Comprehensive daily recaps for General Hospital, dating back to 1996.
Monday August 31, 1998
by Soap Central
Jason holds a gun on Moreno and asks if he is surprised to see him, didn'the think Jason could get to him too if he wanted? Moreno says no, he justdidn't think Jason would come himself. Jason, a cold dangerous look on hisface, tells Moreno when he kills and wounds people who happen to stand nextto him, including the woman who sleeps with and wakes up with him, nowMoreno has his personal attention. Moreno says Jason can't say it was donewithout respect for his stature. The symmetry was perfect. Two years agoit was Sonny's car, the same parking lot. Jason interrupts saying it wasSonny's wife, he saw it happen. This time it could've been Robin, it couldhave been his son, reminding Moreno he came to Michael's baptism. Morenosays Jason doesn't have to justify killing him. He would appreciate itthough if Jason would give him a minute to say a prayer, ask for a littleforgiveness. Jason, still stone cold, tells Moreno, "I'm not sending youto God. I have a job for you...mine."
Robin tells AJ she agrees that Michael shouldn't think Carly and Jasonare all he has. Maybe if it were up to her AJ would become a part ofMichael's life starting now, today, but he is part of a package deal. Shehas known the Quartermaines all her life and would put her life in theirhands any day but not Michael's. She says they don't know what they wantfrom him, aside from stealing him. She says it's not even as if they likeMichael. AJ asks how can they, they arent' even allowed to know him.They have a total of one picture of Michael. They don't' know what heeats, what he sounds like when he cries, they don't' even know if he sleepsthrough the night. AJ reminds Robin that she made all kinds of excusesfor Tony and what he did. He wants to know what makes them so much worse. Michael is the first male Quartermaine of his generation. Robin says thefirst memory Jason has of them is when he was lying in a hospital bed andthey were all discussing what was wrong with him and how they were going tofix him. Jason believes that is what they have been doing to Michael allalong and probably would still be doing it if Jason wasn't so adamant aboutprotecting him. This angers AJ and he tells Robin the most seriousthreat to Michael is being Jason's son.
Lucky chases Liz around her room trying to get his tape back. He says hehates his voice. It's all in fun until they end up very close to eachother. They realize just how close when Liz looks up at Lucky. After anawkward pause, Lucky steps back and Liz asks how he can hate his voice. She loves how it comes in all whispery and beautiful and soft...Lucky isclearly embarrassed. Just then the phone rings. After hanging up, Liztells Lucky it was Taggert. He says they have a rape suspect they want herto see.
Stefan tries to talk to Katherine but she ignores him, speaking to thejudge instead. She says the rumors of her death have been greatlyexaggerated. Stefan appears to be in shock, Alexis and Nikolas arestunned, and Helena looks extremely pleased with herself. The judge asksDara what she makes of this. She says it shoots the states case all tohell. He puts Katherine on the stand to find out what is going on.
At the police station Liz says she is nervous but maybe this is the end,maybe she will identify the rapist today and won't have to worry about himanymore. She says this isn't the same as the day she went to Murty's. This isn't her, it's the police.
AJ tells Robin the Quartermaines only want to be Michael's family. Afterall they never know when Michael might need them, what if she had beenholding Michael the night of the car bombing, what if Michael had beenwaiting in the car with Renaldo? Robin says it has crossed her mind. Saddened, Robin looks up at AJ and says, "you say that Michael is indanger because he is the father but that's not true."
Moreno tells Jason he would really like to believe him but his nerves are alittle uncertain right now as to whether he is still going to be alive whenJason leaves the room. Jason asks what good killing him would do, Moreno'smen would come after him and he can't have that anymore. He has people heneeds to be alive for. Jason says he needs out, out of the organization,his organization. He asks Moreno if he wants it. Moreno can have it ontwo conditions. One condition is Jason's men stay in place. This isinsurance for Jason that if Moreno plans another move against Jason he willfind out about it and it will be Moreno's last. The second condition isMoreno doesn't touch anyone close to Jason. This includes Jason'sattorney, accountants, people Moreno's people have tangled with. Jasontells him to protect them like they were his own family. Moreno asks ifJason is being just insanely brave or just not too bright. All of themwish they could throw off this life but it doesn't' work like that. It'snot that easy, it's been tried. Jason responds, "not by me." Moreno asksabout Sonny and Jason says Sonny is the reason Moreno won't try for himagain. If one of them dies the other will make sure he dies too. Morenosays that's smart but Jason knows he can only speak for himself. Jasonasks if he agrees to the terms. Moreno will make some calls and Jason sayshe can be ready in three weeks.
Taggert tells Liz and Lucky they believe this suspect is the same man whoraped Liz. He is suspected in a PCU rape as well. Taggert explains theline up process to Liz and she asks if she can take Lucky in with her. Taggert agrees as long as Lucky doesn't' make so much as a sound, he can'teven stand where Liz can see him. Liz looks at the men in the line up.
Katherine tells the court the first thing she remembers after her accidentis waking up at Serenity in Dominique's old room. Dominique was her halfsister who died several years ago. In the room were life support machinesand doctors and nurses around the clock. That was the first two months. Physical therapy was intensive, grueling, and constant. She had to learnto walk again but she was determined and she got through it. Then Helenacame to visit. The judge asks her to go back to the night of the accident.She says there are so many things about that night she will never forget. She thought it would be the happiest night of her life. She left to get agift for Stefan, she doesn't remember giving it to him or what preventedher. She remembers being on the parapet with Stefan and Laura but shedoesn't' remember what was said. She says she remembers leaning againstthe railing and the shock as she felt it give way. No one pushed her. Thejudge asks if she was aware Stefan had been tried for murder. She says no.She is here now because Helena asked her to come. Helena saved her life. Katherine feels she owes Helena everything and however she can help Helena,she will. The judge declares a recess and Helena and Katherine leavetogether. Stefan is clearly very angry.
Alan meets Tammy, the hooker, in his motel room. Alan tells her he has cutway back on the pills and he is feeling more like himself. He tells Tammyhe has thought about her often and he has always thought she is beautiful. He tells her he thinks his flat tire situation is better now but beforethey try he wants to know if she will dance for him. She says she aims toplease and begins to dance.
Back at the penthouse, Robin paces the floor as she worries about Jason. She hears the door open and turns to see Jason. With pure happiness on herface she runs to him and hugs him tightly. Robin tells Jason she was soscared and she almost did something crazy. He tells her she doesn't' haveto be scared anymore. She tells him AJ was there and he was begging fora connection between Michael and the Quartermaines. She says she doesn'twant to know any details of Jason's visit with Moreno but she was sittingthere so scared and she almost told AJ the truth but she stopped becauseshe realized what she was doing was wrong. AJ has always done what theQuartermaines wanted. She realized if Jason wasn't the most loving andloyal man she's met, Sonny might be dead and Carly and Michael could be onthe street or Michael could have been abandoned or kidnapped by theQuartermaines and she doesn't even know where she would be. She apologizesbut Jason tells her she didn't' do anything wrong, she was afraid. Hedoesn't' want her to be afraid, he doesn't' want Michael not to be safewith him. That's why he told Moreno to take everything, he quit.
Alan, in bed, apologizes to Tammy. She tells him not to worry, to think ofit as foreplay. She says for him to give her a call, maybe they can pickout wall paper for the room or have a sandwich. He says when he first mether he never dreamed she would be this nice. She tells him he's sweet andkisses him goodbye.
Liz asks Taggert to have Number 5 say "not a word" in a soft voice. Hedoes but Liz doesn't' say anything. Lucky becomes upset when Taggert andGarcia release the men. He asks Liz if she wanted to say number 5. AfterTaggert warns Lucky, Liz says she did want to say number 5 but it would bea lie. She says maybe they caught her rapist but if they did she couldn'ttell them. They assure her there will be other lineups but she says shewouldn't be any help with those either. Clearly upset, Liz tells Lucky shewants to go home.
Robin doesn't' understand. Duke wanted out for years. She wants to knowif there is something they have to do. Do they have to leave the country? Jason says he couldn't take Michael where Carly couldn't' find him andRobin's family is here. Jason tells her Moreno and the union bosses don't'care as much where he is as what he knows. Whatever happens can't be worsethan what almost happened to her in Luke's parking lot. Robin isn'tpleased and Jason wants to know if he did the wrong thing.
Liz sits on her bed and doesn't say anything. Lucky tells her it's likeTaggert said, there will be other lineups. She looks at Lucky and says, "Idon't think you've ever lied to me before, not even to be nice." She saysshe's saying things right now she doesn't' mean to say so maybe he shouldleave. She will be more like herself tomorrow. Lucky tells her shedoesn't' have to be like anything for him. After he leaves, Liz tries tohold back the tears.
Helena tells the judge she has access to experimental drugs and Stefanwould never have agreed to their use in Katherine's case. She knew shecould save Katherine's life. The first drug reduces all metabolicfunctions to an almost undetectable level, which made it possible to removeKatherine from the hospital. She bribed the old coroner so thatKatherine's body wouldn't be reported missing. The judge asks if she hasany idea how many laws she has already admitted breaking. She respond thatshe isn't' a native here, how was she to know? Time was of the essence. The second injection, which counteracts the first, must be given within avery narrow window of time or the effects are irreversible neurologicaldamage. She claims not to have told anyone Katherine was alive because shedidn't' want to raise Stefan's hopes. She never took Stefan's trialseriously. The judge says the rest of them did and he gives Dara tillmorning to decide which crimes to try Helena for. He then orders Katherineto submit to any medical or dental tests the state requires to prove heridentity. Katherine asks who he thinks she could be, her evil twin? Sheturns to look at Stefan as she says all of his women come back from thedead, don't they. As she is leaving, Stefan calls out to her. She tellshim not here, not now. He says she can't just walk away. She says shewill come to him when she is ready. He asks her repeatedly why she isdoing this. She gives a small grin and walks away. Helena approachesStefan laughing. Stefan tells Helena she could've killed Katherine. Shesays he has his one true love back, meaning Laura, enjoy her. He grabs herbut Nikolas and Alexis pull him away. After Helena leaves Alexis tellsDara they didn't' know of any of this.
Robin says she is afraid that this won't work and that he did it for her. He tells her that she and Michael are his family and that made him have tochose. He didn't' know it would be so easy. Robin hugs him and promiseshe won't be sorry.
Liz paces around her room and begins to cry. In a rage, she walks aroundher room, throwing everything to the floor. She then throws herself ontothe bed sobbing. Lucky sees her from her window but doesn't' say anythingRecap --->
Tuesday, September 1, 1998
Katherine had a very gentle moment with Nikolasand shared genuine feelings for him. Katherine,however, blasted Stefan in private and accused himof never loving her and arranging for her death.Katherine then told Stefan that he was now free tobe with Laura, the woman he truly loved. Stefan had deep fears that Helena hadbrainwashed Katherine, but Katherine scoffed at Stefan's warnings and made it clearthat she was in Helena's corner. Audrey was shocked to see the destruction in Liz'sroom when she learned about Liz's experience at the police station. Audrey comfortedLiz and suggested they go to the rape counseling group together. Lucky revealed to Lizthat he had witnessed her trashing her room. Jerry told Jax that Vernonica really did notremember meeting him. Jax invited Veronica to his penthouse and the conversationsoon led to Veronica displaying more bizarre behavior. Jax realized that Veronica hadserious mental problems and learned that she had been in and out of mentalinstitutions. Brenda told Jason that she was glad he had survived the car bombing andexpressed her concern for Robin's welfare. Jason told Brenda that things would soonbe changing, but did not get more specific. Taggert had Dara listen to the tape ofJustus's confession and admitted that he had blackmailed Monica to get it. Dara wasupset by Taggert's tactics, but was grateful that he had told her about it. Taggert agreedto Dara's request that he wait 48 hours before turning the tape over to Mac.
Wednesday, September 2, 1998
Mac comes home with romance on his mind until Felicia brings out some kindof large metal triangle frame she wants him to hang. It's a gift from Lucythat channels energy from the cosmos. It prevents writer's block. Macwants to put it in the garage but Felicia says they have to put it in theliving room in case Lucy comes over. She wants to set up a work space inthe living room, saying writing is very important to her. Mac reminds hereverything she does is very important to her. She already has two careers,two wonderful daughters, and a new husband who wants to spend time with herin her spare time. She assures him he has nothing to worry about, she is avery high energy person. She will prove it after he hangs the triangle. After the triangle is hung, Felicia disappoints Mac again by turning himdown because the girls will be home any minute.
Bobbie tells Audrey she thinks it is a wonderful idea for her to go toLiz's therapy session with her. Audrey says she doesn't' plan todredge up her past but if being there will help Liz then she just hasto do it. Just then Liz and Lucky arrive. Liz was afraidAudrey wouldn't be there and Lucky says she gets his vote for bravestgrandmother of the year. Audrey is taken aback and asks Lucky why he saidthat. Lucky says he was just thinking what a great thing she is doing. After Audrey and Liz leave, Lucky explains to Bobbie that he overheard Lizand Sarah talking about the rape one day and they swore him to secrecy. Hefells bad for saying anything now but Bobbie says if it's a problem she issure they will work it out in therapy. Later, he tells Bobbie Liz'sparents don't know about her rape. She made Sarah and Audrey promise notto tell them what happened. Bobbie just doesn't understand how parents ofa teenage girl could just leave her alone and take off for Bosnia for ayear. Lucky asks if she thinks they are all so misguided and unable tothink for themselves that if their parents weren't around they'd just fallapart. Bobbie and Lucky argue over his treatment of his parents. Shetells him one of these days he is going to realize what a jerk he has beenand she only hopes it's not too late to make amends. She leaves Luckystanding there stunned by her words.
Dara accuses Taggert of turning the tape over to Mac. He sets herstraight. He says he isn't concerned about Justus, he wants Jason. IfJustus is willing to turn over Jason he will destroy the incriminatingtape. Dara reminds Taggert what will happen to Justus if he goes againstJason but Taggert says Justus can go into the witness protection program. She says that would be some life, cut off from his friends and family,always looking over his shoulder wondering if he's been made. Taggertshakes his head and says, "you warned him didn't you?" She says she hasn'tseen Justus since she heard the tape so Taggert asks if she plans to warnhim. At this moment she doesn't' know what she plans to do. She asks whyhe played the tape for her before he took it to Mac. He says he wanted toprepare her. She believes he was testing her to see if her loyalty lieswith him or Justus.
Monica is in her office at GH, remembering Taggert taking the tape fromher, when Justus arrives. He is there to discuss Michael's trust fund. Hesenses Monica's uneasiness and mistakes it for not wanting to think aboutthe fact that Jason could die. Monica tries to cover by saying that isexactly the reason she is uneasy. Justus later says maybe he misread thesignals. He thinks she doesn't' want to have anything more to do with him.Monica says she is the last person to stand in judgment of him. She knowswhat he did wasn't' intentional. She couldn't say or do anything to makehim suffer more than he already has. She knows Jason trusts him and he wasone of the people who stood by AJ when he was battling alcoholism. Shesays the last thing he needs to worry about is her feelings. Justus askswhat else is going on but she leaves to go to a meeting.
In the therapy session, Audrey asks Liz why she told Lucky about her past. She explains that Lucky overheard her and Sarah. Audrey later breaks down,saying she censored Liz's feelings. She cut herself off from Liz'sfeelings to stay away from her own. She breaks down into tears saying shecan't forgive herself. Liz assures Audrey she can talk about her ownfeelings. Liz later reminds Audrey of all the things she has done for her.For the first time since she was raped she finally understands how Audreyfeels. She now understands the rape was just as painful for Audrey as itwas for her. Liz tells Audrey neither one of them have anything to beashamed of.
Dara lets Justus know she knows he murdered Damion. He tells her exactlywhat happened. He found Damion pouring gasoline. Justus hit him with abaseball bat, not meaning to kill him, just to stop him. The torch felland the house went up in flames. After pulling the fire alarm, Lukearrived and said Laura was upstairs with two babies. Luke went up to gether and Justus pulled Damion out but he was already dead. He asks Darawhat happens now and she says, "nothing." Justus goes on to beat himselfup about what he did. Dara says now she knows why he went to work forJason. He is so guilt ridden he doesn't think he deserves to live in thecivilized world. She tells him she can't save his soul but she can savehis life. Dara tells him the police aren't' going to act on this for 24hours. That gives him plenty of time to get out of town. He isn't sure hewants to leave. She tells him not to be a fool, get out while he stillcan.
Liz and Lucky later talk about the therapy session. She can't believeAudrey said she is a stronger person. Lucky says he has been telling herfor months how strong she is. She wonders what she has done for anyone. Lucky says she was a good friend to him when he needed it. She says hekept her above water. He asks why she has such a difficult time seeing it.She says he is the only one she can talk to, why cant' she understand itworks both ways? Liz says she just doesn't' think of herself as someonewho can help others. All she knows about being a friend is what she haslearned from him.
Bobbie and Monica discuss their fears of what will happen when Carly getsout. Bobbie received a letter from Carly. Bobbie tells Monica that Carlyis only acting crazy. Bobbie is frightened that one day Carly may beJason's primary caregiver. They agree that Jason, Carly, Michael, andRobin are one big accident waiting to happen. Bobbie has a feeling whenCarly is released there is going to be hell to pay and no matter what shedoes, Bobbie is going to end up on the wrong side.
Taggert visits Mac. Mac wants to know if he has the goods on Justus. Taggert tells him he will have it in 24 hours.
Thursday, September 3, 1998
Laura is surprised to find Justus standing in her garden. Justus says he just wanted to get a last look at Granny Mae's rose garden. He says he came by to make peace with Granny Mae and he thought maybe he could do the same with Laura. Justus says he would've come forward if Laura had been found guilty but that's no excuse. Everything he's done in the last couple of years, his keeping silent about Damion's murder would have broken Granny Mae's heart. If there's any blessing in her death it is that she doesn't know what a mockery he has made of the family legacy. Laura isn't sure what he's after, absolution? She doesn't know if she can do that for him. Her family suffered horribly and Justus says his was betrayed. He really is sorry, if it helps. She tells him if Mary Mae had lived she would have forgiven him, he knows that doesn't he? He does but that would've almost made it worse. If Laura had been found guilty then he would have confessed and he would be paying for his crime. Laura says she thinks he is. Justus later says what he came to say has been said. There's no point in asking for forgiveness when he can't forgive himself. All he asks if that she remember what it was like when they were friends. They were good friends. Laura knows. As Justus starts to walk out the door, Laura calls to him and says, "it sounds like you're going away." He says he went away a long time ago.
Dara visits Taggert. She has brought two arrest forms he didn't sign. He wants to know the real reason she is there. She says he was right about the reports. She just wanted to see him, away from the eyes and the ears of the police department. He wants to know if she still thinks she needs an excuse to see him. She says she needs a better one than the one she gives herself. Her world is out of whack. Everything is unbalanced. Taggert says, "you need something to hang on to." He softly kisses her hand and then takes her face in her face in his hands as he begins kissing her.
Jax meets one of Veronica's past doctors. Since coming to town he and Jerry have noticed some rather strange behavior patterns. Sudden rages, a memory that goes in and out. So they looked into Veronica's medical background and found that she has a history of ...well, he doesn't know what but it concerns him. Jax then asks if she is dangerous in any way.
Veronica arrives at Brenda's house. After Brenda invites her in, Veronica comments on how lovely Brenda's house is. She then says, " I hurt you very deeply didn't I ?" Brenda says it wasn't easy growing up without a mother but she believes everything that has happened has brought her to this point in her life and she is very happy with her life, she wouldn't want another one. Veronica tells her she should be very proud of herself. She's made something of herself and she's made a lovely home. Brenda explains that this is the first place she's ever lived where she felt completely at home. She begins telling Veronica about a place in the garden at her father's house where she would go. Veronica finishes by telling her more details about it. She herself used to go there when Harlan was suffocating her. She used to go there and wait for someone shockingly handsome to come and rescue her until she finally realized the only one who could rescue her was...Brenda finishes, "you." Veronica says they may be more alike than either of them realized. Brenda needs a minute to figure out how she feels about that. Veronica gives her a gift. Veronica says it was given to her by an English rock star. The fabric is very delicate but strong, the color is very simple but the design is complex, rather like Brenda. Before Veronica leaves Brenda tells her she will call her and set up a lunch date.
Justus visits Edward. Edward mistakes his intentions until Justus tellshim he came to thank him. Justus says he's just doing a little soulsearching, he still has one, surprise surprise. He wishes he had comeforward after killing Damion Smith. He was wrong to blame his silence on Edward, wrong to accuse Edward of maneuvering him into covering up his crime and luring him into a position at ELQ. He couldn't live with what he had done and Edward offered him a way out. It may not have been wise but it was kind. He begins, "In fact, if my advise counts for anything around here anymore," Edward interrupts saying, "always Justus, always." Justus tells him to trust his instinct for love rather than his talent for manipulation. In the end he will get better results. Edward tells him if this is what he really feels then leave Jason and come back to work at ELQ and the family. He will carve out a place just for him. He misses the wisdom of Justus' counsel, the pleasure of their companionship. He tells Justus, "I love you young man." He tells Justus to come back home but Justus says he can't. He thanks Edward for the offer but a job at ELQ and a place setting at the dinner table isn't where he sees himself and this time Edward can't lead him there. Edward asks Justus if there is some way they can be a part of each other's lives again. Justus says he almost wishes that could happen. He then leaves.
Bobbie visits Felicia to talk about Jerry. Felicia tells Bobbie all she knows about Jerry is what she sees, he is a player who makes up his own rules and makes other people figure them out. Bobbie laughs. She knows Jerry has a wild side to him. That's part of the attraction, a big part, but that frightens her a little. She picked safe with Tony and look what happened. Felicia tells her as long as she knows there are no limits, go for it, have fun, get lavished. She deserves it after everything she has been through. It's alright. Obviously Jerry is getting something out of it. Otherwise he wouldn't be knocking on her door. Felicia tells her to run with it. Run like crazy and have a good time, you have nothing to lose.
Bobbie leaves and Mac asks Felicia if she is finished writing today. She has decided to take a break. They decide on steaks for dinner and Felicia leaves to see if they need anything. Mac tries to peek at her novel but Felicia won't let him look. It's not ready. She prints out the paragraph and tells him now it's ready. She gives it to him and tells him to read it and no matter how much it hurts read it out loud. Maybe it will help her. After Mac reads it he says he is affected. He thinks it is fabulous. He never knew she had all this going on inside her mind. He is going to make dinner so she can write more. As she sits down to write, Georgie and Maxie come down stairs with a few very noisy toys. Felicia just smiles and gets to work.
Laura is arranging flowers in a vase when she pricks her finger. As she turns she is stunned to see Katherine standing in the doorway.
Edward puts a rose in a vase as he listens to Mary Mae's music.
Dara and Taggert are lying in bed and he asks her, "what?" She says she didn't say anything. He knows but says she is thinking louder than any woman he's ever met. She was thinking the second time was better than the first. He reminds her she said, "I need" and asks her what she needs, really. She admits she did need something, a huge favor. She asks him to burn the tape of Justus' confession.
Jax arrives at Brenda's house and immediately she can tell something is wrong. She tells him whatever it is they will get through it together. He says, "promise me that...together." She promises. She asks why his hands are so cold. "Jax, what's wrong?"
Friday, September 4, 1998
Laura is surprised to see Katherine at her door. Katherine says it's beenquite an experience coming back from the dead. They will have to comparenotes sometime. She goes on to say she doesn't blame Laura for the fall oranything else. She knows Laura was only there that night to see Nikolas. She says, "I admire the bridge you have built to your son. I hope nothingever shakes that." Later, Katherine says Helena did not plot to kill her. Laura says Helena is evil and there will come a time when Katherine willwake up in a mine field and won't know which way to turn. Katherine tellsLaura to give Luke her best then she leaves. Laura immediately callsStefan.
Jason comes home and Robin tells him Lucky called and wants to know if hecan get a table at the No Name restaurant for him and Liz. Jason says it'ssomething easy for a change. He tells her the preparations for quittingthe organization are going well so far, just slower than he wanted. Sheasks if he will be safe and he tells her that is the plan. Jason isgetting rid of all the paperwork. He says the person he can't predict isJustus. He goes to Justus' apartment but Justus isn't home. Jason takes astack of folders out of Justus' safe.
Taggert is angry that Dara wants him to burn the tape of Justus'confession. Justus will duck the murder charge and Taggert will get nailedfor destroying evidence. That's not the kind of offer you want to getwhile you're in bed. She says she hates the timing more than he does. Hesays he is a cop with a confession on tape. He will do what he has to do. Taggert says he thinks she warned Justus. Dara tells him like he said,they've all got to do what they've got to do.
Jax tells Brenda he got information today about Veronica's medical history.He reminds her of the day they were having lunch with Jerry and Veronicadenied meeting him. Later Jerry told Jax of their meeting. At first shewas friendly then paranoid. Jax saw signs of that himself. He sent Jerryto Switzerland to find more information on Veronica. Veronica has acondition that affects her mind. She loses touch with reality. Sometimesonly for hours, sometimes for weeks. When that happens she has beenhospitalized in a mental institution. Jax explains that taking medicationwas ruled out for Veronica because of the side affects. It was a quality oflife issue. Veronica is dying. Her mind is deteriorating. Eventuallypeople with this illness can't breath or their involuntary functions don'tget the messages. There isn't a cure. Jax didn't' ask how long she has tolive. The doctor assured him when Veronica is in touch with reality sheknows she is dying.
Jerry comes to see Bobbie and learns Lucas will be at a sleepover untiltomorrow. Bobbie tells Jerry she doesn't want to be a conquest. He tellsher he likes her and she admits she likes him too. He apologizes forpursuing her like a dog but won't apologize for finding her attractive. They kiss and he tells her he only has so much restraint. If he is goingto leave he should go now. She tells him not to go. They then share anight of passion.
Dara and Justus talk on the docks. He tells her he had to say a fewgood-byes and this is the last one. Justus tells Dara not confessing waswrong. By now he would've done whatever time they gave him and Taggertwould've had to find some other way to get to Jason. He wishes he couldchange that and the way he has dealt with her. He wanted to tell her theyare amazing together and they could make it work. They kiss and Justusholds her close. She tells him she doesn't want him to go but he has to. She won't ever forget him.
Brenda beats herself up for accusing her mother of so many things. Shetells Jax she wants to help Veronica. She wants to set up an apartment forher and get her a home health care professionals. She refuses to letVeronica die alone. Jax gives Brenda the heartbreaking news thatVeronica's illness is hereditary and there is a 50% chance she has the samegene that caused Veronica's illness. Brenda is devastated and Jax tries toreassure her it isn't a given that she will develop this illness. Shewants to know exactly what the people with the illness experience. Thedoctor said personality changes, paranoia, and various stages of actingout. Brenda says she has had all those symptoms but blamed them on abreakdown caused by Sonny. He assures her she had a breakdown because ofthings brought on by Sonny, this disease kicks in between ages 35-50,sometimes even later. He tells her they will go to GH tomorrow and havetests done to determine if she has the gene. He reminds her of all thethings she has survived before.
Justus comes home to find Taggert waiting for him. Justus tells him he canleave him here and take in something bigger. Taggert doesn't think he hasmuch left to offer but Justus says someone underestimated him. He didn'tput everything in the safe. Justus has files containing all theinformation about the Jax family's ties to organized crime.
Back at Jason's penthouse, Jason shreds files. He and Robin discuss howJustus has been acting lately. He later says he has shredded all thefiles. He tells her soon he will be hanging around here unemployed. Theymake plans for then and she says he already sounds happy. .
Tuesday, September 1, 1998
by Soap Central
Katherine had a very gentle moment with Nikolasand shared genuine feelings for him. Katherine,however, blasted Stefan in private and accused himof never loving her and arranging for her death.Katherine then told Stefan that he was now free tobe with Laura, the woman he truly loved. Stefan had deep fears that Helena hadbrainwashed Katherine, but Katherine scoffed at Stefan's warnings and made it clearthat she was in Helena's corner. Audrey was shocked to see the destruction in Liz'sroom when she learned about Liz's experience at the police station. Audrey comfortedLiz and suggested they go to the rape counseling group together. Lucky revealed to Lizthat he had witnessed her trashing her room. Jerry told Jax that Vernonica really did notremember meeting him. Jax invited Veronica to his penthouse and the conversationsoon led to Veronica displaying more bizarre behavior. Jax realized that Veronica hadserious mental problems and learned that she had been in and out of mentalinstitutions. Brenda told Jason that she was glad he had survived the car bombing andexpressed her concern for Robin's welfare. Jason told Brenda that things would soonbe changing, but did not get more specific. Taggert had Dara listen to the tape ofJustus's confession and admitted that he had blackmailed Monica to get it. Dara wasupset by Taggert's tactics, but was grateful that he had told her about it. Taggert agreedto Dara's request that he wait 48 hours before turning the tape over to Mac.
Wednesday, September 2, 1998
by Soap Central
Mac comes home with romance on his mind until Felicia brings out some kindof large metal triangle frame she wants him to hang. It's a gift from Lucythat channels energy from the cosmos. It prevents writer's block. Macwants to put it in the garage but Felicia says they have to put it in theliving room in case Lucy comes over. She wants to set up a work space inthe living room, saying writing is very important to her. Mac reminds hereverything she does is very important to her. She already has two careers,two wonderful daughters, and a new husband who wants to spend time with herin her spare time. She assures him he has nothing to worry about, she is avery high energy person. She will prove it after he hangs the triangle. After the triangle is hung, Felicia disappoints Mac again by turning himdown because the girls will be home any minute.
Bobbie tells Audrey she thinks it is a wonderful idea for her to go toLiz's therapy session with her. Audrey says she doesn't' plan todredge up her past but if being there will help Liz then she just hasto do it. Just then Liz and Lucky arrive. Liz was afraidAudrey wouldn't be there and Lucky says she gets his vote for bravestgrandmother of the year. Audrey is taken aback and asks Lucky why he saidthat. Lucky says he was just thinking what a great thing she is doing. After Audrey and Liz leave, Lucky explains to Bobbie that he overheard Lizand Sarah talking about the rape one day and they swore him to secrecy. Hefells bad for saying anything now but Bobbie says if it's a problem she issure they will work it out in therapy. Later, he tells Bobbie Liz'sparents don't know about her rape. She made Sarah and Audrey promise notto tell them what happened. Bobbie just doesn't understand how parents ofa teenage girl could just leave her alone and take off for Bosnia for ayear. Lucky asks if she thinks they are all so misguided and unable tothink for themselves that if their parents weren't around they'd just fallapart. Bobbie and Lucky argue over his treatment of his parents. Shetells him one of these days he is going to realize what a jerk he has beenand she only hopes it's not too late to make amends. She leaves Luckystanding there stunned by her words.
Dara accuses Taggert of turning the tape over to Mac. He sets herstraight. He says he isn't concerned about Justus, he wants Jason. IfJustus is willing to turn over Jason he will destroy the incriminatingtape. Dara reminds Taggert what will happen to Justus if he goes againstJason but Taggert says Justus can go into the witness protection program. She says that would be some life, cut off from his friends and family,always looking over his shoulder wondering if he's been made. Taggertshakes his head and says, "you warned him didn't you?" She says she hasn'tseen Justus since she heard the tape so Taggert asks if she plans to warnhim. At this moment she doesn't' know what she plans to do. She asks whyhe played the tape for her before he took it to Mac. He says he wanted toprepare her. She believes he was testing her to see if her loyalty lieswith him or Justus.
Monica is in her office at GH, remembering Taggert taking the tape fromher, when Justus arrives. He is there to discuss Michael's trust fund. Hesenses Monica's uneasiness and mistakes it for not wanting to think aboutthe fact that Jason could die. Monica tries to cover by saying that isexactly the reason she is uneasy. Justus later says maybe he misread thesignals. He thinks she doesn't' want to have anything more to do with him.Monica says she is the last person to stand in judgment of him. She knowswhat he did wasn't' intentional. She couldn't say or do anything to makehim suffer more than he already has. She knows Jason trusts him and he wasone of the people who stood by AJ when he was battling alcoholism. Shesays the last thing he needs to worry about is her feelings. Justus askswhat else is going on but she leaves to go to a meeting.
In the therapy session, Audrey asks Liz why she told Lucky about her past. She explains that Lucky overheard her and Sarah. Audrey later breaks down,saying she censored Liz's feelings. She cut herself off from Liz'sfeelings to stay away from her own. She breaks down into tears saying shecan't forgive herself. Liz assures Audrey she can talk about her ownfeelings. Liz later reminds Audrey of all the things she has done for her.For the first time since she was raped she finally understands how Audreyfeels. She now understands the rape was just as painful for Audrey as itwas for her. Liz tells Audrey neither one of them have anything to beashamed of.
Dara lets Justus know she knows he murdered Damion. He tells her exactlywhat happened. He found Damion pouring gasoline. Justus hit him with abaseball bat, not meaning to kill him, just to stop him. The torch felland the house went up in flames. After pulling the fire alarm, Lukearrived and said Laura was upstairs with two babies. Luke went up to gether and Justus pulled Damion out but he was already dead. He asks Darawhat happens now and she says, "nothing." Justus goes on to beat himselfup about what he did. Dara says now she knows why he went to work forJason. He is so guilt ridden he doesn't think he deserves to live in thecivilized world. She tells him she can't save his soul but she can savehis life. Dara tells him the police aren't' going to act on this for 24hours. That gives him plenty of time to get out of town. He isn't sure hewants to leave. She tells him not to be a fool, get out while he stillcan.
Liz and Lucky later talk about the therapy session. She can't believeAudrey said she is a stronger person. Lucky says he has been telling herfor months how strong she is. She wonders what she has done for anyone. Lucky says she was a good friend to him when he needed it. She says hekept her above water. He asks why she has such a difficult time seeing it.She says he is the only one she can talk to, why cant' she understand itworks both ways? Liz says she just doesn't' think of herself as someonewho can help others. All she knows about being a friend is what she haslearned from him.
Bobbie and Monica discuss their fears of what will happen when Carly getsout. Bobbie received a letter from Carly. Bobbie tells Monica that Carlyis only acting crazy. Bobbie is frightened that one day Carly may beJason's primary caregiver. They agree that Jason, Carly, Michael, andRobin are one big accident waiting to happen. Bobbie has a feeling whenCarly is released there is going to be hell to pay and no matter what shedoes, Bobbie is going to end up on the wrong side.
Taggert visits Mac. Mac wants to know if he has the goods on Justus. Taggert tells him he will have it in 24 hours.
Thursday, September 3, 1998
by Soap Central
Laura is surprised to find Justus standing in her garden. Justus says he just wanted to get a last look at Granny Mae's rose garden. He says he came by to make peace with Granny Mae and he thought maybe he could do the same with Laura. Justus says he would've come forward if Laura had been found guilty but that's no excuse. Everything he's done in the last couple of years, his keeping silent about Damion's murder would have broken Granny Mae's heart. If there's any blessing in her death it is that she doesn't know what a mockery he has made of the family legacy. Laura isn't sure what he's after, absolution? She doesn't know if she can do that for him. Her family suffered horribly and Justus says his was betrayed. He really is sorry, if it helps. She tells him if Mary Mae had lived she would have forgiven him, he knows that doesn't he? He does but that would've almost made it worse. If Laura had been found guilty then he would have confessed and he would be paying for his crime. Laura says she thinks he is. Justus later says what he came to say has been said. There's no point in asking for forgiveness when he can't forgive himself. All he asks if that she remember what it was like when they were friends. They were good friends. Laura knows. As Justus starts to walk out the door, Laura calls to him and says, "it sounds like you're going away." He says he went away a long time ago.
Dara visits Taggert. She has brought two arrest forms he didn't sign. He wants to know the real reason she is there. She says he was right about the reports. She just wanted to see him, away from the eyes and the ears of the police department. He wants to know if she still thinks she needs an excuse to see him. She says she needs a better one than the one she gives herself. Her world is out of whack. Everything is unbalanced. Taggert says, "you need something to hang on to." He softly kisses her hand and then takes her face in her face in his hands as he begins kissing her.
Jax meets one of Veronica's past doctors. Since coming to town he and Jerry have noticed some rather strange behavior patterns. Sudden rages, a memory that goes in and out. So they looked into Veronica's medical background and found that she has a history of ...well, he doesn't know what but it concerns him. Jax then asks if she is dangerous in any way.
Veronica arrives at Brenda's house. After Brenda invites her in, Veronica comments on how lovely Brenda's house is. She then says, " I hurt you very deeply didn't I ?" Brenda says it wasn't easy growing up without a mother but she believes everything that has happened has brought her to this point in her life and she is very happy with her life, she wouldn't want another one. Veronica tells her she should be very proud of herself. She's made something of herself and she's made a lovely home. Brenda explains that this is the first place she's ever lived where she felt completely at home. She begins telling Veronica about a place in the garden at her father's house where she would go. Veronica finishes by telling her more details about it. She herself used to go there when Harlan was suffocating her. She used to go there and wait for someone shockingly handsome to come and rescue her until she finally realized the only one who could rescue her was...Brenda finishes, "you." Veronica says they may be more alike than either of them realized. Brenda needs a minute to figure out how she feels about that. Veronica gives her a gift. Veronica says it was given to her by an English rock star. The fabric is very delicate but strong, the color is very simple but the design is complex, rather like Brenda. Before Veronica leaves Brenda tells her she will call her and set up a lunch date.
Justus visits Edward. Edward mistakes his intentions until Justus tellshim he came to thank him. Justus says he's just doing a little soulsearching, he still has one, surprise surprise. He wishes he had comeforward after killing Damion Smith. He was wrong to blame his silence on Edward, wrong to accuse Edward of maneuvering him into covering up his crime and luring him into a position at ELQ. He couldn't live with what he had done and Edward offered him a way out. It may not have been wise but it was kind. He begins, "In fact, if my advise counts for anything around here anymore," Edward interrupts saying, "always Justus, always." Justus tells him to trust his instinct for love rather than his talent for manipulation. In the end he will get better results. Edward tells him if this is what he really feels then leave Jason and come back to work at ELQ and the family. He will carve out a place just for him. He misses the wisdom of Justus' counsel, the pleasure of their companionship. He tells Justus, "I love you young man." He tells Justus to come back home but Justus says he can't. He thanks Edward for the offer but a job at ELQ and a place setting at the dinner table isn't where he sees himself and this time Edward can't lead him there. Edward asks Justus if there is some way they can be a part of each other's lives again. Justus says he almost wishes that could happen. He then leaves.
Bobbie visits Felicia to talk about Jerry. Felicia tells Bobbie all she knows about Jerry is what she sees, he is a player who makes up his own rules and makes other people figure them out. Bobbie laughs. She knows Jerry has a wild side to him. That's part of the attraction, a big part, but that frightens her a little. She picked safe with Tony and look what happened. Felicia tells her as long as she knows there are no limits, go for it, have fun, get lavished. She deserves it after everything she has been through. It's alright. Obviously Jerry is getting something out of it. Otherwise he wouldn't be knocking on her door. Felicia tells her to run with it. Run like crazy and have a good time, you have nothing to lose.
Bobbie leaves and Mac asks Felicia if she is finished writing today. She has decided to take a break. They decide on steaks for dinner and Felicia leaves to see if they need anything. Mac tries to peek at her novel but Felicia won't let him look. It's not ready. She prints out the paragraph and tells him now it's ready. She gives it to him and tells him to read it and no matter how much it hurts read it out loud. Maybe it will help her. After Mac reads it he says he is affected. He thinks it is fabulous. He never knew she had all this going on inside her mind. He is going to make dinner so she can write more. As she sits down to write, Georgie and Maxie come down stairs with a few very noisy toys. Felicia just smiles and gets to work.
Laura is arranging flowers in a vase when she pricks her finger. As she turns she is stunned to see Katherine standing in the doorway.
Edward puts a rose in a vase as he listens to Mary Mae's music.
Dara and Taggert are lying in bed and he asks her, "what?" She says she didn't say anything. He knows but says she is thinking louder than any woman he's ever met. She was thinking the second time was better than the first. He reminds her she said, "I need" and asks her what she needs, really. She admits she did need something, a huge favor. She asks him to burn the tape of Justus' confession.
Jax arrives at Brenda's house and immediately she can tell something is wrong. She tells him whatever it is they will get through it together. He says, "promise me that...together." She promises. She asks why his hands are so cold. "Jax, what's wrong?"
Friday, September 4, 1998
by Soap Central
Laura is surprised to see Katherine at her door. Katherine says it's beenquite an experience coming back from the dead. They will have to comparenotes sometime. She goes on to say she doesn't blame Laura for the fall oranything else. She knows Laura was only there that night to see Nikolas. She says, "I admire the bridge you have built to your son. I hope nothingever shakes that." Later, Katherine says Helena did not plot to kill her. Laura says Helena is evil and there will come a time when Katherine willwake up in a mine field and won't know which way to turn. Katherine tellsLaura to give Luke her best then she leaves. Laura immediately callsStefan.
Jason comes home and Robin tells him Lucky called and wants to know if hecan get a table at the No Name restaurant for him and Liz. Jason says it'ssomething easy for a change. He tells her the preparations for quittingthe organization are going well so far, just slower than he wanted. Sheasks if he will be safe and he tells her that is the plan. Jason isgetting rid of all the paperwork. He says the person he can't predict isJustus. He goes to Justus' apartment but Justus isn't home. Jason takes astack of folders out of Justus' safe.
Taggert is angry that Dara wants him to burn the tape of Justus'confession. Justus will duck the murder charge and Taggert will get nailedfor destroying evidence. That's not the kind of offer you want to getwhile you're in bed. She says she hates the timing more than he does. Hesays he is a cop with a confession on tape. He will do what he has to do. Taggert says he thinks she warned Justus. Dara tells him like he said,they've all got to do what they've got to do.
Jax tells Brenda he got information today about Veronica's medical history.He reminds her of the day they were having lunch with Jerry and Veronicadenied meeting him. Later Jerry told Jax of their meeting. At first shewas friendly then paranoid. Jax saw signs of that himself. He sent Jerryto Switzerland to find more information on Veronica. Veronica has acondition that affects her mind. She loses touch with reality. Sometimesonly for hours, sometimes for weeks. When that happens she has beenhospitalized in a mental institution. Jax explains that taking medicationwas ruled out for Veronica because of the side affects. It was a quality oflife issue. Veronica is dying. Her mind is deteriorating. Eventuallypeople with this illness can't breath or their involuntary functions don'tget the messages. There isn't a cure. Jax didn't' ask how long she has tolive. The doctor assured him when Veronica is in touch with reality sheknows she is dying.
Jerry comes to see Bobbie and learns Lucas will be at a sleepover untiltomorrow. Bobbie tells Jerry she doesn't want to be a conquest. He tellsher he likes her and she admits she likes him too. He apologizes forpursuing her like a dog but won't apologize for finding her attractive. They kiss and he tells her he only has so much restraint. If he is goingto leave he should go now. She tells him not to go. They then share anight of passion.
Dara and Justus talk on the docks. He tells her he had to say a fewgood-byes and this is the last one. Justus tells Dara not confessing waswrong. By now he would've done whatever time they gave him and Taggertwould've had to find some other way to get to Jason. He wishes he couldchange that and the way he has dealt with her. He wanted to tell her theyare amazing together and they could make it work. They kiss and Justusholds her close. She tells him she doesn't want him to go but he has to. She won't ever forget him.
Brenda beats herself up for accusing her mother of so many things. Shetells Jax she wants to help Veronica. She wants to set up an apartment forher and get her a home health care professionals. She refuses to letVeronica die alone. Jax gives Brenda the heartbreaking news thatVeronica's illness is hereditary and there is a 50% chance she has the samegene that caused Veronica's illness. Brenda is devastated and Jax tries toreassure her it isn't a given that she will develop this illness. Shewants to know exactly what the people with the illness experience. Thedoctor said personality changes, paranoia, and various stages of actingout. Brenda says she has had all those symptoms but blamed them on abreakdown caused by Sonny. He assures her she had a breakdown because ofthings brought on by Sonny, this disease kicks in between ages 35-50,sometimes even later. He tells her they will go to GH tomorrow and havetests done to determine if she has the gene. He reminds her of all thethings she has survived before.
Justus comes home to find Taggert waiting for him. Justus tells him he canleave him here and take in something bigger. Taggert doesn't think he hasmuch left to offer but Justus says someone underestimated him. He didn'tput everything in the safe. Justus has files containing all theinformation about the Jax family's ties to organized crime.
Back at Jason's penthouse, Jason shreds files. He and Robin discuss howJustus has been acting lately. He later says he has shredded all thefiles. He tells her soon he will be hanging around here unemployed. Theymake plans for then and she says he already sounds happy. .
