‘General Hospital’ Recap December 22: Jason Saves Britt, Portia Subpoenaed, Cody And Molly Kissed!

General Hospital recaps for Monday, December 22 reveal Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) paid the dine and dash bill, and Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) was subpoenaed.

And outside Cody Bell’s (Josh Kelly) apartment at the Quartermaine stables, he and Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) finally kissed! (Make sure to check out our weekly GH spoilers, here!)

Key Points

• Jason Saves Britt and Brad at the PCPD

• Portia Is Subpoenaed at the Worst Possible Moment

• Alexis Scrambles for a Missing Witness

• Family Tensions Ease—Just a Little—at the Tree-Trimming Party

• Cody and Molly Share Their First Real Kiss

On the Next General Hospital – Gio Helped Trina Set Up Her Christmas Tree, And Emma Dropped In

Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) was helping Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) set up her Christmas tree when Emma Scorpio-Drake (Braedyn Bruner) came by with a gift.

Emma asked why her boyfriend wasn’t with Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) and his family. He admitted he was hesitant to visit Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening), but if Dante went, he would too.

After Gio left, Emma thought about joining him for support, so Trina sent her to Lulu’s with a special item. Alone, Trina finished up and looked at a photo of her, Portia, and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) from last Christmas-upset about her broken family, she laid on the couch.

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Chase Brought Britt And Brad To The PCPD

At the PCPD, Detective Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) brought in Brad Cooper (Parry Shen) and Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) after they dined and dashed at Café Cherie.

He took them to the interrogation room and left them with Britt’s phone to make calls before heading back to the bullpen.

When Britt couldn’t reach Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), she complained that her family didn’t care about her, and Brad panicked about spending the night in jail. Britt sighed, realizing there was one other person she could call.

Danny, Jason, Molly And Kristina Brought A Christmas Tree To Alexis’ House

Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) was on the phone, trying to find someone from the hospital. Then Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn), Jason, Molly, and Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) came in with a Christmas tree. She had been too busy with the trial to decorate.

Danny wished Scout Cain (Cosette Abinante) was with them, and Alexis told him she hoped her work on Willow’s case would let him see his sister again.  

Meanwhile, Kristina asked Molly why Cody wasn’t with them, and Molly said she hadn’t seen him since Thanksgiving night.

Jason Explained To Molly What She Thought She Saw At The Brown Dog

Jason interjected, mentioning that he had been at the Brown Dog when Molly entered that evening, and he noted that Britt was quite inebriated when she kissed Cody.

He further remarked that Molly had not witnessed Cody end the kiss and shared that Cody had spent the remainder of the night fixated on the door. “It seems like he might have been anticipating someone,” Kristina remarked, casting a pointed glance at her sister.

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Shortly after, Jason received a call from Britt, who informed him that she was currently detained at the PCPD. Informing the family that he needed to attend to a pressing matter, Jason hurried off, assuring them that he would come back later.

Kristina And Danny Encouraged Molly To Seek Out Cody, Alexis Kept Trying To Locate A Witness

On the phone again, Alexis stressed the need to find a missing witness for court the next day. She told the person on the line to get Amy Driscoll’s (Risa Dorken) help, as she could locate anyone.

While decorating the tree, Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kate Mansi) told her sister to ease up on Cody for kissing Britt; Molly said she held no grudge against Cody, especially since she never showed interest in him.

Danny chimed in, saying guys are clueless and need things explained. He suggested Cody thought Molly was out of his league, and she should tell him how she feels; calling Danny a genius, Molly went to find Cody.

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Jason Paid For The Dine And Dash

While waiting for Jason at the station, Britt walked around the interrogation room. Brad accused her of hiding details about her relationship with Jason, but she insisted he was just helping her get back on her feet.

When Jason arrived, they told him their story about the bill confusion at Café Cherie.

He refused to bail Brad out-then left, and Brad kept criticizing him; later, Chase came back with an instant camera and took a picture of Britt and Brad.

He told them they could leave and that the pictures were for the restaurant since they were banned from returning- and that Jason had covered their bill and left a big tip.

Ava And Nina Met At The Metro Court To Discuss Their Friendship

Ava Jerome (Maura West) invited Nina to the Metro Court restaurant to discuss their friendship. Nina was upset that Ava told Portia about her, and Ava was frustrated that Nina had betrayed their mutual friend.

Ava insisted Portia deserved a warning, just as she would have warned Nina if roles were reversed. Ignoring a call from Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst), Nina retorted that she didn’t report Portia to the police; she only mentioned to Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) that Portia might have a motive. She added that she had made worse choices to protect her daughter.

Ava And Nina Reconciled

Highlighting the common traits they shared, Ava managed to coax Nina into recognizing that both of them tend to become defensive when they realize they are in the wrong.

Ava expressed her regret for catching Nina off guard at the Brown Dog, and in response, Nina conceded that she understood Ava’s reasoning for inviting

Portia to join their gathering that day. Although Nina felt that her relationship with Portia might be irreparable, she held onto the hope that she had not lost Ava as a friend.

As they reconciled, the two women openly acknowledged the significance of their friendship.  Ava even believed that Nina had the potential to mend her relationship with Portia.

Jordan And Curtis Also Dined At The Metro Court

Across the restaurant, Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) and Curtis discussed how he’d told Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison)  it wouldn’t do either of them any good if he went on trial.

He filled her in about the PCPD discovering new evidence against Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen). He explained it was what ultimately led to the prosecution dropping the charges against him and moving forward with the case against her.

As their chat turned to Trina’s low opinion of Jordan, she confided that she understood why Curtis’s daughter was blaming her.

She’d blamed her to her face for the dissolution of his and Portia’s marriage, especially with the new baby on the way.

Curtis Promised He’d Make Things Clear To Trina

Curtis vowed to make sure that it was clear to Trina that he’d be there to support Portia and the baby, and he and Portia don’t have to be together for that to happen.

Jordan noted that it wasn’t so much about the baby as it was that Trina believed her presence had undermined Portia and Curtis’s marriage.

She then said she felt they should call it quits before their romance caused more damage to his relationship with his daughter.

Refusing to entertain a breakup, Curtis insisted that once Trina understood there was no affair, she’d come around. Stating that he wasn’t going to give Jordan up again, Curtis kissed her.

Jason Returned To Alexis’ House, Isaiah Tries To Calm Portia

When Jason got back to Alexis’s house, she mentioned that she wasn’t sure if he would return. Jason said he didn’t want to miss time with Danny like he did with Monica Quartermaine (Leslie Charleson), just as Kristina and Danny came down with the star for the tree.

While the others placed the topper on, Alexis got a call that Amy had an address for the witness. In the meantime, at Isaiah Gannon’s (Sawandi Wilson) cabin, Portia said she was worried her relationship with Trina could be permanently damaged if the baby turned out to be his.

Even though her marriage to Curtis was basically over, her daughter would see the pregnancy as a betrayal to her father.

Portia Was Subpoenaed

Isaiah gently told Portia that worrying about it wasn’t helping her, and the only thing she could control was taking care of herself and the baby.

He then asked how she really felt about the baby, and she shared that her pregnancy was an unexpected blessing, even though she was scared of the unknowns.

Gently kissing her hand, Isaiah wanted to know how he could help her, and Portia valued his calm, non-judgmental presence.

When Isaiah admitted that he truly hoped the baby was his, despite the complicated situation, Portia confessed that she had hoped he was the father too.

Just as they kissed, there was a knock on the door-it was a process server delivering a subpoena to Portia to testify the next day at Willow’s trial!

Lulu Was Nervous About The Tree-Trimming Party

Nervous about the family tree-trimming party, Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins-Bruening) asked Laura Collins (Genie Francis) and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) to keep Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) and Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) from arguing.

They talked about how Gio and Rocco built their relationship, but Lulu was still anxious about the tension between Dante and Gio.

When Dante arrived, he was surprised to see Laura and Sonny, and Laura joked they were there to buffer the situation.

Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) and Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) came downstairs, and as the teens decorated the tree with the grandparents, Dante thanked Lulu for her buffers.

The Boys Went Outside To Get Some Firewood, Sonny Held Dante Back From Following Them

Dante then asked Rocco about his community service hours, and Rocco said the D.A. would handle it after the holidays-they had a small breakthrough when Dante offered help, and Rocco accepted.

Gio arrived, and Rocco asked him to help with firewood; Dante tried to join them outside, but Sonny advised him to let the brothers have some time alone. Lulu and Laura smiled when Dante agreed to stay back.

Lulu noticed Dante watching the boys through the window and urged him to let Rocco and Gio figure things out on their own. Outside, Rocco thanked Gio for skipping a night with Emma to be there, and Gio said the family gathering was important.

Sonny And Laura Talked About Protecting Their Family From Sidwell

Back inside, Sonny and Laura talked quietly about protecting their family from Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and hoped their plan would make him lower his guard.

After bringing in firewood, Rocco announced he had something to say. He apologized to Laura for putting her in a tough spot after her election and thanked his family for their support during his legal troubles.

Checking on Charlotte, Laura assured her granddaughter that Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) would be glad she was with family who loved her.

In the meanwhile, Dante approached Rocco and expressed pride in his son’s apology to his grandmother.

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Lulu Talked About Christmas Miracles, And Gio And Emma Kissed

As Rocco firmly shook Dante’s hand, Lulu playfully remarked to Laura that it was nothing short of a Christmas miracle.

Later on, as fate would have it, Gio stepped outside just at the moment when Emma arrived, carrying mistletoe that Trina had given her.

She expressed to him that she had come to the realization that her actions might have made him feel as though he had to resolve his issues with Dante all by himself.

She wanted him to know that she was there to support him. Gio expressed his gratitude, lifted the mistletoe high above his head, and in that magical moment, they shared a kiss while snowflakes gently fell around them.

Tracy Retrieved Her Stolen Glove At The Stables

At the stables, Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) complained about Outback taking one of her riding gloves. Cody reminded her that if it weren’t for the dog, Ronnie Bard (Erika Slezak) could have signed the contract, and she would have lost the house.

Tracy said her gratitude was limited because when Outback moved in, the house was Monica’s, but now it was hers. Cody called her bluff, knowing Tracy wouldn’t expect him to part with his ‘Princess Pie,’ and she smiled.

During a backgammon game, Tracy admitted she underestimated the burden of leading the family, as she never expected to take on that role.

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Cody Assured Tracy She Could Lead The Quartermaines And Asked About His Relationship

When Cody said she could handle it, Tracy laughed, saying some would disagree, but he insisted those opinions didn’t matter.

She became curious when Cody mentioned that, like him and Molly, some people see the best in you and bring out your better side.

Tracy wanted to know more about their connection, but Cody wasn’t sure if Molly was even talking to him since she ghosted him on Thanksgiving.

Tracy insisted that Molly wouldn’t be interested if she didn’t see something good in him, advising Cody to recognize that and take a chance with her.

After their game, Tracy got ready to leave, and since it was snowing, Cody walked her back to the main house.

Cody And Molly Finally Kissed

While he was away, an enthusiastic Molly made her way to the barn, filled with excitement, only to discover that Cody was not present.

After giving Outback a gentle pat, she was about to head out when she caught sight of Cody outside in the snow. When he inquired about her presence, Molly dashed out and planted a kiss on him.

However, when he didn’t reciprocate, she began to fret that she had misinterpreted their feelings. ‘No,’ Cody reassured her. ‘You just beat me to it;’ at long last, the couple finally shared a genuine kiss after months of uncertainty.

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