What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Carly answers a call from Willow on the footbridge, but Willow doesn’t answer. She’s about to call Willow back, when Diane calls. Diane says she’s at the PCPD. Michael was arrested for punching a reporter in from of Commissioner Ashford. Carly asks, why? and Diane tells her, said reporter was asking not so polite questions about Josslyn’s leaked video. Carly says she’s on her way.

Sonny sees Shawn at the MetroCourt, and they hug. Sonny says, Olivia sent him some dinner, and he wanted to thank her, and Shawn says he’s waiting for TJ, Molly, and Jordan. He asks Sonny to sit down, and says, they’re out saving the world, so he’s the first one here. Sonny tells him, don’t sell himself short. He turned The Invader from a scandal rag into a legitimate publication. Kristina said he hired Alexis, and Shawn says he did. Sonny asks if they make a good team, and Shawn says, he thought so.

In her office, Alexis looks at the welcome aboard note Shawn gave her, when Smalt walks in. He says, good, she’s still here, and she tells him, it’s customary to ask if this is a good time. By the way, the answer would be, no. So why doesn’t he come back tomorrow? Better yet, email her. He says, this is too good. He has a story perfect for The Invader. Trust him. She isn’t going to want to miss out.

Diane tells Michael that she spoke to Carly, and she’ll be here soon. He says she should be focusing on Josslyn, not him, and Diane says she’s doing what she can to get justice for his sister, but this doesn’t help. Unfortunately, because of the time, he’ll probably be arraigned tomorrow. So unless Smalt decides to drop the charges, he’s in for the night. He says, it wouldn’t be the first time, and she says he sounds exactly like Jason. He asks how many times she’s been through this drill with Jason, and she says she’d have to check her records, but they were in the triple digits. He says, she always found a way to make him walk in the end, and she says, but to the best of her recollection, Jason never punched a reporter in the face in front of the Police Commissioner. Jordan comes in, and tells Michael that he’ll be transferred to holding soon. He wonders if he can ask her a question, and she says, sure. He asks what she’s doing to catch the bastard who ruined his sister’s life.

Harmony tells Phyllis, it’s good to see her again. She had no idea Phyllis was in Port Charles. Phyllis says, it’s a relatively new development, and Nina says, she forgot Harmony used to go by the name Lorraine. Harmony says, it was another lifetime, and Nina asks Phyllis to join them. She asks how they know each other, and Phyllis says, they worked together in New York City. Technically, not with each other, but Harmony cared for another patient in the same building where Phyllis cared for Nina. Harmony says, Nina was Phyllis’s patient? Phyllis is such a stickler for privacy, she never knew. Phyllis asks how Nina knows Harmony, and Nina says, Harmony is Willow’s mother. Phyllis knows Willow, right? Phyllis says, of course (🍷); she adopted Wiley. What a small world.

Willow lies on the floor, and TJ walks by. He doubles back, and runs in. He shakes her, and asks if she can hear him. He says, she’s still with them; wake up. She opens her eyes, and he asks if she can talk; it’s Dr. Robinson. She says, TJ, and he asks if she can remember anything, but she says, no; it’s all fuzzy. He asks if she can follow the light with her eyes, showing her a penlight, and she does. He says, she looks all right, and asks if there’s someone he can call for her. She says, her mom.

Nina asks how Phyllis’s visit with Lenny’s friend was, and Phyllis says, it was nice. It’s good to hear old stories. Harmony’s phone rings, and she steps away from the table, and says, hi, honey. TJ says, it’s Dr. Ashford at General Hospital, and tells her that Willow fainted there. Harmony says, oh my God, and thanks him, adding she’ll be right there. She tells Nina and Phyllis that she’s sorry, but she has to go, and Nina asks if everything is okay. Harmony says she’ll think about Nina’s proposal and let her know, and jets.

Diane asks Michael to please let her handle it, looks at Jordan, and says, well? Jordan says, Diane knows how it works. She can’t disclose the details of an ongoing investigation. Diane says, so there is an investigation. Michael says, she’s his sister, and Jordan says she only recently learned about this. As soon as they get something more concrete, she’ll let Josslyn know. An officer lets Carly in, and she asks if Michael is okay. He says he’s fine, and asks, how’s Josslyn? Carly says, she’s hanging in there. She got a weird phone call from Willow. Does she know Michael is there? Michael says, she was there when it happened, and asks why Carly didn’t tell him about Josslyn. She says, she was going to, but didn’t have a chance, and he says, the reporter is going to make things worse for her. She asks, who is this guy? and Jordan says, freelance; he’s written several articles for The Invader. Carly says, pre or post Shawn? and Jordan says, pre. Carly says, good. Maybe Alexis will be able to shut it down. She asks Diane to take care of things there, and Diane says, of course (🍷). She hugs Michael, tells him that she loves him, and leaves.

Willow and TJ come out of the elevator, and TJ tells Epiphany that Willow passed out. Willow says she’s fine, but Epiphany says, they’ll let a doctor be the judge of that. TJ says he texted Dr. Nelson that he was going to admit her, and Epiphany says, she’ll put Willow in an exam room and check her vitals while they wait. Willow wonders how Michael is doing, and TJ gives her phone to her. She says, he’s being held at the PCPD overnight, and Epiphany says, there’s nothing she can do for Michael if she’s not well. Willow says, this is serious, and Epiphany says, so’s this. What would Willow tell one of her patients? Willow says, she would ask them to take care of themselves first, and Epiphany says, good answer. Now let’s do just that. Willow thanks TJ, who says, of course (🍷), and asks her to keep him updated.

Alexis says, like she told Smalt, this is not a tabloid, so if this is another one of his gossipy pieces, he can save them both the trouble. He says he took her notes from their last meeting, and this story checks all the boxes for the paper’s new mission. He even got this for his trouble – he points to his eye – that’s how much he believes in it. She tells him, go ahead, and he says, first off, it’s got a hot button social justice angle; non-consentual pornography, aka revenge porn. A video was sent out to the entire student body at PCU. It even played on a projector in a classroom. She says, hopefully, by accident, and he says, we’ve also got cyber bullying, technology run amok. Then there’s the whole criminal aspect. She says, revenge porn has been illegal in New York state, since 2019, and he says correctamundo. And the cherry on top, it involves a very influential mob family. She says, there it is. He’s going into salacious territory. Does he have anything to back up his claims this time? He says, Michael Corinthos clocked him in the face when he tried to interview him, and she says, oh that’s the influential mob family. He says, one of the victims in this story is his sister, Josslyn Jax.

Sonny asks if there’s a problem with Alexis, but Shawn says, she’s made The Invader a huge success. He just meant she doesn’t need him to run it anymore. He acquired a west coast newspaper to expand The Invader’s reach, and he leaves tomorrow for San Francisco to get things started. Sonny says, look at him. Shawn is now a bonafide media mogul, but Shawn says, he’s just a man who wanted a fresh start. Sonny says, he got it. It doesn’t happen for everyone. Shawn says he heard about the divorce; he’s sorry. Sonny says, so is he, and Shawn asks how the rest of the family is, but Molly and TJ arrive. Sonny says, look who it is – the power couple. Molly hugs Sonny, and TJ shakes his hand, asking if his dad told Sonny about his expanding media empire. Shawn says he’s the one who’s supposed to be bragging about TJ, and Molly says, just another day. TJ says, bragging rights go both ways, and Molly asks if Sonny wants to join them for dinner, but Sonny says he’s just there to pick up whatever. It doesn’t matter. He tells Shawn, have great time in San Francisco, and enjoy his family. Shawn thanks him, and Sonny goes toward the bar, but his phone rings. He asks Officer Bradley what he can do for him… Wait. What about Michael?  

Alexis asks if Smalt is sure it was Josslyn, and he says, with her boyfriend Cameron Webber. Alexis says, they must be horrified, and he asks what about the story? She says she admits it’s better than the other stories he pitched her, but if it’s in line with the new direction The Invader is taking, why did Michael clock him? He says he may have raised the possibility that Josslyn and Cameron might have leaked the video themselves, and she says, he provoked the victim’s family about sensationalizing the story? Does he see why she doubts his ability to report? He says, cards on the table. He wants the distinction of an Invader byline; the paper is considered in high regard now. In return, she gets a piece on a hot button issue featuring a hot button family. The Corinthos name sells. Do they have a deal? Carly walks in, and says she’d think twice about that.

Epiphany tells Willow that her BP is low, and her respiration is shallow and rapid. Willow says she’s stressed about Michael and Josslyn. That’s understandable, isn’t it? Epiphany asks if she’s eaten today, and Willow shakes her head. Epiphany says, you don’t have to be a nurse to know that stress and lack of nutrition is a bad combination. She needs to take better care of herself. Their patients don’t need their nurses collapsing on them. Willow says she knows; she’s so embarrassed. Epiphany says, they’ve all been there. She remembers when she was a student nurse. She once drank so much coffee trying to stay awake during clinicals, that she spent half her shift doubled over in pain in the breakroom. Worst stomach ache of her life. Willow says she can’t even imagine that; Epiphany is an amazing nurse. Epiphany says, sucking up to her isn’t going to get a doctor in there any faster, and Willow laughs. Epiphany says she’s good at her job; she loves what she does. Willow says she really loves it too, which surprised her. When she was teaching, she thought she’d never do anything else. Did Epiphany always want to be a nurse? Epiphany says, no actually, but nursing’s been good to her. She loves caring for patients. It brings her joy.

🤬 BTW, two seconds into that scene, the news broke in, and I said, son of a @#$%^&***+@! While there are times we all need to know something immediately, 999 times out of 1000, it can wait a whole hour.

Sonny walks into the interrogation room, and Michael asks what he’s doing there. Sonny says he heard Michael was arrested. Is he all right? Michael says he’s fine, and Sonny asks if Diane can get Michael out of here. She says, that’s the plan, but he’ll be spending the night here unless she can work some magic with the DA, so wish her luck. She leaves, and Sonny asks, what happened? Michael says, nothing that concerns him, and Sonny says he knows Michael’s upset, but he can help. Michael says he doesn’t want Sonny’s help, and doesn’t need anything from him. Is that clear enough? Sonny sits down, and says he knows they’ve had their differences, but Michael is his son and he loves him. Is Jordan giving him a hard time? Michael says, she’s just doing her job. He punched a reporter in the face right in front of her. She had no choice but to bring him in. Sonny asks if it was self-defense, but Michael says, the reporter was getting in his face about Josslyn. Sonny asks, what’s going on with Josslyn? but Michael says he told Sonny, it doesn’t concern him. Sonny says, if it concerns Josslyn, it concerns him, and Michael says, really? He didn’t think Sonny was concerned about anything except Nina. Sonny says, leave his personal life out of it. His family comes first; Michael knows that. Michael says, no, Nina comes first for Sonny, and just for the record, Josslyn isn’t his family anymore.

Nina tells Phyllis, Willow made it perfectly clear that she and Michael would not allow her to see Wiley. She figured it was time for her to get pro-active, so she threatened to sue for visitation rights. Phyllis pours coffee for them, and says she doesn’t blame Nina, but she wishes a court battle could be avoided. Nina says, you and me both. She doesn’t want to put Wiley through that. Besides, Michael has proven he’s not above dirty tricks. Who’s to say he’s not going to pull something again, and get the judge to rule against her? Phyllis asks, what’s next? and Nina says, she thought she’d talk to Harmony, which she did, and convince her to at least talk to Willow. Then Willow could talk to Michael, and convince him to let her be part of Wiley’s life. Phyllis says, without getting the courts involved? Does Nina think she’d do that? Nina says she doesn’t know. Originally, she thought Harmony was on board, but Phyllis just saw her; she seemed pretty non-committal. Phyllis says she’s sure Harmony just needs some time to think. When she does, she’ll realize Wiley needs all of his grandmothers in his life. Nina says, if only Michael and Willow would realize that too.

Harmony goes into the exam room, and asks Willow, what happened? Willow says, Michael was arrested, and Harmony asks, why? Willow says she’ll explain later, but she was too busy to eat today, so between that and the stress, she guesses she passed out. Harmony says she was so terrified she’d lose Willow after they worked so hard to find their way back, and Willow says, Harmony’s not going to lose her. Harmony says, good, because she loves Willow. She’s so grateful Willow is in her life. Willow says she loves Harmony too, and Harmony asks what the doctor said. Willow says she hasn’t seen one yet, and Harmony says, then she’s going to track one down.

Harmony goes to the reception desk, and asks why her daughter hasn’t been seen. Epiphany says, and her daughter is…? and Harmony says, Willow Tate. This is unacceptable. Epiphany says, they have a lot of patients tonight, and the doctors need to prioritize who they think needs urgent care first. Harmony says, Willow fainted. How is that not urgent? Is there someone who could move her up on the list? Epiphany says, not above her; she’s the head nurse. Harmony says, that’s perfect. Epiphany must have some decision making power around here. Epiphany says, Harmony is a mother worried about her child, and for that reason, and that reason only, she’s willing to make allowances, but she’s about to reach her limit. Harmony says, please. Her daughter has run herself ragged with the nursing program. There must be something Epiphany can do.

Molly can’t decide between two dishes, and TJ suggests they each get one and share. She asks if she’s told him today that he’s brilliant, and he says, not today. She says, well, he’s brilliant, and Jordan joins them. Shawn hugs her, and says it’s so good to have her home. How is she feeling? She says, never better. She’s trying not to take it personally that he’s leaving for San Francisco just when she gets back. TJ asks, what’s up with that? and Shawn says, it’s just a business trip. TJ says, a long business trip, and Shawn says he has to make sure everything is running smoothly. TJ and Molly hug Jordan, and Jordan says she hears Molly is doing great things at the DA’s office. She’s excited they get to work together. Molly says, her too. Don’t get her wrong, Mac is great, but everyone’s excited to have Jordan back. Jordan says, it’s like she never left… Except for this one – she looks at Shawn – skipping town on her.

Carly says, let her guess. This is the so-called journalist trying to profit off her daughter’s pain? Smalt says, Mrs. Corinthos. He had the pleasure of meeting her son earlier, or more specifically, his fist. How’s he doing in lock-up? She says, he’s doing great, which is more than she can say for him when her attorney sues him for every dime he’s every made. Alexis says, all right, that’s enough of an introduction for now. Get out Smalt. Now. He tells them, have a good evening, and Alexis says, out, closing the door behind him. She tells Carly that she’s sorry for what Josslyn is going through, and Carly says, if she means that, she won’t publish this story, but Alexis says she thinks that would be a mistake. Carly says, Alexis is the defender of all wronged people everywhere, yet when Carly’s daughter is violated, she just wants to exploit it? What if it was one of her girls? Alexis says she’d be livid, but it’s because of her daughters that she thinks The Invader should run the story. What Joss and Cameron are going through is terrible, but let’s be real. In situations like this, it’s usually the woman that bears the brunt. Carly says, Josslyn’s life is falling apart, and Alexis says, it’s a big story, and it’s only a matter of time before someone else picks it up, but if The Invader runs it first, she can frame the narrative. She can make sure it’s handled respectfully, be sensitive to what the kids are going through, focus on the fact this is misogyny in the modern world, and delve into the issues of consent and privacy in the digital age. Carly says, so if Alexis runs the article, she gets to shape the perspective, and Alexis says, let her put it this way; if someone else runs the article, it will be trashy in comparison. She doesn’t have to mention Josslyn or Cameron’s names if they don’t want her to, but it does provide them with the opportunity to speak about their experience, both shared and personal. It would be entirely up to them.

Jordan and Molly leave for the ladies room, and TJ asks why women always go to the bathroom together. Shawn says, one of the world’s greatest mysteries, and asks if TJ is still on board for keeping an eye on Alexis while he’s gone. TJ asks if there have been any new developments with Harmony, and Shawn says, nothing since they last talked about it. TJ asks if he talked to Alexis, and Shawn says he did, and Alexis doesn’t share his concerns. He knows Alexis is a strong woman, and capable of making her own choices, but he also knows how big her heart is. He’d hate to see someone use it against her; he doesn’t like someone taking advantage of his friends. TJ says, that’s all? Just friends? Shawn says, you can’t keep living in the past. It’s time to move on.

Nina tells Phyllis, when she found out Nelle was her daughter, she had already passed. She was devastated. Phyllis says she remembers, and Nina says, the only thing worse was waking up from her coma, and finding out her baby had died. Phyllis says she can’t begin to express her regret for the part she played in separating Nina from her little girl, but Nina says, it’s not Phyllis’s fault. It was all her mother’s fault. Besides, if it hadn’t been for Phyllis, she wouldn’t have known about the necklace. Phyllis wonders if that wouldn’t have been best, and Nina says she has closure, even though it hurts. Phyllis says she’ll never get over the guilt, and Nina says, Phyllis was honest with her, unlike Carly. It doesn’t excuse all the mistakes Nina made, and she’s made plenty of them. Like when she told Wiley that Willow wasn’t his real mom; she shouldn’t have done that, but she was desperately trying to have some connection with Nelle. She was panicked, thinking Nelle was just going to be erased. Phyllis says, Wiley was her only tie to her daughter, and Nina says, and when Michael was trying to sever that tie, they know how that turned out. Phyllis says, not well, and Nina, because of that, she may have lost her grandson forever.

Harmony asks if Willow is still feeling lightheaded; any dizziness? Epiphany sets up an IV, and Willow says, actually she’s starving, and asks if Harmony would mind picking up a turkey sandwich from the cafeteria. Harmony leaves, and Epiphany says, thank you. Willow says, she means well, when Dr. Nelson comes in and asks Epiphany, what’s going on?

Sonny says, Josslyn will always be his daughter, whether he’s with Carly or not, and Michael says, Sonny wants Josslyn to rely on him. Sonny says, of course (🍷) and Michael says, why would she when he prioritizes Nina? He claims to be a family man, but a family man wouldn’t sabotage his wife and kids for the woman who blew their lives apart. Sonny asks if Michael is done. What does Michael want from him?

Carly tells Alexis, she hates that Josslyn even has to weigh this decision. It’s beyond humiliating; she’s being harassed online. Alexis says she’s sorry, and Carly says, the effects are devastating. She keeps telling Josslyn it’s going to pass, and she knows that… Alexis says, but it will take some time. She’s on Josslyn’s side, and Carly’s. If Carly doesn’t want her to do the story, she won’t, but somebody will. Wouldn’t it be better if Josslyn has some say in how the story is presented? Carly says, Josslyn and Cameron are just starting to live their lives as adults, and to be dealt this hand… Alexis says, you never know. Josslyn might find talking about this experience empowering. Carly says, and if Josslyn doesn’t want it published? and Alexis says she won’t. Carly says, it’s Josslyn’s call. She’s going to talk to Josslyn, and she’ll let Alexis know. Alexis says, just be warned, there’s not a lot of time, and Carly leaves.

Molly and Jordan return to the table, and Molly asks TJ if they should do this. He says, definitely, and they go toward the bar. Shawn wonders what that was about, and Jordan says, maybe they’re so hopelessly in love, they couldn’t wait another minute to be alone together. He says, knowing those two, he wouldn’t rule it out, and she says, amazing, isn’t it? Even after ten years together? He says, they’re a perfect fit, and she says, maybe not getting married is the answer. Maybe next time, she’ll try domestic partnership. He says, with all the mistakes they’ve made, with all the regrets they’ll always have, there’s one consolation; they have a son, and he is thriving. She says, thriving’s not even an adequate word, is it? Molly and TJ come back bearing champagne, and TJ says, tonight is a celebration of family. His mom is back and healthier than ever, and he’ll miss his dad while he’s gone, but he’s so proud of all the good Shawn is doing. He raises his glass, and says, to his parents, and Shawn says, to family. They all say, to family, and clink glasses.

Dr. Nelson asks if he can speak privately to Epiphany, and she says, of course (🍷). In the hallway, Epiphany says, she and Dr. Ashford have been in touch with him about this patient, who happens to be one of their nursing students, and he asks if she should get special treatment. Epiphany says, she’s been waiting a while, and he says, they’re busy; patients are seen based on the severity of their condition. She says she’s aware, and he says, then she’s also aware Willow is stable, putting her further down the list. She says, all she needed was an IV of saline and electrolytes. He would have written it up, signed off on it, and she would have gotten it ready. So she skipped a step. It’s not like she hasn’t done this before. He says, that’s not the point. She stepped outside the chain of command, and took it upon herself to treat a patient. Protocols are in place for a reason. She says she understands, and he says they’ll finish this discussion later. The doctor goes in to see Willow, and asks how she’s feeling. Willow says, much better, and Epiphany tells Dr. Nelson that Dr. Ashford examined Willow, and filled her in. Everything is in her chart. Nelson says, since they’ve already begun treatment, he’ll let Epiphany finish. He leaves, and Willow says she’s so sorry. She didn’t mean to… Epiphany says, it’s okay. You’d think that after twenty years, he’d have more trust in her judgement. She’s been working as a nurse for over twenty years, longer than some of these… no, most of these doctors, yet she still has to defer to their judgment. Willow says, it must be so frustrating, and Epiphany says she wishes she had a more active role in patient care decisions, and Willow asks why she doesn’t get a job where she will. Epiphany says, it’s been so long, she honestly doesn’t think she could do anything else. Willow says she felt that way about teaching, and realized she was ready for a change. Maybe Epiphany is too.

Phyllis says she knows it seems bleak, and Nina says, the bleakest. Phyllis says, but people are capable of forgiveness. Nina says, Willow is very forgiving. They had their issues when they first met, but got past them, and they’ve had some touching moments since then. She just doesn’t understand why Willow can’t see Wiley is her only link to her daughter. Phyllis says, it’s a difficult situation. Maybe Harmony has the answer; the bridge between all of you. Nina says, her gut tells her that Harmony is going to choose to stay in her daughter’s good graces over helping her, but Phyllis says, you never know. If Harmony loves Wiley, maybe she’ll see the wisdom in having Nina be a part of his life. Nina says, from her lips to… Harmony’s ears. Phyllis knew her back in her old New York days. Phyllis could talk to her, convince her to put in a good word for Nina. Phyllis says, they were acquaintances over twenty years ago. She holds no sway with that woman. Nina says, Phyllis has more sway than she does. Everybody listens to Phyllis. Please. Phyllis says, this is a family custody matter. She doesn’t feel comfortable taking sides. Nina says, please, and Phyllis says, however, she’d be willing to talk to Harmony, and tell her about the Nina she knows and loves. She can then come to an informed decision on her own. Nina says, yes! and hugs Phyllis.

Sonny tells Michael that he’s not having Nina used against him anymore. Understand? Michael says he’ll never understand, and Sonny asks how many times they have to go through this. He was trying to keep the peace. What did Michael want him to do? Attack Nina? Does he think that would have helped? Michael says, this coming from Sonny, the gold standard in payback. Now he wants to let bygones be bygones. Does Sonny understand why he doesn’t want Nina in Wiley’s life? It’s because she’s unbalanced. She does horrible, hateful things, then claims she doesn’t mean them. Who does that sound like to Sonny?… Right, Nelle. Sonny says, so Nina is now poisoning people? and Michael says, close enough. So he doesn’t want Sonny’s help, and neither does Josslyn. Sonny says he’s going to find out what happened to Josslyn, so why doesn’t Michael just tell him? Michael says, because she wouldn’t want him to. Honestly? He’d venture to say she’d rather have the whole situation on a billboard in Times Square than accept anything from him. Sonny made his choice, and his family wasn’t it. Sonny says he’s sorry he caused Michael any pain. Maybe one day  he’ll understand.

Nina thanks Phyllis, who goes in the back. There’s a song part, something about together we will rise, and Nina leaves. She sits outside, and looks at pictures of Wiley on her phone. She holds her phone to her chest, looks at the pictures again, and smiles.

Willow looks at her own phone, and frowns. Harmony comes in and gives Willow a paper bag, presumably the turkey sandwich, and hugs her.

Epiphany looks at the computer, looking at registration for MCAT. (See below.)

In her office, Alexis looks at her tablet, then turns to the desktop and starts to type. We see the placard with, Truth never damages a cause that is just: Gandhi. Outside in the hallway, Carly texts I love you to Josslyn.

The song still playing, Molly tells Jordan that she’s making progress. Her opening statement only took thirty drafts… She babbles away, and TJ comes over to her side of the table, and they kiss. Shawn smiles at Jordan.

Sonny comes out of the interrogation room, and looks at Michael through the window. He walks out to the hallway by the stairwell, leans on the steps and ponders a moment, and walks out.

Tomorrow, Maxie asks Brook, what was so important Brook had to rush right over; Curtis tells Portia, he has some plans of his own; Elizabeth tells Dante, there’s been a development on her end; and Sonny tells Selena to cut to the chase. What does she want?

👩🏽‍⚕️ About That Test…

What Epiphany was looking into taking.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_College_Admission_Test

Below Deck Sailing Yacht

Port Mahón, Majorca. We hear sex sounds coming from the guest cabin. I put my fingers in my ears, and go la-la-la. Gary and Daisy are furiously making out in the hot tub. Colin comes by, and in his interview, he says, what the hell is going on here? What universe is he in? It’s probably going to ruin their relationship, and the rest of the charter season will be going to sh*t. Daisy tells Gary that she’s going to bed, and literally jumps out of the tub, leaving the cheese standing Gary alone. In Gary’s interview, he says, carpe diem, motherf***er. In Ashley’s interview, she says she’d written Tom off, but he wasn’t so bad. He didn’t act like a 23 year old in bed. Gary tells Colin, tomorrow is going to be awkward, since he’d also kissed Ashley. News for you, pal. She’s already forgotten about it.

In the crew mess the next morning, Colin asks if Daisy remembers playing tonsil hockey with Gary, and she says he’s lying. He’s stirring the sh*t. Tom says, Daisy and Gary had a little smooch, and Daisy insists it didn’t happen. In her interview, she says, oh my God, was it long? She covers her ears, and says she doesn’t want to hear it. She’s never drinking like that again. Kelsie wonders how she misses all the fun times. Not that she wants to join in, but… Glenn radios Daisy, Colin, and Gary for a preference sheet meeting. Kelsie wonders if she kissed anyone.

The new primary is James Jr., a luxury real estate broker, dealing with properties in Manhattan. He’s eaten in the finest restaurants, and is excited to see what a yacht chef and crew can do. James’s sister Kimber, and her BFF Bunny, brother Tyler, and James Sr. will also be guests. They want a 007 birthday dinner for James Sr., and have requested the captain join them. They also want a beach picnic, and an authentic Spanish dinner. In Marcos’s interview, he says, Spanish food is amazing, the seafood and spices. It requires a lot of prep, and so many hours of cooking. He’ll be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Daisy calls for black and silver decorations, and red décor. Gabriela fights with the sheet corners on a bed. In her interview, she says, they should be uniform. It’s common sense if you have experience. In Tom’s interview, he tells us that his best friend’s dad collapsed and is in the hospital. It’s not good.

Ashley asks if Tom is okay, and in his interview, he says, before he came to the boat, he’d dropped his car off at their house, and they’d wished him luck, and… He can’t finish. Ashley says she’s sorry, and sits with him. Everyone crashes early, and Daisy tells Kelsie that she’s mortified. Kelsie says, maybe it didn’t happen, but Daisy says she thinks it did. Tom tells Captain Glenn that his best friend’s dad has a blood clot in his brain. Glenn asks how old he is, and Tom says, in his early 50s. Glenn asks if Tom needs to go, but Tom says he doesn’t, and Glenn says, keep him posted. Daisy goes over the dreaded list with the stews. As the crew gets the boat ready, as usual, Ashley avoids work at all costs, and Gabriela asks if she saw the other side of the list. Ashley says she didn’t, then says, f*** me, dude, the second she’s out of earshot. She finds Daisy in the laundry, and whines that she has to do everything. She hates lists. She has no problem respecting Daisy; she leads Ashley the way she wants to be led. Daisy says, they all have to follow things they don’t want to sometimes, and in Daisy’s interview, she says, the second stew is entitled to delegate to the third stew. Ashley reminds her of a kid who wants to act like a grown-up at 12 years old. She tells Ashley, when she’s second or chief, she can make the decisions. The provisions come in, and Glenn announces, a half hour until the guests arrive.

The guests are welcomed, and Glenn says, they have a lot of fun stuff planned. Daisy gives the tour, and they set off for Punta Prima, Menorca. James asks what Colin’s favorite animal is, and if he likes cougars. Apparently, guest Bunny has a reputation for being one. They anchor, and Daisy tells Marcos that she thought she’d made it obvious to the girls that they had to get along. We flash back to the tip meeting, where Daisy said they had to work as a team and respect each other. She says, they’re at it again, and Marcos says, egos. In his interview, he says, Daisy needs to control it. He has his own problems. She says she’ll talk to them after the charter. I have to interject that Gabriela is doing zero wrong here. It’s Ashley who has an issue with authority and basically working at all.

In Marcos’s interview, he says he’s started the lobster bisque early. He has to let the flavors meld. He tells us that he makes it look easy, but it isn’t. In Gary’s interview, he says he thinks Daisy has a crush on him. Ashley checks on Tom, who says he feels bad for the family, but he’s fine. In Ashley’s interview, she says she needs to be supportive. Something like that stays in the back of your mind, and makes your job harder than it already is. Daisy suggests the guys serve tonight’s dessert topless, and Colin wonders if she shouldn’t take a look at what she’s asking for first, since they’re out of shape. The table is gorgeous; black and gold, with masks scattered around. Glenn joins the guests, and they all tell James Sr., happy birthday. Gary continues teasing Daisy, and guest Tyler literally falls asleep at the table. Someone suggests propping him up, and in Glenn’s interview, he asks, is this Weekend at Parseval’s? Marcos brings up the cake, and everyone sings Happy Birthday. I start wondering if Tyler is actually dead, when Daisy says they have a small surprise for Bunny. Colin, Gary, and Tom come upstairs, shirtless, bearing slices of cake. Bunny takes a picture with them, and in Colin’s interview, he says, if she wants dad bods to go with her cake, who are they to turn her down?

In his interview, Colin says, separately, Daisy and Gary say they hate each other, but there’s a connection when they’re together that they can’t resist. Tyler is still sleeping when the guests leave the table – seriously, is this guy okay? – and Gabriela says, she’ll have the boys help him downstairs. The crew devours cake in the crew mess. Tom joins Colin to help deal with Tyler, and Colin says he checked Tyler’s pulse. They need to get him back to his cabin. In his interview, Colin says, Tyler is f***ing wasted. They can’t get Tyler to move, and Glenn is brought in. Glenn smacks Tyler’s face (gently), and they finally pick him up. They also end up escorting James Sr. back to his cabin. In Colin’s interview, he says, what a wanker.

The next morning, James Jr. says, they’ll just let James Sr. and Tyler sleep until they wake up. The wind isn’t conducive to sailing, and in Daisy’s interview, she says, when they can’t sail, the interior has to go above and beyond to make the guests happy. They have to make sure everything goes perfectly. Daisy says, Ashley will take stuff over to the beach, and Gabriela will stay there for lunch, but she’s not going. Gary tells Glenn about making out with Daisy, like Glenn wants to know, and Colin says he thinks Gabriela is the only girl with spunk. Spunk? Who is she? Mary Tyler Moore? In Marcos’s interview, he says he’s making a light lunch; sandwiches and salads. This way he can dedicate more time to the feast tonight. He has to always stay one step ahead. Kelsie and Ashley set up on the beach, and Gary goes back for the guests. In the galley, Marcos wraps the sandwiches, and Daisy says one of the reasons she hates beach picnics. The food never looks as good as it does on the boat. Ashley and Kelsie have trouble setting up the gazebo, and are still struggling when the guests arrive with Gabriela. In Gabriela’s interview, she says she’s so embarrassed. Why didn’t they put out a tablecloth, set up the bar, or the chairs? A badminton game is set up for the guests to distract them from the gazebo mess.  

Everyone works on the gazebo, and in her interview, Gabriela says she’s mortified, but she’s good at distraction. That’s what makes her good at her job. Kelsie goes back to the boat, and Daisy asks how it’s going on the beach. Kelsie says, not well, and suggests they get an EZ-Up. Daisy wonders why no one radioed for help, and in her interview, she says, she can’t be everywhere; she doesn’t get paid enough to be everywhere. The food comes, and Gabriela goes back to the boat. Daisy says, she heard it was a sh*tshow, and Gabriela says, the guests watched them struggle with setting up the tent, but it turned out all good. In his interview, Marcos says, the main event is going to be seafood paella. It will be a flamenco inside their mouth.

The guests come back, and Glenn says, they’re going sailing. In Glenn’s interview, he says, guests come on a sailboat to sail, so he’s got to try everything. If you don’t try, you’re just a motorboat. Like every guest before them – except Charles, who was an unimpressed d-bag – the guests remark on how big the sails are. Glenn turns the motor off, but nothing happens. Glenn says, bleepity-bleep, and as a consolation prize, lets James Jr. steer while he puts the sails down.

Gabriela makes napkin roses, and Tom visits Ashley in the laundry. The paella looks magnificent, like a painting. The crew gets in their blacks. Marcos comes up with each course, and Kelsie says, the paella is prettier than her. Once again, Tyler sits alone at the table, drowsing, after all the others have gotten up. James Jr. finally calls him, and he manages to make it downstairs. Everyone has an early night.

At almost 3 am, Tom does nighttime stuff, and the wind is at 8 knots. At nearly 6 am, it bumps up to 12 knots… 15… 19… 23… 25… 28. Tom is in the crew mess, when things start blowing around. The wind is at 31 knots, and Colin jumps up, saying, WTF? Kelsie says she thinks they’re dragging anchor, and Ashley says, the boat’s tilting. Tom gets knocked over, and wrapped up in the hot tub cover. The crew is up and running around, and Tom wonders if they’re running aground.

To be continued…

🏖 A few highlights from that trainwreck I can’t turn from – Summer House. Amanda wore periwinkle eyeliner and mascara, and I don’t know for sure, but I don’t think so. There was more birthday for Lindsay, who had changed from her princess costume to casualwear and a Free Britany cap. Poor Andrea had to sleep by himself, since Paige was now into Craig. On the surface, Andrea seems like a catch, but he’s a baby-man, as are all of the males on this show, with the exception of nuCarl. Lindsay brought new friend Luciano home, and I assumed by new friend, they meant some guy she’d picked up at the bar. Then we were treated to what amounted to soft core. Bleh. But the real kicker was that someone finally said something sensible. Paige said, I’m getting too old for this. I’ve been telling all of them that from the first episode.

Next time, Ciara goes on a blind date, and gets into it with Danielle. Like throwing things getting into it.

🤷🏽‍♀️ Is It Me…?

I swear James’s new squeeze looks like Katie in the picture.

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🚗 On the Road Again…

Touch base here tomorrow for some soap and some Jersey. Until then, stay safe, stay hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst, and stay open to a change you might not even realize you need.