Valentin’s freedom means trouble for Lulu on General Hospital. And as GH fans know, Lulu prefers a world in which Charlotte and Valentin spend as little time together as possible. On Monday, Lulu decides to make a move that could backfire on her big time. She meets up with Sonny, according to spoilers for July 20. Is this her way of dealing with her Valentin problem?
Key Takeaways
- Lulu turns to Sonny as Valentin’s return threatens to upend her plans for Charlotte.
- Carly is shaken, while Valentin refuses to back down from mounting pressure.
- Willow has a troubling realization, and Tracy surprises someone by granting a request.
Lulu’s Next Move May Be An Alliance with Sonny
The minute Lulu (Alexa Havins) found out that Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) was a free man, she had to start thinking about a way to keep him and Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) apart. His presence must be triggering for Lulu, given that she has spent much time apart from her daughter while Charlotte was on the run with her father.
When it comes down to it, Lulu is afraid that she will lose Charlotte. That her daughter could take off with Valentin at a moment’s notice. Not to mention, he has many enemies. When her back is up against the wall, Lulu will do whatever it takes. Just think — she had Ethan (Nathan Dean) get her forged passports so she could take Rocco (Finn Carr) on the run.
What would she do to keep Charlotte away from Valentin and in her life? On Monday, she meets with Sonny (Maurice Benard). Both she and Sonny witnessed Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin’s romantic reunion in real time. Sonny wants Valentin out of Carly’s life. Lulu wants Charlotte away from Valentin. This could turn into a natural alliance.
A topic Lulu and Sonny will definitely talk about is Cullum (Andrew Hawkes). In the preview at the end of Friday’s episode, Lulu starts to tell Sonny that Jason (Steve Burton, who talks about his Daytime Emmy nomination) didn’t shoot Cullum on the pier that night. So this chat between Lulu and Sonny could prove informative.
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Carly is Left Rattled, Valentin Holds Firm
Carly is trying to live a life in which she knows her daughter wants to work for the WSB. It’s not ideal, but if she presses it, she will lose her daughter. Her romantic life is better. She and Valentin are out in the open now. They can do that since he is a free man. But the teasers say that Carly is shaken. Maybe Brick (Stephen A. Smith) finds dirt on Valentin, on Sonny’s orders.
As for Valentin, he stands his ground. There are tons of people in Port Charles who don’t care for his presence. So it’s no surprise that he doesn’t back down from whoever’s about to get in his face.
Willow Has a Moment of Clarity
Meanwhile, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) has turned into an expert multitasker. She’s a mom sharing custody with her ex-husband. She’s a congresswoman who’s enjoying her job. And she’s dealing with an increasingly mobile Drew (Cameron Mathison). It’s only a matter of time before he’s fully functional. And now she makes an unpleasant realization. What does she figure out?
Tracy Gives the Green Light
Finally, Tracy (Jane Elliot) recently stepped aside so Sonny could get a seat on the hospital board. Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) stood up for him, and Tracy listened. On Monday, Tracy grants a request. Is Tracy going soft?
