Sam explains to Jason that the couple was denied a conjugal visit because she is not legally his wif ...more

e. She even gingerly approaches the idea of her and Jason getting married. Meanwhile, Jason continues to train Michael in self-defense, but he feels guilty about not being able to protect Michael sooner in jail and from the larger consequences of being in the mob.

Dante and Brook cook up dinner and banter about old neighborhood things. Dante clearly enjoys Brook's cooking, and when Lulu arrives home after successfully convincing Carly to hire Brook, all three enjoy the delicious meal. But when Brook goes home, Dante and Lulu have sex.

Claire overhears Sonny tell Olivia he wants Johnny dead. She asks Olivia if she'd like to testify to that in court, but Olivia declines to play along. Carly walks in on Sonny and Claire arguing/flirting. Carly tells Sonny he should do whatever it takes to free Michael, and if that means seducing Claire, he'd better get a move on.

Maxie still wants to seduce Matt in order to spark Spinelli out of his funk. But Matt brushes her off and instead flirts with Maya right in front of her.

Kristina has a nightmare that Kiefer is in her room and about to beat her. Alexis asks Sonny to atte ...more

nd therapy with Kristina, even though what Kristina says may be upsetting to him. Meanwhile, Kristina invites Johnny over to find out whether or not Sonny abused Claudia.

Sonny tells Diane about his deal with Claire to bust Johnny. Diane warns Sonny that without Jason he is not in the position to take down Johnny. Claire tries to strike a deal with Johnny to convict Sonny.

Luke and Tracy are still locked up and squabbling. Luke hatches a an escape plan that involves yelling to the guard that Tracy is sick. It turns out that Tracy IS sick, and Luke's concern for her well-being grows.

Shirley tries to argue Nikolas's side, but Elizabeth maintains that she requires boundaries with Nik.

Robin agrees to volunteer in Africa for 3 weeks without consulting Patrick. Maxie confides in Robin that she can't stop thinking about Matt. Matt delights in the fact he is getting under Maxie's skin.

Michael is unable to focus during a self-defense drill with Jason in the prison yard. Jason asks Mic ...more

hael about Carter, but Michael can only muster a warning that he is dangerous. Dante arrives to visit Michael, but Jason appears in his stead.

Edward is delighted to see Brook Lynn at the Metro Court. He offers her a room at the mansion, but she declines in favor of making it on her own. She tells Carly she's still in for seducing Dante, but she makes clear that she has options if she chooses not to. Carly instructs Brook to make Lulu feel insecure by becoming close with Olivia, and Brook Lynn gets right on it.

Johnny answers Kristina's questions truthfully (as he sees it), describing how Sonny abused Claudia. Alexis shows up and tells Johnny to let Kristina make up her own mind about her dad. But Kristina is already finding some haunting similarities between her father and Kiefer.

In Helena's prison, Tracy's condition worsens, and she hallucinates about Luke spending all her money and gallivanting around with Alexis. Elsewhere, Nikolas makes it clear to Liz that he can offer her children a better way of life.

After talking Robin and Patrick decide together that Robin should go to Africa for 3 weeks. Maxie pretends to talk to Matt on the phone to Spinelli's dismay.

Jason gives Dante an ultimatum: the day Dante shows up with a release is the day he will see his bro ...more

ther again. Spinelli visits Jason in Pentonville and Jason quickly realizes that Carly has dragged Spinelli into her revenge plans. As Michael practices self-defense alone, Carter visits his cell.

Dante invites Brook to stay for dinner, and they share many old neighborhood stories. Lulu uncomfortably realizes Dante and Brook have a deep connection.

At therapy, Sonny struggles to stay calm, refusing any comparisons between himself and Kiefer and ends the session early. Kristina meets Ethan and explains that she allowed Kiefer to abuse her because he reminded her of Sonny. Sonny asks Carly if he ever abused her, and she tells him not to ask questions he doesn't want answers to.

Tracy gets sicker and Luke demands to see Helena. Liz considers investing in a pharmaceutical company that could provide financial independence away from Nikolas.

Carter attacks Jason in jail, but he is no match for the trained killer. Before Jason can get inform ...more

ation about what happened to Michael, Carter runs away. Michael admits that Carter is the one who hurt him. Dante and Brook describe the time an aunt mistakenly believed she caught them having sex. Alarmed, Lulu asks about their sexual past, but both deny it.

Concerned about Carly, Jason probes Spinelli for exact details of her revenge plan against Dante and Lulu. Carly reveals she has rented the apartment across the hall from Dante for Brook.

Carly tells Sonny the truth that they were in an emotionally abusive relationship. Sonny visits Kristina and offers to go to therapy again. She refuses, saying she is done repeating mistakes by making excuses for him. When girls at school tease Kristina about Kiefer, Johnny steps up to defend her.

Michael realizes that Jason is going to attack Carter and begs him not to take the risk. Meanwhile, ...more

Brook Lynn catches up with Sonny over bagels. They get to talking about Dante, and Brook Lynn offers to be the go-between for Sonny and Dante.

Lulu and Sonny run into each other, and Lulu makes it clear she will never forgive Sonny for shooting Dante. Lulu tells Dante that Brook has moved next door and is unnerved he is happy about the news. Dante assures Lulu of his love and they have sex. Brook knocks on Dante's door dripping wet in nothing but a towel.

Nikola brushes off Lucky's concerns about Luke and Tracy, so he decides to visit the island and tries to convince Ethan to help him. Ethan declines, thinking Luke has things under control. But Tracy's condition is worsening, and Helena denies help. Tracy hallucinates about her and Luke's drunken Vegas wedding.

Liz considers breaking her sons' trust to invest in the trial pharmaceutical company. After a successful surgery, Lisa fuels Patrick's jealousy by inviting Steve to their dinner.

Michael begs Jason not to go after Carter, worried about what will happen if Jason gets killed or ta ...more

ken away. Later, Carter approaches Michael when he is alone in the cell. Michael attempts to defend himself.

Lulu catches Dante and Brook (in Dante's shirt) picking Brook's apartment lock. When Brook returns to Dante's holding his nicely pressed shirt, Lulu accuses Brook of moving in on her man. Meanwhile, Sonny is not convinced Carly has moved on from her Dante/Lulu vendetta.

Seeing that Kristina is still very messed up after the abuse from Kiefer, Skye asks Ethan to befriend Kristina and give her positive reinforcement to help bolster her self-image. Kristina vents to Michael about Sonny, but Michael defends their father. Kristina tells Sonny she hates him.

Luke reveals that the original wedding to Tracy was a sham. Johnny proposes he and Ethan work together to steal another supplier from Sonny. Maxie witnesses Patrick's jealousy and warns him to be careful. Lisa blows off Patrick for a dinner date with Steve.

Michael begs Jason not to go after Carter, worried about what will happen if Jason gets killed or ta ...more

ken away. Later, Carter approaches Michael when he is alone in the cell. Michael attempts to defend himself.

Lulu catches Dante and Brook (in Dante's shirt) picking Brook's apartment lock. When Brook returns to Dante's holding his nicely pressed shirt, Lulu accuses Brook of moving in on her man. Meanwhile, Sonny is not convinced Carly has moved on from her Dante/Lulu vendetta.

Seeing that Kristina is still very messed up after the abuse from Kiefer, Skye asks Ethan to befriend Kristina and give her positive reinforcement to help bolster her self-image. Kristina vents to Michael about Sonny, but Michael defends their father. Kristina tells Sonny she hates him.

Luke reveals that the original wedding to Tracy was a sham. Johnny proposes he and Ethan work together to steal another supplier from Sonny. Maxie witnesses Patrick's jealousy and warns him to be careful. Lisa blows off Patrick for a dinner date with Steve.

Jason makes Carter repeat himself -- "Franco says hi..." -- before he dies. Later, Carter's body is ...more

discovered and the warden demands to see Jason.

Kristina asks Johnny to pretend they are a couple to hurt Sonny, but Johnny refuses to help. However, Johnny sees Sonny talking to Olivia later on and threatens Sonny to stay away from his lady, or he won't know what Johnny will do.

Dante receives a crime scene photo in the mail from Franco. He goes to visit Jason and to tell him Franco's back and ask him if he has any information. Jason is frustrated to be locked in jail while his loved ones may be in danger.

Claire and Sonny spar over his plan to "defend" himself and kill Johnny. She reiterates that their deal is for her to arrest Johnny -- not help Sonny murder without consequences. Brook and Carly play-act outside of Dante's apartment for Lulu to overhear.

Despite Luke's genuine profession of love, Tracy is determined to sever all ties. Nikolas discovers the couple and -- after some arguing -- sets them free. Lucky comes upon the scene and has it out with Nikolas about his various betrayals.

Carly calls Patrick out on his jealous antics and cautions him to act wisely or someone will get hurt.

Jason is questioned for Carter's murder, but other inmates cover for him. Threatened with solitary c ...more

onfinement, Jason convinces the Warden to save Michael by not punishing him so he can help the boy have a chance.

Kristina refuses to go back to therapy with Sonny and accuses Alexis for always excusing her father's abusive behavior. Kristina confides in Molly her plan to pretend to date Johnny.

Carly lays doubt in Lulu's mind that Dante has Sonny's genes for cheating. Olivia begs Johnny to drop his vendetta against Sonny.

Ethan and Maya discuss Tracy and Luke's relationship, giving Ethan the opportunity to flirt and display interest with her. Skye asks Jax for help in uncovering her ex-husband's treasure.

Sonny visits Michael and wants him to pursue an education while in jail. Dante is determined to get ...more

Michael out of prison before Michael becomes accustomed to killing as a way of life and has a talk with Judge Carroll. Dante alerts Claire about the Franco photo and she promises to take Franco down.

Kristina seeks out Johnny and Sonny sees them together. Taking Johnny's hand, Kristina tells him to play along as Sonny approaches in anger. For a large sum of cash, Ethan agrees to be Johnny's right hand man.

Recovering at the hospital, Tracy refuses to give Luke another chance for fear he will hurt her again. Nikolas tells Liz he has exiled Helena from Wyndemere in hopes Liz will visit more often.

Edward reveals deep regret over his past mistakes with Maya's grandfather and hopes to make things right through Maya.

Dante appeals to Judge Carroll to release Michael so he won't be permanently warped by prison. After ...more

much arguing, Carroll agrees -- only on the condition that Michael must live with Dante. Dante runs home and he and Lulu make love. Afterwards, Dante tells Lulu that Michael will have to stay with them.

In prison, Michael confides in Jason his fear that Dante will inherit the mob business from Sonny. Jason is dismayed that Michael still is intent on entering the crime business.

Johnny plays along with Kristina's plan to make Sonny believe they are sleeping together, but Johnny warns Kristina that this cannot continue. Sonny is incensed and tells Olivia and Alexis that Johnny and Kristina are sleeping together. Olivia doesn't believe it, but when she goes to see Johnny, she finds Kristina with him.

Claire visits Jason in prison and shows him the Franco photo that Dante received in the mail. She needs Jason's help. Jason wisely replies that he will help -- as long as Claire secures Michael's release.

Carly is upset when she learns Michael must live with Dante for the remainder of his sentence. Dante ...more

and Lulu welcome Michael home. Sonny comes to Dante's loft in attempt to see Michael.

Sam pretends to be Jason's wife -- Brenda -- so they can have a conjugal visit. Maxie visits Jason in Pentonville about the photo she received from Franco. Later, Spinelli is dismayed that Maxie went to Jason for her problems and not him.

Olivia asks Lulu to talk Johnny out of dating Kristina, but she refuses to get involved. Instead, Brook Lynn makes a visit to Johnny and tells him not to hurt Kristina. Earlier, Alexis asks Johnny to stay away from Kristina, but he doesn't seem interested.

Patrick spends a lonely Father's Day with Emma in the park and misses Robin. At the hospital Steve and Patrick disagree on an emergency surgery. Lisa tries to intervene, but tempers -- especially Patrick's -- are flared.

In an attempt to twist the knife while seeming compassionate, Brook Lynn offers to house Michael whenever Lulu and Dante need privacy. Later, Brook approaches Carly about a $10,000 buyout, since Michael is out of jail now. Carly doesn't seem ready to end their arrangement.

Sonny gets to see Michael against Dante's orders, though Dante tells him not to get used to it. Mich ...more

ael reluctantly agrees that it's best if Sonny stays away for now. Michael opens up to Dante that he is appreciative of Dante and admits that Sonny is not a good role model. Later, Sonny is worried about losing his children and finds comfort in Olivia.

Maxie debriefs Claire on Franco and his psychopathic obsession with Jason. Maxie also has a heart-to-heart with Lucky about her problems with Spinelli and Franco.

Kristina keeps up the front she is dating Johnny. Alexis begs Johnny not to use her daughter as a weapon against Sonny, but Johnny says the decision is Kristina's.

Steve suspends Patrick for punching him. Later, Patrick has a drink and commiserates with Luke.

Brook assumes Carly's revenge plan is over now that Dante got Michael released, but Carly confirms she will still pay Brook to break up Dante and Lulu.

Dante and Michael adjust to living together, and Dante notices Michael is still sensitive to loud no ...more

ises and sudden movements. Diane breaks the bad news to Jason that he is not getting out of Pentonville soon.

Claire visits Dante and Michael, demanding more info about Carter as part of her Franco investigation. Dante suggests releasing Jason to lure Franco out, but Claire balks at the idea. During a visit from Michael, Carly discovers a Franco photo in her mail addressed to Josslyn.

Johnny tries to break off the arrangement with Kristina again. Patrick shows up at the hospital hoping to work, but Steve holds his ground.

Lucky comes home to discover Luke has moved into his apartment. Liz blasts Nik for trying to use Shirley to get to her. Ethan tries unsuccessfully to calm Tracy down from her angry rampage.

Jax enlists Claire and Dante to follow the latest evidence of Franco's return to Port Charles. Clair ...more

e agrees to release Jason temporarily as Franco bait. But she warns Dante that if Jason escapes, it is Dante who will be held responsible and go to jail. Later, Michael counsels his mother, telling her to reconcile with Jax.

Sonny and Alexis team up to restrict Kristina from seeing Johnny. Sonny tells Max and Milo he wants Johnny dead.

Sam comes upon Johnny and Kristina and goes into protector mode. Shewarns Kristina that she does not understand the consequences of her actions. Jason and Sam share an intimate moment over the public payphone. Sam's at home in the bathtub, but Jason's in a crowded prison hallway with angry thugs looking on.

Lucky, Ethan, and Maya convene to help Luke work on strategies to win Tracy back. Luke breaks into the Quartermaines' to see Tracy and beg her to marry him, but she has him arrested.

Jason and Sam discuss possible options to escape. Part of it is fantasy, but they're also fairly des ...more

perate to be together again. Dante goes to Pentonville to release Jason into his custody to lure Franco. Earlier, Michael walks in on Dante and Lulu making love, and it's awkward.

Johnny tells Kristina their arrangement must end. Ethan tells Kristina there will be bad consequences if she continues to act out this way with Johnny. Johnny and Olivia reconnect with passionate lovemaking.

Sonny tells Jason he has plans to kill Johnny in the works and asks Jason to kill Anthony before he can retaliate. Claire goes to Johnny and offers a deal to help bust Sonny. Sonny confides in Luke his plan to kill Johnny.

Carly admits to Jax that she shares some of the blame for what happened to Michael, along with him. She says she knows he will always keep their family safe.

Olivia calls Kristina and Johnny out on their charade relationship, and Olivia alleges that Johnny l ...more

oves his vendetta more than he loves her. Johnny continues to think Olivia is only trying to protect Sonny.

On the verge of being released into Dante's custody, Jason demands a gun to protect himself from Franco. Dante -- and later Claire -- refuse the request, for fear it will enable him to run. Dante emphasizes that Jason's role is merely to lure Franco, not apprehend or kill him. Later, Sonny asks Jason to promise to return to prison and not doom Dante, and more importantly Michael, to prison themselves.

Sonny persists in planning to murder Johnny. Luke reminds Sonny that he lost his first wife, Lily, in a car bomb meant for him planted by Lily's father. Does Sonny not see the connection? Luke tells Sonny that payback will only come to hurt his family. Sonny doesn't want to hear it, so Luke at least makes him promise to keep innocent people -- like Ethan -- safe.

Patrick and Steve continue to bicker/compete at the hospital, and Lisa is eating it up. Patrick and Lisa get drunk at Jake's, and he follows Lisa up to her apartment and they share a hungry, passionate kiss.

Max and Milo prep the car bomb to explode Friday evening to kill Johnny. Meanwhile, as an alibi and ...more

to protect his children, Sonny asks Alexis to arrange a family dinner with Kristina and Michael for Friday night.

Luke entices Ethan with a trip Monte Carlo, but Ethan refuses so he can join a Friday evening meeting with Johnny. Luke asks Lucky to help get Ethan away from Johnny before the car bomb goes off. Maya invites herself over to Johnny's penthouse. She starts to break up with him -- she can't date a mob boss! -- only to reveal it's a ruse so she could get Ethan to admit to faking having Johnny's life.

Concerned he may be sent back to prison if Jason runs, Michael and Dante talk through their recent experience with the law. After some good advice from Olivia, Lulu returns to reconcile with Dante, and the couple has make-up sex.

Patrick pulls back from a kiss with Lisa, and she kicks him out of her apartment. At the hospital, Steve and Epiphany break bad news to Liz that Shirley's cancer has spread to her brain.

Maxie confides in Lucky that she is frightened Franco is back and laments having slept with him in the first place.

Franco returns to Port Charles, first appearing to Diane at the docks as an eccentric beggar. Later, ...more

he comes looking for Jason at Harbor View Towers dressed as a homeless man.

Jason is released into Dante's custody and Claire orchestrates a press conference to draw Franco out. Both Sam and Spinelli have competing plans to welcome Jason home.

Luke comes up with an errand for Ethan to perform Friday night. Ethan agrees, unaware his father is saving his life. Hoping to make Tracy miss him, Luke packs his bag for a trip. The Spencer children give their dad a loving send-off only to find out from a livid Tracy that he has stolen $10M from her.

Steve lifts Patrick's suspension so he can perform Shirley's surgery. Maxie meets up with Matt and finds she is reluctant to give him up.