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June 12, 2024 – TJ Pitches a Fit About Kristina, Mystery Maybe, A Guest, Justice For Johnny, Fishy Chefs, Slam, Daryl’s Carol, House Cast, Shark-No-Do, No Joe, Lucky Kitty & Livin’

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What I Watched Today

(rambling, random thoughts, recaps, and the whole GH enchilada on Fridays)

General Hospital

Carly introduced herself to Gio, and Josslyn said he was a great pool attendant, even if he was wasting his talent.

Alexis met with Laura and told her that the article about reopening Heather’s case was thanks to Adrian DeWitt and his insatiable appetite for clickbait headlines. Laura said the information regarding her request for Heather’s court records was leaked, and Alexis said she didn’t appreciate DeWitt’s tactics, but believed in freedom of the press. Laura said, the first amendment didn’t cover shouting fire in a crowded theater. The article was intended to get people riled and it was successful. She reminded Alexis that she’d said she couldn’t answer questions about reopening the case unless she saw the records, and handed them to her.

Jason walked into the pool area, and Gio told Josslyn that he looked familiar, but it wasn’t from the wedding. Josslyn said, maybe he’d seen a photo at the Quartermaines. Jason used to be one.

Carly hugged Jason, who said he’d gotten her numerous messages and texts. Did she get his? He said he was okay. She said, he never admitted when he was hurt. He’d almost been killed, and she had to see for herself that he was okay. He said she was seeing it now, and she said, it was two days after it happened. She thought he might disappear again.

TJ heard Molly leaving a message for Alexis, asking about Kristina, and wondered why she wasn’t asking Kristina directly. She said she’d been keeping something from him and didn’t want their level of trust to stop now. He had every right to know about Kristina.

Sonny went to Blaze’s room and asked if Kristina was there. Kristina came out and Blaze said she had errands to run, but Sonny said he needed her to hear this. He owed Kristina an apology. What she saw between him and Dex was unacceptable, ugly, and vicious, and he never wanted her to see that part of him. Kristina said, but she did see it.

Sonny said he’d seen the expression on Kristina’s face and couldn’t stop thinking about it. He had a lot of rage that night and didn’t know what got into him. It wasn’t an excuse though. He was responsible for his words and actions. He was sorry, and it never should have happened. When he followed her and saw her crying, she backed away from his touch like she was scared of him. He never wanted that, and it shocked and hurt him. He doesn’t blame her. He understood that’s not how he should act. He told Blaze that he knew she’d come to help Kristina. He appreciated it and thanked her. Blaze said she was glad she was there, and wondered if she could make some calls in the kitchen. Kristina said, go ahead, and Blaze left. Sonny said he and Kristina had always been honest with each other. If she wanted him to leave and never come back, he would.

Jason told Carly that he’d been busy with actual work in the coffee business, and Jake had called when he got back. Elizabeth had a situation, and Jake wanted him to help. Carly said she knew it was a big deal for Jake to reach out to him. Sonny had told her that he wasn’t responsible for the attempt on Jason’s life, and she believed him. Jason said, it had nothing to do with Sonny, and Carly wondered, then who sent the gunmen?

Gio noted that Carly and Jason looked like they were having an intense conversation, and Josslyn said, Carly was probably talking Jason into doing something he didn’t want to. They were best friends. She explained that if Jason wanted anything at the pool, it was to be comped. He was the ultimate VIP.

Laura asked if Alexis saw grounds to reopen Heather’s case, but Alexis said she’d have to spend more time looking at the records. She thought there were potentially grounds to appeal, and Laura said she was glad to hear it, but to be clear, she didn’t want it used as an excuse for Heather’s crimes. She thought Heather should be punished, but if she wasn’t in control of her actions… Alexis said, Heather had pled guilty and was sentenced before she was diagnosed, and Laura said, no one knew if her crimes were influenced or created by the cobalt poisoning. Alexis said she couldn’t do anything because she wasn’t a lawyer, and the way things went in Albany, she probably never would be. Laura asked if she thought it was worth pursuing, and Alexis said she thought a good lawyer could argue that there were legitimate grounds to reopen Heather’s case.

Cody and Sasha went to the pool and agreed that when they went to the Quartermaines’ pool, it felt like they were still working. Here, people waited on them. Gio came over to see what they needed and praised Sasha for her delicious meals. He knew good food, and hers was excellent.

Molly told TJ about what happened with Kristina and Sonny at the reception, but said, the baby was fine. He asked how long she’d known, and she said, not long. He asked if she’d heard it from Kristina, but she said no, and told him about shaking Blaze down. Not her proudest moment, but it worked. TJ thanked her for telling him, and said, someone needed to remind Kristina about being careless with their baby. Molly said, nothing happened, but TJ said, it could have. What if Kristina had tried to intervene? Sonny was dangerous to anyone who came in his orbit. He was done. Until the baby was born, Kristina had to stay away from her father.

Kristina said, people warned her that she wasn’t seeing Sonny clearly and didn’t really know him, but she was sure she knew better. She couldn’t fathom that same man was her loving father. Sonny said he was sorry, and she said she was too. Seeing him commit that violence and scream those threats was like watching a stranger, and she realized everything anyone said about him was right all along. He said he didn’t blame her for feeling that way, but it wasn’t who he was. Kristina said she didn’t know, and asked, what happened? He said, Dex had worked for him and betrayed him. Then Dex showed up at the wedding like a peacock, like he belonged. He was talking to Sonny’s family and friends like he was the guy. He told Dex to stay away from him, but Dex refused. He walked away and Dex grabbed his arm, and he snapped. He wasn’t proud of it, but he lost his temper, the temper he’s been trying to get rid of his whole life. It was never going to happen again. She said she understood his temper. She had one too. She got it from him. He said, she was the best part of him, and he wanted to let her know that he needed her and loved her. He wanted her to know that he’d never hurt her. Kristina said she had something to ask him and please don’t lie. When he said he was going to kill Jason and Dex, did he mean it?

Sonny said he knew he had to make things right with Dex, and they talked. They came to an agreement. He was letting Dex live his life and not interfere. Kristina said, a truce wasn’t exactly peace, and he said, that was up to Dex. There was nothing more important than her, and nothing was worth the cost of losing her. She said she didn’t want to lose him, and he said that was never going to happen. He’d still be her father, no matter what. He would cheer her from afar and root for her happiness and love her until his dying breath. That would never change. He said he brought a present for the baby, and handed her a giftbag. She took out a stuffed Mickey Mouse from Fantasia, and said she had one when she was little. He said he’d gotten it for her, and her face lit up like it is now. She never would get rid of it and no one could take it away. She thanked him for the gift and the sweet memory, and he asked if she was taking good care of herself. She said, the baby was good and kicking up a storm, and he told her to let Blaze take care of her. He was sorry he upset her and got intense when he talked about it. He told her that he hoped to see her soon, and left. She cried a little.

Molly said she knew TJ was upset, but he couldn’t confront Kristina. She would get defensive and shut them out. He said, Kristina had to deal with them, but Molly said, no, she didn’t. In the state of New York, the baby was legally Kristina’s until she signed the adoption papers. TJ said, Molly had to have her sister be the egg donor after a lifetime of impulsive decisions, and now Kristina was making decisions about their baby.

Laura asked what her next step should be, and Alexis said she needed to find a lawyer. She thought it would be easy because the case was interesting and involved a point of law not fully explored yet. An attorney might be interested in setting a precedent. Laura asked if Alexis could recommend someone, but Alexis said she’d have to give it some thought. She needed to give Laura fair warning though. In setting the case in motion, she couldn’t determine the outcome. It was unpredictable. Laura asked if she was saying Heather could go free, and Alexis said, it depended on the judge, the argument, and the precedent. The bottom line was that Heather could get a lesser sentence, be sent to a new facility, or freed outright.

Josslyn said, Gio was killing it. Sasha was impressed. Gio said, it was in his DNA. He could talk to anyone. He asked how she knew Sasha, and she said, Sasha had dated Michael. He said, Michael lived in the gatehouse with his wife Willow, and their kids Wiley and Amelia, and Josslyn was impressed. He said, if he could keep all of his family straight, the Quartermaines were a piece of cake.

Carly asked if Jason thought he’d been attacked because he was an FBI informant, but he said he didn’t have a chance to ask. She said she wanted to help him, and he said, she could help by staying out of it. He had enough going on and didn’t want to worry about her getting caught in the crossfire. Let it go. She told him that she knew it wasn’t Sonny and thought Sonny was worried about Jason, even though he wouldn’t admit it. On cue, Sonny walked in, and went over to Jason and Carly. He said, Brick told him what happened at the warehouse, and Jason said, luckily, he was a better shot. Sonny said he assumed Anna thought it was him. Did Jason think that too?

Sasha put lotion on Cody and noticed he had a nasty bruise. He said he’d stopped James from falling out of the saddle, and Comet caught his leg. Sasha said, Cody was heroic, but Cody didn’t see it that way. She told him that his eyes lit up when he talked about James, and she thought he loved James. James also loved Cody back, even though he had no idea he was Cody’s nephew. Imagine how excited he’d be if Cody told Mac that he was Mac’s son.

Blaze asked why Kristina was crying, and Kristina said, the man that was here was the dad she’d believed she had. She loved him and knew it was incredibly confusing.

Molly told TJ not to act like she’d decided alone. They’d agreed. TJ said, it wasn’t like he had a choice, but Molly said, he did. She’d asked him if he was sure before they went to Kristina. He said he had reservations, but wanted to make her happy because he loved her. Still, he knew they should have waited. Molly told him not to play the victim, and TJ said, she would have been devastated if he’d objected because she wanted a baby so badly. She said she wanted to have a baby with him, and he said, using an egg tied to her erratic sister and her violent erratic father. Was she happy now?

Molly admitted she wanted a biological connection to the baby. It killed her that she couldn’t carry one herself, and she was devastated that she’d never experience pregnancy. He didn’t understand that, because the baby had half his DNA. TJ said he never questioned that, but it felt like she was blaming him. She said she wasn’t, but he was blaming her because she’d wanted a connection to the baby. Kristina was fragile, and the best thing was to let her be. Let her get through the pregnancy, give birth, and not upset her, or else… TJ said, what? and Molly said, if Kristina decided to back out and keep the baby, there was nothing stopping her.

Kristina told Blaze that when she was little, she took Fantasia Mickey everywhere and even slept with it. Sonny had brought one as a gift for the baby. Blaze said she could tell it meant a lot, and Kristina asked if she was crazy. Blaze said, not at all. Sonny was her father. No matter what else he’d done, he loved her. Kristina said she loved him. He was always there and knew what to do to make her feel better. He never judged her or gave her a list of things she was doing wrong. He came to give her a gift and she knew the little one would love it as much as she had loved the one he gave her.

Laura said, the last thing she wanted was for Heather to go free. The families of the victims would be outraged, and she didn’t blame them. Alexis said, Laura needed to drop it. Forget it and walk away. Laura said, and leave Heather in a supermax for the rest of her life to make her own life easier? She couldn’t do that. Alexis said she got it. This wasn’t just an esoteric conversation. She couldn’t believe she was saying this, but this time she was glad she wasn’t a lawyer. Laura said, Alexis had just defended her right to practice law. What would the old Alexis say?

Jason said, at first, he thought it was Sonny who put out a hit on him, and Sonny said, Jason could have given him up, but didn’t. Jason said he never would, and he was wrong anyway. Sonny says, it’s good the police believed him.

Cody said he’d kept the secret hidden for too long. There was no way Mac would ever trust him again. Sasha said she’d lied to Nina for months, making Nina think she was her daughter. Nina was so angry when she found out, and so was everyone else in Port Charles, but she got past it. So did everyone else. Give Mac a chance to forgive him. He might be pleasantly surprised at the outcome. Cody said he wasn’t brave enough, but she said, he was brave. He broke her out of Ferncliff. He said, that was a different situation. She needed help. Mac was happy and had a family who adored each other. He didn’t want to ruin it. He didn’t know if Felicia had come clean about the secret DNA test and didn’t want to blow it for her. Sasha said she thought those were just excuses, but it was hard to maintain a lie forever. She found it was freeing to tell the truth. Maybe he would too.

Alexis told Laura that the old Alexis would say, if the justice system decides Heather should have a lesser sentence or go free, let the law take its course. There was a knock on the door, and Trina came in. Alexis said she was going to take a longer look at the records and left. Laura said she thought she knew why Trina was here, but Trina said she didn’t think Laura did.  

Blaze asked if Kristina was feeling better, and Kristina said, a little. Blaze said, sometimes, she wished this was their baby. I actually think the baby would have a better chance at life. Molly and TJ are way too high strung to raise a child.

Molly cried, and TJ said, she wasn’t wrong. There was nothing stopping Kristina from keeping the baby. What should they do? Family law would be on Kristina’s side. It was such a nightmare. Molly said, all they wanted… and TJ said, be careful what you wish for. He told her that he had to get to the hospital and when he left, Molly sobbed.

Sonny said he was glad to know Jason didn’t give him up when he had the chance. Part of him wanted to trust Jason again… but he couldn’t. He stood there for a moment, then walked out.

Tomorrow, Kristina tells Blaze that she doesn’t know if it’s the right timing; Curtis visits Heather; and Alexis tells DeWitt that he doesn’t want to square off with Laura.

🤔 Who Could It Be Now…

He doesn’t really give much info.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/frank-valentini-teases-a-former-cast-member-is-returning-to-gh

But this guy did. Unless this is a red herring. I doubt it though.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/is-bryan-craig-teasing-his-return-to-general-hospital

🚑 Perez Does Port Charles…

He keeps turning up like a bad penny. Or athlete’s foot. Or something.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/perez-hilton-to-guest-star-on-general-hospital

⚖️ Getting Justice…

If you’re in the LA area, go to the rally, but even if you’re not, you can make a difference.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/join-the-fight-to-get-justice-for-johnny-wactor

🔪 Almost At the Top…

Lionfish was the Quickfire Challenge, which kind of creeped me out. Then they paired it with gouda, and I was like, just no. I’m usually pretty adventurous when it comes to food, but, invasive or no, a lionfish is too pretty to eat, and I don’t see fish with cheese. The Elimination Challenge was an 8 course fresh fish menu, which I was totally on board for. Tom thought the chefs were cooking scared. The winner got a Holland America cruise – 10 days, anywhere Holland went. <heaving huge sigh>

⌛️ Andy, Andy, Andy…

Whether it was Carole or not, agreed.

⚰️ Reading the Book…

A review of the newest in Dead.

https://www.themarysue.com/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-the-book-of-carol-episode-1-review/

🐉 Let There Be Dragons…

Casting in the House.

https://www.themarysue.com/all-house-of-the-dragon-season-2-cast-confirmed/

🦈 She Tried…

I don’t even know what that means, she tried. It makes me wonder if she tried to get in the movie, but they didn’t want her. Although I could definitely see her in one of them.

https://ew.com/whoopi-goldberg-tried-star-sharknado-movie-8660924

🌭 Say It Ain’t So…

I hope it was worth it to him. Nathan’s are the best.

🐱 Snoous On the Loose…

Nothing like a new furbaby to lift your spirits.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/abc/kristina-wagner-introduces-her-sweet-new-kitten

🧘‍♀️ Summer Breezing…

Come on by tomorrow for soap and Summer smack talk. Until then, stay safe, stay going straight to your seat and stowing your bag quickly after boarding a plane, and stay killing it at your day job, even if you are wasting your talent.

August 8, 2023 – Valentin Tells Anna About Pikeman, Coming Back, NYC Morsels, Amusing Pets (!) & Rainbow

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Valentin says, that’s not the usual greeting he gets when he walks in the door. How would he know who shot at Anna? Anna says, they’ll get to that. Can he tell her first of all what that message meant? He says, maybe he’s still a little jet-lagged, but what message are they talking about? She says, the one he had her deliver to Sonny.

Martin goes into Cyrus’s room and asks how big brother is feeling today. He knows they’re shipping Cyrus back to Pentenville, and can’t imagine he’s very happy about that. Cyrus says, just tell him that Martin did as he asked, and Martin says he did exactly as Cyrus asked; transfer all of his accounts to the rehabilitation institute. Cyrus says, excellent. With the help of God and that money, many lives will be saved. Martin says, what about Cyrus’s life? Far be it for him to second-guess Cyrus’s generosity, but it appears he’s penniless. Is he sure he made the right decision? Cyrus says, for the love of money is the root of all evil (I appreciate him quoting that correctly), and Martin says, play it his way. He doesn’t have to understand Cyrus’s benevolence, but he can’t shake the feeling that somehow, some way, there’s something in it for him. Cyrus says he did his part. Let’s leave it at that; the rest is in God’s hands. Austin looks in through the window.

Sasha wakes up and sees the door to her room open. Cody walks in, and she says his name.

Finn asks if Elizabeth knows where he may find the head nurse, and she wonders if she can ask what this is about. He says, it’s a bit personal… embarrassing really, but she has a kind face. He supposes he can tell her. She says, go on, and he says he wanted to thank her. He was having this crisis of confusion. He has feelings for a co-worker and thought she didn’t feel the same way about him, which is understandable, so he was thinking of leaving GH to avoid running into her every day… literally. He’s quite clumsy. She says she’s guessing he had second thoughts about this, and he says he has. He won’t be seeking a position at another hospital. Gregory comes out of the elevator, and Elizabeth says she thinks she can speak for the head nurse. She’s quite happy he’s going to stay. He says, really? He realized that GH has something he won’t find anywhere else in the world. He notices Gregory and says, hey. What brings him by?

Tracy finds Olivia in the nook, and asks, where is he? Olivia asks, who? and Tracy says her son, the wandering warbler, of course (🍷). Olivia says, since she no longer shares a bed with him, she really wouldn’t know, but she assumes Eddie is still asleep since he was out all night club hopping again. Tracy says, enough is enough. They have to do something now. Olivia asks what she means, and Tracy says, it’s time to have Ned committed.

Gregory says he didn’t mean to interrupt, and tells Elizabeth and Finn to carry on with their conversation. Just pretend he was never here. Finn says, it’s okay. He was just telling Elizabeth how he decided to stay at GH. Gregory says he had no idea Finn was planning to leave. He hopes everything is okay. Finn says, more than okay. He thought he might be better off at another hospital, but then he realized what he’d be giving up. Elizabeth says, GH’s most brilliant doctor, and what would they all do without his scintillating bedside manner? Finn says, this from a woman who once referred to him as a curmudgeon, and Elizabeth tells him that she didn’t say that. Everybody else calls him that, but not her. She finds him very charming. She leaves, and Gregory says, Finn is smiling. Finn says, he can’t help it. She said he was charming.

Olivia says, when Tracy uses the word committed… Tracy says, to a mental ward. Ned needs help; analysis under a doctor’s supervision. Olivia asks if she really thinks that’s the way to go, and Ned almost walks in, but hangs back, listening. Olivia says, what is she going to do, throw him in a padded cell with a straitjacket? but Tracy says, this is not One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. She’s trying to save her son, and a psychiatrist can tell if he’s faking or if he really believes he’s Eddie Maine. Olivia asks if she really thinks this is the way to go, and Tracy says, yes, she does. He can’t keep staying out all night and partying. He’s going to crash and burn, and she’s trying to stop it before it happens. The best thing Olivia can do for him is put him in a psychiatric facility. Ned continues to listen, and Olivia says, whatever Ned is calling himself these days, she’s still his wife. So legally, she’s the only one who could have him committed. Tracy says, fine. Have at it. Do the honors. Just do it soon, because this has gone on way too long, and they have to put an end to it. Ned looks concerned, as we all would be.

Sasha says, it’s good to see Cody, and he slams the door shut. She asks if he’s okay, and he says, how can he be okay when she tried to murder him? She plunged a knife in his side, or doesn’t she remember that? She says she never meant to… He yells that she knew exactly what she was doing. And all he’s ever done is try to help her. What the hell was he thinking? He goes to the door, and she says, wait. He turns around, and he’s Cyrus, who says, she’s nothing but a strung-out junkie. No one can help her now. She’s going to die in a back alley with a needle in her arm. She says, he’s not real. He’s not here. Leave her alone. He holds out a bag of white powder and says, come on. You know you want it. Here it is. Go on. Take it. She tells him to leave her alone, and he says, she needs him. he backs her up against the wall and says, no one else wants her. Come back to him. She starts to cry and slides down the wall.

Brook messes around on the keyboard, and Cody asks what she’s doing. She says, knitting, and he says, very funny. He’s been looking for her all day. She’s been ignoring his calls and texts. She says she’s sorry. She left her phone upstairs. What’s up? He says he needs her help with Sasha. He’s really worried about her and has to help her, but the only way to do that is get into Ferncliff. She says, good luck with that, and he says, that’s where she comes in.

Martin says, Cyrus is going to leave everything in God’s hands, and Cyrus says, I trust in our Benevolent Creator. Martin says, obviously. Enough to pad that foundation’s bank account, that’s for sure. Cyrus says, in discovering the truth about life, you discover how meaningless money really is, and Martin asks if Cyrus is sure the heart attack didn’t damage his… memory for one thing. Although he did manage to put together those forms and give Martin access to his money, so… Cyrus says he remembers the kind of man he was, and he knows the road to forgiveness is long and treacherous. Martin hopes Cyrus remembers the kind of man his brother is. He’s always been a bit of a cynic. Cyrus says, yes, and he prays one day they can remedy that frailty together, and Martin says, until they do, does Cyrus mind if he proffers an opinion? As his attorney, it appears Cyrus is penniless. As his brother, Martin strongly has his doubts. Cyrus says, Martin saw all his accounts. He devested and gave everything away. Martin says, that’s right. In his experience, men like Cyrus… excuse him. Men like Cyrus used to be seldom stash everything in a place where it can so easily be found. Cyrus asks if Martin is accusing him of holding back, and Martin says he’s strongly suggesting it’s a possibility. Cyrus says, oh ye of little faith, and Martin says, come on. Please. Just back away from the Good Book long enough to look his baby brother in the face and give him an honest answer. Cyrus says, Martin gave away every dime he had, and Martin says he guesses he’ll just have to take Cyrus’s word for it then. Cyrus says, as God is his witness he’ll never go hungry again.

Anna says, Valentin called him from Chechnya and asked him to deliver a message to Sonny. He asked her to take it to Sonny in person, which she did, but their connection was so bad. She wanted to get some more information from him because she has a lot of questions. He says, such as? and she says, here’s the thing. Sonny is being very kind to her recently, which is nice, but it doesn’t change the fact he’s running a criminal enterprise. So it makes her wonder why Valentin is sending cryptic messages to him, but more important, what did that message mean? Because Sonny seemed to understand what he was referring to; she’d like to also. He says he’s sorry. He had no intention of involving her in any of this, but he was helping Laura in Russia and didn’t have choice. She says, she understands that. His priority was helping Laura find Nikolas, and she thinks that’s probably why she just went ahead and did what he asked without questioning it. He says he appreciates that and thanks her, and she says, but the timing is really interesting, right? Because she was delivering that message to Sonny at the MetroCourt pool, and two minutes later, she was shot at. There’s got to be some kind of connection. Is he keeping something from her?

Martin tells Cyrus, good luck. Is there anything else Cyrus needs him to do? Cyrus says, he’s done enough, and thanks him. Martin says he worries about Cyrus going back to that place. He’d hate to have to tell mother that something happened to him there. Cyrus says, somehow, he doesn’t think she would care, but he made peace with that a long time ago. Martin says, she always asks about him. He’s got to go see a client. Cyrus says, about a horse? and Martin laughs. He tells Cyrus to take care of himself and leaves.

In the hallway, Martin sees Austin and wonders if he can ask him a quick question. His brother is being transferred back to Pentenville today, and he’s concerned about it being so soon after the heart attack. Is Austin sure it’s not risky? Austin says, all of his test results are back and things look good. He doesn’t know Mr. Renault very well, but he seems like a pretty tough cookie. His phone dings, and he tells Martin that he wouldn’t worry. He’s sure everything is fine. Martin thanks him and continues on. Austin sees a text from Mason: Your office. Now.

Delusion Cyrus says, Sasha is just a violent psychopath. She cries, and Cyrus turns into Cody, who says, she’s going to be locked away for the rest of her miserable, pathetic life. Then you’re going to rot in hell for what you did to me, you crazy bitch. She says, no! She never meant to hurt him. He has to believe her. She thought he was someone else. She thought he was Cyrus; she stabbed Cyrus. He says, look at him. Look at what she did to him. She sees the knife sticking out of his bloody side, and scream/cries.

Real Cody says, Sasha does not belong in Ferncliff, and Brook tells him that he keeps saying that, but… He says, something isn’t right here. He can feel it. He just has to figure out what it is. She says, and he thinks getting into Ferncliff will give him the answer? and he says he does, but he can’t get in. He already tried once and almost got caught. She tells him, when he says it like that, it sounds like something shady is going on, and he says he may have told them that he was Dante Falconari. She says, he impersonated a cop? Is he crazy? He already doesn’t have a great relationship with the PCPD. He says, but he does have a great relationship with Dante, and she says, then why doesn’t Cody just ask Dante to get him into Ferncliff? He says, because that shyster Gladys has to give permission for any visitors. She doesn’t want him anywhere near that place. The last thing she wants is for him talking to Sasha, but she does like Brook. She’s his only hope. Will Brook call her please?

Olivia tells Tracy, absolutely not. She will not have her husband committed. Tracy says, he won’t be her husband again unless she has him committed. The best thing she can do for him is get him help. Ned continues to listen, and Olivia says, but how does Tracy know that committing him is going to help? They could load him full of drugs. They could give him electroshock therapy. It’s still legal to give someone a lobotomy. Tracy says, Olivia’s seen too many movies. It’s only a matter of time before he puts himself in a dangerous situation, or worse than that, he runs off with a groupie and we can’t find him. Olivia says, Ned would never do that, and Tracy says, right. Ned would never do that, but Eddie Maine would. They have to get him treatment. Olivia needs her husband, she needs her son, Leo needs his father. Please… Olivia says, no. She’s not going to do it. Not now, not ever. She doesn’t care if he calls himself Eddie Maine for the rest of his life. Tracy storms off.

Valentin tells Anna, okay. Initially, he was supposed to be an intermediary between a third party and Sonny Corinthos. They asked him to reach out to Sonny on their behalf, and he did. As soon as they came to a preliminary agreement, he assumed that was the end of his involvement. She says, until he asked her to give Sonny a message concerning who he should and shouldn’t trust while doing business with this third party. He says, that was information he was compelled Sonny should have, and she asks how he obtained this information he was compelled to share. He says he’s not sure he’s comfortable with this line of questioning, and she says, he sounds like a lawyer. Come on. He’s not talking to a client; he’s talking to her, the person he claims to love. Can he just tell her what’s going on? Like, why is he involved with Sonny, and who is the third party? He says, a defense contractor, and she asks, what’s the name of the company? He says, Pikeman.

Austin goes to his office, but doesn’t see Mason. He goes out into the hall, then goes back in, and Mason is in his office. He asks, what’s with the hiding? and Mason asks if he’s heard from Betty or Corinthos’s Pikeman connection? Austin says, this is Mason’s game, not his. Mason put all these pieces into play. You handle Betty. Although he hopes Mason handles Betty better than he handled Gordon. Mason says, Austin thinks he shot Gordon? He wouldn’t waste his time. Austin says, Mason didn’t like that guy and owed him money. Wait until the PCPD puts those pieces together. It’s motivation for wanting somebody gone, doesn’t he think? Mason says, if it was him, he wouldn’t be the one worried about the cops sniffing around. How long is it going to be before they find out Austin had a fight with Gordon outside the restaurant? It seemed pretty fancy and there were cameras everywhere.

Anna asks if Valentin has any idea how dangerous Pikeman is, and he says, years ago before Charlotte was born, he had dealings with them. He handled logistics, but he wasn’t working for Pikeman. He was working for an independent contractor, and they consulted on a few projects. She asks why he’s never told her about this before, and he says he’s done business with a lot of companies he’s never told her about before. She asks if that’s supposed to make her feel better, and he says he hates her thinking that he’s intentionally keeping secrets from her. Pikeman came to him because they know him and like his work. They know he has an acquaintance with Sonny, and it didn’t seem like an unreasonable request, so he did it. He thought that was going to be the end of it. She says, he’s not the only person who could make an introduction to Sonny. There has to be a reason they chose him. He says, it’s not easy to get a meeting with Sonny Corinthos. They asked him to be an intermediary, and he agreed. She asks why he would do that. What was he thinking?

Ned tells Olivia that he heard everything she and Tracy said, and thanks her for standing up for him. That woman is a bully. Olivia says, that woman usually gets her way, but not this time. He has nothing to worry about. She’s the only one who can have him legally committed and she has no intention of doing that, but she does want him to get help. Just not on Tracy’s terms. He says he appreciates her help, but the bottom line is, he’s not Ned. So no matter what they try to do – therapy, hypnosis, analysis – nothing is going to change him into someone he’s not. There is no Ned. He doesn’t exist. She says, yes, he does, and there’s a ton of evidence to prove it. There’s birth certificates and passports and driver’s licenses… He says, those are pieces of paper. He knows who he is. She says, he can’t argue with fingerprints. Whatever he may believe, he is Ned Quartermaine. He is her husband. He’s Brook’s father; he’s Leo’s father. And they love him, and they need him back. He says he’s sorry. Ned’s not coming back. He’s gone. She just has to accept that and move on. He won’t pretend to be someone he’s not. He needs to sing. He needs his music. That’s who he is, and without it, he’s nothing. She says, what if there was a way that he could have his music and be part of this family too? He says he doesn’t follow, and she says, his daughter Brook is a spectacular songwriter; use her. Why don’t the two of them make music together?

Gregory says, it looks like things are going well between Finn and Elizabeth, and Finn says, the signs point to yes. Gregory looks puzzled, and Finn says, the kid’s thing… The Magic Eight Ball. You shook it up and asked a question… Never mind. The outlook’s good; at least it’s a maybe. Gregory says he’s happy for Finn, and Finn thanks him, but says, Gregory never told him why he came over here. Gregory says he’s doing some research. He’s doing an op-ed in The Invader on memory care facilities. Finn says he’s sorry, but he has a patient he’s got to see. They’ll talk about that trip to Disneyworld. He leaves, and Tracy comes out of the elevator. She asks what Gregory is doing here. Actually, she was worried about him at the MetroCourt. He says he doesn’t know what she’s talking about, and she says, when they had dinner. He couldn’t pick up his credit card. Was something wrong?

Cody waits just inside a door at Ferncliff, while Brook goes to the desk. She asks what the nurse’s name is, and Janice shows Brook her ID. Brook says, Janice. That’s a nice name. She always liked the name Jan. The Brady Bunch was her favorite show. Does she remember Jan? She was always so jealous of her sister, Marcia, Marcia, Marcia. Did anyone ever call her Jan? Janice asks how she can help Brook, and Brook says she’s actually here to visit her friend Sasha Gilmore. They work together at Deception, the cosmetics company. She’s sure Janice has heard of it. She should try their Perfectly Peach lipstick; it would look great with her coloring. Janice says she doesn’t wear lipstick and she hates peach, the color and the fruit. Just hand her a driver’s license and she’ll check to see if Brook is on the list of approved visitors. Brook gives her the license, and Jancie says, her name looks familiar. Does she know Brook from somewhere? Brook says she doesn’t think so, and Janice asks if she’s the BLQ who works with Blaze and Chase.

Anna says, Valentin had to know any dealings with Pikeman weren’t going to be above board. This is a defense contractor wanting to do business with the Corinthos organization, which screams illegal activities. He says, of course (🍷) he knew it would be questionable, but he didn’t care. She asks, why? Please help her understand. He doesn’t need the money. He says, it wasn’t about the money. He was hoping they could provide him with something more valuable than that. She says, what? and he says, when Pikeman first reached out to him, Victor had just framed Anna for Lucy’s so-called murder. He was blackmailing Holly Sutton; he was holding her son hostage. He seemed unstoppable, and Valentin was trying to find a way to stop him. She says, so he thought Pikeman could help him bring down Victor, and he says, yes. He thought there was a chance. She asks, why? and he says, because they’re connected to the WSB.

Gregory says, just because they had one dinner together doesn’t give Tracy the right to be calling around, prying into his private life. She says she wasn’t prying. She was asking a friend out of concern for him. He says, concern? She made a call asking if he had a medical problem. And since when are she and Alexis friends? His impression was that Alexis doesn’t include her in that category.

Finn comes out of the elevator as Elizabeth is walking by, and he says he has mold for her, handing her a box. She says she didn’t really like flowers anyway, and he says, it’s not really for her; it’s for Jake. He’s doing that science project for summer school and called Finn to ask for help. It’s about how mold grows into penicillin, so he grew some samples in his lab. There are some really good spores in here. She says she’s never seen someone so excited about fungus, and thanks him, taking the box. They hear Tracy say, this has absolutely nothing to do with Alexis, and Gregory saying, the more he gets to know her, the more he understands why Alexis… Elizabeth wonders why he did to deserve the wrath of Tracy.

Brook tells Janice that she was Chase’s manager, so he knows her, and Janice says she’s his biggest fan. The second a new song is released, she downloads it. She recorded his performance at the Nurses Ball and must have watched it a dozen times. Brook says, it’s her lucky day, because Chase and Blaze recorded a new duet. It doesn’t come out for months, but she can give Janice a sneak peek. Does she want to hear it? Janice says, that would be great, and Brook hands her earbuds, then scrolls on her phone. Janice listens and looks like she’s in heaven, while Brook motions to Cody and he slips down the hall.

Austin tells Mason, it wasn’t a fight. It was a heated discussion. Mason says, still. It doesn’t look good for Austin. Austin says, it had nothing to do with him. Gordon said Mason owed him money, and he told Gordon that he should talk to Mason. Something about another job he did for Mason. Does Mason want to explain what that’s all about? Mason says, Austin doesn’t need to know, and Austin says, he’s right. Get the hell out of his office. Mason says, where are Austin’s manners? He should be careful when he disrespects family. You never know when they’re going to turn on you. He walks out, leaving the door open.

Tracy asks Gregory what Alexis said that makes him think she’s not her biggest fan, and Elizabeth tells Finn that she’s sorry. He says, for what? and she says she knows Tracy is his friend, but sometimes she can come on a bit strong, doesn’t he think? He says, sometimes? Tracy is definitely an acquired taste, but she’s a good person. And he knows it’s hard to believe, but she has a soft side. She says, he’s right. It is hard to believe. He says, she’s also a ferocious backgammon player, and loves the competition just like his dad loves a good argument. It looks like he’s holding his own… kind of.

Tracy says she’s not going to stand here and defend her relationship with Alexis. It’s none of Gregory’s business. He says, just like his health is none of her business, and she says she can’t keep arguing with him about this. She has to speak to a doctor. He says, so she’s the one who needs medical help, but she says, it’s not for her. It’s for… It’s for her son. He needs to be committed.

Olivia brings Ned into another room, and says, that’s Brook’s keyboard. It’s where she writes most of her music. She’s sure Brook would love to have a writing partner. They could be Lennon and McCartney. He says he doesn’t know. He’s always done his own thing and doesn’t see himself as a duo. Olivia says, she wouldn’t be singing. She’d be helping him write songs and producing. He says, so she doesn’t sing? and Olivia says, she used to. It’s a long story. But it beats busking on a streetcorner, right? He says he needs more than this. He needs to be on a stage. He needs an audience. She says, he’s got one, and sits down.

Anna asks when this connection between Pikeman and the WSB started, and Valentin says he doesn’t know how far back it goes. He was with the WSB when Pikeman recruited him, as were a lot of current and former WSB agents who now find themselves working for Pikeman. It seemed to be some kind of revolving door. Any agent who left the Bureau could find a position at Pikeman. She says, so he worked for them years ago. She’s presuming at the time, Victor was head of the Bureau, and he says, yeah. Why?

Janice tells Brook that she’s all set. She’ll have an orderly take Brook to Sasha’s room.

Cody slips into Sasha’s room and sees her sitting against the wall. He says her name, but she doesn’t look at him. He closes the door and goes over to her. He says, it’s me, Cody, and she looks at him blankly.

Ned plays the keyboard as Olivia listens, and he flashes back to hearing Tracy say that he can’t keep staying out all night and partying. He’s going to crash and burn. She’s trying to stop that before it happens, and the best thing Olivia can do for him is put him in a psychiatric facility. He sings, and Olivia applauds at the end of the song. He says his throat’s really dry. Does she think she can get him something to drink? She suggests iced tea and leaves to get it.

Gregory says, committed? Why on earth would Tracy do that to her son? She says, Gregory saw him at Rice Plaza. He was delusional. He’s abandoned his wife, his children, and his business. What kind of mother would she be if she didn’t get him help? Gregory says, he’s not her responsibility; he’s an adult. She says, he’s an adult who believes he’s someone else. He says, she can’t lock him up because he doesn’t conform to who she wants him to be, and she says, this is not about her wanting him to be the perfect son. It’s about her trying to get him to see that he is her son, Ned Quartermaine. He says, she has no business giving away his agency. He has every right to live his life as he chooses. She can’t make decisions for him and deprive him of his liberty and independence. Doesn’t his freedom mean anything to her, because it should. Who cares what name he calls himself? The important thing is, he’s living his truth without anyone else interfering. If he hasn’t asked for help, he doesn’t need it. She says she didn’t ask for a lecture, but he says he’s just trying to help her see it from Ned’s point of view. She asks if he doesn’t mean Eddie. She’s sure he’s really trying to help her, but she knows what she has to do. She walks off, and Gregory goes over to Finn and Elizabeth. He says he doesn’t know how Finn puts up with that woman. If they’ll excuse him, he has some research to do. He leaves, and Elizabeth says, that was uncomfortable. He says, yeah, it was.

BTW, just call me Lady Gaga from now on. I’m living my truth.

Janice says, before Brook sees Miss Gilmore, she might want to prepare herself. Brook asks what she means, and Janice says, her friend is in a fragile state. She’s emotional and volatile. So Brook will need a medical professional with her during the visit. Ronald will stay in the room with her. Brook asks if that’s really necessary, and Janice says, yes. Dr. Montague left a note in her chart saying, all visits must be supervised. It’s for her own safety, as well as the patient’s. Ronald tells Brook, right this way please, and she follows him.

Cyrus is cuffed to a wheelchair and brought out of his room. Austin comes by, and looks at Cyrus, who smiles as he’s wheeled into the elevator. He continues to smile as the doors close.

Olivia brings in the iced tea, but the room is empty. She calls for Ned, then Eddie, but nothing.

Anna says, Valentin used to work for the WSB. He put together a deal with Pikeman and Sonny. Then he asked her, also a former agent, to deliver a message to Sonny. Then a couple of minutes later, shots are fired, either for Sonny or her, and the rifle used happened to be at one point in the custody of the Bureau. He asks if she thinks Pikeman and the WSB are behind the shooting, and she says she thinks the connection is stunningly obvious. She was the target, and she refuses to be a sitting duck, so if he’s got anything else he’s forgotten to tell her, now would be a really good time to do so, before they take another shot. Because honestly, the next time they might not miss. He says he’s told her everything he knows about Pikeman and their connection to the WSB. It kills him to think he put her in danger, because he never would have sent her to Sonny with that message if he’d known. She starts to walk out, and he asks where she’s going. She says, there’s a missing piece and she’s going to find out what that is.

Cody tells Sasha, it’s him; it’s Cody. Everything is going to be okay now. He’s going to try and get her out of here, okay? He touches her shoulder, and she says, no. Don’t touch her. She starts to scream at him to get away from her and leave her alone. She screams, get out! and Ronald runs in, followed by Brook. Ronald pulls Cody away from Sasha and tells him to get out right now. He’s calling security. Sasha continues to scream and cry, and Cody leaves, closing the door. Outside the room, Brook looks at Cody, terrified.

Tomorrow, Portia tells Trina, that’s the best news she’s had in a long time; Sonny asks if Nina is going to talk to someone; Marshall tells Curtis that he thinks it’s a good time to leave town; and Alexis tells Gregory, she’s so mad.

⚖️ Willing Walt’s Weturn…

They need to just give him a contract already.

🗽 Tidbits Of the City…

They probably deserve each other.

Unfortunately, Page Six links won’t get any bigger.

If it’s one of Oprah’s favorite things, it must be good, right?

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a44751955/real-housewives-of-new-york-ubah-hassan/

Old New York.

https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/carole-radziwills-ex-adam-kenworthy-is-a-dad-see-her-reaction

🐡 Always Leave ‘Em Laughing…

No matter how bad the day is, a pet can always make you smile.

https://bestlifeonline.com/funniest-celebrity-pet-moments/

☔️ Not So Hot Fun In the Summertime…

Return tomorrow for soap and making fun of the OC. Until then, stay safe, stay swimming at a beach with a lifeguard on it, and stay living your truth. Hopefully without abandoning your family.

January 12, 2023 – Carly Finds Out There’s No Donor, Tribute, Coming Back, New Ball, Final Bow, Details, Bravoliance, What Now, Après Globes, Historical Pets (!) & Ice

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Carly and Drew walk into the hospital, and Josslyn thanks Carly for calling her. She asks if Willow is okay, but Carly says she doesn’t know; she just got here. Drew says, there’s someone who might know, and they walk over to TJ at reception. Carly asks if Willow is okay.

Elizabeth comes into Kelly’s while Cameron is cleaning up for the night. She says, he missed a spot, and he asks what she’s doing here. She says wondering why she has to track him down at work to find out what’s going on with him. And don’t say nothing.

Alexis finds Gregory in her office, and he says he wasn’t expecting to see her here. She says, he wasn’t expecting to see her in her own office? and he says he spoke to her assistant. She said Alexis had some family matter to attend to, and he didn’t think she’d be back tonight. She says she didn’t think he would have made himself at home in her office. Why doesn’t he tell her what’s going on.

Cody comes back with Sasha, and says, he told her it was a good idea to raid the kitchen. The Quartermaines literally have everything. He has to give this biscotti another try once he soaks it in some wine. She wonders where Chase and Brook went.

Outside the gatehouse, Brook tells Chase that Michael said they had to rush Willow to the hospital, and he was forced to leave Wiley with Nina. Wiley is clinging to Nina’s side, and Michael woudn’t like that. What should they do? He says, the most important thing is to keep Wiley happy. She doesn’t have to kick Nina out. Just thank her for watching Wiley, but she can take over. Brook says she’s just hoping Nina plays along.

Inside, Wiley asks, what’s wrong with his mommy? and Nina says, his mommy’s going to be okay. His daddy will make sure his mommy is being taken care of. He took her to the hospital, and the doctors there will make sure she’s better. He says, his baby sister too? and she says, his baby sister too.

Brook says, Nina is really taking advantage of this crisis to get closer to Wiley. This is the last thing Willow would want. They have to put a stop to it. Chase says, she’s right. They just have to hope if they’re calm and upbeat, Nina will play along too. Brook says, calm and upbeat. She can do that. She thinks. Geez, they act like Nina is luring the kid into her car with some candy.

Michael looks in the window of Willow’s room, and says, don’t leave me. Come on, fight for us.

On his phone and getting in the car, Sonny says, everything’s okay. He’s on his way.

TJ says he’s not the best person to ask about Willow’s admission; he just got here. But he’ll make sure someone updates them soon. He leaves, and Josslyn says, Willow and the baby have to be fine. Carly hugs her, and says, Willow is going to be fine; the baby too. She looks at Drew.

Gregory says, Alexis sets a high standard. He always wants to impress her, so he’s here double-checking. She says, diligence and proper documentation are a way to her heart (mine too), and he says he would assume that’s especially true on a good day like today; the return of Esme Prince, the tragic demise of Dr. Westbourne. He figured it was all hands on deck. She says, which is why she needs his help. She knew that when she got that call. He says, lucky for him that he was there when she got it. It was a right place, right time kind of thing. She says, not that she doesn’t enjoy his company or his instinct, but he’s gone above and beyond. He says, the way he sees it, he owes her one, and he always repays his debts. She asks how he owes her, and he says, the night she talked his son off the proverbial ledge. She got through to him when Gregory couldn’t. So if he can lend a helping hand, it’s the least he can do. Plus the added benefit of spending more time with her. She says, consider us even. He doesn’t have to stick around if he doesn’t want to. He says, here’s your hat; what’s your hurry? She says, no, because if he’s going to stick around, he’s going to tell her why he wants to stick around. So sit down and spill, professor. They sit, and Gregory says, after all these years teaching journalism at colleges, he’s finding the actual work invigorating. Being here when a big story breaks. Telling the truth and a strong narrative; separating fact from speculation. He’s really enjoying being in the thick of things. She says, that’s because this is his first time. Tell her about it a month from now. He asks if she’s telling him that she’s not feeling any of the adrenaline rush he is, and she says she is.

Cameron says, nothing’s up with him. He’s just taking a couple of extra shifts at Kelly’s so he can pay for a new guitar amp. She says she knows when something’s wrong. Is it because Esme’s back in town? She’s sure it was a shock to find out Esme had been found. She knows she was shocked. He says he doesn’t care if Esme is pregnant or has memory loss. He hopes she goes away a long time after what she did to him and Joss. Elizabeth says, he certainly has right to be angry. Esme did unspeakable things to him and his friends. He says, and to her; Esme attacked her. She says she wouldn’t really call it an attack. Esme went for her phone and she fell. It was more like an accident. He says, nothing Esme has ever done has been an accident. Everything she’s done has been deliberate; from the revenge porn to framing Trina… Setting Ava’s car on fire. He hopes she gets what she deserves and he hopes they take that baby far away from her. She says, this is so not like him. Please tell her what is going on.

Michael joins the others, and Carly asks, how’s Willow? Josslyn asks, how’s the baby? and he says, Willow is stable and the baby seems fine. Dr. Navarro is doing an ultrasound as a precautionary measure. How did Carly know they were here? Carly says, Nina called her, and he says, right. Nina said she’d call Carly and watch Wiley until someone from the main house could come. He’s sorry. He’s just been so focused on Willow, everything else is a blur right now. Carly tells him, the only thing Nina said was that Willow collapsed. What happened? Drew tells Michael, it’s okay; it’s not a secret anymore. He told Carly about the leukemia. Josslyn says, and Sonny told her, and Michael asks how Sonny knew. Josslyn says she doesn’t know. She asked, but he didn’t say. Carly asks if it matters. They’re here for him. What does he need? Michael promises he’ll explain everything, but right now, he has to take care of something.

Sonny comes into the gatehouse through the back, and Nina tells Wiley, look who’s here. Sonny says he told her he’d be here in no time, and tells Wiley, get over here. Wiley hugs him, and he says, grandpa’s here. Everything is going to be okay. Brook walks in, and asks what Sonny is doing here. Nina says she called Sonny to let him know what happened, and she thought Wiley would like to see his grandpa. Sonny says he rushed over, and asks what Brook is doing here. Brook says, Michael texted, and wanted her to check up on Wiley. Wiley says he’s okay, and Chase asks if either one of them know what’s going on with Willow. Brook suggests Wiley brush his teeth and get ready for bed, but Wiley says he already did. She says, do it again, and she’ll give him five bucks, and he says, deal. He runs upstairs, and Nina asks if they should tell them. Brook says, they should. Willow’s baby is her family. Chase asks if there’s a problem with the baby. It’s too early for her to go into labor, right? Sonny says he hasn’t heard anything since they went to the hospital, but there’s a lot more going on than Willow just being pregnant. She has leukemia. Brook says she had no idea. Poor Willow. Poor Michael; he must be going crazy. Sonny says, they just found out, and Chase says, she’s going to be okay, right? Willow is going to be treated and be okay. Nina says, they don’t know the details, but from what they can tell, Willow’s leukemia is in Stage IV.

Cameron says he’s fine, really, but Elizabeth says her mother’s instinct tells her differently. He says, maybe he’s not fine, but there’s nothing she can do about it. There’s nothing anyone can do. She says, talk to her. Whatever it is, they can figure it out. He says, Joss broke up with him, and she says she’s so sorry. He says, and it’s all Esme’s fault. Her plan to send Trina to jail failed, but she succeeded in ruining his life. He and Josslyn never got back to where they were before. Everywhere they went, people were staring at them, talking, and laughing at them. Even when things died down, that feeling between them stayed. Elizabeth asks if that’s what Josslyn said.

Cody says, still no word from Chase? and Sasha says, nothing since he texted they were at the gatehouse, and Michael and Willow went to the hospital. She hopes Willow and the baby are going to be okay, and he says he’s sure everything will work out. He asks where she thinks Ned keeps the good wine. He looks in the credenza, and says, supposedly biscotti is better if you dip it in there. Is this even the kind of room you’d keep wine? What kind of a room do they call this? She says she believes Michael told her that they call it the solarium, and Cody laughs, saying, rich people and their fancy names. In that case – he puts on a British accent – would she care to join him for some biscotti in the solarium? She says, first of all, he’s very good at distracting people from their worries. Secondly, she’d love some biscotti.

Drew tells Carly, Willow and Nina deserve to know the truth. If Willow has taken a turn… She asks him to keep his voice down. She’s not going in there and telling her right now; Willow’s unconscious. Besides, he said they found a match. He says, Carly still has to tell her, and she says she knows that. She’s just not going to do it right now; now’s not the right time. He says, there’s never going to be a right time, and let him be clear. He’s not going to sit on this secret forever. She says she doesn’t expect him to, but right now, can’t they just pray for Willow and the baby? Because Willow making it through is all that matters.

Wiley comes back downstairs, and asks Brook, where’s his five bucks? Brook says, a promise is a promise, and gives it to him. Sonny tells Nina that he has to go to GH. He needs to see Michael, even though Michael doesn’t want him to. Michael’s his son, and he has to be there for him. Nina says, of course (🍷). She’ll go with him. Sonny asks Wiley to give him a big, big hug, and they say goodbye. Wiley tells Nina goodbye, and she tells him, even if he doesn’t see her for a while, she’s always with him. She touches her heart, and says she loves him so much. They hug, and she and Sonny go to the door. Nina turns for a moment, Wiley waves at her, and they leave.

Alexis says, Gregory is a natural at this type of work, and he says he hopes so. He taught it long enough. It’s nice to know he can put what he teaches into practice. She asks why he’s always taught journalism, and not gone out into the field. His wife was a journalist. He says, it’s just the path he took. He felt the adrenaline rush a couple of times, helping Jackie with her stories, but they were raising Chase. One of them had to have a more grounded job. She says, that was the past. He’s certainly not raising Chase now. Has he thought about giving up the lecture hall, and becoming a reporter? He says, does it sound exciting? Of course (🍷). But he thinks boots-to-the-ground reporting is a young person’s job. These days, he’s content watching from the sidelines. She says she thinks that’s bull. She thinks he’s being self-deprecating, and she thinks he doesn’t believe that. And he’s talking to somebody who found a second act. She didn’t have any choice. She blew up her first act, but that’s another story. He says, point taken, and she says, if he wants to teach, teach, but if he wants a change, go for the second act, third act. He can go for as many acts as he wants. She’s just trying to say he’s really good at this, and she would hate to see him write off possibilities for his future without ever having gone there. He says she’s definitely given him something to think about, and she says, good. If he’s going to stay here, he’s going to work. So take a look at the layouts, and tell her what he thinks.

Brook tells Wiley that he’s been through a lot tonight. Talk to her. He asks why mommy said Grandma Nina was bad, and Brook says, she actually said that? Wiley nods, and says he loves Grandma Nina. Is she bad? Brook says, his Grandma Nina has made some mistakes, but that doesn’t mean she’s bad. She and mommy just want the best for him, even though she messes up sometimes. He says he misses mommy, and Chase says, his mommy misses him too, and she’s doing everything she can to get back to him. Brook suggests Wiley make Willow a get well card.

Sonny and Nina come into the hospital, and Carly looks like she wants to disappear. Sonny says, Nina still hasn’t told him why she was at the Quartermaines, and Nina says she was worried about Wiley when they heard about Willow’s diagnosis. Unfortunately, she had words with Michael. She knows she should have stayed away. Michael comes out of Willow’s room, followed by Dr. Navarro and Terry. Terry says, they just wanted to give them and update, and Dr. Navarro says, the baby is fine. They’re going to keep monitoring her, along with working with Dr. Randolph on Willow’s treatment. Terry says, Willow is critical, but in stable condition. She’s going to look into clinical trials for her, but they’re running out of options. She wishes she had better news. Her pager goes off, and she excuses herself. Josslyn says she knows Michael is only focused on Willow right now, but she’s here if he needs anything, or Willow needs anything. Carly tells him, it’s going to be all right. They have to believe that. Drew asks why they’re looking into clinical trials. He thought Willow already had a match for a bone marrow donor. Michael says, she did. They found out at her last appointment that the donor isn’t healthy enough to go through with the transplant. Carly looks at Nina.

Cody says, Sasha lost her baby. She entered into a guardianship, and lost her husband. And he thought he had some problems. He asks if that was insensitive, and she says, pretty much, but also weirdly refreshing. She’s so used to everyone treating her with kid gloves, it’s nice to know she won’t fall apart if someone sets her off. He says she looks pretty tough to him, and she says she’s guessing he doesn’t watch the Home & Heart Shopping Network. He says he never heard of it, and she says she went on it to plug some products for Deception. They spontaneously added her to the next segment, about a papoose style baby carrier, and she wound up having a nervous breakdown on live television. He says he’s guessing that’s where the guardianship came in, and she says, originally, it was Brando, but when he died, his mother Gladys took over. He says, her mother-in-law’s name is Gladys? and she says, why? He says he knows a woman named Gladys, but it’s probably not her mother-in-law. She says, he’d know if he met her mother-in-law. She’s pretty memorable.

Brook says, Wiley’s mommy is going to love this picture. It’s just what she needs to brighten up her hospital room, and remind her of how much he loves her. Wiley says, all done, and asks if Chase will read him a story. He tells Wiley to pick one out, and Wiley runs upstairs. Chase says, Brook is really good with him, and she says, so is he. The kid loves him. He says, they shouldn’t be surprised. Does this feel familiar to her? It wasn’t that long ago, they were living together, taking care of Bailey. She says, they make a good team… He doesn’t have to stay.

Cameron tells Elizabeth, it doesn’t matter what Joss said. That sex tape was when all their problems started. She asks him to stop calling it that. It makes it sound like they made it willingly. He says, she’s right; they didn’t. It’s revenge porn, which is a crime, which Esme should rot in jail for. Everything was perfect before that. She says, he’s right in that she can’t fix this for him, but he knows she’s had her fair share of experience with heartbreak. She’s not going to pretend to know how things were with him and Josslyn. Maybe things were perfect before that video came out, but in her experience, rarely is it just one thing that breaks up a couple.

Josslyn asks why someone would put themselves on a bone marrow transplant list if they can’t go through with it, and Michael says, they must have had a condition they weren’t aware of when they signed up. Carly asks what this means for Willow and the baby, and Michael says, Willow needs a bone marrow transplant period. The doctors are just buying time until they find another match. He’s got to take a walk. Nina tells Sonny that she’s going to the chapel to say a prayer for Willow, and he says he’ll go with her. They leave, and Drew tells Carly, they need to put an end to this madness now. She nods, and says she knows what she has to do.

In the chapel, Nina asks how Sonny is doing. It must be pretty devastating for him to know what Michael is going through. He says, it’s never easy watching your kids suffer. He and Michael are estranged, and he wants to give Michael a hug, but Michael doesn’t want it. They’re just going to concentrate on Willow. They care about her so much, and she and Michael are good together. He’s just feeling like he doesn’t know what to do. She says, Sonny’s going to be there for them, and that’s enough. That’s a lot. He says he can’t abandon his son. He needs to let Michael know that. She says she’ll be here for him, and as much as they don’t want it, she’s here for Michael and Willow too.

Chase says, Brook’s the one who called him over about changes in a song he’s going to be singing tomorrow. Now she’s kicking him out? That makes perfect sense. He gets up, and she says, come on. She wasn’t born yesterday. She knows the only reason he came over was because he was worried about Willow, and wanted more information. Now they know Willow has leukemia, and she knows he wants to go to GH and see her. He says, when Nina and Sonny told them the news, his initial reaction was to rush over there, but is that what’s best for Michael and Willow? It’s already got to be awkward over there because of how Michael feels about Sonny. Not to mention how Carly and Joss feel about Sonny and Nina. Do they really want Willow’s ex-husband in the mix? He doesn’t think so. She says she knows how much he cares about Willow, and he, Michael and Willow are friends-ish again, right? He says, something like that, and she says, his mind must be going crazy with worry. Go be with them. She can take care of Wiley by herself, and cancel tomorrow’s performance. He asks if Linc won’t throw a fit, but she says she’ll handle Linc. Do what he needs to do. He says, if he goes to GH, he’ll only be in the way. If the best way to help Michael and Willow is to help her keep Wiley happy, then that’s what he’ll do

Elizabeth tells Cameron, maybe it’s easier to blame Esme for the break-up. God knows she played a big enough role. It must feel like she’s responsible for everything. It’s easy to look at one catastrophic event, and say that was it. Trust her; she’s been there. It will only drive him crazy if he keeps asking himself, what if this never happened? He says, if Esme never made the revenge porn, if Trina had never gone to trial, if none of those things would have happened, he’s certain he and Josslyn would still be together. She says, but if he really thinks about it, there were other issues too. Didn’t he keep Spencer’s secret that he was only pretending to believe Esme, and didn’t tell Josslyn? Regardless of the reasoning, that hurt the communication between them. He says, maybe, but it still doesn’t make it hurt any less. She says she knows Josslyn was his first girlfriend, and his first love; it’s going to hurt. But she also knows that one day he’ll be able to look back on the time he had with her, and instead of all this pain, he’ll feel grateful for what he did have.

Josslyn hugs Michael, and he thanks her for being here. She asks, where else she would be? Why didn’t he tell them? He says, first of all, because Willow didn’t tell him. Chemo is dangerous for a baby in the first trimester so she decided to wait. She didn’t want him to worry, so she didn’t tell him. By the time she told him, it was safe to start chemo, but the leukemia had already advanced. She says she’s so sorry, and he says, it’s Willow’s fight and she can do this the way she has to, but even after she told him, she didn’t want anyone else to know. She thought it was the best way to protect Wiley, so he wouldn’t be afraid. He’s reaching that age now where he’s more perceptive. She thought if Josslyn or their mom looked at her with worry, Wiley would pick up on it and realize something was wrong. She says, it makes sense; he’s a smart little boy. Her phone dings, and she sees a text from Dex: Thinking about you. Hope everything is okay. He says, Cameron? but she says, no, someone else. Is there anything she can do? She knows it feels like an empty gesture, but she’d do anything. He says, just be here with him, and she says, done. He puts his arm around her, and she puts her head on his shoulder.

Carly goes into Willow’s room, and asks TJ, how is she? He says, her vital signs are stable, but they’re not sure when she’s going to wake up. She’d appreciate Carly being here either way. He leaves, and Carly sits by the bed. She says she needs Willow to wake up. She’s so sorry. If she had known… She never intended for anything like this to happen. She loves Willow like a daughter. Please wake up. She has to tell Willow something that may save her life. Willow stirs a little, and Carly says, if you can hear the sound of my voice, it’s Carly. Please wake up. Visibly uncomfortable, Carly leaves.

Carly tells Drew, Willow’s still sleeping. She tried to wake Willow up. He says, she can tell Willow later, but she says, they’re past that. Will he stay with Michael? He says, of course (🍷), and she says, will he tell him? Tell Michael she’s so sorry… please. She starts to leave, and he asks where she’s going. She says she’s going to do what she has to do.

Chase reads, all you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. True courage is in facing danger when you’re afraid, and that kind of courage, you have in plenty. He looks at Brook and Wiley sleeping, and says, goodnight, Wiley. Goodnight, Brook Lynn. Don’t worry. He’ll stand watch.

Cameron thanks Elizabeth for the talk, and she says, even if he didn’t like what she had to say? He says, she was just telling him the truth. If he continues to blame Esme for the break-up, it’s just going to fuel his anger. Now that he realizes he and Josslyn both played parts in them ending, it’s just making him sad. She says she’s so sorry, and he says he’s got to finish up, and she says, before he goes, she wants to remind him that she loves him. She’s always here for him. She starts to leave, and he says he loves her too, and they hug.

Sasha tells Cody, she read in The Invader that Britt died because she stepped in to rescue someone from The Hook. She actually saved a life, and not just by being a doctor; by being a kickass hero. He says, and that was just a week after she delivered a miracle baby on Christmas in the Quartermaine house. She says, Brando died protecting someone too. He was following Josslyn Jax to make sure she was safe. Cody says, sounds like he was a hero also. He’s grateful Britt was in his life, even if it was for a short time. She says she and Brando survived a lot of problems, but she still loved her life with him. Even knowing how it ended, she’d do it again in a heartbeat. He says, to Britt and Brando, and they clink their biscotti.

Gregory says, finished. He’ll get out of Alexis’s hair. She thanks him for his help, and says she couldn’t done without him. He says, now who’s being falsely modest? and she says, okay. She could have done it without him, but she’s glad she didn’t have to. He says, it was a pleasure. He likes spending time with her. This was fun. Have a good night. She says, him too, and he leaves. Her phone rings, and she says she just got back in the office. Can this wait?… Well now you’ve got my attention.

Josslyn sits by Willow’s bedside, and says she’s so sorry this is happening to her. She and Michael are so good together, and Wiley is such a happy little boy. This baby could not be born into a better family. And she will be born. And she will be healthy. And Willow will be there with her. Willow’s got to believe that. All of this, the doctors, the medicine, is all important of course (🍷), but so is believing. She’s going make it, and they’ll all be here for her. Her phone rings, and she says, right now?… Okay, she’ll be there.

Michael thanks TJ, and says he knows TJ has done a lot to support Willow. TJ says, that’s what friends do. If he needs anything at all, don’t hesitate to ask. Michael says he appreciates it, and TJ leaves. Michael sees Drew, and asks if Drew knows where his mom went. Drew says, she went to see Nina, and Michael says, this night’s bad enough already. Why would she want to talk to Nina of all people? Drew says, there’s something Michael needs to know.

Still turning herself inside out, Carly goes to the chapel. She asks if she can talk to Nina alone, and Sonny leaves. Carly closes the door.

Tomorrow, Jordan asks why someone didn’t come forward; Alexis tells Spencer that she’s looking for the truth; and Carly tells Nina, she may be the only person on earth who can help. I can’t wait.

💟 Glad To Hear It…

That little tribute at the end of yesterday’s episode must have been to keep the fans at bay until they could put together something more befitting Epiphany.

🧨 And Don’t Call Her Granny…

Good soap actors never really retire.

💃🏽 Welcome To the Nurses Ball…

It’s going to be quite a spring in Port Charles.

🥀 First Farewell…

Passions was a great show – so much fun.

🍊 Close, But No Cigar…

Good thing Ramona is on the east coast.

🕶 Traitors Among Traitors…

I love it. There are 20 contestants comprised of 10 reality stars and 10 normal people.

👠 Life After Housewives…

Do we care? Here it is anyway.

👗 After the Ball Is Over…

Golden Globes afterparty fashion.

🐊 And Of Course There Was a Peke…

No Corgi for Queen Victoria.

https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/anne-boleyns-lapdog-and-john-quincy-adamss-alligator-10-famous-people-in-history-and-their-bizarre-pets/

🧺 Housekeeping Stuck In 2023…

Will Carly spill her guts tomorrow? Come back and find out, as well as enjoy some tea, quotes, and music. Until then, stay safe, stay asking for help when you need it, and stay going for as many acts as you want.

February 4, 2022 – Carly Meets Drew On the Footbridge, Suds Sweep, AMC News, a Pledge, a Goodbye, Dating Again, Threatening, Carol Tattles, Whining, Salty Talk, Puppies (!), Practically 10 Quotes & People

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Mac asks Dante if there’s any sign of what caused Kendall (apparently the driver’s name) to lose control of the vehicle. He and Dante look around the van with flashlights. Inside, the guard tells Peter that Kendall must have hit an icy patch and gone off the road. Dante says, all four tires have been punctured. They didn’t hit ice; they’ve been sabotaged. They see headlights coming toward them, and draw their guns.

Brook tells Bailey to sleep well. Mommy loves her.

Maxie says she’s glad Austin finally knows the truth about Louise. It’s been awful lying to him. He says he can imagine she’s had to juggle a lot of lies to really well-meaning people. She says she had to do what she had to do, and he says, he can’t help but wonder if her kissing him now is just another diversion.

Nina comes in to Charlie’s and, walking past Obrecht, she asks the bartender if Phyllis is around. Obrecht asks how long Nina is going to avoid her, and Nina says, Obrecht is responsible for her relationship with Mike coming out in court, so she doesn’t know. Obrecht says she did Nina a favor, and they both know it.

Chase asks if Bailey went down, and Brook says, like a champ. She had a big day. He says, all those people cooing over her. It must be exhausting being that cute. She says he should know, and he thanks her. She says she means when he was a baby. She bets he had really chubby cheeks. She puts her feet up, and he says he’ll never understand wearing shoes that hurt you. She asks, what is there to understand? These boots make her legs look amazing. He says, they do. Believe it or not, he really enjoyed today. She says, her too. She’s just glad they got out of there before the WSB came to arrest granny. He says, it woudn’t be a Quartermaine party if the police weren’t involved, and she says, that’s so true. He says he hopes it didn’t mar Ned and Olivia’s big day, but she says, no way. Nothing could diminish their happiness after how hard they worked for their marriage. He says, she’s right. Sometimes two people just belong together.

Sonny stands on the deck of the Haunted Star, wearing a white tux and holding a red rose, when Kristina comes out. She says, look at him. Carly won’t know what hit her. She asks what he’s doing out here; it’s freezing. He says he didn’t want to wait inside. He’s getting anxious, and wants to see Carly arrive so he can greet her with his rose. She says, very romantic, and he thanks her for what she did inside. She says her pleasure, and what he did to the state room looks amazing. It definitely has an island vibe. He says, not too much? but she says, no. Carly will see all the effort he put in, and see how much this night means to him. He says he just wants everything to be perfect, and Kristina says, it won’t be if she’s still here, so she’s out. She hugs him, and says, good luck, and he says he hopes this makes it right for him and Carly.

Carly walks on the footbridge, and flashes back to Sonny saying, if she’s not ready now, maybe she never will be. Drew comes onto the bridge, and says, they meet again.

Mac says, it could be an ambush, and Kendall comes up behind Dante and slugs him.

Brook tells Chase, she and Olivia have had their issues. She’s had them with her dad too, but she’s come to appreciate how good Ned and Olivia are together. He says, he’d hoped his mom and dad would find their way back to each other, but he’s had to accept that’s probably never going to happen. Maybe they don’t have what Ned and Olivia have; that connection, that something that makes you want to fight against all odds. She says, no one’s ever fought that hard for her, and he says she deserves a love that strong. She tells him that he doesn’t have to say that, but he says he said it because he believes it. She says, it’s a mighty generous thing to say to a person like her, and he says, a person like her? What is that supposed to mean? She says, it means he can cut the act. She knows what he really thinks of her. She stomps off, and out to the patio.

Felicia tells Anna, she still wishes she could have gone with Mac and Dante. She wanted to watch Peter get locked behind bars. That way, she could have taken a picture and sent it to Maxie, and Maxie would know for sure, and get on with her life. Anna says, now that Peter has been dealt with, they can get on with finding Louise. Felicia says, Maxie’s been through so much already. A dangerous psychopath is the father of her child, and all those fruitless searches for Louise. And the whole time, she’s had to handle it alone. Anna says, maybe Austin will change that, and Felicia says she likes him. He seems like a really good man. Lord knows Maxie deserves that. She doesn’t know what she’d do without Mac. How long has it been again? Anna says, not long. She’s waiting for a message from Valentin. Felicia says, Anna told her that Valentin had a lead on Louise. Wouldn’t it be wonderful? Peter behind bars, and a chance to bring Louise home? Anna says, everything would finally come together.

Maxie says she thought Austin understood, and he says he understands she was under a lot of stress, and it was really hard for her that the people she loves were really worried about Louise. She says, and she hated every minute of it; she told him that. But that has nothing to do with their kiss. She wanted to kiss him. He says he can’t help but wonder if there aren’t other factors in play, given her state emotionally. She says, that is a very clinical assessment, doctor. She knows how she feels. He says, she’s been lying to him. She’s been keeping a secret from him since the moment they met. Did she befriend him out of some kind of necessity? Everybody in this town knows her very well, and would know something was up, so she turned to him to keep them at bay because he’s new and safe. She says, he’s anything but safe. She and Brook lived in constant fear that he was going to remember what went on in the woods that night. She should have stayed away from him like she intended to, but she was drawn to him because she feels something for him. Is she alone in that? His phone rings, and he asks if they can talk later. She says, sure, and he jets.

Nina says she would have risked prison before betraying Sonny’s trust like that, and Obrecht says, that’s easy to say now, knowing it won’t happen. Nina starts to leave, but Obrecht says she doesn’t want to fight. Nina is her niece, and knows she’s always on her side. Who did Nina call to help her with Peter in Nixon Falls? Her. Nina says she did, and Obrecht almost died because of it. Obrecht says, that’s all over. She understands what it’s like to make bad choices for love’s sake; to be condemned for following your heart. If Nina needs a friendly face, here it is. Let’s sit. Nina says she was looking for Phyllis, and Obrecht says, Phyllis isn’t here, but she is. Please? They sit down, and Obrecht asks if Nina has eaten. She was supposed to have dinner with Britt, but she was a tiny bit late, and Britt ditched her. Nina says she’s not hungry, and Obrecht says, then they’ll drink. What happened to ruin her appetite? Nina says she had another run-in with Carly. It doesn’t seem to matter where she goes, Carly is there, and no matter what she says or does, Carly takes it in the worst way possible. With good reason, but Nina gets the feeling Carly is more interested in hating her than she is in helping her own husband. Obrecht asks, why does Sonny need help?

Drew asks if Carly is missing Jason, and she says, always. He was her sounding board, her voice of reason. Even when she didn’t agree with him, he never held it against her. He says he’d be willing to listen, or he can just go and let her think in peace, but she says she doesn’t want him to go. What about him? Is he thinking about Jason tonight too? He says, actually, Oscar’s been on his mind, and she says, she and Josslyn miss him a lot. Oscar and Josslyn used to come to this bridge all the time. He says he’s grateful for the few years he had with his son; he just wishes they’d had more time. She says, life is precious, and he says, they shouldn’t waste a second. She wonders why she’s stuck on this bridge trying to make a decision, and he asks what she’s trying to decide. She says, about her and Sonny.

Sonny sets the rose down on the steps, and leans on the deck railing. He says, she’ll be here.

Felicia tells Anna, still no word from Mac. She knows it’s silly of her to try. He’s got a lot going on, but she can’t help it. He said he’d call her as soon as he got to the prison. Shouldn’t he have gotten there already? Anna says, the roads are frozen. It might have slowed them down. Felicia says, maybe. Does Anna really believe that? Anna wonders if Felicia thinks something’s wrong, and Felicia says, when has dealing with Peter ever gone right? Anna says she’ll meet Felicia in the car, and takes off, Felicia not far behind her.

Carly’s phone rings, and it’s Kristina. Kristina says, it’s probably none of her business, but she wants her dad to be happy. He’s waiting for Carly on the Haunted Star. Does she want to show up? Carly says she knows Kristina loves her father, but she’s right, this is none of her business. Kristina says, he’s standing on a freezing deck with his heart on his sleeve. Can’t Carly at least meet him halfway? She helped him put everything together, and trust her, he’s pulled out all the stops to show Carly how much their marriage means to him. She can’t turn her back; it will crush him. Carly says, that’s not what she’s doing. All she asked for was a little bit of space. Kristina says, well, just show up. Please tell her that she’ll at least hear him out. Carly says she can’t do this right now. Goodbye. Drew asks if Carly is okay, but she says, no.

Nina says she wanted to talk to Obrecht, but how could she after what happened in court? Obrecht says, she only told Scotty what she suspected to keep Nina out of prison, and it worked. Thanks to Scotty’s brilliant strategy, she’s a free woman. These are different circumstances. Whatever’s going on now, she promises not to say a word to anyone; she swears. Nina says, Sonny is having some health issues, and it got so bad, she was afraid to leave him alone. She even spent a harrowing night at his place. She’s just thankful she got him to realize that he needed some help. Right after that, she ran into Carly, and tried desperately to tell her that her husband was in trouble, but Carly refused to listen to her. Obrecht says, Nina told her Sonny was sick, and she didn’t care? but Nina says she never got that far. Carly wasn’t hearing anything Nina had to say. Obrecht says, it sounds like she wasn’t trying very hard, and Nina says she’s a little conflicted because Sonny doesn’t want Carly to know what he’s going through. Obrecht says she doesn’t care what Sonny or Carly want; she cares what Nina wants. And she doesn’t think Nina wants Sonny and Carly to get back together.

Chase comes onto the patio and says, Brook can’t just tell him something like that and storm out. He puts a blanket around her shoulders, and says, besides, he doesn’t know what she’s talking about. She says, please. He acts all nice, but she knows the truth. He asks, what truth? and she says, when they first moved in, she overheard his conversation with Dante, telling him what a horrible person she is. How he wants to protect Bailey from her influence. He says he’s been trying to figure out why she’s been so hot and cold with him lately. That was just talk; he didn’t mean it. She asks why he said it, and he says, because he slipped. He said it would be a mistake if he developed feelings for her. She says, much better. Thanks for clearing that up. He says he was referring to Bailey. That’s what they’re doing here, right? If he developed feelings for her, it would complicate things, so he had to downplay it to Dante. Dante is a sharp guy, so he said all that crap about her not being his type. She asks if he really had to take it that far. He said awful things about her character. He tells her, she said herself that he’s a terrible liar, so he went too far to make sure Dante bought it. She says, so he doesn’t think she’s a horrible person? and he moves closer to her, saying, just the opposite. He says, he’s come to realize what a truly good person she is.

Spinelli tells Sam, crisis averted. James just wanted a glass of water. Where were they? Her and destiny; choosing a path. New life with Dante; second chance with Drew… She says, things with Dante are great. She loves seeing him with Scout and Danny; he’s a great father. He’s really stepped up, and taken care of all the kids’ needs. He says, what about her needs? and she says she’s not discussing her sex life with him. Okay, no complaints; none. He says, but by her own admission, she has unfinished business with Drew, and she says, if Jason hadn’t come back, they were starting a whole new life together, so it’s hard not to say what if? He says he sees no harm in asking, when Maxie walks in. She says she didn’t know Sam was here. Are Georgie and James sleeping? Spinelli says they’re both asleep, and Sam asks if something’s wrong. Maxie says, she kissed Austin, okay? Sam says, and? and Maxie says, it was horrible.

The police radio asks what the status is; please advise. Lying on the ground, Dante reaches for the radio, and says, 10-99. He repeats, 10-99. Officers down. Multiple injuries. The radio falls from his hand, and we see another man down by the van.

Carly tells Drew that Sonny planned this elaborate surprise at the Haunted Star. He’s recreated Martinique. Drew says, which is where they got married, right? She says, second wedding. Sonny really knows how to make a romantic gesture. He asks, so what is she doing here, and not there? and she says, she doesn’t need romance right now. She needs some space to figure out her feelings. Sonny wants her to commit right here, right now to fighting for her marriage. Is she wrong for not wanting to meet him halfway? He says, back up a moment. She just said she didn’t need romance; she needs time. And she said this to Sonny? She says, yes, and he says, and Sonny went ahead and planned this elaborate surprise, and wants her to come despite how she’s feeling right now? She says, yeah, and he says, that’s not about meeting Sonny halfway. That’s just Sonny being Sonny, trying to fix things on his timetable. The fact that she’s here right now is proof she has doubts. She’s 100% justified in feeling the way she does. She thanks him, and says she’s so glad he understands. He says he thinks he does, which is why he’s going to ask this. Is she positive she doesn’t want to go?

Brook asks if Chase really thinks she’s a good person, and he says, he doesn’t think; he knows. Look what she did for Maxie. Not to mention she put herself at risk to protect Bailey from her lunatic father. She says, and she lied to her family… So much lying. He says, good thing she can lie with the best of them, and she laughs. She says she never thought she’d hear Detective Harrison Chase condone duplicity, and he says, what she did was incredible. It might not have started out for the noblest of reasons, but she came through with flying colors. She stuck to her promise, and protected Bailey. Brook treated Bailey like her own daughter, all while she was taking serious hits to her reputation and character. She says she’d do anything to protect that little girl, and he says, him too, because they’re partners, which is exactly why they can’t be any more than friends. She says, but has he considered it?

Anna walks around the van, gun drawn. She looks in the van, and sees only the guard, lying across the seat. She checks for a pulse. She says, all clear, and Felicia comes out and checks Dante. She says, he’s just unconscious, but where’s Mac? Anna says she doesn’t know; be careful. Anna turns Dante over, and asks if he can talk. Felicia sees Mac, on the ground, shot, and says, oh my God, Mac. Dante asks, where’s Peter? and Anna says, he escaped.

Sonny sits on the steps, and takes a new wedding ring set out of his pocket and looks at them. He hears footsteps, and goes to the railing. He says, Carly?

Nina says, Obrecht told her that she doesn’t want to fight, but then accuses her of not wanting Sonny and Carly’s marriage to work. She gets up and grabs her coat, but Obrecht says, slow down and calm down. She’s not accusing Nina of anything, except perhaps not going after what she wants. She’s on Nina’s side, and wants her to be happy. Tell her, does she love Sonny? Nina says, Sonny is committed to his marriage, and Obrecht says, that wasn’t her question. Nina sits back down, and says, Sonny fell in love with her when he was Mike, a man without a past. Obrecht says, he was Sonny then, and he’s still Sonny now. Scotty told her that Sonny even admitted under oath that he loved Nina; that doesn’t just disappear. Nina says, it does when you have a wife and children. She can’t forget about that little detail. Sonny loves Carly. Obrecht says, perhaps he loves Nina too, but Nina says, she cannot be the woman who breaks apart Sonny and Carly’s marriage. Obrecht tells her, don’t be ridiculous. Marriages break up all the time. Is Nina going to live her life based on what others think? Does she think Sonny and Carly do? If Nina loves Sonny, and he loves her, why shouldn’t they be together?

Kristina tells Sonny, sorry; it’s only her. He says he saw her leaving, and she says, she did, but she came back. She thought he’d see her coming up the dock, but he says he was busy. He shows her the rings, saying, when he came back from Nixon Falls, he lost his wedding band, so he bought two more, since it’s the beginning. She says she’s sorry, and he says, she doesn’t have to be sorry; Carly is always late. She knows how important this night is to him. He asks what she’s doing here, and she says she wanted to be there for him… because Carly’s not coming. She called Carly. He says she didn’t have to do that, and she says she couldn’t help herself. She knows how important this night is for him, but Carly said she couldn’t do it. He says, do what? and she says, meet him halfway. He says, Carly told her that? She didn’t even want to try?… So Carly’s not coming? Kristina shakes her head.

Carly tells Drew that she can’t decide what to do. Does she show up at the Haunted Star, or call Sonny and tell him that she can’t come? He says he gets it; let’s work it through. She says, okay. She knows this much. Champagne and candles are not going to fix what’s wrong between her and Sonny, and he should respect her request for space. Drew says, agreed but is that something Sonny would really do? She says, who knows anymore? Sonny has been all over place since he came back from Nixon Falls, but he should at least try for her her sake. He says, absolutely, and she says, this is typical Sonny though. He has to be in control of everything, and he made tonight feel like an ultimatum; show up or else. Drew says, what if it is?

Mac is on a stretcher, and the paramedics tend to him. Felicia says, they have to get him to General Hospital, but a paramedic says, if they move him before he’s stabilized, they could lose him. Felicia tells Mac, please hang in there; she loves him so much. Dante asks Anna, what’s going on? and she says, Mac was shot. They’re trying to stabilize him right now, then move him to GH. He says he can’t believe he let Peter escape, and she asks if he can tell her what happened. He says he was in the van with Peter and the guard. The van lost control and was swerving everywhere. Then it just stopped. She says, spike strips; she managed to avoid them. He says he’s glad somebody did. He got out, and left Peter and the guard in the van. Mac joined him in searching for what caused the accident. He noticed the tires had been punctured. Then a light came from over here. He points, and she says, a car? Description? He says, no. It was an SUV because the lights were too high. He sensed someone walking behind him, and it was Kendall. He hit Dante over the head. Anna asks if he knows who shot the Pentenville guard or this man, pointing the guy near the van, but he says, no. He came to, and called the dispatcher. He asks, how’s Mac? He doesn’t hear any sirens. She says, they’re still working on him, and he asks if there’s any sign of Peter, but she says, no. Her guess is, he and Kendall took someone’s car. Dante says, he could be anywhere, and she says, they’ll find him. They have to.

Spinelli says, for clarification’s sake, Austin’s kiss was not satisfying? Maxie says, what? and Sam reminds her that she said it was horrible. Maxie says, that’s not what she meant. The kiss was great. It just got really messed up afterwards. Sam says she needs to hear this, when Maxie’s phone rings. She steps away, and says, Austin, hi. Austin says, they have patients coming into the ER. There was a shooting on Route 31. Maxie says, that’s the road to Pentenville. Sam asks, what’s going on? and Maxie says, there was a shooting on Route 31. Spinelli says, he’s on it, and goes to his laptop. Maxie tells Austin that she’s putting him on speaker, and asks, who was shot? He says he doesn’t have any details, but he knows one cop was injured. Sam says, that must be the prison van, and Maxie says, oh my God, Mac and Dante. Sam asks if there’s any other information, and Austin says, this is what he can tell them; multiple injured and two fatalities.

Drew tells Carly, Sonny has to know he’s in the wrong. He’s got to know that he shouldn’t be pushing like this, but it’s almost like he can’t help it. Because he can’t stand the idea of losing her and the kids and the family. All of it is way too much for him to lose. What if it’s not an ultimatum, and it’s more of a cry for help? He’s got to believe they have a future together, so what if instead thinking of it as caving, she thinks of it as throwing him a lifeline?

Sonny closes the ring box and looks like he might pitch it into the water, but he doesn’t. He opens the box, takes one of the rings out, and looks at it.  

Brook tells Chase, what is she saying? Of course (🍷) he’s considered it. He’s hot; she’s hot. He says, that’s not what he meant, and she says, he doesn’t think she’s hot? He says, no… yes… definitely. He was talking about her as a person. He likes her – Brook Lyn. That’s why they’re friends. He moves closer, and she says, friends, right. Because anything more would be too complicated. He says, exactly. So it’s out of the question. She says she never even considered it, and he says, neither did he. They look as though they might kiss.

Nina tells Obrecht that she’s going to the ladies room. Feel free to order without her. She’s leaving her stuff; don’t steal anything. Nina leaves, and Obrecht says, a drink it is. Kristina comes in on the phone, saying, she was already late for work as it was. She gets the point; he’d rather not let her see him in pain, but she should have seen the look on his face when he realized Carly wasn’t coming. It broke her heart. He told her to leave, now her dad is all alone on the Haunted Star… Right… She knows. She’ll give him some time, but she’s calling him when she gets off work. Speaking of work, she’d better get going. Thanks for listening, mom… Love you too. She sees Obrecht standing at the bar.

A detective asks what Anna thinks, and she says she thinks Kendall saw the strip in the middle of the road and did nothing to avoid it. That he intentionally disabled the van to allow the gunman, or gunmen, to move in. She needs tire track prints from the other car on the shoulder. An officer walks up, and asks if there’s any news on the chief, and she says, he’s on his way to the hospital; thanks for asking. What about Kendell? Did they find him? The officer says, five miles up the road, and Anna says, great. She’ll follow him in her car. She wants answers. He says, she won’t get them from Kendall. Kendall’s dead.

Maxie and Sam come into the hospital, and Maxie asks Austin if there’s an update. He says he doesn’t know; he just got here. Felicia comes out, and hugs Maxie. She asks where James and Georgie are, and Maxie says, they’re with Spinelli. What happened? Is Mac…? Felicia says, Mac was shot. He’s lost a lot of blood, and it took forever to stabilize him, but he’s here now. It doesn’t look good. Maxie says, he’s going to be okay. Sam asks Austin about Dante, and he says, table two. She thanks him, and goes in. Dante is hooked up to a couple of monitors, but she hugs him anyway. He says, he’s okay; he’ll be fine. He’s sorry to put her through this though. He guesses it’s the downside of dating a cop. She says, there is no downside to having him in her life, and he says he’ll make sure she remembers that. She says she’s lucky to have him in her life. He says, he’s lucky to have her, and they kiss

Obrecht orders a vodka tonic, and goes back to the table. Nina has come back, along with a glass of wine that magically appeared. Obrecht says, now’s Nina’s chance, and Nina says, for what? Obrecht says, she just heard Sonny’s daughter on the phone. Kristina was saying Sonny is in a bad way. Perhaps he’s still sick. Nina says, she thought he got his medication, but maybe he didn’t. He could be in trouble. Obrecht says, there’s only one way to find out. Sonny’s on the Haunted Star… all alone.

The detective tells Anna, they’re checking for signs Kendall was injured here. He probably succumbed to his injuries, and was dumped where the police found him. Anna says, don’t waste your time, and the officer says, Kendall was shot point blank. He died instantly. His guess is that Kendall and Peter had a disagreement, but Anna says, no; it was planned. Peter hates loose ends. She tells them to send an update that the prisoner is traveling alone, and should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.

Maxie asks Austin, what about Mac? Can they see him? He says, one of them can go in there, and only for a minute. Maxie says, that would be Felicia, and Felicia goes. Maxie asks Austin to please tell her one of those dead bodies was Peter, but he says, no; he checked first thing. Peter’s still out there.

Carly tells Drew that she’s not ready to give up on her marriage. So this isn’t about what’s fair. It’s about what they both need emotionally. He says, okay, and what does she need right now? and she says she needs Sonny to know she’s still in this. She’s not giving up, but they can figure things out without closing the door on their marriage. Right? She thanks him and gives him a hug. She says, thanks for talking to her and clarifying things. He says, always. He’s glad they bumped into each other. She says, her too, and his phone rings. He says, Anna… Wait… What happened to Dante.

At the van, Anna asks if he can hear her. Mac and Dante were transporting Peter to Pentenville, and they were ambushed. They’ve both been hurt. He says, what about August? and she says, there’s no sign of him. He says, dammit, and Carly says, what? He tells her, Peter August escaped.

Sonny closes the ring box, and says, that’s that. He turns to leave, and sees Nina walking out onto the deck.  

Chase says, they should get back, and Brook says, of course (🍷). Chase’s phone rings, and he says, Dante, what’s up? At the hospital, Dante says, there’s something he should know. Mac was shot tonight. Chase asks, how bad? but Dante says, they don’t know. He’s on his way to surgery now. Chase asks, what happened? and Dante says, the transport van was ambushed. Peter escaped. Brook says, what? and Chase says, the transport van was ambushed. Mac was shot and Peter escaped. She says, oh no, and runs inside. Chase runs after her, and Dante asks if he’s still there. Brook and Chase run into the nursery, and Bailey’s crib is empty. Brook starts to cry, and says, no, no, no!   

In a moving car, Peter tells Bailey/Louise, hello, sweetheart. Safe and snug. They’re together, and he’s never letting her go.

On Monday, Austin says, it’s a helluva story; Chase says, all signs point to Peter; Anna asks if Robert wants to go down that path; and Sonny says, his and Nina’s time together never happened.

🧹 Sweeping Up…

What’s to come on the soaps this month.

👄 La Lucci Speaks…

The diva of Pine Valley tells all.

👩🏾‍⚕️ Front Line Help…

She might not be a nurse off-camera, but she’s just as caring.

☄️ Farewell To a Star…

Another loss to the soap world.

👠 She’s Available…

Randall is an idiot.

https://people.com/tv/lala-kent-dating-again-after-randall-emmett-split/

🍊 OC Delusion…

I wanted to like her, but I’ve come to the conclusion she’s batsh*t crazy.

🗽 Accessing Production…

Like this matters anymore.

🛥 Ultimate Complaint…

What a shock. Brandi is mean.

🧂 Rubbing Salt In the Wound…

This week’s recap.

Exit stage Mary.

Everybody is getting into the act.

🐶 They’re Coming…

All you need to know about the upcoming Puppy Bowl XVIII.

https://www.discovery.com/shows/puppy-bowl/see/puppy-bowl-announcement

🦜 Quotes of the Week

Fashion is a movie. Every morning when you get dressed, you direct yourself. – Thierry Mugler

For a New Yorker anything is possible. – Peggy Scott (Denée Benton), The Gilded Age

Don’t let anyone who hasn’t been in your shoes tie your laces. – Judge Faith Jenkins

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. – Maya Angelou

The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them. – Ida B. Wells

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. – Alice Walker

Above all else, go with a sense of humor. It is needed armor. Joy in one’s heart and some laughter on one’s lip is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life. – Hugh Sidey

Don’t lose your sense of humor. – the only advice my father gave me when I left home. I’ve come close.

Start where you are, with what you have. Make something of it and never be satisfied. – George Washington Carver

🚶🏽‍♀️ Time To Skedaddle…

It’s here – the weekend for those still doing the 9 to 5, and the next two days for those off the work grid. Come join me on the third day for soap and a Deck Reunion. Until then, stay safe, stay pragmatic, and stay off any yacht you’re not invited aboard.

June 4, 2021 – A Standoff Ends, Busy, In Jersey, Fiesta, Cut Short, Blocked, Logging Off, Tiffany Talks, Landlord LuAnn, Real Homes, New Addition, More GoT, Furbabies, New Shows, Missing, 2×7 Quotes & Out

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

For the first time this week, Peter does not lie at the bottom the stairs, blood pooling around his head.

Maxie gets out of bed, and puts on a robe. She looks out her room window and sees Brook with Louise. Brook holds Louise up so Maxie can see her, and Maxie comes out of her room. Valentin comes along, and says, that’s… Brook says, their little girl. He says, my daughter, and she says, yeah. Maxie watches.

Britt comes down the stairs of the lighthouse in the dark, holding a bat or a paddle or something. The front door opens, but as she’s about to swing, she sees Obrecht. She says, mom, and Obrecht says, hello, liebchen.

Olivia finds Jax in the living room. He apologizes for the late visit, and says he was trying to get ahold of Michael. He heard shots had been fired at the docks, and hoped Michael wasn’t caught up in all that. She says, Michael is fine. Willow just called to check in. Their plan was to come in late, grab Wiley, and go to the gatehouse. Good thing that kid sleeps like a log. He says, good to hear, and asks how Wiley is. She says, that kid is great. She swears, he learns something new every day. Jax says, and Nina is missing all of it.

On the phone at the jail, Carly tells Michael that she’s with Jason. She’s trying to get Diane to work her magic, and get the DA’s office to formally drop the charges. Michael says, it should be pretty straightforward, now that Gladys has recanted her statement, and said it was Peter she saw, not Jason. She says she hopes so, and he says he’s just glad she’s okay, and Jason doesn’t have to run anymore. She says, her too, and he asks if there’s any word on Cyrus. She says, not yet, but it’s only a matter of time before Jordan finds him.

Jordan wants the SWAT team to go in, but Doc asks her to let him try calling once more. She asks if he thinks he can get through to Cyrus, and he says, it’s worth a shot. Laura hasn’t used the code word yet. She must still think she can make some headway. Jordan tells him, okay; one more try.

The phone rings, and Laura tells Cyrus, he’s the one who’s in control. He can decide to let everyone walk away from this completely unharmed, like he decided to let Portia and Trina go. He says, that damn ringing, and goes over to the phone. She says, just pick it up; tell them what he wants.

Curtis asks Trina where her mother is, and Trina says, she’s giving her statement to the police. He says, then he’s going to need Trina’s help.

Valentin asks if the baby is all right, and Brook says, she’s safe and sound. Maxie turns away, and Valentin asks, what happened? Brook says she was on her way to Bensonhurst when her water broke. He says, in the car? and she says, yes. Does she need to go into detail?

Finn sees Maxie, and she collapses in his arms.

Britt asks why Obrecht broke in, and Obrecht says she didn’t know if Britt was sleeping. She didn’t want to wake her. Britt says, giving her a heart attack is so much better, and Obrecht says her Britta is made of stronger stuff. Britt says she could have hurt Obrecht, and Obrecht says, she’s made of stronger stuff. Britt says, it’s good to see her, and Obrecht says, it’s good to see Britt too. She seems well for someone on the run. Britt says, they were so careful with covering their tracks; how did Obrecht find her? Obrecht says, Mr. Morgan called her.

Jason asks how Michael is, and Carly says, it’s been an eventful night. She wonders what’s taking the DA’s office so long, and he says, it’s not exactly regular business hours. She says she doesn’t care. He shouldn’t have been there to begin with; she wants him out. He says, okay, he’s going to get out, and she says, not soon enough. It’s been insane without him, and she’s so sorry she made him run. He says they’ve been over this, and she says, in her defense, he would have gotten away clean if he hadn’t gone back in to get Britt. He says he had to, and she says she knows. She finally gets what he means. When a plan’s in motion, it can twist in unexpected ways. She’s sorry she pushed him to escape. He says, it’s okay, and she promises never to put him in that position again. He gives her a look, and she says she’ll try not to put him in that position again. How’s that? He says he’ll take it.

Valentin says Brook gave birth in some hotel with a random doula? Why didn’t she call him? She says she did, but he says he means sooner, when she went into labor. She says she was a little busy, and he says she’s lucky. Things could have gone very poorly. She says, they didn’t, and he says, thank God. She asks if he wants to hold the baby, and he says, very much. He sits, and she puts the baby in his arms. She says, Bailey, it’s your daddy, and he says, Bailey? She says, Bailey Lois Quartermaine, and he says, hello, Bailey; nice to meet you. He tells Brook, she’s beautiful, and Brook says, she knows. He says, she’s tiny and she’s perfect.

With Maxie back in bed, Finn says she’s had blood loss from childbirth, and needs to replenish her fluids. Elizabeth says she knows how impossible it must feel, waiting for word on Louise. Willow appears, and says, waiting for word? What happened? Maxie says, her daughter is gone, and Elizabeth says, the nurse Peter hired kidnapped Maxie, induced labor, and ran off with her baby. Willow says she’s sure they’ll find her, and Elizabeth says, they have to. Maxie says she just wants the baby as far away from Peter as possible.

Jordan says, it’s not working, but Doc tells her, just wait. Cyrus finally answers, and Doc thanks him for picking up. He asks if Laura is all right, and Cyrus says, she’s fine, for now. If he wants her to stay that way, they’ll clear the road and get him that car. Doc says they can work on that, and Cyrus yells, stop stalling, and do it! Just remember, whatever happens to him, happens to Laura too. They go down together. I have to mention, Cyrus looks a lot more haggard today, even though it’s really only a few minutes later from yesterday.

Taggert asks what exactly is Curtis talking about, but Trina tells him, it’s okay. She wants to help if she can. Curtis says he needs to know the layout of the house. Are they any other ways to get in besides the front and back doors? A cellar door maybe? She says he can climb in through her bedroom window; it’s closed, but not locked. He says he needs to know exactly where that is.

A SWAT guy tells Jordan, it’s her call. What does she want them to do? She says, they’ll give Cyrus what he wants.

Carly asks if Jason has talked to Britt. He sits on his cot, and Carly says she’s sure Britt would like to know he’s okay. She’s never been a fan of Britt’s. Britt’s done a lot of horrible things to a lot of people, but people said the same thing about her. He says, Britt saved his life, and she says she knows. What she’s trying to tell him is, her opinion of Britt has definitely changed.

Britt says, Jason called Obrecht? Why? Obrecht says, he wasn’t exactly chatty. He just said she was safe, and gave her an address where she could find Britt. Britt smiles, and says, huh, and Obrecht says, now’s the time to share. Give her all the juicy details. They sit, and Britt says, all that matters is, Jason saved her life… and she saved his. Obrecht smiles, and Britt says, what? Obrecht says, nothing, but Britt says, don’t nothing her; say it. Obrecht says, after wasting her time with men like Nikolas and Patrick Drake, Britt finally met her match.

Olivia hands Jax a drink, and says, it occurred to her that with Sonny gone, and Jason busy with other things, Carly might have stepped into the family business. She wonders if she’d do that, but doesn’t know, since she’s never been in that position. He says he only cares about his daughter’s safety, so whatever Carly is doing, he hopes it’s over sooner rather than later.

Michael heads for Maxie’s room, and Willow tells Maxie that she’s safe there. Elizabeth says Maxie doesn’t have to worry about Peter, but Maxie says she doesn’t know that. Elizabeth says, the police are looking for him; he’s not going to come back here. Finn flashes back to arguing with Peter, and Peter throwing the antidote off the roof. Maxie wishes Peter had just disappeared… forever.

Brook tells the baby that she passed her check-up with flying colors; good work, baby girl. Valentin says she should be checked also, and she says she will, but not tonight. It’s late and she’s tired. He says, tomorrow, and she agrees. He says, how about they get their daughter home? As they walk, they come face-to-face with Austin.

Cyrus asks if Laura thinks he’s an idiot, but she says, no. He asks if she thinks he believes for one moment they’re going to give him what he wants. They’re just stringing him along until they can get a sniper to take him out. That’s not happening. She asks him to listen to her, for just a minute. He says it’s her fault really. All he wanted was to be her brother, and to bask in one ounce of the love she has for everyone else. She says, he wants her love, does he? He says, yes, and she says, then earn it, damn you. She would have helped him if he’d been just the tiniest bit sorry for what he did; if he was just the tiniest bit willing to let someone help him, but no. He wants to bond with her, while he charges the rest of the damn world. He says, so it’s all on him, and she says, it doesn’t have to be. Not yet. He still has time. He can still redeem himself. Turn himself in.

Curtis slips into Trina’s bedroom window, and checks his gun. Laura tells Cyrus, turn himself in. If he does that, she will stand beside him. He says, little sister, it’s far too late.

Valentin asks if Brook is all right, and she flashes back to seeing Austin unconscious in the woods. She says she just got a little startled. Sorry. Austin says, no worries. Congratulations. Brook says, what? and Austin says he can’t see his or her face, but he’s sure the baby is just beautiful. Valentin thanks him, and Austin says he’s looking for room 401; any ideas? Valentin points him in the right direction, and Austin sees a sign that says, Pediatrics: Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries/Neonatal Intensive Care.

Michael tells Maxie that he’s sorry, and the Quartermaines will help in any way they can. She thanks him, and Willow says, they’ll leave so she can rest. In the hallway, Michael says, Maxie must be losing her mind, and Willow says she almost feels guilty going home to Wiley. He asks if she’s still taking Wiley to the gatehouse, and she says not if Michael thinks they’ll wake him. Michael says, Wiley slept through a fire alarm when Cook started a grease fire, and she says, good point. (Wiley isn’t my kid, is he? I slept through a hurricane.) He says, home? and she says, home. They get in the elevator.

Elizabeth tells Maxie that she needs to get some sleep. Maxie says, and let her guard down? What if Peter comes back? Elizabeth says she told Maxie, it’s not going to happen, and Maxie asks how she knows that. Finn says he does. Peter’s not going to bother her again. He can’t.

Britt says Obrecht is being ridiculous, and Obrecht says, is she? Britt says, Jason isn’t her match; they’re not anything. Obrecht says, just two people on the run together, and Britt says, exactly. Obrecht asks if she had sex with him, and Britt says, mom. Obrecht says, did she? Britt says of course (🍷) she didn’t, covering her smile, and Obrecht says she knew it. And? Britt says, and it was amazing. It doesn’t mean anything. She knows how these situations are; everything’s heightened, people are drawn to each other when they normally wouldn’t be. Obrecht says, right. Men like that are brute instruments. Good in the sack, as they say, but no one to plan a future with. Britt says, actually – Obrecht says, she’s wrong? – Jason did something for her that was, in a way, just as important as saving her life. He helped her face something that she’d been running from for years. Obrecht asks, what is that? and Britt says she lied.

Jason asks, what happened at the meeting with the Five Families microwaveable pasta meals? and she says she told him; they backed her. He says, that’s it? and she asks if he thinks she screwed up somehow. He says, no, she did great. She kept the family safe while he was gone. He would expect nothing less. She puts her hand over his and says, he’s always the one who believes in her, and he says, he always will.

Cyrus says Laura has no idea what she’s asking. She wants him to go back to prison with no Jordan to pressure, no blackmail to use – Curtis is now in the hallway, seeing if he can get a clear shot – just spend the rest of his days rotting in that hellhole. Ten years was an infinity. He can’t go back; he’s never going back. He paces, and groans, and says, what a life. Whether she admits it or not, they’re just wild creatures who can’t be contained. As Curtis sneaks around behind Cyrus, Laura asks what he means. What is he going to do? Laura sees Curtis and gasps, and Cyrus grabs her. He tells Curtis, drop the gun, or she dies. Curtis says, take it easy, Cyrus, and puts his gun on the floor. Cyrus shoots him, and Curtis drops. Cyrus walks over to him and says, that’s enough out of him. In the meantime, Jordan comes through the front door, and shoots Cyrus.

Willow pours some wine for Michael and herself, and he asks if she’s okay. With Maxie and all, it couldn’t have been easy for her. She says, her? Maxie is the one who lost her little girl. He says he didn’t know if it brought up any memories, and she says, seeing Maxie alone in that hospital bed, she remembers that feeling; the emptiness, the ache. First, when she gave her baby up, and later, learning that he had died. Michael takes her hand, and she says, sorry. He asks, why? and she says she doesn’t know. She hugs him, and says she’s just happy he’s there with her. He says, him too.

Britt says, when she told Obrecht that she’d been screened for Huntington’s, and that she didn’t have it, that was a lie. She didn’t do the test. She chickened out. Obrecht says, the truth is, it’s Britt’s decision whether she wants to know or not. She should never have pressured her. Britt says, for years now, it’s been in the back of her mind, wondering, did she have it or didn’t she have it? Then it moved to the front of her mind, and eventually, it began taking over her life. Every ache, every pain, wondering, is this it? Is this the beginning of the end? She wound up telling Jason that she might have it, and he was amazing. He didn’t try to tell her what to do, or jump in with advice on how she should run her life. Obrecht says, he listened, and Britt says, he even talked a little too. Obrecht laughs, and asks what he said. Britt says, if it suffocates you, instead of frees you, then you should find out, and she knew in that instant, she needed to know. Obrecht says, she got the test? and Britt says she did. She has the genetic marker for Huntington’s. Obrecht takes her hand.

A guard comes in and unlocks Jason’s cell. Carly says, the charges were dropped? and he says, Jason is free to go. Carly runs in the cell, and hugs Jason, saying, let’s get you out of here, and get you home. On their way out, Carly’s phone dings, and she says, oh my God. They have to go to the hospital. She’ll explain to him on the way. She jets, and Jason heaves such a huge sigh, I literally lol, and he follows her.

Finn tells Maxie, there’s something she needs to know, when Austin knocks on the door, and comes in. He says, sorry to interrupt, but he just wanted to check on the patient. Miss Maxie, how are you? Maxie says, fine, and tells him to come in. She tells Finn and Elizabeth, this is the man who delivered Louise. Can they believe she managed to find a doctor in the middle of the woods? Elizabeth says, only you, Maxie, and Finn says, it’s nice to meet you, Doctor…? and Austin says, he’s off-duty, so just Austin. Elizabeth asks if Finn has time for a consult, and they leave. Okay, I’ll just say it. I guess we’re just ignoring the fact that Austin looks exactly like Todd Franco. Maxie asks how Austin’s head is doing, and he says it’s still on his shoulders. She says, that’s a plus, and he agrees. He says he’s sorry he didn’t come to sooner. He might have been able to help her out with that nurse. If he’d done that, she’d have her baby in her arms right now.

Valentin opens the door for Brook to go into the mansion, and Olivia squeals, Brook had the baby? Nobody told her. Valentin says, things move quickly; it’s hard to keep up. Olivia runs over to Brook and the baby, and says, oh my goodness. Brook says, Bailey, meet your grandmother, Olivia, and Olivia says, she is a literal angel. Olivia asks, what happened? Is Brook okay? Brook asks if they can go in the living room; she needs to sit down. Olivia says, anything Brook needs, just say the word, and helps her to the living room. Jax tells Valentin, congratulations, and Valentin thanks him. Jax says Valentin has a daughter. He’s a lucky man. He holds out his hand, and they shake.

Laura tells Jordan, come in, and Jordan runs to Curtis, asking for something to stop the blood. Laura finds some gauze, and Jordan yells for someone to get Portia. Doc runs in, and hugs Laura, saying, thank God. She says she’s fine; help Curtis. Doc checks Curtis’s pulse, and says it’s thready. Laura tells Curtis, hang in there, and glares at Cyrus, who’s sitting up against a chair, and I’m wondering why someone hasn’t hauled him off yet.

Taggert goes over to Trina and Portia, who asks, what happened? He says, Cyrus is down, and Portia says, it’s over. She hugs Trina, and an officer comes out. He tells Portia that she’s needed inside, and she goes with him.

Jordan tells Curtis, stay with her, and Doc says, his pulse is weaker. Portia runs in, and Laura tells her that Curtis has been shot. While Portia tends to Curtis, Doc takes Laura over to the side, and asks if she’s all right. She says she’s fine, thanks to Curtis. Portia looks at Curtis’s wound, and asks Jordan to help her roll him over, so she can see if the bullet came out the other side. She takes a look, and they move him back the way he was, and Portia tells Jordan, keep pressure on the wound. Jordan says, save him, please, and tells Curtis to open his eyes. Don’t you dare give up on me.

Olivia asks if she can hold Bailey/Louise, and Brook gives her the baby. Olivia says she has to get it in now, because Ned isn’t going to want to let go of her. Brook says, actually, her dad doesn’t know she had the baby, and Olivia says, what?

Obrecht says, this is her fault. Her obsession with Cesar is what led to this. Britt says, no, but Obrecht says, she knows she wasn’t always the best mutter, far from it, especially when Britt was young. But the older Britt got, the prouder Obrecht was of her. So smart, so strong, so capable. Britt has become everything Obrecht asked of her. And the fact that she has this horrible disease, is because Obrecht chose that wretched man to be Britt’s father. Britt says, wow, and Obrecht says she bets Britt never thought of it that way. Britt admits she hadn’t, because it wasn’t Obrecht’s fault. The wow is because this is the first time she’s heard she’s everything Obrecht wanted in a daughter. Obrecht isn’t just saying that because Britt is sick? Obrecht tells Britt, she’s saying it because it’s the truth.

Finn and Elizabeth go to his office, and she says he was going to tell Maxie that Peter was dead, wasn’t he? He says, they can’t leave Maxie terrified that Peter is going to come back, when they both know he won’t. She says, and then what? He gets arrested, and Chase dies because he can’t work on a cure. He says he doesn’t think Maxie would go to the police, but she asks how he knows that. He guesses if Maxie was willing to keep their secret, it would make her an accomplice to murder. He hates seeing her scared and in pain, and Elizabeth agrees it’s awful, but the truth is, telling Maxie about Peter won’t bring back Maxie’s daughter.

Olivia is surprised Brook hasn’t told her father; he’s going to be over the moon. Brook says, it’s been a long day. She’s feeling a bit overwhelmed. Olivia says, that’s totally normal. She’s going to be feeling that way for the next couple of days, or weeks, or even months. When it happens, rely on her family. Brook promises she will, and Jax says he’s really leaving now. Olivia says she’ll walk him out, and starts to give the baby to Brook, but Valentin wants to hold her. Olivia hesitates, and he says, it’s okay. He’s held a baby before. Olivia gives him the baby, and goes with Jax. Valentin says, just wait until Bailey meets her sister. She’s going to fall in love with her like he did.

Michael tells Willow, most people would have closed down. After losing a child, they would have locked up their hearts so they couldn’t be hurt again. But she opened hers to Wiley because she has so much love to give, and he’s so grateful. She says Wiley is the best thing that ever happened to her. One of the best things. He asks if he’s on the list, and she says she’ll check. He is the list. They kiss, and quickly move to getting busy.

At the hospital, Jordan paces, while Taggert sits with Trina. Portia comes out, and says they’re prepping Curtis for surgery. It could be a lengthy procedure. Trina says, but he’s going to be okay, right? Portia says, they don’t know, but they’re doing everything they possibly can. Taggert says, and Cyrus? and Portia says, clean shot through the leg. He’s been admitted, but he’ll survive. Jordan says she has to go. She has to deal with the fallout of what happened. Keep her posted. Portia says, of course (🍷), and Jordan leaves. Portia hugs Trina, and Jason comes in with Carly. Taggert says, welcome home, and Jason asks, what happened with Cyrus? Taggert says, Jordan got him in the leg. Unfortunately, he’s going to survive. Trina says, Curtis might not, and Carly says, Curtis? Portia says, Curtis snuck in, trying to get Laura out before the SWAT team was necessary. Laura and Doc join them, and Laura says, Curtis saved her life.

Elizabeth tells Finn that they need to get to work on a cure, and he says he’s been working. Non-stop. He’s no closer to figuring this out, and they’re running out of time. She says, no, and he says, no, the clock’s not ticking? She says, of course (🍷) the clock’s ticking, but he’s got this. She has faith in him. She wouldn’t have come up with this crazy plan if she didn’t. He says he’s sorry he got her involved in this, but she says she’s not. Peter doesn’t get to take another life. You won’t let him.

Austin says he’ll let Maxie get some rest, and she thanks him for helping her. She’s never going to forget him. He says, that sounds like a goodbye. Is it a goodbye? She says she thought he’d be heading back to Pawtuck, and he says he will, but he wanted to be involved in the search party. He did help bring Louise into this world, and feels vaguely responsible, so he’ll be in touch. He knows those woods like the back of his hand. They’re going to find Louise. He leaves, and Maxie says, that’s what she’s afraid of.

Brook says, this is about as far away from plan as you can get, but of all the guys in the world to be this baby’s father, she’s really glad it’s him. He says, she is? and she says, yeah. The ELQ stock aside, she can tell Valentin really loves her. He says, who wouldn’t? and she says, he’s committed, and he’ll make sure nobody hurts her; that’s all that matters. He says Brook wouldn’t let anyone hurt the baby either. He knows that about her. She says, they’re in this together? and he says, all the way. They’re going to do right by their daughter. They’re going to make Bailey Lois everything, for always. She says, they’re going to give her a really great life, and he asks Bailey/Louise if she hears that. She stirs, and he says, that’s right. I’m talking to you. Aww!

Britt’s phone rings, and she says, Jason? He says, it’s him. She asks if everything is okay, and he says, the charges were dropped. Most importantly, the cops got Cyrus. (I feel the need to point out, ly words are adverbs, so importantly is a word that makes no sense, and it annoys me. It should just be most important. Grammar class over.) She says that’s great, and he is says, it is. Did her mom get there? She says her mom did, and thanks him for that. He says he didn’t want her to be alone, and she asks if there’s any word on Peter. Has he been arrested? He says, not yet, but Cyrus is neutralized, so it’s safe for her to come back home. She says she’ll see him soon, and tells Obrecht, that was Jason. Obrecht says, so she gathered, and Britt says, he’s been exonerated, and Cyrus is in police custody. Obrecht says, so Britt is free to go back to her life, and Britt says, whatever that looks like now. Obrecht says she’s so sorry, but Britt says, at least she knows what she’s dealing with. Obrecht says Britt also has her. She loves Britt so much. Britt says she loves Obrecht too, and they hug.

Carly goes to Cyrus’s guarded room, and looks at him through the window. He sees her, and she smiles. Jordan arrives with Taggert, and tells Carly, Cyrus is in police custody. He’s not going anywhere. Carly says, good, and leaves. Jordan looks through the room window, and Taggert says, she did good today. It took a lot longer than they thought, and cost more than they imagined, but she did good. They finally nailed the bastard.

Portia gives Trina some water, and Doc asks if Laura is sure she doesn’t want to get checked out. She says she’s sure. She’s fine, physically anyway. He says he could hear it in Cyrus’s voice. He knows what someone sounds like when they’re about to crack. She almost died tonight. By God, she is brave. She thanks him, and they exchange I love yous, touching foreheads. He says, do him a favor. Don’t ever do that again. She says she’ll try. She can’t promise though. They hug.

We see a trail of clothing leading to Willow and Michael getting super busy, since they have to make up for lost time. She literally jumps onto him while they’re standing, and in the most awkward move ever, he places her on the bed. Someone watches through the window. Ew.

On Monday, Carly asks why Jax is pushing the issue, Trina tells Curtis that he needs to live, Phyllis asks Nina what’s going on between her and Mike, and Brook wonders where Bailey is.

💍 That Was Fast…

The ink isn’t even dry on the divorce papers, but hey, YOLO.

The rumors:

https://people.com/tv/porsha-williams-fiance-simon-guobadia-claims-estranged-wife-falynn-cheated/

The reactions:

https://www.etonline.com/nene-leakes-and-more-bravo-celebs-react-to-porsha-williams-engagement-to-her-rhoa-co-stars-ex

The birthday party:

https://people.com/tv/porsha-williams-shares-photos-from-fiances-birthday-party/

🙈 Jersey Drama…

Ugh. This guy. He looks like he belongs in The Sopranos. As an underling.

https://pagesix.com/2021/05/28/former-rhonj-cast-member-daniel-provenzano-to-pay-222k-to-ex/

Dina isn’t having it.

https://people.com/tv/dina-manzo-slams-nephew-albie-manzo-for-trying-to-make-a-profit-on-his-podcast-over-family-drama-shocking/

🍹 Down In Mexico…

Teresa proves there’s life after Juicy Joe and jail.

https://pagesix.com/2021/05/25/teresa-giudice-and-luis-ruelas-pack-on-pda-on-mexico-vacation/

✂️ Cut and Run…

God forbid Heather should be held accountable for her words.

https://people.com/tv/rhony-alum-heather-thomson-why-she-cut-show-return-short-leah-mcsweeney-drama/

https://pagesix.com/2021/05/25/luann-de-lesseps-on-heather-thomsons-rhony-return/

🚫 So This Is a Bad Thing…?

Carole probably did Leah a favor by blocking her.

💬 Taking a Break…

I can’t say as I blame her. While I think Eboni might have been a tad sensitive, LuAnn is an a-hole if she thinks education is based on how many languages you know.

‘RHONY’: Eboni K. Williams Taking Time off Social Media After Luann De Lesseps Feud

🕵🏾‍♀️ Deep Dive…

Dr. Moon – no, not that Dr. Moon, Tiffany – examines racism in the pandemic.

https://www.health.com/mind-body/health-diversity-inclusion/dr-tiffany-moon-celebrity-deep-dive

🏖 Your Summer Sewn Up…

I probably couldn’t afford to rent her garage.

https://guestofaguest.com/hamptons/real-estate/luann-de-lesseps-is-renting-out-her-charming-sag-harbor-home-for-the-summer

🏰 Wifely Real Estate…

I’d need roller skates to live in these houses. Although first, I’d need to learn to roller skate. I’m pretty sad on those things.

https://nypost.com/2021/05/25/the-10-most-expensive-homes-owned-by-the-real-housewives/

🏙 Bringing It To the Table…

It’s too bad I don’t really like her very much.

https://pagesix.com/2021/05/22/million-dollar-listing-star-kirsten-jordan-on-why-she-was-cast/

👑 More Games…

A possible House Martell prequel.

https://ew.com/tv/game-of-thrones-princess-nymeria-prequel-writer/

🐕 Furkids Are Family Too…

Every month is National Pet Month around here.

https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/celebrities-with-pets/

📺 Enjoy the Show…

Looks like there are some good ones.

https://www.essence.com/entertainment/14-summer-tv-shows-we-cant-wait-to-watch/

👀 Have You Seen Him…?

Please check out this photo of missing actor and playwright Andy Neiman.

https://www.insideedition.com/andy-cohen-asks-for-help-in-finding-childhood-friend-missing-for-2-weeks-67422

📰 Quotes of the Week

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. – Albert Einstein

The mind is like a car battery; it recharges by running. – Bill Watterson

If you’re gonna be two-faced at least make one of them pretty. – Marilyn Monroe

The point is not to pay back kindness but to pass it on. – Julia Alvarez

One log won’t burn. – Dr. Phil

Animals are such agreeable friends; they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. – George Eliot

You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist. – Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

You are never strong enough that you don’t need help. – Cesar Chavez

More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. – Charlie Chaplin

Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. – Rick Warren

Love isn’t a state of perfect caring. It is an active noun like ‘struggle.‘ – Fred Rogers

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. – Cicero

If you are going through hell, keep going. – Winston S. Churchill

Man may have discovered fire, but women discovered how to play with it. – Candace Bushnell

🛣 Hitting the Road…

As we head into another weekend, hoping you’re closer to being able to call it a weekend. Unless you’ve made the decision not to label days anymore. Whatever works. The Dead are back on Sunday, but until then, stay safe, stay paying it forward, and stay knowing that when a plan’s in motion, it can twist in unexpected ways.  

August 3, 2018 – A Fight on the Docks, Goodbye Carole, Five Quotes Plus a Bad Fortune Cookie & Enjoy

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

I come in a minute late, since the news had to tell us it was raining.

Jordan tells Robert that she’s gotten the all=clear from GH. Peter is going to be released into his custody. Michael comes into the station. Jordan thanks him for coming. He says he doesn’t have much time, and she says as soon as he tells her where to find his mom and Jason, he can be on his way.

Robert goes to Finn’s office. He says they’re not the only ones with travel plans. The Bureau wants Peter on the next flight. Finn wonders how to prepare when rescuing someone you care about from faceless, nameless adversaries. Robert tells him, improvise.

Lulu visits Peter’s hospital room. She tells him that he’s lucky. The doctors are optimistic that he’ll make a full recovery. He says he has a future of hunting and pecking to look forward to. Lulu is surprised Steinmaur lets their prisoners use computers. How progressive.

Maxie tells Nina that her parents are obsessed with James, but he’d like to see his Aunt Nina. Nina says he will. Now that she’s not in fear of being locked up. She can concentrate on Crimson and her life. Maxie tells her not to take it the wrong way, but she seems upbeat to the point of covering something up. What is Nina not telling her? Nina tells her not to worry, but Maxie says the more Nina stalls, the more worried she gets. She tells Nina about Obrecht breaking out of the van, and causing an accident with Michael and Nelle. Nina asks if they’re okay. Maxie says, Obrecht escaped, Michael and Nelle are okay, but not their baby.

At the hospital, Stella tells Brad and Lucas that Wiley is a fine name; a name with substance. Lucas says he’s never been happier. Brad agrees.

Jordan tells Michael that Jason broke his mom out of Ferncliff. There were multiple witnesses who ID’d his photo. Michael says he was busy at the time. His son died. Jordan is sorry for his loss. She says it’s only going to get worse, the longer Carly and Jason stay on the run. If they contact Michael, or if he finds out anything, he has to tell her. Jordan’s phone rings. It’s Chase, saying he needs an APB on Nelle. She got away.

Nelle, now wearing scrubs – very stylish ones, I might add – goes to the docks. Josslyn steps out and grans her arm. She asks where Nelle is going. Nelle tells Josslyn that she shouldn’t be there. Josslyn says that makes two of them. Nelle says she was cleared to leave, and Josslyn says, by the police? Nelle says, no; by the doctors. Josslyn asks why she didn’t leave by the front door. She thought it seemed suspicious, so she decided to follow Nelle. Nelle asks her if she told anyone. Josslyn says, no, and Nelle asks her to keep it between them.

Finn tells Robert that he texted his itinerary to “Anna.” Someone is supposed to pick him up in San Francisco. Robert says they’ll grab him before he gets to the airport. He’ll be tracking Finn, and when he leads Robert to Anna’s captors, he’ll bring down the hammer. Finn wonders what happens to Anna while they’re waiting.

Peter tells Lulu that she’s jumping to conclusions; a good reporter knows better. Lulu says maybe she’s not as talented as he thought. Every time he set her up, she believed him. She played right into his hands.

Nina tells Maxie that you know it’s bad when your heart goes out to Nelle. Does she think… Maxie says, that Obrecht caused the baby’s death? She doesn’t know. Obrecht already has too much guilt to carry around. Maxie feels like going back to bed, but Nina says she has some positive news. Lucas and Brad got their baby. Her cousin is a father.

Stella congratulates Brad and Lucas. Curtis says they’re two lucky dads. Lucas thinks Brad is extra quiet, and asks what’s going on.

Chase comes to the station. Michael asks how Nelle got out, and he says the officer guarding her got called away. I guess that’s a euphemism for went to the bathroom. Michael noticed there were no handcuffs, and Chase says they didn’t think it was necessary. She was too weak to escape. Michael says they underestimated Nell, and Chase says they’re combing the hospital. It’s all over the news, and she has no money or friends. Michael says they can look too.

Brad gets a call. Jordan tells him that he needs to come to the station. He asks if he’s under arrest, and she says, that depends on if he committed a crime. She has some questions about his friend Nelle.

Nelle thanks Josslyn for not calling the police. Josslyn says don’t thank her yet. Nelle can imagine what Josslyn is thinking. The terrible things people are saying about her; they’re all lies. She should believe her heart. Josslyn says her heart is telling her that Nelle planned to kill her brother. Nelle says that’s what Chase wants her to believe. Josslyn says Nelle used Morgan’s memory to sabotage her mom, and played on her grief. Nelle says her mom is sick. Josslyn saw how Carly came after her, and saw her at the bottom of the stairs. Carly wanted her to die, and the baby did. Exactly like her mom wanted.

Lucas asks Brad what Jordan wants, but Brad doesn’t know. Jordan says it’s an urgent matter of public safety. Brad says he can’t help, but she says it’s not a request. She expects him there immediately.

Max texts congratulations to Lucas. She’s thrilled to see everything isn’t gloom and doom. Nina buried the lead. Nina says, speaking of which, Maxie’s desk is cold and lonely. Maxie says she stopped by, and the office was a hot mess. It was like a thirty-car pile-up. Nina says she needs Maxie back.

Peter tells Lulu it was never personal- he was in a fight for his life with his father. Lulu says he lured Faison there, knowing Jason would kill him, and he’s using his last moments of freedom to spin the story. She says she wrote a follow-up. He tells her that she has a lot of potential. The paper is lucky to have her. He tells her not to let Dante deter her, but she says if she gives up, it will be her decision.  He asks if she’s considering quitting, but she doesn’t know. She wanted ot make a difference in the world for better, but when she balances it against the damage she’s caused, she’s in the red deep.

Jordan says Ava isn’t picking up; she’s sending a car to the gallery. Chase says the hospital called, and they’re sending over the security footage. Jordan tells Michael to stick around, but he says she has no right to detain him. She says she’ll think of something. Chase says he’s been working to provoke Nelle, but she’s no longer his responsibility. Michael asks if Chase is going to cuff him, and Chase says if he has to.

Nelle tells Josslyn the baby is dead, and she can’t even bring herself to say she’s sorry. She’s just repeating Carly’s lies. Josslyn says, they’re not lies. Nelle says she thought Josslyn had a mind of her own, but she’s just one of Carly’s minions. Josslyn takes out her phone to call the police. Nelle can’t believe Josslyn would do that to her after everything they’ve been to each other. They’re bonded; sisters. Josslyn calls Nelle a lying piece of trash. Nelle says Josslyn is selfish and spoiled. She’s just like her mother. Josslyn says, damn right. You messed with wrong family, bitch.

Curtis takes Stella to Kelly’s. It’s to thank her for being chill about the engagement. He’s surprised she’s not dropping hints for a kid, and she tells him not to get ahead until the vows are spoken. He says when an engagement is announced, folks come out of the woodwork. He’s hearing from all kinds of people. He got a text from his ex, Shondra. Stella says she’s sharp, gracious, and not proud; a real catch. Curtis says to tells him how she really feels. She wonders why they couldn’t make it work, and he says Shondra dumped him. The relationship was all about her, not him. He never heard from her again – until the text. He wonders what would make her reach out. Stella says he means who? He’s looking at her.

Robert promises not to leave Finn or Anna hanging. Finn asks how the surveillance works. Robert says he’ll inject Finn with a microchip that will emit a beacon. He’ll be able to hone in on Finn’s location. Finn says, that’s what people do with dogs, and Robert says, exactly. Finn just needs to allow himself to be abducted. Finn tells him not to be late, and Robert says he has a small loose end to take care of first.

Lulu tells Peter that she’s disappointed. She thought this would be more satisfying. Peter says, welcome to his world. He and Obrecht learned the same hard lesson; now it’s her turn. Revenge is empty and meaningless. It doesn’t lessen the hurt, heal the wound, or bring back the dead. It only brings more pain. She tells him that Obrecht escaped; she overpowered the driver. She talks about the fire, and says Maxie showed him mercy; she did the rescue breathing, while Finn did chest compression. Peter says it’s a compelling detail. It’s one of the things that makes her a good writer. If he was still at Aurora, he wouldn’t let her go. She says, coming from him, that’s worth nothing.

Maxie tells Nina it’s good to be appreciated, and she misses Crimson. Nina says if Maxie had been there, she wouldn’t have let things slide to the point Valentin bought loads of ads. Although there’s been a ton of reader response, wondering who the repentant husband is, and will she take him back, which is a no. Maxie says her mom has volunteered for daycare, all day every day, so she can start right away. Lulu texts that she wants to see them, and they wonder what it’s about.

Chase thanks Michael has had enough loss. He doesn’t need to add this job. Michael thinks they should both be out looking. No one knows Nelle better than them. Chase says part of him was hoping he’d be wrong, and she’s come to her senses. Then he’d feel less crazy for seeing the good in her at one time. Michael says he tried to see the good, and she exploited that over and over. It’s time for her to face the consequences.

Nelle says Josslyn wouldn’t be alive without her sacrifice. Josslyn owes her. Josslyn says the only thing she owes Nell is to call the cops. Nelle grabs the phone, and throws it. When Josslyn walks to get it, Nelle pushes her from behind. She says after everything she’s done. She saved Josslyn’s life. She calls Josslyn a little brat, and throws her down. Nelle walks away, and Josslyn gets to her feet. She goes after Nelle, and punches her. Nelle goes down.

Finn and Robert exchange glances. A dude watches as Finn gets in the elevator, then gets in with him at the last second.

Lulu thanks Nina and Maxie for meeting her. She just came from seeing Peter. Nina says she and Maxie have decided they’re leaving him behind them. Lulu would like to do same, and tells them to check their emails. There’s one from her addy at The Press. It’s the conclusion to her series on Faison, Henrik, and Nathan. She wants their approval before she gives it to her editor.

Robert tells Peter, time to hit road. Peter feels like they just went through this the other day, and Robert says, time is a great healer. The doctors say he’s fit to travel, and the WSB wants a word with him. It could be a decade or two before the discussion is finished.

Stella tells Curtis that she reached out to say hello. He says, interesting timing. She says he makes it sound like she had an ulterior motive; she’s not meddling. He says if he’d known she retired from that job, he would have thrown a party. She says she realized her intent might have been misconstrued, so she called back and left a message assuring Shonda that he was happy. He says, hence the congratulations text. Stella says Shonda is a gracious woman. Did he at least thank her?

Brad tells Lucas that Jordan wants to talk to him about Nelle. Lucas thins he’s holding back. Why would Jordan want to talk to him?  Brad says they were friends before he found out what she did. Maybe Jordan thinks he might have some insight into Nelle’s life. It’s not like she has a lot of friends. He gets agitated, and Lucas tells him to calm down. Brad says he just wants to be home with Wiley before he’s taken away.

Nelle and Josslyn fight. Nelle is doing beautifully for someone who just went through a car crash, gave birth in the woods, and was just released from the hospital. Nelle kicks Josslyn, and tells her to stay down.

Chase tells Michael that he got wasted last night, thinking if he kept drinking he could answer the questions in his mind, or at least drown them out. Michael asks if it helped, and Chase says, not at all. Lulu was there to cut him off and give him a ride. He woke up on her couch with a brutal hangover. He was convinced they were doing the right thing, but keeps coming back to the same question. What if there was another way? And if they’d gone with it, would the baby still be alive?

Josslyn grabs Nelle, and slams her against a metal gate. She says Nelle will never hurt her family again. Jordan appears, and says, enough. Josslyn says Nelle tried to get away, and she stopped her. Jordan says she sees that.

Brad tells Lucas maybe he’s not cut out to be a father. Lucas asks if this is because he put a onesie on upside down. He says it’s day two, and they can spend the next twenty-eight scared, or enjoy Wiley being theirs, and believing he will be. He knows what choice he’s making. He says he’ll go with Brad to the station. Brad says he’s not taking the baby, but Lucas says he should get used to it. He’ll be bailing out a family member somewhere down the line.

Michael says Chase can’t blame himself. There were so many red flags, and he ignored them. He convinced himself that what everyone else said about Nelle was wrong. Josslyn walks in, looking beat up. Michael asks if she was in a fight. Jordan says she helped apprehend a dangerous fugitive. He asks who, and Nelle is brought in.

Lulu tells Maxie and Nina that she didn’t want to send the article to her editor with their approval. Nina says Lulu could have said more about her involvement, and Maxie says only about her rescuing Peter. Lulu thought they would criticize her for not going harder on Peter, but Maxie says, he’s not a monster like Faison. He’s done bad things, but he’s still a person. She humanized him. Maxie and Nina agree that Lulu did a great job.

Peter tells Robert that he has nothing of interest to say. Robert says, Jason would disagree. Peter says he saved Jason. All he ever did was care about the truth. Robert is sure there’s more to the story. The Bureau will extract it in their own way. Peter asks where Anna is, and Robert says she’s dealing with other things, and can’t save his sorry ass. He’ll have to do it himself.

Finn is brought into a windowless room by the guy from the elevator. He has a burlap sack over his head. The thug’s boss asks if Finn gave him any trouble, but he says nothing he couldn’t handle. The sack is removed, and Finn asks who they are. The thug punches him in the stomach, and he’s told, no questions.  

Jordan says they found Nelle on the pier; Josslyn had her on the ropes. Nelle is under arrest, and she says Josslyn is just as psycho as her mother. She claims everything is hazy, but Chase says she managed to steal some scrubs, and dodge security. She says that by stalking her, he’s laid the perfect groundwork for entrapment, and she can’t wait for court. He says, not this time; he did everything by the book. Jordan is sure she’ll be offered a deal, and hopes she doesn’t take it. The victims deserve their day in court. Chase looks at Zack’s case folder.

Michael says Josslyn has injuries, but she says it was worth it. She’s sorry about the baby. He is too, and she says it’s Nelle’s fault. He says it just happened; no one is to blame. He says they named him Jonah; it means peace, and he’s at peace. Josslyn thinks they should get out of there, take out the speedboat, and get away. Michael says it sounds nice, but he has to take care of something first. They hug, and he says he’s proud of her. She says she had to do something, and he says he knows the feeling.

Lulu appreciates the endorsement, and tells Nina and Maxie the story will run tomorrow. Nina says she’s looking forward to the story coming to an end.

Peter tells Robert that locking him up is counter-productive. He’d prove more useful to the Bureau if the charges were dropped. He has information about the others. The ones who came before Jason. Patients One, Two, Three, Four, and Five.

Finn would love to say they have the wrong guy, but they went through all that trouble to get him here. The boss man tells him to just be the good doctor and take care of their very special patient.

Curtis tells Stella that he did send a thumbs-up emoji. She says, how noble. He suggests they talk about something happier. What role does she want to play in the wedding? She says she called off Shonda. Don’t push it.

Jordan reads Nelle her rights. Nelle can’t believe she’s doing this now. Jordan says she has a lot of questions, and wants to make sure Nelle knows her rights. She says the baby she was carrying is dead because of the department. She wipes her hands all over Jordan, and says there’s blood on Jordan’s hands. Chase and Michael too.

Brad and Lucas walk in with Wiley. Michael stares at the baby.

On Monday, Drew needs to set the record straight with Margaux, Carly says it will take time she doesn’t have, and Michael asks to hold Wiley.

🗽 In Other Housewives News…

Carole says goodbye to being a Housewife. Not that she was ever a housewife.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2018/07/25/carole-radziwill-exit-real-housewives-new-york/839247002/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

🗿 Quotes of the Week

I can’t very well marry a dentist from New Jersey!Jackie Onassis to Truman Capote when he questioned her marriage to Ari.

You’re dressed like this amorphous blob of khaki. – Dwight (Rainn Wilson), The Office

There’s only one party worse than this one. The Donner party. And they had better food. – Sophie (Jennifer Coolidge), 2 Broke Girls

Better to aim at the stars than shoot in a well.Worst. Fortune. Cookie. Ever.

Love works out less than Chris Christie. – Max (Kat Dennings), 2 Broke Girls

Start a discussion, not a fire. – Refinery29 on posting comments

🎢 As For Your Weekend…

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