“General Hospital August 9: Drew & Willow Panic in Elevator – Alexis Struggles to Stop Sonny from Killing Ava!”

Michael & Nina’s Lunch Meeting: Michael Corinthos had a working lunch with Nina Reeves at the Metro Court, approving her requests for Crimson and thanking her for supporting Willow. Michael praised Drew for helping Willow with her spokesperson gig, but Nina subtly suggested that Drew should focus more on his campaign than the New Tomorrow Institute.

Drew & Willow Trapped in Elevator: Drew joined Willow in the Metro Court elevator, which suddenly got stuck, leading to an awkward and tense situation. As they waited for the elevator to be repaired, Drew discussed a fundraising trip to Los Angeles, but Willow nervously declined, making excuses about her kids. Drew suspected that her discomfort stemmed from their relationship and offered to skip the trip himself. When the elevator was finally fixed, the tension between them was palpable, and Nina noticed Willow’s rattled state, warning Drew to back off to avoid complicating Willow’s life.

Kristina Pushes Sonny for Revenge: At GH, Kristina Corinthos-Davis pressured her father, Sonny, to make Ava Jerome pay for everything she’d done. Though Sonny advised against seeking revenge, Kristina was adamant that she would only feel better if Ava was out of the picture. When Alexis Davis overheard Sonny telling Kristina that he’d take care of Ava, she pulled him aside and warned him not to eliminate Ava, fearing the long-term consequences for Kristina’s mental state. Despite her warning, Sonny remained determined to handle the situation his way.

Kristina’s Grief: Michael also visited Kristina, expressing his sorrow over the loss of her baby. Kristina pressured Michael to send her incriminating photos of Ava, which he reluctantly did. As Kristina stared at the images, she was overwhelmed with grief, lamenting the loss of her baby. Michael tried to comfort her, urging her not to dwell on the past, and later asked Willow to speak with Kristina, knowing she had experienced similar grief.

Heather’s Dilemma: In the hospital, Heather Webber had a gloomy interaction with Elizabeth Baldwin, who later discussed Heather’s mood with Laura Collins. Laura tried to cheer Heather up with pictures of Ace Cassadine, but it became clear that Heather was entertaining the idea of pursuing a legal case against the company responsible for her faulty hip replacement. Later, Heather asked Elizabeth to contact Scott Baldwin, indicating she was ready to take action.

This episode was filled with emotional confrontations and rising tensions, setting the stage for more drama and intrigue in the coming days.