‘General Hospital’ Recap November 14: Rocco Framed, Carly Explodes At Lucas & Trina Confronts Jordan

General Hospital recaps for Friday, November 14 reveal Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) lashed out at Lucas Jones, (Van Hansis) while Stella Henry (Verneé Watson) pressured Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner).

Plus, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) confronted Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) and Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) was framed.

4 Key Points:

1. Carly’s Anger Boils Over: Carly fiercely objects to Lucas moving into Wyndemere with Marco, warning him about Sidwell’s danger and drawing a sharp line between them.

2. Stella Pushes Curtis To Reconcile: Despite Curtis’s resolve to divorce Portia, Stella insists the baby changes everything — urging him to save his marriage before it’s too late.

3. Trina Takes Aim At Jordan: Fueled by loyalty to her mother, Trina confronts Jordan and vows to keep her father from ever going back to his ex.

4. Rocco Is Framed For A Serious Crime: What begins as a simple lab break-in spirals when new “evidence” emerges, forcing Ric and Laura to fight for justice as Rocco faces devastating charges.

Carly Lashed Out At Lucas

Lucas met with Carly and Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) at Bobbie’s to share his exciting news that he and Marco were going to live together. (Make sure to check out our weekly GH spoilers, here!)

Carly was surprised and unsure if he was ready for such a big change, but she was willing to help them find a place… until Lucas mentioned they were moving into Wyndemere. That made her try to stop it.

Lucas reminded her that it was his choice. And he argued it was a good way for him and Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) to test living together before getting their own apartment.

Carly Argued Marco’s Father Is Dangerous

Carly argued that Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) was a threat, having previously blown up Charlie’s Pub. Lucas replied that there was no evidence of that, so she pointed out what the villain had done to Anna Devane (Finola Hughes), Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), and Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson) in Africa.

When Lucas attempted to liken Sidwell to Sonny, Carly became even more upset. She  angrily stated that her brother was trying too hard to prove something.

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Josslyn Tried To Calm Her Mother Down

Josslyn attempted to soothe her mother, but Lucas pushed Carly to express her feelings. She pointed out that, at best, Marco was just as misguided as Lucas regarding his father’s business. But at worst, he was taking advantage of Lucas due to his ties with her and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).

Lucas felt hurt that she doubted Marco’s love for him; Carly warned him against making that mistake and looked to Josslyn for support. 

But Josslyn argued that Lucas should have the freedom to make his own choices and that they should back him up.

Lucas Was Appreciative Of Josslyn’s Support

Lucas valued her support and said, “Don’t worry, Sis. You don’t have to visit. And I don’t need your approval to be happy.” With that, he left angrily;  Carly was hurt by Lucas’s feelings towards her.

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Josslyn offered to help mend things, but Carly expressed her disappointment in Joss too. Wanting Lucas to connect with Sidwell for her WSB project, Josslyn tried to downplay the situation, but Carly insisted that she understood better than anyone how perilous Sidwell could be.

Stella Pressured Curtis

At a nearby table, Stella urged Curtis to share his thoughts with her. When he said he didn’t want to talk about what was bothering him, she replied, “Too bad. I know that you and Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) are expecting a baby.” She explained how she figured it out and couldn’t understand why he would hide such great news from her.

Curtis confessed it was complicated because he and Portia were in the process of getting a divorce. Stella proposed they consider counseling, as they had six or seven months to reconcile before the baby arrived; Curtis felt the baby didn’t change anything, but she insisted that it changed everything.

Stella Didn’t Want Curtis To Miss A Second Chance At Fatherhood

She didn’t want him to miss a second chance to be a father and raise a child from birth; Curtis clarified that he planned to, but not while still married to Portia.

Stella contended that their child deserved both parents in their life and remained hopeful they could resolve their issues. Curtis gently reminded his aunt that this decision wasn’t hers to make, and he and Portia had agreed to separate.

He pointed out that many divorced parents successfully raise children, but Stella maintained they needed to try again and urged him to fix his marriage or risk regretting it later.

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Trina Confided In Ava

When Trina failed to answer her work question at the gallery, Ava Jerome (Maura West) sensed that her friend was troubled and encouraged her to share her feelings.

Trina disclosed that her parents were divorcing, expressing confusion over her emotional response since she hadn’t experienced them together during her upbringing.

Nevertheless, Trina noted that she could see the love between them and maintained that their separation was not simply due to growing apart, but rather influenced by external factors.

Just then, Sidwell came with Marco and Jordan to accept Ava’s invitation to view some art, while Trina shot a glare at Jordan. Ava congratulated Marco on Lucas moving in with him, and he was grateful for her support, inviting her to dinner.

Trina Wanted To Know Why Jordan Was There

Trina inquired about Jordan’s reason for being there, to which Jordan responded that she was looking for art for her new apartment.  

Trina courteously led Jordan to see some paintings, and Marco left, leaving Sidwell to suggest to Ava that Lucas moving in with Marco might help mend things with Carly. Plus, it could eventually bring peace with Sonny.

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Ava Warned Peace With Carly Might Be Futile

Ava warned that hoping for peace with Carly might be futile, but Sonny’s mood would depend on whether he could keep his piers. Lucas arrived, and Sidwell stepped away to allow them to talk. Lucas expressed his gratitude to Ava for believing in his ability to manage his own life.

And she realized he had informed Carly, who reacted as expected. Lucas then embraced his aunt in a thankful hug.

Trina Confronted Jordan

Once Trina had Jordan by herself, she confronted her father’s ex for interfering in her parents’ marriage and causing their divorce.

When Jordan pointed out that Portia had obviously involved herself in this situation, Trina cautioned her against mentioning her mother and insisted that she understood the truth on her own.

Jordan was not interested in arguing, but Trina gave a tight smile and said, “Oh, we’re not arguing, we’re not even discussing it. Because my dad loves me, and he listens to me. And I’m going to ensure that he never returns to you.”

Ric Arrived At The PCPD For Rocco

Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) arrived at the police station to meet Acting District Attorney Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor). Justine was taken aback that he was representing Rocco, especially when Ric mentioned that Sonny had personally requested him. When she attempted to negotiate a deal for a year of community service, Ric chuckled and proposed two months instead.

She cautioned that Rocco might face charges for breaking and entering, but he highlighted the weakness of her case, prompting her to revise her offer to six months.

Then  Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) hurried into the station to discuss Rocco with the commissioner.

Britt Noticed Dalton Talking To Turner

After learning from Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) that Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) was the acting police commissioner, she assumed he would put a stop to everything.

Nathan reminded his sister that Dante couldn’t show favoritism to his son, but as a minor, Rocco would probably just receive a light punishment.

Britt asked Nathan to keep an eye on Rocco. As they left for the arraignment together, Britt stopped when she noticed Professor Henry Dalton (Daniel Goddard) arriving to speak with Justine.

Lulu And Sonny Talked About Rocco’s Charges

At Sonny’s house, Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) voiced her worries about Ric representing her son, but Sonny reassured her that despite his flaws, his brother was a great lawyer.

Lulu was confused about how everything unfolded and where the notion that Dalton was involved in illegal animal testing came from, but she felt proud of Rocco for standing up for his brother and sister.

Outside, Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) expressed regret for not being able to assist, but Rocco understood and didn’t want anyone else to face trouble with him.

He told Gio that as a minor, he would likely just receive community service and would be okay. Back at the house, Rocco embraced Gio before going to court with Lulu and Sonny.

Gio And Emma Came To A Big Decision

Gio and Emma Scorpio-Drake (Braedyn Bruner) made an important choice. Emma visited Gio to see how he was doing, and he confessed he felt anxious because he wanted to help but felt powerless.

Emma reassured him that Ned Quartermaine (Wally Kurth) was receiving excellent care at the hospital, and stepping in to assist Rocco would only lead to trouble for him too. “So my little brother gets in trouble,” Gio complained, “and I don’t even try to take my part of the blame. I don’t know if I can handle that.”

Emma Told Gio It Wasn’t His Responsibility, It Was On Her

Emma told him it wasn’t his responsibility; it was hers since she initiated this whole fight against Dalton. Gio countered that while she might have been mistaken about the animals, she was right to go after Dalton because he’s a bad person.

He expressed his plan to tell Lulu and Dante the truth about what happened but promised to keep Emma’s name out of it.

She reminded him that they are supposed to face this together. Then she insisted that if he wants to be honest, they should do it as a team.

Laura Showed Up For Rocco’s Arraignment

Laura Collins (Genie Francis) encountered Dante at the courthouse, and he advised her not to stay for Rocco’s arraignment, concerned that her being there might negatively impact her mayoral election chances. Laura stated that although she cherished her job, “Family comes first.”

Dante contended that the city requires her and she shouldn’t jeopardize the election by being beside Sonny in court. Laura felt relieved to learn that the charges had been reduced to a misdemeanor, but she was anxious about how Rocco would react if she wasn’t present for her grandson.

Lulu And Rocco Came With Sonny

Lulu and Rocco showed up at the courthouse with Sonny. Ric spoke with them and said he had made a deal with Justine, telling Rocco to follow his example and assuring him that everything would be okay.

As Rocco walked into the courtroom, he felt happy that his family was there to support him, but Lulu was not happy to see Britt.

The teenager was especially thankful to see his grandma, and Laura mentioned she wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Sonny offered to switch seats, but Laura told him she didn’t want to hide their friendship.

Justine Took Back The Plea Bargain

Britt was taken aback when Marco sat beside her, and he said he was there to give Diane Miller (Carolyn Hennesy) a complete update on the proceedings.

The judge opened the court session, but as Ric began to discuss the plea deal they had arranged, Justine interrupted to say it was no longer an option due to changes in circumstances.

She disclosed that Rocco was now facing charges for destroying proprietary information.  Also,  there were dangerous materials that could have led to fatalities on campus if they had been released during his vandalism of the lab.

The courtroom was filled with shock as Ric asked for a delay, but the judge stated he could review the new evidence before the trial.

Rocco Was Framed

Laura leaned over to Sonny and mentioned that Rocco never vandalized the lab since Dalton hadn’t mentioned anything about it back then, and he concurred that something seemed off.

Due to the serious charges, the judge decided Rocco would go to trial and stay in custody until his bail hearing. Ric asked to set bail immediately, but the judge said it would be in two days.

An upset Rocco shouted that he never touched anything in the lab, while Dante and Lulu tried to comfort him. After leaving court, Marco called Sidwell to say it was over and ‘worse than we feared,’ as  Laura leaned towards the mobster to say, ‘Our grandson’s been framed.’

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