General Hospital recap for August 21 features Sonny going to Pentonville to see Sidwell. Meanwhile, Ava and Drew continue to lay out their plot, Laura makes a request, and Jordan is not ready to let Curtis go. On top of that, Danny and Charlotte plot, Lulu gives up on love, and much more.
Here’s what happened on today’s GH.
Key Takeaways
- Laura calls someone vindictive.
- Sonny pays a surprise visit.
- Drew wants Ava’s help to take Sonny down.
- Curtis and Jordan get romantic.
Portia Dodges Curtis While Jordan and Curtis Say Goodbye
On today’s episode of General Hospital, Trina helps her mom with the baby. Portia considers herself lucky to have her daughter around. She asks Trina to watch Des for a few more hours so she can meet someone for breakfast.
Trina wonders if her mom is dodging Curtis, who plans to stop by before heading off to Pentonville. Portia admits that’s exactly why she made other plans. She simply doesn’t want to make an already difficult day any harder on him.
Meanwhile, Curtis and Jordan share a romantic moment. Afterward, Curtis mentions Alexis’s advice to take things one day at a time. Jordan promises she’ll be right there to pick him up the second he gets released. “I’m counting on it,” Curtis says. When she asks about his timeline, he suggests she head to her meeting with Michael at Aurora. That way, he can spend his final free moments with his kids.
Later on, Curtis follows Jordan to Aurora right before visiting his family. Michael assures him that Jordan is in good hands. Jordan walks Curtis out, but she breaks down in tears. “I don’t know how to say goodbye,” she admits.
They exchange “I love yous” before he walks away. Afterwards, Jordan apologizes to Michael for such an unprofessional start to her time at the company. Michael completely understands. He reassures her that he wouldn’t have hired her if he wasn’t sure she was right for the job.
Curtis stops by to see his kids. He tells Trina he just wants his sentence to start so it can end sooner. He takes comfort in knowing Portia will raise their son well while he’s gone. After holding Des, Curtis gently stops Trina from walking him out, thinking it’s better to leave quietly. He hands the baby over and heads out, though Trina makes sure to remind him how much they love him.
Laura Warns Rocco as Lulu Reflects on Her Past Love Life
Over at Laura’s, she gives Rocco a key and lays out his chores, promising to leave a list on the fridge. Rocco insists she doesn’t need to pay him, but Laura wants to.
He admits the extra cash will come in handy if Drew tries to block his lifeguard job. Rocco reveals he and Scout are still meeting up in secret, which prompts Laura to offer a warning. She tells him not to defy Drew if he’s against them seeing each other, calling him a vindictive man.
Later, Lulu visits her mom to discuss her upcoming trip to see Kevin. Laura misses him terribly. She notes that her relationship with Kevin feels special compared to her past marriages, and she hopes her daughter finds that same kind of love. Lulu admits she thought she had it briefly with Nathan, but wonders if Dante was actually her person. Laura asks if she still has feelings for him, but Lulu insists what they had is officially over.
Teen Drama at the Boathouse and a Scheme to Frame Drew
Danny meets Scout at the boathouse, wondering why she called him there. Scout explains she just wanted to spend time with her brother, but Danny hesitates. “Maybe this isn’t such a good idea,” he tells her. He brings up her dad’s recent behavior, pointing out how Drew treats her like a prisoner. Furious, Scout tells him not to talk about her father that way and storms out.
Danny tracks her down outside to apologize, promising to stop making her feel stuck. As Scout takes a swim, he stays behind to keep an eye on her.
Charlotte arrives, and Danny opens up about the tension between his sister and her dad. Charlotte thinks it’s the perfect time to scheme and force Drew’s hand. Reminiscing about Drew’s past trouble, Danny notes the man can’t keep it in his pants.
This leads Charlotte to suggest framing him for something similar. “Why are you guys trying to frame Drew?” Rocco asks as he walks up and overhears them. Danny and Charlotte explain themselves. Rocco understands their frustration, but he suggests it’s safer to play nice. Danny refuses, but Rocco urges him to be patient.
Surprisingly, Charlotte agrees with her brother. She points out that going through with the plan will only make Drew angry and upset Scout. After Scout returns from her swim and goes inside with Rocco, Danny asks Charlotte why she suddenly flipped. She admits she only agreed with Rocco to throw him off the scent.
Drew’s Peace Offerings, Sonny’s Prison Visit, and Jordan’s Hidden Agenda
Elsewhere, Drew runs into Ava. He tries to chat, but she warns him it’s a bad time since she’s meeting one of his sworn enemies: Portia. Drew offers to stick around and make peace, but Ava makes it clear that while she’s willing to team up with him against Sonny, she puts Portia first.
Drew insists he wants to clear the air. “Well, look at you, new and improved,” Ava quips. Drew reminds her he’s not playing nice with everyone, as his main target is still Sonny. He suggests they team up to take him down. “Cheers to that,” Ava replies.
When Portia arrives, she’s visibly annoyed to see Drew. Ava begs her to hear him out. Drew apologizes, claiming his months in a wheelchair gave him time to reevaluate his actions. Portia doubts his sincerity. Still, with everything going on in her life, she suggests they simply stay out of each other’s way, which Drew accepts.
After Drew leaves, Portia asks Ava what’s really going on between them. Ava explains their mutual goal of bringing down Sonny. Portia warns her to be careful since Drew can’t be trusted. She relates to how hard things get when parents clash, mentioning Curtis and asking Ava for a favor.
Meanwhile, Sonny visits Sidwell in prison to discuss their ongoing conflict. Sidwell notes things would have ended differently if ADA Turner hadn’t stopped Sonny from shooting him.
Sonny admits it was tempting, but doesn’t think taking his chances in court would have worked out. Sidwell worries about his safety behind bars, but Sonny tells him he can sleep easy—he’s just here to reclaim his piers. Sonny adds that he’s adjusting his business operations to fully comply with the law, which makes Sidwell laugh. “Good for you,” he says.
Back at Aurora, Drew interrupts Michael and Jordan’s meeting to congratulate her on the CEO position and offer his help. Michael outright refuses. He makes it clear he doesn’t trust Drew and won’t give him a say in the company, even if Drew claims he wants to make amends for their past.
Jordan steps in, encouraging Michael to keep an open mind. Trusting her judgment, Michael agrees to whatever she decides. Once Drew leaves, Michael asks if she honestly believes they can trust him. “Absolutely not,” she says. “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” Michael smiles, confident he hired the right person.
Finally, Curtis arrives at Pentonville to check himself in, right as Trina sings to Des back home.
NEXT on General Hospital
- Willow clashes with Tracy.
- Valentin makes a pitch to Jason.
- Joss has news for Hudson.
So, do you think Jordan made the right decision partnering with Drew? And do you think Danny and Charlotte’s plan is going to work? Sound off in the comments section below!
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