What I Watched Today

(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)

 

 

General Hospital

Nelle and Michael don’t even know what time it is. Michael asks Nelle to write a note excusing him for being late to work.

At the hospital, Monica says what Finn is suggesting is unusual, and he tells her that the plan has to work. Hayden says they’re close to setting “them” up. They’re using stage whispers, and Obrecht is listening. Monica wonders if she’s buying it, and Finn says it’s his only chance to get his job back, so she’d better.

Ned asks if he’s interrupting Kiki and Dillon.

Olivia-F visits Nina in her office to drop off some paperwork. They talk about the wedding, but Nina gets sad. Olivia sees the divorce papers on her desk.

Jordan asks Anna what she’s doing at Kelly’s. She thought she was going to the Netherlands for Valentin’s trial, but Anna says not yet. She says the idea of testifying against someone who was her friend, and is essentially in trouble because of her – Jordan interrupts, and says it was because of Alex. She says there are people who get under your skin and take a piece of your soul, and Anna concurs.

Nelle tells Michael that they’ll never get to work, and Michael says it’s part of his devious plan. She says he’ll get sick of her, so they need to spend time apart. He says let’s try it then, and tells her to get out of bed. She starts to, but he says he misses her already.

At the hospital, Curtis comes out of the elevator and fumbles around. Monica whispers to Finn and Hayden that Obrecht isn’t an idiot, and what if she sees through it? Hayden says Curtis is very good at his job. Curtis ambles over to Obrecht, and asks where the lab is. She asks what business he has there. The others exchange looks.

Anna says that Valentin asked if she thought what was happening was justice, but she couldn’t answer because it isn’t. She says it’s damage control. The Chimera never should have existed in the first place, let alone get lost, and the WSB wants to blame him. She says he isn’t totally blameless, but doesn’t see why he has to pay for the bureau’s sins. Andre approaches and makes small talk. He asks how Curtis is, but she says they stopped seeing each other.  Jordan excuses herself, and Anna says that was awkward.

Kiki says she was just about to leave. Ned asks how Ava is, and she says it’s been difficult, but she’s hanging in there. He says if there’s anything they can do, just ask.  Ned asks Dillon if Kiki is okay. Dillon says it’s been really rough. Ned says having him must make it easier; he’s solid and dependable, and Ned is grateful for that. Dillon wonders why Ned is being weird, and tells him that this time it’s going to stick and be a permanent commitment. He asks if Ned is getting cold feet.

Olivia apologizes, but Nina says she’s getting married and should be ecstatic. Olivia says she understands that Nina is in a different place, but Nina says she doesn’t have to sympathize; she knows how Olivia feels about Valentin. Olivia says he’s not her favorite, but he’s Nina’s husband – at least for now – and she loved him. Maybe she still does.

😭 I’m going to go out of my mind. ABC broke in with some news of a shooting. I get that – people might want that information – but they even keep saying, we don’t know anything. Then keep saying nothing… Well, we never went back to the show – BUT – I was able to catch the rest on YouTube. God bless whoever posted it.

Anna tells Andre she can’t rid her head of this whole mess. She says she’s had her own indiscretions and should have ended up in prison, and now Valentin is in prison for something her sister got him to do when he thought it was her. She feels responsible. Andre says she’s being too hard on herself; it wasn’t within her control. She tells him that being out of control is her least favorite thing, and Andre says him too.  Andre asks if she’s forgiven Valentin, but she thinks sometimes there’s nothing to forgive. She says Jordan is single again, but Andre tells her not to go there.

Jordan shows up at the hospital, and Hayden steers her away from Finn and Monica. Obrecht asks Curtis what his name and business are. He tells her Curtis Curtisson – his parents had a weird sense of humor – and he’s been hired as a new IT guy. He asks to be directed to the lab, and she asks what’s going on. He says unless she wants to take it up with HR, let him do his job. She points him toward the lab, but waits a beat and follows. Finn says, good Obrecht, like she’s a puppy.

Michael tells Nelle that she shouldn’t have to worry about being late, since she’s the best assistant Nina has had. He says that Tracy set up ELQ to put ads in Crimson, and he can buy some more ad space. It’s a win-win. She calls him a superhero, and he says he just uses his powers for good.

Nina tells Olivia that Valentin gave her a family, but he’s going to be in prison now, and she’s spiraling out of control. She wishes she’d stood by him. Olivia asks why she didn’t, and she says she couldn’t get over the Anna thing. It doesn’t matter anymore though; it’s too late.

Dillon asks if Ned is going to bail. Ned says he’s not, and thanks for the vote of confidence. He tells Dillon that he’s just emotional – in a good way. He says the way he feels about Olivia and Leo, and how she brings out the best in him, he’s a lucky guy. He believes this one will be forever. Dillon is rooting for him. Ned says he always does, and asks him to be the best man.

Andre laughs, and asks why he and Anna are feeling sorry for themselves, when they could be doing something to remind themselves there’s still joy in the world. He asks if she’s up for it, and she asks if she needs to bring anything. Andre says just her toes. Methinks they’ll be doing some dancing.

Curtis messes around in the lab. Obrecht is about to go in, when Kiki startles her. Obrecht asks if she’s thought about her proposition, and asks if she knows Curtis. Kiki looks through the lab window and says he’s not her type, but Obrecht she needs to find out what he’s up to. Kiki asks how, and Obrecht says she’s not certain, but start with Finn and company.

Monica wonders what’s taking so long. She says if Obrecht is on to them, she’ll walk away with millions, and have Monica’s job. Kiki joins them, and says that she just spoke to Obrecht, and she’s desperate to know what’s going on. She asks what she should tell her, and Finn says, the truth.

Dillon says hell, yes, he’ll be Ned’s best man; he’s stoked, and nothing would make him prouder. Ned asks if they should hug it out, and they do. Michael comes in, and asks if they have a moment. Dillon asks if he pulled an all-nighter at the office, and he says, not at the office.

Nelle runs into work. She gives Nina some paperwork, and asks if everything is okay. Nina says not really. She tells Nelle that they landed the exclusive Man Landers interview. Nelle asks if she found out who he is, but Nina says it adds to the mystique to keep it a secret. Nelle thinks Nina could use some romance advice, and Nina says that it’s apparent Nelle doesn’t need any. She says that she needs sunglasses to talk to her right now.

Michael tells Ned and Dillon that they’re not public yet, and his mom probably won’t react well. Ned is happy that Michael is happy. Michael asks what he walked in on, and Dillon tells him that he’s going to be Ned’s best man. Ned asks if he wants to toast with them. They toast to the next generation of Quartermaines, may they be less dysfunctional. Ned adds a toast to family, dysfunctional or not. Olivia is watching, and she tears up, saying that everything is perfect.

Andre brings Anna to a dance studio. Called it! He goes there when he wants an emotional pickup. Anna is surprised, because he seems reserved… er, poised. He says that he thinks the same of her, and all that poise takes its toll after a while. The place is empty right now, but he wants her to imagine it on Friday nights, filled with people dancing away their demons, stress, and disappointment. Anna adds, and their inner struggles. He asks if she wants to do this. She asks who should pick the music.

Finn paces, and Hayden says Kiki has it down. Monica says Kiki knows about lying. When Hayden asks if it’s firsthand experience, Monica says it’s a long story, but not as long as the one about them involving “I’m pregnant.” Hayden wonders how she found out, and Monica tells her that she got an email from Tracy saying to take care of her and the baby. She adds that it was from Amsterdam (nod to Tony Geary), and Tracy figured it out. How is it that Monica is right there and didn’t know? Monica is happy for them, and Finn says one more reason the plan has to work. He needs to be employed when the baby comes.

Kiki finds Obrecht still lingering outside of the lab. She asks if Kiki found out anything. Kiki tells her sort of. They hired the guy to find a video file on the laptop. Obrecht goes into the lab and tells Curtis to get out; there’s a medical emergency. He gathers up his stuff, saying they don’t pay him enough for this. Kiki asks if Obrecht needs anything else, and Obrecht drags her into the lab. She tells Kiki to bring up the files.

Jordan sees Curtis in the hallway, and asks why he’s there. He pulls her aside, and tells her to shush.

Nelle tells Nina that it was their first date – dinner and a concert. Then he walked her home and kinda stayed; they just left each other. Nina says she remembers the days when being away from each other was an eternity. She says Nelle deserves to be happy, but Nelle says not everyone would agree. Nina says she shouldn’t let Carly stand in her way. Nelle says that even if she wanted to, she couldn’t. She’s head over heels. She asks if Nina wants her to file the papers on her desk, but Nina says they’re divorce papers that she still needs to sign. Nelle says she’s sorry, and Nina says it’s her life; not fun, but it’s hers. Nelle tells her that things can turn around when you least expect it; it happened for her. Nina starts to cry. She says losing her family doesn’t feel good, but Valentin might be in prison for life, so she needs to move on. Nelle says that she knows what she would choose. Nina says she’ll just sign the papers. and it will be done, and she does.

Dillon says Olivia’s timing is perfect. They were just celebrating. She calls them ridiculously cute. Dillon tells her about Ned asking him to be best man, and she says she can’t think of anyone better. She toasts to the Quartermaine men, and the women who are lucky enough to love them. She wonders who Michael’s plus one will be for the wedding, and says that whoever it is will fit right in.

Andre suggests the jitterbug to Anna, but she thinks it’s too fast. He goes directly to proposing the Macarena, but that’s a definite no. He says he’s got it, and suddenly, the disco ball and music start. He does a whole Saturday Night Fever thing, and I remember that Finola Hughes was in Staying Alive. They dance, and It’s funny watching it on YouTube, because it runs slightly fast.

Jordan tells Curtis to let her go. He says she’ll have to trust him, and she asks if he’s under cover. He says in a way. He suggests they can find another way to pass the time later.

Obrecht tells Kiki to look for a video related to Finn’s urine specimen, explaining that someone else is doing something to it. Kiki says, like tampering? and then tells Obrecht she found something. Obrecht asks if it’s about her, and if they can see what she’s doing to Finn’s samples. Monica, Finn, and Hayden step into the room. Monica asks if Obrecht has anything to say for herself. Obrecht accuses Finn of hiring Kiki, and asks if they’re going to take her word. Finn says she was the one who tampered with his drug tests time and time again. Hayden says Obrecht is right; they shouldn’t take Kiki’s word – they’ll take her own. Monica tells Obrecht that they heard everything she said – they all did. Sans his “disguise,” Curtis says, hey, doc. Obrecht says she knew there was something familiar about him. He says he thinks she knows Commissioner Jordan too, and Jordan tells her that she’s under arrest.

Nelle talks to Michael on the phone. She says Nina was cool about her coming in late, and he doesn’t have to buy extra ad space, but he says he wants to anyway. She tells him that it’s his call, and asks if anyone said anything about him coming in late. He says he’s not at work yet, and she calls him a slacker. She wants to invite him to dinner tonight. He says he has an invitation for her too – to be his date for Ned and Olivia’s wedding. She says it’s just a few days away. He tells her that he knows it’s scary making it official, but it’s a good first step. It will just be the Quartermaines, and he’s a great dancer. She says she’s in.

Olivia tells Ned that she thinks they should add Sonny and Carly to the guest list. She feels it would be wrong not to invite them. Ned says, sure; what could go wrong?

Andre and Anna continue to dance. Anna says that he should have a studio in his office. He’s glad that she enjoyed it. They kiss.

Nina tells Nelle that she’s going to the lawyer’s office. Her phone rings. She says she’ll accept the call. I’m guessing it’s Valentin calling from the pokey.

On Monday, Anna asks Andre over to her place, Jordan needs to arrest Curtis, and Sonny tells Jason he’s getting out of the business.

Quotes of the Week

Being happy isn’t about having everything in your life be perfect. Maybe it’s about stringing together all the little things. – Ann Brashares

Be brave and fearless to know that, even if you do make the wrong decision, you made it for a good reason. – Adele

You’ve heard of Doctors Without Borders? Well, we were nurses without credentials. – Sophie (Jennifer Coolidge), Two Broke Girls

🎉 Advice to send you off on your weekend…