General Hospital recap: Nicholas calls Caroline Webber to Windermere

Laura drops by Windermere to find Nicholas going over his divorce papers. He explains that Ava is getting Spoon Island. Laura asks why he gave up his house, and why Ava would want him. Nicholas thinks she wants it out of spite, but she is also entitled to compensation. He thinks they both need a fresh start, and the new baby will be his.

Nicola tells his mother that he intends to sue for full custody of his child. Laura warns him that it would be a mistake not to let this child know his mother, even if it was Esme. She admits that she visited Esme, and she only seems like a frightened young woman. She also says that Esme believes Spencer is the father of her child.

Nicholas thinks this is one of Esme’s tricks, but Laura thinks she really has amnesia and doesn’t remember a thing. Nicholas hopes it will stay that way, which confuses Laura. They are interrupted when Laura gets a call and apologizes for taking it. Laura says to the person, “I’m on my way” after hearing what they have to say.

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At Sam’s, Dante comes home and learns that the kids are sleeping with Leo. Dante curses the timing because he has to see Heather at Spring Ridge. Sam says the timing is great because she’s coming with him. Sam explains that she needs to talk to Esme about Maggie’s old nanny. She tells him that Maggie knows who Esme’s father is and implies that he was in New York. She wonders if he is hooked.

In Spring Ridge, Esme is threatened by another inmate, Romona, who says she is taking her seat in the common room. Heather appears, puts a leg to her side, and warns her not to cause trouble for her friend Esme. Ramona apologizes and storms off.

Esme thanks Heather for her help, and apologizes for being short with her earlier. Heather admits that she can be extra at times and asks if they can be friends. Esme doesn’t know what I did to deserve her kindness. Heather claims from the moment she saw her she felt a connection to her and wondered if she felt the same way. Esme is confused and just worried that she might have done these terrible things that she was accused of.

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Esme feels her baby kick, and Heather asks if she can feel it. Esme suggests maybe when they know each other better. Heather knows Esme is afraid of being a mother, but she will be normal. Esme still doesn’t know how she will go to jail. Heather assures her that very soon the cops will know she couldn’t have been the kidnapped killer.

Dante and Sam arrive, and Dante asks Heather to have a chat. They move to the side, and Sam introduces herself to Esme as a PI. Sam explains that she has been researching her background and believes she is not the cause. Esme thanks her, but she doesn’t remember anything about her past. Sam thinks someone is doing her a favor and filling her in on her old nanny, Maggie, and that her biological father might be in upstate New York. Sam offers to try to find him for her. Esme admits that she has no money to pay, but Sam is willing to do it for free because it will help many of her friends. Esme replies, “Let’s do it.”

Meanwhile, Dante tells Heather that she was supposed to find out about Esme’s affair with Ryan, so what has she got? Heather says Ryan has been asking about Esme all the time, and now with Esme here she can arrange for them to bump into each other. Dante tells her she has one week before they take her back to Darkham.

Dante and Heather Esme find Sam talking to each other. Esme reveals that Sam believes her father is in the state and will try to track him down. Heather is surprised.

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At Kelly’s, Liz is surprised to see her mother as she makes it clear that she does not want to see either of her parents. Caroline explains that she is in town to consult on a patient, but also hopes to try to reunite with her daughter. They sit down, and Caroline asks how she’s doing. Liz says she is still dealing with the fact that she was indirectly responsible for someone’s death. Caroline tells her daughter that she can ask her for anything.

Liz wonders why her mother stayed with her father on all his affairs. Caroline is crying because they had a good marriage, they have a good marriage now, and she loves it. Liz asks, “More than me?” Caroline feels sorry for making her feel like she chose her father over her, and did what she did to protect her. Liz admits that she understands doing something unforgivable under certain circumstances. Caroline tells her daughter that she will stay at Metro Court if she wants to talk more, but in her experiences there are few things that are unforgivable.

Later, Laura arrives and meets up with Liz. Liz tells her that Caroline is in town claiming to be here to consult on a patient.

Back in Windermere, Nicholas answers the door for Caroline. He thanks her for coming so quickly.

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In Austin’s hospital office, a tense moment between Austin and Mason is interrupted by Ava. She explains that she is back for a plastic surgery referral, but stares at Mason and realizes he looks familiar. Mason explains that he is Austin’s cousin. She suddenly realizes that Mason was out for a walk the night she was hooked.

Ava suspects the cops would be interested in interviewing him, but Mason says he lives in Pawtok and is rarely in town much. Austin says his cousin probably needs to come down the road and see him out.

Alone, Ava can see that there is tension between Austin and his cousin. Austin considers it an old family business, and chooses to live his life apart from the Gatlins. He explains that while he had a wonderful childhood, everything changed when his father died. He feels his father wants him to stand his ground, which he does. Ava heads outside and wishes him well. After she leaves, Mason lurks in the halls.

At her dorm, Joss, who was standing next to a shirtless Dex, is shocked to see Cam at her door. Cam realizes he is interrupting but asks if Dex was the reason they broke up. When nothing is said, Cam says he’s out of here and walks out, but is stopped by Gus. I asked him not to do this in the hall. Dex dresses, and Cam heads to Joss’ room. He thinks they must be laughing their asses off at how ignorant he is. Gus tells him he knows she isn’t. He sees that he has no idea what Gus can do, says he’s cheating on you both and walks out. Gus stops him, and Dex comes out to give them space.

Gus asks Cam why is he here. Cam explains that he found out about Willow’s cancer and wanted to be here in case she needed him as a friend. He feels like an idiot because she clearly has someone else to comfort her with. Joss cries, saying she’s sorry she hurt him, but they’re over, and she owes him no explanation. Cam asks if she at least waited until they broke up before sleeping with him. She doesn’t say anything, and he realizes she hasn’t.

Joss swears she didn’t mean for this to happen and explains the events of New Year’s Eve, including the Hook attack, Dex’s interference, and ending up in his place. Cam Slots, “So I was so grateful to Dick that you had to have sex with him.” She says that’s not why she did it. Cam accuses her of lying to him and giving him a BS alibi about growing apart. Gus swears they drifted apart, and she changed. He growled, “Yeah I’ve started sleeping with Dex.” Joss swore she decided they were over long before that night, she wasn’t able to tell him. Gus begs him not to tell anyone about her and Dex.

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At Sonny’s house, he finds Spencer on the phone discussing homes with a realtor. Sonny reminds him he can stay here, but Spencer explains that he needs a home because he is hiring Diane to get custody of his brother or sister. He refuses to watch his father ruin another child’s life. Sonny compliments him but doesn’t think he’s ready to raise a child.

Sonny says it took him a long time to figure out what it means to be a good parent, and that means focusing everything on the child because you’re no longer what’s important. He asks if Spencer feels ready to do so given the state of his private life. Spencer knows he has a lot to learn, but he wants to save this kid from being hurt by his father.

Dex knocks on the door, enters when told to come in, and apologizes for the interruption. However, he has to tell Sonny something. Spencer yells at Dex that they are having a family discussion, and tells the boy to go polish the fender. Sonny tells Dex to wait outside, so he storms out. Sonny tells Spencer that he’s proud to want to fight for his brother or sister, but it would mean a fight with his father.

After Spencer moved out, Sonny brought in Dex. Sonny asks what he should tell him.

on the next Public Hospital: Nicholas orders Caroline to do as he says. In the Paris catacombs, Anna tells Valentine that time is running out. Maxie asks Sam when she was going to tell her about this. Laura says, “I’m starting to feel that way about Nicholas” Joss yells to Cam that she fears what Sonny will do if he finds out. Sonny tells Dex that this does not allow him to get off the hook.