This is a recap of the events that would have happened during the summer and early fall had I been able to fully write for the fan fic. Some storylines had to change to make room for the first story arc, but all will be explained. Following this recap, the preview for the first arc will be posted.

Sam & Alexis: After telling Jason about the phone call, Liz calls Lucky to help Jason. Ric shows up at Jason’s penthouse with the audio from Alexis' car. Jason, Liz (against the wishes of the others), Lucky and Ric go out in search of Alexis and Sam. Stan is able to trace the phone call and gives them the location. Helena is realizes that her plan is coming undone and decides to kill them all. She arranges for the building to be demolished with a series of explosions. Alexis and Sam realize that the end is near for them as the building begins to explode. Alexis comes clean with Sam about her parentage, causing Sam to flip out. Alexis and Sam have an emotional moment.

Meanwhile, Lucky, Liz, Ric and Jason find the building where Sam and Alexis are being held and barge in. Jason gets into a fight with Manny as he sends the others to look for Sam and Alexis. The others are able to find Sam and Alexis but get cornered by Helena’s goons. Jason rescues them, and then they all try to escape. During the escape, one of the explosions causes Sam and Liz to be separated from the others. Jason and Lucky find both Sam and Liz, who are trapped by fire. Jason tries to get through but the fire is too hot. Lucky is unable to move, frozen with fear and has flashbacks to the fire that allegedly took his life years ago. Helena watches the devastation and takes advantage of Lucky’s hesitation and shoots him. At the top of the staircase, Helena forces Jason to choose who he’s going to save. Sam or Liz.

When Jason doesn’t respond fast enough, Helena pushes Liz over the balcony and pushes Sam down the stairs. Jason chooses Liz and runs to try and break her fall. Sam sees this as she’s falling. Lucky immediately tries to go after Sam but the floor caves in, causing her and Lucky to fall. With a wounded arm and head, Lucky still tries to rescue Sam. Frantically calling out “Oh my god Lucky, help me please!”, Lucky goes as fast as he can. Just as he reaches her, another explosion happens, sending Lucky over another stairwell. Down in the lobby, Lucky is dragged to safety by Ric.

While outside of the building, Alexis argues with Jason to go back inside but he tells her there is no way back up. Another explosion happens knocking them all back. Alexis is horrified when she learns that Sam wasn’t saved during the explosion and blames Jason for not saving her. In the process, Alexis reveals that Sam is her daughter and Jason is responsible for her death.

In the events following Sam’s death, a funeral was held. Liz and Lucky began having problems because Liz felt Lucky didn’t do his best to save her. Liz begins to bond with Jason more, leaving Lucky to nurse himself back to health. Jason deals with his grief over losing Sam and his inability to protect her.

Carly/Nikolas: Their friendship continued to grow stronger over the summer. Carly sees Nikolas as someone who accepts her for who she is. Nikolas resists his budding relationship with Carly at first, but begins to accept it when she proves that she isn’t using him to get back at Sonny. Nikolas is proven to be the father of Courtney’s child. Courtney returns to town and reveals to Nikolas that he is the father of her son. They name him Spencer Matthew Cassadine. Though she and Nik aren’t together, she would like them to be. Courtney picks up on the chemistry between Carly and Nikolas and it doesn’t make her very happy. She moves to CA with Spencer to help expand her foundation.

Lucas/Bobbie/Tony/Noah: Lucas and Brandon’s relationship continued to grow over the summer. Dillon found himself growing further and further apart from Georgie as his growing confusion over his friendship with Lucas becomes stronger. Lucas’ desire to not hide who he really is drives Bobbie to drink more and more. All of the interventions in the world convince her to get help; instead, it makes her angrier and becomes even more determined to interfere in Lucas’ life. Bobbie’s actions force Tony to re-evaluate his want for a relationship with Bobbie and decide to leave town. Before leaving, Tony gives Lucas words of encouragement to be who he is and to make the best out of his life. Bobbie’s alcoholism alienates her from her friend and family….all except Noah that is.

Skye/Alcazar: When Adam doesn’t give his blessing for Skye and Alcazar’s relationship, Skye is crushed. Already knowing that Alan doesn’t approve, and now Adam sends Skye on the verge of drinking, but Alcazar is there to prevent her from doing so. Skye sees something in Lorenzo that she hasn’t seen before and it only makes her love for him stronger. However, she begins to become complacent when there is no real growth in their relationship. She wants more but doesn’t know if Alcazar is ready to move to the next level. Luke of course keeps trying to steal Skye away from Alcazar, and doesn’t care what Tracy thinks.

Alan/Monica: Their therapy sessions haven’t really done them any good. As Alan finds himself growing farther and father apart from Monica, more issues between them continue to arise.