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General Hospital Update for Thursday, 22-Apr-1999

The show begins with Ned, V, and Jerry just discovering Jax and Alexis in the cave in the middle of the Sahara. They are all overjoyed to see each other and immediately start hugging and joking around with each other.

Carly is boldly going through A.J.'s briefcase in the Quartermaine living room when he walks in catching her in the act. When he askes her what she is doing she quickly covers by saying she is looking for the court order that let's Jason see their son. She explains that she wants to see all the details because she thinks anyone would think Jason is a danger to Michael now that Lucky Spencer has died. Jason walks in as Carly is talking and reinforces that he is allowed to see Michael whenever he wants as long as he stays on the Quartermaine property. Carly insists, in response, that Jason is a danger.

Emily knocks on Liz's bedroom door and wakes her up. Nik is at the window looking out. As Liz wakes up suddenly she cries out Lucky's name.

Leslie shows up at the Spencer home and comforts Laura. She explains that she caught the first flight to Port Charles. As they hug Laura cries to her mother saying she doesn't know how to not have Lucky as a son.

Luke and Sonny are in Luke's in the back room. As Luke fingers a gun he insists that Sonny tell him who set the fire at the garage if it wasn't Moreno. Sonny informs him that it could have been A.J. When Luke questions Sonny in shocked disbelieve, Sonny explains that it was A.J. that torched the coffee warehouse. Luke realizes that it would make sense that it was A.J. because Moreno would not have made the messy mistake of killing Lucky just to get to Sonny. Immediately after he comes to this epithany, however, he bitterly tells Sonny that it is still Sonny's fault.

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Sonny once again apologizes for what has happened. Luke, glaring at Sonny, replies that there are no apologies and no excuses. He explains that he is mad because wasn't told of the danger and either was Lucky no matter where it was coming from. Luke says that Lucky is dead because of Sonny's priorities. Luke grabs the gun and his coat from his desk and heads for the door proclaiming that he can take care of A.J. AND Moreno, after all it's about time SOMEONE did. Sonny stops him short by saying "What about Lulu?" He goes on to say that she still needs a dad, too.

Emily and Liz are sitting on Liz's bed as Emily comforts Liz. Nik is standing behind them listening. Emily says that it seems impossible that this is happening. Liz agrees saying that she keeps feeling like she should be calling Lucky because he would know what to do but then realizes she can't do that anymore. Emily relates the situation back to her mother's death say that she kept waiting and waiting for her mom to show up. She felt that if she just waited long enough her mom would come back. Emily offers for her and Nikolas to get some food for Liz. Liz accepts the favor but before the two leave Emily mentions that Laura would probably be planning the memorial service. As soon as Liz heard that she insisted that she had to see Laura right away.

Back in the desert cave the rejoicing continues. Jerry scolds Jax for taking so long to fix the radio saying he could have done it with his eyes closed. Ned steps in to say that Jerry had wanted to leave the area and go to the coast to search right before they found Jax and Alexis. Jax jumps in saying that Jerry must be slipping if he thought Helena would let them just drowned. Alexis interrupts saying that if it wasn't for the way the two brothers work no one would have been saved. Ned laughs and says she must be crazy from dehydration if she is saying that. Ned, V, and Alexix head out of the cave to the helicopter and Jerry ribs Jax saying that his friend the Sheik isn't going to be happy with the condition of his helicopter. They laugh and hug. Jax tells Jerry he loves him.

In the Quartermaine living room, A.J. is condesendingly explaining the fine points of the court order to Jason when Monica storms into the room. She insists they stop fighting, what are they thinking when such a tragedy has come about? She is quick to scold Carly saying that she should be with Bobbie at a time like this. Edward and Alan come into the room agreeing with Monica and asking if anyone has told Emily. Monica says that she's not in her room but Jason reassures her that he told Em himself. A.J. says that they should be lookin at what really is going on here, that Jason is why Lucky died. Jason glares at him.

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Monica says that they are all upset but they shouldn't be using Lucky's death to be tearing each other apart. They should learn from it that life is short. Jason leaves in disgust. Carly says that she is learning from it but her son's safety comes first. She then replies sarcastically to Monica saying that she is SO sorry that she has not contacted her own mother fast enough for her. A.J. defends Carly saying that she has the right idea and then looks to Alan for support and gets it. Edward says he doesn't know how he is going to tell Lila and leaves the room with Alan and Monica in tow. A.J. turns to Carly and says, "Looks like it's just the two of us." Carly only looks slightly disgusted.

Liz, Em, and Nik arrive at Laura's. Liz finds the painting of the bouquet she did for Laura on the table. After Laura greets them she tells Liz that she was truely loved by Lucky. Liz replies that Lucky was her happiness. Laura then turns to Em saying that Emily was the best friend that Lucky had. They reminess about times when they were younger. They offer their help with food but Laura assures them that Leslie has taken care of all that. Nik offers to babysit for Lulu but Laura says that Leslie has that covered too. Laura goes on to say she doesn't really know what to do next as far as the memorial service is concerned but she does know it will be at the Mt. Heron Baptist Church. Immediately Emily says she can't! That's where Liz and Lucky spent Valentine's day.

Back at the club, Sonny warns Luke of the dangers of trying to kill Moreno OR A.J. He says that Luke would no doubt be killed, Lucky would still be gone, and Lulu would have no father. Revenge wouldn't bring Lucky back, Sonny explained, the only thing he can do is stick around and look after the people Lucky loved. Sonny then promises to take care of it. Luke askes why he should believe him when Sonny's "word doesn't mean spit" to him. As he walks out he says he doesn't need Sonny's help.

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Sonny is in the front room of Luke's and he announces to the staff that because the the tragic events last night the club would be closed until further notice. He says that they will get double their normal salary to cover tips. They all clear out as he grabs a fifth of alchol and sits at a table in visible anguish.

A.J. gets off the phone with his lawyer and reports to Edward that if the fire is proved to be arson then he would get Michael for sure. Edward shows no interest in that but instead reminesses about Lucky. He liked him. Lucky was a rascal but he could look Edward in the eye and that is what he liked. A.J. quickly said that he was sure whoever set the fire didn't mean to kill Lucky and then walked out.

At the Spencer's Laura apologizes to Liz saying that she didn't know about the church and that she would find some place else for the service. Emily says that there was another church she knew of that was really pretty. She knew because her and Lucky had broken into it once. Liz explains to Laura that in Mt. Heron's she and Lucky had made a promise to each other in front of God, she says that Lucky gave her back Valentine's day and her life on that night and that is where she wanted the service to be. She wanted to remember Lucky like that. Laura thanks her and hugs her. They discuss music to be played and decide to play Mary Mae's song. Nik says he would call the church to arrange the services. Laura asks Liz if she would like to speak at the service and Liz agrees to. Liz then askes Nik if he would like to speak. Looking uncomfortable Nik declines saying he's sorry but he can't.

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In the jet, Jerry and Jax jokingly fight about which desert is worse to be stranded in. Ned interrupts angrily saying that it is their joking that almost got Alexis killed.

Jason and Michael are in the living room when Carly walks in. Jason scolds her saying that she can't keep talking to him in the Q's house it was too risky. Carly reassures him saying that everyone is gone. Carly starts rambling on about how A.J. is evil and a murderer but Jason quickly stops her saying that she shouldn't talk that way in front of Michael. Carly grudgingly agrees but says that she CAN promise Michael that he will never have to see A.J. again after all this is over but Jason disagrees saying that she can't be sure.

Sonny is in the club still brooding when Hannah walks in. Sonny tells her about the club closing. She asks why and he tells her what happened. She looks shocked and Sonny looks miserable.

Luke is standing in front of what was the garage but is now just a burnt shell of a building. Mike wals up from behind and tells Luke it will be a while before the cops know what started the fire. Luke says that Mike knows what started it just as well as he does so don't pretend with him. Mike says he was sorry. But Luke in his own world stares up to what once was Lucky's room and laments that Lucky was simply sleeping.

Nik explains to the group at Laura's that Luke hates him and Stephan. He and Lucky had choosen not to participate in the family fued and if he said that at the service it would be like a slap in the face to Luke. Lucky loved Luke just like he loves his father and he doesn't want to speak because it's what Lucky would appreciate. Emily shares that she had told Lucky not to give up on Nik. Nik asks Liz to speak for him. "I'll do my best," Liz replies.

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V steps up to Ned saying that he should accept Jax and Jerry's joking for what it is, their coping mechanism. Ned says no taht they are just being irresponsible and playing games and that Alexis will never be involved with them again. Alexis says that it is her choice to make. She had an adventure BUT was putting J&J on notice that they may have to finish it on their own.

Em and Liz are back in Liz's room. Audrey has sent up milk and cookies. Em reassures her that even though the pain is unbearable now it will get better.

Leslie is with Laura in the living room of the Spencer's home. Leslie says that she wishes she would have seen Nik and Laura says that she wanted her to meet Liz. Leslie suggests that Laura tries to sleep but Laura starts crying asking her mother why this had to happen. Leslie tries to comfort her but Laura tells her not to try saying she should be grateful for the time she had. Though Leslie says that Lulu still needs her, Laura sobs that she can't do it again.

In the club, Hannah askes Sonny how old Lucky was. Sonny tells her that he was a teenager and Hannah asks why he wasn't at home. Sonny explains that it was an independence thing. Hannah asked if there is anything she can do but Sonny says it's all been done. Hannah leaves.

Mike tries to reassure Luke that it could have been anything that started the fire. Luke challenges Mike to think if it was Sonny that was killed because he had not been informed of the danger he was living with, wouldn't Mike hate the person too? Mike agrees that he would indeed hate that person too.