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From: Marina Wolf <fullsun@sonic.net>
Subject: GH: UPDATE Monday 6/29(may include spoilers)
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 01:33:42 -0800

GENERAL HOSPITAL for  MONDAY 6/29/98

MACāS OFFICE

Felicia is sitting at Macās computer as Bobbie enters, looking for Mac,
who left a message for her to come see him. Bobbie asks Felicia if she
knows why Mac called her. Bobbie decides that it must have something to
do with the Tonyās restraining order. Felicia rushes to defend Tony.
Bobbie tells her about the fact that Tony and Luke arranged a secret
outing with Lucas and that she is worried about Tony kidnapping Lucas.
Bobbie asks Felicia to call the cops of she ever sees Tony at the
brownstone. Felicia pleads with Bobbie not to ask this of her. Felicia
feels that Tony needs psychiatric help, not to be thrown in jail. Bobbie
looks at her in exasperation: What has to happen in order to change
Feliciaās idealized version of Tony?? Does Lucas have to be kidnapped?
Bobbie tells her that she will do whatever it takes to protect Lucas,
even if that means having Tony arrested.

AT THE DOCKS

Tony calls Lucas, asking him to meet for an ice cream. Lucas is unsure
about the idea, telling him that Bobbie would be mad if she found out,
that she told him that his dad is not acting himself. Tony tells him to
lie - to tell Betty that he is going downstairs to play with Maxie, but
instead  to go outside and Tony will meet him down the block. Tony tries
to entice him with the prospect of playing ball in the park. Tony tells
him that he isnāt acting himself because he misses his son.  Lucas
agrees to meet with him.

JASONāS PLACE

Jason is getting ready to take Michael to the park. Sonny and Jason
briefly discuss the Carlos situation. Then Luke drops by, to talk with
Sonny.  Luke is curious as to Sonnyās reason for returning to PC. Sonny
tells him he is back because of business. Sonny is thinking about all of
the things he gave up, maybe he should have left sooner, but he stayed
because he wanted to be with Brenda.  He tells Luke that he gave up a
lot trying to save Brenda and heāll be damned if itāll be for nothing.

JAXāS PLACE

Brenda tells Jax that they shouldnāt get ever married, just be engaged
forever and live together like those famous couples. Jax tells her that
he wants her to be his wife. They start to kiss, then Brenda breaks away
reluctantly, telling him that she has to leave for a  meeting. Jax looks
at her sadly. She asks him is heās worried about Jerry. Jax tells her he
is driving him crazy.  She then tells Jax to solve the problem by buying
him a one-way ticket home. Jax tells her that he will take care of Jerry
today, that he wonāt let Jerry get in the way of anything.

WAREHOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Jerry  is setting up the bomb. He puts it near some dropcloths on the
floor of the warehouse, then leaves. The timer reads 44 minutes and
counting...

JASONāS PLACE

Luke asks Sonny why he feels responsible for Brenda. Sonny tells him
that he took what he wanted, he wanted Brenda, so he wants to her to
have happiness and safety, even if it with Jax. Luke thinks that he is
crazy to throw it all away on an Australian. Sonny asks Luke how many
years he and Laura were on the run. Lukeās response is: ćtoo many, not
enough..ä Sonny inquires about Laura and Luke tells him that she is
home, he should ask her. Luke tells Sonny that sheās in the house -  he
shouldāve burned it down long ago. Lulu is with Laura; he ćvisitsä and
Lucky lives on the street. Sonny asks him what happened - Lukeās reply
is: ćthe past..ä

GH , WAITING AREA

Gail (Dr. Baldwin)  is talking with Liz after their session. Liz asks
Gail if she thinks Liz is making progress. Gail asks Liz what she thinks
about her progress. Liz replies that she feels that she hasnāt made
much, beyond being raped. That it is the backdrop of everything she does
and thinks, that it affects how she relates to others. She tells Gail
that she canāt relax enough to enjoy anything anymore. Gail tries to
reassure Liz that it may not feel like progress, but that she is making
some, nonetheless. Liz wants to know when SHE gets to feel this
progress.  She tells Gail that she is sick of being a victim and just
wants to get on with her life. Gail tells her to be patient with herself
and take some more time to heal. Liz mentions to Gail that she is being
positive - that she can CONCEIVE  of the possibility that one day she
will get beyond it - but she canāt imagine ever  GETTING OVER  being
raped.  Liz tells her that it would have been different if she would
have been shot or stabbed - there would be a scar, sure - but being
raped is like a wound that just wonāt close.  Gail again tries to
comfort  Liz, telling her that , in time, she will come to understand
that being raped does not define who she is. Liz wants to know how long
this will take - 1,2,3 years??? Gail tells her that she WILL conquer it.
Liz tells herself that she WILL conquer this. Just then Lucky shows up
to pick her up. He asks her if she is OK. She replies that sheās better
now [after talking with Gail? now that Lucky is there???].

MACāS OFFICE

Felicia is disturbed that Bobbie is talking about Tony as if he is
ćpublic enemy #1ä . Bobbie tells her that he is angry, vindictive,
dangerous. But Felicia tells her that she canāt forget that Maxie is
alive because of Tony -  how can Bobbie ask her to punish the man that
gave Maxie a new life?? Bobbie interjects that they should probably
change the subject. Felicia asks her what she would do if Luke snapped?
Would Bobbie be campaigning to have him put in jail? Just then they are
interrupted by Mac; Felicia leaves so that Bobbie and Mac can talk.
Bobbie asks Mac if he called her regarding the restraining order against
Tony. He tells her that he actually wants to ask her about Stefan and
Laura. He asks her if Stefan ever discussed Laura? Did they have a
relationship, beyond Nikolas? Could Luke have been jealous of them and
wanted to get back at Stefan?
Bobbie realizes that Mac may be targeting Luke as a suspect in
Katherineās murder.
******
Mac tells her that no one is accusing Luke of anything. He is just
conducting an investigation, trying to find information wherever he can.
Bobbie tells Mac,  in no uncertain terms,  that Luke did NOT kill
Katherine and that there is NOTHING between Stefan and Laura. She is
angry that he asked her to come see him under false pretenses,  to help
him build a case against her brother. Mac tells her that he will not
rest until he finds out  who killed Katherine.

JASONāS PLACE

Sonny asks Luke  if the ćpastä he is referring to has anything to do
with the Cassadines. Luke tells him that  they took something that he
did, that shouldāve been dead and buried,  and they used it to ćnukeä
his sonās life apart. Luke tells him that they wanted to hurt him  and
they used Lucky and the reason they could hurt him was because of the
weapon they used -- the truth.   Sonny asks Luke if Lucky thinks he
hates Luke now. Sonny tells Luke about his father, that he hated him and
what he hated most was the chance that heād be like him. Luke tells him
that is what Lucky is afraid of. Luke can understand Luckyās anger and
can even be proud of his rage. He tells him Lucky will be OK; heās cut
him loose, but Laura wants him back. Luke explains that there is nothing
left for Lucky in their house - just what Lucky calls the lies that he
and Laura tell each other in order to stay together. Sonny comments that
Īlove is a bitchä and tells Luke about what is was like growing up for
him, watching his mom get beaten up by his dad. He reassures Luke that
at least Lucky wonāt have to see his mother hiding in the corner or
crying out for mercy. Whatever truths the Cassadines told Lucky, they
canāt erase the life he lived with his parents. Luke explains that it
already has been erased - that Lucky hates Laura as much as he hates
Luke, because she stayed with him. Sonny reveals to Luke that  some
things that you give up, you canāt get back and that regret will eat a
person alive. He tells Luke that he threw his life(happiness) away, but
itās not too late for Luke. Sonny tells him that he will be leaving
again soon and they exchange good-byes. As Luke is leaving, one of
Jasonās bodyguards tells him that Jason asked them to keep an eye on
Lucky and also that they saw Laura and Lulu going to Spoon Island
earlier. Luke gives Sonny a worried look as he  heads for home.

JAXāS PLACE

Jerry shows up and tells Jax that he has the perfect wedding present
for him and Brenda - matching Harleys. Jax asks him how he would pay for
them. Jax starts to get angry at Jerry, telling him that he was
humiliated by Sonny, denying that Jerry was in financial trouble, and
that he called Sonny a liar. Jerry retorts that his deal is legitimate.
Jax tells him that he must have a death wish. Jerryās comeback is that
he hates it when Jax get dramatic. He tries to convince Jax that itās
just another deal and everything has been taken care of.

WAREHOUSE

The bomb is ticking away - 27 minutes and counting...

JAXāS PLACE

Jax demands to know how Jerry is taking care of the deal and warns him
not to play games with Sonny. Jerry replies that he is doing business
with Carlos and that he will handle it his way. He tells Jax that they
are in a high stakes business and that once you lose your nerve - you
are finished. He tells Jax that maybe he should just settle down with
Brenda. Jax  informs Jerry that his recklessness handed Sonny the
perfect way to get back at Jax because of Brenda.

JASONāS PLACE

Stefan shows up at the penthouse, looking first for Robin, then Jason.
Sonny tells him neither is there and he decides to tell Sonny why he
came over. He explains to Sonny about Nikolas being shot at Lukeās and
that Robin helped him during his recovery and they became friends.
Stefan informs Sonny that R and Nās  friendship cannot continue, because
she publicly allied herself with him and Jason and he will not permit
Nikolas to be exposed to anymore carnage which would inevitably occur
within Sonny and Jasonās circle. Sonny tells Stefan that he will not be
able to give the message to Robin. Stefan tells him that he will find
some other occasion to speak to her, but Sonny informs Stefan that  he
isnāt to talk to her. Then Sonny tells him: ćIām not Luke Spencer -
whatever is keeping him from killing you, it doesnāt apply to me.ä
Stefan tells Sonny that he doesnāt want to stand around and exchange
threats,  and he mentions the fact that killing him may be more
difficult than Sonny thinks. At this comment, Sonny laughs (loudly). He
tells Stefan that if he doesnāt want Nik and Robin to spend time
together , he should tell Nik, not involve Jason or himself, since he is
in enough trouble with the Spencers. Stefanās final words to Sonny are:
ćViolence is borne of desperation; often it does the most damage to the
one who perpetrates it.ä

WAREHOUSE

Sonny is at the warehouse with a bodyguard and another associate. There
is a close-up shot of the bomb - 9 minutes  and counting. Jax finds
Sonny in the warehouse. Sonny sends his associates to check on their
shipments and then asks Jax why he is there. Jax admits to Sonny that he
was right about Jerry and he asks Sonny to help him settle the
situation  with Carlos - with a suitcase full of  money - enough to pay
Jerryās debt as well as for Sonnyās help in the matter.  Sonny tells Jax
that Jerry doesnāt owe him the money and that heās come to the wrong
place.

DOCKS

As Liz and Lucky are walking toward the docks, Lucky asks her how her
sessions with Gail are going. She admits that they are going very, very
slowly. She discloses that she feels like she can almost trust Gail, but
she wishes it didnāt take so long. Lucky tells her that Gail is a
ćshrinkä and not a fairy godmother, even though Liz would prefer her to
be one. Liz wishes she would just wave a magic wand and everything would
go away. But she admits that she knows it will take time, just like it
will take time for Lucky to get over learning that his dad raped his
mother. Lucky shoots her a quick glare. Liz wishes that they could just
skip over all of it and get there already. She confesses that she is
sick and tired of living like this - that she wishes it would all go
away. She then tells Lucky that if he tells her to be patient, she will
punch him. He laughs and  tells her NOT to be patient - he suggests she
bite her nails or pace the floor or scream about how unfair it all is -
and see if that works. At his advice, she sarcastically replies: ć thank
you, oh wise oneä. Lucky wonders why she is so hard on herself. He tells
her she is doing great - that she is so much better than when if first
happened. She tells him she doesnāt  feel that way. He reminds her of
the fact that she was unable to get out of bed back then, ready to bolt
if someone looked at her at Kellyās. She admits that she still feels
these things, but he tries to encourage her by telling her that she gets
out of bed, she doesnāt run away, she even performed at the Nurses Ball
in front of half the town. Liz admits that even though she was able to
sing and dance in front of people, she is still a ćbasketcaseä; afraid
to walk down the street by herself, afraid of being touched. She tells
him she is afraid that she will never have a normal relationship , but
also tells him  that she refuses to accept this as her fate. She then
gets an idea in her head. She asks Lucky to help her  and he agrees. The
help she asks for: she asks him to kiss her,  somewhat embarrassed and
unsure of what his response will be. Luckyās eyes reveal a combination
of surprise, desire and fear at her request.   [that is what I saw
anyway:-),  just my opinion ]
******
Lucky: You want me to kiss you?
Liz: Iād completely understand , if you donāt want to...I mean, if the
whole thought of it  grosses you out or whatever...
Lucky: No,no, I just...it surprised me, itās surprising...
Liz: Forget about it - I had no right to put you on the spot like
that...
Lucky:  Well, wait, hold on a second...give a guy a chance...
Liz: Iāve just  been thinking about it a lot lately and I realized the
only way to get my life back is to take it back, by doing the thing that
scares me the most and  I figure that if I survive, then Iām gonna be
OK. You know what I mean?
Lucky: I think so...
Liz: ...Lucky, you know youāre about the only guy in the world I can
trust right now and so I figured that Iād try it on you and if I donāt
freak out completely, then maybe thereās a possibility that Iāll have a
relationship someday..
Lucky: OK, let me make sure I got this right...you want to kiss me... as
an experiment...to find out...whether you can kiss someone you really
want to kiss?
Liz: It doesnāt sound right when you say it like that...
Lucky: Well, I can think of worse things - if youāre sure...
Liz: I am.
Lucky moves closer to Liz and turns toward her; she avoids Luckyās eyes.
Lucky: This...itās going to be a little tougher..a little trickier than
I thought.
Liz: If youād rather not...
Lucky: No, no, no. Hey, hey  - we can do this, right?
Lucky begins to touch her hair, then caresses her face. They both lean
in for the kiss. They barely touch noses and Liz freaks out.
Lucky: Whatās wrong?
Liz: [ Liz gets up and starts walking away] I have to go.
Lucky: (quietly) Elizabeth.
Lucky then gets up and goes to after Liz.

SPENCER RESIDENCE

Luke arrives home, slamming the door. He is calling out for Laura,
yelling her name. Then in anger, he hits his hand against a wall. [Watch
out, heās pissed off now...]

WAREHOUSE

Jax tells Sonny that he knows he can get the money to Carlos. Sonny
replies that with Jaxās connections, he could just as easily do it
himself. Sonny tells Jax to help his brother - let Carlos take him off
your hands. Jax retorts: ć This isnāt about Carlos or Jerry - itās
payback because Iām going to marry Brenda." Sonny just stands there and
smiles at him.
******
The bomb goes off, igniting the dropcloths surrounding it. The fire
spreads very slowly throughout the warehouse.

OUTSIDE OF THE WAREHOUSE

Tony and Lucas are returning from the park. Tony reminds Lucas not to
tell his mother about their outing. Lucas just wants to know when they
can do it again. Then he tells Tony that he should be getting home, so
Bobbie wonāt get upset. Felicia sees Tony from a distance and calls out
to him. Not wanting Felicia to see that Lucas is with him, Tony tells
Lucas to hide behind some crates while he talks to Felicia. Lucas is
crouching under the crates, then drops his ball. He goes after it, then
starts bouncing it against one of the warehouse walls. Then he throws it
too far and it ends up inside the warehouse, right near the fire. Lucas
looks around, wondering if he should go after his ball or wait for Tony
to return.

the end.

Lidia
one of the Monday updaters