General Hospital Recaps: The week of July 6, 1998 on GH

Tony was prohibited from having any contact with Lucas. Brenda decided to embark on a new career. Luke and Laura discussed the rape at the campus disco. Alan sank further into drug addiction.

Monday July 6, 1998

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Bobbie tells Felicia that she won't be able to continue being Felicia's friend if she continues to support Tony whenever he tries to contact Lucas. Felicia tries to explain her point of view, but Bobbie won't listen and leaves. Mac arrives and asks Felicia how she could have bailed Tony out of jail. He's just lost, Felicia says. Her wedding dress arrives. Mac asks her if Tony is planning to show up and cause a scene at their wedding like Ryan Chamberlain did. Felicia tries explaining how the two situations are completely different. She tries on her dress and Mac tells her she looks magnificent. They agree to meet for dinner later on.

Sonny tells Jason that he's leaving tomorrow, but he first has some business to deal with Jerry. Mike arrives just as Jason and Michael are leaving. Sonny gets on Mike for being rude to Jason. Mike wants to know when Sonny's leaving and where he's going. Sonny tells him that he's leaving tomorrow, but refuses to tell him where. You don't trust me, Mike says. It's for your own protection, Sonny responds. I love you and I don't want to put your life in danger. Mike tells him that those are just words and that he's going to be man enough to do something that neither of them have been able to do: he shakes his hand and says "Goodbye Michael. Enjoy your life." You too, Pop, Sonny says to the closed door.

Jax and Jerry meet on the docks. Jerry tells him the fire was started so that the police could examine the contents of the warehouse without a search warrant, taking any incriminating evidence from Jason and Sonny. Jax asks him how involved he is with Carlos. Jerry tells him not to worry, that he's gotten out of his mess. Sonny shows up and offers Jax the briefcase full of money that was left at the warehouse in the fire. Jax refuses and asks Sonny to leave. Sonny tells him that he's got business with Jerry. Jerry convinces Jax to leave, asking him to trust him just one more time. After Jax leaves, Sonny says "He doesn't know, does he?" Know what, Jerry asks. That you and your family have joined the organization, Sonny responds. Jerry tells him that they've decided to keep Jax out of it, and therefore perfectly legitimate in the business world. Sonny tells him to stay away from Jax and to make sure to keep him clean. Why should you care, Jerry asks. Then he realizes--if Jax is clean, no harm will come to Brenda. That's pretty sad, seeing how you don't even have the woman, Jerry responds.

Brenda tells Jax that she's going to cut down on her modeling after she builds up a little more income to buy a business. When Jax asks which one, Brenda refuses to tell him, saying that she knows he would buy it for her. He takes a look at her financials and says that she's in pretty good shape to buy a small, financially sound business. She tells him she's going to ask Ned to sell L&B Records to her. Jax tells her about his meeting with Jerry.

Liz tells Lucky that Nikolas was just being nice when he came by. Lucky refuses to listen, saying that Nik always has an agenda. Liz says that it was good for her to confront someone who knows what happened to her, just like it was good for her to see Laura. When did you talk to her? Lucky asks. I went to see her because I wanted to be with someone who has gotten past the same thing I'm trying to, Liz responds. She didn't get past her rape, she buried it, Lucky says. She married her rapist and doesn't deserve your pity or friendship. Liz leaves in tears.

Jason takes Michael to visit Carly. She plans for her release tomorrow, but Jason tries to warn her that it's not a sure thing and she might not actually come home tomorrow. Carly refuses to listen, telling him that there's no way that is going to happen. We're going to have to discuss Robin, Carly says. Jason tells her that they'll talk about Robin later, when they have to deal with it. Jason leaves and Bobbie arrives. Carly tells her that she's leaving tomorrow and there isn't going to be a trial. Bobbie asks about Robin. Carly assures her that Robin won't be an issue, telling Bobbie that she and Jason have already discussed it.

Brenda asks Robin if Jason has any kind of feelings for Carly. She uses him and I'm afraid that if she makes him choose between me and Michael, he'll choose Michael, Robin confides. Brenda warns Robin that she needs to be ready for a battle. I can't let Jason lose Michael because of me, Robin says. Later, at the penthouse, Jason asks Robin if she's okay with Carly coming home. As long as we're together, she says.

Tuesday, July 7, 1998

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Moved by her previousconversation with Liz,Laura asked Luke howhe could have raped herall those years ago.Luke and Laura were intears as he explained his motivations behind the uglyincident. Laura then explained why she had forgiven himand she urged Luke to put the past behind them and returnhome. With their love re-energized, Luke and Laura decidedto face the future together. Brenda told Robin that she wassouring on modeling. Brenda then shared a day of romanceand passion with Jax. As he looked upon a happy Jax andBrenda, Sonny silently wished Brenda all the best. Sonnyfinished saying his good-byes to those he cared aboutincluding Luke, Jason and Robin. After reflecting on thefamily he could have had with Lily, Sonny congratulatedJason on building a life with Robin and Michael. After anunwelcomed visit from Tony, Carly found out that she wasnot getting out of Shadybrook as expected and was beingremanded for trial. A desperate Carly then implemented herplan to act crazy. Stefan investigated Luke and found out thathe and Alexis had been keeping in close contact. Stefanthen asked for Alexis's help in nailing Luke for Katherine'smurder, but she insisted that he point his suspicions inHelena's direction. Later, Helena confronted Alexis for tryingto lure her to her death.

Wednesday, July 8, 1998

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After spending qualitytime with Luke andLesley Lu, Laura talkedwith her mother on thephone and was updatedon her condition. WithLuke away, Stefan arrived and invited Laura and Lesley Lufor dinner at Wyndemere. Stefan told Laura that he wanted astronger bond to develop between her and Nikolas in casehe went to jail for Katherine's murder. Stefan thanked Laurafor not revealing the truth about Nikolas's paternity and toldher not to involve herself in his court case. Alexis wasenergized after she successfully stood up to Helena andlater shared news of her triumph with Luke. Luke and Alexiscelebrated and began their plot to frame Helena forKatherine's murder. Jerry told Jax that Sonny paid off hismarker, but Jax refused to let Sonny affect their partnership.Jax told Jerry that he would cut off all contact with him if hedid not stay away from the mob, but Jerry could not promisethat he would no longer live life on the edge. Jerry agreed tostay in town so that Jax could keep an eye on him. Bobbievisited Carly at Shadybrook and was convinced that shehad lost touch with reality. Jason and Justus arrived with acourt order for Carly's release, but realized that they weretoo late. Jason was convinced that Carly was faking andwas furious that he was not allowed to see her. Later, Jerrycomforted Bobbie about Carly. Laura told Luke aboutStefan's request regarding Nikolas, but did not tell him thatshe had accepted Stefan's invitation to dinner. Laura thenthought back to kissing Stefan years ago.

Thursday, July 9, 1998

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At the Brownstone, Bobbie explains to Luke that she is worried about Tony.She tells her brother about how Lucas was in the burning warehouse becauseTony lured him out to play against her wishes. Luke tells his sister thatsending Tony to jail isn't going to solve anything and asks why Bobbie didn'tcall him in the first place to take care of the situation. Bobbie then tellsLuke about Carly's breakdown. Luke says that she must be faking because hedoesn't think that her mind could ever wind up "at the salad bar". Bobbie hasto leave to go to the PCPD, where Mac is planning to present her with apermanent order of protection for Lucas against Tony. Before she leaves, Lukeassures her that Carly will be fine because she is a Spencer.

When Bobbie arrives at the police station, Mac and Tony are already there.Bobbie informs her ex-husband that the last time he saw Lucas is the last timehe will ever see his son. They argue about both Lucas and Carly until Macexplains the permanent order to Tony. The Police Commissioner tells Tony thatthe order means no telephone calls, no letters, and no gifts. Tony inquiresas to the duration of the legal agreement and he finds out that it isindefinite. After Mac is through with the explanation, Bobbie returns to theBrownstone. Lucas is home and she tries to explain to her son why he can'tsee his father anymore. Bobbie likens her situation to when Kevin was sickand Felicia wouldn't let him visit Maxie or Georgie. Lucas wants to know whatwould happen if his mother ever "caught" this sickness that ails his father.Bobbie assures her son that if such a situation ever arises, she will seekimmediate help. Until then, she is going to do her best to protect him.

At the park, Liz stands where she was raped and remembers the evening. Luckyapproaches her and when he sees her crying, he offers her his hand. Liz tellsthe young Spencer that she had a nightmare about Murty and wonders if he isreally her rapist. She says that she doesn't know how she'll continue withher life if her rapist is never found. She tells Lucky that she feels stuckand Lucky offers his help. Luke walks into the park, looking for these twoteens. Luke wants to speak to Lucky alone, but Lucky tells his father thatanything he has to say, he can say in front of Liz. Luke agrees to do so andexplains how he and Laura have discussed the night he raped her and decided tostay together and love each other. He tells Lucky that he can hate himforever, but asks his son not to hold it against his mother forever. Luckybelieves that this is all part of a ploy to lure him back to the house inorder to resolve any problems that Luke and Laura might be having. Luke doesnot appreciate his son's reaction and informs him that he was the product oflove, not rape and it is time that Lucky realizes that Luke and Laura do notneed his permission to love each other. After he leaves, Lucky cries and Liztries to comfort him. She tells her friend that she knows how much energy ittakes for her to hate someone she doesn't know; how can Lucky hate someone heloves?

Over at the psychiatric facility, Jason argues with Carly's doctor. He wantsto see the young woman, but the doctor is still set against it. The doctorinforms Mr. Morgan that Carly is going to be transferred to a state penalmaximum security institution and the decision is final. She will not be ableto have any visitors, including Jason or Bobbie, for at least the first twomonths. When the doctor leaves, Jason makes a phone call and then sneaks intoCarly's room. He is very angry with her and throws her "baby" across theroom. Carly lets her guard down and accuses Jason of lying to her. In herrage, she calls Robin "white trash" and says that Jason has no right to giveRobin her baby. Jason yells at Carly and tells her about the Quartermaineplan and how he did get the court order in time for her release, but sheruined everything. Carly is stunned, but tells Jason that she can fix thingsby explaining the situation to the doctor. Jason won't let her do thatbecause the doctor would declare her sane and then she would have to standtrial because the court order is now invalid. He tells Carly about hertransfer and promises not to give up on her. He then leaves to return to thepenthouse. As he explains the new situation to Michael, Carly is led away tothe penal institution.

Over at the Quartermaine mansion, Alan spills orange juice everywhere. Hemakes a call to his dealer to secure more pills. When the dealer asks if heis out of a current supply, Alan says that he has hydrocodone left, but it isnot strong enough. He wants hydromorphone. Edward walks into the room asAlan is on the phone, but does not listen to the conversation. Still, hedoesn't buy Alan's story about how he was talking to his secretary. Edwardtells Alan to hurry up and get through this phase so that the Q's can get onwith their lives. AJ walks in the room and wants to know if Edward has heardfrom Carly yet. Edward tells AJ how he plans to taunt Carly with pictures ofRobin and Michael together when Justus enters the room. Justus tells theQuartermaines about Carly's transfer and when Edward pretends to expressconcern for her, Justus tells him to save it. He explains to Edward thatJason knows all about their little plan and he is furious. Jason will nolonger support the docks project and he will hold the Q's accountable forCarly's situation. As they talk, Alan walks outside alone.

Friday, July 10, 1998

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Jason lashed out atEdward and AJ forcausing Carly to besent away. Jasonmade it clear that he was going to use the docks projectto make the Quartermaines pay for what they had done.Jason saw that Alan was on drugs and implied that hewould use that information against the family if theythought about going after Michael. Jerry surprisedBobbie with a romantic brunch and Bobbie got Jerry tobuy a baseball for Lucas. Jerry kissed Bobbie, but shestill played hard to get. Bobbie then visited Jason andlearned that Carly had been faking her breakdown.Bobbie took comfort in that Robin was going to helpcare for Michael. Jerry talked to his father about moredirty business related to the docks project and theyagreed to not tell Jax. Alan overheard AJ and Edwarddiscussing setting up an intervention and confiscatinghis pills. Alan rushed out to purchase more drugs andwas mugged while seeing his dealer. Mac wasdisappointed that Robin was not going back to Yale andargued with her about Jason. Robin got Mac to realizethat he needed to deal with his own life.