In Anna’s office, John informed Anna that she was “out of your league,” threatening his superiors, but she reminded him that he was in her jurisdiction. She talked about how honorable Jason was, and she ripped into John for using the law to his own ends to get revenge on people. He accused her of helping Valentin escape, and she promised to dig into all of John’s missteps and destroy his career. John spat that she was just as dirty as Sonny, and he stormed out. Anna made a call and told someone that she would be out of the station for the rest of the day, and she left.
Willow met Nina in the Metro Court lobby, and Nina asked about Willow's “PSA emergency.” Willow explained that the script she’d been given for her latest announcement was clunky, so she’d rewritten it, and she hoped that Nina would take a look at it. The two sat down, and Nina gave some suggestions to Willow. As they talked, Ava arrived, and Natalia arrived behind her. Natalia scoffed at Ava and got into an elevator. Ava decided to approach Nina and Willow.
Nina coldly advised Ava that she and Willow were in the middle of something. Ava talked about how the mother-daughter bond was so important, and she was glad to see Nina and Willow together. She continued that Sonny was trying to keep Avery away from her, and she wondered if Nina or Willow would talk to Scott about Sonny’s recent behavior. “Are you insane?” Nina questioned, and Willow wanted no part of it. Ava thanked them for hearing her out, and Willow left for her recording.
Nina thought that Ava had the shortest memory if she thought that Nina would do anything to help her. Ava replied that she was about to lose her only remaining child, so she thought that she and Nina would find some common ground. Ava hoped for compassion—and maybe even forgiveness in their future—but Nina refused. Ava talked about how Sonny and “bigoted mother” Natalia were joined at the hip, but Nina laughed at Ava’s attempt to make Nina jealous. Ava tearfully wondered if Nina doubted Ava’s capability as a mother or her devotion to Avery. Nina answered that Ava’s love for Avery was her one redeeming quality, but Nina was still “rooting for Sonny.” “How things have changed,” Ava said sadly. Nina commented that her life had changed for the better, and she walked away.
A short while later, Ava was in her room when there was a knock on the door. She opened it to John, who entered as he apologized for the interruption earlier. He informed her that he would soon have everything he needed to “bring Sonny to justice.”
Brook Lynn, Blaze, and Kristina arrived on the set of Perez Hilton’s show, and they nervously watched as he recorded the episode introduction. Brook Lynn advised the couple to keep things positive and to not apologize. She continued that Perez was “super knowledgeable, professional, kind, and no nonsense,” so everyone would get to meet the true, authentic Blaze. Brook Lynn walked away to talk to a producer, and Perez approached Blaze and Kristina. They thanked him for having them on, and he called what they were doing “brave and important.”
In her room at the Metro Court hotel, Natalia turned on the television to the channel showing Perez Hilton’s show. She told herself to be a big girl, as she deserved what they were going to say about her.
The interview began with Perez explaining the story, with help from Blaze and Kristina. Blaze talked about her relationship with her mother as complicated but steady, and she said Natalia was an excellent business manager who’d sacrificed a lot for Blaze’s career. She continued that things were raw, but she hoped to repair the relationship. Kristina added that they weren’t the real victims. Kristina noted that Natalia was entitled to her opinions, but Natalia was the one whose privacy had been violated. Perez commented that they were being very generous, but Kristina clarified that they were being humans. She said that everyone made mistakes, but they needed to own them, apologize for them, and learn from them.
Perez moved on to future plans and asked about Kristina’s baby bump. She didn’t have any comment and stated that they were keeping that private. Perez thanked them for joining him and wished them the best. When the cameras stopped rolling, he assured the women that the interview had gone well. He hugged them and walked away. Brook Lynn approached and assured them that they had been incredible. Blaze wanted to celebrate, so the three ladies left to get milkshakes at Bobbie’s.
In Jason’s room over Bobbie’s, Carly reminded Jason that he’d said he was free. He explained that he’d done everything John had wanted, but it hadn’t been enough. “Nothing ever will be,” she replied, and she decided to turn herself in to take away John’s power. She and Jason argued about it until he urged her to think about Donna. Carly refused to keep being the weapon used against him, as she got a choice, too. He knew that she knew he had to leave. “I just got you back,” she muttered tearfully as she hugged him. She finally agreed not to turn herself in, and he encouraged her to live her life.
Later, Jason arrived at the bus station and called Danny. Danny wanted to hang out with his father, but Jason broke the news that he was being sent on another assignment out of town. Danny demanded that his father stay. Jason told Danny how proud he was of Danny, and Jason said how much he loved Danny. “Be good,” Jason said, and he hung up. A frustrated Danny threw his phone across the room.
Carly arrived at Metro Court and approached the front desk. She instructed the employee to send two bellhops to John’s suite, as he would be checking out. She continued that the bellhops should pack up John’s things and put the luggage in the lobby, and the front desk employee should reprogram the door for the next guest. “That’s what we call taking out the trash,” she said to herself.
Next time on General Hospital
Violet asks Sasha why everyone has to leave.
Michael asks someone for a favor.
Diane wishes she had better news for Sonny.
Carly confronts Jagger.
