What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Yep, I missed the beginning. What you need to know is… Finn wanted Anna to talk to Maxie before they got stuck with a double-wedding, but Violet was excited, thinking she’d be able to carry two bouquets. Valentin called Anna from the MetroCourt, and asked if she had any information about Dante that could affect Charlotte. She said they’d have to talk another time, and Martin came over to Valentin’s table, saying, he agreed family was important. He thought of his clients as family, including Valentin. Jordan asked Carly where he was, and Carly said Sonny was unreachable. Jordan said she was talking about Taggert. At the bistro, Trina, Josslyn, and Cameron looked over Taggert’s medical records, but nothing indicated he was alive. Trina thought he must have had help, and suspected Epiphany was in on it. Curtis and Laura sat outside the Mountain Landing Long-Term Care Facility, and Curtis said there was so much security, they’d have to be creative to get inside. He saw some carolers, said he had an idea, and got out of the car. And then…

Anna says she knows Violet wants a fairytale wedding, but she and Violet’s dad have been talking about something different. Violet says, a double wedding. That’s what daddy said. Anna says, a double wedding doesn’t necessarily mean twice the cake and flowers, or twice the fun. Finn suggests, it’s twice the headache, and Violet asks if fun gives him a headache. Anna says, sometimes. Maxie and Peter want to share their big day with them. Violet asks if that means she doesn’t get to be a flower girl, but Anna says she definitely does. They’re just working out the details. The actual ceremony is complicated. Violet asks why it’s so complicated, when the doorbell rings. Anna distracts Violet with bridal magazines, and Finn answers the door. Chase and Gregory come in, and Gregory says he thought he’d surprise his granddaughter, and bring her a present. Violet runs out, and says, grandpa, guess what? Daddy and Anna are going to marry Maxie and Peter. It’s going to be so much fun, daddy is going to get a big headache.

Carly tells Jordan, Taggert is dead. She heard he was buried in Texas with full honors, including bagpipes and a flag. Jordan tells her not to waste her time. She knows Taggert survived, and was taken from the hospital. Carly asks what makes Jordan think she knows anything, and Jordan says, he’s hiding somewhere. He had to have the help of someone else who wanted to take Cyrus out as much as she does. Like Carly’s husband. Carly says, interesting theory, and Jordan says, Trina is looking to prove he’s alive, and Carly says she knows how hard it is to let go, but Trina will make peace with it one day. Jordan says, she’s not working alone. She’s getting help from Cameron and Josslyn.

Cameron says he gets where Trina is coming from, but Josslyn wonders why she’s taking Cyrus’s word for it. He lies like breathing. Trina says she knows who and what Cyrus is, and Josslyn asks why she’s willing to take his word. He had no proof; no pictures or videos. What if he’s jerking her around because he enjoys watching her suffer? Trina says she’s nothing to Cyrus, and Cameron says Cyrus kidnapped her because she’s Taggert’s kid. Josslyn says Cyrus blames her father for framing him and sending him to prison. Trina says, he didn’t do that, and Josslyn says she’s not accusing Trina’s father. She’s talking about what she believes Cyrus’s motive would be to lie. Maybe it wasn’t enough revenge to have killed Taggert. Maybe he wanted to torture Trina by giving her hope that he’s secretly alive. Trina tells them, everything they’re saying makes sense, but she’s not just going on Cyrus’s word. She’s going on her instinct. In her heart, she feels like her dad is alive.

Valentin says maybe Martin doesn’t remember so well. Martin doesn’t work for him anymore. He was fired. Martin says, in the heat of the moment. He didn’t take it personally. Valentin says he should have. Martin offended him. He’s remarkably tone deaf. Martin says, if Valentin expects him to beg for forgiveness, he is. Mea culpa. Maximum culpa. Valentin says Lulu is the mother of his child, and he’d never actively wish for anything that would harm his little girl. Martin says he understands that now. Lulu’s misfortune put Nina square in Charlotte’s orbit by extension. It’s just a coincidence. He sees there’s nothing that can convince Valentin to give him a second chance, so he won’t waste Valentin’s time. He starts to leave, but Valentin calls him back.

Curtis comes back to the car, where Laura is waiting. He says he’s three degrees from hypothermia, and she says, it is December in Vermont. Where did he go? He says he blended in with the carolers to get a better look at the facility. It’s a private hospital, and has more security cameras than the house on Wilson. Laura says, interesting. What about them? How do they get in? He says, the only way to get beyond the gate is if you’re staff or family… or a patient. Laura asks if it’s time to go to Plan B.

Violet thanks Gregory, and Gregory says, so a double wedding? Chase says he’s sure the four of them will be very happily married to each other. Finn says, Violet is a little mixed up. It was Maxie’s idea. Anna says she thinks it’s a good way to bring the whole family together. Chase thinks it’s super cool. Maybe he’ll bring a plus one. Violet asks what that is, and Anna says, it’s when a guest brings another guest. Violet asks if her grandpa is going to bring a plus one, and Finn says he thinks grandpa’s wife can’t be there. She has a big job, and she has work to do. He knows they’ll meet someday, and Violet says she hopes so. She asks if he has any pictures.

Carly tells Jordan that Trina, Cameron, and Josslyn are best friends. They’re together all the time. That doesn’t mean they’re trying to prove Taggert is alive. Jordan says Epiphany tipped her off. She saw them, and Taggert’s medical records were hacked into at GH. She knows they’re friends, but they could upset the wrong people. Carly says, they’re reacting to a situation someone else put in motion. Jordan says she wants to arrange a meeting, but Carly says, Sonny is unreachable. Jordan says she needs a face-to-face before someone gets killed. Carly makes a call, and says, don’t say a word. Just listen.

Trina says she knows it sounds crazy, but when Cyrus told her, something clicked. It was like he was confirming something she already felt in her heart. Josslyn says she can understand, but wants Trina to ask herself if the feeling that her father is still alive is instinct or a wish. She wishes Morgan was still alive, and still plays mind games to convince herself he survived, but she realizes if he was alive, he’d come home. Doesn’t Trina think her dad would? Trina says, not if he’s in hiding. Cameron asks, who from? and Trina says, Cyrus. He asks why she would trust a word out of that dirtbag’s mouth, and Josslyn says, they’re friends, and they’ll back her as far as she wants to go, but when Cyrus told her, what if it’s what she wanted to hear? Josslyn’s phone dings, and it’s a message from Carly. MetroCourt. Now. She says her mom wants to meet at the MetroCourt. Now. Trina asks if she said why, and Josslyn says, no, but when she adds now, it’s never a good thing.

Valentin tells Martin, sit down. Martin may lack sensitivity and social polish, but he makes up for it with his legal expertise, and willingness to push the legal envelope. Martin asks if he’s forgiven, and Valentin tells him, he didn’t say that, but he’s rehired. Martin appreciates the second chance. It just so happens, he has Valentin’s paperwork with him; it just needs a signature. Valentin says, if Martin ever again insinuates he wants to profit from the misfortune of his child, he’ll tear up the papers up. Martin says before they resume a professional relationship, Valentin should know something about his private life that won’t stay private much longer.

Curtis stands reception desk, but the nurse doesn’t even look up from the computer. She says if it’s about Mr. Somebody, he had his meds. Curtis says, if this is how they admit an important patient, maybe he should go elsewhere. He introduces himself as Dr. Ashford, and says his patient requires immediate attention. Laura sits in a wheelchair, looking catatonic.

Finn tells Violet that he doesn’t have any pictures of his dad’s wedding to Jackie, and she asks if he didn’t have a camera. Gregory says Finn doesn’t have a photo because he wasn’t there. Violet asks, why not? and Gregory tells her, because he’s a doctor, and always on call, but he has a photo on his phone. He shows her, and says, memories fade, but it’s important to keep a reminder of when things were new and hopeful. Chase asks if Jackie isn’t beautiful, and Violet says, almost as beautiful as Anna. Chase says he remembers that picture. When he would look at it, he thought that’s not his mom’s normal smile. Finn suggests Violet offer Chase and Gregory some of the cookies she baked with Anna earlier. Maybe her grandfather will trade her a story for a cookie. Gregory says, that’s a deal he can’t pass up. He’s sure he has some stories Chase has never heard. They head for the kitchen, and Anna tells them, don’t forget about the milk. When they’re gone, Finn asks if that was as awkward as it seemed. Anna says, maybe, but it did make sense to her. She thinks she knows why the photo upset him.

Curtis calls Laura Mayor Collins, and says he’ll stay by her side until he’s sure she’s in the right place. He asks for the Chief of Staff, saying, he only talks to the top people. A doctor comes out, and asks how he can help Curtis, and Curtis says he brought a patient who needs care, but apparently, they weren’t expected. The nurse says she’s received no paperwork on a new patient, and the doctor says he knows nothing about a Dr. Ashford. Curtis says, this is simply unacceptable. His patient is the mayor of Port Charles, New York. She was traumatized by a recent tragedy involving her daughter. She’s relapsed with a condition they thought would no longer haunt her. The doctor says he can’t admit her without a referral, and asks if he needs to call security.   

Valentin tells Martin, he’s been around the block a few times; it takes a lot to shock him. Does Martin have multiple sister wives? Did he pay someone to pass the bar for him? Is he into leather? Martin says, it’s nothing to jest about. It involves his family. Valentin says he knows nothing about Martin’s background, and Martin says he seldom mentions it. He’s worked hard to build his own life and reputation. Another member of his clan has put roots down in Port Charles. Valentin asks if he knows this man, and Martin tells him, as he said, he realizes he’s lucky Valentin gave him a second chance, and he’s well aware he won’t get a third. He doesn’t want Valentin to hear it from anyone else, and the truth is going to come out one way or another. His brother is Cyrus Renault.

Cameron tells Trina that Josslyn made it to the MetroCourt. He hopes she’s not in too much trouble. Trina says, right now, they have to focus on finding her dad. It seemed obvious that as weird as Epiphany was, she knew something. Cameron asks, if her dad is alive, why hasn’t he sent a message to her, instead of leaving her suffer? She says she doesn’t know, but it’s probably a good reason. She thought Cameron said he wanted to help, and he says he did and he does, but Trina says it seems like he and Josslyn just want to forget the whole thing.

Josslyn tells Carly, she got there as fast as she could. Is she in trouble? Carly says, have a seat. Josslyn is going to talk to her, and tell her everything; not give vague answers or lie by omission. She needs the truth. Josslyn asks if she gets to know what the conversation is about, but Carly says, it’s not negotiable. Why were she, Cameron, and Trina snooping around at GH, and asking questions about Trina’s father? Epiphany saw them. Why were they looking up Taggert’s medical records? What were they hoping to find? Josslyn says, okay, fine. They were looking for proof that Trina’s dad is still alive.

Jordan looks around with a flashlight at the park. Taggert comes out, and says he understands she wanted to see him.

Curtis says, security? Is the doctor actually threatening him? He’s going to be answering questions from the governor of New York. He’s a friend and personally interested in the mayor’s case. Laura moans, and Curtis says, she’s clearly upset. He tells them to look for a referral from Dr. Kevin Collins from General Hospital in Port Charles.  He’s also the patient’s husband, and more than a little concerned that she gets the proper care. The nurse checks the computer, and says, there it is, and Curtis says his patient needs priority care. If she doesn’t get comprehensive treatment, her condition will worsen, and could become irreversible. The doctor says they’ll admit her immediately.  

Finn tells Anna that he needs to get a cookie, and she says, when the subject comes up, he shuts down. It’s obvious that at the least, the photo brought up painful memories. She thought he’d be over this already, and believes there’s more to it. He asks what she’s suggesting, and she says, Gregory is staying there, and the more time he spends in Port Charles, Violet is going to notice the tension between him and his father. Violet is smart, and the more Finn shuts down, the more Violet is going to get curious. Anna says he doesn’t have to tell her, but maybe he could talk to Chase, or a therapist. Whatever it is, he can’t pretend it’s not there, and bottle it up.

Valentin says, Cyrus is Martin’s brother? Apparently, he’s not the only one with disreputable relatives. Martin says Valentin could try not to enjoy it so much, and Valentin asks if they’re close. Martin says they share the same DNA, but not much else. He wasn’t surprised that, allegedly, Cyrus went to a life of crime. He single-handedly convinced Martin to go into law. Valentin says Martin is a regular Atticus Finch, and Martin says he’s aware of the alleged drug trafficking, Cyrus being exonerated, and it coming out that he was framed. Cyrus has been working hard to rebuild his reputation as a philanthropist at GH. As far as the public is concerned, Cyrus is above reproach, but that shouldn’t matter. Cyrus isn’t Valentin’s attorney. He is. Valentin says Martin isn’t his attorney yet.   

Josslyn tells Carly that Trina said she’d look with or without her, and it’s better Trina’s not alone. That’s when Cameron came on board. Carly asks if she realizes they illegally hacked into hospital records, and Josslyn says, Cameron was using his mom’s work laptop. Carly says, that doesn’t make it less illegal. Josslyn says she couldn’t turn her back on Trina, and Carly asks, what made Trina think Taggert is still alive? Lives could be at risk, including Josslyn and her friends. Josslyn needs to tell her. Josslyn says she can’t.

Cameron says he knows Trina is hurting, and knows she wants to believe her dad is alive. He completely understands; he wishes Franco was fine and healthy. Trina says she knows he’s hurting too, but she talked to Ava, and she said not to worry; Franco is a survivor. He thanks her, and says he hopes her dad is alive and out there somewhere, making his way back to her. He asks if she wants to go over the medical file again, but she says she thinks they’ve done enough for tonight. There’s somewhere else she has to go. He asks if she wants him to come, and she says, thanks, but no. It’s somewhere she has to go alone.

Jordan says it’s good see Taggert… she thinks. It’s hard to get in touch with him. He says he ditched the burner phone she gave him, and knows he promised to stay away, and she says, but here he is. Cyrus is a threat to the people they love, and a lot of people are in danger, including Trina. He says he’s been careful that no one saw him since he got back, but she says Trina and her friends are getting suspicious. Why after all these months, unless someone tipped them off? He says, it’s not possible… unless… She asks, who is it who saw him?

Laura lies in a hospital bed, and Curtis says she gave a scarily convincing performance. She says he’s not so bad himself. He’s very believable as a doctor. He says his award will be finding something they can use against Cyrus. He asks if she’s okay, and she says she’s not sure. She was thinking about the time she was really in a wheelchair, and used it to make her condition seem real more. She remembered more, and when she put it into her performance, the more real it got, and she got scared. He says, it’s not real; keep telling herself that. She says she does regret involving Doc, but he says he’s sure Doc understands how much is riding on getting the goods on Cyrus. He gives Laura a phone, and says his numbers are already programmed into it. She says, if anyone by the name of Florence Grey is in there, inform her, no matter what it takes.

Finn tells Anna, he resented his father moving on from his mother’s death so quickly. He was young, angry, and said things he shouldn’t have. As the wedding day came closer, he didn’t want it to happen. He felt it was an enormous betrayal of his mother, but should he blame his father for wanting to move on with his life? She asks if he should blame Jackie, and he says, it’s been so long, he doesn’t know. Without Jackie, there would be no Chase, and having his brother in his life is a good thing. He doesn’t know how to bridge the distance he created between him and his dad. She says he can’t change the past, and his father and Jackie are separated, after decades of being married. She imagines he could use someone to talk to. Finn says Gregory is better with kids, and Jackie is Chase’s mother. He doubts he can talk to him about his parents’ marriage falling apart. She says, whatever baggage Finn is carrying from the past, can’t he put it down for Violet’s sake? Violet, Gregory, and Chase come back, and Violet says grandpa told her another story. Tell it again. Gregory says, it’s getting late, and he thinks he overstayed his welcome. He should call it a night. Violet hugs him, and Finn asks him to wait. There’s something he needs to say.

Valentin says, before he signs, he needs to ask Martin one thing. Is he also his brother’s attorney? Martin says, Cyrus went one way, and he went the other. He literally spent years having as little to do with his brother as humanly possible. Thankfully, Cyrus returned the favor, and kept quiet. Valentin asks, what changed? and Martin says, the more Cyrus emerges, the more people talk, and the more questions are asked. Valentin says, and the more enemies Cyrus makes. Martin says, he’s walking a dangerous tightrope. CEO, alleged drug lord; when and if he slips, Martin doesn’t want to be near the fallout. It wouldn’t be in the best interest of his clients. Is that a good enough answer to get Valentin to sign?  

Carly says, Josslyn can’t tell her? and Josslyn says she gave her word. Carly says, Taggert was shot to death. The police think it was Cyrus, and so does Sonny. Cyrus is a very dangerous man. If Josslyn wants to help Trina, she has to tell Carly, what makes Trina think her father is still alive?

Trina sits on a bench in the park that bears the inscriptions: In memory of those who gave their lives in the line of duty. She remembers watching kites with her father, who says he’s not much good with kites, but with planes… He shows her a paper airplane, and asks where she wants to go. She suggests Morocco. They could ride a camel. He says he hears camels are temperamental. How about a tropical island like Bora Bora? She says, it doesn’t matter, as long as she’s with him. They hug, and he says, all right. Bora Bora, here we come, and he launches the paper airplane. Trina sits on the bench and cries.  

Taggert tells Jordan, somebody did see him. She asks, when? and he says, Halloween night. The guy on the pier the night of the Nurses Ball; the one who shot him. She asks if Taggert knows him, and he says, he’s the guy who ran the bar. Sonny said his name is Julian Jerome. She says, Julian knows he’s alive? and he takes it that Julian isn’t a friend of hers. She’s not sure Sonny can keep Julian quiet, and says Taggert’s daughter is under the impression he’s alive. She wonders how the information got to Trina. He’s caused enough trouble. He needs to leave, and stay away. It’s her job to get answers, and keep Train safe. He needs to trust her.

Curtis tells Laura, he’ll do his best to prove Florence is a patient there. In the meantime, it’s up to her. She says, don’t worry; she’s got this. The doctor walks in, and Curtis asks if Laura will be okay if he goes, but she just stares. Curtis tells the doctor to take good care of her, and leaves. The doctor says he has something to make Laura’s transition easier, and takes out a syringe. Seriously though. They didn’t think she’d be given any medication? That was my first thought.

Finn tells Gregory, if he can put up with a double wedding, the least Gregory can do is be there to see it. Gregory says he already promised Violet, and Finn says he figured. He just wanted Gregory to know he’d like him there too. Gregory asks Violet for one more air kiss, and she blows it to him. She wishes her mommy could be at the wedding. If she’s not, it will be sad.    

Josslyn asks Carly not to tell Sonny. It will just make it worse for Trina. Why can’t Carly trust her? Carly says, for the same reason Josslyn thinks she’ll be safe, Carly thinks the opposite. She’s putting them at risk. She can help, but Josslyn has to tell her who told Trina that Taggert is still alive. Now. Josslyn says, okay, fine. It was Cyrus. Carly looks astounded.  

Trina gets up, and starts to leave, but then stops. She says, dad?

Martin tells Valentin, as a former and future client, he can assure Valentin won’t regret it. Valentin says he’d better not.  

Curtis checks the facility computer, and sees Florence Grey (apparently the correct spelling) is listed. He steps away, before the nurse comes back. He tells her that he’s sorry he was so demanding. He just wants the best for his patients, but he has everything he needs now.

Laura looks at the needle.

Tomorrow, the doctor tells Laura it won’t hurt one bit, Jordan tells Trina that she’s setting herself up for disappointment, and Portia holds Ava responsible.

The Haves and The Have Nots

When we last left, Jim and David found Hanna upstairs with the Cryers’ financial documents. Hanna refused to hand them over, but didn’t say why. David called the police, and when an officer showed up, Hanna revealed the documents that said she’d been given power of attorney.

Jim says, is she kidding? but David says, the paperwork looks right. Jim asks, what lawyer drew up the papers? and David says, Marty. Jim asks if it was filed in court, and David says, Judge Ross signed off on it. The officer says, if it’s a civil matter, they need to work it out another way. David says Hanna assaulted him, and Hanna says she was defending herself. The officer asks if David wants to press charges, but he says, no. She asks if Hanna does, and David says, she hit him, but the officer says, Hanna said he touched her. She tells them she’s leaving, and Jim says. thanks so much for her assistance. Hanna says she’s leaving with the paperwork. After they’re gone, Jim says everyone has gone mad. His wife made the maid the executor. Kathryn gave her power of attorney. Dammit! Why the hell did she do that? David has no idea, and Jim says, the women have lost their damn minds. David says they’ve all lost their minds, and tells Jim to go upstairs and lie down, but Jim says he needs to talk to his wife. David says, tomorrow, and Jim says, no, now. David says he’ll drive, but Jim says he’s fine, and drains his drink. He tells David to go talk to the Malones. Find out what’s going on in that part of his damn life.

A guard calls for Kathryn, and she says, let her guess. She has another visitor. He takes her out and brings her to where Jim is waiting in the visitor room, nursing his shoulder. Kathryn comes in, and sits across from him. He asks, what’s wrong with her? and she asks if he came to tell her that she’s getting out. He says he came to ask what the hell is wrong with her? She gave Hanna power of attorney. Kathryn says she did, and Jim says she gave Hanna power over everything, her money and her people. That woman is going to screw her over. Kathryn says, she won’t, and Jim says she’s insane. Kathryn agrees that she is, since she married him, and I laugh. Kathryn asks why he’s so upset. Did he think she was going to give him power of attorney? He says he’s her husband, and she says, with an iron-clad prenup. He tells her, it’s the stupidest, most ridiculous thing she’s ever done, and she says they’re being sued. She had to protect everything. He says, by giving the maid… She tells him not to call Hanna that, but Jim says, that’s what she is. Kathryn says, Hanna is her friend, and he says, whose son still owes him $8 million that he stole. Give him power of attorney. Marty is on his way to draw up the papers. She refuses, and he says she’ll see. Hanna will screw her over. She says what’s bothering him is the fact that he has to ask Hanna for money. He says, so does she, and she says, so what? He tells her again that Marty is on his way. He’s going to get that power of attorney. Understand? She says, get hell out, and calls for the guard. She says she needs to go back to her cell. Jim tells her to keep her ass in the chair. If she doesn’t do it, he’ll make Hanna give it to him. She knows him. She tells him, take his best shot, and he says he will. She says, be careful. The last time Hanna whooped his ass. On her way out, she hits his shoulder. When she’s gone, he yells, this is not a game. Everything she has, and everything she’s going to have will be gone, because she trusts a maid.

Jim arrives home, where Don and John are waiting. He asks how long Don has known him, and Don says, a long time. Jim asks John the same thing, and John says, 23 years. Jim asks if they’ve ever seen him angry, and no  surprise, they say, yes, but he says, not like today. Don asks if it’s about the power of attorney, and Jim says, no. It’s about the tooth fairy. Don says they have nothing to do with it; it was his wife. Jim says, they couldn’t warn him? John says, he was in the hospital. They were as blindsided as he was. Jim says he knows this bitch will screw him over, and Don suggests they go to Marty, but Jim says, Marty signed the paperwork that got him there. Maybe he can get a loan. Don says, Hanna would have to co-sign, and Jim asks how he’s supposed to live with no money. John says his wife is paying the bills, but Jim says he needs his own money. Help him in getting a loan. Don asks, with what? Everything is in his wife’s name, and the maid… Jim says, Hanna has to co-sign. He asks, what about Lloyd? but Don says that’s not possible either. Jim tells them, get the f*** out of his house. They leave, and he says, go to Hanna for a co-sign? He’s not going to her for any damn thing.

Madison is sleeping when Colby comes in and gets in the bed, fully dressed. Madison asks what he’s doing, and Colby says his head hurts; he’s lying down. Madison says, get out of his bed, and Colby asks, where did he go? meaning Jeffrey. Madison says, he’s seeing a friend, and Colby asks if he’s sure it’s just a friend. Madison says he is, and Colby tells him, when he said that, Madison never believed him. Madison says, that’s because Colby is a lying whore, and Colby says, ouch. Catch a guy once, and Madison never lets him forget it. Madison says it was more like twelve or thirteen times, if he remembers right. Colby says, touché, and Madison says Colby knows he loves him. He asks Colby, what’s up? and Colby says, one of his johns got rough with him. Madison asks when he’s going to be done with this stuff, but Colby says he’s having fun. He calls Madison Judge Madison, but Madison says, that’s not him. Colby says, then lay off. Madison says he’s worried about Colby, but Colby says, don’t. It’s like Madison painting. Nobody wants to buy someone’s paintings unless they’re dead. He does what makes him happy. His john just didn’t realize he’s a bad bitch. He asks if they can stop now. He hears Madison. Madison says, good, and Colby asks when Jeffrey and Madison are going to talk about the sh*t they’ve swept under the rug; it’s a lot of sh*t. Jeffrey comes in, and Colby asks if he wants to join them. Jeffrey says he’s good, and Colby says they’re not doing anything. He tells Madison that Jeffrey is jealous, and Madison says, get out of his bed. Colby leaves the bedroom, and Jeffrey lies down. Colby asks if they want dinner. He makes a mean steak. Jeffrey starts to say, yes, but Madison shakes his head, and Jeffrey says, they’re good. Colby wonders what that bitch told him, and Madison says that he can’t cook. Jeffrey thinks he should go home, but Madison asks him to stay. He knows Colby is a lot, but Jeffrey says he likes Colby. Madison asks, what is it? and Jeffrey says his mom. Anyone he gets close to… Madison asks if Jeffrey is going to spend his life not getting close to people because of his mom. Jeffrey says, it sounds terrible, and Madison says, stay; hang out. Jeffrey says, all right, and Madison says, don’t have sex. Jeffrey asks what kind of guy does Madison think he is? and Madison says, he’s new. Jeffrey says he’s happy, and tells Madison, it’s good. Really good.

Sitting in a bar, Gretchen makes a call to Oliver. He says he finally got Landon out of the way. He’s out of town. She asks, for what? and he says he doesn’t know. He’s just glad Landon is gone. Can she come over? She says she’s having a drink, and he says, Charles is there alone. He needs get Charles into her. She says he’s got to drop this, and he says he knows she can do this. She says she’s not his whore, but he says she knows what needs to happen. He needs to get them together, then they can make power plays. Think of what they could do. She asks why Oliver doesn’t sleep with him, and he says he’s not Landon. Does he need to have his dad call her dad? She asks if he’s really stooping this low, and I wonder, how old are we? Fourteen? He says he wants them to be in power, but she says she doesn’t want to see Charles because he doesn’t want to see her. Oliver asks if Gretchen didn’t sleep with him, and she says, he spoke about Candace the entire time. Oliver wonders what Candace has that Gretchen doesn’t, and she says she doesn’t know, but she doesn’t have it. He says, just come over, and she says, okay.  

David goes to the Iron Bone, and tells Sandy that he’s there to see Vinny. Sandy says, Vinny ain’t seeing nobody, but David says, tell Vinny who he is. Sandy repeats, Vinny ain’t seeing nobody, but Vinny says, let him through. David follows Vinny to the back office, and tells Vinny that he’s Judge Harrington. Vinny says he knows who he is, and Vinny asks how David knew he was there. David says Vinny is a hard man to find, and Vinny asks, what’s going on? David says he needs to talk with Vinny. May he sit? Vinny gestures to the chair, and asks, what brings him there? Is he okay? David says, he’s fine, and Vinny? Vinny says, since the accident, he gets by day by day. A lot of people want him dead. David says he’s sure that’s not the case, and Vinny asks how Jim is doing. He heard Jim got shot. David says, he’s okay, and Vinny asks, what’s going on? David says he’d like to discuss a matter, and Vinny says, obviously. David asks how Vinny’s nephew is, and Vinny ask, which one? David says, Mitch, and Vinny says, he’s good; why is David asking? David says he met Mitch before, when he was working with Benny. Vinny asks, what’s his point? and David says, Mitch helped Candace as well. Vinny says, Candace helped him, and David says, so Vinny is protecting her? Vinny says he owes her a favor or two. Why? David says he’s just trying to understand… and Vinny says he doesn’t like this beating around the bush thing. David says, Candace took something that belongs to Jim, and he wants it back. She told him that she or her brother can’t be touched. Vinny asks, who said that? and David says, apparently, she was told by Vinny’s nephew. Vinny says, okay, and David asks if it’s true. Vinny wonders if David is questioning the word of his family, but David says, not at all. He’s just trying to advise Jim. Vinny says he’ll talk to David later, and David thanks him and leaves. Vinny picks up the phone, and tells Andy to get Mitch down there right now

A young girl is brought into the jail by the guards, and she’s nearly hysterical. They put her in the cell next to Kathryn. She sits on a bench, and cries. Kathryn asks, what happened? and she says her kids dad had them taken away, saying she’s unfit. He has friends in the police department. Kathryn asks if she’s unfit, but she says, not at all. She took them away, and left. Kathryn asks why she’s there, and she says, because he has custody. Kathryn wonders why a judge would grant custody if she’s fit, and tells the girl that she can trust her. She’s not like the other… people in there. She’s Kathryn Cryer. The girl says her name is Gina, and Kathryn says Gina looks like her daughter. Gina hopes Kathryn’s daughter protects her children better than she has, and Kathryn says, she’s dead. Gina says she’s sorry, and Kathryn asks why she can’t protect her kids. She says she found out the kids were being abused by a developer. (She was crying so much, it was unclear where he fit in – if he was her a husband, or a friend of the husband, or what.) She says she and the children saw him, and ran. He went to the court, and paid a judge. Kathryn asks what the developer’s name is, and Gina says, Patrick McWallis. Kathryn says he built her hotel, and Gina asks if she knows him. Kathryn says she does, but they’re not friendly. Gina asks how people with money do this, and Kathryn says, there’s a lot of things money can do. Gina says, except protect a child from a predator, and Kathryn says she can help Gina. Gina asks, how? and Kathryn says she may be wearing orange, but she still has a few favors she can call in. If she can get to a phone, she thinks she can help Gina get her kids back. She asks how long Gina is in for, and Gina says her mom is trying to post bail. Kathryn says, let her see what she can do. It’ll be all right. She calls for the guard.

Justin tells Tanner that he’s telling the truth, and Tanner says, the guy came to him? Justin says, yeah; he’s not lying. Tanner asks why he called, and Justin says, because he needs help. Tanner says he’s a man. He doesn’t need help; he is the help. Justin says he’s sorry, and Tanner says he’ll get Justin straight. There’s a knock at the door, and Justin wonders who it is. Veronica’s French thug comes in, and says he has a business proposition for Tanner. He’s there for his client. Tanner tells him, get the hell out, but he says his client just wants to talk to him. Justin asks, why? and Tanner tells him, shut up. The guy says it will be worth Tanner’s while. It’s a good thing. Tanner wonders why she’d want to talk to him, Justin says, she’s crazy. She’s going to lie. Tanner says, and tell him something Justin doesn’t want him to hear? Justin says, she’s the one who did this to him, and the guy asks, will Tanner talk to Veronica or not? Tanner says, okay, and gives the guy his phone number. Justin says, it’s a bad mistake, and the guy leaves. Tanner says if he finds out Justin is lying about what he’s doing, he’ll kill Justin him himself.

Oliver does paperwork, and Charles walks in. Oliver starts to hand Charles the phone, and says, Gretchen… but Charles says, no. Oliver says, Charles didn’t know what he was going to say, and Charles says he’s having a massage, and doesn’t want to be disturbed. He goes into another room, and Oliver call Gretchen, who says she’s almost there. Oliver says Charles definitely won’t see her, but she says she’s coming anyway. She’s driven all this way. He says, okay. He’ll let the Secret Service know, but she’ll have to wait out front.

Veronica’s doorbell rings, and it’s the French guy. He says he spoke to him, and gives her the number. Veronica pours a drink, taking her sweet time before she takes it form him.  

Tanner answers the phone, and Veronica introduces herself. He asks what she wants, and she says she wants him to come to her house. He asks, why? and she tells him, she’d rather not say on the phone. He says, fine. He has a few things he wants to talk to her about too. She asks if he has the address, and he he does. Veronica says, that’s it then. She hangs up, and asks where Tanner was. The guy says, his brother’s place. She says he’s good, and the guy says he knows. She says, and arrogant. He says he knows that too. She asks if Jim’s spy is still after her, and he nods. He says they’re not very smart, and she asks if it’s safe for her to go out. He says, as long as waiting for his money, no one will hurt her. She asks if he wants a drink, but he says, no. She wonders what his body looks like under his clothes, and he says, human. He leaves, and she laughs. She says, Jim thinks Veronica is stupid, but Veronica is not stupid, Jim. Veronica is the smartest person in town. She says she’s got to stop talking to herself, or they’re going to put her in one of her facilities.

Justin says he doesn’t know why Veronica would want to see Tanner, and Tanner says, don’t worry about it. Justin says, please. He’s telling Tanner the truth. Tanner leaves, and Justin calls Jeffrey. He gets voicemail, and says, please pick up. It’s an emergency. He calls again, and says, come on. Please answer the phone. He calls a third time, and asks if Jeffrey is sending him to voicemail. What’s going on? He hears a long beep.   

Colby gossips to Jeffrey, saying Harry and Trevor are the most boring guys he’s ever met. Jeffrey says, Harry and Trevor boring? and Colby says, did Jeffrey see them the other night?  He wonders who’s calling Jeffrey so much, and looks at Jeffrey’s phone. He says, who’s Justin? Is that the crazy officer? Jeffrey says, yes, and Colby answers the phone. Justin says, he’s going to talk to Jeffrey’s mother, and Colby says, who’s going to talk to his mother?  Justin asks who this is, and where is Jeffrey? and Jeffrey says, hang up. Colby tells Justin, sorry. They’re too busy having sex. They’ll call back after they’re done. He hangs up, and Jeffrey says he shouldn’t have done that. Colby asks if that’s all Jeffrey can say. Jeffrey says he deals with crazy people, and Colby says he’s one of them. Jeffrey says he’s seeing that more and more. Colby asks if Jeffrey wants steak, and Jeffrey tells him, Madison said something about him and steaks. He likes his teeth. Colby says, fine; more meat for him. He asks if Justin is calling again, and says, that bitch is thirsty.

Mitch tells Candace that he likes her shoes. She says, thanks, but this has got to stop. He says, she can’t take a complement? and she says, what’s wrong with him? He asks if he can’t tell a lady she looks nice. She’s just glowing. She thanks him, and Benny comes out. Mitch says, is that it? Benny is dressed? Benny says, go to hell, and Mitch says, that’s what  they’ve been waiting for? He tells Benny that he’s just messing with him, and Benny says he owes Mitch. They fist bump, and Candance says, look at the bromance. Can a girl eat? She tells Mitch that he’s buying, and Mitch asks, why? Benny says, one, Mitch lied to him, and two, his sister bought Mitch a truck. Mitch says, in that case, he’ll buy. There’s a knock at the door, and Benny answers. It’s Landon, and Benny asks where he came from. Landon says he came up from downstairs, and Benny asks what he wants. Landon says he’s looking for Candace, but Benny says, she doesn’t want to talk to anyone. Candace says, let him in, and Benny says he thought she was hungry. She says, she is, but let him in. She tells Benny and Mitch to wait downstairs; she won’t be long. Benny says he’ll be at the elevator, and Landon says, good to see him again. He closes the door, and says Benny is so hot. Candace asks what he wants, and he says he wanted to see how she was. She says she’s okay, and he says, is she? She’s being nice. She says she hasn’t been feeling well; don’t push his luck. He asks if it has anything to do with the pregnancy test, and she asks how he knows. He asks if she’s taken it, and she tells him, get out. He says she just let him in, and she says, now she’s telling him get out. He asks if she took the test, and she says, she didn’t and won’t. Did Charles send him? Landon says, yes, and she says, to talk her out of not having the baby? He asks if she’s pregnant, and she says she didn’t take the test. He says, is she? and she says, no. He asks if she’s sure, and she says, what the hell? He says he just wants to be sure, and she says, why? So he can talk? There’s nothing to talk about. Landon says he knows she bought a test because of the reporters, and she says she’s glad they’re following her. Landon asks if her mother called her, and Candace asks, why? He says, they talked to her, and she says, for what? He says, they just want a story, and she says the only reason she’s talking to him, is because he knows she has the money. Does Charles? Landon says, no, and she says, if anything happens like last time, she’s going to the press. She tells him to leave, or she’ll call her brother back. Landon says, screw her brother, and she calls, Benny! Landon says, he means he would screw her brother. And the tall guy. He leaves.

Hanna gets ready for bed. When she goes into the bedroom, she says, what the hell? Jim is sitting there.  

Next time, Jim says if Hanna dies, the power of attorney is worthless; Benny says Mitch is crushing on his sister; Landon thinks Mitch is sexy, and asks him out for a drink; and Veronica says she and Tanner can work together.

🚶🏽‍♀️ Shuffling Off…

It’s late, I’m beat, so stay safe, stay anticipating a solution, and stay dead if you’re playing dead.