(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Sonny meets Jason at the MetroCourt. He’s going to surprise Carly, and take her to the city. He says he’s been dealing with a lot with his father, and wants Carly to know she comes first. Jason tells Sonny that his problem is with the DA.
Griff doesn’t want wear out his welcome, but Anna says he’s family. He doesn’t think she and Finn need a house guest. Finn comes in, bringing Emma with him, who’s a young lady now (same actress though – brava!).
Kim says Oscar is sleeping and smiling. You’d never know what he’s fighting. Drew suggests she get a meal and massage, and she asks why he’s trying to get rid of her. He says, it’s New Year’s Eve. Oscar wants her to have fun. He feels bad, keeping her hostage at the hospital. She says she’s not a hostage, she’s his mother. Drew tells her Oscar said she would say that, and wants her to prove she cares by going out. Julian isn’t Drew’s favorite person, but he thinks Julian is what she needs right now. Kim asks how he knows what she needs. They didn’t even know each other until last year. He says he’s learned a lot in one year.
Laura goes to The Floating Rib, and asks Felicia if she can talk for a few minutes. She asks if Felicia is willing answer a few questions about when Doc had a breakdown, and started stalking her.
Not-Doc sees the back of someone sitting in not his desk chair. He asks if he can help them. A man turns around, and says, he guesses by the look on not-Doc’s face, he never expected to see him again. Not-Doc says he guessed right.
Emma tells Anna that her mom said she’s fine with the visit, as long as they don’t engage in international espionage. She asks Griff for a hug, telling him that she heard about Kiki, and she’s sorry. Griff appreciates that. She tells him that he shouldn’t be alone on New Year’s Eve. He says he’s happiest at the hospital helping people, so he’ll probably be there. She asks him to join them tomorrow for New Year’s Day. She wonders what Finn is holding behind his back; is it for her? He hands her a beautiful hatbox – the kind you only see on a soap opera – and tells her, open it and find out. It’s a fascinator. Anna puts it on Emma’s head, and Finn takes a picture of the two of them.
Laura tells Felicia that she’s trying to understand what’s going on with Doc. Felicia says she and Mac are trying to figure it out too. Laura says, it makes no sense. She thinks he’s headed for another breakdown. Felicia says, normally, she’d tell Laura to talk to a shrink, but Doc is the best one she knows.
Not-Doc assumes Peyton is there about the documentary on his brother, and asks how it’s going. Peyton says, great, thanks to him. Not-Doc asks if he wants a follow-up interview. He can even narrate to make it more authentic. Peyton says he has that wrapped it up with his own authentication. He’s here to shoot exteriors, but would love for him look at a rough cut. Think of it as a private screening. Not-Doc has a few things to clear up first, but will catch up with him. He asks if Peyton is still working out of the rental space at the pier. He is, and not-Doc says he’ll see him later. Peyton leaves, and not-Doc looks at his tablet. He sees an Invader article about the murders.
Jason tells Sonny that Margaux wants to take him down. Sonny says she stopped Marcus from having his dad arrested. She has a long game, but if her short game works for his dad, it will work for all of them. Margaux approaches their table, asking if it’s too soon to wish them a happy New Year. Jason says they were just talking about her. He was about to tell Sonny that she gave Drew the flashdrive with his memories. He’s not sure what she thought she’d get out of it, and she says, maybe she was just doing the right thing. Jason says, maybe. He has to go, and jets. Margaux apologizes to Sonny, saying she didn’t mean to drive his friend away. Sonny says she couldn’t if she tried. She has no leverage with Jason like she does with Drew.
Kim tells Drew that he and Oscar are trying to get her to go out with Julian, and Julian insisted she spend the evening with Oscar. Drew says, that’s generous; almost selfless. He doesn’t know if he could do that. If it was him, he’d want to celebrate with the woman he loves.
Anna says she’s going to get Emma settled. Emma tells Griff that she’s available to dance, if wants to follow in his father’s footsteps. They go upstairs, and Griff says, it’s amazing. All it takes is a funny hat and a memory of his father in a tutu, and all is right in Emma’s world. Finn says, it’s a good place to be. He tells Griff, what he’s feeling, he’s been there. Griff appreciates everything they’re doing, but nothing seems to help. Finn agrees, saying, people care when you don’t want them to, and inflict caring when you want to curl up in a ball alone. You don’t realize it until later. Griff wants to believe that – more than anything. He leaves, and Finn says, happy New Year.
Laura thanks Felicia. She knows none of these are good memories. Felicia says that’s why she and Mac went on the cruise, to get some distance from the anniversary of the murders. But she realized that if she was running from the coverage, she’d still be running from Ryan. A quarter-century later, he would still be affecting her. So she decided to do an interview with a television producer who’s doing a documentary. Laura asks, why? and Felicia says it would be done with or without her. She wanted them to know that Ryan wasn’t intriguing or glamorous. He was just a monster.
When not-Doc comes into Peyton’s work room, the film is running. Felicia is saying she survived Ryan, and his attempt to exorcise his own demons. Peyton says he’d appreciate not-Doc’s thoughts, but it’s a work in progress. He thinks Felicia is beautiful, and it’s easy to see why Ryan was obsessed. Felicia says, they first met in Texas. He was calling himself Todd Wilson. She should have sensed something was deeply wrong. Not-Doc breaks a pencil, and Peyton asks if he’s okay. Not-Doc apologizes, saying he’s fine. Felicia is dear old friend, and Ryan was his brother; his twin. It’s a bond even death can’t break up. Peyton says twins always talk about a special connection. Felicia touches on it; it’s a compelling interview. Felicia says Ryan made her life a living hell. It’s fitting that he died in a hell of his own making; an inferno.
Felicia feels just as in the dark about Doc as Laura. Laura says they both know he’s a good man. If he’s not acting like himself, something is wrong. Laura checks her phone, and sees the Invader headline: Two Gruesome Killings – One Killer?
At the hospital, Griff looks at the same article.
Margaux says Jason doesn’t approve of her. Sonny asks if she can blame him. Everyone knows she doesn’t approve of Sonny. She says he has his moments. He made a very compelling argument that she was losing herself in her vendetta against him. She decided to turn things around. He asks if that’s why she gave Drew the flashdrive. She says she was wrong to hold something as sacred as someone’s life and memories as leverage to get something on Sonny. She’s glad it didn’t work out. Sonny says he almost believes that.
Jason shoots pool at The Floating Rib. A strange man approaches him, and asks if he’s Drew. He can’t believe it; it’s really him. Jason says he’s Jason Morgan; Drew is his twin. The guy says he didn’t know Drew had one. He’d said he was brought up in a state home. Jason says they didn’t know until year ago, and the guy says, it’s such a trip. He knew Drew in Afghanistan. He was an independent contractor, and there was a lot of overlap with the SEALs. He introduces himself as Hank, and asks, how about a game? Jason racks, and Hank asks if Drew is still a SEAL. Jason can’t say, and Hank tells him that he didn’t mean to pry. Jason suggests he ask Drew himself; he’s living in Port Charles. The guy says, what are the odds of that? Jason almost clears the table in one shot.
Drew tells Kim that he can take her home, and there’s plenty of time to get ready. She says she’s not going anywhere, and reminds him about being stuck in New Year’s traffic last year. She asks if he remembers finding the CD, and says, Oscar is such a romantic. He was convinced she kept it in hopes of finding him. Drew says, it makes sense. He’s heard about himself, and he was fantastic. She says he was all right. She tells Drew, that kid never gives up, and Drew says, just like his mom. She adds, and his dad.
Margaux tells Sonny that Drew didn’t want the flashdrive. He said the past is past, and was more concerned about what’s best for his son right now. Sonny says, the kid’s got guts. It’s a shame he’s so young. Margaux says, it’s a shame for anyone; a kid or a jazz lover like Sonny’s dad. Sonny is grateful, and Margaux says he’s welcome, but wants it to be clear. He says, she’s the DA, and he’s an alleged criminal. Margaux says, alleged, and Sonny says, nothing has changed.
Emma gives Anna a bulldog keychain, and a bearded dragon keychain to Finn. She says the keys are to Anna’s house; it’s symbolic. Anna says, it’s very thoughtful, and Finn thanks her. She says she’ll leave them to discuss things. When she’s gone, Finn says he didn’t have the heart to tell her that he already has a key. Anna says, it’s not so much the gesture as the symbolism. Emma is saying that Finn should move in with her – again.
Griff is waiting at Doc’s office, and Laura asks if there’s a line. Griff says he’s not there. A shrink is like a cop or priest. There’s never one around when you need them. She’s glad she ran into him, and asks if he read Lulu’s article. He says that’s why he’s there; he needs answers. He thought someone who has looked into the darkest corner of the soul, and made a study, maybe… Laura says, maybe he can understand why Kiki had to die?
Doc is being interviewed in the film. Peyton asks what Doc can tell him about his brother. Doc says, he was misunderstood, like any artist, and he was an artist in his own way. He was too sensitive for this world. His pain was so intense, he needed others to feel it too. Like Goya and Van Gogh needed to experience it themselves to be appreciated. Not-Doc says, quite powerful, but he would cut all the stuff about Todd Wilson, and just focus on Ryan in Port Charles. Peyton says that would mean leaving out Gloria Wilson’s murder. Not-Doc suggests he just say Ryan killed his wife. Why mention Todd Wilson when there’s no such person? Peyton says, or is there? The funhouse is now a coffee franchise, and you’d never know it was there, which is fitting. Not one speck of Ryan’s DNA was found. That’s what inspired his ending. He asks if not-Doc would like a sneak peek. Not-Doc says, more than he could possibly know.
Hank tells Jason, good thing he didn’t bet money. He doesn’t remember Drew being this good. Jason says they’ve never played. Hank asks if Jason has Drew’s information. He wants to get in touch. Jason suggests he get Hank’s information, and he’ll pass it along. Hank grabs a napkin and pen, and writes it down. He says, tell Drew his buddy Hank is looking for him. He’ll remember. Jason says, memory is a funny thing, and takes a shot, finishing the game. Hank says remind him never to shoot pool with Jason again, and asks if he wants a rematch. Jason has somewhere to be, and Hank says, next time. When Jason is out of earshot, he calls Sam, saying there’s a quick change in plans. He needs to make a stop before coming over.
Margaux tells Sonny, don’t make problems for her, and she won’t for him. She has bigger fish to fry. He asks if she means a possible serial killer. She says two isolated homicides don’t make a serial killer, but he says, not according to the article. She says all it is, are theories. The police have yet make a connection between Kiki and Mary Pat’s murders. Sonny says, that doesn’t mean there isn’t one.
Finn wonders if 2018 went uphill or downhill since his and Anna’s last New Year’s Eve. She says Cassandra tried to kill him, and he says Cassandra’s henchman tried to kill her. She says they lost Nathan. He remembers her pain, and he’s sorry he couldn’t take it away. Anna says he did. He says, not a lot, and she says, enough. She tells him that she found her son, and he says, pointing a gun at her. Anna asks, who hasn’t at some point? Finn tells her, on one hand, her fearlessness is attractive; on the other hand, it makes him realize how much he’d hate to lose her. She says she’s not going anywhere. Emma comes back downstairs, and asks if they’ve reached any important life decisions, like asking Finn to move in. Anna says she’s oddly old-fashioned, and thinks it should be up to him. Finn says, it’s 2018. He’s not sure that it’s necessary for the man to propose, and Anna quickly tells Emma, he means moving in. Finn says, there are no rules anymore for cohabitation; someone just asks. He begins to stumble over his words, says, yeah, and walks out. Anna says, did he just leave?
Griff doesn’t think they should just walk into Doc’s office, and Laura asks what Griff thinks he’ll do; get moodier? She just has one quick question, then Griff can talk to him. Doc took an oath to help people in pain. Griff is thinking of going to the gym; he just wants to smash something. To think it might be the same person, and the start of a pattern with more victims. He wants justice, but at the same time, it seems pointless. Any justice that comes will be too late for Kiki.
Not-Doc tells Peyton not to keep him in suspense; show him the ending. Peyton says it’s not taped yet. It just occurred to him last night. He hasn’t told another soul. He puts the film back on. Peyton is talking to the camera.What if Ryan didn’t die in the funhouse? No way out? What if there was a trap door, or the blast itself propelled him to safety? What if he walks among them? What does he look like? Perhaps anyone. Even me. Even you.
Sonny tells Margaux that he’s taking Carly to the city tonight, but just so she knows, Kiki was family. So if she needs help with whoever did this, all she has to do is ask. Margaux asks if he’ll reach out to his contacts in the legitimate coffee import business. He says he’s just trying help. He means what he said about paying back debts. Margaux says he owes her nothing, and she’s not sure they can ever be even. Some debts can’t be repaid. Some things can’t be taken back. He’s sorry she feels that way, and she says, it is what it is. He starts to leave, and she tells him, have a happy New Year. He says, same to her.
Kim tells Drew that she’s going to check on Oscar. He says he’ll go next; they can be a tag team. Oscar can spend double the time with his parents; he’ll love it. She says they’re getting good at it, but wishes they didn’t have to be. She leaves for Oscar’s room, and Jason comes in. He asks how Oscar is, and Drew says he’s sleeping, but all things considered, he’s pretty good. Jason doesn’t want to give him anything else to deal with, but a guy approached him at The Floating Rib, claiming he thought Jason was Drew. Drew says Jason doesn’t believe him, and Jason says he was too anxious to tell his story. He hands Drew the napkin, saying the guy said he used to call him Hank. Drew looks at the napkin.
Hank shoots pool badly by himself. He ponders while drinking a beer.
Emma tells Anna that she wanted the keychain to convince Finn to move back in. Anna says she wants that, and Emma asks if she doesn’t want it too. Anna says, he’s very tidy. Emma hopes she didn’t hurt his feelings, but Anna says he understands she meant well. It’s just that men like to think they make their own decisions. Emma says, then they should make them faster. Anna tells her, they’re not all the same. Some are more anxious and tightly wound souls, like Finn. It’s best not to push them. Finn let’s himself in, carrying a suitcase and Roxie’s cage. He says he used his keychain. So do they want him to move in or not? Anna and Emma say, yes! and Finn and Anna hug.
Laura tells Griff that she was never one to believe evil wins out. That’s why she chose to run for mayor. He says, to fight evil? and she says, to do some good. She’s sure she sounds naïve, and Griff says not to him, but he probably sounds naïve to a lot of people. She says they have that in common. She wants to make the world a better place. She’s sure he wanted that when he chose be a priest and doctor. He says he took an oath to do no harm, but if he could get his hands on the person who killed Kiki, and take a life for a life, part of him thinks he’d be doing the Lord’s work.
Not-Doc says, it’s a heck of an ending. Has he screened it for anyone else? Peyton says, not yet. When it’s put together, it’s going to be a real eye opener. Not-Doc says, that it might. Peyton asks what he thinks, and not-Doc says he has a few notes, and closes the door.
Tomorrow, Kim tells Drew that Oscar was conceived on New Year’s Eve, not-Doc says he’ll see if anyone is looking for Peyton tonight, and Laura tells Scotty that Doc is sleeping with Ava.
🍗 On Top Chef, the remaining twelve were surprised to hear they were going into restaurant wars in Lexington. On previous seasons, the wars didn’t happen until they were down to eight contestants, but this time, there would be three restaurants instead of two, with the teams already decided. First, a Quickfire challenge was in order. It was an amuse bouche-based challenge, and the chefs had to come up with the quick, perfect bite, that begins a meal to get you wanting more. Michelle won immunity with what Padma deemed, one beautiful bite. When the teams were divided, training the staff seemed to be harder than the cooking, with few having prior experience, and not many of them retaining what they had just learned. The show ended just as the chefs were about to open their restaurants, and Tom threw them a curveball, telling them it would be a double elimination.
Stassi (Vanderpump Rules) got a cameo of them for Christmas from her beau Beau. I knew Beau was the right one for her. Colt and Larissa are possibly the most interesting 90 Day Fiancé couple this season. I think she’s really interested in him, which boggles my mind. And there’s already a cheating scandal. With him being the culprit. Mind more than boggled.
And the sweetest 90 Day couple. Come on, let him come to this country. So he punched out a few dudes. It’s not like they were strangers or his SO. The football players we have here already have done much worse.
Tomates et concombre du potager, recette locavore de Nicolas Masse, chef du Rouge nouveau bistrot de l’Hôtel Les Sources de Caudalie. (Céramiques Margot Lhomme). Par Emmanuelle Eymery.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Yep, I missed the first minute and a half. Sigh…
Weed Guy – who looks like one of the Orphans from The Warriors – asks where Cameron has been. Cameron says, right here for the last five minutes. Weed Guy asks, what about the last hour? He’s been texting. Cameron says he lost his phone.
Franco looks at Cameron’s phone. A text says, where are u? Elizabeth comes in and he tells her that he has news, but she’s not going to like it. She asks if he heard about Aiden. The kid who’s been bullying him apologized. Franco says, great. That means the whole thing is over, right?
Jordan and Margaux look at evidence. Margaux says they’ve been staring at it all day, and still nothing. Jordan says they can’t even figure out a motive. Revenge? Putting on a show? Is one murder camouflage for the other? Mary Pat seems to have no connection to Kiki, except for her terrorizing Carly, and Sonny being the father of Kiki’s half-sister. Margaux says, Sonny has nothing do with this. Jordan didn’t say he did, but she’s curious as to why Margaux is suddenly defending him.
Sonny tells the one guy who works at Turning Woods to have the staff search the building. He tells Carly someone has to have seen them. She tells him there are security cameras everywhere. Sonny says Mike knew they were going home, and Marcus says Sonny’s father knew what he was doing. His father took Yvonne to get her away from him. God help him if she comes to any harm.
Sonny gets it. Marcus is having a hard time, but he’s not the only one concerned. His family is hurting too. Marcus says a member of Sonny’s family is hurting one of his. He’s not sitting around waiting for bad news. He’s calling the police.
Lulu comes into the station, and gives Chase a container of Olivia-Q’s chicken Parmesan. They had leftovers, and she was running errands, so she thought she’d drop some by. In her experience, cops forget to eat when they’re working late. Besides, she could use a break. It’s been a long day with the kids, and it’s nice to talk to adults. She figured he could use a break too. He says she figured right. She asks if he’s identified any other suspects, now that Griff has been cleared. Chase says she’s using the chicken as a diversion. Lulu asks what he’s talking about, and he says she’s working him to get inside information, so she can break the story.
Franco says, Aiden and Charlotte are cousins, and asks Elizabeth why Charlotte would be picking on him. Elizabeth says Charlotte claims she was only trying help. Aiden didn’t want to drag it out, so she didn’t delve any further. Charlotte said the other kids think he’s different and weird. It breaks her heart. No wonder he doesn’t want to go to school.
At Charlie’s, Valerie snacks on bar nuts. Kristina asks if she wants some wine, but Valerie says it will go straight to her head. She’ll have some sparkling water. Kristina asks if Valerie wants her to dig around in the kitchen for canapes, but Valerie says it will ruin her appetite. She asks what the book is; she’s not into the self-help trend. Kristina says, that’s an over generalization. Like saying she doesn’t like romance movies. Valerie says she doesn’t, and Kristina says she’s just watching the wrong ones. Kristina will have to show her the right ones, and change her mind about the book. Her volunteer friends swear by it. Valerie says that explains where she’s been. Her new friends are taking up all her time. Kristina says it’s not like she’s been avoiding Valerie. She’s been busy. She says Molly mentioned that Valerie kicked ass at Jordan’s bachelorette party with the escape room. Since Valerie has an advantage, she should have been graded on a curve.
Sam tells Jason that she could forward the email to Spinelli, but he’s very protective, and she doesn’t want him to overreact. It’s sweet, but he’ll go full metal jacket on a search and destroy mission. Jason asks, what’s wrong with that? and Sam says they don’t know if the person is a threat. They also don’t know they’re not. The only way to find out is to open the email. Sam reads, everyone may have forgotten about your past, but I haven’t.
Margaux tells Joran that she’s not defending Sonny. She’s just saying he’s not the culprit. Jordan asks why she’s so sure. Margaux says, Avery is Kiki’s half-sister, and if Sonny wanted to eliminate Mary Pat, why would she have Carly’s hair in her hand? Jordan thinks they should look at it with fresh eyes in the morning. Margaux asks if she wants to join her, and check out a trio at the jazz club. Jordan says she could use an evening of jazz, but she has to finish up. If she’s done early, she’ll be there. Margaux says Jordan might have to save her from being hounded by random hipsters. She leaves, and Jordan’s phone rings. She asks, what kind of incident?
Marcus calls the police to report his wife missing, saying the staff is unable to locate her. Carly says she spoke to someone about the security footage, and thinks they’re somewhere on the property. Sonny says, there’s no need to involve the cops. He’s worried. Last time, it was lucky Dante found his dad. He doesn’t know how his dad will be if a strange cop stops him. It could go bad. He might feel protective, and it could escalate from there.
Lulu tells Chase that she’d never exploit a friendship to get information. He says her readers enjoy keeping up, but she says she’d never run the risk of disrespecting him for that. He’s glad her moral compass is still intact. She asks if he has any information. He says, off the record, and not for publication, he’s not going to be her PCPD mole, and wants no future attempts at bribery. He tries to give back the chicken, and she says, honestly, she just wanted to bring him dinner. He admits to being totally hungry, and says he can heat it up in the breakroom. He leaves a folder at the front desk, and asks Officer Murphy for a copy of the report. He goes to the breakroom, and Jordan tells Murphy that she needs assistance. He leaves with Jordan. Lulu wanders over and looks at the unopened folder.
Valerie says she’s just glad Kristina is finding her place. The last time they spoke, she was feeling lost. Valerie is proud of her. Kristina is proud of Valerie too. She was promoted to detective on the fast track, and she lucked out with her partner. Valerie says Kristina is worse than Bobbie, and Kristina says don’t tell her that she didn’t notice he’s gorgeous, Valerie says, nothing is going to happen. Not after what happened with her brother. She and Kristina have been friends for almost two years, and Valerie wonders why she’s never asked what happened between her and Dante. Kristina says it’s none of her business. She remembers Lulu being shady, but thought she should stay out of it. Valerie says when she was growing up, she never got a chance to go out and socialize; she was busy taking care of her mom. She doesn’t regret it, but it can be isolating. Kristina says she must have had some friend, and Valerie says, one girl, but things got weird. All of her memories are connected to her mom, and her entire world died. She felt lost, met Dante, and it just happened. He’s handsome, but it was more than that. He was a great guy offering her a safe space when her world was unraveling, and she went too far trying to hold on to the feeling. Kristina admits to being the queen of overdoing it. She gets it.
Kristina asks if Valerie remembers what she’d said about Curtis; it was fun, but they never connected on a deeper level. She asks if Valerie has dated since then, and Valerie says, no. Kristina suggests maybe she’s scared to put herself out there. She might meet someone and need them too much. Valerie thanks her for the depressing insight. Kristina says if her new friends have taught her anything, it’s that you’re in control of the vibe you put out in the world. She’s going to help Valerie get ahold of hers. They’re going out, and Kristina is going to be her wingwoman. Valerie says she can’t promise she won’t let Kristina make out with her to make someone jealous, but then says she’s kidding. Kristina says she knows.
Cameron asks Weed Guy how many times he has to explain it. The deal is off. Weed Guy says, wrong. The product is here. Cameron says he doesn’t want it. He was going to make pot brownies for a sick friend, but he’s doing all right. Weed Guy says Cameron is talking when he should be paying. Cameron reached out. He wanted the deal, and the deal is happening.
Sam tells Jason, it’s either blackmail or a con. Jason can see how that might work. Sam is established in her life and financially secure. They might think she’ll just pay to shut them up. Sam says if that hadn’t already blown up in her face, and everybody didn’t know everything, she’d be vulnerable. They’re counting on her to say what she needs, and offer it up as a price. Jason says, the only way to win is not to play.
Valerie tells Kristina, even if she was interested in Chase, which she’s not – Kristina says she protests too much. Valerie finishes that Chase has no interest in her. He didn’t just volunteer at Career Day at the school, but showed up in uniform, bringing a police dog. No one has ever done that. Kristina says, it sounds like there’s an attractive teacher. Valerie wishes Bobbie would understand. Valerie is feeling light-headed, and Kristina says, instead of a snack, would she try something else? Valerie asks, try what? and Kristina asks if Valerie trusts her. Valerie nods, and Kristina leads her to a chair, telling her it’s a meditation technique her friends taught her. You channel the mind’s energy to heal the body. Valerie doesn’t know if she’s into that kind of thing, and Kristina says Valerie claimed she trusted her.
Sam asks if Jason thinks she should ignore the email. He says, no; she’s not hiding anything. He asks if there’s any ex out there who might file charges, but she says, no. They were too embarrassed, and most are gone by now. Jason says if the family came after her, the statute of limitations has run out, so they can’t hurt her legally. Sam asks what if they can hurt her some other way? Jason says they have to stop them, but she says they need to know who they are.
Lulu saunters over to the desk, and glances at the folder. Chase comes back, and thanks her. She says they had enough leftovers for a football team. He says there’s enough for two, but she says she already ate. He tells her to stop pretending, and she sits with him.
Marcus says his wife suffers from Alzheimer’s, and Sonny’s father took advantage of her illness to lure her away. Sonny says his father has Alzheimer’s too. They just went off; there was no criminal intent, and no need for the cops. Marcus says his marriage might be at risk. Jordan arrives, and tells them to be civil. They’ll find them. She tells an officer to start interviewing the staff. Daisy comes in, saying she heard they were looking for Mike and Yvonne. She saw them fifteen minutes ago, getting on a bus.
Chase asks if Lulu has heard from Dante, and she says, no. He apologizes for being tactless, but she says he’s not. Dante is his partner, and she would have told him if she had anything to tell. Lulu trusts Dante with the situation. She knows it’s hard to make contact when you’re on assignment. Chase says she can talk to him, but she says she and Dante have stuff to work out – and they will. The undercover assignment came out of nowhere, and Dante would understand how to handle the trouble Charlotte got herself into.
Elizabeth tells Franco that Aiden always preferred hanging around the house to going out like the other kids. She wishes she knew why Charlotte thought he’s not fitting in, and what he’s doing to make himself a target. It wasn’t like this other years, then all of a sudden, this happens in third grade. Kids that age are sweet and cruel.
Weed Guy tells Cameron it’s from his supplier, especially for him. No refunds. Cameron tells him, sell it to someone else, which is what I’m saying in my head. Weed Guy says, he bought it. Stiop wasting time, and pay him. Cameron says, or what? and Weed Guy says, it goes back to the supplier, who will look for him, and mess him up. Or he can pay what he owes, and walk away a happy man. Cameron takes out the money. Is this weed laced with crack? I’m finding it hard to believe the supplier would go that crazy over such a small transaction.
Kristina tells Valerie, it’s about letting go of excess baggage, and casting out negative thoughts that are getting in the way. Think about what’s left. All the things bring her joy; make her feel safe, protected, and loved. Can she see them? Valerie nods. She stands up, and they look at each other. Kristina kisses her, and then Valerie leans in for another kiss.
Daisy tells them that she saw Mike and Yvonne get on a bus. Marcus asks why she didn’t stop them. Didn’t she think to call? Sonny tells Marcus to let her speak. Daisy says, she’s just a volunteer, and didn’t know their status. She knows Mike comes there during the day, and assumed he had permission to go on an outing. Jordan says she did nothing wrong. Did she see what bus? Daisy says, no. She saw them get on. They were already off the property. That’s why she thought it was okay. She hopes they’re all right. She’s sorry. Jordan tells her, don’t be. She helped a lot. Carly suggests they call Josslyn, and see if they’re at the house. Jordan wants a list of bus stops. Marcus wants to press charges against Mike.
Sam tells Jason that she wants know about the person’s possible agenda, and their situation. Then she can decide how to deal with it. Jason agrees. She should know who the people are, and who she’s dealing with. He tells her to remember she has a lot of resources and people to help her. She says she’s counting on it. Jason’s phone rings. He thinks it’s Sonny, but it’s Carly on Sonny’s phone. She says they’re at Turning Woods, and Mike took off with another client, Yvonne Godfrey, about fifteen minutes ago on a bus. The police already searching. Jason asks, who invited the cops? and Carly says, Yvonne’s husband. He’s upset, and so is Sonny; it’s pretty tense. Jason says he’s on his way. He tells Sam, Mike took off with a lady from the care center, and her husband called the cops. Let him know what she decides to do with the email.
Kristina and Valerie are still kissing. Valerie suddenly pulls away, saying, no. She can’t. Sorry. Kristina says, it’s all right. Valerie says she’s not gay, and not everything is about what Kristina wants. She takes off. Kristina calls after her, but she’s gone. Kristina says, God, what did I do?
Valerie sees Cameron handing Weed Guy money, and Weed Guy handing Cameron weed. She says she’s from the PCPD. They need to both stay where they are. Hands above their heads.
Daisy comes into Charlie’s, apologizing for being late. There was drama at Turning Woods. She says Kristina is crying, and Kristina says if she was polite, she’d pretend not to notice. Daisy says it’s not that way with friends. They stay in the truth. She’d like to help if Kristina lets her. At least tell her what happened. Kristina says she’s an idiot. She read a situation wrong. She saw what she wanted to see, and ruined one of her best friendships.
Valerie walks into the station with Cameron and Weed Guy. Chase asks if she’s the one who called for backup. She says she was on her way to meeting her aunt, when she interrupted a suspicious transaction. Weed Guy wants his phone call. His dad is going to sue. Valerie says they found enough weed in his backpack for intent to distribute. Chase asks if this is the customer, and Cameron says he can explain, but Chase tells him, don’t say anything until his mom gets there. Lulu sees him, and asks, what happened? He says, it’s a long story.
Franco tells Elizabeth that he’s worried about Aiden too, but there’s a more immediate concern. Elizabeth says, about Aiden? and Franco says, aboutCameron. Elizabeth’s phone rings. It’s Lulu, and she asks if everything is okay. Lulu tells her, there’s no easy way to say this. Come down to the PCPD. Cameron has been arrested for trying to buy pot.
Weed Guy says they have nothing on him. Valerie says, only all the pot in his backpack, and he was in the middle of a transaction. Weed Guy says his dad is going to bust her down to traffic cop. Chase tells her to go, and Weed Guy tells him, don’t. Unless he wants to be named in the suit. Chase says he’ll take the risk. Let him introduce Weed Guy to the holding cell.
Sonny asks why Marcus is pressing charges. Marcus says Mike kidnaped his wife. Carly says she went willingly, and Marcus says she’s not in her right mind. Sonny says, neither is his father. Jordan says, safety is her first priority. She’s calling in a silver alert. Jason arrives, and Carly says, Mike took off. Sonny tells him the staff is looking, and now the cops are involved. He needs his people searching. If Mike is confused, Sonny doesn’t know what he’ll do if a strange cop stops him. He could run. Her husband is pressing kidnapping charges, and they have to stop this before it gets any worse.
Elizabeth gets to the station. Cameron says, before she freaks out – and she says she’s past that point. She thanks Lulu for calling, and Lulu says she’ll give them space. Cameron says he can explain, and she says she’d like to hear it from Chase. Chase says he was caught buying pot. Cameron says, it’s legal in three states, and Elizabeth says, not in New York, not to minors at all, and not under her roof period. Cameron says he was buying it for a friend. At the front desk, Lulu opens the folder and takes a quick picture with her phone while Valerie is typing. Valerie ponders something.
Kristina tells Daisy about the kiss, saying she scared her away. Daisy says, her? and Kristina asks if she has a problem with that. Daisy says, it’s 2018. She’s just never heard Kristina talk about romance or relationships in the group sessions. So she’s into women. Kristina say she identifies as bi most of the time, but labels change every week, so she doesn’t know who she is. Daisy tells her not to feel forced to label herself. She’s sorry about what happened, and hopes Kristina knows they’d never not accept her. They want their family to be their truest selves. Kristina says she needed to hear that. She doesn’t know what she would have done without them.
Sam hangs stockings on the chimney with care. Her phone dings. She looks at it, and sends a message. Ok, Linda. You made your point. Now tell me what you want.
Jason asks Sonny where he thinks Mike might have taken Yvonne. Sonny says Yvonne doesn’t remember she’s married, and Mike thinks they’re dating. Carly wonders where Mike would take her on a date. Sonny’s phone rings, and Carly says, it’s Margaux. Sonny tells Margaux that he’s in the middle of something. She asks if he’s looking for his father. She just found him.
Tomorrow, Nina asks Valentin if it’s an invitation or a demand, Cameron asks Alexis if he’s going to jail, and Carly tells Jason if Sonny does this again, she won’t take him back.
Below Deck
The boat is readied for a new charter. Rhylee gives Tyler instructions. She loves being the boss. She’d like to get out a whip and chain, but isn’t sure what she’d do with Tyler. Kate would like to tell Laura that she’s clearly full of sh*t, and doesn’t know what she thinks she does, but Kate doesn’t have the time to like or dislike her. She tells Josiah at least they have each other; the normal ones.
Ashton wants a proper chat with Ross. Ross says it’s obvious he cares about Ashton. After the accident, he needed to just grab him, but also wanted to kick his ass. In his interview, Tyler says Rhylee is his boss, but he’d like to see what she’s like when she’s not at work. Maybe without clothes on. He’s excited about going out tonight. Rhylee tells him, don’t get too loose, and he says he doesn’t want to have a baby in Tahiti.
The crew gets ready to go out. In Ashton’s interview, he thinks there’s an incredible vibe. He dodged a bullet, and the new crew members are like fresh breath. They go to a restaurant on the water. Adrian is trying figure Laura out. He’s in an open relationship, and it’s fun to have someone to flirt with. She enjoys it, so he’ll see where it goes. At dinner, Laura never shuts up. In his interview, Josiah says Laura needs to settle down. Maybe she loves the sound of her own voice. Kate asks Tyler about himself. He says he was supposed to go college, but got into an accident. Ten of them went over a cliff. No one died, but it ruined his athletic career. In his interview, he says he had no broken bones, but was on crutches, picking rocks out of his skin. It opened his eyes about playing it safe, and he decided to live like every day is his last. He says he started with firefighting, then got into yachting.
Kate wonders if they should go out or go back to the boat. Laura says, go out! Kate says she just got there, and she wasn’t asking her. Ashton says, awkward moment. He just works here. Laura says she worked hard before she got there. Kate thinks it’s impossible that she was working the same situation. In her interview, Laura says it was uncalled for; Kate disrespecting her in front of the crew. Ashton and Tyler step away for a smoke. Tyler asks if Ashton fancies any of the ladies, and Ashton says he likes Laura, but he’s not forcing it. He wants something more intense than hooking up. Laura joins them, and Ashton tells Tyler to give them a moment. He leaves, and Laura says, she’s feeling sensitive. Tyler goes back to the table. Adrian says Ashton is like the Terminator. He’s back from the future to screw whatever women he can. It’s like a mission. Laura tells Ashton that she’s never been disrespected. Ever. Geez, really? Lucky her. She tells him it was a bit of a punch in the chest and a shame when people are like that. He hugs her, and says he’s got her.
Adrian suggests they migrate to the bar. While standing at the urinals in the bathroom, Ross tells Tyler to go for it. He’d be doing Ross a favor. Since the top of the wall between the bathrooms is open, Rhylee hears, and calls Ross a dumb-ass. Ross calls himself effing stupid. Rhylee starts telling the others what happened. Ross interrupts, and she tells him STFU; she’s speaking. She says Ross is the one who kissed her. He’s not making her a fool. She was doing him a favor. In Rhylee’s interview, she says she’s being painted in a negative light, and it’s belittling. She wanders off. The rest of the crew gets into the taxi. Laura says this is the least wild yacht crew she’s ever worked with.
Ty wonders where Rhylee is, and Ashton says she walked back. When the others get to the boat, Laura thinks Tyler went to see Rhylee. He did, and gets in bed with her. Laura says she knows Kate spoke horrible sh*t about her; she can feel it. Josiah tells Kate that Laura heard they don’t like her. Kate is tired of the victim card. In his interview, Josiah says, he knows Laura is new, butyou don’t come on the boat bitching about the chief stew. Kate comes back out and says she heard Laura doesn’t like them. Laura says it’s the other way around. Kate tells her it’s not polite to disrespect the interior. She has no problem giving her opinions about Kate. Kate goes back to her cabin. Tyler and Rhylee make out. Ashton and Laura go to the hot tub.
Laura is fed up. She tells Ashton she was attacked for no reason. Why does she deserve them attacking her? Ross joins Kate and Josiah in their cabin for a drink. Kate says, after Caroline, she’s sensitive to crew members thinking because they work together, there’s an alliance. Laura thinks Kate feels threatened by her. Kate tells Josiah and Ross that it’s not possible Laura was chief stew on a vessel of this standard. She also dropped seven champagne glasses before the guests’ arrival. She says, accidents happen, but all of Laura’s negative comments since she arrived aren’t an accident. Kate doesn’t trust her. In Ross’s interview, he thinks Kate is being rude to Laura. Ashton tells Laura it’s not about her, it’s about Kate. She’s right to be upset, but she’s stronger and better than that; let it go. Laura asks what she’d do without him. In her interview, she says she thought Ashton was a bro jock, and a bit of a player, but he has wisdom, depth, and feels like a friend from home. She tells him that he’s refreshing and nice, and they kiss.
Dogs mate on the dock. What is with all these dock dogs?
Adrian says Laura is thrashed, and she says, call the alarm. She and Ashton go up on deck, and get in a sleeping bag.
It’s time to get up, and everyone gets it together. Adrian isn’t sure how to read Laura. She could be using him as a game to get to Ashton. Ashton goes back to his own cabin, and Ross tells him that he head giggling from Rhylee’s bunk. Rhylee feels happy, and tells Tyler that he’s a good cuddle buddy. He does what she does, but does it better. Ashton tells Ross that he and Laura made out a little. Laura tells Adrian that they didn’t hook up; she’s making that clear. He’s sure everybody has their stories.
Captain Lee asks Ashton how he’s doing. He says his ankle is feeling better. In his interview, Ashton says the scary thought of not being able continue is gone, so he’s happy. He asks Tyler what happened between him and Rhylee. Tyler says they didn’t even kiss; they just cuddled. Rhylee said he couldn’t even get in his bed. In the galley, Josiah realizes it wasn’t the best time to tell Kate that Laura thinks she hates her. He should have waited until they were sober. In Kate’s interview, she says Laura has been getting on her nerves since she arrived. She’s not sorry she got frustrated. Hey, new girl, she’s the chief stew, and she has a voice too.
Kate asks where Tyler slept. He says Rhylee will tell her everything; he doesn’t remember. Kate asks, did they fork? and he says he probably tried. She asks, were they snuggling? and he says, yeah. Kate thinks it’s great. In her interview, she says, crew hook-ups are good for crew morale. It puts a spring in their step. It’s infectious, like STDs. The captain lounges on deck for the first time ever. At least that I’ve seen. Laura does laundry. In Laura’s interview, she says, it’s like when you’re sleeping, and there’s a mosquito buzzing, but you can’t find it. It’s how she feels about Kate’s negativity; it’s there, but she can’t kill it. Kate has to learn she can’t treat people that way.
Time for the preference sheet meeting. All of the guests are co-primaries across the board. The first ones being Helen and her fiancé Richard. Kate thinks Richard might be at the top of the mafia hierarchy. Why? I’m not sure. It’s the first time the group is traveling together. Adrian says usually the primaries are the main guests, but this time, they all are, so it should be interesting. They also want a Polynesian inspired dinner party, with the crew performing Tahitian entertainment.
Laura asks Josiah what happened last night. Josiah heard her tell Ashton that they don’t like her, and he told Kate. It’s probably all his fault. Laura says she was misinterpreted. In Josiah’s interview, he says he wasn’t keen on Laura, but she seems like a lovely girl. He hopes he can squash the issue. He doesn’t want it turning into another Caroline situation. Laura says she doesn’t want chatter behind her back. Adrian tells the crew that dinner is ready. Ross tells Rhylee that she misunderstood. He wasn’t referring to what she thought he was when he said Tyler would be doing him a favor, and he’s sorry it was taken the wrong way. She apologizes for misunderstanding, and he says he’s super regretful right now.
When it’s time for bed, Tyler asks Rhylee to cuddle. We hear pretty heavy breathing for cuddling. Rhylee giggles. In her interview, she says, last night, she had a great time, but only got two hours sleep.
Everyone gets ready for the guests’ arrival. Adrian talks to his girlfriend on the phone. He misses her. In his interview, he says they don’t often speak on charter, but it’s nice to talk to her. She doesn’t expect anything from him, but when he talks to her, he’s happy. He misses every part of the relationship. Provisions come in. Kate says, charter seven; everyone gets it. Laura helps Ashton put on his ankle brace. Captain Lee says, twenty minutes; everybody in their whites. Champagne is opened. Kate gets the leis. Captain Lee says, incoming.
The guests are welcomed. Kate gives the tour, and the luggage is retrieved. Josiah says Richard looks like the Italian mafia 100%. Fuhgeddaboudit. The captain tells the deck crew, distances are going to be critical. Stern lines are clear, and they move out. The guests wave to neighboring boaters. Laura asks Adrian if they have coconuts, and suggests making a coconut bra. Josiah tells her and Adrian to stop flirting. Adrian says if he was flirting, Josiah would know it. As usual, the table is beautifully decorated, this time with seashells. Kate calls Rhylee to help with the plates. In Kate’s interview, she says, Laura knows how to do laundry, and it’s all she needs from her right now. Life is a lot easier when you don’t bitch about your boss. Kate tells Rhylee what to take to the table. Laura asks if she should follow, and Kate says, no. Laura makes a face. In her interview, Laura says that’s what she’s trained for. It’s the biggest slap in the face, and she’s over it.
The guests declare the scallops and prawns perfect. Ross asks Tyler if he’s ever done the anchor drop. In her interview, Rhylee says she hasn’t been on anchor, and Tyler is beneath her. Josiah asks Kate, if they became friends with Richard, does she thinks he’d tell them how many people he killed? Ashton helps drop anchor. Captain Lee is impressed. Ashton is stepping up to the plate after a near-death experience. It’s the kind of initiative he likes to see. One of the guests asks Ashton if they can take a ride in the tender, and he says he’ll set it up. Kate asks Laura to meet her in the sky lounge. She tells Laura that she’ll be going with Ashton. Kate packs the bag with drinks, the guests board the tender, and away they go
Tyler says it’s not important for him to keep play and work separate, but he’s good at it. When he’s working, he does his job. When he’s not working, he thinks about having sex with Rhylee. Kate sees a striptease game in Helen and Richard’s cabin. She and Josiah look in the closet. Everything is black, and Kate wonders how many funerals she thinks she’s going to. In her interview, she says, black is chic, but it’s also 106 degrees in Tahiti.It hides the blood stains. On the tender, Laura waits on the guests. In her interview, Laura says if Kate thinks this is punishment, she’ll take it. Fresh air, a beautiful Tahitian island, and Ashton. I dunno. The crew is usually looking to get off the boat on an excursion, so I don’t know why she’d think that was punishment. Maybe she is stupid.
It’s starting to get dark when guests come back. Kate tells Adrian, dinner is confirmed for 8:30. Captain Lee asks Ross how it’s going, and how the new kid is doing. Ross says, great, and the captain asks if Rhylee is doing all right. Ross says he’s never seen her this happy. Captain Lee would like to keep that up through the end of the charter. In Ashton’s interview, he says he’s playing it easy with Laura. He’s getting to know her, and thinks the garden is growing at the moment. Is that a euphemism for something?
Ashton helps Adrian clean mussels. Adrian asks Ashton, what’s going on with Laura? Ashton needs to figure out the vibe. He says there’s more to her than people think. In his interview, Adrian says Laura didn’t seem that into Ashton, and he thinks Ashton took it as a challenge. One more point on his scoreboard. Adrian feels sorry for her. The centerpiece is a gorgeous Tahitian floral arrangement, and the guests are impressed. Kate presents mussels stuffed with crab, and Helen says the chef is top notch. Kate fixes the turndowns that Laura just did, and asks her to come to the master suite. She tells Laura that maybe she’s confused about turndowns. She leads Laura to another cabin, and asks, what’s the deal with the bathroom? Laura says it wasn’t like this, and Kate says the master is the same way. Laura can’t understand why Kate is so aggressive. Kate says she’s not; she’s in a rush. Laura says, that’s cool, but she has to relax. Kate says she’s not relaxed because Laura isn’t doing the job she said she could do. Laura tells Kate that she needs to settle down. Kate tells her, just do turndowns. In Laura’s interview, she says the difference between hers and Kate’s styles is that she’d never make a stew feel like sh*t. She’s lived and worked all over the world, and never experienced this before. It’s unprofessional.
Kate tells Ross that Laura didn’t like her asking for the turndowns to be redone. She’d like to know how Laura would ask, and Adrian jokes that it was brutal. In her interview, Kate says she’s in the Twilight Zone. Laura is criticizing Kate’s job, when she can’t do her own. Helen says the dinner is like eating a painting. Everyone eats in silence because it’s so good.
Laura asks Kate for a word. Kate says she’s in the middle of dinner service, but Laura wants Kate to hear what she has to say. Kate says, fine, but not near where the guests are having dinner. Kate leads her downstairs, shushing her, and telling her that her voice carries. Seriously. I’m not believing Laura was a chief stew either. I can’t imagine anyone who was ever in that position would get loud with a superior in front of guests.
Laura tells Kate, this is insane, dude. Another red flag. Doubtful she’d be calling her superior dude if she had ever been in that position. She tells Kate to figure her sh*t out. There were hundreds of other ways Kate could have approached her. She had no right to go through the cabins. Laura says, you need to check yourself. Understood? Wow.
Next time, guest Helen has a crush on Adrian, Captain Lee talks to Laura, Kate says she’ll quit if Laura isn’t fired, and Laura won’t be a tally on Ashton’s checklist. I don’t blame Kate. Kate can definitely be a bitchy mean girl, but she knows her job, and no way should any of the crew members talk to her like that. We were both left with our mouths hanging open.
🎅 Just To Be Annoying…
It’s not like it’s on a different date every year. And how did it happen that Thanksgiving was even early this year, yet we’re still rushing around? Is this some kind of Christmas denial that no matter how much time there is, the last minute is suddenly here? And what about the floor show? In an empty house? In the middle of the night? Oh, wait, that’s from Rocky Horror.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Yeah, yeah, I missed the beginning. Only up to the opening. I always think I’ll go back and watch it later, then it gets real later, and I don’t have a chance because of the pesky need for sleep. I had it on in the background, and the only important thing was that Laura joined Sonny in the chapel. Moving on.
Obrecht demands to be released and taken to her daughter. Finn says that’s not happening. Willow wonders if Chase wants to postpone their date, but he says he’ll take care of it. Finn tells him, get out while he can. Chase asks if things are under control, and Finn says, probably not, but they have Detective supercop Spencer there. Chase jets with Willow.
Nina tells Sasha it’s not a mistake. It’s quite the opposite. Her coming there was the ultimate gift. Sasha says, sorry she’s so shaky, but Nina says, don’t be. It’s been a draining day. Nina goes to get a drink, and Sasha and Valentin sit. Valentin knows things are difficult, and Sasha says, it was like an alternate universe. Going to the funeral for a sister who isn’t her sister. She can’t keep this up, not after putting Kiki to rest.
Sonny asks how Laura is. She says she’s been better. He’s surprised she didn’t come to the funeral with Doc. He knows there are issues, but in light of the circumstances… Laura says, rise above it and create a united front? Doc isn’t interested in that, and as a candidate for mayor, she thought her appearance might seem like she’s intruding on family grief. Sonny says it’s just his opinion, but he doesn’t think she’d ever intrude. She doesn’t think Ava would agree. Sonny asks why, and she says Ava is sleeping with her husband.
Carly knows Ava is hurting and wants to put it on her. She gets it, but the idea that it balances out Morgan – Ava interrupts, saying, Carly lost a child; so did she. Carly says she didn’t do anything to contribute to Kiki’s death, but Ava contributed to Morgan’s. Carly tells her, leave him out of it. Ava says she loved him too, and Carly keeps throwing it in her face, as if hers is the only grief that matters. She loved her daughter just as much as Carly loved her son. Maybe more. Carly suggests someone take Ava home. Not-Doc disagrees. This type of primal therapy can be the best way to get at anger and grief. Carly says she’ll go, but Ava says she’s not done.
Anna asks to be alone with the prisoner. Obrecht says, how dare Anna call her a prisoner? She’s a world renowned physician. Finn says she’s a world renowned something. Obrecht asks if he created the virus Britt has, and if he knows how to administer the cure. He says, nein. She demands to be taken to the hospital, but Anna says, there’s no rush. Unless she’s found a cure for the common cold. Finn says that would be a breakthrough, and Anna tells Obrecht that’s all Britt has.
Chase welcomes Willow to chez Chase. He’s going to light the candles, open the wine, and the shrimp scampi will be ready in no time. Willow is confused. He said he had to stop by to grab something. He says, surprise! He’s been taking an online cooking class, and with help from a meal prep service, he has a dish that will blow her mind. Willow says it’s their first date, and he thought it was appropriate to bring her back to his apartment? He says, it’s just dinner, and she says, no; it’s more than just dinner. She has no interest in being in his lair. She tells him, goodnight, and leaves. He wonders what just happened, and runs after her.
Valentin tells Sasha that he needs her to stay. She asks, why? it’s better for him if she leaves; less risk. He says, maybe, but things have changed since Kiki was killed. If she leaves, Nina will too. Sasha says, people are literally getting killed. She’s not going to be next because he’s missing his ex. Valentin tells her if not for him, do it for Nina. She’ll be devastated if Sasha leaves. Sasha says that was always the plan, but he says, plans change. Sasha says, it’s awful. She’s gotten to know Nina, and likes her. The last thing she wants to do is hurt her. Using soap timing, Nina appears, and asks what Sasha could do to hurt her.
Laura says, it’s an Interesting picture, isn’t it? and Sonny asks if Doc cheated on her. Laura says he claims he didn’t, but it doesn’t matter what she believes. She walked in on them kissing in the gallery. That’s all the information she needs. Sonny says he’s sorry, and shocked, and she says she is too. He says, maybe it’s a midlife crises, or he was caught in a moment of weakness. Laura says, he wants a divorce. He hand delivered the papers himself. Sonny asks if she still loves him, and she says she does. He says, then don’t give up. He and Carly divorced many times. Laura laughs, saying they have the record. He says they’re still standing. If they can do it, she and Doc can too.
Ava tells Julian to let her go. What more could Carly possibly do to her? Carly asks if she’s listening to herself. Me, my plan, my grief. It’s Kiki’s memorial, and she’s making it about her. Ava says she hasn’t been given the opportunity to mourn. Carly made her life miserable. Carly says, the sad, honest truth is, the only thing they can do to honor Kiki is make sure Ava doesn’t do the same thing to Avery. Ava lunges for Carly, and pushes her down, saying, Kiki was her daughter. Carly gets up and pushes back, saying, Morgan was her son.
Obrecht tells Finn and Anna, before she agreed to come, she tested the sample. It was Britt’s blood, and it was infected. Anna says, after Finn took the sample. Obrecht says, Finn did this? and he says, what goes around, comes around. Obrecht says, Britt isn’t really sick. Anna traded Obrecht’s fear for her daughter out of fear for her son. Her own daughter betrayed her.
Sasha tells Nina that she feel awkward, forcing Nina to move back to Windemere. Nina says Sasha isn’t forcing her to do anything. It’s not her first choice, but Sasha feels safe, and can forget her ordeal. Nina sees Willow come in. Valentin asks what’s up, and she says nothing she can’t fix.
Chase comes in behind Willow, and she says she can’t believe he turned on the siren. He says, it was an emergency. He just wanted to cook a nice meal, and show off his newly acquired culinary skills. She’s sorry she overreacted. He knows how it must have looked, and she says, a nice guy cooking her dinner? He says, since they’re at the bar, how about a drink? Willow gets a text from Nina. It says she hates to interrupt, but would Willow like to join them? Willow says she ordered wine, but might need something stronger.
Julian and Michael pull Ava and Carly apart. Carly says Ava is insane. The only solace in this, is that she won’t be able to torture Kiki anymore. Ava says, go to hell, and Carly says, you first. Michael tells Carly, if Ava wants to trash Kiki’s memory, let her. She’s only hurting herself; let’s go. Ava tells not-Doc, she hates that woman. Not-Doc says, after 9/11, Queen Elizabeth said, grief is the price we pay for love. Consider the bill paid in full. Ava says he’s talking to her like Griff. Maybe he should think about joining the priesthood. He says he already found his true calling.
Laura thanks Sonny for the pep talk, but it takes two people to fight for a marriage. Although he and Carly broke up, they fought their way back to each other. Sonny asks if she doesn’t think Doc wants that, and she says he said so, several times. Sonny says, then he’s an idiot. He knows her well, and any man would be lucky to have her. If Doc doesn’t see that… Laura says when she looks at him, she doesn’t recognize him. When she looks into his eyes, it’s like a stranger looking back – or worse. Sonny asks what she means, but Carly blows in. He asks, what the hell happened? and she says, more like who. She’ll give him one guess. He says, Ava.
Anna tells Obrecht, from one mother to another, they need to stop the vicious cycle of retribution; it has to end. Obrecht snarks, says the woman locking her up. Anna says, Britt is free. She has the opportunity to start over. That was the deal. Obrecht asks if Britt even hesitated. Did any part of her want protect her mother? Anna says she’ll let Britt tell her. She wanted Anna to give her this before she left town. She gives Obrecht an envelope. Obrecht sits there looking at it, and Anna says she’s not reading it.
Willow comes over to Nina’s table, and Nina introduces her to Sasha. She tells Sasha that Willow is Charlotte’s teacher, and Sasha asks, isn’t Charlotte great? Willow says, she’s one of a kind. Nina thinks they had a productive conversation with Charlotte. Valentin says they talked to her about how one’s actions can deeply affect other people. Sasha asks if they’re sure she understood. It’s a hard concept for someone Charlotte’s age. Nina thinks Charlotte is an amazing girl, and not to be criticized. Willow says she doesn’t think that’s what’s happening, and Valentin say him neither. Nina says, Charlotte is a special girl, and should be recognized for that.
Willow sees several shot glasses lined up, and asks if Chase thinks she’s a boozehound. He tells her that she said something stronger, and he didn’t know her choice. She decides she’ll stick with wine. She says, if the meal is still salvageable, maybe they should head back to his place. She’s a sucker for shrimp scampi. She tells him, no sirens, and he says he’ll try to refrain.
Sonny tells Carly, leave it to Ava to turn Kiki’s funeral into a sideshow starring herself. Michael asks if Carly is sure she’s okay; he’s going to take off. Sonny says he knows it was a hard day, and he’s there if Michael wants to talk. Michael says he loves them, and leaves. Laura says, he’s a good son, and Carly says they lucked out. Sonny asks how it went down, and Carly says Ava homed in on her, saying Carly thinks this makes them even now, and should be happy. Sonny asks who was there, and she says, Michael, Julian, Franco, Ava, Griff, and Doc. Laura says Doc can’t be far from his new girlfriend. Carly says, what? and Sonny says, apparently, they’re a thing.
Julian tells Ava to focus on the real reason they’re here; paying their last respects to a brave, beautiful woman who inspired so much love. He says he’ll take her home, but Ava asks him not to be kind, understanding, or pity her. She tells them all to go. Julian asks her not to shut him out, but she says she knows what she needs, and right now, she needs be alone with her daughter. They all leave.
Ava says she’s so sorry, and cries. She puts her head down on the grave.
Anna says she’ll give Obrecht privacy. Obrecht opens the letter. It says, by the time she reads this, Britt will be on her way to a new life. She’s sorry she tricked Obrecht, but couldn’t see another way. She’s trying to be good, and stay on the straight and narrow. They’ll see how long it lasts. She loves Obrecht, and hopes she knows that, but if only one of them gets to be free, she’s choosing herself. Obrecht says she chooses Britt too. Anna comes back, and asks if she’s all right, but Obrecht says it’s between her and Britt. She wants her phone call. Finn says, nothing personal, but who does she have left to call? Anna says, Maxie is in Nina’s camp, and Nina is focused on her daughter. Obrecht is surprised, and anna says, she’s alive. The miscarriage didn’t happen, and there were two DNA tests to prove it. Obrecht wants her phone call now.
Sasha tells Nina, Kiki’s death was too much. She can’t be here. Nina asks if she doesn’t feel safe, even on the island. Sasha says a crazy woman drugged her, made it seem like she slept with her daughter’s boyfriend, and her daughter ends up dead. Nina asks where she’s going, and Sasha says she still has friends in Chappaqua. When she saves some money, she wants to travel. Nina says, maybe they can travel together. Sasha says, maybe, and Nina say she doesn’t want be pushy. She just wants Sasha to know she’s not getting rid of her, now or ever. They hug, and Sasha looks at Valentin.
Chase and Willow eat dinner, and Willow says it’s really good. Chase says she seems surprised. He cuts his finger while slicing off a piece of bread. She laughs, saying she’s paranoid about the killer, but he lacks the necessary knife skills. She gets a bandage out of her purse and hands it to him. He asks her to help a guy out; it’s hard with one hand. She puts the bandage on his finger.
Carly says, Doc wants a divorce to be with Ava. Laura says he insists the two aren’t related. It’s a rather cold departure from who is and what he stands for. She believes him, but can’t help worrying that something is off. It started from the moment she got back. The only thing that’s different is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Ryan Chamberlain murders. Carly didn’t consider the affect it might have on him. Laura says, twenty-five years later, Ryan claims another victim – his brother.
Ave is glad Kiki can’t see her mess. She’s a mess, and she made a mess. Carly is right about one thing. Today was about Kiki, and she turned it into a circus. If she could trade places with Kiki, she would, in an instant. Not-Doc watches, as Ava messes with the dirt. She says, but she can’t. What she can do, is find the bastard who did this. That she will do. She promises Kiki that she’ll hunt them down and make them pay. She knows Kiki couldn’t count on her for a lot, but she can count on her for that. She cries, and not-Doc approaches.
Finn asks Anna who she thinks Obrecht is calling. Anna says, don’t know, don’t care. He asks if he can take her home, but she feels like she should check on Griff. Finn says, tomorrow might be better. He’s been where Griff is. Everyone is there on day one, and the next morning, you’re all alone. Anna is sure he’s right, and he says he’s always right. She says, no, and he suggests they agree to disagree. He remembers her mentioning something about being in love with him on the flight to Havana. Anna thinks he said first. Finn says they agree the words were said, and Anna says, they did nothing to commemorate it. She thinks they can fix that, and he says he’ll race her there.
Nina says she’ll miss Sasha. Sasha says at least they least she knows she accomplished one thing while she was here. She brought Nina and Valentin closer. He steps away to take a call. It’s Obrecht, who says they have much to discuss.
Willow thanks Chase for dinner. He’s glad she decided to come back to his lair. Willow says, it didn’t turn out too bad, and Chase says, considering how it started. Willow says she’s just keeping him on his toes. She says she should go, since there’s school tomorrow, and he says he’ll walk her home. He helps her on with her coat, and blows out the candles.
Michael sits at the MetroCourt bar. Franco comes in, and says he knows there’s no love lost between them, and there never will be, but Michael was special to Kiki. He was a hugely important part of her life. He thanks Michael for bringing her so much happiness. Michael says he may not have agreed with her, but believed she saw the best in him. He hopes Franco lives up to it. Franco does too.
Carly tells Laura, whatever is causing this with Doc, he’s going to 100% regret it. Sonny says, especially if it means losing her. Laura says they’re good for her ego, but she’s heading home. She leaves, and Sonny says, sorry about Ava. Carly says she’s survived worse. Sonny was thinking about ways to honor Kiki, and Carly says, give Avery the best life possible, and not let Ava do to her what she did to Kiki. Sonny says they’ll give her the life her sister would have wanted for her.
Laura calls someone, saying she hopes it’s not too late. She’d like to move forward with the terms of her divorce.
Ava asks how long not-Doc has been standing there, and he tells her that she’s wrong. She’s not a terrible mother. She gave her heart and soul; her all. The good and bad, the beautiful and ugly, the generous and selfish. Anything else would be a lie. Ava says, maybe she did, but he couldn’t save Kiki. Not-Doc asks, how? She’s not a mind reader. As difficult as it is to accept things beyond our control, it’s just life. She says, life is a travesty; a bitter, pointless joke. Not-Doc says, sometimes it is. Other times, it’s so glorious and radiant, you practically have to shield your eyes. She gets up, and asks him why he didn’t go. He says because she needs him. She says she never needed anybody. He says he’s here for her, and won’t go unless she tells him to get lost. She says, don’t get lost, and he says he won’t. He leads her out of the cemetery.
Tomorrow, Griff asks Finn if this is payback; Obrecht tells Valentin if he doesn’t spring her, he can say goodbye to Nina; and Carly asks what the hell is wrong with not-Doc
Below Deck
Man overboard. Ashton has gotten his foot caught in a line, and goes over the side of the boat. Rhylee radios the captain. Ashton gets pulled out into the water, away from the boat. His head pops up. Captain Lee tells them to get his ass out of water and on board. He’s okay, and the tender is sent out to him. The guests get an extra adrenaline rush that’s not on a jet ski. Ashton says he’s never been in that situation. As he was putting out the tow line, he stepped on it, and it wrapped around his ankle, pulling him off the boat. Rhylee says, thank god for Brent, the camera guy. He jumped in the water, and did what he needed to do.Ashton owes Brent his life. The whole thing is pretty intense.
The tender follows the Seanna to anchorage. Captain Lee asks what happened, but Ross isn’t sure. The captain says, it was a stupid move, and scared f**k out of him. Ross apologizes. In his interview, the captain says Ashton was thirty seconds away from dying. He doesn’t know how he’d feel, having to call Ashton’s parents to tell them that their son was dead, and he’s responsible. He has kids, and doesn’t know how he’d make that call. He needs a minute.
The guests talk about the accident. One of them says, when you’re gasping for breath, it seems like forever. In Kate’s interview, she says they don’t want people to know how dangerous the job is. That would be scary, but this was a reminder. Calling the tender, the captain asks Ashton if he’s okay physically. Ashton says his ankle is swelling. The captain says they’ll get him on board asap, and he’s already made a call to the doctor. In his interview, Captain Lee says it’s not a pleasant situation, but he can’t pick Ashton up in open water. In Ross’s interview, he says he can’t wait to see Ashton, and give him a hug, but at the same time, wants to slap him for stepping on the line.
We get a break, and look at the beauty of Tahiti.
Lunch is prepared. Aiden says, the show must go on. Their job is distracting the guests from what went on, and it starts with lunch. He makes steak and shrimp, but fancier. It looks amazing. The captain drops anchor, and Ashton boards. Ross hugs him, and tells him not to do that to him again. It’s time for the jet skis. For the guests, not Ashton.
Ashton limps to his cabin. Aiden asks if he wants company. In his interview, Ashton says he should never have been on the water side of the line. He knows that, and was trained not to do it. When he hit the water, he was fighting to get his head up, and get air. It was the most intense force he’s ever felt around his ankle. He mentally prepared himself for his foot to be ripped off. If someone hadn’t gotten to him in time, he would have bled out, but Brent got the lines off just in time. The captain stops by, and says he thought it would be worse. Ashton says, it was stupid, but the captain would rather focus on how lucky they were that someone got to him in time. He tells Ashton to elevate his ankle. In Ashton’s interview, he says when he was on the tender, he was in tears some of the time, but at other times, he was calm. Laura asks if he’s okay, and Ashton says it was his fault. He shouldn’t have been on that side.
The guests get ready to use the jet skis. Kate tells Aiden, it’s been an emotional roller coaster. He says Laura is taking care of everything, but Kate doesn’t know if she’s helpful or annoying. Aiden says she was complaining about them cutting corners, but she doesn’t know what she’s doing well enough to be negative. In her interview, Kate says Laura has a lot of opinions. If she’s been a chief stew, she should put herself in Kate’s position, and not be hot from the start.
Josiah says he’s heard horror stories about yachting, but the main thing is to make sure Ashton is okay. They need to look after him until he’s better. Kate says she’s never had a crew member almost die in front of the guests before. The tender brings the doctor to the boat. Ashton explains what happened. She asks him to try and walk on it, and says it’s not broken, but the pain is going to increase. In Ashton’s interview, he says it’s a massive relief, but he’s concerned about the pain.
Ross tells Ashton to rest up; he’ll pick up Ashton’s slack. Ashton jokes that Ross will see how much he actually does. Kate radios Laura. In her interview, Laura says she may or may not have shot herself in the foot. She forgot how mundane the job of third stew is. Although it doesn’t matter on this yacht; the bar is set kind of low. This one is a real jerk. Better than Caroline, but still a jerk.
Aiden says they had a rough start, so for dinner, he’s making chicken breast; comfort food. He loves surprising people by deconstructing everyday things, and giving them a new perspective. The guests get all weird about having chicken, even though the dish looks just as fabulous as always. They agree it’s done well, but it’s still chicken. One of them says that’s what poor people eat. Josiah asks if everything is okay, and a guest says, none of them put chicken on their preference sheet. He asks if they want something else, and she says she wants seafood. In her interview, Kate says the dish looks amazing. She thinks maybe he should have added shrimp with it, but they don’t have to act like a-holes. Josiah tells Adrian, and he makes scallops. In Adrian’s interview, he says even in the fanciest restaurants, they serve chicken. If they don’t want it, they should put it on the preference sheet. One of the guests says, chicken is not acceptable, and they keep repeating how they didn’t put that they wanted it on their preference sheets. They didn’t put lamb on their either, but they ate that just fine. Kate serves the scallops, saying Adrian made extra, everyone wins. A guest says he should have made scallops first. Here’s where I would get fired and go to jail, because I would punch them.
In his interview, Tyler says he started an agency, and crushed it, but the corporate world wasn’t for him. He lives off of adrenaline. Adrian getting pulled into the water wasn’t the kind of rush he was looking for though. Kate sees towels on the floor, and straightens up the cabins. In her interview, she says if Laura was a chief stew, and knows as much as she says she does, she’d know how to do turndowns. The guests go to bed, but a few of the ladies stay up drinking and dancing around under a disco ball.
Laura asks Aiden how service was, and he says the guests were super rude. He tells her that she forgot to do the turndown. She asks if Kate is mad, but he says, more like aggravated. In her interview, Laura says she doesn’t know what Kate’s deal is. She’s been working super hard, and would appreciate some positive feedback. Instead, she’s getting a mean girl thing. She gripes to Adrian that she has to do bitch work and clean up loose ends. Aiden says the third stew is supposed to do that and shut up about it. Some advice for her integration.
Laura asks if guest Carolyn wants to do yoga or Pilates, and then wakes up Kate to tell her that she’ll be doing Pilates with her. Kate says there’s only one side of the bed, but it’s the wrong side she’s getting up on. Laura asks what happened with the turndowns, and tells Kate the only thing she didn’t do was the second bed. Kate explains that one guest wants water near their bed. Laura says that wasn’t relayed to her, and Kate tells her to ask. In Laura’s interview, she says she thought the vibe on the boat was not caring. Where is she getting this from? Captain Lee says no one goes past the second step, and shows Ross where the line should be. In his interview, the captain says, it’s Towing 101. This is simple. He tells Ross that no one has a reason to be down there for any reason. Ross feels good about it.
Laura sets up yoga with two guests. The anchor is secured. Captain Lee tells the deck crew to get the tender ready. Tyler tells Rhylee, ten minutes. She says she can’t do this life anymore. Adrian says when the guests act like drunken a-holes, it goes over his head. If the guests aren’t happy, it’s not his problem. Ross is paranoid about tow line now, and tells Rhylee to get away from it. Captain Lee radios to get their asses off the swim platform, and calls Ross to the wheelhouse. In the captain’s interview, he says Ashton was just swept off the deck, and they have to be told how effing stand. He asks Ross why Tyler is on the swim platform. He says it was Rhylee, and Captain Lee tells him to get her ass up there. He tells them the minute the stern line is released, they’re to get their asses off the swim platform. They can get the tender back, but not a life. He doesn’t want a replay.
Laura ends the yoga class with, namaste, and breakfast is served. Ross asks Rhylee why she wasn’t listening, and she tells him not to wake her up at the last minute. Ross starts talking over her, saying he told her to get away from the line, and she asks him to give her a second respond. He tells her, listen up, and she says it’s Chandler all over again. In his interview, Ross says she should know better, and get the f**k away from the line; leave it. He suggests they move away from the guests.
Adrian brings Ashton breakfast, and Ashton says he’s a legend. Ross says he told Rhylee to get away, and she says he told her to get behind; there’s a difference. He says he doesn’t have to explain himself, but she says if he doesn’t, she’s the one who gets reamed. He starts to walk away, and she says walking away is a bullsh*t move. He tells her to use her brain when he instructs her to do something. She suggests he instruct more than ten minutes before they do it. Now she knows what he means. He says it’s his fault. She tells him that she does what he says, and if he means something else, she can’t read his mind. In his interview, Ross says he’s tired of fighting. Sometimes you have to let things go, but with Rhylee, he’s taking the easy way out. He tells her they’ll work it out.
Kate suggests Adrian grill on the swim platform. They drop anchor. Kate tells Ashton to radio if he needs anything. Adrian is making carrot cake for the birthday dinner. In her interview, Kate thinks it’s annoying when anyone celebrates a birthday, unless they’re a child. They set up, and Kate says birthday girl Janet wants leis; it was on her preference sheet. Josiah says they all have to lay her, like we didn’t fall off our dinosaurs when that joke was told the first time. Adrian thinks the cake looks like a nipple, and tells Laura that he was inspired by her. In Laura’s interview, she says, he’s the cutest guy ever, but definitely has only one thing on his mind.
The guests arrive at the beach club, and Janet thinks the décor is cute. Adrian sets up a buffet, and Janet says her taste buds are having a party. Laura does laundry. Ashton gets up, and peeks in. He tells her as soon as his foot heals, they’ll go on the dance floor. The guests toast to Janet. Kate says they have a birthday surprise, and reveal the cake. Janet says, oh wow, so I guess it’s good.
Tyler tells Rhylee that he was engaged, but she’s married with kids now. In his interview, he says he was engaged to his high school sweetheart, but she wanted him to go into construction, and he wanted to be a firefighter. Rhylee says she was engaged, but they both cheated. Tyler tells her that she has some good years left, and she says she can still snag somebody.
Laura asks Adrian what the guests want for dinner, but he says he doesn’t talk to the guests about it. In Adrian’s interview, he says these guests want the most expensive dishes they can get. Tonight, he’s making lobster and beef. He’s going to make them the best food ever until they realize it. The dinner is pronounced delicious and perfectly cooked. The guests turn in. Wow. These people are early to bed.
Laura asks Ashton how he’s doing, and he says, soldiering on. It’s frustrating not doing anything, so he’s doing what he can. Rhylee tells Tyler that everything is ready. In Tyler’s interview, he says he has skills, but motor yachts are in a different category. He doesn’t mind Rhylee showing him the ropes. He has a lot to learn – and she’s hot. Ashton comes out, and hugs Tyler. The anchor is up, and the tender is cut loose. Even I’m nervous now, and watching the lines. I don’t know wth Adrian made for breakfast, but I’m in. Some kind of wraps with salmon cream cheese, apple turnovers, and the eternal crispy bacon.
Anchor is dropped, and they dock. Captain Lee tells the crew to get ready for guest departure. Primary Brandy says they all agree it was a wonderful, once in a lifetime trip. Her hat is off to the crew for handling a scary experience better than she would have. When the guests are gone, the crew changes out of their whites, and the deck furniture is covered. It’s tip meeting time.
The captain says, not even an hour in, and they’re out a guy, meaning Ashton. Captain Lee thought everybody did a good job. The tip is $16K, or $1300 each. Ashton thanks everyone for looking after him. Since he didn’t do any work, he doesn’t feel he deserves a tip, and wants to split it among the crew. Captain Lee says, that’s not okay; it’s not the way they roll. Rhylee says he would have done a lot of work if he could have. The captain say he’ll be having a meeting shortly, and it will be sobering.
Clean up starts. Rhylee tells Tyler that he was spot on, jumping in and listening. Captain Lee calls everyone to the sky lounge, saying it’s time for a come-to-Jesus meeting. What they’re about to watch is sobering. He’s going to show the film from Ashton’s accident. He wants them to see the actual footage, so they realize the severity of the situation. They watch, and he points to Ashton underwater. He says, Rhylee made one call, and it’s barely audible. At that point, Ashton was being dragged by his foot, and she should have said it three times. He’s still moving a boat that’s five-hundred tons, with one that’s two and a half tons behind it. As soon as the tender drew tight, it would have severed Ashton’s foot, and he would have bled out. Then he would be calling Ashton’s parents to tell them that their son is dead. In his interview, Ashton is surprised it happened so quickly. He’s been given a second chance.
The captain says it’s hard to watch, but these were the mistakes they made, collectively. In his interview, Captain Lee says it’s hard to watch, and he needs a moment. He tells the group that they’re extremely lucky; Ashton, the luckiest of all. He tears up, saying he doesn’t want to lose a crew member like that; it’s not going to happen. He tells them, carry on. Everyone is choked up. In the captain’s interview, he says they averted a catastrophe by true luck. He wants them realize how fortunate they were. They need to care about themselves and their loved ones. In the end, it’s all they’ve got.
Later this season, fireworks, boob sweat, onesies, a top-notch chef, Josiah in gold lamé, Rhylee hooks up with Tyler, nasty guests, the boat goes sideways, Ross says enough’s enough with Rhylee, a guest falls off a jet ski, Laura tells Kate to check herself, and Kate wants Laura fired or she’ll quit.
🍸 Important news – Vanderpump Rules will be on Sunday at 9 pm. Why? Who knows. Bravo likes to mess with me. According to the digital guide, it will also be rerun in its regular slot on Monday.
🍹 Angst in the OC…
Vicki really shouldn’t have said that, but what else is new?
Even better than Rudolph, One Life to Live‘s reveal that Todd Manning is the Lord heir. Todd using a crushed beer can as a tree ornament isn’t until the second link, but if you want to watch both, one leads into the other.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Felicia tells Mac that she can’t believe this happened. What kind of sicko murders a poor innocent girl, and plants her body in a honeymoon bed? Mac says, not just anybody; the police commissioner. Felicia thinks Maxie must have been freaked out. Being there and having come home alone; they should have called her. They knock on Maxie’s door, and she tells them come in. They see Maxie rubbing Peter shoulders. She’s like, hi mom! hi dad! Felicia smiles, and Mac is like, what?
At the hospital, Anna tells Finn that she has to get to the airport. She’s going to be late. He says he has time. He still has to figure out who’s taking care of Roxie. Anna suggests Chase, but he says, it’s kind of a big step. She’s very demanding, and Chase has his hands full with Kiki’s case. It blows his mind. She was a sweet girl, full of promise and potential. Who would do that? Anna knows it wasn’t Griff.
Chase tells Griff it’s just the two of them. Tell him what actually happened with Ava. Griff says she screamed about Kiki. It was an exercise in grief. Chase says, that’s it? and Griff says, all that’s left is for the PCPD to exonerate him. Jordan comes in, and says she wants the truth about Ava right now. He says he can’t keep repeating himself, but she’s not talking about that. She means the crime Ava committed a few days before her daughter’s murdered.
Ava tells not-Doc, Griff is so good, she actually believed Griff, but can she trust that? If he’s not responsible, who is? Not-Doc says he is. Ava asks how is he responsible? He didn’t kill her. He says, yes, he did.
Sonny notices Margaux, and asks how long she’s been standing there. She says, long enough to understand how much he misses his son. It turns out he does have a heart.
Finn tells Anna it’s an awful time for traveling. She should be there for Griff, and he can be there for her. Anna says, and Roxie, and he tells her, that’s a given. She is worried about Griff, but if she doesn’t act now, Obrecht could relocate. Finn says, if it’s so important, he’ll come with her. Hayden doesn’t need to see him. Anna says she was pregnant with his child, and they were going to get married. He says, it was a long time ago, but she says, not that long. It’s important that he see Hayden in Rome. Epiphany hears them, and asks if Anna is out of her ever-lovin’ mind.
Felicia tells Maxie, sorry. She didn’t know Maxie had company. Mac asks if that’s Peter’s tux from the wedding, and Peter says he hasn’t had time to change. Felicia asks if he spent the night, and Peter says he was in the hallway. Maxie says she found him this morning. Mac thinks that sounds stalkerish, but Maxie says after the nightmare wedding, Peter brought her home. Mac says, so he stayed the night? and Maxie says he was worried about her and James.
Griff isn’t sure he knows what Jordan is talking about. Jordan says Sasha told them. Chase says Ava drugged Sasha and made it look like Griff was cheating on Kiki. Why wouldn’t they report it. Griff says Ava was already hostile. they didn’t want it to escalate. They thought if they approached Ava themselves, she’d leave them in peace. Jordan says, what about after Kiki was killed? Didn’t it occur to him that it was pertinent information? Griff didn’t think the two things were related. Chase says he’s protecting Ava. Jordan says he’s the only suspect in a brutal murder. He’s in no position to protect anyone, including himself. Chase says, withholding information will just make it worse. Jordan says they’ve heard Sasha’s account. Now give them his.
Ava says not-Doc isn’t making sense. Why would he say he killed Kiki? He says, not literally. Neither did she. Yet she’s suffering; not just grieving, but feeling guilty. It’s on him. He encouraged her to explore her fears and fantasies about Kiki and Griff, and she did. She wrote her daughter off; even said she’d be better off if only Kiki wasn’t around. Ava says she didn’t mean this. She just wanted peace. A moment when she didn’t feel less than. Not-Doc says her feelings aren’t wrong. It’s not her fault Kiki is gone.
Sonny asks Margaux how her life is. Her mom hasn’t been arrested. He helped her get the confession, so he’s just curious. She says he’ll love this. He was right. She’s so angry at her mom, but it no matter how angry she is, her mom isn’t the one she wants to punish. It’s him. But she has no evidence. Not one single solitary thing that will lead to his arrest. So what does she do? Sacrifice her mother for the hell of it? It won’t bring her father back. Sonny says he’s done dumb stuff out of grief. He made bad choices that caused himself and other people needless pain, all in the name of vengeance. For what it’s worth, he’s happy she’s off that road.
Griff tells Jordan that he and Sasha based it on how they felt, and lack of memory. Jordan says there’s only one person who stood to gain from it. His story matches with Sasha’s. She tells Chase they have to question the staff, specifically room service. Chase says he’ll find out if the food was unattended at any point. Jordan asks Griff what Kiki thought. Did she think her own mother could be that extreme? Chase says if there was ever a time for full disclose, it’s now. Griff says Kiki was worried Ava wasn’t through with them. Jordan asks if she expected more punishment from Ava, and Chase says maybe she gave them some. Griff gets how it how looks, but in no way does he think Ava killed Kiki. She wanted revenge, and is capable of horrible things, but never that.
Not-Doc tells Ava that he’s sorry. He thought he was helping her by allowing her to express her urges, no matter how negative, destructive, or violent. Now that it’s come to fruition, he feels he might have destroyed the best parts of Kiki by encouraging her anger, rather than telling her to set it aside and reconcile. Ava asks if he’d give her the same advice if Kiki was alive and well, and not-Doc says, no. Ava says he couldn’t have known what the future held, and he says she couldn’t either. She needs to forgive herself. Ava doesn’t think she has the strength, but not-Doc says he won’t leave her side until she does.
Margaux tells Sonny, don’t get too comfortable. One wrong move, and she’ll be all over him. He knows that. He also knows she lost her dad when she was a little girl. He lost his too. His father was a gambler, and took off when he was young. Whoever’s to blame doesn’t matter. It creates a hole in your heart that doesn’t go away fully. The point he’s making is that he understands that pain, and he’s sorry she had to feel that. She doesn’t understand how he can be a ruthless bastard, and say something like that and mean it. She knows he does. He tells her it’s possible to be two things. You can be ruthless and still have a soul. He starts to leave, and comes back, giving her his scarf. He says it’s obvious she’s not used to Port Charles winters.
Epiphany tells Finn and Anna it’s the worst idea ever. Anna says her going after Obrecht or Finn going to Rome, and Epiphany says, both. Anna says it’s not her business, and Epiphany says, her hospital, her rules, with Finn saying it along with her. Anna says that’s not how it works. Finn tells Anna she’s going to so lose this battle. Anna says she’s going to protect her son, but that’s not what Epiphany has a problem with. She asks Anna why not take Finn with her? Anna says she’s capable of doing it herself. Epiphany wants to rephrase that, and asks why she would send her boyfriend across the ocean to see his ex. Is Anna trying to get rid of her man? Robin asked her to keep an eye out, and she agrees with Robin; she likes them together. Anna is shooting herself in foot. Admit she likes him, and let him come with her. Finn laughs.
Maxie thanks Peter, and Mac follows him out. In the hallway, Max says he doesn’t know what’s going on, but he’s choosing to believe Peter’s intentions are good. Peter says, they are, and Mac says if it turns out he’s wrong, and hurts Mac’s little girl, he’ll make Peter’s life a living hell. In the apartment, Felicia asks if Maxie is all right. Maxie says she’s been thinking about Kiki. She had a bright future. Felicia says, like Georgie, and Maxie says, and Nathan. It’s infuriating and unfair. Why is she still there? Felicia doesn’t know, but she’s grateful, and there’s a little boy and girl who agree with her. They hug.
There’s someone to see Griff, who says they’re a friend. Sonny comes in, and asks how he’s doing. Griff says he’s been better. Sonny wishes he could say he doesn’t know the feeling, but he’d be lying.
Ava tells not-Doc that he doesn’t have to stay, but he says he wants to; they’re in this together. She doesn’t know what she do without him and Julian. If they’d told the police she had a gun… Not-Doc says, Griff could have done that, but chose not to. He says Ava is his priority, and everyone else can take a back seat. She’s never been anyone’s priority before, and he tells her, get used to it. Jordan and Chase come to the door. Ava lets them in, and asks if they’ve found another suspect. Jordan says they have to ask her a few questions.
Mac tells Peter, it’s complicated. He’s not just some guy. He’s Anna’s son, and Robin’s half-brother. Like it or not, he’s family, and part of the Scorpio extended clan, whether he has feelings for Maxie or not. Don’t tell him that he doesn’t; he has eyes. Mac says whether it works out with Maxie or not, he’s family, no matter what. Peter says he and Maxie had a great start. It got tough, but they’re working their way back to friendship. Mac tells him, proceed with caution. He’s not surprised that Maxie forgave him. She’s a fair person, but she’s also a widow, and the grief is still there.
Felicia says she loves Maxie more than anything. How is she doing with all this? Maxie doesn’t know what this is. It’s disorienting how easy everything is with Peter. They get along so well, and he’s super attentive to everything. Not to mention he could eat James with a spoon. She’s over everything, and doesn’t think he has an agenda. He’s the opposite of his father; he’s a great person. Felicia says, but…? Maxie says she’s still grieving Nathan. It’s too soon to have beginning feelings for someone else.
Anna tells Epiphany that Finn knows she likes him. Finn says he likes her too. Epiphany asks if she really wants him to see his ex in the City of Love. Both Finn and Anna say, that’s Paris. Epiphany says, the City of Lights then, and they say, also Paris. She asks, what the hell is Rome then? and Finn says, the Eternal City. Anna likes that he knows that, and Epiphany says they’re so cute together, it’s disgusting. Anna says she wants him to go. She wants him to do what he need to; hear Hayden out. Epiphany asks why, and Anna says, life is unpredictable. Epiphany asks Finn to excuse them, and tells Anna to come with her. She tells Anna she’s got to get it together or it’s going to be too late.
Sonny tells Griff that he’s sorry about Kiki. He was proud to have her as part of the family. Griff asks about Avery, and Sonny explains he and Carly agreed it was best to let Ava decide how and when to tell her. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve done. There’s no greater pain than losing a child. He knows Griff didn’t kill her. They’ll find out. They’re going by the book now, but they’re pros. They’re in it to solve the crime, and will. He tells Griff that he has the best lawyer in the state if he needs one, but Griff says Alexis already offered. Sonny says he’s in good hands. Griff says he keeps forgetting. He’s so busy convincing them that he didn’t do this, he forgets Kiki is actually dead.
Ava asks if she’s a suspect. She can’t believe this is happening. Her daughter was just murdered, and they’re here insinuating she has something to do with it. She tells them, get out, but Jordan says there’s no need to overreact. She has a pattern of obsessive, borderline stalking behavior with Kiki and her boyfriend. Sasha was drugged, and they need to know her movements. Ava knows she’s an easy target; the most loathed woman in town. She’s lost one of her few reasons for living. She’d never hurt Kiki. Chase says she’d drug Sasha, hit Kiki’s boyfriend over the head, and stage it to look like he’s cheating, but she’d never hurt Kiki. Not-Doc tells Ava, the sooner they clear this up, the sooner the police can search for the real killer. Chase asks where she was during the time-frame where Kiki was murdered. Ava says she was at the gallery with not-Doc. Laura saw them, then she came home. Jordan asks if she didn’t leave the entire time after that. Chase asks if she has someone who can confirm that, and not-Doc says he was with Ava.
Felicia isn’t advocating for Peter, but she’s not against him being in Maxie’s life. Nathan would be the first person to tell her to live it, and move on – when she’s ready. It’s for her to decide. It doesn’t mean she’s disloyal. The heart has unlimited room for expansion. She asks Maxie to remember how her heart grew when Georgie was born, and James. Maybe it’s Peter; maybe not. Maybe it’s someone she hasn’t met. When she’s ready and it’s right, it’s okay to explore the next step. Mac comes in with the decorations, and asks if Maxie is okay. Maxie says she’s feeling better.
Epiphany tells Anna that she knows she might be overstepping. Anna says, just a little. Epiphany says because of Robin, she’s aware of Anna’s past. If some men if resurface, they could throw her life into a tailspin, but she’s projecting that on Finn. She had a front row seat for Hayden and Finn. They’re both adults, and decided it’s over. Anna says, technically, Hayden decided, but Epiphany says, Finn moved on. Stop telling him what to do, and let him make his own decision on where to go. Speaking of which, she has patients she needs to attend to. Before she leaves, she yells at Anna to make her phlebotomy appointment. Finn asks, how’d it go? and Anna says, it went well. She says she has to go the airport. He says, last chance; him, her, Cuba, and she says she’ll text when she lands. She gets into the elevator, and the door closes.
Griff tells Sonny that they hadn’t said I love you. Sonny says, but they did. Griff says he was falling hard. Her intellect, humor, everything. When he thinks she’s gone, he can only see one thing; she was alone. She was afraid, and had zero comfort in her final moments. That shouldn’t be her ending; it’s wrong. Sonny says, she probably put up a fight, and Griff is sure she did. She was tough and brave, but in the end it wasn’t enough. Violence won out. Now he has to trust her to God, but he doesn’t want to let her go. Sonny says, it’s all right.
Jordan asks if not-Doc was there all night, and Chase asks why she didn’t say she had an alibi. Not-Doc says she wanted to spare Laura. She’s a public figure, and found them at the gallery in a compromising position, so they came there. Chase asks if his eyes were on her the whole time, and he says, they always are. Jordan asks what the nature of their relationship is, and not-Doc says, they’re consenting adults who enjoy each other’s company. Ava says he was with her when Griff came with the news. He went to the Haunted Star with her, and has been with her since. Jordan has no more questions, but Chase tells her, don’t go anywhere in case something comes up. When they’re gone, Ava says not-Doc wasn’t with her during a sizable gap, between the time they left the gallery, and he arrived at her place. He knows, and she asks why he lied to the cops.
Anna takes her seat on the plane. Finn sits next to her. He says he was only going to Rome because of her. He thought about it, and has nothing left to say. It’s over. He thought some more, and realized something. What makes him happy, also scares him. He loves her. She says, he does? He says, in a head over heels, can’t wipe the smile off his face kind of way. She loves him too, and can’t wipe the smile off her face. They kiss.
Maxie sees Peter’s keys on the table. Peter knocks on the door, and she hands them to him. She says she’s actually glad he came back. She thanks him for standing guard, and he says she already thanked him. She says it bears repeating. If his back ever recovers, she’d like to take him to dinner. Instead of accidentally running into each other, they should make plans to see each other on purpose. He tells her whatever night she decides, he has the feeling he’ll be free.
Alone at her father’s grave, Margaux says she has two choices. Either let this consume her for the rest of her life, or finally let it go. It’s time. She tells her father that she loves him, even if she never really knew him. She says, rest in peace, and walks slowly out of the cemetery.
Sonny knows Griff has a lawyer, but he’ll foot the bill, since Griff has been out of work. Griff says he’ll be all right, but Sonny can do something. Go to church, and light a candle for Kiki. Sonny says he’ll light a thousand candles. They tell each other to take care.
Chase shows Jordan a plastic bag with Kiki’s wallet in it. He says they found it in a canister at Griff’s place. It has Kiki’s blood on it. Jordan asks if he’s thinking robbery, but he says her license is the only thing missing. They tore the place apart, but couldn’t find it. He asks if it reminds her of another murder, and she says, sure does.
Not-Doc says it’s obvious why he lied for Ava. Ava asks how he knows she didn’t do it. Hasn’t she given him a litany of her crimes? Why take the risk?
Jordan and Chase go over the clues: two missing licenses; two female victims, both stabbed to death; and murdered in venues having a celebration. Jordan says they’ve been looking for two separate killers. Maybe they should be looking for one.
Not-Doc knows Ava is innocent. She asks how he can be sure, and he says he just is. As sure as he is about anything. He believes in her. She doesn’t know how she’d be standing without him. He says he’s right there, and not going anywhere. He holds her.
Tomorrow, Laura asks Aiden who’s bothering him, Michael asks Chase where they are in finding the killer, and Kim tells Drew something else is wrong.
Below Deck
Ross tells Rhylee that he doesn’t need feedback. She says, don’t ask for it then. In his interview, Ross says she needs to respect him. He tells her to fix her attitude, or ship out. She says, yes, sir!
The guests play in the waterfall, and Josiah takes pictures. The Intrepid comes to pick the guests up, along with Kate who needs to confer with Adrian about dinner. I always forget that they don’t wear shoes on the boat. It weirds me out.
Rhylee tells Ross the guests want to use the slide tonight. The guests tells Adrian that they want comfort food; like fries and burgers. In his interview, Adrian says he’s not keen on frying, but just because it’s comfort food doesn’t mean it has to be basic. Captain Lee calls Ross to the bridge. He asks if he heard the conversation between Ross and Rhylee right. It shows a lack of respect for him, and it’s not a good look for her. She needs to fall in line or leave. In his interview, Captain Lee says the only thing a third deckhand needs to do, is what they’re told. She’s not the captain on this boat. Ross says she has an aggressive attitude, and the captain says, ya think? He gets that Ross needs her, but doesn’t want it getting out of hand. Ross thinks Rhylee can go a long way if she changes her attitude.
Adrian says he trained in traditional French cuisine, so to make the comfort food more interesting, he’s giving it a French flair. Ooh! The sunset. Rhylee tosses flamingo pool floats into the water, and I desperately want to be there. The tablescape is a Jurassic Park theme with tiny dinosaurs amongst the flora. Why? Who knows. Adrian makes stuffed shells, and accuses Ashton of snaking he snaking girls.
Josiah says there’s more laundry, and the shifts are longer; he’s tired. The guests don’t look thrilled with Adrian’s version of lobster mac and cheese. He makes lamb sliders lamb, and a more sophisticated variety of fish and chips. Adrian visits the table, along with some truffle fries, and they all say the food is wonderful. You could have fooled me by the faces they were making.
Ross is sick of Rhylee, and wonders if the issue is with him. Ashton says he’d be exhausted explaining himself all the time. Ross says her attitude has to change, and if not, she’s out of there. Ashton is glad Ross is putting his foot down.
The guests go to the crow’s nest, which they mistakenly call the cuckoo’s nest. No. That’s a book by Ken Kesey. Shannon wants to go down the slide, but no one is up for it by now. She asks if Kate will go with her, and Kate says she never learned to swim, but maybe she can rally some people. Kate tells Josiah that she thinks Shannon believes her; she really has work to do. Adrian and Ross volunteer. Adrian has been looking at it since he got there. They put on these big glasses with flashing lights, and Ross says Adrian looks like a mad scientist. Geez. They only go down the slide once. Kate tells Josiah that he’s free to go to bed; she’ll finish. Ross and Ashton put away the slide. Kate puts away everything else. Kate thought once she worked her way up the ladder, it would be easier. Hashtag, tired.
At breakfast Adrian makes beautiful little scrambled egg with truffle cups. Ross gives Rhylee instructions. In her interview, Rhylee says she knows she shouldn’t speak to the boss that way, but doesn’t like being marginalized, and thinks her opinion is valid. The guests pack. Adrian tells Ross it’s a good crew. If he could just peace out with Rhylee. He thinks he’ll talk to her again, but because of the work environment, not in a friendly way. In Kate’s interview, she says just when she thinks she can’t love Josiah any more, he gets how they’re in this together. He’s the Thelma to her Louise.
They dock. Kate is happy it’s over, and the crew gets into their whites. The guests thank the crew. Mario says no matter what size the boat, it’s only as good as the captain and crew, and they were fantastic. In Kate’s interview, she says the Tahitian gods smiled on them. This group was just what they needed, being two crew members down.
Kate and Josiah have an interior meeting, which is a euphemism for putting their feet up. Kate feels her feet getting ready for the next charter. The captain calls everyone to the crew mess. He tells them that they nailed it. If he found anything wrong, it would be nitpicking. The tip is $17K. Kate is thrilled, and thinks they should have been firing two crew members a week a long time ago. Captain Lee says they’re going to have a barbecue tonight, and he’s gotten a day at the Meridian for them tomorrow. It’s time for some R&R. He tells Kate that she has a new stew coming later, and he’s working on getting a deckhand.
Kate tells Josiah that she can’t believe the new stew’s first day is a day off. She suggests they put her to work immediately, so she earns it a little bit. The captain calls Kate to the wheelhouse. He tells her the new stew’s name is Laura, and shows Kate her resumé, saying it might be overkill, but he’d rather over than under. Kate doesn’t think too much experience is overkill. She’s a Canadian yoga instructor, and Kate asks Adrian if he wants a roommate. He says, after the last one, he can only hope. Kate thinks Adrian and Laura will be soulmates.
And here she comes now. Josiah greets her. In her interview, Laura says she’s been in yachting two and a half years. She became chief strew on one boat, and then propelled. Backward? I’m confused. Third is low person on the totem pole. Kate comes out. In Adrian’s interview, he says Laura seems nice, but she sounds more Valley girl than Canadian. She asks Kate for a walk-around, saying, oh no, when she sees the white carpet. Yep. Had one once. Never again. She asks, who made this bed? and Kate says, we did. She points out a stain on a nightstand. In his interview, Josiah says he’s never met anyone who talks so much. Maybe she should just shut up. Ashton thinks she’s cute. Maybe someone he’d hook up with. Kate introduces Laura to the captain. In Laura’s interview, she says people think she’s a ditz because of her accent, but she loves to prove them wrong. Captain Lee says he doesn’t babysit, and she says he won’t have to.
Ross tells Rhylee she’s done for the day. In her interview, Laura says she was lucky to learn from and excellent chief stew who had the highest standards. She can really revamp an interior. Ha! I’d be careful about any revamping around Kate. Kate tells Josiah that Laura is effing annoying.
The crew gets ready for the barbecue on the dock. Adrian does the grilling. We find out Laura is single, and loves to party. Ashton opens the beach club. Everyone dances around the boat. Adrian brings out the disco ball. Rhylee is feeling alone. The guys are all after the new hot mama, and she doesn’t really talk to the interior. Josiah says there’s fresh meat in the zoo. Ashton plays bartender. Adrian puts a flower in Laura’s hair, and talks about Ashton being a snake. In his interview, Ashton says Adrian is trying to embarrass him, and it’s not cool. Everyone goes to bed. Laura thinks everyone is nice, and she’s super stoked.
Kate is excited to have a day off. She doesn’t have to wear a polyester polo and skort, while asking people what they want to drink. At the Meridian, they’re met with cocktails. Kate looks really happy. Adrian thinks they really need this, as a crew and individuals; it’s a blast. Adrian tells Laura that his father is from Texas, and his mother is French, and his father just passed away. A unicorn pool float blows into the chairs, amusing everyone. Probably because they’re drunk. They go inside as it starts to rain.
Adrian makes a dreamcatcher at the table. In Laura’s interview, she says Adrian is awesome. He has a lot of depth. She loves talking to people without judgement. She tells the others that she loves having fun, and bonding. She’s sort of like a walking dating profile. She asks what everyone’s favorite ethnicity of food is, and answers her own question. In her interview, Kate says Laura is getting on her nerves. She’s shared enough of her opinions in the short time she’s been there. Laura says she’s not going to lie. She sees clouds coming in. Kate says she is going to lie. She’s having a good time. She and Josiah leave. A white cat runs alongside them as they walk down the boardwalk. Josiah suggests he could be the third stew.
The crew goes to the beach. Rhylee and Laura use a paddle boat, and Ashton snakes up in another one. In his interview, Adrian says Ashton is full-on. He knows what he wants, and goes to get it. Rhylee comes back, saying, there was a mutiny at sea.The two lovebirds overtook the devil kayak. Adrian tells Ross that he can’t have meaningless sex. In his interview, he says he needs affection, and it’s more about sharing energy. He says they can be friends, and Ross says he can do it. Adrian asks, him and Rhylee? In Ross’s interview, he says Rhylee drives him crazy on deck, and the more he drinks, the more he’s attracted to her. Adrian predicts by the end of the charter season. Oh man. Don’t do it. That will turn awkward quickly.
Ashton does dance moves in the pool. Laura tells him, keep doing that. Adrian tells her that Ashton was a male stripper. She says, it’s not going to happen. In Laura’s interview, she says he’s not her type. They get in the taxi. Ashton puts his head in Laura’s lap. In the other taxi, Ashton’s snaking moves are noted, but Adrian tells Kate, Laura said it’s not happening. He’ll try to the end though.
Back on the boat, Ross tells Rhylee that he was serious about that back-rub. Ashton is going to the hot tub. Ross starts kissing on Rhylee, and closes the cabin door. In his interview, Ashton says, Ross and Rhylee have gone from being at each other’s throats to being in each other’s throats. He laughs so hard at his own joke, I have to laugh. Ross leaves cabin. In her interview, Rhylee says he’s good looking, but she doesn’t know.
Laura gets in the hot tub, followed by Ashton. He asks about her last relationship. She says he was a great guy, but she lost herself. She thinks a relationship should make you the best version of yourself. Ashton grew up with his parents at odds. In his interview, he says they got divorced when he was five. That’s why he hasn’t had many relationships. He doesn’t want to get involved in someone‘s life unless there’s the potential to get married.
Adrian asks Laura if she’s excited. She is. Rhylee doesn’t know what Ross was thinking, but she liked it. She doesn’t want a relationship, just drunk making out. Kate tells Laura to start in the master suite. Ashton does the windows. Rhylee tells Josiah about Ross kissing her. In his interview, Josiah says he’s shocked, but hate is the first sign of love. Ross tells Ashton that he only made out with her. Then he’s like, f**ck. It’s time for the preference sheet meeting.
The new primary is Brandy, a real estate agent on her first trip as a single woman in a while. Friends Caroline and Nadine are coming, as well as couples Kari and Joe, and Janet and Jimmy. Names we will never really need to know. There’s a request for tequila in their hands at all times. There’s a gluten-free request, but the rest is pretty basic. They ask for yoga, and Kate says Laura is a master. Captain Lee asks, how lucky is that? He asks Kate if she gets it, and Kate says she gets it as much as Kate needs her to. In Kate’s interview, she says she’s happy there’s a third stew, but Laura has only been there a day, and is already annoying. No surprise, Laura does laundry. Kate and Josiah discuss Ross kissing Rhylee. Kate thinks the kiss is weird, but it’s also just alcohol. Josiah doesn’t know.
Deckhand Tyler arrives. He’s going from sailing to yachting, to round out his knowledge of boating, and also the money. If you’re chartering a boat like this, you have money. In her interview, Rhylee says she has a hot new roommate.
Kate tells Ross that Tyler seems nice, but Caroline seemed nice too. He laughs. Tyler tells Ross he’s from Washington state, but he’s been traveling for the last four and a half years. In Tyler’s interview, he says people think he’s a surfer dude, and they’re absolutely right. He’s an adrenaline junkie, and wants to make a living jumping into forest fires, because it’s gnarly. Ross and Tyler are called to the wheelhouse. Captain Lee radios for Cheerios, reminding me yet again of my father. Tyler introduces himself. He tells the captain that he’s a quick study. In Captain Lee’s interview, he says he got a good vibe. You’re not successful on a sailboat without a good work ethic. It’s more complicated than a yacht.
Laura drops an entire tray of champagne glasses. She says the cloth was lumpy. Kate thinks they have about half the glasses left than they started with. Josiah says he broke one. Kate says this was like Laura was bowling, and she just had a strike. Laura vacuums. Kate shows her how make sure the glasses stay on the tray. The guests arrive, and Captain Lee gives the usual spiel. Kate will show you around the boat, and let’s get this party started. Brandy doesn’t think she’s ever been on a yacht with a bar attached to the jacuzzi.
Ross says he would have liked to have a day so Tyler could familiarize himself with everything. That’s how mistakes are made. It makes him nervous. The yacht pulls out. The captain wants the tender prepped. Ross thinks Tyler takes direction well. Ross says the line is loose, and Captain Lee says they’re out of there. Ross calls out to watch the other lines. Suddenly, Ashton gets swept off the boat by one of them. Rhylee radios, man overboard. He got knocked off by the tow line. On Watch What Happens Live, Captain Lee explained that Ashton had stepped into a bite, a loop that connects the two lines.
To be continued…
😾 No preview. I’m assuming they don’t want us to know what happened yet. They would not discuss it on WWHL either, but the captain is still pretty frazzled about this incident.
🍜 Top Chefis back this Thursday at 9 pm. Preceding the season premiere will be an entire day of the show.
🙇 And in Closing…
This has been the worst day, but as Carol Burnett said, fiddle-dee-dee! Tomorrow is another one. They don’t have the whole sketch, but this is good.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
👸 Hopefully, I didn’t miss any editing here. I had an appointment during GHtime, and had to catch it on the fly later. The appointment was for my hair. My hairstylist said she had her work cut out for her. It’s been a while. Enough said.
General Hospital
The pastor says, a marriage is more than a union of souls; it’s a bridge. Two families coming together as one. He says the speak now or forever hold your peace thing, and they hear a door bang. Stella walks in.
Drew asks if Oscar there to see Julian, and Kim asks if something happened. Oscar says, something happened. Josslyn came to see him.
Carly finds Josslyn, and asks what happened. Josslyn says, Oscar, and Carly thinks it was an argument. Josslyn says he didn’t break her heart. Carly asks why she’s crying.
TJ tries to stop Stella, but she says she has to speak her piece. She approaches Curtis and Jordan, and says she’s sorry she’s late to the wedding. It took her a while to get there but she’s there now and hopes they forgive her. She sits. The ceremony continues. The pastor says, if you get there before it’s over, you’re on time.
Oscar says Cameron and Josslyn were only together to make him jealous. He deserved it. What he did to push Josslyn away blew up in his face. Kim swears she didn’t tell Josslyn, and he says Cameron did. Drew isn’t following, but he’s glad it happened. Kim says there’s been too much secret keeping going on. Oscar is glad Cameron told Josslyn, and Oscar told her everything. Monica comes out with Julian wondering what’s keeping them. Oscar tells Julian that he cleaned up and locked up. Monica says pizza is traditional on Thanksgiving there, and there’s a box with his name on it, confusing me, since, wasn’t the pizza mixed up with the food donation yesterday? Oscar says he’s changed his mind. He’s going ahead with the medical treatment. Happiness abounds.
Josslyn tells Carly, Oscar is really, really sick. He has a malignant brain tumor. Carly asks if she’s sure, and Josslyn says his mom knew for two years, and he found out a couple of months ago. That’s why broke up with her. He didn’t want her to deal with it. Carly is sorry. Josslyn can’t believe Kim kept it from him, but Carly is sure she did what she thought was best. She doesn’t know what she’d do, and prays she won’t have to find out. Josslyn says Cameron told her. He found out around same time Oscar did, and Oscar made him swear to keep it a secret, but he couldn’t do it anymore. Carly asks what Josslyn thinks they should do, but she doesn’t know. She tells Carly about the experimental procedure, and says, Oscar is fighting them on it. He doesn’t want to take the risk, but if he doesn’t have it, he has less than a year to live.
The pastor reads the vows. Curtis and Jordan say they’ll have each other as long as they live. The pastor asks everyone to uphold them in their marriage. It’s time for the rings to be exchanged. Nina pretends not to have it and Curtis nearly has a heart attack. Lulu asks Griff what’s wrong. He says Kiki was supposed to meet him, but he guesses she got held up. The rings are exchanged. The pastor says, with the joining of hands, and giving and receiving of rings, he pronounces them husband and wife. What God has joined together, let no man put asunder. They kiss.
Josslyn is sorry for being a baby. Carly says she’s being brave. Josslyn tells Carly she’s terrified, but Carly says, for now, try and be thankful. He might die. It might be little comfort, but they all will. Whether it’s Oscar’s time or not, is out of their hands, Josslyn did her best to convince him to fight, but it’s Oscar’s choice. She can’t make it for him.
Kim says this is the answer to her prayers. Drew says it’s a reason to give thanks. Monica says the pizza is in the living room. Kim doesn’t know what Monica, said but can’t thank her enough. Monica doesn’t think she was the deciding factor. Oscar says Josslyn made him realize taking risk was worth it if he can spend more time with her. Kim says they owe her their thanks. Julian wonders if he’s lost his number one busboy. Oscar still plans on working and living with his friends, and Kim asks, why? Oscar says he’s not ready for all that, and Drew says, one step at a time. He’s just glad Oscar is back with the family. Everything else will work itself out. Oscar says as long as Josslyn is included. She’s the only reason he’s going through with it.
Griff leaves Kiki another message, thinking she meant she’d meet him at the reception. He has good news to share. Laura asks if he still hasn’t heard from Kiki, and he says he doesn’t think he’s being stood up. Laura noticed they had a heated argument, and Griff supposes it was hard to miss. He says, it’s over now, and the best part of an argument is making up. Laura says, until you can’t.
Stella comes in with Molly and TJ. Molly thinks the place is amazing, but TJ says, not as amazing as the scene at the church. Stella says he underestimates her love of cake and champagne. Nina introduces the wedded couple.
TJ tells Curtis, take care of his mom, and Curtis promises. Curtis thanks everyone for coming out and supporting them. They have no idea how much it means to him. Stella approaches Jordan. She says she’s kept this for all these years in what used to be called a hope chest. She wasn’t fortunate enough to be a bride, but today is Jordan’s day, and she’d be honored if Jordan accepted it. She gives Jordan a fancy hanky. Molly says it’s the something old that was missing; the handkerchief. Stella is glad she added that last part. The first dance happens.
Drew asks if Kim is okay. She’s all over the place. She’s elated Oscar agreed to the trial, and thankful Josslyn convinced him, but sad that he’s still keeping her at arm’s length. Talking to him is like walking on eggshells, and she hates it; they’ve always been close. Drew says it’s overwhelming for everybody. She says it’s her fault, keeping it from him, but Drew is just happy that Oscar came to it on his own. He wonders if she’s upset because Julian didn’t follow through with the plan to kidnap their son, but everything worked out. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, he has someone he needs to express extreme gratitude to. He puts on his coat, and she asks him to tell Josslyn she says thank you too.
The cake is cut. It’s decorated in a black and white motif with a little silver bling. Lulu says Laura is putting on great front, but she knows something happened. Laura says she went to the gallery to return Ava’s donation, and she caught Ava with Doc. Lulu asks, how? and Laura says, in a passionate kiss. Lulu thinks it makes no sense. Laura says she had to see it to believe it. It hurts and she’s angry, but she still can’t stop worrying about him. Something is wrong. He’s had a major emotional shift, and isn’t acting like himself.
Nina asks to talk to Griff. She wonders where Kiki is, but he’s not sure. She asks if he’s talked to the police. If not, Chase is there, and he can tell Chase how Ava assaulted Sasha. He tells her that he and Kiki decided not to press charges. She says Ava assaulted her daughter by drugging her, and Ava will pay. It’s time for the bouquet throw, and Nina is dragged off. TJ tells Stella that she’s still a single lady, but she says she’s good eating cake. Nina catches it.
Josslyn feels outside of herself. It feels like she’ll wake up and it will all be a dream, but she knows it’s not. The last time felt like this was… Carly says, when Morgan died. Her too. She says Jason told her something she’s never forgotten; bad things happen fast, but we live through them slow. Sometimes things happen that are so bad and horrible, we can’t process it all at once, so we just go through it. Hour by hour; minute by minute. The house phone rings. Carly says, thank you, and tells Josslyn that she has a visitor.
Oscar likes the tradition of pizza on Thanksgiving. Monica says, the sign of a true Quartermaine. They’ve all had no choice but to like it. He thanks her for the history lesson about her family. She says he can start by referring to it as their family. He thanks her for the what ifs too, and she says, with treatment, hopefully those aren’t a factor anymore. And if anyone calls him a quitter, refer them to her.
Julian asks Kim if she doesn’t think it worked out better than forcing Oscar into treatment. She’s happy for that, and relieved, but she needed help. She thought he’d be there, but he lied to her. He says he wanted to help, but couldn’t do it for Oscar’s sake. She says it was her call, not his, but he says she involved him. He’s always there for her, and she knows that. She says she thought so, but she’s not so sure. She’s sorry, but she can’t trust him. She walks away, and he’s like, what?
Josslyn asks Drew if everything is all right with Oscar. He says, better than in a long time, and he has her to thank for it.
Curtis asks Stella if he can have this dance. He’s so glad to see her there. She says not as glad as she is to be there. She tells him that he looks handsome and happy, and he asks what made her change her mind. She says, a lot of things. She’s been mulling over Mike’s very wise words for a while, and ran into an old friend. It was a wakeup call; a reminder of what matters in this life, and what doesn’t.
Anna asks Finn to dance, and he asks if she values her toes. They dance, and as usual, their shoes are LOUD. She asks if Finn is planning on visiting Hayden. Isn’t he curious? Everyone shoes go, clonk-clonk-clonk. Finn says Hayden never mentioned a location, date, or time. Anna tells him that whatever he decides, she’s okay with it.
Griff finds Kiki’s door open. He goes inside, and calls her name, saying she left her door open. He looks in the bedroom, but she’s not there. He sees a broken glass on the floor.
Lulu tells Nina that Charlotte can’t wait to see The Nutcracker. Nina says she’ll have Charlotte call when they’ve settled into the hotel. Lulu tells her to make sure she sends pictures. Nina starts to go, leaving the bouquet on the table, but comes back for it.
TJ announces that the newly married couple is ready to depart; man your stations. Jordan says, here we go, and Curtis says they’re going to get started on their happily ever after. They walk down the bubble gauntlet and on to the honeymoon suite.
Alexis arrives at the Quartermaine’s as Julian is leaving. He tells her that Olivia invited him for dinner; can she believe it? Alexis says she’s there on business. Oscar called her. She asks if he has any idea what it’s about, and he tells her to ask him herself, and tell them goodbye; he wants to take off. He leaves, and Alexis goes in. She says her client phoned her. Anyone know what it’s about? Oscar says, with all due respect, she’s fired.
Drew tells Josslyn that Oscar agreed to the amino therapy trial. Carly says that’s great news, but Josslyn asks if he’s sure he’s not just hearing what he wants to. Drew says Oscar made the decision. He doesn’t know what she said, but she convinced him. He and Oscar’s mother are eternally grateful. Josslyn just wants him better, and Drew says, they all do. he says there are no guarantees, but it’s Oscar’s best chance. It’s just a chance. Josslyn says, whatever happens, she’ll be there for Oscar.
Griff calls Kiki again. He says it looks like she left in a hurry. Maybe they got their signals crossed, and she’s there. He’s going back to the reception. He says she left her shawl, and he’ll bring it. He picks it up, starts to leave, and looks back one more time.
Oscar appreciates Alexis taking the case, but decided to go ahead with the clinical trial. He won’t be needing her. She says she was never so happy not to file papers. Kim says he had help from a friend, and Monica supposes a very wise attorney as well. Alexis says, it’s good news, and a lot to be thankful for. Kim wonders about her bill, and Oscar says he’ll pay it. He plans on continuing to work. Alexis tells him to set up a college fund. She won’t take a penny. She just wants him to get better. She tells everyone, happy Thanksgiving.
Carly asks Josslyn how she is, and she says, better, now that Oscar will be getting treatment. Her phone rings. It’s Oscar, and Carly says she’ll let Josslyn have her privacy. Josslyn tells Oscar it’s good to see his name on her screen again. Oscar tells her that he just fired his lawyer. Josslyn asks how she took it, and he thinks she was relieved. She probably wanted him to have the treatment all along.
Drew comes back to the Quartermaine’s, and Kim asks how it went. He says Carly and Josslyn said they’d be there if their needed. He asks how Oscar is, and Kim says, good. He fired Alexis. He’s on the phone with Josslyn. He made it clear that he’s only doing it for Josslyn, and he’s definitely not ready to forgive her. Drew says, one step at a time. If the treatment works, they have the rest of his life to make it up.
Peter asks if Maxie needs a ride home. She says, that would be nice, but he hasn’t danced. It’s bad form not to dance at a wedding. They dance. Finn asks if Anna’s toes still hurt. Anna watches Peter and Maxie, and says it’s the first Thanksgiving her son has spent with her. Finn says, there are more to look forward to.
Valerie tells Chase that she got a call from the K-9 department. They wanted to know why one of their dogs was double-booked for public outreach. Since when do they do that? Lulu speaks into her recorder, saying, idea for a story. The wedding of Ashford and Ashford was more than just a photo op. On this Thanksgiving Day, it’s a real life love story with a happy ending, to remind us that love really can conquer all.
Griff sees blood on Kiki’s pashmina.
In the hallway of the hotel, Curtis tells Jordan that he wishes he had a better way to say this. She’s surprised the smoothest talker she knows is at a loss for words. He says he loves her, and thanks her for marrying him, and making him the happiest man alive. She didn’t always make it easy. Jordan says, the best things never are. They kiss.
Curtis says now they’re ready to get their wedding night started. He wants to carry his queen over the threshold. He picks her up, and brings her into their room. He puts her down, and she says, oh my God. There’s a body in the room.
Next time, Charlotte surprises Nina, Laura tells Elizabeth it’s easier said than done, and Jordan tells Curtis it looks like they have company.
Below Deck
Captain Lee tells Chandler that he thinks the time has come for them to have this chat he’s been putting off. He thinks it’s time to part company. They don’t have a chemistry, and he thinks Chandler can feel it too; it’s not a good fit. However he wants to tell the crew, is fine with the captain. He wants Chandler to have a good feeling. It just didn’t work out. After he leaves, Kate says he looked relieved. In his interview, Chandler confirms that he was relieved. He did what he could, and it wasn’t working. Captain Lee tells Kate the color came back to Chandler’s face. He thinks Chandler was overwhelmed.
Chandler tells the deckhands that the boat isn’t for everyone, and it’s not for him. He’s leaving today, and he’s relived. Ross is shocked. Rhylee says she’s sorry to see him go, and sorry they didn’t connect better. In her interview, she says she’s glad to see him go. Kate tells Caroline that Chandler made the decision. It was the right call, but they’ll miss him. Caroline is bummed. She didn’t see it coming. That’s because she’s too busy being bummed all the time.
Chandler packs. Adrian says, sorry to hear it. Caroline says, the whole situation in general sucks. Chandler says goodbye to everyone. In his interview, he says one thing he learned is that he’s only as strong as his team’s weakest link. Proving once again that he can’t take responsibility, and will always make excuses. He says he’ll always work on the sea, and he’s leaving with his head held high.
Kate marvels at how Caroline’s foot is almost normal size, but now she has a sinus infection, and needs antibiotics. In her interview, Kate says, here we go again. She’s tired of excuses, tired of pulling Caroline’s weight, tired of hearing about Caroline’s problems, and just plain tired.
Ross tells Rhylee they’ll be fine. In her interview, Rhylee says when you’re a man down, there should be equal share of the workload. She’s ready for more responsibility. Captain Lee calls Ross to the wheelhouse. In his interview, the captain says that people want to please Ross. He commands that kind of respect. He tells Ross they’re without a bosun, and asks if he feels comfortable stepping into that position. They probably won’t get another deckhand until after the next charter. In his interview, Ross says this wasn’t how he wanted to get there, but he’s ready for the challenge. The captain warns Ross that he’s not big on babysitting. Captain Lee calls Rhylee and Ashton in, and tells them about Ross’s new position. Ashton thinks he’ll do great. In Ashton’s interview, he says that Ross has natural leadership ability. He’s still concerned about the next charter though, since they need four deckhands. Rhylee says he’s a good man for the job. The captain tells Ross to do him proud.
The boat gets tidied. Caroline gets her antibiotics, and goes back to laundry. Kate sees the ice cream out, and asks who’s having it. It’s Caroline, and Kate tells her, after work. See how it worked for Chandler. Caroline thinks Kate has been covertly abusing her all season. Captain Lee makes a phone call to get a new deckhand.
In Caroline’s interview, she says Ashton has become her confidant. He’s done nothing to her; they’re pals. He’s sharp, observant, and a sweetheart. She tells him that she can’t win. If she’s bummed, she’s told to suck it up or go home by bi-polar bitch Kate. She has to take the abuse or leave. They keep telling her that she’s the best, but behind her back, they’re calling her nuts, and saying she can’t do the job. She tells Ashton it’s not a rank thing, but a respect thing. She’s been unhappy the entire season. Ashton says she needs to make her own changes, and make peace with it. Thanks, Dr. Phil.
The crew gets ready to go out. Caroline isn’t going, but wants a chat with everyone before they go. She’s giving her two days’ notice. Kate is like, okay… and Caroline calls Kate a bitch. I dunno. It’s pretty bitchy to give two days’ notice just before a charter, and just before the crew’s one night off. There’s a lot she wants to say, but the crux of the issue is that she was scapegoated by those two, indicating Kate and Josiah. They should show her more respect. She tells Kate that she’s sorry she’s boring her. Kate says they’ll get through it. Caroline says she’s not that person who will eat sh*t with a knife and fork, and smile. She’s going to be true to herself <gag!>, and leave. Kate says she’s confused. Either Caroline was fake earlier – we see a clip of her telling Kate and Josiah how they’re the best – or she’s hot and cold. She’s sorry Caroline didn’t enjoy her time there, and thanks her for the two days. In Kate’s interview, she says, this is shots fired. Caroline blaming them for her embarrassing spectacle has unleashed her anger. In her interview, Rhylee says she and Caroline are in the same position – low man on the totem pole. If you don’t have the right personality to fight back, you quit. Kate says after Caroline’s dramatic exit, she wants everyone’s passports. No one is allowed to leave before the next charter. In Josiah’s interview, he says, out of nowhere, they’re two men down. It’s nuts. They sing on the taxi going to the restaurant. Caroline feeds the stray dogs hanging out on the dock.
Ashton dances with a large number of women, figuring the law of averages says he’ll eventually score. Rhylee tells a guy not to grab her ass. Ashton brings along a girl in the taxi back. In her interview, Kate says anyone coming back to the yacht is a hooker. In the taxi, Rhylee asks the girl’s name, and she says, Vahine. Rhylee tries to introduce herself, and the girl thinks Rhylee is mispronouncing her name. Kate wants quiet, but Rhylee isn’t shutting up just because Kate told her to. Ashton is sitting behind her, and wants her to get out, so he an get out. He pushes the seat forward, and she shoves it back. Adrian is a big baby, and says it feels like she’ll attack him physically, and it’s not cool. Kate says Rhylee is a wild animal. On the boat, Rhylee is sick of these effing people. She tells Caroline that she gets it. She’s at her breaking point. Ashton and Vahine do the nasty in a car (?). Ross doesn’t care, as long as Ashton is on deck by eight.
Captain Lee has an errand to run. Ross goes over what he, Ashton, and Rhylee will be doing. In Ross’s interview, he says Chandler had a great work ethic, but lacked communication skills. He doesn’t want to make those same mistakes. Caroline is still in bed, and Josiah asks if she’s coming to work. She says, no. She changed her mind. He says she can’t change her mind. In her interview, she says all night she was having nightmares about Josiah and Kate. She doesn’t even want to work with them for two more days. He can go screw himself. She asks him to leave her cabin. Josiah says she put them in a really good position.
Kate asks, what’s going on? and Josiah explains how he went to Caroline’s cabin, and she’s not coming to work. She gave her two-day notice, now she’s saying she’s not working. He hopes she’s packed. Kate says she’s not a guest, and not being paid to sleep. She doesn’t know what else she could have done. She was sympathetic when Caroline’s mother was sick, when her foot was injured, and when she got a sinus infection. This is adding insult to injury.
They both go to Caroline’s cabin, but she’s locked herself in. Kate asks, who gave this nutcase a lock? Kate says they need her off the boat in one hour. Is she leaving? She can’t have much to pack. Kate says, this is an eviction. Work or leave. In her interview, Caroline says she wants to talk to Captain Lee before she goes – just out of respect. She also wants him to see the state they’ve put her in. Kate tells Caroline to be prepared to have her bags checked. Kate’s glad she’s leaving. Kate and Josiah put on loud music outside of Caroline’s door, and run. Ross is like, wtf? Adrian doesn’t agree with scaring people. It’s not cool. Ashton calls them instigators, and Josiah says they just need to get her off the boat.
Ross goes into Caroline’s cabin. Caroline tells him that Josiah asked if she was working. She didn’t want to discuss it with him, and when Kate came back, she locked the door, and Kate demanded she be off the boat in an hour. Hmm… that’s leaving out just a little bit. She starts crying, and Ross calls Kate and Josiah immature. In his interview, Ross says he has no room for this. Caroline tells him that she’s just rattled. He leaves, and she cries some more.
The captain is back on the boat. Kate asks if they can remove Caroline as soon as possible. Captain Lee calls Caroline to the wheelhouse. She tells him she gave her two days’ notice, and Kate and Josiah were banging on her door because she’d locked it, saying who gave this crazy girl a lock? Skipping a whole lot now. In his interview, Captain Lee wonders how things can go that south that quick. Caroline thinks it’s best she leave, and tells him it’s been a privilege to work under him. She’s sorry to let him down. The captain says it’s unfortunate how it turned out, but gets that she has to do what’s good for her. She asks for a hug. In her interview, Caroline says she would have liked some type of acknowledgement that this isn’t okay. She’s disappointed that no one is bothered by this behavior except her. In Captain Lee’s interview, he says if Caroline had come to him earlier, he might have done something, but suddenly, they’re down two out of eight. He’s going to discuss it with Kate, but they have the charter. He wants to get to the bottom of it.
Caroline says this has taught her that sometimes people don’t like you, or have it out for you, and you need to know when to leave. She feels sorry for Josiah and Kate, and thinks Kate is a bad person. She finally leaves, flipping a final bird as she walks down the dock. Okay, here’s what I think. Obviously, Caroline has a couple of disorders, but what she wants is attention, whether deserving of it or not. She mistook her job for something personal – which I can understand, since she lives with her co-workers – and got angry when she wasn’t given the attention one might get from family and friends. Although it’s possible she doesn’t have many friends, since I have the feeling that tragedy follows her, whether a random luck of the draw, self-inflicted, or perceived. Kate said it well on Watch What Happens Live, it’s not a corporate retreat for morale building. It’s. A. Job.
In the crew mess, Ross says they can handle it. Adrian thinks Rhylee is crazy. She’s aggressive, and he felt threatened. We flash back to them on the bus. He doesn’t want her to talk to him ever again. In his interview, he says that when he lived in Paris, there were people who treated him poorly. He cut toxic people out of his life after that. He only wants people who lift him up to be around him.
Captain Lee gives Ross his new stripes, saying, if he’s going to be bosun, he might as well look like one. The new charter guests Mario and Ann Marie run a real estate management firm and a yacht charter business. They enjoy the finer things in life, and expect only the best. Shannon, a friend of the captain’s who’s in yacht sales and charters, will also be coming, along with some others. They want a scrumptious tasting, a picnic be a waterfall, and all the toys. Kate says it sounds like a nightmare charter when they’re short staffed. In his interview, the captain says having yacht people come on board could be a catastrophe when they’re down two men. The pucker factor is in overdrive. Kate hopes it’s a gentle reminder for the crew to do team work, and sets the tone for the rest of the season. Captain Lee likes it.
Josiah and Kate organize the laundry. In Kate’s interview, she says the entire crew knows they’re short staffed. She hopes it makes them more motivated to help out.
The next morning, Josiah asks if the charter is over yet. Kate asks if the season is over yet.
Ross goes over what Ashton and Rhylee need to do. He thinks they’ll be all right. Kate and Josiah are still cleaning. Ross doesn’t know what the incident between Rhylee and Adrian was, but Adrian wants to be left alone. Rhylee says if he doesn’t want talk to her about it, fine. In her interview, she says if you don’t want to talk about it, don’t be talking about it. The captain calls Kate to the wheelhouse. He tells her, when Caroline left, she raised allegations that were serious. Kate doesn’t know what Caroline told him, but there’s not much truth in anything she says. Captain Lee says she had a script written down, and painted an ugly picture. He felt like he got hit in the head with a hammer. Maybe she can enlighten him. Kate says, when she quit the boat mid-season, and disrespected the people who picked up the slack when she was injured, and have been nice to her, it’s time to go. It’s not a hostel. In the captain’s interview, he says when you know someone as long as he and Kate have known each other, there are times that trust will be tested. We flash back to the time Kate folded a blanket into a d*ck rocketship. The captain says, it’s disappointing. He doesn’t know if he’ll ever really get the details, and he can’t make a proper decision without the facts. It pisses him off to no end. They can’t afford to lose another person, and what’s the alternative? Sh*t service? He’s going into battle with an unloaded gun.
Ann Marie and Mario arrive. In her interview, Kate says they’re the worst possible guests right now. They have and know boats, and can make or break careers. Shannon tells the others to prepare for the trip of a lifetime. In his interview, the captain says, sh*t. Kate does the tour, and the luggage is brought on the boat. The guests sit and have champagne, while Josiah schmoozes with them. In his interview, Ross says the deckhands have more responsibility, including new roles. Ashton is doing anchor checks, which he’s never done before. They’ll see how it goes. The yacht shoves off.
Rhylee cleans up the beach club. Kate gets drink orders. Anchor is dropped. The captain suggests lunch at two. It gives them time to schlep everything to the waterfall. In his interview, he says everyone has to step up, and take up the slack, including him. He thinks so far they’re doing well. Rhylee tells Ross that she wants to feel like she’s adding value to the crew. In Rhylee’s interview, she says she’s capable of doing manual labor, not just organizing, cleaning, and polishing. Being man down, it makes sense give her more responsibility. The guests use the slide. Kate takes the stuff to the waterfall.
Kate calls the waterfall breathtaking, and I agree. She says, moments like this that make yachting worth it – she he stands in the water for a moment – and then I hear my radio. Adrian packs up, and goes to the waterfall. When he gets there, he immediately starts griping. He thought they were set up already. He thought that’s why they came early. Any time they’ve done this before, it’s been set up already. I guess he forgot they’re down two people. In her interview, Kate asks, why is meditation guy the one having a temper tantrum? Kate tells him that Ross knows the situation. She’s sure he’s not rushing to get the guests there. Adrian realizes there’s no gas for grill, and radios Ross, who radios Rhylee. Ross tells the guests they have to pick up one more thing, and Mario says, not really prepared, are we? And so it begins…
In Captain Lee’s interview, he says they can’t have stakes like this with yacht people on board. Kate says all they can do is damage control and distraction; piña coladas. Ashton runs ahead with the gas for the grill. The guests are impressed with the set up. The table and chairs are in a shallow part of the water, with the chairs facing the waterfall. Josiah says he’s done a million excursions, and nothing compares to this waterfall. It’s like they’re in a Tahitian postcard. Mario says, going back home and not eating like this, will be disappointing.
Back at the yacht, Rhylee asks Ross if he left the ponchos and insect repellent she packed. He says he forgot. She’s sorry she said anything, and in her interview says she can’t win with these guys. Adrian leaves the picnic to a round of applause from the guests. The guests get in front of the waterfall, and Josiah takes pictures.
Ross thanks Rhylee for cleaning up, and Ross tells her to take a break. She feels like it doesn’t matter what she says or does. She’s doing what they want, putting her head down, and being a day worker. In his interview, Ross says that Rhylee immediately goes to another level, and makes you feel the need to go there too. He wants her to feel like part of the team, but she makes it difficult. He tells her that he doesn’t need any feedback or editing, and she tells him then don’t ask like he just did. He tells her, lose the attitude or ship out.
Next time, a new stew arrives, Kate says welcome to the sh*t show; get ready, the crew spends the day at a resort, and an accident happens.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
We’re at the Port Charles Museum of Mayhem. Jordan is led in blindfolded. Anna promises no strippers. Curtis is led in from the other side, also blindfolded. He says the strippers better be worth it. The blindfolds are taken off and he tells Jordan he was just joking about the strippers. Anna says their wedding party consulted with each other, and it’s clear what they don’t want to do. They vetoed bars, strip clubs – Chase adds, and skydiving – all that was left was the escape room. I note nuTJ is among the group. Anna wanted to make it more competitive, so the bachelor and bachelorette teams will be in separate rooms. Nina says they were short a sleuth, so she brought a ringer – Peter.
Laura runs into not-Doc when she’s leaving Kelly’s. She warns him that he’s about to have to answer a lot of questions about what’s going on with him.
Stella thought she’d never see Marcus again. He says, it’s been long time. She tells him that she tried to find him on social media, but had no luck. It’s probably for the best. She wasn’t sure he’d want to see her after their last fight. He says, it was a doozie. But age gives wisdom. She had to do right by her sister and her boys, and if she’d stayed, he wouldn’t have met his wife. She says, it sounds like it worked out for the best. He asks, how are the boys she raised? She tells him, Curtis is getting married tomorrow, and he says, congratulations. She must be thrilled.
On the phone, Carly asks Spinelli to break into the Ferncliff server. She needs to get the name of the person in the room next to her. She thanks him, then sees Ava sitting in the lounge. Ava says, how nice to run into her. She hasn’t seen Carly since her horrible ordeal at The Floating Rib. Carly says Ava usually keeps a low profile around her. Why is tonight an exception? What’s gotten her so brazen? Ava says things are finally going her way.
A trail of clothing leads to Sasha’s bed. Kiki walks in, and says, oh my God. I find it hard to believe if they were hitting the sheets, there would be several pieces of clothing lying on top of the covers, but okay.
Jordan says her team is going to wipe the floor with Curtis’s team. The host, who is barely paying attention, telling someone on the phone that he’s not waiting when his shift is over, asks them for their phones. He takes Jordan’s team to a dark room. Lacking enthusiasm, he tells them that they’ve just learned Helena Cassadine has stolen the formula for carbonic snow. She plans to launch another Ice Age. They have an hour to foil the plan and notify the authorities. The lights come on, and there are figures of all the Cassadines and their cohorts. Cool!
The host tells Curtis’s team that they’ve been kidnapped by Ryan Chamberlain, and taken to an abandoned funhouse. There’s a gas leak, and they have one hour to escape Ryan’s same fate. There are figures of various killers from Port Charles, including Franco. Carnival music starts.
Griff wakes up. Kiki says she didn’t want to believe it. She thought Franco must be wrong, and saw Sasha with someone else. He sees her, and jumps out of bed. He looks down, and realizes he’s naked. He says, this isn’t what it looks like, and Kiki tells him to stay away from her. He pulls on his pants, and goes after her. Sasha looks around for a moment, and goes back to sleep
Carly tells Ava most people would be traumatized to discover a headless body in their place of business. Either she’s immune to death, no matter how grisly, or she had something to do with it. Ava says she’s been cleared; Carly can’t pin it on it her. Carly says she can make Ava leave the premises. She tells Ava to get out or she’ll have security take her out the back way, near the dumpster, where she belongs.
Laura tells not-Doc, for the sake of her campaign, she had to release a statement about their separation. Reporters will want his side. He says he’ll tell them that they’ve grown apart. She asks if that’s what he thinks happened. He says they’ve been through this; she left town – Laura interrupts, noticing he took his ring off already.
On Jordan’s Team, Molly says, the best way to win is look for hidden clues; keys in drawers or papers can lead to the first clue. Alexis looks at Jerry Jax, and says she fails to understand why this generation thinks is fun. In the other room, Finn startles Sam, who tells him Diego Alcazar sent threatening text messages before he took his victim’s lives. TJ says Ryan was one sick puppy. Chase sees a “C” on Ryan’s knife. He doesn’t remember Lulu saying anything about that in her articles.
Not-Doc asks Laura, why wear his ring? Laura says the marriage isn’t over yet; they’re separated, not divorced. It’s a sign he’s moving on. Why is he so ready to let the marriage go? Why can’t they talk? Where is the man she fell in love with? He says he’s not the same man he was when she left for a year. She says, message received. He starts to go into Kelly’s, and stops. He says, Ava? Ava shows herself, and he says he’s surprised she’s still out and about. She tells him that she didn’t need the pills after all. She’s going to sleep like a baby tonight. She just knows it.
At the MetroCourt bar, Kiki orders vodka straight up. Griff runs in, and she asks him, please, stay away. He doesn’t know how to explain, and she says, it’s pretty straightforward. He says Sasha wanted to apologize, and called him; he can prove it. The message is gone, but he says he’s not lying. He wouldn’t cheat on her. She says he didn’t have a problem cheating on her mom.
Sam tells Peter that Heather Webber terrorized her, just like Franco. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – or should she say severed branch? Nina says, Peter is not Faison. Sam says, he’s responsible for keeping Jason prisoner for five years. Peter thinks, for Curtis’s sake, it’s probably best if he leaves, but the exit door is locked.
Anna looks at the figure of Faison. Jordan thinks maybe this was a bad idea. The Floating Rib is calling their names. She asks who’s up for a margarita, and everyone is in, but the exit door is locked.
Peter says the exit is locked. He yells, saying he wants the hell out of there. Jordan says they’re breaking several fire codes. Molly says, the host is supposed to monitor the game at all times. Where is he? Asleep at his desk, wearing headphones, while they gesture at the cameras. A cleaning person comes through his office, but he doesn’t wake up. Finn says, and he seemed to have such a strong work ethic. Molly overheard him telling someone that he wasn’t going to wait. He was leaving at the end of his shift. They’re locked in.
Sam says they’re locked in, and the host took their phones. Curtis says they’re trapped in there for the night. Jordan says she can’t be locked in; she’s getting married tomorrow. TJ says there can’t just be one way out. Molly says they have to beat the game in time.
Maxie says they came to play the game, solve the puzzle, and enjoy the look on the guys’ faces when they beat them.
Finn finds what looks like an old wooden box, and gives it to Chase, saying it’s locked. Chase reads the bottom, which says, property of MOCA. He wonders what that is.
Maxie sees a gum wrapper, and wonders if it’s a clue. Lulu says she’s avoiding the question about her and Peter. Maxie says they have a lot of time if they’re stuck. Lulu says, it can’t happen; face your fears. She looks at the figure of Stavros, and finds a chess piece; a queen. Jordan looks around, and finds a small chest near Jerry Jax. It has a combination lock; four numbers. Anna asks if there’s a book by PK Sinclair in the bookcase. Molly finds Daughter of Eternity. Anna bets their first clue is in there.
Griff tells Kiki that she has to listen. He wouldn’t do that to her. Laura wonders what’s going on. Carly doesn’t know, but she’s going to have to ask them to leave if it doesn’t stop. Laura says, trouble in paradise? It’s going around. She starts to cry, and says her marriage is falling apart.
Kiki says she fell into this. If you cheat with someone, you’ll cheat on them. Griff says he only remembers walking into the room. He makes her feel the lump on his head, and she asks if things got crazy in bed. He asks, what if someone is trying to set them up?
Not-Doc tells Ava that she seems content. She says Kiki is going to realize what kind of man Griff is, and it’s only a matter of time before her daughter comes back to her. She thanks him for encouraging her to go after what she wants. Is he taking his own advice?
Stella tells Marcus that she’s happy Curtis is happy. He says that’s all they can ask. He wonders what about Tommy, and she says unfortunately, he passed away in Iraq. He asks how it happened, and she tells him, a friendly fire incident. She thinks of how alone he must have felt when he died. Marcus says, more than anything, you want someone to blame.
Some pages are marked in the PK Sinclair book. Jordan says they’re the combination to the lock. They open the box.
Sam thinks MOCA is the Museum of Contemporary Art. Franco had a show there, and staged it to look like Jason pushed him off the roof. Nina suggests something I don’t catch, and Curtis says the lock has letters and numbers like a phone. He tries a combination, and it opens.
Sam looks in the box, and takes out a black light. Chase says they’re used to find out how nasty hotel rooms are. Finn says, hit the lights. Curtis goes around the room with it. On the floor, he sees 716 555 0103. Nina says the host took their phones. Peter asks if anyone sees a phone.
Jordan finds a floppy disk, and they decide it must be clue for later. They keep looking. Alexis touches the Helena figure, and says, much warmer than the real thing. She shows Helena the watch, and says, mine. Looking at a brooch on Helena’s jacket, she finds a note. Molly says it’s a configuration for a chess game.
In Sasha’s hotel room, Griff asks if she remembers him showing up. She says, no, and she doesn’t remember sending him a text either. He says she has oversized pupils, one of the telltale signs of being drugged. Kiki bets she knows who did it.
Ava tells not-Doc that she saw him and Laura together, and thought they might be reconciling. Not-Doc says she’s a perceptive woman, but that’s not the case. They’re going public with the divorce. It’s for the best for many reasons.
Laura says she never should have dumped on Carly. Carly says she’s been there. Sometimes you need to talk about it to work through it. Laura says she never knew. Even in France they seemed in sync. When she came home, there was a weird distance between them. At first, she chalked it up to the anniversary of Ryan’s crimes, but now she doesn’t know. Carly thinks he has been acting strange. At the harvest festival, he snapped at her when she asked about the patient next to her in Ferncliff.
Sam finds a phone. Finn says, call someone. Sam says it doesn’t work, but she can text. Diego texted messages. She texts the number from the floor, and a combination pops up on the screen. TJ asks, what that’s supposed to mean?
Molly and Valerie play chess. Anna says there’s a missing peace. Lulu brings out the queen she found. When they place it on the board, they hear something open.
Peter, for reasons that weren’t said or I missed, says, turns the lazy Susan on a nearby table. Something unlocks. Chase says it came from the clown picture. They go over to this giant clown face, and slide it over. It opens into another room.
Maxie asks, what’s that, and Valerie says, the lock on the bookcase. She slides it over, and it opens to another room.
Curtis says Peter can crash his bachelor party any time. The others can get out.
Jordan’s group walks into a small office with a desk, computer, and wall clock. There’s a clock, and Maxie says they only have six minutes to get out. Jordan tries another door, but it’s locked too. Molly wonders if the computer can unlock the door. It has a floppy drive, so they put the disk in. It tells them, let the clues be the key to the password. It will unlock the door. If they don’t get it in three tries, the game is over. Whatever that means.
There’s a keyboard where Curtis’s group is. Peter asks if anyone knows how to play piano. Sam reads the combination, and they realize it’s notes. Nina thinks if they play it, it will unlock the door.
Carly tells Laura that she knows who’s currently in the room; Nelle. She doesn’t know for how long, but she was not the man howling next door when she was there. Laura asks why his identify is so important. Carly doesn’t know, but if there’s one person at Ferncliff who shouldn’t be there, she has to find out. She’s not giving up until she has answers.
Ava tells not-Doc, it’s a shame when a marriage has to end. Kiki flies up, and tries to smack her, but Ava grabs her arm. Kiki says she knows Ava drugged Sasha, and knocked Griff over the head to make it look like they slept together.
Marcus tells Stella that he felt angry when his wife was diagnosed. She says it’s hard to make peace with Tommy being killed. Marcus says he realized being angry wasn’t getting him anywhere. It was distracting him from precious time he could have spent with his wife. Since then, he’s spent time with her, and told her things he wanted her to hear, and it helped, but he’ll always regret the time he wasted.
Curtis plays something on the keyboard, but nothing happens.
The password is eleven letters. Jordan types in escaperoom, but that isn’t it. Anna says it has to do with the game, and Jordan tries portcharles, but is denied access again. Maxie says they have two minutes.
Nina asks Curtis if he’s sure he’s playing it right. Chase asks if there are any clues they haven’t used yet.
Anna says the prompt didn’t say it had something to do with the game, but specifically, the clues. They go over them, and put them together. Jordan types in iceprincess. At the same time, TJ figures out that the “C” on the knife means C sharp. Curtis plays again. Both solutions work, and they all get out.
Stella tells Marcus it sounds like he had a wonderful marriage. He says for every happy memory, he has a regret about a fight. When he found out his mother-in-law was coming to live with them, he didn’t speak to his wife for two days. It seems silly. What he’s learned is, anger can make you feel better sometimes, but forgiveness gives life. Anger only gives you more anger. He has to get back, and they hug. He’s glad to see her happy. When he’s gone, she ponders.
The bachelor and bachelorette groups meet back where they started. Jordan says they won. Confetti falls. Everyone cheers.
Griff tells Sasha keep drinking to flush the drugs out. Sasha asks if he thinks she was roofied. She didn’t have a drink. She ordered room service. She wonders why someone would want to drug her. Griff has a good idea
Ava asks not-Doc if she and Kiki can privately discuss this misunderstanding, and he steps away. She tells Kiki that she has no idea why she’s upset. Kiki says Franco told her someone she cared about saw Griff and Sasha together. She knows it was Ava. Ava asks if something happened, and Kiki says she knows it did. She drugged Sasha. She didn’t learn a thing after what happened with Morgan. She hit Griff in the head. What if he had brain bleed or was dead? She uses people as weapons, and tried using them to hurt her. Ava says she did it for her. She knows Griff will hurt her. Kiki tells Ava not to claim she did it for her. Ava can’t stand to see her happy. She has a weird competitive streak with Kiki about younger men. And when she’s hurt, she wants to make the world hurt as much as she did. When she was growing up, Ava let her do whatever she wanted, and she thought she had the coolest mom. But Ava really didn’t know how to be one. Maybe she didn’t want to. Kiki knows who she is now. Ava says, that’s not true. Kiki says every time she forgives Ava, and lets her back in her life, Ava hurts her in a new way. If Griff and Sasha want to go to the police, she won’t hesitate to back up their story. She leaves, and not-Doc comes back. He stands behind Ava, looking at his phone, but says nothing.
Laura says there might be a place in her administration for Carly. Carly says her temper is too short, and there are too many skeletons in her closet, even for a politician. She has to take a call, but makes Laura promise that she’ll reach out if she needs anything. When Laura is gone, Carly asks Spinelli if he has anything for her. A name?
Maxie is glad they’re not in that room anymore. Lulu says when she was looking at Ryan, she though how weird it was that someone so evil shared a face with someone so kind. She tells Maxie, he went by the name of Todd Wilson. Maxie says, a psycho by any other name is still a psycho.
Not- Doc steps away from where Ava is. On the phone, he says, the patient is agitated? Up his medication; it’s the only option. Another thirty milligrams. It will keep him calm. He knows Mrs Wilson needs to be calm.
Carly gets a pen, and thanks Spinelli. She writes down the name Wilson.
Tomorrow, Spencer asks if Valentin is threatening him, Sam tells Jason to leave, and Laura wants the truth from not-Doc.
Below Deck
Captain Lee tells Chandler this is about as effed up a deck crew as he’s seen. It’s beyond embarrassment. How can they load up a boat with supplies, and drop the guests off without them. It’s rudimentary Deckhand 101. Chandler’s crew is on him, and his excuses are silly. He’s not doing his job, and if the captain has to solve his problems, what does he need Chandler for? In his interview, Captain Lee says instead of just apologizing, Chandler is looking to make excuses. It’s a screw up. He tells Chandler that he’s excused.
Kate tells Josiah that the captain is pissed. A kid is wandering around, and Josiah juggles handling the drinks, and getting the kid back to where she belongs.
Adrian says he never had a whole table tell him the food was bad. Tonight, he’s blowing them out of the water. Kate tells Captain Lee that it’s the rock star party tonight, and he’s joining the guests for dinner. He tells her that his bosun is dropping the ball. In her interview, Kate says when the deck crew doesn’t do their job well, the interior tries compensate, so they still get a good tip, but it would be nice if everyone would do their jobs.
Ashton tells Chandler, if they’re all on the same page, they don’t need to know what do. Ross adds that they’ll make fewer mistakes. Chandler says, no one knew what was going on, and Ashton says that’s what needs to be addressed. Chandler thinks they need to dial that sh*t in; they’re on the fourth charter. There are always going to be surprises. The captain tells Kate, it’s one more fubar, and she says they’re almost at the end. In her interview, Rhylee says there’s no reason for Chandler’s attitude or mistakes. If it was her boat, she would have fired him.
Adrian is done with Caroline. He’s staying professional, but he’s working twenty-hour days, and she has so many problems. He can’t take it.
The guests get rock starred up. The captain joins them. Adrian says he’s doing the best he can, and hopes they enjoy it. The stuffed mushrooms get approval. Kate tells Adrian, they’re so happy. She’s not just saying that. He accompanies the pork tenderloin with cognac braised apples, and tells them, enjoy. Albert says, the food is excellent tonight.
Rhylee tells Ross that she finished blading the deck, and everything is put away. She appreciates him and Ashton speaking up. In his interview, Ross says he tries to respect Chandler, but it was a sh*t show today. One of the little kids asks Captain Lee if he knows how to make a tissue dance. He asks how, and she says, put a boogie in it. The captain laughs like he didn’t fall off his dinosaur the first time he heard that. Most of the crew goes to bed. Josiah calls home, saying the kids remind him of his niece. He loves being an uncle, but it’s hard being away when she’s growing up.
Chandler is dreading the day. His dad has a calm, collected style that he learned and likes to mirror. More like dazed and confused. The captain explains where they’re going. Chandler says they have no time to waste. The captain says dinner is at 5:30. They’re taking the pig out first, and will have to make several runs. He wants it to go smoothly.
In the morning, the guests ask for juice. Caroline asks Adrian if they have any in a box. That’s a no, so she has to squeeze oranges. In her interview, she says a group of ten is a lot for one stew. A guest says their Bloody Mary is terrible. Been there. Never order one of those at Friday’s.
Kate says if Caroline can’t handle coffee and croissant platters, they’re in trouble, and comes to Caroline’s rescue. Anchor is up and they’re on their way. Kate asks Caroline what she put in the drink; they want another one. In Kate’s interview, she says, Caroline’s foot is healed, but the bad news is, she’s still Caroline. Kate can cover for her, but Caroline is repeatedly telling Kate that she can’t do her job. This is about work, and she’s not doing it.
Chandler confers with Adrian, who says he’s roasting the pig on the boat. Chandler says he’ll get the beach stuff loaded. In his interview, he says he wants to be liked by his team, but wants the boat to be successful as well. He tells the deck crew that he wants everything the guests might want to do on board and on the beach. They need to make up for yesterday. Kate tells Josiah that Caroline couldn’t even handle a full breakfast. She’s almost getting worse. In his interview, Josiah says Caroline is like his Great Aunt May when she went through menopause. Just chill out.
A dolphin! Kate calls for local dancers and musicians. Chandler calls the captain about some petty thing, and Adrian is like, omg, figure it out. Kate tells Josiah, the hierarchy of safety is,safety, charter guests, captain, crew, and they make up a dance to that. Kate wishes Chandler would take it down a notch. She knows he’s walking on eggshells, but it’s a struggle for her not to put him in his place. Adrian explains that he’s cooking the pig at the boat, and finishing it on the beach. The guests will never know.
Caroline calls Kate, who asks her to organize the laundry room. Chandler tells Rhylee that he doesn’t want any more wet towels on the deck; use her eyes. She tells him to stop being condescending, and he says – wait for it – no back talk. He tells her to stop yelling, and she says she’ll yell, so he can tell the difference. I laugh, since I’ve said that. She tells him if he speaks to her condescendingly one more time, she’s taking it to the captain. In his interview, he says, don’t talk about it; just go to the captain. He tells her not to tell him how to do his job, and they’ll be fine. She needs to open her eyes. She tells him to speak to her with respect, and he says as soon as he gets it. She asks, where is his accountability?
Chandler asks the captain if it’s okay to go over to the beach, and Captain Lee reminds him to leave someone there. Ashton and Rhylee stay on board. Kate asks Josiah to stay on guest service, and she’ll pack. Chandler tells Ross they’ll be fine, but in his interview, Ross thinks it’s a difficult reef. It’s super shallow. He has confidence in his capability, but this is another level. He and Chandler take the supplies over. In Chandler’s interview, he says it’s a huge beach set up, and there can be no mistakes.
At the boat, the guests are using the slide. A little girl says, no sea vegetables allowed, which strikes me funny. Ross thinks the rescue tender can be used in shallow water during the day, but not at night. He tells the captain that he’ll explain when he gets back. On the yacht, he shows Captain Lee a shallow reef on the monitor, and says he’s not that confident about it. The captain says dinner is at five, the dancers are doing a twenty minute show; at that point, bring everyone back.
The captain radios that they’re sending the guests out at five. Ooh. It’s a tree coming out of the water, with birds sitting on it, in silhouette. Where’s my camera? Oh wait. I’m not there. <sob!> Captain Lee says he can’t have those guys out at night. They’ll sink one of the effing boats. He tells them, get going. He doesn’t like the way this is shaping up. He has to instruct Chandler on driving the boat, and says he shouldn’t have to tell anyone that.
Musicians play, mostly drums, as the guests arrive at the beach. The captain calls Ross, telling him, not after dark, even if he has to cut it short. The guests will have to live with it. He’d rather have that than someone getting hurt. Uh-oh. A guest is down.
Ashton and Chandler are literally carrying the female guests from the boat to the beach. There’s a shale walkway, and somehow, the guest Chandler is helping slips, or he slips, or something. In his interview, Ashton says, not only is Chandler dropping the ball, he’s dropping the guests. HA-HA-HA! Rhylee asks if the captain thinks the guests had a good time, and he says he wouldn’t know. He was too busy putting fires out. He radios Chandler, and tells him that they’re going with Plan B. Let the guests enjoy their time, and everyone else heads back. They’ll send a van to pick up the guests. It’s way too dangerous via boat. They’ll pick them up in the tender where it’s safer.
Chandler tells Rhylee about drying something somewhere, and she says she didn’t know they were doing that. he says, it’s common sense, and she says maybe she doesn’t have any. She’s over it. She’s done taking it from him. Ross tells her, just go in. He thanks her for working hard, and tells Chandler that he let her have a break. Chandler tells Ross to deal with her; he’s done. On the beach, the guests give compliments to the chef. He nailed it.
Kate calls for the taxi. The captain says he still has to assume everything was executed properly. It’s dark out now, and Chandler’s not around. Finally, Chandler radios, saying they’re coming in. Captain Lee tells Caroline to have drinks waiting when the guests get back. Kate gets the guests in a taxi, and while she and Josiah aren’t looking, a dog roots through one of their bags. The captain takes a picture of the Tahitian moon. He tells Chandler that Rhylee did a good job putting away the jet skis. Chandler must be boiling. Ha-ha!
The captain apologizes to the guests about the inconvenience, but it was in the interest of safety. Caroline manages to get some glasses of champagne on a tray, but then drops one. The injured guest says she got dropped, and Captain Lee says that means she was carried, and not successfully. He tells them champagne is waiting. Caroline radios about the broken glass, but not before Master Pearson steps on a piece and starts wailing his head off. The captain is like, wtf is going on? Caroline is like, f*ck! Pearson’s mom tells him it’s a battle wound, and the captain says he doesn’t even have one of those. He and Pearson fist bump. In his interview, the captain says, it’s a clusterf*ck.
Josiah and Kate clean up. Kate tells Josiah not to chop his fingers off folding the chairs; she can’t lose him. In her interview, she says once again, she and Josiah are doing all the work. There’s no reason why not one deck team member is helping. Josiah says, welcome to yachting. Albert makes the drinks. Caroline keeps apologizing. Captain Lee tells her to take care of the guests. Just get them what they need and relax. Chandler will clean up. She asks Pearson if they’re good, and he’s already forgotten about it.
In Caroline’s interview, she says she already felt like an a-hole. Knowing Pearson cut his foot on a glass she dropped makes her feel terrible. She gives Albert bandages. The guests need tequila stat. Kate is starving, exhausted, and angry. A guest tells Caroline that she’s not the best at mixed drinks. Kate comes to the rescue again. The dropped guest tells Rhylee that Chandler dropped her, and didn’t even apologize. Josiah gives her a cold compress. Kate says, it’s nuts, but she’ll just keep making drinks. Flesh wounds are not five star. In Caroline’s interview, she says, at this point, she’s overwhelmed and miserable.
The dropped guest complains to Chandler that he didn’t say sorry. He tells her, sorry; it was a hectic morning. Wow. He does have a problem with apologizing. She says Albert bandaged her. The captain watches all this. Caroline does laundry. Kate tells Captain Lee, it’s chaos. Guests are bleeding, there are dishes to be done, and drinks need to be made; she’s carrying towels back from the beach party in the dark. Something needs to happen. The captain tells her to keep the deck crew until she doesn’t need them. She tells Chandler to wash dishes. He says he’ll take a please. He’s the worst.
Ashton folds laundry. He thinks it’s fun. Caroline asks if he’s bad at science and driving. Kate asks for something from the beach club. Ross says he’ll do it. Kate asks who was on earliest, and tells them to knock off. In his interview, Ashton says, Kate taking charge is refreshing. Someone is taking charge.
Chandler is messing around in the galley, and Kate asks if he’s making dinner. She hasn’t eaten. He says he’s having ice cream, and she’s like, no, you’re not done. She tells him to put away the leftovers, and asks if any towels are out. She puts the ice cream back, and he whines that he was letting it thaw. She tells him worry about work first, and he asks why she’s trying to boss him. The captain is his boss. She asks if he didn’t hear the captain on the radio. He says he’s getting things done and will eat his ice cream as he wishes. This dude needs a smack in the face. She says it’s not happening yet, and he tells her Rhylee can finish. She knows he loves to delegate, but he’s a big boy, and he’ll get his ice cream. He says that’s the second time she’s disrespected him, and she says it’s past the second time. In Chandler’s interview, he says he busted his ass all day, and she’s a glorified housekeeper. I gasp out loud. Kate tells Chandler if he can’t understand the captain’s decision, she can’t help him. He says everyone was working hard. He mumbles that she’s disrespectful. In his interview, Captain Lee says he expected more. If it was just one thing, it wouldn’t be so bad, but there are so many. We flash back to all of those. He says they still have the rest of the season. How much is he willing to jeopardize or how much is he willing to bet Chandler will make a turn around? Chandler sits eating ice cream.
Ashton says he should have carried the guest. Aiden makes gluten-free chocolate muffins. Gluten-free sounds unappetizing, but they look delicious. Caroline says, it’s a bad day to be a deckhand. The anchor is up, and they’re moving. The way the kids are eating the muffins proves they’re good.
It’s time to say goodbye. Albert says it was the coolest vacation they’ve ever had. Torrie says she doesn’t want to leave. In his interview, Chandler says he’s ready for it to be over. This is the worst charter he’s ever done in his life. Albert says, in general, they had a great trip. Mistakes were made, but they all make mistakes. They really, truly appreciate it. It looks like a fat envelope. Kate says, cutest family ever. The captain says, let’s knock the soul out of this bitch. Kate wonders why he was looking at her when he said it.
Chandler knows he’s about to get his ass handed to him, and he’s terrified. I’m delighted. Captain Lee tells them, be in the crew mess in fifteen.
Captain Lee doesn’t know where to start. It was just horrendous. There were a lot of things they did wrong. The managed to award two purple hearts, one to kid; a first for him. They got $20K, but the captain thinks they left five on the table they would have gotten if they performed better. Tomorrow is another day. Kate thinks they tipped because they didn’t die. Rhylee is annoyed that the captain didn’t point out that the major problem is Chandler. I’d say Caroline is a close second.
The captain calls Kate to the wheelhouse. She doesn’t know why she’s being called, but she can tell he’s not happy about something. Captain Lee says he needs her to be witness. Kate says, not good. The captain radios Chandler, and tells him to have a seat. He thinks the time has come for them to have the chat he’s been putting off.
Next time, waterfalls, the primary is a charter broker and yacht salesman, Caroline accuses Kate of being abusive. Rhylee is sick of everyone. and someone needs to get off the boat in an hour. I can only hope it’s Chandler.
😵 Tonight was the Flipping Out season finale where Jeff and Jenni had their big fight. I hadn’t known he basically fired her. Long story short, she said she’d passed up a serious chance at a Nicholas Cage film, because the filming schedule would have interfered with her job as Jeff’s assistant. He called her a liar, saying there was no such opportunity, and she cried over him always squelching her dreams. He told her to take a week off, and then they met to talk. As he was talking, and saying he realized that he really was standing in her way, both she and I realized he was telling her goodbye. I thought he was being sneaky and phony in the way he did it, but I’m hoping to be proved wrong, and that he’s right in the long run.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
Last night, I was about to publish, and poof! my internet disappeared. Since my husband gets up at the crack of dawn and was already sleeping, I left him a note. This morning, his note on my note said there was an electrical fire at Penn Station in NYC. Whether these things are related, I have no idea, but regardless, it’s back, and so am I.
General Hospital
Sorry, I missed the very beginning. If someone had told me that one day I’d be cooking lunch for dogs, I would have laughed. Moving on.
Carly tells Jason that she got a voicemail from Sonny last night saying he wasn’t coming home. He’s not replying to her calls or texts, and she’s getting worried. She doesn’t know what’s going on.
Margaux wakes up. Sonny says, she lives.
Mike thanks Stella. He appreciates everything she does. He knows she’s his case worker, but she goes above and beyond. She says she does it because she likes him, and would like to think she’s also his friend.
Margaux asks what time it is. Sonny tells her, last he checked, it was a little after seven. She has to get back to work, and Sonny says she’s probably hung over. She says, thanks to him. He gives her some coffee. It’s not his brand, but it’s what was in the kitchen. He says he’ll drive, and get them back to Port Charles in no time. She asks why he stayed there last night, and he says he knew how upsetting it was when she found out the truth. She says just because her mother put Skully up to it, doesn’t mean Sonny is blameless. Staying there didn’t absolve him from his sins. He says she was in no condition to be left alone. Being betrayed by your parents is a terrible thing. Margaux wants to get going. Both of their phones ding, and Sonny says, what the hell? His wife was back in for questioning about a murder.
Carly tells Jason, all Sonny said was that he was handling a situation out of town. Jason says he was looking for leverage against the DA; he must have found something. Sonny can handle it by himself, and he was focused on getting answers about Ferncliff. Carly asks if he has any information about her neighbor. He tells her that they found Nelle in the room. She’d been transferred from Pentonville, and was sitting on the floor, cradling a blanket and singing a lullaby to it. Carly says Nelle took a page out of her playbook, but Jason says she was nowhere near as convincing. Carly says she managed to fool the doctors. Jason tells her that he and Sam exposed her. She’s being reevaluated, and will be transferred back. That makes Carly happy, but still doesn’t answer her question. He says they couldn’t find her neighbor; he wasn’t there. He’s either transferred, released or dead. Carly says if he died, Ferncliff would do whatever they could to cover it up. Maybe he was transferred. She can’t imagine him being released, although if he was released before Halloween, the police might have someone else to question.
Curtis asks Jordan if she isn’t wasting time. Does she really think Carly is capable of a beheading. Jordan tells him it’s privileged information, but she’s mostly ruled Carly out. Her story checks out, but because of the strands of hair, she can’t eliminate Carly completely. Curtis says it sound like they were planted. Jordan suspects as much, but she’s grappling with the true motive. Was Mary Pat the main target, or was the real goal to set up Carly? And if so, why?
Sonny asks if Margaux is still after his family, but she says she had nothing do with it. She just got the text at the same time he did. There was DNA evidence, and Carly had to be called in again, but she wasn’t charged. Sonny wants to get on the road; Carly must be wondering where he is. Margaux asks what he told her.
Jason asks why Carly didn’t call him, and she says she used her one call for Diane. She was tired when she got home, and had to explain things to Josslyn. In the morning, she had to get Mike out, and Sonny wasn’t there to help with any of it. Jason knows she’s dealing with a lot, but when something happens, she needs to tell him. She wonders why he’s so concerned about her security. He says someone was just decapitated. It was a nurse she hated, and the body was found in Ava’s gallery with her DNA on it. She doesn’t think Ava would have the gall to do it, but he says it’s possible the killer was setting her up.
Curtis says if Carly isn’t the primary target, the murder might have been a means to an end. It’s ideal to set her up. The nature of the attack is vicious, and seems personal. Jordan says it’s disturbing. To shock and horrify is the hallmark of a serial killer. Maybe Franco is right, and if the killer is putting on a show, this isn’t the end.
Josslyn tells Cameron that her mother is still a person of interest. The victim was decapitated. How could they think she was involved. Cameron says it’s messed up, but tells her, don’t worry; it will blow over. Josslyn tells him that her mom said, keep acting like normal, whatever that means. Cameron says Josslyn is going through a lot. Does she want to keep pretending? Josslyn says it’s working. Even Oscar’s mother thinks they’re dating
Kim tells Drew that Oscar needs someone who shares his interests and speaks his language; someone whose opinion carries weight with him. Drew asks if she’s talking about Josslyn. She’s the last person Oscar wants to know. Kim says she was so desperate, she turned to a teenager for help. She went to Josslyn’s house, but saw she’d moved on with Cameron. She seemed happy, and it was surreal; being a normal teenage is so far out of Oscar’s reach. She ended up not saying anything. Josslyn can’t give Oscar what he needs, and Oscar would see it as a betrayal of trust. That’s why they have to fight him in court. They can’t allow him to refuse the medical trial. Monica overhears, and says, Oscar wants to do what?
At Charlie’s, Oscar asks Alexis if there’s been any progress with his case. She’s petitioned the court for a hearing, and says they’re sympathetic to the December 1st deadline for the medical trial. She asks how he feels, and he says he’s having headaches, but nothing he can’t handle. Alexis says he has to go over a few more things, and hands him a million papers. He has to decide whether to go for a GED or high school diploma, and go over health insurance information. It’s important that he review everything. He says he doesn’t know how any of that works. He just thought he had to prove he could make his own medical decisions. She says he has to show court he can live like an adult, and asks if he’s sure he’s ready to handle this. He says he needs to focus on one thing at a time. She says it’s complex, but he has to do it if he’s serious. Oscar says he’ll make it work. Julian says, speaking of work… and Oscar goes back to it. Alexis tells Julian that he’s a good kid. Julian says, he is, and he thinks he knows what she’s doing.
Drew tells Monica that Oscar doesn’t want waste time with a medical procedure that might not work or leave him brain dead. Kim says he doesn’t understand it’s his only option. Monica knows the situation well, and can see the fear and frustration they’re feeling. Her adopted daughter Emily had to make a similar choice. Drew says Scout is named Emily Scout after her. Monica explains that Emily’s mom was her best friend, and she and Alan adopted Emily after her mom died from breast cancer. When Emily was diagnosed with it, she refused treatment. She was sure the cure was worse than the disease, seeing her mother go through chemo that did no good. Kim asks if she died, and Monica says she managed to beat the cancer; she accepted treatment at the last minute. Unfortunately, she was murdered years later. Kim says she’s sorry, and Monica says she’s telling her because she understands what they’re up against. Kim asks what changed Emily’s mind about the treatment, and Monica says someone who loved her convinced her.
Josslyn tells Cameron that their astronomy project was her favorite homework assignment of the entire year. He tells her, stick with the expert. She asks if he still has the keychain, and he shows it to her with his housekeys on it. She says, no pressure if he doesn’t like it. He says he likes it for real. She knows she asks for a lot. Cameron says he could say no, and Josslyn says she didn’t give him that option, but he came through. She’s grateful, not just because she wants Oscar to regret breaking up; she has a good time with him. Last night was fun, except for the cops showing up. She wonders what Kim wanted. It had to be about Oscar. She tells Cameron she’s hungry, and drags him out.
Kim tells Monica that she thought she’d ask Josslyn to intervene, but Oscar would see it as another betrayal. Monica says the young man Emily loved was a deciding factor, along with the love of her family. Kim says, unfortunately, Oscar doesn’t think too highly of his parents right now, but Monica says he’ll come around. She’ll hope for the best, and if they need her, call. She leaves.
Carly tells Jason that she thought it was a set-up, but it hadn’t occurred to her that she might be a target. Jason asks, what about Ava? Carly says she had the same instinct, to think Ava would do this, but it’s not her style. As much as she despises Carly, it doesn’t feel like her. Jason says, worst case, she’s on some freak’s radar. Sonny comes in, and says he’s sorry Carly had to deal with the cops alone. Diane filled him in, but he should have been there. Carly asks, where was he?
Drew says it’s crazy. When he thinks about Emily, he can’t help smiling. It also hurts. He feels like he knew her and loved her, but he never met her. As irony would have it, all the people who are part of his past, who were important to him and loved him; he doesn’t know who they are. Look at them. They share a beautiful son, but he has no recollection of how it happened. Kim is sorry he can’t get his memories back. Drew says, that’s not entirely true. He was presented with another opportunity.
Mike comes in, apologizing to Sonny and Carly for interrupting. Stella took him to the farmer’s market, and they decided to have breakfast, but he forgot his wallet. Stella says he insisted on coming back, even though she’s treating. Sonny says Mike likes to treat – always. Mike asks if he just got home, and Sonny says he had business out of town. Stella tells Mike that she’ll wait in the car. Mike asks if everything is all right, and Sonny has good news. Everything that happened in Croton is over. Mike asks what he means, and Sonny says he didn’t want it weighing on Mike anymore. What happened years ago, is finished. Mike tells Sonny, if he says so. Carly asks if Mike is taking Stella to Kelly’s, but he says they’re going to Charlie’s; she likes the eggs. He gets his wallet and leaves. Sonny says it’s great that he doesn’t remember; he’s better off. Jason asks what Sonny means by finished. Carly asks where he was, and Sonny says, in Jersey with Margaux.
Margaux walks into the interrogation room, saying she didn’t mean to interrupt. Curtis says he’s on his way out, and tells Jordan, no carrot cake under any circumstances. Jordan agrees. When he’s gone, she asks Margaux if she was out late. Margaux says, that obvious? Jordan asks what’s the occasion, but Margaux says she wasn’t celebrating. Jordan asks if she’s okay.
Kim asks Drew, what kind of opportunity? He says the flashdrive was found, and she asks if he means the one with the baseline of his memories. He says, yes, and she asks if that means his memories can be restored. He says, it’s more complicated than that, but yes. Kim asks if he’s considering it. He says he ruled it out at first. Kim says, isn’t it everything he wanted? Drew says, not everything. The risks are too high. He could lose the memories he formed there. Kim says he said he ruled it out at first. Does that mean he’s reconsidering? Drew says he feels like a hypocrite. He’s asking Oscar to risk everything to restore his life to the fullest, but he’s not doing the same for his own life.
Alexis asks what Julian thinks she’s doing. He says she made a big show of taking the case. She was full of principles, and taking the moral high ground. He thinks she believes Oscar has the right to decide his fate, but thinks he won’t go through with it. That’s why she’s showing him how tough life can be if he splits with his mom. She says she doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
Cameron and Josslyn come into Charlie’s, all happy and talking. Oscar sees them.
Sonny tells Carly and Jason that he confronted Margaux’s mother. She freaked out, and went for the letters. Margaux heard because he was wearing a wire. Imagine the irony. Carly asks how she reacted. Besides getting drunk. Sonny says she was hurt bad. Carly says she must know her mother didn’t pull the trigger. After the initial shock passes, she’s going to come after him harder than before.
Stella asks Mike to tell her about his lady friends, and he says none of them are as pretty as she is. She says, of course not; she’s fabulous. Mike says there might be one he enjoys hanging out with more than the others; Yvonne. Stella says, she’s a lucky lady. Tell Yvonne that she’d better do right by him, or answer to her. Curtis comes in, and sees Stella smiling.
Oscar tells Cameron and Josslyn someone will take their order shortly. Josslyn asks how he’s been, and Oscar says, cool, and asks what brings them there. She says they’re getting breakfast to go before school. She adds Oscar must get as much as he wants since he works there, but Oscar says he’s not that into it. Josslyn says she hasn’t seen him at school. How’s the new girlfriend? He says, okay. Josslyn excuses herself, and Oscar asks if Cameron is still telling him Josslyn is just a friend. Cameron says, no.
Kim says as much as Drew sympathizes with Oscar’s position, they’re his parents. Like it or not, they have to make the decisions they think best for him. She thinks it’s a case of do as I say, not as I do. Drew says, it would mean more to lead by example. Kim says he’s not thinking of going through with the procedure, is he?
Stella asks if Curtis would care to join them. Curtis says he’s meeting with the wedding planner for a cake taste. He just picked up the rings. He shows the rings to them, and Mike says, nothing but the best. Curtis says he’s only doing this once, so he wanted to make it worthwhile. He still hopes Stella will be there when he marries the woman he loves. She says she can’t, but the rings are beautiful. Any woman would be proud to wear them. Curtis walks away, and Mike says it’s a shame she won’t be there to see Curtis place the ring on his bride’s finger.
Oscar asks if Josslyn and Cameron are dating for real. Cameron says Josslyn needs someone she can count on; who respects and understands her. They like each other, and have fun together. If Oscar wants him to promise nothing is going to happen, he can’t. Josslyn comes back, and says they have no time to wait. She starts walking to the door. Cameron and Oscar look at each other, and Josslyn asks Cameron if he’s coming. Cameron leaves, and Josslyn turns back to look at Oscar.
Kim tells Drew, there’s no comparison. He went through an experimental treatment. The amino trial was studied for years, while his experience was based on a wing and a prayer. Drew says he’s not going through with it. He can’t risk losing the memories he’s made; his family, his kids, the people he’s grown to love. He doesn’t want to give up on the life he made here, and he’s no more willing to give up on Oscar’s life.
Monica goes to Charlie’s, and asks if Oscar is playing hooky. He says he’s working, and she asks how much he makes under the table. He says he pays taxes, but she says, not today. They’re spending the day together. She gives Julian some money, saying, that should cover it. She and Oscar have stuff to talk about.
Jordan tells Margaux, no wonder she was drinking. She can’t imagine how it felt. Margaux says, anger, sadness, numbness; she doesn’t know what thing do with the information. Jordan thinks she does know. Jordan is the top cop, and Margaux was hoping she’d take it out of her hands, and bury it or pass it along. Margaux doesn’t know if she can do this. Jordan says it’s her choice to make. It’s unsubstantiated, but she has to decide if closing the case is worth sending her mother to prison.
Sonny tells Carly and Jason there’s no evidence to tie him in to the murder. Jason asks if there’s any chance Skully told Jeanette. Sonny says, she was desperate. If she’d had any idea, she would have thrown it in his face. Carly says they’re back where they started. Margaux will just try to get him for something else. Sonny says he doesn’t think so. When Margaux found out the truth, it broke her. He didn’t feel good about it. Carly asks if he feels sorry for her, and Sonny says it’s not his choice. There’s no way he can undo what happened. Like there’s no way to undo how his life turned out. Margaux lost her father twice because of him. Once, when she was a girl, and last night she lost mother too. He feels badly, but should have been there for Carly. He apologizes, and Carly says she’s all right. Jason says, it’s been a tough 24-hours, and Carly might be right. Margaux has to be angry, and if she can’t take it out on her mom or Skully, she might take it out on the next best thing – Sonny.
Margaux looks at her phone.
Tomorrow, Willow announces Career Day at school. Curtis wonders why Nina hasn’t RSVP’d for the wedding, and Sasha tells Valentin the longer she stays, the more she risks being found out.
Below Deck
Caroline whines that she’s never been treated like this. Grounded like a child. She thought by working in yachting, she’d meet cool people, but that’s not the case. She feels singled out. She tells Rhylee that Kate told her if she didn’t get better, she’d have to go home. Well, yeah. You have to do the job you’re getting paid for. Not just ride around on the luxury yacht. Josiah wants Cheetos. Rhylee asks Ashton is he had a good time last night. She did. In her interview, Rhylee says Ashton only expresses interest when he’s drunk. She’s thirty-three. If she wants a fling, she’ll make the booty call.
Chandler goes over what they need to do with the deckhands. Rhylee sees the checklist, and Chandler asks her to spot clean the cushions. In his interview, Chandler says he and Rhylee could never be friends, but as professionals, they need to suck it up. He knows the captain is watching closely, so he definitely wants to redeem himself, and prove he’s the bosun Captain Lee hired.
Ashton is doing the windows in the harness. Kate gives Josiah an update on Caroline’s foot, and says she doesn’t think Caroline is lying. Caroline comes in, and says she’s not lying. In her interview, Caroline says if they’re going to talk behind her back, at least make sure she’s not there. Geez, she’s just a little paranoid. Kate tells her that sometimes crew members will fake injuries because it’s a lot of work, and she doesn’t think it’s the case here. She doesn’t think you can fake a swollen foot. In Kate’s interview, she says she’s already carrying Caroline’s weight when she’s in top health, so when she got injured, it was like, why are you here?
It’s preference sheet time. Four days, ten people, two of them children. Torrie and Albert are a power couple from St. Pete, Florida. Kate says, the four-year-old likes both sparkling and still water. One guest is gluten-free, low carb; several have allergies; and one child has a severe peanut allergy. They’ll have to make sure anything remotely peanut is off the boat. Adrian says they’re like a Japanese puzzle. Kate says, they probably met at a support group for dietary restriction weirdos. Their requests are a pig roast, snorkeling, a white party, and the water toys. Captain Lee says the children are not to be without life jackets when outside of the interior. There’s no margin for error. He says kids are dangerous as hell. He can’t impress upon everybody how important that is.
Caroline tells Ashton that Kate and Josiah were talking about her, saying they don’t think she’s lying. Ashton thinks they like gossip. In his interview, Ashton says you can feel like very much a part of the crew or at the opposite end, and extremely alone. He tells Caroline not to let it bother her. He understands where she’s coming from, and feels for her. He finds a pair of the captain’s underwear in with his clothes, and throws them at Caroline.
The captain asks Chandler if he took care of the issues they discussed, and Chandler says, it’s been good. Captain Lee tells Chandler that he has to have a clear line of communication, so there’s no confusion. In his interview, Captain Lee says with ten people, and two of them kids, they’ll need eyes on them all the time. It stretches the limit of their abilities. He tells Chandler, safety is paramount. There’s no room for error.
Kate tells Caroline the charter is going to be intense. They’re going to have extra guests and children, staying for an extra night. Kate asks if she can work at 100%. Caroling says she can. Kate says she can’t give Caroling extra breaks, because there’s going to be so much work. Josiah says it’s great that Caroline is back to work. They’re exhausted, and really need three stews. Kate says she’s happy Caroline is able to stay and work.
In Ashton’s interview, he says Rhylee has a strong personality. She and Chandler are pissed off at each other, but the way she’s handling herself makes it harder. The provisions come in. Kate says she sees a deer. No, Kate. It’s a pig for the roast. How city is she? The captain tells them to get in their whites, and meet on the aft deck asap.
The captain says here comes trouble on wheels, and welcomes the guests on board. Kate gives out flower crowns. In her interview, Kate says it’s not often there are children on a charter. People who spend a lot of money for vacation, spend a lot of money to leave the kids at home. Kate gives the tour. Kate explains the captain’s orders for life jackets for the kids. At least the parents are telling the kids to say please. The yacht heads out.
Kate tells Caroline to flip it, turn it, fold up the laundry. Josiah dances to that, and Caroline is over it. In Ross’s interview, he says the four-year-old reminds him of his son, who’s also four. His reward at the end is going home to see his kid. Rhylee asks Chandler about the game plan. They should have everything out within fifteen minutes of anchorage. Albert says the kids eat what they do, not chicken fingers. Josiah says they’re already adults. When he was their age, he just wanted burgers ad fries. The four-year-old, Pearson, wants to bang a starfish on the table. Torrie tells him that she’ll give it back after they eat, and he cries. Kate tells Josiah that she will turn this yacht right around. Ha-ha-ha!
Lunch is served. The kids actually seem cute, but I’m only seeing clips of them. Kate tells Adrian that Master Pearson is not loving the vegetables. They drop anchor. Ashton asks Rhylee to do something, and she questions it because it’s contrary to what Chandler said. It irritates Ashton when she does that, and she tells him, calm down. Rhylee complains to Ross that Chandler said to bring all the stuff out, Ashton told her not to do anything, then said to do what she wants. She’s not questioning what he was saying. Ross gets it. Chandler gripes that there’s nothing in water. They start getting everything ready, and Albert says he just wants the jet skis and trampoline today, and the slide on another day.
Caroline tells Adrian someone thinks she’s faking her injury. In Adrian’s interview, he says she’s bringing the vibe down on the whole boat. It’s draining to have someone around who’s always complaining and moping. Some of the guests do jet skiing; the kids play on their tablets. Kate tells Caroline to gather white décor from around boat.
Josiah asks Caroline, what’s up? She says she’s collecting white things. He questions what she’s gathering, and she tells him to take over. In her interview, Caroline thinks there’s a lack of communication in the interior. It’s bullsh*t. Kate says it’s a lot of pressure on Adrian. Ross tells Ashton that he spoke to Rhylee, and Ashton admits he was grumpy. Josiah asks Chandler how it’s going, and Chandler thinks it’s good. I think Chandler doesn’t know what’s going on. Ross says Rhylee needs clear instructions. Ashton understands where she’s coming from.
Kate tells Adrian, 7:30 for dinner. Kate and Josiah decorate the table for the white party. Adrian makes potato leek vichyssoise, and Albert is into it. Not so much the rest of the guests. Adrian says with ten people, who like everything different and have allergies, it stifles his creativity. He can’t be as free flowing, and needs to be calculated. He stresses, and it pisses him off.
Black Angus steak is served, but the guests don’t seem thrilled. One says the steaks are overcooked, and gives it a two out of ten. Ouch. The complain that it’s dry and bland. Kate relays that to Adrian. Ross calls Kai, his baby mama, who tells him that he has to talk to their son about hitting people. In his interview, Ross says he was immature when he and Kai were together, and they broke up. He hopes they can eventually work something out, but right now, Kai needs time to herself. She deserves to be happy. Torrie tells Caroline that for a general preference, they’d like steaks rarer. Caroline says she’ll pass the word on. Josiah tells Kate, but she’d rather not pass along the feedback. Adrian is amazing. In Kate’s interview, she says it’s not great when the guests don’t love the food, but Adrian didn’t have a lot of time, and she thinks he’s in a funk.
Adrian asks if Caroline is okay. In his interview, he says she’s bringing the vibe down on the whole boat. You never know what you’re going to get. She asks if he appreciates feedback, and when he says, yes, she tells him the guests want more sauce, less dry. In Adrian’s interview, he says he’s happy she told him, but he’s not appreciating her vibe. He knows she’s not happy, but don’t project it on him. He tells her that he understands she’s not doing well, but – and she says, keep to herself? He says he can see it on her face. She says he doesn’t know what she’s dealing with; it has nothing to do with the boat. He says his father just passed away, and he doubts it’s that. She asks if it’s a competition? He says, no, but they all have a lot of sh*t going on. She tells him to stop judging her. He says they’re all working together, and if she’s in a mood, it gets put on everyone. If she can’t handle sh*t, step up. She tells him it’s none of his business, and he says, it is. She’s sorry he has the misfortune of working with her, and he says he is too.
Kate says kids on boats are lots of work. The only benefit is they go to bed after dinner. Kate tells Caroline that she’s on at 6:30. She asks if Caroline is crying, and Caroline says she’s trying not to. She babbles about Adrian telling her not to be all sad because it affects him, and he’s sad enough because his dad died a month ago. Kate says it probably wasn’t the best delivery, but the advice is sound. Be her bubbly, upbeat self, and she’ll feel better.
Caroline looks for sugar, and Adrian ignores her. In Caroline’s interview, she says Adrian acts like he’s all about positive energy and rainbows, but it’s bullsh*t when he’s telling her to suck it up and deal with it. The captain tells Ashton the guests are going on a stingray excursion, and to make sure the tender is packed. In his interview, Ashton says dinner wasn’t his best performance. At the beginning of his career, he was called yes, but, since he always had an excuse. He doesn’t know everything, and he’s not perfect. If he’s always defending himself, he won’t learn. The guests are happy with breakfast. Pearson wants to be the boss when he grows up. I think he already has that job.
The captain tells Kate that 2 o’clock is the deadline for the guests getting to the excursion on time. Chandler calls for the water slide, and tells Rhylee to focus on getting out the stuff for the guests. Kate tells Torrie about the excursion. Chandler says they do the same thing every charter; today is no different. Ross says he thought the guests were going on an excursion. Chandler is like, what? and asks the captain about it. In his interview, Captain Lee says it’s a big deal. He doesn’t want deer in the headlights; he wants the light to go on over their heads. Ross says they’re leaving in an hour, and Chandler is wasting time getting stuff out. It makes no sense.
Caroline takes drink orders that are complicated. Something involving cucumber, jalapeno, and Prosciutto. She somehow gives the information to Kate after asking twice. In her interview, Kate says it’s a new day, and Caroline is in a great mood. It’s only a matter time before she has a mystery ailment. Chandler tells Rhylee that whatever she’s doing isn’t a priority. The captain doesn’t get it. He thought he was explicit with Chandler. He looms over the deck crew, watching from the deck above. He says, it went in one side, and out the other, without hitting any obstructions. Kate brings out the drinks. The guests whine they’ve been waiting ten minutes.
Chandler wants the rescue tender prepped for launch. Lunch is served. Torrie says, it’s not boring. Rhylee brings the tender around. Kate tells Adrian the guests are thrilled. The captain calls Ross and Chandler to the wheelhouse. He tells them to take everyone on the Intrepid until they run out of water, then switch to the rescue tender. Rhylee packs the boat, and the guests are loaded in. Kate thinks swimming with sharks isn’t an ideal activity for small children.
They get to island, which is insanely beautiful. The guests get into their fins and masks. A Golden Retriever bounds past. What are these dogs? Shark wranglers? Ashton calls Chandler, who’s busy having coffee and playing on his tablet. He calls the captain, and asks if they should come back or wait. The guests are calling when they’re ready to be picked up. Captain Lee tells Ross to head back. The guests swim with the rays and sharks, and I get jealous all over again. The guests wonder where their beer, water, and towels are, because Rhylee and Ashton are headed back with all the stuff.
Kate gets a call. Albert says they’re ready get out. They’ve had enough; the expedition didn’t go well. There are no towels or water. Kate says the tender will be sent over. She tells the deck crew what happened, and Albert says they’d better be there soon. Another guest says they feel like they’re on Gilligan’s Island. I’m pretty sure these people don’t know what doing without is. Chandler doesn’t know what’s. It’s a no-brainer. How can you take an excursion, and not take sh*t with you. Um… he was there with them. Why didn’t he notice. One of the guests thinks Chandler must be new.
Kate doesn’t want the bad mood carried into the boat. Josiah suggests cocktails, and Kate says, yes. She thinks if someone besides her, Josiah, and Adrian would help the guests enjoy Tahiti, that would be great. She tells the captain they’re under duress. In his interview, Captain Lee says when he has to eat a sh*t sandwich in a correctable situation, there aren’t enough words to describe how effed up it is. Kate asks Rhylee to meet the guests with towels and water. Josiah makes cocktails. The captain says he’s got to face the effing music.
Kate sends Caroline to do laundry, and presents Pina Coladas with gold on the top to the guests. The captain apologies to Albert. In his interview, he says as uncomfortable as he is, it’s nothing compared to how uncomfortable he’s going to make the deck crew feel. They probably won’t hear the end of it. He tells Albert that he doesn’t know why the crew neglected to disperse what was on board, but he’s going to find out and make it up to him.
Kate asks if the captain wants dinner, and he says he wants someone’s ass for dinner. She’s like, whoa. He calls the deck crew to the wheelhouse. Chandler is dreading the conversation. He wants to pack his bags and run away. Captain Lee isn’t exactly sure where to begin. It’s beyond embarrassing, and he’s effing pissed. How can they drop guests off, turn around, and not give them supplies? It’s rudimentary; Deckhand 101. They all have good qualities, but it’s as effed up a deck crew as he’s ever seen. He’s not finishing the season this way. He’s making changes, and they’re not all going to be happy. I hope he makes Rhylee bosun. That would stick it to Chandler.
Next time, Caroline says she’s physically breaking down, Rhylee tells Chandler that she’s taking it to the captain, Ashton says Chandler isn’t just dropping the ball – he’s dropping guests, and Captain Lee says the time has come to have the chat he’s been putting off.
😵 On Flipping Out, Jeff almost lost his mind when they were on their way to the airport, and Jenni had to run back to get her phone. The Lea Black project is still lingering, but tonight, Lala Kent (Vanderpump Rules) also appeared as a client. Well, really her movie producer boyfriend, who seems like a super nice guy. I think Megan quit, but it’s really hard to tell with these people. Next week is the season finale. I’m still upset about the Jenni and Jeff split, but holding out hope that they rekindle their friendship one day.
🎥 The IFC channel has Grindhouse in rotation, uncut, so if you love horror films, the old drive-ins, or horror films at the old drive-ins, this one’s for you. One of my favorites, a dual effort by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, it’s comprised of two films, Planet Terror and Death Proof. The idea was to evoke the old grindhouse pictures, churned out for the drive-ins during the 70s. They were cheap, gory, and often showed lots of boobies. These two movies have those things, but with scripts that are about a million times better, and some kick-ass stunts. Planet Terror is a zombie flick – a government experiment goes bad – with a stellar cast, featuring Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Josh Brolin, and Bruce Willis. I have to mention the pleasant surprise also of underrated actors, Jeff Fahey, Michal Biehn, and Michael Parks. Death Proof is more of a slasher film, with Kurt Russell being a serial killer who uses his car as a weapon, and there are a few crossovers of characters from the other movie. At the beginning of Planet Terror, IFC is also airing the fake trailer for Machete, which eventually – like the Pinocchio of films – turned into a real movie. On the blue ray version, there are also several other fake trailers in between the films, but those are rarely shown on TV. They’re quite funny, and Eli Roth has promised to make a real version of the fake horror film, Thanksgiving. Here’s hoping that comes to fruition.
💃 Butterfly’s Lap Dance from Death Proof…
One of my favorite scenes. That jukebox is pretty impressive. So is Kurt Russell‘s game.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
I missed the beginning because of Sessions getting the boot. Whatever happened to them just running a headline at the bottom of the screen?
Nina gives Maxie a pair of shoes, and wishes her a happy belated birthday. She figured shoes were a safe bet. She apologizes for not being with her the night before; she didn’t want Maxie to be alone on her first birthday without Nathan. Maxie says she wasn’t alone, and Nina asks, who was with her?
Peter and Lulu go to Charlie’s. Lulu can’t believe the election was tampered with. Peter says things are happening fast, and there’s so much to cover. He might push her final chapter of the Ryan Chamberlain story. She says, fine with her. She isn’t so sure it should be published at all now. It might have inspired someone to murder that nurse.
Kay asks not-Doc how his patient is, and he says, resting. She says he’s so heavily sedated, she wonders how he could be resting. He’s in a black hole. Not-Doc tells her it’s necessary until extra security measures are put in place.
Carly tells Jason that she takes it back. She doesn’t want him going near Ferncliff. It’s her issue, she’ll do it on her own. He tells her, too late. Curtis comes in saying he’s from the Coil Protective Services, and he’s been retained to look for irregularities in a state-run facility.
Spencer tells Laura that his father made mistakes. People do wrong things for the right reasons. The way she talked about prosecuting whoever upset the election seemed scary. Did she mean it? She tells him, to corrupt an election is to destroy the fabric of democracy, even on a small scale. She can’t allow it to stand. Spencer says now she has time to campaign and win, but she says she’d rather have lost than see something like this happen in her home town. He says he didn’t realize, and he’s sorry. She says he doesn’t have to be. In a strange way, it’s a perfect ending to an unbelievably late day. She has something to tell him, and she’s afraid it might make him feel sadder, but he has the right to know. He asks if it’s about Doc. He already knows.
Not-Doc tells Kay they’re under Intense scrutiny, as they should be. it’s even more important now to keep people from getting into certain rooms, like Mr. Wilson’s. Kay says no one will get into his room without her permission, and not-Doc says, excellent.
Carly is concerned Curtis will be recognized. He says he only dealt with Mary Pat. He can’t help thinking she’s somehow connected to the mystery patient. Perhaps she knew something. Carly says that might be why they’re taking extra measures to keep him under wraps
Britt is astonished that Michael is the baby’s father, and asks, how?… what?… why? She congratulates him for rendering her speechless. Brad says he’s many things, but proud isn’t one of them. She says he really is a wreck. She’s never known him to feel shame, and he says he never took a newborn from its father. Britt begs to differ, but he says he didn’t steal the embryo for his own gain, and didn’t understand how deplorable it was. How did she live with herself? Britt asks who the mother is. Brad says he hasn’t told anyone, not even his father-in-law, who he was forced to turn to for help. He came through. Britt says, so will she. Tell her everything.
Michael says it’s not like Bobbie to be indecisive; what did she see that got her rattled? Bobbie says she thought about not mentioning it to him, but here he is. It concerns him, but it might be upsetting. He asks if it has to do with Wiley, and she says, no; Jonah. He says Brad is always a nervous wreck when he sees Wiley. He thinks Brad is afraid he’ll freak out when he sees the baby, but he’s not going to fall apart. Whatever it is, she can tell him. She gives him an envelope.
Inside the envelope, there’s a silver baby spoon. Michael says it was for Jonah. Bobbie knows Michael was kind enough to give Lucas and Brad clothing and supplies originally meant for Jonah, but thinks he didn’t mean to give something so personal to them. Why did he want to divest himself of all the memories?
Brad says she took their baby, and gave him hers. Britt says, wow. Nelle really told Michael their baby was dead? Brad says she hates him and his family that much. Britt says Nelle beats her. At least she loved Ben like any mother, but Nelle just handed her baby over. Brad says whenever he sees Michael smile at Wiley, he gets physically sick. Suddenly, Michael is everywhere he turns. He barely saw Michael before. Britt says Brad did make a pass at him, but Brad says he was misguided. Ever since he stole Michael’s baby, he runs into him all the time. Britt says he’s the baby’s caring father, and needs to get it together. Brad says Sonny is the baby’s grandfather. He’ll be six feet under in the pine barrens by sundown if Sonny finds out. He asks if this isn’t the part where she tells him that he’s exaggerating, but Britt says she knows what Sonny is capable of, but he won’t find out. Brad wonders how she can say that. She tried to keep a baby that wasn’t hers, and now Rocco is living with his parents while, up until now, she spent her days in prison. How can she think this won’t blow up and destroy his life?
Peter doesn’t think Lulu’s article could have spurred the murder. There are any number of stories or podcasts that could have influenced the killer. She can’t blame herself. He needs her on the crime beat, and off of the election. She thought there might be a conflict since Laura was a candidate, but he says it goes deeper than that.
Nina knows Laura wasn’t with Maxie, since she was an eyewitness to the head incident. Maxie says Nina makes her sound a loser who has no friends, but Nina says she doesn’t think that. She wonders if Spinelli and Ellie flew in with Georgie, so she could spend Halloween with her little brother. She asks if James looked cute in his costume. Maxie shows her pictures, and Nina asks if that’s Peter in the baseball player costume. Maxie says it is, and Nina says, she spent her birthday with Peter?
Curtis tells Carly that he’s going to distract the staff, while Sam and Jason check the patient’s cell. Carly says Jason is on a watch list. She doesn’t want him going to prison to satisfy her curiosity.
Kay asks not-Doc if Mr. Wilson needs to be so heavily sedated with the new security measures in place. Not-Doc says when he’s conscious, he begins to howl. The sedation gives his troubled mind peace, until medicine advances to a point where they can help. She says it’s obvious he cares about his patients. Even a lost cause like Mr. Wilson.
Spencer says he overheard Laura talking to Lulu. Laura asks what she’s told him about eavesdropping, but he says his lack of etiquette is beside the point. Doc abandoned her. How could he sink so low? He gave Doc a piece of his mind. Laura says Doc is confused, but Spencer tells her not to make excuses for him. He hurt her; the best of all women. She should confront him and tell him she doesn’t need him. She can stand alone. She’s Spencer’s rock, and if she throws herself into the campaign, she can be the rock for all of Port Charles as well.
Britt tells Brad that she loved Ben, and wanted the life with Nikolas that she couldn’t have with Patrick. She had a glimpse before it fell apart. They were the happiest days of her life; Nikolas, Spencer, her, and Ben. Brad says, now it’s gone, and she’s an ex con at the mercy of Anna. He’ll probably end up like her – or worse. She says he needs to man-up. Her mistake was letting her guilt get to her. She wrote a confession to make herself feel better. No one else was supposed to see it, but someone found it. Has he written anything? He says it’s the first time he’s told anyone. She’s the only person who knows it’s Nelle’s baby. Britt says she’s in prison, and getting sympathy points for being a grieving mother. The only thing he isn’t safe from is his own conscience.
Michael tells Bobbie it’s hard to look at. He imagined feeding his kid, the kid banging it on the high chair, throwing it, and seeing how many times he’s pick it up. Bobbie says he did mean to give it to them, and now she stepped in it by giving it back. He says he was blindly throwing things in a box, and didn’t know he gave it away. Now that time has passed, he’s happy to have it again. He thanks her, and she says he can talk to her about anything, whenever he wants, in his own time. He says he’s learning to deal with the loss, and actually getting help. There’s a group for parents like him. That’s why he’s there; to see when the next meeting is. Bobbie hugs him, saying she’s proud of him. He says he’s slowly starting not think about Jonah all the time, and starting to feel like he could be happy again someday. Bobbie says he will be. A lot of people care about him and ask about him. One nurse in particular. He took her to dinner once.
Not-Doc sees Laura and Spencer at the hospital. Spencer tells not-Doc that his grandmother wants a word with him. He’s going to the tenth floor, where the superior vending machines are. Not-Doc tells Laura there’s nothing left to say. She says she knows why he wanted to separate so quickly. There’s a third person in their marriage, and she thinks she knows who it is.
Curtis tells Carly that’s why he’s providing cover, but Carly says Ferncliff has their own set of rules. She doesn’t trust anyone there, even with the changes. Curtis says she was in a bad situation, and it’s his job to find out the truth. Sam says they’re going to find answers and put it to rest. Carly thanks them and tells Jason, please be careful. He says, always.
Nina asks Maxie what happened between her and Peter, and Maxie says, nothing. He discovered it was her birthday, and brought a cake. They watched The Brady Bunch, and he left. Where was Nina last night? Nina says she wanted Sasha to meet Charlotte. Maxie says she didn’t go Windemere, did she? Nina says Valentin wanted Sasha to come for dinner, the storm started, and she got stuck on Spoon Island. Maxie asks if they all had a sleepover, while Valentin was brooding in his turret. Nina says she was alone with him the whole night, and intended to sleep in the guest room, but she fell asleep on the sofa – completely alone. Not that it’s any of Maxie’s business. They don’t need to argue about this. What they need to do stay away from toxic men. Maxie says, what if they don’t want to?
Peter tells Lulu that The Invader is endorsing Laura; no whiff of nepotism. It’s better if Lulu stays on crime. She mentions Britt’s early release, but Peter says the authorities want it kept quiet. He also knows she’s his biological half-sister; some family he has. He can’t believe what Britt did to Lulu. It must have been unbelievably painful. Lulu says it was like a slow motion nightmare. When Nikolas forgave her, Lulu was furious. Her biggest regret is that she can’t get the time with him back.
Britt asks Brad if Lucas suspects, but he says Lucas is too into being a dad to notice anything is wrong. She tells him that he has to pull it together for the sake of his family. She asks what about Michael. Brad says he’s amazing with Wiley. He’s not letting grief interfere with his and Lucas’s happiness – at his own expense. Britt says the baby came out of nowhere when Brad needed it. Everything happens for a reason. The baby was meant to be his. He says she just said how dangerous Sonny is. He could get hurt or go to prison. Britt says Sonny shot Dante, Michael took a bullet, and Morgan got blown up. Morgan wasn’t his fault, but violence constantly surrounds his family. Wiley will be infinitely safer with him and Lucas. Brad says Sonny will always be a target. Britt tells him, when guilt tiptoes in, remember his obligation to keep Wily safe and out of harm’s way. That’s reason enough to stop. Let himself be the father that he always wanted to be.
Michael asks if Bobbie is talking about Francesca. They ran into Nelle on their first date, and she didn’t want to be pulled into a complicated situation. Bobbie says Nelle is locked up; it’s not complicated anymore. Carly joins them, and asks what they’re talking about. Michael says, nothing, and asks how she is after seeing the head. Carly says it was shocking, but she’s fine. Bobbie says she’s rallying. Carly says she has to make peace with Ferncliff in her own way, and knows how she’s doing it.
Curtis sneaks around Ferncliff, and slips into a room where there’s a medicine cart. Kay finds him, and asks who he is. He tells her Dale Coil from Coil Protective Services. He was sent by the state. She asks how he got in, and he says that explains why he’s here. He showed the security guards a fake ID. Two of them were playing on their phones, and the other was asleep. He took photos. An orderly left this cart unattended where anyone could grab it. He picks up one of the medications, and says when taken improperly, it can cause brain death. She says he has her attention.
Sam and Jason sneak to where Carly’s room was. Sam says, it must have been a living hell. Jason says it really affected Carly. That’s why she’s fixated on her neighbor. She’s afraid he’s innocent and trapped like she was.
Britt tells Brad the best part is that Wiley will have a better life with them than being Sonny’s grandson. She says to enjoy Wiley and Lucas. Love them, and don’t think about blowing it like she did. He hugs her, and says he loves her. She loves him too.
Spencer looks up penalties for minors who do election tampering. Brad sees him, and asks if he’s Spencer Cassadine. Spencer asks, who wants to know?
Brad comes back to the examining room, telling Britt that he has a surprise. Someone wants to see her. She says, besides him? Impossible. Spencer says, it’s possible, and runs to her.
Michael says he knows Carly is working with Laura. Carly says, specifically, on Ferncliff. That’s why she’s there. She wants to talk to Doc. She asks Michael what he’s doing tonight, telling him there’s a live band at The Roadhouse. One night out would do him good. Michael says he’ll think about it, and leaves. Bobbie says he’s not going to call Francesca, but it has nothing to do with her, and everything to do with Nelle.
Kay says Curtis’s information seems to be in order. He says he was hired by the state to identify and repair breeches. She says she’s sure he won’t mind if she checks his credentials. He tells her that the website for his firm shows the dozens of organizations they’ve worked with. She can read the testimonials. She tells him that they’ve already started securing the dangerous patients using modern measures. He asks if she wouldn’t mind pulling the information up on her tablet and showing him.
Sam looks through the door window, but can’t see anyone. Jason tells her that Carly said the room looked empty. She tried to go in, but the head nurse stopped her. Sam says, maybe the room wasn’t so empty after all. He sees the new lock, and asks Sam if she thinks she can get inside.
Not-Doc tells Laura that he’s not having an affair; there’s no third person. Laura thinks there is. It’s not a woman. It’s his brother. She thinks the renewed publicity is getting to him, and he needs help. She wants him to find another professional to talk to. It’s clear he’s not able heal on his own. He says he’ll be the judge of that, and she asks what happened to him. Has he cut himself off from everyone? He says he told her that he needed time alone. She says he also said he’s moving out, and she’d like him to get that done as quickly as possible. Carly sees them, and is glad they’re both there. Not-Doc asks what he can do for her. She says she’s decided what to do about her neighbor at Ferncliff.
Spencer asks why Britt is at the hospital. She says she’s fine. It’s just a routine check-up after her release. He says seeing her makes the day more bearable. She says it’s his father’s birthday. She wishes it had turned out differently. If it hadn’t gone so wrong, his father would still be alive. Spencer says sometimes he dreams about all of them being back at Windermere. She says, so does she. If only. Spencer says, if only.
Maxie tells Nina that she likes Peter as a friend; Nina loves Valentin. They seem to be having a problem keeping away from the people they should be staying away from. Nina says leave it to her. She can kill two birds with one stone. Maxie asks, how? and Nina says, watch and learn. She calls Peter, saying she has a proposition for him. How would he like to be her plus one to Curtis and Jordan’s wedding?
Not-Doc tells Carly he thought they discussed her going to Ferncliff. He strongly advises her to put the patient and her experience behind her. She says, in her own way, she’s getting closure. It’s part of her healing, and as her doctor, he’s 100% behind her, right?
Curtis thanks Kay for her cooperation. She says if Albany sent him, her job is to do everything to help him. He says he’s already noticed a few lapses… no, loopholes in their security system. He’s going to identify the areas that need to be addressed. She gets message, and has to check on some of her staff. She leaves, and Curtis gets out his phone.
Sam gets the door unlocked. She and Jason go into the patient’s room. They look shocked.
Tomorrow, Elizabeth questions Cameron, Oscar tells Kim there’s nothing she can do about the lawsuit, and Sonny visits Jeanette.
Below Deck
Ashton doesn’t even enjoy fishing, and wonders why he’s the one going on the trip. He stumbles out of bed, and curses his life. The guests get ready. Chandler says they’ll find a good shelf. In his interview, Chandler says anyone can be a fisherman, as long as they know how to set up lines. It’s not that hard. From my observation, Chandler talks a good game, but everything is hard for him. Adrian makes breakfast, and the tender is stocked with Bailey’s. The breakfast of champions.
Caroline whines about her foot. Josiah says he sliced his foot open and could barely walk, but still worked. She has to work through the pain.
Ross radios Captain Lee, telling him the fishing expedition left. The captain says a fishing boat is out there, and he has no idea where, who’s with it, or what they’re doing. A pound of flesh will be extracted.
On the fishing boat, Chandler barrels through the water, and a guest thinks he should go slower. Ashton says it’s an absurd situation. Primary Chris suggests using live bait, since the fish don’t like Chips Ahoy. More selfies are taken. Waiting in the other boat, Ross calls the captain again, connecting him to Chandler. Chandler says it was uneventful, but everyone had fun. Captain Lee is annoyed that he wasn’t briefed, and Chandler says he’d assumed someone told him. The captain tells him to get back; they’re departing as soon as possible. Chandler should have known better. Breakfast is served.
Rhylee asks if they caught anything, but it doesn’t look that way. Chandler says they’re all set to roll, but the captain isn’t seeing anyone on the bow. Chandler gets the anchor up. Kate talks about swimming with stingrays to Adrian. Chandler asks Kate to meet with him, and she tells him to go to the wheelhouse. They discuss the set up for lunch. Chandler thought they could do the stingray thing while the interior is setting up.
Chandler bitches about having to set up in knee high water. Ross says if he was bosun, there would have been someone on the boat when they all went fishing. He doesn’t think Chandler thinks things through. They drop anchor by a beautiful green mountain. Kate flirts with Adrian. In her interview, she says it’s probably inappropriate, but she likes it. Chandler criticizes Rhylee for nothing. She tells Ashton that Chandler is too intense, and she’s tired of him speaking to her like he does.
Caroline limps around. The water is incredible, and so clear. Sharks and stingrays swim around. Chandler says he’s never set up with sharks around, and pitches the tent. A German Shepherd bounds through the water, and I wonder why no one is concerned. Kate tells the guests about the stingray/lunch plan. In her interview, she says it’s hard to tell if they’re happy or not. She thinks they don’t know if they’re happy or not. Rhylee directs the guests, and the tender is loaded. Caroline bitches about Kate, who sends her to wash dishes. Chris pronounces the water turquoise turquoise. Ross says reef sharks are like kittens. I’m so jealous. I would love to swim with sharks and stingrays. Rhylee thinks for safety’s sake, the guests shouldn’t touch the sharks. Rhylee says she’s always wanted to swim with the sharks, but she’s deathly afraid. She does it anyway, and says it’s one of the better days she’s had. Kate tells Josiah about Caroline. In Kate’s interview, she says Caroline keeps finding ways not to work, but she finds ways Caroline can work. I see your injured foot, and raise you a stool.
The captain radios for a hand with something, but gets no response. It pisses him off that no one is answering the radio. They should know better. He tells Kate to get lunch ready. Adrian makes sushi. The captain is waiting when Chandler gets back, saying he took a long time. Chandler says they went as fast as they could. The guests head out, and Kate tells Caroline to check the guest rooms while they’re gone. Kate says this is crazy, but the scenery is beautiful scenery. Caroline curses as she tidies the guest rooms.
The lunch set up is so cool – it’s right in the water. No surprise, lots of selfies are taken. Kate says she’s been doing this for so long, it’s rare to do something she hasn’t done already. A halfway under water lunch is exciting.
The hot tub is overflowing. Once again, there’s no one around, so Captain Lee has to deal with it himself. A storm comes up, and he takes in the cushions. He radios Ross, Chandler, and Ashton. He’s pissed that on a boat this size, there isn’t one swinging d*ck on board. It starts raining. Kate asks Chandler to get the tender. He remembers there’s no deck crew on board the yacht. In her interview, Kate says it’s like he’s trying to suck at his job. He tells Kate he needs to get back to the yacht before the sky opens up. He tells Ross to shuttle the guests back.
The guests return to the yacht. Captain Lee asks Caroline to see if the guests need anything. A few are in the jacuzzi, and order various drinks. In her interview, Caroline says, coconut water with one blueberry> She takes the orders, and asks Adrian for the fruit. He tells her to look in the walk-in freezer downstairs. She’s sighs audibly.
Rhylee cleans up. Caroline doesn’t know how to make any of the drinks, and radios Kate. She gets flustered explaining, and Kate says she’ll be right up. In Kate’s interview, she says she just served underwater lunch in shark infested waters, and Caroline is freaking out. Chandler knows he screwed up, and expects a thorough lashing. Never leave a boat with no deck crew.
Ashton farts, and Ross thinks someone called him. They die laughing. I’m not one for juvenile humor (with the exception of Animal House being one of my favorite movies), but that was pretty funny. Chris says he touched a shark and some stingrays. His girlfriend wonders how they’ll go back to reality. Kate tells Caroline to go back to folding. The crew gets into their blacks. Captain Lee calls Chandler to the wheelhouse, and tells him to have a seat. That can’t be good. He tells Chandler that he hates babysitting, and he’s doing it right now. Chandler is missing obvious things, and left the boat without telling him. They have an experienced fisherman on board, who should have gone on the fishing trip. He’s had to fill the jacuzzi five times. Enlighten him. Like the irresponsible baby he is, Chandler says Ashton was responsible for the hot tub. The captain isn’t appreciating Chandler palming off the responsibility, but Chandler wonders how he’s supposed to check everything. Some things go by the wayside. Captain Lee thinks if he’s missing stuff, it means he’s not checking everything. In his interview, Captain Lee doesn’t know if Chandler gets out of bed, and says he’s going to be a total f**kup today. Chandler admits it’s definitely all on him; it’s all his job. In Chandler’s interview, he says he’s there to make the captain’s life easier, not harder, but at the same time, the crew needs to be looking out. There’s not enough of him to go around. He leaves, and Captain Lee calls him an effing a-hole.
Kate tells Caroline she’ll do the late shift. Chandler calls the deck crew to the beach club. He tells the deckhands that he just had his ass chewed out by the captain. It falls on him, and he’s going to be double-checking everything. If it seems like he’s micromanaging, he is. In her interview, Rhylee says Chandler takes advantage of his position, and it backfired. Don’t blame her for his screw up.
Kate decorates the table in a tea party rave theme, with tea set pieces and glow sticks. Adrian says breakfast is the start of the day, at lunch, you’re getting into it, and dinner is an epiphany. He puts a lot of love in his food. Rhylee is irritated to the point of talking to the captain. She wouldn’t be as irritated if Chandler wasn’t a pr*ck. She asks Ashton if he doesn’t think Ross should be bosun. Every mistake today was on Chandler.
Dinner is served. The guests are so happy they take more selfies. Chris and his girlfriend go to the crow’s nest, and another couple sits in the hot tub. Caroline tells Kate that she’s 90% sure there’s a couple having sex in the crow’s nest. Caroline, Adrian, and Kate watch on the monitor, and laugh.
I don’t know what kind of pancakes Adrian is making, but I want some. And I don’t even like pancakes. Only the harvest grain and nut pancakes from iHop. Kate tells Caroline to fold. In her interview, Kate says Josiah is like a show dog. He performs well, he’s groomed, has a shiny coat, and a great gate. Caroline is like a chihuahua they found in the street. It’s hungry, and when you close the door loudly, it sh*ts itself. The crew gets in their whites. Chris takes yet more selfies, blocking the captain’s view while docking. The guests depart. Josiah hopes they don’t find any more extra-large surprises. Chris says it was a great experience. On the way down to the dock, he tells his girlfriend that she’d better charge her phone. He’s probably afraid of missing a selfie. His girlfriend is afraid she caught a disease from the mosquitoes or whatever.
Tip time! Captain Lee says it was an interesting charter. He has a lot of people with talent, but there’s a slight breakdown in utilizing that talent, and the communication from one department to another. Chandler thinks it was a sh*t show, but from this point on, it’s going to be different. The tip is $15K, or $1230 each. The captain says, nicely done. They have a short turn around, but they but can go out tonight. Caroline says her foot is popping, and gets weepy. Kate calls Lee to make another doctor’s appointment.
Chandler tells the deckhands, the faster they’re done, the sooner they can get beers, because he’s a genius. Chandler knows he’s going to piss off Rhylee, and tells her that she didn’t put her tools away. She says she did, and he needs to ask whoever’s on the morning crew. In his interview, Chandler says his department isn’t operating the way it should, and he doesn’t want it to reflect badly on him. Chandler keeps repeating that Rhylee didn’t put her tools away, and she’s like, wtf?
After she sees the doctor, Caroline tells Kate that he didn’t know what it was, and told her to stay off her feet for two months. Kate says it’s frustrating, but it doesn’t make any difference. She’s already doing Caroline’s work, but she’s not carrying the weight all season. I had a foot injury once, due to a miscalculation in an aerobics class, and the doctor said to stay off my feet for two months. No way I could do that and work. I had to just suck it up.
Caroline wonders why Rhylee is pissed. She guesses it’s Chandler, and asks if it’s worse or the same. Rhylee says he’s a pompous pr*ick. Kate tells Caroline to stay horizontal. She wants Caroline better. The crew gets ready to go out, and leaves for shore, sans Caroline. Kate loves the entire crew, even Rhylee. They get to the restaurant, and order drinks. Rhylee tells Ross, at this point, she’s going to pop. In his interview, Ross says she’s not going anywhere. She’s part of the team, and they need to sort it out. Rhylee’s goal isn’t to piss anyone off, but if she gets drunk and does something, so be it. Drinking and dancing happen. Kate says it’s like Dirty Dancing Tahitian night. Every girl is Jennifer Grey, and Ashton is Patrick Swayze.
Everyone goes back to the boat pretty drunk, and some of them drink some more. Ashton drinks something out of a pitcher, and makes a face. Rhylee instructs her clothes to stay on the hangers. Ashton is looking for a hookup, but Rhylee says it’s not happening. She doesn’t mind having fun with him, but she’s not doing that when they’re drunk. Caroline wants to get back in her room, but Ashton tells her to go and rest, pushing her back toward the guest cabin. Kate thinks he’s disrespectful.
Kate tells Caroline that she can stay in the guest cabin for two days, and then decide if she wants to stay or go home. It’s her home base for a few days. In her interview, Caroline understands rank, but she’s a human being, and doesn’t deserve being talked down to. She cries. In Kate’s interview, she says Caroline should know after two days whether she’s getting better or not. She’s seriously injured, and needs to rest. She needs to heal and get better, or go home.
Next time, a four-day charter with children, Kate needs to know if Caroline can work, Rhylee tells Ashton to calm down, the captain wants someone’s ass for dinner, and changes will be made and not all the crew will be happy.
Star
Star insisted Jackson was not her man, and said they only make music together. Simone pointed out they made music and a baby. Derek told Alex forget about the tape, and do what she came there for. At Karma, a reporter asked if she was using the tape to further her solo career. Noah was asked if he thought quantity was better than quality. He hoped to do both. Simone told Mateo that he didn’t know how to promote the Rhythm and Bells festival without Carlotta. He said that’s why he brought in new headliner Lil Dini.
There was a panel discussion of the festival artists. Lil Dini took over, and Star told him to go back to the dark corner of exploitation he crawled out of. He made fun of Alex, and Star had enough. She went after him, and was held back, but she threw a drink at him before storming off stage. Her signature move. Miss Bruce told Take 3 it would be a breach of contract if they dropped out, and they couldn’t do that to Carlotta. They felt because the festival was about non-violence, music, and community, Mateo should dump Dini. Star wanted something fresh, and thought a duet with Noah was it. Jackson thought it was time she got rid of the bag she’s been living out of her whole life, but that was a no.
Xander told Cassie there was an informant at the club. Cassie said she was clean, except for his dirt. He said they had a rat problem, and if she interfered with his business, he’d be forced to shut down the club.
Noah told Miss Bruce that he was seeing someone, but wasn’t supposed to this early in his sobriety. He didn’t think he could handle another loss. Miss Bruce told him not to speak it into existence. Noah said Miss Bruce sounded like his pops, and Miss Bruce said, GMTA. Cotton told Miss Bruce to speak the truth; look what secrets did to her family. She missed her mom.
The sportswear company dropped Alex because of the tape, so she decided to do a show about her life behind the music, and put herself out there, even if she hated it. Noah made s secret plan to meet someone. Nina told Simone they were cutting Black Ivy. She told Simone she was going to suggest casting Jackson in the lead, since he was a hot commodity. He’d make the investors keep the project alive. Simone wasn’t keen on a love making scene with her sister’s baby daddy, but said she’d do it.
Cassie was pissed at Maurice, thinking he was talking to the cops. He said she was trippin’, but she said she couldn’t trust him. He said he was in charge of saving the festival, and he was closer to building his music empire. She reminded him it was their empire. Alex refused to be another ratchet Black girl on reality TV. Star suggested she use the internet. Lean into it, like Star did with her baby daddy drama. Simone told Star about Jackson being in the movie. Alex said, awkward, but Star said she couldn’t care less.
Maurice didn’t want any bad press, and suggested Take 3 squash the beef with Dini. Dini apologized, saying he wasn’t trying to ruin the festival, and shouldn’t have come in all hot. Star asked if that’s all he had, and to take his apology to his mother, who deserved it. Maurice told Dini if he wanted to be a part of the festival, he had to get back on track. Dini said he’d put out a statement.
Cassie visited Cotton, and told her, sometimes when God wants us to relax, he slows us down. Cotton asked what happened to Cassie finding her father’s killer. There was a tense moment when Cotton picked up a knife while she was washing the dishes, and Cassie started to fish in her purse for her gun, but Cotton’s son came in, breaking the mood.
Star and Jackson worked on a new track. Jackson had an audition for Black Ivy. Noah said since he was supposed to do the role, he knew what they were looking for, and could help, but Jackson blew him off. Star told Noah to work his magic, since the track needed work. Derek walked in, shirtless in a towel, while Alex was filming. He was not happy, and didn’t want to be involved with the show.
Jackson and Simone were awkward during his test. She said she knew where his mouth had been. Mateo told Nina that he couldn’t pitch it as is. Nina said it just needed some work. First, he gambled their money, now, he’s too afraid to fight for her passion project. Simone rehearsed by herself. Nina found her, and said working hard would make her a star. Simone told Nina that she couldn’t get past kissing Star’s baby daddy. Nina said that the movie spoke to her personally. The woman steps out of her comfort zone to find herself. Simone said she wanted something all hers, and Nina told her, fight for it. She said Simone should imagine Jackson was someone she cares about, like her husband. Yeah. It’s called acting.
Megan kept calling Noah, who finally picked up. He accused her of pushing off the relationship because it might interfere with her career. Dini posted an apology on Gravity’s media page. He started by saying it was from his heart, then said, psyche! and acted like an idiot. Star wanted the video down, but Mateo thought it would drive traffic. He said they were singing tonight, or it would be a breach of contract.
We found out Maurice and Megan had a baby when she came to his office. She said she couldn’t go there, and he told her it wasn’t her fault. Megan said she found their daughter dead in her crib, and he wasn’t there. He said he couldn’t bring her back, but wanted Megan to have the life she deserved. They kissed, and Noah walked in. Maurice ended up punching him. Megan found Noah, and told him it was the anniversary of their daughter’s death. Maurice was comforting her, and it got out of control. She said she thought she could block out the pain by being with Maurice. Noah was cool, and told her that he was just getting sober. This was too deep for him. She said she could refer him to someone else for attorney services.
At the club, Take 3 called out Dini, saying his read name was Steven Cardini, and he was basically an upper middle-class dude. The girls started the crowd chanting, girls up, pimp down. Miss Bruce had gotten the information, telling them, it pays to have play with the sound man. Bobby called Miss Bruce, who said he was hearing from husband material. Cotton followed him out. Alex looked at the pictures from the club, and saw Derek with his arm around another girl.
Cotton at Cassie’s place with a gun. When Cassie came home, Cotton told her that she didn’t deserve to be in the family anymore. Cassie reached behind her, feeling for her gun, but it was the one Cotton was holding. Cotton told Cassie that she grew up without a dad. She got one, and he accepted her like no man ever will. Cassie took him from her. Cassie told her to do it; she deserved it. But killing her wouldn’t make Cotton feel better. It would change her the way it changed Cassie. She hates herself for doing this to her family. She told Cotton the cycle keeps going, and it’s going to break the family apart. The only one strong enough to bring them back together was her. Cotton couldn’t do it, and they hugged it out.
Noah went to Megan’s. He told her that he went to the liquor store. He was going to drink, but went to her house instead. She couldn’t be the cause of him relapsing. He said he was in good place with her, and he wasn’t letting it go. He handed her the bottle.
The next make-out scene was a lot better. Simone thought of Nina. Later, Nina asked to see Simone, who thought it was bad news, but Nina told her the investors were in. Nina apologized, saying she didn’t mean to betray Simone. Simone said she didn’t think about her husband. She thought about Nina. She said she didn’t know what that meant and she loves her husband, and jetted before Nina could say anything.
When Derek came home, Alex was waiting with the picture. She asked if it was payback for Noah, and he told her, chill. He said he was taking a walk outside, so she could take a minute. She told him not to walk out, but he did, and she hyperventilated.
Jackson accused Star of writing the new track about Noah. She said she was wrong for putting him off, and made their relationship Instagram official. Noah was their first like.
Outside, Derek got in a car with the girl from the club. We found out he’s a criminal informant, and she told him she needed dirt on the club. Then they could find out who raped his grandma. She told Derek that she’d be in touch.
Next time, Take 3’s goodbye album, Alex says they’re dysfunctional, and a raid at the club.
✂ Even minus Queen Latifah, tonight’s episode had some marvelous hair. Cassie had a shoulder length shag, worn both full-bodied and straightened. The Bridget Bardot look really works for Star, blonde with dark roots, worn loosely down or in an updo. Tonight, she wore it in loose teddy bear ears with side bangs hanging loose – a better version of Miley Cyrus’s look a few years back. The real winner was Derek, whose hair was au natural when he came out of the shower, in spiral curls. We’ve never seen him without a tight ponytail or a man bun. He should wear it that way more often.
🃏 Here’s the Deal…
I was able to catch The Real Housewives of Dallasat 10 pm, but still have to edit, so I’ll be posting that tomorrow. The Real Housewives of New Jersey began a new season tonight, and although I did have it on in the background at 11:30, until Dallas is over, I can’t do both. Damn you, need for sleep and real life! In a nutshell, Teresa is training for a body-building competition, Frank was disbarred, and because she’s going into the dating pool, Marge Sr. got vaginal rejuvenation, a topic I will never, ever be able to get away from.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Laura appreciates Spencer’s enthusiasm, but her getting elected is still a long shot. Lulu says long shots have been known to win. Spencer says he almost feels like he voted himself. He fingers the flashdrive.
Curtis talks to a volunteer who says it’s been a rough one. He thanks her for volunteering her time. He goes into vote and writes in Laura.
Anna asks if Jordan has seen The Invader, and Jordan says she was misquoted. Anna asks how serious it is. Jordan says she has a disembodied head in an apple barrel, a headless body from the art gallery, and criminal’s daughter unleashed on her unsuspecting city. She asks what’s up with Anna getting Britt released.
Britt and Finn get out of the elevator at the hospital. Britt loves the smell; the aroma of disinfectant meeting disease that gives everyone a vague sense of dread. She hopes Epiphany is on duty, since it’s so easy to set her off. Finn tells her it’s not a social visit. There’s a lot at stake; her freedom in particular. If she wants her vacation from prison to be permanent, she has to give the performance of a lifetime.
Chase sees Willow sitting outside of Kelly’s. He asks if she’s playing hooky, and tells her that he can arrest her for that.
Michael sits with Brad and Lucas at Charlie’s, holding Wiley. Michael says he can’t be the same baby; he’s gained twenty pounds. Brad’s phone dings, and he jets. Lucas says Brad is super stressed. Being a father is giving him a case of impostor syndrome. Michael says he’s talking to someone who inherited the CEO position at ELQ. Lucas says Brad acts terrified, and says he was never meant to be Wiley’s father.
Outside Charlie’s, Julian is on the phone with Kim. He says he snuck out, and Oscar can’t find out he’s spying on him for his mom. He’ll keep her posted. He sees Brad, who tells him that Lucas is going to need his help after he’s gone. Julian asks where he’s going, and Brad says a Malibu wellness center. Lucas is going to find out Wiley isn’t the baby they adopted. Julian tells him it’s not going to happen. Keep his head up, his mouth shut, and stay with his family. Julian goes back inside.
Michael tells Lucas that Brad is devoted to Wiley, and it’s plain to see how much he loves the baby. Lucas makes a mental note to tell Brad, and says when his time comes, Michael can encourage him too. Julian comes by and makes small talk. When he’s gone, Michael says it’s none of his business, but has he reconsidered letting Julian be a part of Wiley’s life.
Willow tells Chase the PCPD must value his detective skills. He says, no crime is too petty, and no law too trivial. Willow says she’ll remember that the next time she’s tempted to jaywalk. He starts explaining the intricacies of the jaywalking law, and she says she’s just messing with him. He says he’s working on lightening up. Spontaneity is the key. He’s thinking of taking an improv class. She says performing isn’t for her, and he says he would have thought she’d be a natural, since she’s a teacher. She says teaching is more complex than that, and he says he didn’t mean to minimize what she does. Teachers are a great resource, and underpaid. He starts to go on and on about how great teachers are, but she says he had her at underpaid. He thinks she has a good has sense of humor, and wonders if she can help with his.
Britt complains that Finn is taking forever. Is he sure he’s a doctor? It must have been a while since he did grunt work. He tells her that she’s going to be a patient there for the foreseeable future. She says she’s perfectly healthy, but he tells her, not for long.
Jordan says Britt had time left before she could be paroled, and Anna explains that she had Britt released. Jordan wishes she’s gotten a heads up, but Anna says she needed a certain amount of secrecy; sorry. Now that the cards are on the table, she needs something from Jordan. If Jordan helps her, when Anna gets Obrecht – and she will – Jordan will get first crack. She has Anna’s word. Jordan agrees to help, and tells Anna to get out now. She has a beheading to attend to. She tells Anna that she still loves her, and Anna says she loves Jordan too.
When Curtis puts his voting card in the machine, it comes out with smileys on it. He tells the volunteer something is wrong with the machine. She says, not just that one.
Lulu says Spencer certainly threw himself into Laura’s campaign. Good thing. God forbid there was no way to channel his imagination. She asks if Spencer is going back to school after winter break, but Laura hasn’t decided. Spencer comes in, saying the election returns are in, but Laura says the polls aren’t closed yet. With any luck, she might get 10%. Lulu agrees with Spencer, thinking she has a good chance. She has to pick up Charlotte, and Spencer reminds her the victory party is at nine. Ned walks in, telling them that’s what he was going to say. He’s having a victory party at the MetroCourt, and they’re all invited. Laura asks if he wants something to drink, and Spencer suggests bleach would be perfect for his palate. Ned is glad boarding school hasn’t taken Spencer’s edge off. Laura asks Spencer to get Ned some water. Laura imagines Ned has a busy day, and asks to what she owes his visit. He says he did want to invite them. He’ll be giving his acceptance speech before the party. He tells her that he appreciated the competition, but she was really too late to overtake the lead. She says it was never about winning. She just wanted to force him to deal with some important issues. He says it’s an honorable motive. Another reason he wants her to join his administration.
Curtis slips into the interrogation room to see Jordan. She says she likes to keep her personal life separate from work, but hopes that’s why he’s there. She kisses him, and he says that’s not why he’s there. He just came from voting. She asks where his sticker is, and he says, stickers are for voters. She says, he didn’t vote? and he says he couldn’t. And he’s not the only one.
Willow tells Chase that she read about the head incident at The Floating Rib. He says that’s why he’s out canvassing, and she says she’ll call if she finds any clues. He gives her his card, saying she can reach him directly at that number. Lulu and Charlotte see them.
Britt thinks Finn’s bedside manner leaves something to be desired. He tells her if she keeps complaining, she’s not getting a lollipop. She says this wasn’t part of the deal, and he says she just has to play sick. Britt asks for how long, and Anna comes in and says, until it’s real. They can’t trust her acting skills, so Finn administered a masking agent. He says everything is in place, but Britt says she’s pulling the plug. Anna asks if she wants to go back to prison, and Britt says she’ll go public unless they tell her what’s going on. Finn says he injected her with a rhinovirus, which Britt knows means the common cold. She wonders if she will be sick enough to trick her mother. Anna tells her, lay back, enjoy the symptoms, and let her team work. Brad walks in, asking how they want to exploit his lab talents this time. He sees Britt, who is thrilled to see him.
Lucas tells Michael word around GH is Julian is good to Kim. He loves Wiley, and the truth is, Lucas thinks he’d make a terrific grandfather. But he made an agreement with the birth mother, and can’t dishonor his promise, even if Julian changed. Michael says when he thinks of Jonah, he can’t imagine being a parent without his father being there for the baby and him.
Jordan tells Curtis it happened across the entire precinct. She has a unit on it, and it’s a disaster.
Laura asks if Ned is offering her a job. Spencer returns, saying there’s no water due to fracking. He tells Laura it’s a trap – Quartermaine chicanery. Ned says she would be a bonus to the city of Port Charles. Laura thinks she can advocate for the city without working for him. Spencer tells her, beware of Quartermaines bearing gifts. Jordan calls Ned, who says he’s visiting the opposition. She says she needs both of them at the PCPD. There have been illegal electioneering activities. Ned says they’ll be right there. He tells Laura the commissioner made it sound like there’s been funny business with the election.
Lucas tells Julian that he needs to tie up some loose ends, like the naming ceremony. It’s like a christening without the religious aspect. Something to welcome Wiley to the world. Julian tells Wiley that grandpa loves him; then says, sorry. Lucas tells him that he doesn’t have to apologize for telling Wiley that he loves him. Julian says before Lucas goes, there’s one thing he was hoping Lucas would let him do. It’s not about Wiley; it’s about Brad.
Britt and Brad hug. She’s thrilled to see him, since she’s been spending her time with Double-O Mary Poppins and Dr. Porcupine. He’s looking at a free woman. Anna says, provisionally. Brad says he would have thrown a party, but she says there’s time for that. Anna suggests Britt not exert herself, and Finn adds that she’s not well. Brad asks what’s wrong, and Finn says that’s where Brad comes in.
Charlotte runs to Willow. Lulu asks how her friend in the hospital is, and Willow say, much better. She hopes Charlotte is enjoying her half-day. Charlotte asks if Willow is. She’s still grading papers; it’s not fair. Willow laughs and says it’s getting chilly. She goes inside, and Lulu asks Charlotte to go get a scone. When Charlotte leaves, Lulu looks at Chase. He says, what? She says the car repair paid off, and he says he just ran into Willow. Lulu says that happens a lot, and tells him to ask her out. He says if and when he does, she’ll be the first to know. After Willow. And him. She’ll be the third. Lulu suggests he hurry. She doesn’t think Willow will stay on the market for long.
Michael goes into Kelly’s and smiles at Willow.
Lucas wonders why Brad would need Julian’s help. Julian says Brad is stressed, and Lucas says he’s a new father. Julian is concerned Brad is falling apart. He knows Lucas has a lot of demands between the baby and the hospital, but suggest he take a few minutes every day for Brad. He thinks it will do lot of good. Lucas says he knows what Julian is doing.
Willow says she didn’t expect see Michael there. Lulu comes in, and asks Charlotte to introduce her teacher. Sitting at one of the tables eating, Charlotte shakes her head. Lulu introduces Willow to her cousin/brother-in-law. Michael asks how Willow likes having Charlotte in her class, and Lulu quotes her as saying Charlotte is an enthusiastic learner. Lulu’s phone dings, and she says she has to get to the PCPD. There’s a story brewing.
Ned walks into the PCPD, and asks, what’s the problem? Seeing the cards with the smiley faces, he ask if they’re ballots. Jordan says they were before the machine processed them and spit them out like that. Curtis says they believe it was a computer virus. Ned says he had no problem when he voted, and Laura says she didn’t either. Jordan says that helps establish a window for when it happened. Ned says whoever planned the attack wanted to alter the outcome, or stop the election altogether. Jordan says they can’t be sure the votes weren’t tainted even before they voted. Ned says he’ll have to examine the city charter, but thinks there’s only one solution.
Brad says Anna and Finn think because of his past misdeeds, he’ll get involved. He’s a father now, and can’t be wrapped up in their shenanigans. Anna says she’s a WSB agent. He says, that’s supposed to comfort him? Like they haven’t ruined people’s lives? She says he’ll be protected. He’s to legally run tests and keep his mouth shut. Finn asks if he can keep a secret. Britt says they kept a couple of doozies in their time. Anna says Britt’s freedom depends on his discretion. Britt says, please, and Brad says if it helps her. Anna says, let’s do this.
At the PCPD, Lulu tells Charlotte to sit while she talks to Laura. Laura says, good news travels fast, and Lulu says Peter called her, saying a story was about to break. Spencer says he sees Lulu brought her. Lulu says if he’s referring to Charlotte, Charlotte is her daughter, which makes her family. Laura tells him to be civil, and he walks over to Charlotte. Lulu says they can’t be calling the election yet; the polls aren’t closed. Laura says, they are now. Spencer calls Charlotte a little usurper. Charlotte says that means stealing from someone important or in a position of power. He says, case in point. She stole his room. She tells him that he’s not powerful or important, but it’s a nice room, now that it’s been redecorated. He tells her to enjoy it while she can. As mayor, his grandmother’s first order of business will be deporting Charlotte and her papa. She tells him mayors don’t deport people.
In the hospital hallway, Chase sees Finn and Anna. He’s glad Anna is back. She asks how his father is, and he says, in fighting form. His mom is glad to have him home, and wanted him to thank Finn. Finn says it’s not necessary. Chase suggests she send a fruit basket, but Finn hasn’t been keen on fruit since the apple bobbing at The Floating Rib. Chase is there to pick up the toxicology report. He says Anna must have seen some crazy stuff, and asks if she’s ever dealt with something like this.
Brad hopes they know what they’re doing, and Britt says, Anna does. She wonders what her and Brad’s next caper will be. The Nurses’ Ball is half a year away. She asks if he remembers when Sam took a header on the red carpet. He’s not enthusiastic, and she asks, what’s wrong? She hopes fatherhood hasn’t turned him against the dark side. He says he’s nastier than ever. She asks if he’s made Elizabeth cry, and he says he’s done nothing to write home about. She says, okay, brag about his baby. Is his life better than ever?
Michael asks if it was as awkward for Willow, after seeing each other at the meeting. She says her penchant for awkward has grown exponentially. Michael says it’s not easy for him, and she doubts it’s easy for anyone the first time. She thanks him for not mentioning it. She doesn’t like to show her private life to students or their families. Michael says that’s not how it works in his family. She asks if they’re inquisitive, and he says, that’s putting it mildly. Nosey is more like it. She says it shows they care. He says he has a caring family, and she says, lucky him. He tells her, good point.
Julian tells Lucas that he knows it’s not his place to be inserting his life into Lucas’s life. Lucas says Julian has made some great changes, and he’s proud of him. Julian knows he can’t be a part of Wiley’s life. Lucas says, maybe there’s a way for Julian to be a part of his. Julian says if he has a chance to be back in Lucas’s life, it means more than he can say. If Lucas ends up having second thoughts, he’ll understand. Lucas suggests they see what the future brings. Julian says, if anything happens where Lucas needs anything, he’s there for him. Lucas thanks him.
Brad says, the baby is great, and Britt is sure he’s a badass like his dad. Brad tells her not to say that, and she hopes he isn’t letting Lucas turn him into a goody-two-shoes. She tells him that he used to be a better liar. Obviously, something is wrong;spill it. What the hell is going on? He says she doesn’t want to know, but she says she wouldn’t have asked if she didn’t. She’s trusting him with her freedom, and her life. He can tell her anything. He says Wiley isn’t his son.
Willow tells Michael that she’s a hypocrite. She tells her students, if they need help, ask. There’s nothing to be ashamed of. Michael says, sharing is caring. They were part of a generation raised to talk about themselves, but he doesn’t know if he has it in him; talking about something so personal to strangers. Willow says they’re not strangers anymore, and introduces herself.
Anna tells Chase that she’s seen her fair share of villains. From international terrorists to a psychotic who thought he was a vampire. Ha-ha-ha! A nod to Michael Easton’s character on Port Charles. Finn says, that’s nuts, and she says, but he didn’t behead his victims. Chase doesn’t know what they used, but the cut was clean. Finn says, that’s hard to come by, and Chase says they don’t think it was the first time. Anna says Jordan needs a profiler to get inside the killer’s head, and understand their thinking. Chase says Jordan has someone in mind.
Ned holds a press conference at the station, along with Laura and Jordan. He says irregularities have been found in voting places across the city. It looks like the firewalls have been hacked, and the integrity of the voting machines has been compromised. They have no choice but to suspend the election. Everything possible is being done to shore up the system’s protection. A vote will be rescheduled as early as possible. They won’t allow anyone to corrupt the democratic process – or idea. Lulu asks if there are any suspects. Jordan says they’re reviewing the evidence, along with the FBI. They won’t rest until they find the party responsible, and make sure they’re prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Spencer sweats a little. Laura says it’s not just an attack on the election, but on their way of life. An attempt to silence their voices. Their voices will be heard, and every vote counted. Ned says there’s nowhere the hacker can run or hide. The law is coming for them, and will get them.
Tomorrow, Michael asks Bobbie what Brad saw that has him so rattled, Jason tells Carly to put it behind her, and Laura tells not-Doc there’s a third person in the marriage and she thinks she knows who it is.
The Haves and The Have Nots
Veronica walks upstairs in David’s house, and sees Jeffrey making out with Madison. She says, what the hell is this? and Jeffrey says none of her damn business. She asks how you people find one another, and Jeffrey says he told her to go. He asks how she keeps getting in, and she says maybe she has a key. He says, Erica. He saw proof that Veronica knows her. Why are she and Candace in Erica’s book? He realizes he met Erica at Candace’s house, and thinks they’re both in the scheme. He’s taking all of it to the police, and getting her ass locked up; she did this. Veronica wants to talk about what’s disgustingly in front of her. Jeffrey says she needs to leave his dad’s house. She asks Madison’s name, and Jeffrey tells him, don’t answer. Madison tells her anyway, and she says funny how they’re both in a closet. Okay, that is funny, but that closet was so big, I thought it was a small room. Veronica says she knew a girl named Madison; now she knows two. Not that she wants Jeffrey doing this, but can’t he find a Black man? Jeffery tells her to get her ass out. She tells him to stop doing this nasty sh*t. She suggests he put another paring knife in her chest, and see what happens. He tells her get out of his dad’s house, and she says David ain’t his daddy.
Jeffery tells her just go, but she says she came for a reason. Jeffrey wonders how she knows where he is all the time. There’s no reason for her to be there; he doesn’t want to talk to her. She asks Madison if he’s sure he likes Jeffrey. He’s very dramatic. Jeffrey tells her go again, but Madison wants to leave; he doesn’t like this. Veronica asks if Miss Madison is sensitive, and says, let her leave. Jeffrey takes her arm and steers her out of the room. She says if she had a bomb, she’d blow the gay sh*t out of him. He says she makes him sick, and she says now they’re even. It turns her stomach to see him kissing a man. He tells her to stop popping up, and she won’t see him. He tells her to get out before he drags her out. She says he would say something about drag. Veronica is on a roll tonight. She says she needs to see if the girl left something, but Jeffrey says she’s seeing if her name is on something. It is. Her, and Candace. He’s taking it to the police. He says, go, and she tells him to move her. He says, okay. He walks over to Madison, and starts kissing him. Madison says he’s not okay with this. Veronica says, stop this, and reaches to grab Jeffrey. They struggle, and Veronica falls over the stair railing. She lies, unmoving, beneath them.
At the station, George says, this is insane. What the hell is wrong with them? Sarah runs in and asks, what’s going on? George says, evidence is missing; the bullets from the Cryer case. He just about to arrest them, and the evidence is gone. She wonders how that’s possible, but he doesn’t know. These idiots… The chief says his team didn’t do this. They’re looking at the surveillance footage now. They’ve been watching it all morning. A guy says he’s got something. They all look at the screen, and then look surprised. It’s Sarah. George asks, was it her?
Hanna and Derrick cuddle on the couch. She tells him that she lost her house in a fire. She had no insurance, so Kathryn let her live there, but she has to get out. Kathryn’s husband… Derrick says he’s met Jim. Hanna says she’ll get another one, the same size as her first one; 1100 square feet. He asks if that’s all she wants, and she says she’s a simple woman. He wants to help her. She’s not used to someone helping her. it’s nice, but she wants to do it on her own. She’s used to it. He says, an independent Black woman, and she says, Black girl magic. Benny comes in, they both go, uh, and I laugh. Benny says he’s still there? and Derrick says, nice to see him again. Hanna says she has to talk to Benny, and Derrick says that’s his cue. Hanna tells him to come back for dinner.
Hanna calls Benny over. He says he’s not changing his mind. She says, fine. Let the money sit there. He says, it’s not Candace; it’s this. Look at them, struggling all this time. They finally have money, and she doesn’t want to touch it. Hanna says, it’s not theirs. He asks why Derrick was there, and she says because she wants him there. She tells Benny not to question her. They need to give back the money. Benny says he’s going to lie down, and she says his stuff is by the door in a box. He’s lucky it’s not in a trash bag. He says she’s tripping, and she tells him to call it what he wants to. Kathryn has given them a lot, and he won’t give her money back. Benny says, fine; bye. He’s getting his things. Hanna says they’re already packed. It’s everything he came there with. He can’t believe she’s putting him out. She says, until he learns to have respect and manners. He says, what if the dude comes back? and she says Derrick will be there. She tells him, get out. He picks up the box, and leaves.
Jim calls David, and asks how he is. David says he’s been better. Jim tells him that Wyatt is back in the house. He hired bodyguards around the clock. David thinks that’s smart. Jim tells David that Veronica had Lloyd open the account. He says David doesn’t sound good, and David says his back is covered with third degree burns. Other than that, he’s fine. Jim has to do something about Veronica, but he has no idea what. David says the FBI is all over her about him and the car, and they have a strong lead. Jim says, she might be a big fish in a small pond, but this is federal. Good luck to her. David says Jim doesn’t mean that, and Jim says, not a damn word. He says he’ll call David back.
Kathryn comes downstairs, all dressed up. She says she has a meeting at the hotel. Jim says, dressed like that? And she’s wearing a new fragrance. She asks since when does he care how she looks or smells? The fragrance is called, out with the old. He says he needs some of that himself. She leaves, and from upstairs, Wyatt says, she’s having an affair. He heard her on the phone. Jim asks, with who? Wyatt doesn’t know, but thinks his name is Roderick. Jim says, the hotel manager? Wyatt asks if he’s going to do something about it, but Jim says, he can have her. Wyatt says, so he moves in, and takes all the money. He’ll see how Jim feels then. Jim asks how the detox is coming. Wyatt is annoyed about the bodyguards, and Jim says he thought Wyatt would find them sexy; he thought Wyatt would like it. He’s open minded. Wyatt says Jim thinks it’s funny, but Jim says he thinks it’s sad what Wyatt would do to get his hands on drugs. Wyatt says he’s going to kill him – and his mom. Jim says he told Wyatt, if he’s going to kill someone, don’t threaten them; just do it.
There’s a knock at the door. It’s Sarah, who tells Jim that they found out she took the bullet. Wyatt is still there, and Jim shoves her into another room. She says they’re going to arrest her; they have her on camera. They know she took it and gave it to him. Jim says he has no idea what she’s talking about. He pulls open her blouse, and finds a wire. She says she’s sorry; they made her do it. He says he has no idea what she’s talking about, and shoves her out the door, calling her delusional. Wyatt asks if Jim has woman problems, and Jim tells him, shut up. Wyatt want to talk about the bullet. Jim tells the guards to make sure Wyatt doesn’t leave, and goes out the door.
At the Artesian bar, Landon calls Candace over. He asks her to sit, and says, back so soon? Why? She says she didn’t want to be there. Landon knows they haven’t always seen eye to eye, and he doesn’t like her, but she used to be kind and caring. She says, it was an act, but he says, no; it’s who she is. After all that happened, she became cold-hearted. She tells him, join the band. That’s what everybody says; it must be true. He knows she loved Oscar. She says she did, but it’s never happening again. He says, the con girl got conned. Now she’s turning down the best thing that ever happened to her. She says she doesn’t care, and he tells her, stop saying that. He knows she’s scared. Charles might love and care about her, and she’ll have to give up the hustle game. She’s scared of loving him. Landon knows she likes him. If he gave Landon one look, he’d sleep with him. Landon orders another round. He tells her not to thinks about it; just give up the hustle. Trust it. Candace asks how you do First Lady. He says a lot of them needed cleaning up. She asks what politics are like, and he says she’ll be good at it, once she gets the hang of it. She’s smart, she doesn’t take any sh*t, and she’s a hustler. That’s all they are. She asks why he lied about the other girl. He says he had to speak her language. There was no other girl. Charles cares about her. He’s scared too. He talks about her every night on the bus. Candace says he’s lying, but Landon says he’s not blind. Charles’s entourage comes through. Landon says it turns her on; she wants to be in on it. Every eye turned toward them. She wants it. He tells her that Charles had the secret service cleared floor. It’s just her and Charles. Knock on his door and be open; talk to him. Candace says he knows everything about her, and Landon says, except how she truly feels. Just go. She won’t regret it. She says he’d better not be lying. When she’s gone, Landon wonders why he’s sending this bitch to a man he loves.
Kathryn meets Roderick in the hotel room. He says he knew when she hired him, she wanted him. She says that’s not why she hired him; she thought he’d be good at his job, and he is. She asks if the room has been cleaned. He says it has, but there’s one thing he needs to tell her. The prostitution ring? He runs it. She laughs, and says, what? He says he has a partner. Kathryn might know her; her name is Candace Young. He runs it from the bar. Kathryn tells him that he’s fired. He doesn’t think so. He knows she wants it. The truth is, he’s running a business, and he needed something on her, so she can’t put Candace out or fire him or the bartender. Kathryn says she’s leaving, and he’s fired. He says he’ll sue for sexual harassment, and she asks if he has any idea who he’s trying to blackmail. Candace thinks she can blackmail Kathryn’s husband, but Kathryn is the kind of bitch who will have him murdered or shoot him herself. Roderick starts to back up. She takes off her dress, and says she’s getting what she came here for. Then they’ll discuss this ring of his. She tells him to take his clothes off – now. She says, faster, and smiles.
Deke arrives at the Iron Bone. Mitch asks where Mama Rose is, but Deke says she’s not talking to him. Mitch asks if that means there’s still a hit on Benny. Deke says he knows how she is, and Mitch asks what he’s supposed to do. Deke suggests he go to the restaurant, but Mitch says he knows how pissed she gets. Deke says it makes them look weak to change their minds; she just wants it done. He’s sorry. Mitch calls Benny, who’s sitting outside on the stoop. Mitch asks if he’s laying low. He’s trying to talk to his grandma, but she’s pissed; she wants the interest, and won’t rest until she gets it. He tells Benny, stay off the street. Benny says, that’s going to be hard; he’s on the porch. Mitch says he can’t be there. Go inside. Benny says he’s not going in there. Just tell her. Mitch says she’s already pissed, and Benny says he’ll take his chances. Mitch says he’s stupid, but Benny says he doesn’t have a choice. Mitch says he’ll come get him, but go inside. Understand? Benny says just come get him.
Candace goes to her room and paces. She opens adjoining room door, and knocks. Charles opens the front door, then realizes it’s other one. Candace says she’s sorry about how she was in the restaurant. Charles gets it; she’s been through a lot. She says, so has he, but he says he still has his kids. He invites her in.
Charles pours drinks, and they clink glasses. He’s not going to pretend to know what’s going on in her beautiful mind. Candace says she’s scared. For first time, she can say that. He says, about? and she says, herself. He was right. She’s angry and doesn’t know what to do with it. She sent a thug to her mother’s house because her mother has money that doesn’t even belong to her. Charles asks her if she’s tired, and she says, exhausted. He thought so. That’s what grief does. I find myself nodding, and getting teary. When his wife died, he didn’t know himself. He didn’t know he could live that angry. He was bitter, hurt, enraged. She asks how he did it, and he tells her that he got around people he trusted. She says she doesn’t have many of those. Her brother, but he can’t even look at her right now. What she did to their mother… Charles asks if she likes him. Candace says she’s afraid of him; he’s too perfect. There’s something there; something devastating that can break her heart, and she can’t take another heartbreak. He says he won’t break her heart, and she asks how he knows. He says he doesn’t have to. Trust him. Does she want to? She doesn’t know. He asks her to let him take her away. Show her a new world; a new way of living. She’s an intriguing woman. She cries a little, and asks if he knows… He says, everything. She says, and he still wants her? He says, more than ever. That’s what scares her. He kisses her. She kisses back. She starts telling him what she’s done, and he tells her, shut up and kiss him. He puts their drinks on the table, and they get busy.
Hanna laughs at something on TV. Her phone rings. It’s Mitch. He asks her to let Benny come in. She tells him Benny needs to learn respect, but Mitch says she needs to let him in now. Please. Benny is in trouble. She asks, what kind? and Mitch says, the kind where he can’t be sitting on the front porch. Let him in. She says, okay, and runs to the door. She finds Benny lying on the porch, bleeding. Hanna says, God, don’t do this. She can’t do this no more. She calls 911, and tells them, he’s not breathing.
Next time, Kathryn wants the ring shut down, Jim tells David about Sarah, and does Benny live? HAHN will return with that answer in January.
⚓ As per usual, I’ll be posting Below Decktomorrow. Since tonight was the mid-season (or whatever) finale for HAHN, next week I should be able to go back to watching it at a reasonable hour.
😵 Teddi Mellencamp was on Flipping Out tonight. Since Jeff wanted to lose ten pounds, everyone in the office went on a new food plan with Teddi’s help as an accountability coach. Jeff said they were introduced by a mutual friend, and I wondered if it was Andy Cohen.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
🎃 A Happy Halloween to you, even if a little late!
Sacrifices had to be made because so did candy bags. It was Halloween on General Hospital, and I listened in a little. No Halloween can ever compare to when Faison and Obrecht were Beetlejuice and Heidi (or whatever), so moving on. The Real Housewives of Dallas also didn’t make the cut, although they got a brief mention. I’ll be back to my usual long-winded shenanigans with Thursdays shows. Without further ado…
Below Deck
Caroline’s foot is swollen and she’s over the two-faced bullsh*t. Chandler complains about crew mess being disgusting. He suggested everyone clean up after themselves. In her interview, Caroline says it’s a mind f*ck. People telling her they’re happy with her to her face, and then talking behind her back. She tells Kate she heard them talking. She says tries to respect others’ feelings, and sometimes she screws up. Kate tells Caroline that she was drunk, and everyone talks about what annoys them. In her interview, Kate says that’s real life. Caroline forgives her, and says it’s not an issue. She shows Kate and Josiah her swollen foot. When she leaves, Josiah tells Kate that he doesn’t even remember what they said.
Chandler is rattled. We flash back to the captain telling him that he wants a clear line of communication. Chandler says he needs to check everything everyone is doing from now on. Adrian tells Kate that she was on fire last night. Rhylee relays the message about the crew mess, saying whoever is on the schedule has to be on it. Kate says she’s been busy, and might take herself off the schedule for the rest of the charter. All she does all day is clean up and take care of others, so she’ll just keep doing it. In her interview, Rhylee says, Kate is used to being the bitch in charge, but she doesn’t care if Kate is a bitch or in charge. Boy, is she in for a reality check if she keeps that up. Chandler’s dad calls. He says he doesn’t think his dad would put up with what’s going on.
Kate sees Ashton cleaning the windows while wearing a harness. Joking around, she radios him, asking if she can ride on it when he’s done. Rhylee hears, and says she thought Kate was so busy. Ashton thinks Rhylee needs to sort out her attitude. She doesn’t know her place. Caroline tells Captain Lee about her foot. She wants to see a doctor, and he says, of course. She asks Kate to make an appointment. Kate asks her to fold laundry while sitting in the meantime, because there is no rest for the weary wicked.
Kate tells Adrian that calling him an alien is a compliment. He was offended, and she tells him to meditate on it. Rhylee tells Ross that she’s not irritated yet. Ashton asks to talk to her, and tells her that Kate is chief stew and outranks her. Don’t challenge her. Rhylee asks if he has any advice; is she just supposed to take it? He says, yes. Rhylee says she cares about rank, but doesn’t give a f*ck if someone wants to speak to her in that manner. She’s not sitting down like a dog. Ashton says he gave her advice. It’s up to her what she does with it.
The car comes for Caroline. Kate, Chandler, and Adrian are called to the wheelhouse for a preference sheet meeting. Charles Yim, the primary, invented a smart phone breathalyzer, and is bringing his girlfriend and some friends along. Kate says, new money. It’s more, bigger and faster, and impatient because it hasn’t had the luxuries yet. Swimming with stingrays is on their list (cool! I can’t wait!), along with a sandbar picnic. Kate thinks it will be a fun charter. Captain Lee does too. Kate frets about Caroline not coming back. She wants Caroline better, since her injury gives Kate more work, and she’s done enough laundry in her life. Everyone gets the boat ready. Adrian makes pizza and they get take out chine
Caroline returns, and we find out she had an infection, and the doctor gave her antibiotics and pain meds. She was told it was the nature of living there. A scratch or bite can become easily infected. Putting it on my list of nice place to visit, but. She’s trying not to be baby, but it really hurts. Kate tells her to have something to eat, ice her foot, and go to bed. Kate and Josiah do Caroline’s job. I think it might be a little easier on Kate with Josiah around. He actually gets the concept of yacht work. In her interview, Rhylee says it’s never been this difficult fitting in. She’s used to being in an authority role, and has to reign herself in. She’s not in charge, and has to accept it.
In his interview, Adrian says he started cooking when he was young. His dad owned a barbecue restaurant, and he worked there. He was a chubby kid. It was hard to stay skinny with barbecue around all the time. We see a picture of him as a kid. He tells Ashton that he doesn’t use recipes, and Ashton says, it’s an insane talent. Chandler says Adrian just feels it. Chandler tells Ashton that he can go over the deck crew game plan, but it’s usually the same routine.
Rhylee apologizes for how she spoke to Kate. In her interview, Kate says she loves an apology, especially an inauthentic one. That means they’re really swallowing their pride. I never thought of it that way. We see a Golden Retriever on the dock. Wth?
Chandler has a team meeting, and says they should expect everything off shore with the next charter. They’re interested in excursions to soak in the Tahitian culture. He wants the tender fully stocked. Ashton thinks the meeting had no substance. They still don’t know what’s going on. There needs to be a game plan, and there isn’t.
Josiah doesn’t want anyone injured, but at the same time, Caroline’s foot isn’t broken. Caroline goes out for a smoke. Everyone changes for the guests’ arrival. In Caroline’s interview, she’s confused about the dynamic between her and Chandler. He’s sweet, but not open. Who are you? Give her something.
The guests arrive and are given flower crowns. Selfies begin immediately. Josiah is already over it. Kate gives the tour. She thinks these guests will be high maintenance. Every time we see them, they’re either taking selfies or filming. Kate says they’re disgustingly obsessed with their phones and social media interaction, and I concur. She thinks it’s the next level of Darwin’s natural selection, and Darwin is coming for them.
Chandler tells Rhylee not to drag the fender across the deck. In his interview, Chandler says he’s told her dozens of times, and it’s frustrating. In Rhylee’s interview, she says Chandler is good at telling you what you do wrong, and never what you do right. She’s just trying to do her job. While I understand Chandler’s frustration, I’ve had bosses like that, and it’s counter-productive. Chandler tells her, work smart, not hard. The guests order drinks. Ashton gets that Chandler doesn’t like Rhylee, but he needs to set his emotions aside and be professional. Caroline has a hard time keeping up. The guests are getting annoyed because they’re waiting so long for their drinks. Kate asks Josiah to stick around. Caroline is getting flustered. The guests wait twenty-five minutes for their drinks. If that was a normal bar, I’d be pissed. Never mind a luxury yacht. Caroline apologizes.
Captain Lee is excited about the anchorage; it’s gorgeous. It’s just a slice of utopia. He asks for the tow line to be brought in, and they drop anchor. He described it perfectly. It doesn’t look real; like something out of a fantasy movie. A sun shower happens, and it makes me think of that song by Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band. True story. One time when I was in a bar in Greenwich Village, the friend I was with put a token in the jukebox by mistake. We wanted to play Cherchez La Femme, and instead, it played the flipside, Sunshower. And it kept doing it. At the end of the song, we would hold our breath, and when it played again, we’d die laughing. Finally, some chick went over and gave the jukebox a kick, and it moved along. Ashton is pissed because Chandler wanted everything out, and now they have to bring it back in again. These guests are ridiculous with their phones.
Lunch is served. Adrian visits the guests. In his interview, Ashton thinks it’s too bad the guests are so deeply into social media. Put your camera down, and appreciate the sunset. Charles says Adrian has skills. The guests get on the jet skis. Chandler asks to meet with Rhylee, and tells her that she’s going to be the late guy. He’s giving her a break now. She’s never done the slide, and he doesn’t want her in the way when they put it up. In Rhylee’s interview, she says she never gets a break when she really needs it. Kate tells Caroline that it’s a large boat, and they need three stews. In her interview, Kate says Caroline is useless, and she’s spending her time coddling her, and caring about her feelings and swollen ankle. She doesn’t care. She has work to do, and now she has extra work.
The slide is put up. The crew always hates it, because it takes forever and it’s awkward. It looks like a blast thought. The guests ask Chandler to take pictures. A lot of pictures. The master suite rings. Kate goes, and Charles answers the door naked. He asks for smoothies. In Kate’s interview, she says it’s not like he didn’t know she was coming. Captain Lee calls Chandler, and tells him to break down the slide. Kate delivers the smoothies and says, it’s naked smoothie time.
In Caroline’s interview, she says her foot is painful, but doesn’t know how to shut it down. Kate calls Chandler, but gets no response. The captain calls, and ditto. In his interview, Captain Lee says he thought he could change frequency arbitrarily – wrong. Caroline calls Chandler. The captain tells him to let someone know if he’s going to change frequencies. In the captain’s interview, he says it’s a safety issue. What if assistance is needed, and no one is answering the effing radio? Are you effing kidding me?
Flower crowns are donned for dinner. Kate wants to make it fun. The captain calls Chandler to the wheelhouse. Chandler apologizes, saying the deck crew was talking a lot, and he didn’t want piss off anyone else who needed the radio. Captain Lee says he has four guys he can’t talk to. There’s no reason not to be on one channel. In his interview, Chandler is disappointed in himself for letting the captain down. Keeping Captain Lee happy, and making sure the guests have fun are what he’s here for.
Caroline is afraid to ask Chandler for help; he’s always busy. He tells her not to give him sh*t for wanting to go to bed. In Chandler’s interview, he says, eff off. He just got chewed out by the captain. Leave him alone. Kate tells Ashton they’re going Tahitian, and asks if he can dance Polynesian style. In her interview, Kate thinks the guests are obsessed with their phones and social media. He needs to give them a Tahitian rumba. Caroline asks Ashton what it’s like to work so hard all day. She says all of the deck crew think what they do is more important than the interior.
In her interview, Caroline says she thought Chandler could help, and he has no reason not to, except he’s a d*ck. The appetizer involves a watermelon cloud. I have no idea what that is, but it sounds heavenly. Ashton says the last thing he feels like doing is stripping to his underwear, with a leaf covering his junk. Why him? Kate adjusts his costume, and puts a leaf crown on him, calling him a Tahitian king.
Ewww! Caroline finds a used condom on the nightstand. Joking around, she asks Ashton to clear off the nightstand, and he almost touches it. She grabs it with plastic bag. That is unbelievably disgusting and thoughtless. The guests as for a fishing expedition for the next day. Rhylee says, she’s a fisherman by trade, and it’s her time to shine. Caroline tells Kate there was a juicy condom on the nightstand. I am totally grossed out all over again. In Kate’s interview, she says, unless I was part of the party, I don’t want to clean up the party favors. Ha-ha! I love Kate. She’s wicked funny.
Ashton helps serve, adding Tahitian flavor. Rhylee tells a sleeping Chandler about the fishing trip. He says it will be him and Ashton going. In her interview, Rhylee says she’s an experienced fisherman, and he’s a pr*ck. She tells Ashton, who says he doesn’t know anything about fishing. In Ashton’s interview, he says it makes sense for Rhylee to go. Ross says if they don’t rest and recover, they’re going to start making mistakes. Ashton is pissed off.
Next time, sharks circle the boat, the stingray excursion, Ashton is looking forward to turning it up, and the captain hates babysitting.
Star
Carlotta was missing. Because she was getting down and getting funky with Jahil in the studio. For a dead guy, he’s very active. In reality, she was sleeping in a diner. She got feisty when a waitress called the cops, and ended up arrested.
Megan told Noah that his music was good; like when he first started. He flirted with her, but she didn’t take the bait. Mateo borrowed money to feed his addiction, and promised Nina he’d fix it. Miss Bruce met with Carlotta’s potential backer, who wasn’t turning over a million dollar check without meeting with Carlotta.
Carlotta ended up in the psych ward, and said, anytime a Black woman does anything other than smile, they think she crazy. Ugh. That made me think about how strange men will tell a woman to smile on the street. Google that and see how many women hate it. Carlotta told the psychiatrist that she ended up in a coffee shop, and the next thing she knew, the sun came up before she did. She told the shrink to google her, but she already had. She’d seen an article about Carlotta’s public argument with Cassie, and another previous incident. Carlotta demanded to be let out, but the doctor put her in a 72-hour hold.
Take 3 remixed I Bring Me. Miss Bruce gave them the news about Carlotta, and told them to make sure to nail their performance tonight. He told Star make sure she could twerk without the baby falling out. Olivia wanted to keep her mind off of Bianca’s birthday, and Alex told her to stick around.
Maurice insisted that Noah was using Megan to try and get to him. Megan said he makes everything about him, and he said he still loved her. Nina told Mateo that Carlotta was found, but wouldn’t be able to be there for a while. Miss Bruce bonded some more with Bobby. He told Bobby about his bad experience growing up in the church, and said, Stevie Wonder can see more than church folk.
Cotton visited Carlotta, who told her that Cassie was the reason she was there. Cassie wanted Andy dead, and the bullet that hit her father was meant for him. Cassie killed her daddy. Carlotta couldn’t hold the lie any more.
Olivia took pictures of herself while holding up Alex’s clothes against herself. Star confronted her, saying she heard about what Olivia did with Alex’s solo. She told Olivia not to try it again. Olivia gave Star a veiled threat, and Star said if Olivia threatened her again, she’d be buried next to her dead sister. Star told Derek that Olivia was crazy.
Cotton told Cassie about Carlotta being in the psych ward. Cassie thought it might be good for Carlotta, since she’d been trippin’ lately. Mateo told Cassie that Take 3 wasn’t big enough for the festival, and he wanted Noah. Cassie told him to chill. Carlotta was her blood, and he’d better watch himself.
Star told Alex that Olivia was in her head. Miss Bruce gave Take 3 the bad news that they were out of the festival after Mateo found out about Carlotta. Simone went to Nina, saying she’d trusted her. Nina said Mateo was her husband; Simone was her artist. Alex went to Olivia, and said she had to respect Star or they couldn’t hang out. She suggested Olivia spend some time with her family. Olivia asked Alex to come along. Alex agreed, but you could tell she’s getting tired of this.
Cassie got in to see Carlotta using another name. Carlotta said she’d let the devil sit on her bed first, and told her to get out. Miss Bruce told Noah that he left Carlotta high and dry, while he was busy worrying about himself. Maurice wanted to celebrate with Magen, but she said, not tonight. Cassie stuck a gun in Maurice’s ribs at the club, trying to get Take 3’s gig back. He shrugged her off, and told her she needed to think about who was really running things.
Star asked Derek to find where Alex went. He called Olivia’s mother, and found out that it was Bianca’s mother, but not Olivia’s. Olivia wasn’t Bianca’s sister. She’d tried hurt Bianca, and her mother told them to stay away. Like a bad penny, Cassie turned up to visit Carlotta again. She showed Carlotta Take 3’s performance, and said, they killed it – for her. Carlotta said Cassie was the reason she was there; the blood dripping off her hands. She asked who Cassie was killing next, and Cassie said she didn’t kill Andy. She told Carlotta, let it go, and be the big sister that she was when daddy left. She didn’t really know him. He loved Carlotta more. Carlotta told her to go. Carlotta needed her on her A-game, so she could whoop Cassie’s ass. Her, and Maurice.
At Olivia’s mother’s house, some woman kept screeching at Olivia. Olivia told Alex it was her aunt. When Olivia left the room, Alex found a shrine to herself, and tried to get out.
The investor told Mateo his show was legit, and he’d have access to the funds right away. Nina said, no he wouldn’t. They were to be put in escrow until Carlotta came back. Carlotta was released, but the doctor suggested she seek help. Carlotta told her about Jahil, saying he was the only person who really knew her, inside and out. He was the only person she let in. She told the doctor that she has anger. Cassie wants to compete with her, but had no idea what Carlotta did for her. Carlotta always took it, and Cassie thought her daddy loved Carlotta more, but it wasn’t love. The doctor told Carlotta that she had to deal with the pain. It wasn’t selfish; it was freedom. Preach it, sister!
Wielding a baseball bat, Olivia told Alex that she wanted to be friends, but Alex listened to bitch Star. Bianca was really a girl she went to high school with, who never paid attention to her. She said people like Alex were never friends with people like her. She wanted to know what it was like to be famous and be seen. Her life would be different if she could be seen. Alex asked if what she wanted was to be seen like this, as the cops pulled up. Alex told Olivia that she would explain to the cops, and Olivia said she wouldn’t have to, and raised the bat.
I guess they got inside in time, because Alex seemed fine. Star and Simone were there to get her home. Carlotta also came home, and told them that they had it together, and should be able to handle things while she was gone. She was leaving for a retreat in Jamaica. She’d been holding in things she needed to deal with. She apologized to Cotton for not telling her sooner. She made Cotton promise she wouldn’t do anything. She couldn’t protect Cotton if she wasn’t there. Cotton said, I got you.
Simone told Alex not to push down her feelings. She cared about Bianca, but it wasn’t her fault. She told Alex, get off the plane. She was alive; act like it. Star said they had an album to make.
Miss Bruce met Bobby at the church. He felt stuck, and said the strongest woman he knew found healing. He had to find it too. Some Sundays, he was still that little boy praying to be normal.
Noah told Megan that he got everything he asked for, but there was one more thing. Then he kissed her.
Miss Bruce sang a beautiful rendition of Jesus Loves Me. Carlotta asked Jahil for help, put on his hat, and thanked him. We heard Jahil say goodbye, and the studio was empty. Bobby said, and yet we rise, and Miss Bruce said, I suppose we do.
Alex apologized to Derek for not believing him. Star called them, and told them to get online. They saw a gossip headline saying, Like father, like daughter. Alex Crane sex tape leaked. Alex remembered Olivia said she’d been watching her for a while. She smashed the frame and found the camera.
Next time, I wasn’t really paying attention, but Star tussles with someone more famous than her during a panel interview.
✂ While Queen Latifah wore some beautiful natural braids, and also had a nice, long side swept ‘do in auburn with dark roots, my vote for best hair this week goes to Miss Lawrence. Loved the bowl cut in brown with a blonde streak on the side.
🐮 I did watch The Real Housewives of Dallas, but didn’t take notes. Not much happened anyway. Cary invited the girls to Copenhagen. No surprise, Stephanie didn’t know where that was. Stephanie and Travis renewed their vows, with Brandi and Cary being the only Wives in attendance. The rest was more of the same about the alcoholic stuff. Next time though, there’s a big fight, and Stephanie needs tequila and a hug.
☝ Because, Why Not?
Pictures of our Jurassic Bark themed Halloween in the next post, but in the meantime…
What I Watched - TV With Theresa 