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General Hospital Update for Tuesday, 22-Feb-2000

Author:	drusilla11
Posting date:	Wed, 23-Feb-2000 10:37:00 AM PST

Today's exciting episode opens with Juan frantically answering phones for L & B. As the teen valiantly struggled to juggle the phonecalls, NUNIK sauntered in, oozing all new obnoxious levels of cockiness and just plain jerkiness. (Two very technical terms, no?)

As Nik smugly schmoozed with someone on the phone, he "casually" managed to "drop" the fact that he was the new Public Relations Director for Juan's benefit/suffering. (I can't convey how smug NuNik was acting... it's like he was taking lesson's from AJ during his "I'm sending you to Ferncliff" diatribes) Making it clear that he didn't believe that that Nik was actually hired by L & B, he confronted the smirking Cassadine heir just as Liz showed up. As Juan wandered away to lick his wounds, Nik shared his news of employment with Liz, who then explained that his new job may be difficult for Juan who may feel threatened by Nik's presence at a job that he had invested so much of himself into. She suggested that Nik try to be nice to Juan in the future.

Next, Breakfast at the Q's.----> Emily muses what a quiet peaceful morning it is and how unusual that is for the family. Monica, (she's the pretty blond who seems to have forgotten her own shadey history lately) is quick to point out that the peace-n-quiet is because Carly is still upstairs w/ morning sickness. Edward indicates that he is still hoping that the family will be able to keep the new baby's paternity secret, but Emily confesses that she already spread the word around Kelly's. Just then, the maid (where's Reginald??) enters with a letter that arrived for Carly. Edward, being the honest/law abiding citizen that passes judgement on Sonny's "professional dealings" every chance he gets, ironically doesn't think twice about committing a federal offense, abruptly opening Carly's mail.
Inside------>a court order from "Don Corinthos"
for a paternity test. Edward calls his lawyers and is irritated that there is no way that they can get Carly out of showing up for the test. "Monica Morality" points out that perhaps as "permiscuous" as Carly is, that the test may show the baby isn't Sonny's afterall. AJ is hurt by his mother's comments and argues "It's not as if she had a new man every night." and that assures the family that the baby is indeed Sonny's. Edward concedes, and argues that they need to support Carly to make sure that she will stay in the Q house w/ Michael.

Next, we are oh-so-blessed to be transported to Luke's (minus Luke of course) where Roy gets an unexpected visit from his daughter, Hannah. (Luckily, Roy keeps saying 'Hannah you're my daughter', because i keep forgetting, i don't know WHAT i would do w/o the repetition.) Sooooo anyway, Hannah (Roy's daughter) thanks him for helping her get rid of the racist bozo from the other night and Roy, being Hannah's father, instinctivelly feels that all isn't well with his FBI-prodigy. She reluctantly confesses, all weepy-like (ahem, well, she REALLY tried for weepy-like)that she found out that Sonny got Carly pregnant. Hannugh continues with her "Sonny loves me chronicles" much to the dismay of her father (Roy), who thinks that maybe her standards in men are too low. (lol)

Later, Bobbie walks in on Roy yet again comforting his heartbroken daughter (hannah) and Bobbie, sensing Hannah's discomfort tells her that it's okay, she knows that Roy is her father. (What?! Hannah is Roy's daughter? OHMYGAWD! How did I miss that?) Hannah appears shocked that Roy disclosed the superbigsecret and begs Bobbie not to tell anyone else. Stunned at Hannah's fear of people finding out the truth, Bobbie agrees. She later shares her dismay with Roy that his daughter (Hannah) was so ashamed of him that she didn't want anyone to know he was her father. (He is?!) Roy thanks her for her concern, then explains Hannah's odd behavior by disclosing the even superbiggersecret that Hannah wasn't ashamed, she's an FBI agent protecting her cover. Needless to say, Bobbie was shocked that Carly never told her about Hannah's secret profession, and later, she and Roy make a pact to not fight over their daughters. (Although it seems like I recall them doing this before, but, whatever.)

And it just keeps getting better w/ Stephan and his... paid Lucky-getter-backer fellow. Stephan is frustrated that Lucky has yet again been moved and worries about the safety of "the boy".Then zoom to...

Mac visiting Laura on his neverending adventure of "Where the $@#* is my wife?" He asks Laura if she has heard from Luke and if he mentioned that he was with Felicia. He confesses that when he spoke with Felicia yesterday she didn't deny that she was with Luke when he asked. Laura tells him that, for what it's worth, Luke and Felicia are together 'working on something' and not just off on some sort of a pleasure trip. Mac tells her that he knows that something has gone on between them before and then both spouses lament on the fact that THEY were the one's who use to go out "adventuring" w/ their partners.
Laura later calls an leaves a message for Luke. And soon thereafter, double-oh-Stephan shows up on her doorstep to report (w/o details of coarse) about his unsuccessful mission. (Better luck next time MR. Bond...er...I mean Cassadine.)

Later, Taggert shows up to the Q-house on Edwards request, so Edward can "increase Taggert's salary" in exchange for information on Sonny. Taggert, although amused, points out that he has no information on Sonny that would do Edward any good. Edward isn't daunted and tells Taggert to just make some stuff up then, again, giving Taggert a chuckle, but turning him down none the less.

Eventually, we get back to Alan and Monica who fret over Aj's mental and physical health, as well as his sobriety. Monica shares Bobbie's idea to have Carly & Michael move in to the Brownstone, remarking that it may be the only way to "Keep AJ from going insane." which of course Aj walks in just in time to hear. He proceeds to have a fit about his parents lack of faith in him and then finally admitting that the real reason he's forcing Carly to stay is because she hates it there so much... that keeping her there is his revenge on her. (Sweet little guy.)

Anyway, Taggert later meets up with Hannah for drinks at the PC grill where she tells him about Carly being pregnant w/ Sonny's baby (How kind of her to save Sonny and Carly the trouble of sending out all of those pesky announcements themselves.) She then jumps down Taggert's throat for making a remark about her helping him bust Sonny. After clearing that up, we were lucky enough to hear more about Hannah and Sonny's "loooooovvve".

Next, Emily shows up at L & B to visit with Juan and he shares the news with her about Nik's new job and his disapointment with it. He explains that he wanted Ned to teach him the business and that he feels that Nik will somehow get in the way of that in his new position. Emily suggests that Juan then do the one thing for L & B that Nik can't, (and hopefully won't EVER try...)which is to sing.

And I would just like to end this recap with a shocking newsflash... HANNAH IS ROYS DAUGHTER!!! OHMYGAWD! Now lets NEVER mention it again.