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September 11, 2024 – Molly Makes a Bad Choice, Back To School, Finale In LA, VanderTroth, Ring-a-Ding Gone, About Those Moonmen, Sad Remembrance, Vote For Sally Jo & Out

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Willow tells Elizabeth that she’s officially back at GH, and Elizabeth says she’s excited to have her best nurse back. She’ll feel better now that Willow is on Lulu’s rotation. Willow asks how Lulu is doing, but Elizabeth says, not well. But she’s hopeful it’s just a matter of time before Lucky comes home to save his sister.

Ava finds Trina at the gallery, and Trina asks how she is. Ava hasn’t returned her calls. She heard what John did. It must have been terrifying. Ava says, thank God for Jason. He saved her. Trina hugs her and says she’s happy Ava is safe. She doesn’t know what she’d do if anything happened to her.

Ric is working while having coffee at the MetroCourt, and Nina asks if he needs refill. Or can she tempt him with something stronger?

Anna goes into Isaiah’s room, and he asks if there’s any word on Lucky. She says, unfortunately not, but she has some questions she’d like to ask him. He says he’s told them everything, but she says she thinks there’s probably more than what he told them. What has he done to make someone want to kill him?

Jack tells Carly that they’ll inform him if the satellite finds anything on Lucky. For now, they wait, which allows them to enjoy this fine whiskey. He pours, and she says, he comes prepared. He says, always. He understands John Cates was murdered, and she’s not crying any tears over his untimely demise. She says, he made her life hell, and he says, with Cates gone, her life just got less complicated, but she says, yes and no. Her ex-husband is a person of interest in his murder.

Molly finds Alexis in the interrogation room and hugs her. Alexis says she didn’t want Molly to worry. Diane is taking care of it. It’s a misunderstanding, but none of this would have happened if Molly’s father hadn’t gone out of his way to make her look as suspicious as possible.

Ava says, at least she has an airtight alibi. It’s the only decent thing John did. She can’t believe she was so wrong. He got her to lie to the cops, saying Kristina attacked her, but afterward, he wanted her dead so she couldn’t recant. Trina says, she was brave to admit she was lying. It could be used against her in Avery’s custody case. Ava says she couldn’t let Kristina be prosecuted for the death of her baby. It was truly an accident. Trina says she hopes Ava fond a good lawyer, and Ava says, not yet, but Nina is working on it.

Ric says he’ll stick to coffee, and Nina sits down. He asks if she’d like to join him. He’s actually working. She says she’s here to discuss business – Ava – and he reminds her that he declined. She says she’s surprised, and he says, she’s accused of causing the death of his granddaughter. Why should he help her? Nina says, it was a tragic accident. And they both know he’d do anything for buck, even trick someone into marrying him.

Isaiah says he told Anna everything. He escaped and Sidwell tracked him. Anna asks if he has any other enemies, and he says, none that he knows of. She says, so dumb luck. He’s a doctor? He says he’s the best at what he does, and she says, there are a lot of great doctors out there, but Sidwell picked him to kidnap? He says, not greater than him, and she says, his God complex aside, why would Sidwell go to the trouble of sending someone after him to Port Charles? He says, she’ll have to ask him, and she says, maybe he saw something he shouldn’t have. He says, there were a lot of guys with guns, and she says, could anything else in his life have precipitated this attack? What was he doing before Sidwell kidnapped him?

Jack says he assumes Carly is talking about Sonny. The murder of a federal agent is a capital crime. He hopes Sonny has a good alibi. She says, ironclad. They were together, just the two of them. He knows how it is with exes. Sometimes you fall back into old habits. He says, so he’s heard. He only knows Sonny from his reputation. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but if she’s willing to reconnect with him, it speaks well of Sonny… and of her.

Molly asks if Alexis is blaming her dad, and Alexis says, he told the police she disposed of a possible murder weapon. Molly says, Elizabeth backed him up, but Alexis is sure Ric influenced her. He messed with her and the investigation, and now it will take more time for the police to find out who killed John Cates. Molly says she doesn’t think that wasn’t his intention. She knows Alexis would never kill someone. Alexis says she knows Molly loves her dad, but frankly dragging her into this investigation is beyond malicious. Molly says she’s not happy with him either, but they both know it’s Kristina’s fault she’s in this mess, not her dad’s.

Elizabeth says, it’s been 12 years since Lucky lived in Port Charles, and Willow says, it must be tough on her and Aiden. Elizabeth says, it’s not ideal, and Willow asks if she’s worried Lucky might not come back. Elizabeth says, Lucky loves his family, and he’ll do what he can to help.

Isaiah asks if Anna is accusing him of something, but she says she’s trying to understand why a renowned transplant surgeon would leave to do humanitarian service in Africa. He says, it’s no big mystery. He has a specific skill and goes where he’s most needed. She asks if he and Sidwell had crossed paths before, but he says, no. She tells him that he said he felt someone was following him, and he says, working in a war zone made him hyper-aware of his surroundings. She says she thinks he knows more than he’s saying, but he says, she thinks he’s lying. She says she hopes not. If it wasn’t for the well-timed Jordan… He says, the guy who stopped it, the Deputy Mayor. He’d love to meet him and say thank you. Jordan walks in, and Anna says, he’s in luck. Here she is. He says, the hit parade continues.

Jack says, it’s admirable that Carly and Sonny reconnected, but they’re definitely in the minority. She’s smart and knows what she’s doing. He trusts her judgement. Does that mean a reconciliation is in the works? She says, absolutely not, and he says he understands they’ve gotten back together before. She says, he’s been checking on her, and he says he asked a few questions. She says, facing federal charges for Sonny’s business was a one-time thing, and he says, she has nothing to worry about. The charges were dropped. She says, it was lucky there was a break in the FBI’s chain of evidence. Someone out there must like her. He smiles. (Writing Mrs. Jack Brennan on my notebook.)

Alexis tells Molly that Ric sent the police, not her sister, and Molly asks if she’s saying Ric is lying, that she didn’t dispose of a gun. She needs to tell the police everything and quit protecting Kristina from the consequences of her actions. Alexis says she loves Molly and Molly doesn’t need to be involved. They can’t have this conversation. Molly says, Alexis needs to tell the police why she had a gun and where she got it. Stop sacrificing herself for Kristina. Alexis says, Molly needs to take care of herself, not her. She hasn’t been charged. Molly says, not yet, and Alexis says, it’s important she keep her mouth shut and not incriminate herself. Diane will handle it and she won’t be charged. There are far more likely suspects. Molly says, far more likely suspects that would cover their tracks.

Ava thanks Trina for stepping up. She did an amazing job, but it’s late and she should go. Trina says she has no plans, and Ava asks how things are with her and Joss. Trina says, they’ve agreed to disagree, and Ava says, about her. She appreciates Trina standing up for her even when it put her at odds with her best friend. Trina says, Ava was supportive of her relationship with Spencer even when her mom wasn’t, and Ava says she hopes Trina never feels she paid a price for their friendship.

Ric says he’s sorry he married Nina for her money, but he can’t defend someone who hurt his daughter. Nina says she’s sorry for Molly’s loss. She lost a child too and wouldn’t wish that pain on anyone. But how does it help to blame an innocent woman? He says, Ava hasn’t been innocent since she found out she was a Jerome, and Nina says, Ava did horrible things, but she didn’t do this. She and Kristina did argue, but Kristina lost her balance and fell. Does he think if anyone else was there that they’d be brought up on manslaughter charges? They both know what it’s like to be despised and the first person accused. From one black sheep to another, she’s asking him to fight to prevent Ava from being persecuted for her past rather than the supposed crime she’s been charged with.

Trina says, Ava hasn’t cost her anything. Ava didn’t ask her to choose between her and her family. She’s grateful to have Ava in her life. Ava says she’s sure most of the people in this town think the worst of her, and Trina asks how she can help. Ava says, unless she has a defense attorney, there isn’t much she can do. She wishes people would believe it was an accident. Trina reminds Ava that she said, when something horrible happens, it’s easier to have someone to blame. For a while, she felt blaming Esme for Spencer’s death helped her. Now she thinks hating Esme made her grief worse. She thanks Aunt Stella for her family being able to move on without being angry, but they’re still looking for someone to pay for the baby’s death. Ava says, her, and Trina says, it’s a terrible loss, but Ava going to prison won’t lessen the grief, and she’s innocent.

Ric says, he had a personal history with Nina’s father and has done a lot of counterproductive things by holding onto his anger, and Nina says, it’s a no brainer how much better life would be if he let go of his grudge against Sonny. He says, it’s not a grudge. His brother purposely tried to ruin his life and never suffers the consequences for the bad things he does. She asks, what better way to get back at his brother than getting Ava out of the charges? and he says, she makes a tempting argument, but his daughter means the world to him. She’s the best thing in his life, the only thing he’s proud of. He’s afraid his answer is still no. She says she had to try. Her daughter is a better person than she’ll ever hope to be, so she understands him wanting to protect Molly. She thanks him for listening and leaves.

Willow introduces herself to Lulu and says, they’re all rooting for her, especially her family. Like Willow’s family did when she needed a stem cell transplant. Her husband never gave up hope and Michael’s uncle risked his life to bring her donor back. Don’t give up hope. There’s always something that can be done.

Anna says, Deputy Mayor Jordan Ashford, and Isaiah laughs. Jordan says she feels like she’s missing something, and Isaiah says, him making a fool of himself assuming she was a man. He introduces himself and thanks her for saving his life. He stares at her, and she asks if there’s something on her face. He says he’s sorry. Staring is rude. He’s not used to bureaucrats looking so… It doesn’t look like she spends her time in committee meetings. She says she promises her job is more challenging than that, and he says he believes it. She single-handedly saved his life. Why? She says, it seemed like a good idea at the time, and he asks, why visit a random John Doe? She says she wanted to help. She figured his family is wondering where he is. Someone is out there who’s missing him.  

Jack says he’s glad Carly’s legal troubles are over, and toasts to freedom. They clink glasses, and she says, just so there’s no confusion, she hasn’t involved herself in Sonny’s business. She wants to focus on her family. He says, finding Lucky for Lulu, and she says, he’s her best chance for a donor, so she’s going to do what she can to bring him home. He says he admires her determination, and she says, he hasn’t seen anything yet. Is life in Port Charles what he hoped? He says, and then some, and she says, she has a feeling a few people have issues with him being here. He says he’s not sure the Police Commissioner is happy with his presence, when Anna walks in and says, cooperating? Jack says, drink?

Molly says, the animosity between Alexis and Cates is public knowledge, but Alexis says, a lot of people hated him. Molly says, how many of them were caught with a gun? and Alexis says, circumstantial. She didn’t kill Cates. Molly says, what about Kristina? and Alexis says she hopes Kristina is home and resting. Molly tells her to start thinking like a lawyer. If she doesn’t come up with an alternative explanation, she might find herself charged with capital murder. Molly slams out of the room.

Willow tells Lulu that she’s lucky to be alive. She’s not about to screw up the chance, and she came back to GH so she could go back to the life she had before the things with Drew happened. She can’t have feelings for Drew. She loves Michael and the kids and everything they’ve built. She’s going to get Drew out of her head once and for all. Elizabeth is in the doorway and says, Willow? (Rut-roh.)

Diane walks into the interrogation room, and Alexis asks if she’s free to go. Diane wonders if Alexis is doubting her skill, but Alexis says, never. Diane says, yes, she’s free to go. Of course (🍷) it’s a temporary reprieve. Alexis has no alibi and won’t tell the police where she was when John was killed. Now she’s digging a hole with the gun. Alexis says she panicked when she saw the gun. When they find it, they’ll see it wasn’t the murder weapon. Diane says, if they find it, and Alexis says, Diane doesn’t think she did it, does she? Diane says, of course (🍷) not, but Alexis threatened Cates just hours before the murder and two trustworthy witnesses saw her getting rid of a gun. Alexis says, Ric is hardly trustworthy, and Diane tells her to focus. They both know it’s not about what she did or didn’t do. It’s what she can prove in a court of law.

Isaiah says he appreciates Jordan’s intentions. He wouldn’t be breathing if not for her. She says, he didn’t answer her question. Does he have family? He says, it’s more like an interrogation. Is she sure she’s not a cop? She says, she was, and that’s another question. She answered. When someone dodges a question, it usually means they’re hiding something. He says he has nothing to hide, but there are things he’d rather not revisit. He doesn’t expect her to understand. She says, he’d be surprised.

Nina goes to the gallery and asks how Ava is doing. Ava says, she’s hopeful. She just spoke to Trina, and she was reminded that she’s lucky to have someone on her side who believes her. It makes the ordeal easier. Nina says, for what it’s worth (🍷), she believes Ava too, and Ava says she’s surprised Nina is being supportive. Nina asks if it’s hard to imagine her doing the right thing, and Ava says she’s glad to have Nina in her corner. She’s grateful. Nina says she’s been down, as Ava knows, and remembers how badly she needed a friend. Ava asks how it’s going with Ric, and Nina says she’s sorry, but Ric still refuses to take the case.

Molly finds Ric at the MetroCourt and says, he told the police that mom disposed of a gun? He says, she did, and Molly asks if he’s trying to set Alexis up. He says he and Elizabeth saw her the night John Cates was murdered. He’s an officer of the court and obligated to report it. And he wants them to catch the killer. She says, mom didn’t kill Cates, and whatever she’s going through is Kristina’s fault. He asks if she has more information about the case, and she says, not for sure yet. He asks if Kristina owns a gun, and she says, Kristina could have gotten one from Sonny. Michael is covering for her too. Kristina is desperate not to go to prison and maybe she finally snapped. Ric says, Ava changed her story. She said Cates pressured her into making a false statement. Knowing that, does Molly still believe Kristina was the aggressor and responsible for her own fall?

Elizabeth says she’s glad Willow was talking to Lulu. Sometimes even the nurses forget there’s an actual person in the bed and not just a body. Willow says she thinks Lulu can hear on some level. She was filling Lulu in on the things happening in Port Charles. Elizabeth says she thinks it’s great and apologizes for snapping when they were talking about Lucky. Willow says she didn’t mean imply he was avoiding his family, but Elizabeth says she thinks that’s exactly what he’s doing. He’s been running from something for a long time, but she doesn’t know what it is. Sometimes she thinks it’s her. Willow asks, why? and Elizabeth says, it’s a long story. She is a big reason why he left, but she didn’t realize he’d be gone so long. His son barely knows him. Aiden is excited about his dad coming back, but her biggest fear is that Lucky will come back, save Lulu, and leave. What happens when Aiden loses his dad again?

Anna says, this is cozy, and Carly says, Jack is helping them find Lucky. Anna wonders how having a drink helps, and Jack says, they’re waiting for the satellite photos from where they think Lucky is being held. Anna asks what he can tell her about Jenz Sidwell, but he says, nothing he hasn’t read in the papers. His phone rings, and he asks if they’re sure… Send him the link. He tells Carly and Anna that they found Sidwell’s compound, and Carly asks if Lucky is there, but he says, it appears to be abandoned.

Nina says she’s sorry, but Ric isn’t budging, and Ava thanks her for trying. There are a lot of good lawyers in this town, and she can afford the best. Nina says, Ava is taking it better than she expected, and Ava says, Trina reminded her that she’s not alone. She has Trina and now she has Nina. She spent so much time scheming and manipulating situations, she knows she’s lucky to have any friends left. Nina says she knows the feeling.

Molly tells Ric, it doesn’t matter. If Kristina hadn’t gone to Ava’s room, her baby would still be alive. Ric says, they should stop talking about it. It’s making her upset. Molly says, of course (🍷) she’s upset. She lost her baby and her sister that day. He says, isn’t it possible that it was just a terrible accident? but she says, the evidence says otherwise. Ava was arrested. Ric wonders what happened to innocent until proven guilty, and Molly says she needs to know who’s responsible for her baby’s death and they need to pay.  

Elizabeth says she doesn’t know what to say to Aiden. He saw Jake having a relationship with Jason, and he might be hoping that it will be the same with him and his dad. Lucky loves his son, but he doesn’t love living in one place for long.

Jack says, the satellite photos show signs of recent activity. It looks like they missed Sidwell by a few hours. Anna wonders if they can find him and tells Jack to gather all the satellite photos from the area. Maybe they caught Sidwell leaving. Jack says he doesn’t work for her, and he can’t dedicate a satellite to finding one man. Anna says, Lucky’s family helped the WSB for years, and Jack says he knows, but even if he locates Lucky, getting him out can be extremely difficult. Anna tells him to ignore what she said. She’ll find Lucky with or without his help. She leaves, and Carly says, please. She’ll pay for whatever resources they need to have to bring Lucky home. Lulu needs her family. They can’t lose her. Jack asks if they haven’t already lost her. (Apparently not, according to GH casting.)

Diane asks if Alexis thinks Kristina killed Cates, but Alexis says, absolutely not. Diane says, then she has to get Kristina to come in and talk to the police and tell them what happened. Alexis says, she can’t. She’s not in her right mind. She doesn’t know what she’s saying. She’s glad Cates is dead. What if she says that to the police? Diane says, that would be bad, and Alexis says she can handle the scrutiny with the police. Kristina can’t. It’s not an option. Diane says, Alexis doesn’t have the luxury of protecting Kristina anymore. When she disposed of the gun and got caught, it made her suspect number one.

Nina says she’ll have her assistant compile a list of the best criminal attorneys, when Ric walks in. He says, good. They’re both here. Ava says she hopes he didn’t come by to gloat, but he says he’s changed his mind. He’ll take the case. They both ask, why? and he says he’s doing it for his daughter. Molly needs to know what happened. They’ll start in the morning, but if he finds out Ava is lying, he’ll bury her. Does she still want him as her attorney? She says, yeah, because she’s innocent.  

Alexis says, if she’s charged, Diane will convince the jury that she’s innocent, and Diane says, yeah… Alexis knows she’ll always do what she can, but if Alexis is charged, she can’t be her lawyer.

Molly comes into the station and says she needs to make a statement. She has information about the murder of John Cates.

Jack says, Lulu has been in a coma for 4 years and with a transplant, her odds aren’t good. Carly says, as long as Lulu is still breathing, she won’t give up, and he says he won’t take her money. He’ll continue without it, but don’t thank him yet. What he said to Anna was correct. The territory is extremely unstable. Even if she finds Lucky, what’s the plan? She doesn’t have a SEAL team, and the area is too dangerous for civilians. Who is she going to send in to rescue him?

Molly says, the night John Cates was murdered, nobody knows where her sister was. She has no alibi and had a motive to kill him.

Jordan says she lives in Port Charles, but she’ll always root for the Baltimore team. Go Orioles. Isaiah says, what about the Ravens? and she says she told him where she’s from. Now it’s his turn. Anna comes in, and Isaiah asks if they found Lucky. Anna says, after Isaiah escaped, Sidwell made his getaway and the compound was abandoned. Does he have any idea where Sidwell might have gone? He says, Sidwell was always careful about what he said. How are they going to find Lucky now?  

Tomorrow, Sasha asks if Cody is ready for something fun and exciting; Jason tells Carly not to get involved with Jack; and Diane wants to know what Sonny is going to do about this.

📚 School’s In For Autumn…

Celebrities. They’re just like us.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/gallery/general-hospital/soap-stars-celebrate-back-to-school-time-see-the-photos

💰 Listings Goals Hit…

Once again, I drooled over JoshF’s 30,000 square foot, 2 and a half acre, $36 million (in Pasadena!) mansion with the elevator going to the museum and bar in the basement. It’s truly an amazing piece of property. If I had a spare $36 million, I’d buy it in a heartbeat. Tracy felt it was a small buyer pool for the price point, and it would have to be some kind of collector. She took an embarrassing photo of JoshA, posing as a statue in the museum, and even he laughed his ass off. He begged her not to post it, but no surprise, she did. She told him it was payback for setting her up on last week’s date with the splooge. I bet it got a billion reactions.

The Altman Brothers’ Orange County office was hardly finished, and Heather was having a panic attack, since the ribbon cutting had already been set with the Chamber of Commerce, et al. It was 15 days away, but the magician contractor promised it would be ready. And it was. The outside of the front anyway, which is all they needed. At the ceremony, Tracy sympathized with Heather, whose calendar was way too full, and suggested Heather say no once in a while.

It was the finale, so in wrapping it up, JoshA said the business had surpassed its goal of 500 million in listings. Tracy said, while it had been a slow start, she was excited to move forward, but she wasn’t letting JoshA set her up again. JoshF said he’d done well in a bad market and was a month into the process of reconstructing his dreamhouse. He’d also started seeing Andrew again. The Joshes toasted to high sales, low sales, and no sales.

I don’t think they have a Reunion, but if they do, I’ll be there for it. I enjoy this show more every season, and I’ll miss it. Maybe it’s just as well there’s a break though, since it makes me long for houses I could never afford, and even if I could, I’d probably regret buying something so mammoth. It was tough moving from an apartment to the house I’m in now. It seemed like a mile to the bathroom after having to walk 15 feet.

Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles Season 15, Episode 10 Recap: Ending on a High

Flagg spills the tea on the BFFs. Okay, it’s like a couple of drops.

MDLLA Agent Josh Flagg on Friendship With Denise Richards

💍 Hope It Sticks This Time…

I always have hope that VanderPeople have changed and matured as they’ve gotten older. So Mazel Tov to Kristen for achieving one of her goals, even though I’m a wee bit skeptical that she’s matured.

https://people.com/vanderpump-rules-alum-kristen-doute-is-engaged-to-luke-broderick-8707625

🪡 Needed, One Ring On a String…

What is wrong with this woman that she keeps losing jewelry worth tens of thousands of dollars?

Lisa Barlow Loses $100K Ring at NYFW Party: ‘Impossible to Find’

🏆 Giving Them the Moon…

The best way to get the CliffsNotes version.

https://people.com/mtv-vmas-2024-live-updates-8710617

And of course, the best part. I don’t know what Miranda Lambert has going on there, but no. Just no. As always, Taylor Swift is perfection.

https://people.com/red-carpet-arrivals-2024-mtv-vmas-8710673

🥀 A Day To Remember…

I remember not being able to get all the channels when I got up and thinking it was the cable. Then I found a news station that was on and saw that a plane had flown into the WTC. My first thought was, well, it finally happened. Some idiot crashed into it. Then as the newscasters talked, behind them on the screen, the second plane hit. That’s when I knew it was no accident.

https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/9-11-attacks

🐶 Bringing Joy To the People…

Meet the latest addition to my pack, Sally Jo Buck. I’ve had her a few months, and like her sister Hannah, she brings happiness wherever she goes. I’ve entered her in the Daily Kibble Summer Lovin’ Fun Contest, so click on the link (or copy and paste), scroll down, and give a like to the pictures below.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1082506066776315&type=3

Sally Jo sez: Vote Fur Me!

🍂 Season Of the Soul…

Join me tomorrow for soap and OC in the shade. Until then, stay safe, stay reestablishing lost or taken for granted relationships, and stay not giving up hope. There’s always something that can be done.

Sep9

September 8, 2023 – Cody Confronts Montague, Hot Hospital, Sisters, Arriving Soon, No Salt, VanderShare, Next House, Her Life, Best In Song, Daryl Talk, Reality Pets (!), Six Quick Quotes Plus One & Stand

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

On the phone at the MetroCourt, Nina asks if Gladys has any information for her… Then why is she calling?… She’s at the MetroCourt. She has to be here until Sonny’s hearing. She wants Gladys to listen to this. If Sasha is not home first thing tomorrow morning, she’s going to Ferncliff to find out why. Goodbye. She looks over and sees Anna at one of the tables.

Also on the phone, Anna says, there has to be something they can do… They’re saying they can’t tell her who owns this vacant house?… All right. Thank you. Nina approaches the table and says, Sonny’s hearing is today. Anna says she knows, and Nina says, Anna has so many connections, she was just wondering if she has any information on what’s going to happen to Sonny.

Carrying his guitar, Ned/Eddie walks into a music studio with Olivia and Leo. He says he can’t believe Sonny came through for him like this, and Olivia says, Sonny is many things, but he’s always a man of his word. Leo asks if they’re here, and Ned says, they’re getting closer. Olivia asks if he’s ready, and Ned says, it’s been a while. He kind of feels like he’s trying to reclaim an ancient treasure. Leo asks if it’s a treasure hunt, and Olivia says, in a way. Leo says he loves treasure hunts, and Ned says, hopefully, he’ll like what they find. Is he ready to go make some music? Leo says, yes! and Ned says, let’s go. They walk into the studio.

Worst righthand man ever Dex sits at the pier, and Josslyn asks if he’s okay. He says he screwed up, and Sonny could spend the rest of his life in prison because of him.

Anna says she’s so sorry. This has got to be so concerning to Nina, but she doesn’t have any information about Sonny. Nina says, there has to be something Anna can do. Can’t she help Diane with this case? Anna says she can’t. It’s a criminal matter, not a personal one. There’s nothing she can do. Nina says, it feels personal. Someone set Sonny up. Anna says, that’s a possibility, and Nina wonders if it’s the person who shot at him at the MetroCourt. Anna says she doesn’t know that bullet was meant for Sonny, when Ava joins them and says, that bullet was probably meant for one of them, right? It hit Curtis; the poor man’s in a wheelchair.

Portia tells Curtis that she shouldn’t be too long. She has to go to GH to pick something up. Then she thought she’d pick up some wings from Charlie’s Pub. He says, sounds good, and she says she’ll be back soon. She leaves, and Marshall comes out. He says he has to head over to The Savoy. He needs to check on these numbers. He hopes he didn’t screw something up. Curtis is sure he didn’t, but he knows it can get confusing. Marshall says, it’s harder when you’re confused to begin with, and calls to Portia, but Curtis says, she took off for GH. Marshall says, this isn’t so important it can’t wait, and Curtis says, they have to stop doing this.

Dr. Montague asks, what the hell is going on in here? And what is Cody doing here? Cody says, he’s Sasha’s psychiatrist? Of course (🍷) he is, because he’s Gladys’s pal. That’s the connection. Montague met Gladys at The Savoy in the back room at Selina Wu’s poker game. That’s where all this started, huh? You son of a bitch.

Ned tells Olivia, this producer Sonny hired is one of the best. He’s lucky to be working with him. She says she’s glad he thinks so, and he says, when Sonny mentioned this, he thought Sonny was just telling him what he wanted to hear to keep him around town. Olivia says, Sonny doesn’t do that. He’s here because Sonny knows how good he is. Ned suggests they get inside so he can thank Sonny again, but Olivia says, Sonny’s not here today. Leo asks where he is, and Ned says, his record label is paying for this recording session. After everything he’s done, he figured Sonny would be here. She says she’s sure he wanted to, but he’s got some other obligations today. Ned says, of course (🍷). Maybe he’ll make an appearance later. She says she sure hopes so.

Josslyn says, this is not Dex’s fault. If Sonny goes to prison, it’s for what Sonny did. Does he know how many times Sonny was almost caught over the years? Dex says he was the last one to have the flashdrive, but she says, it was destroyed, and he says, is she sure? They don’t know what labs are capable of putting back together. It was so stupid to throw it away in a trashcan. (Yes, it was.) She says, he couldn’t have known somebody would find it, but he says he’s been working for Sonny for a long time now. The Feds know that; the other Families know that. Any one of them could have been following him. She says, he doesn’t even know if anybody has it, and he says he goes over it again and again in his head. How could he be so careless when it came to Sonny’s freedom? She says, because of her.

Nina says, Sonny feels guilty about what happened to Curtis, and she would imagine that Anna does as well, and Ava says she only meant that… Anna says she knows what Ava meant. It’s all right. She got a very pointed message that Curtis wasn’t seeing any visitors. How is he? Ava says, Trina told her that he’s home; that he’s trying to adjust to his new life. She’s taking it very hard as well. Nina says she tried to reach out to him, but it’s not easy. Curtis has always been so active. Anna sighs and asks them to excuse her. She leaves, and Ava says she didn’t mean to upset Anna, but Nina says, they all know Ava is upset about Trina. Ava says, what about Nina? She knows Sonny’s hearing is today. How is she holding up?

Marshall asks what he did, and Curtis asks if they think because they’re whispering and giving each other signals, he hasn’t noticed that he hasn’t been alone in this house. Marshall says, they just thought Curtis might like to have somebody with him, and Curtis says he knows what they thought. He keeps being told over and over that he can get his life back to some kind of normal. Marshall wants him to go back to work at The Savoy… Marshall says he does, and Curtis says, if any of them thought he could get his life back to some kind of normal, they wouldn’t be afraid to leave him alone in his own damn house. He’s been doing fine since he’s been here. What he doesn’t want is someone watching him every minute. Marshall says, Curtis is absolutely right. Sometimes we care so much, we only think about what it is we can do for the person we love, instead of thinking about what it is that they need and want. He’ll see Curtis later. Curtis thanks him, and Marshall leaves.

Montague says, perhaps they didn’t go over the rules when Cody was admitted, so he’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Patients aren’t allowed in each other’s rooms, and Sasha in particular is very fragile. And Cody seems quite agitated. Cody says he doesn’t buy this caring shrink act Montague is doing, not for one second. And agitated? He laughs and says, no. Try mad as hell. Because he can see exactly what’s going on here. Montague knows Gladys through Selina Wu’s card game in the backroom at The Savoy. He knew Gladys was in debt to Selina Wu. Did Gladys ask him for help when Sasha tried to end her guardianship, so she could keep control of all of Sasha’s money? Is that what he’s been doing? Has he been keeping Sasha drugged so she looks unstable? How much is Gladys paying him? Huh? How much is Gladys paying him to keep Sasha drugged?

Curtis’s doorbell rings, and he wheels himself over to answer it. He opens the door to Anna.

Leo looks around and says, wow. This is so cool. We’re going to make a song, Eddie! A man says, this is the place to do it. He’s the producer, Johnny. What’s his name? Leo tells him, and looking at Ned, Johnny says, he must be Ned Quartermaine. Ned says he’s Eddie Maine, and Johnny says he’s sorry. He could have sworn… Olivia says, there must have been a mix up in the booking. Eddie’s going to be singing. Leo says, there’s so many buttons. Does every one have a different purpose? A woman sits down and says, they do everything, except dance, and Johnny says, they’re working on it. Leo says, that would be cool, and Johnny says, this is their engineer, Kira. He introduces her to Leo and Eddie/Ned, and Leo asks what the green button does. Kira says, that’s how they talk to the booth, and Ned says he’s sure Kira would love to tell him about all these buttons after the recording session. So just sit right here, be quiet, and put his listening ears on. Leo says, okay, and Johnny asks if Olivia is singing back-up, but she says she only sings at the Nurses Ball. She’s Eddie’s… friend.

Montague says, it’s not uncommon for patients at Ferncliff to see conspiracies, when in reality, none actually exist. He’s going to confer with Cody’s doctor, and he’s going to suggest a stronger dose of medication for him. Cody says, because that’s what he’s been doing to Sasha? and Montague starts to walk to the door, but Cody says, he’s not going anywhere. Montague tells Sasha, don’t worry. This gentleman – and he uses the term loosely – is obviously just confused. Sasha asks if Cody is right. Does he know Gladys?

Nina tells Ava, Sonny doesn’t let her know anything, but she wishes she knew what was going to happen. What kind of evidence could they have? Ava says, they must have something. She doesn’t think the Feds would drag somebody into court if they didn’t have evidence. But Sonny has beaten more raps than she can count. Nina asks what she’s told Avery, and Ava says she hasn’t told Avery anything, and isn’t going to if she doesn’t have to. Nina says, that’s smart, and asks how Avery is doing. Ava says, she’s good; she’s okay. She’s happy. She’s excited Nina is marrying her daddy. Nina says, that’s sweet, and Ava says, as Nina’s friend, she needs Nina to face the reality here. Even if Sonny does get out of this, it isn’t the end. Sonny’s not going to change. This is the life he has chosen. There’s always going to be something else.

Dex says, there’s no way Josslyn has any responsibility for what happened, but she says she’s the one who wanted to use the flashdrive to put Sonny away. He says, but she didn’t, and she says, because it was destroyed. They had an argument about it, remember? She wanted to use it, and he wanted to get rid of it as quickly as possible. He says he was still careless. There was no way Josslyn was actually going to use it. He doesn’t understand. Why? She says, to help her mom, and to help him. For someone in pre-med, she’s not very bright.

Anna says she knows Curtis didn’t want to see anyone, but that was a while back, so she thought, maybe now he’s home… Can she come in? He says, of course (🍷). Can he get her something? She says, no thank you, but he says, the house has been fitted for him, so he can get her a coffee or a tea or a snack. She says she’s good; she just had lunch. She thought Portia or Trina would be here. He says, oh, she came to see Portia or Trina, but she says, no. She came to see him. She just thought… He says, she thought he would have a babysitter.

Johnny asks if Ned wants to lay down a track first and do vocals separately, but Ned says, no. He’s kind of old school. He likes playing and singing. He just wants to make this demo to get a sense of the song. Maybe play around with the arrangement. Johnny asks if he brought anything, music or lyrics, but Ned says, it’s all up here – he taps his head – and in his hands. Actually, he hasn’t completed the lyrics yet, but they’re right there and he knows they’re going to come to him any  time now. He just has to figure out how the story ends. Leo tells Kira, Eddie says songs are like a story and this one is trapped in marble, like a statue. It just has to be set free. Kira says she likes that, and Johnny says, they’re here to help any way they can. How is he feeling about the vibe? Ned says, the vibe. Just a rootsy, acoustic feel. He’s just trying to get his feet wet today. He hasn’t done this for a while. Johnn says, so he’s recorded before, and Ned says he recorded a lot, back in the day. He even had his share of groupies. Leo asks if that isn’t a fish, and Ned says, yes, and there are a lot of them in the sea. Sorry. A groupie is someone who really likes your music. Leo says, oh, a fan, and Olivia says, exactly. Ned says he played this gig years ago in Houston at The Cobra. It was a packed house. He was stone cold sober, and for some reason, that night when he walked out on stage, the whole crowd just sort of faded away. He felt like it was just him all alone, and he was singing for just one person. It was that way for the entire gig. It never happened again, but he always knew that was the best performance of his life. Johnny says, let’s make this happen. See if they can get him that feeling again. He tells Kira, let’s set up the mics, and they go into the booth. Ned tells Leo that he’s going to be playing and singing in that room, and Leo says, so there’s no bleed through. He knows that. Ned says he knows Leo knows a lot, and Leo tells him, knock ‘em dead, Eddie, and they fist bump. Ned says he’ll try, and goes in the booth. Olivia asks how Leo knew that.

Curtis tells Anna that he’s sorry. That was too easy. Please have a seat. She says she doesn’t understand, and he says, his father just left a while ago, and this is the first time he’s been allowed to be alone in his own house. As a matter of fact, he thinks it’s the first time he’s been alone anywhere since the shooting. She says, that’s kind of why she’s here actually. She wanted to come see him after the surgery, but… He says he told Portia that he didn’t want to see anyone. In fact, he was pretty harsh with her and Trina. She says she can totally understand given everything he’s been through. He knows the bullet wasn’t meant for him, right? He nods, and she tells him that she just came here to say something that she’s wanted to say since it happened. She’s really sorry. She looks close to tears.

Dex says, Josslyn wanted to help him? and she says she loves him so much, and as long as he’s working for Sonny, she’s always going to worry that one day or one night she’ll lose him forever. He says, they’ve been over this, but she says, that doesn’t make it just go away. He says he doesn’t take any unnecessary chances, but she says, he could be in custody and on his way to prison had her mom not called him and warned him. He asks if that’s why she got drunk after the concert, because she’s so worried about him, and she says she hadn’t heard from him. She was stressed out and took the easy way out. Yes, she regrets that. He says she looked like she regretted it when she came in the next morning. Does she have any idea how happy he was to see her? She says she was happy to see him too, and kisses him. She tells him, stop beating himself up over something Sonny did.

Nina says she gets what Ava is saying, but she can only focus on today. Ava says she thinks Nina should force herself to think about the future. She learned that the hard way. Nina says she’s been with complicated men before, and Ava says, that’s one word for Sonny. She assumes Nina is talking about Valentin, and Nina says, yes. Ava says, they both know you need more than one word to describe those two, and Nina says, her point is? Ava says she just wants Nina to think about what she’s doing before she does it, not after. Nina says she knows what she’s doing, and what she’s going to do is marry Sonny. And no one can stop her.

Montague says, of course (🍷) he knows Gladys. Sasha was there when he met her, when he did Sasha’s evaluation. This patient is clearly confused, and now he’s confusing her. Why doesn’t he come with her? He holds out his hand, and Cody pushes it away from Sasha. He gets in between them and says, Sasha’s not going anywhere with Montague. Montague says, that’s enough. Cody gives him no choice but to get security. He heads for the door, but Cody pushes him against it, and they fight.

Ned says, check, one, two, and Johnny asks how he feels about the levels. Ned says he could use a little more guitar in the headphones, and Johnny tells him to give them the loudest chords and they’ll check it again. Ned strums, and Olivia tells Leo that she knows it’s long, but it shouldn’t be much longer now. Leo says, it takes a few times before you get something good, and she asks if Eddie taught him that, but he says, Cody. It’ll take as long as Eddie wants it to. She says, as long as Eddie wants it to, and Ned continues to play.

Curtis says, Anna’s sorry? and she says, this wouldn’t have happened… He says, this is not her fault, but she says, someone was trying to kill her. He says he’s not going to lie. He hates that this happened, and he may hate it for the rest of his life. When he found out he couldn’t move his legs and the bullet wasn’t meant for him, he hated her. He hated Sonny. But it didn’t last. She asks why he thinks, and he says, because he thought about what he used to do. He used to chase the most lethal people around, knowing they wanted to kill him, but what did he do? Does she think he went somewhere and hid? No. He lived his life. And he realized that what happened to him could have easily happened to someone because of him. So maybe it’s karma. Or maybe it just is what it is. She says, that’s incredibly gracious, and he says he just calls it as he sees it. She smiles through her tears, when Portia walks in with a to-go bag from Charlie’s. She says she was wondering whose car that was.

Dex says, even though he got the job with Sonny to spy on him for Michael, Sonny’s been really good to him. In a lot of ways, like a father. She says, a father who hung him from a meat hook, and he says he knows Sonny had his suspicions about him, but Sonny had no idea what that guy did to him. She says, so he’s okay just forgetting everything that Sonny did? and he says, it’s hard to explain. Since he’s gotten to know Sonny better… If Sonny goes to prison, it’s going to leave a hole in his life.

Nina and Ava sit down with a drink, and Ava says, believe her. She wants Sonny to beat these charges almost as much as Nina does. Nina says, it kind of seems like she doesn’t, and Ava says, of course (🍷) she does. For Nina’s sake, for Avery’s sake. She just thinks at times like these, when things are crazy and up in the air, it’s the time they make bad decisions. She just wants to make sure Nina weighs everything. Nina says she has, and Ava reminds her, the last time she walked down the aisle, she ended up turning around and running in the opposite direction because of Valentin’s lies. Nina says, Sonny hasn’t lied to her, and Ava says, of course (🍷) not. Like Nina hasn’t lied to him.

A man walks Sasha through the reception area, and the nurse says, excuse me.

In the bathroom, we see Montague, tied up and lying on the floor in his underwear. He yells for help, but his mouth has duct tape across it.

Cody angles his face so the nurse can’t see it, and she asks where he’s taking the patient, calling him Dr. Montague. He says his patient needs some stimulation from nature, so he’s taking her for a walk and some fresh air. The nurse nods, and they go out the door. Janice comes in and asks who that was leaving with a patient. Cody hustles Sasha down the hallway.

Ned sings the unfinished song about the siren he can’t see, and he’s not bad. He stops and says, sorry, man. Can they just punch in there? Johnny says, no problem. Just take it where he likes, and they’ll cut it from there. Ned sings again, but then stops, looking confused. Leo tells him, she’s like a shadow, remember? and Ned says, yeah, and thanks Leo. Johnny suggests they take it from the top, and Ned begins again.

The nurse tells Janice, that was Dr. Montague. He said the patient needed some air. Janice says, Dr. Montague would never do that. He’s not authorized to take patients out of the hospital. She goes behind the desk and says, he’s not on staff. They have to call security. She picks up the phone.

Dex tells Josslyn that he knows a lot of the things Sonny does – that they do – are illegal, but Sonny has principles. He has more values and integrity than most men who operate legally that he’s close to, and deep down, he thinks she knows that. He’s never had anyone in his life like Sonny. Sonny taught him so much about what it means to be a man. She says she guesses he’s going to the hearing then, and he says, yeah. He hopes she understands. She says she does, and thanks him for explaining what Sonny means to him. He tells her, never forget what she means to him, and kisses her.

Nina asks why Ava is doing this. Ava’s always been so supportive of her and Sonny. Ava says, but she is. She wants to support Nina. As long as she’s going forward eyes wide open. That’s all she cares about. Nina promises she is, and Ava says, good. Nina says, as far as lying to Sonny about turning in Carly and Drew to the SEC, Ava is the only one who knows now. Ava says, to the grave. So after Nina and Sonny get married, maybe the two of them want to think about moving into Windymere. Nina laughs and says, Ava knows she loves her and loves living with her, but that’s not really her idea of wedded bliss. Ava says, not living with her. Maybe Sonny wants to buy Windymere, and all of Spoon Island.

Curtis tells Portia that Anna came by to see how he was doing, and Anna says she came by to apologize. Curtis says, he told her… Portia asks, where is his father? and Curtis says, he went to The Savoy. He had to take care of some things. Portia says, and he left? and Curtis says, yes, he left. He’s fine. Portia says, of course (🍷) he’s fine, and Anna says she should probably go actually. Portia says, if she knew Anna was going to be here, she definitely would have gotten dinner for three. Let her walk Anna out. Anna says, it was good to see Curtis, and Portia tells him that she’ll be right back. Outside, Portia asks, what made Anna think it was a good idea to come here?

Janice says, they have an emergency. They need to enforce a lockdown on the entire building right away. One of their patients, Cody Bell, is wearing Dr. Montague’s clothes, and he’s trying to escape with another patient, Sasha Gilmore.

Sirens are blaring, and Cody runs out of the building with Sasha. He brings her to a car that’s waiting at the end of the driveway, and buckles her in. He says he’s going to get her out of here. She just has to trust him. He gets in the driver’s seat and takes the keys out from under the visor, saying, thank you, Sam. He starts the car, and speeds away.

Nina asks why Ava is selling Windymere, and Ava says, it’s not for publication, so don’t go blabbing. Nina says she won’t, but why? Ava says, Avery likes it, but it’s just the two of them out there. They’re isolated. Nina says, she’s selling because of Nikolas, and Ava says she has to admit she has a few bad memories, but it seems like the right thing to do now. Nina’s phone dings, and she says she has to go. Ava says she hopes she didn’t upset Nina. Please tell her that she didn’t. Nina says, Ava didn’t upset her at all. In fact, Ava made her even more certain that what she’s doing is right. As Nina leaves, Ava says, good luck to Sonny, then says, good luck to me. She signals the bartender for another martini.

Anna says she knows Curtis didn’t want to see anyone, but she doesn’t think she upset him, and Portia says, Anna upset her. If it wasn’t for Anna and Sonny, Curtis wouldn’t be in that chair right now. (It would be amusing if it turned out the bullet was actually meant for Curtis. It’s possible.) Anna says, Portia’s right. She’s sorry about that. Portia says, she’s sorry about that? She doesn’t think Anna realizes how close Curtis was to dying, and now he’s paralyzed. He could be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, and Anna’s sorry about that. She guesses that makes everything better. Anna says she didn’t mean it would make it all better… Portia says, Anna and Sonny live dangerous lives. She gets it. They make deadly enemies. But then they roam around and mingle with everybody else and put everyone in danger. And in this case, they put her husband in a wheelchair. Anna says, we will find out who did this. We will. Portia asks, what good is that going to do Curtis? Please don’t come back here. Anna says she won’t, and leaves. Portia lets out a huge breath and goes back inside. She tells Curtis that Charlie’s had strawberry-rhubarb pie for dessert, and he says he can’t blame Anna for this. She says she can and takes the to-go bag to the kitchen.

As Eddie/Ned sings, Curtis wheels himself to the patio door and looks out. In the studio, Leo takes Olivia’s hand, and she smiles. Josslyn and Dex sit on a crate at the pier and kiss. He takes her hand for a moment, then leaves. Ava looks at a picture of her and Avery on her phone and sips her martini. Nina paces, then leaves. Anna looks sad. Curtis sighs, and Portia puts her hand on his shoulder as they both look out.

We hear Anna’s voiced say, we will find out who did this. We will.

On Monday, Molly and TJ have a major announcement to make; Maxie says she’s going to make it happen; and Sonny says he’s got this.

🔥 Steam Heat…

The fall preview for GH.

GENERAL HOSPITAL Hot Fall Preview!

👧 The First Kristina…

I guess I was busy or not watching or something. I remember absolutely none of this, so thanks SOD.

Who Was Alexis’ Sister on GENERAL HOSPITAL?

👄 Adding One Blair…

You’ll need to know this.

Who Is Blair Cramer on GH and OLTL?

🧂 Shah Got To Be Joking…

She’ll be lucky if she doesn’t end up having to pay every time she uses RHOSL. Like greed didn’t get her where she is today – in the pokey.

Jen Shah Suggests Andy Cohen Pay Her for Name Being Used in RHOSLC Season 4

🍸 Lala Rules…

Talking about next season without talking about it.

Lala Kent Reveals Her Part in Drama at Pump Rules Finale Filming

🎾 House Full Of Awful…

I’m not sure if excited is the word, but I have to admit to a bit of curiosity.

Why We’re Excited For Summer House Season 8

💃🏻 Just Fabulous…

I’ve been watching this for a while, and while I haven’t exactly seen a whole lot of fabulous, that’s okay. I’d rather see real than fancy.

https://screenrant.com/my-big-fat-fabulous-life-season-11-when-finale-how-many-episodes-left/

https://people.com/whitney-way-thore-talks-new-season-my-big-fat-fabulous-life-exclusive-7965327

What’s to come next week.

https://www.etonline.com/my-big-fat-fabulous-life-whitney-uncovers-the-truth-about-her-long-lost-half-sister-exclusive

🎸 The Moonman Awaits…

In case you don’t know how to watch, here are instructions.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1384936/how-to-watch-the-2023-mtv-vmas-on-tv-and-online

🏍 About That Daryl…

Norman talks Daryl.

https://ew.com/tv/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-preview-norman-reedus/

When and where to see Daryl.

https://undeadwalking.com/2023/09/06/walking-dead-daryl-dixon-stream-amc/

Reviewing Daryl’s situation.

https://collider.com/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-review/

Bonus Daryl. I was surprised to discover how much I enjoyed this show the last time. It makes me want to, well, ride.

https://undeadwalking.com/2023/09/07/ride-norman-reedus-review-keanu-reeves-joins-coffee-desert/

🐶 Bravo To Pets…

My heart will always belong to Giggy (!).

Most Memorable and Beloved Bravo Pets

🐓 Quotes of the Week

Anything worth doing good takes a little chaos. – Flea

You can control two things: your work ethic and your attitude about anything. – Ali Krieger

If you fall, make it part of the dance. – LuAnn de Lesseps

Success seems to be connected to action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit. – Conrad Hilton

Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do and at some point, you will. – Venus Williams

How can anyone govern a nation that has two hundred and forty-six different kinds of cheese? – Charles de Gaulle

Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address. – Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), You’ve Got Mail

💻 TikTok Made Me Do It…

Enjoy the week’s end, then join me on Monday really Tuesday for soap and teaful tidings. Until then, stay safe, stay patronizing local businesses, and stay not caring so much, you only think about what it is you can do for the person you love, instead of thinking about what it is that they need and want.

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August 17, 2023 – Brook Takes Tracy To a Luau, Two Looks In One On the Runway, Awarding Music, Most Popular & Banana

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Brook leads Tracy into the pool area, and Tracy says, no, no, triple no, but Brook says, come on. It will be fun. Tracy looks over and says, oh no. A fire dancer. A woman puts leis on them, and Tracy says, just what she always wanted, a wilted flower necklace. The fire dancer also eats fire, and she gasps.

Elizabeth goes to Finn’s place, and Violet answers the door. Violet says, she looks beautiful. Why is she here? Elizabeth says she’s here to pick up Violet’s dad; they’re going to dinner. Violet says she knows that, but why isn’t daddy picking her up? Finn comes out, and Violet says, Aunt Elizabeth is here to pick him up. Usually, he picks her up. Girl power. She and Elizabeth high-five. Finn and Elizabeth say hi to each other, and Violet smiles.

Jordan arrives at Molly and TJ’s apartment, and Alexis says, well, well, Deputy Mayor. How is the new position? Is she planning a coup when Laura returns? Jordan says, hardly, but it is fascinating to see how closely their work with the PCPD dovetails with the mayor’s policy initiatives. It gives her a new perspective, but she’ll be relieved when Laura returns. Molly comes out and says she hopes everyone is hungry.  The food will be here soon. Alexis says, take out she sees. That’s her girl. There’s a knock at the door, and Alexis opens it to Sam and says, her number one. Sam asks Molly, what’s the big news? and Jordan says, there’s news? Molly says, family news, and Sam says, if it’s family news, isn’t there someone missing?

Kristina finds TJ at the hospital and says she’s glad to see him. He asks what brings her by. Is everything okay? She says she’s here to see Dr. Randolph, and he says he didn’t realize they were friends. She says, not exactly, but she’s hoping they’ll be closer soon because she’s asking Terry to be on the board of directors for her foundation.

Cody shouts at Dante and Mac, what’s the point of law and order if you two bozos are too busy protecting the guilty and letting the innocent get picked off? Mac says, Cody’s not doing himself any favors. He needs to calm down. Cody jumps up, throwing his water bottle, and asks if that’s calm enough. There’s no time to be calm, because Sasha is in danger, and they’re too busy doing Gladys’s dirty work to help her. Dante says, Gladys got the restraining order because Cody snuck into Sasha’s room, and Cody says he had no alternative. Dante says, if he thinks Gladys is such a threat to Sasha, stop aggravating her, and Cody laughs. He says, the next time he sees Gladys, he’ll do more than aggravate her, and Mac says, he demonstrated that out in the squad room. Dante tells him, chill out, and Cody kicks a chair over. Dante tells Cody not to push him, and Cody swipes a pile of folders onto the floor.

Molly says, they have great news and wanted to share it with the family as quickly as possible. TJ’s on call, so it’s up to her to be the bearer of fantastic news. Sam says, so spill, and Molly says, they’ve found their surrogate.

Kristina tells TJ, the Corinthos-Davis House is going to need a lot of support, especially from the LGBTQIA+ community. She needs to get a balanced board for maximum outreach. As a transgender woman, Terry will be able to speak to those issues from a personal perspective. It’s so important for them to have her insight, so they can offer the right guidance and create a safe space for kids who are questioning their gender identity. TJ says, Dr. Randolph is amazing. She’s highly intelligent, detail oriented, and extremely professional. She’d be a great addition. Kristina says she knows. She just hopes Terry has the time. The elevator comes, and she says, wish her luck. She gets in, and he says, absolutely. Good luck. She crosses her fingers.

Mac tells Cody, kick over any more chairs, and he’ll be spending the night in holding. Is that really what he wants? Now pick up these papers and calm down. Cody starts to pick them up, and Mac thanks him, adding, Dante, outside. Mac tells Dante, they can only cover for Cody for so long. If he keeps acting up, they’ll have to throw the book at him. Dante says he understands and he’ll handle it. Mac says, if there’s a problem, text him, and Dante says, go. Have a nice night. He’s got this. Mac leaves, and Dante goes back in the interrogation room. He says, dude, what the hell is going on? What is he doing? Is he trying to get arrested?

Gregory arrives at Finn’s and says he’s sorry. He had an unexpected delay. Finn says, it’s okay, and tells Violet, we’re going to be good for grandpa, aren’t we? Like Violet is ever bad. She says, of course (🍷), and Finn says, of course (🍷). And don’t even think about staying up past her bedtime. She says, never, and winks at Gregory. Finn says, that was right in his face. She’s not even trying to be subtle anymore. He asks if Elizabeth is ready, and Violet gives her a hug, telling her to be careful when she’s driving or daddy will direct her. Finn says, road safety is very important to him, and Violet says, always remember to belt up. (I second that. A seatbelt saved my life once.) Finn says, buckles and brakes and blinkers is their motto. Finn says goodnight to Violet, and they leave. Gregory asks Violet what she wants to do. Movie? Checkers? She says she has a way better idea, and tells him, wait here.

Brook asks the bartender for two Mai Tais, and make one of them a double. Tracy looks bored, when Brook brings her drink and says, this will get them in the mood. Tracy asks, what mood is that exactly? And why has Brook brought her to this wasteland of kitsch? and Brook says, she doesn’t like it? If she must know, Tracy is driving everyone crazy at home. She’s constantly complaining, so Brook kindly volunteered to whisk Tracy away and give the family and the staff a break. Tracy says she’s a pleasant person and she’s easy to live with, and Brook says, she’s the only one who thinks that. Tracy takes a sip, and says, and she cares about other people’s opinions why? Never mind. She doesn’t. The only thing she cares about is their little project at Deception. Can they talk about that?

Cody tells Dante that he’s serious. Gladys is the one they should be grilling, not him. Dante says, Cody told him all about his problems with Gladys, and Cody says, she framed him. She’s been trying to get him out of the way ever since he became friends with Sasha. Dante says he knows Cody cares about Sasha, but right now, she’s obviously going through a breakdown or something. Cody says, no. He doesn’t think Sasha’s having a breakdown. He thinks something else is going on, and it has Gladys written all over it. That’s why she wants the restraining order; she’s on to him. There should be a restraining order against her. Dante says, maybe, but she’s not the one who broke into Sasha’s room at Ferncliff and violated visitor protocol. Way to go. Now the law is actually on Gladys’s side. Cody crumples up the restraining order and says, he doesn’t care about that. Dante shouldn’t have stopped him. That way, he could have shoved this restraining order down Gladys’s throat. He throws the ball of paper, and Dante says, Cody better relax.

Jordan says, this is so exciting, and hugs Molly, congratulating her. Molly tells her, they didn’t want to say anything until they made their decision, and Alexis says she’s surprised at how quickly they made their decision. Molly says, they know her. Once she identifies a problem, she has to solve it. She and TJ weighed all their options and realized their best option was a surrogate using her own egg. Of course (🍷) TJ will be the father. Jordan asks how they found her, and Molly says, they signed up with a service and did all the interviews yesterday. Alexis says, they’re certainly on the fast track, and Molly says, it’s going to take at least nine months. Jordan says, tell them about this woman, and Molly says, there were a few good candidates, but the one she and TJ liked the best was Andrea Gates. She’s in a stable marriage. She’s got a young son, who’s young enough not to ask if he’s having a baby brother or sister. She’s completely fine with them going to the doctor’s appointments, and they really connected with her. They already did the background checks and filled out all the forms. And the best thing is, she’s willing to start the process right away. Alexis says, that’s incredible. They’re not letting any grass grow. Jordan says, this is happening kind of fast. Are she and TJ sure? Molly says, absolutely. 100%. There’s a knock at the door, and Molly says, that must be the sushi.

Crafting materials laid out on the table, Violet tells Gregory, so you pick up the bead you want to use. You can use any color or shape you like. Sometimes she likes to use only a few colors. He puts a bead on the string he’s holding, but drops the next one, and she tells him, be careful. The beads are kind of hard to find on the floor. He tells her, don’t worry. He promises he won’t lose any. She shows him what she’s done and asks if it doesn’t look like a line of atoms and molecules. What does he think? He says he thinks it’s smashing, and she says, smashing? He says, it’s an atom joke, and tries to put on another bead.

Finn and Elizabeth arrive at the pool, and a woman puts leis on them. Finn asks if Elizabeth thought he’d refuse, and she says she knows how protective he is about his professional image. He says, yeah, image is very big with him. He wants her to know, this is not his first luau. There was the… Maybe this is his first luau. But in all his extensive travels, nothing was as beautiful as how she looks tonight, especially in the light of the fire dancer. She says, smooth, and he says, still, it’s true.

Brook says, well? and Tracy says, the only reason she came to this tropical travesty was so they could talk freely about Deception. Brook tells her, you know what they say about all work and no play. Let her get Tracy another Mai Tai. They’re fun, they’re fruity, and they’re perfect for a hot night like tonight. Tracy says she guesses if she’s going to endure this circus, she might as well partake of the appropriate cocktail. Brook says, that’s the spirit, and Tracy says she must admit – she drains the drink with her straw – they’re quite delicious and refreshing. She hands Brook her glass, and Brook says, told you so. She’ll be right back. Brook goes to the bar and tells the bartender for another two Mai Tais. Make one a double and the other a virgin.

Everyone sits down to eat, and Molly says she knows how this may seem fast, but she and TJ have been living with this for a while. They’ve examined it from every angle. Jordan says she’s sure it’s been hard to think of anything else, and Molly says she guesses she’s been a little single minded. If she’s detecting any worry, let her put their minds at ease. TJ has been with her every step of the way to ground her and there’s still a ton of stuff to do. People are working on contracts, and Tamiko is handling all the legal details. Of course (🍷) they’re going to need a better place, but for now they’re emotionally, physically, psychologically, and financially ready. Alexis says, that covers all the bases, and Sam asks if Alexis is sure Molly’s related to them.

TJ asks Kristina how it went with Dr. Randolph, and she says, fantastic… She thinks it went well. Terry was asking a ton of questions and she’s very smart like TJ said. He says, Terry is thorough, and Kristina says, that has to mean she’s considering it, right? He says, it’s definitely a good sign, and she says she guesses she had a productive meeting today. He says, great. So it was worth sacrificing the sushi party for. She asks what he’s talking about.

Alexis tells Sam that Molly can’t cook and orders out. That’s how she knows Molly is one of them. Jordan says she wasn’t trying to question Molly before, but Molly tells her, it’s okay. She completely values Jordan’s perspective. Jordan says she supposes she’s always in investigator mode. Molly and TJ have challenging careers and busy lives. Molly says, that’s putting it mildly, and Jordan say she wonders where they both got that from. If they say they’re ready, she says, let’s bring on Baby Davis-Lansing-Ashford.

Brook says, it’s actually nice being out with Tracy. Tracy thanks her, and says, stop evading the subject. Brook says, avoiding, and Tracy says, whatever. They both work. Brook asks, what’s with her and Deception? She’s like a rabid dog with a bone. Tracy laughs, and says, a rabid dog? Brook reminds her of Luke. He liked a snappy barb. Tracy gets teary, and Brook says, the two of them were a perfect match for a battle of the wit. Tracy says, their project at Deception gives her something to focus on, because she… she can’t… she can’t believe he’s gone. They were going to travel the world together; Luke style, not Quartermaine. But Luke always had a scheme on the side. They were perfectly matched in that score too. She drains her drink, and says, he was so funny. He used to make her laugh. He used to make her cry. He never bored her. Brook says, he loved her, and Tracy says, he did. And she misses him so.

Mac shows up at the luau and tells Felicia, sorry. She says, dare she ask? and he says, Cody. Gladys filed a restraining order against him. And let’s just say all hell broke loose – literally.

Elizabeth says, the food is really good, but Finn says he hadn’t noticed. She says, he actually has to try it to find out, and he says he guesses when he’s happy he doesn’t have much of an appetite. She says, really? When she’s happy, she’s more ravenous. He says, she’s happy? and she says she is. He says, good. He’s glad to see her happy. She says she’s glad to see him happy, and he says, it makes him happy being here in this moment. Come to think of it, he hasn’t been hungry in a while now. These past few weeks, being with her, have been kind of wonderful. She says, it has been, and he asks, so what’s changed this time around?

Violet tells Gregory that she doesn’t have any clasps, but thinks there’s some in her room. She’ll be right back, but he needs to stay. He needs to finish his bracelet. She runs off, and he puts the bracelet down. He gets up, and then falls.

Alexis says she’s happy for Molly if she and TJ have made their decision, and Molly says, they have. Alexis says she’s just being a nudge. Molly will find out shortly, that will be her job as a mother too. Sam says she can testify to that, and Molly says, with any luck, Andrea will be pregnant in the next few months, and she’ll be joining their ranks as a mom within the next year. Jordan says she can’t wait to welcome Molly, and Alexis hugs her, saying, Molly is her baby and she’s always going to worry about her. She’ll call Molly tomorrow. She wants to hear more about Andrea. Jordan says, her too. She’d love to stay longer, but tomorrow is the preliminary budget battle, round one. Molly says, that sounds horrible, and they hug. Jordan and Alexis leave, and Molly tells Sam, that went well. How about some green tea?

Dante says he knows Cody. Cody would never be violent toward a woman, not even Gladys. So please tell him what the hell is going on? Cody says, maybe Dante doesn’t know him as well as he thinks he does, and Dante says, really? Because he thinks Cody is just trying to throw him off the scent. Why? Cody says he doesn’t have any idea what Dante is talking about, and Dante says, Cody is a terrible actor; always has been. This whole thing is an act. He’s not out of control. Him kicking and screaming and knocking over chairs, acting crazy, throwing bottles around. He doesn’t want to get arrested. He wants to get committed.

Everyone applauds for the fire dancer, and Elizabeth says, Finn asked, what changed. Wow. What a question. She’s certainly changed. He says, that’s not what he meant, and she says she has. She feels cleansed of a lot of things, a lot of burdens, and he was there for a lot of it. She was so worried about making a mistake, the one that would finally push him away, and then what would happen to Violet and her relationship with the boys? She had to close off to protect that, to protect them. Us? Me? Finn says, for what it’s worth (🍷), she doesn’t ever have to protect herself from him. She says she knows. Maybe she’s been a little too careful. He says, so no pressure, and she says, maybe just a little.

Gregory struggles to get up, when Violet comes back. She runs to him, asking if he’s okay, but he says, don’t worry. He’s perfectly fine. He just tripped. She helps him onto the couch, and he says, it must have been on one of those beads. She says she’s sorry, she probably dropped one, but he says, no. She didn’t do anything wrong. She asks if he’s hurt. Should they call daddy?

Cody bangs his head on the table and says, Dante’s giving him a headache. Dante says, what is this? What is he doing? Cody says he has no idea what Dante is talking about, and gets up. Dante says, Cody isn’t stupid; neither is he. Cody says, Dante’s crazy, and Dante says, maybe he is, but Cody’s trying to make him think he’s crazy, so he gets remanded to Ferncliff. Cody says, remanded? He doesn’t even know what that word means. Dante says, go ahead, play dumb. Cody’s trying to get himself committed so he can rescue Sasha, right?

Alexis and Jordan get coffee at the Bistro, and Alexis says she knows Jordan has a heavy schedule tomorrow, so she thanks her for staying out a little longer. Jordan says, actually, she needed to debrief, and Alexis says, that’s a perfect way of putting it. What are her thoughts? Jordan says she thinks they’re going to be grandmothers, and Alexis says, old hat for her. Jordan says she’s all for it, but she wonders if it’s all happening too quickly, and Alexis says, like the rush of a tornado pulling Molly and TJ into its eye. Jordan says, Molly had all the answers. It’s obvious they did their research. Alexis says, a doctor and a lawyer walk into a bar… Jordan laughs, and Alexis says she shares Jordan’s concern, but if it makes her feel any better, Molly and TJ are two of the most mature people she knows. And they certainly stood the test of time. They certainly lasted longer than she did with any of her relationships, or almost anyone she knows. So if anyone can figure it out, they can. Jordan says she guesses. So where was Kristina tonight? Wasn’t she available? Alexis says, good question.

Molly says she wants Sam to know what an incredible mother she thinks Sam is to Danny and Scout, and Rocco and Charlotte. She seems to juggle it all, and still find time to take the kids on adventures to the zoo and escape rooms… Sam says, please don’t remind her of that, because they almost lost Charlotte, and Molly says, Charlotte marches to her own beat. Sam says, she certainly does march to the beat of her own drum, and Molly says, she was wondering… She and TJ were both wondering if she would be the baby’s godmother. Sam says she’s so honored that Molly would ask her to be the baby’s godmother. Obviously, her answer is yes. But let’s get you pregnant first. Molly says, of course (🍷). TJ is going to ask Curtis to be the godfather. Sam says she’s sure he would love that, when there’s a knock at the door. Sam says she’s got this, and opens the door to Kristina.

Gregory tells Violet that they don’t want to bother her daddy or Aunt Elizabeth about something so silly as this, and Violet says, but daddy’s a doctor. He can help if Gregory is hurt. Gregory says, but he’s not. He’s actually feeling pretty good. Why don’t they get back to finishing their bracelets? She says, the beads were acting funny before. Maybe bracelets aren’t such a good idea. Does he want her to get him some ice? Gregory says, listen, Florence Nightengale, the only medicine I need is your company. Spending time with his amazing granddaughter is the perfect remedy for what ails him. He holds her close.

Cody says, why would anyone want to commit him? They’d have nothing to gain. He’s not rich. He doesn’t have any fortune to control or manipulate. Dante says, no one wants to commit Cody; Cody wants to commit Cody. Sasha is where she needs to be right now to get help. Something is wrong with her. She attacked Cody. Cody says, did she though? He’s not sure of anything anymore. Maybe he imagined it. Sometimes he has a hard time differentiating between what’s real and what he’s dreaming. He just feels like a tumbleweed blowing through a ghost town. Dante says, Sasha stabbed him in front of a bunch of witnesses. A reporter even covered the whole thing, so Cody not testifying isn’t going to set Sasha free. Cody says, free. What is free? Is he free? Is Dante free? Is anyone free? Dante says, this is stupid. This game Cody is playing is dangerous. It’s not going to help Sasha or Cody, and probably going to land Cody in a world of hurt.

Kristina says she heard Molly had a party, and Molly says, it wasn’t really… Kristina says, and she wasn’t invited?

Mac says he hopes Dante was able to get Cody under control, and Felicia says, her too. It sounds really awful. Should they go back there? He says he’s sure Dante can handle it. They have a long history together. There’s never a dull moment. She says, there certainly isn’t, and he says, what’s that look? She says, what look? and he says, that look that says, I’m planning a little scheme with either Lucy or Anna or my brother. She says, no scheme, but she was thinking… He says, uh-oh.

Tracy is starting to fall out, and Brook says, it’s time to go. Tracy says, Brook forced her to come to this pineapple purgatory, and just when she’s starting to enjoy herself, Brook wants to hustle her out. She yells, where are the ukeleles?! and Brook says, it’s getting late. Tracy whines, and where is my fire eater?

Finn comes in, and Gregory asks, how was the date? Finn says, what’s the upper limit of happiness? and Gregory says, that good, huh? Sounds fun. Finn says he guesses it was fun, and Gregory says, he’s not sure? Finn asks if Gregory has ever thought he was experiencing time out of time? Like everything else just disappears, and all that’s left is two people alone in the universe. Gregory says, like someone hit the magic pause button, and the two of you are in a bubble and nothing else matters. Finn says, nothing else matters; that’s exactly it. No secrets, no boundaries between them. Gregory says, what Finn and Elizabeth have is rare, priceless. Hold on to that. It gives him great peace of mind to know his sons have love in their lives.

Felicia says, hear her out, and Mac says, always and gladly. She says she loves being a grandmother. Don’t get her wrong; there is nothing better. But it’s not full-time and she doesn’t want to be pushy with Maxie and the kids. She’s starting to feel like there’s so much more she should be doing. He says, please don’t tell him that she wants to go back to being a private eye, and she says, no. She’s definitely done with that, but she certainly (WOTD) would be interested in helping out at the police station. She wants to be at the center of something important. He says he realizes she’s relentless and she’d be a great asset… She says, but? She’s not asking for special treatment. She wants to contribute in a meaningful way. She wants to use her skills and her experience to help the community. He says, what about the hospital? That’s a great place to look. She says she doesn’t have a medical background, but he says, there’s a whole ecosystem over there. From orderlies to surgeons, not to mention all the volunteers. Think of all the connections they’ve made over there; all the help they’ve been given over the years. She says, they saved Maxie’s life, and he says, she wants to make a difference to their community? What better place than General Hospital? Brook and Tracy come over to the table, and Brook says, aloha. Mac says, hi, Brook and – Tracy saunters over to him and leans on his chair – Tracy. Brook says, sorry they didn’t come over earlier, but they were just on their way out. Tracy says, Felicia… You should get that fire twirler over here to warm up Chilly Willy. She takes the pineapple out of Mac’s drink, and Brook says, okay, hustling her out. Mac says, she took my pineapple, and Felicia laughs.

Brook asks Tracy, what was that all about? and Tracy says, Mac is a bore, but look… Never mind about him. She and Brook have bigger fish to fry. Brook still owes her, and Brook’s going to pay her back with Deception. Brook says, what on earth does Tracy want with Deception? and Tracy says she wants it all, lock, stock, and barrel. And they’re going to get it. Yahoo! She jumps up and down, and Brook shushes her. Tracy wanders over to a table and starts messing with a guest’s drink. Brook says she’s so sorry, and steers Tracy away. Tracy heads out the door, and Brook sighs.

Cody gets really close to Dante and asks if Dante ever thinks his mind is playing tricks on him. Dante says, mm-hmm, and Cody says he’s serious. Like today. He thought he got served these papers that said he had to stay away from Sasha, but Dante’s the one that just told him, Sasha stabbed him. Dante says, keep going, and Cody says he’s serious. Why would they want me to stay away from her, when she’s the dangerous one? Dante says he doesn’t know, but one thing he does know is that restraining order is real and it’s in effect. So if he were Cody, he’d stay as far away from Sasha and Ferncliff as he can, or there will be legal consequences. Is Cody hearing him? Doing his best Beetlejuice impression, Cody says, loud and clear. Either arrest him now or let him go. What’s it gonna be? Dante opens the door and says, he’s free to go. See if he can figure out what that means, being free. Cody starts to leave, but Dante stops him and says, be careful. Cody says, yes, sir, and winks. Dante watches him leave the station.

Alexis tells Jordan, Kristina is working on a foundation she started and she’s very busy. She’s sure that’s why Kristina couldn’t make it. Molly will probably talk to her in a one-on-one situation. Jordan says, that’s sweet. Kristina will be great support and obviously very involved. It’s wonderful they’re so close. Alexis says, wonderful.

Kristina asks Sam for a moment alone with Molly, and Molly says, it’s fine. Sam says she’ll check in with them tomorrow, and remember, she loves them both. She leaves, and Kristina says, how could you?

Finn goes into Violet’s room, and she says she’s so glad he’s home. He says, it looks like someone stayed up later than scheduled, and she says, no. She went to bed exactly on time. He asks, what happened? and she says, grandpa fell. He scared her. Finn kisses her forehead and says, it’s going to be okay. He puts his arms around her and says, grandpa’s going to be okay.

Gregory tries to sweep the loose beads from the table into his hand, and some of them fall on the floor. Finn comes out and says, let him do that. He picks the beads up off the floor and sits next to Gregory. He asks if Gregory is okay, and Gregory says he’s fine, just tired… and clumsy. Finn asks, is that why he fell? Or is it something else? Gregory hesitates a moment, then says, it’s something else… Something awful.

Tomorrow, Carly says, someone must want a favor; Valentin asks if Anna trusts him; Kristina asks why Molly is choosing a stranger to have her baby, when she was willing to do it; and Sonny says he may be able to do better than that.

👗 Dynamic Duos…

The challenge was to combine two opposing fashion styles, and the guest judge was designer Batsheva Hay. I’m unfamiliar with her designs (as far as I know), but I’m not exactly in the current designer loop. One of the ironies of my loving this show. It’s like art; I know what I like. Maybe my picker is off too, since Laurence won over Brittany in the top two, but I loved Brittany’s design a million times more. Although I’m very partial to the sheer dress thing she did, and Laurence did a jumpsuit which is not for me. I missed in the losing choice as well, since Korto was out over Bishme, and I preferred her design. At this point, there being only six designers left, nothing is horrible.

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🎸 And You Can Vote…

Everything about the upcoming MTV VMAS.

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🐶 Top Ten…

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🌅 Hazy Shade Of Summer…

Come on down tomorrow for soap, a proper tea, insightful words (for the most part), and a tune befitting the time. Until then, stay safe, stay never telling a secret unless someone’s life is at stake, and stay always remembering to belt up. Let buckles and brakes and blinkers be your motto.