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Whatever Happened, Happened.

Friday, September 18 2009
Sonny has a job for Dominic, Nikolas spends the evening with Rebecca, Elizabeth is jealous, Olivia warns Johnny about Dominic, Sonny visits Anthony, and Jax, Sam and Jason discuss the situation regarding Michael.


In Dominic’s hospital room, Sonny wonders what he and Ronnie have to talk about. Sonny thinks Ronnie might have been sent to get rid of Dominic on Anthony’s behalf and Ronnie and Dominic deny it. After Ronnie leaves, Dominic says Ronnie is a standup guy and Sonny appreciates his loyalty to his friends, but he has to be sure he’s loyal to him first. Sonny sees a nice future for Dominic in his organization, but he has to be sure he can trust him and that he’s loyal to him and no one else. Sonny wants to destroy Anthony from the inside out and the way to do that is to take away the thing he loves most: his son. Sonny doesn’t trust Johnny, he has no place in his organization and he’s expendable, so he will warn Anthony that Johnny will die if he moves against him again. He doesn’t want to involve Jason and asks Dominic if he gives the order, will he eliminate Johnny? Dominic says, "In a heartbeat.”


As Claudia listens, Jason asks Sam if Michael remembers Claudia talking to him while he was in a coma. She recounts that all he remembers is her saying she was sorry. Jason thinks when Michael flashes on what Claudia said they will finally know the truth.


Jax assures Michael he did not put a hit out on his father, but Michael thinks he knows more than he’s saying. Jax can’t tell him anything further until after the baby is born. Michael needs to know what’s going on so he can move on with his life and promises he won’t tell Carly, but Jax can’t take that risk. Carly walks in wondering what's going on. Michael and Jax try to cover, but Carly knows something is up. Jason and Sam come to Jax’s office and Michael leaves. Carly really knows something is up now and Jax says they are concerned about Anthony’s next move. Carly doesn’t like that Sam gets to be involved and she doesn’t, but Jason points out Sam isn’t pregnant. Jax and Jason ask her to go home and take care of herself and Jason promises if he finds out something she needs to know he will tell her.



In the turret, Nikolas flashes back to his night with Elizabeth. Lucky comes in and Nikolas asks how the therapy went. Lucky says it was good and he believes his marriage will work as long as they are honest with each other. Lucky always thought he wasn’t the man Elizabeth wanted, but now he knows he is.



Olivia tells Johnny not to confide in Dominic so he can’t use anything against him. Johnny is curious about her warning and she explains that Dominic has Sonny’s ear now and could try to make himself look good by making him look bad. She just wants him to watch himself and not trust Dominic.



Rebecca comes to Lucky’s with a wedding present, but Elizabeth opens the door. Elizabeth snipes at Rebecca, who says she’s going to nursing school so she will have to get used to her at the hospital. Elizabeth wonders if it’s something she wants or if Nikolas is pushing her into it because of Emily.


Claudia comes to Johnny’s room to tell him what she overheard and needs his help. Johnny isn’t interested and just tells her to run. She won’t do that because he’s in the hospital and he says there’s nothing he can do to save her and he’s afraid no one can. Claudia says she will figure it out on her own and he should just focus on getting better. He’s the only person she trusts and she would do anything for him.

Olivia returns to Johnny’s room and learns Claudia was there. He begs Olivia not to fight with her or to be alone with her because he’s afraid what she’ll do to try and put a stop to their relationship. He wants to believe they have a future together and Olivia tells him she’s not going anywhere.

After Carly leaves, Jax, Jason and Sam discuss the situation with Jerry and Michael’s shooting. Jason says the more Michael remembers the more danger he is in.

Rebecca comes to the turret and finds Nikolas alone. Rebecca brings up Lucky and Liz and assumes Nikolas is so glad for both of them.

Lucky returns home and sees the basket Rebecca brought over. Elizabeth expresses her disdain, but Lucky thinks they should find some things they like about Rebecca and move on. Elizabeth doesn't think Nikolas has forgiven Rebecca, but Lucky thinks otherwise. Lucky calls Nikolas to invite them over for dinner so they can see what’s really going on.

Alfred sets up a dinner for Nikolas and Rebecca and tells them Lucky called to invite them over. Nikolas instructs his butler to tell his brother they have other plans and tells Rebecca he wants her all to himself. Rebecca thinks the real reason he turned down the invitation is because he wants to give Lucky and Liz a chance to be alone.


As Jason and Sam wait for Jax to return to his office, Jason apologizes for his comment about her not being pregnant. Sam says it isn’t necessary, but Jason never wants to hurt her again. Sam says whatever happened, happened and she’s good with them being here now. Jason gets close to her, takes her hand and kisses her.



Sonny visits Anthony in prison and says if he ever makes a move against him again, Johnny will pay the price.



Dominic walks in Johnny’s room at Mercy hospital and says he owes him for taking his place at the warehouse. Johnny says they both saved people so it all worked out, but Dominic says he owes him and he promises he’ll pay him back, as Olivia sees them through the glass.



Lucky tells Elizabeth Nikolas and Rebecca aren’t coming to dinner and fills her in on the romantic dinner Alfred set up for them and Elizabeth spills her drink.


As Nikolas and Rebecca steam things up on the couch, he imagines he’s with Elizabeth.

Next on General Hospital:

Ronnie reminds Dante what his mission is.

Lulu sees Dante’s badge.

Jason disagrees with Sonny.

Olivia breaks it off with Johnny.

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Posted by Ringleader at Friday, September 18 2009 01:49 PM

Okay, let's bring on the hatred of Sonny - targeting someone who's "innocent" to protect himself -- just like Claudia, right, but we (well, not me or a few others but most of the posters on this site) want to string Claudia up by her fingernails and Sonny always gets a pass. Sonny is just as sold, calculating and ruthless, if not more so, than Claudia has ever been but because Sonny's a man and Claudia's a woman, different standards get applied. Alright, alright, enough of my soapbox! LOL

Didn't get to see the show today (yet) but reading the recap, I am really ticked off at Johnny for his betrayal of Claudia. Of course, Claudia shouldn't put her faith in her brother, as she's obviously more loyal to him than he is to her!

Someone posted yesterday about Claudia getting shot and ending up in a coma and aid that would be poetic justice. I had thought that too, but I'm wondering if what actually happens is that Claudia does something to protect Sonny or his kids and then he finds out about Michael's shooting. Since Claudia just put herself on the line for Sonny or the kids, he can't bring himself to kill her, so he tells her just to leave and she does. That would leave it open for an SJB return in the future, or a re-cast of the role in a few months. We'll see.

And I'm sorry, but I just don't think that Claudia will do anything to Michael even if he's remembering what people said to him. What I'd love to see, is to have Claudia go to Michael and tell him what happened. I really, really think Michael would understand (he knows first hand that accidents happen - hello, Kate!) and I think they would get past it. But that would make too much sense, and since TIIC are determined to completely destroy Claudia, that won't happen. But it would be good TV and it would be interesting drama. Think about it, Michael likes Claudia, how will he react? Who will he tell? Will he tell Jason, knowing that Jason would kill Claudia, who Michael likes? It would be far more interesting (at least to me) than the usual "mega-melodrama over the top" stuff they generally write. But hey, what do I know?

Getting on a plane in an hour, so I won't be able to check in until much later tonight or maybe tomorrow. Don't know how much I'll be able to check in or post until Wednesday next week. I've got a "management retreat" that I have to be in (yuck!) and I expect my time to be tightly controlled. So don't worry about me, I'll be back as soon as I can!

Have a good weekend all!

Posted by peanut234 at Friday, September 18 2009 01:52 PM

Im confused i thought Rebecca was already an xray tech and they make good money so why is she going to nursing school? and why hasnt she been working after the fire she worked at Mercy hospital for a little bit and now i dont ever really see her at the hospital so did something happen and i missed it?

UGH im so sick of Olivia if she knew her son was a cop and supports him then why did she ever start dating a mobster? and now she is torn between them that is so dumb if she isnt careful she will be the reason they become suspicious of Dante/Dominic.


I really hate that there doesnt seem to be an outlet for Claudia they have pretty much backed her character into a corner and almost made her unredemable so what are they going to do get rid of her?? i really like the actress and i wish they had taken another direction after she lost the baby

and all this stuff w/ Elizabeth what the hell is wrong w/ her they just talked about how she felt when lucky cheated on her w/ Maxie and now she sleeps w/ Nicholas?? i think its just gross.

Posted by crazysoapslover56 at Friday, September 18 2009 01:53 PM

Im kinda upset that Sonny is gonna use Dominic to kill off Johnny. Hopefully John doesnt get killed and Dominic will tell somebody who he really is. Claudia really needs to listen to Johnnny and get the heck out off the country but off course she wont and get herself killed.

Posted by enad19 at Friday, September 18 2009 01:56 PM

I just don’t get Olivia, she raised Dante not revealing his paternity to either son nor father because of Sonny’s involvement with the mob, but she has repeatedly told Sonny how she thinks he is a dedicated and wonderful father to his kids. Next, she claims to be very proud of Dante’s work as a police officer, yet she ends up sleeping with someone, JZ who is publicly affiliated with the mob, a direct contradiction to how she raised her son and the type of work he has dedicated his life to and is risking all for. Then she claims that she is only in Bensonhurst to protect Kate, but Kate is no longer involved with Sonny, so that reason doesn’t signify anymore; now her excuse is to keep Dante safe, yet she continually endangers his life at every turn. Then she inject her views and opinions on everyone she meets but we the viewers are subjected to her poor choices and excruciatingly painful unraveling due to her idiotic decisions. She loves to ram her opinions down other people’s throats yet cannot keep her life in check. She hates Claudia’s guts, yet she is the one who is forever involved one way or another in this woman’s life by flirting and invading her home and sleeping with her brother. But what if Claudia should take a liking to Dante and goes after him? Wouldn’t that be a joy to behold (JMO and only to put Olivia in her stupid place). If she really wanted to protect Dante, the right thing to have done was to go back to Bensonhurst when he first asked her to since it is obvious that only Dante is guided by superior morals in this convoluted storyline. Or if she insisted on staying, then she should have avoided Dante’s work, Dante’s presence and Dante’s associate’s at all cost, not sleep with, befriend, engage in hospital room fights, public displays of inappropriateness with them. Allow the man to do his job! And leave all everyone with mob ties alone!
Now she is warning JZ not to trust Dante because Dante is ambitious and would step over JZ to rise in the organization, WTH is wrong with this stupid woman? I just cannot figure out her train of thought anymore. First of all, if JZ should listen to Olivia and follow her advice and we all know that the mob way is kill or be killed, then isn’t she signing her son’s death sentence by doing this? What if JZ should believe her and not trust Dante and JZ decides to go against Dante, or more likely what if Claudia should overhear this as she is so prone to and in an effort to keep JZ safe decides to a out a hit against Dante. It would be on Olivia because she cannot keep her GIANT TRAP SHUT!!!!!!!!

Posted by crocco1313 at Friday, September 18 2009 02:00 PM

BEST JASAM SCENE EVER TODAY!! I loved how Jason told Sam he never wanted to hurt her again, and how they both agreed they were happy to be together again. Then Jason took Sam's hand and they kissed and hugged - it was amazing and it reminded me of the deep connection and history these two have together. I love them and cannot wait for more!!!

Posted by ransomha at Friday, September 18 2009 02:17 PM

L'SHANA TOVA..to Bernie. This evening is Rosh Hashanna..the year is 5769..to all the Jewish posters..HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Seems like Dante wouldn't mind hurting Johnny as I can't imagine he is too thrilled about him sleeping with his mother. I hate to be the one to say "I told you so" BUT, i've been hating on Olivia from the get-go when everyone liked her so much. She is a bud-in-ski..and I look foward to the day when all her secrets come out.
I like this weird Liz/Nic/Lucky/rebb s/l. I think it's funny that Liz and Nic are both with other people..yet day dreaming about eachother. Most interesting to happen to Liz and Nic in a long time.
Carley looks beautiful That aqua is her color.
Cynic: Sonny is the only father Michael knows. It's nuture over nature. Plus he wants to be just like him when he grows up!
Now Michael knows Sam told Jason. She really should not have done that without his OK, and the kiss was very intimate.
Ringleader have a safe trip. And everyone have a wonderful, blessed weekend!

Posted by cbru at Friday, September 18 2009 02:38 PM

Must he great being a mob boss. Everyone else does Sonny's dirty work for him. Everyone else watches his kids for him as he goes sniffing around other women. He lectures Johnny about the way he treats Claudia, but he treats her worse. I was surprised he didn't send Jason to threaten AZ today.

Claudia is becoming the new Andrea in the eavesdropping department. And Johnny should have listened to her today. I agree with the other posters. TPTB have painted her into such a corner that no one believes her anymore. I think that what she said to her brother today will come back to haunt him.

Olivia wants it both ways. Now she wants her lover and her son apart. Pretty soon, she won't be able to keep her stories straight. It is all going to come back and bite her in the butt.

TPTB must really think the viewers are stupid. Ronne bringing in Dante's badge??? Give me a break-not a great way to keep his secret about being undercover.

Why on earth did Jax tell Michael that he wouldn't tell him anything more until after the baby is born. DUH! And they sure don't know Carly if they think she will go home and sit quietly like a good little girl. She is not stupid and certainly knows something is going on. All this needs to come out and I really hope Jax won't BS his way out of this.

I am beginning to think that the writers have all kinds of ideas for s/l's that they put in a hat. Then every time they need a new one, they pull one out-like a rabbit. Doesn't matter that the s/l's don't make sense. Now Rebecca is going to nursing school. Sounds more like an excuse to keep her around.

And Lucky and Rebecca do need to get together. They have got to be 2 of the dumbest characters on GH right not. They can't see what is in front of their faces with Nic and Liz. I know this makes for more "drama," but give me a break.

Hi aussie, ring, tt, been, TN, bean, kini, beyond, fire, heart, NYD, rans, raggs, starlett, zen, tipsy and anyone I missed. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Posted by siliconvalleysally at Friday, September 18 2009 02:38 PM

Righto Alioop I had totally forgotten about Ric's betrayal to Liz and as I happen to have a very poor memory of names and events I somehow manage to sometimes mix events up a bit. I also have the bad habit of springing to Elizabeth's defence. Thanks for the heads up!

love, fun and bubble gum

Posted by zenyatta at Friday, September 18 2009 02:52 PM

OK. I seriously missed something. Do you mean aussie was banned? Who can do that? How far is "too far"? Does this mean we all have to watch what we say? As you all know, I'm fairly new to this site. Evidently I don't have a clear & complete understanding of the rules & penalties.

Starlett: Thanks for your nice comments about my posts. It's just that sometimes I look at a word I just wrote & it just looks wrong. I won't worry about it anymore.

ttyou: Does this mean you're considering coming back to Claudia's side? As far as saying "hi" to people, it first started the first time somebody included my name in their greetings. It made me feel really special & welcome. I started by greeting the people who commented on something I wrote & then extended to people who often posted. Now I've gotten addicted to it. I really need to get a life!

Who does Olivia think she is, saying she's going to get Claudia removed from Johnny's list of visitors? She has absolutely no right to do that. That is solely Johnny's decision! And how has Johnny "more than made up to Claudia for the times she protected him in the past"? I have seen precious little of that. I wonder if she'll walk in on Dante's visit with Johnny? She's not being honest with Johnny. Vague warnings about Domenic just don't cut it. But she half sold out Dante. She has to stop doing this.

Liz was an absolute b**** to Rebecca. She really has to get her emotions straightened out & get an attitude adjustment. Before she slept with Nik, she was all for giving Rebecca another chance. Now her jealousy gets the better of her every time she opens her mouth even though she knows Nik is just playing Rebecca. I did laugh at Lucky's impression of Alfred though. He nailed it!

Nik was pretty short with Lucky. I know it's his guilt causing it, but Lucky deserves better.

I loved the scenes with Sonny & AZ. Right now Sonny seems to have the upper hand. His request to Domenic was milder than I thought it would be. I thought he was going to put out an immediate hit on Johnny. Yet again, his main reason is jealousy, not the reasons he's giving. From Domenic's visit to Johnny though I'm pretty sure Domenic has no intention of following through. I don't know how he'll get out of it.

I don't really care who Jason is with. I just want him to be happy. But I love the way TPTB are handling their reconciliation. They hit every note just right.

Nice try Michael & Jax but did you really think Carly wouldn't see through that dog & pony show you tried to put on?

Jason is only intent on nailing Claudia. He really doesn't want to hear anything about anybody else. Pay attention to Jerry, Jason. I bet you haven't seen the last of him!

For someone who was just recently at death's door, Dante is up & moving about pretty fast.

So, ttyou, Ring, kini, Tipsy, cbru, Cynic, rans, TNB, bronxie, lovely, Giese, poodles, NYD, enad, Bean, spencer, FUBU, elae, luvGH, Dall, MiaB, Butterfly, MRM, girl, word, herangel, E.K.L., Starlett, etc., I'm going to check & see what you have to say. (God, I really AM addicted to this.)

Posted by vana at Friday, September 18 2009 03:17 PM

please dont repeat the same story with liz and lucky, now that they are getting married will liz end up pregnant and have nicks baby? and hurt lucky again? please dont repeat that im getting sick of it.

i hate the way they write the storyline for michael thinking jax is responsible to try to shoot sonny its Ridiculous! please dont breakup cary and jax! keep them together

i love jason and sam!! almost back to the good old days i hope she has jasons baby oneday

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