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August 16, 2022 – The Case Takes a Major Turn, a Goodbye, a Cause, Back At Work, Slamming It, Shake Up, Pets (!) & Rumor

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Jordan comes back from Oz’s room, and Portia asks, what happened? Curtis asks if Oz is willing to talk, and Jordan says, Oz is willing to testify he sold the phone to Esme… provided they give him a deal. Portia says, and they gave him a good one, right?

Ava slips into the courtroom as Judge Young addresses the jury foreman. He says, in the matter of the State of New York versus Trina Robinson, has the jury reached a verdict? The foreman says, we have, your honor.

Nikolas says, Victor won’t ever find Esme, and Victor says, why not? Nikolas tells him, because she’s dead, and Victor asks how he knows. Nikolas says, it’s better not to get into… but Victor says he’s not asking again. Nikolas says he knows she’s dead because he killed her.

The judge tells the foreman to hand the verdict to the bailiff, when Robert bursts into the courtroom. He says, your honor, these proceedings have got to stop immediately.

At the MetroCourt bar, Nina gets a text from Sonny saying he’s thinking of her, and he’s sorry he had to work tonight. She texts back: Waiting will make it all the more sweeter. She hears a phone ding, and sees him standing behind her. He says he thinks waiting is overrated, doesn’t she?

A sign by the pool says, closed for a private party. Michael is hanging decorations, and comes down off the ladder, asking if Carly thinks Willow is going to like her surprise party. Carly says, she’s going to love it. It was sweet of him to plan all this for her. He says, she’s to be celebrated. Nursing school is no cakewalk, but raising a kid on top of it? Carly says, and growing one, and he says he’s really proud of her. Carly says she’s proud of Willow too, and Wiley says he’s helping. Crêpe paper is draped around him, and Carly asks if that’s what they’re calling it. How did he do this? Drew comes in, and Carly tells him, he can’t just stand there; he has to help. Michael tosses him a role of crêpe paper, and Drew says he thinks Wiley has the right idea. He looks good. Carly says she doesn’t think Drew can pull this look off, and he asks if that’s a challenge.

Willow hesitates, then knocks on Terry’s office door. Terry thanks her for getting here so quickly, and invites her in. Britt is also there, and Terry tells Willow, have a seat. They have a lot to discuss.

Jordan says, DA Scorpio agreed to the protections Oz asked for, and Portia says, thank God. Jordan says, he’s being prepped for transport to the courthouse right now, and Portia says, they have to hurry; they’re about to read the verdict. Curtis says, let’s just hope it’s in time, and Portia says, it has to be.

Judge Young asks, what’s the meaning of this? and Robert says, pressing evidence has come up which should be presented to the court. The judge says, such as? and Robert says, a new witness has come forward. Judge Young asks if the witness is present, and Robert says, no, but they’re on their way. Arden says, with all due respect, the jury has already returned a verdict. The time for new evidence has passed. Isn’t he her boss? Diane says, the foreman has not yet handed the verdict to the bailiff. Therefore, officially speaking, the verdict has not been entered, and new evidence may be presented. The judge asks them to approach the bench, and Spencer asks if Josslyn thinks this will work. She says, it better, and Ava asks Taggert if this is good news. He says he thinks this case is about to take a major turn.

Victor says, tell him exactly what happened, and Nikolas says he appreciates Victor’s interest, but he’s handling it. Victor says, he’s seen how well Nikolas cleans up his messes. How many times has Nikolas come to him for help? Nikolas says, not this time, and Victor says, Nikolas knows there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for this family. Nikolas says, including allowing Spencer to be shipped off to Pentenville, and Victor says, Spencer put his family first, which is what he’s trying to do. Now tell him exactly what happened to Esme, so all of them can come out of this unscathed. Nikolas says, the staff called him. They could hear Ava and Esme fighting. Victor asks if Esme told Ava about his transgression, but Nikolas says, no. Esme was trying to leave town, and Ava wasn’t having it. She wanted Esme to confess to framing Trina. Things got… heated. Fortunately, he arrived before Esme told Ava that they slept together. Victor says, that is fortunate, isn’t it? and Nikolas says he sent Ava off, and tried to talk some sense into Esme. Victor says he can imagine how that went, and Nikolas says, she was enraged, completely deranged. They struggled, and he pushed her off the parapet. Victor asks, what he did with the body, but Nikolas says he hasn’t found it. Victor says, then how does he know Esme is dead?

Robert tells the judge, Oz Haggerty has been named in testimony, and his name was mentioned, and his name has been mentioned relating to information on this case. Arden says, Diane informed them of this witness. She also said she didn’t know what his testimony would be or if he’d even be able to testify. Judge Young says, if the witness were present, he’d allow it, and Robert says, Mr. Haggerty has just come out of a coma. He’s agreed to testify for the defense, and is being brought here as we speak. His office strongly agrees they need to hear this information. It could change the course of the entire case. Diane says, and innocent young woman’s future is at stake. Will this court really jeopardize that over a technicality?

Nina says she thought Sonny had plans for tonight, and he says he had to change things around. She says, for her? and he says, he figured since doing this, why wait? She says, good, because she’s not the patient type, and he says, him neither. Does she want to have dinner? She says, tonight? and he says, right now. She says she knows someone pretty high up in this place, so she thinks she can get them a table. Olivia appears, and says, oh, hell no.

Drew tells Wiley to hit him with a streamer, and Wiley puts a strip of crêpe paper around Drew’s neck. Drew says, nice choice, and Carly says, he wears it well. Drew says, thanks to this guy, and he and Wiley high-five. Michael says, nice tie, and Drew says, Wiley’s helping him spruce up his wardrobe a little bit. Michael says, Drew needs it, and Carly says, crêpe paper chic is the new rage these days. Michael thanks Drew for pitching in, and says, Willow’s still at the hospital, so they have some time. Drew asks what he can do, and Michael says, how about centerpieces? Drew says, his specialty, and Carly says she’ll show him where they are. They leave, and Michael asks if Wiley wants to practice what to do when his mommy gets here. Wiley says, yeah, and Michael says, pretend he’s mommy walking into the party. Wiley says, mommy doesn’t walk like that, and Michael asks Wiley to cut him some slack. He’s mommy walking into the party, and what does Wiley yell? Wiley says, surprise! and Michael says, he’s a natural.

Britt asks if anyone else will be joining Willow, but Willow says, just her. Terry says, they want to start by congratulating Willow on her graduation. She’s worked incredibly hard, and it’s obvious Willow is going to be an excellent nurse. Britt says, they’re really lucky to have her here at GH, and Willow thanks them, but says she knows they didn’t ask her here just to congratulate her. Britt says, they didn’t, and Terry says, the results of her biopsy came back. The biopsy confirmed their initial suspicious; Willow has leukemia.

Judge Young tells Diane that he’ll decide how to uphold the integrity of this court, not her, and Diane apologizes. He tells them to return to their seats, and says, because DA Scorpio vouched for the witness’s imminent arrival, and because the jury hasn’t officially handed in the verdict, he’ll allow the testimony. His decision is conditional on the witness’s timely arrival. Any delays, and he’ll instruct the jury to hand in the verdict. Robert says, understood, your honor, and Trina asks Diane if they’re positive Oz is on his way. Diane says, if the DA says he’s on his way, then he’s on his way, and Trina asks if her mom or Curtis have tried reaching out to Diane. What if something happened?

Nina says, Olivia can’t refuse her service here anymore. She’s Olivia’s partner, remember? Olivia says, if only she could forget, and Sonny asks if they can’t act like adults here. Olivia says, just because Nina is co-owner doesn’t mean she can waltz in here and demand a table whenever the mood strikes. They’re fully booked. We see some of the tables are empty, and Sonny suggests they go somewhere else, but Nina says, no. She’s sure they can work something out. Olivia says, of course (🍷). They can just cancel the reservation of a paying customer at the last minute, so Nina can do her big flex. That would be a great business decision. Sonny says, they’ll just eat at the bar, and Nina asks if the bar is fully booked too, but Olivia says, they don’t take reservations for the bar, which any decent co-owner would know that. Um… I figured Nina was being facetious. Olivia leaves, and Nina says, that was fun. Sonny tells her, they’ll have to get used to it, and Nina says, she guesses so. He asks if it scared her off, but she says, not even a little bit.

Drew tells Carly, Michael is really going all out for Willow. It’s so sweet that he loves her so much. Carly says, he does, and she can’t tell Drew how much it makes her happy to see Michael happy. He’s settled; he’s confident. Michael finally has the family he deserves. He says, there must have been a day when she thought that might never happen; he means, when Nelle was around. She says, thank God that’s behind them, and Olivia strides in. She asks if she can talk to Carly for a second. Drew says, he’ll get to work, and leaves. Carly asks, what’s going on? and Olivia says, there is a situation in the restaurant, and Carly’s not going to like it.

Terry says, the test results confirm she’s in the early stages of leukemia. The words echo as Willow hears them, and Britt says, she knows it’s a lot to take in. Does Willow have any questions?

Nikolas tells Victor, if Esme was still alive, she’d have turned up by now. He’s been out searching; he’s still searching. All he found is a shoe, so he decided it best to let everyone believe that she took off, as she intended. Hopefully, her body is lost to the water, and no one will ever know the truth. Victor says, in the first place, that’s an awfully big hope, and Nikolas says, one that will pay off. Victor says, secondly, does Nikolas really take him for such a fool? and Nikolas asks what he means. Victor says, this whole cockamamie story of his doesn’t add up. So come on, out with it. Who is he trying to protect?

Curtis and Portia come into the courtroom, and Ava changes seats so they can sit behind Trina. Rory opens the courtroom door, and Jordan comes in with an orderly wheeling Oz. Diane says, the defense calls Oz Haggerty to the stand, and I cheer in my head.

Willow says, they’ve studied leukemia in her classes. She’s worked with cancer patients. Obviously she knows what it is, and how it’s treated, but… Britt says, hearing the actual words… and Willow says, it’s like a foreign language. Terry says, a whole team of doctors, including Britt and herself, will be with Willow every step of the way, and Willow says, it’s a difficult illness to treat. Terry says, she’s right, but they caught this at a very early stage, and Willow asks, will it affect… What does it mean for her baby? Britt says, they’ll discuss specifics once they have a treatment plan in place, but yes, her case is complicated by the pregnancy. For some types of cancer, treatment is delayed until the second trimester when the fetus is completely formed, but in general, chemotherapy drugs are detrimental to the development of the fetus.

Drew says, he met with Valentin, and Michael asks, how’d it go? Drew says, he may have a way to get Valentin to give up control of ELQ, and Michael says, that’s huge. Drew says, it’s definitely the long game, but anything is worth trying to get the family business back. Michael asks if he’s told Drew lately how happy he is Drew is back home, and Drew says, not lately, and it was starting to hurt his feelings. Michael says he feels like he has a real partner in Aurora, and Drew says, good, because he does.

Olivia says, Nina and Sonny are inside on a date, and Carly says, Olivia is probably going to see more of that now that Nina owns half the hotel. Olivia says, Carly’s half of the hotel, and now she’s parading Carly’s ex-husband around, trying to flaunt whatever she’s got going on. Carly says, it’s okay; it doesn’t bother her. Olivia asks how that’s even possible, and Carly says she hates that Nina owns her half of the hotel, and she’ll probably never be thrilled seeing Nina and Sonny together, but not because she has feelings for him. Sonny can do what he wants. She has everything she needs right here. Olivia looks over at the party being set up, and says, she really does. Her son, her grandson, and a very handsome, very good new friend.

Diane thanks Oz for making it here today, and asks if he’s ever met the defendant, Trina Robinson. He says, yes. She came by The Highsider with the girl from the video. Diane says, Josslyn Jax, and Oz says, that’s her in the back. Josslyn acknowledges that, and Diane asks, and when was this? He says, a couple of months ago, and she says, let’s see if we can narrow it down a bit, shall we? Was it June 15th? He says, sounds about right, and she says, so well after the video of Josslyn Jax and Cameron Webber was recorded? He says, yes, and she says, previous testimony has indicated that it was actually a woman by the name of Esme Prince who recorded the video. Does he know her? He says, yes. He confronted her about this trial, and he thinks she slipped something in his drink. Diane says, not the hallmark of an innocent woman, is it? and Arden objects. Diane says, withdrawn. Forensic evidence has shown us that the revenge porn video was recorded on a black market phone that was activated on January 28th. Did he sell that phone to Miss Prince? He says he did, and Diane shows him a picture of Esme. She asks if that’s the woman, and he nods, but she says, they’ll need an actual verbal confirmation from him. He says, yeah, that’s her, and Diane asks, when was that? He says, sometime in January; he doesn’t have an exact date. She says, one last question. Has he ever at any time sold any phone, black market or otherwise, to the defendant, Trina Robinson? He says, no, and she says, no further questions. Portia says, yes! and everyone applauds. Judge Young says, order, and tells Arden, her witness. Robert whispers something to Arden.

Nikolas asks Victor, who would he be protecting? He’s protecting himself. He didn’t mean to kill Esme. Victor says, if that’s true, Nikolas has nothing to hide. Neither Ava nor Spencer will ever find out he slept with Esme, so as far as everyone is concerned, he has no motive. He can just go to the police, and tell them there’s been a terrible accident. Nikolas says, no, and Victor says, then tell him what really happened, or he’ll go to the police. Nikolas says, most of what he told Victor is true, except Ava does know about him and Esme. Victor says, that’s the real reason Ava isn’t living here, and Nikolas says, yes. Victor says, and Esme? and Nikolas tells him, she and Ava fought like he said. He came home and heard them on the parapet. All he saw was Esme going over the ledge. Victor says, so Ava killed Esme, and Nikolas says, Ava swore she didn’t push Esme, and he believes her, but he knows how it looks. No one will buy it’s an accident. Victor says, there was a physical fight? and Nikolas says, Ava’s DNA could be on Esme. So now does Victor understand why it’s best everyone believes Esme skipped town? Victor says, Nikolas covered for Ava, and Nikolas says, of course (🍷) he did. Victor says, yet Ava still left him, and Nikolas says, Ava’s rightfully upset, but she sees the wisdom in them staying married. Victor says, if it gets out that Nikolas slept with Esme, right there is the motive, and Nikolas says, exactly. Victor asks how Nikolas is going to carry on this charade without Ava living here, and Nikolas says, she just needs to cool down. And when she does, he’ll prove to her that they belong together. She’ll come back. Victor says he has to admit he likes Ava. She fits right into this family. That said, now she’s a threat, and all threats have to be eliminated.

Willow sits down, and says, what about her own prognosis? Terry says, while there are no guarantees, Willow’s prognosis is hopeful. It’s at a very early stage, but they need more information as soon as possible. She’d like to make an appointment for further testing so they can finalize her treatment plan by the end of the week. Willow says she’s sorry; she can’t do that. Terry says she understands Willow must be reeling, but she and Dr. Westbourne are there to answer any questions she has. Britt tells her, feel free to get a second opinion, and Terry says she stresses time is of the essence. Early treatment would be favorable. Willow says she knows, but she needs a minute to think. It’s a lot of factors to weigh… so much. Britt says she’ll clear her morning tomorrow, and they can talk as long as Willow wants, and Terry tells Willow to take tonight to discuss things with her family. Willow thanks them, and says she has plans with Michael tonight, but she’ll think about everything they said, and she’ll follow up. Terry says, soon? and Willow promises. She gets up and gets her bag, and Terry says she doesn’t like the idea of Willow being alone right now. Is there anyone they can call for her?

Wiley helps Drew with the balloons, and Drew says, nicely done. They high-five, and Drew says, let’s get to work. Carly tells Olivia, Drew is a really good friend, and looks have nothing to do with it. Olivia says she doesn’t think she realized what good friends Carly and Drew had become until Carly put up her half of the hotel to help him out, and Carly says she doesn’t know what Olivia is talking about. She invested in a company which is owned by Michael. Remember Michael, her son? Olivia says, Drew also had something to do with it, and Carly says she’s stopping Olivia there. Olivia asks where Carly thinks she’s going, and Carly says, Olivia is insinuating there’s something going on with her and Drew. She can’t even fathom how complicated that would be. Olivia says, so Carly has thought of it, and Carly says, keep your voice down. Olivia tells her, she’s just saying.

As they eat at the bar, Nina says she’s sorry she couldn’t get them a table, but Sonny says, he’s not. They’ve got the best seat in the house. Nina says, even though they’re a little exposed? and he says, they’re going be exposed no matter what. I have to mention, not one other person is sitting at the bar, so it’s not like they’re cramped or it’s not private enough. She says she guesses it’s better than a verbal lashing from his ex-wife’s best friend. He says, it’s a hell of a first date, ain’t it? and she says, it’s funny to hear him say first date. He says, it is for them. What’s funny? She says she’s wondering if there’s any other couple out there who’s had two different versions of their relationship like they have. First it was Nina and Mike; now it’s Nina and Sonny. He says, you can’t say they don’t make it interesting, and she agrees. They lean in for a kiss, but Sonny’s phone rings, and he says he has to get this. Brick?…  What did he find out? Anything?… Can he get back to him?… Yeah. Thank you. Nina asks if he has to go, and he says, yeah. He had Brick follow up on something, and now he has to deal with it. He’s sorry. She says, don’t be, it’s okay, and he says, they’re doing this, right? Her and him? She says, that’s the plan, and he says, all right. So there are still some things she needs to know… about his business.

Nikolas says, he’ll kill Victor before he lays a hand on Ava, but Victor says, calm down. It doesn’t have to be that drastic. Nikolas put himself at great risk for this woman. What if Esme shows up alive? What then? Nikolas says, he’ll cross that bridge when he gets there, but Victor says, there will be no time to cross bridges if she goes straight to the authorities. Nikolas tells him, quit worrying about something that hasn’t happened, and most likely won’t. Esme hasn’t turned up at the hospital, she has no resources, zero friends, and besides, it’s not her style to go to the cops. She would rather hold this over their heads. Victor tells him, say Esme is dead – Nikolas says, God willingthe harbor won’t keep its secrets forever. Sooner or later, Esme’s body is going to wash up, and when it does, all evidence is going to point to Ava. Doesn’t Nikolas see that the deeper he gets into covering this up, the harder it will be to avoid charges as an accomplice? Nikolas has to turn Ava in, or he will.

Arden says, in light of this new evidence, the DA’s office is dropping the charges. The courtroom goes wild with joy, and Judge Young calls for order, banging his gavel. He says, on behalf of the state of New York, he thanks the jury for its service. He tells Trina, the state of New York has dropped all charges against her. She’s free to go. Court is dismissed. The foreman tosses the verdict into a wastebasket, and Dex watches. Portia says, they did it, and she and Taggert hug Trina. Trina asks if this is really happening, and Portia says, you’re free, baby girl. You are free. Everyone is ecstatic, and Dex saunters over to the wastebasket, takes out the slip of paper with the verdict, puts it in his pocket, and casually leaves.

Willow says, there’s no need to call anyone. She’s fine. Britt says, she doesn’t even have to tell them about the diagnosis, and Terry says, it would be extra support for her. (Here’s where the news breaks in with something that can’t wait ten minutes. Why, God, why?) Britt says, Willow just got dealt some very big and difficult news, and Willow says, yes. It is big and difficult and she can’t really wrap her head around it right now. She just needs to take some time. Is that okay? Terry says, of course (🍷), and Britt says, they understand. Willow thanks them, and says, she’ll be in touch tomorrow. She leaves, and out in the hallway, she leans against the wall, breathing heavily.

Carly looks at her phone, and says, Trina was exonerated. Thank God. Olivia says, really? That’s incredible. Carly says she’d love to believe this nightmare is over, but won’t be until they nail Esme for what she did. Olivia says, there’s not a big enough book in this world for them to throw at that girl. Now is Carly done deflecting? Carly says, Olivia’s theory that she has feelings for Drew… Olivia says, is spot-on? and Carly says, is so ridiculous, it doesn’t even deserve a response. Olivia says, okay, she’ll back off, but just so Carly knows, she thinks it goes both ways. Carly says, she does? and Olivia says, Drew was really worried about Carly when she lost her half of the hotel. She really felt like there were feelings there. Carly says, there are feelings. Friendly feelings. That’s all. Olivia says, okay, when Drew comes by, and asks, what’s next? Olivia says she has to get the cake, which is inside the restaurant, but her phone dings. She says, Leo. It’s okay, but she should probably call. Carly says, she can get the cake; she knows where it is. Go call her son. Olivia leaves, and Drew says he can help Carly, but she says, it’s okay, and walks out.

In the hallway, Diane says, Robert Scorpio. You did a good thing today. It was a great thing actually. He says, just fulfilling the needs of the job, and she says, really? A little more than that she thinks. Trina Robinson is a remarkable young woman, so he’s a credit to his community, to his office… He pretends to be overcome, and says, two compliments in one day? She tells him, don’t get used to it, and leaves.

Taggert says he’s so proud of Trina. How does she feel? She says, relieved, exhausted, thrilled. For so long, this has been hanging over her like she’s been waiting for D-Day. He says, decision day, and she says she wasn’t able to think about anything else. And now, her life is back again. Portia says, Trina’s future is wide open, and she can’t wait to see what Trina is going to do with it. They hug again.

Josslyn says she’s sorry Spencer’s plan didn’t work out the way he’d hoped, and he says, all that matters is that Trina’s free. He doesn’t care how they got here. She asks what he was going to tell Trina, and he asks what she means. She says, Trina still has no idea when he switched over to her side. After everything Trina has been through, doesn’t he think she deserves some answers?

Nikolas tells Victor, he messed up hugely when he cheated on Ava. At the very least, he owes it to her to protect her, and he will. If Victor cares about this family, like he claims to, he’ll say nothing. Victor says, and watch Nikolas go down in flames with Ava? Not a chance. Nikolas says, what about Spencer? If Victor throws Ava under the bus, it will come out that Nikolas slept with Esme, and Spencer will never forgive him. Is that what Victor wants? This is him putting his family first, and Ava is his family. So is Victor with him, or against him? Victor says, all right. He’ll do whatever Nikolas needs, but his story has to be airtight. They have to destroy all the evidence that leads to Nikolas and Ava. He’s assuming Nikolas has taken care of that, but what about the shoe? Nikolas says, it’s hidden, along with the suitcase, and Victor says, it’s hidden? That’s not enough. Everything has to be destroyed – and now. Yeah, I’m with Victor here. I thought it was really stupid for Nikolas to hang onto that stuff.

Curtis says, Trina is probably already all hugged out, but she says she thinks she can do one more. He hugs her and says, congratulations. She thanks him for keeping an eye out for the bartender. If it hadn’t been for that… Portia says, yes, thank you. Thank you for everything. He says he’d do anything for the two of them, if that’s not obvious by now. Portia says, it is.

Taggert tells Jordan, he appreciates her talking to Robert; getting him to play ball with Oz, and letting him testify. She says, it was a team effort, and he says, it was a game changer. It set his daughter free. She says, now that they have Oz’s testimony on record… He says, come out, come out, Esme, wherever you are, and Jordan says, she’s going down.

Ava hugs Trina, and says she’s so happy for her. She just knew it would all work out. Trina says, she means she hoped. There’s no way they could have known; none of them did. Ava says, don’t be so sure. She happens to be very resourceful.

Nina says, Sonny doesn’t have to explain, and he says, but he does, and he’ll tell her why. Because this isn’t going to be like being with Mike in Nixon Falls. There’s going to be dates he cuts short, dates he cancels. There’s going to be places he goes, who knows where, and she’s going to ask a lot of questions, but he’s not going to be able to give her answers. She says she gets it. She’s already accepted all of that. She doesn’t want to know the answers to those questions. She wouldn’t touch those answers with a ten-foot pole. He says, smart woman, and she says, it goes both ways. Don’t dare ask her who’s on September’s cover of Crimson. He laughs, and says he wouldn’t dream of it. He kisses her, and says he’ll call her later. She says, he’d better, and he gives her a lingering look before he leaves, and she sighs.

In the hallway, Sonny calls Brick, and asks what he found out about Dex.

Willow walks into the pool area, and only Michael is there. He runs over to her, saying, no, no, no. He thought they were meeting in the restaurant. It was going to be a surprise. He was going to bring her out here… this whole thing. She asks, what is all this? and he says, it’s her graduation party. She says, oh wow… She’s… He asks, what’s wrong?

Carly is bringing the cake through the MetroCourt, and something falls off the top of the box. Carly puts the box on the bar, and turns to pick it up, but Nina hands it to her. She asks if she can help Carly.

Sonny meets Dex in an alleyway, and Dex says he has some news. Sonny says he has some news too… about Dex. Dex says, oh, and Sonny moves closer. He says, it’s not good.

Josslyn tells Trina, she’s been waiting forever to say this – study abroad, here we come. Trina says, hold on. She still needs to be reinstated at PCU. Josslyn says, she will, and Rory joins them. Josslyn says she’s going to call Cam, and tell him the good news. She leaves, and Rory says, free woman. Trina says, that’s me, and he says, looks good on her. Ava looks at Spencer sadly, and leaves.

In the hallway, Portia asks Curtis, where’d Jordan go? He says, Taggert said she left on a mission, and he’s guessing it ends up at Windymere. Ava comes out, and listens. Curtis says, Jordan is hellbent on finding Esme Prince.

Rory says he’s going home to change, and asks if he can see Trina later. She says, text her, and he says, if she’s too tired, he totally gets it. She says, text her, and he says he will. He leaves, and Spencer comes over to Trina. He says, big day, and she says, one of the biggest. He says he’s so relieved she’s exonerated, and she says, if he were to tell her that a couple of days ago, she wouldn’t have believed him. Is he finally going to tell her what changed? He says, everything.

Nikolas brings down the suitcase, and the doorbell rings. Victor grabs the suitcase, and goes out the patio door, hiding it behind a bush. Nikolas answers the door to find Jordan and a couple of officers. He says, good evening, and she says she’s following up on their discussion about Esme. Victor jets over to them, and says, now is not a good time, Nikolas says he’ll call and set up a meeting, but Jordan holds up a warrant, and says, that wasn’t a request.

Tomorrow, Jordan says she has a warrant to search the premises; Trina says, Spencer is going to tell her what changed; and Sonny tells Dex, this is how he deals with liars.

🥀 Dimming the Lights…

She was also on OLTL, but I only have a vague memory of her. Hey, I’ve watched a lot of soap.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1342001/another-world-star-robyn-griggs-dead-at-49

😢 Sad Ending…

I hadn’t known about this. What a shame. Suicide is always a permanent solution to what is undoubtedly a temporary problem.

🎄 But Not As Hayden…

While I’m not into heartwarming, this sounds like it might be good.

💬 Nice Try…

Dorit’s right; she’s thirsty. I have never once gotten this vibe.

https://www.etonline.com/dorit-kemsley-slams-rumor-that-she-and-kyle-richards-husband-are-having-an-affair-189146

💎 Heard On the Grapevine…

There’s definitely a few cast members I’d like to shake.

🐕 Cuteness Makes Everything Okay…

Some celebrity pets. The great leveler. They don’t care who you are. They will poop on your floor, and eat your shoes.

https://www.yardbarker.com/lifestyle/articles/20_celebrity_pets_that_will_make_you_say_aw/s1__34563662

🍭 Sweet Dreams Are Made…

Giving you an open invite to return tomorrow, where there will be soap and me throwing things at the TV during RHOBH. Until then, stay safe, stay living your best life, even if it’s on a budget, and stay never hanging on to the suitcase of the psychopath who’s gone over your parapet.

Nina Runs Into Peter, Catching Up, Getting Out, Adieu, Returning, Staying, Christmas Quad, a Parade, Not So Shamazing, For Sale, a Feud, Not Funny, Up For Grabs, Brainless, Not Twelve Quotes & Boudoir

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

In the elevator, Carly says Sonny is going to have to help her keep it together. She doesn’t want to cry in front of Sasha and Brando. He says, they have to help Sasha and Brando. He doesn’t want them to feel alone, and he doesn’t want her to feel alone. They get out of the elevator just as Nina turns around at the reception desk. She asks if they’re here to see Sasha and Brando; there aren’t any other visitors. Carly says, they don’t need an update, and they keep walking. Nina says, it’s just that they’re trying to tough it out, but they’re pretty fragile, so please be gentle. Carly glares at her.

Brando tucks Sasha in, and asks if she’s worried about the news about their baby, but she says she’s not worried. Is he? He says, of course (🍷) not. In fact, when the three of them get home, he’s going to buy their son his first baseball mitt. She wonders if he’s a little young to be playing catch, but Brando says, not with a name like Liam Mike. He’s strong willed, and like Mike Corbin, he’ll be able to defy the odds and live his life to the fullest. She asks if he knows what the name Brando means, but he says he doesn’t, and she says, sword or fiery torch. He says he will fight for their family with a sword or fiery torch, and she says she knows he will. He says, one day, they’ll tell their grandchildren about their heroic dad who was strong willed and defied the odds, and she says, they’re going to say they were worried for nothing and laugh at them.

Brook tells Chase, Maxie is emotionally exhausted. Not that she blames Maxie, but second guessing isn’t going to get them anywhere. They’re in this thing now; they’ve got to see it through. He says he doesn’t know. Maxie made some strong points. Brook says, she did, but they’re committed, which means they have to deal with it, especially now that Valentin is furious with her. With them, and there’s no telling what else Valentin might do. The doorbell rings, and Brook opens the door to see Valentin on the porch. Chase says, they had enough trouble the last time Valentin was there, so turn around and walk away. Anna joins Valentin, and says, no one wants any trouble. Brook asks, then what does he want?

Drew is getting some coffee at the Quartermaine’s when Maxie walks in, saying, sorry. She just wanted to get a glass of water. He turns around, and says, hi, Maxie; long time no see. She says, Drew, and he says, in the flesh. He’s not a hologram or a figment of her imagination. She says she heard he was alive. She just hadn’t processed it yet. He says, until now, and she hugs him, saying, it’s so processed.

In the hospital, Peter says he’s fine, despite Jason Morgan’s best attempt to kill him, and Austin says, he’s a lucky man. It’s good he was only shot in the arm. He might have some nerve damage, but nothing serious. Peter says, not like getting shot in the chest, right? and Austin says, no. If he was shot in the chest, he’d be in the ICU. Peter takes it Austin doesn’t believe the rumors, and Austin says he hears a lot of rumors. Which one is Peter talking about? Peter tells him, the ones that say he doesn’t have a heart, and Austin says, don’t be silly. If he didn’t have heart, he wouldn’t be alive. Peter says, how clinical of him – he looks at Austin’s ID tag – Dr. Austin Gatlin-Holt. Now where does he recognize that name… Of course (🍷). Austin delivered his daughter.

Valentin says he’s not there to hurl accusations or make threats, and Brook says, why not? He did plenty of that before he moved out. Don’t tell her that he lost steam. Chase says, or maybe Valentin found out he was suspended from the force for throwing a punch at him, and came there to gloat. Valentin says he regrets that happened, and Brook asks if he regrets feeding Thanksgiving dinner to the family dog. Valentin says, not really, and Anna says, she understands that passions were running high. It was Thanksgiving; that’s what happens on family occasions. Valentin says, he’s not family, and Chase says he knows this doesn’t help, but when he started putting things together, he was totally blindsided to find out he was Bailey’s father. Valentin says, Brook used both of them, and Brook says, she had her reasons. Anna suggests they not rehash that; it’s not why they’re here. Brook asks if Valentin is there to talk ELQ business with her dad, now that he’s solidified his position as CEO, but Valentin says, no. He’s just there because he wants to say goodbye to his… to Bailey.

Maxie says, Anna told her that Drew was back, but the story was too incredible to be true. Peter faked a plane crash, and then held him captive for over two years? Drew says he wouldn’t have believed it himself if he hadn’t lived through it. Unfortunately, others weren’t so lucky. She says she still hasn’t wrapped her mind around Jason’s death. If only she could go back in time, before Peter was in their lives, when Nathan was still alive. He asks how she’d change the past. Could she stop Nathan from being killed? She says she would if she could, but she guesses at best, she would go back to before she met Peter and fell in love with him. He says, but they can’t go back in time, no matter how much they’d like to. When he was in prison, he just kept focusing on the future, holding on to that, when he’d see Scout again. She says, and Sam… Oh wow. She should just keep her big mouth shut. He says, it’s okay. He went to see them first thing, both of them. She says, Scout and Sam? How did that go? He says, Dante was with them, and she says, it’s been sort of a slow process with them. They kind of got together trying to find him. James is going to be excited to see him. He says he can’t wait, and asks how James is doing. She says, great, and he says she doesn’t have to protect his feelings. He and Sam were done long before Peter abducted him. She asks if he’s saying he’s okay with Sam and Dante, and he says he’s trying to be. It’s not like he has another choice. She says, it must have been great to see Scout, and he says, it made everything he had to do to get home absolutely worthwhile. She says she knows what he means. If she could go back in time, she doesn’t think she would, because then, she wouldn’t have Louise. He says, she found her daughter? Is Louise finally home?

Peter asks Austin to tell him about the circumstances surrounding Louise’s birth. It kills him that he wasn’t there to welcome his daughter into this world. Austin says he certainly was not. He was too busy running from the police to make it to the cabin; Austin’s cabin. And the nurse he hired to kidnap Maxie tried to induce birth. Peter put Maxie, and his own child, at great risk. Peter asks, who’s been feeding Austin all of this? and Austin says, he was there. Peter knows that. Thank God he was hiking in the woods. When he found Maxie, she was already in labor. Peter says, then Austin may have been the last person to see his daughter before she was abducted, and Austin says, it’s a possibility. Peter says, then Austin was in the right place at the right time. Austin knows what became of his daughter.

Sonny wonders if they should take turns visiting Sasha so she’s not overwhelmed, but Nina tells them, go ahead. She just got done visiting Sasha. Carly asks why Nina is still there, and Sonny says, Carly… but Nina says, it’s fine. She knows Carly is upset over the loss of Jason. Carly says, don’t say his name. Nina knows nothing about her and Jason. Carly tells Sonny that she can’t. She’s going to go see Monica. Sonny says, let him come with her, but Carly says she’s just going to go, and walks away. Sonny circles back to Nina, and says, baby’s fine? Nina says, yeah. Sasha should hear an update soon. He says, all right, and walks in toward Sasha’s room.

Sasha says, how can anything possibly be wrong with their baby; look at him. He’s adorable. It’s just that… Brando says he knows. All those tubes are hooked up to Liam, but she has to remind herself, those are making their little boy healthy. She says, yeah, like the cooling blanket, and he says, exactly, and the love of his mommy and daddy. What else does the little guy need? Britt comes in, and says she wants to introduce them to Dr. Fleming, their baby’s neonatologist. Sasha tells the doctor, she’d say it’s nice to meet her, but… Dr. Fleming says she understands, and Brando says, they were told she has news about their baby.

Anna promises Valentin isn’t there to make a scene, and Brook asks if Anna is there to vouch for him. Valentin says, Anna is his friend. This isn’t easy for him. Chase says, of course (🍷) this isn’t easy. None of this is easy. Anna says, especially for Valentin. Brook allowed him, in fact encouraged him, to fall in love with her little girl, knowing he wasn’t her father. Does she expect him to just throw a switch and not love her any longer? Chase says, nobody’s thinking that, but first, Valentin showed up mad as hell, lashing out at Brook in the most hurtful way imaginable, and now he’s here asking for her understanding? What does he want her to believe? Brook feels guilty enough. How much longer is he going to pile it on? Valentin says, he’s not there to pile on any more guilt. That’s not why he’s there. Chase asks if he wants closure with Bailey, but Valentin says he doesn’t believe in closure. Do they think just because he says goodbye, he’ll stop loving her? Chase asks, then why is he here? and Anna says it’s her fault. She insisted he needed to do this. Valentin says, no. Nobody makes him do anything he doesn’t want to do. Bailey is far too young to understand any of this. He hasn’t told Charlotte that she doesn’t have a sister, and he isn’t going to be able to do that until he says goodbye to Bailey. Brook stomps off, and Chase follows her. Valentin tells Anna, he knew this was how she was going to react. She’s not going to let him see Bailey.

Maxie tells Drew, Louise isn’t back yet. She’s just holding out hope that she will be. He asks if there are any breaks in the case, and she says she’s just hoping now that Peter is in custody, whoever has taken Louise will feel it’s safe to bring her back. He says, so she thinks someone took Louise to protect her from Peter? and she says, he thinks she’s deluding herself, doesn’t he? He says, no. He thinks she wants her little girl back more than anything in the world, and if he could make that happen, he would. She thanks him, and says, but she knows in her heart that Louise will be home one day, and it will make all of this worth it. He says, all of what? and she says, things she had to do because of Peter. Things she never thought she’d be forced to do. He says he knows what she means.

Austin says, even if he did know where Louise was – and he doesn’t – Peter is the last person he would tell. Make a fist. That way he can draw blood. This won’t hurt a bit. He plunges the syringe into Peter’s arm, Peter jumps, and I laaaugh. Austin says, oh, goodness me. He’s so sorry; he seems to have missed the vein. He’ll just try that one more time. He does it again, Peter jumps again, and Austin says, oh yeah, there we go. Success. Sorry about that. Normally, he’s not so clumsy. I officially love Austin. Peter says, he’s enjoying this, isn’t he? and Austin says, absolutely. He loves his job, always. Peter says, and that Hippocratic Oath he took to be a doctor? and Austin says, yeah, right, do no harm. It’s sticky though. That’s the question; who gets harmed and who does not? Peter says he supposes it’s the patients who aren’t to be harmed, but he couldn’t tell by the way Austin just stuck him. Austin says, that’s his point. Maxie is also his patient, so do no harm should apply to her as well. Peter asks, and what is Maxie to Austin?

On the phone, Carly says, she went by Monica’s office, but she wasn’t there. She wanted to talk to Monica in person, but it’s probably better it’s on voicemail; she can just hang up if she wants. Carly really hopes she doesn’t. She’s so sorry about Jason. She’s so sorry Monica has to grieve him all over again. He was Carly’s best friend, but he was Monica’s son, and Carly knows what that kind of pain feels like. In all the years of squabbling and fighting, she doesn’t know if she ever thanked Monica for Jason, for the incredible human being he was. He loved Monica so much. Carly knows Monica knows that, but she thought Monica might want to hear it. That’s all. She hangs up, and we see Nina sitting alone on a bench elsewhere at GH.

Sasha asks Dr. Fleming if it’s about Liam’s hypothermia therapy. Is it working? Brando asks if Liam can come home soon, and the doctor’s phone beeps. She says she’s sorry; there’s an emergency in the NICU. Not their baby. Britt says, it’s okay; she’s got this. Dr. Fleming leaves, and Britt says, getting back to their question, hypothermia therapy can take up to 72 hours, as they know. They still need to give the baby’s brain time to cool. What Dr. Fleming wanted to tell them was, the EEG has been scheduled. Sasha says, then what happens? but Britt says they won’t know until they get the results. But they have an entire team dedicated to caring for Liam, and she’ll be the liaison between them and Brando and Sasha. Brando asks what they can do to help, and Britt says, just keep doing what they’re doing, sending a lot of love to that beautiful baby boy, and let the team at GH give him the best possible care. Sasha says, the waiting is so excruciating, and Britt says she knows, but they have to take it a day at a time. Let the therapy run its course. In the meantime, their baby needs them to take care of themselves. Brando tells Sasha, Liam’s strong, but they have to be stronger, and she says, they will be.

Maxie says she knows this is going to sound ridiculous, but she kind of envies Drew. He’s not sure why, and she says, he got the chance to confront Peter. Drew let Peter take his best shot, and he survived. He actually came out on top. He says, at the cost of Jason’s life, and she says she knows. She hates that part, but at least Peter doesn’t have power over Drew anymore. She’d give anything to take away Peter’s power to frighten her. Drew says, when Scout and Danny would have a bad dream, he’d tell them, look under the bed, look in the closet, and when you see nothing but dustballs and clothes, you’ll know that the boogie man has no power over you anymore.

Peter says, do tell. Just how friendly is Austin with the mother of his child? Austin says, Maxie has a lot of friends. He’d be happy to be one of them. Peter says, but he’s not? He suggests Austin keep it that way. Austin asks if that’s a threat, but Peter lifts his hands, showing he’s cuffed to the bed, and says he’s clearly in no position to threaten anyone. But he is a born romantic, and does believe the fates will conspire to reunite his family. Austin says he doesn’t believe in fate, but Peter says he does. Sometimes fate needs a helping hand. Austin smiles, and starts to walk out, and Peter says, bye-bye. Such fun meeting him today.

Carly is looking at a picture of her and Jason on her phone, when Britt comes by. Carly calls her over, and says, Sonny is around here somewhere. They just came to see Sasha. Britt says she just came from Sasha’s room, and Carly asks how she is. Britt says, she’s good; strong. She’s sure Sasha would love to see Carly. Carly says, maybe in a few minutes, heaves a sigh, and sits. Britt is about to go to the desk, but turns back, and sits next to Carly, asking her how she is. Carly says, she just went to say fine, and kind of laughs. She says she came here to support Sasha and Brando, but it’s not like there’s anything she can do for them. Just like she can’t do anything for Jason. How is she? She’s sad, and scared. She doesn’t know what the rest of her life looks like without him. Britt says Carly will figure it out. Know how she knows? Jason told her. He had complete faith in Carly, and she knows Jason doesn’t say things just to be nice. He said it because he believed it; that Carly is strong enough to get through anything. Carly says, she was, when she had Jason to back her up. She didn’t have to be good enough or strong enough for Jason. She could just be her. That’s an amazing feeling, to have someone you can count on no matter what. Jason gave her that feeling. Now he’s gone. She knows how grief works, and the only way out is through. Then someday, when she says she’s fine, she’ll mean it. Britt says, right now, Carly can’t even imagine that day, and Carly says, no. Britt says, her neither; it sounds ridiculous. Carly says, it doesn’t; not to her. She tells Britt to take care of herself, and gets up to go to Sasha’s room.

Chase comes back, and tells Valentin, he’s sorry. Brook wanted to be alone. Valentin says he did warn Chase that honor is in short supply in this house, and so is compassion. If he were Chase, he’d take that beautiful daughter and go far, far away before Brook turns her into a Quartermaine. He tells Anna, let’s go, but Brook says, not yet, walking in with Bailey. Someone misses him very much. She gives Bailey to Valentin, and both Valentin and the baby smile. Chase thinks maybe they should give Valentin some privacy, but Valentin says, that’s not necessary. He and Bailey have no secrets, unlike others in this house. He tells Bailey that she’s a beautiful girl. He has to go, and they may never see one another again. At least not for a long, long time. But he wanted to say goodbye, and he doesn’t know how to find the strength to do that. So what shall they call this? He kisses Bailey’s head.

Carly sees Sonny in the hallway, and asks if he’s been in to see Sasha, but he says he was waiting for her. She thanks him, and says she’s ready. He says, let’s do this, and takes her hand. Brando asks if he can get Sasha anything, but she says, the only thing she needs is for their baby to get healthy, and she knows he will. No child made by a sword and defender of man can be otherwise. He says, Sasha means defender of man? and she says she looked it up when she looked up Brando. He says, strong willed son, daddy is a sword, and mommy defends them both. They’re quite the family. She says, family. She can’t tell him how good that sounds. Family, people she can lean on. Brando says, when she’s scared, and vulnerable, and she says, she’s not the Face of Deception. He says, he’s her family, she’s his family, and Liam’s their family. She says, small… and he says, but plenty big in heart. There’s a knock at the door, and Carly and Sonny come in. Carly says, rumor has it they’re up for visitors, and Sasha says, the more, the merrier. Carly hugs her, and Sonny hugs Brando. Sonny tells Brando, they have his and Sasha’s back. If they need anything, just ask.

Austin sees Britt, and says he just met her brother. She says, he’s not a brother to her; they share a father. Austin says Peter is his patient now, and Britt asks if he wants to be taken off the case, but he says, not at all. He wants to keep on it.

Peter is wheeled down the hall, accompanied by two officers, and he says, how about if he passes on that CT scan? He’s been feeling claustrophobic since that tunnel fell on him. No? All right. In that case, he’ll take a very large muscle relaxant. At the other end of the hall, the elevator doors open, and Nina comes out on the phone. She says she’s running late, and probably won’t make it to the office. She turns to get back in the elevator, but the doors have just closed. Peter is being wheeled toward her, and says, Nina Reeves. Look at her. Still alive and well. It looks like they’re both extra hard to kill.

Valentin shows Bailey a tiny stuffed bear, and says, this is the oldest thing he has. It was his, and got him through some tough nights. He wants her to have it. Drew and Maxie stand quietly just outside the door, and Valentin says, and one day, Bailey will ask her mommy and  daddy where it came from, and they’ll have to tell her it came from someone that loved her so much.

Carly says, they came to cheer Sasha and Brando up, not make them emotional. Brando tells her, they were just saying how important it is to have family to lean on, and Carly says, it is, and Sasha and Brando have them. And they have each other. She and Sonny know how terrifying it is waiting to hear about your baby’s health. Sasha says, Brando told her that Donna had spina bifida. They must have been scared out of their minds. Sonny says, that’s an understatement, and Brando asks how they got through it. Sonny says, they leaned heavily on each other, and Carly says, when she was scared, Sonny let her be scared. He really was strong for her. Sonny says, and she was for him. Carly says, frightening as it was, it brought them closer together, and Sonny says, he’s sure it’s doing the same for them, right? Sasha says she’s sorry they missed Thanksgiving. It must have been wonderful having everyone together. Sonny says, next year, all three of them are coming, and Brando says, they look forward to it. Carly asks if they’ve named their son yet, and Brando says, Liam Mike, short for Michael, after the man who was so good to him when he was growing up. Sonny says his dad would have been very honored, and Brando asks if Sonny wants to see him. Sonny says he’s been waiting for Brando to ask, and they leave. Sasha says, Brando wants to be so strong for her, and Carly takes her hand.

Maxie jets, and Drew follows. Chase tells Brook, he knows Valentin said otherwise, but let’s give him some privacy. Valentin asks Anna not to go, and she stay’s behind. She tells Bailey, it’s quite a little gift Valentin is giving her, and tells Valentin, so beautiful. Outside, Drew asks Maxie, what’s wrong? and she says, it upsets her to see someone separated from a child they love. Brook says, it couldn’t be helped, and Chase tells Drew, Valentin thought he was Bailey’s father, and Drew says, and Chase is; Monica told him. He knows Valentin and the Quartermaines have had their issues, but he might not be there if not for Valentin, Anna, and his brother Jason, may he rest in peace. Maxie quickly walks away.  

Britt asks if Austin feels this loyalty to all the mothers of the babies he’s delivered, and he says, given the circumstances of Louise’s birth, and her bizarre disappearance, can she blame him? She says, maybe it wouldn’t be a bad idea to keep an eye on Peter, and he says, right. Your enemy’s enemy and all that. She says he has a peculiar habit of being around when things go wrong, whether it’s Maxie giving birth in the woods, or Peter showing up at GH, and he says, and when she loses a dear friend? He doesn’t think things could get much worse, so let’s hope they get better soon.

Nina asks why Peter is here. Why isn’t he locked up in Pentenville? Peter says, she didn’t hear about Jason nearly killing. Because of Jason, he requires medical attention. Nina says, what a shame. Too bad his aim wasn’t better. Peter tells the officers that he and Nina are practically family, and they know how family squabbles can get. Tell him, did her friend Mike finally fly to her rescue, or what? She gets down so they’re face to face, and says, you son of a bitch. There’s a place in hell reserved just for you. He says, people keep telling him that, but he ventures to think she’ll beat him there.

Sasha tells Carly, she made a vow; no more waterworks. Her baby and Brando need her. Carly says, Liam and Brando need her to be healthy, which means she needs to rest. And like it or not, it means doing what the nurses tell her. Sasha says, Epiphany and Elizabeth are having great fun bossing her around, and Carly laughs, saying, she bets. She knows it’s not the experience Sasha looked for, but it sounds like she’ll be able to go home soon. Sasha says, and they’re taking Liam Mike with them. Carly says she likes the name. She kisses Sasha’s forehead, and says she’s going to go, and let Sasha rest. Sasha thanks Carly for being a good friend to her, and Carly says, her pleasure. She’s always here for Sasha. Always. She leaves, and Sasha picks up her and looks at Liam’s picture. She says, you hear that, Liam. You will be coming home with us.

Brando tells Sonny, the tubes feed Liam, and he has a special blanket to cool him down, to help his brain recover from the lack of oxygen. Sonny says, it sounds backwards, and Brando laughs, saying, you’d think it was to keep him warm, but it’s the opposite. Sonny says, you’re never more raw and vulnerable as when you become a father, and Brando asks how Sonny does it. How does he handle the constant fear? Sonny says, you just don’t let it dominate your life. He always pictures Donna’s smile, Avery’s laugh. Kristina, Michael, and Dante are all grown up, but he still worries about them. He’s not Josslyn’s biological father, but he considers her his daughter; he’s her dad. One thing he’s learned about raising kids is, you have absolutely no control. Brando says, that’s a lesson that’s tough for him to learn, but Sonny says, Brando did a great job. He gave his son a great name; Liam Mike. A little Irish charm; his dad’s fighting spirit. Brando asks what makes Sonny sure Liam’s got it, and Sonny says, what makes him think Liam’s not a quitter? Because it runs in the family.

Britt says she has the feeling Austin doesn’t want to keep tabs on Peter out of some professional interest. Austin says he is concerned about Maxie’s physical and emotional well-being, especially now that he’s met the father of her child. Britt says, no one is underestimating the harm Peter is capable of causing, but he’s under guard 24/7, and once he’s released from the hospital, he’ll be locked away for the rest of his unnatural life. Austin says, maybe, but after spending even just a little time with him, he doesn’t sound like a guy who’s giving up on getting his family back. He sounds like a high stakes poker player who’s very pleased with himself because he still has an ace up his sleeve.

Valentin walks into the foyer with Bailey, and tells her, in France, they say, au revoir, mon cheri, which means, until we meet again. Au revoir, mon cheri. He tries not to cry, and gives Bailey to Brook. He and Anna leave, and Brook sighs. Outside, Valentin cries, and Anna holds him. She asks, it’s done. Is he okay? She takes his face in her hands, and says, ready to go? He nods.

Maxie grabs her coat and bag, and says, too many lies, too many hearts broken and lives destroyed. This has to stop. She walks out.

Nina asks the guards if she and Peter could have a second. He’s not going to go anywhere; please? Peter tells them, he’ll be fine. They can go. They leave (highly unlikely IRL), and Nina leans down again, and asks what Peter is intending. He says, me? and she says, yeah, you. He says he doesn’t have to lift a finger. She sealed her own fate in beautiful Nixon Falls when she fell in love with another woman’s husband, and not just any woman, the feisty Carly Corinthos. Frankly, he’s surprised to see Nina in town. He would have thought Carly had run her out of town on a rail by now, right after tarring and feathering her first of course (🍷)… or doesn’t she know. Nina gets up to see Carly standing behind Peter. Rut-roh.

On Monday, Chase says there’s something someone needs to know, Laura wants out of the safe house now, Sonny sees why Britt was special to Jason, and Peter tells Nina to let Carly be the judge of that.

🩰 She Knows Him…

I did know she had a dance background, but didn’t know about Cats.

🏚 She Wants Out Now…

Laura returns to the Port Charles canvas.

🥀 What a Dahl…

Another farewell. I’d forgotten she was Lorenzo Lamas’s mom.

https://people.com/movies/arlene-dahl-actress-turned-beauty-mogul-dead-at-96/

👸🏼 The Princess Returns…

Mac’s better half is home for the holidays.

⚖️ Oh No She Isn’t…

I hadn’t heard this rumor, but I’m glad it’s not true.

📽 Four’s Not a Crowd…

It must have been like old GH home week on this set.

🥁 Soaping the Season…

A good time for a worthy cause.

🏔 She’s Too Good…

Ugh. This woman. She’s like the fly in the Salt Lake ointment.

📿 Housewife Side Hustle…

Garcelle sells her glitzy wares.

🧨 Already It Starts…

And one of them isn’t even on the show.

🃏 I Resemble That…

Eboni did not find it a laughing matter.

😭 Boo-Hoo-Hoo…

Attention ladies, Juicy Joe is once again available.

📺 Sadly, She’s Right…

I’m sure I lose many braincells every time I watch reality TV. Actually, it’s surprising I have a brain at all at this point.

📡 Quotes of the Week

It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err. – Mahatma Gandhi

A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it. – George Moore

Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding the way to a new world, than stand idly on the shore. – Florence Nightingale

To be a revolutionary you have to be a human being. You have to care about people who have no power. – Jane Fonda

It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting. – Paulo Coelho

Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast. – William Shakespeare

Success is a collection of problems solved. – I. M. Pei

With no positivity, there is no hope; with no negativity, there is no improvement. – Criss Jami

I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. – Mark Twain

Is your secret job in a red flag factory?Kalani Faagata, 90 Day Fiancé

People will always have opinions about your decision because they’re not courageous enough to take action on their opinion. – Steve Maraboli

🗼 Au Revoir, Not Goodbye…

Enjoy your next two days off, or on, or whatever your status. See you at the finale of the Dead. Until then, stay safe, stay living without regret, and stay knowing that when you see only dustballs and clothes, the boogie man has no power over you.