What I Watched Today
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Epiphany expects to see Carly in her Lamaze class. Carly says she’s done this before. Epiphany says, Josslyn is a teenager. Doesn’t she thinks she needs a refresher course? She wants Carly to be as prepared as possible. This baby is important to her too.
On the footbridge, Oscar tells Josslyn the lock will always be there, even when they’re not. They kiss, and he says he doesn’t want to leave her, but he has to. She looks panicked, saying, not tonight, but he means he has to get going. He has an appointment at GH.
At the gym, Drew lifts weights, and Curtis says Drew has some intensity going on. Drew hoped it would take his mind off things. Curtis says he hoped a workout would help him too. He has some things he’d rather not think about
Kim asks Julian if he has a minute. He says for her he has two or three. He tells her that she just missed Oscar; he was there with his friends earlier. She has a smart and brave young man. She doesn’t need a reminder, but she likes hearing it. Julian says if he’d had that kind of courage, he might have turned out differently. She thinks he’s okay from where she’s standing, but he says she wasn’t there in the good old days. He’s getting ready to close, and says if she sticks around, they could have a sleepover at her place, but she says they won’t be able to do that anymore.
Jordan meets Lulu at Charlie’s. She tells Lulu that she spoke to the WSB, and they confirmed Dante is being treated in an unspecified location. Lulu wonders about talking to Anna, but that was Jordan’s second call. Anna said she has to follow Bureau protocol. Lulu appreciates Jordan checking, and tells her, that’s what Dante said when he left. He’s gone and she has no way of knowing when, or if, he’s coming back.
Laura looks through some clothes. Her doorbell rings. It’s Doc. He asks to come in.
Ava sleeps on the couch, holding a bottle. A hand caresses her, and she smiles. It grabs her throat, and she starts to choke. She wakes up, and jumps off the couch, saying, where are you? She picks up a gun from the coffee table, and yells, come out! Come out and show yourself. Come and get me, you son of a bitch.
Laura heard Doc had a good day in court. He says, Nora more than proved she lives up to her reputation, and it didn’t hurt that Lucy put in her two cents. He’d thought Lucy paid his bail, but it was Laura. He’s grateful, and she tells him that he’s welcome. He says she didn’t have to, and asks why she did.
Jordan tells Lulu that she’s sorry, and the PCPD is there for her. She wanted to talk about another thing that’s totally unrelated. The RCMP and the FBI have suspended their search for Ryan. They’re satisfied he’s dead. Lulu asks if Jordan is satisfied, but Jordan is going to assume he’s alive until it’s proven otherwise.
Julian asks Kim if they’re breaking up again. She says, not a chance. Monica invited her and Oscar to live at the Quartermaine mansion. It will be good for Oscar to be surrounded by family. He asks what she thinks, but she doesn’t know. She thinks Oscar will be happy to have his parents under the same roof; he’s never had that chance. He asks when it’s happening, and she say she still has to tell Oscar, and find out what he wants. She plans on talking to him tonight when she and Drew are with him. She cries, wondering what she’s going to do. She has to talk to Oscar about the end of his life. Julian holds her.
Curtis Jumps rope. He tells Drew that Jordan thanks him for the flowers. Drew says he’s the reason she’s there; it’s the least he can do to get past the guilt. Curtis says neither of them blame him, and Drew asks how she’s doing. Curtis says, it’s day to day. She has dialysis two days a week, and still juggles a seven day work week around it. Sometimes he wants to hide her car keys, and make her rest, but he knows that won’t fly. That’s why he’s there getting it out. He asks how Oscar is, and Drew says, not good. He doesn’t have much time.
Josslyn asks if Oscar remembers the first time they came to the footbridge. He says they had their first kiss. Josslyn says, it was a great kiss, and he says, the best. He tells her that he got her something, and digs in his bag. She says he already got her the lock, but he says, it has to stay on the bridge; this is more portable. He brings out a box, and says, don’t worry. It doesn’t go on her finger. It’s a watch, and he points out, it’s digital. That’s important, because twice a day 11:11 will come up. He heard about the power of 11:11 on a podcast. When someone you love dies, it’s the time they reach out. So when it comes up, she’ll stop and think of him. He says, it’s kind of silly, but she says, not at all. He’s going to make her cry. I’m not far behind her. He thinks of it like a shout out from him after he’s gone. She says she’ll think of him all day, every day, and he says, when it’s 11:11, he’ll be thinking of her too. She loves it. He’s glad, and says, there’s one more thing. She doesn’t think she can take much more, but he says, sure she can.
Carly tells Epiphany there’s nothing to worry about, but Epiphany says it’s a high risk pregnancy, and Carly has a history of pushing herself. Mothers often overlook their own health because they’re caring for others, and Carly isn’t doing it on her watch. Carly calls her sweet, but Epiphany says she’s not. Ask her husband. Carly says Epiphany got him on his feet after he was shot. Epiphany says, he’s as stubborn as they come, and Carly says, they broke the mold. Epiphany says, they sure did. She saw how much heart he has, and saw why Milo is his biggest fan. Bad things happen there every day, but there’s always something good waiting around the corner. Epiphany is glad Carly and Sonny get to share one of them.
Ava calls the people who do security for the gallery. She has concerns about her residence, and needs a complete security upgrade; state of the art. And locks – a lot of them.
Laura says she knew Doc wasn’t a danger to society, and it would have been cruel for him to be locked up after being locked up in Ferncliff for so long. He thanks her for her faith in him, and sparing him jail. He wants to do what he can to make it better for everyone he hurt, especially her. She understands him wanting to help his brother, but doesn’t get why he wouldn’t talk to her about any of it.
Drew tells Curtis that he has to leave for a doctor’s appointment for Oscar. They’re going to be discussing end of life care. Curtis is sorry; it’s the worst. Drew wants Oscar to have a say in where he’s staying, the care he’ll get, and what he doesn’t want. Curtis says they’re wonderful parents to Oscar, and Drew says, most days it doesn’t feel like enough, but it’s all they’ve got to give. Curtis says, whatever happens, he has Drew’s back.
Lulu tells Jordan, it creeps her out, and Jordan offers to send someone to patrol the neighborhood. Lulu says Dante’s father has someone keeping an eye on them. Just track that sicko down. Jordan promises she’ll find Ryan or his remains. Lulu says she’s going to hold Jordan to that.
Julian asks how Kim thinks Oscar will react. She can’t imagine he wants to hear anything about hospice care. He tells her that he’s there for her. She can do this. She can do anything
Oscar scrolls on his phone, and Josslyn asks what is it? He tells her, patience is a virtue, but she says it’s never been her strong suit. He finds their song, I Never Knew, and she says he really did think of everything. He asks if he can have this dance, and they slow dance on the bridge. He suddenly collapses. She tells him, stay with her and keep breathing. She grabs the phone and calls 911. She says they need paramedics immediately. Her boyfriend has a brain tumor, and they’re on the footbridge in Blackstone Canyon. They’re in a bad position.
Jordan is about to leave Charlie’s, when Stella arrives. Stella reminds Jordan that she’s having dinner with her and Curtis, but Jordan says she thought she’d give them some auntie/nephew time. She’s been hogging him. Stella says, nice try. Curtis comes in and says the two most beautiful women on the planet are waiting to have dinner with him. Stella says he’s lucky his wife is there. She caught Jordan trying to leave. He says he’ll try not to be insulted. Jordan says she had to tell Lulu the search for Ryan was called off. She has to get to work, but he says, it will still be there an hour from now. Stella adds that she has an update on Jordan’s dialysis.
Doc says he didn’t tell Laura because he knew she’d want him to turn Ryan in, and she’d be right. It was like being an addict. You hide things from the person you love the most; the one knows you best, and will call you on your actions, force you to confront them, and get help. It was never about not loving her. He loves her so much. He can’t believe he’s thrown away the best thing that ever happened to him. She says Alexis gave her the divorce papers last night, and he asks if she’s signed them. She says, no; not yet, and the doorbell rings. It’s Lulu. Laura asks if everything is all right, and she says, most definitely not. She sees Doc, and grabs a huge vase, shouting, Ryan! Stay away!
Ava is wrapping things up with the security guy, who suggests an alarm on her valuables. She tells him that she’s not worried about being robbed. She sees Julian on the security camera, and lets him in. He says, what the hell is all this? and she says precautions. Ryan is coming back, and she’s going to be ready for him.
Epiphany wants Carly to take a CVS test. (Nothing to do with the drug store.) Carly doesn’t think she needs to, but Epiphany says there’s no shortage of risks. It will test for birth defects and genetic diseases. Carly says, it’s still scary. What if it doesn’t come back clear? but Epiphany says she knows it’s the right thing. Carly says her family can’t handle bad news right now, and Epiphany asks when she became a coward. Carly asks who she’s calling a coward. She had a moment of cowardice, and she’s over it. She tells Epiphany to go ahead and order the test. Epiphany says there’s the Carly she knows.
Drew and Kim meet at the hospital. She says Oscar still isn’t there, and Drew asks if he called. Her phone rings, but it’s Josslyn. Kim tells her, slow down. She runs up to them, and says, Oscar’s been admitted. He had a seizure, and he’s in a coma. He’s on the third floor. Drew and Kim take off.
Carly’s phone rings. It’s Josslyn, who says, Oscar had a seizure, and it’s really bad. Carly asks where she is, and Josslyn says, Oscar’s on the third floor. She’s on her way there. Carly says she’ll meet her. Josslyn runs up the stairs.
Curtis says he spoke to Stella about Jordan staying at GH for her dialysis. Stella says she’d want the same thing. Jordan has no objection to Mercy, but she knows the GH staff. Stella says the problem is with Jordan’s insurance; GH is out of network, and it would be a substantial co-pay. Welcome to my world, Jordan. Curtis was hoping an experienced social worker could finesse the system.
Laura tells Lulu, it’s Doc. He says he didn’t mean to frighten her, and tells her to sit down; he should go. Laura says they’ll continue their conversation later. He hopes so. Lulu is sorry she freaked out. She saw his face, and all the pain came back. Laura understands, and tells her, everything will be all right, but Lulu says, it’s not. Nothing is ever going to be all right again. Laura asks, what’s going on? and Lulu says, Dante left again, and she doesn’t know if he’s ever coming back. She cries in Laura’s arms.
Ava asks if Julian wants a drink, but he’d rather get an explanation. She says, safety first. She has to be careful. Ryan is out there somewhere. He asks if she honestly thinks he’s still alive, and she says, they didn’t find a body because he’s not dead. He’s coming back for her. That explains the bizarre calls. Julian says, they were robocalls, but she doesn’t think so. She thinks he survived. He dragged himself out of the Niagara River. He’s hiding out somewhere, healing, and has every intention of coming back. He believes they’re soulmates. He’ll try to find her, and when he does, she’s killing him. With marksmanship and good luck, it will be slow and extremely painful. He’ll have plenty of time to suffer, as he should for what he did to her daughter.
Kim talks to Oscar, telling him, please wake up for them. Terry comes in, and says, it’s the worst episode so far. They don’t know the extent of the damage, or the ramifications. She’s ordered a CT scan. Drew asks if a coma can lead to a seizure. She says not from a single one, but if it’s constant, and doesn’t allow the brain to get oxygen. He just collapsed, and didn’t convulse. Drew asks if he’s going to wake up, and Terry says, the test will explain more. Drew says, he’ll make it.
Carly finds Josslyn. She says they were at the footbridge. They were having the most amazing night. Oscar played their song, and they were dancing. She put her head on his shoulder, and he just collapsed. She starts to cry, saying they put breathing a tube in his throat on the way to the hospital. Carly says she did good; she got him there. Josslyn says, he can’t breathe on his own. She thought they had more time. Not now. This can’t be happening. They said six weeks. Carly wishes she could make it better. Josslyn says she can’t, and Carly holds her while she cries.
Lulu tells Laura that, Dante was afraid of what he might do. He felt like he was losing control. They broke something inside him in Turkey. She could sense it when she saw the pain in his eyes; it was like he was half there. She thought it would wear off, being with family, but it didn’t. She couldn’t help him. Laura says none of it is her fault. She says she’s his wife. She took a vow for better or worse. Laura says they have no idea what happened, and he needs this time to heal from the trauma. Lulu says, what about her? She was attacked and nearly died. How does she heal without him there? She’s just pretending everything is okay. Something is broken in her too.
Stella tells Jordan she’s made some calls, and is working her way up the bureaucratic chain of command. Jordan appreciates it, even if it doesn’t work. Stella hopes it does. She likes Jordan being at GH. Jordan’s phone rings. She asks them to repeat that, and jumps up. Curtis says whatever it is can wait until after dinner, but she says it can’t. It’s about Ryan Chamberlain.
Julian tells Ava that he’ll need a key and the code. He’s moving in. She says he’s presumptuous assuming she’ll let him. He promises he won’t hover, but he’ll keep her from shooting some poor unsuspecting guy. She asks, what about Kim? and he says she’s moving into the Quartermain mansion. Monica wants Oscar to be closer to his family. Ava says, good for them; not so much for him. Until she gets confirmation that Ryan is dead – which he isn’t – Julian is welcome to stay. She could use backup.
Drew and Kim come out of Oscar’s room, and Josslyn asks, what’s going on? Kim says Terry ordered a CT scan, and they’re waiting for the results. Carly says she’s sorry, and Kim thanks her. Drew says it could have been worse if Josslyn hadn’t been there. Kim asks if it was like in Niagara Falls, but Josslyn says, no; it was different. They were dancing, and he just collapsed. There was no convulsion. In Niagara Falls, he was awake by the time they got to the hospital, and talking to her. This seems worse. Terry takes Drew and Kim aside, and Carly tells Josslyn to give them privacy. Josslyn says she needs to know the result, but Carly says they’ll tell her when they’re ready. Terry tells Kim and Drew there’s a lot of intracranial pressure. That means there’s been rapid growth of the tumor in the past few weeks. Kim asks, how bad? and Terry says, it was extremely debilitating. He’s not responding medically. Kim asks if there’s any more they can do, but Terry says she’s afraid not; she’s sorry. Drew asks if he’ll regain consciousness, but Terry can’t say for certain. Drew tells Kim that he’s sorry, but this might be it. Kim cries. I try not to.
Lulu tells Laura, when she goes to the office, all she thinks about is Ryan lunging at her. She makes excuses to work from home. It used to be a place of solace before Dante left; now it’s a shell. She doesn’t feel like herself. She’s barely sleeping, and is concerned it will affect the way she parents. It’s getting worse, and she doesn’t know what she’s supposed to do. Laura thinks she should leave Port Charles.
Doc approaches Epiphany, and says his key no longer opens his office. She says the lock was changed, and he asks where he gets a new one. She says he can’t. He should have been notified. He asks, of what? and she says the Board met yesterday, and voted to suspend his practicing privilege at GH. He takes it she approves. She says she didn’t know Mary Pat or the producer, but she knew Kiki. She was a bright light. Generous and compassionate, with enough backbone to stand up for herself and others. His brother murdered her just because he could. Because Doc hid him from the authorities. He doesn’t belong there at GH. Not anymore. I totally understand, but you’d think they’d have told him.
Curtis tells Stella that he understands the Ryan Chamberlain case is a priority. no one wants proof that Ryan is dead more than him. The dude is a psychotic bastard, and it would please him greatly if Ryan’s ass was dead. Stella says, go on, and he says, it’s Jordan’s priority. She’s determined to go on like nothing happened. Aside from her dialysis, she’s made no allowances for her condition. He’s worried it’s going to catch up with her. Stella is worried too, but he can’t stop Jordan from being herself, or doing what she thinks is right. He’d be a fool to try.
Jordan goes to Ava’s apartment. She’s surprised Ava expected her, and Ava says she has new security cameras. She can’t be too careful with Ryan out there. Jordan say she just heard from the mounted police that Ryan has been found.
Terry tells Drew and Kim, if they’re lucky, and Oscar comes around, they need to prepare themselves. He might not be the same boy he was. Josslyn watches, and says, bad news. Carly says, looks like it. Josslyn says, so this is it. He’s dying now. This is how it ends. Carly doesn’t know. Josslyn says he’s hooked up to machines with a tube down his throat. Carly says, he’s not in pain. He can’t feel the tubes. If this is his time, then it’s his time. And if it is, he’ll go somewhere beautiful, where he can be strong and free. Josslyn says she needs to tell him that she loves him one more time.
Tomorrow, Lucy say she’ll give Doc a warm welcome, Anna asks Maxie what’s going on, and Ava wants Ryan to be alive so she can kill him.
🚑 What the Experts Had to Say…
Two takes on GH’s 56th Anniversary.
https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2019/03/general-hospital-celebrates-56-years-on-television
https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-stars-celebrate-56th-anniversary-170246
✨ A Blast From Llanview’s Past…
I was hoping to hear Erika Slezak was doing more than guest starring, but I guess she can do what she wants after playing Vicki for a million years.
https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/one-life-to-live-erika-slezak-the-resident-155754
https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/one-life-to-live-erika-slezak-blue-bloods-170251
📺 This week, Watch What Happens Live has had what I call cheap shows – i.e. a compilation of clips from previous shows. At least they went the extra yard by giving them a theme each night, with Andy sort of narrating between the clips. I admire Andy – he loved pop culture so much, he became part of it – but watching him is sometimes like watching Tom Cruise jump on that couch over and over. Tonight, the theme was OMG Moments. One segment posed the question of why Andy’s dog, Wacha, is no longer on the show. We saw clips of bad dog Wacha doing things like chewing up Maury Povich’s glasses, but I was surprised they left out the clip with Carol Burnett. Andy asked her to do her Tarzan yell, and when she did, Wacha went nuts, jumping all over her. She thought it was funny, as did I, but it still had to be mortifying. I thought it was such a missed opportunity, I almost tweeted @ him. Almost.
👗 Since it fills a void, I’ve been watching Project Runway. Tonight, the contestants were forced to go camping. Oh horrors! A spider! Good thing Nadine is gone. <snort> The challenge was to make a survival chic creation, using natural elements and found items, which sounded awesome, and it was. From the episodes I’ve seen, this was the first one where all of the designs were fabulous. Some were more practical than others, but they were all extraordinary, and I would have totally worn some of them. Especially the skirt with twig trim. Not so awesome, was having to create in the middle of the woods, where neither rain nor wind nor falling leaves stopped the designers from accomplishing their goals. When lanes collide…
💍 It’s Finally Over…
Or is it? Another chapter in the lives of the awful people who inhabit the 90 Day Fiancé orbit.
😎 Raise Your Disco Ball…
To another upcoming weekend.
What I Watched - TV With Theresa 