What I Watched Today

(The whole GH enchilada on Fridays; the other days, who knows?)

There are a couple bites out of the enchilada today because, Christmas. For whatever reason, they made it earlier this year and I had stuff to do.

General Hospital

At Maxie’s, James is explaining a game to Mac, then asks, where’s Spinelli? Spinelli walks in saying he comes bearing tasty treats, and James warns Mac that Georgie cheats. Maxie says she told James about not throwing shade when someone isn’t there to defend themselves, but Spinelli says he’s sure the Christmas spirit will prevail. He reminds James that he was allowed to open one present if he kept things copacetic.

In Rice Plaza, Laura tells her assistant that Santa will give out gifts, she’ll speak, and they’ll light the tree. Her assistant says, the football players are here with the gifts, and she has to show them where they go. She leaves, and Laura sees Trina. Trina says, Laura must be happy to have Christmas with her family, and Laura says she’s pinching herself. Lucky and Lulu haven’t been home for Christmas in years. Trina says, Spencer would have loved it.

Jack tells Anna, merry Christmas, and she says, if it’s not the Christmas Grinch. Is he here to steal the kids’ toys?

Alexis lets Kristina in and asks if she forgot her keys, but Kristina says she didn’t want to risk Molly. Alexis asks if this is the way it’s going to be, that they both can’t be in the same room, and Kristina says, for now. She’s planning on spending Christmas at dad’s.

Michael sees Sasha in the nook and says he thought she had the night off. She says she’s heading to Maxie’s for her first Scorpio Christmas. Does he need something? He says, Monica wants some tea, but he can get it, and Sasha says she knows Monica’s favorite blend. She’ll do it. She smells the tea and looks a little sick. He asks if she’s okay, and she says she’s just nervous being around family members. How is he doing? He says, the house feels empty without Wiley and Amelia and tomorrow will be worse. She says, Willow is letting him see the kids on Christmas, isn’t she?

Drew tells Nina that Willow took the kids to the playroom, and thanks her for inviting them. She says, he knows damn well she didn’t invite them. Why did he show up here?

Curtis says he’s glad Marshall could make it. Look who’s here. Stella says, he’s a sight for sore eyes, and Poria says, look who made it. Marshall says, nothing could keep him from the family on Christmas, and Stella hugs him. She says, he looks fabulous.

Sonny arrives at Carly’s with a covered dish, and says, you can’t have Christmas Eve without lasagna. Carly says, Lucas has to work, but they’ll save him some, and he asks, where’s Josslyn? She says, upstairs. She’s putting on a brave front. She asks if he’s talked to Michael, and he says, they’re coming, right? She says, he and Willow separated, and Willow and the kids are at Nina’s. He says he knew something was going on, and Carly says, Willow and Drew slept together.

Jack tells Anna that he’s no Grinch. He’s soaking up the wonder and excess of his first American Christmas. Anna says, he was here last year, but she guesses there’s not much holiday cheer in Pentenville. He says, she doesn’t let him get away with anything. That’s why she enlisted Carly to bug his office. She says she doesn’t know what he’s talking about, and he says, she had a government issue listening device. Anna says, Carly is resourceful, and he says, no hard feelings. Can he buy her a drink? They can commiserate about being alone on the holiday. She tells him, speak for himself. She’s spending the holiday with loved ones. That reminds her, she’s still got shopping to do. Merry Christmas.

Maxie says, Lulu being back is the best Christmas present ever, and James asks when Cody and Sasha are coming. Maxie says she told him that Cody isn’t coming, and he says he was hoping Cody would change his mind. He finally has an uncle, and he should be here for Christmas.

Michael says, he and Willow and the kids are having Christmas breakfast at the MetroCourt, and Sasha says, she’s sorry about what’s happening. He says, it’s nice to have someone to talk to. She’s a good friend. She says, he won’t be alone tonight, and he says he’s going to his mom’s. Christmas is better with kids, even if they’re not his. She gives him the tea and he says he’ll go give it to Monica. As he’s leaving, Sasha says, Michael… Merry Christmas, and he says, merry Christmas. Enjoy her family.

Carly tells Sonny that Michael got a nanny cam and that’s how he caught them. When the video was played, it was a mess. Sonny asks if that’s why Jason beat up Drew, and she says, yeah. He can say it. She was wrong about Drew, and he told her so. He says he’s sorry Drew turned out to be a snake. She, Michael, and even Willow don’t deserve to be put through this. But mark my words. Drew is going to pay for what he did.

Drew says he thought he and Nina were fine, but she says she didn’t say no because she thought he’d have the decency not to show up. Drew says, they were invited, so they’re here, and Nina says, in her home. He says, where Willow and her grandchildren are staying. Does he need to remind her that he had a hand in her and Willow’s reconciliation? Nina says she hasn’t forgotten anything, and he says, he’s sorry. His feelings for Willow are strong… Nina says she recalls how strong his feelings are… on the desk… on the floor… on the couch… in her bed… Willow comes in and asks if everything is okay, and Nina says she was just wishing Drew a merry Christmas. She leaves the room, and Willow asks if Drew would like a drink. He says, yes, please, and in another room, Nina makes a call. She says, I need you here now.

Kristina says she wanted to stop by and give Alexis her present, and Alexis says she has something for Kristina too, but she thought she had until tomorrow to wrap it. Kristina says, Alexis didn’t need to get her anything. Alexis got her through the year and that’s enough. She appreciates her. Alexis says, it’s been a hell of a year. She would do the same thing again. She would walk through fire for all her girls. Kristina says she’s sorry that the last time they were all together she ruined it by fighting with Molly. Alexis says, they weren’t supposed to lose Sam, and Kristina says, they weren’t supposed to lose Adela either. She’s trying to accept it and hopes Alexis knows that she loves her, even though she can’t be here. Alexis says she loves Kristina too, and Molly. And she’ll never stop hoping Molly and Kristina will be close again.

Portia tells Marshall, TJ can’t make it, but Trina will be here soon. Trina is back in school and back on track. Marshall says he’s glad to hear Heather is out of the picture, and Portia says, thanks to Curtis. Marshall says, it’s nice not to have things hanging over your head. How are things at Aurora? Curtis says he’s going to wait until Trina gets here to answer.

Laura says she heard Trina has gone back to PCU. It’s good she’s moved on with her life. Trina says she hopes Laura doesn’t think she forgot Spencer, but Laura says, Spencer would want her to move on and enjoy her life. Trina says she appreciates Laura saying that, and Laura says, she’s grateful Spencer experienced great love. As someone who’s experienced more than one great love, Laura wants her to know that she can find love again. Laura’s assistant needs her, and Laura says, duty calls. Enjoy her Christmas with her family and give them her best. She leaves and Kai comes into the plaza. He tells Trina, happy holidays.

Josslyn comes downstairs and Carly says, the donation to the community shelter hasn’t been picked up. She’ll be right back. She leaves, and Josslyn tells Sonny that she guesses it’s just them. He says he’s sorry for what happened to Dex. He has a lot of regrets about what went down. He knows Josslyn loved Dex and he loved her. He wishes he had the chance to say he’s sorry. Josslyn says she was hard on Dex for working for Sonny. And she’s been very hard on Sonny. He says, a little bit, and she says, Dex accepted him for who he is. Dex saw who he is and helped her to see the world is not so black and white. No one is all good or all bad. So for the sake of everybody they have in common, especially those little girls upstairs, peace. He says, peace, and they hug.

Felicia calls Sasha, who says she’s on her way. Felicia says she’s glad she caught Sasha. James has been asking about Cody non-stop, and Mac isn’t saying anything, but he looks so sad. She was thinking she would call and invite him. Would it make her uncomfortable? Sasha says, not at all. Cody should be with family. But don’t call. She’s got this.

Nina thanks Ava and Ric for coming. Help themselves to a drink. Ava tosses Ric her coat, and he leaves. Ava asks, where’s Drew? and Nina says, with Willow on the kids in the other room. She can’t believe he showed up after he blew up Willow’s marriage. Ava says, Nina didn’t say that in front of Willow, and Nina says she wanted to. She doesn’t know how long she can look at his smarmy face and not want to punch in his perfect teeth. She needs a drink. Ava says, she can’t risk it, and Nina says, this sucks. It was supposed to be a memorable Christmas. Ava says, she needs to focus, or she could lose her daughter, and Nina says she’s got it.

Jack goes to Bobbie’s and sees the Closed sign. Carly comes out, and he says, it’s a Christmas miracle. Santa read his letter. She says, for his entire life he’s been on the naughty list, and he knows it, and he says, it takes one to know one.

Kai says, his team collected toys for Santa to hand out to the kids, and Trina asks why he’s not home. He says he has to get ready for the next game. Some of the guys are getting together. Professor Donahue accepted their extension, and they can do their presentation for her after break. Does she want to schedule a time to rehearse? She says, another time. Focus on the game. He says, cool. Enjoy her holiday. He’ll catch her in the new year

Anna tells Laura, merry Christmas, and Laura asks if she’s staying for the tree lighting. Anna asks if Lulu will be attending, and Laura says she thinks Lulu should be here any minute. Anna asks if Lulu knows about her and Charlotte, and Laura says, she means the shooting.

Ava says, Nina got what she wanted. Willow and her grandchildren are living with her and Michael is out of Willow’s life. Don’t blow it over Drew. Nina says, he makes her want to scream. Willow and Drew walk over to Ava and Ric, and Willow says she didn’t realize they were having more company. Ava introduces Ric, and Willow says, he’s Molly’s dad. Ava says, Willow’s mother took pity on them. They had nothing to do. Nina asks, how are the kids? and Willow says, perfect. Drew got them perfect gifts. Drew says, Scout helped him pick them out, and Ric says he heard about the changes at Aurora, and Nina says, what changes? Ric says, she might have a new boss. Drew is out and Michael Corinthos is in.

Diane shows up at Alexis’s, and Alexis asks if she shouldn’t be on her way to the airport. She’s going to miss her flight. Diane says she was hoping Alexis would reconsider and accompany her to St. Barth’s, land of sexy single French men and $100 lobster dinners. Alexis says, none of that sounds appetizing. She’s not going to leave Molly. Diane suggests they take her, but Alexis says she’s sure Molly is working as a distraction. She’s trying to muster up the energy to decorate. Diane says, why? She’s just going to take it down in a week. Alexis says she wants to normalize anything for Molly and Kristina. She misses Sam so much. Diane says she’s sorry and hugs her.

Michael asks if Sonny made lasagna, and Sonny says, it’s not Christmas Eve without it. Kristina and Josslyn go to the kitchen for hot cider, and Sonny asks how Michael is doing. Carly told him about Drew and Willow. What can he do? Michael says, he can turn back time, and Sonny says he wishes he could. Carly said he let Willow take the kids. Michael says he has his reasons, and Sonny says he’s glad Michael didn’t do what he did, use him and Morgan against their mother.  

Stella says, Trina is here. Let’s hear the big news. Curtis says, they’re looking at the permanent CEO of Aurora Media. Drew tried to double-cross him, but he and Michael outmaneuvered him.

Drew says, Curtis was responsible for the unfinished document being released. Michael claimed he bought the stock to avoid a hostile takeover, but the stole the company from him. Willow says she can’t believe Michael would do something like that, and he says he’s glad they didn’t destroy the company further. Nina asks how Michael is going to run both ELQ and Aurora, and Drew says, Curtis is CEO of Aurora. Nina asks if Nina needs help in the kitchen and suggests Ric help too. Ric follows them, grabbing a bottle of liquor off the bar on his way. Willow tells Drew that Michael is going after him because of them. First, he pretended they were fine, but rather than confront her, he let the video come out. Now he steals Drew’s company. She’s beginning to feel like she doesn’t know Michael at all.

Alexis says she hates the rift, but nothing works to fix it, and Diane says, it’s not her issue to fix. It’s between the girls. Alexis is grieving for Sam and it’s time to focus on herself. Alexis says she’s trying to give Molly some kind of Christmas. Molly lost her child, her sister, her partner, and her home. And she wants to pitch all this crap out the door. She shoves a box of decorations with her foot, and Diane says, it might make her feel better. Would Alexis like her to stay? Alexis says she wants Diane to go and have a good time. She’ll muddle through somehow. Diane says, she doesn’t have to muddle alone. There’s someone who loves Molly just as much as she does and she bets they have no plans on Christmas. Alexis says, no, and Diane asks if she can’t put her grief aside for the sake of her daughter’s Christmas. Alexis asks if Diane doesn’t have a plane to catch, and Diane says, just think about it, for Molly’s sake. Alexis says, have a nice flight.

Cody comes into the nook and asks, where’s the leak? Sasha says, there is no leak. She needed to talk to him, and she wasn’t sure he’d come. He says, she tricked him. He thought she couldn’t find a plumber on Christmas Eve. She says, precisely. She’s been invited to dinner with the family. He says he’s not going. She must be relieved that they’re not repeating the weird awkwardness at Thanksgiving. She says, he must have been at a different dinner. She had a lovely time with her new family. He says, she can’t tell him that she wasn’t uncomfortable, and she says she had her moments, but they’re both adults, they both live here, and they’re both Scorpios. They have to get used to seeing each other at family gatherings. He says, it’s good she’s leaning into the family thing. He’s not and he doubts he’ll be missed. She says, he always does this. He assumes the worst about himself. She doesn’t know who will be more disappointed, Mac or James. She knows Felicia and Maxie want him to be there too. Believe it or not, he deserves a family. Let us in.

Laura tells Anna that Lulu doesn’t know about the shooting. With everything else going on, she didn’t want it in the mix. When Charlotte gets home safe and she finds the right moment, she’ll tell her. Anna says, she’ll have a lot of questions, and Laura says, it was an accident. Anna says, she’ll never forgive herself, but Laura says, she must. They all have. She has, Charlotte has, and she knows Lulu will too.

Jack asks if he’s in disgrace with Carly or are they okay, and she says, he lied about being able to contact Valentin. He says, she bugged his office and browbeat him into calling, and she says, Valentin wasn’t there, so he was no help at all. He says, there’s a long-standing tradition with warring armies that they lay down their arms on Christmas. What does she say? He doesn’t want war with her at any time. She says, the grill is cold, but she can make sandwiches and has food in the car she’s taking to the shelter. She can make him a care package. He says, that’s very kind, but room service at the MetroCourt will do. He starts to leave, but she says, wait.

Laura tells her assistant that she wants to try to keep on schedule. Doc is cooking and she can’t wait to see her family around the dinner table.

Kristina says she’s sorry about Dex, and Josslyn says she knows Kristina had a rough year. Kristina says she’s going through the motions. It’s hard to find anything to celebrate. Donna comes down and says, they look sad. She knows what will cheer them up. She leads them upstairs.

Sonny says he regrets using Michael and Morgan against their mother. He was angry and wanted to hurt her and he was absolutely wrong. Michael says he can’t put his kids through that kind of pain, and Sonny says, he’s a good father and a good man. Michael says he’s not sure about the second one. Sonny says he heard Michael owns Aurora, and Michael says he stole it from Drew. Sonny laughs and says, that’s my boy. They clink glasses.

Trina says, Drew is Curtis’s friend, but Curtis says, not anymore. Stella says, interesting, and Marshall says, he’s all set, no funny business from Michael? Curtis says he had Michael sign a five-year contract, iron clad, and Trina says, you go. Stella says she can’t wait to see what Tracy has to say about it. She needs to check on the food. Trina and Marshall go with her to help, and Portia asks if Curtis is okay. Curtis says he knows he deserves the job as CEO, but he hates that he had to resort to the same ruthlessness Drew has shown. And he hates that he lost a friendship. Portia says, Drew should feel that way, but she doesn’t think he is. Curtis fought fire with fire. Curtis tells her that he never thought he would say it, but he won’t be sorry when Drew leaves for DC.

Anna arrives at Maxie’s, and Maxie says, Anna was alluding to a huge surprise, but Anna says, it’s not quite here yet. Spinelli answers the door to Sasha, and says, greetings, newbie. Felicia says, no Cody, and Sasha says she tried. James runs out and asks if Uncle Cody is with her, but she says she’s so sorry. He won’t make it this year. James mopes, and Mac hugs Sasha. He says, it’s nice to see her, but he’s obviously disappointed about Cody.

Willow tells Drew that she and the kids are having breakfast with Michael. She hopes nothing goes wrong. He says he doubts it will. She’s a great mom and Michael is a great dad. She says she can’t believe he said something kind about Michael. On the side, Ava asks if Ric is enjoying the show, and he tells her, and they say he’s sleazy. Willow is looking at Drew like he walks on water. Ava says, she’s seriously infatuated. She wonders if that will change, now that fantasy has morphed into reality, and Ric says, time will tell. Willow’s world blew up and Drew’s making the most of that. She says, that’s for them to figure out, and he tells her, so says the woman who gave up difficult to get reservations to help a friend. She says, they can still celebrate, and he says, they’ve got mistletoe. She says, there’s no mistletoe, and he says, use her imagination. They almost kiss, but his phone rings. He says, what is it? and Alexis says she needs to see him. He asks if Molly is okay, and she says, that’s up to him. Can he come over?

Ric arrives at Alexis’s house, and he says he hopes it’s not for nothing. Why is he here?  

Mac tells James, it’s a bummer about Cody, and James says, yeah. Mac says he’ll let James in on a secret. He feels the same way too. Don’t take it personal. Some people don’t like parties. James says, Cody likes horses more than people, and Mac says, he likes James. Why don’t they go visit him after Christmas? They can go riding together. James says, okay.

In the kitchen, Maxie says, ginger ale. Morning sickness sucks. Sasha says, it comes in waves. She’ll be okay in a bit. In the living room, Felicia says, still no surprise, and Anna asks, where’s Spinelli? Felicia says, he went to pick Georgie up at a friend’s house. Anna is avoiding her question. Anna says, yes, she knows, when the doorbell rings. James opens the door and Cody is there. He says, merry Christmas, everyone.  

Ava says, Nina can’t set Drew on fire with her mind, and Nina says she can dream. Willow says she wants to propose a toast. To Nina, for hosting this beautiful Christmas Eve. They all clink glasses, and Willow says she’s so grateful to have Nina by her side, even after all the times she pushed Nina away. I can’t thank you enough for your support, mom. Nina hugs Willow and looks at Drew. He bursts into flames.

Stella says, it does her heart good to have them together. She misses TJ, but she knows the hospital needs him. They’ve faced dark times, hardship, and loss, and they came through it all. They’re blessed. Curtis says he’d like to give the blessing.  He’s beyond honored to be Aurora’s CEO, but his dad is on tour with Wynton Marsalis, no doubt giving him all he can handle. His beautiful daughter is thriving at PCU and making him and her mother proud. The whole family is so very proud of her. And to his precious wife, who is masterfully running GH and looking beautiful while doing it. And Aunt Stella, the glue that keeps it all together. They are extremely blessed. Stella says, we are. Let us give thanks. They join hands.

Josslyn and Kristina come back with stickers all over them, and Josslyn says, they all know how much Donna likes stickers. Carly comes in and says she’s sorry she’s late. She brought an extra guest for dinner. Jack says, Mr. Corinthos. Jack Brennan. Good. We finally meet. He holds his hand out, but Sonny just looks at him.

No preview, but full credits with a jazzy version of Oh, Christmas Tree playing.

🧊 As Cold As Ice…

Real life got in the way of my blog life today, and I still have miles to go before I sleep, so just soap. But stay tuned for a surprise holiday hijinks edition to make up for it. Until then, stay safe; stay not feeling like you have to get it all done and make time for what’s important – relationships with family and friends; and stay focused on the game, whatever goal you may be aiming for.