Chapter 12
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May 1999
Summary:
Hannah continues to ask him about his life. She wants to know everything, but he asks her to go first. Hannah gives him a boring cover story. She then moved to Port Charles. Why Port Charles? Sonny asks. She replied it seemed like a good place to start over.
Port Charles mourns Lucky Spencer. Emily and Nikolas are there for their friend. Elizabeth receives grief therapy from Gail. Faison threatens Lucky with Elizabeth's safety if he tries to escape. After several attempts to escape or try to make contact, Lucky gives up and is whisked away to parts unknown. A familiar face meets him. Elizabeth is accepted to the Art Academy but turns them down. She decides to stay in Port Charles. Nikolas asks Elizabeth to design the T-shirt for the Nurses Ball. Her father co-signs a rental agreement for a loft on the Waterfront. She applies to PCU.
Marino tries framing Sonny and Jason by planting drugs into their coffee shipment. Jason discovers them in time and disposes of them, handing them to Carly before the cops arrive. Hannah sees and covers. Carly feels Jason now owes her. Someone plants a bomb in Sonny's car. Signs point to Moreno. Sonny assures her his business does not involve drugs. Sonny plans on retaliating.
5/3/1999
A captive, Lucky, steals Faison's cell phone and tries calling Elizabeth. His hopes were dashed when she didn't hear him. Faison says, "I've grown weary of you. My Mistress has paid handsomely for you and your many skills. She wants me to acquire more pieces of the Ice Princess. You are her problem now."
Lucky lunges toward Faison, but one of his goons punches him in the stomach. They hold his arms behind his back and punch him again. Another one injects a sedative into Lucky's shoulder. Three hours later, Lucky wakes to a familiar voice. "My dear Lucky. It's wonderful to see you again."
Lucky gasps, "Helena." Lucky loses consciousness again.
5/13-31/1999
AJ tells Carly their living arrangement is not conducive to raising Michael, but he wants to remain co-parents. She can stay until she finds a place, but he thinks joint custody is best. Edward isn't following the rules. AJ asks Jason to get Alexis to file a TRO to keep Edwaed away from Michael. AJ sets Carly up in an unused wing of the mansion. She will have a suite, an adjoining room for Michael, and a room for Letecia when Carly and AJ have custody. Letecia will stay with Jason four days a month or two days every other week when he has custody. Carly is pissed her plan didn't work. AJ offers to pay her rent for six months once she leaves the mansion and will pay $150,000 in child support a year. AJ calls Jason and asks for Alexis's help. "Jason, I'm giving you a heads up on Carly, and I want your help with Alexis to file an addendum to the custody agreement."
"Okay, why do I need a heads up? I'll tell Alexis to expect your call."
"I told Carly I wouldn't marry her despite what Grandfather wanted. She can stay at the mansion until she finds a place, and I'll cover living arrangements for six months and provide a generous child support amount based on my being a Quartermaine. The heads-up is she may make a beeline in your direction. The schedule has you seeing Michael this weekend. Letecia and Reginald will spend a weekend for themselves. I hope you will be okay with Michael yourself."
"I'm looking forward to it. Thanks, AJ."
Jason welcomes Michael back to the PH. He is excited to spend time with his nephew. Hannah drops by. Jason realizes that Hannah wants something from him and calls her on it. She tells him about her conversation with Sonny—how she accused him of seeing Brenda or his dead wife Lily in her and how quickly he refuted the notion. Jason receives a call from the warehouse about an early shipment. Hannah offers to watch Michael while Jason goes to sign for the coffee.
Carly arrives and says that she wants to visit Michael. She enters Jason's apartment and is furious to discover Hannah holding Michael. Carly is convinced that Jason is seeing Hannah and tells him he will never have Michael.
June 1999
Summary:
Elizabeth continues grief therapy with Gail Baldwin.
Faison, disguised as "Herr Krieg," pressures Luke to participate in another business transaction. Helena confronts Laura. Later, she suffers a breakdown. Elizabeth comforts Nikolas, which Katherine observes.
Emily meets Juan from Puerto Rico. Later, he is revealed to be the biological child of Lily Rivera Corothinos and Miguel Morez.
Sonny and Hannah take their relationship to the next level. The Nurses Ball takes place.
Sonny wants a new life as a legitimate coffee merchant to go back to the dangerous world of organized crime.
Elizabeth models the Nurses Ball t-shirt she designed for Nikolas at Kelly's. Nikolas & Elizabeth visit Laura and give her a Nurses Ball T-shirt. Laura says she is surprised at how gentle and protective Nikolas is of Elizabeth, and he tells her he is just doing and treating her like Lucky did. Elizabeth tells Nikolas that being with Lucky's family helps her and that she hopes that they do not grow apart as his death gets further behind them.
Nikolas asks Elizabeth to be his date for the ball. Emily asks Jason.
After Emily's act with Ned, she returns to her and Jason's table. Elizabeth stops by. "Em, you were outstanding! Jason, It's nice to see you again. How are you doing?"
"I'm doing well. I'm keeping busy with the coffee warehouse and sharing custody of Michael. I didn't see you in an act tonight."
I painted scenery and designed the Nurses Ball t-shirts."
"That was your design? They looked great."
"Thank you. I should get back to my table. Em, stop by Kelly's after my shift next week. I'll show you my new studio."
"Sure, Liz. Tell Nikolas I hope his mom is feeling better."
"I will, Em. Come with me the next time I visit Laura and LuLu. They'd love to see you."
Elizabeth turns to leave, and Jason calls out her name. "Elizabeth, wait. Do you have a moment?" Elizabeth nods, and Jason walks with her.
July
Summary
Nikolas and Elizabeth meet Juan. Nikolas is not impressed. Elizabeth plays peacemaker. She advises an excited Emily to take things slow with the new guy in her life. Sorel beats up Juan. He thinks that Juan is working for Sonny. Juan takes issue with learning Sonny is not his biological father but doesn't want Sonny's help. Emily explains that Miguel Morez is Juan's biological father; Emily's parents warn her away from Juan, citing he's a bad influence. Juan tells Emily that he thinks that they should run away.
Bobbie reminds Elizabeth that she's overdue for her next HIV test. Katherine plays the neglected girlfriend, privately jealous of Elizabeth's friendship with Nikolas. Katherine pushes Nikolas to the limit. Jeff has a serious discussion with his daughter.
Sonny goes off the rails, drinking and throwing barware across the PH. Carly tries to help.
7/6-30/1999
Juan convinces Emily to use her brother's name to get them into Jake's to see 98 Degrees. Jason finds out, and Emily begs forgiveness, promising not one of the underaged teens will drink anything other than soda. Jason laughs, shakes his head, and says, "Emily, I love you, but Jake said I am responsible for you and your friends. Don't make me regret letting you in." Jason nods to the table, glares at Juan, and raises his beer to Elizabeth. Nikolas notices.
Jason visits the Quartermaines. Before seeing Michael, he greets his Grandmother and hands her a bouquet of roses. He kisses her cheek. "Jason, my darling. How wonderful it is to see you today. I am so glad you and AJ have worked out your differences regarding Michael. I've told your Grandfather not to meddle, or he will sleep in the guest room. Give Michael a kiss from me."
"I will, Grandmother, thank you."
Michael is with Carly in the Rose Garden. Jason says he's spoken to AJ. He knows about the child support agreement. He tells Carly it's time to let go of the notion they will raise Michael together. Carly tells Jason that he is talking crazy and he just needs a break from her. "Jase, we can still make it work. I forgive you for flirting with that Hannah slut. I know you were only flirting with her because I made you jealous by dancing with AJ."
Jason looks at her incredulously. "I don't need a break. I'm not jealous. I only care about AJ because of your plans to destroy him." Carly isn't listening. She insists that Jason is Michael's father. Jason says, "No, I'm not. Accept it. AJ is not my favorite person, but I don't want him to crash and burn. I heard you were planning on getting AJ drunk, causing him to relapse. That is cruel. Alan and my sister have addiction problems. If someone did to them, what you are thinking about doing to AJ, I'd make sure they'd regret it."
Bobbie approaches Elizbeth at Kelly's. "Elizabeth, if you have a moment, I'd like to talk with you." Elizabeth fills a customer's coffee and sits next to Bobbie. In hushed tones, "Elizabeth, your second HIV test is due. You can make an appointment, but please don't put it off. I can be with you if you want."
"Thank you, Bobbie. I appreciate your offer. It's strange. I always thought Lucky would be around for this. I'll let you know."
On the docks, Sonny tells Juan that he understands that he doesn't want to go home. But he isn't going to stay in Port Charles. One of Sorel's men overhears Sonny talking to Juan and dials his cell phone. He tells the other party he thinks it is time to send Mr. Corinthos the message. Sorel is beating up Juan when Emily interrupts. Sorel leaves quickly. Emily is horrified to see Juan all bloody on the ground. Juan ends up at GH, where Emily's parents warn him to stay away from her.
Due to Katherine's games, Elizabeth (expecting to have lunch with Nikolas) interrupts a passionate moment between Nikolas and Katherine. Elizabeth rushes out, and Nikolas chases after her. He apologizes, "Liz, I'm sorry, I wasn't aware of the extent of Katerine's jealousy. She doesn't understand our closeness goes back to high school and my brother Lucky. Even though Lucky is not with us, she thinks that means we aren't connected anymore."
"Nikolas, there is no need to apologize. I don't want to be the reason you are upset with Katherine. You are not to blame for her manipulations."
Katherine walks into Nikolas' office at Deception to find him packing his belongings. Nikolas hands her an envelope and tells her he is resigning. Nikolas tells Katherine he wants nothing to do with her. He confronts Katherine about her attack on Elizabeth. He tells Katherine he will never be fooled by her again, and their relationship is over. Katherine angrily storms off, but not before telling him she will be waiting for him when he comes to his senses. Nikolas realizes Katherine will never leave him alone.
Elizabeth stops by the house to shower and show her father her latest artwork. He compliments her piece and says, "Elizabeth, Your brother Steven called this morning. He's graduating from Med school next week. I will attend his ceremony and help him move to an apartment near his residency at Nashville General Hospital. You will be eighteen in a few months, and as long as you promise to check in on your Grandmother, you can stay in Port Charles."
Elizabeth hugs her father; "Dad, thank you. Do you want me to stay with Gram, or can I stay here or at my studio?"
"While I'm sure Audrey would love for you to stay with her, I understand how you want your privacy. Visit your Grandmother at her home or GH while I'm away."
Stay tuned for September 1999
