General Hospital Recap Thursday, October 24: Monica takes the stand – Trina gets a job with Ava

Welcome to your Thursday October 24th General Hospital (GH) recap! We begin our day at the courthouse where Martin Grey (Michael E Knight) is grilling Elisabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) about her relationship with the real Drew.

At the Corinthos mansion, Josslyn Jax (Eden McCoy) wonders where Michael is. Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) says he needs to go, he’s been summoned to Franco’s hearing.

At the Jerome Art gallery, Ava Jerome (Maura West) hears a noise and goes to grab her gun. Its only Trina Robinson (Sydney Mikayla) who is there to apply as an intern.

General Hospital Recap – Laura Spencer, Curtis Ashford, and Jasper Jax discuss the codicil

At Charlie’s Pub, Jasper Jax (Ingo Rademacher) thanks Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) and Laura Spencer (Genie Francis) for meeting with him. He asks if they have any more info on the Cassadine codicil, Laura believes the portrait of Helena holds the key. Laura explains about the constellation image on the portrait and it directs them towards Spoon Island.

Curtis says he has another plan that could work, he wants to find the artist that painted the Helena portrait.

GH Recap – Hayden Barnes and Hamilton Finn worry about their sick daughter

At General Hospital (GH) , Hayden Barnes (Rebecca Budig) walks up to Hamilton Finn (Michael Easton) and decides it’s a good time to talk. Finn is furious and can’t believe she lied about the baby – Hayden says he has every right to be mad.

Finn asks why she wrote a note to him saying the baby had died and she explained she was being blackmailed by her ex. She wanted to escape the drunk driving and robbery charges. Hayden continues to defend herself, but Finn doesn’t want to hear her excuses. Hayden relays to Finn about the birth and why she named her Violet. Finn begins crying as Hayden says she had prayed he would come to Rome.

General Hospital Recap – Frankendrew’s intense hearing continues

Scottie Baldwin (Kin Shriner) comes to Elizabeth’s defense against Franco’s lawyer. Elizabeth says she’s not the one manipulating Franco, Kim Nero (Tamara Braun) is. She says she understand s trying to hold onto a man that is not their own, she did the same thing with John Doe aka Drew.

Monica Quartermaine (Leslie Charleson) shows up and is surprised to see Jason summoned to the case. Martin Grey calls Monica to the stand and she says the man looks like Franco, but has the memories of Drew Cain. Scottie asks if she gave birth to Drew and Monica says no, but he was welcomed into her family as one of their own.

Martin Grey asks Jason Morgan to the stand and grills him about Franco. Jason says he’s not qualified to say if Franco is Drew or not.

GH Recap – Trina Robinson wants an internship with Ava Jerome

At the gallery, Trina says she saw a posting online for an intern wanted. Ava says she usually only hires college students, as Trina lists off all of her accomplishments. Suddenly Dev Cerci (Ashton Arbab) arrives and says he has a valuable art piece to sell.

Dev opens the package and it’s the portrait of Helena Cassadine which surprises Ava and she wonders how he got it. Trian explains that Helena is a local legend and this portrait is very creepy. Trina thanks Ava and goes to leave, but Ava tells her to please stay.

General Hospital Recap – Jasper Jax goes to visit baby Donna Corrinthos

At the Corinthos mansion, Jax arrives and his daughter Josslyn opens the door, he says hes there to see baby Donna. In the living room, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Bernard) asks Jax if hed like a drink or snack or something to GO (lol)

. Jax asks Josslyn to open the gift for Donna.

Josslyn opens the gift and it’s a necklace that is just like what Lady Jane 9jax’s mother) gave her.

GH Recap – Thursday Excitement!

Laura looks up the artist and is sure the clue must be in the portrait.

Ava explains to Trina that the Helena Cassadine portrait probably has clues and secrets in it. Trina says she was worried about Ava after everything that happened to her. Ava is surprised that she cares. In the court hallway, a crying Cameron lays into Jason about his testimony.

Hayden says she kept the baby secret because Finn was engaged to Anna. They decide to go into Violet’s room together and sit with her.

Kim takes the stand and Scottie brings up that she tried to rape Drew, which shocks everyone…….flash to preview

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