sam left Patrick. Alexis promised to straighten things and started to leave, but Julian insisted that Alexis stay with her daughters, while he took care of things at the penthouse. After Julian left, Alexis asked which of her daughters had driven Julian away. Kristina and Molly expressed concerns about Alexis' safety, but Alexis assured her daughters that Julian was out of the mob. Alexis conceded that there would always be those who thought the worst of Julian, but Alexis didn't care.

Satisfied, Molly decided to announce that she planned to move into the dorms at Port Charles University. Sam and Kristina objected, but Alexis was surprisingly supportive of the idea because Alexis appreciated that college was a time for a person to figure out who they were away from their parents. Sam decided to cut the visit short because she was eager to find out if Julian had taken the penthouse off the market and left. Molly followed Sam outside to make sure they were okay after Molly's remarks about Julian, but Sam assured her sister it was fine. Molly relaxed and admitted that she hoped Sam and Jason found their way back to each other, fell in love again, and never let each other go.

Molly returned to the table and informed her mother and sister that she had no interest in ever having sex because it complicated things. According to Molly, sex screwed up people's lives. Alexis assured Molly that there was nothing wrong with sex as long as it was with the right person and there was trust. Molly was skeptical because she had seen plenty of betrayal. Molly asked if she was expected to move on and hope to find someone who wouldn't hurt her or to live with the fear that she would lose the one she loved to someone else.

Molly decided that sex made people "stupid, jealous, and possessive." Alexis argued that sex could also be fun because it was an expression of love. Alexis didn't want Molly to close herself off from sex because sometimes it was worth the risk. Alexis insisted that Sam, Kristina, and Molly were each examples of Alexis of taking a risk.

In Jordan's office, Paul asked if Jordan had seen Anna. Jordan admitted that she had talked to Anna the previous evening, but added that Anna had a lot on her mind because Robin had return under "strange" circumstances and Jerry Jacks had been arrested. Paul was impressed with Anna's latest activity, but Jordan reminded him that Anna had once been an international spy. Paul smiled then stood to leave, but he asked Jordan to let Anna know that he was looking for Anna. Jordan reminded him that she was the police commissioner, not Paul's secretary. Paul showered Jordan with false praise about reducing the crime rate and putting a stop to mob activity, but she easily saw through the charade.

"Condescending jerk," Jordan muttered under her breath as Paul left. Moments later, Anna walked in to ask if the assistant medical examiner was out into the field. Anna explained that she'd had an appointment with the man, but he'd missed it. Jordan revealed that the assistant medical examiner had taken an indefinite leave of absence to deal with a family crisis, but she sensed that something was deeply troubling Anna. Anna confided that the assistant medical examiner had been prepared to provide Anna with proof that Carlos was alive.

Jordan quickly closed the door as Anna carefully explained that Anna had found a St. Christopher pendant on the pier following a brief sighting of Carlos. Jordan suggested that perhaps Anna had made a mistake and the necklace had been discarded at an earlier time, but Anna thought it was odd that the assistant medical examiner had suddenly taken a leave of absence when he had been about to turn over proof that Carlos was alive. Jordan pointed out that there would have to be a mole in the police department to pull off deception like falsely identifying a body and that Carlos would have needed help to pull off faking his own death. Anna argued that someone with deep pockets -- like Julian -- could have easily helped Carlos.

Jordan recalled a recent cryptic conversation with Sabrina and decided to have Sabrina brought in for questioning, but Anna advised Jordan against it because it might tip off Carlos. Jordan agreed that they should play things close to the vest and carefully draw a net around Carlos and his accomplices.

At Elizabeth's house, Jason slept fitfully on the sofa as Elizabeth entered the living room. She gently reached out to wake Jason, but he bolted awake and tightly seized her wrist. Jason immediately released Elizabeth and apologized when he realized what he had done, but she assured him that he hadn't hurt her. Jason perked up when she mentioned that he had been talking in his sleep, but his hopes were dashed when she admitted that it had been gibberish.

Later, Jason finished folding the blanket and dropped on the chair as Elizabeth returned from checking on Jake. She reported that their son had been playing video games and had acted as if nothing had happened the previous night. Jason promised to follow up on the incident with the police. Elizabeth appreciated Jason's help, but she promised that she would not make a habit of calling him whenever something happened. She reminded him that she was used to taking care of herself and her sons, but Jason was glad that she had called him.

Jason admitted that he wanted to make things official by having formal custody papers drawn up. Elizabeth balked, but Jason assured her that he had no intention of taking Jake away from her. However, Jason thought it was important for their son to know that Jason would always be a part of Jake's life. Elizabeth relaxed and agreed to talk to Alexis. Jason worried about Elizabeth, but she assured him that she was fine even though her life hadn't turned out as she had imagined. Jason's tone softened as he asked if he could continue to stop by to visit Jake until Jason found a place to live.

Elizabeth nodded then invited Jason to stay for breakfast. Jason politely declined because he had errands to run. After Jason left, Elizabeth went to the window to watch him drive away.

Meanwhile, Julian ordered a couple looking at the penthouse to leave and informed them that his daughter had taken the place off the market. The couple appeared miffed as they left, but Julian ignored them as he shut the door behind them. Seconds later, Paul strolled into the living room from the kitchen. Paul was disappointed when Julian repeated what he had told the couple moments earlier. Paul liked the penthouse and offered to pay above the asking price. Julian agreed to tell Sam and even put in a good word for Paul if Paul promised to order Anna to stop harassing Julian.

Paul was surprised when Julian revealed that Anna had implied that the police were close to arresting Julian for ordering Carlos to kill Duke. Julian explained that he could handle the accusations, but he resented Anna involving Alexis and the girls because they didn't deserve it. Paul assured Julian that Julian had been cleared of all charges, but Julian argued that Anna hadn't gotten the message and threatened to take legal action if Anna didn't back off.

Later, Sam arrived to get the penthouse keys from her father. Julian assured her that the realtor had been notified that the penthouse was off the market. After Julian left, Sam wandered to the living room. She was startled when she heard a noise from the doorway. It was Jason.

Outside Kelly's, Felix handed Sabrina a cup of hot chocolate to cheer her up. He sat next to her on the bench as he reminded her that she had a lot to look forward to because of the baby, but Sabrina admitted that she missed Michael. Felix promised that he would be there for Sabrina. She smiled with appreciation, but she wanted Michael to be a part of the baby's life. Moments later, Sabrina expression turned to concern when she experienced a contraction.

At the hospital, Robin smiled as she exited the elevator. Patrick quickly wrapped up a phone call with Noah when he saw Robin. After a warm greeting, Patrick and Robin talked about the phone call. Patrick mentioned that Noah had asked for recommendations to fill a Chief of Staff opening at Berkley because Noah was part of the election committee. Robin recalled that a roommate from school had moved to Berkley and loved it there. Patrick admitted that it was a great place to work and live.

In an examination room, Michael was excited about Sonny's progress. Sonny admitted that he was relieved that Carly had been forced to attend a meeting because Patrick tended to be cautious and downplay things, which always discouraged Carly. Sonny changed the subject by asking Michael about Sabrina, but Michael was saved by Patrick's timely arrival. Sonny's smile turned to genuine delight when Robin followed Patrick into the room. Robin and Sonny exchanged an affection hug as Patrick and Michael left to give the two old friends time to catch up.

Sonny was curious about Robin's health, but she assured him that she was fine because Helena had made certain Robin remained healthy enough to work. Sonny confided that he was tempted to put a hit out on Jerry, but Robin insisted that it wasn't necessary because Jerry had been sent to Steinmauer Maximum Security Prison. Robin also reminded Sonny that she had taken an oath as a doctor, so she refused to let him kill anyone on her behalf. Moments later, Patrick and Michael returned. Robin announced that she had an appointment to get to and left with a promise to catch up with Sonny later.

After Robin left, Patrick asked about the improvement Sonny had experienced. Patrick was eager to see if Sonny could repeat the movement. Sonny struggled, but after several seconds he successfully moved his leg a fraction. Patrick smiled with satisfaction and confirmed that it was an encouraging sign. Patrick decided to run a few tests and promised to return with the results.

Later, Michael paced the room, anxious for the test results. Sonny decided to distract Michael by asking about Sabrina. Michael tried to evade the questions, but Sonny pushed until Michael admitted that Michael and Sabrina had ended things when Sabrina had confessed to lying about the baby's paternity. Michael was about to tell Sonny who the baby's father was, but he suddenly heard Felix call out for help. Michael stepped into the hallway as Felix explained to a doctor that Sabrina had been experiencing contractions. Sabrina sat huddled in a wheelchair trying to breathe through the pain.

The doctor assured Sabrina that they would take good care of her and instructed Felix to wheel Sabrina to an examination room. Michael returned to Sonny's hospital room to fill his father in on Sabrina's condition. Sonny could see the worry in Michael's eyes and urged Michael to go to Sabrina, but Michael didn't want Sabrina to get the wrong impression. Sonny assured Michael that it was possible to love an adopted child as much as a biological child because Sonny loved Michael, but Michael explained that the baby wasn't the issue -- it was Sabrina's lie.

A short time later, Michael spotted Felix in the hallway and asked how Sabrina was. Felix was certain that Sabrina would welcome a visit from Michael, but Michael refused. However, Michael continued to linger around the hallway until Felix returned with Sabrina. Sabrina was embarrassed that she had mistaken false labor for real contractions, but Michael asked if she needed anything. Sabrina thanked Michael, but declined his help. After Sabrina and Felix left, Michael pulled out the ultrasound picture of the baby and looked at it.

Meanwhile, Robin approached Liesl's office and knocked. Liesl was impressed that Robin was on time and invited Robin to have a seat. Robin admitted that she wanted her old job back. A short time later, Patrick checked in to see how Robin and Liesl's meeting went. He was shocked when Robin revealed that Liesl had agreed to hire Robin, but for less money and without any funding for research because the focus of the hospital was on teaching.

After Patrick and Robin left Liesl's office, they discussed their options. Patrick promised to support whatever Robin decided. "Go big or go home," Robin said with a smile. Patrick grinned as he agreed to "go big" with her.

In Sonny's hospital room, Michael assured Sonny that Sabrina was fine. Sonny saw how much Michael cared about Sabrina and tried to offer his son words of encouragement, but Michael explained that Sabrina didn't want Michael's help. Moments later, Patrick and Robin entered. Patrick announced that Sonny's test results had been great, but he would have to refer Sonny to another doctor because Patrick and Robin had decided to leave Port Charles.

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