At General Hospital, Portia gave Elizabeth a list of tests to run as they walked down a hallway. Meanwhile, Aiden arrived with a large container of cupcakes, which he dropped off at the nurses' station for his mom. As he stood waiting for an elevator, Elizabeth rounded the corner. "Aren't you going to say hello?" she asked. Aiden greeted his mother and explained that he had dropped off the cupcakes for Amy's birthday party. Elizabeth offered to pay him, but he told her that he didn't have time because he had to get back to school before his free period was over.

Elizabeth asked for a hug, but she grew concerned when she pulled away and noticed a splotch of paint on his backpack. Aiden blamed it on being clumsy in his art class, but she recalled that he'd arrived home from school with paint in his hair the previous week. Aiden reminded her that there was a lot of paint in art class. After Aiden left, Elizabeth walked over to the nurses' station. Portia had heard about Aiden's cupcakes, so she asked her friend to save her one. Elizabeth agreed, but Portia noticed that Elizabeth appeared troubled.

Elizabeth told Portia about the paint in Aiden's hair and on his backpack, and she mentioned that he'd been a victim of bullying a few years earlier. Elizabeth admitted that she was concerned, but she was trying to navigate things carefully because she didn't want to hover. Portia empathized and suggested that Elizabeth reach out to Aiden's school counselor or teachers to find out if there was anything going on that Elizabeth should be aware of. Later, Elizabeth called Aiden's school.

At Deception, Maxie complained to Scott about Lucy's appearance on Home & Heart, but Scott warned Maxie there was no stopping Lucy once she had a whiff of fame. Maxie begged Scott to talk to Lucy because Home & Heart refused to give Deception a spot as long as Lucy insisted on being in front of the camera. Just then, Lucy arrived bragging that people had been staring at her as she had walked through the lobby. Lucy also boasted about her new followers on social media and the number of likes one of her posts had generated. "I rest my case," Maxie said. Lucy was curious why Scott was there, but he stalled and told her that he was there to talk to Maxie.

Lucy invited Scott to her office to watch her appearance on Haven's show. Lucy began to ramble about acting techniques and acting teacher Lee Strasberg, but Maxie cut her off and reminded Lucy that being a pitchperson was about selling, not acting, and that the most important qualities were sincerity and trustworthiness. Lucy agreed, and she proposed creating a new skincare line under Lucy's name. Frustrated, Maxie turned to Scott for help. Reluctantly, Scott told Lucy that her appearance on Haven's show had been a disaster.

Shocked, Lucy argued that the segment had been an "unqualified success." "It was a Dumpster fire," Maxie said. Undaunted, Lucy pulled out her cell phone to show Maxie and Scott her new followers to prove that they were wrong, but Maxie explained that Lucy had spent the entire hour on Haven's show talking about herself rather than their new product. Maxie explained that Lucy's new following hadn't translated to sales, but Lucy insisted that the numbers didn't lie, and sales were up.

Maxie informed Lucy that during Lucy's appearance, they had been under the 300 units per minute minimum, but as soon as Sasha had stepped in, the sales had shot up to 650 units per minute. Lucy claimed that her fans had waited to purchase product until Lucy's segment had concluded, but Maxie argued that it didn't make sense. Lucy was offended that Maxie had given Sasha credit for her sales, so she turned to Scott for support. Scott was forced to admit that Maxie was right.

Maxie promised that she wasn't minimizing Lucy's contribution to the company or her commitment; however, Deception was a group effort, and they needed to sell product in order for the company to succeed. Maxie admitted that Lucy was the wrong spokesperson for Deception, but Maxie had someone else in mind.

At Aurora Media, Drew thanked Curtis for stopping by. After Curtis sat down, Drew revealed that he intended to branch Aurora Media out and open a division focused on wellness. To Curtis' surprise, Drew asked if Curtis would be interested in heading the division. Drew handed Curtis a folder with the official job offer and explained that he believed Curtis would be perfect for the position.

In the hallway, Nina stopped outside Drew's office when she overheard him talking to Curtis. Curtis admitted that Drew's offer would be a huge change for him, but Drew assured Curtis that he didn't trust anyone else to be in charge. Nina entered the office. "I completely agree with that. In charge of what?" she asked. Drew told her that he and Curtis had been discussing a project, but he didn't elaborate.

Nina was excited about the prospect of Curtis joining the team, but she offered her friend a few tips on getting the best offer out of Drew. "If you shake on anything, make sure you count your fingers afterwards," Nina said. "I haven't heard you complaining," Drew responded. Nina's thoughts briefly turned to her recent passionate encounter with Drew, but she pushed the memory away. She looked at Drew as she offered Curtis some advice. "Before you get in bed with Drew, make sure you know what you're getting into," Nina said.

Curtis looked between Drew and Nina as Drew smiled at her. After Curtis promised to get back to Drew with an answer and left, Nina shut the door and warned Drew that Curtis was a friend. She made it clear that she didn't want him to take advantage of Curtis, but Drew assured her that he'd made Curtis a lucrative offer. The conversation quickly turned to Willow when Nina asked why Willow had been in his office. Drew revealed that he had asked Willow to be a spokesperson for an organization. Nina admitted that it didn't sound like a good idea for Willow to go public with her medical history, but Drew disagreed.

Nina questioned how much money Drew would make on the endeavor, but he explained that he wouldn't make anything because it was a nonprofit organization that found donor matches for people needing bone marrow and stem cells. He assured Nina that he had left the decision completely up to Willow. Satisfied, Nina shifted gears and told him that she had rescheduled her meeting with Congressman McConkey for later that afternoon. Drew informed her that he would be accompanying her, but Nina didn't object. Surprised, Drew wondered why she was being so accommodating.

Nina pointed out that Drew had been given access to the congressman, and in exchange, she'd been given access to Willow. "I see. Quid pro quo," Drew said. Nina suggested that it made more sense than for them to continue trying to sabotage each other, but he reminded her that cooperation required trust. Nina told him that she trusted Drew to see how the arrangement would benefit him. Just then, his phone rang. It was Curtis.

In Metro Court's restaurant, Curtis greeted Portia. She was curious why he had insisted on seeing her right away, so he filled her in about Drew's job offer. Portia was happy for Curtis, but it was clear that she had reservations. She asked him what would happen to the Savoy. Curtis assured her that N'neka had things well in hand, and Marshall had been helping out with the crowds and musical acts. Portia reminded Curtis that the Savoy had been his dream, but he made it clear that he had no intention of walking away from the nightclub.

Portia warned Curtis that Selina Wu might use the opportunity to make a move for the Savoy, but Curtis was confident that Selina wouldn't be an issue. Curtis pointed out that he would have the flexibility to keep working at the Savoy and embark on the new venture with Drew. Portia admitted that she would miss having Curtis at home and to herself, but he promised that he wouldn't be gone often or for too long. He believed in the project and was eager to build something lasting that he could be proud of. Portia realized that he'd made a decision to take the offer.

At T.J. and Molly's apartment, Kristina thanked her sister and T.J. for the breakfast invitation. As they all sat down at the table to eat, T.J. mentioned that he'd heard about Kristina's argument with Josslyn. Molly tactfully reminded T.J. that Kristina had just needed to vent, so Kristina assured him that everything had been resolved because Josslyn had apologized. Refusing to let it drop, T.J. asked what the argument had been about. According to Kristina, Josslyn had been saying negative things about Sonny -- "whether they're true or not" -- ever since Sonny and Carly had split up.

However, Kristina clarified that Josslyn had been right about the last instance. Molly felt bad for her sister and gently reminded her that parents were human and sometimes let them down. T.J. was less sympathetic as he advised Kristina to keep her distance from Sonny during the pregnancy. Kristina balked at T.J.'s suggestion, but he reminded her that his uncle had been collateral damage during a failed hit on Sonny. Kristina assured him that she took good care of herself and had taken a pause from working at the Davis-Corinthos Center, but she refused to separate herself from family and friends. After Kristina grabbed her purse, excused herself, and left, Molly glared at T.J.

"Really, T.J.? What was that all about?" Molly asked. T.J. defended his stance because he'd been thinking about both their child and Kristina's well-being. Molly acknowledged that he had a point about Sonny, but she reminded him that they couldn't ask Kristina to stay away from her father. T.J. refused to apologize, but Molly wanted T.J. to back off from Kristina. T.J. was frustrated because it wouldn't be easy to get rid of Kristina after the baby was born like it would have been if they had used another surrogate.

Molly was stunned, but T.J. quickly clarified that his problem with Kristina was the baggage that she carried. Molly admitted that she dreaded the possibility that she might have to prosecute Sonny, and she confessed that she had concerns about Kristina, too. However, Molly reminded him that Kristina had assured them that she intended to be "Aunt Kristina" to their child, just like she was an aunt to Danny and Scout. T.J. argued that Kristina hadn't given birth to Danny or Scout, so there would be a big difference. "How long before she's second-guessing us, judging our parenting style, inserting herself into our lives?" he asked.

Molly insisted that Kristina had a full life with two jobs and a girlfriend, but T.J. remained uneasy. He explained that everyone kept telling him that Kristina had given them a beautiful gift, but he realized there was a cost, too, because Kristina was more than a surrogate; she would be biologically and emotionally invested. "Tell me you can see how potentially difficult this is," T.J. implored. Molly admitted that she was choosing to be hopeful because she'd seen Kristina "come into her own" in recent years.

Molly assured T.J. that Kristina had changed for the better. T.J. realized that they had no choice but to wait and see how things would go. Molly made it clear that she was determined to trust her sister, so T.J. relented and told her that he didn't want to argue because having a baby was the best thing to happen to them. "You, me, and baby make three, right?" Molly asked. T.J. smiled and kissed her. However, after she left, T.J.'s expression filled with concern. On the other side of the door, Molly appeared equally troubled.

At the Invader, Natalia knocked on Alexis' office door and entered. After Natalia introduced herself, Alexis smiled and admitted that Kristina had mentioned her. Natalia imagined that it hadn't been good. "Am I right?" she asked. Natalia explained that she and Kristina had gotten off to a bumpy start because she had walked in on "Alison" and Kristina in bed together. At Alexis' invitation, Natalia took a seat and talked about meeting Sonny.

Alexis conceded that Kristina and Sonny were close, as well as the rest of the family. Natalia admitted that it was obvious, since Kristina was carrying her sister's child. Alexis tensed, but Natalia didn't seem to notice as she began to talk about Alison's career and public perception. Alexis invited Natalia to speak her mind. Relieved, Natalia admitted that she was concerned that people might jump to the wrong conclusion if they saw Alison and Kristina out together and assume that their daughters were expecting a child together.

Alexis didn't think it was anyone's business, but Natalia was certain that Alexis -- who ran a newspaper with a gossip column -- knew the power of a photograph and how it could change lives "for better or for worse." Alexis conceded that it could be damaging, but she assured Natalia that she hadn't raised a shrinking violet. Alexis was confident that both "Blaze" and Kristina could weather whatever anyone might say. Natalia disagreed because she was a pragmatist. Natalia insisted that the fallout would be worse for Alison than for Kristina because Alison was a star with a huge fanbase, while Kristina was a bartender.

Alexis advised Natalia to talk to Blaze if she had concerns about her daughter's career. Alexis informed Natalia that she had to get back to work and quickly ushered Natalia out the door. Afterwards, Alexis called Diane, but the call went to voicemail. Alexis told her friend that she'd just met Blaze's mother. "And it wasn't pretty," she added.

A short time later, an upset Kristina showed up. Alexis ran over and gave Kristina a hug as Kristina tearfully told her mother about the exchange with T.J. and Molly. "Apparently, I'm doing this entire pregnancy wrong," Kristina cried. Alexis offered her daughter words of comfort as Kristina revealed that T.J. and Molly wanted her to keep her distance from Sonny because he was dangerous. Kristina was adamant that she would not abandon her father, especially when he needed her.

Alexis advised Kristina to take some deep breaths. She acknowledged that Kristina had a lot going on, including pregnancy hormones. Alexis asked if Kristina wanted her to talk to T.J. and Molly. "Yes, I would," Kristina said. Just then, Kristina winced when the baby kicked her hard. Kristina stood up and walked a bit. A short time later, Alexis had her hand on Kristina's belly to feel the baby kicking. Alexis shared that Kristina had been an active baby, too, and she had always kicked Alexis hard.

Kristina smiled and suggested that the baby had gotten it from her. Alexis' expression clouded with concern as she watched Kristina tenderly gaze at her pregnant belly.

• Sonny runs into Natalia in the park.

• Alexis tries giving Kristina some perspective.

• Ava remains frustrated.

• Dante comes to a stark realization.