At Finn's apartment, Finn and Chase found Gregory was stretched out on the sofa with an oxygen mask covering his nose and mouth. Violet tearfully begged her father to help her grandfather. Finn rushed to check on Gregory who was conscious but unable to move. Chase called for paramedics while Finn calmly asked Violet what had happened. Violet explained that she and Gregory had been playing a game when Gregory had started to have difficulty breathing. Violet had fetched the portable ventilator for her grandfather and placed it on him.

Finn quickly ascertained that his father was not in pain by asking Gregory to blink once for yes and twice for no. Finn praised Violet for helping her grandfather. Chase decided to take Violet to her bedroom, where she quickly fell into an exhausted sleep. When Chase returned to the living room, Finn assured his father that the paramedics were on their way, and he urged Gregory to get some rest. "We got you," Finn promised.

After Gregory's eyes drifted closed, Chase wondered what he should do about the wedding because he couldn't see himself getting married while their father was paralyzed and possibly hospitalized. Finn told Chase that it was a decision that Chase and Brook Lynn would have to make. Finn could only focus on getting Gregory help and comforting Violet. Shortly after the paramedics arrived, Gregory slowly began to regain feeling in his limbs. Finn wanted Gregory to go to the hospital to be checked out, but Gregory refused because the medical crisis was over.

After everyone left, Violet woke up and ran out to check on her grandfather. Once she was assured that he was fine, she returned to bed. Gregory vowed not to let anything like that happen again because he'd seen the fear in Violet's eyes. Finn gently suggested that they talk about it in the morning.

In the Quartermaine kitchen, Brook Lynn, Lois, and Tracy arrived home from the party. Everyone was in high spirits, and Brook Lynn thanked her mother for the special evening because it had been a great night. "Anything for my girl," Lois said with pride. Tracy agreed that it had been fun night. "But some of your friends can't hold their liquor," Tracy teased. "Not like you, huh, Grandma?" Brook Lynn asked with a knowing grin.

After Tracy grabbed a bottle of water and left, Brook Lynn confessed that she wanted to call Chase to tell him about her night, but she didn't want to bother him if he was still celebrating with his friends or wake him if he was home in bed. Instead, Brook Lynn went to change into pajamas and a robe, while Lois grabbed something to drink and worked on the seating chart for the wedding. When Brook Lynn returned, Lois explained that she had rearranged things to keep two feuding Cerullo women separated. Their conversation turned serious when Lois confessed that if she could have picked the perfect husband for Brook Lynn, she would have chosen a man exactly like Chase. Touched, Brook Lynn hugged her mother and said that she loved her.

A few minutes later, Tracy strolled in as she flipped through photos on her phone taken earlier that evening. Tracy was dressed for bed, and her hair was down, prompting Brook Lynn to ask why her grandmother was still awake. Tracy explained that she needed something to "hydrate" herself with, so she debated fetching a cup of warm milk to help her sleep or having a nightcap of schnapps. Brook Lynn reminded Tracy that alcohol wasn't hydrating. Just then, Lois' cell phone pinged with a notification. It was a text message from Chase asking Lois to let Brook Lynn know that he was on his way over.

Brook Lynn explained that she had left her phone in the bedroom, but she realized that something was wrong for Chase to pop over at that late hour. A short time later, Chase arrived and quickly filled everyone in on Gregory's medical emergency. Brook Lynn offered to call the florist and caterer in the morning to check their options in case they decided to cancel the wedding. Tracy objected because she was certain that Gregory would do everything in his power to officiate the wedding. As if on cue, Gregory called Tracy.

Gregory assured Tracy that he was better, but he explained that he had called her to make certain that Chase and Brook Lynn didn't cancel their wedding or look for a replacement officiant. Gregory refused to let his illness derail their plans, and he vowed to be fine for the wedding "even if it kills me." Tracy smiled as she relayed Gregory's message. Gregory suggested that, if need be, Tracy could lend him a hand at the wedding. Chase and Brook Lynn agreed to proceed with the wedding.

At the axe-throwing facility, Jordan launched her axe at the board and landed closer to the bull's-eye than Drew's axe. She smiled victoriously as she joined Drew at the table. When he revealed that axe-throwing had been invented in Canada by a group of friends who had been drinking and bet each other who could throw an axe best, Jordan admitted that it sounded completely made up. Drew pulled out his phone to prove it was true. Jordan noticed the photo of Scout on his phone, and she confided that she hoped Molly and T.J. had a girl because she wanted to buy her granddaughter a "ridiculous" number of dresses. Drew insisted that Jordan was too young to be a grandmother.

Flattered, Jordan admitted that she'd had more fun than expected. Drew revealed that he felt the same. They talked about Chase and Brook Lynn, and both agreed that the happy couple were right for each other. "I genuinely appreciate the reminder of the excitement that happens in a relationship before somebody gets their heart broken," Drew said. Jordan chuckled because he'd been close to saying something positive. Jordan was confident that Drew would get there eventually. Drew laughed and offered to walk Jordan out.

At a nearby table, Anna and Dex sipped their beers and discussed the evening's events. Dex appreciated Chase's invite, but he realized that it might have been a mistake to attend because several police officers had given Dex a frosty reception. Anna asked if Dex had second thoughts about joining the police academy. He assured her that if he was accepted, he would work and study hard and do whatever it took to graduate. However, it was clear to him that some police officers didn't want him to join their ranks because they resented him for working for Sonny. "The other cops are wondering what my angle is here," Dex said.

Dex pointed out that he had been in a similar situation with Sonny, and he had no desire to put himself back in a position where he was constantly suspected and undermined by the people around him. "Got it," Anna said. She explained that trust was important on the force because a police officer's life was in the hands of their partner. "So, you agree this is going to be a problem?" Dex asked. He was curious if she had changed her mind about him joining the police department. Anna admitted that she'd been in Dex's shoes, too, and she'd had to prove that she wanted the same as her fellow officers, which was to protect and serve.

Anna was confident that Dex could do the same and that he would succeed in winning people over. Anna conceded that she had initially wanted Dex to work for her because he had insight into Sonny and Sonny's organization, but she'd since been impressed by Dex's commitment. Anna assured Dex that he was a good man, and he would make a great officer. Dex thanked Anna for her support, but she warned him that he would still have to deal with Detective Bennet at the police academy. Dex assured her that he would not back down. Pleased, Anna told Dex that he was embarking on something important because society needed police officers to keep cities safe and livable.

Anna explained that there would always be a bullies, but she advised Dex not to let them get to him. Dex promised to do his best.

In another corner of the facility, Sam approached Dante and apologized for being late. As she sat down, she filled him in about Danny sneaking out to see Jason. Dante empathized with Sam's frustration, but he suggested that she take a deep breath. Sam grumbled that Jason seemed like a stand-up and solid guy, but he had broken her heart twice by falling off the face of the earth. She acknowledged the first time hadn't been by Jason's choice, but that was not true for the second time. Sam was frustrated by Jason's lack of explanation and how Jason's choices might impact Danny.

"He would be devasted if Jason disappeared again," Sam said. Dante agreed that it was a difficult situation, but he admitted that Danny shouldn't feel like he was doing something wrong by wanting to have a relationship with his father. "That's not what I'm doing. Am I?" Sam asked. Sam conceded that Danny had been having problems before Jason had returned, but she worried that Danny would see Jason as someone he could complain to about the rules that Sam had imposed. Dante was curious if Sam thought Jason would encourage that kind of behavior.

"All I know is that it's too dangerous for Danny to be around his father right now," Sam said. She explained that she and Jason had ended things because of the danger that had surrounded Jason. Sam was determined to keep her children physically and emotionally safe, and she refused to allow the danger that followed Jason back into their home and their lives. Dante opened up about his own childhood without a father and how he had wanted to know his dad and for his dad to be proud of him. Sam was glad that Dante and Sonny had made up for lost time, but she insisted their situations were different.

Dante agreed, but he reminded Sam that Danny was no longer a child and that Danny would form his own opinion about Jason. Sam confessed that a part of her was hurt that Danny saw Jason as the "cool" parent, while Sam was the one who told Danny to do his homework and to pick up his room. Dante assured Sam that it was a normal parent-child relationship, and that Danny loved her and always would, despite the rough patch.

At Molly and T.J.'s apartment, an upset Kristina stopped by to talk to Molly about the night. Kristina insisted that she'd been having fun at Brook Lynn's bridal shower. "And then Josslyn comes over, and she just starts blatantly lying about my dad," Kristina complained. Molly was curious what Josslyn had said, so Kristina explained that Josslyn blamed Josslyn's breakup with Dex on Sonny because Josslyn blamed Sonny for "everything." Molly was surprised when Kristina added that Josslyn had accused Sonny of ordering Dex to kill Cyrus while Cyrus had been in the hospital following the assault.

Molly agreed that it had been inappropriate for Josslyn to behave that way, especially at Brook Lynn's party. "I know," Kristina said. However, Molly tactfully remined Kristina that Sonny didn't have a reputation "for no reason." "I know that my dad is who he is, but to order Dex to kill Cyrus, a broken-down old man, when he's in the hospital?" Kristina asked. She was adamant that Sonny wouldn't do that.

After the sisters sat on the sofa, Molly asked if Kristina felt better. Kristina admitted that she didn't because she kept thinking about what Josslyn had said. Kristina insisted there had been extenuating circumstances that had led to Sonny beating up Cyrus, and she reminded Molly that Cyrus was no angel. Molly agreed that Cyrus was not a great guy but said Sonny shouldn't have attacked him. "No one deserves that, not even Cyrus. I know that," Kristina said.

Kristina explained that it had been a bad night for Sonny because her father had been reeling from learning that Nina had lied to him. Kristina was also certain that Cyrus had provoked Sonny, which was why Cyrus had decided not to file charges. "That's definitely a possibility," Molly carefully said. Kristina acknowledged that Sonny had a temper, but she insisted that Josslyn was wrong because Sonny would never order Dex to kill Cyrus while Cyrus was in the hospital. "He wouldn't do that," Kristina added. "You know that, right?" Kristina asked.

Kristina defended her father by reminding Molly that Sonny had done a lot of good. Molly pointed out that Josslyn wasn't in a position of power, so it was just talk. She urged Kristina not to let it get to her, but Kristina admitted that she couldn't let it go because Sonny protected his territory, defended himself and Port Charles, and never went after innocent people without provocation. "That's not who my dad is," Kristina said.

"My dad's a good person," Kristina insisted. She pointed out that Sonny supported everyone, including Josslyn. Kristina conceded that Sonny had been on edge and a little harsh lately, but she attributed it to his heartbreak over what had happened with Nina, Jason's return, and Ava living under Sonny's roof. Molly was certain that Sonny appreciated Kristina's love and support. Grateful for Molly's understanding, Kristina gave her sister a hug and left.

At Jason's apartment, Jason answered a knock at his door. It was Josslyn. She apologized for the late hour, but she explained that she needed to talk to him. "I did something that I really regret, and I think you're the only person that will really understand," Josslyn said. Jason and Josslyn went outside and sat on the back stairs as she sipped a big glass of water, which Jason encouraged her to keep drinking. Josslyn filled Jason in about her confrontation with Kristina and how she had told Kristina about Sonny ordering Dex to kill Cyrus. "That shut her up quick," Josslyn admitted.

Jason recalled Carly mentioning Dex, so Josslyn asked if her mother had told Jason how Sonny had turned on Dex and accused him of being a traitor, even though Dex had risked his life to protect Sonny. Josslyn assured Jason that Dex was not the type of person who would kill a person for money, but Sonny had had Dex so "screwed up" that he'd been able to convince Dex to kill a man that Sonny had already beaten half to death. "That's Dex's decision. Nobody can make that for him," Jason said. "It's not Dex's decision; it's Sonny's orders," Josslyn argued.

Josslyn explained that her issue with Kristina was that Kristina always defended Sonny or claimed that he couldn't do anything wrong. Josslyn was sick of hearing it, and she couldn't understand why Kristina couldn't see Sonny for who he really was. "How can she be that blind?" Josslyn asked. Jason reminded her that most people wanted to see their parents in a good light. "And maybe you're not seeing Sonny very clearly right now," he suggested. "Do you think I'm a terrible person for saying what I said to her?" Josslyn asked.

Jason assured Josslyn that she was not a terrible person. "I'm not so sure," she admitted. Josslyn shared that she'd recently vented to Carly about Sonny because she couldn't understand how Carly could support Sonny after everything he'd done, and Carly had warned her that all the hate and anger for Sonny was poisoning Josslyn. After her argument with Kristina, Josslyn realized that Carly might be right. "I should have never said that to Kristina," Josslyn said. She acknowledged that she could be cruel sometimes.

Josslyn confessed that she'd been holding back for months, and she admitted that she wasn't angry at Kristina but rather at Sonny. As Josslyn talked, she mentioned Dex's plans to become a police officer. Jason was surprised, but Josslyn explained that she was worried about Sonny's reaction. Jason agreed that Sonny would not be happy. Josslyn admitted that she still loved Dex, and she would grieve for the rest of her life if Sonny killed him. Jason explained that he couldn't predict what Sonny would do because they were no longer close. Josslyn appreciated that Jason didn't try to lecture her about being too hard on Sonny.

Josslyn asked if it had hurt that Sonny had been quick to believe that Jason had shot Dante, and if Jason hated Sonny for it. "No, I don't. I don't hate Sonny," Jason said. Josslyn was confused because Sonny had treated Jason badly when he should have known that Jason wouldn't hurt Dante. Jason explained that Sonny had never been a perfect person, but Sonny had changed. "How he's acting right now is not how he would have acted before," Jason said.

Jason and Josslyn returned inside, and Jason insisted on taking Josslyn back to her dorm. Josslyn admitted that she probably wouldn't sleep because she kept having nightmares of finding Dex dead and a smiling Sonny standing over his body with a gun in his hand. Jason promised Josslyn that he would keep a close eye on Sonny and safeguard Dex. Grateful, Josslyn thanked Jason and hugged him.

• Jason pays Sonny a visit

• Ava and Laura discuss Heather

• Nina tells Drew that they really are made for each other

• Carly warns Kristina that she won't like the answers to certain questions