What I Watched Today
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
I come in a minute late, since the news had to tell us it was raining.
Jordan tells Robert that she’s gotten the all=clear from GH. Peter is going to be released into his custody. Michael comes into the station. Jordan thanks him for coming. He says he doesn’t have much time, and she says as soon as he tells her where to find his mom and Jason, he can be on his way.
Robert goes to Finn’s office. He says they’re not the only ones with travel plans. The Bureau wants Peter on the next flight. Finn wonders how to prepare when rescuing someone you care about from faceless, nameless adversaries. Robert tells him, improvise.
Lulu visits Peter’s hospital room. She tells him that he’s lucky. The doctors are optimistic that he’ll make a full recovery. He says he has a future of hunting and pecking to look forward to. Lulu is surprised Steinmaur lets their prisoners use computers. How progressive.
Maxie tells Nina that her parents are obsessed with James, but he’d like to see his Aunt Nina. Nina says he will. Now that she’s not in fear of being locked up. She can concentrate on Crimson and her life. Maxie tells her not to take it the wrong way, but she seems upbeat to the point of covering something up. What is Nina not telling her? Nina tells her not to worry, but Maxie says the more Nina stalls, the more worried she gets. She tells Nina about Obrecht breaking out of the van, and causing an accident with Michael and Nelle. Nina asks if they’re okay. Maxie says, Obrecht escaped, Michael and Nelle are okay, but not their baby.
At the hospital, Stella tells Brad and Lucas that Wiley is a fine name; a name with substance. Lucas says he’s never been happier. Brad agrees.
Jordan tells Michael that Jason broke his mom out of Ferncliff. There were multiple witnesses who ID’d his photo. Michael says he was busy at the time. His son died. Jordan is sorry for his loss. She says it’s only going to get worse, the longer Carly and Jason stay on the run. If they contact Michael, or if he finds out anything, he has to tell her. Jordan’s phone rings. It’s Chase, saying he needs an APB on Nelle. She got away.
Nelle, now wearing scrubs – very stylish ones, I might add – goes to the docks. Josslyn steps out and grans her arm. She asks where Nelle is going. Nelle tells Josslyn that she shouldn’t be there. Josslyn says that makes two of them. Nelle says she was cleared to leave, and Josslyn says, by the police? Nelle says, no; by the doctors. Josslyn asks why she didn’t leave by the front door. She thought it seemed suspicious, so she decided to follow Nelle. Nelle asks her if she told anyone. Josslyn says, no, and Nelle asks her to keep it between them.
Finn tells Robert that he texted his itinerary to “Anna.” Someone is supposed to pick him up in San Francisco. Robert says they’ll grab him before he gets to the airport. He’ll be tracking Finn, and when he leads Robert to Anna’s captors, he’ll bring down the hammer. Finn wonders what happens to Anna while they’re waiting.
Peter tells Lulu that she’s jumping to conclusions; a good reporter knows better. Lulu says maybe she’s not as talented as he thought. Every time he set her up, she believed him. She played right into his hands.
Nina tells Maxie that you know it’s bad when your heart goes out to Nelle. Does she think… Maxie says, that Obrecht caused the baby’s death? She doesn’t know. Obrecht already has too much guilt to carry around. Maxie feels like going back to bed, but Nina says she has some positive news. Lucas and Brad got their baby. Her cousin is a father.
Stella congratulates Brad and Lucas. Curtis says they’re two lucky dads. Lucas thinks Brad is extra quiet, and asks what’s going on.
Chase comes to the station. Michael asks how Nelle got out, and he says the officer guarding her got called away. I guess that’s a euphemism for went to the bathroom. Michael noticed there were no handcuffs, and Chase says they didn’t think it was necessary. She was too weak to escape. Michael says they underestimated Nell, and Chase says they’re combing the hospital. It’s all over the news, and she has no money or friends. Michael says they can look too.
Brad gets a call. Jordan tells him that he needs to come to the station. He asks if he’s under arrest, and she says, that depends on if he committed a crime. She has some questions about his friend Nelle.
Nelle thanks Josslyn for not calling the police. Josslyn says don’t thank her yet. Nelle can imagine what Josslyn is thinking. The terrible things people are saying about her; they’re all lies. She should believe her heart. Josslyn says her heart is telling her that Nelle planned to kill her brother. Nelle says that’s what Chase wants her to believe. Josslyn says Nelle used Morgan’s memory to sabotage her mom, and played on her grief. Nelle says her mom is sick. Josslyn saw how Carly came after her, and saw her at the bottom of the stairs. Carly wanted her to die, and the baby did. Exactly like her mom wanted.
Lucas asks Brad what Jordan wants, but Brad doesn’t know. Jordan says it’s an urgent matter of public safety. Brad says he can’t help, but she says it’s not a request. She expects him there immediately.
Max texts congratulations to Lucas. She’s thrilled to see everything isn’t gloom and doom. Nina buried the lead. Nina says, speaking of which, Maxie’s desk is cold and lonely. Maxie says she stopped by, and the office was a hot mess. It was like a thirty-car pile-up. Nina says she needs Maxie back.
Peter tells Lulu it was never personal- he was in a fight for his life with his father. Lulu says he lured Faison there, knowing Jason would kill him, and he’s using his last moments of freedom to spin the story. She says she wrote a follow-up. He tells her that she has a lot of potential. The paper is lucky to have her. He tells her not to let Dante deter her, but she says if she gives up, it will be her decision. He asks if she’s considering quitting, but she doesn’t know. She wanted ot make a difference in the world for better, but when she balances it against the damage she’s caused, she’s in the red deep.
Jordan says Ava isn’t picking up; she’s sending a car to the gallery. Chase says the hospital called, and they’re sending over the security footage. Jordan tells Michael to stick around, but he says she has no right to detain him. She says she’ll think of something. Chase says he’s been working to provoke Nelle, but she’s no longer his responsibility. Michael asks if Chase is going to cuff him, and Chase says if he has to.
Nelle tells Josslyn the baby is dead, and she can’t even bring herself to say she’s sorry. She’s just repeating Carly’s lies. Josslyn says, they’re not lies. Nelle says she thought Josslyn had a mind of her own, but she’s just one of Carly’s minions. Josslyn takes out her phone to call the police. Nelle can’t believe Josslyn would do that to her after everything they’ve been to each other. They’re bonded; sisters. Josslyn calls Nelle a lying piece of trash. Nelle says Josslyn is selfish and spoiled. She’s just like her mother. Josslyn says, damn right. You messed with wrong family, bitch.
Curtis takes Stella to Kelly’s. It’s to thank her for being chill about the engagement. He’s surprised she’s not dropping hints for a kid, and she tells him not to get ahead until the vows are spoken. He says when an engagement is announced, folks come out of the woodwork. He’s hearing from all kinds of people. He got a text from his ex, Shondra. Stella says she’s sharp, gracious, and not proud; a real catch. Curtis says to tells him how she really feels. She wonders why they couldn’t make it work, and he says Shondra dumped him. The relationship was all about her, not him. He never heard from her again – until the text. He wonders what would make her reach out. Stella says he means who? He’s looking at her.
Robert promises not to leave Finn or Anna hanging. Finn asks how the surveillance works. Robert says he’ll inject Finn with a microchip that will emit a beacon. He’ll be able to hone in on Finn’s location. Finn says, that’s what people do with dogs, and Robert says, exactly. Finn just needs to allow himself to be abducted. Finn tells him not to be late, and Robert says he has a small loose end to take care of first.
Lulu tells Peter that she’s disappointed. She thought this would be more satisfying. Peter says, welcome to his world. He and Obrecht learned the same hard lesson; now it’s her turn. Revenge is empty and meaningless. It doesn’t lessen the hurt, heal the wound, or bring back the dead. It only brings more pain. She tells him that Obrecht escaped; she overpowered the driver. She talks about the fire, and says Maxie showed him mercy; she did the rescue breathing, while Finn did chest compression. Peter says it’s a compelling detail. It’s one of the things that makes her a good writer. If he was still at Aurora, he wouldn’t let her go. She says, coming from him, that’s worth nothing.
Maxie tells Nina it’s good to be appreciated, and she misses Crimson. Nina says if Maxie had been there, she wouldn’t have let things slide to the point Valentin bought loads of ads. Although there’s been a ton of reader response, wondering who the repentant husband is, and will she take him back, which is a no. Maxie says her mom has volunteered for daycare, all day every day, so she can start right away. Lulu texts that she wants to see them, and they wonder what it’s about.
Chase thanks Michael has had enough loss. He doesn’t need to add this job. Michael thinks they should both be out looking. No one knows Nelle better than them. Chase says part of him was hoping he’d be wrong, and she’s come to her senses. Then he’d feel less crazy for seeing the good in her at one time. Michael says he tried to see the good, and she exploited that over and over. It’s time for her to face the consequences.
Nelle says Josslyn wouldn’t be alive without her sacrifice. Josslyn owes her. Josslyn says the only thing she owes Nell is to call the cops. Nelle grabs the phone, and throws it. When Josslyn walks to get it, Nelle pushes her from behind. She says after everything she’s done. She saved Josslyn’s life. She calls Josslyn a little brat, and throws her down. Nelle walks away, and Josslyn gets to her feet. She goes after Nelle, and punches her. Nelle goes down.
Finn and Robert exchange glances. A dude watches as Finn gets in the elevator, then gets in with him at the last second.
Lulu thanks Nina and Maxie for meeting her. She just came from seeing Peter. Nina says she and Maxie have decided they’re leaving him behind them. Lulu would like to do same, and tells them to check their emails. There’s one from her addy at The Press. It’s the conclusion to her series on Faison, Henrik, and Nathan. She wants their approval before she gives it to her editor.
Robert tells Peter, time to hit road. Peter feels like they just went through this the other day, and Robert says, time is a great healer. The doctors say he’s fit to travel, and the WSB wants a word with him. It could be a decade or two before the discussion is finished.
Stella tells Curtis that she reached out to say hello. He says, interesting timing. She says he makes it sound like she had an ulterior motive; she’s not meddling. He says if he’d known she retired from that job, he would have thrown a party. She says she realized her intent might have been misconstrued, so she called back and left a message assuring Shonda that he was happy. He says, hence the congratulations text. Stella says Shonda is a gracious woman. Did he at least thank her?
Brad tells Lucas that Jordan wants to talk to him about Nelle. Lucas thins he’s holding back. Why would Jordan want to talk to him? Brad says they were friends before he found out what she did. Maybe Jordan thinks he might have some insight into Nelle’s life. It’s not like she has a lot of friends. He gets agitated, and Lucas tells him to calm down. Brad says he just wants to be home with Wiley before he’s taken away.
Nelle and Josslyn fight. Nelle is doing beautifully for someone who just went through a car crash, gave birth in the woods, and was just released from the hospital. Nelle kicks Josslyn, and tells her to stay down.
Chase tells Michael that he got wasted last night, thinking if he kept drinking he could answer the questions in his mind, or at least drown them out. Michael asks if it helped, and Chase says, not at all. Lulu was there to cut him off and give him a ride. He woke up on her couch with a brutal hangover. He was convinced they were doing the right thing, but keeps coming back to the same question. What if there was another way? And if they’d gone with it, would the baby still be alive?
Josslyn grabs Nelle, and slams her against a metal gate. She says Nelle will never hurt her family again. Jordan appears, and says, enough. Josslyn says Nelle tried to get away, and she stopped her. Jordan says she sees that.
Brad tells Lucas maybe he’s not cut out to be a father. Lucas asks if this is because he put a onesie on upside down. He says it’s day two, and they can spend the next twenty-eight scared, or enjoy Wiley being theirs, and believing he will be. He knows what choice he’s making. He says he’ll go with Brad to the station. Brad says he’s not taking the baby, but Lucas says he should get used to it. He’ll be bailing out a family member somewhere down the line.
Michael says Chase can’t blame himself. There were so many red flags, and he ignored them. He convinced himself that what everyone else said about Nelle was wrong. Josslyn walks in, looking beat up. Michael asks if she was in a fight. Jordan says she helped apprehend a dangerous fugitive. He asks who, and Nelle is brought in.
Lulu tells Maxie and Nina that she didn’t want to send the article to her editor with their approval. Nina says Lulu could have said more about her involvement, and Maxie says only about her rescuing Peter. Lulu thought they would criticize her for not going harder on Peter, but Maxie says, he’s not a monster like Faison. He’s done bad things, but he’s still a person. She humanized him. Maxie and Nina agree that Lulu did a great job.
Peter tells Robert that he has nothing of interest to say. Robert says, Jason would disagree. Peter says he saved Jason. All he ever did was care about the truth. Robert is sure there’s more to the story. The Bureau will extract it in their own way. Peter asks where Anna is, and Robert says she’s dealing with other things, and can’t save his sorry ass. He’ll have to do it himself.
Finn is brought into a windowless room by the guy from the elevator. He has a burlap sack over his head. The thug’s boss asks if Finn gave him any trouble, but he says nothing he couldn’t handle. The sack is removed, and Finn asks who they are. The thug punches him in the stomach, and he’s told, no questions.
Jordan says they found Nelle on the pier; Josslyn had her on the ropes. Nelle is under arrest, and she says Josslyn is just as psycho as her mother. She claims everything is hazy, but Chase says she managed to steal some scrubs, and dodge security. She says that by stalking her, he’s laid the perfect groundwork for entrapment, and she can’t wait for court. He says, not this time; he did everything by the book. Jordan is sure she’ll be offered a deal, and hopes she doesn’t take it. The victims deserve their day in court. Chase looks at Zack’s case folder.
Michael says Josslyn has injuries, but she says it was worth it. She’s sorry about the baby. He is too, and she says it’s Nelle’s fault. He says it just happened; no one is to blame. He says they named him Jonah; it means peace, and he’s at peace. Josslyn thinks they should get out of there, take out the speedboat, and get away. Michael says it sounds nice, but he has to take care of something first. They hug, and he says he’s proud of her. She says she had to do something, and he says he knows the feeling.
Lulu appreciates the endorsement, and tells Nina and Maxie the story will run tomorrow. Nina says she’s looking forward to the story coming to an end.
Peter tells Robert that locking him up is counter-productive. He’d prove more useful to the Bureau if the charges were dropped. He has information about the others. The ones who came before Jason. Patients One, Two, Three, Four, and Five.
Finn would love to say they have the wrong guy, but they went through all that trouble to get him here. The boss man tells him to just be the good doctor and take care of their very special patient.
Curtis tells Stella that he did send a thumbs-up emoji. She says, how noble. He suggests they talk about something happier. What role does she want to play in the wedding? She says she called off Shonda. Don’t push it.
Jordan reads Nelle her rights. Nelle can’t believe she’s doing this now. Jordan says she has a lot of questions, and wants to make sure Nelle knows her rights. She says the baby she was carrying is dead because of the department. She wipes her hands all over Jordan, and says there’s blood on Jordan’s hands. Chase and Michael too.
Brad and Lucas walk in with Wiley. Michael stares at the baby.
On Monday, Drew needs to set the record straight with Margaux, Carly says it will take time she doesn’t have, and Michael asks to hold Wiley.
🗽 In Other Housewives News…
Carole says goodbye to being a Housewife. Not that she was ever a housewife.
🗿 Quotes of the Week
I can’t very well marry a dentist from New Jersey! – Jackie Onassis to Truman Capote when he questioned her marriage to Ari.
You’re dressed like this amorphous blob of khaki. – Dwight (Rainn Wilson), The Office
There’s only one party worse than this one. The Donner party. And they had better food. – Sophie (Jennifer Coolidge), 2 Broke Girls
Better to aim at the stars than shoot in a well. – Worst. Fortune. Cookie. Ever.
Love works out less than Chris Christie. – Max (Kat Dennings), 2 Broke Girls
Start a discussion, not a fire. – Refinery29 on posting comments
🎢 As For Your Weekend…
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