What I Watched Today
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Finn goes to The Savoy, and tells Curtis, wow. This is very impressive. Curtis says he sees Finn finally dragged his butt down there to check it out, and Finn says he has something for Curtis. He sets a lunchbox-type case with a bow on it on the bar.
Jordan literally runs into Portia at the hospital because she’s busy on her phone. She apologizes, saying she should know better, and Portia says, it’s best to keep your wits about you around here. Jordan says she should have called first. She wanted to take TJ to dinner, but he’s assisting in surgery. She guesses she’ll go back home, but Portia says, or Jordan could join her for coffee. She looks on edge. Would it help to vent?
Britt comes into Maxie’s hospital room, where Maxie is packing her bag. She says Maxie’s papers are ready, and then asks, what’s wrong? Maxie says she just got off the phone with Peter’s assistant. She can’t find him, and wants him to know Carlton Media expressed interest in The Invader. Britt asks why Maxie is upset by that, and Maxie says, Carlton is a media conglomerate. Britt says, maybe it’s a cold offer, but Maxie says, or Peter plans on selling The Invader, and taking the money to leave Port Charles and the US, and taking her and the baby with him. Britt says Peter isn’t taking Maxie anywhere, but Maxie says, if he’s trying to make a deal, that means he’ll have the money to do it at any time. Britt says, then it’s good she bought the time they need by telling Peter that Maxie needs bedrest and no stress. Maxie thanks her again, and says she needs to go home and figure out what’s next. Obrecht comes in and says she’ll do no such thing. Get back in bed this instant.
Anna asks Peter what they forgot, and he says, they’re not the only ones who can make plans. She asks what he means, and he says if they go through with this, someone they care about will die. She says Peter isn’t in a position to make threats, and Valentin says, they’re taking him to a containment area until they get the evidence to convict him. Peter says, it sounds like the two of them; abducting him, and telling themselves that it’s all about justice. No matter. He set his plan in motion long ago, and the only way to stop it is to let him go.
There’s a knock at Chase’s door, and Brook says she knows he’s in there. He’s too much of a grandpa to leave the lights on if he’s not home. He lets Brook in, the blanket wrapped around his shoulders, and she asks if he overslept again. Wake up; she has coffee. Is he doing okay? He looks like hell. What’s wrong with him?
Michael tells Willow, he dreamed of this, and she says, her too. He’s glad it’s real, and he can finally say what he’s been wanting to say for months; what part of him has known longer than that. He loves her. She says she loves him too, and they get busy again.
Finn says, it’s Curtis’s very own portable defibrillator. He’d said he wanted one for behind the bar in case of an emergency. It’s a sound idea. Curtis thanks him, but says he was just asking for Finn’s input. He didn’t expect Finn to buy him one. Finn asks if Curtis is turning it down, but Curtis says, no; it’s going behind the bar. He says he appreciates Finn, and Finn says he appreciates Curtis letting him stop by. He just came from dinner with Chase, Jackie, and his dad. Curtis asks how it went, and Finn says, it went better than expected, but it was still incredibly awkward. Curtis says he knows how awkward things can get. He asks if Finn and Anna worked things out, but Finn says he’d rather talk about the new club. How is the opening coming? Curtis says, maybe it’s a good thing he’s still waiting for his liquor license. He has about a thousand decisions to make. He needs to hire a sound engineer and an audio guy, create a bar menu… Finn says Curtis is loving this, and Curtis says, every bit. It feels right. Finn is glad things are working out for Curtis, and Curtis says, at least here they are.
Obrecht asks Maxie, what’s all this talk about going home? She was ordered to rest; get in bed and start resting. Why she wasn’t told Maxie was admitted is a mystery to her. Britt says, it’s no mystery. They didn’t want people to know. How did Obrecht find out? Obrecht says, she’s not people; she’s oma. Maxie says she needs to get home before Mac and Felicia spoil James rotten, and Obrecht says she’ll straighten James out, but first she needs to examine Maxie. Britt says, she’s Maxie’s OB, not Obrecht. Is Obrecht questioning her as a doctor or as Chief of Staff? If her answer is yes to either, she’s going to ask Obrecht to leave immediately.
Peter says, the best way to deal with a strong enemy, or enemies, is to target who they love. It’s effective. They made a feeble attempt to destroy him, but is it worth sacrificing someone they care about? Anna lunges for Peter, but Valentin grabs her and pulls her across the room. She says that’s what Faison used to do. Find a vulnerability and go after it. Valentin says, Peter knows he screwed up by killing Franco, and he’s trying to rattle her. It’s right out of Faison’s playbook; don’t let him. She says, but when Faison made a threat, there was always something real to back it up.
Brook sips her coffee, and says, thick rich foam, sublime vanilla, and sweet, sweet caffeine. Chase comes back in, and she asks if he feels better. He says he splashed some water on his face, and she says, it looks like it helped, but things are still not right. She tells him not to sit near her, and asks, what’s going on? He says he thought he had food poisoning, but his head is killing him. Should she be drinking that? She says, it’s decaf, but his is full strength; good for a headache. He says he’ll pass. He just drank his weight in water. She says if he wants to lie down, she’ll just make herself at home, and he asks, what’s going on? Is she trying to escape her dad? She says, more like Olivia the Hun. She swears Olivia has supernatural powers, and senses whenever Brook is going to put something sweet, salty, or fishy in her mouth. Olivia is monitoring every single thing. She can’t live like that, plus she wanted to see him, since they had no chance to catch up, and she could use a friend. Can she please stay a while?
Michael says, so many times he wanted to reach out to Willow, and kiss her, and make love to her. He remembers when she said she was moving out and looking for an apartment, his heart dropped. The thought of not seeing her every day tore him up inside. Now, he can talk about their future. She says she likes the sound of that – their future; her, Michael, and Wiley. He suggests he and Wiley move in. They could create their own home, and be close to the relatives, but not too close. Willow says she loves that, and asks if they should keep the bed in the living room. He says they probably should move it, but not now, and they get more busy.
Curtis says he and Jordan decided to call it quits, and Finn says he’s sorry. Curtis gets Finn a ginger ale, and says that he and Jordan knew each other for a lot of years. They spent a lot of time dancing around each other, as friends, partners, extended family, and adversaries. When they finally acknowledged that they had feelings for each other, they took the next step. It wasn’t without challenges, but he loved Jordan, and wanted to marry her with all his heart. He doesn’t regret a single day, but love wasn’t enough to keep them together. He had to realize the relationship would never be Jordan’s first priority.
Portia asks Jordan how it’s going at home, now that she’s responsible for Taggert, and Jordan says, it’s not too difficult. Even when they had to be in close quarters on a stakeout, they learned how to co-exist, and how to stay out of each other’s way. Portia tells her, Taggert said the same thing when he came in for his post-op checkup, but something also came up that she wanted to talk to Jordan about.
Anna says she’s going to check on her family, and suggests Valentin make some calls. Valentin tells her that if he can’t get ahold of Charlotte, he’ll reach out, and Peter says, bye, Auntie Anna. She leaves, and Peter says he doesn’t suppose Valentin will loosen his bonds while they wait. Valentin says, no, and asks if Peter has anything else to say. Peter says he’s saving his strength. After all, actions speak louder than words, don’t they?
Obrecht tells Britt, she meant no disrespect. She just wants to do what’s best for Maxie and the baby. Britt says she forgives Obrecht. They both want what’s best for Maxie, and as for opi, it’s her opinion that Maxie would be better off at home. Maxie says Obrecht knows how noisy the hospital can get, and don’t get her started on the thread count of the sheets. Obrecht says, Britt is right; Maxie will be more comfortable at home. Still, she’ll need care, and Obrecht has the perfect solution. She’ll move in.
Chase says Brook can stay, but he might have to crash. Maybe he can get back to the good dream he was having. She says, sounds juicy; do tell. He says, it was about Willow. She wanted to move back in, and go back to the way things were. Brook flashes back to asking Willow saying she wasn’t sure where either she or Sasha stood with Michael, and that it was complicated. She tells Chase, sounds like some dream. Maybe it’s wishful thinking. He says, it’s becoming more and more reality. Willow is giving him a second chance. They’ve been through some heavy stuff, but he has every reason to believe they can get back to where they were.
Michael tells Willow, as much as they’ve enjoyed the mattress being there, it should probably be upstairs. He asks if she’s okay. Does she want to talk? What’s on her mind? He’ll help if he can. She’s thinking about Chase, isn’t she?
Obrecht says she’ll get her things, and meet Maxie back at the apartment. Maxie says, no. Obviously, she appreciates Obrecht stepping up to help, but she can’t have Obrecht doing that. She wants to look after James and Georgie. Time with her kids is the best medicine for her. Obrecht asks if Maxie is sure she’s not trying to close the door in Obrecht’s face to keep it open for Peter, and Maxie says, Obrecht needs to trust that she knows what she’s doing. Obrecht says, what Maxie must do is abandon the illusion; wake up and smell the psychopath. Get Henrik out of her life once and for all.
Curtis tells Finn, Jordan is a cop through and through. He knows how all-consuming a job it is. That’s why he started using. He thought being a P.I. would keep him in the game and close to the action, but it’s not the same. Finn says, so Curtis found something new. It takes courage and a high tolerance for risk. Curtis says he never thought he’d own a nightclub, but it just feels right. He hasn’t felt like this in years. Finn says, amazing. Curtis faced the facts that his old life wasn’t working for him, and found a new one. Curtis says, the only problem is, he lost Jordan along the way.
On the phone away from Peter, Valentin tells Charlotte that he’ll be home as quick as he can. He loves her. His mouth duct taped again, Peter mumbles that Valentin is wrong. Valentin rips off the tape, and says, what? Peter says, Valentin is worried about the wrong thing. Unlike Valentin, who used an infant against Anna, he’d never hurt a child. Valentin calls Brook, and leaves a message to call him. Peter says, oh no, and laughs. Valentin says, if Peter harms anyone he cares about, he will kill Peter.
Chase asks if Brook has ever had the feeling that there’s still the familiar caring and ease, even after she’s been away from someone? She says she has, and he says, it’s still there. It’s how he feels with Willow. He’s glad to have her back in his life. Brook says, they are starting from scratch, right? Not picking up where they left off. He says, yes and no. They still have history; it doesn’t disappear. He knows it was wrong to deceive Willow, even though he did it for the right reason. He learned his lesson, and wants to do everything right this time. After dealing with his family, he understands the damage secrets can do. Brook says she read the article, and it went over the line. She wanted to punch Peter in the face. He says he wouldn’t have arrested her, and she asks how he’s dealing with the fallout. He says, in the beginning, he wasn’t dealing with it at all, but after some coaching from Willow, he did better. He went dinner tonight with his family. She says, good, and he says, in theory, but in reality, it was pretty damn awkward. Then he came down with food poisoning to top it off. After talking about Willow, he’s feeling better. Brook says he’s got to take it slow, and he says, Brook only has one speed, full throttle. She says, it’s gotten her in a lot of trouble, acting without thinking of the long term consequences. Then when she’s faced the consequences, it’s too damn late. He asks, what’s going on? Is she in some kind of trouble? Is there anything he can do?
Willow says she can’t help but feel awful for Chase. They agreed to try again, and she wanted to make it work, but all the while, Michael was the only man in her heart. He wishes that didn’t make her sad, and she says, loving him doesn’t make her sad, but she needs to talk to Chase. He says, that’s not going to be an easy conversation. If she needs anything… Willow thanks him, but says, it will hard enough without him there. She thinks it’s best if she does it alone.
Valentin tells Peter not to ever doubt that he would kill him, not for a single, solitary second. Peter doesn’t have a protection plan, but if he does, and it involves harming anyone Valentin loves… Peter says his protection plan is simple. If they do nothing, someone dies. If they let him go, he’ll put it on pause. If they don’t let him go to live his life, someone innocent, whose only crime is being important to them, will pay the price.
Portia tells Jordan that Taggert knew she’d had an affair when he was undercover, and figured out it was Curtis. Jordan says she didn’t tell him, and Portia says she knows. Taggert put it together; it’s not surprising. They had a really good talk, and she made it clear that she and Curtis were in the past. It’s a delicate situation, and she wanted Jordan to know, especially since she’s living with Taggert. Jordan thanks her, and Portia says she doesn’t think Taggert will confront Curtis, but she didn’t want Jordan to be blindsided just in case it came up. The last thing she wants to do is add more turmoil to their lives. She’s hoping Jordan and Curtis work things out. Jordan says, actually, that’s not going to happen. That’s why she was there to see TJ, to let him know she and Curtis are getting a divorce.
Curtis tells Finn that he doesn’t give up easy. He fully intended to grow old with Jordan. Finn says he supposes he understands, and Curtis says he needs to look for a divorce lawyer. Finn asks if Curtis thinks it will get ugly, but Curtis says, it’s just a formality. They’re both going to leave the marriage with what they brought to it, but the toughest part is living with the question, could he have done more, and second guessing himself, wondering if his moral stance on the truth a real boundary. Finn says, the truth is important, but what’s the alternative? Married people have and keep secrets. Curtis says, it depends on what kind. He knows he made the right decision, but he misses Jordan. Finn says he knows that feeling too, and Anna comes in.
Brook tells Chase that she had the best intentions, when there’s a knock at the door. Chase says he’s got it, but she says he looks like death warmed over. He’ll scare whoever it is. He tells her to take full advantage of her pregnancy. Next time he might not be such a gentleman. He opens the door, and a big guy walks in and heads toward Brook. Chase is like, hey, but Brook says, it’s okay. He’s hers. He’s her bodyguard Yuri. She calls Valentin, and says, what? and he says she doesn’t return his calls or texts. She says he told her that she wouldn’t notice the bodyguard, and now she has the Incredible Hulk in a suit following her. Valentin says, Yuri can be unintrusive if she plays by the rules, and she says she’s busy. She can’t always stop to call and check in. He says he needs to know she and the baby are safe, and she says she’s fine. She’s sorry she worried him, but if anything was the matter, doesn’t he think Yuri would call? Valentin says, not if he’s dead. Valentin is concerned, having been a WSB agent, that people from his past might want to harm him. She says, and her? and he says she’s not in immediate danger – if she follows the rules. Do what Yuri says, and return his calls. She says, fine, and Yuri goes back outside. Chase asks if he was lurking in the hallway the whole time, and Brook says, here’s the deal. Valentin is an extra hands-on father, but kind of paranoid. He used to be a USB fighter or something, and is constantly concerned something will happen, so he hired a bodyguard. Obviously, she said no, but he told her that he’d have someone follow her anyway. It was up to her. She could cooperate, or he’d have some guy behind her 24/7. Willow knocks at the door, and when Chase opens it, she asks if everything is okay. There’s a big guy standing in the hallway. Brook says he’s hers; he follows her around like a puppy. Willow says she doesn’t want to barge in, but Chase says she’s not. He’s glad to see her.
Obrecht tells Maxie that she knows how it is with a brilliant, dangerous man. He assures you that you’re the only woman who understands him, and you feel somehow privileged to be worthy of his affection and adoration. You convince yourself that you’ll turn your partner into a great ally, and you’ll help him reach his true potential, but nothing you can do will change who he is. Peter is a dangerous, twisted man. Maxie says she’s horrified about the crimes Peter is accused of, but he’s the father of her child. She can’t cut him out completely. Obrecht says Maxie has a kind heart, which she’s benefitted from time and again. Maxie has forgiven her so many times. Peter isn’t worthy of Maxie’s forgiveness. Peter and Nathan share their father’s blood, but they’re nothing alike. Nathan was decent and loving, which Peter can never be. Britt says they never doubted that Nathan and Peter are completely different, and Maxie says she loved Nathan with all her heart, and misses him every day. No one will ever replace him, but she still has to do what’s best for her child. She can’t close the door on Peter completely.
Portia says, divorce is such a huge step. Is Jordan sure she and Curtis can’t try to work through their issues? Jordan says, you need two for that, and Curtis is tried out. Portia says she’s so sorry. Anyone could tell Jordan and Curtis had something real. Jordan says, they did. They’ll always love each other; she knows she will. She kept secrets from Curtis, and lied at times. She told herself that she had a good reason, to protect him, but she was also protecting herself. As much as she loves him, her first instinct will always be to handle things on her own. Portia asks if Jordan is sure her job is worth the sacrifices she’s making, and Jordan says, being a doctor is a demanding job. There had to be times Portia couldn’t be there for Trina. Portia says she knows what it’s like to be a spouse on the other side of the law enforcement equation. You shut out the one person you share your life with. Jordan says she wanted to be the wife Curtis wanted, but she couldn’t. She had to let go. As much as it’s killing her, sometimes love isn’t enough.
Anna asks if Curtis minds if she steals Finn, and Curtis says he has plenty to do, making himself scarce. Finn asks if Anna has a tracking device on him, but she says she called, and the nanny told her where he was. They sit, and he asks, what’s going on? She says she wanted check and make sure he was all right. He says he is, as far as he knows. Why? Is something going on? Is she okay? She says she is, but Peter is showing his true colors. He’s dropped the pretense of innocence, and hates her. She’s worried he’s going to come after the people she loves. He says he’s fine, and Violet’s fine. Violet knows not to open the door to a stranger, and to look both ways when crossing the street. Anna says she’ll hold him to that. She’s sorry he still has to deal with her baggage, but he says he doesn’t hold it against her. Be careful, and he’ll do the same. Don’t worry. It didn’t work out, but he wants her to know, if she needs him, he’ll be there.
Chase invites Willow in, and she says she should have called first, but Brook says she was just leaving. She drops her bag, and Willow helps her pick everything up. Willow asks if Brook has part of a fetal heart monitor in her bag, and Brook says, remember how Valentin rushed her to the ER to get checked out? Somehow, it ended up in her purse. She says she has to go, and tells Chase, feel better; they’ll talk tomorrow. She signals Yuri, and he follows her. Willow says Chase isn’t feeling well? and he says he just has a headache. She says he looks flushed; that’s a sign of fever. He takes her hand, and says, stop worrying. Seeing her is the best medicine for him. She says they need to talk, and he says, about what?
At the gatehouse, Michael tells Wiley that this will be his new bedroom now. They’ll just hang out there until Wiley feels sleepy. They’re the luckiest guys in the world. They’ve got an amazing woman to love, and she loves them right back. He puts his arm around Wiley.
Obrecht says it’s not Maxie’s fault she was deceived be that worthless parasite. Obrecht lowered her guard, and accepted a job from him. She even went so far as to thank him for his generosity. In retrospect, any kindness he showed her was deployed to win Maxie’s trust. Maxie is pregnant with his child, and it’s a reality she’s been forced to deal with. Obrecht only wants to help in any way she can. Maxie promises to let her know if there’s anything she can do, and Britt says, but for now, the best thing is to get Maxie home. She’ll take Maxie herself. Britt starts to pick up her bag, and drops it, yelling in pain. Obrecht asks, what’s wrong? and Britt says, sorry. She just hit her funny bone against the bed. It startled her and hurt like hell. Maxie says she never understood why it was called that; there’s nothing funny about it. Truth! Obrecht tells Britt to be more careful, but Britt says she wasn’t running with scissors. She hit her elbow. Obrecht says, it’s made Britt crabby, but she won’t hold it against her. She hopes they take care of themselves and each other. Call if they need her. She leaves, and Britt picks up her bag. Maxie asks if Britt is really okay, and Britt says she’s fine. Maxie says, good. She can’t do any of this without Britt.
Portia says, if Jordan needs to talk, or needs anything, call her. Jordan says, she understands what comes next, but she can’t believe it yet. Portia says, it’s a painful process, no matter how civilized they are. She’s there if Jordan needs to be talked through it. Jordan says, look at them They’ve come a long way.
Anna calls Valentin, who says he’s good. He asks about Robin, and Anna says she’s fine. Valentin tells her that he spoke to Charlotte and Brook, and they’re both fine. She says, Peter is bluffing; she’s coming back. He says he thinks she should hold off on that for a while. Peter is too confident, and he doesn’t like it. He says, Peter seems willing to play this out, but Anna says, he’s a master liar who’s learned from the best. Don’t let him play anymore. Finn leaves a message for Chase to call him back, and Anna asks if everything is all right. He says he’s just trying to get through to Chase. He’s probably sleeping; he’s not feeling well. The four of them had dinner at Peridino’s, and it seems like Chase is the only one who got food poisoning.
Peter asks Valentin if Anna is on her way back from her fact finding mission. He can’t stress enough that time is of the essence. Valentin better let him go before it’s too late.
Michael says he’ll tell Wiley a secret. This is their home now. He laughs, and says, from now on, he, Wiley, and mom will be together all the time. They’re already a family, but now it’s even better. He and mom finally said the words. They said they love each other.
Chase checks his phone, and tells Willow, sorry. She wanted to talk? She says, yes, but he could take the call from Finn. He says he’ll call Finn later, and suggests they sit. She tells him to take the couch, since he’s not feeling well, but when he goes to sit down, he falls to the floor.
Tomorrow, Willow wants to take Chase to the hospital, Jackie tells Finn that they have unfinished business with someone else, Peter asks if Valentin wants to tell Anna, and Sonny says, who knows what he has up his sleeve?
👥 Another Day Another Taggert…
I’m starting to wonder if they flip for which Taggert it will be today.
✍🏼 Read All About It…
Maurice Benard pens a memoir, and the nerds like it.
🎉 Celebrating Siblings…
Celebrities, they’re just like us. Except they can fly their sister in for a visit. First class.
👶🏻 Tidings Of Joy…
Nearly a year after the daughter of RHOC’s Jeana mourns a death, she welcomes a new life.
https://people.com/parents/kara-keough-bosworth-welcomes-son-vaughn-mack/
https://people.com/parents/kara-keough-bosworth-marks-1-year-anniversary-son-mccoy-death/
👠 She’s Not Owning It…
LisaR claims it wasn’t her.
💘 Negan and Lucille Unveiled…
Some great interviews, including news on Jeffrey’s latest project. That had to be my favorite Walking Dead episode of all time.
https://ew.com/tv/walking-dead-negan-lucille-jeffrey-dean-morgan-hilarie-burton-interview/
https://collider.com/jeffrey-dean-morgan-interview-walking-dead-unholy/
💂🏼♂️ Farewell, Sweet Prince…
A love story for the ages. A queen says goodbye to her Prince Charming, along with some wonderful pictures of their life together.
https://www.eonline.com/photos/32351/prince-philips-life-in-photos
🐊 Later Gator…
See you when it’s time for New Jersey from New Jersey. Whatever state you’re in, stay safe, stay indomitable, and stay living life courageously, with a high tolerance for risk.
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