What I Watched Today

(Nada enchilada summer – condensed because life is short & summer should be fun)

General Hospital

Monday:

Nina pushed Drew’s wheelchair into the lake… with him in it.

Jack wanted to know how Valentin had the black box, and Valentin said, right place, right time. Jack flashed back to telling Nina that if Valentin found the box before they did, they were screwed. Jack asked what Valentin would want in return, and Valentin said, immediate access to all his accounts and his assets unfrozen.

When Britt saw Jason come into the hospital, she said he was home. He said he’d been let go, and she said she didn’t think she’d see him again. He asked if they could talk somewhere, and she cracked him across the face.

New Ethan met Ava at the pool for a drink, and she asked what he was after. He said the truth about her visit to Brook. Did she tell Brook anything about Phoebe’s father?

Gio sang to Phoebe, when Brook came into the solarium. He asked if things were good and she said everything was perfect.

Willow asked if she was under arrest, but Chase said the PCPD just wanted her to answer some questions. It was about her connection to Sidwell.

Nina freaked and grabbed her phone. She screamed Drew’s name and ran off.

Josslyn said Valentin had already been set free. Did he want to push it? He said he thought he was on a roll, and Jack said the box was stolen property and he didn’t have to negotiate. He just had to enforce the law. Valentin said, but then Jack and the WSB would have to explain how he’d gotten it. Could he imagine the fallout? A good time would not be had by all. Jack said he thought they could work something out.

Molly said she was subbing for Turner in questioning Willow, and Dante said he’d sent Chase to get her. He was trying to rebuild trust with Chase.

Willow said she barely knew Sidwell, and Chase said they were just being thorough and she’d had dealings with him as a congresswoman. She said she was in the middle of something important. Could he tell them that he couldn’t find her?

Brook thanked Gio for babysitting, and he said he loved it, and besides, Brook had set up a record contract for him. She said she’d just set up a meeting and Simon had agreed to a 90 day out in case he wanted to bail. He said that wouldn’t happen. He wasn’t changing his mind, but it meant a lot that she was looking out for him.

Britt brought Jason into an exam room, and he asked if there was a particular reason for the slap. She said, so she could treat him for an injury. He might have a concussion. He said, the slap wasn’t that hard, but she said it was the only way they could have privacy, since she was on probation at the hospital. She was in shock and sorry she’d slapped him. She’d been scared for him. He said it was nothing he couldn’t handle. The important thing was, he was home now for good. She hugged him.

Ava asked if Ethan was spying on her, but he said Tracy mentioned it when she’d invited him over for backgammon. The guy from the stables she normally played with wasn’t available. She’d said Ava dropped a gift by for Phoebe. Ava said she wasn’t entirely comfortable keeping Ethan’s secret and wanted to know more about Phoebe’s situation. He said it was for Phoebe’s protection. Her father was a really bad guy who couldn’t know she existed and the fewer people who knew, the better. She said she hadn’t said anything, but he said that didn’t mean she wouldn’t, right?

Gio told Brook that he wasn’t giving up the violin, but wanted to concentrate on playing guitar and singing. He had to pack since he was moving back in with Sonny tomorrow. She said he could stop by anytime, even to swim in the lake, and should grab one more swim before he left.

Valentin brought the box in, and Jack said he had to examine the contents, but in the meantime Josslyn would take him to start the process of unfreezing his accounts. Valentin left with Josslyn, and Jack opened the box.

Dante and Molly waited in the interrogation room, and Dante said he’d heard Molly was taking on Sidwell’s trials. Molly said Turner wanted her to focus on the Lucas Jones shooting first, and he said Boyle had been vague about the reason Sidwell and Willow were working together. She said if they could connect Sidwell’s illegal activities with a sitting congresswoman, it would strengthen her case. Turner believed Willow should be behind bars and maybe she was right.

Chase said he couldn’t lie for Willow, and she apologized. It wasn’t like she had anything to hide. He said she could say no, but it would raise suspicions, and she said they probably thought she was guilty. He said if he went back without her, they’d just send someone to her house later, and she left with him.

Jason told Britt that they’d pulled him out of his cell, cleaned him up, and put him on a plane back to Port Charles. He was only told the charges were dropped. She asked if he knew Cullum was dead, and he said Danny filled him in. He’d taken Danny on a road trip. She asked when he’d gotten back, and he said, about two weeks ago. She asked how long it took to send a text to her, but he said he wanted to do this in person. Was she mad? She said she’d let him know, and he asked how she was. She said it had been a nightmare, but some good came out of it. It turned out she wasn’t going to die. She didn’t have Huntington’s and never did. He hugged her.

Ethan asked why keeping his secret was hard for Ava, and she said because a baby was involved. She was afraid that Brook and Chase would lose Phoebe at some point. He said that wasn’t going to happen as long as Phoebe’s father stayed in the dark, and she said Brook was curious about the father and worried he’d come forward later and ask for money. Ethan said he was pretending to be the father, so that wouldn’t happen, but she said she didn’t think Brook was going to drop this. Brook asked if she knew who he was and she said she didn’t know, but she’d feel better if Ethan told her who the father was.

Dante thanked Chase for bringing Willow in, and Chase left. Molly said Boyle told them that Willow took multiple meetings with Sidwell and asked Willow to tell them about those.

Jack took out the folder about Drew, when his phone rang. He said, send her in, and Nina ran into his office. He told her that he just found the evidence against Drew, but she said it was too late. She’d just killed him.

Gio went to the boathouse, looked in the lake, and said, what the hell?

Jason asked if Britt had been misdiagnosed, but she said she’d just been manipulated for years. Cullum’s doctor told her and she believed it because of genetics. Then later, Cullum offered her a fake miracle drug to incentivize her working for him. Jason said she’d had a test when they were on the run, but she said Cullum had been keeping tabs on her, playing the long game, but she’d taken another test to be sure. She’d done a lot of terrible things to keep herself alive, and hurt a lot of people. Marco died trying to help her, then she found out it was all for nothing. What was she supposed to do with that?

Ethan said it was too dangerous to reveal the identity of Phoebe’s father, both for Phoebe and for Ava. Ava didn’t want to be on his radar. She wondered if he was really the father, but he said he and Delilah were just friends. She’d gotten involved with a scary guy and he helped her get away. She asked if the scary guy had known Delilah was pregnant, and Ethan said, yes, but once the adoption papers were signed, the adoption would be sealed and he’d never find her. It was what was best for Phoebe. Ava said she made up her mind.

Chase went home and told Brook that Anna was giving him a chance to make detective again. She wanted him and Dante to be partners as well, and they were both open to the idea. He also wanted Brook to know that Willow had been brought in for questioning, but it was unrelated to Jordan’s accident. He wanted to tell her because Dante gave him the opportunity to bring her in and he took it.

Molly said, according to Boyle, Willow and Sidwell met at each other’s homes, and Willow said they had busy schedules, so it was easier. Molly asked what the meetings were about, and Willow flashed back to telling Nina that Sidwell was providing the paralytic drug keeping Drew in check. She told Molly that it was mostly about how Sidwell’s company intersected with various public works in Port Charles. Molly asked if Sidwell ever tried to bribe her, but Willow said, of course (🍷) not. She hardly knew him. Had the councilman made a specific accusation against her? Molly said, no, and Willow told her that their time there was done.

Jack said, Nina pushed Drew’s wheelchair into the lake with him in it? and she said, of course (🍷) he was in it. Willow told her that Jack had given up on finding the black box and offered to get them out of the country. At the moment, she’d thought there was no hope and it was over and she snapped. They were on the dock and she’d released the chair brake. He spoke to her in that threateningly smug way he had, and she lost it. She regretted it as soon as it happened and was going to call 911, but he didn’t resurface. Jack said it wasn’t her fault, and she said he had to help her. Please.

Ava told Ethan it had been obvious Phoebe was where she belonged. In spite of her concerns, she’d stay silent. She believed he wanted the best for Phoebe. Their business was concluded and he’d never have to deal with her again. He told her, who said he wanted that?

Brook said she understood, but Chase said he realized he was involving himself in Willow’s life again and didn’t want to give her the wrong idea. Brook and Phoebe were his priority. She said she knew that and would never ask him not to be himself and help people, including Willow. He said, full disclosure. She should also know Willow had asked him to accompany her to DC for a conference on police reform, but he said he had to be there for her and Phoebe. Brook asked how Willow took it, and he said she understood and respected his decision.

Molly said they still had a few questions, and Willow said, then they’d have to schedule a meeting through her lawyer. She was there in good faith. It was too bad the same couldn’t be said for them. Turner had already falsely accused her of attempted murder and leaving the scene of an accident. Now they were trying to connect her to Sidwell, which was a huge reach. It was bordering on harassment. If they needed anything else, they could contact her through her lawyer. She left.

As they waited, Valentin said Jack must not know Josslyn’s part in his release, but Josslyn said he did. He hated Valentin, not her. He said her mother was worried about her, and she said she was worried about her mother. Being with him was a huge risk. He said he’d thought Josslyn was warming up to him and in part she’d had him released out of gratitude. After all, he had saved her life.

Jason said Britt had been lied to. None of what happened after that was her fault. She said she should have put the medication under a microscope. She would have seen it was only saline. He said she had no reason to believe the diagnosis wasn’t real, and she said he should hate her for dragging him into this mess. He was locked up in a hellhole and probably beaten up on the daily because of her. He said, because of Cullum, and she asked, why he didn’t tell her that he’d been protecting Rocco? He said, there wasn’t time and he’d had to keep it simple, and she thanked him for the sacrifice he’d made for Rocco. Rocco was pretty beaten up about it. He said he’d talked to Rocco and hoped his guilt had been eased a little, and she said Rocco came with her when she took off. He hadn’t wanted her to be alone. He said Rocco told him, and she said it was selfish of her to let him. She’d wanted to spend time with Rocco because she thought she was dying and wanted to protect him from Cullum. She guessed her motives were a little messy. He said she didn’t have to defend herself to him. She still wasn’t giving herself enough credit. She said he had a serious blind spot when it came to her, but he said he didn’t. He saw her for exactly who she was.

Ethan said he’d taken a bullet for Ava. The least she could do was have another drink with him. She said she’d waited on him hand and foot during his convalescence and had more than repaid her debt, and he said, then stay because he wanted her to and because she wanted to. She sat back down and said she supposed she could stay for one more drink.

Brook said Willow wasn’t the easiest subject, but Chase said, because Brook trusted him, it was. It was also necessary for their marriage. She said, and their family, and he said, both of which meant the world to him. She said her too, and they kissed.

Jason asked, what was the story with Britt’s brother? He heard her brother turned out to be Nathan’s twin. She said, he was Cassius… when a nurse came to the door and said a patient was waiting for delivery. Britt said it turned out Mr. Morgan didn’t need to be admitted and she’d be right there. The nurse left, and Britt told Jason, sorry. Babies had no respect for other people’s time. He asked her to text him when she was done, and she asked if he remembered what she said before the WSB whisked him away. He said she’d told him that she loved him, and she said she meant it. He said, that’s good. Because he loved her too. She smiled and left. (Collective sigh from the viewers.)

Josslyn said Valentin had saved her life. He’d managed to convince Z that Cullum was a double-agent. Z and his rescue team got to her just in time to get her to GH before she bled out on the loading dock. So yes, she was very grateful to him. But that didn’t mean her gratitude didn’t have limits, especially when it came to his relationship with her mother. Her phone chirped and she told him, congratulations. He was solvent again. His accounts were unfrozen and he was free to do whatever he was going to do next. She left.

Molly asked Dante for his take, and he said the fact that Willow stonewalled her raised more questions. Like, how often did they connect? When were they meeting? Molly said, and more importantly, what were they meeting about?

Jack and Nina ran down to the dock, and Jack said he’d get Drew’s body out of the water. He took off his jacket, and Nina pointed to where Drew went off, when Gio came running up. He asked if they were looking for Drew, and Nina said she’d gone to get some air and put him there, but when she came back, he was gone. Gio said he found Drew. He went for a swim and found Drew in the water. Nina said Drew couldn’t swim. He was paralyzed. Was Gio saying he was dead? Gio said, no, no, no. He was sorry. That wasn’t what he was saying at all. Drew was alive and he was okay.

Back home on the phone with Obrecht, Willow said she had to pick up the kids from camp and was going to do it herself, but she had an unexpected visit from the PCPD… Yes, again. If they questioned someone else, they might actually solve a crime… No. She hadn’t murdered anyone. Please tell Wiley and Amelia she’d be there soon. She thanked Obrecht and began to gather up her stuff, suddenly seeing a muddy footprint on the floor. She was about to examine it, when the door opened, and dripping wet Drew stood there.

Tuesday:

Drew said, hi, honey. I am home. (I’m so glad they didn’t miss the opportunity for him to say that.)

In his old kitchen, Sonny asked if Carly’s special friend was in the attic, but she said the moss bowl 🎍was right there she didn’t owe him an answer. Jason walked in, and Carly ran to hug him. Sonny told him, welcome home, and they hugged.

Isaiah held the baby, and Portia thanked him for being understanding at the hospital and giving Curtis his moment. Isaiah said he knew who Dez’s father was, and she said, Dez would know Isaiah and love him.

Josslyn saw Trina at the pool and suggested a cocktail, when Emma approached with drinks and asked if Josslyn wanted to join them.

Gio said Drew was struggling and he’d helped him get to shore. He was walking and talking. Jack asked where Drew was now.

Drew told Willow that this moment was all he’d been dreaming about for months.

Isaiah took photos of Portia with Desmond, and Portia left to change the baby. There was a knock at the door, and Isaiah assumed it was Curtis, but it was Marshall.

Carly asked why they’d let Jason go, but he said he had no idea. Nobody told him anything. Carly thought that was weird, but Sonny said he was just glad Jason was back. Jason said he was sorry he hadn’t checked in with them, but he’d needed to spend time with Danny. How’d Danny do while he was away? Carly said, he struggled. They all had. They had no information about him. Jason said he’d tried to answer Danny’s questions, but wasn’t sure how it went. Danny had a rough year because of the choices he’d made.

In the solarium, Charlotte welcomed Danny home, and he said he’d be living there with his dad now. Rocco came in and said he’d thought Danny and Scout left. Danny said they came back, and Scout said she’d be doing her swim training there and Danny would be living there again. Danny asked if Rocco was okay with that.

Josslyn told Emma that she had a job in an office. It was full-time, so no graduation for her. She was sorry she hadn’t been able to watch Trina do her thing, but Trina said it had been one more thing to stress about and she was glad it was done and over with. Emma asked where Josslyn was working, and Josslyn said, the WSB.

Gio told Jack that he’d wanted to call 911, but Drew kept saying he was fine. He offered to bring Drew to GH, but he said he had to see Willow, so he drove Drew to his house.

Willow asked how Drew got there… Where was her mother? What did he do to her? He said, nothing… yet. He wanted to come home and see his loving wife before he did anything else. Willow tried to talk, but he said he’d listened to her for so long and all he could do was sit there and blink like a desperate idiot. Now it was his turn, so blink all she wanted while she still could.

Jason said he thought he and Danny came to place of peace, but Danny was angry and had a right to be. Sonny said everyone knew what it cost Jason to be separated from his son, but Jason said Danny was a kid. He felt like his dad was always going to leave or put somebody else first. Sonny said, this time, the somebody was his grandson and he wouldn’t forget that. Carly said, you were protecting Rocco? and Jason said, Rocco shot Cullum.

Scout wondered what was going on, and Rocco explained that he and Danny had been fighting. Danny said he’d done something he shouldn’t have, especially to family, because he’d been freaked out about his dad. Rocco said he’d talked to Jason and it was over. He was good with Danny living there as long as Danny was cool with seeing him when he was there. Danny said he was cool, and Rocco asked, what about Charlotte? Charlotte said she just wanted them to stop being angry idiots and be friends again. She wasn’t mad at anybody. They should enjoy the rest of the summer. (Summer should be fun!)

Isaiah introduced himself, and Marshall said he was there to meet his grandson. He’d come straight from the airport. Portia came out and Marshall said she looked radiant and hugged her.

Willow took out her phone, and Drew told her to make sure she told 911 that she’d shot him in the back at close range twice. She asked if they could please talk, but he told her, put the phone down now. She set it on the table and said she had an explanation, but he said he’d listened to her try to justify her actions enough for a lifetime. He could understand why she’d snapped, but after he’d helped convince the jury she was innocent, she stabbed him in the neck, drugged him, and kept him a prisoner in his own body for months. Then today, her mother tried to drown him. She rolled his wheelchair off the dock after she got a phone call. Did she tell Nina to try and kill him? Willow’s phone rang, but he wouldn’t let her answer it. He saw it was Nina and said he’d like to tell her the good news that they were home alone together and he was so excited about what came next.

Jack asked, how long ago did Gio take Drew home? and Gio said, about an hour ago. Nina said Willow wasn’t picking up. They had to go. Jack told Gio, thanks, and he and Nina ran off.

Drew said, Nina didn’t even leave a message. Now where were they? Willow said, if he killed her, he’d be throwing the life away he just got back, and he said he knew, but he’d been imagining wrapping his hands around her neck and squeezing the life out of her for so long. But… no. He wasn’t going to kill her, but she was going to wish he did.

Drew said the hardest part for him had been not being able to tell Willow how stupid she sounded lying to herself and trying to justify her actions. (Now he knows how we all felt about him.) Did the woman he loved ever exist? She said he never loved her. He loved the person he was trying to mold her into. He said now he knew better. And the whole world would know what a conniving, heartless psychopath she was. He was going to tell Wiley and Amelia himself so they didn’t get confused. She said he didn’t need to hurt them to hurt her, but he said it would hurt so much more if he did. Could she imagine Michael’s reaction to her being in prison for life? He’d get full custody and make sure her kids didn’t remember they ever even had a mother.

Josslyn told Trina and Emma that she was no longer undercover and worked in the office. She thought she could do good as an agent, but sometimes the means to those ends were awful and she’d hated lying to them. She was on assignment when she’d stolen that internship from Emma. Emma said she didn’t care about that. Did Josslyn know what was happening with her grandmother? Josslyn said she was trying to find out what Director Cullum knew about Anna, and Emma asked if Josslyn was on Spoon Island when he died, but Josslyn told her that she wasn’t at liberty to say. Emma asked if her grandmother knew Josslyn was WSB.

Carly said she knew Jason was covering for someone, but would have never guessed it was Rocco. Jason said Rocco followed Britt to the pier and when he got there, Britt was on the ground unconscious and Cullum was about to kill her. He fought with Cullum and Cullum lost his gun. Cullum pulled out a steel baton and was about to crack his head open, when he heard the gunshot. Cullum fell to the ground and Rocco was there with Cullum’s gun in complete shock. There was no time, so he told Nathan, or Cassius, to get Rocco out of there now, and they got out. Not knowing how to handle a gun, Rocco had hurt himself, so he replicated the same injury on himself to cover up Rocco’s blood on the gun. Britt started to come to and Dante was almost there, so he told her to tell Dante that he was the one who shot Cullum. He thought him protecting Rocco was what hurt Danny the most.

Charlotte suggested going to see a DJ at Rice Plaza, and Rocco asked Scout about her swimming. Scout explained it was to raise money for breast cancer research, and Charlotte asked if that was why she’d swum to Egret Island. Scout said, it was, but she’d checked out the island another time. It didn’t seem like anyone went there and there was a lot of wildlife. Danny suggested taking the speedboat there and building a bonfire on the beach, but Rocco said it was a terrible idea.

Willow said she wasn’t losing her children again, but Drew said she’d done this to herself. He was going to give her everything and she tried to murder him. He swiped some things off the table, and Willow squealed. Drew said she didn’t stand a chance against him, but she said he’d had a lot of physical activity today. Was he sure he had the strength to fight her off? He said, let’s find out, Nina ran in with Jack, who had his gun drawn.

Marshall fussed over Desmond and said it took him back to when Curtis was a baby. He had that same frown. He’d missed a lot of Curtis’s life, but wasn’t going to do that with Desmond. He was going to watch him grow up into a fine man just like his dad.

Rocco said if they built a bonfire, someone would notice and call Harbor Patrol, but Charlotte said they could still go. Scout suggested they just hang out at the Qs tonight and go tomorrow, but Danny said he’d rather go now. Unless Rocco was going to tell on them. Rocco said telling on people was Danny’s thing, not his, and Charlotte and Danny left.

Jason told Carly and Sonny that he’d told Danny the truth. He couldn’t let the WSB take Rocco and he was glad he was the one in that cell. They’d done everything they could to keep him disoriented and off-balance, and he hadn’t even known where he was until he was released. He’d spent a lot of time in isolation. Carly hugged him and said they were just glad he was back where he belonged. They missed him. Sonny said, a lot happened, and Jason said he heard Sidwell was in jail. Charges gonna stick? Sonny said, definitely. He and Laura made sure of that.

Josslyn told Emma that Anna knew she was WSB, but couldn’t say anything because she was still undercover, and Emma said Josslyn was an idiot for joining the WSB. Her grandmother was the strongest person she’d ever met and the WSB almost broke her. She hadn’t been tethered to reality at all. The WSB took people, drained them of everything they had, and then dumped them. Why would Josslyn want that for herself? Josslyn said she got why Emma felt that way, and Emma asked if Trina would like to weigh in. Trina said she was worried about Josslyn, but loved and believed in her. It was her decision and her choice. Josslyn’s phone rang and she left to take the call. Emma said Trina couldn’t possibly be okay with this.

Willow ran to Nina, and Drew said Gio knew he didn’t drown, but Nina said no one would care how he died. They’d just be thrilled he was gone. She told Jack, shoot him, but Jack said it wasn’t necessary now that they had a way to control him. Drew said there was no way they were going to drug him again, but Jack said he had something better. Evidence that Drew misappropriated federal funds allocated to the McConkey Esplanade to fund his campaign, which was a federal offense. He also had proof Drew bribed a nurse at the German burn clinic to keep Willow from Michael. When her former in-laws found out, he bet they wouldn’t be pleased. And he had proof that Drew bribed the judge who later turned up dead. Drew said that wasn’t him, but Jack said he didn’t care and neither would anyone else once they heard all this. By the time Drew got out of prison, he’d be a pariah. Drew said turn him in. It would be worth it to take them all down with him.

Scout said it was a dumb idea to go to the island and Charlotte and Danny ganging up on Rocco was super annoying. She was about to show Rocco the route to the island, when he saw her list of sponsors and said Monica would be really proud of her. She said she was also doing it for her dad. He’d taught her how to swim. Being stuck in that chair had to be a nightmare for him. It was for her.

Jack said the evidence was airtight, but Drew said a white collar crime was nothing in comparison to what they’d be facing. He’d get a few years, while they’d be locked up for life. Jack said Drew should have read the congressional fine print a little more carefully. Each count could carry up to 20 years and there were several. Willow said Scout would grow up with Alexis and when she found out he was going to prison, the light in her eyes would just go out and her spirit would die. He’d probably see it when she visited him in prison until it and she faded away forever. Nina said, and this part was mostly a gift for her. Please let her see Tracy’s face when she found out he was going to prison. And Michael would have a field day. Willow said, but none of that had to happen. Scout didn’t need to lose her father. Wiley and Amelia could keep their mother and they didn’t have to destroy each other. They could decide right now to just walk away.

Sonny told Jason about how he’d saved Turner from Sidwell. The case against him was strong and Sidwell would go away for a long time. Jason said it seemed strange that Sidwell would grab Turner as a hostage, but Sonny said she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Carly said maybe the DA’s office would stop assuming he was behind all crime in Port Charles, and Sonny said it would be kind of nice to have a friend in the DA’s office.

Trina told Emma that she didn’t love Josslyn lying about the WSB, but she got why. Maybe now things would be better. Gio came in and said they weren’t going to believe this. Drew was talking and walking.

Drew asked what was on the table, and Jack said it was Willow’s show. Willow said, what happened before is forgotten and never spoken about again. He could announce his recovery however he wanted and they’d get an immediate divorce. Drew asked what it was going to cost him, but she said, nothing. He could keep his house and his money. All she wanted was him out of her life. Nina said, one more thing. He was to leave Willow’s political career alone and not run for office to get his seat back. His days in congress were done. Jack said he’d release the evidence at a moment’s notice, so Drew would do well to remember what was at stake. Willow asked if they had a deal.

Marshall asked if Isaiah was living there, but Portia said he was staying there to help out. He had a place of his own. She just wanted to warn him that things were a little bit tough between her and Curtis right now, but they were putting the animosity to the side for the sake of Dez. Marhsall said he hoped so. Dez deserved the best they had. Isaiah came back and said Dez was out like a light, and Marshall said he should push on. He and Portia hugged and she thanked him for coming. Isaiah said it was nice to meet him and he hoped they got to know each other better in the future. He held out his hand, and Marshall said let him be straight. His loyalty would always lie with his son, but he was willing to take Isaiah on his own terms. They shook hands, and Marshall said Isaiah made Portia happy which was good for his grandson. There could never be too much love in a child’s life. Maybe after the trial, they could all move on. Portia said she thought that would depend on the outcome of the trial.

At the boathouse, Danny said he and Charlotte had gotten back. No cops. No trouble. Charlotte said he had to admit, not building a bonfire was a good call on Rocco’s part, and Danny said Rocco was just mad at him for telling Brennan that he’d shot Cullum. He didn’t want to cause trouble between her and Rocco. She said Rocco was doing that, not him. Their dads were free, Cullum was gone, and the WSB never wanted to talk about any of this again. It was finally over and if Rocco was still mad, that was a Rocco problem.

Emma said Drew was incredibly lucky that Gio found him. He would have drowned otherwise. Gio said he didn’t know how much longer Drew could have held onto the dock. He was too weak to pull himself out of the water. Trina said, so he was walking around and talking? and Gio said it was amazing. Emma toasted, to Gio, who doesn’t know the meaning of the words off duty. Around the corner on the phone, Josslyn said she needed to make a secure phone call to the Berlin office.

Carly told Jason that Josslyn refused to leave the WSB, but at least she wasn’t undercover, and Jason said, small victories, right? Sonny said he didn’t know if Jason had heard, but Valentin was a free man. He and Carly were in front of GH talking. He pulled up and she beelined toward Valentin and started kissing him. They were kissing. Carly asked if they couldn’t save this fight for another night. Jason was home, they’d all been through hell, it was over, and the three of them were together. Jason said he was good with that, and Sonny said him too. (Everyone was all happy, but you now it won’t be for long.)

Drew said they had a deal, and Willow said her lawyer would deliver the divorce papers. She expected them to be signed and returned without delay. Drew said, fine. He didn’t want to be married to her one more second than he needed to be. She laughed and said the feeling was mutual, and he said the only way she was getting away with this was because she had the WSB on her side. He knew them and she had a double cross in her future. It was only a matter of time. Now all of them get out of his house. Jack and Nina left, but Willow stopped at the door, turned, took her ring off, and mic dropped it on the floor. She said, ah, the sound of freedom, and left. Drew said, enjoy it while it lasts, you treacherous bitch, and the cheese stood alone.

Wednesday:

Jason was back at the Quartermaines, and Olivia wanted to create a welcome home celebration. Ned told him that there had been significant damage to the hull in the speedboat, and Tracy said, here comes the prime suspect, when Danny walked in.

Ava woke up next to Ethan.

Nina went to see Jack and said she wasn’t sure if he’d see her after she’d almost made him an accessory to murder.

Trina met Kai at the pool, and he asked what was wrong. She said it was Drew. He was back on his feet again and she thought everything was about to change.

Alexis told Molly that they’d postpone her book launch party. Right now, she just wanted Molly to make an airtight case against Sidwell. Molly said she planned to, and Alexis said the system didn’t work unless people were held accountable and the guilty were brought to justice. She opened the door and Willow was there.

At the hospital, Felicia asked about Drew’s communication devices, and Elizabeth said she thought she’d finally convinced Willow that it would be good for Drew. Felicia said something told her that he wouldn’t need it anymore, and Drew walked in with Martin.

Ethan woke up, and Ava told him that he should get checked for sleep apnea… like now, today. He said he’d be more quiet this time.

Nina wondered what it said about her that she’d pushed a paralyzed man into a lake, and Jack told her that it said there really was nothing she wouldn’t do for her daughter.

Trina said Gio claimed Drew could walk and talk after he’d pulled Drew from the water, and Kai wondered how he got in the water in the first place. She said, he wouldn’t go to the hospital. He’d just wanted Gio to take him home so he could speak to his wife. Kai said, maybe because she was the one who tried to drown him.

Felicia was surprised Drew could walk, and Elizabeth asked how it was possible. Drew said he suddenly realized he could talk and he figured maybe he could stand. Elizabeth said it was miraculous, and Drew said he thought maybe a neurologist could give him some insights. Felicia said she’d take him and left with Drew. Elizabeth asked if Drew said anything else about what happened, but Martin said all he knew was he’d woken up to the sound of Drew’s voice on his phone. He ran over and found Drew in the doorway leaning on his cane. Elizabeth wondered where Willow was.

Alexis said Scout was at swim practice, but Willow said she needed a lawyer. She and Drew were getting a divorce. As of last night, Drew was no longer locked in.

Danny said he’d taken the boat out to Egret Island just for fun, and may have grazed a sandbar, but he didn’t think he’d done any damage. Tracy said the entire hull had to be repainted, and Jason said Danny would pay for it out of his wages. He was getting his job back at the pool, if it was okay with Olivia. Olivia said she’d garnish his wages herself, when Gio came in. He said it would liven things up having Danny back at the pool, but after the whole Drew thing, he’d had enough excitement. Michael asked, what happened with Drew? and Gio said he found Drew in the lake and had to pull him out of the water. Tracy asked if he was dead, but Gio said, no. He’d saved him. Tracy gave a disappointed, oh, but Ned said he’d done the right thing. Gio said, the craziest part was, Drew was walking and talking. It was like he was good as new.

Ethan ordered room service, when Ava took the phone from him. He said he was paying, but she said she didn’t have time for breakfast. He said he’d wanted to enjoy each other’s company a little longer, but he could see she couldn’t get away from him fast enough.

Michael took off, and Gio asked if they were upset that he’d saved Drew, but Olivia said, no. Jason asked how Drew ended up in the water, but Gio said he didn’t know. He wouldn’t say. He’d tried to get Drew to go to the hospital, but he just wanted to go home. Tracy said, at least Gio got Drew off the property. Now that he was mobile – and worse, audible – his lifetime ban from the property was back in effect.

Martin said he didn’t think Willow was at the house, and Elizabeth wondered if she knew what was going on. He said she definitely did. According to Drew, they had quite the reunion.

Nina said it wasn’t premeditated, and Jack said he believed her. She said Drew knew she was upset and chose that moment to reveal he could speak. She knew he was about to tear Willow’s life apart and she snapped. She was the only person between her daughter and Drew. She had to protect Willow, so she just pushed him off the dock. Jack said she was provoked, but she said Drew provoked everyone. She was just upset that she fell for it. He said if there was anyone to blame for this, it was him.

Molly wondered how Drew recovered so suddenly, and Willow said she didn’t think even Drew knew, but a small percentage of people did recover. They’d had their first real discussion in months and agreed they no longer wanted to be married. He could keep the house and she didn’t want alimony. She just wanted to make sure her interests were protected. Alexis said she couldn’t represent Willow. She’d represented her in the custody agreement under the proviso she’d have access to her granddaughter. Molly said, now Drew could speak for himself, and Alexis said they didn’t want to alienate him. Willow said she was sorry it couldn’t work out and left.

In the elevator, Felicia said she’d be in touch with Drew about occupational therapy, and he thanked her. She and the hospital staff had gone above and beyond. She said she was sure it was nothing compared to the help he got at home. Willow was the real hero. He said he was very aware of everything Willow had done. Now they just had to find the best way to thank her. They got out, and Drew told Martin that they had another stop to make. This time, Martin wouldn’t just be driving him. He’d explain on the way. They left, and Elizabeth said, Drew just made this miraculous recovery. Where was his wife?

Gio said he was still mad about what Drew did to Ned, but even so, he thought Tracy should consider giving Drew a second chance. Maybe being locked in had changed him. Olivia said, even Vegas wasn’t taking those odds, and Tracy said there was no force on earth that could change that man for the better. Jason said there used to be a good side to Drew, but after everything he’d done to the family, especially Michael… He wanted the kids to see each other, but Drew shouldn’t have unlimited access to the house. Keep him away, if only for the peace of the family. Tracy said Drew tried to steal this house, not just from her, but from all of them, mostly her. He’d tried to steal or destroy the very cornerstones of their lives and when it came to Michael’s marriage, he’d succeeded at both. Gio said he just felt bad for Scout, and Tracy said Scout was welcome there anytime. Gio said, but Drew was her dad. They were all about family and Drew was technically… They all said, no! in unison, and Ned said Gio was the kind of person they should all aspire to be. Tracy said, but they were who they were and Drew on this property wasn’t happening.

Elizabeth told Felicia that Willow definitely knew about Drew’s recovery. She was at her office calling divorce lawyers. Didn’t it seem a little sudden to Felicia? Felicia said, maybe, and Elizabeth said, they’d seemed so devoted to each other. Felicia said, maybe they were and now they weren’t, but Drew had come there as a patient. Maybe they should just let his personal life lie.

Trina told Kai that they didn’t know if Willow tried to drown Drew, but they did know she shot him. Kai said being around a body of water with no witnesses gave Willow the opportunity to finish what she’d started. But if she did push him in, why wouldn’t he go straight to the police? She said, when he could blackmail her? That was totally his M.O. If she did try to drown him, he’d hold it over her head forever. Kai wondered what Drew would want from her, but Trina said, who cares? Drew had recovered and they could finally put this whole twisted situation behind them.

Alexis said, for all they knew, Willow was planning on divorce, but waited until Drew recovered, and Molly said there would be less political blowback for her. A year ago, it would have seemed to mercenary for Willow, but she wasn’t shy about holding Scout over their heads. Alexis said if she had to deal with Drew or Willow, she’d pick Willow any day.

Michael walked into Willow’s office and said he’d heard Drew was mobile again. She said he was, and he said he was tearing apart their custody agreement and taking the kids full time. There was no way in hell he was letting his children near Drew. She said it wouldn’t be necessary. He’d been right about Drew. He had no business being near Wiley and Amelia. That was one of the many reasons they were ending their marriage. He said he was glad she’d finally come to her senses, and she said now that Drew was out of her life, she was sure he’d have no problem adjusting the terms of their custody agreement.

Ava said she didn’t know what she was getting with Ethan. On one hand, he’d taken a bullet for her and gone to extraordinary lengths to protect Phoebe. But at the same time, he was always looking for an angle he could take advantage of. He said, if it unsettled her, it was because she was the same, and she said that was why she was trying to figure out what he had to gain by sleeping with her.

Jack said he was the one who initially suggested Nina kill Drew. Perhaps she’d heard his voice in the back of her head. She said, as much as she’d like to blame someone else, this decision was hers. Even though Drew deserved it, she was grateful she hadn’t killed him. And she was grateful for Jack. He hadn’t shamed or interrogated her. His first instinct was to clean up her mess, no questions asked. He said the Bureau had protocols in place to dispose of an inconvenience, and she said, so it was just another day at the office. He said the job did have its perks, and she asked why he was helping her this much. He said he supposed he was helping her because of Willow.

Tracy said she made a decision for the people who lived on this property and Scout wasn’t one of them. She could still train there, just without Drew. She didn’t see why it was a problem. Gio said it could just be about supporting Scout, and Tracy asked what Danny had to say. She wanted to know what was bothering him. Danny said maybe it made him a bad Quartermaine, but he didn’t think she should ban Drew.

Alexis told Molly that it was lucky Jason came back and took Danny to live at the Quartermaines. Drew might be more amenable to Scout coming there. Molly said, maybe the experience had mellowed Drew out a little, when the doorbell rang. She opened the door to Drew and Martin, and Drew asked if Scout was there, but Alexis said she was at practice. Drew said he’d wait, and Alexis said he was more than welcome. They’d just been told about his recovery. It was miraculous. He asked who told them, and Molly said, Willow just stopped by. Drew said Martin was acting as his attorney in case they caused a fuss, and Alexis said, about what? He said, Scout obviously. He was taking her home today.

Felicia told Elizabeth that she was going to miss Maxie and the family, but she thought it was the right move after everything that happened with Nathan’s brother. Elizabeth said, for what it was worth (🍷), she knew what it was like to be a mom with a child traveling abroad, and Felicia asked how Jake was doing. Elizabeth said he was great, and Felicia asked if she had any advice. Elizabeth said, video calls are a godsend. Never underestimate the power of a good care package. And if distance becomes a problem, remember they wouldn’t have made this huge move unless they were certain it was going to make their lives better. Felicia thanked her and left.

Jack told Nina that Congresswoman Cain had helped secure millions in funding for the WSB. It would be in their best interest keep her happy. Nina said she never thought about it that way, and he said that was how he justified his actions to the higher ups. As for his personal motives, disclosing those wouldn’t be good for his career. She asked what those motives would be, and he said Nina had saved his life and he was a man who repaid his debts.

Trina told Kai that Drew was up and walking. He could do or say whatever he wanted, so now their obligation of protecting him from Willow was over and done with. Kai asked, what about what they knew? and she said the only person who knew what they knew was Alexis, and she couldn’t say anything. So write his letter of resignation, submit it to Willow’s office, and they could say peace out to this whole mess. He said he’d love to wash his hands of it, but there were two innocent kids stuck with those two terrible people. They had to be the ones to protect them.

Drew asked Martin to tell them, and Martin said when Willow allowed Scout to stay there, she did it against Drew’s explicit wishes and making it worse, was Danny being allowed to stay there. He was sorry, but it was in direct violation of the restraining order. Drew said every boundary that he’d set for Scout was broken by Alexis. As such, he was never letting her anywhere near Scout again. Alexis said the terms had been clear. If she got Willow acquitted, she and her daughters would have access to Scout, and she kept her end of the bargain. Drew said he and Willow were no longer together, so anything Alexis had done for his soon to be ex-wife no longer carried any weight with him. Alexis asked, what about what she’d done for his daughter?

Willow said she’d been thinking 50/50, but Michael said they’d agreed 60/40 and it wasn’t changing. Unless she wanted to take her chances in court. She said maybe she would. The judge would look at her and see a woman who stayed by her incapacitated husband… He said, and dropped him the second he could walk and talk again. It would probably raise a few questions. She said not about her fitness as a parent. And what had she done lately? He said, that depended. After she shot her husband or after she tried to drown him? She said she’d been ably representing her district and his in the House of Representatives. Then the judge would look at him. He said, a successful businessman that provided a stable home for his children, while their mother knowingly immersed herself an admittedly toxic marriage. She said, a spoiled guy born into money with a prior conviction for killing a defenseless woman. A criminally questionable father and a hooker for a girlfriend. She had to say, she really liked her chances.

Ava wondered if Ethan was making sure she’d keep her mouth shut about Phoebe, but he said if he didn’t trust her, last night wouldn’t have happened. She asked if Sonny didn’t have something to do with this, but he said Sonny didn’t know anything about this and he preferred it to stay that way. She said, then what was his angle? and he said he did have an ulterior motive, two actually. One, she was beautiful, and two, he liked her. She asked, why? She’d been consistently mean to him on purpose. He said he thought she was flirting. She could slap him or throw a drink in his face, and he’d survive, but not knowing would be tougher. Was she sure she wasn’t hungry? She said she guessed she was a little puckish. Eggs, soft scrambled, avocado toast, please. He said, coming right up.

Nina said, so Jack was willing to call in a clean up team to cover up the murder she’d just committed so they could be even, but he said, actually, the opposite. He wanted her to know that when he asked her to dinner, it wasn’t because he owed her. She wondered if he was asking her out on a date, and he said he was asking her to dinner. She said she didn’t know, and he asked if that was a no, but she told him that she hadn’t said that. He said if she wanted to accept his invitation, but didn’t want to admit it, he could always blackmail her into a yes, but she said she’d been blackmailed enough for one lifetime. This time, she’d rather be on equal footing. He pulled her to him, and they kissed.

Michael said Drew was obsessed with Willow. She’d left him at the altar and he still wouldn’t let her go. Now she was trying to tell him that the second Drew was out of that chair, he’d agreed to a divorce. She said, it was a mutual decision, and he said take him to court. He’d love to have Drew depose so he could explain exactly why he was so willing to walk away from their marriage. She said, 50/50 was the best he was going to get, and he said they’d see about that. He left, and she picked up a photo of the kids and said, you see that? Mommy won and there is not a thing your father can do about it.

Trina told Kai that she wanted to say Wiley and Amelia weren’t their concern, but Drew and Willow were so… Kai said, toxic, and she told him that she was going to say psychotic, but that worked too. He said it wouldn’t take much for those two to get into a tit for tat fight and he didn’t want the kids trapped between them, and she said, if Michael knew all the facts, maybe they could get the kids out of the situation. What if they told Michael for a fact that they knew Willow shot Drew?

Tracy said before Drew became indistinguishable from a piece of furniture, he went out of his way to keep Danny’s sister away from him and the rest of the family. She didn’t understand. Why was he taking Drew’s side? Danny said he wasn’t. He was taking Scout’s side. If he came between her and her dad, he was no better than Drew was. She said, he could burn down an orphanage and be better than Drew, and he said he just got his dad back. So did Scout. So for her sake, he thought they should at least try tolerating Drew. She said Danny wasn’t the one Drew framed on one of his little visits there, and he said maybe Drew would do something terrible again, but he wouldn’t let Scout come there without him. Jason said if it was up to him, he’d never see that guy again, and Tracy said he had that choice, but Jason said, not really. He couldn’t stop Drew from seeing Scout while she was there, then turn around and ask if Scout and Danny could see each other. She said, between Danny and Drew, there was a universe of difference, and Jason said he knew, but he had to make the first gesture as a father, not just a Quartermaine. Tracy said the problem with that gesture was that he was asking all of them to support it and it’s repercussions, and Jason said he knew. With difficulty, Tracy said, all right. What if Drew was welcome there only when he was with Scout and she kept him on a literal leash? (I’d pay to see that.) Ned said he didn’t know how Drew would feel about the leash part, but he liked it, and Danny said he thought it was great. He and Tracy hugged.

Alexis said, another man, a decent man, would be grateful to the people who loved and cared for his child when he couldn’t. But not Drew. He was as spiteful and arrogant as ever. Drew said she might want to watch her tone, but she told him to watch his damn tone. This was her house. He’d had all this time to think about what he could do with his life now and what kind of person he could be now. He said that was all he thought about, and she said, and this was the conclusion he came to? To use his own daughter as a weapon to hurt people who love and care about her. He hadn’t learned anything. Just like before, he was going to keep pushing and pushing until someone else took a shot at him. He asked if that was a threat, but she said it didn’t have to be her. It wouldn’t be her. She could just sit back and wait for somebody less patient to take a shot at him. And given his winning personality, it was just a matter of time. They’ll just keep trying until they finish the job, and they will. Scout walked in and ran to Drew, crying. They hugged, and she said, dad. Drew said he wanted her to know that they’d never be separated again.

Thursday:

Ava and Ethan lounged at the pool, when Chase and Brook came in. Ethan said, if it wasn’t for them, he and Ava wouldn’t be together. Chase asked if Brook didn’t want to meet Michael somewhere else, but she said they could discuss Deception business anywhere. Besides, she was following his lead in putting him and Phoebe first.

Stella had tea with Tracy at the mansion, and Tracy told her about Maxie moving to Australia. She’d sold her shares in Deception to Michael, who’d formed an alliance with Brook. She and Brook were supposed to be a team. She’d only gotten involved with Deception because of Brook. Torturing Lucy Coe was just a perk.

Felicia met Lucy at the MetroCourt Gardens and apologized for being late. She’d been on the phone with Maxie. Lucy said she was still upset with Maxie, but asked how she was, and Felicia said, good. It sounded like moving was the best decision they could make. Lucy said that was peachy keen lovely for Maxie. She was stuck there with a mess of Maxie’s making.

Isaiah told Tristan that he’d be gone for at least a week, but Stella would answer any questions he had. Tristan left, and Britt asked if Isaiah was going on vacation, but he said he was going to court to testify against Curtis Ashford.

Trina told Curtis that Portia was napping, and he said he wanted to spend as much time with his son and daughter as possible. She asked if he meant before the trial, and he said, in general, but yeah. The doorbell rang, and he said he was expecting his backup. Go see for herself. She answered to the door to Marshall and they hugged.

Peter asked how much evidence Anna needed. It was plain as day Cassius and Britt were responsible for what happened to her. She said she knew, but had to be certain, and he said she was. They were Faisons through and through. And like their father, they would never stop coming for her. There was a knock at the door and Anna opened it to Jason.

Felicia said she was sorry if Maxie put Lucy in a bind, but Lucy said she couldn’t stay mad at Maxie for very long. Besides, it must be hard on Felicia. Felicia said it was, but she and Mac were planning lots of visits. Lucy said that kind of made her feel worse about this. Felicia was missing her daughter, and something Lucy had dreamed about for so long was finally coming to fruition. Felicia asked what it was, and Lucy said she’d show Felicia instead of telling her. Ta-da! Serina came in and Lucy hugged her. Serina said she was glad to be home.

Stella said Tracy still held plenty of shares in Deception and Michael was family. It would be different if they’d sided against her with Lucy, but they didn’t. This way, the Quartermaines retained the upper hand. Tracy said she supposed so, but she didn’t invite Stella there to dump her problems on her. They were celebrating Stella’s promotion to hospital administrator and the birth of her beautiful grandnephew. She asked Stella what was wrong.

 Curtis held the baby, and Marshall said, hello, little man. (And he is little. I’m pretty sure he was born on set.) Marshall asked how Dez was doing, and Curtis said, excellent. Marshall said, eating? Sleeping? Curtis said, yes to the first. When he feels like it to the second. Which was why his mom was upstairs sleeping. Marshall asked if Trina had signed her deal yet, and Trina said she was officially a signed recording artist with Gio. Marshall congratulated her and said he was proud, and Curtis said so was he. Marshall said noise cancelling headphones were his number one tip for being on the road, but she said she wasn’t on tour yet. He said she would be. It was in their blood. It was their family gift. He played the clarinet; she had the voice. Curtis wondered what Dez’s gift would be.

Ava asked if Ethan wasn’t jumping the gun by saying they were together, and he said he wanted her to know last night wasn’t just a fling for him. He hated the word, but felt a real connection between them. He was willing to explore it if she was.

Michael met Brook and said he’d been with Willow, and Brook said, what now? He said Drew had recovered. He was walking, talking, and wasting no time. He and Willow were getting divorced.

Jason said it was good to see Anna, and she said him too. She invited him in and said she’d been lost in work. She was playing catch-up and imagined he was doing the same. He said, actually, he’d been focused on his family. He’d taken Danny away for a little while and hadn’t thought about much else. She said she was glad. He had a lot of time to make up, as did she. She’d just learned the WSB had him in custody and was sorry for what happened to him. He told her that he was about to say the same thing. It seemed like they’d both been through a lot.

Felicia hugged Serina, and Lucy said her beautiful baby was all grown up. Felicia said, last she heard, Serina was off changing the world with her environmental pursuits, and Serina said it never felt like enough. Felicia asked if saving the whales wasn’t her passion, and Serina said it was, but she’d learned it was more paperwork than actual saving. She was a little burnt out and needed a break, when her mom called and suggested a visit. So here she was. Lucy said she thought Port Charles was exactly what Serina needed.

Brook asked why Michael thought the divorce would take, and he said, trust him. They were done. That meant Willow was free to take a shot at Chase. Brook said her husband had free will. Willow didn’t call all the shots and would get her claws into Chase over her cold, dead body.

Ava told Ethan that she supposed a connection wouldn’t be so terrible, but she was surprised. The Ethan she’d met months ago didn’t seem very interested in a relationship. Ethan said he wasn’t, but that changed. She asked, what brought about this change? and he said she did.

Stella told Tracy that she loved her nephew, but Isaiah was her colleague. He was a brilliant surgeon and a compassionate physician. The man she knew bore no resemblance to the one Curtis was describing. Tracy said Curtis was resolute that Isaiah knew about his and Jordan’s accident and left the scene without helping. Did he have any evidence to back it up? Stella said he thought he did, but it was all flimsy to her and apparently to the PCPD and District Attorney as well. Portia was going to testify to Curtis assaulting Isaiah and her account could put Curtis in prison. It was a worry, and her instinct was for Curtis to cut his losses and take the plea deal, but he was determined to fight it out. Tracy said Stella would just have to support him, but Stella said she didn’t know if she could.

Isaiah told Britt that the last thing he and Portia should be looking at was a trial. They should be soaking up every newborn Desmond minute. Britt said she was surprised Curtis didn’t work out a plea, and Isaiah said, he was offered one. He turned it down. Now Portia had to suffer the witness stand – again. She asked how Isaiah was doing, and he said it was all starting to get to him. He was sick of walking on eggshells around that guy. That’s why it was his goal to nail Curtis to the wall in court. She said if he came off this aggressively in court, Curtis was going to walk.

Anna asked how bad it was, but Jason said nothing he couldn’t handle. He was in a cell. No communication, no way of knowing what time of day it was. She said, white torture, and he said at least he knew what was happening. He would focus on a clear line from one situation to the next. Britt, Sidwell, Cullum, the pier, Danny, the WSB taking him. He would do this with different times in his life and was able to not lose his sanity. He guessed that’s why he was able to hold onto it. Anna said she certainly didn’t.

Ava said Ethan made her sound powerful, inspiring change in him, and he said he could tell her the exact moment. When she’d decided to leave Phoebe with Brook and Chase. She could have used what she knew against him, but she didn’t. She only cared about the baby’s well-being. She said every child deserved a safe home and loving parents. She hadn’t always delivered on that, and he asked if she was saying she was flawed. She said there was flawed and there was her, and he said he loved that she was so honest about it. People who weren’t perfect, but did good when they were given a chance to were rare, and it spoke to him. She knew how he felt. Now it was her turn.

Brook went back to sit with Chase and Phoebe and said the company was fine, but Michael had some other news to impart. Apparently, Drew had recovered and he and Willow were getting a divorce. Chase said, I’m sorry. What? Brook said, it just happened and Drew was already up and walking around. Unfortunately, he was talking too. Chase said, he recovered just like that. It was unbelievable. He stood up like nothing happened and his first word in months was divorce? That couldn’t be right. Michael had to be wrong. She said Willow filled Michael in herself. She was shocked Willow hadn’t told Chase any of this first.

Stella told Tracy that her nephew was a good man, but he was a protector. That’s what got him into this mess. He was prideful and hugely stubborn, so he was never going to admit he’d made a mistake by assaulting Isaiah. She was afraid not taking the plea deal was another one. Tracy asked if she thought the trial would result in a worse outcome, and Stella said, far worse. She knew she should support Curtis, but had to be true to herself. She wanted to be a worthy role model for that beautiful baby and Trina. Tracy said she already was.

Marshall asked if Curtis was prepared to prove to a jury that Isaiah left him and Jordan on the road to die, but Curtis said his lawyer told him that all he had to prove was that his belief was reasonable. Marshall asked if he thought of reconsidering the plea deal, and Curtis asked if Marshall thought he couldn’t win. Marshall said he thought 8 months in prison would be hard, but years would be harder, and Curtis said he didn’t plan on going to prison at all. Marshall said, but that was the point. It wasn’t up to him. Curtis said he couldn’t just let Isaiah move in with Portia and raise his son, and Marshall said Isaiah was there yesterday when he came. Curtis said, of course (🍷) he was. The guy had no concept or respect for boundaries. He’d even told Curtis that he’d be a better father to his child than he could ever be. So there was no way he was going to let that happen.

Isaiah said he wasn’t talking to Britt the way he’d talk in court. He was talking to her as a friend. She said she guessed she had so few, she didn’t pick up on that. Her bad. Jack approached the desk, and Britt asked what he wanted from her. She was holding onto her job by a thread. The last thing she needed was attention from the WSB. Jack said it was a good thing he wasn’t there to see her then.

Anna told Jason that the doctors said anything she had experienced or thought she had wasn’t real. It was a delusion. Jason said he was sorry for not looking into her disappearance. He should have found her. She said she understood why he didn’t. She was an unreliable source to anyone. He said he wasn’t anyone. He would have known if she was telling the truth, but he was helping Britt escape from Cullum and Sidwell. She said, they were carrying out Faison’s project, and he said, yes. She said she was still trying to figure out how they made her believe Faison was still alive, and he asked if she’d actually seen him. She said, something like him. Maybe like a deep fake or something. Jason said, they could replicate the voice pretty easily, but she said the things he knew about her could only be recreated by someone who knew him. Like his offspring.

Felicia asked what Serina’s dad was up to, and Serina said he was living his best life in Key West. Felicia said, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, and now Scott Baldwin, but Serina said he wasn’t writing as much as kayaking and hunting for the best key lime pie. Lucy said they had key lime pie there too, and Felicia said Serina’s mom wasn’t the only one who would be glad to have her home. Cody too. Serina said she was excited to meet her brother, when Lucy gave Felicia an exit sign. Felicia said Serina’s mom was giving her very subtle hint that she wanted alone time with her. They hugged and Felicia left.

Marshall said he got where Curtis was coming from, but actions had consequences, and Curtis said he knew that, but he also knew he was provoked. Marshall said it might be better to sacrifice the 8 months so he didn’t lose time down the road, and Curtis said, for the greater good. Marshall said, for the whole family, but Curtis said he didn’t see how taking the plea deal helped anyone. Marshall said he didn’t see how a trial would either. A not guilty verdict wouldn’t remove Isaiah from Desmond’s life. That boy might wind up being Desmond’s stepfather, but Curtis would always be his father. He’d stayed away from Curtis and Tommy and Irene because all he could see was the worst case scenario. Do what he couldn’t. Find a middle ground and compromise. Don’t see the extremes. They never let anyone win.

Ava said she’d be open to seeing if there was anything there with Ethan. After all, he did spoil his derriere for her. It was the least she could do. He said he thought it bounced back pretty nicely, but she said she’d seen better. He said, liar, and was about to kiss her, when Trina walked in. She said it was official. Her timing was terrible. She was so sorry. Ethan said he was about to grab a drink anyway. Feel free to talk about him while he was gone.

Jason told Anna that he didn’t really know Cassius and couldn’t vouch for him, but he did the right thing in that moment. Anna said, and Britt? and he said, Cullum blackmailed her, made her believe that she had Huntington’s so she’d do what he wanted. She said she knew, but wasn’t convinced, and he said she knew what the WSB was capable of. Cullum was highly ranked and had the resources to study Faison to learn what he’d say and do. She said, all on his own, without any help from Faison’s children? and he said he didn’t know. Maybe Cassius was involved in what happened to her. He couldn’t say, but he knew Britt wasn’t.

Tristan opened an exam room door and saw Jack. He said he’d get another physician, but Jack said, no. Don’t worry. He wasn’t there for medical attention. He just wanted to see how Tristan was settling in. How was he liking Port Charles?

Tracy asked if there was a reason Michael ducked out of the family meeting, or was he just bored, and he said he went to see Willow. She asked why he’d do that voluntarily, and he said to tell her that he wouldn’t stand for Drew being around their kids. Turns out it was a wasted trip. Drew and Willow were getting a divorce. Tracy laughed and said Yuri owed her fifty bucks. They had a little bet about whether the marriage would last a year or not. He said, congratulations, and she thanked him. He said the problem was, he didn’t think it would play out as well for Brook as it had for her. Now that Willow was free, he guaranteed the first move she made was a beeline straight for Chase.

Chase said, at the end of the day, it was really none of their business, and Brook said she knew. She was just surprised Willow didn’t make it his business. He said, if it was true, he was happy for Willow. Now she could get on with the rest of her life and they could get on with theirs. She said she liked the sound of that, and he said he told her that his focus was on her and Phoebe. They meant the world to him. They kissed, when Ethan approached and asked how they were today. Brook said, as if he cared, and he said she was right. He only had eyes for Phoebe.

Lucy said she was thrilled Serina was there and doing so well, but Serina said, except she wasn’t doing that well. Lucy asked what was wrong, and Serina told her, let’s just say I’ve lost my trust fund. All of it. Lucy asked, what happened? and Serina said she’d made some bad choices, trusted people she shouldn’t have. She didn’t want to get into it right now, but thought Lucy should know. Lucy took her hand and said whenever Serina was ready and able to talk about it, she was there. Actually, it was excellent news. Serina said, yes. Her being destitute was just a joyous occasion. Lucy said, no. It just made what she was about to ask Serina exponentially easier. Serina said she knew Lucy summoned her there for a reason. What was she really doing in Port Charles?

Stella went to Portia’s house and hugged Marshall and Curtis. She went to Desmond’s bassinet and asked how he was doing, and Marshall said she was right. He had Irene’s eyes. He wished Irene was here to meet her grandson. Stella said, she was. She was in every one of them – she took their hands – especially him.

Isaiah said Britt’s interaction with Chief Brennan was kind of intense. Was she good? She said, just a little jumpy around the WSB after they made a total dumpster fire of her life. She was just aiming for simplicity these days. Keep her head down, do her probation time, get her life together. He said, a huge part of that life was being the equipment manager for the softball team, right? and she said an honor she’d never dreamed of. He said he couldn’t bat, obviously, but he’d be the best pinch runner GH had ever seen. Was she going to the game later? She asked if she had a choice, and he said it would be exactly what she needed. When she saw that ball coming at her, just picture Brennan’s face on it and swing for the fences.

Tristan said he was getting settled in and committed to building a career at GH. And FYI, visits from Jack weren’t helpful. He didn’t want Jack or anyone from the WSB showing up at the hospital. Jack said, and his reports? and Tristan said, would be reported when there was something to report. Until then, the Bureau left him alone. Jack said he’d certainly pass along that message, but he was afraid Tristan wasn’t the one who got to set those terms.

Jason said, Britt was a victim, just like Anna, but it was over now. Cullum and Cassius were dead. Sidwell wasn’t going to see the light of day again, so he guessed the only thing to do now was to move forward. Anna asked if that’s what he was doing, and he said he was trying to. She said she’d work to follow his lead then, and he told her that he just wanted to say he was there if she needed him. She thanked him, and he said he was glad she was back. She said she was glad they both were, and Jason left. Peter said, he was obviously lying about Britt. Not to mention everything else.

Stella said the trial had her nervous, and Marshall said she wasn’t alone there. She said she wanted Curtis to take a good, long look at what he had there. Three generations of Ashfords under one roof. Over the years, their family had endured a lot of loss. They may have bent under the weight, but they didn’t break. Marshall said, because they were strong, and Stella said she wanted Curtis to use that strength. Draw from it. Marshall said they were there for Curtis, and Curtis thanked them both. Stella took Marshall to the kitchen, and Curtis said Dez had his word. Nothing or no one would take him away from his son. Not ever.

Lucy said she called Serina because she loved her and missed her terribly, and Serina said her too. And? Lucy said, and she needed Serina’s help. There was a snake in the grass. Michael Corinthos filched a very significant chunk of Deception stock, stock that should have been hers. Before Maxie moved away, she sold the stock to Michael. Maxie should have sold it to her because it was her company. She founded it in the 90s. Serina said she knew and knew how important it was to Lucy, and Lucy said it was, but for far too long, she’d left it in the hands of the enemy. Serina said, the Quartermaines, and Lucy said they’d looked down on her so long and now they were more united than ever. Michael and Brook and Tracy. They fought like cats and dogs, but at the end of the day, they stuck together. Serina asked if Lucy thought they would force her out, and Lucy said she knew they would in a heartbeat. Except she wasn’t going to let that happen. Serina asked, what’s the move? and Lucy said she was going to take back her company and Serina was going to help her.

Tracy told Michael that there was a time she thought her granddaughter’s marriage was doomed, but she didn’t think that anymore. She thought Brook knew exactly what she was doing. Michael said Brook wasn’t the one he was worried about, and Tracy said she understood, but so far, Chase had followed through on his promise to prioritize Brook and the baby, and that baby was about to be theirs. Tomorrow, they were signing Phoebe’s adoption papers and would officially be a family. And Willow, whatever plan she was concocting, was too late. Michael said, doubtful. He knew her too well. She wouldn’t back off. She hated being alone. Tracy said, evidenced by her serial husband hopping, and he said Willow was the type who needed a man in her life and she’d do whatever she needed to secure one.

Chase said he’d believe it when they signed the paperwork tomorrow, and Ethan said the three of them just fit as a family. He told Phoebe that she was a lucky girl. She had Brook and Chase waiting for her. Good luck tomorrow. Chase said he had to take off and would see Brook at home, and he left.

Trina said there seemed to be a sizable spark between Ava and Ethan, and Ava said he’d like to pursue it. Trina asked what Ava would like, and Ava said she was a little apprehensive. With Ric and Jenz, it was all about opportunity, mutual interests. With Ethan, it was different. For the first time in a long time, she was simply enjoying the company of a man and it felt fantastic. Trina said anyone who could make Ava smile like that got her vote, and Ava said she was eager to see where it went. Trina said she’d give them some privacy and see Ava later, and she left. On his way back to Ava, Ethan saw a man telling an attendant that it was his first time at the MetroCourt, and Ethan didn’t look happy.

Tristan said he had a patient that he needed to consult with Britt on. He wouldn’t be there if there was another option, so he was hoping they could put their differences aside. She said they could have their differences anytime. Patients came first. He showed her the chart, when Jason came in and saw them together

Peter told Anna that Britt was his father’s daughter. Hell, she helped him flee the country, spent all that time with him, it was on the run. Of course (🍷) it was her and Cassius who held Anna prisoner. They broke her by torturing her, the same way Faison tortured her and Robin. For all they knew, Noah and Emma could be next. Anna said, no, no, no, no, and he said Cassius was dead, but the only way this cycle ended for sure was if Britt met the same fate. If she really wanted to protect her loved ones, she knew what needed to be done. Britt Westbourne must die.

🌞 Summer Friday…

At the park, Dante said he’d seen Fitzpatrick play for his old precinct. His scouting instincts said that Fitzpatrick was going to hit the cover off the ball, and that’s what they needed. Fitzpatrick said he’d try not to let them down.

Ric went to Sonny’s place dressed casually, and Sonny asked if he was going to the gym afterwards, but Ric said he was catching up with Elizabeth later on. She was playing softball for GH this afternoon.

Lucas hoped he didn’t embarrass himself too badly, but Elizabeth said it was just a softball game. Their team wasn’t usually a playoff contender anyway. He said, still, he should probably warm up and take a few practice swings. Did she have any idea where the bats were? She said that would be a question for Britt, but she didn’t see Britt anywhere. They certainly couldn’t practice without equipment.

At the hospital, Britt told Tristan that she’d like to meet with his patient before they discussed the next steps, and he said he’d let her know. He left, and Jason approached. She said her day just got a lot better, and Jason asked how much she knew about the doctor she was just talking to.

Carly met Valentin at the MetroCourt gardens, and seeing a table with champagne and hors d’oeuvres, she said it looked like he had a nice afternoon planned. She hoped she wasn’t interrupting. He said, not at all, but she was a little early. He wasn’t going to call her until the caviar showed up. She said her assistant manager told her that there were some significant charges made to his room, the one she was comping for him. He said he’d decided he was going to enjoy being a kept man.

At the pool, Ethan noticed a man telling an attendant that it was his first time using the pool, and Ethan looked concerned. (I assume this new guy is Hudson, but they haven’t confirmed yet.) Brook saw Drew walk in, as well as Danny coming in to work. Drew walked over to Ava, who said he looked a lot better than the last time she saw him. He said he felt a lot better too, and she said she guessed a miracle like this left a person refreshed. He said he didn’t know why his body did what it did, but the neurologists said everything checked out, so he was happy to call it a miracle. She said she was happy to see him like this, and he thanked her. He said he was guessing not many people were, so he appreciated it. Was she meeting Nina there by any chance? She said, no. She was with someone else. He was right over… She looked around and saw Ethan was gone.

Anna told Peter, shut up. She wasn’t going to kill Britt. She wasn’t a murderer. He said, yet she’d taken many, many lives as a WSB agent. They both knew no one in her family would be safe as long as a single Faison was left alive. Never.

Ava wondered where Ethan disappeared to, when Drew asked an attendant for an iced tea and flopped down on the chaise next to her. He asked if she minded. He was still getting his strength back. She said, okay, but he’d have to move when Ethan came back. Ethan Lovett? He was Lulu’s half-brother, the guy that Sidwell shot in her gallery. The stranger listened in, and she said Ethan was perfectly fine now. Drew said he guessed he missed out on a lot during his illness. He was very eager to get his life back. Ava said she was sure. Why was he looking for Nina? She wasn’t exactly his biggest fan. He said he was aware. She and Nina were very close. Was she in on it? Exactly how much did she know about what Nina and Willow did?

Elizabeth asked Lucas about various properties, but he had a reason for not liking any of them. She asked if what he was saying was that he’d like to spend the rest of his days living in Ava’s guest room, and he said he was used to having martinis with her every night. Besides, it was nice having someone else around. He couldn’t face going home to an empty place. She suggested a roommate, someone other than Ava Jerome, when they heard, heads up! and a ball came flying their way. Fitzpatrick said, sorry about that. Everyone okay?

Sonny asked what the story was with Sidwell’s legal situation, and Ric said he had two trials coming up and his assets had been frozen. The DA’s office had a strong case and Sidwell was going to see some time. The second he set foot on the bus to Pentenville, all of his assets would go up for auction. Sonny said, including Windymere and his piers.

Britt said she knew Tristan had just started there and could be completely annoying, and Jason said he also had ties to the WSB. Britt said that couldn’t be correct. He was a heart surgeon. Jason said, a heart surgeon he’d met while he was a prisoner in Jakarta. After they released him, the doctor was on a plane with him back to Port Charles. She said she knew she’d never be completely free of the WSB, but she didn’t think they’d go as far as planting someone on staff to spy on her, and he said they didn’t know that yet. He just wanted to tell her this guy was involved with the WSB. He had no idea what the doctor was doing in Port Charles. She said she did. He was there to keep eyes on her. It didn’t matter what she did. She was going to pay for being Faison’s daughter for the rest of her life.

Peter said Anna was still so fragile. His sister was dangerous. If she didn’t stop Britt, Britt would stop her. Anna said Britt wasn’t out to get her. Jason said Britt had nothing to do with her kidnapping and he didn’t lie. Peter said Jason would say anything to protect Britt. He was in love with her. She knew that. She said she needed to see Valentin, but he said, no. That would be a mistake. She couldn’t trust him. She said that wasn’t true. Valentin would help her. He understood her and would believe what she had to say. Emma came in and asked who Anna was talking to.

Valentin said he was glad Carly could join. He’d spared no expense. She said she could tell. He was going to treat her in her hotel where she paid the bill? He asked what she was implying. That he couldn’t pay? She said she knew he couldn’t pay, but he said she was going to have to keep up. Things changed pretty quickly in Port Charles. The WSB came through. His assets had been unfrozen. He wanted to give her what she deserved – he kissed her hand – because now he could.

Emma said she heard Anna talking. It kind of sounded like somebody was with her. Anna said she was just dictating case files. She was trying to get up to speed. Emma told her not to push herself too hard, but Anna said work was good. It focused her and gave her purpose. But she was grateful for Emma’s concern. She was grateful for Emma. Emma said she was glad Anna was home and that she got to see Maxie and her family before they left for Australia. Anna said she was going to miss them, but thought Maxie was right. It was probably good for James to have a fresh start after the whole Cassius debacle. Emma said she thought it was going to take them all a while to get over that, and Anna said he’d deceived a lot of people. Emma said it kind of seemed she’d been in the dark about a lot of things, like Josslyn being in the WSB, and Anna said, Josslyn told her? Emma said, mm-hmm. She kind of wished Anna had.

Carly told Valentin, congratulations. Jack had accepted his offer? Valentin said, without hesitation. Whatever was in the box, he wanted it very, very badly. She said he’d gotten his money back. So what happens now? He said, after he bought her something expensive? and she said, obscenely expensive. He said, after that, he keep a promise to Charlotte.

Elizabeth asked, who hit that? and Dante said he did. Sorry if he almost hit them. They remembered Joe, right? Lucas said, nice to see him again, and Fitzpatrick said, likewise. Elizabeth told Lucas, don’t talk to the enemy, and Fitzpatrick said he was new, but guessed what he’d heard was true. These games get pretty heated, huh? Elizabeth said, some of them took it more seriously than others, and Dante said he just didn’t want Corinthos Coffee to win again. This was law enforcement. She said she was glad she played for GH. Nobody cared that she was an outfielder that couldn’t catch… you know. Dante said, a fly ball? She just needed time on the field. Come on, lets’ go. She said he couldn’t help her. She was his enemy. He said, just don’t tell anyone, and they left. Fitzpatrick asked Lucas how long those two had been together.

Sonny told Ric that he was going to keep the Rochester Piers until he got Piers 55 and 56. Then he was going to expand his business. Rick said they should reacquire those piers discreetly. They didn’t need Boyle making it a political issue again. Sonny said he’d send a proxy over to the auction who could bid on his behalf, and Ric said, start with a high bid. A bidding war would only put more scrutiny on the winner. Sonny said he had a better way to keep the bidding to a minimum.

Jason said all he knew about Dr. Roberts was that he was the one who brought him back from Jakarta, and she asked if he thought the hospital board knew they’d hired someone with ties to the WSB. He said he had no idea, but he thought it best if she kept that information to herself. Just keep her eyes on him and see how he behaved. She said, on a brighter note, what brought him to GH? and he said, her. He thought maybe they could take the boat out and spend some time on the lake. Maybe get some dinner. She said she would have loved that, but she had to play softball, and he said, what? She said she was on probation and had to prove she wanted to work there, and he said, so she was going to do that by playing softball? She said, being the equipment manager will, and he said it sounded like a fun gig. Who didn’t love softball? She said, her, but he said she could change that if she learned how to play. He could give her some pointers. She asked if he wanted to come to the park with her and check on her form, when his phone rang. Sonny said he needed to see him, and Jason said he was on his way. He told Britt that he was sorry, but he had to go see Sonny. She said that was okay. Sonny spared her the humiliation of showing how uncoordinated she was. Could they get together later? He said he’d call her and left.

Danny brought Britt some ice water, and they both looked at Drew. She said it was going to take a minute to get used to Drew being up and around again. Scout must be thrilled. How was she doing? He said she was super happy, which was great, but she was back living with Drew and he didn’t think Drew was going to let them see each other anymore. She said she was sorry, and he said him too, but he was going to try hard to get along with Drew for Scout’s sake.

Ava told Drew that she knew Willow was determined to care for him at home and Nina did everything she could to help. Willow must be relieved to see him back on his feet. He said he thought she was going to faint the first time she saw him standing, and she said his condition was hard on everyone. Scout most of all. She was impressed with how Scout handled it. He should be proud of her. She knew Scout’s grandfather Julian would be. He said he was always proud of Scout and was thrilled to have her home with him. His only regret in divorcing Willow was yet another upheaval in Scout’s life. She said, he and Willow were getting divorced? Nina must be out celebrating. He said he wouldn’t miss Nina either, and Ava said this was so sudden. He was so devoted to Willow. Did he mind if she asked what happened? He said his long illness showed him that his marriage to Willow wasn’t exactly what he’d thought it was. She said, traumatic circumstances could expose the cracks in any relationship or make you think a good connection was there when it wasn’t.

Lulu came home to find Ethan coming down the stairs with his bag. She asked if Sonny was sending him on a last minute trip, but he said it wasn’t a trip. He was leaving – for good.

Lucas said Dante and Elizabeth had just been friends forever, and Fitzpatrick said, they seemed very friendly. Lucas said she was with someone else, but now that he thought about it, maybe Fitzpatrick had noticed something the rest of them had missed. Fitzpatrick said he was a cop. He was trained to observe and size people up, and Lucas said he hoped Fitzpatrick was right because Dante was a much better guy than the one she was seeing.

Elizabeth said, okay, go, and Dante threw the ball, but she held up her glove and it bounced off. She said, no, wait. She wasn’t ready. Sorry. He asked if she was open to a few pointers, but she said, GH always lost anyway. He asked if that’s what she taught her kids, and she said, actually, she taught her kids to always try their best, but she also taught them to have fun, which they did. She’d had fun at Cameron’s soccer games and watching Jake play T-ball. He said he used to love watching Rocco’s Little League games. Rocco would get so hyped up when they won. So would he. He guessed Rocco got it from him. She said, if winning was so important, why was he helping her? They were opposing teams. He said he always kept forgetting that.

Anna said she really regretted she was able to tell Emma anything about Josslyn, but Emma said it was okay. Josslyn told her that she was undercover at the time and Anna had to keep her secret. Anna said she did, but if Emma had ever been in any danger, she would have told her about Josslyn, no matter what the WSB wanted. Family came first and she was sorry if she’d ever given Emma the impression otherwise. Emma said Anna never had. She’d always known Anna loved her. Always. Anna said that would never change.

Tristan went into an exam room and found Britt there. She closed the door, and he said he was called for a consult. She said, that was a lie, just like his presence at GH. She knew the WSB sent him there to trick her into working with them again. So he could go back and ask his superiors to reassign him, because that was never going to happen. He said everyone had their limits, and she said he was giving her no choice but to turn him into the board and they’d fire him. He said Jason Morgan must have told her that they’d met, and she asked if he really thought Jason was going to keep his little secret. They were very close. He said, good for her. To start, he wasn’t a WSB agent. So telling the board wasn’t going to get him fired. They knew he’d worked at a WSB medical facility, and that wasn’t a secret. Lastly, get her facts straight before she opened her big mouth.

Ava said she’d noticed Brook talking to Ethan earlier. Did he mention where he was going? Brook said he’d just popped by to congratulate her and Chase for signing the paperwork to adopt Phoebe, and Ava said that was wonderful. She was so happy for them. Brook thanked her for helping Alexis make it possible, and Ava said, of course (🍷). Take care. She left, when Danny walked by with Drew’s iced tea, stumbled, and spilled it on him. He said he was so sorry. He was just trying to deliver Drew’s iced tea. Drew said Danny shouldn’t even be serving drinks. He was a pool boy. He jumped up and said, this right here was why he couldn’t trust Danny with Scout. He wasn’t even aware of his own surroundings. Brook said, that’s enough. Don’t you dare talk to Danny that way.

Lulu asked if Ethan was in trouble. Was one of Sonny’s enemies after him? He said, nothing like that, and she asked why he was leaving then. He said because an incredible opportunity just fell into his lap. It could put him on Easy Street for the rest of his life, but he had to leave right now. He couldn’t risk missing this flight. She said he couldn’t leave. He worked for Sonny now. People just don’t up and quit on Sonny Corinthos.

Jason arrived at Sonny’s, and Sonny thanked him for getting their so quick. Ric said, glad to have him back, and Sonny said he wanted to talk to Jason about buying his piers back from Sidwell. Ric said he was going to head to the park, but Sonny said, hold on. They had to have a discussion. It was obvious there was no love lost between Jason and Ric and they had their reasons why they didn’t like each other, but it had to end. They had to leave the past in the past. Ric was his brother and had proved himself. They were working together now. He told Ric that Jason was also his brother. They’d been working together and Jason was his righthand man. That wasn’t going to change, but he didn’t need them at each other’s throats. Jason said, that won’t be a problem.

Brook told Drew, calm down. He was causing a scene and disturbing other guests. Drew said he didn’t care. Either Danny was incredibly clumsy or did that on purpose. He knew which one he was betting on. Danny swore it was an accident, and Brook told him to go back to work. She’d handle this. She told Drew that he needed to relax. She’d hoped his illness would have given him some perspective, but he was still the same petty tyrant he’d always been. He said his recovery must have ruined the family’s day, but she said, it didn’t. What he went through must have been hell. He said she had no idea. Was she happy? She said, no. Because unlike him, she didn’t revel in other people’s misfortune. He said, Tracy did, and Brook said he’d be happy to hear that despite her grandmother’s feelings about him, everybody decided to tolerate his presence for Scout’s sake because she was part of the family. He said his family, and she said, but he wasn’t part of the Quartermaine family and he never would be.

On the phone, Ava said, where are you? She hoped Ethan had a good excuse for leaving without saying anything. If he wasn’t back in ten minutes, don’t bother coming back at all.

Lulu said Ethan used their father’s name to get Sonny to give him a chance. If he left now, Sonny wouldn’t give him a second one. He said it was a risk he’d have to take, but she said, no, he didn’t. Sonny was counting on him. Because of their dad, Sonny wouldn’t track him down like he would someone else who crossed him. Was he sure this opportunity was worth the risk? He said this was more than a job. He was keeping a promise.

Emma said she used to think it was cool that Anna was a WSB agent, but now she saw that the WSB wasn’t just this force for good that she always thought it was. The secrets Anna was forced to keep were like some barrier between them getting in the way. She hoped Anna was done with them. Anna promised she was going to do everything she could to put that all behind her.

Carly told Valentin that going after Windymere was going to be a legal nightmare. With Sidwell in jail, his assets had been seized. Was he sure it was worth it? He said whatever made his daughter happy was worth it. Charlotte loved Windymere. It was a beautiful place. She asked if he knew how many people had been murdered in that beautiful place, or kept prisoner in that beautiful place’s subterranean rooms, and he said, no house is perfect. She said, fine. You do you. But she meant what she’d said before. That place creeped her out. She wasn’t staying over at Windymere. He had to come to her. He said she knew he could work with that.

Britt said it wasn’t some random coincidence that Tristan landed on staff at the same hospital she worked at, and he said, with hundreds of other doctors. Was she always this hysterical? She asked if he was always this sexist. (Thank you.) She was done with the WSB playing God with her life. How could he work for people who made her believe she had Huntington’s, a terrifying disease, when she didn’t? He asked why they told her that, and she said, to get her to do what they wanted. He said that was unconscionable. It sounded like she’d been through a lot, and for that, he was very sorry, but his presence there had nothing to do with her. He was hired as a cardiologist, so he was going to get back to treating real patients. Had she ever considered therapy? It can work wonders… So can decaf. He left.

Dante said he really wasn’t like one of those winning means everything kind of guys, and Elizabeth said he did seem a little intense. He said, sorry. Maybe he was channeling his worry for Rocco. Rocco was still struggling a little bit, but he was doing good. She asked what was going on, and he said Rocco and Danny were having some problems. Danny was pissed off that his dad went to prison for Rocco, and now that Jason was back, he thought everything would be cool, but they were still having problems. She said she was sorry to hear that. How were things for him and Rocco? He said, good actually. He didn’t want to screw it up. He had the impulse to jump in and fix things with Rocco and Danny, but he wasn’t going to do that. He was probably taking the summer league thing a little too seriously when he was putting more pressure on his team than himself. She said she couldn’t speak about the way he handled his team, but his strategy for Rocco seemed solid. She thought it was wise to give Rocco some space, but if Dante ever needed someone to coach, she was all in.

Ric said he had no problem working with Jason. They were different, but valued many of the same things and the same people, like Sonny’s son. He held out his hand and said he was happy to put the past behind them. Jason shook Ric’s hand, Ric said he was going to the park, and left. Sonny said he knew it wasn’t easy and appreciated Jason making peace, but Jason said there would never be peace between him and Ric.

Ethan said he had to go, but please tell him that she understood, and Lulu said he’d always had her back. When she needed to leave town with her son, he’d come through, no questions asked. It was her turn to have his back. Did he need her to cover for him? He said, no. Just tell everyone he left town. She told him to be careful and keep in touch. He said, sure thing, and they hugged.

Anna told Emma that everything that had happened since October had been such a revelation. Before then, she would have said nothing could shock her, but she would have been wrong. Emma said she was sorry Anna had gone through so much, but Anna said it didn’t matter. She was back with her family now and was going to do everything she could to make sure they were never parted again. Emma asked if she really thought the WSB would leave her alone now, and Anna said she was going to talk to someone who was going to help her make sure of that.

Carly and Valentin clinked glasses, and she said, to you and getting the best of Jack. He said he just hoped he didn’t sell himself short, but she said he got what he wanted, right? His assets were unfrozen. He said, it was all too easy. Jack didn’t put up much of a fight. Whatever was in the box was obviously very valuable to him. Maybe somebody else. Maybe he should have talked to somebody else. Maybe he should have found another buyer. She asked if it wouldn’t have been treason if he’d sold the WSB secrets to the highest bidder, and he said, if it was a foreign government. He was talking about Nina. Remember when he and Charlotte went to Windymere? Nina and Jack were there. Carly said she thought Nina went with Jack because she felt guilty for sticking him with that paralytic drug, but Valentin said he thought it was more than that. He thought it was personal and that Nina would have paid for what was inside that box. She said he got his money back. Take the money. He said she was right and he was taking it, but he was just curious. What was inside that box that both Jack and Nina wanted? What did the two of them have in common?

Brook said she knew it was useless to appeal to Drew’s sense of decency since he had none, but she did hope for Scout’s sake that he kept his visits to their house few and far between. He said, don’t worry. He had no plans to spend time with anybody in that house, but he couldn’t say the same for Willow. He couldn’t talk and he couldn’t move, but he could sure listen. Willow wanted Chase back and from personal experience, she would stop at nothing to get what she wanted. Brook said it was ironic that it was her son who saved him from drowning, while he walked away from that same son’s father while he was having a heart attack. Her father could have died. He said, faking a heart attack came right out of the Quartermaine playbook. How was he supposed to know Ned really needed help? She said he was lucky Gio was a better man than him, but he said, no. He was lucky Gio wasn’t raised a Quartermaine and was nothing like the rest of them.

Lucas asked if Fitzpatrick ever played in a league, and Fitzpatrick asked if a movie fantasy league counted. They were surprisingly competitive. What about Lucas? Did he ever play softball? Lucas said, not in a while. So he was just hoping for a blowout either way because the last thing he wanted was to be up at the plate with the game on the line. Fitzpatrick’s phone chimed and he said he couldn’t believe it. He’d just made arrangements with a realtor to look at apartments today and forgot. He’d been blowing it off. Lucas said he knew what Fitzpatrick meant, and Fitzpatrick asked if he was looking for a place too. Lucas said, as Fitzpatrick knew, his living arrangements recently changed, but Elizabeth was determined to help him find the perfect place. She’d lived there practically her whole life and had a ton of ideas. If Fitzpatrick wanted, he could airdrop him the information she’d sent. (I smell either a budding romance or bromance here, and I like it.)

Elizabeth said she could never see the ball when it was in the air, and Dante said she had to use her glove in a way that blocked the sun, but not the ball. She said, then it would hit her in the head, but he said not if she did it right. He went around behind her to show her, lifting up her arm, when Ric saw them.

Fitzpatrick was about to leave and told Lucas that when he was up at the plate, choke up on the bat a little. It would add more control to his swing. At least that’s what Dante told him.

Ava told Danny that if Ethan showed up, throw a drink on him and tell him he blew it. The stranger made a call, and said he was calling from Express Shipping. He had a package for Mr. Ethan Lovett, but the address label appeared to be damaged. Is his address 247 Maple Street or 241 Maple Street? Lulu said, it was 247 Maple Street, but don’t bother delivering the package. Nathan Lovett doesn’t live here anymore. He asked if there was a forwarding address, but she said there wasn’t. He left the country. So it could be returned to the sender. The stranger looked annoyed.

Brook said Drew had been given a second chance, but he was just going to let petty grievances run his life. He said what had been taken from him was far from petty and he demanded justice. She said it sounded like revenge to her. Stay away from her family. He said, by the time he was done, the Quartermaines would be the ones who would lose everything, and she walked out.

Dante continued to coach Elizabeth while Ric watched from a distance. Britt arrived, struggling to carry all the equipment, and said, oh, help, as all the softballs tumbled from the bag. Elizabeth said Britt was late, but Britt said she was only one person. Elizabeth said they couldn’t play without the bases. Seriously, Britt needed to be on time so no one was waiting. It was rude to them and the other team. Dante said it was nice to see Britt was finally taking this seriously, while Ric continued to watch them.

Sonny said he got that Jason hated Ric, but he thought Jason understood that he needed them to work together. He thought that wouldn’t be a problem. Jason said it wouldn’t be… because he couldn’t work for Sonny anymore.

Valentin said he didn’t know what Nina and Jack were up to, and Carly said it was bad enough when they had to talk about Jack. She had absolutely no interest in anything Nina did. He said she and Nina had history, but she wasn’t jealous of Nina, and she said she would never be jealous of Nina. He said he wished he was as evolved as she was. He hated thinking that Sonny could talk her into dumping him for the sake of their daughter. She said no one told her who to be with. She took a huge chance at being with him and so far it had worked out. He said, so far. He took a huge chance too. She said it was a good thing they were right, and he said they had good instincts. They kissed, when Anna walked in.

On Monday, Dante tells Elizabeth that he used the power of office for personal gain; Josslyn tells Jack that he’s making himself vulnerable to a huge liability; Anna tells Valentin that he just got his freedom back and now was throwing it all away; and Jason tells Sonny that he’s going to prison if he’s lucky.

🧼 All the Soap News Fit To Print…

What Scotty’s been up to and how Serina feels.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-finally-reveals-what-happened-to-scott-baldwin

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospitals-kelly-kruger-playing-serena-baldwin-feels-right-to-me

This startled me and I’m wondering why Soap Opera Digest didn’t have an article on it. Like, what happened? I liked that Ethan.

https://parade.com/news/general-hospital-ethan-role-recast-fans-reactions

Nope. Bring Vaughn back. It’s not like they haven’t worked around rules before.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/meet-general-hospitals-hudson-troy-lennon-appel-is-he-josslyns-new-love-interest

Geez. Give it a minute. I’m sure she’ll get what’s coming to her eventually. How about Drew? How long must we wait for his comeuppance?

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospital-fans-outraged-as-willow-escapes-consequences-for-drugging-drew

The ultimate soap hop.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/photos/13-general-hospital-stars-who-were-on-the-young-and-the-restless-first

I don’t remember him being with Kristen Alderson, but regardless, there’s some kind of irony or something here.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/chad-duells-exes-courtney-hope-and-kristen-alderson-collab-on-the-netflix-doc-trend

💉 A Dose Of Reality…

Below Deck Mediterranean

Luke made the decision to leave the boat and Gen claimed she was going to be Zen Gen next charter. Joy was disappointed that Luke chose to leave, as she’d been hoping they could fix things throughout the rest of the season. He told her that they’d meet again, but she seemed pretty doubtful. In Luke’s final interview, he said, I hope I get to come on Captain Sandy’s boat again… You know what I mean. (BA-DUM-CHH!) Maybe he can get an interim gig as a stand-up comic. Suzanne found a match in Will, and apparently was pretty happy, since the crew got a $25K tip ($1900 each). In Cooper’s interview, he said part of him wanted to have fun being single, and when Eyebrows Joe asked how it was going with Kat, he said he wanted to take it slow. The crew night out was uneventful, except for Kat, who cornered Cooper in the rain on the restaurant terrace and dry begged for him to act like she was special. It seemed like he’d rather spend more time with random people than her, and she thought they’d been having fun. He must have said the right thing, since they cuddled on the boat later, but then again, it seems like these girls ultimately don’t care how the guys actually feel. They are on the same page, dammit! Being sleep deprived, Gael was having it rough and texted Nathan to get back to the Air BnB asap, and he left the group early. After a bad storm with very close lightning, in the morning, Nathan was late, not showing up until 10:30, but no one seemed to actually worry – like, maybe something happened to him in a foreign country or Gael murdered him – except for Captain Sandy. In the captain’s interview, she said, it’s very disrespectful, it’s unacceptable, and frankly, it’s out of character. She hoped everything was okay, but if he might have some explaining to do. Eyebrows Joe had a lot to say about Nathan in his interview – like it was bad behavior for a bosun and what kind of example was he setting – but sh*t sometimes happens and he’s the last dude who should judge anybody for anything. Starting to get nervous, since they were already a man down, Captain Sandy texted Nathan, who said he was on his way back. When Nathan arrived, he made a beeline to change and talk to the captain. My guess was that things did not go too well with Gael, the baby, or both, but to be continued…

In the City – Reunion Part 2

Andy asked if Danielle resented Lindsay for dating Carl after her, and Danielle said she’d rather have someone hate her to her face than behind her back, but she felt like Lindsay wasn’t done punishing her. I don’t remember Danielle dating Carl, but I have to admit I don’t always pay attention. Lindsay said she’d protected Danielle, but now that she had a kid, she had no time for this. Danielle had just popped up on the show. Danielle was like, there it is, and the topic of her dress for the wedding was brought up, the whole white/pink fiasco. Yvonne said Danielle had texted her a picture of the dress and she’d said it was fine, but Danielle had put her in an awkward position. This made no sense, since Danielle clearly asked if it was okay, giving Yvonne the option to say, no. And everyone knows the wedding is really for the bride and she gets whatever she wants. I had a friend who got married in Manhattan and the reception was at an upscale hotel. Black has also been considered a no when it comes to a wedding, but I’d wanted to wear a black cocktail dress. I asked first, she knew the dress, and said it was fine with her. I’m quite sure if it hadn’t been, she would have said so. No surprise, the topic of Amanda and West came up, and Danielle said Amanda had made a mistake. She never should have had a relationship with West when there was more sh*t to sort out with Kyle. Agreed, but I also think a good rule of thumb is to not date inside the friend group. This seems to cause nothing but problems. Amanda apologized for how she’d handled things and tried to justify shutting down at the Summer House Reunion. Eoin said no one asked about his divorce after the cameras were off, which is interesting since he was grilled about it at every opportunity during the season. We revisited Amanda moving out and rehashed that whole thing. The best thing – and perhaps worth watching for – was Kyle’s drinking being brought up and Andy saying he thought it was a problem. Thank you. I’ve been saying that since dinosaurs ruled the earth. Kyle tried to justify it, but Andy was not having it tonight. They ended with Kyle saying, summer should be fun.

The Valley

Brittany’s Victorian Vampire Masquerade Halloween party happened and the costumes were fabulous. So was the décor. Zack was called out for talking sh*t about Janet, and in Janet’s interview, she suggested Zack try being less full of sh*t and it won’t pop out unexpectedly. She thought he secretly liked her, but was struggling with it because Kristen and Nia didn’t want him to. Jesse was pissed that Janet introduced Isabella to a guy, but Janet said she’d brought Isabella to a real estate listing. When Lake called one of these interchangeable women, probably Michelle, a bitch, she said she was from New Jersey and they called everyone a bitch. I wasn’t born here, but I beg to differ. Maybe on the Jersey Shore show, which has a cast of people like I have never seen at the Shore. Nia said Zack was flip-floppy when it came to Janet, and Jason and Janet remarked on Danny’s drinking. Danny asked if Jason had never blacked out, and Janet said he’d never grabbed a woman’s ass while drunk. It escalated until Janet threw a cup at Danny, and Lala said she was just overshadowing his horrendous behavior. Brittany brought out a birthday cake for Janet, and Danny wondered why they were so obsessed with her. In Danny’s interview, he said he was a man of character and integrity. He didn’t want to be around people who brought out the worst in him. He was done. After I choked on my coffee, I thought, if you have to say you have character, you probably don’t. Here’s hoping Andy calls this one out too, come Reunion time.

Next Gen NYC

In Rowan’s interview, she said Charlie had a chokehold over the group. She could count on one hand the times they’d talked, but he was always talking about Emira. Shai tried to get Ava to model for his clothing line, but in Ava’s interview, she said she didn’t know if she had the capacity to put herself out there. Ariana said Shai told her that Rowan and Ava agreed he should tell Hudson about Liam, when – roll the video – they clearly hadn’t. In Brooks’s interview, he said he was seeing a side of Shai he hadn’t known existed. There was a spa day at Emira’s, and Ava said she and her boyfriend had broken up after she’d found out some info on him. She cried and the friends gathered around her. What did she expect from a guy named Hook. She was concerned since she’d never been financially responsible for herself. Alrighty then. Gio moved out, bringing her dog Bella with her. In Gia’s interview, she said she thought Bella had schizophrenia for dogs. She also talked about missing her dad. Ariana was meeting Liam’s parents, bringing along her roommate Austin and Brooks. It was also Liam’s birthday, but she felt it was too soon to bring a gift, so she brought a bottle of wine. Georgia went shopping with her brother Chuck, and in Georgia’s interview, she said he was a year and half older. They were Irish twins. Rowan met with her dad and showed him her script. He seems like a cool guy. Emira asked if Charlie said what Georgia said he did, that Kevin was a gay man, and Charlie said he didn’t remember, but might have. It depended on the context. What? Emira forgave him because she’s stupid. Seriously, all of them need to stop hanging around with this leach who is in the wrong age group anyway. He does nothing but cause trouble and spend other people’s money.

https://pagesix.com/video/next-gen-nyc-recap-arianas-hook-up-with-charlie-confirmed-gia-addresses-trump-backlash-more-vrt-unpacks-episode-6

Real Housewives Of London

This show makes me miss Ladies of London: The New Reign. It’s not the worst, but not high on the list either. I do like seeing all their fancy sh*t and the clothes… the clothes… Nessie was excited about the London Book Fair as she’d written a dinosaur cookbook for children. Juliet dressed up in dinosaur hoodie and surprised her. Panthea said she’d always wanted to be a fashion designer and was launching a line, and UK Juliet met Caroline Stanbury for some shopping. They mostly discussed their children going off to uni. Nessie met with Panthea for lunch, choosing a public space because, what’s the worst that could happen? Panthea said she saw through UK Juliet, but Nessie said everyone had been shocked by Panthea’s toxic behavior. Karen had a dinner party in a private room at upscale restaurant Isabel. Panthea wasted no time, questioning Amanda about her children and citing rumors. In Nessie’s interview, she said she thought Panthea got off on it, but at the end, Juliet and Panthea kinda sorta hugged it out.

Real Housewives Of Orange County

In Gina’s interview, she said you should follow your passion and she was passionate about making her and best friend look stupid on the internet. She and Emily were doing TikToks. Emily came over and Gina gave her birthday gifts of a double hoodie (for the two of them) and a candle called Smells Like My 40s Are Over. Emily told the Dior clutch tale, and Shannon and Fancy Pants Heather joined them. Fancy Pants said she’d needed to do an intervention with Shannon about her social media, and Gina suggested she do more TikToks. The group joined Tamra for her friend Fernanda’s class, the BBL workout. Afterward, Jenn talked about son’s delayed reaction to her divorce, and Fancy Pants said every situation and every kid was different. Vicki bemoaned her empty nest, with Michael in Spain and Breanna in Oklahoma. In new girl Carmella’s interview, she said, hustle was an understatement in the real estate game. It was a grind. The group went whale watching, sans Carmella, and Vicki told Fancy Pants to stop with her perfect self.  Shannon went early to Tamra’s taco party to help set up, and Fancy Pants told Emily that she thought Jenn was obsessed with Tamra. Again with this? Tamra had everyone decorate a box and anonymously put in each person’s box how they felt about them. This went out the window when they read the papers and everyone said which one was theirs. Although it wasn’t nearly as bad as it could have been. Not even close. Actually, surprisingly not insulting.

Random Reality Items

The most ironic restaurant name ever.

Stassi’s in the house.

https://www.justjared.com/2026/07/29/stassi-schroeder-addresses-issues-with-scheana-shay-on-vanderpump-rules-whether-shed-appear-on-new-show-house-of-stassi

https://www.glamour.com/story/stassi-schroeder-is-making-reality-tv-fun-again

All I need is $1,199,999 to go. Anyone want to kick in?

👀 Last Weekend’s Watch…

The Sheep Detectives. Amazon Prime. Cutest. Movie. Ever. Hugh Jackman is a shepherd named George who loves his sheep, even the winter lamb no one wants. He reads them mysteries as bedtime stories and when he turns up murdered, they decide to solve the crime, relying on what they’ve learned from the books. Using the hybrid live-action and CGI animation technique, the animals seem real, which alone makes this film fascinating. The story is clever and surprisingly lighthearted for a crime drama, although there are some poignant scenes, like when a sheep in his last moments sees George. The cast is perfection, and humor is sprinkled throughout. When the sheep have to cross the road – preceded by a chicken – it’s difficult since some of their feet have always touched grass. There are times when it’s even somewhat deep, like when they discover God is a shepherd and also a sheep. It’s a sweet film without being saccharine and I just loved it.

https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/fantasy-movies-july-2026-amazon-prime-video-the-sheep-detectives

https://omnivorous.substack.com/p/film-review-the-sheep-detectives

Willy’s Wonderland. Hulu. For this film, you need a lot of suspension of disbelief, but that doesn’t make it bad. Nicolas Cage has often chosen interesting vehicles (no Ghost Rider pun intended) and this is no exception. A drifter whose car has driven over a traffic spike strip, supposedly a teenage prank, gets his car fixed in a small town close by in exchange for clean-up duty at Willy’s Wonderland, an abandoned amusement center much like Chuck E. Cheese. A place with a bad reputation and the scene of several murders, a group of teenagers is bound and determined to burn it down. In trying to get the drifter out first, they become trapped along with the him, and have to fight their way past the mechanical animals – and a fairy! – to get out. Not quite an hour and a half, it’s a quick and fun, albeit gory, free-for-all. I’ve always found both abandoned places and mechanical animals creepy, and this combines them nicely. And I now have the answer to my eternal question: Who’s gonna clean up this mess?

https://scholastic.nd.edu/issues/review-willys-wonderland

https://www.southernthing.com/where-was-willys-wonderland-filmed-2652634923.html

My Grandfather Charles Manson. Hulu. In this documentary, Sophia Maddox is on a quest to find out more about her bloodline as her father is Charles Manson’s son. There probably aren’t many facts we don’t know already, but there are plenty of interviews from people who were there back in the day to hold the viewer’s interest. I was always somewhat fascinated with The Family and Manson’s hold over many impressionable girls, and thought I’d heard everything there was to hear, but I was wrong. It also tugs at the heartstrings, as this poor girl is so sweet, yet so concerned she might be like her grandfather in some way. I don’t need to have a psyche degree to be able to tell her that she’ll be just fine.

https://stephensilver.substack.com/p/my-grandfather-charles-manson-is

https://www.tvinsider.com/1276613/my-grandfather-charles-manson-hulu-documentary-explained

https://people.com/la-woman-shocking-discovery-grandfather-charles-manson-exclusive-12020641

🔮 Watch Of the Future…

This sounds totally bizarre. I’m in.

https://ew.com/alexander-skarsgard-nipples-wicker-trailer-exclusive-12030562

⚰️ Bring Out Your Dead…

Some trickles of tea from The Walking Dead franchise.

https://ew.com/jeffrey-dean-morgan-lauren-cohan-respond-walking-dead-romance-rumors-12026816

https://ew.com/the-walking-dead-dead-city-massive-change-season-3-exclusive-11966287

https://ew.com/emily-kinney-walking-dead-return-as-beth-first-photos-footage-exclusive-12024893

🦹‍♂️ And Your Deadpool…

Or in this case, Jeanpool.

https://ew.com/ryan-reynolds-crashes-avengers-doomsday-comic-con-panel-jean-pool-12027056

https://ew.com/ryan-reynolds-went-undercover-as-deadpool-to-walk-comic-con-floor-with-fans-12027702

🐶 Three Interesting Tales…

🐾 What better place to find your soulmate?

https://people.com/stars-who-adopted-animals-they-met-at-work-11948956

🦈 He was happy about Shark Week.

https://people.com/great-white-shark-leaps-behind-boogie-boarder-off-california-beach-12030476

🦔 And who doesn’t love a hedgehog?

https://people.com/firefighters-break-through-concrete-to-free-a-hedgehog-stuck-in-a-drain-12027752

🦚 Quotes of the Week

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. – Thomas Jefferson

The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

My past has not defined me, destroyed me, deterred me, or defeated me; it has only strengthened me. – Steve Maraboli

Chase down your passion like it’s the last bus of the night. – Terri Guillemets

You are always free to change your mind and choose a different future, or a different past. – Richard Bach (I’m not too sure about that past thing… Maybe a different viewpoint of the past.)

I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. – Vincent van Gogh

Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. – Theodore Vail

No eating the crime scene. – Lilly (Julia Louis Dreyfuss), The Sheep Detectives

🧗 Hanging At the Top Of Summer…

Until next time, stay safe; stay never leaving a pet in a car when it’s hot (or just never period); and stay finding a middle ground and compromise. Don’t see the extremes. They never let anyone win.

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