At the Quartermaine mansion, Leo told Tracy that he was tired of eating peanut butter sandwiches made by Yuri. Olivia appeared, and she admitted that she had recently been too exhausted to cook. Tracy told Olivia that it was time to hire a cook. Olivia pushed back on the idea, and she insisted that she could feed her family.

Tracy noted that the Quartermaines had always had a cook. "You trying to kick me out of my own kitchen?" Olivia asked. "It's Monica's kitchen. Alan gave it to her!" Tracy quipped with a chuckle. After some convincing from Tracy, Olivia said that she would agree to hire a cook but only if Olivia chose the cook.

At Metro Court, Carly and Sasha greeted one another with a hug. Sasha shared that she was searching for a new place to live and work. Carly noted that Sasha had recently left Deception. "Yeah, with all the changes that were happening, it was just time to go," Sasha admitted. Carly asked if Sasha would be interested in working at Metro Court. Sasha agreed to keep Carly's offer in mind.

After Carly stepped away, Olivia appeared. Olivia told Sasha that the Quartermaines needed a new cook. Sasha said that she had always enjoyed cooking with her grandmother years earlier. Olivia asked if Sasha would be the Quartermaines' new cook. Sasha worried that she didn't have the experience to be a full-time cook. Olivia insisted that Sasha was qualified, and she added that Sasha would have her own room and board at the Quartermaine mansion. After hearing Olivia's offer, Sasha enthusiastically accepted. Olivia and Sasha were excited.

Nearby, Nina asked for a moment with Carly. Nina shared that there was an electrical problem in her office and that it had been happening more frequently. Carly scoffed, and she implied that Nina had caused the electrical issues weeks earlier when Nina had arranged for noisy repairs at the Crimson office when Carly had briefly been in charge of the magazine. Carly said she would have the electrical problem solved. As Nina turned to leave, she had a warning for Carly. "Jason may have bought the Metro Court back for you, but the person you should really be thanking... is Ava," Nina said.

Nina said that she'd only sold her half of Metro Court to Jason because Ava had insisted that doing so would cause Sonny to warm to Nina. Carly said that Ava only cared about getting what Ava wanted. "Well, in Ava's defense, not everyone has a Jason to get her what she wants. Like losing a hotel fair and square. So much for you earning the Metro Court back on your own," Nina quipped to Carly.

Carly asked if there was anything else Nina wanted. Nina shared that she had signed her divorce papers, but she warned that Ava was closer to Sonny than ever. "And from one ex-wife to another, I don't think Ava is good for Sonny. In fact... I think that she could be toxic for him," Nina said. "I don't agree with you on much, but I do agree with you there," Carly said.

At Finn's apartment, Finn escorted Gregory inside. Finn soon grew serious, and he referenced Gregory's bout of temporary paralysis the previous night. Finn shared that he believed Gregory should no longer be left alone for long periods of time. Finn added that he believed it was time to consider an in-home caregiver for Gregory. When Gregory pushed back on the idea, Finn asked what would have happened if Violet hadn't been home when Gregory had suffered his ALS attack.

Gregory argued with Finn, who remained firm that Gregory needed a caregiver. Finn asked Gregory to think of how his incident had affected Violet. Finn added that he and Gregory had a responsibility to make sure Violet felt safe in her home. Gregory accused Finn of emotional blackmail. "I know. It's also the reality that we have to accept. The bottom line, Dad, is you need help. And when I'm not here, you need a caregiver. Period," Finn insisted. "Or what?!" Gregory asked sharply.

Finn grew upset, and he left after grabbing his keys. A short while later, Tracy appeared. Tracy observed that Gregory was in a sour mood, and she asked what was wrong. Gregory told Tracy about his argument with Finn. Tracy listened to Gregory, who said that he wanted to hold on to his autonomy. Tracy agreed with Gregory, but she said she also understood Finn's concerns regarding Violet. "What is more important to you? Your pride or your granddaughter's well-being?" Tracy asked.

Gregory said that he understood Tracy and Finn's perspective on Violet. Tracy noted that Gregory would have to abide by Finn's wishes for as long as Gregory agreed to stay in Finn's home. Tracy suggested that an assisted living facility such as Turning Woods was a possibility for Gregory if independence was his top priority. After listening to Tracy's words, Gregory said that he would always choose living with his family over a room at Turning Woods.

Tracy said that she wouldn't be handling things as well as Gregory if she were in his position. "I wouldn't sit for it. I wouldn't stay. I'd run away to the far corners of the earth where my family can't find me, to help me, to care for me. And no matter how miserable and lonely I got, I'd still have my 'dignity' and my 'freedom' -- and no one to share it with. But luckily, you, my friend, are so much smarter than I am," Tracy said. "You, Tracy Quartermaine, are the smartest woman I know," Gregory said with sincerity.

At the Invader, Molly surprised Alexis with lunch. Molly admitted that she needed Alexis' advice about Kristina. Molly proceeded to tell Alexis about Kristina and Josslyn's argument. Alexis surmised that there was something more on Molly's mind than "Josslyn's crusade." Molly admitted that T.J. had become overemotional as it pertained to Kristina.

As Molly vented, she said she worried that T.J. didn't trust Kristina because he had listened to Molly's arguments and disagreements about Kristina through the years. When Molly asked Alexis to check in with Kristina, Alexis agreed. Molly and Alexis said that they loved one another, and they hugged.

A short while later, Finn had been on his way to an A.A. meeting when he stopped to ask if he could speak to Alexis. Finn told Alexis about his argument with Gregory. Finn said that he was trying to do everything he could to support Gregory, but he insisted that he had to put Violet first.

Alexis said that Finn wasn't wrong in his concerns for Gregory and Violet. Finn said that he would head back home to talk to Gregory. When Alexis noted that Finn had been on his way to an A.A. meeting, Finn said that he would attend another meeting later. Alexis calmly reminded Finn that he needed to take care of himself, and she noted that that included taking care of his sobriety.

Finn said that attending a meeting after his argument with Gregory seemed "selfish." Alexis took Finn by the hand, and she encouraged him to use the time at his A.A. meeting to give Gregory a chance to think things through. Alexis said that she believed Gregory would soon see Finn's wisdom.

Alexis added that Finn couldn't take care of his family until he first took care of himself. Finn smiled when he said that Alexis had given him good advice, and he began to chuckle. Alexis asked if Finn would like her to accompany him to his A.A. meeting. "I'd love it," Finn said warmly.

At the Jerome gallery, Laura asked how Ava felt about living with Sonny. Before Ava could answer, Sonny appeared. Sonny said cheerfully that he wanted to commission an artist to create an art piece that he could donate to the city of Port Charles. Laura surprised Sonny when she asked what had made him believe the city would be interested in his offer. Laura asked if she could have a word alone with Sonny.

Ava stepped away, but she hid and eavesdropped nearby. Laura scoffed at Sonny's "latest burst of philanthropy." Sonny said that he wanted to donate the art piece in honor of his children. Laura then confronted Sonny for having physically assaulted Cyrus months earlier. "Laura, we've been friends for how many years? And you're going to -- you're going to turn on me?" a wounded Sonny asked.

Laura claimed that she hadn't turned against Sonny and that she had only been telling him the truth about the beating he had administered to Cyrus. Sonny said that Cyrus wasn't a victim, and he said he couldn't believe that Laura didn't see how dangerous Cyrus was. Laura scoffed that Sonny was in a position to judge anyone for being dangerous. Sonny leaned in close, and he whispered to Laura. "You and I are family. We're blood. Connected through Spencer and Rocco," Sonny said.

Laura said that she could no longer look past Sonny's "lifetime of crime and violence." As Ava continued to eavesdrop nearby, Laura said that Sonny had hurt and killed people through the years. "And putting a wing on the hospital and donating art to the city, it doesn't just make all of that go away... It doesn't just disappear because you did your daily good deed," Laura seethed at Sonny. Sonny insisted that he had done far less evil things than Cyrus. "He held you at gunpoint... and I'm the bad guy?!" Sonny asked incredulously.

Laura continued to insist that Sonny had to be held accountable, and she asked what would happen when Avery and Donna grew old enough to learn about what Sonny did for a living. When Sonny said that he would do everything in his power to protect Avery and Donna, Laura asked who would protect Avery and Donna from Sonny. Ava continued to eavesdrop when Laura told Sonny to consider "doing the right thing." Laura added that the city of Port Charles wouldn't accept an art donation from Sonny. "Not while I'm the mayor," Laura said before leaving.

Afterwards, Ava rejoined Sonny. Ava flattered Sonny by saying that he had been "unfailingly generous" to the city through the years, and she mentioned the hospital wings and other things Sonny had donated to the city. Sonny said that none of those things mattered to Laura because Laura couldn't get past Sonny having attacked Cyrus.

Ava said that Cyrus had provoked Sonny, and she added that it wasn't Sonny's fault. "She thinks it was. I owned up to it, and now she wants to punish me! I've been good to Laura. I've been good to Laura for -- for so many years. And she's, you know, I thought she was loyal to me, but... guess not," Sonny said as he slowly shook his head.

• "I am starting to wonder if I've been doing it for the wrong reasons," Willow tells Michael

• Lucy insists that a screen test is in order

• Tracy has a request for Sasha

• "Lights, camera, action," Violet says with a big smile on her face