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It’s a Season of Secrets & Lies on General Hospital Written by Someone Port Charles will be full of drama this fall/winter as the first story arc “Secrets & Lies” kicks off on October 14. We recently sat down with the writing team of General Hospital to talk about the story arc and previews for the fall/winter. As with the title of the arc, expect all characters involved to harbor at least one major secret or tell a lie that will affect those close to them. Alexis/Sam/Jason: The Alexis & Sam storyline will move onto the next chapter of their storyline in an explosive way. After learning from Helena that she is Sam’s mother, Alexis decides to keep this tidbit of knowledge to herself. Unfortunately that won’t last long because she inadvertently spills the beans while they are getting rescued. Alexis & Sam will try to contact Jason and Ric but won’t be able to. They instead get Liz at the hospital and will relay the messages. Ric, Jason, Lucky and Liz will set out to find Alexis and Sam. When Helena realizes what is going on, she decides to kill them all. Will they be able to rescue Sam & Alexis? “Let’s just say that the rescue mission is more complicated than they think. Who is rescued and by who will create problems in future arcs” says the head writer. “Alexis & Jason will have to deal with the consequences of their actions. This will overlap with a few other storylines.” After Sam dies in the explosion, Liz becomes closer to Jason and pushes Lucky away. The relationship between Alexis and Jason is very tense. Alexis blames Jason for Sam’s death and Jason blames himself. He uses every chance he gets to blast Alexis. Both of them will be in for a surprise when Helena gets done with them. Carly/Nikolas/Courtney: “This storyline is complicated because of the friendship that Carly has with Courtney. Carly and Nikolas are not friends by any means, but they feel connected for some reason. Courtney’s been gone since January and hasn’t once called Nikolas to check up on him. Carly feels that Courtney abandoned Nikolas and it’s time for him to move on. Nikolas for reasons unknown, feels drawn to Carly as well. He loves Courtney very much, but it’s appears to him that he is not her priority.” Carly and Nikolas’ connection could be threatened when they decide to go into business together. Something will happen with Courtney that will severely test the friendship of Carly and Nikolas. Their entire friendship and possible relationship could be ruined. Patrick/Robin/Jamie: Robin’s friend Jamie moves into town and begins to make herself well known throughout town. Patrick is extremely attracted to her and though she rejects him, he continues to pine after her. Robin truly believes that Jamie is being a good friend but Jamie has her own reasons for rejecting Patrick. Soon after Jamie starts her residency, she and Robin engage in a little friendly rivalry. Time after time Jamie will come out on top while Robin continually fails. After a while, Robin begins to question Jamie’s motives. Jamie’s got a secret and she’s determined to get her revenge. Alcazar/Skye: Skylo fans will be happy to know that Lorenzo and Skye will be getting married this fall/winter. The Quartermaine’s will obviously be against this move and it will cause problems in the Quartermaine Mansion as well as ELQ. Due to her relationship with Lorenzo and constant interference from Tracy, Edward refuses to name Skye as the new head of ELQ. Feeling rejected, Skye decides to manipulate the situation to her advantage. With enough votes from the board, Skye will be able to overrule Edward. Will her desire to be accepted as an actual Quartermaine in both her personal and professional life drive a wedge between her and Lorenzo? “No way” says the writing team. “Skye’s recaptured the spark that made her an interesting character and draws Lorenzo in more.” How will Skye’s other father feel about this? When asked, one on the writing team said, “Let’s just say Adam won’t take this news too well. He’s been away from Skye for too long and feels the Quartermaine’s have weakened his child’s instincts.” Could Adam pop into Port Charles this fall/winter? You never know. Alan/Monica: Over the past few months Alan and Monica have been kind of going to therapy to try and repair their marriage. Needless to say it’s not working too well. “Alan feels that the counselor isn’t working and will contact Kevin Collins to come in and help. He’ll regret that later when Kevin takes a liking to Monica. This will bring Lucy back to town and will do things only as Lucy Coe can.” For those wondering, the writers will NOT be addressing the supernatural events that took place on GH’s sister soap, Port Charles. However, there will be certain history that will be brought up. Noah/Bobbie/Tony: Tony and Bobbie’s problem with Lucas will not bring them together; instead it will drive them further apart as Tony tries to help Bobbie deal with Lucas’ orientation. Tony eventually leaves town after he is given the chance to become Chief of Staff at a hospital in Texas. Noah then takes center stage. Noah will be after Bobbie’s heart. He and Bobbie will connect as he helps her battle her alcohol dependency. The Teens (Lucas, Dillon, Maxie, Lulu, Georgie and Diego): They will appear sporadically through the beginning of the arc and will appear more often towards the middle. Expect the teens to get caught up in one of Carly’s business plans. This will overlap over into two storylines. Emily/Mystery Person: The person taking care of Emily will bring about the return of a fan favorite. Though this story won’t be a major story throughout the fall/winter, expect a big reveal to be made regarding the identity of Emily’s mystery person as well as Emily’s future in Port Charles. Where’s Sonny in all of this? We asked the writing team and they had this to say. “Maurice will be working a very light schedule this fall/winter. With these kinds of storylines, it’s very hard to include every single character. Though we will see him and many others, they will only be in supporting roles, to help push along other storylines.” How does Maurice Bernard feel about this? You can find out for yourself next week when we conduct an interview with him regarding his recent lack of airtime.

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.

Episode 47 Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler -KELLY’S- [Georgie brings Carly her cup of coffee as she goes over some important paperwork. Lulu arrives and tries to see what Carly’s doing. Carly is able to hide the papers from Lulu. Lulu wonders why Carly is being so secretive, but all Carly will say is that if all goes well, she will definitely ask Lulu for her help.] -PORT CHARLES COMMUNITY CENTER- [Dillon and Maxie hang out together at the PCCC. Maxie runs into Lucas as she’s on her way to the restroom. Lucas waves to Dillon, then dives in the pool. As he comes out of the pool tossing his hair back, Dillon is unable to take his eyes off him. Lucas breaks Dillon’s stare when he asks him if he liked his diving stunt. Dillon tells him it was cool. Maxie comes back and sees that Dillon is a little distracted by something.] -UNKOWN LOCATION- [Alexis and Sam decide listen for the guards. When they figure out they are alone, they use the key to sneak out of the door. Alexis begins to panic when she’s unable to find the desk on their floor. Sam calms her down and tells her to take her time. Alexis slowly begins to remember the layout of the floor and they find the phone.] -WYNDMERE- [Ric and Sonny surprises Nikolas at home and tells him that he isn’t there to fight. Stan was able to enhance the audio and they play the tape for Nikolas. Nikolas listens to the tape. When it reaches a certain spot, he keeps rewinding it, believing that he’s able to recognize one of the voices. Nikolas asks if this will be able to enhance even more. Sonny tells him no, but if Nikolas wants he can keep that copy.] -ALCAZAR MANSION- [skye walks into the living room fumbling through her purse. When she looks up she sees Lorenzo staring at her. They engage in some meaningful conversation, with much innuendo between them. On a serious note, Lorenzo asks Skye what her aspirations are. Skye mentions that all she is to be loved. She wants to be loved by someone who will love her unconditionally and accept her for who she is, flaws and all. She wants to be married and have kids. Even though she’s unable to have children, she would love an adopted child just as much as she would if the child came from her. Skye gets the great idea to go visit Adam in Pine Valley. Though skeptical, Lorenzo agrees that it might not be too bad.] -KELLY’S- [After watching Lucas kiss Brandon, Bobbie stumbles into Kelly’s drunk. She doesn’t see Carly and Lulu and goes over to pick up her order. She sloppily hands over the money. When she turns around she bumps into John Durant. Durant apologizes in his own backhanded way, Bobbie lashes out at him. Carly tries to get Bobbie to calm down but Bobbie won’t hear any of it. She begins poking Durant and getting in his face. Durant smells the stench of vodka on her breath and arrests her for public intoxication. Carly tries to get John to change his mind but he won’t.] -UNKOWN LOCATION- [sam gets to the phone first and calls Jason’s cell immediately. She is surprised when Jason doesn’t answer the phone] SAM: Jason? PERSON: Sam? It’s Liz. Oh my god, Jason’s been looking for you for months now. What happened? Why did you go away? SAM: Liz, you’ve got to find Jason. I didn’t go away. I was kidnapped. So was Alexis. LIZ: You and Alexis…kidnapped? SAM: Yes! Liz, stop asking questions and listen. We are being held by Helena. Please Liz, get to Jason! ALEXIS: Liz, it is very important that you tell Ric as well. We need them both if we plan on getting out of here alive. LIZ: I got it. I’m going right away. Alexis, just hold on. [Liz hangs up the phone. She calls Ric and Lucky and ask them to meet her at Jason’s penthouse. Afterwards, she rushes to Jason’s place and updates him on the situation. Jason arranges for a trace to be ran on his phone so they can find Sam and Alexis.]

Episode 46 Sunday, June 25, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler -METROCOURT- [Jamie (Peyton List) checks into the MetroCourt Hotel and meets Jax. Jax is obviously attracted to this young woman and arranges for her to stay in one of the best suites in the hotel. Jamie explains that she’ll be living here indefinitely. He notifies Jax that there will be a group of movers bringing her clothes and personal belongings in later. Jax makes note of it and shows her to her room personally.] -ELQ- [The tension in the air at ELQ can be cut with a knife as many of the employees have heard rumors that Edward himself will be returning to the company. On top of that, rumors that Jason will be joining the board has people scared for their life. In his office, Edward makes it perfectly clear that he has no intentions of taking control of ELQ. He’s just there to be caught up on the business so he has something to do.] -WYNDMERE- [While working on business for Cassadine LLC, Nikolas is stunned when Helena appears out of no where. His anger comes to the surface right away and he demands that she leaves. Helena comments on Nikolas budding friendship with Carly Corinthos and says that again her grandchild is socializing with the wrong people. Helena says that she must again eradicate the unworthy trollops from his life.] -PORT CHARLES CITY PARK- [Lucas meets up with a Brandon (the guy who outed Lucas at the MetroCourt). Brandon apologizes for the scene he caused and feels that he ruined Lucas’ life. Lucas says that Brandon actually changed his life for the better. For the first time in his life he feels free and thanks Brandon for outing him. Lucas revealed that though he was angry at first, he didn’t have the courage to be truthful with his family. Bobbie cuts through the park on her way to Kelly’s and sees Lucas talking with the kid from the MetroCourt. When she sees Brandon kiss Lucas and pull away, then Lucas grab Brandon in for a more intense embrace, she looks visibly angry and takes a flask from her purse.] -LORENZO’S HOUSE- [Lorenzo paces back and forth awaiting the arrival of Skye. Lorenzo’s guard walks into the room and brings him the flowers that Lorenzo ordered earlier. Lorenzo thanks, then dismisses his guard. Lorenzo reaches into his pocket and takes out a black box. The doorbell rings. Lorenzo puts the box back into his pocket and greets Skye at the door. Lorenzo and Skye intend to spend the day lying in the pool. Skye makes her way to the back of the house when Lorenzo’s guard shows up again. He asks Lorenzo if he plans on asking Skye the big question tonight, but Lorenzo doesn’t answer.] -ELQ- [As the board meets for new business, Tracy decides to capitalize on Jason’s absence and tries to convince the board not to allow him a seat. Tracy almost has enough votes to block the move, but Edward comes in at the last minute. He announces that effective immediately, Tracy is no longer in control of ELQ. He is taking back the reigns of the family company and will restore it to greatness like it was in the past. The board is obviously shocked at this decision. Edward makes Tracy move from the head of the business table and takes his rightful place.] On the next General Hospital….. - Carly witnesses a drunken Bobbie create a scene at Kelly’s - Ric updates Nikolas on Alexis’ disappearance - Sam calls Jason, but doesn’t get him - Dillon begins to wonder if he’s attracted to Lucas - Skye talks about her hopes and dreams with Lorenzo

Episode 41-45 Friday, June 22, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler -SONNY’S HOUSE- [Ric is waiting patiently with Sonny when Stan bursts into the room. Stan reveals that he was able to enhance and repair part of the recording from Alexis’ car accident.] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Epiphany Johnson calls Robin to the station. When she comes up, she is surprised at who she sees. This woman, medium height, flowing brown hair and a killer smile stands there with open arms screaming Robin’s name. The two embrace as Patrick walks by mentioning something about girl on girl action. Robin coldly rejects that assessment and introduces Patrick to her friend from Paris, Jamie Vaughn. Patrick immediately begins to flirt with Jamie who kindly informs him that she’s not someone who would steal her friend’s man. After Patrick leaves, Jamie and Robin catch up on time missed. Jamie says she was looking for a place to start over and figured why not do it in a place where she knows someone already.] -PORT CHARLES CITY LIMITS- [Helena awaits the arrival of her partner on the bluff overlooking the place where Alexis’ accident took place. The man she’s been waiting for tries to sneak up on her but Helena is perfectly aware of his presence. She tells him that everything is going according to plan and that they will both be able to get what they want. Manny tells her that it’s a pleasure to work with a woman of her caliber. Helena stops the flattery immediately. She tells him that even though things are going well for now, he must tie up the loose ends starting with Samantha’s brother in Hawaii. Then she wants him to start fixing the problem he created in the first place with Sam’s bodyguard. They both cannot afford to have their planned ruined after so much planning has taken place.] -UNKOWN LOCATION- [Alexis informs Sam of who is holding them captive, though she doesn’t explain why. She tells Sam the plan she has come up with. If everything goes right, they should be able to take out at least two of the guards and get access to the phones. Sam agrees to it, but it obviously concerned about the plan working. Alexis tells Sam that when she snuck out two nights ago, she tried to memorize the layout of items in the guard’s area.] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Jason shows up at General Hospital looking for Liz with his cell phone in his hand. He has her paged and says it’s an emergency. When she arrives, Jason tells her that he’s really worried about Sam is doesn’t know how to deal with what’s going on. Jason tells her that he believes Manny and an accomplice has taken Sam away and had no intentions of bringing her back. Jason blames Alexis, as well as himself for what happened. Liz tells Jason that he shouldn’t blame himself for what Sam’s disappearance. No one could have predicted what would have happened. She tells him that he should go over all of the information he has been given one more time to see if he missed anything. Jason tells her he’s gone over time after time and still gets a dead end. Jason’s mind wanders off for a minute, then realizes something important. He thanks Liz for her help and takes off. When gathering up her belongings, she sees Jason’s phone.] -OUTSIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Robin and Jamie are talking when Jason runs by them. Robin calls out his name but he says that he doesn’t have time to talk. When asked if that was the Jason that Robin always talked about, she answers with a yes. Jamie mentions that she has spoken with Dr. Alan Quartermaine and will be able to finish up her residency at the hospital. Jamie mentions that she has to leave now and will be staying at the MetroCourt Hotel. Robin says goodbye. Soon after Patrick comes up to Robin and mentions that Jamie may be his kind of girl.] -UNKNOWN LOCATION- [Fully motivated, Sam eagerly anticipates putting Alexis’ plan into motion. Unfortunately for Sam, Alexis begins to have a mild panic attack and is unable to focus. Alexis is afraid of leaving her children motherless. She’s afraid of the impact that Carly will have on her children’s lives if she dies. Sam tells Alexis that based on what she’s seen, all personal differences aside, Alexis is a very good mother and has enough influence on Kristina to counteract anything Carly says. She reassures Alexis that they will get out of this alive and will go back to those who love them.] On The Next General Hospital…… - Jamie moves into the MetroCourt - Lorenzo wants to take the next step with Skye - Edward repositions himself to take control of ELQ - Tracy capitalizes on Jason’s absence in the board meeting - Nikolas has a run-in with Helena - Bobbie drinks more than she should after seeing Lucas kiss another guy

General Hospital ICU: The Truth Revealed Episode 40 Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler [After revealing that she is the one who has held Alexis and Sam all of these months, Helena stops Alexis from leaving the room. She forces Alexis (calling her Natasha) to sit down and listen to the rest of her story. Helena reveals that this has been years in the making and she will finally get her chance have her in her debt. She tells Alexis how she set it up so she would have both Sam and Alexis in one place. Alexis calls Helena an evil bitch. Helena tells her that whether she believes it or not, the child in those photos, is Samantha McCall. Samantha is her daughter. Helena hands over the DNA evidence that proves without a doubt what she is claiming. Alexis cannot believe that a woman that she despises is her child. Alexis refuses to believe Helena. Document after document, Alexis is shown with the proof that Helena claims. Helena knows all about the adoption that Mikkos arranged for her. Helena is also aware that Alexis has been trying to find her daughter for so long. When the truth hits her, it’s like someone punched her in the face. She remembers all of the times that she was mean to Sam. She remembers fighting with Sam when she was pregnant. “Oh God” she says, realizing that Alexis lost her granddaughter. Now that she knows, Alexis asks Helena what they will do to make sure Sam never knows. Helena says that is not her problem. Now Alexis owes her and must pay up. Helena wants Alexis to help her secure custody of Courtney’s child should Nikolas be the father. Then maybe, just maybe if Alexis does what she wants, she won’t reveal the truth that was hidden for so long. She may spare the life of Alexis and her children. Besides, how would the public feel knowing that Alexis gave birth to a child when she herself was a child. She calls the guards in to take Alexis back into her cell where she can think over her proposition. When she returns, she hesitates going over to Sam. This woman, her rival, her enemy…..her child. Her child is in danger and she can’t do a thing to stop it. Or can she? Can Alexis really betray her nephew to protect a secret that she doesn’t want to come out? No, she won’t. She vows that this is the endgame. She will enact revenge on the woman who murdered her mother. She will kill the woman who has threatened to turn her life upside down. She will not betray her nephew and will not take the chance of Helena coming after her anymore. But first……both she and Sam need to escape.] On The Next General Hospital… - Alexis and Sam sneak out and gain access to the telephones - Stan is able to repair the recording that Ric found and his shocked to by what he hears. - Jason confides in Liz and has an epiphany. - Peyton List joins the cast of General Hospital in the role of “Jamie Vaughn” - Helena meets with Manny and orders him to tie up loose ends

Alright guys, it’s been 4 months since I’ve added an entry into this blog. Due to my increased workload at SON, getting ready for school and my job, my time was running thin. Thankfully, I now have the time to continue this. In an effort to speed things along, the fan fic will pick up after some time has passed. I will post 4 or so episodes that I wrote back in June, followed by a recap would have happened over the summer and finally the previews for the first story arc. Time will be elapsed and the first story arc will begin. I hope those of you that used to read will come back and enjoy it once again.

Episodes 38-39 Friday, June 16, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler & Adam Tarzwell (amcfan_19) Produced by: Ryan Chandler -QUARTERMAINE MANSION- [Monica calls Alan downstairs so they can leave for therapy. He slowly makes his way down with irritates her severely. Skye, on her way out, runs into Luke. Luke flirts with Skye shamelessly. She rejects his advances and tells him that he’s setting a bad example for Lulu. Alan finally comes down and gets an earful from Monica. They all make their way out leaving Luke to his own devices. Luke runs up to his room looking for the combination to the Quartermaine safe and finds an old picture of Lucky, Lulu and Laura.] -KELLY’S- [Ric walks into Kelly’s and finds Sonny talking with Carly. Ric asks to speak with Sonny alone. Carly leaves, mentioning that she’s meeting the Leticia at the park with the kids.. When their alone, Ric tells Sonny that he contacted On-Star and managed to receive a recording from the night Alexis disappeared. The only thing is, the recording is damaged and needs his help.] -PORT CHARLES AIRPORT- [Jax rushes in from his plane. He calls his PI and asks for an update. Jax tells his PI that when he gets news on Courtney, he is to call him immediately.] -PORT CHARLES HIGHWAY- [sitting in the taxi, Courtney talks to her stomach. She tells her child that she’s made many mistakes in her life but prays that she will do right by him. Even if Jax is the father, she promises that Nikolas will always be his dad.] -CITY PARK- [At the park, Carly is enjoying the day with Michael & Morgan. Dillon, Lulu and Lucas are there with baby Cameron (once again babysitting for Liz). Michael catches a ball that Dillon accidentally throws over. Michael asks if he and Morgan can go play with him. Carly agrees to it. Dillon asks Carly if it’ll be ok if he stays with Lucas at the penthouse for a while. Carly says that until Lucas moves out, the place is his. He can have whoever he wants to there. Dillon thanks Carly. While watching them play, Nikolas comes up to Carly and they begin talking. Nikolas likes how Carly interacts with her children. Nikolas mentions that before Courtney got pregnant, he never really saw himself as a dad. The fact that Courtney left him and told him that she doesn’t love him anymore made him very angry. He honestly believed that they had a chance. Carly tells Nikolas that Courtney was conflicted, but she made her choice. She chose to leave town and chose to leave Nikolas. She suggests to him that he try and move on. It’s been months since she left and he’ll drive himself crazy if he lets it bother him. When it’s time to leave, Carly has a hard time getting Michael to leave the park. Nikolas comes over and talks Michael into listening to his mother. Dillon suggests that Michael & Morgan stay for a bit and they can take them home when they’re done. Carly turns him down, but changes her tune when Nikolas suggests that it wouldn’t hurt.] -SONNY’S- [sonny returns home and is followed by Ric. Sonny refuses to help Ric and first, but eventually caves in. He tells Sonny that he managed to get the recording from Alexis’ car from the night of the accident. The problem is, it’s very muffled and it needs to be enhanced.] -ROHACH MEDICAL CENTER- [At the beginning of therapy, Alan refuses to speak with Monica, due to her decision not to support him at work. The therapist suggests that Alan has an unhealthy dependence on Monica and becomes upset when she doesn’t feed into it. Alan begins to believe that Monica paid the shrink off to blame everything on him. It turns into one big argument with Monica storming out before the end of the session.] -VINCENZO’S RESTAURANT- [Patrick and Robin walk into the Italian restaurant and are seated. Robin mentions that she didn't even know this place was still open. Patrick tells her his dad raves about this place and the food is the best Italian food in Port Charles. Robin tells Patrick that she hopes he isn't expecting a wild night of passion following their very romantic dinner, she does this with a smile on her face. Patrick smiles back and notes this is the Robin he was hoping to see tonight. He tells her that just being with her makes him happy surprisingly. If she wants to have hot passionate sex later than they can. Robin asks if this will convince him to start an actual relationship with her. Patrick says that adding titles to what they have makes things complicated. They should just live in the moment and see what happens later. Robin notes that she is unable to take risks like Patrick and wants to begin dating and experience romance even if she is afraid to do it. She is impressed that Patrick understands her and says not many people have in her life. They continue to talk over wine and wait for their dinner to arrive.] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Carly meets Lainey in her office. Carly tells Lainey that she really needs to talk to someone right now and she’s the best person. They sit down and begin to go over the situation between Courtney & Nikolas. Carly mentions that she has been getting very close with Nikolas as of late. She doesn’t consider them friends yet; she does have some very interesting feelings towards him. She asks how she can be attracted to a man that her best friend used to love.] -QUARTERMAINE MANSION- [Luke walks over to his dresser and places the newly found photo inside another frame. He double checks to make sure he is alone and takes out a picture of Laura from behind his dresser. Luke begins talking to the picture of Laura as if she were there with him. Unbeknownst to Luke, Lucky eavesdrops on his father. Lucky walks into the room and tells Luke that they all miss her. It turns out that Lucky just came from seeing Laura. Luke re-assures his son that no matter whom he (Luke) becomes involved with, Laura will always hold a special place in his heart and until she gets getter, there will be a void there.] -UNKNOWN LOCATION- [Alexis hears the guards coming near she and Sam’s cell and gives Sam the keys she stole. She tells Sam to hide them because it’s their only shot of getting out of her. The guards open the cell and force Alexis to come with them upstairs. As she’s taken into the main room, she begins to have a sense of dejavu. When she enters the room, she hears a familiar voice telling her to sit. Without revealing their face, Alexis is handed a box of files with titles “Baby Girl Cassadine”, “Teen Girl Cassadine”, “Young Woman Cassadine”. The box, filled with surveillance photos and documents takes Alexis by surprise, especially when she recognizes the woman in the photos. The person tells Alexis that they know what her father arranged to happen when she was a teen. This person reveals that they know about the child Alexis gave up for adoption 26 years ago. Alexis tries to deny the accusation, but the person doesn’t believe her. Alexis is told that the secret she’s kept for so long will be revealed. And it’ll be done tonight. Alexis tries to run but is stopped after a gunshot is fired. Alexis turns around scared for her life and finally learns the identity of her capturer……Helena Cassadine.] On The Next General Hospital…. In a General Hospital first, the entire episode will revolve around two characters. This and future episodes like it will be referred to as “ICU”. Helena reveals reasons for kidnapping Sam and Alexis. Alexis demands to know why she has been taken and why Helena is doing what she’s doing. Helena promised that Alexis would learn the truth and makes good on that promise. Witness the announcement of a new addition to the Cassadine family, and it’s not Courtney’s child. What will Helena demand to keep quiet about this news?

Episodes 36-37 Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler & Venus Stonecutter (SweetNYGal33) Produced by: Ryan Chandler -HAWAII- [Jason asks Danny if he’s sure that Sam didn’t come to visit him. Danny gives Jason a strange look and insists that Sam has not been there; he then asks Jason if anything has happened to his sister. Jason tries his best not to upset the young man, however, it is obvious that both think that something bad could have happened to her.] -TONY’S HOUSE- [Tony tries to convince Lucas to stay where he is; that he will always have a home there. Lucas tells Tony as much as he knows that he has a home, he needs space and Carly is offering him that space. Tony asks Lucas if he’s actually trying to put space between him and Bobbie. Lucas admits that she is a part of the reason why he wants to live somewhere else.] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Robin finally pulls away for air as Patrick is obviously taken aback by Robin’s actions. She tells him that she’s waited for months to do that. Now that she has, she isn’t affect. Not in the least bit. Patrick tells her otherwise. That she craves him more and more each day. It’s just a matter of time before he makes sweet, passionate love to her. Robin tells Patrick to be ready in an hour. She’s looking forward to their dinner. After Robin walks out the door, she starts fanning herself and can barely walk. Obviously Patrick made her weak in the knees.] -QUARTERMAINE MANSION- [Tracy forbids Dillon to go stay with Lucas. She says that he son will not be associated with those kinds of people and needs to stay away. Dillon becomes upset, calling his mother a bigot. She tells Dillon that she’s not a bigot, but people in town talk. How will the family deal with the rumors that her son is living with a gay young man. She won’t tolerate that. She forbids him to live with him.] -TONY’S HOUSE- [Tony refuses to allow Lucas to shut him out of his life. He adamantly tells his son that no matter what anyone else believes, Lucas must be true to himself. He knows that Bobbie didn’t react the way they would expect, but she’s entitled to feel the way she wants. Lucas tells Tony that this isn’t about her. She needs to stop trying to make this about her because it’s not. He gets angry at Tony for defending Bobbie and storms out.] -HAWAII- [Jason decides to go speak with the director of the facility to find more information regarding Sam. Unfortunately for Jason, the director isn’t much help but did tell Jason that Danny was visited recently by a bald man with many tattoos and a few others that he wasn’t able to see fully. Jason shows him a picture and the man confirms that Manny was in Hawaii. The director also mentions that an older woman, very skinny and kinda tall was with him as well.] -METROCOURT- [Lucky is unable to take his eyes off of Carly and Nikolas. Liz reminds Lucky that he told her to let it go. Lucky is unable to shake the feeling that Carly is out to get his brother for some reason. Lucky tells Liz that Nikolas is still dealing with Courtney leaving him. Liz reminds him that Courtney has been gone for months and has yet to call Nikolas to tell him how she is. She said she’s glad to see Nikolas smiling, really smiling……even if it’s Carly that’s making him do it. Lucky gives another glance to Nikolas and Carly.] -SONNY’S HOUSE- [sonny is looking out the window when he hears his phone ring. Picking it up, he hears Jason on the other end of the line. He asks if everything is okay, but realizes from the tone of Jason’s voice that it’s not.] SONNY: Jason, slow down. Where are you now? JASON: I’m still in Hawaii. I came to see if Sam was visiting Danny, but he says he hasn’t seen her. She hasn’t been there. SONNY: Then where is she? JASON: I don’t know Sonny. Manny was here. SONNY: Manny? What the hell? JASON: Sonny…..I seriously think something has happened to Sam. I’m gonna find Manny. And when I do….he’s a dead man. On The Next General Hospital...... - Carly and Nikolas discuss Courtney - Jax returns to Port Charles; Courtney returns to Port Charles for her test - Robin & Patrick have an early dinner - Ric seeks Sonny’s help - Carly makes an appointment with Lainey - Alan & Monica go to therapy

Episodes 33-35 Thursday, June 8, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler, Na'Vell J. Lee, and Adam Tarzwell Produced by: Ryan Chandler -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Robin smiles as Patrick walks up next to her. She is very reluctant to accept his dinner proposal.] PATRICK: Robin, look I know you are still unsure about where we stand but this is a no pressure dinner. Just two friends socializing outside of the workplace with some possible hot sex afterwards, what do you say? I mean you of course consider me a friend don't you? ROBIN: Yes Patrick I think of you as a friend. PATRICK: Then great. So no more calling you Dr. Scorpio then? [Robin laughs] PATRICK: See you’re in the best mood you've been in a while. Come on, my treat I just want to get to know you better outside of General Hospital. What do you say? ROBIN: Well if you’re buying. Sure Patrick dinner sounds great. What time are you off? PATRICK: I got a surgery to perform that shouldn’t take much more than an hour. After that I’ll be free. Whenever you are done your rounds. ROBIN: That works best for me. I have a consultation to make. I should be finished around the same time if not then shortly after. PATRICK: So it’s a date then. -HAWAII- [Jason goes to the facility where Sam’s brother Danny lives. Danny is very happy to see Jason. Jason asks Danny if he is ok. Danny says that he’s doing well but misses Sam. When asked if Sam came to see him, Danny tells Jason no.] -UNKOWN LOCATION- [Alexis is awoken from her nap by the sounds of voices outside of her door. She sneaks over, careful not to make any noise and eavesdrops. She learns that they are still in Port Charles which is a good thing and that they are out in the woods. Alexis hears them coming and pretends to be sleeping. She pretends to wake up and asks if he’ll let them go, when he turns to walk away, she sneaks and grabs one of his keys.] -TONY’S HOUSE- [Tony is surprised when he comes home and sees Maxie helping Lucas pack. Tony asks Maxie to go downstairs so he can speak with Lucas alone. Lucas tells Tony that he’s been good and is happy. He says that Carly is letting him stay at the penthouse indefinitely. Tony tells him that is very nice of her but Lucas has a home right here. Lucas tells him that he knows that, but needs to be away from his parents for a bit.] -QUARTERMAINE MANSION- [Dillon is surprised when he wakes from his nap and sees Tracy staring at him. Tracy tells Dillon that it’s time for him to move home. School is out for the summer and he should be home with him family. Dillon turns her down, saying that he will be staying with Lucas. Tracy forbids him to do that.] -KELLY'S- [skye is being seated by Lorenzo while Skye is very upset learn about Diego's return to town.] Lorenzo: I felt it best, that you didn't find out about Diego returning to town just yet. Skye: I still think at least you should have filled me in. I mean, my god, he held Georgie hostage, had the whole town in a panic..... Lorenzo: Are you trying to inadvertently compare my son to Manny? Because if you are, you are way off-base. Skye: I'm just saying that I don't think it's wise to have another problem you have to endure. You have been through enough as it. Why do you continue to put yourself through this hell? Lorenzo: He's my son, Skye. I love him, and I promised I would stand behind him and protect him. Can't you understand why I am doing this? You, of all people should know about family loyalty. Skye: Lack thereof, anyway. Lorenzo: My point exactly. Diego needs family right now, and he has to know that I will always be by his side. [skye, agreeing with Lorenzo's assessment, smiles at him, and promises that she will always be at his side as well. The two share another passionate kiss with each other.] -METROCOURT- [Lucky & Liz step off the elevator at the MetroCourt and see Carly and Nikolas sitting near the bar. Liz wonders what Carly is doing with Nik but Lucky tells her to let it go. Over near the bar, Carly and Nikolas appear to have a lot of fun. Nikolas thanks Carly for taking care of his lip after Ric punched him. He tells Carly he was there at her house to thank her and see if she wanted to attend a business conference with him in upstate New York that would benefit General Hospital Carly says that she would go, but would need to find a sitter for Michael and Morgan. Nikolas mentions that it must be great being a parent. He’ll miss the chance to be a father to Courtney’s baby. Carly looks at Nikolas with much empathy.] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Robin barges into Patrick’s office and yells at him. She tells him when she consults on a case, she expects him to take her advice, not turn around and do what he wants to anyway. Patrick tells her to cool her jets and stop using this as an excuse to see him. Patrick tells her the patient they were working on needed surgery, not drugs. He consulted Robin because he wanted her opinion, and that’s what he got. Robin tells Patrick that had she known that he was performing surgery on the case she consulted on, she wouldn’t have agreed to…..well, he knows. The other people in the office leave. Robin continues to rant on and on before Patrick shuts her up with a kiss. She pushes him away. He tells her that this is what she wanted all along. He tells her to kiss him. Though she hesitates, Robin pushes Patrick against the all and kisses him.]

Episode 30-32 Wednesday, June 7, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler, Na'Vell J. Lee, and Adam Tarzwell Produced by: Ryan Chandler -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Noah sits Bobbie down and tries to get her to look at him. Bobbie tells Noah that she is not a drunk, that she doesn’t drink her life away when things appear to be going wrong in her life. She refuses to let Noah get a word in but he finally cuts her off. He lets Bobbie know that he will fill her in on something that is very difficult for him to talk about…..the death of Patrick’s mother. Patrick continues to listen outside of the door. After getting off the phone with Courtney, Dr. Lee makes a call down to the lab. Kelly emphasizes the need for secrecy and gets the technician to give him his word. He agrees to be discreet on the condition that he gets to deliver the results to her personally. Kelly agrees] -CARLY’s HOUSE- [Nikolas stares at Carly, jaw dropped, as she gets up naked. At first Carly yells for him to turn around, but appears to me flattered that he didn’t turn right away. Nikolas apologizes for just walking into her house and into her bedroom. He tries to explain why he’s there, but Carly won’t let him get a word out. She orders him out of her room and tells him to wait downstairs.] -KELLY’S- [skye and Lorenzo arrive outside of Kelly's. Before going in, they stop to have a little chat.] Skye: Wow, this is the first time we have been able to spend time together in weeks. Lorenzo: Feels like a lifetime. Skye falls into Lorenzo's arms. Skye: You know, I've missed you. Your business has been cerainly taking away our...quality time. Lorenzo: Well, forgive me, sweetheart, for leaving you alone on those dark, lonely nights. How in the world can I ever make it up to you? Skye: Well, maybe this for starters. Skye and Lorenzo fall into a passionate kiss, when John Durant walks by them. Flanked by Detective Rodriquez, he stares at Lorenzo and Skye kissing before he interrupts them.. Durant: Ahem. [both Skye and Lorenzo look back to see Port Charles District Attorney John Durant and Detective Rodriquez, and are not pleased.] Durant: Sorry to interrupt...whatever it was that you were doing, but I just came by to say that I just recently heard that your juvenile delinquent of a son will be coming back to town soon. You know, I found it odd that the warden would recommend an early release for Diego. God bless your connections huh Alcazar?I promise you Mr. Alcazar, that I will do my damndest to make sure he is off the streets and back in jail where he belongs. Then I’m coming after you. Lorenzo: Funny, you said the same about Sonny and look where that has gotten you. Durant: (scoffs): I wouldn't waste my time on this slime, Skye, if you know what's good for you. A woman like you deserves a man of character, a man on the right side of the law. Why don’t you go get a real man? I’m available…… Skye (uncomfortably): Well thank you for the offer Mr. Durant, but I’m perfectly happy with the man I have. Durant: Your loss. [Durant and Rodriquez continue on to the police station. Lorenzo goes to hug Skye, but she pulls away and stares at Lorenzo.] Skye: Why the hell didn't you tell me Diego was back in town? -UPSTATE NEW YORK- [A nurse walks into the room of the woman officially known as “Jane Doe” but referred to as “Em” by her mysterious visitor. She runs through the chart and checks the equipment. She notices something and calls for a doctor to immediately come in.] -UNKNOWN LOCATION- [sam sits in the corner crying much to the annoyance of Alexis. She begins to soften a bit towards Sam and goes over to talk to her. She apologizes to Sam for being so forceful with her before. She tries to get Sam to see that she is not happy being stuck with her either but they’ll have to make the best of it. Alexis tells her Ric or Sonny or Jason will rescue them. Sam looks at Alexis as if she’s lost her damn mind.] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Dr. Lee calls Courtney’s cell phone back. She tells Courtney that she’s made arrangements for the test to be done as soon as Courtney returns to town. When she asks Courtney where she is, Courtney doesn’t answer. Noah tells Bobbie that many years ago he made the mistake of turning to drinking instead of dealing with his issues. It hurt both himself and his son. And to this day, as she knows, he is still dealing with the fallout. He tells Bobbie that finding out your child is gay is nothing compared to killing the one that you love. Bobbie completely blows over what Noah says and leaves. Patrick walks away.] -CARLY’S HOUSE- [Carly walks downstairs and Nikolas continues to apologize. Lucky kicks in the door just as Carly begins to speak. Lucky looks confused as to what’s going on. Carly finally gives Nikolas the chance to explain. Carly thanks Lucky for coming by. After he leaves, she tells Nikolas that Michael and Morgan made a mess before she took them to Sonny’s and she didn’t get a chance to clean up. She tells Nikolas that she screamed because her luggage fell on her while she was in the closet. Nikolas once again apologizes; Carly accepts his apology. Carly tells Nikolas that even though she hasn’t always liked him, he’s a pretty good guy. Nikolas tells Carly that she isn’t so bad herself.] -UNKNOWN LOCATION- [sam tells Alexis that no one will come to rescue them because they don’t know where they are!! She begins to become very emotional and Alexis comforts her. Upstairs, Sam and Alexis are being watched on a monitor. The person watching them does not reveal their face. The chair slowly turns to left and a file on Alexis & Sam is shown open on the desk. Alexis tells Sam they will need to be strong for their families. A guard comes to bring the women some food. While he’s in, Alexis notices the keys at his side aren’t very secure. Sam is given a letter that reads “Soon you will know exactly who I am”. As the guard is walking out, Alexis takes a peek outside their door and tries to remember the layout.] -HAWAII- [Jason is shown arriving at an airport in Hawaii] On The Next General Hospital….. - Jason investigates Sam’s disappearance - Robin and Patrick argue before surgery - Lucky & Liz see Carly & Nikolas hanging out at the MetroCourt - Alexis learns more about her capturer - Lucas turns to Tony for support - Tracy forbids Dillon to live with Lucas

Episode 26-29 Monday, June 5, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler & Adam Tarzwell Produced by: Na'Vell J. Lee -SONNY’S HOUSE- [Luke tells Sonny that Cassadine Inc. recently purchased stock in shipping port of the coast of South America. Luke suggests to Sonny that he purchase the parent company and take the port. When Sonny asks why he should that, Luke tells him that if Sonny wanted to increase the amount of exports that his business does, they need to get that port. When asked what he gets out of it, Luke tells Sonny that all he wants is to get a cut for finding such good information, plus he likes sticking it to Nikolas. Sonny says he’ll consider it.] -QUARTERMAINE MANSION- [All of the Quartermaine’s begin to make their way into the den to prepare for the meeting. Alan begins to speak when he’s interrupted by Jason’s presence. Jason tells his family that he’s there for the meeting. Alan brings up the Chief of Staff situation and wants the reassurance of the family that they’ll persuade the other members of the board to vote for him. Monica says they’ll do nothing of the such and changes the topic. She tells everyone that she is re-instating Jason as a member of the ELQ board. Tracy becomes livid and tells Monica that she can’t do that. Monica says that she already got confirmation from the others on the board and the only thing they have to do now is make it official.] -CARLY’S HOUSE- [Nikolas shows up at Carly’s house and knocks on the door; it opens automatically. He sees the place in a mess and things something is wrong. He calls out her name but she doesn’t answer. Nikolas calls Lucky on his cell and tells him there could be trouble at Carly’s.] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Robin gets off the elevator after coming back from her lunch with Mac and see's Patrick looking over some charts at the "hub". She walks up to him and surprises him. He is pleased to see her and notices how happy she looks. He of course inquires as to why she is so bright. Robin tells him that she just had a nice chat over lunch with her uncle Mac, someone she really hasn't spent time with since getting back into town. She said it was just like old times. Patrick shamelessly flirts with Robin but admits that he's glad she is so cheerful. He tells her that he can imagine she and him spending time together and wonders if perhaps she'd be open to a nice dinner as well, with him. He tells her to think about it before walking away.] [bobbie rushes in to the main work area after getting of the elevator. When greeted by her co-workers she doesn’t respond. She begins to make her rounds and runs into Noah. They talk briefly and it is then that Noah realizes that Bobbie is intoxicated. He takes her aside and recommends that she sleeps it off. Bobbie tells Noah that she’s perfectly capable of working after having a couple of drinks. When asked how many is a couple, Bobbie states 8 isn’t so bad.] [Liz gets a call from her grandmother Audrey. Audrey lets Liz know that Sarah will be coming in for a visit and wanted to know if she would move back home for a bit. Liz tells Audrey that she can’t but thanks her for the offer.] -QUARTERMAINE MANSION- [Tracy refuses to acknowledge Monica’s decision. She receives no help from the family who thinks that it’s a good thing that Jason wants to become involved with ELQ. Tracy says that Jason will use this as an opportunity to embezzle funds from the company and that won’t be tolerated. Jason tells her that he doesn’t need ELQ’s money and unlike her and AJ, he wouldn’t embezzle from the company. Jason says that he is thinking more and more about his future lately and believes that trying to form a relationship with the family is important, but he’ll do it on his own terms. This is one of them.] -JAX’S AIRPLANE- [Jax isn’t able to find Courtney in South Carolina and is upset. He demands to know when they’ll be returning to Port Charles so he can go back to the drawing board and find out where his wife is.] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Dr. Lee gets a call from Courtney at the hospital. Courtney informs her that she’ll be returning to town soon and would like a new paternity test run on the baby. She asks Dr. Lee to keep this from everyone, including Nikolas.] [bobbie begins to loose it while she talks to Noah. She doesn’t see why he won’t just let her be. She angrily tells him that she will drink whatever she wants, when she wants and will be able to do her job perfectly. Patrick walks by and sees Bobbie acting strange. He pauses by the door and listens to his father tell Bobbie that he will not allow her to go down the same path that he did.] -CARLY’S HOUSE- [unable to wait for Lucky any longer, Nikolas searches the house. He hears a door open and close upstairs and hears Carly scream followed by a thud. Nik runs upstairs, kicks open the door and is shocked by what he sees.] On The Next General Hospital…. - Noah tries to get Bobbie to realize that drinking won’t solve her problems - Nikolas reacts to what he sees in Carly’s room - Dr. Lee makes arrangements for Courtney’s return - “Em’s” condition slightly improves - Alexis and Sam are unaware they are being watched.

Robin in"Lists" the help of a new friend Brandon Nicols A few months ago we broke that Peyton List would be joining General Hospital as a friend of Robin's. Well, that plan is still a go and Peyton will begin airing during the first storyarc Secrets and Lies. We have learned that List will portray a friend and co-worker of Robin Scorpio (played by Kimberly McCullough). Keeping in sync with the title of the storyarc, List's character "Jamie Vaughn" will have plenty of secrets and tells plenty of lies during her stay in Port Charles. Jamie will move to Port Charles to finish her residency and will convienently run into Robin. When we interviewed the GH headwriter Ryan Chandler, he said "she's kinda like stalking Robin. It's pretty interesting". We know that Jamie started off as a teen model and modeled her way through college. That could come in handy during her time in Port Charles (we'll reveal that tidbit at a later date). Could Jamie create problems for Robin and Patrick? It would be safe to assume so. Peyton's character debuts during the week of June 12th.

Episode 24-25 Sunday, June 4, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Carly, at GH to pick up medical records for Michael, runs into Monica at the central station. Carly tells Monica why she’s there; Monica thinks something is wrong with Michael. Carly reassures her that she’s only there to pick up the papers for school. A nurse brings Carly the documents and she turns to leave. Monica stops Carly before she can leave.] -METROCOURT- [Robin and Mac catch up on time lost while having lunch together. Robin asks Mac about his relationship with Felicia; He tells her that they’re “just friends” and co-parenting is working better than they thought. Robin asks Mac if Felicia and Mac will ever get married again, Mac says he doubts it. He and Felicia are in different areas of their lives right now, and the best thing for them to do is stay on good terms with one another.] -SONNY’s- [Jason walks into Sonny’s place while Sonny is playing with Kristina and Morgan. Both kids run to Jason when he enters the room calling “Uncle Jason”. Jason asks Michael to take them both upstairs so he and Sonny can talk. First, Jason asks where Emily is. Sonny tells her that she decided to take a vacation after he broke off their relationship. Sonny tells him that he had a “breakthrough” while talking with Alexis and realized that he is still in love with Carly. Jason wants to know if Sonny will go back to Carly. He says that though he’s still in love with Carly, they won’t be getting back together. She’s happy without him and he doesn’t want to ruin that.] -KELLY’s- [Lorenzo is talking on the phone when Dillon and Georgie walk into Kelly’s. They overhear Lorenzo making arrangements for Diego’s return home. Lorenzo makes reference to calling in a favor due to Diego’s good behavior and Dillon explodes.] Dillon: You have got to be kidding me. You’re pulling strings to get your psycho stalker son out of jail? What bad movie did I just walk into? Georgie: Dillon! Lorenzo: Sit down. Dillon: No, no. I’m just, so angry. He stalked you Georgie! He stalked my niece! He drugged you all!! Lorenzo (more forcefully): Sit down……….. [Georgie and Dillon sit] Lorenzo: Now, not that I have to explain anything to you but I will. Diego is my child, and as my child I will do whatever it takes to protect him. What Diego did to you, your sister and your niece (looking at Dillon) was reprehensible. However, are we not entitled to make mistakes? You Dillon, you used to work for me. How many times did you break the law? Dillon: That was different, I didn’t stalk or drug anyone. Lorenzo: No, but you had strong parental influences. No matter how much you dislike your mother, she has been a strong influence on your life. Diego didn’t have that. Until a year ago, Diego thought that his mother was his sister. He floated from family to family with no stability and now he does. He was reaching out for attention that I didn’t give to him. Georgie: But that is no excuse for his actions. Lorenzo: No it’s not. But I have something to make up for and this is one of them. You can like or not, but it’s happening and it’s happening in two weeks. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m meeting Skye and I have to get ready. [Lorenzo collects his belongings and leaves for the MetroCourt.] -QUARTERMAINE MANSION- Tracy (on her cell phone): Dillon, it’s your mother, you must come home for a meeting tonight. [Lulu walks in with baby Cameron and sits down on the sofa, completely ignoring Tracy.] Tracy:…….so you just walk into my house and don’t speak? How dare you Lulu: It’s Monica’s house…. Tracy: Shut up. Lulu: You spoke to me first. Tracy: So what. What is that snot bucket doing here? Lulu: That “snot bucket” has name. It’s Cameron. He’s my nephew. Tracy: I know that. You still didn’t answer my question. What is he doing here? Lulu: I’m babysitting for today. We were out, now I’m tired, so I brought him home with me. Tracy: Why aren’t you in school?! Lulu: Teacher’s workshop Tracy: Well, tonight we’re having a family meeting and you can’t be here. So take your little toy and leave. Lulu: I am family Tracy, but I do have other things to do tonight. Come on Cameron, let’s go. Oh, and before I go, I just thought you should that Cameron had a little accident in your room Tracy (proudly speaking): What?!! Lulu: Ha ha ha. [Tracy glares at Lulu while she’s leaving the room] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Carly asks Monica what she can do for her, and is asked to sit down.] Monica: I know that life seems to be going quite well for you right now Carly and I’m really happy to see that. Carly: …….. Monica: And I know that part of your therapy was to apologize and try to make amends with the people in your life who you’ve hurt in the past. Carly: ………….. Monica: I just… Carly: Just say it Monica. Monica: The fam..I’d love to see Michael. Now before you become upset, just hear me out. Carly: Fine…… Monica: Alan and I miss out grandson Carly. We rarely ever get to see him, except for when we’d run into Emily while she was babysitting. Now that she’s on an extended vacation and no longer hanging around Sonny, I don’t know when we’ll get the chance to again. He’s the only link that we have left to AJ. I’m asking you to consider letting us spend time with Michael. You can stay if you’d like or you can send Leticia, I don’t care. We’d just….like to have a relationship with our grandchild. Carly: I’ll think about it. Monica: Seriously? Carly: Yes Monica. I will seriously think about it. Michael’s getting to the age where he’s gonna want to know the Quartermaines. I will consider letting him spend time with you. Monica: What about Alan and the rest of the Quartermaines’? Carly: I have no real problem with you Monica, it’s the others that I have a problem with. Just…just give me some time. -SONNY’s- [Jason tells Sonny that he’s been out of contact with Sam for weeks. She went to Hawaii to deal with a problem with Danny but hasn’t called or e-mailed him. Jason tells Sonny that he may be unavailable for a few days if he doesn’t hear something soon. He also tells Sonny that Courtney called him and asked for his help, but wanted him to promise that he wouldn’t reveal where she was. He says he turned her down due to him trying to find Sam. This doesn’t sit well with Sonny, who lashes out at Jason for not being ‘considerate’. Jason, angry from not being able to get in contact with Sam and the frustration of dealing with Sonny & Emily, asks Sonny if he took his feeling into ‘consideration’ when he chose to start a relationship with Emily. He has his reasons for not getting involved with Courtney’s mess. She chose to leave town on her own, she chose to hide from Jax and Nikolas, she was in no dire emergency, so he told her he couldn’t get involved. No big deal. Unfortunately Sonny doesn’t think so. Luke arrives shortly after Jason leaves, with a business proposition for Sonny.] On Next General Hospital…. - Luke suggests that he and Sonny go into business together. - Nikolas sees more of Carly than he wanted to - Jason agrees to spend time with the Quartermaine’s on his own terms - Bobbie shows up for work drunk - The meeting at the Quartermaine Mansion Begins

General Hospital to Change Format By Brandon Nicols In a rather surprising move, ABC Daytime President Brian Frons has announced that General Hospital will be moving to a telenova format. Beginning June 12th, GH will begin it’s story arcs. This storytelling format, more common in Spanish Telenovas, was tried back in 2001 when Port Charles switched to that format. Though many details aren’t available at this time, what we do know is that General Hospital will not be taking the supernatural route that Port Charles did during it’s third arc. Instead, these arcs will allow the writers to focus completely on the stories in that arc. We have been told the names of 3 arcs that will be aired. Those arcs are entitled “Secrets & Lies”, “Addicted” and “Crush”. The arcs will have a beginning, middle and end to storylines, though some may overlap from arc to arc. Each arc is expected to run 8-13 weeks with various "mini-arcs" in between. “Secrets and Lies” will be the first arc and will feature a majority of the cast with a couple of weeks focusing on just a few couples/characters. When asked what we can expect, Ryan Chandler wouldn’t reveal much but said that “This arc will shake the foundation of some couples, create tension within core families and one character will wreak havoc all throughout Port Charles after this character learns some shocking information”. Ryan Chandler has been in contacts other writers to help with the new project. An announcement announcing the additions is expected to be made in the near future. Make sure you check out our in-depth interview with Ryan with an update regarding the arcs and summer previews.

Episodes 20-23 Sunday May 28, 2006 Written by: Ryan Chandler -PCPD- [At the PCPD, Mac is working the case of Alexis’ disappearance. He goes through many scenarios in his head, including one featuring Ric disposing of Alexis’ body. He becomes very disturbed at this thought and seems happy when Robin interrupts him. She tells him that since she returned to town, she hasn’t spent much time with him and has much time to make up for. She invites him to lunch at the MetroCourt.] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Patrick & Noah Drake talk about the prospective women in their lives. Noah fills in Patrick on Bobbie’s recent “crisis” with Lucas; Patrick tells Noah how comfortable he is with Robin. Patrick tells him that he’s never felt this way about a woman before. He really cares about Robin and wants to make her happy. While checking their mail, they learn that the Chief of Staff position at the hospital will be up for grabs. Noah is shocked to learn that Alan’s contract as Chief won’t be renewed. Patrick suggests that Noah should go after the position just as Alan walks up and asks “go for what position?”.] -KELLY’s- [Ric becomes defensive when he sees Lucky, Nikolas and Carly staring at him. Surprisingly uncharacteristic of Carly, she asks Ric how he’s holding up while dealing with Alexis’ disappearance. Ric mistakes her genuine concern for her usual snarkiness and sarcasm and yells at her. Carly is taken aback by Ric’s response; Lucky tells Ric to calm down; Ric yells at him to shut the hell up. Carly tries to explain that she is really concerned for Kristina’s sake but is startled by Ric’s attitude. Nikolas rushes to Carly’s defense, telling Ric to get his head out of his ass and realize that people will ask about Alexis and he needs to learn how to deal with it. Nikolas also tells Ric that his conscience must be getting to him because an innocent person wouldn’t act that way.] -UNKNOWN LOCATION- [Alexis wakes up to Sam staring at her. Alexis asks Sam to please stop staring at her because it’s creepy. Sam asks her how it feels to know that she was right and Alexis was wrong. Alexis tells her there is no evidence that backs Sam’s claim to accuse Manny. Sam tells Alexis how sanctimonious she is and how she always thinks she’s right and so on and so on. Sam calls Alexis a selfish bitch who only thinks of herself and uses her children to put forth her own agenda. She continues to rant, telling Alexis that her children would be better off without her and subtly suggests that she should have given Kristina up for adoption in order to spare her all of her overly protective and neurotic parenting. Alexis slaps Sam and tells her never to speak of her children in that way. Upstairs, the man in charge of the group who took Alexis & Sam speaks on the phone to an unknown party. The unknown person, speaking with a voice enhancer, promises that all will be revealed to their captures in due time. Promising that the ties that bond them go beyond the death of Sam’s child.] -UPSTATE NEW YORK- [Em’s condition takes a turn for the worse when her heart-rate drops. The attendants are able to stabilize her. Her unknown visitor promises they will be together soon. In time she will learn to love him as she once did.] -GENERAL HOSPITAL- [Noah tells Alan that he’s considering putting in for the Chief of Staff position. Alan laughs, telling him that the position is already filled by him. Monica walks up and tells them not for long. She informs Alan that the board will not be renewing his contract and will have to reapply if he wants to be considered. Alan tells her that he deserves better and is calling the family meeting at the house tonight…a meeting that ALL Quartermaines' are required to attend. Alan stomps away, but Monica encourages Noah to apply. Patrick tells him to go for it.] -KELLY’S- [Nikolas continues to insult Ric. Ric decks Nikolas across the jaw, telling him that is for the other night. Carly checks on Nikolas as Lucky prepares to arrest Ric for assault. Nik tells Lucky to let it go. Carly tells Nikolas that he’s bleeding and gets some gets a washcloth with ice inside to give to Nikolas. Lucky looks very confused while Carly helps Nikolas.] -UNKOWN LOCATION- [sam becomes livid with Alexis for slapping her. She asks if Alexis is going to apologize to her now, but Alexis tells her no. She says that like it or not they’re stuck with each other and has to learn how to get along until they can get out. She has two beautiful children and a husband to return to, and no one’s stupidity, especially Sam’s, is going to keep her from doing so.] On The Next General Hospital…… - Robin discusses Patrick with Mac - Lulu goes at it with Tracy - Lorenzo makes arrangement for Diego’s return…..much to the chagrin of Dillon - Jason updates Sonny on Sam’s disappearance. - Monica asks Carly for a favor

Episode 19: The Flashbacks -HARBOR VIEW TOWERS: PENTHOUSE 3A- [Lucas awakes to the sound of….nothing. For the first time in weeks, he feels as if a weight has been lifted off of his shoulders. Surely he’s troubled that his secret came out the way that it did, but he now knows that he has to work on living his life as an openly gay teen. He walks downstairs and finds a note that Carly left him: ------>Lucas, I came in to check up on you and saw that you were sleeping. There’s money in the top drawer, food in the fridge, and clothes for you in the closet (I went shopping for ya ^__^). Don’t let what happened last night bring you down. Feel free to stay as long as you’d like and remember that if you need anything, call me. If I’m unavailable, just ask Jason. -Carly<------- -BOBBIE’S HOUSE- [bobbie awakes to the sound of Tony slamming her door] Bobbie: ……GOD TONY!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING??!! Tony: Well I see that you’re awake now. We need to talk. Bobbie: About what? Tony: Don’t you remember what happened last night? [bobbie looks at Tony for a minute, then begins flashing back to the reveal of Lucas’ secret. “Oh God” she says when she realizes what she did.] Bobbie: You know what Tony, I can’t deal with this right now. I already went through this with Luke. Oh man Luke……. [bobbie remembers the heated confrontation she had with Luke following her blow up. Bobbie remembers completely ripping into Luke as a father, proclaiming that he was there for Lucky, but doesn’t give a damn about Lulu. Bobbie asks Tony to leave, but Tony tells her he can’t leave just yet.] -SONNY’S- [Carly walks right into Sonny’s house and calls him downstairs. He slowly makes his way down, clueless as to why she’s here. She tells Sonny that she is letting Lucas stay at the Penthouse until he’s ready to leave and fills him in why. Her conversation is interrupted when Kristina runs downstairs. Carly asks why Kristina is there (knowing that it isn’t Sonny’s day to have her) and learns that Alexis has disappeared. Sonny tells her though he truly wants to believe that his brother had nothing to do with it, history speaks for itself and didn’t want his daughter there with him.] -HARBOR VIEW TOWERS- [Lucas hears a knock on the door and is surprised to see Lulu and baby Cameron at the door. Lucas invites them in; Lulu is impressed with his new living quarters. She tells Lucas that she’s babysitting Cam for the day, but wanted to check up on him and back sure he was ok. Lucas tells her considering what happened to him last night, it couldn’t get much worse.] -KELLY’S- [Nikolas and Lucky are sitting inside Kelly’s talking about the recent happenings in their life. Nik informs Lucky about the Alexis situation; Lucky informs Nik about Lucas. Mike brings them their order and asks how Emily is doing. They both say they haven’t heard from Emily for a while now, but knows that she’s on vacation.] -UPSTATE NEW YORK- [A woman is shown lying in a hospital bed. Her long brownish-blonde hair brushed carefully away from her face. Sitting by her bedside is man who’s face is conveniently hidden in the shadows. He tells her that though he’s been gone during the time when she needed him the most, he’s here for her now. And will always be there for her.] -KELLY’s- [Carly walks into Kelly’s with Morgan at her side. He runs to the counter to talk to Mike and is given some cookies. Lucky asks Carly how everything went with Lucas. She tells him that he’s going to be ok if given his space. When he asks where he is, Carly is reluctant to tell him, but does so, knowing that her brother will need the support of his family. Carly tells Nikolas that she’s sorry to hear about what happened to Alexis and hopes she is found safe. Ric walks in at that time and sees the three of them talking. He flashes back to his conversation with Sonny the night before:] Sonny: So Alexis is missing. Ric: Yes. Sonny: I just defended you to her nephew. Don’t make me regret my decision Ric: No! I had nothing to do with what happened. Liz and I were talking together in Kelly’s when I got a call from Alexis…after she left your house. We were talking and then we weren’t. I heard her screaming and then a crash. However, there wasn’t a car accident reported and found no evidence to back up my story. Sonny: ……..so what’d you do? Ric: I went down to the police station and reported what happened. I was there all night and ended up getting baited into a fight by Durant and almost got arrested. No one believes that she’s really missing. They think I had something to with it. Sonny (slowly becoming agitated): Well Ric, history speaks for itself.. What do you think that people are just going to accept your story as truth? Ric: Sonny…I really di- Sonny: Look. I’ll put one of my guys on it. Alexis and I don’t get along, but she is the mother of my child and I don’t want anything to happen to her. I’m uh..I’m going to take Kristina with me. You’ll have your hands full with Molly and dealing with this situation, so I’ll take Kristina to my place until you find a way to work this out. Ric: Sonny there’s no…fine. I’d hate to ask you this Sonny but…I’m going to need your support on this. We’re brothers, we have to stick together. Do you believe me? Sonny: Come on Ric. Ric (becoming emotional): Sonny. I….I really need your support right now. I just….I need you to tell me that you believe me. Please Sonny. Sonny: I don’t know. (While taking Kristina with him) I don’t know. [Ric comes back to reality as Nikolas, Carly and Lucky are staring at him.] -HARBOR VIEW TOWERS: PENTHOUSE A- [Lucas tells Lulu that she needs to go because he’s going out. Lulu agrees, but tells Lucas she’s going with him as well. They argue for a bit with Lulu winning of course. On their way out, Lulu asks Lucas if he’s upset with Brandon for revealing his secret. Lucas tells her yes, but then remembers the intense night that he had with Brandon at a party.] On The Next General Hospital….. - Ric misinterprets Carly’s concern for sarcasm and verbally berates her, causing Nikolas to jump to her defense. - Viewers learn more of the connection between “Em” and her mystery visitor - Alexis puts Sam in her place. - Alan is upset to learn that his position as Chief of Staff for GH will not be renewed. - Robin visits Mac

EPISODES 14-18: The Fallout -METROCOURT- Lucas: I’m gay mom. Bobbie: Excuse me? Lucas: He’s right. I’m gay. Bobbie: Well don’t be!! Lucas: What? Bobbie: Being gay is a choice. Choose not to be gay. Wait..I- Tony: Bobbie this is not the— Bobbie: Shut up Tony! Say nothing to me. No one say anything! Lucas: See, this is why I didn’t— Bobbie: You too. You hush. This is not…this is not what I had in store for you Lucas. Dillon: Mom, I think we should go. Tracy: Well why? This is just getting good. Luke: You’re right. Dillon, take your mother home. Tracy: Like hell he will. Bobbie: No, you don’t go anywhere! Dillon, Georgie, Maxie, Lulu…you don’t look too surprised. Lulu: That’s because we already knew. Bobbie: What? You knew and didn’t tell me? Georgie: We weren’t trying to keep it a secret from you Bobbie it’s just…well…we thought— Bobbie: Thought what? That it would be better for me not to know? Lucas: Don’t blame them for not telling you. I convinced them not to say anything. They wanted me to tell you myself but I told them no because I wasn’t ready. Now I see why. Tony: You can’t expect your mother to handle this like everyone else Lucas. Lucas: Why? You’re not angry. Tony: No, I’m not. Neither is your mother. She’s just…taken aback. Noah: Bobbie I think you should take some time to think about how— Bobbie: Don’t. I don’t need anyone to speak for me. No I’m not upset, I’m just extremely disappointed. -LANSING HOUSE- [Ric steps in between the Nikolas/Sonny altercation. Ric tells Sonny that Nikolas has a right to be upset. When asked why, Ric informs Sonny that Alexis was in a car accident, and is now missing. Nikolas calls Ric a liar, stating that there were no reports of an accident and then tells Sonny his theory as to what happened to Alexis. Surprisingly, Sonny defends Ric to Nikolas and tells him to back off. Nikolas says that he had to stop his search for Courtney because of what happened to Alexis. Sonny tells Nikolas that he’ll help him find Alexis. He convinces Nik to go home.] -UNKNOWN LOCATION- [Alexis and Sam awaken to find themselves locked in a dark room. Alexis asks Sam what happened, and Sam fills her in. Alexis can’t remember how she was taken in the first place. Sam immediately jumps to the conclusion that Manny has taken them and begins to blame Alexis for this happening.] -GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA- [Jax checks up on his lead and learns that Courtney is hiding in South Carolina. When he walks into the hotel, he begins asking if anyone has seen her. He is told by the front-desk attendant that Ms. Jacks doesn’t want to be disturbed. Jax bribes the attendant and he takes Jax to her room.] -HARBOR VIEW TOWERS- [Jason is lying down in the bedroom when his phone rings. Thinking it’s Sam, he immediately speaks her name when he answers, only to learn that it’s Courtney instead. -ALCAZAR MANSION- [After telling Skye that he wants to be the man in her life, Lorenzo declares his love for her.] Skye: Lorenzo I do feel safe with you. That’s what friends are for. Lorenzo: I don’t think that you understand me Skye. I want to be the man who makes you happy. I want to be the man who can take away for your fears and doubts. You’ve endured a lot of pain in your life Skye. I want you to know that I intend to put you first above everyone else. You won’t have to worry about whether I truly love you or not because I’m telling you now. Skye: What about Carly? You love her don’t you? Lorenzo: …..of course I love Carly. I always will, but what we had was one sided. She tried to love me, but she couldn’t because she was, is and forever will be in love with Sonny. I tried to save Carly when obviously she didn’t need saving. What you and I have….what we have is different. It’s love on both sides. And even if you don’t see it now, you will. -METROCOURT- Lucas: I’m outta here. Carly: I’m coming with you Lucas. Momma, you need to relax. [Carly and Lucas step into the elevator while Bobbie is calling them.] Bobbie: Lucas…LUCAS! Don’t you walk away from me when I’m talking to you. Lucas: Everyone, I’m sorry for ruining your evening. And you Brandon....thanks a lot. Tracy: Well this has been a not I surely won’t forget. Dillon: Oh god mom. Lucas’ life was just shattered. Can you cut the kid a break? Tracy: No. I make excuses for no one. Had Lucas come out to his mother months ago this never would have happened. So….who’s up for desert. Luke: I want everyone out…… Tracy: You can’t Luke: I SAID OUT!!!!!! Everyone except you Barbara Jean. [The MetroCourt begins to clear out. Once everyone is out of the room, Luke begins laying into his sister.] Luke: Barbara Jean Spencer…..how could you do that to your child? That boy needs you right now, and you going off on him didn’t help. Bobbie: Luke, you and I will not be having this conversation right now. Luke: Yes we will. You know more than anyone that the love of a parent is more important than anything else in this world. You essentially turned that boy away! Bobbie (while taking a drink of her wine): This coming from you? Since when have you become father of the year? -HARBOR VIEW TOWERS- [Jason asks Courtney what she wants. She asks for his help and wants him to promise he won’t reveal where she is if she tells him. Jason tells her he can’t help her because he has his own problems to deal with.] GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA [Jax walks into the luxurious suite and begins searching around. He hears water running in the bathroom and slowly makes his way to that area. He quietly opens the door and sees the silhouette of a long-haired blonde woman.] -LUCKY & LIZ’s APARTMENT- [Lucky and Liz are shown lying in bed while holding Cameron. Lucky tells Liz that he’s surprised that Lucas didn’t feel comfortable enough to tell him he was gay. Liz makes it clear that Lucky should work with the rest of the family to make Lucas feel welcomed. What happened to him was embarrassing and he should have come out when he was ready.] -SCORPIO HOUSE- [Maxie and Georgie walk into the house looking very somber. When Felicia asks what’s wrong, Georgie tells her about the fiasco that happened at the MetroCourt. Felicia & Mac feel sympathetic towards Lucas and Bobbie….at least until Maxie tells Felicia how Bobbie went off on Lucas. -OUTSIDE HARBOR VIEW TOWERS- [Carly and Lucas are sitting in the car outside of Harbor View Towers. She hands him a set of keys] Lucas: What are we doing here? Carly: Sonny and I agreed to share ownership of the penthouse. I know that you probably need a place to crash for a while and I think here is a really good place to do it. Lucas: There are guards there….and…on top of that, why are you helping me Carly? Aren’t you freaked out? Carly: First off, you can use the guards to your advantage. They’ll keep people you don’t want to see out. Secondly, I haven’t been the greatest sister in the world to you. This is my chance to make up for that. Before you go, I want you to know that you can call me anytime you want. I’m here for you. Don’t let Mom’s reaction change your overall perception of her Lucas. She’s just…..overwhelmed. Lucas: Thanks for everything Carly….and I’ll try to look at this objectively. [Lucas hugs Carly before getting out of the car. Carly watches him go into the building. When he gets into the elevator, she waves goodbye to him and takes off, unaware that someone has been following her the entire time.]