Heather is ready to take Scott up on his offer; General Hospital recap, Friday, August 9, 2024

Heather wants to fight for her freedom—and cash

Elizabeth informed Heather that she expected Heather's test results to come back fine, so Heather would be discharged soon. Heather made a joke about being back in Pentonville in time for mahjong. Heather also thanked Elizabeth for bringing her extra food from the cafeteria.

When Elizabeth returned to the nurses' station, Laura arrived to see Kevin, but he was busy. When Elizabeth said that she'd thought Laura was there to see Heather, Laura was surprised. Laura said she'd had no idea that Heather was even there, and Laura wanted to visit. Elizabeth suggested that Laura wait for another day.

Laura asked what was wrong with Heather, so Elizabeth explained that she was concerned about Heather's mental state. Elizabeth said that Heather seemed depressed. "She's not her usual chaotic self. I want to see if a psychiatrist can chat with her," Elizabeth said.

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Laura suggested that she chat with Heather before Elizabeth made any calls. Laura had an idea how to cheer Heather up. Laura popped into Heather's room to show her pictures of Ace, which made Heather smile. Heather said she thought Ace was starting to look like her.

After Laura put her phone away, she asked how Heather was feeling. Heather told Laura about her visit with Trina. Heather said she was pleased that Trina had listened to her apology, but Heather added that she understood why Trina hadn't accepted it. Heather admitted that she had been thinking about her future.

Laura assured Heather that she would respect Heather's wishes and not reopen Heather's case. Heather wondered aloud if Laura would even visit anymore. Laura promised she would visit regularly and give Heather updates on Ace.

When Laura later approached the GH elevators, Portia walked up and thanked her for agreeing to not reopen Heather's case. Laura asked Portia not to thank her. Laura explained that she wasn't reopening the case because Heather had asked her not to.

Laura visited Kevin next and told him that Heather was worried that Laura would abandon her and stop visiting. Kevin said he thought Heather was facing the reality of her situation.

Back in her room, Heather was still quiet and sad when Elizabeth returned with vanilla pudding. Heather wondered aloud whether everything she'd done had been her fault. "Is justice really done if I am the only one who pays?" Heather asked Elizabeth.

Elizabeth diplomatically said she saw Heather's point and understood that Heather missed Ace. Heather brought up the idea of compensation for receivng a faulty hip, making Elizabeth uncomfortable. Elizabeth started to leave, but Heather stopped her and asked if Elizabeth had seen Scott. Elizabeth said she hadn't seen him and didn't think Scott would return before Heather was discharged. Heather asked Elizabeth to call Scott and give him a two-word message: "Heather's in."

Drew and Willow's awkward elevator encounter

At the Metro Court restaurant, Nina thanked Michael for their working lunch. They both couldn't wait to see how well the latest issue of Crimson would do. Michael commented that he thought Willow would enjoy it. Nina appreciated Michael agreeing to her recent editorial requests. Michael explained that he wanted to show how much he appreciated everything Nina had done for Willow recently.

Nina was pleased and touted Willow's virtues while saying she was impressed by how well Willow was doing as a cancer-surviving spokesperson for the New Tomorrow Institute. Michael said he was grateful to Drew for giving Willow a new career opportunity because it had given Willow more time with the children.

Meanwhile, Drew and Willow ran into each other in the Metro Court elevator and made awkward small talk. Willow explained that she was heading to Crimson to pick out something to wear for her meeting with the New Tomorrow board of directors. Drew was preparing to give Willow good news from the institute when the elevator suddenly lurched to a stop.

Drew called Olivia to report the situation and was told they needed to wait until the elevator company arrived. Drew checked if Willow was okay before announcing that he was hot and asking if Willow minded if he took his jacket off. She didn't, so Drew removed his jacket, loosened his tie, and rolled up his sleeves while Willow stared at him intently.

Willow was happy when Drew told her how pleased the New Tomorrow Institute was with her public service announcements, but Willow wanted to give credit to Nina. Willow said Nina was making her feel more comfortable in front of a camera. Drew said he thought Willow was a natural. The director of the institute even wanted to fly Drew and Willow out to Los Angeles to meet with them. Willow quickly said she wouldn't be able to make the trip.

Willow explained that Wiley was starting full-day school soon and needed her at home. Willow told Drew if business trips were expected, then maybe she was in the wrong line of work. Drew assured her that trips were not a requirement of the job, but he wondered if he was the real reason that she didn't want to go. Willow reminded him that they had gotten past their kiss, and it would never happen again.

Just then, the elevator doors opened, and Nina saw Drew and Willow exit. Nina told Willow that Michael had taken the stairs and gone to the hospital to see Kristina, so Willow quickly excused herself and left. After Willow left to take the stairs, Nina turned to Drew and demanded to know what he had done to make Willow nervous. She warned Drew to leave Willow alone.

Congressman McConkey called and interrupted Drew and Nina. When Drew hung up, he told Nina that the congressman didn't think Drew had done enough to gain the school board's support. Nina offered to help and invited Drew to her place for dinner.

Distraught, Kristina wants payback

Alexis called Sam from outside Kristina's hospital room and told Sam to go to Scout's softball game, since Alexis would stay by Kristina's side. Afterwards, Alexis called Molly to say that she had been thinking about Molly and loved her.

When Alexis was off the phone, Kevin stopped to talk. He asked how Kristina was doing, and Alexis told him Kristina was improving. Kevin guessed that Alexis probably had not slept or eaten, and he suggested that she accept help when offered because it was important for Alexis to take care of herself.

In Kristina's hospital room, Sonny sat with his daugher and assured Krisitina that he would take care of Ava. He was reluctant to share any details, but he urged Kristina to rest and focus on her recovery. Kristina wasn't satisfied and needed reassurance that Ava would pay. "Dad, I need you to promise me you won't let Ava take another life like she took my daughter's," Kristina said.

Kristina went on to list Ava's litany of crimes, including killing Connie Falconeri and switching Morgan's bipolar medication. "When is Ava finally going to pay for everything she has done?" Kristina asked.

Sonny explained that payback didn't always fix things. He said he'd tried seeking revenge on Ava after Morgan had died, but it hadn't brought Morgan back. After Kristina frantically insisted that Ava had never paid for any horrible things she had done, Sonny informed Kristina that he had photographic proof that Ava had gotten physical with Kristina before Kristina had fallen out the window.

Kristina insisted on seeing the pictures. Sonny assured her that the police had copies of them. "She's not walking away from this," Sonny promised.

Kristina wasn't appeased because Ava would still be alive, even if she went to prison, while Kristina's baby would still be dead. Sonny assured Kristina that she would be okay, but Kristina disagreed. "I won't be okay until I know that Ava Jerome is no longer breathing," Kristina said.

As Sonny told Kristina that he would take care of Ava, Alexis walked in. Alexis asked what Sonny and Kristina had been talking about. Kristina said that she hoped Ava would have her day in court.

Alexis asked to speak with Sonny in the hall, so he followed her out. Alexis begged Sonny to tell her that Kristina hadn't asked Sonny to kill Ava. Sonny told Alexis not to worry about it, but he led her to the chapel to speak privately. Again, Alexis asked Sonny to assure her that he wouldn't grant Kristina's request. "She doesn't know what she's asking. If Ava dies or disappears, you will leave a forever mark on her soul," Alexis warned Sonny.

While Alexis and Sonny were in the chapel, Michael visited Kristina. She asked if Michael had the pictures of her and Ava. Michael said he did, and Kristina demanded that he send them to her. Michael agreed. As Kristina looked at the pictures again, she began to chastise herself for going to Ava's room. She said she wanted to go back in time, but Michael gently explained there was no point asking, "What if?"

After Michael left Kristina's room, Willow arrived. Michael asked Willow to talk to Kristina, since Willow knew what it was like to lose a child.