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Oct25

October 24, 2018 – Laura Decides to Run, Mama Dee Holds Class, Caroline Visits the Penthouse, Kate Quote, No Star, Close & Closer

Posted on October 25, 2018 by theresakp

What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Laura visits Alexis’s office. She says she came by for advice. Alexis hopes it’s not Valentin, but Laura says not legal advice. She needs Alexis’s opinion about a life choice. She needs a straight answer about an idea. It might sound ludicrous, but Alexis understands what’s at stake. She’s thinking about running for mayor again.

Olivia-Q brings Julian’s favorite customer, Leo, to Charlie’s. She has a full day, topped off by some campaign activities. She’d thought this time it was going to be easy, since Ned is running unopposed. Julian thinks Olivia has a knack for the political life, and thanks her for bringing Leo by. She says it sounded important on the phone, and he says somebody is in trouble.

Cameron sneaks Oscar out of his house. Oscar thanks Cameron for letting him crash there. Cameron tells him to hurry. If his mom sees Oscar, he’ll call Oscar’s mom. They make plans to meet at the park. Elizabeth comes down and asks Cameron what he’s doing; she thought he’d be sleeping in. He tells her that he’s heading to the library. He’s trying for an A on his English paper. He nearly runs right into Carly on the porch, and takes off. Elizabeth asks what brings Carly by, and Carly says Elizabeth’s son and her daughter.

Diane meets with Drew for coffee. She hopes Oscar’s case doesn’t get as far as court. She has a conference call, and tells him that she’ll meet him at her office later. Curtis sees Drew, and says, there’s his best man. He tells Drew there’s been a change of venue. In another development, Stella refuses to attend, but he hopes to turn that around. Drew says he should have called. He can’t be best man.

Kim shows up at Sam’s place. She needs Sam’s help to save Oscar’s life.

Elizabeth asks Carly if Cameron has done something. Carly says not that she knows of, but he and Josslyn have been spending a lot of time together. He brought her home from the pep rally. Elizabeth understands they went with friends. Cameron says by the time they got to her house, it was just the two of them. Cameron stayed and they had a great time. She’s not opposed to it, but wants to make sure she and Elizabeth are on the same page.

Cameron meets Oscar, who asks if he’s brought food. Cameron says he was almost caught twice; once by his mom, and once by Josslyn’s mom, and he wasn’t sticking around. Oscar wonders if anything is wrong with Josslyn, but Cameron says she’d text. Unlike him, she doesn’t keep secrets or play games. Oscar says it’s not a game. Cameron wants to know why Oscar was sleeping on his floor. Oscar says he and his parents can’t agree on anything, especially the decisions about his cancer. It shouldn’t be up to them; it should be up to him. Cameron says he’s starving, and Oscar says his sympathy is overwhelming. Cameron says he’s keeping Oscar’s secret and let Oscar crash at his house. What more does he want? Oscar asks why he’s spending time with Josslyn. Cameron says Oscar did everything to push her away, hurt her, and tell her to move on. Oscar says, not with him.

Julian tells Olivia that he’s been taking stock. He wants to spend time with those he cares about while he has time left. Olivia wonders what this is about. Is he sick, or is he a target since he left the business? He says he’s healthy and there’s no hit on him. Olivia says she’s having an insane day. Why did he want her to bring their son all way over to Charlie’s?

Curtis says the wedding is in less than a month. Drew doesn’t want to leave him in the lurch, but he has family obligations that need his undivided attention. Curtis asks what he’s talking about, and Drew says he’s trying to protect someone’s privacy, but he does want to talk since it’s affect the wedding. Curtis thinks it’s admirable, but drew is falling apart on the inside. Wedding or no, Drew is still his best man. He’s got Drew’s back, and whatever he tells Curtis stays between them. Drew sits down, and says, Oscar is sick. He might not make it.

Kim knows Drew told her about the trial for a new form of amino therapy. Oscar was accepted, and it starts December 1^st. It’s his best option, but there are risks that he doesn’t want to take. He refuses to participate, and wants full control over his medical decisions. He hired an attorney. Sam wonders what kind of attorney would take the case without considering the circumstances. Kim says, her mother. He told them yesterday. Then Oscar took off and didn’t come home. He’s not answering her texts or calls, and disabled her tracking device. She has no idea where he is. Sam says he probably needed a minute. She asks if they tried to explain, and Kim says Oscar doesn’t understand what’s best and right. She was overly emotional, and didn’t handle it well. Sam thinks whatever happened can be fixed; certainly by December 1^st. She wonders why Kim is there, and Kim says she doesn’t think Sam’s mom will listen to her, but she might listen to Sam.

Alexis says Laura is going to take another crack at the mayoral race? Laura asks if she thinks it’s too ambitious or presumptuous. Alexis says, no, but it’s past the deadline. Laura says she can start a grass roots write-in campaign. Alexis says it’s possible, but is she sure she wants to? She just came back. Laura says Alexis came in at the last minute and almost won. As a latecomer, she probably can’t win, but she can give a voice to a community consistently overlooked. Alexis says it sounds like she’s made up her mind. Laura says she heard the last campaign was nasty, and she’s on the fence as to whether she wants to expose her family to the vitriol. Alexis says it’s unavoidable. Laura thanks her. She came for honest feedback. Alexis says she loves Ned, but he’s pragmatic to a fault. Instead of possibly getting rejected, he adapts to his opposition’s style and matches it. She’s sick of politicians compromising their morals to keep their jobs. They go along to get along, and make trade-offs that hurt people. She remembers a time when politicians were idealistic. It was a profession where they believed in something, and they need it back. Someone in a position of power who can demonstrate strength through decency. Is she willing to answer that call?

Julian tells Olivia that he’s reached a point where he realizes that family is important. Olivia wonders if he’s going through a mid-life crisis, and suggest one of her brothers hooking him up with a sweet Camaro. Julian says he thought he caught her caring for a split second. She says she’d prefer to stay alive for Leo’s sake. Leo is used to him being around, and would miss him if he was gone. He thanks her for stopping by. She says he’s changed. He’s a better man since prison. She’s not talking about the bar, but Kim. He has good thing. She tells him, try not blow it. He tells her to give his regards to Ted.

Curtis tells Drew that he’s sorry. Drew says Oscar wants privacy, so he doesn’t want it to get around. Curtis says if Drew wants, he can look for Oscar, but Drew says if he doesn’t turn up, he’ll call. Curtis says he’ll be there any time. He feels bad that Drew thought he should do this alone. Drew says he’s not alone. He and Kim teamed up, and Sam knows and has been supportive. He needs to try and stop the lawsuit. He’s sorry about wedding, and wishes he could be there. Curtis says, for what it’s worth, he’s a praying man, and he’ll be sure to keep them in his prayers. Drew says it means a lot.

Carly knows Elizabeth can’t stand her, but they have to coexist for the people they have in common. If Elizabeth wants to be snarky or roll her eyes, do it to her, not Josslyn. Elizabeth wonders what she’s talking about, and Carly says Elizabeth came to the conclusion that Josslyn put Cameron up to shoplifting and was a negative influence. She thinks Cameron is a great kid, but if Elizabeth wants to keep them apart, she’d rather Elizabeth forbid it than sabotage them. No disappointed looks or eye rolling. She expects courtesy, and she’ll do the same with Cameron. Elizabeth asks if she’s finished, and Carly says, for now, and leaves.

Cameron asks Oscar, how about some gratitude? Oscar asks if he was waiting for a chance to swoop in. Him being sick is the best thing that could have happened to Cameron. Cameron says Oscar pushed Josslyn away, lied, tried to get her to move on, and now he’s getting upset when she does. Josslyn is strong enough to know the truth, and Oscar should know that. If he doesn’t, then he doesn’t know her as well as he thinks. Oscar says none of it would have happened if he didn’t have cancer. Cameron is sorry Oscar doesn’t like how it’s happening. If he needs to crash, Cameron’s got him, but he needs to start looking for a permanent arrangement before this blows up.

Sam asks Kim what Oscar’s reasoning is, and Kim says he’s afraid it will shorten his life, or he could end up brain dead. Sam says quality of life issues are a big deal. Kim tells her all treatments have risks. If they do nothing, he’ll die. It could be a matter of months, but if the treatment works, it could extend his life and possibly save it. Sam understands, and isn’t judging her. Kim asks why she’s hesitating. Sam told her that Danny is a survivor of leukemia. She knows what it’s like to be the mother of a sick child, and why you have to do everything to save them. She asks Sam to tell her mother to stop Oscar from making the biggest mistake of his life. One that could actually end it.

Olivia sees Laura and Alexis at the MetroCourt. She says she’s opening the ballroom in January. She wants to have an inaugural celebration, since she wasn’t able to last year. Laura says she might not have one this year, and not to count her chickens before they’re hatched.

Diane and Drew show up at Alexis’s office. Alexis asks if it’s an ambush, but Drew says Diane is representing him and Kim; they’re going to fight Oscar’s case. Diane says, as his parents, they have Oscar’s best intentions at heart, and she doesn’t think it should go any further. Alexis believes she’s right, but she’s not dropping the case.

Sam isn’t sure it’s right for her to get involved, and Kim asks, why not? Sam says if it’s possible that it will leave him brain dead, she understands. Kim says, all treatment comes with a risk. He’s a child, and looking at the worst case scenario. Sam also understands that it’s his risk to take. Kim thought she would understand, but Sam says she does, more than Kim knows. Years ago, Jason had a brain tumor. Not cancer, but it would have killed him. Because of where it was, surgery came with the possibility of becoming brain dead. Jason wasn’t afraid to die, but he was afraid to live in a bed, hooked up to machines. He refused to have surgery. He wanted to live out the rest of his life with her on his own terms, and he’s alive. She begged him to have the surgery. She wanted him to live; she loved him. Kim doesn’t understand why she won’t help, and Sam says she didn’t force him. It was his choice. He knew the risk and decided. That’s what Oscar is asking for. Kim says Jason is an adult; Oscar is a child, and this is his only chance to keep on living. Sam had said they were family because of their kids, and asked if she could help. Kim doesn’t need hand holding or a casserole. She needs Sam to help save their son, and ask Alexis to talk sense into Oscar. Sam says Alexis wouldn’t have taken the case on if she didn’t think she could handle it. There’s nothing Sam can say. She doesn’t have that kind of influence As much as she hates to admit it, she thinks there might be one person who does.

Oscar looks through Charlie’s window. Julian comes out, and asks if he shouldn’t be in school. Oscar noticed he has a help wanted sign. Julian says the position is full time, but Oscar says he’s sixteen; it’s legal for him to go to work. Julian says Oscar’s mom would have his head. Oscar says Julian asked if he could help, but he was lying – just like everyone else. Julian tells him, hold on.

Olivia hopes there are no hard feelings, and Laura can leave the last campaign behind. She hopes Laura comes to the ball in a few weeks. It would also mean the world to Ned if she’d offer her endorsement. Laura says she can’t, and Olivia guesses the water isn’t under the bridge. Olivia leaves, and Carly says she was being gracious. She’s surprised Laura turned her down. Laura says she can’t endorse Ned if she’s running against him. She’s officially announcing that she’s a write-in candidate for mayor of Port Charles. Carly gives Ned credit for revitalizing the commerce, but social services are slipping through the cracks. People will be thrilled that she’s running again. Carly asks how much Doc told Laura about her time in Ferncliff.

Cameron comes home, telling Elizabeth there’s been a change in plans. Elizabeth says Carly mentioned he’d been spending a lot of time with Josslyn. He asks if she was talking about the pep rally. Josslyn brought everyone and he went as a friend. It’s what they are. Elizabeth asks, what about Oscar? He told her that they broke up, but she says it’s not that cut and dried. She tells him, try to be sensitive to Oscar’s feelings, and he wonders why she’s asking that all the time. Why isn’t she sensitive to his feelings. She says he doesn’t want to do something he’ll regret. He says, what’s to regret? and she tells him, go wash up.

Oscar and Julian shake hands. Kim walks in and says Oscar didn’t come home. She was worried. Oscar says he’s good, and jets. Julian says Oscar really does love her; it’s just a phase. She’s not so sure. He thinks she could use a cortado. If it’s any consolation, Julian will keep an eye on him. He just gave Oscar a job. Contingent on him staying in school. Kim says he has no idea what he just did.

Drew tells Alexis that as parents, they know what’s best. Alexis understands, and he says not to patronize him. He hopes she understands she’s enabling Oscar’s refusal of the only treatment that can help. Alexis says he feels powerless due to his age and illness; he has no control. She hopes to give him a sense of control and peace by allowing him to express himself. She thinks he deserves that. Drew says, not at the expense of his own life. Alexis says, if she doesn’t do this, Oscar will go to Scotty, who will turn it into a circus. He’ll make it a national debate, using the notoriety for his own benefit, and Drew’s son get lost in the shuffle. She’ll keep it private and respectful. Drew says, it won’t matter if Oscar is dead in a few months because he turned down the chance to save his own life.

Julian asks what he did wrong. Oscar might as well be there. If his teenage rebellion means getting a job, it’s probably a good thing. Kim says Oscar wants to prove to the court he can be self-sufficient. He wants to be emancipated. He’s suing to have control over his medical treatment. Julian knew it was serious, but had no idea his life was at stake. Kim says his only chance to beat it is if they win. Julian hugs her.

Drew says he’s willing to take it to the Supreme Court if necessary. She’s looking at it as a test case on legal ethics. They’re looking at it as parents, and want to give their child the best chance to save his life. He storms out, and Alexis asks Diane to tell her that she understands. Diane does, but says as mature as Oscar appears, he’s still a child. It’s his parents’ role to ensure he’s given the best chance at life. Alexis says he hasn’t been given a choice. Who knows what he would decide? Diane tells her she’s in for a big fight, and she’ll fight with everything she has. So will Alexis, and Diane says she expects nothing less.

Laura is shocked Carly was forced into treatment without her consent. And the horrible nurse who signed for her to get the procedure; it was fraud. Carly says she’s lucky she had a friend who looked out for her and got her out, but there was another patient. She never saw his face or heard his voice, but he tapped messages in Morse code on the wall. Laura asks, what messages? and Carly says, SOS, he was being held against his will. Carly wonders what if he doesn’t belong there any more than she did? Laura thinks maybe she can help. She wants to take a tour of Ferncliff. She’d love to have Carly come with her, but if it’s too painful, she understands. Carly swore she’d never go back, but if someone is being held against their will like her, she’ll make an exception.

Elizabeth asks Cameron why Carly was asking questions about Josslyn and Oscar. Cameron doesn’t know. He goes upstairs, but comes back and asks if Elizabeth is okay. She says she is, it’s just that a friend of hers is going through a hard time. He know it sounds random, but he loves her. He knows he doesn’t say it as much as he should, but he does. She says she loves him so much, and hugs him.

Outside, Diane is glad Drew waited. He hopes he didn’t make things harder, but Diane says she and Alexis understand each other. The deck is stacked against Alexis until Oscar can prove he can support himself without parental assistance. He’s an unemployed teenager, and she hopes the court dismisses it out of hand.

Oscar walks into Alexis’s office, saying he finished up one. He got a job. What next? Seriously? A job at Charlie’s, that’s not bartending, is going to pay the bills? Sign me up.

Julian tells Kim that he’s sorry. He didn’t mean to make it worse. Maybe he should tell Oscar the deal’s off. Kim says he’ll just get a job somewhere else. She’d rather have Oscar here with him; someone she trusts. He can’t believe Alexis is taking this on. Kim asks if he thinks she’s doing this because they’re together, but he says, not for a second. She’s not petty like that. Kim thinks she still has lingering feelings for him. He hopes so. Kim says she’s desperate. She tried to get Alexis to back off, and went to Sam. Sam told her the only person who might have influence over Alexis is him.

Tomorrow, Nina suggests Sasha make Port Charles her home, Oscar wonders if Julian has other motives, and Spinelli has intriguing information about Margaux.

The Real Housewives of Dallas

D’Andra meets Jeremy at a photo studio. She loves working with him. She says the Hard Night Good Morning product was named for her. Now that her mom is retiring, it’s the first step in rebranding. She still wants to go with the original idea, but at forty-nine, she has good skin. She does look amazing without makeup. She says she’s going to be the face of the product. An eighteen-year-old holding the product isn’t a testimony to how well it works. She hired her husband for the shoot. She loves his work, and the price is good.

Kameron is at the grand opening of the Elizabeth W boutique. She was asked to help host the opening party. She met Elizabeth through a charitable organization. She knew Kameron is a fashionista, and has friends in the charity world. She knows women who would camp out to buy her clothes.

Cary asks LeeAnne how last night went, and LeeAnne says, heavy. She’s supposed to be planning a wedding, and D’Andra called her fake, saying she and Rick lived separate lives. Carly asks how long they’ve been together, and LeeAnne says over nine years. Carly says, that’s a long time to fake something. She can’t do it for thirty seconds. People need be more conscious of their words. In her interview, Cary says she’s past the drama from when LeeAnne hurt their family, but the irony isn’t lost on her that Brandi and D’Andra are making her relationship public. She hopes LeeAnne realizes how much it hurts. LeeAnne says when she pointed out that drinking is the only thing D’Andra does with Brandi, she asked if LeeAnne was calling her an alcoholic. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says if she showed up at a charity event sloshed, she wouldn’t be going to many. Nobody wants a drunk at a charity event. Cary tells her not to insert herself into the situation. She won’t win. LeeAnne says it will all come out in the wash. It always does.

D’Andra tells Jeremy that she stopped talking to LeeAnne. LeeAnne said she has a drinking problem since she’s been out with Brandi. She says there were only two instances of them drinking; her birthday, and a charity event. Jeremy says it’s none of her business. D’Andra says it’s childish. Childish and immature is how LeeAnne deals with things.

LeeAnne tells Cary that Brandi and D’Andra are bullying her. No one else has a problem with her. Brandi keeps insisting LeeAnne is unhappy, and jealous of D’Andra. We flash back to Brandi getting in LeeAnne’s face at the prom. LeeAnne says with them accusing her of all this sh*t, it can only be so long before people are saying D’Andra is drunk and an alcoholic. Cary says those are big words. Drink less; talk less. Get TF out of the way. She wonders why D’Andra invited LeeAnne to the cooking weekend, but LeeAnne says D’Andra’s mother invited her. In Dee’s interview, she says she thought they could spend some time mending fences, and there will be other people there.

LeeAnne thinks at some point she’s going to have to address the issue. In her interview, she says she spent high school with her head in in a locker, crying, because girls are mean. She doesn’t want go back in the locker. Kameron thinks LeeAnne needs to take a breath, but keep poking the bear, and it will bite. Cary hopes it doesn’t get to that.

Cary’s father put an article in a Danish newspaper to find their relatives, and cousin Camilla wrote to her. She’s a musician who works with her husband, and is having an album release in Copenhagen. She invited Cary, who wants to go. Her dad did a lot to reconnect with the family, so if she can do that, she might have a stronger relationship with her father. It’s important to him. She and Mark go over his schedule, since he’ll have to go to Zuri’s spring program. She thinks it would be fun to bring her girlfriends, and Mark thinks she should. He’ll go next time.

Cary FaceTImes with her parents, telling them about her plans to go to the concert. Her dad says her grandfather would be happy. He’s thrilled she’s making a connection. Cary says he’s tearing up, and going to make her cry. Her dad says her grandfather would probably have a tear in his eye too. Mark says it’s the best conversation Cary has had with her dad since they’ve been married.

Stephanie thinks she and Travis should get drunk and sloppy. Travis is going over the notes from Harvard, and she says she always wanted to date a Harvard man. In her interview, Stephanie says when he was gone for three weeks, she was almost a loony tune. She doesn’t like to be by herself. She deals with depression, and doesn’t want feel anxious or in a dark space. In Stephanie’s interview, she says she’s been on and off antidepressants and she sees a therapist. She’s trying to be healthier. She says nothing bothers Travis, and he tells her he has an eight hundred page book to read. He’s going to read it one page at a time, and that’s how she’ll deal with him not being there – one day at a time. In her interview, she doesn’t want this to change their dynamic. She doesn’t want him to come home and think he’s married to the village idiot. They talk about their ten year vow renewal. She says ten years is enough time, but it’s not so long that you look like Shar Peis getting married again. Travis says, ten years at a time.

Dee is hosting the cooking lesson at her best friend Marian’s house in Cedar Creek, so she doesn’t mess up her own. In her interview, D’Andra says her favorite thing, besides her husband, is cooking. It’s great for anxiety and stress, which she’s had a lot of this year. She tells Marian that she’s not really talking to LeeAnne, but she wants today to be more about fun and food. It’s been stressful lately. Dee says she and Marian used to fight, and Marian asks what she means by used to. In D’Andra’s interview, she says if Dee and Marian can get through their fights, there’s hope for her and LeeAnne.

LeeAnne and Rich arrive. In her interview, LeeAnne is hoping this is Dee’s way of telling her that she sees what’s going on, and thinks there’s a possible resolution. Dee tells everyone that men love good cooks, and the old adage is true – the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. I’d like to add, a woman’s too. We all love good food. In LeeAnne’s interview, she loves Dee’s idea that food is how you keep men happy. Hers is… never mind. She makes a gesture, and we’ll just leave it there. Dee says D’Andra says it’s her fault she has a weight problem. In her interview, D’Andra says while growing up, food was an escape. Who diets in fourth grade? I slowly raise my hand. She says she’s not a size two salad eater. Dee gives D’Andra an apron that says, queen bee. LeeAnne says she can finally be queen. We flash back to the great queen debate at Beaver Creek. In D’Andra’s interview, she thinks her mom is sending a message to LeeAnne not to mess with her daughter. If she says so. The rest of the guests trickle in.

Jimmy is Kameron’s mother-in-law, and the matriarch of the Westcott family. Kameron is being groomed to take over one day. Kameron has brought her along. She says Jimmy is a fantastic cook and could have her own restaurant, but Jimmy waves away the compliment, saying, that was back in the day. In her interview, LeeAnne says she’s one of a few powerful woman in Dallas society that you wouldn’t want to cross. They’re making a meatloaf, and Dee starts by lining the pan with bacon. I think I’d have a bigger weight problem than D’Andra, and I don’t even like bacon. We learn that peppers are male and female; the female has four bumps, and the male, three. What difference it makes remains a mystery. Marian puts an entire bottle of ketchup into the meatloaf. D’Andra says they argue all the time about how much should go in, and LeeAnne wonders who would need so much ketchup? Dee instructs everyone to mix the meatloaf with their hands.

Kameron asks about Cary’s event. In her interview, D’Andra says it’s the elephant in the room, and she has to get it off her chest. She asks if LeeAnne thinks she’s an alcoholic. LeeAnne tells her that she never said that. She says she was concerned about her drinking too much with Brandi. D’Andra says that’s not what she heard. LeeAnne knows, and says she wishes Brandi would appreciate the other aspects of D’Andra’s character, other than being a drinking buddy. Kameron says nothing wrong with having drinks at an event, but it depends on the level. LeeAnne said Brandi was swaying. LeeAnne concurs, saying she was bobbing back and forth. We flash back, and yep, she was. D’Andra doesn’t remember it that way.

Dee asks LeeAnne, come and talk to Mama Dee. In her interview, LeeAnne says Dee is someone she’s always looked up to, and whose opinion she values. Dee has told her she’s like a second daughter. Dee asks how it worked out, and LeeAnne says she talked to D’Andra at Cary’s opening. She explained how hurtful it was for D’Andra to say she and Rich lead separate lives. It’s like saying he’s cheating. She doesn’t think she and Brandi understand the damage they cause. She and Rich spend all day together, and sometimes she goes out to a charity event and comes home. She wants Brandi to appreciate other aspects of D’Andra, instead of just looking at her as a drinking buddy.

Jeremy thinks whatever the girls are arguing about is bullsh*t. Rich says it will get worse before it gets better. That’s how the girls are. They have to go all the way to implosion. Jeremy is glad he has a penis. Rich says he’s glad Jeremy has a penis too.

Kameron tells D’Andra that she’s just saying be cautious. D’Andra says she’s almost fifty. She’s not going to worry about what people think of her. If she wants to play drinking games or day drink, she’s not affecting anyone’s life. Kameron says personally, she doesn’t care, but she doesn’t trust others not to talk. Two seconds after telling Brandi something, the whole world knows.

LeeAnne tells Dee that D’Andra has a lot of beautiful sides, but Brandi only wants to appreciate the side that gets drunk. Dee says she worries, since D’Andra’s father was an alcoholic, and he’s dead. She’s always warned her. LeeAnne says her grandmother warned her because there’s alcoholism in her family. In LeeAnne’s interview, she thinks Dee’s hearing her, but ultimately blood is thicker than water, and she’s water.

Jimmy tells D’Andra it’s a conservative city, and people talk. Kameron says LeeAnne cares and loves her. It hurts them if people talk about her, and the truth is, they do talk. Jimmy says if you march to a different drummer, you’re going to get criticized. D’Andra wonders why she can’t just do the things that make her happy, if she’s going to be judged anyway. Jimmy tells her LeeAnne is her friend.

Dee tells LeeAnne not to let it destroy the friendship. That would be ridiculous and stupid. She’s seventy-seven, and knows about relationships. They hug.

Jimmy says it’s impossible to stay on the road straight down the line. Whatever that means. Kameron has a friend she was counseled not to be around. Their reputation is awful, and someone might think she’s like that. In her interview, D’Andra says she knows why Jimmy is here. To warn her about Brandi, and her reputation, which is getting soiled. She wonders if it’s a warning about her friendship with Kameron. In Kameron’s interview, she says that Jimmy is like mama bear and protects her friends. She tells D’Andra, be careful.

With Bruin in tow, Brandi goes to a jewelry store with Travis to pick out something for Stephanie. She was there to help with the engagement ring ten years ago. Travis says Stephanie wants an eternity band. Brandi thinks ten years is a lot, and feels like they’re getting old now. In her interview, Brandi says ten years is a big deal LeeAnne can’t get to one. Really? She says she’s known Travis for twenty years, and he dated some winners. When Stephanie came along, Brandi told him that he was going to marry her. Stephanie depends on him; he’s her rock. She thinks it’s beautiful, and he gives Stephanie support, but she needs to feel comfortable about him being away. Travis orders a $41,500 ring.

The meal is complete. They sit outside, and the guys sit at their own table. LeeAnne says there are six sticks of butter in the mashed potatoes. In her interview, D’Andra says she’s in need of some emotional eating, and got it in. Dee gets up, and says, friendship and food go together. Life is short. One morning her husband kissed her goodbye, and said, see you at dinner, and she never saw him again. Every moment together is a miracle. They should select their friends wisely. You never know when you say goodbye if you’ll be saying hello again. She loves them all, and thanks Marian. LeeAnne says it touches her heart, and makes her a little sad. That she’s there should show D’Andra that she’s not willing quit on the friendship. She’s there. Say something.

Jeremy is a military photographer, and has awarded with Military Photo of the Year seven times. A mural of one of his famous photos is being unveiled, marines breakdancing in Africa. In her interview, D’Andra says when they were at the cooking lesson, it wasn’t the time to voice her opinion. Jimmy is an elder, and you don’t call them out for being wrong. Kameron was wrong to bring her. She doesn’t bring her mother to a dogfight; she fights herself. She’s pissed at Kameron. The speech about friendship got to her, so she invited LeeAnne and Rich. They need to talk one-on-one, and see how it shakes out.

Rich makes it for the unveiling. He says LeeAnne was going to try, but she’s at a fashion show. D’Andra understands Brandi has a baby, but LeeAnne chose to go to a fashion show. Stephanie says it’s a special moment. She and Travis have two of Jeremy’s photos hanging in their house.

Kameron says it was fun cooking. D’Andra says she thought she’d gotten a warning from Jimmy because she didn’t behave. It sounded like a warning about their friendship. Kameron says they were just telling her to be cautious because people are talking. D’Andra says it was hurtful, and she felt attacked. In her interview, Kameron is disgusted that D’Andra is even bringing her mother-in-law into the situation. To assume it’s an attack is mind-boggling. Kameron says Jimmy knows a lot of people; she’s not someone you want to piss off. D’Andra asks if that’s a threat, and Kameron says she’s trying to protect D’Andra from a trainwreck. Sometimes the truth hurts. In Kameron’s interview, she says D’Andra’s been wild lately, and people are talking. Kameron is offended, saying she’d never attack D’Andra. D’Andra says what she does is no one’s business. Kameron has had enough

Cary follows Kameron out. Kameron says she’s leaving. D’Andra is being a crazy bitch, saying Jimmy was being offensive. Cary says, talk to her. D’Andra asks Dee why they attacked her. Dee says, who cares? People talk. She’s learned how to work with it. She tells D’Andra not to feel embarrassed or upset. Let people what they want. In her interview, D’Andra says, it’s hard to walk away, and say you don’t care. Kameron tells Cary she’s done with it. People said mean hurtful things about D’Andra, and she defends, and gets treated like this. And disrespecting her mother-in-law? Peace out. Kameron gets in her car, and says, this is freaking insane.

Next time, Cary asks the girls to Copenhagen, Stephanie and Travis renew their vows, and Cary thinks the trip might be a disaster.

Below Deck

Ross tells Chandler that Rhylee can’t take instruction. Chandler should talk to the captain; nip it in the bud. Chandler wants to get through the charter, then do what they need to. Like the impetuous baby he is, Ross goes to the captain himself. He tells Captain Lee it’s not his place to say what he’s saying, but Rhylee doesn’t seem to know what’s happening in front of the guests. He thinks there’s a break in communication. In his interview, Ross says it’s frustrating. There’s no direction, and it’s making them all look bad. The captain is impressed by Ross. He knows what needs to be done, when the bosun should have the answers.

Kate calls around for local dancers and musicians. Adrian asks her if she wants to try something he’s making, and she says it’s going to be the first charter where she gains weight. In Kate’s interview, she says they’re throwing a luau. There will be dancers, fire throwers, and music. It will be spectacular. Josiah is her favorite stew she’s ever had. Rhylee has no regrets about how she dealt with Ross. They were in a dangerous situation. She’d rather he be upset than someone get injured. Ashton tells Ross there’s a Tahitian beach party tonight. Chandler is taking a nap. In his interview, Ross feels badly. He’s never thrown anyone under the bus before. It proves how frustrated he is.

Caroline tells Kate that she had issues with Chandler last night. He said he’d help, but when the time came, he went to bed. Kate thinks Caroline doesn’t understand that he has more responsibility. Usually the lower deckhands help with that. She agrees that 4:45 is too late to stay up. In her interview, Kate thinks it’s because Chandler didn’t give Caroline any attention; not that he didn’t help.

Ross says he’s just trying to pull his weight, and provide for his son and his son’s mother. It’s his motivation. Kate tells Adrian that Caroline is obsessed with Chandler. Adrian says she always looks like a deer in headlights; it cracks him up. Caroline tells Chandler that she was totally wrong, and misunderstood what their joint role was. She apologizes. In his interview, Chandler has no idea what she’s talking about. He doesn’t thinks she knows where she is.

Captain Lee says he’ll be having dinner with the guests. Everyone changes to their blacks, and Kate decides to take Caroline with her for the picnic. They go ahead, and set up. Kate tells Caroline that she should have a baby with Chandler. If they conceive it on the boat, they can name it My Sienna. In her interview, Caroline loves everything about that idea, except everything about that idea.

Ross outs himself to Rhylee, saying he told the captain about a breakdown in communication. Captain Lee wanted him to be specific, and he mentioned her name. He’s sorry; he doesn’t know why. She asks what he said, and Ross says, nothing bad. In her interview, Rhylee says, are you effing kidding me? What has she done besides her job?

The guests go over to the beach with Josiah. Kate says, it’s a lot of work finding local musicians where you don’t speak the language, while you set up dinner on an island you’ve never been to. The guests arrive, the music starts, and they say it looks amazing. Kate is amazing. Captain Lee agrees. Adrian says one of his favorite nicknames is Merlin. He likes to do concoctions, and all of that is coming out in this dinner. Primary Alan asks Adrian to leave with him. He’s giving him all the tip money, and taking him.

Chandler says he’s getting some shuteye. In Rhylee’s interview, she says she only gets about five hours of sleep a night, and it’s effed up.

Kate asks if Josiah can hula. Caroline goes back with Ross to do turndown. When they get to the boat, Ross calls Chandler, but Rhylee says he’s on break. On the island, the native dancing starts. In her interview, Kate says, one of the great things about yachting is that you experience different cultures with the guests. That’s all she really wants to do. The fire dancers throw fire around.

Chandler and Caroline talk about traveling when the charter is over. Chandler says even though his dad is in the charter business, he’s jealous about the places Chandler has been, and he’s only twenty-eight. Caroline enjoys his company, but is being guarded. The guests head back. In his interview, Captain Lee says he’s never attended anything that came off like this. He’s blown away.

Chandler tells Ross to knock off for the night. Ashton can go too. Chandler sees all the crap left to clean up from the picnic, and radios Rhylee to meet in the beach club. He asks if she has this. In her interview, she says she wants to crash. She’s tired, but knows the junior crew get the sh*t jobs at the end of the day. Ashton tells Ross there’s no downtime. No one has had a break when they’re supposed to; it could be scheduled better. Rhylee is exhausted, and fed up with the boys. It’s wearing on her. I note that Chandler seems to get plenty of sleep.

Kate tells Caroline it went well. Caroline thinks it was more cohesive than the first charter. She says Kate and Josiah clearly have a strong connection, and she feels left out. She wonders if Kate thinks she’s ridiculous. Kate says Caroline is crazy, ridiculous, amazing, and finny. She’s the perfect third stew. In Kate’s interview, she understands why Caroline might feel left out, but she can sit with them. They’re not mean girls. This is why she doesn’t like threesomes. Someone always feels left out.

The crew prepares for the last morning of the charter. Anchor is locked, breakfast is served, and one guest says they’ll have no reason to eat after this. Nothing will taste good, and she’ll be in full depression. The crew changes to their whites. The captain wants to sync the fenders, which is a fancy way to say drop all the weights at once. When they dock, the guests don’t want to leave, but they have to. Alan says it’s the best charter they’ve ever done. He was blown away. Danyelle thanks them from the bottom of her heart. Alan takes out an envelope, saying, good tip, and another, saying, spectacular tip. He gives them both to Captain Lee. The crew applauds. Alan and Danyelle declare their love for each other.

For the past year, Caroline’s focus has been on her mom, and she can’t make friends or form relationships. Rhylee is feisty and intelligent, and she relates. While they’re changing, Rhylee complains about only getting five house of sleep. Caroline knows about Ross saying there’s a lack of communication. Rhylee says she knows how to communicate. Chandler calls for help with the luggage, and she says she’s changing, per instruction. He asks if she couldn’t see what they were doing. In her interview, she says he keeps talking about being boss. How about giving instructions beforehand? She gets some clothes on and goes to help.

Caroline knocks on the penthouse door (aka Kate and Josiah’s private bunk). Kate says it’s her penthouse too; it’s the interior penthouse. She feels badly because she and Josiah are always laughing together. They have yachtie shorthand. She wants to make an effort to include Caroline. Josiah says he and Kate are a perfect fit. They’ve both mastered the RBF.

Rhylee is tired of how she’s not allowed to speak unless she’s spoken too. Ross tells her she’s doing a great job, but she says she’s not comfortable talking to him about feelings. It’s tip time.

Captain Lee says everybody did a good job. The guests wanted a home run (a baseball reference – shades of the Mediterranean), and they did it. The food was a hit, Kate elevated the bar, and the synchronized fender drop was perfect. Alan wasn’t lying. They got $22K or $1820 each. Ashton says, yes, please. Party time. They have the night off. In his interview, Adrian says money doesn’t have that much value in his eyes. Of course not. The captain wants to see Chandler in the wheelhouse. Do as much as they can today, before they go out and wreck themselves, or rather, have fun.

The captain tells Chandler to have a seat, and asks how things are going with the crew. Chandler says everyone is trying help each other, but there’s always backlash to what’s said. An expression or comment from Rhylee on the back end. In Chandler’s interview, he says he’d be at his wit’s end if he was the captain. He’d fire her. He tells the captain that her attitude is piss poor. Captain Lee asks what he’s doing about it. Chandler says he doesn’t think they have the time to wait for a change or deal with it. In his interview, Captain Lee says Chandler has a hard-on for Rhylee, and not in the Biblical sense. He has his mind made up that she won’t work out, but all he sees is that she’s doing her job. She’s just hard to get along with. If Chandler wants him to get rid of her, he’s not doing it. He tells Chandler that they don’t have that luxury. It’s his issue to solve. One of his people felt there’s a breakdown in communication. He suggests a deck meeting before each charter, and schedule people who work best together. He’s going to need a clear line of communication so there’s no confusion. In his interview, Chandler says he’s never had a problem like this. Whoever went to the captain, should have come to him first. It makes the department look bad, him in particular.

Josiah and Kate have champagne. Kate wishes Caroline and Chandler would have sex. Josiah thinks Rhylee and Ashton would be like two crocs fighting over a ham hock or roadkill. On deck, Ashton suggests they knock off early. Chandler says they can be efficient tomorrow.

Josiah tells Kate every time they say Adrian is an alien, he doesn’t deny it. In her interview, Rhylee says she and Ashton have chemistry. She’d like to take it further, but she’s having fun flirting.

The guys sit outside and have a beer. Josiah asks if anyone thinks Chandler should hook up with Caroline, and Chandler wonders, what’s up with that? Josiah thinks they’re flirty. In Chandler’s interview, he says he likes girls who are down to earth and easy going. We’ll see. Josiah asks what Chandlers type is, and Chandler says, normal. They laugh.

Everyone gets ready to go out. Chandler says it was a tough charter. He’s hoping there are no issues tonight. The crew goes to a local lounge. They order espresso martinis, and talk about what they’re doing after the charter. Food comes. When they’re done, they have a shot. Ashton thinks Rhylee is naughty, but wants to be careful. Getting involved with a crew member can be complicated. Just ask Hannah.

Ashton asks what time they want to head back; he doesn’t want to piss everyone off. We flash back to him holding everyone up last time. Caroline goes out for a smoke. Chandler follows, and Kate says if they conceive a baby on the boat, she wants it named Sienna Kate. They go back to the car. Ashton says he’s had seven espresso martinis, and he’s still tired, He needs to drink more. Most. Uneventful. Night. Out. Ever.

Back at the boat, Rhylee and Caroline have dessert in the galley, until Chandler horns in. Rhylee leaves them alone, but nothing happens. I stick with my original assessment of the evening.

Rhylee teases Caroline that she and Chandler ate the cake like Lady and the Tramp. There’s a debate as to who the Tramp is. Kate and Josiah are wasted. Josiah says everyone is boring, and brings some ramen to Kate. She asks who he’d fired if he could. She’d fire Rhylee; she’s a moron. He loves Caroline, but thinks Kate needs to talk to her. Kate says they can’t go through another charter with so much talking . Caroline knocks on the door, and tells them she heard what they were saying. Kate tells her to come in, but Caroline says they’ll talk tomorrow. In her interview, Caroline says that they claim not to be mean girls, but they were talking behind her back. It’s upsetting, and becoming an effed up charter.

Next time, Kate wonders what’s wrong with Rhylee, the guests are disgustingly obsessed with social media, a used condom is left on a nightstand (eww!), and Caroline asks to see a doctor.

👉 Always On Point…

She has happy resting face. You know who has those? Lunatics. And Labradors. – Kate Chastain, in regard to stew Sierra, Below Deck, season four

⚾ Star was not on tonight, because, World Series.

🏁 I’m almost at the finish line of this overwhelming week, and I’m hoping I didn’t make too many editing mistakes. I haven’t had a chance to open that box from Oriental Trading yet, so I’m also hoping there wasn’t a huge mistake and it’s full of candy corn.

🏆 So Close…

FinishLine

Oct24

October 23, 2018 – Oscar Prepares for Divorce, a Little Lucci, No Doesn’t Mean No to Charles, Deck Excuses & Longest

Posted on October 24, 2018 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Franco and Elizabeth watch the clouds in the park. Elizabeth can’t stop thinking about Aiden, and wondering what he’s afraid of. Franco says his teacher had come good ideas for how to draw him out of his shell. Elizabeth wonders how, as a mother, she can’t see what’s happening.

Kim apologizes for ruining Drew’s time with Oscar. Drew tells her it’s fine; it’s just hard to watch Oscar push them away. Kim says they’re his parents. He needs them, and needs the drug trial. It’s not negotiable. Drew thinks it’s important to give him space, and all the freedom they can now, in case they have to take it away.

Oscar asks if Alexis is really going to liberate him from his parents. She tells him the word is emancipation, and it’s more complicated than that. She’s willing to help, but he has to acknowledge, win or lose, it will come at a cost. It might break whatever bond they have. She’s seen it happen for a lot less.

At the MetroCourt bar, Ava looks at Griff and Kiki’s picture in The Invader. She orders a double.

Nina is glad Sasha decided to stick around. Sasha tells her to thank her ex. Valentin walks in.

Laura looks at not-Doc’s list, and says, Ryan’s victims. She wonders what he’s doing with that. Standing behind her, not-Doc was wondering the same about her.

Jason brings Kristina back to the townhouse, and Sam asks how much she’s had to drink. She says she’s not drunk, and Jason says, enough to lose her car keys. She says she was looking for her phone to call a car. Sam says she was all alone in the park, drinking. Kristina says she was contemplating her habit of making bad decisions. Like the bad decision Sam recently made. Sam says she’s not the one in park getting hammered. Looking at Jason, Kristina says she’s letting a grade A hunk go to waste. They obviously want each other.

Nina tells Sasha, Valentin does have a certain je ne sais quoi. She tells Sasha to pretend they’re talking, and Sasha says, they are talking. Nina makes like Sasha has told the funniest joke ever, and Valentin approaches the table. Nina says she’d introduce them, but Valentin knows Sasha already. He makes pleasantries and moves on. Sasha says Nina is totally into him, and asks why they split up.

Ava sees Griff and Kiki walk in. They see her too, and Kiki says, oh hell no. Griff asks if she wants to relocate, but she says if they retreat once, they’ll be doing it for the rest of their lives. She takes his arm, and Ava tells the bartender to hold her drink. Ava says she didn’t know Griff was a film buff, and wonders how long it will be before they cheat on each other.

Elizabeth wonders why she didn’t see it. Franco jokes that it’s no wonder; the boys are practically raising themselves. It’s obviously her fault. She tells him it’s not funny, but he’s trying to point out how absurd she sounds. She’s a terrific mother. She asks why she didn’t see it then. He says she’s terrific, not all-knowing. She says that’s what kids need; the gift they can give. Kids think that nothing can go wrong. They have that freedom because their parents are in control. Not all kids are so lucky.

Oscar tells Alexis this isn’t a temper tantrum. He’s not doing this to escape curfew. He wants to take control of his life; however much time he has. She says she’ll start prepping his case, and he has to get his life in order. He needs to start living independently; get a place to live, and a means to pay for it. He says, speaking of that… and she tells him not to worry about her. They’ll figure something out. She suggests he not tell his parents that he hired her; hold off until his affairs are in order. He says keeping secrets are how they do things; not him.

Drew asks Kim if Oscar has always been this stubborn, and she says, this, from a man who was court marshalled for disobeying a direct order. He says that was cleared up, but she says there was another one, but he came to his senses and backed down. He hopes Oscar inherited the good stuff. Oscar comes back, and Kim asks if he wants to talk about it. He says they’re not forcing him to do the trial. He’s divorcing them.

Not-Doc closes the door. Laura says, Kevin… and he tells her that’s his name, don’t wear it out. He said her name, but she was too busy snooping to hear him. She says she was trying to leave him a note. She didn’t like how they left things unfinished. She would have been out of there already, but the list was on the front of the pad. She asks if they’re the names of Ryan’s victims, and he says her memory is a marvel. He eyeballs the letter opener on the desk. She says she’s worried about him. She thinks the renewed attention to Ryan and his crimes is affecting him. She suggests he talk to a professional, but he says he doesn’t need help. She says they all need help sometimes. He says she’s just going to keep nagging, isn’t she? She says she’s worried about him, and he says his mother worried herself right into an early grave. She thought Ryan killed their mother, and he says, he did. He stabs her in the stomach with the letter opener, and says, just like that.

Laura asks, why? and he tells her to hush. Her troubles are over, and he’s free to reunite with Felicia. Elizabeth comes in, and sees Laura bleeding. Not-Doc says, it’s not what it looks like, and Elizabeth screams. No big surprise, Ryan is only fantasizing. Not-Doc says seeing someone would never work. Sometimes he thinks no one could understand, and he wonders if he was any kind of brother. Laura says he did what he could. Ryan went down a bad path. Not-Doc says he was ineffective, and Laura says Ryan was very sick, and in the end, beyond help. Not-Doc says he was concentrating his thoughts on the victims, not Ryan. That’s what the list is about. Laura says Felicia is on it, and swears she’s not his victim. He says, she’s not a victim per se, but it’s people Ryan had hurt. Laura says he left off Steve and Audrey. Not-Doc says they should have them over for dinner. Laura tells him, Steve is dead, and he says, of course. Forgive him. He got caught up in the past, and Steve’s presence is still strong at GH. There’s a knock at the door. It’s Ned, who I sometimes forget is on this show.

Sasha apologizes, saying Nina’s divorce is none of her business. Nina says she might not give an answer, but Sasha can ask anything. The divorce is a sore subject. Sasha says she won’t bring it up again; it’s not like he’s her birth father. Nina says, Silas was her birth father. What happened is a sad story, but there’s a silver lining. She calls Kiki over. Griff wonders who Nina is with. Kiki has no idea, but anyone is better than Ava. Ava tells her not to walk away, and Valentin suggests Ava leave her alone. Ava says he’s not doing much better, since Nina refuses to see him.

Franco tells Elizabeth that Aiden is having a hard time, and just needs extra attention. Elizabeth says she overlooked him, but Franco says, it’s tough being a kid. They’ll help him through it together.

Drew says, Oscar is divorcing them? Kim asks what he’s talking about, and he says he’s taking them to court. He’s getting emancipated, and living on his own. He’s going to support himself, and make his own decisions. They can’t force him to do anything. Drew gets that he’s mad, but this isn’t going to solve anything. Oscar disagrees. The one solution is court; it’s the only way. Drew says they can talk it out, but Oscar says it’s his life. Kim thinks it can’t possibly be legal, and Drew asks if Alexis put this in his head. Oscar says she’s his lawyer.

Kristina says Sam and Jason are hot for each other; everyone knows it. Do something about it already. She means have sex. Sam tells her that she’s going to find herself sleeping elsewhere. Kristina says they’re in that sweet spot where there’s no angst or drama. They’re happy with each other, and need to quit stalling. Put themselves back together like everyone knows they want to.

Nina tells Kiki that Silas was Sasha’s father, which makes her Kiki’s sister. Kiki is blown away, and Sasha says, it’s a lot to take in. Kiki says she didn’t know him well, and sits down. Sasha says she’s sorry for Kiki’s loss, but he’s just a name to her. Kiki must miss him. Kiki says she does. She’s sorry Sasha didn’t get a chance to know him. Sasha says she likes Kiki’s hair, then thinks she just made a stupid comment. Kiki says she likes Sasha’s hair too.

Ava tells Valentin that Nina will never take him back, but he says, fortunes change; some quicker than others. Nina thanks him for getting Sasha to stay, since she screwed up her first meeting with her daughter. Ava says, her daughter? and Nina says the daughter she had with Silas. She lived.

Ned tells Laura, welcome home. She asks how he’s enjoying being mayor, and he says it’s fulfilling, but exhausting. Cleaning up man-made disasters is hard. He’s glad she’s here to hold him accountable. Not-Doc asks what brings him by, and Ned says his brother. He suggests when the interviewers and bloggers come calling to ask him to relive Ryan’s reign of terror, he politely decline to comment. They need to move on, and leave Ryan where he belongs – in the grave. Not-Doc thinks perhaps Ryan is due for a resurrection

Sam says she doesn’t answer to Kristina, and while Kristina is living under her roof, it’s her rules. Go take a shower. Kristina goes upstairs, making waving gestures as she goes. Sam doesn’t know what say, and Jason says, there’s nothing that needs saying. Sam says Kristina was alone, drinking in the park. She thought she could handle her. Jason asks if she mentioned she’d been talking to Parker, and Sam says, that explains a lot. Nothing is worse than breaking up, even if you’re doing it for the right reasons. What you can’t see is that life goes on.

Drew asks if Alexis is really doing this? and Alexis says she’s taken Oscar as a client. She knows it’s upsetting, but if they decide to get an attorney, have them contact her. Kim asks if she’s aware of what she’s doing, and that Oscar is sick. Oscar says he told her everything. Kim says the medical trial that he wants to avoid, is their hope of shrinking the tumor. Alexis knows he was kept in the dark. She has enormous sympathy, but understands his desire for autonomy in regard to his body. She might do the same if she was in his place. Drew says she’s not, and Kim says she doesn’t know what’s right for their son. Alexis says she might argue that no one does, and Kim slaps her across the face. She doesn’t give a damn about Alexis’s legal perspective. She needs to look at it as a mother. It’s not a matter of abstract law; it’s life or death. Alexis is well aware of that, and she’s sorry. Oscar asks if that’s how they’re doing this, and walks away. Kim tries to go after him, but Drew holds her back. She says Oscar is her kid. She has rights. Elizabeth tells her not to cause trouble for herself. Drew says if it gets taken to trial. Kim says, assuming it will make it there, and flies out of Charlie’s.

Sam thanks Jason for coming to Kristina’s rescue. Too bad he can’t fix the rest of her life. Jason thinks she’ll be okay, and Sam says, she won’t be a relationship counselor. Kristina calls down that she’s getting water, and tells them, don’t be naked. Jason says that’s his cue; she’s got this. Kristina comes down, asking if she’s evicted. Sam says, not this time, and hands her the same coffee cup I use every day. She says whether to tell their mom is another story

Ned tells not-Doc and Laura that it was wishful thinking to think he could quash (yes, it’s a word, and he said it) talk about Ryan. He’s already talked to Lulu, who’s heading the story in The Invader. There’s no denying Ryan’s existence or place in history, but they don’t need Doc or Felicia to tell the story. Laura says they want to make it about the victims rather than Ryan. Not-Doc says he assumes the publication will control the final product with editing. Ned says if nothing else, Port Charles will be shown as a fine community. Laura asks Ned why she hasn’t seen anything about him running for reelection, and he says his campaign is minimalist. Why spend money when he’s running unopposed. Not-Doc says, unless Laura changes that.

Ava is shocked that Nina was in a coma for twenty years, and the baby survived. Nina says, she did, and she’s getting to know her half-sister. She asks to talk to Valentin in private. Ava watches while Kiki and Sasha laugh.

Nina thanks Valentin. He says she doesn’t owe him anything except an update. He asks how it’s going, and Nina says it’s better than their first meeting. Valentin tells her to just be herself.

Kiki understands Sasha is overwhelmed. She says, Nina is a good person, and not to let her energy put Sasha off. Sasha says she has a life waiting in Chappaquiddick, but has a life here she never dreamed of. She’s decided to stay for a few days, and Kiki says she’ll show Sasha around. Sasha says maybe Kiki can take her to a place less formal, where she can kick back and find trouble to get into. How about that bar Alexis used to troll?

Valentin tells Nina that he thinks Sasha would have come around with or without him. Nina is glad she didn’t have to find out, and thanks him.

Ava looks at the picture of Griff and Kiki again Griff says for what it’s worth, he’s not out to hurt her feelings. She says she hopes they’re happy together. Griff says she hopes they’ll be miserable, and she says, as they both deserve. He understands that she hates him, but she and Kiki still care about one another. Things might be broken, but they’re not beyond repair – not yet anyway. He leaves, and she calls him a sanctimonious bastard. She’ll show him broken.

Kristina asks if Sam is going to rat her out to their mm. Sam doesn’t want to, but doesn’t want to enable Kristina either. Kristina says the problem with a sober mom, is that you can’t get drunk without someone yelling, addict. Sam says Kristina admits she was drunk. Kristina says she was frustrated. Their mom was giving her more helpful career path suggestions. Sam says she worries, and Kristina says she controls. Sam says she could talk to Alexis, but Kristina says, don’t bother. Sam says, so they had a fight, and Kristina called Parker. Kristina says Parker is moving on with her life. She’s stuck there.

Jason sees Kim, and asks if she’s okay. She says she’s not okay, and not going to be. And she has no energy to chitchat. She apologizes, saying she does have something she’d like to ask. Does he have any influence with Alexis?

Oscar tells Alexis that he’s never seen his mother do something like that. Alexis says, it felt practiced. She understands how Kim feels, but she can handle it. She’s on board as long as he is. He wonders why he wouldn’t be, and she says that was just a taste of how the fight will be. His mother loves him, and wants him to live. Is he prepared for how much he’s going to hurt his parents? They’re going to fight just as hard.

Not-Doc tells Laura to throw her hat in the ring. Ned says he looks forward to working with her, but the ballot is closed. Unless she waits four years. Laura expects he’ll hear about it on his radio show. He says he’s all in, at 7 pm on Thursdays. He’ll be ready for her. He leaves, and not-Doc asks Laura who Ned thinks he is, telling his wife not to run for mayor. He’s a pompous, condescending, blowhard politician. Laura says he defeated Alexis, but not-Doc says he swooped in at the last minute, mounting a writing campaign. His heart broke last year when she had to drop out, and he’s not alone. She’s a hero to a lot of people. It’s undemocratic to deny her a chance to be elected. Laura says, it’s a massive undertaking. Not-Doc understands all the time and energy, and how it will take her away from him. But it’s for the greater good. If it means uplifting the city, he’ll take the hit.

Sam agrees to keep it to herself, as long as Kristina knows drinking is not the way to get her life back on track. Kristina says, duly noted, but what is? San says she’ll let Kristina know when she figures it out.

Kim knows Oscar told Jason about the tumor. He’s says he’s sorry. She knows he got Oscar to call them, and thanks him. He says she’s always thanking him for things anyone can do. She says, not everyone could get through to Oscar. He did. She wonders if he has the same influence with Alexis, but he doesn’t think he has any. She tolerates him, but doesn’t approve of him. Kim doesn’t approve of Alexis. If she doesn’t back off, she’ll be helping Oscar to make a decision that will kill him.

Franco tells Elizabeth, you never know. Maybe Alexis is just playing the long game. Elizabeth is thinking about the whole family as well. Maybe she convince Oscar to back down. Drew says, that’s a great theory, but he’s pretty sure Alexis is going to do her best to get Oscar what he wants.

Oscar tells Alexis that he’s willing to do what it takes. It’s his life, and he wants to live it on his own terms. Alexis says it’s not going to be an easy road for him. He’s going to have to show the court that he’s self-sufficient. He might not be able to achieve that if he goes home. He asks if he can’t stay with her, and he says it would undermine the case. She tells him, one more night won’t compromise things. She doesn’t want him on the streets. He says he may have an alternative.

Nina says she’s not succumbing to Valentin’s questionable charms, and goes back to the restaurant. He says, all in due time.

Sasha wonders what the best place is to dance. Griff asks Kiki if they should reschedule their date. Kiki introduces him to Sasha, who tells them to go and have fun. Griff asks if she’d like to join them, but she says she has Kiki’s number; they’ll catch up tomorrow. Sasha and Griff shake hands, and when he and Kiki walk away, Sasha stares at his butt. Ava sees. Nina asks Sasha how it went, and Sasha says, firmly in the plus column. Ava talks to herself, saying, Kiki and her new sister have the same taste in men. She can work with that.

Tomorrow, Olivia tells Julian not to blow it, Kim needs Sam’s help to save Oscar’s life, and Laura is thinking of running for mayor again.

🐻 She Won a Stand-Off With a Bear

For those who would like a little Erica in their life.

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The Haves and The Have Nots

Candace asks how Charles got in her room. He tells her that his detail is on the top floor and got him in. She asks what he wants, and he says, congratulations would be nice. She knows he’s President, but he says technically, President Elect. She asks if he shouldn’t be in Washington, and he says he wanted to see her. She says she doesn’t want to see him. He tells her the room’s been swept, and her phone is scrambled until he leaves. She’s been a busy girl. They got her out of jail, and she’s been running a ring from there. A man fell to death who was after him, so she did them a favor. They have surveillance across the street. The body in the Maxwell case was inadmissible, but she wouldn’t give up her brother, and pinned it on Jeffrey. She’d make a good candidate. She asks, for what? and he says, First Lady. She says she has no desire, and tells him to get his ass out of there – now. He says, that’s not how it works. She’s been chosen. He’s chosen her. She threatens to give a committee all the information, and he says, that’s not how the machine works. She has a lot to learn. He asks if he slaps the sh*t out of her, will it make her change her mind?

She’s like, what? and he says if he slapped her to the floor, would she love him? She asks why he’s saying that, and he says that’s what she’s used to; what she likes. She likes the foolishness of being abused, and the death and destruction. He comes along, offering her a chance of freedom, and she insults him. She doesn’t want it. He asks, why? and she says, he didn’t want it. She wants him to leave, but he insists she hear him out. He told her had opportunities. He was hooked up with a lot of women; boring, tired, typical. He wants her. She has enough danger and unpredictability to keep him interested. Candace says it doesn’t make sense that he’d want her, and he says it shows what she thinks of herself. She has no idea what real power is. She’s excitement for him. Not a toy, but a beautiful, exciting woman. He’s been watching her; studying her. She’s angry about her son. Candace tells him not to talk about her son, and Charles says she carries his ashes in a suitcase. She says, he’s been through her things? He says she hasn’t even grieved him. Let him help her. He touches her arm, and she smacks his hand away. She says she is angry. Her son didn’t deserve that. He was innocent. Her mother says it’s on her because of the choices she’s made. Does he believe that? He says, yes, but he’s giving her the opportunity to get away from this pain. She says no, but he’s not accepting that. Not until she tells him why.

Candace says there is something very wrong with him. He has the world fooled, but he’s asking a former escort to be with him. He’s President Elect, and there’s something very wrong. She doesn’t trust it at all. Charles says there’s nothing wrong with him. He asks what she wants to know, and she says, it doesn’t matter. She’d have no way to check. One thing she’s learned is not to trust something if it doesn’t feel good, and this doesn’t. He’s hiding something, and she doesn’t want to be a part of it. She knows it in her gut. He asks if she wants him to walk out and leave her with all this, and she says, yes. He says she won’t be able to contact him soon. There will be a Whitehouse monitor to see who comes and goes. She says, good; it will be over for her. He says if she wants it to be. She does, but he says she’s going to change her mind before he leaves. She tells him, don’t count on it. He says he’s not leaving without her, and walks out.

At the Iron Bone, Mitch hears Mama Rose is getting upset. Mitch says he needs to talk to her. He’ll explain, and everything will be fine. One of the guys tells him that she won’t be there until the afternoon. In the meantime, Benny is still marked. Mitch asks if they can’t put a stop to it, and he’s told that’s not how it works. When Mama Rose says it’s off, it’s off. Everybody looking for Benny. Mitch freaks a little, and one of the guys asks if he’s fruity. What is it with this kid? Mitch tells him to watch his mouth. The guy says Benny owes the money, with interest. Mitch gets up to make a call, and the guy asks if he’s tweezing his eyebrows. Nice group.

Benny gets Mitch’s call at the bank. Mitch says they’re still after him. Benny says he gave Mitch the money to give to them, but Mitch says, they want the interest. He’s waiting on Grandma Rose. She’s the only one who can call it off. He tells Benny not to be stupid. Benny says he’ll try to get the money; let him work on it. Mitch tells Benny to let him know what he comes up with.

Benny comes back to the desk, and puts the pen back. He says he’s not signing, and Hanna asks the officer to give them a minute. She leaves, and Benny says he’s not signing it. Hanna says he let Candace get to him again. He asks, what if someone is after her? and Hanna says, she’s lying. And if she did, she made her bed; she has to lie in it. Hanna is giving the money back. Benny knows damn well how Candace does this, and wants to keep it. She lies and lies and lies, stolen from people, got own baby killed, and he wants to keep it. She knows she raised him better than this. She’s failed the both of them. She saw the pictures, and saw what Candace did to him. Benny says maybe he’s into it, but Hanna says she does this all the time; risking their lives, people looking for her. It’s not right, and he’s not standing by her side this time. She tells him to sign the papers, and he says, no. He leaves, brushing past the officer, who says, sorry. Hanna asks if there’s no way she can do on her own, but the officer says, no. It will sit there until they have both signatures.

Landon comes into Candace’s room with some gowns, and a woman who introduces herself as Adeline Mayfield. Landon says she’s managed every crisis brilliantly to get Candace in this position. Candace says she’s not going through with it. Landon says she thinks she has a choice. Adeline asks if she can see Candace’s body, and Candace asks how much money she has. Adeline tells Landon she needs a lot of work, and he says tell him about it. Candace says she’s sitting right there. Another woman is there, and Adeline says Barb will make sure she dresses appropriately. Adeline looks in the closet, and says her wardrobe has to go. Landon says he told her; spandex and glitter. He tells Candace that no one is looking unless she does something wrong. She’s to make Charles look good. He thinks the inauguration will be a good time for people to see her. Adeline says it gives her time wot lose a few pounds. She asks if Candace has considered Weight Watchers, and Candace says she loves bread. Adeline says that’s a problem. Candace says they’re insane, and Landon says, politics is insane. As long as Charles was running, it was fine for him to be a bachelor with kids who lost his wife. It was a great story, but Americans want him married now. She’s been chosen. Candace says she’s not marrying him. Landon says she didn’t make that choice; politics did. Charles needs a wife. They wanted a sweet, Southern girl, but he wanted an urban, ghetto, ex-gangster, crazy bitch. It sounds even crazier to him. She says she’s not going through with it; she’s not interested. They can act like they don’t hear her, but she’s a bitch who knows how to scream. He says she’s doing this. It’s happening, and it’s going to be great for her. So do it. He leaves, and she says, oy. Me too. It’s not like Candace has an ounce of fat on her.

Hanna goes to Kathryn’s, and says she’s not good. She still has the money. Benny won’t sign it over. His sister got in his ear and head; she showed up at the bank. Kathryn doesn’t know what to say. Jim appears, and asks where his damn money is. Hanna says her son refuses to sign it over, and they need both signatures. Jim pushes Kathryn out of the way, and Kathryn smacks at him. He asks what Hanna is doing with the money, calling her bitch. Hanna says she’s grown; don’t talk to her like that. He says she currently has $8 million of his dollars, that don’t belong to her. She knows that, and will get it back to him. He says it’s his son’s inheritance, and he wants it back. Wyatt pops out, and says, Hanna has his money? Jim tells him to go to his room; this doesn’t concern him. Jim says if Hanna won’t talk to her son, he will. Hanna says, no, he won’t. Jim says don’t tell him what to do, but Hanna says her son is off limits. She’ll talk to him. Kathryn tells Jim that Hanna said she’d handle it, and he asks how well that’s working. Hanna tells him not to threaten her or her son. If Jim hadn’t been laying with her daughter, they wouldn’t be in situation. Jim says he wasn’t laying with her; he was screwing her for money. It’s what you do with whores. She shouldn’t have blackmailed a judge. She put herself in a situation she didn’t understand. He tells Hanna to get out, but she says it’s not his house. She quits. Kathryn says she needs Hanna, and Jim says, let her go before she drives off in their dead daughter’s car. He tells Hanna she better be damn sure to bring back every cent or she has no concept of what’s going to happen. Hanna says it’s the last time he’s going to threaten her or her son. She leaves, and Kathryn follows her.

Kathryn asks Hanna to wait. Hanna says she’ll do her best to get the money. She’ll bring the car back, and get out of the house. Kathryn says she’s not Jim, but Hanna says she’s married to that SOB. He keeps threatening her son. Kathryn says she’ll talk to him. She promises nothing will happen to Benny. Hanna needs to go. She quits. Kathryn says she can’t. Hanna says she doesn’t want the car. Kathryn can keep it, and she’ll be out by the end of the month. Hanna storms down the driveway, and Kathryn goes back in the house.

Derrick is coming up the driveway, and asks where Hanna is going. She says she’s catching the bus, and he asks, what happened? He tells her, get in; she needs to calm down. He gets out, and she says she just came from the Cryers, and Kathryn’s triflin’-ass husband. Her damn daughter took his money, and put it in Hanna’s joint account with Benny. He won’t sign, and she needs to walk to the bus. He asks where her car is, and she says she left it. She’s about to go back to the house and get out. Derrick tells her, take a deep breath. She says she doesn’t need to take anything, and he tells her to breathe. She says this has nothing to do with her. She didn’t do this; Candace did. He tells her, it’s okay, but she says, no, it’s not. She doesn’t mean to take it out on him. He suggests he bring her home, and she says she doesn’t have a home. Kathryn doesn’t want to put her out, but she can if she gets mad at her. She can’t count on that. He says let him drive her. She says she’ll catch the bus, and he says he’ll follow. She starts waling, and he gets back in the car.

Kathryn asks Jim if he had to do that. He says she ain’t seen nothin’ yet. He’d better see the money. She calls him an idiot and an a-hole. He says he knows when someone is trying steal. Upstairs,Wyatt calls Candace. She says, Wyatt who? and he says the man whose $8 million she has. She tells him get off her phone, and he says he has something for her. He heard she got the money from his dad. Good for her. He’s not getting it, and from the sound of it, she isn’t either. Her mother was here, and her brother won’t sign. He doesn’t know how she got it, but she can get more. His mother has more accounts, and credit cards. She says, he’s telling her this because… He says he hates his parents, almost as much as she hates her mother. She says she doesn’t trust or like him, and he says, same for him. He doesn’t know how she did it, and she says because he’s an idiot, and disconnects. He calls her a bitch.

Veronica goes to the Artesian bar, and sees RK. She wants a hot, steamy cup of coffee. She gives him a small shopping bag with a shirt for Jeffrey, by his favorite designer in his favorite color. Jeffrey has moved in with his dad, but don’t worry, he’ll get to Jeffrey. She slides an envelope across the bar. It’s his first payment. He looks at the check, and says she’s got confidence in him. She knows he can do it. She pours her hot coffee on his arm, and he jumps away, asking what’s wrong with her? She says it was an accident. He needs to go to the hospital, and tell them he’s been burned. The hospital where Jeffrey is. He’s there with his dad now. I can’t believe RK is just standing there, instead of at least running water on it. She says she’s counting on him. She knows he’s got this. When he leaves, she asks for vodka. Not that cheap sh*t either. I hear you, girl.

David tells Jeffrey, go home. He wants the information on Erica’s family. Jeffrey says he will, but wants to stay there a while. He loves David, and asks if he’s okay. David keeps rubbing his chest, and says it’s tight. It’s nothing. He’s been laying around too much. Jeffrey says it’s too soon to be moving; relax. David says Jeffrey always brings out the best in him.

At the desk, Madison’s phone keeps ringing. The other reception nurse asks who it is, and Madison says, nobody. She says he must have a stalker. He says he should be so lucky. It keeps ringing, and he finally turns it off. He goes into David’s room, and Jeffrey tells him David’s chest is tight. Madison says he’ll have a doctor check his EKG. David asks how coffee was, and Jeffrey says David is embarrassing him. David says, that’s what dads do.

Outside the room, Madison tells Jeffrey that Justin called ten time. He didn’t answer. He asks if he can talk candidly, and gives Jeffrey a pamphlet on domestic violence. Jeffrey says he’s not in that; he’s a guy. Madison says, and? It can happen. He wanted to be friends, and now that he found out they’re both gay, he really wants to be friends. He doesn’t think he has a chance with that guy around. He’s known guys like him. Jeffrey can’t do anything with that guy around. Jeffrey doesn’t think Madison knows anything, and Madison says he knows the look on Jeffrey’s face when Justin comes around. Jeffrey says, what look? and Madison says, like right now.

Like magic, Justin is there, and says they seem chummy. Jeffrey asks if he doesn’t have somewhere to be. Justin asks if Madison doesn’t have somewhere to be, and Madison makes himself scarce. Justin says Jeffrey’s other friend got him suspended. Jeffrey says he doesn’t have to be there. All Justin cares about is being there. Jeffrey tells him, go home, and Justin says, to a place Jeffrey has never seen? If Jeffrey promises to come over, he’ll stop showing up. Jeffrey says he means following him. Justin says he’s being there for Jeffrey, because he cares. Jeffrey says he can do that by phone. Justin says he can’t because – the alarm goes off in David’s room. Doctors rush in, and Madison tells Jeffrey that he can’t come in.

Jeffrey asks, what’s going on? David flatlines.

Next time, David goes into cardiac arrest, Charles and Candace go out on the town, and Madison and Jeffrey share a kiss. One more episode before the half-season finale. If we must call it that.

🚣 Stay tuned for tomorrow’s rambling recap of Below Deck, where Chandler once again proves what a tool he is, and Ross proves that he’s a junior tool. This has been an especially tough week, since I’m on evening dog duty, and trying to get everything in place for Halloween. I put a surprising amount of effort into Halloween for someone over the age of twelve. Now where’s my checklist…?

🚶 Yep…

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Oct23

October 22, 2018 – Alexis Makes a Decision, OC Jamaican Invasion Day Two, a Welcome New Show & Says It All

Posted on October 23, 2018 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

In the park, Oscar calls Alexis, and leaves a message. He asks if she’s thought more about taking his case. He sees the selfie of Josslyn and Cameron. Josslyn approaches him, and tells him, happy birthday.

At Charlie’s Julian asks Kim how she’s holding up. She says everything is good, knowing he’s still there for her. He asks if she wants to talk in private. She’s meeting someone, and says, maybe later. Drew comes in. He and Oscar are meeting for Oscar’s birthday, and she decided to join them. She says they’ll see how it flies.

Outside of Charlie’s, Alexis sees she’s missed a call from Oscar.

Kim tells Drew that Oscar can’t avoid her any longer. She loves him, and isn’t going anywhere. Drew understands, but thinks Oscar might feel ambushed.

Alexis sees Kristina behind the bar, and says she want to talk about something that will affect Kristina’s future.

At the hospital, not-Doc calls to check on his patient, Todd Wilson. He says that’s good news. He’s glad the new medication is keeping him calm. Laura approaches him, and he says it’s a nice surprise. She tells him it’s her first board meeting since before she left for France. It was challenging, but she thinks it was a success. She asks if he wants to go for a drink, and he says he’d love to, but has a lot of work. She suggests dinner, but he’s monitoring a sleep study. He’ll see her at home later, okay? She says it’s not okay. Something is going on, and she’s not leaving until he gives her some answers.

Carly naps on the couch, and dreams of not-Doc tapping on the table at The Floating Rib, just like her neighbor at Ferncliff. She moves on to telling Doc about the Morse code, and him advising her not to engage. A lot of the patients are violent. Next, she dreams of the patient tapping on the wall, telling her that he’s being held against his will. She wakes up, yelling, no! Sonny comes in, and she says she was dreaming about a patient at Ferncliff. She never knew his name, but he was tapping messages in Morse code. Sonny is surprised she knows Morse code, and she says she got an app on the burner phone Jason gave her. She told Doc about it, and it must have left an impression. The other night, she walked past him at The Floating Rib, and he was tapping on the table. Sonny thinks it seems random, and guesses it left more of an impression than she realized. That’s why she had the dream. Things linger in the subconscious. She hears a knock, and jumps.

Not-Doc tells Laura, nothing is going on, unless being busy counts. She says he’s been busy since she came back, it’s like they’re still on separate continents. Scotty sees them, and says it’s good see her. She tells him it’s not a good time, but not-Doc says he has to get back to work. Scotty gives him a heads up that he was interviewed about the Ryan Chamberlain murders. Not-Doc wonders, why him? and Scotty says he represented Felicia. It’s good publicity for his practice. Not-Doc asks if he’s sure it’s good. If memory serves him correctly, Scotty lost. Scotty says, win some, lose some. Not-Doc leaves, and Laura asks if Scotty wants to go for a drink.

Kim tells Drew they don’t know if this might be the last… She has the right to celebrate with her son. Drew says Oscar might now interpret it that way. She says he’s interpreting everything the wrong way. She’s tried to be patient, and not show anger, but she’s not letting him throw his life away.

Alexis tells Kristina that she has a former client who’s an accountant. Kristina wonders when she gave Alexis the impression that she wanted to be one. Alexis says he’s really an actuary, and Kristina asks why Alexis can’t let her figure it out by herself. Alexis says she can, and it didn’t work out well in Eugene. She tells Kristina that she has no idea why she says things like that. Kristina says she has made awful life choices, because she keeps pushing back at Alexis. If she lays off, maybe Kristina will make the right ones. Alexis’s phone dings. It’s a voicemail from Oscar.

Josslyn tells Oscar that she’s on her way to a pep rally. He says she was never a football fan, but she says that was before the d-line cheered them on at the last volleyball game. She’s returning the favor. Besides, Cameron is friends with some of the football players. She’s going with Cameron, but he can come too. Oscar would rather not be the third wheel on her date. She says it’s a pep rally, but he says, no. She says, so he’s really going to be alone for his birthday? He tells her that he’s got plans. As a matter-of-fact, he’s running late. Go team, or whatever. When he’s gone, she says, happy birthday, Oscar.

Kim tells Drew the reality is, they don’t have time to wait for Oscar to come around. They have to make the best decision in his best interest. He needs to be in the trial.

Mike tells Carly that he didn’t mean to spook her. Sonny asks why he knocked, and Mike says it’s polite for a guest to knock. Stella says they talked about this. This is where he lives now. Carly asks Mike for help in the kitchen, so she’ll have a snack for Josslyn when she gets home. They leave, and Sonny tells Stella that Mike seems a little off. Did it not go well on the first day?

Cameron meets Josslyn, and she chides him for always being late. He says he wasn’t going to skip soccer practice because he has a fake girlfriend waiting. She tells him that she saw Oscar. It was awkward and embarrassing, and he keeps looking at her like he wants to tell her something, but it’s probably just her imagination. She gives him a team shirt that matches hers. She says if they’re going to make it believable, they have to do it right. She wants him to show his Panther pride, and paint his face. That’s a no, but he offers to paint hers. She tells him not to make it look hideous for their selfie.

Oscar arrives at Charlie’s, and asks why Kim is there. She says she’s never missed one of his birthday celebrations, and she’s not starting now. He says, it makes sense. It’s probably the last one. He tells Drew thanks for ratting him out. Drew says they wanted to spend some time with him. Oscar says they want to pretend this already hasn’t gone to hell. He’s dying, and doesn’t want anything from either of them, but the right to live his life the way he wants.

At the MetroCourt bar, Laura tells Scotty it’s been way too long. Scotty asks if they’re doing this because she’s trying to make her husband jealous. She says she wouldn’t do that, but he says. there seems to be trouble in paradise. Laura says something is bothering her. Doc has been avoiding her since she got back. Scotty says, long distance relationships can be sketchy. Of all people, Doc should be sympathetic. During his last marriage, at the end he was off dealing with patient. Laura asks, what patient?

Not-Doc starts to make a list, writing numbers down the page. Alexis walks in, and he calls her Miss Davis. She says she supposes she deserves that. It’s what happens when you miss sessions. Maybe she did him a favor with the anniversary of the murders coming up. Everyone is talking about it. He says it’s a shame she never had a chance to meet Ryan.

Stella tells Sonny that she’s happy to report Mike thrived. It was good that he got out. He could have a conversation with a wrong number. She says the slip up is because he’s been on all day. Carly and Mike come back. Carly says the last time she gave Josslyn chips, she wanted crudités, so she could have something healthy. Josslyn doesn’t take after her. She says she’ll walk Stella out. Sonny asks Mike what he really thinks of the place, and Mike says he liked it. He also liked knowing he could come home. At the door, Stella tells Carly that she knew Sonny was concerned, but thought they were on the same page. The place was great; the perfect fit, and Mike responded well. Carly says it’s only temporary, but Stella thinks he will be in a long term facility eventually. He’ll need round-the-clock care. Stella thought Carly understood that more than anyone. Has something changed?

Alexis expected a lecture on avoiding, and not-Doc asks, is she avoiding? She says she avoided an argument with Kristina until she meddled in her life. She doesn’t like that Kristina is a bartender at Charlie’s. She’s better than that. Alexis found an entry level job, and when she told Kristina it was available, Kristina blew up. Not-doc wonders why she reacted like that, and Alexis says she’d promised not to meddle. She knew what she was doing, and did it anyway. Unpack that. Not-Doc looks at his notes, and asks if she thinks it’s somehow connected to her father.

Scotty tells Laura that Lucy had been prepping for the Nurses’ Ball, and all of a sudden, Doc was missing. He turned up in Seattle, seeing a patient. It wasn’t just once; it was weeks, then months. He made his patient a priority, and it didn’t sit well with Lucy. Laura is well versed in that part of the story. Scotty asks if she thinks he’s stepping out? She says, no, but it’s clear he’s struggling with something. It started about two weeks before she got home. He was late in returning phone calls, and sounded distracted. It got worse when she came home. She believes it’s because of Ryan.

Alexis says she barely knew her father. She never saw him; they barely had a connection. All of his attention went to her brothers. And by attention, she means he controlled them. What they read, what they studied, what they wore. They had no freedom. If you asked Kristina, she’d say Alexis treats her the same way.

Kim asks Oscar to sit down, and have a conversation about the future. She won’t tolerate the disrespectful attitude any longer. Oscar sits with them.

Kristina tells Julian she’s taking a break; she needs some air. He looks puzzled. Outside, she calls Parker. She makes small talk, saying she should have called sooner. She was thinking about Parker today. She says Parker didn’t have to pick up if it was a bad time. She can tell Parker isn’t alone.

Drew asks what’s on Oscar’s mind. Oscar wants to make his own decisions about his health. Kim asks what that entails, and he says anything he wants. Like dropping out of the trial.

Kristina asks why Parker answered if she’s on a date. Parker is at a faculty mixer, and Kristina says, now she’s embarrassed. Parker sounds happy, and she asks if things are going well. Kristina says she’s doing great. She’s super busy, catching up friends and family, and a new career she’s excited about. She’ll tell Parker some other time. She ends the call, and wipes tears out of her eyes.

Not-Doc wonders why it’s difficult for Alexis to let Kristina live her life. Alexis thinks it’s no surprise. She coddled Kristina into a state of arrested development. She doesn’t want Kristina to feel like she’s being controlling. if anyone should know how that feels, it’s her. Her father made life altering decisions for her. Not-Doc says, do tell. Alexis says she got pregnant in boarding school. He made her have the baby, and made her give it up for adoption. He didn’t consider her feelings at all. The stakes are different, but she and Kristina want the same thing. She says Mikkos did to dictate own life. She trails off, and not-Doc asks, where did she go?

Julian tells Kristina that she’s not going to make much money tonight. She looks like she could use some free time. He walks away, and she decides to leave. She looks at the tequila, and puts it in her bag before she goes.

Kim tells Oscar they worked hard get the spot in the trial. There are many people who would love to be in his place. Oscar says there will be more coming up, but Kim says they can’t afford to waste the chance. He says there’s no we; it’s just him, and he doesn’t want to waste time before the tumor kills him.

Josslyn and Cameron do cheers in the park. He says the other team is bigger and has a better record. Josslyn says, they’ll be playing not to lose, while their school will play to win. They have the mental advantage. If you want something bad enough, you fight for it. They take a selfie, and she tells him to look more enthusiastic. They take another one.

Kim wishes there was no risk of failure, but she can’t say that. If they do nothing, he’ll die. With the protocol, he has a chance. Oscar says, or die sooner. Drew says Kim isn’t just talking as a mother; she has a doctor’s perspective. Oscar says he doesn’t need advice from a hypocrite like Drew.

Carly tells Stella that she knows it’s not a permanent solution, but they can reevaluate down the road. Stella says the thought of a full-time facility seems to affect Carly. Carly says it reminds her of Ferncliff. Stella assures her, it’s nothing like Ferncliff. Carly says she’s projecting, when she should be taking action. Stella asks what she’s planning on doing.

Kim tells Oscar not to speak to his father like that. Oscar says Drew was upset that a medical procedure was done without his consent, and now he has no say in what happens. Drew says, that’s different, and Oscar says not from where he’s standing. Drew says, let them handle it; don’t throw away this one chance. Oscar wants them to let him do it his way.

Alexis tells not-Doc that she has a young kid in a serious situation. He has a critical decision to make, but he’s underage, and his parents want to make the decision for him. Not-Doc asks how she feels about it, and Alexis says she feels badly for him. She thinks the only thing she can do is give him a sense of peace and dignity. Allow him to express what he wants.

Laura says she felt Doc wanted to leave his brother in the past and respected that, but maybe she underestimated how much Ryan and his crimes affected him. Scotty asks if she’s going to get a shrink to shrink the shrink. She says she’s going to remind him that he has a wife he can confide in.

Not-Doc taps Morse code as he makes notes.

Sonny is glad Mike had a good time at the day center. Mike says it reminded him of camp. Like he used to go to in the Catskills, but no swimming hole. Sonny says, thank God, and they laugh.

Carly tells Stella that she was assured changes were made, and the bad staff fired, but what about the patients? The ones who had no Jason to help or no resources for a lawyer like Diane. They need someone to step up – her. Stella asks how she’s planning on going about it. Carly has no idea, but she’ll think of something. Stella says compassion for those suffering mental illness is a major priority in social work. If she can help, let her know. Carly thanks her for helping with Mike. Stella says, he’s a shameless flirt, but she doesn’t mind.

Cameron bikes back to the Quartermaine’s with Josslyn. She asks if he wants a snack, and he asks if they have any caviar lying around. She says they do actually, and he says chips are fine. She says they’ll have to hit up her mom’s junk food stash, and tells him that they’ll go through the kitchen.

Oscar wants to withdraw on the trial on thing. Why can’t he have a say. Drew says he’s staying in the trial. Oscar says he’s tried resolving this, and it’s no use. Happy birthday to me. He walks away. Drew tells Kim that he’s sorry. Julian watches.

Sonny and Mike go out on the patio. Mike guesses autumn is officially here. It came sooner than he expected; it snuck up on him. Sonny too. Mike says they didn’t make it to the Yankee game this yea. Sonny says, maybe next year. Mike sees Cameron’s bike, and says Sonny still has it. He kept it after all these years. Sonny says it probably belongs to a friend of Josslyn’s but Mike says he got for Sonny’s birthday. It was all he asked for. Sonny says, chopper style with a banana seat (which is funny, since I had a bike like that). Sonny says Mike never got it for him. Mike says he’s sure he did. Sonny wanted it for Christmas, and he couldn’t afford it. He promised it for Sonny’s birthday… then he made a bet; a sure thing that was anything but. Sonny says he was a kid; no big deal. Mike says he remembered it, so it was. Sonny tells him, forget about it, and Mike says, don’t worry. He won’t have a choice pretty soon. Mike just can’t be in a scene without jumping up and down on my heart. They hug.

Cameron’s phone dings. He and Josslyn have fifty-three likes. Josslyn’s phone dings, and she says, fifty four, fifty five. He says she owes him a lot of potato chips. Josslyn throws some chips at him, and they get into a chip fight. Carly sees, and smiles.

Still at Charlie’s, Oscar sees the picture of Cameron and Josslyn. Alexis comes in, and he says Kristina left. She says she came there to see him.

Kristina looks at a picture of Parker on her phone. She takes a drink, and deletes it.

Laura goes to Doc’s office. Not-Doc isn’t there, but she sees his keys. She thinks he must have stepped out. She decides to leave a note, and picks up his pad. She sees a list of women.

Alexis tells Oscar that she’s been doing a lot of thinking about his case. She’s not sure him refusing the trial is the right choice, but believes he has the right to make the choice. She’ll help him emancipate from his parents.

Laura looks at the list, and says, what is this? Felicia? Not-Doc is standing behind her.

Tomorrow, Nina tells Ava about her daughter, Oscar wants to divorce his parents, and Elizabeth screams and runs.

The Real Housewives of Orange County

Night 2 in Jamaica: 90*F, 99% humidity. And no air conditioning. Shannon doesn’t know how she’s going to get ready. In her interview, Tamra says no one wants swamp ass when they’re going out to dinner. She gets on the limo bus, but Shannon and Vicki aren’t ready. They leave without them. Tamra says Emily will see fun Shannon. Gina says she’s fun Gina all the time.

It’s 9:30 and Shannon and Vicki finally get on another bus. They’re both tipsy, and bring some drinks along for the ride. A whole five minutes. They join the others. In her interview, Tamra thinks it’s rude to make people wait. She understands a little while, but this is an hour. Shannon says she’s having surgery next week, so this is the night to go. She’s having her eyelids redone, and it’s her last night to drink.

Kelly wants to show Gina her moves, like asking a guy if he has a mirror in his pocket, because she can see herself in his pants. BA-DUM-CHH! There’s some dating talk, and Shannon says she thought it was going to be a fun dinner; it isn’t. In her interview, Tamra says the conversation isn’t about her, so she’s bored. Emily thought they were getting fun Shannon tonight. Shannon says she’s never not fun, and Gina says maybe with other people. Shannon says she’s not comfortable with change, and Emily thinks Shannon won’t even give her a chance. Shannon says they had a great dinner together. We see a clip, and it looks like a very quiet dinner. Gina says she has to reintroduce herself every time they meet. Shannon starts getting animated, saying she has a lot going on; a lot of new. She starts waving her hands around, and several of the women imitate her. She says she has to make a future for herself. Emily says she has no time for Gina, and Shannon says don’t put words in her mouth. Gina says Shannon never even asks how she is or her kids are. Tamra thinks they feel she’s not making an effort, and Gina says Shannon won’t even look her in the eye. She didn’t even check on Tamra when her husband had heart surgery. Shannon asks if she’s serious. She’s trying have fun, because she keeps hearing they want fun Shannon. She says fun Emily has one glass champagne when they go out, and Emily wonders how that fits in. In her interview, Emily says she doesn’t need alcohol to be fun or make friends. Shannon says her friendship with Tamra is being criticized, and Tamra can tell them what a good friend she is. Everyone is like, come on Tamra, tell us, like it’s a scene from Grease.

Tamra stutters, and Shannon goes to the bathroom. Gina asks if she shouldn’t say the truth. Tamra follows Shannon to the ladies room. Shannon asks how dare anyone say that, when she has so much sh*t on her plate. It made her sound selfish. Tamra says she’s not being fair. Everyone has a lot of sh*t on their plate.

At the table, Gina asks if she’s not even allowed to say something hurts her feelings. Vicki thinks they should put a pin in it. In the bathroom, Shannon keeps rattling on about her divorce. Tamra says Gina is going through a divorce herself. Shannon says Gina’s husband isn’t berating her; she’s having sex with hers. Tamra gets it. It’s different. Shannon says in the beginning, she and David were having dinners together. Tamra says then she knows how Gina’s divorce will end up. Tamra tells Shannon that she thinks it’s time to flip the switch. When she wakes up tomorrow, think about what a great it will be. In Vicki’s interview, she says she’s friends with all of them. Visit her in Switzerland. That’s where she’s at. Tamra tells Shannon not to wake up with a negative attitude, and Shannon says she wakes up overwhelmed, and wondering how to get everything done. Me too. The rich, they’re just like us! In her interview, Tamra says she loves Shannon, but the constant negativity, and dwelling on things that don’t matter is getting difficult.

The ladies meet in the hallway, and Kelly says Tamra feels that Shannon makes it all about herself. Shannon says they resolved it, and we flash back to Shannon and Tamra hugging it out. Kelly says they were only discussing how she didn’t ask about other people’s lives. Shannon says, great celebration. They get on the bus, and everyone is quiet. Tamra tells Shannon that she feels Shannon is always thinking about negative things, and doesn’t think about anyone else. Shannon says she thought that was resolved. Kelly tells Shannon that Tamra said she hadn’t been a good friend when Eddie was in the hospital. Shannon says they went through this; why did she bring it up? Tamra says the girls think she never asks about them or their kids. In Tamra’s interview, she says she’s done being a punching bag. Shannon doesn’t want to talk about it anymore. In her interview, Emily says, this is the awkward bus. Very awkward.

When they get back, Vicki asks if anyone wants a nightcap, or are they going to bed? Shannon wants to wash her face, and can’t get off the bus fast enough. Vicki wants go with her, but Shannon gets testy with the camera person. She yells at them to stop following her, or she’s taking the mic off. Tamra comes out, and says Shannon has to stop this; she can’t do this. Shannon says she feels blindsided, and needs a minute; she deserves it. Tamra tells her just because someone disagrees with her, it doesn’t have to be a disaster. On the bus, Gina says someone needs to tell Shannon that she can’t behave like this. Tamra tells Shannon that she’s making a bigger deal out of it than she should; it’s not the end of the world. Everything is disastrous to her. In Tamra’s interview, she says they’ve all had a hard time with their divorces, and they’ve all had outbursts, but it’s been six months. Shannon can’t keep treating everyone badly because she’s getting divorced. Shannon whines that she needs to decompress for ten minutes. Respect her as her friend, and give her ten.

In Gina’s interview, she feels responsible for unleashing the beast that’s been chained up so tight. This has gone to another level, and she thought it was just vacation. They decide to have a nightcap. Gina says it was supposed to be a fun night. Can they have fun now? Emily says they just want to get to know Shannon, and are coming from a good place. Why does no one tell her that it’s not appropriate to scream and yell? Kelly asks how Tamra and Shannon can have a friendship if she doesn’t say anything? She wonders if Tamra is scared. Tamra says Shannon has never had to work, and in her head, she’s the busiest person ever. Kelly says she’s crying over her $13K rent when people are trying to eat. Emily says people would love to have that problem. In Emily’s interview, she says this seems like a common occurrence. Whenever things get heated, Shannon runs away. She’s seen behavior like this before. it’s erratic and concerning for her. Kelly and Tamra talk about Shannon crying every night, and calling in the wee hours. In her interview, Vicki thinks antidepressants might help. She went on them when she got divorced from Don. They got her through the bumps. We flash back to 2011. Kelly says Shannon is depressed. She thinks it has to be draining to deal with day in and day out. In her interview, Kelly can’t imagine living with her and being married to her. Emily tells Gina that she knows it was her dream to be friends with Shannon, but it’s not happening tonight.

Kelly and Vicki tell Shannon that they’ve been offered the villa next door, and it has air conditioning. Shannon doesn’t feel like packing. She’s hurt beyond. She resolved the issue with Tamra five weeks ago, but she keeps talking about it, and talked to Kelly. Vicki tells her to pack. Kelly says Shannon is being defensive. Shannon says she is because she’s a good friend. She defended Vicki to the end, and now Vicki is turning on her. Kelly says she’s not. In her interview, Vicki says Shannon hasn’t defended or stood by her; Shannon was totally against her. She’s never called, asked how Vicki is doing, hugged her, told Vicki she loved her. Vicki says Shannon told the world she was a con woman. Shannon asks if she wants to go there. I don’t know why they keep trying here. Shannon is obviously cruising down a river named Denial.

Shannon screeches that she’s a good person. Kelly says she’s going to give herself an effing heart attack. Relax. Shannon’s arms start flailing, and she says there are ten million things she should have told Kelly to relax about. In Kelly’s interview, she says there’s nothing they can say or do to calm Shannon down. Shannon says they have no idea what she’s been through, and Kelly says she’s been through it. Shannon says she doesn’t share the half of it, and Tamra says she was painted as a bad mother, and Simon tried to take her kids away. In her interview, Tamra says she’s divorced an a-hole before. Shannon calls her all day and night, crying. Shannon talks about it so much, Tamra feels like she’s a part of it.

Tamra tells Shannon that they’re concerned as friends. She’s crying every night. Shannon asks if she’s serious. Kelly says if she gets on meds, they can even her out. Shannon totally freaks, saying she’s not doing that. Vicki says, it will help; she had to take them. Shannon shrieks that this is a straitjacket intervention. I laugh, because that’s a real jump. She says she’s entitled to feel her pain. Tamra says she cries every night. She needs to just listen. Stop screaming for one time in her life, and listen. Shannon says she kept her head together to launch her business in five months. Tamra says she’s not the only one who has any sh*t, and walks out. Shannon insists she’s not sad, and asks Kelly how many times she’s said she’s excited about her life. She is not crying every night. In her room, Tamra says she can’t do this anymore. Be sad. Don’t get help. In her interview, Tamra says this has been building up. She’s been calling at 2 am when she can’t find her car, or crying hysterically because her makeup isn’t right. In Kelly’s interview, she says Shannon calls back and forth between her and Tamra until one of them answers.

Shannon asks why they’re coming at her. Kelly says she has to want to be happy, and Shannon insists she’s excited to be there. Tamra thinks she should STFU. Shannon says she’s not going on meds. Tamra says she’s going though pain. She gets it; everyone does. In her interview, Kelly says there’s nothing wrong with medication. She wises someone had some to give her, since Shannon is stressing her out. Tamra says no one can help, and no one can give criticism. Shannon says Tamra is acting like she’s a mental case, and Tamra tells her that she didn’t say that. Shannon maintains that Tamra said she should be on meds. She’s never spoken to Tamra that way. Tamra asks if no one is supposed to disagree, and Shannon tells her to keep stirring the pot. Which is funny, since for once, that’s not what Tamra is doing. Tamra tells Shannon to keep crying. Shannon says she’s going to bed.

Tamra goes to Vicki’s room. In Tamra’s interview, she says they moved to the new villa last night. Now they can bitch it’s too cold. Kelly calls Jolie. Vicki asks if Tamra has talked to Shannon, but Tamra says she has no words. Vicki tells her that Shannon was in the kitchen having vodka when she came in. It just masks the pain. Tamra is legit worried. Kelly talks to Emily, who isn’t looking forward to the hour and a half bus ride. It couldn’t get any more awkward. Gina is sorry. The crux of it was that Shannon hurt her feelings.

Vicki calls Shannon, and gets voicemail. She leaves a message that Shannon can go bobsledding and to the waterfall, or Vicki will stay behind. She doesn’t want Shannon to be alone. She doesn’t want Shannon sad or going home. It will be okay. In her interview, Vicki thinks there’s nothing worse than feeling abandoned by your friends. Although she’s hurt, she loves Shannon. She wants to show that she’s willing to make an effort to get her through this. Kelly says Shannon won’t talk to her. She’s called three times. Tamra says she’s not calling anymore. Kelly thinks Shannon is out of control. You can’t help people like that. They’re in Jamaica to have a good time. Vicki meets the girls wearing an all-lace top and pants number. In her interview, Tamra says Vicki is showing off, but did she do something to that butt? They head out on the bus with their tour guide.

Mystic Mountain is their destination. Kelly says having fun is what life is about. She knew they had to do bobsledding. Jamaica won the Olympics, and they have no snow. A convoluted conversation happens on the bus with the ladies confusing a parish being a division of land with a parish like a church. And then the guide confusing Emily saying my people in regard to the Mormons, with her saying white people. Maybe you had to be there, but I literally lol’d. Tamra says she told Eddie that she had it out bad with Shannon, and he said, finally. She’s cleared out the negative energy. In her interview, Tamra says Eddie is over it. He asked how many disasters could one person have. Shannon calls day and night. Even her kids told her to stop picking up the phone. She reads Eddie’s text to them. He’s glad she let it out. Vicki says all they can do is move on and be there for her. Gina wishes Shannon was there. Why? She will just say she’s too fat to fit in the bobsled.

There are other rides at the park. Vicki wiggles her butt, and kind of twerks. Tamra says she could watch this sh*t all day. The guide catches Vicki literally with her pants down. In her interview, Vicki says this isn’t what a professional businesswoman should be doing – or a grandmother. Emily says this is what vacation is about; twerking and smacking ass. The bobsled is similar to those rollercoasters where you sit behind one another. There are three to a car, and the first one drives using levers on the sides. I have no idea how this works. They take sky cars to the ride, and the view is incredible. When they get to the ride, Emily is one of the drivers, and her goal is to get Tamra to pee her pants. Gina is the odd one out, and in a car by herself, but she can’t get it to go that fast, and she’s pissed. She says, it’s a little creepy by yourself. They do some shopping, and Vicki wants to get Shannon a shirt. Tamra wants to get friendship shorts. Kelly is hangry. She and Emily go to get a table.

Tamra loves this Vicki. They wonder if she had a Brazilian butt lift. Tamra makes Vicki stand, and feels her butt. She knows Vicki didn’t get that doing squats. Vicki says she’s been using a booty band. I have no idea what that is, but I don’t use any bands since I smacked myself in the face with one during Pilates. In Gina’s interview, Gina says Vicki is almost sixty, and can twerk with best of them. She wants to twerk her way through life. Tamra orders a Red Stripe, which is some kind of local brew, and Vicki says, Red Stripes give you happiness in your head. I want one! That’s probably the best commercial for them ever.

Vicki says she texted a long message to Shannon, saying they all love her, blah-blah-blah, and telling her how nice the new villa is. She hopes Shannon will join them for dinner tonight. She got no response, and hopes Shannon is okay. She was not happy last night. Gina wonders again why Shannon feels bad. She has a lot of money, business deals, friends; so she’s ten pounds overweight. Get over it; she’s not bedridden. Vicki says when she was leaving for the new villa, Shannon was in the kitchen, pouring a glass of vodka. It’s her pain medicine. Vicki thinks it’s a big red flag. Tamra say she shouldn’t be drinking if she’s depressed. Gina says the emotion is so big, it’s not just about the small thing that she tried to address.

Next time, the girls climb a waterfall, Vicki wants to call the Jamaican police, and Tamra has it out with Shannon.

🐄 Following the OC Wives was Welcome to Waverly, where seven city people move to a Kansas town with a population of 600. It’s an eclectic group, from a conservative gay hairdresser with a man bun (but who is not Josh) to a democratic politician. They’ll be living and working in a city they know nothing about. They all live in the same house, but each one also has a mentor, close to being in their own field. So far, I like it. Cast member Lamar summed it up that he was hoping to get something positive, and leave something positive, and make America work. It’s a tall order, but I’m hopeful.

😵 This Sums It Up Perfectly…

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Oct20

October 19, 2018 – Marino is No Saint, Chaos in Altura, Five Simple Quotes & Doc Ponders

Posted on October 20, 2018 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Sonny tells Jason that he asked Drew about the Margaux situation. Drew is in a position to take him away from the people he loves.

Michael looks at the babies in the hospital nursery. Stella puts her hand on his shoulder.

TJ, Jordan, and Curtis have lunch at the MetroCourt. TJ says, so they’re having their reception on the Haunted Star. Curtis says anyone can have a reception at a restaurant, but a yacht is next level stuff. TJ thinks it’s awesome, and Curtis says it’s majestic. The perfect way start to start their journey. TJ asks if Aunt Stella will be there to see them off.

Maxie waits for take-out, and tells James he’s good and patient. He gets it from his father, not her. Peter comes by, and she says he remembers James; he helped deliver him. Peter says it can’t be James. The last time he saw James, he was tiny. Maxie says, he’s a beast.

Drew meets Margaux, who says she was happy to get his text. Has he reconsidered. He says he’s there to discuss why he hasn’t called the cops to turn her in.

Sonny tells Jason that Drew seems under pressure. Maybe he’s going through stuff Sonny doesn’t know about. He didn’t say he had Sonny’s back. Jason says Margaux can try all she wants, but she’s not taking him down

Maxie asks if Uncle Peter wants to hold James. Peter likes the sound of that. They talk about how big James is getting, and Peter says he’s just perfect. Maxie thinks so too. Peter tears up. It’s family, what he’s been missing his whole life.

Stella tells Michael that they don’t have to talk, but he asks her to stay. She likes seeing the little ones when she has a moment. They’re beautiful. Michael says, very.

Curtis tells TJ that Stella isn’t going to the wedding; it’s a done deal. He tried everything, but she won’t budge. It’s her choice. TJ asks if he’s okay with it, and Curtis says he’s accepting her decision, even if he doesn’t respect it. TJ says maybe she’ll come around. Curtis refuses to put his life on hold until she gets there. Jordan asks if TJ believes him. TJ says, no, and she says neither does she.

Jason tells Sonny that Margaux’s vendetta makes no sense. Sonny was eighteen and low man on the totem pole. There’s no way he could have refused. Sonny says he chose the life, and Jason says, so did Margaux’s father, and he knew better. He knew the risks, and still got caught up in it. Sonny says she’s not thinking rationally. She’s thinking like a little girl who lost her dad. Jason says they have to prove it. They have to show her that her father isn’t the sainted victim, and his own choices got him killed.

Margaux asks Drew, turn her in for what? He says she has stolen property that’s evidence in an open criminal case. He can find someone knows what talking about, like a lawyer. She says she’s a lawyer, and it’s all speculation; impossible to prove. How could he even prove she has the flashdrive, unless he was wearing a wire. She’ll says she didn’t even know what it was. Drew says, look at that. On top of everything else, the DA is a liar. She says it’s his word against hers. Why would she jeopardize her whole career? Unless it was the only way to get justice for her father. Sonny murdered him, and it’s the only way to bring him down.

Margaux says, unlike Drew, she remembers her childhood. Her father was a good man. She may have been young, but she can still see his face. He and her mom were happy. Her mother told her stories about how much he loved her, and how family was important to him. It’s not fair that he was taken away, and Sonny needs to take the consequences. He made a choice. Drew says, he made a mistake. Margaux says her father was a principled man who got involved with unprincipled people, and wanted out. He got killed for it, and Sonny pulled the trigger. It’s as simple as that, and Sonny needs to pay.

Sonny asks Jason if Spinelli said anything else. Jason says before his death, Vincent Marino leased an office; it was a big upgrade. Sonny asks if Skully signed off on it. Jason says he did, and Spinelli agreed that it didn’t look like he was trying to get out of the business. He was moving up. Sonny says unless he was working with the cops to bring Skully down. In which case, Margaux’s theory is still possible. Jason says he would have been keeping up appearance. Sonny says if Skully found out, it was game over. Jason tells him, however it happened, Margaux’s crusade is hopeless. Sonny says she’s not going to believe that. Sam walks in and says when she’s done with Margaux, she’ll have reason to.

Jordan tells Curtis that she invited Stella to dinner, suggesting they start over, but Stella couldn’t do it. She understands. She messed up. She cheated on Tommy, and set horrible things in motion, including Stella losing her nephew and sister. She can’t change the past. She can only be better moving forward/ Curtis says Jordan is amazing. Jordan says, Stella can’t get past it; she might not have either. Curtis says it breaks his heart to hurt her, and Jordan says, it’s still happening. She might never forgive Jordan, and she’ll have to live with it. TJ asks if Curtis can live with it.

Stella asks if Michael recalls their conversation. He says he thinks about it a lot; how grief sneaks up on you. Stella had said she was struggling with something; how’s it going? Stella says, terrible. She fell into the same trap, carrying around anger and bitterness, all tied up in grief. It’s a burden she wants to put down, but can’t.

Maxie gets take out, and she and Peter reminisce about James’s birth. Peter says he looks like his daddy, and Maxie says he’s her daily reminder that Nathan is still with them. All of a sudden, Maxie looks at James, and says, what is that?

Stella points out a baby that looks angry, and Michael says, or hungry. He tells her that he never showed up at the group she recommended; he couldn’t bring himself to walk in. She understands. He says, maybe he will, but she says she doesn’t care how he grieves, just that he does. He says he visits Jonah’s grave a lot, and talks to him. He talks to his brother too; it’s comforting.

Curtis wishes things were different. Stella is like his mother. Jordan says, she actually was. Curtis says without her, he and Tommy would have been lost. She gave up so much; a life of her own, a man she loved. He owes her everything. Her anger and grief are legit, but misplaced. Jordan didn’t kill Tommy or their mother. Life just happened, and Stella doesn’t know what to do with it. Jordan doesn’t want them estranged. Curtis says they’re not, and she asks when was the last time they talked. He can’t remember, and she hates being the cause of their distance. Curtis says, fine. The wedding is off.

Drew tells Margaux, be realistic. She says, Sonny killed her father; it doesn’t get more real. Drew says he was eighteen, and taking orders from an unprincipled man. He might not have had a choice. She asks if Drew thinks he regrets it, and Drew says, maybe. Margaux says she thinks Sonny was eager move up in the organization. She thinks he wanted to prove himself, and used her father to do that. Her father was his ticket to a promotion, and it worked. Look where he is. The most powerful mob kingpin on the eastern seaboard. It was a step on Sonny’s ladder to power. The worst part is that he’ll never pay. Unless the gun falls out of the sky with Sonny’s fingerprints on it, she’ll never get justice for her father’s death. But she can still nail Sonny. She can only do it with his help though. Drew says, no deal. Sorry.

Sam tells Sonny and Jason that she went old school to the library. The system is antiquated, but it works. She says obviously, Spinelli didn’t tell them that he handed the case over to her. He and Ellie had planned a vacation with Georgie, and he said Elie would remove his eyeballs from their sockets if he didn’t go. Sonny says they can’t have that. He knows she’s the best at what she does, but he’s worried about her partner. She says Curtis is a professional, and they agreed they could have exclusive outside cases, which they don’t have to share. Sonny is glad she’s on board. Jason is too (no surprise there). Sonny has to attend a tea party with Avery, and leaves Sam and Jason to stare at each other.

Michael says a lot of people have told him that the best way to manage grief is to take comfort in little moments of peace, and so far, it’s true. Stella says, good advice. Michael says it’s why he comes there. To remind him there’s still joy out there, and love and life goes on. Stella thinks it’s a wonderful way to work through grief. Michael says it’s not always successful. Sometimes he leaves feeling worse. Stella says he key word is try. Michael tell her that his cousin Wiley was born around the same time, and holding him makes him happy. He has his whole future ahead. He finds it best not to avoid or run from the bad, but take time to focus on the good. Stella thinks maybe Michael should look into social work, but he says he has his hands full.

Curtis tells Jordan it’s the only other alternative. He doesn’t want that; does she? She says he already knows the answer. He says it is what it is, but if they want to live life together, say their vows in front of people who love and support them, Stella won’t be one of those people. TJ says, it seems wrong, and thinks maybe he can get through. Curtis says, few people are more stubborn. TJ tells him about a light saber he wanted, a real movie prop. Stella told him no, until he found it under the tree at Christmas. He thinks he’s the only one who has a chance, and Curtis tells him to go for it.

Peter goes to the hospital with Maxie. She sees Michael, and says James got a rash out of nowhere. She’s wondering if it’s an allergic reaction, since he just started on solids. She asks if he’s breathing strange. Michael thinks he sounds normal, but he’s not a doctor. He’ll have one paged.

Margaux asks why Drew is protecting Sonny, and he says that’s not what he’s doing. She doesn’t understand his loyalty. He says he’s not protecting Sonny and Jason. but Sam. He doesn’t want to be the reason Danny loses his father. Margaux says Jason did illegal things, and Drew says it’s not his job to punish. She says it’s hers. Why won’t he help? He says he’s sorry about her father, but he’s also sorry she’s been manipulating him. He doesn’t feel obligated.

Jason tells Sam that Sonny doesn’t know about Oscar, but can tell something’s off with Drew. Sam tells him about Drew coming by to talk. She doesn’t know if she helped, but Jason says he’s sure she did, more than she knows. Sam says she’s happy to have the case, but was a little suspicious that Spinelli dumped it on her. Jason knows why. Spinelli wants them to work closely together; he’s matchmaking again. Jason says he told Spinelli to stop. Sam says, it’s Spinelli. When he believes in something, he sticks to it, and he believes in them.

Maxie says James is fine. There’s no rash. His pants were chafing him. Maxie is embarrassed, and Michael tells her about rushing Avery in with a bruise, and finding out it was dirt. Maxie offers to drive Peter back, but he tells her to go home and relax.

TJ finds Stella in the nursery, and asks if any of the babies are cuter than him. She says he’s her pride and joy. They make small talk, and he tells her that he was just with his mom and Curtis, talking about the wedding reception. It’s been moved to the Haunted Star. Stella says that’s fitting, but she’s not going to be there. He asks if it isn’t time for her to let the anger go? She says she’s tried, and he says, try harder. Not for his mom or Curtis’s sake, but for hers.

Drew tells Margaux that even if he went through the procedure, he’d lose the last last five years. She asks if it isn’t worth gaining his previous memories. He says he’d lose the night his daughter was born, and lose the first time he met his son. The relationship they’ve built means everything to him. Margaux says what about his childhood, his service, the things that made him who he is. Drew tells her that she keeps saying he doesn’t know who he is. That’s a mistake. He knows who he is, and the life he’s built means everything.

Jason says he’ll speak to Spinelli again. Sam says it won’t matter. He thinks they’re destined to be together. It’s aligned in the stars. It doesn’t matter what they say or do, or how annoyed they get. He’s convinced they belong together, and he keeps pushing, like a child, and she already has two. She’s not upset; she’s frustrated. Jason says, cold showers. Sam wants Spinelli to know they know, but they’re not ready. Sonny comes in and wonders what they’re talking about.

Stella says TJ is the one good thing, the best thing, to come out of this tangled mess. She’s not pretending that she’s handling it well. TJ has a fix for that – come to the wedding. She says she can’t, and he tells her that she’ll regret it if she’s not there. She says she’ll regret if she is. He says sooner or later she’ll give in to him. She says he has a real light saber to prove it. He tells her that he used the same example with his mom and Curtis. She’ll make it there; he knows she will. When she does, he’ll be waiting. She tells him none of the babies hold a candle to him. He says, obviously.

Curtis asks if Jordan thinks TJ made any headway. Jordan would love to say yes, but no. She’s been thinking a lot about their family therapy session. She said Stella had no life outside of his. Curtis says she apologized, but it’s not like it isn’t true. She says she wanted locate Marcus. Stella deserves something for herself; to find or refind love. Jordan wants that for her, no matter how much Stella hates her. Curtis loves her for that; for a lot of things. She says he’d better.

Margaux asks if there’s no changing Drew’s mind. He says, sorry. She asks what she does with the flashdrive. He tells her, toss it or burn it. She says she thinks she’ll hold on to it. Someday he might want it, and when that someday comes, he knows her terms. She goes into the elevator, and cries, telling her father she’s so sorry. She flashes back to telling Sonny that Vincent Marino is her father.

Sam tells Sonny and Jason that she has record of Marino’s activities. He and his wife were active in their local parish. She hands Sonny some pictures of Marino’s family, and he says, you’ve got to be kidding. He sees a woman he knew, but says he didn’t know she was Margaux’s mother. She was having an affair with Skully. That’s what lawyers call a motive for murder.

On Monday, Carly says someone has to step up, Curtis gets bad news, and Laura wants answers from not-Doc.

Z Nation

There’s chaos as everyone scrambles and crawls through the blast. Blood is being coughed up; things are falling. Roberta calls for George. I fret because Citizen Z isn’t looking too good. Leroy (the guy from last week’s argument in the bar) asks what happened. Are they dead? Citizen Z sees blood pouring out of Leroy, and says, not everybody. A guy is impaled by a chair, and Citizen Z tells him hold still; help will be there soon. He’ll be fine. Leroy licks some blood from the floor, and eyeballs the impaled guy. Roberta yells for George and Doc.

George come to, and asks what happened. Citizen Z starts filming, and says they need biscuits, stat. He reports that he doesn’t know what happened. There was an explosion, and first responders are rushing in. Most of the people were delegates here for the vote. Doc tends to the wounded. Roberta helps. Doc tells a guy, take it easy; death ain’t what it used to be. Zombies flood in. Doc takes a hammer in each hand. Shots are fired. Roberta saves Citizen Z from getting bitten. The zombies keep coming.

Roberta and Doc finish the zombies off. George wonders where they came from. Zombies just don’t walk into Altura. Roberta suggests they’re on vacation, but Doc thinks it’s a little late in the season. George yells they need biscuits, and tells Leroy his biscuit is coming. She gets him down, and feeds him some biscuit. He sits up a new man, and asks what happened. Uh-oh. The recent dead are starting to rise and begin to attack. Doc says they’re gonna need more biscuits. Outside, 10K and Lilly are shooting. 10K says, 2205. Lilly wonders where Red is, and 10K says he lost her. They wonder where the zombies came from.

Roberta tells George it was an assassination attempt. George ask if she means they wanted to kill Estes, but Roberta says, no, you. George says the referendum was going to pass. It was going to work. Estes appears, and says they were lucky, but they lost people. Looking on the bright side, George says they gained talkers. Good thing they had biscuits on hand. They agree it’s a dark day. Estes says sources are reporting there’s a talker behind it. George thinks it doesn’t make sense. Estes says it would have been a landslide, and the talkers would have become citizens. The attack changes everything. He wonders where Dante is; maybe he heard something. George says, maybe, but she doesn’t know where he is. Estes leaves.

Inside the lab, Murphy listens at the door. Sun removes a piece of a talker’s brain, and he says it’s a load off his mind. Apparently, he’s a stand-up talker. Sun’s assistant says the blast is bad news. Murphy says maybe it was a gas leak. The minute anyone says terrorist attack, someone has to be blamed. How long before the red guy is to blame? Sun says he does look like Satan, and Murphy says he’s rocking it. An alarm sounds, and Sun says it’s for lockdown. Murphy says that’s his exit cue. Bad things happen to those who wait.

Estes says he wants a complete parameter sweep. This was no accident; it was sabotage; an act of war. He wonders where Dante is. No one has seen him since before the blast. He wants Dante brought in for questioning, and tells security to destroy every zombie that came through.

The alarm continues to sound. Everyone runs out. People throw things in bags, and run. Roberta tells George they have to find Dante. George says his wife works in the lab; maybe she knows something. Outside, Red and 10K reunite. He says she’s shaking, but she insists she’s fine. He says they need to talk for real. The citizen militia is required to report to their posts. Red tells 10K that she has to report to the lab. Meet her there when he can.

Doc asks if Citizen Z’s device records, and Citizen Z tells him it backs up into the camera. Doc wonders if the blast could be on there. Citizen Z rewinds, and says the blast came from under the podium. Doc asks how far back he can go. Estes approaches them and notes the camera survived. It might have inadvertently filmed who planted the bomb. Estes says he’s heading the investigation, and needs the camera. Doc asks if Estes can give him a minute, but Estes says there could be more attacks, and asks Citizen Z if he’ll voluntarily give him the camera. Citizen Z looks at Doc, who sort of shrugs, and says, of course. Estes promises to bring it back asap. Pandora follows him out. I don’t trust this dude, and I’m surprised Citizen Z handed over the camera that quickly. In his backstory, he’s more of a rebel when it comes to authority.

Sun tells Roberta that Murphy said she was alive, but she didn’t believe it. They hug, and Roberta asks where Murphy is. Sun says he got nervous and ran when the lockdown alarm sounded. Roberta says they should do the same. George asks if she’s seen Dante. Sun says Dante’s not involved in this. It was his dream as much as George’s. George says it doesn’t look good for him, or the talkers. Some security people walk in, and Sun asks what they want. They’ve been ordered to take the talkers to quarantine. Sun says she’s in the middle of a test cycle. George asks who gave the order, and she’s told Estes is the authority. Step aside. Roberta thinks they should do what they’re told. George says she has to talk to Estes, and they have to find Dante. Security says they’ll be back for Sun’s guinea pigs. George tells Sun’s assistant that she’ll talk to Estes and get her out of there. The assistant tell her to find Dante. The comedian talker says he they’d never leave.

Murphy sneaks around outside. A security guy tells him not to move. He says, you’re red. Murphy says, and… He says he needs a pulse, and Murphy says sure. Murphy rolls up his sleeve, and knocks the guy out with his other hand. He says, live enough for you, punk? and trots off. A hooded figure follows.

Citizen Z is live casting from the site of the terror attack, and asks for a moment of silence for those who lost lives or turned today. Estes says, today was to be a day of joy, unity, and progress, not death, fear, and pain. This tragedy is his fault. Like many, he was taken by the momentum of change, and he failed. he won’t let his guard down again. Altura will be on lockdown until further notice. With their patience, he can restore order. Information has come their way that identified a person of interest. George says, don’t rush to judgement, more to herself than anyone else. Estes is asking Dante to come forward and turn himself in. He says if he makes contact, not to talk to him, but notify the authorities. The talkers are being quarantined. He knows it sounds cruel – these are their family and friends – but it’s for the safety of all of them. They’ve had to make difficult choices, but it’s how they’ve survived. They will restore security. Without that, democracy is meaningless.

Roberta takes George outside. George says it’s a waking nightmare. A van goes past. Dante is driving, and Murphy is hanging onto the back. 10K says they’re crashing the gate. 10K and Lilly try open it, but get fired at. Dante busts through. George calls for him to stop, but I wouldn’t either if I was him. George wonders, why run? The hooded figure watches.

Dante peels around a curve, and Murphy falls off onto the side of the road. He says, thanks for the lift.

Pandora watches the chaos at Altura on a hill, with her sometimes companion. A dude wearing a (bottom) half-mask that looks like it was made from an old sweater. She says, hear that? There’s hate in the air. It makes her feel – alive isn’t the right word – aroused. She asks why the living are so damn predictable.

George tells Roberta quarantine isn’t going to make it safer. It will drive the talkers underground, and they’ll have no biscuits. They come upon a young man beating on Leroy. Leroy says he can’t feel anything, and he’s not used to it. The man tells George it’s her fault, They’re just like us, but dead. Now they want their brains. They should kill them all. Leroy says he doesn’t want anyone’s brains. Roberta tells the guy he’s going get an ass whoopin’ if he doesn’t stop. George tells her to let him go. She tells him to go home. His family needs him. Roberta asks, why? and George says his brother was one of the delegates who was killed.

Sun and Red see Sun’s assistant in quarantine, and ask if she needs anything. She says biscuits. They aren’t being fed. The biscuits are all gone. Sun says they’ll be back soon.

Roberta, George, Doc, and Citizen Z approach a fence. Roberta points to a spot, and says, right there. Citizen Z cuts the fence. 10K and Lilly are behind them, and 10K says, someone is coming. Lilly pretends they caught them at the fence. The security gut walks past them, and 10K knocks him out. George asks, was that necessary, and Citizen Z says, probably. George tells 10K and Lilly that they’re going to Pacifica, and to join them as soon as they can. The four jet through the fence.

Murphy hides as several trucks pass by, filled with guys whooping it up with weapons, like in The Purge. Murphy hears someone in the brush.

Citizen Z and Doc trundle up the road. A truck comes up behind them. Three guys with weapons get out. They keep walking, and one of the guys says, here, talker, talker, talker. He says, hey, talkers, and they stop. Roberta says that’s close enough, and Doc tells them that their lives depend on their next decision. Above them on the hill, Roberta and George come out with guns. One of the guys says, aw, crap, and Doc and Citizen Z collect their weapons. The three guys stand naked, and one of them begs the group not to leave them out there like this. George says, be thankful they don’t mercy them. Citizen Z says they’ll leave the clothes up the road; it’s not all bad. Doc tosses them a sock for each of them. The group gets in their truck, Roberta driving. Citizen Z waves from the back, and one of the guys waves back.

Murphy hides. He runs across a field, the hooded figure following. He ducks behind a rock, and the hooded figure must be blind, since he walks right past him. Murphy keeps going, and trips. He tumbles down a hill, and the hooded figure catches up. Murphy asks what he wants, and tells him to stop. Who is he. The figure takes his hood off. Murphy says, Wesson! Wesson says, it’s been a long time since Murphy’s house. Murphy says Wesson scared life out of him. Wesson says they’ve missed him, and calls him sir. They’re waiting for him. They walk off together.

Red and Sun look through the lab, and Sun says someone took the biscuit stash. The comedian talker is still strapped to the table, and tells her they’re under the microscope. He also has one in his pocket. Red gives it to him, and he says he likes them. You can taste the brains in every bite. Sun says the talkers will have a meltdown without the biscuits. 10K arrives at the lab, and comedian talker asks if Red is going to introduce him to her friend. Red thinks they should go someplace where they can talk alone. The talker says he can take a hint.

Estes says the talkers are almost fully contained. He asks about George, and is told it appears she left Altura with the group of new arrivals. He says they might be headed back to Pacifica. If they are, he’ll find them. Alone with Pandora, she tells Estes to leave finding Dante to her. He couldn’t have gotten that far. She gently touches Estes’s neck, then puts her hands around it, squeezing a little. She bites his ear. He says she seems so alive, and she licks his ear.

Wesson thinks Murphy will be pleased. Murphy tells him not to get carried away yet. They see a car coming, and Wesson leaves a red rock in the road, telling Murphy, don’t be afraid. The car stops, and several people get out. Murphy asks, what is this? The group applauds, and Murphy asks if they’re all blends. Wesson says, they’re a carpool. They all work together in Limbo. He thinks Murphy will like it there too.

Red can’t believe this is happening. 10K says, nothing good lasts. I say, stay gold, Ponyboy. Sorry. He says he didn’t know what happened; Red was just gone. Red says she didn’t know if she’d see him again. She checked all the new arrivals, and was afraid she’d lost him forever. He says he never stopped thinking about her. They kiss. She has to ask about him and Lilly. They seem so connected. He says, it’s different, not like with her. She asks if that’s how Lilly feels.

As they drive, George tells Roberta that she’s known Dante since the black rain. He’d risk his life for everyone. She’s sure he’ll go to Pacifica, and have an explanation. Roberta says the talker roundup made it worse. George thinks Estes is trying to protect them, but he’s wrongheaded. It’s not like him. A white van blocks the road. They get out and investigate it. Citizen Z says, there’s no one home. Doc wonders what that smell is, and George says, over here. They see three burned bodies on a scaffold.

They cut them down. Citizen Z says, they’re just getting started, and Doc says, we don’t deserve a planet. One of them is still alive, and George recognizes Carlos. She asks, who did this? and Citizen Z tells him, bling once for yes, and twice for no. She asks if Dante is there; no. Were they headed to Pacifica; yes. Roberta says, they were tortured. Whoever did this wanted information. Carlos tries to talk. Roberta leans down to listen, and then closes his eyes. She gives him mercy.

At Altura, Sun sneaks over to the talkers, and sees her assistant. She gives her a biscuit, and the assistant eats it greedily. The talkers all run to the fence. Two guards approach, and one tells Sun to get away. Sun says, they’re starving. Sun struggles with the guards, but the fence caves in, and one of them gets eaten. Sun tells her assistant, get out and find Dante. The talkers feast on the guard.

10K tells Red they’re almost there. She asks what about Lilly, and he says she worries about Lilly a lot. Lilly waves to them, and he says it’s all good. The talkers go after a soldier down an alley. 10K follows, and mercies them, but turns around to see a small crowd of zombies.

Sun tells Lilly that she’s not going; she’s close to a breakthrough and needs the lab. They hear shots, and run out. 10K is surrounded, and gets bitten. Red struggles with some zombies. Lilly gets the zombies off of Red, but 10K gets his right hand bitten entirely off. His hand falls into a bunch of walkers, and I say, well, sh*t. Red pulls him out, but there’s one they can’t shake, who won’t let go of his handless arm. Lilly gets him off, but becomes surrounded, and goes down. Red is horrified. Lilly takes out a grenade, and pulls the pin. 10K yells, no! and Red pulls him away. There’s an explosion of blood, and 10k and Red huddle together. I feel sappy and teary.

We see 10K’s hand amid the mercied zombies, and the splash of blood that was Lilly. 10K is in a fog. Sun dresses his wound. Red tries talking to him, but he doesn’t hear. Sun says it’s clean, but they need to keep it that way. She say Red saved his life. Red cries.

The burned bodies are buried. George wonders who do something so terrible, and Doc bets a few humans. George speculates that Dante escaped or was taken prisoner, but what if Estes was right? What if Dante was behind the blast? Maybe he became more zombie, and she missed it. Roberta says, no. Her belief came from her gut, not her head. Always go with your gut. George says, they were so close coming together, and Roberta says, there’s still time. George says, there’s not that much time left. Roberta tells her, puppies and kittens. They drive off, and Pandora watches with her sometimes companion.

Next time, these talkers have some explaining to do, Dante says they have no idea what’s coming, and Roberta tells everyone the Z virus isn’t the only virus they need to be worried about.

🔊 Quotes of the Week

The apocalypse means never having to say you’re sorry. – Murphy (Keith Allan), Z Nation

That went from zero to Lifetime pretty quickly. – Han (Matthew Moy), 2 Broke GIrls

I had a bad day yesterday at night. – Karine, 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days

Buck Long died and could not attend Hawaiian ceremony. – Radar Online

Let haste not be the ruler, lest we forget the purpose. – Arklon (Wings Hauser), Beastmaster 2, Through the Portal of Time

🎡 And I Leave You With This…

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Oct19

October 18, 2018 – Oscar Consults Alexis, LeeAnne is Misunderstood Again, Shams Ashes are Scattered & Staying Up

Posted on October 19, 2018 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Kim sees a reminder to pick up Oscar’s cake. Bobbie can’t get her attention, and asks if she’s thinking about Oscar. Josslyn is taking breakup hard; it must be tough on Oscar too, even though he’s the one who wanted it. Bobbie doesn’t expect her to explain the actions of fifteen-year-old. Kim says, sixteen. It’s his birthday today. She was thinking about when he was born. Bobbie hopes she has something special planned, and Kim says she hopes it’s a day he’ll never forget.

Cameron can’t believe what Josslyn is asking. She knows it sounds crazy, but it’s perfect. She tells him to come over, and she’ll explain. She hangs up before he can respond. Oscar asks what it was about, but Cameron isn’t sure.

Carly asks Josslyn if she’s gotten good news. Josslyn says, possibly; why? Carly says she’s smiling. She hasn’t seen that in a while.

Alexis has her laptop and papers spread out on a table at Charlie’s. Julian asks if Alexis has an office or is he unwittingly supporting a sit-in? She tells him they’re doing construction near her office. He says Kristina is coming in later.

Franco and Elizabeth meet with Aiden’s teacher, Willow Tate. Ooh, I love her name! Elizabeth asks why Willow wanted to meet. Is there a problem with Aiden?

At the MetroCourt, Curtis tells Jordan that Olivia will be there shortly. He asks if she’s sure it’s okay; he knows she wanted an outdoor wedding. She tells him the ballroom is more appropriate this time of year, and she can’t wait to finalize everything. Olivia comes in, and says she has bad news. When they changed the scheduling software, some long-standing bookings didn’t transfer. Unfortunately, there’s another wedding scheduled for the same date. Curtis says she booked another wedding on their day? and Olivia says, inadvertently. Should they choose to reschedule, they’ll get a special discount. Curtis says the other people need reschedule, but Olivia tells him it was booked over a year ago, and the invitations have already been sent. Jordan says they either have to postpone – Curtis finishes, or find somewhere else.

Willow is glad Aiden’s parents are so involved with him, and Franco explains he’s not Aiden’s father. He’ll be Aiden’s stepfather, since he and Elizabeth are getting married. Willow asks if they live together, and Franco asks if that’s okay. Willow says the more she knows, the better. Elizabeth says Aiden has two older brothers, and basically a happy, normal home life. Franco says, as normal as it can be with him around. Willow knows he’s an artist, and is a fan of his sandwich series. She says, Aiden is a great kid. He’s helpful. He feeds the fish, cleans the blackboard, and helped make a solar system for the classroom. Elizabeth says she never has to nag him about homework, and he loves to read. She can’t imagine why he’s in trouble. Willow says he’s not in trouble, but she suspects he’s having some trouble.

Julian knows Alexis had doubts about Kristina working for him, but it’s been great. She’s a virtuoso with the cocktail shaker. Alexis says that’s good for him, but what about Kristina? She doesn’t seem to have anything else going on. Julian wonders if Alexis is asking if she’s hanging out there because she has nowhere else to go. She apologizes for involving him in her family dynamic. She also shouldn’t be using Charlie’s as an office. He tells her that he still cares.

Bobbie asks Kim what she’s doing to celebrate. Kim says dinner and a cake, and Bobbie supposes he wants to celebrate with friends. She says it will swing around to where he wants to celebrate with her again. Kim says she has memories swirling around from the time he was a tiny baby to when he became a beautiful young man. Bobbie says she thinks about how Michael will never get to share those moments with Jonah. Kim is sorry, but hopes he has a family. Bobbie knows he’ll meet the right woman and start a family someday, and knows too well what it’s like to suffer the loss of a child. Kim didn’t know, and Bobbie says her daughter BJ only lived seven years on this earth, but touched many lives. She believes BJ goes on no matter what. Kim gets teary, and Bobbie asks if she’s all right. Kim says she’s fine, and thanks Bobbie for sharing.

Cameron tells Oscar that he has to go, and Oscar asks if he isn’t forgetting something. Cameron says, happy birthday, but Oscar says Cameron isn’t leaving until he tells him what’s up with Josslyn. Cameron says she needs help with some history homework. Oscar can’t believe she’d ask for Cameron’s help, but Cameron says it’s his best subject. Oscar thought that was lunch. He tells Cameron to stick to the script, and Cameron says he’ll keep lying until she hates them both. Oscar says by then, she’ll have moved on. Cameron tells Oscar he got a B- on his paper. Oscar says he told Cameron to dumb it down, not decimate it. Cameron says he took out the stuff about alienation, and Oscar says that was the whole premise. Cameron asks why he cares? He’s done with school and Josslyn, isn’t he?

Carly says it looks like the dark cloud is lifting, and Josslyn says it’s Oscar’s birthday today. She was dreading it, but then Spencer dropped by. Carly asks if he got kicked out of school, but Josslyn says he’s on fall break. He got her thinking. Carly loves him, but thinks his ideas are extreme. Josslyn says this time he was spot on. She needed a new viewpoint; a new outlook, and an outfit to go with it. She wants to go shopping. Carly is loving Josslyn’s change in attitude. A broken heart can mend, and you can move on. Josslyn says she’s right, and that’s what she’s doing. Carly hugs her.

Olivia knows horrible, and can’t begin to say how sorry she is. Jordan says it was a mistake, and Olivia doesn’t know how she can be so understanding. She offers them ten free massages in the spa to help with the stress, and she’ll do anything in her power to make it a perfect day. Jordan doesn’t know how to begin. Olivia knows rescheduling can be horrible, but knows a way they can get married on November 22^nd. It’s an even better idea than the ballroom, and will be perfect.

Alexis tells Julian every good boss cares about their employees. He says, a happy bartender means happy customers. She says it’s good for business, but also good for her daughter. Julian says once you feel like part of a family, it’s hard to shut the feeling off. Alexis asks how things are with Lucas. They seem to have gotten closer since Wiley was born. He says it’s good, and he’s grateful, but he wasn’t thinking about Lucas. She asks if he was thinking about Kim and Oscar.

Oscar sees Kim at the hospital. He doesn’t want to argue, and she says she didn’t ask him to come there for that. He left early, and she didn’t get to wish him a happy birthday. She hugs him and tells him she loves him. She asks if he has any plans, and he says she’s not throwing a surprise party, is she? She says she didn’t think of it, but now that he’s brought it up… She promises no surprises, but she and his father would like to spend some time with him. She was thinking of dinner at his favorite restaurant. He asks if it’s a consolation prize for Mt. Kilimanjaro. She says she thought it would be something special. Oscar says, if she means it, give him a chance make up his own mind to live his life how he wants for as long as it lasts.

Carly tells Josslyn that she’s going to lunch with Bobbie, but she’d love it if Josslyn joined them. Josslyn says she can’t today, and Carly asks, what changed? Cameron comes in with a pizza, telling her, sadly, he already ate half. Carly asks why Cameron is there, and Josslyn says they’re working on a history project. Cameron says, it’s the six wives of Henry VIII or the eight wives of Henry VI. Carly leaves for lunch, and Cameron asks what game Josslyn is playing. She says it’s not a game. It’s how she’s going to get Oscar back.

Elizabeth and Franco look through Aiden’s papers. Franco says, gold star, gold star – wait for it – gold star. Willow says Aiden is super bright, and the first to understand new concepts, but he’s socially withdrawn, quiet, and sensitive. Elizabeth says he’s not quiet at home, and never withdrawn. Willow says they were outside looking at fall foliage. Aiden went inside and refused to come out again. He won’t go out for recess, and he usually spends the time alone. He’s working on projects, but she hates seeing him cut himself off from his classmates. Elizabeth says he’s been a happy, friendly kid. What dos she thinks is going on?

Willow says they know him better; that’s why she asked for a meeting. They can figure it out together. She asks if there have been any bumps at home; something that might impact him at school. Franco tells her about Aiden wanting princess pencils, and that Cameron teased him. Franco bought them anyway, and discovered Aiden was hiding them under the bed. Willow asks if they’ve seen a pattern. Elizabeth says he complained about a stomach ache, but she thought it was an excuse to get out of school. Franco thinks he knows what’s going on.

Carly meets Bobbie at the MetroCourt. Bobbie says she seems chipper. Carly says she was concerned, but Michael and Josslyn are resilient. Michael is getting on with life, and so is Josslyn.

Josslyn tells Cameron that Oscar wants her to think he’s dating someone else, and Spencer thought she should turn the tables. Make him think she’s fallen for another guy. Making him jealous will make him come to his senses. Cameron says, Spencer is an evil genius; a super villain waiting to happen. Josslyn says, forget the source. What does he think of the plan?

Kim tells Oscar that there’s a chance the experimental treatment will help his tumor. Oscar says it won’t change anything; she’s known that for two years. She says for two years, she’s kept looking for solutions. This has the possibility of retarding the tumor’s growth. In the meantime, a treatment could be discovered that can eradicate it. Oscar says it could also kill him faster. If today is his last birthday, let him celebrate in his own way. She says he’s right; she’s sorry. It is his day. Let’s not waste it. He tells her to stop pressuring him. She says he does have to start prepping; the sooner the better. He says, it’s not happening. He won’t be part of the trial. He walks away.

Julian tells Alexis that Kim and Oscar have been on his mind. Alexis says that Oscar wanted to talk to her about the limits of parental authority. He said it was for school, but she didn’t believe it. Julian says he was talking about dropping out. Maybe he changed his mind. She asks if Kim said anything, and tells Julian, sorry, it’s not her business. He says they’ve established that their business keeps intersecting. There’s something going on with Oscar, but Kim feels she can’t talk about it. At the risk of violating confidentiality, did he tell her why he was challenging parental authority. Alexis’s phone dings, and she says she has to meet with a potential client.

Franco knows what it’s like to be a sensitive kid, and rather stay inside drawing, but he still managed to make friends, even though it took time. Willow asks if anything significant has changed. Elizabeth says Aiden’s cousin Charlotte is in his class, and asks if they’ve connected, but Willow hasn’t seen it. Elizabeth says obviously, he’s struggling this year. What can they do to help.

Cameron tells Josslyn the truth is that Oscar has already moved on, and she should too. Not do some scheme. Josslyn tells him not to waste her time repeating Oscar’s lies. He’s not dating someone else; he would never cheat on her. Cameron says they broke up, but she says not because there’s someone else. She knows he loves her. Cameron says he’ll never believe the two of them. He kissed her before already, and she didn’t kiss back. Josslyn says it will take something more to convince him. Cameron says, convince him that two old friends are totally into each other. Josslyn says, what kind of friend would ask another to lie for them? Forget it.

Kim tells Julian that she doesn’t know what’s wrong with her. She can’t say anything right. She’s angry at Oscar for being stubborn, and angry at herself because she can’t reach him. She’s angry about being angry. Julian asks if she wants to throw something, and she grabs the cocktail shaker. He thinks better of it, and says maybe she should just talk. She’s angry about something, but keeping him in the dark. She says there’s nothing he can do about it, and he asks if she wants a hug. She wonders why he’s being so nice. She’s a lousy friend, mother, and lover. He says, two out of three maybe. She says it’s Oscar’s birthday today, and the only thing he wants is the one thing she can’t give him.

Carly tells Bobbie, it was surreal, seeing Nelle in handcuffs, wearing an orange jumpsuit, and gushing over Wiley. Brad was there to pick up paperwork, and it was bad luck he was there at the worst time. Michael was there, and it was Nelle way of twisting the knife. She wanted him to think of Jonah. It’s not fair. Bobbie says she was talking to Kim earlier. As an obstetrician, she’s there when parents are less brokenhearted, but when she mentioned Jonah and BJ, it seemed to strike a personal chord. Carly sees Alexis sitting with Oscar.

Alexis wants to get to the point. She says Oscar’s story about the kid wanting independence isn’t hypothetical; it’s about him. He says she’s good, and she’s why he’s here. He says he needs advice, and asks if it stays between them. He’ll pay her fee; he promises. She says he can’t afford her, but he doesn’t need a lawyer. Whatever the conflict is, he needs to talk to his parents. He says he can’t. He has cancer, and they want to force him into an experimental drug trial. They think they know best, but they don’t. Will she help him or not?

Willow suggests Elizabeth and Franco observe Aiden’s behavior at home. Make a point to notice his interaction, and how often he chooses to be by himself. Elizabeth says he has a great home life. It’s busy; they have two other boys, and are planning a wedding. Willow tells her kids aren’t frozen in amber. They change and grow, and sometimes hurt in ways we don’t see. If they sense an opening, gently probe, He’s a wonderful boy, and she doesn’t want him to retreat. Elizabeth says nothing at home shows him retreating. He seems normal around the house. Willow says, the goal is to get him to open up about what his challenge is at school.

Josslyn tells Cameron that he’s right. Spencer’s suggestion is a brilliant, but bad, idea. Friends shouldn’t be something they’re not. Cameron says maybe it’s not a bad idea. She’s no fun when she’s moping around. It will be weird, but he’s in. She hugs him, and says if they pull it off, Oscar will never know they’re pretending.

Alexis asks Oscar if the doctors are sure, and he says Terry ran every test. He has a tumor, and there’s nothing anyone can do. Alexis is sorry. She knows what it’s like to get that diagnosis; she’s been through it with lung cancer. She’s in full remission, but she knows how terrifying it is, and the million emotions he’s feeling. She’s been cancer free for years. Oscar says that’s great, but his tumor is inoperable. She says they’re always coming up with new treatments. Oscar says this one is so new and so risky, it could kill him. His parents say it’s worth the risk, but it’s not their life on the line. It’s his.

Bobbie asks what’s fascinating Carly. Carly says it’s Oscar, the cad who broke her daughter’s heart. It was out of nowhere; he was crazy about her. He’s huddled with Alexis, and she’s tempted to go over there, and figure out what’s going on.

Oscar said he looked it up, and he can sue for independence. Alexis says it’s called emancipation, and it’s more than divorcing your parents. You have to prove they’re not acting in your best interest, and prove you can live independently. The court won’t consider it at all if you’re under sixteen. Oscar says he’s sixteen today, and if she won’t take his case, he’ll go to Scotty.

Julian says, obviously, Kim is worried as mom, and maybe a doctor. It occurred to him Oscar might not just be going through teenage things, and maybe it’s something medical. When Jason rushed him to the hospital, it wasn’t low blood sugar, was it? She says she can’t talk about it. She promised Oscar. He says she doesn’t have to say it. She didn’t. He just guessed. Oscar is sick, isn’t he?

Olivia, Curtis, and Jordan walk on the docks. On the phone, Olivia tells someone they’re saving her life. She asks what they think. Curtis says, it’s unusual, and Olivia says, it’s inspired, fun, unique, romantic, and her daughter-in-law will give them the reception as a wedding present. Curtis says, that’s generous of Lulu. Olivia tells them that they can say I do in church, and have their first dance as they sail of to their new life together. Curtis says that’s what it’s about, and Jordan says she loves it. Everyone is happy, which I’m sure won’t last long.

Elizabeth thanks Willow, who says if they work together, they can help with what’s troubling Aiden. Franco thanks her, and says they’ll be in touch. In the hallway, he shudders. He says no problem. They’ll help Aiden. They can all sit down and watch Belinda together. Elizabeth says, Calenda, and she thinks from what the teacher is saying, something bigger is going on.

Julian tells Kim that she doesn’t have to explain. He’ll do all he can, even if it means sitting there holding her hand. She cries, and he holds her.

Alexis tells Oscar that he doesn’t want to take this to court. Nobody wins, and definitely don’t go to Scotty. She asks him, please try to work it out. He says he tried, and she says, try again. The hospital has an amazing support system; patient advocates and counseling. Oscar doesn’t want counseling. He asks her to please look at it from his point-of-view. The trial can make his life shorter. How could his parents live with that? How would they feel if they made a choice that cut their child’s life short. It starts before the end of the year; he doesn’t have much time. She promises to think about it, but he has to think about it too. Once it’s set in motion in court, there’s no way to predict how it will end.

Josslyn tells Cameron, if they’re going to be convincing, they have to start acting like a couple. She takes a selfie with him, and says, smile for the camera and mean it.

Carly tells Bobbie she just wants to say hi, but Bobbie says she wants to meddle, and it’s never a good idea. If Josslyn has moved on, follow her lead for now. Carly says something is going on, and she doesn’t want Josslyn to get hurt.

Tomorrow, Curtis says the wedding is off, Stella wants Michael to grieve, and Jason wants to show Margaux that her father wasn’t a sainted victim.

The Real Housewives of Dallas

Rich and LeeAnne go out to lunch. She asks if Cathedral of Hope is okay with him for their church. In her interview, she says even though Brandi and D’Andra don’t want to believe she’s having a wedding, it’s full steam ahead. Jump on the train, or stand in front of it. She asks if there’s something he wants to see from her, and he suggests no underwear. She tells us if she walked down the aisle buck naked, he’d clear his calendar for tomorrow. She tells him that she invited Stephanie to go dress shopping with her. She wants to invite D’Andra, but that’s not happening. Rich asks, why not?

D’Andra sits in Dee’s office after her staff meeting. She’s confused and nervous about deadlines. She’s only a few days late, but doesn’t want it to become weeks. She’s asking Dee’s advice. She doesn’t want the product to be delayed like last year. We flash back to when she was missing a main ingredient before a launch. In Dee’s interview, she says now that she’s turning the company over, D’Andra needs to work more on business, and listen to Mama Dee. Dee tells D’Andra to take the bull by the horns. If she doesn’t, she’ll be in trouble. In her interview, D’Andra is concerned that there’s no signed agreement. She doesn’t want the rug pulled out from under her again. She’s like a cat on a hot tin roof. Dee promises to help her and make calls if necessary. In her interview, Dee thinks D’Andra feels like it’s a competition, and she wants to guide her. She needs to make it big or fold it. D’Andra asks her to come to cooking class, and tells her about how she and LeeAnne got in a big fight.

LeeAnne tells Rich that just because she doesn’t drag him to events, D’Andra uses it as justification that they live separate lives. Rich asks what that means. Is this where he goes to Columbia to visit his other family? In her interview, LeeAnne wonders why D’Andra is looking for the negative in her relationship when D’Andra is supposed to be her best friend. She’s not sharing information as long as Brandi is D’Andra’s drinking buddy. If she’s sitting with Brandi, bitching about her and drinking, D’Andra’s not her best friend. She tells Rich If D’Andra wasn’t drinking with Brandi, she would tell her everything. She realized when Brandi attacked her, her words came from D’Andra.

D’Andra tells Dee that Rich and LeeAnne live separate lives. Dee says they’ve always each done their own thing. D’Andra says she wanted to do wedding activities, but LeeAnne thinks she’s poking and prodding for nefarious reasons. In her interview, D’Andra explains that LeeAnne didn’t like who she was engaged to before Jeremy, and did the same thing. Dee says maybe LeeAnne doesn’t want to get married, and we flash back to the dinner where LeeAnne was questioned about it. D’Andra tells Dee the dates have been changed a few times, and she won’t answer questions. She wants LeeAnne to be honest. Dee says maybe LeeAnne doesn’t want her to know what’s going on. D’Andra says LeeAnne would hate if she treated her the same way, but she doesn’t want to lose the friendship. She wants to talk to LeeAnne tomorrow, when Cary and Mark are opening their sales center. She feels like she’s just being a friend be asking questions. Dee asks what’s making her angry, and D’Andra says having to chase LeeAnne around. She can talk about D’Andra having only $200 in her bank account. I facepalm. Dee says she doesn’t give a rip. In her interview, Dee says Lee Anne has been in their lives for many years. She tells D’Andra it’s between Leeanne and Rich; don’t push it. Quit being concerned about that and be concerned about the business. In D’Andra’s interview, she says staying out of LeeAnne’s business won’t easy, but if it saves the friendship, maybe she should take her mom’s advice. Dee tells her to quit trying to prove a point. She wonders if LeeAnne has to get married for her to do it.

Biscuit gets a bath. Stephanie’s sister, Tiffanie, helps. She lives in Oklahoma, and Stephanie describes her like Travis with a vagina and a twang. She invites Tiffanie to come visit in the summer. The reminisce about the time Stephanie wore Tiffanie’s shirt, and Tiffanie peed in her shampoo. She tells Tiffanie about Travis going to the Harvard business program. Tiffanie says it’s a hard school to get in; he’s smarter than they are. Stephanie is nervous. The longest she’s been by herself is ten days, and she’s going to have a nervous breakdown. In her interview, Stephanie says she and her sister took different paths. Tiffanie is a teacher, and Stephanie has handbags that cost more than Tiffanie’s mortgage. She tells Tiffanie that she feels incompetent and scared to make her own decisions. In her interview, she says her dad coddled her too much. She had a clogged toilet in college, and he drove two and a half hours to fix it. She recognizes the same thing in her marriage, but she’s proud of finding her own voice in her friendship with Brandi. She wants that in her marriage as well. They talk about how their mother was the type that was always worried about other people, and Tiffanie was the rebellious one. WWTD?

Brandi and Bryan go for coffee with Bruin in tow. She says Bruin has been better with sleeping, or maybe she just feels like that because she has help. Bryan says she’s like a different person. In her interview, Brandi says she’s back on track with Bryan, and she’s excited. Bryan says it was crazy; she thought she had to do everything. Brandi thinks she had mom guilt. Bryan was the oldest, and remembers growing up with nannies. She feels like their family is complete. She tells Bryan that he’s an amazing father, and sets a good example for the girls. Now, she’ll have to do that for their boy. No girl will be good enough, because no one is as amazing as mommy. In Brandi’s interview, she says LeeAnne implied they got the baby to save their marriage, but it’s the opposite. They struggled a few years ago – we flash back to that – but they worked their asses off to be where they are today. They opened their hearts more, and Bruin came in. LeeAnne is fifty, with no family, and full of sh*t about the wedding. It’s a sad way to live life. Is it me, or are Brandi and D’Andra seriously delusional? It’s driving me nuts that Brandi doesn’t understand LeeAnne was using the baby thing as an example. Bryan says he’s sorry he didn’t step up more. They need to get back to a date night every week.

Cary and Mark are having the grand opening of the laser center. Cary says the high season is spring. Everyone wants to get ready for summer. They started seeing patients months ago, but now their 100% ready. She’s calmer than Mark, and she thinks it’s because he hasn’t had control of situation. She did it on her own. He fusses about the bar being set up.

LeeAnne is 100% into the preservation of beauty. Kameron and LeeAnne arrive. In her interview, LeeAnne says seeing Mark walk in made her heart pound. The last time she spoke with him, it wasn’t fun. We flash back to her repeating rumors about him, and then being confronted at the reunion. She says it’s awkward. He tells her it’s good to see her again. D’Andra thinks everything is great. Cary says she’s doing what she loves her way. In her interview, Kameron says nothing D’Andra is wearing is under $200. It must have wiped out her account. Kameron is a little conservative for me, but I do think she’s funny, and we’d probably get along, because, dogs. Brandi gives Cary a gift bag. In Brandi’s interview, she says she should have known LeeAnne would be there for free food and cocktails. LeeAnne says after Brandi attacked her, she’s not interested unless it’s a throwdown in the alley.

Cary makes a speech. In her interview, she says she’s proud of what she’s doing now. It’s not easy to be a businesswoman and a nurse. Running a practice is more than she thought she’d achieve in life. She thinks her dad was disappointed that she went into nursing instead of med school. She believes he’ll feel that she’s achieved something. She tells the guests they’ll be able to see some fun procedures before they make plans to have them done themselves. She thanks them for being there, and gets lots of compliments.

LeeAnne had gotten an invitation from Dee, that made her feel like there might be a resolution. D’Andra is willing to put her feelings aside to resolve the friction. She and LeeAnne find a room where they can talk alone. LeeAnne says she was knocked for a loop. Their relationship isn’t in a good place, but she’d never say anything about D’Andra’s marriage; she would be supportive. She didn’t know why Brandi would think she was unhappy, and doesn’t know what D’Andra shared. She didn’t understand why Brandi was thinking so negatively, and saying everybody was talking about her marriage not happening. LeeAnne asks D’Andra to keep her information to herself. She doesn’t feel safe with Brandi having that knowledge.

Mark encourages everyone to eat the meatballs. Brandi relates to Cary being a businesswoman pulled in different directions. She’ll have more best friends now that she’s fixing vaginas. LeeAnne tells D’Andra that she doesn’t want Brandi making fun of her. In her interview, D’Andra says LeeAnne is deflecting. This isn’t about Brandi; it’s about LeeAnne. LeeAnne says it’s not Brandi’s business, and now she’s saying LeeAnne is jealous of D’Andra.

Kameron asks Brandi what happened at the prom. Brandi explains she had lunch with D’Andra, and thinks LeeAnne is jealous. D’Andra is married and successful, and she was just being honest. Kameron asks what LeeAnne said, and Brandi tells her LeeAnne said what if she told people Brandi got the baby to save her marriage. In her interview, Cary asks, why are we here? and wonders if they’re repeating last year. It’s going to end in disaster. Kameron doesn’t see LeeAnne doing that. She knows LeeAnne is moving forward and being positive. Stephanie tells Brandi that no one is thinking that. Brandi thought they’d collectively decided not to hit below the belt. Stephanie thinks Brandi should talk to LeeAnne.

LeeAnne tells D’Andra it scares her that D’Andra would bring Brandi to an event she wouldn’t have asked her to. We flash back to Brandi being stupid at LeeAnne’s Black Tie event. D’Andra says it was bad timing. She had no idea Brandi was going to talk about anything. She thought they were just going to say hi, be supportive, and go home. LeeAnne says D’Andra wasn’t as lit. She wouldn’t want to see D’Andra like that in public, and feels like when she’s with Brandi, they end up drinking. D’Andra says that’s not true. If she’s not going back to work, she’ll have a glass of wine – or bottle. She doesn’t drink if she’s working. LeeAnne says, okay, and D’Andra asks if LeeAnne is saying she has a drinking problem. LeeAnne worries when she’s with Brandi. It’s always about all the stress at home, and Brandi wants to escape. LeeAnne doesn’t want D’Andra to be the she escapes with. She has a bigger life than that. In her interview, LeeAnne says D’Andra has struggled with alcohol in the past. Why wouldn’t she have concern? D’Andra accuses LeeAnne of being very calculated. Her father was an alcoholic who shot himself in the head while he was drunk. Whaaat? Now LeeAnne is hitting her with this accusation. LeeAnne tells D’Andra to listen to the words she’s using. There was no accusation. In D’Andra’s interview, she says LeeAnne is a master at not saying something, but implying it. D’Andra says they have nothing else to talk about in regard to this, and she’s done with the conversation.

Cary and Kameron ask D’Andra and LeeAnne if they’re having their own party. Cary goes back to her opening. In her interview, D’Andra says she’s boiling over. She’s so furious, she can’t keep it together. She leaves the room, and Kameron tells LeeAnne what Brandi claimed she’d said about the baby. LeeAnne tells Kameron that she’d said Brandi wouldn’t like it if said that, the same way LeeAnne doesn’t like it when Brandi is telling people she’s unhappy. LeeAnne is sick of Brandi twisting words and making up other words she never said. Now she has to correct it. I know this feeling. Half the time, people only listen to half a sentence, if that. It’s maddening to have to keep explaining something just because someone didn’t listen.

Eww! the procedures. D’Andra tells the other girls that she thought she and LeeAnne were okay, but then LeeAnne said she’s an alcoholic. Stephanie doesn’t think she drinks that much. D’Andra tells them LeeAnne said she’s always drinking with Brandi. In D’Andra’s interview, she says first, LeeAnne went for her bank account, now it’s alcohol. She tells them that her father committed suicide in a drunken rage. He called her up drunk, then three hours later shot himself in the head. She grew up with an alcoholic father, and it’s a sensitive topic. She’d thought they were okay. She starts crying, and says she’s mad and hurt. In her interview, D’Andra says the phone rang at 2:30 in the morning, and it’s never good news at that time. She remembers hearing her dad committed suicide. Stephanie says no one thinks that about her. D’Andra says they were having a wonderful talk until LeeAnne brought up her and Brandi drinking a lot. Cary thinks it must be a misunderstanding. Has that ever been a thing? D’Andra says she’s in shock and doesn’t know what to say. I’m not sure whether these girls are stupid or just so self-centered they don’t hear what someone else is actually saying. This show pisses me off at least every other week. Where’s Vanderpump Rules when I need it?

Leeanne tells Brandi for the thousandth time that she’d asked her how would she like it if she said this about her. it was an example. She was coming from a good place, where Brandi was coming from a hurtful, negative place. She never said that was the case. Brandi just stares at her, and LeeAnne tells her that Brandi can stare her down all she wants, but she’s not getting ugly. Cary says they’re not doing that here. Brandi says there’s a difference between an opinion and throwing something out there. LeeAnne says she didn’t put it out there. Cary thinks they should do this another time. In her interview, Stephanie doesn’t think Brandi is blameless. They’re both wrong. When you’re friends with both people, you can see it, but if you’re friends with just one, you’re blind. The party breaks up.

In the limo, Brandi tells Stephanie, you can’t teach an old bitch new tricks. She thinks LeeAnne is jealous because D’Andra has a good time with her. Stephanie says she’s been excited about the changes in LeeAnne’s persona. She thinks LeeAnne has changed, but Brandi thinks it’s an act. It’s a pattern with her, and tonight reminded Brandi of who she is. She’s been nothing but positive and supportive of Stephanie’s friendship with LeeAnne, but now she’s accusing D’Andra of being an alcoholic. She thinks LeeAnne is pretending to be friends with Stephanie to get to her. In Stephanie’s interview, she says, thanks, Brandi. She’s not good enough to be friends with someone unless it has something to do with her. Brandi says, it’s smoke and mirrors. Stephanie is nervous.

Next time, a cooking class with too much ketchup, LeeAnne talks to Dee, Kameron tells D’Andra that LeeAnne was trying to protect her, and sometimes the truth hurts.

The Shahs of Sunset

MJ meets with attorney Johnathan. He’s doing a prenup for her. Currently she makes more money than Tommy, and wants it to remain hers. In her interview, she says she has so many things to worry about, if the prenup is last minute, she could become completely unglued. It has to be done in enough time to review it and not be under duress. She tells Johnathan if Tommy’s company becomes successful, she wants fifty percent, and all of his income should be community property. No 50/50. In MJ’s interview, she says it’s feminist and smart. Pregnancy isn’t 50/50. She quotes Ivana Trump, saying, don’t get mad, get everything. She also wants their dog, Toya. She asks Johnathan if she seems aggressive, and he says no (is he afraid of her too?), but Tommy will have counsel, and they’ll see what the pushback is. In her interview, MJ says she’s protecting both of them. He doesn’t want her to be mad if they split up. She’ll do the crime and the time. Wow. Even I think she’s harsh.

Nema visits GG. He knocks rather than using the bell, and she wonders if it’s the police He says she’s all grown up, launching a company. She shows him some things she’s gotten for the company. He wants to talk to her about the elevator pitch. In his interview, Nema wishes she took it more seriously. He has a lot riding on this. If she does well, it’s great for him, but if she screws up, his partners will question his judgement of getting involved in the first place. He asks if she was nervous or too stoned during the pitch. He says he’s met three versions of her that he’s met, and takes out photos. The first on is GG, who will stab you. The next is G, who he has a crush on. Then there’s Golnesa. All three live in her, and he wants to talk to Golnesa, who’s about to embark as chairman of a company, and make a lot of money. He tells her when he was working on her presentation, she was playing with her cat. It’s her company; her baby. She asks why he thinks he knows so much, and he says he’s run four companies. He remembers his first year of each company, and he didn’t have a moment to breathe. In her interview, GG understands why he’s worried. She failed with the elevator pitch, but she’s invested so much money in this. She’s made drinks, inhalers, and vapes. She’s just not good at speeches. Nema tells her that he left a $4 million commercial shoot to talk to her. He believes in her, and wants to give her the best possible chance. She tells him to give her credit; she has the launch party coming up. He says he’s trying to help her succeed, and she says she’s on it.

Reza meets PI Monique for coffee to fill her in before Destiney gets there. Monique doesn’t understand why Destiney’s mother isn’t talking. Reza thinks Tammy is trying to protect her. In Reza’s interview, Reza thinks Tammy knows more than she’s sharing, but in her heart feels she’s trying to protect and do what’s right for Destiney. Monique needs something to work with. We flash back to the last meeting where Destiney had zero information. Reza wonders how Tammy could find Destiney’s father ten years ago, but now he’s disappeared like a fart in the wind. Destiney joins them, and Reza says her mom called her father after he went back to Iran, so she has a phone number. We see a clip of Tammy saying she doesn’t know anything. Monique says she’s working with a small amount of info, but came up with some answers. She brings out a list of people with Destiney’s father’s name. In her interview, Destiney says when her father came to America, she remembers shutting him out. He probably thought she didn’t give two sh*ts. Reza says he could be one of the names on the list, and wonders what he went back to in Iran. Reza says they have to get tough on her mom, and ask what number she called ten years ago. Destiney tells them that she said she didn’t have it, and he says, ask again. They have to pin her down. He suggests they call her, and tells Monique not to give up.

Reza tells Destiney to say their calling because Monique has information, so she doesn’t feel ambushed. Destiney calls, and tells Tammy about the list. Reza tells Destiney to get her grandparents’ names. Tammy asks what Destiney is going to do with the information. Reza tells her to get as much as she can. Tammy says she doesn’t need it; she’ll just suffer more than she’s suffering now. Destiney says she has to do this. Tammy tells her to stop this, but Destiney says she needs to know. Tammy wants to talk to Reza, and have him put a stop to this. She tells him stop this now; Destiney will suffer more pain. He says, not knowing is hard on her, and to give her permission. She isn’t doing any harm. Reza gives the phone back to Destiney, and Tammy says it’s difficult and embarrassing. Reza motions to keep going. Destiney gets her grandparents’ names, as well as her father’s two brothers and sister. In Destiney’s interview, she says she doesn’t want to regret not doing this later because she was scared to hurt her mom. She doesn’t want this to be a roadblock. She thanks her mother, Reza dances, and they high five. Reza says she found out some big sh*t.

Mike’s dad, Shawn, brings over wire for Mike’s dishwasher. In his interview, Mike says he’s lucky his dad is a contractor. He’s saved Mike a boatload of money. Mike tells Shawn about breaking up with Morgan. In Mike’s interview, he says he’s having a hard time dealing. He’s not sleeping or eating, and wants to move forward. He tells Shawn that she said he was angry about everything. Shawn was like that at one point, and Mike asks how he got past it. Shawn says when he came to the stage when life is set, and he had kids. In his interview, Mike says his mother and father built a family and home together, and it’s stronger today than it’s ever been, but he thinks it’s harder now than it was in 1975. Shawn says Mike has to work on himself. It’s not easy, but he has his mom and dad, and they want to see grandchildren. Mike doesn’t want to hurt anyone, and Shawn says don’t do it for him, but do naturally. Mike says, it’s hard.

Tommy and MJ take the dogs to the dog park. She’s brought some camera equipment. In her interview, MJ explains that dogs give love, and she’s started the Pablo Paws collar and leash line as a homage to her first chihuahua. We flash back to her keeping Pablo in the freezer after he died. She wanted to contribute in a meaningful way, and a portion of the sales go to local shelters. She and Tommy sit on a bench, and Tommy says if doesn’t work out, he gets Toya. In MJ’s interview, she says she’s protecting herself and him. People think she’s nice, but she’s more street than people give her credit for. She tells Tommy he’s going to give her everything; whatever she says. Tommy says, so anything he’s worked for is hers, and she just gets from him. Her income is not community property, but his is. In his interview, Tommy says he wants to keep it civil. He thinks it’s another test, and she wants him to prove he cares. We see a clip of Tommy with his attorney. He says it’s crazy, and his attorney says it’s a little one-sided. He tells her all this Persian-ness is a guilt trip. MJ says she’ll be giving him a baby. He says he’ll make sure their child is provided for, always. He doesn’t want to feel cornered, and wants it to be reasonable. The last thing she wants is a fight the week before the wedding, and he wonders if the sh*t will hit the fan at the lawyer’s office. MJ is tired of talking, and they have champagne.

In the limo on the way to GG’s launch party, she tells cousin Damien she’s supposed to make s speech, but has nothing. He says make it short and sweet. In her interview, GG says she fell on her face at the elevator pitch. She has a lot of screw ups in the past. She’s been angry and sad, drunk and on pills, and fighting. We flash back to some of that, and she says she’s so good now, she even looks better. She checks her phone, and tells Damien it’s a lot of people. She’s not prepared.

Reza picks up MJ, and asks if she’s ready to do this. They’re spreading Sham’s ashes at the beach. Reza says keeping them is not good feng shui. In his interview, Reza says his cat, Buzzy, passed away a week ago. We see a clip of him crying, saying it came so fast, and looking at pictures with Adam. He says that he got Buzzy as a kitten from MJ sixteen years ago, and he’s loved him more every day. I tear up because I have a sixteen-year-old dog I feel the same way about. Reza says Buzzy had a profound impact on his life. He can’t imagine being MJ. MJ says when she drives down the street, she can’t go a block without a hundred memories. In her interview, she says she and Shams discovered California together, and he’ll always be her best friend.

They get to the beach and stand above it on small cliff. MJ says it’s something she wanted to do before the wedding. Her father believed in reincarnation. He wanted to be cremated and spread at sea. The soul leaves the body anyway, why let it decompose? Reza sees a bunny, and says it’s a sign. Bunnies aren’t usually at the beach. soul leave body anyway why decompose. MJ wants the occasion to be happy. Reza thanks Shams for being cool and making him comfortable enough to come out to. Reza thanks him for MJ, who rocks his world. He knows her personality comes from him. He loves Vida, but she’s a hater. MJ thanks Shams, saying he was an amazing person, and giving people what they needed. We see a clip of his memorial, and Vida talking about how many people he brought to the US. He helped hundreds. MJ hopes he knows how much she loves him, and Reza says, of course he does. She tosses some ashes, and they blow back in the wind. Reza gets MJ laughing. The same thing happens with the next handful, and Reza gets some in his mouth and starts coughing. They’re laughing hysterically, and MJ finally dumps the rest, which land on the side of the hill. Reza says, there’s her dad, and she says they’re beautiful.

GG gets to the launch party, where they’re still setting up. Party coordinator Stephanie tells her that the workers canceled, so she’s been moving everything. In her interview, GG says she wants to run. She tells Stephanie there aren’t enough tables. GG puts everyone to work, saying she always wanted to have bitches. Everything pulls together. Shervin arrives, and it’s dope. GG goes to get dressed.

Reza tells MJ that Shams is definitely all around; he can feel Shams’s presence. In MJ’s interview, she says she wants Shams to haunt her on a daily basis. She thanks Reza for his support, and Reza says Shams changed his life. He was the best. MJ says they’ll never lose his love. They’ll have it forever.

Mona and Nema have a drink before they go to the launch. Mike joins them. Mike calls Reza, and asks where he is. Reza says he’s in Malibu with MJ. They just scattered dad love and support GG, and they’ll celebrate her success with her another time. Mike asks to talk to MJ, and tells her that they love her, and he knows they’ll be there in spirit. He tells her to be strong. Nema suggest they transition all the love they’re feeling to GG. Since Reza and MJ aren’t coming, they should double their effort to support.

The party starts. Nema is impressed. He’s blown away by how stunning the room looks, and it’s packed. He was expecting an empty room with a tray of Subway sandwiches. He tells GG that he’s proud of her. Mike is in awe at how strong GG has been through her divorce. He was a mess, and she did the opposite. She’s a woman on a mission; hear her roar like the tiger she is.

He notices GG’s marriage is over, but the wedding band still lives on. Nema doesn’t understand why she wears it. She’s essentially holding onto the past. Mike thinks she should return it to Shalom. We flash back to the $155K appraisal. Shervin says she’s antagonizing and tormenting Shalom with the ring. They take an informal vote on who thinks she should give it back, and everyone votes yes except GG. IN her interview, she says she doesn’t really have a reason to still wear it, but… She does an imitation of Golem saying, precious.

GG gets on stage. In his interview, Nema says it’s like when your kid goes on stage for a solo. Please don’t screw up again. GG says the mic makes her want to sing karaoke. She thanks everyone for coming, and says she realized being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease was a hard battle. She felt it must be meant for something, and she wanted to share what helped her. In GG’s interview, she says, let your success make noise. People doubted her for good reason, but tonight was a success. She’s gone from Lochnesa to Bossnesa. She hopes everyone remembers how great her products are. Some guys from Greenstone Lab tells her it was a great vibe and great crowd. They’d like to take her to the next step if she’s willing to put in the effort. Nema says they’re a huge deal in the industry, doing manufacturing and distribution. He’s blown away. GG has come lightyears from bombing with the elevator pitch to CEO of Wusah. She’s taking it to the next level, and belongs there.

Nema tells GG that he’s proud of her. She asks if he’s going to call tomorrow and says she was all over him, when he’s the one all over her. He says when she gets hammered, they switch places. In Nema’s interview, he says she plays cool, but when the crowd disperses, her texts come. It’s not as one-sided as people think. He asks her to marry him one day.

Destiney says Nema is like catnip for GG. He’s feeding into it, and she’s all about that. They keep rubbing each other’s backs or arms, and GG thinks it’s been a while for both of them. They have to keep it clean though, because her parents are there.

Next time, MJ says if Tommy cheats he’ll be walking the earth without a penis, Asa talks to Adam, Reza tells Adam to stop pressuring him about having a kid, and Monique finds information for Destiney.

😴 Because It’s the Best I Can Come Up With At This Hour…

And I love this band.

Oct18

October 17, 2018 – Nina Bonds with Sasha, Charter Guests with Bad Luck, Carlotta Flashes Back, Dallas Mañana, & Salute the Queen

Posted on October 18, 2018 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Sonny checks out Spencer, whose publicist working on his Instagram. She’s only eleven, but Parisian so she’s taken seriously. He tells Sonny it’s mid-term break, but he also came back to Port Charles to right a terrible wrong.

At the MetroCourt, Maxie asks if Nina is okay. Nina says nothing she won’t survive. She’s supposed to meet her daughter. Not only was she stood up, she probably will never see her again.

Valentin sees Sasha trying to jet from the MetroCourt. He asks if he can have a moment of her time regarding her biological mother, Nina Reeves.

Laura comes by Lulu’s office. She says not only does Lulu write for The Invader, she appears on Page Five. Laura shows Lulu her tablet where there’s picture of her and Peter at the film festival. She says it looks like they have some catching up to do.

Drew leaves message for Oscar, wishing him a happy birthday.

Oscar sits in the park. His phone dings, and he sees a missed call from Dad.

Peter goes to Drew’s office to find out what Drew needed help with. Drew says he needs to clear something up. If his memories were restored, would he forget the past five years?

Maxie tells Nina there are a million reasons why Sasha might be late, but ditching her isn’t on the list. Nina says when it comes to sisters-in-law, she won the lottery. Maxie thinks Sash will realize she won in the biological mother lottery. Maxie says, by the time she gets back, they’ll be so deep into bonding, Nina won’t notice she’s there.

Sonny wonders if Spencer’s visit has anything to do with his vendetta against Valentin. He says he promised his grandmother that he’s set aside fighting for his birth right to avenge his father. Sonny is proud of him, and Spencer says, new fans are always welcome. Sonny tells him about Mike living there, and Spencer says his grandmother told him that Mike has Alzheimer’s. He asks if Sonny thinks Mike will remember him. Sonny thinks so. Mike talks about Spencer’s mom, Courtney, a lot. He tells Spencer to let Mike lead. Let him tells stories, and they can get to know each other for as long as they can. Josslyn comes in. She’s excited to see Spencer, and asks how his legs are. Spencer says the healed bones are even stronger. He tells Josslyn that he heard about her and Oscar on social media, and knows she must be devastated. Sonny leaves them to talk. Spencer says when he saw her Instagram post, he had to return. How can he leave his dearest friend halfway around world with a broken heart?

Cameron meets Oscar in the park. He says Oscar is lucky he had nothing first period, but he wouldn’t know since he’s not in school. He asks what Oscar is doing, and Oscar says, stuff. Cameron says they’re reading Moby Dick in English class, and it’s boring; there’s a whole chapter on knots. He tells Oscar that his fake girlfriend plan caused Josslyn to be obsessed with finding every detail about a girl who doesn’t exist. It’s twisted, and he’s out. Oscar says Cameron can’t quit. The sooner Josslyn is convinced the girl is real, the sooner she’ll get over him and move on. Cameron says he’s already over him. He kept Oscar’s secret, and showed Josslyn the fake girlfriend. He feels like he has an ulcer. Oscar says he doesn’t, but Cameron says that’s not the point. They had a deal. If it didn’t work, Oscar has to tell her. Oscar says, it is working. She believes it. All Cameron has to do is one last thing; make up a story. Cameron says, and lie point blank to his oldest friend. It’s not happening. Just because Oscar is sick doesn’t give him a free pass to be a jerk.

Sasha thinks Nina is Valentin’s boss, and he was sent to intercept her. She tells him to let Nina know she’s sorry. She already had a mother; a great mother, and she’s not in the market for another one. Valentin says he understands the people they love aren’t interchangeable. She misunderstands. He wasn’t sent there to intercept her, and he’s the last person she would send. Nina doesn’t trust him, for good reason. Sasha asks who he is, and why is he talking to her? He knows firsthand what it’s like to have Nina turn your world upside down. She means well. Sasha says it’s a lot; she’s a lot. Valentin agrees Nina can be overwhelming, especially where her daughter is involved. Sasha says she doesn’t know Nina, but Valentin says at one point, she was Nina’s whole world. The next moment, it was twenty years later and she was gone. She hasn’t had time to adjust to the joy of Sasha still being alive. It’s not much to ask. He knows what it’s like to be embraced and loved by Nina, and it’s something she doesn’t want to miss. He also knows what it’s like to be deprived of it, and she’ll regret it for the rest of her life.

Sasha says that may be the case for Valentin, and asks who he is. He introduces himself, saying he’s Nina’s ex-husband. Sasha says when they met yesterday, it was obvious that Nina wanted more than she can give. He says it might have seemed that way, but Nina is a giver. She’s utterly overwhelming, and it can be infuriating at first, but she’s generous. Sasha says she sounds lovely, but it’s too much. Valentin tells her the one thing Nina wanted more than anything was a child of her own. The closest she’s come is being stepmother to his child. Her loyalty and devotion is unmatched. Sasha says she wasn’t loyal enough to stay with him, but Valentin says it’s all on him. Sasha says it’s never only on one, but he tells her in this case, it is. She stood by him through it all. Sasha asks why they’re not still together, and he says he abused her trust. He broke her heart, and he’ll regret it and love her until the end of his days. All Nina wants is her time, and he guarantees it will be time well spent.

Lulu finds it hard to believe Laura came all the way to discuss a picture. Laura says she’s just checking in. She knows Lulu was upset about her marriage. Lulu says, and she happened to be reading Page Five? Laura says correct her if she’s wrong, but Peter isn’t her husband’s favorite guy. Lulu says Dante doesn’t have to like all of her friends. Laura says Peter is her boss. Lulu says, and her friend. If Dante doesn’t like it, he can come home and tell her to her face. Laura asks if Lulu is trying make Dante jealous, but she says she just accepted an invitation. She misses her husband. Laura asks if Peter knows that, and Lulu says he does. Laura says if the message Lulu wants to send is that she loves and misses him, the photo isn’t going to help her. Geez, it’s just a photo of them standing next to each other, smiling. It’s not like they’re groping each other.

Nina starts to leave, and Sasha runs in. She asks if she’s too late, and Nina says, never.

Peter thinks Drew should talk to Andre, but Drew says he’s doing classified research for the WSB. They won’t share his location, or even give him a message. Peter is his next best resource. Peter says he just delivered Drew and Jason. Drew asks if he was there for the procedure. Peter says he was, but didn’t understand the science. Drew asks if he can outline what happened. Break it down. When new memories are implanted, do the memories that are there disappear? Peter says, yes, and Drew says, then the last five years will be a blur. Peter says, to the best of his knowledge. Drew says, so he can forget Sam and Scout. He’ll be Drew again. He’ll remember being a SEAL, but forget Monica and Oscar. he apologizes for rambling, and thanks Peter. Peter asks if it’s still hypothetical, or does he have the flashdrive? Drew says he doesn’t have the flashdrive, just questions. Peter is sorry he’s no help. Drew deserves better. He doesn’t have the right to offer Drew advice, but from one man whose past was run by Faison to another, he’ll find no peace in looking backward.

Sasha and Nina sit down, and Nina apologizes for coming on like a tsunami. She also apologizes for what she said about Sasha’s mother. She didn’t mean any disrespect. She was angry and frustrated with herself, and a little jealous that Sasha’s adoptive mother got to raise her. She’s glad Sasha was raised by a woman who inspired love and loyalty. Sasha says they did love each other very much. Nina has an envelope, and says she also wanted to give Sasha this. She’s not Sasha’s only long lost relative. She has other family. They’re colorful, but incredible. Does she want to hear about them?

Spencer gives Josslyn a framed map of Paris, all the places he’d love to show her. All they have to do is just get on a plane. She’s happy he’s back; it feels like he’s been gone forever. She can’t remember the last time they hung out. She says he hasn’t changed, and he says she got taller. (I actually think it might be the other way around.) She tells him that her volleyball coach is appreciative. Spencer asks how she is, and she says, stressed. It’s Oscar’s birthday, and he’s celebrating with his new girlfriend. Spencer says he cursed them. Josslyn says, even though he’s with someone else, she can’t help wishing him a happy birthday, and takes out her phone. Spencer asks where her dignity is, and says it’s a giant mistake.

Oscar can’t believe Cameron just called him a jerk. He has a brain tumor. Cameron says that doesn’t mean it’s hopeless. Oscar asks if Cameron knows something the doctors don’t, and Cameron says he can still turn this thing around and not be a jerk. He asks if Oscar knows how much time he has, but Oscar isn’t sure. Cameron says he’d better hurry then. Oscar thinks this is better than heartfelt talk with his parents, and asks Cameron to say something mean again. Cameron says he’s not a trained seal. Didn’t the doctors tell Oscar how much time he had? Oscar says it’s not a question anyone wants to answer. Cameron says you’d think his parents would be more specific with the details. Oscar’s phone dings. He says he misses things not being important. Everything is significant now. His mom gets teary taking him for ice cream, thinking it will be the last time. He’d like to see a movie trailer without wondering if he’ll live to see the movie. He wants to hate Spanish class, and think random thoughts, and wishes not everything was so important. He looks at his phone, and sees Josslyn’s message wishing him a happy birthday.

I miss a little bit here because, dogs. Drew has told Sonny about Margaux’s offer of the flashdrive. Drew says he’ll tell Sonny the same thing he told Margaux. The memories aren’t his to share. Jason and Sonny also helped him. Sonny says Jason did it to protect the people he cares about, and Sonny cares too.

Valentin sees Peter, and says the photo is a helluva thing. What message is he trying to send? Peter says if two friends going to a movie is news, it must be a slow day. Is he insinuating that Peter is trying to undermine Lulu’s marriage, since that would help gain traction with Charlotte. Valentin says Peter’s mind goes to dark places. Peter has earned the trust of those who didn’t trust him before; Maxie and Lulu. Peter says, and Nina. Valentin says, good for him. He’s able to live openly among those he hurt. No hidden identity; no hidden agenda. Peter didn’t realize they’d be so quick to forgive. He wonders what’s bothering Valentin. Is it that he gets to go on with his life in Port Charles, while Valentin has fallen from grace?

Nina shows Sasha pictures as she talks. She wishes Sasha could have met her brother; everyone loved him. Maxie is more like a sister than a sister-in-law. She works at the magazine, and has the most incredible baby ever – James, the light of their lives. Sasha also has a half-sister, Kiki; they share the same father. Sasha asks about her father. Nina is certain he doesn’t know about her. Nina’s mom would have worked it out that way. His name was Silas Clay, and they were very much in love. Sasha was definitely conceived out of love. Sasha says that means a lot to her. She noticed Nina was using the past tense, and Nina says he died a couple years ago. Another long story. She puts the pictures in the envelope, and says these are the ones closely related to her. Feel free look at the photos at her leisure, or not; it’s up to her. As for seeing Nina again, she appreciates that Sasha came back. Sasha says it’s her pleasure. Nina says she doesn’t want to miss her flight, but Sasha says she can cancel it. She’d like to stick around for a few days, if it’s okay with Nina.

Lulu tells Laura that Dante should trust her, and know nothing is going on. If not, they’ll get past it like they always do. Laura thinks that’s a bad plan. You can’t live in the world as it should be, but as it is. He’s still mourning the death of his partner, for which Peter is partly to blame. The photo rubs his nose in all of it. She can’t take things for granted. Sometimes absence doesn’t make the heart grow fonder. Lulu asks if things are still off with Doc, and Laura says he’s definitely avoiding her. Spencer also dropped out of the sky, and his presence isn’t putting the spark back. Lulu offers to take him for a few days, but Laura thinks Doc will feel the pressure and it will make it even worse. She’s never seen him like this; so distracted and distant. Lulu says as soon as the anniversary of his brother’s killing spree passes, he’ll be back to his old self. Laura says, in the meantime, she’s going to check on Spencer. Lulu thanks her for the tough love. She missed Laura. Laura tells her to take good care of the people she loves. Life doesn’t always go as planned.

Sonny tells Drew not to underestimate Margaux. She assumes she has the one thing that will get him to do what she wants. If Sonny goes down, so does Jason, and it will effect Sam, Elizabeth, and Jake. It will hurt a lot of people. Margaux is banking on Drew’s resentment of Jason getting him to flip. Drew says he’ll never let her get to him, and Sonny wonders why he’s so sure.

Nina tells Sasha, of course it’s all right; she’s thrilled. Why the change of heart? Sasha says she’s not finished yet. It came as shock, and it’s finally started to wear off. She replaced her anger at Nina for telling her, with anger at her mother for not telling her. Nina understands why she would want to walk away, but she brought the pictures so Sasha could see them. She’s not using them to make her stay. Sasha says, it’s not just the photos. She had an enlightening conversation with Nina’s ex-husband. When Nina said she was willing to let her go, she seemed sincere, and just proved what he said about her. Nina says, Valentin got her to stay?

Valentin tells Peter few people’s opinions mean anything to him. Nina, Charlotte, and him. He doesn’t believe wrongs can’t be righted. Peter asks if he should pass Valentin’s regrets along to Nina. Valentin doesn’t care. He doesn’t need Peter’s help to prove his love is worth saving. Peter says he’s heard the way Nina talks about Valentin. Valentin says she’s absolutely right. Peter wonders why Valentin thinks he has a chance in hell to win her back. Valentin says he believes it with every fiber in his being, and he’s going to make it happen.

Lulu goes to see Maxie at her office. She asks how Nina is, and Maxie tells her about Nina meeting with her daughter. Lulu says Maxie must have seen the photo, but Maxie says she hasn’t, so Lulu shows her. Her and Peter on Page Five. Her mom is worried it will look like it’s more than it is, especially to Dante. Maxie asks if they went to dinner beforehand, but Lulu says they went straight from work. Maxie asks if they went out afterward, and Lulu asks if Maxie is upset that she went with Peter. Maxie says, no; she’s just being protective. Maxie says she knows what to do. Go behind Lulu’s back, and tell Peter not to confuse her. She’s a married woman, isn’t she?

Josslyn can’t believe Oscar hasn’t replied; not even a polite thank you. Spencer tells Josslyn that she should be more strategic. Why should he reply? He knows she’ll always be there. She asks if she should go silent and hope he notices. Spencer asks what’s bothering her more; not hearing from him or imagining him with someone else. She says, both, but he asks, what’s worse? She says seeing the post of Oscar and the other girl made her sick. Spencer says Josslyn is smart and beautiful. Plenty of other guys would be thrilled to date her. Perhaps Oscar should see that for himself. Josslyn hugs Spencer, and he says this went better than he thought. She says he’s a genius, and he says he is. She knows what to do.

Cameron picks up a leaf, and tells Oscar it’s like a leaf of their friendship. It goes from green to brown. It reminds him of Oscar’s breath. He says he’s feeling a haiku coming on, and Oscar tells him, shut up.

Josslyn says she’s going to figure out exactly what to do to get Oscar back. She knows who can help – Cameron. She calls him, but when Cameron’s phone rings, Oscar tells him, don’t answer.

Lulu tells Maxie that Peter is her boss and friend. It’s all they’ve been or ever will be. Maxie says, not according to Page Five. Lulu says it’s just a picture; they didn’t say anything. Maxie says, they didn’t have to. A picture is worth a thousand words. Lulu says Maxie can’t possibly believe something is going on, and Maxie says Lulu jumped to the same conclusion about her. Lulu says, that’s different, and Maxie asks, why? Because she’s a lonely widow? She cleared up the misunderstanding. Lulu told Peter she wanted him to stay away, but she didn’t. Lulu thinks she should be more careful, but Maxie doesn’t think she needs to be more careful than Lulu does.

Cameron answers, and Josslyn says she needs him to be her boyfriend. Spencer facepalms.

Laura sees Peter. She doesn’t know if he remembers her, but she’s Lulu’s mom. He asks what he can do for her. She tells him that like many people in the town who were affected by his father, she’s sorry he had the misfortune of being his son. She’s sure it was awful. He says, it was. Valentin listens. Laura says Lulu told her how much he’d like a fresh start. Not just with The Invader, although it’s infinitely more readable now. She tells him, good luck with the paper, and everything. Valentin says she’s exhibiting unprecedented generosity today. She says Peter was the victim of one monster, and the pawn of another – namely him. He says she’s subtle, and she says she doesn’t owe him subtlety. He’s the criminal who murdered her son. She owes him nothing.

Sasha tells Nina that Valentin recognized her, and convinced her not to go. He said she’d regret it if she left, and Sasha sees he was right. Nina asks if he told her why they got a divorce. Sasha says, no, but she imagines it’s another – they finish together, long story. Sasha can’t begin guess what went down, but she has to say she’s never heard anyone talk about another person with so much love.

Sonny says that Drew could have gotten payback, but didn’t. Drew says, there was no incentive. Sonny says maybe Margaux does have it. If she wants to come at him, bring it on, but don’t let her do it through him.

Tomorrow, Olivia-Q has bad news, Kim thinks this could be the solution, and Carly is tempted to find out what’s going on.

Below Deck

When we last left, Rhylee was griping about Chandler in the crew mess. Ross says Chandler is her boss, but Rhylee says he wasn’t in the van when Chandler told her to speak freely. Kate asks what happened, and Rhylee said she asked Chandler if she could speak freely. He said she could, and she told him that if he made everyone get up at 6 am, he was going to piss off the whole deck crew. He told her to stop talking, and she asked if he was saying that as a boss or friend. He said, both. Kate says he was right. Rhylee tells Kate that she said she’d do whatever was required, and he stormed out of the van. In his interview, Ross knows why she’s frustrated, but she needs to stop talking now. She needs to know her place; she disrespected Chandler. Chandler comes out of his bunk, and says Rhylee straight up lost her sh*t. Apparently, he’s never seen someone lose their sh*t. Rhylee says she told him that she’d do what he asked. Sorry to speak while he’s effing interrupting. In his interview, Chandler says he’s never dealt with such disrespect. I guess he doesn’t know what that is either. He goes back into his bunk. Kate understands what happened, but the only person raising her voice is Rhylee. If she was Rhylee, she’d go to sleep now, since she has to be on deck at 6 am. Rhylee says she’ll do what she wants. In her interview, Kate says Rhylee has no experience in yachting. She needs to respect those above her, and everyone is above her. It’s 3 am, and Ashton and Ross go to bed, Rhylee says it’s bullsh*t, and Caroline has a cigarette on the dock.

In Rhylee’s interview, she says she can go on no sleep and still do her job. She does it all summer, and it won’t affect her. Ashton tells Chandler there’s a gap, and asks what he missed. He doesn’t know what’s going on. Chandler says they were waiting for him for an hour and a half, and Rhylee got out of hand. In his interview, Chandler says he’s glad Rhylee is working like a professional this morning, but she dug a hole last night, and still has to dig out of it. He tells Ashton that he has to have serious conversation with her.

Caroline gets an email from her mother, saying she has early onset dementia. Caroline says her mother has struggled with it, but has been in denial. Finally hearing it from her puts Caroline in a sad, dark place. It’s heartbreaking.

Chandler won’t even talk to Rhylee, and they work in silence. Josiah loves that Chandler made them start work at six, but Kate says she’d never punish the crew that way. Rhylee knows she has a temper, but not talking to her makes Chandler a pr*ck. Kate has breakfast with Captain Lee, who asks who effed up. Kate says Rhylee doesn’t have respect for Chandler, but the captain says she will and she should.

Captain Lee calls Adrian, Kate, and Chandler in for a preference sheet meeting. The co-primaries are Alan and Danyelle. They’re returning guests, who Kate says are the lovliest guests ever, but also have the worst luck. We flash back, and they were the guests aboard when Chef Leon quit. She says they deserve the perfect charter. It’s Alan’s 53^rd birthday tomorrow, and they also just got engaged. They want massages, a midnight PJ party, a picnic on the beach, and an excursion to the natural caves. Kate wants to make sure the experience will be fun for them.

Adrian says he uses his third eye to plan the meals, and it always works out. Ashton says whatever he’s doing, keep it up. It’s working.

Caroline is obviously distressed. Josiah asks if she’s excited for the next charter, and she says she’s stoked, but starts to cry and runs out when Kate walks in. Kate is like, wth? and asks Josiah to help. He looks for Caroline, and finds her on the stairs, crying. She tells him that she’ll be okay in a second. In Caroline’s interview, she says she worries about her mom. It’s hard to see somebody lose their mind. She can’t control it, and feels helpless. Kate asks if she’s okay, and she says she’s just going through a rough patch; it’s nothing about the boat. She tells Kate about her mom, but says she’s not missing the charter; she’ll pull it together. Kate is sorry, and Caroline asks if she can take five. In his interview, Josiah says the yacht is like a weird marmalade. They have work to do, but if someone is going through something, you have to be there for them.

Adrian talks to his girlfriend on the phone. In his interview, he explains he’s not ready to commit, but Felicia has the same views as he does. She’s so calm and stress free. He needs it with how hectic the boat is. Like the aggression last night. The sun is setting, and the deck crew comes in. Chandler needs a conversation with Rhylee, but doesn’t have the capacity to deal with what comes out of her mouth. He tells her some things were said that they both probably regret, and he didn’t handle it as well as he should have. They’re good, but he wants to talk to the captain. She says when he asked her to shut up, she did, but he says after that, she carried on in the mess. He’s not here for petty stuff, and she can’t disrupt him. In her interview, Rhylee says she’s also a captain. She understands, but doesn’t demand respect. It has to be earned. Kate is thankful for Josiah. She couldn’t flip boat without him. The crew goes to bed.

In the morning, Kate confirms the ukulele player, and asks Captain Lee if they can host the PJ party in the beach club. Caroline is feeling better, and the provisions come in. Adrian says his food is made with love and a spark of craziness no one else can give. The guests have had a bad experience in the past, and he wants to rectify that. The ukulele player is confirmed, and the captain says, it’s showtime. They change into their whites. Chandler literally has them toe the line for greeting the guests.

The guests are impressed with the crew. Kate gives the tour. The luggage is brought on board. Captain Lee says, of course the effing wind picks up, and has the crew move the chairs back in. Rhylee keeps apologizing for everything. Ashton tells her, calm down. In his interview, Ross says she’s proved that she’s hard working, but needs a plan for her unacceptable attitude. The captain says they’re out of there, and the go off into the blue, blue water.

Adrian prepares a beautiful lunch of roasted chicken breast. Alan says it’s spectacular. The deckhands are moving around some railings, and Rhylee tries to explain something, but Ashton says it’s not her problem, and tells her again to calm down. Alan says lunch was legit. The captain says the weather is not looking great. Chandler wants a team meeting, but tells Ross that he doesn’t want to make it about one person – even though it is. He doesn’t want it to look like they’re ganging up on Rhylee. They can’t have the awkward tension. Ashton says every time she talks, it’s irritated feedback. He’s trying to help, but she’s shutting him down, telling him what’s going on in her mind. In Ashton’s interview, he says she’s a junior deckhand, and should never give a superior attitude like she does. Chandler says it’s unprofessional, and he can’t have that happening with the guests on board. Kate says there’s still luggage on the deck. At the meeting, Chandler tells them that he knows he said no pecking order, but that’s changing now. Kate drags the luggage to the main salon herself. Chandler says Ross is the lead deckhand, then Ashton, and then Rhylee. He’s basing it on experience. He says it’s not a democracy; he just wants professionalism. Kate radios, asking if he’s super busy, and Chandler says he’s having a team meeting. She says there’s guests’ luggage in the main salon, and he says he’ll get it when he’s done. In her interview, Kate says the guests can’t change because the deck crew is having a powwow. The captain gets on the radio, and tells Chandler he wants the luggage moved right now. Kate feels lucky that the majority of the drama is with the deck crew.

Captain Lee says it’s funny how it always looks calmer a hundred yards away from the boat. Kate gets the massages set up on deck. Alan and Danyelle sip drinks while the masseuses go to work. The captain says, it’s not looking good. They’re coming into a squall area that popped out of nowhere. The massages get interrupted by wind and rain. Both the crew and the guests scramble to get inside. In Kate’s interview, she says Alan and Danyelle can’t catch a break. It’s lucky they’re lovely and easy-going, or it would be a nightmare.

The captain asks for anchor to be dropped. Kate doesn’t like looking at the weather doppler. It makes her feel like she’s psychic. Everything needs to come out of the beach club for the PJ party. The beach club is like a separate room on the yacht, which opens out directly to the water. It’s also where the water toys are stored when they’re not being used, so this is a project. The captain wonders what’s up with creasing throw pillows at the top, and Josiah tells him it’s where they punch them when it rains. Alan wanted the chef to surprise them for dinner, so Adrian is making veal. Kate is impressed at how easy going he is; he just goes with the flow. The table is set, and the ukulele player is in place. He serenades the guests as they come in. I note that the napkin rings are giant cocktail rings. Like you would wear. That’s a cool idea.

Adrian makes ohm sounds over the appetizers, some kind of avocado thing that the guests say are phenomenal. When they find out the entrée is veal, it’s a whole different reaction. Alan says none of them are getting what they like. One of the guests says, dead baby lamb, and another says they don’t eat baby animals. I never quite understand this, unless you don’t eat meat altogether. What’s the difference between that and eating a full-grown cow who’s lived a whole life just to be slaughtered? It makes no sense. Kate says so far, Adrian has been a skilled chef. Who is she to question him? Caroline brings out the entrée, and everyone looks unhappy. Bacon is involved, and Alan asks how Adrian came up with that. Adrian says the preference sheet indicated that he loved bacon, and Alan says no one had veal on their sheet. Adrian reminds Alan that he said to surprise them, and thinks they’ll still be blown away. Alan takes a bite, and say it’s really good. Everyone is surprised. Kate says Adrian is amazing. Alan toast to friends and family. Adrian says his angels told him dinner would be good.

Ashton has had no break. He’s tired, and not happy about being on early call. Adrian presents the birthday cake. He tells us that food, like life, is about balance. He was risky with the main course, so he’s staying safe with dessert. Alan loves beaches, and it’s decorated with a beach theme. Adrian makes some peaches flambé to go with it, setting the pan on fire while the guests watch. Alan says he’s redeemed the other charter

It’s time for the PJ party. The beach club is done up with disco lights, and a trampoline. Music plays, and everyone dances. Kate asks Caroline to have the guys take out the trash when clean-up is over. When the guests go to bed, Chandler starts breaking everything down. Caroline asks if he can take out the trash, but he says he has another hour of work before bed, and needs to focus on the skis. Trash is the last thing on his mind. Caroline says, thanks, bye, and calls him a d*ck after she disconnects the call.

In the morning, Captain Lee suggests the caves. Chandler thinks getting the guests off the boat will be a nice change. He’s also getting a vacation from Rhylee’s nonsense, since she and Ross are going with them. At breakfast, Alan says the chef is killing it. Kate sees a lengthy note from Caroline, who was hoping Chandler would help out with the trash. Kate doesn’t want a dear diary note, just what needs to be done to get through the charter. Maybe she’ll have a meeting, so Caroline doesn’t feel singled out. She wants the guests back by 2:15.

My mouth falls open when see the caves. They’re breathtaking. One of the guests starts to feel seasick. Rhylee is from the school of ralph and rally. She doesn’t know what the problem is with Ross. She thinks he can’t take suggestions from a junior deckhand. The guests want swimming. Ross thinks they have time, and Rhylee reminds him they need to be back by 2:15. In his interview, He says she’s a junior deckhand; he’s in charge. Shut up. I don’t like any of the deck guys too much. I think they don’t like that she’s a female deckhand. They’ve had female deckhands on charter before, and it’s been cool, but this is a new crew.

All of a sudden, Ross wants them out of water, because it’s not safe. He tells Rhylee to call them out. She does what he asks, but he gets pissed because he thought she was going to say something. In her interview, Rhylee says he has no faith in her abilities, and questions her judgement. The waves are pushing the tender into the reef, but Rhylee helps get them back in. Ross says, this isn’t good. In Rhylee’s interview, she says Ross got flustered because of the weather picking up, but the guests should never feel like they’ve lost control. She’s capable of getting them back on board, as long as she and the captain are on the same page.

Adrian makes sushi. Caroline comes out looking like hell, and wanders around on the deck before she plops down in a corner. Captain Lee sees her, and calls Kate. Kate tells her that the captain would rather not have her walking around outside on deck not wearing her uniform. In her interview, Kate says if she had a more uniform-looking sweater, it would be okay. It’s a luxury yacht, and she looks like a Muppet who came out of a cave. It actually looks like one of my after-the-flood outfits. What I wore after Hurricane Sandy, when we had no electricity and it was freezing and damp.

The guests freshen up. Ross is sorry there’s a lack of communication, but doesn’t know if he can have confidence in Rhylee. In her interview, Rhylee says she knows what needs to be done, and the safest way. Next time she’ll keep her mouth shut, and let him get close to the rocks. She’s also a captain; it’s what she does for a living. Ross thinks there’s no reasoning with her. He respects that she’s strong minded, but won’t tolerate disrespect.

Adrian thinks he must have been Japanese in another life. Kate is feeling that. The sushi looks like something from Japanese heaven. Alan says it’s ridiculous. Ross tells Chandler that Rhylee isn’t cooperating, and not taking instruction. Chandler tells him just get through the charter. The, they can figure out what they need to do. In Ross’s interview, he says Chandler’s decision making process is frustrating. This behavior can’t be tolerated. He goes to the captain. Wow. I can’t believe this bunch of babies. Loving the interior this season though. Josiah is a lot of fun, and Adrian… I’m not sure what he is, but I like it.

Next time, Ross talks to Captain Lee about Rhylee, Caroline has issues with Chandler, Rhylee flirts with Ashton, and Kate thinks Caroline is a moron.

🏊 I’m really enjoying the late night reruns of previous Below Deck season. I forgot Leon was such a tool. The poor guests from this episode were the same ones who bore the final brunt of his anger. He was angry all the time, since he had limited talent, and wasn’t meant for yachting, where guests can demand such difficult things as sliders and cream cheese brownies at midnight. And also pay more than your house costs for a charter. He’d only worked on cruise ships. The worst of it was, he took his anger out on Kate. When Captain Lee finally had enough, he gave Leon the business, but instead of finishing the season, Leon stomped off. Get that man a pacifier. Chef Ben finally came to the rescue, and no one was sorry to see Leon go.

Star

Carlotta told Take 3 that they needed to get their new track down before they could engage in solo efforts. Star found out that Maurice named himself producer on her latest song, and took half her money. Maurice bragged about his new label and the club, and his ex-wife Megan returned.

Cotton told Carlotta she needed a break, but when Carlotta tried to get good night’s rest, she dreamed of Jahil getting shot. Star confronted Maurice at the club, telling him that he was so untalented, he had to steal from other people. He claimed he was the one who pushed her to the top, and she told him that he’d better watch his back. She smashed up his bottle service table at the club, so he called security. She said she could kick herself out, and reminded him that he was also stealing from the baby now. Like anyone could forget she’s pregnant. Every outfit now has a crop top.

Derek thought Olivia was coming up way too strong with Alex, but Alex said she was still grieving her sister.

Noah wanted to put his club gig on hold club until he got a new record out, but Maurice told him it was once a week. Noah said Maurice had promised him creative freedom, and Maurice said he still needed him to headline the club. Noah told Maurice that he’d traded one plantation for another, and Maurice told him, freedom comes at a price.

Cassie’s thug beat up on Andy. Cassie told Andy he could sing like a songbird, but messed it up. He cost her Carlotta, her own blood. Now her sister wanted to destroy her because of him. She told him when he was gone, she was done with this life. It would be a whole new Cassie.

Carlotta wanted to have a multi-media event called Rhythm & Bells, to introduce them into Atlanta high society. She needed a perfect host, and wanted Ryan, but he was already scheduled for Orange Night, a gun violence benefit. She still thought he’d be perfect, and Mateo told her the window was closing fast. She insisted her event would be money in the bank, and he told her she’d better get it done.

Nina explained to Simone that she and Mateo had an open relationship, but have rules. She liked that a friend was looking out for her though. She wanted Simone to give a speech on Orange Night, telling her to be the same badass she was when she pitched herself for the movie. Carlotta approached Ryan about hosting her event, and he told her Orange Night was about keeping children from dying. Her event was shameless self-promotion. She said she wanted to create an impact on people’s lives. It was about rising from the ashes. Carlotta encouraged Alex to finish her song about the plane crash, and sing it for the Rhythm & Bells event. It would make a strong social impact.

Maurice wanted to make it up to Megan. He messed up when he got injured. Megan said he replaced his career with women, but Maurice said he never gave up until he played every play in the book, and he wanted her respect back.

Cotton tried to have the RV towed to get Carlotta out of the past, but Carlotta told them to get the hell off her property.

Olivia was all over Alex while she was song writing in the studio. Derek thought he was talking to Alex in private, but Olivia knew which button to push to listen in. Derek thought Alex should have a break from Olivia, but Alex said her solo on Orange Night was going to be about the pain of the crash. He told her to be careful.

Noah went to Megan for professional advice. He needed someone who knew Maurice’s weaknesses. He thought Maurice gave him the short end of the deal. Star told Jackson she had to find a way to get back into Karma.

Xander came to Cassie’s office, and tried to persuade her to launder money again. He asked why she was trying to go legit. Why was she trying be someone she’s not? She’s a cold blooded killer. She is who she is, and she’s not changing. She told him to get the hell out, and go back to his wife with his slimy ass.

Carlotta sang, which is always a treat. Miss Bruce told Carlotta that she needed to figure out how to release her pain. Carlotta said she was good or at least getting there. Jackson got Star into the club by her pretending she was a little drunk, and him helping her in the door.

Cassie cut Andy free. She told him to get away, and never show his ass in Atlanta again. It wasn’t about him; it was about her. There’s no such thing as one more kill before going legit. She told him to do her right, and he got the hell out of there. Derek got jumped, but the police came. Olivia told Alex she felt that Derek didn’t get why she and Alex were close

Carlotta introduced Mateo to Ryan. Mateo said Orange Night was a cause close to his heart, bur Ryan wondered if it was just PR. Mateo insisted he was part of the solution. Carlotta hoped Alex’s song would speak to him Ryan. Star snooped around Maurice’s office, telling Jackson that her daddy was a con. It was in her blood. Jackson asked her, please don’t teach their kid. Star found a locked box, and took a ring from it. Nina told Simone to forget the speech she memorized, and use the teleprompter. Simone said she couldn’t read that. She wasn’t illiterate, but not good at it, and was passed on in school to be the next person’s problem. She told Nina to keep her secret, since she was keeping Nina’s.

Orange Night began, and Ryan said you’re twice as likely to get shot in Georgia than New York, which surprised me. He read the names of those they’d lost, and Carlotta thought about Jahil again. Alex began to sing, and suddenly Olivia was with her on stage, making it a duet. Alex was not happy. Mateo told Carlotta to fix it. Alex said, what the hell? and Olivia claimed she thought she was helping. She messed up. She knew Alex was nervous, and she and Bianca used to do that. Alex told Olivia it was supposed to be her first solo performance, and not to pull a stunt like that again.

Ryan thought that instead of sharing a message, Carlotta had pulled a PR stunt. Carlotta promised that Rhythm & Bells would be different. He said that’s what she told him about the solo. She said life hadn’t been easy, and she’d lost the love of her life; he died in her arms. Now her purpose is work. It’s not who Mateo is, but who she is. Carlotta could see she got through to him, but Ryan said he wouldn’t make any promises, and told her stop smiling

Star thought they could get $50K for the ring, but Jackson said Maurice knew they’d jacked it; there were cameras all over. He didn’t want the mother of his child going to jail, and was giving it back. He told her, we’ll find another way, and she told him there was no we.

Andy limped out into the night, but Cassie’s thug saw him. He chased after Andy who was hit by a car. The thug ran off, the car drove off, and Andy was lying there, spitting out teeth. He managed to get to Carlotta. He managed to tell her that he’d done what she told him to, but Cassie found him. Carlotta told him he’d be okay; she had him, and wasn’t going to let him die. Once again, she flashed back to Jahil, and Andy died in Carlotta’s arms the same way. I said, oh no, and Carlotta said, not again.

Andy’s body was picked up, and Simone asked how it happened. Carlotta said he was in with bad people, and she failed him. The girls gathered around her, Miss Bruce said she was in no state be working. Carlotta said she’d be fine, and Cotton said, no, not fine, but Carlotta insisted she had work to do.

Xander went to Cassie, saying he hadn’t treated her right, and never had. She told him not to play her. He told her he was sorry, and she said he could take his sorry, but he kissed her instead.

Star told Jackson that Andy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and still couldn’t make life perfect. She got why Jackson gave ring back. Jackson said Star had lost a lot, and couldn’t afford to lose any more. He told her that he had a home studio.

Noah confronted Maurice at the club with his new lawyer – Megan. She suggested Maurice give her client what he wanted; she’d found clauses in the contract giving him leverage, but he was willing to compromise. As she walked away, Noah pointed out how fine she is.

Derek told Alex that he got arrested. It got him thinking that he couldn’t keep going like this; he couldn’t lose anyone else. He was done with it. They kissed, and the camera in the photo frame blinked.

At the end, Carlotta was alone, crying and drinking. Cotton saw her bed was empty, and looked for her, as she walked down the road, drunk, a bottle in hand, and looking so real.

Next time – in two weeks – Carlotta is on 72-hour hold in the hospital, and Olivia shows her deadly obsession.

💈 While Carlotta sported a nice not-too-messy top bun tonight, my favorite do was her loosely spiraled shoulder-length curls look. Star also had a beautiful, definitely messy, updo. Again looking very Bridget Bardot.

🐮 Tomorrow, The Real Housewives of Dallas. I don’t understand why Bravo waits to rerun that until 11:30, rather than at 10. We really don’t need to see the OC Wives five times a week.

👑 Because the Queen Rocks…

Oct17

October 16, 2018 – Spencer Surprises Laura,Veronica Wants RK Dead, Decking Tomorrow & a Little Bit of Lee

Posted on October 17, 2018 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

At the film festival, Nina thanks Maxie for bringing her out. She needed a distraction. Maxie sees Peter and Lulu, and can’t believe they came together.

Laura answers the door. It’s Spencer with flowers. Her favorites.

At the MetroCourt bar, not-Doc toasts to real Doc. Ava sees him, and says, it’s a sign. She was just thinking about him, and there he is.

Griff tells Kiki they’re upstairs in a smaller screening room. He clicked on the wrong movie. She doesn’t care, since she’s excited to be spending time with him. They could watch a documentary about paint drying, and she wouldn’t mind. Besides, a smaller room is more intimate. She kisses him.

In her home office, Monica looks at Oscar’s folder. Jason comes by to see how she’s doing. She says she’s better now that he’s there.

Drew visits Sam. He knows he said he couldn’t lean on her, but there’s no one else he wants to talk to. She tells him that she’s there for whatever he needs – always.

Spencer suggests Laura put the flowers in water. She asks what he’s doing there. He thought she’d be happy to see him, and she says she always is, but can’t believe it. Maybe it’s time to talk about a different school. One that keeps track of its students. Spencer says he loves it there. He’s doing well, loves his classes, and loves his classmates. She thinks he loves getting around the school security. If he wants to keep going there, he has to stay there, and no matter what the circumstances, not use his cell phone to buy a first class ticket home. He says it was business class.

Not-Doc asks Ava to join him. She says she can’t stand facing an empty apartment either, and he tells her that Laura is back. Ava asks why he’s not with her, and he says he had a trying session. He wants to shake it off before he goes home. She says it helped to talk to him, and he’d mentioned the possibility of regular sessions. He thinks it would be beneficial, and believes she has a lot to explore.

Peter tells Lulu that he’s seen a lot of bad films, but she was right. Lulu says it was the worst. Peter says they left twenty minutes into it, and she says they stayed twenty minutes too long. Maxie watches, and tells Nina, so much trouble, but Nina says Lulu probably dragged Peter there because she has to write a review. Maxie says, it’s strictly professional. She sees them laughing, and says it doesn’t look professional to her.

Sam asks Drew what’s going on, and he says he’s wracking his brain, thinking of how to get through to Oscar. He wants to be there for him; he wants to be better. He wants Oscar to live his best life, but doesn’t know what that means. Sam doesn’t either, but says he doesn’t have to do it alone.

Maxie tells Nina this is bad because Dante has been gone forever. Nina says to give Lulu credit. She loves him. Maxie isn’t saying Lulu is looking to stray, but he left her with all the responsibility. The kids, and her career, which he doesn’t approve of. Nina says Peter has been a big supporter. Peter and Lulu approach them, and Peter says, fancy seeing them there.

Not-Doc says, avenge or not to avenge, and Ava says, most people would call it impulse control. He says he’s not most people. Call it by its name. When you hide from your feelings, they control you. Ava laughs, and says he just accused her of running, and she’s thinking of leaving town for a while. He tells her it’s the worst thing she can do.

Drew tells Sam that finding out was overwhelming. It’s mind blowing how many people are tied to them and Oscar. Take Monica. She loves Oscar like all the other grandchildren, but with Oscar, the bond happened overnight. Monica has lost so much. Sam says that’s an understatement. Drew says he can’t stand the thought of her losing anyone else. Sam repeats that he doesn’t have to do this alone. He says it’s impossible to make a decision for one without affecting the others, and he has to think of his son right now.

Monica tells Jason that when she had breast cancer, he was wonderful. Jason remembers talking to Robin, and when she said cancer, the information flooded into his head, and he realized he knew a lot about it. Monica says when she was sick, he read everything he could. Alan and AJ were scared, and she had to pretend to be stronger than she felt. She didn’t have to with him. She could be scared with him. He was so kind and reassuring. She’s not surprised he’s there tonight. It’s always been his first instinct to help the people he loves. He takes her hand, and asks how he can take care of her.

Ava understands not-Doc is the expert, and respects his opinion, but she thinks removing herself from her emotional triggers is what’s best. At least until she stops having dark thoughts of revenge when she sees her daughter with her ex. Not-Doc says the feelings will be with her whether she’s in Port Charles or not. They might recede with distance, but they’ll return when she does, and be even stronger. He advises another session, so they can explore her impulses. They’re healthy, and there’s no reason to shy away from them. She says he’s given her a lot to think about. She leaves to powder her nose, and he says she really is a remarkable woman. So different from the others.

Kiki and Griff decide to watch one of the classics back at her place. She says the dancing is her favorite part. It’s amazing what people can do with their bodies. He says especially with the waltz. She tells him that in her champagne haze, she doesn’t remember their waltz from that night. He asks her to dance. Oh, okay. He’s never seen a film, but can ballroom dance? They dance.

Laura tells Spencer this is why she had to stay in France. If she’s not there to keep an eye on him and crack the whip, chaos reigns. He tells her that he’s grateful, and she says he’s told her that every time they’ve had this conversation. He says, in his defense, it is fall break. She tells him that they need to have that conversation first before he flies across the Atlantic. He says he was feeling terrible for Josslyn. Her break-up is all over social media, and he wanted to lend his special brand of support. Laura thought Emma had his heart. He was never what she’d call close to Josslyn. She thinks he just wanted to come home, and tells him to admit it. He says he’s sincerely concerned about Josslyn, but also misses Laura. He knows it’s not fair; she should be free to her live life. She hugs him, and says she missed him too. Not-Doc walks in, and asks, who do we have here?

Sam tells Drew if they could give Oscar a cure, they would, but all they can really do is be there for the time he has left. Hopefully it’s decades, but if not, he has people to lean on. Drew wants to give Oscar what he needs, and Oscar needs him be present; focused, and not lost in the gloomy picture. He remembers Sam telling him to find grace in every day; in moments. Sam says, moments are everywhere. It’s all they have, and all that matters.

Monica tells Jason she can’t say this to anyone but him. She’s terrified. She’s a doctor, and knows how bad it is. She can’t believe he’s a young boy, just came into her life recently, and now he’ll be taken from her, just like that. Jason says Oscar is a great kid. Monica says, he is. He’s creative and persistent, but not so much about the cancer thing. He’s resigned himself, and given up. Jason says, that can change. Monica says he has two options; beat the odds or not. The only control he has, is his experience. They can just move from one day to the next. Jason hugs her.

Nina asks to borrow Lulu, and they sit down in the lobby. Nina tells her about a riding coat she saw for Charlotte. It’s expensive, but Charlotte won’t know that. She asks if she can order it, and Lulu tells her, go for it. Nina says she didn’t know Lulu and Peter were going to the screening together. Lulu says he got the tickets through The Invader. Nina says, it’s a work thing, and asks how it’s going. Lulu says, great. Peter is the most amazing boss. He has integrity and great instincts; she can learn a lot. He’s an all-around nice guy who cares about his employees. Nina says, it’s perfect, and Lulu says, it is.

Laura tells not-Doc that she’s Just as shocked by Spencer surprise visit as he is. Not-Doc says he thought that was Spencer from behind, but then thought that was impossible. Laura says nothing is impossible with her grandson. Spencer says he owes Doc an apology. Perhaps he was selfish, and didn’t do his best to assure Laura that she didn’t need be there 24/7. He’s responsible for their long separation. Not-Doc says he missed her every minute of every day, but he’s happy she’s there now. She loves Spencer very much. His apology was gracious, but is declined. It’s unnecessary. Spencer says Laura picked good one. She says she did. Not-Doc says that’s what family does for one another; be a warm caring presence in life. Laura asks how his patient is, and he says in dire straits. He stopped off for a drink at the MetroCourt. He ran into Ava, who has some issues to work through. Laura wasn’t aware he was treating her, and he says it’s research. Spencer says Milo is waiting for him, and Laura tells him not to be too long. He leaves, and not-Doc says he’s something else. Laura says he claims to be on fall break, but when it’s over, he’s going straight back. Not-Doc says, no rush, but she thinks there is. She wants her husband all to herself, like he is right now. Spencer will be out for a while, and she thinks they should take advantage of the moment.

Maxie asks Peter if the movie was really that bad, and he says he should have checked what she was going to see. She asks how work is going, and he says sales are up. She says he’s making a difference already, but he says he can’t take credit for it. She asks if he’s had the courage to ride alone in the elevator yet, and he says he did, but had to white-knuckle it. They talk about James, and Peter says he’d love to stop by. Maxie says James would like that. They both would.

Not-Doc says he likes where Laura’s head is going, and she says, he’s the psychiatrist. He tells her that he needs a shower to get rid of the institutional stench. She thinks he smells fine, but he says he’ll smell better in fifteen minutes. She tells him, make it ten, and he says she’s on.

Spencer goes to the MetroCourt, and finds Ava. She says it’s good to see him, and he asks if she remembers their last time together. She promised justice for his father, and betrayed him for a new face. She says she’s sorry, but asks him to try and put himself in her position. She had burns over most of her body; she’s lucky she survived. He says that’s more than he can say for his father. She says she thought she’d be scarred for the rest of her life. Valentin offered her a different path, and it wasn’t an easy decision. Without Valentin’s help, she would have remained disfigured. Spencer says she would never have been beautiful again, and that’s the only thing she cares about.

Kiki and Griff dance closely. She says, this is better, but dangerous. They kiss.

Jason is sorry Drew has to go through all this. Monica is too, and Oscar. Jason says while it’s a terrible situation, he’s also sorry for her; she’s already lost so much. He says there are so many people that she misses, he doesn’t want her to miss one more, She says, neither does she; it sucks. She couldn’t think of another word. it makes her feel better to know that if she misses them, it means she loved them. That’s important in life. She says he asked if he could help. Spend time with Oscar. Get to know him, because if Oscar loses the fight, the two of them can remember together. Well, that just broke my heart. She’s right. I sometimes seek out people who remember those who I miss.

Sam tells Drew to name three significant things about Oscar off the top of his head. Drew says, he’s starting to get into boxing. Sam says, like his dad. Drew tells her, he likes music. Sometime Oscar closes his eyes, and is transported to somewhere else. Sam repeats, like his dad. Drew says, sometimes Oscar crosses his arms like him, but he didn’t get from watching him. Sam says those are the moments that resonate; that make a connection between people. He says, there aren’t enough of them, and she says, no, there aren’t, but there will be more to come. Scout cries, and she asks if he wants to go up.

Peter asks if Lulu, Nina, and Maxie would like to go for a drink. Lulu and Maxie have to relieve their sitters, and Nina has to get up early. Peter offers to take Lulu home, and she calls him chivalrous. He says he can’t let his star reporter give him a bad review. They leave, and Nina thinks Lulu likes him more than she thinks. He’s with Lulu because he has limited opportunities. Maxie is his only friend, and he can only go so far. Obviously, they’ll never be close again.

Ava says Spencer is being unfair. He says she went back on her word, but she says it was an impossible situation. She couldn’t continue hiding in the shadows, too hideous to be seen. He tells her, the woman in the hospital bed who promised to honor his father’s memory was beautiful. She had a heart. This one doesn’t compare to her.

Griff and Kiki get busy, and there’s a song part. I do some online Halloween shopping.

Monica tells Jason it meant the world that he came over. He has no idea what he did for her. He says he loves her. She’s a good mom, and a good grandmother. Oscar is lucky. She’s strong, loving, and patient. Monica thinks he’s the only person who would call her patient. He says she’s the anchor of the family for a reason. She says she’s the oldest, and he says, no. It’s because she’ll fight to the death for every one of them. He tells her, she’s doing it right now, but she says, there’s a dead end at every turn. He says, but she’s not giving up. Even with all the losses, she’s never given up. She doesn’t think any of the Quartermaines would want them to be sitting in the dark mourning them. Maybe for a few minutes, now and then, but then go on and do. Lead purposeful lives like they did. She just wants Oscar to have a chance. They all do.

Drew brings Scout down. Sam tells her that she needs to go back to sleep. Drew says, when she’s older, she’ll cherish it, and I concur. Sam wishes someone would force her to take a nap. Drew tells Scout to listen to her mom. She gives great advice.

Not-Doc come downstairs, and Laura hands him a glass of wine. She toasts to them, and thanks him for what he said to Spencer. He says he meant every word. She knows that. She’s not the only one lucky to have him. He tells her, welcome home. She’s glad to be home. She missed him so much. She puts the wine glasses on the table, and takes his hand. She asks if he got a manicure. He says he did, and they laugh. He doesn’t know where the impulse came from. He felt sorry for himself with the cold, and thought it might make him feel better. She says, next time, take her. Now, where were they? She starts to kiss him, and he backs up. He’s so sorry, but he’s haunted by the thought of Spencer coming back. If he did, it would be traumatic for all of them. Does she mind if he puts off their reunion for just a little while longer? He’ll make it worth her while.

Tomorrow, Oscar asks Cameron for one last thing, Sasha asks Valentin who he is, and Spencer talks to Sonny.

The Haves and The Have Nots

Roderick apologizes to Kathryn. He’s been thinking about her ever since he saw her; she’s amazing. She tells him, cut the sh*t. What does he want? A promotion? He says it would be nice, and she asks if he had sex in order to get a raise. He says he had sex because he wanted to. She wanted it too. He’s seen the way she watches him at board meetings. She wanted him to make a move, since she wasn’t going to. He says Jim doesn’t deserve her. She wants to be straight with him. They wanted each other, but it needs to go at her own pace, and when she’s done, she’s done. He says, yes ma’am, but hopes she’s not done. She’ll let him know. She has to go, and he asks her not to wait too long until he sees her again. She says she won’t.

Roderick says she really is beautiful. He can’t wait to see her again. She has to leave, but can’t find her earring. It’s ten carats, and she needs to find it. They both look around, and when Kathryn looks behind the nightstand, she says, disgusting. She wonders what housekeeping is doing. She has a lot of money invested in the hotel. He finds her earring, but she says she’s not putting it back in until it’s been cleaned. He tells her that he’ll so it. It gives him a reason to see her again. They kiss, and she tells him to make sure the room is cleaned. He says it’s the hardest dilemma; keeping the staff. They’re hard workers, but leadership is lacking. She tells him there’s nothing better in a hotel than a clean room. He says he’ll clean it himself, and she leaves.

Hanna calls Kathryn to tells her that she’s running late. Kathryn says she’s not home anyway; she’s at the hotel. She’s a major shareholder in the Artesian. If Hanna ever needs a room, Kathryn is her girl. She tells Hanna there’s a problem. She’s annoyed at housekeeping. She asks if Hanna wants to work part time and give them tips – as a supervisor. Hanna likes it, and Kathryn says it will be more money. Hanna wouldn’t mind that. She’s waiting for Benny to get up, then they’re going to the bank. She’ll be there after that.

The elevator door opens, and Candace walks out. Kathryn says, it all makes sense. Hello, Nine. Candace says, hello, beast. Kathryn wonders what Candace is doing there, and Candace says none of her business. Kathryn thinks it is; she owns the hotel, bitch. Candace asks if it looks like she gives a damn, bitch. She’s doing what people do in hotels. Kathryn says prostitution would explain her presence. She’ll have Candace thrown out. Candace says she’ll sue for harassment and racism. Kathryn laughs, and Candace asks if it’s a headline she’d like for her hotel. Kathryn says nothing is beneath Candace, and Candace says, like her husband was. Kathryn says, one of many. A whore like her is a joke. Candace says she’s moved past whoring to blackmailing. Kathryn is married to her biggest scheme. It was easy, like taking candy from Wyatt. Kathryn tells her to play the game, and play it well. It’s just a matter of time. Candace says she’ll be waiting. They stare at each other until Candace finally walks away.

Jeffrey arrives to visit David at the hospital. Madison asks if Jeffrey wants to go for coffee after his visit, and Jeffrey says, sure. David is sitting up, and asks how bad it looks. Jeffrey says, not too bad… It’s pretty bad. David knows, but just wants to get out. Jeffrey says it will be awhile. David says don’t remind him. He needs a favor, and asks Jeffrey to go to his house and look through Erica’s things. See if there’s any contact info for her family, so he can let them know what’s happened. Jeffrey says he will, and he’s sorry. He knows David really liked her. David says he did. It’s not okay, he’ll deal with it; he already is.

David asks if Jeffrey has heard from his mother. Jeffrey says, no, and David says, good. He asks if Jeffrey told the FBI that she did it. Jeffrey says he did, and David says, she’s a very smart woman. They’ll never find evidence. Jeffrey says she needs to pay for this. David understands, but does Jeffrey want his mother to go to prison? Jeffrey says, doesn’t he? It’s what she deserves, and he’ll be free of her. David says, she can reach out of prison as easily as she reaches in. Jeffrey says, at least it’s a start, and maybe a start to her seeing the bad things she’s doing. David says, or not. He asks about Jeffrey’s situation, and Jeffrey asks if he means Justin. David asks if there’s another situation he doesn’t know about. Jeffrey says, it’s fine. David says Madison mentioned he went to school with Jeffrey, and likes him. Jeffrey says Madison asked him out for coffee, and David thinks he should go. Jeffrey asks if David encouraged it. David says he seemed nice. He knows Jeffrey is heartbroken with his mother, but it doesn’t hurt to have someone help him through it. He tells Jeffrey to go today. We’re not promised tomorrow.

Derrick asks Hanna if she wants him to wake up Benny. She asks if he wants to be thrown down the stairs. He leaves to put gas in her car, and Benny comes down. Hanna tells him to get ready; they’re going to the bank. He says, about that. It’s a lot of money. She says they’ve had that conversation, and it’s not their money. He says it belongs to Candace, but Hanna says, it’s not hers either. It’s money that she hustled and stole. Benny wonders if they have to give it all back, but Hanna doesn’t want to hear it. He says someone is going to kill Candace, and Hanna says, she’s lying. She probably sent the man there. Don’t play her for a fool. Derrick comes back, and says he’ll stay and wait for the police. He tells Hanna to come straight back. She gives him a kiss, and Benny says, enough of that.

Madison and Jeffrey go to the cafeteria and get lunch. They’re laughing as they sit down, and Madison says Jeffrey has a beautiful smile. Jeffrey asks if Madison is flirting with him, and Madison says, is that okay? Jeffrey says, yeah. Madison is sorry about what happened to his dad, but glad they got to see each other again. He’d always wanted to get to know Jeffrey and hang out, and here they are. He asks if Jeffrey would like to go to a movie some night, but Jeffrey hesitates. Madison asks if it’s the investigation. Justin told him that Jeffrey is being investigated. Jeffrey says, he’s not, and Madison asks if Jeffrey and Justin are together. Jeffrey says, kind of, and Madison says now it makes sense why Justin was asking questions about him.

Justin walks in, and I laugh. Madison says, speak of the devil, and Jeffrey says, damn. Justin sits next to Madison, and stares at him. He says he’s been calling Madison. Madison doesn’t think he’s missed any calls, and checks his phone. He tells Justin that he doesn’t answer unknown numbers. Justin asks what they’re chatting about, and Jeffrey says they’re just talking about his father. Justin asks how he is, and Jeffrey says, fine. He has to be getting back, and thanks Madison for lunch, even though neither one of them touched it. Justin. Madison says his break is over, and Justin watches them leave. Justin is the bummer of the universe. At least Eddie (If Loving You is Wrong) is amusing.

Veronica comes out says hello to her fake pool guy who planted the bomb. She tells him that the FBI was there, and he thinks they’re watching the house now. He’s not on anyone’s radar or database though; he’s just the pool guy. He asks for cash in old bills, but she says there’s something else she wants him to do. There’s a young man, a bartender at the Artesian, RK. He’s going to befriend her son, and she wants him dead. Pool Guy asks what the caveat is, and she says she wants it to look like her son did it. When they’re together, he’s to slip in and make it happen. He asks if she’d do this to her own son, and she says it isn’t about doing anything to her son. it’s about getting him to do what she needs him to do. What a man should do. Pool Guy thinks he can make it happen. She says it might take a while for Jeffrey to warm up to RK, so be patient. He asks for a picture, and she says he’ll get it. Now get back to the pool.

Veronica goes inside, and the doorbell rings. A woman introduces herself as Esmeralda London. She’s with an organization that helps young girls who have aged out of foster care. She thanks Veronica for her check; it will help a lot of girls. Veronica says the charity is near and dear to her. She asks if the girls are over eighteen. When Esmeralda says they are, Veronica says she was thinking maybe a girl could live with them, and she could pay for some college. Esmeralda is speechless, and suggests Veronica meet them. She says she would love that, and calls for Alice to bring some tea.

Wyatt complains to Jim that the guards follow him everywhere. Jim says, that’s the general idea. Wyatt suggests he hire guys bigger than him, and Jim says, next time. They follow Wyatt upstairs. He closes his bedroom door, and sees another guy on the balcony. Wyatt calls Jeffrey, and says he’s been locked in like a criminal. Jeffrey thinks it’s for the best, but Wyatt says traded one jail for another. Jeffrey says Justin said he saw him in the jail. Did Justin do anything? Wyatt asks what he means, and Jeffrey asks if Justin touched him sexually. Wyatt says, no, and asks what Justin said. Jeffrey tells him that Justin claimed Wyatt was going to have sex with him. Wyatt calls Justin a lying SOB, and asks why Jeffrey is hanging around with him. Jeffrey says it won’t be for long, and Wyatt says, he’s a complete tool; stay away from him. He asks where Jeffrey is, and Jeffrey says in the hospital. He’s visiting his dad. Wyatt asks what’s wrong, and Jeffrey says David’s car exploded, and he was in it. Well, not quite. That’s why he’s still alive. Wyatt says he wants to see David. Jeffrey asks, why? He thinks Wyatt is just saying that to get out of house. Wyatt insists he wants to see David, and says he’ll talk to his dad.

Jim tells Kathryn that he’s waiting for a call from the bank. She tells him, Hanna said she’d do it, so she’s sure it’s done. He says it’s almost two. She has a lot of faith in that woman. Wyatt walks in, and asks why Jim didn’t tell him David was in an explosion. Jim says it doesn’t concern Wyatt, but Wyatt says Jeffrey is his friend. He wants to see David. Jim laughs, and says, that’s not going to happen. Kathryn says, let him go, but Jim says the only reason he wants to go to the hospital is because that’s where they keep the drugs. He asks if she wants to see Wyatt killed, and she says send the guys with him. Jim says the Malones are after him. Wyatt says nobody is looking for him, and Jim says then tell him who the man was in the cell with him. He was the size of Cleveland. Jim knows it was a Malone, and says, they don’t play. That guy was sent to kill him; get his ass back upstairs. Wyatt leaves, and the guards follow. Kathryn says, it will only get worse. Jim says, but he’ll be alive. Kathryn says, but will they?

Hanna goes with Benny to see the bank officer. She needs to send a wire. She gives the officer the account number. The officer asks if she’s wiring the entire amount, and Hanna says, yes. Benny makes protest noises, but Hanna doesn’t want to hear it. The officer asks for their IDs, and Benny says he forgot his. Hanna tells him to hand it over – now – and he takes it out, saying, bullsh*t. The officer says she’ll be right back. Benny can’t believe Hanna, but she says he’d better believe it. He says the money could lasted their whole lives. Hanna says it wouldn’t last five years because it’s ill-gotten. Anything ill-gotten leaves quickly. Benny tells her, life isn’t a Bible verse, and she says, it helped raise him; don’t forget it. She tells him to watch his mouth. The officer comes back, and says Hanna’s daughter is there. Candace walks in.

Candace asks Benny if he’s really going to do this. They can’t do anything if he doesn’t sign it. Hanna says, he’s going to sign it. Candace says, it’s a lot of money. She’ll split it 50/50. Benny considers it, and Candace says, four million dollars. Hanna says, that someone wants to kill her over. She tells Benny to please not do this. Candace asks if Benny doesn’t want the tow yard; it can be his, and it won’t come back on him. Hanna says it will come back on Candace. Candace tells Benny not to sign it, and Hanna says, devil, get out of here. Candace says, she’s the devil? and Hanna says, she’s acting like it. Trying to charm Benny into taking money. It’s wrong; it’s not even hers, but she acts arrogant like she earned it. Candace tells Benny that 50% is something. Hanna asks what’s wrong with her? What’s wrong with Benny? Candace tells Benny to remember it’s not what’s wrong with him, but what’s wrong with Hanna, and leaves. Hanna tells Benny not to let that girl get in his head. When the officer comes back, he’s going to sign it. He says, at some point, he’s doing what’s right for him. He doesn’t want to sign it. Hanna says he will, but he doesn’t think so. She’s not telling him again. They’ll sit here wait until he does.

The bank officer returns, and gives back Hanna and Benny’s IDs. She says she just needs their signatures on the papers, and she can get the transfer taken care of. Hanna signs, and gives them to Benny. He just sits there, and Hanna says, Benjamin –

Candace goes into her room, and asks who’s in there. She sees Charles, who says, hello Candace.

Next time, Candace doesn’t want see Charles, Hanna says they’re giving the money back, and Benny finds out the Malones want interest.

🚤 Early to Bed, Tomorrow to Deck…

I’ll be posting a full recap tomorrow, but for now, I leave you with this…

Oct16

October 15, 2018 – Nolo NelleTendere, the OC Invades Jamaica & Ghosts of Halloweens Past

Posted on October 16, 2018 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Laura lights candles for a romantic dinner. Not-Doc comes downstairs, saying he finally conquered the bug that’s been plaguing him, and is feeling like his old self. She says it’s music to her ears, and turns on a song. She asks if recognizes it, and he says how could he not? She tells him too bad they couldn’t dance to it at their wedding. Not-Doc talks about the blizzard that thwarted their plans like he was there. She thought maybe they could begin second their honeymoon with the dance they missed – or is it too late? What has he done with her husband?

Elizabeth knocks on Sam’s door. She asks if she can come in.

Franco sees Drew on the docks. He loves the dying light there, and takes out a sketchpad to capture it. Drew says he’ll leave Franco to it, but Franco says Drew looks like he could use a friend, and that’s what he is.

Jason gives Spinelli’s research on Vincent Marino to Sonny. He says Sonny was right. DA Dawson’s father was no innocent victim.

Nelle sees Brad, and approaches him. She says, hi, baby, and everyone stares at Brad.

Laura tells not-Doc that he’s not the man she married. He asks what she means, and she says he’s different. He says he’s feeling better, but it’s clear something is wrong. he says she’s right. He froze when saw the trouble she went to because he can’t stay. He was looking forward to celebrating her homecoming at last, but a patient of his is in a dire state, and he’s duty bound to check on them. Laura laughs, and says she certainly understands his dedication. She wouldn’t have it any other way. Not-Doc says he doesn’t deserve her. She asks what time he’ll be back, and he says it could be quite late, but promises to make it up to her. He opens the door to Lulu and Charlotte. Lulu says Charlotte insisted on spending time with her grandmother. Doc pats Charlotte on the head, tells her to have fun, and jets. Laura asks if Charlotte is really her granddaughter. She’s taller and so beautiful.

Elizabeth apologizes to Sam, saying she won’t stay long. Some things are better talked about in person. It’s about Drew.

Franco says this is where he and Drew resurfaced after Jim tried to bury them. Drew says, it was a long swim. Franco says he kept wanting to quit, but if he died, that meant Jim would win, and Drew would miss him. Wouldn’t he? Drew just wishes his son could do the same.

Jason tells Sonny some of the old files aren’t digitized, but what they know is Margaux is mistaken about her father. She said he was trying to quit the business, but it doesn’t fit with what Sonny remembers. Sonny says Marino was always flashing cash around, and loved being Skully’s consigliere. Jason says he was taking on a case that was likely to go to the Supreme Court, and Sonny says there’s no way he’d walk away from something that high profile. Jason says he’d also just cosigned with Skully on a beach house in the Hamptons. He wanted more, not less, and was getting in deeper. Sonny says Margaux’s whole perception of him is built on a lie.

Brad tells Nelle the baby’s name is Wiley. She says she hardly recognizes him; he’s grown so much. Carly asks how she could recognize him or know that he’s grown? Isn’t it the first time she’s seen him?

Laura can’t get over how grown up Charlotte is. She says she’ll tell Doc to stop patting her on the head. Lulu says she’s fine with Charlotte being a child a while longer. Laura brought Charlotte something from Paris. It’s a doll, but Charlotte says she doesn’t play with dolls anymore; she’s too old. Lulu tells her that’s no way to act, but Laura says, it’s okay. She happens to have a more appropriate gift for her more sophisticated and beautiful grandchild. She gives Charlotte an art book, and Charlotte wants to read it right now. Lulu thinks she should at least talk to Laura for a minute, but Laura says it’s fine. Charlotte sits to read, and Laura says, it’s just a doll, but Lulu says, it’s more than that; she’s growing up so fast, and Dante is missing all of it. When she needs her husband the most, he’s not available. Laura knows the feeling.

At Ferncliff, not-Doc/Ryan asks how his favorite patient is. Real Doc says he’s not Ryan’s patient; he’s his brother. Ryan asks if he can’t be both. Doc says he tried to help Ryan. He’s the one who belongs here. Ryan says, a wise man once told him – no, wait, it was Doc – the road to recovery begins with admitting there’s a problem.

Elizabeth says she knows Sam is one of the small circle who know about Oscar’s illness. Sam says Drew wanted someone he could trust and can talk to. Elizabeth is glad he told her. He can’t handle this by himself; that will only make it more difficult. She says Oscar is refusing the experimental treat, retreating from his friends, and especially his parents. Sam says, the word cancer can turn your life upside down. That must be why Drew came by after the memorial, but he didn’t stay. Jason was there.

Drew tells Franco when he first met Oscar, he was just a random teen who was hanging around with Josslyn. Kim was just a doctor at GH. He had no idea Oscar was his son. Franco says now Oscar calls him dad. Drew says they were just getting to know each other, and Oscar was liking him; no small feat. Now he’s hearing words like oncologist and experimental drug trial. Franco assumes Oscar knows Drew would trade places with him, but Drew says, it’s not that simple. He wishes he could regain the memories of the how he used to be – not for him, but for Oscar. He knows it bothers Oscar, not knowing about things like how Drew handled high school. He wants to give Oscar his history. Drew says what if he told Franco that maybe he could get his memories back. Oscar wouldn’t just know Drew’s name, but he could hand over the history of who he is, so Oscar could know who he is.

Nelle says she recognizes Wiley from the photos Brad posted online. Carly is surprised she’s allowed access. Nelle says her lawyer petitioned for it. She is presumed innocent. Michael says, not for long. She asks if she can hold him, but Chase says they can’t allow that. Brad didn’t know her trial was today. He’s there to fill out a passport application for Wiley. He’s sorry it ended this way for her. Nelle says they can’t all have happy endings. Carly says it’s her last chance to tell them what she wanted to say; her big moment. She tells Nelle to take it. When she walks in, her attorney will dictate her every move. What was her big announcement? Michael suggests she say it now.

Elizabeth doesn’t know why she’s surprised. Sam says it’s none of her business. Elizabeth says she’s not presuming to tell Sam how to feel or what do where Jason is concerned, but other people tend to get trampled. Drew needs all the support he can get. Sam says she was willing to give it, but Drew made it clear that he can’t turn to her. Elizabeth thinks that comes back to Jason, and Sam asks if Elizabeth came there to tell her to stay away from him for Drew’s sake.

Franco asks if Drew thinks there’s a way to get back his memories. Drew says, no; it’s more like a hypothetical situation. What would Franco do? (WWFD) Franco says if it poses a threat to who he is or what he has right now, it’s not worth it. Drew says the risk is minimal. Franco says, there has to be a catch, and Drew says, there always is. He’d have to give up information about Jason and Sonny that will put them away for a long time. Franco asks if that’s something he could do.

Sonny suggests Jason not jump to conclusions. Maybe Marino was acting like he was loyal, and looking for a way out. Skully found out, and Marino got whacked. All Skully told him was that he had a problem that needed taking care of, and Sonny could prove himself. It never occurred to him that Skully had a hidden agenda. He was a kid, and ambitious. He didn’t think that far ahead. Jason says there’s a reason why Skully wanted Marino dead, and why he had Sonny pull the trigger.

Nelle says she knows how much what she has to say will mean to all of them, especially Michael. Michael says she doesn’t affect him anymore. She says it should matter to him that she’s not being found guilty. Under the advice of her legal counsel, she’s pleading nolo contendere. Michael says that means she’ll accept the charge without admitting her guilty. She says, surprise! She’s spared him the ordeal of testifying. Dredging up old memories of his mistakes and failings. He’s welcome.

Lulu tells Laura that she gets that Dante is working undercover, and it’s not easy to call. But when he does, they usually end up arguing about their career choices. When they hang up, she feels even further apart. Even better, her boss walked in on their last phone call. It wasn’t his fault; she was in his office, but she was so upset, she couldn’t hide it. Laura says she supports Lulu’s choice to work for Peter, but given his history, she can’t blame Dante for his concern. Lulu says Peter is nothing like his father. He’s on her side, and has encouraged her every step of the way. Laura says they have to pray Dante comes around. Lulu says they have no way to talk it out. It couldn’t have come at a worse time. Dante just started working well with Chase. One call, and he says yes to a dangerous assignment, without even talking to her. Laura says she got the impression their marriage was solid. Lulu says he didn’t take it because of problems with them. She thinks it offered an escape hatch at the wrong moment. Dante was devastated by Nathan’s death. He couldn’t resist being someone else for a while. She can’t believe he left her with all of this. They should be working through it together. How can she help him with his grief if he’s not there. The longer they’re apart, the more she wonders if he used the assignment as an excuse to stay away.

Doc tells Ryan that he doesn’t have to do this. Ryan says he’s releasing his demons, and living a normal life. Doc says Ryan is living his life. That reminds Ryan. Does Doc have a favorite suit he wears when he’s an expert witness, or special cufflinks? Details are important. Doc says he can still help Ryan. Ryan says he appreciates Doc’s commitment, and points out his own joke. He tells Doc that he’s going to prescribe a new drug regimen. He recently heard that Doc had a mental break after his death. Doc says he thought Ryan was dead, and Ryan says, wishful thinking, but he’s right. There’s only room for one of them out there, and one has to stay at Ferncliff.

Elizabeth thinks it would be easier for Drew not watch Sam and Jason get back together during his ordeal with Oscar. She knows Sam can’t be persuaded though. Just like Elizabeth couldn’t when everyone told her to stay away from Franco. She’s just asking Sam to put the past aside, and work together with her to make things easier for Drew.

Franco thinks Drew is being very specific for a hypothetical situation. Drew reminds Franco that he said he wanted to help. Franco says there was a time when he would have said do anything he can to get rid of Jason, but he thinks they’re good now. He helped Jason break Carly out of Ferncliff. Drew is surprised, and Franco says he was the lookout, the point person, and helped neutralize the guards. Ultimately, Jason got her out, but he couldn’t have done it without Franco. It’s Drew’s life; his memories, and his brother. Franco says he doesn’t get a vote. Drew says other people will be affected, and they have families. Franco says there’s one other person he’s not mentioning in this hypothetical reality – Sam.

Sonny tells Jason, at the time, he thought he’d prove himself; it was way to move up. He didn’t think about it until later that it might be a trap; something to be used as leverage if Skully needed it. Skully never did anything in a straight line. There was always an objective. Jason wonders how Skully would have benefited from killing Marino. Sonny thinks they have to go back to Margaux’s theory. Maybe he was in too deep, and was a threat. But why use a kid to have him killed? Sonny could have frozen or left witnesses Why risk using him?

Chase says there will be no trial. Nelle is accepting the charges. Nelle says she’s not admitting to guilt, but Michael says she already confessed to killing Zack. (Speaking of which, where is Zack’s family? Why didn’t that sister show up?) Chase adds that she also confessed to trying to kill Michael. Nolo contendere means she doesn’t dispute the evidence. Carly says she’s going to prison for a long time. She only regrets she won’t be there to hear the sentence, but she’s glad she’ll never have to see Nelle’s face again. Michael says he was going to ask the court to be lenient, in Jonah’s memory, but now he doesn’t need to be here. Nelle says she knows he’ll do his best to forgive her, but they’ll always be connected. More than he knows. Chase tells her it’s time to learn her fate.

Charlotte pronounces the book Laura gave her, magnifique. She can’t wait to show it to her papa. Lulu says they have to go, but she’s glad Laura is back. Laura is too. Lulu says she’ll be counting on her, and Laura says they’ll be counting on each other. Before they leave, Charlotte comes back to take the doll. Laura and Lulu look at each other.

Doc tells Ryan any resemblance between them is superficial. Ryan says, no argument from him. Doc lacks the fire of true brilliance. Doc tells Ryan that he can’t embody him. He’s going to make mistakes, and his disguise will wear thin to the people who know Doc well. His friends, his colleagues, and most of all – Ryan finishes, Laura. Doc says Ryan is also behind the times. Ryan says, that can happen in a place like this. He tells Doc that Laura is back, and he’s getting along famously with Doc’s wife – in every sense.

Sam says she can see Elizabeth’s heart is in the right place, even though she went about it the wrong way. It must be Franco’s influence. Elizabeth says Franco is a good friend to Drew; they actually talk. Drew needs all of them. There’s nothing more terrifying than the thought of losing a child. Sam hopes they never have to experience it. Elizabeth asks if they’re good. Sam says she would be there for Drew, but he made it clear he didn’t want her to be.

Drew tells Franco that Sam would definitely be hurt if he turned Jason in, but she wouldn’t be the only person affected if Jason went to prison. There’s Jake, Danny, and Monica. Franco says that’s on the downside. Drew says, on the upside, he’d be getting his memories back. Franco says, fair warning; he’s going to lose his hero cred with Oscar if he betrays his brother. Drew doesn’t care about hero cred; he just wants to be there. The treatment will probably be excruciating, but it might extend Oscar’s life. Franco says it’s silly, having this conversation. It’s all hypothetical anyway, right? Drew says, right. It’s hypothetical and silly.

Sonny thinks there’s something they’re not seeing. Jason says he’ll tell Spinelli. Carly walks in, and says they’ll never believe what happened. Nelle was in a rush to get it over with, and skipped the trial. Michael says she pled no contest. Sonny doesn’t like it, thinking the judge might go easy on her. Carly says she was looking forward to testifying. Sonny asks Michael if he’s all right. Michael says he’s fine, but the last thing Nelle said was that they’d always be connected.

Chase says Nelle wasn’t so clever. She asks if he thinks he enjoys losing everything, including her freedom. She got the maximum sentence. He’s satisfied to know justice is finally served. She says that’s a noble speech, but he’s not as virtuous as people might think. He says he learns from his mistakes, and keeps the past in the past. She says, really? and asks if there’s someone new in his life. She’s not as far in the rearview as he pretends. It says something that he hasn’t moved on. They both know he’ll never meet anyone like her. He says, promise? Brad is still there, and Chase says Nelle is on her way to her new home in Pentonville. She asks if she can have a moment with her only remaining friend and his baby.

Carly didn’t get to tell the court about Nelle, but the good news is, she’s on her way to prison. Jason says she can start to heal. Michael too. Carly says Nelle almost got what she wanted. Ferncliff was awful, especially at the end. It almost broke her. Jason says, it didn’t; she won. Carly says it took too long, and cost too much, but Nelle is finally and forever out of their lives. Sonny tells Michael to forget about Nelle. Michael says he’ll try, but she’s right about them being connected. They always will be connected by the child they lost.

Nelle asks if Brad got the passport all set, and wonders why the baby would need a passport. She asks if he and Lucas are going somewhere. He says, no, but they like to travel, and Wiley is portable at his age. Nelle says it looks like she’s going away for quite a while. Brad says he’ll miss her, but she says he has Wiley and Lucas, and there’s nothing stronger than the bond between parent and child. She tells him, cheer up. If she plays her cards right, she might get an early release. The officer takes her away, and Chase follows. Brad makes a worried face to rival Griff’s.

Doc says Ryan may have the ring, but Laura won’t be fooled by him masquerading as her husband. Ryan says it’s the only reason he’s keeping he distance – for the time being. It’s not easy. She’s more beautiful than he thought possible, and happy to be back. Doc tells him to leave her alone. Ryan says he’ll take care of her – one way or another. He walks out, and Doc yells for him to come back.

Laura starts to clean up the dinner that wasn’t. There’s a knock at the door. It’s someone with flowers, and she looks shocked.

Elizabeth goes to the docks. She tells Franco that she got his message. She asks what he’s doing there, besides not sketching. He says he was trying to help Drew. She says, believe it or not, she was doing the same thing. He asks if she had any luck, but she’s not sure. He says, that makes two of them.

There’s a knock at Sam’s door. It’s Drew.

Tomorrow, Not-Doc tells Ava that she’s a remarkable woman, Spencer shows up in Port Charles, and Sam tells Drew that she’s here for him no matter what.

The Real Housewives of Orange County

Everyone is packing for the trip to Jamaica. They meet at the airport. Shannon wonders who goes there at this time of day. Nobody. Vacation Shannon is ready to play. Gina is hyped. She needs tan lines. On the plane Shannon wonders what the odds are that Kelly will go on a date with her seatmate.

Wow. That’s a lot of luggage for a few days and mostly bathing suits. Vicki says it’s hotter than she’s ever felt. The tour guide welcomes them to Jamaica. Vicki asks if he’ll be mad if they all wear Rasta hats with dreads attached, but he thinks it will be hilarious. They discuss conch being an aphrodisiac, and Vicki says she like to have sex four times a day, which is more than any of us needed to know.

They’re greeted with cocktails by hotel manager Ingrid. She tells them that they’re in the prestigious penthouse. Kelly suggests Shannon bunk with Emily and Gina, but she refuses, acting dismissive. In her interview, Gina commends Shannon’s rude balls. Shannon wants to enjoy herself with people she knows well. The penthouses are quite impressive, especially the view. They also have private butlers who probably realize immediately how full their hands will be with this group.

Emily and Gina say Shannon would have loved them. In Kelly’s interview, she says she went through this with Shannon, who was a little standoffish when they met. A little? She wants Shannon to warm up to Gina and Emily, since she enjoys them. In Tamra’s interview, she thinks if Shannon gives them a chance, maybe she’ll like them.

The air-conditioning is broken at the hotel. Vicki says it’s a beautiful hotel, but she can’t see it because her eyeballs are sweating. Tamra calls Eddie. A part of her is nervous and guilty for leaving him. Tamra tells others that Vicki won’t open the windows because of the Zika virus. Kelly says it’s not like Vicki is going to get pregnant. She’d be more worried about STDs before she’d be worried about mosquitoes.

They get in an extremely long golf cart, and ride to a restaurant that has live music. Shannon finds out her house was sold. They’re going to honor the lease until September. In her interview, Shannon wants consistency and structure for her girls. They haven’t even been there a year, and this is stressful for her right now. She tells the ladies that she doesn’t want to get emotional, but her kids will be crushed. Kelly suggests they think of all the people who are starving. Shannon says she gets that, but her kids don’t understand. Kelly thinks Shannon should take them to the projects. She’s done it, and it’s awesome. We flash back to Kelly and Jolie helping in the soup kitchen. In Kelly’s interview, she says Shannon doesn’t understand how fortunate they are. If she did, she wouldn’t complain as much. They toast to the vacation

Tamra asks about Gina’s living situation, and Gina says she and Matt are doing alternate weekends at the house. In her interview, Gina says they each have their own room. The kids aren’t capable of processing what’s going on, and they need to teach them in a way they’re able to understand. Kelly says Gina will have to think of finances. Gina says Matt is going to pay support. Shannon’s face is in her phone, and in her interview, Tamra says everyone listens when Shannon is venting, but she checks out when it’s someone else. Vicki tells Gina that she’ll need life insurance. In Vicki’s interview, she says if Matt died tomorrow, how would Gina go to the store. Everybody dies someday. Call her. Vicki, a walking advertisement for Codo Insurance. Gina insists she’s going to adult well.

Vicki is overheated. Tamra suggests water and fresh air. She says they can be dying in the street, but she’s not going to another hospital. We flash back to the dune buggy accident, and Vicki’s illness in Iceland. Tamra thinks there’s something wrong, and feels Vicki’s forehead. She dumps some water down the front of Vicki’s dress. Kelly mops Vicki’s face. Vicki says she hates them right now. Shannon laughs hysterically, and people are starting to look.

The next morning, Tamra, Emily, and Gina go to the beach, and order cocktails. The others go to the spa. Kelly has a heat rash, and won’t shut up about it. She’s never had a rash before, despite what people might think. They go into a heated salt lounge, where the walls and chairs are made of warmed salt blocks. Shannon forgot her bathing suit, and covers herself with a towel. Kelly babbles some more about her rash.

Tamra says she was tapped out, but enjoyed the dancing. We see a clip of them line dancing, and Shannon unsuccessfully trying to twerk, banging into everyone. Tamra says Shannon will warm up; it takes time. Gina says Shannon tells them everything about her, but doesn’t give sh*t about them. She thinks reciprocation would be nice. Tamra tells them Eddie says she’s an enabler with Shannon, but she feels badly for her. Emily asks why? and Gina says, she is kind of sad. Tamra says every day, Shannon wakes up with a negative comment. It’s been Shannon’s personality, and she’s adapted to it. Emily says, she’s adapted, instead of meeting in the middle. In her interview, Tamra thinks it’s a fine line between support and enabling. She has to flip the switch, but isn’t sure what to do. Emily asks if Tamra thinks it’s Shannon’s marriage or she’s always been like this.

Mineral pools are next. Shannon says she can only go in up to her vagina. Vicki tells her to put on her underwear. Shannon gets out, but Vicki and Kelly drag her back in, towel and all.

At the beach, the girls get in the water. Gina says it’s the first time she’s been cool. Tamra wants to sleep there. Gina says, beach, cocktail, no kids; it’s nice. She thinks the single life is awesome. She’s never going home. Tamra say she’s used to hearing about Shannon’s divorce every day. In Gina’s interview, she says Shannon blocks everyone out, and remains stuck. She doesn’t have to move on. Authentic, good friendships would be helpful in moving forward. The water looks amazing, and if I was there, Shannon’s issue would be the furthest thing from my mind.

Back at the penthouse, Tamra practically sits in the fridge. She tells Shannon and Vicki that they went to the beach, had drinks, and laughed. Shannon wants to know what they laughed at. Vicki wants to know who Tamra laughed with more. Tamra says she had fun with Shannon dancing. Shannon hopes it was worth hurting her ankle, because she’s feeling it today. Ha-ha! Tamra’s face.

In her interview, Gina says she has a major water phobia. We see clip of her not wanting to get on a blow-up raft at the beach. She says if it’s clear water, it’s okay, but murky water, not so much. She’s skeptical about the upcoming river raft excursion. They drink beers on the bus. Shannon sees how muddy the river is, and doesn’t want that sh*t water near her ass. In her interview, Tamra says Vicki should be only one who’s worried about getting the Zika virus, since she has the sh*t luck. In Vicki’s interview, she thinks she and Shannon have crossed over to a better friendship, and says, ah-ha, Tamra, because we’re five.

At the river, a dude serenades them with loud Jamaican sounds. They’re offered a refreshment before they leave, and get Red Stripes. Vicki says, no rapids, and we flash back to another trip where the rafting was pretty rough. Tamra tells Kelly that Vicki and Shannon are new BFFs. She caught Shannon asking Vicki to pair up with her. In her interview, Kelly finds the co-dependency between Tamra and Shannon strange. It’s weird. Tamra says she’d rather go with Kelly than listen to bitching the whole time. Let the Debbie Downers go together.

The ladies are introduced to the raft captains. Gina doesn’t want to get on. She doesn’t think she’ll get bit by something, but is worried the Kraken will come out of the water, as we all do. Shannon says she’s gassy, and Vicki wants her off the boat. Shannon blames the beer. Vicki says, let’s get this party started. Tamra says every time a captain says, ya mon, they have to take a drink. The see the almond trees along the shore, and attempt a round of Row, Row, Row You’re Boat, which doesn’t work out too well. Tamra and Kelly motorboat each other. Kelly needs another drink because there are so many ya mons. Tamra talks about Shannon not being nice, and Kelly says they didn’t talk for two years. You can’t force a friendship, and if she doesn’t want it, it’s her loss.

Tarzan (I’m not kidding; the text says that’s his name) swings by on a rope, and jumps into the water. Kelly wants to do it, but Shannon says she’ll just observe. Emily feels like any experience for something new, she’s in, and jumps into the water. Tamra calls her a bad ass bitch. Kelly hangs upside down, but swings back to shore. She says she already has a rash. Shannon and Vicki go back to the bar. Vicki tells the bartender she had an allergic reaction, and her eyes are shrinking. She’s allergic to Jamaica. She gets the bartender laughing with her ridiculous repartee. Tamra is next on the rope, swings into the water, and inadvertently flashes. In her interview, Gina says it’s Tarzan’s lucky day. Tarzan gives Tamra a high five. That actually happened to me once at the beach when I got slammed by a wave, but luckily no one was around.

Vicki babbles to the bartender about falling in love with a bad guy, and getting her heart broken. Now she’s met an incredible man, but doesn’t want her heart broke. In her Shannon’s interview, she says she doesn’t know how deep Vicki is going to get with the bartender. Vicki doesn’t want go wrong, and is doing the best she can on her side. The bartender has her own sob story, having falling in love like Vicki. Vicki says, you never know what the other person is thinking.

Gina is next on the rope, but she’s not going into water. She flips upside down like Kelly did, and makes it back. She’s proud of herself, even though she didn’t jump in. At least she tried. They go back to the bar, and tell Vicki and Shannon about their mini adventure, and Tamra’s flashing. Emily wants Shannon to do it. Swing on the rope, not flash. Shannon says no. In her interview, Emily says this is the extent of her conversation with Shannon. It gets to the point where you don’t want to try anymore, and feel like a jackass. Shannon wants air-conditioning. Tamra says the water is dirty, but nice and cool. Shannon wants to sit in the van rather than go in the water. She starts to leave, and Tamra asks if it’s something she said. Vicki goes to the van with Shannon, and the rest gather up their things. Tamra says she’s trying to be patient and help Shannon, but she’s getting so frustrated, and she’s going to blow. She asks why Kelly kept her top on, and Kelly she’s wearing a one piece.

Next time, a roller coaster through the woods, Vicki twerk, Shannon has a lot of new in her life, Tamra gets put on the spot, and screams at Shannon to stop screaming.

🌇 Calling It a Night Because…

Working on Halloween hijinks. Here are some hijinks from Halloweens past.

Oct13

October 12, 2018 – Nelle’s Trial Begins, the Newmerica Vote, Z Quote, QuoteQuennial & Real Weekend

Posted on October 13, 2018 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

I missed the very beginning of the show. One of my pups had a vet appointment, so I was running late. There are also a few gaps at the beginning because I had to take a call. Pesky real life got in the way of my TV life, but it was nothing the plot hinged on. I don’t think…

Valentin is glad Nina is meeting with Sasha. He hopes she finds the closure she deserves after everything Madeline put her through. Curtis tells Valentin that he never bought Madeline’s story. Valentin says he didn’t either, and Curtis says, until the test results came back. Two tests with the same results. It proved Sasha was Nina’s daughter. Valentin says now Nina just has to figure out what it means.

Nina tells Sasha that her mother left her the pendant when she died. Sasha is sorry for Nina’s loss, and Nina says she’s sorry for Sasha’s loss as well. Her mother left the pendant along with a note saying, this will mend a broken heart. She thought her mother was trying to reunite them. She’d arranged for the adoption, so it’s not outside realm of possibilities that she would have the other half. Sasha doesn’t have it, or recall ever seeing it. Nina says maybe Sasha’s mother didn’t want her to have it. If she didn’t want Sasha to know she was adopted, and Nina’s mom gave it to her, maybe she didn’t want to show it to Sasha.

Sitting outside Kelly’s, Alexis says If Sam doesn’t want to talk about Jason, it’s her prerogative, but if she does, she has their support. Molly says, every step of the way. Brad comes by with Wiley. He tells them that Wiley was being fussy, but once he was in the car, he went out like light. Alexis suggests music in the nursery. Brad thought it would keep the baby up, but Alexis says it’s just the opposite. I miss something here, and when I come back, Brad is talking about his rebellious teenage years, and how he shaved his head. They called him Mr. Clean. Molly doesn’t think Kristina will be shaving her head. Sam says Brad’s hair grew back, and he learned from his mistakes. Kristina will find her way.

At the courthouse, Michael tells Carly that Nelle will be receiving a lighter sentence in exchange for a state trial. Carly says she’ll testify on her own behalf, shed crocodile tears, and say she just made a mistake. But when she’s done, they’ll see her for the psycho she is. Michael has no doubt, but he’s not looking forward to reliving everything. Carly says the evidence is on their side, and when they win, Nelle’s reign of terror will be over. He’ll be fine. Just tell the truth, and don’t get angry. He wonders if she’s talking to him or herself, and she says, both. They don’t want the jury to see her as a victim. The real test will be when they see her. Michael says they’re going to find out together. Nelle is led in wearing orange, which is not the new black.

In the park, Aiden goes off for pretzels, while Franco and Elizabeth talk on a bench. Franco suggests that maybe Aiden is faking being sick so he can stay home with his brothers. Elizabeth thinks that could be a possibility, since they were together all summer; he misses them. Franco says it’s lonely at school. Halloween is coming up; they could have a costume party. Elizabeth says they can invite the entire class. She looks in Aiden’s backpack, and takes out an envelope. She looks inside, and says, it’s a letter from his teacher.

At Kelly’s, Valerie is having a celebratory lunch with Chase and Jordan. Chase tells Valerie she’s getting off that easy, but it’s not like she was tricked into performing at the Nurses’ Ball. Jordan says, what torture, and he says, it’s tradition. Jordan picks up the check, saying Valerie earned it. Kristina walks in, and asks, what’s up? Valerie says they insisted on a celebration for her promotion. Kristina congratulates her, and Valerie says it’s almost over, but does she want to join them? Kristina tells her that Brad is in desperate of coffee, congratulates Valerie again, and jets.

Nelle wasn’t sure Michael would come, and he says he had no choice. Carly says they were both subpoenaed. Nelle ignores her, and says it’s good to see Michael. She’d asked Kim to give him her messages and letters; why hasn’t he responded? Michael tells her that he has nothing to say. Nelle tells him he looks good. He looks at her handcuffs, and says she looks appropriate. She’s grateful to see him, and it’s a break in her routine, but she’s never alone. Her grief over their son keeps her company, but she can still dream. She dreamt they took Jonah to the park. He was asleep by the time they got back home, and the three of them were cuddling in their bed; they were watching him sleep. She woke up, and realized he wasn’t safe in his crib, and he was gone. Carly says, that’s enough. Nelle says she has to relive it, so it’s easier to know Michael does too. They’ll always be connected by the loss of their child.

Sasha says her mother is not an awful person, and Nina tells her that’s not what she’s saying. Sasha has a lot to reconcile, when something that big was kept from her. Nina understands how complex mother/daughter relationships can be. Her mother did unspeakable things to her. Sasha is sorry to hear it. She and her mother were close, and she was always encouraged to follow her dreams. She even went to Paris, for two weeks in her freshman year. It was an expensive trip, but her mother managed to swing it. Someday, she’s going back, and not staying in a youth hostel. Nina says she’s going in a few weeks for a fashion expo to represent Crimson. Sasha should go with her. Nina can introduce her to all the designers. It would be so much fun get to know each other between the fashion shows, and they could do some sightseeing. Sasha says, no. She doesn’t think it’s a good idea.

Chase tells Jordan that he’s due in court, and says he’ll see Valerie at the station, calling her partner. Jordan sees that Valerie and Chase are getting along. Valerie knows it’s only, but they’re a good fit. He’s showing her the ropes, and she’s showing him the low down on Port Charles. He’s doing okay getting around, and spends a lot of time at the gym. She tells Jordan not to worry about her crossing the lines like in the past. Jordan says she owes Valerie an apology for the way she handled things with Dante.

Curtis tells Valentin that Nina had sky high hopes. He tried to bring her down to earth, and convince her to keep her expectations low. Valentin says if anyone can get through to Nina, it’s him. Curtis says Sasha is a wild card. She gives the impression of being confident and self-assured, but refused to believe she was adopted. He had to show her the DNA test. It turned her world upside down. Valentin hopes there’s room enough for Nina, but if the worst happens, she’ll need support. Curtis says he’s got that covered. He suggests Valentin cancel any plans he has to win her back. The last thing she needs is his interference. Valentin says, absolutely.

Nina says she and Sasha could learn about each other while having a new experience. Sasha says she can’t, and Nina says if it’s a money issue, she’ll cover the expenses. Sasha says, it’s not about money. They literally just met; it seems premature. Nina says, sorry; it’s too soon. She has a penchant for going headfirst into things, and they don’t always pan out. Nina says maybe this time next year. They can go to the 2019 fashion expo. Sasha doesn’t think that’s going to happen. When the DNA results came back, she wanted to meet Nina, but that doesn’t mean she wants a relationship. She wanted closure, and after today, she has it. She already has a mother, and she’s gone, but Sasha will always think of her as her mother. Nina asks, even though she lied to Sasha her entire life?

I miss something here too, and Alexis says Wiley is already a jetsetter. This is confusing because I wonder where he’s been jet setting other than Kelly’s or the MetroCourt. Sam says it’s not like Brad is going to flee the country. Brad flashes back to Nelle telling him take her baby.

Carly says Nelle is just trying get into Michael’s head, so he chokes on the witness stand. Nelle says it has nothing so with Carly. Carly says Nelle is targeting Michael in an attempt to take her down; look at her. Nelle asks if Michael’s mother is still speaking for him. He says she doesn’t speak for him, but he has a support system. Nelle says, lucky him. He tells her the only person she has to blame for where she is, is herself. She says after everything they went through, now she’s nothing, no one to him. He says, Jonah is gone. Anything between them is gone. She is nothing to him. She says she is still something. There’s something he doesn’t know; something important she has to tell him. It’s going to change everything.

Franco asks what the letter says, and Elizabeth hands it to him. Aiden comes back with pretzels, and Elizabeth asks him what the letter is. He says, uh oh. She thinks he was supposed to give it to her. She found it in his backpack.

Jordan tells Valerie that it was the first time she was running a department on her own. A lot has changed, especially how she’d handle situations like Valerie’s. Dante was her supervisor. Valerie wants to make it clear that he in no way coerced her. It was completely consensual; he never took advantage of her. She thinks it was addressed appropriately. Valerie says she never held anything against always Jordan. She’s been professional. More than that; she’s been a mentor, a role model. She’s one of the reason Valerie took the exam. Jordan is looking forward to working with her, and getting back to where they used to be.

Brad says that running is on Lucas’s side of the family; not his. He says he should probably get going before Wiley starts again. He leaves, and Sam asks Alexis, was it her, or did Brad seem off? Kristina thinks their family makes him nervous. She can’t blame him; they’re screaming overachievers. Alexis says he looked like he had a lot on his mind.

Michael tells Nelle that he’s not interested. He asks her to spare them a long, drawn out trial, and reliving the pain. Chase walks in, and says she’ll never do that; she’s incapable of remorse. She just wants her moment in court. He asks if she has her victim tears ready. The jury is going to hear her ask him to kill Michael, and admit to killing Zach. She can cry all she wants, but she should cry for herself. She’s about to be convicted for murder.

Nina apologizes to Sasha. Sasha says she can’t deny the relationship out of respect for her mother. Nina says a woman who didn’t have respect enough for Sasha to tell her the truth. Sasha starts to leave. Nina asks her not to go. She still remembers being pregnant with Sasha, and thinking about their future; going to the theater, walking her to school, the incredible woman she would become. All of that was taken from her. She didn’t know Sasha existed, and thought she was gone. If she’d known, she would have spent every moment trying to find her. She asks if they can start over. Sasha sits back down, and says, it was a lot. Nina agrees, and says they can start again tomorrow.

Nelle tells Chase that he’s hardly in a position to look down on her. He set her up. He says she was the one who thought of killing Michael.

Kristina tells Alexis that she’s meeting friends. Alexis says she hopes they can have dinner with Molly and TJ, but Kristina thinks she’s hit her celebratory threshold. She leaves, and Alexis asks Sam why she thinks Kristina really has nowhere to go? Sam says, and she thought she was the PI. Alexis say she went overboard, but didn’t mean to. Kristina is just as intelligent as Molly or Sam, if she’d only apply herself. She thinks Kristina is afraid, and Sam says, partly, but their lives are going in different directions. Sam wonders why Alexis isn’t having this conversation with Kristina. Alexis says she’s showing restraint. She’s like sit down, and give Kristina ideas for her life plan, but she’s not doing that.

Nina says Sasha can’t drive all the way home tonight; stay for breakfast. Sasha doesn’t want to mislead Nina, or create false expectations. Nina says they may not be best friends or even close, but she just wants Sasha to have the opportunity to get to know her. Sasha said it didn’t go so well go today. Nina knows. She says the reality of Sasha was harder than she expected, but she’ll be better by breakfast. Sasha says it’s not about Nina being better. Nina says she’s the only biological mother Sasha will have. She owes it to herself to find out what Nina is about. Sasha agrees, and they decide to meet in the same place. Sasha can’t promise she’ll change how she feels. Nina understands. Sasha leaves, and I note their wine glasses are still full.

Curtis comes into Kelly’s, and says, if it’s not PCPD’s finest. He kisses Jordan. Lunch is over, and Valerie is about to leave. He says he hears congratulations are in order. Jordan walks Valerie out. Valerie says her congratulations are long overdue on Jordan’s engagement. She’s happy for them. Jordan thinks it’s nice of her to say, all things considering. Valerie says it’s the truth. She and Curtis weren’t right for each other. He and Jordan are, and Valerie thinks he’s a good one.

Chase hopes, whatever Nelle said, that Carly and Michael paid no attention to it. Carly says she claims she knows something that will change everything. Chase says she’s just being manipulative. If she’s sitting on anything significant, it will find it’s way out in court. Carly says, dragging them through this torture is the only power she has left. Brad walks in with Wiley.

Valerie sees Kristina in the park, and asks if Kristina is upset with her, since she bolted earlier. Kristina says she’s proud of Valerie. It’s badass to pass the detective exam on the first try. She’ll make a great detective. Valerie says Kristina is great too, and Kristina says, great at failing. She’s watching everyone else climb the ladder. It reminds her of how behind she is. She has no career; she’s just stuck. Valerie says it couldn’t have been easy to leave Parker. Kristina says she managed to make Valerie’s success about her, but Valerie says friends are supposed to vent, so vent away. Kristina tells her to be careful what she wishes for. Lately, everyone has been doing great things. Molly aced her exams, Michael is the youngest CEO she knows, Alexis just had incredible success with a trial, and Sam is a single mom adventure woman. She hates feeling like a loser. She should be buying Valerie shots, not moping. Valerie says she’ll hold her to the shots. She has an amazing road ahead. Kristina says she just has to figure out which way to turn.

Curtis hopes it wasn’t too awkward for Jordan. Jordan says she and Valerie are in a good place. Valerie wished them well, and said he’s one of the good ones; she shouldn’t let him get away. Curtis says she might be on to something, and lucky for Jordan, he’s not going anywhere. She’s counting the days to the wedding. Curtis says, and the honeymoon. They both need a break. Jordan says she has the case with Nelle wrapping up.

Valentin sees Nina, and asks to join her. She says, sure, and he says he spoke to Curtis. How did the meeting go? Nina asks if it isn’t obvious. As far as Sasha is concerned, her adoptive mom is her real mom. Valentin is sorry, but she says it’s not his fault. He says, it is. He got the ball rolling, and put her in this situation. Nina says she wouldn’t know Sasha existed if not for Valentin. She’s forever grateful for that; she’s just disappointed. She’s not disappointed in her daughter – she’s incredible – but she’s disappointed in herself. She did everything she’d promised herself not to do. She pushed too hard, she got too excited, and insulted Sasha’s adoptive mom. She invited Sasha to Paris, and acted like a crazy person. No wonder Sasha wants nothing to do with her. Nina did all she could do to get her to stay for breakfast. Sasha is gracious and lovely. That’s the hard part. She’s so familiar. They have interests in the same things, her mannerisms; she feels like Nina’s daughter. She doesn’t want to lose her. Valentin takes Nina’s hand.

Aiden asks if Elizabeth is mad at him. She says, no, but she’s not happy. When the teacher gives him something for her, he has to give it to her. He promises, and she tells him to wait by the car. Franco asks what she thinks he did. Cheat at finger-painting? Kill the class gerbil? She doesn’t know, but the teacher wants a meeting to discuss him. It’s weird that she didn’t say why. Elizabeth is worried.

Nelle sees Brad. Everyone looks at him, while Wiley fusses.

On Monday, Franco thinks Drew looks like he needs a friend, Doc can help Ryan if he’ll let him, and Laura wants to know where her husband went.

Z Nation

Cooper and Roberta cuddle and listen to music. She says just being there with him and touched by him, she’s afraid to believe it. The second she does, it will go away. He tells her, it’s not a dream It’s real. She was sent to him. He doesn’t know if it’s God, fate, or karma. Or Sarah smiling down from above. She’s there for a reason, and he’s not letting anything take her away. She says he’s the best imaginary friend ever. He asks if she chopped wood. She did, and he goes to fetch it.

A sign says, Welcome to Altura. Doc drives up to the entrance. Everyone greets George. The place looks like a campus, and Doc says, this is more like it. There’s a farmer’s market, and Doc sees some weird people in masks. George says she has new citizens. They’re informed it’s the longest running zombie free outpost. Give themselves a hand. They made it. George says the team will take good care of them. She’ll see them inside

Doc gets a dental and medical exam. The examiner says, 96.4, and a pulse; certifiably alive. He gets his application for citizenship and voter registration. So does Lilley. She can’t find a pulse on 10K, and asks if he’s had any near death experiences. He says sometimes everything is in slow motion. She looks at the back of his neck, and says she sees a healed over bite. Lilley says it’s from her. The examiner asks if 10K has any heart problems. He says not that he knows of. She finally finds his pulse. No biscuits for him.

A guy is trying to control Granny, and George says get her a biscuit before she turns. Once she has one, she’ll be back. Doc tells Lilley that they have to wait for housing and work permits. He sees Red at the farmer’s market and calls to her, but she doesn’t hear him. He says he knows someone who’s going to be very happy. A man hands Red a baby, and Doc says he sees a baby and a husband. There’s a turn of events. Lilley wonders what they’ll tell 10K.

Murphy shows up at the farm. Cooper draws his gun, and Murphy tells him not to shoot; he’s unarmed. Cooper pats him down, finding his gun, and Murphy says, unarmed except for that. Cooper asks what his story is, and Murphy says he’s not contagious, and not looking for trouble. He’s looking for a friend. Cooper says he’s the only one there, and Murphy says maybe he’ seen or heard of her. He’s come a long way. He’d remember her if he saw her. She was in a plane crash, and maybe hurt. Roberta Warren. Cooper aims his gun, and Murphy says if he hasn’t seen her, he hasn’t seen her. Thanks for his time. Cooper says he must be Murphy. Murphy says, so he has seen her. Cooper asks if he isn’t supposed to be blue, and Murphy says, it’s complicated. Murphy asks if she’s okay, and Cooper says she talked about him. Murphy says he denies all of it; half anyway. He has no idea how long Murphy has been looking. She has friends waiting in Newmerica. Cooper tells Murphy that he’ll take him to her.

Cooper says he has a car, and takes Murphy to the barn. When they get inside, Cooper knocks Murphy out.

Roberta goes looking for Cooper, and finds him in the barn. She asks if everything is all right, and what he’s doing in there. He doesn’t know. She tells him not to do this to himself; don’t torture himself. There was nothing he could have done. Let it go. Let the guilt go. Cooper says he doesn’t deserve her. She hears tapping from the trunk. She opens it, and sees Murphy gagged and bound. She glares at Cooper, who says, yeah, he knows.

Cooper says he can explain. She says, explain why her friend is tied up and gagged in the trunk? Cooper says he was going to take her away. She asks if he’d planned on killing Murphy, and he says he’s doing this for them. She tells him to let Murphy out. He apologizes. His bad, but he won’t let Murphy take her. Roberta says, or what? She tells him not to touch her, and when he approaches, she slugs him. He asks if she’s going to let the devil in the trunk destroy what they were talking about. She tells Murphy, hang on. She’s getting him out. She opens the trunk, and Cooper slams it shut. She smacks him again. He says he’d never hurt her. He grabs her, and she tells him to let her go. He asks her to stop struggling and hear him out. No one else knows what he knows. No one can help her like he can. He needs to tell her something, but she can’t fight. He lets her go and she hits him with a frying pan. She says he made her have hope.

Roberta gets Murphy freed. He tells her to let him out before the fight next time. She says it’s good to see him too. He asks who Cooper is, and she says, some guy. He asks what they’re doing with him; killing him? She says, no.

Roberta goes out on the porch and cries a little, something we rarely see. Murphy comes out, and says it’s a long walk to Newmerica. They take the tractor. Murphy says, it beats walking, but the apocalypse will be over by the time they get there.

We see Cooper’s car in the barn. A bunch of zombies scrabble at it. Wow. That’s harsh.

In Newmerica, Doc dumps his belongings in the garbage, saying, time for a new start. George asks if Doc got his work assignment. He’s going to be an intake examiner, and Lilley and 10K are gate keepers. George tells a soldier to take it easy with Granny; she’s someone’s mother. He says Granny is a goner, but George says, she hasn’t turned; she just needs her biscuit. He gripes that she’s already had her ration, and George gets one from Dante. 10K asks Dante what’s in them. Dante says, nobody knows for sure. Nobody wants to know. His guess is traces of brains. It’s an acquired taste. George tells the soldier, let her go. Granny comes to the fence, and George tells her, calm down, and she’ll get her biscuit. Granny says, please, and George gives it to her. Lilley says, they do the trick. Dante says they’d be screwed without them. Doc says George must be something, and Dante says he’s laid down his life for her many times. George tells Granny that she’ll be okay. The soldier doesn’t look happy.

Doc asks what Dante thinks of Newmerica. Is he going to vote yes? Dante hopes George is right. He doesn’t trust his fellow man, but trusts her. She says it should be one nation, so he’s voting for Newmerica. Doc asks what the alternative is, and Dante says, burn it all down.

A new group comes to the entrance. George says it’s the last of the survivors, and Doc says, looks like it. He looks again and sees Roberta and Murphy. Doc runs to Roberta, saying she’s indestructible. He notices her hair isn’t blonde anymore, and she says, I’m back, baby. Murphy tells Doc that he said he’d find her, and Doc says he’ll never doubt him again. The examiner tell Doc to refrain from touching them until after quarantine. Robert says it’s impressive, and Murphy asks if there’s room service. Doc gives them the welcome speech. When he tells them to give themselves a hand, they just look at each other. The examiner says, humans to her right, the mortally challenged to her left. The soldier who was bugged by Granny calls Murphy Lucifer. The examiner says Murphy has to go to biohazard research. Murphy asks who she’s calling a biohazard, and the soldier tries to grab him. Roberta intervenes.

George talks to a guy while they look at a map. He says there had been a natural barrier, but since the black rain, there’s been an increase in zombie contact. He thinks the black rain might have given them a level of consciousness like the talkers. George says they used to see a few zombies a week; now it’s a few a day. The remote outposts could be in danger, and if it doesn’t pass, they could all be in danger, Dante comes in, saying there’s trouble at the gate. George asks if it’s zombies, but he says, survivors. The ones they brought in. George says she’ll take care of it. She leaves, and the guy asks a masked woman for the head of the militia. She says they’re on their way, and asks if there’s anything else she can do.

Murphy says it’s discrimination. Roberta says Murphy is phobic of everything, especially scientists. The inspector says, it’s not up to her. It’s a lab exam or back to the apocalypse. Doc says despite what he looks like, Murphy is really human. Roberta is the head of their band of merry pranksters aka Operation Bitemark. She can vouch for Murphy too.

Roberta and George see one another, and hug. They both flash back to the beginning of the apocalypse. It’s chaos at a campus; zombies lurching, soldiers shooting, everyone running. Lieutenant Roberta sees George crouching by a building and grabs her. Roberta asks why she didn’t get out during the evacuation, and George says her grandma was dying, and she couldn’t leave. Roberta asks if she gave her grandma mercy, but she couldn’t. Her grandma turned, and she ran. Roberta introduces herself, and says they have two minutes to get to the evac. A zombie attacks Roberta, who drops her gun. George picks it up, and shoots at the zombie. She doesn’t know what she’s doing, and Roberta yells for her to shoot it in the head. She finally gets it, and Roberta tells her, that’s how you do it. She tells George there’s no time, and they’re going to have to run through the shooting and zombies. She gives George a pointy shovel, and tells her to use it like an ax. They run down the street, whacking zombies. Roberta gets George into the truck, and gives a salute. The truck pulls away. In the present, Roberta and George hug again. Roberta says she told George it would be okay. Doc says, so they know each other. They both say, she saved my life, at the same time. Murphy asks if this means he can skip the test, but George says, no.

A fiddler plays outside the building where the voting is taking place. Inside, Roberta tells George it’s quite an operation, and George says they’ve been working on a constitution for weeks. It will probably never be done, but they’re voting. She points to the guy she’d been talking to, and tells Roberta that his name is Roman. He’s the reason they have water and power. He’s a genius, but cool too. She introduces Roberta to Roman, saying Roberta is an old friend who saved her life during black summer. Roman says they owe Roberta a debt of gratitude. Roberta says George saved her life too. He says it’s a habit with George. He welcomes Roberta, shaking her hand, and she sees a barcode tattoo above his wrist. She says he was in Zona. Roman says, in the beginning, but he left. He didn’t support their causes, and got out early. He asks when Roberta was there, and she says she got out early as well.

The biohazard researcher is Dr. Sun. Murphy calls her Sun Beam, and I literally LOL. She says it’s Sun Mai. When she heard they were sending her a red freak, she knew it was him. He asks if his precious bodily fluids haven’t cost enough for one apocalypse, and asks if she’s working on another vaccine. She says she’s examining the protein in brains that make zombies human. He asks what happened; they thought she died. She says she was rescued by some Marines, including Dante, before he died and became one of the first talkers. Another guy in the lab says Sun is married to him. Murphy says, it’s true. Love never dies. It just rots away.

It’s Citizen Z! I can’t believe it. He’s going to meet the others face to face. He’s broadcasting from a bar in Newmerica, where everyone comes to get drunk and forget about the zombies. They’re ready to embark on a crazy thing called democracy. He sees Doc, 10K, and Lilley, and hugs them all, including Lilley, even though he doesn’t know her. Doc asks about Kaya and the baby, and he says they’re in Pacifica. He tells them to take a seat, and he’ll join them when he’s done. He announces, Operation Bitemark is in the house!

Roberta says George is all grown up; she’s changed. George says, zombies will do that to you. She says Roberta looks exactly like she remembers, and Roberta appreciates her glaucoma, They toast to black summer. Roberta heard that most of the students made it because of George. George says if it hadn’t been for Dante and the other talkers, they wouldn’t have survived. Roberta says she knew George was special back then. George looks sad for a moment, then asks Roberta what she’s been up to since last summer. They laugh.

Pandora approaches Dante, who tells her, go away. She heard it’s going to be a landslide. His human is getting what she wants and more. Dante says George isn’t his human. And when did she give a biscuit about what humans want? She tells him that he doesn’t have to be so… living, just because he can’t get everything he wants. Pity.

Citizen Z does more filming at the bar. A fan accosts him, and gives him a drink. Citizen Z asks if that’s a thumb at the bottom, and the fan tells him to eat it when he’s done; it’s like the worm in tequila. The alcohol kills the germs. Citizen Z says, good to know. Doc says a little talker/stalker moment is going on, and tells 10K to rescue Citizen Z. When he’s gone, Doc asks Lilley, who’s going to tell 10K about Red? She says, not her, and Doc asks, why him? She says he’s sensitive, and will find a way to do it gently. 10k pretends to suddenly see Citizen Z, who says he was looking for his buddy, and extracts himself from the conversation.

Citizen Z joins the others, and puts down his cocktail, saying, he’s not drinking this. He has a wife and kid. Lilley and Doc stare at 10K. Doc suddenly says, Red is alive, and she’s here with another dude, and they’ve got a kid. Lilley is like, wha-? Lilley says, sorry, and 10K downs Citizen Z’s drink. Citizen Z tells him, don’t drink the thumb, but he does.

A talker and a human start to argue, and Doc says, there’s trouble in paradise. The talker tells the human it’s guys like him who give humans a bad name. The human says he never trusted his kind, and the talker says he’s going to be his kind in a minute, if he doesn’t watch it. George intervenes, saying they’re both drunk. The talker says, listen to her, but the human says they’ve been listening to her too much. She’s always siding with the talkers. He has rights. George says they all have rights. The right to life, liberty, and getting sh*tfaced. The human says, someday they’re going to stop pretending and start eating them. The talker says he’s drunk; he can’t speak that way to him. The human shoots him. The talker gets back up and says, hey, you shot me. The human says he’ll do it again if he doesn’t shut-up. Roberta says, this is going to take some getting used to. The talker says it’s his favorite T-shirt. George says the human’s wife was a talker, wasn’t she? He says he misses her every day. George asks how he thinks she’d vote tomorrow, and he says, she’d vote yes. George says that’s because she’d want to be with him. That’s all the post-dead want; to be with their loved ones. It’s all they’re asking. She takes the bullets out of his gun, and says he’ll get them back when he’s sober. Pandora watches. George toasts to democracy. 10K broods, and spits out the thumb.

Citizen Z continues to film. Roman and George have voted. Citizen Z asks how George feels, and she says she feels good; committed to end of a long journey. She sees the human from the bar, and says she knows they don’t agree, but she’s glad he voted. He tells her that he voted yes. Good luck with her country. He hopes she keeps it. She says they will if it kills her. The polls are officially closed.

Lilley asks 10K, what if the vote is no? Do they just start shooting? What will they do with the talkers? There’s more of them than live people. She asks if he’s even listening, but he’s staring at Red. Lilley says he should go talk to her. He walks toward her. She tosses her head, and everything is in slow motion like an Estée Lauder commercial. He sees the guy with the baby. There’s a record scratch sound, and he jets.

Roberta asks George if she’s nervous. George says not for the vote, but for the speech. Roberta tells her to just speak her truth. George says, Newmerica is real; that’s her truth. Roberta says, then what? George tells her, they roll up their sleeves, and get sh*t done. It’s 1776 all over again. Dante sees Pandora, and follows her.

Red tells 10K that his friend, the sarge, told her that he was there. She’s happy he’s alive. 10K says, him too. Not him; he’s happy she’s alive too. Red suggest they try this again. She says, he’s alive! and hugs him. She was afraid she’d never see him again. He asks, what about the other dude? The father of her child. Red says, her child? She laughs, and says there’s no other dude. He must mean Ted. He’s married to a friend of hers, and it’s her kid. 10K says, let’s try this again, and they hug.

Roman says it’s been a long journey. They’ll get to the results in a moment, but he has to thank one person who worked tirelessly to get them to this point. If anyone has earned the right to announce the final results, it’s her. They crowd chants for George. Roberta says they’re calling her name. She says she still needs a joke. Roman tells her not to forget the results, and gives her an envelope. She tells Roberta to wish her luck, and turns to walk to the podium.

There’s an explosion. Everything and everyone goes flying.

Next time, Who’s dead? Who’s alive? Who’s both? And Pandora says there’s hate in the air.

😈 Z Nation quote of the week – from a season one episode I saw this morning:

Doc to 10K: Who taught you how to drive? 10K: No one.

🙊 Quotes of the Week

I can’t wait to get off the stage, because I’ve got lifesavers in my pocket and pineapple is next. — Mitch Hedberg

I can’t tell you how many times I have failed. It’s the reason I am who I am. You don’t build tenacity, you don’t build work ethic unless you make mistakes and try again. It makes you tougher. It makes you grittier. — Serena Williams

If you can’t trust elevators, what the eff can you trust? — Mitchell (Ron Perlman), Down

We can all learn a little something from each other, so whatever people can take and be inspired by where my music is concerned is great. — Aretha Franklin

Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save. — Will Rogers

🎭 The Weekend…

👠 What I’d like it to be…

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👟 What it really is…

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👓 But still…

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Oct12

October 11, 2018 – Nina Meets Sasha, LeeAnne Has Had Enough, Tommy Makes It To Vegas, Bad Little Decision & Something Funny

Posted on October 12, 2018 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Griff and Kiki are running in the park. Kiki wonders why he’s lagging behind. He tells her that he had to help an old lady across the street. Besides, he enjoys the view.

On the phone with Dante, Lulu tells him she needs to focus on her Ryan Chamberlain story. She tells him, don’t start.

Laura sees not-Doc at Kelly’s. She asks what he’s doing there, and he says, eating. She didn’t think he liked cronuts. He’d said they were an insult to French pastry. He says he developed a taste for them while she was away. She says they could have gone to breakfast together. Why did he leave so early?

Maxie meets Felicia outside of Kelly’s. Peter comes out, and Maxie asks how he’s doing. He says, better since yesterday, and tells Felicia that her amazing daughter helped him with a major elevator challenge. When he’s gone, Felicia tells Maxie they have some catching up to do.

Nina meets Curtis at the park. She wonders how she can be the fashion editor of Crimson, and doesn’t know what to where for the special occasion of meeting her daughter.

Drew tells Margaux enough with her game playing. She says she has the flash drive, the key to his identity. He tells her, prove it, and she tells him to see for himself, bringing up the title page on her phone. He asks where it is, and she says she has it. He asks how she found it. She explains she’d found an envelope in Peter’s old hotel room. She didn’t think anything of it until she heard Peter say he’d left it for Drew the night he disappeared. She followed a hunch, thinking maybe he dropped it. She asked to see the lost and found, and it was right there. He says the police swept the room, but she thinks Peter must have dropped it outside, but no one associated it with him. It’s lucky it got to the lost and found. Drew asks why it took her so long to tell him.

Not-Doc tells Laura that he woke early and couldn’t get back to sleep, so he figured he’d get some work done. He didn’t have the heart wake her up; she looked beautiful. He even kissed her, but she didn’t stir. She sorry she missed him. When she got home last night, he was sleeping. He says he turned in early; the cold medicine knocked him out. She asks if he feels better, and he coughs, saying it’s a stubborn bug, and he’s pretty miserable. She’s worried about him. He said he’d see a doctor. He say he saw one this morning, and she asks, who? He says there’s one looking at him every morning in the mirror. Laura is not amused. He says he is a doctor. It’s a stubborn virus, and he’ll just have to wait it out. She corrects him, saying they both have to wait it out.

Felicia didn’t realize Maxie and Peter were good terms. Maxie says they called a truce. Felicia says Maxie didn’t do anything wrong, but Peter lied to everyone. She says he’s her friend, and they’re working on it. Felicia says if she’s sure about that.

On a bench in the park, Ava hears Griff and Kiki talking. Kiki says they need to take a shower; not together. They decided they should be doing this for the right reasons, none of which involve her mother. He thinks they’re off to a good start; he never would have gone running with Ava. It’s completely their thing. He also would have never done what he did last night with Ava. The kiss, and Ava sees.

Curtis tells Nina that she looks beautiful. She’s brought flowers, and asks if it looks like she’s trying too hard. He says the flowers are a nice touch. He knows she put a lot of thought into every detail, but relax. Nina says Sasha sounded lovely on the phone, and Curtis says, she is. She reminded him of Nina. He thought he was imagining it, but after the second test. he knew he was right; there was something there. Nina can’t believe it’s not a dream. Her daughter is alive and she’s about to meet her. Sasha is late, and Nina starts to get nervous. Curtis says it’s probably traffic, but Nina says what if Sasha is having second thoughts, and decided not to come. Curtis asks what she expects to get out of the meeting.

Drew says Peter went to the hospital after the fire. It was months ago, and Margaux has had the flash drive all this time. She says it took her a while to grasp what was going on, and she wasn’t sure what to do with it. He says she had it the night he came to her hotel room, and found her with the other drive that had her childhood pictures on it. She acted so sanctimonious, and so offended, when it was a decoy, and she did have it. Why is she messing with his life?

Lulu knows Dante disapproves of her working for Peter, but they’re already revamping the paper. She’s excited to be on the ground floor, and proud of the work she’s doing. She needs to get back to it. She tells him both of their schedules are horrible, and her day is no walk in the park. She’s not guilting him, but if he hasn’t found anything by now… Peter walks in. Lulu says she’s not being critical; it came out wrong. She misses him, and he’s been gone for so long. She knows he’s on assignment, and tells him to take all the time he needs away from his family. She’ll hold it all together alone. Peter coughs, and she says please tell her that he didn’t hear that. He says he’s looking forward to working on the piece, and suggests they get to work.

Kiki says she and Griff weren’t with each other last night, so she can’t take credit for whatever he did. He says she can. He watched From Here to Eternity. All the couples faced harsh realities, but they didn’t really learn what they have; to forget outside influences, and focus on each other. His phone rings, and he says he has a surprise for her.

Ava meets Scotty outside Kelly’s. She asks why she’s there, and he says, coffee. She asks why else? Does he need to drum up business. He says business is booming. She’s not in any trouble, is she? She says, it depends on if lethal thoughts are punishable by law. He asks if she’s talking about her two-timing boyfriend, and her wayward daughter? She can kick Griff to the curb, but Kiki is will be her daughter forever.

Maxie tells Felicia she’s done with bitterness. Peter is her friend, and James’s only uncle. Trust her. Felicia says she trusts Maxie; it’s Peter she’s shaky on.

Laura feels like not-Doc is avoiding her, but he says, not at all. He says she just got back, and he has this terrible virus. They’re fine; don’t worry. She says he can tell her if he’s mad at her for staying away or whatever it is. Felicia walks in, and not-Doc calls her over. She says it’s good to have Laura back. Not-Doc missed her support. She hopes they get a chance to talk before she leaves. Mac is taking her on a cruise. Not-Doc says, no; she can’t do that.

Drew wonders how Margaux could access the files. Aren’t they encrypted? She says they are, except the title page. Andre can access them though. He says she’s the DA, and this has to be a crime. She stole hi identity. She says she hasn’t stolen anything, and he needs to tamp down his anger. He knows what she wants. For him to flip on Jason so she can get to Sonny. Now she’s using the flash drive as leverage. That’s blackmail.

Laura asks not-Doc why Felicia shouldn’t take a vacation? He says she’s running away. It’s the 25^th anniversary of the Ryan Chamberlain murders, and she’s distancing herself. Felicia says she is; what’s wrong with that? He says, it’s unhealthy. She should let him help her cope with her fears. She’ll be at the tip of Africa, and still haunted by the memories. Maxie doesn’t see what’s wrong with it. That psycho is better off forgotten, and Mac is the best medicine for her mom to make her forget. Let Ryan fade into obscurity, where he belongs.

Ava tells Scotty that Julian talked her into reconciling with Kiki, and she found Griff in Kiki’s apartment. He moved in down the hall. Every time she turns around, they’re holding hands, and flirting. The even went running together. Scotty says apparently, they’ve moved on from their mistake of a one night stand. Ava says, to a full blown romance. They want to stick it to her. Scotty tells her, the more she lashed out, the more she pushed them together.

Nina tells Curtis, does she want Sasha to recognize her instantly, give her a huge hug, and cry tears of joy? Absolutely. Curtis doesn’t want her to be disappointed, but she says she knows it’s a fantasy. She’ll be happy if Sasha just shows up. Curtis sees Sasha, and thanks her for coming. He introduces them. Wow. They do look alike.

Sasha apologizes for being late, saying it was traffic. Nina says it’s nice to meet her. She thinks Sasha is a great name; a combination of exotic and down-to-earth. Nina gives her the flowers. Sasha doesn’t want to be rude, but she hasn’t seen the test results. Curtis gets them, telling her he had two tests done at different labs to make certain. Sasha looks at them, and says, probability 99%. The other says the same thing. Nina says she was shocked too, but DNA doesn’t lie. Sasha says, okay, so it’s true. She was adopted, and Nina really is her mother.

Peter likes the tone of Lulu’s peace. It’s honest, and gives respect to the victims. She’s given them a voice, and told about the effect on families and the community as a whole. He’d like to tweak one part. He sees where she’s going, but wants her to clarify it, maybe use more quotes. She says she was trying to revise it when she ended up in the fight with Dante. She misses him, but she never realized how much she relied on him with the kids. He’s her best friend, her husband. Now when they talk, they just fight about everything. Peter gives her a tissue, reminding me of Dr. Phil. Lulu says she’s being unprofessional, between crying in his office, and warning him off of Maxie.

Maxie says sorry to make not-Doc feel weird, but he says, not at all. Laura is happy for her; it sounds like an amazing vacation. Not-Doc says he’s out of tune with his nearest and dearest. He says he and Felicia will discuss the best way to cope when they get together to write the press release. He assumes it will be before she leaves. She tells him she emailed him a draft. He says he has a patient scheduled, and leaves. Laura excuses herself, and asks if he’s okay. He says he’s fine. She wants to finish the conversation, but he says he’ll be late; he has to go to Ferncliff. She tells him that she’ll wait up.

Ava tells Scotty that she didn’t push Kiki and Griff together. They’d been itching for each other for months. Scotty insists the more she lashes out, the more she drives them together. She storms into Kelly’s, and slams into not-Doc. She apologizes, and says she’s upset. She needs to talk.

Laura is impressed that Maxie has VIP passes to the film festival. Maxie says she owes a friend a favor. She has to get back to work, and leaves. Felicia says, daughters are full of surprises, and Laura says, so are husbands.

Not-Doc says he has a cancelation this morning, and he can see Ava now. She says she can be there in a little bit. When not-Doc is gone, Scotty tells Ava that he can’t believe she’s seeing that quack. He acts wise, but it’s just an act. He’s the one who needs therapy. Ava says at least he’s on her side, unlike Scotty.

Griff tells Kiki, prepare to be impressed. He got passes to all the screenings at the film festival. She is impressed, but warns him that the program is eclectic, with an emphasis on international titles and obscure films. He says he hoped with the right tutor, he could become a film buff. She asks if he wants to make the honor roll.

Margaux tells Drew it’s a trade. Drew says it isn’t. His identity was taken by force, and she’s using it as leverage to coerce him. How different is she from the criminals she prosecutes? She says she really likes him. She sees a good man. He say she wants to further her vendetta against Sonny. She says it’s her life; her father. She spent a lifetime without him, praying he’s come home. Sonny shot him, and put him in cement. Drew says she doesn’t know that, and she says she does. He say she can’t prove it; all she has are assumptions. She says it doesn’t need to be complicated. She wants justice for her father; he wants his memories. He has the evidence, and she can give him his memories. It’s not blackmail; it’s fair trade.

Nina suggests she and Sasha use an exercise Crimson uses for new employee orientation. She asks Sasha to tell her about her best day ever. Sasha says she’d get up early, and go riding. Nina asks, English or Western, and apologizes for interrupting; she’s excited. Curtis thinks they’re doing fine, and leaves. Sasha says she’s go on a long ride, with good gallop at some point. She’s stable her horse, go get good coffee, and maybe a blueberry muffin. She’d read an actual newspaper, and do the crossword. Then she’d go to the beach, do some swimming, lie in the sun, and read. Then repeat. Nina says she can totally see herself in Sasha.

Laura tells Felicia that she’s worried about Doc. He says it’s a virus, but he seems on edge. Why did he react like that to Felicia going away on vacation? She also thinks he’s making light of her concerns. Felicia thinks maybe he’s protecting himself, and is more upset about the anniversary than he’s letting on. She saw it in his office the other day. He seemed conflicted, like he was still trying to protect Ryan. Laura says he’s been doing research on serial killers. Maybe he’s trying to shed light on his brother, and understand him. Maybe that’s how he’s dealing with it; trying to turn it into clinical study. She knows Lulu is covering the story, but she’s sure Lulu will be fair and responsible about it. She can’t wait for it to be over. Dead and buried again, so she can have peace.

Not-Doc welcomes Ava into his office. She says she feels worse than the last session. He asks if she’s unsatisfied that she can’t stoop to revenge. She says she did get it on Griff, but it wasn’t enough. When she sees them, she wants them to pay, especially Kiki. She stays up at night, thinking of ways to ruin her. She thinks of the worst thing she can do; the one thing that would satisfy her need for revenge. Not-Doc says perhaps she should consider it. She asks if he’s saying she should kill her own daughter.

Peter tells Lulu that she’s an excellent writer. She’s compelling and she sells. That’s all he cares about. Of course, he cares about her, and gets it if she needs time off. She thanks him for understanding. She says policing his interactions with Maxie was overstepping, but he says they worked it out. She says Dante is always cautioning her about it; he’s her voice of reason. They talked every night, and now, the bed is empty. She starts to cry again, and apologizes. He says it’s okay; he understands. By this time, she probably wants adult conversation and companionship. He has an idea. Maxie listens outside the door. He says Lulu needs a night out, and suggests they go to the film festival.

Drew tells Margaux that she’s not the first person to offer the flash drive in fair trade. Peter offered to exchange it for breaking him out of prison. He told Peter the same thing he’s about to tell her – go to hell. He doesn’t care about the man he once was. Margaux says deep down he does. He can be that man, not a pale imitation of Jason Morgan.

Felicia asks how Doc feels about the coverage, but Laura says they haven’t had much time. He’s so busy offering support for everyone else’s feelings, she doesn’t think he took the time for his own. Felicia says it’s just like him to erase other’s pain without think of himself.

Ava asks if not-Doc is really suggesting she murder Kiki. She laughs, and says he had her going. Reverse psychology. He’s using her idea to make her realize she could never do it in a million years. Maybe Ava should go into the shrink business. She says if Griff was hit by a bus, she wouldn’t shed a tear, which is awful. Not-Doc says it’s normal. People are complex, some more than others. He understands her deepest, darkest thoughts; her desire for revenge. She says, at least someone does. She feels good, and can now open the gallery. He’s like to see her again; soon. She says he almost sounds flirtatious, but he’d never cross that line. He says, Dr. Kevin Collins would never do that.

Kiki tells Griff that she’s excited about the passes; it’s better than buying tickets to separate screenings. She doesn’t want him to break the bank though, and offers to pay half. He says he can manage. He has to go. He volunteered to repair the houses on Charles Street. She asks if he knows how to do that, and he says he put himself through college doing construction. Kiki says she hosted poker games. He says they have a lot to learn about each other.

Lulu tells Peter that she’s too busy to have fun; not that she’s opposed to it. He suggests mixing business with pleasure. She can write a movie review, or write about the evils of buttered popcorn. Lulu says, it’s a deal.

Drew tells Margaux that her leverage is worthless. Margaux says she has it, and no one else can access it. She’ll give him time to consider what he wants to do about his future – and his past. Margaux is the worst.

Sasha tells Nina she’s still trying make sense of it. She was even told a story about the night she was born. She wishes her adoptive mother was alive, and she could ask why she wasn’t told. Nina says she doesn’t mean to push, but she’s just excited. They can take it slow; get to know each other. Sasha thinks that sounds good. Nina say it’s almost noon. Does she want to go for coffee, or something stronger? Sasha says Nina read her mind.

Tomorrow, Curtis tells Valentin the ball is in Sasha’s court, Nina shows Sasha the necklace, and Nelle visits Michael.

The Real Housewives of Dallas

Stephanie meets Kameron and LeeAnne for lunch. In her interview, LeeAnne appreciates Stephanie seeing her in a new light, and wants the same for Kameron. They’re like Barbie and Skipper. It’s a fab friendship waiting to blossom. Stephanie tells them she was just at brunch, so she’s drinking lunch.

Brandi meets D’Andra for lunch. Brandi says she’s hired a nanny, and there’s a difference already. She’s getting me time. In her interview, Brandi says she really needs this. She can have bottle of rosé at lunch, and not have to worry changing diapers.

In Stephanie’s interview, she says she’s the female Christopher Columbus. She’s exploring uncharted territory, and going into the land of pink. Kameron says time will tell if she’s pledging this sorority. LeeAnne talks about Brandi bring the beer bong to the bar. Stephanie tells them she’s getting vaginal rejuvenation – the main topic of all Real Housewives. In her interview, Stephanie says she practically has to wear a diaper. LeeAnne says it happens to her, and she hasn’t even had a baby.

D’Andra tells Brandi that she tried getting LeeAnne to tell her what’s going on, but she told her to stop digging at her. LeeAnne is pushing her away, saying it’s none of her business. In her interview, D’Andra says all of a sudden, it’s none of her business. She’s heard multiple people say Rich isn’t faithful. LeeAnne knows she knows, and refuses to tell her. If a wedding happens, she’ll be surprised. D’Andra said LeeAnne and Rich lead separate lives, and LeeAnne got upset. In D’Andra’s interview, she says if she points it out, ultimately it will be her fault. Brandi is willing to let everything in the past go, but when LeeAnne told D’Andra and Kameron to watch out for her, it stirred up old emotions. In her interview, Brandi says although she’s moving forward, LeeAnne telling people she’s a bad influence shows her nothing has changed. D’Andra says Kameron thinks LeeAnne is jealous. Brandi has an amazing husband, and married for love, but LeeAnne can’t get Rich to walk her down the aisle. In her interview, D’Andra says best friends are supposed to tell each other everything, but LeeAnne is telling her nothing. That’s the most hurtful thing.

Stephanie asks Kameron how is it that they weren’t getting along. Kameron says they’re the only two blondes. LeeAnne thinks the only division is other people. Kameron says she felt no connection because Brandi was between them. Stephanie is different when she’s away from her. In her interview, Stephanie wants to get to know the girls by herself. It’s easier one-on-one. LeeAnne tells them Cary told her that Brandi claimed she’s talking in Kameron’s ear. Why would she tell them not to be friends? She’s trying to bring the others together. Kameron says LeeAnne never told her not to be friends with anyone.

Brandi tells D’Andra, let’s get drunk, and orders tequila shots. Like tequila isn’t bad enough. I can’t imagine mixing it with rosé. Eww.

Stephanie asks about the 80s prom. Kameron says it’s a No Tie event, and it raises AIDs awareness. She doesn’t remember the 80s, but loves an 80s costume theme. Me too, but she just made me feel old since I remember them well. For the most part. They also have tequila shots, but no one seems to like them, and LeeAnne says she’s finally in the right group. I guess it’s my group too.

In Leeanne’s interview, she says in Dallas society, everyone socializes the most during charity season. She used to see D’Andra all the time, but now that she’s friends with Brandi, D’Andra’s priorities are in a tornado spin. She doesn’t see her anymore. Brandi could have a shove-cake-up-your-ass party, and she’d show up.

LeeAnne is at a Black Tie event, which isn’t really black tie, it’s just called that. D’Andra suddenly shows up, bringing Brandi. She tells LeeAnne they were having lunch and drinking. In her interview, LeeAnne calls it boozy-lunch, and says there are twelve minutes left to the event. She asks Brandi about telling Cary that she’s telling Kameron who to be friends with. She thinks they should all get together, so everyone understands each other. In her interview, LeeAnne points out that Brandi is sh*t-faced, and can’t even stand still. Truth! She’s laughing at Brandi’s ass. Brandi thinks LeeAnne is a buzzkill, and she’ll drink all day if she wants to. She has a nanny. D’Andra thinks they should talk; they’re not communicating. LeeAnne says what Cary told her bothers her. Brandi is like, huh? and in LeeAnne’s interview, she says, have another glass of wine, bitch. LeeAnne explains it again, and says she never told anyone not be friends with someone. Brandi calls bullsh*t. Years ago, she tried to persuade Cary that she wasn’t a good person. We flash back to that, and it’s not quite what she said. LeeAnne says that’s the way Brandi perceives it, but she didn’t say that. She told Cary to be careful. In LeeAnne’s interview, she wonders if D’Andra is going to say anything. She brought the chihuahua. Either give it a chew toy to shut it up or take it away. LeeAnne says, there’s no pattern. She says Brandi looks like she’s unhappy that the conversation isn’t going in the direction she wanted it to. How would she like it to go? Brandi says she’d like LeeAnne to own that she’s effing wrong. She can never admit anything; it’s always someone else’s fault. She spins it, and makes it about somebody else. In her interview, LeeAnne says she has no respect for Brandi. Brandi walks away, and D’Andra thinks she might have been the wrong person to bring. D’Andra says she’s told LeeAnne what she thinks, and has been honest. LeeAnne says she has too.

Kam talks to Court, telling him that she can’t get anything done at the house. The kids are banging on the door when she’s on a conference call. We see a clip of that. She says she skipped her workout for the business, so if she gets fat, he has to understand. In her interview, Kameron understands Court’s skepticism. She says everybody makes fun of the pink dog food because they say dogs can’t see color, but there’s been new research. Court says they need to see red and green; red means losing money. He tells her that she’ll have to sell five thousand bags a month. Kameron asks why he’s putting pressure on her, and he says it’s the reality of business. She tells him to beat up another company he’s invested in, instead of being so hard on her. In her interview, she says she’s furious at the pressure Court puts on her. He expects insane sales when she just launched the product. She’s not a typical CEO sitting behind a desk, and needs more time to see where it’s going to go. A distributor calls, and says Sparkle Dog is the kind of product they’re looking for that consumers understand. He’s on speaker, and Court asks if he thinks people would actually purchase it. He says he can see it on shelves in Hong Kong, japan and Korea; around the world. I’m nodding because I see it too. In her interview, Kameron says Court is shocked that there’s so much passion for the product. She hopes it’s a wake-up call. Sparkle Dog is happening whether he likes it or not. She thinks Japan will love their Yorkie icon. Of course they will. They gave us Hello Kitty. The guy asks for samples of empty packaging. Court is shocked, but gives Kameron a fist bump. She says, and this is only one call.

Stephanie goes to Cary’s practice for the rejuvenation. Cary says, when you’re happier down there, you’re happier everywhere. Stephanie says her life is being controlled by her bladder. Cary wonders why it’s funny when it’s Stephanie, and says her who-ha will be awesome. Travis will think he’s in the wrong hole. Wow. The procedure is quick, and I guess relatively painless, since Stephanie is surprised, thinking there would be fire on her hooter. She’s glad she did it, and is excited about the 80s party. She suggests she and Cary go together with Brandi. Cary says she needs to talk to Brandi, because she brought up a personal conversation that she shouldn’t have. Stephanie says Cary’s honesty is awesome, but don’t be stirring the pot. She might be overcompensating, and people take it the wrong way. In Stephanie’s interview, she says first, Carly told Brandi that D’Andra says she was abusing Adderall, then she told D’Andra that LeeAnne said she only had $200 – something that will never go away, along with the topic of vaginal rejuvenation. Now she says LeeAnne is Kameron’s ear. She has good intentions, but it looks like she’s a sh*t stirrer. Cary says she needs to reel it back. Stephanie says it becomes like playing telephone. She knows Cary’s not a pot stirrer. Cary says that’s not who she is, but I’m not so sure.

Stephanie gets her big 80s hair done, and puts some weird teeth in. She hates the 80s thing. The fashions were so ugly, you can’t be cute. It’s like putting lipstick on a pig. I beg to differ. There were a lot of cute fashions in the 80s. Maybe she’s confusing it with the 90s. She puts on a prom queen sash. Brandi pulls up in a limo, wearing a tux, with long hair and a bandana, and I think she looks more like she’s from the 70s. Stephanie says she always wanted to be prom queen. It’s her chance, and she’s taking it. Brandi says she’s expecting get laid tonight. In her interview, Brandi says she went to the prom with Bryan, but she didn’t lose her virginity like Stephanie. In Stephanie’s interview, she says her date lost the key to their room, and she lost her virginity on the floor of a closet in her parents’ house, but it was just the tip. Hey, I’m just the messenger.

Kameron shows up in a Madonna getup. She’s known for being involved in the community, and is the honorary co-chair. She thanks the other members of the committee. In her interview, she says she’s stretched her commitments, but this an honor. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says she’s been an honorary chair. It’s basically sharing your wealthy contact info. Kameron is connected to the right people in the right places.

Cary doesn’t love the 80s. Why dress up in something tragic on purpose? Are they kidding??? She says it was the height of her hair days. She and God communicating via Aqua Net. Kameron say she was born later. LeeAnne needs alcohol.

Brandi, Stephanie, and Cary arrive. Brandi tells D’Andra that lunch was a good time. In her interview, Brandi thinks even LeeAnne isn’t happy with LeeAnne. LeeAnne dismissed her in the past, but continues to tell people to be wary of her. She’s less aggressive, but still trying to maneuver and control relationships. She thinks LeeAnne is manipulating and calculating, and is using Stephanie to get under her skin. Stephanie asks Brandi if they should make out now.

The bar dispenses drinks in magical light-up glasses. LeeAnne tells Cary and D’Andra bringing a drunk Brandi to the Black Tie event. Cary says Brandi is at home with kids, and needs time out. In her interview, Cary says LeeAnne doesn’t understand the stress of newborn, and she should leave Brandi alone. The co-chairs are introduced. Kameron tells everyone that their presence is beneficial for AIDS service of Dallas. Balloons are everywhere.

D’Andra arrives, and LeeAnne says she nailed the 80s – she looks like she did yesterday. Kameron has a table for all of them. Brandi wants talk to LeeAnne, and set the record straight. She wants to move forward, and have a good time. I can’t keep the emotions straight. LeeAnne reminds Brandi that she showed up drunk at the Black Tie event. Brandi says she needed an escape. She thinks LeeAnne does too. She’s not being herself. There’s no way she changed by natural design. Huh? LeeAnne says that’s her opinion. Stephanie wonders what they’re talking about, and D’Andra says, same sh*t. Stephanie thinks it might help. Kameron tells D’Andra said Brandi showed up drunk at the event, and D’Andra says it’s her fault. She should have thought about it. Yes, she should have. LeeAnne says she’s at peace. If Brandi doesn’t want to see her that way, she gets it. Brandi says it’s not open and honest. What’s going on with her and Rich. LeeAnne says she’s not hiding anything, and Brandi says, why not a set date? LeeAnne says it’s nobody’s business, and it’s her life. I’m Team LeeAnne all the way here. Brandi says she doesn’t want to repeat what people said, and LeeAnne says she doesn’t care. What if people were questioning that Brandi adopted a baby just to save her marriage? In her interview, Brandi says she wants to punch LeeAnne in the face. I think this is a legitimate comparison. She says LeeAnne deflects, twists the truth, and stabs you where it hurts the worst. Brandi tells LeeAnne it’s not about her. LeeAnne says it shouldn’t be about her. Brandi says everybody is speculating. They think she’s in a bad place, and is too chicken sh*t to admit it. LeeAnne says that’s her opinion, which seems to be what she says when there’s nothing to say. Brandi thinks LeeAnne is jealous of D’Andra. She married the love of her life. LeeAnne says, more than once.

Brandi call bullsh*t on LeeAnne. D’Andra joins them, and LeeAnne tells her that Brandi is saying she’s jealous of her. Everybody is talking sh*t about her engagement. D’Andra says, everyone is concerned. LeeAnne isn’t telling her anything. LeeAnne says she’s looking dresses next week. Does she want to come along? She tells D’Andra not to be concerned, and if she hears separate lives one more time, she’s going into a rage that nothing will pull her out of. D’Andra says if she’s not talking about what’s happening, she can’t be offended. So, if she doesn’t let everyone in on her plans, she can’t be offended if they make stuff up? LeeAnne says she and Rick don’t lead separate lives. In her interview, LeeAnne says, maybe Rich has another family in Chili. D’Andra is concerned because LeeAnne’s not getting married.

Brandi tells Cary they have an issue. Cary admits she screwed up. She shouldn’t speak other’s truths, just her own. In her interview, Cary says she’s a work in progress (another phrase I think is an excuse), and she’s well-aware she’s not doing the best job, but she’s trying. Brandi says she’s trying to be a dude, and not cry. In Brandi’s interview, she says she forgives, but will be selective in what she says now. LeeAnne tells D’Andra maybe she’ll share things if it’s not like this; she has to calm down and just talk. D’Andra says if she doesn’t get a straight answer, she’s calling bullsh*t. LeeAnne says she’s not doing this. She’s fine. Geez, this is wearing me out. It’s like they want something to be wrong.

The king and queen of the prom are announced, and the queen is LeeAnne. In her interview, she says she didn’t go to her own prom, so being crowned prom queen is like God saying he’s proud of her. Keep doing you. You’re a good person. She tells Kameron about not going to her own prom, and Kameron says it’s amazing. We see D’Andra walking out.

Next time, Dee tells D’Andra to be concerned about running the office rather than LeeAnne, Brandi repeats the example LeeAnne used about the baby, LeeAnne crosses paths with Mark, and LeeAnne tells D’Andra that when she’s with Brandi, alcohol is always involved.

The Shahs of Sunset

12 hours later. MJ is snoring at 1:24 pm. GG is doing her makeup. The others are eating. Shervin and Mike find Nema and Mona. Mike says, it’s a touchy subject. It wasn’t for everyone to know Morgan was moving out. It’s something to take to the grave. Reza betrayed his trust, and once the dam is opened, good luck closing it again. He understands they hold each other accountable, but it’s a deep hurt to be betrayed by someone you love. Did he think no one would notice she’d moved out? That’s what’s so stupid.

Reza has a surprise for MJ, who mumbles at him. Tommy is Reza’s bachelorette gift to MJ; this hunk of manness. MJ suggests he use some mouthwash, but I can’t imagine she must smell too good. In her interview, she says it’s the perfect bachelorette party. A day without Tommy, and a night with him.

Everyone gets ready to go out. They eat dinner in the suite, and plan on going to the club afterward. MJ comes in wearing a glittery jumpsuit. She drops her bag and tries to reach over the back of couch to retrieve it. In her interview, she says she’s how to do Vegas personified. They call it Sin City, not Nun City. Destiney says the vibe is uncomfortable. She feels the testosterone. Everyone keeps too much inside, and it’s going to be dangerous when it boils over. The rest of the crowd arrives at the suite. Reza wants to get the party up and running. It’s turn up time.

A party bus takes them to the club. In his interview, Mike says he’s an emotional person, and he knows where he stands with Reza now. Reza is a back stabber. Mike is trying to put his differences aside and enjoy the night. Dancing and drinking happens. Streamers fall. Mike chats up a waitress. Reza says a leopard doesn’t change his spots. Regardless of where they are or what’s happening, Mike will creep, and it’s a vicious cycle for him. By 3 am, MJ is ready to call it a night. Tommy falls over trying to help unzip her jumpsuit.

In the morning, Reza says MJ and Tommy’s room looks like a tornado hit. Destiney feels like a baby dinosaur waking up. GG stumbles out, and says, Golnessa isn’t available right now. Try your call again later. Another amazing spread of food appears. MJ comes in looking for a bottomless mimosa, and it’s turn up time again. Reza says the last day’s itinerary is a delicious breakfast and getting back to LA. Destiney wanders in wearing her robe. GG doesn’t know what she drank, but she has footage. We see it. She says she and Destiney changed clothes, and went with some others to another club. She points out that Mona is dancing on the table, and Mike is throwing money at random people. They wonder where Mike is.

Reza says Mike isn’t there, but he and MJ are the reason he’s divorced. He says there is a reason Mike is divorced and that Morgan broke up with him, but it’s not because of what he did last night. GG says she has a video, and everyone looks at it. Reza says to the untrained eye, it looks like he’s just ordering a drink, but he’s probably asking what time her shift is over. Shervin calls, and says he’s still getting his sh*t together

MJ does some elaborate moves to put on perfume. Everyone packs. Adam can’t wait to get home to the dogs. Mike toddles in. Shervin says, you know that friend who’s always in the video? He says it looks like Mike is ordering a drink, but they’re very close. Mike asks if Shervin thinks he hooked up? Mike hunts down GG, and asks to see the video. Since the other guys followed him, GG kicks everyone out except for Mike, saying she’s not getting busted out. She plays the video for Mike, and he says he likes have a good time. They were talking about her boyfriend, and he was joking that he hated her boyfriend. GG says they’re really close, and it’s questionable, but she never said anything about touching. She doesn’t want to know what he touched, who, or where. In GG’s interview, she says Mike is being super defensive. If he’s not breaking the rules, why can’t she film him having good time?

Reza bought GG a bottle of wine, because he knew she’d be wearing a cute jumpsuit. Mike is wearing the same outfit he had on the night before. MJj says GG showed them the video. Reza says it’s their fault that Mike has no girlfriend. He doesn’t come home, and screws other women while he’s married, but they’re the reason he’s divorced. Mike says Reza has no boundaries. In his interview, Reza says, Morgan is moving out, and everyone else is to blame, but not him. Reza says Mike doesn’t screw around; he doesn’t lie, but it is him. It was same with Jessica. We flash back to Mike coming clean to her. Reza tells Mike to get his head right. He’s good at a lot of things, but owning up takes him a minute. In his interview, Reza says, be accountable. Mike tells Reza to STFU, and so much is bleeped, I have no idea what else he’s saying. Reza says Mike was telling Morgan how much loved her, while he was sleeping with other women. Mike says he hasn’t done anything, and Reza says, it’s all his fault. GG says Reza is older; he should know better. Mike walks out.

MJ starts to cry. Reza tells Adam, Mike is in a lot of pain. Destiney says, clearly, he’s hurt. Shervin knocks on Mike’s door, but he doesn’t want to talk. Reza walks in, and Mike says he doesn’t want to get aggressive. Reza asks why make him the bad guy? He does so much for Mike. Mike says all of his friends don’t know a hundredth of what he does. As his confidante, Reza betrayed his trust. They can never be 100% again. A piece of him died, and he’s afraid to trust Reza again. He tells Reza that Morgan called him from a Tony Robbins seminar, and said, I am enough. Mike starts to cry. Well, I didn’t see that one coming. I loved Tony Robbins in Shallow Hal. Yeah, I know some people have a problem with that movie. I don’t.

Mike says he doesn’t want to get divorced; a piece of him died. Reza says he didn’t ruin Morgan’s life; let it go. He’s a great person. In Mike’s interview, he says when he got divorced, he felt like the biggest failure. He carried a lot of guilt, and has deep rooted scars. He wants be in a relationship, but feels he’s not worthy. He tells Reza that he hurt her, himself, his mom, his dad, his family. He has to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Reza says he knows Mike doesn’t want to hurt anyone. People love and adore him. He wishes he could take back the hurtful things he said. He’s going to make it up for the rest of his life. Mike says this is what real friendship is about. Reza tells Mike that he loves him. In his interview, Reza says he had no idea the amount of pain Mike was in about Jessica. He’s in no place to be dating.

Reza comes back to the suite, and tells GG that he handled it. Mike joins them, and apologizes. Reza thanks his lucky stars they’re still a unit, and they can leave on a high note. They have a group hug, with Mike in the middle. I love the Shahs.

LA two days later. Craig, MJ’s trainer and bridesman, shows her some moves in the pool. She calls it a post Vegas detox; she never drank more champagne in her life than she did this weekend. She fell out of her workout routine, and she’s doing water aerobics, along with facial yoga that she saw on YouTube, which I actually think probably creates wrinkles. MJ and Craig do synchronized swimming like the old Martin Short skit from SNL.

GG talks to her COO, Sheri. She needs Sheri by her side for the elevator pitch. She’s known Sheri almost her whole life, and Sheri has been in the cannabis industry for years. The elevator pitch is coming up fast. In her interview, GG says she’s never had a job before. Now she’s a boss. She’s gone from never being employed to employing bitches. She doesn’t even know what projections are, but think they might have something to do with a positive attitude.

Reza apologizes to Mike for hitting below the belt. He’d take it back in a heartbeat if he could. He supports whatever makes Mike happy. In Mike’s interview, he says his friendship with Reza has many levels. It’s not that fake LA sh*t. At the end of the day, they’re always there for each other. Mike tells Reza that he never wants to get to that point again. Reza says if Mike doesn’t want to be held accountable, he’ll back off. Mike says he does, and he’s working on it.

GG prepares some food at her condo. Gorgeous leopard-spotted cat Malaika tries to score something when she goes to answer the door, but GG is on to the cat. It’s Destiney. GG tells Destiney that she opened a business account. Destiney says she’s growing up, and it’s new beginnings.

Destiney has to call the detective she’s hired to find her father, and can’t do it by herself; it’s hard. In her interview, she says she didn’t have the courage to ask questions the last time she saw her dad. She was scared of hearing that he started a new family. She calls Monique, who says she talked to Destiney’s mom, and got as much info as she could. Some of it was hard to understand, so she wanted to confirm some things. She asks what her dad’s birthday is, and Destiney says the day before hers, and starts choking up. In Destiney’s interview, she says whenever there was an occasion to send a father a card, she gave it to her mother because she was both. Monique says she has leads to share when she has more info and can come up with answers. GG says, they’ll find him. She has the time. Destiney says he’s older; time doesn’t exist. GG says she doesn’t hug often, and hugs Destiney.

Shervin picks up Nema. Nema is glad they’re doing this. It’s a huge, monumental moment for GG and her company, but he doesn’t know if she understands. Shervin says she’s never had a job. In his interview, Nema explains that an elevator pitch is like a mini shark tank presentation, and GG will be in the room with every power player in the cannabis industry. He’s doing her a favor, but his gut is telling him GG is winging it, and it doesn’t work that way. If she’s not crystal clear as to why they should invest, she’ll crash and burn. Shervin says, she’s nervous. Give her some confidence, and do it at her pace.

They arrive at the condo. GG says she’s losing her mind. She hasn’t eaten since they were last together, and opens a pizza. Shervin wonders why she doesn’t just smoke some weed. Nema wants to see what she has in terms of a presentation. In his interview, Nema says, presentation is everything. She needs clean, formatted photos that look professional. He cleans the pictures she has. GG has never done this before. She’s just going to pretend she knows the information. GG is amazed at how much better everything looks, and says she’ll give Nema a raise. He wants benefits. They head out. GG says she is so not ready, and she’s freaking out. Shervin tells her she’ll be speaking to a room of potheads.

Marketing expert Dan introduces GG. She struggles to get on a chair, balancing her water bottle and the mic. She says she has a high end brand that will carry everything, including one thing that’s unheard of, an inhaler. They’ll be doing it all. The audience looks both bored and annoyed, and surprised every time she uses the f-word. In his interview, Nema says it’s one of those awkward moments where a part of you dies on the inside. It’s so uncomfortable. GG tells the audience that she’s never had a job in her life, because she’s never been passionate about anything enough, but this is it. She shows the projected sales, but I’m not sure she even knows what they are. It’s pretty bad. Nema tells Shervin to say she killed it, even though Shervin says she didn’t do well. In Nema’s interview, he says he could take the Persian route, which is to reprimand, but in GG’s case, that would be a death wish. He’s trying to take a positive step forward. He tells her that she got out the jitters, and she has the rest of her career to improve. In her interview, GG feels like she screwed up. They go for a drink.

Reza goes to Mike’s house for MJ’s dress fitting. She’s a known procrastinator at the eleventh hour is having the designer meet them there, even though it makes zero sense. Reza asks Freddy if the dress is done, and Freddy says, you can’t rush couture. In MJ’s interview, she says she cares more about the dress than anything else. If everyone got food poisoning, but she looked great, it would be okay.

Shervin goes to the hairdresser. Mike and Nema meet him there, since it’s the moment they’ve been waiting for. Shervin says it’s two years of a commitment. Mike says he’s had more commitment to his man bun than anything else, but Shervin says that’s not true; he’s committed to his businesses.

Vida asks Reza if he doesn’t think she should be sitting with bride and groom. He humbly thinks they should sit by themselves, with her at the head table. She thinks she should sit with them, and asks, who’s more important than the mother of the bride? Reza says, just the bride, but I don’t think Vida buys it.

The big reveal happens. Everyone is all wow! and pretty! except Vida. In her opinion, the top doesn’t give enough support, and she doesn’t like mermaid. In his interview, Reza says she got married at eighteen in Iran. It was super traditional, and she had zero input, so now she sees herself as the bride. He says it’s like when they suck people’s souls out in Get Out. He’s talking to the bride, but looking at Vida. Reza tells MJ that she looks amazing and beautiful, and high five. He asks her to do a practice run of walking down the aisle, and she makes an entrance. In her interview, she says she’s hanging on to her whimsical fantasy of the days leading to the wedding being pleasant. Don’t rattle the cage. She tells them that she’s changing into a jumpsuit for the reception.

Mike tells Shervin and Nema that his biggest fault is bringing up Jessica as an example of why he will or won’t do something. Morgan wonders if she’s paying the consequences of what happened between them. He says, it’s done. We see a clip of Morgan telling him it’s become a pattern. He has a bad day and talks down to her. Enough is enough. Mike says the aftermath of his divorce has taken years to overcome. He didn’t feel adequate, and still needs to do some homework. He tells them that he didn’t realize he had issues, but if he lets them control his life, he’ll never be ready. Nema says he has to deal with it, and Mike says he thought he had. Nema tells him, divorce messes with your head. Shervin likes his new cut. Mike shows everyone pictures of Shervin’s look evolution, and they laugh at his Ryan Seacrest cut.

Next time, MJ scatters Sham’s ashes, Destiney’s mom wants her to stop, and MJ and Tommy fight about the prenup.

😕 Saw This Coming…

Someone needs to take the alcohol away from these girls. This is just sad.

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