General Hospital Recaps: The week of December 2, 1996 on GH

Stefan and Bobbie married at Wyndemere. Luke, Laura, and Lucky worked at cracking the hidden meanings of Timoria. Questions surfaced about Laura's mother's death.

Monday, December 2, 1996

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Miranda is furious when she catchesBrenda in her room reading a stack ofold letters from Jax to her. She tells Brenda all she has left are those lettersand now she can't bear to even look at them. She asks her if she feels betternow that she's read them. Brenda mocks the letters telling Miranda they remindher of those a 16 year old boyfriend wrote her. Miranda suggests that Brendais threatened by her and lets her know not to come to her for advice about howto hold onto Jax. Brenda diminishes Miranda's remarks and laughs at the prospectthat Jax will run back to Miranda. She suggests that Miranda pack her bags andhead back to the hospital to recoop from making such a fool out of herself inPort Charles. Miranda asks Brenda if she thinks she is scheming to get Jax back. She tells her that if she and Jax were really solid and happy, then shewouldn't be there. Brenda challenges Miranda to stick around and to be readyfor a fight, as she reminds Miranda that she doesn't sleep with Jax's letters,she sleeps with him. Miranda questions how Brenda can belittle what she doesn't understand. Brenda lets her know that because of her she doesn't evenknow if she is married to her husband. She goes on to insult her telling hershe must have been pretty insecure about her relationship with Jax since she hadto stay in hiding until her face healed and she was pretty again. Mac enters theroom, unaware of what has been going on and Brenda leaves in a hurry. Mirandatells Mac she needs to be alone.

Bobbie is shocked at Stefan's proposal and tells him he knows very little aboutthe woman to which he has proposed. Stefan disagrees and promptly recites herpast doings including: prostitution, adoption of her only child, her previous failed marriages and several of her past friendships. Bobbie is surprized at howmuch Stefan knows, but is relieved. She tells him there are two types of women outthere; those who are princesses like Laura, and those who are not, like her. Stefantells her that when they made love, she allowed him to escape back to himself andthat he doesn't want to let her go, but will not allow her to be simply his mistresssince it would reflect badly in the eyes of Nikolas as well as set a bad examplefor Lucas. Bobbie asks him point blank, why she would want to be anyone's wifeagain after three failed marriages? Stefan explains his philosophy on love, lifeand marriage and lets her know that he takes the committment very seriously and bases it on children, property, and security. He tells her there would be an accountof $5-$6 million in her name as a wedding gift which he would contribute to everymonth for her to spend on herself and Lucas as she sees fit. He lets her know thatin marrying her, she would become a very influential woman and if she chose after6 months not to remain married to him, that her security as well as Lucas' wouldnot be an issue. He lets her know however, that once she became his wife, he woulddo everything it possibly took to hold onto her and keep her happy. He tells herhe will be steady, a source of comfort, and encouragement. He expects in return,loyalty, honestly and affection. Bobbie confronts Stefan with her concerns.She wonders whether he is simply tired of raising Nikolas alone and merely lookingfor a mother to raise him. He tells her that Nikolas already has a mother and thatthat is not an issue. Bobbie tells him that Luke thinks he is in Port Charles to seek family revenge against him. She asks Stefan how she knows that Luke isn'tright and that marrying her isn't simply a tactic to fan the flame between theCassadine's and the Spencer's. Stefan admitts that Luke is indeed his enemy butlets Bobbie know that marrying her is a very serious step for him and not onestemming from some sick sort of revenge against Luke. Bobbie tells Stefan that if she chooses to marry him, Luke will still accept her and that her answer willnot hinder on Luke's feeling about the whole thing. When Nikolas returns home froma meeting with Katherine at Luke's club, Bobbie leaves, telling Stefan she needstime to think about her answer. Stefan tells him that he has asked Bobbie to marry him. Nikolas is concerned, and the next morning asks hisuncle of his motives since he doesn't want to see Bobbie hurt or used. Stefan assures him that his proposal does not stem from revenge and gives Nikolas his wordthat he will not hurt her.

Meanwhile, Luke and Lucky discuss Stefan and why he pulled Lucky out of the mudand saved his life. Luke connects the game, Timoria, to what happened and letsLucky know that Stefan was leading and he was simply following the clues. Luke tellsLucky that they can find out more if they get to the final level of Timoria. Thetwo try to log on but there is no response. They then set up a macro which allowsthe computer to automatically try logging on every 10 minutes. It takes until morningbut the two are finally successful and awake to the sound of Timoria welcoming them back. Bobbie shows up at the Spencer's and tells Luke she has something todiscuss with him.

Back at Luke's club, Mike comes across a letter from Robin. He passes it to Sonnywho seems to know what it is. The next day, Mike walks downstairs to Luke's cluband finds Sonny at a table drinking after being there all night. He had opened theletter. As Sonny leaves, Mike reads the letter and realizes it is the oneyear anniversary of Stone's death. Sonny walks to the docks where he finds Brenda.She is walking around thinking about Jax's words to Miranda in the letters sheread. He tells her that whatever it is, she can talk to him about it, especiallytoday. She says nothing, as Jax peers on.

Tuesday, December 3, 1996

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Katherine defends Brenda's actions to Miranda, but Miranda feels she has takenaway the last thing that is truly hers by reading her letters from Jax. Katherineencourages Miranda to talk about her days with Jax, especially their wedding day.Miranda shares with Mac and Katherine, her fondest memories of their special day.She thanks the two for listening and insists that they run upstairs and spend somequality time together. Mac and Katherine retreat to the bedroom and Mac thanksher for helping Miranda. Katherine puts herself in Miranda's shoes and tells Macthat she must find comfort in the knowledge that she was once loved so deeply.

On the docks, Brenda accuses Sonny of blowing a big hole in the middle of herlife. She goes on to tell him that she read some letters that Jax had sent to Miranda years ago. Overhearing their conversation, Jax interrupts hoping that heheard Brenda wrong. Jax tells Sonny to get lost. Sonny yells at Brenda for notknowing what day this is (the one year anniversary of Stone's death), and stormsoff. Jax asks Brenda if Miranda knows that she read the letters and whether sheread them simply to hurt him. Brenda defends her actions saying she did so because he couldn't even tell her whether he was still in love with her. Jax goeson to accuse Brenda of invading Miranda's privacy and robbing her of her memories.Brenda is furious and complains that Jax is more concerned with Miranda's feelingsthan her own. She tells him she needs to know if she is the only one he lovesand whether or not he wants Miranda back. Jax tells her he is in love with onlyher and that she can trust him. Brenda tells Jax she feels that she simply isn'tenough for him and is merely a substitute for Miranda. Jax assures her that sheis not second best and everything he has always wanted. He tells her he is tryingto do what is right for everyone, including Miranda, but he won't hurt her in orderto keep her. Brenda asks Jax to take her home and the two retreat.

Bobbie visits Luke at home where the two collide over Stefan. Luke accuses himof leading Lucky to the bog where he almost died and tells her that she needs tobe very afraid of him. Bobbie stands by her man, telling Luke that Stefan hasn'tdone anything to him or his family and that everything that's happened he hasbrought on himself. She tells Luke that she is a big girl and one with goodjudgment. Luke points out that she has little common sense especially when itcomes to men. Bobbie storms out, obviously insulted. As she is leaving, Luke getsa call from the WSB informing him that Helena has disappeared and has left Greece.

Back at Luke's club, Jasonenters looking for Sonny. Mike tells him it is the one year anniversary of Stone's death. Jason asks Mike what Stone was really like.Mike tells Jason that Stone was someone who could tell Sonny something for his owngood, someone Sonny respected, someone who Robin loved very deeply and gave herselfto completely, and that he lived with an unbelieveable courage. Sonny enters theclub. Jason tells Sonny that Robin sent him to be with him today because she wanted to be alone today. Sonny tells Jason that it is difficult for him to miss Stonesince he didn't know him. Sonny goes on to describe Stone's fight with AIDS and hislast few days with him. He tells Jason that he made things right for Robin when no one else could and that he does what Stone used to do by watching his backall the time...in this way, he tells Jason, Stone is somehow your friend too.Sonny decides they should all drink a toast to Stone, when Stone's sister Ginaenters. Jason and Gina talk at the bar for a bit, and he learns of her moneydifficulties in meeting rent and tuition. Jason pulls Sonny aside and lets himknow of the situation and Sonny offers Gina a hostess position at the club to help her out. She is thrilled and accepts. Sonny relfect on Stone and has a flashback of Stone telling him that he and Brenda will get back together somedaysomehow.

Bobbie goes to Stefan's after deciding it's time to have what she wants for a change and that she's the one who knows what's best for her. At Stefan's, shetells him her only last concern is whether or not he will be a good stepfatherto Lucas. He assures her that he will always care for him. She then acceptshis proposal, telling him she couldn't find a reason to refuse and that sheappreciates the fact that he likes her simply for who she is. She tells him thathe is a man who knows what he wants and usually gets it, which must mean that hewants her. They agree to marry and the two kiss while Stefan promises her thetime of her life.

Back at home in bed, Brenda takes painkillers while calling Jax to bed. Suddenly she realizes what day it is and how selfish she has been. She immediatelypicks up the phone to call Robin but only hear Jax on the other end speaking toMiranda requesting a meeting with her tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 4, 1996

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Ned calls a Quartermaine family meeting at the mansion. Monica announces hergood news; she has checked out cancer free. Reginald enters with the morningpaper to put a damper on things when the family sees the headline of thesexual harrassment charges pressed against Monica by Pierce. Ned calls Justusoutside and asks him to verify some shady info on Jax. Justus expresses hisdislike of the whole thing. Ned tells him it needs to be done for the good ofELQ and that they must do everything in their power to oust Jax and Sonny fromELQ as soon as possible.

Lucy pops in on Brenda and Jax and tells Brenda she needs her back on the Jaxcosmetics tour as soon as possible. Brenda lets her know this is by no means agood time for her. Lucy expresses her disapproval and reminds Brenda of the tour's importance in relation to holiday sales. Jax echos Brenda's dislikeof the idea by telling Lucy of the complexity of the whole situation with Miranda.Lucy questions Brenda privately on the legality of her marriage to Jax. Brenda tellsLucy she is very sorry but she will have to let her know about going on the tour.After Lucy leaves, Jax tells Brenda he heard her pick up the phone last night whenhe was talking with Miranda and that he intended to tell her of his call. Shetells him she intended to tell him that she had picked up the phone. He tells herhe hates all the pain the whole Miranda thing is causing her but that he can'tlet Miranda be hurt anymore by anyone.

At Luke's club, Sonny makes several phone calls to "associates" concerningthe increasing drug problem on the streets of Port Charles. Mike offers Sonnysome information he acquired which he accepts and then not so politely tells Miketo butt out. Luke and Lucky, also at the club, continue to piece together cluesconcerning Timoria and its connection to Stefan with Mike and Sonny's help.Luke wonders if all these clues are simply a wild goose chase and being used toget the Spencer's off track while Stefan tries to sneak Helena into Port Charles.Luke leaves the club to check out his suspicions.

Bobbie takes Lucas to Wyndemere. Stefan and Nikolas welcome them and Nikolas takesLucas on a tour of his future home. Stefan questions Bobbie as to how long she willmake him wait to make her his wife. Bobbie expresses concern over Lucas needingtime to digest what is going on...Stefan insists that she and Lucas will lack fornothing. Stefan suspects that Bobbie wants a spectacular wedding with all thetrimmings; gown, flowers, candles...he opens a chest and shows her a mirage ofgorgeous wedding gowns to choose from and asks her to marry him tonight atWyndemere. Bobbie loves the dresses and picks out one as her favorite. She tellsStefan she is dazzled and amazed and that she only wants to be the wife he deservesand good for Nikolas...she agrees to marry him tonight. After she and Lucas returnfrom a trip back home to pack some things, Stefan presents her with an ivory lacewedding present for later. He also places a spectacular round diamond on her finger as he asks her whether or not she is sure about the wedding. She assureshim she is and rushes upstairs to be fitted for her gown.

Brenda pays Ned a visit at the Quartermaines and tells him she's not in denialanymore but rather scared of the guilt that Jax has over Miranda. She tells himshe read letters Jax had sent to Miranda years ago and that she learned thingsshe never wanted to know. Ned tries to tell Brenda to focus on the here and nowrather than the past. She tells Ned how much she truly loves Jax but that shefeels they are moving farther apart.

Lucy waits for Kevin at the hospital. Kevin shows up late and misses an importantmeeting with Tom who was to evaluate his condition. He promptly tells Lucy thathe is resigning from the hospital and leaving GH with dignity. Lucy questions himas to what his plans are. He tells her he will paint, read and maybe do someconsulting work. He then runs into Alexis who is at the hospital for a meeting withAlan and Monica. She asks him if he would be willing to work for her on theMonica/Pierce sexual harrassment case as a consultant. He agrees to take the job.Alexis receives a phone call from Stefan inviting her to a wedding tonight atWyndemere..she accepts.

Ned probes an Eddie Maine, starstruck nurse at GH for information regarding medical records of someone other than himself. He later meets up with Sonny atLuke's and asks him about Austrailia..more specifically a place called Cooper'sRidge.

Luke arrives at the Cassadine's and begins making his way up the stairs whenhe is hit over the head by a stranger and knocked unconscious.

Thursday, December 5, 1996

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Robin shows up at Sonny's to surprise him. He is glad to see her. Shetells him she knows what he did to Brenda and Jax. Sonny wonders if she ismad at him. Robin tells him she's not angry and that she understands what it'slike to have to lose someone to allow room for someone else, but that he shouldnot continue to hurt Brenda. Jason comes in to find Robin and is pleasantlysurprised. Robin tells Sonny and Jason the bad news; she is not coming homefor Christmas because she is touring with a group for HIV positive individuals to warn others of the dangers of AIDS. Sonny leaves Jason and Robin alone.Noticing that Jason seems distant, Robin tells him that yesterday was the oneyear anniversary of Stone's death and that she sent him away because she wantedto spend the day thinking about Stone, which was impossible with him there.Jason tells her when he left, he went to Luke's where Mike told him what hewanted to know about Stone. Robin tells Jason that when Stone died she told herself that she would never love again, at least not the way that she loved him,and that she would live her life as sort of a tribute to him. She continues andtells Jason that she woke up yesterday and found herself loving him so deeply andthat regardless of the fact that Stone will always be a part of her, she is inlove with him now. Jason tells her all that will ever matter si that she loveshim and he loves her back. The two kiss. Sonny returns with a small x-mas treefor Robin to take on the road with her during the holiday. Jason tells her thathe also has a gift for her that he picked up in Albany. She opens the box to find a beautiful strand of pearls which Jason puts around her neck. The three hugand celebrate their own Christmas 3 weeks early.

Carly shows Tony the apartment she has picked out for the two to live and asksif they can move in tonight. Tony agrees and asks Carly to go to GH with him first.Carly is reluctant to show her face there and feels that it may be too soon. Tonyconvinces her that the sooner everyone gets used to them being together, the better.When they arrive at GH the two receive less than a Welcome Wagon greeting from Ms.Amy who is very hostile and free with her insulting remarks. Tony asks her for a change of address form for the two of them. Audrey offers her regretts to Tonyconcerning his recent divorce. He tells her he and Carly are moving in togetherand intend to be very happy. Later, Carly overhears Amy and Audrey criticizing her and Tony and stating how much they hope that eventually he and Bobbie can workthings out. This is too much for her to take so she takes off for home without Tony.When Tony returns home, he finds Carly waiting with candle light and wine. Carlytells him she doesn't feel she has the nursing instinct and no longer wants anythingto do with GH. When he asks her what she intends to do for work she tells himshe wants to stay at home and make him happy. Tony revels in his happiness and thetwo dance.

When Luke awakens from his blow to the head outside of Wyndemere, he finds Alexisquestioning his reasons for trespassing. He tells her he is searching for Helena andwonders if she is visiting Stefan. Alexis reveals to Luke that she is Stefan's cousin and that if he is looking for Helena, she is on her sick bed in Greece.Luke pushes her further and she tells him what it was like to grow up as a femaleCassadine under Helena's rule. She goes on to speak of Helena's belief that afemale only gained power when a man allowed her to, and how Stefan broke this wayof thinking for her. She speaks of her gratefulness to him for giving her herindependence and the opportunity to become who she is today. She cuts her chatshort when the judge who is to marry Stefan and Bobbie shows up and provides Lukewith an escort off the island. Luke returns home to Laura and tells her where hewas. He tries to continue his work on cracking the code of Timoria.

Bobbie tells Stefan the dress is nearly perfect and only needs a few alterations.He worries that he is rushing her but she assures him that she is having no secondthoughts. After Bobbie retreats upstairs, Alexis comes in and tells Stefan sheran into Luke outside but managed to get rid of him. Along with Nikolas and Lucas,Alexis and Stefan take their places for the ceremony. When Bobbie enters, Stefangives her "something old" in the form of a sapphire and diamond necklace that hasbeen a part of the Cassadine family for years. Nikolas offers his handkerchief as"something borrowed" and the wedding begins. The two are married and later retreatto the bedroom. Bobbie tells Stefan that her day was like a wonderful dream. He tells her this is no dream and that she really is his wife now and he intends to makeher very happy. She tells him she is and notices a necklace with a charm hanging fromit around his neck and asks its significance. He tells her it is the family crestand places it around her neck, deeming her a Cassadine now.

Finally, Luke and Laura catch onto a possible clue while at the computer. Luketells her the point of the game is to rescue the lady mangard. Laura suggests thestrangeness of the word "mangard" and thinks it may be a code for something else.After fooling around with the letters, the two realize the spelling of the word"grandma" with the word. The two are convinced it must have something to do withHelena but are curious as to why saving her is so important. We then see a womanin a chair grasping onto the same Cassadine crest we saw Stefan give to Bobbie,only this woman is not Helena...could it be Laura's thought to be dead mother,Leslie Webber?

Friday, December 6, 1996

Miranda pays Sonny a visit at Luke's for information on Brenda. Sonnyasks her about the letters Jacks had sent to her...when asked how he knewof them he tells her that he ran into Brenda who told him. Miranda isangry and the Brenda insults fly. Sonny tells her that she just doesn'tknow her and neither does Jacks for that matter. He goes on to ask her howlong she plans on staying in Port Charles. Miranda lets him know that she'll be around until she knows Jacks won't get hurt. Sonny gets to the point andasks her exactly what it is she wants to know about Brenda. Miranda asks whether she's good for Jacks. Sonny tells her that's not his call to make,but that Brenda is a manipulative little brat, but one who knows what shewants and has the passion and fire to get it. What Sonny wants to know isif Jacks is good for Brenda. He tells Miranda that he's not the fairytaleBrenda thinks she married. Miranda tells Sonny that unfortunate for him,but Jacks is not the rat he makes him out to be. Miranda leaves for a dinnerdate with Jacks.

Brenda comes home to find Jacks on the phone making dinner reservations forthis evening. She tells him that Lucy took the news of her not making theJacks Cosmetics tour relatively well. She suggests the two shower together andget ready for dinner. When she asks where they'll be dining, Jacks breaks thenews to her that he is dining with Miranda this evening. Brenda asks why dinneris necessary and why he has to even see her at all. Jacks tells her that hedoesn't want to put it off any longer and that she just doesn't know Miranda likehe does. He tells Brenda that the letters she read represent the woman thatMiranda used to be...the one she can never be again. Brenda tells Jacks that hehas to stop feeling guilty and responsible for what happened to Miranda.She tells him she can't help but feel threatened by this whole thing. Jacksreminds her of the guilt she felt over Lily's death and how many times sheneeded to she Sonny...and how many times he let her do just that without anysort of a hard time.

Mac arrives home to find Robin on his couch. She tells him that she camehome to let him, Jason and Sonny know that she will be spending Christmas on the road with a HIV positive tour group. Mac is disappointed but tells herthat he is very proud of her. Just when they get comfortable, Jason shows upwith a car service from Sonny to take Robin to the airport. Mac tells her tobe careful and wishes her Merry Christmas with a kiss. At the airport, Jasonand Robin reiterate their everlasting love for each other before she must board the plane.

Bobbie and Stefan return to Wyndemere after a stroll. He surprizes her with tons of new clothes for the honeymoon he has planned to the Greek Isles.Bobbie is very excited and surprized. She realizes she has to tell Tony andLuke about her marriage before she leaves. Stefan offers to come with her,but she refuses, saying she will make Luke and all the others she how wrongthey are about him. As Bobbie goes upstairs to try on some of her new outfits,Stefan takes out the Timoria level V disk. Bobbie comes downstairs modelingone of her new treasures when Stefan receives an ominous phone call. Hedoesn't say much, but when he gets off the phone, he makes an urgent call toLaura begging her to meet with him immediately. When she agrees, Stefan tellsBobbie he must go out on business but cannot tell her why. She is slightlyhurt but understands. He tells her he will return in a few hours and vows tomake it up to her.

Meanwhile, Luke, Laura and Lucky are working feverishly on cracking the meaning of Timoria. Lucky tells them that the game begins in a cemetary atthe sight of a grave. When he show Laura a picture of this grave sight shecomments on how much the headstone looks like that of her mother's. She begins to think..what if? Luke promises Laura that if indeed Leslie is stillalive, he will stop at nothing to locate her, but to please not get tooexcited about that prospect. Luke is working to connect letters and dots ona map of New York, when Tom comes for a visit. Luke and Tom retreat outsidefor a walk and talk about the Cassadines and Tom points out that Stefan must betaunting him by using the word Timoria again and again. While the two are outside,Laura receives the call from Stefan requesting that she meet him and telling herit has to do with Timoria and that it's a matter of life and death. Lucky runsoutside and tells Luke and Tom that he has placed together another anogram onthe map...the three rocks stand for Rochester, NY. When the three go inside theyfind Laura already gone.

Carly and Tony arrive back at their new apartment after spending the dayshopping for furniture and other domestics. Tony questions Carly as to whatreally happened yesterday at GH that is prohibiting her from wanting to workthere again. She tells him she overheard Amy and Audrey gossiping over theirrelationship and Audrey wishing that someday he and Bobbie would get back together. She tells him that she can't work with people watching over hershoulder waiting and hoping for their relationship to fail. Tony convincesher that they are certainly not the first piece of gossip to hit GH and thatthey won't be the last...he assures her that people can't hurt them. She agrees with him and says she will work at GH.

Jacks is ready to leave for his dinner with Miranda but on his way out runsinto Justus at his door. He tells him that Brenda called him to discuss someissues. Brenda tells Jacks that she asked him to stop by to go over thelegality of their marriage in detail. Jacks decides he can wait to leave afterhearing what Justus has to say. Justus asks if Jacks saw a death certificate when Miranda was pronounced dead? Jacks said there may have well been but thathe's really not sure. Justus tells him that if he can find this death certificate, even though it was phony, and if he can prove that he married Brenda in good faith assuming his wife was dead, it could make a huge differencefor him and Brenda. When Justus leaves, Brenda asks Jacks whether or not hethinks he can get his hands on the certificate. He tells her he's just notsure since his father handled all of that. He leaves to meet Miranda.

While on the phone searching for her furniture delivery, there is a knock atthe door of her apartment. Carly answers it only to find Bobbie on the otherside. She tells her that Tony isn't there, but Bobbie invites herself in to wait. After a sarcastic comment or two, Carly tells Bobbie that she must hateher. Bobbie tells her she really hasn't had all that much time to think abouther lately and that she's none of her business unless it affects her son, Lucas.Tony comes busting through the door with a new bed for him and Carly.

Jacks meets Miranda at The Grill for dinner.

Brenda goes to see Sonny looking for information on Miranda and the trail hefollowed to get to her. When he asks why, she tells him she needs to find thedeath certificate if one even existed.

Laura meets with Stefan secretly and tells her he will fill her in on everything she wants to know. He asks her if she has any idea of who thewoman sitting alone in the old house really is in Timoria? She tells him shesuspects it is her mother. Stefan tells her that that's exactly what Helenawants her to believe and that she never felt she paid enough for her sins andso feels that she can use her mother against her if she was believed still alive.Laura is frantic and begs Stefan to tell her if she really is still alive.