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April 29, 2022 – Spencer Has His Eyes On Esme, New Villainy, an Anniversary, Steve In Salem, an Apology, Disengaging, Explosive, a Return, 7 Quotes Plus a Joke & Can’t Stop It

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Ava lets herself into Windymere, and Nikolas pops out of the living room. She asks if he’s been lurking there until she came in, and he says, would that be so wrong? She wonders if he doesn’t have anything better to do than wait for her to come home, and she sees he has candles lit and champagne waiting in the living room. He asks, what’s better than spending time alone with his wife?

At the gallery, Trina says she gets how being productive could be important to Spencer, and he says, she always does. She says, not like Esme gets him though, right? She says she’ll leave him a to-do list, so he can get home to his phony, twisted witch he calls the love of his life. He says, Esme is anything but that, and Esme is about to walk in and stops. Trina says, anything but what? A twisted witch or the love of his life?

On the phone at the hospital, Carly says she’s fine. They discharged her, but she’s going to wait around to see if Harmony is all right. For Willow’s sake. Her whole world has been turned upside down tonight.

Willow and Michael go into the chapel, and she tells him not to feel like he has to stay with her. She just wants to make sure her mom is okay. He says he texted Josslyn. She’s on her way, so he’s not going anywhere. Unless she wants to be alone. She says she wants him here with her, and they hug. She wonders what her mother was doing; walking down a road at night in the woods by herself. It doesn’t make any sense. He says, hopefully, they’ll know more soon, and she says, she and her mother were just getting close. If she doesn’t make it, Willow will never forgive herself for pushing her away.

Sasha digs in her bag, and takes out her pillbox, but it’s empty. Gladys says, there she is. Sasha left so fast, her shoes left skidmarks. Sasha says, Willow didn’t see her, did she? but Gladys says, no. The poor thing is a mess. Michael took her to the chapel; they were headed in that direction. It’s probably going to be a while before the doctors can tell her anything about her mom. Unless of course (🍷)… Unless it’s not as bad as they thought. She suggests they sit, but Sasha says she has to get out of here. Brando comes in and she runs to him. He tells her, it’s okay, he’s got her, but she says, no, it’s not okay. She might have killed Willow’s mother.

Nikolas pours champagne, and says, he shouldn’t have taken for granted that she was coming home. She asks if he’s wooing her, and he says, what if he is? Dinner might have been a bust, but there’s still plenty of time for dessert. They clink glass, but she says, it’s not going to work, and hands hers back. He asks, why? and she says she’s made her position clear. As long as Esme is here… He says, she isn’t here, and Ava says, since when? He says, Laura stopped by earlier. She got Sonny to give his word nothing will happen to Esme. Now Esme can go back to the mainland, and they can devote all of their time to each other.

Esme continues to listen in, and Spencer says, things with Esme are complicated, but Trina says, they’re not. Would he like her to explain what’s going on here? He’s keeping her on the hook. She let herself believe that he can be a better person. He misses that feeling, and now he’s trying to reel her in. He says, that’s not… and she says, it’s the only explanation she can come up with. He’s giving her mixed signals. He says, he’s not, and she asks what that jealous act was before. He says, he is not jealous of that guy, and she says, so what? Who cares if he’s jealous or not? He made his choice. Deal with it. Just remember, he threw their friendship away for some psycho girlfriend. Esme comes out, and says, she’s not the psycho; Trina is.

Josslyn comes into the waiting area and hugs Carly. Carly asks what she’s doing here, and Josslyn tells her, Michael said she was in the ER. Is she okay? Carly says she’s fine, and Josslyn says, Michael told her that Willow’s mom got in a car accident. Was she involved? Carly says she wasn’t there when Harmony got hit by the car, and Josslyn says, thank God. She was freaking out the whole way here. She doesn’t know what she’d do if anything happened to Carly. Carly says, it didn’t, and Josslyn asks, then what was she doing in the ER?

Willow tells Michael, you’d think at a time like this, she’d be able to focus on the good times, but with her and her mother, there are no good times not touched by the bad. It’s impossible to separate the two. He puts his arm around her, and says, she’s strong enough to forgive Harmony, and see that she genuinely wanted to make up for a lifetime of… He doesn’t have to tell her. She says, she’s accepted her mom allowed a lot of horrible things to happen to her because Shiloh manipulated her, and even though it took her a long time to forgive Harmony, Harmony never gave up on her. For the first time in a very long time, she started to feel her mother’s love. She’s not ready to be without it again. He holds her hands, and she cries.

Brando asks if Sasha wants to tell him what happened, and she says, what happened is Willow’s mom is fighting for her life, and it’s all her fault. Gladys says, it’s not all her fault, and Brando suggests she start from the beginning. They sit down, and Sasha says, this photographer, this paparazzi guy, started taking pictures of her at the MetroCourt. Gladys says, she’s underselling it; this jerk was harassing her. Sasha says, it was too much, so they left. Next thing they knew, this guy was chasing them down in his car. He was flashing his high beams, and she couldn’t see anything. Gladys says, and this woman ran right into the middle of the road, and Sasha says, she tried to swerve, but she didn’t have time. Brando says, she didn’t do anything wrong; it was an accident. Gladys tells her, that’s what she’s been saying. If that sleazeball hadn’t been coming after them, they wouldn’t have been driving so fast down that stretch of road. They should sue him; so should Willow. Michael’s got lawyers. Brando says, what he doesn’t understand is why the photographer was chasing her. She flashes back to the photographer catching her with the pills, and says, he had his reasons.

Carly says, and Harmony had a needle, and managed to inject her, and Josslyn says, oh God. Carly says she was in the back of her own SUV when she woke up, and heard Harmony and Alexis arguing. When she got out of the car, they were parked on Ramalamadingdong Point, and she jumped Harmony. They fought, and Harmony took off running when she heard Alexis call 9-1-1. Josslyn asks if Alexis is okay, and Carly says, she is; Sam took her home earlier. Alexis is okay, but Harmony jumped in front of a car. She saw Harmony when they brought her to the hospital. She and Alexis weren’t there when Harmony was hit, and she doesn’t know when she was hit. They stayed and waited for the cops, and the paramedics brought them here. Josslyn says she’s confused. Why did Harmony attack Carly in the first place? Carly flashes back to confronting Harmony about Neil’s papers, and saying, this is what Harmony meant that she wishes Willow was hers. Willow isn’t her biological daughter. Carly tells Josslyn, she found out something Harmony was desperately trying to keep secret. Something Willow does not know.

Michael says, one thing he knows about Willow’s mom is, she’s a fighter. There’s nothing she won’t do to fight her way back to Willow. Willow says, when she escaped from Dawn of Day, she would tell herself that she didn’t need a mother. At the time, she was right, but when her mother turned against Shiloh, she began to change, to make amends, and more and more she became the mother she should have been all along. He says, she tried, no question, and Willow says, she’s beginning to understand why some women say they’ll always need their mother, because right now, she needs hers.

Brando asks what reason the photographer had for chasing Sasha, and Gladys says she stole his memory card. He says, she did what? Why would she do that? Gladys says, he wouldn’t stop taking pictures of Sasha, even though every last one of us told him to knock it off. Sasha was getting extremely upset, and she wasn’t about to let some parasite with a camera exploit her daughter-in-law. Sasha says, Willow isn’t going to care about any of that. All that matters is, she hit Willow’s mother with her car, and she might die. Brando tells her, like he said, it was a terrible accident. She didn’t mean to do this. Willow will understand. Sasha says, what if Harmony doesn’t make it? Willow will never forgive her, and she’ll never forgive herself. Brando says, they don’t have any control over that, so let’s not do what ifs. Right now, she just needs to tell Willow what happened. Gladys says, does she? Willow has enough on her plate; Sasha’s a wreck. Can’t it wait? Sasha says, no, it can’t. The only reason she came here is because Willow deserves to hear the truth from her, but she doesn’t know if she can face her. Brando says, there’s no right or wrong here, and Gladys says she doesn’t know if she’d put it like that. Sasha cries, and Brando says, whatever she chooses to do, he’s behind her 100%, but if she goes to tell Willow right now, she’s the strongest person he knows. He knows she can do this. She says, let’s go, and they leave together.

Trina says, she’s the psycho? Says the girl who’s been lurking in the shadows for who knows how long. Spencer asks what Esme is doing here, and Esme says, it’s bad enough Trina has half of Port Charles blaming her for Cam and Joss’s sad little sex tape. Trina says, only half? She’ll have to step up her game. (Ha-ha! Sounds like something I’d say.) Esme says, even though all the evidence points to Trina, Trina’s lies got her kidnapped by Sonny Corinthos. Spencer says, which is why she’s supposed to be back at Windymere, right now. Esme says, that’s what she came to tell him. His grandmother, the mayor, personally intervened on her behalf, and forced Sonny to back down. She’s safe now. Spencer says, that’s great, and Trina says, she’d call it a useless waste of cement. Esme says, thank God Trina didn’t manage to poison everyone against her. How does it feel to know people finally see through her good girl act?

Ava asks why Sonny backed down, and Nikolas says, his mother didn’t tell him Sonny’s rationale, but he was here when she told Esme. So Esme is aware the threat is over. Ava asks when she’s moving out, and he doesn’t say anything. She says, tell her that he’s not letting Esme stay, and he says, they just haven’t set a date for her to move out yet. She says, they have a staff. They can pack up her stuff, put it on the launch, and it can be waiting for her on the pier tonight. He says, Esme isn’t going wait for a launch to come back from town and find her luggage waiting, and she says, so Esme went to the mainland. He says, to tell Spencer the good news, and she says, the good news is that she can stay there. He says, there’s the matter of how she’ll support herself, and Ava says, she has a trust fund. He says, she’s only given a pittance, and Ava says, she was sent to school in Paris. Her life has not been the stuff of Dickens. He says he promises, Esme will leave Windymere and Spoon Island soon. Ava says, she better, and he says, the best part is, once she’s gone, all their problems go with her. Ava caresses his face, saying, my sweet beautiful husband… She smacks him lightly, and says, no they don’t. He says, the root of their problem is that he invited Esme to move in without consulting her, but she says, the roots go far deeper than that. He says, when he invited Esme to stay here, they were planning on renewing their vows. Is she telling him she wasn’t happy? She says, she was, but when he told Esme and Spencer that they could move in, it made her realize she was ignoring some very real issues. He says, such as? Start at the top; what’s their biggest issue? She says she doesn’t trust him. Don’t look so surprised. He doesn’t trust her either. He says, this isn’t about trust. It’s about the fact that he chose his son. That’s what she has an issue with, isn’t it?

Esme says, Trina refuses to take the blame for what she did to her so-called friends, and Spencer says, enough, but she says she’s not going to stand for it anymore. She tells Trina, mark her words, the next time Trina lies about her, there will be consequences. Trina says, Esme talks a good game, but know this. Trina sees her, and soon one day, everyone is going to see her for who she really is, a needy entitled psychopath, who hurts everyone around them, and wonders where they all went. She’ll be all alone with no one left to fool, except maybe that idiot (meaning Spencer). Now she’s going to put this away, and when she comes back, Esme won’t be here. Because she’s trespassing.

Carly tells Josslyn, Harmony is still in surgery, but they don’t think she’s going to make it. Josslyn says, Carly seems pretty worried about someone who just tried to kill her, and Carly says, she’s worried about Willow. She’s got enough on her mind right now. Maybe she should wait to tell her, but Jordan knows. The last thing she wants is for Willow to find out during the course of the investigation, but they probably won’t question Willow tonight, so maybe she should wait. Josslyn says, that’s one way to look at it, and Carly asks, what’s the other way? Josslyn says, can telling Willow really make things much worse? 

Michael asks if there’s anything Willow needs, and she says, right now, she needs answers. She thinks she’s strong enough to get them. Michael says, Josslyn is here. So they should go look for her and his mom. Maybe they have an update on Harmony. As they’re leaving, Brando and Sasha walk in, and Michael says, he guesses they heard about Harmony. Brando says, they’re aware of what happened, and Willow says, they were going to check on how her mom was doing. Sasha says, she’s sorry. She knows this is a terrible time, but she needs to talk to Willow alone. Willow says, sure, and Michael says he’ll check on her mom. Willow says she’ll join him later, and Sasha thanks Brando for being here. He says, where else would he be? He kisses her forehead, says she’s got this, and leaves. Willow asks what Sasha needs to talk about.  

Michael tells Brando, he saw his mom in the ER and texted Josslyn. Brando asks why Carly was in the ER, and Michael says, she didn’t tell him, but she seemed okay, so he focused on Willow. Brando says, rough night all around. Keep him posted. He’s going to wait for Sasha. As Michael is about to get into the elevator, Smoltz comes along, and says, if it isn’t the husband of the Face of Deception. His sources tell him that Brando’s wife ran down a pedestrian tonight. Any comment?

Josslyn says she’s sorry, but she knows Carly will make the best choice for Willow. Carly says she appreciates Josslyn’s vote of confidence, when Gladys comes by. Carly asks what she’s doing here. Are Sasha and Brando okay? Gladys says, physically, yes. She’s fine too. Carly says she can see that, and Josslyn’s phone rings. She leaves to take the call, and Gladys asks if there’s any word on Harmony. Is she going to pull through? Carly says she doesn’t know. Why is Gladys asking? Gladys says, because she cares deeply about the suffering of others. Carly might want to look into that sometime. Also, Sasha was the one who ran over Harmony. Carly says, oh my God, and Gladys says, believe her, she knows. She was in the car. Carly asks where Sasha is, and Gladys says, Brando took her to see Willow. She’s dreading what’s going to happen when Sasha tells her.

Willow asks how Sasha found out about her mom; did Carly call her? Sasha says, no. She knows because… It’s so hard to say. She and Gladys were driving on a back road. She was driving, and a guy was chasing them; it’s not important why. The point is, he was flashing his high beams in her rearview, and it was blinding her. She couldn’t see and the road was dark. Out of nowhere, someone ran in front of her car. She couldn’t see who it was until she get out to help, and she’s so sorry, it was Willow’s mother. Well, here’s a thought. Why don’t she and Gladys flip the script? Since the headlights were blinding, technically, it’s the jerkface photographer’s fault.

Spencer tells Esme not to let Trina get to her, but she says, Trina isn’t the one getting to her. Why is it that every time she sees him with Trina, they’re having a moment of some kind? He says, it wasn’t a moment. He didn’t say anything he wouldn’t have said in front of her. She says, even the part where he was jealous about some guy? He says, not jealous, annoyed. When he got here, she was talking to the cop who arrested him. Esme asks, why? and he says, the whole sex tape mess has the media harassing her. She says, gee too bad, and he says, he doesn’t hate that guy because he’s jealous; he hates him because he’s a jerk. She says, even so, she can’t help thinking history is repeating itself, but he says, trust him, it’s not. She’s the one he has eyes on.

Brando asks who this is, and Michael tells Smoltz, this is not a good time. Brando says, Michael knows this creep? and Smoltz says, this creep is happens to be doing Mr. Corinthos a favor, and Michael says, Smoltz is a reporter, and he and Willow are cooperating with him on a feature. Smoltz says he’s always on the lookout for the next good story. He takes out his phone, and says, Mr. Gilmore – Brando says, Corbin – about this pedestrian his wife ran down… Brando says, no comment, and Smoltz says, it’s better for him to get a quote from Sasha herself, or as his source called her, the Face of Collision. Brando lunges for him, but Michael gets between them, and pushes Brando back. Smoltz says, he has rights under the First Amendment, and Brando says, he fought in the US Military to protect Smoltz’s rights; he’s well aware of what they are. His First Amendment rights only protect him from government censorship. Michael runs a media company; does he have that correct? Michael says, he sure does, and Brando says he thought so. He gets close to Smoltz, and asks if he looks like the government. It’s a simple question. Smoltz says, no, and Brando says, which means, the First Amendment won’t protect Smoltz if he catches him even breathing the same air as his wife. Nothing personal, but he’ll make sure Smoltz is incapable of ever writing any story ever again. He doubts the other journalists will miss him, or find him if they did. Understood? Smoltz nods and leaves, and Michael asks, what happened to Sasha?   

Willow says, Sasha is the one who hit her mom? and Sasha swears it was an accident. She’s so sorry. She’d do anything, give anything, to make it so it didn’t happen. Is there anything she can do? That’s so stupid. Of course (🍷) there’s nothing, but she’s here for Willow if Willow needs anything. She’s probably the last person Willow wants to see, so she’s just going to go. Willow tells her, wait. Was she with Carly and Alexis? Sasha says, what? and Willow says, Carly and Alexis were with her mom before the accident, but Sasha says, no. She was coming from the MetroCourt. Willow wants to ask Sasha a question. It might seem a little strange, but did it seem like her mom jumped in front of Sasha’s car on purpose? Sasha says she doesn’t know; it happened so fast. It felt more like Willow’s mom just didn’t see her. Willow cries, and Sasha says she knows Willow and her mom haven’t had the easiest relationship, but they were making amends. She’s so sorry this happened because of her. Willow is the last person who deserves this. She asks if she should get Michael, and Willow says, she just wants some of this, any of this, to make sense.

Gladys tells Carly that she’s worried about Sasha. She doesn’t know how much more Sasha can take. Carly says, as long as she’s known Sasha, she’s weathered crisis after crisis, and come back tougher every time. Gladys says, that was before. Since her grandson died, Sasha’s been an open wound. If Sasha killed her friend’s mother, what is she going to do? Carly says, they’ll get her through it, and Gladys says, Carly didn’t see Sasha with that photographer. Sasha has dealt with photographers before, and knows how to handle the paparazzi when they’re being jerks, but tonight she was a different person; panicked, desperate, and the way she snapped… Josslyn comes back, and Gladys excuses herself. Josslyn asks if everything is okay with Brando and Sasha, and Carly says she just needs a hug. They hug, and Josslyn asks if Carly is sure she’s okay. Carly says, it’s just been a night. So much devastation. She wants Josslyn to know she loves her, and she’s so grateful to have her. They hug again.

Ava says, she and Spencer will never be each other’s favorite people, but he’s Nikolas’s son. She meant it when she said she’d keep their issues out of her and Nikolas’s relationship. Esme though, was never part of that agreement. He says, as long as Esme is important to Spencer, she’s part of that agreement, but Ava says, not as long as Esme is a threat to Trina, she’s not. This isn’t about Spencer and Esme; this is about her and Nikolas. He says, she’s right. It’s about their marriage and their partnership. He should have consulted her before inviting Esme to live there, but when she had a problem with Esme, she went to Sonny instead of consulting him. She asks what there was to consult him about. He was giving that horrid little monster the benefit of the doubt, while she was framing Trina for something even her so-called victims know she didn’t do. He says, so she’s trying to punish him, and she says, not without good reason. He says, and her mystery plans tonight, did they involve exploring divorce? She says, of course (🍷) not. That ship sailed weeks ago. He says, when was this? and she says, the day he invited Esme into their home. He says, she can go on about not trusting him, but how is he supposed to trust her when she always has one foot out the door? She says, if he wants her to stop straddling the threshold, then stop pushing her away. He says, at least give him a heads up. Should he be expecting divorce papers soon? She says, not yet. She couldn’t go through with it. He asks, why, when she can’t trust their toxic manipulative marriage? Why the hell is she still here? She says, because she loves him, and he says he doesn’t believe it. She says, believe this, and kisses him.

Esme takes Spencer’s hands, and thanks him, saying, he’s the only one for her too. They hug, and Trina sees, but steps back. Esme says she feels close to him, and he says he’s sorry it’s taken him so long to get back on track. He thanks her for letting him take it slow, but she says she doesn’t care how long it takes, just as long as they do. He says, it’s their second chance; he wants to do things right. She says, he’s not the problem. When she thinks of how close Trina came to destroying them… He says, Esme… but she says she can’t help it. That conniving little witch drove a wedge between them. She wants a front row seat at Trina’s trial. She wants to see Trina’s face when they lock her away. She can’t wait for everyone at school to see what a backstabbing bitch… He says, stop talking about Trina like that, and she says, why? Trina continues to listen.

Brando tells Michael, Sasha’s the one who hit Harmony, and Michael asks, how? Brando says, some photographer was harassing her at the MetroCourt. He chased after her, and she was speeding to get away. Harmony ran into the middle of the road. Michael says, oh my God. How is Sasha doing? Brando says, she’s devastated. It’s enough with an accident like that, but what she’s really having trouble with is hurting Willow. Michael says, as terrible as all this is, he hopes Willow will have some answers. Sasha might not have the whole story, but he has the feeling his mom does.

Gladys presses the elevator button a bunch of times, takes the memory card out of her purse, and looks at it. The elevator comes, and she gets in.

Josslyn asks if Carly is going to talk to Willow now or later, and Carly asks what Josslyn thinks. Josslyn says, if it was her, she’d probably want to know right away, but she’d understand if Carly thinks it’s piling too much on Willow. Carly says, Josslyn doesn’t? and Josslyn says, she does, but there’s never going to be a good time.

Esme asks if Spencer is still defending Trina, but he says, for God’s sake. He doesn’t care about Trina; he cares about her. If Trina leans over any further, she’ll be in the room, and Esme says, then why? Spencer says, all of this anger Esme is holding in can’t be good for her. She’s tied in knots. She’s scowling; her forehead is scrunching up. The both of them almost laugh, and he says, he’s serious. All this stress she’s carrying around, let it go. She says, she’ll try, but she just hates that Trina is getting away with everything. He asks how she thinks he feels, but her and Trina getting in each other’s face is making it worse. She asks what she’s supposed to do. Trina is walking around free, blaming her. He tells her to look at him. Does she trust him? She says, of course (🍷), and he tells her, then trust him when he says this is all going to be over soon, and when it is, she and Trina will never have to see each other ever again. He hugs her, and Trina slips back, pondering this in the hallway.

Nikolas and Ava start getting busy on the couch, but she says, they can’t do this. She gets up and says, their problems aren’t going to go away if they keep distracting themselves with sex. He says, this isn’t a diversion. It’s them expressing their love. They do love each other, right? She says, they do, and he says, if they have problems, they can fix them. She says, they can’t fix them with sex, and he says, then just tell him what he has to do to make it good, and he’ll do it. She says she doesn’t know, and he says, while she’s figuring it out, let him prove that she can trust him. She says, trust is earned; it’s built over time. And if he thinks he can fix things with one or two grand gestures, she’s sorry; he can’t. She leaves, and he blows out the candles.

Sasha tells Willow that she wishes she could make it okay. All she can say is, it was a horrible, senseless accident. Willow wonders what her mom was doing there in the first place. Why was she in the woods, stumbling into the road? Carly comes in, and says, she can answer that. She asks Sasha if she can have minute with Willow. They need talk alone. Willow takes Sasha’s hand for a moment, and Sasha leaves.

On Monday, Austin says, if Maxie doesn’t want to hang out, all she has to do is say so; Spinelli says someone will be the first to know: Nina asks if Sonny is looking for someone; and Carly tells Willow to prepare herself.

🦸🏻‍♂️ He’s Going To Disney…

I can definitely see him doing a show like this.

James Patrick Stuart Previews His New Disney Series!

💗 Happy Fifth…

So I wonder how it was at home after Peter died?

Laura Wright and Wes Ramsey Celebrate Their Fifth Anniversary

🏍 Where Jason Went…

Sooner or later, everyone ends up on a streaming service.

Steve Burton Joins the Cast of DAYS OF OUR LIVES: BEYOND SALEM!

💎 So Sorry…

Seriously, who cares? But there is a repeat of Puffy!

Garcelle Beauvais Apologizes To Kyle Richards Over Remark About Kathy Hilton!

🧂 A Break From the Lake…

I have to find my zen with a pint of ice cream and 90 Day Fiancé.

https://people.com/tv/meredith-marks-left-salt-lake-city-for-months-after-dark-times/

⚒ Reunion Warpath…

Sounds like it’s going to be a real doozie. Again, why do they continue to employ that ticking timebomb? And I don’t mean Joe #2.

https://pagesix.com/2022/04/28/teresa-giudice-why-joe-gorga-stormed-out-of-rhonj-reunion/
https://pagesix.com/2022/04/25/dolores-catania-calls-jennifer-aydin-a-f-king-c-t-in-explosive-rhonj-reunion-trailer/

🏞 Welcome Back…

If there was an award for Most Changes, it would go to this family.

https://www.distractify.com/p/welcome-to-plathville-season-4-trailer

🧾 Quotes of the Week

Honest towards ourselves and towards anyone else who is our friend; brave towards the enemy; magnanimous towards the defeated; polite always: this is how the four cardinal virtues want us to act. – Friedrich Nietzsche

The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. – Albert Camus

Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you. – Carl Sandburg

Honesty is for the most part less profitable than dishonesty. – Plato (I could have told you that.)

Hope is the destination that we seek. Love is the road that leads to hope. Courage is the motor that drives us. We travel out of darkness into faith. – Dean Koontz

Look at all the things moviegoers believe – Star Wars, Spider-Man, and Transformers. You don’t think a gay man can play straight but you believe in Chewbacca? – Billy Eichner on his upcoming film featuring an entirely LGBTQ cast

We are all now connected by the Internet, like neurons in a giant brain. – Stephen Hawking (When you put it that way – yikes!)

🐼 A panda walked into a café and ordered a sandwich. He ate it and then pulled a gun out and shot the waiter. The panda then plunked a badly punctuated wildlife manual onto the table. Look me up, he growled as he walked out the door. The wounded waiter opened the book to the entry for panda. It read, Panda: Large, black and white bear-like mammal native to China. Eats, shoots & leaves.

🥁 BA-DUM-CHH…

Stop by next time, and follow me into the Dead zone. Until then, stay safe, stay hydrated, and stay understanding that trust is earned, and built over time.

Apr29

April 28, 2022 – Laura Tells Nikolas To Get Rid Of the Scorpion, Onstage, Awarding Daytime, Award Of a Lifetime, VanderParis, Wasting Away & Sublime’s 29th

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

On the phone, Nikolas leaves a message for Ava to call him. On another phone, Spencer says he gets it. Cameron’s girlfriend isn’t happy with him right now, but if he can ride out Joss and Trina hating him, then Cameron can too. Please, Spencer needs him to do this one favor. Esme walks in as he’s talking, and says, what favor is that?

At the gallery, Trina hears a noise, and gets her pepper spray out of her bag. She goes toward the entrance as Rory is coming in, and she says, oh, it’s you. He says, she can put that down now, and she agrees she can, but she doesn’t know if she should.

Portia says she was worried about Curtis. She couldn’t reach him all day. He apologizes for being radio silent, and she wonders if he’s going to tell her that Marshall left town, and he went after him. He nods, and she asks if he found Marshall. He says, he found Marshall; then he lost him again.

Dante meets Willow and Michael in the MetroCourt Garden, since it’s replaced the pool as the hot new set. He says he’s sorry Sam can’t make it. Something came up, and she sends her regrets. Michael asks if everything is good, and Dante says he thinks so. Sam encouraged him to come, so he’s sure it’s nothing too serious.

In the ER, TJ checks Alexis’s vision, and Sam runs in. She asks, what happened? and Alexis says, she and Carly barely escaped with their lives. Girls night out. Sam asks TJ what she’s talking about; is she okay? TJ says, she’s not exaggerating. She and Carly were attacked. Sam asks, by who? and Alexis says, by someone she thought was her friend.

Jordan is in another cubicle with Carly, and Amy tells Carly that the attending wants to monitor her; try to get some rest. As soon as she’s gone, Carly takes off the oxygen mask, and says, she knows Jordan has questions for her, but they’ve got to find Harmony before she goes after Willow and Wiley. Jordan asks why she thinks Harmony is a danger to her own daughter and grandson, and Carly says, Harmony had some kind of psychotic break. She’s desperate to keep the secret that Willow is not her daughter.

Sasha kneels by Harmony, and the photographer says, how’s this for a headline – Supermodel Speedster Slays. She says, can’t he see? This woman is barely breathing. She needs an ambulance right now. On the phone, Gladys says she doesn’t know the exact location, and Sasha says she can’t focus. She tells the photographer to help Gladys, and he takes the phone, while Gladys goes to help Sasha. Sasha says, help her turn Harmony over, but Gladys isn’t sure they should. Sasha says, this lady is barely breathing; she needs CPR right now. On three, she wants Gladys to turn Harmony toward her. One… two… three. They turn her over, and Gladys says, she thought it was a deer, but it was a person. Sasha sees it’s Harmony, all bloody, and she’s shocked.

Alexis tells Sam, she took off on foot. She could be anywhere.

Carly tells Jordan that she found a piece of paper in a file. They were notes from a therapy session, and mentioned Harmony by name. Something about Harmony feeling guilty for taking a child that wasn’t her own. Jordan says, these were Neil Byrne’s notes? and Carly says, when she went to the fireplace, because Harmony was burning some papers, the heading on the paper said, Dr. Neil Byrne, Psychiatrist, and that’s when Harmony came after her with a needle. Jordan says, this could explain why Brendon Byrne was found dead in the water by the pier, and Carly says, all she knows is, when she woke up in her SUV, she could hear Harmony and Alexis arguing. Harmony was threatening Alexis. She went after Alexis, but then Carly tackled her to the ground. The moment Harmony heard Alexis get through to 9-1-1, she took off. Jordan says, this was all because of Neil Byrne’s file. What was so compelling that Harmony would commit multiple homicides to keep it quiet?

Willow says, she’s sorry Sam’s missing out, but she won’t complain about having two handsome dinner companions. Dante wonders if he won’t be the third wheel. Don’t they want a rare night out? Willow says, they manage get out when they can, and asks what Dante’s been up to. Dante says, working. He was just at the gym; Sonny was there. He heard Sonny and Michael had a dust up. Willow says, excuse her. She’s going to call the nanny and check on Wiley. She leaves, and Dante says, that was very tactfully done. Michael asks what their father had to say, and Dante says, he heard Sonny’s side; he was hoping to hear Michael’s. Michael says, it’s between dad and him. It’s best Dante stays out of it.

Curtis tells Portia that he’s sorry about today. He’s in a negative headspace. He had a confrontation with Marshall, and of course (🍷) it didn’t go very well. She asks how this confrontation was any different than the others he had with Marshall, and he says, this time, he had knowledge. He discovered some secrets Marshall’s been keeping from him. She asks how he came across this knowledge, and he says he did some digging. She says, and Marshall was upset about the invasion of his privacy, and Curtis says, so much so, he packed his bags and left town. She says she sees. And what does he think upset Marshall more, that Curtis unearthed his secrets, or that he used Drew to do it?

Rory says he didn’t mean to scare Trina. He noticed she hadn’t locked the door. She says she meant to; she just got caught up with work. He says, she should be more careful. Commissioner Ashford told him to keep watch. She said there’s been some trouble with the press? Although he doesn’t recommend pepper spraying a reporter. Can she put that away now? She says, sorry, and puts it back in her bag. He says, close call. Looks like she has good aim. She says, she does. Her dad is an ex-cop. He says he’s sure he taught her the importance of handling weapons safely, and she says, trust her, she knows. He says, good. He’d hate to have to take her in. She says, like he did with Cam and Spencer? Overreact much? He says, she’s still mad that he detained her friends, but she says, friend. Cam is her friend. He says, and Cassadine isn’t?

Spencer tells Cameron, he’s glad they understand one another, and ends the call. Esme asks, who was that? and he says, Cameron. She says, Cam’s doing him a favor? and he says, if he knows what’s good for him. He told Cam that he needs to watch what he says about Esme in the future, or things might get physical again. She says, he and Cam got into a fight? and he says, they were dragged down to the PCPD, but now Cam knows that he’s not going to tolerate him badmouthing her anymore. She says, he did that for her? He has to be careful. He can’t get arrested again. He says, there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for her, and tells her that he has to get going. She asks, where? and he says, the gallery, so he can get started on the many menial tasks Ava’s assigned to him. If he goes after hours, he can avoid Ava and Trina. She says she appreciates that. He kisses her on the cheek, says, it always has been us against the world, and leaves.

Nikolas’s phone dings, and the message from Ava says: Plans tonight. Don’t wait up. He throws the phone across the room, when Esme walks in. She says, something on his mind? He says, this is a waste. All that effort, Ava isn’t even taking his calls. He flips over the table set for his and Ava’s dinner, sending everything flying. Esme says, it was a beautiful table. She’s sorry about Ava, and for her part in ruining his plans. He says, it’s not her fault, but she says, Ava isn’t here because Ava resents the fact she is. She starts to pick things up, but he tells her, leave it; he’ll have someone clean it. She says, Ava even put their vow renewal on hold, and he says, no one’s forced her to make those choices. She says, it’s so obvious how he worships his wife. She can’t understand how Ava doesn’t appreciate that. She sees what kind of partner he is, and she wants that kind of passion and loyalty in her life. She takes his hand, and says, he doesn’t deserve to be stuck in this house without the love he so desperately needs. Laura walks in, and says, she comes bearing glad tidings. Nobody has to be stuck. Esme doesn’t have to hide out anymore.

Trina says, she asked Rory not to arrest Cam, if he recalls. Now if he’ll excuse her, she has work to do. She’ll lock up when he goes. He says he wasn’t trying to be a jerk. Commissioner Ashford is really pushing for everything to be by the book. She says, nothing wrong with being disciplined; she can relate. He says, and so she knows, both guys got off with a warning. She says she supposes he’s just doing his job, possibly taking it too seriously, and he says, since she cut him some slack, he wouldn’t turn down something to drink while he keeps watch in his patrol car. She says, Officer Invisible did give her a soda once. She guesses she can return the favor. He says, actually Cabrera, but she can call him Rory, if she ever needs to call him.

Curtis says, Drew told Portia about their plan? and she says, he told her the basics. He said he set up an interview with Marshall so they could do a background check. Curtis says, Marshall was upset by all the subterfuge. He was even more upset that Curtis ignored his wishes to stop searching. She asks, then why did he do it? and he says, he did it for her and Trina; for Aunt Stella and TJ, and everyone he loves. They had to find out what Marshall was hiding. And he doesn’t regret doing it, because what he found out was eye-popping. The man was never in the Witness Protection Program, and no link to organized crime. In fact, his arrest was because of a protest rally decades ago. She doesn’t understand why he would hide that, and Curtis says, he’s guessing, pride. He was embarrassed he never did jail time. Instead, he was sent to a mental institution. He was going to tell her; he just wanted to confront the man first. She says, Curtis doesn’t owe her that information, but she’s wondering why he didn’t share with her how he acquired it. Subterfuge, digging; her perspective could have helped him with this. And she thought they were in this together, but he didn’t trust her with any of it?

Michael says, he doesn’t recognize their father anymore; does Dante? Dante says, of course (🍷) he does. He’s going through some changes. Michael says, changes that directly affect his mother and son. His mother can take care of herself, but Wiley can’t. That means he has to put his relationship with Sonny behind him. Dante asks, for how long? when Willow comes back, and says, Wiley’s just fine. Dante’s phone rings, and he says, now it’s his turn to be excused. He steps away, and Willow asks if everything is okay. Michael says, Dante didn’t try to talk him out of his positions, and she says, relationships with parents are tricky. She needs to check in with her mom about her drinking last night. It’s not like her. Dante comes back, and says, he just got called to the scene of an accident; he has to jet. Willow says, eventful night, and Dante says, it appears so. He tells Michael, whatever happens with him and Sonny, they’re brothers, always. Michael says, always, and Dante says, raincheck on the dinner? Michael says, sounds good. Next time, bring Sam. Dante says, of course (🍷). No more third wheel for them.

Sam says, Alexis couldn’t have known how deep Harmony’s lies went, or what she was actually capable of. Alexis says, she didn’t; not even close. She killed Neil, then became Alexis’s friend, and tried to kill her.

Carly says, Harmony stole a baby. That’s pretty shocking. Jordan asks if it’s sufficient motive to try to kill Carly and Alexis, kill Neil Byrne, and his brother. Was it all to avoid going back to prison, or is there more to the story? Carly flashes back to confronting Harmony about saying owed Nina, and Harmony saying that she misspoke. Carly says she’s not sure, and Jordan says, try her. Carly says she thinks Brendon knew Harmony killed his brother, and Jordan says, then why not come to the police? Especially when he had damning evidence in her file? Carly says, apparently, he was trying to shake Harmony down, and Jordan says, but why go to such extreme lengths? And what was in that file? What else does Carly know?

Sasha does CPR, and Gladys asks, if she dies, are they going to get in trouble? Harmony takes a breath, and Sasha says, she’s back. She tells Harmony, hold on; help is coming. The photographer starts taking pictures, since he learned nothing from Princess Diana’s death, and tells Sasha, look at him.

Jordan wonders if there was anything, any indication why Harmony would kill two people, and try to kill two more, and Carly doesn’t know what Jordan wants her to say, What she does know is, Willow is going to be devastated, and she’s worried about Willow’s safety. Michael and Wiley too, which is why she has to let them know what’s going on. Jordan says, it’s being handled. Everyone has to remain calm, including Carly. So sit tight; got it? Carly nods, and Jordan’s phone rings. She leaves to take the call, and Carly says, you bet I’ll sit tight, and starts to gather up her stuff.

Sam wonders if Alexis needs more medical attention, but Alexis says, she heard TJ. No concussion. She’s fine… at least physically. Sam says she’s so sorry Harmony did this to her; she let that woman into her home. Alexis says she’s realizing Harmony wasn’t just the cause of one bad night, but many.

The photographer snaps photos all around the gurney the paramedics have Harmony on. One of them says, dude, seriously, what are you doing? The photographer goes over to Sasha and Gladys, and says, there’s two ways this thing can play out. He can sell these pictures with Sasha being the heroine who saved the day, or she can stand in his way, and the story is, she caused this tragedy. Gladys tells her to go with the first one. He’s going to sell something. The bad press will make Deception’s stock go down. Is that what she wants? The photographer says, it benefits them both, and he wants his memory card returned. The paramedics bring Harmony through, and one tells Sasha, nice job keeping her alive, and the photographer says, isn’t she great? They go to the ambulance, and the photographer says, his memory card, holding out his hand. Sasha says she doesn’t think so, and starts to walk away. He says, okay, the Face of Collision it is. She asks why he doesn’t leave her alone, and he says, the whole world will see she’s flaming out after she lost her kid. Wow. He’s extra stupid, since I doubt the public would be on his side. Sasha goes after him and Gladys pulls her back. Dante arrives, and gets in the middle, saying, stop.

Portia says, she doubts Curtis would have gotten Drew involved unless she had serious concerns, but she wishes he would have trusted her. He says he does trust her, but ever since they moved in together, he’s been concerned about Marshall’s past showing up on their doorstep. And leaving Trina alone with him when Aunt Stella had her panic attack didn’t help matters. She says, Trina seemed perfectly safe with Marshall, and he says he’s not saying Marshall’s the danger. He’s worried about Marshall’s past, and had to get answers. She asks how he went about it. Didn’t Marshall’s background check come back clean? He says, Marshall had a sealed arrest record. He told Curtis that himself. She says she knows Marshall didn’t tell him the contents of that record. How’d he go about finding out?

Laura sees the mess, and asks, what happened here? Nikolas says, a momentary lapse. What’s this great news? She says she had a conversation with Sonny, and he assured her, Esme has nothing to fear. He gave her his word, and his word is his bond. So they can all resume their normal lives. Perhaps Esme can move out now. Nickolas says, let’s not be too hasty.

Rory is looking at a painting, when Trina comes back. She says, sorry, this is all they have, handing Rory a bottle of Pellegrino. She asks if he likes the painting, but he says he’s not sure. He doesn’t know anything about art. He’s walked past the Chuck museum a thousand times, but never set foot inside. She says, that’s sad; he’s definitely missing out. He says he really likes the front steps. It’s a great place to eat his lunch. She says, trust her. What’s inside is a million times better. He says, even if he has no idea what he’s looking at? and she says, the thing about art is it’s subjective. How does this painting make him feel? Spencer quietly comes in, and Rory says, hopeful? Trina asks, why hopeful? and Rory says she’s putting him on the spot. Something about the mixture of dark and light. She says, she can see that, and Spencer says, that’s called contrast. Rory should ask Trina to educate him about chiaroscuro, the treatment of light and shade. Trina says, he is the expert on all things shady. Why is he here?

Portia says she knows a former investigator has all kinds of sources, and she’s not asking Curtis to reveal them, but getting access to a sealed police record… He says, she doesn’t approve, and she says, she’s not judging him; she’s concerned. He says, about Marshall or his relationship with Marshall? and she says, of course (🍷) she hopes Marshall is okay. She’s sensitive to him wanting to keep his mental health issues private. As far ask their father/son relationship, she’s with Curtis. She supports what he wants. He asks, then why is she upset? and she says she doesn’t want to lose him.

Rory says, if it isn’t the mayor’s grandson. What brings Spencer here? Spencer says, work. He’s here to start his restitution, and since Trina is no longer supervising him, he figured he could make his own hours. Rory says, he bets. Spencer seems to like making up his own rules. Spencer says, if it’s a bad time, he can leave, but Trina says she’ll go. She just needs to finish. Rory says he’ll be in the car, thanks Trina for the water, and leaves, and my God is his belt LOUD. Spencer asks why Trina is hanging out with Rory, and Trina says, not that it’s any of his business, but Commissioner Ashford assigned him to her for her protection. He says, like a bodyguard, and she asks why Rory made that comment about him being the mayor’s grandson. He says, so they’re on a first name basis now, and she says, he used his grandmother’s position to avoid charges. He says, Rory would have found out anyway, and she says, he doesn’t think twice, does he? He just throws money and influence, or both, and expects things to go his way. She thought he’d grow out of it, but she was wrong all along. He’s still the same entitled brat she had the bad luck of meeting months ago.

Nikolas tells Laura, Spencer and Esme can’t support themselves, and Esme says she still doesn’t have access to her trust fund, and Spence is making nothing at the gallery. Laura says she’s sure Spencer could go back to working at Kelly’s, but Esme says, Spencer and Cameron had a… disagreement. Laura says, she’s aware. She was Spencer’s first call from Jail. Esme says she should probably go talk to Spence; tell him the good news. She fakes being happy, and thanks Laura, hugging her. Laura says she’s so welcome, and Esme leaves. Nikolas says he appreciates Laura coming and delivering the news in person, and she says, not a minute too soon it seems.

Dante asks, what happened? What’s going on? The photographer says, he’s bleeding and Sasha is insane. Sasha says, he’s insane, calling him a bloodsucker, and Gladys says, not another word without an attorney present. She’s calling Brando. She tells Dante, Sasha’s not saying another word, so save his breath. The photographer says he needs medical attention, and Dante says he can drive himself to GH. Just don’t leave the hospital before Dante gets his statement. He says, Dante is going to get his statement all right, and Dante says, get out of here. He leaves, and Dante asks if Sasha is okay, but she says, no. How’s Harmony? He says, too soon to tell. What happened here? She says, that horrible man was chasing them, and he asks, was he trying to get photos? Sasha says, she was trying to get away from him. She was driving… He stops her, and reminds her that she does have a right to counsel, but he needs to know what happened with Harmony. How did she get hurt? Sasha says, she ran out into the road right in front of her car. She couldn’t swerve. My God. What if she doesn’t make it? Gladys comes back, and says, that’s enough for now. Can’t Dante see she’s upset? He says he’s going, but Sasha should get to GH; she could be in shock. They can come to the station in the morning to give their statements. Gladys tells Sasha, let’s go, and leads her away. Dante sees something on the ground covered in blood. The memory card?

Michael says, some date night, huh? and Willow says, it started off weird. Sam couldn’t make it, and Dante got called away. It’s not his fault. He says he’s been in a funk since Dante brought up his dad, and she says, having a parent out of your life is not easy, but it doesn’t have to be forever. Look at her and her mom. He says, enough gloomy talk. Like Dante said, it’s a rare night out. Let’s make the best of it. She asks if he has anything particular in mind, and he says he has a few things in mind. They kiss, and his phone rings. He says, of course (🍷). It’s Carly, who asks if Willow is with him, and he says, they just sat down to dinner. Is everything okay? She says, everything is not okay. It’s not about Wiley, but she needs him and Willow to come to the ER right now. She’ll tell him everything when they get here. He says, they’re on their way, and Willow asks, what is it?

Carly asks if Alexis is okay, and Alexis says, she’s fine thanks to Carly. Carly saved her life. What about her? Carly thanks Alexis, saying, if Alexis hadn’t shown up when she did… Sam comes out, and says, Spinelli’s trying to get a location on Harmony’s phone, and Alexis says, Harmony sure as hell won’t be calling her. Her reporter was at the PCPD, and said they have no information yet, but hopefully, they’ll find Harmony, and this will all be over soon. Amy tells Alexis that her discharge papers are ready, and they’re working on Carly’s. Harmony is brought in on a gurney, and the paramedic says she was in full arrest on scene, and a bystander performed CPR. She has multiple head injuries and probably head trauma. Amy says, that’s Willow’s mother, and TJ says a bunch of medical stuff. I laugh, wondering if he even knows what he’s saying.

Gladys says she agrees with Dante that Sasha should be checked out at GH. Brando’s very worried about her. Sasha tells Gladys, just say it. Gladys says, Harmony came out of nowhere. There’s no way Sasha could have avoided her. She lowers her voice to a whisper, and says, the fact is, Sasha was speeding. What’s on that memory card that’s got her so bent? Sasha flashes back to the photographer taking photos of her taking a pill, and she says she’s so sick of being treated like an animal on exhibit. Since she lost Liam, her grief has been judged and analyzed, and she can’t take it. Gladys says she gets it. Don’t worry. The memory card is safe in her purse. Sasha asks if she can have it, and Gladys says, of course (🍷), but she wants to get Sasha to the hospital first. Sasha says she hopes Willow is there. She owes Willow an explanation.

Alexis asks what Jordan found out. Does she know what happened to Harmony? Jordan says, apparently, she was struck in a single vehicle collision, and Sam says, Harmony was able to commandeer a getaway car and crashed it? Willow and Michael come in, and Willow asks if this is about her mom. Where is she? What happened? Jordan suggests they have a seat, but Willow says, tell her what’s going on with her mother. Is she okay? Jordan says, her mother was struck by a car earlier tonight, and Willow says she wants to see her, but Jordan says, they’re stabilizing her now. Carly tells Willow that they’ll do everything they can for her mom, and Willow says, she doesn’t understand. Did her mom drive off the road? Michael ask how Carly found out, and what happened to her face? Carly says, they’ll talk about it later, and Willow asks if Carly knows what’s happening here?

Curtis says he’s not going nowhere, but Portia says, he can’t promise that, not if he’s using questionable methods; he’s keeping her at bay. She went through this whole thing with Taggert. She’s not doing it again. He says, he did what he did to protect what they have, and she says, did what exactly? There’s no way he got that sealed report from a legitimate source. He says he doesn’t want to jeopardize what they’re building, and she says she’s glad to hear it. She knows his past is important to him, but he needs to promise, from this point forward, to put their future first.

Laura says, she seems to have walked in on a sort of close moment between Nikolas and Esme. He indicates the mess, and says, he was upset because Ava wasn’t available for a surprise dinner he’d arranged. He didn’t realize Ava had other plans. Esme blamed herself, and he was consoling her. This makes me cringe, and Laura says, seems to her, he should be consoling his wife. He says, now that Esme won’t be around as much, hopefully, things will improve, and Laura says, she’s worried about Spencer. He’s been fighting with his friends, and he’s becoming increasingly isolated. Soon it will just be Esme and Victor. Nikolas says, and him; they’re still growing closer. Laura puts her hand on his arm, and says, get Esme out of the house. She is the common denominator in all of these strained relationships. He says, Esme’s not perfect, but Laura is giving her too much power. Laura says, she’s manipulative. Can’t he see that? She sows chaos. He says, bottom line, Esme wants to be loved and needed. Once she and Spencer patch things up, and get back on track, Spencer can rebuild his life. Then he and Ava can rebuild theirs, and once that finally happens, they’ll come together as a family. She asks, when did he become an optimist? and he asks if it’s wrong to hope for a positive outcome. She says, not necessarily, but she thinks he’s being naïve. There is a scorpion under his roof. Get rid of her before she poisons all of them.

Spencer says, Trina can’t blame him for using his connections. Another arrest on his record, and he could go back to prison. Isn’t she doing all she can to keep from being incarcerated? She says she’s innocent… not that he believes her. He asks if she really regrets meeting him, and she says, how self-absorbed can you get? She’s facing trial, and a Title 9 investigation that could get her kicked out of school. Out of all the things she stands to lose, he’s the least important. He says, he knows he hurt her, but don’t try to hurt him, no matter how much he deserves it; it’s just not her style. She says, maybe he doesn’t know her after all. She was certainly wrong in thinking she knew him. He says, she does know him. She believes in him. At least she did. She says, he’s the only person who would try to make her feel guilty for his sick wack friendship. He says, that’s not what this is, and she says, yes it is. He’s playing all the hits, but she’s not listening. He abandoned her when she needed him the most. If he wants to work nights, she can work days. He tells her not to interrupt her schedule. He just needed to get out of the house. She says, issues with his dad? and he says, actually, they’re on better terms than they’ve been in a long time. She says, then what is he running from? His beloved Esme?  

Curtis says, there’s nothing more important than their future together, and Portia says, what about Marshall? Will Curtis look for him? He says, Marshall disappeared successfully for decades. He’s beginning to think Marshall doesn’t want to be found. She says, nobody knew to look for him then; now they do. She gets the feeling family means everything to Marshall. He says, then he and Marshall have that in common, because she and Trina are family too. Trina’s not his daughter, but he cares about her. He hopes Portia trusts that he’ll always do what’s best for both of them. She says she does, and he says, ethics and integrity mean a lot to both to them. Going forward, she’s never going to have to worry about that. He kisses her hand.

Nikolas tells Laura, there’s nothing more important to him than Ava and Spencer, and he believes his family will be intact when the dust settles. She says she admires his confidence and resolve. She just hopes he knows what he’s doing.

Spencer tells Trina, believe it or not, he misses going to Kelly’s. He used to feel useful there. He hated the job at first, but started to appreciate how feeling productive can improve his state of mind. She says, then go back, especially if he’s taking nights here. He says, Joss and Cameron won’t want him rehired, and she says, Joss maybe, but Joss is just protecting her, and she doesn’t mind. She gets how it would be important to him. He says, she always does, and she says, but not how Esme gets him, right? She’ll leave him a to-do list, so he can go home to his phony twisted witch who’s the love of his life. He says, Esme is anything but that, and Esme overhears just as she’s about to walk in.

Dante thanks the photographer for his statement, and he says, what about his memory card? The mother-in-law stole it from him, and Sasha attacked him when he asked for it back. Dante looks at his hand, and says, yeah, it looks real life threatening. Bandaging his hand, Amy holds back her laughter, and Dante asks if he wants to press charges. The photographer says, yeah, that’ll show her, and Dante says, that’s cool; that’s his right. But it’s also Miss Gilmore’s right to counter-sue for assault and harassment. The photographer says, forget it, and Dante says, that’s what he thought. Oh, since there will probably be an investigation about illegal vehicular pursuit, do him a favor, and don’t go anywhere. Amy hands him something, and he says, thanks – she leaves – for nothing. He takes out his phone and calls Smoltz. He says, Smoltz will want to hit the ATM with what he’s got that Smoltz is going to want.

Willow asks if Carly was with her mom, and Carly says, not at the time of the accident. Alexis says, before, at Whatchamacallit Point. Willow asks, why? when Harmony is wheeled past. Willow asks TJ if she can talk to her, but he says, no time. Her mom’s injuries are critical. He’ll give her news as soon as he has some. He tells the orderly that they have to get Harmony to the OR now. Sasha and Gladys come in, and Willow wonders, who could have done this to her mom?

Tomorrow, Brando asks Sasha why the photographer was chasing her; Willow says she’ll never forgive herself for pushing Harmony away; Trina says, someone made their choice, so deal with it; and Ava asks Nikolas, please tell her that he’s not letting Esme stay.

🎭 Off the Court…

Olivia takes the stage. This sounds pretty good.

GH’s Lisa LoCicero Stars in ‘God of Carnage!’

🏆 Best Of Daytime…

What’s up with the Daytime Emmy Awards.

Daytime Emmy Awards 2022 to Air on CBS in June!
Daytime Emmys 2023: Everything You Need to Know

📖 Take a (Rain)Bow…

A well-deserved award. I love to read and he’s the best.

https://www.theroot.com/levar-burton-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-2-1848844903

🎆 Another Opening…

Puffy! And is it me or does that restaurant look a little haunted?

https://pagesix.com/2022/04/22/lisa-vanderpump-reveals-moment-she-discovered-tom-katies-split/
Lisa Vanderpump Speaks Out About Katie Maloney & Tom Schwartz’s Divorce; Katie, Tom & Other ‘VPR’ Stars Attend Opening of Lisa’s New Vegas Restaurant

🍹 Second Time This Week…

First Gary on BDSY, now this.

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🏡 Bringin’ It On Home…

Take a break tomorrow with me for some soap, tea, bon mots, and a musical moment. Until then, stay safe, stay ready to lend a hand, and stay making your own rules, but not in an entitled brat way.

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April 27, 2022 – Drew Tells Portia About Marshall, Reunion Conclusion In the OC, Quick Comment & Whatever

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Violet runs into a nail salon, followed by an out of breath Finn, who tells her that she has to wait up for her dad. She looks at the polish, and says, so many colors. He tells her to pick whatever she wants, and she asks if he’s ever gotten his nails done. He says, nope, and she says, he should get his nails done too. Looking over from one of the stations, Ava says, there’s a first time for everything.

Curtis punches the heavy bag, when Sonny walks into the gym. Sonny says, whoever he is, Curtis must hate him a lot.

Portia runs into The Savoy, and asks if N’neka has seen Curtis, but N’neka says, he texted that he was coming in late. Does she want to leave a message for him? Portia says, she’s been leaving messages; she just hasn’t heard back. Drew walks in, and says, join the club. Curtis hasn’t been answering his messages either.

Sonny says, damn. Love is stronger than hate. Anybody he knows? Dante is there, looking at his phone, and Sonny asks if something is wrong. Dante says, he got a text from Jordan. He’s needed at GH. Sonny says, trouble? and Dante says he’ll let Sonny know. Curtis says, must be frustrating; son with a badge who won’t share. Sonny says, he and Dante know where they stand. Kind of like maybe Curtis and his father. Brando walks by answering his phone, and says, Nina? Nina says she knows it’s last minute, but she was wondering if he could swing by her apartment. Brando says, something wrong? and Nina says, she just met with Sasha. She could be overreacting, and she probably is, but Sasha seemed kind of fragile. Brando says he’s on his way. Curtis tosses Sonny a pair of gloves, and says, it looks like Sonny might need them more than him.

At some new semi-outside place in the MetroCourt, Lucy sits with Maxie, Brook, and Gladys. She toasts to them, and the success of the IPO. Deception wouldn’t be where it is today without all their hard work and passion. They clink glasses, except for Gladys, who says, since she was included in the hard work and passion speech, why wasn’t she given a stock share? Lucy says, she got a nice little raise, and Gladys says, peanuts. Brook tells her to mooch off her rich daughter-in-law, and Lucy asks Maxie what she’s going to do with her millions. Maxie says she’s going to put a ton of it away for her kids’ education. She keeps looking at her phone, and Brook asks if she’s expecting a call. Maxie says, Austin was supposed to stop by, but that was an hour ago. Sasha walks in, and Gladys runs over to hug her. Gladys says, shy all of a sudden? What kept her so long? They can’t have a party without the Face of Deception. Sasha says she’s here now, and everyone goes, yay!

Alexis says, this is how Harmony shows her love for Willow? By killing her and Carly? Harmony says she didn’t want it this way, and Alexis asks, where does it end? First Neil and his brother, now her and Carly? How many people have to die to maintain the lie that Willow is her daughter? She starts to make a call, and Harmony says, as many as it takes, and rushes her.

Sonny says he just finished his workout. He doesn’t need to climb back in the ring to show Curtis how it’s done, especially after the great night he had at Curtis’s club. Curtis says, if he’s talking about the poker game, Miss Wu runs the games; he just gives her access to the backroom. Sonny says, must be a profitable arrangement, and Curtis says, Sonny would know, since he and Miss Wu partnered up. Sonny says, Miss Wu isn’t his partner; she’s his business associate, just like Curtis. Treat her as such, and everyone walks away happy at the end of the evening. Curtis says, some walk away richer, some poorer, and Sonny says, life’s a gamble, and there’s nothing riskier than family. Curtis should know about that. Curtis says, that’s the second time Sonny’s alluded to his father. Why the sudden interest?

At a table, Drew asks if Portia is thinking what he’s thinking, and Portia says, that Curtis’s radio silence has something to do with his father? He asks what she knows specifically, and she says, Trina told her that she ran into Marshall on his way out of town. He said he was no longer interested in putting down roots in Port Charles anymore. Drew says, or with his family, and she says, he doesn’t seem surprised by that information. Drew knows why Marshall left town, doesn’t he?

Dante comes out of the hospital elevator, and sees Rory. He asks, how’s the patient? and Rory says, messed up pretty badly. Dante sees TJ, and asks, what’s going on? Is he conscious? Did he say anything? TJ says, the patient is awake, but he’s not making much sense, and Dante tells Rory that he’s got this. Rory leaves, and Dante goes into the room. TJ says, the patient’s name… but Dante says he already knows the patient’s name. He and Eric go way back.

Nina thanks Brando for coming, and asks if she ever thanked him for helping Sonny overcome the men who tried to rob them. Brando says, wrong place, right time, and she says, most people run from trouble, but he ran right into it deliberately. He says, she didn’t really call him over to thank him, or rehash what happened at Charlie’s. This is about Sasha, so… Nina says, the two are kind of connected. His courage put him right in the line of fire, and it really frightened Sasha. He says, Sasha knows it’s a one-off. He’s managed to keep his distance from Sonny. She says, but Sonny’s world still managed to find him. She knows he knows this, but he has to take it seriously. After losing Liam, Sasha is terrified of losing him too.

Sasha asks, who wants seconds; the second round is on her. Lucy says, already spending her newfound wealth. Does Mr. Gilmore get a say? Sasha says, her husband is Mr. Brando Corbin. He’s a very special person with his own identity. Gladys says, you tell ‘em, honey. It never pays to underestimate the Corbins. Lucy says she’s teasing. Another toast. To herself, for bringing them all together to make Deception the jewel in the cosmetic crown. They clink glasses, and Lucy says, she actually spoke to Brando this morning and she’s hot on the trail of finding them the perfect house. Maxie and Brook leave for the restroom, and Lucy says, she really believes real estate is an important investment, but you can’t drive it and you can’t wear it, so what is Sasha splurging on to celebrate? Gladys says she’s all for a hot pink convertible.

Outside, Brook says, is it just her, or is Sasha just pretending to enjoy herself? and Maxie says, it’s not just her. Brook says, and Maxie isn’t even pretending. Is Austin ghosting her? Maxie asks why she would say something like that. Brook says, if she’s wrong, just tell her, and Maxie says, she’s wrong. Brook says, okay, but some guys can’t stand when the woman they’re seeing can buy them out.

Gladys asks what Lucy intends to do with her millions, but Lucy says she hasn’t decided yet. One of the waiters makes a call, and says, the Face of Deception is living it up with the top brass in the MetroCourt Garden… No, they’re just getting started.

Her arm against Alexis’s throat, holding her against the car, Harmony says she just wanted to be friends. Alexis says, let her go, but Harmony says, she can’t. She’s not a murderer. They all made her do it. Alexis pushes Harmony to the ground, and says, someone else made her stick a needle in Neil’s arm? Or push his brother to his death? None of that was Harmony’s fault or her doing? You’re wrong, Harmony. Or should I say Lorraine? Harmony picks up another giant rock, and holds it above her head. She comes for Alexis, but Carly pops out and intercepts her. She pushes Harmony back down, and says, back the hell off.

Ava asks if it’s the first time Violet is having her nails done, and Violet says it is. Violet sees Ava’s nails and says, so pretty. She wants that color. Ava thanks her, saying, she was a little worried about it. Violet can have a design in this color if she wants. Violet asks Finn if she can have a design, and Ava says, costs a little extra. Sorry. Finn says, whatever Violet wants, and the nail technician takes her to pick out a design. Ava says, her little girl Avery likes hearts, unicorns, and rainbows. It’s never too soon to experience the finer things in life. Finn says, Violet was the class helper this week, so it’s a special treat. Ava says she bets it’s a treat for him too. If he’s anything like her, there’s nothing more precious than time with his little girl.

Sonny says, Curtis’s father intrigues him. The first time they met, Marshall acted like he didn’t like him, like they’re traded punches in a past life. Curtis says, maybe they did, and Sonny says, that’s Marshall’s problem. Curtis says, Marshall has no use for people in Sonny’s chosen profession, but since he’s interested, why did Sonny tell him no when he asked for help looking into Marshall’s past? Sonny flashes back to seeing Marshall’s prescription bottle, and says, the first time he met Marshall is when Marshall came to Port Charles. Let him tell Curtis something. Sometimes the past is better left where it belongs – in the past.  

Drew thinks Portia should speak to Curtis, and she says, she would if he’d return her messages, or Drew’s. She can only assume something serious is going on here. She gets the sense Drew knows more than he’s telling her. She’s not asking him to betray a confidence, but if Curtis is hurting, she wants to help; she needs to. He says he knows how much Curtis means to her, and how much she means to Curtis. Him keeping silent isn’t going to help anybody. He’ll just take the hit from Curtis if it comes to that. She says, then he knows why Marshall left town, and he says, yeah. He helped drive Marshall away.

Maxie says, Brook is wrong about Austin; money means nothing to him. When she first met him, he was hiking in the woods, munching on granola bars. Brook says, until he moved to Port Charles, and started to maneuver for a slice of the Quartermaine pie. Maxie says, he didn’t want anything to do with the Quartermaine millions; he just wanted respect for his father. He even turned down the offer Brook’s family made to buy him out. Brook says, because he was holding out for voting stock, which by the way, has more value. Maxie asks, what happened to giving Austin a chance for her sake? and Brook says, Maxie is right. She’s just speaking from her own experience. Most guys she meets are either threatened by her trust fund or want to help her spend it. She hopes she’s wrong, and Nature Boy’s the exception. Austin runs up to Maxie, and says he’s so sorry. He had the world’s most difficult patient, then got stuck in traffic, and… She looks amazing. He kisses her, and asks if everything is okay. She looks at Brook.

A photographer shows up at the MetroCourt Garden, and the waiter tells him, over there. He gives the waiter some cash, and heads toward Sasha’s table. Sasha thanks Lucy for suggesting this, and Gladys says, especially since the tab is on Deception. Sasha says, she needed a chance to unwind, and Lucy says she thinks they all did. Tomorrow is another grueling day. They have to meet with prospective buyers. Sasha has a bunch of meetings with social media, and she set up a couple of wine and dines with distributors and Sasha. Sasha says, the Face of Deception is a 24 hour gig, and Gladys says, she makes it sound like its a bad thing. She’s gorgeous, successful, a multi-millionaire; she was born for this. The photographer is suddenly there, and says, smile, Sasha. Let’s see the Face of Deception.

Brando tells Nina, Sasha knows she isn’t going to lose him; he made sure of that. Nina says, she knows. You can plan for your life, but he knows how life is; it’s unpredictable. He’d said, wrong place, right time? Well, sometimes it’s wrong place, wrong time. Brando says he gets it. Bad things happen; things they can’t plan for. Sasha doesn’t have to worry. He’s not taking any stupid risks, or being in the line of fire. He’s not in active service anymore. He’s not a cop, and he’s definitely not involved in any aspect of Sonny’s business. He just fixes cars. She says, he and Sasha just experienced a traumatic loss. Her recovery might not be the same as his. When you experience that kind of loss, you’re frightened into thinking it’s going to happen again at any time. You’re afraid to invest, and don’t trust your own happiness, since you’re afraid it can be snatched away quickly. She knows the unbearable pain of losing a child. That’s the kind of emptiness that never really goes away.

Carly asks what the hell Harmony is doing, and Harmony says, she won’t let Carly take Willow and Wiley away from her. She struggles with Carly, and says, Alexis, please.

Curtis says, if he didn’t know better, he’d think Sonny was deliberately keeping something from him. Sonny says, he and Curtis haven’t had any problems, but he knows how much Nina values Curtis’s friendship. Curtis says, Nina’s great, and Sonny agrees. He wants Curtis to know he’s not here to muscle in on Curtis’s club. Curtis says, Sonny and Selena Wu are business partners? Really? Sonny says, yeah, and he hopes it works out with Curtis and his dad. Curtis says, Sonny might be a little too late. Marshall left town already.

Drew says, Curtis wanted to find out what Marshall was up to all those years he pretended to be dead. Portia says, she knows Drew offered to help him. So what did he do? Hire a private investigator? Tap Marshall’s phone, go through the garbage, what? He says, he offered Marshall a job at Aurora, and she says, and Curtis knows about this? He nods, and says, when you apply for a job, what’s the first thing HR does? She says, they do a background check, and he says, long story short, they came up empty, but Marshall found out about it, and felt used. She says, still, does he think that would be enough to drive Marshall away? and he says, maybe. Or maybe Curtis discovered something else, and confronted Marshall about it? She says, any idea what that something else is? and he says, all he knows is, Curtis was trying to protect her and Trina from any trouble that might be following Marshall. So don’t judge him too harshly for going behind Marshall’s back. She says, even if it cost Curtis his father?

Dante asks if Eric remembers him. He’s the cop who busted Eric for armed robbery at Charlie’s Pub. Where’s his partner? Is he worse off than Eric? Dante leans closer, and says, he noticed Eric doesn’t feel like talking, so he’ll make this simple. Who did this to him?

The photographer keeps snapping photos, and tells Sasha to smile. Let’s see that beautiful Face of Deception. Gladys tells him, stop, and Lucy says, he’s gotten enough. She’s going to call security. He’s done. He says, ladies, let’s get a shot of the newly minted millionaires on top of the world. Maxie and Brook come back, followed by Austin, and Brook asks if he wants Olivia Quartermaine to hear about this. Did she mention Olivia is her stepmother? Sasha says, leave me alone, please, and dashes out. The photographer tries to follow, but Austin says, he heard her; leave her alone. He says, he’s just doing his job, and Austin says, beat it. The photographer says, Deception’s loss, and leaves. Gladys wonders where Sasha went.

Outside alone, Sasha digs in her bag, and takes out her pillbox. She tries to take one, when the photographer pops out, and asks if that’s on the menu. She drops everything on the ground, and he snaps more photos.  

Harmony continues to struggle with Carly, and finally pushes her down. Harmony jets, and Alexis runs over to Carly, saying, she’ll send for an ambulance. Carly says, they’ve got to stop Harmony.

Violet asks the nail technician, what’s the most popular color? The woman shows her, and she says, cool. Finn tells Ava, Violet’s in seventh heaven, and she says, enjoy it. She doesn’t get as much time as she’d like with her daughter; she’s learned to cherish every moment. Violet says, it tickles, and Ava says, wait until she gets a pedicure. Finn tells Violet, the operative word is wait, and tells Ava, now she’s going to want one. Ava says, and he’ll get her one. He’s a good dad; she can tell. He says he tries, but he gets accused of overdoing it. This is the easy part, right? The hard part is wanting to protect her, every single moment, whether he’s with her or not. She says she knows exactly how he feels. Last year, she almost left the country to protect Avery. She’s glad it didn’t come to that. Finn says, anything for them, right? and she says, absolutely. Violet says, Finn hasn’t picked a color, and Finn asks Ava, what was he saying? He tells Violet, okay, he’ll pick a color, and blows her a kiss.  

Dante says, Eric knows who did this to him, doesn’t he? and Eric flashes back to Sonny opening the car trunk. Sonny says, Eric will be joining his friend real soon, and laughs. Dante says, he’ll get whoever did this to Eric. Eric’s just got to give him a name.

Sonny asks why Curtis isn’t looking for his dad. Unless he knows where Marshall’s headed. Curtis says he doesn’t, and Sonny says he can get his guys to track Marshall down. Curtis asks why Sonny cares, and Sonny says he knows what it’s like when a father and son stop trusting one another. Curtis says he’s sure Sonny speaks from experience, and Sonny says, he has two very different strong sons who mean the world to him. They’ve had their differences over the years. They’ve burned some bridges. Some have been repaired; others haven’t. Curtis says he’s sorry. How does Sonny know he and Marshall haven’t burned their own bridges? and Sonny says, only Curtis knows that. Does he think it can’t be rebuilt? If he thinks it can, don’t give up

Drew tells Portia, Marshall was hiding something from his past. Curtis had no idea what it was, or when the secret might surface. He was trying to be proactive, and dig it out that secret before it came back on his family. She says, Marshall is a musician. He has a clarinet in his case, not a machine gun. He says, then why is Marshall being so secretive? Why did he imply he was on the run from someone or something from his past? Portia wishes Curtis had let her help him find the answers. She could have helped him avoid trouble in the process. Drew says, there’s no trouble, and Portia says, there’s no trouble not yet. He says, put herself in Curtis’s shoes. If Marshall’s past does end up being dangerous, the less she knows, the better.

Nina tells Brando, never mind her. Nobody is going to use her as a model on recovering from grief in a healthy way. She’s probably just projecting her own loss on Sasha. He says, maybe Sasha still seems like the daughter Nina never had. She still regrets passing herself off as Nina’s child. She thinks about it nearly every day. Nina says, she and Sasha have both done things they regret. Tell his wife that she needs to focus on herself and him. If that’s not enough to make her happy, she has this amazing career that’s made her so much money. He says, it doesn’t take the place of Liam. Nothing does.

Sasha gathers up her stuff, and says, please leave her alone. A pill has skittered away, and the photographer picks it up and puts it in his pocket. He continues to take pictures, and she covers her face, saying, please stop it.

Austin asks if Maxie wants to get dinner, but Maxie asks if they can reschedule. She doesn’t want to leave Sasha. Brook says she’ll stick around; enjoy her night. Austin asks if Brook is suggesting… She’s helping Maxie spend time with him? Brook says, as long as she doesn’t have to spend time with him, and he says, that’s funny; touché. Maxie asks if they should go to the terrace for the spring tasting menu, but Austin suggests they get a six-pack and takeout wings, and go back to her place. Sasha comes back, the photographer following her, still snapping photos. She tells him, leave her alone, and Gladys grabs his camera, saying, what part of get lost does he not understand? He says, give that back, and Austin steps in front of him and says, or what? What will he do? He says he’s just doing his job, and Austin says, do his job someplace else, like the gutter. He says, she has his camera; that’s theft. Gladys throws it to him, and says, take it back, you rotten filthy piece of garbage. She tells Sasha, let’s go. Carly’s going to hear about this. She and Sasha leave, and Lucy says, he does know who she’s talking about. Carly. She happens to be the ex-wife of Sonny Corinthos, a very complicated businessman, so she thinks he should be very, very afraid. She knows from personal experience, that Mr. Corinthos has a very bad temper, and a short fuse; he doesn’t like women exploited. And if he doesn’t want to get involved, Carly has a very fearsome lawyer, who will take everything he has. He says, his memory card. It has his photos on it. He runs out, and Maxie and Brook say, Gladys, and smile.

Alexis asks what happened to Carly, and Carly says, Harmony drugged her. They’ve got to stop her. Alexis says, let the police take care of it. They’re on their way. Carly says, and if they’re too late, Harmony is going to go straight for Willow and Wiley.

Ava tells Violet that she chose the perfect color, while Finn blows on his nails. He says he really thinks lavender is his color, and shows them his hand. Ava says, anything for them.

On the phone, Sonny asks if Avery would like an ice cream sundae… Has she been a good girl?… Here’s what he’s going to do. He’s going to pick up all the stuff to make an ice cream sundae, and bring it tomorrow. Is that a deal?… He loves her too. Sweet dreams. Dante comes back, and Sonny asks, what happened at GH? Dante says, TJ got a new patient; one of the guys who tried to rob Sonny at Charlie’s. Sonny says, some guys just can’t catch a break. How is he doing? Dante says, he has a broken arm, loss of tooth, loss of blood, loss of memory too, actually. He doesn’t know how he got to the ER or who put him there. Sonny says, memory is a fragile thing. He should know that. How’s his partner? Dante says, vanished… into thin air.

A delivery man brings a package to the hospital for TJ, and TJ signs for it. TJ looks it over, and says, who’s it from? but the man is gone already.  

Nina tells Brando that she never said this, but she’s sorry he lost Liam too. His grief is just as significant as Sasha’s. He says, he and Sasha grieve in different ways. He guesses he gets his way from his mom. You know what she’s feeling. When you step on Gladys’s toes, she says, ouch. Nina laughs, and says, and if you step on Sasha’s toes, she’ll apologize for being in the way. He says, his mom is worried Sasha is covering up her pain. He thought that was just her way of processing it. Nina says, she insists on toughing it out, keeping all that hurt inside, which means all that pain could be taking an emotional toll on her that no one is aware of.

Sasha drives, with Gladys in the passenger seat. Someone tailgates them, and is blowing the horn. Sasha says, it’s the photographer. She can’t shake him. Gladys holds up the memory card, and says, he wants this. Sasha says, she stole it? and Gladys says, he deserves it after taking all those pictures of her. Sasha says, she’d tell Gladys how much she loves her, but first she has to lose this parasite. She steps on the gas.

Rory tells Carly, the paramedics are on the way. How is she feeling? Carly says, Harmony drugged her. She has no idea what was in the syringe, but she’s feeling better. Alexis saved her life. Alexis says, Carly saved her life. He says, they both were targeted because Harmony killed Neil Byrne and they found out? They nod, and Alexis says, Harmony also killed Neil’s brother Brendon. Rory says, the body they recovered from the river, and Alexis says, Harmony pushed Brendon off the cliff. The river must have carried him to the harbor. Rory asks if she indicated a motive, and Alexis says, Brendon was blackmailing her. Carly says, he’s wasting time talking to them. Harmony took off through the woods, and he’s got to stop her. If she reaches the highway, she’ll escape.

In the woods, Harmony stops to look at a picture of Willow and Wiley on her phone. She says, they’re all she has left, and she won’t lose them.

Dante says, Sonny wouldn’t know the robbery suspect, would he? and Sonny says, some guys are just meant for trouble. Like those guys who tried to hold him up at Charlie’s. Trouble finally found them. Dante says, one of them has disappeared, and one of them is beat up in a hospital bed. He thinks the message got through. Sonny says, to whom? and Dante says, to them, and whoever else tries to take what’s Sonny’s. Sonny says, he’s the victim, and Dante says he knows. He knows that someone paid for their high-priced lawyer, and someone got them bailed out. Somebody did that to be generous or keep them within reach. He puts his hand on Sonny’s shoulder, and says, let’s hope the message got through, and was received, and that’s the end of it, and there’s no repercussions. Sonny says, it’s a dangerous world out there, right? He just wants to say that the PCPD is damn lucky to have a good man like Dante.

Portia says, if Curtis knows why his father walked out on him a second time, that would explain his silence, and Drew says, how so? She says, maybe Curtis went after Marshall; maybe Curtis is in danger. She doesn’t know. Curtis walks in, and Drew asks if he’s okay; they were getting worried. Curtis says, he saw they’d left some messages. He’s sorry he upset them. Portia says, he knows her, always imagining the worst case scenario, and Drew says, he has to go. He gets up, and tells Curtis, next time, just shoot him a text. Give him a thumbs up; let him know he’s okay. They bro-hug and Drew leaves. Curtis tells Portia, they’ve got to talk, and she says, they sure do.

TJ opens the box, and takes a case out. Inside is Marshall’s clarinet, with a note. I wanted leave you a gift, but all I have to offer is this gift of music. Like you said about surgery, it’s like one great unfinished symphony. Your loving grandpa. He takes a piece out, and smiles.

Nina says, Brando shouldn’t have to support Sasha alone. If it’s not intruding, she’d like to help Sasha through this challenging time. He says, it’s no intrusion at all. She’s helped already by bringing this to his attention. She says, together they’ll make sure Sasha knows she’s not alone. He thanks her, and leaves.

Lucy says, she knows Sasha’s had issues with Gladys in the past – haven’t they all? – but tonight under the circumstances, she’s glad Gladys is Sasha’s mother-in-law. Brook says, that photographer was like a tick. He latched onto Sasha, and we couldn’t get rid of him. Maxie wonders if they should call her, but Lucy has the feeling Sasha wants to be alone. The tab is taken care of, and she’ll see Brook and Maxie bright and early in the morning, and hopefully Sasha is over the shock of being rich and famous. Brook says, all the money in the world can’t buy happiness, right Austin? Austin says, for sure, but it does pay for the tasting menu upstairs. Maxie says she thought he wanted chicken wings, but he says he changed his mind. As much as it pains him to agree with Brook, she makes a valid point. It sounds romantic. Shall they? He holds out his arm, and Maxie takes it, saying, they shall. He says, awesome, and they leave.

On the radio, Rory says, Lorraine Miller, also known as Harmony. Carly asks if he can have them notify Michael Corinthos. He and Willow Tate share a child, Wiley Corinthos, and Harmony could be going straight for them. Alexis says, they have to find Harmony before she makes it to the Quartermaines, and Carly says, she’s already killed two people. She has nothing else to lose.

Harmony looks at the picture, and says she has to get to Willow before the police get to her. Willow will understand. She’ll make Willow understand

The photographer gets closer, blowing his horn, and Sasha says, what’s he doing? She looks in her side mirror as Harmony steps into the road. She steps in front of Sasha’s car, and Sasha tries to swerve.

Tomorrow, Portia says she thought she and Curtis were in this together; Laura comes bearing glad tidings; Spencer asks someone for a favor; and Carly calls Willow and Michael, telling them to come to the ER right away.

The Real Housewives of Orange County – The Reunion Part 2

We come in on Shannon ranting that she thought she’d done things for Gina that were above and beyond. Then Gina had the audacity to ask if she had any friends. That’s a cruel, egotistical, arrogant thing to say to anyone. It means that Shannon isn’t nice; it’s mean spirited. Gina says, what was mean spirited was watching John. We flash back to him saying, f*** Gina, and they’re done with her. Shannon says, it was a buildup, and Gina says, of what? She never said anything about him. Shannon says, he was defending her, and Emily suggests he can do that without being so nasty. Gina says, no man she knows would act like that. Shannon shouldn’t let him speak about her friends like that. Shannon says, it was an accumulation of her telling him things. Andy reminds everyone that Shannon said Gina had an inflated ego, and the group lets her in on what put a pin in it really means. She says she learned something today. Shannon says Gina and Emily were laughing about her and it was hurtful, and Gina says, she and Emily joke a lot. Shannon says, they don’t have to walk on eggshells; she’s tough. Andy says, she’s not seeming so tough right now, and she says, when you knock her down, she gets up. She admits she and Gina do have fun, and Gina says she jokes about everyone. If it bothers Shannon, she can work on it. Shannon apologizes for John, still justifying his behavior by saying it was out of love for her. Andy says, now he’s going to put pin in it.

Next is Noella versus everybody. We flash back to her feuds with Jen, Gina, Emily, and Heather. Andy points out that she doesn’t seem to have any problems with Shannon, and Noella says, Shannon was a constant support. Andy says, Noella and Jen were at odds right away, and Noella says, Jen fired Emily up about Nicole. Emily says, that’s not true; Nicole fired her up. A viewer wonders what the problem was with Jen tagging Noella on Instagram, and Noella trash talks Jen’s MedSpa.  Heather says she barely knew Noella, and Noella called her a bitch and a narcissist. Doesn’t Andy have pictures of himself in his studio? Andy says he does, but he is a narcissist. Noella says, Heather went out of her way to make her out to be a liar, and Heather says, she is a liar.

Noella says, Nicole told her that she’d been botched, and had a bad experience with Terry. She said she did follow through with the lawsuit, and got money. Heather explains, when you get a settlement, it’s recorded with the California Medical Board; there’s no hiding it. Andy says he’d have to assume Heather wouldn’t have tried to get Nicole on the show, and Terry would have remembered. Noella says she wondered how Heather didn’t know about it, and Heather says, Noella also claimed she was slamming people against walls. She never did that. Noella says, Heather never told her that she didn’t do it, and then gets beamed back up to her planet, since apparently, she’s not on this one. Heather tells Andy, roll the video, and we flash back to Heather saying exactly that. Andy tells them, he hates to say it, but if that had happened, it would have been on the show. Heather says, Noella perpetuated it all season, and Noella says, everyone told her about it. Realizing he’ll never get a straight answer from Noella on this, Andy moves on to the card game. A viewer wonders, what’s the big deal? and Heather says, they actually have the game, but Max opened it in front of everyone. Noella asks why Heather let her do that, and Heather tells Noella, don’t talk her about parenting. She’s not standing over Max every minute. She says, Noella seems very offended by the word pornography, and Noella says, it wasn’t pornography, but Heather says, Merriam-Webster might disagree. A viewer thinks Emily went too far in saying all Noella talked about was her divorce, and Emily says, Jen wanted to talk, and it seemed inappropriate in the moment. We flash back to that, and Emily says, Noella wouldn’t give Jen her moment, and that all roads didn’t lead to Noella’s divorce. Noella says she cringes looking back, and wonders who this person is. She was seeing her life fall apart, and not knowing if she was making the right decisions. She knows she leaned hard on everyone, but there was genuine love, and she’ll always appreciate that. Andy asks, if she had it to do again, would she do it differently? but she says, if she knew what was going to happen, she probably wouldn’t have done the show. Emily asks if she thinks she’d still be married, and Noella says, she doesn’t know, but she wouldn’t have put this all out there.

They talk about nonsense stuff, like Emily’s turkey sandwich in the sauna. A viewer asks who Jen thinks has had the best work done, and Jen says, Shannon looks good. Shannon says she had a facelift six weeks ago, and the surgeon said he’d never taken off more skin on a patient. Everyone talks about what they’ve had done, and Heather says, you should do whatever makes you happy and confident.

We go down Shannon Memory Lane, and Andy says, she’s been embracing life as a single mom and businesswoman. He asks what advice she’d give herself back when she joined the show, and she says, there is life beyond. You can succeed on your own. Andy asks Heather how Shannon has changed, and Heather says, Shannon is confident and independent. She gives 100% love to her family, and she’s doing amazing. Andy says, Shannon really went through it, and asks how her relationship with David is. She says, non-existent; nothing has changed. She never even runs into him. We flash back to Sophie saying that she doesn’t feel like she deserves the wonderful boyfriend she has, and Shannon says she feels guilty, but thought she was doing the right thing at the time by staying in the marriage. Now Sophie says she knows how it’s supposed to be. A viewer asks about John avoiding talk of marriage, and Shannon says, they do talk about it, but they’re not in a rush. She has two kids still at home. Andy asks if she does want to get married again, and she says, absolutely. Andy asks who everyone’s celebrity hall pass is, and Shannon says she’s never thought of it. Emily says, Charlie Hunnam from Sons of Anarchy; Noella says, Janet Jackson, because she’s a classic; Heather doesn’t have one, which I find hard to believe, but maybe she’s just too tired; and for Jen, it’s Sean Penn. Gina says, Jimmy Valens, and I’m like, who? I look this up, and it’s synonymous with Ritchie Valens, which doesn’t seem like a fair hall pass, since he passed away in 1959. I mean, how is that a hall pass?

Andy asks, like her husband’s shirts, was something in Jen’s marriage missing? We flash back on all the memories of Mr. Puppers, Jen, and Ryne, including the HUGE discussion about his name. Andy asks what Ryne actually does for a living, and Jen says, he owns a successful rental company. They’re income is becoming equalized now. For them, it was almost therapeutic watching the show. Andy says, some couples have credited it for helping their marriage, since they could see things they didn’t like on camera. Jen says, being on the show was somewhat of an issue with Ryne, since she had problems getting him to talk about emotions off camera. Heather says, she’d spoken to him on the phone, and he was personable and outgoing, and she thought the cameras were a lot. Emily says she thinks men have a hard time with the cameras in general, but Heather says, not Terry. A viewer asks if Jen is worried that Ryne loves Mr. Puppers more than her, and I say, of course he does. Look at Mr. Puppers. Who wouldn’t? Jen says she even said it on the show; if he treated her like the dog, that would be good.  Andy says, Jen was engaged seven times before Ryne. Why was this different? She says, it was literally love at first sight. When he moved out, they were able to do a reset; it was helpful. Emily says she has a good feeling about them, and Jen says she’s hopeful. There’s been peace and laughter, and she wants to be in it again.

Andy moves on to the trip to Aspen, and the epic bear fail. I notice that there’s way too much sparkly eyeshadow on these women. They talk about the competition for rooms. I space out, or maybe not, since topics can change in an instant with no segue whatsoever. Noella says there was a period where no one texted her, and Heather says, it was probably because Noella was going around lying about her. Noella says she had genuine relationships with the others, and Heather was being controlling. Everyone talks at once, and Andy yells, all right! Not able to control herself, Heather insists on being allowed to button it. Sorry, Heather. Button it is not going to happen. She says, when the cameras came down for the final time, Noella approached her, and asked if they could start over, but it was too late. Andy wants to talk about the karma comment, and Heather tells him, Noella said it first; she didn’t say it out of the blue. Noella whines that she was ganged up on, and Heather says she feels horrible about what Noella went through. She doesn’t wish it on anyone, but Noella said it, and she slung it back. Shannon says, she understands where everyone is coming from, but after the bear scare failed, she thought about what Noella was going through. It had been less than a week since her father passed away. Noella says, four days, and Shannon says, it’s not a sh*t happens thing. Noella says, she was her father’s only child. His career took off when she was born, and her dad went to L.A. Her mom had just graduated law school, practiced in Palm Springs, and they saw each other occasionally. Later, she’d mail him her report cards, but they’d come back unopened. She learned to play golf so they could have a relationship. In their last conversation, he gave her advice about being Black in the industry. He was glad she was representing on the show. Jen says, despite their differences, her heart went out to Noella when her father passed. Jen had to take the MCAT the day after her father died. Andy moves on to happier stuff, and we flash back to the women doing their song, Whatever I Want. He asks Heather what Richard Marx thought, and Heather says, he loved it. She was excited he and Daisy Fuentes let them use it. Gina says she was embarrassed, and Jen says, it was cheesy, but Emily says, they owned the cheesiness.

Andy wants to end on a super positive note, and asks everyone to say something positive about somebody they didn’t know before. Emily says she hadn’t known Heather, and it was positive being with someone who put such effort in getting to know her, her husband, and children. It was nice of Heather to take such a true interest in her life. Heather thanks everyone for welcoming her back, and hopes Noella gets a chance to know her, and she gets to know Noella. Noella says she would welcome that. Noella thought of the group as a sisterhood, and she and Jen were the sisters that fought the most. But she has genuine respect for Jen living with chronic pain, and admires how strong she must be to do what she does. She’s had a lot of hardships, but you could never tell because she’s strong and in control. Jen says she appreciates it. If drama was a drug, Noella would be a pharmacy (ha-ha!). She doesn’t always agree with the drama, but appreciates Noella’s enthusiasm. Shannon says she’s proud of Gina to have withstood what she did with her marriage. It shocked her to see such an amazingly clean orderly household with six children, and she was excited for Gina’s business venture. Gina says, back at her. Shannon is incredibly resilient, and gone through a hell of a lot as a grown woman. She had to redesign her entire life. She was also the first person Gina met with the ability to push all her buttons. Heather says, Emily is an incredible mom, and Jen says, Emily has impressive articulation.

Andy says, it’s the end of a great season – RHOC’s Sweet 16. To celebrate, they’re having champagne and pineapple. The drinks come out, and all I can think is, wow. They’re served in literal pineapples that are also crammed with stuff like noisemakers and wind pinwheels. I think, good luck finding the straw. Heather tells them to stand tall, wear a crown, and be a princess. Or queen. Or something.

🗯 I don’t even know what to say about this season except it’s time I can’t get back.

🌷 Spring Is Sprung…

Stop in tomorrow for soap and a cuppa tea. Until then, stay safe, stay being all that you can be, whether or not you’re in the Army, and stay not giving up if you think a bridge can be rebuilt.

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April 26, 2022 – Alexis Tracks Down Harmony, Bar On a Bicycle In Nashville, Seasonal Opinion, Temp Job & Storm

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Nina opens the door to Smoltz, who says she hasn’t been taking his calls. She says, there’s a reason for that, and wonders how he got past the doorman. He says he has a gift for improv, and she says, that’s fantastic. Goodbye. He clichély puts his foot in the door, and says, this is her last chance to comment on Michael and Willow’s assertions that she’s unstable, and how she’d be an undesirable influence on her grandson Wiley. If he was her, he’d want to get his two cents on the record. She says, fortunately, she’s not him, and she’s going to call security. She goes to get her phone, and he follows her in. He says, he’s bending over backward, trying to get her side of the argument on the record. She asks what he’s doing in her apartment, and he says, look, they both know her case is a longshot to start. Her late daughter Nelle Benson is a murderer. Now she’s capitalizing on Nelle’s death to give her access to Wiley. She says she’s actually almost speechless at how he’s grossly distorting the situation. Sasha comes in behind him, grabs his arm, and says, get out.

Brando thanks Lucy for helping them out, although he’s seriously surprised she’s still working as a realtor, considering Deception’s IPO took off the way it did. She says she knows it’s kind of weird, but she loves real estate and doesn’t know whether she’ll ever give it up. He’s right, the IPO’s done very well, but she learned a long time ago, never get cocky. So she thinks she’s going to hire extra staff, and have them do the grunt work. It makes her happy to help folks find their forever home, not to mention she loves going through those beautiful homes. She’s a little nosy. He laughs, and says he doesn’t blame her. She says, he and Sasha are her very good friends, and asks if Sasha is going to join them. He says, he and Sasha have discussed in great detail all the things that are important to her, and what’s important to him, in their dream home. He’s going to be doing the early searches. Sasha is doing so much right now, he’s doing what he can to make things easier for her.

Willow asks how Michael is, and he says he’s fine. She asks if he’s sure, and he says, that argument was a long time coming; ever since his father got back from Nixon Falls. He’s been acting like a stranger. She says she blames Nina. All those months Sonny thought he was a man with no family; he was alone in the world. Clearly, that changed him. Michael says he agrees, and doesn’t like the man Sonny’s become. She asks if he meant what he said. Is he really prepared to cut his father out of his life?

Sonny hits the heavy bag, and flashes back to his argument with Michael, and Michael saying, it will be like Sonny never existed. Dante comes in, and says he got Sonny’s message and decided to join him. Sonny tells him, put his gloves on; he wants to let off some steam. Dante says, Sonny looks like he has steam to let off. He sits to wrap his hands, and says, he hears the guys who tried to rob Charlie’s got some fancy lawyer and made bail. Sonny doesn’t know anything about that, does he? Sonny asks if this is an official interrogation. It would just be nice if he could talk to his son instead of a cop.

Elizabeth tells Finn that Laura and Doc have been great about looking after the boys. She knows it’s the best situation for their safety, but she misses them. She thought being away from this house and everything that’s going on will be good for Aiden. Finn agrees, and says, it will get him away from the idea that Franco’s ghost is behind all of it. He wishes they had a clue as to who it was. A fingerprint, or an image from the security camera. That would go a long way in convincing Aiden that a person is harassing her and not a ghost. She says, they haven’t left a trace, but he says, they’re going to slip up. They’re going to make a mistake, but she can’t be there when they do that. He’d really like her to reconsider staying with him until it’s resolved, but she says she’s sorry. She can’t do that.

At Whatever-It’s-Called Bluff, Harmony opens the hatchback, and Carly is inside, out cold. She says she has to make this look like a tragic accident. She picks up a large rock, and says, she never meant for it to go this far. After everything she’s done to protect Willow, she can’t stop now.

Finn says, Chase was attacked in Elizabeth’s house, and he gets it. She doesn’t want to be forced from her own home, but desperate times call for desperate measures. She says he’s right. She didn’t want to leave, but that was before Chase was knocked out. Jake and Aiden are safe with Laura, Cameron is with friends at the dorm, and now it’s time for her to find someplace to go. He says, but not at his place, and she says she doesn’t want to bring the danger to his home. She won’t put Violet at risk, but she won’t be staying with Jake and Aiden either. She’s getting a room at the MetroCourt. He asks if she’s sure it’s the best option, and she says, it’s a hotel, full of people and security. She’ll be safe there.

Lucy tells Brando, she’s so excited. She’s going to set up a bunch of viewings, and fit them into his schedule. She just knows their perfect dream house is out there waiting for them to find it. He says he hopes so. He thinks it’s important for him and Sasha to focus on the future, and how they move forward together. She says she really hopes, as time passes, that maybe it will ease some of the grief he and Sasha feel. He says, most days, he’s okay, but them something occurs to him, and his first thought is, he’d like to have done that for Liam. He chokes up a little, and she takes his hand. He says, but then it’s gone. He’s focusing on his love for Liam, rather than the pain of losing him. She says, that is beautiful, and asks if Sasha is able to do the same. He says, he and Sasha grieve differently, but that’s why he’s hoping focusing on their future together is comforting to her.

Sasha says, she’s glad Smoltz is gone, and Nina says, she can’t blame him. He’s only following Michael and Willow’s orders. Sasha says, so they’re trying to use the press against her, and Nina says, Michael blames her for the end of his parents’ marriage, and that sleazy reporter is her punishment. Sasha says she’s sorry there’s so much discord, but she can’t get in the middle; Michael and Willow are her friends. Nina says she’d never ask Sasha to take sides, and Sasha thanks her. She says, from Michael’s perspective, it’s probably easier to blame Nina for what happened, but she’s seen enough to know, nobody tells Sonny what to do. Nina asks if something is going on. Is something bothering Sasha? Sasha asks if Nina ever feels unsafe with Sonny, and Nina asks if she means Sonny’s business. Sasha says, she means more what Sonny has to do to stay in business, and Nina asks if she means the attempted robbery at Charlie’s. Sonny was there and he was protecting her, and Brando was right next to him. Sasha says, that’s part of the problem; Brando didn’t hesitate. He just ran right into the fight. Nina says she knows how much the idea of losing Brando terrifies Sasha, but he doesn’t work for Sonny anymore. He just happened to be there. Sasha says, still, she heard the robbers made bail. What if they come after Brando as some kind of revenge? Nina says, Sonny’s aware of the bail, and he’s taken care of it. Sasha asks if that means he killed them.

Dante says, he’s listening as Sonny’s son, and Sonny says, he went to see Michael. They got into it, and Michael turned his back on him. Dante says, he knows things have been strained… but Sonny says, there’s no more strain; they’re done. Michael doesn’t want anything to do with him. He starts punching the bag again, when Dante tells him, hold on. Tell him what happened. Maybe it’s not as bad as Sonny thinks it is. Sonny says, he went to the gatehouse to talk to Willow, because maybe she could get them together, and Michael walks in. He accused Sonny of using Willow to get to him. Dante says he sees how Michael could think that, and Sonny says, now two of his sons see him in the worst possible… He can’t talk about it.

Harmony puts the rock on the brake pedal, and says, she has to put Carly in the driver’s seat. Then she has to get the rock from the brake pedal to the gas. Then the car will roll right off the cliff. She hears something, and closes the hatchback. TempAlexis comes out of the woods. Harmony shuts off the car, and Alexis asks what she’s doing here.

At one of the private lounges in the MetroCourt, Elizabeth tells Finn that she’s glad they have decaffeinated tea here. She’s wound up enough as it is. Her phone dings, and she says, Cameron. Oh good, he’s staying with a friend in the dorms tonight. Finn says, her room should be ready soon, and she says, this actually feels pretty good. It feels normal, seeing people out about, meeting for dinner. He was right. It was good for her to get out of the house. Lucy comes by, and says she hopes they don’t mind her asking; how did Aiden’s school project go? Elizabeth says, Chase told them Aiden was questioning her about the spirit world, but she should know, there was never a school project. Aiden was using that as a cover story. Lucy says she can empathize. You do tend to get ridiculed if you have any belief in the supernatural. Finn says, there’s a reason for that; the supernatural isn’t real. Lucy says, they’ll have to agree to disagree. She believes when loved ones die, they don’t just disappear, and Finn asks if she’s the reason Aiden believes Franco is haunting their family. She says, they didn’t talk about Franco. Aiden just asked her questions; he seemed curious. Finn says, what Lucy did was incredibly irresponsible.

Michael apologizes for having the argument in front of Willow, but she tells him, don’t apologize. As painful as it was to witness the argument, it helped to clarify things. Michael says, his father always planned to put his family first; it was his justification for everything he did. He was a dangerous man, but he was loyal to his family. An alleged crime lord, but he was devoted to his family. Now he looks like a hypocrite. He went after what he wanted, and he wanted Nina. She says, Nina wanted him too, and Michael says, his parents have broken up before. His dad has cheated on his mom before, and he was too young to understand, but now that he’s a father, he understands how destructive and selfish his father’s ways are. He doesn’t want Wiley having that as a role model. She says she understands that, and he says he wants better for Wiley. He wants Wiley to be proud of the name Corinthos. She tells him, he didn’t just say that to hurt his father, and he tells her, he said it because it’s true. He doesn’t want to take back the name Quartermaine. That would be the easy way out, but Morgan was a Corinthos, and he wants to share that name with Morgan forever. He wants to remove the stain from the family name, and tear down the corrupt empire Sonny built on greed and violence.

Dante says, he’s not taking sides, and Sonny says, that’s not what it sounded like. Dante says, why? Because he said he understood Michael’s perspective? Sonny says, he understands Michael wants to protect his mother, but there’s more going on here, and this should be between him and Michael’s mother. What goes on between him and Nina is no one’s business. Dante says, Sonny doesn’t understand how having Nina in his life is a tough pill for Michael to swallow? Forget that Nina kept him in Nixon Falls all that time; she’s going around town trying to erase all the bad stuff Nelle did too. Sonny says, they shouldn’t hold Nelle’s sins against Nina. Nina didn’t even know Nelle was her daughter until Nelle was dead. Dante says, put Nelle to the side. Nina’s done enough things on her own, questionable things, maybe even illegal things. Sonny says, they’ve all done things in their past that they regret, even Dante, and Dante says, damn right he has. He didn’t say he was perfect. Sonny says, he didn’t, but we shouldn’t judge unless we walk in somebody else’s shoes. So if that’s what Dante came here to do, tell Sonny how he really feels.

Harmony asks how Alexis knew she was here, and Alexis says, something she said last night; that it was peaceful. What’s going on? Who’s car is this? Carly’s? Harmony says, Alexis shouldn’t be here, and Alexis says she wants to help, but first she needs to understand what’s going on. When she got home, her living room was torn apart. Harmony says, that doesn’t matter; she’s handling it. Alexis says, Harmony burned some papers in the fireplace, but one of the sheets didn’t burn completely. She recognized Neil Byrne’s handwriting. Those were Neil’s papers. How did Harmony get them? Harmony says, Alexis shouldn’t have come looking for her, and Alexis says, all the times she mentioned Neil, Harmony never said she knew him. How did his papers end up in her possession? Harmony says, she wishes Neil’s brother had never come to Port Charles, and Alexis says, Brendon? She doesn’t understand. Is Harmony saying Brendon had some of Neil’s papers? Harmony says, she was hoping he’d just go away and disappear. Alexis asks what she’s saying, and Harmony says, he was threatening her. She had to stop him. Alexis asks if she killed Brendon.

Dante says, if Sonny wants the truth, here it is. He can be a real prickly son of a bitch. He has a mean temper; they all do. The problem is, once the anger gets a hold of them, they can’t be reached. Sonny just bit his head off because he said he understood where Michael was coming from. Brando walks in, and Dante says, doesn’t Sonny think Michael should be angry that Sonny picked Nina over his mom? Sonny says, all he wants is for Michael to act like an adult, and respect his father. Is that a lot to ask? Dante’s phone rings, and he says he has to take this. Maybe after, they’ll cool down a little bit. He leaves, and Brando says, he’s not sure what he walked in on. Is Sonny okay? Sonny says, after everything he’s done for his family, Michael has the audacity to say he’s ashamed of the Corinthos name. All he’s done his whole life is try to give his kids a better life than he had. Brando says, he understands, but if you ask him, that’s part of the problem.

Lucy says, when Aiden was asking all those questions about the spirit world, he wasn’t frightened; he seemed interested. She wasn’t telling him ghost stories. She just told him that she believed in other planes of existence. Like she said, Franco’s name never came up. Elizabeth thanks Lucy for clarifying, and says she knows Lucy’s intentions were good. Finn says he was out of line, and sincerely apologizes. Lucy says, apology accepted. She gets it. This situation has to be nerve-wracking for all of them. Finn’s phone dings, and he tells Elizabeth that her room is ready. He’ll take her stuff up while Elizabeth stays to finish her tea. He leaves, and Lucy tells Elizabeth not to take it the wrong way, but she’s worried; Elizabeth looks exhausted. Elizabeth says, she is so tired. She’s been hearing things… Lucy says, at her house, but Elizabeth says, no, at work. She picked up the phone, and she could have sworn she  heard a man say, don’t forget me, the same message painted on the artwork at her house. Lucy says, it’s really scary, huh? and Elizabeth says, it turns out, it was just a patient reminding her to bring him an extra blanket. For a moment… Lucy asks if she’s had other moments like this, and Elizabeth says, wait. Does Lucy think she was talking to a ghost?

Harmony tells Alexis, Brendon found Neil’s files, and found out the truth about Willow. Alexis says, Neil was Harmony’s therapist? and Harmony says, court appointed. She never should have trusted him. Inside the car, Carly opens her eyes, and Alexis says, Harmony told Neil in a session that Willow wasn’t her biological daughter. Harmony says she  told him everything, because he told her it was a safe space. Then he lost his license, and guilt got the better of him. That’s why she did it, to protect Willow. She didn’t want to do it. She begged him not to tell. Alexis asks, who was going tell? Brendon? Harmony says, no. Neil.  

Alexis says, Neil is dead; so is his brother. Explain it to her. What was Neil going to tell? Harmony says, he told her that he was going to do the right thing; that Willow deserved to know who she really was. He was going to tell, and she had to stop him. Alexis says, Neil died of a drug overdose, which never made sense to her. She’d never seen him use drugs, let alone abuse them. And she was right. It was Harmony who injected Neil with those drugs. Oh my God. You killed Neil.

Elizabeth asks if Lucy thinks Franco is trying to contact her, and Lucy says, there are many documented cases about loved ones reaching out from the grave. Elizabeth says, documented how? and Lucy says, in a lot of cultures – most cultures really – there are tales of supernatural beings, so why if the acceptance of ghosts is universally out there, why isn’t there more to that?  This whole thing is really scaring Elizabeth, right? Elizabeth says, yes, and Lucy says, what if she could look at it in a different way? What if she could take comfort in the fact that maybe somehow Franco is still with her?

Nina tells Sasha, Sonny said he was handling the men who tried to rob them, and also told her, the men got the message. Sasha says, and she didn’t ask what that meant? and Nina says, no. Sasha says, because she didn’t want know what Sonny did? but Nina says, she just didn’t think it through. Sasha says, if Nina is going to be a part of Sonny’s life, doesn’t she think she needs to decide how much she wants to know about what Sonny does in the name of business? Nina says, Sonny’s not part of her life; not in the way Sasha means. Sasha says, but Nina would like to be involved with Sonny, right? and Nina says she would.

Sonny says, he’s had it out with his two sons, and can’t do it with Brando. Brando says, to be clear, he’s not agreeing with Michael; just the opposite really. He happens to find Michael’s black and white perspective rather naïve, and that attitude comes directly from the privileged life Sonny provided. Unlike him. He didn’t have a dad around, and Sonny grew up with Deke, who he knows was violent. Michael never had to make it on his own. He always had Sonny or the Quartermaines backing him up. Sonny’s always put Michael first. Always. And now that Sonny is thinking about his own happiness, he feels betrayed. Personally, Brando doesn’t think Michael should treat him this way. Michael owes him more respect than that.

Willow says, Michael is furious with Sonny, and deservedly so, but saying he wants nothing to do with Sonny is a big decision. Michael says, his decision is made. She heard his father. If Michael wants his forgiveness, he’ll have to beg. He doesn’t want Sonny’s forgiveness. He called Sonny out on his failure to live up to his own code. He’s done. She says she totally understands, but can’t help thinking about her own situation. She shut Harmony out of her life, also for good reasons, but now they have an honest mother/daughter relationship. She has her mom in her life, and doesn’t want him to face the same pain with his dad.

Harmony says, when Alexis came to Spring Ridge, she went out of her way to avoid her. Then she saw how much Alexis needed a friend, and thought she could help. Maybe she could make up… Alexis says, she thought she could make up for killing Neil? and Harmony says, she thought it was over; that no one would find out the truth about Willow. She thought she could be Alexis’s friend, and try to make her happy. Then Brendon came to town, and found Neil’s file. Then he found out the truth about Willow. He blackmailed her. They met right there, and she tried to give him money, but it wasn’t enough. He was going to tell Michael, and Michael would tell Willow that she’s not Harmony’s biological child. Then they struggled. She cries, and says, then he fell over the cliff. Alexis says, oh my God. You’re out of her mind. You’ve killed two people. There’s a sound from the car, and Alexis asks, what is that? Is someone in the car? Carly bangs weakly against the inside.

Elizabeth tells Lucy, she has thought about the possibility of Franco’s presence being behind these strange happenings, and in a way, it’s comforting that it’s his spirit wanting to be remembered. But it’s a stretch for her, especially after Chase got hurt. Lucy says she’s not trying to convert Elizabeth, or make her a believer, she’s just offering an alternate explanation. If it was her going through this, she would want to do everything possible to figure out what was going on. For her, peace of mind is everything. Elizabeth asks what Lucy means by everything possible, and Lucy says, if Elizabeth is up for it, she suggests getting a well-respected, trusted medium to go to Elizabeth’s house, and see if she senses a presence. Finn comes back, and says, Elizabeth’s room is all set, and Lucy says, she has to go; she has another appointment. Ta! She leaves, and Finn says he hopes he didn’t scare her away, but Elizabeth says, she’s tougher than that. She’s used to people discounting her beliefs. Finn says, she’d have to be tough, considering what she believes in is total nonsense.  

Michael tells Willow, his father’s business is organized crime and racketeering. Do they really want Wiley to idolize his grandfather? She says she’s never heard him say it so bluntly before, and he says, he’s not going to sugarcoat or defend who Sonny is, or what he does, anymore. She says she’s not defending Sonny in any way; she’s thinking of Michael. She knows how much he loves his dad. He says, he loves the man Sonny used to be. He doesn’t even recognize this man. The father he grew up with had a code of honor. He valued loyalty, and now he’s broke the very code he instilled in Michael. He’s not saying he’s blameless. He’s made mistakes, but nothing compared to what his father had done to their family. He can’t forgive that. She hugs him, and says she’s so sorry this rift is tearing his family apart. She promises she’s got his back.

Sasha asks if this is the first time Nina admitted to herself that she wanted to be in a relationship with Sonny. Nina says, at least out loud, and Sasha says, all she wants is for Nina to be happy, but being in a relationship with Sonny comes with a lot of strings. She’s just going to say, be careful. She doesn’t want to lose Nina. Nina thanks her for her honesty, and says she feels the same way. She wouldn’t want to lose Sasha. Have they talked enough about her? How’s Sasha doing? Sasha says, it’s definitely difficult at times, but she’s trying to focus on the future. God knows there are plenty of things in her past, things she’d love to forget, including what she put Nina through. Nina tells her that she never has to apologize about that ever again. They’re way beyond that. Sasha says she definitely paid a steep price for her mistakes, and Nina asks what she means; paid how? Sasha says, you can’t lie to people and get them to love you under false pretenses. Do things you know are wrong, and take drugs to dull the pain, and think it won’t cost you. There’s always a price; the scales get balanced. Nina asks if Sasha thinks Liam’s death is a punishment of some sort for her past mistakes.

Harmony tells Alexis, no one is in the car. Just go. She’s going to disappear. Alexis says, she’s leaving town? and Harmony says, she promises. Alexis says, all right. She won’t stop her. Harmony gets in the car, starting it, and Alexis runs around it, and opens the hatchback. Carly is unconscious again, and Harmony gets back out of the car, saying, Alexis, no. Alexis says, oh my God. Carly. She asks what Harmony has done to her.  

Elizabeth tells Finn, ease up. Aiden went to Lucy to ask questions; she didn’t seek him out. He asks if Lucy had any other words of wisdom. Commune with the spirits… no. Cleanse the house with sage. She says, Her heart is in the right place, and he says he doesn’t disagree with that for a moment. He just believes science and common sense will lead them to the answers they’re looking for, not a Ouija board.

Nina says she’s begging Sasha to listen. Liam’s death is not her fault. She’s not responsible. Sasha says she knows that, and Nina says, does she, or is she just saying that to get Nina to change the subject? Sasha says, no, she understands, and Nina says she’s so sorry Sasha has to go through this, and hugs her. She says she wants Sasha to remember there are so many people who love her; so many. Brando just happens to be first in line.

Brando says, he hopes when Michael calms down, he’ll come to his senses, and Sonny thanks him, saying, he appreciates Brando’s feedback. Dante comes back, and tells Sonny, that he wants to say one more thing. He’s not picking sides. He loves Sonny and Michael both. And just because he understands Michael’s perspective, doesn’t mean he’s judging Sonny for keeping Nina in his life. Sonny says he sees that, and apologizes. He just gets frustrated, and takes it out on Dante, and… Dante says, it’s okay. He appreciates it, but maybe Sonny and Michael can fix this thing before it goes too far, and they can’t come back from it. Sonny thinks Dante may be a few hours too late for that warning. They’ve already gone beyond that point.

Michael and Willow cuddle on the couch, and he says he appreciates her support. She says she loves him, and she’ll always be on his side, but does have to say one thing. He says, of course (🍷). He always wants her to be honest. She says, as Michael works to distance himself from his father, he needs to guard against adopting the very ruthlessness he hates seeing in Sonny. Michael is a good man, but she imagines Sonny was too, at one time. Don’t become the very thing he wants to protect Wiley from.

Alexis asks if Carly can hear her, and checks her pulse. She says, thank God Carly is still alive, and asks Harmony what Carly has to do with this. Harmony says, she came to the house, and she saw Neil’s notes about her. She knew too much. Now Alexis does too. Harmony can’t let her leave.

Tomorrow, Drew tells Portia, the less she knows the better; Nina tells Brando and Sasha, it’s the kind of emptiness that never goes away; Maxie asks why Brook would say such a thing; and Harmony won’t let Alexis take Willow away from her.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

The New Jersians are still inflicting themselves on Nashville, and Dolores has called in Chef Hunter to cook for the group. She tells Frank she doesn’t think it’s going to be a good day. Marge was on fire, and she doesn’t think that’s going away. Melissa and Joe #2 discuss Teresa’s pseudo apology; Melissa thinking Teresa did nothing but justify her bad behavior, and Joe thinking it meant something coming from Teresa. Melissa doesn’t want to get involved. Jackie tells Evan that the therapist gave her strategies, but she’s not there yet. In Jackie’s interview, she says, she has an angel telling her that her health is at risk, and a devil saying, she’s not going to be thin anymore. She tells Evan that she needs to change her mindset, and he says he’s there for her. Everyone is loving the chef’s breakfast, especially since they didn’t have to cook it.

Joe #2 calls Teresa, who says she is has a headache. He tells her that he liked her apology, and she says, her apologies come from the heart. In the meantime, Joe #3 tells Marge, that apology was not from the heart, and Marge says, everyone wants to give Teresa a participation trophy. In Marge’s interview, she says, Teresa gets the gold star for biggest jerk. Teresa whines that Marge said she wasn’t sincere, and Melissa wishes they’d just get to a point where they’re civil. Teresa is like, your friend, your problem, and Melissa begs Teresa not to come in hot. It’s their last day. We find out Frank used to own massage parlors; according to him, good ones. Marge says, the trip wasn’t stellar, and Joe #2 insists Teresa’s apology was a start. Jennifer says, Jackie didn’t like Teresa’s apology, and took it anyway, but Jackie says, at the time, she was worried about what else Teresa might do. In her interview, Jackie says she accepted it because she didn’t want to let it infect her life. She tells Jennifer that she considers Teresa dangerous, and doesn’t need a fake friendship. Marge says, Teresa fat-shamed her last night, and no one said anything. (Um… didn’t Jackie?) She tells them that they’re allowing this behavior by not stopping her, and Dolores says, they’re not her parents. In Jennifer’s interview, she says, Marge won’t take accountability for her part. If she just admits her part in it, she’ll make it go away. You can tell she hasn’t been on this show long. Nothing ever goes away. Marge says she didn’t do anything to deserve what happened, and Jennifer tries to compare it with the Evan rumor again, but Jackie says, Teresa tried to destroy her life with something she fabricated. Marge brought up stuff that was really out there. Marge says, it was out of concern, and it’s of no benefit to her in taking Luis and Teresa’s relationship down. In Melissa’s interview, she says she knows Marge’s heart is in the right place, but it’s her delivery. She’s coming off angry instead of concerned.

They talk about taking some weird bike ride with a bar that I don’t understand, and get ready. They take the limo to town, where there are these trolley-looking things that say The Pedal Tavern on them. There are bike seats and pedals all around a bar, with a few regular seats in the back, which Marge and Joe #3 appropriate. In Marge’s interview, she says, after what Teresa put her through, she deserves to relax. I wonder how you can pedal and drink, when Teresa and Luis join the group. In Teresa’s interview, she says, the trip has been horrible for her, but she’s not letting Marge get to her. She’s going to enjoy the day . The director, or whatever he is, tells them, when the vehicle stops at a red light, they’re to yell, red light! and drink. At one of the red lights, they decide to fist pump, and I wonder if we can merge this somehow with Squid Game. In Jennifer’s interview, she says she’s glad they all took the sticks out of their asses, and managed to have a good time.

After the ride, they go to Hattie B’s for hot chicken. On the way, Melissa dances in traffic, jumps around, and nearly falls, but Jennifer catches her. How many red lights were there? Joe #2 suggests a contest with the guys, seeing who can eat the most of the spiciest chicken they have. Jen challenges any of them to eat more than Bill, and in her interview, she says, nothing is ever spicy enough for him. He uses wasabi like butter on sushi. Jackie gets barbecued chicken rather than grilled, and in her interview, she says, it’s a step for her. Teresa gets it in her head that she wants to talk to Marge right now, and Melissa asks if they can’t have one fun lunch. She doesn’t trust Teresa’s crazy ass. Teresa says she just wants to know why Marge is hurting her and Luis.

Teresa wanders over to where Marge is sitting, but Marge doesn’t want to ruin another meal. Teresa says she thought they were friends, and asks why Marge is talking about Luis. Marge tells her, it’s not just about Luis, and it’s a large, emotional conversation. She doesn’t think it’s a good idea right now. They should just enjoy lunch. Some of the others agree, and surprisingly convince Teresa, who goes back to her seat. Melissa says, there’s a lot of people here, and in her interview, she says, there’s a time and place for everything, and this isn’t it. They’re drinking, and crazy, and don’t need a scene in a hot chicken place. Jennifer praises Teresa for taking the initiative, but Marge says, it’s always on Teresa’s terms. In Teresa’s interview, she says, Marge shouldn’t come after the love of her life. Marge tells Jennifer that she’s forgiven Teresa quickly in the past, and we flash back to Teresa orchestrating Marge getting her hair pulled by Danielle. In Marge’s interview, she says, it’s hard for her. She’s always had a soft spot for Teresa. When they first met, Teresa’s mom had died, and she was heartbroken. We flash back to Marge getting a wreath for Teresa to send out to sea, and Marge says, that Teresa thinks she wants to hurt her is upsetting. The food comes out, along with the special contest food. Joe #2, Bill, Frank, and Luis decide to participate. In Frank’s interview, he says, his eyes, mouth, and nose are burning. He’s out, and Joe #2 is seriously sweating. Melissa gets him some milk, and Jennifer talks smack, saying, the baby boy needs his milk. She tells Bill, keep eating, but Bill allows a tie.

Back at the house, Joe #2 tells Tiki (who had to work) about the contest, and everyone takes naps. Refreshed, they get ready for dinner. Joe #2 says he’s dying, and Melissa thinks it’s a stupid contest, since there’s no reward. Agreed. Frank’s stomach hurts, and Dolores says hers does too, from all the drama. Teresa tells Luis that she wants to make it clear that they’re in a love bubble – a phrase that is slowly eclipsing analogy in annoyance – and no one is popping it. Joe #2 ends up making himself throw up using… never mind. In Marge’s interview, she says, the fight put a strain on the trip for everyone, and she hopes they end with a bang in a good way.

They go to a rooftop place that has barbecue and live music. The women toast to Dolores, thanking her for the trip, and they guys clink glasses to feeling better. Jennifer gives more accolades to Teresa for her fake not-really-an-apology, and Traci wonders if she’s celebrating Teresa for acting like a human being. Jennifer says, it’s like you reward children for good behavior, and Marge points out that Teresa isn’t a child. After the hair pulling, Teresa said she’d show Marge how much she loved her. We flashed back to them having a moment at the Reunion, and Jennifer says she did hear Teresa body-shame Marge. Marge says Jennifer should have said something, but Jennifer says she was worried it would trigger Teresa. Marge says, that’s got to change, when Teresa and Luis show up.  

Luis asks to talk to Joe #2 in private, and tons of appetizers come. Luis thanks Joe for being genuine, and giving him a fair shake with the guys. He’s gotten a lot of judgment from the women about his past, but the only person he wants judging him is Joe’s sister. He’s taking her to Europe where he’s going to propose, but he wants respect Joe like a dad, and ask his blessing. Joe says, being honest, he loved Luis when they met, but then negative stuff came out. In Joe’s interview, he says, Teresa doesn’t like questions, so up until now, he’s just sat back. But now Luis is asking to marry Teresa, and he wants to know the truth. He tells Luis that Teresa has been to hell and back, and wants to know what’s up with Luis’s past. Luis says he got divorced at 35. Then he got involved in several toxic relationships, and has desperate, thirsty, lowlife exes. Joe says, but there’s obviously some truth to what they’re saying. Back at the table, Melissa says, when Luis gets questioned, he gets anxious, and doesn’t always say the right thing. We flash back to Luis trashing his exes, and Marge says, discrediting the women wasn’t the best move. Jackie says she doesn’t like the narrative of nasty bitches, and Marge says, there’s his side, her side, and the truth. Luis tells Joe that he takes ownership of not always doing the right thing, but he wasn’t abusive. When he met Joe’s sister, his life changed. He wants to assure Joe that he’ll always be there for Teresa, and won’t let her down. Joe says he appreciates that, and absolutely gives his blessing. In his interview, Joe says, Luis admits he’s not perfect, but what he’s doing in the present is what’s important. He’s showing Joe respect, and understands what family is about, so he’s going to support them. They hug, and Frank thinks Luis is asking to marry Teresa. Luis comes back, and says, he and Joe were having a moment. Teresa asks Luis what they were talking about, and he says, they talked about his past, and Teresa says she feels bad that people from Luis’s past are trying to hurt him, and Marge is bringing life to it. Melissa tells her that Marge is just skeptical, and throwing things and name calling is wrong. Teresa says, the bad energy makes her turn into that, and in Melissa’s interview, she says, no one can make you that; it’s you. Teresa needs to take accountability. Teresa says, if Marge isn’t a supportive friend, she doesn’t want Marge in her life. Melissa urges her to talk to Marge, and Teresa goes over to Marge, and asks if she’ll talk now.

They go to a private spot, and Teresa says she’s not happy that Marge is talking about Luis. If she’s concerned, come to her. Marge says she did. She told Teresa that she’s got to get ahead of this. That’s why Marge immediately put her own sh*t out there. Teresa should have let Luis talk. Teresa says she didn’t want him to address it, but Marge says, it’s already out there. Pretending it didn’t happen gives it life, and all Luis did was discredit the women. Teresa says, they’ve been dealing with it since they met. She gets teary, and says she finally found somebody she likes, and this has to happen. Marge says, Teresa has never been transparent about it before, and in her interview, Marge says, all she’s heard is that Teresa didn’t hear it or didn’t care. Teresa is so afraid of losing the relationship, she’s willing to lie to protect it. Teresa says she loved Marge when they were crying over her mom. That’s the Marge she knows; not the one talking behind her back. At the table, Jackie tells the women that Marge never said anything bad about Luis. All she did was voiced what they’d all been concerned about. Jennifer thinks Marge should apologize, but Traci doesn’t think you should have to apologize for being a concerned friend. Teresa tells Marge that Dolores and Jennifer are supportive, and Marge says, they admit they treat Teresa differently. Marge lists all the nasty stuff Teresa has done to her and said about her this season, and Teresa says, yeah, she was mad. Marge says, all she did was be a good friend; she always stood up for Teresa. Teresa says, ditto; vice versa. Marge gets up, and says she championed for Teresa, and Teresa broke her heart. She’s f***ing done. Luis says, have a good night, as Marge leaves. Melissa asks, what’s going on? and Marge says, it was an emotional conversation, and she’s tired of Teresa treating her like sh*t. Luis tells Teresa that Marge is making her work too hard for an apology. Marge is starving to sit in her seat. Jennifer goes over to Teresa and Luis, and Luis jumps up and says he wants to get a jet and go home. He doesn’t need this. Then he starts literally strutting around, squawking about how much money he has, and how lucky Teresa is that she’ll never have to work. He says they should move to their 50,000 square foot mansion. In Jackie’s interview, she says, Luis worked hard to convince them he’s a good guy. Maybe now they’re seeing his true colors. Joe #2 says, the pressure is getting to Luis, and in his interview, he says, you’ve got be strong to handle being with Teresa. They’ll see if Luis can handle it. Marge says, she was right about Siggy, she was right about Danielle, and she’s right about Luis. Dolores says, dirty laundry always comes out in the wash, which doesn’t sound quite right. Teresa says, she just wants to be happy, and if she has to walk away from certain people to protect them, she has no problem doing it. They leave, and she says, she’ll do what it takes to protect their love bubble. Since it’s the finale, the text tells us that Teresa and Luis vacationed in Greece. She was finally asked a question she didn’t mind answering, and the answer was yes.

Marge is starting an alcohol free beverage line, and will be popping bottles instead of bubbles. Melissa hasn’t missed a game since Antonia  returned to varsity cheering. She’s now shouting from the sidelines instead of shouting over her friends. Dolores moved back with Frank and the kids. Renovations are complete, so she’s moved on to her next project – a new boyfriend. Jennifer and Bill are working on strengthening their marriage. Bill is working on more communication, and Jennifer on less retaliation. Jackie is making progress with her eating disorder, and Evan is being supportive. Jackie is now healthier and happier. The women toast to their last night, and Marge says, it’s another trip to add to the books.

Since this was the season finale, no preview, and the Reunion comes next. I hear it’s a doozie.

🗯 This season was disturbing on a couple of levels. It’s wonderful that Teresa is in a so-called love bubble, but then why is she so hateful? And would she really rather turn a blind eye to red flags, and risk another unhappy marriage? I’m not saying it would be – if he’s working on himself, great – but he’s not exactly stellar in the accountability department either. And the money rant was a little weird. I don’t even know what to say about Teresa’s insane behavior. I’ve certainly let anger fly in my day, but I have never once cleared an entire table of stuff, including glassware, into someone’s face. Both Jackie and Marge said she was dangerous, and they’re right. As amusing as Teresa can be, for being so in love, she was not amusing this season, and I think at the very least, Bravo should suspend her. Come on. She’s been working up to this since she threw that Solo cup at the camera. She needs a li’l break. On the upside, the highlight for me was Jackie dealing with her eating disorder. It was honest and engaging, and I really felt for her. When she ate ice cream with her kids for the first time, I thought of all the social occasions that revolve around food, and how much she missed out on. I’m betting she conquers her demons, especially with such a supportive partner in her corner.

🎭 She Wasn’t Bad…

I actually thought she did pretty well, but she has a very deep voice, and it startled me every time she talked.

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5208152/general-hospital-alexis-davis-odd-recasting-nancy-lee-grahn/

👢 Marching Along…

Pull up a chair tomorrow for some soap and more OC Reunion. Until then, stay safe, stay not fixing it if it ain’t broke, and stay remembering, no one can make you that; it’s you.

Apr26

April 25, 2022 – Carly Confronts Harmony About Willow, Gabriela Makes a Decision On Deck, Retiring, Dead Balance & Vacay

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Sonny comes by the cottage, and asks Willow if he can come in. She says, of course (🍷), and tells him, Michael is up at the main house. There’s a little party for Leo to celebrate his adoption. Sonny says, it’s official? That’s great. He thinks it’s best Michael isn’t here, since he wanted to talk to her in private. She says, about? and he says he needs to ask her a favor.

Chase says he’s sorry he’s late, and Brook says, he should be, taking the flowers. She says, he missed the party, and he says he figured; there was a situation. She says she bets there was. Leo was really bummed. He says he tried to call, but his phone was smashed and he doesn’t have her number memorized. She says he should work on that, and he says he will. She asks if his phone being smashed has anything to do with the situation he mentioned. He says he was knocked out cold, and she runs over to him, asking if he’s okay. How badly was he hurt? He says he’s okay; he’s got a hard head. She says, doesn’t she know it, and they almost kiss, when Michael comes in, and asks if Brook has a minute. He needs to talk to her about ELQ.

Finn says, it can’t be a coincidence. Chase gets knocked out, and the footage that would show them what happened is mysteriously corrupted? Jordan says, she’d like to get her tech people on it. With Elizabeth’s permission, they can start by accessing the network remotely. If they hit a dead end, they can come and retrieve the hardware. Elizabeth says, whatever Jordan thinks is best. Finn says, this pretty much rules out the possibility of an accident; it has to be the intruder. Quietly, Elizabeth says, unless it’s Franco’s ghost. Hey, I just thought. Might it be Elizabeth?

Curtis says, since Marshall missed the ferry, he’ll have to wait for the next one. It will give them an opportunity to talk. Curtis sits down with the file in his hand, and Marshall asks, what’s that? Curtis says, Marshall’s sealed arrest record. He doesn’t get Marshall. He made it seem like his arrest was some horrible, life-changing incident that justified him leaving his family, but now he knows that wasn’t it at all.

In her office, Alexis flashes back to Harmony asking her to kill the story, and saying, it’s the least Alexis can do after all Harmony’s done for her. Diane comes to the door and asks if it’s a good time, and Alexis says she was just having an editorial debate with herself. Diane says, those are the best; on what? Alexis says, on whether not to run Smoltz’s feature on Nina Reeves. Diane asks why she’d even think of doing that.

At Alexis’s house, Harmony takes Neil’s file on her out of Brendon’s bag, and puts the papers in the fireplace, saying, she’ll burn them, and that will be the end of it. She can’t find matches and goes to look for them. Carly knocks at the door, and calls to Alexis. There’s no answer, and she almost leaves, but she says she knows that’s Harmony’s car in the driveway. Harmony comes back with matches, when Carly walks in. She says she’s sorry to interrupt, and Harmony says, just give her a second. She’s getting rid of some personal papers; tax documents, stuff like that. She lights up the paperwork.

Brook asks if the issue with ELQ has to be ironed out right this second, and Michael says, he’ll keep it brief. Chase can stay if he wants. He and Drew have been brainstorming, and think it’s a good idea to merge ELQ with Aurora, thereby diluting Valentin’s shares. She says she can see the benefit in that; good thinking. He says he’s worried that Ned is less than enthusiastic, and she says, now they’re getting to the real problem. He says he thinks Ned believes his position is being threatened, and wants her to know everything is above board. She says, so she’ll talk her dad off the ledge in case he goes into ski mode? and he says, it would be nice to avoid the family disfunction if they can. She says she’ll keep an eye on him, and Michael thanks her. He tells Chase it’s good to see him and leaves. Brook says, if only someone had had this conversation with her before she decided to fake a pregnancy, but Chase says he thinks the pregnancy did a lot of good.

On the phone, Jordan says, keep her posted, and tells Elizabeth and Finn that the team were able to access the equipment remotely. Finn says, that’s good news, and Jordan says, they’re running diagnostics. If all goes well, they’ll get some answers soon. Elizabeth thanks her, and Finn asks how concerned they should be, since the intrusions are escalating and getting more threatening, and she says, that’s often the case with stalkers and there is a need to be concerned. Has Elizabeth thought of anything else since the last time she was questioned? Someone close to her who’s no longer in her life; someone who had access to her home? Elizabeth says, no, certainly not with access to the house. She’s had the locks changed, and Finn said when he and Cameron got back, the alarm was armed. Jordan says, the ability to circumvent the alarm took meticulous planning, similar to when Franco’s studio was destroyed. The studio itself was deserted, the floor was empty, and no one was injured. Finn says, it seems deliberate, and Jordan says, if she had to guess, she’d say the perpetrator doesn’t want to harm anyone, which is consistent with the other intrusions. It’s unsettling, but none of them were violent. Finn says, until now, and Jordan wonders, what is it about Chase? Why attack him? Finn says, he thinks the only explanation is, Chase was here to protect Elizabeth, and the intruder wanted him out of the way.

Marshall asks if Curtis got a court order to access his record, but Curtis says he used other methods. Marshall says, so he broke law. Why would he do that? He has everything to lose. He has a successful club, a new home, a wonderful woman with a terrific daughter. His life is ideal. He has everything Marshall would want his son to have. Why risk that to get his hands on a file he has no right to see? Curtis says, because Marshall left him no choice.

Diane says she certainly doesn’t want to tell Alexis how to run her newspaper, and Alexis says, not to mention Diane has a vested interest in the story being published. Diane says, very true. Michael and Willow are her clients, and Smoltz’s story goes a long way to bolstering their argument for not allowing Nina visitation. That said, it’s a good story. Alexis says she knows it is, and Diane says, all the loopholes in the legal system that allow someone like Nina with an endless history of bad behavior to even file a petition in the first place. Alexis says she knows. She read Smoltz’s notes and saw the rough draft. It’s an exceptional feature. Diane says, then why even consider killing it? and Alexis says, because Harmony begged her to.

Harmony tells Carly, identity theft is an epidemic these days, and since she doesn’t have a paper shredder… Carly says, doing it the old fashioned way, huh? and Harmony says, exactly. Carly says, that’s smart; you can never be too careful. Harmony asks how she can help Carly, and Carly says, Harmony can tell her what’s really going on between her and Nina Reeves.

Willow tells Sonny, if this is has anything to do with Nina or her petition for visitation… but he says, no, it doesn’t. It’s about Michael. He knows they’ve had their differences; it’s not the first time they’ve been estranged. She says, Michael told her. He blamed Sonny after AJ’s death, and got temporary custody of Avery. Sonny says, it was brutal, but in time, they reconciled. Carly built a bridge. Now, here they go again. Michael is angry and lashing out, and Carly isn’t going to build a bridge; she’s encouraging the distance. That leaves Willow. He wants to know if she’ll talk to Michael. Let Michael know that Sonny loves him. Michael walks in.

Marshall says, Curtis had another choice, namely respecting his privacy, and leaving it alone. Curtis says, how? and Marshall says, by focusing on the future instead of digging in the damn past. Curtis says, he thought Marshall was in the Witness Protection Program. He thought Marshall had enemies that put a target on his back; one that could make Portia and/or Trina, and/or TJ, collateral damage. But it was all a big lie, wasn’t it? His ass wasn’t in no Witness Protection Program. Marshall tells Curtis, he never said he was. Curtis came up with that theory on his own. Curtis says, Marshall let him believe it. Why not tell him what really happened? Because the truth doesn’t justify him ghosting his family.

Sonny says, hello, son, and Michael asks what he’s doing here. Sonny says he doesn’t like them being at odds, and Michael says, that’s a polite way of putting it. Sonny says, Michael is angry and he gets it, but he thinks they should move forward now. Michael says, so Sonny was just chatting with Willow while he was waiting for Michael to come home? but Sonny says, he wanted to talk with Willow directly. He thought she could help them work things out. He knows it’s not fair to put her in that position, and Michael says, since when did Sonny care about what’s fair? Sonny tells Michael, he never said he was perfect. He’s just trying to do the best he can as a father. Michael says, then don’t make his case to Willow; make it to him.

Harmony tells Carly, she doesn’t understand. She and Nina are connected through Wiley. Carly says, she knows, but she has the feeling there’s something more to it. When Harmony asked her for a job at the MetroCourt, she said she owed Nina. Harmony says she misspoke, but Carly says, something is obviously bothering her. Harmony says, no offense, but she hardly knows Carly, and Carly says she knows when someone is really wasted like Harmony was last night, and she got really jumpy every time Nina’s name was mentioned. Is Nina blackmailing her? Harmony says, no, and asks why Carly would think that. Carly asks if it’s from back when Harmony worked with Phyllis, but Harmony says she didn’t work with Phyllis. Carly says, they worked in the same building. Phyllis took care of Nina when she was in a coma. Did Harmony have contact with Nina too?

Diane wonders why Harmony would care, and the lightbulb comes on. She says, Harmony is afraid that Smoltz digging in her background will reveal the truth that Willow isn’t her daughter. Alexis says, not her biological daughter, and Diane says, and not her adopted daughter, legally speaking. Alexis says, Harmony is afraid she’s going to lose Willow, and Diane says, of course (🍷) she’s adamant that the story shouldn’t run. Alexis says, she told Harmony that she was overreacting, but she just dug in her heels, and said if Alexis was her friend she’d kill the story after everything Harmony has done for her. Diane says she hopes Alexis didn’t agree, and Alexis says she didn’t answer. However, she did tell Harmony they need to reevaluate their living situation. Diane says, reevaluate nothing. Kick her keister to the curb.

Chase looks at a photo of Bailey, and says he misses her, and Brook says, she does too. He says, actually, he misses all of it, and she says, he misses pretending to be Bailey’s father to protect her from a complete psychopath? He says, maybe not that part. It was fun co-parenting with her. Their little morning routine in the kitchen. She warmed up the formula, and he made the first pot of coffee. She says, thank God for that coffee, and he says, then they’d kick their feet up when Bailey went down. They had a nice little groove going. She says, they did, and he says, minus the time she was mad at him and refused to talk to him. She says, because she overheard him dragging her to Dante, and he says he still feels really bad about that, but she says she knows he was just throwing Dante off. He says he hates that he hurt her, and she says, the things he said hurt a lot… because some of them are true.

Jordan says she got the report and the cameras were jammed. Elizabeth asks, how? and Jordan says, there are devices on the market used to corrupt images on surveillance cameras. Finn says, and that’s what happened in this case, and Jordan says she’s sorry, but someone did this to Elizabeth deliberately.

Curtis says he has to admit Marshall’s tales of Witness Protection and gangsters make him disappearing almost understandable, even defensible. Maybe that’s why he lies so much; so he’ll feel better. Marshall says Curtis doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He wasn’t in Marshall’s shoes. He wasn’t facing what Marshall was facing. Curtis says, Marshall was arrested at a protest that got out of control. He wasn’t tried; he wasn’t sentenced. Instead, he was remanded to a mental institution for evaluation and treatment. Marshall asks if Curtis is happy now, and Curtis asks, what does he think?

Brook tells Chase, it’s no secret she’s told her fair share of lies. She totally gets it if he doesn’t trust her. He says he does. She’s maybe not 100% truthful all the time, but he trusts her to do the right thing. She’s someone he can count on. Someone who gets him, like he gets her. She says, he gets her? and he says he’d like to think so. She asks what she’s hoping for in this exact moment, and they’re about to kiss, when Leo comes in, and asks why Chase missed his party.

Sonny apologizes, and says, he should have gone straight to Michael, and shouldn’t have put Willow in the middle. On the side, Willow asks if Michael wants to talk to his father alone, and Michael says, no, but it’s her call. He hates involving her in this, but since she’s already involved… She says she’ll stay, and Michael tells Sonny that he’s listening. Sonny says he hopes Michael hears what he’s saying, even if he doesn’t understand or agree. Michael is his son, and there’s too much love between them to throw it away.

Diane tells Alexis, she’s sorry. That was a little blunt, even for her. Alexis says, that’s all right. She’s already decided Harmony needs to move out; too many warning signs to ignore. Still, Harmony was a friend to her when she needed someone to be, and she feels obligated to help. Harmony is desperate to stop this feature. Diane says, so Alexis complies as a parting gift? and Alexis says, why not? She helps out Harmony, pays off Smoltz, and the two of them go their separate ways. Diane says she understands the impulse, and Alexis is absolutely right. She has a vested interest in this story; it will help her a lot. She’d like Alexis to consider one other thing. What happened the last time she went against her instincts, and she did something wrong to support someone? Alexis says, she lied for Neil and ruined everything.

Harmony tells Carly, she was a caregiver for someone else in the building, and part of that included walking her dog. She struck up a superficial acquaintance with Madeline Reeves. Carly says, Nina’s mother, and Harmony says, Nina was in a coma, but that’s the extent of what she knew. It wasn’t until Nina contacted her about helping with Wiley that she made the connection. Carly says, so Harmony doesn’t feel that she owes Nina? and Harmony says, no. She does feel for Nina, being deprived of her child. When a woman wants to be a mother, she reaches the point where she’ll do anything. Carly says, last night, Harmony said she wished Willow was hers. How is Willow not hers? Harmony says, they were estranged for years and it’s entirely her fault, and Carly says, but they repaired that relationship. Harmony says, they’re working on it, but sometimes she still feels that separation, like Willow’s not fully hers. Where are her manners? She hasn’t even offered Carly a drink or some water. She’s going to run up and grab her phone, and she’ll be back to take Carly’s order. She goes upstairs, and Carly looks at the fireplace. She looks in the folder, and pulls out a paper that got missed. It’s some of Neil’s notes indicating Harmony is not Willow’s mother.

Michael says, it’s classic that Sonny says it like that; that he’s not fully responsible for trashing their relationship. That Michael is somehow to blame. Sonny says, it’s all on him? and Michael says, it is. Sonny says, they’re a lot alike in many ways, but Michael says, no, they’re not. Sonny says, they both struggle with anger. Sonny’s is hot, and Michael’s is ice cold, but in the end, it’s the same result. They lash out and regret what they say. Michael says, no, but Sonny is right about one thing. He’s furious at the way Sonny treated his mom. She literally risked her life to hold Sonny’s business together, and to pay her back, Sonny dropped her for Nina. Sonny says, that’s not what happened, but Michael says, that’s exactly what happened. Sonny says, his business with Michael’s mom is their business. He tried to work it out with her over and over, but she didn’t want to. She filed for the divorce. Michael asks Willow if she hears this. His mom filed for the divorce after she caught Sonny in bed with Nina. What the hell did Sonny expect her to do?   

Curtis says he gets the stigma attached to mental illness. He knows it was bad for Marshall, especially back in the day. He imagines it’s very hurtful for Marshall, but there’s nothing in this file about a diagnosis. So if Marshall was sick or the judge sent him to a mental institution to avoid… Marshall says, he’s not talking about this, and Curtis says, there’s no judgment here. He’s trying to understand; can Marshall help him with that? No matter how difficult or torturous his ordeal was – and he’s sure it was plenty of both – Marshall had a wife and two sons, and he thought the best option was to walk away from them?

Finn says, if Elizabeth doesn’t want to stay with him, fine. It can be Laura’s, the Quartermaines, the MetroCourt, but it can’t be here. Not after what happened to Chase. She says she knows he’s right, and he says, here comes the dreaded but. She says, but her instinct is to stay put. He says, no, and she says, this is her home. She doesn’t want to leave. He says, at the risk of getting hurt or, God forbid, worse? She says she can’t explain it. She just has this feeling. He says, what feeling? when Aiden walks in. Elizabeth asks what he’s doing here, and he says he found out about Chase getting hit on the head. It has to be Franco. It has to be.

Leo tells Chase, this was his special day. He’s a Quartermaine now. Chase was supposed to be there, but he wasn’t. Brook says, Chase had to help some people in trouble, and Leo asks if those people are friends. Chase says, yes, and Leo asks if they’re more friends to Chase than he is. Does Chase like them better, and that’s why he didn’t come?

Alexis says, it’s always a mistake for her not to follow her instincts, and Diane says, amen. Alexis says, while killing this feature isn’t rising to the level of perjury, it does compromise her ethics. Diane says, The Invader is thriving, and so is Alexis. She’s active and engaged. She’s a powerful voice for progress and fairness in the community. She’s fighting the good fight, just like she did when she was an attorney. Don’t sabotage her second act. Don’t sabotage herself. Alexis says, that’s quite a closing argument, counselor, and Diane says, she’s Diane Miller, and she’s Alexis’s best friend. Alexis says, Smoltz’s feature has to run. Now what is she going to do about Harmony?

Carly looks in fireplace, since Harmony’s phone must be on the roof. She picks part of a paper out of the fireplace, and sees it’s Neil’s stationery. Harmony comes in with a syringe behind her back, and asks what Carly is doing. Carly says, Harmony’s not burning tax documents; these are notes from a therapy session with Neil Byrne. She reads, Harmony suffers from intense guilt about the child. Harmony holds out her hand, and says, those are private; give them to her. Carly reads, Harmony rationalizes keeping the child. Harmony says, it’s all lies. Neil Byrne was a drug addict. Give them to her. Carly says, no. This is what Harmony meant about Willow not being hers. She’s burning papers that prove Willow’s not her biological daughter. Harmony raises the syringe, and they struggle. Carly pushes Harmony away, saying, get off of her, and the syringe slides across the floor. Harmony gets Carly down on the couch, and they tumble off, fighting to get to the syringe.

Diane says, Harmony provided support when Alexis needed it, but that doesn’t mean Alexis is indebted to her for life. There’s a lot she doesn’t know about Harmony. Clearly, she’s a very troubled woman, and that’s sad, but it’s not Alexis’s job to fix her. Alexis says she knows that, but troubled or not, Alexis won’t like herself very much if she doesn’t try to help Harmony. She doesn’t even have a place to live. Diane says, how’s this? Alexis pays for first month, last month, and security deposit on a decent apartment, and until the lease is signed put up Harmony at the MetroCourt. That’s fair. Alexis says, more than fair. She thanks Diane for helping her talk through this. Now she’s going to go home and have this conversation with her soon-to-be ex-roommate. Diane says she can come for moral support. She’ll just stand in the back look and look pretty, but Alexis says she needs to handle this herself. However – Diane says, uh-oh – can she talk to Lucy, and ask her to do a search? Maybe she can find Harmony a decent place to live. Diane supposes as a favor to Alexis, Lucy will take the commission, and Alexis says, she’d better. Diane says, very well. She’ll deal with Lucy. Alexis says, Diane is her good friend, Diane says, she’s Alexis’s best friend. Don’t forget it.

Sonny says he thinks if Michael’s mom had given him more time, they could have resolved something. Right now, Michael is acting like a child. He’s an adult. He doesn’t have to take sides. Michael says, it’s clear Sonny cheated, and Sonny says, before Michael judges him, not many years ago, he walked in on Carly in bed with Jax. So what does that mean? Michael says, Sonny can tell himself whatever he needs to justify it. No one’s going to believe him, except maybe Nina. What’s funny is, before all this happened, if someone had asked him to sum Sonny up in a few words, he would have said, honorable and loyal. He used to be. Sonny says he still is, and Michael asks, where’s the loyalty in putting Nina first? Where’s his honor in abandoning his family? Sonny says, he’s here. He’s not running; he’s not hiding. He’s trying to make things right. All he’s asking Michael is, as his son, to meet him halfway. Michael says, there he goes again, refusing to take responsibility. Sonny says, he is, and Michael says he doesn’t want to hear anymore. Sonny says, of course (🍷), and Michael says he doesn’t want to see Sonny anymore. From this point on, Michael wants nothing to do with him. He’s done.

Chase says he loves hanging out with Leo, and wishes he’d been here to celebrate with him, but his other friends needed him. He can’t be in two places at once. Leo says, no one can, except in comic books. Chase says, but Brook was here, and Brook says, it’s like Leo told her, that whale pods sometimes babysit each other. Leo says, when one pod is away, another pod helps them out, and Chase says, that’s a perfect comparison to him and Brook. Brook says, except for the whale part. Chase asks if the party was fun, and Leo says, it was, until they wanted him to do something he didn’t want to. Brook says, Olivia wanted Leo to recite a poem he’s learning for his theater group performance, and Chase says, that’s cool. Brook says, except he doesn’t want to do it, which is fine. Chase says, too many people? and Leo nods. Chase says,  it can scary in front of a lot of people. That’s how he felt when he performed at the Nurses Ball. He’ll tell Leo a little secret. If he pretends he’s performing for one person, it will feel like he’s in his living room performing for a friend. Leo says, like him and Chase listening to Brook’s songs, and Brook says, they listened to her demo? Leo says, when Chase lived here. Since then, Chase sings them too. Brook says, he does, does he? and Chase asks if she remembers sharing her playlist with him. She may have accidently included some of her demos. She says she has to comb that playlist, and he says he thought she wanted him to have them. He loved singing for Leo. Does Leo think he could say his poem for him?

Finn says he hopes Aiden doesn’t mind, but he was talking Chase, and Chase said Aiden thinks Franco is behind the stuff that’s happening. Aiden says, ghosts move things. Franco’s ghost must have moved whatever hit Chase. He’s been trying to reach them. Finn asks, why? and Aiden says, because he’s mad that they’ve become so close with Finn. Finn says, Franco loved Aiden, his brothers, and his mom. Would he really want to scare them? Aiden says, why not ask him and find out?

Marshall says, he did what he thought was best for his family, and Curtis says, they’re going in circles. How was it best leaving them to grieve? How was it best him growing up without a dad? Marshall asks how Curtis can be certain they would have been better off had he stayed. Isn’t it possible the exact opposite would have happened? That he gave them a gift by vanishing from their lives? The real mistake was coming back.

Brook tells Leo, try it now, just for Chase. Leo tells Chase where to sit, and tells Brook to stand where he can’t see her. She says, copy that, and Chase sits, saying, it’s just them. He’s just a friend in the living room. Leo recites a poem about our earth.   

Elizabeth says she knows Aiden wants to help, but she agrees with Finn. Franco loved them. He would never want to frighten them this way. Finn says, before they blame the ghost of Franco, maybe they should make sure it’s not someone alive and well who’s doing this, for whatever reason. Aiden says he guesses it makes sense, and Elizabeth tells him to grab some clothes. He’ll be staying with Grandma Laura a while longer. He goes upstairs, and Elizabeth thanks Finn for handling it so well, but he says, what’s there to handle? and holds her. He says, they’ll figure this out eventually. It has nothing to do with ghosts. She flashes back to finding the slashed dress, the portrait, and DON’T FORGET ME.

Curtis says, when Marshall first got there, he wanted Marshall gone. Now Marshall’s the one who regrets contact, but Curtis is grateful he did. He’s not okay with any of this; the lies, the cover-ups, the questions that still need answers. But he’d rather have his father with him, no matter how difficult, than believe he’s dead. So can they use this as a turning point, an opportunity to start fresh. No more secrets. What happened in the mental institution? Did he receive treatment? What was the diagnosis? Marshall suggests Curtis consult the precious file he’s holding; the one he broke the law to get, and violated Marshall’s privacy to read. If the answers aren’t there, then he’s out of luck, because Curtis isn’t getting them from him. He takes his bag, and walks off.

Sonny says, Michael needs to be sure about this. Some words can’t be taken back. Michael says he doesn’t want to take them back. Sonny tore this family apart, and he doesn’t want to smooth it out or gloss it over. He even thought of changing his name back to Michael Quartermaine, but then thought why should he change his name because of Sonny? Why not redeem it and turn it into something good, so when people hear the name they think of him and Wiley. Sonny’s lies, disloyalty, violence, and crimes will be forgotten. It will be like he never existed. Sonny says he loves Michael. Michael is his son, and he’ll always love him. Michael tells him, so he keeps saying, and Sonny says, but he’s not going to forget this. If Michael wants him to forgive, he’ll have to beg. Michael says, don’t hold his breath, and Sonny says he won’t. Sonny leaves without looking back, and Michael hugs Willow. Outside, Sonny says, goodbye, son.

Alexis walks into her house, and says, she and Harmony need to talk. She sees signs of a struggle, and asks if Harmony is there. She makes a call. Harmony is driving, when her phone rings. Alexis leaves a message, saying, please call her. She’s extremely worried. She sees a scrap of paper in the fireplace, reads it, and puts it in her pocket. Diane calls, and says she’s just checking to see if Alexis got home all right. Alexis says, her house is torn apart. Harmony’s car is here, but there’s no sign of her. Alexis thinks she’s having some kind of breakdown. She flashes back to Harmony talking about going to Something-or-Other Point, and how it looks peaceful, but looks can be deceiving. Alexis says, she knows where Harmony is.

Harmony sits in the car, a knocked out Carly in back. We see the car is at the edge of the same cliff where Harmony pushed Brendon to his death.  

Tomorrow, Elizabeth tells Finn, she can’t do this; Willow asks Michael if he’s prepared to cut his father out of his life; Sonny tells Dante, you don’t judge unless you’ve walked in somebody’s shoes; and Harmony says she can’t stop now.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht

Gabriela feels defeated. The interpersonal part of job isn’t working, and she doesn’t know how make it work. Glenn tells the crew that a water taxi will take them to the restaurant, but they’ll be coming back by taxi. They get ready to go out, and Daisy tells Ashley that she promised Gabriela a clean slate, and that has to come from Ashley as well. Gabriela promised to work on stuff, so Ashley has to promise as well. Ashley says she’s willing to try, but it’s not going to happen overnight. I can’t stand Ashley. She’s one of those women who doesn’t like other women, and only befriends one if it benefits her. Captain Sam comes in the water taxi, and takes them to shore. Ashley says Gary and Daisy should just do it already, and Daisy says, it’s easier to flirt with Gary than fight with him, so she’s staying on the flirting train. Then she gets what she wants. They go to the restaurant, and order drinks and food. Daisy is excited about the $20K tip. The crew disperses for smokes and bathroom breaks, and Colin and Gabriela are left at the table. Gabriela tells Colin that half of the problem is being in her own head, and half is pissing people off. Colin says, happy Gabby is f***ing amazing and hilarious, and Gabriela says, but sometimes there’s hyper-sensitive Gabby. In Colin’s interview, he says, it’s difficult. It only takes a few people not getting along, and the whole crew feels it. It’s not a good vibe. As challenging as it is, he feels for her. The others get back, and Kelsie toasts to Gabriela, new beginnings, and fresh starts. She wonders if Glenn is in the hot tub by himself, having a good time, but we see he’s watching a documentary on eel reproduction. The crew heads back to the boat.  

Kelsie goes to bed, and Gary tells Ashley that he wants a massage. Colin tells Gabriela, Ashley is desperate for Gary; she’s out of control. Gabriela says, it’s a game for her. Ashley told her that. She’s over it. She feels she’s been out of control. It’s weird it’s Gary. Ashley straddles Gary in the hot tub, and in Colin’s interview, he says, it’s like Gary has a magic wand that casts a spell on girls. He might accidentally hook up with every girl on the boat without trying. He thinks Gary is going to regret this in the morning, 100%. Gary and Ashley go to a guest cabin. Behind closed doors, we hear a lot of questionable things, ending with Gary laughing and saying he’s being a bad boy. He tells Ashley they’re not having sex, but she insists they are. Gary leaves, promising he’s coming back, but he goes to his cabin. He tells Marcos and Colin that he doesn’t know how to deal. He was getting a massage, turned around, and she was naked. In Gary’s interview, he says, his intention was to get a back massage, but other things might have happened. Since Ashley’s in her bunk eating a candy bar, I’m not so sure about that.

Kelsie is looking for her water bottle, when she keels over. Daisy tells her to stay down, but Kelsie says she’s fine, and wants to get in bed. In Kelsie’s interview, she says, when you’re dehydrated and lacking sleep, alcohol bites you in the ass. She’s never drinking again. Ha-ha! Famous last words. In the morning, Gary asks Ashley, what happened? since he doesn’t even remember getting back to the boat. In Gary’s interview, a producer asks if they had sex, but Gary says he was getting a massage and fell asleep. Glenn asks if the guys had fun, and says, Gary looks like he did. Ashley tells Gary that he didn’t fall asleep, but she thinks they agreed to stop. The crew leaves for the villa, and Glenn tells them, have fun.

Colin thinks the villa will be epic. The views are pretty fantastic, and it’s equipped with everything, including cute floaties in the pool. In Gabriela’s interview, she says, this is exactly what she needs; to let her hair down and not get in her head. She’s at such a low, it couldn’t come at a better time. They jump around in the pool, and play chicken, Gabriela on Marco’s shoulders, and Ashely on Colin’s. Ashley now insists she gave Gary a BJ, and he’s surprised it was working. In Ashley’s interview, she says she doesn’t understand how Gary has no recollection, since every other male is obsessed with her. Bleh. In Marcos’s interview, he says he’s known people like Gabriela in the past. he remembers his ex-girlfriend used to make him snap. It’s useless to react, and better to avoid it. Marcos says, Gabriela’s been picking on him all day, and Colin says, she’s being obnoxious. Daisy asks Gary, what happened last night? and he says, Ashley says they did it, but he doesn’t think so. He was white girl wasted. Ashley tells Gabriela that she was giving Gary a back massage, and somehow, his pants came off. Gabriela drinks straight from a bottle of who-knows-what, while Gary naps on a lounge chair. Marcos dunks Gabriela, who doesn’t think it’s funny. She asks if he remembers the time he wasn’t being a d*ck, and Colin says, boys will be boys. Gabriela says, she’s never getting married. If this is what a man is, she’s good without one. Marcos whines to Daisy that Gabriela has been picking on him all day. Gabriela says she was just joking around. If he thinks she’s picking on him, that’s his problem, but he has ten people on his side. In his interview, he says he has no patience for this kind of behavior. He’s done. I don’t know if I’m missing something or what, but I’m not so sure what the big deal is. Except maybe these people shouldn’t drink so much. Gabriela seems more depressed than anything else.

Marcos tells Gabriela that she’s going to embarrass herself, and in Gabriela’s interview, she says, no one gets her. She’s a real-ass bitch, and her feelings are genuinely hurt right now. She goes inside, and Daisy follows, asking if she’s okay. Gabriela goes into one of the bedrooms for a nap, while Colin pours water on a sleeping Gary, which is the highlight of the season so far for me. Back at the pool, Daisy says she just wants a cigarette, a drink, and peace and quiet. Marcos asks Colin if he was too rude, but Colin says he was fine. Marcos tells Daisy that he doesn’t want people talking to him like that, and she says, it’s not about him. Gabriela is dealing with some stuff. He says, she still has to be respectful. He lived in a dark space for many years. Whatever that means. In Daisy’s interview, she says she’s on a huge learning curve. People aren’t happy, and it’s frustrating with all of them. On the phone with his mom, Glenn tells her that he’s having bouts of insomnia, and has dreams about flying donkeys.

The crew takes selfies, and gets ready to go to dinner. Gabriela tells Marcos that she doesn’t want to fight, and he holds out his hand. She asks if it’s a one-way thing, and they hug it out. In Marcos’s interview, he says, if it’s the only way to keep the peace, he’ll do it. They sit for dinner, and plates of food come out, including one of my favorites, paella. Gary is about to serve everyone, but Gabriela serves herself, then says, now he may. She says, she’s happy they’ve all come to her home, and Daisy says she wishes this was her home. Gabriela shushes her, and in Gabriela’s interview, she says, she came off her nap refreshed, but you piss one person off, and five people are mad. The fight was hours ago. See? Like right here. Unless they cut something, I wouldn’t even call that a fight, and no one seemed pissed off just now. It almost seems like she has a perception problem. Gary asks Daisy to Riverdance and she does some Irish stepdancing, while the crew provides some vocal back-up. Gabriela tells them, thanks for coming, but she’d like them to all leave now, and Daisy says, on that note, time to vamonos. In the taxi, Colin says, that was slightly uncomfortable for a moment. Gary says Daisy has to talk to her, and she says she doesn’t know what to do.

They get back to the boat, and Daisy tells Kelsie that she doesn’t know what to do. Colin sits with Ashley, when Gabriela approaches. She asks if she’s interrupting, but Ashley says she’s not. Gabriela asks Colin to get her and Ashley a beer, but Ashley says she’s okay, and Gabriela decides to go to bed. Gabriela’s other problem is Ashley. She doesn’t seem to realize this one is out to sabotage her, but she has to at least be picking up on it subconsciously.

In their cabin, Gabriela tells Ashley that she almost made it the whole day without getting into it with anyone. She doesn’t think Marcos likes her, but she doesn’t need him to. Why is she confiding in this backstabbing bitch? The next morning, everyone does what they need to do with the boat. Daisy is dreading talking to Gabriela, but Colin says, it will just get worse. In Daisy’s interview, she says, the crew is being massively affected, and she needs to have a talk with Gabriela, but it’s complicated. She needs to handle it delicately. She tells Colin, when Gabriela is in a good mood, she’s great to be around. Gabriela stupidly tells Ashley, one little thing with Marcos undoes all the progress she’s made, but Ashley cuts the conversation short, saying, she doesn’t want to be making beds until 1 o’clock. Glenn asks Daisy if the crew had fun, and she says there were a few crew problems. She thinks it’s affecting everyone. Glenn says, if she needs him, he’ll get involved, but she says, she’ll take care of it. She’s just making him aware. Colin and Gary work on the sliding doors, fixing the broken belt. Glenn calls Daisy, Gary, and Marcos for the preference sheet meeting.

The new primary is Dr. Kim Nichols, who’s a cosmetic dermatologist. She wants to yacht crew to address her as Dr. Nichols, and Gary says, she’s not on a high horse. Well, guess what, KIM? I won’t be typing all that. She’ll be joined by her not-doctor husband Chris, and some friends. They want delicious drinks, and to watch the action of the crew sailing. Marcos reads that they want a variety of cuisine based on their preferences, and says he’ll figure it out. In her cabin, Gabriela calls friend Cookie, and says she’s not doing well. She’s not vibing, and feels like an outsider. It’s uncomfortable because she has to work and live with them. Yesterday, they all got wasted, and the day was going fine until she and chef got in an argument, and she got mean. She’s 33, and feels like a child. She’s embarrassed, and feels weak. Cookie says, part of the reason she’s having problems is that she’s holding things in. That’s when the passive/aggressive comes through. It’s not about them; it’s about her. She cries, and says she’s not happy. She’s sure they’re worried, wondering when she’s going to snap, and no one wants her to get to that point. Cookie says, it’s a vicious cycle, and she needs to release that.

Everyone is eating in the crew mess, and Gabriela comes in, asking to talk to Glenn. They go to one of the lounges, and she tells Glenn that she thinks she’s not in an environment inducive to her mental well-being. She loves her job and what she does – he says she’s good at what she does – but she has work to do on her interpersonal relationships while working and living on a boat. She doesn’t want to disappoint him or let him down, but she doesn’t want the crew to feel uncomfortable or affect them negatively. She feels the healthiest thing is for her to leave. She doesn’t want to quit before pick-up, but it’s the best thing for her to do. Glenn says, normally, he’d be disappointed, but under these circumstances, she’s making the right decision. He supports her doing what’s right for her. They’ll get her home, and he agrees with her decision to get herself in the right place. In Glenn’s interview, he says he doesn’t know what’s going on, but after 22 years in the business, he knows it’s important to take care of yourself. He tells her, they’ll figure out how to move forward on their end. It’s important that she take care of herself. She has a lot of potential, and he’d love to work with her in the future. She says, that means a lot, and I love Glenn right now. He thanks her for her hard work, and in his interview, he says, he’s sad to see her go, but people know when they’re at their limit, and you’ve got to respect that. They hug, and in Gabriela’s interview, she says she hates quitting. She doesn’t want to be a quitter, but her work performance is suffering, and it’s going to get worse if she stays. Glenn tells the crew that Gabriela is going to leave. He doesn’t want them to find out by seeing her walk through with her bag. Daisy says she’s sad to see Gabriela is going, and feels guilty because she couldn’t make the situation work. Glenn says he’s working on getting a replacement. The most important thing is for them to do the best job they can for the guests.

Kelsie asks Gabriela if she’s okay, and Gabriela says, no. She has issues she needs to work on. Kelsie says, if Gabriela thinks it’s the best decision, she supports her. She’ll miss Gabriela a lot. Gabriela says she’ll miss Kelsie too. In Kelsie’s interview, she says, despite Gabriela’s crazy antics, they bonded and got along. She’s hopeful Gabriela will become the better person she wants to be. Marcos tells Daisy, it’s not her fault. Ashley says, all she knows is, she’ll get the bottom bunk. In Marcos’s interview, he says, Gabriela is making the right decision for herself. He wants her to become better, and the Parseval III is not the place to fix her problems.

Gabriela tells everyone goodbye, and thanks them for being as supportive as they could be. She’s going through stuff, and needs to take care of herself. There are hugs all around, and in Gabriela’s interview, she says, whatever strength she has left is getting her off this boat and saying goodbye. Even though she knows taking care of herself is the right thing to do, part of her feels like she blew it. She tells them they’re rock stars, and leaves. Glenn says, it’s a lonely walk, but only she can do it. Wow. He’s a philosopher too.

This season, a marriage where Daisy catches the bouquet; a very demanding guest; a lead deckhand arrives; new stew Scarlett is introduced, and Gary says, here’s trouble; Ashley insists she and Gary had sex; Glenn races another boat; a guest does a belly flop; a chain wraps around the anchor chain, and they drag; Glenn says, it’s the worst thing you can do.

🚶🏽‍♂️ Speaking Of the Worst Thing…

I understand. He’s been playing Sonny for a million years, and wants to concentrate on something else, but I will seriously miss him when he goes.

General Hospital’s Maurice Benard Drops a Bombshell About His Future as Sonny: ‘I Hate to Say That, But… ’

⚰️ About Last Night…

They balanced out the love story by killing one of the characters? That’s not balance, it’s typical, depressing Walking Dead. Bring back Z Nation.

https://ew.com/tv/fear-the-walking-dead-charlie-alexa-nisensen-mourning-cloak/

🌞 Leave Your Worries On the Doorstep…

Stop in tomorrow to check out the usual soap and the end of the invasion of Nashville by New Jersey. Until then, stay safe, stay understanding the limitations of others, and stay focused on the future instead of digging in the damn past.

Apr25

April 24, 2022 – It’s What Victor Would Want, Butterflies, Season Of Fever, Double Dead Duty, They Had a Secret, Origins, Lots To Spin & Skies

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What I Watched Today

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

Fear The Walking Dead

New guy Dev Ali is looking at Victor’s butterfly collection. John tells him, Victor is particular about those, and asks why he’s here. Ali says, Howard sent for him, and John says he’ll see if he can find Howard, but Howard comes in, saying, it’s not necessary. Ali asks what Victor is looking for, and Howard says, that’s between Victor and his rangers. Ali asks when he can join the rangers, and Howard says, when he’s ready. Ali asks when that will be; he thought he was closer. Howard asks how old Ali is, and Ali says, 15. Howard says he admires Ali’s ambition, and he knows Victor does, but everyone has to start somewhere. He points at a picture of a butterfly in a book, and tells Ali, it’s the Mourning Cloak. It’s rare, and only lives for a year. He knows the perfect spot; Ali just has to find one. Ali says he doesn’t know how that proves he’s ranger material, and John says, Ali should have seen what he had to go through. It was no picnic. Howard says he asked John to assist him, not spook the kid. It’s not hazing; it’s showing him how they see the world. Caterpillars started as one thing and became something better. That’s what Victor did, and it’s how they’ve survived. Ali needs to show Victor what he’s capable of, and then he’ll be ready. He can be something greater.

Ali rides into the woods, and immediately spots one of these extremely rare butterflies. A zombie is heading for him, and he puts a jar over the butterfly with one hand, and stabs the zombie in the head with the other. He goes back to where he’s tied his horse, and sees a masked woman there. He takes out his gun, and says, hands up. Turn around. Who the hell are you? While he takes a second to shoot an approaching zombie, she grabs him, but he kicks her away. He says, mask off, and we see it’s Charlie. He says, she’s just a kid, and she asks what that makes him. He asks what she was stealing, and she says she got separated from her group, while they were looking for food and water. He picks up the jar with the butterfly in it, and says she’s lucky the jar didn’t break. John and Howard ride up with a few rangers, and Howard says, they got concerned when Ali wasn’t back when he said he was going to be. John says, howdy, to Charlie, and Howard asks if they know each other. John says, she did a spell with them when they were trying to stop Teddy, and Howard says, she’s one of Morgan’s. A ranger leads Charlie away, and John tells her, it will be okay; stay calm. Ali asks Howard, what’s going on? and Howard says, Charlie is coming with them. Ali needs to show Victor what he’s capable of, and he might get his shot.

Howard asks why Charlie was stealing, and she says she wants to talk to Victor. Howard says, Victor is out assuring the safety of the tower. He needs her to tell him the truth. It’s not a coincidence she ran into Ali, was it? She says, no, and Howard says, Morgan put her up to it, but she says, Morgan doesn’t know she’s here. He asks why she is here, and she says, she’s been looking for a way to sneak in here. John wonders why she didn’t just use the callbox, and Howard says, she knew Victor would say no. He knows everything about his previous allies, and she has a checkered past. Charlie says she wants to have a chance at a normal life, like June. On the sub, they can see what day it is, and she’s turning 13 this week. She was so young when everything changed. Every day has been one fight after another, and she doesn’t want to fight anymore. She just wants a normal life. She can have that here if they give her a chance. Whatever Victor wants her to do, she’ll do it. The house phone rings, and John answers. It’s June, who says, they have a problem. She’s in the infirmary.

Garcia lies on a table, looking pretty sick, and Howard asks, where’s Victor? Garcia says, Victor split off before they got there, and the others didn’t make it. Ali says, Garcia has radiation burns; they see them a lot out there. Garcia says, too many. He wanted to protect the tower. He’d do anything for this place.

Ali tells Charlie to keep moving. Howard wants her in the conference room as soon as possible. Charlie asks how Ali got in here, but he says he’s not sharing information with her. He wonders if she wanted to be here, why she didn’t run away before. She wonders why he’d want to go out there instead of staying in the tower, but he says she wouldn’t understand. They hear a scream, and go to find out what it is.

On the roof, Ali says, Garcia jumped? and John says, he did a triple axel right off the edge. Howard says, it’s what Victor would have wanted. Garcia said he would do anything to protect this place, and couldn’t when he was alive. June says, he probably didn’t want to suffer; he had radiation poisoning. Charlie says she thought this place was safe, and Howard says, they were scouting for elevator parts. Charlie says, what if she gets them? Will they let her live there? June says, it’s too dangerous, and John says, look what happened to the other scouts. Howard tells Charlie, okay, and June says, he can’t be serious. He says, she volunteered, and Charlie says she thinks she can do it. Will she get to live here? Howard says, it’s Victor’s call, but Victor listens to him, and if she does this, she’s in. She says she’ll do it, and he says she’ll leave tomorrow. Howard takes Ali aside, and tells him to go with her. Ali can fill him in on what Charlie is really looking for, and he’ll get the chance to prove himself. Ali says, by getting elevator parts? but Howard says, it’s not about that. It’s about finding out why Charlie is here. They need to consider the possibility she’s lying. Ali says, she could die, and Howard says, if she wants to live there as much as she says she does, she’ll be careful. Ali says, it feels wrong, and Howard says, it’s never easy, but it’s what separates the caterpillars from the butterflies. It’s what rangers do, and Ali said he wanted to be one.

Charlie sits behind Ali, as they ride into the woods on a horse. She wonders why Victor collects butterflies. She thinks it’s a sh*tty thing to do for no reason. He says, they only live for about a year, and she asks if he thinks that makes it okay. Doesn’t he think they should get a chance to live no matter how short? He says, it doesn’t matter what he thinks. As long as he can prove what he can do for Victor. He stops, and sees there are Stalkers ahead. He says, they’ll use the two of them against Victor. He knows a place to hole up.

Ali brings Charlie to a bowling alley, which he unlocks with a key from under the mat. She asks why being a ranger is important to him, and he looks around, telling her, it looks clear. She says she always wanted to play a game, and he says, she never bowled? The Stalkers come to the door, and Ali tells her, don’t move, and gets a gun from behind the desk. He waits near the door, out of the Stalkers’ sight, and a Stalker calls out, is anybody in here? Another says, there’s really nothing, and they leave. Ali tells Charlie, they’re gone. He guesses they were just passing through. Charlie asks how he knew the gun was here, and the key, and he says he used to live nearby. He would come to play a game once in a while. She asks if he’s any good, and says, it can’t be that hard. She bowls a gutter ball, and he says she has to put a spin on it. She says, show her, and he says he will when they get back. She says, what if she doesn’t make it back? What if he doesn’t make it back? He says, one ball, and shows her how to place her hand. He tells her to aim for the center pin, and follow through with a twist in her wrist. He puts his hand over hers to guide her, she gets a strike, and says, that was good, right? He says, they should get going, and looks at a bulletin board where there are pictures of bowlers, including one of him with an older man. Charlie asks, what is it? and he says, let’s get going. They go outside, and he replaces the key. She says she saw his name under one of the photos, and asks if the man was his teammate. He says, it was his dad, and she says, Mohammed and Ali? and laughs. He says, his dad loved boxing, and she asks if he was in the military. He says his dad was an Imam in the Israeli army, and she asks, what happened? He says, the bomb and all the bad sh*t that went with it. It was in his blood; he didn’t make it. She asks if Ali was with him to the end, and he says, yeah.

They arrive at what used to be a town, and Ali says, this is the building. Garcia said there were dead inside. Charlie says, they’re probably at ground level, so she’ll start higher. He asks, how? and she says, she’s done this before. He says he’s coming with her, but she says, it’s better if she goes alone. She asks, what’s wrong? and he asks why she’s really doing this. She says, to live in the tower, and she wants to help him be a ranger. He gives her a walkie and tells her, if anything happens, he’ll be on channel 4. Be fast. She doesn’t want be exposed to what Garcia was. She puts on a mask, climbs onto a dumpster, and gets on the fire escape. As she goes inside, a woman tells Ali, hands up.

Ali says, if the woman tries anything, Victor will kill her, and she asks why they’re sending people to the pit. He says he doesn’t know what she’s talking about. He’s not even a ranger. She says, what about his friend? but he says, she doesn’t know anything. She asks why Charlie went in, but he says nothing, so she says, they’ll go in and find out. Move. He tries punching her, but she knocks him down, and another Stalker holds a gun to his head. They go to the door, and he asks if he can please put his mask on; it’s not safe. She says, open the door, and he opens it, stepping aside as zombies scramble out. The Stalkers try to shoot them, but there are too many, and the zombies overtake them. Ali sees a gun on the ground, and grabs it while the zombies are feeding. He puts on his mask, and goes inside.

He calls Charlie, and shoots a couple of zombies who are wandering around. He runs out of bullets before he can kill the last one, and it gets him on the ground. He’s able to keep its mouth at a distance, but he’s getting tired. In the nick (no pun intended) of time, Charlie stabs the zombie in the head from behind. She asks if he’s okay, and he says she was going to ask her the same thing. Where’s her mask? She says she lost it in a fight. They walk to elevator, and there are a bunch of zombies lying all over the floor. He says, she killed all these? and she says, one grabbed her mask as she was closing the door, but she’s not going back to get it. Besides, these are reading clean. Zombies scrabble at the door and window, and she pries open the elevator doors. He tells her, be quick, and she says she saw what he did outside. He says, it was the only way, and she says she feels terrible, but he says, it’s fine; he handled it. She says she doesn’t mean that. She didn’t tell the truth about why she came to the tower. Morgan sent her. She’s supposed to turn off the beacon to clear the way for Morgan to get Grace and the baby out. He says she made them believe she was going to help. Victor is going to be mad when he finds out. Charlie says, he won’t; she’s not going through with it. She wants what she said she wanted, but she still wouldn’t have done it if it puts him in danger. He says, they don’t have much time, and she gets to work. Howard radios, asking what’s taking so long, and Ali says, they were just leaving. He steps away from Charlie, and Howard asks if Ali found out what he asked. Ali says he did, as zombies start to bust through a door that looks like it’s made of balsa wood, and Ali tells Charlie that he’s sorry. He pushes her into the elevator, and pulls the doors shut. She begs him not to do this. If he does, she’ll die, but he says she’ll be safe.

Ali tells Howard that he’s got the board, and he’s coming back, and Howard says, just him? From the elevator, Charlie says, Ali asked why she didn’t run sooner. She didn’t want do this alone. Ali tells Howard, just him, and Howard says he made the right decision for the good of the town. Charlie says, they can do it together, and Howard tells Ali, it’s what Victor would want. Charlie says, they can get away from everyone; away from Morgan and Victor. They don’t have to be stuck in the middle. Zombie hands and arms are starting to come through the small opening between the elevator doors, and there’s suddenly shooting, the zombies dropping to the floor. Ali pries open the doors, and shoots the remaining straggler zombies. He says, he told her that he was with his dad to the end, but that’s not true. When his dad got sick, he left him. Charlie asks, why? and he says he couldn’t handle it; he couldn’t see his dad like that. He was a coward. She asks why he’s telling her this, and he says, he thought becoming a ranger would make everything okay, but he’s just being a coward again. He’s not making the same mistake twice. She said she didn’t want to run away alone. She doesn’t have to. She says, what about Victor and Howard? and he says he’s not afraid of them. Is she? He holds out his hand, and she takes it. He says, all those things she never got to do, she can still do; some of them anyway. There are still a lot things he hasn’t done either. She says, like what? and he kisses her. She says, well, that was a first. He says, and? and she says, it’s so much better than bowling. He says he found some places when he was on patrols where they can hole up until they find something better. She suddenly faints, and he radios John, telling her to stay with him.

Back at the tower, John says, it’s a good thing Ali called. This is where Charlie needs to be. June and Grace come out, and Ali asks how Charlie is. June says, she’s stable, and he asks, what’s wrong? June says, she was exposed to radiation, but he says, no, that’s not possible. She says she should check him too, and he tells her, Charlie said she was careful. Grace says, sometimes that’s not enough. There are things they can’t see. He says, but June can treat her, right? How bad is it? June says, given the amount of exposure, Charlie should make the most of every day. She’s sorry.

Looking at some Polaroids in his office, Howard tells Ali, it’s been a  hell of a day. Ali says, the scouts who never came back sort of looked like the ones in the building, and Howard says, he’ll mention it to Victor. Ali asks where Victor is, and Howard says, he’s waiting until tomorrow to journey back given the state of the state. He asks why Charlie is here. What did Morgan send her to do? Ali says, Morgan didn’t send her. She was telling the truth. Howard says, she’ll be escorted out in the morning, but Ali says, she’s sick because of what Howard made her do. Howard says, she’s sick because it’s what the world has to offer. He’ll do everything to protect what they’ve built. They can’t let personal feelings cloud their judgement. Why did Ali bring her back after what they discussed? Can he trust Ali? Ali says, yes, and Howard says, nice work, all things considered. He has to wait for Victor to officially sign off on it, but tomorrow will be Ali’s first official day as a ranger. Congratulations.

Ali goes to Charlie’s room, and asks how she’s feeling, but she says she doesn’t really know. He sits on the bed and holds her, and she says she’s scared; really scared. He asks her to come with him, but she says she’s supposed to rest. He says he knows, but there’s something he wants her to see.

They go to Victor’s butterflyarium, and he tells her to keep her eyes closed, leading her in and closing the door. He says, open them. Happy birthday. The butterflies are all flying around, and she says, they’re beautiful, but when Victor finds out… He says he doesn’t care. She’s right. Something this beautiful deserves to live, no matter how short it’s life is. He wasn’t there for someone who needed him before; this time he will. Music plays, and they lie on the floor and watch the butterflies. They dance, and he says he’ll be right there next to her every second of the way, then kisses her. He asks, what’s wrong? and she says, Morgan. She was supposed to turn off the light. She needs to tell him what’s going on. He says he’ll do it. He’ll take care of everything. He kisses her again, and leaves.

Ali goes to the roof, and is about to flip the switch, when Howard comes out. He says, so this is why Morgan sent her, and a guy comes out with a gun. Ali runs, but there’s nowhere to go, and Howard says, disarm the light, then what? Ali says he doesn’t know. They want this place to change, and that can’t happen with Victor. Howard says, it’s the only way, and Ali rushes him, but the other guy aims his gun at Ali. Howard tells him, no, and he and Ali trade punches, Ali coming out the loser. Ali is backed toward the edge of the roof, and says, please don’t do it, but Howard says, sorry. It’s what Victor would do. Charlie is still enjoying the butterflies, when she hears a scream and sees Ali fall past the window. She screams, no! and runs to June. June asks, what’s wrong? and she says, Ali. He… June says, what is it? when the elevator door opens, and Howard comes out. Charlie says, Howard killed him, and Howard suggests she back off unless she wants to join him. June says, he’s a monster, but Howard says, Ali attacked him, and left him no choice. He’s trying to protect those who would undermine them, and suggests June do the same. John walks in, and says, he’s right, and June asks who’s side John is on. John says, he lost everything to that hospitable world out there, including his son, and she says, his son would be ashamed, and John says, John Jr. saw the need to protect them, and look what happened. Howard says, Ali paid the price; now it’s Charlie’s turn. June says, if Howard lays a hand on Charlie, she’ll kill him herself, and he says, if anything happens to him, she’ll have to face Victor, but she says, no. Victor knows what she knows, that he needs her more than he needs Howard. If anyone gets sick or injured, he’ll have no one to help them, and this place will fall. Charlie stays with her, under her care. That’s the deal. Howard says, fine, but he suggests she tread carefully, and leaves.

June asks John, what the hell was that about? and he tells her that he had to say it. She asks if he believes it, and he says, he needed Howard to believe it. There’s only one way he can change things, and that’s to get in Victor’s ear. Anyone will listen to reason if the right person gets in their ear. June says she thought she had Virginia’s ear, and John says, it’s the only way it works, and it has to work. He leaves, and June says, this is her fault. She never should have let Charlie go. Charlie asks why she did, and June says, ever since she got here, she’s been hiding. Charlie asks, why? and she says, she’s been scared. Until today, it hasn’t hurt anyone but her. She doesn’t expect Charlie to forgive her – she doesn’t deserve it – but she promises Charlie that no matter how much time she has left, she’ll live to see Victor go down. A butterfly lands on the windowsill, and June says she’ll make sure that happens. Charlie thanks her, looks at the butterfly, and smiles.

Next time, the Stalkers neb Luci, who ends up in a cage surrounded by zombies.

🦋 About That Butterfly…

Interesting list. I’ve had almost all of these things happen to me.

https://www.joincake.com/blog/signs-from-deceased-loved-ones/

😷 Sweating It Out…

This season, they’re giving Alicia fever.

https://ew.com/tv/alycia-debnam-carey-fear-the-walking-dead-sweaty/

And bagpipes.

https://ew.com/tv/fear-the-walking-dead-alycia-debnam-carey-follow-me-bagpipes/

👯‍♀️ Seeing Double…

Alicia’s version of Groundhog Day.

https://screenrant.com/fear-walking-dead-alicia-episode-repeat-damage/

🤫 A Secret Well Kept…

Good thing they didn’t tell any of the Housewives.

How Fear the Walking Dead’s Madison Return Became a Yearlong Secret

🤿 Spinning Underwater…

Now that I think of it, Dead in the Water isn’t a very promising title for a series.

https://www.cbr.com/walking-dead-zombie-origin-problem-dead-in-the-water/

⚰️ All Of Them…

Everything that’s spinning off Deadwise.

The Walking Dead: Every Spinoff In Development

🌜 If I Can Dream…

Come join me tomorrow for the usual soap and what’s on Deck. Until then, stay safe, stay assertive without being aggressive, and stay making the most of every day.

Apr23

April 22, 2022 – Harmony Wants the Story Killed, Salem Return, a Split, a Suit, a House, Please Leave, New Wives, Dating, Angry Mike, Beloved, New View, Disco This, Quotes Sprinkled With the Earth & Taxi

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

At a closed Savoy, Curtis looks at a chip in his hand, and N’neka says she’s glad the private party brought their own staff. She could have never cleaned up and then come in early. Not for a party that went until four in the morning. Jordan comes in and says, four in the morning. That must have been a helluva party.

Marshall waits on Pier 54, where they’ll soon be putting a 7/11, when Trina comes along, wearing an orange top that looks dynamite on her. She sees his bag, and asks if he’s going on a trip.

Ned thanks everyone for coming, and says, it’s days like today that remind them of the importance of family. A family, he’s glad to say, is expanding. He’s always thought of Leo as his son, but as of today, it’s official; it’s legal. The adoption of Leo has come through. Everyone is like, yay, and Olivia says, Leo wanted to have the same last name as his mom and dad. Ned says, without further ado, let’s have a toast to my son, Leo, and Leo says, Leo Quartermaine, hugging Ned.

Harmony comes downstairs, telling herself that she shouldn’t have had anything to drink last night. She sees Brendon’s bag and runs over to it, checking the files inside, when Alexis comes in with coffee. She says, Harmony looks like she’s been to hell and back. I laugh because Harmony looks better than me on my best day.

Sam says she didn’t think Carly was going to make it, and Carly says, Olivia isn’t just her partner, she’s one of her closest friends. She’s happy to be here. She’s just upset that Monica had to go to that convention, and couldn’t be here to celebrate Leo becoming a Quartermaine. Thank you, because I was wondering where she was. Dante says he needs a refill, and leaves, and Carly says she deserved that. Are things any better with Sam and Dante? Sam says they still have to hash some things out.

In the foyer, Leo tells Drew, adoption isn’t just for humans. Drew says, of course (🍷). People can adopt dogs and cats. Leo says, and animals can adopt other animals, especially animals that live by the water, like seagulls and elephant seals. Drew says he didn’t know that (me neither). That’s so cool. Brook says, her little bro is on his way to being a marine biologist. Leo says, he read it in the book Chase gave him for Christmas, and asks where Chase is. He promised he’d be here. Brook says, that’s a really good question. She doesn’t know where Chase is.

Chase is at the hospital, getting dressed. He tries to use his phone, but the screen is smashed and nothing works. He says, dammit. Portia comes in, and says, wow. He’s not going to waste any time getting out of here. He says he has somewhere to be this morning, and he’s already late. She says, he had a concussion. He’s not going anywhere until she signs off on it.

Elizabeth sees Finn, and says, she was just checking on Cameron. Finn asks how he is, and she says, if he wasn’t already 18, he’d be grounded forever. She thanks Finn for bailing Cameron out, and says, Cameron is worried about Chase after finding him unconscious in their living room. How is he? Finn says, awake and alert, and she says, thank God. She’s been a nurse way too long not to know accidents like these can be way more serious. He says, if it was an accident, and she says, let’s hope. The alternative is kind of freaking her out. He says, that the person who’s been stalking her family has now turned violent.

At the door to Chase’s room, Finn asks if it’s okay if they come in, and Portia says, patient’s decision. Chase says, please, come in, and Portia says she can confirm Chase’s concussion has passed. She’ll make arrangements for him to be discharged, but do her a favor and have somebody else drive him home. He thanks her, and she leaves. Finn says, a concussion? Really? Chase says he guesses he knocked something off the shelf when he was checking the cameras. Either that, or Aiden was onto something with his Ouija board. Elizabeth says, Ouija board? What is he talking about?

On the phone, Brook leaves a message for Chase, saying, she has a very special guest of honor who’s wondering where he is. She’s wondering too. She tells Leo that she’s sorry; she just got Chase’s voicemail. She doesn’t know where he is, but he’ll be here soon. Olivia says she knows Ned gives Chase a hard time, but he was so great with Leo, especially when he was with Brook and Bailey. That’s how she convinced Leo to participate in the whole theater therapy thing. She reminded him that Ned, Chase, and his big sister Brook Lynn are all performers. Brook says, Chase isn’t loving performing lately, and Drew asks what theater therapy is. Olivia says, it’s an after-school program for kids on the spectrum that uses theater skits to help them learn about speech, taking turns, or eye contact, that kind of thing. Ned says, and the whole thing culminates with a performance for the families for Autism Awareness Month. Drew says, that’s really something, and Olivia says, Leo’s been loving it. He’s making a lot of new friends, and he’s going to recite a poem for the show. She asks why Leo doesn’t recite his poem for everyone, but Leo says, the show isn’t until next week. Olivia says, she knows, but kind of like a sneak peek for family and friends. Why doesn’t he get his notecards? Leo says, okay, and goes upstairs.

Carly says she’s so sorry she put Sam in that position with Dante, but Sam says she’s a big girl. She chose to forward that email to Carly, so she could prove that Esme is behind that video of Joss and Cam. Carly says, she knows, but Sam has enough going on with her own family. Has she talked to Alexis this morning? Sam says, not since last night. Does Carly know what’s going on with Harmony? They’re not friends by any means, but she was a little concerned that Harmony was so drunk, she couldn’t stand. Carly says, Harmony said something really strange last night, and flashes back to saying, Willow’s her family, and Harmony saying, she wishes Willow was hers. She tells Sam, it was probably nothing. Harmony was so drunk she wasn’t making any sense. Willow asks what Carly is saying about her mom.

Alexis gives Harmony some coffee, and Harmony says she’s sure she owes Alexis an apology from last night. She was so drunk, she doesn’t even remember everything. Alexis says she doesn’t really expect anyone to abstain because she has to, but Harmony really did cross a line last night. Harmony says, she did? She’s so sorry. What did she do? Alexis says, Harmony bought her a drink and told her to drink it. Harmony says she didn’t know what she was thinking. She’s so, so sorry. It’s never going to happen again; Alexis knows that, right? She doesn’t drink. She’s not a drinker, except for the occasional glass of wine. Alexis asks why Harmony thinks she was kicking back double shots of whiskey? It’s very clear something’s bothering her. Harmony says she thinks the thought of Nina taking Willow to court, the whole situation’s going to snowball, and she’s all tied up in knots. Alexis says, she was hoping to break it to Harmony first, but she had the feeling Smoltz had gotten to her. Harmony asks what she means, and Alexis says, he’s a freelance reporter for The Invader, and he’s doing an in-depth piece on Nina’s quest to get visitation with Wiley.

Marshall tells Trina that he’s just waiting for his boat to arrive. He thought it would be a good idea to get out of town. She says, sounds great. With everything happening in her life, she wishes she could get away too. Missing school and her job and everything else is just… He says he has faith in her. All this is going to work out for her. Stay strong. He makes a fist, and she bumps it and thanks him. She looks at his bag, and says, he’s not a light packer, is he? How long is he going to be gone for? He looks at her, and she says, oh. Is he leaving for good? He says, it’s complicated, and she says, try her. He says, he had hoped to rejoin his family as if nothing had ever happened. That was foolish on his part. He has too many ghosts chasing after him. It would be easier if everyone just forgets he was here.

Curtis says, he didn’t know Jordan kept such close tabs on his nightclub. He assures her, everything was on the up and up, and he knows nightclubs can stay open for private parties well after 2 am. She says she was just teasing him. She’s really happy that the club is booming. She just stopped by to see how he and Portia were doing. He says, they’re fine. The rest is between her and Portia. She says, that was a little abrupt. She thought they were in a good place yesterday. She’s trying her best. She knows he has a lot on his plate. He says, she doesn’t know the half of it, and she asks what he means by that. Selena comes in, and says, apologies. She didn’t know he had company.

Michael tells Drew, it’s a good strategy. It’s aggressive; it’s unexpected. He can see why it would be good for business. Drew says, that’s probably why she gets paid the big bucks. Ned asks if they’re talking about Aurora, and Drew says, in a sense, but they’re also talking about ELQ. He got in touch with his lawyer, and he can reclaim Scout’s shares, which is great, but Valentin is still in control of Danny’s shares, which means he will control nearly half of the voting stock. All it’ll take is one disgruntled Quartermaine to flip, and they’ll be back in the same situation. Michael says, and they all know how easy it is for one of their family members to turn, and Ned says, that’s true, but what’s the alternative? Drew says he met with an executive business coach last night. She thought the best strategy would be for ELQ and Aurora to merge.

Elizabeth says, Finn told her that Aiden stopped by the house while she was sleeping? and Chase says, yeah. He was going to mention it this morning, but… He touches his head, and Elizabeth asks, but why did he come home? Chase says, he said he had a school project about ghosts. He had a Ouija board with him. He thought it was kind of strange, but maybe Aiden had a a project for science class. She says, he doesn’t have a project like that, and Chase says, eventually he figured that out, but not before Aiden tricked him into trying to contact someone specific. She asks if it’s who she thinks, and he says, Aiden was trying to contact Franco.

Selena asks if this is a bad time, and Jordan says, The Savoy isn’t open for business yet. Isn’t that right, Curtis? Curtis says, he and Miss Wu had a previously scheduled appointment. She wants to rent the club out for a private party. Selena says, yes. She has a family birthday coming up, and they want to celebrate in style. She tells Curtis that she can come back later, but Curtis says, this is a good time. Just let him wrap things up with Jordan. Selena goes over to the bar, and Jordan’s phone dings. She checks it, and says she has to go. She knows he can handle himself, but it would be prudent if he’s previously booked on the nights Selena wants the place. He says, duly noted, and she leaves. Selena asks if his ex-wife is always going to be hanging around, and he says, that’s why she chose this place, right? Because of his connections. He’s more than delivered on his end of the bargain. Her event was a success last night, well into the morning. Now does she have what he wants? She says, as agreed. His father’s sealed arrest record. She takes a file out of her bag, and he holds his hand out, but she pulls it back, and says, now that she’s delivered on her word, she expects him to deliver on his.

Carly says, she’s sorry. She doesn’t want Willow to think she and Sam were gossiping about her mom. She was just asking about Alexis. Willow tells her, don’t apologize, but if she could just clarify. Her mom was really drunk? Sam says, she and Carly saw Harmony at the MetroCourt, and she was definitely overserved. Willow says she saw her mom yesterday at the MetroCourt. She had a drink, and she did seem distracted, but not drunk. Sam says, sorry. She doesn’t know what to tell Willow. Maybe this happened after Willow saw her. Carly says, she did check with the bartender, and Harmony had three double whiskeys. That’s a lot of liquor. Willow says, she can’t remember the last time she saw her mom drink hard alcohol, and she’s never seen her drunk. Sam says, it definitely wasn’t just the whiskey. Harmony was upset about something. Willow says, now she’s really worried. Her mom’s been acting out of sorts for weeks now. Carly says she thinks she knows why.

Harmony says, this man is writing a feature on Nina’s petition? and Alexis says, a five-part feature, and Michael and Willow have given him an exclusive. Since Harmony is Willow’s mother, he wanted to reach out to her for a comment, and do a deeper dive into Willow’s background and family. Harmony jumps up, and says, absolutely not!

Elizabeth says, Aiden wanted to contact Franco? and Chase nods. He says, he knows it’s hard to hear, but with all the strange happenings at the house, Aiden has it in his head that Franco’s ghost is trying to reach out to her. Elizabeth says, maybe Franco doesn’t want her to move on, and Finn says, he’s just a kid, looking for an explanation. It’s probably easier for him to believe that Franco’s ghost is reaching out, rather than accept someone’s breaking into their house. Elizabeth says, maybe. It just seems like every time she and the boys start to move on, there’s another reminder of how traumatized they still are.

Jordan sees Portia at the hospital, and says, she understands Chase was brought in last night. Portia says, he’s right in there, indicating one of the rooms, and Jordan starts to go, but Portia says, wait a second. She wants to apologize for her behavior yesterday. Jordan didn’t deserve to be chewed out in that way. She knows Jordan was just doing her job. Jordan says, Portia wants to protect her kid. She’s been there, and doesn’t blame her. Portia says, Jordan can blame her for making it personal, making it about her history with Curtis, especially when he told her that Jordan is working behind the scenes to find out who really filmed Josslyn and Cam. Jordan says she can’t comment on an ongoing investigation, but for what it’s worth (🍷), she knows the type of young woman Trina is. She has a good moral compass, and a good heart, just like her mom.

Marshall says he has places to go, but Trina says she doesn’t understand. He was just getting closer to TJ and Curtis. And isn’t Epiphany fond of him too? Won’t he miss them? He says, of course (🍷) he’ll miss them. Of course (🍷). More than they will ever know, but sometimes the truth hurts so much, it’s better left buried. She says, but he told her the truth is worth fighting for. He also said it’s okay to take care of yourself. If he’s leaving because he thinks it would be easier on his family, he’s ignoring his own advice. He says, maybe he is doing it for himself. Maybe he realized it’s bad for him to be around his family again. She asks, why?

Curtis says, Selena needed a venue and he provided one. Her even was a success. She says, the first of many was their arrangement, and he says he’s not sure who she’s used to dealing with, but he doesn’t break his word. Her gambling operation may continue from time to time, as long as that’s all it entails. She says, well, it’s a start, and puts the file on the bar. She says, before she goes, let her give him some advice. Although she hasn’t read the file herself, she knows a thing or two about trust in a family. If you look for skeletons in the closet, you’re likely to find them, for better or worse. But once he crosses that line and opens that file, there’s no going back.

Elizabeth says she still can’t wrap her head around this. Aiden believes Franco is haunting them? Chase nods, and Jordan comes to the door. She asks if it’s a bad time, and Chase says, of course (🍷) not, and asks her to come in. She says she heard what happened, and wanted to follow up with him. He says, it was probably just a clumsy accident, and she says she hopes that’s all it is. He was injured in a house that was recently broken into. She’d like to rule out anything criminal. He says, it might be easier than she thinks. He staged cameras all over the house.  

Harmony says, Alexis knows how messy her past is. She’s not going to let some reporter go digging around in her private life. Alexis says, Michael and Willow are key to the story; Smoltz has to do background on them. If Harmony doesn’t want to participate, fine. She’s sure Smoltz can find another way to do the interview without interviewing her. Harmony says, no. The article isn’t going to run in Alexis’s paper at all.

Carly says she thinks it’s clear the whole Nina situation has taken a toll on Harmony, and Willow says she hates to think what Harmony’s reaction to the article will be. Carly says, it’s going to be tough on Harmony, but she’ll get through it, because Willow is her daughter and Willow needs this. Willow thanks Carly for the nice words, and leaves. Carly asks if Sam will give her apologies to Olivia; she has to take off. Sam asks if everything is okay, and Carly says she just wants to follow up with Alexis. She didn’t want to worry Willow, but she has the feeling Harmony knows more about the Nina situation than she’s letting on. Sam tells her, good luck, and Carly leaves.

Alexis says, she can’t publish the story? Where’s this coming from? Harmony says, Alexis of all people should understand, the more it’s investigated, the more likely it is that someone will make the connection that Willow isn’t her biological daughter. Alexis says, Willow isn’t her biological daughter. Just tell Willow the truth. If anyone can understand how you can mother a child, and not give birth, it’s Willow. But it’s Harmony’s secret to keep, not The Invader’s. She’ll make sure nothing is said about the commune, Harmony, and Willow. She’ll make sure it’s not published. Harmony says, once it’s out there, there’s no way to control it. You don’t know who will start digging or what they’ll find. Her relationship with Willow is so fragile as it is. This article is trouble for everyone involved. Alexis asks what Harmony would like her to do; kill the story? Harmony says, yes. It’s the least Alexis can do after all she’s done for Alexis. Alexis owes her that.  

Michael says, in addition to increasing ELQ’s value, and creating a new revenue stream, Valentin’s shares will be diluted, making it nearly impossible for him to have the majority again. Ned says, but that would leave Drew with the overwhelming majority of interest in the company. So where does that leave him? Drew says, they haven’t gotten that far yet. Things aren’t sorted. Why are they talking about this on Leo’s big day? They have a lot of time to work things out; talk strategy before it’s all figured out.

Olivia claps her hands, and says, all right, everyone. It’s her great pleasure to introduce the newest member of the Quartermaine family. Brook says, they’re loud, they’re crazy, but they’re very loyal, and everyone laughs. Olivia tells Leo to show everyone what he’s been practicing. Leo says, no! throws the file cards down, and runs upstairs.

Finn tells Jordan, he asked Chase to stay at Elizabeth’s to provide some security. To that end, he installed cameras in the entrances and hallways. Chase says, the plan was to pull up the footage on his phone, but – he shows her the phone – it broke last night. She says, the object that knocked him out also busted his phone? and he says, or maybe he broke it when he fell. She asks if the footage can be accessed by another device, and he says, yes, but you have to log in the first time on the home network. Jordan asks Elizabeth if they can look at the footage at her house, and she says, of course (🍷). If it gets them answers, that’d be great. Chase says he’ll come back later to sign the paperwork, and Jordan says, she appreciates his enthusiasm, but she needs him to keep his distance. He says, but he set up the cameras, and she says, if there was a crime committed, they can’t afford to corrupt the investigation. He’d be the victim, and he’s also a suspended detective. She needs him to respect the line between civilian and cop. Is that understood? He says, understood, and she says she’ll talk to him later. She and Elizabeth leave, and Finn says he’ll be back in a minute to drive Chase home. Stay put.

Trina asks why it’s bad for Marshall to be around his family, and  he says, there are things a girl like her couldn’t possibly understand. She says, try her, and he says, they were raised in different eras. She says, what does that even mean? and he says, forget it. She says, whatever he’s running from, it can’t be worse than never seeing his family again. He tells her, if she’d said that a few weeks back, he might have agreed with her, and she says, what changed? He says she’s given him a lot to think about. He doesn’t want to keep her. Doesn’t she have a gallery to get to? She says, that’s not fair using work against her, and the ferry horn blows. He says, she’s an ambitious young lady. If she wants to find her dreams, remember, it’s important to prioritize. She says she’ll see him around… she hopes. He says, if he doesn’t see her again, it’s been a privilege getting to know her.

Curtis says, he appreciates Selena’s advice, but his issues with his father are none of her concern. She says she supposes not. They’ll talk soon. She leaves, and he picks up the folder. He opens it, takes out a photo and document, and looks distressed

Harmony says, when she saw Alexis was alone at Spring Ridge, and saw she was struggling, she supported her. When Alexis got out, and made sure Harmony knew she wasn’t worthy to be her friend, she still supported Alexis. So she’s asking for Alexis’s support now. If Alexis is truly her friend, she’ll do this for her; no questions asked, Please kill this story. Alexis says, if Harmony is truly her friend, she woudn’t put her in this position, She’s going to go to work. When she gets back, they need to have a serious conversation. Maybe it’s time they reevaluate their arrangement. She leaves, and Harmony picks up a vase, smashes it on the floor, and says, dammit!

Brook, Olivia, and Ned find Leo sitting on the steps, and Brook asks, what’s wrong? He says he doesn’t want to read the cards, and Olivia says, he doesn’t have to. She didn’t want to put any pressure on him. She just wants him to know how proud she is of him. He can save it all for the big show. Leo says, no. He’s not going to be in the play anymore. He runs upstairs, and Olivia tells Ned, she messed this up, but he says, he’s got it. He follows Leo upstairs, and Olivia tells Brook, she doesn’t know what happened. The counselors are all saying he’s making such great progress. She hopes he’s not regressing. Brook tells her not to jump to conclusions. This may not have anything to do with Leo being on the spectrum; a lot of kids get stage fright. Olivia hopes she’s right, and Brook says she’s been known to get stage fright herself; she recognizes the signs. Olivia says, she’s going to check on him. Maybe if it turns out to be that, Brook and Chase could give him a little pep talk, since they’re both performers. She goes upstairs, and Brook says, if Chase ever shows.

Portia tells Chase, good news. She’s got his discharge paperwork. All he needs to do is sign, and he’s out of here. He says he has to wait for his brother for a ride. Finn is playing detective with his boss. He signs, gives her back the clipboard, and asks if she happens to have any of the Quartermaine’s phone numbers. He has to reach out to Brook. She says, he doesn’t have their numbers? and he says, not memorized, no. That’s the downside of having everything stored in your phone. It’s great until it breaks. She asks why he needs Brook, and he says, the Quartermaines are having a big family day, and he promised her that he’d be there. She says she thinks Brook will understand once she finds out he was in the hospital, and he says, it’s been tricky with them, trying to out their friendship without Bailey between them. He feels like he keeps disappointing her. He guesses that bump on the head shook him up more than he realized. He doesn’t usually open up to people he doesn’t know. She says, in her experience, she’s found a little effort can go a long way, and he says, since his phone is busted, can she help him order a Ride Share?

At Elizabeth’s house, Finn points out where they found Chase, and says, that was on the floor beside him. We see a metal giraffe sculpture on the floor, and Jordan says, no one saw what hit Chase, right? Elizabeth says, she was upstairs, asleep, and Finn says he was bailing out Cameron. Jordan picks up the sculpture (wearing gloves) and asks Elizabeth if she can download the app, so they can see the security camera footage. Elizabeth says, sure, and Jordan says, while Elizabeth is doing that, does she mind if Jordan looks around? Elizabeth says, of course (🍷), and Finn says, he gave the place a once over. All the doors and windows were locked. Jordan says, that didn’t stop the intruder before, so let’s cover all our bases. Jordan goes upstairs, and Elizabeth tells Finn, the app might take a few minutes to download, She sees the Ouija board, and says, she didn’t think anything of it until Chase said something. How could she have missed that? He tells her, don’t be hard on herself. She’s had a lot going on. She’s been a parent long enough to know when things get confusing, or sad, or a little scary, kids latch on to a fantasy to make sense of everything.

Curtis says, dammit Marshall, and hears Trina come in. He says, they’re not open, and she says, Curtis. He shoves everything back in the folder, and asks what she’s doing here. She says she was on her way to work, and had the feeling he might want to know, and he says, know what? She says, she saw his dad at the pier, and he had a bag with him. He said he’s leaving town.

At the pier, Marshall looks at a ticket.

Sam asks Dante if she can please take another second to apologize for putting a wedge between them. She’s trying to find the boundaries in this relationship is, and it’s been a really long time since she’s been with someone who… He says, it’s cool; she can tell him anything. She says, someone who plays by the rules. He says he’s sorry too. He feels like he came down harder on her than he needed to. She says she understands he needs to feel that he can trust her, and she fully intends to prove he can. He says he does trust her. He was disappointed that she looked at privileged information. He knows she has this impression that he’s Johnny Follow-the-Rules, but he has been known to break the rules from time to time. He’s also finding the line in the relationship. She says she thinks it’s good news that they have all the time in the world, because she doesn’t plan on going anywhere. He says, him either, because he loves her. She says she loves him too, and they kiss.

Brook opens the door to Chase, and says, he’d better have a good excuse. He brings a huge bouquet of flowers out from behind his back, and she sort of smiles.

Jordan says, she did a sweep of the entire house. There’s no sign of forced entry. She suggests they take a look at Chase’s footage, Elizabeth says, it’s ready. Jordan says, let’s see what happened last night, and Elizabeth asks if it’s fair to say she’s a little nervous, and Jordan says, of course (🍷). They’re all just trying to find answers. They see Chase reaching for the camera, and the screen goes black. Elizabeth asks, what happened? and Jordan says, it looks like the file is corrupted. Finn asks, how is that possible?  

The ferry horn blows again, and Marshall gets up. He says, time to go, and picks up his bag. Curtis says, running away again, huh? and Marshall turns to see him on the pier.

Harmony takes the file folder out of Brendon’s bag. She looks at the fireplace, and says, she’ll burn it, and that will be the end of it. She pulls out all the papers, and puts them in the fireplace, but there are no matches on the mantel. She goes out of the room, and Carly knocks at the door. She calls to Alexis, knocks, and calls again. She starts to leave, and says, she knows  that’s Harmony’s car in the driveway. Harmony returns with the fireplace matches, and is about to light up the papers, when Carly walks in and says, Harmony?

On Monday, Curtis asks why Marshall didn’t just tell him; Michael says he wants nothing to do with someone; Diane asks Alexis, why would she even think about that; Sonny needs to ask Willow a favor; and Carly asks Harmony, what’s going on with her and Nina?

🧼 Reunited…

A fan favorite couple is joining Beyond Salem.

https://ew.com/tv/peter-reckell-kristian-alfonso-return-days-of-our-lives-beyond-salem/

🏛 Huge Surprise, Not…

I’m thinking, him grabbing other men’s butts might have had something to do with it.

https://people.com/tv/trust-issues-inconsistencies-led-rhop-ashley-michael-darby-split-source/

🍑 Boop…

I’m staying out of this one. Only she knows for sure, but why now?

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellendurney/nene-leakes-lawsuit-real-housewives-andy-cohen

🍊 House Of Insecurities…

I just thought this was funny.

https://pagesix.com/2022/04/21/grace-and-frankie-star-heather-dubrows-house-built-by-insecurities/

👠 You Can’t Fire Me…

I’m sure they did ask her to leave. No one wants a lawsuit, least of all Bravo.

https://pagesix.com/2022/04/15/margaret-rhonj-producers-asked-teresa-to-leave-nashville-house/

💳 Two New Wives…

The new season of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills begins on May 11th and the latest in the franchise, the Real Housewives of Dubai, premieres June 1st.

https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-season-12-cast-premiere-date-trailer

RHOA’s Phaedra Makes ‘Real Housewives of Dubai’ Trailer Cameo, Cast Revealed

🍸 Good For Her…

Raquel gets back on the horse after a very bumpy and long ride.

https://pagesix.com/2022/04/03/vanderpump-rules-star-raquel-on-dating-after-james-kennedy-split/

🍹 He Should Be ShahShamed…

I can’t believe MJ said she’s never seen him angry. Funny. I have. Are we watching the same show?

Mercedes Javid Defends Mike Shouhed Following His Arrest For Domestic Violence
https://pagesix.com/2022/04/15/shahs-star-mike-shouhed-vacations-with-fiancee-after-arrest/

🥀 Sad Men…

His dimples will live on forever. I just loved him.

‘Mad Men’ Actor and Broadway Star Robert Morse Dead at 90

🎊 Unseen Festival…

Parties at Coachella.

https://people.com/music/coachella-2022-what-you-didnt-see-festival-parties/

💃🏽 Studio Gems…

Some fun tidbits about Studio 54. I would have liked more pictures of the animals though.

https://nypost.com/2022/04/16/how-rikers-became-an-iconic-part-of-studio-54/
https://nypost.com/2022/04/16/animals-were-life-of-the-party-at-nycs-legendary-studio-54/

🌎 Quotes of the Week

Land really is the best art. – Andy Warhol

People are frugal guarding their personal property, but as soon as it comes to squandering time they are most wasteful of the one thing in which it is right to be stingy. – Seneca

Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn’t know it so it goes on flying anyway. – Mary Kay Ash

To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash. – Bill Nye

Confidence comes not from always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong. – Peter McIntyre

For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver. – Martin Luther King Jr.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. – Thomas Jefferson

If a woman can change her mind, she can change her life. – Jennifer Allwood

Nature does not hurry yet everything is accomplished. – Lao Tzu

If my answers frighten you, Vincent, then you should cease asking scary questions. – Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), Pulp Fiction

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof. – Richard David Bach

Look after the land and the land will look after you, destroy the land and it will destroy you. – Aboriginal Proverb

Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose the former and have seen no reason to change. – Frank Lloyd Wright

I think it would be great to be born on Earth and to die on Mars. Just not on impact. – Elon Musk

The Earth is what we all have in common. – Wendell Berry

🌱 To Everything There Is a Season…

Enjoy whatever the next two days are to you, and I’ll see you when it’s time for some Fear. Until then, stay safe, stay applauding small achievements, and stay not drinking three double whiskeys when you have a several huge secrets to hide.

Apr22

April 21, 2022 – Laura Says the Perps Are Her Grandsons, Soap Coupling, Samuel’s Secret, Celebration, First Walk, Sharing & Shining

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Chase checks on his phone to make sure the cameras are working, and Finn comes downstairs. He says he shouldn’t be long, but if Elizabeth wakes up before he’s back, have her call him. Chase says, don’t worry. He has everything under control. He gets the feeds from all the cameras on his phone, so he doesn’t even have to get off the couch. Finn says he owes Chase one, but Chase says, no problem. They’re going to find out whoever’s been harassing Elizabeth. That’s a promise.

At the station, Jordan says she heard Rory had a problem with a perp tonight, and he says, yes, ma’am. He filled out all the appropriate paperwork. She says she was referring to that bruise, and indicates his cheekbone. It doesn’t look serious, but he might want to ice it. He says he’s good, and she asks, what happened? He says, a fight broke out at Kelly’s. Spencer Cassadine was the instigator. She says, Spencer? At Kelly’s? Who else was involved?

Cameron and Spencer are in their cells, and Spencer asks if Cameron would mind telling him what the hell he thought he was doing back there. It’s not as though they don’t have plenty of time on their hands. Cameron says, will you shut up. He can’t believe he’s in a jail cell right now. Spencer says, if Cameron hadn’t punched him… and Cameron says, he deserved it. Spencer says, that’s not the point. Cameron assaulted him, and he’s locked up for no reason. Cameron says, no reason? Spencer assaulted an officer. Spencer says, it was an accident. Is that guy even a cop? He’s barely older than they are. Cameron says, he’s not the problem. Why the hell did Spencer say that crap about Trina and Josslyn? Spencer tells Cameron that he had to say something. Cameron and his big mouth were about to ruin everything.

On the phone at The Savoy, Maxie says, no problem. She gets that it was an emergency. She was just hoping there were other doctors capable of saving lives… She tells Austin that she really does understand. Do his thing, and they’ll try for a different night. She hangs up, and says she hopes Britt is having better luck with her date.

At Beradino’s, Britt sits sipping wine. A man tries to take the chair next to her, and she says, it’s taken. He leaves, and she says, that is, if he ever shows up. At another table, Britt sees Drew sitting with a woman we don’t know, but later find out her name is Mia. Drew says, the digital side is going well. That credit goes to his nephew Michael. He really knows his stuff, but the print division, that’s lagging, and that’s on account of him. Mia says, he only recently took control, having returned from an extended absence. He says, that’s one way to put it, and she says, let her ask him a question. Does he want to run a media company, or having survived a life-threatening incident, is there something else he’d rather do?

Marshall meets Epiphany at the Bistro, and she says she just finished her shift. She’s glad he called, but then again, maybe he needed to vent. Did something happen between him and Curtis? He says, something like that. He asked to see her because he wanted to tell her personal; he’s leaving Port Charles.

Curtis asks if everything is to Selena’s liking, and she says, he’s exceeded expectations. The back room is set up just as she asked. He says, their deal was, after the first game, she’d provide him with a certain sealed police record. When can he expect that? She says, the game hasn’t even started yet, and he says, just a reminder, per their agreement, she will run clean games here; no guns, no drugs. She says she doesn’t anticipate any problems, but she’s wise enough to expect the unexpected. And she’s right. She watches Sonny walk in.

Spinelli approaches Maxie, and says, Maxinista. He’s wearing what I suppose you could call clubwear, and turns in a circle. He asks what she thinks, and says, It feels a little like cosplay, but the sales associate assured him it was the right look. She says, it’s fantastic, but just a few adjustments. She removes his fanny pack and puts it on the table, and starts to take off his scarf, but he says, this pulls the whole outfit together. She asks if he means pulls it apart. With all due respect to the salesperson who helped him, who’s the fashion editor here? He says, she is, and she puts the scarf aside. She says, now he’s perfect, and he thanks her. He says, it’s been a while since he’s done this, and she says, done what exactly? He says, sought companionship, and she says, something non-serious, or with the potential for something more? and he says, something romantic of course (🍷), but you can’t buy if you don’t shop. She says, don’t say that to anyone – ever, and he says, noted. What about her? Is this work related or is she out with the girls? She says, no. She was supposed to meet Austin tonight, but he had a hospital emergency, which she totally understands, but she could have used the distraction tonight. He says, why tonight? and she says, after months of wavering, Britt is finally on a date. Britt’s been all mysterious about the guy, so of course (🍷) all Maxie wants to do is go over there and see him.

Britt tells herself, face it. The guy is a no-show. She thinks she’s relieved.

Drew asks what Mia is suggesting. He hand over his half of Aurora to Michael, and go trekking in the Himalayas? She says, it’s his life. How does he want to spend it? In the boardroom or clinging to a mountainside? He says, he’s done the mountainside, and there were moments of incredible exhilaration, but he missed out on a lot of time, time he can’t get back, with his daughter and his family. So he chooses the 9 to 5 boardroom. She says, not surprising, but impressive, and he says, she’s lost him. She says she’s asked hundreds of execs some version of that question. They all choose the boardroom. Then they trip over themselves to convince her that deep down inside, there’s some dangerous man or woman yearning to live on the edge. But in his case, he’s actually been to the edge. He says, not everybody who goes gets to come back. He feels he owes it to them and to himself to embrace the life he has here and make the most of it. Not that running a company is a noble endeavor, but if he does it right, a lot of people have jobs and his family has security. She says, he chooses the boardroom. Next question. Aurora or ELQ?

Chase is looking in the refrigerator, when Aiden comes in. Chase says he thought Aiden was at his grandmother’s, and Aiden says, he biked over. Chase says, it’s kind of late. Does he need something from his room? Aiden says he needs Chase’s help.

Rory tells Jordan, Cameron Webber and Spencer Cassadine were arguing; Trina Robinson and Josslyn Jax were also present. He could tell things were starting to escalate, and when he turned around, Cameron assaulted Spencer, a punch to the face. That’s when he intervened. She says, alone? Where was his partner? He says, still at the Byrne crime scene, and she says, he should have been with Rory. Breaking up a fight by himself is dangerous. He says he had it handled. Webber backed off right away, and Cassadine was on the ground. She says, so that was it? One punch. He says, yeah, and she says, and Spencer still wants to press charges against Cameron? He says, Spencer didn’t say one way or the other. He brought them in on disorderly conduct. She says, both of them? and he says, first there was Webber’s punch to Cassadine, which was an assault, and then Cassadine threw an elbow, which was an assault on a police officer. So he followed procedure and took them both in. Webber was cooperative; Cassadine wasn’t. She says, Spencer Cassadine revisited arrest? and he says, not physically, but he was running his mouth the whole time at the station. Who does that guy think he is? Laura comes in and asks Jordan, where are her grandsons?

Cameron says, Spencer’s strategy of lying to his friends and sitting back while they all go down in flames is just genius. He wouldn’t want that to get screwed up. Spencer says, Cameron couldn’t keep his mouth shut for one day, and Cameron says, in case Spencer hasn’t noticed, Josslyn despises him. She’s on fire against him for being protective of Esme and throwing Trina under the bus. So he couldn’t listen to her tear Spencer down, because Spencer is trying, in his own weird pathetic way, to fix it. Spencer thanks Cameron for defending him, and says, don’t let it happen again. Cameron says, don’t worry; he won’t. He was defending Spencer before Spencer landed him in jail. Spencer says he’s not going to press charges. He’ll tell the cops he instigated the whole thing. Cameron asks if he’s sure about that. Will this whole situation violate his parole? Will being arrested land him back in prison?

Curtis excuses himself, and Selena tells Sonny, this is a surprise. He says, it’s her first night poker game. He wanted to check it out. Just curious. She says she heard about the attempted robbery at Charlie’s. She hopes everyone is all right. He says he took care of it, and she says, of course (🍷), and smiles. Brad comes in, and tells Curtis, someone is requesting a brand of liquor they don’t have in the back room. Curtis says, his bar is stocked with the best, and Selena asks if there’s a problem. Brad says, one of the players beer of choice is Conners Ale, and Curtis says, that cheap stuff? We don’t pour that here. Brad tells him, he says it reminds him of the old neighborhood, and Selena says, then go buy some. Brad leaves, and Selena says, he’ll get better. Curtis says, he hopes so and leaves. Sonny asks Selena if everything’s okay, and she says, fine, but he says he disagrees. He thinks she’s making a big mistake.

Aiden says, it’s a school project, putting a Ouija board on the coffee table. Chase says, about trying to talk to ghosts? It’s way cooler than anything he ever did in school. Aiden says, he did a bunch of research online about Ouija boards. He wanted to test one out, and write down what happens. Like an experiment. Chase asks, why not do this at his grandmother’s place? but Aiden says, her apartment is too new and modern. He figured this place would have more spirits attached because the building’s a lot older. Chase says, so that’s how this works, and Aiden says, yes, but the internet says, unless you’re extra sensitive to the supernatural, you can’t use a Ouija board alone. Since his mom is sleeping, will Chase help him? Chase says, sure, but he has to warn Aiden, he doesn’t think anything is going to happen, but Aiden says he does. He has the feeling someone wants to talk to him.

Selena says she’s cleared this with Sonny; the game is going well. She fails to see how she’s made any mistakes. He says, by bringing her nephew in? No disrespect, but Brad is a lying weasel. She has to be careful who she chooses to represent her. She says she understands his reservations about Bradley, but she assures him, Brad is under her supervision now. He’ll do as she says. Sonny says, is that so? and she says, unquestionably.

Maxie says, Spinelli has to talk her down – go. Spinelli says, Britt wouldn’t appreciate Maxie crashing her date, and Maxie says, he’s right; she wouldn’t. What else has he got? He says, she might feel pressure; she’s still trying to get to know her gentlemen, and Maxie says, she’s meeting him for the first time tonight. Maxie is dying to see what this match looks like. He says, match? and she says, Britt’s been using this matchmaking service, Society Set-Ups, and she was matched with six different guys. She’s meeting her first match tonight, but Spinelli is right. Maxie needs to respect Britt’s privacy. He says, one little peek wouldn’t hurt. She won’t even know we’re there. Maxie says, we? and he says he’ll drive. They go out past TJ, and Maxie tells him, gotta run.

TJ asks Curtis if he’s seen Grandpa Marshall. He thought he might find Marshall here. Curtis says he hasn’t, but Drew called and told him what happened at the gym. TJ says, Curtis had Drew do a background check on Marshall? and Curtis says, he did. TJ says, he’s angry. He tried to talk to Marshall, but he didn’t want to. Curtis says, that’s Marshall’s M.O. Everything’s a secret. It makes covering his lies easier. TJ asks what Marshall is lying about

Epiphany says she thought making amends with Curtis was important to Marshall. Now there’s no hope? He says, he and Curtis are at an impasse, and she says, since when? The last time she looked, they were doing fine. He says he thought so too. It seems Curtis doesn’t want a relationship with him. At least, not on terms Marshall can accept. She asks where he’s going to go, and he says, that’s yet to be determined, but come tomorrow, he’s gone. She tells him, she thought he said getting his family back was the most important thing to him. So why is he going to leave again? He says he regrets that, but the fact of the matter is, he should have stayed gone. Expecting his family to let him back in after all this time is too much to ask. She says, damn right it is.

Drew says, Mia has certainly given him a lot to think about, and she says, then her work is done. He says he’s glad they had the chance to meet face-to-face, and she says, her too. He’s a refreshing departure from her usual client. He says he’ll call her, and set up their next consultation, and she says she looks forward to it. They shake hands, and she leaves. Britt looks at Drew, and he comes over to her table. She asks if he ends all his dates with a handshake. She knows it’s been a while, but he might want to speed up the process. He says, that was a business meeting, and she says, so much for her power of perception. He says, forgive the cliché, but is that seat taken? She says, it is now; please join her. He says he hasn’t seen her in a long time. How is she? She says, fine, and he says, that was a real question. Honestly, how is she? She says, maybe she’s not fine, but for now she’s better. For one thing, she doesn’t have to keep holding that seat. He asks if she’s expecting somebody, and she says, so his associate, Aurora or ELQ? He says, what? and she says, his business meeting. He says, maybe a little of both actually. Mia’s a coach. Britt says, he must take his softball league pretty seriously. He doesn’t have to get ready. He seems like he’s in pretty good shape to her. He says, thanks, but she’s an executive coach, to get the most out of your business. He’s back at Aurora, and he’s kind of stuck. He doesn’t know which direction to take, and Mia had some good ideas. Britt says, good luck. Remember, sometimes it’s best to trust your own instincts. Advice can take you in the wrong direction.

Rory tells Laura that he made the arrest. He didn’t realize the perps were related to the… She says, both perps are her grandsons, and asks where they are. Rory says, they’re in their cells, and she asks, have they been charged? but Jordan says, no. They’re still sorting it out. How did she find out? Laura says she was Spencer’s one phone call. Finn joins them, and says, he was Cameron’s.

Cameron asks how Spencer is supposed to help Trina if he’s back behind bars? Spencer says, they can’t send him back; he’s served his sentence. Cameron asks if part of his sentence isn’t working at Ava’s gallery. How is he going to manage that… Spencer says he’s not going back. No way. It’s a bogus charge. Cameron says, Spencer cracked a uniformed officer in the face, and Spencer says, he’ll sue the PCPD if he has to, for harassment. Cameron says, so that’s his solution? Threats and throwing around money? Thank God Spencer’s not the only one helping Trina. Spencer says, Cameron needs to calm down. They’re going to get out of here, and he’ll go back to making Esme slip up. That’s their best chance of getting Trina exonerated. They just have to stick to the plan. Laura walks in, and says, and what plan is that exactly?

Aiden and Chase sit in the living room, the only light coming from a candle. Aiden tells Chase, you have to place your fingertips lightly on the planchette. He’ll be the leader, that’s the one asking the questions. They put their fingertips on the planchette, and Aiden asks, is there a spirit present? Does anyone have a message for them? Franco? Chase says he doesn’t… and the candle goes out. Chase puts the lights back on, and says, it was probably a breeze, but Aiden says, Chase knows it wasn’t. It was Franco. He’s trying to contact them. Look at everything he’s done so far. The portrait of mom, don’t forget me spray painted on the photos (wasn’t it another painting? continuity, people), mom’s dress, and her wedding ring. Chase says, a lot of unsettling things have happened, but it’s deliberate. Someone wants them to believe it. Aiden says, yes; Franco. The cops can’t find evidence of anyone getting in the house because no one is. It’s Franco’s ghost. Chase says he doesn’t believe in ghosts, but Aiden says, lots of people do. Miss Coe, the cosmetics lady, does. Chase asks why Franco would want to scare his family like this, and Aiden says, he doesn’t mean to. He hasn’t hurt anyone. Not yet. Chase says, nobody’s getting hurt. That’s why he’s here; to protect Aiden’s mom, and find out who’s doing this. That’s why he installed all these cameras around the house. Aiden says, Chase shouldn’t have done that. What if it makes Franco mad?

Spencer says, grandmother, thank God, and Laura asks if they’re both all right. Cameron says, Spencer called their grandma? and Spencer says he didn’t want to wait for his father to get here from Spoon Island. Cameron says he’s sure it has nothing to do with Laura being mayor, and Laura says, Finn is upstairs waiting for Cameron. This officer will walk him up there. The officer lets him out, and Cameron says, sorry about this. Laura says, it’s okay, and Cameron leaves with the officer. Spencer says, what about him? and Laura says she thinks she might leave him there, and he says, why? That guy overreacted. She says she saw the bruise on that officer’s face, and he says, that guy was trying to give him a hard time because he has out for him. She says, that guy is an officer of the law, and he’ll adjust his attitude immediately.   

Sonny says, it looks like Selena has some heavy hitters; he’s impressed. She says she thinks of it as high stakes networking, and he laughs. He says he thinks he’s going to go back and sit down, but she says he doesn’t want to interrupt the game. He says, oh yes he does. They won’t even notice. He leaves, and Brad comes back. He says he’s got the brewskis. Judge Adams is all set. She tells him, never say a player’s name in public. Her associates expect discretion. He says he’s sorry, and she says, this is only his first game, but she expects him to learn quickly. And never ever make the same mistake twice.

Drew says, he takes it Britt has received some less than helpful advice lately, and she says, her mother is pressuring her to use the matchmaking service she signed Britt up for. He says he actually thinks it’s sweet. It’s hard for him to picture Liesl Obrecht having faith in a matchmaker, but he saw on Cassadine Island how much she loves Britt. She probably just wants Britt to be happy. She says, she means well, but some things can’t be forced. He says he’s also felt the pressure from well-meaning loved ones, trying to get him to regain his past life. Reuniting with Scout has been a joy, and family and friends. He’s just having a hard time at Aurora. She says, after all he’s been through, he’s entitled to an adjustment period, but he says, he’s been back a while. He probably should have his act together by now. She says she actually has the opposite problem. She’s really focused on her job. She loves what she does as Co-Chief of Staff at GH, and she doesn’t know if she’s ready for a relationship right now. He says, what if she’s not? It’s okay to be unsure. Life has a way of doing what it wants anyways. You just gotta roll with the punches. She has plenty of time to figure it out. She says, right, and he says he’s sorry if that sounded glib. He didn’t mean to offend her. She says, he didn’t. It’s actually nice to know she’s not the only one struggling. He says, it’s nice to know his struggling brings her comfort, and she says she didn’t mean it like that, but he says he’s just kidding. Maxie and Spinelli come in, and Maxie says, Drew is Britt’s match? Why didn’t Britt tell her? This is amazing! She throws her arms around Britt.

Chase asks if Aiden is mad at him for calling Doc to pick him up, and Aiden says, he could have ridden his bike back to the apartment. Doc will tell his grandma, and she’ll be all worried about him, or worse. Doc will try to talk it out with him. Chase says, it doesn’t hurt to talk. Does Aiden want to talk to his mom? Aiden says, no; don’t wake her up. He doesn’t want them to worry about him. He made a big deal out of nothing. Chase says Aiden doesn’t have to worry. He’ll figure this out, and he’ll stop the scary things from happening.

Maxie says, she’s a little surprised, but she could see it. It could work. Britt says, no. Maxie has it all wrong. Drew isn’t her match; they just ran into each other at the bar. Drew says, she had a date, like tonight? and she says, she got stood up. Remember that matchmaking service she told him about? Her mother signed her up for Society Set-Ups, and she was set up to fail. Her date never showed. Spinelli says, perhaps the gentleman has been delayed, and Britt says, by 30 minutes with no explanation or text? He’s clearly not coming. She didn’t even want to do this in the first place, and now she’s being blown off by some jerk? Spinelli loudly says, that’s not possible.

In the interrogation room, Spencer says, because he basically provoked Cameron, he won’t be pressing charges against him. Jordan says, Cameron is free to go, and Cameron says, what about Spencer? Finn tells him, quit while you’re ahead, let’s go, and they leave. Spencer says, what about me? and Jordan says, it’s up to the arresting officer, looking at Rory.

In the squad room, Finn gets Cameron’s stuff back, and Cameron checks his phone. He sees a text from Josslyn: Are U OK? and texts back: I just got out. Call me. On the desk phone, Finn tells Chase, the charges were dismissed. He’s bringing Cam home to Elizabeth’s. Chase says, just out of curiosity, who was the officer? Finn says, new guy, rookie. Cam’s starving, so they’re going to stop and eat. Does Chase need anything? How’s everything there? Chase says, Aiden was here. Doc just picked him up. Finn asks if Aiden needed to speak to Elizabeth, but Chase says, she was still sleeping. It’s a long story. He’ll fill Finn in when he gets here.

Epiphany says, if Marshall believes the right thing is to cut and run, then he hasn’t learned anything, and he’s definitely not doing his family any favors by sticking around. Is he that man? Because she thought he was different. Maybe he fooled her with his pretty words, and how passionately he played his clarinet. Maybe he put all of his soul into his music, and there was nothing left for the people around in his life. He says, that’s not fair. He loves his family. He only left because he cared about them. She asks if he’s sure, or is it just an excuse he’s making for himself? Because caring from a distance can be a lot easier than sticking around. Now he has a choice. He can disappear or stick it out. Talk to Curtis; fight for that family he says he loves.

Curtis watches as Selena tells one of the players, she has many associates who could have supervised the game, but she chose him because it’s an expression of respect. TJ asks Curtis if everything is all right, and Curtis says, it’s just a busy night. TJ says, it’s a good thing Grandpa Marshall didn’t come here and confront Curtis, and Curtis says he would have confronted Marshall right back for what he’s hiding. He’s not exactly sure what that is or what Marshall’s lying about, but he has the feeling they’ll know soon enough. Sonny comes out, and says, it’s good to see TJ. TJ says, they let him take a break from the hospital every now and then. It’s good to see Sonny too. How’s Avery’s arm? Sonny says, everything is good, thanks to TJ, and tells Curtis, TJ is great. He asks if he can have a second with TJ’s uncle, and TJ says he’ll be at the bar. Sonny says, it looks like Curtis found a way to access the information he wanted, and Curtis asks, what makes him say that? Sonny says, back room poker’s not Curtis’s style, and Curtis says, it’s just business.

Maxie asks if Spinelli is okay, and he says, he just meant to say, no man in his right mind would stand up someone as accomplished and fair of face as Britt. Britt says, thanks? She probably dodged a bullet. Matchmaking is such a desperate and fickle endeavor. How can anyone decide which people click? Spinelli says he prays she doesn’t give up hope. The theory behind matchmaking is sound. Matching based on common interests, meticulous analysis; it provides a solid foundation. Maxie says, look at the  time. They need to go. Spinelli says, they do? and Maxie says, yes. She’s sorry Britt’s date stood her up. He doesn’t know what he’s missing. Britt thanks her, and Maxie says, don’t forget, she matched with five other guys. Drew tells Spinelli that he’s looking sharp, and Spinelli thanks him, and says, his attire is more suited to The Savoy, but because of Maxie’s curiosity and Britt’s date, he had to retire from there prematurely. Drew says, still, looking good, and Spinelli says, since his life has taken an unexpected turn, he’s trying something new. Drew says he knows the feeling.

Spencer says, Rory’s got to agree it was an accident. Spencer didn’t mean to hit him. Rory walked into it. Laura coughs, and Spencer says, but he should have followed Rory’s instructions, he was disrespectful, and he’s sorry. Jordan tells Rory, his call, and Rory says he’s going to let Spencer off with a warning. Jordan and Laura thank him, and he leaves. Spencer asks if Jordan has to report this. Could he go back to prison? He hasn’t done his restitution hours yet. She says, he’s not on parole, so no, there are no consequences. Laura says, but if he had been charged, any judge would take into consideration how quickly he got back into trouble, and add to his sentence. Jordan says, he got lucky, and she hopes he appreciates that. Now he’s free to go.

Chase is sleeping on the couch, and hears something. He calls to Elizabeth, and looks at his phone. He runs out of the room.

Selena tells Brad not to let the beer get warm, and Brad takes it in the back. Sonny says he’s leaving. Good job tonight. She nods, and he leaves. Curtis says, Miss Wu, and she says, please. Selena. They’re partners now in this endeavor. He says, about that. The game’s begun. She promised him Marshall Ashford’s sealed record. He’s waiting. She says, he’ll get it tomorrow, first thing, and goes in the back.

Marshall says, he knows it looks like he’s pulling another disappearing act, and takes Epiphany’s hand. He says he knows he’s probably letting her down too. She says, he’s letting himself down. This is about the man he says he hopes to be for his family. He has so much to give. He says, he wanted to be that man. He wanted to be the man she sees in him. She says, then stay, and he says, she’s making it harder to go. She says, good, because they both know things get harder before they get better. From the way she sees things, everything’s been better between him and Curtis. They just need to ride out this rough patch, and give it some time. Does he really need to leave tomorrow?

Maxie practically runs out of Beradino’s, Spinelli following. He asks, why the hasty exit? Does she think Britt and Drew want to be alone? She says, what was up with him in there? Why was he so interested in Britt’s epic fail of a match up? He says he just couldn’t understand what kind of cad would leave her hanging, and she says, oooh. Is Spinelli interested in Britt? He says, no, and she says, is he thinking of joining Society Set-Ups himself?

Drew says, they deserve another, and Britt hesitates a moment, saying, Spinelli means well… but then says, they do. Drew toasts to an uncertain future, and all it may bring, and they clink glasses.

Laura thanks Jordan for her help and discretion, and Jordan says, this was easy; much ado about nothing. She leaves, and Spencer says, see? Jordan gets it, and Laura says, she’s Commissioner Ashford to him. She hopes he heard her say how lucky he was today, because it could have played out very differently. He says, to continue in the Shakespearean vein, all’s well that ends well. She asks if he thinks this is funny, because she can assure him it isn’t. What is he doing with his life? Is he trying to get sent back to prison? He says, of course (🍷) not, and she says, then act like a responsible adult. Cameron’s not a violent guy, but he’s learned the hard way that his actions have consequences. What did Spencer do to provoke him? He says, it’s over. He and Cameron straightened it out. They’re good. She tells him, never try to dismiss her again. And when an officer of the law tells you to do something, you do it.

On their way into the house, Cameron thanks Finn for getting him, and not telling his mom. He’s just glad she’s getting a decent night’s sleep. Finn says, Cameron’s going to have to tell her, and they go inside. Chase is lying on the floor, unconscious, and they run to him. Finn checks his pulse, and says, Chase.  

Tomorrow, Trina asks Marshall if he’s leaving for good; Ned toasts to Leo; Carly tells Sam, Harmony knows more about the Nina situation than she’s letting on; and Harmony tells Alexis, absolutely not.

💏 Behind the Coach…

This is so cool. I actually thought she was very good, and I liked her look.

Cameron Mathison’s Wife, Vanessa, Cast on GENERAL HOSPITAL!

🎬 Moonlighting…

Felix’s side hustle. Although now that he’s joined the Lifetime side, Felix may turn into the side hustle.

Watch GH’s Marc Anthony Samuel in ‘Sister With a Secret!’

🌷 Hippity-Hoppity…

Easter celebrations in the soap world.

See How Your Favorite Soap Stars Celebrated Easter!

👠 Made For Walkin’…

Puffy!

https://pagesix.com/2022/04/15/lisa-vanderpump-wears-heels-for-first-time-since-horse-accident/

🥕 More Easter Antics…

This is just precious. I wish they’d adopt me.

https://pagesix.com/2022/04/17/david-beckham-shares-a-carrot-with-familys-bunny-for-easter/

🎏 Drawing the Drape…

Calling it an early night, but come back tomorrow for soap, some tea, sage sayings, and a song. Until then, stay safe, stay going the extra mile, and stay remembering things get harder before they get better, so don’t cut and run.

Apr21

April 20, 2022 – Sonny Sends a Message, Andy Hopes Noella Brought Receipts & Two

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Alexis asks how much Harmony has had to drink, and Harmony says, not nearly enough. Come on. Live a little. One drink’s not going to kill you. Alexis flashes back to seeing Brendon floating in the water, and the bartender puts a whiskey in front of her. Harmony says, she knows what it’s like when you want to forget your troubles. Alexis looks at the glass, then at Harmony.

Josslyn tells Cameron, they don’t know what Spencer’s actually up to? What does that mean? Cameron says he’s worried about Spencer, and Josslyn asks if he hears himself. Spencer has to know deep down in his heart that Esme is guilty of recording and posting that video. He’s convinced himself to blame Trina. Why? Because Spencer is too weak and shallow to stand up against his girlfriend, and now Cameron is defending him? Trina says, Joss, stop, it’s okay, but Josslyn says, it’s not okay. Spencer walks in, and Josslyn says, if Cameron doesn’t call Spencer out, it’s as good as siding with him. Cameron says she would too if she knew what he knows, and she says, what is that? Spencer says, Cameron, stop. That’s enough.

Esme walks into the living room as Nikolas is downing a drink, and asks if Ava is working late at the gallery again. He says, Ava doesn’t share her schedule with him, and she says she can cut a cigar and light it for him; one of the many skills she learned overseas. He says, no, and pours another drink. She says she knows he and Ava disagree about her staying here, but it will all be resolved once they renew their wedding vows. He says, Ava called off the ceremony; they won’t be renewing their vows.

Ava joins Nina at Beradino’s and says, Nina started without her. Is she really that late? Nina says she’s early, and thanks Ava for meeting her at such short notice. She promises not to take up too much of Ava’s time. Is the launch from Spoon Island waiting for her? Ava says, Spoon Island can wait. So what’s this big news Nina texted her about? Nina says she didn’t want Ava to hear it from someone else, in case it blows back and affects Avery. Ava says, what about Avery? and Nina says, Scotty filed the paperwork. She’s going to petition the court to get visitation with Wiley. Michael and Willow be damned; Carly too. Carly most of all. Ava assumes Sonny knows about this. What does he think of it? Sonny walks in on the phone saying, how long ago?… Where are they now?… Okay, then he knows what to do. Let him know when it’s sent. Laura walks up to him and asks if everything is okay, and he says, everything’s good. And if it’s not, it will be. He smiles at Nina.

Alexis pushes the drink away, and asks the bartender to please close out her friend’s tab and put it on her account. Harmony says, no. Alexis has been way too kind to her; better than she deserves. Alexis says, if they both got what they deserved, they’d both be back in Pentenville. Harmony vehemently tells her, don’t say that. She doesn’t even want to think about that place. Alexis asks, what’s wrong with her? Whatever is going on, it can’t be that terrible. Harmony flashes back to Brendon threatening her, and her pushing him off he cliff.

Harmony gets off the barstool, and says she needs a cab. Alexis says she’ll drive Harmony home, but Harmony says she can’t. Carly comes over and asks if everything’s okay, and Alexis says, Harmony’s been overserved. Carly says she’ll speak to the bartender. In the meantime, she’ll get Harmony a room so she can sleep it off. Harmony thanks her, but says, no. She doesn’t accept charity. Carly says, then she’ll call Willow and see if she can help, but Harmony says, no. Please don’t call her daughter. Sam asks Alexis, what’s going on? and Alexis says she has no idea. It’s been a day from hell. Sam asks, what happened?

Cameron says, Spencer is right. Enough is enough. If Spencer won’t tell them, he will. Josslyn says, tell them what? and Trina says she can’t do this. She’s out of here. Josslyn says she’s with Trina, but Cameron says, they have to hear this. Trina says, what? That Spencer thinks she’s guilty and Cameron has his back? Cameron says, no… He does, but there’s limits. He can explain. Spencer says he can speak for himself. Cameron is right. There’s something they should know, and he can’t keep it from them anymore.

Esme says, Ava called off the wedding vow renewal? She’s so sorry. Nikolas says, to be fair, she only postponed it… indefinitely. Esme says, it’s me, isn’t it? Ava doesn’t want her here. She’s going to go. Nikolas says, even if Esme goes, things changed, and he’s not sure how they recapture the spirit that led them to want to renew the vows in the first place. Esme says, they’ll find that magic again. When two people love each other the way he and Ava do… He says, that’s not the problem; it never was. It’s a matter of trust. She says she knows what he means, and he asks if she and Spencer are still having trust issues. She says, at least Spence doesn’t believe the awful things Ava and Sonny do about her, and he says, that she’s responsible for that video with Cameron and Josslyn. She says, they refuse to believe Trina’s responsible, even though all the evidence points to her; that she had motive and was in the cabin when Esme was long gone. It’s easier to blame her. Nikolas says, it’s not only Ava and Sonny who believe it, and she asks if he’s changed his mind about her. He says, Commissioner Ashford was here and asking questions about her.

Laura and Sonny sit down, and Ava asks what side Sonny is going to be on when Nina petitions for the right to see her grandson. Nina flashes back to Sonny saying, if he doesn’t take a side, it’s going to seem like he’s taking her side, and her telling him that if he has to take Michael’s side, she’ll understand. She says she told Sonny that she didn’t expect him to take her side, and Ava says, that’s noble, but with Scotty as her lawyer… Nina says, he’s not going to put Sonny on the stand, because if he does, she’ll fire him. Ava says, Nina feels very strongly about protecting Sonny. The waiter gives Laura and Sonny menus, and Nina asks Ava, what’s a girl to do? He keeps coming to her rescue. Ava says, sounds like a real hero, and Nina says, he is.

Sonny asks what Laura is going to have, and she says, information… from him. Tell her about the robbery at Charlie’s. He says, just a couple of thugs. Brando did all the heavy lifting. He was just making sure Nina didn’t get hurt. She says, all in a day’s work, and he says, nobody’s going to be messing with anybody anymore, especially those guys. She says she wishes she could say the same about whoever killed Luke. The WSB arrested Jennifer Smith. He says, she didn’t seem too threatening when she showed up after Luke’s memorial, and Laura says, she remembers he couldn’t get Jennifer on a plane fast enough. He says, she was always hung up on Luke, but being hung up on Luke and killing him is a big jump. Laura says, there’s more. She was caught red-handed with the Ice Princess. He says, case closed; that’s it. She looks at him, and he says, or not.

Harmony begs Carly not to call her daughter, and Carly tells her to calm down. Harmony says she’s calm; she just can’t find her keys. Sam asks Alexis if something happened, and Alexis says they’ll talk later. She has to take Harmony home. Carly tells Alexis not to worry about Harmony’s car; she’ll have it brought to Alexis’s house. Carly puts Harmony’s keys behind the bar for safe keeping, and Harmony says, her bag, grabbing Brendon’s bag. She tells Carly that she guesses she’s not getting the job, and Alexis says, let’s go. She leads Harmony out, and Carly asks if Sam is okay with that. Sam says, hell no, she’s not.

Alexis opens the door, and Harmony goes in, flashing back to injecting Neil. Alexis says she’ll take Harmony’s bag, but Harmony says she’s got it. Alexis says she’ll make some coffee, and tells Harmony to lie down. Harmony says, please don’t make her leave, and Alexis asks, what’s going on? Is Harmony sick? Harmony says she’s terrified, and Alexis says, of what? Harmony says, not what, who, and Alexis asks who she’s terrified of. Harmony says, herself.

Trina tells Spencer, okay, Mr. Two-Faced, what does he think she should know? and Cameron says, go on, tell her. Josslyn says, tell her what? when Rory walks in. Trina asks if Rory is following her. He keeps showing up to Kelly’s every time she’s there. He says he’s just getting decent coffee for him and the squad; it’s been a long day. He asks if she’s okay, and Josslyn says, they’re all friends here… Well, some of them are friends. Rory looks at Spencer, and says, good to know. He goes to the counter, and Trina tells Spencer, he was saying? Cameron tells him, don’t stop now, and Spencer says, it’s about Josslyn.   

Esme asks what Jordan wanted to know, and Nikolas says she wanted to talk to Esme and Spencer. The staff informed her that Esme wouldn’t be speaking to her without an attorney present. Esme says she doubts the staff came up with that on their own, and Nikolas says he told them what to say, and to send the Commissioner on her way, as politely as possible. She thanks him for protecting her… them. She’s sure the Commissioner would love to make her the scapegoat. He says, from what the staff told him, the Commissioner wasn’t accusing her of anything, and she says, not openly, but she’s sure the Commissioner would rather build a case against her than Trina. Spencer was just starting to believe in her again, and if the Commissioner turns him against her, and convinces Nikolas too… He says, that’s not going to happen, and she takes his hand, brings it to her cheek, and thanks him.  

Ava says, those punks wouldn’t have tried to rob Charlie’s when her brother owned it, and Nina asks if she’s implying they’re not afraid of Sonny. Ava tells her, she’s just saying, if they know Sonny’s time in Nixon Falls changed him, who’s to say word didn’t get out. Nina says, he’s Sonny Corinthos. Ava should have seen how he and Brando took those thieves down. Even with guns, those punks didn’t stand a chance. Ava says, and here she thought Nina fell in love with Mike the bartender, not Sonny the mobster. She guesses they’re not so different. Nina asks what she means, and Ava says, she couldn’t resist a bad boy.

Laura says, the WSB took Jennifer into custody, so as far as they’re concerned, the matter is closed. Sonny asks if she thinks there’s more, and she says, the Ice Princess doesn’t just connect to Luke’s death; it brings the Cassadines into it. He says, Victor, and she says, he’s made no secret that he has a plan in the works. Sonny says, anything he can do? and she says, his friend Brick, that guy has his finger in more pies than she can count. If he hears anything… He says, she’ll be the first to know, and she says, will she know? She was the last to know her grandson was moving back to Windymere with his girlfriend, and it was all because of Sonny.

Sam says, Harmony Miller was, and still is, trouble, and Carly says, Alexis doesn’t seem bothered by it. Sam says, her mother has made it clear that her friendship with Harmony is her business, and flashes back to Alexis telling her that Harmony was her only friend in prison, and how, on New Year’s Eve, Harmony stopped her from drinking. Things would have gone a lot differently if not for Harmony, and Alexis has Harmony to thank for that. Sam says she had no choice but to back off just, and Carly says, Harmony is Willow’s mom, so she’s inclined to give her the benefit of the doubt, but getting so drunk at the bar she could barely stand can’t be good for Alexis. She’s going to stop because she has no right to give Sam advice. Sam says she’s not shutting Carly down, and Carly says, that’s because Sam’s being polite, which is totally unnecessary because Carly asked Sam to use her relationship with Dante to see if the PCPD had anything on Trina. Sam says, they’ve been over that, and Sam didn’t do anything she didn’t want to do. She made the decision to go into Dante’s emails and look up forensics information. Carly says she badgered Sam about Trina being innocent and Esme being guilty, which is true, but she put Sam on the spot, and hopes Dante forgave her. Sam says, they still have a lot of work to do on that front, and Carly says she’s sorry. But after Sam saw the forensic email, was there anything that could help Trina?

Cameron says, they’re not talking about Josslyn here, and Spencer says, he is. He wanted to believe Trina’s story, but honestly, he was just trying to please Josslyn because he knows she and Trina are good friends. Josslyn says, they’re best friends. Not that Spencer would have any idea what that means. Friendship is just a word to him. Actually, it’s a commodity; something he buys, like he buys everything else. It’s no surprise he can’t wrap his head around the fact that she believes Trina because she actually knows her. Spencer says, that’s Josslyn. Always ready to fight, do what it takes to win. Cameron asks where Spencer is going with this, and Spencer says, why try to throw all the blame on Esme? When they left the cabin, the three of them were all alone. Did they get Trina to film them getting it on? What if this is just Josslyn’s way of framing Esme? Josslyn says, oh my God, and Trina asks if he’s crazy. Cameron says, son of a bitch, and punches Spencer, knocking him to the floor.  

Nina says she’s kissed a lot of handsome frogs, but never found her prince, and Ava says, she has an actual prince, but she’s starting to prefer the croakers on Spoon Island. Nina says, uh-oh, what did Nikolas do now? and Ava says, plenty. She’s furious, but to be fair, she’s not completely blameless in this situation, and neither is Nina’s heartthrob over there. Nina asks what Sonny did, and Ava says she’s surprised he didn’t tell Nina. After Trina was wrongfully arrested for being responsible for this revenge porn video, she urged Sonny to have a private chat with Esme. Nina says, he’d never hurt a teenager, and Ava says, no, but he’s certainly an expert in the art of intimidation. He can terrify someone without raising his voice, and she was hoping he could get Esme to confess, but he didn’t get a chance. Nikolas figured out what was going on, and came to Esme’s rescue, and Esme loved that. She played the poor innocent waif in need of protection, and the next thing you know, Nikolas invited Esme and Spencer to stay with them without even asking her first. Nina’s phone rings, and she asks Ava to hold that thought. She says, hey Phyllis. Has she recovered from last night?… What?… Oh no…   

Sonny says he and Spencer’s girlfriend had a little chat, and Laura asks, how little? He says, she has to understand something. After what Esme did with that tape of Cameron and Joss, that cannot go unchallenged. She says she’s not saying it shouldn’t, but this is where they part ways because she does trust the justice system. He says, even after Trina was arrested and might go to prison, while Esme is being protected by Nikolas on Spoon Island? She says, first of all, who said Trina was going to prison? She’s going to get a trial to prove her innocence. He says, and Esme can make that difficult for her, and she says, if anything happens to Esme now, he’ll be suspect number one, and she’ll have Robert prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law. He promises, even if Esme is found guilty, he won’t touch a hair on her head, and Nina approaches the table. She says, sorry to interrupt, but she just heard from Phyllis. Those men who robbed Charlie’s are back on the street.

Sam tells Carly, Dante arrived before she could see the details, but the email said there’s more evidence tying Trina to the crime. Carly says, this is bad. Diane said, the ADA prosecuting the case is tough, and has a strong conviction record. Even though she knows Esme framed Trina, and planted every shred of evidence, the ADA doesn’t know that, and she’s going to use that evidence to send the wrong person to jail. Sam says, sometimes the law doesn’t have much to do with justice, and Carly says, look no further than Nina’s right to petition the court for visitation with Wiley. Sam says, just because she can petition, doesn’t mean she can win, but Carly says she doesn’t know about that. Nina has a great way of convincing people she’s a misunderstood saint. Did she tell Sam that Sonny cut back on his drinking, which is great for his health and relationship with Donna and Avery, but guess who convinced him? Sam laughs, and Carly says, what? Sam says she’s just listening to Carly vent. Does she feel better? Carly says she told Sam she was making clean a break, and Sam says, nice try. They both know, It’s never clean.

Sitting with Brendon’s bag clutched to her chest, Harmony tells Alexis, every choice she makes is the wrong one. She went to Something-or-Other Point. It’s a good place to think. It’s quiet, away from everyone; it looks peaceful, but looks can be deceiving. It didn’t help. It made things worse, so she went for a drink. Alexis says she hasn’t seen Harmony like this seen before. What happened? Harmony cries, and says, the one thing she had to cling to was Willow, and Alexis asks if she told Willow that she’s not her biological child. Is that what this is? Harmony says, no, not yet, but she will… because she’s bound to find out. Alexis says she won’t find out from her; she’ll find out from Harmony. Did Harmony decide to tell her? Harmony says, no, not yet, and Alexis says she has no idea what’s going on, but it can’t be as bad as what she just saw. Harmony asks, what happened to Alexis tonight? Alexis asks if Harmony remembers the guy in her office, Brendon Byrne, Neil’s brother? Harmony says, what about him? and Alexis says, he’s dead. She found him face down in the harbor. Harmony asks where it was, and Alexis says, she was at the pier, waiting for the launch, and she saw the body floating in the water. She called the police, and they fished him out. Harmony asks if Alexis is sure it’s the man she met in her office, and Alexis says she’s sure. The guy even tried to wrest money from her guilty conscience. Harmony says, Alexis has nothing to be guilty for, and Alexis says, she knows that. Jordan didn’t know that. She was filled with questions, looking for a motive. Harmony stands up and says, Alexis didn’t kill him. If the police think that, she’ll… Alexis says, she’ll what? and Harmony says she’s sorry. Alexis had a terrible night, and it’s all her fault. Alexis says, Brendon’s death isn’t Harmony’s fault. She didn’t murder him. By the way, they think it’s suicide.

Carly says she’s grateful for Sam’s friendship, and Sam says she’s grateful for Carly’s friendship too. She asks if Carly is ready for a return trip to the hatchet throwing gallery. She could use it to let some frustrations out. Carly says, like Harmony? and Sam says, and Esme. Carly says, it’s a deal, and Sam asks if they can drop Harmony’s car off at her mom’s on the way. Carly says, that way, Sam can check on her mom, but Sam says, her mom insists she doesn’t need her help, and they leave.

Laura tells Sonny, Jordan confirmed it. The gunmen made bail. She asks if she and Sonny are done here, and Sonny says, yeah. He’ll take care of  the bill. It was great talking with her. She says, thanks. She’ll catch up with Ava. She leaves, and Nina sits down. She says, Sonny knew about this, didn’t he? and he says, he has his sources. Their lawyer showed up at the arraignment, and notified the judge bail had been paid. She asks, by whom? and he says, someone with deep pockets. She says, a friend of his? and he says, he told her there are punks who will try take advantage of him now that Jason’s gone. She says, in other words, don’t ask too many questions, and he says, it’s better off in the long run. She says, she doesn’t know what it was like with him and Carly, but he doesn’t need to protect her. She knows him, and also knows Mike. It doesn’t have to be either or, because they’re both him.

Ava asks what the what chances are those two can actually pull it off, and Laura says she thinks if Ava and Nikolas can make a go of it, anything is possible. Ava says she didn’t pick a very good example, and Laura says she knows there’s tension at home. Ava says, it’s not a home; it’s a boarding house. Everyone has their own room. Nikolas has his, she has hers, Spencer has his, and that French devil has hers. Laura says, at least she’s not pregnant. That’s something they have to be grateful for. Ava nods, and Laura says, and when they renew their vows… Ava says, that’s not going to happen.

Esme says, Nikolas’s son is still a child in many ways. His emotions swing back and forth like a pendulum. Nikolas is so much more mature and experienced than Spence (let’s hope so, since he’s Spence’s father), if Commissioner Ashford had him thinking the worst of her, she couldn’t bear it. He says, she’s right. In many ways, his son is still very naïve, but he’s not. He knows what she’s capable of, and hasn’t forgotten she helped Spencer terrorize Ava. She says she can explain, but he says he doesn’t need an explanation. She’s not the only one driven by demons, that force them to do desperate things. She says, they’re alike in that way, and he says, his mother’s not sure he’ll ever outgrow that part of himself, but she still has time to get it right. He knows the difference between a lonely heart and a wicked one. She says, which one is she?

Josslyn asks Cameron, what’s wrong with him? and Cameron says, Spencer doesn’t get to talk to her that way. Trina helps Spencer up, and asks if he’s okay. He says, some things are worth it, and Rory comes over. He says, he saw the whole thing, and Cameron says, then he heard what Spencer said. Rory says, Cameron is under arrest, and cuffs him. Cameron glares at Spencer. I’m not sure if it works like that, but okay.

Harmony says, they think that Brendon guy committed suicide? and Alexis says, they’re still investigating, but they think it’s likely. He wasn’t murdered for his money; he was desperate and in debt. Who’d want him dead? Harmony says, she’s going to get out of here. She needs to do something. Alexis says, she’s not going anywhere, when there’s a knock at the door. Harmony says, what if it’s the police? but Alexis says, it’s not the police. She already talked to Jordan. She answers the door to Sam, who comes in with Carly. Sam says, Carly is just dropping off Harmony’s car keys, and Carly puts them on the desk, telling Harmony, don’t go anywhere. Alexis says she’ll keep an eye on Harmony, and Harmony thanks them all, then almost keels over, Carly catching her.

Trina says, Rory can’t arrest Cam, and Josslyn says, he was provoked. Spencer was pretty much asking to get punched. Trina says, he was just standing up for them, and Cameron says, he’d do it again in a heartbeat. Josslyn tells him, stop talking, and Rory goes over to Spencer. Rory says, he’s Spencer Cassadine. He just did 30 days in Spring Ridge. Spencer tells Rory to take Cameron’s cuffs off, and they’ll work this out outside. Rory says he can’t do that, and Spencer says, why doesn’t Rory cut him a break, and whacks Rory across the face. Spencer says he’s sorry; it was an accident. Rory says he’s arresting Spencer too, and cuffs him.

Nikolas tells Esme, Ava is devoted to Trina. She’s convinced Trina’s innocent. Esme says, if you ask Ava, she’s guilty of every crime after Cain killed Abel. She’s accepted there’s nothing she can do to change that, but what does he think? He says, Ava and Sonny are in no position to judge her or anyone else. She says, so he’s on her side, but he shouldn’t be. Ava will forgive him if he sends her on the launch back to Kelly’s. He says, but he won’t forgive himself if he puts her back in Sonny’s sights. She says, that means so much to her, but it comes at a price. He and Ava should be saying those beautiful words to each other, and this house should be full of life and love. Right now, it’s like four islands in a large ocean. If he and Ava can’t or won’t do something about it, she will.  

Laura tells Ava not to let her pride get in the way, and Ava says, Scotty told her that she was playing into Esme’s hands. And Spencer’s. Laura says, that’s very wise of him, and Ava says, her biggest problem isn’t with Esme or Spencer; it’s with Nikolas. Laura says, he is a very proud man, and Ava says, it’s not pride that brought Esme into their home. It was selfishness and arrogance. Laura says, that blind selfishness is a Cassadine trait. She’s struggled with it for years, trying to protect Nikolas from his own DNA. Now with Uncle Victor back and making mischief, it’s gotten worse. She hopes to God it doesn’t go on much longer. Ava says, if they get rid of Victor, he can take Esme with him.

Sonny says, Nina is a contradiction herself. She fights tooth and nail to see Wiley, then she’s kind enough to keep Scotty from forcing him on the stand. That way he’s not forced to choose between her and Wiley. She thanks him for the compliment, but she knows he’s trying to change the subject. These two thugs were confident enough to hold them up at gunpoint. What makes him think they won’t come after them again? Sonny’s phone dings, and he says, he’s got to go, pats her hand, and leaves.  

On the phone, Josslyn says, let Diane know to call her when her meeting is finished. It’s about Cameron Webber. He really needs her help. Outside, Trina begs Rory to let Cameron off with a warning. Remember that guy who gave her the soft drink? Be that guy for her friend. Spencer says, what about him? and Trina says, as much as she despises Spencer right now, he didn’t mean to hit Rory; it was an accident. Rory says, the Commissioner was clear. If he looks away after a crime has been committed, it’s a breach of procedure, a failure of his duty as a cop. He witnessed an assault, and has to act on that. And Mr. Cassadine hit him, and hitting a police officer is very illegal. Let’s move.

Nikolas tells Esme, no more talk about leaving. Not as long as she’s on Sonny’s radar. She says, all right. Since he insists, she won’t run out on him… and Spencer of course (🍷).

Laura tells Ava, let her worry about Victor. It’s much more important that Ava not give up on Nikolas. Ava says, even if he doesn’t trust her with decisions that concern them both? and Laura says, she’s strong enough stand up anything that threatens her marriage. Go home and tell Nikolas that he needs to trust her. Then insist he show her that she can trust him. At the other table, Nina looks at her phone, and then the door.

Sonny meets Frank at an undisclosed location. Frank opens the trunk of a car, revealing a guy tied up with his mouth duct taped shut. Sonny looks in and says, how you doing? Don’t worry. You’ll be joining your friend real soon. Sonny laughs, and Frank shuts the trunk.

Carly asks if Harmony is okay, and Harmony says, sorry. She just only has an occasional glass of wine, and that whiskey went straight to her head. Sam says she’ll make some coffee, and Alexis says she’ll get cream and sugar. Carly suggests they get water too, on the way to the kitchen, Alexis says, thank you. Sam says, for what, and Alexis says, for not saying I told you so. Sam says what she thinks about Harmony doesn’t matter. She’s Alexis’s friend, and she stands by her friends.  Carly asks if Harmony wants to get some air, and Harmony says, so Carly can tell her in private what a miserable drunk she is? but Carly says, no, because she thinks it will make Harmony feel better. Wiley’s family has to stick together. Harmony asks why Carly is being so nice to her, and Carly says, because Willow’s her family. Harmony sits, and says, she wishes Willow was hers.

Sonny comes back to Beradino’s, and tells Nina, sorry he took so long. She asks if he’s okay, and he says, just a few loose ends that needed to be tied up. She says, as long as he’s all right. She should be going home. She and Scotty have a strategy meeting in the morning. He says he’ll walk her out, and she says she doesn’t want to sound like a broken record, but how does he know the two guys who hit Charlie’s won’t be hitting them again? He says, trust him. They got the message.

Tomorrow, TJ asks Curtis what Marshall is lying about; Spencer tells Cameron to stick to the plan; Drew says, not everybody who goes in gets to come back; and Sonny thinks someone is making a big mistake.

The Real Housewives of Orange County – Reunion Part 1

Andy mentions that it’s Season 16, and I think, oh my God. I’ve been watching this trash for this long? He says, proving the show that started it all is still worth the squeeze, which is debatable. He says, it’s amazing having Heather back. It’s been five seasons since they sat together, and she says, it’s the ten year anniversary of when she first started. He tells her that she looks the same. Of course she does. She’s married to a plastic surgeon. He tells Gina that she looks fantastic, and gives props to her hair. He congratulates Emily on her 13th wedding anniversary, and asks how the future looks. Emily thinks it’s going to be great, and she and Shane are in a great place. Somebody get that lawyer a thesaurus. Andy asks if Shannon’s dealer, Heather, has given her a microdose, but Shannon says, no. He says everyone was surprised that Jen put her put house on the market, and Jen says she’s trying to move to Laguna Beach, where she grew up. Andy asks if Ryne is moving with her, but she says, time will tell, making it clear she’s not joking. My only question. Who gets Mr. Puppers? And if it’s Ryne (which it really should be), can he still be on the show? Andy asks how Noella is feeling about her first reunion, and Noella says, overwhelmed and underprepared. He says he hopes she brought a stack of receipts and not a stack of vaginas. He tells us, they’re surrounded by icons of Orange County, including the original gates from the opening.

Andy says, after a long hiatus from the show, where she was perhaps lost in her house, Heather is making a triumphant return. We see a bunch of clips of everything Heather, and Andy reads that Kelly from Florida thought she was an ice queen, but seeing Heather with her kids warmed her heart. She asks how Heather felt about two of her kids coming out, and Heather thought it was all amazing. Andy says he thought it was a valuable lesson for parents. When he came out, it was a different time, and his mom grieved the loss of the life she’d wanted for him, thinking he would never have kids. He asks if Heather had to recalibrate her expectations, but Heather says, no. Some straight people can’t have kids. Andy says, Heather and Terry seem to have worked out their issues, and she says they worked on it. She adds, a lot of their bad times had been captured on the show, and we flash back to that, including Terry saying he’d used the D-word. She says, they’ve navigated through the years to avoid the reality show curse. Andy then goes to the flip side of the coin, saying, everything Noella knew about her marriage turned south, and we flash back to that. He asks how Noella and James met, and she says, online at a naughty (her word) site called Seeking Arrangements. Andy says he thought that was typically for sugar daddies, and Noella says, attractive girls and wealthy men are the standard. He asks how long they were together, and she says, five years; one where they were legally married. They’d had a ceremony when he was still married for the kids, but it wasn’t legal. Emily says, if Noella is being 100% honest, her ex maintains she was filing for separation. He filed for divorce in Puerto Rico because it was a race for jurisdiction. Noella insists that’s a lie, and Andy says he claims part of the problem was her being on the show. She says he wanted her to be on the show, and if he’d told her that he was no longer comfortable with it, she would have chosen her family. No one believes it.

Emily says she thinks when the tax speculation stuff came out, it was embarrassing for James, and he didn’t want anything to do with the show. He pulled back, and she said, screw you, because she wanted to be famous. Then she was going to file for separation because she wanted be on the show. Shannon says, it’s hard when multiple people are telling you what you’re thinking and your intentions are. Emily reiterates that she said she was speculating, and it’s not crazy as an attorney to look at things from a legal standpoint. Noella insists she was very committed to her man and her marriage, and Andy asks when she saw James last. She says two days after she did Watch What Happens Live. His attorneys said he was going to be in Orange County and he wanted to see his son. Emily says, his attorneys released a statement that they’d moved to Puerto Rico, and became citizens there. Shannon asks why that’s so outrageous, but Emily says, it’s not outrageous. They established residence in Puerto Rico; there was an Instagram post about it. That’s why he filed there, so he could get jurisdiction issued. Noella is adamant that their residence is in California, and bored with this, Andy asks what their official status is. Noella says, they’re divorced, and now California will decide custody, but yay, she can get married. Andy says he heard she was dating someone, and heard he bought Noella a company. We see a picture of a handsome, heavily tattooed guy in his 30s that looks like a better match for her than anyone calling themselves Sweet Baby James, and she laughs. She says, it’s called Toy Marketplace. It’s some kind of sex toy business, and she’s excited about it. It was a Christmas present. Her new guy considers anything outside of them as a couple cheating, so her stack of vaginas is retired. We flash back to that, and Emily asks if it was just a photo or did James have sex with them? Noella says, they were for her to have sex with, and Heather looks disgusted, but it sounds like Noella never followed through. Andy asks if anyone has met the new boyfriend, and Noella says he’s picking her up tonight, so they’ll see him then.

Andy says, Shannon’s attempt to start fresh with Heather was spoiled by rumors, and like untouched sushi, their friendship went rank. We flashed back to the whole Nicole thing, and Heather going all mobster on Shannon. Andy asks the question that’s been on all our minds – where did all the sushi go? Heather says, some people stayed and took it home. Viewer Val from Colorado says, Shannon seemed hopeful of a future friendship with Heather, so why did she mention Nicole? Shannon insists she didn’t know it was the same girl. We see a side-by-side of Nicole today and years ago, and she does look radically different. She says, Gina brought it up at the party, and asked if Shannon was going to tell Heather. Gina tells her, what she said was that she thought Shannon should do the right thing. Shannon says she wasn’t going to bring it up on camera. She’s not trying to stir stuff up. Emily tries to add something, and Shannon yells that she’s not going to start yelling, and then demands some water. Emily says, Shannon knows how it works. You can’t tell two people something at the beginning of the season, and think it’s not going to end up on the show. Shannon pulled the pin out the grenade, and handed it to Gina.

Shannon says she had no idea it would be taken to Heather, and was upset because Emily and Gina were to blame. Heather says, that’s where the BS comes in. Shannon had ample time to talk to her, she could have told Shannon it was dropped, and no big deal. But Shannon was unaware that it was no big deal, and didn’t know if discussing it on camera could have blown up Terry’s career. They’re not making trucker hats. This is their bread and butter, and a lawsuit is potentially damaging. Is Shannon out of her mind? Shannon says she told Emily and Gina because it didn’t make sense. Andy asks why Heather didn’t feel betrayed by Emily and Gina, and Heather says, she was angry with them, but they immediately reached out, and asked to talk to her. She didn’t hear from Shannon for over a week. Shannon says she apologized a million times, and Heather left her standing in the hallway. Heather says she was super pissed. When David had an affair, Heather knew about it, the world knew, but Heather protected Shannon’s family. At the Reunion, Shannon said everything was fine. We flash back to Shannon saying their marriage is better than ever, and David saying that he loves Shannon, the kids, and their family. Shannon says, how dare she? and Heather says, Shannon knew at the Reunion. Shannon babbles about relationship bootcamp, and Heather says, Shannon pretended it was all fine, and she could have blown up Shannon’s family, but she’d never do that. Shannon says, it’s 100% her fault that she had too much to drink, and told Gina and Emily. It’s 100% her fault Heather’s dinner party was ruined. Gina says she accepted her responsibility. Andy tells Heather a viewer wonders why she threatened Shannon like a mob boss, and Heather says she was very upset. She felt betrayed, and when it comes to her family, she gets insane. She’s sorry she came off that way. Shannon says, Heather threatened her family. She thought Heather was going to sue her. The one thing that can get her teary-eyed is her kids. She’s worked her ass off for five years to get where she is, and she’s a single mom. Heather says, just for the record, she’d never sue Shannon, whatever words she used. She felt betrayed, and apologizes for making Shannon feel that way. She would never do that. Andy says, they’ll leave it there, and they take a break.

We flash back to Emily’s season; Shane passing the Bar, Annabelle getting baptized, Emily drinking too much. Andy asks why it was important for Emily to be the truth teller, and Emily says she deal with malicious intent. Shannon says, Emily should make sure what she says isn’t misconstrued, exaggerated, or a telephone game. A viewer asks if Emily feels Mormon teachings are being more influential on her kids than she is, but Emily says, her kids have the best of both worlds. Their father is religious, and she balances it out with another perspective. Another viewer gives props to Emily using her degree for the greater good, and we flash back on her involvement with the Innocence Project. Andy asks what’s going on with that, and Emily says she has some fundraisers coming up, along with case reviews. She’s bringing awareness and raising money. Andy asks about her relationship with her dad, and Emily tears up, saying, it’s minimal. She doesn’t see him or talk to him much, but when she does, it makes her sad. He’s a cool guy with a guitar and ponytail, and sometimes she wishes he was a jerk, so she could be glad he’s not in her life. Andy asks if she’s open to get to know him better, but she says, it’s hard, since there’s no foundation from her childhood. Andy asks if she thinks he watches show, and she says she knows he does. It makes her sad about what he might hear, and she doesn’t want to hurt anyone, but she wants to be truthful about how she feels. Noella says, Emily was with her when she got the text about her father’s death, and they had a good conversation about fathers integrating with their grandchildren. Andy says maybe they were meant to come together now. The fact that he watches the show is touching. He’s getting a window into her life that he wouldn’t have normally. Emily says she’d love to have more of a relationship with him, and get to know him. She’s stubborn though, and stuck in you-weren’t-there mode. She has to make more of an effort. Andy asks if they’ve never talked about that time, and she says, nothing real. He says, maybe it’s time.

Andy says, this season, Gina was thriving, driving, and all glown up, and we go down Gina Memory Lane. They talk about Gina’s exorcism extraction, and Gina says, after getting back from Cabo, she saw something at the door. She couldn’t sleep after that, and knew something was off. She’d had a physical reaction during the ritual, and felt better. She doesn’t want to believe in it, but something definitely happened. A viewer says she was glad to see Gina and Matt co-parent and laugh, and Gina says, it sucked and it was hard, but they both did what they needed to for their children. Things are continually getting better. Andy says she had to make a legal statement for domestic battery, and asks how they got to this point after that. Gina says, before that, they were stuck in that place. It was the hardest thing, but the best thing for both of them. It was something she had to say, and that he had to hear. He’s now more accountable and shows up for their kids. Their kids have their parents even though they’re not married. Andy says it shows what a strong woman Gina is, and to poke the bear, he asks Shannon how she’d describe her relationship with David. Shannon says, non-existent; nothing has changed. There’s no communication. She must be seething at this point. Andy asks how Matt and Travis get along, and she says, great now. It wasn’t fun at first, but they had to get through it. Travis helped by doing what was good for the kids and good for everybody. Andy said Gina’s timeline for getting hitched had been 1-3 years; what was the latest? She said they’d be married today, but they have six kids and both had bad divorces. They need to build up their financial resources, since they’ll have to pay for a wedding and the kids’ college. When they get there, it will happen. He asks what cemented her bond with Heather, and Gina and Heather agree it’s the NYC vibe. I totally get that. Shannon looks… I don’t know. Annoyed? Just waiting for her turn?

Andy’s son Benjamin calls, and all the women say hi. Andy says he’s working, and he’ll see Ben tomorrow. He tells us, one house was too big and one too small, but the friendship was just right. We flash back to fun times with Heather and Gina. And Shannon saying, put a pin in it. Andy asks what it meant to Shannon to have Gina’s parents thank her for getting Gina an attorney, and Shannon gives Gina’s parents a glowing review. Gina says she’s happy that her parents said thank you. It meant a lot to them because they couldn’t be there. Shannon says, Gina said it hurt her feelings when she brought up Gina’s DUI, so she didn’t know what to do. Emily says, it’s one thing when Gina’s parents thank her, but it’s another to bring it up with Heather. Shannon says, and she apologized. Should she do it three times. Emily asks why Shannon is taking that tone; it’s just her opinion. Shannon says she did things for Gina that she considered above and beyond what she’d do for most people (which she’s definitely said three times). She doesn’t expect it to be even, but friendship is a two-way street. Gina’s been gunning for her all season. Gina says, she doesn’t go gunning for anybody, and Shannon whines that Gina made no effort to get to know her. Gina says, Shannon was going through the divorce, and wouldn’t let anyone in, and Shannon says, Gina went through one two years later. Gina says, but she communicated. Shannon says she didn’t have Gina’s good fortune, and I almost fall off my chair. Gina and Emily are talking, and Shannon says she doesn’t want to shout, even though she is shouting. She says she’s going to lose her voice, and Gina says, she’ll lose her voice because she said too many ding dong things this season. Now she has to pay the piper.

Next time, Andy asks Jen who’s had the best work done; Noella accuses Jen of firing Emily up about Nicole; Shannon brings up Gina saying she didn’t have any friends for the four billionth time; and Gina says John being aggressive toward her made her uncomfortable.  

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April 19, 2022 – Brendon’s Body Is Pulled From the Water, Lady Drama Courtesy Of New Jersey & April Snow

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

TJ walks into the gym, where Michael is sparring with Drew. Drew asks, what is this? Is Michael taking it easy on him because he’s family? Michael asks, since when does their family go easy on each other? and Drew says, that’s a good point. Michael says he supposes he’s a little stressed. Nina is taking them to court. Drew says, over Wiley? and Michael says, yeah. And he talked Willow into fighting back in a way  that might have some serious repercussions. They spar some more, when Marshall walks in. TJ tells Marshall, he just saw Aunt Stella, and she fussed all over him like he’s not eating enough. Marshall says, sounds like she’s back to her old self; that’s good. TJ says, he made sure to let Uncle Curtis know. Nothing’s more important to him than family.

Portia says she’s seen Jordan go outside the law time and time again for her family. Jordan says, and it’s brought nothing but trouble, which is why she has to play everything by the book. Portia says, of course (🍷) she does now, because it’s Portia’s daughter they’re talking about, which begs the question… Never mind. Jordan says, clearly Portia wants to say something, so say it, and Portia asks if Jordan is making this personal. Jordan says she has no reason to make this personal, and Curtis comes by and stops. Portia says, really? Because she can think of one; he used to be her husband. Curtis says, ladies, take a breath before something is said that you can’t take back.

Spencer sits at the counter at Kelly’s, and Cameron suggests he put on an apron and help, but Spencer says, all his energy has to go into busting Esme right now. Cameron says, some of us can chew gum while we work, and Spencer says, Cameron didn’t tell Joss anything about his plan, right? when Josslyn walks in with Trina. Josslyn tells Trina, maybe they should try Charlie’s.

Valentin tells Anna, he considered bringing roses, and she says, but they die. He says, whereas this 2010 Bordeaux is immortal. She says she does like roses though, and takes the bottle from him. She asks how he is, and he says he’s better now that he’s looking at her.

Harmony says, no matter what she’s done, she’s done it for Willow, and Willow asks what she means, done it for her? What has she done? Harmony says, for one, she declined Nina’s lawyers request to speak on Nina’s behalf at the hearing. She hopes it doesn’t backfire. Willow says, there’s no backstab that woman won’t sink to. First, Nina tries to get Harmony to convince her, Harmony’s own daughter, to see Wiley. Now she wants Harmony to go against Willow in court. How does anyone so underhanded live with herself? Harmony says she wishes she knew.

Alexis goes to Pier 54, and sees Neil floating face down in the water. She says, oh my God.

Anna asks, how was Valentin’s convalescence? and he says, it was too long. The wine is an apology. He’s sorry he stayed away and was out of touch. She says she was worried when she couldn’t reach him, but understands his health takes a priority. How’s Charlotte? He says, she’s away at her new boarding school. She seems happy enough. Anna says she didn’t realize Charlotte was away, and he says, it was a quick decision, but ultimately a good one. They sit, and she says, it must be very lonely for him when he returns home and she’s not there. He says, he’ll survive. He heard she’s been doing some traveling. She says, not for pleasure, and he says, congratulations. It was a long and winding road, but she stopped Peter. She says, we did.

Marshall tells TJ, let’s see who can lift more, and TJ says, that’s easy money, old man. Marshall says, famous last words coming from I-need-more-meat-on-my-bones, and TJ says, that’s according to Aunt Stella. He could weigh a million pounds, and she’d still say the same thing. Marshall says, he’s probably right, and TJ says, but he’s worried about her. He hopes she finds a way to manage her anxiety. Marshall says, Stella’s a tough cookie, but TJ says, being strong has nothing to do with mental anxieties. She has to seek out that treatment. Does Marshall know what’s on her mind? Marshall says, TJ’s Aunt Stella doesn’t confide in him, but TJ says, it seemed that way. They had their heads together right before she collapsed. In the ring, Drew says, that’s what I’m talking about; he’s back. He tells Michael that he isn’t doing anything wrong. He would fight for his kid the same way. Michael says he’s not sure Drew would approve of his tactics though, and Drew says he’d be surprised. Let him guess. Michael is employing questionable strategies to get necessary results. Michael says, yeah, and Drew says, believe him, he’s been there.

Curtis, Portia, and Jordan go to Portia’s office, and Curtis says he thinks it’s best if they do this in private. Jordan says she doesn’t think they need to do this at all, and Portia says, so she doesn’t think they should address the elephant in the room, especially since it impacts her daughter. Jordan says, she was with Curtis, now he’s with Portia. Neither of those facts have any bearing on Trina’s situation. Portia says, but it could have an impact on how vigorously Jordan pursues other suspects and other theories. Given that Trina is her blood, can Jordan tell her honestly that she can be impartial? Curtis suggests they step back. No one is questioning Portia’s right to fight for Trina, and no one is questioning Jordan’s professionalism. Jordan asks if he’s in the same room she is. She resents the implication that her feelings towards Curtis have any bearing on her actions as Police Commissioner, let alone something as important as this. Portia says, so Jordan admits she still has feelings for Curtis.

Trina says they’re not going anywhere, and Josslyn says, agreed. Spencer’s the one who should leave. Spencer asks how Trina is doing, and Trina says, does it matter? He says, of course (🍷) it matters, and Josslyn says, then get his psycho girlfriend to fess up already. Spencer asks if they can please not talk about Esme, and Josslyn says she thought it was his favorite subject. Cameron says, Spencer was just heading out, right? and Josslyn asks why Spencer is even there in the first place. Britt walks in, and Spencer says, it is a public space last he checked. Josslyn says, she means with Cameron. Just like them, he wants nothing to do with Spencer. Cameron says, Spencer came to ask about being put back on the schedule, and Josslyn says, Cameron isn’t considering giving Spencer his job back. Spencer asks how it’s her business, and Josslyn says, Trina is her best friend and Spencer hurt her… Spencer says he wants to protect Trina too.

Drew says Michael is a good father. He’s going to make the right decision for his family. Michael thanks him, and asks, how’s Scout? Drew says, fantastic. She asked him to coach her swim team. Michael says he’s happy for Drew. Now that things are settled on the Scout front, what’s next? Drew asks him to narrow that down, and Michael says, in terms of his career, what does Drew’s future look like?

Rory asks if Alexis is cold; he has a blanket in the car. She says she’s just shocked, and he asks if she knew the victim. She says, he was face down, so she didn’t see him. She hopes not. Finding a dead body was not in her plans today. He asks if she can tell him what she had planned. Why was she at the pier, and what was she doing when she found the body? She says she was on her way to Spoon Island. Her nephew lives there, and she was going to visit him.

Willow asks if Harmony is really all right, and Harmony says, yes. It’s just been a helluva a day, but it’s so much better now that she’s sitting with Willow. Can they change the subject? How’s nursing school going? Willow says, she’s studying hard for her final exam, and Harmony says, wow. Willow is graduating nursing school. She’s unbelievably proud of Willow. Willow says, back at her, and Harmony says, Willow is proud of her? Willow asks if she wasn’t listening before. Yes. Harmony has made mistakes, but she’s taken responsibility and put them behind her. Harmony says she hopes Willow knows that doesn’t mean she won’t make more mistakes. She has weaknesses like everyone else. Willow says, that’s exactly her point. Harmony owns up to those weaknesses. She admits who she was and what she did, and who she hopes to be. It’s honest and it’s very brave. So is Willow proud of her? Damn straight she is.

Curtis says, he thinks what really matters is that they’re all doing their best for Trina, and Portia says, that’s what she’s trying to do, but he can’t defend the fact that Jordan isn’t even trying to help. She tells them that she needs to take a minute; please excuse her. She leaves, and Curtis says, Portia’s under a lot of pressure. Jordan says she knows, and she’d be doing the same thing if she were in Portia’s shoes. She’s worried about her kid; Jordan gets that. He thanks her for understanding, and not losing her cool. He’s sure it’s frustrating for Portia, not knowing the whole truth, and Jordan says, as Commissioner, she’s as committed to finding out the truth as they are. She’s doing everything she can to look deeper. He says he knows, and appreciates it, along with her calling him when Trina was brought in for questioning. About what Portia said about her feelings… Jordan’s phone rings, and she says, work. She leaves as she answers the call.

Spencer says he’s still Trina’s friend, and Josslyn says, oh my God. He’s a really good friend. He’s protecting a criminal who violated them, and framed Trina for it. Spencer says, someday Josslyn is going to be embarrassed that she assumed the worst in him, and Josslyn asks if that’s a threat. Britt tells Spencer, they should leave. Now. He tells Trina that he hopes they can talk soon, and she says, thanks, but she thinks she’s heard enough from him. He leaves with Britt.

Anna tells Valentin, it was always her intention to hold Peter accountable, so his victims could have their day in court; some kind of closure. But in the end, Peter gave into his worst impulses. He was almost a mirror image of Faison. She couldn’t allow that to continue. Valentin says he doesn’t blame her. Peter couldn’t be redeemed. There was nothing left to do. Just put him in the ground and keep the world safe from him. She and Felicia did that. She says, but it was her call not to summon help. She let Peter die.

At the MetroCourt, Spencer says, now that he and Britt are seated, why are they here? She says, his antics cost her the coffee she wanted at Kelly’s. He can order what he wants; it’s on her. He says she doesn’t have to buy him dinner, but she says, don’t worry; he’ll be singing for his supper. What’s happening with his friends? He says he’s pretty sure they’d say former friends now, but she says, no way. He, Cameron, and Josslyn have been getting into mischief since they were adorable little twerps. He says, they grew up, and she says, they grew up and started threatening each other? He says, it wasn’t a threat; Josslyn misunderstood. Britt says, maybe he needs to make Josslyn understand, and he says, what he was trying to tell Josslyn is, she’d be sorry she accused him of not caring what happened to them. She asks if he’s talking about the sex tape, and he nods. She says she doesn’t understand why they’d think he wouldn’t care, and he says, because he’s still with Esme. Or not not with her. They think she’s responsible for the sex tape. Britt says, okay. What does he think?

Drew tells Michael that he doesn’t know what his plans are. There’s Aurora obviously. He just hasn’t found his sweet spot yet. Michael says he’d like to bounce some ideas off Drew, and Drew says, always. Michael says he has some ideas on how to grow digital, and Drew says, just the way Michael is talking about it; that passion. He wishes he had as much passion for the company. Michael says, there’s always ELQ, but Drew says, that’s dicey territory with the family. Michael says, with their family, what isn’t? Has Drew given any thought into getting his shares back from Valentin?

Valentin tells Anna, don’t feel guilty, but she says, she denied medical attention to her own nephew. She waited and watched as he took his last breath. He asks if Peter could have even been saved, but she says, they’ll never know, will they? And she carried that burden. She feels at peace a little bit, and he says, good. She says, she realizes they can talk all they want about their responsibility for who Peter became, but the fact is, Peter was an adult. He forged his own path, and at every opportunity, he chose the wrong one. He says, she’s a hero, but she says, God no. She would not say that. He tells her, he’s saying it, and she asks if he would have done the same. He says, absolutely, and that last breath Peter took? He would have enjoyed watching Peter take it.

Willow says she’s going to grab and get a quick hug from Michael before she goes to the hospital, and Harmony says, ah, young love. Willow says, not so young anymore, and Harmony says, bite your tongue. Willow asks if Harmony’s sure she’s okay, and Harmony says she’s got to get used to being alone and on her own. Willow asks what she means, and Harmony says, she’s going to be moving out of Alexis’s eventually. Willow says, Harmony may be living alone, but she has them. Which reminds her. Is Harmony going to have some free time soon to take Wiley to the aquarium? He’s on this huge aquatic animal kick and she knows he’d love it. Harmony says, not more than she would; sign her up. Willow says she really wants Wiley to spend more time with his grandmothers, the ones that care, and deserve to be in his life. That’s you, by the way. Harmony says she can’t wait, and they hug. Willow says she’ll set it up and text Harmony, and leaves. Harmony taps on her empty glass.

Marshall asks if his grandson picked his specialty yet, and TJ says he’s still weighing his options, but assisting in surgeries has been really exciting. Marshall asks, what about it gets TJ’s heart pumping? And TJ says, he thinks it’s the constant mastery that’s required. Like when he first picked up an orthoscope. It felt so foreign, but now it’s like an extension of his arm. Marshall says he feels that way every time he picks up his clarinet, and TJ says, a surgical team is like a band. Marshall scats, as TJ says, you’ve got nurses, anesthesiologists, the surgical techs. Everyone lending their individual talent to make a symphony. Marshall says he doesn’t think he’s ever heard of a band being compared to saving lives, but passion is passion. He’s so happy TJ found his.

Rory says, so after getting a closer look, Alexis confirmed it was a body in the water, and then called 9-1-1. Alexis says, correct, and Jordan arrives. She says, if Alexis is done with her statement, she’s free to go. Alexis picks up her stuff, and starts to leave, and Rory says, the driver’s license confirms the deceased as Brendon Byrne. Alexis comes back, and asks if he said Brendon Byrne, and Jordan asks if she knows him. Alexis says, she does.  

Anna tells Valentin, she did what she did. She doesn’t think she regrets it, but she’s not a hero. He says, maybe none of us are. She weighed her misgivings about letting Peter die against her desire to end the torment of others, and sacrificed her peace of mind to do it. He thinks that’s pretty heroic. She’s not convinced? She asks if he would be if it was him, and he says, yes. He doesn’t have a problem making impossible decisions. He flashes back to hiding behind the wall in French Polynesia, and eavesdropping on Anna telling Felicia, once they find Françoise Olivier, they’ll find the truth. He tells Anna, he’d never judge her for that, and hopes she’d never judge him.

Spencer says, the evidence points to Trina, and Britt says, that doesn’t answer her question. Does he believe Trina filmed and released that video? He says, she swears she didn’t. So does Esme. It doesn’t matter who he believes. Either way, someone ends up hurt. She says, it’s a crappy position, and he asks if she’s been there. Where doing the right thing can make people hate you? She says, more than once. It might shock him, but interpersonal relationships are not her strong suit. Once you’re known for less honorable intentions, it’s hard for people to recognize your good ones. He says, hard, but not impossible, right? There is still hope for him and his friends.

Cameron says, he doesn’t want to come off like he’s Team Spencer – Josslyn says, she hates this already – but he’s got to be in a weird position. Josslyn says, in what universe? and Cameron says, it must be a mind trip to be told your long time girlfriend is a nightmare. Josslyn says, she has zero patience for this angst Spencer might be feeling. There’s a right and a wrong here, and it’s so glaringly obvious, but Spencer’s so far under Esme’s spell, he refuses to see it. Trina says she needs a minute and gets up. Josslyn asks if Trina wants her to come along, but Trina says she’s good, and heads for the restroom. Josslyn says, sticking up for Spencer? Really? Cameron says, he’s not sticking up for Spencer, and she says, it sure sounded like it. He says, he’s just trying to put things in perspective, and she says, there is no perspective, and he says, he heard her; there’s a right and a wrong… She says, he doesn’t agree? but he says he does. She says, he’s letting Spencer in here, hanging out. She asked Spencer to leave, and he said nothing. Whose side is he on?

Portia comes back into her office and sees Curtis sitting in one of the chairs. She says she thought he left by now, and he asks if that’s what she wants. She says, no, but she wouldn’t have blamed him if he did. He says, he had to see if she was okay, and hugs her. She says she’s so sorry, and he says, about what? She says she’ll start at the top. For causing a scene, for going off on Jordan when she didn’t deserve it. And somehow, she was able to make Trina’s arrest about the three of them. He says, no apologies necessary. She was terrified for her daughter. Nobody expects her to hold that in. She says, maybe not, but she could have done a better job. Good God. She accused Jordan of punishing Trina because she happens to be with Curtis now. She doesn’t know what’s wrong with her; she’s overthinking everything. He says, nothing is wrong with her. She’s frustrated. He gets it. She asks if he thinks Jordan will get it too.

Jordan asks how Alexis knew Brendon, and Alexis says, he is… was the brother of her ex, Neil Byrne. Jordan says, local? but Alexis says, he’s not from Port Charles. Jordan asks, when was the last time Alexis saw him? and Alexis says, at Neil’s funeral a while back. Then just the other day. Jordan says, so Alexis spent time with Mr. Byrne while he was in Port Charles, but Alexis says she wouldn’t consider it spending time. He stopped by her office; he needed help. Jordan asks, what kind of help? and Alexis says, financial. Maybe he was looking for a job. Jordan says, why Alexis, and why now, so long after the funeral? Alexis says, that’s what she’d like to know, especially after the way he treated her after the funeral. Jordan says, she takes it Alexis and the deceased weren’t on the best terms.

Drew tells Michael, he wishes he could stop dragging his feet. He needs to make a decision about those shares. Marshall comes by, shakes hands with Drew, and says he’s ready to pursue that job Drew offered, but Drew says, he’s sorry. The board already greenlit another candidate. Marshall says, they spoke about it a few days ago, and Drew said they were still interviewing. Drew says, they were, until the right fit came along. He’s sorry, but if another opportunity comes along, he’ll let Marshall know. Marshall says, will he? It’s hard not to wonder if Drew ever had any intention of giving him a job. Michael says he’ll give them some privacy, but Drew says, that’s not necessary, and tells Marshall, with all due respect, Marshall didn’t follow up. Marshall says, so they had to move on, and Drew says, that’s right. Marshall says, Drew and his son. They got all they needed from that fake interview. TJ joins them, and asks what Uncle Curtis has to do with this. Marshall says, should Drew tell him, or should he? Without giving Drew a chance to answer, Marshall says, Curtis and this man came up with a fake job opportunity to get him to agree to a background check. TJ says, no, but Marshall says, yes. Just curious. Who pitched it first? Was it Drew? Must be nice having all that time and money on his hands. Michael says, this isn’t necessary, but Drew says, let Mr. Ashford say his piece. Marshall says, not all of us are born with silver spoons in our mouths. Some of us have to work to survive. Then again, Drew wouldn’t understand that, would he? Marshall leaves, and TJ follows him. Michael says, he’s got Drew all wrong, but Drew says, actually, Marshall summed up his situation perfectly.

Curtis says, Jordan understands the pressure Portia is under, and won’t hold it against her. Portia says she still needs to apologize, and she will, but she doesn’t thinks she’s entirely wrong. He says, about? and she says she knows he left his marriage behind, but can he honestly say Jordan has too? He says he doesn’t know, but he does know Jordan won’t let her feelings impact the case. With Jordan, work always comes first. Their divorce is a testament to that. She says, she saw the look he and Jordan gave each other when she said Jordan wasn’t impartial, and he says, Jordan believes there’s more to Trina’s case than meets the eye. She says, Trina feels the same way too. She’s glad somebody is finally confirming that. What is Jordan doing to dig deeper? He says, she’s doing what she can, but Portia knows how it goes. Portia says, she can’t give him any details; of course (🍷). It doesn’t matter. At least, it’s comforting to know that Jordan doesn’t believe the case should be closed. He says, not by long shot.

Cameron says, he’s on the side of truth, and Josslyn asks what that even means. Trina comes back, and says, please tell her they’re not still talking about Spencer. Cameron says, he’s ready to move on, but Josslyn says, she’s not. Please tell her he’s not putting Spencer back on the work schedule. Trina says, don’t block him because of her, and Josslyn says, he deserves to be blocked. Cameron says, what if he needs the money? but Josslyn says, he doesn’t. He has no right to work here. Cameron says, it’s his call, and if Spencer wants his job back, he’s not getting in his way. Josslyn says, and if he’s in their way? and Cameron says, maybe they should find another place to hang out.

Anna says, there’s no judgement between her and Valentin; there never is. Oddly, she trusts him. He says, and he trusts her, and she says, his father, not so much. Has he seen Victor lately? He says, no, why? and she says, it doesn’t matter. It’s nice to have him back. She missed her compatriot while he was away. He asks if that’s what he’s been reduced to, and she asks if he wants to be something more. Should she open the wine? He says, he’d like nothing more, but he has to take a raincheck. She says, big plans? and he says, something like that. She puts the wine on the bar, and says, it will be here when next he comes. He says he wishes he’d been there with her when Peter died. He understands completely that she’s capable of taking care of it on her own. She says, she thinks it had to be her doing it without him, and he says he gets that. They’ve been together all along. He just wishes they could have seen it through together. She wishes that too, but she thinks being alone is what she needed; certainly not what she wanted. He says, she had Dante and Drew, and Felicia. She says, they were incredible, but in that moment, when she looked down and saw Peter was done, all she wanted was to look up and see him.

Harmony drains her drink, and gets up. She asks the bartender to remind her where the restroom is, and he says, second door on the right. She says, of course (🍷), duh. Like she’s never been here before. She walks out, leaving Brendon’s bag at the bar, with her folder sticking out.  

Alexis says she’d like to go, but Jordan says she has one more question. Alexis mentioned Brendon had fallen on hard times. Did he strike her as being desperate enough to end his life? Alexis asks if Jordan thinks it’s suicide, but Jordan says, she doesn’t know. She’ll need to wait for the medical examiner’s report, but she’s not ruling anything out. Alexis starts to leave, and Jordan says she thought Alexis was heading to Spoon Island. Alexis says she’s not in the mood to visit anyone now, and Jordan asks if that’s because she knew Brendon, or because the circumstances of his death are suspect. Alexis says, if Jordan has more questions, she needs to talk to Alexis’s attorney Diane Miller. Alexis thinks she knows Diane. Jordan says she thought Alexis would say that, and Alexis leaves.

Britt tells Spencer, the only thing he has control over is himself. Trust his gut, no matter the fallout. He thanks her, and she says, it’s pretty generic advice, but if it helped, she’s happy. He says, she always helps. Since he was a little kid she’s always been there for him, despite his many screw-ups. She says, many, many, many screw-ups, and he says, having her in his life has made a world of difference. She tells him, whatever mistakes he’s made, he’s worthy of love. Remember that. He says, only if she does too, and thanks her for dinner. She says, anytime, and he leaves. She takes out her phone, and says she doesn’t care what her mother says. He’s kind of cute.

Josslyn says she can’t believe Cameron isn’t backing her on this, after what he did to Trina. He says, he knows what Spencer did to Trina is all kinds of wrong, but they’re talking about a job here, not matching BFF tattoos. Josslyn says, Cameron is doing Spencer a favor, and she can’t understand why, and Trina says, it’s okay, but Josslyn says, it’s not okay. Guys always forgive each other. Cameron says, that’s ridiculous, and Josslyn says, but true. He asks if he’s lumped in with all the guys now, and she says, it’s news to her too, but apparently her boyfriend is part of the almighty boys club. She could never be civil to Spencer, after he stood by that witch… Cameron says, she could if she knew what Spencer was up to.

Portia says she never asked Curtis why he’s here at the hospital, and he says he’s more concerned about her, but she says, she’s not buying that. Something is wrong. Is it Aunt Stella, or… He says, no she’s fine, but Portia is on the right track; it has to do with family. Curtis’s phone rings, and he asks if she minds. She says, take it, and he asks Drew, what’s up? Drew says, Marshall was just here, and Curtis asks, what happened? Drew says, he knows the job at Aurora was a set-up. He tried to convince Marshall otherwise, but he was too quick. Curtis asks, how’d he take it? and Drew says, not well. He’s sorry. Curtis says, don’t be. His father’s whole life is built on lies. He should realize that one day they’ll catch up to him.

Alexis orders a cranberry and soda at the MetroCourt bar, but Harmony comes toddling back, and says, no. She puts Brendon’s bag on the bar, and says, Alexis will have what she’s having.

Jordan calls Rory over to Brendon’s body, and asks what he sees. He says, red marks near the victim’s trachea, and she says, there’s blood pooling under the skin. Were these injuries sustained pre or post mortem? He says, no time to bruise, so the injuries were probably sustained hours before he was in the water. She says, very good. And what can he tell her about the shape of the marks? He says, consistent with fingers. So he was grabbed, but when? She says, that’s the million dollar question. The answer may tell us if it was suicide, an accident, or straight up murder.  

Anna walks Valentin to the door, and asks if Valentin took lots of walks when he was recuperating. He wonders why she’d ask that, and she says, because he got tan. He says, walks. It’s amazing what getting your legs moving will do for your mind and your spirit. He’ll see her again soon. Save him a glass of the Bordeaux. He leaves, and she leans on the door and sighs. There’s a knock, and she opens the door, asking if he forget something. He pulls her closer, and kisses her. She kisses back, and he leaves, walking backward a few steps. She touches her fingers to her lips.

Tomorrow, Laura says someone is suspect number one; Esme asks if Nikolas has changed his mind about her; Alexis asks who Harmony is terrified of; and Sonny says, case closed, that’s it.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Still inflicting themselves on Nashville, Joe #2 puts stuffed toys in Frank’s bed as Frank sleeps. It doesn’t take Frank long to figure out what’s going on, since all these guys do on their off-time is act like the Jersey Stooges. Frank tells Dolores that he had trouble sleeping; the night before was out of control. Dolores says, Marge is too involved with Teresa’s relationship, because God forbid she should call out appalling behavior from the sainted one. Frank tells her that Marge wasn’t badmouthing Luis. She was just asking questions. Marge was disgusted with Teresa’s psychotic antics, and Bill wondered where zen Theresa was. He and Jennifer checked on the kids, which was an absolute waste of air time. Dolores and Frank made breakfast, and everyone gathered in the kitchen, except for Luis and Teresa, who had been kicked to hotel by the producers. Frank says he woke up with a giraffe between his legs and dolls up his ass. Oddly enough, or maybe not, no one reacts. Jackie says she’d love some coffee, and Marge answers the way I would – the coffee maker is over there. Marge says, Teresa clearing the table was unprovoked, but Jennifer (another one who tries to play Switzerland, but because she’s so insecure) says, Marge did call Teresa a f***ing liar. Marge says, she was, and Jennifer’s interview, she says, Marge was pushing Teresa they way she’d said Jennifer pushed her. Hypocrite much? Marge says, Teresa is a loose cannon, and dangerous, and Dolores begs everyone to behave, since she’s having an authentic barbecue dinner. Marge says she’s not sitting with or engaging with Teresa ever again, and Jennifer suggests Marge apologize for asking questions. Jackie says, Teresa asks what she wants, and it’s the double-standard that kills her. They all have to tiptoe around Teresa so she won’t lose her temper. Marge says, everyone else can dance around the crazy person, but she doesn’t do this dance. Joe #2 says, there’s no excuse for it, but Teresa is frustrated with all the Luis talk. Dolores says, Teresa was married to someone who never had a kind word or touch for her, and she’s like a rescue dog let out of a shelter. She considers Luis the guy who saved her. Joe #2 asks what Marge needs to hear, and Marge says, a major apology. Joe #3 asks what Joe #2 intends to do if Teresa flips out again, and Joe #2 says he’ll grab her, and Melissa adds, and walk her on out. Seriously, who needs this?

It’s singing day, and Dolores calls Teresa, who says she doesn’t want to be around Marge. In Dolores’s interview, she says she’s not a magician, and the anger isn’t just going to go away. She knows Teresa well though, so maybe she can diffuse the situation. It’s worked so well before, right? She tells Teresa that she’d like to go somewhere so they could talk, and maybe do some shopping. The guys are going on a party boat for the day, and Joe #2 packs a strap-on to play a joke on Frank. In Melissa’s interview, she says, she doesn’t know what Dolores can say to make Teresa not be a psycho. Boat captain Dan meets the guys, and Luis joins them. They start drinking immediately, and shotgun some beers. The women go to Nashvox Studios, and Jennifer’s gingham top matches one of the chairs, which is really weird. Even weirder, their hostess’s name is Theresa. She explains that it’s a studio for everyone, and they let everyone record there. She gives them a small menu of liquid courage, and they order drinks. Jennifer says she texted Evan, but got nothing back, and Marge says, they’re fine. They do some kind of shots I’d never touch. On the boat, Luis says, Teresa was on fire, and Joe #2 asks if it’s the worst he’s ever seen her. Luis says, it is, and Joe says, she was evil and crazy. Luis says he feels like the guys have given him a fair shot, but not so much the women. Frank says, Marge wasn’t attacking him, and Joe #3 says, Marge was only being protective, since sh*t about Luis is coming out every day. Joe #2 says, the men are different from the women. One of them can tell him that he sucks, and he’ll tell them that they suck, and they’ll be fine later. Then Joe #3 gives the best advice I’ve ever heard on here, and tells Luis, don’t get involved in anything they do. I guess that’s the secret to the men always having fun, while the women are screaming meemies.

At Nashvox, the women are introduced to songwriters Frankie and Sam, who have brought their guitars. Melissa says they want the song to be fun, and Marge points out that Melissa made an album. We flash back to On Display (♫on display ♪ on display ♫). Frankie asks what the friendship dynamic is, and Melissa comes up with Lady Drama, and they decide to make fun of it. They do a shot and brainstorm, and do another shot. They toast to Lady Drama.

Teresa and Dolores shop for cowboy boots and hats. Dolores thinks the boots feel weird, probably because she’s used to 10-inch heels. She asks what Teresa and Luis did this morning, and Teresa says, they went for a walk and had breakfast. Dolores says, the others are probably making up sh*t songs about them. At the studio, the women record the song, and it pretty much stinks. Melissa says, the boys are probably acting the fool. The boat is anchored, and Joe #2 says he got Frank something. Being the good sport he is, Frank straps on the strap-on. Joe cuts the penis part off (sorry if you cringed), and says, now Frank has balls. They drink shots out of the penis, and go down the slide into the water. Teresa tells Dolores that she texted Luis not to drink too much, and he sent her this picture. We see all the guys feeling no pain in the water, and Dolores says, the guys always have fun. Teresa says, Marge can’t poke the bear and not expect to get attacked, and Dolores says she understands, but when Teresa feels it coming, walk away. Jackie was questioning her integrity, and she brought herself down, telling herself that she didn’t want to be that person. They can’t do this anymore, and need to control the rage. Teresa says, when someone is trying to hurt her family, it’s game on. Dolores says she hired a line dancer and a chef. Teresa needs to walk in like a lady, and say, sorry for the mishap. Oh, so that’s what we’re calling a full-on tantrum now. Teresa says she’ll say it to the group, but Marge owes her an apology for dragging her boyfriend through the mud. Dolores says she’s just telling Teresa this because she loves her, and in Dolores’s interview, she says, knowing how angry Marge is, she’s going to be expecting an apology. She doesn’t know how the night is going to be if Marge doesn’t get it, but it won’t be pretty.  

Jackie says she texted Evan and said she’d had one drink. He texted back that it was 14 less than the men had. Jennifer wonders if they’ll need to carry Bill in again, and we flash back to that. The men come in, not carrying Bill, but his shirt is on backward, and Frank is wearing the balls around his neck. They go to take showers, and Bill says he needs two showers. Party decorator Abbie arrives and sets up in the back. Everyone gets ready, and I notice they keep confusing Nashville with the Wild West. Melissa asks they talked to Luis, and Joe #2 says, Luis told them that Teresa is being protective. In Joe #2’s interview, he says, not every man would accept Teresa’s behavior, but he loves her unconditionally. Melissa says, Teresa needs to take accountability, and Jackie says she hates how Teresa controls the temperature. Marge says, Teresa needs to act like a grown up, not a zoo animal.

The table is gorgeously decorated, and I hope it doesn’t all end up on the ground. Dolores says she wants everyone to have a good time, and Melissa calls it country glam. Jackie asks Dolores if Teresa is ready to apologize, but Dolores says, Teresa doesn’t feel she owes an apology to Marge because she’s judging Luis without knowing him. Traci wonders how they’re supposed to get to know him without asking questions, and Marge says, no questions. It will trigger Teresa into dumping the table. Teresa and Luis finally show up, and everyone tries to act normal. In Melissa’s interview, she says, it’s clear Teresa hasn’t cooled off. They need to brace themselves. It’s going to be a long night. Line dancing instructor Kyle arrives, and the women fawn over him. In Marge’s interview, she says, everybody wants to ride a cowboy once in a while. They dance the Cowboy Hustle, and in her interview, Melissa says she’s enjoying it while it lasts. They don’t know what’s going to happen.

After the dancing is over, Melissa asks Kyle to put on the recording of their son. In Dolores’s interview, she’s like, WTF? and in Marge’s interview, she says she’s not giving up her day job. Jennifer tells Teresa that the song says, they’re all best friends in the end, but Teresa says, no, they’re not, because she just never stops. In Teresa’s interview, she says she’s not into drama; it’s Marge who causes drama. In Melissa’s interview, she says, they sound like a bunch of dead dogs, but it’s about the underlying message. She’s hoping Teresa takes the hint.

They sit down to eat, and it gets quiet. Teresa says she wants to tell the group something. Her actions yesterday were not normally how she acts. (I choke on my coffee.) She says she loves Luis. He’s the love of her life, and when someone hurts Luis, they’re hurting her. She was provoked, but she wants to say she’s sorry about what she did. Marge wonders if that was an apology, and Traci says, it was excuses. Marge says, saying she was provoked isn’t owning her behavior, and Jackie says, at the end of the day, she thinks it’s the best they’re going to get. Marge says, Teresa is an a-hole who isn’t happy with herself, and at the other end of the table, Teresa is like, what? Jennifer says she thought it was nice, and asks if Marge appreciated it. Marge asks, which part? and in Joe #2’s interview, he says, years ago, there would have been zero chance of Teresa even saying what she did. It’s growth, even if Marge doesn’t see it. He tells Marge that he thinks they can communicate like adults, and Marge says, it’s nice that things aren’t flying. She was wearing all their dinners last night. Teresa says she didn’t get a chance to eat dinner last night, but she’s sure Marge did. She makes sure she always eats. In Jackie’s interview, she says, Teresa is body shaming Marge again. She tells Teresa that she doesn’t love the way Teresa is treating her friend, and Teresa says, Jackie’s friend isn’t a good person, and needs to apologize to her. Marge says, what Teresa did wasn’t an apology. Apology 101 doesn’t come with a but. Teresa squawks that she didn’t say but (BUT she did), and tells Melissa to say Marge provoked her. Melissa asks what she’s supposed to do, and we flash back to Teresa berating Joe #2 for backing up Melissa several years ago. In Melissa’s interview, she says, she knows it’s wrong, but Teresa is basically holding them hostage. Marge says, Teresa doesn’t know how to apologize, and Teresa demands Melissa tell Marge to STFU. Marge says she’s had enough, and she’s going inside. She tells Joe #3, let’s go, and they head in. Jackie is done too, and Dolores says she’s sick of it. In her interview, Melissa says, if she agrees with Marge, Teresa will be pissed, but if she agrees with Teresa, she’ll look like an a-hole. There’s no worse spot to be in. Frank thinks it’s going to be the same thing all over again.  

Next time, the finale; Melissa says, they’re a divided group of friends; Joe #2 talks to Luis about the rumors; and Luis says he’s done.

🌜 Closed For the Night…

Take a break tomorrow with some soap and the OC Reunion. Until then, stay safe, stay never going to crime scene number two, and stay acting like a grown-up, not a zoo animal.