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July 24, 2024 – Anna Threatens To Destroy John’s Career, Guesting, Day Off, Taking a Break, Tonight’s Listings, Barbieland Vacay, Norman Says, Wayward Rebirth, Here Kitty & Gurls

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Perez Hilton prepares for his show, and says he’ll be introducing, quote/unquote canceled pop star Blaze and her girlfriend Kristina Corinthos-Davis. They’re speaking out for the first time since Blaze’s mother made contentious remarks on a secret recording. Brook asks how Blaze and Kristina are feeling, and Kristina says, nervous. Brook says, that’s good; it keeps the energy up. She’ll be here silently on the sidelines to support them. Keep it positive. No apologizing and no shame. Blaze says, her palms are sweating. She’s been in front of an audience countless times. This should be nothing. Brook says, it’s different from being on stage. She’s showing herself to the world so they can meet the true, authentic Blaze.

Willow meets Nina in the MetroCourt lobby and says she’s sorry she’s late. She thanks Nina for meeting her, and Nina says, when she hears, PSA emergency, she hops to it. What’s up? Willow says she’s recording another announcement, and Nina helped so much last time. Nina asks if the copy is funky, and Willow says, nothing rolls off the tongue. It’s stilted and awkward. She revised it herself and would like Nina to take a look at it and tell her what she thinks.

John says, Anna sounds absurd and she’s far out of her league. She says she tried to establish a professional relationship with him, but he has so much contempt for pretty much everything, it was impossible. He asks what he has contempt for, and she says, her, procedure, ethical contact… He says he sounds like a crappy agent (if the shoe fits and all that), and she says, he has no reason to coerce Jason. Thanks to Jason, he has the evidence about Pikeman dealing in illegal arms. It’s more than enough to freeze Pikeman’s assets and shut them down. This ends now. He says, she seems very familiar with the evidence Jason turned in. Why?

Carly says, Jason told her that he was free, and he says he thought he was. She says, he followed the directive, but he says, according to John, it’s not enough. She says, if it isn’t enough now, it never will be. The only way to take John’s power away is her turning herself in.

Brook says she spoke to Perez. He’s super knowledgeable and professional, kind and no nonsense. She goes to talk to the producer, and Blaze asks if Kristina has butterflies. Kristina says she’s been carrying a sumo wrestler for some time, but yeah. It’s their opportunity to show the world who they are. They’re going to fall in love with Blaze as much as she has. Blaze says, what if she says the wrong thing? but Kristina says, there is no wrong thing. Perez introduces himself to them, and says he’s looking forward to them speaking. If you’re ready, let’s get set up.  

Willow asks if she got the message across, and Nina says, Willow did better than the original, but she has a few tweaks to suggest. The word whom is grammatically correct, but people hear it and think it’s elitist. Maybe stick to who. She did hit the point, because technically, you don’t need close genetic ties, and this is exactly where Nina would put it… Ava walks in on the phone, and Natalia walks in behind her. Natalia walks to the elevator, and Ava turns away. Natalia looks at her and shakes her head. The elevator opens and Natalia gets in. Ava wanders over to Willow and Nina and says, it’s wonderful seeing them together. Is there room for one more? (She’s got to be kidding.)

Carly says, Diane told her that she has a 30% chance of being exonerated, and John has a better than 100% chance of keeping Jason under his thumb. Jason says, she’ll be convicted of criminal conspiracy and RICO violations. She’ll be sent to prison for decades. She says, Diane got Sonny exonerated and it’s her life. She’s a big girl. (Saying this literally makes her sound like she’s three. All that’s missing is her stamping her foot.) She went to the meeting and it’s on her. He says he’s going to Lompoc, but it’s not like Pentenville; it’s contained. Carly says, Drew was almost killed in prison. If he thinks she’s going to stand by and watch that happen, he’s out of his mind.

Anna says she’s known Jason a long time and he’s an honorable man. More honorable than John. John says, this is new. The Police Commissioner defending a known criminal. Anna says, it has no bearing on her ability to do her job, and he laughs. He says, they’ll have to agree to disagree. Has she been working with Jason the entire time? She says she owes him no information, and he says, her innocent, law abiding act is laughable when she’s been a double agent, a disgrace to their profession. She says, that’s rich coming from him. He coerced Jason to work for him and kept Jason away from his family for more than two years, for no other reason than he could. He says he knows about her entanglement with Valentin and how it ended with her shooting his daughter. There’s a lot of history there. Was it her? Is she the reason he got away?

Nina tells Ava that they’re in the middle of something, so she’ll have to excuse them. Ava says, of course (🍷), but continues to stand near them. She tells them that she just wanted to say, it’s truly inspiring that they’ve set their differences aside. It’s been a long time coming. Willow says, they’re in a good place, and Ava says, that’s wonderful. Nina wonders if Ava is confused. Which part of they’re in the middle of something is misfiring in her brain? Ava says, the mother/daughter bond is important. She’s keenly aware of how painful it is since she’s being kept away from Avery. Nina wonders if there’s something she wants to ask, and Ava says, is it that obvious? Nina says, yes, and Ava says she was wondering if they’d be willing to sit with Scotty and talk about Sonny’s behavior. It’s disruptive to his children and the women who mistakenly place their trust in him. Nina says she’ll call it what it is. Ava wants them to testify against Sonny on her behalf. Ava says, yeah, and Nina asks if she’s insane.  

Kristina thanks Perez for having them, and he thanks them for doing this. Kristina and Blaze tell them that they’re huge fans, and Kristina says, it’s the perfect platform to show what an incredible person Blaze is. He says, it’s brave and important, and he’s happy to be a part of it.

Cary says she can’t stand the thought of him going to prison, and Jason says, then don’t think about it. Think about her youngest daughter who relies on her. She says, don’t do that to her. He already spent so much time away from his children. He says, they’re almost adults, and Danny has Sam. In an ideal world, they’d have both parents, but they’re used to life without him. It’s different for Donna. Does she want to give Donna to Sonny? She says, no, and he says, then let’s keep it from happening. She says, what if the roles were reversed and she was the leverage. Would he stand by and watch? He says he thinks if he had a daughter who depended solely on him, he’d have to, and she says she can’t keep being the weapon used against him. She can’t and she won’t.

John says, Jason stalled in giving him the phone so Anna could make sure her boyfriend had a head start, and Anna says, Valentin isn’t her boyfriend. He says, so she doesn’t care that he vanished without a trace, and she says she doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He says, Jason gave her time. She tipped Valentin off and botched his operation. She says, he’s trying to shift the blame, and opens the door. He says, she thinks her ties to the WSB make her immune, but he’s got news for her and Jack Brennan. He’s not intimidated; however, Jason will pay for it.

Natalia puts on the TV, and Perez thanks Blaze and Kristina for sitting down with him. He says, Blaze is known as a wildly popular singer/songwriter, and also the Face of Deception. Is it safe to say she’s used to being written about? She says, yes, but not like the recent headlines, and Perez says, if the audience hasn’t been following the story, Blaze’s career took a hit when there was a viral post of an unauthorized recording. He asks Blaze to tell them about it, and Blaze says, it was her mother talking about gay people in a disparaging way, especially the relationship between her and Kristina. Kristina says, Blaze is correct, and Perez says, Kristina has been openly gay for some time, and the driving force behind a new LGBTQ non-profit. After hearing the recording, did they distance themselves? Kristina says, unfortunately, yes, and he asks, what exactly did they take issue with? She says, from their perspective, she couldn’t be an effective advocate while in a closeted relationship. She feels they may have misjudged or misinterpreted the situation, and she’s hoping to change their minds.

Willow says, Michael doesn’t want to take a legal stand against his father, and she wants no part of it. Ava thanks her anyway, and Willow thanks Nina for her help and leaves. Ava thinks perhaps her reaction was hasty, and Nina says, Ava has a short memory if she thinks Nina would lift a pinky finger to help her. Ava says, so they had an argument, and Nina says, Ava pretended to be her friend and played her while she was cozying up to Nina’s husband.

Anna says she doesn’t know how John lives with himself, and closes the door again. John says he’s gotten pretty good at it, and she says, Jason’s family thought he was dead. His mother, his children, and friends mourned him. She mourned him. Because John promised he’d be free if Jason did what he asked, mission completed. He says, not quite, and she says, he asked for the head of Pikeman, and Jason gave that to him. And this is how he repays Jason, sending him to Lompoc. Where is the justice? He says, Jason should have gone to prison 15 times over, but she says, that’s not for him to decide. He says he gave Jason an out. Turn in Sonny. Putting Sonny behind bars until he died would be consolation. She says, he’s a bully and a coward. Sending Jason to Lompoc won’t help his vendetta against Sonny. And how is he better than Sonny? Now he’s using the law for his own ends and twisting it into a pretzel to take revenge on Sonny. She’s all for taking Sonny down, but not at someone else’s expense, and she’ll do everything in her power to stop him.

Carly says she gets a choice. It’s her life and her decision, and she’s turning herself in. Jason says, it’s not just her life. He needs her to think. She says, all she’s been doing is thinking about him prison, and he says, from the day Michael was born… even before... From the day she showed up at his door, her family has been his family. So this is a decision they make together, and she needs to keep Michael, Josslyn, and Donna in mind. Can they agree? She says, they can, and he says, if one of them has to leave, it’s obvious who it should be. His kids will be fine without him. They’ve done it before, and they’ll do it again. He doesn’t want to, but he doesn’t need to be here. She does. None of this works without her. She launches herself at him, hugging him and crying. She says she just got him back, and he says, they’re on the same page. He has to go, and she has to stay. That means not turning herself in to Agent Cates. She says, okay, but he says he needs to hear the words, and she says she won’t turn herself in to Agent Cates.

Ava says she would never pursue Nina’s husband intentionally, and Nina asks if it was an accident that Ava threw herself into Sonny’s arms. Ava says, like Nina, she fell victim to Sonny’s charms, and became subject to his ever-changing moods. Nina asks if she’s supposed to feel sorry for Ava, and Ava says she’s explaining that she’s like Nina. She’s been cast out and she’s at risk of losing her remaining child. She thought they could find common ground in that. They were once close. Nina says, once is the operative word. Whose fault is that? Ava says, hers. She’s taking responsibility, but given their history, isn’t there a little room for compassion, and possibly someday forgiveness as well? Nina says, no, because of their history. She can’t believe Ava’s audacity in approaching her to ask for a favor. As far as Sonny is concerned, Ava hurt his beloved Kristina. She should thankful if the worst Sonny does is take sole custody of Avery.

Blaze says she was at a meeting with her mother at Deception when she heard the recording, and Perez asks how she felt in that moment hearing her mother. She says, upset, sad, mostly furious, and he asks if her mom’s feelings caught her by surprise. She says, not really. She knows it’s not easy on her mom. She was raised to be less tolerant of social issues. What upset her was the recording itself. He says, that it existed? and she says she had no idea it had been recorded. Kristina says, they didn’t understand how their privacy could be violated, and Perez asks how Blaze’s relationship with her mother is now. Blaze says, it’s complicated, but she always knew where she stood. Her mom is her ex-business manager and sacrificed a lot for her career. Perez asks if that changed things between them, and Blaze says, it’s a little raw right now, but Natalia is still her mom. She thinks… She hopes they can repair their relationship. It takes time. Kristina says, luckily, they have that in spades.

Anna says, every agent has cut corners, and John is no exception. She has the know-how and the connections to dig deep into his missteps, every falsified detail and self-serving report. She can destroy his career. He says, she’s threatening him all in the name of Jason, but she says, it has nothing to do with Jason. What John is doing is criminal, and the worst part is that he’s trashing people’s lives in his pursuit of Sonny. He’s wrong and corrupt and she’s done letting it happen. By the time she’s finished with him, he’ll be the one in Lompoc.

Carly asks what she does now, and Jason says, go home, live her life, be a great mom. She says, what about him? and he says, she knows where he’s going. He reaches for her, but she steps away. She says she can’t say goodbye again, and he says, then don’t. He thanks her for not making it harder than it needs to be. He’s gonna be okay. She says, he better be. She doesn’t know what she’s going to do without him, and he says, stay calm. Think things through. When she wants to do something crazy and jump in, before she does… She says, take a deep breath, count to 10, and he says, she remembers. She says, she always remembers.

Ava says, her part was blown wildly out of proportion, and Nina asks if she didn’t record Natalia and turn it over to The Invader. She knows Ava did because her Editor-in-Chief says so. Ava asks if she’s met Blaze’s mother, and Nina says, no, but she’s a big fan of Natalia’s daughter. Ava says she’s spent more time with Natalia than she’d care to. She and Sonny are joined at the hip. Dinners out, pool dates, she’s been at the penthouse. Nina says, Sonny is free to spend time with whoever he wants. She’s not interested in Ava’s feeble attempt to try and make her jealous. It’s laughable. Is that the best she’s got in trying to get Nina to join her unholy alliance? She walks out and Ava follows. Ava says, it’s a deposition, and Nina says she doesn’t want to get near Ava’s custody suit. Ava says, real talk? and Nina says, that would be nice. Ava says, despite their differences, does Nina doubt her capabilities as a mother? and Nina says, Ava’s love for her daughter is her one redeeming quality, but her love is limited to conflating with her own well-being. Ava asks if Nina thinks Sonny is a better parent, and Nina says she told Sonny that she wants no part of this, but yeah, 100%. Ava says she thinks they’ve changed, haven’t they? and Nina says, they have. For her, life is better. Maybe not so much for Ava. She walks away.

Perez says, Kristina was disavowed by the center she founded, and Blaze heard from fans both sides of the issue. Does she feel like she can’t win? Kristina asks if Blaze minds if she takes this one, and Blaze says, please. Kristina says she doesn’t think they’re the real victims. They were both out to their family and friends, and it was only a matter of time before Blaze came out in public to fans. She asks Blaze if that’s fair, and Blaze says, they’re definitely proud of who they are together. Perez asks, why keep it a secret? and Kristina says, they were patiently waiting for reality to be a more palatable pill for Blaze’s mother to swallow. In her room, Natalia tells herself, be a big girl. You deserve what’s coming. Kristina says, Natalia loves her daughter so much, and has come to treat her with decency and respect. Perez says, even if love isn’t always love in her eyes? and Kristina says, her views were hurtful, but at the end of the day, they’re just that – her views. Views and opinions she’s entitled to. Perez asks if that’s what Kristina means by saying they’re not the real victims, and Kristina says, yes. Natalia is the real victim. Natalia looks shocked, and Kristina says, to be clear, the only person who should be ashamed is the one who made the recording. Perez says, she’s very generous, and Kristina says she thinks they’re all human. She’s made her share of mistakes, and the important thing is that we own them, apologize for them, and ultimately learn from them. If he can do it, so can anyone. Perez says, so what she’s saying is, there’s hope for all of them, and Blaze says, what’s more powerful than that?

John says, Anna’s empty threats are music to his ears, but she says, he’ll find out soon enough that they’re not empty. He says, she confirmed what he’s suspected. She has no interest in Sonny being convicted. She’s just as dirty as he is. Maybe she’s the one going to prison. Thanks for the chat. It was a real eye opener. She says, it certainly was, and John leaves. Anna picks up the desk phone and says she’s going to be out the rest of the day. She has something she needs to take care of.

Jason walks into the bus station carrying a duffel bag. He sighs and sits down, taking out his phone. He calls Danny, who asks if he got rid of the FBI guy, and Jason says, they can’t go to the islands. Danny says, not today or…? and Jason says, at least not for a long time. Danny asks, why? What’s going on?

Perez asks if they have any plans to share, and Blaze says, they’re focusing on putting this bump behind them. He says, speaking of bumps, he couldn’t help noticing… and tells Kristina, congratulations. Kristina thanks him, and he says he takes it that’s all they’re getting. She says, that’s a part of their lives they’re keeping private for now, and he says, understood. He thanks them and wishes them both the best of everything. After the lights come up, he says he thinks it went well and they all hug. He thanks them for coming and says he appreciates their time. He leaves, and Brook says, they were incredible. They knocked it out of the park. Blaze says, it’s cause for celebration, Kristina suggests Bobbie’s milkshakes, and they leave together.

John knocks at Ava’s door and says he’s sorry about earlier. It was a rude and inopportune interruption, but nothing he can’t handle. If events go the way he thinks, he’ll have what he needs to bring Sonny to justice.

Carly tells the front desk clerk Chris to send two bellhops to John Cates’s suite. Chris asks if John is checking out, and she says, he sure is. Have them pack his luggage, bring it downstairs, and reprogram the door for the next guest. He leaves, and she says, this is what we call taking out the trash.

Danny says he’s freaking out. Just tell him. Jason says he has another assignment out of town, and Danny asks if that’s what the FBI guy wanted to talk to him about. Does Jason work for him? Jason says, it’s hard to explain. He has to go away. Danny asks, where? but Jason says he can’t tell Danny. Danny says, this is crazy. They could take the speedboat and go to Canada. They can’t drag Jason away from another country, can they? Jason says, sorry, and Danny says, he’s got to fix this. Jason says, Danny is a great son and he’s proud of him. He loves Danny and needs him to know that. Danny says, Jason is talking like it’s the last time they’re going to see each other. Jason’s bus is announced as leaving in 15 minutes, and Jason tells Danny, be good, okay? Goodbye. He hangs up, and Danny throws his phone across the room. Jason sits, the wheels spinning in his head.

I’m thinking if we heard the announcement, so did Danny.

Tomorrow, Michael tells someone that he needs a favor; Molly tells TJ that Kristina has gone too far; Diane tells Sonny that she wishes she had better news; And Carly tells John, here she is. Come and get her.

📋 Wednesdays, Check, Pink, Check…

He looked really good, and it was nice to see him be kinder and gentler than the Adrian DeWitt he used to be.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/preview-perez-hilton-on-general-hospital

💃🏾 Sashay All Day…

This looks like so much fun!

https://www.soapsindepth.com/gallery/general-hospital/gh-stars-have-a-blast-at-rupauls-dragcon

🐪 One Hump Or Two…

RHODubai is taking a break until August 6th. Here’s something to tide you over.

https://www.etonline.com/rhodubais-caroline-brooks-calls-taleen-marie-a-liar-and-gaslighter-amid-season-2-feud-exclusive

RHODubai’s Sara Al Madani Accuses Caroline Stanbury of Lying, Explains Why She & Brooks Are No Longer Friends With Her, Plus What Happened Off-Camera as Brooks Weighs in

💰 Million Dollar Messes…

JoshF bought his childhood dream home sight unseen, and the interior was actually ripped apart. You always hear about a house having good bones and I think this is one of those houses, but all there was were bones. While it looks like he’ll ditch it, if I had his money, I would totally refurbish it. We learned from Tracy that an ADU (additional dwelling unit) increases property value and disclosure is the most important. She mentioned this when viewing a house with an amazing ADL that was like small house, but also underneath a flight path. It hadn’t been disclosed and the owner was an influencer whose content creation required no extra sounds. I totally get this, since we had a major plumbing problem after buying our house that I’m pretty sure the owner knew about – long, sad lawsuit story, but we ended up splitting the cost. I’m not sure why these owners didn’t sue, especially after paying millions. Nick Dubrow (son of Heather and Terry) is now working for JoshA, which sounds like a good gig. After having an open house – which Josh says, should be an experience – he gave each of his employees a grand out of his nearly $600k commission. Tracy also worked to get the Joshes back together. I love this show (as well as the New York version) because, although there’s competition, you feel the love.

Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles Season 15, Episode 3 Recap: Buyer’s Remorse

🩰 Still a Barbie World…

And you thought we were done with this. Never.

https://extratv.com/2024/07/22/head-to-atlantis-paradise-island-for-the-ultimate-barbie-beach-vacation-in-the-bahamas/

https://extratv.com/2024/07/23/inside-atlantis-paradise-island-s-ultimate-barbie-beach-vacation-in-the-bahamas/

You can make reservations here.

https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/barbie-bahamas-beach-vacation

⚰️ Best Dead Ever…

And he oughta know his Dead.

https://ew.com/walking-dead-daryl-dixon-norman-reedus-best-hour-ever-exclusive-8676796

🌲 Return To the Pines…

I’d posted about the original show on FB, and when it came up in my memories, the post had been revamped to show Wayward Pines is on Hulu now. If you haven’t seen it, now’s the time. The books by Blake Crouch are great too.

https://movieweb.com/dark-matter-fans-watch-wayward-pines/

https://www.slashfilm.com/1518271/fox-stranger-things-m-night-shyamalan-wayward-pines/

🐈‍⬛ Throwing Cats a Bone…

Let it never be said I’m not a cat lover too.

https://people.com/halle-berry-celebrates-catwoman-turning-20-by-posing-topless-with-her-cats-8682441

https://people.com/katie-holmes-introduces-new-cat-eleanor-shares-selfies-8682707

https://people.com/jennifer-garner-gives-her-cat-house-tour-video-8681168

A bonus. Eartha Kitt will always be my favorrrite.

https://people.com/movies/actresses-who-have-played-catwoman/

🥵 Summertime and the Livin’ Is Humid…

Make a return trip tomorrow for soap and some OC shade. Until then, stay safe, stay keeping your shoes on in public places, and stay owning your mistakes, apologizing for them, and ultimately learning from them.

Jun13

June 12, 2024 – TJ Pitches a Fit About Kristina, Mystery Maybe, A Guest, Justice For Johnny, Fishy Chefs, Slam, Daryl’s Carol, House Cast, Shark-No-Do, No Joe, Lucky Kitty & Livin’

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Carly introduced herself to Gio, and Josslyn said he was a great pool attendant, even if he was wasting his talent.

Alexis met with Laura and told her that the article about reopening Heather’s case was thanks to Adrian DeWitt and his insatiable appetite for clickbait headlines. Laura said the information regarding her request for Heather’s court records was leaked, and Alexis said she didn’t appreciate DeWitt’s tactics, but believed in freedom of the press. Laura said, the first amendment didn’t cover shouting fire in a crowded theater. The article was intended to get people riled and it was successful. She reminded Alexis that she’d said she couldn’t answer questions about reopening the case unless she saw the records, and handed them to her.

Jason walked into the pool area, and Gio told Josslyn that he looked familiar, but it wasn’t from the wedding. Josslyn said, maybe he’d seen a photo at the Quartermaines. Jason used to be one.

Carly hugged Jason, who said he’d gotten her numerous messages and texts. Did she get his? He said he was okay. She said, he never admitted when he was hurt. He’d almost been killed, and she had to see for herself that he was okay. He said she was seeing it now, and she said, it was two days after it happened. She thought he might disappear again.

TJ heard Molly leaving a message for Alexis, asking about Kristina, and wondered why she wasn’t asking Kristina directly. She said she’d been keeping something from him and didn’t want their level of trust to stop now. He had every right to know about Kristina.

Sonny went to Blaze’s room and asked if Kristina was there. Kristina came out and Blaze said she had errands to run, but Sonny said he needed her to hear this. He owed Kristina an apology. What she saw between him and Dex was unacceptable, ugly, and vicious, and he never wanted her to see that part of him. Kristina said, but she did see it.

Sonny said he’d seen the expression on Kristina’s face and couldn’t stop thinking about it. He had a lot of rage that night and didn’t know what got into him. It wasn’t an excuse though. He was responsible for his words and actions. He was sorry, and it never should have happened. When he followed her and saw her crying, she backed away from his touch like she was scared of him. He never wanted that, and it shocked and hurt him. He doesn’t blame her. He understood that’s not how he should act. He told Blaze that he knew she’d come to help Kristina. He appreciated it and thanked her. Blaze said she was glad she was there, and wondered if she could make some calls in the kitchen. Kristina said, go ahead, and Blaze left. Sonny said he and Kristina had always been honest with each other. If she wanted him to leave and never come back, he would.

Jason told Carly that he’d been busy with actual work in the coffee business, and Jake had called when he got back. Elizabeth had a situation, and Jake wanted him to help. Carly said she knew it was a big deal for Jake to reach out to him. Sonny had told her that he wasn’t responsible for the attempt on Jason’s life, and she believed him. Jason said, it had nothing to do with Sonny, and Carly wondered, then who sent the gunmen?

Gio noted that Carly and Jason looked like they were having an intense conversation, and Josslyn said, Carly was probably talking Jason into doing something he didn’t want to. They were best friends. She explained that if Jason wanted anything at the pool, it was to be comped. He was the ultimate VIP.

Laura asked if Alexis saw grounds to reopen Heather’s case, but Alexis said she’d have to spend more time looking at the records. She thought there were potentially grounds to appeal, and Laura said she was glad to hear it, but to be clear, she didn’t want it used as an excuse for Heather’s crimes. She thought Heather should be punished, but if she wasn’t in control of her actions… Alexis said, Heather had pled guilty and was sentenced before she was diagnosed, and Laura said, no one knew if her crimes were influenced or created by the cobalt poisoning. Alexis said she couldn’t do anything because she wasn’t a lawyer, and the way things went in Albany, she probably never would be. Laura asked if she thought it was worth pursuing, and Alexis said she thought a good lawyer could argue that there were legitimate grounds to reopen Heather’s case.

Cody and Sasha went to the pool and agreed that when they went to the Quartermaines’ pool, it felt like they were still working. Here, people waited on them. Gio came over to see what they needed and praised Sasha for her delicious meals. He knew good food, and hers was excellent.

Molly told TJ about what happened with Kristina and Sonny at the reception, but said, the baby was fine. He asked how long she’d known, and she said, not long. He asked if she’d heard it from Kristina, but she said no, and told him about shaking Blaze down. Not her proudest moment, but it worked. TJ thanked her for telling him, and said, someone needed to remind Kristina about being careless with their baby. Molly said, nothing happened, but TJ said, it could have. What if Kristina had tried to intervene? Sonny was dangerous to anyone who came in his orbit. He was done. Until the baby was born, Kristina had to stay away from her father.

Kristina said, people warned her that she wasn’t seeing Sonny clearly and didn’t really know him, but she was sure she knew better. She couldn’t fathom that same man was her loving father. Sonny said he was sorry, and she said she was too. Seeing him commit that violence and scream those threats was like watching a stranger, and she realized everything anyone said about him was right all along. He said he didn’t blame her for feeling that way, but it wasn’t who he was. Kristina said she didn’t know, and asked, what happened? He said, Dex had worked for him and betrayed him. Then Dex showed up at the wedding like a peacock, like he belonged. He was talking to Sonny’s family and friends like he was the guy. He told Dex to stay away from him, but Dex refused. He walked away and Dex grabbed his arm, and he snapped. He wasn’t proud of it, but he lost his temper, the temper he’s been trying to get rid of his whole life. It was never going to happen again. She said she understood his temper. She had one too. She got it from him. He said, she was the best part of him, and he wanted to let her know that he needed her and loved her. He wanted her to know that he’d never hurt her. Kristina said she had something to ask him and please don’t lie. When he said he was going to kill Jason and Dex, did he mean it?

Sonny said he knew he had to make things right with Dex, and they talked. They came to an agreement. He was letting Dex live his life and not interfere. Kristina said, a truce wasn’t exactly peace, and he said, that was up to Dex. There was nothing more important than her, and nothing was worth the cost of losing her. She said she didn’t want to lose him, and he said that was never going to happen. He’d still be her father, no matter what. He would cheer her from afar and root for her happiness and love her until his dying breath. That would never change. He said he brought a present for the baby, and handed her a giftbag. She took out a stuffed Mickey Mouse from Fantasia, and said she had one when she was little. He said he’d gotten it for her, and her face lit up like it is now. She never would get rid of it and no one could take it away. She thanked him for the gift and the sweet memory, and he asked if she was taking good care of herself. She said, the baby was good and kicking up a storm, and he told her to let Blaze take care of her. He was sorry he upset her and got intense when he talked about it. He told her that he hoped to see her soon, and left. She cried a little.

Molly said she knew TJ was upset, but he couldn’t confront Kristina. She would get defensive and shut them out. He said, Kristina had to deal with them, but Molly said, no, she didn’t. In the state of New York, the baby was legally Kristina’s until she signed the adoption papers. TJ said, Molly had to have her sister be the egg donor after a lifetime of impulsive decisions, and now Kristina was making decisions about their baby.

Laura asked what her next step should be, and Alexis said she needed to find a lawyer. She thought it would be easy because the case was interesting and involved a point of law not fully explored yet. An attorney might be interested in setting a precedent. Laura asked if Alexis could recommend someone, but Alexis said she’d have to give it some thought. She needed to give Laura fair warning though. In setting the case in motion, she couldn’t determine the outcome. It was unpredictable. Laura asked if she was saying Heather could go free, and Alexis said, it depended on the judge, the argument, and the precedent. The bottom line was that Heather could get a lesser sentence, be sent to a new facility, or freed outright.

Josslyn said, Gio was killing it. Sasha was impressed. Gio said, it was in his DNA. He could talk to anyone. He asked how she knew Sasha, and she said, Sasha had dated Michael. He said, Michael lived in the gatehouse with his wife Willow, and their kids Wiley and Amelia, and Josslyn was impressed. He said, if he could keep all of his family straight, the Quartermaines were a piece of cake.

Carly asked if Jason thought he’d been attacked because he was an FBI informant, but he said he didn’t have a chance to ask. She said she wanted to help him, and he said, she could help by staying out of it. He had enough going on and didn’t want to worry about her getting caught in the crossfire. Let it go. She told him that she knew it wasn’t Sonny and thought Sonny was worried about Jason, even though he wouldn’t admit it. On cue, Sonny walked in, and went over to Jason and Carly. He said, Brick told him what happened at the warehouse, and Jason said, luckily, he was a better shot. Sonny said he assumed Anna thought it was him. Did Jason think that too?

Sasha put lotion on Cody and noticed he had a nasty bruise. He said he’d stopped James from falling out of the saddle, and Comet caught his leg. Sasha said, Cody was heroic, but Cody didn’t see it that way. She told him that his eyes lit up when he talked about James, and she thought he loved James. James also loved Cody back, even though he had no idea he was Cody’s nephew. Imagine how excited he’d be if Cody told Mac that he was Mac’s son.

Blaze asked why Kristina was crying, and Kristina said, the man that was here was the dad she’d believed she had. She loved him and knew it was incredibly confusing.

Molly told TJ not to act like she’d decided alone. They’d agreed. TJ said, it wasn’t like he had a choice, but Molly said, he did. She’d asked him if he was sure before they went to Kristina. He said he had reservations, but wanted to make her happy because he loved her. Still, he knew they should have waited. Molly told him not to play the victim, and TJ said, she would have been devastated if he’d objected because she wanted a baby so badly. She said she wanted to have a baby with him, and he said, using an egg tied to her erratic sister and her violent erratic father. Was she happy now?

Molly admitted she wanted a biological connection to the baby. It killed her that she couldn’t carry one herself, and she was devastated that she’d never experience pregnancy. He didn’t understand that, because the baby had half his DNA. TJ said he never questioned that, but it felt like she was blaming him. She said she wasn’t, but he was blaming her because she’d wanted a connection to the baby. Kristina was fragile, and the best thing was to let her be. Let her get through the pregnancy, give birth, and not upset her, or else… TJ said, what? and Molly said, if Kristina decided to back out and keep the baby, there was nothing stopping her.

Kristina told Blaze that when she was little, she took Fantasia Mickey everywhere and even slept with it. Sonny had brought one as a gift for the baby. Blaze said she could tell it meant a lot, and Kristina asked if she was crazy. Blaze said, not at all. Sonny was her father. No matter what else he’d done, he loved her. Kristina said she loved him. He was always there and knew what to do to make her feel better. He never judged her or gave her a list of things she was doing wrong. He came to give her a gift and she knew the little one would love it as much as she had loved the one he gave her.

Laura said, the last thing she wanted was for Heather to go free. The families of the victims would be outraged, and she didn’t blame them. Alexis said, Laura needed to drop it. Forget it and walk away. Laura said, and leave Heather in a supermax for the rest of her life to make her own life easier? She couldn’t do that. Alexis said she got it. This wasn’t just an esoteric conversation. She couldn’t believe she was saying this, but this time she was glad she wasn’t a lawyer. Laura said, Alexis had just defended her right to practice law. What would the old Alexis say?

Jason said, at first, he thought it was Sonny who put out a hit on him, and Sonny said, Jason could have given him up, but didn’t. Jason said he never would, and he was wrong anyway. Sonny says, it’s good the police believed him.

Cody said he’d kept the secret hidden for too long. There was no way Mac would ever trust him again. Sasha said she’d lied to Nina for months, making Nina think she was her daughter. Nina was so angry when she found out, and so was everyone else in Port Charles, but she got past it. So did everyone else. Give Mac a chance to forgive him. He might be pleasantly surprised at the outcome. Cody said he wasn’t brave enough, but she said, he was brave. He broke her out of Ferncliff. He said, that was a different situation. She needed help. Mac was happy and had a family who adored each other. He didn’t want to ruin it. He didn’t know if Felicia had come clean about the secret DNA test and didn’t want to blow it for her. Sasha said she thought those were just excuses, but it was hard to maintain a lie forever. She found it was freeing to tell the truth. Maybe he would too.

Alexis told Laura that the old Alexis would say, if the justice system decides Heather should have a lesser sentence or go free, let the law take its course. There was a knock on the door, and Trina came in. Alexis said she was going to take a longer look at the records and left. Laura said she thought she knew why Trina was here, but Trina said she didn’t think Laura did.  

Blaze asked if Kristina was feeling better, and Kristina said, a little. Blaze said, sometimes, she wished this was their baby. I actually think the baby would have a better chance at life. Molly and TJ are way too high strung to raise a child.

Molly cried, and TJ said, she wasn’t wrong. There was nothing stopping Kristina from keeping the baby. What should they do? Family law would be on Kristina’s side. It was such a nightmare. Molly said, all they wanted… and TJ said, be careful what you wish for. He told her that he had to get to the hospital and when he left, Molly sobbed.

Sonny said he was glad to know Jason didn’t give him up when he had the chance. Part of him wanted to trust Jason again… but he couldn’t. He stood there for a moment, then walked out.

Tomorrow, Kristina tells Blaze that she doesn’t know if it’s the right timing; Curtis visits Heather; and Alexis tells DeWitt that he doesn’t want to square off with Laura.

🤔 Who Could It Be Now…

He doesn’t really give much info.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/frank-valentini-teases-a-former-cast-member-is-returning-to-gh

But this guy did. Unless this is a red herring. I doubt it though.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/is-bryan-craig-teasing-his-return-to-general-hospital

🚑 Perez Does Port Charles…

He keeps turning up like a bad penny. Or athlete’s foot. Or something.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/perez-hilton-to-guest-star-on-general-hospital

⚖️ Getting Justice…

If you’re in the LA area, go to the rally, but even if you’re not, you can make a difference.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital/join-the-fight-to-get-justice-for-johnny-wactor

🔪 Almost At the Top…

Lionfish was the Quickfire Challenge, which kind of creeped me out. Then they paired it with gouda, and I was like, just no. I’m usually pretty adventurous when it comes to food, but, invasive or no, a lionfish is too pretty to eat, and I don’t see fish with cheese. The Elimination Challenge was an 8 course fresh fish menu, which I was totally on board for. Tom thought the chefs were cooking scared. The winner got a Holland America cruise – 10 days, anywhere Holland went. <heaving huge sigh>

‘Top Chef’ season 21 episode 13 recap: ‘Set Sail’ traded in Milwaukee for Curaçao and a Caribbean cruise

⌛️ Andy, Andy, Andy…

Whether it was Carole or not, agreed.

Carole Radziwill Slams ‘Nasty’ Andy Cohen Response to Recent Anonymous Housewives Backlash

⚰️ Reading the Book…

A review of the newest in Dead.

https://www.themarysue.com/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-the-book-of-carol-episode-1-review/

🐉 Let There Be Dragons…

Casting in the House.

https://www.themarysue.com/all-house-of-the-dragon-season-2-cast-confirmed/

🦈 She Tried…

I don’t even know what that means, she tried. It makes me wonder if she tried to get in the movie, but they didn’t want her. Although I could definitely see her in one of them.

https://ew.com/whoopi-goldberg-tried-star-sharknado-movie-8660924

🌭 Say It Ain’t So…

I hope it was worth it to him. Nathan’s are the best.

Joey Chestnut Out of 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Over Deal With Competitor

🐱 Snoous On the Loose…

Nothing like a new furbaby to lift your spirits.

https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/abc/kristina-wagner-introduces-her-sweet-new-kitten

🧘‍♀️ Summer Breezing…

Come on by tomorrow for soap and Summer smack talk. Until then, stay safe, stay going straight to your seat and stowing your bag quickly after boarding a plane, and stay killing it at your day job, even if you are wasting your talent.

Oct10

October 9, 2020 – Gladys Crashes the Party, Josslyn’s Song, Kim Talks, Ricky’s New Role, Eboni Interviewed, Caitlyn Is a No, Teresa Unmasked, He’s Really Sorry, New Game, Another Spin, a Solid Dozen Quotes & No Grudge

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What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

On the phone with Olivia, Lulu says Mike was always so good to her. Please give Sonny her condolences. Olivia says she will, but she promises Sonny gets it. Monica asks how the service was, and Olivia says, it was beautiful. Ned says Sonny thanks her for the donation she made in Mike’s name to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. She was very generous. She says Mike was a lovely man, and even though she and Sonny and Carly have had their clashes, no family should have to endure such a painful loss.

Josslyn helps Carly set up at the MetroCourt, and says she’s glad they’re having a party. Mike would approve. Josslyn tells Carly that Trina’s mother is out, and she said Trina could come there. Although if Carly wants, she can cancel. Carly says Trina is always welcome, or is Josslyn looking for a reason to cancel? Did something happen between her and Trina? Josslyn tries to blow it off, but Carly says, hey. If hey learned anything from Mike’s funeral, it’s that life is too short not to say what’s on your mind. Josslyn says she and Cameron kissed at the dance, and she doesn’t know how to tell Trina.

Sam comes in with Jason and Brando, and says she wants to check on her mom. She never showed at the funeral. When she’s gone, Brando asks Jason if he thinks everything is settled. There’s a lot more they could be doing. Jason says, not there. They’re not talking about it there.

Sonny is about to leave the church, when the door opens. It’s Dante. Sonny hugs him.

Ned says Monica is welcome to join them, but Monica says she thinks the best way for her to honor Mike’s memory is to not intrude on the family. Ned says he’ll send his regards, and she asks him to hang back. There’s something she needs to discuss with him. Olivia says she’ll see him in a few. He asks if he should be concerned. Is everything okay? She says, everything is not okay, and he damn well knows why.

Brook texts Amy: Everything is ready for the Deception meeting later. I can’t begin to thank you enough. 

Carly says Josslyn and Cameron go way back. The kiss must have been pretty confusing. Josslyn says, tell her about it. One moment they were talking like they always do, relaxed and easy, and the next moment, they were kissing. Carly asks, was it good? and Josslyn says, very good, but Dev found them, and said Trina was having a hard time. She went to find Trina, and she and Cameron never got to talk about it, or what it meant; assuming it meant anything. Carly says she’s sure it did, and Josslyn says, maybe. Or maybe it was just a one-time thing, or a mistake. Or the beginning of something. Carly asks if she wants it to be, and Josslyn says, kind of. She doesn’t want it to be a big deal, especially if Cameron doesn’t feel the same way, especially since, for a moment, she thought Cameron had feelings for Trina. Carly says she thought they were just friends, but Josslyn says she doesn’t know what’s going on. She’s thinking she has to tell Trina, and Carly agrees, especially with a friendship like she and Trina have. Maybe  talking to Trina can help her figure out how she feels.

Jordan and Curtis come into Charlie’s, and stop by Ava and Trina’s table. Jordan says Trina looks pretty, and Trina thanks her. Ava says they’re discussing gallery business, and Jordan says she’ll leave them to it. Curtis says it’s good to see them both. Trina glares at Curtis, and Ava says she knows Trina is grieving, and knows she needs someone to blame for her father’s death, but Curtis saved her life. He deserves a parade for that. Trina says she doesn’t. They get to walk around all happy while trashing her father’s name. He wasn’t corrupt. He was a good man. Cyrus comes by and says, good men often make mistakes.   

Brando wonders why he gets the feeling that there will never be a good time to talk about this with Jason. Jason says he asked Brando to drop it, and he can’t, which tells Jason that he’s not disciplined. Brando says he knows the difference between discipline and determination, and he thinks Jason does too. Jason says it’s Sonny’s decision to make, not his. Let’s make this a celebration about Mike. Brando says he’ll grab a drink; see how disciplined he is? He goes to the bar, and Sam asks Jason if he’s okay. He asks, what’s going on? and she says Alexis isn’t picking up the phone. She has no idea why her mom wouldn’t make it to Mike’s funeral. Jason says they can go over to Alexis’s place afterward, but Sam says maybe she’ll call by then. What’s going on with him and Brando?  

Dante tells Sonny, he’s sorry he missed Mike’s service, but Sonny says Dante showing up is a gift. He knows Dante’s grandfather has something to do with this. He tells Dante, you’re right on time, son.

Monica tells Ned, Tracy reached out, and he says he didn’t realize she and Tracy kept up correspondence. Monica says, they’ve had a Washington/Moscow crises line going, and according to Tracy, it’s 11:59 on the Quartermaine doomsday clock. If Ned doesn’t get his affairs in order, Tracy is going to come back and get them in order for him.   

Alexis sees Brando, and says, Sonny’s cousin, which makes him Mike’s cousin, and explains why he’s there. Brando says, all of the above. She says she’s sorry for his loss, and he thanks her. he says, Mike was a really good man. Her daughter said some meaningful things at the service. She says they probably shouldn’t talk about her daughters, and he says, Molly told her? She says, yeah, and he says he and Molly have an understanding; it never happened. She says, yet it did. She’s well aware how a one-night stand can cause some complicated repercussions that can ripple through the rest of your life.  

Carly tells Josslyn that she’s there if Josslyn needs to talk. She has a wealth of experience to draw from. Josslyn says she thinks she needs time to process it; a lot has been going on. Carly suggests Josslyn write in her journal, but Josslyn says she put it away. Dustin suggested it as a way to work through her grief about Oscar, and it helped at first, but eventually she realized that it kept her looking back. Dev quietly comes in, but Josslyn and Carly don’t notice. Josslyn says she took the journal to the basement, and put it in the memory box Carly started for her. Carly says she’s so proud of Josslyn, and Josslyn tells her, hold that thought until she tells Trina about the kiss. Carly says she does need to check in with Trina, but the first person she should talk to is Cameron. Dev makes himself known, and says the guests are arriving. He asks if Carly needs help, but she says, that’s what the staff is for. They were just talking about homecoming. Did he have fun?   

Trina gets up and tells Cyrus, her father didn’t make a mistake, and he knows it. Cyrus says a judge determined her father lied. That’s why he’s there, instead of in prison. She says he’s the corrupt one, not her dad, and Ava says, it’s obviously not a good time, but Trina says, don’t apologize for her. This man is a liar and a killer, and Cyrus says, clearly, the court says otherwise. Curtis gets up, and says, clearly, his presence isn’t wanted there. Cyrus walks away, and Trina glowers at him and Curtis. Curtis goes back to his table, and Ava tells Trina, she’s sorry. Cyrus had no right to insert himself in their conversation. Trina says she’s tired of feeling angry and helpless all the time. She can’t stand the sight of Cyrus. Ava tells her she’s not helpless. Take her anger and use it. Trina says, how? and Ava tells her, change the narrative about her father.

Curtis says he told Cyrus that Trina was off limits. Cyrus says, that young lady could learn some manners, but Curtis says if Cyrus sees her, go the other way. Cyrus says his business isn’t with Trina; it’s with Jordan. So why doesn’t Curtis just walk away and leave him alone with her.

Sam asks if Jason has changed his mind. Does he think Brando might be involved with Cyrus? Jason says, it’s not the time or place to talk about it, and she asks him to listen to himself. When is the right time? It wasn’t last night, or this morning, or yesterday. She almost lost him in an accident, and she’s not letting that happen again. They fought hard to get back to where they are, and he’s shutting her out. Alexis and Brando join them, but Brando excuses himself, and keeps walking. Sam asks why Alexis missed Mike’s funeral. Alexis flashes back to drinking heavily, and says she’s well-aware that she missed the service, and Sam asks, what’s more important than saying goodbye to Mike?  

Sonny says Dante looks good. Dante says, that’s debatable, but he feels okay. Sonny says, just okay? and Dante says he’ll put it this way; he feels better than he’s felt in a long time. That’s a win for him. Sonny says he hates to ask, but do the authorities know Dante is there? Dante laughs, and says he’s officially been released. He came directly back to Port Charles, but he wishes he’d gotten there sooner. Sonny says he’s so glad Dante is back. You know who else is going to be glad? Just wait until Lulu and the kids lay eyes on him.

Dustin tells Lulu that Rocco fell asleep clutching his Gameboy. Lulu doesn’t think Gameboy has been a thing for twenty years, and he says he’s dating himself. She says he’s dating her, but he says he thought they’d moved on to seeing each other by now. She says how does with each other sound, and he says, how about romancing? Or wooing? She thinks they’re past the wooing stage, and he says he’ll consider her wooed. She tells him that he knows she loves him.

Curtis says anything Cyrus tells his wife, Cyrus can tell him. Cyrus says, it’s sweet; they’re in this together. If one goes down, so does the other. Curtis says, no one is going down. 1257 Wilson Avenue. Cyrus counters with, 827 Emerson Street, apartment 5D; it’s TJ’s place, and Jordan asks what he wants. Get to the point. He gives her a piece of paper, she looks at it, and hands it to Curtis. Curtis asks, what the hell is this? What is he up to?   

Trina runs in, apologizing for being late. Carly says Trina’s not late, but she needs to mingle, and asks Dev to come with her. Josslyn tells Trina that she needs to talk to her about something important, but Trina says she needs to tell Josslyn something first; it’s really important.   

Alexis tells Sam, she didn’t intend to miss Mike’s funeral. She forgot to set her alarm. Sam says, it was in the middle of the day, and Alexis says she had trouble sleeping and didn’t feel like herself when she woke up. She feels like herself now, and she’s here. Is her explanation okay, or does Sam need more details? Olivia joins them and says it’s good to see Alexis. Alexis says she’s glad she made it. She asks when Olivia got back, and Olivia says, yesterday. Alexis knew she was away? Alexis pretends to get a message, and excuses herself.  

Ned says he’s sorry his mother dragged Monica into their business, and Monica says she wouldn’t have if Ned had answered her texts, calls, or emails. He says he already knows Tracy is already furious because Valentin took over ELQ on his watch. Monica says, she knows he’d rather avoid a conversation with her. She’s been there many times, but Tracy isn’t just upset about ELQ, she’s worried about her family. He says he shouldn’t be surprised his mother knew there was tension between him and Olivia. Monica says the state of his marriage isn’t what what’s infuriating Tracy. He decimated the relationship with his daughter. Ned wonders when Tracy has taken an interest in Brook other than disapproving of her. Monica says he’s certainly taken up that mantle, hasn’t he? 

Brook tells Olivia, she didn’t get a chance to speak to her at the service, but she’s sorry about everything that happened with the family. Olivia says she is too, especially for Brook and her father. She hopes things have cooled down, and the family can get back on track. Brook wonders if Ned and Olivia are back on track, and Olivia says, they’re working it out, especially since she left a message, then lost her phone. Brook says she knows Olivia did, and Olivia thanks her for the vote of confidence. Brook says, no. She knows because she erased the message.    

Lulu apologizes to Dustin, saying she didn’t mean to put him on the spot. Don’t feel obligated to say it back. He says he loves her. He’s felt it for a while, but he didn’t know where he stood, and didn’t know what to say. He wanted to take it slow, not just for the kids, but for her, and he didn’t want to push for a commitment if she wasn’t ready. She’s worth the wait. She says, it looks like they’re on the same page. Maybe that means they’re ready to take another big step together.

Dante tells Sonny it will be good to see Lulu and the kids, and everyone else. He wishes he could have seen Mike before he passed. How was he? Sonny says Dante was there at the start with Avery. He’s sure Dante had a feeling of where it was headed. Dante asks, but how was he in the end? and Sonny says, there wasn’t much left except love and pain. He wanted his dad to live so bad, but Mike was hurting, so he had to let him go. Dante says, it must have taken a lot of courage. He’s proud of Sonny. He wishes he could say he’d be able to do the same. Sonny says, everybody is at the MetroCourt. Why don’t they get over there? but Dante tells Sonny that he can’t.

Jordan asks Cyrus what she’s supposed to do with this? He says, it’s a PCPD case number. Bring him all the files from the investigation. It’s not much for him to ask, considering what’s at stake. Curtis asks what that would be, and Cyrus says he’s asked so little of her, Jordan must have known he’d be calling in a favor soon. He tells Curtis, don’t threaten him again – ever. He walks away, and Jordan tells Curtis that Cyrus is baiting him. Let him. Curtis says he knows. They need to let Cyrus believe he has them where he wants them. Jordan says, so when they take him down, he doesn’t see it coming. Curtis asks, what’s with the file Cyrus is asking for? but she says she won’t know until she pulls it.

Cyrus sits down at Ava’s table, and she says she didn’t ask him to join her. He says he wants to see how she’s doing, and she says, why? They have nothing of interest to discuss. He says, oh, but they do. Her brother.

Ned says Monica can’t be comparing him to his mother? And she says, heavens no. She’s comparing him to Edward. He says, Edward disinherited his mother multiple times. All he did was ask Brook to grow up, and take responsibility for her life. Monica says he threw Brook out of a house he doesn’t even own. Tracy and Brook have something in common; they were ousted by their fathers. Ned agrees he prioritized keeping ELQ in the family, and he was harsh with Brook when she sold her private stock, but he’s not the same person as his grandfather. Monica says, maybe so. Edward was a philanderer. He cheated on Lila, even though he loved her very much. He did anything to cover it up. He threw Beatrice la Sur in the rose bushes to hide her from Lila. He and Ned aren’t cut from the same cloth.

Olivia asks if Brook was trying to make her father suspicious, and Brook says she was furious at Olivia and her dad; at everything. Her father threw her out, and just when she’d found a place in Deception, Nelle slashed her throat. It’s no excuse, and she told her dad, but it was too late already. The hotel called and he flipped out, thanks to her. Olivia says she gets it. Brook was mad at the world. Like seemed unfair, and at that moment she needed to lash out at something. Brook asks if Olivia is forgiving her.

Alexis gets a club soda, and takes it to one of the hallway tables. She opens her bag, and takes out a fifth of vodka.

Sam tells Jason that she’s worried about her mother. She thinks Neil’s death is affecting Alexis more than she’s admitting. She doesn’t know what to do; push, or is she pushing too hard? She says that’s what she’s doing to him, isn’t it? Pushing too hard. He says he didn’t say that, and she says, he didn’t have to. Carly comes out and asks if everything is okay, and Sam says, great. She’ll be right back. She jets, and Carly asks, what’s going on?

Brando asks Dev how the dance went. Did he tell Josslyn how he feels? Dev says Josslyn put him in the friendzone, and went off with Cameron. Brando says, that’s brutal. Gladys walks in with a pastry box, and says, there are her fellas. She called Turning Woods to find out about Mike’s belongings, and found out the funeral was today. She asks why Brando didn’t let her know. He says, sometimes she rubs Sonny and Carly the wrong way, and she says, never mind. It’s good to see him, and her handsome grandson. They’re still playing that game, right?

Lulu suggests Dustin move in, and he says, she means permanently? She says she knows it’s a big step, and they haven’t talked about it. Having him there felt right. He says, if he did, the kids would have to be on board. She says, Charlotte likes him, and Rocco thinks he walks on water. She thinks it would be taking something good and making it better; more permanent… If that’s what he wants. He says he wants, but there’s one big factor to discuss – Dante.   

Dante tells Sonny, he’s not ready for a big thing. The last time he came home, his mom threw him a party, and it didn’t go so hot. Sonny sits down with him, and he says, Olivia hasn’t seen him in so long. Dante says he’s going to see her, but not with a big crowd of people around, and he’s got to take care of something first. Please don’t say anything yet. Sonny says it doesn’t feel right not telling his mother. Dante says he heard her when she came to see him. If she hadn’t come, he probably wouldn’t have come home. Sonny says, but home now.

Jordan asks what the address is that Curtis threw at Cyrus. What’s the significance? Her phone rings, and she says she’s got to take it.

Ava asks what Cyrus would want with Julian. Julian owns a bar; they have nothing to discuss. Cyrus says, Julian hasn’t always been a simple proprietor of a bar, nor has she been an elite gallerist. Ava says she’ll address what he’s been dancing around. She and Julian are Jeromes, and any alleged illegal activities are in the past. He says he has someplace he needs to be. Tell Julian he was asking about him. He hopes Julian is healing from the tragic loss of his young and beautiful wife.

Trina tells Josslyn, she’s made the decision not to tell her mom. Dev comes by, and Trina says he should hear this too. She was telling Josslyn her plan to prove her father didn’t frame Cyrus. He would never lie about a suspect to get a bust. Everyone wants her to back off and shut up, and she’s tried, but she can’t let them trash her dad’s reputation. She’s going to clear his name. Josslyn asks, how? and Trina says she needs their help. She knows they can figure it out. Are they in? Josslyn says, of course (🍷). Dev says, sure; whatever, and walks away. Trina asks if that’s supposed to be a joke, and Josslyn says, it’s hard to tell with him these days. Trina asks if Josslyn is with her, and Josslyn says she is, and she’s sure Cameron is too.

Ned tells Monica that he needs to make it right with Brook. He tried to apologize, but he and Brook can’t be in the same room without it developing into open warfare. Monica says he needs reinforcements, and he asks if she’s enlisting. She says, it’s either her or Tracy. Tracy would be on a plane right now if Monica hadn’t convinced her that she’s eminently qualified to help patch things up with his daughter. He thinks it should stay between him and Brook, and Monica says, fine, but he’d better fix it. If he doesn’t, Tracy will fix it for him, and neither one of them wants that.

Olivia tells Brook, life is too short to hold grudges; just ask Sonny. If her marriage isn’t strong enough to withstand an erased message, what’s the point? Brook is shocked Ned didn’t give her up, and Olivia says her father is trying. In the spirit of forgiveness, maybe Brook could throw a little his way. Brook tells Olivia, she’d like to say yes, but she’s not there yet. Olivia hopes they get there. For Brook’s sake and her father’s. Brook says she needs a refill, and asks if Olivia needs anything, but Olivia says she’s okay.

Alexis dumps the soda out in a planter, and pours the vodka in the glass. I’m baffled as to why she wouldn’t just add it, since it would take less time and be simpler. Olivia sees her messing around.

Gladys says it’s good to see Carly. She went to the bakery in Bridgeport, and got the crumb cake Mike liked. She gave it to Dev to put on the table. She says she’s sorry she missed the funeral. Carly says she didn’t miss it; she wasn’t invited. Gladys says she’s happy Brando was there for her and her family. Her son has sacrificed so much, but he’s blood, right? Brando says, that’s enough, and Gladys says, as she was driving there, Cousin Mike was talking to her. He said Brando should have more than a garage. He wants Brando to be a trusted associate like Jason. I’m wondering if she isn’t in on whatever they’re doing, but she reminds me of my Aunt Lucille. After my grandfather died, she told my grandmother that he’d come to her in a vision, saying go live with my grandmother. Rent free of course (🍷 yes, it even goes for me).

Sonny says Dante can see his mom when he’s ready. Don’t take too long. Dante promises it won’t. Sonny says he’s got to go to the MetroCourt, and asks if Dante needs a ride somewhere. Dante thinks he’ll walk. He wants to get reacquainted with the town again. They hug, and Dante says, when things calm down, they should get three Yankees tickets; one for him, one for Sonny, and one for Mike. Sonny says it’s the best news he’s heard all day, and Dante leaves.   

Dustin tells Lulu, if he moves in, he wants to respect Dante’s relationship with the kids. She says, that’s very thoughtful of him to consider. Dante will always have a place in the kids’ lives. If and when he wants to claim it. He asks, what about a place in her life? and she says part of her will always love him. Dante told her not to wait, and to move on, and she did, with him. It’s not Dante’s house anymore. It’s hers, theirs. If he accepts her invitation. He says he will, and she says, good answer. They kiss.

Alexis says she didn’t see Olivia, and Olivia says she can tell Alexis is going through a rough time. She wants Alexis to know, if she needs to talk… Alexis thanks her, and says she appreciates it, but she’s kind of talked out. Ned appears, and Alexis says Ned’s been helping her.

Curtis asks if Ava is okay, and she says she’s fine. It’s her spitfire assistant she’s worried about. He says, him too, and she says she’s grateful for him saving Trina’s life, even if Trina’s not – yet. He says he can handle Trina’s attitude. It’s Cyrus who got to him. She says he’s not the only one, and he tells her, take care. She says, back at him, and he leaves. Ava looks at her phone, and says, come on, Julian. Where is he?

Josslyn asks how Trina plans to proceed proving her father didn’t falsify evidence. Trina says, first, she needs to get her hands on the files on that dirtbag Cyrus. Josslyn says they might be public record, and Trina says, maybe they can find a sympathetic person to help them at city hall. Josslyn says, it’s a good place to start.  

Dev looks in Josslyn’s memory box, and finds her journal.  

Brando tells Gladys, Sonny’s business doesn’t concern her or him; stay out of it. Gladys says she was hoping Sonny would realize what he’s got in Brando. Sonny joins them, and Gladys says she’s so sorry about Mike. He was one of the good ones. Sonny asks, what’s going on? Gladys says, they were just talking. It must be great having Brando around. He’s done so much, she’s sure Sonny wants to reciprocate. She knows Sonny has associates, like Jason, but nothing is more valuable than family. Mike always treated her with so much respect. Sonny says his dad had a soft spot for her. It’s the only reason he’s letting her stay. She says she and Mike were family, and loved each other. To honor Mike’s memory, Sonny should give Brando what he deserves. Carly says Gladys looks thirsty – ha-ha! I’m wondering if she’s making a play on words – and Sam says they should get her hydrated. They lead Gladys away, and Brando tells Sonny, Gladys must have found out about his visits to Turning Woods; he didn’t tell her. She did have a point though, about him having a bigger role in the business. Sonny says, it’s been decided.  

Cyrus comes into the MetroCourt, and Jason tells him that he’s not welcome there.

The doorbell rings, and Lulu says, just a second. She comes out tucking her shirt in. She opens the door, and Dante is there.

On Monday, Dante asks Lulu if she wishes he hadn’t come back. Ava tells Julian that they’re supposed to seal the deal. Carly tells Gladys the ATM is closed, and Brando says he didn’t do it.

🕯 Funeral Song…

What Josslyn sang at Mike’s funeral. I got the title right. Yay me.

“Stronger Than Before” From GENERAL HOSPITAL — Josslyn’s Beautiful Song for Mike

🗃 How Kim Feels…

Bringing a new Jackie to Port Charles.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/kim-delaney-on-joining-gh/

🎊 Still Shaking His Bon-Bon…

It’s been so long, I always forget Ricky Martin was on GH.

https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/gh-alum-books-new-role/

🗽 Eboni Speaks…

The latest New York Wife tells all.

https://www.essence.com/entertainment/eboni-k-williams-first-black-woman-real-housewives-of-new-york-cast/

💎 My Hopes Are Dashed…

It would have actually been pretty interesting to have Caitlyn Jenner join the cast. More interesting than Kris, that’s for sure.

https://pagesix.com/2020/10/01/andy-cohen-slams-report-that-caitlyn-jenner-sophia-hutchins-are-joining-rhobh/

👄 Bad Girl…

You’d think she’d make a fashion statement out of it.

RHONJ’s Teresa Giudice Slammed for Not Social Distancing During Daughter Gabriella’s 16th Birthday

😔 Apology Tour…

Yeah, yeah. You called people fat and now you’re sorry.

https://pagesix.com/2020/10/04/most-hated-man-in-gossip-perez-hilton-now-wants-to-apologize/

You know it’s pretty bad when Howard Stern won’t talk to you.

https://pagesix.com/2020/10/08/perez-hilton-claims-hes-banned-from-the-howard-stern-show/

🐉 Spoiling the Throne…

All about the Game of Thrones prequel.

https://www.tvguide.com/news/house-of-the-dragon-casting-spoilers-premiere-date-game-of-thrones-prequel/

💍 They Just Keep Spinning…

I’m not sure if these people deserve a spin-off, but I have mad respect for the 90 Day Fiancé franchise for knowing how to milk it.

https://screenrant.com/family-chantel-season-2-pedro-other-cast-members/

🦉 Quotes of the Week

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Benjamin Franklin

We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are. – Max De Pree

I’m paying twelve dollars for a martini. They’re lucky I’m not taking a chair. – Evelyn Harper (Holland Taylor), after being called out on putting Sweet & Low in her purse at a restaurant, Two and a Half Men

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. – Albert Einstein

This is more stupider than I ever expected anything to ever be. – Karen Everett, Chantel’s mother, The Family Chantel

Grief is love looking for a home. – Susan David, Ph.D.

In our daily lives, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but the gratefulness that makes us happy. – Albert Clarke

The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it. – Chinese Proverb

Your dream is a reality that is waiting for you to materialize. Today is a new day! Don’t let your history interfere with your destiny! Learn from your past so that it can empower your present and propel you to greatness. – Steve Maraboli

You’re three and a half hours late. ** Yay, lunchtime! – Alice’s Boss (Kevin Yamada) and Karen (Rebel Wilson), respectively, How to be Single

Persons of high self-esteem are not driven to make themselves superior to others; they do not seek to prove their value by measuring themselves against a comparative standard. Their joy is being who they are, not in being better than someone else. – Nathaniel Branden (And don’t you ever forget it.)

I’m excited for 2020. – Shannon Beador, The Real Housewives of Orange County

🥊 Bobbing and Weaving…

Captain’s log; Phase 632; Day 4,279 of the pandemic. Otherwise known as the weekend, and what was sometimes known as a holiday weekend. I don’t think we should be tearing down statues (although I’m all for putting unsavory historical figures in a museum), but I never did quite grasp the Columbus Day holiday. Either give everyone the day off or don’t. Whether it’s an extra weekend day or just like any other, stay safe, stay au courant, and stay not holding grudges. Life is too short.