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April 5, 2022 – Spencer Confronts Sonny, Marge Sr.’s 75th Birthday Bash, Grammy Talk & License

Posted on April 6, 2022 by theresakp

What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

At the gym, Sonny tells Dante, he’s not looking for any specifics. It’s just when he looks into Esme, Sonny wants to know… Dante says he can’t tell Sonny anything, and Sonny says he’s not asking Dante to, but when he does look, he wants Dante to see the whole picture. Brando walks in wearing a suit, and Sonny asks, what’s this get-up? The wedding already happen? Brando says, yeah, and hugs Sonny. Dante says he heard; congratulations. He shakes Brando’s hand and asks where’s his invite? Brando says, it was a short list, and Dante asks, what’s Brando doing? This doesn’t exactly look like gym attire. Brando says he’s heading to The Savoy; big day for his wife.

Lucy, Sasha, Maxie, and Brook walk into The Savoy, which is decorated for their party. Sasha says, how great Lucy looked ringing the bell on Wall Street today, and Lucy says, they all looked great, but they also looked gorgeous, and powerful, and successful. She does admit, she looked pretty spectacular ringing that bell. Maxie says, it was even better flying home. How great was it that one of their investors lent them his private plane? Brook says, it was unbelievable, and thanks them for including her on the trip and letting her stand up there with them when they rang the bell. It’s a big deal. Maxie says, they’re a big deal. She knows Brook isn’t a partner, but nobody would know how fabulous Deception is if it wasn’t for her. Lucy says, exactly. That makes her invaluable. Sasha says, it’s been a rough year, but through it all, they stayed committed to Deception, and Maxie says, and now, they reap the rewards.

Elizabeth is about to go upstairs, when she hears something. She comes back, and the lights go out. She sees a man’s figure in the shadows, and says, what do you want? He says, don’t forget me, and she asks who he is. She wakes up on the couch. She looks around, and says, okay. It was just a hell of a dream. She gets up, and looks at the drafting table, seeing a painting of the beach with the words DON’T FORGET ME painted over it in red. She touches the paint, and sees it’s fresh.

Scotty asks Ava why they’re eating at Charlie’s instead of Windymere. She knows how he likes the brisk ride out there, and the fresh orange juice, and the fancy frittatas. She says she stayed in town last night, and he asks, is there trouble on Spoon Island? She says, trouble with a capital E.

Spencer pours coffee, when Esme walks in. He asks how she’s doing. He was just about to bring this up to her room. She says, tired, and sits next to him. He asks if she wants any breakfast, and she says, no food, just coffee. He says, the usual? Cream and two sugars? She says, it’s nice of him to still wait on her, especially since they know she’s not pregnant after all.

At Kelly’s, Laura tells Finn, Elizabeth means a great deal to her, and she’s glad Elizabeth has Finn in her life, especially with what she and the boys are going through right now. He says he’s helping her as much as she’ll let him. Of course (🍷) Elizabeth’s first reaction is to try and do everything on her own.

Aiden calls downstairs to Elizabeth that he can’t find his P.E. clothes, and she tells him to check in the laundry room. She tries to hide the painting, but Jake comes down and asks what she’s doing. He says, it happened again? and she stops him from reaching for the painting. He says, don’t forget me? She says she doesn’t want him to worry about this, but he says he’s not a kid anymore. He should know if someone broke in. Aiden joins them, and says, someone broke in again? She says she doesn’t know what happened. Hopefully, the police will be able to tell them. Jake says, and if they can’t? and she says she’ll deal with it. Jake says, by herself? and she says, she’ll do anything to protect them, even if she has to do it alone. Jake says she doesn’t have to, and takes out his phone. She asks who he’s calling.

Ava tells Scotty, her husband has not only invited his son to live with them at Windymere, he’s seen fit to invite Spencer’s now ex-girlfriend. He says, the famous Esme? and she says, he’s met her? He says, no, but his client Trina has given him an earful, and she says, right now, at this very moment, Esme is likely propping her feet up on Ava’s furniture, and nibbling Scotty’s fancy frittatas. The best part, she may be nibbling for two. He asks if she’s saying that Esme is having a little baby Cassadine, when Laura comes in and says, what? For the love of God, please tell her that she misheard them.

Esme says she has a confession to make, and Spencer says, what’s that? She says, last night, when the pregnancy test came up negative, she was worried he’d kick her out. He says he told her that he wouldn’t, and she says, that was before they knew the truth, and once they found out, she guesses she just got scared. Maybe this was a mistake. Maybe she should just leave and take her chances on the mainland with Sonny. Nikolas walks in, and asks why she’d be leaving.

Brando tells Sonny and Dante, Deception is going public today, so they’re throwing a launch party at The Savoy, and watch how the stock performs. The celebration’s all day; they should stop in. Dante says, that’s huge news, and Sonny says, he must be proud of Sasha. Brando says, more than anything. He’s just happy to see something good happen to her. After all that’s happened, Sasha deserves it.

Nina tells Sasha, this is a great party, and asks how it feels. Sasha says, surreal, but good surreal, and Nina says, get used to it. She has a feeling this is just the beginning. Anna and Felicia have champagne with Maxie, and Anna says she must be so proud. Maxie says she didn’t do it on her own, and Anna says, but no one else here is Felicia’s daughter. Felicia says, or Anna’s goddaughter. Maxie went from assistant at Crimson to an equity partnership with a company on the New York Stock Exchange. She’s in awe. Anna says, she’s British and they don’t do awe, but… and Maxie says, in that case, to awe.

Curtis tells Lucy that he’s honored they chose The Savoy to launch their IPO, and Gladys looks at her clipboard. She says, they have a very select group. With the exception of Brando, all of their guests are here. Brook asks why Selena Wu is crashing their event, but Gladys says, she isn’t crashing; she’s on the list. Selena comes over, and says, what an auspicious occasion. Brook says, what an honor. How is it she’s here? Maxie says, she’s on the guest list, and Selena says, all major investors were invited, so here she is. Curtis asks if she’s saying she bought a stake in Deception, and she says, almost from the beginning. It only took a little patience. When she sees a good investment, she goes for it.

Laura asks if Ava is saying Esme is pregnant, and Ava says, a mere possibility. At least that’s what she gathered before she walked out on Nikolas. Laura says, what? and Ava tells her, she said either Esme had to go or she did, and Esme’s there and she’s here, so… Laura says, oh my God. What is he thinking? and Ava says she has no idea, but please feel free to get all the gory details from her son. Laura says, believe her, she will, and walks out. Scotty says he almost feels sorry for Nikolas, and Ava says she doesn’t. Let’s discuss why she asked him here. He says, fire away, and she says, as her lawyer, she needs him to tell her what she’s entitled to if she walks away from her marriage.

Nikolas says, all things considered, Esme is better off here, but she says, as it turns out, she’s not pregnant after all. He says he won’t tell her how to feel, but he believes that’s for the best, and she says, since she’s no longer carrying Spencer’s child, there’s no reason for her to stay. Spencer says, the invitation to stay here still stands, and Nikolas says he saw how rattled she was yesterday. She deserves to feel safe. She thanks him, and says she can’t tell him how terrifying that encounter with Sonny was. If he and his Uncle Victor hadn’t come along… Nikolas says, they did and she’s safe. That’s all that matters. Spencer says he’s not sure what Uncle Sonny’s intent was, but he’d never let anyone hurt her. She says, really? Despite everything he still cares enough to protect her? He says, and he always will.

Finn comes into Elizabeth’s house, and asks if she’s okay. He’s sorry. He shouldn’t have left her alone last night. She says, he deserves a nice dinner with his family, and he says, she’s family too; all of them. He thanks Jake for calling, and Jake says, thanks for coming. Finn asks Elizabeth to tell him what happened, and she says, it was the weirdest thing. Laura left, and she went to go upstairs. The lights went out, and she thought she saw someone. Aiden says, she saw who broke into their house? and she says she only thought she did. The next thing she knew, she was waking up on the couch. Finn asks who she thinks she saw, but she says she couldn’t make out a face. The person said, don’t forget me. Then when she woke up, don’t forget me was painted on a piece of artwork on the drafting table. It was still wet. What if they don’t catch this guy? Aiden asks if there’s a way to check for fingerprints, and Jake says, or trace the paint? Finn says, smart boys, and now that they have a lead, they need to call in reinforcements.

Sonny says, Sasha’s been through a lot, but Brando deserves to be happy too. Brando says he is. He knows what people are saying; he and Sasha eloped to distract themselves from grieving their son. His own mother thinks all this is too soon. Sonny says, let him tell Brando something about his mother. Gladys has a lot of opinions, but the only ones that matter are Brando and Sasha’s. Brando says he knows. For a while, he thought his mother was right, and he and Sasha woudn’t have a future without Liam. Sonny says, listen to him. Couples have cracked under a lot less. Dante says, and no one can tell how they’ll react when they’re faced with something unthinkable like that. Brando and Sasha were there for each other. They’re getting each other through it; that’s great. Sonny says, they bring out each other’s strengths; that’s a beautiful thing. Brando says he’d love to think that, but Sasha’s strong all on her own. At first, he was afraid she was going to be in denial, but it turns out he was wrong. Sasha’s just doing it her way.

Lucy tells Selena that they’re so pleased to welcome her to the Deception family, and they’re delighted she’s here today to share in their special celebration. Selena says, the pleasure is all hers, and Lucy thanks her. She says, now if Selena will excuse them, she and her co-workers are going to go huddle and mingle. They leave, and Selena walks over to Curtis, who tells her that she’s full of surprises. She says he shouldn’t be surprised that she has varied interests. Her grandfather always told her, only an unwise farmer plants a single crop. He says, her grandfather’s very insightful. In fact, the last time she was here, she told Curtis his favorite fable. She says, which reminds her. The money tree she gave him, is it flourishing?

Lucy asks if anyone knew Selena was buying up shares of Deception, and Maxie says, absolutely not. She must have invested under a shell corporation. Brook says, now that the stock is being traded publicly, anyone who can afford it can buy in, including lady gangsters. Maxie says, Brook always knows the best things to say, and Brook says, look on the bright side. If the biggest surprise of the day is Miss Wu being an investor, the rest of the day should be pretty seamless. Maxie says, speaking of surprises, she has someone meeting her here. Felicia says, my God, look. The stock is going up. Lucy and Brook run over to see, and Austin walks in. He sees Maxie, and says, hey, big shot. Do him a favor, and don’t forget about the little people who helped her on the way up. She says she’s sorry; who is he? He asks if she wants him to remind her, and they kiss. Brook sees, and nearly has apoplexy.

Sonny tells Brando that his dad liked Sasha. He called her a spitfire. Brando says, Mike would have gotten a kick out of the fact Sasha proposed to him, and Sonny says, she did? Sonny tells Dante, the way he and Sam are headed, they’re going to be next, when Dante’s phone rings. Dante says, saved by the bell, and steps away. Brando says he has to head out; he’s literally ~~tardy~~ late for the party. Sonny says, tell everybody that he said, have a good time, and Brando says, will do. He and Sonny bro hug, and Brando says he knows he tells Sonny this all the time, but he really appreciates everything Sonny’s done for him. Sonny says, Brando is his family, and Brando says, it’s more than being related. Sonny has been there for him, and if he can ever repay the favor, he’d be honored. Sonny says he’ll keep that in mind. Go. His wife is waiting. Brando says he’ll see them there later, and Sonny laughs.

Felicia congratulates Lucy, and Lucy says, for what? She has no idea. Of course (🍷) she has an idea, but she loves hearing it. Felicia says, for bringing her dream company to life, for taking it public, and for ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. And choosing the right outfit to ring it in. Lucy thanks her for all of the above. It was harder picking her ensemble than running an entire company and creating it. Felicia says, she made the perfect choice, and they hug.

Curtis says, the money tree is thriving, and Selena says, as could their partnership. Has he given any more thought to her proposition? He says he hasn’t changed his mind, and she says if he won’t let her host poker games in his back room, there are plenty of establishments that will. He says, wonderful. Then he encourages her to pursue them. He’s made his position perfectly clear. She asks why she still feels there’s a chance of bringing him on her side?

Brook marches over to Austin and Maxie, and asks how long this has been going on. Maxie says, not long; it’s new. Brook says, like five minutes ago new? Which is the only acceptable amount of time to justify Maxie not telling her that she’s dating Brook’s arch nemesis. Austin says, her arch nemesis? She thinks so highly of him. Maxie says she was going to tell Brook, and Brook says she gets it. Maxie doesn’t owe her anything. She stomps off, and Austin says he thinks Maxie’s friend just made them all about her, but Maxie says, she’s hurting. She probably thinks Maxie was intentionally hiding this from her. He says, is she? Because if he’s her dirty little secret, it’s kind of okay with him; it’s kind of hot. She says, he is part of the problem. If he and Brook hadn’t been, and remained, so antagonistic toward each other, she would have felt more comfortable telling Brook about them. He asks what he can do to make this right, and she says, make peace with Brook. He says, anything but that.

Dante asks if Sonny is okay, and Sonny says, why wouldn’t he be? Dante says he knows Sonny is happy for Brando, but that’s got to bring stuff up. Sonny says, because his marriage failed, he can’t be happy for anybody else? Dante knows as well as he does, there’s life after divorce. Dante says he does know that, and Sonny asks if he’s ready to box. Dante says he’d love to, but that was a work call. Sonny says, don’t worry about it. He’ll find someone else; someone better than Dante. They laugh and hug.

Esme says she and Spencer can spend the day together at least, but he says he has plans. They’ll talk later. He leaves, and Nikolas says, Spencer’s transition back to civilian life might take time. Esme says, that’s kind of him, but they both know Spence isn’t struggling with being home; he’s struggling with her being in his home. Nikolas puts his arm around Esme, when Laura walks in. She says, sorry to interrupt, and Nikolas says he wasn’t expecting her. She says she can see that. She ran into his wife, and she thought she might stop by. He says, she saw Ava? How is she? Laura says, maybe he should ask where she is, and he says, okay, where? She says, at Charlie’s meeting with her lawyer.

Scotty and Ava sit at a table, and he says, let him understand this. She’s throwing in the towel because of an unwanted houseguest? She says, Esme has taken up residence in her home against her wishes. Can he blame her for walking out? He asks if this is really about Esme, or is she just looking for a way out?

Brando arrives at The Savoy, and asks Sasha, how’s it going, wife? She says, stock is trading well, husband. Where’s he been? He says, he just ran into Sonny and Dante at the gym. They send their congratulations, about the company and them. Gladys runs up, and says, Brando. He turns around, and she sees a bouquet in his hand. She says, they’re lovely, but flowers are unnecessary. She’s already forgiven him for eloping and leaving her behind, so he shouldn’t have. He says, good, because he didn’t; they’re for Sasha. He takes the bouquet, and gives it to Sasha, who pulls out a rose, and gives it to Gladys, saying, for her. Gladys says, very gracious. Unlike some. She looks at Brando, and he kisses Sasha.

Nikolas asks Laura, Ava is seeing a lawyer? About what? She says she can’t speak to that, but she did hear the Cassadine family might expanding. Esme says, that’s what she thought, but false alarm. Nikolas asks if Laura spoke to Ava, and Laura looks at Esme. Esme says, if they’ll excuse her, and jets. Laura says, thank God Esme’s not pregnant. At least they avoided that catastrophe. He asks if Ava was okay, and she says, Ava told her that she walked out on him. He says, they argued. He told Esme that she could stay without running it by Ava. Laura asks why he would do that, and he says, because she needed a safe haven. Sonny’s been intimidating her. He had words with her over this sex tape that’s been making the rounds. She says, Sonny’s not the only one who thinks Esme is responsible for that. Cam and Joss both think Esme framed Trina Robinson. And then there’s his wife. If Esme should be afraid of anyone, she should be afraid of Ava. He says he’s sorry Ava is upset, but he won’t let anything happen to Esme, and she asks why he’s being so protective of Esme all of a sudden.

Sonny spars with a random partner, when Spencer walks into the gym. Sonny comes out of the ring, and asks if Spencer wants to hold the bag. Spencer gets behind the heavy bag, and Sonny throws some punches. He says, it’s good to see Spencer out of Spring Ridge. How does it feel being a free man? Spencer says, it’s more complicated than he thought it would be, and Sonny says, he knows what it’s like to be away for so long, and come back and get your life on track. Spencer can do it. Spencer says, a lot happened the month he was away, and Sonny asks if he means when Cameron and Josslyn were taped having sex in his cabin, and now that tape has leaked out? Spencer says, like that, and Sonny says, now that they’re on the subject, they need to discuss Spencer’s girlfriend Esme. There’s a lot of things they need to talk about. Spencer says, he’s damn right they do. Starting with why Sonny thought it was okay to scare the hell out of her.

Nina tells Curtis, fantastic party, and says, hi, to Selena. Curtis introduces them, and Selena says she’s long been a fan of Nina’s magazine. Curtis says, she has? and Selena says, of course (🍷). How is one to be taken seriously in business if one has no sense of trends or style? She asks if Nina wouldn’t agree, and Nina says she certainly would. She thinks she and Selena have a mutual acquaintance; Sonny Corinthos. Selena says, yes. Mr. Corinthos has proven to be a valuable friend, and one can never have too many of those. She looks at Curtis, and says, it’s been a pleasure to meet Nina. She leaves, and Nina says, what was that? Curtis says, trouble.

Felicia tells Anna, imagine, she used to be so bored with stocks and bonds, and Anna asks if she thinks she and Mac are going to investing now. Felicia says, no, too risky, and Anna tells her, says the women who went to Switzerland on her own to rescue her daughter. Felicia says, some risks are worth taking. She can’t wait to see Victor Cassadine get his, and Anan says, her too. Tomorrow, they get the bad guy. Today… Felicia says, we celebrate, and they clink champagne flutes.

Dante asks if the new alarm system was armed, but Elizabeth says she disarmed it. The boys kept forgetting and setting it off. Finn says, the patrols are still driving by, right? and Dante says, they are, but they didn’t report any unusual activity last night. In the kitchen, Aiden asks if they shouldn’t call Cam and let him know it happened again last night. Jake says, Aiden heard mom; he has enough to deal with right now. Aiden says, like what? and Jake says, like college stuff; like girlfriend stuff. Aiden says he wants to feel safe in their house again, and Jake puts his arm around Aiden. Elizabeth says, the dream was bad enough. What if she heard that person in her dream because they were right here, standing over her while she slept? Someone was in her house again. Dante says, and it sounds like that someone’s getting bolder.

Maxie tells Brando that he’s looking sharp, and Sasha agrees. Lucy says, she was thinking, today is special, and she thought, maybe the Face of Deception should also be the Voice of Deception. Sasha says she’s not sure she understands, and Lucy says, now that all the guests have arrived and settled in, she’d love if Sasha would say a few words; make a speech. Maxie says, that’s a great idea.

Scotty says, for reasons that defy logic, Ava is in love with Nikolas. For more obvious reasons, Nikolas is in love with her; he’s crazy about her. She says, that’s certainly one way to look at it, and Scotty says, so he screws up a few times. Why pull that ripcord? She says she may have been a bit rash, and he says, let’s take love out of the equation. He suggests she hang on to her marital property; plant her flag. She says, as always, he’s been invaluable. She knows exactly what she needs to do.

Nikolas says, he’s only invested in Esme so far as she affects Spencer, and Laura says, now that they know Esme’s not pregnant, and they’re not a couple anymore, she doesn’t affect Spencer, and she doesn’t need to be here. He says he can’t leave her at Sonny’s mercy, and she says she seriously doubts Esme is in any real danger from Sonny. He says, if he sends Esme away, and anything happens to her for any reason, Spencer will feel guilty for the rest of his life. Surely they don’t want that. She says, he’s right; they don’t want that ~~and don’t call her Shirley~~. But they don’t want his wife to leave him, do they? He says, it was a rapidly evolving situation. Spencer found out Esme might be pregnant. Does she know who he confided in first? She says, not Victor, and he says she got it on the first guess. That’s why he stepped in so quickly. It seemed like the best solution for everyone involved. She asks if he told Ava, but he says, she was out the door before he could get that far. She says, maybe she can talk to Ava later, but doesn’t he think he should be more proactive about savaging his own marriage? He says, she’s right. He’ll get right on it. He takes out his phone, and excuses himself. He leaves, and Esme comes back. She says, she senses she should go, but Laura says, not before Esme hears what she’s got to say.

Sonny says he and Esme just had a chat, and Spencer says, in other words, Sonny intimidated her? Sonny says, Spencer’s going to talk to him about intimidation when he just did time for terrorizing his stepmother, and using Sonny’s daughter Avery as a pawn? Spencer says he made mistakes, and Sonny says, he’s still making them. He’s defending Esme, even after what she did to Cameron and Josslyn, not to mention Trina. Spencer says he doesn’t believe she did any of those things, and Sonny says, let’s say it wasn’t Trina. Was it him? Spencer says, Sonny knows he would never do anything like that to Josslyn, and Sonny says, okay then. Spencer says, they granted Esme sanctuary on Spoon Island to keep her safe from Sonny, and Sonny asks if Spencer thinks he’d really hurt Esme. Spencer says, no, but she is afraid, and Sonny asks what exactly she said went down between them. Spencer says, that if his father and Uncle Victor hadn’t shown up, she doesn’t know what would have happened. Sonny says, here’s what went down. He was just convincing her to own up to what she did. Victor and Nikolas came, and then she had all the waterworks, crying and tears everywhere. Spencer says he doesn’t think Sonny would ever harm Esme physically, but even if her fears are unwarranted, he can’t turn his back on her. Sonny says, Spencer’s loyalty should be to the people who have been by his side. He’s backing the wrong horse.

In a secluded area, Sasha takes a pill, and chases it with red wine.

Austin says, cards on the table, and Brook starts to talk at the same time. He says, forgive him; ladies first. She says she doesn’t like him, and he says, great. It can’t come as a surprise that the feeling’s mutual. She says, but she does like Maxie, and he says, so does he. She says, and putting their issues aside, she sees he’s been a really good friend to Maxie, and he says, and Brook’s been a really good friend to her, so they have that in common. What they also have in common is people like Leo and Bailey, who seem to get hurt when they’re gunning for one another. She says, so is he thinking what she’s thinking? and he says, a cease fire. She says, deal, and they shake hands. He asks if she’d be doing this if he wasn’t with Maxie, and she says, hell no, and walks away.

Brook asks Maxie if Austin makes her happy, and Maxie says, so far. Brook says, that’s all she cares about, and Felicia says, same here. Maxie says, Felicia likes him, right? and Felicia says, so far.

Dante bags the painting, and says he’ll have it checked for prints. Elizabeth will have to come down and have hers done so they can exclude her. In the meantime, her house has been accessed multiple times with new locks and keys. It might be a good idea to stay somewhere else. At least until they catch this guy. She says she can’t do that to the boys. This is their home. They’ve been through enough. Finn says, they can stay with him, but she says he doesn’t have enough space. He says, they’ll camp out, and make it fun. Dante says he’ll leave them to figure it out. He’ll let them know if he hears anything. He leaves, and Finn says, maybe his place is not ideal. He’ll book a hotel for her and the boys. She says she can’t let him do that. She guesses she can ask Laura if the boys can stay with her, and Finn asks where she’ll be, and she says, far enough away to keep them all safe.

Lucy clinks something against her glass, and asks if the guests can gather up a little bit. She wants to thank them for being here to celebrate Deception going public today. Everyone applauds, and she says, and to commemorate this special occasion, a few words from the Face of Deception, Sasha Gilmore. Everyone applauds again, and Sasha says, no dream can be realized without hard work. And she works with some of the most dedicated women in the world. Lucy Coe, their founder; Maxie Jones, Brook Lynn Quartermaine – several people go woo-woo with each name – and she thinks they’d agree that their success couldn’t happen without the people standing in this room. The investors, Deception staff, friends and family, as well those who – she looks at Brando – can only be here in spirit. She raises her glass, and says, to Deception, and everyone toasts.

Spencer says, Sonny keeps telling him that he needs to grow up; that he needs to protect, not punish the people who love him. Sonny says, but Esme is not on that list. He doesn’t know what game Esme is playing, and he’s trying to figure it out, but he does know it’s all about Esme, and she’s going to use Spencer and whoever else to get what she wants. Spencer says, that’s Sonny’s opinion, but that’s not how he sees her. Sonny says, if that’s what Spencer thinks, he doesn’t know Esme like he thinks he does. She’s going to use him. Spencer thinks he should get going, and Sonny tells him, be careful. Sonny has made some choices in his life that have hurt so many people he loves. He doesn’t know if he can get that back, and Spencer is dangerously close to walking in his shoes. Sonny picks up his bag, and heads for the door, saying, welcome home, nephew.

Laura says she certainly hopes Esme didn’t have anything to do with this video of Josslyn and Cameron, and Esme says, of course (🍷) she didn’t. Why won’t anyone believe her? Nikolas says, they’ll just have to let the police investigation run it’s course. In the meantime, he’s keeping an open mind. Laura tells Esme, her son has extended his hospitality to her. Laura hopes Esme doesn’t betray that trust. Ava walks in, and says, they already know the answer to that.

Selena tells Curtis, that was a lovely speech. Is he an investor? He says he doesn’t discuss his portfolio, but he’s sure she made a bundle on her shares of Deception. Seems she won’t need to host poker here anymore. She says, she’ll be the judge of what she needs, and if he agrees to her terms, she’ll provide whatever it is he needs. She flounces off, and Maxie yells, it’s going up again. Sasha asks Nina what that means, and Nina says, it means… Brook says, they’re going to be insanely rich. She and Maxie clink glasses, and Gladys smacks Brando’s shoulder and says, that means they are too.

Finn says he was thinking Elizabeth could stay with him and Violet, but she says she can’t. Look at what’s happening. This insanity isn’t about the house; that’s just the place where it’s happening. Her family is being targeted, and she doesn’t know why. She’s not going to put her boys, or Finn and Violet at risk. So the best thing is for her to stay by herself. He says, stay where? Here? She says, it doesn’t seem to matter where she goes, so she might as well stay put. He says, he’ll take the boys to school. When he gets back, they’ll talk about this. She says she’s made up her mind. No one is going to run her out of the house she shared with her husband.

In the kitchen, Aiden tells Jake, he loves spending time with grandma, but leaving mom here by herself? Jake says, it’ll be okay; mom’s tough. And Dante will catch the person doing this. Aiden says, but he hasn’t yet. Someone keeps sneaking into their house without getting caught. How does a person do that? Unless… What if it’s not a person at all? Jake says, of course (🍷) it’s a person. How else would he explain what happened with mom’s ring and her dress, and Franco’s art studio? Aiden says, what if it’s Franco?

Tomorrow, Nikolas asks Ava if that’s an ultimatum; Esme asks if there’s a path forward for her and Spencer; Curtis tells Drew, he’s going to fight like hell until it’s over; and Sonny says, what if he says no?

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Marge asks Marge Sr. if she can believe she’s 75, and Marge Sr. says she still thinks she’s 50. They go over the details for Marge Sr.’s birthday party, and Marge says, they’re having a big Hungarian menu, a Hungarian violinist, and there will be pictures of Marge when she was little. In Marge’s interview, she says, Marge Sr. was born in Hungary, and in 1956, when she was ten, there was an uprising; the Hungarian revolution. There were tanks and soldiers everywhere. Marge Sr. was harassed, and it was very scary. Austria opened the border, and Marge Sr. and her grandparents fled in the middle of the night with just the clothes on their backs. They were on the first airplane out of Austria to the United States, and since it was Christmas eve, President Eisenhower brought Marge Sr. a doll. Marge Sr. tells Marge that she didn’t speak the language, and in her interview, Marge says she can’t imagine leaving everything she’s known behind. Her grandmother sacrificed to give them a better life. She asks if it’s the life Marge Sr. imagined, and Marge Sr. says, she didn’t imagine. Her mother cleaned house and her grandfather had two jobs. They go over the guest list, and Marge hopes Jennifer can get Bill to come. She knows who’s not coming – Teresa. Marge knows Marge Sr. likes her, but she doesn’t need the drama. Marge Sr. says she’s not interested.

Teresa tells Gia that she’s cleaning out the pantry. Dolores is on her way over to pick stuff for the women’s shelter. Milania calls, saying, practice is over, and she’s wondering where her ride is. Teresa tells Gia to go get her, and in Teresa’s interview, she says, they’re moving in a week. She’s like a chicken without a head, and can’t remember anything. Dolores arrives, and Teresa shows her the ton of stuff she’s donating. Dolores says, it will be a big help, and they sit down for coffee. Teresa asks how Dolores’s mom is, and Dolores says she’s feeling better. She saw David when she was visiting her mom in the hospital, and she has to move on. Teresa says, Dolores needs to get away, and Dolores says she hasn’t had a vacation since long before covid. Ha! I haven’t had more than a long weekend since the late 90s. Teresa says she’d like to get away with Dolores, but not so much the other girls. She didn’t like how Marge said, we’re good, and wouldn’t wear her workout line for the softball game. Traci wouldn’t either. She tells Dolores that Marge is having a party for her mom, but she’s not invited. She thinks Marge’s mom is great, but she doesn’t care. She doesn’t want to be around someone who’s negative to her and Luis. To her, Marge is toxic.

Traci, Tiki, and daughter Teagan go to Melissa and Joe #2’s for lunch. They eat outside by the pool, and Joe says, it was an honor playing softball with Tiki. Tiki says he can’t help but be competitive. Melissa says she can’t walk, and Traci asks if her leggings were too tight. She couldn’t believe Teresa wanted her and Marge to wear them, when she’d just been screaming at Marge at the Treescape event, and mad at Traci because Tiki asked Luis questions. It was beyond scope of reality to be mad at her about something her husband said. Joe and Tiki wisely remove themselves from this conversation to play ball in the yard with the kids. Traci thanks Melissa for letting her bring Teagan, since she wants her daughter to get more social. Melissa thinks she’ll grow out of it, but Traci doesn’t know if Teagan is ready for kindergarten, and got her a tutor. She wants to set Teagan up for success. Melissa says she worries about Antonia. She seems mopey since she got hurt. Melissa had gone through a phase at Antonia’s age, but for a different reason. Her father had passed away and they moved, and she got depressed. It was a sad time, and she rebelled. She was jumping out of windows, and hanging out with the wrong crowd. She went wild. She sees Antonia changing her pattern, and she’s freaking out. In Melissa’s interview, she says, Antonia is at a time in her life when she can slip up, and make mistakes that will haunt her. Traci says, Antonia has a stable, secure life that Melissa didn’t have. She has normal teenage issues.

Jackie takes the kids for ice cream, and gets a small cup. They sit outside to eat it, and in Jackie’s interview, she says, it’s the first bite first bite of anything in the last 18 years that deviated from the rules of how she’s allowed to eat. She feels like she’s walking off a cliff. The voices in her head are telling her to stop after three bites, but the kids are offering her a taste of their ice cream and vice versa. That’s never happened before. She’s never been a participant in getting ice cream. She’s never been part of the adventure. For many people, it’s a small thing, but for her, it’s a turning point. She ate more ice cream in one sitting than she has in her entire adult life, and she enjoyed the time with her kids. I think about how many social gatherings revolve around food, both with family and friends, and I truly feel badly for her. She’s missed out on so much.

Melissa takes Antonia to meet with her trainer Maria at the gym. In Melissa’s interview, she says Antonia has been working with her trainer for a couple of months to get back into moving her knee, and doing gymnastics. To get Antonia used to putting pressure on her knee, Maria suggests working on jumping up first. In her interview, Melissa says, she hasn’t seen Antonia train in a while, since Joe #2’s been taking her. For months, she said she couldn’t work her knee, and it’s been scary. Finally, she’s putting the pressure on her knee that she needs to. Thank you, Jesus. Melissa squeals about how good it is, and how proud she is of Antonia. She loves hearing that Antonia wants to tumble. Antonia says she wants to be better, and Melissa says, it broke her heart when Antonia said she wanted to quit. It was like she gave up on life. Antonia says, Melissa is making it sound like she’s depressed, and Melissa says she got nervous, since that happened to her at Antonia’s age. But she wasn’t accepted at her new school the way Antonia has been. Antonia says, it was stressful, and Melissa says she takes ownership for not taking Antonia’s feelings into consideration. Antonia says, Melissa had a childhood that was bad, and Melissa asks if Antonia wants to hug it out, but gets a hard no.

Jackie has a session with therapist Ilene (I catch her name this time), who asks how she’s feeling since their last session. Jackie says she felt good. Her husband wanted to know how he could help, but she’s not ready for that. She doesn’t want him to think she’s crazy. Ilene asks how long they’ve been married, and Jackie says, 15 years. Ilene says, she thinks he doesn’t know her? and Jackie says she was surprised when he said he notices everything. Ilene says, Evan loves her unconditionally. She wants to help Jackie communicate with him successfully, and deal with her issues in more constructive ways. She asks how the ice cream challenge went, and Jackie says she didn’t have a problem eating it, and ate more than half. It was fun, but then she thought about it all day, and felt guilty. A regular person would skip eating something else, and it took a lot out of her not compensate. Ilene says, a normal person wouldn’t skip eating something else because they ate ice cream. Compensatory behavior shows up in most eating disorders. Jackie is choosing not to give to that behavior because she wants to get healthier. It’s a choice. Jackie says she knows she could do it forever until her heart gives out. When some people are stressed, they stop, but she does the opposite. She’d lost two or three pounds when she had a fight with a friend and her husband was involved. In Jackie’s interview, she says she wants to be okay with food, so she doesn’t have to keep the peace with people she doesn’t want to. They decide for her next challenge, she’ll have a serving of something extra, and Ilene says her body needs extras. Indulge in them, and use her energy to get healthier. Jackie says she wants to sit at breakfast and not just eat strawberries. Ilene says, one thing a day, but no compensating or taking anything away.

Everyone gets ready for Marge Sr.’s birthday party. Well, except for Teresa. Jackie tells Evan, she wants to try new stuff; one new thing each day. She’s scared because she feels like she’ll gain weight. Evan says even if she does, it won’t change anything. She looks great at any weight, but she’s healthier at certain weights. She hopes she’ll enjoy it, and not just be scared, and Evan says, once she embraces it, it will go great. Jennifer tells Bill that she’s excited to be invited again. Now that she’s good with Marge, she wonders if Bill will get back in the men’s good graces. Bill says he’s happy to support Jennifer, and if she’s moving on, he will too. In Jennifer’s interview, she says, she was worried Bill didn’t care enough to try, but him making the extra effort to be nice to her friends for her, gives her hope. Bill says, Joe #2 and Evan said Jennifer didn’t have a good heart, and he can’t accept that, but Evan texted him and apologized. We see a clip of Evan texting, hey man, I’m sorry, and Bill says he has no problem with Evan, but who knows about Joe #2? Melissa asks Joe #2 how things are with Bill, and he says he understands Bill is mad, but he hasn’t apologized. Bill shouldn’t let his wife treat her friends like sh*t. He needs to face it, and Joe’s not afraid to tell him.

Milania points out Nana’s favorite drawer in the kitchen, and Teresa asks if they remember Nono cooking squid. We flash back that, and there’s a collective, eww! from the universe. Teresa says, they’ll make new memories in the new house, and in her interview, she says she can’t believe they’re moving. When they moved in, she thought it would be forever. We flash back to that, ad she says she wouldn’t be making such a big step if she didn’t feel in her heart it was right. Teresa points out some things the buyers are taking along with the house, and says she’s going to miss the staircase. We flash back to Gia coming down in her prom dress, and Milania sliding down the banister. Teresa says she loves the foyer. They move on to the living room, and Gia says she remembers taking the family portrait. We flash back to that, and Teresa says, they always used the room for holidays. Milania says she remembers Joe #1 standing at the banister, and we flash back to Juicy Joe making a speech about family. Teresa says, that’s when the legal problems started, and Milania says, the house is their only memory of dad. Teresa says, there were good memories here, but – she tears up – they’re going to make new ones. She tells the girls, don’t mind her. She’s getting her period.

The party begins. There are beautiful flowers on all the tables, a lot of food, and the violin player begins. In Marge’s interview, she says they practiced Hungarian traditions when she was growing up, and only spoke Hungarian at home. But when her grandparents passed, they lost the traditions. It was important to bring them back for Marge Sr.’s birthday; they brought back beautiful memories. She says, let’s get this party started in Hungarian. Kezdődjön a buli according to Google translator. Tons of people come, and Dolores says she loves a good violin. Who would have thought? The guys gather by the bar, and Joe #3 wonders if Bill will make it, and Frank says he just wants to have a good time. Joe #3 says, if Joe #2 lets loose on Bill, he’ll have to shut Joe down. Frank says he’s on board with that. Melissa and Joe #2 arrive, and Melissa points out that Joey’s (#5?) christening was there, and we flash back to Joe #2 starting a fight with Joe #1. Evan says he texted Bill, and Frank asks if Joe #2 is going to be okay if Bill comes. Joe says, he’ll see how Bill acts, and Frank asks if Joe is going to start with him. Joe says, that depends, and Joe #3 tells him not to start anything here. No arguments. Bill and Jennifer arrive.

Joe #3 asks how Bill is, and Bill says, it’s getting better. They bro hug and go to the bar. Frank asks if everything is good, and in Frank’s interview, he says he sees Joe #2 coming over. He’s going to expect an apology from Bill, and Frank honestly doesn’t think Bill owes him one. The situation might not go well. Joe #2 asks how Bill is doing. They missed him at the softball game. Bill says his surgery ran late, and Frank complains that he only got short texts from Bill. He doesn’t like tension among the men. Bill says he wasn’t happy when Joe #2 texted f*** you to him, and Joe says Bill’s wife kicked them out of the house. He thought he and Bill were friends, and expected a phone call. He should have called, and said, whatever the girls are going through, they’ll fix this. Bill says he understands, and admits his wife was out of place. A lot of stuff happened, and things took place leading up to it. Joe says he was hurt, and Bill says he was too. Joe says, then Bill cut out, but Frank says, they were picking on him. Bill and Evan agree they’re good, and Bill says, this is what happens when they get involved in the women’s issues. Joe #2 admits maybe it was wrong on his part. The women have stupid arguments, and they’re not like that. Everything is all good, and Bill is glad they’re in a better place. Translation: He has his drinking buddies back. Joe #2 asks what Bill is going to do to get back in the group, and Bill says he’ll kiss Joe’s butt like Frank did. We flash back to that, and Bill adds that he’ll carve his initials in Joe’s butt, and write Bill’s Bitch. Alrighty then. Jennifer says, it looks like they’re getting along. She thinks this is going to be a good night. They talk Jersey Shore traffic, which I totally understand. It’s horrible. Frank says Dolores is up for a trip, and Dolores tells the women, everyone is going to Nashville. Jackie says she and Evan went for their anniversary, and Marge says she heard Nashville is like Nash Vegas. Joe #3 tells Frank that the women seem to bond when they go away. Clearly, he’s never watched the show. Dolores says she told Teresa she’d been thinking about a trip, but Teresa doesn’t want to go without Luis. Melissa asks if Marge invited Teresa to the birthday party, but Marge says, not after the softball game. Tracy tells Melissa that Teresa said if Marge was wearing her leggings, her ass wouldn’t jiggle so much, and in Jackie’s interview, she says, body shaming is never okay. Agreed. Tracy says Teresa is mad at her, but not her husband, and Dolores says, Teresa won’t fight with men. Marge says, Teresa puts men on a pedestal, even the ones who don’t treat her right, like her ex-husband. Dolores says Teresa can hold her own.

They go into the main ballroom, and everyone gets food. Jennifer says, goulash sounds like something someone would eat in jail. In Jackie’s interview, she says, there are too many options. She’s going to load her plate with food, and people will see she’s eating, but she’s not going to eat everything. Uh-oh. That sounds like playing games with it a bit. She says she’s watching how Jennifer eats what she wants. It’s a crazy concept to her, and she can’t wait until she can just do that. A guy announces the guest of honor, the one and only Marge Sr., and Marge dances in with Joe #3. Dolores says she wants to be like that at 75. Me too, if I make it. Marge tells everyone to take their glasses in hand. This is a gold circle moment for her mother. She was a Hungarian immigrant who rode a bicycle over the boarder to escape communism at age ten, with only the clothes on her back. She was a single mother, and the best role model. Marge loves her so much. In Marge’s interview, she says, even though she gives her mother a hard time – we flash back to Marge talking smack to and about Marge Sr. – one thing she saw was that Marge Sr. could triumph over the darkest things in life. She never squashed Marge’s dreams, or made he feel less then. Marge Sr. told her that she could do anything she wanted. She tells everyone that she hopes Marge Sr. lives to be 150, because she can’t live without her, and asks everyone to raise a glass to Marge Sr. In Jennifer’s interview, she says, for so long, she had this image of Marge being heartless, and not caring about family the way Jennifer does. But it’s clear she loves her mother and would do anything for her family. She guesses they have more in common than she thought. Bill wonders if Jennifer will ever get there with her mother, and the cake is brought out. They sing Happy Birthday, and the announcer guy really gets into song. Like, really. Marge Sr. says, it’s the best night of her life, and Marge says she’s happy it was such a beautiful night, and hopes to be as vivacious as Marge Sr. at her age. She loves her mother so much, and Marge Sr. means the world to her. Bill picks up Marge Sr. and dances around with her. Everyone joins in.

Next time, Teresa moves, Jackie falls off a mechanical bull, Teresa accuses Marge of spreading rumors about Luis, and Teresa clears the table, literally swiping everything to the floor.

🎼 They Write the Songs…

The winners.

https://www.grammy.com/news/2022-grammys-complete-winners-nominees-nominations-list

The highlights.

https://www.directv.com/binge/in-case-you-missed-it-2022-grammy-awards-highlights/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/04/04/2022-grammy-highlights-best-moments/7224764001/

The fashion.

https://www.eonline.com/photos/34245/grammys-2022-red-carpet-fashion

Grammy Awards 2022: Best and worst dressed celebrities on the red carpet

https://915thebeat.com/news/8725501/grammy-awards-2022-best-worst-dressed-red-carpet/

☄️ Catch a Falling Star, Put It In Your Pocket…

Drop in tomorrow for soap and OC antics. Until then, stay safe, stay gleaning from those around you , and stay knowing, only an unwise farmer plants a single crop.

Apr2

April 1, 2022 – Trina Makes Her Plea, Byrne Return, Another Year, Annulled, Sponsoring, Deck Wedding, Maid Chosen, NYC Reaction, Dragon Due Date, In the Grammy Know, Music In the Quotes & My Name

Posted on April 2, 2022 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Brick and Sonny bro hug, and Sonny says it’s good to see him. He asks how Brick got there so fast from L.A. Brick says he knows a guy, who knows a guy, who has a jet fueled and ready at LAX. When Sonny calls, he’s here. How can he help? Sonny says, there’s been a void in his life for too long that he’s been trying to fill, and Brick says, someone used to fill that void. Sonny says, yeah, Jason.

The guy from Charlie’s comes to Alexis’s office and says, it’s been a long time, Miss Davis. She says, it’s you, and he says she remembers. She says she never forgets a face, especially when it belongs to the man who blamed her for his brother’s death.

Harmony walks into Charlie’s, and sees Nina, who apparently lives there now. Nina asks how it went with Michael and Willow. She saw them, right? Harmony says she did, and Nina asks if Harmony told them that it’s in Wiley’s best interest to visit her. Harmony tells her, she said all that and more, and Nina says, don’t leave her in suspense; what did they say? Harmony says, not what Nina wanted to hear.

Nikolas walks into Windymere’s living room, and says, there’s nothing to fear. You’re safe. Esme and Spencer follow him in, and Esme says, this place is extraordinary. Even the name sounds grand – Windymere. Spencer says, it’s not like she hasn’t been here before, and Esme says, not for months. It’s good to be back. Nikolas says, more important, she’s safe from Sonny and his goons here, and Spencer says, what about the lady of the house? When is he going to loop Ava in?

Ava slips into the courtroom and sits down, as Judge Young is saying, Trina Robinson, you have two counts against you. How do you plead? Trina hesitates, and Scotty starts to talk, but she says she’s got this. She tells the judge that she pleads not guilty, and I say, yes!

Brick says, it’s the perfect time to raise a glass to their gone, but never forgotten, friend… What happened to the bar? No single malt aged twelve years? Sonny says he’s taking a break from that stuff, but the bar’s loaded if Brick wants to go help himself. Brick says, whither thou goest, I will go, and Sonny laughs. They sit down, and Sonny says he was hoping Brick would say that. Brick asks, how he can help fill that void? Is Sonny up for adventure? San Juan? Hong Kong? Marrakesh? Sonny says, not adventure. Monica has declared Jason legally dead, so they’re all going to be going to the memorial service. Brick says, may he rest in peace, and Sonny says, maybe Jason can, but he can’t. Does Brick remember Selena Wu? Brick says he does. Formidable lady. Is she causing Sonny trouble? Sonny says, she gave him advice, something he’s heard already, and Brick asks, what advice? Sonny says, that he can’t run the business alone anymore. He needs somebody else to step up and fill that hole Jason left behind. Brick says, I accept, and Sonny smiles and nods.

Alexis says, Brendan, isn’t it? and he says, it is. She says, the last time they saw each other, it was at Neil’s funeral. Not a very pleasant occasion for many reasons. Alexis flashes back to the funeral, and Brendan telling her, this is a celebration of Neil’s life. Alexis stripped Neil of everything he considered worth living for. He doesn’t want this service tainted with her presence. She’s not welcome. We see her leaving, and in the present, she says, he made his feelings crystal clear. And if it’s any consolation, that moment was devastating to her, and sent her into her own personal hell. He says he heard she lost her law license, hit the booze pretty hard, and didn’t stop until she attacked a cop and went to prison. She says she’s very flattered that he kept up with her life. What does he want?

Nina says, Willow just told Harmony what she thought Michael wanted to hear. Get her alone. She’ll change her mind and let Nina see Wiley. Harmony says she’s sorry. Willow doesn’t think it’s in Wiley’s best interest to have contact with Nina. Nina says, so Michael and Willow want a fight. They’ll get a fight, especially after her run-in with Carly earlier. Harmony asks, what happened? and Nina says she was reaching out to Carly to compromise about Wiley, but she wasn’t having it. Harmony says, she’s going through a rough patch, right? She just got divorced from Sonny? Nina says, Carly filed for that divorce. She pushed it through practically overnight. She threw away Sonny with both hands. Harmony tells Nina, give it some time; let Carly lick her wounds. Give her time to heal. Nina says, if that ever happens. And then what? Wiley will be in college, asking, who’s Nina? and he’ll never know who his birth mother is. If only she knew Nelle was her daughter before Nelle died. She could have saved Nelle from herself, and she wouldn’t have to be begging for a chance to get to know her grandson, or for him to know her.

Nikolas says, they can let Ava know when she gets home. Right now, she’s at Trina’s hearing. Spencer says, right, that was today, and Esme asks if he wishes he was there. He says he’s the last person Trina wants to see, and she says she didn’t ask what Trina would want. Nikolas asks if Esme wants to drop her bags off in the bedroom. It’s the same one as the last time. Spencer says, Nikolas can’t stop Esme from bringing up Trina; she’s obsessed. Esme asks if she doesn’t have reason to be. It doesn’t matter that there’s evidence Trina posted that video of Joss and Cam. Sonny Corinthos still believes it was her. Nikolas says, which is why she’s at Windymere and Spencer is home. And she’s safe. She asks if any place is really safe from Sonny, and Spencer says, Uncle Sonny will do anything and everything to protect his family. She says he means protect them from her, and he tells her, he didn’t say that. She says he didn’t have to. She’ll take her bags up. She leaves, and Nikolas asks why Spencer is treating Esme this way when he invited her to stay here. Spencer says he’s sorry, but Esme pushes his buttons; the way he’s been known to push other people’s. By the way, is there a bomb shelter on the island? Nikolas asks, why? and Spencer says, because he’d like to be inside it when Nikolas tells Ava that he and Esme moved in.

Scotty tells Trina, stick with me, kid. They’ll be sorry they tried to railroad you. ADA Arden says, this was a premeditated act that required a significant amount of planning. The defendant specifically targeted her friends with the intent to cause harm. The state requests bail be set at $250,000. Scotty jumps up, and says, your honor, my client is a freshman in college. She’s not Lizzie Borden. She has ties to the community. She’s innocent until proven guilty. She should be released without bond. Arden says, if the defendant is released without posting significant bail, and access to a computer, she has the capacity to do significant harm. (Huh?) Who knows who else she’s taped? Scotty tells her to save that for her closing statement, if she even gets that far. Judge Young tells Scotty, that will be enough, and tells Arden, there’s no indication the defendant poses a threat to the community. Therefore, the defendant is released without bond. He bangs his gavel, and Scotty dusts off his hands. The judge tells Trina that she’s free to go, pending a trial date to be determined. The bailiff says, court is adjourned, and Portia runs over to Trina, saying, she’s never been more prouder of her. She hugs Trina, and Curtis says, Trina was great. Ava says, may I? and hugs Trina, who thanks her for coming. Ava says she’s so proud of Trina, proclaiming her innocence. Josslyn says, they’ll prove it, no matter what it takes, and she and Trina hug. Trina says, you too, Webber, and Cameron adds to the hug.

Brendan says he was in pain, and he wasn’t ready to face his brother’s failings, so he lashed out at Alexis; blamed her for Neil’s death. Alexis asks if that’s an apology, and he says, it is. She says she wishes she’d known about Neil’s addiction. She could have helped. But he hid it from her, and she had no clue. He says, she suffered enough. Look at her now. Brand new career, off the booze, respected, productive member of her community. She thanks him for the compliment, and says, he was really hostile to her at Neil’s funeral, so what is it with the sudden attitude adjustment? He says he’s had some bad luck himself; failed marriage, failed business. It brings humility. She says, and the need to make ~~almonds~~ amends? He says, as two people who loved Neil, he hoped they could come to an understanding.

Harmony tells Nina that she’s sorry. Nothing can bring back Wiley’s birth mother, but she has to know that Willow loves that little boy like he’s her own flesh and blood. If Nina gives it some time, maybe Willow can convince Michael that she should see her grandson. Nina asks, how much time? Because this is the same woman Harmony told her thinks she isn’t good for Wiley. She remembers when Willow was Miss Tate, and taught her former stepdaughter Charlotte. She didn’t like Willow then, and she should have trusted her instincts. Harmony says, Willow is highly principled, and Nina says, oh please. Willow says she’s going to help Nina, and the next moment, she pulls a 180 and sides with Michael. She doesn’t have a backbone. She only pretends that she’s compassionate. That weeping Willow is no oak. Harmony says, just because she’s gentle doesn’t mean she’s weak, and Nina says she’s sorry. She knows Willow is Harmony’s daughter. She’s just frustrated. Look how Willow has treated Harmony. She’s barely spoken to Harmony since she got out of prison. Harmony says things are much better between them now, and Nina says, until Michael shuts her down. Then what’s going to happen? She’s incapable of standing up to the man, or Carly. Nina would be better off to ask a stranger for help. Harmony hisses, Willow is no stranger, and she’s just as strong as her mother, but Nina says she’s never going to be as strong as Harmony. Harmony has overcome a lot, and turned her life around. Willow would be lucky to have even one drop of her courage. Harmony says she forgot; she has an appointment. She has to go. She walks out, and I’m starting to wonder if Nina is delusional.

Sonny asks Brick if that’s a serious offer. He could use Brick’s areas of expertise. Brick says, he can definitely help with the logistics, business support, definitely cyber security, but Sonny will need to bring in somebody else as a facilitator. Sonny says he’d trust Brick with his life, and Brick says, trust goes both ways; Sonny knows that. Sonny nods, and says, Jason used to do the day-to-day, but since he passed, Sonny has to deal with the other families, and try to figure out who targeted his stepdaughter. Brick asks if he’s talking about the tape of Josslyn and her boyfriend, and Sonny says, he saw the tape? Bricks says, hell no, but he saw people seeing it. It took every bit of self-control he could muster, not to take every one of them out. (What? Where are people watching this? And where is Brick hanging out?) Brick asks Sonny to please tell him that he found out who did this, and Sonny says he knows who’s responsible. He doesn’t have proof yet, but he put them on notice.

Ava says, congratulations. Scotty has one courageous client, and he says, tell him about it, but she’s got a big fight ahead… He sees Arden, and says, counselor, get used to the judge seeing things my way. Arden says, cyber crimes are insidious. The law is still catching up. The fact is, whatever goes on the internet, stays their forever. His client taped her friends without their knowledge and put it up for the whole world to see. Scotty says, hey Molly, tell your boss here… and Molly says, he can address her as ADA Lansing-Davis. He rolls his eyes, and says, okay, but she can’t really believe Trina did this. She says she believes DA Scorpio offered a generous plea bargain, and it was his obligation as Trina’s attorney to advise her to take it. Arden says, her associate’s right. She should have taken the deal, but she didn’t, so they’re going to trial. She’s going to take a stand for everyone who’s ever had an intimate picture or video weaponized against them. His client might have thought it was no big deal, but she was mistaken, and she’ll go to prison for the full term. She and Molly leave.

Trina thanks Josslyn and Cameron for being here and standing by her. Josslyn says, that’s what friends do, and Trina says, they took back the narrative when they told their story to The Invader. Their courage made her realize she doesn’t need to give in to cyber bullies, to Esme. The world needs to know she’s not the one who hurt them. Scotty says, they’ve got to talk strategy, and Portia says, now? Is that really necessary? Trina’s already been through so much today. He says, that ADA’s out for blood, and Curtis says, the judge hasn’t even set a trial date yet. Trina says, honestly, she just wants to take a long hot bath, and Scotty says, okay, she can do that. Tomorrow, they have a lot of work to do. Trina thanks him, and Curtis says he noticed there were reporters outside in the corridor. They’re going to want a statement, which he doesn’t think any of them should be making. Ava says she knows her way around this courthouse. They can exit this way. Portia tells Trina, let’s go home, and they follow Ava out. Josslyn tells Cameron, if she were her mom, she’d walk out of this courtroom with her head held high. He says, but she’s not her mom; she has nothing to prove. Josslyn says, only to herself, and Smoltz stumbles in. Cameron says, he’s too late; Trina went out the back. Smoltz says, it’s not Trina he wants. It’s Cameron and his girlfriend.

Josslyn says, they already told their stories to The Invader. Read it himself if he can afford the paywall. Smoltz says, he did read it, and Cameron says, then he would know they have nothing else to say. Smoltz says he knows Alexis Davis stole his scoop, and cut him out of the story, and Cameron says, oh boo-hoo. Life’s unfair. Smoltz says, what about their friend Trina? Their story did some good, but what about their friend? Josslyn says, what about Trina? and Smoltz says, did she do it? Did she film them and post it? Cameron says, hell no, and Smoltz asks, how can he be so sure? Do they know who’s responsible? Cameron and Josslyn look at each other, and he says, they do know. They just can’t prove it? Josslyn asks what he wants, and he says, an exclusive. Tell him stuff they didn’t say in the interview, and he’ll help them get the goods on whoever set up their friend. Sound good? Ava comes back, and says, you. Get the hell away from them.

Portia says, welcome home, and asks what Trina thinks. Trina says she liked it when it belonged to Joss’s dad, but she likes it even better now that it’s Portia’s. A safe harbor. Curtis says, good memories? and Trina says, yeah. Six months ago, their biggest problem was opening a jar of Sonny’s marinara sauce. Now everything’s changed. Curtis says, she heard what the lawyer said. They’re going to fight this. Portia says, they’re going to fight this, and they’re going to win. Trina says she told Joss and Cam that their courage gave her courage, but Portia and Curtis’s support helped her out a lot too. Curtis says, they can do a lot more than offer moral support. He could find evidence to exonerate her. He hasn’t forgotten how to find clues in dumpsters and garbage cans. Portia says, let’s hope it doesn’t come to that, and Trina says, Spencer’s right. On one hand, there are tons of people who believe in her. Curtis says, and on the other hand? and she says, there’s evidence that proves she did it. Esme made sure of that.

Nikolas tells Spencer, Ava is well-aware of Sonny’s methods when he feels someone has crossed him or his family. She’ll understand the need to protect Esme. Spencer says, but will she understand why he’s sitting across from her at breakfast? and Nikolas says, it’s not a permanent arrangement. If Trina is found guilty, Sonny will have to accept the verdict and back off. Spencer says, even if Uncle Sonny does, he doesn’t think Ava will. Ava loves Trina like a daughter. She’d happily throw Esme to the wolves if it means Trina goes free. Nikolas says, and if Esme is carrying Spencer’s child? Ava may not like it, but she’ll make peace with it. Spencer says, and if Esme’s not pregnant? and Nikolas says, that’s all the more reason for Spencer to find out.

Brick says, so little Spencer has a girlfriend, and Sonny says, he’s not so little anymore. Brick says, Sonny has always liked this kid, and Sonny says, he still does, but not his company. Brick says, Sonny is convinced this Esme Prince is behind the video. Is he sure Spencer didn’t help? Sonny says, Spencer has done some terrible things, but he’s known Josslyn since they were in kindergarten, and Cameron is part of his extended family. He thinks Spencer’s hands are clean. Brick says, so the girlfriend is operating behind his back, and Sonny says, yep. If they can prove Trina is innocent and Esme is guilty, it won’t be just justice for Josslyn and Cameron. It will be a way for Spencer to dump his girlfriend. Brick says he knows Sonny’s got his own people on it, but as always, if Sonny needs him… Sonny says, yeah, he needs Brick, and Brick says, then he’s on it, but in the meantime… Sonny says, what is on his mind? and Brick says, Sonny is always running around looking out for everybody else. Who’s looking out for him?

Scotty goes into Charlie’s, and asks Nina what she wants. He’s very busy. He has a young woman who needs his help, unlike her. She says she’s sorry. She thought she could avoid going to court, and he says she thought she could get somebody to intercede with Wiley’s parents? Somebody like Sonny? But he threw her to the wolves, didn’t he? She says, no, this has nothing to do with Sonny. Her go-between couldn’t really do anything because Willow is so besotted with Michael, she won’t stand up to him or Carly. He says, why would she? Her mother couldn’t even stand up to that snake oil salesman Shiloh. Nina says, he’s not making this easy on her. Can they sit down? He asks, why should he? He kept her out of prison, and she turned her nose up at his legal expertise. So if she wants his help now, he’ll have to hear her say it.

Alexis says she assumes this understanding comes at a price, but Brendan says, he wouldn’t put it that way. She asks how he’d put it, and he says, she couldn’t have risen from the ashes without help. Is it wrong of him to want the same thing? She says, that depends on what he means by help. Forgiveness? Friendship? He says his brother lost his life by getting involved with a self-destructive alcoholic, and she says, there it is. She was wondering how long he was going to keep up the Mr. Nice Guy act. There’s the door, move toward it, and don’t look back. He says, his brother was never a rich man, and funerals are expensive. She can deny it all she wants, but she contributed to Neil’s death. She needs to make things right. She says she’ll never stop wondering what happened to Neil, and starts to get her stuff together to leave. How he became an addict, and how that addiction took his life. She’s not at all satisfied that’s the truth, but she won’t be browbeaten into paying for his brother’s mistakes. There’s nothing he can say that will make her change her mind. He asks if she’s sure about that.

Alexis says, he needs to leave, but Brendan says he’s not leaving until he gets what he wants. Harmony walks in, and asks Alexis if she’s early. Alexis says, actually, she’s right on time. Brendan was just leaving. Harmony introduces herself, and he says, Brendan Byrne, Neil’s brother. Harmony Miller. Where does he know that name? Have they met before? Harmony says she doesn’t think so. He might have seen her on TV, in connection with an organization called Dawn of Day. She was pretty notorious back then. Alexis says she and Harmony were just leaving, so if he doesn’t mind… He says, of course (🍷). He’ll send her his contact information. If she sees an opportunity she thinks he might be right for, let him know. He leaves, and Harmony says, what was all that about? Alexis says she doesn’t know, but it was scary.

Sonny says, Brick doesn’t have to worry. He survived all those months in Nixon Falls; he can survive anything. Brick says, but he wasn’t alone, and Sonny asks if he’s talking about Nina. Brick says, yeah. She must be one helluva lady to come between Sonny and Carly. Sonny asks if Brick still has something for his wife, and Brick asks if he doesn’t mean ex-wife. He just admires Sonny’s taste, but he gave up Carly. Brick just hopes this new lady’s worth it.

Nina and Scotty get a drink, and Nina says, okay. He needs to hear her say it. She clears her throat, and says she made a mistake. He says, what? and she repeats it louder. She says, she shouldn’t have pinned all her hopes on Willow’s compassion. Does he feel better? He suggests she hire Martin Grey, that folksy downhome charm works with a few judges. She says she doesn’t need folksy downhome charm. She needs a fighter, a killer, that will leave his opponents bloody in the field. He says, that’s him. However, he’s busy right now with Trina Robinson. Nina says she needs his help, and she’s willing to put him on retainer immediately. He says, before he takes her money, he needs to know she’s going to fight for Wiley, no matter what. And if that means kicking Sonny to the curb, then she’s going to do that.

Trina comes back downstairs, and Portia asks what she thinks. Trina says, great room, and thanks her. Portia says she made it up like Trina’s old room, but she probably wants to get rid of the stuffed animals now that she’s grown up. Trina says, no, never, as all of us who have them past our teenage years would say, but she’s still looking forward to returning to her dorms when this nightmare ends and she proves her innocence. Then this place is theirs. Portia says, it’s Trina’s home too. And she doesn’t have to be brave. They’re in this together. Curtis says, all of them, and they have a family group hug.

Josslyn says, what part of no way doesn’t Smoltz understand? and Smoltz says, give it up, man. Ava faces him, and says, a journalist like Mr. Smoltz won’t stop until you slam the door in his face, or better yet, on his writing hand. He asks if she hasn’t heard of the first amendment, and she says, it comes right before the second, and I literally lol. Smoltz says, that sounds like a threat, and Ava says she was hoping it would. Cameron says he and Josslyn can handle this, and Josslyn tells Smoltz, they’re not interested in boosting his career. Cameron says, in other words, get lost. Smoltz says, fine; their loss. He stomps to the door, and says, and their friend Trina’s. He slams out, and Josslyn says, this wasn’t Ava’s fight. Ava says, on the contrary. Avery would never forgive her if she didn’t stand up for her sister. Cameron says, that guy had one thing right. Trina’s in deep trouble until they prove she’s innocent. Josslyn says, and Esme’s guilty.

Spencer looks out the window, and Esme tells him, she just got an alert on her phone; Trina pled not guilty. He says he hopes she can prove it, and she says, even if Trina tries to accuse her instead, when she might be carrying his child? He says, let’s find out. Why hasn’t she taken that home pregnancy test yet? She says she’s scared, and he asks if she’s scared that she’s pregnant, or that she’s not?

Harmony says she assumes Brendan was there talking about his brother, and that’s what caused all the tension when she walked in? Alexis says, it was really weird. He shows up all sympathetic, not at all like the guy who heaped abuse on her at Neil’s funeral. Harmony asks if something changed, and Alexis says, he thought the Mr. Nice Guy act would convince her to help bail him out of his troubles. When she refused, he went from Jekyll to Hyde. He thinks she owes him because she caused the relapse that caused Neil’s death. Harmony flashes back to injecting Neil, and says, it was good thing she walked in when she did. Just stay away from Neil’s brother. The farther the better.

Ava tells Josslyn and Cameron, don’t lose any sleep over Esme. The truth will come out. Trina will be vindicated. Cameron says she sounds confident, and Josslyn says, Esme has skated so far… Ava… Ava says she’s spoken to someone who has an interest in seeing Esme punished for targeting the two of them. Cameron looks at Josslyn, and says, who’s that? Ava says she knows it’s difficult for them to trust her, but this time they’re going to have to. Esme is going to get what’s coming to her. Ava strides out the back way.

Esme says she wants Spencer with her when she takes the test, but she doesn’t need a test to tell her what she really wants. He says, which is? and she says him; she wants to be with him. Does he want to be with her? Don’t answer that now, but ask himself this. If it were without the baby, does her being here work to his advantage? He asks, how? and she says, by driving a wedge between his father and Ava. Isn’t that what he wanted all along?

Sonny tells Brick, he’s taking it day to day. As far as him and Nina, he can’t read into the future, but he will say this. The connection they had in Nixon Falls was real. Brick says, he knows Sonny, and when he wants something, he goes for it, and he usually gets it. Sonny flashes back to him and Nina dancing at Charlie’s, and Brick says, Sonny is thinking about her right now, and Sonny asks if they can get back to the matter at hand. Brick says, the future… without Jason. That’s something they can work on. The future without love, with all due respect, is not for Sonny.

Nina says, Sonny knows she won’t force him to pick sides, but Scotty says, Carly, Michael, and Willow will. So if Sonny has to choose… She says, Sonny is going to do what’s best for his family, and she’s going to do what’s best for hers. He asks if she’s willing to lose lover boy, but she says she won’t lose him. Not if he’s the man she knew in Nixon Falls, and the man she sees in Port Charles. He asks what makes her think she can have it all? and she says, she’s going to have her grandson in her life, and she’s going to have the man who changed her life for the better. He says, sorry, nobody gets it all, nobody, but she says, there’s always a first time.

Sonny says, he and Brick will regroup after Jason’s memorial service. In the meantime, is Brick willing to take on more managerial responsibilities? Brick says he can search for a facilitator to take on some of Jason’s other skill sets; don’t worry about that. Sonny says, okay. He has one more job for Brick. He wants Brick to find out how Esme Prince engineered that video. Brick says, he’s on that; no problem. Sonny asks if Brick wants a drink to seal the deal. Raising his glass, he says, sparkling water. Brick says, to think he’s always admired Sonny, and Sonny says, not anymore? but Brick says, now more than ever, and they clink glasses.

Scotty tells Nina, Michael is out to win, and Diane Miller is a tough cookie. She will dig up whatever she can. Nina says, she understands, and he gets up, asking if there’s anything he needs to know before he files the petition. She tells him, don’t faint, but she thinks her life is pretty much an open book at this point. He says, no little secrets in her diary? No skeletons in her closet? She says, no. Wiley is the only thing left of her daughter in this world. She owes it to Nelle be in his life, whether Michael or Saint Willow like it or not. He says, then hang her hat with him. She won’t regret it. They shake hands, and she says she hopes not.

Alexis says, Harmony never said what brought her by, and Harmony says, it can wait. She’s going to cook Alexis dinner; she’ll make something soothing. Alexis says she could use something soothing. Neil’s brother being here reminds her how horrible Neil’s death was. She can’t help wonder if that eviction is the thing that caused his death. Alexis turns out the lights, and they go to the hallway, but Alexis says she forgot her phone, and goes back to her desk in the dark. Harmony stands in the doorway, and looks around.

Brendan looks through a bunch of folders, and finds one that says Harmony Miller. He says he knew that name was familiar.

Trina says, it’s one thing to plead not guilty, but she has to live with that decision. That ADA is obviously out to get her. She couldn’t believe when she said $250,000 bail. Curtis says he believes she was just grandstanding, and the judge ignored her recommendation. Trina says, this time. The ADA thinks Trina’s guilty, and Scotty said she’s out for blood. What if the ADA convinces the jury she’s guilty? Portia says, that’s not going to happen. And instead of dwelling on it, why doesn’t Trina take that nice hot bath she was talking about earlier? It will make her feel better. Trina says Portia talked her into it, and goes upstairs. Portia tells Curtis, she doesn’t know how long she can keep this up. What if Trina’s right? They have no idea what’s going to happen. Curtis says, Trina has a lot of people by her side, and more courage than anyone he knows. Portia says she doesn’t disagree; she has faith in her daughter, just not in the world. Curtis says, as long as they have faith in each other, they can’t lose.

Cameron asks if Josslyn is ready to go home, and she says, actually, she’d like to go back to the dorms. He says, Trina’s not the only one being brave, and she says, she’s not being brave. She just wants things to go back to normal, if that’s even possible. He says he’ll try to help make that happen, and she thanks him. They kiss, and he says, let’s go. He starts to head to the back, but she says, actually, she’d like to go out the front. He asks if she’s sure, and she says, if she can face a bunch of people on campus, she can face a couple of reporters outside. It’s hard to believe Trina is going to come back here and fight for her innocence. He says, it doesn’t matter what Ava says; this is going to be tough. She says, this is why they need to help Trina. They need to find a piece of evidence that Esme framed her. He asks how they pull that off, and she says, by proving Esme can be in two places at once. She leads him out of the courtroom.

Ava walks into Windymere, calling for Nikolas, and Esme says, he’s upstairs. Ava walks into the living room, where Esme is sitting. She sees Esme is reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting.

On Monday, Violet asks Brook how her baby is; Gregory comes for a visit; Ava asks Nikolas what it’s going to be; and Spencer tells Esme, it’s time to take that pregnancy test.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Forgotten Brother…

I forgot about him anyway.

What Happened to Brendan on GENERAL HOSPITAL

🍾 Happy Anniversary…

A look at GH over the years.

Happy 59th Anniversary to GENERAL HOSPITAL — See The Changing Cast Through the Years

👰🏼 Never Happened…

I think the rules regarding annulments must have relaxed. I thought it either had to be fraud or that you didn’t consummate the marriage. And being realistic, the latter probably hasn’t been an issue since the 1600s.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/31/meghan-king-and-cuffe-owens-marriage-to-be-annulled/

👭🏼 Sisters Helping One Another…

It’s hard to think of Leah being anyone’s sponsor, but stranger things have happened.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/30/rhony-star-leah-mcsweeney-was-julia-foxs-aa-sponsor/

🛥 Her New Deck…

She certainly looks a lot happier than she did on the Mediterranean.

https://people.com/tv/below-deck-med-hannah-ferrier-marries-fiance-josh-roberts/

👰🏻 But She Seemed Like the Normal One…

Proof that the world has gone mad. Maybe Dina is still grieving over Grandma Wrinkles and not in her right mind. In other news, I had no idea Kim D had a last name.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/26/kim-d-says-dina-manzo-will-be-teresa-giudices-maid-of-honor-at-august-wedding/

🗽 Reboot Raspberry…

I don’t think Jill Zarin ever stopped expressing a desire to return from the time she was let go.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/25/bethenny-frankel-reacts-to-f-king-boring-rhony-show-news/

🐉 Flying In Soon…

An update on House of the Dragon.

House of the Dragon: HBO Sets August Premiere Date for Game of Thrones Prequel Series — See New Photos

🎶 Can’t Stop the Music…

All you need to know.

https://www.grammy.com/news/2022-grammys-nominations-64th-grammy-awards-looking-ahead-how-to-watch

Who’s performing.

https://pitchfork.com/news/grammys-2022-performers-list-see-the-full-lineup/

How no one wants to be there. That’s how I feel seeing a performer in Atlantic City. They don’t want to be there. I don’t want to be there. Why are we here?

https://pagesix.com/2022/04/01/grammy-weekend-in-las-vegas-is-turning-into-a-nightmare/

🎷 Quotes of the Week

Smile, breathe, and go slowly… – Thich Nhat Hanh

Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife. – Kahlil Gibran

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. – Buddha

Music is the soundtrack of your life. – Dick Clark

Sometimes, I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can any deny themselves the pleasure of my company? It’s beyond me. – Zora Neale Hurston

One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. – Bob Marley

If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call ‘failure’ is not the falling down, but the staying down. – Mary Pickford, 1892-1979, American actress

The only truth is music. – Jack Kerouac

I’d rather see my face aging than a face I don’t recognize at all. – Cameron Diaz

There are two means of refuge from the misery of life — music and cats. – Albert Schweitzer (Hey, what’s wrong with dogs?)

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. – Steve Jobs

Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. – Victor Hugo

✍🏽 Don’t Forget To Write…

I’ll return to the keyboard at approximately Dead o’clock. Be there or be an octagon. Until then, stay safe, stay seeking truth, and stay letting the courage of others give you courage.

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March 29, 2022 – Everyone Agrees It’s Esme, Dolores Hosts Charity Softball, Where It Was, Going Public & Suddenly

Posted on March 30, 2022 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Spencer comes downstairs, and Laura asks how he slept. He says he didn’t, and she says he’s been under lock and key for a month. Maybe it takes time to get used to the comforts of home. He says, that’s not it, and she says, then what is it? He flashes back to finding Esme’s pregnancy test, and Esme telling him that she’s late. Laura says, he knows he can tell her anything, right?

At Charlie’s, Esme smiles looking at the Invader headline about the sex tape. Nikolas walks in, and asks if that’s a smile he sees, and Esme says, good morning. He says, it looks that way. The first night in her new place must have agreed with her.

Trina is brought to the interrogation room, and Jordan tells her, have a seat. She just wants to walk Trina through what’s next. In a few hours she’ll be escorted to her arraignment. If she pleads not guilty… Trina says, if? She’s pleading not guilty because she didn’t do it.

Harmony sets out some breakfast on the coffee table, and Alexis flashes back to Harmony knowing where the carpet cleaner was. Harmony says she made some breakfast to celebrate her new digs. She hopes Alexis likes scrambled. She asks Alexis, what’s wrong? when the doorbell rings. Harmony says she’ll get it, and opens the door to Sam, who asks what she’s doing here.

Carly and Ava go over Avery’s schedule, which is busier than mine. Carly says she talked to Avery’s dance teacher about the little sprain, and she said, no problem. Ava says, Avery loves her time with Carly, and Carly says, not as much as she loves spending time with Avery. She can’t believe how fast they go from playdate to college. It’s crazy. Ava says she heard about that awful video with Josslyn and Cameron. If she ever finds out who’s responsible, she wouldn’t blame Carly if… Sonny comes over, and says, hello. Carly says, she and Ava are going over Avery’s schedule, trying to coordinate some dates. He says he thought they were talking about Trina, and Ava asks why they would be. Sonny says, she just got arrested for making the video of Cameron and Josslyn. Ava says, that’s crazy, and Carly says, Trina would never do anything like that, especially not to Cameron and Josslyn. Ava says she works side-by-side with Trina at the gallery. She couldn’t trust Trina more if she were her own daughter. Carly says, she was clearly set up, and she and Ava both say, Esme. Sonny says he doesn’t think Jordan would have arrested her if there weren’t some kind of evidence, and Ava says, evidence can be fabricated, as they know. She picks up her bag, and says, always a pleasure. Carly asks where she’s going, and Ava says she’s going to make sure somebody pays for this. Sonny asks how Josslyn is, and Carly says, hurt, humiliated, but standing up for herself. He says, Joss has been his stepdaughter for years, and if he hadn’t found out about this tape from Dante, he would have had to find out from the Invader article.

Alexis says she tried calling Sam, but couldn’t reach her, and Sam asks, what’s going on? Alexis says, Harmony is just staying here for a little bit. She thought Molly or Kristina might have called Sam. Sam says she guesses it slipped their minds, and Harmony says she totally forgot the sugar, and heads for the kitchen. Sam says, so Shawn takes off, and Harmony moves in?

Laura pours Spencer some more coffee, and he says, it’s a perfect first morning of freedom. He holds up a breakfast cookie, and says, he would dream about these when he was on the inside. She laughs, and says, he was on the inside for a month, and he says, even worse, he had them so recently and the bakery was so close. She says she’s glad whatever spoiled his sleep didn’t ruin his appetite. Quit stalling, and just tell her what’s wrong. He asks what makes her think he’s stalling, and she says, maybe because she’s known him since he was a little boy, and when he stalls, it looks exactly like this. He knows he can trust her with anything. He asks if she’s ever done something she shouldn’t have, but didn’t realize until it was too late. She asks how much time he has. She could fill an encyclopedia with the mistakes she’s made. She’s tried to learn from them, and hopefully, maybe she can impart some of those hard won lessons to him. He says, it’s about Esme, and she says she thought so. She’s so sorry they broke up. If there’s anything she can do… There’s a knock at the door, and she says she bets that’s her right now, and if it is, she can go upstairs. But it’s Victor, who says, good morning. She says, it was so close to being one, and he says he just stopped by to see if Spencer… Why, slaughter the fatted calf – he goes to Spencer and hugs him – the prodigal has returned.

Nikolas says he knows Esme’s room above Kelly’s isn’t what she’s accustomed to, but she says, it’s fine. It might not be the lap of luxury, but it’s clean and comfortable, and beggars can’t be choosers. He says, she considers herself a beggar? and she says, close enough. She can’t access her trust fund until she’s twenty-five. In the meantime, her allowance is metered out in pieces. He says, oh, the horror, and she says, poor little rich girl. She’s not making a very good case for herself. He says he was joking. He knows how it is being dependent on the largesse of family; sometimes strangers can be more generous. She says, no one has been as generous to her as he has, despite what she’s done to him and Ava. She didn’t deserve his kindness. He says, kindness has nothing to do with it.

Jordan tells Trina, it doesn’t matter what she believes. Her job is to gather evidence, not judge who’s guilty or not guilty. That’s up to a court of law. Trina says Jordan knows her; she knows Trina’s parents. Does she really think Trina would do this to Joss and Cam? Jordan asks if Trina can explain how the phone that posted the video was found in her possession. She can tell there’s something Trina wants to say. What is it? Ava comes in, and tells Jordan, she’ll say it for her. Jordan’s got the wrong person.

Alexis tells Sam, relax. Harmony isn’t taking up residence here. She just needs a place to stay. Alexis is just helping her out until she can afford to get a place of her own. Sam says, clearly Alexis has made up her mind, and there’s nothing she can do to change it. Alexis says, not that it’s going to stop Sam, and Sam asks if she’s ever thought Harmony’s redemption act is too good to be true. Take it from someone who knows, a grifter’s instinct never leaves you. All you can do is own it and fight it. Is Harmony doing that, or is she working Alexis?

Victor takes a bite of on of the cookies, and says, not bad. Laura asks what he’s doing here, and he says he was just checking up on his great-nephew. Now he’s a free man. Spencer says, freedom’s not all it’s cracked up to be, and Victor says, trouble in paradise? Laura says she’s sure Spencer will tell them what’s going on in his own good time. Right now, she thinks they should give him some space. Victor says, what others call lies of omission, he likes to call truths to be told at the right time. She says, a time that benefits him, and he says, she’s a politician. She knows the value of strategy. You can’t succeed without maneuverability and a sense of gamesmanship. She says, funny he should mention that. Rumor has it, he enjoys a good game of cards. He laughs and says, doesn’t everyone? Spencer tries to slip away, but Victor says, there’s something they need to discuss. All three of them.

Esme says she should have known Nikolas wouldn’t find her a place to stay without wanting something in return. She gets up, and says, if this is about her putting in a good word with Spencer, he won’t listen. Not now. He gets up, and says he’s not asking her to go to bat for him with Spencer. Not because his son stopped caring for her, but because he doesn’t have reason to trust her. She says, at least he’s honest about it, and he asks if she can blame him. She came close to driving the woman he loves out of his life. She says she has nothing against him or Ava. She only knew Ava from what Spence told her. She never questioned his perspective because he was in so much pain. When he asked her for help, she couldn’t say no, even though she knew it was wrong. Of course (🍷) that was just the first of many mistakes. He says, yes, it was, and she says she doesn’t understand. If he hasn’t forgiven her for the things she’s done to him, why is he helping her? Why make sure she has a roof over her head, when he could just as easily send her packing? Of course (🍷). He did it so he could keep an eye on her.

Ava asks how Trina is, and she says she’s fine. Jordan says she has to follow up on something; she’ll leave them to talk. Ava asks if she’s not forgetting something, nodding to the officer, but Jordan says, he stays. They have ten minutes. Ava sits, and says she’s so sorry this is happening to Trina, and Trina says, so is she. Ava says she promises she’ll do everything in her power to get Trina out of here and clear her name. This is a terrible miscarriage of justice. Jordan looks in on them, and picks up her phone.

Victor says he regrets they had to cancel Spencer’s welcome home dinner, and suggests the reschedule it. If not as a welcome home dinner, than some other kind of celebration. They do have a lot to celebrate. Laura says, they do? and he says, more than she can imagine. Her phone rings, and she says, Jordan? Jordan asks if Laura can stop by the precinct as soon as she can, and Laura asks if there’s trouble. Jordan guesses Laura hasn’t seen The Invader today, and Laura says she hasn’t. Jordan says, just as well. She’ll brief Laura when she gets there. Laura says she’s on her way, and Victor says, a mayor’s work is never done. She says, something’s come up; she’s sorry. Victor says, never fear. Her grandson is in good hands. She tells Spencer that she’s a phone call away, and leaves. Victor says, alone at last. Suppose Spencer tells him exactly what’s going on between him and Esme? Spencer says he and Esme are over. Whatever they had was over when he realized he couldn’t trust her. Victor says, trust is an illusion. Loyalty, on the other hand, is priceless. Has Esme been disloyal? Spencer says he doesn’t know, and Victor asks if she’s harmed Spencer in any way. Spencer says, directly, no, but she went out of her way to hurt his friends. She tried to pin the blame for something she did on someone else, someone he cares about. When he confronted her, she denied it, they argued, and the day he got out of Spring Ridge, her bags were packed and she left. Victor says he gets a sense the separation is harder than Spencer imagined it would be, and Spencer says, he doesn’t know the half of it. Victor asks if Esme has gotten her claws into Spencer. Has she played the love card? Or more insidious yet, the sex card? Spencer says he’s changed his mind. He doesn’t want to talk about this. Victor says, nonsense. They’re both men of the world. What’s more, they’re of the same flesh and blood. He can’t help unless Spencer tells him what kind of hold Esme has over him. Spencer says, Esme might be pregnant.

Carly says, her priority in all of this has been Josslyn, so if she didn’t tell Sonny about the tape, she didn’t feel it was her place. He asks if she’s okay with Josslyn doing an interview for the newspaper, and she says, that was Josslyn’s choice. She and Cam were being trashed on social media, so they decided to get in front of it; take charge of the narrative and speak up for themselves. She’s damn proud of her daughter. He says, so is he. She’s always going to be a daughter to him, but someone is using that video as a weapon against her, and in his world, when somebody pulls out a knife… She says, you pull out a gun.

Alexis says, Harmony needs her help. What is she supposed to do? Sam says, okay. As long as Harmony is the friend Alexis needs her to be, and as long as Kristina is okay with it. Alexis says, she is, and thanks Sam for understanding. Sam says she’s here if Alexis needs her, and they hug. Harmony comes back, and asks Sam if she wants some coffee, but Sam says, no. She starts to leave, but stops and says she hopes this all works out for Harmony. She leaves, and Harmony says, by that, she thinks Sam means, save up as fast as she can so she gets out of Alexis’s hair as soon as possible. Alexis says, Sam is very vocal about her concerns. Sam also doesn’t make her decisions for her. Harmony asks if Alexis has made any decisions she needs to know about, but Alexis says, not yet. She can’t help but notice how well Harmony knows her way around the house. It almost seems like Harmony has been here before without her knowledge. Harmony says, because she has.

Victor says, pregnant? Is that all? Spencer says, isn’t that enough? and Victor says, if he’s the father. Spencer says, of course (🍷) he is, and Victor asks if he’s sure. Spencer says, yes, but Victor says, no, he’s not. The man never can be. Spencer says, Esme moved to Port Charles for him. She even broke a few laws because she thought it was going to help. Victor says, and Spencer feels responsible, and Spencer says, isn’t he? Victor says, listen to him. Spencer is a young man with his whole life ahead of him. He has a family with almost unlimited resources, a family that loves him very much, even though sometimes they have a hard time knowing how to express it. If Esme is indeed pregnant, and Spencer is indeed the father, they have a whole array of options at their disposal. They can pay her off. They can resettle her somewhere. They can arrange to have the child brought up by more appropriate parents. They do that all the time in this family, in case Spencer hasn’t noticed. Spencer says he’s sorry, it’s a lot, and Victor says, let him simplify. He can arrange to have mother and child cared for without tying Spencer down. Spencer thanks him, and Victor says he was a little relieved. He was worried at first that Spencer was obsessed with that young lady who works at Ava’s gallery. Spencer says, Trina? What about her? Victor says, hasn’t he heard? Apparently, she betrayed her other friends and got herself arrested.

Nikolas says, of course (🍷) he’s keeping an eye on Esme; she helped Spencer terrorize his wife. She says, everything she did, she did for Spencer, and he asks if he’s supposed to believe she doesn’t have a mind of her own. She couldn’t see Spencer’s plot spiraling out of control? She says she doesn’t know how many times she can say this. She was wrong and she’s sorry. He says he provided her with a place because there’s a good chance this break-up is temporary. If that’s true, he needs to know she’s good for his son. She says, in other words, he gives her shelter and a chance to prove she’s not some gold-digger? and he says he needs to know she’ll inspire Spencer to be the man he can be. She says, according to whose standards? Society’s or his family’s, because it’s becoming clearer by the day that those are two totally different things. He says, whatever path Spencer chooses, will she be there? Does she really care for him? She asks if she hasn’t proven that by now. Of course (🍷) she cares for Spencer. She loves Spencer more than she’s ever loved anyone. He says, now she has a chance to remind him, but she says he doesn’t understand. It’s too late. She goes back to the table and sits down.

Ava asks Trina to tell her everything that happened. On second thought, just tell her what the police already know. Trina says she tried to show the Commissioner her phone to prove she didn’t have the sex video on it. She pulled out what she thought was her phone. It was identical; same case, same model. Then she heard a chime from a text on her actual phone, and realized her phone was still in her bag. Someone planted the other one. Ava says, and they may not know how they did it, but they know who. It was Esme, wasn’t it?

Jordan thanks Laura for coming, and Laura says she saw The Invader on her way over. Trina Robinson can’t possibly have anything to do with that sex tape, can she? Jordan says, they’re exploring all angles. That’s why she called Laura. There’s another piece of the puzzle she needs to make Laura aware of, personally. Laura says, because the tape involves Cameron? and Jordan says, actually, it involves her other grandson, Spencer.

Carly tells Sonny, the first step is to prove Esme did this to Josslyn and Cameron. Then Carly will make her pay. He says, so he has no say? Does she agree with Michael that Josslyn doesn’t concern him anymore? She says, Michael agrees with Josslyn, and she’s made it clear she doesn’t want Sonny involved. He says, he understands how they feel about him, but he’d do anything for his children. She says, then do what Josslyn has asked and stay out of it. Has he even read the interview with Joss and Cam? He says, not all of it, and she says, he should. It’s pretty impressive. Josslyn showed a lot of courage. He says he doesn’t need an interview to tell him how brave Josslyn is; he sees it. Just like he sees Trina is taking the fall for this, and someone else is getting away with a vicious attack on Josslyn’s name and privacy. She says, someone is Esme, and he says he’s not going to stand by and let that happen. He’s going to take care of it. He strides to the elevator, telling Sam hi as he passes her. Sam tells Carly, she knows that look. Someone’s going to suffer.

Trina tells Ava, of course (🍷) Esme did it, but she wasn’t in the cabin when the video was recorded. She was in the car with Spencer on her way back to town. Ava says, she didn’t have to be there physically to make the recording; it’s not that hard. The officer says, sorry, time’s up, and Ava says she promises to move heaven earth to get Trina out of this. Trina asks, do people really think… Ava says, who cares what people think? Her family and friends, her good true friends, they know her. And so does Spencer, whether she cares what he thinks or not.

Laura asks Jordan how Spencer is involved, when Ava comes out. Laura asks, how’s Trina? and Ava says, innocent.

Spencer looks at the Invader article and says, this doesn’t make sense. How could they arrest Trina? Victor says he imagines the police found evidence of a crime that pointed to her guilt. Spencer says he’s sorry; he needs to take a minute. Victor says he can take a hint. He’ll see himself out. He leaves, and Spencer flashes back to Esme telling him that Trina’s asleep and they can send for their bags. Let’s go. He moves to remembering them being in the car, and Esme saying, what is she up to? It’s not enough he believes she orchestrated the weekend to blow up his friends. He says, which she denied, and she asks if he believes her. He says he wants to. That’s why he’s asking what the hell she hoped to achieve asking the questions she did during the drinking game. Esme asks how she was supposed to know she’d hit a nerve. Then he flashes back to asking Esme to tell him that she had nothing to do with the video, and her evading the question, saying, you don’t always get what you want.

Esme tells Nikolas, not only has Spencer kicked her to the curb, there’s a target on her back because of what certain people think she’s done. He says, what people? and she says, Josslyn’s mom for one. He saw the bruise Carly left on her arm. She thanks him again for taking her to the hospital, and putting Carly on notice. That leaves Mr. Corinthos. He says, Sonny? What about him? She says, he’s had it in for her ever since she stretched the truth about Nikolas and Ava leaving town with Ava. Her misguided attempt to bring everyone together seriously backfired. He says, let him worry about Sonny. Just work being the person Spencer trusted; the person he cared for and still cares for. Can she do that? She says, that’s just it. Lately, Spencer’s put his trust in the last person he should, the person who actually did this terrible thing to Joss and Cam. She shows him the article, and he says, Trina? and she says, Spence thought she did it. If he won’t believe her, maybe he’ll believe his own eyes. Maybe he’ll finally see it was wrong to trust her. Nikolas asks if Trina being out of Spencer’s life brings him and Esme back together, and she says, it might have, before she found out… He says, found out what?

Sam looks at the article, and tells Carly, first of all, that anyone would even do this at all is horrific, but to Josslyn, knowing Sonny Corinthos is her stepfather? Carly says, she knows. Sam should have heard the way Esme spoke to her. She was doing it just to get a rise out of her in front of Nikolas. Sam asks if it worked, and Carly says, he rushed to her side to defend her. She doesn’t know how Josslyn has managed not to slap Esme into next week. When she was Josslyn’s age, back in her day, she would have ripped Esme’s hair out of her head, and that’s before she tried to frame Trina. Sam says, that explains the smoke coming out of Sonny’s ears, and Carly says, Michael and Josslyn want him to stay out of it. Sam says, like anything is going to be able to stop him.

On the phone, Sonny says he needs Brick to coordinate with Spinelli; try to find a trail. Whoever did this… He knows what people are thinking, but he needs to have a clean slate, so proof is absolute. Does Brick know what he’s saying?… Right. There’s a knock at the door, and Ava comes in. She says she needs a drink. Gin if he has it; scotch otherwise. He says, she’ll have to go to the bar. He’s not doing that stuff. She says, kudos to Nina, and he laughs. He asks what she’s doing here, and she says she just saw Trina. He says, and? Ava says, she didn’t do it. As he already knows, it was Esme.

Harmony says, Kristina was living at Alexis’s house when she was interested in Dawn of Day. One day she waited until Alexis left, and knocked on the door. Kristina opened it. Alexis says, Harmony wanted to talk to Kristina when she wasn’t there, and Harmony says, Shiloh wanted her to check Kristina out. They were having coffee in the kitchen, and there was some mishap with the coffeemaker. She can’t remember exactly what happened, but it spilled everywhere. They had to clean it up, then she put the mop and cleaning supplies back. That’s how she knew where they were. Alexis says, right. Just to be clear, she’s going to speak to Kristina about this. Harmony says she wants Alexis to do that. She knows she should have told Alexis, and she’s sorry. She was so ashamed of the reason why. She tells Alexis, please say something.

Nikolas asks Esme if there’s something he should know about this video. Something that involves Spencer. She says, no. Spencer had nothing to do with it. He says, good, then what is it? He can’t help her if he doesn’t know. She says she knows he wants to help, but it’s just… He says, go on, but she says she’s sorry. She needs to get some air. She grabs her stuff, and dashes out. Outside, she smiles, and rolls her eyes.

Spencer comes into the station and sees Laura. He asks why she didn’t tell him Trina was there, and she says she didn’t know until she got there. He asks where she is, and Jordan says, Trina’s in the interrogation room. He can go right in. The officer lets Spencer in, and Laura asks why Jordan let Spencer in to see Trina. Does she believe her grandson is involved in this? Trina tells Spencer, it’s funny how things work out, but he says, there’s nothing funny about this. She says, yeah, there is. They last time she saw him, he was the one in custody. Now it’s her turn.

Carly tells Sam that she wishes Jason was here. She wishes that thousand times every day, but especially now. He could figure out how Esme framed Trina, and he could stop Carly from losing her mind. Sam says, probably, and Carly asks if she’s heard from Monica. Sam says, about Jason? and Carly says, she wants to have him declared legally dead. She heard it from Britt, then Monica reached out. She thinks it will help Jason’s kids move on. What does Sam think? Sam says she thinks it seems impossible, saying goodbye to Jason, and Carly says, she’ll never be able to. Sam says, they have to try to move on, and Carly says she’s moving on with so many things right now… and so is Sam. How are things with Sam and Dante? Sam says, great. She had to try really hard to find the strength to move on from Jason. So maybe it’s possible. If Carly finds her strength, she’ll be able to move on from Sonny.

Sonny asks what Ava wants, and she says, the same thing he does – justice. She knows Trina. She’s good, a helluva lot better than either of them. He says, faint praise, low bar, and she says, good point. He says, so? and she says, so they both know Trina would never do this to Josslyn and Cameron. Sonny says, Carly’s convinced it’s Esme, and she says, Carly is right. And if she and Carly agree on something, it’s got to be true. Now what is he going to do about it? He says, he’s on it.

On the bench outside Charlie’s, Esme reads from the article. We refuse to be victims, says Josslyn Jax. Cameron Webber echoes that sentiment. Whoever thought they could shame us into hiding, has made a serious mistake. Esme laughs, and says, the mistake was all yours, Trina. Someone approaches, startling her.

Alexis says she has to go to work, and Harmony asks if Alexis wants her to leave. Alexis says, they’ll talk about it later, and leaves.

August 2020. Harmony uses a key to let herself into Alexis’s house. She looks around with a flashlight, and goes upstairs. She shines the light on Neil’s driver’s license, and we see Alexis and Neil sleeping. Harmony takes out a syringe, and injects Neil. In the present, she looks panicked.

Carly tells Sam, she divorced Sonny. That counts as moving on, right? Sam says, not really, but she’s giving Carly a pass on this one, since she’s got a lot to deal with. She needs to stay focused on Josslyn. Carly says, Josslyn is going to get through this. Going public with Cam was a good first step. Now they have to make sure her best friend doesn’t pay for a crime she didn’t commit.

Spencer says he rushed over as soon as he heard, and Trina asks, why? So he can tell Esme it worked? He says he didn’t believe Esme when she accused Trina, and she says, which time? He says, to be honest, he thought Esme did it, but now, if the Commissioner has evidence… She says, planted evidence. He knows better than anyone she’d never deliberately try to hurt Joss and Cam. He says, then why did she do it?

Jordan tells Laura, other than being in the cabin the night the video was taken, she’s not sure Spencer was involved at all. Laura says, he seemed upset about something this morning, and Jordan says, maybe Spencer’s adjusting leaving the system and returning to a normal life. Laura says, she’d like to believe that, but then there’s his Great-uncle Victor who’s always ready with a helping hand.

Victor goes into Charlie’s, and says he’s glad he found Nikolas. They need to talk about Spencer. Nikolas says, later. Did he see Esme outside, and Victor says, as a matter-of-fact he did. As he was pulling in, another car was pulling out. He saw Esme in the back seat. Nikolas asks, who was driving? Which way did they go?

Esme is plopped into a chair in Sonny’s office. Sonny swivels around in his desk chair to face her, and signals his guy to leave. He says, Esme. Nice of you to join me, and smiles. I laaaugh.

Tomorrow, Dante asks Chase, where’s this coming from; Brook tells someone, the answer is no; Spencer says he wants to believe Trina; and Sonny says, all Esme’s got to do is confess.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

When we last left, Teresa was losing her sh*t at Traci’s Treetop event. In Melissa’s interview, she said, she and Jennifer had just made up, and everyone was getting along. She didn’t understand why Teresa was trying to start something. Teresa then insisted the headlines about Luis were like the rumor about Evan, and tried to blame Marge for that. Jackie told Marge not to worry, she wasn’t buying it, and somehow we got back to the analogy thing. A word I’d hoped never to hear again from this bunch. Teresa whined that Jackie hadn’t said it was an analogy to begin with, and Marge tried to explain that wasn’t the way it worked. You didn’t go, by the way, I’ll be using an analogy now. In Jackie’s interview, she said, there never would have been an analogy in the first place if Teresa hadn’t been spreading a rumor about someone she loves. Dolores wondered why Teresa was getting worked up over old stuff, and Marge said it was a deflection.

A beautiful table was set for lunch, which is always a total waste on Housewives. Teresa said she was all about love. It upset her that Traci was telling her husband to ask questions about her boyfriend, but Traci said she never asked him to do anything, and Luis had no problem with it. Teresa said she had a problem with it, and Marge wondered why, since it was already out there. Not surprisingly, Teresa confused Traci with someone else, accusing her of being a husband stealing nanny. Tracy was like, I wasn’t a nanny, but Teresa had already moved on. Marge said it was Luis’s exes who had put it out there, and Teresa suggested Marge had been talking to them, and encouraging it. She was in an amazing love bubble, she was protecting it, and no one was popping it. She decided to leave, but not before reminding the women that her workout line was in gift bags with their names on them. She told Melissa to make sure no one was talking about her, and Melissa said, if they were even arguing in the woods, they were doomed. Everyone agreed that Teresa had come in hot over nothing, and they didn’t get what they came for. Melissa gave herself a gold star for making up with Jennifer, and Dolores said they had a softball game coming up. It was for charity, and they were all on the same team. Traci said she didn’t want to be near Teresa when she was doing practice swings.

Mel excited about Antonia’s Sweet 16 party, and told Joe #2 that this would be the 16^th time she was planning a party for her. She only had one girl. Joe said his sister got everything when they were growing up, and Melissa said Teresa showed up to the Treetop event in the worst mood; she came in screaming and yelling at Marge and Traci. She thought she was in the Twilight Zone.

Teresa told Antonia and Gia that they were moving in a week and had to go through everything. We flashed back to when the girls were little, and Gia said it was going to be sad. Teresa said it was the house they grew up in, and in Gia’s interview, she said it was the last physical thing she had of her dad in the United States. We flashed back to Juicy Joe with the kids, and she told Teresa, it was the last piece of him. It wouldn’t be theirs anymore. Teresa said she was ready for a new beginning with Luis. It was pissing her off to no end that Marge and Traci were bringing to light the false accusations against him. How dare anyone question him? Gia asked if anyone had Teresa’s back, and Teresa said, Dolores.

Frank and Dolores brushed up on their softball, and Dolores asked if Frank was going to run in such a weird way. He said, this time last year, he couldn’t even walk, and we flashed back to his accident. Dolores said she’d had enough of his balls hitting her, and they went inside. She told Frank that she wanted to raise money for the breast cancer center; they’d been good to her. In her interview, she said she’d been raising money for the last few years, but last year, she’d had a breast cancer scare. She told Frank that they’d saved so many people. They’d already raised $75K in ticket donations and they were all clear to play at Maimonides Park. It was going to be her friends against the doctors. She was concerned that Teresa was going to show up with both barrels loaded.

Teresa told Gia that she didn’t stay for lunch, and in Teresa’s interview, she said the only reason she even went was because she wanted to give the women her workout line. It was the only time she’d see them before the game. She was going to sell her line there, and donate some of the proceeds to charity. Melissa told Joe #2 that Teresa went screaming through the forest, but as she was leaving, she was like, here’s my workout line. She wants them to wear it at the game. Dolores wondered how the women were going to be civil at a charity event after fighting in the woods. Frank told her, good luck.

Jackie went to see her therapist, and said she’d been in a panic, It was her last chance to count calories before the therapist was going to make her stop. The therapist said she couldn’t make Jackie do anything; she could just make suggestions. She asked what Jackie was afraid of, and Jackie said, losing control. She’d been holding on to her eating habits for twenty years, and always had to calculate everything. It took so much work. She’d have to examine the calendar, and see which days she was going to have to eat. It was all day, every day. Her body hurt, but she did it anyway. The therapist said what usually caused eating disorders was low self-esteem. That amount of anxiety had to be seeping into everything all the time. Jackie had full-blown anorexia. Somewhere something had gone wrong. Jackie said it had been traumatic being heavy as a child. She was putting on lipstick in the hallway, and a boy walking by said, it won’t help. He said she was gross, and they made her feel bad about herself. In college, she’d been cutting her calories in half and losing weight, when she met her husband. Since she knew he liked how she looked, she wanted to keep it going. In Jackie’s interview, she said she knew he loved her regardless, but she had an irrational fear that if she put on weight, he wouldn’t see her as the same person. She worried that he wouldn’t embrace the new here. The therapist asked if anyone had ever said anything, and Jackie told her that she always said, leave her alone, she was fine. But she was alone with this in her head. She didn’t know anyone could help. She made it seem like she’d recovered, but clearly she hadn’t. She was scared since her kids were getting older, they noticed more. The therapist asked if Jackie thought the kids knew she was suffering, and Jackie said she hadn’t known they noticed things, but her husband told her that they do. She was horrified. She took the kids for ice cream, but never ate it herself. The therapist asked when she last had it, and she said, twenty years ago. The therapist wondered if that wasn’t a good goal, and Jackie said she didn’t know how to do that. It was so stupid. The therapist told her to shoot for not counting calories and not compensating, and Jackie said she might even get a topping.

Jackie talked to Evan about her session, and suggested they go out to dinner. He understood the nuances of her disease, and there were so many. In Evan’s interview, he said, since they’d met, they’d had no more than four consecutive vacation nights because of the meals. The only way Jackie ate vegetables was steamed, and they had to call restaurants in advance to make sure they could steam spinach. He wanted to travel, and it clouded the relationship. He told her that it was unhealthy and could lead to something bad. He worried. She said it was hard to hear, and he asked how he could help. She said she knew she jumped on him when he tried to help; she’d always done everything herself so she could trick herself. The therapist said she had full-blown anorexia, and she’d never said the words out loud. She’d never gotten to the point where she was ready for help. She wanted to be present, and Evan said it helped them have a deeper connection. Jackie asked, if she gained weight, was he okay with that, and he said he loved her no matter what size she was. He was proud she’d taken the first steps. She said, when she was good, she’d throw out her measuring spoons, and he said she must have a hundred of them.

Jennifer and Bill went out to eat. It was the first weekend in a long time that Bill wasn’t on call. In Jennifer’s interview, she said she was still mad at Bill, but it was moments like these that made her grateful she’d stayed. She told him about making up with Melissa, and said maybe he could find a way to make things good with the guys. He said he had certain feelings about what took place, and we flashed back to the guys night debacle, and Bill said they needed to know when to back off. Jennifer said what they were going through superseded the girls . They had an anniversary coming up; it had been twenty years since they met. Jennifer asked if Bill thought they’d make another nineteen. She didn’t want to look back on an unhappy. She wanted to make it work, but didn’t want to turn into her mother, and be resentful of the world. She told Bill, the whole car ride back from the airport, her mother never mentioned Bill’s affair. We flashed back to Jennifer telling her brother that she didn’t want her mother to hear it from somewhere else. Jennifer said she thought her mother would have an opinion, but she didn’t. She was mad at Marge. Bill said, it happened many years ago, but Jennifer said she didn’t give a sh*t. She had been at home tending three small children and she was pregnant. He’d given her no consideration. She told herself that she’d be a tough girl, but she didn’t want to give him a pass. She didn’t want to go through a divorce, and felt, as long as both parties were willing to keep working, they were golden. When one partner checked out, it was going downhill. In Jennifer’s interview, she said, it felt good that she didn’t hold back. The ball was in Bill’s court. Now they’d see if he did anything about it.

Lexi worked on invites for Marge Sr.’s 75^th birthday. Marge reminded Lexi about the charity softball game, and Lexi asked if Marge read Teresa’s group text. She wanted them to wear her shorts to the game. She knew she could raise more money for charity if they’d be her stunning models. Lexi was surprised at Teresa’s audacity. Clearly she doesn’t know Teresa. Marge said Teresa couldn’t stand her, but needed a favor. Lexi said Traci was on the text too, and Marge called her. She told Traci that she wasn’t wearing Teresa’s shorts. It would be like she was saying it was okay to treat her like sh*t, and would do whatever she could just to be friends.

Before the game, Dolores said they’d gotten $125K in donations from a bank, and there were 2000 people in advance ticket sales. Everyone gathered in the locker room, where everyone got a jersey with their name on it. Frank hoped, since it was a fundraiser, the women would cut the sh*t for once. Marge couldn’t believe Teresa wanted them to wear her stuff, and Dolores played Switzerland. Teresa breezed in last with Gia and Luis, and said she’d brought her workout line. Marge said, we’re good, which pissed Teresa off. Gia said they supported everyone with everything, and Marge said she did support them, but not today. In Marge’s interview, she said she loved Gia, but wished Teresa would tell Gia not to fight her battles. In Gia’s interview, she said, even though they were arguing, Marge and Teresa were still friends, so she thought Marge should be supportive. In Teresa’s interview, she said, someone finally someone had her back, even if it was her daughter. In Dolores’s interview, she said, everyone had their own relationship with Teresa, and made their own choices. In Melissa’s interview, she said she got where Mage was coming from, but she wasn’t having a war over leggings. In Jackie’s interview, she said, Teresa let Jennifer take the fall for digging up dirt on Evan, yet Jennifer is still wearing Teresa’s clothes. Teresa’s got her hand up the puppet’s ass. In Jennifer’s interview, she said, Bill didn’t want to come. She was hoping he’d change his mind. He kind of owed her one.

Dolores got a friend of hers, who’d played baseball in college, to be the pitcher, since they weren’t an athletic bunch. Jennifer was worried about her nose, so she wore a catcher’s mask. Bill was a no show, and Frank thought he was running from the situation. In Frank’s interview, he said he’d texted Bill a few times, and gotten short responses. It wasn’t like him. But the last thing he wanted at a charity event was to see Bill going head-to-head with Evan or Joe #2. A dude introduced Dolores, who talked about the charity. In Marge’s interview, she said she knew nothing about baseball. She only knew a homerun. <wink-wink> Teresa asked if they’d scored a touchdown, and Joe #2 said he’d played football in high school. Why didn’t she know the difference? Good thing Jennifer was wearing that mask, because she took a spill while she was running between bases.

In Jennifer’s interview, she said, the Louis Vuitton’s were a mistake. They have no grip… freaking read bottoms. In Joe #2’s interview, he said, physical performance is enhanced by alcohol, and the guys did shots. Teresa said if Marge was wearing her leggings, her ass wouldn’t jiggle as much, and she’d hit the ball. In Tracy’s interview, she said, Teresa was a typical bully. In Marge’s interview, she said, nothing was too low for Teresa. When Tiki arrived, Teresa was all kissy-kissy with him, baffling everyone. Traci put it best when she said, it makes zero f***ing sense. (Maybe she thought Tiki would wear her leggings.) Seeing Frank Jr. dropping the ball was pretty funny, and Tiki won the game for them by catching a ball. I believe the final score was 9 to 6, but don’t quote me. In Jennifer’s interview, she said she liked the feeling of them wanting her here and that she belonged. She hoped Bill heard about it, and felt more comfortable with being part of the group. In Dolores’s interview, she said it was one of the greatest nights of her life. They’d raised over $200k, and for the most part, everyone was on their best behavior. It was a Jersey miracle. We all watched fireworks over the stadium.

Next time, Bills shows up for Marge Sr.’s birthday, Melissa has a talk with Antonia, Teresa moves, the guts talk to Bill, and Bill says, f*** you.

📠 The Deets…

The when and where of the softball game. I might have gone. If it wasn’t so far. Like if it was across the street.

https://www.brooklynpaper.com/event/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-softball-showdown/

👏🏽 Brave Lady…

After hiding for so long, it must be tough to announce your business to the world.

https://www.today.com/health/mind-body/rhonj-jackie-goldschneider-eating-disorder-rcna14232

👟 Runnin’ Down a Dream…

Come away with me tomorrow to the opera of soap and the County of Orange. Until then, stay safe, stay caring about at least one cause, and stay not calling lies of omission, truths to be told at another time.

Mar26

March 25, 2022 – Jordan Follows Up On a Tip, Their Song, Hold Up, New Start, a Fight, a Spin-Off, a Crossover, Two Firsts, Teresa Tales, Nasty, Apology, On the Range, Legacy, New Award, The 12 Of Quotes & Spice

Posted on March 26, 2022 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Sonny asks what kind of favor Curtis is talking about, and Curtis says he knows Sonny has access to certain kinds of information. Sonny asks if he can be more specific, and Curtis says he has to get his hands on a certain police file.

Nikolas says, perhaps it’s time Victor told them exactly what he’s been planning since before he got back in town, and Victor says, maybe Nikolas is right. Nikolas says, he’s got their attention; what’s the big plan? Victor says he’s afraid the information is for family only, and Nikolas says, they are family. Victor says, some more so than others, and looks at Ava.

At the MetroCourt, Taggert tells Portia, stop worrying; Trina is only ten minutes late. And frankly, it’s giving him some time to wrap his head around this Joss and Cam sex tape. Whaat? Portia says she doesn’t think you can actually call it a sex tape when the people involved don’t know they’re being taped, and he says, that would be considered revenge porn, and that is against the law in the state of New York. She says she just thinks it’s disgusting that anyone would target Trina’s friends in that way. To her, too much of their kids’ lives are already on the internet for everyone to see, but to exploit someone’s private moments like that, that’s disgusting. He asks, what about Spencer Cassadine’s girlfriend? Really? Accusing Trina of posting this video? Portia just hopes this makes Trina realize that Esme and Spencer are bad news all around for her. He says, look who it is, and nuTrina walks over. They hug her, and Taggert says he’s so glad she could make it. He’ll tell the hostess they’re ready. Trina says she can’t stay; she has class in thirty minutes. Unless they want her to blow off class. Portia says, perish the thought, and Taggert says he’s amazed at Trina’s schedule; full time student at PCU, along with her new job at the gallery. Trina says she knows what they’re doing, and Portia says, trying to spend time with their precious girl? but Trina says, they’re trying to see if she’s surviving all this craziness. Taggert says, since she brought it up, how is she handling this Joss and Cam thing? Trina says, it’s horrible, but it’s made her realize she needs to be more careful about who she spends her time with.

Stating the obvious, Spencer says, this is a pregnancy test, and Esme snatches it out of his hand. She says, what it is, is none of his business. He wants her out of here? Fine. She’ll go. He says, wait, and she asks what else he can say, because he’s already broken her heart.

At the station, Dante asks if he can talk to Jordan, and she asks, what’s up? He says he was talking to ADA Rodriguez about possible charges against whoever put that video of Joss and Cameron out on the internet… and she says she’s stopping him there.

Cameron and Josslyn walk into an empty classroom, and Cameron asks if they’re really that late. Josslyn says, that’s weird. She thought Professor Kahn would still be there, so at least they could explain the situation. He asks if she thinks they’re the first to use still talking to the police as an excuse for missing class, but she says she thinks Professor Kahn has heard every excuse in the book. He says, Josslyn was quiet on the ride over, and she says she was thinking about her interview with Detective Lopez, going over her statement in her head, making sure she covered everything. Why don’t they check and see if the professor is in her office? He says, they don’t have to leave just yet; they can spend a few more minutes here. She asks, why? What’s wrong? He says he just thinks things are a little chaotic out there. They can spend a sec in here, while everyone is getting situated in their classes. She says, so there’s fewer people watching them walk down the hall? and he says she’s got him. She asks if he really cares what random people think, and he says he doesn’t want to care, but it’s their first day back since the video came out. It’s obvious people are talking about us. She says, about us? It’s mostly about her.

Sonny says he knows Curtis had a big part in taking down Cyrus Renault when he was living in Nixon Falls, and he kind behaved badly at The Savoy a couple months ago… Curtis says, don’t even worry about it. He knows Sonny was going through a lot. He was trying to save his marriage. Curtis’s marriage with Jordan blew up over a year ago, and he knows exactly how difficult that is. Sonny says he appreciates that. So Curtis wants him to get a sealed arrest record? Before he goes any further, who’s it for? Curtis says, it’s for his presumed dead, but very much alive, father.

Portia says, tell her more about who Trina is going to allow in her life, and most important, who she’s not. Trina says she visited Spencer at Spring Ridge, and made it very clear she can’t be friends with him as long as he’s involved with Esme. And Spencer stayed with Esme, which definitely clarifies things, and frees her from any impulse to worry about him. Portia says she’s proud of Trina, and Taggert says, good for her for standing up for herself. Trina says, but it’s hard, because she still thinks he’s a good person deep down. Taggert says he doesn’t know about that. He remembers way back when, when Nikolas was a few years older than Spencer. He was dating Taggert’s sister Gia, and he doesn’t think the Cassadines strike him as particularly deep. Portia asks what class Trina is off to, and Trina says, Social History Through Art. Portia asks if Joss and Cam are in that class too, and Trina says, no, but even if Joss was, she wouldn’t be there. She hasn’t been in any of her classes since… Taggert says he knows about the video. Her mother told him all about it. So how is Joss handling all this? Trina says she’s not sure. She’s been staying at her mom’s rather than the dorm. It’s like Joss needs to hide out for a while, which she totally understands, so she’s trying to give Joss her space. Portia says, if she were in Josslyn’s position she wouldn’t want space; she’d want her best friend. Trina says, Joss hasn’t texted her in a while. She figures if Joss wants to hear from her, Joss will let her know.

Cameron says, us, you, it’s doesn’t matter; we’re in this together. Josslyn says, they’re both in the video together, and both had a private moment stolen from them, but the fallout is different. It shouldn’t be, but it is, because she’s being slut-shamed all over the place. People are making fun of her, they’re critiquing her body, they’re judging her for even having sex at all, and Cameron tapped that. She’s just some tramp who gave it away. He says he’s sorry, and she says, it’s nothing that he did. It’s just the way things are. She knows the only way out is through, and she just has to face it down, and keep moving forward. Trust her, that’s what she’s going to do, but she hates that she has to deal with something that’s so ugly, sexist, and blatantly unfair. He says he’s sorry, and he knows it’s unfair. He saw the way she reacted when they thought people were whispering, and she says she thought she handled it pretty well. He says, no one else would have noticed, but he knows her. He knows when she’s confident, and when she’s only pretending to be. She says she loves how he knows her, and kisses him, but then pulls away, saying, she hates how this bothers her so much because it shouldn’t. They didn’t do anything wrong. He says, this is why he didn’t want to do the Invader article, but she says, they needed to go on record. They needed to state they didn’t record that or post it themselves. And it’s also important for people to know how invasive this entire experience was, and they can help other victims of revenge porn. He says he agrees with everything she’s saying. He just can’t bear to see her get hurt. She says, he doesn’t have to protect her; it’s not his job. She didn’t ask for any of this, but here they are, and she’s not going to hide. He tells her, he didn’t say they have to hide, but they don’t have to be in the spotlight either. She asks why he didn’t say this before, and he says he did. She asks him, then what is he saying? This is her fault now?

Nikolas says, as far as he’s concerned, Ava is more his family than Victor. Anything Victor has to say, he can say to both of them. Victor says he’s sorry, but no, and Ava says, that’s okay, and gets up. It’s sort of a compliment really. Nikolas can tell her later; she’ll be at the bar.

Spencer says, Esme knows he’d never intentionally hurt her, and she says, like he knows she’s not the one responsible for that disgusting video. He says, they’re not talking about the video. Why does she have a pregnancy test? She asks why he thinks? They made love that night before he went to Spring Ridge. He says, she’s pregnant?

Dante says, revenge porn is a crime in the state of New York; what’s the problem? Jordan says she’s aware of that. An investigation into the video of Josslyn and Cameron has been opened. He can provide back-up support as needed, but that’s it. Josslyn is his stepsister. She can’t risk the defense casting doubt on any information he receives. He says, who his father married shouldn’t disqualify him as an investigator, and she says, he needs to take a step back from this one. And any evidence he does uncover, he needs to take to Detective Lopez immediately. He says, by the book; got it. She says she understands his frustration, but take it from her, nothing good comes from breaking the rules. Been there, done that, and it didn’t end well.

Curtis tells Sonny, his dad who he thought was dead, suddenly shows up in Port Charles a few months ago. You would think he’d be ready to answer some questions, but instead, he’s been extra cagey about where and when he’s been. He says he wants to start over. Curtis had Drew do a deep dive into his background, which prompted Marshall to admit to Curtis that he has a criminal record, and it’s been sealed. Sonny says, with all due respect, why is it Curtis’s business? and Curtis says, normally, it isn’t. They all have a past they’re not proud of, including him. Sonny says, but Curtis wants him to get sealed information on his father, and Curtis says he has reason. Marshall’s been lying to him.

Victor says, he’s spent too many years preparing for this to have it all fall apart now, and Nikolas says he still has no idea what Victor is talking about. Victor says, Time was, the Cassadines were among the most powerful families on this planet, and Nikolas asks if that’s not a little exaggerated, but Victor disagrees. Heads of state would routinely line up to do business with them. They were true power players on the international stage, and it’s high time they reclaimed that influence.

Ava goes over to Portia and Taggert’s table, and says, good evening. She asks if Trina will be joining them, but Portia says, she’s already come and gone; she had to get to class. Taggert says, they were lucky to get ten minutes with her. It amazes him how that girl races through life. Ava says, ah, the energy of youth, when Taggert’s phone rings. He steps away to take the call, and Portia invites Ava to join her. Ava says, just for a minute. She’s actually here for a family celebration. She sits down, and Portia asks, what’s the celebration? Ava says, Spencer’s release from Spring Ridge, and Portia says, forgive her if she doesn’t find that a reason to celebrate. Ava says she agrees with Portia, but for Nikolas’s sake, she’s playing nice. Portia says, better Ava than her, and Ava says, make no mistake though, it’s going to be difficult, especially when Spencer starts work at the gallery for restitution. It helps that he won’t be answering to her directly; Trina will be supervising him. Portia says, that’s not going to happen.

Spencer says, Esme is pregnant? Why didn’t she say anything? She asks when she was supposed to tell him, before or after he called her a monster? For the record, she hasn’t taken the test yet, but she is late. She kept waiting to get her period, but after ten days, she finally chalked up the nerve to get the test. He says, she thought she might be pregnant for over a week, and didn’t say anything? and she says, it was his last week in prison. She thought he had enough to worry about without the possibility of being a father. He says, well, let’s find out. She needs to take that test – right now.

Cameron says he doesn’t want to fight, and Josslyn says, neither does she. He says they have to remember they’re in this together, and she says, yes, they are, and there’s no reason to hide in here, so let’s go. Trina walks in, and says, hi. It’s been a few days since they’ve seen each other. Cameron says, which is pretty weird, right? and Trina says, right. How are they doing? Josslyn says, hanging in there, and Cameron says, class is over. Why is Trina here? Trina says she was looking for Professor Kahn, but Cameron says, she already left. Trina says she’s got to get to her next class, but Josslyn says, wait. This is crazy. Trina says, it is. She missed them so much. Josslyn says, they missed her too, and they have a three-way hug.

Sonny asks how Curtis knows his father was lying, and Curtis says he had Drew go along with the background check. He found some information that made Curtis question Marshall’s account of where he’s been all these years. He’s all for a person’s right to privacy, but when they start lying to him, he needs to know why. Sonny flashes back to picking Marshall’s prescription bottle off the floor and giving it back to him, and says he can’t help Curtis.

Portia says she thinks Spencer’s a bad influence on Trina, and she knows Ava cares about Trina, which is why she’s asking Ava to reconsider making Trina Spencer’s supervisor. Can’t someone else do it? Ava says, when she spoke to Trina about it, she seemed fine working with Spencer, but Portia says, things change. She suggests Ava check in with Trina, and see how she’s currently feeling about Spencer.

Jordan tells Dante, don’t get her wrong. She’s done questionable things in the past when her family was involved. She learned her lesson the hard way, and it’s because of that experience that she refuses to bend the rules again. It’s a very slippery slope. He says he knows, and he doesn’t want to compromise the case, but he’s concerned about Joss and Cameron and what they’re going through, and wants to help. She says she feels the same, but Josslyn and Cameron are doing okey. Detective Lopez said their statements were clear and very helpful. He says he doesn’t want it slipping through the cracks, and she says, it won’t. Josslyn and Cameron are victims of a crime, and the perpetrator’s not getting away with it.

Trina says, it was good of Cameron to leave them alone, and Josslyn says, Trina knows Cam. He’s super considerate, and she’s in desperate need of some girl time. Trina says, her too. Did Josslyn get her text? Josslyn says, no. When did she send it? Trina says, when the video came out. She wanted Josslyn to know she was thinking about her. Josslyn says, she got so many pervy messages that day, she started deleting them without looking. She must have accidently deleted Trina’s too. Did Trina get her text? Trina says, she did, but all it said was that Josslyn was staying at her mom’s house, and then she didn’t hear anything else. Josslyn says she didn’t hear anything else from Trina either. Why didn’t she text again? Trina says, when Josslyn didn’t respond to her first text, she figured Josslyn needed space. Josslyn says, space from the world, absolutely, but space from Trina, never. Trina should know that. Trina says, how? Josslyn didn’t come to the dorms; she didn’t respond back to Trina’s text. Josslyn says, she explained that, and Trina says she gets that now, but then, she thought Josslyn didn’t want to hear from her. Josslyn asks why she wouldn’t want to hear from Trina, and Trina says, Josslyn knows how her brain works. When she doesn’t get information, her brain makes up crazy scenarios, and the longer the silence was, the crazier they got. Josslyn says, like what? and Trina says she thought Esme got to Josslyn, and she believed Trina was behind the video.

Esme says she’s not taking this test now, and Spencer asks, why not? She says, because she needs to get out of here. She can’t stand to look at him one more minute. If Laura hadn’t kept her here, she would have been long gone. He says, without telling him that she might be pregnant, and she tells him, stop making this about him. It’s her body. He agrees it is, but if she’s pregnant, it’s his baby too. She asks if he’s going to grow out of his clothes. Is he going to have morning sickness? Is he going to grow a person inside of him for nine months? He says, they’re getting way ahead of themselves. They don’t even know if she’s pregnant. They used protection. She says, which isn’t 100% effective; no one likes to talk about that, but it’s the truth. What is she going to do with a baby? She can’t even take care of a dog. He says, they don’t know there is a baby, which is why she needs to take the test. There’s a knock at the door, and he tells her to ignore it, but she opens it. Cameron says, he’s sorry. Is this a bad time? Esme says, no. She was just leaving. Spencer says, no, they need to talk, but she says, her body, her choice, and leaves. Cameron asks, did just say… and Spencer says, there’s a chance Esme could be pregnant. Outside, Esme leans on the door a moment. It’s hard to tell what she’s feeling, since she makes a bunch of faces, then she leaves.

Curtis asks if Sonny can’t help him or won’t, and Sonny says, Curtis should know the truth, and he could help, but he chooses not to. To him, it’s a family matter between Curtis and his father. He doesn’t want to get involved. Curtis says he needs to know the truth, and Sonny agrees. Curtis should know the truth, but he should get it through Marshall himself. Hear him out. Marshall’s not a fan of his, and if he gets involved, it’s going to make it worse.

Nikolas says, that’s it? All of these mentions of a momentous plan, and Victor has just been referring to a business merger? Victor says, this is no simple business merger. He can assure Nikolas, the resources they’ll gain from Bronze Hills Holdings (I think – sounds like) will be a significant step in this family regaining its former power. Nikolas tells Victor, he’s not saying it won’t be a financial benefit, because he knows it will be. He just expected more. Victor says, like what? and Nikolas says, Victor made it sound like something… Victor says, sinister? Like world domination? He’s not quite as out there as Nikolas’s grandfather Mikkos was. Nikolas tells him, he was going to say criminal. They’ve both crossed that line in the past. Victor says, true. He’s not one to arcane laws and petty bureaucracy get in his way. However, right now he’s focused on building a power base. The question is, does he have Nikolas’s support?

Cameron tells Spencer, hold on. Can they back up? Esme had her bags packed and they were obviously fighting. Does he want to know what it was about? Spencer says he accused Esme of recording Cam and Josslyn and posting it. Cameron asks what she said, and Spencer says, she denied it of course (🍷). Then she tried to blame Trina, which is absurd. Cameron says, completely, and Spencer says, he defended Trina, which made Esme furious, and they broke up. They just had the same argument at Spring Ridge, and she stormed out, but he didn’t know it was over. Esme decided they were, and she was almost out the door before he saw she had a home pregnancy test. Can Cameron believe she wasn’t even going to tell him? Cameron says, that’s a lot, and Spencer says, if Esme is pregnant, he’s going to be a father. Cameron asks what Spencer is going to do, but Spencer says he honestly has no idea, and goes upstairs with his bag.

Josslyn says, she and Trina both know it was Esme who posted that video, after she found a way to record her and Cam without their knowledge. It was her. It was all her from the jump. How could Trina think Josslyn could blame her for this? Trina says, it’s just that things got so weird that night at the cabin. The hot toddy hit her so hard, she still can’t remember everything that happened, and since that was the night the video was made… Josslyn says, please. It was Esme. Esme has hated Josslyn from the second Esme laid eyes on her. Why? Because Josslyn could tell she was psycho. It was Nelle 2.0 waiting to happen. And that’s why Josslyn got so frustrated when Esme presented Trina that phony apology at Kelly’s, and Trina went along with it. Trina takes Josslyn’s hands, and says she owes Josslyn a major apology. Esme was all upset because Spencer gave her that art book, and Trina didn’t want Esme to feel like she was taking her boyfriend. Not because of Esme, but Trina didn’t want to feel like that kind of person. She also didn’t know how she felt about Spencer. But Josslyn’s right about all of it. Esme is a whack job, and Spencer’s just… blind. She should be thanking Josslyn for calling Esme out, instead of being offended. Josslyn says, it’s okay, but Trina says, don’t tell her it’s okay. Josslyn is going through hell, and Esme is trying to blame Trina for it. She’s hateful and horrible, and Trina should have never tried to compromise with her. Josslyn says, they came to it from two very different experiences. Trina believes in compromise, and most of the time, compromise is a good thing, but not when it comes to Esme. She sees that, and takes it as a sign of weakness, and that gives her an opportunity, an opening. That’s why Josslyn shouldn’t have even gone on the ski trip in the first place, because Esme pushed so hard for it. She should have realized Esme had an agenda. Trina asks if Josslyn thinks Esme always meant to tape her and Cam, and Josslyn says she thinks Esme always meant to hurt them. Not her and Cam, but her and Trina.

Officer Perez hands Jordan an envelope, saying, this file was just delivered. Detective Lopez sent it over. It’s information on that PCU sex video from the anonymous tip line. She thanks him, and since Dante has nothing better to do than lurk around, he appears at Jordan’s shoulder and asks, what kind of information? She looks at it, and says, the damning kind. An eyewitness account, naming the perp.

Sonny says Curtis’s father has some kind of problem with him because he saw Sonny at the hospital with TJ, and he didn’t like it one bit. Curtis says, so his long lost dad doesn’t like Sonny; that’s why Sonny is protecting him? Sonny tell Curtis, he’s not saying no for Marshall’s sake. He’s saying no for Curtis. He knows what it’s like to be in a difficult relationship with a father. He didn’t speak to his dad for years. Everybody tried to intervene; everybody tried to fix it. But there was only going to be two people who could salvage the relationship – him and his dad. So if Curtis wants to know what’s in that sealed criminal record, he has to go to Marshall. Marshall walks in, sees them, and does not look happy.

Taggert says he’s so glad he and Portia decided to stay for dinner. It’s nice. What is this Trina is telling him about her and Curtis shacking up? She says, shacking up? Really? They’re buying a home together. It’s out by Queen’s Point, it’s right on the water; it’s so beautiful. He asks if they’ve moved yet, and she says, they’re in the process. He says he’s happy things are so going so well with her and Curtis, and she thanks him, adding, it means a lot, considering their history. He says, the past is long gone. The only thing is to move forward. She says, and now that Spencer’s in the rearview, things are looking up everywhere. He says, Trina and Josslyn still need to get beyond that speedbump in their relationship, and she says she thinks they will. They’ve been friends forever. It’s almost like they’re sisters. He says, he and his sister had some vicious fights back in the day, and she says, but at the end of the day, he and Gia always loved each other. The same goes for Trina and Joss.

Josslyn says, Cam’s a guy. He tried to accept Esme for Spencer’s sake, but Esme always saw both of them as a threat for different reasons. She was always going to try and take them down. Trina says, it’s so good to hear her say this. To see through that hateful… Josslyn says, bitch? Trina says she loves the way Josslyn hates, and Josslyn says, it’s a true talent. Trina says she just wishes she’d known what Josslyn was thinking, but Josslyn says she should have reached out. Trina asks why she didn’t, and Josslyn says, this whole situation was completely overwhelming. It’s total public humiliation. Everyone on social media has an opinion on it. She can’t tell Trina how many people she doesn’t even know called her some variation of a slut or a whore. But it gets even grosser. She’ll also see messages and posts calling her hot, and asking if she and Cam are exclusive. Trina says, that’s so inappropriate, and Josslyn says, yeah, but they’re of legal age now. Does Trina remember how excited and happy they were when they were turning 18 and got to vote? Trina says, yeah, it felt so grown up, and Josslyn wonders, is this the other side of adulthood? What happened to common decency? It feels like it’s been open season on her. Trina says, it’s beyond awful, and Josslyn says, it’s horrible, and when she didn’t hear from Trina, she thought Trina was embarrassed to be her friend. Trina hugs her, and says, never in a million years.

Spencer says, the more he thinks of it, Cameron had the right idea. Cameron asks what he means, and Spencer says, staying a virgin for life. Cameron says, Spencer and the whole world know he’s not a virgin, but Spencer says he seriously doubts that Cameron’s little video has been seen by the whole world. Cameron says Spencer is a poor excuse for a friend, and Spencer says, possible father here. That’s way bigger than a temporary embarrassment. Cameron says, maybe for him, but for Joss, it’s so much worse. They’re being absolutely savage to her online. He’s getting virtual high-fives, while they’re calling her a slut. It’s not fair. Spencer says, it’s awful. He’s really sorry Josslyn is going through that. Cameron says, now Spencer believes Esme is behind the video? but Spencer says he doesn’t want to believe it. Esme’s been so good to him. Cameron says, that works out nice for Spencer, but what about the rest of the planet? Spencer says he knows, just because Esme is good to him doesn’t mean she’s necessarily good to everyone else. Cameron says, Spencer has to face it. She’s sneaky and vindictive. Spencer says, and possibly the mother of his child.

On the phone, Ava asks Avery how her arm is. It hurts? She’s on her way; she’s coming right home. She tells Nikolas and Victor, sorry fellas. She hopes they had a nice chat. Avery needs her, so she’s going home. Victor says, seeing as Spencer is a no show, he’ll leave with her. Nikolas says he’s going to wait for his mother, and Ava says she’ll see him at home. Victor says, no hard feelings, and Ava says, of course (🍷) not. Nikolas sits back down, and Esme sees him from the doorway. She watches Ava and Victor get in the elevator, and goes over to the table. She asks if Nikolas will help her.

Dante says, she wouldn’t do something like that, let alone to Cam and Joss, and Jordan says, that’s what she thought too, but every possible tip needs to be checked out. He says he’ll take care of it, but she says she’ll handle this one personally, and leaves the station.

Sonny tells Curtis that he’s got to go. Think about what he said. Good luck. He leaves, and Marshall asks why Curtis was talking to Sonny Corinthos. Curtis says, Sonny was telling him about a run-in he and Marshall had. Care to explain? I’m honestly surprised Curtis didn’t ask Marshall where he got off telling him who to talk to. Especially since he’s been so cranky lately.

Cameron says, he and Josslyn gave separate statements to a detective, and Spencer says he’s glad the cops are taking this seriously. Cameron says, so is he. Detective Lopez says, whoever did this is looking at up to a year in prison. Spencer asks if Cameron knows what that means. That means his baby could be born in prison. Cameron says, way to keep it real, and Spencer says, it could happen. Cameron says, maybe Spencer should find out if Esme is actually pregnant before he starts shopping for jail baby clothes. Spencer says, Cameron is right, but he doesn’t even know where Esme went. He really hopes Esme’s not pregnant, because if she is, and she wants to have the baby, he’ll be tied to her for life.

Esme sits down, and tells Nikolas, she was going to stay at the MetroCourt for the night, so she had a place to get her thoughts together. She thought she had enough money to cover it, but her credit card was declined. He asks if she’s sure she and Spencer can’t work things out, but she says, Spencer said horrible things to her. If that’s really what he thinks of her, she can never be with him again. But what is she going to do? He’s the only guy she’s ever loved, and what if it turns out she’s… Nikolas says he remembers being her age. Every argument felt like the end of the world, but he’s sure with a good night’s sleep, things will be clear in the morning. She says she has nowhere else to go. Is there any way she can stay with him? I have an idea. Pay for her hotel room, but for Pete’s sake, don’t take her home.

Taggert asks Portia if that’s the notorious Esme Prince who Trina keeps talking about, and she glances behind her. She says, oh, he’s never seen Esme before, and he says, no, first time. She seems pretty upset. He wonders what the drama is this time, and Portia says, just be glad they’re not involved. They both look over at Esme, and Portia says she’ll bet him anything Esme is the one behind the video of Joss and Cam. She’s so relieved Trina is finally out of Esme’s orbit.

Josslyn says, it feels so good for things to be back to normal, and Trina agrees. She says she knows Josslyn wants distance from the video, but don’t tune her out. Josslyn can talk to her about anything. Josslyn says she knows and she will. It’s so nice to hear that. They’re a team, and always will be. Trina says, count on it, when Jordan walks in. Josslyn asks if there’s a lead in her case, but Jordan says she’s actually here to see Trina. Trina says she’s sorry, but she’s already late for her next class, but Jordan says, this can’t wait. She needs Trina to come down to the station, and answer some questions.

On Monday, Harmony says, it’s under consideration; Jordan asks if Trina minds answering some questions; Josslyn says, the person Dante should be talking to is Spencer’s psycho girlfriend; and Scotty asks why Nina doesn’t want to go down the legal road.

📻 Not An Oldie…

All about the song that Sonny and Nina danced to yesterday. Normally, I try to look that stuff up, but was pressed for time. Apparently, inquiring minds wanted to know.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/sonny-and-ninas-song-on-general-hospital-better-days

👗 Reunion Runway Fail…

Apparently, Shannon had to get something off-the-rack. Oh, horrors. I do wonder what the blip was up with Bones though.

https://people.com/style/project-runway-bones-jones-talks-shannon-beadors-reunion-dress-outfit-botched/

https://www.distractify.com/p/shannon-beador-rhoc-reunion-dress-drama

You decide what held things up.

https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-orange-county/style-living/andy-cohen-reveals-what-held-up-filming-during

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/21/rhoc-reunion-held-up-after-project-runway-star-botches-dress/

🍊 Freshly Squeezed Start…

The only question for me would be, is there enough room for Mr. Puppers to live his best life?

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/21/dr-jen-armstrong-selling-6m-home-for-fresh-start-with-husband/

🥊 In This Corner…

Another showdown between the east and west coast. Maybe they can have a rap battle.

https://screenrant.com/rhugt-dorinda-medley-vicki-gunvalson-covid-vaccine-fight/

🗽 NYC Spin…

Twice the Housewives fun.

Real Housewives of New York Reboot in the Works With Diverse New Cast; Original Cast Members Getting Spinoff

🍹 Conover Crossover Continues…

So will Paige be showing up on Southern Charm? Speaking of which, will Southern Charm be showing up?

https://people.com/tv/craig-conover-talked-about-kids-spending-life-with-girlfriend-paige-desorbo/

🎂 Never Too Early…

Oh why not?

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/22/lala-kent-buys-louis-vuitton-bag-for-1-year-old-daughters-birthday/

🍍 In Teresa News…

The latest on Luis.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/22/teresa-giudices-fiance-luis-ruelas-sued-in-string-of-lawsuits/

I wonder what procedure she had. Then I think it’s pretty sad that I’m wondering about that.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1324490/teresa-giudice-thanks-fans-for-prayers-and-well-wishes-after-hospitalization

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/25/teresa-giudice-home-from-the-hospital-following-surgery/

👇 Bar Set Even Lower…

I think Kelly might have outdone herself this time. Not only does she sh*t all over people who can’t afford as much as she can, she thinks material goods reflect good parenting. What they reflect is a future on a shrink’s couch.

RHOC’s Kelly Dodd Says She “Feels Sorry” for Gina’s Kids After Gina Disses Her on WWHL, Shades Skin Care Line, and Agrees She’s “Desperate” to Stay on Show

🙏 New Apologizer…

Pretty soon, Ramona is going to have some competition. And she was thisclose to saying the old, I’m a work in progress. Ugh.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/23/luann-de-lesseps-on-why-she-apologized-for-drunken-behavior/

🐎 Josh On the Outs…

This looks good, and I love me some Josh Brolin. I think he’s one of our most underrated actors.

https://ew.com/tv/outer-range-trailer-josh-brolin-amazon-prime-video/

📽 Hurts So Good…

No Kiss of the Spiderwoman? No Eyewitness?? No Altered States??? I thought those were pretty memorable.

https://ew.com/movies/william-hurt-most-memorable-roles/

He will be missed.

https://ew.com/movies/william-hurt-death-reactions/

🏆 The People’s Oscar…

Looks like the Academy Awards are sliding into the MTV Movie Awards territory. Fine with me. That’s the only interesting awards show.

Oscars Fan Favorites: Who Are the Contenders?

🌬 Quotes of the Week

We don’t have a choice in the matter. We must go where history takes us. – Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon), The Gilded Age

A person’s life purpose is nothing more than to rediscover, through the detours of art or love or passionate work, those one or two images in the presence of which [their] heart first opened. – Albert Camus

I’d bet on rabbits if you could get them organized. – Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen), Two and a Half Men

To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper seasons. – Confucius

The history of the past is but one long struggle upward to equality. – Elizabeth Cady Stanton

You can’t cry on a first date. – Veronica Rodriguez, Pillow Talk: The Single Life

For those who fight for it, life has a flavor the sheltered will never know. – The Wiseman (Scott Glenn), Sucker Punch

When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. – Wayne Dyer

Everything in moderation, including moderation. – Oscar Wilde

Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. – Desmond Tutu

The great Western disease is, ‘I’ll be happy when… When I get the money. When I get a BMW. When I get this job.’ Well, the reality is, you never get to when. The only way to find happiness is to understand that happiness is not out there. It’s in here. And happiness is not next week. It’s now. – Marshall Goldsmith, American author (And adding my personal favorite, when I lose weight…)

What a day. What a goddam day. – Warlord Ian (Michael Biehn), The Walking Dead

🙂 Don’t Worry, Be Happy…

It’s time again for us to part company until the Dead Walk. In the meantime, stay safe, stay fighting against double standards, and stay knowing the only way out is through. You have to face it down and keep moving forward.

Mar25

March 24, 2022 – It’s Like Old Times At Charlie’s, Return Tease, They Do, Old Rumors, Return Before Reboot, VanderDone, New Role & Glass

Posted on March 25, 2022 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Jordan tells the desk sergeant that Michael was just released on bail and they’re waiting for the paperwork. Michael sits, and she tells him, do everyone a favor. If that reporter gets in his face again, walk the other way. She sees Curtis, and asks if everything is okay. He says, that’s just what he’s trying to find out. He really needs her help. Willow comes in and hugs Michael.

Harmony shows up at Alexis’s office, and Alexis says, this is a surprise. Harmony says she just got off work, and wondered if she could pick Alexis’s brain about something. Only if she has a minute, and it isn’t an interruption. Alexis says she just put the last edition to bed. What’s this about? Is it about Willow? Harmony says, kind of. It’s more about Nina Reeves.

Nina walks into an empty Charlie’s and Sonny says, hey. She says she doesn’t know why she’s always surprised to see him here. He owns the bar after all. He says, that’s true. Phyllis had to see a distributor. Instead of closing down during the dead zone, which is between twelve and happy hour, he said he’d cover. She says, that’s sweet of him. Nostalgic for running a bar? He says, it’s better than sitting in his office all by himself; too many ghosts, especially with Jason gone. She says she hears him, and he asks if she’s there to see Phyllis. Does she want a drink? She says, actually, she was following up on something important. He asks if it’s anything he can help her with.

Laura hugs Spencer, and he says, it almost seems like she missed him. She says she did. A month in Spring Ridge didn’t hurt him at all. He says, except label him a convicted felon. He guesses he’ll be serving soft drinks and sandwiches at Kelly’s for the rest of his life, but Nikolas suggests Spencer worry about his future later, and they take a moment to celebrate his homecoming. Nikolas has dinner reservations at the MetroCourt, and hopes Laura and Doc can join them. Laura says she doesn’t know about Doc, but she’ll certainly try to make it. She asks Spencer if everything is okay, and Esme says she’s sure he’s wondering why she’s still here. Don’t worry. She was just leaving.

At the MetroCourt, Victor tells Yohan, if they want people to believe they’ve done nothing wrong, they must act as if they’ve done nothing wrong, and they haven’t. He showed Drew a tarot card, for heaven’s sake. If a crime was committed, it’s when Drew attacked Yohan. Yohan says, on Victor’s orders, and Victor says, which was a test… which he passed until the Corinthos woman showed up, and Drew was forced to reveal he was just playing along and the whole thing was a set-up from the start. That warning Victor was given about Laura being on to him seems like it must have some merit.

Sam opens the door to Anna, and says, welcome back. Drew says, long trip, and Anna says she got a cab from the airport. Felicia is filling Maxie in. Sam says, they were worried when they didn’t hear from her in Austria, but Anna says she didn’t want to call from an unsecure line. Drew asks if they found something out, and Anna says, yeah, proof that Luke’s death wasn’t an accident. He was murdered.

Esme says she won’t be joining them for dinner. Spence has made it clear he no longer wants her to be a part of his life. She’s leaving. Laura asks if she and Spencer would like a little time to talk this through. They don’t have to rush on their account. Nikolas apologizes for making dinner plans without checking with Spencer first, but he’s sure Spencer wouldn’t mind if Esme joined them. They all shared in Spencer’s ordeal at Spring Ridge, her especially. Esme says she’s not sure, but Laura says, please, come along. Nikolas says, the whole family will be there; Ava and Victor. Laura says, Victor, and Nikolas asks if that’s a problem.

Yohan says, the plan Victor put together relies on taking everyone by surprise, but Victor says he’s not overly concerned. The only possibly damning thing Drew mentioned is Operation Demeter, and if Drew has no memory of that op, he and Laura are going to hit a dead end. Yohan says, but Victor is concerned about something, and Victor says, Anna and Felicia’s investigation into the cable car accident that killed Luke. Yohan says, Victor had to kill Luke Spencer; he was getting too close to the truth about what Victor is planning. Victor says, nothing can be traced back to him, which is why he needs to find someone else to take the fall for Luke’s death. Yohan says he’ll do a lot for the cause, but he hopes Victor’s not expecting him to be his fall guy, and Victor says, don’t worry. He has someone else in mind. Ava approaches, and asks if she’s late for the big family dinner, or is Victor early? Is his friend going to be joining them?

Anna says, this employee at the Transportation Bureau did admit to sabotaging Luke’s cable car. There’s no indication as to whether he was acting alone, but her gut says he wasn’t. Unfortunately, before they could get anymore information out of him, the man took his own life in front of them. Sam says, okay, so technically they have one man’s confession, but no evidence to back it up, and Anna says, and so far all of their efforts to keep this quiet have failed. Now the Bureau is officially involved. Drew asks if the Bureau won’t have a better chance of finding a connection between Victor and Luke’s death, and Anna says, just because the WSB is investigating, doesn’t mean she’ll be privy to their intel. She’s been deemed to close to the situation because of her involvement with Luke. Sam says, basically, she’s iced out, and Anna says, yeah, but they do have to keep in mind the fact that Victor was director of the WSB for a time. That is something they don’t want to revisit; they don’t want his name to come up. They don’t want to draw any scrutiny, so she thinks it’s possible they’ll steer this investigation down a path that isn’t embarrassing to them. What she’s saying is, if they want to expose Victor, Drew is their best chance. Drew says, about that. They hit a little bit of a snag.

Curtis asks what TJ has told Jordan about their situation with Marshall, and she says, not much. She thinks TJ has been avoiding the subject, given her history with Tommy. Curtis says, okay. What did Tommy tell her about their father?

Willow says, one night in jail isn’t terrible, and Michael says he had a cell to himself, so no complaints. She says he doesn’t have to be a hero for her, and he says he always wants to be a hero for her, and it was worth it. That reporter got what he deserved for trash talking his sister. She says, at least Michael didn’t break his jaw, and Michael says he can’t be sorry he hit the guy, but he’s sorry Nina is probably going to use this against him when she petitions the court for visitation with Wiley. She says, let’s not worry about that right now. She’s sorry she wasn’t there when he was booked. He says he appreciates that, but there’s nothing she could have done. Diane handled everything, and Willow is here now. He heard from his mom that she was held up at work. She says that’s what she told Carly when she texted, but she wasn’t being honest with Carly, or with him.

Harmony tells Alexis that Nina is trying to enlist her help with Wiley without going to court. Alexis asks, how? and Harmony says, Nina wants her to influence Willow; she says Wiley’s grandfather is on her side. Alexis says, but Harmony doesn’t want to get involved, and Harmony says she thinks it will cause so much tension between her and her daughter. Alexis says she doesn’t want to get involved either because Wiley is Kristina’s nephew, so she wants to stay out of any potential conflict between Nina and Willow. She suggests Harmony do the same thing, and Harmony says she wishes it was that simple.

Nina says she’ll have a club soda, and Sonny laughs, putting some in a glass. She says, perfect, and he says, now that that’s taken care of, how about the help? She says, it’s not that she doesn’t want his help, but she doesn’t think he should offer it. He asks if it’s about Wiley. Is she going to file a petition? She says she hasn’t talked to the lawyer yet. Has he tried to talk to Michael again? Sonny flashes back to Michael saying he’s prioritizing Nina, and that a family man wouldn’t sabotage his family by putting the woman who blew their lives apart ahead of them. Sonny tells Nina that he couldn’t get anywhere with Michael because he’s very stubborn, and she says she wishes she could walk away for his sake. He says, she’s allowed to see her grandson. He’d do the same if he was in her shoes. She says she’ll try not to get him involved, but he says he’s already involved. The choices she makes and her pain matters to him, but she has to know, if she goes to court on this, lines are going to be drawn and sides are going to be taken. If he doesn’t take a side, that means he’s taking her side. She says she’d never ask him to choose her over his son, so if he has to go against her in court and support Michael’s attempt to block her petition, she’ll understand. He asks if they can just hope it doesn’t get to that, and she says, they can hope, but he needs to know that she’ll do whatever’s necessary to ensure she has a role in her grandson’s life.

Anna says, let her get this straight. In trying to save Drew… Sam says, Carly blew the scam wide open. Drew says, but they did get one piece of intel before Carly arrived, and Sam says, Victor mentioned Operation Demeter. Anna says she doesn’t know what that is. What is Demeter? The goddess of harvest? She presides over the cycles of life and death? Sam asks if it’s not familiar to Anna, and Anna says, no, but she can access the WSB file. Drew says, all the ops he did as a SEAL are classified, and Anna asks if he reached out to Kim, but he says she doesn’t remember him ever mentioning it. Anna looks at her phone, and says she doesn’t see an Operation Demeter here; there’s nothing. Sam says, so the operation probably initiated with U.S. Intelligence, and Anna says, or the operation is above her clearance, which is entirely possible. Or the operation went so horribly wrong, they’ve deleted all records.

Victor tells Ava that he and Yohan were catching up on some business while he was waiting for the rest of the family. He tells Yohan, that about covers it, thanks him, and says he’ll be in touch. Yohan pulls out Ava’s chair for her, and leaves. Ava says, Victor must have had some super pressing business to have a meeting at the MetroCourt before their family dinner. He says, pressing, yes, but before family, never. She completely agrees, and says she can’t recall what he said he was doing for work these days. He says, perhaps that’s because he never told her. Why does he get the feeling she’s playing him because she wants something? She says, because she always wants something, and usually she gets it.

Laura says she thinks Spencer and Nikolas both know Victor’s not her favorite person, and Nikolas says he hopes she’ll still join them. It wouldn’t be a family celebration without her. Laura’s phone dings, and she says she completely forgot. It’s the chairperson from the Traffic Commission. They have a meeting in ten minutes. It’s been rescheduled so many times, she doesn’t feel she can cancel. She’ll meet them over at the MetroCourt. She tells Spencer, welcome back, hugs him, and leaves. Nikolas asks if they should head out, but Spencer says, he and Esme have some things they need to say to each other first. Nikolas says, of course (🍷), and Spencer says, in private. Nikolas says, Spencer will still join them for dinner? and Spencer shrugs. Nikolas says he’ll hope for the best, and leaves. Esme says she was hoping to be gone before Spencer returned, but his grandmother convinced her they could talk things out. He says, really, and she says he saw her earlier. Apparently, Laura is warming up to her. Spencer asks when that happened, and she says, Laura thinks she might actually be a good influence on him. Unlike what his friends think.

Jordan says, Tommy is just a couple of years older than Curtis. His memories of their father were vague; he rarely mentioned them. Curtis says, maybe Tommy remembered something he didn’t think was important at the time, and she says, if he did, he never shared it with her. Besides, Tommy was way too young for Marshall to confide in him about entering Witness Protection. He says, if that’s what really happened, and she asks what he’s saying. He tells her, Marshall didn’t outright say he was in the Witness Protection Program. (Thank you.) Curtis inferred, and Marshall didn’t deny it. She asks if he learned something that contradicts that, and he says, possibly. That’s why he needs her help to shed some light on it. She asks, how? and he says, Marshall applied for a job, and confided in him that he had an arrest record; a sealed arrest record, which might explain why he disappeared and let them think he was dead. Jordan has access to that record. She can unseal it, and let him know anything important Marshall might be keeping from him. She says she’s sorry, but there is no way.

Nina tells Sonny, how about this? They stop talking about Wiley, they stop talking about competitions, they stop talking about family feuds. He says he seconds that motion, and they clink glasses, saying, cheers. He asks if she wants more club soda, but she says, no, she’s got to drive later. She asks if he refilled the decanters at his penthouse, but he says, no. She says, he’s not tempted by the display of all the bottles here? He says, baby steps, and she says, his baby steps are pretty big. She’s proud of him. He says, it’s not going to be easy, but the plan was to let Phyllis have the bar. She says, right, but life gets complicated. Does he still want to follow through on that plan? He says he has to convince Phyllis that it’s her bar, but Nina says she doesn’t think it’s going to take a lot of persuasion. Think about it. Phyllis owning the local watering hole? It’ll feel like old times… well, almost. He asks if she means when they were back in Nixon Falls; that was their home. She says, that life seemed real, but it wasn’t, because didn’t know the truth about himself. Now everyone knows the truth, and it’s up to them to decide what’s real.

Willow tells Michael, it was nothing serious, but she fainted in an empty patient room. He asks why she fainted; is she sick? Why didn’t she tell him sooner? She says she told him, it wasn’t serious. She hadn’t eaten all day and she was dehydrated. Between parenting Wiley and studying for nursing exams, she was running herself thin, but Epiphany took good care of her. He says he’ll have to thank her, but he wishes Willow had told him sooner. She says, he was spending the night in a cell. She didn’t want him worrying about her. It’s not like he could do anything about it. She didn’t go to Carly because she was dealing with Josslyn, and didn’t need to worry about her too. He says he hates that she was alone. Epiphany’s great, but she was on duty and couldn’t stay with Willow. Willow says she wasn’t alone. Her mom showed up for her.

Alexis asks, what’s so complicated about Harmony staying out of Willow and Michael’s business? and Harmony says, things are always complicated when it comes to her grandson. She thanks Alexis for the advice about Nina, and says she’s going to get out of Alexis’s hair. Alexis asks if there’s anything else Harmony would like to talk about, but Harmony says, no, and asks if Shawn is around. She’s like to avoid him. Alexis says, she doesn’t think that’s going to be a problem because Shawn went to San Francisco, and she doesn’t know when he’s going to be back. Harmony asks if Alexis okay about that, and Alexis says, things got a little tense before he left.

Curtis says Jordan isn’t going to help him? and she says, hunting down sealed records and unsealing them without a court order is illegal. He was in law enforcement and knows that as well as she does. He says, the man is lying to him and TJ. He has questions and needs answers, and she has the ability to get them. She says, unethically, and he asks when that’s ever stopped her. She didn’t think twice about getting Laura’s sealed arrest record for Cyrus Renault. She says, that’s not the same. She was being blackmailed; TJ’s life was at stake. She had no choice. He says, because TJ is family, and they’re not that to each other anymore. Is that how it is? Curtis is pissing me off. He wanted the divorce, and so, no, they’re not family anymore. Way to pressure her when she just got back from a long stay at a hospital.

Nina looks down the bar, and asks if those are 45s. What are they doing here? She goes over to look at the stack of records, and he says, Phyllis wanted to add a vintage jukebox to the place, but then she figured out it would block the customer’s path to the tables and bar. Nina says, that’s too bad. She loved it when they played music at the Tan-O. He laughs, and she picks up one of the 45s, saying, she remembers when they danced to this song. She picks up another one, and says. she can’t believe Phyllis has a copy of this; this is a great song. She forgot about it. She says she knows how it goes, and starts to sing, I woke up in the morning… Sonny says, she’s doing good, but that’s not quite it. He brings out his phone, and puts on the song. She says she loves this one, and he goes around the bar. He holds out his hand, and they dance.

Jordan says, he’s not being fair, and Curtis whines, what’s not fair is that she’s doing this to him after all she put him through. She says she knows he’s going through a lot right now, and knows they have a lot of unresolved issues from their marriage, but do not equate the two. And do not, under any circumstances, come in here and tell her how to do her job, or what code she can or cannot live by. She thought they were in a good place, but he’s come too close to destroying all that good will they built up. She’s not the bad guy here. He says, so she really won’t get the records for him, and she asks if he’s heard a single word she said. She can’t, but she’s willing to help him in any way she can. He tells her, don’t bother, and slams out like the big baby he’s being.

Laura sits down with Sam, Anna, and Drew. She says she’s due to have dinner with Victor and the family. Is it too much to hope they found something to put Victor behind bars? Anna says, she and Felicia were able to access the files at the Transportation Bureau in Innsbruck, and a certain Kurt Markovich, and employee there, became suspicious of them. But eventually, he did admit to sabotaging Luke’s cable car. Laura says, it was not an accident; he was murdered. Sam says she’s so sorry Laura found out this way. She wishes it could have been different. Anna says she’s sorry. The crash was deliberate, but this Kurt didn’t admit to targeting Luke, and unfortunately, they couldn’t get anything else out of him because he took his own life there. Laura says, but they know it was Luke, don’t they? and Anna says, unless the Bureau finds evidence to the contrary, they’ll proceed as if Luke was just another victim that day. Laura says, collateral damage? and Anna says, yes, to Kurt’s fanatical cause. Drew says, whatever that was, and Anna says, unfortunately, they weren’t able to connect this crash and Luke to Victor. Laura says, maybe not yet, but knowledge is power, and they’re off to a good start.

Ava says, she suspects when Victor finally reveals his big plan for the family, it’ll behoove her to remain in his good graces. He says, so her friendliness toward him has a more selfish motivation, and she says, he knows better than anybody they all have selfish motivations. She’s just up front about hers. Besides she and Nikolas are married; she and Victor are family now. They’ll be in each other’s lives from now on. Shouldn’t that make them allies, able to enjoy each other’s company? He lifts his glass, when Nikolas arrives. He says he hopes they didn’t order without him, and she says, of course (🍷) not. She was beginning to think he’d stood them up. Where’s Spencer? Nikolas says, things were a little tense between him and Esme. Spencer wanted some time to talk to her. Victor hopes they’re coming; this celebration is for Spencer. Nikolas says, Spencer woudn’t make any promises, and Ava says she’s sorry. She knows how anxious Nikolas has been to make ~~almonds~~ amends to him. Nikolas says, the reality is, he and Spencer have a long way to go before any healing takes place, but Victor says, no. That is absolutely unacceptable.

Spencer says he’s glad Esme didn’t leave before he returned home. They left a lot unsaid. In fairness, it’s not like he could have chased after her with twelve hours left on his sentence. She says she didn’t like how they ended things either. She tossed and turned all night, wondering if he meant all the horrible things he said to her; that he actually believed she was the one responsible for filming Joss and Cameron doing the dirty. Thank you for realizing that wasn’t true. She moves closer to him, but he backs up and tells her, he never said that. She says she’s a little confused. If he doesn’t believe her, then what’s been left unsaid? He says he wants to believe her. He wants to believe in her, but right now she’s blaming Trina for something he knows she couldn’t possibly… Esme says, but she could, and he says he doesn’t know. What he does know is, she was at the cabin, and she has a side to her that is capable of going to extremes. She says, he means like what she did to Ava: setting her car on fire, planting her dead daughter’s hospital ID badge beneath the car. She’d never even heard of Ava Jerome until Spencer decided to frighten her away from his father. How does she know he’s not the one capable of filming his friends without their consent? He was at the cabin too, but he doesn’t see her going around accusing him. How do they know it isn’t all his doing?

Nikolas says he knows Victor is invested in healing the rift between him and Spencer, but it’s going to take time. Victor says, Nikolas doesn’t understand. He gave Nikolas room to take this process as slowly as he needed to bring the family together, but he trusted the wrong people, and now they’re running out of time. Valentin and Alexis will most likely never want to have anything to do with him again, but the rest of the family might come together while they still can. Nikolas says, while they still can? What’s that supposed to mean?

Harmony tells Alexis not to pressure herself. She’ll know when it’s time to move on. Alexis says, what she wants to move on from is this office. And since she’s the boss, she can declare the work day over. So she declares the work day’s over. Molly and TJ are making her a feast tonight to thank her for letting them stay with her. Harmony says, are they moving out? and Alexis says, they are. They found another place. She’s sad and she’ll miss them, but it’s good they have their own space. Harmony says, it must be nice to have a home cooked meal. Her motel room doesn’t have a kitchen. Alexis asks if she said motel room. She’s staying in a motel? Since she left prison? That’s a year ago. Harmony says, yeah. It’s tough to save up for a deposit on what she makes at Spring Ridge. Alexis says she’s sorry. Would it help if someone co-signed a lease for her? Harmony says, someone like Alexis?

The desk sergeant tells Michael that they need Commissioner Ashford to sign off on the paperwork before he leaves, and goes in the back. Michael says, while they wait, Willow can tell him about Harmony. Willow says, her condition wasn’t serious, but when Harmony heard she was in the hospital, she couldn’t get there fast enough. Michael says, that’s what parents do; they move heaven and earth for their kids. She says, easy for him to say. He knows her history. Her mom is a seeker, and her love for Willow always came second place to enlightenment. Michael says, and last night was different, and Willow says, yeah. It was like the mom she’d always hoped for showed up. She was so loving and concerned. He says, it must have been nice for her, and she says, it was the first time her mom put her needs ahead of her own, or some spiritual leader’s. She’s grateful, even if she doesn’t know what inspired this new Harmony.

Sonny and Nina slow dance, and flash back to slow dancing at the Tan-O. He spins her, and they get closer. He says, she has to admit, he’s pretty good, and she says she gives him an A for effort. He says, what about execution? and she says he’s a little rusty, but she can whip him back into shape. They have all the time in the world… except… that’s the one they thing don’t have. I can tell you this, what they do have is Sonny’s dimples.

Alexis says she’s not necessarily saying it should be her, and Harmony says she has the feeling they’d be crossing a line. Alexis says, what if she helps Harmony with a security deposit; a loan. Harmony says she wouldn’t want to jeopardize their friendship by owing Alexis money, and Alexis says she has an empty house, and Harmony needs a home. So why doesn’t Harmony take the next few weeks, save some money, and stay with her?

Jordon tells Michael, he’s good to go. Make sure he makes his court date. He says, understood. Jordan’s phone rings, and she steps away. Michael asks if Willow is ready, and she says, let’s go. He takes her hand, and says he owes her a second apology. In addition to decking that reporter, he delayed their vacation. She says, turnabout’s fair play. She delayed it first with the search for her birth certificate. Now he’s out on bail, and has to stay in town. He asks if she’ll settle for a candlelit dinner, and she says, with coq au vin, mousse au chocolat, and a lovely Bordeaux? See? She already speaks the language. He tells her, you know what they say, we’ll always have Paris, and they kiss.

On the phone with Robert, Jordan says, the judge set a date for the trial. Diane Miller is gearing up for a fight. There’s been no additional pressure from the Quartermaines or Sonny Corinthos. No special requests… Right. She’ll keep him posted.

Sonny says he’s got to go, and Nina says, her too. Curtis walks in, and says, Sonny’s office said he could find Sonny here. He asks if he came at a bad time, but Nina says, no. She came to see Phyllis, but she’s not here, so she was just leaving. She grabs her bag, and Curtis asks if she’s sure. She says, she and Curtis will catch up soon, and she leaves. Sonny asks what he can do for Curtis, and Curtis says he needs to ask Sonny a favor.

Spencer tells Esme, knock it off. She knows he was in Spring Ridge and couldn’t have posted the video. She says, he told her that he was able to sneak in and out of Spring Ridge thanks to Uncle Victor, and she knows he and Cam were enemies when they were kids. Maybe that sex tape was payback. He says, that is not at all… and she says, calm down. She doesn’t actually believe he did it; she was just making a point. He had motive and opportunity, but he doesn’t see her accusing him, because she has faith in her partner’s character. She has faith in them, or at least she used to. But he can’t seem to extend that same grace to her, can he? He doesn’t answer, and she says she guesses there’s nothing more they can say to one another. She drops her purse going out the door, and quickly moves to retrieve it, but not before Spencer picks up a pregnancy test that’s fallen out.

Anna says, Tracy and Bobbie will be informed that the crash was deliberate, but Sam wonders if they should tell them the truth. Laura says, she’d rather not. Bobbie already suspects Luke was targeted, but she doesn’t know Victor might be a part of it. Tracy’s in the Netherlands. Drew says, the less they know the safer they’ll be, and Laura says, exactly. Drew says, especially after that scam on the bridge. Victor now knows Drew is coming for him. Anna says, he’ll realize the walls are closing in on him, and Laura says, anyone he suspects is working to expose him will be in grave danger now.

Victor apologizes to Ava and Nikolas for his outburst. He says he supposes he was just airing his frustration with Valentin. Nikolas says, because Valentin doesn’t want Victor in his life? and Victor says not to let an old fool project his problems on Nikolas’s relationship with his son. Nikolas says, it’s not the first time Victor has alluded that something is eating him up, and Ava says, obviously something important, even dangerous, is happening. Nikolas says, Victor made it clear that he couldn’t or wouldn’t discuss it with them, but they are family. Ava says, they can’t help ease his burden, they can’t help him if he doesn’t share it with them. Nikolas says, perhaps it’s time Victor told them exactly what he’s been planning since before he was back in town. Victor rubs his signet ring, and says, maybe they’re right.

Tomorrow, Josslyn asks if Cameron is saying it’s her fault; Esme says Spencer has broken her heart; Victor asks if he has Nikolas and Ava’s support; and Sonny says, with all due respect, how is it Curtis’s business?

🥏 Spinning Back…

It’s not like Spinelli ever really leaves.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/bradford-anderson-teases-his-return-to-general-hospital

🤵🏻 Just Married…

I don’t remember him from AMC, but I love Halloween Wars

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/all-my-children/jonathan-bennett-marries-jaymes-vaughan

🍍 Clueless In Jersey…

Wrong answer. True friends do ask questions.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/22/rhonj-recap-teresa-giudice-brings-up-tiki-barber-infidelity-rumors/

🗽 Reboot In 3… 2… 1…

How could she not be back? Someone needs to make it nice.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/23/dorinda-medley-teased-rhony-return-before-reboot-plans/

🍸 Pumping the Breaks…

The latest on the impending divorce.

https://people.com/tv/katie-maloney-files-for-divorce-from-tom-schwartz-a-week-after-announcing-split/

VanderSplits over the years.

https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/vanderpump-rules-stars-who-split-cast-breakups-over-the-years/

🧛🏻‍♀️ Playing Normal…

Not Elvira this time.

https://comicbook.com/horror/news/the-munsters-reboot-movie-cassandra-peterson-elvira-role-rob-zombie/

🍜 Hasta Lasagna…

See you tomorrow for the wild card that is Friday, where you’ll find soap, tea, sage statements, and something to tickle your musical bone. Until then, stay safe, stay not changing lanes without signaling, and stay remembering knowledge is power.

Mar23

March 22, 2022 – The Pause Is Over, Traci’s Treescape Event, Why, Not Beamed Up Yet & Late

Posted on March 23, 2022 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

In Britt’s office, Brad looks at a laptop and says, next question. I don’t care about the rules; I do what I want. Strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree. Britt says, strongly agree. How many more? This is taking forever. He tells her, have patience. When it comes to making plans, I am willing to compromise. Strongly agree… She says, somewhat agree, and he says, strongly disagree. She says, pardon? and he says, nothing. Almost there. Only 40 more questions. She says, what? and he says he’s kidding. It takes all the answers to find her perfect man.

Elizabeth sees Dante and the station, and asks if there’s been any progress on the break-in at her house. How could someone sneak a giant portrait into her house without somebody’s doorbell cam picking it up? He says, you’d think so, but they have nothing so far. She says, obviously, she’s disappointed – not surprised – but there’s been a development on her end.

Chase goes to Finn’s office, and Finn says, back again? He thought this was going to stop. Chase says, good morning to him too. Thanks for the warm welcome. Finn says he’s sorry. He thought he’d be seeing a lot less of Chase now that Brook is back in town.

Maxie finds Brook sitting outside her office, and asks if they have a meeting. She needs coffee. She was going to stop by Perks on her way there, but realized she didn’t have a free hand, and she keeps forgetting Bailey’s stroller has a cup holder. Brook says she can’t believe Maxie didn’t have coffee. It’s the first thing she does in the morning, after Miss Bailey’s bottle of course (🍷). Maxie says she brews her first cup right after she gets up. Perks is her first latte. She suggests Brook see Bailey at daycare. She’s sure Bailey misses Brook. Brook says, thanks, she will. She misses Bailey. Maxie asks how she is. She hasn’t seen Brook since she got back. Brook says she’s good.

At the MetroCourt, Portia signs a paper, and Lucy says, and that is the last one. She did it. Portia says she’s going to get carpal tunnel from signing all these documents, and Curtis thanks Lucy, saying, this was a better venue than some stuffy room in a bank. Lucy says she does aim to please, and tells them that she forgot a very important something. Stay there one minute. She leaves, and Curtis says, they’re homeowners. Portia says, they’ve got a beach house, and they kiss. Marshall walks in with Epiphany.

At the penthouse, Selena thanks Sonny for seeing her on such short notice. She didn’t want to bother him at home. There was a time she would have gone through Jason, but since he still has no second, she had no choice but to approach him directly. He says, Jason’s hard to replace. What’s on her mind? Do they have a problem?

Maxie says, Brook doesn’t have to do that, and Brook says, do what? Maxie says, pretend she’s okay. She can tell Brook’s hurting. Brook says she’s correct. Life isn’t exactly great at the moment, but how can she complain after everything Maxie went through for all those months and months? Maxie says, Brook didn’t exactly have it easy. People have been judging her and giving her grief. Brook says she’d do it all again to protect that baby girl. She’s just so grateful that Bailey is safe and Peter is finally gone. Maxie says, she’s safe because of how Brook loved and protected her; she’s not going to forget that. Brook says, don’t give her all the credit; Chase helped too. Maxie asks if Brook has seen Chase since she got back, and Brook says, he stopped by the house. Maxie asks, what was so important that he had to rush right over?

Chase tells Finn that he has a legit reason for being there, totally unrelated to Brook. He’s looking at the organizer of this year’s community softball league. Finn says, congratulations, and Chase says he volunteered. Can he put Finn down for a team? Finn says, if he must, and Chase says, and furthermore, could he get Finn to spread the word around here, and get people to sign up? Finn says, Chase might want to pick someone who’s more of a people person. He’s not the best choice to be rallying the troops. Chase says he’d talk to Elizabeth, but he figured she’d be busy with Jake, and Finn says, news on that front. Jake’s innocent; he has an alibi. Chase says, wow, what a relief. Where was he? Finn says, the library, and Chase wonders why he wouldn’t just say that in the first place. Finn says, he didn’t want his mother to know he was videoconferencing with his grandparents. Chase asks why that’s a problem, but Finn doesn’t know. All he can say is, Elizabeth is determined to keep her parents out of her life.

Epiphany looks at Curtis and Portia, and says, they look happy, and Marshall says, they do. She asks if he wants to say hello, but he says, no. He doesn’t want to be pushy. She says, he’s been pushy about getting her into his band, but he says, that suggests common sense. They could have a lot of fun playing music together. Lucy walks by with some mimosas, and Marshall wonders what they’re celebrating.

Lucy gives Portia and Curtis a mimosa, and says, here’s to their new home. Cheers. They clink glasses, and Lucy says she has to go. She really wants to get their papers filed. She hands them their keys, and says she simply has to get back to Deception or she’ll have to fire herself. Ta. Enjoy. She leaves, and Portia says she can’t wait to move in. She’s got some plans for the new house… with his agreement of course (🍷). He says he has some big plans of his own, and kisses her.

Dante says he’ll send someone over to the library, get them to check the computer logs. He’s sure they can confirm Jake’s story, but he’s relieved to hear it. Elizabeth says, her too, but now that they’ve ruled out Jake and Betsy, they’re back to square one, and she doesn’t like it that someone’s been in and out of her house, doing all these creepy things. He says, she did have that key outside that allowed access to her house, and she says she’s removed the key and changed the locks. A security system is being put in today. He says he’ll make sure a patrol car goes by the house every day too, and she thanks him. She says she’s also here on another matter. It concerns Cameron. Apparently, there’s a video going around. He says he’s aware of the video of Cam and Joss. Actually, Michael was just arrested for assaulting a tabloid reporter who asked him about it.

Selena says she and Sonny have no problem. She’s found their collaboration beneficial so far. She hopes he feels the same. He says he was surprised, since everything’s going smoothly and she asked to meet with him. What’s so urgent? She says, they used to be the Five Families ~~calamari~~; now they’re two, Corinthos and Wu. Since their territories are now consolidated, it’s only natural that their business interests would overlap more than previously. He tells her, cut to the chase. What does she want? She says, use of the Port Charles harbor. Of course (🍷) he’ll get a cut of any business she does in his territory. He laughs, and says, he’ll consider that, but she’s got to play by his rules.

Brook says, Chase stopped by to drop off a few things she left at the beach house. Okay, more than a few. Maxie says, poor Chase. He seemed so lost while she was gone. Brook says she’s sure he’s missing Bailey. His suspension’s also weighing on him. Maxie says, all that is true, but she’s sure Bailey’s not the only person he’s missing. Brook says, Chase made it clear he just wants to be friends, and that’s how she wants it. She asks, where’s Lucy? Deception’s about to go public, and they haven’t even planned the party. Maxie says, she’s wrapping up some real estate business or whatever, and asks, what’s in there? indicating Brook’s notebook. Brook says, it’s just her songbook. Chase found it at the beach house. Maxie asks if she’s writing songs again, but Brook says, not exactly. She hasn’t looked at it since Nelle attacked her. She just couldn’t face it. She thought she shouldn’t write anymore since she can’t sing anymore. Maxie asks if she changed her mind, and Brook says, Chase thinks other people might want to sing them. He thinks they’re pretty good. Maxie says, oh does he? That’s very friendly of him.

Chase asks if this means the pause is over, and Finn and Elizabeth can get back together. Finn says, they haven’t talked about it yet, and Chase asks, what’s stopping them? Finn says, Elizabeth got a little spooked with all the craziness going on, and the speed with which things happened with them. It’s only been a year since she lost her husband; they’re still a family in mourning. Chase says he gets it. All those Francocentric events and sensitivities may have brought up doubts with Elizabeth. Has anything happened since the portrait? Finn says, nothing, and Chase says, maybe it’s over. Finn says, whether it is or it isn’t, he’s not giving up on his relationship with Elizabeth without a fight.

Elizabeth asks, what happens now? and Dante says, Michael will be arraigned this morning. He’ll probably make bail and have his day in court, but he’s only telling her this because she and the boys have to be careful. Smalt is a real piece of garbage, and he’s not going to let this story go. She says, this is an invasion of a very private moment; this isn’t news. It’s smut, and it was intrusive and hurtful. He agrees, but says, it’s news to them because of Josslyn’s connection to Sonny. The Corinthos name is clickbait. She has to remember, Cam and Josslyn are consenting adults now, so technically he’s allowed to go after them. She asks if the kids haven’t suffered enough. What about the person responsible? Is he going after them? He says, of course (🍷), and the PCU is also conducting their own investigation. She wonders how long that will take, and asks what else they can to do. Dante says, stay cool, don’t punch any reporters in the face. If they ask any questions, just keep walking and say no comment. Hopefully, they’ll get bored, and move on to something else soon. She says, easier said than done. Like he told her, the Corinthos name is clickbait. This becomes a story about a kingpin’s stepdaughter. He says he’s going to talk to Sonny, and tell him that he’s got to stay out of it. She says, good luck with that. No one tells Sonny what to do.

Selena asks Sonny to define his rules, and he says, no drugs, period. She says, that’s been his policy for decades. It’s not a problem for her. He says he’s going to need advance notice of all her traffic, and he’s going to need to choose the point person to facilitate the process. She asks if it won’t create more work for him, and he says, those are his terms. She says she agrees, and he says he also needs to hear 48 hours before each shipment. She says, of course (🍷). She’ll make sure there are no disruptions on her end. He says he’s counting on it. Anything else? She says, one more matter. She heard his son Michael was arrested; so vexing. Sonny says, Michael is his problem. She takes care of her family, and he’ll take care of his. She says she does, she promises. She keeps a very close eye on her family.

Brad needs a list of qualities Britt wants in a man, and she groans. She says, smart, resourceful, resilient, not too self-absorbed. Someone who’s aware that there’s a world out there bigger than him and his workout routine or his career path. He needs to be sexy, maybe a little dangerous, but someone she can rely on. Brad says, with a leather jacket and a motorcycle? and Britt says, that’s a low blow. He says, sorry. He’s sure Jason Morgan will be a hard act to follow, but he wasn’t perfect. She says, he was perfect for her, and Brad says, why don’t they try for sexy and resourceful, with a little fashion sense, and maybe loves to dance… and knows good wine… She asks if they’re still looking for her, and he says, trust him. He doesn’t want a man right now, especially with Aunt Selena circling. What he really wants is a job. So how goes it, bestie? Anything at GH?

Epiphany says, Marshall got her thinking, and she’s going to take the MCAT. He says, oh my… wonderful! He’s going to order them a round of mimosas. Curtis and Portia aren’t the only ones with something to celebrate.

Portia says she took Curtis’s advice, and stopped pushing Trina to stay away from Spencer. He says, good. He doesn’t think she has to worry about anything. Trina’s got a good head on her shoulders. He thinks she can trust Trina’s decisions. She says she does. She’s glad Trina’s learning to live life on he own. She wants that for Trina, but it’s times like these she wishes she could just knock on Trina’s bedroom door, poke her head in, ask how Trina’s day has been, and Trina would just confide in her. They’d just talk. No matter the age, parenting is hard.

Marshall asks the waitress for two mimosas with their best champagne. Curtis looks over, and smiles.

Chase says he’s rooting for Finn and Elizabeth. They make a cute couple. Finn asks if he just said cute, and Chase says he’s also impressed to see Finn go after what he wants. Way to be proactive. Finn says, now that they’re on the subject, has Chase spoken to Brook? Chase says, he and Brook are friends who went through an intense time together, and now it’s over. He’ll see her when he sees her. Finn says, it’s good they can still be friends, and Chase asks, why wouldn’t they? He’s sure they’ll be hanging out again… eventually. They’re still movie buddies, although she’s a little possessive about the popcorn. Finn says, and Chase is fine with the buddy part? and Chase says, totally. Why wouldn’t he be? It’s time he got back to living his own life.

Brook tells Maxie that friends was Chase’s word. If he wants something more, he can darn well say it. Maxie says, yeah, but does Brook want more? and Brook flashes back to Chase kissing her. She says, no. She’s not hurling herself into some awkward I’m-sorry-it’s-not-you-it’s-me situation. She’s fine with the friendzone. They really need to jump on this party. She thinks they should start without Lucy, and Sasha’s obviously not coming. Maxie says she got a text from Sasha; she’s extending her time away. Brook says, that’s surprising, when Lucy walks in, and says, they haven’t heard. Sasha and Brando got married.

Britt hands Brad some papers, and says, a list of his job options. He flips through it, and says, none of these are lab positions. She says, they’ve been over this. Terry is Co-Chief of Staff; they make hiring decisions together. There’s no way Terry would let Britt hire Brad to work in a lab, where he could tamper with test results. Given his history, the liability would be too high. She’s sorry, but that’s reality. He says, there’s reality, and then there’s – he looks at the papers – food service coordinator. She takes it and looks herself, and says, it should be food service aide. He doesn’t have the qualifications to be a coordinator. But he could be promoted.

As Selena is leaving, Dante comes to Sonny’s door. She says, Detective Falconari, and thanks Sonny for his hospitality. She leaves, and Dante laughs, saying, hospitality, huh? Selena Wu alleged head of an alleged crime family of the same name. Sonny asks if there’s a question there, and Dante says, no, there isn’t. He came to tell Sonny about Michael; he’s being arraigned today. Sonny asks if Dante can tell him what happened. Michael said he was protecting his sister, and this reporter was harassing him? Because of him and Carly, or what? Dante says, not directly, no, and Sonny asks what Dante means. Dante says, the reporter wanted a headline with the name Corinthos in it, and the reporter went after Michael because there’s a video with Joss and Cameron in it.

Epiphany tells Marshall that she just hopes she’s not fooling herself, thinking she can juggle med school with her job. Becoming a doctor is a major endeavor, and she’ll have to work while she’s in school… if she gets in. Marshall says she’ll be accepted. He bets she knows half that stuff already. How many young doctors has she trained? She says, quite a few, and laughs. He says, there you are. She’s got this. She says he should get a job as a hype man, but he says, no hype needed. He believes in her.

Portia asks how things are going with Curtis and his father these days, and he says, cautiously optimistic. Things sure are looking cozy with him and Epiphany. She says, maybe Epiphany would be good for Marshall, and he says, but would Marshall be good for Epiphany?

Epiphany tells Marshall, part of her expects people to laugh, and tell her that she’s crazy for putting herself through this rigor after all this time. He says he understands too well about not having faith in yourself. But she’s strong; strong enough to face these things. They clink glasses, and Curtis comes by. He says he hopes they’re enjoying their morning, and Marshall says, more so, now that Curtis is here. He sees Curtis and Portia are celebrating. Curtis says, they just closed on a house, and Marshall jumps up, saying, that is good news. He hugs Curtis, and says, well done. Epiphany says she’s going to offer Portia her congratulations, and tells Curtis to have a seat. Curtis says he didn’t mean to interrupt, but Epiphany says, it’s okay. She goes over to Portia, and Marshall says, Curtis didn’t interrupt. Epiphany will be back; he’s not worried about that. Curtis says, a little cocky, and Marshall says, it’s called swagger, son. Curtis says, fair enough, and Marshall says, actually, he doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing.

Epiphany tells Portia that Curtis told them about closing on the house. Congratulations. She must be excited. Portia thanks her, and says she is. She admits it’s a huge step, but it feels right, and sometimes you just have to go for it. Epiphany says she knows the feeling, and Portia asks if she’s saying she and Marshall are getting serious, but Epiphany says, no, no, no. They just enjoy spending time together. She doesn’t think either one of them is interested in anything serious.

Curtis says he’s not buying Marshall’s lack of confidence routine. Marshall is a musician. He’s quite sure Marshall has plenty of game. Marshall says he’s been a player, but he doesn’t want that for Epiphany. He likes her; he respects her. Maybe he just wants to romance her. Maybe that’s why he feels so much out of his depth. He admires what Curtis has with Portia, and wishes he could build a meaningful relationship like that too.

Maxie says, Sasha didn’t even tell them. She doesn’t know how she feels about that. Brook says she didn’t know Sasha and Brando were talking marriage. Sasha never even mentioned it. Lucy says she doesn’t know that they were, and Maxie asks why Gladys was so hellbent on stopping them. She thought Gladys and Sasha were on better terms. Gladys really stepped up when they lost little Liam. Lucy says she doesn’t think it was about Gladys not liking Sasha. It’s just that Gladys thought things were happening really fast. Maxie says, Sasha and Brando have been together for a year, and Brook says she can’t believe she’s saying this, but Gladys has a point. Sasha and Brando just lost their baby; they’re still reeling. Maxie says, right, but sometimes an intense emotional experience can really bring two people together. She trusts Brando and Sasha’s bond, and thinks their relationship will only deepen from here.

Elizabeth goes to Finn’s office, and he asks, how’s Jake? She says, somewhere between righteously indignant and mortified. She was able to convince him that she’s not angry that he wanted to communicate with his grandparents, but she’s furious with her mom and dad for encouraging him to keep secrets. What really bothers her is how upset Jake was because she thought he was behind these strange happenings. Not that she blames him. Finn tells her not to be so hard on herself, and she says she really appreciates all his help with the boys. Now there’s this thing going on with Cameron… They don’t have to talk about it right now. Finn says he wants to. Whatever they are, whatever they’ve become, he wants to be there for her. He thinks they’re stronger together. He knows he is, so he wants to be by her side whatever comes next. He needs her to know she’s not alone anymore. There’s probably times she’s going to be on her own, but it’s not the same… She says, kiss me, and he says, okay, and does.

Curtis tells Marshall, it’s like any other relationship. If he wants it to work, they have to be real with each other. Marshall asks if this is about Curtis or Epiphany, and Curtis says, both. He’s talking about Marshall and Epiphany. Let her see who he really is. Marshall says, no one wants to see that, and Curtis asks if he’s a werewolf or something. He’s serious. Instead of being who she wants him to be, show her who he really is. Marshall says he could have used that advice on one of his first dates with Curtis’s mother. He took her to a skating rink. Curtis says, mom loved to skate, and Marshall says, she did, and she was very good at it. Much better than him, but he couldn’t let her know about that. There he was, trying to be smooth, rapping to her, talking more smack than actual skating. Then her favorite song came on, and out to the rink they went. He tried to bust a move, and the next thing he knew, he was doing a James Brown split on the ice, and that split went right up the back of his pants; he busted wide open. They laugh, and Curtis says, he never knew. She never mentioned any of this. Marshall says he loved Curtis’s mother. He really did.

Britt says, what about clinical patient advocate? and Brad says he assumed that was a joke. Who would want him at a patient’s bedside? She asks if he even read the job description; it’s technical. It’s not warm and fuzzy. He’d explain lab test results. He’d guide the patient through essential versus non-essential tests and procedures. He says, wait a minute. It said that? She says, yeah, and he says, he could do that? For real? She says, he’s hired… pending Terry’s approval. He says, she’s the best, and hugs her. He says, what would he do without her? when Selena walks in, and says, interesting question.

Sonny asks, what’s this reporter’s name, and where does he find him? but Dante says, he doesn’t find anybody; he stands down. The reporter wants Sonny involved. That’s why he went after Michael in the first place. Sonny asks if Dante just wants him to sit back and do nothing when someone put a camera in his cabin, and released a video to embarrass Cameron and Josslyn? Dante better figure this out real quick, because he’s putting an end to it. Dante says, no he’s not. He’s not going to do anything. Dante’s got this. Spinelli’s already taken the video off all public sites, and searched Sonny’s cabin; there is no camera there. Sonny has to let this drop. Sonny asks, how’s Josslyn? but Dante says he hasn’t talked to Josslyn. Carly says she’s devastated, obviously. He can’t believe Michael didn’t tell Sonny. Sonny says, Michael told him that Josslyn’s not his family anymore, and Dante says, wow. So things have gotten worse, not better, between them? Sonny says he hasn’t seen Michael this angry since he went after custody of Avery. He says Sonny is choosing Nina over his family. Dante says, is he?

Elizabeth says she came in to tell Finn the exact same thing. She thinks they’re better together. He says, really? and she says, really. He says, here he thought it was his speech that changed the tide. He had more; really good stuff. She says she’d like to hear more, but he says he likes her approach better, and kisses her again.

Lucy says she thinks they should throw Brando and Sasha a Happy Wedding party as soon as they get back. Maxie says he’s all for it, but she agrees with Brook, who’s been saying all morning that they need to focus on their own party. The IPO is coming up fast, and it can’t be some cookie cutter launch party. It has to get people about Deception. She wants to make a splash. Brook votes for live music; they have a venue that can handle it. Lucy says, a string quartet is classy, but stuffy. She doesn’t want a wedding band that just plays horrible covers. Maxie says, what about an original song? and Lucy says, that would be great, but it’s awfully tight. She doesn’t think they have time to hire a composer to come up with an arrangement for them. Maxie says, what if they don’t have to do that? and Brook says she has some songs that might work. Lucy says, Brook is a songwriter? and Maxie says, she’s phenomenal. Lucy says, then who would they have to sing? She knows Brook can’t. They could get Amy, but she’s not going to have lip-syncing. Maxie says, Lucy… and Brook says she knows what she did. She was desperate after her injury, but she’s come to terms with not being able to sing anymore, because now she knows she doesn’t have to give up music altogether. She’s a songwriter.

Epiphany says she’s going to trust Portia with something she’s not ready to let out yet. She’s decided to take the MCAT. Portia says, with all her nursing experience? and Epiphany says she knows. It just doesn’t… Portia says she had no idea. Epiphany is going to be an amazing doctor. Epiphany says, she really thinks so? and Portia says, she knows so. In fact, she’d like to mentor Epiphany. She can help Epiphany study for the MCAT. Epiphany says, yes, please.

Curtis says, Marshall turned down a chance to play with Dexter Gordon to take mom to see Aunt Stella in California? Marshall says he knew how much Irene was missing her sister, and he wanted to make that happen. She said that’s what sealed the deal. She knew he really loved her, and he did. It’s been a long time since he felt anything close to that for anyone else. Curtis says, except now, with Epiphany? and Marshall says, not yet, but he feels potential. She’s strong, she’s kind, she’s resourceful. She’s straight forward, and fun. She doesn’t judge anyone. She just takes people the way they come. Curtis says, all the more reason why Marshall should be real with her. Curtis hears him. He feels the same way about Portia. He’s so excited to be taking this next step. Marshall says he’s excited for Curtis too. He’s excited to see Curtis so – he makes jazz hands – happy.

Brad says, Aunt Selena, you’re back. How did she find him? She says she was looking for Dr. Westbourne, and Britt asks what she can do for Selena. Selena says, since Brad insists on keeping her in his life, she decided to get to know Britt better. Britt says, she can start by noting Britt prefers to say, come in, before people come into her office. Selena says, noted. Is Britt free for lunch? Britt says she can’t today, and Selena says, perhaps Britt should consult her calendar, but Britt says she doesn’t have to; she knows her schedule. Brad nervously says, it might be hard to sync up. Selena is so busy, and Britt’s working all sorts of hours. He’s going to be busy soon too. Britt just offered him a job at GH. Selena says, that’s kind of Britt, but unnecessary. Her nephew’s working for her.

Sonny says, is Dante really asking him that? and Dante says he is. What the hell is going on? He knows Michael is upset with Sonny because he cheated on Carly with Nina, but is something else happening? Sonny says he’s just trying to talk some sense into Michael about Nina seeing Wiley. He thinks everybody would be a lot happier if Nina and Michael weren’t at each other’s throats. Nina wants to go to court for visitation rights; she’s Wiley’s grandmother. That’s not going to change. He’s just trying to make sure this all goes away, so he can have his family back. Dante says, Sonny of all people should know it’s not going be that easy. Sonny asks what that’s supposed to mean, and Dante says, Sonny’s not exactly known for his ability to forgive. Where does he think Michael got it from? Sonny says he doesn’t like being at odds with Michael, and Dante says he doesn’t think Michael likes being at odds with Sonny either. He loves Sonny, but he’s angry. Dante is sure Michael would love to forgive Sonny, but it’s going to take time. It’s not going to happen overnight; Sonny has to put in the work. Sonny says he picked the wrong time to stop drinking, and I laugh, thinking of Airplane! Dante asks why Sonny stopped drinking. Is something going on? Sonny says, after Carly asked for a divorce, he started drinking more, and he was going down the wrong path. Nina wanted to help, and told him to stop drinking. Dante says, that’s good. Is Sonny saying there might be an actual future for him and Nina?

Elizabeth says she’s glad that’s settled, and Finn says, him too. The boys will be okay with them, with him. She says, how could they not be? They’ll see what a good man he is, and how happy he makes her. He says, that’s the plan. Whatever happens from here, they face it together.

Lucy taps on Brook’s notebook, and says, this one is perfect. Maxie says she loves it too, but Brook says, it’s a duet. Who would sing the male part? Chase comes to the door, and asks if he could have a moment of their time. Maxie says, look who it is. Detective Chase.

Brad says, he’s working for Selena? He thinks there’s a misunderstanding. He’s working at GH. Selena says, he should have checked with her first, and Britt asks why he would do that. Selena says she thought she and Brad had an understanding. She provides him with a job, along with his rent free apartment. He says he’d be happy to pay rent, and Selena says, he doesn’t have to. Her assistant will contact Britt about a lunch date. She leaves, and Britt asks if she should be worried Selena is going to poison her. He says, no… probably not. Just don’t let Selena take her to a second location.

Sonny says, right now he’s not planning anything with Nina, and Dante asks, then why is he pushing so hard for Nina to see Wiley? He wants his family back together. Is he including Nina in that family? Sonny says, Nina is Wiley’s grandmother, and Dante says, maybe Sonny realizes he can’t be with Nina if she can’t see Wiley. Sonny says, it’s not a choice between Nina and his family, no matter what Michael thinks. Dante says he sympathizes with Sonny, but maybe Sonny has to accept that right now, the way things stand, he can’t have both Nina and Michael in his life.

Portia dangles her set of keys, and tells Curtis, she can’t wait to start decorating. He says they’ll do a walk through later. He’s really glad things are coming together. She asks if that includes his relationship with Marshall. It looked like they were having a good talk. He says, Marshall finally opened up. He really thinks he’s getting to know his father. His phone rings, and he says, hey Drew… Okay… really… tell him when… all right. Portia says, what? and Curtis says, Drew just found some inconsistences in Marshall’s past.

Tomorrow, Drew asks if Curtis is sure he wants to know; Laura tells Nikolas, they need to close ranks; and Carly asks how Elizabeth can be so sure.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Jennifer wanted to meet with Marge. She didn’t want to fight; she’d been stressed and sad. She wanted Marge to acknowledge what she’d done, and own her part. Marge told Joe #3 that she wanted to work it out. She didn’t want to hurt Jennifer, but wanted Jennifer to take responsibility for her part. They met at a coffee shop/bakery, but of course neither one of them got any pastry, just coffee. Jennifer said, Marge had exposed her secrets. All she’d wanted to do was protect her children. She’d never faced it because it was easier to avoid it. Marge had hurt her, and she was devastated. She started crying, and Marge said she felt bad. She didn’t want to kick Jennifer when she was down. Jennifer said that’s how it felt, but Marge said she didn’t want to hurt Jennifer. She couldn’t imagine going through something like that by herself. Jennifer said she didn’t tell anyone. It was buried and they never spoke about it. Marge said she thought Jennifer would blow it off, but Jennifer said it was new for her. She hadn’t dealt with it before, and Bill was embarrassed and uncomfortable. Marge said she felt bad, but Jennifer had been sitting on it for ten years. Maybe she should talk to someone. Jennifer said, what if they went to therapy, and came to the conclusion they don’t want to be together? She was afraid of that, but Marge said they’d stayed together this long; they’d work through it. Jennifer said she wondered why he’d cheated in the first place, She was always trying for him, but he wasn’t stepping up to the plate. When she was fighting with everyone, he walked away. That bothered her more than the infidelity. The first year they were married was the toughest. They were getting to know each other. He would criticize her, and she thought she needed to do better. He needed to fight for her, say he was lucky she didn’t walk out, and that he loves her. She was angry. Marge said she understood, but Bill was still a great father and person. He was human and f***ed up. In Marge’s interview, she said, infidelity was not what breaks up a marriage. She didn’t leave Jan for Joe #3. Her marriage was already broken. She told Jennifer that Bill had to fight for the marriage too, and in her interview, she said she felt bad. Jennifer was heartbroken and she felt responsible to help her feel better. Marge said Jennifer didn’t deserve what happened, and it wasn’t her intention to hurt her, but Jennifer said Marge brought it out, but Marge didn’t do this. Jennifer was taking responsibility for her part, and realized she’d hit below the belt. We flashed back to Jennifer insulting Marge several times, and Jennifer admitted she was shady. She promised to be more conscious of her comebacks, and not do anything that really hurt someone. She didn’t want to fight, but wanted to try and make peace. Melissa appreciated her effort, but Jackie was mad at her for a rumor she didn’t start. Jackie needed to be mad at Teresa. How did she know Teresa wasn’t the one who had been digging around?

In Marge’s interview, she says, Teresa was fine with Jennifer digging around, but acted like an a-hole when questioned about her boyfriend. Marge told Jennifer that Teresa was in a love bubble, and Jennifer said Teresa was so happy. Marge asked, what about the abuse allegations? Tiki had questioned Luis about it after Bill went home. Jennifer said if she’d seen any red flags, she would have said something. Like if he lost his temper with Teresa. Marge said, what about when he told Teresa that if she didn’t stop talking, he’d leave? We flashed back to that, and Marge said she wanted everything to be good for everyone. Before they parted company, Jennifer started to cry again, and Marge said she didn’t want Jennifer to cry; she felt sick about it. The hugged it out, and Marge promised to help Jennifer through it.

Dolores and Frank went to a boutique, so Dolores could get her mother something comfortable while she was in the hospital. Frank asked how her mom was, and Dolores said she had to stay another week, but that was normal. In Dolores’s interview, she said her mom did well in surgery, but now came the bigger change to her lifestyle with diet and exercise. The first thing she’d eaten after surgery was carrot cake. She told Frank that David had been with her mom every day; he was a good man. Frank said he’d stopped by David’s office, and Dolores asked if David talked about her. Frank said, all the time, and in his interview, Frank said that David said Dolores was beautiful and fun. He liked hanging out with her, since it was like hanging out with one of the guys. He told Dolores that David ignoring her was a defense mechanism, but Dolores said she didn’t have closure. Frank said, now she had to find a boyfriend someplace else, but she said she didn’t want a boyfriend right now. He said he didn’t want her sleeping around, and she said, since when had she done that? In Frank’s interview, he said Dolores was a serial monogamist, but she needed to take her time, and not rush into the next relationship. He told her, to find the right guy, she had to think like him. She said he’d had five midlife crises, but he said he got over them quick. She said, yeah, by banging hookers.

Traci had set up a team building activity, that Tiki had used to help people work together. Jackie told Evan that it was at Treescape Adventure Park. Evan said they’d have to climb up high on ropes, close your eyes, and trust people. Jackie said she was not trusting these bitches. Teresa told Gia that they had to climb trees or something, and it didn’t sound safe. Jackie told Evan about going to the clinic, and how she’d gotten bloodwork done, and two EKGs. The clinic had recommended in-patient treatment, and Evan asked, for how long? She said she didn’t know, but she knew what she needed. In-patient treatment wasn’t necessary. In Evan’s interview, he said it sounded like she was denying reality, and Jackie said their next recommendation was three hours, three nights a week, but that wasn’t doable either. In his interview, Evan said if Jackie didn’t trust what they were telling her, and half-assed it, she wouldn’t be fully cured. Jackie said, it was nine hours a week, and Evan said she should do what they were telling her, but she said she could do therapy on her own schedule. She had four kids, and couldn’t take all that time. Evan said he thought in the long term it was worth it, and a good trade-off. Melissa and Joe #2 had salad on the patio, and Melissa said Antonia was stressing her out. She didn’t want to cheer anymore. We flashed back to Antonia telling Melissa, despite what the doctor said, she couldn’t do it. Joe said she’d told him the same thing, and Melissa said Antonia was in a rut. They needed to push her so she’d get out of her own way. In Melissa’s interview, she said, when her father passed away, she was depressed, but her mother was just as depressed. Melissa got three different jobs, and signed up for college. She had to be a self-motivator, and wanted to pull Antonia out of it. She told Joe about the team building exercise, and said it was the first time the women were getting together since the fight. She’d been pissed, but Dolores said Jennifer was going through a lot, and it was screwing with her judgement. Joe said he called it karma.

Jennifer told Bill that she’d talked to an agency, and they had a potential candidate for a live-in housekeeper. She said she’d had coffee with Marge, and it felt like Marge was remorseful. For the first time, they listened to each other. Bill asked if Jennifer felt like they’d made headway, and she said nothing was going to be mended overnight, but she didn’t want to fight. It was something she’d kept secret, and never really dealt with; she’d kept it moving. At the time, it was the best way she could cope. Now she was dealing with it, and found herself breaking down. She was disappointed that Bill hadn’t defended her, but he redeemed himself on boys night when he stuck up for her. He asked if she doubted he was there for her, and she said, sometimes he sat there, so passive. If it came around again, he should say he loves his wife, and he’s lucky she stayed with him. Bill said he didn’t want to hang with the other guys anymore, and in Jennifer’s interview, she said, Bill does what he wants, and it’s like she’s here to appease him. She gave him a pass, now she has to deal with it, because even though it was something he did, he doesn’t want to deal with it. It wasn’t fair. It’s moments like that when I’m on Jennifer’s side, but then I think of how vicious she’s been, and I’m like, um…

Marge visited Jackie, and they sat by the pool and had (low-cal) snacks. Jackie told Marge about the clinic calling, and telling her the next steps the recommended, but she couldn’t commit to in-patient care. In Marge’s interview, she said she was concerned, but didn’t want to push too hard. It hadn’t gone well in the past. Jackie said she knew what she needed, and they could up an out-patient therapist. She had to do it at her own pace or she’d drop it. She told Marge that she’d texted Dolores, but hadn’t heard back. She felt awful about what was going on with Dolores’s mom. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Teresa went to Dolores’s place. Dolores said her mom was in the ICU, since she’d retained a lot of fluid. Teresa said she preferred them being in the ICU, because they were watched constantly. Dolores said everyone was fighting over who was taking care of her mom after she got out. Her sister wanted her, but David also wanted her. In Dolores’s interview, she said, it was a nice gesture, and there were no better hands her mother could be in, but her mom wanted to stay with family or in her own house. She told the women that she saw her mother in the hospital, and it was rough afterward. David came over to her, just looked at her, and then went to the rest of her family to fill them in. She thought about getting something to calm her nerves, but wanted to feel what she was going through. It would get better. Marge told Jackie that she’d thought Jennifer was just going to brush it off, but Jennifer told her that she’d never dealt with it. She seemed wounded, sad, and apologetic. It was a secret she’d buried, and didn’t know if they could work it out. Jennifer told Dolores and Teresa that she was disappointed when Bill didn’t defend her, but he had at boys night; he’d walked out when Evan said she was a terrible person. Diplomatic Dolores said, to be fair, Jennifer had been digging for dirt. Marge told Jackie that Jennifer needed friends, and she wanted to help. In Jackie’s interview, she said she wanted to give Jennifer the benefit of the doubt, but Evan was upset by her digging, and she should apologize. Marge said Jackie had inferred that Teresa told her to do the digging, yet Teresa told Marge to be careful asking questions about Luis. Jennifer told Teresa that Tiki had been asking Luis questions, and Teresa asked if he was offended. Jennifer said, no, and Teresa wondered why Tiki was asking questions. He should just be happy for her. Jennifer said she told Marge that if she thought Teresa was in any danger, she’d say something, and Teresa said, she’d better stop asking questions. Luis doesn’t have to prove himself to no one [sic]. He was her boyfriend, and she was going to stick up for him.

At Traci’s Treescape event, instructor Jon went through the drill with her. He said, one person was up there – there were bridges made out of single logs connected vertically, from tree to tree – and one person was on the ground. That person would tell the other where to go and what to do. He gave Traci a pair of the goggles the person on the bridges would wear, and she said she couldn’t see sh*t. The others began arriving, and Traci said it was about team building and participation. Marge said she was not wilderness athletic. Should she be afraid? Traci said they’d find out. Marge told Traci and Melissa about meeting with Jennifer, and that Jennifer didn’t know if her marriage was going to last. She does all the talking, and he says nothing. In Melissa’s interview, she said she didn’t care to be friends with Jennifer, but this was serious, and she felt bad. Jennifer needed their support. Melissa said things didn’t go away if you didn’t deal with them. Marge wondered how Jackie could forgive Teresa about digging for dirt on Evan, since she’s the one who told Jennifer to do it. In Jackie’s interview, she said it was clear now that Teresa’s hand was up the puppet’s ass. And if Dolores was really Jennifer’s friend, why hadn’t she defended Jennifer? Jackie said Teresa had no problem talking about Evan, but she didn’t want them talking about Luis. Dolores told them that Teresa was coming in hot today. She was coming for Traci because Tiki had been asking questions about Luis. In Traci’s interview, she said she wasn’t her husband’s keeper, and what was wrong with asking questions if there was nothing to hide? Melissa asked to speak to Jennifer privately, and said she felt horrible about what Jennifer was going through. She didn’t wish it on anyone; it wasn’t her style. She’d only been reacting to what Jennifer had said about her family. Jennifer said she was sorry. She shouldn’t have done that, and didn’t want to fight. Melissa said she was sorry too, and if Jennifer needed to talk, she was there. Marge told Dolores that Jennifer hadn’t dealt with Bill’s affair emotionally, and Dolores said, sometimes people didn’t say anything because they didn’t want the person they were with to be resented. Teresa arrived last, bearing gift bags with her workout line in them. She said she was not in a good mood, and this was not going to be good. When the premise was explained to her, she said she could talk some people off the ledge.

Melissa said, Teresa was already threatening to throw people down, and Teresa said she wasn’t a woods person. Marge suggested bug spray, since Teresa’s lip gloss might attract them, and Teresa got offended. Job went through a safety briefing, and Teresa couldn’t stop bitching. Traci had already paired them up; Dolores with Jackie, Jennifer with Marge, and Melissa with Teresa, who would also guide Traci. Teresa suggested she guide Traci off the ledge, and in her interview, Melissa said, Teresa was like a walking misery, who wanted to come in and rain on their parade. In Teresa’s interview, she said, it was the dumbest thing ever. It wasn’t safe to be blindfolded.

Dolores said she wanted to be daring, and in Jackie’s interview, she said she and Dolores had a love/hate relationship, but hoped they could move past all of this. She didn’t want to hold a grudge or guide Dolores off a treetop like some people… Traci said Teresa had a one-track mind. She told Marge that she didn’t understand the no questions rule, and Marge said it was on Teresa’s terms. With Teresa, it wasn’t a friendship, but a dictatorship. Teresa had obviously made Jennifer call around, and should have come to Jennifer’s defense. In Jennifer’s interview, she said, maybe Teresa didn’t go to bat for her, but she enjoyed Teresa’s company. They shared old school values, and being with Teresa brought a certain comfort. Jackie guided Dolores successfully, and I have to add, Jon also walked behind the person on the bridge, so there was little chance of a tragedy. Teresa refused to guide Traci, and Jackie told Dolores that Teresa had a loud bark, but Marge was the one whose good side she wanted to be on. Teresa asked what they were talking about, and Jackie said Jennifer and Marge had made up. Teresa said the problem was, no one knew about Bill’s affair, but Jackie said, everyone knew. Teresa said Marge let the cat out of the bag, and Jackie said no one could put it back in. In Jackie’s interview, she said, after what Teresa did to her husband, she could smell the hypocrisy. Marge said, she’d owned her part, and was better for it. Teresa said Marge looked like sh*t, and Marge said, no, you, prompting Teresa to stomp over to her.

To be continued…

🛥 I have only one thing to say about Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, and it’s nothing I haven’t said before. All the wrong people have all the money.

🛸 Happy. Birthday. Captain…

He’s literally gone where most men haven’t gone before.

https://comicbook.com/startrek/news/william-shatner-star-trek-age-2022-birthday-march-22/

🌿 Bobbin’ Like a Robin…

Meet me tomorrow for soap and what’s going on in the OC. Until then, stay safe, stay with your feet on the ground, and stay showing people who you really are, instead of who they want you to be.

Mar19

March 18, 2022 – Alexis Answers the Question, Goodbyes, Staying, RSVNot, Eboni’s Why, It’s a No, Booted, Injured, It’s Him, Reactions, Where They Are, Merging, Choices, One Worthy Quote & Dance

Posted on March 19, 2022 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

On the phone in her office, Alexis says everything looks in order, so it should be good for an early morning release. Shawn comes to the door, and says, got time? She says, for him, always, and he says, good, because they have a lot to talk about. She asks, what is it? and he says, her friend Harmony, and the company she keeps.

Phyllis sees Nina at Charlie’s, and gives her a hug. She says she wishes Nina would have given her a heads up; she would have cancelled her plans. Nina says, Phyllis is a busy lady, and asks what kind of plans she has. Phyllis says she’s going to meet up with a friend of Lenny’s, and Nina asks if they live in Port Charles. Phyllis says, just passing through. Raincheck? Nina says, definitely. The truth is, she has a meeting herself, and no, not with Sonny. Phyllis says, see her soon, and leaves. Harmony walks in, and says, she hopes she didn’t keep Nina waiting.

Michael sneaks up behind Willow at the hospital, and she asks what he’s doing here. Did she forget date night? He says, she’s fine, and asks if she’s finished with her rotation. She says, yes. Can’t he tell by the circles under her eyes? If being a nurse is as exhausting as becoming one, she’s going to have to up her concealer game. He says, A, her eyes are perfect, and B, all she needs is a week in Paris and, viola. She says, he learned a new French word, and he says, oui, oui. She says she’s cleared the trip with her supervisor, and he suggests they get her home and start packing.

Jordan tells reporter Smalt (I didn’t realize it was the UFO guy from The Invader), if he wants an interview, contact her office. He says she must be aware there’s a video out there of Josslyn Jax and Cameron Webber doing the dirty. (Is everyone twelve?) She says, out there as in… He says, going viral, and he heard from unnamed sources that PCU has launched its own investigation. What does she think? With the Corinthos family involved, are they looking at a prank, or something more criminal?

Esme sees Spencer bear hugging the book, and asks if that’s the gift he gave Trina. He says, it was. Apparently, Trina doesn’t want anything from him. She says, not even friendship? Does that mean Trina’s out of his life? He says, if she is, will Esme be happy? She finally got what she wanted. She asks how he can say that. If he’s hurt, she’s hurting for him, but given the pain Trina’s inflicted on his two closest friends, maybe it’s better this way. He says, better for who? and Esme says, she finally did it, didn’t she? Trina has him believing she’s the one who made that awful video. He says, isn’t she?

At the Bistro, Sam says she can’t believe Carly just showed up like that, and Dante says, she didn’t just show up. She detonated their entire plan. Sam says, a plan that was actually working, and Dante agrees, but what can they do? She says she doesn’t know. What now? He says, now they figure out another way to find out what Victor is up to.

On the footbridge, Carly tells Drew, she’s so, so sorry that she completely and utterly ruined his plan. If she’d had any idea… He says, why? and she says, why is she sorry? He says, no. Most people who would have come up and figured out what was going on would have made an anonymous call to the cops, but she just stormed up to confront it head on. She says she thought he was about to pitch that guy over the bridge, and commit murder. That’s why she didn’t start filming right away; she didn’t want to capture that. Can he imagine trying to explain to a jury that he was conditioned, it wasn’t his fault? He says, the tarot card made me do it isn’t a good defense? He doesn’t get it. She says she couldn’t stand the thought of sitting in the gallery watching that, and he says, she’d be at his trial? She says, of course (🍷) she would.

Willow says, Michael wants to leave for Paris now? and he says, as soon as humanly possible. She says, there’s so much to do; so much to plan. He says, all she needs is her passport, and thanks to her mom, she has one of those, right? They’ll just throw some necessities in a suitcase, and as for the rest, the Parisian shops are calling their names. She says, that sounds… He says, incredible? and she says, yes, but what about Wiley? He says, who’s Wiley? Monica offered to watch him; she insisted actually. She says, that was before she had her hands full planning Jason’s memorial, and he says, he’d ask his mom, but her life’s kind of crazy right now. She says, there’s always her mom. She’d jump at the chance. And let’s face it, so would Nina.

Nina says she figured it was about time she and Harmony met. They do have someone in common. Harmony says, they do? and Nina says, their grandson. Who else does Harmony think she meant?

Jordan says, if and when the PCPD has something to say about this matter, Smalt can read the press release. TJ comes along and asks if everything is cool, and Jordan says, occupational hazard. Smalt says, if someone has targeted Sonny Corinthos’s stepdaughter, he’s damn well going to find out who, with or without Jordan’s cooperation.

Esme says she can’t believe Spencer is buying into Trina’s pathetic attempt to deflect suspicion. This is ridiculous. When she left a little while ago, everything was fine. Trina pays him one visit, and he throws this baseless accusation… He says, Cameron doesn’t think it’s baseless, and she says, who cares what Cameron thinks? He says, he does. Cameron told him to trust his gut. She says, and not trust her? Open his eyes. Cam’s always had it out for her. He says, not always. In fact, Cameron was on her side until she… She says, until she somehow taped him and his girlfriend having sex when she was miles away with Spencer? Does he hear himself? He says, she managed to torch Ava’s car without being there, and she says, she did that for him. He asks if she did this for him too, and she says, they succeeded. His friends set out to turn him against her, and they finally did. He says, they didn’t do anything. They didn’t have to. Not if she did it all for them.

Dante says, so Drew was part of this Operation Demeter at some point, and Sam says, and their chances of uncovering it are basically zero. He says, right, because Drew was a SEAL, and it was probably some black op. She says, Spinelli could get near it. Dante knows he has his ways, but she knows. She’s not allowed to ask him for help anymore. He tells her that she’s a real piece of work, and she says she knows that, but she also knows she’s right. She thinks it’s a mistake not to utilize Spinelli just because Dante’s ego can’t take it. He makes a pained expression, and says, can’t take it? and she says, yeah. He says she’s right, and she says, excuse me? He tells her that he said she’s right, and she smiles.

Carly asks if Drew thinks she would let him go to trial for a murder he committed against his will with no one in his corner. No way. The next call she would make would be to Diane, which by the way, if he wakes up one day and finds he’s committed a crime he doesn’t remember… He says, call Diane? but she says, call her; she’ll call Diane. He’s a nice guy and all… He says, but he’s not on the list? and she says, if it makes him feel better, it’s a very short list. There were only three people in the world who could call Diane, and no matter what she was doing or where she was, she would pick up the phone. Now there are only two. He says, her and Sonny, and she says, yeah. He says he still can’t believe her first impulse wasn’t to run, but instead, she just jumps right in to the mix. She says, it’s pretty on brand for her, and he says, none of the other stuff even crossed her mind? She says, like what? and he says, like her kids, her work, her life; all the stuff she told him not to jeopardize. For all she knew, he could have thrown her over the side next. She says, oh. She didn’t really think about that, but if she had… No. She doesn’t believe he would have thrown her over the bridge, conditioned or not. He says he’d really like to believe that, but that’s what’s so disorienting. When it is the right tarot card, there is no choice, there’s no conscious decision to do or don’t. He just wakes up and it’s done; he doesn’t remember anything. She says, that’s so scary, and he says, it’s terrifying.

Shawn tells Alexis, it’s been a while since he’s seen the guy, but when you’re as notorious as Bucky was, you’re not easily forgotten… and this isn’t news to her, is it? She says, no. Harmony told her about the forger. He says, so Harmony made her an accessory after the fact, and she says she advised Harmony not to do it, but at the end of the day, Harmony did what she was going to do, and she did it for her daughter. Is there anything he wouldn’t do for TJ? He says, now she’s just playing dirty, and she says, is there? He tells her to ask herself this. Is she sure Harmony was thinking about Willow, or was she just thinking about herself?

Harmony says, she and Nina are virtual strangers. She’s learned the hard way to guard against people who want to involve her in their own personal problems. Nina says, fair enough, and she doesn’t blame Harmony for being cautious, but in this particular case, Nina’s problem could also be Harmony’s problem. Harmony says, Nina wants something, and Nina says she only wants what Harmony wants she would imagine; to spend time with her precious grandchild? Or do Michael and Willow make her feel welcome when she’s around Wiley? Harmony says she gets to see him from time to time, when it’s convenient for them. Nina says, what if she told Harmony that she could change that? What if she never had to beg or grovel to see Wiley? What if they got Wiley’s parents to put him first, and give them what’s rightfully theirs?

Michael says, he and Willow agreed Nina gets nowhere near their son. Has that changed? Willow says, no. Nina forfeited her right to be in Wiley’s life as far as they’re concerned. The courts may have a different opinion. He says, Nina has the right to file a petition. Let her take her best shot, because they know they’re doing what’s best for Wiley. She says, and they agree that’s being surrounded by people who love him with no ulterior motive. He says, of course (🍷), and she says, could that list maybe include her mom? She knows her mom’s had her issues – no one knows that better than her – but she’s trying so hard to make up for her mistakes, which is more than they can say for Nina, right?

Jordan tells Smalt, careful now. It sounds like he’s more interested in selling a story than protecting two innocent kids. Smalt tells her, who says they’re innocent? and TJ asks, what’s going on? Jordan says, that’s what she’s trying to figure out. If what Mr. Smalt here says is true… Smalt says, gospel. His sources always check out. Jordan says she’s sure, and he says, if she refuses to give him the answers he needs, he’ll just find them somewhere else, and walks off.

Michael says, despite Willow’s mom’s sincere remorse, it’s hard for him to leave what she did to Willow in the past. Smalt sees Michael, and says, paydirt.

Spencer tells Esme to look him in the eye, and tell him that she had nothing to do with that video. She says, would it even matter? After all this time together, after everything they’ve been through, she can’t believe their history isn’t enough. He says he wants to trust her, and she urges him to sit with her. She asks if he remembers the first time they met in boarding school, and he says, of course (🍷) he does. She says, where were his friends then? He didn’t have any. The poor little rich kid was all alone until she came along. Then when he returned to Port Charles, and threw that big welcome home party, who wrote up the guest list? Who made sure every single person on it would fly in? Does he think they came all this way because they liked him? Please. They used him because his last name is Cassadine. All of them, except for her, because she saw the real him; his heart, his mind, his potential. True, he was just a boy, but she fell for him, knowing one day he’d be a man. Maybe she was wrong. Maybe she was fooling herself this entire time.

Carly says, let’s be practical about this. He knows what tarot cards work on him, right? and he says, The Chariot puts him under; The Tower brings him out. She says, and he knows what words need to be used? and he says, you’re active, and stand down. She says, besides the two of them, who knows the whole sequence at this point? and he says he thinks a lot of people know it involves tarot cards, but only Jason and Britt knew the actual sequence. She says she’s had her mixed feelings about Britt in the past, but Britt would never use it against him, and she almost certainly wouldn’t. He says, almost certainly? and she says, now that she thinks about it, she should invest in a tarot deck just in case. You never know when it could come in handy. Like when Nina’s really driving her crazy… He says, oh my God, and she says she doesn’t want to wipe Nina off the map or anything, but maybe there’s a fire at the Crimson printing facility. No one’s hurt or anything like that, but the magazine fails, and Nina has to leave town… She doesn’t want him to make the mistake that she’s above that, because she’s not. He says, she is. She might despise Nina, but not for one second does he think she would take away his free will just to mess with her. She says, no, she woudn’t.

Dante tells Sam, he was wrong. They should have called Spinelli instead of letting his… She says, ego, and he cringes, and says, ego get in the way, and maybe they wouldn’t be in this position. She says, as much as she likes to be right, he’s wrong. He says, that’s what he was telling her, but she says she’s talking about being in this position. It has nothing to do with him or who put the microphone on Drew, and everything to do with Carly. The plan went sideways, but it wasn’t his fault. He’s actually doing a really great job. He asks her to say it again, she does, and they kiss.

Carly says, when Drew talked about taking away his free will, it made her think. He asks, what about? and she says, the worst mistakes she’s made in her entire life was when she went along with someone else’s choice, not her own. She loved Jason for a million reasons, but one that stands out to her is, Jason never did anything he didn’t choose to do. He did a ton of things he didn’t want to do, but Jason was the ultimate proponent of free will. She guesses that makes it easier sometimes when she’s so angry she wants to scream at the universe. No one made Jason go to that island. He chose it, just like he chose everything else. He says, that’s why she and Jason were so close. They were the same that way. In the end, she just does what she wants, and everyone else be damned. Jason apparently didn’t have a problem with it. She laughs, and says, sometimes he did… a lot of times. That’s why, as much as it hurt, she had to end things with Sonny. It got to the point where she was making herself small every day. She was lying every day; not just to the kids, but to him, the world, herself. She was swallowing so much resentment and anger, she was choking on it. He says, she made a choice, and she broke free, and she says, it’s going to take a while before she feels okay. She misses Avery so much it hurts, but she didn’t have a choice. Not one she could live with.

Esme says, this is what she gets for staying by Spencer’s side, when everyone, including his own father, was against him. She won’t be making that mistake again. She gets up, and he follows, saying, she knows what she means to him. He hasn’t forgotten all that she’s done for him. She says, it seems like it. It seems like he’s willing to believe everyone except her. He says he just wants to understand what happened. Someone made that video and sent it out to the entire school. Esme blames Trina – Esme squeals, because she did it – and everyone else blames Esme. They’re getting so loud, I’m surprised a guard hasn’t run in, and shouldn’t there be a guard in the room??? He says, so either everyone’s wrong and she’s right… who is he supposed to believe? She says, he’s supposed to believe her. Because that’s what love is, putting one person before everyone else. Either he can do that or he can’t.

Michael says, they do need to figure out Willow’s mom’s place in Wiley’s life, but can they do it on their way to the airport, on the plane, or at one of the amazing cafes they’re going to be eating at? He wants her to himself in the City of Lights. She says, they still have to figure out who’s going to watch Wiley, and he says he’ll call his grandmother, give her first choice… in the car. Willow says, let’s get out of here, and they walk to the elevator. Smalt appears, and says, Mr. Corinthos? Michael asks if he knows Smalt, and Smalt introduces himself, saying, Michael must have seen his work in The Invader. Does he have any comment on the video? Michael says they’re in a hurry; Smalt can contact his office. Smalt says, so Michael has no comment on his family’s latest brush with scandal? and Michael says, his family is well-versed in so-called scandals. The elevator doors open, and Michael and Willow get in. Smalt leans on the door, keeping it open, and says, even when it comes to Michael’s sister Josslyn? Michael says, what about Josslyn?

Alexis tells Shawn, sorry. He doesn’t want her to miss a deadline, does he? He says, always a master of deflection, and she says, the website called her. He says, even if they hadn’t, she’d find some other way of explaining why she’s covering for her friend. She says, they both know, this is not about Harmony. The last time they spoke, he said he was flying out to the west coast for some amazing job opportunity. He says, good memory, and she thanks him. He says, then she’d also remember him asking if he had a reason to come back in the next few weeks, and move the offices here. She says, the reason being her, and he says she’s been avoiding him ever since. She says, she hasn’t been avoiding him… Okay, maybe she’s been avoiding him. You want to talk about us. If there even is an us. He says, is there?

Spencer says he’s always put Esme first; ahead of his family, ahead of his friends, ahead of everyone. She says, then why are they fighting? She knows he likes Trina, and wants to believe she’s innocent, but maybe Trina did him a favor. He asks what she means, and she says, Trina returned that gift he got her. She picks up the book, and says, he can make a clean break and move on. She looks inside, and says, he wrote an inscription. We can tell she’s just seething, and he says, it’s nothing. She looks at it, and says, it’s not nothing. To Trina and our shared passion; Spencer. Isn’t that sweet? If she hadn’t come back when she did, would Spencer have kissed Trina to demonstrate all that shared passion?

Drew says, Carly makes a really good point. There is an upside to him coming back, having missed out on a couple years of his life. She says, there is? and he says, he has a completely clear slate. He’s free to set his own priorities, to trust his own instincts. To fill up his life in a way that feels best to him. Of course (🍷) he has obligations; Scout being number one. But it’s not like he’s in a situation where he made a promise he can’t keep, or he’s trapped emotionally and physically. She says, he’s free, and he says he’s grateful for that. He’s grateful to be home, but he’s been focused more on loss instead of freedom. She says she thinks he needs to shift his focus, and he says he thinks she’s right. Just let go of… whatever. The time he’s lost, the dreams he had; just put it down. It will free up so much space to move forward. Carly says, amen to that.

Nina tells Harmony, legally, grandparents are guaranteed access to their grandchildren, in the state of New York at least. Harmony says, even if she wanted to fight for those rights, she wouldn’t be able to afford a lawyer, but Nina says, she wouldn’t have to; Nina already has legal representation. But that’s not her point. They could come out swinging, and probably succeed, but a long contentious legal battle is not in Wiley’s best interest, or theirs. Harmony agrees, and asks, what’s the alternative to going to court? Nina says, separately, they’re in a weak position, but together they can represent a united front. Nina has Michael’s father in her corner, and Harmony has the woman Michael loves in hers. So she could put in a good word for Harmony, and Harmony can do the same for Nina on her end. It could work.

Michael comes back out of the elevator, and asks Smalt, what happened to Josslyn? Has she been admitted to GH? Smalt says, nothing like that, and Michael says, then start talking; his patience is running thin. Willow suggests they go home and figure it out there, but Michael says he’s not going anywhere until he finds out what’s going on. Smalt says, Michael really doesn’t know. Wow. He’d thought it spread like wildfire. Michael says, start talking, and Smalt says, there’s a video going around, and apparently his sister was caught in the act with her boyfriend. And by caught in the act, he means having sex. Michael says, Cameron and Josslyn? and Willow says, they have the general idea; let’s get out of here. Smalt says, and someone sent it to all the students at PCU. Michael asks, who was it? and Smalt says he was hoping Michael could tell him that. The video’s blown up on social media, but so far, no one has taken credit. It makes him wonder, was this their plan? Michael asks if Smalt is insinuating his sister purposely leaked the video, and Smalt says, maybe she wanted the whole world to rate her performance. She is quite the athlete. Michael punches Smalt in the face, and Smalt bounces off the wall and onto the floor. We see Jordan and TJ are standing there.

Alexis says, nothing has changed since Shawn decided to go to San Francisco, She loved when he was staying at the house, she loves working with him, He says, so does he, and she says, so he knows how much he means to her. He says he thinks so, and she says she doesn’t know if she would have survived Pentenville without him. She’s gainfully employed because of him. He says he’s not looking for gratitude, and she says she knows. He says he asked if she’s ready. If she wanted to give them another try, but he never got her answer. She takes his arm, and says, the answer is no. There are a hundred different reasons for that. They’re different people. She’s still mourning Neil, The timing is bad, but the most salient point is that they had their chance, and it didn’t work. To think they can go back, and there will be some magic redo is just… He deserves better than that. They both do

Spencer says Esme is taking what he wrote out of context. He was referring to the passion he and Trina share for art history, but to take it and twist it into something else to justify what she’s done… She says, she’s turning it into something else? That’s what he’s done every time he’s chosen to believe Trina over her, trust Trina over her. He’s had his little stolen moments with Trina when he could have been spending time with her, and by the way, what makes him think he knows Trina so well anyway? He laughs, and she says, don’t tell her they… He says, no, of course (🍷) not. You know why? Because Trina’s not like that. Esme says, and she is, and he tells her, did he say that? Esme says she’s capable of anything, right? Nothing’s too low, but Trina, innocent Trina, can do no wrong. He says she’s overreacting, but she says, no. She’s finally calling him out with the truth. He wants boring and basic? She shoves the book at him, and says, he can have that.

Carly asks if Drew has talked to Monica, but he says, they’ve been ships passing; why? She says, Monica has decided to have Jason legally declared dead, and he says, it makes sense from a legal standpoint. She doesn’t think Monica is going to have a memorial, does she? Jason would absolutely hate that. She says, he would totally hate it. A bunch of people saying nice things about him? But he’d tolerate it because it’s Monica, and he’d want to make her happy. Drew says, she’s right, and she says he has to do her a favor. He says, name it, and she says, they have to make a pact. If there is a memorial, and they’re forced to sit there and listen to people talk about Jason, people who never really knew him, he has to catch her eye. If she’s about to stand up and say something and they’re sitting next to each other, he has to kick her. He says, what if they’re not? and she says, he’ll have to give her a signal of some kind; pull his ear, blink a couple of times, whatever. He just has to stop her. He says, how about this? and breaths in deeply, holding up ten fingers. She says, take a breath and count to ten, and he says, is that good? She says, perfect. He says, four days, and she says, four days what? He says, the amount time he was on Cassadine Island, and got to know Jason as his brother. It came down to four days. Now he’s left grieving all the things they’ll never get a chance to do. She says she’s so sorry, but he says, what is he even talking about? That’s nothing compared to what she’s going through. She says she has this big gaping hole in her life that will never be filled, but she has Jason in her heart. The way he was; the way she knew him. She has to realize, everyone has their own version of Jason, and she has to let them have it. He says, she will. It doesn’t matter what anyone’s version is, she knew who Jason was… for real. She says, what a gift.

Harmony says she’d love to be a part of Wiley’s life, and not just on birthdays and holidays. Nina says, Harmony just wants to be involved, and Harmony says, doesn’t Nina? Nina says, more than anything. Harmony is lucky for what she has with Willow. She never got that with her own daughter. Nina never even knew who she was until it was too late. Harmony says, that must have been crushing, and Nina says, it’s the kind of loss you don’t get over, but learn to live with. Harmony wishes there was something she could do, and Nina says, there is. Not that Harmony owes her anything. Just to be close to her daughter’s child would mean the world to her, and she truly believes it will make a difference to Wiley.

Michael tells Smalt, say another word about his sister; he dares him. Willow pushes him away from where Smalt is still on the floor, being tended to by TJ. Jordan says, that was a stupid thing to do, and Smalt wails, that was assault. TJ says, let him take a look, and Smalt says, this guy went all Corinthos on him and broke his face. Michael says, Smalt is lucky it wasn’t worse, and Jordan suggests he stop talking. Willow asks Michael, can they go home now? but Jordan says, Michael isn’t going anywhere. He’s under arrest.

Dante says he thinks what Sam is saying is, he’s got skills, and she asks if he has skills she’s not aware of. Are they current skills? He says, fairly current, and she tells him, if he says so. He says he does, and she says, care to share? He says, not here, and she says, they could see what’s happening at her place. He says, here’s a preview, and they kiss.

Drew asks if he can give Carly a ride back to the MetroCourt, but she says she’s not staying at the MetroCourt. The divorce papers were signed; she got the house. He asks how she feels about hat, and she says, conflicted. Of course (🍷), what else is new? The house is great; it’s a fortress. She doesn’t know if she should keep the guards, although she knows Sonny would be fine with it. She just doesn’t know if it makes them more of a target. She thinks she’ll have Spinelli set up a new state-of-the-art security system, and Drew says he could give her a full assessment if she wants. She says, really? and he says, ex-Navy SEAL over here. She says, that would be great, and he says, back to that ride, but she says she has her car; she’s all set. She’ll see him soon. He says she can count on it, he leaves, and she looks all happy, little hearts popping out of her eyes.

Jordan reads Michael his rights, and cuffs him, and Willow says, he was provoked. Did she hear what this man said about his sister? Michael says, it’s fine, but Willow says, it’s not, and Jordan asks if he understands his rights. He says he does, and Smalt says, this is an attack on the First Amendment. What happened to free speech? Jordan says, he spoke enough, and tells Michael, let’s go, leading him into the elevator. Michael tells Willow, Paris will have to wait, and she asks if he thinks she’s worrying about Paris right now. All that matters is that he and Josslyn are okay. Michael says, he’ll tell her this much, whoever did this to his sister is going to pay. Smalt repeats it into his recorder, and says, now there’s the quote.

Esme starts to storm out, but Spencer says, wait. She never answered his question. She says, he wants an answer, and he says, yes, he does. She says, well, we don’t always get what we what we want.

Alexis says she hopes Shawn’s trip to San Francisco is everything he deserves, and he deserves the best. He says she keeps talking about what he deserves, and she says, because she knows him, and she’s always liked what she’s known. He says, always? and she admits, not always. He laughs, and says he wants nothing but good things for her too. She tells him, good luck, and he says, back atcha, but something tells him she won’t need it. He heads for the door, and she says, hey. He turns back, and they hug/ He tells her, take care, and leaves.

Harmony says she can’t give Nina her daughter back, and Nina says, unfortunately, no one do that. Harmony says, but maybe they can share Wiley. Nina is right. He can’t have too much love. Nina asks if Harmony is in this, when Phyllis comes over to the table. She says, Lorraine Miller, as I live and breathe.

Hyperventilating, Willow goes into an examining room and calls Carly. But by the time Carly answers, Willow is passed out on the floor. Carly asks if she’s there.

On Monday, Epiphany tells someone that they’re about to reach their limit; Michael asks what Jordan is doing to catch the bastard who ruined his sister’s life: Carly says, if Alexis means that, she won’t publish the story; and Sonny asks what someone wants from him.

🖼 Sweet Sorrow…

From the hospital to the university.

Sydney Mikayla Says Goodbye to GENERAL HOSPITAL

And on a more personal note.

GH’s Nicholas Alexander Chavez Says Goodbye to Sydney Mikayla

🧍🏻‍♂️ Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere…

No need to panic in the streets. Spencer will be sticking around.

Nicholas Alexander Chavez Promises He’s Not Leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL

💎 Skipping Out…

Kim always looks like she’s just a step away from imploding. Or exploding. Or something.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/16/why-kyle-kim-richards-skipped-kathy-hiltons-birthday-dinner/

🗽 Necessary Cast…

For all the whining about her being a schoolmarm, I thought she was a breath of fresh air.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/16/eboni-k-williams-why-my-casting-on-rhony-was-necessary/

👰🏻 Always a Bride…

She’s right about the dress, and I don’t think she was kidding either.

https://people.com/tv/rhonj-melissa-gorga-responds-after-learning-shes-not-bridesmaid-in-teresa-giudice-wedding/

👠 Queen Trumps Countess…

Shaking my head at the irony.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/17/drunk-luann-de-lesseps-kicked-out-of-gay-piano-bar/

🏍 Norman’s Noggin…

Are you sure he wasn’t bitten?

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/16/norman-reedus-suffers-head-injury-on-walking-dead-set/

🍸 Of Course He Is…

Let me count the ways. It started with him giving her a ring on a string, and his bromance with Sandoval always came first. Never mind the concentrated effort at lack of motivation.

https://pagesix.com/2022/03/18/tom-schwartz-says-hes-to-blame-for-failed-marriage-more/

💔 Nothing More Than Feelings…

Hint: No one was very original.

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast Members React to Katie Maloney, Tom Schwartz Split

🍳 What Came Next…

These kids will probably all have their own restaurants by the time they’re twenty.

https://ew.com/tv/masterchef-junior-champions-where-are-they-now/

🚣‍♂️ Streaming Together…

HBO Max and Discovery Plus join forces. Whether this is a good or bad thing is yet to be determined.

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/hbo-max-discovery-plus-streaming-combined-plan-platform-warner-bros/

🏆 Choice Awards…

Critic’s Choice Awards winners.

https://ew.com/awards/2022-critics-choice-super-awards-winners-list/

And the more important fashion.

https://www.eonline.com/photos/34120/2022-critics-choice-awards-red-carpet

🥇 Quote of the Week

I no longer have patience for certain things, not because I’ve become arrogant, but simply because I reached a point in my life where I do not want to waste more time with what displeases me or hurts me. I have no patience for cynicism, excessive criticism and demands of any nature. I lost the will to please those who do not like me, to love those who do not love me and to smile at those who do not want to smile at me.

I no longer spend a single minute on those who lie or want to manipulate. I decided not to coexist anymore with pretense, hypocrisy, dishonesty and cheap praise. I do not tolerate selective erudition nor academic arrogance. I do not adjust either to popular gossiping. I hate conflict and comparisons. I believe in a world of opposites and that’s why I avoid people with rigid and inflexible personalities. In friendship I dislike the lack of loyalty and betrayal. I do not get along with those who do not know how to give a compliment or a word of encouragement. Exaggerations bore me and I have difficulty accepting those who do not like animals. And on top of everything I have no patience for anyone who does not deserve my patience. – José Micard Teixeira, author/life coach

🕶 Pulling Down the Shade…

It’s been a long week. Maybe for you too, so enjoy your time off, if you have it, and if not, know you’re not alone. See you when it’s Deadtime. Until then, stay safe, stay cautiously optimistic, and stay letting go of whatever. It will free up so much space to move forward.

Mar9

March 8, 2022 – Laura Puts Together a Small Army, Bill Makes an Exit, Forgetting That Awful House & Every

Posted on March 9, 2022 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Esme says she doesn’t know what’s sadder, that Josslyn taped her little spectacle to show to the world – Cameron says, they didn’t even know it existed – or that she can’t do a halfway decent job of blaming Esme. If Josslyn is so hellbent on blaming someone, don’t look at her, she wasn’t there. Why doesn’t she ask someone who was? She points, and they turn around to see Trina, who asks, what’s going on? Cameron says, what was supposed to be a private moment between him and Joss was filmed and made public. Josslyn says, there’s a video of her and Cam at the cabin, and it was just played in front of Professor Kahn’s class. Trina says she’s so sorry, and Esme says, is she though?

Harmony points at letters, and Ryan blinks. She says, he’s cold; she can get him a blanket. Doc comes in, and says, she’s Harmony, right? Harmony says she is, and he’s Ryan’s brother, Dr. Collins. She’s never seen him visit before. He says he limits contact with this brother whenever possible, and she asks what made him show up today. He says, primarily curiosity. He understands she’s Ryan’s primary caregiver. How would she assess his condition? She says, unchanged. He remains locked in, and communicates only by blinking. He says, so he’s heard, and says hello to Ryan, who doesn’t respond.

Maxie rolls the stroller to where Britt is sitting in the MetroCourt lounge, and says she hopes Britt doesn’t mind Bailey crashing their ladies lunch. Britt says, of course (🍷) she doesn’t. It’s about time she got to meet her niece. Maxie says, Baby Lu, this is your Auntie Britt, and Britt says she’s Bailey’s resident bad influence. She promises to send Bailey home all sticky and keep all her secrets. Bailey looks at Britt like she totally gets it, and Maxie says, speaking of secrets, can Britt forgive her for hers?

Laura sits with Sam and Drew, and says she think it’s their best shot at finding out what Victor’s agenda is. Sam agrees, and says, they just have to iron out the logistical issues. Drew says, Victor isn’t going to be easy to manipulate; their execution has to be flawless. Laura says, which is why they shouldn’t bring in any more people. Do they agree on that? The fewer people the better? They do, and there’s a knock at the door. Sam opens it to Dante, who says he was in the neighborhood and thought he’d drop by. He realizes she has company, and asks if he should he go back outside.

Ava lets Victor into Windymere, and says, what a surprise. He says he was hoping to share some tea with his nephew, and she asks if he’s talking literal tea or the gossip kind. He says, as fun as the second one would be, Darjeeling was more what he had in mind. She says, that can be arranged. Will she do, since Nikolas isn’t here? He says what he was hoping to discuss with his nephew, he could happily relay to his charming wife. It’s about Spencer. The poor boy is struggling, and he’s afraid she and Nikolas are making it worse.

Doc asks Harmony to tell him more about Ryan’s communication skills. She said he can blink out complex messages. She says, it depends on the caregiver. She and Ryan communicate pretty effectively with the letterboard, but it doesn’t go so well with the other staff. Nikolas comes in, and Samuel asks if he can help him. He says he’s there to see Spencer. Samuel knows who he is. His Uncle Victor hired him to look after Spencer, so why doesn’t Samuel go find his son? Samuel asks if Nikolas’s son wants to see him, and Spencer walks in.

Britt picks up Bailey, and says, there’s nothing to forgive, but Maxie says, Bailey is Britt’s family, and Maxie kept her hidden from Britt. Not that it was her intention. She was ready to have Britt deliver her. Britt asks how they could know Cyrus was going to try and kill her, and she’d end up on the run with Jason? Things happen; she understands. Maxie kept her beautiful niece safe, and now they’re both here. She’s proud of Maxie. Maxie thanks her, but says she hates the thought that Peter got his hands on Bailey at all. Britt says, it was ultimately Maxie’s quick thinking that saved her daughter, and Peter’s gone. They never have to worry about him again. Maxie says, but he didn’t take Bailey on his own. There’s another person out there responsible for taking Bailey, and they’re free as a bird right now.

Laura tells Dante, come in, and he asks what he’s walking in on. Laura says, a plot, and he says, sounds both illegal and dangerous. She says, it’s definitely risky, and the legality is kind of murky, so they’re calling this unofficial. Sam says, but necessary, and Laura says, it could be considered a matter of public safety, but it goes beyond her interest as mayor. She’s here as a mother and grandmother, and even thought the plan gives her pause, she’s committed to doing what must be done. Drew says, it sounds like she’s considering bringing Dante in, and Sam says they can trust him. Laura says she knows. Considering Dante’s position, she understands if he doesn’t want to help them, but she needs his discretion either way. He says, of course (🍷). He’s in. He trusts them, they trust him; what are they doing? Laura notices the time, and says she’ll let Sam and Drew fill Dante in on the details. Doc is waiting for her and she’s already late. Don’t anyone make a move without consulting her first. Drew says, they’ll reach out as soon as the plan gets solidified. Laura tells Dante, welcome aboard, and leaves. Dante says, the plan to do what? and Drew says, stop Victor Cassadine.

Victor tells Ava that he was visiting Spencer earlier today, and Spencer was devastated not to be able to visit his mother’s grave on the anniversary of her death. Ava asks if that’s now her fault, and Victor says, of course (🍷) it is; it’s entirely her fault. She brought charges. She says, Spencer stalked and terrorized her and her child, and Victor agrees it wasn’t Spencer’s finest hour, but he’s always felt they should keep family squabbles in-house. She says, what’s done is done; can’t change the past. He says he agrees, but you can change your future plans. She says, any plan in particular? and he says, now that she mentions it, he thinks she and Nikolas should rethink their vow renewal.

Doc says his brother appears unresponsive, and Harmony suggests he let her try. She asks if Ryan needs some eyedrops, and he blinks twice. She says, that’s a no, and Doc says, so his eyes aren’t dry. Ryan just has nothing to say to him. There’s no response, and Doc says, let’s keep it that way. He says goodbye to Harmony, and leaves.

Spencer tells Samuel, it’s okay, and Samuel steps away. Nikolas says he has to admit, he’s surprised Spencer agreed to see him. The last time he was there, Spencer told him not to come back. Spencer says Nikolas can thank his better angels for a change of heart; one angel in particular. Nikolas asks if this angel has a name.

Trina asks what Esme is trying to imply, and Esme says she’s just wondering. Is Trina sorry for Joss and Cam, or is she apologizing for something more? Trina says, like what? and Esme says, whoever recorded and emailed that video was in the cabin. Trina says, and Esme has the nerve to be pointing her crooked finger at her? and Cameron says, no one’s pointing fingers, but Josslyn says, she is. Right in Esme’s face. Esme says, once again, she and Spence left that night, but Trina probably doesn’t remember much. She was pretty out of it. Cameron says, there has to be an explanation for all of this, and Trina says, there is. Cameron and Josslyn were set up.

Britt says, Austin and her mom are convinced Victor Cassadine is involved, and Maxie says, yeah, but they can’t prove it. Britt says, yet. There’s no way her mother’s letting this go. Maxie says, Anna and Robert aren’t going to let go of it either, but she’s tired of looking over her shoulder and jumping at shadows. She just wants to relax, spend time with her kids, and with her precious baby girl. Britt holds Bailey, and asks how James and Georgie are feeling about their little sister. Maxie says, the bright spot in all this; they’re so in love. Britt says, as is Maxie, and Maxie says, it’s new. Anything is possible. She’s not going to rush things. Britt says she was referring to Bailey. Who is Maxie talking about?

Laura meets Doc at the MetroCourt, and he says he hopes her day was more productive than his. She says, that remains to be seen, and asks, what happened at Spring Ridge? He says, Ryan refused to communicate with him. He blinks messages that are understood by the caregivers and medical staff. In fact, he saw Ryan interact with his primary caregiver, but he absolutely refused to acknowledge Doc. Laura asks what that means, and he says, he’s not sure, but it makes him uneasy.

Spencer says, Uncle Victor urged him to be more receptive to Nikolas’s visits, despite his misgivings. Nikolas says, and Spencer listened to him, and Spencer asks why he wouldn’t; Victor listens to him. Believe it or not, Victor holds Nikolas in high esteem. Nikolas says he wouldn’t expect Victor to be his champion, and Spencer says, something else that might surprise Nikolas is, Victor’s never said a word against him. He always says family is what matters most, which is why it surprises Spencer that Nikolas never appears to give Victor the benefit of the doubt. Nikolas says his dealings with Victor is complicated, but he does agree with him on the importance of family. It’s why he’s here today, of all days. Spencer says, so he remembered, and Nikolas says, it’s been almost two decades since Nikolas lost his mother. It seems like it was yesterday. He regrets Spencer has lost so much in his young life, and Spencer says he’s lost Nikolas twice. Nikolas says Spencer hasn’t lost him; he’s lost Spencer.

Ava says, their vow renewal is none of Victor’s business, and he says, therein lies the problem. She and Nikolas want to live in their own private little bubble, and while that might be very romantic, he doesn’t think either one of them considered Spencer. It’s driven him to these sad, desperate acts to get his father’s love and attention. Ava says, Spencer wants to break them up, and Victor says, of course (🍷) he does. Why wouldn’t he? He has to watch the two of them so deeply in love to the exclusion of everyone else, including him. How does she think that makes him feel? She says, Spencer’s a young man; he’s not a child. And from what she’s seen, he should be less concerned about his father’s love, and more concerned about his own.

Trina says, only one person at that cabin was twisted enough to give a teddy bear with Ryan Chamberlain’s voice to an innocent child, and Josslyn says, or torch Ava’s car, leaving her murdered daughter’s hospital badge beneath it. Esme says, those were terrible mistakes, and Josslyn says, mistakes? Because Esme has regrets, or because she got caught? Trina says, and now everyone knows what kind of soulless person Esme really is, and Esme says, she messed up. She doesn’t know how many times she can apologize. She guesses forever, but suggesting she set up Joss and Cam is deflection. Trina says, when someone shows you who they are, believe them. Esme’s had trouble following her since she first set foot in Port Charles, and now she expects them to believe this disgusting stunt is somehow beneath her? Cameron says, let’s not do this right now, and Trina says she doesn’t want to do this at all. She’s sorry it’s making this harder on him and Joss, but Esme’s coming for her, and she’ll be damned if she doesn’t defend herself. Esme says, right. Trina’s not to blame here; she’s at fault.

Britt says, Austin? He and Maxie are a thing? Officially? Maxie says they’re officially trying it out, and Britt says she knew Austin liked Maxie, but after he pointed Bailey in Victor’s direction, his chances had dropped to none and never. Maxie says, Austin majorly messed up, but he apologized, and if you take into consideration how supportive he’s been, and how his quirky personality just cracks her up, she wants to see where it goes. Slowly. Super slowly. Britt says, after what happened with Peter, she’s proud of Maxie not rushing into things too fast. Very pragmatic. Maxie says her kids just got their mom back. She needs to settle in, and reestablish stability for them. Then there’s Deception. They’re coming up on the IPO, and she’s done nothing to contribute. So officially unofficial is the best she can do with Austin at the moment. What about Britt? Anyone new on the horizon? Britt says, same as always. Work keeps her busy. Maxie says, work always keeps her busy. What’s really preventing her from seeing someone?

Josslyn asks if Esme admits she’s behind this, and Esme says, in a manner of speaking. She pushed for the weekend getaway, and described it as a couples trip, which made Trina feel like an outsider. Then she asked those provocative questions during the drinking game. It was immature, petty, and she’s sorry. Had she known it would push Trina over the edge… Trina says, oh hell no, and moves forward. Cameron stops her, but Trina says, no. Not when Esme is talking all this trash about her. Esme says she had no idea Trina had issues with anger. She always seems so poised, but if Esme’s psychology class has taught her anything, it’s that sometimes people who seem so controlled, have an undercurrent of disfunction. Trina says, who the hell are you calling dysfunctional, you conniving bitch?

Nikolas says, he and Spencer both have a lot to answer for. They say, like father like son, and it seems accountability is something they both struggle with, but he’s sure of one thing. Spencer is the greatest gift of his life. He’d planned to tell Courtney that when he visited her grave. Spencer says, he visited mom’s grave? and Nikolas says he had some things he wanted to say to her. Spencer says, like what? and Nikolas says he wanted to apologize for failing Spencer, that Spencer would have been so much better off if his mother had lived. He wanted to ask for help. Spencer asks, what kind of help? and Nikolas says, help in being a better father to Spencer. He didn’t get to say any of it because Sonny was there, and in spite of everything going on with his own life, he was quick to point out the mistakes Nikolas made with Spencer. Spencer says, that sounds like Uncle Sonny, and Nikolas says he’s not Sonny’s biggest fan, but Sonny certainly cares about Spencer. So does he. Spencer says he knows, but what about Ava? Where does Nikolas’s wife fit into all this?

Harmony sits down with a book, and says she’s surprised Ryan chose Wuthering Heights, although she supposes it’s not a romance if you read the novel. It’s about the price of obsession, isn’t it?

Victor says he’s simply trying to promote family harmony, and Ava says, by criticizing her and Nikolas? He says, their desire to recommit themselves to each other is lovely. Actually, it’s inspiriting, but isn’t a vow renewal a chance to recommit themselves to melding their families together? How can they do that without including Spencer? Ava asks if he’s suggesting they call off the ceremony, but he says, no, of course (🍷) not, but it’s a family affair, and as such, surely they have to include the entire family. Ava says, she appreciates that sentiment~~, and don’t call her Shirley~~, but she and Nikolas want a drama free ceremony. It is, after all, still about them. Victor says, it is, but Nikolas and Spencer are in a very precarious position right now, and he’s sure she woudn’t want to widen the gap between them. He’s afraid a small, intimate ceremony would do just that. If it’s a matter of expense… She says, it is not, and he says, excellent. He gets up, and says, it’s all settled. She asks whatever gave him that impression. So please sit back down.

Dante says, Drew thinks Victor is after him? and Drew says, Victor tried to activate his conditioning a few days ago, and it didn’t work because he had the wrong tarot card, but it all fits. Victor was helping Peter because Peter promised Victor the means to control him. Dante says, to what end? He knows Drew has combat experience and skills; a lot of ex-military do. Why is Victor going through the trouble for Drew? Sam says, because he wants Drew’s memories, and Drew says, the theory is, Victor is going to activate his conditioning and order Drew to tell him something. Probably something from one of his classified ops when he was a SEAL, but it doesn’t matter, because Andre Maddox said those memories are gone; they cannot be accessed. Sam says, but Victor doesn’t know that, so they’re going to pick up where Peter left off, and let Victor think it’s still possible. Dante asks, how? and Drew says they’re going to supply Victor with the tarot card Peter never handed over. Sam says, and Victor is going to use it, and Drew says, whether Victor gives him an order or asks him a question, it doesn’t matter; they’ll find out what his objective is. Dante asks if Drew is sure he wants to put himself in such a vulnerable spot, and Drew says, absolutely. He wants Victor out of all of their lives for good. Dante asks how they get him the card, and Sam says, they’re still working on that one. Dante says, too bad they can’t just put it in an envelope and slip it under his door, and Sam says, that would be nice. She asks if Dante has any better ideas, and Drew says, in order for this to work, Victor’s got to believe he found the card himself. He wonders if Peter knew why Victor wanted to activate his conditioning, but Dante says, Peter’s dead. Sam says, Dante is a genius. She knows how they’re going to get the tarot card to Victor. Drew asks, how? and Sam says, Peter’s going to give it to him.

Esme says she had no idea that Trina was capable of hurting their friends, or she wouldn’t have provoked her. Josslyn asks if Esme is psycho or just stupid. She and Esme are not friends, and Josslyn wouldn’t spit on Esme if she was on fire. Esme says she’s sorry Josslyn feels that way, but Josslyn says, Esme’s not sorry for any of it. She’s probably actually enjoying herself, and why not? She obviously took a lot of trouble to set it up. Esme says, how dare Josslyn blame her for this; she’s not the one responsible. Cameron says, enough. Trina’s right, Esme is toxic. Get out. Esme says, fine. She’ll go. She hopes they both realize who their true friends are someday. She storms out, and Trina says, she swears, one more word, and she doesn’t know what she would have done. She asks if Josslyn is going to be okay, and Josslyn says, she just needs to pull herself together to leave this room. Trina says she doesn’t know who Esme thought she was fooling with that fake innocent act, and Josslyn says, she’s the absolute worst. How do they think it happened after Esme and Spencer left? Trina says, cameras have timers, and Josslyn asks if anyone saw Esme near their room. Cameron says he doesn’t know. He wasn’t watching her; he didn’t think he needed to. Trina says, sadly, she was out of it most of the night, and Josslyn says she wishes that night had never happened.

Britt asks if Maxie knows who she sounds like, and Maxie says, don’t say it, but Britt says, her mother. It’s a conspiracy, and during Women’s History Month no less, or doesn’t she care? Maxie says, of course (🍷) she cares. She’s the mother of two daughters. Britt says, then Maxie should know how important it is for women to blaze their own trails, reach their own goals, follow their own passion. History isn’t made by women desperate to be in a relationship; it’s made by women who see the bigger picture. Maxie says she’s all for blazing trails and following passions, but she thinks love can be part of the equation. When was the last time Britt went on a date? Britt says she’s had no time. She had to expose Cyrus. Maxie says, he’s been in prison for months, and Britt says, then she had to go to Greece and rescue her mother. Maxie says, she’s home, and in love with Scotty. Britt says, then the whole Peter thing… and Maxie says, that’s defunct, departed; next. Britt says she works a lot. Unless she dates a patient or another doctor, it’s slim pickings. Maxie asks if she’s thought of a matchmaking service, and Britt says, Maxie is working with her mother. Maxie says she just wants Britt to be happy, and Britt asks if anyone is really happy. Maxie says, that’s dark, very dark.

Doc asks how Laura’s meeting went, and she says, they have a plan in the works. All they really need is confirmation of what they suspect, that Victor had a hand in Luke’s death, and also in the abduction of Maxie’s baby. He also seems to have an interest in Drew. Doc asks if she thinks this plan could lead to Victor’s arrest, and she says, probably not. He’s got a real talent for evading justice, but right now she’d settle for getting him out of Port Charles; getting him away from Spencer and Nikolas. He asks if Ava is on board, and Laura says, she is. They’re putting together a small army; all eyes on Victor. All they need is to come up with the right bait, and then they can trip him up for good.

Victor says, as Ava wishes, and sits back down. He didn’t mean to jump the gun. She says she appreciates his concerns and takes them to heart, but if he expects her to unilaterally make a decision about their ceremony, he’s out of luck. She and Nikolas will decide what’s best together. He says, that’s the tragedy of us Cassadines. We’re either fiercely loyal or at each other’s throats, and never the twain. And that plays right into their enemies’ hands. She asks if he doesn’t think that’s a bit grandiose, and he says, maybe, but he’s been a Cassadine a lot longer than she has, and there are always those who wish to thwart them., to undermine their power, and feed off their disunity. Stavros, Mikkos, Helena, all tried and failed to unify them as a family, but he’s determined to change that. That’s why he’s been cultivating a relationship with his son Valentin, as well as working to end the rift between Nikolas and his son. That’s why he’s always there to help Nikolas in times of trouble. Ava flashes back to talking to Laura about getting Victor to lower his guard enough to confide in her. Victor says, he has big plans for this family, and he needs her help. She says, with what? What are these big plans?

Harmony says, if you go by pop culture, Heathcliff is the hero, but if you dive into the book, he’s vengeful and obsessive. Nikolas tells Spencer that Ava knows he’s here. She encouraged him to come, despite what Spencer’s done to her. She won’t not stand in the way of their relationship. Today was a painful reminder that Spencer’s already lost one parent; the other one is right here, hoping Spencer will give him a chance to make things right between them. What does he say? Can he find a way to put the past aside, and can they start fresh? Spencer says, Nikolas didn’t get to say what he wanted at Courtney’s grave, but he thinks she heard him now, and he feels she would want him to say – Esme walks in – yes. Esme says, this is the best thing she’s seen all day, or at least a close second. Nikolas says he’ll be back to visit next week. Maybe when Spencer is out, they can properly celebrate his birthday. Nikolas squeezes Spencer’s shoulder and leaves, and Esme says she didn’t mean to run him off. Spencer says, she heard him; he’ll be back. She says she’s glad, and he says he’s glad she’s back. It gives him a chance to make things right with her. He’s sorry he was so thoughtless about the loss of her parents. She says, it’s forgotten. She didn’t have the best relationship with her adoptive parents. Her grief is nothing compared to his. He never even got the opportunity to know his mother. He says he’s so grateful she understands, and he understands she’s sensitive where Trina is concerned. He won’t bring Trina up so much from now on. She says she’s not sensitive when it comes to Trina. She’s just on to her.

Victor says, the only plan that matters is Ava’s vow renewal, and she says, to be clear, she does know the value of family, and considers herself a Cassadine just as much as a Jerome. He says he didn’t mean to imply otherwise, and she says, if opening their special ceremony to the family will mark a new start, she’s all in, but only if Nikolas agrees. In perfect soap timing, Nikolas walks in, and says, agrees to what? Victor says, he and Nikolas’s lovely bride were having tea. Please do join them. They were discussing the possibility of opening their vow renewal to the entire family. Nikolas says he thought they decided on just the two of them, and Ava says, they had, but his uncle got her wondering if it’s the right way to go. Wasn’t she just saying earlier how important family is, and they’ve got to make an effort? They could start by inviting Spencer. He may not come, but they can extend the invitation. Victor says he’ll be glad to do his part in bringing the lad around, and Nikolas says, Victor does seem to have a lot of pull with his son. Victor asks if that’s a problem, and Nikolas says, it worked in his favor today. He and Spencer are in a better place than they’ve ever been. Victor says he feels Nikolas is still uncomfortable with his and Spencer’s relationship, but Nikolas says, he has no issue in Victor getting to know Spencer. What worries him is what Spencer might discover about Victor. For instance, none of them initially knew Victor was in league with Peter. Is he hiding anything else? Victor says, certainly. If Nikolas is concerned he has an ulterior motive, he most certainly does.

Sam says, Peter had personal effects, items that were with him at the time of his death? And Dante says, they would have been collected off him; it’s standard procedure. Drew asks, who would have that stuff now? and Dante says, the WSB. Sam says, as evidence? and Dante says, at first, but then they would have gone through it, and passed it on to his next of kin. Drew says, Bailey, by way of Maxie, and Sam says, they have to make that known to Victor. Dante says, so Victor goes through Peter’s belongings, thinking the card he can use to control Drew is among them, and Drew says, he’s a genius. Sam says, they have to get access to Peter’s things, and plant the tarot card in there, and hope Victor finds it. Does Dante know anyone who would be able to help them? He says he might. He’ll make a call.

Doc asks if Laura has shared her suspicions with Tracy, but Laura says, no; she’s too much of a wild card. Anna is going to Austria, and she’s sure Anna will uncover the truth about Luke’s death. He says, so she has full confidence in Anna, and she says, absolutely. He says, but she still wants to go to Austria herself.

Spencer asks what Esme means by she’s on to Trina? and she says, every time she turns around, Trina is trying to get close to him. He says, this is what he was trying to avoid, and she says, don’t you dare try to tell me I’m making it up. She’s seen the stolen glances, Trina holding his hand at Kelly’s, the secret meeting at the gallery before he came here, and her Valentine’s Day present. He says, it wasn’t intended as a Valentine, and she says, he and Trina have an intimate relationship; they share secrets. He flashes back to meeting Trina in the cemetery, and says, they’re just friends. She says, Joss and Cam thought Trina was their friend until she recorded them having sex, and sent the footage to the entire PCU class, and Spencer asks when that happened. She says, just this morning. They were definitely not ready for prime time. He says, that’s insane. Poor Joss. She says, poor Joss accused her at first, until it became clear that her so-called bestie was the culprit. He says, Trina wouldn’t do something like that, and she says, the footage was taken at the cabin after they left. He asks what makes her think it was Trina, and she says, Trina was black out drunk, and in her feelings about being alone and unloved; it tracks. He says, the Trina he knows… and she tells him, that’s what she’s been saying. Maybe he doesn’t know Trina as well as he thinks.

Josslyn tells Cameron, she doesn’t mean she wishes the whole night had never happened, and he says, he knows what she meant. She says, her mind is going a thousand miles a minute. She doesn’t know how this happened. She feels like she’s in a nightmare. Trina says they’ll get to the bottom of this, she promises, and Cameron says, he’ll go to the dean. At least it was contained in the internal student PCU website. Trina’s phone dings, and Josslyn says, what? Trina says, somebody sent her a link to an X-rated website, and Josslyn asks, have we gone viral?

Laura tells Doc, she would like go to Austria with Anna if she could. She still feels a kind of loyalty to Luke. She’s sorry if it’s hard to hear. He takes her hand, and says, it’s not; it’s understandable. Of course (🍷) he’s concerned it might be dangerous, and he’ll miss her, but he’s not going to stand in her way. She says, that means the world to her, and he asks if she’s leaving right away, but she says she’s not leaving at all. She’s needed here. He says he could have told her that, and she says, not just as mayor; as a wife, as a mother, as a grandmother. They have a predator in Port Charles, and she’s not about to leave while it’s circling the nest.

Nikolas says, so Victor has an ulterior motive, and Victor says, yes, happily. As he told Ava, he intends to reunite this family, and if he can move the needle even a fraction toward a reconciliation between Nikolas and Spencer, he’s gratified. Nikolas says, as is he, and thanks Victor, but Victor says, no. He thanks Nikolas and Ava for reconsidering their plans for their vow renewal. He says, to their family celebration, and they clink teacups.

Dante gets off the phone, and Drew says, that didn’t sound good. Dante says, Peter’s belongings have already been delivered, and it’s too late to recall the messenger. Sam says she’ll reach out to Maxie and see what she can find. Dante says, it’s not Maxie. Peter stipulated a different executor for his estate.

A messenger asks Britt to sign and initial, and she asks who it’s from. He says, everything she needs to know is inside the box. She signs, the messenger leaves, and she opens the attached note. Maxie says, what is it? and Britt says, what’s left of Peter.

Cameron looks at his phone, and says he’s not clicking that. Josslyn asks what they do, and he says, damage control, but first, they’re getting the hell out of here. Let’s go. Trina tells Josslyn to go. They’ll talk later; she’s here for Josslyn. They leave, and Trina’s phone dings. It’s a text from Spencer that says: Heard about the video. Are u ok?

Esme tells Spencer that she’s glad they left the cabin early. They could have been victims of Trina, amateur pornographer. Samuel tells Spencer, it’s time for routine room checks, and Spencer says, these take a while. Esme sees Ryan, and says, don’t worry; she’ll be here. Spencer leaves, and Harmony tells Ryan, that’s it for today. She’ll order him some nutrition before she finishes her shift. She asks if he’s warm enough, and he blinks once.

Harmony leaves, and Esme approaches Ryan. She asks if Ryan needs something. She can get an orderly. He seems distressed. Through clenched teeth, barely moving his mouth, he says, what they hell are you doing?

Tomorrow, Sasha asks if Brando has changed his mind about getting married; Sam tells Dante, there might be a problem with the plan; Drew tells Victor that his timing couldn’t be better; and Maxie tells Britt, don’t do that.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Teresa bitched to Luis that the women were coming for her. They were always right, and she was always wrong. She didn’t want to fight with her family. Back at the house, Traci told the others, all she said was Teresa should be more vocal in supporting her brother. In Teresa’s interview, she said, Traci didn’t know her or what goes on in her family. She needed to step away. Joe #2 and Melissa followed Teresa and Luis down to the dock, and Joe said, sometimes he wanted a sister. Jennifer had called him a crook when he works like a dog. If someone had said the same about Teresa, he’d defend her. Jennifer was evil. Teresa said she didn’t think Jennifer was a bad person, and in Joe’s interview, he said this was coming from the woman yelled at Marge for asking questions. In Melissa’s interview, she said it was ripping the family apart, and Teresa didn’t get it. It was the usual ridiculous amount of hypocrisy. She was done. Joe said Teresa should have his back; that’s what brothers and sisters did. Back at the house, the party continued on, with pictures taken, food consumed, and lots of pinkness. Teresa and Luis came back, and Teresa told Tracy that she didn’t want to fight, but Tracy said, Joe was Teresa’s brother, and she should stand up for him. Teresa said when Marge brought up the video, Joe didn’t say anything, and Tracy said that was a different thing; Teresa’s friends were concerned. Teresa said she’d never seen the video, and in her interview, she said, she never watched it because she didn’t care, and Gia had never seen it either. In Marge’s interview, Marge said Teresa was full of sh*t. She didn’t believe Teresa and Gia hadn’t seen it, or Teresa wouldn’t be so upset. Teresa said they should respect it if she didn’t want to talk about something. She brought up Marge outing Bill on his affair, and Marge said, for years Jennifer had been saying horrible things about her. Everybody had an issue with Jennifer, and she’d pushed it to the limit.

At Jennifer’s house, it wasn’t so pink, and the kids played in the pool. Jennifer said they’d have their own pink party and family night, but in her interview, she said she was mad at Bill for not defending her. She was tired of putting on a brave face for the children, and pretending everything was okay when it was clearly not. Back in Pinkworld, Tiki was wondering what had happened, and Joe #2 said he loved Bill, but Jennifer put her hands on his wife, and Bill didn’t want to get involved. In Joe’s interview, he said, Jennifer had called him a crook, and kicked him out of their house. He and Bill were supposed to be friends. We saw some clips of good times with the guys, and Joe told them, that’s what the wolf pack is. Frank said, no matter what happened with the wives, they don’t let anything come between them. They called Luis over to join them in doing a shot. Melissa told Jackie that she loved them hanging out together. It was too bad Jennifer took Bill away.

Marge and Marge Sr. went out to lunch, and in Marge’s interview, she said, two weeks into the pandemic, Marge Sr. landed a gig with a wine distributor. Wine was essential to life as far as Marge Sr. was concerned. Marge wondered how they were going to find Marge Sr. a man. She was opinionated and it scared people. Marge Sr. said, and Marge wasn’t opinionated? and Marge said, rumor had it, she could be.

Teresa took Gia to Asbury Park, not far from where I live. Asbury Park was really cool, started going downhill, was a nightmare, and now it’s cool again. She and Gia had some ice cream, and talked about Gia’s first year anniversary with boyfriend Christian coming up. Gia said she wanted to take a helicopter ride around the city, and Teresa asked if Gia liked Luis, and Gia thought he and Teresa were moving too fast. In Gia’s interview, she said, when you were in the honeymoon stage, it was easy to just see the good.

Marge told Marge Sr., on the surface, Luis seemed great, but she heard things. We saw headlines about Luis facing a lawsuit for abuse, and having a playboy past. Marge said, it was hearsay, but Luis’s ex-fiancé implied he’d hit her in front of her kids. Teresa told Gia that she didn’t care what people thought. Marge brought up Luis’s past, but all she cared about were her children, Luis, and his children. Marge Sr. said she hoped it worked out for Teresa, and Marge said, her too.

Dolores’s mother Valerie and father Larry visited her townhouse, and she gave them the tour. She told them that she was up in the air about how long she’d be there. The house renovation fell behind because of covid, and now she felt afraid to leave. She’d never felt so peaceful. She loved the house where her kids grew up, but it also held some painful memories. Apparently, Frank had exhibited quite a bit of rage back in the day, and in Dolores’s interview, she said, she used to cry to her mother, but there were a lot of things she didn’t tell her dad. He’d been a cop, and would probably have wanted to strangle Frank. Thank God he’d cheated. She didn’t know if the yelling, screaming, and breaking things would have been enough for her to break up with him. She told her parents that Frank was moving back in, and we flashed back to the rule setting dinner. Then she reluctantly told them about breaking up with David, and there was a bit of a silence, broken by Larry saying, oh boy. It had been five years. Dolores said she went on vacations and to events by herself. David didn’t want a life outside of work. Larry said David was like his own, and Valerie said, they didn’t come better, but Dolores had the right to expect more. Dolores said she didn’t want life to pass her by, and Valerie said, Dolores had gone through a lot and survived.

Melissa went to the new property with Joe #2, and in her interview, she said they looked for a great property with a house to knock down. Even though it didn’t look like much now, it would have six bedrooms, and the kitchen would be bigger than the one she had. Joe showed her the plans, and they went out on the back porch where there was a humongous beehive. Melissa screeched and squealed, and flew off the porch. She noticed a broken window, and Joe said he’d broken it since she’d had the keys. He broke another one, and she was like, WTF? but he said they’d have to be broken anyway. She wanted to take a shot, but her rock just bounced off. She said it was hard to believe it was going to go from this to a big beautiful house. She loved her house, but was ready for a change. In Joe’s interview, he said that they’d been going through a rough time – we flashed back to that – and Melissa wanted to move. He loved the house, but changes in life kept it fresh. He was taking his time with building, and Melissa had designed it. They were having fun, and it was going to be like a new chapter.

Jennifer had a kickboxing instructor coming to the house for a session with her and Gabby. In Jennifer’s interview, she said she wasn’t big on working out, but her family decided to change to a healthier diet. It would fun to do something together that was also teaching them a healthy lifestyle change. Dolores was going to join them. She said her mother was extending her trip in Turkey, which didn’t thrill Olivia, but when Olivia was gone, Jennifer told Gabby that she was in no rush for grandma to get back. She was going to have a lot to tell her. In her interview, Jennifer said, they’d decided to tell Gabby about Bill’s affair, and wanted her to know they were in a place where they could talk about it, and everything was going to be okay. Her mother wouldn’t think Bill was the culprit, since she thought, men will be men, but she was going to be mad at Marge for bringing it to light. She told Gabby that grandma would want her to have revenge, and Gabby said, but it was ten years ago. The instructor arrived, and Jennifer told Gabby that she and dad were good. They were going to get through this. I want to like her, but she is really awful.

Dolores came shortly afterward, and they started with squats. Ugh. I hate squats. They used the heavy bag and the instructor sparred with them, and in Jennifer’s interview, she said she thought it was a great idea. It was releasing a lot of tension. She just pictured Marge as a punching bag, and got some good jabs in there. The instructor said they looked fantastic and did well, and Dolores said she’d take it over a therapist. When the instructor left, Dolores told Jennifer that an abnormality had been discovered when her mother took a stress test. She was going to need an angioplasty. Jennifer asked about David, and Dolores said they’d talked every day when they were going out, and when she texted, saying they hadn’t talked in a while, he said he thought there was nothing left to say. He was still in contact with the kids, and was hanging out with everyone but her. She was avoiding him by not going to the hospital, but she’d also wanted to talk to Jennifer. Jennifer said she’d been hoping she and Melissa would get to a better place, but Melissa got confrontational. And thanks to Marge, Jennifer had to tell everyone about Bill cheating. In Dolores’s interview, she said, Frank cheated on her when she was pregnant with Frankie, and she’d felt shame, wondering if she wasn’t good enough. Jennifer told Dolores, Joe #2 said he loved Bill, but couldn’t stand his wife, and Bill was a p*ssy, not saying a word all night. For ten years, she’d put him on a pedestal. If she saw Bill was being ganged up on, she’d say, if you disrespect him, you disrespect me. He betrayed her once, and was doing it again. Dolores asked if Jennifer was still mad about the affair, and Jennifer said, at this point, she was numb. She dealt with it the only way she knew how, and thought if she forgave Bill, they should never talk about it again. Maybe she hadn’t gotten over it. Dolores said Jennifer’s Cinderella dream was thrown off a cliff. She might still be angry. Jennifer wondered, since she’d decided to move on at the time, was it okay to change her mind? Dolores said, Bill was a reasonable guy, and if Jennifer needed to deal with it, speaking to him might be cathartic. Dolores’s brother called, and told her that Valerie had a 90% blockage. A triple bypass had been scheduled. Dolores told Jennifer that her family was crumbling.

The guys got ready for their night out, and Marge picked out a shirt for Joe #3, which her teeny tiny pup immediately took up residence on. She told him to wear extra cologne. Teresa asked if Luis was looking forward to it, and he said he was nervous. Teresa said she was staying out of the Bill thing, since she didn’t want Joe #2 to think she was taking sides. Bill told Jennifer that obviously, Joe #2 brought the girl drama. Even told Jackie that he didn’t hold Bill responsible for Jennifer’s behavior, and Jackie said she hoped he could admit what his wife did was terrible. The guys met at a restaurant, where Frank ordered an appletini, and Joe #3 said, Frank could crush apples with his biceps. Tiki asked Joe #2 what was up with Luis, and Joe said, supposedly he’d smacked around his ex in front of her kids. He didn’t know what to believe. In Joe #2’s interview, he said, what if the rumors were true, and he’d given Luis the benefit of the doubt? Joe #3 said, when there were witnesses, that was bad. Teresa was in love and it was making her blind. Tiki thought Joe #2 needed to have a conversation with Luis, and wondered if Bill was coming. Frank said, Bill hadn’t responded to the group text, but Joe #2 had responded with, f*** you, Bill. Tiki said, the last thing dude needed was for his ass to be kicked again when he was going through this.

Bill showed up, and said he hadn’t been sure if Joe #2 was joking with the text. He’d thought they were cool, but a night like that changes a lot. He tried not to get involved in the women’s drama. Joe #2 said, Bill’s wife was out of control. What she’d said was dirty and disgusting, and she’d crossed the line. Bill asked if Marge didn’t cross the line. She’d done some digging, but Jennifer hadn’t. Evan said, oh yes she did. She was always trying to find stuff to hurt people. She was not a good person. Bill said he was done, and left. Evan said, bye. See ya.

To be continued…

🏖 Summer House is so awful, I’d literally wiped watching it from my mind immediately, and forgot to include it yesterday. Here are the highlights.

Carl wished Kyle would read the room sometimes. Good luck with that. Paige thought it was rude to go on a date with Adrian while she was talking to Craig, but didn’t know where she and Craig were at. Paige thought it was loser-ish to ask a guy where you were in a relationship, but Paige asked anyway. Craig told Paige that he felt saying they were exclusive at that moment might be too much pressure on him. Austen came to the house, and Ciara told him that she didn’t want Lindsay in his room, which Lindsay reacted to by spitting fire. Then Ciara made out with Austen at the bar to cinch the deal.

Carl invited new main squeeze McKenzie to Lindsay’s princess fairytale birthday party. Just in case you’re confused, no, she wasn’t turning 12; she was turning 35. It was McKenzie’s first time in the Hamptons, so double good luck with that for her in the house. The party décor was pretty impressive, and I loved the costumes, but it still seemed weird. Like, call it a Game of Thrones party or something. Kyle humped the unicorn floatie, proving once again that he shouldn’t drink, and McKenzie told Carl, it was hard to believe Amanda would be with that forever. She was the luckiest girl alive.

This season, Craig wants to introduce Paige to his parents; lots of drinking; Carl and Lindsay hook up; Amanda and Kyle argue about a prenup; lots of fighting, more drinking, and throwing things. In other words, it continues to be just as awful. Maybe Jennifer should move in.

🌉 Once More Unto the Breach…

Drop in tomorrow for a dash of soap and OC happenings. Until then, stay safe, stay viewing your cup as half full, and stay believing someone if they show you who they are.

Mar2

March 1, 2022 – Carly Throws an Ax At Nina (In Her Mind), Melissa Nearly Has a Fistfight & Winds

Posted on March 2, 2022 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Elizabeth sees Franco’s painting of her propped up on the mantel, and drops the mail in her hands. We see someone in a pair of boots is also in the house.

Sam hugs Drew, and says, it’s good to have him back safe and sound. He must be relieved that Peter is dead. He says he’s especially relieved that Maxie is safe and finally reunited with her daughter. She says, Peter held him prisoner for two years, and kept him away from his own daughter. He says, and killed his brother, so yeah, he’s glad Peter is dead. He feels free, and now that he does, he’s thinking about his own future.

At the MetroCourt bar, Carly says she’s sorry she missed the staff meeting, and asks Olivia how it went. Olivia says, it was great, and asks how the kids are. Carly says, the kids are fine, but that’s not why she’s late. She’s late because she went to file her divorce papers. Olivia says, already? and asks how she feels. Carly says, like a failure.

Willow is digging through her bag at the hospital, and Michael asks if she forgot something. She turns around to see him with her tablet, and she says, he’s a life saver. She has a huge exam to study for and all her notes are on it. She asks, what’s going on? and he says, his mom called. She filed the papers, so the divorce is in motion. She wanted him to be prepared to answer questions from Donna and Avery, and help with the transition. Willow says she’s so sorry his family is going through this. She hates bringing this up, but thinks now’s the time. He says, time for what? and she says, to have a talk about Nina.

Curtis and Stella walk into Charlie’s, and she thanks him for indulging her craving. He says, only because she agreed to share, but she tells him that he’d better get his own. At the bar, Nina flashes back to telling Drew that she doesn’t care what anyone thinks anymore. She just wants to move on with her life. He says, with Sonny, and she says she cares about Sonny, but they’re not together. He asks if Sonny knows that. Curtis says, long time, no see, and Nina hugs him and Stella, saying, this is her lucky day. She’d ask them to join her, but she’s actually leaving. She was dawdling, hoping she could talk to Phyllis, but she’s not going to be in until later. Stella says she’s sorry they missed her; she likes Phyllis too. Nina says, Phyllis always knows the perfect thing to say, and she needed that today. Curtis says, then it’s a good thing they came to Charlie’s. What’s on her mind?

Chase asks, what strange things have been happening to Elizabeth? and Finn says, there was a fire in Franco’s art studio; the police think it was arson. Then the night of their first date, Elizabeth found her wedding ring in her locker at work, which was weird because she’d left it at home. Then she was going to donate some clothing, and discovered the dress she married Franco in, completely cut to shreds. Chase says, it’s suspicious that everything had significance to Franco, and Finn says, it is. They thought maybe one of the boys was having a problem with him seeing their mom, but Chase says, those are sophisticated pranks for kids. Finn says, agreed. Then again, these boys aren’t kids anymore.

Elizabeth turns around, and gasps. It’s Cameron, who says he’s sorry; he didn’t mean to startle her. Is she okay? She says she didn’t hear him come in, she was so distracted by the portrait. He says, that’s the portrait of her that Franco painted. He thought it was destroyed in the fire. She says, so did she. When she walked in, it was just there. She never thought she would see it again. He says, she didn’t put it there? and she says, no. Was it here when he got home? He says, yeah, but he got here ten minutes ago. He crashed in Carter’s dorm room. What’s going on? She says she’s not sure. Aiden spent the night at Laura’s last night, and Jake is at an overnight trip for school, so she slept at the hospital. As far as she knows, nobody’s been home for the past 24 hours. Which means whoever put that there was in their house. She needs to check on the boys and make sure they’re okay and where they’re supposed to be. He asks what he should do, and she says, call the police.

Chase says, whoever did this had access to Elizabeth’s wedding ring, which means they also had access to her house, and also access to her locker at General Hospital. Does Finn remember what day it was, or if there were any signs of Elizabeth’s locker being tampered with? Because they can access the footage at the hospital. Finn tells him to slow down. He’s not even sure Elizabeth would want Chase to know about this. Chase says, then what are they going to do about it? and Finn says, Chase is his brother, so he told him, but they have to wait and see what Elizabeth wants to do about it. How long before Chase is reinstated anyway? Chase says, a few months. He can’t wait. Finn asks if he’s given any thought to what he’s going to do in the meantime, but Chase says he hasn’t given it much thought. Don’t worry about him; he’ll be fine.

Willow says, remember when she told Michael that she ran into Nina the other night at the hospital? and he says, the night he found out about Nina and his dad? Yes. She says, Nina made a point of asking if there was a way for her to see Wiley, even if she and Carly could never get along, and he says he’s guessing she skipped over the part where his mom had just found Nina and his dad in bed together. She says, Nina played her. She intentionally held back about what she’d done, knowing full well something that monumental would have ramifications for their whole family, and of course (🍷) affect her relationship with Wiley. He says she knows how he feels about Nina, but his dad doesn’t get a pass; he’s just as much to blame. She says, it’s a pattern with Nina. She reaches out, makes a pitch for access to Wiley, and carefully omits whatever objectionable thing she’s done. She doesn’t want to keep Wiley from family members who love him, but she thinks Michael was right all along. Nina isn’t the type of person she wants in Wiley’s life.

Stella says she knows what she wants, and asks if she can get Nina anything, but Nina says, no. Curtis says he’ll have a double order of whatever Stella’s having, and Stella says, coming right up. She goes to the bar, and Curtis tells Nina, she won’t be gone long, so they better talk fast. What’s going on with her, and does it have to do with Sonny? She says, that was a quick change of subject, and he says, the last time he saw her was at The Savoy when she diffused tensions between Sonny and his father. She says, Sonny wasn’t himself that night, and he says, he’s never seen Sonny like that. She says, but his father, she’s never seen anyone stand up to Sonny like that, and he says, it’s not his father’s first time dealing with someone of Sonny’s caliber. She asks how he feels about that, and he says, nice deflection. He just accepted it, and accepted he’s never going to get the answers he wants from Marshall, so he let it go. It definitely eased tensions between his father and him, but then things changed.

Olivia brings Carly a drink, and says, it’s five o’clock somewhere. Carly says she knows she made the right decision, but it’s just hitting her pretty hard, and Olivia says, of course (🍷) it is, because she’s not a robot. Does she want to talk about it? Carly says, no, she thinks she should just work, but Olivia says, forget work. What is the strongest emotion she’s feeling right now? Carly says, disappointment. Obviously in Sonny, but also in herself, because she just wants to be done with it. She keeps asking herself over and over again, what happened? How could her marriage be over? How could she mean so little to Sonny in the end? Then she has to stop herself, because whatever Sonny does or however Sonny feels, it’s not her problem anymore.

Drew tells Sam that he’s considering a leadership position at Aurora, and taking a more active role. He knows she hired Michael as head of media, and he’s doing a great job. The numbers are solid, so he doesn’t want to step on what Michael’s doing, but he does have ideas on where the company should go. Sam says he doesn’t need her approval. He still owns the company, and now that Jax is devested due to conflicts of interest, he can implement anything he wants. She thinks he should go for it. Her phone beeps, and she says she has another appointment; she has to run. He has her full support.

Sam goes to the bar, and joins Olivia and Carly. She says, so are they doing this? and Carly asks what they’re doing. Olivia says she took the liberty of planning a little something to help Carly process her emotions. Carly says, okay, and drains her glass.

The three women go to an ax-throwing place that also serves alcohol (great combination), and Carly asks if they’re really doing this. Olivia says, damn straight. We’re going to throw some axes, ladies.

Nina asks if something happened between Curtis and his dad, when Stella comes back. She says she thought Curtis was making progress with Marshall, and Curtis says, they were. Where’s the food? Stella says, it’s coming. He was saying? Curtis says, he and Portia are moving in together, so the equation has changed. Nina says, that’s great news. She’s glad things are working out for him. He says, they are, but with his situation changing, he needs to know more about his father’s past. Stella says she thought he made his peace with that, and he says he was keeping an open mind. Marshall, of his own admission, said he got mixed up with some dangerous people. So now that Portia is moving in with him, he needs to know he’s not putting her life at risk. If he’s going to let Marshall in his life, he needs to know more about his. Stella says, give him time, but Curtis says, it’s not dependent on Marshall anymore. Drew is helping him find out what Marshall’s been hiding. Nina’s phone dings, and she says she’s sorry. She’d love to stay, but she can’t. She says it was nice to see Stella, and hugs Curtis, telling him that she loves him and to be safe. She leaves, and Stella asks if Curtis is out of his damn mind. He says, absolutely not. He just wants to protect the people he loves. She asks, how? What exactly is he planning?

Drew shakes Marshall’s hand, and says he’s glad Marshall gave him a call. Marshall says Drew had him curious at this proposition, and they sit. Drew says, now that he’s back in town, he’s getting more involved with his media company. He’s not exactly sure how much Marshall knows about his past, and Marshall says, Curtis told him that Drew had been presumed dead for two years, but had really been captured by this August guy. Drew says, sad, but true, and Marshall says he’s been doing some reading about Drew online. He knows Drew is a member of the Quartermaine family, and he also read about Drew’s brother who died. Drew says Marshall has done his homework, and Marshall says he always likes to know about the people he’s potentially doing business with. He hopes that doesn’t make Drew feel uncomfortable. Drew says, not at all. He feels exactly the same way.

Finn tells Chase, he wouldn’t pretend to know the first thing about life or love. He just wants his little brother to find the happiness he deserves. If there’s anything Chase needs, Finn’s here for him. Chase thanks him, and Finn’s phone rings. He says, it’s Elizabeth, and tells her that he’s sorry he’s late. He stopped at Chase’s, and he’s on his way right now. Elizabeth says, someone broke into her house, and he asks if she and the boys are okay. She says, nobody was home, and he says, that’s good. Was anything taken? She says she doesn’t know; she hasn’t had a chance to look. Does he remember she told him about that painting Franco did of her? He says, she told him that she was sorry she didn’t bring it home. It got destroyed in that fire in the studio. She says, except it didn’t. Somehow that painting survived, and whoever broke in, placed it front and center in her house. She has to go; the police are here. Finn says he’s on his way, and Chase asks, what happened? Finn says, someone broke into Elizabeth’s house, and Chase says he’ll come with Finn, but Finn thinks Chase being at a crime scene while he’s on suspension isn’t a good look. Chase tells Finn to call and keep him posted, and Finn says, absolutely.

Michael says he’s all for keeping Nina away from Wiley, especially now, but something tells him that they should take their time and look at the situation from all angles, so they know emotion isn’t driving their decision. The bottom line is, they both want what’s best for Wiley. She says she’s glad she talked to him about this. She’s really angry at Nina right now for a variety of reasons, but they don’t know what will happen in the future, right? Carly and Sonny could reconcile. He says he loves her optimism, but she shouldn’t hold her breath, and she says she thought Chase would never forgive her when he found out about them, but they found a way past the pain and betrayal, and he forgave her… At least until she kind of blew everything up again. He says he thinks she means we. They judged Chase and Brook for sleeping together, when the whole time, they were actually trying to protect Maxie’s baby. She says, now they owe them an apology; she especially owes one to Brook. He suggests they stop by tonight, but she says she has a big exam tomorrow. If he wants to go without her, she promises to touch base with them tomorrow. He says, that works, and tells her, study hard. He’ll see her at the house later. They kiss, and she says she’ll try not to be too late, and Michael leaves. Willow sits down, and Nina comes by.

Finn runs into Elizabeth’s house, and asks if she’s all right. She hugs him, and says she’s a little freaked out. Dante joins them, and says, there’s no evidence of forced break-in anywhere. Could this person have stolen a key? She says she used her key to get in, and Cameron says, him too. Dante asks, what about his brothers? and Cameron says, they have their own housekeys, but Aiden’s at school and Jake is at the library doing a project. Elizabeth says, there’s a hidden key out front, but only she and the boys know about it. Of course (🍷) Franco knew. Dante says he supposes whoever broke in could have used that one. Is she sure the painting was in the studio at the time of the fire? She says, yes; she never moved it. He says, it seems that whoever this arsonist is, is the same person who broke into her house. Elizabeth says, oh my God. She thinks she knows who did this.

Drew says, he wants to expand into the jazz empire. With Aurora’s reach, he really believes they can help talented artists connect with their audiences. He has to confess, he’s not even a novice. He knows little to nothing about jazz. He needs expert advice. He needs a consultant or a concierge, if you will. Somebody who really has a feeling for the music, and where it’s evolving. Marshall says, it sounds like he’s Drew’s man, and Drew says he needs Marshall’s experience. Has he always strictly been a gig musician? Marshall says, it’s how he made the majority of his money, but a job in that field is feast or famine, so from time to time, he had to take jobs to pay the bills. Drew asks, what about now? and Marshall says he hasn’t had a steady gig since he came to Port Charles. He’s starting over and going to reestablish himself. Drew says, he knows the feeling, and Marshall says he supposes Drew does. Come on, man. He knows what this is. Curtis put him up to this, didn’t he?

Curtis says, Drew is just helping him get answers to the questions Marshall refuses to answer, and Stella says, in other words, he’s sneaking around. No good has ever come from that. He says he was a former P.I. Sometimes sneaking around is the only way to get to the truth. If it was just him, he could let it go, but he has Portia and Trina to consider. Marshall left this family for decades. That speaks volumes for how dangerous the folks he was running with are. She says, Portia knows what he does about his father, and she’s still in. Give her credit for making her own choices. He says, what about Trina? He doesn’t want to gamble with her safety. He pulled her out of danger one time, and doesn’t want to put her back in it again. He needs complete answers. She says she understands that, but she’s just worried he’s going about it the wrong way. Instead of him and Drew sneaking around like spies, why doesn’t he do what she suggested, and talk to him. He says he’s tried repeatedly; with Marshall, it’s always a dead end. He’s made it abundantly clear, he’s only going to tell Curtis so much. He knows Stella has her opinions, but could she please trust that he knows what he’s doing? She asks if he remembers when she interfered with his and Portia’s relationship, and he says, how could he forget? She says she stuck her nose in where it didn’t belong, and Trina was hurt as a result. If he keeps poking around behind Marshall’s back. someone could get hurt, and she’s afraid that someone will be him.

Chase is about to go out the door with a box, and finds Michael about to knock. He says, Brook’s not here, and Michael asks if he can come in. Chase says, sure, and Michael says he was hoping to talk to both of them. Will Brook be back soon? Chase says, she’s in Bensonhurst visiting her mother. It’s been rough on her, giving Bailey back to Maxie. She needed to decompress. He’s packing up his things, and he and Michael are far from friends right now, so can it wait? Michael says he’s afraid not.

Carly says, this is ridiculous, but Olivia says, this is therapeutic. Instead of avoiding her emotions, she can release them by throwing an ax at some wood. She even brought a picture for inspiration. She shows a picture of Nina to Carly, but Carly tells her to put it away; she’ll use her imagination. They throw axes, and there’s a song part, but it’s not nearly as fun as when Anna and Obrecht smashed stuff.

Nina tells Willow that she’s visiting her photo editor; she got her appendix out. Willow tells her, enjoy the visit. If Nina will excuse her, she has a big exam to study for. Nina asks if she can spare a few minutes, but Willow says she has a lot of notes to go over. Nina promises it won’t take long. She was hoping after their conversation the other day, Willow was more open to her spending time with Wiley; maybe this weekend. Willow says she can’t talk about this right now, but Nina says, she’s missing her grandson. She knows Willow has to discuss it with Michael, but she was wondering if Willow could give her any indication of how he’s feeling. Willow says she’s astounded that Nina would ask her about Wiley, given the situation with Michael’s parents. Nina says she’s sorry Carly and Sonny weren’t able to work things out, but she doesn’t see how it has any bearing on her relationship with Wiley. Willow says, Carly caught Nina in bed with Sonny. Nina went after a married man like a heat seeking missile, and she doesn’t see why they’d have a problem with that? Nina guesses she shouldn’t be surprised Willow found out, but she never intended for that to happen. Willow asks if Nina keeps a running tally on how many times she’s used that phrase. How many lives have been ruined or damaged by things she never intended? How the hell can Nina ask Willow to advocate for her when she doesn’t believe a word Nina says?

Drew says, it’s a job interview, and Marshall says, and Drew is only doing this because Curtis asked him to help Marshall out. Or does Drew expect him believe he’d hire a musician he doesn’t know to be his jazz concierge? He’s nobody’s charity case, least of all his son’s. The interview is over. He gets up, and Drew says, hear him out.

Michael says he came to apologize, and Chase says, for what? Michael says he had no right coming down so hard on Chase about Brook and Bailey. He’s sorry. Chase says, apology accepted, and Michael says, that was way too easy. Chase says, he’s in the middle of packing up his life; he doesn’t really have it in him to lay into Michael right now, even though he most definitely deserves it. Michael says, Chase loved Bailey too. He can only imagine what Chase must be going through having to let her go. Would he feel better unloading? Chase took a lot of heat from everyone, himself included. He got suspended from the PCPD. He was doing a good thing; Michael had no right to judge. Chase says, Michael had zero right. He acted like Chase sleeping with Brook – which did not happen, by the way – was on par with what Michael and Willow did to him. Michael slept with his wife, and then had the nerve to lay into him because he hurt Willow’s feelings? Cut the crap. The real reason he’s here is to absolve his own guilt. It’s selfish and self-righteous. Michael asks if Chase feels better, and Chase says, actually, yeah. Wow. It would take a lot more than that for me to feel better.

Dante says, Elizabeth has a suspect? and she says, Betsy Frank. He says, Franco’s mother, and Finn asks if she told Dante about the other incident. She says she did, and Dante asks what evidence she has that points to Betsy. She says, Betsy sent her a Valentine’s card. It was very gothic, almost morbid. So she called Betsy today, and it turns out she’s in town visiting Franco’s grave. Convenient, doesn’t he think? She claims she just got here, but she could have been here for months. Dante says he’d like to see the card, but what did she and Betsy talk about? She says, Betsy told her about visiting Franco’s grave, and that she likes to pretend he’s still alive. She also knows Elizabeth is dating Finn because Betsy follows her on social media, which makes her wonder if that pushed her over the edge. Finn says he doesn’t know this woman at all, but for her to go to those lengths seems kind of extreme. Elizabeth says, Betsy’s not there on a good day, and now she’s grieving. People can be pushed to do desperate things while they’re grieving.

Nina wonders where this is coming from. She thought she and Willow had a cordial conversation the other day. Willow says, they did, but she realized it’s just part of Nina’s pattern. Every time she thinks they’ve made headway, she finds out Nina held onto information, or just plain lied by omission. Nina says, what happened between her and Sonny is no one else’s business, and Willow asks, then why go out of her way to drop hints that things between her and Carly were irreconcilable? This isn’t the first time Nina threw her under the bus, but it’s going to be the last. If she’s going to create discord between Michael’s parents, then be nice to her while withholding that information, Willow is going to feel used, played. And trust her, she’s going to resent it. Nina says she’s not trying to play Willow. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. She’s so appreciative of Willow trying to be her ally. Willow says, she’s not Nina’s ally; she’s Wiley’s mother. And until Wiley is old enough, it’s her job to decide what’s best for him, and that includes vetting the people he spends time with. Nina says, Wiley is her family. He’s her grandson. He’s the only thing she has left of her daughter. He’s her blood. Willow says, blood doesn’t entitle Nina to have a relationship with someone. Not if she’s going to hurt them.

Stella says, maybe Curtis should trust that Marshall knows what’s safe or not safe. He’s the one who’s lived his life, and in a much better position to judge than Curtis. Curtis says he wants to know and trust his father, but he can’t do that when he’s so closed off, and Stella says, he needs to trust Curtis too. Give the relationship time to grow; put in the work. Maybe then Marshall will disclose the things he wants to know. But mark her words, if he sneaks around in Marshall’s private business, there will be no chance of that happening.

Drew says, Curtis did ask him to interview Marshall for this job, and he was happy to oblige because he needs a jazz musician. Curtis thought Marshall would be a good fit, and he agreed. Is it so terrible his son is trying to help him out? Marshall says, he supposes not, and sits back down. Drew says, if his friendship with Curtis complicates things, feel free to walk away; no harm, no foul. He’s just got to look elsewhere. Marshall says he doesn’t want to be hasty; the job does sound interesting. Drew says, if they are going to work together, he does have to tell Marshall about the company’s HR policies. Aurora has contracts with the government, and due to their sensitive nature, he has contacts with intelligence agencies to do in depth background checks as a precaution. Marshall asks if all that is necessary, and Drew says he’s afraid so. It’s a condition of their standard policy, just in case of clearance or security issues; it’s pretty simple. HR sends some forms, he puts in his past employers and past addresses, any aliases in case he performed under a stage name. Marshall says, this job doesn’t sound like he’ll have enough time for his own music. He’s going to have to respectfully decline. He hopes there are no hard feelings. Drew says, no, and they shake hands. Marshall says he hopes he sees Drew at his gig, and Drew says, absolutely. He looks forward to it. He thanks Marshall for his time, and Marshall says, sure thing, and leaves.

Michael says, what Chase said about him feeling guilty, he was right. He and Willow felt guilty about their feelings for each other, and hated that it would hurt Chase, so they put off telling him for what they thought were the right reasons, but it was still dishonest. When Chase said he’d slept with Brook, it seemed to balance the scales, and let him off the hook a little. He’s sorry. Chase says, Willow married him because she thought he was dying. Then when he couldn’t walk, she stayed with him to give him hope. He’ll always wish they hadn’t lied to him, but he understands why they did it. Michael wonders when they try to do the right thing they always end up lying, and Chase says, it’s definitely counterintuitive. Michael says, when it comes to doing the right thing, Chase definitely wins. This is the second child he’s saved, right? Chase says, yeah, but Michael and Willow kind of saved his life, so they’re even. Michael says, not even close, and Chase suggests Michael help close that gap by helping him load boxes into his car. He hands Michael a heavy box that says BLQ Bathroom on it.

Dante asks if Elizabeth minds if he hangs onto the card, and she says, not at all. He asks if Betsy knew about the spare key, but she says, not to her knowledge. She supposes Franco could have told her, but she can’t imagine why. He asks, what about the boys? Could she have checked in with them, and they told her? Cameron says he hasn’t spoken to her, and how weird would it be for her to contact Jake and Aiden? Dante says, Jake and Aiden didn’t mention anything when Elizabeth checked in with them, did they? She says she didn’t tell them about the break-in; she just wanted to make sure they were okay. She never considered Betsy could be using her sons. Dante says, in case one of the kids is involved, he’ll keep a low profile on this, so she can take that worry off her mind.

Olivia tells Carly, looking good, as they pour from a pitcher of beer. Carly says, who knew it could be so much fun and feel incredible to throw an ax? Who came up with this idea? Sam thinks a lumberjack, and Olivia says, if only they could throw axes at all of their problems. Although she guesses in Sonny and Nina’s case, that might not be a very good thing. Sam asks if they really think it’s a good idea to drink beer and throw axes at the same time, and Carly says she does. Speaking of Sonny, she just signed away all her claims to community property. Olivia asks if Carly thinks that’s a good idea, and Carly says she just wanted it to be over, and move forward. Sam asks if she thinks she can, and Carly says, not right now. She can’t move past all the damage Nina did, no matter how hard she tries, and doesn’t think she’ll be able to move past it until Nina pays. Olivia says she doesn’t blame Carly, but karma will take care of this. Nina will get what’s coming to her. Carly says, karma takes too long, and Olivia says, it’s not healthy to focus on revenge. Sam says she thinks Olivia is right. Carly has a new life ahead of her; why doesn’t she focus on that?

Nina asks how Willow could say that. She’d never hurt Wiley. Willow says she doesn’t doubt Nina’s love for Wiley; she just doesn’t know what she’ll get with Nina. Nina says she thinks about Wiley all the time, and misses him every day. She realizes she’s made mistakes. It might be hard to believe, but she’s learning from her mistakes, and promises to be more forthcoming in the future. Willow says she wants to keep the door open for Wiley to have a relationship with Nina, but Michael is another story, and she’s starting to understand where he’s coming from. Nina says, do not keep her from her grandchild.

Curtis says, maybe he and Drew planned the wrong move, and Stella tells him, be patient a while longer, and she believes he’ll learn all he needs to know, and then he can make better decisions to keep all of them safe. He says, that’s all that matters, and his phone rings. He says, Drew, and tells Drew that he was just about to call him. Drew says he has news about Curtis’s dad, and Curtis says, never mind about the interview. Drew says, too late, they just finished, and Curtis asks how it went. Drew says, Marshall turned him down. He wouldn’t agree to a background check.

Dante says he’ll look into Betsy’s whereabouts for the last few months or so, when Cameron comes in, and says he just finished talking with the officer. He showed him the hiding place for the key. Dante thanks him, and tells them not to touch the painting for a little longer. He leaves, and Finn asks how Elizabeth is holding up. She says, the thought that Betsy’s been here for months, using her knowledge of Elizabeth and Franco to play these games is creepy. Has she been breaking into the house the entire time? Following her to work, getting her key, and bringing it back? She’s been working too much. Betsy could have hurt the boys, and she wasn’t there to protect them. Cameron says he can protect them just fine. He’s going to get someone to cover his shift. He doesn’t want Elizabeth to be alone. Elizabeth says she doesn’t want Cameron upending his life over this, and Finn suggests he bunk there for a couple days, just until Dante sorts this out. Chase has been bugging him to spend time with Violet, and she’d like it; more candy, staying up late, and Chase could really use her company right now. Elizabeth says, it’s not an imposition? and Finn says, not at all. Under the circumstances, he’d feel better if he stayed. Cameron says, then it’s settled. He’ll get ready for work. He goes upstairs, and Finn holds Elizabeth. She says she doesn’t want Cameron taking this on. Does he thinks she’s overreacting? He says, no. She’s doing the right thing. He’ll stay until she feels safe again.

Carly tells Sam and Olivia, she’s going with her Initial instinct; she deserves a fresh start. They clink glasses, and she says, watch this. With this throw, she releases herself from Sonny and Nina. Good riddance. She throws the ax, and makes a bullseye. Olivia and Sam cheer.

Willow tells Nina, she’s not saying Nina will never see Wiley again, but they need to let things settle. Nina asks what that means, and Willow says she doesn’t think there’s a path to Nina seeing Wiley on Saturday. Nina says, let her remind Willow, as Wiley’s biological grandmother, she has rights in this state. She hasn’t pushed it out of a gesture of goodwill. But if this is the path they’ll be taking now, that Willow and Michael get to decide to block access to her grandson, then they leave her no choice. She will fight for her rights. She walks away.

Tomorrow, Finn asks if Elizabeth thinks he’s accusing her sons; Anna says, the investigation isn’t completely wrapped up; Marshall says, it might not be safe to do that; and Dante thinks Elizabeth has a stalker.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Another show I often wonder why I watch.

Teresa said Luis was the love of her life, and she was going to protect them. She told a producer, go f*** yourself, and peeled out. Jennifer tried calling her, but got voicemail, so she sent a message for Teresa to call. Bill called, saying he was on his way, and Jennifer told him that Teresa had stormed out, but she had no idea what happened. Teresa was having a party at her house, and invited people Jennifer didn’t like, then took off. It was the definition of leaving someone hanging, and now she had to play hostess. Dolores ranted to Frank about Jackie commenting on Bill sticking his d*ck in someone else, and in her interview, she said it pissed her off that Jackie questioned her loyalty to Jennifer, then talked behind Jennifer’s back.

Bill arrived, and the the guests follow shortly after. In Marge’s interview, she said things were improving with Jennifer, but things were awkward with Bill. She had nothing against him, but she had an issue with the way Jennifer chastised women. In particular, this woman. Jennifer told them about Teresa jetting, and Jackie asked what upset her? She wondered if it had something to do with Luis, and Melissa said she was warned this would happen. Marge asked if Teresa took the food, because she was starving, which sounded like something I would say. Jennifer said they had food, and everyone sat outside. Melissa said she and Jennifer were always going at it, and Jennifer insisted she was just teasing. We flashed back to some nasty comments from Jennifer that didn’t look like teasing to me, and Jennifer said she didn’t know Melissa would get offended that much, which was really another dig. Dolores and Frank joined the group, and they started eating. Dolores asked if Teresa was coming, but nobody knew.

Marge wondered if Teresa wasn’t going to show up for her own party, and Melissa said Teresa was terrified they’d talk about Luis. In Teresa’s interview, she said, since Marge brought up the video, she was sure Marge was talking behind her back. She wanted to handle the situation, and said no one should judge, especially about someone’s past. That’s when she steps in. At the party, Marge said Luis wanted to be with Teresa, and things being made public went with the territory. Teresa and Luis arrived, and in Marge’s interview, she said it was so Teresa. She leaves in a huff, and comes back like nothing happened. Joe #2 asked what Lewis played in high school, and without missing a beat, Frank said, with himself. I laughed so hard, I have no idea what Luis said. It suddenly got very quiet, and Marge said, an awkward silence. Traci whispered to Melissa that she wondered if they’d be addressing the elephant in the room, and Teresa honed in on it, demanding, what elephant? Marge told her that Jennifer had said she left in a fit, and Teresa looked all shocked like she had no idea what Jennifer was talking about. Jennifer said Teresa had been upset, and she was unsure if Teresa was coming back, but Teresa insisted that didn’t happen. She said if stuff was going on behind her back, she was going to find out. Marge said nothing was being said behind her back, but they were curious about the video. People were concerned about her. Teresa said, whatever happened in the past was past. All she wanted to focus on was her present and future with Luis. Luis asked what they wanted to know, but Teresa said he didn’t owe anyone an explanation. Marge said, it was out there, and Teresa was a public figure. Why was she so defensive? Teresa got louder, and said she didn’t like how nasty Marge was, talking behind her back. She’d been with Luis a year, and Marge should be happy for her. Marge said she was happy, but concerned, and Teresa told Luis not to answer Marge’s question. Marge said she hadn’t asked anything, and Teresa said she got protective when someone went after Luis. Marge said, no one was going after him, and Luis got up to talk. Teresa told him, stop, but he ignored her. He told Marge that on her best day, she didn’t intimidate him, and in Marge’s interview, she said she was trying to help him explain himself. Everyone thought the video was crazy. Teresa kept trying to get Luis to stop talking, and he told her that she had two ears and one mouth; stop interrupting him. Marge said the video was all over the internet, and everyone had wondered about the camp. Luis said he’d become good at business, but had grown up in trauma. A friend of his had started a Warrior camp in California where men could visit their pain and get clarity. He had to learn to be vulnerable, and he’d needed to tell someone that he didn’t want to marry them, and apologize for not being honest. In Jackie’s interview, she said, in the video she saw, Luis was asking someone to marry him. In Marge’s interview, she wondered if he was lying to their faces. Luis said he had a thirsty ex who tried to embarrass him by posting it, but he was proud of the work he’d done. Teresa said, happy now? and Joe #2 asked what she was upset about. Jennifer gossiped all the time, and called him a crook, but Teresa still hung out with her. Teresa said he and Melissa hung out with Marge who went after Jennifer. Marge said Jennifer had been coming at her since they met, and in Dolores’s interview, she said she couldn’t believe they were talking about this again. Has she seen the show?

Jennifer said Marge had exposed a secret, but everything she brought up was already out there. Melissa said Jennifer had dug around, trying to find out who Evan was banging, but Jennifer said Frank had said he knew the woman. Frank told her that he’d never said that, and Jennifer threw Bill under the bus, saying, he was the one who told her. In Jackie’s interview, she said, if Jennifer had found out Evan cheated, she would have shouted about it so everyone could hear it. Jennifer had just been trying to hurt her, like Teresa did. Be a real woman and admit it. Tiki walked into the middle of this mess, and I’m surprised he didn’t walk right back out. Melissa said, when it was about Luis, Teresa said they were digging, but when Jennifer went after someone, it wasn’t digging. Jennifer had called her husband a crook. Jennifer said it was hearsay, and already out there. We flashed back to realtor Michelle telling Jennifer that Joe #2 hadn’t paid her husband. Melissa said Jennifer had written a f***ing novel on social media. Jennifer whined that Melissa had started it, and she was retaliating, adding Joe was a little bitch boy. In Melissa’s interview, she said she would never speak of any of the men that way. Melissa got up, and she and Jennifer got in each other’s faces. When Melissa tried to go into the house, Jennifer grabbed her.

No surprise, this triggered Melissa to start swinging (and rightly so), but Dolores got in the middle. Melissa said Jennifer looked like a loser; have some couth. Jennifer said, no, you, and Melissa said, you don’t you’re your hands on people. Because she can take responsibility for nothing, Jennifer said Melissa started it. Melissa said she didn’t give a f*** about Jennifer, and Jackie said she was done with Jennifer. Jennifer said Jackie had come to her, pretending to be her friend, and then said Bill had stuck his d*ck in someone else. Jackie said, he did. By the way, during this entire thing, Bill just hung around the outskirts, looking like he wasn’t even paying attention. In Jackie’s interview, she said Jennifer had tried to dig up information on Evan, and shown no remorse. Then she put her hands on Jackie’s friend, so she was done with her. Jennifer screeched for Melissa and Jackie to get out of her house. Jackie had tried to ruin her friendship with Dolores. In Dolores’s interview, she said, Jennifer got herself into trouble and pissed people off, but they were ganging up on her right now. Jennifer was hurt, and no one had empathy for her, when her husband had been called out as a cheater. Tiki and Traci escaped with the others, and in the car, Melissa said, Bill can’t stand Jennifer.

Jennifer ranted that Melissa had started with her, then Teresa’s brother got in on it. Um… He is Melissa’s husband. In the car, Melissa said that if her sisters had been sitting there, everybody would need to watch it, but Joe’s sister didn’t even budge, and it annoyed her. As a matter-of-fact, she was going to text Teresa right now. Bill hid in the kitchen with the other guy, and Teresa said she knew Jennifer had no ill intentions. In Frank’s interview, he said, these women are crazy. This wasn’t going to be the end of it, but he was a man’s man, and took the position of not getting involved in women’s drama. Teresa texted Melissa back that she’d make this better tomorrow.

Back at their own house, Dolores told Frank that melissa had charged at Jennifer, and when you charge at someone, where they come from, it means a fight. I don’t know where she got this charging business, since Jennifer grabbed Melissa as she was walking past, but they’re all idiots who make it up as they go along. Joe #2 told Melissa that Jennifer was not a nice person, and Melissa said, Bill checked out of the building, walking away when his wife got in another woman’s face. Jennifer wasn’t happy about that either, and told Bill that he just stood there. He should have gotten in the middle, and now everyone is thinking he didn’t defend her, and probably can’t stand her. Jackie told Evan that she’d made the comment in the context of feeling bad for Jennifer. Jennifer had taken all the pain, when it was Bill who had done wrong. In Jackie’s interview, she said she knew how it hurt because she’d been there, and to think Jennifer had been trying to add to her pain was upsetting. Jennifer had taken the friendship she’d offered, and thrown it in her face. She was done. Joe #3 told Marge that it had been psychotic, and Marge said she was glad they went past the video topic. Luis told them he’d been breaking up with someone, but on the video, he’d asked them to marry him. Tiki told Tracy that he didn’t even get to finish his drink, and Teresa told Luis that Marge had an evil streak. Luis asked if they could stop talking about it. I’m starting to like him, but I wonder if he’ll last.

At Missy G’s, everyone gathered for breakfast, and Jackie wondered what happened at Jennifer’s after they left. At Jennifer’s place, she made a traditional Turkish breakfast. I don’t know what all was on the table, but it looked good, and it was a lot of food. She told the kids to go play because it was going to be adult time. Jennifer insisted Melissa had charged at her. Marge told Joe #3 that Luis had said she wouldn’t intimidate him on her best day. What man would say that to a woman? Melissa got ready for her pink party, and said, pink makes people happy. Teresa said she was going to talk to Melissa. She was family, and Jennifer was a dear friend. She was going to ~~make it worse~~ help then make up.

At Joe #2 and Melissa’s house, everyone got in the pool. They played a stupid game where the couples were asked questions like, who was more likely to…? The questions ended up being mostly about sex, and it was TMI. Jennifer told Gabby that since they weren’t going to Melissa’s party, they’d have a family night, and their own pink party. Dolores found a photo of her and Frank’s first New Year’s Eve together, and OH MY GOD, THE HAIR. In her interview, she said it was her first night out with her older boyfriend, and she was so excited. Frank ended up staying over on a mattress in the living room, and woke to her mom throwing holy water on him. He’d thought the dog was peeing on him. At Melissa and Joe’s, Marge said, a friend who couldn’t be honest with you wasn’t a friend, and Traci wondered why Teresa was staying at Jennifer’s after Jennifer insulted her brother and fought with Melissa. If someone had done that to her, she would demand her siblings not be friends with them. At Jennifer’s, Teresa left for Melissa’s party, and told Jennifer that they’d make it better. Jennifer said, don’t lose her temper.

Melissa squealed over all the pink, and the food looked fantastic. Melissa asked, what happened after they left? and Dolores said Melissa had charged at Jennifer like she was going to hit her. Again, is she watching the same show I am? Melissa said she stood up to make her point, but Dolores said she thought Melissa was going to hit Jennifer, and Melissa said, Jennifer was the one who grabbed her. Marge said Jackie had been empathetic toward Jennifer, and Jackie said that showed how much she could let go of things. Dolores said she thought what Jackie had said was cruel and vulgar, and Jackie said, it had been misconstrued. I’m sure Dolores wished she had a dictionary handy, and Jackie said, Jennifer shouldn’t have had to shoulder all the guilt and shame. In Jackie’s interview, she said, Dolores would take any opportunity to throw her under the bus, and make herself look like the better friend. Jackie said Jennifer had only doubled down on the things she’d said, and she had enough. Dolores said everyone had ganged up on Jennifer, and Traci said, everyone jumped in, but it could have been resolved. Marge said Jennifer never apologized for anything, and she was an a-hole.

Luis said he felt bad for Jennifer, but Joe #2 said he didn’t. Jennifer had evilness in her. Teresa said, if she thought that was true, she wouldn’t hang out with Jennifer, but Joe said Jennifer was malicious. Crook was a serious word. He’d been offended, but Teresa still hung out with her. Marge said that Jennifer talked sh*t, and Joe said they might have wondered about Luis’s video, but didn’t say he was a crook. In Joe #2’s interview, he said, when Jennifer talked about Teresa’s little brother like that, who’d busted his ass as far back as he could recall, Teresa should have eaten her alive. Traci told Teresa that Jennifer had called Joe #2 a little bitch boy, and you had to stand up for family; it worked both ways. Teresa said, only family? and in Teresa’s interview, she said Traci was trying to cause problems. Traci said she’d think Teresa would want Joe #2 to be vocal in supporting her, if the shoe was on the other foot, and this pissed Teresa off, so she and Luis left the party.

Tell me again how she doesn’t storm off.

Next time, a (literal) hornet’s nest, Dolores asks if Jennifer is still mad about the affair, and Evan tells Bill that Jennifer is not a good person.

🪕 Fare Thee Well…

Meet me tomorrow for soap and some OC. Until then, stay safe, stay having strength in the face of adversity, and stay remembering it’s not healthy to focus on revenge.

Feb26

February 25, 2022 – News Of Peter’s Death Travels Fast, Kelly’s the Worst, Dolores’s Take, Heather Whines, Absent, Bribery, a Possibility, Dog, a Dozen Quotes For Black History Month & Taking You

Posted on February 26, 2022 by theresakp

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Sam sees Dante near the hospital reception desk, and runs up to him. She says, Anna called, and said they were back in town. Is he a patient here? He says, no, he’s fine. He just has to do a follow-up for the hit in the head he took. He tells her that she looks beautiful, and apologizes for not calling on the way back. The WSB is debriefing him pretty much indefinitely. She says, he’s healthy; that’s the most important thing. Now will he shut up and give her a kiss? He says, yes, ma’am, and does.

Monica says she knows how disappointed Willow must be to postpone her trip to Paris, and Michael says, she doesn’t have a passport, and she’s having difficulty tracking down her birth certificate. Willow says, according to the State Department, they have no record of her. It’s almost like she never existed.

Alexis calls Harmony, and says she’s just checking in. At Charlie’s, Harmony asks if that’s what Alexis is calling giving her a gentle nudge in the right direction, but Alexis says she’s calling to offer moral support. She knows it’s a big day for Harmony. At one of the tables, cash changes hands for what’s no doubt a shady deal, and Alexis asks if Harmony is there. Harmony says Alexis is right; it’s probably one of the most important days of her life. The day she tells Willow that she’s not her biological daughter. Alexis says her boss is here, and she’s got to go. She’ll check in later. Good luck. Shawn walks into Alexis’s office, and says, Harmony, huh? She asks if he has a problem with that.

Elizabeth looks at the card from Betsy, and flashes back to finding her ring in her locker, getting stuck in the art therapy room, and discovering her dress was slashed. Finn asks if she’s okay, and she says she just zoned out for a minute. She needs some caffeine. He says, with the double-shifts she’s pulling, he’s not sure caffeine is going to do the trick. She says, maybe not, and he asks if that’s the card Franco’s mom sent her. She says, she was going to throw it out, and put the bad memories behind her, but unfortunately, she doesn’t think it will put an end to things. He asks what she means, and she says, something big is going on.

Carly looks at the family photo on her desk, along with her divorce papers. Her assistant says someone is here to see her, and Carly says, send them in. Drew walks in, and she asks, what happened?

Nina says, Sonny wouldn’t have called her if he hadn’t been drinking, but he says he would have called her sober. She says, that would have been a first. He’s looking down the barrel of a divorce because he played fast and free with his meds. He says, she doesn’t know that; he doesn’t know that. All he knows is that he’s going through a divorce, and she’s here. She says, he’s changing the subject, but he says he forgot what the subject was already. She says she can’t remember the subject right now, and he takes her hand. He pulls her to him, and they hug. Then he kisses her.

Monica says, Willow had a rather unorthodox childhood, but the fact that the government can’t produce her birth certificate is egregious. Willow says, it’s very frustrating, and Monica says, it’s ridiculous. If there’s anything she can do to help, please let her know. Willow thanks her, and the doorbell rings. Willow opens the door to Harmony, and says, hopefully, her mother can give her all the information she needs.

Shawn says he wouldn’t want someone to judge him based on the worst chapter of his life. He made a fresh start, and Harmony is owed one too. If Alexis says she’s changed… Alexis says, he’ll believe she has? He says, he’ll believe she believes it, and she says she’ll take it as a win. She’s sure he doesn’t want to talk about her personal life on company time, and he says she’s right. He has news of his own. News that’s going to change the future of this company.

Sam says, so it’s all over? and Dante says, it’s all over. Peter’s dead. Speaking of which, there’s some people he’s got to tell. She asks if she can be his back-up, and he says he’d love for her to be his back-up, but he should probably do this on his own. Can he meet her at her place afterward? She says she’s going to hold him to that, he kisses her again, and leaves.

Sonny takes Nina’s hand and starts to lead her to the bedroom, but she tells him, wait, stop. What they’re doing, it’s a huge mistake.

Carly tells Drew, she’s sorry; that wasn’t a great welcome home. She’s glad he’s back and safe, but she heard he went with Dante and Anna to find Maxie, and he has a really somber look on his face. He says, it’s all good news. Maxie is home, and she’s safe, and she’s reuniting with her daughter as they speak. Carly says, that’s wonderful news. When she heard what Maxie and Brook did to protect Maxie’s baby, it broke her heart. He says, the good news is, they never have to look over their shoulder again because Peter is dead. The nightmare he brought over all of them is over now. Maxie and her family can be together again.

Nina says she doesn’t want to cross the line with Sonny, but he says, the line’s already been crossed. She tells him not to joke this away. She thinks she’s made a lot of mistakes, and a kiss between them should mean a lot more than a distraction technique from the real issue of him and his meds. He says, it’s not a technique, and she says, the point is, he went on another bender. She doesn’t claim to be an expert here, but aside from the physical health concerns, alcohol can dull the effects of the medication. Even though he’s back on his meds, he could still be emotionally vulnerable until it kicks in. So what they were about to do would be wrong, just like it was wrong the other day. He says, what happened between them, that wasn’t drinking, and she says, no, but he was drinking heavily days before, and his body is readjusting to all the meds. That would explain what happened between them at the Haunted Star. Then Carly walked in on them. He says, what if he doesn’t want to explain it away? What if his drinking had nothing to do with what happened between them?

Finn says, something big is happening. Like what? Sam approaches them and says she’s sorry to interrupt, but have they spoken to Anna this morning? Elizabeth says, no, and Finn says he hasn’t spoken to her in a few days. Why? What’s going on? Sam says, she was in Europe, looking for Peter, and he’s gone. Elizabeth asks if he got away again, but Sam says, no. She means the other kind of gone; he’s dead. She knows she’s had a lot more time to process this, so she’ll say what they’re probably thinking. Peter has always managed to come back when they thought he was gone, but not this time. He’s finally dead, and he will never be able to hurt them, their families, or anyone else ever again.

Drew says, he knows it’s a lot to process about Peter’s death, but he thought Carly would be happy about Maxie. She says she is. She’s so happy Peter is dead. She just wishes Jason was here to see it. He says, Jason, his brother, and her… How would she describe Jason? She says, he was her person. He loved her unconditionally despite her many faults, and she loved him. She still loves him. Drew says, he died saving the lives of people he cared about. He set a course in motion that led to Peter’s downfall. He died a hero because that’s who he was. She says, he was certainly her hero. Always there when she needed him. She still needs him.

Sonny says, the medication and alcohol does explain the connection between him and Nina. They’re drawn to each other like a moth to a flame, and the night at the Haunted Star was a mistake for many reasons; the timing, hurting Carly. Then they talked that night at the chapel. He fell in love with Nina in Nixon Falls when he didn’t know who he was, and those feelings don’t just disappear. Maybe the silver lining is, they now finally get to unpack what they really mean to each other, without all the baggage and deception. She says she understands what he’s saying. They had all that baggage because she’s the one who created that. She described their love in Nixon Falls as pure, and it was, but that was only part of the story. The whole time, she was drowning in guilt. It was wrong of her to fall in love with him when he didn’t have his memory, just like it would be wrong if they explored anything between them when he’s so vulnerable. She goes to freshen up, and there’s a knock at the door. Frank says, there’s someone on the list to see him, and Dante comes to the door. He says, bad time?

Alexis says Shawn doesn’t sound very positive about that news. Should she be worried? Should she be updating her resumé? He says she knows how he keeps his cards close to his chest; it’s actually good news. The circulation for The Invader has actually increased. Aurora Media is downsizing its print division. They’re holding on to The Banner in Llannview for legacy reasons, but they’re divesting from their west coast news readers. She asks how this is affecting him, and he says he’s thinking of buying them up to expand The Invader’s reach. She says, that’s a huge deal; congratulations. He says, there’s just one catch. The offices are located in San Francisco, and he’d have to move there to make this work.

Harmony says, it’s good to see Monica, and Monica says, hopefully, Harmony can help Willow out with this birth certificate issue. Willow asks if they can use the living room, and Monica says, of course (🍷). Willow and Harmony go into the living room, and Monica asks Michael if he thinks Harmony will solve the mystery of the birth certificate. He says he doesn’t know. She’s been pretty evasive so far.

Willow says, Harmony mentioned on the phone that she has some news about Willow’s birth certificate, and Harmony says she does. Willow asks if everything is okay, and Harmony says, there’s something she needs to tell Willow.

Shawn tells Alexis that he’ll have to move his non-profit base of operations to San Francisco, at least for a while. Maybe someday, he can split his time between there and Port Charles. She says, it sounds like a wonderful opportunity. San Francisco’s a beautiful city. She’s so happy for him. He says, and yet, she doesn’t sound like she is, and she says, selfishly, she liked having him around again. She liked when they were rooming together; it was domestic and it was happy, like their happy little playing house. He says, like it would have been years ago, if he hadn’t screwed things up as a couple. She tells him, she didn’t say that, and he says, but she was thinking that. She says, they were good together… when they were good together. He tells her, he’d say they still are. He knows there are a million reasons for him to move to the west coast. He was just wondering if there was one better reason for him to stay.

Willow says, whatever it is, Harmony can tell her. She knows they’ve had their ups and downs, but she’s Harmony’s daughter; she’s here for her. Harmony says, she managed to find Willow’s birth certificate, and Willow asks, how? Harmony says she still has some connections in Claiborne County, and their record-keeping system is badly outdated, but she called in a few favors, and they’re going to send her a new copy of the birth certificate. Willow says, that’s great news, and hugs Harmony.

Elizabeth says, Peter’s dead? Is Sam absolutely sure? Sam says, according to Dante, yes. Anna saw Peter take his last breath. The WSB has possession of his body, did an autopsy, and they’re filing all of the paperwork. The reign of terror that Peter had is finally over. Finn asks if Elizabeth is okay, but she says she doesn’t know how to answer that. Peter was responsible for so much loss; Franco’s death and Jason’s death, all those months Maxie was kept away from her baby. It just feels like there should be something more. Finn agrees, and says, there’s certainly something appealing about Peter rotting in prison for the rest of his life, alone, knowing the world’s completely forgotten about him. At least there’s no possibility of escape this time. Elizabeth says she thought after all this time she’d feel some kind of closure. She’s relieved, but it doesn’t lessen what they lost. Sam says she knows how Elizabeth feels, and Elizabeth thanks her for telling them. She says, Sam doesn’t have to stick around, but Sam says, the way she sees it, her and Elizabeth had their lives significantly turned upside down in the past year and a half, but Jake and Danny are Jason’s sons, so they’re always going to be connected. Elizabeth sought her out when she found out Jason was marrying Carly, because she knew how Sam felt. What she’s trying to say is, she’ll always have Elizabeth’s back. Elizabeth thanks her, and says she’ll continue to have Sam’s. Sam says she’ll give them some private time, and leaves.

Drew says, he takes it things haven’t gotten any better between Carly and Sonny, and she says, it can’t get much worse than walking in on Sonny in bed with Nina; that was definitely a low point. And when she saw Sonny in bed with Nina, all she wanted to do was run to Jason. He had this way of making her feel like the world wasn’t going to end, even though the sky was falling. But she’s glad she ran into Drew. He has the same touch. He says he was worried he just made everything worse, considering they almost… They flash back to almost kissing, and she says, almost.

Nina is still in the bathroom, and Sonny invites Dante in. Dante says, he doesn’t know if anyone told Sonny, but Peter August is dead. Sonny says, really? and Dante says, he won’t be hurting anyone ever again. He wanted to let Sonny know before the news broke. He has to go to the Quartermaines, and let Monica and Michael know, unless Sonny wants to let Michael know. Sonny says, it’s better coming from Dante. Is he saying Anna took Peter out? Dante says, it was a team effort, and Sonny says, he’s going to check in with Anna; see what’s going on. Nina sees Dante is there, and stays hidden, and Dante says he’s not in any rush, and he knows Peter is the reason Jason is dead. So if Sonny wants to talk… Sonny says, he appreciates the offer, but he’s doing fine. Dante says, he’s not. Everything that’s going on with Carly, and his best friend that he’d normally confide this stuff in, isn’t here anymore. He’s not saying he’s Jason, but he’s here for Sonny. Sonny says he has nothing to talk about; he’s fine. He just wants to be left alone, that’s all. Dante asks if it’s a business problem, or is there another reason Sonny’s trying to get rid of him. Nina listens in.

Drew says, he and Carly made the right call stepping back that night. Whatever hole was drawing them together, he doesn’t want it to jeopardize their friendship. She says, they were both having a really bad night. She thought she’d spend the rest of her life with Sonny, and she’s sure he thought the same thing about Sam. And like that – she snaps her fingers – everything changed. He says, they’re not in the same boat; she and Sonny are married. She shows him the papers, and says, they’re getting a divorce. He says he’s sorry to hear that, and she says, her too. She feels like she didn’t have a choice. She kept asking Sonny over and over again to tell her what happened in Nixon Falls, and he just wouldn’t. He wanted to focus on the present, and she gets that, but when the truth came out, because it always does, she couldn’t believe how many secrets Sonny was keeping from her. Then when she walked in on him in bed with Nina, she had to choose herself. How could she be a good role model for Josslyn and Avery and Donna if she stayed in a marriage where she wasn’t respected? He says he can’t argue with any of that. So that’s it; it’s over? She says, they met with lawyers, and kept it as civilized as they could. They agreed, for Donna and Avery’s sake, they wanted to make it as seamless as possible, but they can’t really do that. Life is complicated. Her mouth drops open, and Drew asks, what is it? She says, she just realized. Does Sonny know Peter is dead? Does he have any idea the man who killed Jason is gone?

Dante says, Sonny should know by now, he can’t push Dante away that easy. He’s seen this before. He knows what it is, and knows walking away would be a bad idea. Sonny says, Dante is right. He shouldn’t have snapped at him like that. He had a bad day yesterday. He met with Carly and the attorneys to hammer out the divorce, and it didn’t go very well, so he’s embarrassed to say, he went out and had a lot of drinks, and he feels like hell today. He’s hung over. No big mystery. Some other time, they can have coffee and talk. Dante says he didn’t now Sonny and Carly were doing divorce proceedings. He’s sorry about that. He loves Sonny, and he’ll check in later. Call if he needs anything. Dante leaves, and Nina comes out. She thanks Sonny for not telling Dante she was here. She doesn’t feel like answering a bunch of questions. He says, she doesn’t owe anybody any explanations, and she says she’s just curious. Why didn’t he tell Dante that she was here? He doesn’t say anything, and she says, right. That’s just proof the kiss was a mistake.

Willow tells Harmony, she’s glad the answer was so simple. She was going crazy; it was like she didn’t exist. Harmony says, the way she raised Willow, it’s her fault, but Willow says, Harmony is a seeker. She asks the big questions, and sincerely wants to find a better way to live, a better way to be in the world. And the underlying impulses are good ones, even if some of the outcomes have been horrible and difficult. Harmony says she’s sorry if this process dredged up some memories of the past, but Willow says, that’s all it is now; the past. She’s glad they can move on together. She takes Harmony’s hand.

Alexis says, she’ll give Shawn two reasons; TJ and Molly. He says, TJ is a full-grown man, and his son wasn’t what he was talking about, and she knows that. When they reconnected last year, it felt like fate. She says, it did? and he says, it felt like they were given a do-over in their relationship, without repeating the same mistakes. She helped him get out of jail; now he’s helping her get some purpose back in life. They’re helping each other get back on track. They care about each other. So is he right? Has there been something bubbling up to the surface in the last few months? She says she hadn’t really thought about it, and he says, liar. She says, does she want him in her life? Absolutely. 100%. But when Neil died, a part of her shut down, and she’s not sure how to turn it back on again. He says, but she’d like to, right? when Sam comes to the door. Shawn says he’ll get Alexis those reports, and greets Sam on his way out. Sam says she hopes she wasn’t interrupting anything.

Finn tells Elizabeth that he doesn’t talk about it much, but he knows better than anyone, you don’t get over losing your spouse. It took him a long, long time to make peace with Rieko’s death. There may be a path forward for her, where she can hang onto the good Franco memories, and keep them with her, and at the same time keep the trauma of his death in the past. She says, if only it was that simple. She hasn’t told him what’s been going on with her, and Franco.

Michael asks, what’s the good word? and Willow says, her mom was able to track down her birth certificate. It should be arriving soon. Harmony says she should get going, and Willow opens the door. Dante is on the porch, and Michael asks what he’s doing here. Dante says he wanted to talk to Michael, and Harmony says she doesn’t need to be here for this, and leaves. Willow says she imagines Dante is here to talk about Sonny and Carly; she’ll give them some privacy. Dante says, actually, she should stay, and Monica as well. It involves all of them. He wanted to be the one person to tell them that Peter is dead. He’ll never hurt anyone again.

Drew tells Carly that he has no idea if Sonny knows about Peter. He’s been kind of busy getting debriefed by the Bureau. Carly hates the thought of looking at Sonny right now, but Jason’s family. She should be the one to tell him that Jason’s death was avenged. He says, if she wants some back-up, he’s happy to go with her. She looks at the family photo again, and he says, or he could break it to Sonny himself and take it off her plate.

Nina says, Peter’s dead? She can’t believe it. He made so many people miserable. What happens now that the horrible nightmare is over; it’s ended. He says, what usually follows an ending is a new beginning, and she says she should go. He grabs her arm, and says, she doesn’t have to go now, but she says she does. Whatever happens next, she hopes he considers cutting down on his drinking, or not drink at all. He deserves to have a clear mind when he figures out what he wants to do next. He says he’ll think about it because he believes he owes her that much, but she says, he doesn’t owe her anything. She touches his face, and says, he owes it to himself.

Finn says, so there was more to this besides the ring. Why didn’t Elizabeth say anything? She says, because she felt like she was imagining things, and he says, but it’s real. Tell him. She says, it was Valentine’s Day. She’d decided to donate the dress she wore when she married Franco. She wasn’t going to wear it again, and it had just been hanging in her closet in a garment bag. When the bag was opened, the dress was torn to shreds. She knows all of this seems so random on a case by case basis, but when you combine the ring, the dress, and this card… He says, it’s a pattern. She shouldn’t dismiss that. She says, she just feels like someone is doing this deliberately, and he asks if she’s sure the boys aren’t upset about them and acting out. She says, Cameron is so happy with Josslyn and PCU, his heart is not in a destructive place. He says, Jake and Aiden, and she says, she asked both of them, and they both insist they had nothing to do with the ring. She knows when her boys are lying, and she doesn’t think they are. She guesses she could ask them again. Finn’s phone dings, and he says he has to check on a patient. He’ll see her back at the house. It’s going to be okay.

Alexis asks if Peter’s death gave Sam any closure, and Sam says, closure and relief. Not only for herself, for the entire city, including Alexis. Peter was the one who gaslit Alexis into thinking Franco was a threat to her. Alexis says, she was drunk when she assaulted Dante, and can’t blame Peter for that. Prison, unfortunately, was a wake-up call that she needed to be sober. Sam says, then she reunited with Shawn. How are things going between the two of them? Alexis says, they’re just good friends. He’s also her boss, so anything beyond that would be inappropriate anyway. Sam says she can accept that, even though Alexis is the happiest Sam’s seen her since Neil died. And the way he died was so sudden and unexpected. Alexis pulled herself together, and keeps moving forward. Neil would want her happy. As a matter-of-fact, Sam thinks Shawn was probably the most stable relationship Alexis has been a part of since Sam’s known her. Alexis says, it’s a pretty low bar she’s set, and Sam says, true, but can’t Shawn be Alexis’s confidante, and not Harmony with all her baggage? She knows Alexis said she was giving Harmony a second chance, but has she really changed?

Harmony sits with the shady guy at Charlie’s, and he says, sorry. That seat’s taken. She says, yeah, by her. She’s seen him handle some shady business here and in the alley. Word on the street is, he’s good at forging documents. He says, maybe. What’s it to her? She says, how good is he at forging a birth certificate?

Elizabeth calls Betsy, and says, she knows it’s been a while. She got Betsy’s card, and has some news she thinks Betsy wants to hear. Is there any way she can come to town and talk in person?

Sam says, she freely admits that Harmony has gone above and beyond to redeem herself. She did help them track down Drew, but there is so much history between her and their family. Alexis says, they’ve been through this, and she appreciates it and understands, but she’s going to stop Sam her. Shawn is her friend, and Harmony has been her friend. She cares about both of them. That’s why she’s so grateful that Sam and the girls, including Shawn (I swear, she said it that way) are accepting the possibility that she may have changed.

Harmony gives a wad of money to shady guy, who says, it’s a pleasure doing business with her. He’ll be in touch when he has something. He leaves, and Harmony gets up. She turns around to see Shawn.

Michael says, this is a long time coming. To Jason. He, Willow, Dante, and Monica lift their glasses, and he says, and to all the people not here to see the justice they deserved. They clink glasses, and say, to Jason. Michael says, now they’ll be able to focus on putting all the people whose lives were torn apart by Peter, back together again.

Sonny says, he’ll think about cutting back for his own well-being, and wants to let Nina know it means a lot that she cares. She says she should know better, but she can’t seem to help herself. Sonny opens the door, and Carly and Drew are there.

On Monday, Shawn tells Harmony to watch her step, Alexis asks if Diane doesn’t trust her judgement, Elizabeth wonders if Jake is trying to tell her something, and Drew says he and Nina aren’t going to talk about Carly.

😲 Oh No She Didn’t…

How dare Kelly shade Queen LVP, she who can do no wrong?

Kelly Dodd Shades LVP’s Sur Restaurant as “Horrible,” Alleges Heather “Pushed Somebody” Amid RHOC Season 16 and Claims Tamra Told Her Heather Got Her Fired, Plus She Talks RHUGT

👠 A Question Of Loyalty…

Has Dolores seen the show? Teresa isn’t a runner? Since when? Storming off is one of her specialties.

RHONJ’s Dolores Catania Admits Being ‘Hurt’ by Teresa’s Comment, Shades Jennifer as “Very Disloyal,” and Shares Update With Caroline and Dina Manzo, Plus Talks David Dating Luis’ Ex

👶🏻 Boo Hoo…

Apparently, someone told Heather this was a sorority.

Heather Dubrow Reacts to Margaret Josephs Calling RHOC “Worst” Franchise, Says Cast is in “Transitional Season” With “Real” Connections

🧂 Skipping Mary…

Nothing really newsworthy, but amusing.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1320637/see-the-exact-moment-the-rhoslc-cast-learns-mary-cosbys-skipping-the-season-2-reunion

💵 No Accounting…

At least it tips her toward less boring.

https://www.eaglesvine.com/tv/rhobh-teddi-mellencamp-accused-of-trying-to-bribe-fans-to-vote-her-as-favorite-houseguest-on-cbb/347089/

💔 Not the Bubbas…

Let’s see. She doesn’t get along with his best friend and business partner, and she’s a go-getter while he’s unambitious AF. And no one saw it coming?

Katie Maloney: Did She Just Announce That She’s Divorcing Tom Schwartz?

🐕‍🦺 All About That Dog…

The article says, everybody was astonished at what the dogs could do, but I’ve had German Shepherds, and I can vouch for the fact they’re no dummies.

https://ew.com/movies/dog-co-director-reid-carolin/

👑 Quotes of the Week

Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. – Booker T. Washington

Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations. – Dr. Mae Jemison, first African-American female astronaut

I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. – Rosa Parks

For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. – Nelson Mandela

Racism isn’t born, folks, it’s taught. I have a two-year-old son. You know what he hates? Naps! End of list. – Dennis Leary

I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger. – Serena Williams

If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair. – Shirley Chisholm

Life has two rules: number 1, never quit! Number 2, always remember rule number one. – Duke Ellington

Black history isn’t a separate history. This is all of our history, this is American history, and we need to understand that. It has such an impact on kids and their values and how they view black people. – Karyn Parsons

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. – Arthur Ashe

A man without knowledge of himself and his heritage is like a tree without roots. – Dick Gregory

The soul that is within me no man can degrade. – Frederick Douglass

☁️ Drifting To Dreamland…

See you at Deadtime, but until then, stay safe, stay supporting equality for all, and stay not saying, I found your birth certificate, when what you really mean is, you’re not my biological daughter.