General Hospital Recap: Curtis Thinks Drew Has Leverage Over Portia
Emma accuses Josslyn of stealing her summer job, but she says she earned it fair and square. Emma says Josslyn should have told her that she was fighting for it as well and accuses her of stabbing her in the back. Josslyn apologizes for not telling her before, but Emma asks if Jax threw money at the situation, but Josslyn denies.
She tries to reassure Emma she'll let the authorities know if it turns out Dalton is experimenting on animals. Emma's angry she trusted Josslyn and calls her an untrustworthy bitch.
After Emma leaves, Josslyn snoops around Dalton's office. Vaughn lets himself in to help her scan his office. She tells him Emma is upset but he doesn't care. The two decide there's nothing incriminating there and they need to check the lab.
Nurse's Ball rehearsals continue. Sidwell stops by to see Lucy and she thanks him for underwriting the whole ball. Jenz says he's hoping it will change people's minds about him, people are more welcoming to him now.
Emma complains to Anna about Josslyn getting the job she wanted. She tells Anna she dropped her flash drive in the sand, but Josslyn found it and then realizes Josslyn sabotaged her. She thinks she should tell Dalton, but Anna warns her that she can't make an accusation without proof. Emma doesn't want Josslyn to get away with taking the job she wanted. Anna tells her to let it go.
Trina stops by to spend time with Portia while Kai is in physical therapy. She complains about the documentary crew and Drew's involvement. Portia mentions how she talked Curtis out of writing a negative article about Drew and Trina doesn't understand why. Portia says they should back off Drew and they need to find middle ground.
Curtis tells Jordan that Portia has become a Drew apologist, and he doesn't know why. He mentions how he was going to write an editorial on Drew and Portia didn't want him to. He says he's caught Portia and Drew in conversation, and he thinks something is off. Curtis worries Drew has leverage on Portia. Jordan tells him to speak with Portia.
Laura begs Sonny not to give the piers to Sidwell, he's a terrible man, who kidnapped Lucky. Sonny says he doesn't trust Sidwell, but he has to make a deal with the devil, in terms of the referendum. He says he's a burden to her politically, but Laura doesn't want Sidwell to build up his criminal empire here. Laura realizes Sonny is planning on leaving the business.
Sonny admits it will be tricky because he won't be leaving town. He will have a target on his back and will need security. Sonny wants a fresh start and thinks the transition will be peaceful with Sidwell. Laura's concern is what Sidwell is planning on doing in Port Charles. She says Sonny has kept the peace, but Sidwell doesn't care about that. Sonny says it's not his responsibility to keep Sidwell in check. Laura decides to fully support Sonny if this is what he wants.
Lulu says it's important she find out who the child is, but Carly doesn't understand why. Carly says if she does this, Lulu will be making a huge mistake. Lulu insists she just needs to find out who the child is before she decides if she'll tell Dante. Carly accuses Lulu of playing God with other people's lives.
Lulu says she thinks she already knows who the child is, and Dante has already been interacting with him without knowing it. She tells Carly the child is Gio and explains the possible connection. Lulu tells Carly about the argument between Dante and Gio and how Lois defended him.
Carly can't believe Lois would keep this from Brook Lynn but Lulu's not certain she doesn't know the truth. Lulu says if Gio is their son, she needs to tell Dante. Carly says if it turns out to be Gio and Lulu tells him the truth it will destroy the memory of the family that he had. Lulu thinks it's best for everyone involved but Carly says she needs to let it go.
Lulu disagrees and points out Sonny would be his grandfather, but Carly says she wouldn't tell him. Lulu reminds Carly that Lois asked Sonny to help pay for Gio's education because she knew the connection. She says if it turns out Gio isn't the child, she'll drop it but if he is, she'll tell Dante. Carly tells her to make sure she has proof.
Tracy tells Jason that Brook Lynn gave up a baby for adoption and wants Jason to find him. Jason says if Brook Lynn wants her son found, he should be talking to her. Tracy admits Brook Lynn doesn't know but that the child is her great grandchild and has to know who he is.
She thinks the child should have been raised a Quartermaine, but Jason doesn't necessarily see that as a blessing. Tracy says the child should know his legacy, but Jason says he's not getting involved.
Tracy barters, telling Jason if he finds the child, she'll stop going after Sonny in regard to the referendum on the piers. She says that's how much this means to her and trusts Jason to do it for her. Tracy believes the child deserved to know that he's a Quartermaine. Jason says he can't because he has to respect Brook Lynn's decision so Tracy counters she won't stop until Sonny is gone.
Jason checks in with Sonny, who tells him about his conversation with Laura. Jason mentions Tracy's willingness to back off for a favor, but he won't do it. Sonny says he has to do what's right for his family.
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