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Sep14

September 13, 2019 – Lucy Makes Sasha an Offer, Covering Tamron, Chefs In Hatfield, a Donut Box of Quotes & Best Night

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

At Kelly’s, Maxie asks if Jax is sure he chose the right restaurant. Jax says, she wanted authentic Port Charles. Maxie says the MetroCourt is authentic. It’s sleek, sophisticated, and doesn’t have crayons on the table. She’s going to make a reservation. Jax says, too late; she’s here. Maxie says, it’s going to be a disaster. Tamron Hall walks in, and says she always wanted to eat there. Jax introduces himself and Maxie. Tamron says she’s excited to be in Port Charles.

Laura asks Curtis if there are any updates about Drew. He says, nothing good. They’re ready to call off the search. She’s so sorry, and asks if he’d like to meet another time, but he says he could use the distraction. He asks if she has any more info on Helena. Laura says that’s why she wanted to meet. She’s reconsidered his offer. She feels uncomfortable helping until she knows who he’s working for.

Peter gets fitted for a suit at Windymere. Valentin thanks him for coming by, and Peter says he doesn’t want to tarnish the wedding photos. He wants Valentin to know that he stills thinks of him as a mentor, despite what he’s learned about Valentin’s past. Valentin was there for him when no one else was, and he’s honored to be Valentin’s best man. He’s done research on his responsibilities. Besides being in charge of the bachelor party, he’s supposed to be Valentin’s confidant, and help with any problems Valentin has. He asks if Valentin has anything to get off his chest.

As they walk down the hall, Nina tells Sasha, don’t overdo it. Obrecht comes by, and asks if Nina must scream. Nina asks if Obrecht is all right, and Obrecht says she’s fine, but it’s too bright in there. She puts sunglasses. Sasha says they don’t have to stay; she’s fully recovered. Michael tells her, take it easy, and she says she’ll refrain from running a marathon. Nina says, there will be no chance of that. Her family will be watching her like a hawk. Obrecht says Sasha has the support of the entire family.

Lucas, Brad, and Wiley visit Charlie’s, and Julian asks what brings them there. Lucas says he thought he’d pop by after Wiley’s swimming lesson at the Y. Lucas wants Julian to get in as much time with his family as possible before he leaves town. Julian says he’s always grateful to see them, and Lucas says, it was Brad’s idea. Lulu is sitting by herself, and Lucas brings Wiley over to say hello. Julian tells Brad that he didn’t come there so Julian could have extra time, did he? Brad says, no. He needs to know if Julian is going to kill Obrecht.

Maxie asks if Tamron wants to eat inside or outside. Inside, she’ll get the ambience, and get crayons. Tamron says she loves crayons. Jax says, normally, they’d be meeting with Nina, and Maxie says, Nina’s daughter is in the hospital. She’s made a full recovery, but Nina has been a teeny bit distracted, and Tamron deserves their complete focus and undivided attention and time. Tamron is a respected journalist with a daytime show, and now a mom. Maxie knows she has no time spare. Jax tells Maxie to slow her roll, and tells Tamron that it can benefit her too, if she honors them by being on the cover of Crimson.

Curtis tells Laura, as much as he needs help, he can’t violate his agreement with his client. She asks him to at least tell her what he’s looking for; an heirloom, or artifact… He says, a piece of paper, and she says, please. That’s even more vague. He says it’s a document, but he can’t say anything else. Trust him, and he promises to tell her all about it when they find it – together.

Lulu says, Wiley gets cuter every day. Lucas asks if she wants to change him, but that’s a no. Lulu says she’ll leave that to the expert. Lucas goes to do the deed, and Dustin comes in. Lulu says she was going to call him. She thanks hum for helping with the party. He asks if Rocco had a good time, and she says, he had blast. Dustin says he did too. She asks if he’s meeting someone, and he says he’s getting lunch, but he’s glad he ran into her. She’s been on his mind all day.

Brad says, as long as Obrecht knows about Wiley’s real father, she’s a threat. Julian says, yeah, and Brad says Julian knows what he has to do; silence her for good. Julian says it would make their lives easier, and Brad says, so they’re on the same page. Julian says, that doesn’t make it right. Brad says it’s not like Julian hasn’t done this before, but Julian says he has a new life now. Brad tells him, see how long it lasts when Obrecht spills the beans. Forget what the truth will do to Wiley and Lucas. When Sonny finds out Julian helped steal his grandson, his new life will be over when he’s floating in the Hudson River.

Michael asks Obrecht if she had a long night, and Nina chastises her for getting wasted on a weeknight. Obrecht says she barely drank anything. She must have enjoyed her libations on an empty stomach. Lucy appears, saying, there they are. Obrecht says, please, God. Lucy says, good afternoon – to most of you. She says Sasha is just the person she’s looking for. She’s going to change Sasha’s life.

Lulu says Dustin was thinking about her? He wishes he hadn’t said it like that, and she says people tell  her that all the time. He says he read her article; it turned out well. It was charming. She says he’s being nice, but he says he’s being honest. Lulu says the article mortified her. This time last year, she was on the high-profile crime beat. She dropped the ball with the online dating article, and now the creep is still breaking in, but she’s writing lifestyle pieces. He says, so what? She’s in print. She says she feels like she’s sliding farther away from what she wants to write about, although maybe it suits her better for now. She hasn’t had time to get the repairs made on the Haunted Star. He asks if that’s the nightclub on the yacht, and she says she inherited it from her father; she owns it. He says, awesome. Let him know when it’s open for business again. She says if he has time now, does he want a tour? He says he’d like that.

Valentin tells Peter, aside from Cassandra, and Sasha’s health scare, he’s doing good. Peter asks, what about the matter of Obrecht? She’s been lording something over him for some time. He thought it was Sasha’s paternity, but the DNA test proved that wrong. What is she holding over him?

Lucy grabs Sasha, and Michael asks if this is about the modeling thing. Nina says, what modeling thing? Sasha says Lucy told her she could be a model. Lucy says, for Deception. She saw Sasha as her inspiration to launch her new venture. Nina asks, what venture? and Lucy says she was confused as to how to spend a rather large inheritance from Lee. Then she made a huge commission on a mansion, and it hit her. Now she could afford to finance the relaunch of her baby, Deception. Michael asks where she is in the process, and she says she’s still laying the groundwork. She’s getting back in touch with her old investors and suppliers from when she was the big poohbah in Coco Cosmetics. The one missing piece was the face of Deception. That’s where Sasha comes into play. Obrecht takes off her sunglasses, and stares at Lucy.

Julian tells Brad that Sonny won’t know unless Brad rats him out. Brad asks, why take the chance? Eliminate her, and both of them are safe. Julian tells him, say Obrecht disappears. Doesn’t he think people will ask questions? Brad says why would they suspect Julian? Obrecht has enemies everywhere, and Julian isn’t on that list. Protect Wiley and keep him with his fathers. Go to New York, and start over with Kim, and he’ll never have to worry again. Lucas asks, what’s going on?

Jax tells Tamron, the September issue did well, and he doesn’t want to end the year in scandal. He wants to go in the opposite direction. He wants to feature someone who has aspiration; who’s accomplished and beautiful. Someone the readers want to be or be friends with. Someone like her. Tamron says he’s being kind, and Maxie says, he’s not kind. No, he is. He’s an amazing boss, but he’s also an astute business man in the publishing world. He doesn’t talk a big game that he can’t follow through with. He’s not like that. He’s not just blowing smoke. It will happen, and it will be amazing. She just has to say yes.

Nina suggests Lucy slow it down. She says Lucy wants her daughter to model? Lucy asks if Nina has looked at Sasha. Why is she surprised? Nina says she isn’t, but it’s the first she’s hearing about it. Lucy says Sasha didn’t mention it to her mom? Sasha says she’s been a little preoccupied with trying not die. She appreciates Lucy’s confidence, but she doesn’t know why Lucy is interested. She has no experience. Lucy says, experience, exschmerience. She has the feeling Sasha’s whole essence will dance off the page. She won’t just be a model, but the brand ambassador. She’ll be on posters and billboards, do interviews; she’ll be everywhere. She’s surprised Sasha didn’t mention it to Nina, the editor-in-chief of a popular and successful fashion magazine. Nina wants to make it clear, if Lucy wants ads in the magazine, she’ll pay the same rate as everyone else. Lucy understands, but Nina says maybe she’s getting ahead of herself. What does Sasha think? Sasha says she already has a job, but Nina tells her not to feel obligated. It’s a promising opportunity. Lucy says, and very rare. Nina asks if her beautiful daughter wants to give it a go. Obrecht scowls.

Brad tells Lucas that he knows how much Kim has struggled since Oscar’s passing. He feels for her. Now that he has a kid of his own, it’s more relatable. Lucas gets it. The way Kim is coping is amazing. She’s starting over, and he’s honestly in awe. He wouldn’t be able to get out of bed if anything happened to Wiley. He doesn’t know how he’d go on. Brad says, Wiley is safe with them, and always will be.

Lulu welcomes Dustin to the Haunted Star. He says, impressive. He’s always had a thing for boats. His grandpa used to take him out fishing on a tiny sailboat they had. Lulu asks if he was any good, and he says he was the worst. He felt sorry for the fish, and snuck them back in the water when no one was looking. She asks if he ever got caught, but he says his grandpa was probably too busy regaling him with old sailor tales. Whenever he’s on a ship, he ends up going down a Google/Wikipedia spiral, looking for the history. She says there’s a lot of history there, and asks if he found anything interesting. He says, this place used to be a casino? and  she says, that’s less shady than other things that have happened. He says she sounds mysterious, and she says, let her show him around, and he can tell her what he thinks. He says, aye, aye, captain. Someone else on the boat watches them.

Curtis tells Laura that he knows it’s not much to work with, and she says, that’s putting it mildly. He hopes it’s enough to convince her to help him search. She says, it’s enough for now, and he thanks her. She has one request. For each day she helps, he has to give her another hint. He agrees, and says, the obvious place to start is Windymere, and she says, that works well. Valentin has Charlotte next week for the wedding. She can ask for a visit. Curtis says, a week seems like a long time to put it on the back burner. Laura tells him, who said they’d be doing that? She knows another location that held significance for Helena. Curtis thanks her again, and says that’s why he came to her. Where is she talking about? She says, the Haunted Star.

Lulu tells Dustin, he should take Rocco around the boat, so he can hear from an expert. Dustin says he’d hardly call himself an expert, but he does his best. She says Charlotte and Rocco like him, and he says, the feeling is mutual. Maybe he’ll head out to open water one day, and catch a glimpse of the ghost of Captain Jerimiah. She asks what he’s talking about, and he can’t believe she’s lived in Port Charles her whole life, and doesn’t’ know the story. She tells him, refresh her memory, and he says Josiah was a commander in the American forces during the Revolutionary War. He defected. She asks, how come? and he says Josiah fell in love with the daughter of a British noble. He and his wife moved back to England, and when she was visiting Canada as a dignitary, her ship sank, not far from there. Josiah never got over it, and died broke and alone. They say when you take a boat out on a foggy night, you can see him searching for his lost love. Lulu asks if Dustin thinks Josiah found her, but he tells her, it’s hard to say. He knows if it was him, he wouldn’t give up. He kisses her.

Sasha tells Lucy, sorry. She’s not ready to commit. She needs to get back to living life outside of isolation before she thinks about a career. Lucy is disappointed, but says she understands. Nina tells Sasha, sorry; no pressure. Sasha says, it’s not a no, and Lucy tells her, if she wants to take time to consider, take all the time she needs, but not really. She wants to lock down the brand ambassador soon. She looks forward to hearing from Sasha. She walks away, and Obrecht says, and they call her assertive. Michael tells Sasha not to let anyone force her. Nina tells her, that being said, it might be fun. Obrecht says, oodles of fun. Sasha can’t wait to get out, but Obrecht says Sasha can’t formally be released unless she leaves in a wheelchair. She knows where they keep the best ones. She steers Sasha away.

Sasha asks if Obrecht has been lifting weights, and Obrecht says, CrossFit. She just completed level two. They stop, and Obrecht tells Sasha, congratulations on her recovery, but has the Avian flu left her with a bird brain as well? Being a spokesmodel is the last thing she should do.

Valentin tells Peter that he came clean with Nina on a personal matter, and Peter says if Valentin needs a soundboard, he’s there.  Valentin wonders who Peter is protecting. What secret is he keeping from Maxie?

Julian comes by Alexis’s office. She tells him that she has no updates on the closing, but he says, actually, it’s personal. He wanted her to know, he’s not waiting for the closing; he and Kim are leaving immediately. He wanted to say goodbye. She says, it’s not goodbye goodbye, is it? He says, as soon as the sale is complete, he won’t be living in Port Charles. The closest he and Sam came to finding common ground was when they swapped out Wiley’s adoption records. A father/daughter activity made his own – allegedly. For the near future anyway, there’s not much to connect him to Port Charles. He and Alexis have a rich past, but… Alexis says, it’s in the past. That’s exactly why he came. He wanted her to know that he didn’t become a better man just because of Kim. He’s been working at trying to be better – at least not a criminal. She didn’t waste her time.

Dustin apologizes, but Lulu tells him, shut up. She kisses him, and says she doesn’t want him to stop. They continue to kiss, as someone watches.

Peter says there are no more secrets between Maxie and himself. Valentin asks if he can offer some advice. The past is best left in the past. The darker it is, the more burdensome is the wish to share it. Don’t think it will ease his guilty conscience. It won’t. It will just increase the chaos. The best thing for people like them is to hope they can protect the ones they love. Leave the past in the past, and focus on the future.

Obrecht tells Sasha, she’s not considering Lucy’s offer? Sasha says she hasn’t decided. Obrecht says, tell her, danke, nein danke.  If she becomes a public figure, her face will be in magazines, there will be pieces written about her, and they’ll inquire into her past, the intriguing story about how she and Nina found each other. They’ll fact check, and find out Sasha is lying. How long before she’s exposed for who she is? Nip this in the bud. She leaves, and Michael asks, what was that about? Sasha says, just.. He says, if she can’t tell him, that’s fine. It’s not fine, but he’ll accept it . She says, it’s time he heard the truth.

Julian tells Alexis that he couldn’t have changed if she hadn’t believed it was possible. How she made her choices, and stood up for the people she loved, had a big impact. It made all the difference. She says she knows. She sees it every time she’s in Charlie’s, and sees him with Kim, or his children; sometimes, her children. Julian says after dealing with their daughter, Kristina is less terrifying.  Alexis says she noticed he made himself safe enough to be loved by his family. She encourages him to stay the man he’s become, and he says he’ll do his best.

Alexis tells Julian, everything that happened between them, some of it was his fault, and the rest was pretty much his fault. Not the running over part. He says he’d gladly take the blame. For the longest time, he didn’t think he’d get over her. He’s not too sure he ever will completely. She says, her too, and he says whatever good she wants for him, he wants for her ten times over. They hug, and he tells her, be happy. She says, him too, and they almost look like they’re going to kiss, but Julian leaves. Alexis has tears in her eyes.

Brad asks if Lucas is okay, and Lucas says, not really. Brad asks, what’s wrong? and Lucas says he just has a terrible feeling that something is going to happen to Wiley, like what happened to Oscar. Brad says, it won’t, but Lucas says Brad doesn’t know that. There’s only so much they can do. Brad says nothing will take Wiley away. Not on his watch. Wiley gets fussy, and Lucas wonders how Brad went from panic attacks to being the calm, cool, collected one. Brad says he loves Lucas, and he loves their son. Nothing can ever break their family apart. He won’t let it.

Maxie says she has a lot to tell Peter, and he says, he does too. She tells him about Tamron Hall, and says Jax is closing the deal. She asks how it went with Valentin, and Peter says, he wanted to talk about the past. They’ve all made terrible mistakes, so Peter has decided to make a choice of letting it all go. He takes her hand, and tells her, it’s time to start focusing on their future.

Curtis and Laura get on the Haunted Star, and Laura says, that’s weird. The lights are on. Curtis asks if Lulu didn’t hire a repair team, but Laura doesn’t hear work sounds. Curtis says he’s been meaning to ask how the boat passed from the Cassadines to Lulu. Laura says Helena gave it to her and Luke as a wedding gift. Money was no object, except it was really her way to psyche them out. it worked for a year, and eventually Luke gave it to Lulu. He asks if she has any idea where Helena might have hidden the artifact. She says, take his pick. The boat is full of hiding places and passages. Curtis wonders where to start, and she says, follow her.

Valentin asks Nina if Sasha is ready to head back. Nina says, almost. She and Michael are talking. Lucy is relaunching her cosmetics line, and wants Sasha as the face. She doesn’t know if Sasha is going to accept, but it would be totally cool. Obrecht says, how cool it would be. Sasha would be a celebrity, with avid followers, clamoring to know every detail of her life.

Michael says what Sasha has to tell him can wait, but she says she has to tell him now, or she’ll lose her nerve. He says she’s still recovering, and she says she can’t decide if he’s being caring and considerate, or delaying the inevitable. He says, maybe a little of both. It’s obvious that it’s bad and he won’t like it, but he can think of a lot of reasons why it can wait. She says, it can’t. She can’t keep living in fear, and can’t keep lying. He deserves to know who she really is.

Laura leads Curtis to the staterooms, and says, no workmen. Curtis says every time he comes near the staterooms, he remembers his wedding night, and finding Kiki’s body. Laura says, it was horrific. If this is a trigger… He says he’ll be fine. Let’s do this. He opens the door, and Laura gasps.

On Monday, Lulu wonders how she’s going to explain this to her mother, Obrecht telsl Brad that he’s going to reunite her with her daughter, and Sasha tells Michael that she’s not Nina’s daughter.

💋 Crimson Cover Girl…

A little bit on today’s guest star.

https://soaphub.com/general-hospital/tamron-hall-guest-stars-on-general-hospital/

🍖 A MasterChef Quickie…

Although I’ve missed a few episodes, I’ve been watching MasterChef as often as I can. I caught tonight’s rerun, and if you haven’t seen it, here are the high points. They were down to the final four – Sarah, Noah, Dorian, and Nick – and the chefs were at the historic Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, England. It was an amazing setting, and the contestants were challenged to make a venison dish in one hour (with the meat coming from the property, but I tried not to think about that). They were thrown a monkey wrench a half-hour in, by being told they had to concoct a trifle as well. Sarah said it was going to be either her golden ticket or a plane ticket home. Nick left a string in his venison, which Joe said, professionally, gave him a punch in the gut. Although I wouldn’t know the first thing about creating any of these dishes, even I was horrified. Or at least really surprised. Nick didn’t want be sent home for a string, as none of us would. Noah’s risotto did him in, but he summed it up well when he said, one day he was driving a truck, and the next, here he is. He was proud of what he’d achieved, and said the competition had made him a better person. For the final three, there was champagne and fireworks. Takeaway point – bad risotto trumps left in string. Next time – the two-hour finale.

https://meaww.com/masterchef-season-10-noah-eliminated-risotto-nigella-lawson-guest-judge-gordon-ramsay-joe-aaron

🗿 Quotes of the Week

It’s go big or go home. We went home. – Jen Arnold, The Little Couple (I literally lol’d.)

Genius ain’t anything more than elegant common sense. – Josh Billings

Chris? What kind of plain ass name is that? – Maverick Carter (Russell Hornsby), The Hate U Give

Jealousy contains more of self-love than of love. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see. – Paul Klee

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. – Robin Williams

If you’re not cheating, you’re not trying. – woman on a first date, referring to playing games, Dating: No Filter

Storms make trees take deeper roots. – Dolly Parton

There’s only one woman I’m afraid of, and his name is Stephen Tyler. – Max (Kat Dennings), 2 Broke Girls

Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion. – Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

People generate the results in life they think they deserve. – Dr. Phil

Patience is the companion of wisdom. – Saint Augustine (Good luck to me with this one.)

🏄 Best Night Of the Week…

Except for Friday. Use the time well. See you when the dead are feared.

 

 

Sep13

September 12, 2019 – A Close Call For Obrecht, It’s a Girl, Good Reality, Scheana Moves On, Off To College, Only Bethenny & Justice Weekend

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

Carly thanks Jax for coming by. She just got off the phone with Michael, and Josslyn is okay. Michael thinks going back to school was tougher than she realized. Jax says that doesn’t excuse her walking off campus and not returning their texts. She asks what he wants to do about it.

Dev finds Josslyn in Charlie’s. He says Carly has been texting, as well as Trina. Josslyn says, her dad has too. He suggests they get going, but she tells him there’s no law that says they have to leave together. He can leave now, and she’ll catch up. She’s not sure how long it will take for her to finish her latte, or she might go to the library. Whatever she decides to do, she’ll be fine. He asks why she’s afraid of going home, but she says she’s not. Sonny has come in, and says, maybe she should be. She knows how her mom gets when she’s worried, and she’s worried about Josslyn.

At Charlie’s, Ava wonders how much she could get for her penthouse. Julian asks if she’s moving, and she says she wouldn’t if she could get a guarantee of no more letters from Ryan. She should have killed Ryan while she had the chance. Lucas texts Julian a picture of him, Brad, and Wiley.

Obrecht helps Sasha with walking, and tells her, baby steps. Sasha says Obrecht doesn’t have to babysit her. Obrecht says, nonsense. They’re family, and in this together now. if only Sasha had met Britt. The resemblance is striking. They could be sisters instead of cousins.

Valentin tells Nina, Sasha is on her way to recovery. Nina can spend the night with him. Nina says she can’t relax about Sasha as long as Cassandra is on the loose.

Curtis and Laura meet in the café. She says it’s quieter than Charlie’s, and if they’re seen in public, people might wonder why she’s talking to him about an international criminal. Curtis says he’s sorry for bringing up bad memories. Helena passed away before he moved to Port Charles. Laura says, dead and gone, but not forgotten. In her experience, Helena’s reach can extend from beyond the grave.

Josslyn tells Sonny, in the beginning, it was fine, but it got to be too much; the combination of everything ordinary, but Oscar not being there, and he never would be. So she left. Sonny says the issue isn’t that she left, but she didn’t tell her mom. She says she’ll try to explain when she gets home. Dev tells Sonny that his day was pretty good. He thinks he did the Corbin name proud.

Ava tells Julian, it’s ironic. Sonny has how many kids, and another on the way. He makes their lives miserable, but they adore him. Kiki wouldn’t speak to her when she died, and they keep Avery away from her every chance they get. Julian is planning to move away from his kids. They’re a fine pair.

Carly tells Jax that she wants to be on the same page before Sonny gets home. Jax thought they were on the same page for their daughter, and Carly says she’d like to avoid a clash. He says his sole interest is Josslyn, and also Carly. She’s in her third trimester, and isn’t supposed to have stress. Josslyn shouldn’t cut school for any reason or not answer their texts. Carly says she’d like to cut the stress, and focus on Josslyn, instead of being a buffer for him and Sonny. He asks if he’s just supposed to suck it up, and she says, yeah. He asks when it’s his turn to make outrageous demands, and Carly says she’s trying to see it from his perspective, but Sonny is doing the best he can. Jax says he’ll have to take her word for it. Carly says Josslyn ran into Michael, he texted that she was fine, and just confirmed it with a phone call. He thinks Josslyn is afraid to come home because of the trouble she’ll be in. Jax thinks they should see how she feels about splitting her time between their homes.

Laura suggests they start with what Curtis already knows. He says he knows Helena was a big bad somebody who hurt a lot of people. He’s surprised at her reach; he wasn’t aware she cast such a long shadow. Laura guesses Helena is the worst of the Cassadines, and that’s saying a lot. He says, presumably, there’s no love lost, and Laura says she loathes Helena, and the feeling was more than mutual. Helena blamed her for the death of her eldest son. Stavros was obsessed with Laura, and also happen to be Spencer’s grandfather. For his sake, she doesn’t dwell on the detail. Let’s just say he was insane, and Helena did everything she could to enable him. Curtis says, one could say Laura’s knowledge of Helena is up close and personal. If anyone wanted to know the ins and outs, she’s the person to ask. She says, Alexis might beg to differ, but she’d say she has the most experience. She wants him to tell her more before she talks. She’d like to know why he needs the information.

Valentin says he wants to put Cassandra behind them as much as she does. Nina  wishes Sonny had said he’d deal with her, and Valentin says, he still might. He’s controlled all criminal activity in Port Charles for the last twenty-five years – allegedly. He says allegedly, because most of the time, any charges didn’t stick. That’s because Sonny is careful and a planner. He wouldn’t tell them about it if has a plan. Cassandra made an error in targeting their family, and it went from bad to worse when Michael came into her crosshairs. One thing Sonny does, is protect his family. Whoever targets his children, disappears, and he hopes Cassandra does.

Carly tells Jax, one bad first day doesn’t require new living arrangements. He says they’re just talking options, but she says he doesn’t even have a place. Why is he pushing it? He says, Josslyn didn’t have to ditch school. All she had to do was call, but she didn’t; she disappeared. Carly says, she’s grieving. She needs space and reassurance. She should be able to come home, and get support and limits. Jax says, the home she comes to could also be his. He’s not trying to take her away, but with Sonny’s cousin living there, and a baby on the way, it’s getting crowded. Josslyn, and Dev come in.

Ava is sorry her grief is cramping Julian’s style. Julian says, in a few days, he’ll be turning the place over to Olivia, packing up the car, and driving to Manhattan with Kim. He needs to make sure Ava will be okay. Doesn’t she think he cares? Ava says, not enough to stay and look out for her. That’s okay; she’s not his responsibility. He’s moving on to the next chapter in his life. She has herself.

Obrecht says, she thinks it’s time she and Sasha discuss who Sasha is to Nina, who Nina thinks she is, and how they can preserve the illusion for all concerned. Sasha would like to says they’re on the same side, and Obrecht says, they are. Nina’s side. Her niece gave her heart to Sasha and Valentin, and they need to guard her happiness. She can never learn the truth about either of them. Michael joins them, and asks why Obrecht is there. Obrecht says she’s more qualified to oversee Sasha’s recovery. Sasha says, maybe better qualified, but not better built. She’ll be back at Windymere tomorrow, and Obrecht can put her through her paces. Obrecht says it will be a good chance for them to get to know each other better, and share their secrets. Until then, don’t overtax herself. She must be at her best for the wedding, lest she disappoint Obrecht’s niece. Sasha has fast become Nina’s whole world. Obrecht leaves.

Valentin tells Nina, try not to worry. They’re safe; Cassandra is a fugitive. Nina says, it didn’t stop her before, but Valentin says they didn’t have this level of protection. The authorities are looking for her too. He suggests they put their energies somewhere else. She says, like their wedding? He says, unless she wants to postpone again. She says they’re doing this. She’s not waiting anymore. She messes with her phone, and says she posted it. Once it’s posted, there are no take backs. Is he ready for this? Because there’s no getting off this ride. He says he doesn’t want to get off this ride, and they kiss.

Carly asks Josslyn if she’s okay, and Josslyn says she’s fine. She’s sorry to make Carly worry. Jax says it’s not okay to ignore their texts. Josslyn says, Michael texted, and they knew she was okay. Carly says she was relieved, but what if she hadn’t run into Michael? She can’t disappear like that. Josslyn says, by third period, she lost it. It was like nothing had changed, but at the same time, everything was different because Oscar wasn’t  there; life was going on without him. She had to get out, so she left. Jax says, leaving her pregnant mother worrying. Josslyn says Jax told her it was fine if she left, but he says he didn’t say to just leave and disappear all day. It was irresponsible and selfish. Josslyn tells him, she said she was sorry. She doesn’t know what else she’s supposed to tell them. She runs upstairs, and Carly says she’ll talk to her. Jax says he’d like to be part of the conversation, and she says he’s welcome to join her, but she doesn’t want Josslyn to feel like they’re ganging up on her. Jax sees her point, and asks her to tell Josslyn that he loves her, and to call him tonight. He suggests the three of them have breakfast this weekend, alone, so they can talk. Carly says it works for her. Sonny comes in, and Jax asks how Dev’s first day was. Dev says, fine, and Jax asks if he found his way around. PC High is pretty big. He asks how it compares to Dev’s previous school, and Dev says, it was a bit of an adjustment, but nothing he couldn’t handle. Jax says, he’s not familiar with Bridgetown schools. Sonny says, Bridgeport, and suggests Jax can go now.

Curtis tells Laura, he’s not at liberty to discuss the nature of his inquiry. She asks who hired him. She needs to know what’s going on. He says he needs information on Helena, and Laura says, she was deranged; a throwback to the dark ages. Helena blamed her and Luke for the death of her true love Mikkos. She put a curse on them on their wedding day, and spent the next thirty years making sure it came true. She failed miserably. Laura survived, and Helena is dead. She’s earned that break, and needs a good reason to dredge up the memories. He says, word on the street is, prior to her death, Helena concealed a valuable artifact on a Cassadine property. She asks, what kind? and he says, the kind that could turn the tables on Valentin.

Nina tells Sasha that Valentin is insisting she sleep in her own bed tonight, and Sasha says, he’s right. Nina needs a break from the chair. Are you kidding me? They couldn’t even bring in a cot for her? Nina tells her if she needs anything, call. She’ll come back tomorrow to take Sasha home. Sasha likes the sound of that. Nina says she loves Sasha, and Sasha says she loves Nina too. Nina and Valentin leave, and Michael says he should probably get going, but Sasha asks him to stay. He says, Epiphany won’t like it, and she asks if he’s still afraid of her. Michael says, yes, adding, Epiphany isn’t afraid of anybody, even Obrecht. Sasha thinks that’s a lesson she could use a tutor for. Michael says, you can’t choose your relatives, but if you’re lucky, you can choose how much time you spend with them. He admits Obrecht is a lunatic, but she seems devoted to Nina, and by extension, Sasha. Why does Obrecht intimidate her?

Julian tells Ava, if he thought she meant that, he’d have left long ago. Ava asks if he wants her to beg. It won’t make a difference. He’ll be off to heal his wounded girlfriend. He says, Kim can’t do it herself. She’s not as strong as Ava. He asks how much Ava had to drink before she came, and she says, enough to tell him the truth. You can’t leave yourself. Kim is going to grieve no matter where she is, and he’ll still be him. What about the energy and effort he’s put in to become the friendly neighborhood barkeep? Julian says he wants a fresh start, and Ava says, she’s tried; over and over again. The world doesn’t let you forget who you are, and they’re Jeromes. You think you’ve put it behind you, but then circumstances will change. You find yourself backed into a corner, an learn how quickly you can maneuver into the person you’ve always been. Obrecht walks in.

On the terrace, Carly tells Josslyn, the weather is going to change soon. She’ll miss the nice nights. Josslyn says, that’s it? and Carly says, fall is nice; the nip in the air, and sweaters are great. Josslyn says Carly’s not letting her have it? Carly tells her, her dad said what needed to be said. Josslyn says she knows he’s right, and Carly says Josslyn scared her. Josslyn says, sorry, but Carly says, let her finish. She can handle Josslyn skipping school, but being unavailable and not returning texts can’t happen. She needs to know where Josslyn is. When most parents don’t hear from their kid, they assume their kid is afraid to come home because they’ll be punished. Theirs is not a typical family. When she doesn’t hear from Josslyn, and she disappears from school, Carly’s mind goes to a different place.

Dev tells Sonny, classes were okay, and the kids were nice. They didn’t ask too many questions. He still thinks it’s a waste, and he’d do better working in Sonny’s warehouse. Sonny says Dev won’t get anywhere in life without an education, and if he’s not in school, people will ask questions. And the same people will figure out who he is. Dev says, like Josslyn’s father.

Nina sees Jax in his office, and says he’s there late. He says he was looking for papers he wants to take home, and she says, her too. He asks how Sasha is, and Nina says, she’s doing so much better. Her recovery is on track, she’s walking and talking, and Finn thinks she can be discharged tomorrow. Jax says he’s relieved. He would hug her… Nina says she’d let him if she didn’t know he was out to destroy Valentin.

Obrecht orders a vodka and tonic. Ava says, no karaoke at The Floating Rib? Obrecht says she was banned, but it’s only temporary. There was an unfortunate incident during Drag Bingo involving a feather boa and her cards. Words were exchanged. She tells Ava she’s buying, and Ava asks what they’re drinking to. Obrecht says her grandniece’s long life. Her prognosis turned for the better. Julian says he’s glad. Happiness is hard to argue with. Julian feels the same way when he sees Lucas with Wiley. Obrecht says, even at the expense of his real parent. Ava asks what she means, and Obrecht says, bad choice of words. She meant his biological parent; a little slip. She knows how powerful a mother’s love is for her children. Julian mixes their drinks, and slips something into Obrecht’s.

Sasha tells Michael that she and Obrecht are still getting to know each other. Michael says, so are they. What struck him is that he’s never seen Sasha intimidated. Maybe he’s reading it wrong. But if there was any time to be intimidated, it was Wiley’s birthday party when she was surrounded by his crazy family. She says, they were nice, and Michael says, she took it in stride. With Obrecht, it seems different. She says he’s right. Obrecht does make her nervous. She puts Sasha on edge because she knows Sasha’s not the person Nina wants her to be.

Laura tells Curtis, she was at the reading of Helena’s will. If there was a valuable artifact or something that would bring Valentin down, she thinks she would know. There was nothing mentioned in the will. How does Curtis know it exists? He says his employer is convinced it does. Laura says, and it can bring down Valentin? He assumes that appeals to her, and she says, it does. He has to remember Valentin is Charlotte’s father. Whatever happens to him, also happens to Charlotte. He says, right, but she also has to think about her grandson. If the job gets done, there will be no need to keep an ocean between Spencer and Valentin. Spencer can return home permanently.

Sonny says Dev figured out Jax. Impressive. They can’t stand each other. Jax wants to take Sonny down, but not at Dev’s expense. Dev doesn’t think Jax likes him, but Sonny says, what Jax doesn’t like is a teenage boy living under the same roof as his daughter. Dev asks if him being there is causing trouble for Josslyn, but Sonny says, Josslyn is going through a lot. She’s going to go through the same thing, with or without Dev.

Carly tells Josslyn, it’s not a conversation she wants to have, but the reality is that Sonny is her husband and Josslyn’s stepfather. A lot of people want what they have, hate them for having it, and will hurt them to get it. So when Josslyn disappeared and didn’t return her texts, Carly’s mind went to a dark place. Josslyn says she’s really sorry. She didn’t want make Carly worry. Carly knows that, and she’ll get over it, but she needs Josslyn to promise to talk to her. She knows she’s asking a lot of her. She has a lot of stuff going on at home and school, and if it’s too much, Josslyn has to tell her or her dad. She can’t keep it bottled up. The more you hold back, it turns to poison. She takes Josslyn’s hand, and says it will hurt her more in the long run than if she just tells them how she’s feeling. Let them help her. Josslyn nods.

Jax tells Nina that she’s gone through hell, and he has his own daughter’s drama. Can they do this tomorrow? She says she’s just stating a fact. He has files on Valentin and Cassandra. It’s no accident, and he’s up to something. She doesn’t know what his agenda is, but thinks Aurora is a cover for it. She’s going to make sure Drew knows. He says, that’s not possible, and she says, what the hell does that mean? Valentin pops in, and says he thought they were leaving. Nina says they are, but Jax doesn’t want her to share her suspicions with Drew. Jax says, Drew is missing, and presumed dead. He’s the sole remaining CEO of Aurora.

Sasha tells Michael, she’s not the person Nina wants, and Obrecht knows it. She sees through to who Sasha really is. Michael says Obrecht is no one’s idea of a good judge of character. She’s made Sasha question her calls, when she’s come to trust her instincts She asks, what do his instincts tell him? He says, that she has a story to tell, and there’s an ugly part. So does his story. If she doesn’t turn away from his, he won’t from hers.

Obrecht is passed out on the bar, and Ava says, who knew she was such a lightweight? Julian tells Ava that her ride is there, and she says he can’t wait to be rid of her. He wants to get away because she reminds him of the things he wants to forget. Like happiness is fleeting for people like them. Regret like a slow poison. You don’t know where it came from, but you wake up and can’t breathe. She doesn’t blame him for trying to get away, but he can’t escape himself. He walks her to the door, saying he loves her, but she’s had a little too much. She asks if he’ll be mad at her in the morning, but he says, absolutely not. She’s given him a lot to think about. Ava says he’s still her brother, always and forever. She toddles off, and Julian goes back to the bar and an unconscious Obrecht. He picks up his paring knife. Great weapon of choice.

Dev says, maybe it would be easier if Josslyn didn’t have to keep the truth from her dad. Sonny says, it’s not an option to tell the truth. Josslyn and Carly come back in, and Sonny asks if everything is okay. Carly says, it’s good, and Josslyn says, sorry to worry them. Sonny is just happy she’s okay. Carly suggests Josslyn and Dev get cleaned up for dinner. Josslyn goes upstairs, but Dev says he has to get a book out of the car. Sonny asks Carly if everything is really okay. She says, tonight it’s okay. What did Dev say? Sonny says he’s just concerned about Josslyn lying for him. She says, he’s perceptive. They do need to discuss what they’re going to do with him. Sonny says he’s not looking forward to it, but Carly says, it’s not working. They have to send Dev away for everyone’s good, including Josslyn’s. Dev listens from outside the door.

Laura says Curtis makes a good case. He asks her to tell him what she knows, and she says she’ll do better. She can think of a couple of places Helena may have hid the artifact, and she’s going to help him find it. He laughs, and says, she’s mayor. She doesn’t have the time. She says he made a case to bring her grandson home; she can make the time. Congratulations. He has a partner again. They high-five.

Julian raises the knife… and stabs the cutting board. He tells Obrecht, time to get up and get a cab to go home. She’s drunk.

Michael says he’s going to go; Sasha needs her rest. Sasha says she promised him answers, and he says, when she’s fully recovered. Still being in the hospital is just getting there. That comes after she’s discharged. She can tell him what she wants, or not. He’s got the only answer he needs. Finn told him that she’d be okay. He kisses her, and tells her, get some rest.

Nina ask if there’s no chance of finding Drew alive. Jax says he’s hired crews to help search, but the plane went down in the Gulf of Aden, and the wreckage was confirmed. He’s sorry to tell her like this. Nina says she can’t remember the last time she saw Drew. His poor family. He’s been so supportive; it doesn’t make sense. Valentin tells her, let’s go, and they leave. In the hallway, Nina says she was so happy. Her daughter pulled through, and she’s going to marry Valentin. She was on top of the world. He says she will be again, with him, and sooner than she thinks.

The index finger of a manicured hand taps on the table. The other hand holds a phone showing Valentin and Nina’s wedding announcement. The woman smashes the phone down, and we see the announcement through a cracked screen.

Tomorrow, Peter needs to tell Valentin something,

🗽 On Million Dollar Listing New York…

Ryan interviewed agents for a new rental team to deal with the building he’s obligated to broker. Amelia’s mom came to stay for a while, and when Ryan brought a baby outfit home, he got schooled in Greek superstition. Not only is it bad luck to buy gifts for the baby before it’s born, you can’t walk over a pregnant woman’s legs. This can cause the umbilical cord to wrap around the baby’s neck. It’s also necessary to give in to every demand the pregnant woman makes, or the baby could be born with a birthmark in the shape of what’s been requested. A rule obviously made up by a smart, but demanding, pregnant woman. Ryan didn’t want his baby coming out shaped like ice cream, so he said he’d take the outfit back. He built a rental team from his interviews, but developer David wanted to put things on hold, since the apartments were still under construction. Ryan explained to us that he’d named several buildings to make the apartments more recognizable, rather than just listing them by number address, and it helped with sales. David nixed the name the Smile, but I would have too. It’s not exactly the Gibraltar or the Jacqueline. Later, Ryan’s team received a list from David, of twenty-five things they were doing wrong with the property in the Great Jones building. It sounded absolutely bogus. For example, one thing was not playing up the history, when Ryan went so far as to dress in costume for an open house. He found out David had gotten the information from other brokers, and said they were just trying to get the listing, but he decided to take it seriously. The complaints went after what he’s about; his commitment and work ethic. He told his team to get to work. He met with David, who was about to fire him. Ryan told David that the accusations were false, and drummed up by jealous agents, trying to get the property. What Ryan really thought the problem was, was the market, so his team came up with several new ideas in seven hours, including informational booklets. He also suggested the penthouse be sold first, and the others, one by one. He said buyers were tired of new developments. He offered to split the cost 50/50 with David, of the $150K it would take to do what was needed. David was impressed, and decided to keep Ryan, but told him to save the hug for after he sold the apartment.

Steve was still looking for a rental for childhood friend Phil. Steve told us a common conundrum with people looking for investment properties, was that they start thinking about themselves and their personal taste. Luiza was in London, tying up some loose ends, so Phil and Steve hung out like the old days. They did some boxing, some cryotherapy (Steve did anyway), and shots at a bar. Phil had looked at two units in the same building, one of them being brokered by Fredrik. They made an offer of a million less than the asking price, one of the factors being that it was competing with another apartment in the building. Fredrik felt it was way too low because of the parking spot, and countered at only a hundred thousand less than full ask. While Phil and Steve enjoyed their time at the bar, Steve called Fredrik’s competitor, said they were in active negotiation with Fredrik on the other apartment, and got the apartment at the $6.5 million they’d offered Fredrik. This one was on a lower floor, but also had a terrace, whereas the other apartment did not. Fredrik called while they were in the bar, and Steve gave him the good news that Phil had taken the other apartment for well under seven million. Back from London, Luiza had gotten the baby’s gender in an envelope from the hospital. She wanted to find out together with Steve, so she gave it to a balloon company, and got a balloon. When they popped it open – Steve made Luiza chase a moving target – pink confetti flew out. Steve and Luiza are having a girl.

Tyler’s seller Jillian was in panic mode. She needed to sell quickly because they’d already found their dream home. The other property on his plate was in the Mercantile building, where people were paying $8-$12K a month to rent (my heart). He decided to have a residents’ event, and turn renters into buyers. He recruited friend Oz Pearlman, a mentalist from America’s Got Talent, to come to his open house. He was amazingly accurate, and even explained a little about how he gauges people’s reactions to his questions. Some things were still a mystery though, and I wondered how the blip he did it. Tyler’s brother Zack also paid him a visit. Tyler explained that he and Zack were complete opposites – he being out there energetic and gay, and Zack being lumberjack straight and quiet – but somehow their relationship works. Zack was getting ready to drive a van through South America with his wife for the next year. He showed Tyler the van, and described how he was going to revamp it for travel. That there would be the lack of a toilet, caused Tyler to wonder how they came out of the same woman. Not getting any offers yet for the Mercantile, Tyler also did private showings for non-residents. He found the problem to be that there were competing properties that were more of a blank canvas or a turnkey property – something immediately available to move in to. The apartment had been very specifically renovated, with a little girl’s room and a walk-in closet turned nursery, and the owners were still living there. When he found out the time frame had changed, and Jillian’s family couldn’t move for another few months, he suggested getting a temporary rental for them, and re-renovating the apartment to be more attractive to buyers. They could put off selling, and do it when the time was right, getting a better price. Since the sellers owned the apartment outright, they could afford to wait. He told us moving was the second most stressful thing (death and divorce being number one and three, respectively), and he wanted to show his buyers that he cared about the transition they were going through, including being patient. I have to confess, I thought he might be a d-bag from the previews, but that’s very selfless. He’s tipping the scales toward good guy.

Most of Fredrik’s story was with Steve, but he did have an open house on what turned out to be the coldest day of the year. Steve was supposed to be there, but was forty-five minutes late. By then, a lot of the people had left. Fredrik wanted Steve to come up with Phil’s offer, but Steve held firm, reiterated that it was a buyer’s market, and you know the rest. Fredrik met with broker Younghee, and Pomeranian, Hendrix the Dog, and told her about Phil buying the other apartment. He said a comp was established, and affected everything. She called her seller, and spoke in an Asian tongue, so Fredrik couldn’t listen in and kibbutz. He said the only solution was for him to learn every language in the world. The seller wanted another $100K, and Fredrik’s buyer took it.

Next time, Ryan competes with Tyler for a listing, and Fredrik and Ryan dress up like Tony in Saturday Night Fever.

💬 Along with Southern Charm and Below Deck (I prefer the original, but the Med ain’t bad), IMO, Million Dollar Listing New York is one of the best reality shows. While I don’t mind a good catfight, many of the Housewives shows have deteriorated, while these shows have grown. Below Deck is a different animal, with the crew changing over frequently, and the guests ever-changing, but I include it because the focus is less on the fighting, and more on the job and the vacation. Unless the fighting is among the guests, and we get to laugh along with the crew members. I miss Josiah who gave me one of my favorite quotes when guest Crystal drunkenly refused to leave the deck to go to bed, and swatted at anyone who tried to encourage that. She’s wrapped herself in a sort of shame cocoon. Many of the cast members in SC and MDLNY have grown from basically bratty young adults to contributing members of society. Well, Fredrik is still a little bratty. Many of them have kids and serous careers now, which I’m sure accounts for a lot of the change. All three have one major thing in common – the cast seems to genuinely care about one another. While they might be at odds at times, deep down they feel affection for each other. They make me smile and laugh more than I’m shocked at the stupidity and/or obnoxiousness. Proof positive that reality TV is more than table flipping and wig pulling.

To end my mini diatribe, I include another quote, this time from Captain Sandy (Below Deck Mediterranean) who I was recently watching in Captain Sandy’s Yachtrageous Moments, a compilation of scenes from seasons past. When I wake up thinking about you, it’s not a good day for you, because it’s probably your last day.

🍸 Adam Who…?

I guess having a relationship, but insisting they didn’t, didn’t work out.

https://extratv.com/2019/09/11/new-couple-alert-demario-jackson-and-scheana-shay-spotted-on-disney-date/

🌺 All Growed Up…

I don’t think any of this stuff is from Five Below either.

https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/home-design/teresa-giudices-daughter-gias-college-dorm-at-rutgers?utm_source=zergnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=zergnet_4442037

👰 Funny, I Didn’t See It That Way…

I never thought Bethenny meant anything except Suckerfish Hoppy still won’t legally let her go.

https://extratv.com/2019/08/23/is-bethenny-frankel-secretly-married-what-she-just-said-after-rhony-exit/

👓 Probably Not My Weekend…

But I like the beat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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September 11, 2019 – Dustin Crashes a Party, D’Andra Gets Roasted (Sort Of), Thomas Pleads Guilty & Suite New York

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

Reporters mob Laura, asking if the rumor about an Avian flu outbreak is true. She says, there was one case identified. The patient was isolated and successfully treated. There’s nothing to be concerned about.

Valentin, Nina, and Charlotte arrive at Charlie’s for Rocco’s birthday party. Charlotte asks if Nina thinks he’ll like what they got him, and Nina says, who wouldn’t like a Yankees jacket?  Sonny says he can’t call Rocco little anymore; he’s a big boy. Lulu says she doesn’t like it. He’s growing up too fast. Sonny is surprised to see Valentin there, and Valentin asks if Sonny has a moment. He’d like to talk before the festivities. Nina takes Charlotte to give Rocco his present, and Sonny tells Valentin, he’s listening. Valentin says he has a favor to ask.

Laura assures the reporters, the flu is contained, and there’s no risk of an outbreak. A reporter asks if she has any comment on Drew’s plane vanishing.

On the phone, Jax tells someone to keep looking. He’ll spare no expense. Curtis comes in, and asks, what’s going on? Jax says he’s hired a private charter company to scout the area where the wreckage was spotted, but they’re not offering much hope. Curtis says, that’s because they don’t know Drew. Curtis hasn’t counted Drew out yet.

Laura says, obviously, Aurora Media is an important business to Port Charles, as is their CEO. She’s hopeful about his return. A reporter asks if the knife attack on Andre is connected, but Jordan intervenes, saying they have work to do, and their questions will be answered at the scheduled press conference. She and Laura go into the station, and Laura thanks Jordan. Jordan says, the reporters are just doing their job, and Laura says she needs to do hers. She asks for a rundown of everything that’s happened in the past few days. Um… has she not been paying attention?

Sam sees Elizabeth at the hospital. She says she came there to see Andre, but he wasn’t in his room. Elizabeth says he’s in for tests, and it might take a while. Sam says Jason told her about the wreckage, but Elizabeth wonders if they’re sure it was his plane. Sam says, no bodies were found. Drew may still be alive. He wouldn’t go down without a fight.

Franco tells Kim, it might sound crazy, but he’s not crazy. He knows the body he’s in isn’t his, and the body of the man who held her, the father of her child, is gone. He’s at the bottom of the ocean. Kim says, it doesn’t make sense, and he says, it’s a lot to take in. Kim says, it can’t be. He holds her, and says, it’s okay.

Josslyn sits by the Oscar’s Meadow plaque. Trina and Cameron show up, and Trina says she told him Josslyn would be there. Josslyn says, she was just… Trina says, ditching the first day of school. Josslyn says she can explain, but Trina says she doesn’t have to. One minute they were talking about the paisley romper situation on their homeroom teacher, and the next, she was gone. Cameron says, if it’s any consolation, everyone is asking about Franco. Trina says, on the plus side, Josslyn’s cousin is causing a stir. Cameron says, every girl wants to show him around. Trina says, there’s also a hot new English teacher. She’s sitting in the front row. Cameron says, tomorrow will be better. It’s only up from there. Josslyn says she couldn’t take hearing everyone talking about tryouts, who’s on student council, and what they did over the summer. They’re just moving on with their lives, when Oscar isn’t.

Olivia tells Laura that she can’t believe Julian picked today of all days to schedule the inspection. Laura says, he’s eager to leave town with Kim, and Olivia says, luckily, it went smoothly. Laura says Olivia seems excited about buying the place. She can’t wait to see what Olivia does with it. Charlotte and Leo give Rocco their presents, but he doesn’t seem into it. Olivia suggests they take their presents to the present table, and grab something to eat, adding, save room for ziti. Laura asks Rocco if something is wrong, and Rocco says, no. She says he seems quiet, and Olivia says this is a family party; he’ll see his friends tomorrow. He gets two parties. Rocco says not all of the family is there.

Valentin and Sonny step outside. Valentin says they have a common enemy – Cassandra Pierce. Sonny says she’s Valentin’s enemy. Michael was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Valentin says, Michael is a witness now. For everyone’s sake, Sonny needs to do what he does best, and take care of Cassandra.

Curtis asks Jax where they left off with the codicil. Hayden says, the theory is that Helena hid it on Cassadine property. She made reference to  keeping it close. Curtis says, they never did tell him how Spencer found out, but Jax suggests Curtis focus on the search, and they’ll worry about the rest. He wants to rule out Spoon Island, and tells Curtis, focus on that. Hayden wants to check in with her sister, and Curtis says he should be on his way too. They can’t risk Valentin seeing them together, but Jax says they have unfinished business.

Sam says, Drew was flying to Afghanistan to right a wrong, even if he doesn’t remember it. Elizabeth says with Andre back, she has a chance to put her family back together. She can’t believe they might have lost Drew. Sam tells her, don’t go there yet, and Elizabeth says, if the worst happened, at least it wasn’t in vain. He gave them a chance to save Franco. She tells Sam, just say it. She doesn’t think having Franco back is worth it if Drew died.

Kim says Franco is wrong. Drew can’t be dead. Franco says, he was flying over the gulf and dropped off the radar. When the wreckage was found, it was confirmed to be Drew’s plane. Kim says, no, and sits on the bed. She slides to the floor, and Franco says, it’s okay. He’s there, and he’s not going anywhere. She cries in his arms. I see her keeping her distance is going well. And why would Chase even discuss this in front of her?

Rocco wishes his dad was there. Lulu says they talked about this. His dad is still sick, and has to get better before coming home. Rocco asks how long he’s going to be sick for? Olivia knows it will work out, and thinks they can make an exception for him to open one present now. She puts a soap opera wrapped box in front of him. You know the kind. It’s wrapped, but the lid comes right off; no unwrapping necessary. Rocco opens the card, and it says, to the best son in the world; love, Dad. It’s a new baseball glove. He says he likes it, but dad already gave him a glove. Olivia says, it’s a better one. His dad wanted him to have the best of the best. Rocco tells her, if she talks to him, tell him thanks, and runs off. Lulu asks, what the hell was that? Olivia just lied to Rocco.

Laura tells Jordan, in a perfect world, the press would give Drew’s family space, but Jordan says she can’t fault them for being curious. Laura says, Aurora is one of Port Charles’s biggest companies, and its CEO’s plane vanished? Jordan says, unfortunately, there’s not much they can do, but the WSB has made it a high-priority investigation. Laura says, at the same time Drew’s plane went down, Andre was stabbed. She asks if there’s any evidence the two things are connected. Jordan says Andre’s description of his attacker is their only lead. It’s someone who has a vested interest in keeping Franco the same. Laura wonders, who could that be?

There’s a knock at Franco’s hotel room door, and he tells Kim, they’ll go away. The knocking continues, and Kim gets up, telling him if he’s not getting it, she will. It’s Chase, and Franco asks how his jaw is. Chase says, recovering. He asks if he can come in, and Franco asks, what’s up? Chase says, the ankle monitor is coming off soon, and Franco says he’s counting the hours. Chase says, he’d like to ask Franco a few questions. He thinks they should talk privately, but Kim asks if it’s about Drew. Franco says he told Kim that Drew’s plane went down. Chase says they’ve coordinated with the authorities internationally. They’re searching the area at the moment, but there’s no evidence of survivors. Franco asks if Chase came all this way to say that. Chase says Drew went to find Andre so Andre could treat him. Franco says he heard, and Chase says, it tuns out that Drew’s plane went down at the same time Andre was stabbed.

Sam tells Elizabeth, she’s not getting into this, but Elizabeth wants her to tell what she’s thinking. Sam says she’s thinking she doesn’t want to tell Scout that her father’s not coming home. Elizabeth doesn’t want to tell her boys that one more person they care about is gone, but at least Drew died trying to save Franco. Sam says, Franco’s life isn’t worth Drew’s death. There; she said it. Elizabeth says he’s spent years trying to be a better person, and Sam asks if Elizabeth forgot what Franco did to her. She has to live with the memory. Elizabeth asks if Sam is hoping it’s permanent, and Franco thinks he’s Drew for the rest of his life. Sam says, maybe he’d be happier. Everyone else would. Elizabeth should accept he’s gone and move on. Hayden appears, and asks if they have a problem here?

Olivia asks Lulu, what’s the problem? and Lulu says she doesn’t lie to her son. She was hoping his Nona didn’t either. Olivia says she’s seen a lot of pictures of Rocco with Santa, and Lulu says, that’s a different concept. She’s talking about Rocco’s father. Olivia says, it’s a white lie, and Lulu says she knows it’s well-intentioned, but it’s manipulative. Olivia says maybe Lulu has decided she doesn’t want to be a part of the family, but Rocco is. Charlotte yells at one of the other kids to let Rocco have a turn, and Olivia asks, who the hell is that?

Jax asks who Curtis is working for; him, Valentin, or someone else? Curtis says they’re on the same side. He made a mistake, and it won’t happen again. Jax asks if Curtis understands that it could damage or end his friendship with Nina. Curtis says, she’ll get over it. Like she’s going to get over Valentin when she finds out what kind of man he is. He’s ruthless. She has money, and doesn’t need Valentin’s fortune. Jax says they need to get to work going over Helena’s history. They’ve been brainstorming about where she hid the codicil. It’s a big world, and the Cassadines have property on every continent. Curtis says they need an expert on Helena. He knows just the person.

Laura asks Jordan if Finn is sure the virus won’t spread. Jordan says, 100%. Sasha was a target, and it was deliberately administered by Cassandra in retaliation. Apparently, Anna and Valentin were working together to bust Cassandra. Laura wonders, why go after someone several steps removed? Why not Nina or Charlotte? Jordan says, good question. And why was Anna spared? She thinks Valentin isn’t telling them the whole story about what happened with Cassandra.

Nina finds Valentin and Sonny outside, and asks, what’s going on? Sonny says her fiancé was asking him a favor. Valentin says if Cassandra was no longer a threat, he’d be indebted. Sonny says he has the wrong guy. He doesn’t know what rumors Valentin heard, but he imports coffee. I’m surprised they’re not all laughing.

Sam tells Hayden that she was just on her way out, but Hayden says it didn’t look that way. It looked like she was arguing with her sister. Sam says it doesn’t concern Hayden, and Elizabeth says she just overreacted. Hayden says, no one jumps on her sister, and Drew is the last person who would want them to. Sam asks if they forgot why they came to Port Charles in the first place. Sam’s phone dings, and she say she has someplace to be. She tells Elizabeth, for what it’s worth, she just wanted check in on her. Elizabeth flashes back to telling Franco (when he had long hair!) that he was a good friend to her when the town hated her. He says she deserves a break. Everyone needs a friend. He says he moved on from being a horror show, and she believes he changed. She says she knows he has. Elizabeth remembers Franco as Drew telling her he wants to get back his life. She says he’s robbing her of her husband, but he says, sorry; it’s not him. He doesn’t even remember marrying her. He’s not trying to hurt her or her children. He puts his ring on the coffee table, and says he just wants to get on with his life.

Chase asks if Franco knew Andre personally, but Franco has no idea if they ever met. Chase says he’s referring to Andre’s relationship with Andrew Cane. Franco says as far as he knows, they never met, but he’s heard Andre was instrumental in developing the memory transfer program that started this mess. Why? Chase says he’s running down possible connections, and Kim says, he has no right to question Drew. He had nothing to do with this. Franco is all pleased that she called him Drew.

Dustin and Rocco thumb wrestle. Olivia asks who he is, and what is he doing with the kids? Rocco says, he’s mommy new friend. Lulu introduces him and says they met on story she was working on. She tells Dustin that Olivia is her mother-in-law… Rocco’s grandmother, and Sonny is his grandfather. He says he’s sorry he interrupted a private party. Olivia says, it kind of is, and Lulu says, it’s a family birthday party. Rocco asks if Dustin can stay, but Lulu is sure he has other places to be. He says he wouldn’t mind staying.

Kim tells Chase, Franco had nothing to do with Andre being stabbed or the plane going down. Chase says he never claimed Franco did. He’s following every lead, and they don’t have much at the moment. Franco has been vocal about not wanting to be a part of the memory reversal. Kim asks what time Andre was stabbed. Chase tells her, and she says, Franco’s not the guy. He was in Oscar’s Meadow at the time. If Chase doesn’t believe her, she’s sure there’s evidence on the security camera. Chase says he believes them. He doesn’t consider Franco a suspect. Andre described his attacker, and he was hoping Franco might help. Franco and Kim look at a picture on Chase’s phone, and Franco says, no. He’s never seen the man. Chase says he’ll pass on Franco’s alibi to Jordan. If he has more questions… Kim tells him to contact Franco’s attorney, Scott Baldwin. Chase leaves, and Kim looks at Franco. He smiles.

Laura gives a present to Leo. She sees Valentin and Nina, and tells them that she’s glad to hear Sasha is better. Nina says they’re all relieved. Laura says they believe Cassandra was targeting Sasha because she wanted revenge. She finds it curious that Cassandra wouldn’t be going for someone more responsible for her capture. There was no mention of Nina. Valentin says, that’s because she wasn’t involved. Laura says, time will tell. Enjoy the party.

Sam goes to Jax’s office and says, he wanted to see her? He thanks her for coming, but wishes it were under better circumstances. He tells her, everyone at Aurora is devastated about Drew, and asks how she’s holding up. She says, okay. She’s trying to stay positive. He says he’s providing private resources to help with the search, but does have some considerations to account for. Drew’s absence has already thrown Aurora into disarray. He has a possible solution, but would need her help.

Hayden asks if Elizabeth is okay, and Elizabeth says she’s fine. Hayden asks what Sam said that riled her up? Elizabeth says Sam pushed, but she did most of the talking. There’s always tension between them. They try to bury it and be civil, but there’s always an undercurrent waiting for one of them to say the wrong thing, and they go off. Hayden says she’d offer to beat her up, but Sam would wipe the floor with her. Elizabeth says, accurate, but she appreciates the sentiment. Hayden says, what are sisters for?

Josslyn and Trina talk about the hot English teacher. Cameron tells them his mom just texted, and needs him at home right away. Josslyn asks, what’s going on? and he tells them, she just said she needed to talk to him and his brothers. Trina says, maybe it’s news about Franco. He says he’ll see both of them in school – he hopes. Josslyn says she should head home too. She’s been dodging texts and calls from her mother all afternoon. Trina says ignoring Carly is bold, and Josslyn says she might as well get Carly’s wrath over with, but Trina suggests they grab a snack and talk more about what happened to her today.

Laura tells Lulu this is the happiest she’s seen Rocco in months, and Lulu says, her too. Valentin asks if they can discuss Charlotte’s schedule. Nina says they want to adjust it a little. Valentin says they have a wedding coming up, and want to make sure Charlotte is there. Laura asks if they’re sure it’s a good idea. Cassandra could come back. Valentin says they considered it, but don’t want to put their lives on hold.

Jax tells Sam, outside the Quartermaines, Drew’s only living family is Scout; she’s his sole heir. Sam says, that’s correct. Jax says he doesn’t want to get ahead of himself, but wants to protect Scout’s birthright, and make sure the company is stabilized if Drew comes back. He’d like her to come back, and run Drew’s side of the company.

Franco thanks Kim for having his back with Chase. Kim asks how he can be so calm when Chase was practically accusing him. Franco says Chase was just doing his job. He had nothing to do with it, and it’s over. Kim says, he’s just going to let it go? Franco says he doesn’t see Andre as being innocent. If it wasn’t for Andre, he’d have come home and been there for her when she reached out. They would have had time together with their son. Andre took that away from them. At least that’s what he thought, but she called him Drew.

Lulu asks if there’s anything Dustin can’t do. Olivia tells Sonny that she doesn’t know if Rocco knows his parents are divorced, or if he even knows what divorce is. Now he sees his mother hanging out with a new guy. For all they know, she’s dating him. Sonny tells her not to jump to conclusions. Besides, Dante divorced Lulu. Olivia says, he just did it to be noble, and Sonny says, his motive, his choice. They can’t expect Lulu to put her life of hold because of Dante. Lulu and Dustin clean up, and she says she bets he didn’t know this was how he was going to spend his evening. He says it’s the least he can do after crashing the party, since he wasn’t invited. Lulu says Rocco wanted him to stay. He’s clearly happy. Dustin hopes Rocco’s not the only one. Trina and Josslyn come in, and Trina says the hot teacher she was talking about is here, and he’s getting his flirt on. Josslyn sees them and smiles.

Franco says he hasn’t lost sight of what happened. He understands the man he used to be is missing and presumed dead, but here he is. Whatever he is; some kind of leftover ghost. He thinks as humans, that’s all they really are; a collection of memories. He remembers every moment they had together. Kim says she has to go, but he says she doesn’t have to. She tells him that she’s said everything she needed say. Franco says, so did he, and she jets.

On the phone, Elizabeth tells Bobbie, she’ll be home soon. Hayden asks if everyone is okay, and Elizabeth says, Bobbie is dropping Jake and Aiden off. Cameron should be home by now. Hayden says, talk to her, and Elizabeth says, the boys are going through so much uncertainty. Franco has effectively disappeared, and been replaced be a stranger who doesn’t want to know them. Now she has to tell them Drew isn’t coming home. She doesn’t know how she’ll manage. Hayden does. They’ll do it together.

Sam tells Jax that she doesn’t know what to say. He says she’s experienced, and who better to fill the position? If Drew comes back, the company will be ready for him. If he doesn’t, she can opt to run it, or recruit someone. She wants to stop him there. She understands wanting to save the company, and appreciates him caring about Scout, but she can’t fathom any of it right now. Not until she knows more about what happened to Drew. Jax tells her, take her time, and just know if she needs anything, he’s there.

Nina and Valentin leave Charlie’s. Nina says, Laura is as suspicious as ever, but Valentin says, of him, not her. She can’t prove anything. Nina says she can never tell if Valentin actually has things under control, or he’s just good at faking it to reassure her. Valentin says he never has everything under control, but he’s taking care of it. Nina wants to get back to Sasha.

Laura asks Josslyn and Trina how the first day of school was. Trina asks how she knew it was the first day, and Laura says, she’s mayor. She’s expected to know that stuff. Trina says English is her favorite class, and Josslyn says, it’s too soon to call. She’ll have a better idea in a week or so. Laura says she’s her father’s daughter. She has a cool head, and a wait and see attitude. That’s a good business tactic. She tells Josslyn, don’t wait too long. Sometimes you have to jump in, and do your best. Curtis walks in, and Laura hugs him. He says he’s sorry to intrude, but her office said she’d be there. She says, the party is over anyway. He asks her to tell him everything she knows about Helena.

Tomorrow, Nina asks Valentin if he’s ready for this, Obrecht tells Sasha that they’re in this together, and Jax remains the sole CEO of Aurora.

The Real Housewives of Dallas

Kary, Stephanie and Kameron go for a workout. In her interview, Stephanie explains that electrical stimulation is used, and in twenty minutes she can get a great workout. That means she has more time to eat. The instructor tells them it contracts every muscle, and Kary wonders if she’ll have multiple orgasms. He says he can’t make any promises. In Kameron’s interview, she says she loves Kary. She has absolutely no filter whatsoever; she’s so entertaining. You don’t know what will come out of her mouth. This seems funny, coming from someone who freaked out about sex toys. Kameron and Stephanie get hooked up first. In Stephanie’s interview, she says she and Kameron have been working out together for a few months. It helps them to have a friendship outside of the group. Kameron tells them that her mother always told her, beauty is pain. In her interview, she says the device contracts the muscles so you feel like you’re hiking a mountain, but you’re not. She tells Stephanie that she’s going to the global pet expo, but she changed her ticket date so she could attend D’Andra’s roast. In Stephanie’s interview, she thinks D’Andra is a little crazy, since she doesn’t take criticism very well. She doesn’t think D’Andra knows what a roast is. She might think it’s a pot roast. Stephanie tells Kary that once she realizes the electrical current isn’t harming her, she’ll be fine. Kary says she was hoping for an orgasm, but instead, it’s killing her

Brandi and LeeAnne go out to eat at what looks like a Dave and Buster’s. In Brandi’s interview, she says she and LeeAnne are in a good space. They saw each other at a baby shower. They laughed, and joked, and had an amazing time. LeeAnne tells Brandi, they connected at the baby shower. She’s always had a soft place for Brandi, and Rich is loving it. He told her to invite Brandi to the wedding. In Brandi’s interview, she’s not sure if she’s on the B, D, or Z list. LeeAnne says she wants her and Brandi’s relationship to be about them, and no one else. If someone comes to Brandi and says LeeAnne called her a piece of sh*t, call her. She’s not doing that backstabbing and twisting bullsh*t anymore. She doesn’t want other relationships to filter what they have. She doesn’t think they need teams. They can be individuals. Brandi says they have so much fun. LeeAnne asks if Brandi thinks D’Andra’s apology was as sincere as it should be. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says, afterward, she went home and was thinking and processing. She thinks the apology wasn’t enough. She’s still hurt and angry. Brandi thinks D’Andra is trying to get there, but doesn’t think she’s somebody who shows emotion in a setting like that. In her interview, LeeAnne says, the damage D’Andra tried to inflict deserves more than one apology. She wants D’Andra to be specific, and wants her to do better. She tells Brandi that she’s still so angry.

Brandi tells nanny Alicia that she’s going shopping with Brooklyn. They’re having a one-on-one. In Brandi’s interview, she says Bruin takes a lot of her attention and time, and takes attention away from Brooklyn. What girl doesn’t bond over shopping? Possibly Brooklyn, since she wears earbuds in the car, and basically ignores Brandi in the store. In her interview, Brandi says, apparently, you take things out on the people you love the most, and apparently, that’s her. When she was Brooklyn’s age, she did a little lashing out, but her mom was her best friend, and she wants that for Brooklyn when she’s older. If she talked back, she got the belt on her butt, but she’s not doing that to her kids. She disciplines Brooklyn by taking away her tech or not letting her do something on the weekend. She asks if Brooklyn thinks she spends more time with Bruin, and Brooklyn says she doesn’t care.  She tells Brooklyn that if anything is bothering her, she can come to her mom. She feels like Brooklyn is moody. Brooklyn says Brandi is the one who’s moody. They buy a load of stuff, and Brandi tells the cashier that she isn’t guilty of bribery. In her interview, she says maybe Brooklyn will like her for five minutes. Ten if she’s lucky. Who says she can’t buy love?

LeeAnne and Rich go out to dinner. LeeAnne has difficulty maneuvering the cobblestone walk in her heels. Rich toasts to getting married, and LeeAnne says she’s excited. He shouldn’t want marry her; she’s crazy. He says, no argument. In her interview, LeeAnne says they met online, and when they met in person the first time, she thought he was hot. She wondered if she’d brushed her teeth or if she was wearing granny panties. She asks if she remembers what he asked her the first time they were in bed. He asked if she’d cheated on any of her boyfriends, and she told him that she cheated on every one of them. He says, for her to say she didn’t want to mess it up, and do that to him after doing it to everyone else, it was something even a cop would believe. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says Rich told her they weren’t having sex that night. She asks if he thought she’d be there after the first morning, and he says he didn’t. She tells him that she never thought she’d get married, She thought she’d have to take care of herself her whole life. In her interview, she says she doesn’t think she ever pictured herself getting married. It’s every little girl’s dream, but not hers. (Um… I did end up getting married, but it wasn’t mine either.) Rich has been married three times, but it’s her first. She’s going to be the first Cinderella from Dallas, and have the wedding of her dreams. (Or not her dreams, as it were.) Rich thinks she’ll like the vows he wrote. They’re heartfelt and sincere; the real things he loves about her. She’s going to cry. She tells him that she loves him, and asks where he sees them in five years. He says sitting in divorce court, thinking he never knew she could be that mean.

LeeAnne meets D’Andra – who I’m starting to not like – for lunch. D’Andra says she got LeeAnne’s text, and LeeAnne thanks her for coming. In her interview, LeeAnne says, the wedding is coming up, and D’Andra tried to destroy it. She needs to own that she lied about Rich. She tells D’Andra that she wanted to have a moment where no one else was around, and they could air what’s between them. She started thinking about D’Andra conversing to her about the wedding – we flash back to D’Andra telling LeeAnne that she wants her to be happy – and thought the wedding might not have existed if she didn’t have the foundation with Rich that she has. She wants D’Andra to understand that she’s still hurt and a little angry. It’s a struggle for her, and she wants D’Andra to know where she truly is. D’Andra says they’re hurt for different reasons. She doesn’t want to rehash the past. She wants to own up to what she did. Good friends don’t do that. She’s sorry, and wants to move on. LeeAnne wants her to say she shouldn’t have brought Rich into it; that she knows he didn’t cheat, and he’s a good man. In her interview, D’Andra says LeeAnne wants her to say the truth, and that’s not the truth. She’s not going to refute the truth she knows. She tells LeeAnne that she apologizes for what she did. She shouldn’t have gotten involved in LeeAnne and Rich’s relationship. She adds that it wasn’t nefarious; what she did, she did for LeeAnne. LeeAnne says it didn’t benefit her. D’Andra claimed LeeAnne knew about it, and was keeping it from her. D’Andra says she’s sorry she said something about Rich not being faithful. Let’s move on. She doesn’t know what else to do. In D’Andra’s interview, she says she’s apologized three times. If LeeAnne can’t accept it, she doesn’t know what she expects. She’s not kissing LeeAnne’s ass. LeeAnne says, actions and words go together. She hasn’t heard from D’Andra since that meeting. D’Andra says she wanted to give LeeAnne space. We flash back to LeeAnne saying she needs time. D’Andra says she thought it was the best thing to do. LeeAnne says she’s putting the volleyball in D’Andra’s court. D’Andra asks if LeeAnne wants to come to her birthday party roast. She should love that. LeeAnne doesn’t think they’re in a position for her to be roasting D’Andra. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says she’s taking the invitation as D’Andra wanting to move forward, but not a single hair on her head believes it’s going to be a real roast. The guests are just there to blow smoke up D’Andra’s ass. D’Andra asks how the wedding is going, and if they’re writing their vows. LeeAnne says Rich finished his, but she still has to do hers. D’Andra asks if LeeAnne has talked to her mother, and LeeAnne says she doesn’t have the same relationship with her mother as D’Andra has with hers. Her mother has no financial hold over her, so there’s no need to talk to her. D’Andra says the company is hers now, and she doesn’t need to pay for anything. She took Dee’s expenses off the payroll. LeeAnne says, not the country club? and D’Andra nods solemnly. D’Andra asks if there’s anything else they need to talk about, and LeeAnne tells her that she’s said everything she needs to say. D’Andra feels better, and says, cheers to the last drip. They drain their glasses of rosé.

Kary and Eduardo go to dinner. She’s glad they can go out for date. In her interview, she explains that when they met, neither one of them was fully divorced. Eduardo is very different from her first husband, who was younger. Eduardo is nine years older. She tells him she had lunch with her daughter, who’s going to college. Kary says she found a roommate, but needs four. Eduardo doesn’t know about her rooming with strangers, and Kary says, it’s normal. He asks if they’re random people, and says it’s not normal. In Kary’s interview, she says, marriage is hard. Her first marriage lasted almost ten years, and wasn’t great. Now she and Eduardo are coming up on their ten year anniversary. She’s hoping they make it past that. She tells Eduardo that she asked D’Andra if she was doing a trip for her 50th birthday, but she’s not going anywhere because of her business situation. She was thinking they have the house in Careyes. It would be nice to invite her, and let her have some fun. Eduardo thinks it’s a great idea. In Kary’s interview, she says the house has been around in the family for about thirty years. It’s like a mini resort. We see pictures, and yes, it is. It’s like its own Club Med. She says, it’s a magical place; they got married there. She tells Eduardo that she can’t believe they made it to ten years. It’s been hard. Moving to America is the hardest thing she’s done. He agrees it’s difficult, but she’s not always the easiest. She says it’s always her fault, and he tells her that she lives in a different universe. In her interview, Kary says he can be jealous, and she doesn’t like to be controlled. They fought about it for a few years. She asks, who invented marriage anyway? and tells Eduardo, he’d better try harder next year.

D’Andra gets her hair and make-up done by Liz and Ray. Liz asks whose idea it was to do a roast, and D’Andra says it was hers. She’s giving everyone an opportunity to say in public the things they won’t say to her. Liz says, some of them might not be nice.

Stephanie wants to hear Brandi’s roast. In her interview, Stephanie says she hates public speaking. She’s afraid she’ll be horrible, feel like a failure. She asks Bryan how it is, and Bryan says he watched Brandi write it and laugh at herself the whole time. In Brandi’s interview, she says she practiced at least two hours in the shower. She took a two-hour shower??? They get in the car, and Travis says, Stephanie and Brandi are like Beavis and Butthead. Stephanie says, fire, fire, fire!

D’Andra wants tonight to be about fun, laughter, joking, and being with friends and family. People she loves, and who love her – and some people who don’t love her anymore. The guests stream in, and it gets pretty crowded. Dee wants a chat with D’Andra. In D’Andra’s interview, she says Dallas women are trained to put on smile in every situation. It’s one big pageant. Dee asks if D’Andra is excited, and D’Andra says she’s nervous. She asked everyone to make fun of her. Dee says some might be judgmental, but don’t give a rip. D’Andra says she invited everyone; it was the right thing to do. I notice Dee is wearing these orchid blossom earrings with a pearl in the middle that I long for. I’ve seen them before on vaious Housewives, but they’re a little out of my price range. Dee says she’s proud of D’Andra. D’Andra says she loves Dee, and thanks her for the party. It’s gorgeous and she’s blessed. In her interview, D’Andra says she’s thankful, but would have preferred to get the money from her trust to run her business. She doesn’t want to get in an argument though.

Everyone parties. D’Andra slugs liquor straight from a gigantic bottle. Brandi asks how she’s feeling, and D’Andra says, nervous. She’ll probably cry in five seconds. Brandi tells her, don’t cry. Kary tells them about her idea for a girls trip to Mexico. Like, next week. D’Andra says, cancel your week for fun in Mexico. Everyone immediately agrees. It must be nice. They do a shot. In D’Andra’s interview, she says she couldn’t afford a trip this year, and can think of nothing better. Kameron isn’t wearing pink. What happened? Kary tells Kameron about the trip, and in her interview, Kameron says she’s the queen of girls trips. She loves them. D’Andra takes the mic, and tells everyone, be quiet. Mom, that means you. She wants to say thank you to everyone. She’s done so much looking at her life and the friends she’s amassed, it’s amazing to her – that they’re still here. Tonight is about the good, the bad, and the ridiculous. Go wild on her. They take more shots. D’Andra’s assistant tells Stephanie that she’s first. In Stephanie’s interview, she says she’s surprised LeeAnne isn’t there. Who wouldn’t want see D’Andra roasted? It’s a ticket you can’t just buy.

Stephanie gets up first. She says her biggest fear was getting on the stage, and the crowd being dead. Looking at them, she can see most are already there. She thought D’Andra would bring class, sophistication, and money to the charity scene, and boy, was she wrong. One thing they have in common is staying home all day, taking care of the house, and a spouse who works hard. She says she’s talking to Jeremy, and everyone laughs. She says she’s blessed to have D’Andra as her friend. LeeAnne comes up the walk to the venue. In her interview, she says she’s prepared for people to potentially throw a drink on her or talk sh*t to her face, but she’s walking in to show she’s trying to move forward. If D’Andra was getting genuinely roasted, there would be an ambulance and straitjacket, and they’d be telling her it’s going to be okay. The guests get up and say nice things, which LeeAnne declares, not a roast, in her interview. Brandi says as D’Andra has gotten older and wiser, she found her voice. She imitates D’Andra sounding like Dee, saying she doesn’t give a rip what they say. She changed the company name from Hard Night, Good Morning to Hard Sell, Good Riddance. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says, that’s a roast. LeeAnne tells D’Andra’s assistant, if there’s time, she’d like to go up. More people say nice things.

Jeremy has a present for D’Andra and brings up a huge box. He says D’Andra has an insatiable love for food. There are fifty things in this box – donuts. Forty-five of them are average, for the years they weren’t together – and five are specially made to represent what she’s given to him. In her interview, Stephanie says she’d prefer fifty diamonds… fifty dresses… 50 Cent… In Brandi’s interview, she says D’Andra is going to be like the Cookie Monster. She’s going to eat fifty, and gain fifty. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says, if it’s edible, and not glued down, D’Andra shoves it in her mouth.

D’Andra’s assistant tells D’Andra, LeeAnne is coming up. She announces, last not least, LeeAnne Locken. LeeAnne goes up. As she’s walking, someone says, be nice, and she says, bite my d*ck. She asks if D’Andra is shocked. She did invite LeeAnne. She says she remembers when she turned fifty, and it sucked. So welcome to the party. They’ve been on long journey together. They’ve loved and lost, and been by each other’s side. She was there when D’Andra married Jeremy. They’ve fallen along their way, but she wants D’Andra to know that taking steps forward is everything. She gives D’Andra a gift bag, saying she brought two candles. One says hope; and one, forgiveness. D’Andra can choose to burn either or both. D’Andra says she’ll burn forgiveness first, and hope next. Jeremy is like, meh, which is kind of rude.

The cake comes out – looking not unlike Melissa’s from the great RHONJ food fight – and everyone sings Happy Birthday. The ladies have a group hug. They’re excited about the trip.

Next time, the Mexico trip, Kameron thinks it looks like something out of James Bond movie, Kary asks if LeeAnne is always negative, and LeeAnne tells herself not to kill anyone – jail isn’t worth it.

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All I have to say is, I hope Kathryn gets full custody of those children.

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📻 Best song about NYC ever.

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September 10, 2019 – Julian Learns the Truth, Dr. Deb Meets the Girls, Tinsley Walks, Bethenny Moves On, Tamra Fights, BH Newbie, Dorit Grilled & Middle

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

Julian says, Nelle Benson is Wiley’s birth mother, and Michael Corinthos is Wiley’s birth father, right Brad? Brad says if Julian needs to hear him say it, yes. He stole Sonny Corinthos’s grandchild.

At the hospital, Maxie tells Peter, if Sasha doesn’t like it, she doesn’t deserve to be working at Crimson. Peter says, it’s sure to be her most prized possession. She suggests taking James to the park, and Peter says he has to do something first. Maxie tells him that she’s really, really happy about this… us. Peter says he is too. She leaves to see Sasha, and he makes a phone call. He wants to know why Andre is still alive.

There’s a knock on Franco’s hotel room door, and Monica opens it to find Jason. He says he’s there to see Franco, but he also has something important to tell her. She says, that doesn’t sound ominous at all, and Jason comes in. She asks, what is it? and he says, Drew’s plane disappeared.

Kim flashes back on kissing Franco. Elizabeth unexpectedly comes out of the elevator, and Kim babbles a little, asking Elizabeth how she is. Elizabeth says she’s hanging in there. Kim knows it must be so difficult with Franco gone. He’s not gone physically, but… Elizabeth says, his memories have been replaced with Drew’s. Kim asks how the boys are, and Elizabeth says, Jake and Aiden are confused. Obviously, they all are, and Cameron has been a huge help in trying to convince the boys everything is going to be okay. Which was made a little more difficult when he saw Kim and Franco kissing.

Josslyn sits by the plaque in Oscar’s Meadow. Michael comes by and asks if she shouldn’t be in school. She says she cut. Michael says a straight A student, on the honor roll, and athlete of the year is cutting? She says people are going to say she couldn’t take it being without Oscar; that it was too painful. But it’s worse than that. School was okay. She was okay, and that feels so wrong.

Sonny comes into the kitchen where Carly is sitting. Carly says, Josslyn never made it to fourth period, and  isn’t on the school grounds. Sonny says, it’s not surprising, since she has to be there without Oscar. Carly says, it’s more than that, and they’re going to finally have to deal with it.

Michael sits with Josslyn, and asks, what happened at school? She says, nothing really, which made it feel like everything. She’s already thinking about asking her dad to hire a tutor, and how she’s going to fit in in her schedule. Michael says she’s thinking ahead. She says she almost walked past Oscar’s locker without realizing it. The girl who was going back to school, and dreading it without him. It’s the first day, and she’s already blowing off Oscar. He’s dead, and she’s thinking of hiring a tutor and moving on. She doesn’t want be that person. Michael says, she is. She thinks about him, but she’s involved in the future; in the world around her. It’s one of the things Oscar loved about her. I kind of get how she feels. The last time I went past my childhood home, the only home I knew before having my own, it didn’t really register until we’d already gone past it, and that made me feel weird.

Julian shoves Brad onto a chair. He wants every detail, but Brad says he knows the story. Julian says, apparently not, and tells him, start at the beginning. Brad says, he came home from the hospital, and the real Wiley was asleep in the crib. He left the room, and came back to feed him, but he wasn’t breathing. The baby he and Lucas hoped for and dreamt about for so long, was gone, just like that. It was the worst moment of his life. Julian asks how Nelle came into this, and Brad says he put that Wiley in car. On the way to the hospital, he had to pull over, he was crying so hard. Nelle knocked on the window with a newborn in her arms. The switch was her idea. Julian asks why on earth Brad agreed.

Carly tells Sonny, Josslyn is with Michael. He says she’s okay, so don’t worry. Sonny says, good thing, and Carly says, it’s not working out. Dev. He asks where that came from. Josslyn cut class, so Dev’s not working out? Carly says, Josslyn had to cover for Dev in front of her father. She knows everyone has the best intentions, but she doesn’t want to ask Josslyn to keep this up when she’s dealing with Oscar’s death. Not that any time is okay. They have to think of an alternative situation for Dev. He asks why she’s being so selfish.

Elizabeth tells Kim, it’s okay. Well, it’s not okay. None of it is, but Elizabeth is trying to see it from Kim’s perspective. Kim says she’s so sorry; it was way out of line. Elizabeth says, it was. Kim says, the person that Franco thinks he is, that Drew, shared a genuine connection with her. Elizabeth knows, and Kim says, as much as she hates it to say it, he doesn’t remember Elizabeth or the boys, and she feels like that’s causing more pain. Elizabeth gets that Kim is grieving, and feels terrible, but the man she kissed isn’t Drew. So whatever she may believe or thinks he feels for her, is beside the point. Kim says she’s right. He also asked her to go away with him. Elizabeth knows. Cameron told her. He also told her that Kim didn’t say no.

Jason tells Monica, the plane went off the radar in the Gulf of Aden. Monica says, he was on his way to Afghanistan, and Jason says, the wreckage was spotted, but there’s no indication of any survivors. Monica asks if he’s telling her that Drew is dead.

Still on the phone, Peter says do as he asks… Gulf of Aden, no body? Andre’s the problem now. He can’t be allowed to perform the procedure…. Yeah. That’s the idea. What if it sharpens the memories? If there’s even the slightest chance Franco remembers him or what he’s done, this is finished. Someone pushes Peter, and he sees it’s Wyatt, the kid who helped rescue him from the cabin. Wyatt’s mother tells him he can’t run away, and he hides behind Peter. He says he saved Peter’s life last summer. Peter has to save his now.

Jason tells Monica, no bodies were recovered. It’s not certain, but everything points to Drew being dead. He went to Ethiopia to get Andre, and was headed to Afghanistan. Andre came back, and when he landed, somebody tried to kill him. Monica says she never expected the connection to be a threat to Drew, and Jason says, someone possibly wanted to kill them both. Franco says that throws everything back to him. Jason has no idea who’s behind it, or if the DVX has a stake in it. The WSB is on it, but at this point, they have no answers. Monica says she wants to get back to the hospital. She’s going to call the WSB and find out what’s going on. Jason says he’ll drive her car, and she says, okay. Franco tells Jason to take care of Monica, and Jason says he will. I’m startled that Monica can just call up the WSB and get information.

Kim tells Elizabeth, the kiss was like a moment out of time. She didn’t see or hear Franco. The person standing in front of her was the person she fell in love with in San Diego. Elizabeth says, it’s a fantasy. Franco is Franco, and Drew is Drew, the father of her child. He went to Afghanistan to return the money Shiloh stole. Meanwhile, Franco – her husband – is here, wearing an ankle monitor. Kim says he’s there physically, but emotionally and psychologically… it’s bizarre. Elizabeth says the only thing Kim is doing, is making her own pain worse.

Brad tells Julian, he couldn’t stand telling Lucas the child they’d planned and longed for, that he didn’t even have a chance to hold, was gone. And he had good reason for Michael not getting the baby. The Corinthos family is dangerous. All the kids have been kidnapped at one point. Wiley would be next. Julian says, it never occurred to him that Nelle is a sociopath, and setting him up? Brad says, she was a mother desperate to protect her child. Julian tells Brad that he was naïve. Nelle just wanted to keep him from Michael, and he played into her hands.

Josslyn tells Michael that Oscar’s locker was given to a new kid, Thomas something. They met when he found her and Oscar’s picture taped to the door. She asked for it back gave it to her and walked away. That’s when she felt how she’s supposed to feel; like she missed him. The world is broken without him. She still had to go to class, so she went to first and second period. By third period, she almost walked past Oscar’s locker without realizing. It’s not fair. She has so much going on in her own life, and Oscar will never do anything ever again. It hits her, and she feels like she can’t breathe. Michael says she’s right. it’s not fair. Oscar should be at school and hanging out with her, Cameron, and Trina, but it won’t make things better or more fair if she stops living her life. She says she was going crazy, and couldn’t handle it. That’s why she left. He says, it’s probably not what Oscar would want; her being there. Grieving takes longer than she thinks.

Sonny gets it; Carly is worried about Josslyn, and Dev is an easy target. She insists she’s not making Dev a target, and Sonny says Dev saved his life. He’s got nothing, and Sonny feels this is a way to repay him. Carly says in the time Dev’s been there, Sonny has gone from helping, to Dev staying the summer, to giving him a new identity, and now he’s talking adoption. Each time, it gets bigger than the time before, because it didn’t work. Maybe there’s a flaw in the plan. It’s based on a lie. Dev is using a name that’s not his, and they’re lying to everyone; even Kristina doesn’t know the truth. Sonny says, she will, when he gets to it. Carly says, it’s not working, and the sooner he admits it, the better it is for everyone.

Wyatt tells Peter, he has to help. His mom is making him have surgery. He asks, what kind? and Wyatt says, a tonsillectomy. She told him it won’t hurt, and it won’t when it happens, but after, ow! Peter asks if he remembers being sick, and missing something cool, like at school or the Pioneers. Wyatt says he missed the Pioneer Jamboree, and Peter says, that stinks. If he goes through the surgery, he’ll be sore, but he’ll be sick way less, and won’t have to miss anything fun anymore. Maxie watches from around the corner.

Kim tells Elizabeth, it was incredible to finally have the past acknowledged, and somebody to share the things she remembers; everything they shared. Memories are ultimately who they are, and what Drew is missing. Elizabeth says she connected with Drew in the present, over Oscar, not a bond with the past. Kim says that vanished with Drew. They had an unbreakable bond, and Franco remembered it all. The big things, and the little things, and everything in between. Elizabeth is right. There’s no future. It isn’t real, but it’s still important. Elizabeth says she has to let it go, and Kim asks what Elizabeth is going to do if Franco doesn’t come back. Elizabeth says, that’s not going to happen, but Kim says she doesn’t know that. If Franco only remembers Drew’s life, what is she going to do?

Sonny asks if they’re supposed to throw Dev on the street, and Carly tells him not to go to the extreme. They could send him to boarding school. She’s done her research, and there’s some good ones close by. He could live with Max or Milo. They’re not sending him back, but she thinks it’s impossible for Josslyn if Dev lives there. Sonny tells her not to pin it on her daughter. Don’t use Josslyn as an excuse. If she doesn’t want Dev to live there, fine.

Michael asks if Josslyn remembers him going to the grief meetings, and she says, please don’t make her go to a support group. He says she’d be surprised how well it works, but that’s something you have to do for yourself. One thing he learned was that everyone grieves the same and uniquely all at once. He and Josslyn are alike; setting goals, wanting a checklist. She wants to ace the grieving process. If she just follows the rules, and completes the milestones to get to point X, she’ll be okay. That’s not how the grieving process works. You think you have a hold on it, and it blindsides you. He tells her not to be mad when she doesn’t feel strong or runs into a brick wall. It’s going to happen. She says it doesn’t seem like it happens to him, but he has two words – Kensington Gardens.

Brad tells Julian, maybe he was stupid, but he’s not sorry. He and Lucas love Wiley. They’ve given him a  wonderful home, and they were so happy, despite the stress that was starting to fade into the background. Julian says, until Obrecht. Brad says when he overheard her talking to Franco, he realized she knew the truth and he panicked. Julian says, it was him. Brad pushed her off the boat. He was trying to kill her. Brad says he panicked. Obrecht figured it out, and that’s when she told him that she knew the truth.

Jason phones Franco, who asks how Monica is. Jason says she’s in her office, but didn’t want him to stay. He called a family member just in case. He didn’t want to say this in front of her… Franco says, but he’s probably next. Jason tells him, watch his back, and if he feels the need for protection, call him. Franco thanks him, and says he was under the impression they couldn’t stand each other. Jason says it would hurt too many people if he ends up dead, so don’t. Franco says he copies that.

Peter says, remember how Wyatt found him? Wyatt says, that’s not something you forget. The mean lady with the ax tied Peter to the bed. Peter says Wyatt told the people at the hospital about him. Wyatt is the reason he got out. Wyatt’s bravery saved him, and he needs Wyatt to be that brave again. Wyatt says, okay, and Peter tells him, think of the free ice cream afterward. Wyatt’s mom says she’s glad they bumped into Peter. Peter says he is too. He tells Wyatt, go get ‘em. Peter sees Maxie, and she smiles.

Elizabeth says she considers Kim a friend, and Kim says, as she does Elizabeth. Elizabeth gets that Kim isn’t responsible, but her sympathy only goes so far. Franco is her husband, and stepfather to her children. They love him. More to the point, he loves them. She’s going to do everything in her power to bring him back. Isn’t that what Kim would want? Kim says, of course (🍷), and Elizabeth says, then stop. Accept reality, and help Franco accept it by staying away. Kim says Elizabeth is right. It’s not her fault, but they both have to find their way through it.

Brad says, Nelle neglected to mention that Obrecht delivered the baby. Julian says, shocker, and Brad says supposedly, they came to a truce, but he doesn’t trust Obrecht. Julian says, don’t. The truth can’t come out. Brad says, which is why Julian has to kill her.

Michael tells Josslyn that he was on a business trip to London. It was a successful negotiation, and while he was on his way to dinner with a business associate, they crossed a pond in Kensington Gardens, where ducks were swimming around. He swears time stopped, and all he could think about was Jonah, and how before Jonah was born, he’d been looking forward to bringing him to the park to feed the ducks. He held it together long enough to tell his associate that he had to make an emergency business call to Singapore, and said he’d meet him at dinner. Josslyn asks, then what? and he says he hid behind some bushes and lost it. Lost it like falling to the ground and bawling his eyes out. There he was, behind a bush in Kensington Gardens because he didn’t get the chance to feed the ducks with Jonah, when he should have gotten a chance. Josslyn says, they both should have. Michael says if he’d stayed stuck, it would have been unfair. Not a tribute, but a waste. That’s not how he wants to honor his son.

Carly says she’s not using Josslyn as an excuse, and Sonny asks if she’s sure. She says, it’s a valid concern. Josslyn is under an incredible about of stress, and lying to her father isn’t helping. Sonny says, getting rid of Dev isn’t going to help Josslyn with her grief. Carly asks how he knows, and he asks if it helped her grief when she slept with Jax.

On the phone, Elizabeth tells Scotty that she had a conversation with Kim. Things are becoming problematic. Not only does Franco believe he’s Drew, Kim is reinforcing it. They have to get together to commit Franco. She sees Jason, and says she’ll call him back.

On the phone, Franco asks about a flight to San Diego. There’s a knock at the door, and he says he’ll try later. It’s Kim. He says he’s happy she’s there, and she says she has something to tell him. As amazing as their moment in the park was, it’s not real. It can’t last, and she can’t run away with him. He says there’s something he needs to tell her. There’s been an accident. Drew’s plane went down when he was on his way to Afghanistan. They haven’t found a body, but he’s gone.

Carly says she had every reason to believe Sonny slept with Nelle, and no; it didn’t lessen her grief. Did sleeping with Marina lessen his? It’s not about who slept with who. She has a legitimate concern. It’s wrong to throw that in her face about her targeting a kid. Sonny doesn’t care if Carly gets in his face, but don’t take it out on Dev. She asks what he’s talking about. They’re not doing this. She’s terrified and he’s terrified. She asks what they do when they’re terrified, and he says, they fight. She says, and when there’s not an outside target, what do they do? They fight each other. They’re getting ready to bring a baby into the world who could have a serious birth defect. They need each other. Their child needs them. She has enormous compassion for Dev, but she’s not going to let Sonny use him to drive them apart

Julian asks Brad if he thinks Obrecht is his only problem. What about Nelle? The woman is insane. Brad says, she’s in prison, but Julian says, she still has her vocal chords. Brad says, she’ll never tell. She hates the Corinthos family that much. Obrecht can spill anytime for any reason. A couple of drinks and she’s running her mouth. Julian has to kill her, or Lucas loses everything.

Maxie tells Peter, he’s amazing. He says he talked to a kid about a tonsillectomy, but she says he reassured Wyatt, and made him feel safe and strong, which brings her back to, he’s amazing. He says remember the time she told him not to put her on a pedestal because inevitably, he’d be disappointed? He wants to be the man she thinks he is, but he’s not. She says he’s a good person, who’s determined to make her think he’s worse. Helping people brush up their image is her thing. They don’t need pedestals. She just needs the real him. It’s more than enough.

Elizabeth doesn’t know what Jason heard, but he says he doesn’t care. She says she’s not giving up, and he says she needs to listen. Drew’s plane disappeared in the Gulf of Aden. They found the wreckage, but no bodies. So the only thing left of Drew is the memories implanted in Franco.

Franco tells Kim, he knows it sounds crazy. Drew is a dead man, but the man standing here is Drew. He knows this body isn’t his; however, the body of the man who did hold her and father her child, is at the bottom of the ocean. Drew is gone. He’s sorry.

Michael asks if Oscar ever told Josslyn to just sit in front of his rock and listen for the rest of her life. She says, just the opposite. Michael says, wherever Oscar is, he wants her to do great things. Josslyn asks what that includes. He doesn’t know, but they’ll be incredible. Josslyn hates being sad, but every time she feels happy or hopeful… Michael says, she feels guilty. Don’t. She says there are moments she feels good, even though it hurts, but it’s what Oscar wanted. Michael says, Jonah was too young to want anything for him, but he knows Jonah would want him to find joy in being a brother, a son, and someday, a father. That will bring honor to Jonah. Josslyn says, it’s like he has a radar or something. Every time she needs him, he’s right there. He says, that’s what big brothers are for, and hugs her.

Sonny apologizes to Carly, saying, it was a cheap shot about Jax. Carly forgives him, but says they can’t do that anymore. They need each other. Sonny says he doesn’t want to fight anymore. He asks if she thinks the baby will be as stubborn as her. She says they’ll have to wait and see. They exchange I love yous, and kiss.

Julian walks Brad to the door. Brad says, once the truth comes out, Lucas loses Wiley. Julian says, not necessarily, but Brad says Lucas wouldn’t want to keep another person’s child, no matter who it is, and it’s his own nephew. Julian says it’s messed up, and Brad says, here’s where they are. Lucas loses his son, and loses him. Either Sonny kills him, or he goes to jail for the rest of his life. Lucas will despise him, and even if he doesn’t, divorce him. Is that what Julian wants for his son? Julian asks, what kind of question is that? Brad says, any way they slice it, Lucas loses his family unless Julian gets rid of Obrecht.

Tomorrow, Lulu accuses Olivia of lying to Leo, Laura tells Jordan that Valentin isn’t giving them the whole story about Cassandra, and Sonny says they’ve got the wrong guy

The Real Housewives of Orange County

It’s Annabelle’s 6th birthday, and the party begins. She tells her guests that they have hair color and face paint, and they’re going to play games. In her interview, Emily says she’s from Ohio. When it was her birthday, her mom picked up a cake from the grocery store, and maybe there was a balloon. It’s competitive in the Orange County birthday party scene. She can’t keep track anymore of who had the biggest bouncy castle or the petting zoo. Everyone sings Happy Birthday, and Annabelle blows out her candles. Gina runs in, apologizing for being late. In her interview, she says, it’s hard to get out of the house. She has three little kids, and it’s difficult when you have to Uber everywhere.

As Kelly and Shannon walk, Kelly says Gina got on her nerves, and admits she was attacking everyone. Shannon says, pretty much, and we flash back to Kelly saying, eff off, everybody. Kelly says, if this chick had her life intact, she could give advice, but Gina is in no position. Shannon says, everything fell apart. When she got back from L.A., she got a phone call from her attorney friend. He said the police were scheduled to arrest Gina that Friday. She would have been in there all weekend. Um… you’re not her only friends, and her parents probably would have gotten her out. Shannon says, all the stars aligned for it not to happen. The craziest thing is, she and Gina are getting along. Kelly says she felt attacked, and Shannon says it wasn’t meant that way. She tells Kelly that Emily sent her a text, saying her apology was sincere, and she hopes they move forward. Kelly says she’s going to Vegas. She went to see Emily practice, but she’d never have the confidence. She imitates Emily’s dancing, gyrating on Shannon.

It’s piñata time. Too bad it’s not Shane’s head. In Emily’s interview, Annabelle joins her, and Emily asks if mommy did a good job planning her party. Annabelle whispers something to her, and Emily says she got 100. Gina tells Emily about almost getting arrested in front of her kids. Emily says she got taken away in an ambulance in front of her kids. In Gina’s interview, she says Emily isn’t listening. Medical care versus being handcuffed, put in a paddy wagon, and taken to the clink are not the same thing. Gina tells Emily that she and Shannon went furniture shopping, and Shannon is like her best friend now. Emily says, that was rude, and Gina tells her that Shannon didn’t take her spot. They hug, and Gina says Emily is irreplaceable.

Shannon tells Kelly that they all need a break from the drama. She found a place in Arizona that’s a retreat. You can work out, but it’s also spiritual. She thought it would be a good idea if they all went. That includes Vicki. Kelly says she’ll never talk to Vicki again, but Shannon just wants everyone to have the opportunity to heal. In Kelly’s interview, she says she knows it will be a disaster. Vicki and wellness is like oil and water. That sh*t doesn’t mix. Shannon says maybe they’ll make peace, but Kelly says, it’s not okay even being in the same room. Shannon says when she and Vicki got to that point, she got a bit of peace. We flash back to the reunion where they hugged it out. Shannon says there were parts of the friendship she missed. She’d appreciate it if Kelly gave it a go. In Shannon’s interview, she says she knows Kelly and Vicki once had a close friendship, and hopes over time, Kelly will do exactly what she’s doing.

Eddie does some grilling. Spencer just woke up, and comes downstairs. Tamra says he’s like an old man, and Spencer says his mental age is 45. She asks what hers is. Eddie tells him to just pull a number out of his ass. Spencer looks at her palm, and says, seven. Tamra tells Eddie that Spencer is going to be lead trainer at Starbuck’s. Spencer says he knows enough now that he’ll get paid for training people. In Tamra’s interview, she says she’s proud of Spencer. He’s going to school full-time, and has a job. He’s trying to juggle it all. He even broke up with his girlfriend to concentrate on school. The producer asks where he got that from, and Tamra says, f**k if she knows. She asks if Spencer has talked to Ryan, and he says Ryan claims he called him a Nazi, and he didn’t. We flash back to Ryan telling Tamra that Spencer called him a racist. Spencer says Ryan blocked him, but it’s not like he did anything. Ryan is closed-minded. He thinks Ryan will never apologize. He doesn’t need an apology, but wouldn’t mind Ryan being more open-minded and more understanding though. In her interview, Tamra says she doesn’t like family members not talking. Like the situation with her daughter. We flash back to that, and she says they have no relationship. It’s still a scary feeling, because she doesn’t know what tomorrow holds. It’s time the boys resolve their issue. Tamra tells Spencer, Ryan isn’t a bad person, and Spencer agrees he isn’t. Tamra says he’s not happy with who he is. Spencer adds Ryan has daddy issues. When he was young, they were busy a lot, and weren’t telling Ryan what to do. It’s probably why he has a problem with authority. Tamra says, it’s her fault, but Spencer tells her, he’s not saying it’s her fault. In Tamra’s interview, she says she raised Ryan at 18, and he had no structure. Simon changed his life. We flash back to the Simon days, when he and Ryan butted heads. She says he doesn’t like rules, and she feels guilty, because he’s kind of struggling now. She tells Spencer, the bottom line is they’re brothers. Spencer says, half-brothers. Tamra says they have the same mother, and they need to get along. Spencer should be the one to initiate it, since he’s more mature. Spencer says Ryan is 30, and Tamra says, well, Spencer is 45.

Kelly can’t find her phone, and asks Jolie to call it. Jolie asks her phone to call mommy dearest. Kelly doesn’t know if that’s very nice, but Jolie thinks it’s funny. Kelly finds her phone, and calls brother Jared. She tells him about being invited to the health and wellness weekend at Miraval. She doesn’t know if she’s going to go, but it would be nice to see family. Jared says Eric reached out and texted him, apologizing. In Kelly’s interview, she says her mother and her little brother Eric lived with her. It was only supposed to be a few months, but it turned into a year and a half. She felt like they took advantage, and we flash back to that. She says she and her mom had a huge fight, and they moved back to Arizona. It was two years ago. Jared knows she has issues with their mom, but she’s more fragile now. He thinks it’s the meds giving her low blood pressure. They have to get things back to where they were, but he doesn’t want to upset her. Kelly says she wants Jolie to see her, and starts to cry, saying she was close to her nana. Jared says their mom misses Jolie, and it kills her not to see her granddaughter. Kelly tells him, she never said her mom couldn’t see Jolie. In Jolie’s interview, she says she feels bad they’re going through this. She wants to be in their lives and see them. She thinks if they just talk it over, they could work it out. They need to get over the bad stuff, and leave the negativity behind. Kelly says she’s glad she has Jared as a brother, and she loves him. She tells Jolie that she’s sorry she never gave her a brother or sister, and asks if she misses nanny. Jolie says she does, and Kelly goes downstairs.

In her interview, Kelly explains that Brian rented the place below her. He’s there two nights a week, and they’re kind of moving slow. He hasn’t moved in with her entirely, but there are a lot of perks. She says she told Shannon what they did. We see a clip of her  telling Shannon that they had sex all morning, for two hours. Brian laughs, and she says she talked to Jared about the whole situation. He said their mom is in a fragile state. She wants to see her, and Brian says she just has one mom. He lost his dad suddenly, and asks if her mom passed tomorrow, would she be okay? Would she have said what she needed to say? You don’t choose who your family is. Maybe they’ll figure things out, but she might have to be the bigger person. Kelly gets weepy, and says she would never not talk to Jolie. She would beg to talk to talk to her.

Dr. Deb and Braunwyn take a walk near the beach where Deb was married. Deb says Braunwyn was three weeks old. In her interview, Braunwyn says her grandparents Mama Jo and Daddy Ray were a sort of foundation for her. They were the most nurturing people in her childhood, and were around the most. She asks how the boys were, and Deb says, good. Braunwyn says she didn’t appreciate that Deb’s sister came to the house. In Braunwyn’s interview, she says her mother was watching the twins in the desert. She dropped them by her mother’s house, and her aunt showed up. She’s not allowed to be around them. It’s her one line in the sand. Deb says, when people aren’t well, you have to love them. Braunwyn tells Deb that her sister says inappropriate, awful things, and can’t go ten minutes without insulting Braunwyn to her kids. She always embarrassed Braunwyn in front of her friends when she was a kid. It was awkward and uncomfortable, and she’s not taking a chance with her own children. It’s the one line she’s drawn. She says it’s hard for her bring up things up to Deb, because Deb shuts her down. She’s trying to get better with it. In her interview, Braunwyn says she would always shrink into herself in front of her mom. Either Deb wasn’t around or she felt Deb was judging her. In order to not get hurt, she would shut down. It’s indicative of most of her relationships. We flash back to the bus, where she moved her seat when the women confronted her. She says she’s trying not to do that, and stand her ground more instead of running. She says she’s glad the boys had fun, but it’s going to be harder for her to let Deb take the kids. She had one rule, and it got broken. It’s not cool. Deb gets it, and Braunwyn thanks her for understanding.

Shannon visits Tamra, and tells her about the wellness retreat. She says they have different activities, and there’s a spiritual side, but there are also fun things. Like visiting a beehive for a honey tasting. She says Gina needs a break, and so does Tamra. Shannon wants the nastiness to die down. She’s tired of the low blows and cruelty. Vicki and Kelly need to stop it. Tamra says she’s on Kelly’s side. Vicki hasn’t learned anything. Shannon says she needs to talk to Vicki. She can’t keep being delusional. Tamra says, tell her, and see how it works out. Shannon says she’s going to tell Vicki to own her sh*t. If she wants to be friends with the group, she’ll have to swallow her pride. Tamra calls Vicki, and asks if they can come by. Vicki says they can. Tamra tells Shannon, it’s gonna be a sh*t show.

Braunwyn and Gina go to a trampoline fitness class. Braunwyn says she’s only bounced on a trampoline with her kids, and Gina says she’s doing the new age L.A. workout circuit. Gina doesn’t think something fun can be a workout, but after bouncing a while, she feels sick, and leaves to throw up. In her interview, she says, when she was younger, she could bounce forever and not even think about it. Surrounded by OC jumping robots, she can’t get halfway through without tossing her cookies. The instructor says, it kills you, then you think it’s fun. Braunwyn tells Gina that her mom is having dinner with the group. In her interview, she says her mom wants to meet the women she’s hanging out with. They’ve helped Braunwyn face uncomfortable truths, and be a better person. Gina says she has the kids, and can’t come. Braunwyn wishes Gina was coming to Vegas with her and Kelly. Gina says Emily was upset with her about that, and kept pushing it. She loves Emily, but she’s coming off the heels of a horrible mistake. In Gina’s interview, she says she’s facing the biggest legal issue she’s ever had. and it’s not a good look for her to be partying in Vegas. She doesn’t understand how her friend doesn’t see what’s going on. Braunwyn tells her that everyone else on stage is topless, and girls are making out in front of Emily. Gina thinks Emily has something going on, like how men have a midlife crisis. Braunwyn says she had one, and ended up in the hospital. She’d rather be on a stage in Vegas.

Vicki puts out food for Shannon and Tamra. Tamra says she has PTSD after Eddie’s heart issues. She thinks about dying all the time, and wants to be stuffed. Vicki says she can’t do that, but Tamra says she’s too claustrophobic to be put the ground, a wall, or a vase. Shannon says she’s enjoying this conversation – not. In Tamra’s interview, she says, hey, there’s mom standing in the corner. She also wouldn’t mind torturing Eddie if he remarries. Shannon tells Vicki about the spa trip, saying it has the traditional spa amenities, and she’s hopeful everyone come. Vicki asks if Boring-wyn is coming, and Tamra asks what she just called Braunwyn. Vicki says, someone called her that, and Tamra says she just did. Vicki says she’s just repeating what someone told her. In Tamra’s interview, she says, Vicki loves to talk sh*t, and then say it’s just what she heard. We flash back to a half-dozen times when Vicki did that. Shannon wants Vicki and Kelly to go. She’s not saying they’ll emerge the way they were, but she wants the low blows to stop. Tamra says part of the nastiness is Vicki putting seeds out in the universe. Vicki says she wants peace, but she’s not going to be Kelly’s punching bag or pin cushion. She doesn’t deserve it. She’s not the type of girl to sit back and take it. Shannon says it happened to her last week, and Emily looked like a dumbass. Tamra says if Vicki wants to move forward, and Kelly throws a bomb, don’t react. Vicki says at some point, it has to stop, but if Kelly attacks her, they have to defend her and tell Kelly to stop. Shannon says if she sees nastiness on any side, Vicki will hear her say something. Vicki says she has no desire to hurt Kelly.

Braunwyn and Deb arrive at Breadcrumb for the group dinner. In Braunwyn’s interview, she says her friends always love Deb. The women have already met her through social media, but this will be the first time they’re meeting face-to-face. Deb tells Braunwyn that she brought gifts for the ladies. Tamra joins them, with Shannon and Kelly close behind. In Kelly’s interview, she says Deb looks a little bit like Betsey Johnson. I say, a little bit? They look like sisters. In their interviews, Shannon says she loves Deb’s style. Tamra says she keeps looking at her to find something new. Kelly says, she has great energy. Tamra says she kind of wants what Deb’s having. Deb and Braunwyn get in a weird argument about a ring Braunwyn is wearing. Deb wants it back, but Braunwyn says Deb gave it to her. Deb tells her, stop banging it and drawing it to her attention then. It’s pretty big, and I don’t think you’d have to bang it to draw attention to it. Kelly asks about Deb’s husband, who’s some kind of neurosurgeon. Deb says they met when he was 19, and she was 27; she loves younger men. She’s been with him 37 years. In Tamra’s interview, she says, seeing Deb, and her ability not give a f**k, she wants to be Dr. Tam when she gets older. Shannon asks how long Deb is going to be there, and Deb says until she’s not needed. Braunwyn says she’s babysitting the kids when they go to Vegas.

Ugh. Shane’s home. Emily shows him her dancing shoes for Vegas. He says, they look like Wicked Witch of the West shoes. She puts them on, and says she was practicing her dance. He asks if she’s exhausted by the time she gets her shoes on. She asks him to come over the couch and talk. He reluctantly does, and she says she’s going to Vegas to dance. He says, good for her. She asks if he’s going to take care of the kids, and he says, no; he’s going to neglect them. She says she hasn’t seen him for two weeks, and there’s been no communicating. He says he was focused, and she says she didn’t want him not to pass the bar, so she left him alone. He say she texted nasty things before he left, and she tells him, she said she was sorry. We see the texts, and at worst, she sounds annoyed, unless they’re not showing everything. For having such a smart mouth though, Shane is uber sensitive. She suggests a mediator might help them communicate better. She feels upset and resentful toward him, and thinks he does too. Shane thinks she communicates her feelings well. She says she has a problem with how he talks to her, and he says, this is turning into a Shane bashing session. (What did I just say?) She says he has a condescending tone, and he’s sarcastic all the time. In Shane’s interview, he says he doesn’t think the sarcasm is to the degree Emily says. He thinks she’s using sarcasm as a blanket excuse to cover everything. She tells him that she doesn’t like being the butt of his jokes. She says, tell me you love me, and he says, you love me. I actually wouldn’t mind Shane’s humor so much if he balanced it out with acting like a human. I come from a long line of sarcastic people, but we’re able to communicate in other ways too.

Deb hands out good-sized quartz crystals in velvet bags. Braunwyn tells Deb that Shannon is into new age healing. We flash back to some of Shannon’s many visits to Dr. Moon. Deb says she is too. In Tamra’s interview, she says Shannon doesn’t hold a candle to Deb. She brings it to a new level. Deb asks if Shannon has an altar in her home, and Shannon says she has crystals hanging in her home for feng shui. In her interview, Tamra says, Deb probably has crystals hanging from her vagina. Shannon asks Kelly if she’s coming on the wellness trip, but Kelly says she doesn’t want to see Vicki. Tamra wonders if Kelly could act like Vicki’s not there. Deb says she might never meet Vicki, and Braunwyn says Vicki can be very reactive, and goes immediately below the belt. In her opinion, Vicki is insecure. Tamra says Vicki loves to say she knows something about so-and-so that no one else knows, but she’s not saying anything. Shannon says she and Tamra spoke to Vicki, and she thought the conversation was encouraging. Vicki was apologetic. She wants the cruelty to end, and says she doesn’t want to fight. Kelly says, she wants the cruelty to end now? Shannon says she’s going to the bathroom. When she gets back, she’d like to hear that Kelly has changed her tune.

Tamra tells Kelly that she has good energy to back her up. Good energy outweighs the bad energy. She has Kelly’s back. In Kelly’s interview, she wonders if they do exorcisms in Arizona. She thinks that’s what it would take to make Vicki a good person. But she’s not going to let Vicki win. She’s not backing down from that old washed-up bitch. Shannon returns, and asks if there’s been any progress. Tamra says, Kelly is coming. We flash back to Vicki meeting Braunwyn, and Tamra tells her about Vicki calling her Boring-wyn. Braunwyn says she’s not boring, and she’ll deflect from Kelly as much as possible. Bring it on. Shannon says when she has peace, she’s a better person . She’s not saying they’ll be best friends, but they can get to a place where they can co-exist. In Shannon’s interview, she says she feels positive, and has high hopes for the trip. Tamra suggests she carry the crystal Deb gave her.

Next time, Emily dances in Vegas, the wellness trip happens, and Gina’s lawyer thinks she should plead guilty.

👠 Back To Her Runway Roots…

Looks like Tinsley is starting to get her NYC mojo back.

https://pagesix.com/2019/09/07/tinsley-mortimer-is-returning-to-the-nyfw-runway/

💃 Moving Forward…

Bethenny keeps fighting the good fight.

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/09/bethenny-frankel-helps-hurricane-victims-bahamas/

Even though a-holes will be a-holes – i.e. Tamra.

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/09/tamra-judge-slams-bethenny-frankels-rhony-departure/

💸 Speaking of That…

Ah-ha! In Nelson voice.

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/09/tamra-judge-battles-insurance-company-over-jim-bellino-lawsuit/

😐 Irreplaceable…

LVP can never be replaced, but I would have thought they’d try a little harder.

https://radaronline.com/photos/kyle-richards-shoots-rhobh-with-new-co-star-sutton-stracke/

🔮 Let the Karma Begin…

Looks like Camille was kinda, sorta right about PK.

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/09/rhobh-star-dorit-kemsley-grilled-over-husbands-legal-casedorit-kemsley-gets-grilled-in-court-over-money-in-husbands-legal-case/

🐫 Oh, Mike…

It might be Wednesday, but it feels like Friday to me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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September 9, 2019 – Scotty Makes a Plan B, the Captain Confronts Travis, a Thought, New World & Tuesday Cheer

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

Sonny goes to Charlie’s, and asks Julian if there’s any problem with the sale. Julian says, there’s been a temporary delay. He has some details to deal with before he hands it over to Olivia. Sonny thinks it will pass inspection. Julian asks, in return for what?

Michael sees Willow at the hospital, and asks if everything is okay. She says, it’s never been better. She had an interview for a pediatric teacher at GH, and it went great. Good thing she’s not an English teacher. She says she’d love to work with kids again. Michael says he’s on the board, and they’d be lucky to have her. He’ll tell them that. She says she has a good feeling so far, and asks how Sasha is. He says, she’s out of danger, and headed toward a full recovery. She doesn’t know yet, but a room full of flowers is being delivered. Willow says, go big or go home. She’s glad to hear Sasha is better, and Michael says, between Sasha’s recovery and Willow’s new job, it sounds like they’re headed for a good spell. It’s way overdo. Brad comes by with Wiley, and Michael says, this day keeps getting better.

Jordan looks at a map, and tells Curtis, they confirmed Drew’s takeoff, and have the window of when the plane was in the air. Curtis asks her to tell him Drew’s plane was spotted, and he’s alive and well.

Andre opens his eyes to find Monica by his bed. She says she’s been reviewing his chart. His levels are good, and he’s maintaining. He says, that’s good to hear. When you see the Chief of Staff in your room, you think it’s dire circumstances. She says he sure knows how to make an entrance. He says her staff saved his life, and he’s grateful. He didn’t expect it, the way he left things. She says, maybe he can make up for his mistake. He tells her if this is karma, he’s hoping to improve his. She asks if that’s why he came back; to restore Franco’s memory? With his experience, she’s worried he’ll be successful. He doesn’t follow, and she says if he restores Franco’s memory, he’ll erase the memories of Drew’s life, and all the things she never had a chance to know. If he pulls it off, she never will. I can’t express how surprised and annoyed I am that Monica’s focus is solely on herself, when the only two people it involves are Franco and Drew. And in the grand scheme, how important could it possibly be? She does not need to know about his third grade teacher.

On the phone, Franco wants Scotty to push harder to get the charges dropped, and get the ankle monitor off. Scotty tells Franco to trust him. He has a plan to secure Franco’s freedom. Franco says, if Scotty can’t manage that, he’s getting a new lawyer. After Scotty is finished with the call, Elizabeth says he doesn’t have to tell her what Franco said. He wants his freedom so he can be with the woman he loves. A woman who’s not her.

At Kelly’s, Sam tells Jason the charter company refuses to give her any more information. Jason says, the cops and WSB are involved now. Sam says, Drew’s plane disappeared almost 24 hours ago.

Sonny tells Julian, the coffee is bad. It’s too bad he stopped serving Corinthos premium blend. Julian says, the price is too steep, and hopes Sonny gives Olivia a discount. Sonny says he’s going to do everything to help make the new and improved Charlie’s Pub a success. Julian asks if Sonny is there to tell him not to let the door hit him on the way out, but Sonny says, on the contrary. He came to give Julian a goodbye present. He gives Julian an envelope of cash, and Julian says, what gives? Sonny says Julian has something he wants, and he’s paying for it.

Michael holds Wiley, and asks if Wiley missed him. Willow asks why they’re at the hospital, and Brad says Wiley is supposed to be in daycare, but he was being fussy. He decided to bring Wiley home. Michael says, Wiley misses his godfather. He asks if Wiley is sick, but Brad says, no. He just has overly protective parents who love him. Willow says they’re awesome parents, and Michael tells Brad that’s what Obrecht said in the elevator. Brad asks what she said exactly.

Jordan points out the line of the approximate flight pattern, and Curtis says, there are escalating tensions there. He says, they were flying over international airways, right? Jordan says, the WSB has no reason to suspect there was hostile action in the air or on the ground. Curtis says, what about on the plane, like a skyjacking? She says, Drew was the only passenger.

In his hotel room, Franco does push-ups. There’s a knock at the door. It’s Monica. She asks if she can come in, calling him Drew.

Elizabeth tells Scotty, Cameron was in the park, and walked up on Franco and Kim kissing. She’s guessing it was passionate, since Cameron seemed pretty shocked. He overheard Franco ask if Kim would leave town with him. Thank God for the ankle monitor. Scotty asks what Kim said, and she says, Kim didn’t agree, but she didn’t refuse. Franco is determined to leave as soon as the monitor is off. Scotty says, that could be sooner than later. Chase didn’t identify himself as a cop. At best, it will be a misdemeanor. The moment the ankle monitor comes off, Franco is going, with or without Kim. Elizabeth asks if there’s nothing more he can do, and he says he’s still working on the plan to commit Franco to Shadybrook. Elizabeth asks if it’s possible, and he says, there’s a legal precedent. As Franco’s wife, she can have him committed and make medical decisions for him. He’ll file the paperwork, but wants her to know something. In their quest to win him back, they might run the risk of losing him altogether. I’m wondering why they’re not more on top of that plan already.

Jason tells Sam, they know Drew met up with Andre, and booked him a flight back to Port Charles. After Andre got back, he got in a car he’d thought Drew arranged, got stabbed, and Drew never arrived. Andre getting stabbed and Drew’s plane vanishing can’t be a coincidence.

Julian tells Sonny, one of the many perks of leaving Port Charles is not having to do business with him. Sonny hears him. He says his dad has a real affection for Charlie’s. Julian says, he has a fondness for the basement, and what’s buried there. Sonny says Mike loves the old photos. If Julian has more, he’d like to buy them. Julian says he has a full box in the back; why? Sonny says he wants them for his dad’s room at Turning Woods; a link to the past. Mike is getting old and fading. It will give him something to hold on to for as long as possible. Julian tells him to keep his money. The photos aren’t for sale.

Michael tells Brad, Obrecht was surprisingly human. She said Wiley was lucky to have two loving dads. Willow says, Wiley is lucky. Why is Brad upset? Michael says, Obrecht can be snarky, not to mention dangerous, but she seemed sincere. Brad says, she’s most dangerous when she’s being sincere. He forgot there’s something he has to do, and hopes Wiley isn’t upset to go back to daycare. Michael suggests Brad leave him, and Willow says they have the time. Brad says Bobbie was supposed to pick him up. He’ll tell her to come there instead. Michael says they got this. Brad says Wiley is his whole life, and tells Wiley to never forget that. He leaves, and Michael apologizes for volunteering Willow. She says she’s not complaining. Any time with Wiley is a gift. Michael says she must have mixed feelings, and she says, it’s indescribable. She loves Wiley completely. She knows he’ll never be hers, and his fathers are just being nice, but she also knows it has to be awkward. Michael says she did the hardest thing; giving Wiley a great life. She says, Wiley has two amazing dads, but his godfather is pretty terrific.

Franco thanks Monica. He appreciates her calling him Drew. She says that’s how he knows himself, and ow she gets a chance she never thought she’d have. He’s experienced Drew’s past when there was no way before now. He asks what she wants from him, and she says she wants to know all about his past; his youth, his upbringing. She wants to know about his first crush. All the little details she would have known if she’d had the chance to raise him.

Elizabeth asks Scotty, what alternative do they have? Should she ask Andre to wipe her memory as well, so she can forget that she loves Franco and what that love means? He’s her husband, and she wants him back. Scotty says, he does too, but what if it doesn’t work? Then what? He’s institutionalized, and living life in limbo? His spirit will be taken. He’ll be talking to a service dog named Coco, and he’ll hate and blame them. Is she wiling to run that risk?

Sam asks Jason, who else would be threatened by Drew’s memories? Jason calls Jordan, and asks if she has any updates. Jordan asks how soon he and Sam can get there? He says they’re on their way.

Elizabeth tells Scotty that she needs to see Andre, and ask if can do the procedure. They can decide after that. In the meantime, just try and stall. Jason and Sam walk by, and she asks if there’s any news. Sam says they’re on their way to see Jordan, and Jason says they’ll let her know. They move on, and Scotty says he has an idea where they don’t have to commit him, and he won’t hate them. Elizabeth asks, how? and he says, plan B. He tells her, go see Andre, and he’ll do what he does best. When she’s gone, he calls Sonny.

Sonny says he should have known Julian would leave like he came. Julian says Sonny’s money is no good. He’ll give him the box. Sonny asks, what’s the catch? but Julian says, there is none. He likes Mike; he’s a good guy, and Julian doesn’t need the photos. He hopes that one day Leo takes care of him as well as Sonny is taking care of Mike. He’ll drop the photos off at Turning Woods. Sonny says he takes back calling Julian classless, but it doesn’t change their relationship. Julian says, understood. Sonny gets a text saying Scotty needs to see him. Brad comes in, and Sonny says, Wiley is getting bigger every day. Brad says he just left Wiley with Michael, and Sonny says, he’s in good hands. He tells Julian, bon voyage, and leaves. Brad asks Julian what he means, and Julian says they were settling an account. From the desperate look in Brad’s eye, he can tell there’s a problem. Brad says, the problem’s name is Obrecht.

Willow says Michael as a way with little ones; it’s his positivity. She’s seen it over and over, with her class, and with his little sister. He’s not naïve, but not cold either. He sees the good, and the possibility of good. He says they have plenty to be positive about. Sasha is on the mend. Willow says she’s moving in with Chase, and he says, it’s a big step. Congrats. She says, Shiloh is behind bars and out of her life, and Wiley’s too. Michael raises Wiley’s sippy cup, and says, to happy endings.

Jordan tells Curtis, the plane never made it from point A to point B. Curtis says it’s five thousand miles of desert. They could be anywhere or nowhere. Jordan says she has no location, and no more information. They ran a check on the aircraft, and everything was in order. Jason and Sam arrive, and Jason asks, what’s wrong? Sam says she’d been talking to the charter company, but they shut her off. Jordan says they need a deeper dive. The pilot and co-pilot don’t exist. They’re just names, photos, and resumes. They’re ghosts. Curtis says, whoever the pilot is, is anonymous, and Jason adds, as anonymous as the guy who tried to kill Andre.

Elizabeth visits Andre, and he says she thought she’d seen the last of him, huh? She asks how he is. She’s sorry this happened. He asks how Jake is, and she says, good. He was good, until someone turned his stepfather in to a stranger. He says Einstein regretted his role in devising the atom bomb. Andre knows how he felt. If he could turn the clock back, and destroy his research, he would. He promised Drew that he’d try to undo it; that’s why he came back. Someone was willing kill him to stop him. Elizabeth is glad they failed, for his sake and Franco’s. She asks him to tell her if it’s possible to restore Franco’s true memories. Can he bring Franco back to her?

Sonny meets Scotty outside Charlie’s. He says, it had better be important. Scotty says, it’s important enough that he’s coming to Sonny with his hat in his hand. He needs help, and as much as he hates to admit it, Sonny might be his only hope.

Jason explains that Drew had gone to return money Shiloh stole. Shiloh and another guy were stealing fuel, and selling it on the black market, and Drew found out. Shiloh’s partner got killed, but not before he went back to the US and hid the money. Sam says Drew knew where it was, and Jason says he went back to Afghanistan to donate it to humanitarian efforts. Sam says he got a location on Andre, and went to Ethiopia to get him, Jason says, two missions, and two possible motives to prevent Andre from restoring Franco’s memory, and prevent Drew from his destination. Shiloh doesn’t need access to Drew’s memories anymore, and why risk a possible murder charge? Someone else must need to stop them both. Jordan says, someone with the resources to do that.   

Andre tells Elizabeth that he wouldn’t have left if he didn’t think there was a chance of success. Elizabeth asks, how much? and Andre says they both know there’s no certainty in medicine. His research suggests, since Franco never lost his memories the same way Drew did, he might have a chance at a reversal. But even if Andre recovers in record time, there’s another factor. It’s untried with a lot of risks. What if Franco doesn’t agree to be treated?

Monica asks how Franco likes his accommodations. He says, everything is temporary; the ankle monitor, his digs. Drew gave him money, but he’ll probably go through it pretty quickly. Monica says she can help him, but he says, no thanks. As soon as the monitor is off, he’ll be on his way. No offense. It’s just easier. Monica tells him, he knows what they say about the wheels of justice, and he asks if she’s telling him with the Quartermaine influence, it will take longer. She says she could, but won’t. The last thing she wants is for him to stay against his will. He asks how he can help her, and she says, tell her about his past; growing up. What’s his favorite movie, and his taste in music? He says, Lawrence of Arabia. Unless it’s around the holidays. Then, It’s a Wonderful Life. The story about a man who sees the world the way it would be if he never existed, and gets a second chance. She says it’s her favorite movie too.

Sonny asks what makes Scotty think he’d lift a finger to help Franco. Scotty says Franco became someone who could be admired. He traded places with Cameron, and did everything to bring Ryan in. Sonny says, that doesn’t excuse what he did. Like it or not, his son has a horrible history. Scotty says they all have histories, don’t they? Franco had his history stolen from him. He had his life with Elizabeth and her sons stolen. Sonny knows what like to lose a son, and Scotty knows what it’s like to lose a daughter. Sonny asks if Scotty is saying he owes him, but Scotty tells him that he’s saying, from one father to another, they’d lay their lives down for their kids. He’s just trying to save his. Sonny says he understands Scotty’s motive. What does he want?

Julian tells Brad, stop borrowing trouble, and leave it alone. Brad says, Obrecht was there when Wiley was born. Obrecht delivered Wiley. I’d actually forgotten that. Julian asks how she delivered Wiley, and Brad says, karma. He’s wondering if it’s one huge cosmic joke. Of all people, why the hell was it her? He knows her, and she could blow the whole thing. They could lose Wiley. Julian asks how Obrecht delivered a homeless woman’s baby? She was in police custody, and escaped. There was an accident on highway, and the prison van almost hit the car Michael was driving. He says, son of a bitch, Brad. Brad says, see how bad it is? Julian says, Nelle walked away, and gave birth to a stillborn son, but Brad says, she didn’t. Obrecht helped deliver her baby. Julian says, Sonny Corinthos’s grandson is Wiley. Brad stole Sonny’s grandson, and dragged him into it.

Willow says she’s excited, and Michael is confident she’ll get the job. He’ll put in a good word. She says, being around Wiley adds to her excitement. She tells him, she’s sorry. Here she is going on about being given a second chance to be with her little boy. She asks him to forgive her for being inconsiderate, but he says, it’s totally fine. He’s happy for her, and Wiley. He looks at Wiley, and says, he never noticed before…

Franco says, who doesn’t want to see an angel get wings? Monica says, it’s one thing she knows that she didn’t know yesterday. She’d like to know a lot more while there’s still time. He says he has nothing but time. That’s what he hears from his lawyer anyway. He says he’ll tell all of his stories; the orphanage, his time in the service, meeting Kim. Monica says, and in return? He tells her, Scotty is doing everything he can to keep the case open, and the monitor on his ankle. In turn, he could use the Quartermaine influence to turn that around get his freedom. She’s sure there’s a way to expedite the hearing, and he says, they have a deal. They shake hands.

Scotty tells Sonny, just between them, there’s a chance Franco could be Franco again, but he’s not sure Franco wants to go back be the guy he was. Sonny doesn’t blame him. Scotty says, Bobbie told him that Sonny was trying hard to help Dante, but Sonny says, the situation is different. Scotty says, here’s the deal. There may come a time when he needs to detain his son from leaving Port Charles. If that day comes, will Sonny help him?

Elizabeth tells Andre, let her worry about Franco’s consent. He needs to work on getting better. He says he doesn’t want to mislead her. It may not work way the way they want or at all. She asks if this could be permanent, and he says, that’s one possibility. She asks what the odds are that Franco will come back, and he says, one in four. She asks, what are the other three possible outcomes?

Sam says if Andre can describe his assailant, maybe they can be questioned. Jordan says, that’s definitely the way to go. Once they have a name, they can find a link to Drew. She’ll try to set something up with Monica. Jordan’s phone rings. She listens, then asks them to repeat it. She understands, and asks them to update her when they know more. She says, the WSB found wreckage in the Gulf of Aden. It’s Drew’s plane, and there’s no sign of survivors.

Michael tells Willow, Wiley doesn’t look like Shiloh. He guesses that’s a blessing. Willow says now that he mentions it, Wiley doesn’t look like her either. Michael tells her, his mom said blond, bald babies all look like Winston Churchill. Josslyn did. Willow asks if Josslyn knows he’s comparing her to Winston Churchill, and he says, she grew out of it. Him, Josslyn, and Wiley looked exactly the same. When they were Wiley’s age, they looked like triplets.

Brad tries to jet, but Julian says, no he doesn’t. Nelle is Wiley’s birth mother, and Michael is his birth father, right?

Scotty tells Sonny, there may be a way to reverse Franco’s memory , but he’s hell bent on leaving town. He punched s cop, and he’s wearing an ankle monitor, and Scotty can drag that out, but he may have to make alternate arrangements. Sonny says he’ll take it into consideration. Scotty says, legally, he can’t keep Franco in town. Can he count on Sonny and his goons to keep him there? Sonny says, from one father to another, he’ll do his best, but he can’t make promises.

Elizabeth says she needs to know all the possible outcomes, and Andre says, one, it works. Franco’s memory is restored. Two, there’s no effect. Franco retains Drew’s memories. Three, Drew’s memories intensify, and Franco has greater recall of Drew’s life. And four, the physical trauma is too much to bear, and Franco is left in a permanent vegetative state.

Jordan says she needs to touch base with Robert. She tells Curtis maybe Robert’s contacts at the WSB can help. She leaves, and Curtis tells Sam that he knows whatever he might say isn’t enough, so he’s just going to speak from his heart. This is Drew Cane they’re talking about. He’s going to be okay.

Monica asks if Franco wouldn’t be more comfortable in the family house. She clarifies that it’s her house. Her husband gave it to her as a wedding present, but in the decades since, the whole family has been living there. Drew has stayed there, and they have plenty of room. He says that’s not part of the deal, and she says she just thought it would save him money. There’s a knock at the door, and Franco says it’s probably Scotty. Monica opens  the door, and it’s Jason. He says he’s there see Franco, but he has something important to tell her too.

Tomorrow, Peter asks why Andre is still alive, Elizabeth says Kim is making things worse, Brad admits to Julian that he stole Sonny’s grandson, and Carly tells Sonny, the sooner he admits it, the better it will be for everyone.

Below Deck Mediterranean

Ben tosses Travis into the taxi, and tells him to effing lay down. In his interview, Ben says Travis is paralytic. He makes Travis sit in between Jack and Aesha, so he doesn’t fall out the door. Aesha says, he just has to sleep it off. Ben and João get him back on the boat, where he passes out.

In Hannah’s interview, she says Anastasia isn’t on her game. She wants to give Anastasia a simple task for a confidence boost. She needs to up her game. Hannah sends Anastasia to look for table décor, while Ben shops for supplies. When he gets up, Travis asks what happened, and finds out he came back and went to bed. In his interview, he says after a black out, there’s always a bit of dread. He’s been working two years with no time off. He’s sick of the lifestyle, and drinking is a bit of an escape. João asks, what’s happening? and Colin says, I’m dying; kill me. In her interview, Captain Sandy says Travis is a strong deckhand, but she smells alcohol on his breath. It’s not the first time, and it concerns her.

Ben and Anastasia go to Old Town Antibes. In Anastasia’s interview, she says she’d pick third stew over chef any day. Ben says the shop displays are incredible. He wants to use the French market culture to give him inspiration for the next level. He asks for silver plated domes, and the shopkeeper goes to look for them. In Ben’s interview, he says it wasn’t the greatest start, but he knows his strengths and weaknesses. He doesn’t want to set himself up for failure. If he fails, the whole boat fails. Anastasia isn’t finding anything, and he tells her, think outside the box . She says she’s trying, but she’d rather go back empty-handed than bring crap.

Aesha finds her stuffed toys sitting on the bunk, one with a beer, and the other with a cigarette in its mouth. In her interview, she says it’s every girl’s dream to have a thoughtful guy. When he’s hidden her teddies, she knows Jack has thought about her. The producer thinks she said titties, and Aesha dies laughing. Anastasia tells Hannah that she couldn’t find anything except classic bullsh*t from China. In Hannah’s interview, she says, as the chief stew, anything that’s wrong in the interior is her fault. Captain Sandy radios Hannah, João, and Ben for a preference sheet meeting.

The primaries are Jennifer and Patrick, and they’re bringing their close friends. The entire group wants to advantage of whatever the yacht and crew have to offer. One guest is allergic to a lot of stuff, and Ben says she got a rough hand, but they can cater. They also want an all white theme party, and Hannah tells the captain that Anastasia didn’t find anything in the way of decorations. In Captain Sandy’s interview, she says when she gives an order, it’s not a suggestion. If Hannah sent Anastasia to get table settings, and she comes back with nothing but excuses, it’s on Hannah. The captain tells them, the Med is unpredictable, and hopes it goes well weather-wise.

Hannah tells Jack about how wasted Travis was. In her interview, she says it brings back the situation with her brother. She’s becoming less feeling sorry, and more pissed off. Now he’s just being selfish. Captain Sandy tells the crew to get in their whites.  João says Travis is quiet, and Travis says he hasn’t had any rest in forever. He was burnt out before they started the season. In João’s interview, he says he knows Travis is at the end of his rope, but he’s hoping Travis just pushes through the last few weeks. He tells Travis, just maintain. João tells Colin that Travis isn’t in a good place. He wants to try and keep him motivated.

The guests arrive. Patrick is wearing a shirt that says, Alcohol NOW, and I cringe. Sandy welcomes everyone, the guests are given champagne, and Hannah gives the tour. Jack asks how Travis is feeling, and Travis tells him, ask in two weeks. In Travis’s interview, he says, it’s unbalanced. He misses his friends and family. They’re more orientated about enjoying life rather than work. Captain Sandy says, it’s a little bumpy, and Ben says he forgot what it feels like. Bumpy is an understatement, as it gets pretty rough. Hannah asks if the guests are okay, and a couple of them want wristbands. Various things fly around. The captain says once they’re around the corner, it will get calmer. They’ll get through this, drop anchor, and all will be well.

Colin radios Anastasia, asking if she wants the iron on. She says she forgot to turn it off. In Hannah’s interview, she says in some ways, she feels bad for Anastasia; her head’s all over the place. But where is the annoying perfectionist who wanted to please her? Ben sends out lunch, once the anchor is down. Hannah is worried about asking Ben questions. In her interview, she says all she can do at this stage is support Ben. They need happy, makes-good-food Ben. Not the crazy, volatile walking-on-eggshells Ben. The deck crew gets out some of the water toys. Patrick thinks alcohol and motorized water sports isn’t a good match, but they go out on the jet skis anyway.

In the crew mess, Travis tells Anastasia, five months is enough of this sh*t. It’s depressing, so he drinks, then he’s not in a happy place. Ben chops onions for what he says is the best chicken in the world.  Travis says he’s tired as hell. A guest bounces on the trampoline. Patrick falls off the jet ski, making his prophesy true. João goes out on another jet ski, and Colin takes the tender, telling João to watch out for the ferry. Patrick is barely hanging on. Someone asks, what’s happening? and Jennifer says her husband doesn’t know how to get on a jet ski. Colin brings Patrick back in the tender.

Ben says he’s been relying on the broiler; cold food is inexcusable. In his interview, he says no one is harder on him than him, and his heart can’t take another disappointing charter. He cooks the oxymoron of jumbo shrimp, and some other shrimp that still have eyeballs on them, which is a little disconcerting to some of the guests. Colin tells João that he captains a ferry as a hobby. João says, in four years, he wants to be a captain of a yacht, and he’ll call Colin to come out and see how he likes it. In Ben’s interview, he says there aren’t enough words to express his hate for the galley. It’s incredibly small and incredibly cluttered. He spends more time looking for things than preparing them. Anastasia orders 200 eggs. In Hannah’s interview, she says Anastasia gives 110% when she’s helping Ben, but when she’s working the interior, they get a solid 70%. It’s not fair, since she’s the third stew.

Jack and Aesha fool around. João and Colin pick up the eggs. Travis looks bummed. Ben gets his cloches (the food covers). He says, a cold breeze is whipping through the boat, and the cloche is the answer. Hannah thinks the food won’t fit under it, but Ben says, it’s his galley, he can bend the rules and make it fit. In João’s interview, he says he drove the tender over the line, and the line got sucked in. It’s a major rookie mistake. He tells Captain Sandy what he did, and she laughs. In her interview, she says she loves when a crew member takes responsibility. You break it, you fix it. João goes under the boat to see if he can retrieve the line.

In her interview, Hannah says, at her worst, Anastasia is still better than a good June. In João’s interview, he says he knows Travis is over it, but he’s glad it hasn’t affected his work. He’s a good deckhand. Anastasia radios for one of the deckhands to take out the trash for the chef. Oddly enough, this time she’s the recipient of the excuses, and she finally says, deck crew, please, someone take out the effing garbage. Captain Sandy repeats it, and Travis gripes that he’ll prioritize the interior. The captain says, yes he will. Don’t piss her off with his effing attitude. In Travis’s interview, he says Ben is perfectly capable of doing it himself. This is bullsh*t.

The guests do shots. João is successful with the line. Captain Sandy calls Travis to the bridge. She asks if that was his comment she heard. He says it was, and he says they’re constantly running to do everything for the interior and galley. She knows he’s frustrated, and agrees they take advantage, but tells him to come her with any problems. In her interview, she thinks Travis is struggling, and it has to do with alcohol. She tells him to bring his concerns to her. He’s doing a phenomenal job. She says she’d appreciate it if he didn’t respond like that over the radio, and gives him a hug.

Ben says not only does he have to be amazingly on form, so does the galley, which is his partner. The table looks pretty, but it’s no Kate table. Ben makes a deconstructed Caesar salad, and Hannah brings one back, telling him that the guest is allergic to anchovies. I’m guessing she probably just doesn’t like them, but regardless, it was on the preference sheet. In her interview, Hannah says, Ben effed up. Make it right, and they can be on their way. He quickly makes another salad. Hannah says it’s hard to switch gears between service and the galley. Ben says, it’s frustrating. This place is so cluttered and dysfunctional; he’s losing his mind. In Colin’s interview, he says, Hannah had no problem bossing Mila and Anastasia around. He’s never seen her step back like she does with Ben.

Jack writes a poem for Anastasia. Your head is fat, you have a nice tw*t. Your box is furry like a cat. You are lovely. Love, Jack. Everyone laughs, and Jack leaves it on Aesha’s bunk. In his interview, Jack says he’d like to think he’s done a few romantic gestures in his day. He tattooed his ex-girlfriends face on his arm – after knowing her two weeks. He shows us, and it’s huge. Ben wants to find whoever designed the galley, and kick them in the effing face. He burns himself, and in Hannah’s interview, she says the crankier and more volatile Ben gets, the more she reacts, and the dynamic of the boat blows up. Ben says it’s enough to make him want to give up cooking for good. Hannah asks if he wants some icy water, but he snaps that he’s fine. In her interview, Hannah says, it’s obvious there’s an issue with the burners. If it was her, she’d work the menu around it, and use the oven.

The dinner plates are cleared, and Hannah tells Anastasia, the cabins are perfect. Aesha finds the poem along with a rose. She reads it to the others, and says she’s so lucky. Animal House aside, I’m not really into juvenile humor, but these two are cute. Jack goes on anchor watch. The food just keeps coming, and I wonder how much these people can eat. Captain Sandy comes up, and is pleased with the guests’ response. One guest calls the food picture worthy, which I guess is high praise in our InstaWorld. Ben asks if it was hot, and Hannah confirms it was. In Ben’s interview, he says, finally. What a breakthrough. The cloches work. Guest Deana looks like she’s falling out, but says she’s just resting her eyes. What my dad used to say before he started snoring in his recliner. She mumbles something unintelligible, and Ben asks if they’re hammered. Hannah says, not all of them. Captain Sandy tells Ben, there were accolades for the food. In her interview, she says, Ben has problems, and he solves them. He’s a pro.

Desert comes, and Ben follows it with a pitcher of hot chocolate ganache. Deana tries to stick her tongue in it as he pours it over her dessert. Hannah and Aesha clear the table, and Ben tells Hannah, sorry. In her interview, Hannah says, Ben might be a roller coaster to work with, but the guests love the food, and Sandy is happy. Keep the crazy coming if you have to. Captain Sandy calls Hannah to the bridge. The guests go to the lounge, and drink some more. The captain wants to find out if Travis is drinking. She smelled alcohol on his breath this morning. She asks if Hannah has seen anything, but Hannah says, not at work. There are issues when they go out though. Captain Sandy says she has to talk to him – not to reprimand, but an informal one-on-one. If there’s a problem, she wants to help. Hannah says she tried, but he doesn’t think he has a problem.

Travis goes to the bridge, and Captain Sandy says she wanted to spend time with him, since they never do. She tells him, she basically smelled alcohol on his breath, and he says he doesn’t drink on charter. She says she’s coming from a place of compassion because she’s been there; it’s an addiction. She can’t stop at one glass of wine. She has to have the whole bottle, then another one. It got her nowhere, and sometimes incarcerated. In her interview, she says alcoholism runs in her family. She couldn’t predict her behavior. As a result, she would drink and drive. She was always in the hospital, and one day, she wanted it to be different. Travis doesn’t think he needs it, but when he’s stressed, that makes it worse. To be honest, he was burnt before he came there. The captain says, it’s not normal. In her interview, she says she hasn’t had a drink in 29 years, because someone had a conversation with her like she’s having with Travis, and it changed her life. She tells him that she sees so much potential in him, and suggests he stop for thirty days; detox, and see what it feels like. It’s not an easy road, but it changed her life. In his interview, Travis says Captain Sandy opened up to him, and he respects her more for that. They hug. Captain Sandy is big on hugs. In Travis’s interview, he says he doesn’t see himself as having a problem, but if the captain is getting on him about it, he’d best reassess how much he’s drinking in his down time for the rest of the season. Then he can say he has it under control.

Captain Sandy asks Colin to drive the yacht out of the harbor. In Colin’s interview, he says the last part of the boat he hasn’t broken is the bridge. He’s nervous. The captain instructs him as he goes. The anchor is home, and Colin drives them out. Captain Sandy says, good job. They’re on their way to Antibes. The captain doesn’t think it seems so nice out there, and the boat rocks again. Ben says, oh sh*t. In the captain’s interview, she says, these kinds of swells can be dangerous. The most important thing is to move to calmer water. She calls João to the bridge. In Ben’s interview, he says he feels like he’s been spoiled on land. João is afraid they’re going to lose the tender. A guest literally crawls out of their cabin, and Anastasia says, man down. In her interview, she says, this ship is scary.

The captain wants to get out of this, and radios all crew that they have a situation.

Next time, Jack officially asks Aesha to be his girlfriend, a risotto fail, Ben complains about the service, and Captain Sandy tells Hannah to step up and do her job.

🚤 I was just thinking, even though they’re probably around the same age, these people are a world away from the cast members on Vanderpump Rules in maturity. It’s like we used to say at a church I once attended. I’m not judging, but I can’t help noticing.

👔 New show It’s a Man’s World, premieres on Tuesday, October 1st at 10 pm, on Bravo. The show follows four women who masquerade as men to see how it looks from a man’s viewpoint. If nothing else, it looks interesting, and the makeup is amazing.

https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/new-bravo-series-in-a-mans-world-premiere-date-trailer

📣 It Ain’t Monday…

So might as well be happy about it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sep7

September 7, 2019 – Nelle Has a Plan, Bingo Queen, Updated Foot, Jon Has a Secret, Mourning After, Seven Random Quotes Plus a Personal One & Geek Weekend

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

At Charlie’s, Alexis tells Diane that she should have recommended Olivia use one of ELQ’s attorneys, but she convinced herself that she’d be beneficial for the transaction. No good deed goes unpunished. Diane says, it’s not going to work. She’ll wait Alexis out. She can deflect and dodge, but Alexis will tell her about the date with Neil. Was the sex transcendent? Alexis says they didn’t even come close. Diane says, something amazing happened. She’s positively glowing. Alexis says they had a very nice time, and Diane says, tell her every detail. Go.

Alexis stands by the bar at The Floating Rib’s Drag Bingo. Neil comes in, and apologizes for being late. Alexis says he’s not; she’s early. She tells him, maybe they could do better, but Neil says, better than Drag Queen Bingo? He doesn’t think so. I’m surprised it’s not more crowded. They sit at a table.

At Kelly’s, Lucas has breakfast with Sonny and Carly. He’s brought Wiley, and tells Carly they say all babies look like Winston Churchill, but they grow out of it. Carly says her kids were bald. Look at them now. Lucas asks how Josslyn is doing, and she says they’re trying to get junior year started as gently as possible.

Outside Kelly’s, Dev tells Josslyn that he wants to try one of their breakfast pastries. He asks if she’s okay, and she says, the closer they get to school, the more she dreads it. Dev says he’ll cover for her if she wants to cut. Jax appears, and says, normally, he would be concerned hearing a young man tell Josslyn to blow off her education, but nobody would blame her if she wanted to wait longer. She runs to him, and hugs him.

Carly tells Lucas, after Oscar died, Josslyn went back to school for her finals. She seemed to take it in stride. Sonny says, she had no chance to process it. Carly says, going back without Oscar is going to feel like a ton of bricks is falling on her again.

Obrecht looks out over GH from an upper floor. Brad comes out with a document. He tells her, according to this, Sasha and Nina are mother and daughter. She says, excellent. It’s good to see he hasn’t lost his touch. Brad wants to make it clear, he’s done; they’re done. No more digs about Wiley’s biological father; no more threats; no more taunts; no more blackmail. Obrecht says she agreed to his terms, and gave her word. He thinks they both know how worthless her word is.

Shiloh is deposited into some kind of waiting room, where Nelle sits pretending to meditate. He says, we meet again, and she says, must be fate.

Nina brings Sasha a little stuffed koala bear. She says while Sasha is sleeping, she wanted to  remind her how strong and brave she is. She met a mother she didn’t know she had. She showed up, and gave Nina a chance; that’s brave. And she’s strong. She comes from a family of strong people. Valentin, Charlotte, Obrecht, Maxie, and James. Not a shrinking violent among them. Her strong, brave baby girl. She puts the bear next to Sasha.

Diane tells Alexis, Drag Bingo at The Floating Rib; interesting choice. Alexis thought it would be less awkward if there was an activity. Diane says, not the one she would have chosen, but clearly, it worked for Alexis and her shrink. Alexis says, ex shrink. Neil surprised her. Back at Bingo, drag queen Manila Luzon (RuPaul’s Drag Race) tells them to grab their Bingo cards. It’s time to put the B in Bingo! Alexis tells Neil that they can leave. She didn’t know it was audience participation. He says, it’s only participation if you win, and he’s going to. He has a strategy.

Brad asks if Obrecht thinks he’s an idiot. She says, of course (🍷) not. Why would she blackmail an idiot? He says he’s not trusting the future of his family to her word. He reminds her that the test he just fixed contains information that could hurt someone she loves. She asks if he’s threatening her, and he says, damn right. She sees the day has finally come around when he’s grown… she says something in German, and Brad gives her a look. He says, does that mean…? She says, it means spine. His intestinal fortitude is appealing. He should try it on his husband. He says now she’s giving him marital advice? She says, they have a deal. His family is safe in her hands… as long as her family is safe in his. She kisses his cheek, and he wipes it off.

Nelle says Harmony told her some pretty incredible stories about Shiloh. He bets she has. The sad part is, she believes them. He does worry about her mind. Nelle says Harmony seems sane to her, and very specific. She’s dying to know where he came up with the idea for the tattoos. He says it wasn’t his idea. Nelle says, nothing ever is. That’s what Harmony said. He says he can’t help what she believes, but he can help her. She says he will, and he really should be thanking Harmony. Because of her, they’re going to be great friends.

Jax asks Josslyn if she’s sure she wants to do this. She says she’s sure she doesn’t, but she has to go to school sooner or later. The only time Oscar ever cut class was when found out he was dying. She’s not dying. Jax says, if it feels like it’s too much to handle, like Dev said, tomorrow is another day. Dev says, it most certainly is. And he, Cameron, and Trina will be there for her. Jax says he and Dev have never actually met, and Dev says, it’s an honor. Jax says, he’s Sonny’s cousin? He and Mike were acquainted years ago. He didn’t think Mike still had any relatives in Bensonhurst. Dev says he’s from Bridgeport, Connecticut; they lost touch a while ago. Jax says, it’s nice of Sonny to take in someone he doesn’t know. Dev says he’s grateful.

Carly give Sonny a bakery bag for the kids, and says he needs to get them off to school. He leaves, and Wiley cries. I only mention that because I’m sure Maurice Benard is great with kids, and it looked very real. Lucas asks if everything is okay, and Carly tells him, it’s just that it’s Dev’s first day of school too. She’d like to get him off on the right foot.

Nina, Valentin, and Michael wait outside Sasha’s room. Finn comes out, and says she’s starting to rally against the virus There’s no evidence of residual damage to the heart and lungs. Valentin asks his prognosis, and Finn says a lung test still has to come back, but if this improvement continues to trend, he’s cautiously optimistic in expecting a full recovery. Nina hugs him, and then hugs Valentin and Michael. She says their girl is going to be okay. Finn smiles and nods.

Diane says, please tell her they discussed something more interesting than Bingo strategy, and Alexis says, she needs to tell Diane in order. At Bingo, the balls spin in a wire cage. Manila says, the first ball of the evening is G, as in gorgeous, 47. Alexis takes it that Neil has played Drag Bingo before. He says he’s done a lot of things that can’t be encapsulated in an online dating profile.  Although his ex would say there’s not more to him that meets the eye, but less. He asks if he just dropped the ex bomb, and Alexis says he did. He says he never does that. Alexis says he already knows what there is to know about her and her ex. She’s glad he has one. Manila says, N, as in Nancy (ha-ha! nod to Nancy Lee Grahn), 40. Neil says when Joanna was little, and they hit the skids, they decided to stay together to give her a misguided attempt at a stable home. Looking back, they were doomed from the beginning. He often wonders if their inability to be remotely civil caused Joanna to look for a new family. Alexis knows the feeling.

Sonny gives Josslyn a bakery bag, and tells her that Max is waiting to drive them to school. Jax says she has him on speed dial, but Josslyn says, that’s not a thing anymore. Jax says he thought it was all speed dial now. Sonny tells them, have fun, and Josslyn and Dev leave. Jax says Dev seems like a nice kid, but he would have liked a heads up in knowing a sixteen-year-old boy was living with them permanently.

Lucas asks Carly how she’s feeling with the pregnancy, and she says, great. He says he has to get Wiley ready for daycare, and Carly tells him, before he goes, she saw Brad and Obrecht with their heads together. She doesn’t know what they were saying, but they were thick as thieves. He thanks her for looking out for him, and she says he’s her brother. She adores Wiley, and she can’t stand the thought of crazy Obrecht being near either one of them.

Nelle tells Shiloh that she was riveted by his book. She’s not sure what impressed her more – that people actually bought the book, or bought what was inside it. It was like a symphony of new age clichés. He says his followers found it rewarding, and she says she’s sure they do, yet here he is. He says, not for long. It’s a very temporary stop. She says, yes it is. That’s where they can help each other.

Nina tells Michael that she feels like this is the deepest breath she’s taken in days. He feels the same way. He says when he and Sasha first started spending time together, it was all about keep it casual; no strings. They weren’t supposed to become important, but even though he’s only known her a short time, she is. Nina says Sasha has a way of doing that.

Valentin asks Obrecht, what’s with the lab coat? She doesn’t work there. She says it’s a game of chicken she likes to play with hospital security. Whenever she needs something from the hospital – such as a prescription or a confidential medical file – she puts on her little white coat – her own property – and roams the hospital until Monica tries to have her removed. Valentin says it’s amazing that a woman of her genius has nothing better to do with her time. She says, it’s all part of her plan. Security has become so bored with throwing her out, they let her stay, and she has full access. Valentin says, God help him; he sees her logic. She says, genius, he said it himself. She asks how Sasha is, and he says there’s been an improvement, but Finn is waiting on more tests. Obrecht says he’ll be relieved to hear her news. She’s resolved the issue of the genetic tests. Whatever happens, Sasha’s identity is safe. He thanks her, but she says she did it for Nina. His lie has taken root in Nina’s heart, and Nina must always believe Sasha is her daughter.

Diane says, brava. Alexis handled the ex discussion with finesse and aplomb. Alexis says she was relieved to find out Neil has also survived a disastrous relationship. Diane says, they’re both seasoned vets, able to discern what doesn’t work, and seek out what does. In Alexis’s flashback, Manila asks the bartender for a Shirley Temple – with two shots of vodka. Neil says he never mentioned his ex? and Alexis says, no. They only time they talked was mostly during her therapy sessions. He says maybe he thought he told her because the time they spent together was so… She says, fraught? Loaded? He says, valuable.

Michael gives Nina coffee from Kelly’s, and sits next to her. He says, when things weren’t looking so good, he asked Sasha if there was anyone he could call; any college friends, or anyone in Chappaqua. Someone as incredible as Sasha is, must have people to call. Nina says her theory is, the more time Sasha spends there, the more distant her old life becomes. Michael says, it makes sense. Nina says Sasha was brought up with love. She was happy, and Nina is forever grateful. She can’t make up the time, but she can focus on what they have here and now.

Shiloh says he’s seen Nelle before. Not her specifically, but… Nelle says, but girls like her? In search of something;meaning, belonging, that sort of thing? Shiloh says she’s clearly after something, and Nelle says, of course (🍷). Fulfillment, validation, emancipation – she’s speaking spiritually of course (🍷). He says, of course (🍷 – hic!). She says he literally wrote the book on manipulating people to serve his own needs. He says he wrote the book to teach people to serve their own needs. She says, by serving his own, which is exactly what she’s offering.  She wants to help reunite him with Wiley. A guard comes in to get Nelle. She says, time for the healing to begin.

Lucas brings Wiley to the hospital to see Brad. He says he was dropping Wiley off daycare, and thought they’d stop by and say hi. He tells Brad they had pancakes at Kelly’s for breakfast, and ran into Sonny and Carly. Brad asks how Carly is feeling, and Lucas says, she’s good, except for her foot. She did mention that she saw Brad and Obrecht together.

Finn tells Nina, Valentin, and Michael to come in. They should hear this together. They race into Sasha’s room, and I guess the quarantine is over? Sasha is all perky, and Finn says, Sasha’s lungs have cleared. He has no reason to believe she’s not on her way to a full recovery. Nina thanks him.

Sonny and Jax walk into Kelly’s. Sonny says Dev living with them is none of Jax’s business. Jax says, it is when Dev is living under the same roof as his daughter. Carly asks, what’s going on? and Sonny says, Jax thinks Dev isn’t fit to live with his daughter. Jax tells her, all he said is it would have been nice to have a heads up that Dev is living there permanently. Sonny says, the kid needed a home. His grandmother couldn’t take care of him, and they took him in; because that’s what families do for each other. Jax says Sonny hasn’t told him why Dev is staying, or why he can’t send him back. Sonny says it’s none of his concern, but Jax says he’s concerned Sonny may have invited trouble into his daughter’s home.

Alexis says, so far, Neil’s tactics are flawless. Alexis says, it wasn’t like that. There was no agenda and no game. Except for the Bingo. At The Floating Rib, Neil says he  knows better than to bring up his ex on the first date. Although technically, it’s their third. Alexis says, then she has a lot of caching up to do. A load of drag queens pop out from behind a curtain, and Manila asks, who’s ready for more Bingo? Alexis and Neil smile at each other.

Sonny tells Jax, Dev has been living with his grandmother since his father died in the service. She has a small apartment, and the schools aren’t that good. They have a lot of space, and the schools are excellent. So he took Dev in. Like he said, family takes care of each other. Jax asks if that was so hard, but Sonny doesn’t know why he has to explain in the first place. Jax says he and Carly have a full disclosure agreement, and Carly says, sorry. She’s been a little distracted. Jax says maybe he can help. He’s close to making an offer on a house. When he’s settled in, maybe Josslyn can move in with him.

Dev tells Josslyn that he thought he followed instructions and stuck to his story. She suggests less detail, and he says, that makes it more believable. She says, or it will sink him. A kid opens Oscar’s old locker, next to hers, and finds a picture of Josslyn and Oscar inside. He wonders why they don’t clean out the lockers over the summer. Josslyn asks if she can have that. He gives it to her, and says, sorry. He introduces himself as Thomas, and Dev introduces himself and Josslyn. Thomas leaves, and Dev asks if Josslyn wants to sit down, but she says, it’s okay. She’s okay.

Finn says his work done for the time being, so he’ll give them some family time. Nina thanks him again. She can’t tell him how grateful she is. He gave them a miracle. He says he had more than a little help; her daughter is quite a fighter. He leaves, and Nina says, he’s right; Sasha is a fighter. Sasha says she’s sorry for worrying them, and Nina says, just make sure it never happens again. All that matters is that Sasha is happy and healthy. Sasha says she loves Nina, and Nina says she loves her too. She should tell Obrecht the good news. She asks Valentin to let Charlotte know her sister is fine, and coming home soon. She’s been so worried. She tells Sasha, they’ll be outside if she needs them, and pushes Michael toward the bed. He says he thought they’d never leave. Sasha says sorry she kept him waiting. He says, it’s okay. He knows she’ll make it up to him.

Carly says Jax wants Josslyn to move in with him? He says, she’ll have a room there anyway. He was thinking they could alternate weeks, but only if Josslyn wants to. He hasn’t run it by her. Sonny asks if he couldn’t pick a better time to bring it up. Carly asks Jax if there’s something Josslyn has said that she’s been reluctant to share. He says, no. She’s just facing a tough year, and it’s important that he and Carly remain open. She says, of course (🍷), and asks Jax to let her know if there are any red flags, and she’ll do the same. Jax says, regardless of the circumstances, he thinks they’ve done a good job at parenting. He doesn’t want that to change. Carly says she’ll think about what he said, and Jax says he’ll check in later, and see how Josslyn’s first day went. Sonny says, always a joy. When Jax is gone, Carly thinks they should take a few steps back on the adoption thing.

Josslyn goes over Dev’s schedule with him, and tells him, keep it simple. Make his story boring, and act like he fits in. He asks what story she’s going to tell, and she says, Oscar is at peace, and she’s looking forward to school. He thinks people will have an easier time believing he’s from Bridgeport. She says she’s her mother’s daughter. Before she’s done, people will believe both stories are true.

Brad tells Lucas, Obrecht enjoys her drive-bys. Usually, she just asks if he’s heard from Britt. Lucas says it makes him uncomfortable if Brad has any relationship with Obrecht. Brad says if they never crossed paths again, it would be a dream come true.

The guard brings Nelle back, and Nelle tells her that she’s the only one there who seems to actually not to judge her for trying to get something out of the meetings. The guard tells her, keep up the good work. Shiloh smiles. When the guard is gone, he says, bravo. Nice work. Nelle says, that one’s a soft touch. Shiloh says he doesn’t usually question the generosity of a giving heart, but he wonders what her selfless intentions are. Why does she want to help him? She says, they have a common enemy. The Quartermaines.

Obrecht sees Nina, who tells her that Finn said Sasha is going to make a full recovery. Obrecht supposes she should congratulate Finn on accomplishing in weeks what she could have accomplished in days, but it’s lovely news. Nina says now that Sasha is in the clear, she and Valentin can be married on schedule. Finally, the stars have aligned, and all her dreams are coming true. Obrecht says it does her heart good to see Nina so happy. She hopes the sun continues to shine, and the dark clouds are gone for good.

Finn tells Valentin that he’s been keeping Anna updated on Sasha because Cassandra is involved. Anna asked him to pass on a message – not to take retribution into his own hands, and let the authorities continue their search. Valentin says he’ll take it under advisement, and Finn says, that’s what he thought.

Diane says, that’s it? Alexis has been pining for months, and that’s it? Alexis says she hasn’t been pining, but Diane says the yearning rolled off her in waves. Now the wait is over. They’re at The Floating Rib, sharing a significant conversation. They’re finally connecting, and she’s putting that on hold to play Bingo? Alexis says, who put anything on hold? At Bingo, Alexis gets a winning card. Neil says, no way. Not on her first night. She yells she got Bingo, and Manila double-checks her card. Manila says, they have Bingo, everyone yells, and confetti falls. Manila gives Alexis a stuffed kitty, and Alexis yells she’s the queen of Bingo. Alexis hugs Neil, and they kiss. Diane says, and? Alexis says, and what? Diane says, she won. She kissed him in a cloud of confetti. What’s next? A second date? Alexis shrugs, and says, who knows?

Nina tells Valentin, now that Sasha is in the clear, they can focus on her safety. Valentin asks if she’s worried about Cassandra, and Nina says Cassandra nearly killed her child. What if she goes after him next, by hurting Charlotte? She says, there he is. The man people accuse him of being; a cold, ruthless killer. It’s either Cassandra or their family. She chooses their family. He asks how she wants him to take care of it. A high-powered rifle? Or strung up with piano wire? She says he’s being facetious. It’s not a mob hit or revenge; it’s self-defense. Preventive self-defense. Valentin says, who else was with Sasha in Puerto Rico? She says, Michael, and he asks who Michael’s father is. Cassandra made a fatal mistake. She’s on Sonny’s radar. She could have infected Michael. Nina says, the godfather of Port Charles didn’t like it, and Valentin says they’ll let Sonny take care of the Cassandra problem for them.

Carly tells Sonny if Alexis brought in some strange boy who was the same age as Kristina, he wouldn’t like it either. He sees her point, and she asks if they can agree to respect Jax’s concerns. He asks if he can agree with her, but not admit Jax was right. Sonny understands his concern, but maybe Jax should pay less attention to a sixteen-year-old boy, and more to the danger in his own house. Carly says, he doesn’t have a house yet, and Sonny says he’s talking about Aurora. Specifically Nina. She has a connection to Cassandra, and it puts Michael in the line the fire.   

Josslyn puts the picture of her and Oscar on the inside of her locker door. Thomas comes back to deal with his books. Josslyn looks at the picture again, and touches it. She says, okay. Let’s do this.

Michael tells Sasha that he called his mom. She says, hello, and she’s thrilled Sasha is feeling better. Sasha says he has a lovely family, and he says, they’ll do in a pinch. He says, tell him the truth. Avery sealed the deal, didn’t she? Sasha says, Avery is a major selling point, but if she’s being honest, he’d already won her over. She says, he had her at hello? She says, maybe not the first or second. He says, but in the first six weeks of hellos? and she says, somewhere around there. Him sitting by her bed for the last few days clinched it. He says he’ll be right back, and she says, she pours her heart out, and he bolts? Typical man. He kisses her forehead, and says he’ll be right back.

Lucas gets in the elevator with Wiley, and says he’ll let daycare know Brad is picking Wiley up. Obrecht runs into the elevator. She says hello to Wiley, calling him something in German. Lucas says please tell him she didn’t just call their son a dessert. Michael gets in with them, and Obrecht says, my, isn’t this cozy. She looks at Brad, and the elevator doors close before he can say anything. In the elevator, Obrecht says, adorable boy. How lucky he is to have two such loving fathers.

Shiloh tells Nelle, the Quartermaines are a ruthless bunch. What did they do to her? She says they’re the reason she’s there. It makes her mad that people like them use their power and influence to keep others from what is rightfully theirs. He says, that’s all temporary, and she says she knows. Because she has a plan to right this injustice, and see that his stock and his son are retuned to him.

On Monday, Jordan tells Curtis that Drew was the only passenger, Elizabeth asks Andre if he can bring Franco back, Franco asks what Monica wants from him, and Sonny says Julian has something he wants and is willing to pay for.

👠 Don’t Be a Drag…

Just be a queen. Meet the real queen of Bingo.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/game-on-drag-race-fave-manila-luzon-checks-in-to-general-hospital/

👟 An Update…

Carly challenges us while she recovers.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-laura-wright-recovery-walking-again-172432

🔐 He’s an Absolute Vault…

And no actor wants that spoiler rep.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-jon-lindstrom-can-keep-a-secret-171899

👼 Gone To That Morning After…

We say goodbye to a wonderful and underrated actress.

https://news.avclub.com/r-i-p-carol-lynley-from-the-poseidon-adventure-and-bu-1837918603

📢 Quotes of the Week

Men can starve from a lack of self-realization as much as they can from a lack of bread. – Richard Wright

Religion and art spring from the same root and are close kin. Economics and art are strangers. – Nathaniel Hawthorne

Every man builds his world in his own image. He has the power to choose, but no power to escape the necessity of choice. – Ayn Rand

A point of view can be a dangerous luxury when substituted for insight and understanding. – Marshall McLuhan

Jealousy contains more of self-love than of love. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld

She hasn’t been Muslim in the summer yet, so we’ll see – Avery’s mother, referring to how uncomfortable the wardrobe is, 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days

Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door. – Coco Chanel

🎤 On a More Personal Quote…

The brave can stand firm when danger threatens, the strong can endure the torment of pain, the valiant can stand the darkness of fear, but none can combat the despair of loneliness. – Unknown – I painted this on the inside of my bedroom door, along with a lion when I was a teenager. I loved that door, and wish I could have taken it with me when I left home, but I did actually take a picture of it before I left. I forget where I heard it from originally, but when I looked it up online, apparently, a lot of people wrote it in their yearbooks. There was still no answer as to the author though.

👯 Me Too…

Until I see you on the Dead side.

Sep6

September 5, 2019 – Drew’s Plane Vanishes, New Guy Listing, Tyler Is Here, Sonny’s Busy, the Kids Do Double Duty, Days’ Gain & Finally from George

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

Diane and Sonny walk into Sonny’s place, Diane tell him, that’s what he paid for; for her to uncomplicate things. Carly says she didn’t hear Diane come in, and Diane says that’s because she’s stealth, like a cat. Carly asks, what’s going on? Diane says they were discussing certain legal issues, and Sonny says he wants Carly to join in the conversation. She asks what he’s talking about, and he says, adopting Dev.

Sam asks Michael how Sasha is; how is he? He says he’s hanging in, but he’s worried about Sasha. They have her on a new round of anti-virals, and he hopes they work.

Obrecht asks Finn what Sasha’s status is, and he says, the next 24 hours are critical. Nina says anyone who had contact with her early on is being tested. Valentin says they were given medication when Sasha was diagnosed, but Finn says, now they know it’s a weaponized strain. Finn says some medical stuff I don’t really understand, and Obrecht asks if that test doesn’t require a DNA sample from all parties. Finn asks if it’s a problem.

Outside of Charlie’s, Alexis says she knows Kim is anxious to leave, but Kim says, don’t worry. It takes as long as it takes. Alexis follows her inside. She says, sorry. She thought Kim was in a hurry, but she’s glad to hear that’s not the case. Julian asks what they’re talking about, and Kim says, the closing delay. Julian says, sorry, and Kim says, things happen. He asks if she’s not disappointed, and she says, a little bit. Franco walks in.

Elizabeth grabs her coat, and says something came up, but Cameron says he needs to tell her something. She says she has to get to the hospital. He says, it’s important. He saw Franco in the park, and he was with Oscar’s mom. Elizabeth asks if something happened, and Cameron says, they were kissing.

At the hospital, Jordan tells Jason, Andre walked in alone, and collapsed. He was unconscious before he could tell anyone anything. Jason asks if they’ve determined the nature of Andre’s injuries. Jordan says they have a good idea, and Epiphany asks if anyone has heard of HIPPA. Mac says, Jason is officially helping, right? Jason nods, and Epiphany says, Andre has two deep wounds in his abdomen. He was stabbed. Jason says, Andre just returned to the states. Who here wants him dead?

Peter goes into Andre’s room. He says, Dr. Maddox (I add, I presume, in my head). He tells Andre, he shouldn’t have come back. What is he supposed to do with him? Peter looks at the IV drip.

On the phone, Brad tells Lucas that he’ll be home soon. He’ll pick up dinner. Lucas is cooking? Please don’t burn down the house. He says he loves Lucas too, and looks at a picture of Lucas and Wiley.

Michael tells Sam, the rest can wait. She says, what rest? and he says forget he said anything. She says he can tell her anything; she won’t judge. He says he’s not concerned about that, and she says, sometimes you have to talk. If he gets it out in the open, he might feel better. He says Sasha has been secretive for as long as he’s known her. Sam asks, how so? He says, he knows she grew up in Chappaqua, and knows where she went to college, but he doesn’t know any details, nothing about her past. Last night, she told him when she gets better, she’ll tell him everything; to quote her, even if he doesn’t like it very much. Sam asks what he thinks she’s referring to, but he has no idea. It could be the medication talking, but if it’s not, she might have a major secret that can blow them up. He’s not sure he wants to know.

Nina sits next to Sasha’s bed. In the hallway, Finn explains why the DNA is needed. Obrecht says they’ll do what’s required. They need to focus on Sasha, who’s at risk. Finn says, she’s getting the best care possible. He leaves, and Valentin tells Obrecht, say it. She thinks the test will prove that Sasha isn’t Nina’s daughter. Obrecht asks what he thinks it will find. It’s to check for the virus, not paternity. It might be better if Sasha dies. He says, how dare she? He’d never wish Sasha dead. She asks if he’s sure. He seems very defensive. He says he brought Sasha there to help Nina heal. Obrecht says, he brought her there to get back into Nina’s good graces. He says his motives are irrelevant. Nina will be inconsolable if Sasha dies. Nothing is worth that.

Peter tells Andre that he wishes there was another way. The machine starts to beep, and Peter goes out another door. Is he hiding in the bathroom?

Franco says he realized Kim might be there, but maybe he should go. Julian says, before he does, Julian doesn’t think he’s had the pleasure. He introduces himself, and Franco says, he’s Kim’s boyfriend, right? Julian says, yeah. He knows it’s uncomfortable, but they’re all adults. He suggests a round on the house; they can talk about it. He’ll be holding onto his bar for a few more days. Franco says, it’s Julian’s bar? If he’d known, he wouldn’t have come. Julian says, it’s fine. It doesn’t have to be awkward. Franco says maybe it’s better if he leaves. Everything that happened earlier is his fault. He apologizes. Julian asks what he’s talking about. What happened?

Cameron asks if Elizabeth heard him. Franco was making out with Oscar’s mom in public. She says she heard him. It’s a very complicated situation for everyone, including Kim. Cameron asks how she’s not pissed. Kim hasn’t lost her memory, and knows he’s Franco and not Drew. Elizabeth says she’s feeling a lot of things; loss, grief, confusion. She has to stay focused in finding a solution. Hopefully, Andre can reverse the procedure. Cameron says she better figure it out fast. Franco is planning on leaving as soon as the ankle monitor is off, and he asked Kim to go with him.

Mac asks Epiphany, how much longer? She hears the beeps, and says, that’s Dr. Maddox. She runs to his room, and they wait outside. Peter comes in another door, and he sneaks around. He sees Jason, Mac, and Jordan outside Andre’s room. I’d love to know what door goes outside from where the bathroom should be, but okay.

Carly says, Sonny wants to adopt Dev? He says he’s considering options. They’re just talking about the process. Carly asks when he decided, and Sonny says they’re just talking possibilities. He hasn’t decided. Diane thinks they need space, but Sonny says, no. If they move forward, she needs to know everything. Carly asks when he decided maybe adopting Dev, and Sonny says, Gladys has been hanging around Mike, and is visiting Port Charles. He wants to make sure Dev is taken care of. Carly asks if he doesn’t need Gladys’s cooperation; technically, she’s Dev’s guardian. He says he’s thinking of cutting her out of it, and dealing with it the legit way. Diane says Sonny informed her that he provided Dev with a US ID. Had he consulted her, she would have advised against it. Sonny says that’s why he didn’t consult her, and I literally lol. Carly asks if it would be possible using Dev’s real ID. Diane says, immigration law is clear on it. Not unless the child is under sixteen, and Dev just missed the cut off. They may be able to adopt him using his US ID though. Sonny says she means adopt him as Dev Corbin? Carly doesn’t think it’s a good idea.

Michael tells Sam, it feels wrong talking about Sasha while she’s in the hospital. Sam says it’s clearly a weight on him, and he’s just venting. Michael says, if he thought she was being deceptive, that would be one thing, but he thinks she’s talking about her past; something embarrassing or that she’s ashamed of, and they all have those things. Sam says, of course (🍷) they do, but it’s good to be honest. You can’t hide the past forever, and secrets end up coming out In the end.

Valentin says, it would destroy Nina if anything happened to Sasha, and Obrecht says, just as it would if Nina knew he was lying. He asks, which is worse? and she says, for who? He says, her, and she asks how she’s involved. He says she’s long suspected Sasha isn’t Nina’s daughter, but she hasn’t said anything. She used it for her personal gain, to get leverage and blackmail him. That makes her an accomplice. If the ship goes down, she’ll drown with him. Obrecht says his reasoning is unassailable. Allow her to handle this.

Jordan says, come on, Andre. The doctor gives Andre an injection, and says, he’s stabilizing. Andre opens his eyes.

Obrecht finds Brad about to get in the elevator. She says she caught him just in time.

Sasha wakes, and Nina says, it’s okay. She was just watching Sasha sleep. Sasha says her mother did that when she was a kid. Nina says she finally gets it. Every cliché she’s heard about parenting. It’s overwhelming; the urge to make sure your child is okay. She feels better being near Sasha, like she’s protecting her and keeping her safe. It’s silly. Sasha says, no; it’s not silly. She feels better when Nina is there. Nina wishes she could trade places with Sasha. She would give her life in a second if it meant saving Sasha’s.

Michael tells Sam not to bring up Nelle, and she asks why she’d do that. He says Nelle had secrets, and would give him plausible excuses as to why she told a lie or kept things from him. Now Sasha has a secret. Sam says he doesn’t think she’s like Nelle, does he? He says, no. Nelle was broken and vindictive. Sasha is the opposite. She did her best to keep things casual, and they tell each other it’s casual. The problem is, they’re good for each other. Whatever secret she’s hiding, he can’t believe it’s that bad. At least that’s what he wants to believe. Sam asks if he wants to rescue Sasha, and he says he wants her to get well. She says that’s not what she means. Does he want to ride in on a white horse, and fix all her problems? He says even if he did, Sasha wouldn’t let him. She’s way too independent. She asks if he’s comfortable with that, and he says, absolutely. Sam doesn’t think anything is wrong. He’s a rescuer, and Nelle took advantage of that. Sasha is being honest, and honesty is the key to a healthy foundation of any relationship. Michael thanks her for the advice and support. He feels like he owes her a drink. She says he owes her nothing, and Michael says, under normal circumstances, he’d insist, but he has to go back to the hospital. Sam tells him to go be with Sasha. Her phone dings, and she says, wait. She has to head to GH too.

Julian says, something happened between Kim and Franco? Franco says he ran into Kim at the park. She was visiting the marker dedicated to their son. Julian says, Drew and Kim’s son. Franco says she was trying to have peace and quiet, and he upset her. He apologizes, and Kim says, it’s okay. Alexis says she’ll keep them posted about the closing. It won’t take too long. Julian says, sounds good. He tells Franco, maybe they should take a raincheck on that drink. Franco agrees, tells Kim that he’s sorry, and leaves.

Outside, Franco tells Alexis that he doesn’t know her name. She introduces herself, and he says it’s a pleasure to meet her. He asks if she’s a lawyer, and she says she is; why? He says he might need her services.

Elizabeth asks if that’s what Franco really said. Cameron says, word for word, that’s what he told Kim. She says that’s what she and Scotty were afraid of. Once the monitor comes off, he’s gone. She asks what Kim said, and Cameron says, she didn’t commit, but she was pretty emotional. They talked, and Kim took off. When she left, he let Franco have it, saying he was a real jackass. Elizabeth appreciates the support, but he doesn’t really have to intervene. He asks what she expects him to do; sit back and let Franco do what he’s doing? She says he needs to be strong  for his brothers. They’re going to hear rumors, and he has to protect them. She tells him, don’t worry. As terrible as it seems, it’s temporary. Andre will find a way to bring Franco back.

The doctor says, Andre’s heart rate is up, but he just regained consciousness, and that’s a normal response. Epiphany says she needs them all to leave, but Andre tells them, stay. They need to know what’s going on. Jordan says, if he’s up to it. He says he’ll manage. He’s glad to see her on her feet, and she says she wishes she could say the same about him. What happened? He says, someone tried to kill him. I have to admit my error. It is the same Andre. Between the oxygen mask, and him growing facial hair, I thought it was a new guy. I’m glad it’s not, since I like this Andre.

Diane tells Sonny, adopting Dev using a false ID is asking for trouble. The documents are no golden pass. There’s no question how it will look. From a legal standpoint, it’s questionable. She says it’s their decision to make; she’s off. Sonny tells Carly that he knows it’s a sticky situation. She says, that’s an understatement, but he says he won’t go for it unless they can get away with it. She says, it’s not just the legal issue. She’s not sure it’s the right thing. She thinks having Dev live there is one thing; making Dev a permanent part of their family is another.

Brad tells Obrecht that he’d love to stay and chat, but he has to get home. Lucas made dinner. He suggests they table this until never. Obrecht says she could follow him home, and they can talk there. He says, fine. What is it? She pulls him out of the elevator, and says she needs his expertise. He asks for clarification, and she says, Nina’s family is going to require a genetic test. He needs to make sure Nina and Sasha’s DNA is a match.

On the phone, Finn asks Anna to check in with him. He sees Peter, and tells him that he should call Anna. She’d love to hear from him.

Jordan asks Andre, what happened? He says he was working with a humanitarian aid group in Ethiopia. Drew found him, and told him everything. He wanted Andre to reverse the memory transfer procedure on Franco. He agreed to come back and examine Franco, but couldn’t make any promises. Mac asks about the trip home, and Andre says Drew drove him to the airport, and put him on the first flight to Port Charles. Mac says, Drew didn’t accompany him? Andre says, no. Drew had his own jet, and was en route to Afghanistan. He had urgent personal business there. Mac says, he came alone? and Andre says, correct. A driver met him to take him to GH. He thought Drew arranged it, so he got in the car, but instead of driving to GH, the driver pulled into an alley. He took out a knife, and Andre tried to run, but the driver caught up with him, and stabbed him. He managed to fight the driver off, made his way back to the car, and drove himself to the ER. That’s the last thing he remembers. He must have blacked out. Jordan asks if anyone talked to Drew. He needs to know what’s going on. Wow. Maybe they should recruit Andre for the PCPD. He’s pretty hardy.

Mac says he hasn’t heard from Drew. Shouldn’t he have landed in Afghanistan by now? Andre asks how long he’s been out, and Jordan says, a couple of hours. Jason says, it’s been time enough; Drew should be there by now. Epiphany needs to clear the room. Jason lingers, but leaves with the others. Jordan asks for a word with Mac. Elizabeth comes out of the elevator, and asks Jason where Andre is. Jason says he got stabbed and was admitted. He’ll be okay, but what about Drew?

Julian asks if Kim is good, and she says she’s trying to be. She says, this should help, indicating her drink. He says, it can’t be easy, and Kim says Franco just frazzles her. She knows he’s not Drew, but it’s painful hearing her personal memories coming out of Franco’s mouth. Julian asks why she didn’t tell him, and she says Alexis was there, and she didn’t want to risk upsetting him. He says, if all that happened was Franco bringing up old memories, why would he be upset?

Alexis asks why Franco would want to hire her. Does he know his father is a lawyer? Scott Baldwin. He says they’ve met, and Alexis says she’s sure Scotty would be happy to represent him. Franco says, thanks to him, he’s wearing an ankle monitor. She says she can’t represent him; it’s a conflict of interest. He says, with Franco? He’s not him. She tells him, so he says. Her daughter might see it differently.

Nina tells Sasha that she and her mother weren’t close, and as an adult, the relationship was toxic. As a child, her mother alternated between overbearing and indifferent. She swore she’s be better with her own child. For the longest time, she didn’t think it was possible, then Sasha came into her life and changed everything. She has to get better. Sasha nods, and Nina says they have a lot of catching up to do, and they have to see Paris. Charlotte will be desperate for Sasha’s advice when she’s a teenager too. Don’t give up on their future together. Sasha says she won’t. Valentin looks through the window.

Brad tells Obrecht, Sasha not being Nina’s daughter makes no sense. There were two DNA tests. Obrecht says, a DNA test is only as good as the security around it. Who should know better than him? Do whatever he must. Brad says he doesn’t want to break more laws, and she says, how noble. He says, especially for her, and she says, but he will. He says he’s done with that stuff. He’s committed to be a law abiding citizen. She says all she has to do is tell Michael that his child is alive and well, and living with Brad and his husband. She’d hate to have to do it, but if he forces her hand…

Sonny tells Carly that he wants to make sure Dev is taken care of. Dev earned that; Dev saved his life. Carly gets it. He wants to help Dev, but there’s a big difference between letting him live there, and legally adopting him. Sonny says sorry to spring it on her. Carly says, it’s forever. Dev will always be part of their family, like the rest of the kids. He says he understands, and understands she thinks it’s a bad idea. Carly says she won’t say yes unless the kids are on board. If they commit to Dev, they commit to him as a family. Is he ready to have that conversation?

Michael comes back to Sasha’s room. Nina tells Sasha to think about where she wants to go on their Paris trip, and Sasha says, will do. Michael takes Nina’s place by the bed, and says, so Paris? Sasha says, she, Nina, and Charlotte are going together as soon as she’s well. Nina says she’ll be right outside. In the hallway, Valentin asks if Nina is okay. She says she is. She’s just feeling grateful that she got to know Sasha. If anything happens, at least they had time together. She realizes it’s selfish. She wouldn’t be in this position if Valentin hadn’t found her daughter. Valentin says Sasha has made it this far. He promises they’ll have years and years.

Obrecht asks Brad what his answer is, and he says, all right. He’ll make sure Sasha and Nina’s DNA match. She knew he would make a reasonable decision. He says, after this is done, she can’t hold it over him forever. She says, look who’s making demands, and he says, damn right. Do him a favor though. Does he have her word? She says, of course (🍷). If he can’t hold her to her word, who can he trust? She leaves, and Brad leans against the wall, sliding down it.

Kim tells Julian that she didn’t want a scene. That’s why she didn’t say anything. He thinks she was right the first time. The situation is causing too much stress. There’s no reason she can’t leave immediately. She doesn’t need to be there. The staff can watch over Charlie’s. He doesn’t need to stay. He tells her, let’s just go. He really thinks it’s the best thing for them. They can be setting up in Manhattan by this time next week. She says, sounds great.

Franco asks Alexis if he did something to her daughter. She says she won’t give him details, but his actions were unforgivable. He says he’s sensing a trend. She says she can’t get involved. He’ll have to find representation someplace else. Good luck. He asks if she means that, and she says, actually, she does.

Mac tells Jordan, they have to organize having Andre’s room to be monitored around the clock. Drew not showing up is a bad sign. Andre’s attacker might try again. They can’t give him a chance to get to him.

Peter tells Finn that he doesn’t want to interrupt Anna’s secret spy mission. Finn says he won’t. She won’t pick up if that’s the case, and he can leave a voicemail. Peter asks Finn to just pass along a message. He’s looking forward to seeing her when she gets back. He hopes to do better, and he’s sorry he judged her so harshly. Real life can take you places you can’t anticipate. You wind up compromising in ways you never thought you could. Tell his mother that he’s thinking about her.

Sam sees Jason and Elizabeth at the hospital, and says she got Jason’s text. He says, Andre got stabbed, and Elizabeth says they can’t locate Drew. Sam says, he’s in Afghanistan, but Jason says, Drew should have landed by now. Any calls go to voicemail. Sam has an idea. She’s still on the account for the private jet. She calls, and gives them her account number. She says she wants to know if the jet landed in Afghanistan. She thanks them, and says, Drew’s flight never arrived. Elizabeth says, not yet? and Sam says, it disappeared. It fell off the radar. It’s as if it just vanished.

Tomorrow, Obrecht asks if Brad is threatening her, Jax suggests Josslyn live with him, and Nelle tells Shiloh they can help each other.

💰 On Million Dollar Listing: New York, Ryan took Amelia’s advice, and decided to focus on what he could control. He was back at the LifeSaver loft, he had an intimate showing with only five brokers, each with a client in another state. He told us from an average open house, he might get 10% that are interested, but all of them will eat all his food. This time, he had 100% interest. The apartment on Great Jones Street was ready to go, and Ryan said his events were always about having fun. Since people always asked about the origin of the street name, he made up a character called Sam Jones, and dressed up like Napoleon. He threw a huge bash, where Steve showed up. Deciding to rain on Ryan’s parade, he said that Ryan’s costume was just distracting, but IMO Ryan was right that his open house would be remembered, rather than the ones by the brokers in boring suits. He wanted to make the brokers to have a positive experience in the space. Despite the nearby construction, Ryan got an offer for the LifeSaver pied a terre, by intimating that the buyer could lose the apartment to another offer. He told us you can never say there is offer if there isn’t, but you can say another party is interested and going to make offer. Deal taken.

Fredrik convinced the seller with the million dollar parking spot, that they were never going to sell it for a million. The seller finally relented when he pointed out there were other apartments for sale in the same building with parking included. They agreed on selling at $7.5 million. Fredrik showed the apartment to Steve’s childhood friend Phil, trying to get stories about Steve from him the entire time. The following potential buyer decided to bring her parrot – named Chris – with her, and it promptly pooped on the coffee table. At least it wasn’t the carpet. Fredrik turned this into a selling point, saying the bird knew it was home. This is why he gets the big bucks.

In other Steve news, Steve’s girlfriend Luiza arrived, and she was welcomed with a huge apartment he’d rented. He this is what he’s dreamed of, and the reason he bought a five-bedroom house in the Hamptons. He always wanted family, but just had to find the right person at the right time.

Tyler Whitman is the new broker in town. He’d been on the operational side of real estate until two years ago. A former fatty, he’d had weight loss surgery, something he heavily promoted throughout the show. He even told us that only 2% of people who lose weight the natural way keep it off. Um… I don’t think so. He seems a little addicted to the idea, and no surprise he turned to fitness when he couldn’t turn to food. He seems like a nice guy, but a little sad, covering it up with his loud personality. From the South, he moved to NYC, excited to be a free gay man, but he felt poorly judged and body shamed for being overweight by other gay men. He told his trainer that instead of eating three times a day, he ate three meals for each meal. Tipping the scales at 387 pounds, he lost the weight, but now feels there’s a stigma because he had surgery. Perhaps if he’d tone down his promotion of it just a tad… He did give us the best quote of the night. While walking through a seller’s apartment, it was noted that they’d turned a walk-in closet into a nursery. Not missing a beat, he said, the sooner you get the kids out of the closet, the better.

This season, Derek isn’t happy living in L.A., Steve takes a carriage ride, Luis is excited about being a father, and Amelia goes into labor.

🗽 New Broker On the Block…

Meet Tyler.

https://www.romper.com/p/where-is-tyler-whitman-from-the-million-dollar-listing-new-york-star-is-making-his-mark-18729666

☕ The Busiest Man In the Coffee Business…

I can’t wait to read his memoir.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-maurice-benard-second-career-172262

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-maurice-benard-buddy-the-goat-birthday-172318

🎬 Joss and Dev Get Around…

Now that school’s out, they had time to make a movie.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-eden-mccoy-ashton-arbab-movie-lit-172321

🛀 Dorian’s New Gig…

It just makes me miss One Life To Live all over again.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/one-life-to-live-robin-strasser-cast-days-of-our-lives-169815

🚵 I Can Smell the Freedom…

Momentary though it may be.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sep5

September 4, 2019 – A Conflict For Kim, Dallas Returns with a Kary, Another Alumni of AMC, Retrospect & Happening Right Now

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

I miss the first minute. <sigh>

Trina says she needs Cameron, but he says helping her get Dev wasn’t the extracurricular activity he was looking for. She says if he helps her with her problem, it will distract him from thinking about his own problems. He says she has a point. She tells him that he can thank her with an ice cream cone.

Jason drops by Elizabeth’s place with a back to school present for Jake. Elizabeth says he’ll be back soon if Jason wants to wait, He says, if she doesn’t mind the company. She tells him to come in. Aiden is upstairs, having creative thoughts. He says, that explains the quiet, but she says even with having the boys home, it would be the quietest house on the block. It’s not the same without Franco. Jason is sure it’s hard to get used to, but she says she has no interest in getting used to it. If it works out the way it’s supposed to, Franco will be back soon.

Back tracking a little, in the park, Kim tells Franco, butterflies… tingles… He says, undeniable passion. She says that’s what he was to her. How big an impact he made in her life. He says, irreplaceable. He felt the same way. He still does. He kisses her, and she kisses back. Cameron and Trina see them.

Robert finds Peter going into the MetroCourt restaurant, and asks if Peter is crashing his brother’s party. Peter says he was invited. What about Robert? Robert says Peter missed the toast. There’s no point in hanging around. Peter sees three good reasons, and Robert says his family doesn’t see the dark side of Peter, but they will.

Alexis goes into Charlie’s, and tells Julian she’s there about the restaurant purchase. He says the sooner he hands the keys to Olivia, the better. She says, unfortunately, the sale is off.

Cameron is about to interrupt Franco and Kim, but Trina grabs him, putting her hand over his mouth, and pulling him down. She tells him that he needs to check himself. He says, Franco is making out with Oscar’s mom. She says, shut up and listen. They have to come up for air sooner or later.

Kim pulls away, and Franco asks, what’s wrong? She says she can’t do this, calling him Drew. He says, yes! She just called him his actual name. She says that’s not actually his name, and this is wrong. He says, it’s the exact opposite of wrong. She tells him, Elizabeth is her best friend in Port Charles. Elizabeth stood by her when Oscar was dying. Her son. He says, our son; Oscar was his son too. She says Oscar had none of Franco’s DNA, but Franco says the man whose DNA he had, doesn’t remember meeting her, or the nights they spent together, or what it feels like to love her. He does. He’s more Drew Cane than Drew is. And he’s here. He came back. He knows time has passed, but to him, it hasn’t. Kim says, it’s been a lifetime. Oscar’s lifetime; beginning, middle, and end. When she found out she was pregnant, she had to start over again. Now that Oscar is gone… He says she might as well start over with him. Cameron listens, and broods.

Elizabeth gives Jason a glass of tap water, saying she’s had no time to stock up. He asks if he can help, and she wonders if he’ll do her shopping for her. He says, sure, and he’ll throw in a load of laundry. She says, in this house, they wear other colors than black. He’s sorry that she’s feeling the fallout from Shiloh’s insanity, and she says she’ll tell him what she tells the boys. It’s a tough situation, but they’ll make it through. Franco will come back. He says, what if she’s wrong?

Julian asks Alexis if Olivia’s blown the deal. He’s got her deposit, and if she thinks she’s getting her money back… Alexis says, Olivia is determined to buy the restaurant, just not this second. She spoke to a colleague who’s an expert in tax law, and Olivia will save a lot of money if she buys under a corporation. She’s weighing whether she should incorporate by herself, or if Michael should buy it using ELQ. She tells him, relax. He’s going to sell, and Olivia will buy. Nothing has changed except the time frame. He asks what they’re looking at, and she says, a week. He just wants this done, and she says, it’s just a week. In the grand scheme of things, what difference does a week make?

Franco tells Kim, they can leave Port Charles together. The ankle monitor is coming off, and as soon as it does, he’s free to go. She says, free to destroy Elizabeth’s and her sons’ lives. He says he doesn’t want to hurt those people, and she says, those people belong to Franco. Those people love and need him, and he belongs in their family, even if he doesn’t remember his life. He says he doesn’t want to remember that life. If he stays, it’s nothing but a lie, and he’ll be prolonging the inevitable. It would be more cruel for them to believe Franco might come back. She says he owes it to them to try, but he says he doesn’t want that to happen. He wants his life back. The life he knows and remembers. He has no connection to Elizabeth or her family. She says, his family, but he says, no. She’s his family. It’s only ever just been her. Cameron listens, and looks sad.

Elizabeth says, coming from anyone else, it would sound like concern, and Jason says, it is. She’s counting on Andre to reverse the procedure. Drew has to find him first, and even if he does, maybe it’s not possible. She asks what she’s supposed to do. Watch Franco live someone else’s life? He thinks she should prepare herself and the boys for possible disappointment. She says, funny how her disappointment is his dream come true.

Peter says it kills Robert that the people he cares about, care about Peter and love him. Robert can attack him all he wants. There’s nothing he can do to convince Robert, so he’ll let them speak for him. Robert wonders if they think that highly of him, and Peter says, ask them. Robert says Faison’s ego was his undoing, and it will be Peter’s too. He asks when Peter’s visit to Shiloh is going to hit the press, and Peter says he’s working on it.

Mac says he didn’t know Maxie didn’t want him to take the job. She says, it’s not that. She just wishes the men in her life didn’t have this idiotic macho idea of being heroes. Felicia says, amen. Even Peter. Mac says, he’s a publisher, and Maxie says, who helped her gave birth on the side of the road. Felicia says, they’re stuck with heroes. Maxie says Mac is highly qualified, and he’s going to be brilliant, but promise when he puts on the badge, he’ll think about what it really means. Not to the citizens he’s sworn to protect and serve, but to her, Felicia, James, and Georgie. He’s their hero, and the most important part of that, is him being there. He promises. Peter approaches the table, and says he missed the toast. Maxie says he’s just in time for hers. To her family of heroes. Everyone clinks glasses.

On the phone with Curtis, Jordan says, Andre is critical, but stable. He could be rushed to surgery at any moment. Has he gotten in touch with Drew? She tells him, keep on it, and keep it on the DL. She asks Epiphany if it’s possible for her to bring Andre around. It might be a criminal matter, and the sooner she gets his statement, the sooner she can solve it.

Maxie says she hears Felicia started drag Bingo night, and Robert asks if there will be local drag queens, or is she importing celebrity drag queens? Felicia says he’ll have to show up and find out. She asks, as new DA, how his first case is going, and he says Shiloh intends to testify on his own behalf. He’ll have to cross-examine Shiloh, and who knows what secrets he’ll shake from that tree. Mac gets a call from Jordan, who says she needs him at GH. He asks if she can tell him what’s going on, and she says, Andre is at the hospital. He says he has to leave, and Felicia asks, why? He tells her, it’s a police matter, and he can’t discuss it. She says, duty calls, and tells him to keep them posted. Before he leaves, he tells Maxie that he thought about what it means. Robert and Peter glare at each other.

Alexis says if she’d known Julian was in such a hurry, she would have advised Olivia to hold out for a lower price. Julian says, under normal circumstances, he’d be happy to give Olivia time, but he has other things to consider, and other people. She says, putting other people’s needs in front of his own? Is Kim that anxious to move on? He says, even if she didn’t see Oscar around every corner, Franco as Drew keeps reminding her of the good old days, and it’s tearing her apart. Alexis says she knows a clerk who owes her a favor, and she’ll try to cut the wait time. What about him? Is he that anxious to leave town? He says, why not? and she says, it cuts his time with his family short. He says, after the life he’s led, he’s lucky to have a family, let alone spend time with them. Every moment is more than he thought he’d get in the first place.

Elizabeth says Jason has never hidden his feelings about Franco. If he’s gone forever, it would be like Christmas, and Jason would say he’s getting what he deserves. Jason says it doesn’t matter what he thinks, and she says, which is code for, you’re right, but I don’t want to say it out loud. He’ll never accept Franco’s place in her life. He says he accepts it, he just doesn’t like it. She stands corrected. She says, not long ago, he reminded her of where he stands on her marriage to Franco. It doesn’t matter how the boys feel. It doesn’t matter what good things Franco has done. Jason says he knows it’s not easy. He’d like it if Franco was gone for good, but he doesn’t want her in pain. He tried to speak with Franco, and warned him not to hurt her and the boys. She asks if he thinks it’s enough to convince Franco not to break up the family, but he doesn’t know.

Kim asks Franco if she’s supposed to leave Julian. He’s been nothing but good to her. Franco asks if she’s going to stay with him out of obligation. She says she loves Julian, and he tells her, answer truthfully; who’s the love of her life? She doesn’t say anything, and he says, there; he has it. He’s the love of her life, and she’s his. She says, if there’s one thing the mad scientist got right, it’s his arrogance. He’s arrogant as hell. He says he might not be the same person physically, but in his heart and soul, he’s Drew. And he loves her. He’s the man she loves too, and she could never stay with Julian knowing he’s out there. She says she can’t do this now. He tells her, take all the time she wants. He’ll wait, but as soon as the ankle monitor is off, he’s getting out of Dodge, and taking her with him. She shakes her head, and jets. Cameron comes out, and asks Franco what the hell he thinks he’s doing.

Mac arrives at the hospital, and asks, what’s the story? Jordan tells Epiphany, Mac is now Chief of Detectives. Epiphany congratulates him, but wishes he was getting a slower start. Mac says he checked the security footage. The camera pointed to a car rolling into the barricade. Andre got out of the driver’s seat, and stumbled into the ER. They can use Andre’s cell phone to retrace his steps, and with any luck, they’ll get a clue to what happened.

Maxie says she’s still running the show at Crimson. Nina doesn’t know when she’ll be back. Peter says her contribution hasn’t gone unnoticed. Hayden thought she should be an editor-in-chief. Felicia says, Maxie is extremely talented. Robert agrees, and Peter says at least they can agree on something. He’s encouraging her to pursue her dream. His phone dings, and he has to go. Robert says, let him guess, boy locked in refrigerator, eats own foot. (He didn’t really say that exactly, but it was something just as Enquirer crazy.) Peter says he can read all about it in the paper. Publishing waits for no man.

Lucas goes to Charlie’s, and tells Julian that he got a weird email from Sam. She wants the family to get together with Julian. The concept makes sense, but why Sam? Did they call a truce? Julian says, since he’s leaving, he wants to celebrate with his family. He thinks Sam wants to celebrate his departure. Lucas says, it makes more sense now. He’s not sure how it will come off, but he thinks Julian and Kim deserve a proper send-off. Julian says he’s not going to Timbuktu. It’s an easy trip for him to make if he’s needed. Lucas says it sounds like Julian’s got it worked out. Julian says, it’s not as easy as it sounds, but he thinks he has something to help in his absence. He and Lucas go upstairs.

Alexis sees Kim absorbed in her phone outside of Charlie’s, and says, Julian stepped away, but he’ll be right back. Kim says, sorry? and Alexis says, Julian went off with Lucas, and will be right back. Kim says, okay, great, and Alexis asks if she’s okay. Kim says she’s just a little overwhelmed. Alexis says she’d be happy to give Kim free legal advice if she needs it. Kim asks, for what? and Alexis says to keep Franco away from her.

Jason tells Elizabeth, Franco thinks he has more reason to leave than to stay. He thinks it would be painful for her if he’s there. She would get hurt, and keep hoping for a connection he doesn’t feel. Jason guesses it’s up to her, and she says she’s not giving up without a fight. He asks what the fight is going to cost her. She says as much as she hates to admit it, Jason may be right. There may not be a way for Franco to come back, but she has nothing to lose by trying. There’s still a chance. It’s small, but she’d be a fool not to take it.

Franco asks if Cameron was spying on him, and Cameron says, it’s a public park. Franco says, it was a private conversation, and none of his business. Cameron says he knows Franco is trying to ditch his family. Franco says, he’s sorry; he truly is. He wishes it could be different. Cameron asks why it can’t be. Franco sacrificed himself for him. Franco says he knows, but Cameron thinks it’s worth another listen, considering what happened. Franco got the memories that he was supposed to get. (Wow. That would have been awkward.) Franco stepped up. He knew he could lose his life with his family, but he saved Cameron. Franco says, and now Cameron wants to save him, but that’s not happening. Cameron says he wants to save his mom; it’s tearing her apart. She stood by him when everyone wanted him in prison. The entire town treated her like dirt. Franco says, she seems like a good person. She might be a great person, but the guy she did that for is gone, and there’s nothing he can do to bring him back. Cameron says, try. Just go back. Figure it out. Give his mom half the time and faith she gave him. Franco knows it seems unfair, but it’s unfair to him too. He’s there now, and sorry; he’s not going anywhere. Trina joins them, and tells Cameron, this is going nowhere. Cameron says they’re in Oscar’s Meadow. Not a day goes by that he doesn’t miss Oscar, but he’s glad Oscar is dead. Trina says, Cameron! and he says, no way would he want Oscar to see this. To see Franco.

Lucas says Julian established a trust for Wiley? Julian says, unfortunately, the sale of Charlie’s hit a snag, but as soon as it’s sold, the trust will be in place. What does Lucas think? Lucas says he wishes he could say he felt good about it.

Kim tells Alexis that she doesn’t think she needs legal advice. Alexis says she thought Kim was having trouble shaking Franco, but Kim says he’s not exactly stalking her. In his current state, she’s the only familiar face in a sea of strangers. Alexis asks if he’s coming around whether she wants it or not, and Kim guesses that’s fair to say. Alexis knows she’s anxious to move, but until the sale is final, she and Franco are both there. A restraining order is no guarantee, but it’s a warning to someone who won’t move on. She’d be happy to discuss it with Franco. Kim says, it won’t be necessary. Julian is closing soon on Charlie’s, and they’ll be gone. Alexis says Kim may be staying a little longer than she wants.

Cameron tells Franco, Oscar thought the real Drew was a great person. He wouldn’t want Oscar to see this version, bailing on his stepsons and his life. Oscar would hate it. He’d say Oscar would kick his ass, but that wasn’t his style. He’d be disappointed. Doesn’t it matter to him? Franco says, yes; a great deal, but it doesn’t change anything. Cameron backs away, and leaves with Trina.

Jason says he wants Elizabeth to be happy, and Elizabeth says, even if it means being with Franco? He says he’s sorry it happened to her, but she says, no need to be sorry. It’s not over yet. Elizabeth’s phone rings. It’s Epiphany, who tells her Andre is at the hospital, and she says she’ll be right there. She tells Jason, Andre is at GH. She has to go see him, but she can’t leave Aiden by himself. Jason offers to stay, but Elizabeth says it will freak Aiden out. Can he go, and tell Andre that she’s on her way? It’s going to be okay. Jason leaves, and she runs upstairs.

Julian tells Lucas, the trust fund is a gift; no strings attached. He’s not trying to buy into Wiley’s life. Lucas tells him, shut up. He’s not offended. Julian asks what the problem is, and Lucas says Julian thinks his money is more important than his presence. Julian asks if Lucas is saying he’s going to miss him. Lucas says, believe or not, yeah. Julian says he set up the trust fund for nothing. Lucas says, pretty much (the new catch phrase), but he’ll keep it anyway. He wouldn’t want to insult Julian by refusing. They don’t need his money; they need him. He and Julian hug.

Kim says, the closing was postponed? and Alexis says, just a week. She’ll do what she can to speed it along. She knows Kim is desperate to start her new life. Kim tells her, don’t worry about it, and goes inside. Alexis follows, and says, she got the impression Kim was anxious to get out of town. She’s glad to hear Kim’s not that anxious to leave Port Charles after all.

Franco touches the plaque in Oscar’s Meadow. He says, that’s a helluva friend Oscar’s got there. That kid Cameron, going to bat for his mom; fighting for his whole family. He wishes he could get to know Cameron better, but he can’t. He thinks Oscar can understand why. He knows he’s disappointing him and the rest of the family, and he’s sorry, but he doesn’t see any other way out. It’s just how it has to be. He hopes Oscar understands and forgives him someday.

Trina asks if Cameron wants to go do something, but he says, no thanks. She asks if he wants her to stay, but he says, no. She asks what he’s going to do, and he says, what he has to. They hug, and Cameron goes inside. Elizabeth says, good; he’s home. She needs him to stay and watch Aiden. Something came up at GH. He says she has to listen. There’s something he needs to tell her.

Jason gets to the hospital, and says Elizabeth was held up. Where’s Andre? Jordan says, he’s not available, and he asks if Andre is alive. Epiphany says it’s well within Jason’s understanding that she can’t discuss a patient’s condition, and Jordan says, Andre can’t help anyone.

Felicia tells Maxie, it’s the opportunity she’s been dreaming of. Maxie says she’s semi-intrigued about either a promotion, or starting her own magazine, but it’s not a good time. Robert asks when it will be, and she says when Nina isn’t fighting her daughter’s illness. What would the public says if she jumped ship in the middle of putting an issue to bed? She’s great at it. She’d be greater if she wasn’t working alone, but no one else is experienced enough. Robert suggests that’s the kind of leverage it takes to get ahead in this world. Maxie says she’ll seriously consider Hayden’s offer when she doesn’t have a bajillion other things to do. (I’m not sure what offer she’s talking about, since Hayden just said she should pursue a higher ambition.) Maxie leaves, and Felicia sits across from Robert. She says, Maxie may have ignored his slights, but she didn’t. Peter is Faison’s son, but he’s more unhappy with it than the rest of them, Robert says, maybe. She asks if he has something on Peter, and he says, no, but he’s working on it. Felicia says no one is asking Robert to like Peter, but to go after Peter and nail him for he doesn’t care what, isn’t okay. Unless he has a real actionable reason to pursue Peter, leave him alone.

Jordan says, from what they could tell, Andre came in alone, and collapsed. He was unconscious before he could tell anyone anything. Jason wants to know the details of Andre’s injuries, but Epiphany says she can’t tell him. Mac says, Jason is officially helping with the investigation. Epiphany says that’s good enough for her. Andre had two deep wounds in his abdomen. He was stabbed.    

We see someone go into Andre’s room. It’s Peter. He stands over Andre’s bed, looking grim.

Tomorrow, Cameron tells Elizabeth that he saw Franco making out with Kim, Valentin tells Obrecht that she’ll drown with him if the ship goes down, and Jason wonders who would want Andre dead.

The Real Housewives of Dallas

Apparently, Cary Duber was replaced with Kary Brittingham this season. No one has to learn a new name, only a new spelling.

LeeAnne meets with her event designer Prashe about the wedding. She tells us that people have been startled at her hair color, yet she was born a blonde, and was blonde for forty years. She’s going back to her roots – ha-ha. I’m a little confused, since she’s not what I would call blonde. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says, last year, D’Andra said Rich was cheating on her, but she and Rich stayed by each other. They love each other, and the wedding is happening. Wedding planner Steve joins them. LeeAnne says he’s the best in the universe, and farts glitter. They look at accoutrements for the wedding, like a wall of candles. LeeAnne has invited 300 people. She says the cathedral and service are going to be traditional, but after that, they’re going to change clothes, come back with a different attitude, and blow it out. Prashe asks if D’Andra is coming, but LeeAnne says, no. She wants to be happy. In her interview, LeeAnne says she hasn’t heard from D’Andra since her apology three months ago. Nothing. We see D’Andra’s apology at the reunion. LeeAnne says if you want a friendship with her, you need to reach out. D’Andra is the one who imploded the friendship, not her. Prashe tells LeeAnne that a good floral price is $25-35K. Anything beyond, is double that price. I clutch my heart. We spent very little on flowers. I couldn’t see the point.  She tells LeeAnne that she’ll make it as affordable as possible. She owes LeeAnne that much. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says, in Dallas, most people’s social status is based on their check. She didn’t come from money, but connects people; so their businesses are more successful. When it comes time for her to need something personally, she’s given a gift. Steve tells her it’s seven weeks away, and she says her butthole clinches when he says that.

D’Andra’s husband Jeremy is working on an art piece. He wants it to be the centerpiece for the living room. He asks her how work is. She says she thought she was closing the company, but she’d be disappointed in herself. In her interview, D’Andra says, when her mother turned the company over to her, she was excited that it was finally hers, but didn’t know what was being given to her. She asked their accountant Esther if it was something she did, and was told, absolutely not. The problem was already there. They stopped doing Christian TV infomercials, and lost money. Within three months, she’ll have to make serious changes or close the doors. Jeremy says if her mother had been making money, she wouldn’t have turned it over. She says her mother instructed the accountant not to tell her about the finances. She wonders if she was set up to fail, so Mama Dee could say, I told you so. Jeremy says Momma Dee gave it to her in bad condition. D’Andra says she had to cut her own salary. Jeremy asks what about taking a loan against the trust, but she says her mother is in charge of the trust, and won’t let her touch it. She also doesn’t want to worry about it being there in her retirement years. In her interview, she says it doesn’t matter whether it’s there or not; she can’t access it. She tells Jeremy that she likes nice things. In her interview, D’Andra says, when her husband acts like it’s no big deal to have a sparse lifestyle, he doesn’t realize what that looks like. His artwork is paying the bills, and he’s used to a cushy lifestyle. She tells him, until the business gets turned around, she would appreciate his help.

Stephanie and Travis skate around house on I don’t know what. Electronic skateboards? Is there such a thing? In Stephanie’s interview, she says she and Travis are in an amazing place. She feels connected to him. Last year, he went to Harvard business school for several months, and then went back for four weeks. The second time, it was easier. She was in a better head space. She tells Travis, D’Andra is turning 50 next week. He says D’Andra is older than him, and Stephanie says she asked if D’Andra was going through a mid-life crisis like him. In her interview, Stephanie says, Travis has been working out like he’s getting ready for a pageant, skydiving, and manscaping. She tells him that he should talk to D’Andra about Momma Dee; she’s tough like his dad. D’Andra told her she had three months left with the business, and Travis says she has a bad cash flow; it ran out very quickly. In her interview, Stephanie explains how Travis hustled when he first inherited his dad’s company. Now it’s making $75 million. She says she’s having a friendervention. D’Andra and LeeAnne have been friends for years. Travis says, guys just have a fist fight, and it’s over. She feels LeeAnne and D’Andra can rekindle their friendship, like she and Brandi did. Travis tells her, bring them to the house, give them a Xanax and a glass of wine, and tell them to figure it out.   

Brandi’s daughter Brooklyn is a handful. Brandi says she wouldn’t change her life, but it’s crazy. She now has a nanny, Alicia, but the kids are still going nuts. Except for baby Bruin. Who’s still a baby. In her interview, she says, the adoption has been legally finalized, and Bruin will always be a Redmond. Brooklyn is ten, but went from a girl to a teen, skipping the tweens. She can be a little sh*thead. Brandi doesn’t know if it’s hormones kicking in or what, but Brooklyn likes everyone but her. Brooklyn has a comeback for anything Brandi does or says. She wants to argue about everything, dinner, clothes; Brandi can’t do anything right. guesses she treated her mom like that. She tells Brooklyn that she hopes she doesn’t continue to be an embarrassment to her, and Brooklyn says Brandi is an embarrassment to herself. Brandi can’t imagine what the actual teen years will be like.

D’Andra and Momma Dee go to the cemetery for the anniversary of D’Andra’s father’s death. In her interview, D’Andra says her biological father shot himself. When she says her father, she’s usually referring to Glen, who raised her. Six years ago, he had a heart attack in a hotel in Vegas. Dee says he was special. He was unique and different. She wishes he was there now. She and D’Andra sit to reminisce. In D’Andra’s interview, she says Glen was a nurturing parent, more than her mother. He was there for her. She tells Dee, when he died, she went into business mode. She didn’t allow herself to process it, and never did. Dee says he didn’t want her to be alone, and D’Andra says his biggest fear was that they didn’t get along, and they only have each other. She wonders what he would say to her about the company, and Dee says he’d tell her to follow her heart. In D’Andra’s interview, she says the bottom line is, the company needs money to move forward. We see a clip of her talking to Esther, who says she’d need $50-60K to launch a product. In her interview, D’Andra says Dee went off salary, but wanted $60K a year for expenses, which would be fine if the business was profitable. We see a clip of Esther saying D’Andra needs to put her foot down. D’Andra tells Dee that she took a pay cut. She thinks her dad would want her to continue Dee’s legacy, but also make sacrifices in other areas. She asks if Dee can make a sacrifice to bring the company forward. Dee says D’Andra knows when she signed over the company, she wanted certain stipulations. D’Andra says she was afraid to ask about it, since they’re in a good place. Dee says she’s got plenty of money. Does D’Andra think the S on her forehead means stupid? She’s smart. D’Andra doesn’t want Dee to feel like she’s taking something away, but Dee says when she walked out, she walked out. In D’Andra’s interview, she says she doesn’t know what’s harder; the company not doing well, or the thought that her mother might have done this intentionally. Dee tells D’Andra she feels more secure now. D’Andra should just talk to her. D’Andra says she doesn’t like to talk about business with Dee, because it always gets tense. In her interview, D’Andra says she doesn’t understand the game they’re playing, but she needs to keep playing it because she needs access to her trust. She’s angry that her mother put her in this situation. How can they have a positive mother/daughter relationship? Dee tells D’Andra that she always has her back. In D’Andra’s interview, a producer asks if she’d be willing to give up her trust, so her mother would have no financial control over her, but D’Andra says, no. She’s wallowed at her mother’s feet this long, she’s not giving up now. Dee says she loves D’Andra with all her heart.

Kameron is going on a cruise, and still has to pack. In her interview, she says, people think a cruise is a budget vacation. $400, and everything’s included. They would be lucky if their bill ended up like that, but when she’s on a cruise, it’s expensive. I don’t know what planet she lives on, but I can’t imagine what cruise would be 400 bucks, all-inclusive. Unless it’s around Manhattan on the Circle Line, or you’re a stowaway. Stephanie calls, and Kameron says she’s packing. Stephanie asks if Kameron is going away for spring break, and she says she is. Stephanie tells her that she’s having a few people over on Saturday, but Kameron says she’s leaving tomorrow. Stephanie says she’s invited Brandi, LeeAnne, and D’Andra. Kameron says, it should be interesting with LeeAnne and D’Andra. In Kameron’s interview, she says she has no FOMO about missing it. She explains that FOMO means Fun of Missing Out, which makes no sense whatsoever. A producer corrects her. I note how perfectly groomed her dog is. She calls LeeAnne, and gets voicemail. She says, as a friend, she wanted to warn LeeAnne that D’Andra will be at Stephanie’s. The message time runs out before she can finish.

New girl Kary visits D’Andra. In her interview, D’Andra says she and Kary met through friends, and it turned out Kary lives three blocks away. Kary is fun, and not typical for Dallas. She doesn’t care if people judge her. We see a clip of her meeting the others. D’Andra says she hasn’t seen LeeAnne in three months, and the last time they saw each other, D’Andra agreed to go to relationship counseling. We flash back to that, and she says she thought it was silly. What friends go to counseling? Kary asks what she’s doing tonight, and D’Andra says, going to Stephanie’s. Stephanie doesn’t think it’s right to close the door on a friendship that’s lasted so long, if there’s hope for reconciliation. She apologized and wanted to move on. Her finances were discussed. Kary says D’Andra needs to learn how to say, eff off. They’re not paying her bills. Liking Kary already. Kary says LeeAnne had already been negative against Cary. In Kary’s interview, she says she’s known Cary for ten years. She didn’t appreciate LeeAnne’s accusations against Mark. We flash back to LeeAnne whispering about Mark getting a BJ at the Round Up. Kary says she ran into LeeAnne, and told her that she as talking out of her ass. She asks if D’Andra is going to be drinking, and D’Andra says, it’s obligatory. Kary suggests she take a shot of tequila before she goes.

We meet Kary’s husband Eduardo while she’s packing for spring break. In Kary’s interview, she says Spanish is her first language, but she thinks she’s lost her accent. She laughs, because that’s a hard no. Eduardo asks if the husbands are going, but Kary says it’s just moms and daughters. It’s hard for her to pack normally, and now she has to pack for being with teenagers. Eduardo gets that she wants to dress more conservatively. In her interview, Kary says they’re both divorced, and met through a friend. They’ve been married almost ten years, and had an amazing chemistry. After ten years, sexy time isn’t the same. And she’s a true Mexican. Look at her, and she gets pregnant. She has a daughter with Eduardo, Isabella, and one with her ex Ricki, Olivia. Olivia helps her choose her wardrobe for the trip. In her interview, Kary says, with teenagers, you can’t do anything right. She wishes there was an agency where you could drop them off when they become teens, and pick them up at twenty-two.

Brandi arrives at Stephanie’s, and asks if Stephanie is nervous. Stephanie thinks LeeAnne and D’Andra are ready to make up. Brandi says, it’s about time. In Stephanie’s interview, she says she feels like she can help them because she’s been there. She and Brandi weren’t talking, and they were making each other miserable. We flash back to them making up. Stephanie says, D’Andra is turning 50, and LeeAnne is getting married. They don’t want to miss those moments. Brandi says she saw them at a shower, and that put it in perspective. it’s ridiculous to fight over these things. In Brandi’s interview, she says she and LeeAnne are in a great space. They put their differences aside, and she wishes LeeAnne and D’Andra could do the same.

D’Andra arrives next. In her interview, she says she and LeeAnne have been friends for eight years. She remembers the past, and hopes for a better future. If she needs to apologize again, then that’s what she needs to do, and she’ll be happy to do it. LeeAnne lets herself in. In Stephanie’s interview, she says they both have the same hair color. They both went from pitch black to caramel. It’s meant to be. Stephanie says she ordered the food. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says she’d love to see what D’Andra has to say. They had a relationship, and D’Andra blew it up. They have to send out a search party to find the pieces to put it back together. They all sit, and we hear crickets. Stephanie says, LeeAnne is having a wedding, and D’Andra is turning 50. She feels they can come together, and be in the same place. LeeAnne says, there’s been a lot of hurt. It felt like she lost her family. D’Andra tells LeeAnne that she said she was sorry. She left the reunion thinking, that was it. Then Rick sent a nasty text to Jeremy. In D’Andra’s interview, she says she says Rick tried to make up a cheating scandal. She reads the text, which says Rick is going to tell D’Andra about his affair with pretty Jessica. She’s everything D’Andra isn’t. He usually has discretion, but he can’t tolerate the BS Jeremy’s wife is spewing out at him. D’Andra tells LeeAnne, obviously, they’re not moving forward, LeeAnne says she accused Rick of cheating. D’Andra says she asked a question. All she said was she heard rumors. LeeAnne says she wants to be clear. If someone said Rich is cheating, they’re an effing liar. D’Andra says LeeAnne called Mark out, and LeeAnne says she learned her lesson. She still feels guilty. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says she still feels bad when it’s brought up. She doesn’t think D’Andra does. I don’t know if D’Andra is capable of looking at herself that closely. LeeAnne tells D’Andra that her posture is saying she’s better than LeeAnne, and she is. She’s richer and prettier too. D’Andra says LeeAnne always has to go below the belt. She came there wanting to do this because it’s the right thing to do. They have a  past. LeeAnne asks what that was, and D’Andra says let her talk. LeeAnne asks if D’Andra sees the animosity in the conversation. D’Andra says LeeAnne is acting all high and mighty, but she’s just listening to what LeeAnne is saying. LeeAnne says D’Andra isn’t owning what she’s done. D’Andra says, neither is LeeAnne.

LeeAnne says she apologized for her comment, but D’Andra said it was bullsh*t. D’Andra says she’s there to make amends, not start a new fight. In LeeAnne’s interview, she can’t understand how her comment about D’Andra’s finances is the same as D’Andra saying Rich was cheating  She doesn’t see how D’Andra looks at it. D’Andra says she made mistakes, and reiterates that she’s sorry for hurting Rich and LeeAnne’s family. She wants this off of her spirit and soul, and doesn’t want the burden. It doesn’t serve her going forward. LeeAnne says it didn’t serve D’Andra then. D’Andra doesn’t appreciate the comment. It didn’t serve LeeAnne when Cary was damaged. They need to find what they like about each other again, and what they have in common, so they can at least be in the same room. D’Andra asks what she needs to do to make LeeAnne comfortable? LeeAnne says D’Andra just needs to be herself, and she needs to have enough time between the pain and new experiences. D’Andra says time is the most important thing. LeeAnne says, time is the slowest, yet fastest deliverer. In D’Andra’s interview, she says, hopefully these are baby steps to a new friendship. It won’t be the same, but with time, they can have a new friendship. D’Andra says she’ll stop hurting LeeAnne by discussing what’s between them with other people, and asks the same thing. LeeAnne agrees. D’Andra says she just wants LeeAnne to be happy, like she is. That’s all she cares about. In LeeAnne’s interview, she says she’s heard all the words, but hasn’t seen actions. Baby steps are still moving forward. She’s  not looking for six inches, just an inch. D’Andra thanks LeeAnne for coming, and being willing to talk. They have a lot of history, a lot of past, and a lot of future. They drink to that.

Next time, LeeAnne and D’Andra meet one-on-one, Kary says moving to America is the hardest thing she’s ever done, and D’Andra gets roasted for her birthday.

😼 Tad the Cad…

Who knew he was friends with Valentin?

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/all-my-children-michael-e-knight-cast-general-hospital-172217

📷 Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes…

Omg, some of them were babies when they started.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/see-how-general-hospital-characters-changed-172387

⌚ Ironically, It Is…

And it’s another day closer to Friday.

 

 

Sep4

September 3, 2019 – Too Real For Kim, Gina Avoids Another Arrest, Carly’s Foot & the Sun

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

On the phone, Carly tells Jax that she fell on the steps, and her foot is definitely broken. The baby is okay. He asks what the prognosis is, and she says a minimum of six weeks of resting it. He hopes she’s resting at home, but she says she’s at the restaurant. Josslyn is super excited to give him her surprise. Jax tells her to go home. If not, he might have to carry her there.

Josslyn asks Dev why he’s complaining. He got to drive Sonny’s car. He says that was cool, but he had to cart her around to find her dad a perfect present. She says, it’s Australian Father’s Day. Dev says, he’s like the richest man in the world; he can buy what he wants. She asks if he’s never heard it’s the thought that counts. He says that thought carried her to the other five stores. Why can’t she just be normal, and shop online? She says she thought it would be nice to shop local. Okay, she forgot.

Jax visits Hayden, and he asks, what’s on her mind? She tells him that they’re taking too long finding the codicil. They’re not getting anywhere, and sneaking around Windymere isn’t sustainable. He tells whatever she thinks he’s not going to like, just say it.

At the MetroCourt, Jordan tells Curtis, told you so. She knew it was a bad idea to work for Jax and Valentin. She’s not surprised he got canned. Curtis says, sorry, not sorry? and she says, pretty much. He says, she was right. Not working for Valentin in the future is the way to go. She asks if he’d care to elaborate, and he says, no. She says, sorry, not sorry? and he says, pretty much.

Carly asks what Mike is going at the MetroCourt, and he asks where else he’d take family to lunch? Carly says she doesn’t think she’s met the woman he’s with. Mike introduces his daughter-in-law Carly, and tells Carly, this is his cousin Gladys, from Bridgeport, Connecticut. They’ve been out of touch until recently. She’s Dev’s grandmother. Carly is like, huh.

Sonny walks into Charlie’s, and finds Olivia measuring. He asks if she’s considered an exorcism, and she tells him, don’t be mean. He says he’s being practical. He had to make sure the rumor was true, and that Julian is leaving Port Charles. Olivia says since Lucas and Wiley are there, Julian will be visiting frequently, but as soon as the papers are signed, Julian and Kim are headed for NYC. She hopes Kim gets the peace she deserves.

Elizabeth thanks Cameron for doing back to school shopping with his brothers. Cameron says they had fun. She’s sorry she’s been distracted, but he says no one expects her not to be, especially after Franco.

Franco tells Kim that he carefully chose every song on the CD he made for her. She says, this was a bad idea. He says he just wanted her to know he’s leaving Port Charles, as soon as the ankle monitor is off. He can’t be the man everyone wants him to be. They look at him, and hope to see the man they love looking back. It’s painful for them, and he doesn’t want to be the cause of their pain. She asks where he’s going, but he doesn’t know. The only thing he knows is the Navy, but the body he has is too old to enlist. He’ll figure it out, but before he takes off, he’d love it if she’d tell him more about their son.

At the hospital, Julian asks if Epiphany has seen Kim. She says, not this morning, but she’s sure Kim will turn up.

Curtis tells Jordan not to worry. He’s not going to be an unemployed bum. He already has a lead on a new gig. She asks who brought him the lead. He says, one of his contacts, and she asks if they have a name. He says, Hayden. Jordan says, ugh, and he says he doesn’t have any details yet, but he’s going to hear what she has to say. Jordan has his word, if he smells anything funky, he’s out of there. Jordan’s phone dings, and she says she just got called to GH. She’d better hustle. He tells her, be careful, and she says, him too.

Carly asks if Gladys checked Mike out of Turning Woods, but Mike says he got his friend Ricky to bring him. Carly looks toward the bar, and Ricky waves. Mike says, he’s a great guy; always willing to lend a hand. Gladys says coming there was Mike’s idea; he’s been talking her ear off. Stories about Carly, the family, and his successful son. Carly says, nothing is more important to Sonny than family, and Gladys says, as it should be.

Sonny tells Olivia, Kim is struggling, and she says, the bond between Kim and Oscar was beautiful. Kim did everything in her power to make sure his life was full of as much joy and peace as possible, and Oscar did everything he could to shield her from his pain. She’s been thinking about Dante non-stop, and Sonny says, him too.

Jax tells Hayden, get it over with, and she says she’s bringing Curtis in on their project. They need help with the investigation. She asks what the problem is, and he says, Curtis is already working for Valentin. Curtis was getting paid to spy on him, and she just dumped their objective in the lap of Valentin’s mole. That means the job is over; done, finished, kaput. It’s time to cut their losses and move on.

Elizabeth tells Cameron, Franco might be lost, but they haven’t lost him. She’s working hard to help him find his way home, and know where he wants to be. Until that happens, she needs help manning the ship. Aiden and Jake need to know it will be okay, even if it doesn’t feel like it. She hopes he’s not shouldering too much, but Cameron says he has to be strong until Franco comes back. Elizabeth promises it will be okay.

Kim tells Franco that she doesn’t want do this; it’s too hard. Franco says, thinking like a soldier is selfish. If you’re in the Navy, and ask someone to wait for you, you could cause grief. He didn’t want to do that to anybody, especially her. That’s the reason he wanted to break up before he was deployed. She says she agreed, and he says, it was easier said than done. He looks her over, and touches her hand. He says she made him rethink everything. For the first time in his life, he envisioned a scenario where he came home. He wishes he’d had the chance to tell her before he left. She says, so does she.

Mike tells Gladys that he wants a handball rematch with her boyfriend, but she says, Frankie’s not there anymore. He asks what she means. He just had beers with Frankie the other day. Carly says, she means he’s out of town right now. Carly says she’s going ask Sonny if he wants to stop by. Gladys says, the more the merrier. The waitress comes, and Carly texts Sonny that his cousin Gladys is at the MetroCourt. She thought he’d want to know.

Sonny asks if Olivia has had word from Robert. She says she hasn’t been given clearance to see Dante yet, but she’s hoping he can come home. When he does, she’s throwing the biggest pizza party the New York area has ever seen. Sonny asks if she’s getting her oven, and she says she had to buy a restaurant to get it. The people of Port Charles will thank her. Sonny doesn’t doubt that. He has to go, but tells her that when she’s up and running, Corinthos Coffee on the house. She calls him a big shot, and hugs him, saying she’s going to hold him to that. He says he’ll deliver.

Josslyn tells Dev that she’s been sidetracked; Carly and Sonny’s vow renewal, school starting, helping him sign up for classes. He says he’s just giving her a hard time. He asks if she’s excited to start school again, and she says, no. She’ll deal with it like she deals with everything else. She asks if he’s nervous, but he says, no. She tells him, people will ask him questions since he’s the new kid. He’d better have his story straight. He says he’s sure he has it all down, but maybe he should practice a little. Josslyn asks if this means she’s forgiven for making him drive her around. He says, consider it her penance. She says, he’s a brat, and he says, cousin brat to her.

Hayden tells Jax that he can’t walk away. They’re in this together, and he’s forgetting the huge payoff. The Cassadine fortune doesn’t belong to Valentin. Jax says she should have asked first before opening her mouth to Valentin’s spy. The doorbell rings, and Jax opens the door, walking past Curtis. Hayden says they can make this work. Just hear her out. Curtis and Jax look at each other.

Julian tells Elizabeth maybe he had the timing wrong, but Elizabeth says she just spoke to Kim earlier. He asks how it went, and she says, not well. She’s worried about Kim, and asked if she understood that, even though Franco has Drew’s memories, he’s not the same man she used to know. She thinks Kim told her what she wanted to hear. She knows what it’s like to miss someone so much you physically ache for them. She senses it’s harder this time than Kim admits. She’s afraid Kim has feelings for her husband.

Kim tells Franco, she made a deal with herself when she fell for him. She was going to love him with everything she had for as long as they had, and she’d let go when the time came. Then, as soon he was gone, she kept playing the what if game. He thinks everyone is familiar with that game. She says what if she had just written? As soon as she found out she was pregnant, she wanted to tell him. Not in a letter or through a third party. She convinced herself to wait, and a month turned into a year. By then, she could rationalize it. She made the wrong choice, and would do anything if she could get it back.

Franco asks Kim to tell him what Oscar was like. She says it was a lot of her and Oscar time; they were very simpatico. They liked the same food, had the same interests, and just got along easily. When he was little, he was into Bob the Builder, and she tried to paint a mural on his bedroom wall. When she was halfway through, she heard his voice say, uh-oh, and Oscar was just standing there, covered in paint because he’d spilled a can. The mural didn’t look like what she’d wanted, so she scrapped it, and told Oscar to choose a color. He asks what Oscar went with, and she says, blue, like the night’s sky. She could handle that. Franco says he would have loved to have been there for that. Kim isn’t so sure. It was a disaster. Franco thanks her. He can see it in his mind. He touches her face, and says, beautiful.

Julian tells Elizabeth, the situation is… He can’t find the right word, and she says, indescribable. He says, trust him. He understands her concern, but is she possibly overreacting? She says, Franco having Drew’s memories is difficult to accept. Kim talked about how it makes her feel conflicted to hear the details of a relationship she’d thought was over. Coming from a man Kim barely knows, it’s difficult for her to wrap her head around it. She made sure Kim understands what’s happening is temporary, and she’s doing everything she can to restore Franco. But what if Kim can’t see it for what it is; a fleeting moment? Julian says, memories are the ghost of a life that no longer exists. Elizabeth says everyone will get hurt, and Julian says, it will be easier once they’re gone.

Josslyn quizzes Dev, who confuses Bridgeport for Bridgetown. She tells him, Bridgeport is on the water. Just think of a port. Cameron and Trina arrive, and Cameron tells Trina, she’s so OCD. It’s not their first rodeo. They’ve done this before. Trina says, as underclassmen. Junior year is a big deal.

Jax says the conversation is pointless if Curtis is working for Valentin, but Curtis says, not anymore. They officially parted ways. Jax asks if he’s supposed to take Curtis’s word . Curtis says he didn’t know Jax would be there, and Jax says he’s leaving. Hayden says hear her out. If it doesn’t work, he loses nothing, but if it does work, Jax gets a huge reward for just continuing to go along. Curtis asks her to clue him in on what the hell is going on. She texted him about cutting him in a deal for finding something in Valentin’s house. Hayden asks, what’s unclear? and Curtis says he cares about Nina, and Valentin loves her. Don’t try to play him. Why shouldn’t he and Jax both walk out?

Jordan arrives at the hospital, and thanks Epiphany for her text. Epiphany thought she should be prepared, and Jordan asks where he is. Epiphany takes her to a room, and Andre is in a bed, unconscious, and hooked up to oxygen. (It’s only mentioned later that it’s Andre, and it’s a different Andre. Since the oxygen mask is covering a lot of his face, at first, I thought it was TJ, except Jordan wasn’t reacting that way. So basically, momentary confusion.)

Hayden says, Valentin is not the Cassadine heir. He was at one point, but that wasn’t the final will. The rightful heir is eager to bring  it back to life. Curtis asks if Valentin knows, but she’s not sure. She wouldn’t put it past him. Curtis says it would kill Nina. It’s not about the money – she has plenty of that – but if he has to lie to her, it’s a problem for him, and if it has the potential to hurt Nina. Jax doesn’t like it, but Hayden says, if she messes up, he has nothing to lose, but if the plan succeeds, he can still walk away. He says perhaps Curtis will have more success where they failed. Curtis gets a text from Jordan to meet her at GH asap. Hayden asks if they can call it a deal.

Trina shows Dev a map she’s made of the school. Josslyn says she has to meet her dad for lunch, and needs her chauffeur. Trina gives Dev the map, and he says, it’s cool of her. She says, no problem, and Dev and Josslyn leave. Cameron says Trina is super into Dev, and she says, we have to make Dev into me. Cameron says, we?

Julian walks into Charlie’s, and Olivia says she’s almost done. He tells her, take the time she needs. Whatever gets the deal closed. She asks if he wants to talk, and he says he’s just ready to move on. Not from Leo, obviously, but he wants to get going with the woman he loves. Olivia is happy for him, and he thanks her. He says it feels good to be out from underneath his past mistakes. Olivia says, it’s a gift, and Julian says, it is.

Franco says it sounds like Kim had a good life in Cleveland. Why did she leave? Kim says, Oscar started to have headaches. He was about thirteen, when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Franco says he’s sorry, and Kim says she missed him so much in that moment. She wished she had told him when she had the chance. She wishes so many things were different, but there wasn’t much she could do. She decided to give Oscar the best life in the time he had left. She did an ancestry test, and found out he had a bunch of relatives in Port Charles, so they moved here. Franco is glad, and Kim says, it was a blessing. Meeting the Quartermaines was wonderful. They opened their arms to Oscar, and embraced him – and her. She hasn’t voiced it, but she’s relieved that she was right for loving him. Franco says, she’s always been right about him.

Kim asks, what happened all those years? but Franco says, that information was redacted. She says, that ugly? And he says, necessary. Sherman was right; war is hell. He sits next to her on a bench, and says he wrote to her. Kim say, for two years, and Franco says, when he didn’t hear back, he invented an imaginary future for her. She had a husband and two children. He wanted her to be happy without him. She wipes tears away. He says he wanted that for her. That could have been her life. She says, it almost was, and he says, almost? She says she couldn’t because of him.

Hayden tells Elizabeth, she seems relaxed, and Elizabeth says, more like optimistic. She thinks she’s figured out a way to keep Franco in Port Charles. Hayden asks, how? and Elizabeth says she convinced Scotty to go to court, and have Franco declared mentally incompetent. Hayden says, good for her. If there was ever a situation that required it, this is it. Elizabeth says, as his wife, she can have him committed to Shadybrook, and keep him there until Andre can get back and reverse the procedure.

Gladys tells Carly, the restaurant is great; it’s a lucrative business. Carly says she worked hard for it. She asks if Mike shouldn’t get back, but Gladys says, Ricky is in no rush. Carly says Yvonne must miss Mike; he doesn’t want to leave his wife hanging. Jax approaches the table, and asks Carly if that’s taking it easy. She says, company is the best medicine. Happy Australian Father’s Day. He asks how Mike is going, and Mike says he can’t complain, and introduces Gladys. Jax tells her, welcome to Port Charles. Joslyn and Dev arrive, and Carly quickly introduces Cousin Gladys. Dev calls her Nana, and says he didn’t know she was coming. She says, surprise, and tells him to give grandma a hug. Carly tells Jax that Josslyn is super excited to spend time with her dad, and she’s reserved a table for them. They move to it, and Gladys says Dev had gotten big. Tell her everything about life in Port Charles.

Jax asks if Josslyn was home when Carly broke her foot. Josslyn says she was, and Carly yelled loud. She was hurt, but she’s getting better. Jax tells her to keep an eye on Carly, but don’t push it. She says she’ll try. He starts to ask about Dev, but then says he doesn’t need to know. He just wants to focus on them today. Josslyn says, her too.

Cameron asks Trina how he’s supposed to help. Trina tells him become bros with Dev, and steer him in her direction. Like her Maverick. He says, she likes Top Gun? and she says, doesn’t everybody? Well, no.

Sonny joins Carly, and greets Gladys, saying, what a surprise. She’s nothing if not unpredictable. Mike asks if he can use the office phone to call Yvonne, and Sonny tells him, go ahead. He tells Dev to take care of what he told him to. Dev leaves, and he tells Gladys that he doesn’t know what she’s doing there, but she’d better not try to renegotiate their deal.

When Sonny is done talking to Gladys, Carly says, that was almost a disaster. She asks if Gladys is trouble, but Sonny says he gave her a message loud and clear. Carly says, this is one big mess. She can’t have Josslyn lying to her dad.

Josslyn asks if Jax remember the Father’s Day in Australia that she made him an awful cake. I made one of those for my father’s birthday once. I was about ten years old, and iced it before it cooled. My advice: never do that. Jax says, it wasn’t that awful; it was like a delicious, more dense brownie. She’s sorry they haven’t celebrated the last few years. He supposes it’s a good lesson. If you’re not careful, life gets away. She has a tournament; he’s closing a deal. The truth is, it’s not that important. What’s important are moments like this. A cake is brought out, and Josslyn says she made it, an actual cake, executed better this time. He says, it’s beautiful, and thanks her. She tells him, happy Australian Father’s Day. He says he loves her.

Olivia says she and Julian are being civilized, like ladies and gentleman. He asks, why so civilized? and she says, everyone deserves happiness. Kim deserves a double dose. He says, if everything goes according to plan, she will.

Hayden says Franco is going to hate Elizabeth for locking him up. Elizabeth hates that she has to do it, but when his memory is restored, he’ll be glad she did everything in her power to get him back. Hayden says, is it possible? Can Andre give Franco his life back? Elizabeth says, he has to.

Curtis gets the hospital, and finds Jordan. He sees Andre in the bed, and says, what the… He asks, what happened? but she says, he hasn’t regained consciousness since he stumbled into the ER. Curtis says, Drew will explain, and she says, he was alone. No Drew.

Kim tells Franco that she’d finally decided to go on a date. Oscar liked Jim, and when they kissed, it was fine; comfortable and pleasant, but no fireworks. Not like with them. She didn’t think she could get serious, knowing there was more out there for her, and for Oscar. Jim deserved to have a woman who loved him the way she loved Drew. Butterflies that tingle. Franco says, passion, and Kim says he had a big impact on her. Franco says, irreplaceable, and she says, yes. He says he feels the same way about her. He kisses her, and she kisses back.

Tomorrow, Maxie doesn’t want Mac to look for trouble, Elizabeth tells Jason that his disappointment is her dream come true, and someone grabs Cameron from behind.

The Real Housewives of Orange County

The train talk continues. Kelly says she’s getting it from all ends, and I can’t believe her choice of words. In Shannon’s interview, she says, it’s a sh*t show. It’s supposed to be Gina’s day in Beverly Hills. Now it’s all about Kelly’s sex rumor. It shouldn’t have been brought it up in the first place. Shannon says she has a surprise, and hands out visors, disposable cameras, and Hawaiian shirts. In her interview, she says. life is always more fun in costume. I agree. We flash back to Shannon’s many kooky outfits. She has a final surprise. They’re going to get on a double-decker tour bus dressed as tourists. They get on the bus, and tour guide Christian welcomes them to Hollywood. In Gina’s interview, she says, it’s one of those things you have to do when you live in California. It’s like going NYC, and not going to the Statue of Liberty. Although she’s never done that. Neither have I. She says she’s a bad New Yorker. Hey, we’re not taking up space a real tourist might want. Shannon orders everyone to take pictures. She takes Christian’s mic, and tells them they’re stopping for a shot at the Pig and Whistle.

In the bar, Tamra asks if Braunwyn is a troublemaker or a girl’s girl. Braunwyn says Lizzie’s (season whatever) best friend is friends with her best friend, or something like that, and wanted to introduce her to Gretchen. Tamra says they were part of the group trying to take down her husband, like they’re all gangsters. We flash back to that dude saying Eddie was gay at some party a million years ago. Tamra doesn’t want anything to do with that, or the people who hang out with them. In her interview, Tamra says she wants to give Braunwyn a chance to explain, but it’s a fact she ran to Kelly with something she was told not to repeat. Now she’s talking to toxic people, and it makes her feel like Braunwyn is a troublemaker. Shannon tells everyone, back on the bus.

Shannon tells Emily about Tamra calling out Braunwyn. In Emily’s interview, she says she’s good friends with Lizzie, and knows Braunwyn reached out to them. Shannon says she saw the text, and Braunwyn says they have a mutual friend. Tamra, eager to get as many receipts as she can, checks out the text. In her interview, Tamra says she read the texts to Lizzie and Gretchen, and reads them to us. Braunwyn basically says they have kids the same age; do they want to get together? Braunwyn says she’s transparent, and Shannon says she’s been nothing but kind, and feels stupid. Tamra says Braunwyn told her that they reached out to her, and that makes her feel like Braunwyn is a liar. Braunwyn admits she effed up, but didn’t lie on purpose. Tamra asks if she lied on accident. Braunwyn says, fine, and changes her seat. She starts crying. Tamra is such an a-hole, but like an a-hole from middle school. She goes up to Braunwyn, saying she can’t stand to see her cry, and Braunwyn says she’s so sorry. Braunwyn says she liked Tamra, and has no memory. She didn’t do it intentionally. It happened, and she feels like sh*t. In Braunwyn’s interview, she says she just moved there. She had no idea there was bad blood between them. She lied a little because she didn’t want to get into trouble with them. Emily gets a text that Shane is back, and needs to get home. She gets off the bus.

Braunwyn says she was called out, and Gina says she’ll be okay. Braunwyn tells her, she cried, she got yelled at, but she still had fun. Not one to ever let anything go, Shannon says it’s her one no-no; not telling the truth. Braunwyn wishes she’d been honest, and Shannon says she did it. Braunwyn apologizes again, but that’s not genuine enough for Shannon. She saw the texts. Christian thanks them, and I’m sure is glad to see them go.

Tamra says Emily’s departure was only fifteen minutes before theirs, and Gina says, there’s something going on. Kelly agrees, and Gina ask if she means in the marriage. Tamra says she doesn’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure that out. Shannon says when the reports came out about David’s having a girlfriend, and she found out people knew, it was like a knife in her heart. She was so emotional. Not because she wanted him back, but that she was so easily replaced. In her interview, she says, when it first happened, it was the darkest thing. She didn’t know how to crawl out. She tells Gina that she’s there to say, Gina can do it. Gina cries, and says she doesn’t want to talk about it. Shannon knows it sucks. In her interview, Gina says she’s been holding onto a lie. She has to confide in somebody. Shannon tells her, it’s not the right place. She’ll help Gina get through it. They’ll find a place to talk.

When Emily gets home, the kids run to her, but Shane barely hugs her. He asks if she’s ready to clean up and cook. He asks what she did today, and she says she was in L.A., but she wants to hear about him first. He says he did fine, and she asks how he feels. He says, ready for dinner. He doesn’t want to jinx it, and asks how was her day? She asks again how he feels, and he says he doesn’t feel anything. She says, never mind. In her interview, Emily asks, who else can he have a conversation with about the bar exam? And if they can’t have that conversation, what else can they talk about? They might as well take separate roads now. She wants a hug, but Shane wants to eat. He says she can watch him eat. I’m not kidding. Inappropriate as it might have been, Kelly was right when she called Shane a little bitch. In Emily’s interview, she says they haven’t seen each other in ten days, and he doesn’t care. It makes her question what’s going on in the marriage. Why is he not excited to see her? She tells him, she and Gina are going to have their nails done tomorrow, and he asks if that isn’t Gina’s court date, but she says it was continued. She says she missed him helping with the kids, and he says it gives her an idea of how much he contributes. She tells him, she never said he didn’t contribute, but it’s a lot of work bathing three kids by herself. In Shane’s interview (proving he is really a Housewife), a producer asks if he missed Emily. He says here’s where sarcasm comes in. He certainly did miss her. If he tells her the truth, she’ll be pissed, but he does want to fib. His word. Who uses that word? He didn’t cry himself to sleep because he missed his family. He’s just doing what he’s got to do. When he’s done, he’ll come back, and there will be time with the family.

Braunwyn and mom Dr. Deb go to a restaurant on the water. Deb tells Braunwyn that she looks intelligent. (BTW, Dr. Deb looks just like Betsey Johnson or Cindy Lauper circa 1983.) Braunwyn says when she’s not around the kids, she’s smarter. She also slept last night. They order, and Braunwyn says she went to L.A. to see a friend, and they went past the Whiskey A-Go-Go. We flash back to her telling the others it was where she was raised. Deb says she’d give Braunwyn’s bottle to the bartender, and he’d fill it with milk. She’d sit in front of the stage, looking up at the band. Braunwyn says, it should have been a great day, but she said she hadn’t reached out to a person that she had reached out to, and felt ganged up on. Deb asks if she actually lied, and Braunwyn says she thought it was the easy out. Now she has new friends, and she effing lied. Deb says if they called her on it, they’re good friends. I don’t have an issue for what they do as much as how they do it. It’s always mean, and they do gang up. Deb asks why she lied, and Braunwyn says she didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. She wants to be liked. Deb sighs, and Braunwyn says it’s hard for her. She asks if Braunwyn thinks she doesn’t like her, and Braunwyn says, maybe.

In her interview, Braunwyn says, growing up, she wanted a mom who put her first, but Deb was focused on her own career. No matter how much she loves Braunwyn, Deb will love herself more. Braunwyn tells Deb, the outward her is fun and funny, but she has good walls. Deb asks where that came from, and Braunwyn says she was shuffled around a lot as a kid, and built protective layers. It was always new schools and new people, In Braunwyn’s interview, she says her mom wasn’t around much. At four years old, she took the bus to school by herself, and wore a housekey around her neck, letting herself in. She tells Deb that she didn’t have a typical, stable two-parent house. Deb says, that’s not typical, and Braunwyn says she learned young to take care of herself, and to protect herself. In Deb’s interview, she says Braunwyn has animosity toward her because of a perceived unconventional childhood. Um… I think that would be most people’s perception. She was with family and friends, and might think she suffered, but in the grand scheme of suffering, when Deb looks at refugee camps, Braunwyn was treated well. Great reference point.  😕 Braunwyn says she doesn’t let people in. Maybe that’s why she had so many children. Deb says she expanded her friend group. Braunwyn says she loves them, and isn’t complaining. In Braunwyn’s interview, she says she loves her mom, but they’ve never spoken about her childhood. She tells Deb it’s easier for her to have superficial relationships. It’s easier for her to be the fun or crazy one. In her interview, Braunwyn says, because of her upbringing, she puts shields up. She wants to let go, and become the person she wants to be. She’s working on being her own person. She’s been an amazing mom a long time. It’s time to be an amazing Braunwyn.

Kelly and Brian go to lunch. They order eight carrot soup, and Kelly says, it’s the only eight carats he’s going to get. In her interview, she says she sees Brian three times a week, and every other weekend. She tells him about going to the jewelry store with the women, and how she was asked when she was getting engaged. It was an awkward position. He says she’s blushing. In Kelly’s interview, she says she’s in love, and has found the perfect match. She’s ready to lock it down. She tells him, Braunwyn called her, and told her Vicki has been spreading rumors that she did a train. Brian says, sexually? and Kelly says she was married, and has only been dating a year. She hasn’t even had sex on a train. In her interview, she says Brian is good at putting things in perspective. He’s not into the drama. He tells her the best way to handle it is, let it go. When it comes up, make a joke. And talk to her daughter. Tell her it’s total lies. In her interview, Kelly says Brian gives her the fulfilment she’s lacked for years. She wants Jolie to see what a loving relationship looks like. Brian tells her not to let her friends distract her. Keep her eyes on the prize. He’s part of it, right?

In the car, Tamra confirms with Shannon that they’re taking a hip-hop class. She asks if Shannon will be in costume, and Shannon asks, what does she think? Tamra thinks it’s weird that Braunwyn lied, and doesn’t understand it at all. Really? Braunwyn didn’t want to deal with the nonsensical fallout. I don’t find it that hard to understand. In Tamra’s interview, she says she likes Braunwyn. She lied. Let’s move on. At the studio, Tamra says she borrowed her daughter’s clothes. She can’t dance, but she might as well look like a dancer. Shannon comes in wearing hip-hop clothes and a huge (I assume fake) gold chain, and saying, yo, yo! She’s glad Braunwyn suggested a hip-hop class.  In Braunwyn’s interview, she says she loves dancing and breaking it out. The instructor shows them some basic steps.

Emily and Gina go for pedicures. Emily says she saw champagne, but Gina passes. She drank enough everyone last night. In her interview, she says she was supposed to have her court case today, but her lawyer asked for a continuance. She’s never going to sip and drive again. Emily says Shane is exhausted, and they didn’t talk much. Gina says they’re off because of  the bar; it’s situational, and they’re very disconnected. Emily says she’s falling apart for real. Gina says she’s supposed to be the one with the problems, and Emily says, it normally is her.

Braunwyn says she’s never taken a class, but she’s watched her kids on stages; she’s been watching her whole life. Shannon asks how she is, and Braunwyn says, better. She felt a little ganged up on. Shannon says she felt a little pot stirring, and Braunwyn says she’s never had that happen. Tamra asks if she’s ever been caught in a lie. Braunwyn says she didn’t want to hurt any feelings, so she ran. She’s been a  runner her whole life. She grew up moving from house to house, and school to school. Tamra says Braunwyn talked about her mom being a musician. Braunwyn says, then she went to med school. It was hard, and Braunwyn got very good at fitting in, and putting on a smile. They were pushing, and she felt vulnerable. She never learned coping skills, and needs to work on that. In Braunwyn’s interview, she says, normally, she’d run away, but she’s taking the hard road. Tamra says she never learned to cope, and would get explosive. It took being in a bad marriage to show her that. Braunwyn says, most of her friendships were surface. You don’t hurt people’s feelings if you’re not having an intense conversation. It’s easier to be fun. Tamra says it’s good she acknowledges it; she’s not in denial. Braunwyn says she learned not to complain or talk about it. Shannon says, only good can come of it. In her interview, Braunwyn thinks, if they work on them, these friendships could be worth it.

Emily and Pary take Annabelle to a petting zoo. They sit and talk, while Annabelle feeds the animals. Emily says Annabelle loves the petting zoo. The ones she can’t pick up, she can feed. Pary says they used to have chickens, and Shane would gather eggs. Somehow, I can’t picture him doing that. Emily says she and Shane have had some issues since he came back. She thought it would be easy for them to come back together, but it’s been really rocky. He’s mad at her; she’s mad at him. she thought it would be a smoother transition, but it’s been bad. In Emily’s interview, she says Pary is amazing. She feels Pary provides the emotional support she doesn’t get from Shane. No matter what she’s gone through, Pary has been there for her. She tells Pary, Shane internalizes, and she yells; they’re not communicating well. In her interview, she says, communicating has always been an issue. Shane sets her off, then she gets out of control. Pary tells her, let it go. Emily says, she feels like she needs to say something all time. Pary says, at the bank, they were told, smile, go to the bathroom, and tell the toilet what they need to say. In Emily’s interview, she understands that she shouldn’t verbally lash out, but she can’t spend her whole life in the bathroom flushing her thoughts down the toilet. Pary says, life is tough, but Emily has to be tougher.

Shannon calls Tamra, and says her attorney friend that Gina never spoke to, just called her. He was in court today, and someone told him Gina missed her court date. The judge has issued a warrant for her arrest.

Gina tells dad Gino that she knows enough to show up. She wasn’t wiggling out of it; she doesn’t understand the process. In Gina’s interview, she says her attorney put in to postpone it, but didn’t confirm, and it was denied. As far as the court was concerned, she didn’t show up. She tells her parents, she could have gotten arrested. She cries, and says she feels like a loser. She would never do that. Tamra tells Shannon, it’s crazy, and Shannon says she can’t blame Gina. She hired an expert. Why didn’t Emily tell her to be there? Why isn’t Emily representing her? In Emily’s defense, maybe she didn’t know about it, and maybe she doesn’t practice that kind of law. Mom Susan tells Gina, there are so many worse things. Shannon calls, and asks if Gina is crying. Gina says she’s upset, and Shannon says she’s sorry. Gina says she’s trying to deal with this the right way, and she was told not to go. Why wasn’t he there on her behalf? She feels vulnerable, and says she could have gotten arrested. Enough is enough. Shannon says, maybe it’s a good thing. She can make a break with her attorney, and get better representation. In Shannon’s interview, she says she knows rock bottom. This has to be taken care of right away. Shannon tells Gina that she’ll make sure it’s taken care of. Gina tells her parents she’s done with that attorney. In her interview, she says, it’s not something you play around with. It’s the law. If they want, they can bring to jail, and there’s nothing you can do. It’s not a place she wants to go back. Gino says, they’ll take care of it.

Shannon goes to a swanky furniture store to look for a bed. She’s done the whole house, but still hasn’t done the bedroom. Gina joins her. She thanks Shannon, and hugs her. Shannon says she’s glad everything worked out. We see a clip of Gina talking with Shannon’s attorney friend Michael. He tells her, the warrant was recalled, but they were going to arrest her today. Gina nearly freaks, but Michael says, it’s been called off, so today is a good day. In Gina’s interview, she says it’s terrifying to think her kids could have seen that. She can try to let the lesson be, what you do after you make a mistake. She and Shannon sit on a couch. Shannon says Gina has told her twice that stuff is going on, and Gina says, like a lot. Last year, she and Matt split up. Before she met them, he’d had an affair. They were working it out; trying, but it wasn’t working. She didn’t tell anyone. In Shannon’s interview, she says, you hear about affairs, but when it happens to you, it’s the most painful thing. We flash back to David telling Shannon that he had an affair. She tells Gina that she knows what that pain feels like, and doesn’t want anybody to go through it. Gina says, last year, she had some animosity toward Shannon. She was so open, and Gina was going through the same pain, but no one could see it. Like how Shannon said she was jealous about Gina’s perfect divorce. We flash back to that, and Gina says she wasn’t expressing how she felt. Shannon says she’s so sorry. When she was fighting to keep her family together and reconcile with David, she didn’t tell anyone. She knows how much it hurts. She takes Gina’s hand, and says Gina has been put through the wringer. When – not if – when she comes out of it, she’ll know what a survivor she is. Shannon never thought she’d be sitting there saying this, but she’s never been happier. And it’s going to happen for Gina. Anything she needs, Shannon is there for her. In Gina’s interview, she says the more she shares, the more it feels like a weight has been lifted. She says Shannon is her damn hero. Who knew? The more she releases her feelings and emotions, the more she realizes how sick she was feeling, holding them in. Maybe there’s a reason they’ve come into each other’s lives. Shannon says they will both meet someone who will be head over heels in love with them, and respect them. Gina says, and be super-hot.

Next time, Gina tells Emily that Shannon is her best friend, Braunwyn has dinner with her mom and Kelly, Emily gets ready for Vegas and Shane is a little bitch about it, and Tamra’s sons aren’t getting along.

🚑 The Break Is Real…

WTH is up with these people at GH? Scotty, Monica, and now Carly.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-laura-wright-broken-foot-172034

☀ Not Quite Yet, But…

Seriously, I don’t know where the day goes. Or the night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sep3

September 2, 2019 – Travis Gets Toasted, Sending Good Vibes, Camille Is Out, Kyle’s Other Show, Happy 90 Ending & Magic

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What I Watched Today

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

 

Below Deck Mediterranean

We backtrack a tiny bit. Captain Sandy asks the guests how dinner is, and if it’s hot. Since they’re too drunk to have even started eating, she tastes it herself, and says, it’s not hot. She tells Ben, and in his interview, he says, it’s a nightmare. It’s impossible, and he doesn’t use that word. Hannah asks the guests if dinner was good, and primary Laura says, amazing, baby. Colin comes up to help clear the plates, and the women get excited. Anastasia and Aesha clean the cabins. Anastasia is glad it’s not as much effort as being the chef. Travis is pissed off, because he lost his room, and says Jack is off having fun with Aesha. She took Jack away completely. Ben says lunch was more of a success because he was using the oven. Anastasia is happy it’s not her. I have no idea what the dessert is – a flourless chocolate something – but it looks really good. The guests think it’s horrible, which Hannah translates to not very good, and Aesha has to tell Ben the bad news. Ben says the guests are effing insane, and clearly mad. That makes him feel better.

One guest talks about sleeping with another’s ex-husband. Another goes out on deck, and starts doing handstands. Jack and Aesha watch her dance around. Jack says he’s seen her bare ass more times than Aesha’s. Hannah goes to bed. Natalie bugs Travis in the galley, and a bunch of them accost Jack on the bridge. He calls to Aesha for help. She tells him to keep his clothes on. In her interview, Aesha says she’s annoyed, and she’s not a jealous person. She must really care about him. Captain Sandy half-jokingly asks the guests not to harass her crew members; Jack really has to pay attention. Jack thanks her for saving him, and tells her, these women are a mess. A bunch of them act like five-year-olds in the lounge, and finally go to bed, one making up a song about Captain Sandy on the way. Jack loves on Aesha in the galley, and she tells him to stop enjoying himself so much. She cleans up, and gets in the bunk with him. She says now they can watch a movie in bed, and he says, lots of things. In Jack’s interview, he doesn’t know how he feels about living with someone he hasn’t had sex with. He has to be patient. This girl is worth it.

The captain can’t find a stew anywhere, and she pokes her head into Hannah and Anastasia’s cabin. Anastasia realizes she overslept, and Captain Sandy says, not acceptable. In Hannah’s interview, she says she wants back her annoyingly perfect third stew, that she had on the first charters. Jack tells the other deckhands that Aesha has given him rules, like getting dry in the shower, and not waking her up. His only rule for her is, just be naked. It’s give and take. Breakfast is started, and Ben is like the hairdresser who follows you out because they saw one last hair that needed clipping, as he follows Anastasia to put one more piece of garnish on a plate. Travis tells Jack, he’s fine, but he’s bored. Maybe he wants more, but there isn’t anything. He says he’s not getting drunk before going out this time. In his interview, he says Jack has Aesha, and he has vodka. It numbs the mind, so you don’t think about sh*t.

A couple of guests use the jet skis. Anastasia tells Aesha about getting up late. Ben curses the range. Aesha gives the guests on deck some drinks, and they ask for cheeseburgers. They want naughty food. Aesha tells Ben that he’s going to hate her, and relays the request. The captain asks for the slide to be put out. Ben says he can handle the cooking, but he can’t fix the burners. He’s relying on instinct and experience. Captain Sandy says she has to start the engine because they’re dragging anchor. She asks the deck crew to get the guests back on the boat, and the water toys out of the water. In her interview, the captain explains that they need to reset, and she doesn’t need the deckhands to be blasé about getting the toys back in. Ben gets jazzed about the cheeseburgers getting cold. In his interview, he says, it’s important to keep hot food hot, but doesn’t think Hannah grasps the concept. It’s been one disaster after another.

The water toys are brought in. In Captain Sandy’s interview, she says dragging anchor is dangerous, and she needs to re-secure the vessel. Colin reaches for the anchor chain and thinks he broke… it. What? His finger? His nose? His man parts? João gives the signal, and they drop anchor. Colin is limping, so is it his foot? The burgers are approved by the guests. Colin tells the captain that he got his toe caught, and he injured his wrist, so I’m still not getting what happened. In her interview, the captain says the thought of losing Colin is causing a tightening in her chest. Colin tells Jack that he landed on his wrist. Jack says, first Colin tried to take June’s place, now he injured himself to get away from them. João takes Colin to shore. Colin is hoping it’s just a sprain. In João’s interview, he asks, how much almost losing Colin can he go through? He can’t afford to lose him. Colin is his best mate, and he needs him be around. He drops Colin off, and Colin gets in a taxi.

João asks the guests if they’re having a chill day. Laura says, more mellow than yesterday. João thinks it’s the calm before the storm. Ben says he’d be screwed without Anastasia. Captain Sandy tells Ben that she’ll be having dinner with the guests. In Ben’s interview, he says it’s nerve wracking when a captain eats with the guests. Any prior complaints can be blamed on the guests, but the captain can attest to what they say. It’s like they lawyered up. In Hannah’s interview, she says both she and Ben need Anastasia for dinner service. Travis whines to João that he sees his old bed with teddy bears on it. In João’s interview, he says, Jack is acting like he just got dumped by his teen sweetheart. They’re still on the same boat. It’s not like Jack moved to another country. The guests order shots, like they need them. João picks up Colin, who says his wrist is just inflamed, and he has to wear a brace for a few days. In his interview, he says, trust him. You don’t want to see the other guy.

The obnoxious guests get ready for dinner. Hannah is nervous because Ben decides to do a self-service family style dinner. He says, plates coming back are depressing. In Hannah’s interview, she says, Ben is sensitive, and not as cocky as he was in Greece. We flash back to that, and she says, he’s still volatile. Just not as cocky. Ben tells Sandy about his serving choice, and says it could be hangovers or their drinking, but the guests don’t seem to be eating. In the captain’s interview, she says, whatever gets Ben to perform best. She tells him that she trusts her chef. Ben says, thankfully, the burner is working. Guest Jules babbles to the captain about Aspen. Guest Stephanie interrupts, and Jules gets testy. In her interview, Captain Sandy says she doesn’t want people to fight for her attention. Guest Samantha asks why they’re serving themselves, and the captain says Ben wasn’t sure if they were going to eat. Samantha wants to see him now. He asks Hannah if that’s good or bad, and there are lots of bleeps. The guys hum Chopin’s Funeral March.

Samantha tells Ben, don’t be worried; it’s good, and everyone praises his food. He thanks them, and jets. Samantha says she likes when he’s nervous, and another jerkface says, he’s cute when he’s nervous. Idiots. I can’t even imagine an amount of money that would make me feel like I could humiliate any kind of workers, whether it’s by coming on to them or making them uncomfortable in another way. Unless I knew them. J/K. Kind of.

Ben uses a flamethrower on the crème brûlée dessert. It’s a success. Captain Sandy has to go back to the bridge. She stops by the galley, and tells Ben, it was amazing, but it got cold. Ben says the shrimp were sizzling when they came out of the galley. The captain says, it’s a  long way to go, and Ben suggests getting stones to put them on, which sounds like a really good idea. The captain says it’s the best meal she’s had since she’s been on the boat.

Colin calls his mom to tell her about his injury. She wants to know what medication they gave him, but he says he hasn’t taken anything yet. She suggests he get a desk job, and his dad says, hang in there, as parents will. Jules and Stephanie argue about what happened at the table, and Stephanie says Jules is causing a scene. The other guests get out of the way, wanting to avoid the drama. The crew members do their best to eavesdrop. In Hannah’s interview, she says they’re fighting about getting Sandy’s attention. It’s strangely ironic, since for the past year, she’d been trying to get Sandy’s attention off of her. Stephanie says, that’s not how she saw it, but Jules doesn’t care. Stephanie can’t believe how aggressive Jules is getting with her. She did nothing unacceptable. They finally go to their cabins. This better be a big freaking tip. These women are total jerks.

Aesha and Jack make fun of them in the galley. Natalie wants to play the golf game, and Travis sets it up for her. She comments on how big his hands are, pretending not to know what she’s inferring. He bluntly reminds her. In his interview, he says he’s feeling isolated. Flirting with a beautiful woman is a nice change. The argument continues in the cabins, until it’s finally agreed they’ll deal with it in the morning.

It’s a new day. The guests gather for breakfast, but no talk of the idiocy from the night before. Jack tells Colin not to lift anything. Make João do it. Hannah tells Colin if he needs a hand, let her know. João suggests Jack drive them out. In his interview, João says there are very few things he can do to show Jack his appreciation. It’s like rewarding a dog with a bone. In Jack’s interview, he says, it’s a lovely little surprise. João must be drinking. He wouldn’t trust himself. Travis composes a note to Natalie. In his interview, he says they’re not allowed to fraternize with the guests on the boat, so he decided to do it off the boat. The guests pack, and the crew gets into their whites, queuing up on dock.

Jack slips Natalie the note during the goodbyes. Laura thanks them, and says it was an amazing experience, and the food was amazing. Ben is glad it’s over. Jack jumps on Aesha when they get back to their bunk. Captain Sandy calls everyone to the lounge for the tip meeting. She says considering she had to let a crew member go, and how their roles changed, other than Anastasia oversleeping, it went well. She tells Anastasia not to let it happen again, and Anastasia says, it only happens once. The captain says, Ben flew across the Atlantic Ocean, and nailed it in a galley he’s never been in. He says he couldn’t have done it without the crew, especially Anastasia. The tip is 13,800 euros, or 1250 ($1367.56) each. Hannah says, it’s hush money. In his interview, Jack says, sexual harassment, but the tip made it worth it.

Captain Sandy shows Hannah pictures of table settings from a boat show she went to. She tells Hannah she wants the tables at this level. In the captain’s interview, she says if Hannah can’t do it, she needs to inspire her stews to do it. Travis announces that he’s getting toasted on Red Bull and vodka. Hannah is pumped for tonight, but she’s not babysitting. She tells Jack, who says Travis isn’t as bad as she thinks. He had a few bad days. In Hannah’s interview, she says she’s not spending her night off babysitting a wasted Travis. Been there, done that, got the postcard, and not interested in getting another one again..

Hannah asks if Travis is still planning on being a good boy. Travis says he’s scrapped that idea, and she tells him, don’t make her night sh*t. He doesn’t like the way she said it, but agrees. In Travis’s interview, he says, Hannah is super condescending. The crew gets ready to go out. In Hannah’s interview, she says, the last time she as on a crew’s night out with Ben, he went back to the boat, and banged her third stew. Here’s to history not repeating itself. In the taxi, Aesha tells Hannah that she looks effing sexy, and she could eat Hannah’s face off. Sometimes I think these people are just out at sea too long.

It’s a beautiful restaurant/club, but the seating at the table is really tight. Jack is ready for RBV’s. In her interview, Hannah says she asked him to chill. She doesn’t want to babysit. Travis tells Jack that he’d like to stick his lips on Hannah. I suggest he not tell Hannah that. Waiters come with sparklers, ice buckets, and bottles of liquor, particularly vodka. Outside, in the smoking section, Hannah asks Travis if he’s holding a grudge, and Travis says, it’s old. He’s tired of her conflicting messages. In Travis’s interview, he says he just needs to get through the next two weeks, and he doesn’t have to deal with sh*t again. Hannah tells him that he’s weird, and he goes back inside.

Aesha tells Travis that she loves him, and he says he knows. João tells Colin that Travis is bent on destruction. He can see it. Travis sticks a long straw into a HUGE vodka bottle, and sucks it down. The girls dance. Colin and João go outside. Travis falls on the floor, and breaks one of the bottles. Hannah dances on a table, ignoring all of this totally. Travis goes to sit down, and keels over. Ben calls him an effing wanker. In his interview, Ben says we all know he’s been drunk before, but there’s drunk, and then there’s Travis drunk. Anastasia says, it’s not okay to get drunk like this every single time. Ben helps Travis up and outside. In Ben’s interview, he says he was looking forward to blowing off some steam, and familiarizing himself with his new crew, not babysitting. But apparently, he’s the babysitter. He tosses Travis into the taxi.

Next time, a guest passes out at dinner, João says it has the potential for disaster, Captain Sandy tells Travis that she can smell alcohol on his breath, and Ben gets burned – literally.

🚤 Thoughts and Prayers…

As Colin’s dad would probably say, hang in there, Captain Sandy.

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/08/below-deck-star-captain-sandy-yawn-announces-galpal-leah-is-battling-breast-cancer/

😕 It’s Just As Well…

Like Camille said, it’s Kyle’s show now.

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/08/camille-grammer-not-coming-back-to-rhobh/

https://people.com/tv/camille-grammer-not-asked-back-rhobh-blames-kyle-richards/amp/

🎃 Not Quite as Scary as RHOBH…

It looks like Kyle has another show coming up.

http://www.justjared.com/2019/08/30/kyle-richards-will-reprise-her-role-in-halloween-sequel/

https://hollywoodlife.com/2019/08/30/halloween-kills-kyle-richards-returning-lindsey-wallace/

💍 A Success Story…

I was rooting for Olga and Steven, even though I thought they were a little young for the 90 days.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1069450/90-day-fiance-s-olga-and-steven-are-married-after-courthouse-ceremony

🎹 The Miracle of Google…

I wanted to get more specific about what the guys in Below Deck Med were humming. It’s a common melody, but I had no idea what it was called. I put dum dum death march in, and got this. Poof! Magic! And it kind of fits going back to work.