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December 26, 2022 – Heather Makes Robert an Offer, Unnecessary Cause, Lotsa Trees, More Celebrations, Christmas In the Clink, Happy Kwanzaa & Black Gold

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I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Cody looks at Britta Noelle in the hospital nursery, and a nurse tells him that he has a beautiful daughter. He explains she’s not his; he only helped deliver her. She says, it’s the Christmas miracle baby everyone is talking about. Does she have a name? He says, Britta Noelle, and the nurse says, it’s a very special name. He says, she’s named for a very special woman.

In her office, Britt reads: Join me for my first birthday party ever on New Year’s Eve. Terry comes in, and says, Britt wanted to meet with her? but Britt doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Terry says she got a message to meet here, and Britt says she got the same message. She assumed it was from her Co-Chief of Staff. Is this someone’s idea of a joke? Austin comes in, and says, good, they’re both here. Can they take care of a little piece of business? Britt asks, what business is that? and he says, the business they’ve all chosen. The business of saving lives.

In the hospital waiting area, Maxie looks through some binders, and says, brussels sprouts are so 2022. Brad asks what she’s doing here, and she says she’s meeting Britt to go over the menu and details for her big birthday party. What’s his excuse? He says, actually, Britt wants his opinion on how to make this party one the town will never forget. Maxie says, no offense, but she’s a professional party planner, and he says, he’s a professional party animal, so move over. He sits down.

Heather yells from one of the exam rooms, asking what you have to do to see a doctor. She’s a very important person. Dante comes in, and she says, if it isn’t Detective Dreamboat. He didn’t have to get dressed up just to see her. He says he didn’t, and she says, he was at that memorial. She read about that; that brave, young officer killed in the line of duty. She does so wish Dante would let her help find his killer, and then he could maybe help her in return. Portia comes in wearing black, and Heather says, another mourner… That’s a really nice dress. Is that Armani? Dante tells Portia to let him know when he can take this one back to where she belongs, and Heather tells him, think about it. She’ll scratch his back if he scratches hers. He leaves, and Portia says, just to be clear, this is a court appointed evaluation to help the judge determine whether she’s sufficiently rehabbed so she can return to custody at D’Archam. Heather says, my neck still really hurts – she looks at Portia’s name tag – Dr. Robinson. Is she by chance related to that lovely young girl who was on trial earlier this year? Portia says, that’s her daughter, and checks Heather’s eyes.

At the memorial in Rice Plaza, Marshall says, the PCPD did Rory proud. He’s surprised Rory’s family didn’t attend. Trina says, Commissioner Ashford invited them personally, but they were too upset to come. They’re having a private burial just for family, which she totally gets. It’s still hard to believe. Laura joins them, and says she wants to assure Trina, whoever took Officer Cabrera’s life will pay the price. Robert says, that he solemnly promises, and Curtis says, the killer has already claimed too many lives. Marshall says, it makes you wonder when it’s going to end, and Spencer says, it ends when we find Esme. Laura asks, who’s we? and he says he just meant, we, the people of this great city. Sam says hello to everyone, and Spencer asks how Trina is. Laura says she thinks it’s nice Spencer is here to support his friend, but she wants to tell everyone that it’s important they all stand back and let the PCPD do their jobs. Spencer says, of course (🍷). He’s a Cassadine, not a cop. The last thing he wants to do is stick his neck out there. Curtis suggests Spencer stay in his lane, and Spencer walks off. Robert’s phone rings, and he asks Dante where he is. Dante says he was just with Heather Webber. She’s dropping hints like she could give them information on The Hook, but it comes with a price tag. Robert asks, how much? but Dante says he doesn’t think she’s talking about money. Robert says, got it. He’s on his way. Sam asks if Dante is okay, and Robert says, he’s fine. Laura hopes he has a lead, and Robert says, that remains to be seen, but if he does have one, she’ll be the first to know.

Maxie says, no text from Britt. Did she text Brad? Brad says, no. He wonders what’s keeping her. Maxie says she’s already started preparing a wish list for the party, from swag for the guests to a signature cocktail, but Brad says he already designed a cocktail for Britt; bourbon, rice wine and ginger. She asks, what’s it called? and he says, The Britch; what else? She asks what makes him the expert, and he says, Britt’s his best friend as well as his drinking buddy. Maxie says she’s family, mother to Britt’s nephew. She knows Britt’s likes and dislike. He says he’s family too – chosen family.

Mac tells Cody, congratulations, and Cody says, she’s not… Oh, it’s you. Mac says he heard what Cody did. He guesses the saying is true. It really does take a village to bring a new life into this mixed up world. Cody says, Britt did all the heavy lifting. He was just trying not to pass out. Mac says, that’s not the way he heard it. Cody pitched in until the paramedics could get through the snowstorm, and deliver mother and child to GH. Cody says, to be honest, he was scared to death. He’s delivered a foal to a nervous filly before, but this is a whole new ballgame. To top it off, the pregnant woman was dressed as Mary, on Christmas Eve. So no pressure there. Mac asks why Cody always does that. When someone gives him a compliment or a pat on the back, his first response is that he doesn’t deserve it. Cody says, because he doesn’t.

Austin tells Britt and Terry, the reason they’re here is a state of the art diagnostic tool that’s been Federally approved, and its ability to locate cancer cells and other potentially life-threatening illnesses. It’s remarkable. Terry says, sounds great, but she’s going to beat Britt to the punch and ask, how much? He says, it’s pricey, but he thinks it’ll be a great investment for GH. Terry says, how much? and he says, low six figures. Terry tells Britt that she doesn’t have to say it. They can’t afford that. Britt says, they can’t approve that big of a purchase, so why don’t they just recommend it to the board and pull the trigger? Terry asks, what is happening? Normally when she zigs, Britt zags. Now all of a sudden… Britt says, Terry zigs, she zigs, they zig together. Are they done here? Terry says, Britt’s not going anywhere until Britt tells her what’s really going on.

Portia checks Heather’s ears, and Heather says, the only good thing about D’Archam is, they have access to the media, and her daughter’s trial was a really big deal in the padded cells, because it was so salacious. College student taking her best friends doing the dirty, and then sending the sex tape to the entire university. The inmates really ate that up because it was so juicy. It must have been so hard for Portia as Trina’s mother to watch. Of course (🍷) Heather knew right from the beginning Trina was innocent. Portia tells her, say ahh, and checks Heather’s throat. Heather says, as someone falsely accused herself several times over the years, she always roots for the underdog. Besides, it was obvious from the beginning, she was totally set up. What was the name of the other suspect again? Portia says, Esme Prince, and Heather says, the girl who’s gone missing. Tell her. Does Portia’s daughter ever talk about Esme?

Terry says, when it comes to spending money, Britt is always about squeezing every dime. Now she’s all about letting the money flow? This isn’t her; what gives? Austin asks if Britt wants to tell her, or should he? and Terry says, tell her what? Britt says, everyone thinks Terry is this great healer and she’s just Ebenezer Scrooge in charge of the budget. She delivered a miracle breach baby, on Christmas, the roads blocked by snow, assisted by two doctors that were not OB/GYNs, the Quartermaine family, and their lame stable bum. Terry says, okay. The conditions were not ideal, but she knows Britt is an experienced OB, trained for anything. Britt says, no amount of training prepared her for how she felt. Here at the hospital, when they have a breach baby, they usually opt for a C-section. At the Quartermaines’, she had to deliver the baby breach. Does Terry have any idea all the things that could have gone wrong? After she delivered that little girl, and put her in her mother’s arms, for the first time, she realized life is a miracle, and should never be taken for granted. Terry says, suddenly Britt is agreeable, and she starts talking about miracles. Was she visited by three ghosts last night, showing her how her life would turn out?

Maxie says, okay, chosen family. If Brad knows Britt so well, tell her why this party is so important to her. He says he’s not sure. There are some things even drinking buddies don’t share. But Britt did share with him that she wanted to be remembered as more than the woman who was knocked into the MetroCourt pool when Cody parachuted into town. Maxie says, remembered? Is she planning on leaving Port Charles? Brad says he thinks it has more to do with her birthday, and that she’s not getting any younger, and wants to make the most of every second. Maxie says she guesses it’s their job to make it happen. What was he thinking about for music? He says, show tunes? and she says, no. She meant should they have a DJ or a live band? He says, DJ for sure. He actually knows this guy from the foam party circuit who’s a genius and totally ripped… She says, do not even go there, and he says, that’s the theme; foam party.

Mac says, it’s too bad Cody didn’t turn out to be his. He would talked some sense into Cody a long time ago. Cody asks if Mac is a fan of tough love, and Mac says he doesn’t know about Cody’s past, but it’s clear he’s been burned before, and he’s letting it define who he is today. All love is tough, and a lot of people fail at it. The trick is to get right back on that horse; is he right? Cody says he’s assuming Mac is in his formal dress because of the memorial service for the officer killed in the line of duty. Has he told the others, honor Officer Cabrera by getting back on the horse or in the squad car? Is that what Mac would have done? Mac says, that’s a good speech. He wishes he would have thought of it. For what it’s worth (🍷), even if it wasn’t him, he genuinely wishes Cody had a good dad growing up. Every kid deserves that. Cody says, if he’d had a good dad like Mac, he hopes he would have listened to him. It might have spared him from doing something he’ll always regret. Mac says, that’s the second time Cody made a reference to a bad decision. Does he want to talk about it? Dante comes along, and says, sorry to interrupt, but he got Mac’s text. Mac asks if he talked to Heather Webber, and Dante says, she thinks she can get Ryan to open up about Esme Prince. Mac says, this he’s got to hear this for himself.

Portia listens with her stethoscope, and tells Heather, deep breaths, please. Robert walks in, and says, remember him? Heather says, of course (🍷). How could she forget her favorite Scorpion? He says, Scorpio. Detective Falconari suggested they have a chat. Portia says she’ll give them some privacy, but Robert says he’d like her to stick around to help him evaluate looney tunes here. Heather asks if that’s any way to talk to a witness who could help him track down a killer. A killer, she might add, the PCPD has been clueless to track down so far. Robert asks if Portia feels their friend is ready to go back to D’Archam, and Portia says, without a doubt. She sees no ill effects from the crash. She doesn’t see why Heather can’t be back in her cell tonight. He says, that’s so what he wanted to hear, but Heather tells him, wait. She’ll tell him what he wants to know. He asks why he feels there’s a but in there somewhere, and she says, smart as a whip and handsome, just like she remembers. Come on. Pull up a chair. They’ll see how they can help each other.

Laura says, today’s ceremony was certainly tough, but she knows it was especially tough on Trina. Trina says, it was, but she keeps telling herself Rory won’t be forgotten, and his killer will be found. A man walks over, and introduces himself as Raymond McAvoy with The Invader. He asks if Laura has any thoughts on the latest Hook victim. She says, Officer Cabrera represented everything that was good and fine in Port Charles. And as his good friend Trina Robinson just told her, Rory will never be forgotten. Officer Rory Cabrera was in his rookie year… Spencer and Trina walk over to the side, and Spencer says, now is as good a time as any to put their plan into action. Unless she’s having second thoughts. She says, no. If they have to make themselves the target to catch Rory’s killer, so be it. Esme’s going to pay. Raymond thanks Laura, and says, this will be posted on The Invader website as part of ongoing coverage of The Hook killings. Can he get a picture? Laura says, of course (🍷), and Trina says, it’s the least they can do to honor Rory’s memory. She, Spencer, and Laura pose for the photo, and Sam tells Curtis that she didn’t know Trina was on speaking terms with Spencer. He says he didn’t either, and Raymond says, got it. Thanks so much. Laura’s phone rings, and she steps aside. Trina tells Spencer that she hopes they post the photo with the story. Curtis walks over to them, and says, nice photo. Now do they want to tell him what this is really about?

Mac asks Portia, how’s the patient? and she says, crazy like a fox, or up to no good; take his pick. But Robert didn’t need her to tell him that. She’s going to get Heather’s paperwork together right now, and get her out of this hospital asap.

Robert says, Spring Ridge? and Heather says, of course (🍷) she’d prefer unconditional freedom, but if he’s unable to give her that, she’ll take Spring Ridge over D’Archam any day. For one thing, the food is so much better. They let her paint, and it’s also where she got to know Ryan Chamberlain. Mac walks in, and says, what about Ryan Chamberlain? She says, what is it about a man in uniform? and Robert says, Heather feels she can get Ryan to open up. She tells them, what can she say? She’s got the touch. Mac says, but her help doesn’t come without a price, and she says, it’s not like she’s asking him to pay her. All they have to do is let the bus to D’Archam leave without her.

Cody asks if Dante told Mac about the small part he played in delivering that little bundle of dynamite, and Dante says he did. He thought Cody deserved a gold star. And not just for delivering the baby. Cody got him and Sam face to face the other day. Cody says, Dante was grieving a fellow cop who died doing his job, and Dante says, but he didn’t know how much he needed Sam to pull him through that. Cody stepped in, and Dante thanks him. Cody says, that’s what friends are for.

Britt tells Terry, don’t worry. She’s not going to order a Christmas turkey and say, God bless us, everyone. Terry says, Tiny Tim. He lived, remember? Britt says, it’s a sweet story, but that’s all it is; just a story. Things don’t work out that neatly in real life. Now back to the fancy new and extremely expensive equipment Dr. Gatlin-Holt is recommending. What does Terry think? Thumbs up or thumbs down? Terry says, Britt isn’t going to tank what she thinks? and Britt says, not this time. Terry says, then let’s recommend the Board approve this purchase, and Austin says, awesome. Britt says, now if the two of them don’t mind, she has a party to plan. She leaves, and Terry asks if Austin can give her a minute. He says he has a patient waiting, but she says, that wasn’t a request. They sit, and he asks, what’s up? She says, he got his pricy new toy. Now give her what she wants. He asks what she wants, and she says, the truth. Britt’s never been this cooperative, this agreeable, this nice. He says, it’s refreshing, but she says, more like terrifying. What’s wrong with Britt? He says, to be clear, she’s complaining that Britt is too nice, and she says, when he puts it that way, she guesses she’s not. But still, they work so closely together, sharing responsibility… From an administrative perspective… Austin says he’s hearing Terry say she cares about Britt, and she says she does. They started out on the wrong foot, but knowing they had to make it work showed her Britt’s strengths; her drive, her dedication, her refusal to give up on a patient. He says he’s grown fond of Britt himself, and she says, knowing Britt has made her a better doctor, a better person. He says he knows what she means.

Maxie tells Brad, seriously? A foam party. He knows Scotty is going to be there, right? Does he want to see Scotty drenched? He could slip and break a hip. He says, for Britt’s very first birthday party, they’re not going to make it simple and tasteful. Britt Westbourne is all about glitter and go-go boots, disco and drama. Britt comes out of the elevator, and he says, the girl wants to party like it’s 1977, and the number one song was the Bee Gees’ Stayin’ Alive. Maxie says, now he wants a disco party? What is he going to wear, a skintight suit and disco heels? He says, she had him at skintight. Maybe she was just joking, but that look sounds like a lot of fun and super-hot. Maxie would look fantastic in glitter eyeshadow and Farah Fawcett hair. Maxie jumps up and says, that will never happen. Britt says, hey, the both of them. Time out. This party is supposed to bring people together, not launch a Twitter war. She asked both of them to work on this, so it’s time for forget their differences, and work side by side as friends. Maxie says, friends? Us? Brad says, they’re definitely not friends, and Britt says, but they’re both her friends. Can’t they just fake it, for her sake? Maxie says, they’ve been trying, but she and Brad don’t have the same taste, and Britt says, then get over it. They have to get along. Don’t they see that? Brad says, not in the slightest. Why is it so important to her that he and Maxie be friends?

Robert says, he’s the DA, not a magician. Heather is in D’Archam for a reason. She’s considered a threat to herself and to others. She says, she’s a threat and should be in maximum security, but Ryan Chamberlain, who has a trail of victims from here to Hackensack, gets sponge baths at Spring Ridge? Do the citizens of Port Charles really see that as justice? Mac says, Ryan is hardly a threat. He’s basically a vegetable who blinks. She asks if they really believe that, and Mac asks if she knows something they don’t. She says, Ryan may only be able to communicate by blinking, but he can help them find Esme Prince. The gossip around Spring Ridge they had some chemistry when she was an intern there. You might call them two psycho peas in a pod. But if they don’t want to stop Esme Prince before she murders another cop like she did that poor officer… Mac says he doesn’t want to hear her say Rory’s name, but she says, easy. She respects the thin blue line. If they want to find his killer, she’s their best cop, and she thinks they know that.

Trina asks, what makes Curtis think she and Spencer are up to something? and he says he saw them step aside together for a bit, and ten seconds later, they were posing for a picture with the mayor. Spencer says, they just wanted to hear what his grandmother was saying about Rory.

Marshall asks, since when are Sam’s cousin and Trina on speaking terms? and Sam says she doesn’t know. He’d have to ask them. He says, Trina just lost someone she cares about; she’s vulnerable right now. He’d hate to think Sam’s cousin would take advantage. She says, Spencer has been through a lot of loss. He knows what it is to grieve, and she doesn’t think he’d ever take advantage of Trina. Marshall says, his track record says otherwise, and she says she gets it. She’s sure he sees a rich and spoiled kid he can’t sympathize with, but look at what Spencer did on the stand for Trina. He gave Trina an alibi, and got sent to Pentenville for his trouble. He says, Spencer did the right thing, and Sam says, then give him a chance. He’ll do the right thing now.

Laura asks Spencer for a word, and they step away. Curtis says he knows Trina is hurting, and knows her friends mean a lot to her. But might he recommend she stick with Joss and Cam, and remind herself how Spencer has treated her since he came back to town. She says she hasn’t forgotten, but suggests he doesn’t forget either, and he says, forget what? She says, boundaries, remember? but he says he guesses he just can’t help himself because… She says she knows. She loves him too. She’s grateful he cares, but she knows what she has to do. He says he hopes so too, when Marshall comes over. He says, if Curtis wants to join Portia, he’ll see to it that Trina gets home safely. Curtis asks if that fits Trina’s boundaries, and she says, it does.

Laura asks what’s going on with Spencer and Trina, and Spencer tells her not to worry. He knows what he’s doing. She says, that’s good. Then he won’t mind telling her what it is. He tells her, when she said he was a better person than he thinks, he vowed to live up to those words. He wants to be worthy of her faith in him. She says she’s glad to hear it. Just be the good man she knows he is. He says, that’s exactly what he’s doing.

Marshall says he realizes Trina and Curtis are working on her boundaries, but just so she knows, boundaries don’t apply to grandfathers. She says, but he’s not her grandfather, and he says he’ll be her step-grandfather. Just remember, no matter what else he is, that boy is still a Cassadine. Be careful. She says, don’t worry. She will be. She’s learned her lesson about Spencer. She and Spencer exchange glances.

Mac says, Heather must have lost what little is left of her marbles if she thinks they’re cutting a deal with her. Robert says, let’s not be hasty. She’s right about one thing; they’re short on new leads. So if Ryan came to care for Esme, why would he give her up? Heather asks, what’s his Plan B? They tossed Ryan’s room at Spring Ridge, and came up empty. Now all they have is a little earring that links one of Ryan’s early victims with Officer Cabrera. Mac says, so what? and she says, so she can take Esme’s place in Ryan’s world; become his nanny, his buddy, whatever he needs. She’ll work him hard and fast, and she promises she’ll get him to squeal for her. And when he does, she’ll pass the information to them, they can track down Esme, and end this nightmare. Do they have a deal or don’t they?

Cody tells Dante that he wishes he’d been a better friend to Britt. He was less than upfront with her from the start. Dante says, about what? and Cody says, not to get into the gory details, but he knew she might be in possession of something that rightly belonged to him. He kept his eye on the prize, so to speak. Dante says, and he used her to get to that prize? and Cody says, when Dante puts it that way, he sounds like a real horse’s ass. Dante says, no. Cody sounds like the kid with the chip on his shoulder he knew at camp. Britta Noelle cries, and Cody peeks in on her. He says, their lives sure went in different directions though, huh? Dante is a police detective in a healthy relationship with Sam, with a bunch of kids between them. He’s still chasing after shiny objects instead of what really matters. For a minute there, on Christmas day, he and Britt put their egos and agendas aside, and focused on something that was higher and better than both of them. They made a damn good team too. Dante tells him, they did it once. What’s to say they can’t again? Maybe Cody has a chance to go into 2023 on a high note.

Britt says she gets it. Brad and Maxie may never become friends, but one day, they’ll look back on her party, and she hopes they’ll remember how much it meant to her that they were there. That the two of them helped make it happen. And if they can work together to create one magical night, maybe they can look out for each other when she’s not around. Maxie asks, why? Where is she going? Brad asks if she’s going somewhere, and Britt tells them, she’s just saying, things change; people change. Brad says, like her and Cody. They can patch things up, and she can have someone to kiss when they ring in the New Year at her party. Britt says, it’s too late for them. Maybe if he wasn’t a selfish, deceitful lying jackass. Brad says, maybe it’s him, but that sounds kind of hot, and Britt says she’s going to miss him. He says he’s not going anywhere, and Maxie says, neither is she. Is Britt? Britt says, never. She’ll never be too far away. Brad says, that was sentimental, which is not Britt’s normal. What’s going on? Britt says, she’s just really excited about this party, so get to work, okay? This has to be the best birthday ever.

Robert says he has a few people to talk to, and will get back to Heather. Mac says, it’s only going to happen if Heather can back up her claims about Ryan, and she says, they may not have faith, but she does. Trust her. If anyone knows how to find Esme Prince, it’s the one-handed man. Mac says, let’s get out of here, and leaves with Robert. In the hallway, Mac says, Robert doesn’t think they can trust her, and Robert says, not as far as he can throw Mac. But on the other hand, she may be a bit shook, and they need to find this killer before she strikes again.

Marshall says he promised Curtis he’d get Trina home safe, and she says she knows, looking at Spencer. He says, that boy is a proven liar, remember? and she says she knows, but she also remembers something he told her, about how some lies can be morally justified. And if you asked her, her soon-to-be step-grandfather is a very wise man. They leave the plaza, and Laura tells Spencer, he hurt Trina once before. She’s even more vulnerable now. He tells her not to worry. He hasn’t forgotten what he’s done in the past, but he swears he’ll never hurt Trina again, and neither will anyone else.

Robert tells Mac, he’s the first to admit, working with Heather is a dodgy business, but if she gets information from Ryan that leads them to Esme, it’s got to be worth it. Mac asks if Robert doesn’t think Heather would say anything to avoid D’Archam, and Robert says, absolutely, but catching this killer is worth the risk. They get in the elevator, and Robert says, when it comes to Heather, there’s nothing in writing, and there’s no way on this planet she’s going to get what she wants. The elevator doors close.

Britt goes back to her office, and Austin follows. He says he’s starting think this birthday party is a way of saying goodbye without having to say goodbye. Clear up all her loose ends with her friends, and her enemies, and everybody else in between. She says, what if it is? It’s her life, isn’t it? That means it’s her death. He says, for sure, but he thinks people want to know the truth. She says she’s busy, and doesn’t have much time. He says, okay, and leaves.

An officer comes in to see Heather, and his phone chirps. She says, his phone just pinged. He must have some kind of message. He looks at his phone, and says, it’s an article from The Invader. She says she hasn’t seen a paper in ages. What’s the update? He says, none of her business. He’s just here to check her cuffs.

Curtis comes out of the hospital elevator, and Portia asks if everything is okay with Trina. He says, she’s with his dad; he’s taking her home. She says she’s glad Trina’s not alone, especially today, and he says, that’s just it. He’s afraid Trina has one too many friends. She asks, who? and he says, Spencer Cassadine.

A nurse comes into Heather’s room, and says she needs the officer to sign some paperwork. She asks him to follow her, and Heather says, bye. The second he’s gone, she looks at the phone he stupidly left there, and sees The Invader headline, Mayor Collins Issues Statement on PCPD Officer’s Murder, along with the picture.

Brad says, it’s not like Britt to show so much emotion, and Maxie says she was thinking the same thing. But since they both care about Britt so much, she’ll agree to a cease fire if he will too. He says, okay. For Britt’s sake, they’ll put aside their differences and work together to make sure her first ever party is an epic success. Now, about what the waiters should be wearing… They both say, not much, look at each other, and high-five.

Dante asks what Sam is thinking, and she says, how handsome he looks. He says, for all the wrong reasons, but she says, no; to honor a fallen comrade. He says he just wishes he’d done more to save him. He should have gone in right after he heard that shot. She says, no, because he could have been killed too. She accepts the risk he takes, and would never ask him to change who he is or what he does, but she does pray a lot more now that they’re together, that he comes home safe to her and the kids, because she doesn’t know what she’d do without him. He says she’ll never have to worry about that, and she says, good. She’s going to hold him to that. They hug.

There’s a knock at Britt’s office door, and she says, not a good time; she’s busy. Cody walks in anyway.  

Tomorrow, Maxie tells Brook, this is more serious than they thought: Drew comes bearing good news; Cody says he hasn’t been honest with Britt, but he’s going to fix that; and Sonny tells Dex that he’s going to make them regret they ever crossed him.

🥀 A Shame…

Not that any reason is a good reason, but this might have been preventable. Still in shock that she’s gone.

🎄 Tree Hoarders…

That’s a lot of trees.

🎅🏽 Celebrating the Season…

A mix of celebrity celebrations.

More trees.

https://www.tmz.com/2022/12/25/celebrity-christmas-trees-2022-shining-bright/

Not that I want to promote these people, but they do have interesting parties.

But WTF is Kourtney wearing? No, just no.

https://people.com/style/kardashian-jenner-christmas-eve-party-see-every-look/

🗝 A Different View…

Celebrity Christmas behind bars.

https://www.tmz.com/2022/12/25/celebrity-prisoners-christmas-meal-ghislaine-maxwell-r-kelly-josh-duggar/

🕯🌽 Holiday of Principles…

Great articles on Kwanzaa.

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/seven-principles-kwanzaa

🥁 Pa Rum Pum Pum Pummed Out…

Help. I’m on the gummi bear train, and can’t get off. There was no new Deck tonight, but roll by and visit tomorrow for more soap and tea. Until then, stay safe, stay being careful about regifting, and stay not chasing after shiny objects instead of what really matters.

April 17, 2016 –Oz & the Underworld, Cait & the Dead, the Wives & the Shahs

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What I Watched Today
(rambling, random thoughts & recaps from today’s real time TV watching)

Once Upon A Time

Hook wonders what Red would be doing there, but all they have as a clue is a torn piece of gingham.

Back in the Oz day, Mulan and Red are in the forest. Red finds no trace of her pack’s scent and they’re about to leave when they hear a growl. It’s Toto! Dorothy appears and says that Toto only barks when he sees a witch. Red says it must be that she’s part wolf. She makes him nervous and he takes off. The girls start to follow him, but a wind blows up.

Zelena tells Hades to put his name on the card next time. He says she has a visitor from Oz. He says it’s a werewolf who looks good in red. He wonders why Red would chase her all the way here. Zelena says all the goodwill between her and her sister will be undone if Regina learns the truth. Hades suggests she stay and face them. He says they would be quite a team. She says thanks, but no thanks, her time in the Underworld is over. He says either way, he’s taking care of the wolf.

Belle is upset for not showing Gaston mercy and Gold tells her to stop torturing herself. He says she was only trying to protect their daughter. Belle said if she had saved their baby from Hades, she might feel diffrently. Gold says they will get their baby away from Hades.

Red says she used a tracking spell to find Zelena and now she’s made a mess of things. Snow tells her everything will be cool and the ladies all leave to track Zelena down.

Meanwhile, the guys find Cruella instructing one of her thugs rip out the phone that makes calls between the living and the dead. She says it’s not her idea, but Hades doesn’t want any hope in the Underworld. She tells David she’ll let him make a last call if they make a deal. David says no way, and she tells her henchman to rip out the phone.

The girls find Zelena and ask what she did to Dorothy.

In old Oz, Zelena tells Dorothy it looks like she picked up a few strays, meaning Mulan and Red. She says she was banished into the forest and is being kept from her baby. She asks Dorothy where her silver slippers are and she’s holding Toto hostage until she gets them back.

Regina tells Zelena to tell them what she did. Zelena says even she can’t help now and shows them Dorothy in a mirror. She’s put a sleeping curse on Dorothy and she can’t take it off. Only true love’s kiss can do that.

Zelena tells Regina it’s a simple trade, the slippers for her daughter. Regina says just because Zelena made one bad move — or thirty — doesn’t mean she can’t make a good one now. Zelena gives her the slippers and tells her to keep her pep talks. She says she hopes they wake Dorothy.

Regina gives the slippers to Red. Red asks what good they are if there’s no true love to give her a kiss. She says he only one Dorothy ever loved was her Auntie Em. Emma suggests Em might be in the Underworld.

Back in the Oz forest, Red seems to think Toto is more than a pet. Dorothy says when she got back from Oz, her family tried to get her committed, but her Auntie Em believed her and kept that from happening. Before she died, Auntie Em gave her Toto, so just forget the pesky Wizard of Oz story where Toto came along. Red tells her about discovering she was a wolf and accidentally killing her boyfriend. She says she eventually got control. She came to Oz to look for her pack, but isn’t sure the answer is there anymore. She asks what Dorothy is looking for, but Dorothy says she isn’t sure.

In the Underworld, the ladies find Auntie Em’s grave. Regina says leaving the Underworld isn’t so easy, but Snow thinks maybe they can deliver the kiss using the slippers. David comes back with the guys. There’s a lot of talk about leaving and who is going to do what.

Belle goes to see Zelena. She asks for her help as a mother. She says she knows Hades is in love with Zelena, but Zelena says Hades wold never rip up a contract even for her. She asks why she needs her help when she has the Dark One on her side. Belle says he can’t help and Zelena says she knows she’s not going to get her happy ending with Hades or anyone else. Belle is having morning sickness and Zelena says her pregnancy was sped up by dark magic, so she never had that. Belle is concerned that Hades will do the same to her, so he can get her baby more quickly.

Hook pours over a book of the dead. He tells David that the only information he can find out is that Auntie Em died in Kansas. Hook says David’s name isn’t in the book, so he can go, and that Ruby (Red) is his ticket out.

In the old forest, Dorothy says she’s sorry for calling Red “Wolfie.” Red says she kind of likes it and gives Dorothy the nickname “Kansas.” They hear something above the trees. It’s the flying monkeys! Red asks if Dorothy trusts her. When Dorothy says yes, she turns into a wolf.

Red as the wolf, takes off and the monkeys follow. Mulan shows up, asking what happened. Red turns back to herself and asks if Dorothy is okay. Dorothy says she’s just tired and needs sleep. She thinks it might be the poppies that made her tired.

In the Underworld diner, the ladies find Auntie Em. Red tells her Dorothy is alive and needs her help. She’s about to put a kiss into a jar when she dissolves into liquid. Hades says the soup didn’t agree with her, since he put some water from the River of Lost Souls in it. Emma says he wouldn’t be there if he wasn’t scared they might win the fight. He puts the leftovers from Auntie Em in a jar and says this is what happens when you try to help outsiders.

Mulan asks Red what’s up. She says Dorothy asked her what she’s been looking for and she said she didn’t know. She says she thinks she’s been looking for someone like Dorothy and that she’s never felt like this about anyone. Mulan is like, great, what’s wrong? Red says the way Dorothy looked when Red transformed made her think she was appalled. Mulan says maybe Dorothy just didn’t know what to say and don’t make the same mistake she did by waiting to make her feelings known.

Red goes to Dorothy’s place, but can’t find her.

In the Underworld, Red tells Snow there’s nothing else they can do now and says there’s no one to give Dorothy true loves kiss. Snow says maybe Red can. She says she knows Red and why isn’t she on her way? Red says love is a two way street and Dorothy ditched her back in Oz. Red says she’s scared and Snow says that’s a good thing because love is scary, and what you get back outweighs the risk.

The group gathers in the cemetery. Regina gives Red the shoes and tells David to take her hand. Hook says he’s removed Snow’s name from the headstone, and David tells her they traded David’s name for hers. Hook says the names can’t be erased, but they can be changed. David tells Snow to go to their son and he’ll be back before she knows it. David and Snow kiss. Snow takes Red’s hand. Red clicks her heels three times and they’re gone, poof! in a cloud of white smoke.

Hades shows Zelena a freshly bottled Auntie Em. He says Dorothy has no one and he knows how much Zelena hates her. Zelena says Dorothy is going to be asleep forever and what does he get out of it? He dumps the bottle into the River of Lost Souls and says other than Zelena’s happiness, nothing. He says she’s scared he’s going to disappoint her, but she says that’s a chance she’ll have to take. They toast to Dorothy’s eternal slumber.

Meanwhile in OZ, the Munchins and Toto keep vigil over Dorothy with Mulan. Snow and Red pop in. Red approaches Dorothy and kisses her. A wind comes up and Dorothy awakens. Toto barks with happiness.

Red says Dorothy left without saying anything. Dorothy says she was afraid and didn’t want to lose her to Zelena. Dorothy says Red came back for her and Red says she always will. They kiss.

Henry is done with another chapter of the book, and brings it to David. He says Snow made it back to Storybrooke.

Belle comes to Gold’s shop. She says Hades can take their baby any time he wants. She says they have no time, but she can pause everything, including her pregnancy. She has a sleeping thingie and is going to prick her finger and put herself to sleep. Gold balks and says he won’t be able to wake her because he’s not the man she wants him to be. She says he’s not going to wake her, her father is. He says that when he figures things out, he’ll do whatever it takes to get her back to him

Next time, Hades asks Zelena to make chaos with him, David’s evil twin comes back and holds Emma and Robin hostage.

I Am Cait

Cait comes to Kris’s hotel room. She’s getting ready to leave and Cait asks if she has a minute. Kris says it was interesting meeting everyone. She says she’s had some of her friends her entire life and always wondered why “Bruce” never had friends. Cait says she never felt like she fit in anywhere.

Kris says she’s glad Cait is finding happiness, but a lot of sad stuff is going on at home. She gives a list of all the rich people problems the girls have. Some of it involves illness, but all I can think is at least they can afford medical treatment.

Kris says Cait kind of checks out. She says she’s the greatest when she’s present, but when there’s a disconnect, it’s a nightmare. Cait says she doesn’t want to check out on their time together and Kris says she doesn’t want Cait disconnecting from the kids. She says when Kim brought over some of the clothes Cait was getting rid of, it was a sad moment.

Cait tells Kris about her new driver’s license. It says Caitlyn Marie Jenner and the gender says female. Cait says you can go all the way back to your birth certificate and Cait has done that. Kris asks if this means Bruce never exited and she was never married to him? Interesting.

Cait says going forward from here, she would always want Kris in her life, and apologizes for the difficulty and keeping things private. Kris says she understands how frustrating it must have been. Cait says that although their relationship will be different, it will be important. Cait jokes that maybe they can renew their vows someday. Kris asks if she gets another diamond, and Cait says she’ll want one too. They agree it could get complicated and expensive.

Kris says she understands Caitlyn’s journey much better now. They say good-by.

Candis and Kate meet for breakfast. Candis says she had cocktails with Kris the night before and was led down a dark path, which is why she’s wearing sunglasses at breakfast. Kate asks if Candis would like a family. Kate says to be open to different ways it can happen and that she doesn’t need a man. Candis says she has a lot of things gong on and she’d make a great parent, so why wait?

The girls go to a shellfish boil and pardon one of the crayfish. Cait tells the rest of the girls how the talk went with Kris. She toasts to a happy Thanksgiving, so I guess it must be Thanksgiving. Jenny brings out a zither and does a song for the group.

Jenny says Cait has changed throughout the trip. She’s taken responsibility for her mistakes and made a lot of growth. She hopes it doesn’t end when the trip is over.

Kris sends a gingerbread house to Cait. Jenny is impressed. Jenny is meeting her friend, Marci Bowers, a doctor who does gender confirmation surgery (also called genital reassignment) and is also a trans woman. Jenny says she’s never regretted having the surgery, but Cait says she’s uncomfortable with the topic. Jenny thinks Cait makes excuses and needs to find her truth and the words to express that truth. They discuss the surgery and different people’s feelings about it. Jenny suggests Cait talk to Marci.

Cait and Candis go golfing. Cait asks if Candis had fun on the trip. Candis says yes, and it made her think about family. She says that seeing Cait’s love of family made an impression on her. Cait says Candis should look into adoption.

Cait says the last few months have been enlightening, but gender confirmation surgery still makes her feel uncomfortable. She’s nervous about meeting Marci.

Jenny brings Marci to meet Cait. Marci says all she does is match up the physical with the mental. She says that probably only 20% of transgenders get it done because of the expense. Cait asks about the sexual experience and Marci says most are able to achieve orgasm. Thank you for answering that, because I wondered. She says it’s still the same music, but a different instrument. Jenny asks about those who aren’t sure. Marci says it’s personal and a lot of transgenders choose not to have it and are just as happy. Cait says she’s going to ponder it.

Cait goes with Candis to meet an attorney to discuss adoption. The attorney explains the different types of adoption. She says it’s the hardest to adopt overseas because you have to adhere to the laws of both countries. She suggests either independent or foster adoption. She says it will probably take more effort than it would if she was a 40-year-old heterosexual couple, but it could be done.

Chandi comes for dinner with Cait and Candis. Candis tells her about seeing the lawyer. She says she can handle the idea of not being with someone or being rejected by a guy, but doesn’t think she can handle rejection from office buildings, government and potential mothers. She says she’s been living her life as a trans woman for so long, she never thinks about it, but other people do. Both Chandi and Cait think she should go for it anyway. Chandi says she should go into it with an open mind and not think about the obstacles.

Scott and Cait go to get a Christmas tree. Scott says who better than a Jew to go Christmas tree shopping with?

Cait says one thing she learned on the trip was that she has the ability to check out and we flash back to her sort of ignoring Scott. Cait asks how Scott is doing with the holiday season. He says it’s difficult because he has no parents and he doesn’t know how it’s going with Kourtney, but he doesn’t want people inviting him out of pity.

Scott and Cait pick out a tree. Scott says this is the reason being a Jew is better — a menorah is much lighter. They put the tree in Cait’s place. The smoke alarm is beeping and she’s just been living with the beeping. Scott gets up on a stepladder and checks all of the alarms. Scott says when Cait was Bruce, she was angry and cut off, but now she’s a more open, happy person. It’s even obvious to me, and I only saw a handful of episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Kris drops by with Christmas cookies. Candis is there too. Kris says a guy came barreling into her office with a backpack and asked for a hug and a kiss. This is with security guards all over the place. He told her he had to go pay his Uber driver and she called security. She says he’s in jail now, but he’d been looking for her all over the house. Cait says half the time she didn’t even know the names of the people hanging around the house and Kris jokes that those were her children.

They decorate the tree and go through the various family stockings. Candis tells Kris about the adoption thing and how it has to be disclosed that she’s a trans woman and she feels discouraged. Kris says it’s discouraging in general, and gives examples of how it’s tough for many women. Candis says it’s not a trans thing, it’s a human thing, adding that sometimes you have to figure out how to move on and change your expectations. Kris tells her that she’d make a wonderful mother and she should go ahead with the plan

Next time, Cait goes on a ski trip, Cait and Candis kiss, and Jenny and Cait get into the Republican thing again.

Fear the Walking Dead

Some kids are on the beach collecting shells when zombies start to come out of the water. Since the kids are really stupid, they leave their shells by the fence holding back the zombies. Is this some kind of offering?

Madison tells Nick he almost got himself killed in the water. Travis has looked at the log book from the other ship and tells Victor there is no more San Diego. The military burned it down. Victor has seen a large vessel following them and says they have to hide. He shows them a cove on the map.

Travis hunts down Chris, which isn’t hard since they’re on a boat. He says they’ll be safer where they’re going, but Chris isn’t convinced.

It’s nighttime, and Madison sees a light on in a house. They dock at the pier nearby. Victor stays on the boat, while the others go ashore. Everything looks dark in the village, but Travis thinks they’re just scared. He calls out saying they just need information and they’re not sick or a threat. They just need help.

A door opens and one of the kids from the beach comes out. His father calls him back and says he’s just excited to see people. Madison says they saw a light and the father says it was an accident. Travis introduces himself and the father says his name is George. Travis says they just need to get their bearings and they’ll be gone; there’s nothing to fear from them. Well, yeah, the name of the show isn’t Fear the Living. Although maybe it should be.

Travis looks at George’s library and George says he’s welcome to take something. Travis says he doesn’t have time for it now, but George says he has nothing but time. He tells Travis napalm is being used up and doewn the coast. He says that San Diego was burned and the border has been shut to the south. He says the interior is not better than the coast, and basically half the country is gone.

Madison talks to George’s wife, Melissa, and they compare educational degrees. Madison talks about being a teacher. The older son, Seth, comes in and Melissa introduces them.

Back on the boat Ofelia asks Daniel if they’re going to stay. Daniel says they’d have to be invited. Daniel says this isn’t the world she was supposed to know, but she says understanding this world helps her understand him. She says it’s cruel. Ouch!

Harry asks Nick if he wants to see his room. Nick asks Chris if he wants to come. Chris says no thanks and Nick tells him he doesn’t have to, but it’s better to be with people. Nick sees a bunch of action figures with red dots on their foreheads. Nick asks what’s up with that and Harry says that’s what happens now when people are sick.

Victor wonders what’s taking so long, and Daniel says it’s not like they’re in a hurry. Daniel is concerned about being left behind, but Victor says he wouldn’t have taken them in the first place if that’s what he was going to do.

George tells Travis the world couldn’t sustain itself and this is course correction. He says he’s been studying Travis’s culture for a long time and talks about New Zealand. Travis asks if it’s okay if they spend the night.

Travis tells Madison that George thinks this is all part of nature’s plan. Madison says he’s intense and Melissa grilled her about her job. She thinks that the light was shone on purpose, even though George said it was an accident.

Nick and Alicia are on the boat. Nick says the best thing about the apocalypse is no noise pollution. Nick talks about how the kids have seen too much already and how things will never be normal for them. He says something is off here and Alicia says something is off everywhere.

Chris skulks around a lighthouse and sees Seth with a pickax. He asks Seth what he’s doing and Seth tells him chores and he can help if he wants to. They go down to the beach and Seth says they’re doing maintenance. He goes to the fence where the zombies are and whacks one in the head. He asks if Chris wants a turn.

Travis is looking for Chris. Nick tells him if he wants help, just ask. Chris is busy taking his turn at whacking zombies and it’s like he’s been doing this his entire life. Seth says they’ll come back again before dinner. Chris asks if the zombies can climb, and Chris says they’re pretty clumsy and he hasn’t seen evidence of it. Travis comes down to the beach and Seth tells him that Chris is a pro. Chris whacks one more zombie and Travis doesn’t look too happy about it.

Travis tells George he has a problem by the fence line, but George says Seth manages it and they go down once a week to get rid of the bodies. Travis says his son used to take out the garbage and mow the lawn. George tells him this is how they manage now and asks Travis to take a ride with him.

They go to the shore where George is fixing the fence. Travis asks why they stay there. George says he saw the map and knows the truth. Travis asks how he can give up, but George says he’s not, he’s fixing the fence.

Alicia wanders around an old amusement boardwalk. She’s wearing an iPod which is probably a bad idea. She signs a bird watching tour list. In the meantime, Nick scours the house for drugs. He finds something inside of a globe. Harry’s sister, Willa, comes in and asks him to come and draw with her.

Victor tells Daniel he’s hanging over him like the spectre of death. Victor sees that whoever was following them is gone and says they’re sailing with the tide.

Madison helps Melissa pick some peppers (not a pint of pickled ones). Madison says they’ll be leaving soon. She asks Melissa about the light and if it was an accident. Melissa says it was a mistake, but Madison asks if she was signaling them. Melissa says she saw them from the pier and had a strange sense of hope. She thought Willa and Harry might have a chance if they wouldn’t there. Madison says she thought the island was safe. Melissa says they’re just biding their time until it’s over. Madison asks if she wants to come along, but Melissa says she has MS and would end up being a burden, but she wants them to take Harry and Willa.

Madison talks to Travis, who tells her George is just keeping his family safe. Madison says that where they go next might be safer. He doesn’t want to take George’s kids on Melissa’s say-so, and Madison says what about hers? He says he’ll talk to George.

Daniel is looking all over the boat and finds a knapsack, along with a map and gun that are locked away. Victor is on the phone (?) and says it’s all clear and when’s the latest? He repeats sundown and says he’ll be there.

Nick is obviously distressed and Madison asks what’s wrong. Nick tells her and Travis he thinks George is going to “Jonestown” his family and tells him about the pills he found. He says he knows his pharmaceuticals, and they aren’t recreational; they’re poison.

Melissa tells Madison the kids will be down in a minute. She told them they’re going on a boat ride for a few days. George walks in while Melissa is explaining the kids’ different needs. He asks what’s going on and she says she can’t look at them every day, knowing there’s no future. Harry says something is wrong with Willa.

They go upstairs to find the little girl near death. Harry says she took her pill. Good job, George. She’s a zombie now and just bit Melissa. George makes Travis leave. They all run back to the boat with Harry. He asks what happened to Willa and Nick says she got sick.

Victor says children are dead weight and wants Madison to leave Harry. She says he doesn’t get to decide who lives and dies, and he begs to differ. Seth is suddenly on the boat with a gun and wants to bring Harry home. Madison tells him to come with them, but he gets aggressive and takes Harry. He tells Madison she caused this. What? The apocalypse? As they leave, they see zombie Melissa on the pier. Seth tells Harry to keep waving at the boat. (Just look at the flowers, Harry.) Seth shoots Melissa as the boat departs.

Next time, a possible trip to Mexico, lots of zombies and Nick gets into trouble.

The Real Housewives of Potomac

When I tuned in, both Ray and Michael were on stage and there was butt grabbing talk within 10 seconds. Apparently, Gizelle had inferred Michael was gay when he’s really just a flamboyant Australian, and Gizelle acted like the gay thought never even came into her head. Next.

When the men leave, they talk about Gizelle’s dating. Zzzzzz….

Moving on to Katie making out with her boyfriend at Ashley’s party. Gizelle claims she just asked if Katie was “on something” out of concern, and I laugh my head off. The only thing that woman is concerned about is herself. Katie says the only thing she was on was Andrew. Ha-ha!

Katie points out that Gizelle is the common denominator in many argumentative situations. Gizelle threatens to tell everyone what was edited out from some scene. I wonder if Andy is crapping his pants, since it’s probably something they’re going to use in Secrets Revealed. Gizelle says she doesn’t like when people aren’t adults and now would be the time to show how she acted at Charrisse’s house before the crab boil, but it doesn’t happen. We do get to see her talking about drinking some tea that makes her poop though. Gizelle accuses Katie of being drunk and peeing on the couch during some photo shoot. Katie says she wasn’t drunk, but she’s had three kids. Fair enough.

At this point, I’m wondering why I even bothered with the second half of this show.

In wrapping it up, Andy asks if everyone enjoyed the season. Charrisse’s husband isn’t talking to her any more, Karen and Ashley learned a lot about themselves, and Gizelle says the word on the street is that this was the best thing ever on television. She’s obviously the most delusional of the bunch. Karen toasts to moving forward in peace.

And I toast to this excruciating show being over.

Shahs of Sunset

Last we left the Shahs, there was a lot of cake throwing going on at Shervin’s yacht party.

GG wakes up at Shervin’s house, no doubt with a wicked hangover. Yep, she has one, and doesn’t even remember getting back. She asks Shervin if he had fun. He says he wasn’t expecting to feel this way and there was a lot of anger. Shervin tells her she’s not dealing with her anger in a positive way, which is the understatement of the year.

Mike is giving real estate a break and focusing on building a shoe empire. He wants Jessica to see his vision. Since she’s from a priviledged background, and he feels as the breadwinner, he needs to create more wealth. The shoes are pretty dope, but there’s a lot of footwear competition out there.

Asa comes over to Reza’s place. They discuss the party and GG. Reza brings up when GG attacked Asa in Mexico. He says they need rules and consequences. They discuss seeing Mike again. Reza says it was the first time they were able to get together with him and Jessica and have everything be copacetic.

MJ joins them. Reza says that he mentioned to Asa that he’d like her to get ordained so she can officiate at the wedding. He wants the four of them to go to lunch and have the meal turn into an impromptu wedding. MJ is like, no. She says it’s Adam’s wedding too, but Asa thinks he’ll be okay with it and that it’s romantic. MJ says he’ll want it to be an “us” thing and it’s Reza’s solution to standing him up last time. In her individual interview, MJ says they need to heal their wounds from the last time before the next wedding.

MJ brings her mom’s dog, Ziggy, to the pet stylist. Seriously, it says stylist, not groomer. She wants Ziggy done in hot pink and black, “the colors of a cheetah.” Okay…

Asa’s father and brother have been hired for the shipping department of her caftan business. She says the business is exploding and she wants to set up a future for her family. She says the idea of a family business is great, but in reality, it’s not so great. Believe me, I know. I once worked for a family business (not my own) and it was pure hell. It looks like dad wants to take more coffee breaks than do work.

MJ lied to her mother, telling her Tommy was just a friend. They’re going to pick up Ziggy and MJ wants him to go with her and her mother to dinner. OMG — Ziggy! She has pink and black cheetah print on her legs and the rest of her looks normal. MJ says maybe she should have thought this out more. Um, yeah.

Adam and Asa go for a walk. Asa says that he and Reza call her every morning at different times to give her their sides of the story. Adam isn’t sure if he and Reza should make another attempt at marriage. He says there’s been growth in the relationship, but he’s concerned Reza will call it quits again. Asa asks about getting married and Adam says he’s hesitant.

MJ and Tommy take Ziggy to the restaurant where they’re meeting MJ’s mom. Ziggy is wearing a Louis Vuitton harness. MJ’s mom, Vida, joins them and it takes her a minute to realize what’s happened to Ziggy. She’s pretty miffed, but gets over it quickly, which is a mystery to me since she’s the worst. Oh, I see, she just wants to move on to belittling MJ. She tells MJ she hasn’t lost any weight, which is so not true. She says Tommy is a bad influence with MJ’s eating. Tommy says MJ looks great and Vida doesn’t think he should have an opinion. This is when MJ lays it on Vida that they’re dating.

Tommy says Vida is her mother, she’s not going to marry her. Vida says he’s not a good match. She can tell because she has a gift for that. More like she has a gift for being obnoxious. As they leave the restaurant, Vida gripes at MJ about wearing V-necks because they make her boobs look huge. Silly me, I thought that was the point.

Jessica and Mike go to a smoothie place. Twenty-seven bucks for two smoothies? You’ve got to be kidding. Jessica tells Mike they’re terrible with money, which seems ironic since the smoothies were her idea. She says they need to get a house and Mike has some nasty stuff on his credit. Jessica says they have two incomes now, but what’s going to happen when she gets pregnant? She asks about the new business and wonders if it’s worth the investment, but he says he has to take a risk and together they’ll build an empire. Good luck with that.

Reza and Adam arrive at Asa’s for dinner. She has her patio totally decked out and it looks beautiful. MJ and Tommy arrive next. Asa thinks they’re perfect for one another. Wow. It’s a lot of food for five people. They talk about the party and Asa says GG has hit rock bottom. She also thinks GG needs help, but MJ says they should be telling GG this.

GG goes to a club with Shervin and his brother. I think it’s his brother. He’s always around and looks like Shervin. Do I need to mention there’s a lot of drinking happening?

MJ goes in the kitchen with Adam to refresh her drink. MJ tells him he’s with an alpha male and needs to have his voice heard. She thinks Reza needs ot be challenged and agrees with Adam that they should pace themselves. Adam says the thing that bugs him is that when Reza is ready for something, he just expects everyone else to jump on board.

When MJ gets back to the table, Asa brings out a birthday cake for her. Asa asks what her wish is, and MJ says she wants to reach out to GG. Asa says they have to get to the bottom of whatever GG’s problem is.

GG wants to leave. Shervin asks her what’s wrong. She says she’s tired. Well, she’s drunk, but I think a lot of her problem is the arthritis.

Reza and Adam go to a dessert place and I’m wondering why the clerk has two circles tattooed or drawn on his neck. They get some soft serve and talk about how they need more space housewise. Reza thinks they should make a plan of getting a new place and getting married. Adam says he feels like Reza forgets there are two people in the relationship. When Reza asks how he feels about marriage, Adam tells him that he made something that was special to him feel not so special. I dunno. I think if someone left me at the altar, we’d be done.

Adam says he loves Reza and wants to be with him, but he called off the wedding. He says sometimes he has to second guess what’s going on and he doesn’t want that. Reza says today would have been their one year anniversary and what does he need ot do for Adam to trust him. Adam says a start would be to remember he’s an equal and he doesn’t want to discuss the one year thing.

Next time, Mike and Reza have a talk, MJ walks out on lunch with GG, and MJ creates a problem for Reza.

Sunday, August 23, 2015 – The New Normal & The New Real: Cait & The Dead

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What I Watched Today

(random, rambling thoughts on today’s TV)

I Am Cait

I’ve really been enjoying this show. Having had two friends who are transgender (sadly, one of them passed away last year), it’s interesting to watch the changes Cait is going through. I’m well aware there are many people, including some of her friends, who think the show has been all about makeup, hair and wardrobe, but that is the circle Cait travels in, so it’s natural for glamour to be a part of it. Would you have her go around in rags with a Nene wig just to prove some point?

As usual, tonight Cait had a lot on her plate, not only meeting with one of her male friends for the first time since her transition, but also taking a trip to New York City to address the LGBT community. While she had to navigate the former on her own (which went well), a group of friends accompanied her to NYC where a great time was had by all. I was sad to hear that Holly Woodlawn (part of Andy Warhol’s Factory and an entertainer in her own right) is not doing well healthwise though.

I can’t say as I ever thought a lot about Bruce Jenner. While the Kardashians aren’t exactly my cup of tea, I did see their show a handful of times.  He barely seemed to be there, and I often thought Kris and the girls were rude to him, but I also thought that was the part he was playing, that of the hapless father. Now that Bruce is Caitlyn, I see a warm and witty Jenner, loaded with personality and passion.  And I certainly see a multi-dimensional woman who isn’t just about the clothes. (Although one of the funniest moments so far was Kim telling Cait that her mother has the same dress when going through Cait’s closet.) I also see Cait as an extremely sensitive human being with great concern about those who don’t have the privileges that she does. There’s nothing wrong with her occasional over-enthusiasm about her own life. How would you feel if, at 65, you were suddenly reborn as the person you always were inside? It’s sad that some misunderstandings and conflicts have arisen between Cait and the Kardashian/Jenner clan, but I think eventually those will be resolved.

That being said, I desperately want to throw a Come As You Really Are party.

Fear the Walking Dead

I was glad to hear about this spin-off, since I’ve wanted The Walking Dead to expand its territory for a while.

My first thought: Were they setting up a Renaissance Faire at that church and why is that guy wearing a Medieval style shrug? My second thought: Thanks for having a commercial before the first 5 minutes is even up.

Favorite line: Madison: “You need to spend less time online. If there was a problem, we’d know about it. The authorities would tell us.” Now where have I heard that before? Could it be Dr. Hirsch from American Werewolf in London?  I’m certain that if a monster were out roaming northern England we’d have seen it on the telly.“

Let me get this straight, main character Travis slips in a pool of blood and viscera the size of the state of Rhode Island, but instead of getting the cops, he brings his girlfriend, Madison, back with him to investigate further? The kid on drugs (Nick, Madison’s son) seems to be the most sensible one so far. He’s also going to be the most in shape, since he also seems to be doing a lot of running.

A good portion episode was a set up for what’s to come (and judging by the preview, it’s a lot), introducing the characters and letting us know what makes them tick, with sprinkles of zombie payoff here and there. The crescendo ending, when Nick’s dealer/friend Calvin almost takes a bite out of Travis and Madison, was a nice taste (no pun intended) of the future. Although once again, a Black man is the first to go.

All in all, I thought the hour and a half went by very quickly, and I’m looking forward to the next episode. A little more character driven than its counterpart, The Walking Dead, it gives a fresh perspective on the destruction of society.

Although I can’t wait for Z Nation to be back. Tongue and cheekier, it’s secretly my favorite of the zombie bunch. Since its new season begins on September 11, I’m highly unlikely to forget when it starts again.