‘General Hospital’ Recap Thursday, July 10: Joel Sartore Art Show Begins & Kai Taylor Confesses

General Hospital recaps for Thursday, July 10 reveal the Joel Sartore art show begins, and Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) makes a confession.

Also, Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) reluctantly agrees to Sasha Corbin’s (Sofia Mattsson) plans to keep Daisy Gilmore (Levi Clark Coughlin) safe.

Ezra And Drew Plot At The Metro Court Pool

Ezra Boyle (Daniel Cosgrove) encounters Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) at the pool, declaring that he possesses everything necessary to take a shot at Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Laura Collins (Genie Francis). (Make sure to check out our weekly GH spoilers, here!)

He holds a file full of presumed proof in his hand, and intends to discredit Laura for being close friends with Sonny the mobster.

Subsequently, he heads to the hospital to showcase his argument and invites reporters for a spontaneous press conference.

Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) encounters Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) and gives him his mother’s belongings. Marco suspects that the police have wrapped up the investigation; he continues to hold Sonny responsible.

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The Joel Sartore Art Show Begins

At the Jerome Gallery, Ava Jerome (Maura West) delivers a speech regarding the guest artist, Joel Sartore, to the attendees.

Sartore follows with a brief address about his artwork and distributes some prints while expressing his gratitude to everyone present-Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) compliments Ava on her outstanding performance.

Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) observes them before making his way over to Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst) to discuss the exhibition.

Ric notices as Cody accidentally spills some wine on Liz and promptly intervenes with a napkin. Meanwhile, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy), Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza), and Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) engage in conversation about the show and ponder the whereabouts of Kai.

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Gio Eavesdrops On Sidwell

Gio secretly listens in as he sees Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) requesting Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) to persuade the PCPD to maintain the investigation into Natalia Ramirez’s (Eva LaRue) death.

Jenz elaborates that there is evidence suggesting that Sonny had intentions to have her flown out of the country.

Could it be that she ended her own life due to Sonny’s intentions for her-implying Sonny was going to have her murdered?

Upon hearing that, Gio leaves the art show, bound for Sonny’s house to give him a warning about what he overheard. He is determined to protect his grandpa Sonny, the only one he trusts.

Emma Fishes For Information While Ava Displays Her Jealousy

Emma Scorpio-Drake (Braedyn Bruner) nudges Joss to gather intel on Professor Henry Dalton (Daniel Goddard) and then boasts about her upcoming meeting with Vaughn (Bryce Durfee).

Meanwhile, Ric spots Ava laughing with Cody and requests a private conversation. They begin to argue about Liz, and she accuses him of having a crush on her.

He counters by saying she should appreciate him more; she retorts that without her, he’s merely a lawyer with a schoolboy infatuation. He storms off before he can say something she might regret-Cody has been listening in.

Jordan And Portia Clash, Then Portia Talks With Stella

Jordan encounters Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) and reassures her that she and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) have resolved their issues and will only meet when absolutely necessary.

Whatever transpires in their marriage is not her concern, and she is staying away from Curtis other than for business transactions. Portia is skeptical of this claim, still being intimidated by her husband’s ex wife.

Later, at GH, Portia meets Stella Henry (Vernée Watson) and they discuss the difficult phase she’s experiencing with Curtis. Stella encourages her to recall the struggles they have endured to be together.

Martin Catches Up With Laura And Stella

Martin Grey (Michael E. Knight) demonstrates to his sister the progress he’s making in his recovery. He expresses frustration towards Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) and complains about his back pain.

She cautions him against starting a conflict with Tracy, stating that it would lead to no victor. Stella then steps in and requests a private conversation with him-he expresses his gratitude for her help with his insurance.

She advises him to keep his voice down to avoid any potential trouble; she had adjusted the paperwork on his behalf. He reassures her that he would defend her if the situation were to be revealed.

Boyle Interrupts Marco And Lucas’ Conversation At The Hospital

As Marco and Lucas converse near the Nurses’ Station at GH, Boyle quickly approaches to offer his condolences.

A throng of reporters trails closely behind him, bombarding Marco with inquiries about whether Sonny was the one who killed his mother. Boyle seizes this opportunity to address the media regarding the gang violence plaguing the city.

Marco insists that the individual responsible for his mother’s death must be held accountable, then they hurry over to Laura as Boyle questions her about her alliance with Sonny.

She responds by telling him not to take advantage of private mourning for political purposes-Boyle then turns to Marco and inquires about Sonny’s release.

Marco Gives Boyle A Warning

Marco retorts, accusing him of exploiting the situation and threatening legal action if he doesn’t cease, and Lucas and Laura exchange smirks as Boyle and his press mob leave.

Laura feels a sense of relief knowing that Marco recognizes Boyle’s true nature. He openly states that he still blames Sonny for his mother’s death and criticizes Laura for her friendship with a mobster.

She defends their bond by saying they are family; he counters by reminding her of her duty to uphold the law-wishing peace for his family, she decides to leave. Marco then tells Lucas that he hopes Sonny’s actions won’t create a rift between them; Lucas reassures him that he will not lose him.

Kai Makes A Confession

Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) visits Curtis’ office, where he overhears Curtis expressing his frustrations to Felicia Scorpio (Kristina Wagner) about Drew’s involvement with Jacinda (Paige Herschell).

Upon entering, Felicia quickly departs. Kai clarifies that he was the one who informed Drew about the plan to bring Jacinda back.

Curtis accuses him of interfering in matters beyond his understanding. When Drew arrives, Kai maintains that he acted with good intentions and expresses regret over how the situation unfolded before taking his leave.

Drew And Curtis Bicker

Curtis claims that Drew is using Kai for his own purposes, accusing him of taking advantage of him. In response, Drew points out that he and Portia are the actual criminals in the situation, bringing up Portia’s changing Heather Webber’s (Alley Mills) medical records.

They engage in a heated exchange, and Drew proposes that if Curtis wishes to keep his wife’s secrets safe, he must fulfill one request.

Drew wants a headline story featuring Sonny and Natalia, along with a printed copy of her autopsy report. Ultimately, Curtis relents and consents, making a phone call to set the plan in motion.

Carly Argues With Sonny

Carly bursts into Sonny’s and begins to confront him regarding his intention to pursue Marco; he insists that he will act according to his own decisions.

This situation isn’t solely about Marco; it’s about Sidwell-if he doesn’t confront the repercussions, things will only escalate.

When she brings up the incident involving Morgan Corinthos (Bryan Craig), he charges her with dishonoring his memory.

She enumerates all the events that have affected his children and points out how he consistently fails to safeguard them. This is his opportunity to put an end to the violence.

Carly Leaves, Gio Arrives, Joss Meets Her Mom At The Pool

As Gio arrives, she departs, and Gio tells Sonny about Sidwell’s comments regarding the reopening of the investigation-Sonny instructs him to keep his distance from this matter.

While Sonny values the warning, he believes Tracy was correct in advising Gio to steer clear of him- Sonny is concerned for Gio’s well-being.

Gio points out that they are family and should look out for one another; Sonny urges him to maintain his distance for his own safety for now.

They embrace, and Gio leaves in tears; meanwhile, Joss heads to the pool to meet her mother, and she notices her mother’s anxiety.

Carly simply wants to express her love for Joss-she tells her how precious she is and urges her to stay safe; Joss assures her that she will.

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Michael Reluctantly Agrees With Sasha’s Plans

By the boathouse, Michael tells Sasha that he can’t allow her to leave with Daisy Gilmore (Levi Clark Coughlin) by herself.

She responds she understands that he can’t abandon his family but needs assurance that they will be safe. Someone is after her, and she requires protection-Michael calls Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) for help.

When Jason arrives, they inform him that someone has been gaslighting her by moving the baby, and she must leave town-Jason will help her escape. Michael believes this is the right choice; he picks up Daisy and gives her to her mother.

Michael’s Not Sure How He Will Cope With Sasha And Daisy Gone

After she departs with the baby, Michael confides in Jason that he is unsure how he will cope with this. The idea of possibly never seeing his daughter again is difficult; Jason understands what it feels like to be in his shoes.

It never becomes easier to part from your children, but the key difference is that none of this is Michael’s doing. Michael has vowed to himself that he would never be a father like Sonny. He never imagined he would have to uphold that promise so soon.

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