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General Hospital Update for Thursday, 14-Feb-2002

Welcome to Valentine’s Day…General Hospital style!
In an episode that has little or nothing to do with the actual ongoing storylines, GH gives us insight into some of the characters through their fantasies…

SKYE-ELLA:
Skye (dressed in a gold ballgown) decends the stairs at the Q mansion to find Jax (looking delish in black tie and tails) waiting for her. He tells her he was wrong before, she is more than beautiful, she is amazing. Nay-sayers Edward, Ned and Sonny (also dressed to the hilt) appear to disagree and insult Skye. Jax demands an apology on the lady’s behalf, to which Sonny replies that Skye is no lady; she is just a garden-variety tramp. Jax (with a wave of his hand) commands that Sonny be gone and-poof Sonny disappears. Skye is delighted and asks Jax how? “It’s easy when you have the power” he declares, then asks what else she wants. Skye wants Ned to leave her alone-better yet she wants him to do her bidding. Ned asserts THAT will NEVER happen, but Jax says the words and-poof Ned’s formal togs are replaced by a chauffers uniform. Skye commands him to bring the car around and Ned scurries off to do so. Her attention turns to Edward, who pleads with her to have mercy-after all he is an old man with a weak heart. Jax tells Skye that he will share the power with her and at her words Edward becomes her butler-complete with a couple of ‘Yes Miss’ and ‘As you wish Miss’ thrown in. After dismissing Edward, Skye asks why Jax has done all this for her and confesses she has lied and manipulated him. Jax confess that he’s known all along but she is the most amazing woman he’s ever met so he went along with her. He assures her that he knows what she REALLY is and will ALWAYS be with her no matter what. Skye tells Jax she wants him and he sweeps her down on to the foyer couch with a kiss…

SWEPT AWAY:
Alexis (buttoned up to the neck in a prim suit, hair done up and glasses) tries to read a contract to Sonny who declares no interest in the legalities. Instead he pulls her glasses off and tells her she has beautiful eyes and shouldn’t hide them. Alexis moves away and continues to read the contract. Sonny (after pulling off his jacket) whips the papers out of her hand and on to the floor. He unpins her hair and unbuttons her jacket, while telling her how she doesn’t have to hide her feelings anymore because he also thinks about her all the time. Alexis is apparently speechless at this discovery because all we hear from her is a whimper as Sonny pushes her into a chair and kisses her. A few kisses, whimpers and groans later, Sonny (with Alexis’ help) is pulling his shirt off as another kiss carries them down to the carpeting…

DREAM COME TRUE:
Elton introduces Gia to a bevy of her adoring fans and is greeted by oohs, aahs, cheers and applause. Playing host, Elton asks the Princess-to-be how it feels to have all your dreams come true-complete with a rich, handsome Prince. It’s wonderful she says, but before she can tell her adoring public what she will do next, Taggart and Courtney break through the crowd and announce that GIA ran the red light, put Liz in the hospital and framed Courtney. Taggart declares that they have proof and tells Gia she is under arrest. Gia takes Nik aside and asks him to help her. Nik warns her that there is only one way, but once done there will be NO going back. Gia (not even asking what he means) tells Nik to do it. Nik takes the microphone from Elton and starts a speech about how Gia has been targeted by Courtney and Taggart. Halfway through the speech Nik’s voice changes, Gia looks over and finds herself staring at STAVROS. Nik/Stavros goes on to assure the crowd that Taggart and Courtney will be arrested for their crime and he and Gia will go on to live the life they deserve. Elton takes the mic back and asks Gia how she feels now that her Prince has saved her. Gia, with a look over at Nik (who is now back to himself) tells everyone (in a less than sure voice) that she is the most fortunate woman alive…

THE WICKED WITCH OF PC:
Liz (spoiling for a fight) and Lucky arrive outside of Helena’s digs (apparently down on the docks). Lucky assures Liz that though Helena may have cast an evil spell on him, she doesn’t ‘have’ him and never will. As the lovers start to kiss, Helena (dressed in what appears to be a cast off of some Disney evil-queen character) appears, scoffs at Liz’s confident attitude. After Liz mocks her ‘villain speak’, Helena (with a snap of her fingers) sends a large wooden crate flying at the duo. It misses Liz, but knocks Lucky out. Helena assures a worried Liz that because Lucky is enchanted he can’t die. Then (accompanied by classic villain speak- “Which is more than I can say for you my pretty”) points her finger at Liz and shoots blots of electricity at our heroine. Liz ducks, points out Helena's fashion mistake, and bad aim, lifts a crate and throws it at the wicked queen, who manages to sidestep out of harm’s way. Helena points her finger and shoots at Liz again, and misses again. Liz spies a bucket of water and throws it at Helena. With the classic lines ringing in her ears (think wizard of oz), Liz watches as Helena melts away. A groan from Lucky draws her attention. She rushes to him and tells him that she has defeated Helena. A crack of thunder announces an imminent rain storm which has Liz franticly trying to get Lucky inside before the rain melts him. Lucky tells Liz that the spell has been broken, but isn't sure and still tries to usher him inside. Lucky assures her he feels the difference because HE LOVES HER. Liz remains unconvinced until (as the rain starts) Lucky draws her into his arms for a KISS. Lucky lifts his head and shouts into the rain...I LOVE YOU! With a happy smile from Liz, the couple continues to kiss, hug and laugh in the rain…

NO MATTER HOW YOU SAY IT:
Carly descends the stairs in the penthouse and finds Sonny deep in discussion with Alexis about business. Sonny kisses her goodbye and she exits, but before the door can close Sonny calls out that he needs and wants his wife. Sonny begins to tell Carly that his enemies are preparing to strike, but Alexis intercedes with the reminder that Carly can’t know because she has already betrayed him once. Sonny coldly yells at Alexis that HE loves, trusts and respects Carly and if Alexis doesn’t then she can just leave the state or better yet the country. Alexis apologies, but Sonny directs her apologize to Carly. Alexis respectfully does then Carly tells her to do as Sonny ordered about the enemy. Alexis questions how Carly knows what Sonny wants done, was she eavesdropping? No says Carly she KNOWS Sonny, therefore she knows what he wants done. Alexis attempts to discuss other business issues with Sonny, but he curtly dismisses all except Carly. Once alone he presents her with a necklace/pendant, which Carly proclaims she loves even before she sees it. Together they read the inscriptions “ I Love You; Te Amo; Je T’aime; Te Quiero”. As Sonny slips the necklace over Carly’s head he tells her (in Spanish) “You fill my life with your laughter, and I love you with all my heart”. At her prompting her loosely translates then invites her to dance with him. Sultry music fills the air as they kiss and the lights dim as they start to dance…

ROCKY Q:
Sports announcer Alan describes the amazing feat that AJ has accomplished. He has lasted 11 rounds in the ring with undefeated champ Sonny. Alan praises AJ’s determination despite the fact that AJ has been knocked down by the champ three times already. In the ring Edward and Skye tend to AJ (in boxing togs, complete with swollen eye, cut lip and blood-imagine a scene right out of Rocky). Edward wants to throw in the towel, but AJ refuses to quit. Skye warns that one more hit to his ribs could cause permanent damage, but AJ refuses to give in. Meanwhile, across the ring Carly and Alexis tend to (apparently untouched by AJ) Sonny, who appears to be taunting his opponent. Courtney approaches and pleads with AJ to stop the fight; he has nothing to prove to her, she already knows AJ is the better man. AJ claims he has to prove it to everyone else. Courtney tells AJ she can’t bear to see Sonny knock him down again, but AJ confidently assures her he has Sonny right where he wants him. Referee Ned calls out last round as the bell rings. The match continues with Sonny doling out the punishment, as he is the only one connecting with his punches, while AJ just swings wildly. Finally, Sonny has AJ against the ropes and is dancing around before moving in for the kill. Courtney calls out to Sonny; Sonny turns to look at her; AJ sees his opening and connects with a solid right hook. Sonny goes down with for the count, while in the background Alan’s voice proclaims that the impossible has happened. While Carly and Alexis rush to Sonny, AJ receives hugs from Edward-who tells AJ he is proud; Skye who proclaims him a winner at last; and Courtney-who doesn’t say much of anything just squeals with delight as she lifts AJ’s arm in the time honored tradition reserved for boxing champs…

YOU MADE ME LOVE …
Kristina (with a very flattering Veronica Lake do) croons about her feeling for Ned, as she caresses a picture of Ned, while Ned plays the piano. She continues to sing as she sits next to him, then proceeds to climb atop the piano and sexily sing. After a few lines Ned joins in with HIS feeling for her. As they reach the end of the end of the number, and prepare to confess (in song) that each made the other fall in love, someone appears in the background who brings the song to an abrupt end; ALEXIS…

GET OUT OF MY DREAMS:
Sonny appears in Carly's door, as she opens a window. She invites him in; he asks if she is sure. After she removes his jacket, they sit down on the bed and start to kiss. As their passion heats up, Sonny pulls Carly down on top of him. Afterwards, they lie in bed while Carly strokes his scars and make inane chatter. Sonny confesses how he hates waking up in the middle of the night and not finding her beside him. He tells her he wants their relationship to last forever and Carly assures him that he can trust her. After another passionate kiss, she insists that he can trust her, but when Sonny looks he finds the woman in his arms is now ALEXIS…

SPENCER FOR HIRE:
Luke (sporting 40’s era gumshoe clothing) returns to his office to find partner Roy playing cards. Roy informs Luke that someone waits in his office for him. Luke enters and finds Laura (looking pretty good in 40’s era dress) holding a gray velvet heart shaped box. She professes her love for him (as she holds out the box) but Luke appears indifferent towards her and reminds her she has rejected his love many times before. Laura wants him back. She confesses her life is empty with out him and reminds him of their old wedding vows. Luke admits he still loves her, they kiss and the focus shifts to the heart-shaped box, now bright red, lying on the desk…

THE GOODBYE CRUISE:
Laura (in evening wear) waits on a ship's deck for Luke to join her. Instead a crew member hands her a note and tells her that Luke went ashore. Disbelieving she reads the note and realizes it a farewell note from Luke who couldn’t face her to say goodbye. With tears in her eyes she turns around to find Luke is standing there. He claims that he couldn't bear to leave her behind. Laura is reluctant to believe Luke again, fearing she will get her heart broken again. Luke, desperate for another chance, pleads with Laura, who is torn by her feelings. Finally she gives in and they share a long and passionate kiss…