‘General Hospital’ Recap Wednesday, July 8: Peter Terrorizes Anna, Carly Defies Sonny & Lucas’ Bombshell

General Hospital recaps for Wednesday, July 8 reveal Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) got a homecoming party.

Plus, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) confronted Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) and Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) and Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) woke up from a hangover!

Key Takeaways

• Sonny confronts Carly and Valentin, warning their romance could put her in grave danger.
• Anna returns home but is haunted by another disturbing vision of Peter August.
• Martin Grey comes back to Port Charles and immediately steps into Curtis’ legal fight.
• Lucas wakes up from a hangover and confides in Elizabeth about Britt and the stolen serum mystery.
• Curtis rejects a plea deal as Isaiah moves forward with a civil lawsuit, while Justine offers Molly the high-profile Sidwell case.

Anna Had A Homecoming Party

Felicia Scorpio (Kristina Wagner) returned Anna to her condo, where she received a warm welcome from Mac Scorpio (John J. York), Emma Scorpio-Drake (Braedyn Bruener), and Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza).

Anna expressed her gratitude to Gio for looking after Emma during her absence.

She encouraged her granddaughter to enjoy some time at the Metro Court pool once Gio had to head to work.

She then requested Mac and Felicia to leave, wanting some time to herself.

Dante Dropped In, Peter Appeared

Shortly after, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) arrived.

He revealed that both Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) and Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) were dead, prompting Anna to voice her remorse for being deceived by Nathan West’s (Ryan Paevey) impostor twin.

She held Cassius responsible for her time in the institution, claiming he had led her to believe that Faison was still alive.

Once Anna found herself alone, she experienced another vision of Peter August (Wes Ramsey).

“It’s good to be home, isn’t it?” he grinned; “Now you can finally seek your revenge”.

Sonny Confronted Carly And Valentin

Joyfully reunited, Carly and Valentin envisioned a future together without him hiding in her attic when they were interrupted by Sonny.

Sonny cautioned Carly that she was making a grave error by getting involved with Valentin, leading to a heated exchange of insults between the two men regarding their romantic interests.

Sonny attempted to persuade Carly by revealing that Valentin had previously assisted Ava Jerome (Maura West) in altering his bipolar medication, which contributed to his breakdown.

Although disappointed, Carly stood up for Valentin, clarifying that their alliance began when she needed his assistance to retaliate against Jack Brennan (Chris L. McKenna)  for enlisting Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy)  into the WSB.

This was a revelation that surprised Sonny.-she further explained that Valentin ultimately saved Josslyn’s life by surrendering to the WSB.

Sonny Revealed Ross Cullum Was Behind His Attack In LA And Firebombing His Penthouse

Subsequently, Sonny informed them that Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)  was behind the attack on him in Los Angeles and the firebomb incident that nearly claimed Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) life.

He kept  asserting that Carly would never be safe with Valentin’s array of enemies.

Carly remained resolute, prompting Sonny to shake his head and express his hope that things would work out for her before departing.

Later, Valentin inquired if Carly was comfortable with his past with Sonny.

She assured him that he was a different person back then and that nothing could come between them- oblivious to the fact that Anna had returned to Port Charles.

Martin Returned To Port Charles And Caught Up With Laura

Returning to town after his significant victory in Reno, Martin Grey (Michael E. Knight) encountered Laura Collins (Genie Francis) at the Metro Court Gardens.

She revealed that Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) had orchestrated the case to ensure Martin was out of town while he blackmailed her.

Martin speculated whether Kevin Collins (Jon Lindstrom) and Ace Cassadine (Karis and Kieran Barry) would be returning now that Sidwell was on trial for attempted murder.

But Laura clarified that Kevin had already started the summer semester in Dublin-Martin expressed his desire to assist his sister, feeling guilty for not being there during the Sidwell ordeal.

Laura then asked if he could help her friend who was dealing with a challenging legal matter.

Justine Offered Molly A High-Profile Case

Meanwhile, across the restaurant, Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor) presented Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) with the Sidwell case.

She noted that it would be a conflict of interest for her to prosecute the criminal since she had been one of his hostages.

Molly felt conflicted, realizing she would need to cancel her book tour if she accepted the case, and requested 24 hours to make her decision.

She remarked on her surprise that Sonny had hurried to rescue the A.D.A. from a hostage crisis, but in doing so, her uncle had inadvertently created another conflict of interest for Justine.

Turner would be unable to prosecute him later- Justine reassured her that if Sonny ever faced charges, she would pass that case on as well.

Lucas Woke Up From A Hangover

Hungover, Lucas found himself waking up on Elizabeth Baldwin’s (Rebecca Herbst) couch.

He felt  embarrassed to learn that he had interrupted her romantic evening with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) the previous night due to his drunken arrival.

After sharing a kiss with Liz, Ric left.

Lucas confided in Liz about Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) not having Huntington’s, revealing that Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) was killed over vials of harmless saline.

Thankful for Elizabeth’s kindness and support, he assured her that he would return the favor if she ever needed a place to stay.

Curtis And Jordan Discussed A Possible Plea Deal

Following a conversation with his attorney, Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) and Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) deliberated over the lawyer’s suggestion to accept a plea deal that would result in two years of imprisonment.

With the revelation that Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) was the actual driver instead of Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson), Curtis’s provocation defense seemed increasingly weak.

Additionally, considering the extent of Isaiah’s injuries, there was a possibility that Curtis could face an even longer sentence.

Frustrated by the questionable evidence against Willow, Curtis speculated whether Michael, Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), or Sonny might have orchestrated a setup against her.

Jordan and Curtis Decided To Reach Out To Nina And Chase, And Then Martin Arrived

Together, he and Jordan resolved to contact Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) in an effort to demonstrate that Willow was being framed.

This would allow Curtis to build a stronger case against Isaiah.

Jordan questioned whether it was wise to fight the case, given the risk of missing out on the first year of their new baby’s life.

In the end, Curtis opted to reject the plea deal and take his chances in court.

Shortly thereafter, Martin arrived at their condo, having been sent by Laura to provide a second opinion on the situation.

Trina And Kai Ran Into Portia And Isaiah, Then Gio And Emma Showed Up

At the pool with Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup), Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) was preparing a set list for the showcase when her mom and Isaiah arrived.

After some awkward small talk between Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) and Trina, Portia and Isaiah sat down to wait for Ric; Trina expressed to Kai that she appreciated her mom respecting her boundaries.

When Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) and Emma Scorpio-Drake (Braedyn Bruener) showed up, Emma joyfully shared that her grandmother was back home.

Gio wondered why Portia and Isaiah were chatting with Ric, which Trina hadn’t noticed.

She started to worry that Isaiah would escalate the lawsuit, but Kai reassured her to stay out of her mom’s affairs.

Meanwhile, Isaiah explained to Ric his desire to pursue a civil suit against Curtis alongside the upcoming criminal trial, and Ric agreed to represent him in court.

Justine And Sonny Met Up

Later on, Justine and Sonny found themselves together in the apartment situated above Charlie’s.

As they reminisced about their kiss at Ava Jerome’s (Maura West) gallery, Justine admitted that it had been quite a daring move to kiss him with the police in close proximity.

Sonny, with a playful smirk, pointed out that there were no officers nearby at that moment.

They then engaged in another kiss, filled with excitement and a hint of rebellion.

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