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May13

May 12, 2022 – Esme Visits Ryan, Celebration, Reunion, Harmonizing, Time Off, Trip Clip, It Hurts, Insensitive, Social Pets & West

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Spencer goes to Britt’s office, and says, my hero. She tells him, hold on a moment. What’s this going to cost her? He says, only a minute of her time and expertise. He promises he’ll make it worth her while. She says she doesn’t need his money, and he says, then his sparkling wit and companionship. She says she’d love that, but won’t his little Esme be jealous?

An orderly puts Ryan on his cot, but he falls over sideways. Esme comes running in like she’s a helpful person.

On the phone at Maxie’s apartment, Felicia says, Mac was giving her clear and present baby vibes… Yes, she took biology in high school. She didn’t really know what to tell him. She was completely taken aback and surprised. There’s a knock at the door, and she says, she doesn’t really know if it’s an issue; it hasn’t come up since. If she and Mac wanted to make their family bigger back in the day, they lost their shot… For some – she opens the door – it’s just not in the cards. She sees Nina standing there.

Carly sneaks back downstairs with Willow’s toothbrush in a plastic bag. Far be it for me to tell Carly how to be sneaky, but won’t Willow miss her toothbrush? Is there something about her hygiene I don’t know? As they’re about to leave, Michael and Willow walk in. Michael asks what they’re doing here, and Carly slips the bag into her purse. Willow wonders if they forgot to lock the door, but Michael says, it was locked. Drew says, sorry to break barge in. He’d like to say it was his fault, but it’s all on Carly.

On the phone at the hospital, Finn says, just because Elizabeth never spoke to Nikolas, doesn’t mean she’s not staying there. It’s a big place. Isn’t there a west wing where no one would even see her… Okay. No… They’re right. He’ll let them know when he finds her. Laura comes in and asks if he’s seen Elizabeth, but he says, he was about to ask her the same thing.

Chelsea tells Elizabeth, this presence is very clear. They don’t want this new family to be formed in this house. Elizabeth refuses to believe that. The Franco she knew and loved would want to see her happy. Is he here now? Can he hear her? Tell him that she believes he’s here. Tell him she’s ready to listen. She sees there’s a call from Finn, but ignores it, and Chelsea gets up, saying, there’s so much turbulence. Elizabeth says, she’s here, and Chelsea tells her to be careful. Elizabeth says she didn’t believe it before, but she’s listening now. Send her a sign. The door blows open, and the wind blows out the candles.

Carly says she’s pretty sure they came in together, and Drew says, if she’s not going to come clean, he will. He was walking up the driveway, and saw Carly messing with the door. If he didn’t know any better, he’d have thought she was a burglar, but it turns out she wanted what can’t be stolen. She just wanted face time with them. She knows there going through it and wanted to help. Carly says, she couldn’t get through, and just wanted to be here. Drew says, he had the key, so he thought she’d be more comfortable waiting there than in the main house. Willow says, that’s sweet of her, and thanks her. Carly says, of course (🍷), and Willow says, they were just at the cemetery, visiting Jonah’s grave. Carly says she hopes it brought Willow some solace, and Michael says, it would have if they hadn’t run into dad and Nina.

Felicia says she’ll call them later, and Nina says she was on her way home from work, and thought she’d pop by to see Maxie and the kids. Felicia says, Maxie is burning the midnight oil at Deception and the kids are asleep, and Nina says, as they should be at this hour. She didn’t realize how late it was; she’ll come back at a more appropriate time. She’s sorry; kiss the kids for her. She starts to leave, but Felicia asks if she likes popcorn. Nina says, who doesn’t like popcorn? and Felicia says, with real butter, not the fake kind. Nina says, like the only kind? and Felicia invites her in.

Spencer says, Esme has no issue with their friendship, but even still… Britt says, just don’t tell her about this conversation. Secrets and lies, the hallmark of a healthy relationship. Spencer says, come on, and she says, you come on. It’s just so Cassadine. She supposes he comes by it naturally. He asks if she’s finished, but she says she doesn’t think so. This is the most fun she’s had all day. He says, he needs her help, and she says, she’ll help him, but only if… He groans and says, oh my God, and she says he has to ask her nicely. Three words, and the voice. She takes out her phone and holds it out, and he says, pwiddy pwease, Bwitt? She laughs hysterically, and says, he was so darn cute, and almost as bratty. He says, she’s wicked, and she asks if he wants to hear it. He says, no, but she plays it anyway. He says, awesome, great, and she says, perfect. Her new ringtone. So what does he need? He takes out the pill he swiped from Esme, and asks if she can tell him what this is.

The orderly says, Esme wasn’t on the schedule tonight, but she says she had an hour. He says he has it from here, and she asks what the mess is in the hall. Is one of the inmates sick? She hopes the supervisor isn’t making rounds. He says he’ll be right back, and leaves. She closes the door, and says, not with that mess he won’t. Ryan sits up and laughs, saying, well played, my sweet child.

Finn tells Laura, Elizabeth gave him the impression she’d spoken to Nikolas about staying at Windymere, but when he talked to Nikolas, Nikolas said he hadn’t spoken to her. Ordinarily, he wouldn’t be concerned… Laura says, under these circumstances, he’s right to wonder. She just spoke to her brother Martin, and he said, Elizabeth has been looking for answers from an unlikely source. Apparently, Lucy gave Elizabeth the name of her medium. He says, and that’s where Elizabeth is. She says, shall we? and he says, we shall, and they leave.

Chelsea seems to have the chills, and Elizabeth tells her, say something. Chelsea says, so cold, and Elizabeth closes the door. She asks if Chelsea is all right, and Chelsea says, she’s not Chelsea. Elizabeth says, Franco?

Britt asks what Spencer is doing, walking around with loose meds, and he says he found it. She says, just lying on the ground? He asks if it really matters, and she says, it could, depending on what it is. He says, that’s where she comes in, and she says, give it to her. He asks if she can tell him what it is, and she says, yes, you just research the code. He says, no way. It’s really that simple. She asks what they taught him in that fancy French boarding school, and he says, Latin, Greek, table manners, conversation. She says, he has so much to learn, and scrolls on her tablet. She stops, and he says, what is it? She says, no more messing around. Whose is this?

Esme says, she thought she could finagle seeing Ryan more often, but his brother is like a human roadblock. Ryan says, Kevin is a wart. The good news is, warts can be treated. Besides, they have other priorities. How are things proceeding? She says, they’re definitely coming along. Ava and Nikolas are on the rocks, and she brought Spencer back into the fold, as promised. He says, then why is she here? and she says, she just wanted to keep him abreast. He says, rule number one, and she says, she knows the rules. He says, prove it, and she says, no unplanned, no uncontrolled communication.  He says, no unplanned communication because it increases the risk of him being found out. No one can know he’s in fighting form. So he’s asking her again, why is she here? How badly did she screw things up for him?

Felicia brings out the popcorn, and sprinkles something on it. Nina asks what it is, and Felicia says, parmesan garlic. Nina approves, and says she didn’t learn much about cooking growing up, but at take-out, she’s a master. Not so much in the kitchen. Felicia says, first of all, she should know this is snacking, not cooking, but she’s happy to share her tips. She doesn’t get it when people have secret recipes and they don’t want to share. If it’s so delicious, why not share it with the world? People are funny. Nina thanks her, and Felicia says, it’s just popcorn, but Nina says, thank you for inviting me in. The Invader is set to run a huge story on her soon. Felicia says, she heard, and Felicia says, Bobbie Spencer is one of her best friends. Nina says, Carly’s mother, and Felicia nods. Nina says, and Michael’s grandmother, and Wiley’s… Felicia says, two more times. That’s who she was talking to when Nina got here. Nina wonders why Felicia didn’t slam the door in her face.

Carly says, Jonah’s grave? Is anyplace sacred to Nina? Willow says, Nina was at the cemetery to visit her daughter, and Michael says, Nina’s still clinging to this fantasy that she would have had a beautiful relationship with Nelle if she’d just been there in time to save her. Carly says, as if Nelle could have been saved, and Michael says, that ends the whole nature versus nurture debate, because Nelle clearly inherited her crazy from Nina. This conversation is creepily gossipy in tone, and it’s making me uncomfortable. Drew seems like he’s not comfortable either, and says, that’s one way to look at it. He’s just saying, if Michael is right, and it doesn’t matter by whom you’re raised, then Wiley would have inherited the crazy gene too, and he knows Michael doesn’t believe that. Michael says, no, he doesn’t.

Elizabeth says, Franco, and Chelsea touches her face, saying, as beautiful as the day I laid eyes on you. Elizabeth asks if it’s really him, and Chelsea/Franco says, no matter how many times he puts the brush to the canvas, he could never capture all of her. He could never show the world what she meant to him. Elizabeth says, she’s missed him so much, and Chelsea touches her face again, saying, don’t cry. She needs to be strong. Elizabeth says, for what? Why is he doing these things? Chelsea/Franco says, Elizabeth can’t move on until she’s at peace, and Elizabeth asks how she can be at peace without him. He says he’s always with her. Believe in herself. No matter how hard she tries, don’t look away. Elizabeth says, don’t look away from what? What does that even mean? Talk to her. Finn and Laura walk in, and Chelsea sits down on the couch, asking, what happened? Elizabeth says, Franco, come back, and Finn asks, what’s going on? Laura says, Chelsea? and Chelsea says, Mayor Collins; it’s been a long time. Elizabeth asks why they’re here, and Finn says, she never showed up at Windymere, and he got concerned. Laura mentioned she’d hooked up with this… person, so they came here looking for her. Elizabeth says, they came at the worst possible time. She was just communicating with.. Finn says, Franco’s spirit? and Elizabeth says, he was here.

Drew says he’s not defending Nina, and Michael says he knows. Drew says, but Nina is Wiley’s grandmother, and of course (🍷) they can keep him from her right now – that’s their right – but when Wiley gets older, he might want to know Nina. Michael says, when that happens, if that happens, Wiley will be armed with the knowledge of Nina’s history; what she’s done, and what she’s capable of doing. And here’s another fact, Nina is a horrible person and no amount of PR can change that. Carly says, that’s right, and suggests Michael and Willow can use some time to decompress. Michael says, that’s a good idea, and Carly says, sorry for just showing up. She promises to be in touch next time. Willow says she has an idea. Why don’t they make this easier? She gives Carly a key, and says, Carly can let herself in next time. Michael says, but still call, and Carly says, she will. She hugs them, and she and Drew leave.

Britt asks, whose is it? and Spencer says, what is it? She says, she asked him a question, and he says, he asked a question first. Answer his and he’ll answer hers. She says, it’s an opioid analgesic, and he says, so it’s like heroin? She says, not quite, El Chapo. It’s a controlled substance and it definitely can become habit forming. It shouldn’t be rolling around on the ground for a teenager to find or swipe from someone’s medicine cabinet. He asks if it’s for pain, and she says, severe pain management. Now it’s his turn. He says, it’s Esme’s, and Britt asks if she gets headaches. Does she complain about indigestion or a dry mouth, because those are some of the side effects. She hands it back to him, and he says, are there others? She says, yes. It can make you tired, nervous… He asks, what happens when you mix it with alcohol?

Keeping her wrist being her back, Esme says, everything’s fine. She hasn’t failed Ryan, she swears. He says, she could never fail him. She’s his one and only. But something’s clearly amiss. Come on. Tell daddy what it is. She says, Spencer has been behaving strangely, and he asks, in what way? She says, he’s been reluctant to be with her, and Ryan asks how long it’s been. She says, they haven’t been intimate since Spencer got out of Spring Ridge. Spencer says, it’s because they’re learning to trust each other again, and he wants it to be special. Ryan says, and it’s unusual for Spencer to be distant? and she says, yes. He says, it’s unusual for any man of his age and appetites, especially with such a willing partner. He supposes it’s possible Spencer has a romantic streak. What else? She says, it’s probably nothing, but he says, spit it out. She says she went to find Spencer at Kelly’s today, but he wasn’t there. Cameron said he was running an errand for work, but she found him at Windymere, and he was going through her things. Ryan asks if Spencer found anything, and she says, the meds she used to drug Trina were in there, and her nanny Maggie’s letters. He gets up, and says, you fool. Spencer is on to her.

Chelsea says, Franco was here? Was she his vessel? That would explain why she lost time. Elizabeth says, it’s true. She reached out to him and he came. Finn says, that’s wonderful, and Elizabeth says, she spoke with him through Chelsea. He told her to be strong and believe in herself, and not look away. Finn says, and that means something to her, and she says, it just happened. Doesn’t he see? All the strange things that were happening; it was Franco sending them a message. He was here. He’s been here all along.

Britt wonders why Spencer is asking about mixing the pill with alcohol, and he asks if that would be a problem. She says, a very big problem. Just one of those on top of booze would make a person very sloppy. He says, sloppy how? and she says, they’d stagger. They’d fall behind in conversation. They’d just not be themselves. Think of it like this. Take normal drunken behavior and amplify it two or three times. It could even give you a seizure. He asks if it could make you forget things, and she says, it can cause short term memory loss, like blacking out after drinking. She asks if he’s seen this in Esme, and he says, no, not in Esme. Britt says, enough of this – she closes the door – pharma consult he has her doing. This is serious. What’s going on?

Esme doesn’t see how Spencer could know anything, and Ryan says, he’s sleeping alone. He’s drawn to another girl; he’s looking through her things. She says, there was nothing to find. She got rid of the prescription label, and Maggie’s letters don’t refer to him. He says, it doesn’t matter what Spencer did or didn’t find; he looked. He’s as false as she is – worse. He shared his suspicions with Elizabeth Baldwin’s whelp. She says, they don’t know that, but he says, of course (🍷) they do. Otherwise, Cameron wouldn’t have lied about where Spencer was. It was right in front of her, but she was too arrogant to see it. He warned her about that boy. He told her to remain on task, but she just couldn’t give up her little toy. Now here they are, and everything they’ve built is in danger of crashing down. She says, wrong. Everything he’s built. There’s still time for her.

Nina says, as Bobbie’s best friend, she’s surprised Felicia didn’t sic the police on her, or at the very least, her husband. Felicia says, Mac has bigger fish to fry, and as James’s grandmother, she has a responsibility to uphold. Maxie loved Nathan, and Nathan loved Nina. Nathan was Nina’s brother, and James is Nina’s nephew. That makes them family. Nina says, that acknowledgement could cost her, and Felicia says, with Bobbie? She thinks they’ve gotten past that. They have their differences, and they’ve gotten down in the mud now and then, but there’s a bond there. The sacrifice Bobbie and Tony made is always just under the surface. Some ties just can’t be cut. Nina says, including the tie with her? and Felicia says, she knows the pain of motherhood when it’s staring her in the face, and she’d be a liar if she didn’t say that in looking Nina in the eye, she doesn’t see a bit of herself.  

Michael asks Willow, what’s wrong, besides the obvious of course (🍷)? She says she was glad to see he and Drew could have a civil conversation about Nina. He says, he and Drew have a solid relationship. They respect and trust each other, and Willow says she can tell. He says, even though Drew has more grace where Nina is concerned, he knows Drew is just looking out for Wiley. She says she got nervous when the subject came up, and he asks, why? She says, after what happened with his father, she didn’t want the same thing to go down with him and Drew.

At the hospital, Drew asks if Carly wants to tell him why she didn’t talk to him the whole way home. She says, because that was some stunt he pulled back there, and he says, here he thought he came to her rescue – twice. She says, if she has some explaining to do, let her explain, and he says, she was like a deer in the headlights; he had to come up with something. She asks if he had to sing Grandma Nina’s praises, but he says he didn’t. She says, he knows what she means. What was the point of that? He says he believes it’s in her purse right now; DNA from a stolen brush and a glass, that together might prove Nina is Willow’s mother. If that’s the case – she says, it’s a big if – isn’t it better that Michael and Nina aren’t in a battle right now?  

Elizabeth says, she’s telling Finn, Franco was here. He doesn’t believe her. He says, that’s not it. He gets that she wants to believe it. She says, he thinks she’s losing it, and Laura tells her, no one said that. Finn says he thinks she’s frustrated and angry after months of searching for answers and coming up empty. Laura says, she thinks Elizabeth is considering some solutions that are… Elizabeth says, crazy, but Finn says, unorthodox; that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Laura tells Elizabeth to come home with her, but Elizabeth says, there’s nothing to be afraid here of anymore. It was Franco all along.

Britt says, if Esme is in any way misusing these drugs, Spencer needs to help her put a stop to it. He says he doesn’t know anything for sure, and she says, even if he suspects it… He says, he’ll take care of it, okay? She asks, how? and he says, he’ll take care of it. He starts to leave, but she grabs his arm, saying, they’re not done. She can’t stand by in good conscience and not do anything. He says, it’s a little late in life for her to grow a conscience, and she says, ouch. He says he’s sorry, but he came to her for information, not a lecture. Now that he knows what’s what, he’s good. She says, enabling Esme does no good. If he wants his girlfriend to be healthy and be in a healthy relationship, he can’t let this go on. He wonders what the hell she would know about a healthy relationship.

Ryan asks if Esme is threatening him, but she says she’s just exploring her options. She’s sure the authorities would rather learn about his status update than come after her. He says, she’d sacrifice him just like that? and she says, if that meant saving herself, in a heartbeat. He says she reminds him of her mother, and she says, how so? He says, he learned early never to turn his back on her. He’s glad see she inherited her mother’s instinct for self-preservation. Now let’s start over, shall we? They’re all each other has; they have to stick together. He pats the spot on the bed next to him, and she sits. She says, she can’t believe Spencer would do this to her. It hurts so much. He says he knows the feeling. You give yourself so much to someone. You lay yourself at the mercy of another person and they just exploit it. She says, manipulate it, and he says, crush it between their forefinger and thumb. He flashes back to a physical fight with a woman (presumably Esme’s mother), who’s about to stab him with a kitchen knife. He says, pure agony. There’s only one thing to do in return; make them all pay.

Nina asks what Felicia sees of herself in her, and Felicia says, a gorgeous, badass woman with feet made for kicking butt. She sees a woman who’s made a lot of mistakes; the kind not easily lived down. Nina says, Felicia did, and Felicia says she didn’t have a choice. Nina says, there’s always a choice, and Felicia says, not a good one. It was either spending the rest of her days in the shadow of her mistakes, and watch her daughter walk away, or facing her and fixing things. The only real shame is in giving up. Nina wonders what she’s going to say to James if he comes to her with a fist full of Invader newspapers, demands answers. Felicia jokes, they’ll be dead then, and Nina asks what she tells him. Felicia says she imagines Nina will tell him the same thing she’ll tell Wiley when he asks the same questions. That day is coming too.

Michael says he thought Willow was on the same page about his dad. She said she was behind him 100%. She says she meant it. She completely supports his decision, even if she’s not sure it’s the right one. He loves his father. Can he honestly say it doesn’t hurt? He says, of course (🍷) it hurts, and she says, when he hurts, she hurts too, and so does Wiley. Their son is sensitive; he knows when something is wrong. They can’t shield him from every bad feeling, every loss – they wouldn’t want to – but they can shield him from some of them. It takes sacrifice and compromise on their part, but isn’t Wiley worth it? He asks who she wants him to compromise with – his dad, Nina, or both?

Drew asks Carly to think about it one second. If Michael goes too far with Nina, and she turns out to be Willow’s mother, it will change things for Willow, whether she wants it to or not. He’s just trying to turn down the temperature. She says she appreciates that, and appreciates his help, but his services are no longer needed. He says, so he’s dismissed now? and she says, it doesn’t involve him, but he says he begs to differ. He can’t unknow what he knows. They’re in this together. She asks what that means. Is he going to blow this whole thing wide open? He says, no; is she? She tells him, she’s certainly not going to say anything right now. If Nina turns out to be Willow’s mother, it’s going to be a huge problem for Michael and Willow. What if the whole thing turns out not to be true? She’ll have set a hideous chain of events in motion for no reason. He asks, what if it is true? What if what Harmony said turns out to be legit? What is she going to do?

Laura tells Elizabeth that she and Doc have been trying to keep Jake and Aiden well entertained, but she thinks it would help if they saw their mother tonight. Elizabeth says it would help her to see them too, and Laura says she’ll get Elizabeth’s purse. Elizabeth says she’ll call Chelsea; they’ll do this again. Chelsea says she’s sure Elizabeth has a lot of questions. The answers are there for the taking. Elizabeth asks if she’ll see Finn later, and he says, absolutely. He’ll make sure everything is locked up. She thanks him, and leaves with Laura, and I wonder why they’re leaving two people who don’t live there to lock the door. And why is Laura treating Elizabeth like a psychiatric patient? Chelsea gets her purse, and Finn says, leaving so soon? She says she’s parched, and he says, I’ll bet. Channeling spirits must drain you. She says, it does actually, and he says, what about lying to a vulnerable woman. What does that do to you? She says she wouldn’t know, but he would.

Esme asks, is that even possible, if Spencer is on to her? and Ryan says, he is, but he hasn’t found anything useful yet, or he would have used it. She got rid of the evidence that would implicate her in the video scheme, yeah? She says she did, and he says, then the best Spencer can hope for is to exonerate Trina. That doesn’t mean Esme can rest on her laurels. Time’s running out; she needs to recommit herself to the task. She says, destroying Ava and Nikolas, and he says he knows she’s disinclined, but sacrifices have to be made. The only way to truly break their bond is to seduce the prince. She can do that, can’t she? For him? She says, if only to see the look on Spencer’s face when he finds out, and Ryan says, good. She says, and when that’s done? He says, then they turn their attention to the rest of their enemies. Each and every one.

Spencer says, he and Esme have been together a long time, and Britt says, so? He says, so what about her? What’s the longest relationship she’s had? She asks what he’s doing, and he says, just pointing out facts. She had that weird obsession with Emma’s dad, and the blink-and-you-miss-it engagement to his father. She says, wow. So much for Spencer wishing Nikolas realized what he had in her. Spencer says, he was trying to be nice, and she says, noted. He says, has she ever been in love, and had that love returned? She doesn’t say anything, and he says he didn’t think so. She says, he’s right. She knows nothing about love, and at this rate, she never will. He asks what that’s supposed to mean, and she says, good luck with his girlfriend. And when it explodes in his face, don’t come crying to her.

Finn says, Madame Nutjob, or whatever her name is, he’s not the one lying to Elizabeth. Chelsea says, really? Elizabeth asked if he thought she was crazy, and he did everything in his power to dodge the question. He says, she can’t flip this around; she’s not smart enough to do that. She’s preying on a very fragile human being. She says, she gave comfort and support to someone who asked for it. Can he say the same? He tells her, don’t ever contact Elizabeth again, and opens the door. Chelsea says, Elizabeth said she’d call, and when she does, she’ll save him a seat. Who knows? Maybe this time he can come with an open mind and actually help the woman he claims to care about find the answers she so desperately craves. She walks out.

Willow says she’s nowhere near entertaining a truce with Nina, but she won’t give up on him and Sonny, and hopes he doesn’t either. He says, his father put someone who actively hurt his wife and children ahead of his family. He can’t act like that didn’t happen or ignore that. He’s Sonny’s son, but first and foremost, he’s Wiley’s father. She and Wiley will always be his priority. And he’ll never let anything come between them.

Nina says, if Wiley asks about the things she’s done, she’ll own them, and Felicia says she sees no reason to treat James any differently. Just make sure she sticks around to answer those questions. Nina takes Felicia’s hand, and says, don’t worry. She’s not going anywhere.

Drew asks if Carly is going to tell Willow and Nina what she knows, but she says she doesn’t know anything. He says, when she does know, and she says, if the unthinkable happens, if Nina turns out to be Willow’s mother, she’ll do the right thing. She sees Britt, and runs over to her. She asks who she sees about a DNA test, and Britt looks at Drew.

Tomorrow, Ned tells Brook, they’re planning for a future with no place for him; Martin tells Valentin, if the family remains a united front, he doesn’t stand a chance; Jordan asks if TJ has something to report; and Sonny says he’s got to put a stop to that.

👩‍👧‍👧 Soap Moms Day…

Mother’s Day in Soapworld.

See How the Stars Celebrated Mother’s Day!

🧼 On the Edge Again…

I have vague memories of my mother watching this. It was never one of my staples, but gets my respect for being a classic.  

EDGE OF NIGHT Reunion Scheduled

🙋🏻 Her Truth…

Inga Cadranel talks about Harmony’s end, both on and off the screen.

Inga Cadranel Reveals the Truth Behind Her GENERAL HOSPITAL Exit

https://daytimeconfidential.com/2022/05/09/inga-cadranel-discusses-general-hospital-departure-and-harmonys-death

🎄 Break Time…

After the Greek prison, off-season Christmas should be a breeze.

Why Cameron Mathison is Taking a Break From GH!

✈️ Not Making It Nice…

Dorinda tells us who she would have liked to clip from the Girls Trip.

https://pagesix.com/2022/05/06/dorinda-medley-reveals-which-housewives-annoyed-her-during-ugt/

👗 I Get Her…

Sutton defends her fashion choices. I love her outfits. It’s like the wacky things we wore in the 80s.

https://pagesix.com/2022/05/06/sutton-stracke-it-hurts-when-fans-dont-get-my-rhobh-outfits/

🧱 Apology Tour…

While I am Team Sutton, her insensitivity was pretty shocking.

https://pagesix.com/2022/05/10/sutton-stracke-apologizes-for-reaction-to-dorit-kemsley-break-in/

🔦 Missing Housewife…

It still doesn’t exactly explain things, but it sounds like she’s in a lose-lose situation. Will she go the way of Carlton, and be a one season Housewife?

https://screenrant.com/rhonj-why-fans-dont-resonate-traci-johnson/

https://meaww.com/where-traci-lynn-johnson-rhonj-real-housewives-new-jersey-reunion-s-12-trailer-axed-fans-say

🐕 More Famous Than You…

I’d be willing to bet these pets have more followers than all of us put together. Times one hundred.

Celebrity Pets That Have Their Own Social Media Accounts

🚚 Movin’ Out…

Whether winding up a work week or enjoying your part in the Great Resignation, stop by tomorrow for some soap, tea, words to take note of, and a musical selection. Until then, stay safe, stay taking in your local culture, and stay remembering the only real shame is in giving up.

May12

May 11, 2022 – Carly Needs Willow’s DNA, Break-In In Beverly Hills & Almost

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Elizabeth says Finn doesn’t have to check on her, but he says he likes checking on her. It’s the one time he wishes she was working a double-shift. He’s there, the hospital has security cameras… She says, fortunately, Nikolas asked her to stay at Windymere. She doesn’t love the fact Esme is there, considering what she did to Cameron and Josslyn, filming a sex tape and putting it out there for the world to see, but at least Cameron is safe at the dorm with friends, Jake and Aiden are staying with Laura, and as for her, there’s no place safer than Spoon Island. He says, it wouldn’t be his first choice. Is she headed there now? She says she just has to make a stop first. She has to go, but she’ll talk to him later. She lets herself into her house.

Outside Charlie’s, Drew tells Carly, they have to talk. She says, she doesn’t know what he thinks he saw… He says, he saw Nina put down her drink, she left, and he saw Carly pick up the drink and put it in her purse. The question is, why?

Nina says, it’s been a while since she visited. She thought she owed her an explanation. We see she’s at Nelle’s grave, and she says she filed for visitation rights with Wiley. Nelle probably already knows that. Michael and Willow are fighting it, so there’s going to be a hearing. They’ve also decided to fight dirty, so they paid off the reporter to do a feature on her. He’s making her look like a villain, which is ironic, since it’s the way the whole world saw Nelle. Unfortunately, everything he’s writing is true. She’s made some pretty bad choices in life; so did Nelle. She just wanted the world to know that Nelle wasn’t all bad; that her life mattered.

Michael asks how it went, and Willow says, she and Alexis had a good talk; she just left. Michael asks if she’s okay, since Alexis can be intense, and she says, it was an intense conversation. She’s going to have to get that DNA test from the police eventually. She knows it’s going to prove Harmony wasn’t her biological mother, which makes her related to no one. He says, how about a break? The boat’s out of dry dock. They could take it up to Sawyer. She asks if they can take the car instead. She needs to go somewhere.

Outside Kelly’s, Sonny flashes back to him and Carly talking about Jason, and how he wants to believe Jason is still out there. Laura comes by, and he says, he’s sorry; he was lost in thought. She says, he has a lot on his mind, and he says he doesn’t know if she’s heard, but Monica is finalizing the paperwork to have Jason declared legally dead. She says, she didn’t; she’s sorry. He says, everyone is having a discussion whether the memorial plaque should be at the Quartermaine crypt, or in the graveyard next to Morgan… She says, that’s a heavy burden. Nikolas comes along, and she says, but that’s not what she was referring to. She was talking about the feature on Nina petitioning the court for visitation rights with their grandson. He asks what she’s talking about, and she says, it’s part one of a feature that showed up on The Invader’s website about an hour ago. He asks if she think he may not like it, and she says, there’s an awful lot in there about him and Nina. Nikolas says, he read the piece. It doesn’t paint Nina in a very good light. He guesses that means her and Sonny were made for each other.

Spencer says he just feels he doesn’t know Esme as well as he thought, and he wanted to find out what he doesn’t know. She wonders why he didn’t just ask her. They used to talk about everything. If they’re going to get back what they had, they have to be honest with each other, completely transparent. He agrees, and suggests they start with this. He picks up the letter, and asks, why did Maggie write, no good can come of you having contact with your father. She told him that she fell out of contact with her nanny years ago. She says, that’s true, but… and he says, in that letter, it sounds like Maggie knows who Esme’s biological parents are. Does that mean she knows as well? Who exactly is her father?

Elizabeth lights candles, when the doorbell rings. She says, she knows it’s crazy, but she’s doing it for him. She opens the door to a woman who says, she’s Chelsea Lamb and she’s there to help Elizabeth. Elizabeth invites her in, and tells her that Lucy has said great things about her. She’s hoping Chelsea can help her get some answers. Is that possible? Chelsea says she’s not sure. She guesses they’ll find out together. What do you say we contact the spirits?

Carly says, Drew caught her; she’s up to something. He says, that’s a real shock, and she says, it’s for good reason. He says, to do with Nina, and she says she can’t give him the details. She doesn’t want him involved. He says, sounds ominous, and she tells him, the secret fell into her lap. He says, and she would prefer to carry that secret alone, and she says, she would prefer to tell her best friend. Jason would listen without judging, and let her work through things. And if she did something he didn’t approve of, he’d still support her. He says, if she’s looking for someone to be Jason, he can’t be that guy.

Nina says, if she’s honest with herself, she did want Carly to suffer a little… the way Carly made her and Nelle suffer. Although she guesses she could have done a better job at building a bridge between her, Michael, and Carly. That way, she could have had an active part in Wiley’s life, and she would have told that little boy about Nelle. But she didn’t make that choice. She flashes back to arguing with Carly about how they can’t pretend Nelle didn’t exist, that she didn’t give birth to the miracle of a grandson they both share, and Carly saying, she doubts they’ll be sharing him in the future. Nina tells Nelle (well, her gravestone), now there’s an all-out war, a war she’s not prepared to lose, and she’s going to go all the way, so that she can be part of Wiley’s life. And so that her only daughter is not forgotten. Willow and Michael walk into the cemetery.

Sonny says he doesn’t want to listen to Nikolas’s lies, and Laura says, she loves running into Nikolas, but he might adhere to the old adage, if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything. Nikolas says, he’ll remember that the next time she crosses paths with Victor, and she asks if he’s equating Victor with Sonny, but Nikolas says, no, that’s not fair to Victor. He’ll never understand the blind spot she has for Sonny. He’s just a bully. The way he went after Esme… He kidnapped her. Sonny says, here Nikolas goes, opening his mouth when he doesn’t know nothing. He was just talking to Esme, but unlike Nikolas, who buys her little innocent act. Nikolas thinks he’s a bully? You know what Nikolas is? An idiot. He tells Laura, he’s sorry; he’ll see her later. Sonny starts to leave, but Nikolas puts his hand on Sonny’s shoulder, and says, he’s not going anywhere. Sonny grabs Nikolas’s hand and twists his wrist back. He tells Nikolas, don’t you ever, ever put your hand on my shoulder, and Laura looks horrified.

Esme snatches the letter back, and says, if she knew who her biological father was, wouldn’t Spencer know too? but he says he doesn’t know how to answer that. Because the letter she’s holding basically contradicts everything she told him about her past. She says, everything she’s told him is true. She and Maggie lost contact. She hadn’t spoken to Maggie in years. Spencer asks, then how did Maggie know so much about him? She says, she started asking questions about her biological parents. She’d been so alone. Then she met him, and they started to talk about a future together, and she realized she might need answers one day. So she tracked down her old nanny, and started fishing to see what Maggie knew about her biological parents. Once it became clear that Maggie did know something, she ingratiated herself, and regaled Maggie with stories about her life at school, and her handsome new boyfriend. He says, and that worked? She says, no. Turns out Maggie did know something, but she wasn’t inclined to share. Once that became clear, she cut Maggie out of her life, and that’s God’s honest truth. He asks why she would keep the letters then.

Chelsea asks Elizabeth why she’s here, and Elizabeth says, there have been some strange happenings. They started at her home, and then at work, and most recently at the hotel where she was staying. She can’t explain what’s happening, and the police have investigated, but saw no signs of forced entry. Chelsea asks if signs of her late husband keep showing up, and Elizabeth asks if she can sense it, but Chelsea says, no, she’s not that good. Lucy gave her some background information when she referred Elizabeth. She’s not a psychic; she can’t read minds. But if she could see the Powerball numbers, she’d have a seaside retreat in Maui. However, she does believe the spirits of the universe are always talking to us. It’s just a matter of whether we stop and listen to the messages. She takes it this is the first time Elizabeth is talking to a medium, and Elizabeth says, it must be written all over her face. Her friend Terry was going to come with her to meet Chelsea, but then Chelsea said she wanted to meet here. Chelsea says, Lucy told her the majority of the happenings were in this house. If it’s her late husband’s doing, he’ll have the strongest connection here. Elizabeth says, that makes sense, but what if it’s not him?

Drew tells Carly, he’s not his brother, but he’ll try to have an open mind. But if he disagrees with something he can’t promise to be supportive. She says, good to know, and turns to leave, but he grabs her arm. He says, he’s just being honest with her. He’ll always be honest, no matter what, even if it’s not what she wants to hear. And if she’s in over her head, he’ll be there for her, to help her dig herself out. So what’s going on? She doesn’t say anything, and he says, it’s her call. He starts to walk away, but she says, wait. She’ll tell him, but she thinks he’d be more comfortable walking away, because it’s big. He says, he’s here and he’s listening, and she says, she was the last person in the room with Harmony before she died. He says, okay… and she says, Harmony told her that Nina is Willow’s birth mother.

Nina asks what Michael and Willow are doing here at her daughter’s grave, and Michael says, they’re here to visit Jonah, and before she asks, Wiley is at home with Monica. Nina tells Willow, she’s so sorry about Jonah. To find out you had a child long after they passed away is devastating. Willow thinks she’s the enemy, but she understands Willow’s pain. Willow says, if Nina doesn’t want to be thought of as the enemy, stop acting like one, and Michael says, Willow didn’t know her son had died because Nelle switched him with Wiley. So while Nina is contemplating Willow’s devastation, she should probably blame her daughter. Nina says, Michael never misses an opportunity to say something awful about Nelle, and he says, Nina never misses an opportunity to rewrite history. Nina says she doesn’t know why she’s even engaging with Michael; she was just trying to express her sympathy to Willow. Willow says, yeah, this would be the right time. In the last 24 hours, she lost her mother in more ways than one, and the stress of the hearing is only making things worse. If Nina wants to express her sympathy, then please stop this once and for all.

Laura tells Sonny and Nicolas, stop it, both of them, and separates them. Martin comes along, and Nikolas asks if he saw that; Sonny attacked him. Martin asks if Laura has the situation under control, and she says, it’s going to be fine. She tells Sonny, under the circumstances, she thinks it’s best… He says he’s going to go, and leaves. Laura looks at Nikolas, who shakes his head.

Esme tells Spencer, she saved her nanny’s letters for sentimental reasons. She knows she doesn’t have a soft spot for sappy greeting cards or cute puppies (omg – she is evil), but when you don’t have any real family in this world, you feel isolated. Yes, she cut Maggie out of her life, but those letters remind her of better days. And with Spencer being so distant, they have even more meaning. There it is. He asked for explanations, and she gave them to him. So let’s stop dancing around this. Does he believe in her? In them?  

Chelsea tells Elizabeth, the candles are a good touch. Can they dim the lights, and light some more? Elizabeth tells her, go ahead, and gets the lights. Chelsea lights more candles, and says, let’s see what kind of poltergeist is behind this. Elizabeth says, poltergeist? and Chelsea says, that movie ruined a perfectly neutral term. A ghost is the spirit of someone who has past. A poltergeist could be a spirit, or it could be a psychic impression of someone who is still living. Sort of a square/rectangle situation; similar, but not the same. Does Elizabeth have anything of sentimental value to her late husband? Elizabeth says she does, and gets her wedding ring.  

Drew says, Nina is Willow’s birth mother? How is that even possible? He thought Nelle was Nina’s long lost daughter. Carly says, Harmony said Willow was a twin, and he says, Nelle and Willow were twins? She says, according to Harmony, and he asks if there’s anything to back it up. Carly says, no. Supposedly Willow is months younger than Nelle, but her birth certificate was forged. That poor girl doesn’t even know her birthday. She wanted to get information from Phyllis about the night Nelle was born. Phyllis took care of Nina at the time, but it turns out Phyllis wasn’t there during the actual birth, so she wouldn’t know if there were twin babies. The only way to prove or disprove what Harmony said is a DNA test. So when she saw Nina’s glass there, she just grabbed it. He says, a DNA test without Nina knowing, and Willow’s on board with this? Carly says, Willow doesn’t know.

Nina says, she’s not heartless, but she’s not the one who started this; Michael and Willow did. And that five-part feature in The Invader. She’s sure Smoltz is going to win a Pulitzer for that. Oh wait. There isn’t an award for bias hit jobs. Michael says, there couldn’t be a feature if there was no petition in the first place. All they did was cooperate with a reporter. If anything is untrue, she can sue. Nina says, she’s always tried to compromise with Willow, and Willow says, when? The night she went to Nina’s office, she said if Nina would back off and give Michael time, and stop pushing, she’d find a way for Nina to see Wiley? Nina says, and she was supposed to trust that and sign off on her rights to her grandson? Michael says, she has no rights to Wiley. She has the right to file a petition, and she’s done that. This fight is on her. Willow says, Nina’s idea of a compromise is to get her way. That works for Nina, but it doesn’t work for Wiley. Nina says, her heart breaks for Willow, for her losses of Jonah and Harmony, but her empathy doesn’t overshadow the love for her grandson, and it definitely doesn’t overshadow her love for her daughter.

Laura asks how Nikolas’s hand is, and Nikolas says, he probably just pulled something; it’s fine. Martin says, it could be a sprain, and Nikolas says, courtesy of Sonny Corinthos. Are they just going to pretend kidnapping Esme and threatening her is okay? Laura says, Esme is prone to exaggeration, and if she didn’t know better, she’d think Nikolas was defending her. Nikolas says, he doesn’t believe Esme filmed Joss and Cam having sex, and framed Trina as the culprit. Does she?

Esme asks if Spencer believes in her, and he says, he’s sorry. He shouldn’t have doubted her. He doesn’t really know why he did. She says, he keeps letting his supposed friends get in his head. She does give Cam credit. She saw him at Kelly’s, and she was upset, and he was able to be nice to her, unlike Trina and Joss. As a reminder, she’s the one who’s always been there for him. She wants to get back what they had. He says that’s what he wants too, and she hugs him. She asks if they can put all this aside, and commit to each other again. Can they try to do that? She kisses him, and unbuttons his shirt. She pushes him toward the bed, and starts working his belt buckle, but he tells her, stop. She asks why he’s stopping. It’s been so long since they’ve been with each other. What’s wrong?

Laura tells Nikolas that she believes Trina is innocent. She can reserve judgement about Esme until after Trina is exonerated. She tells Martin that she’s sorry they’re reuniting under these circumstances, and he says, him too. He was supposed to meet with his nephew to discuss the options in his marriage. Laura says she doesn’t like the sound of that, but they’ll have to postpone it anyway. She wants Nikolas to go to GH and get his hand looked at. Nikolas says, it’s fine; he boxes. She says,  humor her anyway; let her drive him. He says he has a driver, and leaves. Martin says, little sister, trouble certainly seems to follow our family, does it not? She says, it certainly seems to.

Michael says, Nina never knew Nelle. He thinks she’d be less protective of her if she did. Sonny shows up, and asks if there’s a problem, but Nina says he doesn’t have to get involved. Michael says, Nina was just giving Willow a hard time. Not that it matters, since he fully expects Sonny to defend Nina. Sonny says, he told Michael that he’d have his back at the visitation hearing. It doesn’t matter what Michael thinks of him, or whether Michael believes him or not. Michael says, oh really? Then prove it, and tell Nina to back off and stop harassing the mother of his grandson.

Carly tells Drew, she’s not going to tell Willow about this. She and Nina hate each other. They’re going head-to-head in court. Besides she can’t be sure Harmony was telling the truth. This could be one big manipulation. He says he’s seen people die, and when they see it’s the end, the last thing they’re thinking is of manipulating. Carly says, she gets that, but can’t take it on faith that Nina gave birth to twins while she was in a coma, and no one knew about it. She’s not adding to Willow’s grief and putting this on her plate unless she knows for sure. He says he sees her point, but there’s a catch. She has a sample of Nina’s DNA, but not Willow’s. She says she knows. She has to find some way to get into the gatehouse. He wonders if she’s going to drop by for a visit, and hope Willow doesn’t see her stealing her toothbrush. It’s not like she lives on the property. She says, no, but he does.

Elizabeth says, this is her wedding ring, which mysteriously ended up in her locker at work. They got their rings… Chelsea says she knows Elizabeth is trying to be helpful, but it’s better if she knows less about the background. That’s how they’ll know it’s really him. Chelsea asks Elizabeth to sit with her, take her hands, and close her eyes. She says she’s listening to see if anyone is reaching out to them, if anyone want presence to be known… She suddenly gets a little weird, and closes her eyes. Elizabeth asks, what is it? Chelsea opens her eyes, and says, there is a dark presence in this house.

Spencer says, of course (🍷) he wants to reconnect with Esme, just not right now. She asks, why not? and he says, because they hit a significant bump in their relationship. As they come back together, they need to do it right. It needs to feel special and meaningful, not some random spur of the moment thing. Esme says, that’s a sweet thought, but come on. It’s not like it’s their first time. He says he’s serious. It might as well be their first time, since they’re making a fresh start. There’s not going to be any more secrets. If they truly plan on spending the rest of their lives with each other, they need to start on the right foot. She says, okay. What does he have in mind? He says, she’ll have to wait and see, but he can promise this; he has something very, very special in store for her. He says he has to go, but she says, wait. Is there anything else he wants to ask her? He flashes back to finding the pills, and says, no. He thinks they have it all figured out.

Laura says she’s glad she and Martin had a chance to catch up; she missed him. She asks how his mother is, and he says, she’s doing well enough. He thinks she thought he was smothering her a little bit. She says, that’s the circle of life; the child becomes the parent. Can she assume things are good with him and Lucy? He says, better than good. The woman is a sexual panther. Laura says, too much information, and he says, it’s a good thing Valentin signed off on their relationship, and gave them his blessing. She says, not that he should need it, but he says, it makes things easier. It would have made his and Lucy’s reunion that much sweeter. She says, would have? and he says, they were made aware of what happened to Elizabeth at the hotel.

Chelsea says she doesn’t think Elizabeth is safe here. There’s a darkness in this house. Elizabeth says, it’s definitely not her husband. He loved her and the boys; he’d only want them to be happy. Who else could it be? Is Chelsea getting any other clues? Chelsea picks up the ring and closes her eyes, and says, the presence speaking to her doesn’t go by a first name. Perhaps a middle name, or a last name? Elizabeth says, Franco?

Carly and Drew sneak into the gatehouse, and Drew says he can’t believe he let her talk him into this. He turns on the lights, and she asks why he did that. He says, if anyone catches them, it’ll be hard to explain what they’re doing here alone in the dark, and she says, he doesn’t have to be part of this. If he doesn’t think what they’re doing is for the greater good, now would be the time to bail. He says, be quick please, just be fast, and she goes upstairs, as he looks out the window.

Sonny says, first of all, he’s Michael’s father; Michael doesn’t give him orders. Nina says she has been hard on Willow. She apologizes for some of the things she said. She prolonged the conversation more than she should. Michael says, he’s still waiting. Here’s Sonny’s chance to say Nina was wrong. Michael hears crickets, and says, nothing? He guesses when Sonny forgave Nina for what happened in Nixon Falls, she really must have begged. Sonny says, at least she had the courage to apologize, unlike someone else he knows. Michael says, he’s got nothing to apologize for, and Sonny says, of course (🍷). Michael tells Willow, let’s go, and they leave. Sonny looks at Nina.

Esme can’t wait for Spencer’s surprise. She loves a grand gesture, just like he loves making them. It’s one of the reasons she loves him. He says, him too, and leaves. She says, better than she thought. Don’t take anything at face value right now. Outside, Spencer looks at the pill he put in his pocket, and takes out his phone. He texts: Britt, can we meet? It’s very important.

Laura tells Martin that Jake and Aiden are staying with her and Doc. She wanted Elizabeth to stay too, but up until a few days ago, she insisted on staying in her own house by herself. She’s really worried about her. Martin says, it may not be a comfort, but Lucy gave Elizabeth the name of her medium. According to Lucy, she read Laura once up a time. Chelsea Lamb. And according to Lucy, Elizabeth believes she’s being haunted.

Elizabeth tells Chelsea, her husband’s name was Robert Frank, but he went by a variation of his last name, Franco. He loved her, and loved their family. He would never want to hurt them. Chelsea says, she’s sensing this presence was someone born in trauma and pain; someone who was abandoned by their family. Someone who finally found real family in these walls. That someone doesn’t much like this new family being made here now.

Finn asks what’s with Nikolas’s hand, and Nikolas says, he’s fine. He just promised his mother he’d get it checked out. Finn says, this isn’t easy for him to say, but he appreciates what Nikolas is doing for Elizabeth. Nikolas asks what he’s talking about, and Finn says, she’s staying at Windymere until they figure out who’s been breaking into her house. Nikolas says he missed a call from Elizabeth, but they never touched base. Finn flashes back to Elizabeth telling him that she’s going to stay at Windymere. For her, there’s no place more secure than Spoon Island. Finn says, if Elizabeth’s not at Windymere, then where the hell is she?

Chelsea tells Elizabeth, the presence is clear; they don’t want this new family formed in this house. Elizabeth refuses to believe that. The Franco she knew, the Franco she loved, would only want to see her happy. Is he here now? Can he hear her? Tell him that she believes he’s here. Tell him that she’s ready to listen.

Nina tells Sonny that she’s sorry she and Michael got into it. She hates being a wedge between them. He says, there’s no way around it, is there? She’s going to have to go for  the jugular at the hearing. She says she knows he’s going to support Michael in court. Things are going to get pretty tense. She wishes things were simple like they are at Charlie’s and at The Savoy – remember the other night? But they’re not going to be for a while. Maybe they should keep their distance until this is all over. Then they can come back and decide what’s next… if anything is next. He says, when that day comes, save me a dance. She touches his arm, and leaves.

Carly sneaks back down the stairs with something (a toothbrush?) in a plastic bag, and Drew says, she didn’t touch it, did she? She says, no. She used a bag to pick it up. Michael and Willow walk in, and Michael says, Mom, Drew, what are you doing here?

Tomorrow, Laura thinks Finn is right; Ryan asks how badly Esme screwed things up; Drew says he’d like to say it’s his fault, but it’s all on Carly.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

We begin with Dorit’s frightening AF security tape of the break-in. Her voiceover says, she thought, this is it. This is how she’s going to die.

Three days earlier. Dorit is back from London with the kids. Kyle is having a self-defense class with Portia, who she says is vastly different from last year, when she was sleeping late, and didn’t want to leave her room. Portia was going through a difficult time, and she was struggling as a parent, not knowing what to do. She’s never been in a pandemic. You and most of the rest of the world, sister. She says, Portia is shining now, and we see photos of Portia’s Bat Mitzvah. She says, Portia has the spark back in her eyes, and she’s coming out the other side. Her Bat Mitzvah was one of Kyle’s most favorite days in her life.

Sutton and Garcelle (who I think should have their own show) are in Miami for Garcelle’s Angels for Humanity charity event. We see a clip of Garcelle giving a speech, and thanking everyone for helping to give the children of Haiti a future. In Garcelle’s interview, she says, she and Sutton are both single, they have a good time, and they trust each other. Back in Beverly Hills, LisaR says, Amelia is back from NYC, and shooting for Rinna Beauty, which has gone through the roof, even though she’s mainly selling on Instagram. We see some of her posts, including one of Harry demonstrating lip balm, and she says, it’s been a dream come true. LisaR asks Erika if she’s had any dates, and Erika says, no, but she’s had some good sex. She’s been married most of her adult life. In Erika’s interview, she says she’s back in the dating pool, but she’s more interested in having good sex with good people. LisaR tells Erika that Sutton brought her up on Watch What Happens Live, and we see a clip of Sutton telling Andy that she didn’t get a thank you from LisaR for being her guest at an Elton John gala. LisaR was shocked and not happy. Sutton tells Garcelle that it wasn’t her intention to humiliate LisaR, and Garcelle says she took it as Sutton being supportive of her. We flash back to LisaR saying she got no thank you for a jar of sauce that Garcelle actually had thanked her for. Sutton says, if it comes from the heart, you don’t need a thank you, which confuses me, since they both wanted thank yous. In LisaR’s interview, she says, it was hurtful. She’d considered Sutton a friend, and she wouldn’t do something like that. And Sutton claims to be so perfect with her etiquette. Bitch, no. Sutton tells Garcelle that she thinks LisaR will be okay with it, and LisaR tells Erika, don’t come at her on TV with that bullsh*t.  

Crystal visits Sutton, who’s in the process of reconstructing her basement. In her interview, she says, it’s taking longer than anticipated, since no one told her, with a house, everything takes three times as long as you think it will. She says, it will get done, just not as soon as she’d hoped. She tells us that she and Sutton are in a good place now. They got together over the summer, and talked out their issues. In Sutton’s interview, she says she was so exasperated with fighting, they dropped the barriers, and bonded over baseball. Baseball is a powerful sport. Sutton tells Crystal that she said something about LisaR that maybe she shouldn’t have, and in her interview, Crystal says, when Sutton is being cheeky, it’s often her way to jab someone a little. Sutton says she’s dating, and Crystal asks if she wants to be fixed up. Surprisingly, she says, yes, and her requirements are handsome, tall, educated, and likes cats. Crystal wonders if there are a lot of men who say they’re a cat guy.  Garcelle is getting together with Erika, and in her interview, she says she’s not sure where they stand, and has trepidations about seeing Erika. They meet for a workout, and in Erika’s interview, she says, on her darkest days, she was looking for anything to take off the pressure. The last thing she wanted to do was work out, but she was enjoying fast food and drinking more alcohol than ever. When you’ve gone to Taco Bell and don’t remember, but there are wrappers in the kitchen, there’s a problem. After the workout, Erika asks Garcelle about Miami, and Garcelle says, she saw her sisters. We see a clip of Garcelle and Sutton having dinner with them, and Garcelle asks Erika if she’s going to apologize to Sutton for threatening her. Erika insists she didn’t, and asks Garcelle to tell her what words she used. Garcelle says, Erika said she was coming for Sutton, and Erika says, that could mean anything. Garcelle is like, come on, and Erika says she was backed into a corner. She can’t apologize for not fighting sterile. Garcelle says, Sutton freaked, and she would have freaked too. Erika says, Sutton talks a lot of sh*t, and when you take swings at people, people are going to swing back.

Erika says, Sutton was repeating what’s been disproven. There was never $20 million in her account. She can never get away from it, and it’s not true; it was never in her hands or in her account. The trustee said she never touched the money. In Garcelle’s interview, she points out that this information was never in the papers or a blog; it’s nowhere. And if it’s true, why isn’t it in the press? In Erika’s interview, a producer asks how and when this happened, and Erika says, it was early on, and if they want to know, Bravo can do their due diligence, and find out themselves. The producer asks if the proof is available to the public, and Erika says, they can read everything her lawyer put out, and answer their own f***ing question. Nice evasion. Garcelle asks if it was dismissed, and Erika says, no, but it’s time to smile and have fun. In her interview, Garcelle doesn’t want to rain on Erika’s parade, but wonders if she’s jumping the gun before they know the truth. Maybe she’s in denial. Erika tells Garcelle that every day she woke up to a new accusation, lawsuit, or documentary, and all those things aren’t true. Garcelle asks if Erika can’t sue them, and Erika says, that’s later, down the road. In her interview, Erika explains that these are civil lawsuits, and she hasn’t been charged with a crime. Garcelle says, if Erika wants to share, feel free, and Erika says, Tom is in a facility, but she doesn’t know much more. In her interview, she says, they’re legally separated, but there are a lot of laws regarding divorcing an incompetent person. She has lawsuits to fight. She’ll get a divorce when she can. She tells Garcelle that she’s doing her best to sort it out.

Dorit’s kids are having a karate lesson. In Dorit’s interview, she says, she likes that discipline, respect, and confidence are incorporated in the practice. Jagger has always shown an interest in martial arts, but Phoenix has turned out to be a tough cookie. Garcelle calls, and asks how the wedding was. Dorit says, it was a whirlwind, and asks about Miami. Garcelle says, that was also a whirlwind, and Dorit says, glamorous, gorgeous, and giving back sums up Garcelle. In her interview, Dorit says, she and Garcelle were fast friends, but hit some bumps in their friendship. We flash back to Garcelle telling Dorit that she never lets anyone speak, and Dorit says, now she’s aware she needs to limit her words with Garcelle, and keep it short and sweet.

Later that night. We see the security footage again, and Dorit says, when they came into her bedroom and held a gun to her head, she thought, this is it. This is how I’m going to die. She told them to let her help. She’d show them where everything is, just don’t hurt her kids or her; they need their mommy.

We see the news reports of the robbery, the thieves getting away with nearly a million dollars in jewelry and handbags. In LisaR’s interview, she says, her gut reaction was, she had to go there to see Dorit. Of course it was. In Kyle’s interview, she says, she called PK, and he was sobbing and saying he wasn’t there. In Erika’s interview, she says, they could have killed Dorit; they could have killed her kids; they could have done a lot of sh*t. Kyle doesn’t know how you can recover from this. In her interview, LisaR says, to think you’d have to beg for your children’s lives. She can’t fathom it. LisaR tells Crystal that the kids know nothing, and Crystal says she can’t imagine feeling that way in your own home. Sutton visits Kyle, who says, it was terrifying, and PK was bawling. Sutton says she’s been putting out fires of her own all day. She has a French designer coming in who’s having problems with immigration. Kyle says, that doesn’t seem like a fire in comparison, but Sutton says, it is for her. It’s all relative. She wasn’t held at gunpoint; sorry. In Kyle’s interview, she says, what’s wrong with you? Are you that wrapped up in yourself, you’re not grasping what happened to our friend? Sutton says she feels weird energy. Wow. I like Sutton, but that was a pretty insensitive exchange. Although it could be that Sutton is deliberately ignoring something that might freak her out. I don’t think she dwells much on anything negative, and likes to play in the shallow end of the pool.

LisaR wonders how they’re going to celebrate Harry’s birthday with this tragedy having happened. She and Crystal go to the restaurant where LisaR is planning on having it, and the manager shows her the space. LisaR tells Crystal that Harry is going to be 70, and in her interview, she says, no one looks better than Harry at 70. He’s still the sexiest man alive; she hit the jackpot. I beg to differ on no one looking better. Has she seen Marc Singer? He can still park his shoes next to my bed anytime. LisaR says, Dorit is the priority, and whatever happens, they’ll plan around that. Sutton tells Kyle that Crystal is looking for guys to set her up with. She doesn’t care if they’re rich. In her interview, she says she thinks maybe Erika is seeking different qualities. She’s concerned with character and humor. She doesn’t need money to make herself feel better. Maybe Erika misses the big house, the clothes, and the lifestyle, but she wants someone who will appreciate her. Well, she might feel differently if she didn’t have more money than all of us put together. And on the other hand, Erika doesn’t look like she’s hurting for outfits. Kyle says, when they look back, they’ve argued and said things… Sutton says she disagrees already, and Kyle says she feels badly that she didn’t speak up for Sutton at Kathy’s. We flash back to Erika hammering Sutton, and telling her, STFU. She says she knows after Erika left, later, she cried her eyes out. Sutton says Kyle is feeling sorry for Erika after how Erika treated her? In her interview, Sutton says, Erika was so mean, and no one stood up for her. Are they supposed to feel sorry because Erika committed a crime, maybe? Kyle says, Erika puts on a tough bitch persona that’s not her when she’s hurt, and in Sutton’s interview, she says, there are families who are crying; it sickens her. Sutton tells Kyle, she gets in trouble, but the men don’t, and we flash back to Mauricio and PK laughing about Erika. Sutton says, it’s a double standard, and in her interview, Kyle says, she knows Erika was upset. She doesn’t need to feel that her friends are laughing behind her back. Sutton says, she’s seen who Erika is as a person and as a friend. If that’s the kind of person Kyle wants to be friends with, she doesn’t care.

Kyle gets ready to have everyone over, and in her interview, she says she doesn’t want bad feelings. Erika arrives first, and says, positive things are happening, but she’s more concerned with Dorit. She and Kyle have a drink, and Mauricio comes out. Erika says, he hurt her feelings. She’s sensitive, and last year sucked. He says, she had a sh*tty year, no question, and he’s sorry. LisaR comes in, and Kyle asks how blown away she is. Erika says she feels like she’s in shock, and LisaR says, she’s shook. Dorit comes in, and in Kyle’s interview, she says, the break-in was last night. It’s important for Dorit to surround herself with friends. She doesn’t know how Dorit left the house; she would have been paralyzed with fear. In Dorit’s interview, she says, it’s been an emotional day, but she knows her babies are safe; her husband’s assistant and security are with them. She thought it would be good to get out, so the kids don’t see mommy breaking down. She immediately tells her story.

She says, when PK is out of town, the kids sleep with her. She was so exhausted and jetlagged, she put them to bed, and got in bed herself. When she heard the door open, she thought the kids had gotten up. She got out of bed, and saw it was a big person. He panicked, and charged her, grabbing her, and telling her to get down, or he’d f***ing kill her. He had a gun to her head, and she was hunched over, sobbing, saying, please. She’s a mother, and her kids need her. The other guy was saying, just f***ing kill her. He was the one collecting the stuff, and told the one holding her, get her to show them where the cash is. She stayed calm, and told them, take what they want, but please don’t let her kids see them. No surprise, everyone is upset, and some of them are crying at this point. I’m pretty upset. I’m not exactly Team Dorit, but I wouldn’t wish something like this on anyone. I have to mention this as a PSA as well. On WWHL, Dorit said the security alarm was not set. In Dorit’s interview, she says, she’d do anything to save her kids. They need their mommy. Don’t hurt them or her. She tells the group, she thought, this is it. This is how she dies. She envisioned them killing her, and then her kids. Erika says, she needs to get into therapy right away. LisaR agrees, and adds that they’re her friends, and will be there to help her. Kyle’s dogs bark, and Dorit freaks out, wondering why they’re barking. Kyle tells her, it’s okay. The dogs always bark (they do), and they have a security guy. Erika tells Dorit, don’t cry, and hugs her. In LisaR’s interview, she says, Dorit is a strong woman. She saved her kids, and LisaR has every hope Dorit will get through it, but it will be a lot of work. Garcelle arrives, and says, she and Dorit had just spoken; it was a normal day. Erika says, and then Dorit had a gun to her head, and Dorit says, the guys was holding her the whole time. She finally told them that they should get out while they can; they didn’t want to get caught. In her interview, Dorit says, they took bags and jewelry, whatever fit in her comforter. The items were irreplaceable, but it doesn’t matter. She asked them not to take her cell phone, and the guy told her to count to 40, and he’d leave it by the gate. He did. We see the security footage backing that up, and in Dorit’s interview, she says, she’ll always thank God for protecting her and her kids. She doesn’t care about the material stuff, and never will. She tells them that she called 9-1-1, and the police arrived about 4 am. It was like an out-of-body experience. Like she’d floated out of her body because the danger wasn’t here. Then she called PK. Kyle says, PK told her, the second he heard Dorit’s voice, he started crying. In Kyle’s interview, she says, Dorit’s initial shock is wearing off, and what happened is settling in. Dinner is served, and Garcelle gifts Dorit with some crystals and sage. LisaR says, Dorit is stronger than any of them. PK calls, and says he’s at the airport. There’s TV and press waiting. Kyle tells him to come straight there, and he does. I notice Kyle seems to be wearing pajamas. She’s still in her pandemic wardrobe phase.

PK hugs Dorit and cries. He says, he wasn’t there, and in Dorit’s interview, she says, PK is so strong in matters of the heart, but not as strong as she is… Don’t tell him. PK says, he was sleeping, and heard the phone on vibrate. He was groggy with sleep, and called Dorit back. He didn’t get what had happened. In their dual interview, PK says he asked if the kids were all right, and Dorit explained what happened. It was difficult to process; he was so far away. He cried in airport lounge. But he made it home okay. They’re going to get through this. LisaR says she’s hesitant to celebrate Harry’s birthday, but PK says, in his religion, you never cancel a happy occasion for a sad occasion. They’re not letting this ruin their lives. Dorit says, thank God he got home, and in her interview, she says she just wants to get to the other side. She knows it won’t happen overnight, but she knows they can get there. Garcelle says, Dorit is very strong, and they say their goodbyes. At the car, PK realizes he left his phone inside, and goes back to get it. Alone, sitting on a walkway bench, Dorit cries, and says, I’m okay.

This season, skiing, a trip to Mexico, the call of the conch, Birkins, and jewelry; new Wife Diana Jenkins in introduced; Garcelle tells Sutton to watch her back with her new friend; Erika is mixing alcohol with her medication, and the women are concerned; Garcelle says she doesn’t have to make Erika look bad, since Erika can do that on her own; Erika says, if everyone is going to talk about her behavior, they need to own theirs; and LisaR says, Kathy isn’t going to get away with it.

🛣 Easing On Down the Road…

Peek in tomorrow for some soap and whatever else I can dig up. Until then, stay safe, stay being childlike, but not childish, and stay remembering, when you take swings at people, people are going to swing back.

May11

May 10, 2022 – Nina Appeals To Carly, Andy Hears Screaming At the Reunion & Stormy

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Ned comes into the Quartermaine Nook, and notices Drew’s back. Drew says he was just out for a run; what’s up? Ned says he wants to talk to Drew about the plan to merge ELQ with Aurora, and Drew asks how he can help. Ned says, call it off.

Esme tells Cameron that it means so much, him not turning his back on her. She thanks him for being so kind. She’s glad he’s his own man. Josslyn walks in and says, no, he’s her man, and Esme has about ten seconds to get her tentacles off of him. Esme says, her tentacles? Wow. At least claws would have been sharp, but tentacles? Josslyn says, they’re slimy, and Trina says, and they suck. Esme says, they might not believe this, but she has feelings, and Trina says, they know. Josslyn says, jealousy, possessiveness. Now get lost. And the next time Esme thinks of talking to her boyfriend, don’t. She has one of her own. Esme asks if Cam wants her to go, and he doesn’t say anything. She says, see? Cam can make his own decisions. Josslyn is just going to have to get over the fact that Spence and Cam are on her side.

Spencer looks at the stack of shoeboxes in Esme’s closet, and says, this season… last season… this season… three seasons ago. Very unlike you, Esme. He opens the box, and says, what do we have here? He takes out a prescription bottle.

Michael asks what Willow is thinking, and she says, that her mother is dead. But she wasn’t Willow’s mother, and Willow has no idea who is.

At Charlie’s, Nina tells Ava, she didn’t want this fight, but now that she’s in it, she’s going to come out guns blazing. And Carly’s going to hope to God she’s not in the line of fire. They see Carly has walked in, and she approaches the table. She asks how is it that Nina sees herself as a victim in situations she’s caused, and Nina says, Carly, Michael, and Willow backed her into a corner about Wiley. She had no choice but to fight. Carly says, Nina always has choices, and she always picks the wrong ones, and Nina says she did everything she could to avoid a court battle. They forced her hand, and what is this smear campaign they’re doing about her in the press? Carly asks, what about the feature isn’t true? If anything is even a little inaccurate, she’ll tell them to retract it herself. And Ava. Nina forced her into labor, and stole her baby. How is it they’re friends now? Ava says, things change, and Nina says, all she asked, ever, was a little time with her grandson. Not even a lot. If Carly had just taken five seconds to think about it, she’d see they want the same thing. Carly says, what’s that? and Nina says, peace.

Willow asks Michael, how messed up is it that she’s so sad about Harmony? She doesn’t even know if she was stolen, or her birth parents gave her away. All she knows is, Harmony carted her around the country, from commune to ashram to cult, and now she’s sad Harmony is gone? Michael says, she’s the only mother Willow knew. Of course (🍷) she’s going to be sad. She says, now she has to go to the PCPD, and give them a DNA sample, so they can figure out Harmony’s motive for killing Neil Byrne and his brother. It’s too much. She puts her head on his shoulder, and he tells her not to worry about the DNA test; he can run interference. She asks if he’s sure, and he says, if the brother to brother appeal doesn’t work with Dante, there’s always Diane. There’s a knock at the door, and Michael opens it to Alexis. He asks what brings her by, and she says she can certainly understand why this might not be a good time, but she was hoping to speak to Willow about Harmony.

Cameron says he’s not choosing sides, but if he did, he’d have to side with Joss and Trina. Trina says, not choosing a side is the same as backing the bad guy, and Esme says she’s sick and tired of having the same fight with them. Josslyn says, then come clean; confess. Say it was some practical joke that got out of hand, and she didn’t know how to handle it. Esme asks why she’d confess to something she didn’t do, and Josslyn says she hasn’t changed. As for feelings, the only ones Esme has are for herself. Esme says, whatever. Josslyn’s issues with her say way more about Josslyn than they ever will about her. Trina says, 50% deflection, 50% deception, and 100% shady, and Esme tells them to enjoy feeling superior. She puts her hand on Cameron’s shoulder and thanks him for comforting her. She’s glad to see someone around here still has a heart. She leaves, and Josslyn asks, what the hell was that? Cameron messes with his phone, and says, it’s not what it looks like, She says, now he’s texting someone? and he says, if she’ll give him a second, he’ll explain, but she asks, who could he be texting at this moment who’s more important than her and Trina?

Spencer looks at the bottle, and says, no label. No way to trace it. Unless… He takes out a pill and pockets it. He says, all right, Esme. What else are you hiding?

Nina tells Carly that she heard about Harmony. There’s already been so much devastation. Carly tells Nina, she says that like she didn’t cause any of it, and Nina says, she’s made her share of mistakes. Carly says, that’s her favorite word, and Nina says she hurt a lot of people because she was hurting. Carly says, let her guess. This is where Nina blames her again. She goes to the bar, and Nina says, no. She understands Michael and Willow make their own decisions, but they really respect Carly’s opinion. Ava says, it’s getting late, so she’s going to run. Unless they need a referee. Nina says, no, they’ll be fine, and Carly says, goodbye. Ava leaves, and Nina asks Carly to sit with her. Please. Carly says she only has a minute. She’s there to check on Phyllis. She wants to see how Phyllis is doing since the robbery. Nina assumes Carly heard about it from Sonny, but Carly says she has her own sources. However, if Nina is asking if she’s talked to Sonny, the answer is yes.

Michael says he has some things to take care of at the house so he’ll leave them to it. He leaves, and Alexis says she just realized she only planned what she was going to say through the introduction, and they’re past that. Willow says, then she’ll start. It turns out Harmony was capable of terrible things, but that’s not all she was. For the time she and Alexis had a friendship, Willow chooses to believe it was real. She’s glad Harmony had Alexis. Alexis says she was grateful to have Harmony as a friend. She came along when Alexis really needed one. The tragedy is, Harmony knew how to fake being a good person very well. Willow says she doesn’t believe it was all fake, but Alexis says she guesses they’ll never know. Seems neither of them really knew her, did they?

Spencer’s phone dings, and he reads: Esme’s on her way back. He says, Esme or not, he can’t give up now. He puts the box on the bed, checks outside the door, and takes out one of the letters.

Josslyn asks, what’s wrong with Cameron? and he asks what she means. Trina says, he’s been acting weird, and Josslyn says, what Trina said. Esme made a sex tape of them, and showed it to the world. Trina says, and she may be going to prison for it, and Josslyn says, and Cameron wants to give Spencer his job back? Cameron says, that was a business decision, and Josslyn asks if hugging Esme was a business decision. He says he didn’t hug her; she hugged him. Josslyn says, that’s the second time she’s seen Esme with her arms wrapped around him. Learn how to dodge. He asks what she wants him to do; leap out of the away, or slide across the counter? Josslyn asks why he’s making excuses to comfort Esme, and Trina says, they need to chill. Arguing like this is what Esme wants. Josslyn says, Esme probably saw them heading over here, and ran like hell to beat them, so they could witness her hugging Cam. Trina asks Cameron to help them understand. She gets why he gave Spencer his job back… Josslyn says she doesn’t, and Trina says, but why is he supporting someone who ruined all of their lives, his included? He says he’s just trying to do the right thing, and Josslyn says, the right thing would be to stay as far away from Esme and Spencer as possible. Trina says, she has to go; homework. Josslyn hugs her, and Trina says, remember, play nice. Listen to each other. Don’t let Esme win. Trina leaves, and Josslyn asks if Cameron saw that. Why would he hurt Trina that way?

Outside, Trina makes a call. She needs their help. It’s important.

Ned says, sorry to keep Drew waiting, and Drew says, he’s on his way to meet Sam. They’re going to discuss Scout’s summer schedule. Ned asks if he has to rush out, and Drew says he does, but he wanted to put Ned’s mind at ease first. Ned says he thinks Drew knows what his concerns are, and Drew says, he believes he does, and like he said, his ELQ shares are going to revert back to him soon, and Valentin will no longer have the majority, but he’s still going to own a lot of shares. So their position is, to protect them from future takeovers, the best possible situation is for Aurora and ELQ to merge. That way, Valentin’s shares will be even more diluted. Ned asks what the leadership structure be in this new company, but Drew thinks they should wait for Michael to talk about this. Michael miraculously appears, and says, here he is. Talk about what? Ned says, they think merging ELQ and Aurora is the best strategy to keep ELQ in the family. Correct him if he’s wrong, but if that merger goes through, he’s out in the cold.

Nina says, she and Carly will always be in each other’s lives, but Sonny isn’t who they need to talk about right now. Carly says, she’s got that right, and Nina asks, how’s Willow? Carly says, she’s grieving, and heartbroken, and Nina says, please send her condolences, but Carly says, don’t do that. Don’t pretend to be concerned about Willow, when she just got done ranting that Willow is the reason Nina has to fight with their family. Nina says, she’s concerned about Wiley. Willow is Wiley’s mother, so therefore, she’s concerned about Willow. Carly says, fortunately, Wiley is too young to understand what’s going on, and Nina asks, did they tell him that his grandmother died; that Grandma Harmony is gone? Carly says, if they tell him, it will be up to Willow and Michael, and Nina says, she understands that, but she doesn’t want that little boy to feel he was abandoned by his grandmother. She doesn’t think it’s fair to keep it from him. Carly asks if she’s kidding. Wiley is too young to process that kind of information. Kind of like when Nina told him Willow wasn’t his real mommy. How you hand someone that information can do more harm than good. Nina says, lies can do harm too, and Carly says, Nina’s sure did. Nina says, whether Wiley knows about his grandmother dying or not, he lost her. She is no longer in his life. Is it really fair for that little boy to lose another grandmother too? Carly says, Nina’s not doing this for Wiley; she’s doing it for herself. Because she can’t see past her own selfishness to do what’s best for him.

Spencer reads a letter from Maggie, and Esme peeks around the door.

Josslyn tells Cameron, Trina is going to be tried for a felony. One Esme set her up for, blowing up their lives in the process. It’s them versus her. He says, the last thing he wants to do is hurt Josslyn or Trina, and she says, then what is he doing comforting the enemy? He says, he told her, it’s not like that, and she says she doesn’t care who hugged who, but he can’t be a literal shoulder for Esme to cry on, knowing who she is and what she’s done. He says, Esme came in looking for Spencer. He’s not here, and when he told her, she got all upset. What was he supposed to do? Josslyn says, walk away. Let her wallow in the misery she’s created. He says, he knows what Esme’s done, but he’s sorry. He can’t be that heartless. He’s not wired that way. She says, unlike her.

At the gallery, Ava asks Trina to tell her what’s going on. She said it was important. Trina says she just saw Esme at Kelly’s, crying crocodile tears on Cameron’s shoulder, and he was actually comforting her. Ava says, after everything that little demon has done, how dare he? and Trina tells her, he did say Esme just threw herself in his arms, and he froze. Ava says, it’s still a major violation of their friendship. She hopes Trina let him have it. Trina says, that’s what Esme would want, right? To drive a wedge between the three of them? Ava says, she’s smart; that’s a good point. Trina says, it just hurt so much to see Cameron and Esme like that. She’d never tell him not to be nice to someone. Ava says, why not? It’s Esme they’re talking about. Why should anyone be nice to her? Trina says, it’s like every time she sees Esme, Esme is rubbing it in her face that she’s ruining Trina’s life and getting away with it. Ava asks how often Trina sees Esme, and Trina says, she just came here the other night to see Spencer. Ava says, so Spencer is having little rendezvous in her gallery when he’s supposed to be making restitution? but Trina says, Spencer was surprised to see Esme, but don’t worry, she kicked Esme out. Ava says, good for her, and as for Cameron, she has every right to feel betrayed. Trina thanks Ava for having her back through all of this. She appreciates it. Ava says, of course (🍷), and Trina says, that’s why she needed to meet. That’s why she needs Ava’s help.

Michael tells Ned, they’re keeping their options open about leadership. It’s still in the early stages. Ned asks, realistically, how much will the merger actually dilute Valentin’s shares? Aurora and ELQ are hardly on the same scale. Drew says, they’re in the process of bulking up Aurora, so it will be a merger of equals as much as possible, and Ned says, it seems the two of them have given this a lot of thought for something that’s in the early stages. Drew says, since he and Michael both run Aurora, they’ve had more of an opportunity to discuss it, that’s all, and Ned asks if he shouldn’t read anything into the fact that he wasn’t part of any of these discussions.

Willow tells Alexis, Michael started to suspect something was up when there was no record of her birth certificate. When Harmony miraculously obtained a copy, she didn’t ask questions. Alexis says, when Willow lost her copy, Harmony came to her for help, and Willow says, wait. Does Alexis mean she’s known Harmony wasn’t her mother? Alexis says she has, and Willow asks, for how long? It’s okay. It doesn’t matter. Alexis says, except it does. Willow must be so angry. She should have said something. Willow says, of course (🍷) she’s angry, but as for Alexis telling her, it wasn’t her place. It was Harmony’s responsibility. Alexis says she tried to get Harmony to tell Willow several times, but Harmony was too afraid she’d lose Willow. Harmony told her that a woman at the commune in Colorado called Joan gave birth to Willow and disappeared. The leader gave Willow to Harmony and her father to raise. They were so worried Joan would come back, they left the commune. Willow asks if Alexis thinks any of the story is true.

Nina says she loves Wiley and deserves to be in his life, and Carly says, loving someone doesn’t entitle you to anything. Nina says, Wiley is her family, and despite Carly’s best efforts to discredit her, the judge is going to see the truth. Phyllis comes in and says, Carly… Nina… What a lovely surprise to see you both… together. Carly says, she and Nina are done. She came to see Phyllis. Phyllis suggests Carly join her at the bar while she tends to some business, and asks if Nina is sticking around. Nina says, she needs a minute, and goes in the back. Carly says, she didn’t come here to get into it with Nina, and Phyllis says she believes Carly. What does bring her by? Carly says, it’s been a couple weeks since the attempted robbery. She wanted to check and see how Phyllis was doing. Phyllis says she’s doing well. It’s kind of Carly to take an interest. Just so Carly knows, she’s always welcome here. Carly thanks her, and says she doesn’t expect Phyllis to choose between her and Nina; she knows Phyllis is always going to protect Nina. Phyllis says, the instinct never goes away. Nina was pregnant and in a coma. When someone is that helpless, it’s hard not to care. Carly says, and Phyllis got roped into Madeline’s lies. Lies that sent Nina on a path of destruction.

Trina tells Ava, proving her innocence in court isn’t going to cut it. She needs to prove Esme did this, and make her pay for it. Ava says, she’s in. What can she do? Trina says, Esme is obviously a master schemer. She blows up Ava’s car, and now she’s living with Ava. Ava says, don’t remind her, and Trina says, when it comes to scheming, clearly she’s out of her depth, but Ava isn’t. In fact, Ava is the only person she knows who could out-scheme Esme. No offense. Ava says, none taken. In fact, she’s flattered at Trina’s faith in her. Trina says, so tell her, what should she do?

Esme says, what hell is Spencer doing going through her personal things? She snatches the letter from him, and puts it back in the box. He says, he was looking for his sunglasses, and she says, in a shoebox? He says, while he was searching, he saw that box, and he thought it was strange that she kept shoes that were so out of season. She says, he thinks he knows her so well, and he says, doesn’t he? She asks if he was going to borrow dated heels, and he says he saw the letters from her nanny Maggie. Esme told him that she’d lost contact with her, so why does she have an entire box full of her letters?

Cameron says, Josslyn isn’t heartless. She has one of the biggest hearts of anyone he knows. It’s just that she can really hold a grudge. She says, only when people deserve it, like Esme. He says he’s angry with Esme too, and she says, really? Because he seems to be in a forgiving place with her. He says he hasn’t forgiven Esme for anything. It’s just that Josslyn’s anger is fierce, but it’s also proactive. She can’t look at Esme without wanting to start a fight. She says, her friends and family are the most important things in the world to her, so when someone hurts them, she can’t just forgive them. Is that so wrong? He says, no. He thinks it’s great. Her ride or die loyalty is one of the things he loves most about her. He’d like to think he’s just that loyal. He just doesn’t express it the same way.

Drew gives Ned his word, his and Michael’s proximity is the only reason they’ve had these discussions at all. Michael says, when it comes time to discuss leadership, Ned will be informed. Ned says, informed? Up until a few days ago, he was under the assumption that when they got ELQ back from Valentin, he’d be CEO. So if he’s to have a commensurate position in this new company, he’d like to be part of all the discussions. Michael agrees, and says, they’ll make sure Ned is, but it’s not that simple.

Alexis tells Willow, over time, Harmony’s story didn’t hold up. Then Brendon showed up, and she knows the rest. Willow says, there’s still so much they’re not sure about, and Alexis says, when Harmony first confided in her, she encouraged Harmony to tell Willow the truth. Willow asks why she didn’t, and Alexis says, she was worried Willow would never forgive her. That she was willing to kill to keep it a secret, let it suffice to say, their relationship meant a lot to her. Willow says, she’s been leaving room in her mind for the possibility none of this is true; that Harmony had some kind of break with reality. But now hearing Alexis talk about the trouble Harmony went through to hide the truth, it’s really sinking in. Harmony was lying to her for her whole life. She feels like she lost her mother twice, not to mention her father. Oh my God. My father. She wonders if he knew what Harmony did.  

Phyllis tells Carly, Madeline kept a lot of secrets. She wishes she’d been more discerning. Carly says she’s sure it gave Nina some comfort, knowing Phyllis was there when she brought her baby into the world, but Phyllis says she wasn’t there at the birth. By the time she got to work, the baby had been born. That’s when Madeline gave the baby to her to deliver the baby to her adoptive parents. Carly says, so Phyllis wasn’t there when Nelle was born. Does she know who was? Phyllis says she doesn’t. Why does Carly ask? Carly says, Nina is petitioning to visit Wiley, so Nelle has been on her mind lately. Phyllis says she didn’t know it at the time, but there was a huge inheritance at stake. That’s why Madeline gave Nina’s baby away and made sure it couldn’t be traced. Carly says, Phyllis is the only person who knew what was going on because Madeline roped her into it, and Phyllis says, the only silver lining is that Nina eventually found out the truth, even if it was too late. Carly says, and Nina blames her for it every chance she gets. Phyllis says she knows better than to think she can sway Carly, but just so Carly knows, she’s rooting for Nina to be able to know her grandson. Carly says she figured, and Nina comes back. Phyllis asks if she’s all right, and Nina says, she’s fine, but she’s going to go home. It’s going to be a rough few days, and she needs to get her head on straight.

Drew says, he’s not sure if they can offer Ned a position commensurate with CEO, and Ned says, he sees. Michael says, when this merger happens – Drew says, if it happens – 50% of the assets will be media based, and that’s not something ELQ has had much of a stake in. Drew says, they have plenty of time to work out the details. He’s sorry, but he has to get going. Ned says, of course (🍷). They’ll talk later. Drew tells Ned, trust him, he’s going to be happy. He leaves, and Michael says, he can tell Ned is uneasy with this, and Ned asks, what was his first clue? Can he be honest? Michael says, of course (🍷), and Ned says he’s sacrificed a lot for this company. He and Michael worked hard to regain control of ELQ from Valentin, and now they’re about to get ELQ back, and he feels like he’s being put out to pasture. Tell him the truth; is he?

Josslyn says she loves everything about Cameron. She’s lucky to have him as a boyfriend, and lucky he’s such a nice person, but Esme uses nice people, like with that hug. He says he just doesn’t think Esme ran all the way there so Josslyn could catch her, and Josslyn says, maybe not, but the way Esme touched Cameron’s shoulder as she was leaving, was her way of telling Josslyn that her boyfriend doesn’t mind if Esme touches him, and there’s nothing she can do about it. He says, that’s not how he sees it, and she says, how about Trina’s face before she left? Is being nice to Esme worth that? He says, he just thinks given some time, Trina will understand where he’s coming from.

Ava says, Trina’s mother would have her head if she knew Ava was advising her, and Trina says, if it were anyone else, maybe. But since it’s Esme, she thinks her mother would see it her way. Ava says, she hopes so. She does have one idea, but she doesn’t think Trina will like it. Trina says, try her, and Ava says, Esme is a jealous possessive psychopath, but the one good thing about Spencer is that he knows what a good person Trina is. He basically threw Esme over. He went after Trina. Take advantage of that jealousy and goad her into making a mistake, and trap her. Trina says, so Ava thinks she should make a play for Spencer, and Ava says, nothing overt, just when Esme can see; a little sigh there, and a little tear here, and oh no, nothing’s wrong. Before Trina knows it, Spencer’s arms will be around her, and Esme’s will be around Spencer’s throat. Trina says, Spencer is back with Esme. He’s not going to respond to her flirting with him, but Ava says, Spencer loves Trina’s attention. He’ll fall for it, and it will push Esme just far enough over the edge that she’ll lash out and incriminate herself. Trina says, it’s tempting, and Ava says, but? Trina says she doesn’t think she can take it that far. Ava says, Trina is in serious trouble here. Doesn’t she want to do what she can to avoid a trial? Trina says, there is something that can help; something she’s been keeping to herself. But before she tells Ava what it is, it’s a last resort. Ava says, understood. What is it?

Esme says she kept all of Maggie’s old letters. Congratulations. He found out her deep dark secret; she’s sentimental, but please don’t tell anybody. He says, no one would believe him, and she says, his turn. Why was he in her room violating her privacy when he’s supposed to be on a grocery run? He says, he blows off work all the time. She, on the other hand, told him she’d lost touch with Maggie before he met her. The letters indicate otherwise. She says she kept in touch with Maggie over the years, but why is she being interrogated when he’s going through her stuff? She thought they were rebuilding their relationship. He says, they are, but she says, he still doesn’t trust her. He says he feels like it’s the other way around. Lately, he’s been feeling like she doesn’t trust him. She says, of course (🍷) she does, even though he’s giving her plenty of reasons not to. He says, such as? and she says, going through her things. When he opened the shoebox, what exactly did he think he’d find? He says, he doesn’t know what he was looking for. He just feels he doesn’t know her as well as he thought. He thought he could find out what he didn’t know. She says, why not just ask her? They used to talk about everything. If they want to get back what they had, they need to be completely honest, transparent. He agrees, and suggests they start with this. He picks up the letter, and asks why Maggie wrote, no good can come from you having contact with your father.

Trina tells Ava, if she uses what she knows, there will be collateral damage. She doesn’t want anyone getting hurt except Esme. Ava says, so this secret weapon could set Trina free? but Trina says, it’s not a slam dunk, but it might be her best shot, and she’ll use it if she has to. She’d just rather not. Ava says, so she doesn’t want to flirt with Spencer, and doesn’t want to use this ace in the hole because someone might get hurt. Trina says she may be an even worse schemer than she thought. Ava says, she’s pretty terrible at it, but she’s proud of Trina. Trina asks why; it’s embarrassing. Ava says, Trina is a good person. She doesn’t go to Esme’s level, or hers. Trina protests, and Ava says she’s not ashamed of her level. She’s proud to be Trina’s go-to schemer. If Trina finds herself trapped into doing something she doesn’t want to, come to her, and they’ll figure out another way to get Esme. Trina thanks Ava, and says she’s so glad to have Ava in her corner.

Cameron says, they’re different people, and Josslyn says she thinks their differences have always made them stronger, as friends and as a couple. Cameron says, he loves everything that makes Josslyn her, and she says she feels the same way. Obviously, she doesn’t love the way he’s being nice to Esme; she doesn’t deserve it. He says, it’s less about being nice, and more about him not wanting to escalate things. She says, they’ll just agree to disagree, and he says, it’s not the first time, and won’t be the last. She says, this is about them resolving conflict, right? and he says, what else would it be? He has to get back to work, but they’re cool, right? She says, they’re fine, and they hug.

Michael says he understands Ned’s concern, and no one is trying to drive him out. Ned says, he senses a but, and Michael says, this merger is their best option to make sure their family maintains control of ELQ again. Ned says, objectively, and Michael says, nothing has been decided. They’re leaving the door open to all possibilities, and Ned will have an active part in the discussions on how to move forward. Try not to worry too much. Ned says, sure. Anything for the family.

Alexis tells Willow, she’s so sorry. Harmony never mentioned Willow’s father. She guesses they’ll never know. It’s late, and she should go. Willow thanks her for coming by and trying to make things better, and Alexis says, for whatever good it did. Does Willow have any idea what’s next for her? Willow says she needs answers. She needs to know where she came from, and who her biological parents are. The first step is getting that DNA test from the PCPD. Because bringing the truth to light is the only way to heal.

Nina thanks Phyllis, who says, of course (🍷). She’ll always have Nina’s back. Carly flashes back to Michael asking if the DNA test can wait, and Phyllis tells Nina to come tomorrow. Carly looks at Nina’s empty glass on the table, and Nina leaves. Phyllis goes in the back, and Carly looks around, takes a napkin, picks up the glass, and puts it in her bag. She turns, and Drew is right there.

Tomorrow, Laura thinks Nikolas is defending Esme; Spencer has something special for Esme; Martin says, Elizabeth believes she’s being haunted; Nina is prepared to go all the way; and Drew says he can’t be that guy for Carly.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey – The Reunion Part 2

When we last left, Joe walked off, saying, he quits. Now let’s try to make sense of a bunch of loud women all talking at once. I hate reunions.

Melissa says, Teresa is quick to put Joe #2 down, but Teresa insists she’s not doing that. In the back, Joe says, Teresa is not a sister, and Luis asks, what’s wrong? Joe asks if Luis heard that; he quits. Teresa says she’s not trying to Joe down, but Andy has to explain that what she said was demeaning, since she lives in her own upside-down personal world, where things are not what they are in this one. Teresa says, Joe is her baby brother, and she’s always kissed his ass. Andy suggests she kiss it some more, and get him back on stage. In the back, Joe #2 tells Joe #3 that his sister is accusing him of getting involved with the women; he doesn’t want to get involved with anybody. He quits. Jennifer says, Joe #2 has to deal with the wrath like her husband did. Huh? Teresa reluctantly trudges backstage, and again says, she’s not putting Joe down. Joe says, if Luis goes out there, he’s a bitch, but Teresa says, it’s not the same. Luis has to defend himself. Joe asks if that’s not for her, and she says it is. He says, then Luis is a bitch. On stage, Melissa says, Luis is fighting with Marge, so what’s the deal? Marge says she doesn’t get it either. Teresa tells Joe, because Marge was talking about Luis, it’s going to be addressed. Joe tells Luis if he gets involved, he won’t be a man, and Teresa says, Luis is the only one dealing with Housewives drama, possibly contradicting several other things she’s said. Jackie says she can only seem to talk to Jennifer when Teresa isn’t around, and she wants to be able to move forward. Andy says he hears screaming, so he’s going to check. Melissa says she’s sick of the arguing.

Teresa tells Joe #2 that she wishes he’d get involved, and tell Marge to STFU. And he should slap Joe #3 upside the head. Andy comes back, and Joe says he doesn’t want to be called names. Andy says, they’ve been living their lives on TV, and he’s trying get ratings resolution. Jackie tells Jennifer that when Teresa wants her to do bad stuff, just don’t. Marge says she’s disappointed that friendship with Teresa is a dictatorship. If something is in a public forum, address it, and it goes away. Still in the back, Andy says, Teresa complained that Joe #2 was in the women’s business, and again she suggests Joe tell Marge, STFU. Joe says, he told Luis to talk about the allegations. If he’s not embarrassed, talk about it, and it will shut everyone up. Teresa says, Luis doesn’t owe anyone anything, but Andy says, it’s out there. He’d be asking the questions whether Marge had brought it up or not. Teresa says she’s fine with that, but Marge is supposed to be her friend. Melissa joins them, and tells Joe not to let Teresa piss him off. Be a family. Enough. It’s ridiculous. She speaks for us all. Teresa says she never put Joe down, but Joe says, she just did, twice. Andy says, Joe is telling her how he feels, so she should listen. Joe says he wants to have a relationship with his sister and loves her, but she’s said some nasty things. Teresa says, sorry, and Andy asks Joe to come back later. Joe says he doesn’t want to argue, and Andy tells him to have a drink and take a break. Teresa still won’t shut up, and Luis tells her to stop. She says she did apologize. Because sorry is enough.    

Andy comes back, and Dolores says, he’s been dealing a long time with this family. She has new boyfriend Paulie on the phone – Paulie from Dublin, Ireland. Is this a nickname they gave him for the show? I can’t imagine there are many Paulies in Ireland. Andy tells Paulie that Dolores is a precious commodity. BTW, we don’t get to see him. That’s for next season.

Andy welcomes us back like we went somewhere, and says, everyone rooted for Dolores to find her happily ever after. She’s been searching for the perfect house and the perfect man, and this season left us wondering if her life will always be under construction. We flash back to Dolores’s season highlights, including her break-up with David, and her mom’s bypass. Andy asks how her mom is, and Dolores says, she’s a lot better. She had no life outside of her kids, and taking care of herself is hard for her. He asks if Frank is still living with the kids, but Frank is now living with David. In the house Dolores built with David. Dolores says, Frank is in between living situations, and she’s living in her house. Her townhouse was sold, and she has a boyfriend now. Andy asks how long they’ve been dating, and she says they started going out at the end of the summer. We find out everyone has met him, and Teresa seems to get really annoyed because Marge knows him better than she does. Andy asks how Paulie feels about Dolores’s unusual relationship with her ex, and she says he’s friendly with his own ex. She’s met her, and she’s lovely. Andy suggests she be set up with Frank, and Dolores thinks that would be amazing. He says, rumor has it, David is dating an ex of Luis’s, and Teresa says, Luis was dating her before they met, but she’s not one of the crazy exes. Dolores says, the day Luis met Teresa, he never called her again. A viewer asks what Dolores learned about her relationships with Frank and David, and she says, there’s life after Frank, and she spent too long with David. She explains that once she cares about someone, it takes a lot for her to walk away, but when she does walk away, she’s done. A woman after my own heart. He asks where Paulie’s relationship with the camera is, and Dolores says, nobody wants to walk in and get destroyed. Teresa says, no one gets destroyed unless people destroy them, like Dolores was referring to spontaneous combustion. Andy asks if there are going to be wedding bells, and Dolores says, everything is there that she likes and wants, but you never know. Andy seems to take this as Dolores will have a rock on her hand by the next Reunion, but I took it just the opposite. Like she might want to see what else is out there.

We went down Memory Lane with everybody’s kids. Jackie talks about her kids going to camp, and Andy says, Jennifer criticized Marge for sending her kids to camp. Jennifer tries to save herself by saying, they all have their own version of motherhood, and Marge says, it’s good for socialization. Jennifer says she doesn’t even let her kids go on sleepovers, and I kind of feel sorry for them. We find out Dolores’s daughter Gabby is dating a guy, but not seriously because of her work, and Frank Jr. is single. Melissa still hasn’t had the sex talk with her kids, but Antonia’s eyerolling is getting a little better; she’s coming out of it. He asks about Marge’s strained relationship with her kids, and she says, between her and Joe #3, they have six kids, and only one relationship is strained. There’s a short argument about Marge saying kids are resilient, which she realizes came off as insensitive. Andy shows a photo from Gia’s 21st birthday on a party yacht, and we find out Gia is still dating the same guy. Andy mentions that Gia had been skeptical about Luis, but Teresa says, it’s all good now, and Gia only felt that way because of the stuff Marge put out there. Andy says, it was already out there; he knew about it. Jennifer – who continues to Jensplain everything – says, his exes were bitter. Teresa says, it’s because he’s dating her, and gets up. She spins around, saying, mirror, mirror, on the wall, she’s the fairest of them all. Marge says, wow, which is about all you can say, and Teresa says, if he’d been dating Marge, this wouldn’t have happened. Marge says Teresa is so pompous, but no one has a dictionary so Teresa probably thinks it’s a compliment. Andy says, this is more exhausting than normal.

We flash back to Jackie’s private struggle with food, and Andy asks where she is in recovery. She says she’s pretty far along, and eating normally, so she’s out of the danger zone with her health. She’s trying to come to terms with living in a different body, and got rid of her measuring spoons. She’s still working on calorie counting. Andy says, Evan was great with his love and support, and Jackie says, she’s told him not to offer too much help. They’re going on vacation, and she didn’t even think about not eating meals to make up for it. Andy asks if anyone noticed Jackie’s food issues, and Melissa says she would notice Jackie ate less, or she say she ate before she got there. Jackie says, she gave herself two meals a week to eat in front of people, and Andy asks why it was scary for her to bring in Evan. She says, it was embarrassing. No one wants to admit they use spoons to measure their food. She tears up, and I’m guessing it was more than just a spoon issue. She says she wants to get rid of the shame, but she’s terrified of gaining weight. When she was overweight, it was a hard time in her life, and she decided she’d do anything to stay thin. But it became harder as she got older (tell me about it), and she had to starve herself. Marge says, Jackie is brave and strong. She’s done so much work on it, not just physically, but with her emotions around food. A viewer asks if it was frustrating for Jackie when Teresa fat-shamed Marge, and Teresa says she’s sorry about her comment that Marge never misses a meal. However, her leggings are structured to make your ass look good. Nothing like a little marketing with the shade. She says, Marge ruined her night, but Marge says, Teresa ruined her own night. They say, no, you, about 400 times, while Andy tells them to knock it off. Teresa then changes the topic to Marge being a digger. Marge says she doesn’t have to dig; it’s on the internet. Teresa doubles back, and insists she wasn’t fat-shaming Marge, and tells Marge to STFU. Please. For the love of all that’s holy. Get this woman a thesaurus. Although she’d probably think it was some kind of dinosaur.

A viewer wonders if Jennifer getting plastic surgery is sending the wrong message about body positivity, but Jennifer doesn’t think what she’s had done is excessive. I actually don’t either. Andy says, Marge’s allegations took things to the breaking point with her and Jennifer, and asks if Bill was more mad at Jennifer for not denying the affair, or that he had to deal with it. She says, he wasn’t mad, which I totally believe, since Bill shows very little emotion. She did all the talking, as usual, and he was highly embarrassed. He knows no words can justify what he did. A viewer points out that both Jennifer and her mom deflect from what Bill did, and instead focus on Marge bringing it up. Which is true. It’s that old-school boys-will-be-boys mentality that went out with Flip Wilson doing drag. Jennifer says she forgave them both. It’s a process, and you don’t jump to it. No one would have known if Marge hadn’t said anything. Marge says, people knew. When it’s in an office, people know. Andy says, the lesson that’s played out for the 16 years Real Housewives has been on the air is, if you have something to hide, don’t go on a reality show. Jennifer says, they did discuss it beforehand, but she wasn’t going to forego something she wanted for a mistake Bill made. Bill said, if it came up, they could deny it, and she agreed to appease him. Part of her thinks it made her stronger, and they’re in a better place, but she hadn’t wanted it on TV because of her kids. Andy asks how the kids are dealing with it, and Jennifer says, there was initial shock, but children learn by example. If mommy is okay, then they’re all okay. Andy says, Melissa has been vocal in saying, infidelity is more complicated than just leaving. How would she handle it? Melissa says, possibly the same way. If Joe #2 made a mistake, she can’t say she wouldn’t forgive him. Andy asks, who would find infidelity a deal breaker? and Teresa and Jackie raise their hands. Although it’s possible Teresa doesn’t know what the word infidelity means. Teresa says, to each their own, since she read it on a wine glass. She commends Jennifer, but it’s between Jennifer and her husband. Jackie says she’d always think about it, and wouldn’t be able to trust him. A viewer says, Jennifer has been calling Melissa fake on social media, and Melissa says, it started with Dolores, but she’s the fake one this year. Jennifer started this sh*t by calling her and Joe #2 crooked. Jennifer pulls out – from where I don’t know – several social media posts, blown up and put on poster board. Andy says, it’s like a TED Talk, and Jennifer explains each one, as she shows it to the women they way you’d show a picture book to a group of children. She says, crooked never would have been said if Melissa hadn’t started it. It was the day after she’d gotten her nose done, and she was attacked. Andy says, it wasn’t about her face, and Melissa says, Jennifer wants them to feel sorry for her getting elective surgery. She tells Jennifer that she’d been watching the Reunion, and saw Jennifer rolling her eyes, and how she kept coming between her and Teresa. We flash back to that, and Melissa says, Jennifer called her relationship with Teresa fake. Teresa didn’t care, and she got annoyed.

Andy asks Marge how Jennifer is a hypocrite, and Marge says, Jennifer blames women for men’s behavior. (Back to that old-school thinking again.) Melissa says, when you live in a glass house, why hammer Marge with it? and Jennifer says, Marge was bragging about how Joe #3 had to wash her stench off himself so his wife wouldn’t smell her. Marge says, she was cracking a joke, and we flash back to that. Not only is it taken out of context, Marge said it a whole different way. A viewer says Marge needs to own her behavior about insulting Jennifer, and we flash back to the Marge’s lipliner comment a million years ago, and Marge suggesting Jennifer’s sister-in-law was a mail order bride. Jennifer says, the mail order comment was insensitive, and Marge says, not compared to slut, pig, and whore, which Jennifer has called her. Another viewer asks why Jennifer blamed the woman when Bill had an affair. Jennifer says she didn’t, and Marge says, she got the woman fired. Bill can go one to an illustrious career, but she can’t. Jennifer says, she’d do it again, and Melissa says, she gets hating the other girl. Marge says, she and Jennifer could have bonded, but Jennifer says, Marge wasn’t her friend. Marge says, she couldn’t be. They genuinely made up, and then Jennifer trash talked her on the aftershow. We see a clip of Jennifer talking smack about Marge to Teresa, of all people, saying Marge was very vocal about cheating, and using the word stench again. Teresa tells Marge to STFU, and then it gets to that point that I hate the most, with them all yelling, so you can’t understand anybody. Andy gets up, and says, they’re all talking – so shut up!

Next time, this horror show reaches its dramatic conclusion. The men join the fray, and Luis is grilled by Andy.

🖥 Netflix and Lukewarm…

Tomorrow, as always, there will be soap, but the new season of RHOBH begins as well. Until then, stay safe, stay exploring new ideas, and stay remembering, bringing the truth to light is the only way to heal.

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May 6, 2022 – Nina Declares War, Memories, Congrats, Nominations, Choosing Sides, Weigh-In, Blacklisted, Off-Road Rage, Disrespect, Men Of the North, Five Solid Quotes & Told Me

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

General Hospital

On the phone, Sonny tells Brick that he got the latest report on the west coast competition, while I try to figure out what on earth is that sculpture or taxidermy or both in his office. What is that??? There’s knock at the door, and Frank brings in Dex. Sonny tells Brick, something just came up, but he’ll get the report to him. He says, Dex doesn’t waste any time; he just saw Dex this morning. Dex says, Sonny told him there might be more work for him, so why wait? Sonny tells Frank that he can go, and Dex says he brought his resumé. Sonny takes it, and tears it up.

In an exam room, Brando wonders, where’s TJ? and tells Sasha, they should have the results of the CT scan by now. She says, maybe he got caught up with another patient. She’s sure the CT will be fine. All she has is a headache and some jangled nerves. They shouldn’t even have bothered him. Brando says, she had a major shock last night. He’s tracking TJ down. He leaves, and Sasha’s hand shakes as she holds a cup of water. TJ comes in, and says he’s sorry it took so long; there’s a back-up in radiology. Her CT looked fine, but does she want something for the headaches?

At the MetroCourt Garden, Gladys looks at the memory card, and flashes back to Sasha trying to escape the photographer. Valentin asks if he can be of some assistance.

Curtis sees Jordan at the hospital and asks if she’s okay. She says she’s fine; she passed her latest check-up with flying colors. He asks, what’s with the concerned expression? and she says she’s following up on the Harmony Miller case. What about him? He says he was hoping to speak with TJ, but he’s been working these 24 hour shifts, and it’s been hard to get ahold of him. Jordan tells him, one thing you can say about her son, he’s no slacker, and Curtis agrees. She asks what he wants to talk to TJ about… Sorry, none of her business. Old habits die hard.

Nina peeks in the window of the nail salon, then goes inside. The receptionist asks if she can help, but Nina says she sees who she’s looking for. She whips the towel off of Scotty’s face, and asks the technician to give them a second. He says, if Nina is looking for a manicure, Veronica is her girl, but if she’s looking for her attorney, he’s busy. She says, too bad. She needs his full and complete attention, and she needs it now.

Willow says, that’s not true, and Dante says, he’s sorry, but the evidence they have that says she’s not Harmony’s biological daughter is from Dr. Byrne’s notes; what’s left of them anyway. Michael says, what’s left? and Carly says, Harmony burned most of them. She found the remaining sheets in a folder Harmony missed. Dante says, what they have are partial notes from Dr. Byrne’s therapy sessions with Harmony, and Michael says, if it’s only a partial record, maybe he misunderstood Dr. Byrne’s notes. Carly says, Harmony said Willow wasn’t her biological daughter, and Michael says, that would explain why she attacked Carly and Alexis. So no one else would know the truth. Dante says he’s sorry. He knows Willow has questions, and the PCPD will do their best to give her answers. Willow says, it’s a lie.

Sonny says he can’t rely on resumés. Chet already said all kinds of nice things about Dex, and he already knows Dex can handle himself by the way he handled those fighters that were supposed to be sparring, but ended up fighting. Dex asks if that means he has a job, but Sonny says he has to get to know Dex better before he decides if Dex is the right fit for one of his businesses. Dex says, coffee, import/export, and Sonny says, the most important thing is trust, especially in his business. He has to know if he can trust Dex. If that’s a problem, they stop right now. I’m starting to think Sonny really does deal in coffee, since we don’t see him deal in anything else really.

TJ tells Sasha, they’ll start with an over the counter, non-habit forming medication, and that should take care of the headaches. If it doesn’t work, he’ll prescribe something stronger. Brando walks in, and looks at the prescription in Sasha’s hand.

Gladys says, it’s been a while, and Valentin says, it has, sitting down. He says, he was about to leave, when he saw her sitting there staring at that memory card. He takes it out of her hand, and slides her laptop over. He asks if she wants him to open the files, but she says she can handle it. He says, what have we here? He looks at a picture of Sasha, and says, it’s the Face of Deception.

Jordan says, if she sees TJ, she’ll tell him that Curtis is looking for him. He says, wait. It’s about Marshall. She says, what about him? and he says, TJ likes the guy, and wants to know his grandfather. She says, TJ has a big heart, and he’s very forgiving. Marshall’s absence for all these years hasn’t hurt him the way it has Curtis. He says, still, there are some things TJ’s entitled to know, and she says, such as? He says, such as who and what Marshall really is.

Scotty tells Nina, for cryin’ out loud, get lost, but she says she’s not getting lost. He’s supposed to be preparing to help her fight to be in her grandson’s life, not getting a manicure. He says, judges like well-manicured lawyers. Not to mention, her Aunt Liesl likes it when his nails are clipped and polished, and ready for action. She says, the state of his cuticles isn’t a high priority right now, since she got an advance copy of the five-part series The Invader is going to run. He says he got it too, and she asks why he’s so calm. They’re trying to sabotage her, even before she sets foot in a courtroom. He says, who’s they? and she says, Michael and Willow, who else?

Michael tells Willow, it’s a lot to process. Dante can come back later. She says, Neil Byrne? He lost his medical license. He was a drug addict. Who’s to say he didn’t make up lies about her mother to feed his own fantasy; blaming her for an imaginary adoption? The man was obviously delusional. Dante tells her, as he said, the PCPD is not going to accept anything without further proof, but she has to ask herself, why would  Harmony kill her psychiatrist and his brother if not to keep her secret protected? Willow says she doesn’t know, but she does know her mother loved her. Maybe she wasn’t the best mom, but she loved Willow as only a mother can love her child, especially now, before she… Michael says, his mother told them Harmony admitted the truth to her; she wouldn’t lie. Carly sits with them, and tells Willow that Harmony said it to her again; to her and Alexis at Ring-Around-the-Rosie Point. That’s why she attacked them. She was so desperate to keep her secret, and when it started coming out, she just lost it. Michael says, maybe that’s what drove Harmony to the middle of the road without looking. She had hopes of finding Willow, telling Willow what she did, and seeking forgiveness. Nice move on Michael’s part, since that will probably make Willow feel guilty. Willow says, that’s what Carly was talking about in the chapel, and Carly says, she wanted to give Willow a little time. That’s why she didn’t tell Willow last night; she didn’t tell Michael either. Willow says she didn’t lose her mother last night. Harmony was never her mother in the first place. Wow. She got past denial quickly.

Dex says, Chet warned him that Sonny might tear the resumé up. He said Sonny plays by his own rules. Sonny says, Dex brought the resumé anyway, and Dex says, he’d rather be overprepared than show up lacking. Sonny says he likes Dex’s philosophy. If – and that’s a big if – he has room for Dex in one of his businesses, he needs to know Dex can take orders and follow them. No going rogue, and never think he knows better than Sonny. Are they clear? Dex says, crystal. He just needs a chance to prove himself. Sonny asks what Dex thinks they’re doing. He knows Dex is tough; Dex already proved that this morning. But tough can only get you so far. Smart is the better way.

Brando asks if Sasha is okay, and TJ says, the CT didn’t show any serious injury, but here’s no need for Sasha to live with residual pain. He recommended a painkiller. Sasha says, over the counter, not habit forming, and Brando thanks TJ. TJ says, anytime, and Sasha says she’d love to freshen up before she goes to work as the Face of Deception. She thanks TJ, and he leaves. Brando says, pick her up later? and she says, of course (🍷). He leaves, and she dumps her bag out on the counter. The photographer walks in, and she asks what the hell he’s doing here. He says he saw her doctor and husband leave, and thought he should check up on her. Missing something? He knows just how she feels.

Valentin says he didn’t think Sasha was capable of taking a bad picture, and Gladys says, it’s not Sasha. It’s the paparazzo who wouldn’t leave her alone. He asks how she got her hands on his photos, and she says, how does he think? He says, these were taken last night; he assumes before Harmony got hit with Sasha’s car. Gladys says, it was an accident, and he says he knows that, and she knows that, but in the wrong hands, these photos tell a decidedly different story. He shows her the photo where Sasha is picking up her pills.

Jordan says she thought Curtis made peace with Marshall’s past, but he says, easier said than done. After she refused to dig up his father’s sealed arrest records… She says she gave him a good reason for that, and he says, he understood. He wasn’t happy about it, but he realized he was putting her in an impossible situation. She says, so he found someone else to help, and he says, certain information came his way. She asks, what kind? and he says, the kind she wouldn’t release to him. She asks how he managed that when she said no.

Scotty says, Nina’s case will be decided in court, not on the pages of The Invader. So he suggests she chill out and get herself a manicure. She says, the byline belongs to Grant Smoltz, and he’s painting her to be this vengeful homewrecking vixen out to get Wiley’s other grandmother, Saint Carly. He says, there’s nothing he can do about Schmaltz and his slander, because everything he said was public record. She asks if he doesn’t think the judge is going to read that, and deny her petition for visitation. Out of the two grandmothers, who does Scotty think the judge is going to have more sympathy for? He says, there are two grandmothers involved, and one just died. Compared to Harmony, Nina is Mother Teresa. She asks what he’s thinking, and he says, Harmony Miller is the suspect in two murders. She just assaulted Carly and Alexis, and she’s dead. He’s sure Willow is all over the map right now, and so is Michael. Nina says, and…? and Scotty says, they go to Michael and Willow’s barracuda lawyer, and say it will behoove them to drop this whole Invader thing; they go to court, and let the judge decide whose behavior is better, Nina’s or a double murderer’s. Diane has walked in, and says, nice try, but on behalf of her clients, they’ll see them in court.

Willow says, it makes a scary kind of sense; it explains so much. Harmony isn’t her biological mother. Is that why Harmony couldn’t find her birth certificate; there’s no official record? Dante says, according to Alexis, that birth certificate never did exist. The one Willow got from Harmony was forged. Carly says, when Willow was a baby, Harmony took her from someone else, and claimed Willow as her own. Willow says, she was kidnapped? Oh my God. What else doesn’t she know? Michael asks if she wants a break, but she says, they can’t stop now. Everything she ever thought about her childhood is a lie, and she has to know the truth.

Dex tells Sonny, he never went to college, but he served two tours. He’s seen combat, and can handle himself under pressure when everything’s on the line. Sonny says, he appreciates the ability to handle trouble, but doesn’t want his employees looking for trouble. Dex says he kept his nose clean at the gym, and only mixed it up when he had to, and Sonny says, Chet told him. Dex says, if you keep your cool, you don’t have to mix it up. If there’s no choice, he acts quickly, and makes sure he’s the last man standing. Sonny says he likes Dex’s attitude, but attitude will only get you so far. Sooner or later, you have to back it up.

Sasha says, get out, and the photographer asks if she’s going to scream for help, or scream for one of those pills she was going to pop before he took her picture? She says, those pills are for migraines, like the one he gave her when he wouldn’t leave her alone. He says, those capsules are distinctive, and they’re not for migraines. They’re not pillow mints either. She says, if he hadn’t chased after her, she… He says, she wouldn’t have turned Harmony Miller into roadkill? She says, he’s disgusting. She hadn’t taken anything. He says, only because he surprised her. Far be it for him to spoil the Face of Deception. He just wants his memory card. Those pictures are his bread and butter. She says, hers too, and he says, then he’ll delete the ones he has of her and the pills. He’ll even forget what he saw. She asks how she’s supposed to believe him, and he says, believe this. He has connections. He can get what she needs. He sends her his number, and tells her to give him a call; sooner rather than later. It’ll be their little secret.

Gladys closes the laptop, and tells Valentin, her daughter-in-law is grieving the loss of her baby. The doctor prescribed some medication to help her cope. He says she has his sympathies. The loss of her child is tragic, but Sasha has a public history of drug abuse, covered on Good Morning America no less. A photo with her and medication would cause red flags. She’s his business partner, the face of the company, and the brand ambassador, so she represents a huge part of his investment. Gladys says she couldn’t trust Sasha more if she were her own flesh and blood daughter. Now if he’ll excuse her… She goes to another table.

Jordan asks how Curtis got his hands on his father’s sealed arrest record, but then says, never mind. She won’t force him to tell her the truth, or compel him to lie; both are bad. He says she seems to care more about how he found out than what he found out, and she says, dammit. She cares about him.

Nina asks Diane to just listen, but Scotty tells her, quiet. He tells Diane, he knows her BFF’s roommate just died under mysterious circumstances… Diane says she thinks he means Alexis’s houseguest, not roommate, Harmony Miller. He says, aka Willow Tate’s mommy. If they want to play hardball, he’ll make sure the judge knows that one of the grandmas is a murderer. Diane tells him, knock himself out. Harmony Miller wasn’t biologically related to Wiley, therefore has no standing; therefore it’s a non-starter. She’s a little surprised at how fuzzy he is as counselor for the petitioner on this particular legal question. The only reason his client has any standing to bring a petition is because the biological grandmother, and the biological mother, convicted kidnapper and murderer Nelle Benson, is dead. But her clients are well within their rights to argue against the petition. And if Nina cares about this little boy like she says she does, she’ll drop the claim before The Invader article goes national.

Willow says, Carly was with her mother just before she died. Did Harmony tell her why she lied about Willow being her child? Carly flashes back to Harmony asking her to protect Willow because Nina’s love will smother her, and her promising Harmony that Willow will be okay. Willow says, please. Her whole life just became one big question mark. Did her mom… Did Harmony tell her anything?

Dex says he wouldn’t be here if he wasn’t ready to prove Sonny can trust him. Sonny says, Dex’s service is impressive, and he saw what Dex could do at the gym, but there are other factors he needs to consider. Dex says, if Sonny hires him, Sonny will what he brings. There’s a knock at the door, and Frank lets Brando in. Brando says, Sonny is having a meeting; he’ll wait outside. Sonny says, the meeting is over, and introduces Brando to Dex. He tells Frank that Dex is going to have an espresso at the bar; he’s going to wait. Dex thanks Sonny, saying he appreciates Sonny’s time. He leaves, and Sonny tells Brando, close the door. He says he heard about the accident; how’s Sasha? Brando says, emotionally, she’s fine, but emotionally, she just… She just began to deal with losing Liam and then this happened. Sonny says, it’s tough, but Brando’s helping her cope, right? Brando says he’s trying. Sasha thinks she has to be strong for him, and he can’t get through her defenses. That’s why he’s here. He hopes Sonny knows what to do.

Sasha joins Gladys, and says she thought they were going to meet at the office. It’s a little early for happy hour; they’re still on the clock. She sees the memory card in Gladys’s hand, and says, she still has it. Gladys says she was thinking of flushing it down the toilet. Sasha flashes back to flushing her pills down the toilet, and says, don’t. Gladys says, why not? and Sasha says, because the jerk wants it back. Gladys says she bets he does. Give her one good reason to say yes.

Jordan says, she cares about Curtis, but it’s not like she has feelings for him that way, like she did when they were married. She loves him, but… feel free to help her out of the hole she’s digging here. He says he gets it. She doesn’t want him to get so caught up in Marshall’s past that he crosses the line. She says, if it happened, she wouldn’t be able to look the other way, and he says he wouldn’t ask her to. She says, as long as they’re clear, and he says, they are. She asks if it was worth whatever price he paid to find out what he wanted to know about Marshall, when TJ comes along, and says, Marshall? What about him?  

Nina tells Diane that she’s only doing this because she cares about Wiley. She’s not going to allow Wiley’s parents to deprive him of someone who loves him, and who he loves, especially now that Harmony is gone. Scotty says he’ll put it simply. If they go ahead with Smoltz’s hatchet job, it’s open season on Harmony. Diane says, and make Willow yet another innocent victim of Harmony? By all means, be her guest. Nina says, Willow is hardly an innocent victim. She refuses to stand up to Michael over and over again, and would cut Nina out of Wiley’s life without batting an eyelash. Diane says, perhaps Nina’s attorney neglected to tell her this – no surprise – but Michael and Willow are Wiley’s parents, and it’s their legal obligation, not to mention their moral and sacred duty to do what’s in the best interest for that child; while Nina has a documented and provable history of emotional and mental instability. If she’d like to avoid further embarrassment and public humiliation, withdraw that claim. Nina says, let her make this perfectly clear. If Michael and Willow insist on dragging her through the mud, she’ll return the favor, and drag them right along with her.  

Willow asks if there’s something her mom told Carly before she died; something she should know. Carly says, she thinks Dante’s right. There are a lot of questions that need to be answered. Dante says he’d like Willow to take a DNA  test; that way, they can rule out any blood relation to Harmony. Michael says, that makes sense, but Willow’s been through the wringer. Can’t it wait for a while? Dante says, it can, but if they want answers, the sooner Willow takes it, the better. Willow says, Michael is right. She needs time to digest everything she’s learned. Dante says he’ll check in tomorrow. He’s sorry to be the bearer of bad news. He leaves, and Carly says she’s going to take off too. Michael asks if she’s going to be okay, and she hugs him, saying, yeah. It’s been a crazy day. Stay strong for Willow. She hugs Willow, and says, the answers will come when she’s ready. She told Harmony that she would protect Willow, and she will. She leaves, and Willow wonders, protect her from what?

Dex tells Frank that he recognizes Brando from the gym. He’s Mr. Corinthos’s nephew? Frank says, cousin, and Dex says, Mr. Corinthos is famous for his coffee and his loyalty. He admires both.

Brando apologizes for imposing, but Sonny says, Brando can always come to him. Lesson number one. He’s family, and his troubles are Sonny’s troubles. Brando says, and vice versa. What’s lesson number two? Sonny says, when you love someone, don’t wait for them to come to you. Sasha’s in pain. Let her know he’s not scared; he’s not looking for a way out. Brando says, you take the good and the bad, just like he said in his marriage vows, and Sonny says, absolutely. Putting her first, Brando can’t go wrong. She’s going to say she’s okay, and Brando has to trust that and respect her, but if there are any warning signs, do not ignore that. Brando says, he’ll make sure Sasha knows that if she falls, he’ll catch her. Sonny says, if he does that, he can’t go wrong.

Sasha tells Gladys, the memory card has all the photographer’s photos on it, not just hers. Maybe if they give it back, he’ll leave them alone. Gladys says, as long as she has this card in her hand, they’re in the driver’s seat… pardon the expression. Gladys glances at Valentin, and says, Sasha makes her son happy, and what makes him happy, makes her happy. So if there’s something else interfering with Brando’s happiness, Gladys will protect her. Which means Sasha can trust her with anything. I’m wondering why they don’t just erase the incriminating photos and give the card back. Duh.

Jordan hugs TJ, and says, as much as she’d love to stay and chat, his uncle has something he wants to talk to him about. When was the last time he slept? He looks tired. He says he was all set to go home, Britt okayed it, and they got slammed, so he stayed. She says she admires his dedication, but don’t forget to take care of himself. He tells her that Britt just said the same thing, and Molly is board, and she says she needs to get back to her own job. She hugs him again, and leaves, and TJ asks what Curtis was saying about Marshall. Curtis says he ran into Jordan by accident, but he wanted to talk to TJ about his grandfather. TJ says, Curtis saved him a trip. There’s something he wants to show him.  

Jordan waits for the elevator, when Dante comes out. He says he just came from seeing Willow. He tried to break the news to her gently. Jordan asks if she agreed to give him a DNA sample to prove she’s not Harmony’s biological daughter, and he says, no; he got pushback from Michael. She says she doesn’t blame him. Willow needs time to grieve and process. Maybe they’ll be more open to it tomorrow. In the meantime, she has a more pressing job for him. He asks, what’s more pressing than proving Harmony wasn’t Willow’s biological mother? and she says, finding out who was.

Scotty says, he’s sure it’s not going to come down to mutually shared destruction, will it? but Diane says, if Nina wants to fight to the bitter end, so be it. She’ll find a new salon. Nina says, wait. Wiley needs all of his family, now more than ever. She understands Willow’s whole world was shattered, but don’t punish that little boy because of Willow’s pain. Diane says, Nina seems to think depriving Wiley of her presence would be a punishment; the court may not agree. She leaves, and Scotty tells Nina not to let Diane get to her. Nina says, he’s right. She’s the barracuda, but whatever Michael is paying her to drive Nina out of Wiley’s life, he’s wasting his money. Scotty says, it sounds to him like it’s all-out war, and she says, it is. He says, good. Then she’s changed her mind. She says, about what? and he says, Sonny. She’s got to let him put Sonny on the stand.  

Michael says, it sounds like Harmony wanted his mom to protect Willow from the truth about all the lines she crossed. Willow says, Harmony was probably delirious; most end-of-life patients are. She couldn’t prevent the truth from coming out. But now that she knows Harmony wasn’t her birth mother… Nanny Melanie comes in with Wiley, who runs to Willow. Melanie says, someone misses his mommy, and Willow says, not half as much as his mommy misses him.

On the phone with Martin, Valentin says he was hoping Drew would wait before showing an interest in ELQ. Martin’s girlfriend promised him her vote to support him as CEO, but her vote only counts as a tiebreak, so he’s afraid his days are numbered. Carly approaches, and says, bad news? and Valentin says, just business; nothing life threatening. He heard about Harmony Miller’s incident. He’s glad Carly wasn’t harmed. She thanks him, and he says he imagines Willow is badly shaken. She sits down, and asks why he would care about that.  He says, she was his daughter’s third grade teacher, and after a rocky start, Willow was actually good for Charlotte. Carly says, that doesn’t surprise her; Willow’s a wonderful person. He says, who is now grieving her mother, and facing a prolonged court battle with Nina, but it doesn’t have to be that way. She says, Nina got to him, and he says, imagine if they got their priorities straight. Carly could lead the way by making peace with Nina.

Brando asks if Sonny’s learned any more about the attempted robbery at Charlie’s, but Sonny says, that’s not Brando’s concern. Take care of Sasha, and he’ll take care of everything else. He glances at Dex.

Sasha thanks Gladys for looking out for her, but doesn’t she think returning the memory card would be a gesture of good faith? Maybe one day he’ll return the favor. She’s got to get back to work, and so should Gladys. Gladys says, after she finishes her drink, and Sasha leaves.

TJ comes back with the clarinet case, and Curtis says, isn’t that…? TJ says, Marshall’s? He knows. He opens it, and hands Curtis the note, saying, this is from him too. Curtis reads: I wanted to leave you a gift, but all I have to offer is this gift of music. Like you said about surgery, it’s part of one great unfinished symphony. Your loving grandfather. TJ asks if Curtis knows what it means, and Curtis says, it means TJ’s grandfather left town because of him.

Dante says, before he can find Willow’s birth mother, he needs to know more about Harmony, and Jordan tells him to start digging into Harmony’s background before she moved to Port Charles. Somewhere out there a mother’s missing her daughter.

Nina tells Scotty, nothing has change. Leave Sonny out of it, but Michael is fair game. He says, only Michael? and she says, and Willow. Willow has the keys to unlocking the door that’s blocking her access to her grandson. What is the saying? When someone looks too good to be true… He says, they’re usually not, and she says, there must be something about Willow that they can uncover. She wants him to keep digging until he finds it.

Carly asks Valentin, what is it about Nina that makes otherwise rational men come to her defense? He asks when the hurting stops. When do they stop attacking one another, and get on with their lives? She says, he should ask Nina that question. She kept Sonny from his family for nine months, and then she slept with him. Now she’s petitioning the court for visitation with Carly’s grandson. He says, Wiley is Nina’s grandson as well, and from her perspective, Carly cost her a daughter, so why don’t they just end this?

Wiley asks why Willow is crying. Does she have a boo-boo? Willow says, they’re happy tears, because she’s sitting here with him and his daddy, the two most important men in her life. Michael says he thinks Annabelle II misses Wiley, and suggests he go back to the house with Melanie, and he and mommy will meet him there soon. Wiley leaves with Melanie, and Willow says, Wiley is lucky. He’s young, and barely knew his Grandma Harmony. Whatever pain he feels at not seeing her will heal. Michael takes her hand, and says, and hers? She says she doesn’t know. She just keeps asking the same question. If Harmony isn’t her birth mother, who is?

On Monday, TJ asks Curtis if it was worth losing his father; Cameron tells Spencer that he needs to know the hell he’s been catching is worth it; Nina tells Ava, this time it’s on her orders; and Esme intends to be happy.

🧼 Soap From the Past…

Just for fun.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/photos/five-things-that-happened-may-6-in-soap-history2/

🌹 Brava…

This girl deserves an Emmy. It took guts to walk away from acting to pursue her education, and her Trina is very much missed.

Sydney Mikyalya Reacts to Her Daytime Emmy Award Nomination!

🏆 For Outstanding Work…

The Daytime Emmy nominations.

https://tvline.com/lists/daytime-emmys-nominations-list-2022/

👏🏻 Kudos To Herself…

Crystal gives herself another pat on the back.

https://pagesix.com/2022/05/05/crystal-kung-minkoff-on-siding-with-erika-jaynes-alleged-victims/

💎 Weighty Opinions…

Maybe Crystal is supportive, but I have the feeling she’d go to the opening of an envelope.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1329680/rhobhs-sutton-crystal-weigh-in-on-erika-jaynes-disrespectful-behavior-amid-garcelle-feud

🍑 Sigh…

Far be it for me to say how she feels, not having walked in her shoes, but it’s the timing. And this: She also curiously noted — despite saying minutes earlier that she had been blacklisted — that she had many opportunities to have her own show but that she never wanted one.

https://pagesix.com/2022/05/03/nene-leakes-claims-shes-lawsuit/

🚗 She Liked One Of My Tweets Once…

I’m sure Danielle is no prize, but this dude sounds like he’s short a few marbles. And for New Jersey, the both of them are parked perfectly.

https://pagesix.com/2022/05/05/danielle-staub-gets-into-fight-with-tiktoker-over-bad-parking/

🙋🏻‍♂️ Slam It…

I sometimes wonder how the rest of the family feels, since I think there’s like a million of them. Frankly, I think Melissa dodged a bullet, and Joe #2 should walk away from his mess of a sister. She’s nasty, she did it on purpose to be hurtful, disown the witch.

Joe Gorga Slams Teresa Giudice As “Disrespectful” For Not Including Melissa Gorga In Her Upcoming Wedding

👑 The North Is Coming…

Wow. That’s quite a big guy throwdown.

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-northman-pits-alexander-skarsgard-against-game-of-thrones-mountain/

🧶 Quotes of the Week

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. – attributed to Edmund Burke

It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things. – Theodore Roosevelt

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

Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear. – Albert Camus

Don’t rush the brush. – Shaeeda’s mom, 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days

🚶🏽‍♀️ Walking On a Dream…

Since I won’t be here until it’s time to rehash the Dead, a very Happy Mother’s Day to mothers of all kinds – birth mothers, adoptive mothers, might-as-well-be-my mothers, mother figures, and of course, pet moms. May your special day be everything you want it to be. Until we Fear, stay safe, stay distinctive, and stay not waiting for someone you love to come to you if they’re in pain. Trust and respect them, but don’t ignore any warning signs.

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May 5, 2022 – Willow Learns Part Of the Secret, Out Of Harmony, a Break-Up, Positivity, Parallel Worlds, Dragon News & Cinco

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

At the gym, Chet thanks Sonny for the time off, and Sonny asks how the trip to the middle east went. Chet says, it was incredible. He wasn’t sure how he’d feel about being back in the country, but bringing the supplies to the non-profit and sharing his story with the other wounded vets gave him a sense of closure he didn’t realize he needed. Sonny says he’s glad Chet made the trip; he helped a lot of people. He’s also glad Chet’s back. Chet says he’s glad to be back. Turns out he has a lot more to look forward to now that he’s home.

Terry asks Elizabeth, what’s more date worthy; red or sparkly? Elizabeth asks if this is why Terry insisted she come with her to the nail salon; color consultation? Terry says, they needed a girl’s outing. Elizabeth has been working too much. Elizabeth says she’s trying to save up so Cameron can live in the dorms instead of semi-crashing with friends. Getting her nails done is a luxury she can’t afford. Terry says, no worries. It’s her treat, and hands Elizabeth the menu. Elizabeth says, normally she wouldn’t worry, but Terry never wants anyone to come with her to the nail salon. It’s her meditative time. Terry says, after meditating on it, she decided it’s time for a new tradition, and Elizabeth asks, what’s really going on? Terry says, you know, there’s paraffin treatments in there, and Elizabeth looks at her. Terry says, fine. She does have something to confess, but Elizabeth isn’t going to like it.

Britt gives TJ coffee, and says she heard it was a rough night. He says he lost his first patient, and she says, always tough. He says, she wasn’t exactly a stranger. Harmony Miller may have been bad news, but telling her daughter, so sorry, we did everything we could, was worse than he could have imagined. Britt asks if they did do everything he could, and he says, they did. She says, then he’s good, but he says, it doesn’t feel like it. She says, nothing prepares you for the first one.

Brook hugs Michael, and says she’s sorry about Willow’s mom. He says, he’ll tell her when she wakes up, and Brook tells Carly, she can’t even imagine. Carly says, it was rough[T1] , but she’s okay. Brook says she never had any doubts, and tells Wiley that she’ll see him later. Outside, her phone rings, and she says, it’s so good to hear his voice after the day she’s had, and it’s only noon. Chase asks if she’s all right, and she says, just too much reality. She needs a fantasy fix. They’re still on for the screening, right? He says, it’s May the 4th… and she asks if he forgot. He says he got the tickets ages ago, and has another commitment. She says, like what; a date? He says, yes, actually. He’s pretty sure her dad doesn’t let her watch PG movies. They’ll talk later. Violet holds up two tiaras, and says, pink or purple?

Michael tells Carly, Willow was so upset last night, he didn’t think she’d be able to sleep. She sat on the bed to take off her shoes, and when he turned around, she was asleep with all her clothes still on. Carly says, it’s a good thing Willow’s getting her rest. She’s going to need her strength for what’s to come.

Chet asks how his temporary replacement did, and Sonny says, he only met Dex for a minute, but he seems capable. Chet says, he took a chance on Dex because he’s a fellow vet, and he had experience in gym management. He just hopes he met Sonny’s expectations. Sonny says, the transition was seamless, and the staff has no complaints, and Chet says, as long as he wasn’t better at Chet’s job than he is. Sonny says, no chance of that, when Dante walks in. He shakes hands with Chet, and Sonny says, he’s here early. Dante says he left Sonny a message, and Sonny says, what’s up? Dante says, he hasn’t heard, and Chet leaves to go back to work. Sonny asks, what’s going on? and Dante says, Carly and Alexis were attacked last night.

Chase says, it’s so hard to choose, and Violet says, last time, he was pink. He says, that’s because he thought she preferred purple, and she says, she does, but when it’s on her head, she can’t see it. That’s why daddy usually picks purple. He says, speaking of which, her dad called, and said he’s so excited to see her tonight, and he blew her a big kiss. She says, Chase will have to call him back, so he can blow Finn a kiss back for her, and he says, or she could do it herself. She says, that’s true, and he says, you know what else is true? With her dad away, they can spend the whole day together. What does she want to do? She says, tea party, and he says, that’s an option. Or they could take a walk in the park, and see the ducks in the lake. She says, tea party, and he says, or they could go to the aquarium, and see the purple fish and all the sea creatures. She says, tea party, and he says, that’s three tea parties in less than 24 hours. She says, you can never have too many tea parties, and he says, noted.

Terry says, Elizabeth’s mani/pedi is actually being underwritten by a generous benefactor, one who’s concerned about the amount of stress she’s been under. Elizabeth thanks Terry for telling her, and says, now if Terry will excuse her, she’s going to kill Finn. Terry asks if she can wait until after she gets her nails done; Elizabeth needs this. Elizabeth says, one afternoon isn’t going to make her forget everything that’s been going on, and Terry asks, what exactly is everything? Elizabeth has been tired and irritable, and the fact Finn asked her to take Elizabeth on this little outing only confirms things are bigger than Elizabeth told her. Elizabeth says she can handle it, and Terry says, who done it then? Who slashed her dress and put her wedding ring in her locker? Who burned down Franco’s studio, took his portrait of her, and left it in her house? If Elizabeth is handling it, she must know this. Elizabeth says she doesn’t enjoy Terry when she’s like this, and Terry says, and yet, she should be used to it by now. Enough with the silence and pretense. Elizabeth is telling her everything, and don’t forget, she’s known Elizabeth longer than anyone, so don’t even think about holding back, because she’ll know.

Britt tells TJ, as much as she hates to say this, Harmony Miller is only the first of many. He says, of patients he’ll lose in the future; he can’t wait. She says, it may not be comforting, but it’s the truth. How is he doing? Amy runs up to Britt, and Britt asks if there’s something she can help with. Amy says she hopes so. She agreed to work a double-shift, but she’s not feeling well, so she was hoping… Britt asks if she checked with Epiphany, and Amy tells her, Epiphany said it was okay with her if it was okay with Britt. She just conducted her final patient rounds and the beds in the ER are at half-capacity. Britt says, go, and Amy jets, Britt saying, feel better. She asks TJ where they were, and he says, how he was doing. He did everything he could to save his patient, and still lost her, so he feels helpless, useless; it’s eating him up. Part of him wants to scream and throw his coffee against the wall. She says, he is a doctor and this is a hospital. There are plenty of fantastic places to scream. He can pick his favorite. He says he’ll try that, and thanks her.

Dante tells Sonny, Carly and Alexis are home and recovering, but they’re pretty rattled. Sonny asks where Harmony is now, and Dante says, she’s dead. Sonny asks, how? and Dante says, she tried to get away on foot and a car hit her. That’s all he can tell Sonny right now. Sonny says he has to call Carly, and Dante asks, what’s the matter? Sonny says, it’s just there was a time when Carly would have called him about this, or the hospital would have contacted him as next-of-kin. But now, in the eyes of the law, they’re not family anymore, so… Dante says, families aren’t made or broken with emergency contact information, but Sonny says, it’s family. There should always be trust and care. He’s always going to care about Carly the rest of his life, but now she doesn’t want anything to do with him.

Michael paces, and Carly says, keep it up and he’s going to wear a groove in the floor. He says, he’s still reeling about what happened. Willow was just starting to regain trust with Harmony, and now she gets to deal with this? Wiley asks, what about Grandma Harmony? and Carly asks what color he wants to color the car. He says, blue, and she says, blue it is, giving him a crayon. Get going. He colors, and she steps aside with Michael, and tells him that he’s going to have to watch it. He says he knows, but he doesn’t understand what led Harmony to do what she did at Round the Mulberry Bush Point, but the police are investigating, which means this is going to go public. She says, and the press is going to jump all over it, and he says, he’s managed to stall Aurora’s digital press, but he can’t control all media. Eventually, this is going to come out, and he doesn’t know how to protect Willow from the fallout.

Violet asks Princess Brandywine – aka Chase, wearing his tiara – how the scones are, and with an English accent, he says, I do believe, Princess Honeycutt, these are the finest scones I’ve had the good fortune to nibble on. Violet thanks him, and there’s a knock at the door. He says, whoever they are, he owes them. He opens the door to Brook, holding two light sabers. She says, may the fourth be with you, and laughs seeing his tiara. She asks if that’s a Jedi or Sith tiara, and Violet says, Uncle Chase is Princess Brandywine. He says, Lady Honeycutt speaks the truth; he is Princess Brandywine. Brook says, then call her Han Solo, because she arrived in the nick of time.

Elizabeth tells Terry, she and the boys are living apart, Aiden is discussing Ouija boards with Lucy Coe, and she can’t even escape this menace in a hotel room. And that brings them to now. Terry says, oh my God. She can’t believe Elizabeth has been dealing with all this. Elizabeth should have told her. Elizabeth says, the police are on the case, and Finn’s been very supportive. What else could Terry have done besides worry? Terry says, offer her support, someone to vent to, her home? Elizabeth says, Finn offered his home as well, but whatever this is, it followed her to the MetroCourt. She doesn’t want it following her to Terry’s home as well. Terry asks if she doesn’t mean whoever, but Elizabeth says, Aiden believes it’s Franco’s ghost. Terry asks if Elizabeth believes he’s right; that she’s being stalked by Franco’s ghost. Amy walks in, sees them, and turns around, but Elizabeth says, Amy.

Dante suggests Sonny reach out to Carly, and Sonny says, someone tries to kill Carly, and she doesn’t reach out to him; same with Michael? That sends a message. They don’t want anything to do with him. Dante says, maybe they’re just catching their breath. Last night was a crazy night. Alexis and Carly were still being treated when Harmony was brought in. They’re all still trying to pick up the pieces, and Michael was worried about Carly and Willow. Maybe he was too distracted to contact Sonny even if he thought of it; even if he wanted to. Sonny says, he doesn’t want to; it’s his choice. Dante asks if Sonny is taking care of himself, and Sonny says, of course (🍷) he is, and Dante says, Sonny lost his best friend, his wife, and now, a son. Sonny says, thanks for reminding him, and Dante says he’s not trying to remind Sonny, but he sees Sonny getting more isolated, and sometimes when that happens, Sonny is more vulnerable.

Michael says, there’s one thing he doesn’t understand, and Carly says, just one? They go farther away from Wiley, and he says, as crazy as what Harmony did at Road Rage Point, what pushed her that far? She seemed like she was in a good place, and rebuilding what she had with Willow. What she tried to do was so outrageous, guaranteed to fail. She must have known that. So why jeopardize her relationship with Willow? Carly says, and this little guy, indicating Wiley, and he says, exactly. She was obviously desperate, and he probably didn’t help that.

Sonny asks if Dante is saying he’s vulnerable, or his business is vulnerable. Dante says, he can’t speak to Sonny’s business, for obvious reasons. He’s just saying, as Sonny’s son, he’s concerned he’ll be drinking again and get off his meds. Sonny says, he’s not wrong, and he appreciates Dante’s concern, but he has a handle. Dante says, on the drinking or the meds? and Sonny says, both. Sonny gets up to punch the heavy bag, and Dante asks, what about being alone? Does he have that handled too? Sonny says Dante doesn’t have to worry about him, and Dante says, good enough. He’s got to run to the Quartermaines, and talk to Willow. Sonny says, they’ll talk later, and Dante leaves.

TJ tells Britt that he almost wishes he could compartmentalize his emotions, but she says, no Chief wants robots populating their staff. He says, she doesn’t want doctors lined up outside the call room, waiting to have a good cry, but she says, sounds pretty good to her. It wasn’t that long ago she had to deliver devastating news to new parents. He says, Brando and Sasha, and she says, feeling too much or too little both have their drawbacks, but given the choice, she’d prefer her medical professionals using their heart as well as their head. He says his favorite professor always said, good doctors come from good listening, and listening can’t be taught. She says, it’s also not billable. The trick is to combine compassion with efficient care. He says, she makes it sound easy, and she says, it’s not, but it’s doable. Tell her. What kind of doctor does he want to be?

Elizabeth invites Amy to join them, and Amy says, thanks, but she was just getting a manicure not a pedicure. Terry says she thought Amy was doing a double, and Amy says she was, but she wasn’t feeling well after last night. Terry asks if she was prescribed a cuticle trim, and Amy says she can find another salon. Elizabeth says, no. They can save the shop talk for when they get back to work, okay? Amy says, it’s not okay, and asks why Terry is picking on her lately. They’re not even at the hospital, and Terry is all up in her business. Terry says, because as far as she knows, Amy is supposed to be at the hospital, and Amy says, Dr. Ashford lost his first patient last night. She was working with him. They couldn’t save her. It got to her. Sorry. Terry says she’s sorry to hear that, but she has a job to do. Amy says, and she doesn’t like the way Terry’s doing it, and she’s probably not the only one. Terry says, which is why staff is given the opportunity to evaluate hospital leadership quarterly, and Amy says, she may forego that, and march straight to Monica. Terry says, knock herself out; they’re done. Elizabeth says, she understands why Amy is upset… Terry says, Amy’s entitled to her anger, and Amy says, oh thank you. Terry says, she’s also entitled to file a formal complaint with the board. What she’s not entitled to is to ruin Terry’s day off. Amy walks to a manicure station, and Elizabeth says, that definitely got her mind off of her problems.

Violet plays with a light saber, and Chase says, Brook is so his hero. Did she pick these up on the way over? She asks if he’s kidding. All the light sabers are gone by the end of April. Her dad actually got these for Rocco and Leo. He couldn’t go to Star Wars, so she brought Star Wars to him. He says he’s glad she remembered, and she says, of course (🍷) she remembered. He says, why of course (🍷)? and she says, it’s a very important day in this galaxy, and it’s important to him. Violet asks Chase to come swordfight with her, and Brook says, he heard the princess. She takes the tiara off of his head and puts it on her own. He tells Violet, these are called light sabers, and they’re the ancient and sacred weapon of the warriors known as the Jedi. He and Violet duel, while Brook watches, smiling.

Michael tells Carly, he was always so guarded with Harmony. Maybe if he’d been more accepting and been honest… Carly says, stop that. No one made Harmony do what she did. She made the choice to hurt people. There’s a knock at the door, and Michael opens it to Dante. Dante goes over to say hi to Wiley, and Carly asks if he’s here to see Willow. Dante says, if she’s resting, he can come back, but Willow comes down the stairs. Michael tells Wiley, mom’s awake; she could use a hug. Wiley hugs Willow, and Carly asks what they can do for Willow. Willows says, hugs help, and Carly says, then she’s next in line. She hugs Willow, and Wiley comes back for a three-way hug. Carly tells Willow that she’s so sorry, and says, she’ll take Wiley to the main house, and come back. She leaves with Wiley, and Michael asks how Willow is holding up. She says, last night was… He says, overwhelming, and Dante says he has more information, if she feels like she’s ready for it.

Chet brings Dex over to say goodbye to Sonny, since it’s his last day. Dex thanks Sonny for the opportunity, and says he hopes his work was satisfactory. Sonny says, if he ever needs a replacement for Chet, he’ll give Dex a call. What’s next for him? Dex says he’s not sure. Ideally, he’d like to stay in another capacity. Chet says he wishes he could offer Dex a permanent position, but they’re fully staffed, and Dex says, if something opens up, he’s happy to scrub floors, fix equipment, or wash towels. No job is too big or small. All he’s asking for is a chance.

Elizabeth asks, since when is there friction between Terry and Amy? and Terry says she had to call Amy out a few times. Nurse Driscoll thinks it’s personal, but it isn’t. She shouldn’t lose her temper; it’s unprofessional. And even worse, it causes frown lines. Elizabeth suggests they talk about something that makes Terry smile. Like her sweet lovah. Terry says, he is not her lovah. It’s not a secret; she just doesn’t want to jinx it. Elizabeth says, if not his name, give her something, and Terry says, he’s funny and handsome, a real gentlemen, and he looks great in a t-shirt. She met him a few months ago. They had a drink on Valentine’s, then he had to leave town. Elizabeth says, that’s not a good sign, but Terry says, they kept in touch, and my God, the man gives great text. Elizabeth says, sounds like Terry is in trouble, and Terry says, speaking of trouble, is Elizabeth going be okay at the hotel tonight? Elizabeth says she just forgot to latch the door; it won’t happen again. Terry asks if she at least called hotel security, and Elizabeth says, she called security, the police, nothing seems to help. Maybe nothing can. Terry says, the ghost theory? and Elizabeth says, Terry is a woman of science, and so is she, but at this point, she’s willing to try everything. Terry says, whatever eases her mind, and Elizabeth says, good, so Terry will go someplace with her later this week? Terry asks if she can be more specific, but Elizabeth says, Terry already trusts her. She doesn’t need to know. Terry says, unfortunately, that’s true, and Elizabeth says, right now, she needs to get back to work, and Terry needs to prep for her hot date.

Brook says, my word, Lady Honeycutt, this tea is delicious, and Violet says, well, thank you, Queen Marshmallow. Brook asks Chase to tell please her they can put something strong and real in these cups, and he says, now she knows his pain. Violet says, the tea is orange spice, daddy’s favorite, and Brook asks if her daddy is working today. Violet says, he had an emergency at the hospital. He’s saving lives. Brook says, he helps a lot of people, and Violet says, Uncle Chase helps a lot of people too. Brook says, the police certainly help a lot of people, and her Uncle Chase is one of the best, and Chase says, he misses it. Brook puts her hand on his, and says, it’s just a few more weeks. Violet notices the attraction between them, and giggles. Brook removes her hand, and asks if Violet heard that. Her Uncle Chase will be back to saving the galaxy soon. Just like Luke… Chase says, Skywalker? and she says, how could she forget? He says, too bad they’re not going to the movie tonight. She could use a refresher. She says, maybe they can have a private screening someday soon.

TJ tells Britt that he wants to be the kind of doctor people are happy to see again. He wants his patients to trust him, and know he’ll move heaven and earth for them. He wants to be a doctor who provides solace when healing is impossible. She asks how that’s going for him so far, and he says, he did all he could to save Harmony, but in breaking the news to Willow, every bit of his confidence and all his training went out the window, and he felt completely out of his depth. Britt says, congratulations. You’re still human. You can’t tell when the losses will hit. You can go a whole year without one, then have three in one hour. He says, damn, and she says, he may need to learn not to internalize every loss; that takes a toll. He asks what she suggests, and she says, self-care. She knows, it’s an overused, crunchy granola term these days, but the concept of putting on an oxygen mask first, you have to take care of you first. She knows it sounds selfish, but it’s the first step in helping others. He says, he’ll keep it in mind, but does she have any recommendations or suggestions for self-care? She says, find something that brings him peace. For some people it’s exercise, therapy, a hobby, or time with loved ones. He’s been here all night, right? While he’s worrying about Willow’s family, has he had time to check in on his own? How’s Molly after her mom was attacked? He says, she’s upset of course (🍷), but she’s Molly. Britt says she doesn’t know what that means, and he says, she’s not only holding it together, but she’s holding everyone together. Britt says, sounds rough; he’s had a rough night. Just say the word, and she has him covered. He says, she means…? and she says, he can go home. This is a time in the beginning of his career where he has to determine what matters most. Otherwise, he can count on having many more dark lonely nights of the soul. She goes to the desk, and he ponders this.

Dante says, officially, he’s here to update Willow on the investigation, and she says, and unofficially? He says, unofficially… when Carly comes back. She asks what she missed, but Michael says, they were just starting. Dante says, unofficially, he’s here as family, and Willow thanks him, but says, please, just tell her why her mother tried to kill Carly and Alexis. Carly says, at Alexis’s house, she found papers that implicated Harmony in a crime, and to stop her from exposing that crime, Harmony attacked and drugged her. Willow says she knows all that. What she doesn’t know is why. What was her mother trying to hide? Dante says, Harmony had killed before.

Violet thanks Chase and Brook for making her tea party a delightful occasion. She’s going to clean up. Don’t have fun without her. Violet leaves with the tea party things, and Brook says, Violet wanted to clean up by herself? She’ll never raise a kid half as well-mannered as her. Chase says, she’ll be a great mom; he’s seen her in action. He asks, how’s Leo? Is he feeling any better about his upcoming performance? She says, he’s still nervous, but Chase helped. He says, we helped. They make a great team. She says, but there’s only so much they can do. Drama therapy is helping, but stage fright is very real. He says, even if you’re not the one performing? Has she written any songs lately? She says, nope, and he tells her that she’s a gifted songwriter. She says she used to be. What if the new stuff isn’t… He says, there’s only one way to find out. He gets it. He hasn’t done his job in so long; what if he can’t remember how to do it? She says, he’s a pro. It’s like riding a bike. He straightens her tiara, and says, if she can have this much faith in him, why can’t she do it for herself?

Elizabeth and Terry stride into the hospital, and Elizabeth thanks Terry for their girl’s outing. Terry says, make sure she thanks Finn too, preferably before she kills him for being considerate of her feelings. He should know by now how much kindness annoys her. Elizabeth says, what’s wrong with that guy? and Terry says, let her know the day of their mystery appointment. Elizabeth says, let her know how her date goes, and gets in the elevator. Terry sees Britt going by, and follows. She asks if Britt knows Amy blew off her second shift for a manicure, and Britt says, she told Amy she could leave early, but a manicure? Good for her. Terry says, excuse me? and Britt says, Amy lost a patient last night. Terry says, it sucks that Amy had a rough night, but it doesn’t excuse the way Amy talked to her. Britt says, she’ll discuss it with Amy, and Terry says she was going to have Epiphany talk to her, but Britt says, she’d like to have a shot at it. Using the carrot instead of the stick; it’s a thing she’s trying. Terry says, let her know how it goes, and starts to leave, when Britt says, that’s not what she’s wearing on her date, is it?

Sonny says he appreciates Dex’s hustle, but they have no jobs right now. Dex says he thought it was worth a try. You only miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. Sonny says, good attitude, when Amy comes in, and Chet excuses himself, saying, family awaits. Sonny says, speaking of family, he has to make a call, but don’t be a stranger. Sonny steps away, and calls Carly. He says he heard about last night, and wanted to make sure she was okay. The guys sparring in the ring behind him get out of hand, and Dex steps in, telling them, knock it off. It’s not some back alley. Show some respect.

Dante tells Willow, the body of Brendon Byrne surfaced at Pier 54. They have evidence Harmony murdered him. Willow asks why her mother would kill Brendon Byrne. Did he have a connection to Dawn of Day or Shiloh? Dante says, the only connection they’re aware of is that he was Neil Byrne’s brother, who Harmony also murdered. Michael asks if Dante is saying Harmony murdered a man to conceal killing his brother, then tried to kill his mom and Alexis to cover it? Dante tells him, that’s what he’s saying, but Willow says, that can’t be right. Her mother had her faults, but she was kind and compassionate. She was not a murderer. Dante says, Harmony committed a crime years ago, and went to great lengths to hide it. Willow says, having to do with her past? and Dante says, her past, and Willow’s.

Terry asks how Britt knew she had a date, and Britt says, when she’s bored, she hacks into Terry’s personal calendar, emails, and browser history. She also just overheard Elizabeth. Terry says, if Britt must know, she’s going home to change, so thanks for asking. Britt says, not a fan of unsolicited advice? and Terry says, is anyone? Britt says, then Terry probably isn’t going to like what she has to say. Terry tells her, go on, and Britt says, forget about Amy, forget about the hospital, forget about everything and enjoy her date.

Dex gives the sparring guys the bum’s rush, as Chet watches. Amy says, Terry has it out for her, and Chet says he’s sure that’s not the case. She says, thanks for telling her that her feelings and perceptions aren’t valid. He’s a great brother. He says, she has a history of blowing things out of proportion, and she says, he was adopted. He says, no, she was, and she says, no, she wasn’t. He says, she and her boss are just going through a rough patch. They should just talk it out. She says he doesn’t know Terry; she’s completely unreasonable. He says he can’t imagine what that’s like, and she says, she can’t imagine talking it out; there’s no point. She’s just going to avoid Terry whenever possible.

Terry tells Britt, wait a second. She, of the caustic remarks, who freely judges the choices of others, is actually telling her to go out… Britt says, just enjoy herself, and Terry says, Britt is continually not as aggravating as she thought she’d be. Britt says, what a compliment. Get out. Terry leaves, and TJ tells Britt that she was right. Britt says, as usual. About what? He says he took her advice, and called Molly. She wants to cuddle on the couch, watch Star Wars, and eat vegan pizza. Britt says, sounds like a great way to recharge, and he says he’d like to take her up on her offer if that’s okay. She says, go, leave, be with his domestic partner. He says he just needs to tie up a few things, and she says she’ll hold down the fort. Enjoy that vegan pizza. Oh, and may the fourth be with him. He leaves, and she says, besides, it’s not like she has anyone waiting.

On the phone, Elizabeth speaks to Chelsea, saying, she was referred by Lucy Coe, and would like to schedule a session. She needs help explaining the unexplainable.

Britt tells Chase that she’ll start saying daily affirmations. She’s good enough. She’s strong enough. She will hit the first homerun in the opening game of the summer softball league. He says, in her dreams. Not even in her dreams. She says, the Deception team has something the PCPD doesn’t; a base stealer from Bensonhurst with a 350 batting average. Violet comes out and says, everything is put away, and Chase says he has an idea. If Leo is free, the four of them can go to Kelly’s for dinner. Brook says, Leo can practice his poem for Violet, and Chase says, and they can go back to rounding the bases… in terms of softball. Violet says they can bring the lightsabers, and Brook says, it’s a date. Violet repeats, it’s a date.

Dex apologizes to Sonny, and says, he gave those guys a talking to. They won’t be causing anymore trouble. Sonny says, Dex knows how to handle himself, and Dex says, he’s just doing his job… You know… Sonny says, there might be something he might have for Dex. Come by his office later, and they’ll talk about Dex’s future.

Willow says, the crime her mom committed was referenced in the papers Carly found? and Carly says, they were session notes from Dr. Byrne, who was apparently Harmony’s psychiatrist. In the notes, Dr. Byrne wrote that Harmony revealed a secret to him. Willow asks, what was the secret? and Dante says he’s going to stop Carly here. Before they go any further, he’s obligated to tell Willow that they’ve yet to verify the details. Having said that, they have no reason to doubt the voracity of the comments made by Dr. Byrne that Harmony confessed. Willow thanks him, and says she understands. Now will somebody please tell her? Dante says, Harmony is not her biological mother, and Carly flashes back to Harmony telling her that Willow’s twin is Nelle, and realizing Willow’s mother is Nina.

Tomorrow, Sasha asks what the hell someone is doing here; Jordan asks how Curtis managed that when she said no; Nina says she needs Scotty’s full and complete attention; and Willow asks if Harmony told Carly anything.  

💉 She Hates To Murder and Run, But…

It’s a shame her time in Port Charles got cut short, but she sure has some great footage for her demo reel.

Inga Cadranel Says Goodbye to GENERAL HOSPITAL

🦄 Checking For Flying Pigs and…

First Naomi Judd, now this. I am truly living in bizarro world.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1329748/general-hospitals-steve-burton-and-pregnant-wife-sheree-break-up-after-23-years

💎 No One Escapes Unscathed…

I dunno what Kathy thought she was getting into being on this show. That’s what she gets for not watching Bravo.

https://pagesix.com/2022/05/04/crystal-kung-minkoff-kathy-hiltons-staying-positive-before-rhobh/

💞 Off-Camera Too…

I just thought this was something sweet to counteract the bad taste of the Steve Burton article.

https://nypost.com/2022/04/26/jane-seymour-christopher-reeve-fell-madly-in-love-during-1980-film/

🐉 Throne To Come…

The latest on House of the Dragon. Looks good.

New House of the Dragon Trailer Breathes Fire

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🌿 Like the Corners Of My Mind…

Let’s meet tomorrow for some soap, tea, words you should hear, and music you should listen to. Until then, stay safe, stay absorbing all the knowledge you can, and stay using your heart as well as your head, no matter what your profession.

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May 3, 2022 – Martin Goes Public With Lucy, New Jersey’s Reunion Begins, a Comment & Listen

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Wearing sunglasses and a huge fur coat, Lucy kisses a keycard, and lets herself into a room at the MetroCourt. She tosses her stuff on the couch, and takes off her glasses. Lying on the bed in his robe, Martin says, hello, gorgeous. He tosses her a rose, and says, a little hot in all that fur, isn’t it? She tosses the rose back, and says, yes, it is. And it’s about to get a whole lot hotter. She takes off the coat, and we can safely assume she’s wearing nothing underneath it.

On the phone, Valentin says he knows the deal, and he’ll do what has to be done… no matter what it costs him.

At The Savoy, Sonny asks Nina, is this seat taken? and she says, it is now. He sits across from her, and asks how she’s doing. She says she’s doing all right; how’s he doing? He says, girls night out, no? but she shakes her head, saying, Britt had a hard day. He says, it’s going around, and she says, Aunt Liesl got a better offer, but she wasn’t ready to go home yet. He says he’s glad she stayed, and she says, her too. Actually, she’s surprised he did. He asks what she means, and she says, he hasn’t spoken to Michael tonight? He says, no, why? and she says, then he doesn’t know. He says, know what?

Carly asks if there’s been an update, and Willow says her mother woke up, so she’s taking it as a good sign. Carly says, that’s positive, and Michael says, they’re hopeful. Willow says, they’re taking her off the respirator. Maybe she won’t lose her mother after all. TJ comes out of Harmony’s room, and Willow asks, how is she?

Maxie says she wants to see Austin tomorrow, but Georgie and James have activities and she needs to bake. Or throw herself on the mercy of Eckerd’s for four dozen cupcakes, which will most likely clean them out. He says, it’s okay. If she doesn’t want to hang out tomorrow night, just say so. She says she does want to hang out tomorrow night. She doesn’t want to ask her parents to babysit two nights in a row, and doesn’t want to have him over, and risk her kids having a meltdown on him. He says, she doesn’t have to convince him of anything, but it does sound like she’s trying to convince herself a bit. She says, of what? and he says, that she’s too busy. Maybe two nights in a row is too much too soon.

Finn and Elizabeth kiss, and she knocks over her phone. She jumps, saying, what was that? and realizes it’s nothing. She apologizes, and says she just got carried away, but he says he likes when she gets carried away. He kisses her again, and she says, being here with him, she’s not thinking about the house or being scared. It’s really nice. He says he’s glad she feels safe here, and she says she feels safe with him. They kiss some more, when her phone rings. She says, sorry, it’s Cameron, but she’ll just be a minute. She answers, and says she’s okay… Finn’s here. He doesn’t have to worry about her.

Maxie says, maybe Austin is right. Going out two nights in a row doesn’t seem like that big a deal, and it wasn’t, until she had kids. She’s not going to say she’s a different person now. She’s still her, just her with less me time. He says he gets it. He’s in no way equating medical school with being a parent, but medical school is really time-consuming. Everybody tells you that, and you think you understand that, but you don’t, until you’re in the middle of it and realize it’s been weeks since you had a minute to yourself, and could lay down in the grass and look at the sky. Time wasting becomes a memory, and spontaneity a thing of the past. She says, very perceptive, and he says he’s super smart. She says, very true. She used to be a spontaneous person. Probably too impulsive; it got her into trouble a couple of times. He asks if she misses it, and she says, sometimes, but she wouldn’t trade the life she has now in a million years. Something like going out and having a good time just so she can do it again the next night doesn’t seem practical, and that defines the difference. Now when she thinks about going out, she has to figure out if it’s practical or not. He says, if this were just about time management, that wouldn’t be a problem, but it seems to him that she’s just looking for an excuse to push him away.

Basking in the afterglow, Lucy says, she’ll forgive Martin his long absences if he promises to greet her like this every time he returns. He says he would have been back sooner if at all possible, and she asks, how’s his mom? He says, his mother’s fine. Could they not discuss her while they’re naked? She says, point taken, and he kisses her. She asks if she told him how very, very, very much she missed him, and he says he thinks she just did. The feeling’s mutual, and he is sorry he missed her big Deception IPO launch. She says, her too; it was an amazing experience. It would have been better if he’d been there. She just wasn’t quite sure how lucrative the IPO was going to be. He says, yes she was, and she agrees. It was so glorious to be proven right, and does he know what the other best part is? Besides oodles and oodles of nice cash, they can stop hiding their relationship. He says he still doesn’t think Valentin would like the idea of him being seen with his wildly successful business partner, and she says, who cares? Martin doesn’t need him. She’s wildly rich. He says, why, Lucy Coe, are you suggesting I’m going to be a kept man? She says she’s going to be hobnobbing with the rich and powerful, and she’s going to be able to throw all kinds of clients his way. He says it’s a gracious and generous offer, but he likes to be in control of his own destiny. Not to mention his personal life. She says, if this isn’t about the money, why the hesitation? Does he not want to go public with their relationship?

Nina tells Sonny, she hates to be the bearer of bad tidings, but Harmony, Willow’s mother, got into a terrible accident. She’s in the ICU right now; she might not make it. Willow and Michael are at GH, and she’s sure she wouldn’t be welcome, but he should be there. He says he doesn’t think he’d be welcome either.

TJ says, Willow’s mom is breathing on her own. She’s being given supplemental oxygen, and she’s in and out of consciousness, but it’s to be expected. Her mom is still in critical condition. They had to cut her surgery short because she’s hypotensive. Hopefully, she improves through the night, and they can go back in tomorrow and complete the surgery. Willow asks if she can see Harmony, and Michael adds that it might help Harmony to hear Willow’s voice again. TJ says, that’s true. He’d never doubt the power of a mother’s love, so Willow can go in – alone. But it’s vital that her mom remains calm. Any stress could cause a setback she might not recover from.

Maxie says she’s not pushing Austin away. That being said, she did just spend the last year of her life in abject fear of Peter, so she might be extra cautious about meeting someone new. She also might be misreading red flags. And green flags, and checkered flags. She’s really out of practice. He says, that’s a lot of flags. The last thing he wants to do is replace Peter as a source of dread in her life. She says, he’s not; she enjoys spending time with him. He thanks her for saying both of those things, but maybe she’s just starting to realize it’s too soon for something new.

Lucy says, wearing disguises and meeting in hotel rooms has been very titillating, but she thinks it’s time to ditch the wigs, and put their relationship on blast… unless of course (🍷), he really doesn’t want to be seen with her. He says, that’s not it at all. Having her on his arm would be a source of pride, but that pride would dissipate if she was paying his way. Call him a neanderthal, but it’s just not the way he feels. She says, he’s not a neanderthal. He’s a gentleman, and he’s very, very charming, but it would be nice to eat out and not order room service. He says, she’s right. He’s not going to take her money, but he thinks he’s done kowtowing to Valentin. She asks if he means it, and he says, hell yeah. If Valentin doesn’t like it, too bad. He can always find another client. He just doesn’t think he can find another her. She kisses him, and they get busy.

Sonny tells Nina, he and Michael had a fight, and things were said that can’t be forgotten. She says, or forgiven? and he says, they’re over; they’re done. She says she doesn’t believe it. She knows how much he loves Michael. There has to be hope for a reconciliation. He says, his son disrespected him, and that’s something he can’t easily forgive. She says, those are tough words. She knows how painful it is for him. He says, so she knows him. It’s strange that Michael and Willow are going through this big life event. They don’t know if Harmony is going to live or die, and can’t pick up the phone. No on can give him a call. He knows it’s not his place. Speaking of place, it looks like this place is going to be clear soon, right? Then it’s just going to be the two of them.

Willow tells Harmony that Dr. Ashford says she’s doing great; keep it up. Don’t push herself; rest. She’ll be right here when Harmony wakes up. She doesn’t understand what happened tonight, but wants Harmony to know, whatever it was, they’ll get through it together. Willow loves her.

Michael thanks TJ for letting Willow go in, and TJ says, he knows what it’s like waiting for your mom. All that detached medical training goes out the window. He says he’ll be back, and leaves.

Harmony opens her eyes, and Willow says, it’s okay. She’s here. It’s going to be okay. There was an accident, and Harmony was hit by a car, but she’s at GH right now, and they’re taking really good care of her. Harmony makes a noise, and Willow asks if she’s in pain. She says she’ll get a nurse, but Harmony says, Willow. She’s so sorry.

On the phone, Finn says he loves Violet… He loves Uncle Chase too… Sure, she can tell him. He’ll see her in the morning. On another phone, Elizabeth says, they’ll talk in the morning. She loves him. Finn asks if Cameron is at the dorm with his friend, and she says, yeah, he’s fine. Are Chase and Violet having a good time? Finn says, they’re camped out in the living room as they speak. She says, remember when they went camping? and he says, they should do it again; he liked camping with her. They kiss, and her phone dings. She says, she’s so sorry, and looks at her phone. She says, it’s Aiden. He’s still worried about Franco’s ghost. She should call him. Finn says he understands. He’s going to go, but he’ll be right next door; just bang on the wall if she needs him. She knocks on the wall and laughs, telling him to take the extra key in case she bangs on the wall in the middle of the night. He says, latch the door anyway, and kisses her, saying, she’s so beautiful. He leaves, and she locks door. Her phone rings, and she says she was just going to call, but he beat her to it. We see the latch at the top of the door is undone.

In the elevator, Lucy asks if Martin is sure tonight is the night for them to go public, and he says, it’s overdue. They’ve been hiding out too long. The doors open and they see Valentin, who says, Martin is back, and getting cozy with his business associate. He asks how Lucy is, and she says, cozy. Martin lifts his hand up entwined in Lucy’s, and she says, they’re dating. Valentin tells him, you don’t say.

Maxie says, Austin makes a valid point. Between transitioning Bailey into her family, juggling the schedule of three kids with her work schedule, and the IPO, and getting out of the havoc Peter wreaked in her life, a new relationship is the last thing she should be thinking about. He says, fair enough. He doesn’t want to rush her into anything she doesn’t want, but they started off being friends. Maybe they could go back to being friends. She says, the hell with that, and kisses him.

Nina asks if Sonny is drinking club soda, and he says, he told her, he’s cutting back on his drinking. She says, that’s great, and asks how he feels. He says, great. His workouts are incredible, and his energy… He smiles, and she says, oh boy, watch out. She’s glad he’s taking care of himself. She wants him around a very long time. He asks if she’s going to make his sticking around worth it, and she says she’ll do her best. He says, here’s her chance, and takes off his jacket. He says, dance with me.

Michael sees TJ with a bag of something from the vending machine (pretzels?), and says, that’s not dinner. TJ says, it’s portable, and theoretically more nutritious than potato chips. He asks how Willow is holding up, and Michael says, she’s in with Harmony, and Carly is waiting outside. Willow knows about his mom and Alexis. TJ says, that has to make it harder for her. He understands about a difficult relative you’re not sure of letting in your life completely. They have his sympathy. Michael asks how he genuinely cares about someone who tried to kill Molly’s mom, and TJ says, first of all, he took an oath about doing no harm, but beyond that, it comes down humanity. People who do bad things, people we don’t like, are still people. It’s not his job to judge; it’s his job to heal. If he ever crosses that line, it’s time to put down his stethoscope. Michael says, TJ is a better man than he is, but TJ says, don’t give him too much credit. He feels things, but he has to do his part. As for Harmony, she’s proven to be a fighter. If she gets through this, he’ll have done his part, and she’ll ultimately have to face the consequences for her actions. Michael says, but would that really be for the best? He’s thinking of Willow… TJ says he hears Michael, but isn’t it better that Willow have a chance to talk to Harmony about what happened, rather than Harmony dying, and Willow’s questions being left unanswered?

Willow tells Harmony, she needs to stay calm. Should she get a doctor? Harmony says, no. She loves Willow. Willow says she loves Harmony too, and Harmony says she’s loved being Willow’s mom. Willow says she’s glad they reconnected, but they have more memories to make. Harmony says, Wiley, and Willow says, Wiley loves his grandma. She has to get better to make a bunch of memories with Wiley. Harmony says, no, but Willow says, she’ll see Wiley again. She just has to rest. They’ll figure everything out and find a way to make it better. Harmony says, I have to… have to tell…

Elizabeth comes out of the shower, looks around a moment, then screams for Finn. Finn runs into her room, and sees that the couch pillows are ripped up, and everything is a mess. He asks if she’s okay; what happened? She says she doesn’t know. She was in the shower; she didn’t even hear anything. What’s going on? Why is this happening?

While waiting outside Harmony’s room, Carly flashes back to reading Neil’s papers, and telling Harmony, this is what she meant by Willow not being hers. She remembers saying, Willow isn’t Harmony’s biological daughter, and Harmony coming after her with the syringe. Michael says, mom? and Carly asks if the vending machine fare in his hands is for her. He says, they are, and she grabs them, thanking him. He asks why she’s so distracted, and she says she was remembering Harmony attacking her.  He says he was just talking to TJ, who’s got this Hippocratic Oath that helped clarify things, but he doesn’t think he can ever forgive Harmony now. Thank God Carly is okay. Carly says, sore, but okay, and he says he knows Harmony is Willow’s mom, but he can’t help thinking Willow is better off without her. Carly says, it’s going to be difficult for Willow, and Michael says, if Harmony survives, she’s going to be facing criminal charges. It’s hard when a parent betrays your love. She asks if he told Sonny what’s going on, but he says, no, and he doesn’t intend to. She says, no matter what happened between her and Sonny, she wants him to have a relationship with his father. He says, as she knows, Sonny put Nina first, ahead of his family, so he doesn’t want Sonny’s support. He doesn’t want anything from Sonny.

Martin says he’s proud to confirm that he and Lucy are indeed keeping company. However, he can assure Valentin that his clients are never the subject of pillow talk, and Valentin can rely on the same discreet service from him that he’s always had. Valentin says, oh yeah? What if he still feels uncomfortable with his lawyer and close business associate getting involved? Martin says, then he’ll be very sorry to see Valentin go, but he can’t allow anyone to dictate his personal life.

Maxie says, Austin makes her happy, and he says, she makes him really happy, but he doesn’t want to be the guy she feels she needs to make excuses… She asks if he’s done talking, because she thinks they were in the middle something. She pulls him down on the couch, and he says, maybe they should finish what they started. They kiss, and Georgie comes out, asking, what’s he doing here?

Harmony says, tell… you… and Willow says, she has to stay calm. Alarms start going off, and Willow says, please mom. Harmony says, Willow… TJ runs in, and grabs the hospital phone, telling them to page Dr. Carver stat. He tells Willow that she’s got to go, and Willow backs out of the room, saying, it’s going to be okay. She and Wiley will be waiting for Harmony. She comes out, and tells Michael that Harmony was trying to say something and spiked. She asks Carly, whatever it is, just tell her. Please.

Sonny puts Nina’s drink down, and they slow dance. N’neka and another bartender watch.

Carly asks what Harmony said, and Willow says, Harmony said she loved her, and she was sorry. She wanted to say more, but she was getting upset. Maybe she remembered what she’d done to Carly and Alexis. In the chapel, Carly told her what happened, but not why. That’s what she doesn’t understand. Carly says, they’ll have plenty of time to talk. Right now, Willow needs to focus on her mother. TJ comes out, and says he talked with the attending, Dr. Carter. He agreed Willow’s mother only needs a sedative. TJ administered it, and she’s resting now. Willow asks if she caused that because Harmony was trying to t talk to her, but TJ says, no. Harmony’s condition remains critical. It’s important she rest. Michael suggests a walk and some fresh air, but Willow is hesitant to leave. Carly tells her, a walk and air can do wonders. Go with Michael, and she’ll let Willow know if Harmony wakes up; she promises. Willow agrees, and leaves with Michael, and Carly tells TJ, Willow thinks Harmony remembers what happened at Rumble in the Jungle Point, and that’s why she’s upset. He says, if that’s the case, it’s another good sign cognitively. Right now, their most urgent concern is how much damage Harmony’s body sustained when the car hit her. His phone beeps, and he says, excuse him; he has to consult with Dr. Carter. He leaves, and Carly looks through the window at Harmony.  

Valentin wishes them both the best, and Martin asks if Valentin is still on his client roster. Valentin says he hopes so; near the top. Valentin says he’s happy for both of them, and Lucy says, thank you, partner. She promises it will be smooth sailing from now on. Valentin says he’ll continue to be happy if he can count on her support at ELQ, and she says, under his leadership, ELQ has prospered. She has no plans of withdrawing her support at all. Valentin says, then sail away. Excellent news all around. Enjoy their evening. He gets in the elevator, and Martin says, Lucy is one shrewd customer. She says, shut up and kiss me, and he does.  

Maxie asks what Georgie is doing out of bed, and Georgie says she can’t sleep; she’s hungry. Austin says he should go, and Georgie agrees. Maxie says, wait, and tells Georgie, please be nice to her friend Austin. Austin says, it’s no big deal. He totally understands. Georgie didn’t expect to see him when she got up. Maxie says she has to get this girl back to bed, but Georgie says, no. Austin says, he definitely needs to go.

Elizabeth says, she came out of the shower, and found everything like this, and Rory says, she heard nothing? She says, no, and the room was empty. Finn says he didn’t see anyone in the corridor when he came over; he’s right next door. Rory asks if door was open or closed, and Finn says, it was closed and locked; he had to use his key. Rory asks, what about the security latch? and Elizabeth says, Aiden called and she got distracted. She doesn’t think she latched it. Finn says, so anyone with a keycard could have entered.

Willow tells Michael that a breath of fresh air helped, but she doesn’t want to be far from the ICU. He says he understands, and asks if he can get her anything, but she says, just stay with her. He says he’s not going anywhere, and she says she keeps wondering what Harmony was trying to tell her. Why did she attack Carly and Alexis? It makes no sense. She keeps turning over all kinds of scenarios. He tells her not to do that; she’ll drive herself crazy. We can’t know what we don’t know until we do. She asks if Carly said anything more about what happened tonight.

Harmony opens her eyes, and motions for Carly to come in. Carly looks around, and goes into the room. Harmony asks, did you tell? and Carly says, Willow knows Harmony tried to kill her and Alexis, but she doesn’t know why. Willow doesn’t know Harmony’s not her birth mother. She didn’t hold back for Harmony; she held back for Willow’s sake. She’s got a helluva lot going on right now, but she deserves to know the truth.

Sonny and Nina continue to dance. He holds her tight.

Elizabeth and Finn walk into the restaurant, and Elizabeth says, it’s nice to be around other people. She sees Lucy, who comes over, and says, what’s going on? Is Elizabeth okay? Elizabeth says, Lucy knows she’s staying here for a bit, and… Finn says, someone broke into her room, and Lucy says, at the MetroCourt? That’s horrible. With everything that’s been going on, she’s so sorry. Finn says, the police are investigating, and Lucy suggests they join her and Martin, but Elizabeth says, they’re just getting some tea. Lucy says she needs whiskey in that tea, and insists she and Finn join them. Elizabeth says, she left her phone in the room, and the boys might call. Finn says he’ll get it.

Maxie tells Austin, she’s sorry they got interrupted, just when things were getting interesting. He says, they have plenty of time, and she says she likes the sound of that. He’s about to touch her face, when Georgie demands more apples. They say. goodnight, and he leaves.

Finn goes to the room, ducking under the police tape, and says, anything? Rory says, he reviewed the security camera footage at the time of the incident. Unfortunately, this room was out of camera range, but he can confirm no one exited or entered the elevator or stairs on this floor. Finn asks if he can take Elizabeth’s phone to her, and Rory says he can. Finn says, what about the vacant rooms; the intruder could be hiding in one of them. Rory says, they’re currently being checked, and Finn says, there’s got be something else, right? A person doesn’t just vanish into thin air. How could someone break into Elizabeth’s room and leave no evidence?

Lucy tells Martin to get a hot toddy for Elizabeth; she doesn’t need one. He kisses her, and says, she’s hot as it is. He leaves, and Elizabeth says, so this is new. Lucy says, he’s so cute… Sorry; back to Elizabeth. What is she going to do? Elizabeth says she thought she was safe here, but whatever is going on is following her. Lucy says she’s sure the police will figure out who’s doing this, but Elizabeth says, they might be out of their depth on this one. She’d like to try a different kind of expert. Lucy says, okay… and Elizabeth says she’d like the name of the medium Lucy mentioned.

Nina and Sonny finish their dance, and N’neka and the other bartender applaud. N’neka says, nice moves. Maybe Curtis should think about a floor show. Nina says she should go, and Sonny asks if she needs a ride. She says, she called earlier; the car is waiting. He thanks her for the dance, and she thanks him for the dance. They say, goodnight, and she lingers. She kind of salutes him, and leaves.

Michael says he guesses his mom told him as much as she told Willow. She was at Alexis’s house. Harmony was there, they got into a fight, and Harmony drugged her. Willow says, but why? and he says he doesn’t know. She says, his mom does, and he says, she’ll tell Willow, but right now, knowing won’t change anything. He gets that the waiting is torture, but sometimes it’s best not to know, at least in the short term, and focus on what’s right in front of you, which is that Harmony is in critical condition. And that’s scary. She’s made it this far, and she loves Willow. She’s going to get through this. Willow says, maybe that is all that matters, and he holds her.

Harmony says, Willow… and Carly says, Willow’s here. She just stepped out, but she can text her. Harmony says, Carly has to… Carly says she’s going to get someone in here, but Harmony grabs her arm, and says, Nina.

Tomorrow, Valentin says, we meet again; Nina tells Phyllis, there might be a way forward for her and Sonny; Sonny can’t wait to see someone; and Harmony says, Willow can never know.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey – The Reunion – Part 1

Andy has magically transported the Housewives back to Nashville with the décor, and Teresa immediately starts making faces any time anyone talks. Jennifer has her old chin back, and her new nose is settling in nicely. Jackie says she now has a team, and besides her therapist, she has a medical expert and a nutritionist. Having money must be nice. Teresa’s dress has small mirrors all over it in a Flintstone pattern, and it’s super annoying, since the reflections are all over the place, including her face. They were probably afraid to tell her. Andy examines Teresa’s engagement ring that she says Luis picked out. They talk about Teresa’s emergency appendectomy, and Andy says she’s not allowed to scream. She says she’s not planning on it, and Andy asks if she’s met herself. Jennifer says she wants conversation instead of altercation, and we find out Dolores has a new man. Andy says, breaking news just one minute in.

Andy says, Jersey lives and dies on loyalty and respect, and Jackie and Jennifer’s road to friendship was paved with messy intentions. He says, during their argument, Dolores looked like she was close to hitting Jackie, and there’s a discussion on who’s to be feared more, Teresa or Dolores. Marge thinks at their age they should cut that sh*t out, and I concur. It pisses Dolores off that her friendship with Jennifer was questioned, and Jackie says, Dolores was telling both Jennifer and Marge that they were right. Jennifer wonders who’s idea it was to bring it on camera, and accuses Dolores of jumping ship when she said Jennifer had done things to Marge too. Andy says he doesn’t want to relitigate it, and brings up Dolores telling Jennifer not to cry. A lot of viewers found it cold. Dolores – who Dr. Phil would call a right fighter – insists Jennifer had said, remind her not to cry. Jennifer says Dolores is two-faced, and oddly, Marge says that Dolores defended Jennifer for a long time. We flash back to that, and Dolores says she and Jennifer will never be friends again until next season. Andy asks if something happened since the show aired, but Dolores says, nothing so egregious as to call her not a friend. So I guess something happened that they’re not saying. Andy asks Teresa if Dolores is a good friend to Jennifer, and Teresa says, no. Dolores wants to know where this is coming from, and Andy says, a lot of viewers thought she lacked empathy. Dolores and Jennifer talk at the same time, and Jennifer tries to drag Marge into it. Dolores tells Jennifer, if her marriage is good, act like it, and Jennifer says she’s allowed to process and cry. If she’s hurt, they’ll know she’s hurt. She can’t control her emotions.

Andy moves on to Jackie saying, Bill shouldn’t stick his d*ck in someone else, and asked if seeing it in context changed how Jennifer felt. Jennifer admitted that she wasn’t as upset, and could see how it was misconstrued, but she kept thinking that her kids were going to hear it. Andy asks if Jackie gets why it stings, and Jackie says she does, but can’t figure out why such a bunch of potty-mouths are clutching their pearls over the word d*ck. She didn’t like that Jennifer was blaming herself. Teresa says, it’s not classy. No comment. She calls Jackie a follower, and says, just because Marge wasn’t speaking to her, Jackie stopped. Because it can’t be that Teresa is unbearably obnoxious, and they both had enough. Andy asks if Teresa and Jackie ever had their golf game, and Teresa says they did, and also a tennis match. Jackie says, it was after that Teresa decided to go digging on Evan, and Jennifer says she can explain it all. Apparently, when Teresa saw the show, she decided it wasn’t presented clearly enough that what Jackie said about Gia was an analogy. Someone – I think Melissa, but I’m not sure – says, I never want to hear the word analogy again, and I say, preach! Jennifer continues, saying, then Teresa came running to her, asking if she knew anyone who could back up the rumor as being true, and Jennifer said she might know someone in Tenafly, like this was a mob hit. Jackie asks what Jennifer would have done had there been truth to the rumor, and Jennifer insists she would have never said anything on camera. Jackie is like, yeah, right, and Marge wonders why Jennifer would go looking when she’d suffered from infidelity. Jackie says, she defines friendship as being blindly loyal to one person and kissing their ass. Jennifer starts crying, and wails that Jackie kisses Marge’s ass and she’s a follower. Jackie says she’s one of the strongest women Jennifer is going to meet, and Andy asks where things stand with Dolores and Jackie, and Dolores says, they’re good, but she’s done with Jennifer. Jennifer says she’s done giving Dolores a pass, and Dolores says she’s disgusted. Andy says, there’s more to come. The night is young…

We see the dudes backstage, all jolly and having beers. Andy says, Teresa was hesitant to talk about Luis last season, and she says she was waiting to see if it was real. He didn’t sign up for Marge chastising him though. Marge says, all she did was ask questions, and Teresa said he fell in love with her, and didn’t know all that came with it. If that’s true, they are a match made in heaven, since he’s just as stupid as she is. Teresa says Marge was trying to hurt Luis, and to Andy’s credit, he says, all that was out there before Marge uttered a word. People would know whether she’d brought it up or not. He asks how Teresa knew he was the one, and Teresa says, it’s the way he treats her. They haven’t had one fight (would he dare?), and he doesn’t yell or curse. Andy says, he’s the opposite of Juicy Joe – it’s like a caveman and Oprah. He asks if it’s made Teresa think differently about her relationship with Joe #1, and Teresa says she wasn’t in love when she married Juicy Joe. She came from a strict Italian family, and wanted to get out of the house. She explains that she did think she was happy, and got four beautiful daughters. Andy says Teresa put up with a lot of sh*t she probably didn’t even realize, and asks how Joe #1 feels about the engagement. Teresa says, he’s happy for her, and the girls adore Luis. It’s an adjustment because they’re used to walking around naked. I semi-identify with this, since when my old apartment building was going co-op, there were a lot of empty apartments. It was just me and a gay guy on my floor, so I often took out the garbage, not naked, but not exactly clothed fully. Andy tells Teresa that there was heavy response about her not getting a prenup. Bethenny Frankel tweeted that she was going to jump through her phone; everybody is up in arms. Teresa says, it’s between her and Luis, and their decision. You get married for love, and he has more than she does. The Tinder Swindler comes to mind, and Andy says, things happen. Marge asks why people can’t worry about Teresa, and Teresa says, Marge doesn’t give a sh*t about her.

Apparently, there was some kind of party Teresa had for her engagement that Dolores wasn’t invited to because Teresa only invited couples they go out with. I guess it was before the new man. Dolores says she was fine with it, because Dolores is always fine with everything. She says, if it was how they wanted their party, it doesn’t concern her. Andy asks how Melissa is feeling about not being a bridesmaid in Teresa’s wedding, and Melissa says she was okay with it when she thought it was just Teresa’s daughters, but Teresa included her new sister-in-law. Teresa says, look where they’re sitting (on opposite sides), and Melissa says, it has nothing to do with that, but whoever Teresa wants is fine. Teresa says, they’re not close, and Melissa says, that’s understandable, but they share a lot of memories. When Teresa was away (code for: in prison), Melissa helped Teresa’s mother. She held her mother-in-law’s hand in the hospital, and painted her toenails. When her father-in-law was in the hospital, it was her, Teresa, and Teresa’s brother, holding his hand in his final hours. Don’t take that away from her; they have a history. She loves Teresa, and is happy for her, but she thinks Teresa should remember what family is. Melissa is more her family than a girl she met a year ago. It’s sad Teresa feels that way. Jennifer, who has decided to be some sort of go-between, says, there’s more to it than that. Melissa says, then they need to stop faking that they have a relationship. Jennifer thinks it’s because Melissa is closer to Marge, and Teresa says, it’s her day, and should be about them. Melissa says, Teresa sat her and Joe #2 at another table at the engagement party, and Teresa acts like she had nothing to do with the seating arrangement, and didn’t know. Dolores says, if she gets married, she’s eloping.

Marge tries to say I don’t know what, since they’re all talking at once, and Teresa – who hasn’t let one person finish a sentence – tells Marge to STFU. She got there, and the seating was done. Just for good measure, she calls Marge a bitch, and says, Marge thinks she knows everything. Melissa says, let’s end this. She’s happy for Teresa. Teresa says, if Melissa was getting married, she wouldn’t ask her to be a bridesmaid, but Melissa says, 100% she would. Teresa was one of her bridesmaids. Teresa complains that she was a minute away from giving birth, and Andy asks if Melissa shouldn’t have had a wedding while Teresa was pregnant. Teresa tells him, a good sister-in-law would have done that.

Andy brings out Joe #2, and says he missed the conversation about Melissa not being a bridesmaid, but he says, they’ve had that conversation at home. Of course, he can’t say boo about Luis. If he was getting married, and everyone else was in the wedding but Luis, he’d be disrespecting Teresa. Teresa says, Joe #2 is in the wedding party, but he’s not sure he’s going to do it. He doesn’t give Luis the time of day. I find that hard to believe, but maybe it’s hard if he’s sitting at another table. Melissa says, Teresa is always going on about family, family, family. I love my family. Bullsh*t. No one believes her anymore. Teresa says, Joe #2 is the only family she has (another slap in the face for Melissa), and she has to keep the peace, and Melissa says, Teresa can’t see that she’s jeopardizing it. Joe says he thinks Teresa should have done the right thing, and Teresa talks over him, saying, Melissa became friends with Caroline and Jacqueline. We all struggle to remember them, and Melissa wonders if they should talk about who Teresa has been friends with. Andy jokes around, saying, let’s bring out Jacqueline. Teresa says she wants to be close with Melissa, but they aren’t; it takes two. Joe says he loves Teresa, but he’s disappointed. Teresa says she was disappointed while watching the season. Jennifer says, Teresa has been saying how much in love she is all season, and what Marge did to Luis hurt her feelings. And she’s disappointed that Melissa chose Marge. We flash back to Teresa demanding that Melissa set that bitch straight, and Andy says, actually, viewers think Teresa doesn’t back Melissa up. Andy asks for examples, and Teresa is like, um… uh…. Roll the tape because she can’t remember. Then the lights go out. Maybe it’s God telling Teresa to STFU.

Andy marvels at the first blackout during a Reunion, and the lights come back on. He asks Teresa to name some examples of how she’s had Melissa’s back, and working the one brain cell she has, Teresa says she took Melissa’s side in talking to Jennifer after their argument. Melissa says, Teresa shouldn’t have stayed at Jennifer’s house after Jennifer put her hands on Melissa. More of Teresa’s double standards. Jennifer calling Joe #2 a crook is brought into the mix, and Jennifer says, Marge told her. Marge says, Jennifer was probably high, and Teresa says – wait for it – you function better when you’re high. Now this may or may not be true for an individual, but how much is Teresa smoking? Joe #2 wonders how it would have been if their father was alive; the feud has moved to the next generation. Andy says, which begs the question,  can you forget the past? We flash back to Gia and Joe’s altercation, and then Joe #2 versus Joe #1 and/or Teresa. Andy says there have been some intense moments, and asks Joe if he had any idea Gia was that angry. Joe says he’s upset that he was treated as the bad guy, and Teresa says he could have sat down with her, but Joe says he needed more time. A viewer asks how Teresa could let her daughter talk that way to her uncle, and Teresa says, Gia was sticking up for her dad. Joe says, she knows the real truth, and we flash back a million years to when Joe was going to Kathy’s at Christmas and pissed off Teresa. Then we flash back to Teresa talking smack about Melissa, and calling her a stripper. Melissa says she’s not looking to rehash it, but there is a double standard. A viewer points out that Joe #1 has constantly badmouthed Joe #2 in the press, and Teresa admits it’s embarrassing. Machala from Rochester wonders why Melissa defended Marge when she came after Luis, but Melissa says, all Marge does is ask questions; she never said anything negative about Luis.

The next viewer topic is Jennifer calling Joe #2 a little bitch boy, and Teresa says she thinks Joe is too involved. Melissa thinks it’s weird that Jennifer is constantly going after Joe, and Joe says he’ll call Luis a little bitch boy. Teresa tells him, he says it like it’s a bad thing. Wow. She’s in rare form tonight. Andy says, what if Joe said Luis was a crook? but Melissa circles back, and says, funny how Jennifer had a conversation with Bill, asking why he didn’t back her up the way Joe #2 backs Melissa up. Jennifer says, Joe is too much and her husband is too little, and Andy laughs. Joe tells her, what makes a man is getting up at 5 am to work in construction and make money, and putting their woman on a pedestal. He left out the part about that woman coming off the pedestal to cook, clean, and raise however many children he wants. Jennifer says, Joe is always involved, and he thinks it justifies his free reign. Teresa says, Joe is kind of like a Housewife, and Joe says, Teresa doesn’t realize what she does. He’s trying to be normal, and Melissa says, don’t let it upset him. Joe says, he quits; he’s done. He gets up, says, f*** you people, and walks off. Melissa says, Teresa is quick to put him down. As he leaves, Joe tells Teresa, be a sister once in a while.

Next time, Marge and Jennifer have it out; behind the scenes with the guys; and Andy has to yell at everyone to shut up.

❗️ All I have to say is, for someone in a love bubble, Teresa is one of the most miserable looking people I’ve ever seen.

🚞 Running Away On a One-Way Track…

For whatever reason, there is no OC tomorrow, but stop by for a dose of soap and whatever else I can find. Until then, stay safe, stay adroit, and stay knowing that we can’t know what we don’t know until we do. That Michael, he’s quite the philosopher.

Apr30

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

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🦸🏻‍♂️ He’s Going To Disney…

I can definitely see him doing a show like this.

James Patrick Stuart Previews His New Disney Series!

💗 Happy Fifth…

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

Laura Wright and Wes Ramsey Celebrate Their Fifth Anniversary

🏍 Where Jason Went…

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

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

💎 So Sorry…

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

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

🧂 A Break From the Lake…

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

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

⚒ Reunion Warpath…

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

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

🏞 Welcome Back…

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

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

🧾 Quotes of the Week

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🥁 BA-DUM-CHH…

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

Apr28

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

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Real Housewives of Orange County – The Reunion Part 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🌷 Spring Is Sprung…

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

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

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

General Hospital

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🎭 She Wasn’t Bad…

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

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

👢 Marching Along…

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

Apr23

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

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At the pier, Marshall looks at a ticket.

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

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

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

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

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

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

🧼 Reunited…

A fan favorite couple is joining Beyond Salem.

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

🏛 Huge Surprise, Not…

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

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

🍑 Boop…

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

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

🍊 House Of Insecurities…

I just thought this was funny.

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

👠 You Can’t Fire Me…

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

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

💳 Two New Wives…

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

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

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

🍸 Good For Her…

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

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

🍹 He Should Be ShahShamed…

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

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

🥀 Sad Men…

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

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

🎊 Unseen Festival…

Parties at Coachella.

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

💃🏽 Studio Gems…

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

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

🌎 Quotes of the Week

Land really is the best art. – Andy Warhol

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🌱 To Everything There Is a Season…

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