11-01-2016 (Tuesday)

Nelle sits a the computer in Carly’s office, sneaks into a purse and reads a note; Michael comes in the door and asks if she’s okay.  She says she was just distracted; she tells him his mom left a little while ago.  He says he wasn’t looking for his mom; he wanted to thank her, both for being there for his dad and for what she said to him on the footbridge – he says it helped him reframe in his mind what was going on.  Nelle asks if that means he is going to be able to forgive his father.  He tells Nelle he is afraid it would hurt his mother if he went to spend time with Sonny, and he still has a hard time, knowing that Morgan would be alive if his dad had done things differently.  He tells her he would appreciate it if she would keep finding reasons to stop by, to check on Avery, and check on his dad and let him know how he is doing.  She says it would be her pleasure; no need for thanks.  He asks if there is anything he can do for her, and she tells him thank you, but no; she says she still has a lot of work to do.  He leaves and she immediately gets back into the purse; she reads the note… all it shows us is “you owe me.”  It is signed, “Your Father.”  

Robin shows up to visit her mother; she tells her that as much as they like Portland, it still feels like Port Charles is home.  Maybe she is considering moving back.  The doorbell rings; it’s Griffin.  He says they need Anna’s help.  Robin is surprised to learn that Griffin has a daughter; Griffin tells her he was surprised too.  Griffin tells Anna that Dante just called him to tell him that Valentin is there; he is concerned because Claudette told him that Valentin was dangerous.  He fills Robin in on what Claudette had told him; Anna and Griffin agree that there is a connection between this sudden appearance in town and Claudette leaving Charlotte with Griffin.  He explains to Robin that he used to think Claudette was lying, but he and Anna agree now that she really thought she was doing the best thing by leaving her daughter there with Griffin.  They wonder if she got off of her plane before it’s scheduled landing to fool Valentin; Griffin asks what if Valentin already has Claudette.  Anna assures Griffin that she will do everything she can to find out what has happened to Claudette; Charlotte falls asleep.  Griffin lays her on the couch and tells her, even though he didn’t even know her until a few weeks ago, he wants nothing more now than to protect her; he prays for wisdom and the ability to be a good father.  Ana fills Robin in on what she knows about Valentin; she says she knows what she has to do; she makes a call to Robert, telling him this is the case she wants to work on.  

Valentin shows up at Nina’s office; she looks surprised to see him.  He reminds her that he told her she would see him again.  He promises that he is there legitimately; she says she doesn’t understand… she turned him in for kidnapping Nikolas.  He says he forgives her; she is too beautiful to stay mad at.  Nina is appalled that he would say he forgives HER.  She says he is the one who needs forgiveness; she accuses him of being crazy, says she isn’t buying his lies anymore.  He tells her he only came back because he wanted to see her; she actually looks a little frightened.  She tells him she is not into this, and not into him anymore and doesn’t want to see him there again; he tells her she’s a terrible liar.  She tells him that she is disgusted by him, she doesn’t want to be with him, that their night together with just a hook up and meant nothing to her; she tells him no one in this town wants him there and he should just go back where he came from.  She tells him to leave, saying he bores her.  He leaves, telling her to look at a specific page in a baby book he saw on her desk; she looks, it is the description of his name, associating Valentine’s Day with love.  Despite her denial of interest in him, she looks somewhat enchanted.  

Ava is worried for her safety because she was a witness to Valentin shoving Nikolas out the window; at the bar, she tells Julian that she is the next logical person on his list.  Julian tells her he will do his best to protect her; she says thanks, but still looks concerned.  He asks what she’s thinking… she says, just about something in the past.  She talks about what she did, what he has done, about Sonny’s need for vengeance and her concern that he will still get it; Julian assures Ava that Sonny won’t be a problem any more.  He swears to her that Sonny is not going to make a move on him; she says alright.  Ava then talks about Valentin and happens to mention that Alexis was at the mansion when he showed up; Julian is concerned.  

Alexis and Sam go home; Jason shows up and they tell him that Valentin Cassidine is in town.  Sam tells Jason that Valentin checked into a hotel to give them a ‘grace period’ to adjust to his presence; Alexis says her long-lost half-brother is very confident that Port Charles will be his next permanent address.  Jason talks about taking care of Valentin himself, since the law can’t touch him; Sam buckles over in pain, grabbing her stomach.  They take her to the hospital.  The doctor tells Jason and Alexis that Sam and the baby are fine; it was just a little scare but there is no indication of miscarriage.  Jason goes in to see Sam and tells her he’s sorry; she asks why.  He says he is the cause of her stress; she tells him he isn’t, Valentin is.  The doctor steps back into the room; Alexis goes back home, and keeps looking at her box of wine… she tries to keep busy, reading, but finally gives him and takes out a bottle.  She pours herself a glass and savors it.  Before long, she has finished the bottle; she goes back to the box for a second one.  The doctor tells Sam that she wants to monitor her for the night, just as a precaution; Jason says he will stay.  He tells Sam to just shut her beautiful eyes and go to sleep.  Jason tries to call Alexis to let her know that Sam is and the baby are okay; Alexis is passed out cold on the couch, empty bottles and glass strewn about.