At the hospital, Blaze met Kristina. Blaze said that she hadn't deliberately kept it a secret that she had an agreement to be the new Face of Deception. Kristina congratulated Blaze on her promotion. Blaze said that she wasn't sure she would fit in with what people considered "hot or pretty or trendy." Kristina said that Blaze was "beautiful, hot, and trendy."
Blaze said that Natalia thought it was best for Blaze to keep her personal life private, and she asked if it would be a problem for Blaze and Kristina. Kristina assured Blaze that she didn't have a problem with it. Blaze smiled when she said that Kristina made her happy.
Also at the hospital, Terry wished Tracy a happy birthday. Terry told Tracy that she saw no cause for alarm in Tracy's bloodwork. Tracy said that she had been somewhat lethargic in recent days, and she asked if it was indicative of anything. Terry wondered if Tracy was depressed.
Tracy admitted that she was still grieving Luke's death from 2022. Terry mentioned some of the family members that Tracy had lost through the years, including Edward, Lila, and Alan. "A legend here at GH," Terry said of Alan. Terry suggested that Tracy be more active, and she encouraged her to try athletic sports such as tennis or golf. Tracy scoffed, but she agreed to keep an open mind.
Later, in Terry's office, Terry met with Laura and Alexis to discuss a contract that would put city employees on the hospital's healthcare plan. Alexis credited Laura for the initiative, which Terry supported. Laura said that she believed city employees deserved access to the best healthcare available. Terry signed a contract to support the initiative.
In Heather's room at the hospital, Portia observed that Heather was no longer in restraints following Heather's surgery. After calling for a guard and a nurse to place Heather in restraints, Portia promptly stepped out of the room. Moments later, Kevin entered Heather's room. As they spoke, Heather told Kevin that she had done horrible things, and she said that it was as if her blood had been on fire and that the only way to extinguish the fire had been to do something "crazy."
Heather grew morose when she noted that she would have to head back to prison soon. Kevin asked Heather to imagine a world in which she was a free woman. Heather said that she would put flowers on Esme's grave -- until she realized that Esme's body wasn't in the ground.
Heather said that she would take flowers to Sasha for Heather having murdered Brando in 2022. Heather imagined a scenario in which Ryan had left her an inheritance in a will, and she said that she would use the inheritance to buy a small house with a yard for Ace to play. Heather began to cry, and she asked what good it was to torture herself with things that were impossible. Kevin told Heather that he would be back, and he stepped out of the room.
By the nurses' station moments later, Kevin told Portia that he had seen a "striking change" in Heather's behavior since Heather's surgery. Portia was unmoved, and she had stern words for Kevin. "You know, maybe you should try telling that to someone who didn't almost lose their daughter to that madwoman," Portia said sharply.
After Portia stepped away, Kevin spotted Laura and Alexis. Kevin congratulated Laura on her healthcare initiative. Laura said that she wanted to visit Heather. Afterwards, Kevin asked if he could speak to Alexis about a "legal opinion." Kevin asked if there was a possibility that Heather could gain her freedom.
As Portia stood nearby, Alexis told Kevin that there was precedent and a possibility that Heather's case could be reopened. Portia was furious as she approached Kevin and Alexis. "Please, please, please, don't tell me that you're considering letting Heather Webber skate on multiple homicide charges," Portia pleaded.
Back in Heather's room, Laura apologized for not visiting Heather more often. Laura was upbeat and happy in Heather's presence. She surmised that something was bothering Heather. Heather said she couldn't stop thinking about the "disaster" that was her life. Laura held Heather's hand when Heather broke down in tears.
Moments later, Laura rejoined Kevin, Alexis, and Portia. Laura enthused that she had noticed a change in Heather, and she asked for Kevin's thoughts on Heather's "progress." Portia was incensed by Laura's behavior. "You want my thoughts on Heather Webber? Let me see. Laura, don't try to sell me on this poor, misunderstood Heather Webber. That woman is a murderer! And she pulled one over on everyone. And you want to let her do it again?" Portia asked incredulously.
Portia stared in disbelief at Laura, Kevin, and Alexis. When Alexis began to mention a potential "legal reason" for Heather's behavior, Portia was quick to shut Alexis down. "No, no, no, no. I don't want to hear any of that -- especially from you, Alexis, considering you don't even practice law anymore. And after this, I think I'm seeing why," Portia said sharply.
Portia paused before she continued. "I don't care how 'nice' or 'changed' or 'victimized' Heather seems to be to you. How much time have you actually spent with her? How much time have you actually spent with that woman? A moment here, a moment there. Why don't you try being me or a member of my staff, who's actually had to deal with her unhinged madness 24/7?! And just so you know, this doesn't even touch on the pain that it has caused my family and countless other families. So, you know what? You want to bring her case in front of a judge and jury? I want you to do it, because I'll fight it. I will fight you with every breath that is in my body!" Portia vowed to everyone gathered.
In the stables on the Quartermaine estate, Sasha told Cody that Dante was being discharged from the hospital. Cody and Sasha shared a joyous hug to celebrate the news. Sasha noted that Dante had helped Cody rescue her from Ferncliff the previous summer. Cody and Sasha said that they appreciated one another.
After Sasha stepped out, Tracy entered the stables. Tracy recalled that she had once enjoyed horse riding, and she asked for Cody's help in selecting a friendly horse. When Sasha returned moments later, Tracy apologized that things hadn't worked out between Sasha and Deception. Olivia entered after Tracy had left. Olivia credited Sasha for having made shepherd's pie for dinner. When Olivia left to serve the dinner that Sasha had made, Cody heaped praise on Sasha.
At the same time, in the kitchen of the Quartermaine mansion, Tracy spotted a brown bag that contained a birthday cake. "Oh, good Lord," Tracy exclaimed when she saw the cake. The words "Birthday Girl" appeared upside down on-screen.
At Bobbie's Diner, Josslyn introduced Felicia to a young girl named Hunter Crews. Josslyn said that Hunter was the new manager at Bobbie's. Felicia warmly introduced herself to Hunter. Moments later, Trina helped escort Curtis into the diner. Curtis walked into the diner with the help of a cane. To his surprise, Curtis received a heavy round of applause from everyone at the diner.
As Trina and Curtis sat at a table, Felicia congratulated Curtis on the progress he had made. Trina said that she was proud of Curtis. Josslyn joined Trina to complain that PCU was "bothering" her to find a new roommate. When Trina said that she wasn't sure if she ever wanted to return to PCU, Josslyn said that she understood. Curtis quipped that Josslyn was a "real friend."
Josslyn spotted Dex as he entered the diner. Josslyn approached to take Dex's order. Dex asked for coffee and a grilled cheese sandwich. When she returned moments later, Josslyn lifted a piece of paper from Dex's table. Josslyn said that it was "reckless and stupid" that Dex wanted to work for the PCPD. She reasoned that being a member of the PCPD would make Dex an even bigger target for Sonny.
Dex quipped that not everyone could be doctors. When Josslyn scoffed, Dex asked if something was wrong. Josslyn said that she had been considering changing her career path from pre-med. She said that patients weren't always good people. "Patients like Cyrus Renault?" Dex asked before Josslyn stormed off. Josslyn returned moments later with Dex's order. Dex said that the grilled cheese looked great.
Back at their table, Trina told Curtis that she wasn't hungry. Trina admitted that she no longer frequented the diner due to Spencer's death. Trina worried that she sounded "ridiculous." Curtis replied that Trina only sounded like someone whose heart had been broken.
"I miss Spencer all the time, but it's worse in places where we used to be together, especially here. And it seems normal, like, in an instant -- like a literal split second -- I'll forget, and the door will open, and I'll look up, thinking that he's going to be there. And then... and then he's not," Trina lamented.
Curtis recalled having to learn to walk again. He said that broken hearts were similar to broken bones and that they both healed themselves. Trina said that she wanted to believe Curtis, who said that Trina would love again and that she would be loved again. "Because there's no one on this planet more deserving of love than you," Curtis said warmly to Trina. Soon afterwards, Trina helped escort Curtis out of the diner.
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