Sam called a hospital in Chicago, near where Abby had been staying, to see if anyone with Abby's name, or fitting Abby's description, had been admitted. Sam and Michael continued to make phone calls to nearby hospitals, and people whom Abby had been scheduled to meet, to no avail. Sam was unaware that the DVD from Franco had fallen to the floor while she had been on the phone.

Michael received a call from someone at a construction site in Chicago, who had found Abby's cell phone after a load had slipped from a crane, and then crashed to the ground. The construction worker revealed that Abby had been unconscious when the ambulance had rushed her to the hospital. Michael ended the call, and then told Sam about the accident. Sam insisted on accompanying Michael to the Chicago.

Robin noticed that Jason had been staring off into space, so she called out his name. Robin became worried when Jason didn't immediately respond. Jason quickly snapped back to the present, and then assured her that he was fine. He explained that he had become distracted with thoughts of Franco, because of something that she had said. Robin suspected that there was more to it, so she gave him a cursory examination, and then asked if he'd had any headaches recently. Jason brushed off her concerns, but admitted that he'd had some headaches.

Robin wondered how bad Jason's headaches had been, but Jason refused to elaborate. He explained that he had been furious about Franco, and that there were times when the anger took over. Robin empathized, because she had felt the same way when she had woken up to find herself tied to a chair in a stateroom with Lisa looming over her. Robin revealed that Lisa had intended to inject Patrick with Robin's infected blood, which hadn't made much sense to Robin at the time, because Robin's viral loads had been almost non-existent. Jason picked up on Robin's past-tense reference, so he asked her to clarify. Robin reminded Jason of her decision to go on the cocktail of medications to treat her HIV.

Robin assured him that she had always known how important it had been to stick to the schedule and drug protocol. Jason wondered what her viral load was at that moment. Robin quietly confessed that the medications hadn't been working for months. Jason was shocked. Robin explained that she couldn't prove it, but she suspected that Lisa had replaced the life-saving medications with placebos. Jason wondered when Robin had found out. "The day after Lisa died," Robin admitted. Robin explained that her body had built up a resistance to certain medications used in the drug cocktail, so she had started another drug protocol. However, the new cocktail hadn't improved her viral load, so it appeared that she might face a slow death.

Jason reminded Robin that she couldn't be certain that the medications wouldn't start to work, but Robin seemed resigned to her fate. She regretted all the time that she had wasted on work, instead of focusing on her daughter and husband. Jason was curious what Robin had told Patrick about her situation, so Robin admitted that she hadn't told anyone. Jason was stunned; he insisted that Patrick deserved to know, because Patrick was her husband.

Robin argued that she was trying to spare her husband and daughter the disappointment of false hope. She wanted her family to have the most amazing Christmas ever, because it would be their last. Robin intended to disappear after Christmas. Jason reminded Robin that she didn't know for certain that she would die, so there might be a chance that the new medications might work. Robin explained that the doctors had started talking to her about options, which she knew did not bode well for her.

She recalled that Alan, Jason's father, had talked about options when Stone had been near the end. Jason confided that Robin had taught him that "sadness comes from loss," because of what she had gone through when Stone had died. He couldn't understand why Robin would put her family through that kind of pain, without giving them the opportunity to say goodbye. Robin insisted that it would be better for Patrick and Emma if their loss were sudden, rather than prolonged.

Jason had doubts about that, so Robin wondered if Jason would have felt better if Jake had wasted away from a disease, rather than dying suddenly. Jason assured her that he wouldn't have wanted Jake to suffer, but Jason would have welcomed the opportunity to spend whatever time he could have with his son, to say goodbye. Robin promised that she intended to say goodbye to her family, but in her own way. She wanted to have a wonderful Christmas celebration with her family before she disappeared. She implored Jason to send her somewhere where no one could find her. "I'm sorry. I can't do that," Jason quietly told her.

12/14 Michael and Sam boarded a plane bound for Chicago. Michael was anxious to get there, because he was worried about Abby. He explained that he had sent Abby to Chicago to be safe, so he felt responsible if anything had happened to her. Michael warned Sam that he couldn't lose Abby, but Sam assured Michael that Abby would be fine. She insisted that Michael had done everything to protect Abby, but Michael worried that he might react as Jason had in the alley with Pres Floyd, if Abby were hurt, or worse. Michael shifted gears by wondering if perhaps Jason's sudden bouts of rage were a side effect of Jason's recent brain surgery. Sam seemed to consider it, but didn't reply. Later, as the plane was about to land, Sam reached for Michael's hand. She promised Michael that everything would be fine with Abby.

In the interrogation room, Jason assured Robin that he wanted to help her, but he didn't think that it would be fair to anyone if Robin were to leave without a word. Robin wondered what was fair about AIDS. She reminded Jason that Stone had died young, and that the deadly virus had ravaged Africa. Robin insisted that it would be best for her family if she were to disappear.

Jason disagreed, because he believed that Patrick and Emma needed Robin. Robin explained that she had planned to grow old with her husband, so she wasn't eager to leave him or Emma. Jason suggested that Robin could still grow old with Patrick, but Robin didn't agree. Robin reminded Jason that she was more than capable of reading her own test results, so she knew exactly how grim her situation was. Jason accused Robin of giving up before the new drug protocol had a chance to work. He urged her to talk to Patrick, because Jason believed that Patrick had a right to know what was going on.

Robin was curious if Jason would want to know if Sam were sick. Without hesitation, Jason insisted that he would want to be there for Sam if she were going through the same thing as Robin. Robin conceded that Jason was the worst patient, next to Robin. She was curious what Jason would do if their roles had been reversed. Robin didn't wait for a response, because she was certain that Jason would try to protect Sam by walking away.

Jason warned Robin that Patrick would end up blaming himself, but Robin insisted that disappearing was the right thing to do. "What about Emma?" Jason asked. Robin recalled being told that her parents had perished when she hadn't been much older than Emma. Robin admitted that she had been sad, but all of her memories of Robert and Anna had been good. Jason was curious if Robin feared that Emma might not see Robin in the same light. Robin ignored the question as she asked Jason how he had been able to give up Jake, so that another man could raise his son. Jason explained that he had tried to do the right thing by Jake. "Exactly," Robin replied.

Robin explained that she was trying to do the same thing for Emma. Jason wasn't swayed; he urged Robin to talk to Patrick, because Patrick deserved to know the truth. Robin insisted that she wanted her family to remember the good times, instead of seeing her slowly waste away. She confided that she'd already had a taste of what it would be like over Thanksgiving. According to Robin, she had needed to excuse herself from the dinner table, because she had been so fatigued that she had to lie down. Robin regretted the disappointment that she had seen on Emma's face.

Robin revealed that it was the reason that she was doubly determined to make certain that Christmas was perfect for everyone, especially Emma. Jason reached for Robin's hand, and then reminded her of the time that he had found her on the bridge after a young girl had died from AIDS. Jason recalled that Robin had warned him that it was only a matter of time before it was her turn, and how she didn't want to have to go through that.

Robin remembered Jason taking her hand, and then standing on the other side of the bridge, ready to jump to their deaths. He pointed out all the things that they would have missed out on if they had jumped, including Emma's birth. "It's too soon to jump," Jason quietly told Robin.Robin was curious if Jason had been the anonymous donor who had paid to rebuild the bridge. "Yes," Jason admitted. Robin wasn't surprised, so she asked him what he thought about the new bridge. "It sucks," Jason confessed. Robin laughed, and then suggested that perhaps Jason should be more specific about what he wanted the next time. Jason argued that it was better "this way." "You can't bring back something that's gone," Jason added.

Robin agreed, but she insisted that they could remember things as they had been, and be grateful for what they'd had. Jason confessed that the things that she had taught him had changed his life. "Me too," Robin replied. Robin admitted that she had thought that her life was over after Stone had died, because she had felt as if she didn't have a future. Jason assured Robin that she had one. Robin smiled sadly as she talked about Patrick being the love of her life.

Jason suggested that if Robin believed that then she would talk to Patrick about what was going on with her. Robin wanted Jason to respect her decision, and privacy, by promising her that he wouldn't tell Patrick. Jason assured her that he wouldn't; she needed to do that. Seconds later, Carly barged in. Carly stopped short when she saw Robin in the interrogation room. Carly demanded to know what Robin was doing there, and then proceeded to argue with Robin until Jason was forced to demand that they both "shut up."

Carly and Robin were startled, so Carly wondered if Jason were okay. Jason assured Carly that he was fine, but he didn't want to see Carly and Robin argue. Robin was curious if Jason had felt the same burst of anger when he had attacked Pres Floyd. "Yes," Jason admitted, prompting Robin to wonder if Jason's vision had ever become blurry.

Carly immediately became concerned as Robin continued to pepper Jason with questions, and then advised Jason to schedule a checkup with Patrick. Jason insisted that he was too busy to go to the hospital to see Patrick, but Carly agreed with Robin that Jason should make the time. Jason suggested that Robin was the one who needed to talk to Patrick, but Robin ignored the remark. Robin once again urged Jason to call Patrick, and then left.

Afterwards, Carly demanded to know what was going on. Jason refused to tell Carly anything. Carly started to grumble about Robin, but Jason warned her to drop it. Carly explained that she was worried about Jason, because she had seen him lose his temper on several occasions, which wasn't like Jason. Jason admitted that he'd had some headaches, but he assured Carly that they hadn't been as intense as the ones that he'd had prior to the brain surgery.

Carly insisted that Jason's bouts of rage weren't normal, but Jason disagreed. He explained that his anger stemmed from Franco resurfacing on the heels of Jason and Sam's wedding. Carly wondered if Jason and Sam were having problems, so Jason pointed out that their problem was Franco. Carly appeared skeptical, because she realized that Sam wasn't at the police station. Jason explained that Sam was at home with Michael. Carly demanded to know what Michael had to do with anything. Jason reluctantly told Carly about Franco's recent graffiti tag, and that Michael had seen it. Carly insisted that she didn't want her son involved in the mess with Franco, so Jason promised her that Michael was safe at the penthouse.

12/15 Alexis entered the interrogation room to inform Jason that he was free to go, but Jason seemed lost in his own dark thoughts. Alexis was forced to repeat Jason's name several times before he snapped out of it. She wondered if Jason were okay, so he quickly assured her that he was fine. Jason stood up, but Alexis stopped him from taking a step. "Not so fast," she warned Jason. Alexis explained that Jason couldn't run out and kill Franco, but Jason didn't see the problem with that.

Alexis insisted that if Jason killed Franco, without letting the police handle it, then Franco would win. She was curious if Jason really wanted that kind of violence to stain his life. "It already has," Jason replied. Alexis wondered what that meant, but Jason refused to elaborate. Alexis confessed that she was tired of Jason and Sonny always talking in circles. "What could possibly be so awful you won't tell me now?" Alexis asked.

Jason ignored the question as a police officer entered the room, and then unlocked the handcuffs. After the police officer left, Alexis reminded Jason that they were family, so whatever affected Sam also affected Alexis. Jason's temper flared as he confessed that his past had affected Sam. Alexis yelled back that perhaps Jason shouldn't have married Sam. Alexis wanted to know what was going on, but Jason refused to tell her. Moments later, Pres entered the interrogation room. Pres immediately blamed Jason for Franco's return. Alexis accused Pres of deliberately trying to provoke Jason, but Pres ignored Alexis as he continued to push Jason's buttons. Alexis noticed that Jason was quickly losing control of his temper, so she shoved Pres away from Jason, and then ordered Jason to leave.

Carly entered the squad room just as Jason was about to leave. She explained that she had gone to the penthouse to talk to Michael, but she had found the door open, and Michael and Sam gone. Jason became concerned when Carly showed him the DVD that she had found. Jason admitted that it was for the best that Michael and Sam were out of town. He wondered if Carly had watched the DVD, but Carly shook her head. Jason decided to check it out, but Carly stopped him from leaving.

She confessed that she was concerned about Jason's bouts of anger, so she advised him to follow his own advice to her by counting to ten before he did anything. Carly didn't know what was going on with Jason, but she wanted him to know that she was there for him, if he needed her. Jason thanked Carly, and then hugged her. After Jason left the squad room, he stopped to leave Robin a voicemail message to let her know that he had been released from jail, so she could call him if she needed to talk.

A short time later, Jason arrived home, and then put the DVD into the laptop. The DVD was a recorded message of Franco suggesting that Jason was the "portrait of rage." Franco anticipated that congratulations were in order. Jason seethed with fury as Franco insisted that it had been an honor to have been "a part of the team." Franco realized that one child couldn't replace another, but he believed that he, Jason, and Sam had achieved the ultimate conceptual art. "We're gonna be a daddy," Franco taunted. Jason's temper exploded as he stood up and then began to kick the laptop.

In Chicago, Michael and Sam made their way to Room 419. Michael was shocked when he realized that it was the morgue. Michael was filled with trepidation as he looked at the door, but Sam warned him not to jump to conclusions. She was certain that they had simply gotten the room number wrong. Michael pushed the door open, and was greeted by a body on a gurney, covered with a sheet. Sam tried to stop Michael from pulling the sheet back, but Michael ignored her. Michael was devastated when he saw Abby's lifeless body. He dissolved into tears as he gathered Abby close to him, and then gave into the grief.

Later, Michael and Sam sat in the hallway. Michael was filled with anguish as Sam revealed that she had talked to the nurse on duty, who had assured Sam that they had done everything possible to try to save Abby's life, but Abby's injuries had been too grave. Michael blamed himself for Abby's death, because he had arranged for Abby to leave town. He suspected that Abby had been too distracted with talking to him on the phone to notice the danger around her.

Sam insisted that it wasn't Michael's fault, but Michael didn't believe her. He shared the details of his last conversation with Abby. Abby had told him that she had found something special for Michael, while she had been Christmas shopping. Michael revealed that Abby had asked him to take a few days off, so that he could join her. Michael was haunted by the thought that Abby might be alive if she hadn't been talking to him. Sam warned Michael that there were a thousand what ifs, but none of them would lead him anywhere. "Sure it will. It will lead me here, where Abby died. Because of me," Michael replied.

Sam reminded Michael that blaming himself for the accident wouldn't change anything; Abby would still be gone. Michael regretted that he hadn't told Abby how much he loved her, but Sam assured him that Abby knew, so it didn't have to change anything. Michael disagreed. "Now it doesn't have any place to go," Michael explained. Sam reached for Michael as he began to cry.

12/16 Sam comforted Michael, who was grieving over Abby's death. Michael blamed himself. He said that those he loved always got hurt. He was just like his father, he stated as he walked out of the room. Michael phoned Abby's mother to inform her of the death. He was shocked by the woman's reaction. After hanging up, he told Sam that Mrs. Haver had said she wasn't surprised that Abby "had come to no good" and had assumed Michael was calling to ask for money for the funeral. Michael wondered how a woman could turn her back on her own child. Sam appealed to Michael not to judge the woman without knowing the circumstances. Sam broke down in tears and admitted that Franco had raped her.

Spinelli walked into Jason's penthouse and witnessed the aftermath of Jason's rage. Jason worried that he was losing control. He reminisced about the first time he had met Sonny. He'd been out of control then, too, but Sonny has taught Jason how to suppress his rage and use it to his advantage. Spinelli offered whatever support he could give. He walked Jason through the chain of events that had led up to Jason's loss of control. Jason worried his edge was gone. Spinelli asked if Jason's love for Sam might have proven to be a vulnerability Franco was able to exploit. Jason thanked Spinelli for his friendship.

Later, Sam called Jason and disclosed that Abby had died. Jason told her he'd get a flight out that night. As he hung up, Monica arrived. She was concerned that Jason hadn't gone to his post-surgery checkup. She noticed the state of the penthouse and worried that his anger was getting the better of him. She beseeched him to see a specialist and gave him the man's card. Jason remained silent as his mother left.

12/19 Shawn went to the penthouse to confer with Jason about an upcoming meeting. Jason was distracted, and Shawn noticed. Jason told Shawn that Abby had been killed and Jason was worried about Michael. Shawn asked if Franco was responsible, but Jason said it appeared to be an accident. Shawn told Jason that he could handle the meeting and that Jason should catch the first plane to Chicago to be with Michael and Sam. Jason was reluctant at first, but Shawn's arguments were convincing, and Jason agreed to let Shawn handle the meeting.

Shortly after Shawn departed, Carly appeared at Jason's door. She told Jason that he was not being himself, and she was worried. Jason said that he was distracted because he had a lot going on. Carly replied that Jason had just had major surgery. When Carly said that it was all Sam's fault, Jason got very hot. He said that it was not Sam's fault. He put on his coat, told Carly that he had to catch a plane, and walked out of the penthouse, leaving Carly standing alone.

In Chicago, the dam finally broke for Sam, and she tearfully told Michael that Franco had raped her. At first, Sam tried to deny that she was upset, but Michael knew better. When Sam suggested that he concentrate on assuaging his grief over Abby's death, Michael said that changing the subject and running away was not the answer. He told Sam that she was behaving exactly the way he had behaved after Carter had assaulted him in prison. Sam said that their situations were different.

Michael said that the details were different, but the pain was the same. Michael said that he had pretended to be whole, but had not been and had thought that he never would be. Sam knew the feeling. Michael said that he had spent months alone, pushing away the very people who cared for him and wanted to help. Michael told Sam that talking about the incident and letting it out was the only way to overcome it. Sam then told Michael the whole story of what Franco had done to her and Jason on the last night of their honeymoon in Hawaii. Sam felt guilty that she had done nothing to stop Franco.

Michael said that Sam was not responsible for what had happened to her, and she had to stop thinking that she was. Sam said that she had been happy on her honeymoon with Jason and that Franco had taken it all away from her. Michael said that while Sam felt like she would never get over the pain, Michael was living proof that it would pass.

Michael said that Sam had introduced him to Abby, and he had been able to talk to her. Michael said that Abby had reached him, and he had realized that he did not have to go through his trauma alone. Michael told Sam that Jason could do the same thing for her that Abby had done for Michael. Sam said that she wanted to confide in Jason but that she could not because Jason blamed himself and got uncontrollably angry whenever he thought about Franco. Sam said that talking to Jason only made it worse. Jason stood outside the door and heard Sam's comments to Michael.

12/20 In Chicago, Jason eavesdropped on Michael and Sam's conversation, as they discussed her rape. Sam admitted that she was reluctant to talk to Jason about it, because Jason felt guilty that Franco had been able to get to her. Michael offered to listen, if Sam needed to talk. Moments later, Jason entered the room, but he pretended that he hadn't overheard Michael and Sam's conversation. Jason quickly offered his condolences to Michael, who admitted that Abby's death had seemed like a nightmare. Michael decided to take care of some paperwork, so that he could return to Port Charles with Abby's body.

After Michael left, Jason realized that Michael blamed himself for Abby's tragic death. Sam explained that Michael needed a reason for why Abby had died. Jason revealed that he had gone to the construction site to find out what had happened, and that it appeared to have been a horrible accident. Sam was relieved when Jason assured her that Franco hadn't been responsible for Abby's death. Sam then switched gears to find out how Jason had gotten out of jail, so Jason explained that Alexis had pulled some strings.Sam was grateful for her mother's help, because she had been worried about Jason. Jason assured Sam that he was fine, but he wondered how she was doing. "What do you mean?" Sam nervously asked. She quickly steered the conversation away from her, by talking about what a good friend Abby had been.

Jason's phone rang. It was Carly. Carly insisted that Jason return to Port Charles, because Bernie had been shot during an ambush meant for Jason, and that no one had been able to reach Sonny. Jason promised to take care of everything, and then ended the call. Jason revealed to Sam that a "business deal" had gone south. Michael entered the room during the explanation, so he urged Jason to return home. Jason reluctantly agreed, but Sam insisted on staying with Michael.

After Jason left, Michael admitted that he was grateful that Jason hadn't told Carly about Abby's death. Sam assured Michael that there wasn't a rush, and then offered to contact Abby's friends, to let them know about Abby. Michael pulled his date book out; he quietly revealed that Abby had given it to him, and that she had filled it out through 2012, to mark the dates that she intended to spend doing something special with him. Michael was overcome with grief, because it was a reminder of all the things that he and Abby wouldn't get to do. Michael and Sam talked about Abby, and what she had meant to them. Michael regretted that he had never taken Abby on a trip around the world, to visit all of the places that she had wanted to see. Sam was certain that Abby had never felt cheated during her time with Michael. Michael's head snapped up as a thought occurred to him. He cryptically told Sam that he had figured out a way to honor Abby, and then left.

At Pozzulo's, Ronnie wasn't surprised when Jason entered the restaurant. Ronnie suspected that Jason had valuable information, including who had been behind the shooting, but Jason explained that he had been in Chicago. Frustrated, Ronnie left. Moments later, Max entered the restaurant. Jason was relieved to learn that Bernie would make a full recovery. Max then revealed that the Soleitos had been behind the ambush. Jason was surprised, but Max suggested that perhaps the crime family hoped to expand their territory. Jason was furious that the Soleitos had managed to catch him off-guard. After Max left, Jason entered the office, and then looked at the bullet casings, and blood left behind on the floor. Jason then returned to the restaurant, sat down, and then released a long breath. Music montage to “One Goodbye” by Jayson Belt.

12/21 Sonny entered Pozzulo's to see Jason seated at a table. Sonny demanded to know what had happened, so Jason explained that the gunmen had been looking for Jason. Sonny pointed out that Jason was impossible to target when he wasn't distracted. Sonny doubted that the ambush would have happened if Jason had been paying attention. Jason agreed, so Sonny suggested that Jason either deal with his personal issues, or focus on business.

1However, Jason couldn't do both, because Sonny needed someone reliable. Jason bristled, as he demanded to know if Sonny were suggesting that Franco wasn't a priority. Sonny refused to sacrifice all that he had worked for, because of Franco. According to Sonny, Franco was a "stupid" reason to throw everything away, so he wanted Jason to let it go. Jason's temper flared as he shouted, "I can't!"

1Jason calmed down, and then he confided that he'd been experiencing periods of rage, which had left him with memory gaps. Jason conceded that he couldn't think clearly, so he missed things like the ambush. Jason explained that his periods of rage and blackouts were getting worse, so he was frustrated, because he didn't know how to turn off the anger.

Jason and Sonny talked about the first time that they had met, when Sonny had taught Jason to channel his anger. Sonny insisted that Jason owed it to himself to deal with whatever was going on, but Jason wanted to focus on the ambush. Sonny realized that the Soleitos had been responsible, so he suspected that the Zaccharas had pulled the strings, because Anthony Zacchara and Gino Soleito had once been close friends.

1Jason had doubts, because he knew that Johnny wanted to honor the peace treaty; however, Jason didn't discount Anthony working behind Johnny's back. Sonny wondered if Jason could stop the Zaccharas if they decided to go after Sonny's territory. Jason promised to do his best, but he refused to make any guarantees. Sonny advised Jason to get out of his own head, because it was clear that Jason didn't trust himself.

1Jason's temper flared as he questioned if Sonny had been able to do that when Sonny had struggled with bipolar disease. Sonny confessed that he finally saw what Jason had been forced to deal with during the years that Sonny had refused to seek medical treatment. Sonny acknowledged his regrets, including firing his gun at Robin's house while he had been on the hunt for Jax. Jason mentioned that he had recently talked to Robin, so Jason was confident that Robin would be receptive to Sonny reaching out to her. Sonny respected Patrick's concerns, so Sonny didn't want to get between Patrick and Robin. However, Sonny pointed out that he was still standing, so there was hope for Jason.

1Sonny wanted to help Jason, but Jason doubted that anyone could. Sonny implored Jason to let Sonny try, and then questioned Jason about the symptoms. Jason told Sonny about everything that had transpired in Hawaii, except Sam's rape, and the first episodes of rage. Sonny suggested that Jason should take comfort, knowing that Franco hadn't targeted someone that Jason loved. Jason's mood darkened as he insisted that he should have stopped Franco. Sonny sensed that Jason was withholding something, so he pleaded with Jason to trust him.

12/22 At Pozzulo's, Sonny apologized for not being available when Jason had needed him. Sonny admitted that he had been dealing with some personal issues, including his failed marriage to Brenda, so he had been wrapped up in his own world. Jason didn't hold it against Sonny, because Sonny couldn't have known what Jason hadn't told him. "Tell me," Sonny urged his friend. Jason explained that he needed to figure out a way to deal with the rages, and control the anger, but Sonny wondered if that were even possible with Franco running around. Sonny implored Jason to consider seeking professional treatment, before someone that Jason loved was hurt or worse.

2/10 Sam failed to notice that Jason was having another episode as she rambled about whether or not to go public with the news of her pregnancy. She worried Carly would go ballistic, but Jason assuaged her fears. As they attempted to go onto the back terrace, they noticed the door wouldn't open. Sam took a call from Alexis while Jason worked at getting the door open. Outside sat a gift-wrapped present.

Monica stopped by to inquire about Jason's test results. She was checking in, because Robin was concerned. He said everything was fine, though Monica noted that he wouldn't share with her if something was wrong. She looked down and noticed a baby magazine on the sofa and assumed Sam was pregnant. She was thrilled, but Jason explained that he and Sam were trying to keep the news under wraps for a while.

Jason let Monica know that he wanted her to be a part of the baby's life. Edward, too, he reluctantly added. "I'll call you after the first sonogram," Jason told her as he escorted her to the front door. "I'd like that," she said. After she was gone, Jason got the back door open and immediately noticed the present. He retrieved it and prepared to destroy it, but had an attack and passed out.

Sam stopped by for a visit with her mom but didn't notice Molly was in the room. Sam mentioned the morning sickness, which caused Molly to erupt with excitement. Molly immediately called Kristina but got her voicemail. Molly gave Sam a list of names from great literature. Sam liked the name Holden, from Catcher in the Rye. Alexis assumed that, if Sam were to have a girl, Molly would suggest the name Desdemona.

2/13 At the penthouse, Sam found Jason passed out by the couch. She did not see the envelope from Franco that Jason had dropped on the floor. Sam was able to revive Jason. Jason said that he was okay, but Sam insisted that they go to the hospital.

At GH, Sam told Patrick that she had found Jason collapsed on the floor. Patrick said that there was no obvious sign of head trauma. Patrick asked if there was anything Jason was not telling. Jason said he was fine. Patrick said Jason was not fine because Jason had experienced two blackouts in a short period of time. Sam wanted to know if Jason was getting worse. Patrick wanted to admit Jason to the hospital. He left to look at Jason's test results.

While Patrick was gone, Jason told Sam that Robin had cleared him and believed that the swelling would go down on its own. When Sam asked what Jason remembered, he said that he might have been on the terrace but did not recall what had happened before he blacked out. Jason told Sam to stop worrying because the stress was not good for her. Sam said that she could not help her worry and begged Jason to help her get over it.

Patrick returned and told Sam and Jason that Jason's condition was not improving, but was getting worse. Patrick said that the swelling had occurred since the last surgery. Jason got his back up and said that he did not want another surgery. Patrick concurred. Sam and Jason were shocked when Patrick announced that Jason's condition was inoperable.

2/14 In Jason's hospital room, Jason watched as Sam slept in a chair. Thoughts about finding the package that Franco had left on the balcony, and Sam's desperate cries for Jason to wake up after she had found him passed out on the living room floor, replayed in his mind. Sam suddenly woke up, and then noticed Jason staring at her. She immediately rushed to his side to ask if he were having an "episode." Jason explained that it wasn't like that, but Sam doubted that Jason would be able to tell when he had one.

Jason continued to have flashbacks of finding the present on the balcony. Sam sensed that Jason was holding something back from her, so she wondered if it had to do with Franco. Jason remained silent, which confirmed Sam's suspicions. Sam became upset, but Jason insisted that Franco was dead, so he asked her to drop it.

Sam resented that Jason was trying to shut her out; she pleaded with him to tell her if Franco had left something behind that might be a threat. Sam wanted Jason to trust her, and to trust that she would do everything to protect the baby. "There is something," Jason reluctantly admitted. He told Sam about the package that Franco had left on the balcony, which Jason suspected was a DVD. Sam realized that it was still in the apartment, so she decided to fetch it.

Jason refused to let Sam leave. Their argument was cut short when Robin and Patrick entered the hospital room. Sam prayed that Robin and Patrick knew what was going on with Jason, and how to "fix it." The doctors explained that Jason's condition was "delicate," which concerned Sam, because they had made it sound as if it were a death sentence.

Robin promised that she was working on a drug therapy to help Jason, but Robin needed Jason to remain in the hospital, so that they could continue to monitor Jason's condition. Jason wanted to make the most of the time that he had left, instead of staying in a hospital. "It's too soon to jump," Robin cryptically told Jason.

Sam wondered what Robin was talking about. Robin explained that Jason had helped Robin through a difficult time, so Robin intended to return the favor. After Robin and Patrick left, Sam grabbed her coat with the intention of finding the package that Franco had left on the balcony. Jason made Sam promise that she wouldn't open it until she returned to the hospital. Sam agreed, and then left.

A short time later, Patrick entered Jason's hospital room. Patrick was a little surprised to see that Jason had stayed in the hospital. Jason explained that he wanted to know what he was facing, so he expected Patrick to be honest, if Robin's treatment didn't work. Patrick promised to be truthful, but he urged Jason to remain calm, because the dopamine levels aggravated Jason's situation; according to Patrick, Jason's anger towards Franco was killing Jason.

Robin spotted Carly as Carly exited the elevator, so she assured Carly that they were doing everything that they could "for him." "For who?" Carly asked. Robin realized that Carly didn't know about Jason's situation, so Robin quickly filled Carly in. Carly wanted to know if Jason would be okay, so Robin admitted that she didn't know, but they were running out of time.

At the penthouse, Sam searched around for the package. She found it in the living room, picked it up, and then nervously looked around.

2/15 At the penthouse, Sam tore open the present that Franco had left behind. It was a DVD. She went to the laptop, inserted the DVD, and then looked at the screen.

In the hospital's lab, Patrick assured Robin that Jason had not left the hospital. Robin feared that Jason sensed that his time was limited, so she was afraid that Jason might leave. Patrick and Robin discussed Jason's situation, and agreed that they would not give up. Robin explained that she would need Patrick to surgically implant the treatment, once she was able to find a cure for the brain swelling. Patrick was confident that Robin would succeed. Robin explained that she had narrowed it down to three viable possibilities.

In Jason's hospital room, Carly confronted Jason about his health crisis. She blamed Sam for not giving Jason enough time to recover from the brain surgery, before dragging him halfway around the world for a honeymoon in Hawaii. Jason argued that his scans following surgery hadn't shown any indication of the brain swelling, and that Sam had been the one to rush him to the hospital after she had found him unconscious in the living room.

Jason suffered another neurological episode during their argument, prompting Carly to wonder if he were okay. Jason quickly recovered, so he decided to go home to Sam, but Carly refused to let Jason leave until they had some answers. However, she was curious why Sam wasn't there. Jason told Carly to leave Sam alone, because Sam was pregnant. Carly was shocked, but delighted for Jason. Carly hugged Jason, and then assured him that he would be the best father. Jason appreciated the compliment, but he insisted that Sam didn't need any additional stress, so he asked Carly not to pick a fight with her. "With who?" Sam asked, as she entered the hospital room.

Sam handed the laptop to Jason, so Carly congratulated Sam on the pregnancy. Sam was surprised that Carly knew about the baby, so Carly reminded Sam that Carly was Jason's best friend. Sam suggested that perhaps Carly should have tried to keep Jason in bed, so Carly groused that perhaps Sam shouldn't have left Jason's side. Jason warned Carly to behave, so Carly explained that she had stopped Jason from leaving. Sam immediately relaxed, and then apologized.

Moments later, Robin entered the room, and then asked to have a private word with Jason. After Sam and Carly left, Robin revealed that she had three leads, but all of them would involve minor surgery. Jason was not pleased, but he agreed to cooperate, because he realized that he didn't have a choice. Robin and Jason reminisced about a time on the bridge when they had discussed their futures.

Robin insisted that Jason had too much to live for, so Jason told her about the baby. Robin was happy for Jason and Sam, so she assured him that she was confident that one of the three leads would work. Robin promised to return when she had good news, and then left. Jason sat on the bed, and then rubbed his forehead. Moments later, he opened the laptop, and inserted the DVD.

In the hallway, Sam was curious how Carly had found out that Jason was sick. Carly explained that Robin had told her. Sam and Carly cleared the air, so that they could focus on helping Jason through his crisis. They agreed that they had faith in Robin finding a treatment to save Jason. Moments later, Sam returned to Jason's hospital room.

In the lab, Robin was disappointed when her most promising lead failed to yield the results that she had hoped for. Patrick received a page, so he urged Robin to keep trying, and then left. Moments later, Carly stormed in, and then demanded to know how Robin intended to save Jason's life.

In Jason's hospital room, Sam wondered what Robin had to say. Jason explained that Robin had some good leads, and then changed the subject by asking if Sam had watched the DVD. Sam admitted that she had been tempted to, but she had promised him that she wouldn't watch it alone. Sam joined Jason on the bed, and they watched the video. The video was of a baby in a hospital nursery, but neither Sam nor Jason knew what the meaning of the video was.

2/16 In the lab, Robin ordered Carly to leave, but Carly demanded to know how Robin intended to save Jason's life. According to Carly, Jason had too much to live for. Robin sarcastically pointed out that she wasn't in the lab, painting her nails, and then reminded Carly that Carly wasn't the only person who cared about Jason.

Robin insisted that Carly was just getting in the way, but Carly refused to budge. Eventually, Robin threatened to call security on Carly, but Patrick entered the lab before Robin picked up the phone. Patrick wondered what was going on, so Robin explained that Carly thought that Robin should call someone else to help find a cure for Jason. Patrick explained to Carly that Robin was Jason's best chance.

In Jason's hospital room, Sam confessed that she couldn't understand why Franco had sent the video of a baby in a hospital nursery. She wondered if perhaps Franco had known that she was pregnant. "We may soon find out," Jason replied. Sam suggested that they determine the identity of the baby, and then asked Jason to promise that they would stop playing into Franco's hands, once they watched the video in its entirety. Sam wanted Jason to focus on getting better.

Jason turned on the DVD, and then continued to watch it. He noticed that the baby had a hospital bracelet on, so he paused the video to study the bracelet. The bracelet read, "Boy Moore. M, Susan Moore. NYC 1437." "That's me," Jason realized. Jason had never seen the footage. Sam thought that it seemed harmless enough, but Jason was curious why Franco would send it, and where Franco had obtained it.

A short time later, Spinelli arrived. After Spinelli gave Jason some magazines, Jason and Sam decided to tell Spinelli about the baby. Spinelli was delighted, especially when Sam mentioned that Spinelli would be the baby's godfather. Spinelli was curious if that were the reason that they had called him, so Jason handed the DVD to Spinelli. Jason quickly filled Spinelli in on what was on the DVD. Sam added that they suspected that Franco had left it on the balcony, while Jason and Sam had been in Hawaii.

Jason explained that they wanted to know where Franco had gotten the footage of Jason as an infant. Spinelli agreed to have his friends look into it, but Spinelli wanted to make certain that the information was simply for an answer, not because Franco might be alive. Sam stepped out of the room, so Jason explained to Spinelli that Jason didn't want Sam to worry.

Spinelli was curious if Jason were certain that Franco had died. Jason refused to go into detail, but he assured Spinelli that Franco was dead. Spinelli wondered if Jason had set the fire, so Jason admitted that he hadn't. However, Jason confided that Franco had said something before dying. "Rosebud?" Spinelli asked. "You'll never know," Jason clarified.

Jason insisted that they needed to figure out what Franco had meant, but Jason didn't want Spinelli to tell Sam. After Spinelli left, Sam entered the hospital room. Sam realized that Jason hadn't told Spinelli about the brain swelling, so Jason admitted that he wanted Spinelli to focus on finding out how Franco had obtained the video. Sam confessed that she agreed with Spinelli, that there wasn't much to be gained by finding out how Franco had gotten his hands on the video.

Jason started to reply, but then clutched his head in pain. Sam immediately ran out of the room to fetch Patrick. Shortly afterwards, Patrick examined Jason. Jason assured Patrick that it had just been a brief headache, and that it had passed, but Sam argued that Jason had been in significant pain. Patrick warned Jason and Sam that the frequency of the painful headaches would increase, as the swelling progressed. Patrick promised that Robin was working on a treatment, but Sam wanted to know how much time Jason had. Patrick admitted that he didn't know.

2/17 While waiting for Dr. Lee, Sam prevented Jason from talking about the possibility he might die. "Now I have everything to live for," he promised. Sam had a severe cramp, but told Jason it wasn't a big deal. Monica stopped by, which prompted Sam to see someone about discharging Jason.

After Sam left, Jason asked Monica for an update. The swelling on Jason's brain had worsened, she reported. Jason asked Monica to promise that she would be Sam and his baby's family. "I will be with that grandchild, just as long as Sam will let me," she vowed. Jason asked if Monica had home movies of him as a newborn. She explained that she had thousands but none of him as a newborn, because he'd been with Susan, his biological mother, then.

Patrick went to search for Robin, but Sam intercepted him. She asked whether Jason could leave, and Patrick explained that another seizure could be detrimental. Patrick arrived at the lab and was overcome by the fumes.

2/20 Robin found Patrick in the lab, passed out from the gas. She dragged him outside the door and gave him CPR. Patrick started breathing and regained consciousness. He told Robin that he had knocked over something in the lab. She ran to the door and saw that Jason's drug protocol was okay.

Patrick told Robin not to go in, but Robin rushed in to grab the vial. As she tried to exit, Robin knocked over a beaker and the lab door automatically locked before she could get out. Patrick started pounding on the door. Robin put Jason's protocol in the pass-through door and urged Patrick to take it and make sure that he administered it to Jason.

Smoke started filling the lab. Robin begged Patrick to leave before the emergency doors closed and he was also trapped. Patrick refused to leave her. Alarms started going off. Robin told Patrick that he had to take care of Emma. She told him that she loved him and Emma more than anything and that she would always love him. Robin demanded that Patrick leave her. Patrick continued to refuse, but finally went through the security doors to call for help. Before he could get back to Robin, the emergency doors locked, and the lab exploded.

Spinelli visited Jason in his hospital room. He told Jason that he had not yet found anything out about the DVD that Franco had sent to Jason. Jason said that was not the reason that he had asked Spinelli to visit. Jason said that he wanted to ask Spinelli for a favor. Jason told Spinelli that he might be dying. Jason said that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable cerebral edema, but that Robin was working on a drug protocol. However, there was no guarantee that it would work. Jason said that if the drug regimen did not work, then Jason wanted Spinelli to take care of Sam and Jason's baby. Spinelli asked if Jason had told Sam.

Jason said that Sam knew but did not want to believe that the worst could happen. Jason wanted to know if Spinelli could find the missing twenty million dollars that Spinelli had placed, then lost, in an offshore account because he wanted to make sure that Sam and the baby had enough money. Spinelli said he could. Jason said that the money did not matter as much as Spinelli's friendship. Jason asked Spinelli to be as good a friend to Sam and his baby as Spinelli had been to Jason. Spinelli said that he would. Jason told Spinelli that Sam would not be alone because she would have Alexis, Kristina, and Molly, but he worried that Sam would be nervous about being a good mother.

Jason asked Spinelli to help Sam because Spinelli was the smartest and kindest person he had ever known. Spinelli said that Jason should be there for Sam and the baby. Jason agreed that he wanted to be, but said that he had taken a lot of chances in life and sooner or later, things had a way of catching up.

Spinelli started babbling and then apologized. Jason said it was okay. Spinelli said that he preferred to believe that Robin would find a cure and Jason would survive. Jason replied that he wanted that, as well, but if it did not happen, then he wanted the chance to say goodbye and thank Spinelli for everything he had done for Jason. Spinelli said he was the one who should be grateful to Jason for taking him under his wing.

Spinelli added that all his accomplishments had been with Jason's help. Spinelli said that Jason was stoic and seemed better able to face his own death than his friends were capable of doing. Jason replied that he needed one more favor. He asked Spinelli to continue working on the DVD and give the results to Jason, not Sam. Spinelli agreed that he would. Spinelli said that he appreciated Jason's confidence in him, but like Sam, he preferred to put his faith in Robin and believe that she would find a cure.

2/21 In Jason's hospital room, Jason and Sam felt a tremor that rocked the hospital. Jason went to the door, intent on investigating the odd occurrence, but Sam stopped him. Sam decided to find out what had happened. Spinelli entered the room as Sam left. Jason was curious if Spinelli had learned anything new about the video footage that Franco had left on the penthouse balcony, so Spinelli revealed that the video had been authentic, and that it appeared to have been recorded by Jason's deceased birth mother, Susan Moore.

Later, Sam approached Anna to ask if Anna knew anything about the tremor that had shaken the hospital. Anna admitted that she was more concerned about Robin, because Robin had gone to the lab to look for Patrick, but she had not returned. Patrick pounded on the lab's locked doors, as Robin pleaded with Patrick to flee to safety. She assured him that he and Emma were in her heart, and then promised to always be with him. Patrick tearfully vowed to return with help, and then ran to the door. Inside the lab, Robin collapsed as a drop of chemical hit the floor and then mixed with the fumes that had filled the lab.

In the hallway, Patrick was thrown back as an explosion ripped through the lab. Patrick ran back to the lab, but smoke filled the room, so he was unable to see inside. Patrick called 911 to report the blast, and to beg them to find a way to open the lab's sealed doors. The operator was unable to open the doors, so Patrick ripped an intravenous pole off of a wheelchair, and then tried to pry the doors open, but they remained firmly closed. Eventually, the fire department arrived. One of the firefighters had to hold Patrick back, while the rest of the firemen entered the lab.

Sam walked up, as Patrick pretended to cooperate long enough to break free, and then race to the lab. A firefighter blocked Patrick from entering the lab, and then explained that no one could have survived the fire. Patrick's eyes filled with tears of denial, so the fireman added, "She's gone," and then handed Robin's wedding ring to Patrick. Patrick entered the lab, and then fell to his knees, sobbing with grief, as he saw Robin's body draped with a yellow tarp. Sam was in a semi-state of shock when she entered Jason's hospital room. Jason was immediately concerned, so Sam started to tell him what had happened in the lab. However, she couldn't find the words.

2/22 In Jason's hospital room, Sam explained to Jason that there had been a gas leak in the lab, where Robin had been working, which had led to an explosion. Sam assured Jason that the fire had been contained, and that Robin was fine. Jason realized that the protocol that Robin had been working on might have been lost, so he wanted to check with Robin to see if it were okay for him to leave the hospital.

Sam insisted that Robin would have told them if there had been any news about the protocol, so she urged Jason to remain in the room, but Jason was determined to talk to Robin. Sam offered to find Robin, if Jason promised to stay put in the room, and rest. In the hallway, Sam took a moment to collect herself. Monica approached Sam, and then admitted that she had just learned about the tragedy in the lab.

Sam revealed that she hadn't told Jason about Robin's death, because Jason needed to remain calm. Sam feared that Robin's death would kill Jason. Monica agreed that it had been the right decision; however, she warned Sam that Robin's death meant that Jason would likely not recover, because Robin hadn't been able to find a cure before the explosion. Sam needed some time to think things over, so she asked Monica to stay with Jason.

Monica admonished that Jason had to be kept calm until he'd had a chance to recover. Carly arrived to see Jason, but Sam told her to leave. Sam said that she'd not let Carly heap her problems on Jason and risk his life. Carly said that she needed to support him, because Jason would need his friends to deal with Robin's death.

Sam let Carly know that Jason hadn't been told Robin had been killed. Carly threatened to tell Jason as soon as he regained consciousness, and Sam promised to have Carly barred from seeing him. "You can put security anywhere you want, but I will make sure Jason gets what he needs," Carly spouted before she stormed away.

Carly beseeched Epiphany to overrule Sam, but Epiphany would not be swayed. Carly pointed to all the money she'd raised for the hospital, but Epiphany threatened to ban her from the entire hospital. Sonny happened by and asked what was going on, and Carly explained the situation. Sonny caught himself as he began to suggest they ask Robin for an update. Carly gave Sonny a big hug.

3/14 In Jason's hospital room, Jason opened his eyes, and then saw Sam sleeping in a chair. He called out to her, so she immediately sat up. Jason wondered if the baby were okay, so Sam assured him that everything was fine. She then joined him on the bed. Jason was curious how long it had been since the operation. Sam revealed that it had been a few days, prompting Jason to wonder if the drug had worked.

Sam smiled, as she explained that Jason was expected to make a full recovery. Jason was eager to thank Robin, so Sam claimed that she didn't know where Robin was. Jason decided to check with the nurses, so he got up. Sam was desperate to keep Jason from leaving the room, so she told Jason that she had suddenly recalled that Robin had the day off. Sam continued to lie to Jason when he asked her for a cell phone, by making an excuse about why she couldn't give him one.

A short time later, Spinelli stopped by to visit Jason. Jason mentioned Robin, so Spinelli commented, "She was the most brilliant, dedicated, and talented doctor." "What do you mean, 'she was'?" Jason asked. Spinelli quickly realized that Jason was unaware of what had happened to Robin, so he covered his slip by explaining that he had misspoken. Jason insisted that he wanted to talk to Robin, to thank her for saving his life, but Sam wanted Jason to rest. Jason assured her that he felt fine, so Sam persuaded Jason to stay in bed, while she went to fetch Patrick.

Spinelli followed Sam to the hallway, where she explained that she hadn't told Jason about Robin's death, because she worried that Jason might suffer a setback. Sam wanted to wait until Patrick had assured her that Jason was okay, but Spinelli warned Sam that Jason would want to attend Robin's funeral. Sam argued that it was too soon for Jason to receive such devastating news. She feared that Jason would suffer a relapse if he pushed himself too hard. Spinelli gently reminded Sam that it was Jason's decision to make, not hers, but Sam refused to jeopardize Jason's recovery. Spinelli suggested that the longer she kept the truth from Jason, the more betrayed Jason would feel.

Sam explained that Jason would feel guilty, and partially responsible for Robin's death, so she intended to keep the news from Jason until she was certain that Jason was strong enough to handle it. Sam added that Jason hadn't been able to be a father to Jake, and that she didn't want her child to grow up without a father. She threatened to post guards at Jason's door to keep everyone, including Carly, away from Jason. Spinelli realized that Carly thought that Jason should know that Robin had died, but Sam made it clear that she didn't care what Carly thought. Sam insisted that Jason was her husband, so it was Sam's decision to make. Spinelli assured Sam that he would respect her decision.

Sam relaxed, and then asked how Maxie was holding up. Spinelli admitted that Maxie was trying to bury herself in her work, and had refused all attempts to console her. However, Spinelli was determined to break through Maxie's resistance, and provide her with the solace that she needed. Later, Jason tried to leave his hospital room, but Sam blocked Jason's exit. She explained that she was terrified that he would relapse, so Jason asked her to trust that he wanted a life with her and their baby.

3/15 At the nurses' station, Monica wondered why Epiphany wasn't at Robin's funeral. Epiphany explained that she had considered going, but then had realized that the best way to honor Robin was to take care of the patients. Monica confessed that she had felt the same way, and then admitted that she had also wanted to be close to Jason. Epiphany revealed that Jason was awake. Monica smiled, because she had already heard the good news. Epiphany then confided that Carly had been trying to sneak into Jason's room, so Epiphany was determined to honor Sam's wishes to keep Carly away from Jason.

Monica feared that Carly would just be more inclined to get to Jason; however, Monica agreed to do her part to keep Carly from succeeding. Epiphany and Monica were unaware that Carly lurked nearby, eavesdropping on their conversation. A short time later, Carly smiled wickedly, as she approached an orderly in the hallway. Carly turned on the charm, as she flirted with the orderly to get him to let her into the supply closet. Afterwards, the orderly felt guilty, so he decided to alert Epiphany. Epiphany was livid.

Jason was determined to find Robin, so that he could thank her for saving his life. Sam blurted out that Jason couldn't see Robin, because Robin was gone. Jason was curious where Robin was, so Sam told him that she didn't know, but she was certain that Robin wasn't at home. Jason was frustrated, but Sam insisted that Jason wasn't strong enough to leave the hospital. Jason argued that he felt fine, but Sam refused to let him leave until a doctor had cleared him. Moments later, Alexis and Molly arrived to visit Jason and Sam.

Jason immediately asked to use Alexis' cell phone, so Alexis handed it to him. Jason called Robin, but reached her voicemail. He left a message, thanking Robin for everything that she had done, and then promised to get in touch with her as soon as possible. Jason handed the cell phone back to Alexis, and then announced that he intended to go home to fetch his phone. Sam turned to her mother for help, so Alexis advised Jason to wait until the doctors had a chance to examine him. Jason wanted to see Patrick, but Sam explained that Patrick was not on duty.

Jason was determined to find another doctor, so Sam offered to go to the nurses' station to see if one was available. Alexis followed Sam out of the room, leaving Molly behind to distract Jason with suggestions for baby names. Molly also promised to babysit Sam and Jason's baby. In the hallway, Sam worried that Molly might accidentally let it slip that Robin had died, but Alexis was confident that Molly appreciated that Sam was concerned about Jason's recovery. Sam was relieved that someone finally understood her reasons for not telling Jason about Robin's death. Sam confessed that she was tired of defending her decision.

Alexis assured Sam that it was clear that Sam had Jason's best interests at heart. Sam promised that she intended to tell Jason about Robin, as soon as Sam was certain that Jason was out of danger. A short time later, Alexis returned to fetch Molly. Before Alexis left, she asked Jason to stop trying to leave, because Sam had been under enough stress, worrying about him. Jason agreed to wait for a doctor to okay his release from the hospital. Alexis assured Jason that everything that Sam had done had been out of love for Jason.

Monica spotted Sam as Sam passed the nurses' station. Monica revealed that she had spoken to Dr. Morucci. According to Monica, Dr. Morucci had assured her that Jason was on the road to recovery, and strong enough to hear about Robin's death. Sam immediately argued that Dr. Morucci was not familiar with the case, but Monica explained that Dr. Morucci had reviewed all of the test results, and the case file. Sam wasn't satisfied, so she begged Monica to keep quiet about Robin until Patrick could examine Jason. Sam explained that she feared that Jason would try to leave the hospital to attend the funeral if he were told of Robin's passing.

Sam refused to risk compromising Jason's health, so she wanted Monica to respect her wishes. Monica accompanied Sam back to Jason's hospital room. Monica happily greeted her son, and then assured him that Dr. Morucci had been encouraged by the test results. Jason wondered if it were okay for him to leave the hospital, but Monica advised Jason against it, until Patrick cleared Jason. Monica left, with promises to track down Patrick, so Sam assured Jason that he would just have to wait one more day, and then they'd have the rest of their lives together.

Later, Sam and Jason were snuggled together in his hospital bed when Epiphany knocked on the door, and then poked her head inside to ask to have a private word with Sam. Sam followed Epiphany to the nurses' station, where Epiphany revealed that Carly had managed to access the supply closet. Sam was furious.

Meanwhile, Carly, dressed as a janitor, slipped into Jason's hospital room. Jason was stunned to see her, and wondered why she was dressed as a janitor. Carly was relieved that Jason was awake, and then confessed that it had been the only way that she had been able to get to him. Jason seemed confused, so Carly clarified, "This can't wait."

3/16 Sam worked with Epiphany to keep Carly out of Jason's room. Sam knew they couldn't turn their backs on Carly, so Sam went looking for her. In the locker room, as Ewen stepped out of the shower, Sam barged in, demanding that Carly show herself. Ewen, not knowing she was referring to Carly, complied and he dropped his towel.

After Ewen covered up, Sam explained her actions. She tried not to stare as Ewen dressed. He asked why Jason had such a high tolerance for Carly's shenanigans, and Sam said that it didn't matter at that moment; Carly's actions could kill Jason. Sam admitted she'd kept Robin's death from Jason.

Carly, dressed as a janitor, sneaked into Jason's room. He asked her why she'd felt the need to go undercover. Carly explained that Sam had banned her, but Jason asked Carly to go easy on Sam. He also sensed that Carly was keeping something from him. They argued about Sam having banned Carly, but Carly said that she had to tell Jason something important. Sam had been lying to Jason for days, she announced. Carly began to cry as she told Jason that Robin had died.

3/19 At General Hospital, Carly told Jason that Robin had perished in the lab explosion. Jason said that he had heard the explosion, but his head had started hurting, and Sam had told him that Robin was okay and that when Patrick had treated him, Patrick had merely said that Robin was gone. Jason wanted to know why he had not been told about Robin. Carly said it was because Sam would not let her tell. Jason wondered why Patrick had done the procedure on him. Carly said that Patrick had done it for Robin because Robin had gone back into the lab to get the medicine for Jason.

Carly said that Robin had gone back for the drug because she was a doctor, and that meant something to her. Carly said that Jason was Robin's friend and that meant even more to Robin. Carly told Jason not to blame himself. She said that Robin was Jason's friend, and he needed to find a way to honor that. Jason lamented that he had not had a chance to say goodbye. When he asked about the funeral, Carly told him that the service was being held that day. Jason left the hospital.

When Sam returned to Jason's room, she found Carly waiting and Jason gone. When Sam asked what Carly had done, Carly said that she had told Jason the truth about Robin and he had gone to Robin's funeral. Sam rushed out. Epiphany confronted Carly and asked if Carly was proud of herself. Carly said that telling Jason about Robin was what she'd had to do. She said that she wished that Sam had chosen differently, and she had to wonder if Jason would ever forgive Sam for keeping the truth from him.

Jason arrived at the church after the funeral was over and everyone was gone. He found a printed handout about Robin on the floor. Sam followed him in, and he confronted her about lying to him. Jason asked why Sam had not told him. Sam said that she had been waiting for the right time. Jason asked why she hadn't chosen all the times he had asked to see Robin or after the explosion when Sam had known that Robin was dead. Jason wanted to know why Sam had kept lying to him. Sam said that Jason had been dying, and she had been told to keep him calm.

Sam told Jason that if he had died, also, then Robin's death would have been for nothing. Sam said that she wanted to make sure that Robin's sacrifice had been worth it. Jason said that it was not. Sam responded that Robin had wanted Jason to be a father and to be part of his child's life. Jason said that Robin had people to live for as well. Sam said that she had been scared and afraid of losing Jason and that she did not want their baby to grow up without knowing Jason's love. Sam said that she had made the only choice she could.

Jason told Sam that it had not been her choice to make. Sam asked if he was angry because she had lied. Jason said that he was angry because she had kept lying and that she had caused Monica, Molly, Alexis, and the hospital staff to lie to him as well. Jason said that Carly was the only one who had told him the truth because he needed to know the truth. Sam said that was because Carly did not care if Jason died; she only cared to make the point that Carly knew Jason better that Sam. Jason angrily responded that maybe Carly did know him better.

3/20 At the church, Jason was curious if the doctors had advised Sam to continue to lie to him about Robin after the surgery. Sam reminded Jason that Patrick had warned them that it was best for Jason to stay calm, but Jason pointed out that it wasn't what he had asked her. Sam confessed that the initial results had indicated that Jason was improving, but she was reluctant to risk his health by telling Jason that Robin had died.

Sam tearfully explained that Jason had been close to death prior to the surgery, and that Robin had already been gone, so Sam had refused to take a chance with Jason's life after the surgery, because she had known that he would try to go to the funeral. Jason was stunned that Sam had kept quiet to keep him from attending Robin's funeral.

Sam reminded Jason that he had only woken up from the life-saving brain surgery earlier that morning. She insisted that he shouldn't have left the hospital, because he still had to undergo tests to make certain that everything was okay. Jason refused to return to the hospital, so he insisted that she drop it. Sam suggested that they go home, but Jason made it clear that he didn't want to do that either. He insisted that lying to him for his own safety didn't make things okay, and then announced that he was going somewhere to say goodbye to Robin. He warned Sam not to follow him, and then left.

Later, Sam sat in one of the pews, as she tearfully stared at a picture of Robin. "Don't look at me like that," she told Robin's smiling portrait. Sam explained that she had been trying to protect Jason, and that she had wanted to make certain that their baby knew its father. Sam was startled when someone gently put a hand on her shoulder to offer her comfort. Sam turned around and saw John McBain standing behind her. "I know you," Sam said.

John sat down in the pew behind Sam, and then admitted that he didn't recall ever meeting her. Sam insisted that she recognized him from somewhere; it was something about his eyes. John suggested that perhaps he reminded her of someone. "That's not it," Sam replied. She admitted that she was having "the weirdest déjà vu," so John decided to introduce himself. Sam didn't recognize the name, but she was certain that she knew him.

John revealed that he had been in the newspaper recently, so perhaps she had seen his picture. "Yeah, maybe," Sam conceded. John wondered if she were okay. "No, I think I just lost my husband," Sam quietly confessed. Sam was curious if he thought it were okay to lie to someone to save their life, or to spare them pain. John admitted that he was the wrong guy to ask.

Sam confided that she had lied to her husband to protect her husband and their child. John confessed that it had a familiar ring to it, prompting Sam to realize that his wife had lied to him. John clarified that she hadn't been his wife at the time, but the lie had torn him up. "It was like a stake to the heart," John added.

Jason stood on the bridge, as he confessed to Robin that he had never seen the point of wishing for things, because he believed that whatever happened, happened. However, he wished that he didn't have to say goodbye to her. Moments later, Jason heard footsteps. He looked up in time to see Elizabeth approaching. Elizabeth was surprised to see Jason out of the hospital.

Jason explained that he had tried to make it to Robin's funeral, but he had been too late. Elizabeth realized that he was there to say goodbye to Robin. He wondered if she thought that Emma would remember Robin. Elizabeth assured Jason that they would make sure to talk about Robin, and show her pictures, to remind Emma of Robin. Jason argued that it wouldn't be the same, because Emma would never know how smart Robin had been, how little things had made Robin smile, and how hard Robin had tried to do the right thing. "And now I've lost her. I've lost her forever," Jason tearfully added.

Jason confessed that Robin had said goodbye to him on the bridge before she had gone to Paris for the first time. Elizabeth sensed that Jason was very upset, so she offered to leave and to call Sam. Jason was curious if Sam had asked Elizabeth not to tell him about Robin. Elizabeth explained that Sam hadn't wanted anyone to tell Jason about Robin's death, because Sam had feared that Jason wasn't strong enough. Jason wondered if Elizabeth would have lied to him about it. "I don't know," Elizabeth admitted, and then explained that she had stayed away from him, so that she wouldn't have to make that choice.

Jason revealed that Sam had persuaded Monica, Alexis, Molly, and even Spinelli to lie to him. Elizabeth assured Jason that Sam had only been trying to protect him. Jason couldn't hide his fury. He resented that Sam had decided what everyone should say to him. Jason was also angry that Sam had decided that he couldn't handle the news regarding Robin, so he wondered how to forgive Sam.

3/21 At the church, John McBain advised Sam to give Jason some time. John explained that he had been lost for a while, but then had gotten past the pain of being lied to. He revealed that he and his wife, Natalie, were raising their son, Liam, so everything had worked out. Sam was surprised that he had a son, so John showed her a picture of Liam. Afterwards, John assured her that one lie didn't have to ruin everything. "Oh, really? You don't know Jason Morgan," Sam replied.

Sam explained that things were always black or white for Jason. John regretted that he couldn't be of more help to her, so he offered to call someone to pick her up. Sam assured him that she was fine, and then confessed that she didn't feel like she was talking to a stranger. "Maybe we knew each other a long time ago," John suggested. Sam smiled, and then changed the subject by asking if he had known Robin. John revealed that he hadn't; he had been looking for Sonny Corinthos.

John admitted that he had some unfinished business with Sonny. Sam immediately became suspicious, so she demanded to know who John really was, because she knew what kind of men Sonny tended to have unfinished business with. John was vague, but Sam remained persistent. She explained that she was a private investigator, so it was in her nature to be curious. John confided that his business with Sonny dated back to before Sam's husband had started to work for Sonny. Sam wanted to know what John knew about Jason, so John admitted that he was aware that Jason was Sonny's right-hand man.

Sam asked to see some identification, so John handed his badge to her. Sam noted that Lieutenant McBain was out of his jurisdiction. John chuckled, as he confessed that he'd heard that from several people in town. However, he added that the two people who had been killed in the car crash, which Sonny was accused of causing, had been from Llanview, and that he had been close to Cole Thornhart. Sam assured John that Jason had had nothing to do with the accident, because Jason had been in the hospital. John promised that he wasn't after Jason.

"Not yet, anyway," John added. Sam wondered what that meant, but John refused to elaborate. He offered to give her a ride home, but Sam told him that she had her car. John extended his condolences to Sam on the loss of her friend, and then advised her to be careful, because it was dark outside. Sam assured him that she wasn't afraid of the dark, like most people. She again wondered if they had met before.

"Maybe in another life," John offered. Sam chuckled, and then asked if he really believed in such things, so John admitted that he did.

On the bridge, Jason confessed to Elizabeth that he had sensed that something had been wrong after the explosion in the hospital. He then revealed that after the surgery, he had seen it in Sam's eyes that something was off every time he had asked for Robin. Elizabeth assured him that Sam had done everything that she could to save Jason's life. Jason was curious if Elizabeth knew that Robin had died for him. He insisted that Robin should have been at home with Emma, not dead. Elizabeth argued that Robin would have done the same for anyone, because it was how Robin had lived her life.

Jason was filled with remorse, but Elizabeth explained that it had been Robin's choice, so it wasn't Jason's fault, or Sam's. She urged Jason to forgive himself for being alive, because it was what Robin had wanted. Jason confessed that he was there to say goodbye, but he didn't know where to start. Elizabeth warned him that holding onto Robin wouldn't change things. Jason assured her that he knew that, but Elizabeth realized that he might have found closure if he had attended the funeral.

Jason was curious about the funeral, so Elizabeth told him told him about everyone's eulogies, but carefully avoided mentioning Maxie's meltdown. Jason wondered how Patrick was doing, so Elizabeth admitted that Patrick was struggling. She then revealed that Robin would be cremated, which was something that a child shouldn't be told. Therefore, Elizabeth had arranged to have a commemorative brick added in the hospital's courtyard with Robin's name on it.

Jason was curious how Emma was holding up. Elizabeth explained that Emma was confused, because children didn't understand death the way that adults did. Jason noticed Elizabeth's sad expression, so he realized that she was thinking about Jake. Jason remarked that the one-year anniversary of their son's death was the following day.

Jason was surprised when Elizabeth confided that Jake had loved going to the bridge, and that their son had first seen it when Elizabeth had taken the boys to a nearby park. Elizabeth told Jason that Jake had loved standing on the bridge, and gazing at the rushing water below. According to Elizabeth, Jake had acted like it was the best place on earth. "Well, he was with his mom," Jason quietly told her. Elizabeth smiled sadly, as she confessed that being on the bridge made her feel closer to Jake.

"Almost within reach," Elizabeth added. Jason thanked Elizabeth for telling him about Jake's connection to the bridge. Elizabeth reached into her coat pocket, and then pulled out a handful of dried leaves. She tearfully revealed that Jake had taken the leaves home after their last trip to the bridge. Elizabeth explained that Jake had enjoyed tossing the leaves over the bridge, so that he could watch them drift to the water. Her voice cracked, as she recalled that Jake had once asked her if she thought that the leaves would make it to the ocean.

Jason was curious what Elizabeth had told Jake. "Absolutely. They're not going to stop until they get where they need to be," Elizabeth replied. Jason wrapped his hand around hers, as she quietly admitted that she missed Jake. Jason's eyes filled with tears. "I hope you can hear us, Jake. Just hope you can feel how much we love you," Jason told their son. The wind whistled, as Jason and Elizabeth opened their hands to allow the crackling leaves to drift away. Afterwards, Jason continued to hold Elizabeth's hand, as they watched the water carry the leaves down the river.

3/22 Sam was on the phone with her mother when Jason arrived home. Sam quickly ended the call, and then told Jason that she had been concerned about him, because he had been gone all night. Jason assured her that he hadn't meant to worry her, so Sam wondered where he had been. Jason admitted that he had gone to the bridge at Blackstone Canyon. "Alone?" Sam asked. Jason revealed that he had been with Elizabeth.

Sam wondered how Jason and Elizabeth had ended up together, so Jason explained that Elizabeth had gone to the bridge, because it had been Jake's favorite place. Jason then added that it was the one-year anniversary of Jake's death. Sam assured Jason that she was glad that he'd had the opportunity to spend some time with Elizabeth.

Jason was curious if Sam would have let Elizabeth see him if he had still been in the hospital. "Of course," Sam answered. Jason had his doubts, because talking about Jake might have upset him as much as finding out about Robin's death. Sam explained that she hadn't told Jason about Robin's passing, because she had been trying to give him time to heal after the surgery. She didn't understand why he was mad at her for wanting to protect him.

Jason pointed out that Sam had lied to him, and that he didn't want her lying to him for what she thought was his own good. Sam admitted that, if she had to do it over, she would have done the same thing, because she was certain that Jason would have tried to go to the lab, even though Robin couldn't have been saved. Jason argued that it had been his choice to make, not Sam's.

Sam reminded Jason that Robin had wanted Jason to live, so Jason was curious why Sam had continued to keep the news from him after the procedure. Sam insisted that she had been trying to give him time to heal, but Jason reminded her that it was his life, and that Robin had been his friend. According to Jason, everything good in his life had started with Robin. Sam assured Jason that she had intended to give him time to grieve, but Jason wasn't satisfied, because it hadn't been her place to decide what he could and couldn't handle. Sam insisted that she had waited day after day, and night after night, for Jason to wake up, so she couldn't bear the thought of losing him.

Sam begged Jason to forgive her. Jason explained that she had taken away his power to make his own decisions, so he didn't know what to do with that. Sam offered to go to Alexis' house to give him time to think things over. Jason assured Sam that it wasn't necessary, because he knew that she had acted out of fear. Jason revealed that Elizabeth had told him that it hadn't been Sam's fault, and then admitted that he was mad at Robin for going into the lab to save his life. Jason was frustrated, because he couldn't fix that. Jason realized that Sam had lied because she loved him. Sam relaxed when Jason assured her that he loved her too.

Jason and Sam hugged, and then sat down on the sofa. Jason changed the subject by asking if there had been any more messages, or signs, from Franco. Sam promised him that nothing had surfaced since they had received the DVD. Sam wanted them to focus on their future, so Jason kissed her, and then suggested that they go to the bedroom. Jason and Sam made it as far as the stairs when Spinelli knocked on the door. Jason opened the door. Spinelli quickly figured out that Jason had heard about Robin, so he offered Jason his condolences, and then shifted gears to reveal that he had news. According to Spinelli, Franco's DVD might have been a clue.

3/23 Spinelli was concerned that the anniversary of Jake’s death and Robin’s funeral might be too much for a recovering Jason. He hesitated when Jason and Sam asked him for the details of Franco’s DVD. Spinelli was flustered and distracted, causing Jason and Sam to worry Spinelli was under too much stress. Spinelli said he was fine and revealed that Jason had been delivered at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in New York City. Jason noticed Spinelli’s continued hesitancy and demanded to know what was going on. Spinelli explained that Maxie was in a dire situation, and Spinelli couldn’t do anything to help her.

Sonny arrived, and Sam and Spinelli left. Jason lamented the choice Sam had made, to have kept him from knowing Robin had been killed. The hardest thing, Jason declared, was knowing that Robin had perished trying to save Jason’s life. Jason changed the subject to Sonny’s defense against the charges he’d shot out Anthony’s tires. Jason made it clear that he knew, in his gut, that Sonny did not have anything to do with the crash that killed Cole and Hope. “I need you to deal with a cop named John McBain,” Sonny announced.

Sam told Spinelli she knew he would not rest until Maxie was released from custody. Spinelli said that it was complicated, because Maxie had confessed to having killed Lisa. Spinelli let Sam know that he understood why Sam had kept Robin’s death from Jason. Sam returned, prompting Sonny to exit. Sam offered to go to the hospital where Jason had been born to look for clues, but Jason discouraged Sam from pursuing it. As he headed upstairs, there was a knock on the door. Sam was surprised to find McBain in the hallway.

3/28 At the penthouse, Sam looked at a picture of Jason, shortly after Jason's birth, which showed the hospital's identification bracelet. Jason walked up behind his wife, and then wrapped his arms around her. He began to nuzzle her neck, so Sam warned him that she would miss her flight if he didn't stop. Jason confessed that he could think of worse things to happen.

Sam was curious why Jason didn't want her to go to the hospital, where he had been born, for answers. Jason confessed that he didn't think that there was anything to be gained by digging into the past, and that he had thought that she had wanted to put Franco behind them. Sam explained that she couldn't find closure until she knew why Franco had left the DVD, and what Franco was trying to tell them. Sam assured Jason that she realized that Franco could no longer hurt them, but she needed to do it.

Jason insisted that the hospital wasn't going anywhere, so he wanted her to wait until he had a chance to sort things out for Sonny regarding the car crash. Sam was curious if Jason believed that Sonny were innocent. Jason explained that Sonny would have confessed if Sonny had caused the death of a child, but Sam pointed out that innocent people had been caught in the crossfire in the past. She reminded Jason of what had happened to Jax, and of the time that Sonny had fired a gun in Robin's home.

Jason continued to defend Sonny. Sam realized that Jason was loyal to Sonny, but she feared that Sonny was using that against Jason. Jason insisted that Sonny would take responsibility for a little girl's death. "No, you would admit it. You and Sonny aren't the same," Sam argued. Sam accused Sonny of not always thinking things through, so Jason suggested that Sam look at the facts.

Jason reminded Sam that Sonny had been shot in the left arm earlier in the evening, so Sonny couldn't have been driving down the road, and shooting out Anthony's tires with an injured arm. Sam agreed that it wouldn't be easy, but she insisted that it wasn't impossible. "To hit the rear wheels of a moving car?" Jason asked. Jason argued that Sonny wasn't that good of a shot. Sam remained unconvinced, because Sonny had been extremely emotional on the night of the accident, which meant that Sonny hadn't been thinking clearly. Jason wondered why Sam seemed to want Sonny to be guilty.

Sam admitted that, with the baby on the way, she had wondered what things might be like if Sonny were sent away. Sam pointed out that Jason would be free. "We'd be free," Sam quietly added. Jason was stunned. Sam explained that it would be safer, and more stable, if Jason were no longer in the mob. Jason reminded Sam that she had known what she was getting into. He was curious if perhaps that had been the reason that she had been talking to John McBain.

Sam promised Jason that John had nothing to do with it. She insisted that she just wanted to provide the best, and the safest life for their baby. Moments later, someone knocked. Jason realized that it was Sonny. Sam quickly apologized for making an issue of Jason's role in Sonny's organization before she left for her trip. Jason assured Sam that he loved her, and then asked her to call when she landed. Sam agreed, kissed her husband, gathered her things, and then sailed out of the door without acknowledging Sonny.