(SoapOperaNetwork.com) The quiet before the storm.

THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL

Luke ignores Helenas warning about the threat to their families on Monday, October 19. Nikolas and Elizabeth agree that they can never be together. Helena taunts Nikolas about his personal dilemna. Nikolas has Helena sent away. Elizabeth is stopped in her tracks just as shes poised to tell Lucky that their engagement is off on Tuesday, October 20. Luke picks up on Elizabeths hesitation about his son. Elizabeth has a change of heart. Kristina confesses to Michael that she slept with Kiefer. Luke warns Ethan not to cross Nikolas on Wednesday, October 21. Dominic faces off with Jax over his interference. Dominic realizes Spinelli could be the key to his success after turning to the computer geek for some assistance. Kate approaches Dominic seemingly poised to spill the truth on Friday, October 23.

The Inside Story: Living In the Moment
On Monday, October 19, a determined Johnny refuses to give up on Olivia and takes action. The tortured lovers give in to their feelings but later agree that their forbidden union has to be kept under wraps. Sam and Jason run into a couple of obstacles while searching the house at the address they found in Ians things. The duo rescue a pregnant woman in distress. Sam opens up to a comforting Jason about the child she lost on Tuesday, October 20. Claudia forgets her troubles and brightens when Sonny tells her he needs her by his side when he meets with his associates in Puerto Rico. Sonny and Claudia play the power couple to the tee when they face down his associates in a Puerto Rico nightclub. Claudia proves to be Sonnys perfect match as she helps him handle the betrayal of one of the associates on Thursday, October 22. Sonny continues to be impressed by Claudia.

A Closer Look: How to End a Life
Jax confides to Alexis that he fears Carly could never forgive him if she finds out he knew about Jerrys involvement in Michaels shooting and kept it a secret. Robin and Patrick team up with Sam and Jason to search through Ians files at the hospital to try and find out if he had an accomplice in Michaels shooting. On Thursday, October 22, a concerned Jason tries to persuade Sam to leave the investigation of Ian to him. Jason is close to the truth. Michael lies and tells Jax and Carly that he did not remember anything relevant about Jerrys visit. Once Carly leaves, Jax asks Michael to tell him what he really remembers about Jerrys visit. On Friday, October 23, Michael remembers Jerry detailing the truth about his shooting and Claudias involvement. Jason finally finds the evidence that will seal Claudias fate.


GH ALERTS: WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2009

Ethan clashes with Nikolas over Rebecca. (Soap Opera Digest)
A conflicted Michael gives Johnny forewarning that his sisters time is about to run out. (Soap Opera Digest)
Jason shows an emotionless Sonny the proof that Claudia was responsible for Michaels shooting. (National Enquirer)
Sonny prepares a celebration for Claudia that she will never forget. (Soap Opera Weekly)
Claudia, Carly and Carlys unborn babys lives are on the line. (National Enquirer)