General Hospital Recap: Sonny Comes to Laura’s Rescue, Gio Calls Brook Lynn Mom and More
The November 21 episode of General Hospital was full of unexpected moments. Michael (Rory Gibson) helped Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Gio (Giovanni Mazza) experienced a major milestone in their relationship, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) and Cody (Josh Kelly) grew closer, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) tried to warn Chase (Josh Swickard) not to blow up his life, Jason (Steve Burton) nearly got Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) to open up to him, and Sonny (Maurice Benard) came to Laura’s (Genie Francis) aid as her world threatened to implode. Here’s how it all went down.
Family Matters
Sitting down with Sonny at the Metro Court, Gio revealed that Dante doesn’t want him as his son. Sonny praised Gio for coming clean about his role in the lab break-in, but the young man lamented that Dante had reverted to his previous opinion of him after he put Rocco in danger again. Sonny assured him that once Rocco was home, it would all blow over and Dante would come around. He tried to explain that things can get heated between parents and kids, but Gio countered that though he and Dante are biologically related, that’s their only connection.
Gio arrived at the hospital looking for Michael and asked Brook Lynn how Ned was doing. She gave him a positive update and offered to pass along a message to Michael if he didn’t want to hang around. But Gio said Michael told him he was needed, though he wasn’t sure what for. “I think Michael meant that you were needed by me,” Brook Lynn sighed. Gio agreed to stay and listened as she explained that Dante doesn’t speak for her, and she totally understood that Gio never wanted to hurt Rocco. Gio complained that someone still got hurt, and then realized that trying to do good and things going sideways was like when she gave him up for adoption. Brook Lynn reminded him that he had no idea what Rocco was going to do, so he shouldn’t blame himself. Placing a comforting hand on his arm, she was touched when he placed his hand on hers. She assured him that he did the right thing coming clean, and he said, “Thanks, Mom,” before giving her a grateful hug. Michael walked up behind them and smiled at the scene.
On the Case
Chase popped into Alexis’s office to update her that he could prove Michael’s alibi was fake if Jacinda was with a client the night of Drew’s shooting. Alexis was on board until the detective revealed that Nina had told him Ezra was one of her clients, as Nina would say or do anything to help Willow. But Chase declared that Ezra himself had told him about Jacinda while they were chatting at the bar — and after he’d bought him a few drinks. Alexis appreciated his help, but reminded Chase he couldn’t testify to this in court, and that Ezra and Jacinda would just lie. He vowed to find proof himself by bringing Ezra in on solicitation charges and questioning him to get to the truth. Alexis warned him that destroying Michael’s alibi doesn’t necessarily help Willow’s case and cautioned that he could be risking his life and career for nothing. But Chase was unbowed and declared, “Willow’s freedom is worth it.”
Undiscovered Country
Molly and Kristina were chatting over drinks at the Brown Dog when Cody entered, and Kristina quickly invited him to join them. Molly expressed her gratitude to Cody again for rescuing her father in the woods and enthused about how changed Ric has been since the ordeal. Kristina watched the conversation nervously as Cody downplayed his heroism. When Jacinda showed up, Kristina quickly excused herself to go chat with Michael’s new girlfriend at the bar. Jacinda asked about Charlie’s, and Kristina shared that the building had to be torn down so they wouldn’t be reopening. She then asked Jacinda to laugh like she just said something funny so she could continue giving Molly and Cody time alone.
Back at the table, things got momentarily awkward when Cody commented on Jacinda’s beauty, but Molly recovered and not-so-subtly commented about how sometimes you meet people and discover that there’s “something about them.” When Cody inquired how her research was going, Molly explained she’d moved on to country music, which she knew nothing about. As Cody started explaining all the different genres, he suddenly pulled her up to dance to a song that started on the jukebox. Their moves were awkward at first, but the pair soon fell into a rhythm together and shared a close moment.
Nice Try
Britt pulled herself together and was about to try again to inject herself with her medication when Jason knocked on her door to let her know that Ric had a new legal strategy to help Rocco by turning the tables on Dalton. After flashing to Sidwell shooting Dalton in front of her, Britt nervously wondered what it was. She was pleased to hear that Danny and Charlotte were going to turn themselves in to prove Dalton was framing Rocco, but froze when Jason revealed that the teens had stolen the key to the lab from her, and wondered why she had a key to Dalton’s lab.
Britt tried to usher him out, but Jason told her he knew Dalton was involved in her work at the Five Poppies and that connection had obviously continued in Port Charles. Knowing she was in trouble, he wanted to help her, but he couldn’t if she kept him in the dark. “If I tell you, I have to know you’d put me first,” Britt cried desperately. “I have to know you’re worth me risking my life.” Unfortunately, before Jason could respond, he got a call from Sonny, and Britt sighed, telling him to answer. When Jason explained he had to take care of something for Sonny, a defeated Britt pushed him out of her room, and he sadly apologized before she slammed the door. Later, Britt got into bed and recalled Sidwell threatening her after killing Dalton, crying into her pillow.
Unexpected Passenger
Laura was horrified to find Dalton’s corpse in the trunk of her car and carefully checked his pulse to confirm he was dead. Recalling how she’d threatened the professor at the polling place, she started to call Kevin, but realized he couldn’t help because he’s in Dublin. She then tried phoning Alexis, but got her voicemail. Growing more frantic, Laura finally placed another call, begging for help and giving her location. Waiting inside the vehicle, Laura freaked out when she saw Dalton’s blood on her hand, and then leapt out of her skin when Nathan tapped on the car window to check on her. Trying to maintain her cool, Laura claimed she was just overwhelmed after the election and then got a flat tire. When Nathan went to help by getting the spare, Laura panicked and went after him, but then Sonny arrived.
Sonny offered to change the tire, and Nathan suggested that between the two of them, it would take no time at all, but then the detective got a call and had to go to work. He offered to call for backup, but Sonny assured him he had it handled. After Nathan was gone, Sonny opened the trunk and took in the gruesome scene. After calling Jason to take care of it, Sonny told Laura they had to go. Still on edge, she didn’t want to leave her car, but he insisted. Later, Jason arrived and changed the tire, then drove off.
Back at her office, Laura was in tears as she explained how she thought she should call the police, but then froze. Sonny asked if she had touched the body, and she admitted she had checked his pulse and gotten blood on herself. She asked what she should do now, and Sonny assured her that her car would be returned to her fully clean, and Dalton would disappear. “Somebody’s trying to make trouble for you,” he warned. “Somebody does not like the results. Do you understand what I’m saying?” Laura mused that Ezra and Drew were upset she had been reelected mayor before finally landing on Sidwell and realizing it was him.
Will Sonny be able to help Laura keep her name out of Dalton’s death? Can Jason ever prove to Britt that she can rely on him? Might Brook Lynn be able to help smooth things over between Gio and Dante? Share your thoughts about GH in the comments below!