(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Tuesday, July 5, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Sonny and Brenda’s romantic evening is interrupted when Carly arrives with news that Jax plans to call Michael and Morgan to the stand at the custody trial. Sonny turns on Brenda when she tries to defend Jax.

Working at the brothel gives Lulu a psychological window into Luke’s motivations, but Dante is concerned that she is just hurting herself. Lulu is about to leave the brothel when Luke calls Javier.

Spinelli, believing he is the fictional Jackal, P.I., nearly goads Sonny into losing it, but Maxie diffuses the situation and assures Sonny that Spinelli will get Sonny back his frozen $20M. Later, Jackal, P.I. puts the moves on Maxie, then vows to settle the score after Anthony Zacchara roughs him up.

Anthony threatens Kristina – but Ethan comes to her rescue to her romantic delight. Later, Abby offers to pretend to be dating Ethan behind Michael’s back as a way to convince Kristina that she and Ethan are only friends. Edward loosely threatens Carly as he tries to reclaim Michael as the ELQ heir.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Carly screws up when she loses her temper in front of the court-appointed mediator.
• Patrick, Robin, Matt and Steve prepare for questioning from the board on Elizabeth’s competence.
• Ethan warns Johnny to keep his father away from Kristina.