What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Sam and Dante make it to London, and immediately get busy in their hotel room.

Willow says she wants to be Michael’s wife for as long as she can, and he says he wants that too. He asks if she wants to get married in the hospital, but she says, absolutely not.

Obrecht gets in the elevator with Carly, and after it starts moving, she presses the stop button. She says, alone at last.

Josslyn wonders if Dex is a wedding crasher or on the guest list, but he says, Sonny wanted him there for security. She says, he looks good enough to blend in, and he asks if he looks good enough to be seen with her – if they could be seen together. She says she hates that he works for Sonny a little less today.

Nina thanks Sonny for giving her the kick in the pants she needed. It’s great to be here, celebrating Curtis. He says he’s proud of her, and knows she’s nervous about Willow, but she says she can’t tell him how much it means to her to have him by her side.

Spencer tells Trina that she looks beautiful, and says he was surprised when she texted him. It was generous of her mother, especially considering Portia’s opinion of his family. He can’t say she’s wrong. His father continues to live down to his expectations. Zeke comes in with Sterling, and says, if it isn’t his gorgeous niece. He asks who her friend is.

Laura comes in, startling Ava, and Ava says her mind was elsewhere. Laura asks if she’s thinking of Nikolas.

Drew says, it’s not an act; Curtis is actually not nervous. Curtis says there’s nothing to be nervous about. They have history, and they’re definitely in love. He and Portia are a sure thing.

Portia tells Jordan that she and Curtis are getting married, and it’s what they both want, but Jordan asks how she can say that when Curtis doesn’t have all the information. It’s very likely Trina is his daughter. Portia says she’s not doing this today. Stay out of her business. She wants Jordan to leave, but Jordan says, it’s not her who Portia has to worry about. Stella knows her secret too.

Obrecht says it’s her chance to eviscerate Carly for her monstrous treatment of Nina. She calls herself a mother? No one worthy of that title would deprive another woman of her child. She can forgive Carly about Nelle. Nelle was deeply troubled, and Carly didn’t know she was Nina’s until after Nelle perished. But Willow, month after month of keeping that secret, and now might be the only time she and Nina get to have as mother and daughter. Carly robbed them from it, and as much as she hates Carly for it, she prays Carly never experiences that kind of pain.

Willow says she doesn’t want to marry Michael in this room or the hospital chapel. Their love is so much more beautiful than the lights, smells, and sounds there. He says, wherever she wants, he’ll make it happen, and she says, there’s a huge chance she’s going to die. She refuses to spend whatever time she has left in this bed. She wants to be with their children, and go to sleep with him lying next to her, without a machine beeping away the second like a ticking time bomb. She wants to go home.

Sam jumps out of the bed, and Dante asks where she’s going. She says, if she gets back in, they’re going to end up making love, which means they’ll probably fall asleep because they’re jet-lagged, and they need to be out there looking for Esme’s nanny. He says, in the hopes they get pointed in the direction of the killer, and she says, there’s her detective boyfriend. He says he’d rather be in bed with her, and she says, later. After they find Maggie Fitzgerald. He asks, what happens if they strike out? and she guesses he strikes out too. He says, they’d better get to work then.

Trina introduces Spencer to Sterling and Zeke, the coolest uncle ever. They shake hands, and Sterling asks if Portia is nervous, but Trina says, just excited. She can’t wait to marry Curtis.

Portia asks exactly what Stella knows, and Jordan says, that she and Trina both had a close match on the ancestry website; someone in Port Charles. Then Stella’s match disappears at the same exactly time Trina takes herself off the website. Portia says, that doesn’t prove anything, and Jordan says, maybe not, but it was enough to convince Stella. Portia says, Stella’s not sick. She didn’t officiate the wedding because she knows Portia could be lying to Curtis. And it’s all Jordan’s fault. She wanted this to happen. She kept pushing and prying. Why couldn’t Jordan just leave her alone? Jordan says she’s a cop. Something didn’t add up, so she investigated. Portia says she’s warning Jordan for the millionth time, stay out of her business. Jordan asks why Portia thinks she didn’t say anything. She knows it’s not her secret to tell, but Stella… Portia tells her, Stella’s not going to say anything either.

Ava tells Laura that she can’t help but think of Nikolas with regret. She really wanted their marriage to work. Laura says, of course (🍷) Ava did. She did too. Ava says, it took Laura a while to come around, but she’s not going to dwell on it. Today is about Portia and Curtis, and she’s so happy for them. Laura says she is too.

Nina says, here’s the man of the hour, and she and Curtis hug. He says he’s glad Sonny could make it, and Nina asks how he feels. Curtis says his great day just got even better now that she’s here. It means a lot. She says she’s glad to be here.

Terry asks if Finn has heard from Elizabeth. She texted that she was on her way, but it was a while ago, and now Terry’s kind of worried. Finn says, don’t worry, and points, as Elizabeth walks in.

Josslyn says, on one hand, she was hoping Sonny and Nina would be no-shows, so she didn’t have to deal with them today, and Dex says, on the other hand? She says, he’s here, and he asks how she’s been. She says, it’s a mixed blessing. Her baby niece has a name – Amelia. The bad news is, the doctors wanted to use the stem cells from the cord blood, but they couldn’t harvest enough. He says he’s sorry, and asks, what’s the next step? She says, there’s still a chance for the bone marrow registry, but the chances are slim, and Willow’s getting weaker every day. He takes her hand, but drops it when Trina and Spencer come out. Spencer asks what Dex is doing here, but Trina says, let’s walk. He says, Dex didn’t answer his question, and Josslyn asks why he cares. Spencer asks if Dex is with her, but Josslyn says, Sonny posted him here for security. Spencer says, it’s a good excuse to hang around Josslyn, not that she cares now that she’s a free woman, and Trina asks why he’s doing this. Josslyn says, because he wants to fight. Normally, she’d give him one, but they’re at Trina’s mother’s wedding. Trina says, which she needs to get back to, and asks Spencer to come with her. He says he’ll be there in a moment, and tells Dex, no one wants you here, dude. Dex tells him, dude, like Miss Jax said, he’s working.

Laura says she’s happy to see Elizabeth, but Elizabeth says, not happier than she is to see Laura. When she’s with Laura, Laura makes her feel like everything is going to be okay. Laura asks if something is wrong, and Elizabeth says, nothing that can’t wait until tomorrow. Today is about love, and she intends to enjoy every minute of it.

Sonny says, it’s big of Taggert to show, but Taggert says, selfish reasons. The Hook is still out there, and he wants to make sure his daughter is okay. Sonny says he’s got his people looking out for things, and Taggert guesses for once, he’s grateful. They shake hands.

Molly says she’s sorry she’s late, but TJ says, they still have plenty of time. She says, it looks so beautiful in here, and he says, it’s a little different from their Domestic Partnership ceremony. She says, just a little bit, and he says, any regrets? She says, of course (🍷) not. What they have is all she could ever want.

Portia tells Jordan, if anyone can keep a secret, it’s Aunt Stella. Look how many years she hid the fact Marshall was alive, and she did it for the family. She’ll do the same this time. Jordan says, even if Stella stays silent, can Portia really walk down the aisle with this hanging over her? How long before she breaks? Portia says she’s carried it this far, and Jordan says, and maybe will indefinitely, but life happens. What if Trina needs her complete family medical history at some point, or decides to look into this whole DNA match herself? Portia says, or what if none of that ever happens? That would be Jordan’s worst nightmare, wouldn’t it? Because the man she still loves would be getting married and living his happily ever after with someone else. Jordan says, Portia is right. She does still love Curtis. She wants him to be happy, and he’s happy with Portia. She wants this marriage to work, which is why she’s begging Portia to tell Curtis the truth, that Trina might be his daughter. If she does it before the wedding, it gives them a fighting chance, but if Curtis finds out later on his own, Portia will lose him just like she did. Jordan leaves.

Carly says, this must be especially triggering for Obrecht, given she just lost her daughter, and Obrecht says, people keep reminding her that Britt died a hero, and Carly flashes back to thanking God that Josslyn is alive, and Josslyn saying, Britt saved her life, and it cost her her own. Obrecht says, yes, of course (🍷) it’s a small consolation, knowing Britta gave her life courageously, but she’d rather have her daughter here. Carly says she’s so sorry, and Obrecht says, if she means that, help her niece.

Michael says he’ll talk to Dr. Randolph about getting Willow released, but she’s at a wedding right now. Willow says she can wait a few hours, even until tomorrow if necessary, but that’s it. She wants out of here. She wants to go home and be with their son and daughter, and plan their wedding. He kisses her hand, and says, that sounds good to him. He asks what it looks like, and she says, when they were first married, it was in his family’s living room. Maybe they could do it there again. He says his family would be thrilled; they love her. She says, so they’re agreed. He’ll take her home.

Drew asks if they should get this show on the road, but Curtis says, there’s something he needs to do first, and leaves.

Terry asks where Elizabeth was. Is everything okay? Elizabeth says, it’s great, and Terry says, Elizabeth has been worrying her, but now she seems steadier, calmer. Elizabeth flashes back to telling Finn that she’s going to turn herself in, and tells Terry that she’s been struggling with a decision. Now that she’s made it, she’s not feeling better, but resolved.

Drew says, Nina looks very nice, and she says, as does he. He asks if she got in an Amelia sighting, and she says she did; she came straight here from the hospital. He says, cute as ever, and she says, even more so. He says, she’s a blessing, and Nina says, this wedding is a blessing. To have something to celebrate is a gift. Is he flying solo, or will Carly be joining him?

Spencer says he’ll inform his Uncle Sonny that Dex was being intrusive, and he sent Dex away, but Josslyn says, Dex is doing nothing wrong. What’s the problem? Spencer says his problem is he doesn’t like Dex, and Josslyn asks if he’s five. He says he also doesn’t like the way Josslyn defends Dex, but she says she’d defend anyone this way. He can’t just roll up and start yelling at Sonny’s employees. He asks if she’d be this defensive about just another one of Sonny’s guns, and Trina says, enough. She invited Spencer here as her guest, and now he’s going out of his way to pick a fight. Sonny comes out, and asks, what’s going on?

Michael says he’ll take Willow home, and they’ll get married at the Quartermaines’, but he needs her to do something for him in return. He needs her to believe in the possibility of a miracle; just acknowledge that miracles do happen. He needs her to promise him that if they find a donor, she’ll agree to the transplant.

Obrecht says, help Nina reconcile with Willow, but Carly says she can’t do that. Obrecht says, Carly did all she could to create distance between them. Help bring them together for whatever time Willow has left; the only time Nina will ever get with her daughter. Carly says, Obrecht acts like Willow’s dislike for Nina is her doing, but Nina caused that all on her own. Because of that, she’s not pressuring Willow to accept Nina if she doesn’t want to. Obrecht says, and they say she lacks compassion, and starts the elevator again. Carly says she can’t build a bridge between Willow and Nina, but maybe she can try to build one between Willow and Obrecht.

Sam says, they caught a break tracking down the last family Maggie worked for, but Dante says, that was all her, and her P.I. skills. She says she doesn’t want to brag, but he says, she should. She got some very rich, private people to open up about Maggie. Not that it’s a lot to go on. She has no phone number or address; no email address, just a P.O. box. Sam says, that’s a very defeatist attitude, and he says he doesn’t mean to be. He’s just saying they have their work cut out for them. She says, that’s true, but it’s okay. They don’t have modern technology to fall back on. They’ll have to do this the old fashioned way. He asks, which way is that? and she says, he’ll see.

Portia checks herself out in the mirror, and flashes back to Curtis asking her to marry him, and her telling Curtis, when he came back into her life, happiness was again a possibility, and she wants that forever. He asks if that’s a yes, and she says, yes. She’s going to marry him. She remembers telling Curtis that Trina isn’t his daughter; Taggert is her father. She reaches for her bouquet, but then starts to walk to the door. There’s a knock, and Curtis asks if they can talk.

Josslyn says, what’s going on is, Sonny’s nephew is an entitled inconsiderate ass, and she goes inside. Trina says she appreciates Sonny having his own security, but it’s really not necessary. Her father has it covered. She goes in, and Spencer follows her. Sonny asks Dex what that was about, and Dex says, Sonny’s nephew wanted him to leave, but he wasn’t doing that until he checked with Sonny. Sonny says, it looked like Spencer was provoking Dex, but Dex didn’t take the bait. He says, Dex can go, but wants him to know that he got a date from Pikeman. The shipment’s going to be two weeks from tonight. He wants Dex to go with him to make sure the shipment is transferred without incident. Dex says, understood, and Sonny says, this is important. Dex says he appreciates Sonny giving him a chance to prove himself, and Sonny leaves.

Ava asks Trina, what’s wrong? and Trina says, nothing, but Ava says she knows better. Trina says she just saw Spencer roll up on one of Sonny’s people, and it’s a side of him that she doesn’t like.

Drew tells Nina that he thinks Carly is sticking close to Willow and Michael, and also thinks she wasn’t invited. Nina says, she wasn’t. She just thought Carly would be his plus one. He says, no date for him, and steps away.

TJ says, it’s almost time, and Molly says, it’s so exciting. Marshall wonders where his son disappeared to.

Portia says, they still have a little time, and starts to open the door, but Curtis says he doesn’t want to see her in her dress before it’s time. She says, it’s not like him to be superstitious, but he says, today’s not the day to tempt fate. He loves her, and felt the need to tell her that one more time before they take their vows. Trina comes into the hallway, and listens, as Curtis says he’s so happy life brought him and Portia back together, and he was able to rediscover her, so they can love openly and honestly; no secrets. They get to do it right this time. Trina slips away, and he says he can’t wait. Portia says she loves him to, and starts to say something else, but he says he’ll see her at the altar. He’ll be the one wearing his heart on his sleeve. She says, Curtis… but he’s already gone, and she cries.

Michael asks Willow to tell him, if she has the chance, she’ll fight to stay with him and the children, and she says she doesn’t want to leave him and the children; there’s nothing she wants less. Of course (🍷) if she gets the chance, she’ll fight with everything she has. He says, then he’ll go on praying for a miracle, and she says, as will she. Carly comes in, and asks if everything is okay. Willow says, it’s better than okay. She and Michael are getting married.

Sam tells Dante to let her do the talking, and he asks if she doesn’t think he can do a good British accent. She says, he can do a good Brooklyn accent. Maybe they should say they’re here on a referral from a friend. Maybe a couple they met in London, or the last family Maggie worked for. He asks if they should say they want her to work for them, and she says, to take care of their perfectly behaved children. He wonders what part of the story is more of stretch, and she says she thinks they should go to Plan B. Tell Maggie that they’re here on Esme’s behalf. They’re looking for the nanny who raised her because Esme is in trouble, and desperately needs her help.

Carly doesn’t blame Willow for wanting to go home, and Willow says, hopefully today. Michael says, tomorrow at the latest, and Carly says, then they’re going to have a wedding. Michael says, at the Quartermaines’; they want to recreate the first one. Carly says, that sounds beautiful and fitting. When? Michael says they haven’t picked a date, but Willow says, obviously sooner than later. In two weeks? Michael asks if it’s doable, and Carly says, with her and Olivia at the helm, anything is doable. They’re going to make sure they have the most perfect wedding. She suggests Michael take a walk, so she and Willow can discuss details. He leaves, and Carly says she really does want to talk to Willow about the wedding, but mainly she wanted Michael to leave the room. He wouldn’t like this. She needs to ask Willow for a favor.

Laura tells Curtis, they’re ready to start, and Spencer tells Josslyn that he’s sorry. She says, he’s always sorry… until next time.

Portia approaches the entrance to the church, and Sterling says, there’s his beautiful daughter. Trina says, she looks incredible, and Portia thanks them. Trina says she’s so excited for Portia and Curtis; she’s excited for all of them. Portia tells Trina to promise to remember how much she loves her, no matter what, and Trina says she promises, but Portia is getting married; she’s not being deployed overseas. They’re not saying goodbye. The music starts, and Terry says, that’s their cue. Trina asks if Portia is ready.

Trina walks down the aisle, and Sterling tells Portia, now it’s their turn. He’s so proud of her. Proud of the way she’s raised her daughter, proud of how she conducts her life. He and her mother feel blessed that she’s found someone to love her as much as she deserves to be loved. She says she loves him, and he says he loves her too. She takes his arm.

Here Comes the Bride plays, Terry opens the doors, and Portia and Sterling come down the aisle. Portia hands Trina her bouquet, and Trina mouths, I love you. Sterling shakes Curtis’s hand, kisses Portia on the cheek, and she and Curtis join hands.

Dante says, it’s true that Esme needs help, and Sam says, however awful Esme was – and they can all agree she was awful – she’s convinced Esme doesn’t remember. He says, Maggie helped raise her, so she’s going to want to help her, and she says, you’d think, and Maggie is probably worried that Esme’s gone off the grid. He asks which way she’s leaning, and she says she’s thinking the simplest way is the best way. He agrees, and suggests they go find Maggie and see what happens. She says, sounds like a plan, and he says, since the post office is closed until morning, they should stop at the pub they passed on the way in. She says, of course (🍷), and they leave.

Obrecht thanks Willow for seeing her, and Willow says, Obrecht is her great aunt. She didn’t know she had a great aunt at all. Obrecht says, it’s an adjustment for all of them, but life is full of surprises, and unexpected chances. She doesn’t intend to waste this one. Willow comes from a family of strong women. Not without flaws of course (🍷). They’ve certainly made regrettable mistakes, but they come through for each other, and they’ll come through for Willow. Like it or not, Willow is one of them now. Willow sort of smiles.

Michael sees Dex, but says, now is not a good time. Dex says he’ll keep it brief. Sonny just gave him some important information; they set a date for the Pikeman shipment. Sonny will be there personally to supervise, and wants Dex with him. It will give Michael the evidence he needs to take Sonny down. Michael asks, when’s the shipment? and Dex says, in two weeks.

Laura welcomes everyone, and says she’s so happy to be officiating this wedding, to have the honor of marrying Portia and Curtis, two people who clearly love each other. She and Curtis have been friends for a while, and she happened to be with him on a night he heard Portia was in danger. To say he jumped into action would be an understatement. Without hesitation, without fear, he was willing to risk everything to keep Portia and her daughter safe. It’s moments like that, that are so telling, and make it clear what’s really important. What was clear to her that night, was that there was already a strong bond between these two people; a bond that has only deepened since then, because here they are, ready to join their lives, and with Trina, become a family. So before they get the ball rolling, she has to ask the question they already know the answer to. Can anyone here show just cause why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony? If so, speak now, or forever hold your peace.

Tomorrow, Laura asks Curtis and Portia if either of them know any reason they shouldn’t be joined in holy matrimony; Heather gives someone a Valentine’s present; and Ryan says, everyone needs a back-up plan, right?

👰🏽 I have never once been to a wedding, including my own, where they’ve asked that question.

Below Deck

Rodney Bay Marina. In Fraser’s interview, he says he doesn’t know what’s worse; the captain telling him to stop speaking or telling him that the interior isn’t doing their work. He knows they are. Captain Sandy tells Tyler that he’s the hardest worker, and in her interview, she says she hears everything. She’s had over 30 years of experience, and expects respect for the chain of command. Alissa and Fraser have no regard for authority, and it’s frustrating. A bee bites Tony, and he curses the whore that birthed it. In Tony’s interview, he says, there’s a belief that garlic helps reduce the pain of a bee sting. He doesn’t know if it’s accurate scientifically, but it’s magic and it works. I can buy this, since garlic is a natural antibiotic, although I’ve never actually tried it. I was only stung once when I was four. No surprise, I was trying to pet the bee, but only annoyed it. Fraser tells Alisson, in his 29 years of work he’s never been talked to like that, and won’t be silenced by someone who doesn’t see the whole picture. They’re all doing their jobs. In Alisson’s interview, she says she’s upset since they’ve worked hard. They’re always up later than deck the team, who gets off every day. We flash back to demanding guests, and Alisson says she thinks the captain is delusional. Fraser says, it’s a solid crew, and Captain Sandy’s not a part of it. It’s time for the guests to depart, and primary Janine says, they came and conquered. There are hugs all around, and she thanks them for their wonderful service; they had so much fun. The crew made eight women happy. She gives Captain Sandy the tip envelope, saying, this is for you, and jokingly tries to take Rachel, saying, this is for me. The captain tells the crew to turn the boat around, and then meet in the main salon for the tip meeting.

Captain Sandy tells the crew, charter 6 is down, and they did a great job. She knows it’s been stressful, but the walls are thin, and she hears everything. She looks at Fraser, and says, so can the guests. If they’ve got a complaint, take it to their cabin. She doesn’t want it penetrating the boat. She tells them that they’re going to play volleyball on the beach for an hour, and in her interview, she says, all the gossip, finger pointing, and backstabbing has permeated the boat. She wants to turn this around with a team building exercise. On a previous boat, she had had $10K a year to do them, and it works. The tip is $23K, or $1739 per person. In Hayley’s interview, she says she’s with the interior for a reason. She hasn’t been outside in two years. Alisson says she loves the idea of volleyball, but not if it cuts into her napping. She tells Fraser that she’s taking heed, but doesn’t think the captain cares about what she said. Fraser calls up medic Conor, and asks if Conor will come look at his foot to see if it’s infected. When Conor arrives, Fraser tells him, that when he took off his sock, he tore the scab off. Conor says, it might be infected, and to keep the sand off of it. In his interview, Fraser says, it’s brilliant. Alisson is in bed, and doesn’t want to come, but Fraser tells her, it’s not a good look. In Fraser’s interview, he says he doesn’t need this, and has to remind Alisson that she has no control over her life when she’s on the ship.

Captain Sandy asks Rachel to be the coach, and says, Rachel sees the big picture; so many don’t. Fraser tells Alisson to come on; it’s a compulsory bond, and not his call. She bitches that she needs to sleep, but joins everyone as they leave for the beach. The captain explains that she always asks for team building exercises; they have to rely on each other. Tyler says, it feels weird be on land, and in Tony’s interview, he says he’s so happy. They finally get to move. There’s a lot of drama, and he thinks they need team building. The captain makes Ross the captain of the interior, and Fraser the captain of the exterior. In Rachel’s interview, she says she’s not into sports. Having balls near her face makes her want to run. Fraser tells the captain that he can’t get sand on his toe, and in her interview, Captain Sandy says she wishes she’d known about his foot. She could have delayed or rearranged the exercise, and it’s lack of communication. Fraser never reported he’d gotten hurt, and should have. Ross says he has no idea of the volleyball rules, and in Hayley’s interview, she says she doesn’t think their team is the most athletic. She did a sit-up once. She tells Ross that she feels like a fetus in a wig, rolling in the sand and getting sunburned. It’s severely embarrassing. Fraser plays cheerleader, and the interior wins, 6 to 0. In her interview, Hayley says, zero isn’t even a real number. The captain says, the exercise is used so they can see the strengths of each other’s team, but since Fraser couldn’t engage, it was a moot point. In her interview, she says she knows he said he was hurt, but it’s obvious he doesn’t want any part of this. If not trained, stepping into the role of chief stew is a huge learning curve. The potential is there, but she’s seen a lot of different chiefs, and can see where Fraser is. In Fraser’s interview, he says he feels like the captain is mentally taking a machete to his throat. Hayley says, there’s no praise; just what they’ve done wrong. Fraser says, the captain doesn’t value their work, and that’s why he doesn’t value the captain. Rachel suggests he not take that approach, and in her interview, she says, Fraser doesn’t take criticism well, and it reflects badly on his leadership. She’s seen him get offended when it’s just the captain’s style. Alisson tells Fraser that the next time the captain comes for him, she’ll hear from the crew, but I wonder what the rest of the crew would think about that.

On the way back, Alisson asks Katie what’s with her and Ross, and complains that Ross is the one flirting with her. Katie ignores her, and in Katie’s interview, she says she’s getting annoyed. She doesn’t know for sure, but Alisson could be telling the truth. Having sex with someone changes the dynamic of everything. We flash back to that, and Katie says, if she sleeps with someone, then they do something stupid, it makes her look like an idiot. Back at the boat, the crew gets ready to go out, and Ben calls Camille. They go to a restaurant, and raise their welcome shots to an epic charter. A kitty comes by, and everyone’s all into it, except for Fraser who whines, it’s a stray, and not while they’re eating. Ross sits with Katie, and in his interview, he says he likes to play the field. He doesn’t know what qualifies as a sex addict, but he does foresee having a partner for life. He’s made an active decision that it’s just going to be him and Katie, and there’s a good chance he’s going to get laid tonight. Alisson decides to be an a-hole, and literally walks in between Ross and Katie’s chairs, and in between Katie and the table to get to her chair. I’ve met women like her before; the ones that don’t like other women. Fraser bitches about the captain, and says they have an amazing team. Alisson says, the captain sucks the deck team’s d*ck, and in Ben’s interview, he says, Alisson is throwing bait and trying get a rise out of Fraser, but the captain is a badass you don’t want to cross. We flash back to Captain Sandy telling the captain of the boat next door that she’s not moving, and Ben says, she’s a great captain, but hard on the interior because there’s no flued connection. Alisson is just talking out of spite to get someone on her side. Fraser tells Alisson that from now on, the captain’s harsh words will be like water off a duck’s back.  They eat, then go back to the boat. Ross says, it was a great evening out; no injuries and he didn’t offend too many women. Alisson comes on to Ross, asking for a drag of his cigarette, but he tries to keep his distance. In Katie’s interview, she says, being cheated on has made her insecure. She created feelings with Ross, and now she’s upset. It sucks. Ross and Katie go to her cabin, while the others get in the hot tub. He tells Katie that he wants to go to the guest cabin. Tyler tells Ben that when he started in yachting, he didn’t drink. Now here he is. Ross tells Katie that talking about Alisson isn’t productive, and it pushes him away, but Katie says, him staring at Alisson makes her look like an idiot, and he leaves because he’s a big baby who can’t handle real talk.

In Katie’s interview, she says, don’t f***ing disrespect her. Alisson said she looked stupid, and she wanted to know what Ross had to say about it. In Tony’s interview, he says, Katie and Ross are like a cheap telenovela that he doesn’t want to see. Alisson is la otra (the other woman). Ross grumbles that he’s a victim no matter what, and tells Tony that Katie claimed he was flirting and grabbing Alisson throughout the evening. Tony says, it’s a sh*tshow, but Ross has a reputation, and Ross says he just went to bed. In Ross’s interview, he says, he’s slightly frustrated. It seems he and Katie have reached a dead end, and he doesn’t know what happened. He doesn’t enjoy drama; it’s like a throbbing headache. He doesn’t want to put any more effort in. He texts Katie, just you and me. No more Alisson bullsh*t. Everyone has pizza for lunch, and in his interview, Ross says, it’s awkward because he’s not sure if Katie read his text. In Katie’s interview, she says she keeps coming back, but she doesn’t want it to end because of Alisson. It’s giving her the power. Why play into that? Fraser tells the stews, when they’re done, they can get tanning time, so Alisson and Hayley jet through their tasks as quickly as possible, and lie on the bunny pad. Captain Sandy tells Tyler that he’s the only one she sees working, and he says he enjoys job. She says, that’s obvious, and goes out to find Hayley and Alisson tanning. She says, Tyler is still working, and Alisson says, they all had set tasks. Fraser said once they were done, they were allowed to tan. The captain asks if they won’t help Tyler finish his, and Hayley says, they didn’t realize he was still working. Alisson says, he’s on his last task, and the captain wonders if they asked if he needed help and he said he didn’t. Alisson says, all he had to do was the silver, and it’s not a two person job, but Hayley says she can help if he needs it. Captain Sandy says, if they asked and he said, no, that’s fine. She tells Alisson that her lack of respect is going to be addressed, and to come to the bridge. In Hayley’s interview, she says, there’s a way to speak to a captain, and the way Alisson does is not the one. It’s painful to watch her make the wrong move.

The captain tells Alisson that there have been a lot times the crew has overstepped. It’s something she won’t tolerate, and there needs to be a level of respect for the position. She knows Alisson feels secure, but she’ll be off the boat so fast. In Captain Sandy’s interview, she says, Alisson has no regard for authority. She doesn’t have to respect the captain as a person, but has to respect the position. Alisson says, they were only out there ten minutes, and weren’t aware Tyler was still working, and basically says, the captain had no need to chastise them. Captain Sandy tells Alisson that her communication style has to change, and Alisson says, cool. Yes, Sandy… Captain Sandy. In her interview, the captain says, that was like a f*** you in her face. Alisson tells Hayley what the captain said, and told her that she’d be off the boat so fast it would make her head spin, and in Alisson’s interview, she says, what she told the captain was in defense of the whole interior team. She’s frustrated with how the captain is treating Fraser, and he won’t say anything. When it comes to defending those she cares about, she doesn’t have a filter. The captain tried to make her feel insecure, so she has to try harder. Captain Sandy radios Fraser to meet her on the bridge, and tells him that Alisson has been insubordinate three times. Alisson’s crossed the line, and she won’t tolerate insubordination. She needs to see a change in things, and expects him to shoulder what needs to be improved. He’s permeated the boat like a cancer, and infected her entire program. Fish stinks at the head, and right now, he’s the head. It’s blatant disrespect. In her interview, she says, Fraser lacks respect for authority, and needs to earn her respect back. It started with him and it has to end with him. She tells him that he’s created the worst experience she’s had with a chief stew. Any words that come up the stairs from a crew member that are gossip or insubordination, she’ll fire whoever it is, and him. He apologizes, and says, he’s still learning. He’s sickened about how she feels, but it’s his mistake, and it won’t happen again. She says, that’s a first step. They can be allies or it can go another way. The hierarchy has to be respected. This is their reset.

In Fraser’s interview, he says he’s so embarrassed and ashamed by his behavior; it was immature, and he has to learn from his mistake. Ross tells Katie that he’s waiting for an apology, and she says she wanted to answer his text, but doesn’t understand why he doesn’t believe her. He says, Alisson is trying to drive a wedge between them. She’s the one flirting, not him. Katie says she’s sorry, and he says he’s never been involved in so much ridiculous drama in his life. She says, welcome to his life now. Alisson tells Fraser about her meeting with the captain, and says, the captain didn’t like her tone. She said Alisson would be off the boat so fast it would make her head spin. I’m not sure why she added that head spin, since Captain Sandy didn’t say that. She tells Fraser that she was just defending him and the team. He says he appreciates and loves Alisson as a person, but she has to respect the hierarchy. As much as they have their own opinions, they have to keep them to themselves. They’ve got to be strong.

Captain Sandy calls Ross, Rachel, and Fraser for the preference sheet meeting. The next primary is Kaura who’s in real estate, and has also entered several pageants. She was Miss Classic Universe (whatever the hell that is), and she’ll be celebrating her win with associates she’s met through the pageant circuit. Her goal is about being queen. They want a drag show, and a Beach Queen Olympics, and one guest has anti-inflammatory diet restrictions. The captain says, they’re hitting reset, and only have three more charters to go. Rachel says she wants a crown too. Afterwards, Fraser calls his mom, who asks, what happened? He tells her that he voiced an opinion, the captain caught wind of it, and named him the cancer of the crew. It makes him disgusted, especially after what he went through with his father. He’s ashamed and going to do his utmost to put things back on an even keel. He feels horrendous about what he did wrong, and he’s 100% responsible. He’s embarrassed, and going to learn from it, but he feels stupid. His mom tells him, it’s okay, as moms do.

In her interview, the captain says she wants to make it crystal clear that she’s not willing to tolerate insubordination. She wants zero pushback. It’s permeating the vessel negatively. Alisson was defensive and condescending. We flash back to that, and she says, Alisson is past being on thin ice; she’s falling through. People need to know there’s a boundary, and where the line is. Alisson tells Hayley that she had a dream the captain fried her. Should she apologize or let it go? Hayley asks what image she wants to portray, and in Alisson’s interview, she says she doesn’t think she was disrespectful. Hayley tells her to do what she thinks is right. It might not be what she said, but the way she delivered it. Captain Sandy calls Ross to the bridge, and shows him where they’re going to anchor. She says, if the wind picks up, they’ll head for their go-to spot. She adds that she needs him as a witness, which doesn’t look like it makes him too happy. She calls Alisson to the bridge, and I get all excited. Ross wonders what’s going on, and the captain tells Alisson, yesterday, when she said, Yes, Sandy, I mean, captain, it was a f*** you in her face. It’s insubordination, and shows a lack of respect for the position. And it’s insurmountable.

To be continued…

⚓️ I’m not just being mean when I say, good. Camille was lazy AF, but Alisson seems to have no clue that she’s working for someone. I would never talk to any boss the way she talks to Captain Sandy. And I even always address her, and any of the other captains, as Captain. Except for Glenn, who has told everyone to call him Glenn. I’m surprised at Fraser. He’s turned out to be a big crybaby and I wouldn’t have expected it, but maybe Alisson infected him. Hayley is a walking TMI booth, but she does her work and doesn’t complain. And while I sometimes think she’s too harsh, and Captain Lee will always be my Boat Daddy, they could do worse than Captain Sandy. She’s extremely fair, and is always willing to work with a crew member, as well as help them up the ladder. Buh-bye, Alisson.

💕 Popping Candy Hearts…

I’ll be trash talking Summer House, which is even more awful, tomorrow, along with the usual soap and a peek at New Jersey. Until then, stay safe, stay not taking Valentine’s candy from strangers, and stay aware that life is full of unexpected chances. Don’t waste them.