Fall: Thursday, September 3, 2009

Jason was worried when Carly started gasping for air, but she revealed that she was just in shock that he was back together with Sam. She gave him some advice that she didn't always follow herself, and warned him to be truthful with Sam. Later, Sam again arrived at Jason's apartment and told him that he didn't have to take her to the carnival, because she had to work. Jason knew Sam didn't have to work, so he called her out and told her she would attend the carnival with him. Sam was happy at Jason's insistence that they spend the evening together.

When Maxie stopped by Sam and Spinelli's detective agency, Spinelli told her he had to work and would not be able to attend the carnival. That didn't sound like Spinelli, so Maxie pushed until she convinced Spinelli to reveal the truth. He was afraid of clowns. Sam stepped in and required that Spinelli attend the carnival with all of them. Maxie decided that if Spinelli dressed up as a clown, it would cure him of his fear. Lulu immediately rushed to the hospital and confided in Carly and Olivia about her new crush, Dominic. Olivia immediately started coughing when she heard the name, and tried to make excuses to leave. When Dominic showed up, he put on his usual charm, but Lulu accused him of following her. Dominic said it was just fate, but Lulu ended up leaving and allowed Olivia a chance to lecture Dominic.

At the hospital, Robin found Patrick and Elizabeth, and told them her good news. She had found a witness who could place Andrea at the Metro Court on the date of Brianna's death -- Edward Quartermaine. Meanwhile, Edward was drinking at the Metro Court with Andrea. When Edward's back was turned, Andrea dumped a vial of poison into Edward's drink. Instead of drinking it, though, he offered Andrea a drink of his own ,since she had turned down his offer to buy her a drink. Andrea had to think quickly, and decided she would like her own drink. As they toasted to Edward's health, though, Edward's drink fell from his hands, saving him from the poisonous concoction.

Later, Rebecca arrived at the docks with Spencer to greet Elizabeth, Lucky, and the boys. Although Lucky complimented Rebecca, Liz noticed the dress she was wearing was very similar to something Emily would have worn. When Rebecca mentioned that the dress was a gift from Nikolas, Liz made up an excuse to allow Rebecca and Lucky to take the kids to the carnival without her. Liz arrived back at Wyndemere and demanded to know why Nikolas was dressing Rebecca like Emily, his deceased girlfriend. Meanwhile, Anthony was in his prison cell and said he was planning to send a surprise over to the carnival.

On the next General Hospital...

• Everyone has an agenda as the carnival begins.
• Nikolas evades Elizabeth's questions.
• Edward's life is in jeopardy.