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November 24, 2020 – Julian Begs Ava To Hide Him, Wyatt Uses Another Of His Nine Lives, Ruthless Tyler & Thanks

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Outside what’s left of The Floating Rib, Sam asks Jason where Danny is, and Jason says he dropped Danny at the Quartermaines. Sam hugs him, and says, thank God. He tells her, it’s okay. Julian watches, puts Danny’s baseball cap on the ground, and walks off.

Alexis continues to drink, and tells Valentin, he’s done his duty. He crashed the intervention, and said his piece. Molly is upstairs avoiding her, and he doesn’t need to stay. She has all the company she needs right here. He says he’ll stay until they hear about her grandson, but she says she doesn’t need a watchdog or a babysitter. He says he’s got a glass; where’s his lime?

Mac tells Officer Williams, no one gets into the wreckage. They’re still working inside. Maxie and Peter come along, and Maxie asks if everyone is out. Mac says he thinks so, but they’re still checking. Lulu and Dustin were inside, and taken to the hospital. Maxie says, please tell her they’re okay.   

Lulu tells Dante, Dustin is gone and she wasn’t even with him. Dante holds out the ring, and says Dustin left this for her. His last words were about her, and he wanted her to have it. He gives it to her, and she cries. He holds her.  

Brad tosses and turns, saying, don’t kill me. Please. Britt tells him that he’s okay; it’s a bad dream. Brad says, it’s more than that, and she says, more how? He tells her, it was like a premonition. Whoever tried to kill him is going to finish the job. She says, it was just a dream. Trust her; she’s a doctor. He needs to calm down, relax, and focus on feeling better. He’s safe. He says, seriously? If Cyrus wants to take him down, there is no safe place, especially not there. She says she’ll see about that.

Cyrus and Brando come into the hospital. Cyrus says he heard the terrible news, and Portia says, the casualties are being brought in, and she’s on top of it. She keeps moving, and he tells Brando, he needs the names of who survived, and who didn’t.   

Sam says she was so scared when she couldn’t reach Jason. He says he dropped Danny off, and then he was working. Danny is safe. Sonny says, it was a hell of a scare, and Sam says she wasn’t as scared as Julian (really? she seemed pretty hysterical). She says, he picked up Danny’s cap. She looks around, and sees the cap on the ground, but no Julian. She wonders where Julian went, and asks why he would just take off like that. Jason is sure they’ll see him again.

Ava looks around the docks, and says, dammit, Julian. It’s just like him. He tells her it’s an emergency, she comes out on the launch, and he’s not even there. Julian comes out, and says he’s there. He had to make sure it was her, and that she wasn’t followed. She says, that doesn’t bode well for the evening, and he says she has to hide him at Windymere. She asks, what happened? and he says she hasn’t heard? She says, clearly she hasn’t. Bottom line it. What’s the problem? He says, the problem is, if she doesn’t hide him, he’s a dead man.

Britt tells Brad, think about it. Would Cyrus kill him in his own hospital? Brad says, hell yes. Everyone will think it was Sonny, who has plenty of means and motive. She tells him, calm down. She’ll find a way to keep him safe. He says, good luck with that, and Britt tells him, try to get some sleep.  

In the hallway, Britt sees Lucas, and says she’s surprised he made the effort. He says, to what? Come to work? She says she thought he stopped by to see Brad, and he says, Brad is here?

Maxie says, tell her Lulu and Dustin are okay, but Mac says, all he knows is, Lulu walked out, and Dustin came out on a stretcher. Maxie tells Peter, instead of going into a panic, she’s going to the hospital; she’ll get a Ride Share. He says he’ll take her, but she asks if he has another reporter there. He says, no, and she says, then it’s on him. He’ll be more useful there.

Lulu tells Dante, she replays it in her mind, and it’s in slow motion. One minute, Dustin is alive and asking her, and the next… She starts to cry again, and Dante says she’s in shock. He tells her to sit tight. They have to make sure all she has is a headache. She says, Dustin brought the ring out, and got on one knee. Then everything went dark. She didn’t even get to say goodbye.

Alexis says she recognizes that she and Valentin have a certain kind of kinship. She might say there are moments they actually like each other, but she can’t imagine he cares one way or the other if she leads a sober life or ends up face down in the gutter. He says he’s man enough to know when he’s beaten. With all the good intentions in the world, he can’t save her. She was raised by Cassadines, and grew up in their world. She says, here’s to that, and he says, sometimes you can only find solace in the bottom of a glass. Alexis says, it’s more complex than that. She doesn’t expect him to understand. He says he was raised be the same wolves. He still hears them now.

Sam gives Jason the baseball cap, and says, that’s how close they came to the explosion. Jason says he took Danny to the Quartermaines before it happened, and asks how everyone else is; Cameron and Dev were inside. Carly and Sonny join them, and Carly says, Cameron is okay. Sonny says, Dev didn’t make it, and they keep walking. Sam says now that she has Jason alone, why didn’t he call her when he heard about the explosion? He says, something urgent came up, and his phone died. When he got it back, and saw what happened, he was close by, so he just came there.   

Sonny looks inside at the wreckage. He tells Carly, Dev crossed half the globe by himself to be a part of their family. Family is supposed to protect you and keep you safe. It’s not supposed to end like this.

Maxie runs into the hospital, and asks Deanna where Lulu is. Deanna says, in there, pointing, and Maxie goes in. Dante leaves, and Lulu cries in Maxie’s arms, saying, Dustin is gone.

Peter looks inside The Rib, then sees Mac. He wonders if he can ask Mac some questions, and Mac says, as his future son-in-law or the press? Peter says, both, and Mac says as soon as the firemen are finished, the PCPD will proceed with their investigation. Sonny asks if Mac knows anything, but he says they’re still checking. Sonny says he lost someone – Dev – and Mac says he’s sorry for Sonny’s loss. Sonny says, maybe it was an accident, maybe it wasn’t. He’d appreciate it if Mac would tell him when he finds out.

Lucas asks Britt, who tried to kill Brad? but she thinks he should talk to Brad. Clearly, he still cares. He asks again, who tried to kill Brad? and she says, all he needs to know is Brad is lucky to be alive. He needs all the support he can get. Lucas goes into Brad’s room. Brad has his eyes shut, and says, Britt? He opens his eyes.  

Julian tells Ava that he’ll explain on the way, but she says, explain now. She guesses Cyrus called in his marker. What did he ask Julian to do? He says, Cyrus wanted him to kill Jason.

Jason tells Sonny, he’s sorry about Dev, and Sam says, he was a good kid. Sonny thanks them, and Sam asks how Brando is taking it. Sonny says he called Brando, but he hasn’t called back. He doesn’t want Brando to hear it from someone else. Carly wonders where Brando is, and Jason says, Cyrus is probably at GH. Odds are, Brando is with him. Sam says she’s going to pick up Danny, and Jason tells her that he’s going to head over to the hospital first. She says she was hoping they’d go home together, and he says he won’t be long; it’s important. Sonny suggests it can wait, but Jason says, if it could, he’d let it. Carly and Sonny leave, and Sam asks if it has something to do with whatever is going on with Sonny and Cyrus. Jason says he’ll explain later, and they hug.

Lulu tells Maxie, she thought she wanted to make a life with Dustin, then Dante came back, and had a hold on her heart. She started to question what she wanted, and when she met with Dustin, she was about to tell him that she wanted to take a step back, but she didn’t get the chance… Maxie says Lulu doesn’t have to relive it, and Lulu shows her the ring. She says, Dustin asked her to marry him, then the explosion happened. Dustin loved her so much, before he died, he asked Dante to give it to her. Maxie asks, if the explosion hadn’t happened, was Lulu going to say yes?   

Peter asks Mac, off the record, any theories? Mac says, maybe faulty wiring. He and Felicia stay on top of things like that, but something could have gotten past them. Dante looks inside, and says, complete the mission, in his head. Mac asks if Dante is okay, and Dante says, it’s just a lot of destruction; it’s tough to look at. He left Maxie at GH with Lulu. Peter asks how Lulu is, and Dante says, she made it through; Dustin didn’t. Peter says, it’s terrible. Lulu must be devastated. Dante says, it’s pointless and unfair. Good people are gone, and people who deserve worse are walking around alive and well.

At the hospital, Carly asks if Sonny still hasn’t heard from Brando, and Sonny says he hasn’t. Carly says they need to find him. He has to hear it from one of them. Cyrus walks in with Brando, and sees Jason and Sonny. He’s obviously surprised.  

Julian tells Ava, he was given a package with instructions to kill Jason. She asks if he’s saying the package on his doorstep was a bomb. He says he didn’t have a choice, and she says, that song again. He never has a choice. Maybe he still has time to get the package back. He says she doesn’t understand. It went off. It was just supposed to kill Jason. She asks if he put it in Jason’s car, and he says, it was in The Floating Rib. She says, that place is always packed. How is that possible? He says, Cyrus was supposed to lure Jason there alone, but that’s not how it turned out. Jason is alive, and his grandson was with him. He almost killed Danny too. Ava asks, what does he mean too? She grabs him, and says, who died tonight?

Valentin tells Alexis that he sees her pretending to be the Quartermaines’ butler to see her daughter, and raises her giving an innocent baby to Faison to raise. She says, good one, and flips through their makeshift cards. She says she sees Peter, and raises the man she loved holding a knife to her throat. He says he’d call that a draw, and she says she’ll drink to that. She just thought of something. It’s been 20 minutes since she touched her glass. Was that part of his plan? Sam comes in, and Alexis asks if Danny is okay. Sam says, Danny and Jason are fine. Jason left Danny at the Quartermaines before the explosion. She went to pick him up, but he was having such a good time with Annabelle II, she let him spend the night. Alexis suggests Sam just say she doesn’t want Danny to see her drunk. Sam says, the thought crossed her mind, and when she came in, there was Alexis, drink in hand. She should have known better than to leave her with Valentin. He brings out the worst in everyone, especially her.

Jason leads Sonny to an office, and Sonny asks, what’s the information Jason uncovered? Jason says it’s best for Sonny to hear it straight from the source. He opens the door, and Britt is waiting.  

Lulu tells Maxie, Dustin was a great guy and she loved him, but if she’s honest, when Dustin offered her this beautiful ring, she was going to say no. Maxie says, because of Dante? and Lulu says, because of herself. As much as her life with Dante was over, the life she was building with Dustin was suddenly full of uncertainty. She thought they could take a break, and she could take the time to sit with everything, and figure out what her heart wanted. Maxie says she knows Dustin loved Lulu, and he was a great guy. More than anything, he wanted her to be happy. it’s not fair that he died, but if there’s a lesson, it’s that time is too precious to waste. Don’t wait to say how she feels. She might not get another chance. Don’t edit. Just tell Dante how she really feels.

Alexis tells Sam, please know that despite appearances, Valentin is a good friend. Sam says, with friends like him… and Valentin says he should go. Alexis asks him, please stay. Would he like to play another round? Sam looks at what they’re drinking, and says, tequila? Alexis says Sam hid the vodka. Guess how many she’s had? Valentin says he wants to see what she’s got for his entire life being used by someone, only to find out they were an evil twin. Alexis gets back in her seat, and says she sees his Anna and Alex, and raises him running down her daughter’s abusive boyfriend with her car. He folds.    

Lucas looks at Brad’s chart, and says he had a close call. If the attacker had come from a different angle… He has an excellent prognosis. He’d say Brad is a lucky guy. Brad says, yeah; he’s a lucky guy. At least he used to be. Deanna pops in, and says Lucas is needed in the ER, and Lucas leaves.  

Julian tells Ava, sorry. He doesn’t know who else was there. He stayed long enough to find out Jason and Danny were okay. She says he doesn’t know who else was hurt? and he says he thinks Trina’s friend, Dev. She says, Sonny’s cousin, and Julian says, he didn’t make it. She says Julian killed an innocent high school student. Who else is dead because of him? He says, nobody… that he knows of. They’ve got to go. If she doesn’t help him, he’s going to be the next to die.

Carly says Cyrus seemed surprised to see Sonny and Jason, but Cyrus says, no. He was just thinking how fortunate they were not to be at The Floating Rib. Such a tragedy. Carly asks if she can speak to Brando privately. It can’t wait; it’s a personal matter. Cyrus says if Brando needs a moment, he’ll step away, but Brando says, anything Carly can say to him, she can say in front of Cyrus. She says, Dev was at The Floating Rib, and Brando asks if he’s okay. She says, no, he’s not. He didn’t make it.

Jason closes the door, and tells Sonny, Britt was the one who called him away from The Floating Rib. Sonny says, good thing. Otherwise… She says she knows. The one time in her life that her timing was excellent. Jason tells Britt to tell Sonny what she told him, and Britt says, when Brad and Nelle switched Michael’s baby with Willow’s, they were working alone that night. Sonny says, that night? and Britt says, not long afterward, months before the truth came out, Brad asked for help in covering it up. Sonny says he needs a name, and Britt says, Julian.

Lulu tells Maxie, Dustin just died. Is Maxie telling her to run to Dante and confess her love? Maxie says, not this second, but soon. Lulu says she’d be honoring her feelings, but what about honoring Dustin? Maxie says if she loves Dante – which she already admitted – then she’ll say it. She could have died, and Dante would never know how she felt. Lulu says, as much as she loves Dante, there’s still all this pain. She can’t put herself and her family in that position again. Dante would have to guarantee he’ll never leave again. Maxie says she loves Lulu, but she’s asking for the impossible. If they learned anything tonight, it’s that nothing in life is certain.

Cyrus says he’s sorry for Brando’s loss. Take as much time as he needs. He leaves, and Brando sits with Carly. She asks if he’s okay, but he says he’s not sure. He and Dev barely knew each other, and he was pretending Dev was his son. He didn’t want to do it at first, but after a while, it was more than just building a pretend relationship. Dev would come to the garage, and ask him about girls, and tell him about his school life and stuff. Carly says, fatherly advice, and he says, yeah. She says, Dev knew he could count on Brando, and he says, damn. He’s going to miss Dev. Carly says she’s going to miss him too. She pats Brando’s shoulder. Cyrus watches, then sees Portia, and asks for a word. She says she’s so busy, she doesn’t have time to avoid him. He says he wants an update on the latest casualties, and she suggests he call the police or the mayor. She’s trying save lives. Every life is precious. She walks away, and Cyrus says he can think of an exception.

Julian says, if Cyrus finds out, Ava could have a problem, and she asks how he can threaten her after what he’s done. He says, it’s not a threat; he’s begging. She says, if Sonny finds out she helped him, she can kiss Avery goodbye, and probably her life. Julian’s phone dings, and he’s got a text from Cyrus, saying, we need to talk

Sonny says, Julian knew Wiley was Michael’s son, and didn’t say anything? Jason says, that explains why he took up with Nelle; she blackmailed him into marrying her. That must have been what he was doing on the docks. Nelle got her hands on Wiley because of Julian. Britt’s pager beeps, and she says she has to get back to work, but Jason says, tell Sonny what Brad said about who stabbed him. Sonny says, Brad was stabbed? and Britt tells him, Brad said the guy who did it worked for Cyrus. Sonny wonders how Cyrus is Brad’s enemy, and Britt says, the only person who would want Brad dead is Julian. Her pager beeps again, and she says she has to go. She leaves, and Jason tells Sonny, Cyrus must have gone after Brad as a favor to Julian.

Sonny lights a candle in the chapel, saying he hopes Dev finds peace. He tells Jason, he was praying, but couldn’t get his thoughts out. If Cyrus tried to take out Brad, what did he want in return? Jason says, there’s only one way to find out. He’ll find Julian.

Julian tells Ava, he’s a dead man. There are a thousand places he could hide at Windymere. She says, it’s the first place they’ll look, and he says he needs time to make a plan, then he promises he’ll vanish. He needs her help. She’s all he has left.

Carly tells Brando, only Dev could get arrested stopping a robbery. Then think he’d get out of lock up by telling the cops to call Sonny. Sonny asks if he heard his name, and Carly says they were talking about how Dev messing up a crime in progress was the way he met the family. Brando tells them, he was going say, that’s my boy. Sonny asks if Brando wants to talk, but he says he has to get back to work. Brando thanks them for telling him, and Sonny says, sorry for his loss. He leaves, and Carly says, Cyrus was very surprised to see Sonny and Jason. Sonny says, is that right? and she asks where Jason is. Sonny says, out getting answers, and she says, about what? He says, Julian.

Alexis sleeps on the couch, and Sam comes back downstairs. She says, Scout is fast asleep. It looks like she’s not the only one. Why is Valentin still there? He says he thought he’d check in before he left. Sam says, and tell her how he let Alexis drink after he forced his way into the intervention? He says he didn’t let Alexis do anything, and she says he didn’t stop her. He says he couldn’t stop her, but he slowed her down. Sam says, she’s passed out, but Valentin thinks she’s sleeping. Sam says Valentin will use anyone to get what he wants. He says, absolutely anyone, and Sam says, but whatever game he’s playing, it was a nice distraction. He used his evil powers for good. He says, don’t tell anyone, and she says she has no one to tell. She thanks him for staying, but he says he doesn’t need her gratitude. He leaves, and she covers Alexis with a blanket. She takes out her phone, and says, dammit, Jason. Where are you?

Britt tells Brad, she can’t stay, but wanted to see how it went with Lucas. He says, not good. He wanted to say so many things, but Lucas wouldn’t even look at him. She says he needs to give it time, and he says, assuming he has any left. She says he has plenty, and he asks how she knows that. She says she made a deal with Sonny. She offered him and Jason information in exchange for Brad’s protection. She told them about Julian, and how he knew the babies had been switched. He asks why she did that, and she asks if he’d rather she left him unprotected. He says, it’s not about him. How is Lucas going to take it when Sonny kills his father?

An officer brings Mac the preliminary report from the investigation. He looks at it, and says, damn. Someone did this on purpose.

Lulu is in the chapel, when Dante comes in. He says he got her text; is she okay? She says, thanks for meeting her. She had to talk to him in private. He asks if she’s been checked out yet, and she says, stop. She needs to tell him something. He says she can tell him in the privacy of her room, but she says, let her say it. She starts to cry, and says she loves him, then keels over into his arms.

Tomorrow, Cameron finds out about Dev, Jason says they need to know how it was planned, and Dante calls for help.

The Haves and The Have Nots

Alissa runs from David’s house, screaming, help me! David tells Leo, bring her back in, but Leo says he can’t ignore this. David asks Alissa if she’s lost her mind, and drags her back in, telling Leo, close the damn door. She bites David, and he throws her down, saying, crazy bitch. What the hell is wrong with her? She lies on the floor, laughing. She says, she got him, bitch, and he asks what the hell she’s talking about. She says, he did this. He took her sister away; he separated them. David asks if she’s crazy, and she says, now she’s got him. He says, all of this was about revenge, and she says he’s going to jail like all those people he put in there. He’s going down. She laughs.

We get jazzy new opening credits. And an ad for Tyler Perry’s Ruthless, which is having its season premiere on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th.

David says he knew Alissa was up to something, and she says she knew he couldn’t turn her down. He was too weak, and now she has vaginal bruising, and her arm; he did that. She’s sure the neighbors are calling the police. David suggests she call herself, but she says she doesn’t have her phone. He gives it to her, and tells her to call 9-1-1. The dispatcher answers, and David plays a recording of Alissa threatening him. She hangs up, and asks what that is. He says, rich people’s sh*t. He recorded her in every room. Would she like to see some video? She says, no, and he tells her to get her ass out of his house. She says he can’t blame a girl for trying, but he says he can blame a girl for being stupid. She says, sorry, and he says, get the hell out. She says she had to try. He took her sister from her. He says he was doing his job as a judge, but she says he separated them, leaving her and abandoning her. He killed her sister. Her sister’s blood is on his hands. He says he took her from an abusive situation. Her father was hurting her. She says her father hurting her was easier than everything else she went through. He can’t even say he’s sorry. He says, after what she did to him – tried to do to him… She says she needed him to feel like she did, and hurt like she did all these years. He says, too bad her plan didn’t work. He’s asking her one more time. Is she sure his ex-wife didn’t send her? She says she doesn’t know that bitch.

The police show up at David’s, and an officer tells Leo, they got a call about a woman screaming. Leo says, it’s under control, and the officer asks who he is. Leo says, security, and the officer asks for his ID. Leo shows him, and he asks, who’s inside? Leo says, the homeowner and a guest. The officer says, a lady? and Leo says, yeah. The officer says he needs to go in, and Leo tells David, who says, let him in. The officer says he got a call about a domestic disturbance, and David asks Alissa if she wants to tell him, or should he. She says she was acting. They were role playing; David likes to play kinky games. The officer asks if she’s okay, and she says, doesn’t she look okay? He’s kind of cute. Does he want to make sure she gets home safely? The officer tells them, keep the noise down, and David thanks him. When the officer is gone, David tells Leo to get her out, but she says, there’s no need. She knows where the door is. Can she at least have her shoes? He says, no; she’ll get them later. She says she’s sorry. She really is. She leaves, and Leo asks if David is okay. David says he knew she was up to something, and recorded her in every room. She changed her tune when he played back the audio. People can be so ruthless. (Nice plug.) Leo says he sees it more and more. David says he understands Leo’s reluctance to get involved, and Leo says, sorry. David says it’s Leo’s job to protect him. If it happens again, he’s fired. Leo says, it won’t. David’s son wanted him to tell David that he’ll be home in the morning. David says, Jeffrey was here? Did he know a girl was here? Leo says Jeffrey knew someone was there, but didn’t know it was her.

Police cars surround Wyatt’s car, lights flashing. An officer says, the car belongs to Jim Cryer, and his partner says, the guy who ran for governor. What the hell is wrong with the rich? The officer says, he checked the guy’s ID, and it says he’s Wyatt Cryer; he skipped from the hospital. His partner says, there’s an APB out on him, and he says, maybe he should have stayed in the hospital. His partner asks if Wyatt is dead, and the paramedic says, he has a pulse, but it’s faint. She says, he’s got nine lives, and the officer says, but they run out. Let the sheriff know they’ve got Wyatt. They thought he was dead, but the paramedic said he had a heartbeat. He’s taking Wyatt to the hospital. Let the chief know.

In the bedroom, Veronica pours drinks for herself and Samuel, who lies on the bed in his underwear. He says, damn, and she says she told him that she was that good. It’s called maturity. Young girls got no seasoning. He says she’s sexy as hell. He noticed the first time he saw her, but the sexiest thing she did was when she pulled that pistol. It turned him on. She says, he likes to live his life dangerously? and he says, 100%; he loves it. She says he’s her kind of man. She’s a ruthless bitch. He says, see? There it is. She’s turning him on right now. She says, let’s go, and he says, again? She laughs, and says, yes. She can go all night. She’ll teach him all about it someday. He asks if she’s not satisfied, and she says she’s just going to make him better. He gets up, and says he has to go; Laura has been texting him all night. She says, so? He’s so beautiful. He says, so is she, and she asks him turn around. He does, and she says, mommy and daddy must be proud. Why don’t they spend time together, with plan to eventually be together? He says he’s not leaving his wife, and Veronica says, what if she leaves him? He says, she’d never do that, and she asks if he’s sure. He says he is, and he has to go. Are they good? She says, get rid of her. That’s her job now. She tells him to take what he wants, and he says he did. She says she means the money. She knows he needs it. He says, it’s a set-up. if he takes the money, he’s in it for a short time. If he doesn’t, he’s in it for longer. She knows his game is long. He kisses her, and she sits on the bed. She tells him, go see little Miss Goody Two-Shoes. She has the feeling Laura is going to leave him soon. He says, it’s never going to happen, and leaves. Veronica says, a waste of her damn time. All that damn pretty for nothing. She knows that bastard stole some of this money. Why are the pretty ones so damn dumb?

Marty brings Don and John to the Cryers’ house to see Hanna. She clears the dining table, and they sit. Marty introduces Don and John as Kathryn’s accountants, and says they’ve come to fill her in on the businesses. John tells Hanna that Kathryn owns 64 properties, several of which are hotels, the Artisian being the biggest. She also owns a condo that Wyatt used to live in, and recently had them take it off the market because she has a guest there. Kathryn also has a stock portfolio that’s diversified, and worth $75 million, with a 4% return (wow). He tells her, they’re waiting for the quarterly reports, and need to know what to do. He asks if she’s following, and if she wants him to explain. She says she doesn’t need him to explain. Just give everything to her, and let her look it over. John says, as Kathryn’s advisors, they think she should sell. Hanna says she’ll look over, and he says they have to make a quick decision or it could cost Kathryn millions. They need an answer. Hanna is insistent, and says, once she sits and looks at it, she’ll tell him. John says, okay, and Hanna asks if there’s more. Don says Kathryn’s reported net worth is $286 million, and she needs to sign the finance status update. Hanna says, after she looks it over. Marty assures her it was examined thoroughly, and everything is in order, but Hanna says she hasn’t examined it. He asks how long she needs, and she says she’ll get back to them in 24 hours. Marty thinks they can work with that, and Hanna asks them to leave everything with her. Marty says he’ll call her later. Outside, Don asks, who the hell put the maid in charge? and John says, it was not a good idea. Don thinks Marty should talk to the Board, and John says he was surprised, but this is crazy. He thinks they should have a judge rule that she’s incompetent to protect Kathryn’s assets. She can’t be thinking clearly. Hanna was lost the entire time. Mary says, no. They’re just going to do what she asked. Don says Kathryn is still married to Jim. They could get him to go before a judge, and have her power of attorney revoked. John reminds him that Jim is still in the hospital, and Don says they have to do something.

Hanna watches them from the window. She goes back to the kitchen and opens her laptop. She says, shareholders…

Landon talks to his press connection Raven, and says he’ll give her Candace’s biggest story. Wait for her mother, and get quotes. Email her some questions. Raven asks if he’s tracking Hanna to find out where Candace is, and Landon says he’s a professional. She says Landon had a guy put on the no fly list because he was upset with him. Landon says, that was different. Just do it. She says he owes her big time. Everyone is talking about Candance. She doesn’t get it, but okay. He says, just do it. He didn’t get where is not knowing what he’s doing. She says she was told he got there from sleeping around. He says he’ll pretend she didn’t say that, and she says she’ll pretend he’s not offended. He’s a slut. Landon says, bye, and Oliver says they have the EPA reports and judicial nominees to deal with, and Landon is on the phone talking about Candace. Landon says he’s on the phone to make him (i.e. Charles) feel better. One day, Oliver will learn. Hopefully soon. If you make your boss happy, all else rides. Oliver asks if that’s a sexual reference, and Landon asks if that’s an annoying sound coming out of Oliver’s mouth. Olivier says, okay; he’ll do them alone. Landon says, it’s his job, and Oliver says he bets Landon wishes he could fire him. Landon asks why Oliver is so annoying. He’s in Landon’s face, bickering, trying to one-up him. Oliver says he’s doing his job, and Landon says he’s Oliver’s superior. Go sit in the other room; he’s done with Oliver. Oliver says he’s being put in time out? and Landon says, forever. He asks how long Oliver has had a cocaine problem, and Oliver asks what the hell Landon is talking about. Landon says, sometimes Oliver is calm, and sometimes he’s over-the-top. Sometimes he can see the glassiness in Oliver’s eyes. Keep it up, and everyone will know. Oliver says he doesn’t have a cocaine problem, and leaves. Landon says, bitch.

When Hanna gets home, she sees a woman outside. The woman introduces herself as Lisa, saying she just moved in. Does Hanna mind if she borrow a cup of sugar? Hanna says, people really do that? and she says, they do. Hanna says she just stopped home, but she has to get back to work. She’ll see what she’s got. Lisa asks if she can help, and Hanna says, no. Lisa asks if she’s sure, and Hanna says, sorry, where does she live? She says, next door, and Hanna says, that’s Mrs. Hill’s house. Lisa says she’s her daughter, and Hanna asks, what’s Mrs. Hill’s first name? Lisa says, umm… and Hanna says, uh-uh. Hanna doesn’t know who she is, and wants her to get her ass away before she calls the police. What is she trying to pull? The woman says, nothing, and Hanna asks, who is she and what does she want? The woman says she should have known she couldn’t pull anything over on Hanna. Her name is Raven and she’s a reporter in Washington. Is it true Hanna’s daughter lost her son, and Hanna tried to shield him? Is it true her daughter’s father is a rapist? Is it true she’s a horrible mother, and kicked Candace out at 14? Can she get some answers? Hanna goes inside.

Kathryn says she can’t believe she’s still in this cell, and the woman in the next cell says, believe it. Kathryn asks if anyone is talking to her, and the woman says she’s talking to Kathryn. Kathryn tells her, shut up, and the woman says Kathryn should be glad she’s in a cell by herself, and calls her princess. Kathryn says the woman doesn’t scare her, but the woman says Kathryn will need a bitch like her when she gets to prison. She’s going to wish for this place. Kathryn says she’s not going to prison, and the woman tells her, if you say so. Kathryn is going to need her. Kathryn asks, why is that? and the woman says she’s got answers and Kathryn’s got money; they match. Kathryn needs her. Kathryn sees Kendrick, and the guard tells her, they found Wyatt. He’s in the hospital. He tried to commit suicide. She says she knows, but he says, the first time, the wounds were superficial. This time, they’re deep. He was found in a car on the side the road. He’s so sorry. She says she needs to speak to her lawyer, but Kendrick says, sorry. She says, how much? She’ll have his salary in the bank in the morning. Just help her now. She knows he can use the money. He says he can’t do that; it’s not right. Kathryn says, in life, there are a lot of things that are just not right. Please help her. He says he’ll consider it, but not for the money. He could lose his job. She says she needs to get help for her son. Please let her call her lawyer. He says, the chief leaves at shift change. He’ll come back, and try to get her to a phone.

Samuel calls Derrick from the car, and Derrick asks, what’s up? Samuel says he needs Derrick to cover for him, but Derrick says he already did. Laura called. Where was he? Samuel says, at Regina’s, and Derrick says, no he wasn’t. She called too. Samuel says, damn, and Derrick says, tell him what’s going on. Samuel says he met a new chick. Derrick knows how it is. Derrick asks how it’s going with Veronica, and Samuel says he’s making good moves to get her. Laura is making progress too. Derrick asks if he’s sure he’s not messing around, and Samuel says, with that old broad? Derrick says, she’s dangerous, and Samuel says, Derrick told him that. Derrick says he’s telling Samuel again. Be careful. Samuel says he hears Derrick. Let him get home. Derrick says, they went to Mickey’s.  

Laura hears Samuel’s key in the lock, and when he comes in, she asks where he’s been. He says, with Derrick; they had some drinks. She says he didn’t have his phone, and he says, the game was on. She knows how he gets watching the game. She says she does know; that’s why she’s asking questions. Why isn’t he asking any? Well? Doesn’t he see her standing there in sexy-ass lingerie? He says, sorry. She looks good. She says she’s horny, come on, but he says he’s tired. She says, from watching the game? and he says he’s been working all day. She says she’s the one who’s been working. See? He says he bets Veronica gave her this, meaning the lingerie, and says, it’s a turn-off. She asks if he doesn’t think she looks sexy, and he says if he wanted Veronica there, he’d have invited her to the house. Laura says she’ll take it off. Samuel says he just wants to shower. Sorry.   

As she’s about to go into the Cryers’ house, Hanna’s phone rings. She says, Candace? but it’s Al. She says, sorry. Her screen is cracked. He says she can afford to get a new one since she’s executor. Hanna says, it’s not her money, and it’s not even funny to suggest. He says, sorry. He called to hear how it went. She says she hasn’t slept. She was blindsided when the accountants came to the house. He asks if there’s anything he can do, but she says, no. It went okay, but to be honest, she came out with more questions than answers. He says he can walk her through it, but she says she’s supposed to meet with her boss, and Kathryn will give her the information she needs. He says, too bad. He was looking for a reason to see her. She says she doesn’t know if that’s possible. She knows he’s interested in taking her out, and thanks him, but says, sorry; she’s just distracted. She asks if she can call him back.   

Landon goes through the states with Oliver, who says, so far, they’re on track. Landon’s phone rings, and it’s Raven. He asks how it went, and she says she pissed Hanna off. He thanks her, and says he’ll give her the story first. She says she didn’t believe that girl went through all that, but when she asked Candace’s mother, she showed it all. Landon says, it worked. Oliver says, what worked? and Landon says, his plan to have Candace’s mom call her. Oliver says, what? and Landon says, never mind. Oliver says, they hate each other, and Landon asks how he knows that. Oliver says he knows a lot about her. Landon asks how Oliver knows something he doesn’t, and Oliver says he’s deeply connected. Landon says he knows Candace and her mother have issues, but hate is a strong word. Oliver says, hate is what it is. Charles pops in, looking disheveled, and asks for a moment with Landon. Oliver leaves, and Landon says they tried be quiet. Did they wake him? Charles says he had a dream about her. Landon asks if he’d care to share, and Charles says, she was in flames and he couldn’t… Landon says, save her? but Charles says, no; too literal. There was a bear and a mountain. Landon asks what Charles ate before he went to bed, and Charles says, very funny. Landon thinks Charles just misses her, and Charles says he does. Landon suggests Charles call her, and Charles says, and get venom in the heart? Landon says, she’s calming down, and Charles asks if he’s talked to her. Landon says he has, and Charles asks what she said. Landon says, she told him to tell Charles that she can’t stand that bastard. Tell that bitch-ass… Charles says, punk-ass… They trade insults back and forth, and Charles pretends to be mad, asking Landon if he thinks sh*t is funny. Landon looks all serious, and Charles says he’s kidding. He tells Landon to go and see her. Make sure she’s okay. Landon says he’ll gladly do that.

Hanna looks back and forth, from the laptop to the documents, and makes notes. She hears the front door open, and asks, who’s there? She sees Derrick, and he says, Hanna.

Next time, Hanna takes out a knife, David tells Jim to look into getting control of Kathryn’s estate, Jeffrey tells Wyatt nothing has changed, and Wyatt says he doesn’t want to be friends with Jeffrey anymore.

🗡 People Can Be So Ruthless…

I’ve never seen this show, but it sounds good. I guess they figure everyone will be home for Thanksgiving.

https://premieredate.news/tv-series/6097-ruthless.html

🦃 Almost Turkey Time…

While I’m perfectly fine not traveling on or before Thanksgiving, since it’s an absolute nightmare, it sux for the people who want to. Some will be doing it anyway, but just don’t bring anything back except leftovers. Hold back on those hugs, and perfect your elbow bump. Stay safe, stay masked during eating off-times, and stay knowing that time is precious and nothing in life is certain.

October 27, 2020 – Sasha Creates a Scene, Veronica Is the Real Queen, Fast Break & a Dance

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

I missed the beginning. Apparently it’s going to be one of those weeks. But here are the highlights. One of them literally high. Dustin came into The Floating Rib to join Lulu, and saw Dante there; Carly brought a bottle of wine from Sonny’s wine cellar to Nina as a peace offering, but Jax answered the door, since Nina was at a meeting; and Sasha was high and harassing the bartender at the MetroCourt, who suggested she have some water. Valentin saw her, and said she was in a better mood than the last time he’d seen her. She grabbed a cherry from someone else’s drink, which the bartender wasn’t too happy about. Valentin offered to take her to her room, but she told him to get his hands off her. Chase came in, and told Valentin to back off, and now we’re up to speed.

Doc tells Anna, first, he wants to make sure he has his facts straight, so he can understand. Her history with Faison goes back many years. She says, early in her career, she thought she was smarter than everyone else; she was reckless. A lot of the time is a blur. She was running on adrenaline and coffee, and it was a recipe for disaster. It’s not inconceivable that nine months of that time should be shrouded in darkness. There were so many lies… He says, her mind was open to extended memory implanting, and she tells him, the memories she has of that time are the night she spent with Faison as part of an elaborate sting operation, Peter’s birth, and her decision to put him up for adoption. All she thought was that it lined up perfectly for that period in her life. She worked hard to put it behind her. She needed to bury it so she could survive. Doc says, then she learned she was one of Cabot’s subjects, and she says, and she wondered if her memories were hers at all, or her sister’s.

Dustin says he didn’t know Dante was joining them, and Lulu says he wasn’t invited. She realizes how that sounds, and says they know what she means. Dante says he wasn’t invited. He just stopped by for a beer, and he and Maxie were catching up. It was spontaneous. Dustin says, as long as he’s there, maybe it’s time they got to know each other.

Jax looks at the wine, and tells Carly, good year. He’s surprised Sonny let it go. She asks, who said Sonny knows she took it? He says, Nina doesn’t drink red wine anymore; the tannins give her a headache. I identify, since I can’t drink it either. Carly says she can go grab a bottle of white and come back, but he says he doesn’t think a bottle of wine is going to make Nina forgive her. Carly says she was hoping Nina had cooled off. It was an accident. She didn’t intend to knock the headstone over. He says, but she did know Nina is important to him. If she’s trying to make peace for his sake, it’s thoughtful, but what would have been more thoughtful would have been not going to the grave in the first place. She made a conscious choice. What was she trying to accomplish? She asks if he’s sure Nina isn’t going to drink it, and suggests he get two glasses. She’ll tell him everything.

At the MetroCourt, Curtis gives Nina a folder, saying it’s his information on her Phyllis Caulfields. One of them may be her ex-nurse. She’s extremely lucky that the jeweler gave her a name. She’s that much closer to her needle in a haystack. He was able to access the database of registered nurses. She asks, how? and he says, when he wants something, he can be charming. He weeded out the nurses who were inactive in the early 90s, and narrowed it down to six women who could have been her nurse. Unless they can determine a birth or married name, it’s the best he can do. She says, it sounds simple and incredibly complicated. Of the six, one knows the truth about her child.

Chase asks if Sasha is okay, and she says she’s fine. Valentin says, Chase misread the situation. Sasha was out of line with the bartender, and he wanted to keep her from making a scene. He sees his presence is no longer necessary, and leaves her in Chase’s capable hands. He whispers to Chase that he’d called Chase the last time Sasha needed a friend, and she could use one now. He leaves, and Sasha says, whatever Valentin whispered, she’s fine. She doesn’t need a babysitter. He tells her, stop lying to him.

Jackie tells Finn that she’s supposed to meet up with Chase, and Finn says Chase wants to do a family dinner with the three of them and Anna. Did he mention it? She says, not specifically. The last time she saw him, he was intent on mending fences between Finn and their dad, but they both know that’s not happening. Finn says, Chase thinks the only reason he doesn’t talk to their dad is because he remarried fast. He needs to go on thinking that. She says, even if it doesn’t make sense? It’s been decades, and Finn’s not a vindictive person. It doesn’t add up. She sees that, and his brother sees it. Maybe Chase would stop pushing the issue if he knew what really happened between them.

Anna tells Doc, it started to trouble her because her memories of Peter are very compartmentalized. There’s the deception, the birth, and adoption; it’s very specific. When she compares them with her memories of Robin’s birth, they’re more scattered, and it’s not the same. He asks if she can account for her whereabouts on the date Peter was born, but she says she can’t. In intelligence work, everything is a cover. Maybe part of her doesn’t want to know the truth, and she’d rather leave it the way it is. Peter is going to start his own family, and there’s the lingering threat that her sister is going to ruin everything. She feels she should find out once and for all if Peter is her son, or if he’s Alex’s. Doc sits down, and asks, what can he do?

Dante says Dustin shares a house with his son. He thinks he should be getting to know Dustin. Maxie comes over, and says Dustin is finally there. Did he have a flat? He says he was stuck at a PTA thing, but tonight’s not about him. He hands her a gift, and says, happy engagement. She shakes it, and he says she doesn’t have to open it now, but she asks if he’s kidding. Dante tells them to have a good night, and starts to leave, but Dustin says Dante and Maxie go way back, and Lulu says he should stay.

Curtis tells Nina, he won’t know which one he’s looking for until he does an extensive background search. It may require in person interviews, and he may have to outsource some it down state. She tells him to do what he needs to, and he says, even with the friends and family discount, it’s a pricey undertaking. Nina wonders why he’s trying to talk her out of it. Money is no object when it comes to her child. She’ll make sure Curtis gets what he needs. Valentin approaches, and says, that’s not necessary. He’d like to pay for it himself.

Chase tells Sasha, he doesn’t know what happened before he got there, but he thinks Valentin is trying to help her. She asks what gives him the impression she needs help, and he says Valentin called him after her presentation, and said she needed a friend. He thought she just needed cheering up, and he got distracted by what happened with Brook. She’s bad off. She has crazy mood swings, and sometimes sleeps until noon. She says she wants to forget her problems, and have fun. Just for an hour, she wants to stop thinking about everything they gave up so Michael and Willow could be happy. What’s wrong with that? He knows better than anyone how she feels, so sue her if she wants one drink too many. He says he gets that, but if anything else was going on, she would tell him, right?

Jackie says, Harry’s not at fault, and Finn says, he goes by Chase now. She says he’ll always be Harry to her. He’s an investigator, like she is, and he sees the strain, and he’s going to wonder why. Finn is sure there’s a breaking story on the other coast, and asks how much Chase knows. She says he knows she met Gregory through Finn, and he asks if she did her story about him. She says he still has the same plus size ego. Her story was about shadowing first year residents at a Boston hospital. He says he doesn’t remember her seeing the other residents like she did him, but she says she stuck to her journalistic standards, and didn’t cross the line with her personal involvement. She didn’t want to make the same mistake twice. She met Finn’s father when she was shadowing Finn, and they hooked up. He asks if that wasn’t crossing a line, and she says she doesn’t have to explain her choices to anyone. He asks, what about her choice to marry his father… after what they did before the wedding?

Dante tells Lulu, he appreciates the offer, but he’s getting out of there. He asks if he can have a word with Peter before he goes, and they step aside. Peter asks what’s on Dante’s mind? and Dante says he owes Peter an apology. Lulu tells Maxie, she’s sorry Dante is raining on her big night, but Maxie says, he didn’t rain on anything. It’s great to see him, and he was 95% supportive. Lulu asks, what about the other 5%? and Maxie says, it’s over and forgotten, and Dante wished her well. It’s Lulu’s turn tonight to celebrate Maxie’s future. Dustin says they have a future of their own to celebrate. They’re making their living arrangements permanent. He’s officially moving in.

Finn asks if Jackie wants him to say the words, and I nod because I want to know. She says she slept with him the night before she married his father, but don’t throw it in her face like he’s innocent. It was mutual; she never seduced him. He tells her, he didn’t say she did. He takes full responsibility for his part. He thought maybe she’d postpone the wedding, and they could figure a few things out. She says, when she started dating his father, she knew she might have feelings for him. He says, did she? and she says, of course (🍷), but she didn’t want to get involved with another subject. The night before the wedding, she couldn’t ignore it anymore. She had deep feelings for Gregory, but her feelings for him were just as real. He’d said she should call off the wedding. He kissed her, and she thought he was declaring his love for her, but in the morning, he couldn’t get out fast enough, and told her to forget what happened between them. Finn says he slept with his father’s fiancé, and didn’t react well. He made his choice, and she made hers. She says she wasn’t giving away everything she had with Gregory for a fantasy. The really sad part is, she kept looking for him at the church, thinking he’d show up, and tell her not to go through with it, insisting she be with him. At the very least, she thought he’d tell his father what happened, but he never showed up. Not at the wedding or anywhere else afterward. So she went ahead and married his father.

Sasha tells Chase, nothing else is going on. She’s just blowing off steam. She’s sure he has another place to go, and he says he does, but they’re running late. He can stay with her if she needs him. She says she doesn’t need a babysitter; go. He tells her, if she plans on going anywhere else, call a Ride Share. She says, yes, detective, and he says he’ll call her tomorrow.

Curtis tells Valentin that Nina doesn’t want his blood money. Valentin says that’s not what he’d call it. It’s penance. Nina asks if she can have a minute alone with Valentin, and Curtis says he doesn’t think it’s a good idea. She says, probably not, but it’s something she needs to do. Valentin says Nina knows how badly he feels about the masquerade with Sasha. Let him pay. She says she has her own money. Even if she needed it, she would sell cookies or start an online fund before she’d let him near the search for her child. 

Jax says, wow. Carly is still having nightmares. She says, it’s not like it’s on a nightly basis. She goes days without one, but there are times she’s seen Nelle. He says he’s not a psychiatrist, but there must be a reasonable explanation. Maybe part of her wonders if there’s something else she could have done to save Nelle. Carly says, it was horrible when Nelle fell. She’s asked herself a thousand times, if she’d moved faster, could she have saved Nelle, but she’ll never know the answer. None of it changes the fact Nelle was a horrible woman. She was a danger to Carly and her family, and they’re safer now that she’s gone. She hasn’t shed a tear, but what makes her sad is that Wiley will grow up without a biological mother. She’ll have to tell him about Nelle. She doesn’t feel guilty, but it feels like a warning.

Jax says, she’s telling him her nightmare is a warning? What about? She says she wishes she knew. It’s not fair. It’s like something she forgot to fear; something important she needs to remember. But the harder she concentrates, the faster it slips away. She’s replayed that night over and over. What about Nelle’s fall could she have forgotten?

Nina tells Valentin, it’s too late; she’s moved on. Valentin says, even if that’s the case, he still cares about her. Her happiness matters to him. She says she’s super happy with Jax, and he asks where Carly fits into the situation. He’d like to know how she reconciles how, with Jax, Carly comes first.

Sasha demands the bartender change the music, telling him, jazz is so boring. It’s practically elevator music. Can’t he put on something with more of a kick? He says if she’s looking for rock and roll, security can give her directions to The Floating Rib. She says she knows the MetroCourt owner; she used to date her son. But if he doesn’t want her money, she’ll go elsewhere. She takes her bag off the bar, along with the glassware, knocking everything on the floor, and dropping her bag, the contents spilling out. Nina hears the glass shatter, and runs in. Curtis goes over to help Sasha, who covers up the baggie of coke that was in her purse. She scoops everything up, and tells him that she doesn’t need help; she can be clumsy sometimes. He says he bets. She tells the bartender, it was an accident. She’s not paying for the glasses. Nina asks her, what’s going on? Is she all right? Curtis says, she just slipped; it was a total accident. Sasha says she’s so sorry, and the bartender says, whatever, lady. Curtis quietly tells Nina, he doesn’t like to talk out of turn, but he’s had personal experience in this area. Nina asks what he’s talking about, and he says, Sasha is high as a kite, and he doesn’t think it’s the first time she’s used.   

Finn asks, what if he’d stopped the wedding. Would Jackie have married anyone? His father was a hell of a consolation prize. She says, not true. She was torn between the two of them, and when Finn pulled his vanishing act, she had one path to follow. She loved Gregory; it wasn’t fleeting. Their marriage, and having Harry, have been the best times, the best years of her life. She’s hurt Gregory over the years, but every couple goes through things. Finn broke his father’s heart. He gave up his father’s name. Finn says he was ashamed of himself, and no longer felt he deserved it. He doesn’t know what to say. He’s sorry. She says she didn’t want to keep the secret. She told him that his father deserved the truth, but he wanted to keep it quiet, insisting they take it to their graves. 

Anna tells Doc that Peter has the genetic testing marker for rheumatoid arthritis. He thought it was from her, but when she was diagnosed, she found out she didn’t carry it. When Nathan found out he was Faison’s son, he got genetically tested, but doesn’t have it. As far as she knows, Britt doesn’t have it, so it leads her to believe Faison didn’t have it either. Doc says if she can confirm Faison didn’t carry it, that means Peter inherited it from his mother. She says, yes, and it would make Alex his mother. That’s why she and Finn were in his lab. She knows he was conducting experiments on the brains of serial killers, and knows Faison’s brain was donated for study. If he could release that or a sample, she could get it tested, and get the answers she wants. She doesn’t know what else to do. Doc says he’s not going to release Faison’s remains to her. He can’t.

Dante says, when Peter said he and Maxie were getting married, he was less than gracious. He had a kneejerk reaction that Nathan would be forgotten. It was no excuse. Peter says even though he’s Nathan’s biological sibling, Dante was more of a brother to Nathan than he was.

Maxie says, so Dustin and Lulu are officially living together? Wow. She’s so happy for the both of them. How is it that she’s just hearing about it now? Lulu says, so much has happened since they discussed the idea… logistical stuff… furniture. Maxie says she’s got to check on James’s sitter. She’ll be back. Dustin tells Lulu that he’s confused. Before, Lulu said she didn’t want to put their relationship on pause because Dante was back in town, but does she not want him living with her anymore?

The bartender says he’s had enough of Sasha, and he’s calling security. Nina says she takes full responsibility; security isn’t necessary. She’ll get Sasha back to her room. Valentin says he’ll pay whatever the damages are, and whatever the bartender needs for his  trouble. Sasha thanks Nina, but says she doesn’t have to do this. She doesn’t even know why Nina is offering. Nina doesn’t know either, but says she doesn’t like to see anyone in pain. Sasha says she’ll be fine. She can make it to her room herself. Nina says she knows Sasha is high, and shouldn’t be alone coming down. She takes Sasha’s arm, and they walk out.

Lulu tells Dustin, of course (🍷) she wants him to live with her. She’s had no time to process it; how they’re going to work it out, or even how to tell the kids. It’s one thing, him just crashing there, but it’s a whole other thing now that Dante is back in their lives. She tells him to listen to her. She wants to make something very clear. She loves him, and Dante’s return doesn’t change that. He says he loves her too, and they hug.

Peter asks what Dante is doing for a job now that he’s staying in town. Dante says, security work maybe, but he has to find a company that doesn’t mind a two year gap. Peter says he might have a lead for Dante.   

Doc tells Anna, Faison’s organs were donated to scientific research by his next of kin, which is Peter. He can’t release any samples to a third party, let alone a non-medical one, without Peter’s consent. He assumes she already knew this, or she and Finn wouldn’t have broken in. Anna says she did, and he says it would be impossible for him to release any samples, even if he was allowed. He’s already scheduled a wide battery of tests to be done immediately. She asks, what kind? and he says, no one has actually looked at sociopathy and auto-immune disorders, and he thinks it’s worth investigating. To confirm that, he’s having a variety of genetic markers checked, like diabetes, Addison’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. She smiles and thanks him.  

Jackie tells Finn, he has no idea how many times she wanted to tell his dad the truth over the year. He asks why she didn’t, and she says, too much time had passed. There was too much to lose. It would have been easier if they’d told him from the start, but she kept quiet because of Finn. Finn says his father was broken up when his mom died. Jackie brought him out of his grief, and Finn didn’t want him losing her, or his son. She says, he lost his son anyway. They made the decision years ago, and now they’re living with the consequences, including Harry. He’s an innocent bystander, and wants a family with his brother and parents. Doesn’t he deserve it? Finn says, for so many years his dad has been believing he hates him. Knowing what they did, he doesn’t know if they could ever bridge the gap. She says he doesn’t know if he doesn’t try. Chase knocks on the door, and Finn takes Jackie’s hand. He says, it’s not about his father anymore. He knows how complicated it could get, and they both know what’s at stake. Jackie opens the door, and Chase is surprised to see Finn.    

Chase says, sorry for interrupting, but he and Jackie were supposed to meet up twenty minutes ago. Jackie says she totally forgot, and Chase is sure she was shocked to see Finn. He’s been trying to bring them together as a family, but Finn keeps turning him down. Now he’s here. Finn says he came to tell Jackie, enough is enough. Chase asks what Finn means, and Finn says, if he can get a raincheck for the family dinner, he and Anna would like to join them. Chase says, really? and Jackie says, really. Finn says, after all, they’re family, and Chase hugs him.     

On the phone, Doc says, great, and thanks someone. He tells Anna, they’re set. He managed to get a rush job on the lab tests, and the results will be done overnight. Anna says, so this time tomorrow, she’ll know if Peter is her son or not.  

Lulu asks Peter if she even wants to know. What did Dante want? Peter says, it went well. Dante was gracious, and congratulated them. Maxie says, awesome. Peter wants to ask Lulu something, but if she’s against it, he won’t do it. She says, okay… and he says, the investigation of Cyrus could put their office and staff in incredible danger, and he wants more security. Dante is looking for security work. How would she feel if Peter hired him? 

Outside, Dante sends a text. I’m in. Infiltrated Peter August’s organization.

Valentin tells Curtis he’d have no trouble taking Sasha to some other bar, as long as she doesn’t create more drama. He’s more concerned though, after talking to Curtis. Does Curtis know something Valentin would like to know? Curtis says he thinks Nina’s got it handled, and walks away.

Carly tells Jax, she knows it doesn’t make sense, but she can’t shake the feeling there’s something missing; something she’s supposed to remember. Something important. He says the best way to remember something is to think about something else. Think about this. He’s with her, and they’ll get through this together. They hug, and Carly thanks him. Nina and Sasha walk in, as Carly is telling Jax, he’s so great.

Tomorrow, Willow is looking for the next step, Nina says the only thing Carly is sorry about is being caught, Carly wonders what a nice girl like Sasha is doing with a face like that, and Cyrus tells Franco that he’ll buy the next round.

The Haves and The Have Nots

Wyatt begs Vinnie for his life, and Vinnie says, Wyatt wanted to die. Wyatt says, don’t do this, and Vinnie says, it’s done. Wyatt says, too much blood, and Vinnie says, know how much he lost? Wyatt apologizes, and says he’ll give Vinnie jewelry if Vinnie lets him go. Vinnie says, go where? and Wyatt says, Boston. Vinnie asks if Wyatt thinks jewelry can fix this. Wyatt says, Vinnie likes money, right? and Vinnie says that’s the problem with Wyatt. He thinks money can fix everything. Does he think it can fix Wyatt stabbing him? He’s dead. He’s dying. How does he like it? Wyatt says, sorry, and Vinnie says he has nothing for Wyatt’s sorry ass. Wyatt says, call his dad, and Vinnie says, die. Wyatt starts to pass out, and goes limp

Candace’s phone rings. It’s Mitch He says he’s been trying to call. Benny knows. She says, knows what? and Mitch says, he knows about Derrick. She asks, how? He says he doesn’t know, and she asks, who told him? Mitch doesn’t know that either, but says Benny is pissed. He came into the bar, and he’s even more mad because Mitch lied. Candace asked him to do this, but he doesn’t like it. She says she’ll talk to Benny. She’ll tell him that she asked Mitch to lie. Mitch says she can’t. Benny will wonder why they’re so close. She says, it’s okay, but he says he’s got it. He never told Benny that she’s the one who said it. She doesn’t have to worry about that. She thanks him, and says, sorry, but he says, he’s sorry; it’s stupid. She asks if he knows where Benny went. Does he have an address? He says he can get it, and she asks if he’ll help find Benny. He says, it’s only a matter of time. Benny is on this dude, and they have to hurry. She asks if he can help her, and he says he’ll see what he can do. She says, if he finds anything, let her know. They hang up, and Mitch leaves the Iron Bone.

Veronica’s phone rings, and security guy/thug Marco says he’s at her door. She tells him, come in, and says she’s tired of sitting around. He says she can move, and she asks if it’s safe. He says he’s tracking whoever’s tracking her. She can go about her day. She wonders how assured she is that she’s safe, and he says she hasn’t paid him yet. She asks where Jim is, and Marco says, still in the hospital. She says, and his wife? and Marco says, in jail. She says she means David, and he says David is between the hospital and home. Is there anything else she needs? She says, make sure she’s safe, and he says, that’s a given. She says, find out who’s trying to take her out, and he says he’s working on it. She tells him, she might want to go out, and he says he’ll be close. She says, this body is too pretty to have holes in it, and he says, that, he understands.

Hanna tells Al that she thinks she gets it. He says he knew she would, and she says, it’s late. They’ll be here soon. He asks if she wants him to stay, but she says she’ll handle it. He says he thinks she can, but if she can’t, call him. He’ll be glad to help. He tells her that she’s a beautiful woman, and he’d kick himself if he didn’t ask her out to dinner. She says she’s got a lot on her mind, and he says the pastor told him she’d say that. He said she’s turned down more men than she’s said yes to. She says she’s glad he’s watching, and Al says, Jesus is too. Hanna laughs, and says, amen. He says he thinks it’s great that she’s selective, and she says, very. He says he’d love to take her out to dinner, and she says, it’s like that, huh? He says, a guy has to try, and she tells him, she’d love go out with him, but give her a minute. She has a lot going on. He says he’s going stay on her butt, and she believes him. She thanks him for everything, and he says he’ll see her tomorrow. He wants to hear how it went. She suggests she call him and tell him, and he says he’ll be waiting.

There’s a knock at Justin’s door, and he asks who it is. It’s Veronica, the real queen. He asks what she wants, and Tanner asks, who the hell is that? Justin says, it’s no one. Veronica walks in, and asks if she’s interrupting something; something disgusting. Tanner asks, who is this? and Veronica says, that bitch’s fairy godmother, nodding toward Justin. Tanner says, what the hell? and she asks who he is. Tanner says, Justin’s brother, and she says, something created two of them? She tells Justin, she wants to know who the girls were who were in her pool. He and Jeffrey sent girls to her pool. Justin says he has no idea what Veronica is talking about, and asks what she’s going to do. She says, he’s not scared, is he? Justin says he didn’t do anything, and she says she believes him. Tanner again wonders who she is, and she says, she’s that bitch. That’s all he needs to know. She tells Justin to stop shaking in his panties; she believes him. Now thank her. He does, and she says, you’re welcome. She walks out, saying, see you ladies, and Tanner asks Justin, who the hell…? Veronica comes back, and says she’s Jeffrey Harrington’s mother. The young man Justin sexually assaulted in the back of hid police car. Tanner says, what? and she says, he didn’t know. That’s the kind of thing Justin is into. She leaves for real, and Tanner says, what the hell was that about? Justin says, she’s crazy. He can’t take this. Tanner says, tell him what the hell’s going on, and Justin says, okay.

Benny walks into Candace’s hotel room, and she says, hey. He says, don’t hey him. Did she tell Mitch? She asks, what’s going on? and he wants to see her phone. He wants to know if Mitch called her. She asks, what’s wrong with him? and he says, they lied to him. Does she know that dude raped their mother? She says, who told him that? and he says, Veronica. She asks how Veronica would know, and he says, she knows everything . Why did they lie to him? She says she didn’t want him to do anything crazy. Benny says he found Derrick, pulling into the Cryers as he was leaving. She asks what Benny was doing there, and he says, asking mommy. She tells him that he needs to stay away from there, and he says, why lie? She asks, what did he do? and he says, he hit Derrick’s bitch ass. He’s a coward; he wouldn’t get up and fight. She says, that was a long time ago, but he says, it still happened. She tells him, as bad as it was, she wouldn’t be here. Has he ever thought of that? He needs to try and let it go. He asks if she just let it go, and she says, it’s a work in progress. With mama and her. Hanna doesn’t want to see Derrick anymore, but she’s trying. He’d be surprised at the amount of things women have to let go to just get through this life. (Preach it, sister!) He says he wanted to break Derrick’s neck, and she asks, why didn’t he? He says he felt sorry for Derrick, but he should have. She says he did what he was supposed to, and he says he’s pissed her and Mitch. She says they did what was best for him. Get over it. Relax. Let it go. Please. He asks for a drink, and she says, they’re more than ten dollars. He sits on the bed, and says she’s got jokes now. She says, it’s okay, and he says, easy for her to say. Candace says, she’s his daughter.

Madison sits on the couch with Jeffrey, and says he can’t believe it. Do not do that again. Does Jeffrey like Colby? Jeffrey says, he’s fun, but Madison says, no. Does Jeffrey like him? Jeffrey says he likes that Colby is fearless. Madison isn’t jealous, is he? Madison says, Colby is a friend, and Jeffrey suggests he take Madison out to dinner. Madison says, why? and Jeffrey says, just get ready. Madison asks again, and Jeffrey says, they need to talk. Madison says, oh no, and Jeffrey says, it’s a good thing. Madison says, what about? and Jeffrey says, just them. Madison asks what Colby said, and Jeffrey says, Colby helped him see Madison better. Madison says it had nothing to do with seeing him naked, and Jeffrey says, it had everything to do with that. Madison says Jeffrey is buying, and gets up to get dressed, but Veronica walks in, holding a mask like you get from Home Depot. She looks at Jeffrey, and says, so this is where that girl keeps you. Madison tells her to get out of the apartment, and she asks, what kind of furniture is this? I thought you girls had better taste. Madison threatens to call the cops, and she says she’ll have Jeffrey arrested for trespassing. Madison says, she shot at him, and she says she’s not talking about bullet holes in the pool. She’s talking about the filth left behind by those things. Madison says he has a restraining order against her, but she doesn’t care; her husband has one too. He asks how she got in, and she says their wrists are too loose to lock the door. She asks if it was Madison’s idea to send those things to her house, and Jeffrey says it was his idea. He’s starting to get free. Remember what he did last time. She says she wants his bitch ass to do it again, and Madison says she needs to leave now. Get out. Veronica says he doesn’t scare her. He says he’ll remove her himself, and she says, try it, and he’ll see a side of leaving he’s never seen. She just wants to look around. She starts to put some surgical gloves on, saying, you can’t be too careful. Jeffrey says, get out, and Madison moves toward her. She says, don’t touch the $5000 dress, and Madison says he saw it on the sale rack for $85. She says of course he’d know where the ladies shop, and he says he can spot a fake from a mile away. He starts to move her along, and Colby comes in. He says, damn, and she says, there it is again. Colby says, it, and Madison says, Colby… Veronica asks what his full name is, and Colby says, Colby Jones Willis. She asks what he’s doing there, and he says he didn’t see her broom outside. He says Jeffrey needs to stand up to this wannabe. She wants to be rich, but she’s wearing knockoffs. He saw her dress on the sale rack for $85. I guess he and Madison go shopping together. He asks what this bitch is doing there, and Madison tells Veronica, please, just leave. Veronica says, so Jeffrey is living there. Colby suggests they give this dinosaur a show. He rubs against Madison, and says, if this bitch won’t leave, he’ll make her leave. Veronica says, she’s leaving. She got what she came for. Colby says he’s all about getting what he came for, and Veronica says, thank you, Colby Jones Willis, saying it with a lisp. She laughs as she walks out, repeating his name. When she’s gone, Colby says they need to sage this bitch. What the hell? Madison says he can’t believe her, and Colby says he needs a drink. He had one helluva date.

Alissa is on top of David, when he tells her, stop. She says she can do better, and he says, this is crazy; her here. She says, sorry; she gets it. He’s thinking about Erica. He says he’s thinking about a lot of things, and Alissa says, but mainly her, and he says, yeah. She asks if he’s talked to someone about it, like a psychiatrist. He asks how she knows about that, and he says she doesn’t, but she feels like it’s what rich people do. Maybe he should. He says, maybe she should, and she says she didn’t mean to upset him. He says, it’s not her, but don’t touch his back. He tells her, he knows she’s been through a lot, and she thanks him for saying that. Thanks for letting her tell him the truth. He asks where her phone is, and she gets it. He has her unlock it and sign in, and she gives it to him. He says she’s not asking him what he’s looking for, and he can go through everything. She tells him, go through anything he wants. She wants to be a kept girl by a good guy. He says she’s got the wrong guy, but she says they’ve already established that he’s a good guy. He gives her a new phone, and asks if she needs any of her contacts. She says she doesn’t need anything. He asks if she has it back up, and she says, no. He says, if she’s lying… and she says she’s not. She knows what he’s been through. She asks if there’s anything she can do, and he says, no. Be quiet. They lie on the bed, looking at each other.

Laura checks out the clothes Veronica gave her, and asks if Samuel doesn’t like any of this. He says he doesn’t like Veronica. He doesn’t trust this chick. Laura says she loves all of these things. She could get used to this. He says he knows, and she says, as long as he’s not sleeping with her. He wonders why she keeps saying that, and she says, sorry. She asks him to kiss her, and he tells her, take that crazy ass wig off. If he wants to sleep with a wig, he’ll take his ass over to her house. She goes into the bathroom, and he looks at his phone. Veronica sends a text, saying, call her if his wife isn’t around. He calls her, and she says she knew she’d get his attention. She wants him to come over tonight. He says he’s married, and she says she did some digging. Does he want to tell her about Regina? He says, it was a long time ago, and she says, her house, tonight. The little girl he married will never know, and she’ll show him what a real woman does. She asks if his wife is around, and he says, yes. She asks if his wife can hear him, and he says, no. She says, exciting, isn’t it? and hangs up. He says, damn.

Veronica’s doorbell rings, and she comes slowly down the stairs. She asks, who is it? Big surprise, it’s Samuel. She offers him a drink, but he says he told her, he doesn’t drink. She says he told her that he was faithful. He says, she was just a little… and she says, everyone needs a little side piece. It will be their little secret. She tells him to call her Veronica, and he says, Veronica, look… She asks if he doesn’t find her attractive, and he says he he doesn’t feel good about this. She says, come with her; she’ll make him feel good. He follows her upstairs. She asks him why they lied about their son; they don’t have kids. What are they up to? He says, nothing, but she says, yes they are, and she’s going to find out what it is. He asks what she’s up to, and she leads him to the bedroom. She lies across the bed, and says he wants to hustle old bitches. He says, what? and she says, that’s what he’s doing. She knows what he’s up to. He says he’s not up to anything, and she says, keep it up. Stay with that girl, doing petty crimes, or let her upgrade him. He doesn’t think he can, and she tells him close the door, have a drink. He closes the door, and pours from a decanter, drinking it down. She says, good boy. Now she’ll see what he can and can’t do. Take his clothes off. He takes off his shirt, and she says, pants. He takes those off, and asks, how’s that? She says, very nice, and he asks if she’s got condoms. She tells him, in the box; pick his color. He takes one, and she laughs, saying, so that’s the color he chose? She tells him to come over there. He does, and they get busy. The bed is covered with money, and Veronica remembers all of their interactions up until now.  

David looks at Alissa’s old phone, and he says she touched his back. He asks, who’s Nick? and she says, an old boyfriend. He asks why Nick texted her so much, and she says he knows why. What she just did to him? That will make him text. She asks if she can she talk to him about her house. He tells her, she said apartment, and she says, but he’s rich. He laughs, and says he’s not buying her a house. She says, yes he is, and he says, no. She tells him, one way or another, he is. He asks, what does that mean? and she says he’ll see. She puts on her dress, walks over to the door, and slams her arm in it. She screams, and runs off yelling, he raped me, and for someone to help her. Security guard Leo walks in, and she grabs him. She says, David raped her. Call the police. She acts hysterical, and runs out the door. David wonders if she’s lost her mind, and tells Leo, go get her. I think, poor David. Then I remember, he’s not really so nice.

A woman walking her dog sees Wyatt in a parked car. She screams, and calls 911. She tells them, there’s a dead man inside of a car.

💥 This was the season finale, but the new season starts in a month, premiering on November 24th.  Just when I think I have the non-seasonal seasons down…

🥱 Baby, It’s Late Outside…

Is it Friday yet? This week, also called the day before Halloween. Are we still having Halloween? The shame of it is the perfect storm of the holiday being on a Saturday and there being a full moon. Sometimes life just isn’t fair. Regardless, stay safe, stay inquisitive, and stay not thinking about what you’re trying to remember.

October 20, 2020 – Chase Starts His Own Investigation, Colby Is Full Of Surprises & Road

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Dante hears, complete the mission. He flashes back to aiming his gun at Lulu. He wakes up, and calls her name.

Lulu sits in Charlie’s, and sees Dustin through the window.

Carly tells Jax, she wishes she’d never gone after Nelle that night. She’s afraid… Outside the interrogation room, Nina flashes back to Valentin telling her, no doubt Jax has lied to and for Carly, and will again. With Jax, Carly comes first. Jax and Carly walk out, and Jax says he didn’t know Nina was coming to the station. She says there’s paperwork she has to sign, and asks if everything is okay. Jax says a detective from Pennsylvania wanted to talk about the night Nelle disappeared. Carly says she just wants to stop thinking about Nelle. The sooner Nelle is forgotten, the better.

Brook asks Valentin what they’re drinking to, and he says, nothing. He’s at a bar preparing to get drunk, and she’s in his proximity. That doesn’t mean they’re drinking together. She apologizes for judging him earlier.

On the phone, Chase says he knows why Brook’s not picking up. It wasn’t his place to tell her to work things out with her family, and he apologizes. He takes back his ultimatum. His couch is hers as long as she wants it. Call him. He sees Brando, and says, word on the street is, Brando is no longer a person of interest in the motorcycle crash. Brando says they told him, and Chase asks if they told him why.

Jordan tells Curtis, the guy from the Hanover PD was a showboat. He pushed for the investigation. Curtis says, probably because he wants another shot at a Corinthos. She says, he strongly implied Sonny was covering up, but the only criminal pressuring anyone, is Cyrus. 

Willow says Michael can go first if he wants, and he says he was the one who pressured her. She says whatever decision they come to, she wanted marry him. He says, to save Wiley from Nelle. They did that, and Nelle isn’t a factor anymore. They have no reason to stay married. Willow says, unless they want to.

Sonny meets Sam at the MetroCourt. He says she told him it was important, and she says she needs his help.

Michael asks if Willow wants to stay married, and she says she thought he was going first. He says he enjoys sharing his life with her, and parenting Wiley together, all the family moments. He enjoys being around her. She’s interesting, quirky, and gives great advice. She says he’s the one who gives good advice, and he says he’s good with other people, but hopeless at figuring out his own life. She’s everything he could ever want. He’d be an idiot to give it up, except they deserve more than just companionship and good conversation. They deserve love.

Dante gets out of bed, and takes some medication, not bothering with water. We see marks on his back like he’s been whipped.

Dustin thanks Lulu for meeting him, and she asks how he is. He says, until he saw her with his own eyes, he was worried. Things felt tense when he left her with Dante. It was tough, leaving the woman he loves alone with the husband who left her, who she still loves.

Valentin says he thought Brook despised him, and she says she’s reconsidered. Her dad admitted he should have never thrown her out, but that’s his problem, not hers. Valentin asks, why the change of heart?

Chase says, the crash resulted from a defective stabilizer that Brando installed, and Brando says they covered that question before; the case is closed. Chase says, the manufacturer said they’d never had a problem with that part. Why was Jason’s bike the exception? Brando says he has no idea, and Chase asks if he has any idea why the case was closed. He wonders if someone intervened with the PCPD or city hall. Brando says he’d like to get started with his workout, and Chase says don’t let him interfere.  

Sam tells Sonny, it’s about her mother, and Sonny says it seems like Alexis is off, like she’s trying to avoid him. Sam says, she’s drinking again. She’s not going behind Alexis’s back in telling him. Alexis claims she’s an adult, can choose how she lives, and chooses to drink. Sonny says he’s sorry, and she says, her too. She doesn’t want to enable Alexis. She’s been pushed to the point where she doesn’t care; she’s angry at the world. Sonny says, that’s accurate. He’s knows since he’s been there. She says, that’s why she called. In his experience, how do you find a way out? He says he had help. He hadn’t wanted it, but for the people he loves, he has to live the best life he can. Alexis will get there eventually. She’s too smart not to.

Nina asks if Jax has to talk to the detective, but he says his statement was requested. That’s why Jordan called, to see if he wanted to add anything. Nina says, does he? and he says, no, but he has to sign the document, which is why he’s waiting. Carly says she’s sorry Jax is still getting dragged in. Jax says he started the vendetta, and should get some of the fallout. Carly says she has to meet Sonny. She hopes Jax doesn’t get kept long. After Carly leaves, Jax asks Nina if the paperwork has to do with Nelle’s burial. She says it does, but she thought it best not to talk about it in front of Carly. He says, Carly will find out sooner or later. She may as well hear it from Nina.

Brook says Valentin is a strategist. He likes to move people like pieces on a chessboard. It’s not an admirable quality, but he’s not like her father. He’s not a hypocrite. He says plenty of people would say otherwise, his daughter’s mother being one of them. Brook says, Lulu is the queen of double standards. She puts people into two groups. Those she approves of, which aren’t many, and those of them who are mere mortals and can’t possibly measure up. He says he couldn’t agree more.

Michael tells Willow, she said she was in love with Chase, and probably always will be. Willow says they were still raw from the breakup. To be honest, she was in freefall, and couldn’t stop thinking about how happy she and Chase had been. He says she can have that again. Maybe not with Chase, but with someone else who will make her heart race. He can’t imagine life without her, but she’ll never have that if she’s married to him. She says, what about him? Does he think there’s someone out there for him?

Jordan tells Jax, the paperwork is ready, and he asks Nina if she wants to wait. She says, of course (🍷), and Curtis walks in. He asks Nina if she’s okay, and she says she’s fine, and thanks him for caring. He says, always, and she says she’s been debating. She thinks she needs to hire the most fabulous P.I. in the world. He says his plate is full, but she says, it’s super simple. She has a name and an occupation in the last five years. He asks who it is, and why she wants to find them. She says, Phyllis Caulfield. She’s a nurse, and Nina thinks Phyllis might have information on her child.  

Sonny sees Diane having a drink, and says she looks like she needs it. She says, his wife is the most difficult client she has. He ask if there was trouble at the police station, and she says, Carly wasn’t arrested, so there’s that. He tells her, stop the dramatics and tell him what happened, and she says, the autopsy states Nelle died from a traumatic fall. She went bouncing down the cliff, and was dead before she hit the river. There was a cliff near where Carly admitted finding Nelle, and the detective thinks Carly pushed her. 

In the elevator, Carly flashes back to Diane says, never, under any circumstances comment on her feelings. Feelings lead to motives, and motives lead to convictions. She believes Carly didn’t push Nelle off the cliff, but the detective doesn’t. Carly gets out, and sees Diane and Sonny at the bar, but keeps walking. Diane tells Sonny, Carly didn’t push Nelle off the cliff, even if Carly hates her. In the hallway, Carly flashes back to Nelle falling, and Sam startles her. Sam asks if she’s okay.   

Dustin asks Lulu how it went with Dante, and she says, it was difficult. They both said a lot of things, and they weren’t said well. She told Dante when he left that she didn’t agree, and didn’t want to end the marriage. When she received the divorce papers, she was completely blindsided. Dustin says if she needs to give it another try, he understands, and is ready to let her go.

Dante hears Willow and Michael talking. Michael says his track record is awful, but Willow says he’ll never know until he tries. He says, neither will she, and she asks what he’s saying. He says, the longer this goes on, the more comfortable they’ll get, and the harder it will be to end it. So if they’re going to end it, they have to do it now. Dante wanders to the front door, and looks outside. Michael comes out, obviously surprised to see Dante. He hurries to his brother, and they hug.  

Brooke says, Valentin has been co-parenting with Lulu. He took over ELQ; he can take over custody. He says he and Lulu have both had their days in court, but he realized he was doing more harm good for Charlotte, so he stopped. She says, just like that? and he says, just like that. Their reasons for wanting full custody were the same; they love Charlotte. His past does pose a danger to her, but not as dangerous as becoming like him.

Curtis tells Jordan that Nina offered him a job. It’s straightforward, but he’s not sure he can take it. He’d be tracking another lead to her child. He’d have to find a woman with no effort, but it seems too easy. It seems legit, but he doesn’t want to bring another disappointment to Nina. Chase asks if he can talk to Jordan, and she steps aside with him. He says, it’s about the Jason Morgan crash, and she says, the case has been closed. He says he thinks it’s premature. Obviously Brando is hiding something. She says she’s going to stop him from going further down this rabbit hole. There are plenty of cases that need solving. This is not one of them. She tells him, the case is closed, and walks away.

Brando punches the heavy bag, and flashes back to Sonny telling him, if Cyrus offers him a job, take it. Cyrus walks in, and says Brando is dropping his left shoulder. He’s glad Brando agreed to a meeting, and Brando says, no offense, but why at a place Sonny owns? Cyrus says he and Sonny have a truce. There’s no reason for him to avoid Sonny’s places of business, or for Sonny to avoid General Hospital. If Brando works for him, what if Sonny objects? Brando says, Sonny can object all he wants, but can’t tell him what to do. Cyrus says, glad to hear that, and Brando says he has an answer for him.

In the elevator, Nina tells Jax, she’s still not sure, and he says she doesn’t have to talk to Carly. They can go to his place. He can text Sam that he can’t make it. She says, no, have his meeting. She has to figure out what, if anything, to tell Carly.

Carly tells Sam, she knows she shouldn’t let it bother her, but the detective was clearly on edge. Sam says, Nelle has caused enough grief. Why can’t they close the case? Carly says, that’s how she feels; it’s ridiculous. Jax and Nina come along, and Jax says he has Aurora business to discuss with Sam. They go to a table, and Nina asks Carly if she has a moment. There’s something she’d like to discuss with her.

Sonny asks if Diane thinks Carly will be charged with murder. Diane says, the detective would like to charge her, if he could prove Carly shoved Nelle off the cliff, which he can’t. There are no witnesses, there’s no material evidence, and nothing to prove Nelle didn’t stumble in the dark and fall off the cliff. He asks what the problem is, and Diane says, nothing, except Carly herself.

Carly asks what Nina wants to talk about, and Nina says, Nelle. She’s decided to give Nelle a proper burial.

Dante tells Michael, by the time he got to the church, the funeral was over, but Sonny was still there. Michael is sure Sonny must be glad Dante is back; it will make Mike’s loss more bearable. Those last days were rough, but meaningful. They said what they needed to say, and when Mike died Sonny and his dad were at peace. Dante is grateful Michael was there; he’s a good brother for stepping up. Michael introduces Willow, and Dante says he’d ask if she makes Michael happy, but he can see it written on Michael’s face.   

Valentin says, his general feeling is that the end justifies the means. He’ll lie, cheat, steal, and worse, to get what he wants. She says, other than that, he’s a nice guy. He says he won’t actively seek to destroy things, and tries not to make enemies, but he didn’t consider what he might be doing to his daughter. Brook says his daughter wants to be like him; she gets it. She felt that way about her dad. Sometimes she still does. That makes it harder, knowing she’s disappointed him.

Jordan tells Curtis, if she’s not careful, Chase is going to figure out how she’s compromised. He wanted to talk about Jason’s crash. He doesn’t buy that it was an accident.

On the phone, Chase asks for the complete file; everything in the case about the accident. He knows it’s closed, but he got stuck doing the write-up. Send every test they ran. He owes them one. He gets a call from the gym, and finds out he left his wallet there. He jets.  

Cyrus tells Brando, he needs a driver to take him where he wants to go, and provide security and protection when he gets there. Brando says he can do that. Cyrus says there’s opportunity for advancement, and Brando asks, what’s the downside? Cyrus asks what he means, and Brando says he’ll be putting himself between Cyrus and a bullet. How many people want Cyrus dead? Cyrus says he doesn’t think anyone is actively trying to kill him at the moment, but the situation could change. He needs to find someone; if not Brando, someone else. Brando needs to make a decision. If he’s going to take the job, he starts tomorrow.

Sam sits with Jax, and he reminds her that they’d discussed her taking a more active role in Aurora, but she says she’s still not ready. He says the lack of permanent leadership is hurting her half of the company. Has she considered selling? She says she can’t. It’s Scout’s inheritance, and she wants it to be there when Scout gets older. He says, understood, and she says, what about him? but he says he can’t take on both divisions.

Diane tells Sonny, Detective DeLeon is convinced Carly is guilty, mostly because of her last name. Sonny says, he wants to take down a Corinthos, and she says, the detective would be delighted to charge Sonny with Nelle’s murder, but he was miles away at the time. He says Diane should have protected Carly; that’s what he pays her for. She says she did. She shut down every avenue of inquiry, including Carly’s fight on stairs with Nelle. Sonny asks why she brought it up, and she says the detective did, citing a parallel. Sonny says, it should have ended there, and Diane says, that was her legal strategy. Carly needed to finish, so they can claim she cooperated fully, but then the detective asked if Carly thought Nelle posed a threat to her family. Carly replied that Nelle was twisted and evil, and she was relieved Nelle was dead.

Carly says she’s not sure she understands, and Nina says, the police offered Nelle’s body to Julian, but he refused. He wanted her buried in Potter’s Field. She couldn’t let that happen, so she got a plot at Woodlawn. Carly says, Mike and Morgan are buried there. So is Willow’s poor little baby that Nelle switched. Nina says, their plots are on the other side of the cemetery, and Carly asks if that’s supposed to make it okay. Nina says she knows Carly is upset, but think about Nelle’s son. Doesn’t she think it will help Wiley to visit a grave with a headstone, and have a tangible reminder of his biological mother? Carly says, no. She thinks it will help Nina.   

Brook tells Valentin, everyone keeps asking why she doesn’t go home, instead of camping on Chase’s couch. The truth is, she could. Valentin says she couldn’t go home now. And swallow that gorgeous pride? It would be admitting she can’t make it on her own. She says even if she apologized, her father would still treat her like she’d done wrong. He says, that’s an understatement. If she goes home, it would be on their terms, and she’d never give them the satisfaction. She asks how he knows, and he says he’d do the same thing.

Lulu asks if Dustin is breaking up with her. He says she and Dante have history; they don’t. It makes sense that she’d want to try again, for herself and the kids. So he’ll step back and make things easier. She says things would be harder without him.

Dante says, so Michael and Willow teamed up to fight Nelle for custody, and Michael says, the judge’s decision had a lot to do with Willow. Willow says he’s giving her too much credit. Dante asks what it feels like, marrying into the two most dysfunctional families in Port Charles? Willow says, it’s been wonderful. She’s going to miss it. Dante looks questioningly at them, and Michael says they’ve decided to end the marriage.   

Jordan tells Curtis, Chase is starting to put the pieces together, and is going to figure out someone powerful is pulling the strings. He’ll know it’s not Sonny. How long until he digs deep enough? Every favor she’s done for Cyrus is waiting to be uncovered. He asks what about the file Cyrus asked for, and she says, it’s nothing good, she’s sure.

Jax tells Sam, he’s not comfortable running the other half of Aurora unless he owns it. She says she’ll have to hire someone, and he says he can’t help with that, but he can make a few calls. She says she thinks she has someone in mind.

Sonny asks Diane how bad the damage is, and she says, it works in Carly’s favor that she admitted struggling with Nelle. It will explain any trace amounts of her DNA. He asks, what about the detective wanting to charge Carly? and Diane says, with what? All the evidence points to an accident. If Carly just keeps her mouth shut from here on in, she’s home free. He says, nice work. Diane earned her money today. Diane laughs and takes a drink.

Carly says, for years, Nelle tormented her family. For some reason, Nina identifies with Nelle, and she doesn’t believe Nina is doing this for Wiley. She thinks Nina is doing it to make herself feel better. She tells Nina, get some therapy, but don’t polish Nelle’s reputation. There’s nothing she can do for Nelle; she’s dead. Why not help the living? Help Wiley. Let them move on with their lives. Carly gets up and walks away.  

Michael tells Dante, they got married to improve his chances for custody. Nelle is gone now, and Willow agreed to adopt Wiley. There’s no reason for them to stay married. Willow says she’s enjoyed being Michael’s wife, and being part of both families, but the situation has changed. Dante says he just got there, so what does he know, but they seem happy, and genuinely compatible. It’s a rare thing, but they know what’s best for them. He asks what the next step is, and Michael says neither one of them want a divorce. Willow says, they have no grounds, and Michael says, they decided on an annulment. Dante says, they don’t just happen overnight. They can take a long time. His Uncle Vinnie’s took almost a year. Michael says neither one of them is in a big hurry.

Lulu tells Dustin, the last thing she expected was to open the door and see Dante. It will be an adjustment having him back. She’ll have to reevaluate, and make room in her life for him, but it doesn’t mean she wants to let Dustin go. He says he wants to make it okay for her, and she says, it is. Dante wanted to end the marriage, and told her to move on, and she did. She wants Dustin to stay where he is. In her home and life, like they planned. He hugs her.

Jax asks Nina how it went with Carly, and she says, not great. Carly thinks she identifies with Nelle, and is paying for Nelle’s burial to feel better about herself. He says he’s sorry, and she says, but he’s not surprised. Does he agree? He says he thinks she’s giving Nelle a proper burial because she honestly cares, but he agrees her care is misplaced.

Carly tells Sonny, she saw Diane leaving. Did Diane tell him that she’s double-charging her? Sonny tells her, Diane also said Carly told the detective that she was relieved Nelle was dead. She says she is, but she’d be more relieved if Nelle was in an unmarked grave. Nina has other plans, and Nelle is going to be buried at Woodlawn. Sonny says, what? and Carly says, Nina insisted Wiley would need a place to visit his mom’s grave. If she didn’t know better, she’d swear Nelle orchestrated it herself.

Sam calls Michael, and he asks if everything is okay. She says it is, but she could use his help. She asks if he has time to meet tomorrow.

Jordan tells Curtis, the file is more than four years old and heavily redacted. He asks what the crime is, and she says, murder. Back in the day, it must have been important to someone to minimize exposure. He wonders why Cyrus would care, and she says she intends to find out. He says he thinks it might have something to do with the hospital and whatever Cyrus’s agenda is.

Cyrus suggests Brando notify Sonny, so it’s out in the open. Brando says, understood, and Cyrus says if Brando happens to hear anything of interest, he expects to be told. He likes to stay informed. Brando says Sonny treats him like a poor relation, and Jason thinks he sabotaged the bike. They don’t tell him anything, so if that’s the real reason Cyrus hired him, he should call it off. Cyrus says he hired Brando to drive him. He expects Brando to be there at 8 am. Welcome aboard. They shake hands, and Chase sees them.   

Brook tells Valentin, they’ve been running in circles, trying to convince everyone they’re the person everyone wants them to be, instead of who they are. He asks who she is, and she says, a singer who can’t sing. Who is he? He says, a lover who can’t be with the one he loves. She says, poor us, and he says, poor, poor us. She grabs his tie, pulling him closer, and they kiss.

Tomorrow, Nikolas tells Elizabeth that things didn’t go as planned, Jax says he can’t participate, and Valentin tells Brook that he doesn’t regret last night.

The Haves and The Have Nots

Jeffrey tells Colby to get out of the pool. Colby says, if she’s calling the police, they have time. Jeffrey says, she’s not calling the police; she’s getting her gun. Trevor (or Terry) says they’re not getting shot for him, and they both get out. Colby says they’re such wusses, and Jeffrey tells him, get out. Colby says it was Jeffrey’s idea, but Jeffrey says, no it wasn’t. Colby tells him, the water is so warm, and Jeffrey says, she will shoot him and get off. Colby says, she can’t do that, and floats around. Jeffrey says get his ass out of the pool, and Colby says she can kiss his ass. Relax. Jeffrey says he doesn’t need to relax. He knows her. Get out. Colby says, okay, but continues to drift around. Veronica tells Samuel, if he hears gunshots, don’t be alarmed. And if he is alarmed, wait six minutes to call the police. He asks if it’s about the guys in pool. Let him talk to them. She asks if he goes that way too, and he says, no, but he’s not interested in calling the police. She tells him to get out of her way.

Colby tells Jeffrey, stand up to this bitch. Veronica comes out, and asks if this was Jeffrey’s idea. Colby says, sure was, bitch – and his. Sam tells Colby to get out, but Veronica says, let it stay. Colby says, it? and she says, he’s not a boy, not a girl, he’s in the middle – an it. Colby says she’s like her own definition. Not old, not young, all used up, washed up, and run through – an it. Sam tells him again to get out of the pool, but Colby says he wants to piss rainbows in it. Veronica says, let it stay, and starts to shoot. Sam grabs her, and she keeps shooting, but he keeps her from shooting at Colby. Jeffrey tells Colby, hurry up, and Colby scrambles out and runs. Sam tells Veronica, it’s okay, and continues to hold her arms. She asks why he’s holding her. She can’t stand for a man to overpower her. He says, sorry, and she says she was going to kill that son of a bitch. Sam says, damn. She’d have made him clean it up too. He kisses her, and tells her that she’s sexy. They kiss some more, and he backs away.

David pulls up to his house, and sees Alissa. He tells his guard, what the hell? and Alissa says she’s there to talk to him. He says he’s not in the mood, but she says, please. He says, what? and she says, inside, please. The guard says he checked her out; she’s clean. David says, come on, and they go in. He asks again, what? She says she thinks she’s gone about this all wrong, and he says she did. She says she means she should have just slit her tire, and waited for him to help. That’s what Erica did; she staged the whole thing. He says he knows that now, and she says she should have decided to just tell him that she wants to be kept. He could have her body any way he wants. She’ll let him do whatever, whenever. She just wants a nice apartment and to get out of the game. David says, that’s it? She says it like it’s nothing. She says she doesn’t want to insult him, and he says, she has, over and over. She tells him, trust her; it’s all she wants. He says, whenever someone says, trust me, he doesn’t. (I hear that.) She asks if he ran her. He should, since he doesn’t remember her. He asks why he would, and she says she came before him, when he was on the bench. She was nine. He says he saw a lot of people when he was a judge. She says her father was raping her and her sister, and killed their mother. David thinks back, and he says she asked him where she was going to go after they put her father away for life. Alissa says, he remembers, and he says he often wondered what happened to her. She says, here she is. When she was working with Erica, she knew he was a good man. He asks what happened to her sister, and Alissa says, she died of a drug overdose. He says, sorry, and she says her first foster parents were the worst. She’s sorry she’s so wild and crazy, but here are her labs. She hands him some paperwork, and says she’s disease free, but if he sleeps with another woman, he has to tell her. She uses condoms, and doesn’t exchange bodily fluids, but he can have her any way he likes. He says she should put more value on herself, and she says she knows what she’s worth. He asks how much Candace is getting, but she says she’s had no contact with Candace for as long as she can remember. He says she’s lying, but she says, that’s something she won’t do. He says she should leave, and she says, after he makes love to her. She starts taking off her clothes, and tells him, she loves sex. He tells her, stop, and she says, don’t make her beg, and he lets her not stop.   

Hanna and Al go over Kathryn’s paperwork, and Al asks if Hannah understands. She says, she got the first part, but the other part is complicated. He says that’s why people hire people like him to stay on top of the changes. He tells her not to be so hard on herself. She says she has to learn. Her boss put her in charge because she trusts her. He tells her, don’t expect to be an accountant in one day. She doesn’t expect to be able to do all this, does she? Hanna says, no, and he tells her to take the pressure off herself. She says he doesn’t get it. She can’t. She’s worked her whole life. She likes to work. She started as a maid, and she was never ashamed of being one. She’s a caregiver, and loves being of service. Kathryn trusts her and has given her a huge responsibility. This was her life, her family lineage, her legacy now. She’s got to honor that, so she has to get this. He says he admires that; it’s who she is. She says she knows a lot of people who are like that, and he says she doesn’t get it. Kathryn gave her power over everything. She could put it in her name. Hanna says that wouldn’t cross her mind, and he says, that’s why he admires her. She says, it’s called integrity. He says her eyes are beautiful, and she says, thank you, but can they get back to what they were doing? Talk to her about section 2, title 9. He says she wants to go for the big stuff. She says, show her all of it, and he says he’s impressed with her.

Jeffrey and the others go back to Madison’s apartment. Colby says he’s still crazy and adventurous, and Jeffrey says, he’s drunk. Terry (or Trevor) says, that was insane. Colby says too bad he wasn’t down for it, and he says he’s down for living. She shot at him. Colby says, he lived. He tells Jeffrey, he used to be fun, and one of the T’s says, she shot a hole in her pool. Colby says, she wasn’t serious, and Jeffrey says, yes, she was. Trevor and Terry decide it’s time to go. Too much excitement. They leave, and Colby says, they’re so boring. He asks if Jeffrey wants a drink, but Jeffrey thinks Colby has had enough. Colby asks if Jeffrey wants him to walk a straight line. He doesn’t do drugs, and drinks a little. He gets it. Jeffrey thinks if he gets intoxicated on some level, he’ll be bold himself. That’s why he didn’t jump in the pool. Jeffrey says, it was a bad idea, and Colby says, it was his idea. Jeffrey says, he knows, but… Colby says, no buts. Does he know why Colby wanted him to jump into the pool buck naked? The pool represents the world, the water represents what Jeffrey fears. Being naked represents vulnerability, and jumping in is saying, this is him. Instead, Jeffrey operated in fear. Jeffrey says, she shot him, and Colby says, shot at him. What he’s saying is, when you live your life fully, people always take shots at you. Succumb. Jeffrey says he understands, and Colby says he knows Jeffrey does. He went to school for this sh*t. Madison comes home, and says, oh hell. Colby says, what? and Madison asks what he missed. Jeffrey says, tell him, but Colby lies down with his head in Jeffrey’s lap, and says he needs a nap. Jeffrey says, they went to his mom’s, and Colby says, tell him how she almost ended a bitch. Tell Madison the two of them need to go out and talk about when Jeffrey’s dad walked in on them, and how he’s worried that Madison is only attracted to his body. Sh*t they should have talked about at the beginning of the relationship. Colby’s phone rings, and he says he needs to make a run. Madison says, booty call? and Colby says, maybe. He asks where he can take it, and Madison says, the bedroom. Madison sits next to Jeffrey, and asks, what happened? Jeffrey says, they went to his mom’s house, because Madison told Colby too much. Madison says Colby is pretty much his only friend, and he’s kind of amazing. Jeffrey says Colby kind of almost died, and Madison says, what happened?

In the bedroom, Colby tells someone, it’s $250 for a half hour, like his online ad says. Text him the address, and he’ll be right there. He only plays it safe. Yes, he has condoms. He’ll see them soon.

Veronica’s doorbell rings. A dude comes in, and says she wanted to see him. She says he’s been working for Mrs. Cryer; she knows he’s her gigolo. She knows he’s ex-military, and French. He was there on a visa, and married to get citizenship. He’s a mercenary, and did things Kathryn needed done. She tells him that her husband is having her followed. He hired someone, and she needs to take care of it. He says, if he was that kind of person, what would she pay? She says, if he was, she would start at $5000. He says, that’s low, and she says, she told him start. If he wasn’t in the sack with Kathryn, she’d give him a better price. He should know, Kathryn’s in jail, so whatever was going on, it’s over. He says, in jail for what? and she says, murder. He really should read the English newspapers. He’s American now. He says, and she’s a bitch. He doesn’t like bitches. She asks if he’s ever tried one. He declines her offer, and she says, 10. He says he’ll think about it, and she says, don’t think too long. She was told whoever’s following her is foreign, and she needs a foreigner to take care of it. He says, make it 15, and she says, for that, he should be rubbing her back. He says, when he’s done, she’ll be the one rubbing his back. She says, deal, and he says he’ll be in touch. He leaves, and she smiles.

David visits Jim in the hospital, and says, the car wasn’t at the loft. Let him use the locator. Jim says he’ll have to give David his password, and David says he knows everything else. Jim looks at his phone, and says, the car is… where is that? David looks, and says, the police station down the street. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Maybe they have Wyatt in custody. Jim says, they know he’s safe, and David says, as safe as he can be in jail. He’ll talk to Carmen, and she what she knows. Jim says he’s going batsh*t crazy, and David says he’s got to relax. Jim says David sounds like his mother. David tells Jim, text him the link for he app, and leaves. Jim says if David was really a friend, he’d go to the app store and download it. He taps his phone, and says, oh. That’s a whole other app.

On the phone, Veronica says, Laura Wilson and Samuel Wilson. She needs to know everything there is to know. They’re up to something, and she wants to know what it is. She wants to be one step ahead of them. She wants a full background check, and wants everything as soon as – really that soon? She says, great, thank you. She looks on her phone at Samuel’s picture and bio.

David goes into the station, and tells the desk sergeant, Judge David Harrington would like to see Carmen Davis. The sergeant makes a call, and says she’ll be out in a second. Carmen comes out, and asks what brings him to see her, of all people? He says he needs a favor. She says she can’t let him see Kathryn, or Wyatt. He asks if Wyatt is there, and she says she can’t tell him. The Chief and DA are on something in the case, and she shouldn’t even be talking to him. He says, they go way back. Tell him what’s going on. She says she resents him coming in after not talking to her for years. He says she knows how Veronica is; he was protecting her. She says he wasn’t, and she’s afraid she can’t give him any information. Sorry. Why doesn’t he call one of his friends who’s still on the bench. He says they’re pariahs in this town, and she says, my, how the mighty have fallen. He tells her, don’t count him out, and she says she never does. She did count their relationship out. Don’t call her again. Next time she might not be so nice. She leaves, and he asks the desk sergeant what the hell he’s staring at.

Sam tells Veronica, it’s all fixed, and she asks how much she owes him. He says, nothing, but she says it’s dark out there, and he’s been out there a long while. He says he wanted to make sure everything was done right. He takes a lot of pride in his work. She says he takes a lot of pride in working out. How often does he go to the gym? He says he and his wife go every day, and asks if she’s going to look at the camera to make sure it’s fixed. The wire was sliced. She asks if he’s sure it wasn’t wear and tear, but he says, it was cut. Does she know anyone who would do that? She says she has a lot of enemies. He says he finds that hard to believe, but she says, don’t; it’s true. He says she’s such a nice woman, and she says, keep it up. Flattery will get him everywhere. He says he has to get back; he’s making dinner. She ask what he likes to cook, and he says, Laura’s favorites. She gives him a bottle of wine, and says for them to enjoy with dinner; a $1200 bottle. He says he couldn’t. Laura will ask way too many questions. She’ll want to know why Veronica gave it to him. Veronica says she wanted him to enjoy himself; she’s possessive. He says he likes to keep the questions to a minimum. She asks if he’s sure she can’t pay him, but he says he has to go. Rest assured, he doesn’t remember anything about what happened. He leaves, and she guesses she’ll have to drink it her own damn self.  

Justin flashes back over his time with Jeffrey, as he takes the pictures of Jeffrey off the wall, and throws them away. There’s a knock at the door. It’s Colby, who asks, is he Sam? Justin says he is, and Colby asks where he wants to do this. Justin asks if they can talk first, and Colby says, it’s his dime. Justin sits, and asks how often Colby does this. Colby says, as often as he needs to. Justin says, how often? and Colby says he thought he was there to have a good time. He asks how often Justin does this, and Justin says, never. Colby says he’s in luck. Justin is cute, even with the bruises. Justin says Colby’s ad said masculine, and Colby says, he’s whatever Justin’s fantasy is, calling Justin daddy. Justin says he thinks Colby should leave, and Colby says Justin needs to pay him. Justin says Colby was there for two seconds. He’s not paying sh*t. Colby says, then they have a problem. He can do anything and everything Justin needs him to do. Tanner walks in.  

Veronica’s doorbell rings again, and she says she knew it was him. She pulls in a kind of old guy, and calls him judge. He says, it’s late, and she says, it’s an emergency. He says he was hoping it was. If it’s about Kathryn, he can’t help; no one will. She says, it’s not about Kathryn. It’s about Kathryn’s husband. He has two kids by their maid, and he hasn’t paid support in many years. She has the documents to prove it. She hands him a folder, and he says she knows he hates that bastard. What does she need? Veronica says, $2000 by tomorrow, and he asks if that’s all she wants. She says, unless he wants to give her more, and the judge says, he does, but they’ll start here. He’ll give Jim 24-hours, and sign a warrant. He asks if she’d like to deliver the news personally, and she says she’d like nothing more. He says, it’s good see her, and leers at her. He asks if she’s sure she doesn’t want to… for old times’ sake. She asks how his pacemaker is holding up, and he says, it wouldn’t be. He tells her that she’s as sexy as ever, but she’s right. He leaves, and she’s like, yuk. She says she needs a shower, and calls Celine, leaving a message. She says she has great news. They’re going see Jim in person. They’ll talk later. She trots upstairs, presumably to take a shower.

Tanner says he knew he couldn’t trust Justin. Colby says he didn’t know Justin had a lover. He’ll just go. Tanner says he’s not going nowhere. What are they doing? Justin says, nothing, and Tanner asks who Colby is, and what he’s doing there. Colby says he’s there to meet a friend, and Tanner asks how he knows Justin. Colby says they go to the same gym, and Tanner asks, what gym? Colby says the one Justin goes to. What’s with the questions? Is he a cop? Tanner says he is, and Colby asks, what division? Tanner says, the bomb squad. He’s the one asking the questions. Colby says, clearly, they have things to work out. He’ll let them do that. Tanner says he’s a prostitute, and Colby says, excuse me? Tanner says he saw the text chain. Justin says Tanner cloned his phone? and Tanner says he can’t trust Justin to do the right thing. They’re not going anywhere. He calls them queers, and Colby says, this is going in the wrong direction. He’s excusing himself. Tanner stops him, and says he thinks he’ll break Colby’s face first, but Colby says, first of all, his face is his fortune. And he doesn’t think Tanner wants to do that. Tanner asks, why the hell not? and Colby says he’s not your average bear. Then proceeds to totally kick Tanners ass, Tanner ending up on the floor against the wall. Colby says I’m a former marine, bitch. Don’t let being gay fool him. He’s all man. He says he’s glad he wasn’t some kid they took advantage of. Where’s his money? Tanner says, don’t give it to him, and Colby asks if he’ll have to mess up his makeup even more. Justin hands him the money, and he says, thank you, boo.

At the Iron Bone, Vinnie is on the phone. He says, she still won’t budge. He calls Mama Rose, and says, the Cryer lady said no deal… Okay… Yes, ma’am. He’ll make it look like an accident. He’s got it. He chugs the rest of his beer, and says, let’s go. His three guys follow him.   

They go downstairs, where Wyatt sits in the dark. Vinnie pulls a chair over, and tells him to sit. He wants to tell him something. The guys surround him, and Vinnie says he wants to see his wrists. He tells the guys, take the bandages off. Wyatt says, it hurts, and Vinnie says, those are scratches. Give him the knife. Wyatt says, for what? and Vinnie’s guys hold him. Vinnie asks if he wants to die, and Wyatt says, no. Vinnie says he’s going to, and Wyatt says, what about the money? Vinnie says his mom didn’t pay a dime. Wyatt says, she said that? and Vinnie says, yep. She cut him, so he’s going to cut Wyatt. Wyatt begs him to wait; he’s sorry. Vinnie says, hold his arm, and tells Wyatt, relax. Remember when Wyatt cut him? Wyatt says he didn’t mean too, and Vinnie cuts his wrist. Wyatt says, it’s too much blood. He’s going to die. Vinnie says, know how much blood he lost when Wyatt cut him? Wyatt says he’s sorry, and Vinnie cuts the other wrist. He says when Wyatt passes out, leave him on the Cryer lawn. Wyatt left him to die, so one thing for another. Wyatt says, too much blood…

Next time – the finale – Mitch tells Candace that Benny knows about Derrick, Alissa tells David that he’s buying her a house, Veronica pays a visit to Justin, and Veronica tells Sam to let her upgrade him. There will also be a special announcement for loyal fans. I have no clue what that might be.

🧙🏽‍♂️ Making myself disappear…

This week is going to be quite the magic act, as well as doing some acrobatics. Tomorrow is a peek at the OC and a cup of tea, but for now, stay safe, stay surprising yourself, and stay away from the Iron Bone. Nothing good seems to happen there.

October 13, 2020 – Sasha Fumbles the Pitch, Veronica’s Pool Is Invaded & Sky Song

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Finn sees Anna and says, that’s not the face of a woman who wants to be planning a wedding. She says she’s enjoying planning the wedding, but they have to discuss her. He asks if it has something to do with Jackie being in town. She says she’s interested in learning more about Jackie, but it’s about her sister. Apparently, Alex tried to have her killed.

In the doctor’s office, Peter says Maxie is quiet. She says he is too, and he asks if he’s less of a man for being worried as to why Dr. Navarro summoned them there to discuss the genetic testing. She says he’s more of a man for admitting it. She’s worried too. What if something is wrong? He tells her, they can’t think like that, but she says they are thinking like that. He suggests they think about how excited she is about Deception’s big pitch meeting today. She says she’s sure Lucy is excited to handle it on her own. She has a lot to prove, since she was the one who opened the door to Cyrus taking over the hospital. Britt comes in, and says, poor Mr. Renault. Everyone is always so down on him. But if he hadn’t taken over, she wouldn’t be there to cook the little bun in Maxie’s oven.

Chase meets Jackie at The Floating Rib. He apologizes for being late, and says it’s on him. She says she already slipped the bartender her credit card; mother’s prerogative. Since it’s on her, she gets to ask all the questions, starting with when does she get to meet Chase’s girlfriend?

Sasha looks like hell when she shows up for the pitch meeting. Lucy says she’s so late, but it doesn’t matter. The place looks gorgeous, and they’re going to knock this baby out of the park. She takes a good look at Sasha and asks, what happened? She looks like roadkill.

Brook sees Amy at the MetroCourt, and asks what she’s doing there. Amy says she wants to see the reaction when Brook plays their tracks. Brook says they’re her tracks, but Amy says they’re her vocals. Brook says, that’s right, which means Amy can’t be seen, only heard. Valentin pokes his head in and asks if Brook is ready.

Nina is sitting at Charlie’s, when Jax shows up. She asks if he’s stalking her and he says he is. Her receptionist said he could find her there. She says she’s doing more research on Phyllis Caulfield. He asks if she found anything, and she says she did. Out of the surprising number of Phyllis Caulfields out there, none of them are her Phyllis. You mean she can’t spring for a P.I. or even one of those online searches? He says they’ll keep on looking. Unless she’s giving up. She says, of course (🍷) not. Aside from going back to work at Crimson, she’s been thinking a lot about Nelle. She’s one of the reasons Nelle lost custody of Wiley.

Nikolas goes to the bar, and asks Julian what he hell is going on with Ava, and how does he keep her away from Ryan? Julian says he’s asking the wrong question, and Nikolas says, what’s the right one? Julian says, how Nikolas stops caring for his sister.

Ava goes to see Ryan. He looks unkempt, and asks what took her so long? He’s been waiting all morning. She says, filing for divorce doesn’t happen overnight, and he asks if she’s agreed to his terms. Is she divorcing Nikolas? She says she’s not divorcing Nikolas just because Ryan wants her to; she’s divorcing him because Ryan swore he’d give her the letter that incriminates her brother in the Wiley baby switcheroo. He says she’ll get it as soon as her marriage is null and void. Who’s her attorney? She says she has something better than a divorce. A counter offer she thinks he’ll find appealing.

Chase tells Jackie, Willow is busy, but she says she thought Willow wasn’t a teacher anymore and has a job at the hospital part-time. He says she’s doing it again; treating him like an interview subject. She says it’s a hard habit to kick, but she senses he’s hiding something. He says she’s right. He hasn’t told her everything. He and Willow broke up. She says she’s sorry. The way he talked about her, she sounded great. He says, she was; she is. That’s why he didn’t want to tell her they ended things. She says her and his dad don’t care who he’s with or if he’s with anyone, as long as he’s happy. He says he was happy, and she asks, what happened? He says he cheated on her.

Brook motions Amy away, and tells Valentin that he shouldn’t sneak up on people like that. He says he didn’t realize he was sneaking up on anybody. He asks if she’s ready for the big meeting, and she says, of course (🍷). He asks how the recording session went, and she says, why? Did someone tell him it didn’t go well? He says he’s just asking out of concern. He thought after her unfortunate confrontation with Nelle, work might be difficult. She says, confrontation? That bitch slashed her throat. But everything is fine.

Lucy fixes Sasha’s makeup, and says it’s the best she can do. Sasha says they can always postpone until she feels better, and Lucy says she doesn’t want to know what happened, but she does know there’s no postponing. The buyer is coming all the way from Ohio, and she’s sure they won’t be willing to plan a second trip. Sasha says, if anyone can persuade her, it’s Maxie. Where is she? Lucy says, she had a pressing appointment about her pregnancy. Sasha asks if Maxie is okay, and Lucy is sure it’s just routine. Somehow, babies come before cosmetics. Go figure. She promised Maxie the team wouldn’t let her down, right? Sasha says, right, and Brook and Valentin walk in. Lucy says, there’s her star, and asks what Valentin is doing there. He says he’s insuring a profitable return on his investment, and she tells him, then stay out of the way. She asks if Brook has the demo, and Brook hands it to Lucy, saying she thinks Lucy will be happy. Lucy is sure she’ll love it, but what’s important is that the buyer loves it. She asks if they’re ready to make the deal of a lifetime, and Brook says she forgot her pom poms, but she’s ready. A woman comes in, and asks if one of them is Miss Coe. Lucy says, that would be her. Lucy realizes she’s the buyer, Miss Madigan, and says she’s lovely and welcome and please call her Lucy. She introduces Brook and her co-investor spokesmodel Sasha. She asks if the woman is ready to experience Deception.

Nina tells Jax, there’s that look. The look that says he hates that she brought up Nelle again. He says he thought he was using his poker face, and she asks if he wins much. He says, good one, He knows Nelle got under her skin when she worked for Nina, which was her intention, but she was a pathological manipulator. Nina says the Nelle that she knew, also felt lost, sad, and unloved. So forgive her for having empathy.

Nikolas tells Julian, stop caring about Ava? That’s pretty callous, especially coming from her brother. Julian says he told her not to see Ryan, but she didn’t listen to him. Know why? Nikolas says, no, but he’s sure Julian will fill him in. Julian says because it matters to Nikolas, and Nikolas says he told her that he didn’t want her to get hurt, and it caused her to run straight to Pentenville. Julian says, give the man a prize. If Ava thinks it matters to Nikolas, she’ll self-destruct. Any relationship she’s gotten into, she’s gotten hurt. She won’t allow herself to get close to anyone again. It’s better if their marriage remains a business transaction. Ava feels safer that way.

Ryan says, good. She wants to play a game. They’ll set the stakes; winner take all. She says the truth is, she blackmailed Nikolas into marrying her. She wanted the money and what goes with being a Cassadine. He says, and they both lived happily ever after, but she says, no. The marriage is loveless and celibate. She’s sure he appreciates her desire for revenge. He says she knows he does. It sounds well and good for her, but what’s in it for him? She says, a cut of the money, of course (🍷), and he says clearly he has no use for it. She asks if making her happy still means something to him.

Finn asks Anna why he’s just hearing about this now. She says she just found out. She was supposed to meet Alex in Berlin, but Valentin sent someone in her place. It was an ambush. If she had gone, she would have been killed. Finn says he’s sorry, and she says, over the years, Alex has been creative in ways of taking her off the chess board, but she’s never been so brazen as to try to kill her. He asks what’s changed? and she says if she had to guess, it has something to do with the one thing that still connects them. He says, Peter.

Maxie says, Britt isn’t Dr. Navarro, and Britt says, she’s not? looking at her nametag. Peter says he heard she was back in town, and Britt says she’s not the hugging type, but he’s her brother, so… They hug, and he says he heard she had a new job. She says his sister is the big cheese at the hospital, and Maxie says she’s sure Britt has a million things to do. It’s fine if she has to go. Britt says, and leave her niece or nephew in the hands of a stranger? Maxie says because she made an effort with James? and Britt says circumstances prevented that, but she’s there to connect with him now. Just like she’s there to give this baby the family treatment. She says they’re there for genetic counseling, and Peter says he had some concerns. Britt says she bets he does, given their father’s background. Maxie asks what the test says. Is Peter carrying anything that could affect their child?

Jackie says, Chase cheated on Willow? Chase says he can’t begin to tell her how hard it is to tell her. She says she admits she’s… He says, disappointed? Ashamed? She says, surprised. He said he was happy. He says he was, but then things started going wrong. He wasn’t sure they were headed in the right direction, or that he could give Willow what she needed. He knows that’s no excuse, but one day something happened. He messed up big time, and when Willow found out, she wanted nothing to do with him. She asks if there’s no way he can go back and make it right, but he says he doesn’t think so. She says, why not? and he says she’s interviewing him again. She says, and he’s not answering. If she won’t forgive him, that’s that, but if there’s hope… He says, she’s moved on with someone else. Sort of. It’s complicated. She says he can work with that, but he says she’s not listening. He hurt Willow, more than he imagined he could. He said things he knew would cause her pain, things he wishes he could take back, but he can’t. She says, no one can take back words; take it from an expert. Words are weapons. They scar unless they heal, but they can heal if the person who said them apologizes. He did wrong, but if he shows up, and backs up his words with actions, maybe Willow will grant him the second chance he so clearly wants. He says she’s being real understanding to a guy who just admitted he’s a dirtbag. She says he’s her baby boy. She’ll always love him, even if he’s a dirtbag, but he’s not a dirtbag. He’s a person, and people make mistakes. He’s looking at the queen of them.

Finn says he knows Anna doesn’t care if Alex is Peter’s mother, and she says it doesn’t make her love him any less. But with Alex being armed with information she doesn’t have, Alex can hurt Peter. She suggested to Valentin that they play Alex’s game, but on their terms, and lure her to Port Charles. If they have her on their turf, they’ll have the advantage. They can bring her to justice, and get the answers she wants. He says, but in the meantime, she puts everyone in danger, including Violet. She says she knows it’s a risk, but she feels she’s better able to protect him if she knows when Alex is coming. He says he doesn’t need protecting, but she says it’s the only move she has. He suggests she break the hold Alex has on her by telling Peter the truth. That she doesn’t know for certain if she or Alex is his mother.

Britt says they can do an amnio and they’ll know more, but if Maxie and Peter are concerned the baby will inherit a disorder from them, there’s nothing in the report to suggest that. Maxie tells Peter, there’s nothing to worry about, and Britt says he was looking for something specific, wasn’t he? Huntington’s? He says she knew Faison had it? and she says, it probably played a big role in his decision to go looking for Nathan. He was running out time. Peter says he knows he doesn’t have the gene, and she says then there’s no possibility of the baby inheriting it from Faison. Peter says he’s worried about other possible complication. She says the testing indicated he has the markers for rheumatoid arthritis. He might want to discuss it with his primary physician. Maxie asks if that’s going to be Britt too, and Britt laughs, saying, that would be ridiculous. Maxie says she’s glad it’s over. The baby is making her hungry. Maybe they can grab a bite before she talks with Lucy and Sasha. Britt says she’d love that, and Maxie says she was talking to Peter. He says he doesn’t know if he can do this.

Sasha stumbles through describing the lipsticks, and can barely apply some. She says, sorry, and Miss Madigan asks if she’s all right. Lucy thinks it’s time they take a teeny weeny break. She has herbal tea and vegan desserts she made herself. Sasha excuses herself. Valentin introduces himself to Miss Madigan, and says he’s a major investor in Deception. He welcomes her, and thanks her for flying all this way to look at their product line. She asks what he wants to say, and he says he wouldn’t invest in the team if they weren’t bringing something fresh and new to the cosmetics market. She says, he’s a Cassadine. He can afford to dabble. As a buyer for one of the top cosmetic chains in the country, she doesn’t need to waste her time on an inferior presentation. He says his ex-wife shops at her store almost exclusively, and she says then he understands why she has to be choosy in what she buys. To satisfy his ex-wife and the millions of women like her. Brook asks Sasha what the hell is wrong with her, and Sasha says she asked Lucy if they could postpone, and Brook says, that couldn’t happen. This isn’t just a job; it’s an investment, a career, her future. And not just Sasha’s. Maxie and Lucy have an investment in it, so she cannot tank this deal.

Jax asks Nina to forgive him for not having empathy. She says, Nelle had a terrible childhood, and he asks if that’s Nelle’s defense. Her father didn’t love her and used her? Lots of people who have that same story turned out fine. The only thing Nelle cared about is revenge, and if she was still alive, it’s still all she’d care about. She says it sounds like he’s happy Nelle is dead, and he says he didn’t wish her dead, but he’s not going to pretend he’s unhappy that she’s gone.

Nikolas asks Julian if he’s got this straight. An imprisoned serial killer calls his wife and asks her to visit, and he’s supposed to pretend like he doesn’t care? Julian says, exactly. Ava won’t keep talking to Ryan if it doesn’t attract his attention. Martin comes in, and orders bourbon neat. He wonders if he can talk to Julian for a moment in private. Julian says whatever he has to say, he can say in front of Nikolas, his brother-in-law. Martin says, as he wishes. He’s not sure if Julian is aware, but Nelle’s body was released from the morgue today. Julian says, he cares because… Martin says, legally, he’s her next of kin, and responsible for the burial arrangements. How does he intend to handle her remains? Julian says he’ll give her the burial she deserves, an unmarked grave in Potter’s Field. The sooner she’s out of his life, the better.

Ryan tells Ava that he knows what he saw, and he saw a spark there. Ava says, of anger. She’s trying to get Nikolas to cheat on her. She wants him to be so driven by his sexual frustration that he’ll go elsewhere to have his needs met. When he does, the post-nup kicks in, and she gets it all. He says, sorry. Her plan’s not working. Because based on what he saw, Nikolas only has eyes for her. That doesn’t work for him.

Chase tells Jackie, he messed up Willow’s life so much, he would rather not have her in his life than risk hurting her again. Jackie says he didn’t stand a chance. He gets the martyr complex from his father’s side of the family. Don’t listen to his mother, who has decades of hard won experience and wisdom. He says, and modesty. She says she never claimed to be perfect. He says if she’s interested in putting that wisdom and experience to work, he has a job for her. She says she’s listening, and he asks if she can help him fix things between his dad and Finn.    

Anna says she’s not telling Peter about Alex, and Finn asks, why not? She says Peter is happy with Maxie and James, and about to be a father. She’s not going to turn his world upside down. Finn asks if she doesn’t think the stability he’s gained will moderate his reaction to learning about Alex? She says, what if it doesn’t? Peter believes she’s his mother, and that belief has helped him move past his identity as a bad person. If she suddenly says Alex could be his mother, it leaves him susceptible to Alex’s manipulations, and she can’t have that, especially now that Alex is proving herself as twisted and lethal as Faison ever was.

Peter tells Maxie, he doesn’t know how to live without the fear of his father looming over them. Maxie says Faison isn’t in his life anymore. He hugs her, and thanks her for loving him and believing in him. She says she doesn’t love him as a favor. She loves him because when her life was shattering into a million pieces, he never left her side. He was patient and kind, and it gave her the room she needed to mourn Nathan’s death. He says he lied to her about Nathan and his father, and she says she punished him for that. She pushed him away and tried to hate him, but he never left. He never wanted her to be someone she wasn’t or feel something she didn’t feel. He helped mend the part of her that was broken after Nathan died. He was her friend and safe harbor; her lover, then her partner. He’s an uncle, then a father to James. She can’t imagine life without him. He says she doesn’t have to, as long as she’ll have him, he’ll be by her side. She says then marry her. Marry her, and they’ll have each other forever.

Peter asks if she just proposed to him. She says they talked about getting married, or talked around it. He says, call him crazy, but he imagined there would be flowers and candlelight, and someone, preferably him, getting down on one knee. She says she didn’t plan for him to deliver James, but it was an incredible, amazing day because her son was born. He asks if she wouldn’t have preferred something more normal or traditional, but she says picture perfect doesn’t make her happy either, but the thought of spending the rest of her life with him does. Britt sniffles, and grabs some tissues. She says, pretend she’s not there.

Sasha tells Miss Madigan that she’s sorry for what happened. If she’ll give her and Deception another chance, Sasha promises they’ll impress her. Brook says Sasha was nervous; who wouldn’t be? Lucy says, they’re so aware they’re competing with products from France and Italy, and the best all over America. Sasha says their team cares about their products. They work with the best chemists, and if they’re excited, they believe other women will be too. Brook says Lucy and Sasha have put their heart and soul into every lipstick and eyeshadow because they want their products to be perfect. Sasha says what Brook is kind enough not to say is she’s not the only person in the world to screw up, but Deception makes this imperfect woman look perfect. What they want to bring to women who shop at her stores is, perfection in an imperfect world. They all want a second chance, just like her.

Martin says if Julian just puts his signature on the documents, he’ll have Nelle’s body released from the morgue and delivered to the Potter’s Field. Will he be requesting a service; words spoken at the gravesite. Julian suggests Martin save him some time, and say the words for him – good riddance. Nina approaches, and says, even Nelle deserves better, but Julian says, not from him. She says she’ll do it. Release the body to her, and she’ll make sure Nelle gets a decent burial. Julian says Martin heard the lady. Martin suggests they speak away from the bar.  

Ava says Ryan took her daughter from her. How can he say he loves her if he’s willing to take her brother too. He says he doesn’t want to take Julian from her. Her happiness is a point of pride with him. He’ll go to great extremes to secure it, but he’ll also go to great extremes to make sure she doesn’t find happiness with anyone else. She says she’s not happy with Nikolas. She just wants his money. She needs to be sure her brother is safe, so give her the letter. He says when he gets the signed divorce papers, she’ll get it. It’s been great playing with her. Always fun. He hangs up the phone, and leaves.   

Miss Madigan says she has the feeling that pitch was unrehearsed, and Sasha says, it was, and that’s a good thing, because it came from the heart. Miss Madigan says it’s different from other meetings she’s attended. Lucy asks if a little novice bravado is that bad, and Miss Madigan says, unprofessional perhaps, but not without charm. She asks if Brook isn’t the singer, and Lucy says, she’s an amazing recording artist. She’s the powerful voice of Deception marketing. Miss Madigan asks if she has to wait, or can she hear Brook now? Lucy says, of course (🍷) she can. Brook made a special recording for her. Take a seat. Lucy wants to explain the whole idea because it’s like a synergy. You take the music and link it to their cosmetics. So you hear the song, and buy the product. Amy watches from around the corner, and smiles.    

Nina thanks Martin for taking care of things, and he thanks her, saying he’ll be in touch. He leaves, and Jax says, clearly, Nina doesn’t think Nelle should be in an unmarked grave, but did she have to get all the bells and whistles? She says she doesn’t condone Nelle’s behavior. She left a wide swath of destruction, but she felt unloved and motherless. The least she can do is give Nelle a proper burial. He says, why her? and she says, why not her? No one else is going to do it. She can’t help but wonder if all the wrong Nelle did, didn’t come from an inner emptiness. He says, because she wasn’t loved? and Nina says, because she was desperate. And if she can understand anything, it’s desperation.   

Britt tells Peter, don’t leave them waiting; answer the woman. Peter gets down on one knee, and tells Maxie, nothing in this world would make him happier than spending the rest of his life with her. Yes, with his whole heart, which he gives to her now, he’ll marry her. They kiss, and Britt dabs at her eyes.

Jackie tells Chase, he sure doesn’t know how to pick his battles. He says he tried to patch things up, but Finn won’t budge. He can’t get over the fact his dad… She says, married her. He says, it was a long time ago, and she says, he just lost his mother. He says, Finn wasn’t a child, and she says, neither is he. Wouldn’t he still be upset if something happened to her? Finn must have been so uncomfortable. His father married so quickly, and to someone basically his own age. Chase says, it’s past time Finn got over it. Violet wants to meet her grandfather and… She says, don’t say it, and he says, her grandmother. She says lunch is on him. He tells her, he’s just saying, the only thing keeping the family apart is Finn. They go way back. Can’t she help broker the peace? She says she can’t, and if he knew what was good for him, he’d stay out of it.

Lucy can’t get the recording to play, and says she doesn’t understand; this always works. Miss Madigan says, she’s sorry, but she’s spent as much time as she’s needed to. It was certainly a unique pitch. Perhaps they can revisit putting Deception in their stores at a later time. Lucy says, what was she thinking? She has the voice of Deception right there, and they can have a live performance. Who needs a recording when they have the artist in person? Valentin says, that’s an excellent idea.

Jax says he understand that Nina sees a bit of her own desperation in Nelle’s actions. He said it before; she and Nelle are nothing alike. He hopes when the burial is behind her, she can get Nelle out of her thoughts. Ava comes in, and asks what Nikolas is still doing there. He says he likes Julian’s whiskey selection. He tells her he’s on his way out, and she asks if she won’t see him later. He says he doesn’t know, and leaves. She asks Julian, what was that? and Julian says, hell if he knows. He’s her husband, at least for now. Did she make a deal with Ryan or not? She asks if he means did she get the letter from Ryan, and he says he has no desire to be murdered by Sonny. She says she’s figured out a way to get what they want without divorcing Nikolas.   

Chase tells Jackie, that’s a hard pass. She was just selling him on lost causes when it comes to Willow. She says, there are lost causes and lost causes. Finn and his father’s beef is so old, it’s taken on a life of its own. It defies logic. He says that doesn’t mean she can’t help raise the white flag, and she says he can’t get involved in this war. If he does, he’s liable to take friendly fire.

Finn tells Anna that he has an emergency at the hospital; he’s sorry to run. She asks if they can talk later, and he says, sure. He says, nobody doubts her love for Peter, but she might want to ask herself if keeping this secret is in his best interest.

Britt thanks Peter and Maxie for letting her share their joyful moment. Congratulations. She says she’ll take a hint, and give them some privacy. She tells Peter, good job, and leaves. Peter guesses Maxie never expected an audience when they got engaged, but she says they had one when he found out he was a father, so… She says she never thought she’d be this happy again, and he says he never thought he’d be this happy ever. What do they do now? She says, plan the rest of their lives together.

Anna calls Peter, and leaves a message asking to see him. There’s something he needs to know.

Tomorrow, Sasha says message received, Maxie tells Mac about getting married, Portia says she’ll never be able to repay Peter, and Cyrus asks Jordan if she has what he asked for.

The Haves and The Have Nots

Derrick pulls into the Cryer driveway, and Benny meets the car. Derrick says, hey, and Benny says, don’t hey him. He has one question. He tells Derrick, get out of the truck, and Derrick does, asking, what’s up? Benny puts his hand on Derrick’s shoulder and asks, did Derrick rape his mother? Derrick says, Benny… and Benny says don’t say his damn name; answer the question. Derrick asks if Hanna told Benny that. He just wants Benny to know the whole truth. He was a drug addict then. He was robbing and stealing at Benny’s age. He’s not that man now. Benny asks if Derrick raped his mother, and Derrick says, he’s different now. Benny says he’s asking one more mf time, and Derrick says he wishes he could take it all back, and Benny says, so he did. Derrick says, Benny… and Benny says, don’t say his name. Did Derrick rape his mother? Derrick says, yes, and Benny punches him, knocking him down.

Benny says, you SOB, get up. Derrick gets up, but says he’s not going to fight Benny. Benny says Derrick did that to a helpless woman? Derrick says he wishes he could take it back, and Benny says what he can take is an ass whoopin’. Derrick tells him, do what he wants, and Benny asks, how could he do that? Derrick says he’s sorry. He’s not that man anymore. Benny says he’s a bitch ass coward, and Derrick says he was. He says he’s not going to fight Benny, and Benny tells him, get the hell out, and don’t let him catch Derrick around there again. Derrick says he works there, and Benny says he just got fired. Derrick says he’s got to make a living, and Benny asks if Derrick is trying to make him kill him. Get his ass out. Derrick wishes Hanna would just let him make it up to her, and Benny asks how he can make up rape? He’s an idiot; get out now. Benny opens the car door, and shoves Derrick in. Derrick asks Benny to tell his mother that he’s sorry, and Benny says, get TF out of here. Derrick backs out. Benny paces and gives Derrick the finger with both hands.   

Jeffrey, Madison, and Colby have some laughs at a restaurant. Madison says he has to get back to work, but Colby says he has another 30 minutes. Madison says Colby has had his visit; it’s time to go. Colby says he’s taking Jeffrey out for drinks, but Madison says, that’s not happening. Colby asks what Jeffrey thinks, and Jeffrey says, as long as Madison is there. Colby says Madison has him trained. Why can’t he find a Jeffrey? Madison says because he’s been trying to find a bunch of Jeffreys at once. Colby asks if that’s a read, and says Madison finds this guy, and suddenly he’s a saint. Did he tell Jeffrey about his go-go dancing? Jeffrey says, no, he didn’t, and Colby says he’s not surprised. In college, Madison danced on the bar at a club. Madison says when Colby was slinging hash, he was making beaucoup bucks. Jeffrey says, he was a stripper? and Madison says, not stripper. Go-go dancer; there’s a difference. Colby says, it’s the same thing, and Jeffrey says, Madison was a cliché stripper – go-go dancer – paying his way through school. Madison says, it worked, and Colby asks how many guys he picked up. Madison says Colby is evil; he’s got to go. Colby says, dinner tonight? and Madison says it’s on him. Jeffrey tells Madison that he’ll see him later, and Colby says, ciao, bitch. Madison leaves, and Colby says he knows Madison really likes Jeffrey. He can tell. He’s seen Madison around people, and he likes Jeffrey. Don’t be afraid; he’s a good guy. He loves from his heart. Jeffrey says, is that right? and Colby asks if Jeffrey is scared. Jeffrey says, no. It’s just all new. Colby says Jeffrey should take Madison out to dinner; just them alone. Ask him about a few things. Jeffrey asks what else Colby talked to Madison about, and Colby says, just that he’s glad he walked in on Jeffrey naked. Madison hasn’t told him a lot about Jeffrey, but he did say everything changed when Jeffrey saw him naked. Madison tells him a lot, but not everything. He thinks Jeffrey should tell Madison how he feels. Do it tonight. Jeffrey asks, why? and Colby says, now do a lady a favor, and pay the bill. Jeffrey asks why he should pay, and Colby says Madison told him Jeffrey was rich. Jeffrey says, no; his dad is rich. Colby says, bill it to his dad then. Better yet, bill his mother. Jeffrey says, what? and Colby says he heard about her. He also heard Jeffrey got so drunk, he wanted to skinny-dip in her pool. Jeffrey says, just to piss her off. Colby says he hates homophobic a-holes like Jeffrey’s mother. He can’t stand that bitch for him. What’s her address? Jeffrey says he’s not thinking of going over there? and Colby says he is. Jeffrey says, the hell he is, but Colby says he’s going over there and getting in the pool buck-ass naked. He’s serious. He has friends who would go right now. Give him the bitch’s address. He’ll introduce her to some of the real gays. Jeffrey says, she’ll call the police, and Colby says, so? Some of the finest men are in jail. Let’s do it. He’ll call some of his wild side buddies, and go over there. Jeffrey says he doesn’t think… Colby says, drink, baby, and they clink glasses.   

Samuel is outside Veronica’s house when Laura comes back. He says the outfit looks good on her, and she says the house looks good on them. She asks what he’s doing, and he says he was fixing the camera. He knows they need this money, but Derrick said they can’t trust Veronica; she’s trouble. Laura says they need this, and Veronica is nice to her; she’s mean to other people. He says he’s heading home after he fixes this. He says he loves her, and she says she loves him too. They kiss, and Veronica comes out. Laura says, sorry, and Veronica says, no. She loves love. Laura says Samuel is something special, and Veronica bets he is. Laura says she got it all done, and Veronica tells her, come in. She looks at Samuel as she closes the door.

Benny bangs on the Cryer’s door, and Hanna asks what he’s doing there; she told him to get away. He says he needs to talk to her, but she says she’s not talking to him. He says he saw Derrick. He was on his way there. Hanna says, what? What did Benny do? Benny says he killed Derrick’s ass, and threw him in the back of the truck. He’s kidding, but he beat Derrick’s bitch-ass down. Don’t act like she didn’t want him to do it. She says she didn’t, and Benny says Derrick rapes her, and she just wants to let it go? She says, it was a long time ago. Now stay out of her business. He asks why Derrick is still coming around, and she says, he works there for now. It’s not her house. He says, this is crazy. She needs to tell him something. She says she don’t need tell him nothing else. Stay out of it. He asks if she’s talking to this dude, and she says he knows she’s not. He says, then what’s she doing? She says, the man said he changed, and if God says someone can change, who is she not to believe him? She’s done with this. He says she should know he told Derrick, don’t bring his ass around there. She asks him, where’s Jim’s money? and he says, here we go with that. She tells him, go now, and he does.

A man comes to the door, and Hanna says he must be Al. He says she must be Hanna, and she lets him in. He says she has a beautiful house, and she thanks him, but says, it’s not hers. It belongs to the lady who made her executor. He says, the entire estate; she must trust Hanna. Hanna says she does, and shows him the documents. She says she’s been going over everything, and he asks to take a look, but she says she can’t let him. She doesn’t know him like that. He says if she doesn’t show him, how can he help. She tells him, make himself comfortable. She has a meeting tonight, and she wrote down some questions. She shows her list to him, and says she’s written definitions, but she can’t figure out things like marketing margins and trade analysis. He tells her, they’ll start with capital gains tax. It’s tax earned on gain. She writes that down, and he reminds her that she promised him coffee. As she pours him a cup, he explains, if he sells a house or stocks, the profit is called capital gain.   

Oliver goes to Landon’s office, and Landon notices he’s happy. He asks, what’s going on? and Oliver asks if he’s not allowed to be happy? Landon makes a phone call to Amy, and thanks her, saying, it’s working great. He asks if she can get him on the morning shows and a prime time special. Oliver says he shouldn’t be doing this, and Landon tells Amy, it’s for him; it’s about Candace. He knows. Just get it booked, and he’ll get her there. He swears he will. Will she try? It’s not that difficult. She’s on the front page of every newspaper right now. He promises he’ll get her an interview with him for sure, but make it happen first. He hangs up, and Oliver says, this is going to blow up in his face. Landon says Oliver doesn’t get love and passion. Oliver asks what he’s talking about, and Landon says, how he feels about her. Oliver says, she’s a whore, and Landon says, who he loves. Oliver insists he doesn’t, but Landon insists he does. He asks if Olivier just hates the idea of her, and Oliver says he thinks Charles should be with Gretchen; she’s a nice girl. Landon says, another one born with a silver spoon in their mouth, like Oliver. Oliver says, it’s getting old; punishing him for being born with rich parents. Landon says Charles likes danger. He’s the President now, but he’s also human, and not allowed to be himself. Oliver asks if he’s going to let his kids get raised by a whore, and Landon says it doesn’t concern him. Oliver says, the American people concern him, but Landon says Oliver just wants Charles to look perfect.. Oliver says he wants him to look like the President, and Landon says, he should look like a man who’s happy. Oliver stammers, seeing Charles in the doorway, and Charles tells Oliver to finish. Landon says he doesn’t think Oliver meant… but Charles thinks he did. Oliver says, with all due respect, he thinks Charles could do better. Charles says he can do better. With someone else in Oliver’s job. If he ever hears Oliver speak about her, or him, in that manner again, he’s fired. Charles leaves, and Oliver says, you son of a bitch. Landon set him up. He knew Charles was there. Landon says Oliver should have quit while he was ahead. He’s lucky Charles didn’t fire his ass. Oliver says, keep it up, and Landon says he intends to.

Landon finds Charles in the living room, and says he’s so sorry. Charles asks who Oliver thinks he is, and Landon says, he’s got issues. His parents have a lot of money. Charles says, it will only get him so far. Does Landon think Oliver has a point? Landon says, Oliver has an opinion. Let him have it. Charles thanks Landon for what he said about him being happy, and Landon says he gets it. He’ll always have Charles’s back. Charles says he appreciates. He thinks he’ll take the kids for a walk, and Landon says he’ll let the nanny and the Secret Service know. It would make a great photo op. Charles says, not with the kids, but Landon says, just one; they’re so cute. He won’t even know the photographer is there, and it will go a long way with the press. Charles says, just get his kids.   

Back at Madison’s apartment, Colby says, she did what? His mother? Jeffrey says, yes, and there’s a knock at the door. Colby says, hold that thought. He opens the door, and says, entrée bitches. He introduces Trevor and Terry, who says, Madison always something to drink. Colby gets some liquor, and Terry asks where Madison is. Colby says, at work, per usual. Terry says, Jeffrey is cute. He told Trevor that Madison was holed up. Trevor says, Madison does that when he has a new beau. He asks Jeffrey to them about himself, every detail. Colby says Jeffrey was telling him about his mother, and the way she treated him when he came out. Terry says, the world is changing, and Trevor says, not fast enough. He hates bitches like Jeffrey’s mother. Colby smacks Trevor’s knee, saying, that’s his mother. Didn’t Jeffrey tell him that he got mad and wanted to skinny-dip in her pool? Jeffrey says, that’s not a good idea, and Colby says, shots. Terry asks, how crazy is that bitch? and Colby says, insane. They need to piss in her pool. Jeffrey asks if he’s serious. They don’t know her. He was drinking when he said it. Colby tells him, then drink some more. Jeffrey says, it’s the worst idea, but Colby says he’s going through with it for real. Terry says Jeffrey doesn’t know Maddy’s friends. They’ll do it. Colby says, they’re here to make the evil bitch more evil, and Jeffrey says he appreciates their concern, but he doesn’t think it’s a good idea. Colby says, they’re doing it; drink. Terry says, look how sweet Jeffrey is, and Trevor says, Maddy did good with him. They leave, and Jeffrey drinks his shot down, and follows them.   

At the Iron Bone, Vinny asks Sandy what he’s going to do. His girl is seeing another guy. Sandy says he didn’t hear that, and Vinny asks if he’s stupid. Sandy asks how Vinny knows what she’s doing, and Vinny says he’s got her covered. Sandy can be soft. Sandy says, enough with that. Vinny saying that about him is kind of funny. Vinny asks what he means, and Sandy says, the Cryer kid. Nothing happened to him. Vinny asks if Sandy is being disrespectful, and Sandy says, of course not. Vinny says, don’t forget about the money, and Sandy says Vinny reminds him every day. Vinny says, just so Sandy knows, he’s going to take care of Wyatt. Sandy says Wyatt is in the basement; go do it. Vinny says he’s talking crazy. Is he daring Vinny to do something? Sandy says he’s joking, and Vinny knocks him off his bar stool. He says the only joke in the family is Sandy. Sandy says he’s sorry, but Vinny says, get out.

Landon meets with a Secret Service agent, and asks what he’s got. The guy gives Landon a folder, and says, he’s from New Zealand, a mercenary who was a marine. Now he works with 12 guys out of Mexico. It was low-key and no one suspected what was going on. He’s keeping an eye on this woman. Landon looks at a picture of Veronica, and says, oh sh*t. The agent says, does he know her? and Landon says, everybody knows the devil. The agent says he’s watching her night and day. He was hired by Jim Cryer. Landon asks what this has to do with Oliver, and the guy says, he also runs cocaine. Landon’s boy has had a little problem since college. Landon says, this is getting good, and the guys says Oliver’s dad tried to keep it off the radar, but he found the records. Landon says, that little snotty nosed bastard. The agent says he can get more, but Landon says, this is fine. He has questions though. He looks at some pictures, and asks why Oliver is talking to him. The agent says, aside from the coke, he doesn’t know. Landon asks where the pictures were taken, and the agent says, a private airport. It’s Oliver’s dad’s plane, one of them. Oliver gets coke, and pays extremely well. Landon wonders why they’re on his dad’s plane, and the agent says he doesn’t know. Maybe daddy is doing anything to keep Oliver happy. Landon thanks him, and says he’s been very helpful. The agent asks what Landon is going to do, and Landon says, lay a slow trap and wait to pounce. The agent leaves, and Landon says, that little bastard  I got you now. This is going to be fun.

The boys go to Veronica’s pool, and Colby says, they’re doing this. Jeffrey doesn’t know, and Colby wonders how many times a day Jeffrey says that. Jeffrey says they don’t know her, but Colby says he’s not scared. Jeffrey says, that’s because he doesn’t know who he’s about to meet. Colby tells him to take his damn clothes off, and go skinny-dipping. Jeffrey doesn’t think it’s a good idea, but Colby says Jeffrey thought of it. Jeffrey says, he was drunk, and Colby says, they’re doing this, and takes his pants off. He asks what the others are waiting for, and Terry and Trevor get naked. Colby says if Jeffrey doesn’t get in, and confront his mom, they will. Inside, Veronica comes downstairs and has a drink. She remembers her wedding, and takes a trip down David Memory lane, flashing back to everything; his affair with Maggie, her retaliating with Benny, and them trying to kill each other a few times.

Colby tells Jeffrey, take his clothes off. Samuel comes out, and wraps up the hose. Colby asks, who is that? The hell with her, Colby wants to meet him. He tells Samuel, hi, and asks who he is. Samuel says he works for the homeowner, and Colby asks if he’s afraid to look at a naked man. Samuel says, no, and Colby says, look at him. Samuel asks, why? and Colby says if he has to answer, Samuel is too straight. Samuel says, he is, and Colby says he’s missing out. Samuel tells him, have a nice night, and Colby asks if he’s sure he doesn’t want to join the party. Samuel wonder whose party it is, and Colby says, her son. Tell the old bitch they’re in her pool. Samuel says, sure, and puts the hose aside. He knocks on the patio door, and them goes in. Colby says, come on, bitches, and they jump in, except for Jeffrey, who’s still fully clothed. Colby says they have to show a bitch some time.

Samuel tells Veronica, he finished the door, and had to fix a wire. There are also naked guys in her pool. She says, what? and goes outside. She asks, what’s going on? and Colby says, hey, bitch, welcome to the real world party. Her son is gay, they’re gay, there are gay people in the world; get used to it. She says she doesn’t give a damn about gay people in the world, but she does in her pool. Get out. Colby says, look at these men; the things they do to each other. Veronica says, stay there, and goes inside. Jeffrey tells them, get the hell out, and Veronica gets her gun.    

Next time, Veronica kisses Samuel, Vinny tells his guys to make it look like an accident, Veronica wants to know what Samuel and Laura are up to, Wyatt begs Vinny not to do it, and Al suggests Hanna put all the money in her name.

🍵 Tea You Tomorrow…

Tuesdays are always tough, but at least they’re over with early in the week. I’ll see you for OC and tea tomorrow. Until then, stay safe, stay centered, and stay out of Veronica’s pool.

October 6, 2020 – Ava Visits Ryan, a New Jackie, Benny Runs Into Derrick & a Farewell

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Carly apologizes to Michael and Willow for being late, but Michael says it’s understandable with everything she’s had to deal with. Willow says they know she’s there to make sure Wiley is okay, and Carly says, at a time like this, family is all that matters.

Obrecht asks Dr. Kirk (who apparently has no last name, but I did find out he’s in The Madalorian) if the patient is on the way. Kirk says, Dante is on his way to Port Charles, and is ready to do what needs to be done. She says, as the son goes, so goes the mutter.

Anna and Finn sit in the MetroCourt dining room, planning their wedding. Finn says, 230 people? She’s got be kidding. She says she wishes she was. She doesn’t see how their small, simple ceremony blossomed into the royal wedding. He says they’ll have to look for people to cut, but she says she has to expand the list by two more; his father and stepmother.

On the phone, Lulu asks if they can go on record with their concerns. If others speak up, someone can call attention to what Cyrus is doing. She says, hello? and realizes they hung up. She says, it’s like pulling teeth to get any traction for this story. A woman comes in, and says, it sounds like she came to the right place. Lulu thanks her for coming, and says she’s heard so much about her.

Olivia leaves a message for Ned, saying, it’s getting late; call her. Monica comes in, and asks how Dante is. Olivia says, long story. She’s been trying to get Ned for hours, and she’s getting worried.

At Alexis’s place, clothes are everywhere all over the living room. Alexis stands there in a robe, and says, why did she do that? She flashes back to ordering a double vodka, and Ned comes downstairs looking puny. He asks if she has any aspirin for what feels like the worst hangover of his life. She says, he is real. She was hoping it was a bad dream. He says, try nightmare.

Brook sits at Charlie’s, and Julian says, hi, stranger. He hasn’t seen her in a while; how has she been? She says, getting better, no thanks to his wife. He does remember that Nelle slashed her throat. He says he had no idea how desperate and violent Nelle was. He asks if she knows Nelle’s body was found. (In case you didn’t know, it was on the Pennsylvania side of the river. 🍷) That must give her some comfort. Nelle will never hurt her again. She says, or him, and he asks what she’s talking about. She says she knows he didn’t marry Nelle for her money or looks. What did she have on him? Did she know about his involvement with Brad and the baby switch? He tells her not to stick her nose in where it doesn’t belong. Nikolas comes in, and asks if that’s any way to talk to a lady.   

Ryan tells Ava, say something. She knows how he longs to hear her velvety tones in his ear every night. It’s been almost a year. She doesn’t write; she doesn’t call. People will start to think maybe she doesn’t care. She says he made it sound urgent. Here she is. Tell her what he wants. He says, what he always wants. Only what’s best for her.

Ned tells Alexis, he knows he drank too much scotch. Was she…? She says she wasn’t, and he says he never should have taken advantage of her grief over Neil. She thinks he should worry less about her, and more about the wife he cheated on.

Olivia tells Monica, she doesn’t know where Ned is, but he’s made himself scarce. Monica says he hasn’t answered his phone, and Olivia says, no. She’s imagining horrible reasons why, but he’s probably just ignoring her. Monica is puzzled, and Olivia says they live in the same house. Monica must have noticed she and Ned have been scratchy with each other. Running off with Robert didn’t help, when Ned needed her to help with Brook. But when she needed help with Dante, Ned was too busy with the business. They’re not able to take care of themselves and each other at the same time.

Anna says Finn should be building a bridge between him and his father. It’s a great way to start. Finn wonders if that’s the criteria for the guest list. Maybe they should invite everyone they need to build bridges with. They can start with Alex.

Obrecht tells Kirk, she’s going to expose Henrik, and tear down the family root and branches. They’re all responsible for her false imprisonment. He says she never told him the family was to be targeted, and she asks if he would have been less inclined to help. He says, perhaps, and she says, then she told him what he needed to know. He doesn’t think the family should pay, since they’re innocent, and she says, it’s true, Peter alone framed her, but Anna’s support gave his accusations weight. Otherwise, the Bureau wouldn’t have been so quick to believe Peter’s lies. She must bring the mother and son to justice for her freedom. He says, Peter, yes, but he draws the line at anyone else.  

Julian tells Brook, despite what she thinks, he has her back. As her friend, he advises her to be careful about the company she keeps. He leaves, and Brook tells Nikolas, not many people can say this, but sometimes it’s nice when a real life prince shows up. He says if she needs anything to help her recover, let him know. She says, there are some things even a prince can’t fix. He says he knows she doesn’t want to move back home, but does she need a place to stay? She says she’s in agreement with Julian on one point; Windymere creeps her out. She has a place to crash, but she’s looking for a place of her own. Nikolas says a place his own sounds nice, and she says, that’s a funny thing for a newlywed to say.

Ryan says he knows Ava is a busy women. He almost called her on Kiki’s birthday, but he didn’t know if she’d take his call. She slams her hand against the glass, and says, keep her daughter’s name out of his filthy mouth. The guard asks if everything is okay, and Ryan says it is. He tells Ava, take it easy. Even though he’s been behind bars, he still follows her journey. He knows about her wedding at Windymere to a Cassadine. He’s disappointed in her. She says Nikolas is ten times the man Ryan will ever be. He has two hands, and knows how to use them. Ryan laughs, and says, yeah, right. They both know when she’s in Nikolas’s arms and the earth moves, she’s thinking of him. She says if that’s what he needs to keep him warm in his cell, whatever. Cut to the chase. Unlike him, she doesn’t have all night. Ryan says he’s come into some information he finds would be of great interest to her and someone she loves.

Alexis says she’s supposed to be Olivia’s friend, but Ned is the only one who exchanged vows with her. Olivia loves him. He wonders, if that’s true, why she would sneak off with another man when he needed her. Alexis says he is not using that to justify what he did. The truth is, he doesn’t know what Olivia and Robert were doing in Monte Carlo, and owes it to himself to get answers.

Lulu tells the woman, it’s an honor. She’s been a fan of her reporting for a long time. She can’t begin to say how grateful she is. The woman says she made the sale. Lulu’s story pitch caught her attention; a drug trafficker swooping in to take over a local hospital. She commends Peter for turning the newspaper around from gossip to real news. He’s done remarkable things. Lulu says Peter had an editorial emergency, and can’t be there; he’s sorry. The woman says, she’s not. It’s best to leave the actual reporting to the journalists. They’ve got to protect their bylines. Lulu says the woman’s work at The Globe is legendary. When she asked her father… The woman says she’s sure Luke had something to say about her, and Lulu says, nothing on record. She knows they go back a long way. The woman says, longer than she remembers.   

Anna asks if Finn is actually comparing his father to her sister. Alex is guilty of treason, while his father is guilty of an abbreviated mourning period. He says, sorry; it was a cheap shot. Anna has been working hard to keep Alex from blowing up her and Peter’s lives. She says Alex was obviously baiting her with Berlin. It wouldn’t have been right to play into her hands, but working on it. In the meantime, the wedding needs more work. Violet suggested Maxie as an additional bridesmaid, and Finn says he was thinking of asking Peter to be a groomsman, but didn’t want to step on any toes. She says, there’s plenty of time for that on the dance floor. Why would she object? He says he thought she should be in on the decision. The more she lets Peter into her life, the more negative reactions she could get from some of the people around her. She sees Robert headed their way, and says, case in point.

Amy comes into Charlie’s and sits with Brook. She says she was hoping to run in to a friend. Does Brook have a minute? It won’t take long. She was at the bar down the block, and was hit on by a total sleaze. She’s in need of a friend to vent. Nikolas says he’ll let them reminisce. Brook says he doesn’t have to go, but he’s already gone. 

Julian looks at Nelle’s letter again, and Nikolas asks if the Board of Health is shutting him down. Julian says he’s busy. What does Nikolas want? He says he wants his wife. Where is she? 

Ava says Ryan lives in prison. The notion that he has something of value to give her is absurd. She picks up her purse, and he asks if she doesn’t want to know which person he’s referring to. She puts her purse down, and asks, who is it? What does he know? He says, her brother and the baby he knew belonged to Michael.

Michael tells Carly that he asked Willow if she would consider adopting Wiley. Carly asks if she is, and Willow says she’s considering it. Michael says he’d spoken to Diane, and Nelle still had legal rights as a mother, but now that she’s gone, it’s just about Wiley and what’s best for him. Michael’s phone rings, and he says he has to take it. It’s the surgeon doing Wiley’s next heart surgery. Carly says it will give her and Willow a chance to talk. Michael leaves, and Carly asks if Willow is just thinking about adopting Wiley, or has she made up her mind?

Obrecht says Kirk agreed to help secure her release and clear her name, but he says, taking anyone else down is going too far. She says Anna was vindictive, and sabotaged any attempt to exonerate her. Anna has convinced herself that her son is a good man. Obrecht doubts the WSB would have agreed without Anna’s support. She began her career as a double agent. Kirk says, that was a lifetime ago. Anna has a clean slate; she’s changed her ways. Obrecht says, has she? Anna thinks nothing of protecting her murderous son, who framed her, and turned Britt against her. Her own daughter. Peter absconded with her, as he did Franco, Nina, and Maxie. Her sweet grandson James is growing up without his oma. She’s been wrongfully condemned and incarcerated, without her good name, and without an ounce of love. She cries a little, and Kirk says, that’s not true. She does have love – his. She says, then help her. Help her defeat Anna and her son. Then she’ll know how devoted he is.

Robert sits with Anna, and she says she was getting worried. Holly’s memorial was a few days ago. He says, Holly survived the accident. She was being held captive, but he got there too late to do anything, and she’s gone now for real. Anna says she doesn’t understand; that’s awful. Finn says he’s sorry, and Robert says, at least he got closure, and the ones who did it are in custody. He owes it to Anna. She set his head on straight so he could see through the fog. Anna says he would have done the same for her, and he says he would. In fact, he’s returning the favor. She has to see Peter for who he really is.

Amy says she’s sorry Brook didn’t perform at the Nurses Ball, but she got there early, and heard Brook rehearse. She was magnificent. What Nelle did, talk about cutting her act short. Sorry. Brook says, don’t worry about it, and Amy says, so give her the scoop. When are they going to hear Brook’s glorious voice again?

Nikolas tells Julian, he was dealing with his accountant, and by the time he got home, Ava was gone. He was hoping she came to see Julian. Julian says, the last time he saw Ava was at Windymere. Nikolas says, if Ava isn’t with him, she must be at Pentenville.

Ava says Ryan is making stuff up now. Her brother found out about the baby swap when everyone else did; when Brad confessed. Ryan says life in there is tedious, but the only thing he looks forward to more than her visits is mail call. She says he gets mail? He says he does. Not a lot, but in the last batch was a lovely handwritten letter from a friend, Nelle. Or should he refer to her by her married name, Mrs. Julian Jerome? The letter explains that Julian knew Wiley was really her and Michael’s child, and he didn’t tell anyone to save his own hide. Nelle said if anything happened to her, Julian was the likely culprit. Ava says, it’s simply not true. Julian had nothing to do with that roadkill’s death. Ryan says he couldn’t care less either way, but Nelle made it clear the contents of her letter should be relayed to Sonny. It seems she got the final revenge against Ava’s ne’er do well brother. Unless Ava thinks she can make him a better offer.

Ned tells Alexis, until he speaks to Olivia, keep it between them. She says she’s not going to be sharing. What happened tonight is… Ned says, tonight, and she says, yes. He says, excellent, and leaves.   

Willow tells Carly, she married Michael so he’d have a better chance of defeating Nelle. Now that Nelle is gone, she’s no longer a threat. Carly says Michael asked her to make the situation permanent. If she adopts Wiley, and makes it official that Wiley is her son, that means she and Michael will be tied together forever. Carly doesn’t see a problem, but of course (🍷) the problem is Willow and Michael.  

The woman tells Lulu, Port Charles holds a lot of memories for her, but she’s never been one for nostalgia. It’s a filter, an objectivity destroyer, and can make a good reporter quickly disappear. She suggests they get down to business, and Lulu asks if the woman has had a chance to look at what she sent. The woman says she has. Port Charles is up in arms. It’s heavy on theory, but light on everything else. All she found was a philanthropist. Why is she bothered by a man using his money to save a cherished hospital? Lulu says, the philanthropy is a front. Cyrus is a criminal. The woman says, the Police Commissioner publicly exonerated him, and Lulu says, just because he was framed, doesn’t mean he’s innocent. He’s planning something big, and most definitely illegal, and he’s using the hospital to do it. The woman asks if she has evidence, or just a hunch. Lulu says she has her father’s instincts. The woman knew him well. Isn’t that enough?

Anna says she’s sorry for Robert’s loss, but he’s not allowed to use his grief to harass Peter. Robert says, one thing he’s realized is, our time on earth is not guaranteed. We need to look out for the people we care about. He says he’s not mincing words now, and she wonders if he’s subtly been mincing words all this time. He says, Peter/Henrick is a real threat to their lives. Anna says she’s not listening to this argument again. She gets a call from Valentin, and steps away. Robert tells Finn that Anna isn’t listening to him; Finn has to get through. Peter August is as phony as his name. Henrik is a threat. Finn says, enough.

Brook tells Amy, according to her doctors, there’s no timetable. Any says it’s not their job to predict the future, and they all say that. She asks if Brook remembers when they were in chorus. Maybe next year, they can reunite at the Nurses Ball, and harmonize on You’re Not Alone. She starts to sing.

Ava wonders what Ryan is asking her, and he says if she wants his silence and to protect her brother, it comes at a price. What to ask for… What pressure… He’s got it. He thinks a weekly visit will do the trick. She says, no, but he says she’ll leave him no choice but to send the letter to Sonny. She says, all right; she’ll do it. They have a deal. He says she can’t show up and despise him. She has to share her innermost thoughts, hopes, and dreams, like she did when they would lie together in each other’s arms. What does she say? Is she with him? Nikolas walks in, and asks what she’s doing with this lunatic.

Willow tells Carly, when she and Michael agreed to marry, they knew it was just as friends. Carly asks if that’s changed, and Willow says, there have been moments. Maybe there will be more someday. Carly says, because of Wiley, and Willow says, and because of the kind of man Michael is. Carly tells her, relax. Don’t worry about creating the picture perfect family. Let their love for Wiley guide the way, and they’ll know what the right thing to do is. Michael comes in, and says they have an appointment for a consultation on Wiley’s surgery. He asks if everything is okay.

Ned rolls in the door, and Olivia throws her arms around him. She says he smells like a distillery. He asks how long she’s been home, and she asks if he didn’t get her messages. Where has he been?

Finn says, it never gets old. He gives Robert credit. He never misses an opportunity to hammer Anna about Peter.  Robert says, he’s not even Anna’s son, and he’s worked his way into the lives of Robin, Noah, and Emma. And he got Maxie pregnant. Finn says, they couldn’t be happier, and Robert says, what about Violet? After Finn and Anna are married, Peter will be part of the package. Is Finn going to keep looking the other way to keep Anna happy? 

On the phone, Anna says, if she wants to protect Peter and Maxie, she has to get Alex to play the game, not the other way around. Is he in?… Good. She thinks they may be able to breathe easier once her sister is dealt with.   

Kirk says he’s loved Obrecht since he first laid eyes on her in Steinmaur. She says she remembers the cultured masculinity he exuded when he stole into her cell. He was a ray of sunlight in her bleak and grey existence. When he arranged for his personal care and her transfer, how could she not be grateful? He says he returns her feelings, and she says she wishes it could be different, but if they act on their feelings, the scandal alone could destroy him. Violating the doctor/patient relationship will leave him disgraced, if not destroy his career. It’s regrettable they can’t truly be together until she’s free, and Anna and Peter are vanquished. Kirk says he’ll do what must be done.   

Sitting at the bar, Amy hums. Brook says, only she is alone. Julian comes by, and asks if she’s had any luck finding an apartment. She asks if he remembers the night they met. He thought she was a hooker. He says he was working on a business deal, and she told him to think about changing the parameters of the deal. He asks her, what’s up? and she says she thinks she should take her own advice. She looks at Amy. Are they going to go Singing in the Rain with this? Is Amy going to be the voice behind the woman?

Ava doesn’t know why Nikolas barged in, but he interrupted a conversation. He says he doesn’t care; he’s getting her out. She says, that’s not how marriage works. This has nothing to do with him. Nikolas says when his wife is face to face with a sadistic killer, it has everything to do with him. Ryan knocks on the glass with the phone. He talks into the phone, telling Ava, maybe he was wrong. A husband with passion and feeling. Is it possible? Could it be true Ava is in love with Nikolas too?

Brook approaches Amy, who says she got the feeling Brook wanted to be alone. Brook says she couldn’t be more wrong. She’s thinking there is something Amy could do for her.  

Alexis takes a bottle of vodka out of a paper bag. She pours a good three fingers into a glass, and drinks.   

Ned tells Olivia, he wasn’t the one who left the country. She vanished off the radar. She says she left him messages; didn’t he get them? He says all he knows is that she left her phone at a hotel in Monte Carlo. Olivia says, so the hotel reached out? So he knows. He says he knows she and Robert slept together.

Carly tells Michael, it’s getting late, and he and Willow have a lot to discuss. She’ll let Willow fill him in, while she takes a peek at Wiley. She promises not to wake him up. She leaves, and Michael asks if Willow is okay. She says his mom was great. She helped Willow see more clearly. Michael asks, in what way? and she says, Wiley needs both of them. So she’s in. Let’s make this happen. She’s decided to adopt Wiley.

Finn tells Robert, don’t worry about his daughter. He’ll never let anything happen to her. He has to trust Anna to do what’s best for his family. Hasn’t she proven that time and again? Robert says, she has, but he knows better than Finn that she has a blind spot. Finn says they do agree on one thing – life is short. He sees that every day. Robert may want to ask himself, would Holly want him to waste what’s left by dying on this hill?

Kirk says he needs to pack, and Obrecht says, the weather is notoriously unpredictable there this time of year. He says he doesn’t want to leave, but she says, it’s the only way. Dante needs guidance, and his strong hand will stay the task. He says, that’s what the drugs he’s prescribed are for, but she says she knows better than he does, it’s best not to leave the strong-willed to their own devices. He asks what she’ll do while he’s gone, and she says, count the days until she proves her innocence and Peter’s guilt. She says she’ll miss him, and he says, his Liesl. He leaves, and she says, schwein.

The woman says Lulu’s pitch was impressive enough to convince her to stay and help with the story. She has some other things to attend to in Port Charles, and it will give  them time to nose around together, and see if they can turn up some real evidence against Cyrus. Lulu apologizes, saying she has to take off. She has a deadline on another story she has to get to. The woman says, there’s nothing more stressful than a missed deadline. As they walk to the elevator, Lulu says call if she needs a tour guide. You’ll find the city has changed quite a bit, Miss Templeton. The woman says she’ll find her way around, and call her… Robert says, Jackie?  Needless to say, or maybe not, she’s no longer being played by Demi Moore (see below).

Ava tells Ryan, her personal life is off limits, but he disagrees. He says, going forward, nothing is off limits. Nikolas tells her, let’s go, but she says there’s bullet proof glass between them. Just give her another minute. He says, as she wishes, and leaves. Ryan says, true love. That changes things. Ava says she agreed to visit. What more does he want? He says, spending time together is meaningless if she’s legally and emotionally tied to someone else. If she wants the letter, and to spare her brother’s life, she’s going to divorce her husband.

Just a thought, but Ava could easily say she’s trying to trick Nikolas out of his money, and I’m sure Ryan would get that on a sociopathic mercenary level.

Tomorrow, Olivia asks if Ned doesn’t know her any better than that, Amy says it’s going to be so fun, Michael tells Willow there are some issues they need to clarify, and Jason says it shouldn’t be an issue for Britt.

🕶 Jackie, Oh…

Back in the day, she was Jenny on AMC.

The Haves and The Have Nots

Veronica tells Benny, calm down. He asks if she’s telling him the truth, and she asks when he’s known Veronica to lie, talking weirdly about herself in the third person. He asks, who is he? and she tells him, come over. He says he’s not playing games, and she asks when he’s known Veronica to play games. She says, Derrick has a record as long as Benny’s penis. She looked at his records, and it all started to make sense; she put it together. Come to her house. He asks why everything has to be such an effort with her, and she says she’s the queen; she requires maintenance. He tells her give him the address, but she says then she’ll have to get him out of jail. Come over. He says he’s on the way, and she tells him, stay angry. It turns her on so much.

Benny tells the realtor, Rianna (the old Valerie Spencer from General Hospital!) that he has to go. He asks if she’s sure she’s okay, and she asks if he found anything. He says he did, but he has to come back. Good thing, since her phone keeps ringing. She says, it’s all good, and asks if he’s okay. He says, something just came up, and she says she understands. Call her when he’s ready. He says he’ll call tomorrow, and leaves. She tosses her phone on the desk.

Kathryn tells Chief Shepherd that she’s going to go nuts in her cell. He says he hopes not, and she asks why the hell she’s been in there all day, with no phone call to her attorney, and no update on her son? He says, as soon as he gets one, he’ll let her know. She says, if he thinks he’s going to deliver her son to the Malones… and Shepherd says, no way; he escaped. Kathryn asks, how? and he says Wyatt is a clever kid. Kathryn says, not that clever, and Shepherd says, he got away. She says she needs to talk to her husband, and he says he’ll get the call in right now. She thanks him, and then says, he’s toying with her, isn’t he? He says, lady, you’re in jail. She says she may be in jail, but she’s still… He finishes, Kathryn Cryer. He knows. He says, hey everybody, what’s her name? and all the inmates say, Kathryn Cryer, so unenthusiastically, I laugh. Kathryn says this is some kind joke to him, and he says, no. This is serious. As serious as murdering the DA. She says she didn’t do that, and he says, no one in there did. She insists she didn’t, and he says, okay, who did? She tells him, Veronica Harrington, and he asks if she has proof. She says, let her call her lawyer, and she’ll give him all the proof he needs. He says, nice try, and she says, so that’s it? He tells her, George says she’s the only one, but Kathryn says she’s telling the truth. Shepherd says, the process takes a long time. She could tell him something. Or she might be in there a month. The wheel of court justice moves slowly. Brace herself. She says she wants to call her lawyer, and he says she should have given Mama Rose the money. He walks away, and she says, if anything happens to her son…

Veronica’s doorbell  rings, and she calls to Laura. Realizing she sent Laura on an errand, she looks out. She goes onto the second floor deck, and tells Samuel, there’s someone at her door, and asks if he can get it. Her cameras are broken. He tells her that he’ll get it, and she goes to her closet and gets her gun. Samuel opens the door to Celine, who says she’s there to see Veronica. Veronica tells her to come in, and thanks Samuel. He goes back to work, and Veronica says she wasn’t expecting Celine. Celine says she got an eviction notice, and her rent needs to be paid in three days. Veronica asks, how much? and Celine says, $1200. Veronica says, she doesn’t have $1200? and Celine says she wouldn’t be there if she did. Veronica says she’s not paying it for Celine, but Celine says she didn’t come there to ask for money. Veronica says she doesn’t do sexual favors for clients – female clients – either. Celine looks unamused, and Veronica tells her, calm down. She’ll go to the judge and get it. Celine says, she can do that? and she says she’s Veronica Harrington. Celine says another $200 bill is also due, and Veronica says, she’s pathetic. Celine says she doesn’t need to be insulted, and Veronica says, then bye. She’s not wasting her time going before a judge to get $1500. She’s going to get $50K. He left Celine broke and destitute. She can’t pay for her kids. Veronica will get it for her. She tells Celine to go home and wait for her phone call. She’ll have the money within a day. She adds that she was going to tell Celine to try and look bad for the judge, but she has it covered. But don’t look this bad. It looks like they’re trying too hard. Really Celine just looks normal. It’s not like she showed up in rags. Celine leaves, and Veronica goes into the kitchen. She finds Sam getting some water, and she asks how handy he is with electronics. He says, pretty handy, and she says, there’s a camera out front; can he fix it? He says he can, but has a buddy who’s good at it. She tells him to try, and if he can’t, call his buddy. He says he’ll go around outside, since he’s covered in sweat, but she says she loves it. She knows he loves his wife, he doesn’t cheat, and he’s happily married. She’s not flirting, but she loves covered in sweat. She grabs his hand, pulls him toward the living room, and giggles.

At the Cryer house, Hanna goes over the books with a calculator. Her phone rings, and it’s the accountant Al. She says she has questions, maybe too many. She’s been going over the paperwork, and doing online research, but oh my God. He says he gets it, and she asks if it’s possible for them to meet. He says he’s taking a break soon. She can come by his office or he’ll come to her. She asks if he really doesn’t mind coming there. She has all the documents there. He tells her to text him the address, and he’ll text her when he’s on his way. She asks how much he charges, and he tells her, no charge. He’s helping an old pastor. She asks if he goes to her church, and he says he does. She’s sorry they haven’t met, and he says he’s in accounting; he’s more comfortable around spreadsheets. She asks again how much he charges, and he tells her, some coffee. She says, that she can do, and he says he’ll see her soon.

Benny knocks on Veronica’s door. When she answers, he says, where is it? She asks if she gets a hello, and he says, hello; where is it? She says, no kiss? and he says he’s not playing games. She says, Veronica doesn’t play games, talking that weird way again. He tells her to give him what she’s got, and she asks what he’s giving her. This is a negotiation. He says the dude raped his mother, and she says she doesn’t care nothing about his momma. He tells her, go to hell. Just give him the damn information. She says she changed her mind. She doesn’t like way he’s talking to her. Benny heads for the door, but she says he’ll be back. He says, don’t count on it, and she says, what Derrick did to his mother was not good; it was very bad. He says, dammit, and she hands him the folder. He looks through it, and she says she found the police report Hanna filed. His mother was very pretty, but the years haven’t been kind. She’s aged so much, it looks like she’s been using her face for feet. Veronica laughs, and Benny asks if she thinks it’s funny, but she says, no; she doesn’t. I do. This is the second time Veronica has thrown massive shade at a woman who looks just fine. Benny asks where the address is, and Veronica says Derrick was never arrested for the rape. There was an armed robbery two blocks away, and he was charged with that. Why doesn’t Benny ask his mammy? Benny tells her not to call his mother that, and Veronica says Hanna is the one who’s the maid. He asks if he can have the address, and she says he hasn’t done anything for her yet. She knows he misses it. He laughs, and says she’s sick. She says he can’t take a mammy joke? He walks out, and she says, his mama is so stupid, she thought a quarterback was a refund. BA-DUM-CHH! She says, he’ll be back.   

Tanner sits with Justin at Justin’s apartment. He says he’s sorry he hit Justin, but Justin says, it’s okay. Tanner says Justin is pretty banged up, and Justin says, it’s a long story. It’s going to make Tanner mad. Tanner ask if he hit Justin, nodding at the pictures of Jeffrey, but Justin says, no. Tanner says, then who? and Justin says he pissed off the wrong people. Tanner tells Justin to promise he’s not doing this anymore, and Justin does. He says he has to thank Tanner. Tanner always kept him out of trouble. He’s a great big brother. Tanner says, thanks. He’ll check on Justin tomorrow. Justin says he’s going to fix this. Don’t worry. He’s going to fix all of this. Tanner says he knows. He’s got faith in Justin. He leaves, and Justin looks at pictures of Jeffrey on the wall.

David visits Jim at the hospital, and tells Jim that he went by the bar. The car was there, but Wyatt was nowhere to be found. Maybe he dumped the car. Jim says, or maybe he sold it. Was there anybody there to talk to him? David says, that young one, Sandy, and Jim says, he’s like Mitch, but David says, Mitch tends to be one of the cooler Malones. Jim isn’t so sure, and David asks, what’s wrong? Jim says, the car was moved. It’s in a parking lot near the loft. David says, he’ll go see what he can find. If it moves again, let him know. Jim says he hates to ask, but when David is out, could he check on that old battleax of his, and see how Kathryn is doing? David says he’ll see what he can find out, and Jim says he owes David one. David says, more than one. The doctor comes in, and reminds David that he should get a physical. David promises he will, and leaves. The doctor asks how Jim is feeling, and Jim says, like hell. When is he getting out? The doctor says he just said he felt like hell, but Jim says he’d rather feel like hell in his own house, and in his own bed. The doctor understands, and Jim asks when he can leave. The doctor says he wishes he had a magic pill, and Jim says he does; painkillers. Load him up and send him on his way. The doctor tells Jim to be careful, and Jim asks if the doctor is really talking to him about addiction. The doctor says he can get Wyatt help, and Jim says, when he gets his hands on Wyatt, he might take him up on it. They shake hands, and the doctor tells Jim, get some sleep. Jim says that’s all he’s doing. Phone calls and sleep is all he’s got. 

Jeffrey asks if Madison is ready to go, and they head for the elevator. Madison asks why Jeffrey is smiling, and Jeffrey says, no reason. He laughs, and Madison says he thinks he knows why. Because they had a great night. Jeffrey says, yes, and Madison says, and a great morning. Jeffrey says, yes, and because when he got out of the shower, there was a naked man in Madison’s living room. Madison says he wasn’t naked, and Jeffrey says he’s not talking about Madison. Madison asks who he’s talking about, and the elevator doors open. Colby comes out, and Madison says, hi. Was Colby in his apartment? Colby says, yes, and Madison says, was he naked? Colby says, uh-huh, and Madison tells him, they talked about that. Colby says Madison said if he had someone, Colby should stop. Madison says, he has someone, and Colby tells him, Jeffrey said they’re just friends. Madison says then he and Jeffrey have a lot to talk about, over a nice lunch, that Colby’s paying for. Colby says, why him? and Madison says because he’s embarrassed. Colby says, don’t be. Jeffrey is beautiful. He’s even better naked. Jeffrey says he was getting in the shower, and Colby says, he was getting in. Is Madison jealous? Madison tells Jeffrey not to let Colby corrupt him. Colby says, so Jeffrey is new to the scene. That’s why Madison is so protective. He asks how much Jeffrey knows about Madison, and Jeffrey says, not much. Colby says, Madison is on the hot seat, and he knows how much Madison likes it. Madison rapidly hits the elevator button, and Jeffrey says, pressing on it doesn’t make it come any faster, but Colby says, it usually does. BA-DUM-CHH! Everyone thinks they’re funny tonight.

At the Iron Bone, Mitch wonders why it’s so quiet. Only Sandy is there, and Mitch asks, where’s the family? Sandy thinks Mitch should go back where he came from, and Mitch asks what the hell has gotten into him? Sandy says Mitch wouldn’t understand; he wasn’t in the basement. Mitch says he should kick Sandy’s ass for acting like a fool, and Sandy says, go to hell. Mitch asks, what’s the problem? and Sandy says, because of Mitch, he’s in this mess. Mitch asks what he’s talking about, and Sandy says Mitch isn’t in the family. After Vinnie, it’s supposed to be Mitch, but now it’s him. Mitch asks, what’s the problem? Sandy doesn’t like the life? Sandy says he doesn’t like killing, and Mitch says, then get out of the family. Sandy asks, then who comes next? Mitch says Sandy makes him sick, and Sandy says Mitch makes him sick, and that bitch Rianna. She’s trying to hide from him. Mitch says, let the broad go, but Sandy says he’s not letting anything go. Mitch says, he’s setting himself up for more heartbreak if he continues being a pain in the ass. Benny comes in, and Sandy says, you’ve got to be kidding. Benny says he’s got to talk to Mitch. Mitch lied to him. Sandy asks if Benny has a problem, and Mitch tells Sandy, sit down and shut up. Benny asks why Mitch lied, and Mitch asks what he’s talking about. Benny tells him, he said that dude didn’t do it. Derrick. Why did he lie? Mitch says he had to. Benny needs to lay off. Benny asks why Mitch is protecting Derrick, and Mitch says he’s not. He’s trying to keep Benny out of trouble. Benny is going to do something stupid. Benny says give him the address, but Mitch says he doesn’t have it. Benny says he can get it, and Mitch asks what Benny is going to do. Benny says Mitch is still lying; fine. He walks out, and Mitch says, good luck with that. He’s been bailing Benny’s ass out for years. Sandy starts to say something, and Mitch says he told Sandy, shut up. Sandy says Mitch better handle that quick; the Blacks coming in… Mitch says he’s going to bust Sandy’s ass if he doesn’t shut up. Lay off him if he can’t handle the family. Sandy says Mitch does what he wants around there. Why is he there? Mitch says he likes to come in, say hi, and get a drink. Sandy says he’s not part of the family, and Mitch says he does what he wants. Sandy laughs, and Mitch says don’t come crying to him when he can’t handle bloodshed. Sandy can’t believe he’s related to Mitch; he’s much better looking. Mitch says, no one knows who Sandy’s real father is. He’s nothing but a bitch either. Mitch walks out.

Charles talks to his kids about living in the Whitehouse. His little girl says she likes living in their house, but Charles says they’ll love it there. There are wonderful things they can do. Play hide and seek in the Rose Garden, the Easter egg roll… Landon says their father will pardon a turkey. She asks if Landon will be there, and Charles says he will. Landon thanks him, and takes the children to wherever they’re stashed when not on screen. He comes back, and tells Charles, so adorable. Charles says he knows, and thanks Landon for helping him out. He hopes Landon finds the right guy. He knows Landon cares, and he appreciates it. Landon says Charles is worth it. Charles says, in fairness to them both, Landon isn’t still hoping they’ll be together one day? Landon asks if he can speak off the record, and says just because he’s gay doesn’t mean he’s pining for Charles. Charles says he’s asking because he has feelings for Landon, but not those kind of feelings. It’s hard for him to trust, but Landon is gaining it every day. Landon knows it’s hard, and says he’d never betray Charles. Charles says, Judas said the same thing to Jesus. Landon says he’s not Judas, and Charles says, no; he’s not. He appreciates Landon’s help with the kids. They’re like him, and don’t trust easily. They’re so innocent and pure; they know a good person. Landon thanks him, and says he tries to be. Charles says they’ve come a long way. Landon wonders if he can ask one more thing off the record. When Charles says things like this, it makes him feel special. Charles says, he is. As long as he knows it means two different things. Landon says he’s never had a guy friend. He knows his position, but he feels like a friend. Charles says as long as Landon knows his position, he’ll remain a friend.

Landon goes over paperwork, and Oliver pops into his office. Oliver says, Landon is something, and Landon says, he is. Oliver tells Landon, be careful. He’s attracted to Charles, and it can be a problem. Landon says, he’s a professional, unlike Oliver. He says, she loves Charles, and Oliver says, by the way, she was hanging out at a Savannah hotel with a member of a mob family. Landon asks if Oliver has been tracking her, but Oliver says, the press has. He knows a reporter who saw the Malone guy go into her hotel. Landon says Oliver should stay out of it, and Oliver says, it didn’t take her long to get over him, but Landon says, she’s not. Oliver says, whatever, and Landon suggests Oliver find a hole and crawl into it. Oliver says, she also went to the drug store to buy a few things. Landon says he doesn’t care, and Oliver starts to leave. Landon tells him, get his ass back there. He says Oliver’s sources are all fools, and Oliver says, are they? Landon says, yes. They know nothing, and they’re spinning him. Now go home. Get laid. Has that ever happened? He calls Oliver an a-hole, and says, they didn’t do the news story, so pay up. Oliver says they didn’t bet, and Landon says Oliver probably couldn’t afford it anyway. Oliver leaves, and Landon says, so annoying. He hates that little bastard.

Benny bangs on the Cryer’s door, and frantically rings the bell. Hanna answers, and asks what he’s doing there. He says Veronica told him that Derrick raped her. She showed him the police report. Give him Derrick’s address. She says she’s not doing that, and he shouldn’t be there. He says he’s not leaving until he gets the address, and she says if he stays, she’s calling the police. He asks if she’s going to let that dude get away with it, but she says she’s not letting anybody get away with nothing. He tells her, give him the address now, and she says, give that man back his money. Benny says she’s not going to close the door in his face, but she does.

Benny sees a car coming up the driveway. It’s Derrick. Benny walks up to the car, and slams his hand on the hood.  

Next time, Benny asks Derrick if he raped Hanna, Oliver says things are going to blow up in Landon’s face (and it’s not part of a joke), Colby says Veronica is going to meet some of the real gays, Jeffrey tells Colby to get out of his mother’s pool, and Veronica is pushed too far.

😴 Sorry, What…?

At least the dawn comes later now, so I can kid myself that I went to bed earlier. Wait. Technically, it is early, so I did. As it inches toward Halloween, I vow not to give up without a fight, even if I have to eat all the candy myself. Until next we meet, stay safe, stay dynamic, and stay away from imprisoned lunatics. Or any lunatics for that matter.

September 29, 2020 – Duo Programmus Interruptus, Kate Watches, VanderReveal, Get Off My Spice, Go Away Already, Throne News, Boys Spin, BonnaMove, New Race, Something Relaxing & Slow

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What I Watched Today

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

️ General Hospital turned into baseball today when MLB took over.

💬 There was also no The Haves and The Have Nots. It will be back with a new episode next week.

🛥 Bravo had nothing new, sort of. There were a couple of episodes of Watch with Kate Chastain: Below Deck Mediterranean. This was probably the best way to watch that show this season. Kate knows how to make a snarky comment, and after viewing Tom’s first meltdown, said she felt like she’d watched 40 episodes. She gave the best quote of the night after Malia asked Tom to meet with Captain Sandy, and he said he wasn’t fully prepared to cook. She pointed out the majority of the Below Deck chefs weren’t, and said, You know how to make nachos? You’re hired.

👶 It’s a B…aby…

In case you hadn’t heard, Lala and Randell have made their reveal.

https://www.etonline.com/lala-kent-reveals-the-sex-of-her-and-randell-emmetts-first-child-together-153329

🧂 No Spice For You…

While I admit to a certain amount of schadenfreude when karma befalls a Bravolebrity, like Teddi getting the ax from RHOBH, there’s no reason to pick on someone just because they’re more rich, famous, and more talented than you. I saw The Spice Girls – all five, twice – in 2000 when they had a reunion tour. I don’t care what anybody says; they were amazing. There was dancing in the aisles.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1192741/spice-girls-melanie-c-recalls-cruel-and-heartless-tabloid-treatment-in-revealing-essay

🗡 Swift Karma…

Speaking of the aforementioned schadenfreude.

https://extratv.com/2020/09/22/teddi-mellencamp-confirms-rhobh-exit-it-feels-like-a-breakup/

🐉 Write Faster, George…

The prequel is coming! The prequel is coming!

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/game-of-thrones-prequel-house-of-the-dragon-2022-casting-hbo/

And while we’re on the subject.

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/game-of-thrones-george-r-r-martin-names-his-least-favorite-scene-in-the-entire-show/

🦸🏽‍♂️ Spin This Off…

I haven’t had a chance to see The Boys yet, but I’m intrigued, and they’re already spinning off.

https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-boys-spin-off-college-for-supes-in-development-amazon/

🎸 Musical Move…

Bonnaroo has been rescheduled.

https://jambands.com/news/2020/09/29/bonnaroo-reschedules-to-labor-day-weekend-2021/

🚴 The Race Is On…

The new season of The Amazing Race will premiere on Wednesday, October 14th, at 9 pm.

https://parade.com/932146/mikebloom/amazing-race-season-32/

🐟 The City That Never Sleeps…

Enjoy several sealife cams.

https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/ocean-voyager/

⛹️‍♀️ A Break In the Action…

It looks like this week is mostly full of repeats and rehashes, and Friday’s GH remains uncertain. Soap Digest said yes, but the digital guide says no. Magic Eightball says… keep some mystery in life, so we’ll see. Sunday starts the week hot and heavy with the finale of The Walking Dead’s season 10, and the premiere of The Walking Dead: World Beyond. Gone are my date nights with 90 Day Fiance: Whatever show is on in the franchise right now, and a bag of cookies. Nothing lasts forever. As we fumble through the TV week, stay safe, stay ready for anything, and stay clapping back at the haters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As5_xq78VRA

September 22, 2020 – Someone Knows What They Did, Kathryn Refuses To Pay & Wee Hours

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

I missed the very beginning, but here are the takeaway points. Valentin gave Alexis a ride home, since she couldn’t drive her car, Cameron told Franco about homecoming, and said he needed a tux, Lulu and Elizabeth met for lunch at Kelly’s, and Ava and Nina met for lunch at the MetroCourt. Maxie discovered Brando hadn’t gotten to her car, and said she was going to leave him a bad review, but Sam walked in and diffused the situation. Onward…

Alexis thanks Valentin for the lift. He says he’s happy to help, and she says he’s only happy when something’s in it for him. Doesn’t he have a stolen corporation to run? He says he didn’t steal it. He staged a legitimate takeover. He’s not above self-interest, but that’s not why he’s there. She says she doesn’t care why he’s there. Under other circumstances, she’d be happy to spar with him, but it’s not a good time. Again, she thanks him for unlocking the door, but kindly use it to leave. He says she’s being rude, but he won’t hold it against her after what she’s been through. It’s more than anyone should bear. He heard about Neil, and he’s so, so sorry.

Cameron tells Franco that he and Trina decided they were better off as friends. Franco says, that’s mature, and Cameron says, except he likes her. He likes the times they spend together, just the two of them. He thinks they should try dating for real. Franco says, tell her, and Cameron says he makes it sound easy. Franco says, it’s tortuously difficult, but Cameron and Trina went through a horrible ordeal and came out the other side together; it’s a special bond. Cameron wonders what if he missed the chance, and Franco says, then he did. Trina is a straight shooter. Just tell her how he feels. It will be okay. Cameron says, there’s a catch – Josslyn.

Lulu tells Elizabeth, if it’s any consolation, Peter approved something that might change the public’s perception of Cyrus. Elizabeth says, the sooner, the better, and Lulu says she knows her mother would help with Elizabeth and Franco’s finances, since their hours were cut. Elizabeth knows she would, but for now, they’re managing. Trina comes in, and says hello to them, and Elizabeth says she heard about homecoming. She asks if Trina is excited, and Trina says, definitely, but it’s a lot to plan. She’s going to grab a drink and get started. Trina goes to the counter, and Lulu says, it just hit her. They’re all seniors now. Elizabeth says she knows. It seems like just yesterday she was bringing Cameron home from the hospital, and now they’re talking about colleges. Lulu says she remembers being the annoying little sisters. A lot has changed since then.

Ava tells Nina, she took Avery to Sonny’s cabin while the dealt with Mike. Who should interrupt, but Nikolas. He was trying to catch her in an affair. Nina should have seen him. He was ridiculous; demanding to know which window Franco planned to escape out of. Nina asks, what’s the human part? and Ava says, when Nikolas realized it was just her and Avery, the dad in him came out. He helped Avery catch fireflies, and helped her to search for Avery in the dark. Nina asks if Avery is okay, and Ava says, Avery is fine. It’s her mother who’s hopelessly confused. She and Nikolas were hating each other, and now he’s kind and understanding for no apparent reason. Nina says, wait; back up. Ava and Nikolas had sex?

Sam tells Maxie, yes; she does know Brando, and he hasn’t neglected Maxie’s car. He got jumped. Can’t she tell by his face? Maxie says she sees the bruises, but figured he was greasing an axel and dropped a wrench on himself or something. Sam’s phone rings, and she steps away to take the call. Maxie says she’s sorry about what happened, and asks if Brando is still in pain. He says only when he’s threatened with a bad review. He introduces himself, and Maxie says, Sonny’s relative, who just popped up to save Carly’s life. He says, right place, right time. Sam says she has to take off. She tells them, play nice, and tells Brando, feel better. He thanks her for stopping to check on him. When she’s gone, Maxie says, Sam’s stamp of approval. How’d he get that?

Cameron explains to Franco that he, Josslyn, Trina, and Dev are all going together. Franco says he doesn’t know whether to give Cameron a high five or give him a lecture on respect and honesty. Cameron says they’re going as friends, and Franco says, sounds like fun. Cameron says, it sounds complicated. If he does nothing, he stays in the friendzone. If he says how he feels, he could be rejected and hurt someone’s feelings. Someone he cares about. Franco says he doesn’t know how to tell Cameron who go with, or how to sort it out, but for the tux rental, he’s got Cameron covered.

Lulu tells Elizabeth, she loves Nikolas, but the game he’s playing with Ava isn’t worth the cost to Spencer. He’s staying in this farce of a marriage just to best Ava. It’s driving her nuts. Elizabeth says, her too, but to be fair, Ava and Nikolas are doing it to each other. Lulu says she has to believe Nikolas is better than that, and there’s still some good under all the hurt and pain. She’s seen glimmers of it. Elizabeth has seen it too, right? Elizabeth flashes back to Nikolas kissing her, and says she can think of a few things he’s done, and he’s not better. Nikolas walks into Kelly’s.

Dante asks Dr. Kirk where this is coming from. The doctor came to him, and said they wanted him on a mission where a close friend or family member was involved; that he was uniquely suited for it. Dr. Kirk says, correct, and Dante asks what the problem is. The doctor says they doubt Dante can complete the mission. He’s still a danger to himself and those around him. Dante says, that’s what he told the doctor, and why he turned it down. Then his mother got in there, and he heard her crying. He’s not saving his family by staying there; he’s hurting them worse. He wants to accept the mission, and now they’re taking it away. He asks, who made the decision? Dr. Kirk says, the recommendation is in Dante’s file, and Dante says, he’s the one. Dante does look kind of crazed right now.

Nikolas tells Lulu and Elizabeth that he just came from Sonny and Carly’s; he heard about Mike. Elizabeth says, Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease, and Lulu asks how Spencer is handling it. Nikolas says, he never met Courtney’s father, and now he never will. Elizabeth says, it’s too bad Spencer is in Europe instead of being close to his family, and Nikolas says, if he could take back the past few years… Elizabeth says she has to get to the hospital, and jets. Lulu asks what Nikolas did to upset her, and he says, it’s a long list. What did he walk in on? It sounded like they were in the middle of something important. Lulu says they were. They were talking about him.

Nina says, Ava had sex with her husband? and Ava says she can hardly believe it happened too. Now she’s confused. It was easy to hate Nikolas when he was manipulating and gaslighting her, but last night the bastard reminded her that he’s capable of passion, empathy, and deep humanity. Nina says, that’s awful, and Ava says, it’s terrible. She should have seen him with Avery. He was truly sincerely sad that Sonny’s father had passed away. It’s the first time since they were stuck on Cassadine Island that he’s treated her like a human being. Nina asks, now that she’s rediscovered his humanity, what does it mean for her marriage? Franco walks in.

Alexis thanks Valentin for being so kind. They don’t typically have a cordial relationship. He says she’s been kind to him. She was the only one who didn’t condemn him in the light of Sasha and Nina, and finding out he wasn’t a Cassadine. When he was at rock bottom, she reached out. He’s returning the favor. They might not be siblings, but they can be friends. She wonders if he’s going to give her friendly advice, but he says he’s fresh out, and doubts she would take if offered. But he can sip tea, and she can tell him about Neil. She says she got a notice for Neil’s memorial; it’s happening today. It bothers her that they boil people’s lives down to two sentences. Neil’s was, esteemed colleague and respected psychiatrist. He was a lot more than a professional bio and a tragic opioid statistic. Valentin says, tell him about Neil, and she says, he was a wonderful man, full of contradictions and interests. He loved the opera and vinyl records, and had courage. He saved children from dangerous cults, and he was a father. He sang to his daughter on the anniversary of her death each year for her. So they made a mess of their careers for each other, and were planning a future of hope the night he died. The next morning, that was all gone. He’s gone. Valentin says he’s sorry. Sam walks in, and says Molly texted and said she should check on Alexis. She sees Alexis’s cast, and says, you son of a bitch. What happened? Alexis says Valentin didn’t do it. She did it to herself.

Maxie says, Sam is usually guarded, and Brando flashes back to Sam telling him that if he tries to make trouble for Molly, he’ll be in a world of trouble with her. He says, doesn’t he know it, and Maxie says, it takes a special person to win Sam over. What did he do? He guesses he made the cut, and asks about her car. She says it’s her boyfriend’s car, and he asks what it was doing before it stopped running. She says, sputtering, and not accelerating, like it was losing its grip. It would stall, catch, then loose steam. A light came on, and they looked it up. Brando says, the crankshaft position sensor, and she says, so he is good.

Dante says, Dr. Kirk did this. He got the director to rescind the offer. Dr. Kirk says Dante’s pulse is elevated, and he’s raising his voice. Dante says, no kidding. He moves closer to the doctor, who tells him, stop. Dante says Dr. Kirk told him going would be the right thing. He pounds on the door, and shouts that he was going to go home and rebuild his life. Now that’s being taken away. No way in hell is Dr. Kirk doing that to him.

Brando tells Maxie, he noticed she has two car seats, and she says she has two kids – Georgie, James, and another one on the way. She might as well sell the car and get a minivan. Oh God. Her in a minivan. He says he can see it, and she asks him if he has kids. He starts to say no, but says, yes; one boy. She says, he forgot? and Brando says, he’s a teen, and he didn’t know him in a car seat. She says there’s still time to get to know his son, and time to put a little one in a car seat. Does he want more kids? He says, most women don’t asks that question until the sixth date.

Sam tells Alexis that she’s surprised, and Alexis says osteoporosis surprised her too, but the scan says she definitely has it. Molly was there. She thought Alexis shouldn’t be alone, so she’s sure that’s why Molly texted. Sam says she’s glad Molly did. Who knows when Alexis would have told her about this. Alexis says she needed time alone to process it. Sam asks if that’s why she was having tea with Valentin, and Alexis says Valentin helped her open the door, and he invited himself in. Sam says, if she can’t open… and Alexis says she has a lot on her mind. She’s distracted. She’s been disbarred and lost her license to protect a man who died in her bed of an overdose. She just got a notice about his memorial, and found out on her phone five minutes ago. Meanwhile, she’s klutzing around with one good hand and weak bones. Her position has been diminished in her place too, and now she has to spend extra time getting the damn front door open.

Dr. Kirk tells Dante, step back, and Dante asks if the doctor is afraid of what he might do. After Dr. Kirk offered him hope, he snatched it away from him. Dante walks to the other side of the room, and says he’s not going to do that. Dr. Kirk says that’s what he told his superiors when they insisted on subjecting him to this exercise. They have an audience. He points to a camera, and says his superiors wanted him to assess whether Dante could handle the stress, to make sure he won’t harm any innocents in the course of his mission. Dante says, to make sure they’re not libel in case he snaps. The doctor says he passed the test, but it’s by no means the only metric measure of fitness. Going home won’t be easy. It will be harder than Dante can imagine, but he can still see his family, and let his demons go free.

Cameron asks Trina how she feels about the four of them going as friends. She guesses she feels fine. It’s what they all decided. What’s the problem? Is he having second thoughts?

Lulu says she’d love to believe Nikolas will make the right choice in the end, and not the lucrative one. He says he’s not ready to give up. She asks if he’s close to driving Ava away for good – he flashes back to him and Ava kissing – or is he having second thoughts?

Franco tells Nina and Ava, good morning. They all just look at each other, and he says he was hoping to find Nina. He wants to ask a favor. Cameron needs a tux, and he was hoping she might help him out. Nina tells him to call the office, and they’ll set it up. He says he knew he could count on her. She’s been a good friend, and always has his best intentions at heart. He goes back to the elevator, and Nina says, nice of Franco to say why he came there. She has a feeling it wasn’t about her. Ava says, maybe it’s because they kissed.

Brando tells Maxie, he’s starting a business, and has no time for a social life, but he does have two ladies he’s crazy about – Avery and Donna. He’s enjoying getting to know his family. Maxie asks, what about his son? and Brando says, he’s a great kid. He wouldn’t mind more… someday. She asks, what’s his son’s mom like? Are they still in touch? He says, no. Like he said, he didn’t even know about Dev until a year ago, but they’re forming a strong bond. Dev just came by and asked for help with a girl problem, although he’s the last guy for that. Maxie says she would think a guy like him had vast experience with women.

Sam tells Alexis, calm down. She knows it’s a shock, but osteoporosis isn’t a rare condition; a lot of women have it. Alexis says she knows that intellectually, but when Portia gave her the diagnosis, it was like she’d been run over by a truck. It’s a chronic condition, and doesn’t go away. She has a pamphlet listing treatments that will help manage it. Apparently, she’ll be making lifestyle changes. Sam looks at the pamphlet, and says she’s ahead with cutting back on alcohol. Eating leafy greens and more calcium, Molly has been telling her that for years. Alexis says, keep reading. She has to wear comfortable shoes, and take special care when she exercises to prevent a fall risking her bones. Sam says, life without heels can be daunting, but seriously, talk to her doctor and come up with a plan. Alexis says she thought she wouldn’t have to think about this for years. It’s too much. Valentin says she should make the necessary arrangements for her funeral. Would she like a pine box or a ceramic funerary urn?

Cameron tells Trina, he was thinking about how the decision came to be, and she tells him, just spit it out. He says he was thinking… Josslyn shows up, and says she didn’t think she’d make it. Cameron says he’s sorry to hear about Mike; he was a great guy. He hugs Josslyn, and Trina says, he was. Josslyn thanks them, and says her dad reminded her that Mike would want her to get on with her life. Have they decided anything? Trina says she started a playlist, but Cameron was about tell her something. Cameron says he doesn’t want this to get in the way, in case Trina was thinking about taking someone. Josslyn asks if there’s someone they don’t know about.

Nikolas says, it turns out he and Ava can’t hate each other for an extended period of time. Lulu asks if they’re getting along better, and he says he doesn’t know what happened. He thought the plan was foolproof until Ava overheard her talking about him and Spencer working together. She says he’s welcome, and he says, try not be happy for his failure. She says she’s on his side, and he says he supposes she is. She wonders if he’d be better off if he cut Ava loose and lost his fortune, than torturing her and losing his soul.

Nina says, Ava kissed Franco? and Ava says, it sort of happened. Nina says, like it sort of happened she slept with Nikolas? Was it mutual? Ava says, it seemed that way at the time. Afterwards, it was obvious it was a mistake. Nina says as an outsider looking at Ava’s marriage, it seems like she and Nikolas don’t hate each other as much as they think they do. Maybe a marriage of convenience could become something more, like a real marriage. Ava doesn’t know if last night was a one-time truce, or if Nikolas wants more, or wants anything at all. Nina says, who cares what Nikolas wants? What does Ava want?

Alexis says Valentin couldn’t be any more insensitive, but he’s right. It’s not a tragedy; it’s a setback. He says, it’s a fact of life. She has the option to give up or make adjustments. Sam thinks Valentin should keep his take on women’s health issues to himself, and Alexis says she knows Sam is trying to support her, but she has something to discuss with Valentin that doesn’t concern Sam. She hustles Sam to the door, and Sam says Alexis is making her nervous. Alexis says she knows what she’s doing, and Sam says she hopes so. Alexis promises to call. When Sam is gone, Alexis thanks Valentin. He completely overstepped, but he said what she needed to hear. He says she didn’t want to thank him in front of Sam, but she says she didn’t want Sam to know she wants to borrow his car and driver. He asks where she’s going, and she says, Neil’s memorial. She can’t drive herself, and needs to be there. It might give her insight into who Neil was, and why he did what he did. If she finds that out, she can learn to let go and start living her life.

Dr. Kirk gives Dante some medication, and says he’ll help Dante every step of the way. Dante says, with what? He still doesn’t know what he’s doing. Dr. Kirk gives him some papers, and says, his mission. He walks out, and Dante starts to read.

Brando says Maxie doesn’t hold back, does she? She says, there’s a new single guy in town, and she has single friends. She admits she’s trying to figure him out. He says he’ll call her a car, and she ponders.

Dr. Kirk goes into an office, and says, it’s done. Dante is going home, in spite of his strong misgivings. Dante thinks he’s in control, but he’s dangerously close to the edge, and could snap. The doctor knows he has no choice. If they say it has to happen, it has to happen.

Franco goes to the hospital, and sees Elizabeth. She says, good timing. She was just going to text him. She’d been catching up with Lulu, and saw Nikolas. He says, what a coincidence; he just saw Ava. He thinks they should talk, and Elizabeth agrees. She thinks they need to clear the air.

Trina says there is someone she wants to take, but it would be impossible. Josslyn asks, why? Trina is funny, smart, and popular. There’s no way guys aren’t lining up to ask her out. Trina thanks her, but she meant her dad. If he could be there, they could have one last father/daughter dance, where he’d be smiling and snapping photos, but obviously, that can’t happen. The four of them will just have to have a wonderful night. She suggests they get to it, and stop making it complicated.

Nikolas tells Lulu, his and Ava’s relationship might be dysfunctional, but his soul isn’t at risk. The more time he spends with Ava, the more he finds… Admire is a strong word… respect…? Lulu says, appreciate? and he says he wouldn’t go that far. Ava has a toughness that masks a deep vulnerability. She has a cutting sense of humor, and a maternal side that people wouldn’t guess of her. Lulu says she could be wrong, but it sounds like Nikolas is falling for his wife. Nikolas’s phone dings, and he sees a picture of him kissing Elizabeth. Underneath, it says, I know what you did.

Ava tells Nina, she’s not sure what she wants anymore. Nikolas is clearly a scoundrel. He hid from his family for years, and his gaslighting sent her straight to Shadybrook. Yet…  Nina says, oh my God. Ava is falling for Nikolas. Ava’s phone dings, and she sees a picture of her and Franco kissing. Underneath, it says, I know what you did.

I can’t believe it. At the time someone snapped the photos, I told a friend that I wondered if it was the same person who would try to blackmail both of them, and she said she didn’t think so. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! I was right.

Tomorrow, Scotty says the sky’s the limit, Avery tells Sonny the necklace is hers, and Carly tells Jason she did something he’s not going to like.

The Haves and The Have Nots

Vinny takes the gun from Sandy, and shoots Wyatt. Or so we think. Wyatt slumps to the floor, but he’s not shot. Vinny asks what the hell is wrong with Sandy? Is he a pansy? Sandy says, no, and Vinny says, he can’t shoot somebody? What kind of Malone can’t shoot somebody? Take the gun. Wyatt says his parents have money, but Vinny tells him, shut up, and says, this kid is a wuss. He asks if Sandy wants him to tell Mama Rose that he can’t pull the trigger. Sandy says he can do it; he’ll get better. Vinny says he won’t because he’s a wimp. He tells Sandy, get out of here, and Sandy says he’s not a wimp. Vinny says, the only person afraid of him is that girl of his. If he wants to carry the Malone name, he’d better step up. Mama Rose isn’t running this thing; he is. If Sandy thinks he’s going to put up with this sh*t… Sandy says he knows Vinny won’t. Vinny pats Sandy’s face, gives him the gun, and tells him to get the hell out. Sandy leaves, and Vinny wonders what to do with Wyatt. Wyatt begs, please, whatever Vinny wants, but Vinny asks if he said Wyatt could talk. Wyatt says, sorry, and Vinny says the only reason Wyatt is still alive is because he’s worth a million dollars. That’s what his mother says, but him? He wants Wyatt’s blood.

Vinny tells Wyatt to sit up. He’s not worth a million dollars to Vinny. He wants Wyatt dead. Vinny points to his neck, and says, Wyatt did this. Wyatt says, sorry, man, and Vinny asks if he said Wyatt could talk. WTF is wrong with him? What happened that he’s in this strung out position? Does he ever trade sex for a fix? Wyatt says, no, but Vinny bets he has. Look at those lips. His mom and dad gave him everything. If Vinny had his life, he could have been President. He asks what happened to Wyatt’s wrists? and Wyatt says he cut them. Vinny asks if he’s talking about trying to kill himself, but Wyatt says he was trying to get out of jail. Vinny says, he was in jail? This story gets better and better. Wyatt says he was trying to get out and get to a hospital to get pain meds, but he found another way out. Vinny asks if he made bail, but Wyatt says he escaped. Vinny asks what Wyatt was in jail for, and Wyatt says he shot his parents. Vinny says, man, you ungrateful piece of crap. He should do everyone a favor and kill Wyatt. The hell with the million. It’s what Mama Rose wants. Wyatt’s mother got fresh with his mother, and now she wants a million. He thought his family was bad, but Wyatt’s family sucks. Wyatt stats to cry, and Vinny asks if he looks like a therapist. Don’t cry.

On the phone, Benny says he’ll come by someone’s office. Candace comes in from the bathroom, and Benny says they want $18 for a water, and the phone is $2 a minute. She says, thank God he has his cell. He says the realtor sounds hot, and she tells him, don’t be a douche. She asks if he’s meeting with her, and he says he is. She asks what his price range is, and he says she knows him. She tells him, get something nice, and he asks if she wants to come meet with the realtor. She says she’s not feeling well. She thinks she ate something bad. He says, the $45 hamburger. She tells him to send pictures, and he leaves. Candace calls Mitch, who asks, what’s going on? She asks if he can come over, and gives him her room number.

At Charles’s house, Conley has a drink. Landon comes in, and Conley asks if he’s not Charles’s Press Secretary. He’s been watching, and thinks Landon is doing a good job. He’s also been watching Landon and him; he takes good care of him. Landon says, he’s an important man. Conley says, he is, but the attention Landon gives him is more personal. Landon says it’s his job, but Conley says he goes above and beyond. He tells Landon, don’t apologize; it’s a good thing. He needs looking after. Landon thanks him, and says he thinks so too. Conley says, so tell him about Candace Young. Landon says, well… and Conley says he knows Charles loves her. He knows Landon’s been doing clean-up with the press, and it’s going well. He thinks Charles should reach out to her. Landon says, well… and Conley says, do him a favor. Stop saying well. Charles told him that Landon knows Candace. Landon says he does, and Conley says, and…? Landon says, well… and Conley tells him, stop. Landon says he’s not comfortable talking about this. Conley says, then he won’t press it. So does Landon think Charles should reach out? Just answer the question, boy. Landon says he thinks if Charles wanted to, he would. Conley says, no; he wouldn’t. Conley suggests he reach out, but Landon says, that’s not a good idea, and Conley says, he knows this? Conley has known Charles since Charles was his student years ago. Landon says, he’s not a college kid; he’s President Elect. Charles has got to consider that in his decisions. Conley says he’s right. Charles should keep him around. He’s smart. Landon thanks him, and jets.

Veronica knocks on the window to get Samuel’s attention. He comes in, and she asks if she can talk to him. He says he’s a little sweaty, but she says she likes sweaty. He asks, what’s up? and she says she’s having a hard time reaching a cake plate. She asks if he can get for her, and he takes it down. She says he’s very handsome… and tall. She’s sure his wife appreciates it. He says she does, and Veronica asks if he’s happily married. He says, yes, and she laughs. He asks, what’s funny? and she says she laughs when men say they’re happily married. She knows they’re lying. He says he loves Laura very much; he adores her. Veronica asks if he’s cheated, but he says, no. She says he’s lying, but he says he hasn’t. Call Laura; she’ll tell her. She says, Laura went to the store, and why would she know? Maybe he’s just that good. He says he’s never cheated, and she says, there are a lot of unlucky women out there. He’s man enough to go around. He thanks her, and asks if he can go back to cleaning the pool. She asks if that’s all he wants; just to be a pool boy. He says he told her that he’s a contractor, and she asks if he doesn’t want to be rich. Doesn’t he want all this? He says, it’s nice, but he’s happy with his life. She says, nobody is happy with their life. He says she’s hanging around with the wrong people. She asks if he’s sure he doesn’t want to take a load off; have a drink. He says he doesn’t drink. She asks if he’s in recovery, and he says it’s not his thing. He’s not into it. He thanks her, and goes back to work. She says she’ll have him drinking, cheating, cussing, and in her bed in no time. She could use a man like him. Kind of dumb, but pretty. He doesn’t have to talk.

Candace let’s Mitch in, and thanks him for coming. He says, she calls, he comes, and asks, what’s going on? She says, Benny. What did Mitch say to him? Mitch says he told Benny that he had the wrong guy and had bogus information. Why? She says, Benny is acting strange. He’s too calm. It’s as if they’d never talked about Derrick being a rapist. Benny is up to something. Mitch says, with Derrick? and she says, yeah. Mitch guesses Benny fell for it, but Candace isn’t sure, and asks Mitch to keep an eye on him. He says she could have asked on the phone, and she says she just wanted company. Not like that. He ask if she’s okay, and she says she’s just trying to clear her mind. Mitch says, of what? and she says, of him. He says, Mr. President? and she says, yeah, but she doesn’t want to talk about him. Mitch says, sometimes it’s good to talk about things like this, but she says she can’t. He asks, why not? and she shakes her head. He says, oh man. The last time he saw that face was when they broke up. He thinks she loves Charles, but she says, no. What does it matter? He says, it matters a lot, and she says Charles treated her like sh*t, so there’s that. He asks what Charles did exactly, and she says, before or after he had her escorted out of his house, and put her in the car trunk? Mitch says, not cool. Sorry about that. He knows her, so talk to him. She says she’s still in love with Charles. He had her believe everything they went through was over, and he also had her believe they’d be together through thick and thin, but when the thick started to happen… Mitch says he gets it, but she’s got to understand, he’s the President Elect. A guy in that position’s got a choice to make. She says, he didn’t have to lie, and Mitch says, he made a choice. She says she wanted to be that choice, and he says he’s sorry. She says she believed him, and believed her dream had come true. The truth is, she’s done so much sh*t in her life, no matter how far she runs away and thinks it’s behind her, it will always hunt her down. He says she’s a strong woman. She’ll always have that, and she’ll be fine. Take the money she’s got and start over. But don’t be surprised if Mr. President shows his face again. She says, that’s what Landon said, and Mitch says, maybe he’s right. She says she doesn’t think so, but you never know. Mitch looks at the bottles on the table, and says they have drinks sitting there; he might as well have one. I say, that’s probably $80. He asks if she wants one, but she says, no. He says he’ll make himself a double. She tells him, don’t drink too much, and he says, okay, mom. He tells her, she’s beautiful, and she’ll be fine. He’ll check on Benny. He downs his drink, and she thanks him. He thanks her for the drink, kisses her cheek, and leaves.

A guy walks into Madison’s apartment, and starts taking off his clothes. Jeffrey comes out of the bathroom in a towel, and the guy says he was just about to join him. He realizes it’s not Madison, and says, sorry. Jeffrey asks who he is, and he says, Colby. Who’s he? Jeffrey says, a friend of Madison’s. Colby says he’s embarrassed, and Jeffrey says, obviously he knows Madison pretty well to walk in and get naked. Colby apologizes, and says he knows where Madison leaves the key. He asks if Jeffrey is dating Madison, but Jeffrey says, no. Colby says, then he’s like an escort? and Jeffrey says, no. Colby says Jeffrey looks like a guy he knows who’s a stripper; Leo. Jeffrey says he’s not him, and Colby says, okay, sorry. He’s just going to go. Jeffrey says he was just leaving, and asks how Colby knows Madison. Colby says, he’s a friend, and Jeffrey asks, what kind? Colby says, his ex, and Jeffrey asks how long he and Madison were together. Colby says, about a year, and Jeffrey asks, what happened? Colby says they both decided it was best if they went in different directions. Jeffrey says, but he’s still coming over for sex? and Colby says, sometimes. He’s said too much. He asks again if Jeffrey and Madison are dating, and Jeffrey says he asked already; no. Colby says, so it’s just hook-up sex. Jeffrey asks Colby to please finish putting on his clothes, and Colby asks if he’s turning Jeffrey on. Jeffrey tells him, put his clothes on, and Colby says, can Jeffrey? Jeffrey says he’s got to get going, and Colby asks, why the rush? Jeffrey says he has a lunch date – with Madison. Colby asks if Jeffrey is thinking what he’s thinking. They can both say hi together. Jeffrey says he’d love that. Colby asks if Jeffrey wants to ride with him; he has a nice bike. Jeffrey declines, and Colby says he’ll go with Jeffrey then. He asks Jeffrey to drop his towel. He wants to see what Jeffrey is hiding; his ass is out of this world. Jeffrey says Colby’s is too, and Colby says, squats… and lots of sex. Jeffrey says he’ll get changed, and Colby asks if he needs help. Jeffrey says he’s good, and Colby says he has skin like honey. Jeffrey says he’s heard that before, and Colby asks if he’s sure he’s not Leo.

Jim asks what David found out, but David says he wasn’t able to get any information from the police; they need to talk to Jim. Jim says, dammit, and David gives him a note, saying, it’s the password. Jim thanks him, and David calls the tracking company. He says he has Jim on the line, and Jim takes the phone. He says he has the password, but then looks at David, and says, this can’t be right. David says it is, Jim tells the tracking rep, thank you Jesus, and they laugh. Jim says he needs to know where the car is. They have his phone on file; ping it. Almost immediately, he gets an update, and tells David, it’s at 2343 Western. David says, that’s the Malone place, but Jim says, Wyatt’s not that stupid. David insists it’s the Iron Bone, and Jim says he needs to get out. He tries to sit up, and says he needs to find his son. David says Jim can’t run after Wyatt; he was just shot. Jim says David ran after Veronica after she tried to burn him, but David says, he’ll handle it. Jim agrees, and thanks him. He tries to call Mama Rose, and says, the phone’s been disconnected. She’s had the same number for 30 years. David says he’ll go over there. Stay calm. He’ll call with an update.

Tanner asks, what makes Justin do that? Justin says, what? and Tanner says, with other men. Justin says he doesn’t know, and Tanner says, no brother of his is a queer. Justin says he’s not queer, and Tanner says, gay then. Justin says he’s not gay, and Tanner says that’s not what he heard; Justin is gay and disgusting. Justin says he’s sorry for disappointing Tanner. He doesn’t know how he got like this. Tanner says he told Justin to stop playing with his cousins, and playing with pom-poms. Justin says he was six years old, and Tanner asks if he’s defending what he did. Justin says he’s just saying, and Tanner says he told Justin what it was to be a man, didn’t he? Does Justin know how bad it looks on him? Justin says it has nothing to do with Tanner, but Tanner says, it has everything to do with him. Their dad died, and he was the man of the house, and Justin wanted to act like a little girl, a p*ssy. He toughened Justin up. Remember what he did? Justin enjoyed it. Justin says he didn’t. She was fifteen and he was six. Tanner asks what’s wrong with Justin? He was fifteen too. Justin says he was six the first time he was with a girl; it’s not the same. Tanner says he’s going to fix this thing. Justin can’t be this, understand? It’s killing him and their mom and Justin’s wife. He told them that he’d talk to Justin, and he’d get himself together, understand? Justin says, yeah, and Tanner says he loves Justin. Wow. He has a funny way of showing it.

David walks into the Iron Bone, and approaches Sandy at the bar. He says he’s there to see… and Sandy says, nobody; they’re closed. David asks if Sandy knows who he is, but Sandy says he doesn’t care; they’re closed. David asks where Mama Rose is, and Sandy asks if David didn’t hear what he said. They’re not open. David says there’s a car outside that belongs to Wyatt Cryer, and he needs to find him. Has he been there? Sandy asks if David is hard of hearing, and tells the bouncers to take David out. David says, okay, and the bouncers steer him to the door. Sandy says, don’t come back. Vinny walks in while he’s on the phone. He asks someone if they’re sure about it, and thanks them. He sits down and looks at Sandy. Sandy says, sorry, Uncle Vin, and Vinny asks what he’s sorry about. Sandy says he’ll get better, and Vinny says, yes, he will. Sandy promises, and Vinny says, Mama Rose is retiring, and Mitch doesn’t want to be in the family business. He’s all that’s left, and he’ll be damned if he’ll let the Jews and Blacks take over. Sandy’s got no kids; he has five. Sandy and Mitch have nothing, and family is everything. Sandy had better start. Sandy says, he’s on it, and Vinny says Sandy said that about the girl who just had an abortion. Sandy says he didn’t know she was doing it, and Vinny says, there are a lot of things he doesn’t know. Vinny pats Sandy on the back, and says, got to get better, kid.

Hanna looks at paperwork at the Cryers, and rubs her forehead. There’s a knock at the door, and Marty comes in. He asks how she’s doing. He heard there was a break in, and she says, at least they got the door fixed. He asks if anything was taken, and she says a lot of Kathryn’s jewelry. He asks if they know who did it, and she says, Wyatt. He says, Wyatt is in jail, but Hanna says, it was him. Marty says he met with the accountant, and he wants to go over some stuff. He asks if they can set up a time. How about tonight? She agrees, and he asks if she’s starting to get the hang of this, but she says, it’s a lot of information. He tells her, don’t try to do it all at once. It takes people years to learn. She says she doesn’t have years; she was thrown into this position. He tells her, have faith, and she thanks him.

Kendrick (yep, misheard his name last week, and again wish they would all wear nametags) gives Kathryn some food wrapped in tin foil. She says, clearly, they don’t want her going to the cafeteria, and asks if he has any word on her son. Kendrick tells her, the hospital said he’s okay. She says, thank God, but he says, there’s been another problem. She says she thought everything was okay, and Kendrick says, he escaped. Apparently, he got out of his cuffs, and walked straight out. There was a break-in at her place, and it was him. He’s sorry. Kathryn asks if she can make a phone call, but he says, sorry, but they said she can’t. He needs his job. His wife just had a child, and he just started. She asks if he can make a call for her, but he says he doesn’t want to lose his job. She asks how much they’re paying him, and he says, fifty. She says, a year? How is he supposed to survive on that? He says he lives a modest life, and she says she can get him anything he needs if he’ll just help her. He says he doesn’t need anything, but she says she’ll get him money; just make a phone call for her. He says, okay, but he’ll come back after his shift change; his boss there. He’s not supposed to be talking to her. He jets, and a man walks over to Kathryn’s cell. He says he’s Chief Shepherd, and she says, finally, someone in charge. She needs to talk to him about the conditions in there. He says she’s not at a hotel, and she says she knows, but she’s been sleeping on a bench every night. He says she’s in jail, and she’s there for her own safety. She asks what he means, and he asks if she’d like to go to prison. She says, no, but she’d like to sleep on something other than a bench. He says, it’s as nice as it’s going to get. He needs to go look into an officer who was shot on duty. She says she needs him to look into something more comfortable. He says as soon as she looks into that million dollars. She asks what he’s talking about, and he says, he was told someone asked her for a million dollars for her son, and she refused. Kathryn says, so he’s working for her. He says he doesn’t know what she means, and she says he’s on her payroll. Tell that bitch she’s never paying any money. He says, what if he told her that her son was with them? She says she’d tell him that he’s lying. He asks if she wants to take that chance, and she says she’s not paying a dime. He doesn’t scare her, and she will get even. He says he doesn’t know what she means. He’ll try to make her more comfortable. He walks down the hallway, and makes a phone call. He says, she said no, and hangs up.

The realtor is on the phone in her office, and says, please stop; she has to work. Benny comes in, and she tells him that she pulled the listing. He asks if she’s okay; she looks like she’s been crying. She says, allergies, and gives him a folder to look at. She leaves, and his phone rings. He says, yo, and Veronica asks if that’s any way to talk. He asks what she wants, and she says he asked for information on Derrick, and he says he already got it. She says, then he doesn’t want it, and he says, just tell him. She says Derrick was in jail in Savannah. She thinks it’s his guy. He said he wanted to know about the guy who raped his mom. He asks how she knows, and she says she’s Veronica. She knows these things. He asks for the address, saying he’s going to kill Derrick, and she hangs up.

Next time – October 6thretribution is coming; Veronica tells Benny that Derrick has a record as long as his penis; Kathryn says she might be in jail, but she’s still Kathryn Cryer; Veronica tells Samuel that she loves covered in sweat; Benny asks Mitch why he lied; and Benny finds Derrick.

🌅 The Sun Also Rises…

But maybe I can get to bed before it does. Meet me for some tea tomorrow, but in the meantime, stay safe, stay high-spirited, and stay eating your leafy greens.

September 15, 2020 – Carly Has a Beautiful Dream, Wyatt Makes a Mistake & Up

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

On the phone in the cabin, Ava tells Julian that Mike might not have much longer. The family is staying by his bedside. Mike’s a good man; Avery is going to miss him. They’re pretending they’re camping. Luxury camping. She says, there’s a fully stocked bar. She’s in the cabin where his charming wife Nelle hid out. There’s nothing but dark woods and hooting owls, and not another cabin for miles. It’s actually kind of creepy. Someone watches her through the window.

WSB Facility, Geneva, Switzerland. Dante wakes up. Dr. Kirk comes in, and Dante asks, what’s going on? Dr. Kirk says, it’s about his family.

Monte Carlo. There’s gambling and clinking glasses, and Robert and Olivia walk in. She says, so this is where the rich and ruthless come to lose money. He tells her, try not to look so impressed, but she wonders how she can’t. He’s a dashing secret agent, and he’s done this a million times. He tells her to think of the most tedious function Ned has ever taken her to, and pretend she’s there. She says she’s got it; boredom and ennui. Tonight, she’s not Olivia from Bensonhurst. Tonight, she’s a spy.

Brook listens to the call from Olivia on Ned’s phone, saying she’s going to be away with Robert for a couple more days. She’ll explain when they’re face to face, and she loves him. Brook says, running off with Robert Scorpio. Thanks for the concern, stepmommy. Portia walks in with Ned, and Brook asks, why are you still here? Portia says she has the results from Brook’s tests, and Ned says he’d like to hear them. Brook is sure he would, but says it’s none of his business, so leave.

On the phone, Carly thanks Jason for getting Mike to the hospital. She thinks Sonny needs them. He thinks it’s going to be tonight. Felix comes by, and asks how Mike is doing. She says the nurses are keeping him comfortable, and giving them a chance to say goodbye. It’s the best it can be under the circumstances. He says he knows it’s hard to let Mike go.

Michael asks if Sonny wants to get some air and eat, but Sonny says he’s good. Michael needs to understand, his grandfather and Sonny were apart from each other for a long time. He thanks God every day they found themselves back together. He can’t leave Mike now.

Robert tells Olivia, he’ll do the spying. She’ll be his beautiful distraction. She say she always did want to be a Bond girl. He says, Bond girls aren’t married, so get rid of the ring. She says she’s only going so far; she’s still Ned’s wife. He says he’s going to take a walk around. She says she’ll get some drinks. Does he want a martini? Shaken, not stirred? He says, bourbon on the rocks. They want to keep a low profile. She says, low profile is her middle name. She tries to get the bartender’s attention, calling him garcon. She says, yo! and a man comes by. He calls the bartender by name, and says the lady would like a drink, and Olivia orders bourbon on the rocks and a glass of champagne. She says he must come there a lot to know the bartender, and he says he’s one of the owners.

Ned says he knows Brook is angry, but he needs to know her prognosis, so he can get the right specialists for her. She asks if she hasn’t been clear enough. She doesn’t want his help. She asks Portia if he has to be there, and Portia asks him to wait outside. He says she’s his daughter, and Brook says, since when? Portia says, she’s of age; it’s a matter of patient privacy. He leaves, and Brook asks, what’s the verdict? Portia says the tests helped them to better access the damage to her vocal chords, and Brook asks if she’ll be able to sing again.

Outside, Ned sees Chase, and asks if he’s found Nelle yet. Chase says they’re still searching, in coordination with the FBI. They’ve searched the surrounding areas, but there’s no sign. Ned asks if they’ve searched the airports, train stations, and bus stations, and Chase says, of course (🍷). Ned wonders how hard it is to find one woman. She couldn’t have disappeared into thin air. Chase says they’re making a valiant effort, and Ned says, his daughter nearly died. He wants the woman who attacked her brought to justice.

Someone continues to watch Ava, as she sips a martini, and tells herself to get it together. She says, there’s nothing out there that can hurt her.

Dante says if Dr. Kirk is going to tell him about the operative where he’ll have to spy on his family, the answer is still no. The doctor says, no one said the target was a family member. Dante came to that conclusion on his own. Dante says he’s still not doing the assignment, but Dr. Kirk says he’s not there about the assignment. However, it is about Dante’s family. Dante asks if his mother is all right, and the doctor says, as far as he knows. It’s about his grandfather. After the unscheduled visit by his mother, they had a status check put on Dante’s family, and his grandfather is in the last hours of his life. Dante sits. He says he shouldn’t be surprised, but he is. Mike is one of a kind. He’s got a great sense of humor, and can laugh at the bad stuff, while looking forward to the good stuff. He got up after being knocked down, no matter how many times it happened in his life.

Carly asks Michael how Mike is doing, and Michael says, the same. Felix goes in to check Mike’s vitals. Michael says he tried to get Sonny to take a walk, but he doesn’t want to leave Mike’s side. Carly says he’s not going to get his father to do anything he doesn’t want to, but the idea of a walk applies to Michael too. He has to take care of himself; he has a family of his own now. Michael asks if he’s told her she’s the greatest mother in the world. She says he has, but she doesn’t get tired of hearing it.

Sonny asks Felix how his dad is. Felix says, his heart rate is slow, which is to be expected. He can ask Dr. Knox about getting Mike a morphine shot. Sonny asks if Mike is in pain, but Felix says, not necessarily. It might ease his discomfort though, as his heart rate slows down. Sonny says he wants his father as comfortable as possible. Felix tells Mike, take care. He’s a lucky man to have such a great son. Sonny tells Mike that he’s the lucky guy.

Chase tells Ned, they’ve questioned the locals, and no one has seen or heard anyone remotely suspicious. Ned says, maybe they’re lying, and Nelle is threatening them, or holding a loved one hostage. For all they know, she’s relaxing on a tropical beach, while Ned is waiting to hear if his daughter will sing again; the one thing she loves more than anything. Chase asks if the damage is permanent, but Ned doesn’t know. He says, Portia is with her, and has the test results, but Brook asked him to stay away. He can’t cheer her on if the news is good, or comfort her if the news is bad. She’s pulled away from the family at the worst possible time. Chase says Ned shouldn’t go it alone, and asks if his wife is there. Ned says she’s out of town, and he’s expecting her to call. He realizes he doesn’t have his phone.

Olivia says the man must be terribly busy. Don’t let her keep him. He says, one of the perks of being an owner is letting the employees do the work. He holds out his hand, and says, Winston Rudge. She says she’s always hated formalities; just call her Olivia. He says, enchanté, and asks if it’s an American accent he hears. She says he has an excellent ear. She’s from Brooklyn, born and bred. A waiter comes over with the drinks, and Winston says he sees she’s not alone. Robert joins them, and Olivia introduces him as her new husband Liam, and tells Robert that Winston owns the casino. Winston asks if he knows Liam, but Robert says he’s afraid not. Winston swears Liam seems familiar.

Dr. Kirk says Dante doesn’t have to wait until his next session to talk, but Dante says he needs time to himself. Dr. Kirk says, of course (🍷), and leaves. Dante says, sorry, Mike. He should have been there. He should have done a lot of things differently. Dante imagines being with Mike and Sonny, getting ready to see Rocco play baseball. Sonny says he has to make a phone call, and Dante says, he’s like a Yankees season ticket holder. It doesn’t matter if he’s late to a game or misses it. Mike assures him that they won’t miss the game. Dante says he’s over-compensating because he missed so much, and Mike says he’s here now. Dante came to senses sooner than he did, and Dante says, it was because of Mike. He went through hell in the past few years. Hearing Mike’s voice is what got him through. Mike says they all have darkness in their pasts, and he’s no stranger to it. He was a man running from shadows until he quit looking back at how he failed his family. He started to pay attention to where he was, what he was doing, and what he was going to do differently going forward. He figured out how to be with his family today and now, instead of hiding from them.

Carly asks how Sonny is doing, but Sonny says, it’s not about him. She says, Mike would disagree, and Sonny says he wants to tell them to give Mike some morphine. He’s suffering. His body is shutting down. It won’t be long now.

Ava puts a poker back by the fireplace, and talks to herself, saying, there’s nothing out there. Get it together and go to sleep. She says, in the morning, she’ll be laughing at herself. She drains her martini, turns off the lights, and heads to the bedroom. A key slips into the lock, and a man comes in. Ava hits him with the fireplace shovel, and he falls.

Ava says, Nikolas. What the hell is he doing there? He says she broke his shoulder, and she says he’s lucky it wasn’t his face. It could have been Nelle coming in. She’s still holding the shovel, and he tells her, stand down, but she says, not unless he tells her why he was breaking in. He says she’s stalling, while he puts his clothes on, and jumps out the window. She asks if she gave him a thump on the head. What is he talking about? He says, Franco. He came to take photos of the two of them in bed. She laughs, and says, really. He’s that paranoid? He says he’s going to prove she’s cheating, so he can get her out of his life, and her claws off his fortune. She says, he’d like that. Then he can run off with Elizabeth.

Felix asks Sonny if someone explained about the morphine, and Sonny says Dr. Knox said Mike would get it as needed. Mike will also get an anti-anxiety drug if he gets restless. Felix says Mike might become alert as the pain increases, and Sonny wonders if Mike knows they’re there. Carly says, he does know, and Felix says, that’s why it’s important for them to keep talking to him. Sonny goes back in, and Carly thanks Felix. He says his thoughts and prayers are with them both. She says she’s fine. She’s just worried about Sonny. He says she has his phone number, and can call day or night if they need something. She says she will. She goes into Mike’s room, and Sonny tells Mike that he’s there, and so is Carly. She says, hey Mike; they love him. Sonny says they’re not going anywhere.

Ned sees Portia, and asks how his daughter is. Will she be able to sing again? She says she can’t tell him; he’ll have to ask Brook. He says Brook isn’t speaking to him, but she tells him, just be patient with her. Let her know he’s always on her side, and will always be there as a shoulder to cry on. He says he did terrible things to her before the accident, and she doesn’t forgive easily. It’s a Quartermaine trait. She says, it’s not unusual for someone who’s been through a traumatic event to shut down emotionally. She can recommend a therapist, but ultimately, it’s Brook’s decision. Ned says, in the meantime, he has to go along with the worst decision Brook can make.

Brook deletes Olivia’s call, and says, let him worry that he’s not hearing from Olivia. It will take his mind off her. Chase comes in, and asks what the doctor said about the test results.

Robert says Winston isn’t the first person to think they recognized him. He must have that kind of face. Winston asks if they’ve been to the casino before, and Olivia starts laughing. She says she wishes they were regulars in a place like this. It must be the tux she rented for Liam. They never go anywhere; Liam works so much. Winston says, yet here they are. Unless they live in the area. She says she wishes. She told Liam she wanted to go somewhere romantic, and Robert says, a new car or a trip anywhere, and Olivia says she chose the trip. She loves new places and new experiences. That’s why he married her in the first place. Robert says, he married her for her pizza, and she says she married him for his accent. Winston says he apologizes; his mistake. Enjoy their evening, and their honeymoon. He leaves, and Robert asks, what happened to keeping a low profile?

Olivia says it’s her fault. Winston saw her ring and she panicked. He tells her, Winston testified against Olivia and Julian, and received a life sentence. She says, he’s already out, and Robert says, that’s their bad luck. She asks what the connection is between Winston and Cassandra, but he says, there might not be one. Winston is a mercenary, and will do anything for a price. He could be part owner, or a front man. She asks if he thinks Winston believed their story, and he says, maybe. He has no idea, but they have to work quickly before Winston figures out why he’s familiar.

Brook tells Chase that the doctor says she can get out. It was suggested she stay another 24 hours, but she told them being cooped up was doing her more harm than good. Portia come in, and says she started the paperwork for Brook’s discharge, and she should be out soon. She tells Brook to make a follow-up appointment for two days from now. Brook tells Portia that her father left his phone there, and asks her to give it to him. Portia asks if Brook is sure she doesn’t want to talk to him, and Brook says, let him know she’s leaving, and she’d appreciate it if he left her alone. Portia takes the phone, and Chase guesses he should go. Brook says, she guesses so. He takes it she’s not going back to the Quartermaines’ and she says he’s got that right. He asks where she’s going to stay.

Nikolas says, nothing happened between him and Elizabeth, and Ava says, nothing happened between her and Franco. He says, yet she doesn’t deny Franco has an attraction to her. He’ll be making a move any moment. She says, even if that were true – which it’s not – she wouldn’t reciprocate. She has 90% of the Cassadine estate to lose when Nikolas gives in to Elizabeth’s simpering ways. He says Elizabeth doesn’t simper, and Ava says, that proves his infatuation with her. He says Ava must be reaching her limit on abstinence, and she asks, how’s celibacy going with him? He’s not known for moderation with women. Maybe he’s already given in and slept with Elizabeth. When she gets proof, he can kiss Windymere and Spoon Island goodbye. He says, nothing happened and nothing will. She says, same there. She has more self-control in her pinky than he does in his enormous private jet. He says he can hold out longer, and he’ll prove it.

Sonny wonders if Mike is dreaming, but Carly doesn’t know. He says, like about winning at the track, or dancing with Sonny’s mother. Sonny laughs, and says he hopes Mike is. He has a lot of childhood memories he never realized existed. He couldn’t picture them; it was like they were in a box in the closet. He found the box in his mind, and he’s learned to look inside it every day. He wishes he and Mike had more time for more memories.

Sonny, Dante, and Mike come into the living room, arguing about the Yankees game. Waiting for them, Carly says, the important thing is, the Yankees won. Sonny asks if she was listening, and she says, since they were there, absolutely. Mike says, next time, she should come, but she says they love going together; three generations of Yankee fans from one family. Doesn’t Mike thinks she’d intrude? Mike says she’s the best thing since season tickets. Dante says they don’t agree on much, but they root for the same team. Sonny says it would have served him right if Olivia had raised Dante as a Mets fan. Sonny says they have more games ahead, and suggests Mike get glasses, so he can see the outfield, but Mike says, his old man is always right. Sonny says, doesn’t he know it.

Sonny tells Carly, go home and rest, but she says she’s good. He says, at least close her eyes for a while. He and Mike are fine. Right, dad?

Portia gives Ned his phone, saying, Brook requested she give it to him. He says she didn’t want to see him? Can she just tell him if she’s recovered enough to leave? She says she’d prefer Brook stay another 24 hours so she can be monitored, but she’s not at risk. He asks if she’ll be able to sing, and Porta says, Mr. Quartermaine… He says, sorry. He just wants to do something for her. She says, she knows patience is hard, but when Brook is ready she’ll come to him. Ned looks at his phone, and says, what about you, Olivia? Why haven’t you called?

Olivia asks Robert how the recon is going. Did he find Holly? He says it got interrupted when Olivia was chatting with that mercenary. She says, if he knew who Winston was, why did he come over? He says he couldn’t let her deal with Winston alone, but she says if Robert recognized Winston, Winston had to know Robert too. Robert says Winston thinks he’s newly married, and married to chatty Cathy. She asks what kind of agent would do that? and he asks what kind of agent would let someone hit on her? She says, believe it or not, she’s been hit on before. She knows how to handle herself. He says he knows she’s resourceful, but she’s a civilian. She hasn’t received the proper training. Winston could have gotten her outside, and thrown her in a basement somewhere. He couldn’t risk that happening. She says, so he compromised his whole mission to protect her?

Mike moves his mouth, and Sonny says, Carly is asleep. He hopes she’s having sweet dreams. Carly dreams she and Mike are in the living room. Mike asks, what’s wrong? and she says, nothing; she’s fine. He tells her, she’s been saying that a lot. He knows she wants to be strong for the family, but they can be strong for her too, if she lets them. She says, it’s so sad he’s leaving; she’s going to miss him so much. He says, when Courtney died, he felt like his heart died with her. No parent should outlive their child. Carly knows that better than anyone. It took long time to heal. He disappeared for a while, then Sonny found him, and he got to know Sonny again – and her. Suddenly, he not only had a family, he had a daughter again. She takes his hand, and says, and she found a father. He says they’re both so lucky, and they laugh. He promises he’ll never leave her. He’ll always be in her heart. She says she loves him so much, and he says he loves her – and that’s forever. Carly wakes up, and Sonny asks if she’s okay. She says she is. She had the most beautiful dream. She knows everything is going to be okay.

Ava tells Nikolas, Franco isn’t there, and that’s proof that a fortune is more important than sex. He says she’s a sensual woman, and savors the delights of seduction, but she says she doesn’t have the foggiest idea what he’s talking about. But she knows he finds proximity irresistible. He says, like this? and moves closer. She moves closer, and says, works for her. She throws the shovel down, and they fall into one another’s arms.

In the darkness, we see a trail of clothes, and Nikolas asks, close enough now? Ava says, yes, and he says, good answer.

Brook looks at herself in a hand mirror, and says, no more microphones. No more applause. No awards. Only singing in the shower, where no one can hear her. What is she going to do now? Chase comes in with a wheelchair, and says, knock, knock; her carriage and driver are here, happy to take her anywhere she wants. She says, no A/C? No cruise control? He says, it’s only to the hospital exit, and she says, first thing, she wants a real meal. They could go to the bistro… or pick up car service. He says she knows how to manipulate people, and she says, it’s her specialty. The bistro is better. He says he can’t argue, and tells her, hop on. Her chariot awaits. She laughs, and thanks him.

Ned leaves a message for Olivia, saying, he thought he’d have heard from her by now. There are some things he needs to tell her. Please call when she gets this. He hopes she’s having a good night’s sleep, wherever she is. He loves her.

Robert tells Olivia, so he runs into Nedski and says he lost his wife. He sent her on an undercover mission she shouldn’t have been on to begin with. She says he didn’t lose her; she’s safe. He says she’s not safe, but as much as she can be. She says he still needs to find Holly. Is that still the plan, or did he give up? He says, hell no, and she says, okay, 007. Where does he want to start?

Dr. Kirk says he’s leaving for the day, and asks Dante if he can do anything for him before he goes. Dante says, tell his superior, he wants to know more about the operative.

Sonny tells Mike that he and Carly are right there. They’re happy Mike is awake. Felix comes in, and asks how Mike is, and Sonny says, his eyes are open. Felix asks to do a brief exam, saying it won’t take long. Sonny and Carly step into the hallway, Sonny telling Mike, they’ll be right back. Michael walks up, and asks, what’s going on? Carly says, Mike opened his eyes, and Felix is doing an examination. Michael asks how Sonny is doing, and Sonny says, all he wants is to see his dad at peace. It seems like Mike is waiting for something, and Sonny wonders what he can give him.

Tomorrow, Willow says nothing Michael can tell her will make her think less of him, Josslyn says she thinks Mike knows more than they realize, Brando wants to pay his respects, and Stella tells Sonny she thinks Mike is waiting for permission to let go.

The Haves and The Have Nots

Wyatt walks into the Iron Bone, and Sandy asks if they’re seeing things. Vinny says, they are not. They got a gift.

Sandy says, Wyatt is baked out of his mind, and Vinny says, yes he is. Sandy can’t believe Wyatt just walked in. Wyatt walks over and hands Vinny the ring, saying he’s got a ring and a necklace. Vinny asks if he thinks it’s a pawnshop. Does Wyatt remember him? Wyatt says he just wants to buy heroin, and Vinny asks if Wyatt knows where he’s at. Wyatt looks around, and says, yeah, and Vinny asks, where? Wyatt says he’s buying heroin, but Vinny says, no he’s not. Wyatt says give him back his stuff, and Vinny says he must be as stupid as he looks. Wyatt asks, where’s Wyatt? and Vinny says, he’s Wyatt, and he’s Vinny. Wyatt  doesn’t remember him, does he? Wyatt says, no, and Vinny asks if he remembers this scar, pointing to his neck. Wyatt says just give him what he’s got. Vinny says he knows what Wyatt needs, and tells Sandy, take him to the basement. Sandy calls two guys over, who take Wyatt downstairs. Vinny says he can’t believe Wyatt just walked in there today. It must be his lucky day. Sandy asks what he’s going to do with Wyatt, and Vinny says, get even. He hopes Sandy isn’t getting soft, but Sandy insists he’s not. Vinny tells him, just take care of his business, and don’t get soft. Sandy says he won’t, and Vinny says, we’ll see. He tells Sandy, let’s go, and Sandy follows him.

Veronica calls Laura, waking her up. She asks if Laura was sleeping, and Laura says, it’s 4 am. Veronica says, sorry not sorry. Laura has to be at her house at 6, so why not get up? She wants Laura to make a list. She needs her pool cleaned, and Laura starts to tell Veronica that her husband cleans pools, but Veronica isn’t interested in talking. Laura is supposed to be doing listing and writing. She needs her rugs cleaned, and make sure she moves the plants. Laura says, yes, ma’am, and Veronica says she needs a massage. Call Lisa; she’s the best there. She wants Laura to pick up some food, and be sure whoever she deals with is familiar with the paleo/keto diet. She tells Laura, chop-chop; let’s go. And tell that massage bitch not to wear that perfume. Laura hangs up, and Samuel says, rich bitch. Laura starts to lie back down, but he tells her that she’s got to get up. She doesn’t want to, but he says she’s got to; it’s money. Get up, get up, get up. She says she’ll see him there, and no flirting. He says he’ll play hard to get. He’s got this.

Jim calls the tracking company, and says he needs his car tracked. The guy asks if it’s been stolen, and Jim says, not exactly. His son has it, and he needs to know where his son is. He gives the guy his pin and password, but the guy says, the password is incorrect. Jim is sure that’s it. He needs to know where his son is, or he’s going to die. The guy says he can’t do it; sorry. Jim asks what about his daughter’s car; it’s the same password. The guy says the passwords were changed on both cars.

Hanna puts dishes in the sink, and her phone rings. It’s Jim, who says, listen, but she cuts him off, saying, don’t call and threaten her. He says he needs to talk to her, but she says she has nothing to say. He says she still works for him, but she says she works for his wife. Get off her damn phone. He says he needs a favor. The tracking password was changed on Amanda’s car. She says she doesn’t know what he’s talking about, and he asks if she’ doesn’t hear well. She tells him, keep it up, and he says, it’s important. It’s a matter of life and death. She wonders again if he’s threatening her, but he says, he’s talking about Wyatt. He needs the tracking number on the car that used to belong to his daughter. She asks, why? and he says he’s trying to be patient. She doesn’t need to know why. Hanna hangs up, and Jim says, crazy ass. Who the hell does she think she is? He calls back, and she says he made her call him Mr. Jim. He can call her Miss Hanna. He says she’s got nerve, and she says, not as much as his privileged ass, but yeah. He says he needs the password, and she says, good, and hangs up again. He says, bitch, and calls again, but Hanna does the dishes, ignoring the phone. Jim gets voicemail, and calls again. Hanna sings, Jesus loves me, and doesn’t answer. He gets voicemail again, and says he’ll phone her until the ring breaks.

David comes downstairs. Jim calls, and David asks how he’s feeling. Jim says, like hell. He hates having to call David so much, but David says he’s called Jim in the past. Jim asks David to go to Hanna’s house. She won’t talk to him, and he needs the password for Amanda’s car; she had them all changed. All the cars are connected, and he needs to find Wyatt. David tells Jim, try and rest, but Jim says he wants to get the hell out. David says he needs to get better first. He’ll get on it, and find Wyatt. Jim says he’ll text the tracking company info. Maybe David can talk sense into them. And next time he comes, bring a sandwich. The food sucks.

The guard tells Kathryn, she has to eat, but she says she doesn’t want this crap. She wants to know where her son is. He slit his wrists, and no one can tell her anything. She asks who he is, and he says, Kendra. He went to school with Amanda. She asks if his mother’s name is Gloria, and says she thought he was going to college. He says it wasn’t affordable, and she asks him to help her. He says he just started, but he’ll do his best. He leaves, and a woman in the next cell asks if Kathryn is going to get the money. Kathryn tells her, shut up, and the woman says, the Malones will kill her son. Kathryn tells her again to shut up, but the woman says, she’ll see. She knew a guy who owed them money and they killed his whole family. Kathryn asks what her name is, and she says, Sylvia. Kathryn says, well, Sylvia, there’s no one on the planet more ruthless than she is. Sylvia says she’s going to need it, and Kathryn says Sylvia is going to need something. Keep talking. Sylvia says, all threats, but no power behind them, and Kathryn says, keep pushing the queen. They’re all going to see. The whole damn place will see.

David comes outside to find Alissa there, and says, what the hell is going on? Why is she back? She says she doesn’t know his wife, and he says he doesn’t care. She asks if she can at least have her phone and purse. She left them on the table. David tells the guard to find them. Alissa says she’s sorry. She never should have talked about Erica, but she loved Erica. She thought it would bring him comfort, knowing Erica loved him. He says it doesn’t, because she’s running game. She says she has letters to him from Erica, but David says, Erica was a whore, like her. Stay the hell away. She says she guesses that means he won’t give her a ride, and he tells her, take her things, and get the hell off his property. She says she really is sorry, and walks off. David heads for his car.

Madison is in his scrubs, and tells Jeffrey, good morning. He asks if he woke Jeffrey, but Jeffrey says, no. Jeffrey says he thinks Justin is gone, and Madison says he’s got to get to work. Jeffrey says he’s going to miss Madison, and Madison asks if he wants to meet for lunch later. Jeffrey says he does, and tells Madison, this feels good. Madison asks what he means, and Jeffrey says, it feels normal. Madison says, it does feel good. He leaves, and a short time later, there’s a knock on the door. Jeffrey pulls on a robe, and asks if Madison forget something. He opens the door, and it’s Justin. No surprise. Jeffrey says Justin needs to leave, but Justin says he just wants to talk to him. Jeffrey asks if he’s been waiting all night, and Justin says Jeffrey knows he has. He says Jeffrey knows he loves him, and Jeffrey says he’s sick of him, and Justin needs to leave him alone. Justin says he could never do that. He gave up everything. Jeffrey says, he gave up nothing, and forced Jeffrey to do what he wanted in the back of the police car. Justin says he was going to ask Jeffrey to make love to him, and Jeffrey says Justin has to go. He closes door, and Justin turns around to find his brother Tanner. Tanner says he’s going to be sick, and Justin asks what Tanner is doing there. Tanner says Justin has got to stop begging; go home. Justin says Jeffrey is doing this to him. Tanner says, making him beg? and Justin nods. Tanner punches him in the stomach.

Candace and Benny walk into a hotel, and she says, that was weird. They won’t let her check in online. Benny asks what they’re doing there, and she says they’re staying there. He says they’re not spending this kind of money, but she says she wants to be comfortable and take a hot bath. He says, it’s too damn expensive, and she asks where he wants to stay. He says, not there, and she tells him, get over it; they’re staying. At the desk, she asks for two rooms, but he says, one with two beds. He’ll stay with her in this expensive-ass hotel for a couple of nights, then they have to go where he wants. She reluctantly agrees, and says, two rooms. He says, one; they can spend quality time together. She says, okay, but the minute he starts snoring, she’s out. The clerk says they only have one room for two nights; there’s a convention. Benny says, it was meant to be, and Candace pays in cash. Benny asks how expensive it is, and the clerk says, $300 a night. He asks if it’s the penthouse. The clerk tells them that there’s a complementary breakfast, and Benny says, that’s free, right? Candace says, yes; complementary means free.

David meets Hanna in front of the Cryer house. He says he just came from her house, and she tells him, go back to his. He asks her to give him a moment. He says some Christian attitude, and she says she’s praying for him to die. He’s a trifling-ass man, low down like Jim. She has nothing to say to him. He says, what about her son? He was at Veronica’s house last night. She asks if he wants her to tell Benny to keep off his wife, and he says, ex-wife. She’s a dangerous woman. Hanna says Benny is a grown-ass man, and David says, who has the Cryer’s money. She says she’s got nothing to do with that, and he says, so does her daughter. She says she has nothing to do with that either, and asks if he’s threatening her kids for that bastard. He says, no; he’s there about the car. Jim called, and she hung up. He asks her to please give him a moment, and she says, what is it? He asks if she changed the tracking password on Amanda’s car, and she says she did. Kathryn gave the car to her. He says, Jim is on the same account, and needs to find it. Wyatt escaped from police custody, and Jim needs to find him. Wyatt has a serious drug problem. He broke in the house and stole things. Jim is pretty sure it’s so he can sell them for drug money. He asks her to please call the tracking company and change the password. He has the number. She tells him to come in.

Conley looks for Charles, and pours himself a drink. Charles comes out and points to the drink. Conley says, okay, and Charles says, there have been rumors. Conley says he doesn’t have a problem, and Charles says, with what?  Conley says the rumors he has a drinking problem are false. Everyone likes a good stiff drink. Charles says, not in the middle of the day. Conley says, then he won’t have it, but he wants it. He laughs, and Charles tells him, take a seat. What brings him back? Conley tells Charles, he saw the Attorney General, and Charles hopes he gave the AG hell. Conley says Charles knows he did, the arrogant bastard. Charles says the AG would probably say the same thing about him. Conley wonders if they should discuss how to bury the AG’s administration, but Charles says they’re not discussing it. Conley says, after what they did? but Charles says, they should just move forward. Conley says he’ll have whatever Charles is smoking. After all the crappy things they’ve done? Charles says, they won, so he can let it go. Conley says he hears Charles, and Charles says he hopes Conley is following his example. Conley asks, who’s the oldest? and Charles says, Conley is, but he has to behave like it. Conley says, there’s nothing wrong with a little revenge, and Charles says, true. When the time is right. Conley says, that’s his boy. He’s going to get it right. Charles thanks him, and Conley says he’s been thinking. Charles says, that can be dangerous, and Conley says he’s in a joking mood today. Charles should call her. Charles says, who? and Conley says, Candace. Charles says, now he knows Conley is drinking, but Conley says he means it. Reach out. He’s only young once. Conley offers to call, but Charles says, no, he won’t. He’ll stay out of it. He means it. Conley says, yes, sir.

David thanks Hanna, who says Jim can set up his own account now. She tells him, goodbye, but he says, one more thing. Please. His mother was a janitor. She cleaned the community center her whole life. The people were mean and nasty there, but she had one friend, a white woman, Sally Ann. He was so embarrassed by his mother, when she came to his graduation, he tried to hide. He was a stupid kid, and didn’t appreciate how hard she worked her entire life to provide for him and his sister. She never complained, and never stopped. She wanted better for them. She wanted them to be better, to do better. His mother died on a bus on her way to work. Hanna asks if he’s threatening her. (Hanna is very paranoid tonight.) David says, never. She’s smarter than that, and more discerning. He’s trying to complement her on the standard she tried to set for her children – hard work and morals. She may not have a lot, but stand on what she does have, and don’t let anyone take it away. She says she won’t, and he says he has no doubt. He wanted her to know he admires her. She says she guesses she’ll sleep better knowing that. He starts to leave, but she calls him back. She asks if she thinks his mother would be proud of him. He doesn’t reply, and walks out.

Samuel cleans the pool at Veronica’s, while Laura cleans the kitchen. Veronica comes in, and says, wow. It looks great. Laura says she takes pride in her job. She folded Veronica’s clothes, and put them in order. Veronica thanks her, and Laura says she also got Veronica’s car washed. She made Veronica some tea as well. She’d heard her coughing, and it will help. Veronica says she’s doing good job, and Laura thanks her. She wants Veronica to know she respects her job. She has kids, so… Veronica says, no, and Laura says, sorry. She got too comfortable again. Veronica sees Samuel, who’s majorly jacked, and asks, who’s that? Laura says, her husband. She called him to clean the pool. No charge. She asks if Veronica would like to meet him, but Veronica says, no. She asks Laura to take care of her bathroom; she just took a shower. Laura goes upstairs, and Veronica knocks on the window, getting Samuel’s attention, and motioning him over. She introduces herself, and he asks if he was making too much noise. She says, not at all, and he thanks her for giving his wife a job. When she told him, he volunteered to clean the pool. She asks if he’s a pool boy, but he says he’s actually a contractor; he builds pools. This one is nice, and there’s no charge. He’s there to help out. She asks, why? and he says they need the job. It’s been a rough couple of years. She says, sorry, and he says he lost a son. She asks, what happened? like she cares about anyone but herself, and he says their son was shot in a robbery. She says she’s so sorry, and hugs him, but he pulls away, and thanks her, saying he’d like to get back. She says she has to pay him, but he says, no. She says she’ll come up with a way, but he says she doesn’t have to, and goes back outside. She’s obviously enamored of him, and goes, mmm…

Veronica goes upstairs, and says she needs Laura to go to the store. Laura says she thought she got everything, but Veronica says she needs more stuff. Laura is more than a housekeeper. She’s Veronica’s personal assistant. She tells Laura to take her car, and she has a suit she wants Laura to wear. She can’t go to the boutique looking like she is. She has a suit and wig. She’ll help Laura dress. They go into Veronica’s massive closet.

Candace and Bennie go into their room, and Benny says, she wants to stay in this bougie-ass hotel. He’ll stay in the hood; she can stay there. She says, fine with her. He whistles, and says, look at the thread count. He checks out the room service menu, and says, this is crazy. $45 for a cheeseburger. Who the hell would pay that price? She raises her hand, and explains, it’s wagyu beef. He looks confused, and says the money won’t last if she’s spending like that, but she says, let her have a little bit of fun. He asks what she’s going to do, and she says she’ll figure it out. She thanks him for hanging, since they won’t see each other for a while. He asks if she’ll miss this place, and she says, not really. He says they had good times, but she says, they were more sad than good. He admits they’ve been through a lot, and he says he thinks he’ll buy a house. She tells him to look online, and he asks if she’ll stick around until he buys one. He doesn’t want to get ripped off. She says, he won’t; he’s frugal. He says, very true, but he wants her to stay for a bit, so he can keep an eye on her. He’s worried, and doesn’t want anything to happen to her. She assures him that she’ll be fine. He says he loves her, and she says she loves him too. He says not enough to stay in this high-ass hotel, but the bed’s not bad.

Wyatt is in the basement of the Iron Bone, passed out. Vinny says, look at this kid, and Sandy says he’ll check on the bar. Vinny says he’s not going anywhere. He’s staying there, and better get his sh*t together. Watch and learn. He throws a bucket of water in Wyatt’s face, and says, wake up, sweetheart. Does he know where he is? Wyatt says, at the bar, and Vinny says, which bar? Wyatt says, this is some kind of mistake, and Vinny says, there’s definitely been a mistake. Wyatt says, call his dad, but Vinny says, see this scar? Wyatt says he paid them, so he’s good. Vinny says, he thinks that’s it? and Wyatt says, yeah. Let him go; he needs to get out. Vinny tells him, shut up. Wyatt cut him, and left him for dead, and he has nerve to come there looking for drugs. He’s crazy. Wyatt says he’s sorry, but Vinny says he ain’t seen sorry yet. Wyatt asks what he can he do, and Vinny says, he can die. He tells Sandy that he’s going to do this, and hands him the gun, saying, kill him. Wyatt says, no, no, no, and Vinny says, shut up. Wyatt says, Sandy, please, man, but Vinny says, do it. Sandy says he can’t, and Vinny says, he can and will. He has to prove himself. Does he want to be kicked out of the family? Sandy says, no, and Vinny says, then do it. Wyatt says his parents have money; they’ll pay whatever Vinny wants. Vinny tells him to shut up again, and Sandy points the gun at Wyatt. Wyatt begs, and Vinny says, do it. Pull the trigger. He can do this. Sandy says he can’t, and Vinny shoots Wyatt.

Next time, the new password is thank you Jesus, Kathryn says tell that bitch she’s never paying, Vinny calls Sandy a wimp, Justin insists he’s not a queer, David shows up at the Iron Bone, and Veronica asks Samuel if he’d like a drink.

🐪 Hitting the Hump…

I swear, I’m sleeping until noon tomorrow. I won’t really, but it feels optimistic to say that right now. No matter what time frame you keep, stay safe, stay honorable, and stay away from the Iron Bone if your name is Wyatt.

September 9, 2020 – Ava Sounds the Alarm, Brandi’s Not Here, After the Dreck, Salt Lake Date, Graceful Exit, Dead News & Creeping

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

At the MetroCourt, Carly tells Bobbie, she should sue. Diane would gladly take the case. Bobbie says, another lawsuit would only hurt the hospital, and Carly says the hospital fired her. Bobbie says, Cyrus fired her, but Carly says, they both know he had help. They look over to see Valentin sitting with Martin.

Valentin thinks Martin should have a shot. After the antics of his last client, he could use one. Martin says he’s sure he doesn’t know what Valentin means, and Valentin wonders if Nelle’s latest disappearing act is for real.

Sam tells Jason, her actions caused Bobbie and Monica to be fired, but Jason thinks it’s reaching just a little bit. She says, is it? She gave Valentin consent to vote Danny and Scout’s proxy. He says, and she was assigned a new parole officer. She says, so he was able to move back in, and that’s great, but it left the hospital open for Cyrus’s control. He thinks it’s her fault, doesn’t he?

Alexis looks at the syringe, now sitting in a plastic bag. Julian says, the police are on their way to pick up the evidence. She says she’s not sure why, since it was accidental. He says, maybe he should take it, and reaches for it, but Alexis snatches it up. He says because of the prevalence of opioid deaths, the police are treating all drug induced OD’s as homicides.

Jordan asks why Cyrus murdered Neil, and he says, I beg your pardon? She says, it’s a simple question, and she’s not wearing a wire. He can speak freely. Why did he kill Neil? He says, all right; he’ll play along. Who’s Neil? She says he died of an OD, with no prior history of drug use, and he says, by definition, addicts are good at hiding their addiction. She says, like Bob and Mark? and he says, how hypocritical of them. They planted the evidence that framed him for being a drug lord, when they were sampling the wares. He can’t thank her enough for exposing their corruption. She says she doesn’t know what game he’s playing, but what’s the connection between him and Neil?

Josslyn, Cameron, and Trina go to Charlie’s. Trina goes over to say hello to Ava at the bar, and Josslyn says she’s been meaning to tell Cameron that she knows. He says, okay… She says now that she knows, they don’t have to be weird. She and Trina talked through everything, and she’s totally cool with it.

Alexis asks Julian if she’s supposed to believe Neil was a user all this time, when she had no idea. Not when he was her therapist, not when they were stumbling through their relationship, not even when he was in her own bed, but apparently, he was. There was the bloodwork, a puncture wound, and now Julian found the syringe under her bed. Julian suggests he hang on to it until the police get there, and Alexis says she was so certain that she was making a better choice. It turns out she was just falling for a better liar.

Valentin doesn’t suppose part of Martin’s service was to hustle Nelle off to an undisclosed location. Martin says, no, and Valentin wonders if he’s not saying anything because of professional ethics, or because Nelle owes him money.

Carly says, when Valentin took over, his first act was to bail on the hospital, opening the door to Cyrus. His second act was to fire Michael. Bobbie says, and now he’s having a drink in Carly’s restaurant. She doesn’t think so. Bobbie stomps over to Valentin’s table, and says she had the misfortune to marry his brother Stephan. He was bad, but Valentin is infinitely worse, handing the hospital over to the likes of Cyrus. He says, sorry, and she says she wants to smack the smirk off his face. Carly says she’s right behind Bobbie, and Brick walks in. He says, no doubt. It looks like he got there just in time.

Alexis tells Julian, she didn’t know Neil was an addict, but she’s good at spotting other addicts, since she is one. It’s like a funhouse, with everyone distorted in their own unique way. Julian says she doesn’t know for sure Neil was an addict. He could have been a recreational user; those people exist. Or he could have been a high-functioning addict. Plenty of successful people are. Alexis says she doesn’t know anything right now. She’s going to drive herself crazy, going over every detail of what Neil did or didn’t do. Julian says, from what he’s seen, Neil was a complicated guy dealing with a lot, including his emotions and feelings for her. Alexis gives him a look.

Ava says Trina has been holding out on her. She’s so talented. Her performance with her friends at the Nurses Ball was spectacular. Trina asks if Ava and Nikolas had a good time, and Ava says she knows what Trina is doing. Trina doesn’t have to look out for her. She and Nikolas know where they stand with each other.

Cameron asks Josslyn what everything she’s talking about, and Josslyn says, don’t worry. Trina says it’s not a big deal. He says, good to know, and she says she doesn’t want him to feel he has to keep it secret. Portia walks in, and Trina tells Ava that her counselor said she could get additional credit for working at the gallery, so she can give Ava ten extra hours. Ava appreciates her enthusiasm, but thinks Trina should speak to her mother. She might have other plans. Portia asks, does Trina mind if she and Ava take a moment to catch up? Trina asks if Portia promises to be nice, and Portia asks if Trina promises to be nice to Curtis. Train tells her, try not to break anything too expensive. Ava tells Portia, if this is about Trina asking for more hours, she said Trina needed to clear it with her first. Portia says she’ll bring that up later, but first, they need to talk.

Cyrus tells Jordan, he’s not aware of any connection between him and Neil. The first time he’s heard Neil’s name is when she said it just now. She says his innocent act is wasted on her, since he kidnapped her son, and made her turn a blind eye to his drug shipment getting through. He says he’s never kidnapped anyone in his life, and no one can make her do anything. She’s always had the power to make her own choices. She says, Neil died under similar circumstances to Mark and Bob; the same pattern. Cyrus says, people die all the time. That doesn’t mean he had a hand in it. She says, unless they were his drugs. Then he’s legally responsible. He says she exonerated him. Although now, she comes to him late at night, hurling accusations and innuendos, reviving a vendetta against an innocent man.

Jason says it sounds like Sam wants him to be angry with her, but she says she wants him to tell the truth. He asks when he’s lied to her, and she says, never. He doesn’t say anything, and she says, ELQ was supposed to bail out the hospital. She should have known Valentin was up to something. All she cared about was getting a new parole officer, and getting to spend time with him. He says she’s only responsible for the proxy she signed over to Valentin. Valentin took control of the majority, and it was his decision not to help GH. Those were his actions, not hers. She says, it was selfish. She got what she wanted, and because of her actions, people she cares about are paying for it.

Julian tells Alexis, he knows more than most people that it’s complicated to lead a double life. Neil was confused, and he may have been confused about a number of things, but he knows that Neil genuinely cared for her. She says, dying in her bed was a funny way to show it, and he tells her, she has no idea how many secrets Neil might have been keeping, but anyone could tell his feelings for her were genuine. She says he should go. She appreciates him coming by, but can’t have him there to turn to. He says, that’s different. If she needs anything, let him know. For what it’s worth, he’s sorry it happened. It was nice to see her happy again.

Trina sits back down, and Josslyn says she told Cameron what they talked about, so they’re all on the same page. No more secrets. Trina says she’s glad to hear it, and Cameron says, excellent.

Ava tells Portia, with all due respect, she’s already apologized for overstepping with Trina. Portia says, she did, and Ava says she’s not sure what more she can do. Portia says she realized she came on strong, and made assumptions about Ava’s motivations. Ava says, as a mother, in protecting one’s child, you can never be too careful; she understands. Portia says, whatever Ava’s motivation in helping Trina, she realizes it came from a genuine place, and thanks her. Trina’s work at the gallery is grounding, and she realizes it’s even more important now, in the wake of her father’s death. She believes Ava when she says her intentions were honorable. Ava says she appreciates that, and Portia says, but she doesn’t believe Ava has led an honorable life. She won’t prevent Trina from working at the gallery, but won’t be taking her eyes off Trina either.

Cyrus says Jordan exonerating him doesn’t seem that long ago He doesn’t think he dreamed it or imagined it. She says he threatened to kill her son unless she did what he wanted, and he says, what imagination she has. He’s making a fresh start, and exploring the possibilities available to a free man. He tells her, thank you, waits, then says, say you’re welcome. She says he’s made himself welcome enough. He doesn’t need to hear her say it. Since he’s an innocent man leading an innocent life, he doesn’t require the police commissioner. She’s met the terms of their extremely one-sided agreement, and they’re done. He tells her, don’t be so sure.

Sam asks if Jason is telling her that he’s okay with what she did. Jason says he hates that Monica and Bobbie lost their jobs; it’s awful and unfortunate, but it’s not permanent. She asks how he’s so sure, and he says, Cyrus is testing the truce already. When he breaks it, he’s gone. She says, what about Valentin? and he says, the Quartermaines have lost control of ELQ before. They’ll get it back. Michael is smart, with a cool head, and he’s not distracted by the custody case anymore. She says, it really doesn’t bother him that her actions are what set things in motion?

Jason says, it’s not like Valentin gave Sam a choice. He knows she acted in good faith. It’s done. It’s over. She can’t change it. Let’s just move on. Her phone rings, and she says, it’s Julian. He has the worst timing. She tells Julian that she’s in the middle of something. What does he want? He says he was at her mother’s. He just left, and Neil’s OD is hitting her hard. He found a syringe under her bed. They both know he’s not the right person to be with her mother, but Alexis shouldn’t be alone. Sam says she’ll be right over, and thanks him. She tells Jason what happened, and he says he’ll go with her.

Officer Gonzalez comes downstairs, and tells Alexis, there was no other paraphernalia, but forensics wants to look around. Alexis says she’s not going to be sleeping up there anytime soon, and Officer Gonzalez says if they have any more questions, they’ll contact her. Alexis says she’s fresh out of answers.

Cyrus says he appreciates Jordan’s faith in him adjusting to life outside, but it takes time, especially after such a long stretch. She tells him not to sell himself short. Clearly her services are no longer required. He says she’s gone from callous pessimist to wide-eyed optimist. She needs to split the difference, and become a pragmatist. An old friend might come in handy. Isn’t that what she was thinking when she invited Taggert back to town, or did she feel it was a mistake? Another hasty decision. Look at the damage that was done to that poor man.

Martin says, amusing as it might be to watch them deck his client, he’d be compelled to call the cops. Carly tells Bobbie, they’ll leave Valentin alone, and invites Brick to have a drink. Valentin says, good idea, and she says no one asked him. Bobbie tells Carly that Scotty is taking her out to dinner, and leaves. Martin tells Valentin, let it go, but Valentin says Bobbie is wrong. He’s nothing like Stephan, who was consumed with ghosts. Martin asks if Valentin’s ghosts are under control, and Valentin says he doesn’t believe in ghosts. Martin says he’d like to know why Julian was looking for him; does he miss his wife? Valentin says, Julian is looking to get out of a marriage of crippling inconvenience, which leads him to wonder what leverage Nelle had to get Julian to marry her in the first place. He had the impression the leverage was in Martin’s possession. Is it?

Ava says, normally if someone spoke to her like that, she’d tell them to go to hell. She’d say they don’t know about her, or what been through in her dishonorable life. Portia asks if that’s what Ava is telling her, but Ava says, on the contrary. If she was in Portia’s shoes, and her daughter was working for a woman with her… colorful past, she’d be… Portia says, cautious? and Ava says, livid. She’d never take her eyes off her daughter. As a mother, there’s nothing more important than a child’s safety or happiness. Trina is determined to work extra hours, but Portia should feel free to say no. Portia wonders if Ava is asking her to turn Trina down, but Ava says, no, but don’t feel obligated. Portia says, seven days is a big ask, and Ava says, if they start to drive each other crazy, she’ll send Trina on an errand. Portia says, when Trina returns with coffee in five minutes, what then? and Ava says she’ll send Trina to Tokyo to pick up on what’s trendy. That will take longer. Portia says, Ava is kidding, right? She does have a couple of requests. She asks Ava to keep an eye on Trina, and if she’s there to work, make her work. Ava says, of course (🍷). As if she could stop Trina. The gallery might seem like a placid boutique, but there’s a lot to do. She tells Portia, feel free to pop in and check up on Trina. Portia is sure it won’t be necessary, and Ava says, yet she has the feeling Portia will. Portia says, at least once a week. Maybe more. Ava says she’s always welcome, and Portia thanks her. Trina asks if everything is okay, and Portia says she’s giving Trina permission to work extra hours.

Julian comes in, and Ava says she hears congratulations are in order. He asks, for what? and she says she heard his wife – who makes her look like Mother Teresa – is gone. Why is he in a foul mood? He should be celebrating the end of his hellish marriage. He says his hellish marriage is far from being over. She asks what Nelle did now, and he says she claimed to have left a letter detailing his role in Wiley’s kidnapping with her lawyer. Until he gets the letter, he’s on borrowed time. She says Julian should have let her kill Nelle when she offered.

Sam says she thought Alexis was going to stay at their place, but Alexis says she couldn’t. Sam says Julian called her; she’s so sorry, Alexis wonders how she couldn’t know, and Sam tells her, don’t blame herself. Alexis asks how someone who presents themselves as a decent, wonderful person could do something like that? How could he?  

Martin says his hypothetical sometimes client – he’s not naming names… Valentin says, Nelle, and Martin says, it’s hypothetical. Valentin suggests Medea, and Martin says, Medea it is. Medea has left some loose ends, providing actual proof of her departure is permanent. Martin doesn’t know what Valentin’s interest is, so why should he share secrets? Valentin says, Nelle is currently a friendless fugitive wanted for murder and attempted kidnapping, and wonders if Martin’s ability to keep secrets is based on the size of the retainer. Martin says he’ll take care Nelle’s affairs in any way he pleases, and Valentin says, just make sure his take precedence.

Carly asks if Sonny called Brick, but Brick says he was on his way to another assignment. He had time to stop by and say hello to Sonny. She asks if Sonny knows he’s in town, and he says he was at Turning Woods earlier. She says then he knows what’s going on with Mike, and he says, sadly, he does.

Julian tells Ava that Nelle left the letter with her attorney Martin, and Ava says, ugh. That man is a reptile in a linen suit. If Nelle left the letter with him, and it incriminates Julian, Martin will absolutely use it for his own gain. He says that’s why she’s going with him to help find it.

Trian asks Portia if she can stay longer, and Josslyn says her driver will drop Trina off. Portia tells Trina to text when she’s on her way, and not after Curfew. Trina says, definitely.

Cyrus says Jordan saw how Taggert’s poor family suffered. First, by his violent death, and then when she revealed how honorable Taggert was anything but. The shame rained down on that man’s family… But fortunately, families are resilient. Take hers for instance. She tells him, stay away from her family, and he says, or what? She says she doesn’t know. Neither of them know what she might be capable of. She doesn’t want to find out; does he? He says he’s sure it won’t come to that. Isn’t the motto of every police force to serve and protect? That’s what’s going to happen between them. She says, in serving, she’ll also protect him? and he says, that’s everybody’s job on the force, right? He tells her, goodnight. Oh, and if she ever decides to drop by for another late night chat, ask herself if it’s worth his trouble. She walks out.

Jordan runs into Portia outside of Charlie’s, and asks how Trina is. Portia says, fine. She’s loving her job, her friends, and school, so Portia can’t complain. Nothing will take away losing her father, but it does give her the structure she needs to heal and work through it. Jordan asks if there’s anything she can do, but Portia says nothing short of clearing Taggert’s name will satisfy Trina. Jordan wishes that were possible, and Portia says, there is one thing she’d like to clear the air about. She knows Curtis told Jordan about their conversation. Jordan says he did, and Portia says she wanted Jordan to know, woman to woman, she shouldn’t have brought up something that was clearly in the past. She has no designs on Jordan’s husband. Jordan laughs, and says she appreciates Portia making that clear.

Julian messes with the lock on Martin’s office door, and says Ava knows what to do, right? She says, if she sees something, text something, and tells him to make sure he notices. She asks if he has a secret spy code, and he says he doesn’t think that would make him look more innocent. She asks if he’s sure there’s no alarm, he says he’s not. He gets the door open, and she says, hurry up. He goes into the office.

Alexis says when she was lying next to Neil, and they were planning their future, he was waiting for her to fall asleep so he could shoot up. Jason says she doesn’t know what Neil was thinking, and Sam says, Jason is right. She doesn’t know what was going through Neil’s mind at the time. Alexis agrees, and says, Neil was a multitasker. He could have been planning his life and thinking about shooting up at the same time. Sam says Alexis sounds morbid, and she doesn’t want Alexis to be by herself. She suggests Alexis come home with them, but Alexis doesn’t think it’s a good idea. Jason says, Danny and Scout love having her there, and she’d be close to Sam, but Alexis says she has a lot of feelings right now, and they’re not pretty. She doesn’t want to have them in front of her grandchildren. Sam says she’ll stay there, but Alexis says, no. Jason just got home, and Sam should be home with her family. Sam doesn’t feel good leaving Alexis, but Alexis says she needs privacy. Sam says if she starts feeling depressed, or more depressed, call. Or call if she feels like drinking. Alexis says, yes to all of it, and thanks them for coming by. She and Sam hug.

While Josslyn is away from the table, Cameron says he can’t believe Trina told Josslyn about… you know. She says she didn’t want it to be a deep, dark secret. Now that it’s out in the open, it’s no big deal. He says he doesn’t want everyone talking, and she says, Josslyn isn’t everyone, and only three people know. He says, you know what they say about three people keeping a secret. In order for them to do it, two of them have to be… She says, what? and he says, never mind. Josslyn comes back, and says she has the best idea about the three of them.

Julian rifles through Martin’s files. Ava hears Martin telling Valentin that he is billing him for this. She texts, GET OUT NOW!!! three times. They get close to the door, and Ava tries to send another message, but it says communication failure. Martin puts his key in the lock, and Julian realizes they’re coming in.

Carly tells Brick, Sonny gave Mike one last afternoon at the track. It was good for him to be around the horses, and it was special to Sonny. Brick says he always admired Sonny, but seeing him care for Mike, being there for him, he admires Sonny even more. Carly says Brick was the one who helped Sonny step up for Mike. It was like using a Lamborghini as a golf cart. He says he was honored to help, but if he looks better to her, that’s even better. She says, it’s not fair. He comes there, flirts with her, and takes off on another mission. He asks if she’s telling him to stop, and she says, not a chance. They clink glasses.

Julian hides, and the fire alarm goes off. We see Ava has pulled it, like we didn’t guess that. Martin says, what the hell…?

Josslyn says, it’s almost homecoming, and suggests they all go together. Cameron says, the three of them? and Josslyn says, the four of them. They can’t forget Dev. Cameron and Trina say, sure they can, and Josslyn says they can still dress up and have fun, but no romantic drama. And they won’t have to worry about who they’ll kiss at the end of the night. Trina says, good idea, and Cameron says, he’s in.

Jordan tells Portia, forget she brought up the past. It’s better for them to move on with no tiptoeing around things. Their only worry is that Trina is still blaming Curtis for Tagger’s death. Portia says she keeps telling Trina that she’s dishonoring her father’s wishes, but does she listen? Jordan says, she’s more stubborn than Taggert is. Portia says, was. She still does that too; talk like he’s still there. Trina is young and headstrong, but one day she’ll realize there are few men with as much integrity as Curtis. Jordan says that’s kind of her to say, and Portia says, of course (🍷) Jordan and Curtis are lucky to have found each other.

Julian asks Ava, what happened? She says she had no reception, so she pulled the alarm. Why should he be the only one committing a felony? Julian says, if Martin has the letter, it’s not in his office.

In Martin’s office, Valentin says, someone was looking for something, and Martin says, obviously. The lookout probably pulled the fire alarm. In any case – he pulls the ELQ folder out of a drawer, and takes another from his briefcase – here’s everything Valentin needs to sign. Just put his John Hancock there. Valentin says Martin had it right there? and Martin says, except the final revision of the offer in question. He would have brought that too, but he didn’t know he’d be seeing Valentin. He makes a practice never to be apart from his most sensitive documents. We see Nelle’s letter in his briefcase.

On the phone, Cyrus asks Walker where they are on the new Chief of Staff. He can’t wait to meet them in person. He tells Walker that Neil OD’d, and wonders where he got the drugs that killed him. I wouldn’t be surprised if Neil had been Cyrus’s therapist, since Cyrus is so au currant.

Alexis looks at a glass of water, but sees a shot. She says, one day at a time, and takes a sip.

Sam tells Jason that she thought she was doing the right thing. To her, there was nothing more important than them being together. She was wrong, and she’s sorry for what it cost. Jason tells her, like he said, it’s over.

Tomorrow, Ava tells Franco that they should cut their losses, Elizabeth tells Nikolas that his fake screwed up marriage is screwing up her real one, and Nina speaks to the jewelry designer.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills – The Reunion – Part Two (Home Edition)

Ugh. Even in the preview I hate the stupid faces they make. Denise eats chips. I get my vanilla wafers ready.

Andy says, this season Kyle was under attack for calling the women a group of fake-ass bitches. It made the group wonder if it takes one to know one. We flash back to Kyle being insulting, interrupting everyone, and being a moron in general. In one clip, she says she’s not friends with a-holes. I beg to differ. Andy asks why she thinks everyone came after her, and she says when she left L.A. to do her clothing line, then went to North Carolina for Halloween, she’d been going back and forth, and was tired. She felt like everyone was coming at her, and not being honest. Which answered the question not at all. Adam from Baltimore asks Dorit why she told everyone she had a life when she was late for Teddi’s retreat. It sounded self-centered and condescending, and she pissed Erika off. Erika admits to being pretty drunk, and we flash back to that. Yep. She was. Erika says they all have busy lives, and Dorit says Teddi claimed it made no difference what time they got there, yet she was attacked. Kyle says that’s extreme, but Dorit says she didn’t feel welcome, and had to defend herself. She didn’t mean the rest of them didn’t have lives. Kyle says she felt like Dorit was showing up to show off her outfit more than to support Teddi. Dorit says beforehand, she was taking pictures to promote her business. Teddi says everyone else keeps bringing it up; she had nothing to do with it. She didn’t think Kyle was defending her, just pointing out the obvious. A viewer asks how Teddi felt when Erika said she didn’t feel like being there. Teddi says she had to move on from it, and while they’re on the Teddi subject, Dorit doesn’t know why Kyle can’t acknowledge her friendship with Teddi is different from her friendship with the rest of them. Maybe it’s true. She says this like it’s tabloid fodder, and none of us have ever had a friend we’re closer to than our other friends. Kyle says, of course it is. Teddi is a better friend to her. It makes sense; they have more in common. Dorit is glad Kyle is finally admitting it. Seriously, are these women that bored? Kyle says Dorit acts like it’s a crime. She’s slept in the same bed with her friends and sisters her whole life; it’s not weird. Stirring the pot, even though there isn’t much to stir, Andy points out that Kyle insulted Erika by suggesting Erika didn’t have close friends. Kyle tries to cover her ass by saying she meant friends close enough to sleep in the same bed. Just an aside, while I wouldn’t mind sharing if necessary, being an adult, I’d rather have my own bed if it’s an option. Erika says they have different lives, and not everyone has that type of relationship. Just because they don’t have the same experience doesn’t make it wrong or bad.

Dorit wants to address the astrology party, where Kyle said she wasn’t as good a friend as she’d thought. Kyle says she was just frustrated and apologizes, but Dorit doesn’t listen and asks Kyle to justify telling her that. Kyle repeats that she apologized and explained, but Dorit says she hasn’t explained. Kyle says Dorit wanted to take credit for her fashion show, and her hiring Wilson Philips for her party. No surprise, Kyle won’t let Dorit respond, and just keeps babbling. Kyle says she never spoke against Dorit, yet Dorit threw her business under the bus, saying Kyle didn’t know what she was doing. There’s a break, and I realize I’m holding my breath.

Kyle says she was shocked, and we revisit Kyle freaking out when she checked out her line before the fashion show. We see Dorit’s interview, where she wondered how Kyle couldn’t have seen the pieces beforehand, and if she just woke up and said she’d throw a show together and be a success. No need for experience or know-how. Kyle says, of course she was freaking out; Dorit said she didn’t know what she was doing. Kyle once again refuses to let Dorit talk, and says Dorit came to her house and she felt like they were friends for life. Then Dorit made fun of her in her interview. She thought they were better friends than that. Dorit says she never slammed Kyle’s designs. She poked fun at Kyle for not being prepared, and she thought Kyle should have been. Garcelle says Kyle got more upset at her saying she’d felt glazed over than she did over Dorit hurting her business. She didn’t seem that mad. Dorit says Kyle just blamed her, but never spoke to her directly. Instead she went to Twitter and the press. Kyle says she was upset, thinking Dorit had slammed her business. Dorit says Kyle told everyone her fashion show was in a warehouse, and Kyle says she had to fight back. She wasn’t going to sit there like a moron. No comment. Too easy. Dorit asks why Kyle didn’t text her, and Kyle asks why Dorit said it in the first place. Andy wants to move forward, and Dorit says she’s very sorry, and wishes Kyle success. She adds she’s always there if Kyle needs anything, and Kyle says she appreciates it. I see why they had to focus on the whole Denise/Brandi thing this season. Apparently, they didn’t have a show without it. Wake me when it’s over.

Andy says, moving on. He asks why Kyle thinks Denise is a fake-ass bitch, and Kyle says Denise claims she doesn’t care about the glam thing, but then defended Dorit. She felt like everyone was putting on an act, and not being genuine, but she was singled out. Bob in Syosset says Denise is the sexiest women alive, and asks how she felt when Kyle called her a ragamuffin. Denise says she was surprised, but wondered if could trademark it somehow, like Ragamuffin Clothing. I actually like that idea. Kyle says, when she was a kid, if she left the house looking messy, her mom said, don’t run around like a ragamuffin. Andy asks if Denise was offended, but Denise says she didn’t care. No pot stirring for you there, Andy. Kyle says she apologized, and Denise says, after the backlash on social media. Denise says she was defending Dorit about being glam when Kyle got upset. It was like, how dare Denise defend her when she looks like a ragamuffin? Either they’re not glam enough or too glam. Andy asks, where’s the middle ground?  

Dorit’s phone keeps repeating low battery over and over, and everyone is like WTF? Andy says Caleb in Topeka asks how Lois is, and LisaR says she misses Lois. She hasn’t seen her in five months. Lois is in assisted living though, and doing great. Andy says LisaR loves the spotlight, like this is news. Her daughter opened up about her anxiety on social media, and she was judged as a mother. He supposes it was attention she could do without. We flash back to everything Amelia, and Andy asks if LisaR thought about what she does on Instagram. She says, as a mother, she’s always aware. Garcelle tells LisaR, what she said wasn’t about shaming; it was just a reality check. Andy asks Teddi if she relates to the issue, and Teddi says as parents, they’re already coping with the struggle, and already feel guilty, so it shouldn’t be made part of a light conversation. Garcelle says she wasn’t being flippant, but Teddi says she said it in front of all of them; it was a low blow. Garcelle has no response. I’m not surprised, since this is stupid even for Teddi. Andy says, Sutton said LisaR’s dancing on Instagram was weird, and Sutton says, that’s not a bad thing. Dorit says, it had a negative connotation. I see she’s been reading again, and is using big words. Sutton says Dorit is making it into something bigger than it is, and LisaR says, it is weird. Dorit says if her daughter didn’t like her doing it, would LisaR continue, and LisaR says, of course not. She’d never do anything to hurt her kids. Andy asks if there’s an update on Amelia’s $6000 a month apartment, and LisaR says, $5700, but who’s counting,? and explains it’s all Amelia’s money from modeling. She’s doing well (apparently), and some days aren’t as much of a struggle, but she’ll always have issues. Charlotte from Birmingham says Denise looked horrified when LisaR said she’d taught her daughters the right way to do a BJ in her book. Did she think LisaR went too far? Denise says she doesn’t think they should judge each other (mic drop). Erika says, it was a lovely bomb LisaR’s daughters dropped on her in Tokyo, and we flash back to that. LisaR says her daughters could care less about reading any book, but one of their friends brought it out. Andy mentions LisaR’s latest nakey picture, and LisaR admits that she loves attention and pushes boundaries, like we didn’t know, and Kyle says, nobody owns it better. I choke on a cookie.

Garcelle asks if anyone is drinking yet. Jordan from Austin asks how Teddi’s baby is, and Teddi explains about how the baby’s head wasn’t formed right in utero, and she needs neurosurgery. She says, everyone says she’ll be fine, but Teddi is obviously distressed about it. Not that I blame her. I might not like Teddi, but wouldn’t wish that on anyone. FYI, baby Dove had the surgery since then, and everything turned out fine. Andy says Teddi’s pregnancy seemed to be an afterthought to the women. We flash back to Teddi’s interview where she says, apparently, she’s proceeding in this friend group as though she’s not pregnant. They talk about the name Dove, which Teddi wanted, but Edwin wouldn’t agree, until she pitched it by telling him that it was an emoji. Erika says, while Teddi ate a lot of Tums, she never used her pregnancy as an excuse for anything. Erika was freaked out more than Teddi was. Andy points out that the bunny is behind him, having made the trip to the Hamptons. Kyle says, it went to Bravocon and Watch What Happens Live in L.A. The bunny gets around. Andy says, the bunny is legendary, and asks if it’s LisaR’s go-to baby gift. LisaR says it is, and even though she acts like she’s not still upset about Kim giving it back to her, I think she is. She says the company went out of business though, so now she’ll have to get a different bunny. Zzzzzzz… What I said before about Denise. They talk about Teddi’s daughter Slate, and how she severed the tip of her finger when a door closed on it. Teddi says she put it on ice, and when she called 911, the first thing they told her was not to put it on ice. Good to know. She says she took it off, wrapped it in gauze, and put it in a Ziplock bag. She called several people, and Dr. Nassif met her at the ER. Andy asks if Teddi was as boring as Sutton thought she’d be, but Sutton doesn’t take the bait, and says she doesn’t think Teddi is boring.

Here it comes, in 3… 2… 1…

Andy says, Brandi dropped a bombshell that was like throwing a glass of wine at Denise. I guess he couldn’t come up with anything more clever, having pandemic brain. He says, the truth is everybody and anybody’s guess, and we flash back to all the Brandi bullsh*t. I shove cookies in my mouth. My husband decides to sit down and watch for a moment, and I tell him not to talk, and expect me to yell at the TV. Denise doesn’t even flinch as we stroll down Brandi’s Memory Lane. Andy says Denise claimed she barely knows Brandi, but Brandi showed the women a year’s worth of texts. There seemed to be a deeper connection. He asks if she has an explanation, and she says for every ten texts Brandi sent, she had one response. He asks if Denise has contacted Brandi, but Denise says she never did. Brandi was an acquaintance, and Denise was always nice to her. LisaR asks why Denise didn’t call Brandi from Rome, and Denise says Brandi isn’t a friend of hers. LisaR says Denise can’t keep lying, and Denise says LisaR can’t keep playing the same card in this game. She’s not friends with Brandi. Kyle says, not now. Andy says when Denise was asked about Brandi at Bravocon, she’d said they were friendly. We see a clip of Denise saying just that, and Denise says she had no reason to say anything negative. Andy is trying to discredit this, and it’s not cool. Andy says Denise called Brandi a friend. Will someone get that man a dictionary? Being friendly toward someone and being their friend are two different things. Denise says she didn’t, and they never socialized. With the exception of Garcelle, every single one of these twats twits asks, where is Brandi? and LisaR says, this is bullsh*t. Yes, it certainly is, and she heads the bull herd.

LisaR says Denise isn’t being upfront, and runs from the truth. Garcelle says LisaR didn’t like that Denise didn’t give her a satisfactory answer. Erika asks if Denise stopped Brandi from being at the reunion, and I say, she’s not on the show. Denise says, Brandi’s not on their show, and my husband marvels at my ESP abilities. Andy says there was a meeting, and they didn’t feel Brandi had anything else to add. After Brandi said she licked bleepity-bleep-bleep, there was nowhere else to go. They’d heard enough. What more was there to add? Denise says, they don’t know about the stuff Brandi sent her; it was so inappropriate. It was harassment. Dorit says if she was in this situation, she wouldn’t want to be around Brandi, and LisaR says Denise shouldn’t have done it. Denise says, done what? and LisaR says what she did with Brandi. Dorit says she believes Denise, but the problem is Denise giving them little bits, like when she said Brandi claimed to have slept with someone in the group. We flash back to that, and Kyle says it wasn’t her. I wonder why Kyle keeps assuming it was her, and again think if it’s anyone, it’s Kim. Andy asks why Denise wouldn’t say who it was, and Denise says, it’s not just one person. Brandi said there was one in the group, but also someone on the outside, who the group knows. She’s not saying who it is, and everyone – again minus Garcelle, since she’s actually a decent human – goes, say it! say it! like they’re five. Denise says it has nothing to do with her, and she doesn’t care what people think. She doesn’t give a sh*t. Kyle says, you can’t have a friendship without honesty. Andy asks, what about Denise talking sh*t about the women? and Denise says Brandi called her after she did Teddi’s podcast, and Denise said she thought Teddi was a sh*t stirrer. She never called Erika a cold bitch, but said Erika was condescending. She brought up LisaR, and Brandi asked why Denise’s friend had turned on her, and that was pretty much all she said. Teddi brings up how, in Denise’s interview, she said she’d called Teddi way worse things. Either say it and own up to it, or lie. Denise says, likewise, and beating a dead horse until it’s dead a second time, Andy asks what’s the worst thing Denise said about Teddi? Denise repeats, that Teddi is a sh*t stirrer, and LisaR says, after Rome, she said she didn’t like Teddi. Denise says the women are vicious, and LisaR says she thinks the cover-up is worse than the crime. Like this is some kind of high espionage and not a load of nonsense.

Next time, more rubbish. The cease and desist is discussed, Denise says don’t ask her husband questions they don’t want the answers to, and Denise is asked if she’s willing to show the text messages.

🎃 After this show, I had to watch Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Medea Halloween just to cleanse my mind. I was surprised to see the dude who played Brady in Too Close to Home in a blink-and-you-miss-him part.

👠 The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City debuts on November 11th. It looks promising, and I hope it’s not just another mean girl fest.

🙋🏻 She’s Gone, Girl…

Apparently, Denise has had enough. Will Garcelle honor her end of the pact?

https://people.com/tv/denise-richards-is-leaving-rhobh/

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/rhobh-denise-richards-leaving-housewives-beverly-hills.html/

The wise and powerful LVP wants to give Denise an audience.

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/rhobh-lisa-vanderpump-wants-to-talk-denise-richards-rough-time.html/

⚰️ Let’s Talk About Dead, Baby…

Releasing the Dead.

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-walking-dead-season-11-finale-end-release-date/

Spinning the Dead off. Please, they picked the two people who have the least dialogue? If anyone deserves a spin-off, it’s Ezekiel, Eugene, and Princess.

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-walking-dead-daryl-and-carol-spinoff/

The text heard round the graveyard.

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-walking-dead-origin-of-the-zombie-outbreak/

✂️ Cutting Out…

For the first time in what feels like forever, I’m getting a haircut tomorrow. I haven’t been this excited about something since I got my last haircut, and thought someone would actually see it. Until RHONY reunites, stay safe, stay bold, and stay owning it better than LisaR.

September 8, 2020 – Cyrus Does a Victory Lap, Mama Rose Gets Sprung & Can’t

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

At the WSB Facility in Geneva, Dante does pushups. He flashes back to Dr. Kirk telling him that he wasn’t fully briefed on the operative, but it involves someone Dante knows, maybe family. Dante tells him, go to hell. He remembers asking Dr. Kirk, now that he’s willing to do the work, how long will it take? He doesn’t know how much of his family is still waiting for him. He throws a chair across the room. FYI, it’s a nicer room than the one he had.

Robert comes into the facility with Olivia, and the agent at the desk asks him to sign in. Olivia asks if the agent knows who he’s talking to. This is Robert Scorpio, the greatest agent in the history of the WSB. Robert says he’s sure the agent is too young to remember stuff like that, and the guy says he’ll notify Agent Wagner of their arrival. Olivia is nervous, as she pins on her ID tag. She thanks Robert for getting her in, and he says he hopes it works. She says, it’s got to. They need to remember what they said on the plane; think positive.

Lulu delivers some chicken parmigiana to Doc at the hospital. She says, she’s no chef, but it’s the recipe Olivia gave her when… Anyway, Dustin was supposed to come over, but got held up, and her mom was worried about how much Doc is working. He wonders if she’s campaigning for the world’s greatest stepdaughter, and she says she does have an ulterior motive. She’s wondering how long her mother is going to be staying in DC. Cyrus – who must sleep at the hospital now – comes by, and says he was wondering that himself.

Brando thanks Jason for finally believing he didn’t sabotage the motorcycle, even though it took a beating to convince him. Sam says, unless it was staged, and Brando asks if that’s what she thinks happened. She says, no. She thinks it happened like he said. Cyrus asked to help him, he refused, and Cyrus retaliated. Brando asks if he was that convincing, or is there something else behind her change of heart? Jason admits they were watching the garage, and Brando wonders if they were watching him. Jason says Brando told them Cyrus had come by, and it’s why they got there so fast. Brando supposes he should be grateful their surveillance worked.

At the MetroCourt, Valentin asks why Julian needs Martin so fast, and Julian says he wants to end his marriage to Nelle. Valentin is sure Julian isn’t the only one who wants to see the last of Nelle. Peter watches them from the doorway.

Alexis says, Neil died of a drug overdose? and Jordan says they’re not positive. She’s sure it’s a shock. The autopsy report… Alexis says, is wrong. Unless it was a fatal interaction between two medications Neil was taking. Jordan says, the drug in question is an opioid. Alexis asks if Jordan is telling her that Neil OD’d on opioids.

Valentin says, Nelle kidnapped Michael’s son, and Julian says, everyone is looking for her; he wants to separate himself as soon as possible. Valentin says, as her husband, he can’t be compelled to testify against Nelle, unless he’s charged as an accessory. Julian says he has no idea where Nelle is, and Valentin assumes the police and Sonny believe him, since he’s not in jail or worse. Julian says the sooner he gets ahold of Martin, the happier he’ll be. Valentin asks if he’s worried that Nelle is coming back, or that she’s not coming back.

Alexis tells Jordan, the medical examiner is wrong. She knows Neil wasn’t a drug addict. Jordan says it was just the preliminary report, and she’s sure they’ll know more when they get the final report. Dr. Meyer might change her conclusion, but if not, and they put it in context, they might figure out why it happened. Hadn’t Neil recently lost his medical license and position at the hospital? Alexis wonders if Jordan is asking if Neil was depressed. Of course (🍷) he was; who wouldn’t be? But he was able to process it. They’d been joking, and talking about the future. Jordan says she’s sorry she has to ask, but was it possible Neil was covering up his true feelings? Maybe the challenge of starting over was too much, and he took his own life.

Olivia repeats, positive, positive, to herself, and says, it’s not going to be easy. Robert says, it’s been months since Dante sent back a letter. He’s had time to reconsider. He’s there for a reason; to get better. She tells him, try explaining that to Ned. He just thinks she’s setting herself up for disappointment. He tells her not to buy into Ned’s concern, and she says he’s afraid she’ll get hurt again by being too vulnerable. He says, of course (🍷) she is. She’s a parent. When Robin was young, a tear or a smile would turn him into a mushy puss. He’s been that way since she was little. Olivia says he wouldn’t have it any other way, and Robert says, better to be vulnerable and feel something. It’s better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all. She says Tennyson, and Robert says he learned it in school. It’s the only part he remembers. She says if she could pick one line, that would be the one to remember. He says, whatever Dante’s reaction, she’s not there to save the world. She says, just a tiny slice in Port Charles. The agent brings a man in, and says he’s Robert’s former colleague, Bryan Wagner. Robert says, and a great agent. Robert thanks him, and tells Olivia that Bryan is the interim head in Geneva, and the one who’s getting her in to see Dante. In the meantime, he has paperwork to do. He leaves, and Olivia says she can’t thank Bryan enough. He tells her, thank Robert. He must love her very much.

Cyrus tells Doc and Lulu that he has big plans for the hospital, and it would help to have the mayor’s input. When is she expected back? Doc says, she’s extended her trip, and he’s not sure when she’ll be back. Cyrus asks Doc to give her his regards when he speaks to her, and tells Lulu, always a pleasure. Is she there for a story? She says she’s there to drop off dinner to her stepfather, and Cyrus bets Doc wants him to improve the food in the cafeteria, but Doc says Cyrus would only try to poison him. Cyrus says, then Doc would have a reason to commit him, which he tried the last time they met. Doc says, if Cyrus fired him, he wouldn’t be the first. Lulu asks what Doc means, and Doc says, sorry. Cyrus made a staffing change and fired Monica and Bobbie. Lulu says, he did what? and Cyrus smiles.

Jason tells Brando, Sonny will worry about what happens next. While they can assume it was Cyrus who had Brando beat up, they have no proof, and there’s no proof Cyrus tampered with his motorcycle. Sonny will handle it when he’s ready. Until then, Brando will be protected. Brando says, good to know. Jason gets a text from Spinelli that says: Must talk, Your abode. Sam tells Brando to do what the doctor said, and don’t get up. Brando thanks them for scraping him up off the floor, and Jason says he owes Brando for saving Carly. Outside Brando’s room, Sam wonders if they should tell Sonny, but Jason says Sonny is with Mike. That’s more important, and Jason can fill him in later; it’s not urgent. If Cyrus wanted to break the truce, Brando would be dead. Sam says, Jason almost was, but he says, it was low risk operation, and Cyrus has deniability. Look how easily he took over GH. If they overreact, they’re playing his game. Sam says she’ll join him later. She has things to take care of first. They go their separate ways.

Julian says the cops think he might be helping Nelle, and Valentin says, is he? Julian says, no, and Valentin says he doesn’t see how seeing Martin quickly will help. He thinks Julian should stay married for now. Julian leaves, and Peter asks Valentin what Julian wanted. Valentin says, he was worried about Nelle. There seems to be a lot of that going around.

Alexis tells Jordan, Neil enjoyed his life. He enjoyed the opera, good food, good books, and even drag queen bingo karaoke. Last night they were talking about how much they were looking forward to the future. Does that sound depressed? Jordan says she’s just trying to understand, and Alexis says, so is she. Jordan asks if there’s a family history. Alexis says, Neil’s daughter took her own life, but before Jordan says ah-ha, while Neil was devastated, he used his experience to help other parents. Jordan thinks you never get over losing a child. Maybe Alexis was unaware of how much pain he was in. Was that possible? Alexis says, there was no sign that Neil would do anything drastic. There must be some other explanation. Jordan asks if it’s possible Alexis didn’t know Neil as well as she thought. When it’s something as insidious as drug use, those closest to the person sometimes don’t know anything.

Robert comes back, and says, the Bureau will never change. They could arrest three times as many people if not for the paperwork. Olivia says she’s deeply grateful, but also embarrassed. Robert’s friend seems to think Robert is in love with her. He laughs, and asks if Bryan said that. She asks if it’s so crazy, and he says any guy would find her irresistible. She says, nice save, Scorpio. Or should she say, James Bond? Dr. Kirk comes back in with Bryan, who says they have a problem, and introduces Dr. Kirk as Dante’s psychologist. Dr. Kirk says it’s not possible for them to see his patient.

Lulu tells Cyrus, Monica Quartermaine and Bobbie Spencer are vital to the hospital. He says, their actions left the hospital open to a malpractice suit, and it was the appropriate response to terminate their employment. His job isn’t to risk the head psychologist, one of his most valued assets, and the husband of their city’s most illustrious mayor. Doc asks if Cyrus is keeping him on as a favor to his wife, and Cyrus says he’d do anything to keep her happy. Doc’s phone rings, and he steps away. Lulu tells Cyrus that he’s too focused on her mother, and he says he has high hopes for a better relationship with her mother, and the rest of the family. I get a minute movie in my head of Laura saying she’s tired of her boring life, and wants to get back to her adventurous roots, then running off with Cyrus.

Jason goes to the apartment, and asks Spinelli, what’s going on? Spinelli says he has the vital evidence they need. Jason asks if he’s talking about the attack on Brando, but Spinelli says, it’s information incriminating Peter. Jason said they’d have to find proof even Maxie and Anna couldn’t deny, and they have it. From Peter, in his own words.

Brando tries to get up, but Sam comes back in, and tells him to lie down. He’s supposed to stay in bed. What was he thinking?

Julian sees Alexis at the hospital, and says she looks like she lost her best friend. Are the girls okay? She says, they’re fine, and he asks, who then?

Valentin asks Peter what the urgent phone call was about. Does he need help blowing up the world? Peter says, before Nelle took off, she disclosed private information, which, if it got to the wrong person, he could be a dead man. Valentin says, the wrong person being Jason.

Spinelli tells Jason, he encountered Nelle in the hours before she abducted Wiley. In retrospect, it was probably to divert his attention at the time, but he’s grateful for the information. Jason says, what information? and Spinelli says Shiloh confided to Nelle that Peter was involved in Drew’s abduction in Afghanistan, and leveraged the information. Jason says, that’s why Peter was on the pier with a bag of cash. Anything else? Spinelli says if Peter was willing to break Shiloh out, he could have sabotaged Drew’s plane, and engineered Franco and Andre’s attack. Jason asks, what about evidence? Spinelli says Maxie believes Peter is sincerely reformed, but what Nelle told him confirms they’re on the right path to proving he’s a liar. Jason asks if he has proof in Peter’s own words, and Spinelli says, exactamundo. Before he could complete the task of removing the camera in the garage, Maxie and Peter came in. Maxie had to leave, and he confronted Peter. Peter refuted his accusations, and he pretended to be cowed and slunk away, leaving Peter with the camera on. Peter obligingly incriminated himself, and Spinelli has the footage. They look at Peter on the phone.

Sam says, next time, she’ll let Brando fall on his face. He asks if she came back to lecture him, and she says she came to apologize. She’s sorry for accusing him of sabotaging Jason’s bike. He says he understands her suspicions, but wishes she’d taken the time to get to know him better. She says, it’s easy; he’s so transparent. He says if he’d lived his life like her, he’d be warm and cuddly too, and she asks, what makes him think he knows what kind of life she’s lived? He says, tell him.

Robert tells Dr. Kirk that he arranged for clearance, but the doctor says, right now, it’s not safe for Dante to have visitors. Olivia says she’s not a visitor; she’s his mother. Dr. Kirk says Dante feels he can’t control his actions, and would be a danger to family and friends; they could be a huge trigger. Olivia says she understands Dante wanting to protect her, but he’s wrong. He could never hurt her, but she can’t prove it unless she sees him face to face. Robert says, she has a point, and Dr. Kirk says, since she has clearance, he’ll allow access, but it’s up to Dante if he wants to see her. Olivia says she understands, and the doctor says, this way, and leads them to Dante’s room.

Lulu says Cyrus doesn’t know a damn thing about her family, but he says, on the contrary. He’s done his research, and Lulu and her mother have a lot of similarities. They were both impulsive in their youth, and couldn’t be contained. They were attracted to men with a thirst for danger, and tagged along on one adventure to the next, until the adventures stopped. Then they settled down. Lulu says she grew up. What’s his point? He says he’s fascinated with people who transform their lives and run away from their past. Tell him. Does she ever miss her old life?

Olivia tells the doctor, it’s not the first time Dante has tried to protect her. She tells him about Dante being undercover, and Dante hears them outside the door. Dr. Kirk tells her to wait. He’ll see if Dante will accept a visit.

Dr. Kirk goes into Dante’s room, and says his mother is out there. Dante says he heard her voice, and the doctor says she wants to see him. Dante wonders how she got access, and Dr. Kirk says, she knows living legend Robert Scorpio. Dante says, that’s his mother, and the doctor asks if he wants to see her. Does he feel like he’s sufficiently in control? Dante hears, complete the mission… complete the mission, in his head.

Lulu tells Cyrus that he got his details scrambled regarding her and her mother’s adventures. They didn’t tag along; certainly not her mother. Her mother was the dangerous one, which he’d do well to remember. Doc comes back, and says one of his colleagues has passed away. Cyrus asks if it was someone on the hospital staff, and Doc says, not since Cyrus took over. Cyrus gives Doc his condolences, and says he’ll give them privacy. He tells Lulu, if she’s ever so inclined, he wouldn’t say no to a home cooked meal. Cyrus reminds me of Richard III, and how he tries to romance Lady Anne right after he’s murdered her husband and father-in-law.

Sam tells Brando, before she was a P.I. and before she met Jason and became a mom, she chose a different lifestyle. He asks if she was a circus juggler or a game show host, and she says she was a con artist. He laughs, and says that’s better than what he could come up with. She says she’s serious, and he asks how she got into that. She says she had her reasons, and convinced herself they were good ones. They’re decent people, but their past is still a part of them. She says she’s bad at this, but she’s saying she’s sorry. She didn’t mean to judge him about trying to sabotage Jason’s bike, or what went down with Molly. He accepts her apology, and she thanks him, but she needs him to stay in bed. He has to get better fast. He’s Sonny’s investment, and they don’t want to disappoint him. He thanks her again.

Julian wonders if Neil turned to drugs because of his interference, and Alexis says it figures Julian would make it about him. He suggests she didn’t know Neil as well as she thought, but she says, Neil wasn’t battling any demons. Jordan comes out with the medical examiner, and says she’ll let Julian know when there’s any news about Nelle. Alexis says she’d like to know if Dr. Meyer still believes Neil died of an OD, and the doctor says she found the puncture wound where Neil was injected.

Olivia wonders what’s taking so long. What’s the doctor saying? Dr. Kirk comes out, and says he’s sorry, but Dante refuses to let her visit. He doesn’t think it’s safe. Olivia says, he’s wrong, but he says, Dante is the best judge of his own feelings. He’s made the decision; sorry. He’ll show them out. She says, the hell he will. She storms to the door, and tries to open it, but it’s locked. She says, this is his mother. Open this door. Dante Angelo Falconari, open the door. She knows he’s trying to protect her; that’s the kind of person he is. Concerned about other people, and always trying to do the right thing. Dante goes to the door, and she says she wishes she could say she taught him that, but it came from inside of him. It was there on the day he was born. She was just blown away at this perfect person she brought into this world, and he is. She cries, and says he’s perfect, and she loves him the way he is. Dante sits against the door on the other side, and she says, love is stronger than fear, and stronger than PTSD; stronger than this door. She bangs on it, and says, sweetheart, just listen. He’s got to trust her. Just open the door. Let her see his face. Let her tell him how much she loves him. She cries, and slides down the door, and Dante looks like he has a headache, sitting with his head in his hands.

Alexis asks Dr. Meyer if the injection was voluntary. Was it self-administered, or could it have been an attack? The medical examiner says, there were no defensive injuries, but Alexis doesn’t believe it. She says no way the man she knew took his own life. Not in her house, and in her bed. They’ve made a mistake, and she’s going to prove it. Julian says he’ll take her home, and follows her out.

Doc tells Lulu that Neil was a respected colleague. Neil turned over his patient files to him just last night. That’s another reason he wants to stay at GH, although a side of him wishes Cyrus would fire him like Monica and Bobbie. Sam comes by, and asks what they’re talking about. Lulu says they were talking about how Cyrus’s first order of business was to fire the Chief of Staff and the Head Nursing Administrator. Sam says, that’s… Lulu says, awful? Despicable? All of the above? Sam says she’s sorry, and jets.

After presumably looking at the video, Jason tells Spinelli, he doesn’t think it’s enough, but it’s a start. They need to track down the person on the other end of the call; either a confident or an accomplice. He knows Spinelli is worried about Maxie, but they can’t rush it. Their goal is to get hard evidence. He tells Spinelli, once they have it, they can move, and Spinelli leaves.

Valentin tells Peter, Jason is a dangerous man, and Peter says he knows that. Valentin says Jason shot Peter’s father, and holds a grudge. Peter held him hostage for five years. Peter says he saved Jason’s life, and Valentin says, and Anna saved Peter’s life. He’d be dead if she hadn’t intervened. Peter says, the point is, Nelle made incriminating allegations to Spinelli. He asks if Valentin will help him, and Valentin says, of course (🍷). It’s the least he can do after delivering Peter to his father to raise, and it’s the better option, being essential to Maxie and Anna’s happiness. But how do they do it? Bridge the gap from a past as dark as Peter’s, with the man who sits before him.

Olivia sits on the floor, and cries. Robert says, let’s go, and helps her up. She tells Dante, sweetheart, I love you, and know you’re going to get better. I know you’re coming home, and we’ll all be waiting. Take it easy. They leave, and Dante is super bummed.

Olivia tells Robert, her son doesn’t want her because he thinks he’s a danger, but he knows that when he’s ready to come home, there will be someone waiting who trusts him. One of these days he’ll be ready. It’s better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all. Robert says he’ll book a flight back, but she says, no. They have Holly’s memorial; that’s more important. They made a pact. He supported her with Dante, and she’s going to support him with Holly. End of story. They made a bargain, and now it’s her turn. She couldn’t help her son, but she can help him with Holly. They’ll put one foot in front of the other, and the next step is going to Holly’s memorial together.

Dr. Kirk goes into Dante’s room, and Dante asks if his mother is gone. The doctor says, it couldn’t have been easy, but Dante says, it’s not safe for him to see her. He has to do the work first before he faces his family. The doctor says he admires that Dante wants to do the work, instead of taking the operative that would have been his shortcut home.

Doc tells Lulu, the more he experiences Cyrus, the more he needs a shower. She says she’s glad her mom’s not there to see Cyrus do his victory lap, and Doc says Cyrus has an odd affinity for his wife. Lulu says, and their family.

Valentin says Peter has to prove to Maxie and Anna that he’s worth loving. Be the man they think he is, and keep them close. Peter says, and Jason? Valentin says he won’t know about their conversation. They’ll go their separate ways, and he’ll do what he can to keep Jason from destroying Peter.

Sam gets back home, and asks Jason where Spinelli is. Jason says he sent Spinelli home, and she asks if he had anything they can use against Cyrus. He says, not yet, but they’re closer to a link between Peter and Shiloh. She asks what that means, and he says, nothing much yet. What about her unfinished business? She says she thought she owed Brando an apology for accusing him of sabotaging Jason’s bike. While she was at the hospital, she ran into Lulu and Doc. They told her that Cyrus fired Bobbie and his mother. This wouldn’t have happened if he hadn’t been able to take over GH. Go ahead and say it. He thinks it’s her fault.

A nurse brings flowers into Brando’s room, and he says, that’s a first. No one ever sent him flowers before. The nurse gives him the card, and says, enjoy. He reads, Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Let me know if I can be of assistance. Cyrus.

Julian helps Alexis look through the bedroom. She says, no evidence of self-injection. He looks under the bed, and finds a syringe. He tells Alexis, sorry.

Cyrus is reading at home, when there’s a knock at the door. It’s Jordan, who asks why he murdered Neil.

Next time, Alexis says she fell for a better liar than Julian, Sam says Bobbie and Monica are paying the price for her actions, Jordan asks Cyrus if her services are no longer needed, and Brick wonders if Carly is asking him to stop. She says, not a chance.

The Haves and The Have Nots

At the Cryer residence, a cop asks if Hanna recognizes Derrick. He said he works there. She says she doesn’t want to talk to him, and Derrick says, tell them… The cop says, sir… and Derrick insists he works there. He’s supposed to be there. Jim asked him to come and board up the door. He has the materials in the trunk. He asks Hanna to tell them, and she says she doesn’t know if he talked to Jim. He asks if she thinks he’s a liar, and she asks if he really wants her to talk about who he is. He asks the cop to please call Jim, but another cop says, there’s no need. They just confirmed it; uncuff him. He says Derrick can board up the door now, but Derrick says he doesn’t need to. He’ll just fix the locks and door jamb. The first cop asks if Hanna can show them what’s missing, which makes no sense, since she can’t show them anything if it’s missing. He says, the bedroom and master seem to be the only places, and they go upstairs.

They go into Kathryn’s closet, and Hanna says Kathryn had way more jewelry. Everything is gone. Kathryn’s car keys are gone, and she didn’t see one of the cars out front. The cop asks if she knows the make and model, but all she knows is that it’s a Mercedes. He asks if she can get the information and make a report, and she says, absolutely, jotting down some notes.

Candace calls Benny, and says Hanna is gone. She’s sitting outside, and wants to be gone before Hanna gets back. Benny says he’s supposed to meet Mitch, but he’ll come. She tells him, hurry up please.

Hanna gives the officer what she’s written down, and says, it’s all she knows. She asks if he’d mind walking her to her car. Outside, David sees Hanna, but she keeps walking. He asks if she doesn’t hear him, and she says she’s ignoring him. He says he’s just trying to find out what happened, and she says, it’s none of his business, but he says the Cryers are friends of his; it is his business. Jim asked him to come. She says she doesn’t answer to Jim or David, and he says if she thinks she’s working for Kathryn, and not working for Jim, she’s wrong. The two of them will always be together. Be careful about taking sides. She tells him, leave her alone, and he says just tell him what’s missing. She says, ask the police, but he says they won’t tell him. He tells her, she needs to call Jim; it’s his house. She says she doesn’t owe Jim a damn thing. She gets in her car and drives off, and David goes inside.

At the station, Officer Miller is taken out on a stretcher. Vinny tries to chat up the desk sergeant, and she asks him to show some respect. He doesn’t think she gets it, and asks if she’s suicidal. Another officer comes out and says she’s not. Vinny says cops around there are under pressure, but the officer says she’s fine, and takes her place at the desk. Vinny asks where his mother is, and the officer asks if he can take Vinny back, but Vinny says, no; bring her out. The officer says he has to call the chief, but Vinny says, just bring her out. Hurry up, and don’t make her nervous. He says, one more thing. If his mother has one hair out of place… The officer says, she’s fine. They got her a nice chair. Vinny says, a nice chair in prison. All right. Tell her Vinny is there. The officer goes in the back.

He unlocks Rose’s cell, saying, Miss Malone? and she says, call her Mama Rose. He says her sons are out there, and she says she thought so. He says he’s working as fast as he can to get her out. Is there anything else he can get her? She asks what happened to the officer who arrested her? Tell Mamma Rose. He says, the officer attempted to commit suicide, and she says, how sad. He says, it is, and she tells him, keep her posted. He says he will, adding that he has to call the chief and ell him. She says, he didn’t tell the chief she’s there? and he says, sorry. She asks, why not? and he says, the chief gets pissed if they call after hours. She says, if he knew it was about her, he wouldn’t get pissed. Call and tell him that she asked about Ashley, and how she’s doing in college. He says he will, and she says, do it now. As he starts to leave, she says, and son, relax… but not too much. He closes the cell door.

Kathryn asks if that’s what Mama Rose does; threaten and bully. Rose says, yes, but she’s so much better at it than Kathryn. Kathryn laughs, and says, is that right? Okay. Rose asks what Kathryn means, and Kathryn says, when she gets out, she’ll show her. Rose says Kathryn will never get out, but Kathryn says, darling, you have no idea how resourceful I am. Rose asks how Kathryn’s daughter is, and Kathryn says, say what? Rose says, her daughter. She’s the one who committed suicide, isn’t she? Why doesn’t Kathryn do the same? Kathryn says she’s waiting for Rose. Rose says, Kathryn’s bastard son caused her heartache when he killed that little girl. She was just wondering what it would be like for Kathryn to be in the same cell with one of the girl’s family members. Kathryn says, don’t threaten her, but Rose says she’s not threatening, just wondering… Kathryn says she’s just telling Rose not to threaten her. Rose says, yes, ma’am. Kathryn says she might be behind bars, but she has a far reach. Rose says, why not reach for the keys? Kathryn wanted to know how her son was. He’s dead. Kathryn says if she finds out anything happened to her son, that will be the end of her reign, and Rose says, at least Kathryn knows she reigns. Kathryn says, don’t forget who’s queen, and Rose asks if Kathryn is the one tilting the throne. Kathryn says, is that what Rose calls it? Okay. She lies down, and laughs.

At the Iron Bone, Mitch’s phone rings. Benny tells him, Candace is locked out. He’s going to open the door for her, then he’ll be there. Sandy comes in, and asks for a double whiskey, neat. Mitch asks what the hell is wrong with him? and Sandy says, Uncle Vinny shot him. Mitch asks, who? and Sandy says, the officer who arrested Mama Rose. He was going off, and Vinny took out a gun and shot him in the police station. Mitch asks if Vinny was arrested, but Sandy says, no; it was crazy. Mitch wonders how they could not arrest Vinny, and Sandy says, another cop was there. He was scared to death, and Vinny told him the cop shot himself. Mitch asks if Vinny killed him, but Sandy doesn’t know. Mitch says, son of a bitch Vinny. Sandy says he’s going to be sick, and Mitch asks, what for? Sandy says he’s never seen that, and Mitch says Sandy acts like a big man, always wanting to run the family. Sandy says, that was insane, and Mitch says, call it what he wants. Does he think Vinny is going to jail? Mitch says, he probably should, and Sandy says he didn’t pull the trigger, but he was there. He’ll get through this, right? Mitch says he doesn’t get involved in the family business, but Sandy is going to have to handle it. Stuff like that happens all the time. Sandy wants another drink, and takes the bottle from the bartender. He tells Mitch, the kid was young, like 22. Mitch says, it’s a shame, but that stuff happens; it’s part of the game. Sandy drinks another shot, and walks away.

Jeffrey sees Justin waiting outside Madison’s apartment, and Justin asks what the hell Jeffrey is doing there. Jeffrey says Madison called him; what the hell is Justin doing there? He tells Justin, he’s there to see his man, and Justin says, Jeffrey and Madison are seeing each other now? Jeffrey says, stop this, and Justin asks if Jeffrey is just going to leave him like this, but Jeffrey says he was never with Justin. Justin says he can be better, and Jeffrey tells him, leave now. Justin says his brother came to see him, and threatened him. Jeffrey shakes his head, and Justin says he doesn’t know if he’s going to make it, between his family and Jeffrey’s mother. He doesn’t have anything. Jeffrey knocks on Madison’s door, and Justin says he’s just going in there with Madison? Seriously, what is up with Justin that he can’t take a hint? Madison comes out, and Jeffrey puts his arm around him. Madison says, Justin is still there, and asks Jeffrey if he wants to come in. Jeffrey starts to follow Madison, when Justin grabs his arm, saying, please, don’t. Jeffrey shakes him off, and says, stop it. Madison waves, and says, byieeee!

Inside, Madison asks if Jeffrey feels sorry for Justin. Jeffrey says he does, and Madison says, that’s because Jeffrey is a good person. Justin is something bad waiting to happen. Jeffrey wonder how long Justin has been out there, and says he’s spending the night. Madison says, the morning, and Jeffrey realizes it’s 2 am. He says he’ll sleep on the couch in case Madison needs protection. Madison asks if Jeffrey can’t protect him from his bed. He has to be at work in a few hours though, so let him rest. Jeffrey says he’ll try, and asks if Madison is really leaving Justin out there. Madison says, you can’t help everybody. Jeffrey says he knows, and they go into the bedroom.

David calls Jim and asks what Jim would like him to do. Jim thanks him, saying he knows it’s late. David says they’ve been praying for this for a long time, and Jim says he doesn’t know why David puts up with her. David says he asks himself that at least once a month. Jim says, is that all? Sorry. He knows he’s an ass. David says he knows too, and Jim says, very funny. David tells Jim that Hanna was there, and Jim says, Kathryn has her on the alarm call list. He asks what Hanna said, but David says she wouldn’t tell him a thing. She can be a bit of a bitch. She’s a nice woman and all, until she’s pushed. Jim says he’ll need David’s help later to find his son before he does something stupid again. David says he’ll try now, but Jim says, get some rest. Wyatt stole his car, and he’ll have it tracked in a few hours. Wyatt won’t be able to pawn anything until 10. He thanks David again.

Benny pulls up to Hanna’s house, where Candace sits on the stoop. She says, finally, and Benny asks if Hanna is there. Candace says, she’s gone, and Benny lets her in. She thanks him, and he asks where she’s going this late. She tells him, a hotel, and he says he’s meeting Mitch to talk about Derrick. She asks, why not wait until morning? but Benny tells her, the internet said he killed a man. She says she told him that she doesn’t think it’s the same guy, but what if Mitch gets more information? Benny asks if Mitch can do that, and she says, the Malones can do anything. Candace says she’s going to get her stuff, and he asks what if Hanna comes back. Hanna appears, and says she’s already back. Why are they there? She told them to get out. Benny tries to show her the picture from the internet, but she won’t look. She says they just steal that man’s money after everything Kathryn has done. She’s been good to them. Benny says Kathryn’s son hit him, and Hanna asks if he’s stealing his payday. He says he’s not going unless they talk, but Hanna says she’ll have his ass dragged out of there, like they did to her in that damn bar. Benny says it was for her own good, and she asks what he knows about anyone’s own good. He sounds like his sister. He says he just wants to ask her a question, and she says, keep disrespecting and disregarding her request. She gets out her phone, and says she needs the police. Benny asks if Derrick raped her, and she says, this is what he’s going to do? Candace says she told him that wasn’t the guy, and Hanna asks why he thinks that. Candace says her generation uses this thing called the internet, and Benny asks what he did to her. He looked it up, and the dude raped her. He tries to show her the picture again, and she says she didn’t say that. Benny says he’ll find out, and Hanna asks where he’s going. He says she wants him out of there; what does it matter? He leaves, and Hanna tells Candace, see? All this is her fault. Get her things and get out. After everything they’ve been through, Hanna thought Candace would do the right thing. All her hopes and prayers… Candace says, it’s millions, but Hanna says, it’s not hers. Candace says, it is now, but Hanna says she’s never going to get it. Her brother is going to get hurt. Candace says Mitch will take care of it, and Hanna asks, how? Candace says, he’ll throw Benny off. Make him take a look at someone else, not Derrick. Hanna tells her to get her stuff and get out.

In bed with a guy, Veronica says, it’s what she’s been missing. We see it’s David, and he says he’s missed her; he loves her so much. She says she loves him too. Why are they going through all this? He says he’s sorry he hit her, and she says she’s sorry for what she did to hm. She loves him, and he says he wants to stay with her forever. She asks if he promises, and tells him to hold her like he used to all night. They spoon, and he asks if he told her that he was in love with Hanna. Suddenly David is gone, and Veronica cries. I don’t think we’ve ever seen her cry in all these years. I almost feel sorry for her. Almost.

Sandy tells Mitch, it was insane. Benny comes in, and Sandy says, you’ve got to be kidding. Vinny is coming back; Benny can’t be there. Mitch tells Sandy, shut up. Benny asks, what’s going on? and Mitch says he did some research. He has a cousin Louise who works in county records, and she got access somehow. Benny asks what Mitch found, and Mitch says the records were mixed up. It’s not Derrick; they’re two different guys. He shows Benny a picture, and Benny says, good. He was about to kill Derrick. Mitch says he’s got to let it go. Benny asks why all that’s on the internet, and Mitch says, Benny knows how it is. This is the most real government issued background check. He says Benny’s got the wrong dude, and Benny thanks him. Mitch says he should lay off; pick his battles. Mitch wants to keep Hanna out of there. Mama Rose walks in with her boys, and Benny leaves.

Sandy says, what the hell? He told Mitch. Mitch says, shut up, and Rose tells them all to shut up. Mitch asks how she is, and she says, tired. He says it’s good to see her, and she says, same here, and hugs him. He says he loves her, and she says she loves him too. He asks if he can do anything for her, and she asks if he’s coming in. He looks at Vinny, and he says, nah; he can’t. She says, okay, then do something for her – leave. They have family business to discuss. He says, yes, mama, and Sandy says, don’t bring the Black back here. Mitch tells Sandy, watch his mouth in front of grandma, calling him a racist POS. Vinny tells Mitch, go, and Sandy asks how Mama Rose is doing. She says, she’s okay, and asks why he left the station. He says he had to get back to the bar. Rose says she heard he couldn’t handle it, and folded. Vinny says he did what he had to do. They can’t be disrespected in this town. He needs thicker skin. Rose says, two things. She’s tired, and thinks it’s time she joined their uncle in Florida. Tonight, Vinny proved he can run the business. It’s in his hands now. He thanks her, and she says, keep it going; keep the pressure on. He says he will, and she tells him, take her home. She needs to sleep. She stinks of jail. They’re about to leave, and she says, wait; she almost forgot. Kathryn Cryer was in the cell next to her. They paid to keep their son alive? Vinny says, true, and she says, $75,000? Vinny says, no; $50,000. She says, Kathryn said 75, but Rose said she wanted a million. Vinny laughs, and Rose says, that bitch wants to go to war with her? Find him and keep him until she gets her money. She gave Kathryn 24 hours.

Wyatt pulls up in front of a house, and a dude says, bro, what you need? Another asks if he’s a cop, and Wyatt says, with a car like this? Dude tells him, he says, it ain’t like cops don’t drive a nice car. Wyatt asks what he’s got, and dude asks if he has money Wyatt says he’s got jewelry; a nice watch. Dude says he’s not going shopping, and calls his friend over to check it out. Wyatt hands over the watch, and the second guy says, it’s cheap, but Wyatt says, it’s worth $45K. Dude pockets the watch, and says the only place they take jewelry in the middle of the night is the Iron Bone. Wyatt says he can’t go there, and asks dude to give him something. Dude says he can’t do that here. He tells his friend, that man says he wants drugs, and he’s got nothing but jewelry. A girl comes up to the car, and says, hey. Wyatt asks what she’s got, and she says she’s got what he needs. She asks to see the ring he’s holding, and says, damn. She gives him something, but he says, it’s not enough. She says she can get the rest. Let’s go for a drive. Wyatt gets out, and lets her get in the driver’s seat.

Candace brings down her suitcase, and tells Benny, this is it. Benny says, packed and ready to go. He asks where she’s going, and she thinks Atlanta. She’ll let him know when she’s settled. He says he’ll miss her, and she says she’ll miss him too. It’s a helluva start. He thanks her, and she thanks him, saying she means it. They’ve been through crap, and he feels her. He says she’s been there for him, and he appreciates it. She tells him that she loves him, and says, it’s not going sit well with mama. He says he knows. She asks where he’s going, and he says, a little place. Maybe he’ll buy it outright, in his name. He’ll get a tow truck, and get back in the grind with Mitch. She says, if Jim bothers him, let her know; he’s scared to death of the Malones. Be safe.

They walk out, and Derrick is waiting. Benny asks what the hell he’s doing there, and Derrick says he came by to talk to Hanna. Benny says, she’s not there, and asks what the hell Derrick did to her. He says that’s between him and Hanna. Candace says, and her apparently, and Derrick says, and her. Benny asks what they’re talking about, and Derrick asks to speak to Candace. Benny asks, what’s going on? but Candace says she doesn’t know. Derrick says, please, and she asks Benny to give them a second. He heads for his truck, and says, five minutes. Candace says she’ll give Derrick three. Derrick tells her that he had a drug problem as a teenager… when he did that to her mother. He’s regretted it every day since. He didn’t know anything about Candace, and he’s so sorry. He’s a much better man now. He’s not that little boy anymore. He’s so sorry, and he wanted her to know that. She says, okay, and he asks if there’s anything she wants to say to him. She says, yes, and he readies himself. She says, goodbye, and he says, okay. Sorry. She walks over to Benny.

Benny asks what that was about, and Candace says she hopes she can get a flight. She gets in the truck.

Vinny tells Sandy that he knows it was a lot for him to see. He got to know how the business rolls. Sandy says he gets it now, and Vinny says he’s is in charge. He’ll be doing things different. He needs to turn up the heat. Sandy asks what he’s thinking about, and Vinny says, the Cryer kid. He paid $50K. There’s something about that… Mama Rose said she thought it was $75K, but he got $50K. Mama wants her money, and they’ve got to get it. She also wants someone in a cell; a family member of the Castille kid. They see Wyatt come in, and Sandy says, you’ve got to be kidding. He wonders if he’s seeing things, but Vinny says he’s not. They just got a gift.

Next time, Vinny talks to Wyatt, Jim wants to know where his son is, Kathryn says no one is more ruthless than her, Jeffrey tells Justin to just leave him alone (for the five millionth time), and Vinny tells Sandy to kill Wyatt.

🌃 Another Late Night…

Saving the tea, and saying goodnight. May you stay safe, stay dazzling, and stay in Mama Rose’s good graces.