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Mar23

March 22, 2019 – Shiloh Confronts Willow, Sad Sonny, Housewife Hilton, Not So Sweet Caroline, 90 Preview, Karma Shade, 8-Legged Quotes & That Moon

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

At the hospital. Jason asks Sam how it went, and she says, it worked like a charm. Shiloh is going to be her personal mentor, and show her the ways of DOD. All she has to do is, whatever he tells her to do.

Willow says, Shiloh. He says she does remember him, and closes the door. He says he was scared when she vanished. What could possibly have taken her from him? She asks if he really wants to know, but he says, it doesn’t matter. He’s glad she’s safe and well. He knew he’d run into her again. He didn’t know when or how, but knew he would destined to see her. Now he’s here, and once again she can stand by his side.

Laura goes to the station, and sees Jordan and Margaux. She’s surprised Jordan is at work, but Jordan promises she can handle it. Laura tells her to make sure duty doesn’t get in the way of her health. Jordan says, there’s been no progress. They haven’t recovered Ryan’s body. Laura wonders if there’s any possibility he survived, and made it back to Port Charles.

Griff punches the crap out of Doc on the pier.

In her office, Lulu is on the phone with Peter. She can’t believe being late to a meeting caused him to reassign a story she’s working on. The door handle rattles.

Carly finds Sonny in an examining room. Lucas says he’s fine, and Sonny says, it’s not that bad. She says, fine isn’t the same as not that bad, and asks, what the hell happened? Sonny says, hey, good lookin’.

Lulu tells Peter to call 911. She’s going out the back. The door opens, and she grabs something as a weapon. It’s Dante, who says he surrenders. He says she changed locks, so he had to pick it. He would have called, but thought she was working. She gets Peter back on the phone, and tells him, call off the police. It’s just Dante. Dante says, that’s all he rates? She jumps into his arms, and kisses him.

Carly asks Sonny how it happened, and how many stitches. She reminds him the doctor told her to avoid stress, but he says she’s still glowing. She wants to know everything, like how he got shot. He says Dante is the one who shot him.

Sam tells Jason that Shiloh was more than happy to welcome her. She has to allow his choices to become hers; no questions asked. He asks if she’s having second thoughts. She tells him that Shiloh said to learn commitment, she has to give up self-control. Jason says it’s crazy that people fall for it. Sam says she has to convince Shiloh that she is.

Julian sees Brad at Kelly’s. Brad asks what Julian is doing there. Julian says, don’t tell his customers, but he loves a Kelly’s BLT as much as everyyone else. Brad says he’s having a family downfall. Doesn’t Julian read The Invader? It’s there in black and white.

Shiloh tells Willow that she can’t dodge fate, even if she changed her name. He erases Miss Tait from the blackboard. She wants him to leave, but he says that’s not what he wants. She made him a promise not to leave, and she broke it.  She says, it was made under duress; it was meaningless. He says he never coerced her, but she says he had others do his dirty work. He asks what she’s talking about. She says she means it – go. He says he’s glad she became a teacher. He bets she’s good at it; better than him. His lessons didn’t stick, but there’s still time for her to be her best self. She says she warned him. She’s calling the police.

Laura says they searched from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario, and nothing? Jordan says, the police believe he was carried to the lake and froze. Margaux adds, or died on impact. Laura asks what Jordan believes. Jordan says the body will turn up in time, and Laura says like when they assumed he died in the fire. Margaux tells her the FBI is closing the case. Laura asks, is the PCPD?

Griff kicks Doc. Doc says, please, and Griff says, please what? Doc asks Griff to let him go; don’t hurt him. Grigg wonders if Kiki said those words to his brother. He wakes up wondering – when he actually sleeps. He asks himself if she had enough time to wonder if he’d come back to save her. Now Doc knows how she felt. Nobody came to save her, like no one is coming to save him. He picks up a pallet, and is about to slam Doc with it, when Ava appears. She yells at him to stop.

Carly asks Sonny if he’s sure he’s okay. Lucas says he’ll be fine with exercise and antibiotics. She can’t believe Dante shot Sonny. He says it was enough to satisfy Raj, and she asks if she should complement Dante on his marksmanship. She’s mad, but understands. He found Dante, and brought him home safe. She hugs Sonny.

Lulu tells Dante she was so scared. Some days she wasn’t sure he’d ever come home. Is he back for good? He kisses her, and says, Raj is dead. He says he shouldn’t have left, but she says he did what he needed to do to protect their family. He says he didn’t. He knows what happened while he was gone. He’s sorry he didn’t keep her safe.

Jason asks, when is Sam’s next lesson? Sam says Shiloh’s final instructions were for her to be available 24/7. Jason says, for what? but she doesn’t know. She’s just supposed to go, no questions asked. Jason says, Sonny is back. He has to tell him. Sam asks if it can’t wait, but he says, if it was their kid, wouldn’t she want know? If Sonny says it’s time to make a move, that’s it. She says it could destroy Kristina. She needs some time before Jason tells him.

Willow asks if Shiloh doesn’t believe she’ll call the cops. He asks, why the cops? He says she cares about the school; she’s a good fit. She says he doesn’t have kids, and he asks how she knows. Has she been keeping tabs on him? She says any woman would be crazy to leave a child under his influence. He says she left him, after what they went through together; what he did for her. She says he’s a loser, a liar, and a manipulator. His words are weapons, and if she has to, she’ll turn him in. He wonders what she has against him. He’s the injured party.

Jordan tells Laura that they’re going to keep looking, but have no federal Canadian resources. Laura says she’ll assist any way she can. She asks if they’ve spoken to people who knew Ryan. Jordan says they’ve spoken to Mac and Felicia. Laura says they can consult Doc too, if necessary, but Margaux says, at this point in time, Doc is a liability, and they’re going to treat him as such.

Ava says, what the hell? Griff can’t do this. He’s not Ryan; he’s Doc. He didn’t kill Kiki. Griff says, not with his own hand, but he might as well have. He knew his psycho freak brother was alive, and didn’t tell anyone. She asks if Griff is any better, beating Doc to death. Griff says she’s called him a hypocrite so many times. How does it feel to be right? She tells him, go home, and he asks why she’s protecting Doc. She says she’s protecting him. Kiki wouldn’t want not want Doc’s blood on his hands. That’s not the man she loved. Griff says Doc is all hers. Doc thanks her.

Dante says he left Lulu unprotected. She says, it already happened. She doesn’t want to waste breath on it. He’s home. That’s all that matters. Dante’s phone rings. He says, Director Jones, and Lulu says, Frisco Jones, director of the WSB? He should take the call. He answers, and thanks Frisco. He says he did what had to be done. Raj is no longer a problem. They’ll all sleep better now. He’ll have a full debriefing.

Jason asks Sonny and Carly if he’s interrupting. Sonny tells him to come in, and he asks, how’s the arm? Carly says, it’s a minor injury, but that’s not the same as fine. Sonny asks, how’s Dante? Jason says he drove him over to see Lulu, and he took it hard when he found out what happened. Sonny asks Carly if everything is okay, and she says there was trouble while he was gone.

Lucas sees Griff, and asks, what happened? Griff says he’s fine, but Lucas says he’s not. He wants to look at Griff’s hands, and says, let’s go.

Margaux tells Laura that Doc knew his brother was alive, and didn’t tell a soul. He’s not going anywhere near the investigation. Besides, he’ll be too busy defending himself. She’s charging him as an accomplice.

Doc says Ava doesn’t have to do this. Ava asks if he thinks he deserves a beating. He says, there’s not much worth saving. Ava asks if Griff is right; if he knew his brother was alive. Doc says he was treating Ryan in secret at Ferncliff, before Ryan got the jump on him, and took his place. He’s sorrier than he can say. Ava is sure he is. She’s sure he never intended for anyone to get stabbed. She tosses him a pack of tissues. She says he told himself he was doing the wrong thing for the right reasons. She knows about that lie. She’s told it to herself many times. Now here she is. The one whose kid is dead, and someone is telling her they didn’t mean for it to happen. He says she has every right to despise him. She says she didn’t ask for approval. She asks if he’s filing a police report, but he doesn’t want to make trouble for Griff. Enough people Have been hurt on his account. She says he can’t stumble off like that. Her brother will know somebody to send. He asks why she’s helping him after what happened.

Brad reads a letter from Obrecht’s Invader column to Julian. It’s about a mother who’s adoptive baby’s mother was insane. She’s worried that her baby inherited the mom’s illness. Obrecht writes, maybe. Studies have shown that the offspring of people with mental illness have a predisposition. Now Brad is worried about Wiley’s birth mom being unstable. Not only that, Wiley’s mother had to be crazy to give him up. Julian says, what about the father? Maybe he’s the one Brad needs to worry about.

Shiloh says he won’t have Willow slander his good name. She backs away from him, and says she won’t let him push her around anymore. He says her regression is staggering, but he has plenty of time to get her back. She says she’s seen how he repatriates people. He ask if she’s worried about discipline, and says they’ll welcome her back with open arms. Doesn’t she miss her family? She says, of course, but she doesn’t belong there. She has a new life. He asks if she has a new family. She doesn’t seem happy. They have everything she wants and needs. Come on. He holds out his hands. Chase walks in.

Julian asks Brad why he’s making himself crazy. A few people know that Wiley isn’t Willow’s son, and unless she starts making noises, he has nothing to fear. Julian’s phone rings, and he says it’s his sister. He notices Brad popping antacids, and suggests he see a doctor. Brad says he did, and they thought it was the stress of being a first time parent. Julian says, keep it that way, and leaves

Carly tells Sonny that she and the baby are fine. Jason says Ryan jumped off the footbridge into the Niagara River. Besides it being a long drop, it was freezing, so the cops think he’s dead. Sonny asks if that’s what Jason thinks, but Jason doesn’t know. Sonny tells him, call in every favor, and if Ryan is alive, make sure he’s not. Jason says, right now, Ryan isn’t their only problem.

Chase asks Willow if he’s Interrupting. Shiloh says, yes, but Willow says, no. He’s on time for his parent/teacher conference. Chase says he’ll let the station know where he is. Shiloh ask what’s worse, being a single parent or a detective. Chase says not much phases him. Shiloh introduces himself, and Willow says, he was just leaving. Shiloh says it’s good seeing her again. His door is always open. She just needs to walk in.

Laura says there’s no way Doc was an accomplice. Margaux says, three people were killed because he shielded his brother. Laura says she knows her husband, and Margaux asks, her point? Jordan acknowledges that it’s a politically sensitive moment, but no matter how she spins it, Doc was complicit in Ryan’s crimes. Laura asks if they think she’d try to sweep it under the rug because of political fallout. Margaux says she’s a good mayor, and Port Charles is better off with her being in office. They’re telling her so she can get in front of it. Laura says there’s nothing to get in front of or spin. She intends to be transparent. Margaux asks if, when the time comes, they have her support.

Ava tells Doc that his brother did do a lot of damage. If they added it up, she thinks she lost the most. A cop comes out, and asks if everything is okay. He sees Doc, and draws his gun. Ava says, he’s not Ryan, and the cop says he can prove that down at the station. Ava says, it’s not right. She fumbles for her phone, and drops it, asking what his badge number is. The cop asks if she wants to be booked for public intoxication. Doc says, it’s not necessary; he’s surrendering voluntarily. Ava says she’s not intimidated, but Doc says she’s saved enough people today. Call a cab, and go home. The cop leads him away.

Lucas says in med school, they all wondered who this warm, generous, gorgeous guy was. Everyone was either jealous of him or in love with him; some of them both. What happened to that guy? Griff says, he’s lost, and Ryan suggests they find him, take him home, and get him fixed up. Griff says he can’t do that there. All he sees are ghosts, and all he feels is rage. He asks Lucas to write something for him, and Lucas gets a pad. Griff says, Dr. Quartermaine, consider this my letter of resignation effective immediately.

Jason tells Sonny, Kristina is in deep. Molly got into it with her, and said straight out that Kristina was in a cult. Kristina said she didn’t need Molly or her negativity, and took off. She’s isolating herself, and cutting people from her life. He thinks this guy is controlling her. Sonny says, it has to stop. Jason says if Shiloh happens to have an accident or disappears, Sam is concerned that Kristina will know it came from Sonny, and blame herself. Carly agrees. The guilt could break her. Sonny is more concerned about what Shiloh is doing to his daughter.

Sam goes to Kelly’s with Danny. She and Brad talk about Wiley, and she tells him, the first year is the hardest. She holds Wiley, who promptly spits up on her. Brad asks Danny to get some napkins. Shiloh shows up, and says it looks like they need help.

Chase asks Willow what he just walked in on. She says, nothing, but he says she’s shaking. She can tell him or he’ll get answers from Shiloh. She says, stay away from Shiloh. Don’t get involved. He says he already is; he got a personal invitation. He saw what happened when Michael brought up Shiloh and DOD. Whatever she couldn’t say then, tell him now. She says the only thing she has to tell him is she’s canceling the weekend. He says, there will be other weekends, but she says, no, there won’t. She can’t stay in Port Charles.

At the station, the cop from the pier says he might have brought in Ryan. Laura sees Doc, and says, it’s not Ryan. It’s her husband. She asks, what happened? and he says nothing he didn’t have coming. She tells Jordan that she’s sure it’s Doc. Jordan nods, and the cop uncuffs him. Jordan says, sorry for the mistake, but since he’s there, would he answer some questions. Laura tells him, not without a lawyer, but he says he’ll answer their questions, with or without a lawyer.

Dante and Lulu get busy. There’s a song part. I finish my sandwich.

Lulu knows Dante is still thinking about what happened. She knows he won’t be at ease until Ryan is gone, but wants him to promise not to leave her alone again. He promises, and she says they can face anything together. They kiss, and we see whip marks on Dante’s back.

Lucas suggests he hang on to Griff’s resignation until he’s sure. Griff says the letter is the only thing he’s sure about. Sonny sees them, and Griff’s bandaged hands. He asks, what happened? and tells Griff, take it easy on the heavy bag. Griff says Dr. Hoffman is an excellent neurologist, and will take care of them. Carly asks, what about him? Griff says, it was an honor to take care of Mike and to know the family. He wishes them the best. He leaves, and Carly asks if he just said goodbye. Lucas says, for now.

Griff looks back before he goes out the door. Then keeps moving.

Ava takes off her ring and hurls it into the water.  Julian arrives, and she says he’s late. He says, and she’s three sheets to the wind. She says, well stocked is well armed, or something like that. He suggests they get her home. Her phone rings. She answers, and tells Julian, there’s no one there, but then says she can hear them breathing. Ryan? Julian takes the phone, and says, come near his sister again… He tells Ava, whoever it was hung up, and holds her.

Jordan puts a recorder on the table, and says, for the record, is it true Doc knew his brother was alive, and secretly placed him in Ferncliff in order to treat him without the authorities being aware? He says he found that his brother was alive, and in deep psychosis. He admitted Ryan under the alias Todd Wilson, with the intention of treating him, while concealing his existence from the authorities. Margaux says he’s under arrest for aiding and abetting Ryan. Jordan cuffs him, and reads him his rights.

Chase asks if Willow thinks Shiloh won’t find her again. She’s not thinking straight. She says, don’t tell her that. He gets that she’s scared, but he can help. Let him. She says he doesn’t understand; he can’t help. He says she got caught up in the group, somehow got out, and changed her name. She says she can’t talk about it, and he asks why she cares so much. Just say it. Shiloh is the father of her child, isn’t he? That’s what I was thinking.

Sam introduces Brad to Shiloh. Danny informs her, it’s baby spit, and she asks him to come with her to clean up. He says he’s too big for that, and Shiloh says he’ll stay with Danny. Doesn’t she trust him? Brad says he’s there too, and Sam says of course she trusts him. Danny sits, and Shiloh introduces himself as a friend of his mom. He says they can be friends too, and they fist bump. Jason sees through the window.

On Monday, Chase tells Willow the more she tells him, the more he can her and the baby; Kristina tells Alexis the only family she can count on is her family at DOD; and Jason tells Shiloh to stay away from his son.

😪 For Me It Was At the Nurses’ Ball…

Although anytime Max Gail is on the screen, I’m prone to cry.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/maurice-benard-general-hospital-scene-brought-to-tears-170066

🗼 She’s No Lisa Vanderpump…

And if anyone deserves a million, it’s Giggy.

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/03/paris-hilton-desperate-to-join-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-she-wants-a-million-bucks/?utm_source=email&em_hash=72048a93bc8188334dc1071a32fe8f3b

🚤 The Best Worst Third Stew…

Next, she’ll be saying it’s a conspiracy. While Kate and Josiah were pretty juvenile when Caroline was on her way out the door – or rather, wouldn’t go out the door – she’d been very taxing, and they had enough. There’s no shame in having a problem, but if you’re an adult, there is shame in not getting help for it.

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2018/11/below-deck-caroline-bedol-feared-assault-by-brother-violent-domestic-fight/

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2018/11/below-deck-caroline-bedol-rips-bravo-over-body-image-controversy/

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/01/police-rush-below-deck-caroline-bedol-home-suicidal-tweet/

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/03/below-deck-caroline-bedol-confesses-to-being-homeless/?utm_source=email&em_hash=72048a93bc8188334dc1071a32fe8f3b

💍 From Bad…

Can you say mismatched? Colt and Larissa were doomed from the start. Why anyone would think otherwise, I’ll never know. Included, a sneak peek of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?

http://extratv.com/2019/03/20/sneak-peek-at-drama-packed-new-season-of-90-day-fiance/?adid=extra_eme_26956_2019-03-21_rightnow6

👎 To the Worst…

Methinks NeNe should worry about her own karma.

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/03/nene-leakes-thinks-gregg-cancer-karma-cheating/?utm_source=email&em_hash=72048a93bc8188334dc1071a32fe8f3b

🙊 Quotes of the Week

I love an inauthentic apology. Then you’re really swallowing your pride. – Kate Chastain, Below Deck

Promise me you’ll always remember; you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. – Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne

A good walk in the fresh air sorts everything out. – Queen Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), The Queen

The first thing I ever remember was my mother changing me at a bus stop. I was so embarrassed. Of course, I was 14 at the time. I jest. I was probably about two years old. – Alice Cooper

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties. – Helen Keller

Recently asked how she’s managed to live such a long and fulfilling life with minimal health issues, the 95-year-old said it boils down to always indulging in vodka and hot dogs: “Probably in that order.” – interview with Betty White

Putting a guy who’s in the closet in the closet? That’s like gay nesting dolls. – Max (Kat Dennings), 2 Broke Girls

It ain’t what you do it’s how you do it. – Leon Spinks

🌝 Calling It a Night…

Hope you’ve enjoyed your own personal Supermoon this week.

 

 

 

Mar16

March 15, 2019 – Molly Calls Out Kristina, Abby Rises Again, a Baker’s Dozen of Quotes & St. Patrick’s Day Wishes

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

In Ankara, Turkey, Sonny paces in an alley, saying, come on, boy. Don’t leave me hanging. Dan shows up and Sonny says it took a while; that means he was discreet. Did anyone see him? Dan says he’s a shadow. Sonny asks if Raj is holding his son in the compound.

Alexis apologizes to Neil for being late. She was having dinner with her girls, and lost track of time. He says she’s paying for the time. How she spends it is up to her. She says her middle daughter just lectured her on how therapy is a waste of money.

Chase plays catch with himself. There’s a knock at the door, and he says, couldn’t stay away. It’s Finn, who says, try as he might. Chase tells him, it’s not that he doesn’t love seeing him… and Finn says, but he was hoping it was someone else.

At the MetroCourt, Anna thanks Valentin for coming. He says, imagine his surprise that she wanted to meet with him. She must be desperate. She says, only for information. He asks, about what? and she says, her sister.

Outside Charlie’s, Michael sees Jason, and says he heard his mom was in the hospital. He was told Jason would explain everything. Jason says his mom is fine. Michael feels like there’s always somebody in his family on the edge of disaster.

Kristina tells Molly that she’s not in a cult, and to stop being dramatic. She knows nothing about it. Molly says Kristina can’t say three words without quoting Shiloh. It sounds like a cult.

Sam tells Shiloh that she wants to know what’s going on with Kristina. He says he’s all hers, and she ask if he’d mind putting on a shirt. He wonders why that makes her uncomfortable; she seems flustered. She says she’s seen men with their shirts off before, and he says there must be something significant about him. Sam says she didn’t expect him to be shirtless. He says he’s not used to conforming to other people’s customs in his own home. She says she doesn’t live with a bunch of strangers, but he says, they’re not strangers. She asks if he always leaves the door unlocked, and he says, it’s open to all. She knows it’s Port Charles, but that doesn’t mean it’s crime free. IMO, it’s just the opposite, with all the serial killers and mobsters roaming around. He asks if she’s worried about his safety, but she says she’s worried about her sister. Shiloh says he takes care of Kristina, and she takes care of him. Sam flashes back to telling Jason that Shiloh has a history of manipulating women, and the sooner they get Kristina out, the better.

Kristina thought Molly would defend her freedom to think as she chooses. Molly asks if her thoughts are hers or Shiloh’s. Kristina says their mom was skeptical, until she saw for herself what DOD is about. Molly says she doesn’t need to join a cult to know one. Kristina says she can’t evolve and find fulfillment? Molly says she chases easy answers, but can’t find a career or hobby. She doesn’t care what Kristina does or who she does it with, as long as she stays true to herself. Nothing she’s saying sounds like the Kristina she knows. Kristina says, that’s the problem. Molly doesn’t know her at all, and it’s on her.

Michael asks Jason if his dad has any idea what happened to Carly. Jason says she doesn’t want him to worry. He needs to be focused if he’s going to find Dante and bring him home.

Dan says he didn’t see Raj, but saw his personal bodyguard. Sonny says, that means Raj is close, and his son is close. He needs to find a way sneak in. Dan says, there are many guards and guns, but Sonny says he has no choice. His son is in trouble. He gives Dan a wad of cash, and thanks Dan for getting him this far. Dan asks what he’s going to do, and Sonny says, find a way to sneak in. If he can’t, he’ll knock on the door. Dan says they’ll kill him, and Sonny says if he’s not back by nightfall, call the number on the paper and tell whoever answers where he went. Dan says he can do better, and takes off. Sonny asks where he’s going.

Neil asks Alexis if her daughter’s opinion about therapy was in general or specific to him. Alexis says she had told them that her last therapist was being impersonated by his twin brother, a serial killer. Neil says he heard about Doc, and his brother taking his place. Is she saying her sessions were with Doc’s brother? She says, just one, but she it should have been enough for her to figure it out.

Valentin tells Anna, on the subject of her relatives… She interrupts, saying, no one else is up for discussion. Valentin says she’s put him in a pickle. If he keeps a secret from her, she gets furious. Now he wants to tell her something, and she’s not going to listen. He and Nina are getting remarried, and Peter is going to be his best man. Anna says, after everything Valentin has done to him? He says, it’s called forgiveness. She should look it up. He asks, what about her sister? and Anna says she needs to find her. It’s important.

Finn asks Chase if it’s a bad time, but Chase says, not at all. Finn notices he had a date, and Chase says, had is the operative word. She left a few minutes ago. Finn asks if he and the school marm have hit a rough patch. Chase says, Willow is no one’s marm, and it was just the opposite. They had a great time. Finn says his routine on career day worked. Chase says, it wasn’t a routine. Finn says, the uniform and the dog? It should have been a felony for Chase to ask her out. Chase says like Finn never impressed anyone with his scrubs. Didn’t he ask Anna out after being her doctor? Finn pleads the fifth. Chase says they’re taking things slow, and Finn says, any slower, and he’ll be going back in time. Chase asks if Finn came to take pot shots at him, but Finn says he was passing by, and thought it would be a good time to tell Chase that he needs to call their dad.

Valentin asks what Alex has done to incur Anna’s wrath. She asks if she looks wrathful, and he says she looks like she’s covering up something. She looks like a spring about to snap. She says he puts her on edge, and he says he used to feel that way, but they sorted out their past. She asks when he last saw Alex, and he says he knows what happens when Anna gets angry. Anna says she has something that belongs to Alex, and she’s aching to get rid of it.

Neil tells Alexis, Ryan had the whole city eating out of his hand. Why was her failure to recognize him more egregious than any other? She says she can pick a psychotic out of a crowd. She should have known. She let herself be deceived. She knew something was wrong right away, and should have left. Neil suggests maybe she looked past the warning signs because she was desperate for someone to confide in.

Sam says, so Shiloh is taking care of her sister, and he says they take care of each other. They have open arms, but not closed eyes; the door is locked at midnight. He suggests she come back and bring the kids. He asks, what’s wrong? He thought they were past her questioning his judgment. She says she has doubts, and he says he thought the tower resonated with her, and she found it applicable to her own life. She says she’s concerned about Kristina’s life. She just witnessed Kristina write a friend off who had questions about DOD. Kristina just cut Valerie out of life; just like that. He’s sorry to hear that. She says, is he? She was wondering if he put Kristina up to it.

Kristina tells Molly that she’s changing with Shiloh’s help. She’s grown and improved. Molly would know that if she was around. She asks if Molly is afraid she’ll be embarrassed by Kristing in front of her intellectual friends. Molly says she’s been busy with school, and Kristina says the only time she comes down from her ivory tower is to cast judgement. Molly says she didn’t realize how bad it had gotten. If she’d known what was up, she’d have called Kristina out ages ago. Kristina says if Molly is done lecturing, she has work to do. Molly tells her, don’t walk away. If Kristina wants her educated, educate her.

Michael wonders what that’s about, but Jason isn’t sure he wants to know. Michael says he and Kristina aren’t close like they used to be. She’s been distant since Oregon, but they had a heart to heart the other day. It’s been a long time since they talked. Jason asks how she seemed, and Michael says she seems to be making headway; figuring out life. She’s back in school, and he fronted her the money for classes.

Dan runs back to the alley, and hides in a dumpster. Two guards run in. One asks where he went, and the other says back to the rat hole he came from. The first one says, his pocket was picked; he lost his money. The other says they’ll lose their thumbs if Raj finds out they left their post. The leave, and Dan peeks out and smiles.

On the phone, Raj says they’re on schedule, and tells someone he’ll see them then. He hangs up, and gets poked with a gun. Sonny cocks the gun, and asks, where’s my son?

Valentin says Anna and Alex were subjects in an experiment by the DVX? Anna doesn’t want to talk about it. He says she’s questioning her own memories. Looking in the mirror, not knowing who’s looking back, and how much is her or her sister. She asks if he’s being sympathetic or twisting the knife. He tells her not to jump to conclusions. Those memories might be the very things sustaining her. She says she won’t know until she talks with Alex, but he says it could be the very thing she cherishes most was never hers to begin with. Rut-roh. Is Peter really Alex’s child?

Shiloh asks if Kristina told Sam that he told her to confront her friend. Sam says, no, but did he? He says it’s not his business who Kristina is friends with. He doesn’t interfere in the personal lives of people there. Sam says, here she is questioning Kristina, and she’s not a child, but there are a lot of con artists out there. Shiloh says, she should know. D’oh! He says he’ll see if he can get Kristina to patch things up. He can’t promise she’ll see things Sam’s way. The only way to commit to DOD is to embrace it and go all in. Some people can’t hack that commitment. Can Sam?

Michael tells Jason that Kristina has a schedule to pay him back. Jason asks if she said it was for school, and Michael tells him, she said classes. He assumed it was PCU. Why is he interested? Jason flashes back to Kristina telling him that she’s changed her life for the better; it’s not an act. Does he thinks she’s lying to herself? It will never be enough. If she’s miserable, they’re worried; if she’s happy, they’re worried. How can she win with them?

Kristina tells Molly, give it a rest. Molly says Sam’s policy is hands-off, and their mom is afraid if she makes one wrong move, it will send Kristina running, but she can’t be snowed. Kristina tries to give Molly Shiloh’s book, saying, it will help her get a handle on her over-inflated bumper guard. Molly asks how much the classes cost.  Kristina says, it’s people helping other people, and no one is getting hurt. Molly says, it sounds like a cult. Kristina is keeping secrets, dropping friends, and can’t take criticism. It threatens her happiness. Kristina says Molly only loves her when she’s pathetic, so she looks bad and Molly looks better. Molly says, that’s a lie, and Kristina thinks maybe they should agree to stay out of each other’s lives. Michael asks, what’s going on? Molly says, perfect timing. He should know what Kristina’s been up to.

Alexis asks if Neil thinks she was so self-involved she’d let a serial killer run amok because she craves attention. Neil says she’s smarter than that. She sought therapy to sort out her feelings for Julian, and how they play a role in her risky behavior. It’s brave. She says now she’s brave? Is she the least crazy of his patients, or the craziest?

Raj says, Mr. Corinthos, and Sonny says, good guess. Answer his question. Raj says Sonny is a long way from home, and Sonny says Raj is a short way from an early death. Where is his son? He hears someone, and tells them to show themselves, or their boss dies. Dante emerges from the shadows.

Sonny says he’s bringing Dante home. Lulu and the kids need him. A guard knocks Sonny in the head from behind, and he falls to the floor. Raj says he should never have come. Now he’ll never leave.

Anna tells Valentin to quit stalling. He says he’s not. He sees the familiar fear in her eyes. They’re not so different. All of the lies, betrayals, and deaths; sometimes good memories. It’s all they’ve got to keep them from drowning; remembering the good. Don’t cash it in. Anna says tell her where to find her sister. He says he hasn’t seen her since she came to him before he went to the Hague, when he was still in custody. She asks how Alex got to him, and he says, she just did. She does a good Anna Devane. She told him the WSB had no case. Without her testimony, there could be no conviction. She was a fugitive, and disappeared. Anna tells him not to say he’s indebted to her, but he says he’s indebted anyone who keeps him out of prison. He doesn’t wish her ill. Anna says she doesn’t want his help. She just wants him to get a message to Alex.

Chase asks Finn what’s wrong with their dad? Finn says, nothing he’s aware of, but he subscribes to the Port Charles papers, so he can follow Chase’s crime fighting career. He must know Chase was trailing a serial killer. Chase says he was nowhere near where Ryan was confronted. Finn says he heard Chase went to Niagara Falls. Chase says, by the time he got there… Wait. Finn isn’t there to tell him to call their dad. Finn is there to check up on him. Chase says, Finn is worried about him, and laughs.

Neil says Alexis has no problem discussing the worst aspects of her fears. What is she running away from? She says, she’s there. She goes to meetings and pays bills. He asks how she rates herself as an attorney. She says, good. She’s a meticulous researcher, she thoroughly prepares, and can think on her feet. He asks what she does when a witness doesn’t give a direct answer, and she says she asks the judge to instruct the witness to answer the question. He says he has no judge to appeal to, so he’s asking her himself. She has no problem confronting the issue. Why does she fear overcoming it?

Kristina tells Michael, it’s nothing. Molly says, if it’s nothing, why not tell him? Kristina says, shut up, and Molly asks Michael why he’s giving Kristina money for classes given by a con man. It’s exactly as bad as it sounds. Kristina is in a cult. Kristina says Shiloh is leading her down the path to enlightenment. She can’t deal with the negativity, and doesn’t need them. She storms out, and Molly says, cult.

Sam tells Shiloh that she’s talking about Kristina’s issues, and she’s not Kristina. Shiloh says he can’t deny what he senses, or ignore a person in pain. Sam has admitted she’s afraid of commitment. Sam says it never worked in her favor. He says maybe she was committed to the wrong things or people. She needs to explore it. She asks if he has a course for that. As matter of fact, he does. He says his students are compelled to confront the things they’ve shied away from. She shies away from him. Sam says, just look at it and commit, and be phobia free? He says, step one, and she asks, what does she do?

Molly says, Kristina is being brainwashed. Michael says the harder they push, the more defiant she’ll become. She says he can’t think it’s legitimate, but Michael says he needs more information before he sounds the alarm. Molly asks what about Jason? Kristina is drowning. Can’t he do something? He flashes back to Sam saying Shiloh is better than they thought, and she’s scared. He sells the whole redemption story, and he’s really good. It took everything inside her to make him believe she was coming to his side.

Kristina arrives at DOD. Sam says she was concerned about Kristina and Valerie having a fight, and she talked to Shiloh. Kristina says she’s in no mood for a lecture. She just got a lecture from Molly. Sam’s not going to give her one. Sam says, Kristina has told her that she knows what she’s doing, and Shiloh has his eye on her, and she believes him.

Alexis tells Neil that she feels unsettled. She had a near miss with a homicidal maniac. You can’t blame her. He asks if she’s hearing blame. Ha says, she’s hearing him think she’s holding something back. There’s something left to tell. She says, there’s always things left out; there are always neuroses to conquer. He says, there’s no quick fix, but if she keeps up the hard work, she’ll reap the benefits.

Valentin tells Anna that he can’t help her. He’s not in touch with Alex. Anna says that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know how to reach her. He tells her, there’s no secret brotherhood of nefarious characters. She says she’d be on it. He gets up, and she tells him, this is important, and she’ll consider it making amends. Valentin sits back down. He says he’s serious; he doesn’t know where she is, but he’ll put out feelers. He might know someone who can reach her.

Sonny reaches for the gun, and Raj tells him not to be a hero. Sonny tells him to let Dante go and there won’t be any trouble. Raj says Dante has already told him everything he needs to know. Sonny asks if Raj tortured Dante; he’ll make Raj bleed. Raj says the only person who’s going to bleed is Sonny. He holds out his gun to Dante, and asks him to do the honors.

Chase says Finn is genuinely concerned for his well-being. Finn says, of course. Chase is kind of his responsibility. He tells Chase to wipe the grin off his face, and Chase says, no can do. He never thought he’d see his big brother coddle him. Finn starts to leave, and Chase thanks him. Seriously. It means a lot. Finn tells him, just be safe out there. Chase tells Finn, be safe. He’s the one dating a super spy. Finn leaves, and Chase smiles.

Anna tells Valentin to inform Alex that she knows about the experiment, and can provide a remedy. Valentin thinks she’ll be skeptical. They didn’t part on the best terms. Anna says, she’ll know it for what it is – the truth. She’ll come to Alex, and the whole nightmare will be over. Valentin would like to believe that, but he thinks in opening the door to a past nightmare, it will just be beginning. Anna ponders this.

Neil says, time’s up. Alexis says she just got there, and he says maybe she’ll be on time for the next session. She says, he doesn’t believe her, does he? and he says, that’s not his job. She leaves. but comes back. She says she had a sex dream about Julian, and almost drank a bottle of vodka. She’ll see him next week. He says he’s looking forward to it.

Kristina asks if she hasn’t told Sam all along that she knows what she’s doing. Sam should have listened. Sam says she loves Kristina, and thinks she’s amazing. She hopes things work out, and Kristina and Valerie can be friends again, but if not, she knows Kristina will be okay. Sam says she has to get the kids. Shiloh hopes she’ll consider what they talked about, and she says she will. She leaves, and Shiloh tells Kristina that Sam shared a little of what happened between her and her friend. It sounds like a rough night. Kristina says the negativity was turning in her head, but she succeeded in cutting it out and cut it off

Molly says, if Sonny knew about Shiloh, he’d already be fertilizing the pine barrens. Jason says, Sonny is out of town, but he’ll fill him in. Michael says the harder they go at Kristina, the faster she’ll run. Molly says he might be the one person left who can reach her. He asks, how? and Molly suggests pulling the loan, blocking her road to enlightenment. See how Shiloh reacts when she has no money to pay for the seminars. Jason says, Shiloh thinks he’s winning for now. In the end, it will be that much easier to take him down. Jason flashes back to when he was in the hospital, and Shiloh telling him that Sam is evolving, and he was trespassing on private property.

Shiloh tells Kristina that he applauds her positivity. The forces of conformity are not easily foiled. She says she stood up to her sister, and it felt good. She’s severing ties, and telling them that if they can’t accept her choices, she can’t accept their presence in her life. She feels lighter, freer. Shiloh is proud that the work she’s done has paid off, and thinks she’s ready for the next step.

Raj takes bullets out of the gun, and tells Dante that he doesn’t need more than one. It’s a shame Sonny has come such a long way to see his first born. He’ll find that Dante doesn’t want to come home. He’s happy where he is. Sonny asks what Raj did to him, and Raj says, Dante is there of his free will. He’s eager to be part of the organization. At least that’s what he claims. Now is his chance to prove it. He tells Dante, take the gun and kill his father. Sonny shakes his head.

On Monday, Jordan tells Curtis that they should talk about it, Lulu wishes Dante was home, Anna asks which part of her life belongs to her, and someone gets shot in Turkey.

👯 The Show Must Go On… And On…. And On…

While I’ve never recapped the show, I’ve enjoyed Dance Moms off and on over the years. Although she often seemed like a tyrant, I never thought Abby was any crankier than Debbie Allen on Fame. At least Abby doesn’t carry a big stick. I also thought she was one of those white collar criminals who, because they’re a C-list celebrity, got made an example of. Like what Joe Giudice is living right now. Despite her time in the pokey, and major health problems, Abby Lee Miller is back in Dance Moms: Resurrection – ha-ha! sounds like Jason or Freddy Krueger – premiering June 4th at 8 pm on Lifetime.

https://www.mylifetime.com/shows/dance-moms/videos/dance-moms-resurrection-premieres-june-4

📜 Quotes of the Week

You can’t always sit in your corner of the forest and wait for people to come to you… you have to go to them sometimes. – Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne

Just because I can’t punish old Frankenstein for what he’s done, I can tell him what the Lord told John. I can make goddam sure he don’t do it in Texas. – Sheriff Earl McGraw (Michael Parks), Death Proof

If men got periods, tampons would be thrown from floats like Mardi Gras beads. – Caroline (Beth Behrs), 2 Broke Girls

Only the mediocre are always at their best. – Jean Giraudoux

When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms. — Mary Oliver

They say the memory is the second thing to go. * What’s the first thing? * I don’t remember. – Arthur and Vivian (Don Johnson and Jane Fonda), respectively, Book Club

Appreciate someone else’s beauty without questioning your own. – Anonymous

Neither blame or praise yourself. – Plutarch

What you don’t do can be a destructive force. – Eleanor Roosevelt

Anything worth doing always starts as a bad idea. – Leigh Bardugo

When the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. —J.M. Barrie

On truth: “I suppose there are two views about everything,” said Mark. “Eh? Two views? There are a dozen views about everything until you know the answer. Then there’s never more than one.” – C.S. Lewis from That Hideous Strength, compiled in Words to Live By

Music, like religion, unconditionally brings in its train all the moral virtues to the heart it enters, even though that heart is not in the least worthy. – Jean Baptiste Montegut – I have no idea what this means, but I like it!

🍀 May Your O’Weekend Be Filled With Pots O’ Gold…

And no bad behavior (at least, not too bad) or green beer hangovers. I used to hate St. Patrick’s Day when I worked in NYC. The parade made getting around the city a misery, but even worse were the amateur drinkers, who were often already sitting on the curb, sick, by noon. Seriously. You don’t have to. And no, I won’t kiss you because you’re Irish. Or wearing a T-shirt that says that.

And God knows, it’s not St. Patrick’s Day without a Peke.

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Mar9

March 8, 2019 – Jason Confronts Ryan, a Villain, Dorian At Days, Doc’s Real Life Wife, Someone Stop Ramona, OctenniQuotes & Dolls Weekend

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

In Ankara, Turkey, Robert and Sonny enter a hotel room. Robert says, all clear. His sense tells him this is where they’re meant to be. Sonny says there’s no one there, and Robert asks if he expected Dante to be there smoking a hookah. Sonny says he’s not the patient type, but Robert says, sit tight.

Alexis calls Neil, saying she’s done some thinking and gotten some insights. She hears someone at the door. It’s Julian.

At Charlie’s, Sam asks Kristina if Julian is there, but Kristina says, so far he’s a no show. Sam was hoping to take her for girls night out. Kristina tells her it’s not busy, so keep her company. She asks how Sam is since she ended things with Jason. Sam thinks she’s taking things harder than he is. Carly will make sure Jason doesn’t have time miss her.

Carly lies at the bottom of a hill, unconscious.

Gun at the ready, Jason kicks in the hotel room door, but no one is there. He looks through the room. Laura has followed him, because she can’t listen. He tells her, they’re gone.

At the Niagara River, Ryan pulls Ava across the footbridge. He says they can’t allow anyone to alert Port Charles about where they are. Ava says they need to call 911. Carly was in bad shape. He says he handled it, and she says he dropped her off. It’s freezing out, and Carly could die. He says, and?

Nina tells Michael that Crimson can profile Jordan, and they’ll get the word out. Michael says he’ll help; the higher profile it is, the more people will sign up as donors. His sister is alive because of an organ transplant, so he’s paying it forward. Nina says he’s a stand-up guy, but he says, no; he’s just a guy. She asks what he’s doing right now. She has someone she’d like him to meet.

Valentin sits outside Charlie’s when Sasha comes along. He says he sees she was called to the wedding summit too, and she says maid-of-honor at Nina’s service. He asks if she’s still having misgivings. She says she doesn’t want Nina getting hurt. Valentin says that’s how he knows he picked the right person to be her daughter.

Maxie and Peter sit in Charlie’s. Maxie says Valentin is hiding something, and Peter says, yes. She says the only thing that would make him put up with Obrecht, is if she has leverage on him. Peter agrees. She says the only leverage could be something that would hurt Nina, and Peter says, yes. She says, and the only thing that would hurt Nina is if the daughter she thinks she has, isn’t. Peter agrees, and she asks if he ever says no. He says, not to her.

Sonny tells Robert that the WSB is the reason Dante got mixed up in this. Now, they’ve lost track of him. They argue, and a woman comes in. She says apparently the boys can’t always get along.

Carly comes to. She coughs, and wonders, what happened?

Laura tells Jason that they’re stuff is still there. Maybe they’re coming back. He says, they’re headed for Canada. It’s only a half mile across the footbridge, and they’ll be difficult to track. That has to be why Ryan chose the hotel.

Ryan tells Ava that they’ve lingered long enough; it’s just a little further. If they cross the border by foot, they’ll be harder to track, and it will be easier to disappear. She says, from the police, but not Sonny and Jason. She’s tried. He’s asking her to trust him, but she says she doesn’t want be party to murder. If he was acting like himself, he wouldn’t want to be either. He says they have to move, so they’re not a party to anything. There’s a cabin on the other side where they can plot their next move. Ava thinks their next move should be to call the police.

Alexis tells Julian that she’s working. What can she do for him? He says he wouldn’t come by if it wasn’t absolutely necessary. She says, that’s not an answer, reminding me of Judge Judy. She lets him in, and asks, what is it? He says, it’s Oscar. Things are slowly getting worse. She asks why he’s not with Kim, and he says, she has Drew. Alexis thought they worked through that. He says, it doesn’t matter. Drew and Kim are always the endgame. Like her and him.

Carly struggles to get up. She wonders where she is, and says, what the hell? She flashes back to seeing Ryan in the garage, and says, Kevin?

Ava says Ryan will go down for killing Carly, and she’ll go down for being his accomplice. He did it for her, right? He says everything he does, he does for her. She says, if they go on the run, they’ll get caught and be separated. Maybe forever. He says he’d never let that happen, but she says, the situation is already out of control. He needs to stop it before it gets worse. Let her call 911. They can make it right.

Kristina asks when was the last time Sam saw Jason? Sam says, it’s been a while. He’s off taking care of Carly. Kristina says, shocker. He can’t commit to Sam wholeheartedly. He never has, and never will. How many times has he left her worrying while he rescues someone, usually Carly? Sam says he’s rescued her too. Kristina asks if that’s the kind of life she wants. Sam says, it’s hard to detach, but Kristina says Shiloh can teach her. That’s what DOD is all about; it’s a process. Sam wishes she could snap her fingers, and fix it. Kristina says it’s worth investing in herself. She did. She’s been reading the literature, and going to the seminars.

Alexis asks Julian how many times she has to say it, and Julian says as many times as she drops into Charlie’s. She says her daughter works there. Julian says, so does he. She says, this is absurd, and he says she has the indignant thing down, but can’t seem to stick to it because she wants him. She says his ego knows no bounds. He says, it’s obvious with the emotional push and pull. One minute, she’s cheering him on with Kim, and the next talking about a future with him. She finds ways to lessen the distance between them, then she’s flaunting her relationships in his face. Finn, and then the shrink. She says she doesn’t have a relationship with the shrink. He asks if she isn’t exhausted. She says the only place she wants him to be is behind her. He says, that can be arranged.

In Turkey, the woman introduces herself as the station chief. She says Robert’s reputation precedes him, but it’s hard to do her job and keep a low profile when they’re picking fights with the neighborhood thugs. Sonny says nothing comes between him and his kids. He tells her the fortune teller get-up almost got him. She says she had to secure a false identity. They’ll be meeting with a local freelancer. Sonny asks what are they waiting for? Let’s go get him.

Alexis tells Julian that he’s indecent; get out. He says she wants him, but she says, no, she doesn’t. He says she wants him bad and rough, but decent. She makes it hard for him; turning himself inside out, while she fights it. Why not admit she wants him? She slaps him, and he says she can do better than that. She slaps him again, and he says she can hurt him or take him. She grabs him, and kisses him.

Sam asks Kristina if the high-level courses are expensive. Kristina says they’re worth it. It’s a select group, but she’s sure Shiloh would make room for Sam. Sam asks if it’s like an inner circle, but Kristina says, Shiloh would never refer to it that way. Sam says, it sounds exclusive, and Kristina says, in a sense. Kristina goes to wait on someone, and Sam leaves Jason a message. She knows he’s out looking for Carly, but she’s with Kristina at Charlie’s. Kristina told her that Shiloh has upper level seminars that are expensive, and only lets an elite few in. He’s sketchy, but Kristina doesn’t realize it.

Peter calls Maxie a hypocrite. She’s asking the town pariah for advice? She says he has Faison to blame, but she broke two parents’ hearts. She asks if he knows how Georgie came to be, and he wonders if she’s going to give him a birds and bees talk. She says Dante and Lulu can’t have children, so she offered to be their surrogate. Peter says, that’s incredibly selfless. She says she got pregnant, but miscarried. She was so devastated, she found comfort with Spinelli, and they ended up making Georgie. She was pregnant with the wrong baby, and had no idea how to tell them. Peter says, so she didn’t? She says she convinced herself that she could give up her own child. She was scared to let Lulu down. Peter says women miscarry all the time; it wasn’t her fault. Maxie says she couldn’t come to terms with it, and the baby was born. She had a beautiful little girl, and handed her over. Peter says, it must have been agony, and Maxie says, worse. She wanted her baby back. She dug a huge hole, giving them time to fall in love with the baby, and then had her ripped away. Peter says she and Lulu are fine; there must have been a happy ending. She says, it took a while, but Lulu finally forgave her. If anyone knows what it’s like to tell lies for the right reasons, he’s looking at her.

Valentin says Sasha can see how happy Nina is. Sasha says, Nina radiates joy, but that could end at any moment. Valentin says they’re not taking anything away from Nina, but giving her something she wants above all else. Nina drags Michael over to them, and introduces Sasha.

Robert tells Sonny to be patient. Sonny asks, would Robert be patient if it was Robin? Dante has been gone for months, tracking Raj. His wife nearly died, and he wasn’t there because the WSB dropped the ball. The chief says Dante took it upon himself to go out on his own. His trail is out of their reach, and Sonny’s. Raj got to his son before his son got to Raj.

Carly yells, asking if anybody is there, or can hear her.

Ryan says he’s not going to Canada without Ava. She’s his reason for being. He knows he made it difficult, and there will be hardships, but they can handle anything life throws at them. He asks her to take a chance with him. He’ll make it up to her. Together they’ll be reborn, and be bigger, grander, and better than they would be apart. They’re destined to be together. Ava says, okay; she’ll come with him. Who is she to argue with destiny? He says there she is, his beautiful, gorgeous goddess in all her glory. He loves her. They start to walk across the bridge, but Jason shows up, and shoots Ryan in the shoulder.

Julian and Alexis get busy. We don’t even get a song part. Ha-ha! She jumped into his arms, and looked like she might fall.

Robert asks, when? and the chief says, a few weeks ago. Dante felt his reliance on the Bureau was hampering his ability to get to Raj, and cut off communication. He was anxious to get back, and insisted on speeding it up. They picked up chatter, and now there’s a new player looking to make contact. Their meeting was a disaster, ending in spilled blood. Sonny asks if his son is dead.

Maxie tells Peter, maybe they should let go of the DNA thing. Everyone is happy. Peter trusts her and her judgment, but also offers this. Growing up, he was surrounded by lies. They resonate and fester whether you want them to or not. He sees the argument for both sides. Sadly, his moral compass says she should decide. She asks if he’s gong to be no help whatsoever, and he says, sorry. She says maybe they should think in steps. She jumped to the end, and that never bodes well. First, they need to find out if Sasha is Nina’s daughter. Then they can decide what do. Peter is in.

Valentin, Nina, Sasha, and Michael come in. Sasha tells Michael, this isn’t awkward at all. Sometimes Nina can be a bit much, so if he wants to bail… He says he’s good, unless she… She’s good too. She asks what he does, and he says he’s CEO of a multinational conglomerate. She laughs, then says, he’s not kidding; impressive. He asks what she does, but she says she doesn’t want to tell him now. She’s entry level at a fashion magazine. He says she must work at Crimson, and thinks it’s awesome. She asks what it’s like to run a company, but he says he doesn’t do it by himself. He asks if she wants a drink, and they go to the bar.

Sam tells Kristina that Daisy came to her place. She seemed to be on an apology tour to get back in Shiloh’s good graces. She seemed like she was pretty desperate, begging Sam’s forgiveness. Kristina asks if Sam forgave her, and Sam says she’s not happy about the emails, but they didn’t hurt anybody. She’s not holding it against Daisy. Kristina says, that’s very generous, and Sam says, like they say at DOD, it’s all about timing.

Ryan says Jason hit him in the shoulder, and Ava asks what’s wrong with them? Laura tells her to get away, but Ava says Doc is having a breakdown. Laura says, he’s not Doc; he’s Ryan Chamberlain. Ava asks what she’s talking about, and Laura knows it sounds crazy. Ava says Doc has had a breakdown before, but Laura says, he’s back in Port Charles. Ryan tells her not to let them manipulate her. They just want to keep them apart. Ava says, Ryan is dead, and Laura says they thought so too, but they were wrong. Jason shoots into the air, and says the next one will be between Ryan’s eyes. Ryan says not to threaten him, or Jason won’t know what he did with Carly.

Carly continues calling for help. She says, the only way out is up, and starts to climb, but it’s a slick, slanted wall. Maybe she should take those heels off.

Sonny says, no more runaround. Is his son alive? The chief says they think so. They think Raj has taken him prisoner, but they can’t infiltrate his operation. Sonny suggests trying a different tactic. She says it’s her way or not at all, and tells Sonny, stay out of it. She leaves, and Sonny tells Robert that he’s going to find Dante – whatever it takes. Robert says, not without him.

A phone alarm goes off, and Alexis asks if Julian has to go. He says, no; she does. In Alexis’s mind, a bunch of clocks swirl around and chime. Julian asks if she knows what time it is. Alexis wakes up on the couch, and looks at her mother’s watch.

Sonny tells Robert that he doesn’t have to, but Robert says he does. His daughter will have his hide. They’ll get a line on Raj, and bring Dante back themselves. Sonny says, it doesn’t sit right. Raj didn’t hesitate to get rid of Lulu. Why hold on to Dante? Robert says, maybe Dante isn’t his prisoner, and Sonny says, maybe he’s a hostage.

Kristina serves Michael and Sasha. Sasha says Michael must be a regular, since the bartender knows his drink. He says she’s his sister, and introduces her to Kristina and Sam. He leaves a big tip, and Kristina says, it’s too generous. He tells her to take it or he’ll knock it off the principle. Kristina tells Sam that he’s helping cover a couple of the courses she’s taking.

Valentin tells Peter that it looks like he and Maxie are having a fine time. If he ever feels not worthy of her, tell himself, as long as she’s happy, that’s all that matters, and fake the rest.

Nina shows Maxie a giant binder, saying she would be overwhelmed if it wasn’t so much fun. Maxie asks, what’s up with Sasha and Michael? Nina says, aren’t they cute? She introduced them.

Sasha tells Michael that she doesn’t associate the corporate world with the green initiative, but he says he’s been trying to take ELQ in that direction. Sasha says she’s interested in the environment, and Michael asks if she’s open to kelp farming. She asks if that’s a thing, and he says, it’s in the early stages, but it’s going to be big, and it’s good for the environment. It’s used for food, fuel, and even cosmetics. Sasha thinks they can run an article in Crimson. Maxie comes up behind Sasha, and plucks a hair out of her head. Sasha asks what she’s doing, and Maxie says she saw a grey, and she can’t have that. Maxie smiles at Peter, and Sasha looks at Valentin, who looks at Maxie.

Alexis comes into the house, and takes a bottle of vodka out of her bag. She looks at it, and spins it around.

Carly continues to climb. Still in her heels. She remembers Sonny saying, if she dies, what happens to Avery? The only mother figure she’ll have is that bitch. Carly says she’s getting the hell out of there.

Jason says he’s not warning Ryan again. Ava says he dropped Carly off five miles east. Ryan tries to stop her from talking, but she asks if he thinks Jason is kidding. Jason will kill him, and she can’t let that happen. She tells Jason, Carly was in bad shape. If he wants to save her, he has to go now. Ryan asks why she’s telling him, and Ava says he’s sick and needs a doctor. No matter what he says, he doesn’t want to be responsible for a woman’s death. He touches her face, and says he’s sorry they won’t have their happily ever after, but they will have a happy ending. He grabs her, and takes her over the side of the bridge with him.

On Monday, Finn asks Alexis what she’s running from, Sonny wants to meet Raj face to face, and Carly falls back down.

🛀 In Other Soap News…

I love Obrecht. She’s the best. Kathleen Gati says without villains, there are no heroes. I’d go a step further and say, without villains, there is no story.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-kathleen-gati-obrecht-went-too-far-169734

I miss Dorian. I wish they’d send her to Port Charles. And Vicki too, while we’re at it. And Bo. He winked at me when I visited the OLTL set once.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/one-life-to-live-robin-strasser-cast-days-of-our-lives-169815

I don’t know who deserves the Daytime Emmy more, Jon Lindstrom or Roger Howarth. And I had no idea Doc was married to Dixie.

https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-jon-lindstrom-love-wife-cady-mcclain-169844

🍸 On the Wives Front…

I think it’s time this turtle retired.

https://pagesix.com/2019/03/07/ramona-singer-hijacked-rhony-party-to-promote-skincare-line/

👄 Quotes of the Week

Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air, and you. – Langston Hughes

Love thy neighbor – and if he happens to be tall, debonair and devastating, it will be that much easier. – Mae West, Uncle 

Frankly, a dead cheerleader isn’t good for morale. – Coach Parker (Sean McNabb), Cheerleader Nightmare

You are always a student, never a master. You have to keep moving forward. – Conrad Hall

I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous. – Walt Disney (Thank you, Uncle Walt.)

It only matters if you think it’s true. – Julia Vaughn (Claire Danes), The Hours

Sometimes the simplest act of bravery is putting on foot in front of the next. – Kim (Tamara Vaughn), General Hospital, but I’m guessing she’s quoting someone else.

My soul is just fine. – Danielle Staub, The Real Housewives of New Jersey

🎸 Hoping Your Weekend Rocks…

I love this era of music.

 

Mar2

March 1, 2019 – Lulu Starts to Remember, Yolanda’s Perfect As Is, a Smiley Baby, Spring Break This, Hexadic Quotes & a Week

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

At the hospital, Carly sees Jason walking around. She asks if he’s been released. He says, ten minutes ago, proving it by showing her the paperwork. She knows he hated staying, and did it for her. She asks if Sam is still around, but he says they had to stage a fight. Shiloh walked in, and they had to cover. Carly asks if everything is okay with him.

Robert sits with Peter. He says it could be Peter’s last meal as a free man. Peter thinks room service is a better idea. Anna joins them, and tells him, sit. They need to talk. Peter asks, about what? Robert says, dealing with his lies.

On the phone, Curtis tells Stella that Jordan is in recovery. He’ll take all the prayers she’ll give him. He gets his strength from an incredibly tough woman who raised him. Nina comes by. Curtis says she doesn’t have to be there, but she says there’s nowhere she’d rather be. They hug.

Lulu tells Maxie that security always has someone on duty. Maxie thinks she might have nightmares tonight. Lulu tells her that she can take off, but Maxie says, too late; she’s in. Felicia and Mac arrive, asking what they’re up to. Maxie says, Lulu has a project. She’s just there for moral support. Lulu is trying to get an accurate list of Ryan Chamberlain’s victims.

Chase brings Ryan to the hospital. He sent the injury report to the PCPD. Ryan says they have no time to waste on a flesh wound. Ava runs in, and asks, what’s going on? Chase says Doc sustained an injury at Ferncliff trying to stop Franco before he escaped.

Elizabeth takes the rings out of her pocket. Someone bangs on her door. It’s Franco, who stumbles in, bleeding, and I wonder how the blip he made it all the way there? Instead of screaming, today, I’m laughing. He’s one tough dude.

Peter wonders if all of Anna’s exes offer such love and support. She says, Jason was Patient Six; who were the other five subjects? Robert says Peter offered to trade information for his freedom. Peter says he didn’t lie, but Anna says he didn’t tell the truth either. He’s been in touch with Patient One. It’s her.

Carly tells Jason, clearly Sam thinks she’s going to act interested in DOD, take some classes, and eventually try to persuade Kristina to leave. There would be a chance of it working if not for Shiloh. They only met once, and she knew he was slick. He thinks he’s charming, wearing his spirituality like a bad cologne. Jason asks if Carly thinks she would have picked up on it without knowing. She does. She tells him, never let a liar with an agenda into your life or around the people you love. She thinks Sam is taking a chance. Jason says Carly and the baby are a million times more important than Shiloh. She says, only a million?

Elizabeth says, okay, she’ll help him. She runs to get towels, and tells him, stay with her. I wonder why she’s leaving the door wide open. She asks what happened, and Franco says she needs to call the police.

Ava ask Ryan if Franco did this to him. Ryan says he managed to wound Franco. He tried to stop Franco when he did this. She asks what he was thinking. He could have been the fourth victim. He wishes he’d fought harder. Chase says it’s likely he didn’t get far. Chase gets a call, and steps out of the room. Ava says she thought she and Franco were friends no matter what. It’s horrible, and she prays it’s over soon.

Mac tells Lulu to stop glorying that twisted legend, and giving his crimes new life. Felicia says, it’s okay. She’s glad see Lulu up and about. Mac says, sorry; he’s frustrated. As soon as she’s released, Lulu interviews Franco, and now she’s knee-deep in another serial killer’s story. Lulu wonders what she was doing there so late that night. Felicia asks if Doc didn’t help her. Lulu thinks called him, but she didn’t leave a message. She was trying to figure out something about a discrepancy in the number of Ryan’s victims.

Peter doesn’t know if he should be disappointed or grateful that he didn’t know. Robert thinks he was tripping them up with disinformation. Peter points out that Anna has gone from being maternal to again being his adversary. Anna says the simple truth is that she and her sister were subjects in the memory transfer study that Cabot did. Peter insists he’s never heard of Cabot. Robert calls Peter Henrik, and he says his name is Peter, and he never had any dealings with Cabot. Anna says, what about Klein? Was calling Jason Patient Six his doing or Klein’s? Peter says Klein was affiliated with the DVX, who supported his research. The research was given to Andre, and when the transfer was complete, Klein labeled the subjects. He doesn’t know who they were. He never saw their faces, Robert says Peter lied in bargaining with them. Peter says he was instructed to kill Jason, but he paid Klein to take him instead. Anna asks if Klein ever said anything about the parameters of the original study, but he says, sorry. If he could do anything… He thinks for a second, and says there may be a way to gain access to Klein’s records.

Curtis tells Nina that he’s struggling to keep it together. Nina says, real men have feelings too, and he’s the realest she knows. She asks how Jordan is, and he says, she’s in recovery, but they had to remove a kidney. The second one was damaged, but not as bad. They’re keeping close watch. Nina knows it sounds terrifying, but Jordan is strong, and has a great life ahead. Jordan loves him so much, and she’s proud of TJ. Finn joins them, and Curtis asks how his wife is; no sugarcoating. Finn says, let’s talk.

Elizabeth tells Franco, stay calm and don’t worry. The police are sure to get there any minute. She calls 911 for an ambulance.

Lulu says Ryan is known to have killed seven, but she has a vague memory of her mom saying nine. She asks if the names Deborah Jones and Suzanne Smith mean anything to Felicia, but she says, no. Ryan never mentioned them to her. Mac asks where she got them from, and Lulu says, bits and pieces are coming back. Maxie says they were talking about discrepancies, and Lulu did an internet search. Lulu says she found stories about both of their killings. They remain unsolved, and happened in the time frame Ryan was there. Maxie says, it’s probably a coincidence, but Felicia says, there are no coincidences where Ryan is concerned.

Ryan says he really didn’t want to hurt Franco; just slow him down. Chase tells him not to feel bad about doing what he had to do. He’ll nominate Ryan for a Port Charles Pioneer Award himself. Ryan imagines what that would be like. Everyone is wearing evening clothes, and crowds around him. Confetti falls, and Ava kisses him. Alone on the side, Felicia says, it could have been me. Ava says maybe the mayor will personally give him the award. Chase says she still hasn’t resurfaced; she’s still out of touch. Ava says, it’s unsettling; the mayor MIA, and the commissioner fighting for her life. She asks how Jordan is, but Chase says they won’t tell him anything. His phone rings again, and he steps out. Ava asks if Franco hurt him, and Ryan says, no. She says, good. She doesn’t want anything to distract him when he explains why he didn’t tell her that he went to Ferncliff to visit her daughter’s killer.

Finn tells Curtis that Jordan is stabilized, which is good news. They’ll be moving her to ICU. Curtis asks if he was there during surgery, and Finn says he was in the room to consult. Curtis asks if removing her kidney was the only option. Finn explains that the kidneys regulate blood pressure, and hers was spiking to dangerous levels. Curtis asks where that leaves them, and Finn says, the remaining kidney has grade two trauma. The damage isn’t as severe, but the kidney is compromised, and she needs a transplant. Curtis looks as worried as we’ve ever seen him.

Peter tells Anna that Klein consulted with Andre, so he had to have access to the records of the original study. He thinks it’s the place to start looking. Robert says, assuming they still exist. Anna says she’ll find them. She thanks Peter, and he says, always a pleasure. Anna leaves, and Robert says she may be done with Peter, but he’s not.

Carly tells Jason that Franco was arrested, and went to Ferncliff. Earlier he gave Lulu an interview that was livestreamed. Jason says she didn’t watch, did she? She says, of course not, but they had a transcript. He says she didn’t read it, and she says, of course she did, and something stuck out. Franco was bragging that he was a better murderer than Ryan Chamberlain aka Todd Wilson. Todd Wilson was the alias of the man in the room next to her. She asks if Jason thinks there’s a connection. He suggests she call Spinelli, and have him do the research, but don’t go to Ferncliff herself. She says she did before she was pregnant. Jason says everything’s changed now. Finding out isn’t worth putting her and the baby at risk.

Mac leaves to make some calls. Felicia asks Maxie, what’s going on? Maxie says she’s determined to find out why this is affecting her. Maybe she saw the hell Ryan put Felicia through. Felicia says she was just a little girl; it can’t have has that much impact. Maxie doesn’t like all the murder talk. It reminds her of Nathan. Felicia figured as much. It’s always going to be hard, but imagine how it would feel if she didn’t know what happened. Felicia thinks Lulu wants to provide closure to the families. Mac comes back in, and says he called the police chiefs in both jurisdictions. Both women had their wallets, but no driver’s licenses. Omg, this is so good.

Ava says Franco must have been Doc’s suffering patient. He had to see Franco’s grotesque bravado, and dire need for treatment, yet he chose not to tell her. Ryan says he saw the stress it caused her and wanted to err on the side of discretion. He’s a healer, and thought he could help ease Franco’s transition to Ferncliff. The staff there are also his colleagues. She says he should have told her. She blames Franco. He’s not worth healing, or living. She asks if he thinks she’s a monster, and he says she’s a goddess. She is not catching on at all.

On the phone, Chase says he’s on his way. He tells Ryan and Ava that he has a location. Ryan asks if he knows Franco’s condition. Chase says he’ll update them as he knows more. Ava supposes it would be too much to hope he bled out. Ryan says, it’s over; forget Franco. He has a way reclaim their lives. Marry him tonight.

Elizabeth tells the 911 operator Franco’s condition. She says he’s coughing up blood, and to let the police know he’s not armed; he’s not a threat. Franco tells her to listen. He didn’t kill those people. He lied.

Anna sees Finn, and asks how Jordan is. He says, stable, and she tells him it’s the most decent news she’s gotten all day. Robert came out swinging, and Peter was on the defensive. He did admit to telling them just enough information to get out of prison, but offered something new. He thinks Klein is in possession of Cabot’s notes. She needs to get her hands on those records. She has to figure out a way to track down Klein. Jason comes out of the elevator.

Curtis doesn’t know why this is happening. They just got married, and had thier whole lives ahead. Nina says Finn put her on the transplant list. She’s a member of law enforcement, and no other health concerns; she’s a  great candidate. Curtis wants to be tested, and says probably TJ will too. Nina says she can write a story and have it online in 24 hours. People will want to help. Curtis says Jordan is a private woman, but Nina says she’s the police commissioner, and it’s human interest. She tells him to keep it as an option. He appreciates her. She says people have transplants all the time, and live long, happy lives. She’ll be all right. Something will come through for her. Curtis says he’ll hold her to that, and she says she’s not going anywhere.

Franco tells Elizabeth, it wasn’t him. It was Ryan Chamberlain.

Mac says the case files fit the pattern, and he’s put them in touch with the PCPD, Felicia wonders how Laura knew Doc had a list. Lulu says she didn’t dream the names up. Maxie says before she becomes haplessly confused, it was known Ryan killed seven, but Laura saw nine names on the list? Mac wonders how Doc got them.

Ava asks Ryan how they can get married tonight. He suggests going across the border to Niagara Falls. She asks, what’s the rush? He says he stared down death today, and just before that, he was blinded, afraid he’d never see her face again. He asks her to join her life to his. He’s only half alive without her, and can’t afford to lose her. She says she’s not going anywhere, but he says there’s nothing promised. Fortunes change, and life is precious. He doesn’t want to waste another minute. Marry him tonight. She agrees, and they hug. I feel both sick and excited that both them and the kids are headed toward one of my favorite places in the world. Will they somehow collide? After all, Felicia said there were no coincidences with Ryan. Although at least if Ryan isn’t around, Franco can get the real story out.

Elizabeth tells Franco that Ryan has been dead for over twenty years. She asks him to keep his eyes open. Chase comes in, and asks if anyone else is there. Elizabeth says, no, and Franco needs help. He says, send in the paramedics.

Mac says Doc could possibly have been doing his own research. Felicia says she just called Laura, and her voicemail is full. Didn’t Lulu call Doc that night? Maybe they should go to the source. Maxie asks if Lulu didn’t question him about it when she was hypnotize, but Lulu doesn’t remember. It was awkward because of her mother. Felicia says they go way back. He’ll come clean with them.

Ava says Doc’s divorce isn’t finalized, but Ryan says he filed it as a rush this morning. The clerk is a patient. She asks if he’s blurring lines, and he says he’d do anything for her. They’re going to Niagara Falls tonight. He tells her to go home and get her passport, and pack some warm weather clothes. They’re jetting to a proper honeymoon far away from their problems. Ava says she can’t be gone long; she can’t be away from Avery. He says they’ll play it by ear. He’ll meet her back there, and he’ll be counting the minutes.

Peter tells Robert to back off. He might even jeopardize his WSB credentials. Robert says who knows what he’ll find about Peter, but Peter says he can and will defend himself. Robert says, there’s Henrik Faison, killer, and chip off the old block, which is even unfair for Robert. Peter tells Robert to show him his best shot.

Anna explains to Jason that, according to Peter, Dr. Klein was working and consulting with Andre. She’s sorry about her son’s involvement, but Jason says, it’s okay; it’s over. Finn says, maybe, but a brilliant researcher would never throw away their records. Anna asks if Jason remembers seeing anything or anyone talking about Patients One through Four. Jason says he didn’t even know his name. He just wanted to get out. She asks if he thinks it’s possible Klein is still alive.

Ava sees Carly by the elevator. She wonders if Carly is going to ask why she’s positively glowing. Carly hadn’t noticed, and Ava says, it’s true love. She and Doc are getting married, and Carly’s not invited.

Peter tells Robert that he gets it. Robert doesn’t like or trust him, and the feeling is mutual. Robert says going after him is more trouble than it’s worth. Peter says if Robert leaves him alone, he’ll reciprocate. Robert says he wouldn’t take Faison’s word, much less his. Peter says he’s not his father, but Robert says he’s worse. With Faison, you knew who he was, and he knew who he was. Peter runs around trying be a good person. The problem is, one day he’ll revert to form and implode. Robert says he has to be around when that happens to make sure the people he cares about are nowhere near the blast, and the only person taken out is him. Robert leaves, and I honestly wonder what’s gotten into him.

Anna tells Jason that Klein was last seen boarding a plane to Moscow. Did Jason disappear him? Jason tells her that Sonny let him go. Finn says, that’s that, but she says, no, it isn’t.

Lulu tells Maxie she doesn’t have to stay. She’ll be okay. Maxie says she knows what it’s like to avoid going home to an empty house. Lulu says she can’t rest. Not until she remembers everything from the night she was attacked.

Carly says Ava and Doc are eloping? Ava says he can’t wait to make her a bride, and who is she to deny his heart’s desire? She gets in the elevator, and says she’ll send pictures. The doors close. Felicia and Mac asks if she’s joking. Carly says even Ava couldn’t make that up. It’s too insane not be true.

Ryan gets his locked box from the trunk of his car. He looks at the licenses, and says he had to give up his more recent acquisitions, but he still has them. And now, he has the love of his life.

Nina tells Curtis that she’ll wait if he wants to rest or get food. He says he has phone calls to make; she can go. Nina looks in Jordan’s purse for her keys. Since he’s made it clear he’s not leaving, she’ll get him a change of clothes. She takes out the phone, and says there’s a new voicemail from urgent. Curtis takes the phone, and I tell him, please, listen to it.

Franco is taken away on a stretcher. Chase tells Elizabeth, before she goes, he needs to know what happened. Elizabeth says he showed up, bleeding from a knife wound. Chase asks if he said anything, and Elizabeth tells him that Franco said he didn’t kill them. Ryan Chamberlain did. He must have been delirious. She leaves, and Chase says, either that, or a dead man did it. Ding, ding, ding! and whatever Ryan said yesterday about that penny.

Ryan says he’ll miss his new home town, but he has to get out while the getting is good. He turns around, and Carly is there. First time I’m liking her in a long time. I don’t think she knows what’s going on, but it looks like she’ll be throwing a wrench in Ryan’s works.

On Monday, Curtis asks Chase who urgent might be, Laura thinks they’re in trouble, and Carly can’t help but notice what Ryan has in the trunk.

👸 Like She Needed It To Begin With…

But I’m glad Yolanda is done.

https://pagesix.com/2019/01/14/yolanda-hadid-is-done-with-plastic-surgery/?utm_source=maropost&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pagesixdaily&utm_content=20190115&tpcc=pagesix_daily&mpweb=755-7562695-711673032

👶 And On the Just Beginning Side…

Congrats, Gretchen and Slade.

http://extratv.com/2018/12/17/reality-star-gretchen-rossi-expecting-first-child-at-40/?adid=extra_eme_26839_2018-12-18_rightnow6

💭 Just a Thought…

When I see spring breakers, it makes me glad I didn’t go to college. Wall to wall, or beach to beach people, sloshing drinks on each other until blackout time does not seem like fun to me, or anything even remotely intelligent people should do. Maybe as much fun as Times Square really is on New Year’s Eve. Which is not at all. Might as well hang out at Coney Island. At least people pick up after themselves there. For he most part.

👄 Quotes of the Week

Teddy Roosevelt once gave an entire speech with a bullet lodged in his chest. Some things are just a matter of duty. – Junior Soprano (Dominic Chianese), The Sopranos

Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart. – Corrie ten Boom

Every failure is a step to success. – William Whewell

If you’ll stand up and go, life will open up for you. – Tina Turner

To do two things at once is to do neither. – Publilius Syrus

A gender-equal society would be one where the word ‘gender’ does not exist: where everyone can be themselves. – Gloria Steinem

💊 At Least the Antibiotics Are Starting to Kick In…

Boy, am I glad this week is over. Can I get a partial lobotomy where it’s now memorialized in my brain? Here’s to a better one coming, and here’s a song about a week better than mine.

 

Feb23

February 22, 2019 – Anna Makes the Connection, Packed, Sonny’s Trio, a Roach by Any Other Name, OctQuotes Plus One & the Best Medicine

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

Sonny asks if Robert plans on leaving his son out in the cold. Robert says he’s not leaving him behind, and Sonny asks if he got the okay to bring Dante home.

Sam tells Jason that she’s meeting Shiloh at the MetroCourt. Jason asks if Shiloh gave any indication where they were going. She says, no, and Jason says Shiloh is testing her. She thinks it’s good if she goes no questions asked, so he’ll trust her. She knows Jason hates it, but she has to make sure Shiloh doesn’t think she’s playing him.

Curtis talks to TJ on the phone, wanting to get together, but TJ is busy. Drew joins him, and says if TJ thinks he’s busy now, wait until he’s chief of staff. Curtis says he was hoping to have coffee with TJ, since he was dropping Lulu off. Drew asks how she’s doing, and Curtis says, physically, she’s fine, but the arraignment got the better of her. Drew says, she’s not the only one.

Elizabeth sits in her car. Terry knocks on the window, and Elizabeth nearly has a heart attack. Terry says she didn’t mean to scare her; she should have known better. She asks if everything is okay, but Elizabeth says, no; far from it.

Jordan is going to talk Franco through it one more time. He’ll choose one lucky reporter, and give a no holds barred interview; telling them all the gory details. The performance of a lifetime. He’s going to hit the killer in the one place he’s vulnerable – his ego. He’ll have to reveal himself. Franco says so he’s going to turn the tables; manipulate the manipulator. She says, it’s the most effective tactic. Franco says, there’s only one problem. He’s not doing it.

Ryan and Ava go to the MetroCourt. He tells Carly that he wants to order the best champagne. Ava says they’re celebrating a major event. They’re getting married. Carly asks how his wife feels about that.

Laura yells for help. Doc tells her to rest; she’s been at it for hours. She says she looked everywhere, but can’t find another exit. Their best hope is someone hearing. Doc says if anyone could hear, they’d have been there by now. He thinks they should take a step back and regroup. Besides, he missed her. She says, that’s the silver lining in this very, very dark cloud. They might be in the basement at Ferncliff held captive by a madman, but they’re together.

Finn asks if Cabot is confirming Anna was a test subject. Anna says, it never happened. Cabot says she doesn’t remember participating in the study, because she wasn’t supposed to.

Jason tells Sam that he has both of their phones set up. He can track her even if he can’t see her, but he’ll have to keep his distance. Sam says she can handle herself. Shiloh may just want to get her alone to brainwash her with DOD propaganda. Jason says, that’s what he’s worried about. She doesn’t know what she’s walking into. He tells her, keep her eyes open, and if something goes wrong, he has her back.

Cabot tells Anna that she was drugged and abducted; a necessary evil to further the cause of science. She says, he’s lying, but he asks if there aren’t stretches of time she’s missing. How else can she explain her exposure to the virus? She had no adverse reaction at the time. The virus remained dormant for years, and began to manifest, causing blindness. Anna lunges for him, but Finn takes her out in the hallway. She says she needs answers, but Finn suggests she take a minute to calm down before she strangles Cabot. She wants to smash his face. Finn says they need him to keep talking first. They need more information to confirm what they suspected about her being infected with the virus. She asks what that really tells them. It doesn’t explain Doc. He wasn’t a part of the study. His brother has been dead for twenty-five years.

Carly tells Ryan, last she heard, he was still married to Laura. Ava says she knows how to spoil a celebration, and Carly tells her there are other restaurants. Ryan says he and Laura are getting divorced. She’ll find it beneficial as well. She asks, in what universe? He says he can help with any co-parenting issues, and Avery will have one more stable person in her life. Carly says he helped her in Ferncliff, but he’s anything but stable right now. She tells them the restaurant reserves the right to refuse service, so mind their manners. When she’s gone, Ava tells Ryan he might have kicked a hornet’s nest, and Carly could cause trouble for them. He says he could just kill them.

Terry tells Elizabeth that she knows she’s been AWOL. She didn’t mean be a bad friend. Elizabeth says Oscar needed her, but Terry says she could have still found time to be a friend. When Franco was arraigned, Elizabeth was confident there had been a mistake, and he’d be exonerated. She was so sure it would work out. Elizabeth says, all that changed today. She was hoping to pull it together before her shift. Terry asks, what happened? and Elizabeth says, Franco pled guilty. He’s not guilty; that much she knows. Something else is going on.

Franco say pleading guilty in front of Elizabeth without being able to explain was horrible. Now Jordan wants him to spread the lie over the entire world. She asks what he thought the plan was? That he’d just be evaluated and it would work out? He says she wanted time to catch the killer, and he’s given it to her. She says, the killer’s ego will betray him. Franco needs to get under his skin, so the killer confronts him. Franco asks how she knows he’s not going to just get killed.

Sonny tells Robert that Dante did the WSB a favor, tracking Rog. Now they’re going to leave him? Robert says, it’s dangerous. They just can’t risk violating borders. He won’t stop until Dante is back, but he needs time. He also doesn’t need Sonny making waves. He could alert the hostiles to Dante’s whereabouts. Sonny understands, and Robert says he’ll be in touch. Robert leaves, and Sonny calls Brick, saying he needs Brick’s help.

Ava asks where Ryan has been hiding his delicious wit, and he says she brings out the best in him. She plans to do that for the rest of their lives, but says Carly had a point. They can’t move forward yet. Maybe they’re getting ahead of themselves with the celebration. He says why put their happiness on hold? and tells her to order whatever she wants, as long as it’s the best. He’ll be right back. He has to wrap up a few loose ends.

Doc tells Laura that he’s so sorry. She says it’s not his fault. He says he should have known better. He should have thought it through, and taken precautions. She says Doc was shocked that Ryan was still alive. That’s why Ryan got the jump on him.

Curtis says it must have sucked, hearing that Franco pled guilty, but Drew says he can’t shake the feeling that it’s a maneuver, and Franco has an agenda; an ulterior motive. Or maybe he’s kidding himself. Curtis says, no, he’s not. There’s more going on than Drew realizes.

Jordan tells Franco it’s a secure facility. If anyone gets in who’s unauthorized, they’ll know. He says what if it’s someone who’s authorized? Jordan gives him a burner phone, telling him to hide it. It’s only to be used as a last resort. He takes the phone, and starts dialing. She asks what he’s doing, and he says what he should have from done from the start. Tell Elizabeth the truth.

Elizabeth tells Terry that she knows Franco is innocent. There has to be another reason. Terry says, okay, and Elizabeth says Terry thinks she’s crazy. Terry says, the truth is, she doesn’t know him well, so she doesn’t share what Elizabeth has, but she has faith in Elizabeth. If she believes there’s more to the story, she trusts her. Elizabeth thanks her, and says, if Franco doesn’t trust her, she’s not sure they stand a chance.

Shiloh meets Sam at the MetroCourt, and introduces him to Carly. She’s heard about the good work he’s doing in the community; her daughter helped with the coat drive. He says she’s Kristina’s stepmom, and she says Kristina is very important to her. Sam says they should get going; it’s getting late. Outside, she says he still hasn’t told where they’re going. He says that’s because it’s a surprise. She says that’s great and all, but she has children. They’re at their grandmother’s, and she thinks it’s a good idea to let them know where she is. He tells her, placing trust in others helps us trust ourselves, which doesn’t really address what she said, but okay. He says when she sees what he has to show her, all of her doubts will disappear.

Robert joins Anna and Finn. He thinks Doc was used in the experiment, but doesn’t know if he remembers. Anna says it’s possible it took place when Ryan was still alive. Robert says good thing they have access to someone who can give them all the answers. They go into Cabot’s room, and he asks if they’ve calmed down. Anna says they have other questions, and Robert says there’s no immunity deal for him, and it will go a long way in reducing his sentence if he’s cooperative. Cabot asks what they want to know. Anna says his superiors wouldn’t sign off on a study like that unless it had a purpose. What was the objective? Cabot says to transfer the memories from one person to another.

Elizabeth tells Terry that she put all her faith in Franco. When he was considered a suspect, her trust never wavered. So much so, she married him last night at the police station. She wasn’t letting the world tell her what kind of man he is. Terry asks if her invitation got lost in the mail; no present for her. Elizabeth is sorry; she’s a mess. She thought if she cried it out, she’d feel better, but it’s not helping. Terry says Elizabeth doesn’t want to cry. She wants to scream.

Jordan tells Franco, stop. Franco says if they’re putting it out there that he’s the real killer, Elizabeth will be vulnerable. The phone makes a beeping sound, and Jordan says he’s blocked from making calls not to her. She knows it’s tough, but promises the less Elizabeth knows, the safer she’ll be.

Doc tells Laura, it’s ironic. He spent months having conversations with her; what he’d say, how he’d say it, if he had the chance. Now here she is, warm and real, and by his side, and he can’t find the words. She says, don’t try so hard. Just say how he feels. Ryan let’s himself in, and asks how the big reunion is going. Isn’t Laura a sight for sore eyes? Oops. He guesses not. Doc says it’s not like him. Whenever he visits, he risks being seen. Why take the chance? Unless his elaborate charade is beginning to unravel. Laura says Doc may be right. Ryan looks hairy, flustered, nervous. Ryan says he’s totally committed to his course of action. He came finish what he started. He takes out a knife.

Sam and Shiloh enter what looks like a lighthouse. Shiloh says, we’re here, and Sam asks, where is here? I don’t catch the name, but it’s some lake. Sam says she’s never heard of it, and he says it’s in a corner of Lake Ontario. He says the tower used to be taken care of by the harbor master, but it’s been vacant for a long time. I wonder why it looks like someone lives there. There are even coats hanging by the door. Shiloh says when he left Afghanistan, he was looking for a way to change his life, but had no idea how. He wandered aimlessly, and found the tower. He’d never heard of it, and never been there. Call it fate. She asks why he thinks he was led there, and he holds out his hand. She hesitates, but takes it, and they go up the stairs. Jason comes in, and follows, but stays way behind.

Terry tells Elizabeth crying hasn’t worked because she’s not sad. Elizabeth says Franco just pled guilty to multiple murders. Terry says she can feel sorry, but she must be furious that he was keeping her in the dark too. She’s angry, and needs to feel it. Let it out, so she can get on with her day. If she needs to scream, go ahead. It’s just her. Feel the anger, and scream at everyone who let her down or underestimated her. Let it out. Elizabeth lets loose with a scream. Terry says, better? and Elizabeth laughs, saying, a little, yeah. Terry asks if there’s more in her, and she says, yeah.

Jordan tells Franco that she’s moving in a detective she can trust, but until then, he has to do his part. She says he has to call his lawyer on the Ferncliff landline, and have him set up the interview. He says, convince him this is another good plan, but she says she’s late to dinner with her son. She’s about to leave, and her phone rings. Franco says he had to be sure it worked.

Drew asks Curtis if Jordan told him something. Curtis says she’s holding her cards close. Let’s just say his hunch is that Drew’s hunch is correct. He can’t see the big picture, just pieces. It’s not much, but it’s something.

Laura tells Ryan not to get any closer, and tells Doc, he has a knife. Ryan says, not quite, but it will do the trick. Doc stands in front of Laura, and says Ryan will have to go through him first. Ryan says Doc is jumpy. He’s not there to take their lives, as satisfying as it sounds. He needs something first. Laura says he has an envelope, and Ryan says, which he’s using his letter opener to open. It’s his signed duplicate of their divorce papers; her divorce papers. His lawyer wanted him to mail them, but he knew she wouldn’t be at home. So if she doesn’t mind… He holds them out, but she slaps them out of his hand, and says, go to hell. He says, it’s tempting, but there’s someplace else he’d rather be. Laura says he wants to sever ties with her so he can marry Ava, but she’s not helping him hurt Ava more than he has already. He thinks she should review this. He’s armed, stronger than them, and can see. It can play out to its long, bloody conclusion, or she can cooperate. What’s it going to be?

Sonny sees Ava sipping champagne, and asks Carly what she’s doing there. Carly says, celebrating her engagement to Doc. He asks if she’s stressed, but she says, not one bit. She asks where he went, and he says he met with Robert. It wasn’t good news. The WSB can’t go after Dante without a diplomatic incident. She says, so he’s planning on going?

Ryan says he could just kill them, and Doc tells him to stay the hell away from Laura, stepping in front of her. Ryan asks where his calm, shrinky demeanor is. Ryan tells Laura to get behind Doc, so he can mortally wound him, and leave him bleed out, while he ends her life. She says she’ll sign. He thought she might. She signs the top paper, and he says she forgot the yellow stickies. She signs the other pages, which I might add are LOUD papers. Ryan takes the papers, holds out his hand for the pen, and I laugh. He leaves, and Laura tells Doc, he’s gone. They hug.

Cabot says, the study produced a painless, efficient way to extract information. There was no need for torture or coercion. They could just transfer the memories to someone else. Anna and her sister were in the first trial. Anna asks if he’s trying to say her memories were extracted and given to Alex. Cabot says, it’s the other way around. Finn says the study must have been a bust. Anna doesn’t have Alex’s memories. He failed. Anna says, no, he didn’t.

Shiloh tells Sam no one lives there, but it’s far from empty. She understands this place is special to him, but what happened here? She does something with her phone. Jason is coming up the stairs, and can hear what they’re saying. Shiloh says he came looking for a purpose. He was drawn to the shore. Standing there, looking at the vast expanse of water in the moonlight, he saw what he thought would be his shelter. He came in and found this room. He curled up on the floor, and fell asleep. He was cold and alone, but a few hours later, he was awakened by a brilliant light, a powerful light. The break of dawn was the most beautiful thing he’s ever seen. Sam says, Dawn of Day, and he says, precisely. His moment of clarity. Right then, he knew his calling was to bring light to as many people as he could. Sam says it’s a beautiful story, but she doesn’t know why he couldn’t tell her in Port Charles. He says she has to experience it personally. It’s very intimate. When she sees the dawn break, she’ll know her path. Is he going to slip her drugs? Because yeah, it’s nice story, and I’m sure a gorgeous daybreak, but does he really think he can get over on a serious con artist with a sunrise?

Sonny tells Carly that he talked to Brick. He can get across the border. Carly says Brick can get Sonny in, but can Brick get him out in one piece? Sonny says, Brick is a professional. He doesn’t want to leave her, and won’t be gone long. She tells him, go. Bring Dante home to meet his new brother or sister.

Elizabeth thanks Terry for forcing her to get that out. She thinks she can handle going work now. She gets out of the car. Terry offers to cover for her, make a show of how sick she is, like in high school. Remember the excuses she used to write? Elizabeth says, thanks, but no. She actually needs work. Terry says she’s still a night owl. If Elizabeth’s shift ends, and she needs a friend to talk, have a drink with, or scream, she’s there. They hug. I’d love to see more of Terry. She’s a very charming character.

Franco tells Scotty that he needs to ask a favor. Get in touch with someone from The Invader for him. He thinks it’s time to tell the world his side of the story.

Ryan returns to the MetroCourt. He hands Ava the papers, saying he had a hunch, and went back to his office. Those were waiting for him. Laura signed. He guesses she decided to put their marriage to bed. He toasts to them, saying, nothing can stand in their way now. They clink glasses.

Laura says Doc must be disappointed in her, but he says, no. He’s glad she did it. Nothing would delight Ryan more than to take the person he loves the most away, knowing he’s powerless to stop it. Laura asks if that’s what it was like living with Ryan; if he destroyed everything Doc created. He says no part of his life was safe. He’s sorry for everything she’s been through with him. Laura says their marriage is off, and it leaves Ryan free to do God knows what to Ava. It never occurred to her. Everyone thought he was dead twenty-five years ago. Doc says, it doesn’t matter. They’re together, and if they get out of this, he’ll marry her all over again. They kiss.

Sam says, sunrise is hours away, and Shiloh says it’s not like she has someone to go home to. Spend the night with him. She’ll see. Jason takes out his gun.

Drew calls Elizabeth, leaving a message. He says they need to talk about Franco. He gets in his car, and backs out of the spot.

Finn says, Anna has Alex’s memories? She says the memories weren’t transferred to her, but Andre took the study to use as a basis for his procedure. He built on the work already done. This means there are two other unwilling participants in the study.

Drew gets a headache while he’s driving out of the garage. His vision becomes blurry.

Jason’s vision becomes blurry, and he tumbles down the stairs. Sam hears, and runs out. She sees Jason at the bottom of the stairs, and runs down to him. She asks if he can hear her.

Walking through the parking garage, Jordan calls Chase.

Drew passes out, and his car hits Jordan.

On Monday, Curtis asks Stella what’s going on, Maxie tells Peter the results are in, and Valentin asks Peter for a favor.

🔪 For the record, last night, Justin packed his knives and went on Top Chef.

🎸 Sweet Team…

Once again Maurice Benard proves that he’s not just that kind of family man.

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🍸 Oh, Michael Rappaport…

It’s that cock-a-roach Kim D.

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📞 Quotes of the Week

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself. The other for helping others. – Maya Angelou

More is lost by indecision than by wrong decision. – Carmela Soprano (Edie Falco), The Sopranos

Strong people stand up for themselves, but stronger people stand up for others. – Unknown

They’re both like human emojis. – commentator Cara Connors, Dating: No Filter

We are all born mad. Some remain so. – Samuel Beckett

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Roughly speaking, losses hurt about twice as much as gains make you feel good. – Richard H. Thaler

If the devil cannot make us bad, he will make us busy. – Corrie ten Boom

What I did or said should never be more important than why I did it or said it. – Andrea Kelly

😵 There’s a Tszuj in My Head…

But not the decorating kind. Whatever this virus is, avoid it. Hopefully, by the time the dead walk again, I’ll be feeling more myself.

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Feb16

February 15, 2019 – Jordan Has a Plan, Quotes of Six & Westminster Pups

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

Sonny and Carly are bound and gagged with duct tape. Not-Doc takes the tape off of Carly’s mouth. She asks if Sonny is okay. Not-Doc moves around to Sonny, and Carly says, don’t touch him. He tells her to be nice, or Sonny will be the first one on the chopping block, and she’ll get to watch. Ava comes in, and not-Doc says, darling, you’re early. Carly tells her, call 911; he’s crazy. Not-Doc says, hush, and puts the tape back on her mouth. Ava sees a rolled up cloth, and asks, what is this? He says it’s his gift to her, and unrolls it, revealing knives. She asks what she’s supposed to do with these, and he says, whatever her heart desires. She runs her hand across them, and he nods. She takes one out, and moves toward Carly, asking, how about a facelift? Not-Doc asks if she likes her present. She says she loves it. How did he know? He says they’re kindred spirits. Happy Valentine’s Day, my love.

Not-Doc sits in his office, and Ava asks where was he just now? He looked positively blissful. He says he was thinking about her and making all her dreams come true.

Curtis puts a necklace on Jordan, asking her to be his Valentine. She loves it, but hopes he didn’t go into debt. He says, business is booming. She seems less than thrilled about Franco being in custody, and he asks if she thinks she has the wrong guy.

Drew tells Franco and Elizabeth, wait for the honeymoon. Franco says they’ll have to wait for a conjugal visit, but she says it’s not close to being over. The police have plenty of time to realize he’s not guilty.

Laura tells Lulu it’s not too late to change her mind, but she says she’s not spending another night in the hospital. She’ll heal faster at home. Laura wants a police guard at Lulu’s house, and Lulu asks, why? The killer was caught, and Franco will get what’s coming to him for killing Kiki, Mary Pat, and Peyton. And for what he tried to do to her.

Maxie tells Peter that she can’t believe Valentin. Romancing Nina, and getting her to marry him, while harboring a deep, dark secret. She snaps her chopstick in half, and Peter puts his hand to his eye. He tells her that he got a crumb in his eyeball.

Sonny asks if Carly is sure she’s pregnant. She says she took a test. He tells her that he doesn’t want to hurt her feelings, but it has to be a mistake.

Lulu tells Laura that they’re all safe, now that Franco is locked up. Laura agrees, but wants a guard just until Franco is arraigned and locked up in Pentonville. Lulu asks if she isn’t being overprotective. Laura says Lulu collapsed in her arms, covered in blood. She can’t leave Lulu unprotected. Spencer walks in, and tells them, who says she’s unprotected? Never fear; Spencer is here.

Maxie calls for some water. Nina looks over to see what’s going on, but Valentin says it looks like it’s being handled. He’d rather spend the time planning their wedding. Nina thinks there’s something to be said for long engagements. Maxie tells Peter that they should go to the ER, but he says it’s not necessary. She says, it’s all Valentin’s fault. Peter says to give her peace of mind, they need more facts. Maxie admits they don’t know anything, but the only reason Valentin would go out on a limb for Obrecht, is if she has leverage. The only two things she could be using are Charlotte or Nina, but Maxie doesn’t think Obrecht would use a small child. That leaves an adult child. The secret is about Sasha.

Obrecht sings karaoke at The Floating Rib. Griff sits at the bar. Sasha walks in.

Curtis tells Jordan that she’ll have to prove it, one way or the other. First to herself; then to the court. He suggests they go over the plan, and she says she already told him. She’s throwing the book at Franco. The arrest doesn’t sit well with her, and Curtis tells her to use him as a sounding board. She says her plan isn’t exactly on the up and up, and carries certain risks.

Not-Doc tells Ava, the only regret he has, is living a provincial life with conventional women. He needed a woman who does things her own way. Ava says that’s her, but she’s done time for that. He says he’s also been in a prison – of his own making, constrained by the expectations of others and himself. She freed him, and accepted who he is. With her at his side, he can do anything. She feels the same way. He can never repay her, but he’ll do his best, starting today. It’s their first Valentine’s Day. What does she want most. He’ll get it for her, no matter what it costs.

Carly tells Sonny the tests are 99% accurate. She took two to make sure, and it was a plus sign both times. Sonny thought she was on the pill, but she says, no. She thought she was past the age of getting pregnant. Clearly, she was wrong. She thought she was late because of her age. Sonny asks if she’s sure that’s not it. She says, it’s not a mistake; she’s pregnant. He asks what she’s going to do, and she says she was hoping they could figure that out together. He asks when she thinks it happened, and she says the surprise New Year’s Eve trip to the city; she’s about six weeks. Another kid never crossed his mind, and she says her neither. He asks if she’s seen a doctor, but she says she just found out. He wonders how safe it is for her to have a baby, and she says there are some risks. He says, how bad? When she was pregnant with Josslyn, there was a 50/50 chance of her having a stroke. She says, it was a while ago; maybe the odds have improved. He says, if they haven’t, she’s not going through with it. She asks if he doesn’t want a baby, and he says he doesn’t want her to have a stroke and die.

Curtis says Jordan didn’t tell him the plan was dangerous. She says it’s their best chance of flushing out the killer. If Franco is exonerated, it could expose the real killer. She wants to confuse them, making them think Franco is taking the fall. Curtis gets a text, and says he has to get back to the hospital. Lulu might need him. Jordan says she needs more than a hunch, and is going to put the plan into action. Curtis asks, where? and she says, the source.

Elizabeth says she won’t stand by while the police blame her husband for a crime he didn’t commit. He tells her not to engage Lulu. He thinks she really believes he attacked her. Drew says maybe the trauma confused her memory, and when she’s better, she’ll realize. Elizabeth says, maybe isn’t good enough. When the news of the wedding gets out, there’s going to be a reaction. Franco says he won’t talk, Drew won’t, and he’s pretty sure Cliff won’t. Elizabeth says, she will.

Lulu wonders if Spencer shouldn’t be in school, but he says he’s on holiday. She says he’s always on holiday, but he tells her he can’t help how the French do things. He thought it would be a welcome change to their dreary lives, and if he was constricted by rules, they wouldn’t be together, and they’d spend Valentine’s Day falling asleep on the couch, wondering what went wrong.

Ava tells not-Doc what she wants most, she’ll never have. She wants to make things right with Kiki. She wants never to have pushed her away or hurt her, and never have lost her. He says he’ll ease her grief. She’ll be happy again, he promises. It’s a promise he’s not afraid to make, and would die to keep. She says she loves him, and they kiss.

Sonny says Carly has to think about everybody who needs her. Josslyn’s boyfriend is going to die. She doesn’t need this. Jax would take her, but what happens to Avery? The only mother figure she’ll have is that bitch. Carly asks, what if the odds are better? Sonny says they’ll talk to the doctor. She says, if it’s relatively safe, do they want this? He says they don’t have talk until they see a doctor. She says it seems he doesn’t want the baby under any circumstances. He tells her that he didn’t say that. Maybe it’s her. She says, maybe it is. Michael is an adult, Josslyn is a teenager, and Avery is getting bigger. Do they want to do this all over again? Do they really want to bring another baby into their world? He asks if this is because of his business.

Lulu asks what about Spencer’s love life, and he says he has a few irons in the fire. He thought it would be gauche to brag about his success, when Doc is ruining his grandmother’s life. Lulu says Doc helped her through a tough time. Spencer says, it doesn’t excuse what Doc did to his grandmother. Curtis comes by, and Laura says Lulu is just about to be discharged. She has one thing to do first.

Franco says Elizabeth can’t tell the world their married. She says her sons need know, and tells him that he’ll never be alone again. Jordan comes in, and says, sorry; marrying hours are over. Elizabeth and Franco kiss. Franco thanks Drew, and Drew leaves with Elizabeth. Jordan says, Cliff too. She needs a moment alone with the newly married man.

Valentin tells Nina, they can get married tomorrow or next year, but he was under the impression she wanted to get married right away. She says she does want that, but long with a long engagement, they have time to plan a wedding, put their signature on it, and give people time to get used to the idea. Some people are not that keen on them getting married. He asks, any people in particular?

Sasha and Griff talk. Obrecht approaches them, and says she sees Griff has met her lovely niece. Griff says they’re acquainted. Obrecht says Sasha’s flame burns bright and hot like Nina’s. Take care not to wander too close to her flame. He may get singed. She laughs.

Peter wonders what Valentin could know about Sasha that he doesn’t want known? Maxie says, Nina is so happy to have her back, nothing would bother her. She’d forgive Sasha anything. The worst thing would be to lose her again. Peter asks, what betrayal would cause that? Maxie knows the answer, but doesn’t want to say it out loud. Given who Valentin is, and what he’s capable of, there’s a chance Sasha is not really Nina’s daughter.

Ava fixes her clothes. Not-Doc says, sorry; something came over him. He should have saved it for later. Ava says they’ll have a lot of laters; there’s only one now. They kiss, and Laura walks in.

Maxie tells Peter, after twenty-five years, Valentin is the one who finds Sasha, when they thought she was dead? After two DNA tests, she let it go. Nina has a lightness she didn’t have before, and is the happiest Maxie has ever seen her. Nina always wanted what she couldn’t have; a child of her own. The only way Valentin could change her mind was to provide what she never had. Like Peter said, the ends justify the means.

Spencer asks if Curtis is moonlighting. He thought Curtis was a police officer. Curtis says he’s not a cop, but he’s married to the commissioner. Spencer says, must be rough. A commissioner is busy. He asks how the election investigation turned out, but Curtis says it was sidelined. It wasn’t a priority. Spencer says why waste tax payers’ money, since the new election went off without a hitch. Justice was served. Curtis says the commissioner will get back to it and get to bottom of things.

Jordan tells Franco, don’t talk; just look. He says, what is it? and she says, a wedding gift. She shows him an envelope.

Not-Doc asks what he can do for Laura. She says she ran into his assistant, and thought he’d seen his last patient for the day. He says, Ava isn’t his patient; she’s his lover. Ava says she’ll give them a minute, and he kisses her again before she leaves. Laura says, really? and he says, it’s Valentine’s Day. She seems offended. Maybe it’s something she should explore. She says it seems unlike him. He says unlike him with her, but he’s with Ava now. He’s a new man.

Carly tells Sonny that they used to tell themselves the business wouldn’t touch their kids, but they know better now. The kids grew up with guards and bullet proof glass. Eventually they realized he was a criminal, and played by one set of rules, while they were expected to play by another. Avery is still young, but will figure it out eventually, and as much as Sonny protects them, he knows his family is a target. Do they want to do that to another child? Sonny says, it doesn’t seem fair, but Carly says, life’s not fair. It’s random and arbitrary. If they dwell the bad things, they’ll be paralyzed. They need to have hope and faith. Life doesn’t happen the way you expect. Sonny says even if she has a healthy pregnancy, and has a healthy baby, who will they remind her of? She says, Morgan.

Valentin says Sasha expressed reservations about he and Nina getting married. Nina says she thinks he’s great. She’s just being protective, and making sure Nina is jumping in with her eyes open. Nina thinks it’s better for both their peace of mind, if they walk down the aisle with no objections.

Maxie wonders how Valentin pulled off the test, and Peter says it can be faked. She says, one, absolutely, but two? From two different labs? And there’s no way Curtis would be involved. Peter says maybe the sample was rigged, but Maxie says, he got it directly from Sasha. What if he provided the sample that was given to Curtis? That would mean Sasha is in on it.

Obrecht asks if Griff has heard about her new endeavor. She’s The Invader’s new medical advice columnist. Sasha says she’s perfectly healthy, and Griff says he is too. She says the questions don’t have to be about maladies. Her column is more concerned with birth, aging, death, dying, and family matters. For instance, Sasha will want to learn the medical history of her family.

Not-Doc says Laura isn’t there to celebrate the holiday. Laura says Lulu is being discharged, and she came to thank him. He helped Lulu remember Franco was the one who attacked her, and they were able to bring him to justice. Not-Doc says he did what he had to do. Laura says it worked, so she thanks him. The arraignment is tomorrow. Not-Doc hopes the reckoning is swift, so the victims and the community can heal and move on. Like they need to. She says she told Alexis to put a rush on the divorce. It shouldn’t take long, since they don’t want anything from one another. He says they do need to address the prenup.

At The Floating Rib, Drew toasts to Elizabeth, Franco, and many years together.

Jordan tells Franco, it’s a sneak preview to the prosecution’s case. He opens it, and looks at the photos inside. He starts to breathe heavy, and says, what is this? She asks if he doesn’t recognize his handiwork. He throws it across the cell, and ask how she could do that to him? He didn’t do that. He couldn’t have done that. He couldn’t kill anybody; he doesn’t have it in him anymore. If he lived a million years, he wouldn’t understand who could do that to Kiki. Jordan says, a person without a soul, but he has one, doesn’t he? She says he didn’t attack Lulu, and didn’t kill Kiki or any of them.

Sonny tells Carly that he loves all the kids; hers and his. Morgan was from both of them; he shared their DNA. When he died, Sonny wanted to die too. He prayed for that. He doesn’t want to go through that terrible grief again. Carly says she loved Morgan so much. She misses him every day. She gets snapshots in her head. They’re random, and just hit her. Sometimes she remembers him as a toddler; next, she sees him as a grown man. She remembers the first time he talked with a deep voice. As much as she misses him, and it’s hard to grieve, she’s never wished he’d never been born. She’s glad they didn’t know how it would end at the beginning. The truth is, they don’t know how this will end. They don’t know what kind of life the baby will have, but if it’s safe, she wants to find out. She wants to have this baby. Sonny says, first things first. They see the doctor, and see how big the risk is. She says, all right. and they hug.

Valentin says Nina makes a good point. If they rush, it looks like they’re hiding something, and they won’t enjoy the journey. Nina wants to be married now. He does too, but wants to make sure she’s happy.

Maxie tells Peter, at first, she thought Sasha was a victim, but she would have to know. Valentin must have hired her. It will break Nina’s heart all over again. Peter says, unless it’s not true. Maxie says they won’t know for certain until they do a DNA test of their own. She knows how to make that happen.

Griff bets Sasha didn’t think she was getting a crazy aunt. Sasha says Obrecht is definitely a lot to handle. Maxie calls, and asks if Sasha is free tomorrow. Sasha has no plans, and Maxie offers to treat her to a  mani/pedi at a cute salon. She’ll send her the deets. Maxie tells Peter, one DNA sample coming up.

Franco tells Jordan that he didn’t do it. She says she’s seen his files. He’s a killer, but not the kind she’s looking. He asks if she’s letting him go.

Not-Doc says Laura Insisted on a prenup. It was not only generous, but prudent. He’ll accept the settlement it provides, and that will be the end of it. She looks confused, and he asks if Alexis talked to her. She says she didn’t have a moment. He says they’ll iron out the details, so there are no uncertainties between them. Laura thinks it’s probably best that they have their lawyers present. He hopes for a prompt conclusion. She says, her too. Not-Doc says, for all their sakes. She says, of course, and leaves. Ava comes back, and not-Doc says the prolonged divorce is taking its toll. She asks if Laura is dragging her feet, but he says they have to sort out the prenup. Then he’ll be a free man. Ava is surprised there’s a prenup. She pictures Laura insisting it would doom a marriage before it begins, and saying, what’s hers is his.

Laura leaves a message for Alexis, asking if Doc questioned her about a prenup. She says, call her back. It’s very important.

Lulu tells Spencer to give the lonely hearts talk a rest. His grandmother doesn’t need any more reminders. Spencer says she needs to steel her heart against that scoundrel. Her nature is too forgiving. Curtis asks if they’re good to go. Lulu says Laura just texted for them not to wait. She’ll meet them at home. Curtis thought she’d be pushing the wheelchair, but Lulu says something came up.

Ava says she and not-Doc should continue the celebration elsewhere. He asks if she minds a slight delay. One of his patients is in dire straits. We should start a drinking game for every time he says that. She says, as long as it’s slight. Don’t be long. She leaves, and he calls Kay at Ferncliff. He wants to drop in on his special patient. Make sure they’re prepared for his arrival. He’s on his way.

Elizabeth tells Drew, her husband says he’s innocent. Let’s go. They leave The Floating Rib.

Franco says, finally, sanity, and asks Jordan when he’s getting out. She says he’s staying where he is. He says he thought she said she knows he didn’t do it. Is she letting him take the fall? She says that depends on what he’s willing to do to prove he’s innocent. He asks what he has to do, and she says, whatever it takes.

Laura follows not-Doc out of the hospital.

On Monday, Chase asks if Willow has a problem with Brad, Ryan visits real Doc, and Laura says time is of the essence.

💋 Quotes of the Week

Happiness isn’t something that depends on our surroundings…it’s something we make inside ourselves. – Corrie ten Boom

When you boycott light, you spread darkness. – Netta Barzilai, on the push to boycott Israel’s hosting of the Eurovision

Only when we know who we are can we get what we want. – Littlefinger (Aiden Gillen), Game of Thrones

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. – Abraham Lincoln

That is a bad nose. – Dr. Terry Dubrow, Botched

Everyone thinks they have the best dog… and none of them are wrong. – W.R. Purche

🐶 Speaking of Dogs…

Company’s coming, so I have to jet early, but let these Westminster Dog Show cuties send you off on your weekend.

 

 

 

Feb15

February 14, 2019 – A Jailhouse Wedding, Rumble in the Chef Jungle, Quotes of Love & a Valentine

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

Sam brought Jason something. Danny made him a card. She tells him the scribble is from Scout. He loves it. She loves him. She hates that they’ll be separated on Valentine’s Day, but says she knows it counts least as a holiday. He agrees that he’s not a huge Valentine’s Day celebrating person, but he’s looking forward to celebrating with her. She asks if she can get that in writing. He says she knows he loves being with her. She has to go to the party, then she’s picking up the kids up, but she doesn’t have to leave now. They kiss.

Shiloh tells Kristina, job well done. She must be proud. She says she can’t take credit; she had help. He asks if she has any idea when her sister is arriving.

Franco is thrilled to see Elizabeth, but says she shouldn’t be there. She has a family to look after. She says one member of her family is at the police station. He’s part of her family, and she wonders when that is going to sink in. He says there’s nothing she can do for him. She says, maybe not, but there’s something she can do for them. They’ve been putting it off for too long. She wants to marry him. He says he wants to marry her too. She says, let’s do it. Right here right now.

At the MetroCourt, Ned and Olivia wish each other a happy Valentine’s Day. Ned says this time they got it right. Olivia agrees they haven’t had the best luck with that, but Ned says, this year, it’s going to change. He slides a keycard over to her. He says, not just any room; 610. He asks her to let him set the scene. Her, drunk as a skunk, about to adopt every dog in the animal shelter. That’s the night he fell in love with her, and he’s been falling ever since. They kiss. I have no idea what he’s talking about, so I must have missed that episode.

In bed, Carly tells Sonny, making love in the middle of the afternoon is a luxury. Sonny says, Valentine’s Day is just getting started. She says she thought they agreed not to exchange any gifts, but he says he loves to surprise her.

Robert tells Cabot, come on. He knows there are certain aspects of his research he never intended to be made public. Cabot asks why he should tell them, and Anna says, if he doesn’t answer their questions, he won’t get his sight back. He knows that voice. Alex Devane. Anna says, yes; it’s me.

Sonny tells Carly, it’s been a hard year; everything with his father. He leaned on her. She says they’re a team, but he says he couldn’t have done it without her. He needs her. Always. He doesn’t say it enough. He loves her and appreciates her, and there’s no one he’d rather walk this crazy world with. She says, funny he should say that. He tells her that he made reservations for dinner, and they have to get going. He got the best table, and doesn’t want to lose it. It will be a night to remember. She laughs, and when he’s out of earshot, she says, you could say that again.

Kristina says she’s sure Sam will show up soon, and Shiloh tells her to let him know. Valerie walks in, and Kristina say she didn’t know Valerie was coming. Valerie says Kristina did invite her. Along with everyone else on her MyFace page, but it was an invite. Kristina thought Valerie had been avoiding her, but Valerie says it’s totally forgotten. She’s sorry she overreacted. She was caught off guard, and didn’t handle it gracefully. Kristina says, and she did? Valerie wants to be friends again, if that’s cool. Kristina says, absolutely. Shiloh wonders where Sam is.

Spinelli arrives at Jason’s place. He hopes he’s not interrupting. Is he? Sam says, it’s okay. She was just leaving. She’s going to the Dawn of Day party. Spinelli implores her, proceed with caution. From what he’s uncovered, Shiloh is quite dangerous. He’ll fill Jason in. Sam says she’ll see Jason tomorrow. Jason tells her, be safe. When she’s gone, Jason asks Spinelli, how dangerous is he? Spinelli says, murderously so

Cabot asks, is it Alex Devane or Alex Merrick now? It’s been far too long Anna says, it has. Because of a bounty on her head, she couldn’t make herself known sooner. He asks, why now? and she says she needs to know about the project they worked on together. He says, wait. She’s not Alex. She’s the other one.

Franco says Elizabeth is joking. He asks if she realizes it’s just the two of them, and she says she realizes they keep putting it off because life gets in the way, and she’s done. It’s time they get in life’s way. He says, no. She can’t marry an accused killer behind bars. It’s not the wedding of her dreams, or what she deserves. She says all she needs is him. What does he say? Will he marry her?

Spinelli tells Jason, the story Shiloh spun is that his father was a ruined man after Sam wiped out his finances. It’s a compelling story, but far from complete. After Sam fled, Shiloh’s father registered a patent, and there was a bidding war over the rights. He was on his way to another fortune. Jason asks, what stopped him? and Spinelli says, his death. The brakes failed on his car. It was a freakish accident, considering it was a brand new high end vehicle. Jason asks if Spinelli thinks the brakes were tampered with, but Spinelli says, that’s unclear. He needs to do more digging. Jason says, do that. Start with what happened to the patent.

Shiloh is glad Sam made it. Kristina watches them, and Valerie asks if she’s okay. Does she need to talk? Kristina says if anyone should apologize, it should be her for getting the wrong idea. She’s been talking about it in group sessions. She tells Valerie, this place is amazing. They listen without judgement. She used to beat herself up over mistakes, but the truth is, there are no mistakes. Shiloh taught her, every choice, right or wrong, lays a brick in the path we walk. Every choice leads you to the now. Knowing that is the first step to self-acceptance. Valerie says, it sounds nice.

Shiloh hands Sam his book, and says, a gift. She says she already read it; cover to cover. He says, and…? She says she couldn’t help notice there was something missing – him.

At the MetroCourt, Sonny says he wanted to take Carly someplace else, but it is the best food in town. Is she okay with it? She says she’s okay with anywhere, as long as she’s with him. He tells the waitress that he ordered champagne, and she leaves to get it. He slides an envelope over to Carly. He asks if she remembers when they got married, they made a list of places they wanted to go. She says they’ve gone to almost all of them. He says, except one. Azores. Carly thought it was too difficult to get too, but Sonny was convinced otherwise. He says they’re leaving in three weeks. She seems hesitant, and he asks if she doesn’t want to go. She says she doesn’t know if she’s able to. He asks, why?

Anna says Cabot is mistaken, but he says, don’t bother denying it. He knows her sister quite well. Let him guess. That isn’t a medical colleague either. Robert says, Robert Scorpio, WSB. Anna says, who they are doesn’t change a damn thing. If he wants his sight back, he’ll have to answer questions, or her friend won’t treat him. Cabot says they’ve already overplayed their hand. He appreciates the attempt to trade on his familiarity with Dr. Merrick, but it’s apparent this is part of a WSB investigation. If they want his cooperation, they have to treat him first.

Sam noticed there’s not much in the book about Shiloh’s family. She knows about them, but doesn’t know anything about him. They sit. She remembers he told her that he never wanted to settle down, and his followers are his family, but is that entirely true? There had to be someone he was serious about at some point. Shiloh says his father’s personal experience left him closed off to sharing his life with another person. Sam says he means his father’s experience with her.

Sonny asks if Carly has too much work. She says they have a lot going on in general. There’s been a lot of turmoil in the past year; too much. She thinks life is like childbirth. Problems cause agony when you’re going through them, but when you get to the other side, the pain fades, and you’re left with the good. They’ve had trying times in the past year, but also beautiful moments she’s grateful for. Sonny says he’s grateful for her. She made him see it was important to spend time with his dad. She saw that, knew that, and helped him wrap his mind around it. Carly says she sounds amazing. Sonny says she’s not just an amazing mother, but an amazing wife. She’s his friend, and she loves him, period. it means a lot to him. Carly asks if he’s trying to make her cry. He says, no. he’s trying to get her to give him a kiss. She says she loves him.

Sam wonders how could Shiloh put himself out there, when he’s been so burned? He supposes it makes sense, but that’s not the only reason. He realized in order to find happiness, he had to find peace within himself. Sam says that resonates with her. He asks when she’s going to stop running, and find peace within herself?

Franco tells Elizabeth that his heart is so filled with her. He won’t marry her there. She asks, why not? and he says because he’s in jail, and no one is there to marry them. Unless Cliff is ordained. He calls over to the guard, and asks if he’s ordained. Cliff laughs, and Franco says he thinks that’s a no. Elizabeth says she thought about that recruited a person for the job. Drew comes in, saying, I heard you crazy kids want to get married.

Elizabeth thanks Drew for coming. Drew says she approached him last night, and she says she thought someone important to them both should do the honors. Franco asks if he’s ordained, and Drew says, it’s so easy, it’s frightening. Franco says they have no witness. He calls to Cliff, who asks, what now? Franco asks if it isn’t his job to keep eye on them. By definition, he thinks makes Cliff a witness. He tells Elizabeth that it’s insane. She knows, but wouldn’t have it any other way.

Valerie tells Kristina, now that they’re not avoiding each other, they can hang out again. Kristina says there are some great introductory seminars that she thinks would be perfect for Valerie. She’ll get a brochure.

Shiloh puts hands on each side of Sam’s face, and tells her, close her eyes. He says they get so sidetracked on their path, their thoughts become robots. They worry about the past, which is behind us, and the future is just imagination. What’s important is the present; the here and now. He asks, when is she? and Sam says, now. Kristina watches Shiloh touching Sam’s face.

Spinelli tells Jason, the plan is for him and Sam to focus on Hank/Shiloh, and he’ll focus on the father, and whatever fate befell him. Jason is sorry Spinelli isn’t with Ellie on Valentine’s Day, but Spinelli says he took the precaution of booking a flight home. Jason tells him, have fun, and tell Ellie that they said hi. Spinelli missed the sound of we. Jason says, the patent first, and Spinelli says he’ll call. Jason thanks him, and Spinelli spontaneously hugs him.

Kristina tells Sam and Shiloh, sorry to interrupt. Sam tells her to stay, but she says she has to go back to the event. She goes back to Valerie, wanting to show her the brochure, but Valerie has to get going. She has an early shift. She thanks Kristina, and says, it was fun. Call her. It’s great that she wants to spend time together. They hug. Valerie leaves, and Kristina looks panicked.

Sam gets up, and Shiloh asks if she’s leaving. Sam thinks it’s a good idea. It’s Kristina’s place; her home. She doesn’t want Kristina to think she’s stepping on her thing. Shiloh says, if Kristina thinks that, she’s not observing their tenets. She tells him, she’s trying to be sensitive; that’s all. He understands, and asks if she’ll come again. She says, yes, of course. She’ll see him around. He looks over at Kristina.

Outside, Sam calls Jason. She says she’s on her way out to pick up the kids. He asks how it went, and she says, good. He asks if she talked to Shiloh, and she says, it was pretty creepy. It’s so weird how he gets people to do things for him, and think it’s their idea. He asks about Kristina, and Sam says, she was pretty possessive. She thinks Kristina has a thing for Shiloh. Jason says, they’ll figure it out, and she tells him that she’ll see him tomorrow. He tells her, happy Valentine’s Day, and she asks if it killed him to say that. He says, no; he loves her. She says she loves him too.

Shiloh tells Kristina that her sister knows a lot about him. Kristina noticed they spent a lot of time together, and admits it bothers her. She doesn’t think she’s as enlightened as she ought to be, but he tells her not to be too hard on herself. He asks what level she’s at, and she says she’s only done the introductory course. He says the kind of enlightenment he’s talking about isn’t touched on until later. She says she doesn’t have the money for those courses. He says if she needed surgery, she’d find the money. Perhaps she should think about paying the same attention and importance to her soul. It’s something to think about. Can you say Scientology?

Finn tells Cabot, the terms are non-negotiable. Cabot says everything is negotiable. It’s not just hi vision on the line. If he answers their questions, he’ll be betraying people who could retaliate by killing him. If they want him to risk death, the operation comes first. Anna says, fine. Finn will neutralize the virus, and then talk. Cabot says, deal. Robert says he’ll make the arrangements. Cabot says he likes Anna

The news breaks in. Then when they come back, it’s to a commercial. Thanks, ABC.

Anna tells Cabot the feeling isn’t mutual. He says she has the same tenacity as her sister. How is she? She doesn’t know; they’re not in contact. He supposes he’s not surprised. They were always like oil and water. Robert comes back, saying the travel arrangements are made. They’re staying in a hotel tonight, and flying to Port Charles in the morning. Cabot says, fantastic. Anna thanks Robert, and he says, don’t mention it. He means it. He had to violate twelve protocols to move this bastard. He says, ready, doc? and wheels him out. Finn asks if Anna is okay. She says, something he said… It’s probably nothing. He tells her, happy Valentine’s Day, but she says they probably missed it. He says it’s a Swedish clock, but he’s still on Port Charles time. He kisses her.

Franco asks, what about rings? but Drew says Elizabeth thought about that, and shows him the wedding rings. Franco is impressed. He thinks Drew has a bright future as a wedding planner. Franco says Drew doesn’t have to do this, but it means a lot. Drew says he’s connected to Elizabeth through the boys, and they’ve been through some stuff. He thinks of Franco as a brother. One he’d like to choke half the time, nonetheless. He asks Franco to do him a favor. Treat Elizabeth right. She’s one of the good ones. Franco knows. Elizabeth comes back, and they join hands.

There’s a music part. Olivia and Ned get busy. Why are they even in this episode? Carly and Sonny kiss. Sam goes to Jason’s place, and let’s herself in. He asks, what about the kids? She says Monica wanted to take them somewhere, and it was hard to say no. They get busy.

Elizabeth says she didn’t know what expect when Franco came into her life. She never guessed he’d teach her the most important lesson she’d ever learn. Love is completely, unabashedly, insane, and the craziest thing of all is, that’s what makes it so beautiful. She’s forever grateful, and she’ll love, honor, and cherish him until death they do part. Drew says it’s Franco’s turn. Franco says, this is all he’s got. He loves her, and hopes it’s enough. He’s totally down for more loving, cherishing, and honoring. He loves her. He says, Elizabeth Imogene Webber, till death do they part. Drew tells him, well said, and asks if Elizabeth takes Franco as her husband. She does.

Drew asks if Franco takes Elizabeth to be his wife. He does. Drew says, by the power vested in him by the internet, he pronounces them husband and wife. They kiss through the bars.

Jason and Sam bask in the afterglow. She asks where he got the flowers, and he says he asked the flower lady. She thinks he means the florist. He asked what she suggested for someone who doesn’t like a big deal, but secretly likes holidays. Sam asks if she picked them out, but he says she told him whoever it was is a lucky woman, and went to the next customer. He asks if it was a bad choice. Sam says, it was a good choice. The florist was right; she’s a lucky woman. She wants to be nowhere else but with him. Jason gets it now. The point of Valentine’s day isn’t about chocolate and flowers. It’s about not taking love for granted. It’s about saying those words. He loves her so much. She loves him too. They kiss, and probably get busy again, but we don’t see that.

Ned asks Olivia who she’s calling. She says, the animal shelter; who does he think? She’s calling room service. They should open another bottle. He’s in. All in with her, forever. She says, room service can wait.

Back home, Sonny asks if Carly wants a drink. She says, no. She wants to sit with him for a second. He asks if she’s okay, and she says she’s great. She was just thinking about life, them, everything. How it has its ups and downs. she thinks as long as they have each other, and hold on to that connection, they can handle anything life throws at them. He says, sounds great, and she says, good. She’s pregnant.

Tomorrow, Maxie tells Peter the secret is about Sasha, Lulu says Franco is going to get what’s coming to him, and Carly asks if Sonny doesn’t want this baby.

🔪 On Top Chef, Art Smith was a guest judge for the Quickfire challenge, a spice taste test while blindfolded. I noted that Padma should really lose the white eyeliner. No. Just no. Sara was the winner, naming all twelve spices she tasted. The next challenge was for the chefs to create their own spice blend in honor of KFC’s Colonel Sanders. Courtesy of Art, we find out the Colonel didn’t achieve success until age sixty. There’s hope! The chefs only had a half hour to fry up some chicken. There was no elimination escape, but there was a $5000 prize. Sara was the big winner there too, totally redeeming herself from the boxed biscuit fiasco last week. Next, for the elimination challenge, the chefs had to work together on a progressive menu based on six of Muhammad Ali’s most memorable fights. The dinner was served at a charity gala being held at the Muhammad Ali Center, with Laila Ali as guest judge. Gail Simmons was also back, after having her baby. Eric came out on top, with something called fufu, a plantain dish from Africa. His course also represented the Rumble in the Jungle, aka the Ali vs George Foreman fight in 1974. Eddie had to gather up his knives and take a hike, the judges feeling he didn’t go far enough. He said being in the competition was about confidence and getting out of his own shell, and he thought he came out a better person and chef. Next time, who knows? I wasn’t paying attention. But in the useless brush-with-celebrity trivia department, I once saw Muhammad Ali in an elevator and he smiled at me, making my heart go pitty-pat.

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💖 Speaking Of Hearts…

A few Valentine related quotes.

Love is taking a few steps backward maybe even more…to give way to the happiness of the person you love. – Winnie the Pooh, aka A.A. Milne

Love is, above all, the gift of oneself. – Jean Anouilh

We are afraid to care too much, for fear that the other person does not care at all. – Eleanor Roosevelt

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

💞 Because It’s Still Valentine’s Day Somewhere…

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Feb9

February 8, 2019 – Griff is Next, a Helluva Finale, Small Chefs Coming, Bad Gina, Badder Michael, Cheap Ramona, Walking Again, OK for Cardi, Susan’s Tumble, a Half Dozen Quotes & Weekend Life

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

Jason asks if Sonny is reading the book. Sonny says Alexis gave it to him. He was hoping to see why Kristina is so hooked. Jason says he read it to research Shiloh, but doesn’t buy it. Sonny says, Alexis did, and he’s wondering how it affected Kristina. He wants to be filled in on Shiloh. Spinelli joins them and says, allow him. His research has borne something. He was in deep dive mode, but it has not been a proverbial cake walk.

Sam goes to the DOD house. Kristina answers the door, and asks why she’s there. Sam says, hello to her too. Shiloh says she’s there to see him.

On the phone, Alexis tells someone she was referred by Dr. Collins, and she’s wondering if she can get an appointment with Dr. Bern. Julian is taking out the garbage, and sees her. She says she’ll take the appointment tonight, and have Dr. Collins send her records. When she’s done, she asks Julian if he got that. He says she’s getting a new shrink?

Elizabeth wants to see Franco, but Jordan says they have a lot of questions for him, and the answers might not be pleasant. Elizabeth wonders why they’re assuming he’s guilty, and Margaux says, there’s strong circumstantial evidence. Franco is brought out, and asks Elizabeth where Scotty is. Jordan thinks he’s avoiding the inevitable. Margaux says the recovered the driver’s licenses from the art therapy room. Elizabeth says they were placed there; it’s a set-up. Jordan says it’s not the first time Lulu ID’d Franco, and Elizabeth says she’s confused. As for the licenses, Carly’s hair was found in Mary Pat’s hand, and the knife that killed Kiki went missing, and turned up in Griff’s apartment. Griff was innocent, and she doesn’t understand why they’re convinced Franco is guilty.

Not-Doc sees Griff, and flashes back to seeing him holding Ava. He signs in for blood donation, and sits next to Griff. He says, it’s a fine day to give blood, isn’t it?

Spinelli says, before David Archer went Zen and became Shiloh, he had a propensity for trouble. He lists many of Shiloh’s encounters with the law, as well as a couple of lawsuits. Sonny says maybe he was just a kid. Spinelli says, he was a restless young fellow, with too much money and no responsibility. After his funding went dry, he went searching for excitement, and ended up in Afghanistan. Then came the incident he claims turned his life around. Shiloh’s narrative reads phony and contrived, but Spinelli researched it, and the story checks out.

Shiloh tells Kristina that he and Sam were having a great conversation, and wanted to continue it. Sam says she wanted to find out more. She thought Kristina would be happier, and Kristina says it’s great Sam’s there, but she didn’t have a positive experience last time. Sam says she realized Kristina is important to her. She knows DOD is important to Kristina, so she’s come with an open mind. Shiloh says, after today, she’ll have a better understanding of Kristina’s dedication. Kristina leaves to do some outreach, leaving Sam and Shiloh alone.

Alexis says if Julian must know, she left therapy with Doc months ago, and realized it was premature. Julian asks why not go back to him, and she says he’s much too nosy. He says, good for her. It’s no secret she has a lot to work through. For someone who claims she’s done with him, she’s very interested in his relationship with Kim. They’re back together now. She says, poor Kim. She sits at the bar, and says, arrogant bastard. A guy sitting there says, I beg your pardon?

Not-Doc tells Griff, donating blood is an easy way to help save lives. Griff says, if you’re not afraid of needles, and not-Doc says, no problem there. And the post donation cookies help. Not-Doc says he needs Griff’s help, and Griff says, with…? Not-Doc says he can’t find Ava. Does Griff know where she is? Griff says, no, and asks why not-Doc would think he knew. Not-Doc says he saw them embracing earlier. Is there anything he’d like to share? Man to man.

Franco says Elizabeth makes salient points. Jordan says his situation is different. He asks, what about the licenses? Someone planted them; it’s exactly the same. Jordan says, those were obvious plants; the licenses, not so much. Franco suggests the killer deliberately deviated from the plan.  They came to him, and he told them all about himself. Now they’re exploiting his history, and using his past to pin the murders on him. Jordan says he has no alibi, and wears the same shoe as Lulu’s attacker. It matches the print. He says maybe they should drag everyone in who wears a size twelve. Jordan says then there are the notes from his sessions with Doc. Scotty shows up, and hands Jordan some paperwork. He tells her to take a look. They won’t be railroading his innocent son after all.

Jordan asks what it is, and Scotty says, a little thing he likes to call due process. Margaux says he wants an injunction. Scotty says Franco won’t be charged because of a medical factor. Margaux says they can’t move forward until Franco gets an MRI scan to make sure he has no brain tumor. Scotty asks if he’s going to have to call the judge.

Shiloh gives Sam a tour of the house. She says he has impressive friends. Jackie Templeton (aka Demi Moore, circa 1982). He says they met building sustainable housing in Central America. You meet amazing people doing outreach. He hopes it proves they don’t operate in the shadows. Sam has noticed he says we and us a lot, and he says likes to work closely in a collective sense. She says he has an almost paternal quality. She’s wondering why he never settled down and had a family. He says the members of DOD are his family. She gets that, but hasn’t he been tempted? He says he could ask Sam that question. She hasn’t settled down with Jason.

All Spinelli found were glowing endorsements. Sonny says, too clean. Shiloh’s got to be behind some kind of mess. Kristina comes in, and he thanks her for penciling him in. He’s sorry it’s short notice, but she says she was planning to come downtown anyway. The group she’s working with is hosting a Valentine’s Day dinner. He says her mom mentioned she’s been at the DOD house, and had nothing but good things to say. The seminar had a positive effect on her life.

Alexis repeats, arrogant bastard – not him. Unless he’s one too. She tells him not to take it personally. She’s sorry. She and her ex got into it. She’s sure her ex is nothing like him. He’s here alone reading and drinking water. He doesn’t know who she’s insulting now. She says she’s sure his book is a page turner. He shows her the cover, and it’s about Russia in the earlier 20th century. He says, so much social change in a short time. She asks if he’s a professor, and he says, a doctor, but a history enthusiast. He’s surprised she’s not drinking something stronger, but she says she had to give that vice up. He seems to be pounding it up with coffee. He says he has to go work. She thanks him for not asking her why she can’t drink anymore. He says, hmm… and I wonder if he’s her new shrink.

Alexis tells him that she quit two years ago. He says, congratulations, and she says it’s ironic that she’s sitting in her ex’s bar, since he drove her to drink, then drove her to therapy. The therapist had her bring him to the sessions. He asks if it worked, and she says the therapist dumped her. She has a new therapist, but no intention of bringing her ex to her sessions. He says, hmm… again, and she says, what? He tells her it’s not his place, but she says he has every right to an explanation. He says from what she’s told him, everything has been in the context of her ex.

Kristina asks what Sonny wants to know. He says Alexis gave him the book, and he was just reading it. He’ll let her know what he thinks. Kristina says Shiloh is a genius, and Sonny says, we’ll see. He told Shiloh that he’d better take care of daughter or else. She says he doesn’t trust Shiloh, but he says it’s what he would say to anyone spending that much time with her. She seems happy, and lights up when she talks about DOD. She says it’s kind of like the family she never had. He says, excuse me? and she says she didn’t mean it like that. She knows how fortunate she is, but she just inherited all of those relationships. Sonny says it doesn’t make them less important. She says she’s never been good at maintaining friendships, and her love life has always been messy. She finally found her people. She’s not just Sonny and Alexis’s daughter. There’s no history following her. She can define herself on her own terms.

Sam tells Shiloh that her relationship with Jason is none of his business. Or her relationships with anyone else. Shiloh says she’s confusing concern with judgement. It’s what they deal with there. They interrogate the mechanics of human behavior. Kristina’s session helped bring the barriers down that she put up around her trauma. They can help identify Sam’s barriers too. Sam says, fine. Make a believer out of her. Tell her why she can’t settle down. He asks if she’s sure she wants to hear this. Everyone she’s ever loved abandoned her.

Spinelli says his research didn’t yield much intel, but he did notice one constant. He shows Jason a picture of a woman with Shiloh, and says, she’s his closest ally. Or was at one time.

Griff tells not-Doc that he’s dead wrong. That ship sailed, and crashed and burned. Isn’t not-Doc dating her? There’s nothing left to discuss, unless not-Doc has something to add. Not-Doc says, you’re next… to give blood. Ha-ha! I love his little jokes to himself. Griff goes in, and not-Doc takes a cookie.

In the hospital hallway, Scotty asks for a moment with his client. Franco asks what the field trip is for; to buy time? Scotty says time is his best friend, and hopes the MRI goes at a snail’s pace. Elizabeth says, he’s stalling? Scotty says he’s delaying the charges, and asks her to come with him to see Griff. She kisses Franco, and says, it will be over soon. As usual, hospital security is totally lax, and the cop guarding him doesn’t care that Elizabeth could have slipped him a weapon. Scotty and Elizabeth leave, and Ava comes by. She says she heard he’d been arrested.

The guy tells Alexis, don’t get him wrong. If it’s cathartic, good. If bringing her ex helps, he thinks that’s fantastic. She says it doesn’t sound like he thinks so, and he says, maybe she doesn’t need her ex for her next breakthrough; just her. He’s been there, and realized the only person responsible for his own happiness is himself, and he’s not such bad company. Alexis says, except for the exiled Russian aristocracy. He says, that goes without saying. She says he’s insightful, and he says he’s been told he has that knack. He’d like to continue their conversation sometime. Perhaps over dinner.

Margaux asks what Jordan is thinking. Jordan says, Franco had the opportunity, but no motive. Margaux says, two out of three can convince a jury, and he didn’t have a motive before, but his killings were never random.

Franco tells Ava he was arrested, but it’s a misunderstanding. Ava says he’s no stranger to violence. He says he could never kill Kiki. He cared about her like she was his daughter. Ava says Kiki was her daughter, yet she found plenty of ways to hurt her. He says she’s not seriously thinking he did it. She doesn’t know what she’s thinking. When she thought he was Kiki’s father, she wanted to protect Kiki from him and his sadistic tendencies. You know what they say about old habits. He says his died. She says the cops say they have evidence, but he says they’re trying to pin the murders on him because of his history. He’s completely innocent, and while they’re wasting time with him, the murderer is free. He asks how she could think that of him after what they’ve been through. The lies, the manipulations, the double-crosses. Kiki was the better angel for both of them. He loved her, and would take his own life before he laid a hand on her. Ava believes him.

Griff asks if Elizabeth and Scotty want him to help exonerate Franco as a suspect in Kiki’s murder. Elizabeth promises he’s innocent. He didn’t do it. Scotty says Griff is legally obligated, so it’s not an option. Griff says he has patients in greater need of an MRI, and it will be a few hours. Scotty tells him, take his time. Scotty leaves, and Elizabeth thanks Griff. He says he didn’t have much choice. Elizabeth asks what happened; he has a scrape on his head (the second time they referenced that now). He says it’s nothing; he’s fine. She knows he’s having a hard time lately, and says if he needs to talk, she’s there. He repeats that he’s fine.

Not-Doc looks at Ava’s picture on his desk. He says Griff thinks he can throw her away like trash, and come crawling back to take her away from him. He just has to go. It will be difficult with Franco in jail, but Dr. Monroe has been visibly depressed since Kiki died. It’s the talk of the hospital. It would be terrible if he suffered an unfortunate accident.

Jason asks who the woman is, and Spinelli says, her name is Harmony. Just Harmony. She was born Loraine Miller, but changed her name when she joined DOD. Shiloh is the idea guy, and she’s more practicality. She helped him open branches, the most recent in Beechers Corners. Jason wonders why she didn’t follow Shiloh.

Shiloh hopes he didn’t offend Sam. Kristina told him about the hardships she had in life. How she was abandoned, and raised by an artist. It’s not a bad thing. Sam says, it’s not? Sharing her personal, private information with someone she doesn’t know? He says he’s concerned for Sam. He has no idea what she’s been through; the trials and dashed hopes. It’s not surprising that she’s attracted to dangerous men; it’s the only thing she knows. Sam says she thinks it made her strong. He says, what we think and reality are often different. Sam says he has impressive insights. He hands her the book, saying it’s part of the program. She was thinking of setting up a session. He says if she’d like another shot, she’ll have the opportunity shortly. She asks, what kind? and he tells her to come to their Valentine’s Day event. He thinks it will be the start of a new beginning for her.

Sonny wants to take Kristina and Mike out to dinner. Mike would be thrilled to see her. She asks how Mike is adjusting. Sonny says, it’s tough, but it was the right thing to do. She’s sure Sonny misses having him at home, and Sonny says he was slipping away more every day. There’s going to be a time when he doesn’t remember any of them, so it makes you realize how important it is to hold on to family while you still can. He’s happy that she’s happy at DOD, but doesn’t want her to forget her family. Kristina says, never. He tells her, if things don’t work out at DOD, he’s always there for her. They hug.

Alexis says the guy doesn’t want to have dinner with her. He says, maybe exchanging numbers would be a good start, but she says, it’s not a good idea. He seems like a nice guy, and she has a lot of issues. She thought she was ready to date, but doesn’t think it’s a good idea. She’s going through things she has to work out. He says, there’s nothing wrong with that. If she changes her mind… He gives her his card, and leaves. Julian asks what happened to her friend? She says if he means the guy she was talking to, she doesn’t know him. He was just being nice. She says she has an appointment, and leaves.

Ava says she knows Franco was heartbroken losing Kiki, and knows he’s telling the truth. It’s obvious. He says that means a lot. She says she just needed to hear him say it. He tells her that he needs a favor. He needs her to talk to Doc. The cops subpoenaed his nots, and for some reason, he made Franco sound like he was on the verge of a psychotic, homicidal break. If he felt that way, why not help him? Maybe Doc didn’t believe he’d act on his tendencies. Ava says maybe that’s why he didn’t say something to her. She says she owes someone an apology, and runs off.

Doc finds Griff, and says things got tense earlier, and he wants to apologize. He knows Kiki’s death affected Griff, and he’s sorry to upset him. They shake hands, and Griff says, apology accepted. Not-Doc says, speaking of Kiki, he was talking with the other doctors, and they want to put a brick for her in the memorial courtyard. The best place to pick a spot is from the roof. If Griff has a few minutes, his input would be appreciated. Griff says he has a few minutes.

Jason tells Spinelli, if Harmony went everywhere with Shiloh, why not there? If someone can answer all their questions, it’s her. He’s taking a ride to Beechers Corners to see what he can find out.

Sam thanks Shiloh for showing her around. If she has follow-up questions, don’t hesitate to call. No pressure. He hopes to see her on Valentine’s Day. He thinks it would be good for her. Kristina comes back, and Sam says she was just about to tell Shiloh that she’s going to attend their Valentine’s Day event. Shiloh says, wonderful news, and Kristina says, fantastic. Her face doesn’t look like it’s fantastic though.

Alexis knocks on her new doctor’s office door. He says, come in. Yep, it’s that guy. She says, of course it’s you.

Elizabeth tells Franco it might be hours; stop worrying. He says, what if the tumor is back? She says he’d know it, but he says, would he? What if he didn’t, and did horrible things in a blackout? She doesn’t believe that. He says he’d like to think he knows himself and he’s not capable of horrible violence, but he is capable of horrible violence. What if he’s wrong? What if the tumor is back and calling the shots? She knows it’s a nightmare, and it’s hard to have faith in himself, but she has enough for both of them. She loves him. They kiss. Which again, the officer ignores.

Jordan says Franco was accused of murder, but never prosecuted because he had no capacity. Franco considered killing performance art. It was simultaneously art and a challenge to law enforcement. Margaux says, the murders fit his pattern. How the corpses were found staged screams artistic. Why is Jordan still unsure? Jordan says, it’s too neat; too easy. She’s mad at herself for not seeing it sooner. She’d feel better if she could find something iron clad. If they’re wrong, the real killer is still out there.

Ava goes to Doc’s office, but not-Doc isn’t there.

Griff and not-Doc go out onto the roof. Not-Doc points out the vantage point for the view of the memorial courtyard. As Griff looks, he takes a syringe out of his sleeve.

Next time, Jason meets Harmony, Sam says Shiloh is about to get a taste fo his own medicine, and Ava tells not-Doc that she knows what he’s been up to.

🔥 I missed the very beginning, but Mia (rookie) and Ariel (veteran) were the two finalists on Hell’s Kitchen. As usual, the former contestants returned to back the finalists up for the big dinner. Both Mia and Ariel’s families were VIP guests, as well as Marcia Clark, and some comedian I’ve never heard of. Gordon was so wired, he even told maître’d Jean-Philippe to piss off. We took a trip down the two chefs’ Memory Lanes, while Gordon pondered his decision. When called into his office, Gordon told Mia that she’d been strong in the challenges, and a creative chef. Ariel was praised for never having been up for elimination. He said they were both winners in his eyes. Although, what else is he going to say? In the end, it was Ariel’s door handle that turned, and she was on her way to becoming the executive chef at Hell’s Kitchen at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Not too shabby, considering the salary is a quarter of a million bucks. Gordon said she was fiercely talented and a real leader. I have to agree; she was excellent at taking charge. Mia said it wasn’t the end for her; just the beginning. I did have to wonder how you could possibly go up from there, but she can certainly get a job anywhere she likes. Ariel said she didn’t just make it out alive, but made it out a winner.

🍗 MasterChef Junior begins its new season on Tuesday, March 5th.

🍹 Better to Tie One On At the Casita…

Apparently, divorce isn’t agreeing with Gina like she thought it would.

https://pagesix.com/2019/02/01/rhoc-star-gina-kirschenheiter-arrested-for-dui/?utm_source=maropost&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pagesixdaily&utm_content=20190202&tpcc=pagesix_daily&mpweb=755-7600305-711673032

🐨 Maybe It’s Just an Aussie Thing…

And BTW, Ashley is pregnant.

https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2018/09/real-housewives-potomac-michael-darby-sexual-assault/

🍕 I’ll Bet She Asked For Separate Checks Too…

Well, it is 20%.

https://pagesix.com/2019/02/05/ramona-singer-leaves-a-lousy-tip-at-pizza-joint/?utm_source=maropost&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pagesixdaily&utm_content=20190206&tpcc=pagesix_daily&mpweb=755-7607154-711673032

👹 It’s Ba-a-ack…

Sunday, February 10th at 9 pm.

https://comicbook.com/thewalkingdead/2019/02/04/the-walking-dead-calls-super-bowl-53-a-filler-episode/?utm_source=Comicbook.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=190203_221339_Comicbook.com%20Daily%20Newsletter&utm_content=Link

🏈 Speaking of the Bowl…

Someone doesn’t know the meaning of hypocrisy.

https://pagesix.com/2019/02/02/why-cardi-b-wont-be-watching-the-super-bowl/?utm_source=maropost&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pagesixdaily&utm_content=20190203&tpcc=pagesix_daily&mpweb=755-7601383-711673032

💃 She’s Even Cute When She Falls…

La Lucci: grace under everything.

https://www.eonline.com/news/1012831/susan-lucci-recovers-like-a-pro-after-falling-on-the-runway?source=email&medium=emn-content-4&cmpid=morning-a&content=emn-news

👄 Quotes of the Week

My mother said when the doctor smacked me on my butt, I thought it was applause and I’ve been looking for it ever since. – Kathy Bates on Dr. Phil

Nobody can hurt me without my permission. – Mahatma Gandhi

Behaving like a princess is work. It’s not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It’s more about how you are inside. – Julie Andrews

This world is full of conflicts and full of things that cannot be reconciled. But there are moments when we can… reconcile and embrace the whole mess, and that’s what I mean by ‘Hallelujah.’ –Leonard Cohen

It’s the damn dumbest nineteen minutes in the universe. – Andrea Lee (R. Kelly’s ex-wife), regarding I Admit

Liquor. It doesn’t not help. – commentator Zach Noe Towers, Dating: No Filter

🎆 Once More Unto Your Weekend…

This song will forever make me think of Bosom Buddies. It’s my life for the next two days anyway.

 

 

 

Feb2

February 1, 2019 – Ava Interrogates Lulu, Motto Volunteers, Junior Chefs Return, Stassi’s Mom is a Jerk, Ten Whole Quotes & Blue

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

On his phone at the MetroCourt, Sonny tells his dad to check his schedule and pencil him in. He’s kidding. He’ll coordinate with the kids, and see him on Saturday. Brick sits with Sonny and asks how his dad is doing. Sonny says, if you ask him, he’s great, but they had to put him in permanent care.

There’s a knock at Kim’s door. It’s Carly. She’s happy to hear Oscar is going back to school. Kim asks if she’s looking for Josslyn, but Carly wanted to see how she’s doing. She brought bagels. She sees the scarf, and says, it’s pretty. She didn’t know Kim knitted. Kim says, calling it knitting is being generous. She was showing Drew her handiwork, and forgot to put it away. Carly says, so Drew was there last night.

Drew goes to Charlie’s, and tells Julian he wants to talk about favors. A housekeeper, car maintenance, meals. He’s sure Julian’s intentions were clear, but it’s time to stop. Julian says he and Kim might have broken up, but that doesn’t stop him from caring. Drew guesses that’s why he cheated.

Olivia-Q sees Ava come into the MetroCourt bar, and says she doesn’t want any trouble. Ava knows how Carly feels about her. Ava says she’s there for Olivia. Olivia can’t imagine what they have to discuss. Ava says she wants Olivia’s help to track down Kiki’s killer.

Alexis shows up at not-Doc’s office, saying she’s taking advantage of his open door policy. She asks if he has a few minutes, but he says he’s in the middle of something pressing. She says she should have known open door was a metaphor. He says, since she’s there, he’d like to talk with her. It has to do with his ex-wife.

Jordan sees Curtis at the hospital. She heard Lulu was transferred out of ICU last night. She’s sure Lulu’s family and the medical staff feel more secure with him there. He wishes he could do more. He really wants to catch the killer. She says he might get his wish. They have a suspect. Laura overhears.

Elizabeth asks Franco why he was working so late. He tells her that he wasn’t at work. He’s just going to come out and say it. The PCPD called him in for questioning. They thinks he’s the killer.

Laura asks Jordan if she heard right. The police have a suspect? Jordan says they brought someone in for questioning last night. Laura asks, who? but Jordan can’t share the details until they know more. Laura says they have her full support. Jordan asks how Lulu is, and Laura says, exhausted and frustrated. It’s weighing on her that she can’t remember. She finally got Lulu to sleep after some coaxing.

Lulu dreams she’s back in her office. The door handle jiggles, and she opens the door. She screams, no, no, no!

Sonny tells Brick that his dad is comfortable at Turning Woods. It was his decision. He even has a girlfriend there, but it wasn’t easy letting him go. They’d been thinking about it for months. It was time. Brick asks how Sonny is holding up. Sonny says, it’s pretty weird. For the first time since he was a kid, he felt like his dad was watching out for him.

Julian tells Drew that his relationship with Kim is between them, and doesn’t concern him. Drew says Oscar is his son, and Kim is his mother. That makes her family. She’s dealing with something painful; he doesn’t need to make it harder. Julian says, right. He hired a service to make it harder. After he saw them on New Year’s Eve, he thought it would help if he backed off, and cut ties, so Drew could take his place. Drew asks if he knows how bad he hurt Kim. Maybe he should do what he can to never hurt her again. Julian says, maybe he’s right.

Kim tells Carly, nothing happened, but Carly says she wasn’t implying otherwise. She knows they’ve been spending tome together with Oscar, and hopes they’re taking care of themselves. They should remind each other from time to time, and, for record, no one would blame them if… Kim says they’re the only ones who know what’s happening with the other. If they’ve found comfort in that, it’s not something they’re thinking about. Carly isn’t sure Drew feels the same way.

Laura tells Lulu that she’s safe, and to catch her breath. She was having a nightmare. Jordan says it was about the attack. Can she says what happened in the dream? Lulu says she was in her office, and someone was trying to open the door. She went to let them in, and was just about see their face, when she woke up. Jordan says it’s frustrating, but a good sign. Her memory is returning. Lulu says she still doesn’t know who attacked her, and killed Kiki. Jordan tells her there are methods to help unlock memories, but Laura says Lulu’s not ready. She needs to rest. Lulu says she won’t get any rest while that monster is still free. Laura says she hired Curtis for extra precaution. Jordan says he’s happy to help. Lulu is scared for everyone else. The killer is still out there, and could strike again.

Ava knows Olivia has no reason to help her, but whatever she thinks about Ava, Ava doesn’t think she had anything against Kiki. As a mother, she must want justice for Kiki and her own daughter-in-law. Olivia asks how Ava thinks she can help. Ava says when she first arrived in Port Charles, she was told Olivia possessed certain abilities; visions, premonitions. Olivia needs to use her magic to tell Ava who killed her daughter.

Olivia tells Ava that she’s sorry, but doesn’t think she can help. Ava says she has the potential to help another mother. She even did an act at the Nurses’ Ball. Olivia says, it was a joke; an act for charity. Ava asks if it was an act when she was consulted by the PCPD on cases. Can she do it again? Ava shows her a picture of Kiki as a little girl, and puts it in her hand. She also gives Olivia a piece of jewelry, saying, she loved sunflowers. She asks if there’s anything Olivia thinks would help; tell her. Olivia says Ava doesn’t understand. Her visions don’t make sense. She only sees the future; never the past. Ava says she can prevent him from hurting someone else. Olivia says it’s been years since she had them, and Ava says, please try. Olivia looks at the picture.

Elizabeth says, that’s crazy, absurd, but Franco says Jordan disagrees. He gets why they’d want to talk to him. That’s why he went in and answered their questions. He was sure he wouldn’t hear from them again. It’s been difficult to put that part of his life behind him, when darkness is harkening at the door. Elizabeth suggests he talk to Doc, but Franco says Doc dumped him.

Alexis tells not-Doc, as Laura’s attorney, she’s bound to remind him that she can’t discuss the divorce. Not-Doc says he hasn’t asked her to betray her client’s trust. All he’s asked for is a clean break, and no runaround. Alexis says, Laura isn’t stalling. He says he’s eager to move on, and she says she’ll do her best to expedite it. He says he also has to settle the matter of the prenup. He lost his copy. She says, not a problem. She’ll get him another one. He says she heard him out; the least he can do is reciprocate. What did she want to talk about? She says she wanted to start sessions again.

Ave says, anything? Olivia is sorry. She has nothing.

Brick tells Sonny that he’s sorry about Mike, and he’s just a phone call away. Sonny appreciates how he modified the house for Mike. He’s refusing to pretend; there’s nothing he can do. Mike thinks he’s going to be right back. He hopes Brick never feels this desperate. There’s also whoever stabbed his daughter-in-law. It seems the only way they’re going to get caught, is if they try again. Brick says, be patient; Lulu will remember. Sonny goes over to Olivia, and asks if everything is all right. Ava says they’re done, and leaves. Sonny asks Olivia what that was about, and Olivia says, grief. Ava is looking for answers; grasping at straws. She can’t say she blames Ava. Nobody knows where their boy is, and no one can reach him. He needs to know what happened to Lulu. Sonny might have something that can help.

Drew runs into Carly outside of Charlie’s. Carly says she just saw Kim. He asks how she’s doing, and Carly say she’s on her way to do more knitting. Drew says, nothing happened, and Carly says, Kim said the same thing. She thinks it’s great that they’re closer. It’s a difficult time, and it’s important that they have someone to lean on, and share things with. If he can be that, she thinks it’s great. He asks, why the sudden interest in his relationship with Kim? Not for his sake? She asks, who else? and he says, Jason and Sam.

Julian drops in on Kim, who says she’s getting ready for work. He says they have unpacking to do after last night, and she says, ya think? He let her believe that he slept with someone else. He says he never meant to hurt her. She says he did everything he could to drive her away, when Oscar took a turn for the worse. He says he shouldn’t have done it. He loves her. She says he has a funny way of showing it, and he says he wasn’t convinced mending their relationship was the right thing. He was glad they broke up. She asks, if he loves her, why is he saying that? He says he sees the way she and Drew look at each other.

Alexis tells not-Doc, the sessions were helpful. He asks why she stopped coming, and she says, hubris. She thought she figured it out. She wants to feel like she did when she and Julian were together. She has more work to do. He says he can refer her to a colleague. He can’t treat her as a patient again.

Sonny introduces Brick to Olivia. She asks how Sonny knows him, and Brick says he works in IT security. Sonny says Dante needs to know what’s going on. Brick says he’s trying to bust an arms dealer named Rog. Sonny knows that name. He says they’ve been trying to make contact, but don’t want to blow his cover. They need a third party; basically a friend. Brick says he’ll see what he can do.

Ava approaches Lulu’s room, and tells Curtis, she’s there to see Lulu. Lulu says, it’s okay. Ava says she heard Lulu is going to make a full recovery. That’s wonderful. Laura says they appreciate Ava’s concern, but Lulu has to rest. Ava says the police believe the same person who attacked Lulu killed Kiki. There must be something she can tell them. Laura says, Lulu isn’t up to this, but Lulu says, it’s okay. She tells Ava that she tried to remember. Ava snaps, try harder, and Laura says, stop it; this isn’t appropriate. Ava says she’ll never see her child again. She shows Lulu the picture of Kiki, and asks her, please look at it, and promise to remember who took her daughter. Ava is crying, and Lulu starts to cry. Laura says, how dare she?

Drew is sure Carly knows what’s going on with Jason and Sam. She says she does, and she’s happy for them. She’d be just as happy if he and Kim reconnected. He doesn’t remember her, but they share a past. Maybe that’s why they’re being pushed together now. Or maybe what they have now is strong enough on its own. He’s been fighting too long, and deserves a partner who knows everywhere he’s been. He says, that’s a tall order. Carly says, if Kim fits it, she’s lucky.

Julian tells Kim, maybe it’s not the kiss. Maybe it is. Or maybe he realized what she’s going through is impossible, unthinkable, and she and Drew need each other. He’d never forgive himself if he ruined her having a relationship with Oscar’s father.

Alexis tells not-Doc she thought he said come back any time, but he says that’s before his ex-wife became her client. He understands conflict of interest, and says he’ll give it some thought, and come up with the best referral. Jordan pops in, saying she’s sorry to interrupt. Alexis says she was on her way out. Not-Doc asks how he can help her, and she says she has questions about one of his patients – Franco Baldwin.

Elizabeth wonders how Doc could dump Franco. Franco says Doc claimed he plateaued, and offered a referral. He’s the only shrink that actually heard him. Elizabeth says they’ve been through a lot together. Franco can’t think about going through that again with someone new. Elizabeth thinks he should give it another shot. If Doc knew what he went through, she’s sure he’d see Franco.

Olivia asks Sonny how Lulu is, and he says, resting and recovering. She still doesn’t remember who did it, so Laura hired Curtis to watch her room. Olivia says, it’s good to be cautious. That’s another reason Dante should be there. Sonny says he’s been gone six months. No one thought it would last that long. They have to stay smart, and not blow his cover – assuming it hasn’t been blown already. Olivia says she’s worried. She’s a mother, and an Olympian at worry. What if something has gone terribly wrong? Brick comes back, and Sonny asks if he had any luck. Brick just looks at him

Curtis asks, what’s going on? Laura says Ava is on her way out, and she’s not coming back in. Curtis asks if Ava needs assistance. Ava and Lulu lock eyes for a moment. Ava walks to the door, and says she hopes Lulu will do whatever she has to, to remember. Laura follows her, and asks how dare Ava attack her daughter like that?

Sonny says if they find Rog, they find Dante, but Brick says he’s been off the grid for three years. Sonny suggests Brick contact one of his guys. Brick says he’ll stay on top of it, and tells Sonny, stop worrying. This ain’t over. They’ll get Dante home where he belongs. Olivia looks at Sonny. A lot of meaningful looks today.

Ava tells Laura, sorry she’s not sensitive enough for her. Her daughter was murdered. Laura says that doesn’t excuse her behavior. Lulu needs to recover, and pressure won’t help, especially if it puts her back in ICU. Ava is sorry. She’s just so angry and sad. She cries. Laura feels for her; she knows the pain, but Ava can’t do that to her daughter. Ava says she’s glad Lulu is better. She really is. She hurries away.

Curtis tells Lulu that he had the feeling the visit wasn’t going to end well. Lulu takes full responsibility. Curtis says, rest assured, he’ll be way more selective from now on. She can refer to him as the gatekeeper. Laura comes back, and thanks him. Lulu asks how she’s doing; it sounded nasty. Laura doesn’t blame Ava is frustrated. She just wants justice for Kiki. Lulu says the longer she can’t remember, the more likely the killer is to get away. She asks Laura to call Jordan, and ask her to come back. She has an idea.

Jordan says not-Doc has talked to Franco. He asks if they’re concerned that he’s the killer. Jordan says he’s important to the investigation. Not-Doc says sharing their conversations would be an ethics violation; he could lose his license and the trust of his patients. Jordan says she can get a warrant, but he makes no promises then either. She thanks him for his time, and he mulls things over.

On the phone, Elizabeth tells Cameron that he needs to come straight home to help his brothers with their homework. They need extra attention, especially Aiden, so don’t rush. She sees Laura, and asks if Lulu is okay. She heard Lulu was out of ICU. Laura says she’s physically stronger, but still can’t remember. She’s getting pressure from all sides; it’s a tough position to be in. She’s the only one who can ID the killer. Elizabeth says it will be a relief when they start focusing on the real killer, and quit wasting time questioning Franco. Laura flashes back to Jordan saying there was a suspect.

Carly knows Drew’s situation is extremely complex, but hopes he’s  paying attention to how he’s feeling. He hopes this isn’t a self-care lecture, and I identify. She says what kid wouldn’t want his parents together? Drew says Oscar has a lot going on. What if it doesn’t work out? She thinks that’s a fair concern, but what if it did?

Kim asks Julian why he thinks it’s okay to make decisions about them without her input? He says he sees her and Drew drifting back to one another. She admits they’ve gotten closer and are bonding as parents. No one else knows the grief and fear they’re going through on a daily basis. But she thought they had their own understanding. She misses how he made her laugh, and how special he made her feel. Things were easy with him. There was no cancer, no ticking clock, no fear. She misses him. He misses her too; a whole lot. She asks what they do now. He says maybe he messed up past the point of fixing it, but if he did, he wants her know how much she’ll always mean to him. She says, her too. He tells her if there’s anything she and Oscar need, let him know. Until then, he’ll see her around. She asks him to wait. She tells him that she does need him, and kisses him.

Sonny tells Olivia, sorry. He thought Brick could help. Olivia says he tried, and she appreciates it more than he knows. It looks like they’ll have to wait this one out. Sonny says, there might be one person who could help them reach Dante. Spinelli?

There’s yet another knock at Kim’s door. She says, it doesn’t stop. She opens the door, and Drew is there. He says, sorry, and she tells him, it’s been a busy morning with the door. She’s glad he stopped by. She wants to tell him face to face that she and Julian decided to give their relationship another go. She has to run to work, and breezes past him. He says, bye.

Ava goes to Charlie’s. Julian gives her some coffee, and says he wanted to thank her for her advice. She asks if that means he’s taking a vacation. He says he’s not leaving Port Charles. He has unfinished business to attend to. She knows the feeling.

Not-Doc writes, Franco? on his notepad. Franco walks into the office, and not-Doc says he was just thinking about him. Franco says his new assistant is ruthless. Not-Doc asks what brings him by, and Franco says he needs not-Doc’s help.

Terry calls Elizabeth, and she has to go. Alexis asks Laura if she has a minute to talk about – Laura says they’ll catch up later. She’s gone before Alexis can finish saying, her prenup.

Jordan returns to Lulu’s room. She asks if Lulu remembers something. Lulu says, no, but earlier, Jordan mentioned other methods that can help unlock her memories. She’s on board. Jordan asks if she’s ready to try hypnotherapy, and Lulu says, absolutely.

Franco knows not-Doc told him that he’d plateaued, but with all due respect, he thinks that’s wrong. His life is on the verge of falling apart again. This time, for something he didn’t do. He needs to deal with the feelings or he’ll do something to make it worse. No one knows his mind better. He made it possible for Franco to deal with everything he blocked out. He asks if not-Doc would consider seeing him again. Not-Doc says, excellent idea, and Franco is like, huh?

On Monday, Ava asks Chase what he’s doing to find the monster who killed her daughter, Lulu is all for hypnotherapy, and Sonny asks Anna for help.

🔥 On Hell’s Kitchen, Ariel won a tableside challenge and got a day in Malibu complete with horseback riding. She chose Bret to come along with her. Mia and Motto (no comment) had to prepare things for the bar – Mia called it the never ending pit of citrus – and do some general prep for that evening’s dinner. They claimed there were VIP guests and celebrities at the dinner, but they only showed Amber Rose. Who, I might add, was pretty excited about seeing Gordon IRL. Each of the chefs took a turn at being in charge, and there were deliberate sabotages in the kitchen to test the them; such as the wrong pasta for carbonara, swapping orzo for rice, and tuna tartare when it should have been beef. Another thing you never want to hear Gordon say is, who made this?

Motto felt he proved himself, but decided to put himself up for elimination. Bret was like, holy curve ball. Motto felt, at the end of the day, the place he needed to be was back home. He wanted to raise a family, and raise the culinary standard in Baton Rouge. He wanted to use what he learned to mentor others. Ariel wept at the level of Motto’s understanding of what he wanted. I agree that took guts. Gordon was actually speechless. Motto said it was an incredible experience, and he wasn’t giving up, but going forward. Gordon said he never met a chef so sincere, and when he was done in Baton Rouge and ready for his next move, call him. Motto left with his head held high. What brought him in was the opportunity to prove himself. He had rough starts and shaky moments, but stayed true to himself. The big city and spotlight might come in the future, but he was going back to push the hell out of the envelope. Gordon told them another chef would be leaving – now. He asked each of them why they belonged in the finale. They all said blah-blah-blah that they were ready for the big time. I had the feeling Gordon already knew his decision though. Ariel went through to the final round first. He said she’d been a consistent performer, and the change from season six was incredible. Bret crossed himself, and… to be continued. Next time, veteran Bret and rookie Mia will face off in a roller coaster ride of an episode.

🍕 MasterChef Junior returns on Tuesday, March 5th. It looks like Christina will be dressing up like one of those cake dolls, where the skirt is the cake part. Maybe you had to be there, but it looked really cool.

🍷 Mini Stassi Rant…

I think this article is unfair. Stassi’s mom was a handful from the jump, drinking too much, and putting Stassi down to her boyfriend over and over. Bleh. She treated Stassi like dirt and embarrassed her; then created drama, making the dinner about herself.

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📣 Quotes of the Week

And that, my dear, is how you run an asylum. – Matron Grady (Judith Light), Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. – Eleanor Roosevelt

Reality is a sliding door. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sabrina can go from zero to bitch in about fifteen seconds. – Jerimiah, Return to Amish

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead

Adults are obsolete children. – Dr. Seuss

I’d play, but I have that hip thing going on. Meaning I’m too hip to play. – Earl (Garrett Morris), 2 Broke Girls, to Han, who’s forming a diner baseball team

I have no plans, and no plans to plan. –  Mario Cuomo (That sounds about right.)

Half a truth is often a great lie. – Benjamin Franklin

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. – e. e. cummings

🐟 This Never Gets Old…

I find her beautiful, but I’m not sure if this dude is brave or stupid. Says the person who was only stung by a bee once – when she tried to pet it. I was four, okay?

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January 25, 2019 – Robert Has Intel, Chefs in the Black, a Thief, a Question, Lucky Number Quotes & Rock

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What I Watched Today

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

 

General Hospital

Sam wakes up next to Jason. She touches his face and he wakes. She says, it’s real, and he says, yeah; it’s happening. They kiss and exchange I love yous. Then get busy.

Carly sees Drew at the MetroCourt. She asks how Oscar is, and he says, they released him this morning. He asks about Josslyn, and Carly says they had a long talk. Carly understands what they were trying to do; live like there’s no tomorrow. Drew says, Josslyn has a tomorrow.

Elizabeth tells Franco that she’d mainline coffee if she could. She hardly slept. He says, boys are awful; kids are mean. Aiden asks if he can play video games. Elizabeth thought he didn’t like them anymore, but Aiden tells her Jake said he’d play with him. She tells him, no online games. When Aiden is out of earshot, Jake asks if it’s because of what told them. Franco says it’s good he told them, and Elizabeth says she’s proud of him, looking after his little brother. Jake says he’ll make sure Aiden stays offline. He leaves, and Franco asks Elizabeth what’s up. She doesn’t know if Aiden is gay, or what that even means at this point.

At the station, Peter tells Anna that she didn’t have to stay all night. If he needs a lawyer, he’ll hire one. She says, in the meantime, she can help him with which questions to answer, and what to stay away from. He tells her that he doesn’t need saving. Maxie walks in, and asks if he’s sure about that.

Laura sits at Lulu’s bedside. She says the doctors are pleased with how she came through surgery, but she knew Lulu was a fighter. Their job is done. The rest is up to her. She needs to wake up. It’s time for her to open her eyes. Sonny comes to the door, and asks if it’s a bad time. Laura hugs him.

Not-Doc asks Ava how long he has to wait. She says, as long as the doctors tell him to. She can’t believe he’s in the medical field himself, and he says, they say doctors make the worst patients. He’s anxious to find out if his eyesight has been restored. Finn says his surgeon is here. It’s Griff, and Finn wonders if that’s a problem. Ava says, no, and Finn says he’ll leave them to it.

Robert is in the hallway, and says Finn is just the man he’s looking for. Can Finn get his ex to return one of his calls? Finn says, good to see him, and Robert asks, how’s the scar from the tracker installation? Finn says Robert makes a better spy than surgeon. Robert says he has intel on Anna’s sudden blindness.

Peter tells Maxie that she didn’t have to come. She says Laura promised to keep in touch. She asks how he is, and he says, better, now that she’s there. He wants her to tell Anna to go home. Anna says she’s not going anywhere. Jordan comes out, and says she has a few more questions. Peter tells Maxie that she doesn’t have to stay, but Maxie tells him, she’ll stay right there, and he goes into the interrogation room with Anna and Jordan. Peter doesn’t understand what’s happening, and Anna says he’s a suspect, and suggests he start acting serious. Jordan says the sooner he answers, the sooner she can eliminate him as a suspect. She shows him the shoe print, and says they found it at the crime scene. It’s a common type of shoe, and she noticed it matches the exact shoes he has on. Peter looks at Anna.

Laura says she held Sonny’s hand during Lulu’s surgery, now she needs to wake up. He says, she will. She asks if he’s gotten in touch with Dante, and he says he’s doing everything he can to reach him. Laura hates that he’s not there for Lulu. Sonny says Dante will hate it worse, if by the time they get to him, they’re giving him good news of a full recovery. Laura says, from his mouth to God’s ear. He says, she’s going to pull through. She’s strong, determined, and look who her mother is. Laura holds back tears

Carly tells Drew she’s glad both kids are okay. He is too, and she says they’re also clear on what not to do moving forward. Drew says. it’s a delicate balance. He wants Oscar to live life to the fullest, but at the same time, he wants to keep Oscar safe. Carly is so sorry. She doesn’t know how he’s standing. He says Scout helps. She makes him smile, no matter how the day is. I know what he means. I feel the same way about my dogs. He says, clearly, there are moments and people to be grateful for.

Jason makes breakfast, and Sam is blown away. Normally, her breakfast is something that goes from the freezer into the toaster oven. This is decadent. She says it’s familiar, but strange. Jason suggests they take it day by day, with no pressure to figure it all out now. He tells her that he’s hooking up with Spinelli today. She says Spinelli didn’t tell her, but the last time they talked, things were chaotic. Jason says Spinelli has been doing research, and looked into the emails from Linda Black. Jason gets a text that Spinelli’s plane is about to land. They’re going to meet at the MetroCourt. He offers to have Spinelli meet him at her place, but Sam says, no; he should go. She wants to get closer to figuring out what’s going on. Jason asks, what’s going on? and she tells him, don’t laugh. It feels like they’re back to the last time they were together. They were happy. He walked out, and she didn’t see him for five years. He says, this is different, and she says, why, because it’s light out? He says because he’s not walking into a dangerous situation, as far as he knows. He’s coming back. She tells him, sorry. She was having an irrational moment. It will pass. He says he’ll text when he gets there.

Sonny tells Laura, the police set up a tip line for leads on the killer. He wants to make a contribution to the reward. Laura wishes the didn’t have to offer a reward, but Sonny says it’s an incentive to come forward. She says it’s generous of him, and thanks him, but has to admit she has second thoughts about the tip line. The commissioner briefed her on the calls, and a few were well-meaning, but the majority were disturbing or from attention seekers. Sonny knows it’s frustrating, but still holds out hope. It only takes one person. Laura says, one person to lead them to the monster who did this to her girl.

Ava tells Griff that he looks like hell. What happened to his forehead? He has a cut above his eyebrow, and he says he had a shaving accident. She says he must have bad aim. Not-Doc asks if he should request a different doctor, but Griff says he’s capable of determining the success of the surgery. He takes not-Doc’s bandages off. Ava asks if he sees anything, and he says, only the most beautiful woman in the world. She kisses and hugs him.

Jordan asks Peter the size of his shoe, but Anna says, don’t answer. He says, twelve, and he’ll be happy to take his shoe off right now so they can examine it. Jordan says she might take him up on that. Anna asks if she can say if they’re the same size. Jordan says, if Peter is telling the truth, they’re not a match, but they still can’t be certain he’s not the attacker. Peter was the last person to talk to Lulu, and remains a suspect. Peter says he couldn’t possibly be the attacker. The night Kiki was killed, he was at Jordan’s wedding the entire night.

Peter comes out, and Jordan asks him to wait while they verify something. Maxie asks, what’s going on? and Peter says they can rule out him killing Kiki. Maxie says she can attest to him being at the wedding from start to finish. She tells Anna that Peter is in the clear, and Peter says she can go. Anna leaves.

Elizabeth tells Franco she was blindsided last night. Now she’s had time to think about what it means. Franco asks, what? but she doesn’t say anything. He wants to ask her a question, and wants her to be 100% honest; he won’t judge. If it turns out Aiden is gay, would it be a problem?

Jason texts Sam that he’s safe at the MetroCourt. Carly sees him, and hugs him. He’s like, ow, because his ribs are sore. She thinks he should get checked out, but he says he’s fine. She says he doesn’t know that, and he doesn’t have hypothermia, does he? He asks if he looks like he does. She says when he said he swam from the harbor, she assumed the worst. He says he’s better than he’s been in six years. She promises to be gentle, hugs him again, and says she’s so happy for him and Sam. It’s about time.

Robert tells Finn he’s been doing research on Anna’s virus. He has intel, but she won’t return his calls. Finn says she’s dealing with her son at the police station. Robert says he’s shocked Anna’s offspring is in trouble. He asks Finn to make sure Anna gets the information, giving him a folder. He understands they’ve shacked up. Emma told him. Finn say the whole family is involved. Robert says if he plans on sticking around, get used to it. His ex is high maintenance. Good luck. Finn says he can handle it. Robert says he thinks he can. The elevator opens, and Anna comes out. Robert asks if her ears were burning. They were just talking about her.

Maxie tells Peter that he should consider being nicer to Anna. He says he’s being questioned about a murder, that obviously Anna thinks he’s capable of committing. The police are just doing their due diligence. Maxie says Anna is his mother. Of course she’s exaggerating the danger. She’s worried, and mothers do that. She reminds him of rushing James to the hospital. Mothers overreact. As a mom, she’s all in favor of kids forgiving their moms. Peter tells her, he’s not saying he hasn’t, but maybe. Maxie asks if he can let her in; nothing bad will happen. He says he’s slow to trust. Maybe he has room for one a yea. He’ll focus on Anna next year. Maxie asks who it is this year, and he smiles.

Carly tells Jason that she has a million questions, but won’t ask. What happened is his business, but please let her tell Sonny. Jason says, go ahead. She’s happy, and knew it was going to happen. She was right. He thanks her for believing in them. She says now she has to run his life, and he asks how that’s any different. She says she wasn’t crazy about Sam at the start, but Sam loves Jason for himself, not for what she thinks he could be. She’s not trying to change him. She might almost be worthy of him.

Jason gets a text that Spinelli’s plane is stuck on the tarmac. He tells Carly that Spinelli flew in this morning, but he came there for no reason. Carly says he came there to tell his best friend good news. He seems lighter; like a weight has been lifted off. He says the hardest thing about coming back was seeing Sam torn in two. She questioned herself, and struggled to make an impossible situation okay. She would have hated for him to take off, so he stayed, and let her make her own choice. Carly says, of course she chose him. It’s always been him. Sam is the love of his life. He says he has to be getting back, and thanks her.

Elizabeth asks what Franco means. Lucas is family. He says she’s not answering the question. She can’t believe he asked. Of course she’d have no problem. He knows she’d love Aiden, no matter what. He says he’ll rephrase the question. She says, Aiden being happy is all that matters. He can be proud, because they live in a time when he can be who he is. Franco says some people might disagree. The world is a scary place. There are people out there who don’t see things the way they do.

Laura tells Sonny that she’s scared. They’re part of an undesirable club. They both know, sometimes the worst can really happen. She cries, and Sonny says, but it didn’t happen. Lulu fought off the killer, and the doctors got to her in time. She’s going to wake up and be okay, and she’ll have her mother by her side. Laura hugs him and thanks him for coming. He tells her if she needs anything, let him know. He tells Lulu, don’t stop fighting your way back.

Griff tells not-Doc, like Anna, he’s made an exceptionally quick recovery. Whatever the virus is, it only requires minor surgery to correct. Not-Doc asks if he can leave, but Griff would like to run some tests first. Not-Doc says as long as it doesn’t take too long. He has pressing matters to attend to. In Lulu’s room, Laura strokes her hair.

Sam refuses to call Jason. She talks to herself, saying she can text, how was flight? Then she says, no, and puts the phone down. She tells herself that she’s not crazy. Jason is in a meeting with Spinelli. Everything is okay. She’s not calling him.

Elizabeth tells Franco that she realizes there are more struggles in life for Aiden than his brothers. She hates it, but people in general are more accepting than when they grew up. They’re lucky to be in a city that fights against discrimination. She tells him, in some cities, it’s legal to fire someone for being gay. Franco says, someone has been on the internet. She says, they have something else to focus on besides whether Aiden is gay or not. They need to stop the bullying.

Maxie tells Peter a story about James breaking his grandmother’s window with a baseball already. She thinks James can go pro. Peter says his uncle will be cheering him on. Jordan comes back, and says the video footage confirms he was at the wedding, and has nothing to do with the murder. He asks if he’s free to go, and Jordan says, don’t leave town. He says he has no plans go anywhere. He looks at Maxie, and they hug.

Anna asks what Robert is doing there. Robert says she wanted information, and he thought if it was so important, he’d bring it himself. She asks if they don’t have people for that, or has his budget been cut? Robert looks at Finn, and says, high maintenance or high maintenance? Finn says she’s overthinking. Robert shows her a paper from the folder, and asks if a name jumps out at the bottom of the page. Who else worked with Dr. Cabot? She says, Kevin Collins.

Speaking of which, what happened to the real Doc, Kevin Collins? Last we left him, he was hatching a plan to save Laura. I’d say it’s a fail so far.

Laura says Lulu has always run on her own schedule, even when she was a tiny little girl. No one could rush her. So she’s going to try and be patient; let her wake up in her own time, but if could hurry a little bit, that would be great. Lulu squeezes Laura’s hand, and Laura says her name.

Carly says she has something to tell him that he can’t tell anyone. Sonny asks if he’s being indicted. Sam and Jason are back together. He says she’s been claiming that’s going to happen. She’s excited for them, and wants Sonny to tell her that she’s right. He says she’s right, and they hug.

Sam looks at her phone and paces. Jason comes in. She runs to him and hugs him. He says he told her he’d come back.

Jake and Aiden ask for a snack and soda. Elizabeth says yes to the snack, and no to soda. She says, it’s too early for sugar, but they can split a cupcake. Aiden starts to say it makes no sense, but Jake interrupts, saying they can still have a cupcake. Elizabeth hugs Aiden, saying she’s so proud of him. He runs to join Jake in the kitchen. Franco says, it’s going to be fine. She knows.

Maxie tells Peter that she has to pick up James. He’s at his grandmother’s, who only allows beachballs now. She asks if he wants to come. James would love to see him. Peter says not as much as he wants to see James.

Ava says she hopes Griff is taking care of himself. He says it’s just a cut. She says she doesn’t care, but Kiki did. She doesn’t think he’d want to disrespect her memory. Griff doesn’t want to talk about her. Ava says, talk about Lulu then. She understands the surgery went well. Griff says, Dr. Lacey is hopeful, and his prognosis is that Lulu will pull through. He confirms it looks that way. Ava says, when she does. Lulu can give her the name of the bastard who killed her daughter.

Laura asks if Lulu just squeezed her hand, and Lulu does it again. Laura tells her, good job. She’s getting the doctor. Laura jets, and Lulu’s hand moves.

Anna says it’s listed that Doc worked with Cabot. Finn says he claimed to have no connection to the Bureau or Cabot. Anna says, he lied. She wonders why he would do that.

Lulu opens her eyes. She sees not-Doc approaching her bed. He looms over her, and says, hello, Lulu.

On Monday, Shiloh says the mystery is solved, Robert says Doc may have had a secret life, and not-Doc tells Lulu not to fight it.

🔥 On tonight’s Hell’s Kitchen, the newly black-jacketed chefs had to recreate Gordon’s Eggs Benedict, while guessing the secret ingredients in the hollandaise. Seeing Heather’s eggs, for the first time ever in the history of Hell’s Kitchen, I thought I could do a better job. Gordon wouldn’t even eat Bret’s offering. There was stern talk about broken hollandaise, whatever that is, and Heather, Bret, and Motto were stuck on the obligatory clean-up duty. Ariel and Mia won the challenge, and some indoor skydiving. Not only was both Canadian bacon and prosciutto a factor, shallots and paprika were the secret to the sauce, and both chefs had each gotten one. The remaining chefs were also allowed to tag along on the outing. Bret did some tagging on the kitchen wall using Scrubbing Bubbles. The restaurant was crowded with everyone from a Rams quarterback to actors I’ve never heard of. It was the first time the chefs were going to be working together as one team. Mia was the worst, flustered as hell (no pun intended). After dinner service, Gordon said they had a great start, but couldn’t maintain It. It looked like Mia was going out the door, but in a surprise move, it was Heather; two chefs nominating her. She said her goal had been to be a good example for her son, and she achieved that. Next time, an intoxicating episode where Gordon is left speechless. Not even a bleep.

🔎 Sounds Like An Inside Job…

Geez. Lala turns her back for one second.

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🌴 Temptation Island Is Back…

Why?

☝ Quotes of the Week

I am almost inclined to set it up as a canon, that a children’s story which is enjoyed only by children, is a bad children’s story. The good ones last. A waltz which you can like only when you are waltzing, is a bad waltz. – C.S. Lewis, On Stories

Fill your mind with knowledge — it’s the only kind of power no one can take away from you. ― Min Jin Lee, Pachinko

I was built to fire once. Like a musket. – Doug (Kevin James), King of Queens

I’m drawing the line. Do not read the Latin. – Marty (Fran Kranz), Cabin in the Woods

A dead Cheerleader isn’t great for morale. – Coach Parker (Sean McNabb), Cheerleader Nightmare (Lifetime)

What do you have to lose? Certainly not your virginity. – Aalsa, 76-year-old, on dating younger men, Dr. Phil

Catfishing is when you go on the internet and pretend to be someone you’re not. You know, like everyone on the internet. – Caroline (Beth Behrs), 2 Broke Girls

🎷 May Your Weekend Do It Too…