What I Watched Today
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Jason asks how Josslyn is, and Carly says, Nikolas Cassadine is a self-absorbed jerk, which really answers that question. He says, there’s no question about that, and she says, fortunately, everything at Windymere was fine; it was a false alarm. She’s glad she went, but she’s sorry she missed the meeting. Did they come to a conclusion? He says it’s a good thing she did miss it. It gave him a chance to see exactly where they stand with the Five Families Italian style flatbread. She says, okay; where’s that? and he says, they’re in trouble.
Spencer says, the first time he saw Trina, he knew she was something special. She says, please. The first time he saw her, she was running into The Savoy covered in fake blood. He says, exactly. He saw her drenched in blood, and thought, that’s someone I need to get to know better. She asks how that’s going for him, and he says what he knows he likes, and he’d like to know more.
Laura says Nikolas is her son, but he’s a father now; a parent. Tonight, he chose to terrorize his own son to make a point. He says he honestly believed Spencer was Ava’s stalker. And if Spencer could do these horrible things to them… She says, he wanted to give Spencer a taste of his own medicine. Her worst fears are coming true. He says, what’s that? and she says, he’s finally becoming a Cassadine through and through.
Portia tells Ava, this is unspeakably cruel. Who would set her car on fire, and leave her daughter’s ID badge? She’s so sorry Ava is going through this. If Ava needs something to sleep, she can prescribe something. Ava says, absolutely not. She can’t let her guard down. Portia says, she has a bodyguard, but Ava says, a lot of good that did her tonight. There is a psychopath out there. Someone is leaving reminders of the daughter she lost, and threatening the one she has left.
At The Savoy, Nika asks if Britt would like to see the drink menu, but Britt says she likes her misery straight up; double whiskey, neat. She flashes back to her last conversation with Jason, and telling him, if she needs to pretend to get through it, that’s what she’s going to do. He says, okay, and she says it’s so him; just listen, absorb, and accept. Terry, Epiphany, Deanna, Amy, Bobbie, and Elizabeth come in, and sit at one of the tables.
Jason says, the families think they’re isolated and vulnerable, and Carly says, are they? He says they’re definitely isolated, but nowhere near as vulnerable as the families believe. Maybe they can use that. She asks, how? and he says, let them think they’re winning. Think they’ll do anything to avoid conflict because they’re not strong enough to protect what’s theirs. Carly asks how they convince them, and Jason says they get married, as soon as they can schedule it. She says, getting married because of mob politics. That’s why she married Sonny the first time. He says, so she couldn’t testify against him, and she says, that’s why she married him the fourth time, although Sonny was lying. He was just trying to stop her from marrying Jax. But that’s not the point. He asks, what is the point? and she says she thought they were getting married to show the families that they’re a united front; that they can’t divide and conquer. Now he’s telling her that they’re doing it to make them think they’re weak? Jason says, they’re doing it to comply with their ultimatum, and she says, which is? He says, which is to marry her or eliminate her. She says they wanted him to kill her? and he says he would never let that happen.
Britt listens to the nurses talking, and finally walks over to the table. She says, this is definitely the party table. It’s great to have Bobbie back on staff. Bobbie says, it’s still Nurse Spencer, and Britt says, right. It’s great to see them letting off some steam. Relaxation after a hard day at GH is Chief of Staff approved. Epiphany says, Chief Terry is the one who suggested this outing, and Elizabeth says, it’s really nice having someone in a position of authority treating them like people and not flunkies. Britt says no one could mistake Elizabeth for a flunkey; everything about her screams competent. Epiphany says she thinks the word Britt is looking for is gifted, and Britt tells Terry, getting the competent and gifted together was definitely a great idea. Terry thanks her, and says she thought they could all use some time when they didn’t have to think about work. Britt says she’s definitely had a day herself, and tells Epiphany that she hasn’t had a chance to welcome her back. Was it hard to leave a sandy beach and come back to GH? Epiphany says, not as hard as being demoted from head nurse. But she guesses Britt knows a little about how that feels now. Britt says, indeed she does. She tells them to enjoy their evening, and goes back to the bar.
Ava says she’s sorry she snapped at Portia. She knows Portia is trying to help. Portia says Ava has nothing to apologize for. She had her car set on fire by some psychopath who planted Kiki’s badge there. On top of everything else Ava has been going through, she thinks it’s a miracle Ava is handling things as well as she is. Ava says, which is not at all, but Portia disagrees. There’s a knock at the door, and Doc comes in. He says he’s glad Ava is still there, and asks if she’s okay. She says her car was set on fire, and he says, Nikolas told him. She says she spoke to the firemen, and they’re certain it was done on purpose. Luckily, the car was the only casualty; and her nerves of course (🍷). What about him and Laura? Tell her they got to Windymere before Nikolas did anything stupid.
Nikolas tells Laura, he is a Cassadine; he can’t change that. She says she’s not talking about his DNA. She’s talking about the kind of man he’s becoming. When she thinks back to the man who raised Spencer, Nikolas never left Spencer’s bedside when he was so horribly burned in the fire. That’s the Nikolas that she knows. He says, that’s still him, and she says she really wants to believe that. She wants to believe he’s still that man, and she sees glimmers of it, but it seems that when he takes one step forward into the light, he takes two giant steps backward into darkness.
Trina says she likes Spencer too, and he asks if she’s sure. She says he’s not as bad as she thought at first… Victor. He says he did his penance for that with her writing KICK ME in sunscreen on his back. She laughs, and asks if he wants to rejoin his family. His grandmother seemed really worried about him. He says, not just yet. Can’t they just stay out there? She says, in a perfect world, they could stay out there all night, but she’s not offering him advice. There was a time when she wasn’t getting along with her mom, and Trina didn’t want to talk to her, but a friend said she should just hear her mom out. He says he thought that was Ava, and she says, Ava said it too, but her friend said it first. He says her friend sounds like a real punk, and she says she’s not there to tell him what to do. She’s not sure many people can. He says, nobody tells Spencer Cassadine what to do, and she says, except his grandmother? He laughs, and says, except his grandmother. She says she just wants him to know that he’s not alone. She’s there if he needs her. He says he was just starting to think that, if she goes with him, he might actually be able to face his father. A female voice says, not so fast, and we see creepy nurse come out onto the turret balcony. She asks where exactly does he think he’s going without her? Ugh. Not liking where this is going.
Ava asks Doc, what happened at Windymere? Please tell her that he and Laura were able to talk some sense into Nikolas. He says, unfortunately Nikolas set his plan in motion long before they arrived, and Ava asks what Nikolas did, but Doc says he’s more concerned with how she’s feeling. She says, that bad, huh? and he suggests they just focus on her. She’s been under severe, persistent stress, and she is managing to bear up well under it, but it’s taken a toll. She says, it’s so confusing. For a while, the threat seemed to have passed, but now… And it isn’t just the car. They also left this. She shows him Kiki’s ID, and says, what kind of a monster taunts someone with the memory of their murdered daughter?
Creepy nurse says, my God, your face, and kisses Spencer. I’d say I hate her already, but I hated her for Ava’s sake already. Trina says she guesses they know each other, and creepy nurse says, you might say that. So Spence, who’s your friend? Spencer introduces creepy nurse as Esme Prince, and introduces Trina to Esme. Esme says, the girlfriend. She’s sure he told Trina all about her.
Laura says, since Nikolas got back to Port Charles, she’s been trying to guide him down a better path, but he’s not listening to her. He says he is, but she says he didn’t listen to her when she told him not to get involved with Cyrus Renault. He says, he returned Cyrus’s mother, but Laura says, he traded her for what he wanted. He says, Alexis’s safety, and she says, the point is, he was willing to use a fragile old woman to his advantage. He says, because she was better off as Carly and Jason’s hostage? and Laura says, she was safe and happy. He says, that’s one hell of a rationalization, and she says, from a man who pretended to stab his own child, and who apparently doesn’t see anything wrong with it. The fact that he was willing to plot against his own son for any reason, makes her think she should stop trying to save him. It’s already too late.
Britt drains her drink, and Terry comes over to the bar. She says, after that warm welcome, she figured Britt could use another, and Britt says, a pity shot? Thanks for having her back. Terry asks what she was supposed to say, and orders shots for the table, and two of what Britt is having. Britt says, anything she drinks goes on her tab. At the table, Amy wonders what Terry and Britt are talking about, and Bobbie says, that would be none of their business, but Deanna respectfully disagrees. Britt and Terry are Co-Chiefs. How they handle each other directly affects their work environment. Epiphany says she’ll treat Britt respectfully when they’re at the hospital, and Elizabeth says, when they’re not at the hospital? Epiphany says she won’t be pulling any punches. Amy asks if anyone told Epiphany, while she was gone, Cyrus tried to have Britt killed, and Jason saved her life. Deanna says, and he got shot in the process, and Britt saved his life. Epiphany says she heard something about that, but thought Britt’s role was greatly exaggerated. Bobbie says, not according to her daughter. Carly confirmed Britt saved Jason’s life. Elizabeth says, maybe people can change.
Terry says Britt is taking the fun out of watching her suffer, and Britt says, sorry to disappoint. Terry says Britt should be proud of herself. She went to a table full of people she’s alienated, and tried to connect; that’s a good thing. Britt says, if Terry saw her making an effort, why didn’t she invite Britt to join them? They would have accepted it coming from her. They’re clearly team Terry. Terry says, it wasn’t her invitation to extend. She and Britt are a team now, but she can’t make people like Britt.
Doc asks Ava, given what happened with Kiki’s badge, does she still think his brother is behind this somehow? She says, does he? and he says, since he found out Ryan was communicating with people outside the prison, he doesn’t know, but ever since Ryan was diagnosed as a locked-in, he would say, no way. Although he has to admit there are similarities between Ryan’s M.O. and what’s happening to her. Ava says, one thing she does know is, whoever is stalking her can’t be Spencer, and Doc says, that’s another thing the stalker’s good at; turning their lives upside down. Making them doubt each other. She says, please tell her that whatever Nikolas did tonight, he didn’t ruin his relationship with his son.
Esme holds out her hand, but Trina doesn’t take it. Trina says her boyfriend Spence wasn’t kidding when he said the night would be full of big surprises. She finally shakes Esme’s hand, and says, nice to meet her, and no, he hasn’t mentioned her. She tells Spencer, well, Spence, thanks for throwing this big party. It was definitely unforgettable. Nice meeting Esme, the girlfriend. Esme says, any friend of Spence’s… but Trina is already gone. She says, Spencer never told Trina he had a girlfriend? Ha-ha! I think Spencer is going to get a taste of his own medicine better than Nikolas could have given him.
Amy asks if Bobbie is excited for Carly and Jason’s wedding, and Bobbie says she was more surprised than anything. But now that she’s had a minute to get used to the idea, she’s happy for them. Epiphany says she’s still stuck on surprised. She’s known them for years, and there was never the slightest indication that they were anything other than friends. Elizabeth says Epiphany was never involved with Jason. She and Jason are ancient history. They had Jake together and they’re friends, but she’s just making an observation. Deanna tells her, observe away, and Elizabeth says, Carly will always come first in Jason’s life. She wouldn’t have it any other way, and honestly, Jason wouldn’t either. It used to make her so frustrated. She wanted him to stand up to Carly; let her figure out her own disastrous life, and stay out of his. She tells Bobbie, sorry, but Bobbie says, don’t apologize. There have been so many times in Carly’s life that it’s been a disaster – by her own making – but every time she would turn to Jason for help, he was there to give it to her. And in all fairness, she did the same for him. Elizabeth says, that’s true. She and Carly have never been friends, but she’d be the first to admit Carly has always been loyal to Jason.
Terry says, Britt’s stint as Chief of Staff wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Far from it. Britt asks if she’s supposed to apologize for keeping her eye on the bottom line, and Terry says, this isn’t about numbers. This is about how Britt deals with people, especially Bobbie. Britt says she had nothing to do with Bobbie or Monica getting fired. That was all Cyrus. Terry says, taking Epiphany off the floor, and cutting Elizabeth’s hours; was that Cyrus too? Britt says Cyrus ordered her to, and Terry says, when Cyrus was gone, did Britt make it right? Britt says, you would think with so many people being chummy with Sonny, they’d understand when you do things you don’t want to do under duress. Terry says, it’s no secret Britt doesn’t get along with Epiphany or Elizabeth, or pretty much anyone, so don’t be disappointed when she digs up what she planted. Britt says, fine; she’s awful, and things need to change. How is she supposed to change things when everyone’s against her? Epiphany looked right through her. Terry says, because Britt went out of her way to humiliate, belittle, and demote her, and several people she cares about – all on Britt’s first day. Britt says, so this cold shoulder business, it’s all on her. Terry says, it is, and Britt says, so she guesses getting invited to the cool kids table is impossible. Terry says, nothing is impossible, but if she wants the respect, she’ll have to earn it. Terry can see Britt’s changed, but that doesn’t mean the situation has. She’s burned some pretty big bridges. It’s going to take time to rebuild them. Terry goes back to the table.
Jason says he doesn’t want Carly to be afraid. The Five Families mascarpone are never going to touch her, but she has the right to know what was said. She says, which was what exactly? and he says, the position is, unless and until they get married, she’s a civilian who could flip and give evidence to the Feds. She says she’d never do that, and he says he knows. It’s just an excuse to see how he would react. She asks if he told them what they wanted to hear, and he says he told them they would get married as soon as they can arrange it. This just proves any honest negotiations are a waste of time. They’re not interested in cooperating, and they believe Sonny’s territory is wide open, and she’s the key. She is, but threatening her was the worst mistake they ever made, and they’re going to pay.
Jason tells Carly that he can move now. He can probably get to Vincent Novak tonight. It would be a relief to get rid of that guy anyway. She says, but waiting is the smart move, and he says, moving quickly is always a risk. They should set the date, send out the invitations, and give them time to set whatever they’re planning motion. She says he knows how this works; he’s obviously thought a lot about it. So they’re going to do what he said, and set the date, send out the invitations, and make them think they’re winning. She gets up and looks at her phone, saying, they have to do something really soon. He gets up, and says, Carly… and she says, just tell her. Is any part of the wedding going to be about them?
Epiphany approaches Britt, and says, Terry told her Britt wanted to see her. Britt looks at Terry, who nods, and Britt says, yes, she did. Epiphany asks if she’s sure; she seems surprised. Britt says, she is. She didn’t expect Epiphany to come over. Epiphany says, well, she’s there, and she’d like to get back to her friends, so what is it? Britt says she’s sorry for how she treated Epiphany. It was self-serving, callous, and… Epiphany says, and dishonest, conniving, nasty, and lowdown. Britt tells her, don’t hold back, and Epiphany says, trust. There’s plenty more where that came from.
Spencer says he was going to tell his friends all about Esme, and she says, when? He says, tonight, and she asks what stopped him? He says, all hell breaking loose, and she says she could definitely sense tension. What happened? He says, it would take too long to get into. What about her? When did she get there? What has she been up to? She says, tailing the demon bride, and he says, she was following Ava. She says she got curious about his stepmother, so she checked Ava out at the gallery. She wasn’t there long before Ava rushed out, and she followed Ava to the hospital. When she got there, she overheard his father telling Ava that he was faking a trip to Dubai, so he could trick Spencer. Spencer says, and she didn’t think to call or text, or give him any kind of heads up? She says, almost, but then she overheard Ava ask his grandmother to go to Windymere. That’s when she got her beautiful brain wave. He says, what brain wave? and she says, to set Ava’s car on fire. He says, she what?
Trina walks into the hospital, looking sad, and sighing.
Doc tells Ava, Nikolas and Spencer will need some time to heal from this. Trina comes in, and says she was so worried about Ava, but Ava says she’s okay; just shaken up. Trina says, her car was burned, and Ava says, she wasn’t in it at the time. She guesses it was just meant scare her. Trina says, that is so messed up, and Ava totally agrees. She heard there was some drama at Windymere, and Trina says, nothing exploded. Mr. Cassadine came to Spencer’s party determined to teach Spencer a lesson, but he took it way too far. She doesn’t know if Spencer can forgive his father. Ava says, like, for the time being? but Trina says, like, ever. Ava wonders what Nikolas did, but Portia comes in with a police officer, and says, sorry. They want to take Ava’s statement. Ava thanks Doc and Trina for checking on her, and leaves.
Nikolas says, please don’t give up on him, and Laura says, please give her a reason not to. He says he realizes he’s made terrible choices, but he wants to do better by her, Ava, Spencer, everyone. She says it’s lovely that he wants to do better by her, and she’s sure Ava feels the same way, but she and Ava are adults. Spencer is still a kid. He’s not even twenty yet, and Nikolas has broken Spencer’s heart time and again. He literally attacked Spencer. How is he going to make that better? What steps is he willing to take? He’s way past the point where his promises have any meaning. One more terrible choice, and he could lose everything, and everyone close to him.
Portia says she thought Trina had plans tonight, and Trina says she did, but she wanted to check on Ava. Portia says, fortunately, she’ll be fine, and asks where Trina was. Trina says she was at a party, at Windymere. Portia says she heard Ava ask Doc if he’d gotten there in time. What in the world happened at Windymere?
Britt tells Epiphany, by all means, unleash. Let her have it. Epiphany says, okay, but Britt better get comfortable. This is going to take some time. Britt says, fire away. She hurt people, so she deserves everything that’s coming to her. Epiphany asks how she can enjoy tearing into Britt when she’s being contrite? and Britt says, once she draws blood, she’ll have a taste for more. Let her have it. Epiphany says, okay, she’ll say this. Losing her position as head nurse wasn’t just about the title. She worked hard to get there, but it was losing contact with the patients that broke her heart. Britt says she’s so gifted with patients. She’s glad Monica reinstated her. She just regrets she didn’t do it first. As far as hearts go, contrary to popular belief, she has one, and understands what it feels like to have it broken. Epiphany says she’s sorry to hear that. Since she’s still in the throes of her own heartbreak, she wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Britt says, since they’re sharing… and Epiphany says, is that what they’re doing? If it is, she doesn’t like it. Britt says she may never convince Epiphany, but she’s not the person she was. At least she’s trying not to be. Epiphany says, when she was in Cabo, she heard Britt tried to take down Cyrus, and risked her life for Jason, who Epiphany considers to be a friend. Also, Terry said she’s not all bad. Britt laughs, and says, a ringing endorsement. Epiphany says, as for her, she needs a second opinion. Britt says, that’s fair.
Spencer says, Esme was the one who torched Ava’s car? and she says, to save him. Something had to happen when he wasn’t around to prove he wasn’t involved. Even though they both know he’s up to his eyeballs in it. He says, he appreciates her trying to cover for him, but torching the woman’s car went too far. She asks if he’s sure. His father pretended to be dead for three years, and chose that awful woman over him. Doesn’t he want her to pay?
Trina tells Portia, it was so awful; Spencer was so hurt. Portia thinks the word Trina is looking for is traumatized. Poor Spencer. He must have felt so betrayed. Not that she hasn’t disappointed her own child. Trina says, no, just no. What happened between Portia and Curtis is A) none of her business, and B) nothing compared to pretend stabbing you kid. She doesn’t even know if there’s a word for that. Portia says, there is; assault, grabbing someone and hitting them with a blunt object. If anyone says it’s a crime what Nikolas did to his son, they mean that literally. Trina says, as a parent, Portia is doing lightyears better than he is. Portia thanks Trina, saying, she appreciates that, and Trina says, anytime.
Doc asks if Ava finished her statement, and she says, yeah, for all the good it did. It makes no sense. The threats and stalking, it all stopped when she and Nikolas filed for divorce. Why would it start up again? This person is getting everything they want. Doc says, something about all of it feels off. If they can figure out what it is, it might lead them to whoever’s doing this. She says, Nikolas came to visit her at the gallery, and Doc asks if he could have been seen. Ava says, yeah, if she’s under constant surveillance, which means she’s not safe anywhere. Not at her place of business or where she sleeps. Obviously not in her car, which she doesn’t have anymore. Where is she supposed to go? Is there any place left this psychopath can’t get to her?
Nikolas tells Laura, if he’s going to redeem himself and make almonds amends, he has to start with Spencer. He knows she said he should let Spencer come to him, but he needs to find his son. Spencer walks in with Esme, and says, here he is. Nikolas says he can’t begin to tell Spencer how sorry he is; how much he regrets… Spencer introduces Esme to Laura, and Laura says it’s nice to meet her. She wishes it were under better circumstances. Nikolas says he didn’t know Spencer was seeing someone, and Spencer says, why would he? Clearly, Nikolas doesn’t know anything about him. Laura asks if Spencer would like time alone with his dad, but Spencer says he has nothing to say to him.
The waitress brings shots to the table from the lady at the bar, and Bobbie asks if they should send them back. Deanna says, she didn’t have to do this, and they take the shots. Epiphany says, it will take a hell of a lot more than a round of shots to inspire their loyalty. To GH. They all raise their glasses, and Britt leaves the bar. She takes a last look at the table, and slips out.
Portia can’t believe Nikolas pretended to stab his own son, and Trina says, it was awful. The whole night was just awful. Portia asks, what’s wrong? Is she okay? Trina says, it’s not a big deal; it shouldn’t be a big deal. Just forget it. Portia says, Trina knows she can tell her anything. Talk to her. What’s wrong? Trina says, it turns out Spencer has a girlfriend. Portia hugs her.
Laura says, Spencer may have nothing to say to his father tonight, and it’s understandable, but tomorrow… Spencer says, on second thought, he does have something to say. He wishes Nikolas had never come back, and yes, he does mean that. Laura says, she sincerely hopes he won’t mean it forever. It’s clear nothing is going to be resolved here tonight. Spencer says if Laura is taking the launch back, he and Esme will come with her. Nikolas says, Spencer… but Spencer says he can’t stay there one more minute. He leaves, and Esme follows him. Laura tells Nikolas, it didn’t have to be like this, and leaves. The cheese Nikolas sits alone.
Ava tells Doc, whoever is doing this has proven time and again they can get to her, that they can get to Avery. No matter how many bodyguards; no matter how advanced the security system. Doc says he knows it seems that way, but the authorities can protect her. She says she can’t trust in that. She can’t rely on the authorities. She can’t believe it’s come to this, but she can’t risk Avery’s safety. She has to get the hell out of Port Charles, and she has to do it alone
Carly tells Jason, she’s not expecting hearts and flowers, but people are really wishing them well. Josslyn, her mom, his mom. Well, his mom is wishing him well; she just tolerates Carly. But all these people they love. They think they’re coming to a joyous celebration, but it’s really just a show for the Five Families white lasagna. He says, their wedding is not just a show, but Carly says, he just told her… He says, the families have to be dealt with, but it’s still them up there getting married. She says she’s really nervous about that. Not the wedding, but after the ceremony. What’s it going to be like when they’re married? When she married Sonny the last time, Jason was gone, but going back to her first marriage to AJ, she always had Jason as her best friend, and he’d always be there for her. If something went wrong, and the marriage ended, he’d be there and he was. But this time the marriage is to him, and he’s her safety net. She’s marrying her safety net, and she’s kind of freaking out. He says he’ll still be her safety net, and he’s counting on her to be his. She says he doesn’t need a safety net, but he says he needs her to stand by him, no matter what. She says she always will, and he says, okay. Then they’ll just figure the rest out. She tells him, he keeps saying that, and he says they don’t know what’s going to happen when they get married, no one who gets married knows what’s going to happen. All they can do is hope for the best, and trust each other. She says, they have the trust thing down, and he says, so he needs her to remember that when she freaks out. She says, and count to ten. He says, count to ten, and she hugs him. She says, okay, let’s pick a date. She looks at her phone, and says, how’s September 17th? He says, it works for him.
Tomorrow, Willow tells Chase that nothing has changed, Laura says no way are Spencer and Esme living together, Anna asks if someone is hitting on her, and Carly asks Michael if there’s something he wants to tell her.
🥁 Drew Debut…
Cameron’s first day in GH class.
💉 Creepy Nurse Girlfriend…
Otherwise known as a taste of Spencer’s own medicine.
⚖️ Never Enough Diane…
I so wish they’d have more storyline for her.
👋 Goodbye Hello…
Vague, but it sounds like she’s just going on vacation.
😈 All American Horror…
What the old Spencer has been up to.
🧂 Salty Return…
I could have lived without seeing Jen do the worm.
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🏃🏽♀️ And I’m Outta Here…
Because Bravo hates me, and chose to put Million Dollar Listing New York on at an inconvenient time, stay tuned tomorrow for those deluxe apartments in the sky. Also included, a little soap, a little tea, and a little wisdom. No matter what your cuppa is, stay safe, stay cheeky, and stay not burning too many bridges. It will take time to rebuild them.
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