What I Watched Today

(Weekday bites, Friday’s whole GH enchilada & media minutiae)

General Hospital

🍕 Weekday Slices…                                                                          

Monday: 

Chase was jogging and ran into Willow jogging in the opposite direction. She said she’d just left the office and it had been a day. He said he was glad she was there. He was hoping she would be.

Ric said Ethan must have told Sonny something, but he hadn’t betrayed Sonny in any way. Sonny knew him. Sonny said, that was the problem.

Lucas asked if Elizabeth was okay, and she said, yes and no. He asked if it was trouble with Ric.

Dante went to see Lulu, who said the kids were out. He said he just found out Rocco shot Cullum and she knew about it.

Charlotte brought Donna some books as an excuse to see her dad, but Carly said he wasn’t there. He had to deal with Jack. Charlotte said it was about time.

Nina stabbed Jack with Drew’s syringe while he struggled with Valentin. Jack dropped to the ground, while Drew listened to what was going on. Valentin said, nice shot.

Chase said he needed to ask Willow for another favor, and they sat down. He told her about the plan to adopt Phoebe. They’d had no luck finding her family and were hoping she could make some calls on their behalf. Her calls had made all the difference when they wanted to foster. She said what she’d done then might make it impossible for them to adopt now.

Elizabeth said everything was fine, and Lucas said he was there if she needed him. She ran to catch Rocco and told him that he was almost done with his community service. His feedback was fantastic. She asked how his hand was, and he said sometimes it hurt. She took a look at it and said it looked like it was healing well. The pain was probably from the nerves healing and should resolve. If it got worse, come see her. He could always come to her about anything.

Lulu asked if Dante had evidence, but he said no. Jason didn’t get a slide bite from a gun and he’d figured it out from the blood samples on the gun. Rocco’s wound sounded consistent with firing a weapon and Jason would have protected him. She admitted Rocco shot Cullum, and he asked why she didn’t tell him. She said Nathan told her not to, and he said, Nathan knew?

Charlotte said once they were done with Brennan, she’d tell Nina what to do with her Crimson internship, but Carly said she couldn’t do that no matter what happened. It didn’t mean they were out of danger. The best thing was lie low and live her life. She had to be careful. Valentin’s enemies would use her to get to him like Brennan had used Josslyn to get to her.

Nina tried to rouse Jack, and Valentin asked what the hell was in the syringe. She said it was Drew’s medication, and they turned Jack over. She yelled for Jack to wake up.

Ric said it had nothing to do with Sonny, and Sonny said Ethan had followed him. Ethan said Ric and Ava had a private conversation and then Ava delivered a message to Sidwell, but Ava said she’d only returned the table she’d already been at. Sonny told Ethan to take Ava outside and they’d figure it out later. Ethan left with Ava, and Sonny told Ric to explain himself fast. His trigger finger was getting itchy.

Charlotte asked what happened to Josslyn, and Carly said she didn’t know when she’d see Josslyn again. if Charlotte wanted to help her father, he needed to know she was safe. She made Valentin vulnerable.

Nina called an ambulance and told Valentin to get lost. He checked Jack for a response, picked up his gun, and said let him know if Jack died. He left, and Drew concentrated hard and moved his finger.

Chase said, to some people it would look like they were using their privilege, but Willow said that wasn’t true. She thought Phoebe belonged with them. He said he’d even told Brook to use the Quartermaine name, but Willow said it would do more harm than good.

Lucas told Elizabeth to spill, and Elizabeth said it wasn’t her story to tell. Lucas said he knew the feeling of standing in the sidelines when you wanted to help. Sometimes knowing a friend had your back made all the difference. She said that’s what she was trying to do for everyone involved, but she felt terrible for them.

Lulu told Dante about how Rocco came to shoot Cullum and said Nathan was first on the scene. Jason told him to get Rocco out of there, Nathan agreed, and brought Rocco home. Nathan had said no one else could know and Dante would have been put in an impossible position. Dante said she had no right to keep it from him, and she said they’d been in this situation before. Dante had put his faith in the system and they knew what had happened to Michael.

Ethan shoved Ava in the car, locked it, and got in. She asked what he was going to do and he said it was up to sonny. She said it didn’t have to be but he said he wasn’t cutting a deal.

Sonny asked Ric where he went, since he’d lied and hadn’t been at the DA’s office. Ric agreed he’d lied, but it had nothing to do with Sidwell. Sonny could look in his briefcase. Sonny opened it and took out an accordion file. Ric opened it and said Ava was helping him buy a gift of art for Elizabeth. He showed Sonny an etching and said it was one of a kind from her favorite artist. He’d heard it was up for sale and Ava handled it discreetly. It was part of an estate being contested in an acrimonious divorce and the owner was trying to sell it quickly. Sonny asked why Ric hadn’t told him, and Ric said Sonny couldn’t stand Ava – neither could he – and he’d wanted to surprise Elizabeth. He was sorry that their history had caused Sonny to think the worst of him. Sonny said he wasn’t thinking clearly because of the Sidwell situation, but why would he think differently?

Dante asked if Lulu thought he hadn’t learned and would have done things differently, but she said she hadn’t had time to think. Rocco was in shock and bleeding, and it made sense to keep it secret. Dante said Rocco had been about to tell him at the café. He knew something was going on. Lulu said she hated lying, but Rocco had to get past this or the WSB would come after him. Dante said he understood protecting Rocco from the WSB, but she didn’t have to protect Rocco from him.

Valentin couldn’t stay away from the moss bowl🎍and went back to Sonny’s old kitchen. Carly said Charlotte had been there. She’d told Charlotte that he was dealing with Brennan and sent her away. What happened? He said she’d been right. Nina double crossed him.

The EMTs took Jack out, and Nina followed. Drew moved his hand.

Lulu said she and Nathan had talked about telling Dante, but she was the one who decided not to make him choose between Jason rotting in prison or Rocco going to jail. She didn’t have faith in the system like he did. Rocco had ended up in juvie for just trying to do the right thing. Dante said she should have told him. Everybody had lied, but he’d figured it out. If he could, the WSB could too.

Valentin told Carly that Nina botched it and it was dumb luck Jack was out of commission. Jack told him that he didn’t know where Josslyn was, but he might not make it through the night.

Nina asked how Jack was doing, but Elizabeth said it was too soon. She asked Nina to walk her through what happened, and Nina said everything seemed normal, when Jack had collapsed. They’d been talking about half an hour, and it happened fast. He’d seemed normal, but he always seemed agitated. Elizabeth said they were doing everything they could, but it would be long night. Could Nina call Willow or did she need to be with Drew? (Nina’s face said, rut-roh!)

Drew lifted his hand and felt for the phone on the table.

Willow said the last thing Brook and Chase needed was to be perceived as throwing their weight around. She’d make one lowkey phone call off the record. He thanked her, and she said after what they’d gone through together with her own baby, all she wanted was for him to have the family he deserved. He’d be an amazing dad. She put her hand on his shoulder, and someone took a photo.

Ava told Ethan that she blamed Ric. She’d been helping him buy art through a private sale. Ethan said she’d whispered to Sidwell, but she said she and Sidwell were friends. He said her taste in friends should be as discriminating as her taste in art.

Sonny wondered why he wouldn’t think Ric was setting him up, and Ric said he could see why, but Sonny had to learn to trust him. Sonny said trust had to be earned, and Ric said he’d been pushing for too much too fast. Sonny asked where they went from there. Did he need Ethan? Ric said, if it made Sonny more comfortable. He wanted it to work and thought Sonny did too.

Valentin recounted what happened with Jack to Carly and the moss bowl🎍. He thought he’d been the intended target, but Jack got the full dose of whatever it was. He was flat on his back and incapacitated. She said she felt sorry for Jack, and he said there was no happy ending for Jack if she wanted to find her daughter.

Chase said they wanted to give Phoebe the happiest childhood and he wanted to be the best father, and he and Willow hugged. Her phone rang and she stepped away. Nina said she was at GH and told Willow that Jack had a medical emergency. He took something he wasn’t supposed to take and the doctors thought he might have had a stroke. She was sorry, but she forgot to give Drew his weekly dose.

Drew knocked the phone over, but was able to stop it from falling.

Dante said he’d like them to decide how best to protect their son, not Lulu and Nathan, and Lulu agreed. He said she didn’t realize what was going on. She got their son to keep a secret about the worst thing that had ever happened to him and convinced him to lie to his father. He didn’t know how they came back from this.

Charlotte found Rocco on the porch, and he said he was avoiding what was going on inside. His mom and dad were fighting about him.

Ric said Sonny confronted him and had taken the time to ask why he’d lied. It had to count for progress. Sonny said he was counting on Ric to be his brother to the point he didn’t need to question his loyalty. Ric said he wanted that too, and thought they could get there. Sonny was going to call Ethan to let Ava go, but Ric suggested letting her stew. Sonny said he was okay with that and laughed.

Ava told Ethan that her world didn’t revolve around Sonny and she didn’t have to explain herself to his latest flunky. Ethan said he could be an asset, but she said she didn’t need his help and she didn’t appreciate mansplaining, especially when it came from a boy.

Carly said wondered how they’d find Josslyn if Jack didn’t wake up, and Valentin said Cullum was in charge now with no guardrails. It made him more dangerous than he already was.

Elizabeth told Nina that Jack was stabilized and being sent to the ICU. They were also notifying the WSB of his status. She couldn’t give Nina specifics because she wasn’t family, but Nina had done good. He was in good hands.  

Elizabeth saw Lucas, who said they were ready to transport Jack to the ICU. He was waiting for the labs which might give them a clue. Elizabeth wondered, what were the odds that two healthy men had strokes in the same house three months apart?

Chase did pushups, when his phone dinged. He laughed at picture of Phoebe sleeping, and texted Brook that he’d be right back. Someone continued to take photos.

Drew managed to flip the phone over and started to push a button when Willow flew in and knocked it to the floor. She told Drew that it looked like there was no one could be trusted to keep an eye on him except for her.

Tuesday:

Trina went to visit Portia at the cabin, bringing a box from Eckerd’s with all of Portia’s favorites. She wanted to plan Portia’s baby shower.

Curtis told Jordan that before he went to work, he was stopping by Turner’s office to find out what she’d uncovered about Isaiah.

Isaiah went to Turner’s office, and she asked about his movements the night of April 8^th, 2026.

Danny met Charlotte at the boathouse, and she said Rocco was grabbing them some drinks at the main house. He’d been acting weird lately. Danny said Rocco had been quieter than usual, and Charlotte thought it had to do with her mom and Dante. Maybe he could talk to Danny. Rocco arrived and said, about what?

Lulu asked Britt to come by and said they needed to get a few things straight about Rocco.

Nathan went to Dante’s office, and Dante asked why the hell Nathan hadn’t told him that his son was the one who shot Cullum.

Jordan said she wanted the other driver found, but hoped the investigation exonerated Isaiah, and Curtis claimed he wanted the same, but felt Isaiah was responsible. He and Portia were getting along and he’d hate to mess that up, but if Isaiah was that kind of creep, he wasn’t letting Isaiah anywhere near his family.

Isaiah told Turner that he’d worked during the day and went to his cabin that night. Portia had been with him. Turner asked if he didn’t drive a black 2025 BMW SUV.

Danny said he needed Charlotte and Rocco’s help. It was about his dad. He’d overheard Sonny talking and Sonny had said it was all on Sidwell. Rocco wondered why he was just hearing about it, and Charlotte said it had been hard to talk to him lately. Danny said they had to get to Spoon Island and look for information to help his dad.

Nathan asked if Lulu had explained everything to Dante, but Dante said he’d had to find out on his own. He’d tested the blood samples on the gun, and one was Jason’s and one was Rocco’s. As his friend and fellow officer, how could Nathan not tell him the truth?

Lulu told Britt that Rocco was at the Quartermaine’s and she knew what happened on the pier. Britt said she, Lulu, Nathan, and Rocco were the only ones who knew the truth and she intended to keep it that way, but Lulu said it wasn’t working. The only reason Rocco was in this position was because of Britt. Britt said she never wanted anything bad to happen, but Lulu said he’d followed her because he was worried. He’d shot a WSB agent in the back to protect her and Jason, but should have stopped with Jason. (Ugh. Lulu.)

Nathan told Dante what happened when he got to the pier. He and Jason had a split second to make a decision and chose to protect Rocco. Dante said, and at no point did Nathan decide to loop him in, and Nathan said he brought Rocco home to his mother. Dante said Rocco had been struggling with this for weeks, and Nathan said so had he. Dante was the Police Commissioner and he didn’t want Dante to choose between arresting and protecting Rocco. Dante should be thanking him.

Charlotte said she could get them in and out of Windymere undetected, and Danny said they could get there using his dad’s speedboat, but Rocco said it was insane. They’d get themselves killed.

Lulu wanted Britt’s word that she’d do everything she could to protect Rocco, and Britt asked what Lulu thought she’d been doing. He’d come to her and confided in her. He was being eaten alive. Lulu said it killed her, and Britt said she’d told him that he had to stay quiet and stay away from Cullum and her, but it wasn’t working. He was a ticking time bomb. Tell her what to do.

Molly went to visit Jordan and gave her an orchid plant. She asked if she could be honest, and Jordan said she wished Molly would. Molly said she regretted the distance between them since she and TJ (🦉) broke up. If there was anything she could do, she wanted to do it.

Portia said the pregnancy had gone by fast. It was hard to believe things had come together so well. Trina said she liked where they all were and wanted to celebrate, but Portia wanted to talk about the secret Trina was keeping from her.

Isaiah said Turner already knew what kind of car he drove, and she said she’d wanted to confirm it. She told him to have a seat and asked if he’d been in an accident recently. He said he knew what this was about and where she was going with it. If she had further questions, talk to his lawyer.

Portia said Trina’s dad had told her about Charlie’s and also how she’d helped book Michael James Scott at The Savoy. She wondered if Trina was devoting more time to music. Trina said, kind of. She was considering her options. Brook had offered her a showcase and Gio had agreed to accompany her. Portia said she was thrilled. It was all she ever wanted for Trina – to have choices and pursue passions she enjoyed. She’d be front row next time Trina sang. Trina wanted to finish the guest list and said she had Aunt Stella, Elizabeth, Ava, Terry, and Felicia on the list. Did Portia want to invite Laura? Portia said, of course (🍷), and Trina said, what about Jordan?

Jordan said any distance between her and Molly was understandable. Molly needed space after the baby’s death and the break-up with TJ (🦉). Molly said it was the worst time of her life, and Jordan said few couples could survive that kind of loss. Molly said Jordan had always been good to her and she’d always looked up to her. She seemed so sure of herself. Jordan said she wasn’t sure she was that person right now.

Turner said all she was doing was eliminating potential suspects involved in the crash. Isaiah could help them and himself by allowing the PCPD to take a paint sample from his car. Paint was pulled off the guardrail near the accident and it would hep them. He wondered if it would help them railroad him and told her to get a warrant. He knew if they had actual evidence, she wouldn’t be asking for his cooperation. If she chose to pursue this, he’d use every legal avenue to protect himself. He left, slamming the door.

Rocco said the idea was wrong and messed up, and Charlotte told him to calm down. Rocco said they needed to stay away from Sidwell, but Charlotte said she and Danny knew how to take care of themselves. Rocco said covering for them was the reason he’d been arrested for breaking into Dalton’s lab and ended up going to juvie and getting beaten up. Danny said his dad needed their help, but Rocco said it wouldn’t help his dad if something happened to Danny. And if they decided to break in without him, he’d turn them in.

Nathan said the WSB wouldn’t give a damn that Rocco was a kid and would treat him the same as they did Jason. Dante said Nathan didn’t need to tell him about the WSB, and Nathan said the only way to save Rocco had been to get him off the pier and shut him up. They hadn’t been thinking about Dante at the time. He’d told Lulu not to tell Dante, but he didn’t make her do it. She chose to. Dante accused Nathan of using his son to pave the way to his grand romance. He didn’t give a damn what Nathan and Lulu did, but Nathan’s involvement with his son was over. Nathan said he and Lulu were done anyway. He was giving her space. She was mad because he’d told her something she didn’t want to hear, that Rocco couldn’t stay in Port Charles. They had to get him out of town.

Britt said they couldn’t expect Rocco to handle this kind of pressure, and Lulu thought she was in cahoots with Nathan, but Britt said they hadn’t talked. Lulu said she wasn’t sending her son anywhere, but Britt said they needed to get him away, at least until things cooled down. Lulu said Britt didn’t get any input, and Britt said she knew Lulu had missed four years with Rocco, but it was about Rocco, not her. Lulu said she’d also missed nine months of pregnancy and the first seven months of Rocco’s life, and Britt said she couldn’t believe even Lulu could be this selfish. Lulu said her son needed to be around his family, and she and Dante would decide what happened next, not Britt.

Nathan said Rocco could slip up at any moment, and Dante said it would have been great if Rocco had had his support. Nathan said it didn’t change the fact Rocco was in danger. Dante was his father and needed to protect him. Dante said Nathan had been a father for five minutes and had no idea what it took. Now that he knew the truth, he’d be the one to guide his son though this.

Britt said Dante knew what was at stake and wasn’t driven by his own needs like Lulu, and Lulu told her, get the hell out. She’d put Rocco’s life in danger and it was on her if something bad happened to him. Britt left.

Rocco said he wasn’t letting them break into Windymere and wasn’t letting Danny drag his sister into this, but Charlotte said she wanted to help. Danny said it wasn’t like his mom could help. She was dead. He couldn’t let his parents fix his problems like Rocco did. He had to find his dad and if Rocco didn’t want to help, stay out of their way.  They didn’t need him. Charlotte suggested they calm down, but Rocco wanted to leave. Charlotte said they’d catch up with him later, and Rocco said screw them both.

Trina said Portia wasn’t obligated to invite anybody she didn’t want, but Portia said it might help put the old animosity behind them. Jordan was living with Curtis and would be part of the baby’s life. Trina said Jordan might not feel like coming, and Portia said, or worse, she might feel like she couldn’t say no, even though she wasn’t in the mood to celebrate.

Turner told Curtis that Isaiah had no alibi, and Curtis asked if he mentioned the damage on his car. She said, no. She’d told him about the paint, but he’d refused to give her a sample. Curtis said she could force him, but she said the judge turned down her request for a warrant.

Molly told Jordan that she thought about Irene all the time. When something that devastating happened, it changed your perception of who you were and how you lived your life. Irene’s death made her reevaluate what she wanted out of life and what she could handle. Jordan said she wasn’t there yet. She hadn’t realized how much of her identity was tied to her appearance. It wasn’t about personal vanity, but she wanted to recognize herself inside and out. Molly said she’d remind Jordan of her value, and Jordan said they were family.

Turner said they didn’t have probable cause, considering how many people drove the same type of car, but Curtis said he’d been a cop and knew what suspicious behavior looked like. Isaiah was acting like someone who was guilty. Why did he refuse to answer her questions or give her a paint sample? Why was he being evasive if he had nothing to hide?

Isaiah dropped by Lulu’s house, and told her about the conversation with Turner. Turner suspected he was involved with Jordan’s accident and questioned him about his whereabouts. He’d been at Lulu’s house at the time of the crash and she and Rocco were his only alibi.

Rocco went to see Britt and said she was the only person he could talk to. He didn’t know why he was acting the way he was. She said he was under a ton of pressure, and he said it was his fault that Danny was going to do something stupid and get himself hurt. He was the reason Danny’s dad was locked up. Britt said it wasn’t his fault, but Rocco said it didn’t matter. He couldn’t tell Danny how bad Cullum was. He couldn’t tell Danny and Charlotte anything. Britt was the only one he could talk to.

Nathan asked if they were done, and Dante said, not quite. Nathan could have talked to him, but instead, lied to him. He never thought Nathan could do something like that. It was like he didn’t know Nathan at all.

Molly left Jordan’s place.

Portia told Trina that they should put Jordan on the list. She wanted them all to come together. Trina said it was a new chapter for all of them, and Portia said they could be the best versions of themselves for the baby, her included. The baby would bring them together.

Turner told Curtis that Isaiah was right. She had no evidence. There was no way to link him to the accident. There was no case. Curtis said she needed probable cause to get evidence and he’d get it himself.  

Isaiah told Lulu that he’d said nothing about her and Rocco, but the police said the other car had scraped the guardrail and he’d scraped his car in the parking garage. It was in the body shop right now. Lulu said the police could find out and think he was involved in the accident, and he said, exactly. He’d told Turner to go through his lawyer. He wasn’t involved, but if they found out he was on 91, Turner would be suspicious. If charges were filed, he’d have to tell the authorities where he was, but he’d do everything he could to protect Rocco. She told him to stay quiet for as long as he could, but if he had to, tell them he was with her and Rocco, just give her a heads up. (Working on a story together might be a good idea. Duh.)

Nathan said Dante was right and he was wrong, but the gun was a problem. Dante should throw it in the incinerator and hope the WSB forgot it existed. If he figured out what Rocco did, Cullum could too. Dante said that would be all, and Nathan left.

Charlotte said Rocco was just taking things out on Danny, and Danny said he could go to Windymere on his own, but she said he’d get caught. They’d do it together.

Britt said Rocco could talk to his mom and he should tell her everything he was going through and feeling. He said his dad found out the truth and they were fighting because of him, and she said they were just worried and wanted to protect him. He said he got that, but Jason didn’t shoot Cullum. He did. If Cullum figured it out, Cullum would come after him and everyone he loved. Everything was spinning out of control and he didn’t know how to stop it. He was freaked out all the time and totally helpless. Britt said he was anything but. He’d followed her to the pier because he was worried about her. He’d saved her and Jason. Helpless people don’t do that. He was in this position because he was a hero. It was unfair for her to push him away and he could come to her anytime about anything, but had to be smart about it. She promised they’d get through this. She hugged him and he cried.

Wednesday:

Isaiah told Portia about being called in by Turner and said she thought he was involved with Jordan’s car accident.

Curtis told Jordan that Turner questioned Isaiah, but he’d stonewalled. She couldn’t get a paint sample and the judge said there was no probable cause to issue a warrant. Isaiah’s refusal convinced Curtis even more that he was guilty.

Jacinda went to see Michael in his office, bringing an inventory report as an excuse.

Willow saw Nina at the hospital, and Nina wondered what would happen if Jack didn’t wake up. Willow said if Nina wasn’t careful, she’d incriminate them.

Britt gave an unconscious Jack a lecture, and said it was up to her now.

Sidwell looked at childhood pictures of Marco, when Lucas walked in. He asked if Sidwell was okay, and Sidwell said showed the photos to Lucas. He said it was all he had left of his son.

Kristina met Ethan at the MetroCourt Gardens, and he said he could use her help. Brook and Chase were also there with Phoebe, and they met with Alexis. Chase told her that they wanted to adopt Phoebe.

Sidwell and Lucas looked at the photos, and Sidwell thanked Lucas. Marco had been reluctant to move to Port Charles, but then discovered Lucas lived there, and he was convinced that was why Marco stayed. Lucas said it made him feel happy, but sorry that Marco moved there for him and was murdered. He should have stayed in Miami.

Ethan said Ric got on his bad side, and Kristina said she wasn’t surprised. Ric couldn’t be trusted. Ethan agreed, but said Ric was important to Sonny. He’d shadowed Ric and thought he caught him, but he was wrong. Now Ric would be gunning for him.

Isaiah told Portia about finding himself being interrogated. Turner wanted know where he was on April 8^th and he realized it was the night of Jordan’s car accident. She suspected he was the other driver. Portia said that was ridiculous, and he said Curtis obviously didn’t believe it.

Jordan said the paint sample couldn’t prove anything, and Curtis said Isaiah claimed he was with Portia, but Portia had said he left to tend to a patient in Port Charles. That meant he had to be on Route 91 and might have been on the road when the accident occurred. Jordan said if Isaiah had a reason not to stop, maybe he thought it was too late when he found out he was the other driver, but Curtis said he should have come forward. She agreed and said the longer he waited, the guiltier he looked. She wondered what he was covering up, and Curtis said they couldn’t let him get away with lying. He was going to find more evidence.

Alexis said there was no guarantee Brook and Chase would be approved, but Chase said they had to try. Alexis said once Phoebe became a ward of the state, it would be three months before she was eligible for adoption and she’d be offered to the next most qualified couple. They should go to the New York Department of Families and Child Services and petition them before the three month period was over, but there were more steps to go through before they filed.

Michael’s office phone rang, and he said, send her in. He asked Jacinda to stay, and Elaine walked in. (Where was Mavis???) He introduced her to Jacinda, and Elaine said she already had promising results.

Willow said Nina had no connection to Jack and just happened to be at the house when he had his stroke. That was their story and they were sticking to it. Nina had no reason to sit vigil. Nina said she had to find out what Jack remembered.

Britt told Jack that she’d wanted him to stop Cullum and Sidwell before they got a working prototype, but she didn’t care about that anymore. Her priority was Rocco and she was going to protect him no matter what.

Isaiah said, who better than Curtis to blame him? but Portia didn’t think Curtis would try to blame him arbitrarily. Isaiah said, in Curtis’s mind, there were two things that tied him to the accident.

Sidwell said if Marco had been anyone else’s son, the police would be further along in the investigation, but Lucas said Dante was a good detective and would never do that. He’d find who did this. Isn’t that what Sidwell wanted? Sidwell said, of course (🍷), but the latest theory that Marco knew his assailant haunted him. It was someone Marco knew well enough to let in and get close enough to stab him. Lucas flashed back to telling Britt that the police didn’t find Marco’s phone and realizing Cullum found him by reading his texts to Marco. He must have stolen Marco’s phone… Cullum killed Marco. Sidwell said it was a terrible thing that Marco knew and trusted someone who hurt him so badly.

Alexis said the most important thing was determining that Phoebe didn’t have any relatives who would try to claim her, and Chase said the PCPD had done everything and had no success. Alexis said she had a P.I. she could recommend for them to do their own search, and Chase said if Phoebe had family, she belonged with them.

Ethan told Kristina that he hadn’t had much of a plan when he came to Port Charles, but the longer he was there, the more he wanted to stay. Kristina said her dad would pick him over Ric any day. She noticed Alexis and went over to say hi.

Michael told Jacinda that Elaine was a P.I. he’d hired to find something on Willow and Chase, and Elaine said she and Mavis had followed Willow into the park. (Phew! Mavis lives!) Jacinda wondered who Mavis was, and Elaine said Mavis was her dog. She could be an excellent distraction and was so cute, she could get anyone to drop their guard. Michael showed Jacinda the photo of Willow putting her hand on Chase’s shoulder.

Willow told Nina that even if Jack woke up, he wouldn’t be able to speak or move for 72 hours. Then they could determine how big of a threat he was. Nina said she’d tried to stop Valentin and Jack got in the way, but Willow said the hospital wasn’t the place to discuss it. Nina said when Jack returned to normal, it would be obvious he hadn’t had a stroke and they’d compare Jack to Drew. Willow said she’d take care of it, and Nina said maybe he wouldn’t remember. Willow said, if they were lucky, but she wasn’t betting her future on it.

Curtis said there had to be a way to prove it was Isaiah, but Jordan said it would be hard without a warrant. He said if Isaiah bought paint, there had to be a receipt and he’d present it to Turner and she could prosecute. She said Isaiah was definitely acting like he had something to hide, and Curtis said if Isaiah’s actions delayed getting Jordan to the hospital, he was going to make sure Isaiah answered for that.

Kristina said hi to Alexis and fussed over the baby. Alexis talked with Ethan, and Brook asked if Kristina wanted to hold Phoebe.

While Lucas and Sidwell were talking, Willow walked in. Lucas wondered why she was there, and she said some of her constituents were complaining about the noise from Sidwell’s helipad. She was hoping they could work something out. Lucas left for work, and Sidwell asked why Willow didn’t call first. She asked if he’d heard about Chief Brennan.

Britt saw Cullum come out of a hospital elevator and ducked around a corner. Cullum saw Nina and went over to her. He introduced himself and said he understood she’d been present when Jack collapsed. He was Jack’s superior and would appreciate it if she had any information about his unexpected medical crisis. She said, of course (🍷). She’d be happy to tell him what she could. He asked why Jack was at Congresswoman Cain’s house.  

Kristina held Phoebe and fawned over her. She said it would be hard for them to give Phoebe up, but Brook said they hoped they didn’t have to, They wanted to adopt her. That’s why they were talking to Kristina’s mom. Kristina said if anyone could make it happen, her mom could.

Michael told Elaine that it was a great start, but he needed more than a friendly hug, especially since Willow had more resources now. Elaine said people with money got away with a lot, and Jacinda asked what she was trying to say. Elaine said, nothing, and Michael said she need to get Chase and Willow in a compromising position. Elaine said, it shouldn’t be difficult. If they weren’t sleeping together, they were on the way.

Isaiah told Portia that Curtis must have mentioned him to Turner. Out of the people who owned black BMWs, she chose to question him. Portia said he’d scraped his car in the garage, and he said it was damaged in the same general area and in the shop. It could be interpreted as destroying evidence. Plus, he wasn’t sure he had an alibi. She asked if he told Turner about the house call, and he said, once he realized what she was after, he didn’t volunteer any more information. She said she had to admit it looked suspicious, especially if he refused to cooperate, but he said he wasn’t helping to frame himself for something he didn’t do.

Alexis thanked Brook and Chase for letting Kristina hold Phoebe. Kristina was healing and she thought it helped her.

Ethan asked if Kristina was all right, and she told him about Adela/Irene dying.

Nina told Cullum that she had no idea why Jack was there. He’d been looking for Willow, but she told him that Willow wasn’t home. He was on his way out when he collapsed. It was very shocking. Was he going to be okay? Cullum said Jack was getting the best care possible, and she said he was in good hands. Cullum said Jack had been in excellent health and asked if there were any signs of distress, and Nina saw Lucas approaching. She said he was the man that Cullum should talk to. Dr. Lucas Jones took care of Jack in the ER.

Sidwell said he gave Willow the medication to keep Drew under control. She was supposed to keep it under lock and key. How did Brennan get injected? She said she was about to give Drew a dose when Brennan showed up. It was an accident. He said, it was negligence, and she said now they had to deal with it. He asked how she suggested they do that, and she said they had to let Drew come back.

Isaiah said Curtis wanted to think the worst of him, and Portia said the baby would bring everyone together. Trina was throwing a baby shower and Jordan would be there. Portia invited her. He said he was glad to hear she and Trina were back on track. He hoped Curtis’s suspicions didn’t destroy their progress.

Curtis told Jordan that he was going to make Isaiah face the accident that changed their lives and delayed her recovery. Jordan hadn’t left the house since she came home, and why was she wearing the bandage when she’d gotten medical clearance to take it off? He hoped she wasn’t doing it for him. When he looked at her, he only saw the woman he loved.

Cullum asked for Chief Brennan’s status, but Lucas said HIPPA prevented him from talking to anyone who wasn’t family. Cullum said, Jack had no family. He was Jack’s superior and has his health care proxy. It was a common policy in the WSB. Britt saw them, and Lucas showed Cullum Jack’s paperwork. He said Brennan was stable, but still unconscious, and Cullum suggested they go see him right now. Britt came out and told Lucas that there was an emergency with his patient in 804, and he left with her.

In another hallway, Lucas said he didn’t have a patient in 804, and Britt said she’d lied. She saved him. He looked like he was ready to kill Cullum. Lucas said she’d told him that he’d been the most likely to have killed Marco, and she said he probably did, but even if it was true, he needed to chill around Cullum. He said they should just tell Sidwell. He’d kill Cullum for them.

Cullum went to Jack’s room and tapped on Jack’s forehead with his finger. (I literally lol’d.) He said, Jack always had impeccable timing. He’d been thinking he needed to kill Jack, but Jack neutralized himself without his help. Ironic. This stroke might have saved his life.

Brook asked how long the state would take to decide, but Alexis told her it was hard to say. They’d have to go through a lot of interviews, house inspections, and an extensive background check. The process could get uncomfortable.

Kristina said a jury declared it an accident and she was trying to convince herself they were right, but Ethan said he didn’t blame her for thinking otherwise about Ava. Kristina said she’d had to let go of the hatred and need for revenge. It was hurting her more than anyone else. She was going to regret going to see Ava for the rest of her life.

Brook said they’d do what it took, and Alexis said it was best they stipulate any negative things. Admit them first before they were uncovered. Nobody’s life was pristine. If there was anything they didn’t want exposed, call it off now before they petitioned for adoption.

Jacinda told Michael that Elaine was the reason she didn’t have to get information from Charlotte for Brennan. If Willow was exposed for cheating with the cop who testified and helped get her acquitted… Michael said she’d be embarrassed and step down, and Jacinda said people would question if she shot Drew. She hated that Elaine even thought that he did it, but it would be obvious Willow did it. He said it was only a matter of time before Willow slipped up and everyone saw what she was capable of.

Sidwell told Willow that he failed to see how Drew would help their cause. And now they had Brennan’s status deal with. Willow said he’d told her that locking Drew in was a short term solution. When it wore off, Drew and Jack both having strokes was too big of a coincidence. They needed to ignore Jack and focus on Drew’s recovery. Sidwell said they’d be busy speculating about a congresswoman drugging her husband. Once Drew communicated, she was done. Willow said, not just her. Drew knew Sidwell was involved. He’d have to find a way to keep Drew quiet. She was sure he could figure something out. He told her, get something straight. He gave the orders to her, not the other way around. Don’t forget, if they were exposed, she had the most to lose.

Jordan told Curtis that she couldn’t stand to look at the woman in the mirror. It didn’t feel like her. She knew she was being a coward and it was time to face reality. She went to the mirror and took off the bandage, revealing the cuts on her cheek, and said she wanted the other driver to face what they did to her. (What?)

Isaiah told Portia that he couldn’t prove a negative or prove that he wasn’t the other driver. Either Curtis had to let it go… She said that wasn’t likely. They’d have to pray the police found the real driver.  

Chase told Alexis that all of their mistakes were out in the open and they had nothing to hide.

Kristina said it hit her sometimes, and Ethan said losing a child had to be one of the hardest things to go through. She asked if he wanted to hold Phoebe, but he said babies made him nervous. She was super cute though. Did Kristina think Phoebe would be happy with Brook and Chase?

Lucas told Britt that he was beginning to feel sorry for Sidwell, but then Sidwell wanted to talk about who killed Marco. He wanted to yell that it was Sidwell’s fault. He brought Cullum into Marco’s life and Marco was dead because of him. Britt said, that would be a big mistake, but Lucas said, if Sidwell found out the truth, he would kill Cullum and be put in prison where he belonged. Let them destroy each other. That would be true vengeance for Marco …. Never mind. She still needed Cullum as the source for her medication. She said he was right. None of them could keep living like this. He said as soon as Sidwell found out, everything would explode. They had to be sure, because there was no going back.

Cullum asked how it happened that Brennan was dosed with Drew’s meds, and Sidwell said, Willow had been sloppy. She made a terrible mistake and now they had a mess on their hands. Because when Brennan came out of this, things would be complicated. Cullum said, then he couldn’t come out of it.

Nina told Jack that she was sorry. She didn’t mean for this to happen. Please wake up.

Michael and Jacinda kissed, and she said she needed to get back to work. He asked if Nina had been harassing her, but she said she was a big girl and could handle Nina. Willow barged in, and Michael asked what the hell she was doing there. Willow said she needed a moment with him, and we saw the photo of her and Chase on the desk.

Thursday:

Sonny found Turner at the MetroCourt Gardens and said he was glad he ran into her. She asked how she could help him, and he said she already did.

Boyle went to Laura’s office and said he couldn’t believe Tracy filed an injunction against Sidwell’s helipad. Sidwell was furious. Laura said she was already on it, when Tracy came in and asked what Boyle was doing there. Laura thanked her for coming by.

Brook went to the apartment to see Trina, and Gio was there. Brook asked about the showcase, and Trina said she wanted to do it on one condition.

Carly wondered why Nina was at the hospital, and Nina said she’d been there when Jack had his stroke and was worried about him. Carly wondered why Jack had been at Drew’s, and Nina said he’d been looking for Willow. Carly said she thought it couldn’t be a coincidence that Jack and Drew both had sudden strokes at Drew and Willow’s house. There had to be a common cause.

In Britt’s room, she poured shots and told Lucas, for some reason, the hospital frowned on drinking in their offices. Lucas toasted to privacy and drinking in your friend’s room like in college, but Britt said, except the someone the room belonged to… Lucas said to those they loved who had to miss out on all of this, and they clinked glasses and drank the shot. Britt said there was plenty more where that came from, and Lucas said he was in no hurry to go back to Windymere. Britt’s phone dinged, and she said, speak of the devil – literally. It was Sidwell wanting to know when she was going to the lab. Remind her why she couldn’t tell him that Cullum killed Marco. Lucas said they had to think it through. He should do it. Why would Sidwell believe her?

Dante found Rocco by the boathouse and said he knew Rocco shot Cullum.

Carly told Nina that she thought the house may be toxic. There could be lead paint, black mold, or asbestos. The house could be dangerous. Nina said she and Michael wanted to try and use that to take Willow’s kids away again, but she wouldn’t sit back and let it happen. Neither would Willow. Carly said she was worried about Jack and all Nina could think about was how it affected her, and Nina said Jack had a high stress job and a relationship with Carly. His heart probably couldn’t take it. Carly said they’d broken up, but she still cared. She wanted to figure out why he’d collapsed and was going to push for a blood test for Drew and Jack, and see if there was a link. Nina said she thought Carly’s time would be better spent warning Lulu that Valentin was back in Port Charles.

Laura said Tracy’s injunction had come to her attention, and Tracy said she’d told Boyle that they wouldn’t get away with it. Boyle said it was in the public’s best interest. It would create businesses and was essential for the infrastructure. Tracy said it was essential to Sidwell to avoid traffic, and asked Laura what Boyle was doing there.

Trina said she wanted Gio to accompany her, and Brook said she was thrilled. Trina said she was excited, but nervous, and Brook told her to think of the showcase like an audition. They’d want to see what kind of performer she was. Not just hear her voice, but see her stage presence. Trina said she’d loved singing with Gio at Charlie’s and wanted to give the best performance, but Gio said it occurred to him that he may not be best thing for Trina.

Sonny said he was meeting Kristina, but was early, and asked if Turner minded if he joined her. She said she was also early for meeting someone, so sure. He said she’d suggested he investigate Ric’s motive for lying before he took action, and she asked if Ric had a satisfactory explanation. He said Ric had been buying a present for someone he loved and didn’t want him to know he was asking Ava for help. Ric had been a professional thorn in her side. Why go to bat for him? She said she didn’t do it for Ric. She did it for him.

Rocco said he’d been waiting for Dante to say something since they’d been arguing about him, and Dante said he was Rocco’s father. Rocco could tell him anything. Rocco was his number one priority and he wanted to know Rocco was okay. Rocco asked how he could be. He’d shot a WSB director and everyone was covering it up. It almost killed him.

Britt said Lucas was right. Sidwell would think she was lying. She had a bit of a track record. Maybe she should tell Sidwell that Cullum knew where to find her from reading Marco’s texts. That meant Cullum killed Marco and took his phone. Lucas said they thought that’s what happened, and Britt said neither one of them could tell Sidwell. Then they’d have to tell him why Cullum went after Marco. Lucas said he’d put Marco up to it, and Britt said Sidwell would go after Cullum, then Lucas.

Nina said Valentin was also at Drew and Willow’s, and Carly asked if Willow was helping Valentin, but Nina said he’d shown up to see Brennan. She didn’t know why. Carly asked why she didn’t tell the police, and Nina said she was worried they’d make the same link and think Willow was harboring a fugitive. She didn’t know where Valentin was now. Maybe he was working with the WSB again. Carly asked if he and Jack were friendly with each other, but Nina said all she knew was that they had a huge argument. It was probably what led to Jack’s stroke.

Turner said Sonny was obviously upset. He and Ric were beginning act like true brothers and she didn’t want him to lose that over a misunderstanding, especially with Jason gone. There weren’t many people Sonny could trust and it could be dangerous. Sonny said he thought Turner felt the same way, and she said she did. Much to her continuing surprise, she thought they had a lot in common.

Lucas told Britt that Sidwell thought they were grieving and had no idea how involved he was. He would feel betrayed. Britt said he’d be betraying a man who’d killed countless people, one of them right in front of her, and he wouldn’t hesitate to kill again.

Tracy said she wouldn’t let Sidwell turn Port Charles into his private airport. It devalued the homes and lowered their quality of life standards. Boyle said they just didn’t want helicopters buzzing their yachts, and Laura said it would be busier, but would bring in revenue. Boyle said they were serving the public’s best interest, and Tracy said they were handing Sidwell Port Charles on a silver platter.

Dante said there were extenuating circumstances for the reason why Rocco shot Cullum, and he wanted to hear the facts from him. Rocco said he was worried about Britt. He knew they didn’t like her and were mad at him… Dante said they weren’t mad. They were worried and wanted to help. Rocco said, Britt and Cullum were arguing. They started fighting and Britt fell. Jason showed up and Cullum was about to shoot him, when Jason and Cullum started to fight. Cullum’s gun went flying, but he had this stick thing, a metal baton, and was going to use it to kill Jason and Britt. He didn’t know what else to do, so he picked up the gun, pulled the trigger, and shot someone. There was nothing that could make it better. Dante said he was going to try, and Rocco said Dante should be arresting him.

Gio said knowing he was Brook’s son might hurt Trina’s chances, and he didn’t want them to think Brook was doing a favor for him. Brook said her reputation was on the line too. They knew the quality of singers she’d repped in the past and she’d never suggest Trina if she didn’t believe Trina was ready. She’d heard Trina sing and she had real talent and a potential career. She thought the executives would see that she had confidence in Trina’s talent and had arranged for the very best to play for her, and that was Gio.

Rocco said Dante was the Police Commissioner and he’d shot Cullum, but Dante said it was to save someone else’s life. He’d stopped Cullum from killing Jason. Those were the extenuating circumstances. Under normal conditions, they’d get a lawyer, but it wasn’t normal conditions. The WSB was international law enforcement and it would be Cullum’s word against Rocco’s. Rocco said Britt could back him up, but Dante said the whole thing started because Britt was hiding something.

Britt told Lucas that she didn’t know why she was still working on the project. Sidwell and Cullum would use it for something horrible. She needed Cullum for her medication, but when she saw Jason at the Five Poppies, she believed she was she was justifying it, and deep down thought Jason would get her out before she completed the project. Now Jason was gone and she was still working on it. Lucas said she had no choice. It was the only way for her to get her medication or her symptoms would return. She said she had Huntington’s and maybe she should accept her fate. Walk away before the project was completed. He said the point was for them to get evidence and her leaving wouldn’t accomplish that, but she said, they wouldn’t get the prototype. She thought it was best for everyone if she just disappeared.

Turner said, Ric changed, and Sonny said so had he. There was a time when if someone lied to him, there was no coming back. Zero tolerance, zero forgiveness. Turner said she always made sure to have all the facts, and Sonny said, trust, but verify. She did him favor. She asked if that meant he owed her, when Cullum arrived and said he didn’t expect to find Sonny Corinthos with her.

Carly said she was focused on Jack and needed to talk to him, and Nina said she had no idea when he was going to wake up. Carly said God forbid the police made the same connection she did, and asked Nina why Valentin and Jack were there to begin with. Nina said she had no idea, and Carly said it didn’t make sense… unless Willow was somehow involved. Maybe she was helping Valentin. Nina said that was ridiculous, and Carly said, maybe, but it would be like catnip for the media. If the press, the PCPD, and the WSB found out, it could get uncomfortable for Willow. Nina walked away.

Rocco asked how Britt was at fault, and Dante said the WSB could say she was lying. She’d faked her own death. Rocco said that didn’t change what happened, but Dante said it was on the record that she saw Jason shoot Cullum. Who would believe her if she changed her story? Rocco asked why Dante and Lulu had been arguing, and Dante said sometimes people fought when they were afraid. They were scared Cullum would find out Rocco shot him. Rocco said, could he? and Dante said Rocco left evidence. His blood was on the gun. Luckily, he and Nathan were the only ones who knew about it, and he’d stashed the evidence someplace safe. Rocco asked if that’s why they wanted to send him away, but Dante said they wanted him in Port Charles so they could protect him. Rocco said, what about Cullum? and Dante said Cullum couldn’t know Rocco was near the pier. Rocco couldn’t come forward. It had to be like this never happened.

Cullum said it was unusual for a DA to be friendly with Sonny Corinthos. The WSB was familiar with him. Sonny said he was familiar with Cullum. What did he do to Jason to make Jason allegedly shoot him in the back? Cullum said Sonny could submit an inquiry, and Sonny said, already done. Turner said they were in a public place and she and Sonny ran into each other. She was there because Cullum had asked to meet informally. Cullum said they had business to discuss and it would be better for her career to prioritize a WSB director over a well-known thug, and Turner asked if Sonny minded waiting. She didn’t think Cullum would be there that long. Sonny said, no problem, and Cullum sat down. He said he wanted to speak to her about the forensic evidence of his shooting. The WSB needed to take possession of the evidence gathered by the PCPD immediately.

Lucas said Britt was not walking away. Did she know how long she’d last? She was talking about killing herself. Walking away would mean giving up the life Marco died trying to save. Jason would never give up. He’d be disappointed. Cullum killed Marco because Marco was trying to get his hands on her medication for her, and he wasn’t letting her throw away her life. It would make Marco’s sacrifice be for nothing.

Brook said she thought Trina owed it to herself to try. She could make an honest assessment of her potential and her desire to be on stage.

Tracy said she couldn’t stop Laura from handing the keys to the city, but she wasn’t going to help, and Laura said that wasn’t what was happening. She assured Tracy that everyone wanted Sidwell out of Port Charles. Tracy asked why Laura was giving in then, and Laura said she appeared to be giving in. That would make it easier to get rid of Sidwell later. They wanted the same things. They were just going about it in different ways. She gave Tracy her word that she was working on behalf of the best interests of the city and asking Tracy to please trust her. Don’t push through the injunction. She could file it again later. Tracy said she thought it was one of those times Luke would tell her to trust Laura, so she would – for now – and she left.

Lucas said Britt was a fighter, so fight. She owed it to Marco and he needed her. She flashed back to Rocco saying she was the only one he could talk to who understood, and said Lucas was right. She had to stay. She was needed there.

Dante said, keeping a secret was terrible burden and he was sorry Rocco had to do that. He knew for a fact that not being able to say anything made him feel like he’d done something worse, but what Rocco did that night saved lives. Jason and Britt would be dead if hadn’t done what he did. Shooting someone, even when you felt you had to, left you with a terrible feeling. Rocco said it was different for Dante because he was a cop, but Dante said he knew what Rocco was feeling. If he wanted to talk, he was there for Rocco anytime.

Turner said she could see why Cullum wanted to meet informally. The PCPD was in charge of the evidence, not the DA’s office. She hoped he had the proper paperwork, including a court order. Cullum asked why she was impeding the investigation, and she said she wasn’t, until the WSB superseded the PCPD’s authority and unilaterally decided Jason was guilty. He said it was the WSB’s prerogative, and she said she was aware, but that didn’t make it right. Perhaps it was time for a big public fight about how the WSB violated US law. It could be the high profile case she’d been dreaming of. (Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!)

Nina followed Carly and said she’d remembered what Valentin and Brennan were arguing about – Josslyn. Valentin seemed to think Brennan knew where to find Josslyn. Why would he care about that and why would Brennan know about it? Carly said she had no idea, and Nina said, perhaps Cullum did. He was there asking questions about Brennan. Maybe she should make sure he knew what happened between Valentin and Brennan.

Trina said she and Gio had already rehearsed a couple of songs, and Brook said, lay it on her (because everyone in Port Charles loves a 60s phrase). Gio began to play.  

Britt said who would believe Lucas, of all people, begging her not to leave town, and he said he wasn’t begging. He was making a point forcefully, but the irony wasn’t lost on him. She said they were drowning their sorrows, and he said they were stuck in this mess until they got out. They’d keep doing what they were doing and nobody would suspect. She said she should get back to the lab (it’s always good to work on a dangerous prototype while drunk), and he said he should get back to Windymere and look for evidence against Sidwell (another great choice!). Britt said, one more? and he said it was as if she was in his head… and he didn’t like it. They clinked glasses. (What I’m liking is this pairing. Who’d have thought?)

Boyle told Laura, very few could get Tracy Quartermaine to withdraw an injunction. They dodged a bullet. Laura said, for now. A lot of what Tracy said got to her. She would never have backed Sidwell if he wasn’t blackmailing her. Boyle asked if she was lying when she told Tracy that she wanted to get rid of Sidwell, and she said, God no. All that mattered was that they all wanted him to leave Port Charles and she was working toward making that happen. But Tracy was right. She couldn’t placate him indefinitely. They had to go on the offensive. Find out what he cared about and push him somehow and get him to make a mistake.

Carly told Nina to forget she mentioned Valentin. She didn’t think Nina wanted people wondering if Willow was harboring and conspiring with a fugitive. Nina said that was so kind of her, and Carly said she thought they should both stay out of WSB business. She’d met Cullum and he gave her the creeps. He was cold, ruthless, and frightening. She was going to steer clear of him, and Nina should do the same. She said she hoped Jack made a speedy recovery for all concerned, and left.

Turner told Cullum that she’d be happy to make their judicial fight public. Shine the light on the WSB’s extrajudicial operations. Cullum said he’d consult with their attorney and get back to her. He was surprised the court of public opinion didn’t have her under scrutiny for associating with criminals. He left, and Sonny said the way Turner handled him was a thing of beauty. He wished he could show her how much he’d enjoyed watching her put that bastard in his place. She said there was someplace they could meet that wasn’t so public, and he said, send him a text when she was free, and he left.

Rocco told Dante that he couldn’t come forward. If the truth was found out, it would be known that Dante covered for him. Dante said the truth wasn’t going to be found out. He’d handle it. He hugged Rocco, when his phone rang. Rocco stepped away, and Turner asked Dante if it was a bad time. Dante said he was in the middle of something, but she said it couldn’t wait. Cullum was looking for the evidence from his shooting. She stonewalled him, but he wasn’t going to give up. They had to make sure the WSB didn’t get their hands on it.

🫔 Friday’s Enchilada…

In the solarium, Chase tells Brook that Alexis has a meeting, but can stop by on her way home, and Brook says, he doesn’t think that two meetings in one day is too much, does he? He says, not at all. It shows they’re serious about adopting Phoebe before the window closes and she becomes a ward of the state.

Alexis sees Ric at the MetroCourt alongside a bottle of champagne, and she says, he does remember that she doesn’t drink. He says, oh please. That champagne isn’t for her, and she says, oh, shoot. She thought for a second he was trying to woo her back. He says, fat chance, and she says, that hurt. It’s okay though. She’ll soldier on. He says he figured, and she says she takes it that Elizabeth is the lucky victim. He says, she’s meeting him here, but she’s just a little delayed, so please, have a seat. Alexis makes a face and he says, come on. She knows their time together wasn’t all bad. One good thing came out of it. That’s the reason why he called her here. She sits down.

In his office, Dante calls Daniels and says he needs every digital report from the entire case file on his desk ASAP… Thanks. There’s a knock at the door, and Elizabeth comes in. He says she looks really nice, and she thanks him. She says she has a date with Ric, but she wanted to come by and see how he was doing first. Did he talk to Rocco? He says, yeah, he did. It didn’t go very well. He doesn’t know that he’s ever been this scared for his son.

At the MetroCourt Gardens, Portia said, this is such a beautiful night, and Isaiah says, made all the more beautiful by his company. She says she’s so glad they’re doing this, because when the baby comes, romantic evenings alone are going to be rare, and he says, all the more reason to savor every second of their evening. And just imagine, as happy as they are right now, this baby is going to make their lives even better.

Curtis tells Jordan that he’s headed out. How does he look? She says, he looks great. Who’s his dinner with again? He says, it’s their marketing team in Tokyo. Apparently, the competition, their market shares have been slightly falling, so he wants Aurora to step in and fill the gaps where they’re weak. She says, sounds… uh… exciting. Good luck. He says he can push it to tomorrow, but she says, don’t you dare.

Carly comes in and Valentin startles her. She says, oh God, and he asks if she saw Jack. She says, yeah, she saw him, and he says, okay. Then he didn’t die. She says, no, he didn’t die. He’s alive and he had a stroke. He says, that’s unfortunate. He’s glad Nina stabbed Jack with that syringe and not him. What was in that thing? She says she doesn’t know, but the fact is, he can’t speak. And if he can’t speak, he can’t tell them where he sent Josslyn. So they’re going to have to come up with another way to find her daughter.

Carrying a plastic bag of stuff, Nathan goes into the room where Josslyn is being kept. She asks, what is this? pointing to the bag, and he says, things he thought she could use. Aspirin, ice pack, some snacks. She says, if he wants to help her, bring her something that stimulates her mind. Like a chess set or a deck of cards, a book, a puzzle, anything. He says he’s not taking requests and this isn’t a hotel. Just a few things he thought might make her more comfortable. She says, oh, comfortable. He’s holding her hostage. She’s a prisoner here. He says, yeah. And she’s welcome.

Jordan says, this is her process and she needs to find her way through it herself, and Curtis says he doesn’t want to take that from her. Please know that. She says she does, and there are a lot of things she needs from him right now. His love, his support, his arms around her in bed every night. And when she needs those things, she’ll tell him. But what she doesn’t need, or want, is for him to stop living his life because of her. He says he hears her. And more than anything, having closure will speed up the healing process, and making sure the person who did this pays for his crimes. And they both know that’s Isaiah. She says, and they both know from their years in the field that sometimes the evidence just isn’t there. Sometimes people just get away with it. He says, well, not this time. He’ll make sure of it.

Portia says, the baby is already making things better. She told Isaiah that Trina came by the cabin to help her plan the baby shower. It was so lovely. It was just like old times. Not too recently, she couldn’t have imagined that happening. The baby is bringing them together. He says, it does seem very different since this baby’s come along. He just hopes his or her magic can work on Curtis too. The man is convinced he’s responsible for their accident, but he’s not. She says she knows. Curtis is upset right now. He needs someone to blame. He’ll see the truth eventually. He says, for everyone’s sake, he hopes so. Because he has no issues with the guy. If it wasn’t for his suspicions, they’d be getting along just fine.

Carly tells Valentin that Nina seemed really tense and jumpy when she saw her at the hospital. She kept what she knew about Jack and the syringe to herself, but she did hint to it. He asks, why? and she says, because she wanted to rattle Nina. She enjoys seeing her squirm. Look, she just brought up the fact that it was a very strange coincidence that both Jack and Drew had strokes in the same house. He asks what Nina said, and Carly says, she got really defensive. Nina snapped back at her. She said that he and Jack were talking about Josslyn when everything happened. Nina also told her that Cullum also showed up asking questions. That’s when she backed off. He says, good. They don’t need him learning anything about Josslyn, not from Nina or from anyone else. If he finds out Josslyn is WSB… The doorbell rings, and Valentin dashes behind a door. Carly looks out and says, oh my God, it’s Cullum.

Elizabeth asks if Rocco is in any danger, and Dante says, well, physically, no, because Jason took the fall for the shooting, but emotionally he’s a mess. She says, he’s a good soul. She’s sure he’s really hurting. He says, yes. It’s hard to see him like that. He told Rocco that he knew what happened because he wanted Rocco to know that he loved him and not to worry because he was going to protect him. She asks if it helped, but he says he doesn’t know. Honestly, Rocco seemed concerned with hearing him and Lulu fight, and he brought up Britt a lot, so he doesn’t know what Rocco heard. It just kind of seemed like he was pulling away. They butted heads a lot in the last few months. His reaction to Rocco’s alcohol poisoning ,and then breaking into that professor’s lab, and then anything to do with Gio. She says, you guys have really been through it, and he says he did some real damage there. His son doesn’t think he can help. He’s got the help of Nathan.

Josslyn asks if Nathan is crazy. He expects her to be grateful to him for locking her up in here? He says, considering what his associates would have done, yeah, and she says, forgive her if she doesn’t believe he’s just some nice guy caught in a bad situation, trying to do the right thing. Look at this room. It is clearly made to hold someone hostage. He says he didn’t have anything to do with the creation of this room. Besides, it’s his father who’s known for elaborate plots and kidnapping people, not him. She says, give her a break. He comes to Port Charles and successfully passes himself off as Nathan. That’s a pretty elaborate plot.

Carly tells Valentin, go to the attic, and he tells her, be careful, and runs upstairs. She opens the door and says, Director Cullum. She doesn’t know why he’s here, but she has no desire to talk to him. He says, not even if it could benefit her friend Jason Morgan?

Dante tells Elizabeth that he knows he should be putting all his energy into helping Rocco and not being angry at Lulu and Nathan for keeping this from him, but he can’t seem to let that go. She says, well, that’s a hard one to get over. And keeping him in the dark, that’s only going to put more distance between him and Rocco. He says he doesn’t want to make this about him. How does he get through to Rocco? She says she wishes she could give him the perfect answer that would just fix everything, but as a mom of three boys, she knows better. There’s not going to be just one conversation that will solve everything. Also, trying to convince Rocco that Britt is a terrible person is not his priority. Letting Rocco know that he’s a safe place for him is. He says he’s not sure how to do that. He’s lost right now. His whole life has been changed from the actions of a few seconds. And when he looks at Rocco, he feels like Rocco’s lost his innocence. Like he’s on this other path. He feels like the little kid, his sweet, goofy little kid that he knew, is gone now. She says, well, maybe Rocco has changed from what happened, but trauma doesn’t have to destroy a person’s spirit or their life. It didn’t destroy hers.

Alexis says, Ric could have just told her that he wanted her help planning Molly’s book release party rather than summoning her here under mysterious circumstances. Ric says, yeah, he knows, but it’s so much more fun to keep her on edge, and she says, yeah. It’s a real mirthfest. So Sonny is Molly’s uncle. He’s also a big fan of her writing, so very good chance he’s going to be at the party. She needs to know right now if Ric is going to have an issue with that. He says he takes it his brother’s been talking to her, and she tells him, he may have said a little something about Ric lying to him. He says, and he’s sure she did everything to deepen Sonny’s suspicion of him, and she says she just told him what she thought. He says, which is? and she says, which is that he’s worked way too hard to get Sonny’s trust for it to be an act and that he isn’t going to just turn around and blow it all. It really is fun to keep someone on edge.

Brook tells Chase that Phoebe is already so important to them. She’s worried that if they can’t adopt her now and she becomes a ward of the state, it’ll just get more complicated with red tape, not to mention the long line of prospective parents in front of them who also want to adopt her. Chase says, okay. So first they have to rule out Phoebe having any other relatives out there. And he’s starting to think if there were, they would have been found already. And then they just have to focus their attention on being the best possible candidates for the job. She says, they do have a lot going for them. A stable home and financial situation. He says, plus, they have Willow’s support and they’ve got nothing to hide. She says, but what if they run out of time? and he says, that’s why they’re not waiting. They’re going to start their search into Delilah’s past tonight.

Isaiah says he’s sorry he couldn’t take any time away from GH for a babymoon, but Derek’s surgery is coming up… Portia says, stop. Tonight’s perfect. Did he really think she wouldn’t understand? He says he knew she would appreciate better than anyone what it’s like to be invested in a patient, but this surgery’s different. It’s special somehow. Derek’s a sweet, nice kid with the kindest heart and life dealt him a bad hand. Derek reminds him a lot of the kids he saw during his service work in Africa. She says she can see that, and he says, but this surgery is extremely complicated. But everything he’s learned throughout the years, the skills he’s acquired and practiced, the techniques he’s built, they’ve all prepared him for this. In a way, it feels like Derek’s surgery is like the culmination of his entire career. She says, he’s going to change this young man’s life, and he takes her hand. He thanks her for saying that and promises he’ll make it up to her. She says he has nothing to make up for. He’s taken such good care of her throughout her entire pregnancy. He stood by her through everything with Curtis and her family. And he didn’t walk away when he certainly had every option. For all those reasons and probably a lot more, they’re all why she loves him. He says he loves her too, and they kiss.

On the phone, Curtis says, okay, that’s unacceptable. there’s got to be dozens, if not hundreds, of places he could have gone. Look, he’s going to need them to call each and every one of those places and get back to him when they find something… Okay, thank you. Jordan asks, what’s going on? and he says he’s having his assistant making calls to see if a car like Isaiah’s had work done recently. She says, sounds like none did, and he says, not yet. The police have come up empty as well, but he knows Isaiah did it. He’s too smart. He’s too arrogant. He’s too damn sure that he got away clean. She says, Curtis… and he says he wants Isaiah indicted before his child is born, okay? He doesn’t want him anywhere in his child’s life or Trina’s. Whatever it takes, he’s going to prove Isaiah did it or get him to admit he did. She says, what if he can’t? and he says, then he’ll just have to find another form of justice. It may not come through the system, but it’ll come.

Dante tells Elizabeth that he’s sorry. He wasn’t thinking. He didn’t mean to bring up painful memories for her. She says, no, not at all. She’s used her trauma throughout her career to help her patients and this is no different. He says, still, it can’t be easy to talk about, but she says, it’s fine. She and Rocco were almost the same age. Trauma in a young person can rewire the brain. It alters the way you see the world at the exact same time that you’re trying to figure out how you fit into it. And just like Rocco, it made her withdraw, and she completely closed off. He asks if she’d mind him asking what brought her back, and she says, some people who showed up for her despite her wanting to self-isolate. Lucky and Bobbie and her gram and Gail. They just made her feel really safe and they taught her how to trust again. And they told her that one day she would see the good in the world again. He says he’s glad she had that happen for her. He hopes that happens for Rocco. She says, it will. Because just like she did, he has a great support system. There is one big difference between them though. He says, what’s that? and she says her parents weren’t there for her. Rocco’s are. He and Lulu show up for him every single day in many ways. And regardless of how Dante is feeling right now, under the circumstances, he’s doing an amazing job.

Nathan comes back and says, you know the drill, and Josslyn backs up. He says he got her something, and holds up a deck of cards. She says, cards? and he says, per her request. She asks if he’s ever played gin rummy, and he says, yeah, but he’s surprised she has. She says her dad taught her, and he says, all right then. He pulls up a chair and tells her, what she said earlier about him being like his father, it’s not true. She says, no? and he says, no. While he did set out to fool everyone and he has, the person he ended up deceiving the most was himself. She says, how so? and he says, when he took over Nathan’s life, he got to know all the people he was closest to, really know them. James and their mother, Nina, Dante. And there are times he forgets that he’s playing a part, and he starts to think that maybe he’s the one that they really care about. (Aww. This makes me want to cry. I’ve always loved a good antihero.)

Carly says she’s listening, and Cullum says, allow him to be candid. He knows Jason Morgan didn’t shoot him. Valentin listens in, and Carly says, if he knows that Jason didn’t shoot him, then why the hell is he sitting in prison? Cullum walks in and says, that’s a fair question. And the answer is, Morgan as much as confessed, and he didn’t contradict Britt Westbourne’s account of that night. But he knows it couldn’t have been him. She says, how’s that? and he says, because he and Jason were facing each other when he was shot from behind. She says, great. Then Jason’s innocent. He can let him go. Cullum says he’s afraid he can’t do that. Morgan’s done nothing to exonerate himself. He won’t answer even a single question. And that’s what brings him here today. She says she didn’t shoot him, if that’s what he’s implying, and he says, the WSB has an extensive file on Jason Morgan. They know how close the two of them are. He’s only here for some insight. She says she doesn’t know anything. She didn’t get a chance to talk to Jason before the WSB took him away. He says he can only assume that Jason assumed responsibility because Jason knows who shot him, and he didn’t want that person to have to suffer the consequences. She must have an idea of who Morgan would be willing to go to prison to protect. He looks at the family photos on the bookcase, and she says, no one wants Jason out of prison and home more than she does. She has no idea who shot him or why Jason is covering for them, but if she can think of anything, she’ll let him know. He says he’d appreciate that, and she says she’ll walk him out. At the door, he thanks her for her time, and she says, yeah, closing the door quickly. She sees Valentin has a gun in his hand, and she says, his gun? He says, it pays to be prepared, and she asks if he would have killed Cullum. He says, if Cullum tried to hurt her.

Josslyn and Nathan play gin rummy, and Josslyn says, the list of people he’s become attached to, it didn’t include Lulu? He says, nothing’s changed on his end, but she ended things, so he guesses it doesn’t really matter anymore, does it? She says, he honestly thinks he has real feelings for her? and he says, oh, he knows he does. But being with Lulu was just another one of the perks of Nathan’s life, if you can call it that. She says, and he needed to be Nathan and have his life to fall in love? He says he’s never had anybody look at him the way people look at Nathan. People adored him. He came into this thinking Nathan’s life was just going to be a means to an end, but every day he sees how much people loved him. Nathan was his brother, but through this he’s gotten to know him in a way that he never would have otherwise. He didn’t expect that. He’s grateful for it. She says she didn’t know Nathan well, but based on everything she’s heard about him, he was special. But if he feels the way he does and he feels guilty for everything he’s doing and feels like he’s returning all this love that’s being given him, isn’t it possible that he could be special too? He says, how special could he be? He still works for his father’s partners. She says, yeah. Why is that? He says, because it’s the only way to keep his sister alive.

Daniels says, this is everything they have on the pier shooting, and Dante thanks him, taking the evidence. Daniels leaves, and Dante says, destroying evidence. That’s something he never thought he would do. Something he accused Chase of doing during Willow’s trial. Elizabeth says, sometimes you have to break the rules to protect someone you love. Rocco was trying to save a life and now he needs them to save his. And that’s why she made sure there was no record of his hospital visit, and that’s why she gave him Cullum’s blood sample. He thanks her and says he knows, without her, he’d be clueless and running around in the dark, but she says, no. He would have figured it out. She was just doing what she thought was right. Rocco’s going to be okay. And even if he doesn’t appreciate it right now, one day he will. Dante needs to believe that. And if he forgets, she’ll be here to remind him. He thanks her again for everything and says, she’s got a date she’s got to get to, so have fun. She thanks him and leaves.

Isaiah tells Portia that he can’t believe he almost didn’t order dessert. This is amazing. He feeds Portia a forkful, and she says he can thank the pregnant lady, who ordered two – cheesecake and chocolate cake. As a matter of fact, she’ll do another bite… Oh wait. That was a giant kick. She puts his hand on her bump and they laugh. He says, how amazing is that? Wow. She says, it’s truly magical, when Curtis walks in. He says, take your hands off of my child, and storms over to the table. Portia says, Curtis, don’t do this, but Curtis says, no. He’s protecting what’s his. Isaiah says, from him? He’s done nothing wrong. Curtis says, really? All he’s got to do is prove it then. Give ADA Turner his alibi for the time of the accident. Isaiah says he was at a house call with a private patient. He’s not going to violate their privacy. Curtis says, okay. Then let Turner or the police get a paint sample from his car. If he really has nothing to hide, why wouldn’t he be as open as possible? Isaiah says, handing over his car for a paint sample isn’t going to help the situation, and Curtis says, why wouldn’t it? Isaiah says he had work done recently, and Curtis asks, what was wrong with it? Isaiah says he had an accident.

Curtis says, Isaiah left him and Jordan on the side of the road for dead, and Isaiah says, does Curtis really think that little of him? Curtis says, yes, and Isaiah says, that he would do something like that, then lie about it? Why would he do that? Curtis says, the answer is sitting right next to him.

Jordan’s doorbell rings and she opens the door to Turner. Turner says she’s sorry to drop by unannounced, but she brought Jordan something. Jordan says, a yoga mat, and Turner says, mm-hmm. Jordan says, Turner knows she has one, right? and Turner says she does, but she thought a brand new one might lure her back to class. It’s so boring without her. Who is she supposed to roll her eyes at when the instructor makes everyone go, mmmm? It’s so dumb. Jordan says, as if out-of-key humming was going to align anything, right? And she misses her normal routine, but she just can’t seem to walk out that door. Turner says, that makes sense. She’s been through a lot. What would it take to get her back in that room though? Jordan says she’s not sure. She just knows she’s not ready yet. Turner says, that’s fine. Just know that when Jordan is ready, she’ll be here.

Elizabeth meets Ric and says she’s not late, is she? He says, oh, no, no, no, no. Please don’t worry. It’s worth the wait. She looks absolutely stunning. He pulls out her chair, and she thanks him. She says, he cleans up pretty well himself, and he thanks her. She says she would have been here sooner, but she stopped to check on a friend, and he asks if everything is all right. She says she thinks it will be, and he says, oh, good. He took the liberty of ordering some champagne. She says she sees that. It’s very fancy. He says, yes, and he got her something. He gives her a box, and she says, what did he do? He says, open it, and she does. She sees the art piece he got for her.

Josslyn says, so when the project is finished and Britt’s cold fusion prototype is a success, Nathan thinks Sidwell and Cullum are just going to thank them for their services and let them go? He and Britt are dead. He says, well, thank you for stating the obvious, and she tells him that she’s just saying, if he thought that far ahead, what is he going to do? He says if she thinks he wanted any of this, he didn’t. He inherited this because he’s his father’s son. So yeah, when the prototype is online, then he and Britt are going to have to disappear. They don’t have any other options. She says, yeah, and all of the people that he’s bonded with? All of the people he claims to love, they’re going to have to lose Nathan all over again. Does he have any idea how much that will hurt them? James most of all. He says, she thinks he doesn’t know that? That it doesn’t keep him up at night? That kid didn’t even know his father until he showed up. How can he disappear on him? Or worse, say he finds out the truth, that his father’s been dead this whole time and the guy that he’s been calling dad turns out to be his uncle who’s been lying to him the entire time. Either way, it’s going to break James’s heart, and he can’t bear the thought of that. She says, he’s in a really bad spot, but he has options, and he says, like what? She says, like let her out of here. She will walk him into Brennan’s office herself. They can tell him everything. They can expose Sidwell and Cullum, and they can cut him a deal. She has her issues with Brennan, but on this she trusts him. He says, that’s not an option for either of them.

Carly says she’s guessing Valentin heard all that, and he asks, who is Jason covering for? but she says, it doesn’t matter. If Jason wants to the world to believe he shot Cullum, that’s exactly what she’s going to make the world believe. He says, Cullum came here because he’s following up after the shooting. He’s cleaning up loose ends. That’s what he does. He’s smart. He’s surprised Cullum hasn’t made the connection between Josslyn and the WSB. Listen, news flash. He doesn’t like Jack Brennan. He knows she wants her daughter back, but he thinks she might be safer where Jack has stashed her.

Alexis arrives at the Quartermaines’ and says she assumes the urgency is because Chase and Brook thought of something from their past that might affect the adoption, but Chase says, no. Nothing like that. They asked her here today because they’re going to do what she suggested and have the P.I. try to find Phoebe’s family. The PCPD and the NYPD both did thorough searches, and this is all they came up with. He gives her some paperwork and says, that’s a copy of the list of 12 art galleries that were found in Delilah’s luggage, plus a photo of the tattoo on her wrist. Alexis says, got it, and Brook says, they know it’s not a lot to go on, but does she think it’s enough for her P.I. to help find Delilah’s family? Alexis says she doesn’t know, but it’s a start. She’s also not surprised there isn’t a lot to go on because the art world can be somewhat secretive and insular. They don’t aspire to being transparent. That being said, she thinks she may know of someone to call about this.

Elizabeth asks how Ric even found something so rare. This is worth a small fortune. He says he knows people, and she says she can’t stop staring at it. It’s beyond generous. She doesn’t know how to thank him. He says, the look on her face is enough for him. He’s just so grateful that he has another chance with her. He just wants to prove it to her every day. She gets up and they hug. She thanks him, and they kiss.

Cullum walks into Dante’s office, and Dante says, Director Cullum, come on in. Cullum says he needs Dante to give him every piece of evidence the PCPD has collected on the night he was shot, and Dante says he’s sorry, but they don’t have that. Cullum says he was told the forensics team was on the pier that night. He knows there was physical evidence and that it was collected. Dante says, it was, but it’s not here right now. It’s probably just misfiled somewhere. Cullum says he sees ADA Turner has tipped Dante off, but Dante says he can assure Cullum that’s not the case. They have the evidence. It’s just been filed in the warehouse and the warehouse is a mess right now. It looks like Raiders of the Lost Ark down there. They’ll find it. It’s just going to take some time. Cullum asks if Dante expects him to believe that, and Dante says he doesn’t care what Cullum believes. The truth is, there’s no evidence here.

Carly says, Valentin can’t believe that, but he says, it’s safer for Josslyn to be gone right now. Cullum has had encounters with her. She asks if he’s saying she’s just supposed to accept that her daughter’s out there somewhere, and he says, she has to accept that Josslyn is safer wherever Jack has reassigned her. She says, they don’t even know if that’s what happened, and he says, it’s the most likely scenario. Look, if she wants to help her daughter, she needs to help her stay gone. And that means coming up with a likely story why she’s missing.

Josslyn says, Brennan’s in a coma? Is he going to be okay? Nathan says, he’s in the hospital right now. That’s all he knows. She says, okay, then we go to Dante, but he says, no. She says, Dante loves him. He views him as a partner and a friend. That’s real. He said that himself. Nathan tells her, what he said… She says, it’s the truth. He knows it. So let’s work together. Let’s bring down Cullum. Let’s expose Sidwell. If they do that, maybe he doesn’t have to disappear. Maybe he can keep all of the things about Nathan’s life that he’s fallen in love with. All of the people that love Nathan – Obrecht, Nina, James, Dante. If he plays this right, then when the dust settles, they will see him. They won’t see Nathan. For the first time, they’ll see him.

Jordan says, Turner could have filled her in on Isaiah, and Turner says, there isn’t sufficient evidence for a warrant. No case to be made at the moment. She’s so sorry. Jordan has no idea how she wishes things were different. Jordan says, well, she was a cop. If there’s no case, there’s no case. She can accept that, but Curtis, she’s not so sure he can. Turner asks what that means, and Jordan says, Curtis isn’t letting this go. He is determined to get justice for her and she’s afraid of what he might do to get it.

Curtis says, yeah, he knew it was Isaiah. He knew Isaiah was the driver of the other car. He asks how Portia could be with somebody who could do this to him and Jordan, and she says she wouldn’t. He’s hurting right now, and what happened to him was terrible, but Isaiah didn’t do it. And they don’t have to sit here and listen to him attack Isaiah like that either. She and Isaiah start to leave, and Curtis says, oh, right. He supposes Isaiah is going to take the coward route again and leave like he did that night. Isaiah yells, back off! and Curtis says he’ll back off when Isaiah takes accountability for what he did to Jordan. Isaiah says, don’t push him. He’s sick of this. They both know what this is really about. Curtis doesn’t want him in this child’s life, so he keeps throwing around this baseless accusation, hoping that it will break them up. But he’s not going anywhere. He’s going to be a better father to this child than Curtis could ever be. He and Curtis begin to tussle.

On Monday, Laura tells Dante and Mac that she’s afraid Anna is in greater trouble than they thought; Emma tells Felicia that she thinks something is really wrong with her; Ava asks, since when Nina is so close with Brennan; and Nathan tells Josslyn that he’s not going anywhere, but Josslyn says, we’ll see.

🧼 All the Soap News Fit To Print…

Loving these two together!

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-exclusive-kelly-thiebaud-talks-britt-and-lucas-real-life-friendship-with-van-hansis

A new detective is coming to town.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-jonathan-bennett-talks-daytime-return-ahead-of-may-18-debut-as-joe-fitzpatrick

I got the vibe he was protecting Delilah for some other reason, but you never know. The art thing sounds like they might have been doing cons together.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-exclusive-is-ethan-lovett-phoebes-father-nathan-dean-teases-whats-ahead

Might as well be. Clearly, she and Nathan aren’t going to work out.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-exclusive-alexa-havins-says-dante-and-lulu-are-endgame

💉 A Dose Of Reality…

Below Deck Down Under

After the shrimp debacle, Daisy said Ellie was gaslighting left, right, and f***ing center, and Ellie tattled to Ben who was skeptical about her version. João said he didn’t go to galley anymore because of Ellie, and Ben told Daisy that Ellie said she’d attacked her, but they were good. Captain Jason told Daisy that a new stew was coming who knew stuff. She was also a ride or die of Ellie’s and had clashed with her last chief stew and had quit Below Deck (OG). Barbie came on board, and Daisy texted Fraser, who said he didn’t like her – she was stubborn – but she was a hard worker. They showed a clip from her stint on Below Deck, but for the life of me, I can’t remember her. The guests went on a fishing expedition and caught a tuna for dinner. The dinner theme was Around the World, and the décor was very pretty, lots of blues and greens, and of course, flags and maps. I decided one of the most annoying things about Ellie is how she overcompensates, she’s a little too cheerful and peppy, and it’s not believable. In Barbie’s interview, she said she’d respect Jenna as a superior, but make out with Eddy to piss her off. The tip was $22K or $1692 each, and no one got the helmet. Ben friend zoned Jenna, but it wasn’t clear where Daisy and João were. Betul was thrilled about getting to dock the boat.

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Real Housewives Of Rhode Island

Still at the castle or mansion or whatever, a water slide was brought out and a boat ride was arranged. The chauffeur told Alecia and Jo-Ellen that he’d spent his college years living on the third floor of the castle, where a nun had allegedly hung herself. He claimed they’d heard footsteps, and the women said, same. Alrighty then. We found out that Jo-Ellen’s mom had sent her to pseudo boarding schools the second she’d matured (i.e. got boobies). The places she got placed in sounded horrific and explained a lot about her personality. She said she’d almost become a ward of the state, but her mom brought her back home. Wanting to find proof of Ryan cheating for Rulla, Jo-Ellen spoke to a friend who was also friends with Ryan’s mistress. She sent Jo-Ellen a video and the women, minus Rulla, watched it. Liz thought it was crucial that Rulla know, and it looked like Alecia was going to be recruited for the task.

Real Housewives of Rhode Island Episode 7 Recap: A Found Footage Horror Movie

Summer House

Kyle went ballistic, yelling, throwing things, and f*** you-ing. He and Carl came close to getting in a fistfight, which I would pay to see, but the other dudes stepped in before it happened. Carl said Kyle didn’t even have his own music yet, but he wanted to bank on a DJ career. Yeah, he’s no Paris Hilton or even Meredith Marks (how that happened, I’ll never know). The best Kyle could come up with was that everyone could s*ck his f***ing d*ck, and his tantrum culminated in him crying and apologizing to Carl. Amanda got a half-hearted sorry for him swearing at her, which he then immediately justified. Lindsay tried to talk to Kyle, and in Bailey’s interview, she said she was still interested in Carl.

Summer House Season 10 Episode 15 Recap: A Fight for the Ages

The Valley

Kristen continued to be uncomfortable and Luke continued to be an a-hole. In Kristen’s interview, she said postpartum was worse than pregnancy and Luke would never understand. (Truth!) Jesse wanted Janet and Jason to talk with him and Lacy, and Lacy whined that Janet had told the world she’d threatened to sue her. Janet said Lacy had sent Michelle a legal letter and had implied others would be getting them, and Lacy said Michelle was still making excuses and not apologizing. Here’s a thought. Don’t send legal letters and no one will tell the world about it, as is their right. Michelle finally apologized, but when Jesse wasn’t happy with it, she walked out. We also found out that Lacy had auditioned for Housewives multiple times < snort>. Zack talked to Luke about being supportive, and Luke and Kristen talked it out. The group went to a safari park where they checked out the animals and did some zip lining. Lacy and Michelle also talked it out and Michelle explained, per the rules of their co-parenting, she and Jesse weren’t supposed to introduce their child to new people. While Nia was dolling up Danny to be in a drag pageant, Lala didn’t like the way he was talking to her and there was a big blow-up.  

The Valley Season 3 Episode 7 Recap: Dark-Side Danny Returns

This body shaming really needs to stop. It’s disgusting, immature, and has no place in today’s world. We have enough to worry about.

The Valley’s Brittany Cartwright ‘Still Working on Losing Weight’ Amid ‘Intense’ Body Shaming

Southern Hospitality

It was the last dinner of the trip to Punta Cana, and Emmy apologized ad nauseum to Brad who still wasn’t satisfied. She ended up having an anxiety attack, crying/laughing at the table after Michols added his opinion. In the middle of everything, Maddi insisted that Joe chase down an errant cat who was not having it today. Afterwards, Maddi was living the dream, as she killed her gig and was officially an international DJ. Back home, she and Joe went to see Ally (nee from Vanderpump Rules) in a show and found Grace was also there reading cards. Maddi and Grace had a sit-down, where Grace claimed she was sober, but Maddi wasn’t buying it.

Southern Hospitality Season 4 Episode 11 Recap: Old Hurts Don’t Just Heal

Random Reality Items

I don’t see it, but stranger things have happened in reality.

Jennifer Fessler Talks West Wilson Hookup Rumors: ‘Stupidest F—ing Thing and I’m Done With It’

I’m here for House of Stassi.

Stassi Schroeder Promises New Reality Show Is ‘Like Nothing Anyone’s Ever Seen’

This sounds crazy, but that’s royal rules for you.

Ladies of London Star’s Family Could Change Royal Family Forever: Details

👀 Last Weekend’s Watch…

Stopmotion. Hulu.  – This is a dark, little artsy film about an artist named Ella, who is following in her mother’s footsteps by creating Ray Harryhausen type stop-motion animation. She becomes so involved with her art, the lines begin to blur as to what is real. While there are some jump scares and some gruesome moments, it’s more depressing than horrific. Not necessarily a waste of time, especially if you love the offbeat and imaginative.  

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/stopmotion-movie-review-2024

Lord of the Flies. Netflix. – A four-part British series, this was someone’s idea of artistic vision, but not mine. The ambiance was spot-on, the soundtrack indicative of the late 50s/early 60s, and I often felt like I was watching an old movie. The idea for each part to come from a different character’s perspective was a good one, not so much the fantasy sequences that felt like incongruous filler. If Ken Russell was alive, I would have sworn he was involved. Seriously, an hour could have been cut out of this and it would have been just fine. There were times I felt like I was watching a Chekov play. The casting was excellent, the scenery beautiful, and the addition of flashbacks to the boys’ homelives was smart, but my God, it was so long. When they stuck to plan, it worked for the most part, although I wasn’t thrilled with some major changes, like Piggy’s death and, of all things, the ending. I wasn’t sorry I watched it, but I’d expected more. Or maybe just less.

https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/lord-of-the-flies-netflix-jack-thorne-reviews

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/lord-of-the-flies-review-netflix-jack-thorne-1236582276

I highly recommend the book. Even if you read it in school, read it again.

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260507-1950s-novel-lord-of-the-flies-is-the-ultimate-study-of-hate-and-division-it-has-never-been-more-relevant

Just for fun.

The Greatest Lord of the Flies Adaptation Came From The Simpsons

If Wishes Could Kill. Netflix. An 8-part series about a group of friends who discover an app that will grant your fondest wish. The downside is, you’ll die afterward. When they realize there’s no escaping their fate, they try to find out what’s behind such hideous deception. I’m only halfway through, but so far, so good. I love K-horror and this did not disappoint.

https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/901635/if-wishes-could-kill-netflix-next-must-watch

https://screenrant.com/netflix-alice-in-borderland-wishes-could-kill-followup

Send Help. Hulu, Disney+. Linda Liddle is an overlooked office worker whose big dream is to land a spot on Survivor. Promised a promotion to VP, when the big boss dies and his son Bradley takes over, he finds Linda annoying (she is) and passes her over. But when the plane they’re on to Thailand crashes, she becomes the boss, being a survival expert. At first, they try to work together, but it soon becomes a contest to see who can outwit, outlast, and outplay. A somewhat gory film, but with a great sense of fun, an excellent cast, and a terrific story with lots of twists. I really enjoyed this one and especially loved the ending.

https://movieweb.com/sam-raimi-send-help-streaming-hulu

Send Help: Rachel McAdams Embraces Her Inner Antihero

🔮 Watch Of the Future…

Borrow much from Port Charles?

https://ew.com/the-vampire-lestat-cover-story-sam-reid-jacob-anderson-exclusive-11971545

She has more to say starting May 19^th.

https://people.com/baylen-out-loud-season-3-trailer-exclusive-11949832

⛓️‍💥 Free At Last…

Upcoming Juneteenth celebrations. It will be here before you know it.

https://www.essence.com/awards-events/juneteenth-celebrations-2026-across-the-country

🐾 Liberation Situations…

🐕 They were lost, but then were found.

https://people.com/beloved-dog-reunited-with-family-2-years-after-going-missing-11973693

https://people.com/pup-reunited-with-dog-dad-15-months-after-l-a-wildfire-burned-down-their-home-11965325

https://people.com/missing-husky-reunited-with-owner-12-years-later-thanks-to-microchip-11970959

https://people.com/gps-collar-saves-dog-from-being-lost-forever-in-dense-forest-exclusive-11972830

🐶 A rescue using the jaws of life. This one is particularly personal to me, since my elderly, mostly blind dog got his little head stuck in this same kind of gate. Long story short, I can still feel the adrenaline rush as I became the jaws of life to pry him out of it before he ended up breaking his neck.

Pomeranian Gets Stuck in Baby Gate, Firefighters Use Jaws of Life to Free Little Odin

⛏ A caver’s skills come in handy.

https://people.com/caver-comes-to-the-rescue-of-dog-trapped-underground-11972725

🦦 🐱 And it wouldn’t be right not to acknowledge a couple of moms who helped out in a pinch.

https://people.com/orphaned-sea-otter-pup-bonds-surrogate-mom-aquarium-of-the-pacific-exclusive-11970892

https://people.com/mom-cat-with-extra-toes-adopts-6-orphaned-kittens-11970757

🦋 Quotes of the Week

A half-assed plan that you actually execute is better than a perfect plan that stays in your head. – Evan Carmichael

The way to get good ideas is to get lots of ideas, and throw the bad ones away. – Linus Pauling

Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him up. – Jesse Jackson

For every reason it’s not possible, there are hundreds of people who have faced the same circumstances and succeeded. – Jack Canfield

Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless. – Jamie Paolinetti

Recognizing that you are not where you want to be is a starting point to begin changing your life. – Deborah Day

You are today where your thoughts have brought you. You will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. – James Allen

I’ll join this conversation on the proviso that we stop bitching about people, talking about wigs, dresses, bust sizes, penises, drugs, night clubs, and bloody Abba! – Bernadette (Terence Stamp), Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

🌻 May Character Energy…

 Until next time, stay safe; stay stopping to smell the roses, or whatever your preferred smell is; and stay not letting trauma destroy your spirit or your life.

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