What I Watched Today
(Weekday bites, Friday’s whole GH enchilada & media minutiae)
General Hospital
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Monday:
Brook met Chase at the Brown Dog Bar.
At the bar, Carly griped to Jason about Michaelâs custody agreement and Ric handling it.
Ric brought a dressed-up Elizabeth to the hatchet range.
Jacinda brought Michael to the hatchet range, and he said heâd been thinking candlelight dinner, elegant, maybe a tablecloth. She said this place screamed elegance and threw her hatchet. It hit close to the bullseye. She told him, imagine the target is Drewâs melonhead.
Sidwell, Lucy, and Ava dined at the MetroCourt, and Ava said she hadnât realized it was Valentineâs Day. Lucy said, in Avaâs life, it must be just another day, and Ava said Lucy must have been hoping for a romantic evening and instead, they were droning on about a Botero.
At a nearby table, Alexis said she was surprised Molly invited them and not Cody, and Kristina said Molly had something to tell Alexis. Molly said she wrote a new book.
In her office, Britt told Nathan that either Anna had a nervous breakdown or⌠There was no actual proof Faison was alive, right? Obrecht ran in and said she had joyous news. Maxie was awake.
Maxie told Felicia to call the doctor, since she was sure Felicia just said Nathan was alive. Felicia said he was and had been living in Port Charles for the last six months.
Marco asked how much Lucas heard, and Lucas said enough to know he had Marco all wrong.
Obrecht said she hadnât spoken to Maxie herself, but hearing from Nathan would rejuvenate her. Britt said Obrecht had no idea what she was asking.
Maxie said it made so sense. Sheâd buried Nathan. Felicia said she felt the same way, but Anna proved it.
Carly told Jason that Sonny insisted Ric had no agenda, but she didnât buy it, and Michael wouldnât have signed it without Sonnyâs influence. Jasonâs phone rang and he said Spinelli needed to see him.
Michael threw his ax and it bounced off the target and onto the floor.
Ric said he wanted to take Elizabeth somewhere offbeat. Molly said the hatchet range was fun, but maybe he miscalculated. She asked if he was implying she didnât know how to have fun, but he said, no, never, but he had to admit she had a cautious streak. She said sheâd grab some drinks and he could grab some axes.
Lucas followed Marco inside, and Marco admitted he was talking about Sonny. Lucas said it didnât sound good. What was the project and why did they need Britt under control? That didnât sound like legal advice. It sounded like he was threatening to kill Britt if she didnât do what they wanted. If he was wrong, tell him.
Lucy told Sidwell a story and he laughed. Ava didnât, and he asked if it was the story or her martini? Ava said maybe this wasnât the atmosphere to discuss the Botero and they should go to the gallery, but Sidwell said heâd hoped they could all be friends. Lucy said, in the spirit of friendship, sheâd been unfair to Ava. Who was she to judge? Werenât they all allowed to reinvent themselves once in a while?
Alexis said she didnât know Molly was writing a book, but Molly said it wasnât a big deal. Kristina said Mollyâs agent was crazy excited and had an editor on board already, and Alexis said she was proud of Molly, but Molly said sheâd decided not to publish.
Lucas got loud and said Britt wasnât there as a concierge doctor and Marco had threatened to end her life. The lies ended there. Marco said, it was his father, and Lucas said, but he knew. Marco said, yes, and Lucas said it made Marco just as guilty and made him a fool for believing in him. Heâd defended Marco to everyone including his sister. Marco looked pained, and Lucas said heâd believed every lie, but no more. He started to leave, but Marco grabbed him and said he wasnât going anywhere.
Brook told Chase that she had no details, but Maxie should be coming home soon. Tonight was about them. They reminisced about past Valentineâs Days, and Chase wondered if the Brown Dog was romantic enough. She said it wasnât the place; it was them together. He said, forever, and they kissed.
Spinelli joined Carly and Jason and apologized for the intrusion. He had news that couldnât wait. Earlier today, Maxie awoke. She was up and talking like nothing happened. He was thrilled and grateful and surprised, and couldnât wrap his mind around it. Carly had to leave for the MetroCourt, and Jason said it was great news. Spinelli said, indeed. He knew all he should feel was relief that his lady love came back to him, but the green-eyed monster⌠Jason said Spinelli was worried about Nathan, and Spinelli said, what happened when Maxie found out he was still alive?
Felicia explained how they confirmed it was Nathan, but Maxie said sheâd buried him. Felicia said Anna had Nathan exhumed because they had to be sure, and there was no body. She hadnât believed it either, but when she talked him, she knew it was Nathan.
Britt said they didnât know if Maxie knew Nathan was alive, and Nathan agreed that it couldnât be rushed. Not just for Maxieâs sake, but for James. Obrecht said, of course (đˇ) Nathan was putting othersâ needs before his own. Sheâd follow his instincts and theyâd go slowly and carefully, because he and Maxie were meant to be together. Nothing would get in the way of that.
Jacinda said Michael was remarkably bad at ax throwing, but he said it was on purpose. She said, really? and he said, no. She said, a lot of guys couldnât handle a woman beating them, but he didnât care, and he said he was glad she didnât care that he was flawed. They were about to toast, but she stopped, and he asked if she was anti-toasting. She said, there was one born every minute.
Elizabeth hit close to the bullseye, and Ric said theyâd call it one, but she said she didnât need his pity points. Besides, it was cheating. She couldnât remember the last time she had a night out. He said she was a head nurse and a mom. It was understandable that fun wasnât a priority. She said, maybe it should be.
Alexis asked why Molly submitted the book to her agent, but Molly said she didnât submit anything. Kristina said sheâd asked to read it, loved it, and sent it. Mollyâs agent also loved it and thought it would be a massive hit. Alexis said, only if Molly wanted it to be, and Kristina asked Molly to tell Alexis why she didnât want it published. Molly said because it would hurt Codyâs feelings.
Carly stopped by Sidwellâs table and thanked him for opening his home for her to make up with her brother, and he said it was his pleasure. His sonâs happiness was paramount and Lucas made Marco happy.
Lucas told Marco to get his hands off him and backed away. Marco said he never lied about his feelings. He loved Lucas and wanted to build a life with him. Lucas said they could have done that on the mainland. Marco had been manipulating him the whole time. He didnât move to this godforsaken island because it was the next step. It was so Marco had easy access to his dad to carry out⌠what? What was he extorting Britt to do? Marco said heâd brought Lucas there because he wanted them to be together day in and day out. Heâd risked everything for him.
Jason said he was sure Maxie would be happy that Nathan was alive, but it didnât mean sheâd stop loving Spinelli. Spinelli said he agreed, but it was the kind of love she had that was the problem. She loved him as a companion, Georgieâs father, and the friend who eventually won her over. Her relationship with Nathan was different. When she saw how wonderful he was with James, why wouldnât she go back to him? Jason wondered why Spinelli could see Nathan clearly, but not himself.
Felicia told Maxie that Nathan showed up with no phone, no ID, and remembered nothing from the past seven years. He remembered being shot and everything before. He remembered her, Georgie, and that there was a baby on the way. Maxie wondered what heâd been doing, and Felicia said the working theory was that it had something to do with Faison, and Maxie said, donât tell her that Faison was back from the dead. Felicia said Faison was still dead, but Britt was also alive. Sheâd shown up before Nathan. Maxie said Britt and Nathan being back at the same time was not a coincidence.
Nathan said he knew Obrecht was coming from a good place, but please let them figure it out for themselves, and Obrecht promised not to interfere. Britt suggested he get it in writing, and Nathan thanked Obrecht for telling him about Maxie. He left to take a walk and clear his head, and Obrecht said he was guarding his heart, afraid to hope in their reunion. Britt said she knew thatâs what Obrecht wanted, but she had no idea what Maxie and Nathan wanted. Maxie was with Spinelli now. They had a daughter and were raising a family. Obrecht said Maxie had a child with Nathan too, but Britt said people moved on and she needed to respect that. Obrecht said time was precious and could be stolen at any moment. Who knew how much time they had with the people they loved?
As she brushed Maxieâs hair, Felicia said Brittâs situation was different. She remembered everything and had orchestrated the whole thing herself. Sheâd made herself disappear and hadnât known Nathan was alive or what happened to him. Maxie asked if she believed that, and Felicia said she didnât know what to believe where Britt was concerned, but she thought Nathan was telling the truth. He seemed as confused and mystified as the rest of them. Maxie asked how he was doing, and Felicia said, wonderful. He was the same old Nathan, concerned about everybody but himself. Maxie was the first person heâd asked about and the second was the baby. Maxie said, who wasnât such a baby anymore. Did he meet James? What did James think of his father?
Jason told Spinelli, give Maxie some credit. She didnât settle; she chose him. Spinelli said, at the time, Nathan wasnât a choice. Now he was the large, chiseled one. Jason said Maxie had to tell Spinelli how she felt. She might surprise him. Jasonâs phone dinged, and he saw a text of a boat, snowflake, and heart emoji.
Molly said Cody didnât understand sheâd been writing the book before she knew him and was able to see who he was â amazing. Thatâs what happened in the book. Kristina said, which he would have known had he bothered to read past the second chapter. Molly said, Cody had every right to be upset. The main character was inspired by him and wasnât portrayed in the best light. Kristina said, then he became the hero and the heroine fell in love with him, and Alexis said it was like Pride and Prejudice. Kristina said it was so good, but Molly said, not good enough to ruin a relationship. Sheâd written it as a hobby, but it wasnât more important than Cody. Kristina asked if Molly should stifle her talent for Codyâs sake. It was a bad example for her niece. Molly said their niece had nothing to do with it and she wouldnât be in this position if Kristina hadnât stolen her book. Alexis said she thought what was best for Scout was that they be nice to each other and make room for each otherâs differences. She had to check in with the sitter and told them to try to be nice to each other while she was gone.
Lucy said she thought it was wonderful that Lucas forgave Carly and lovely that sheâd chosen accept Marco and his amazing father. Carly said, lovely is the word, and hoped they had a great evening. Alexis ran into Ava and said it was interesting company that she was keeping. She had a quick question. Was Jenz Sidwell worth the wrath of Lucy Coe? Ava said, after the fiasco with Ric, she was interested in men of a different caliber. Sidwell was that man and she wouldnât let Lucy Coe or anybody else run him off.
Marco told Lucas that his father had been trying to bring him into his business since he was 18, but said heâd represent him in his legal affairs. That was it. Lucas said, clearly, things had changed, and Marco said Sonny was the reason his mother was dead. He started to cry and said, no one was holding Sonny accountable except his father, whoâd promised him justice. Lucas asked if thatâs why Marco was working for him, and Marco said, yes. Lucas asked why he should believe Marco, and Marco said because Lucas knew better than anyone what it meant to lose a mother.
Lucas said, donât drag his mother into this, and Marco asked how Lucas felt when he heard she was gone and realized heâd never hear her voice again or tell her the things⌠he thought there would be time to say. Imagine if she hadnât passed away peacefully in her sleep. His mother took her life, and he knew who was to blame. Lucas said he wanted justice, and Marco said it was all he wanted, but Lucas said, no. He heard Marco, the tone in his voice. He didnât want justice. He wanted revenge. Did the conversation end with Sonny in a hospital bed or the morgue? He couldnât be a part of this. Marco said thatâs why he lied. He didnât want to put Lucas in that position. Lucas said, yet here I am, and Marco said he thought he wanted vengeance more than anything, but it turned out that he wanted Lucas just as much. Lucas said he couldnât have it both ways, and crying, Marco said, Iâll stop. Please stay with me.
Jacinda said she couldnât believe Michael was drinking a Black Mallard, and he said itâs what he liked. She said, so would she if it was the real deal, and he asked if she thought they were pouring well liquor into the bottle. She said she could almost guarantee it, and he took a sip. He said it was Black Mallard. He wasnât handy with an ax, but knew his scotch and could prove it by taking a blind taste test.
Ric got a bullseye, and told Elizabeth, ha! And thatâs how itâs done. He did a dance, slipped, and fell. She said, exactly like that? Was he okay? He said he was, and they laughed.
Alexis came back and Kristina said it was Mollyâs book and Mollyâs decision. She was sorry sheâd intervened. How about if they buried the hatchet â literally. Alexis said she wished she could, but she had to relieve the sitter. Have fun. Molly and Kristina left.
Felicia told Maxie that it took time for James to adjust, but Nathan was patient and eventually, James warmed up to him. Now they were two peas in a pod. James adored his father. Maxie said she couldnât believe this was actually happening, and Felicia said she knew it was a lot. How was she doing? Maxie said she thought it was a miracle that Jamesâs father was back, but sheâd watched Nathan die and there was no explanation for this. Felicia said, take all the time she needed to absorb it. She should probably get some rest. Maxie said she was exhausted, but terrified to closed her eyes. What if she didnât wake up again?
Brook said, poor Spinelli. He must be over the moon that Maxie is awake⌠Chase said, then Nathan throws a wrench in his world. What would Brook do in her place?
At the Brown Dog, Obrecht ordered schnapps, and saw Spinelli. She said she was thrilled to run into him. She was grateful for the love and guidance heâd shown when Maxie was in a jam. Heâd held Maxieâs family together remarkably well. He said heâd do anything for Maxie, and she said, clearly his efforts were no longer necessary. Maxie was awake and coming home to reunite with her beloved Nathan.
In the old harbormasterâs cabin, Britt wondered if the wood could be any wetter, when Jason came in and said, let him. She said heâd cracked her code, and he said, a boat, a snowflake, and a heart. It had to mean this place. It had to mean her.
Chase said, say Brook thought he died and she fell in love and then he came back, and she said, first off, he was never leaving her. Sheâd feel sorry for the future guy. She would forever and always choose him. They kissed.
Kristina and Molly walked into the hatchet range, and Kristina said, this was a good idea. Seeing Michael with Jacinda and Elizabeth with Ric, she added, but apparently not original.
Elizabeth thanked Ric for a fun night, and he said they should do it more often. She said she thought they just might, and they kissed.
Her hands over Michaelâs eyes, Jacinda said, what if Michael got it right? He said, the winner received a favor to be named later, and she said those were broad parameters and she had a vivid imagination. He said heâd take his chances, and drank. He admitted not knowing which was which. What was the favor? She said sheâd think of something.
Ava told Sidwell that sheâd just heard from the seller. Maybe they should head to the gallery to sign off on the purchase. Lucy was welcome to join them, but she wasnât sure Lucy would find it interesting. Lucy said she was going to sit with her delicious souffle. Please go and enjoy his expensive art. Sidwell said it had been a memorable evening. He hoped the three of them would do it again soon. Lucy said he could count on it, and he left with Ava.
Carly said Michael told her about the custody arrangement and that Alexis had a hand in the negotiations, and Alexis said she doubted Carly was happy. Carly said, not at all, but she got that Alexis was doing all she could to make sure Scout stayed with her. She didnât have to like it to respect it.
Maxie said she was terrified to go to sleep. She was afraid of lapsing into a coma again. Felicia said that wasnât going to happen. Did Maxie remember when she had nightmares as a little girl? Maxie said Felicia would hold her hand until she fell back asleep, and Felicia took her hand. She said, close your eyes. Iâm not going anywhere.
Obrecht said one thing sheâd learned was that true love always found its way, and Spinelli said he couldnât agree more. They clinked glasses.
Maxie slept, when Feliciaâs phone rang. She went into the hallway and said she was wondering when sheâd hear from them. Nathan said he just found out, and she said she was with Maxie now. Sheâd fallen asleep, but they were coming back tomorrow. Maxie couldnât wait to see him.
Marco said once his fatherâs project was finished, he was done with all of it, and Lucas said, what about Britt? Marco said she would be done too. Heâd make sure of it. He needed to stay until the project was finished. Please. He needed Lucas to believe in him. He held out his hand and after hesitating a moment, Lucas took it. They hugged, but Lucas looked scared.
Jason said Britt took a risk, and she asked why he came. He said because sheâd texted. Why do it? She said, because time could be stolen from them at any moment. They shouldnât waste a second they had together. They kissed.
Tuesday:
Lucas showed up at the MetroCourt and Carly said sheâd like to bring their family and Marcoâs family together.
Tracy went to Windymere and told Sidwell that they needed to get a few things straight.
At the MetroCourt, Ric told Sonny that he could pick up some of Dianeâs slack. Since he was moving operations to Rochester, he needed someone who knew contracts. Turner came in, and Sonny asked her to join them. She said she had update on Rocco.
Laura asked Alexis to come to her office. It had to do with Congressman Cain.
At the hospital, Willow told Elizabeth that she was tendering her resignation.
Chase was at the station, when Molly told Nathan that she was recusing herself from the case. Nathan said they had no new leads against Michael and maybe the case had run its course.
Michael saw Dante in the nook and wondered if they were no longer speaking.
Laura said Drewâs office had been cagey about his condition, and Alexis said his stroke had been serious. He was locked inside himself and couldnât communicate. He wouldnât be able to complete his term.
Willow said, right now her family had to be her priority, and Elizabeth said she could extend her leave of absence, but Willow said Drew needed to be properly taken care of. Elizabeth said there were professionals for that, but Willow said, for now, Drew stayed with her.
Molly told Chase that sheâd recused herself, and he said he hadnât meant to imply she was acting improperly. She said she had to avoid even the appearance of impropriety, and could cross a line without realizing. She was moving on and he should do the same.
Dante said, as Michaelâs brother, he wanted to talk, but he was acting Police Commissioner. He wasnât overseeing the case, but it was still his responsibility. Until it was over, it would benefit them both to keep their distance. Michael said it was also an excuse. Wasnât Dante angry that he lied? Dante said, of course (đˇ). He knew Michaelâs alibi was shaky, but gave him the benefit of the doubt and it came back to bite him. Michael said he was sorry heâd made the wrong call.
Carly wanted to have Marco and Sidwell over for dinner, but Lucas said it was a terrible idea. She said she wasnât cooking, and he said that was a given. She was right and he owed her a huge apology.
Tracy said Maxie had recovered and was eager to get to work, but Sidwell doubted she came all this way to tell him in person. She said his days of free reign over Deception were done. Flattering Lucy had gotten him control. Sidwell said when Maxie collapsed publicly, so did Deceptionâs stock. He took over their transport needs as a favor. She said she wanted a full audit, a detailed documentation of every single shipment.
Ric asked if Rocco was a problem, but Turner said, the opposite. He was doing a great job and logging tons of hours. Heâd probably fulfill his sentence ahead of schedule. Sonny said he was grateful for the suspended sentence, and Ric thanked her for signing off on the plea deal. She said she had her reasons.
Michael said he hadnât wanted to put Dante in the position of having to report it. He didnât do it, but was the most likely suspect. He needed Dante to find the shooter. Dante asked if Michael was out for justice, and Michael said he was out to save his own ass. He hoped everyone, including Dante, would see he was innocent, and Dante said him too.
Chase said he assumed Nathan was still working on the case, but Nathan said he couldnât discuss it. Chase said he thought theyâd overlooked how Michael could get in Drewâs house.
Willow told Elizabeth that if it became too much, sheâd find long-term care for Drew, but didnât think it was right to start with that. When the time was right, sheâd come back to nursing. She was rebuilding her life and unfortunately, leaving GH was the first step.
Sidwell thought an audit was excessive and didnât want to burden Maxie with it, but Tracy said Maxie wouldnât be performing the audit. He said heâd give her information on any shipment she wanted, but she said she wanted every single number on every single shipment. He said he was confused. Deception was back in the black, largely thanks to him. She said heâd mistaken Deception for a subsidy of SRE Worldwide. She wanted to go back to the original agreement where he just supplied the zincite.
Lucas said he was so sorry. Carly said Marco was involved in Sidwellâs business. Heâd believed Marco, but overheard Marco and his dad and they were working on something illegal. He had no clue what, and got out of there fast.
Laura asked if Scout had seen her father, and Alexis said Willow thought Scout should get settled first. Laura said there was an empty seat in congress and Governor Mendez had called her. Port Charles was the largest city in Drewâs district, and heâd asked for a recommendation. Alexis said if Laura wasnât the mayor, sheâd suggest her, and Laura said, actually, she had the perfect person in mind â Alexis.
Sidwell asked why Tracy cared. Deception was a blip on the Quartermaine financial radar and there was no love lost between her and Lucy. Tracy said she wanted all her investments to be profitable, but her granddaughter was a partner, as was Maxie. For those reasons and more, she wanted the company to be successful and out from under him. He said he preferred his arrangement stay the way it was, but she said, not an option. He suggested she find another hobby. He wasnât going anywhere. He asked Pascal to show Tracy out. They were done.
Lucas said he couldnât go into details, and Carly asked if he was going to the police or the WSB. He said he didnât want Marco arrested. Sidwell took advantage of him when he was emotionally vulnerable. He knew they loved each other. Carly asked what if Marco told Sidwell, but Lucas said, he wouldnât. She said he didnât know that, but Lucas said he knew Marco. He couldnât walk away. At least not yet. Carly said, of course (đˇ) he could, but he wouldnât. Still, he couldnât stay at Windymere one more day.
Ric said most ADAâs would have thrown the book at Rocco to make a name for themselves, and Turner said Roccoâs accuser was unreliable. Forensics supported none of his claims and he must have realized, since he disappeared. The charge was trespassing and a plea deal was the best choice. Ric said it spoke well of her that she didnât punish Rocco for Sonnyâs reputation, and she said she didnât fight proxy battles. Sonny said Turner was always up for a fair fight.
Chase said Drewâs house had no sign of forced entry and they must have entered in the back using a key, and Nathan said a lot of people had keys. Chase asked how he could be 100% sure Michael didnât have a copy.
Dante wondered how he could be sure he didnât subconsciously push the investigation away from evidence or not want Michael to be guilty, and Michael said he was a great cop with great instincts. Dante said Michael should have told him the truth and let him do his job, and Michael said he trusted Dante, but not the legal system and Dante knew why. Dante said, for what it was worth (đˇ), he had faith that Nathan would find out the truth, and Michael said that was all he wanted. Dante left.
Dante went to the station, and told Nathan that he heard Maxie woke up. Nathan said he was all over the place. He was invited to Maxieâs welcome home party, but wanted to wait for Maxie to reach out first. He had something he thought they should have jumped on sooner or possibly overlooked, and Dante asked, what? Nathan said, what if Michael had a key to Drewâs house?
Pascal told Sidwell that Lucas had been eavesdropping on his conversation with Marco. He didnât know what Lucas heard, but he had his ear to the living room doors. Sidwell asked what Lucas said when Pascal confronted him, but Pascal said he decided it was best that Lucas not know he was caught. Sidwell wondered why Marco didnât say anything to him. Perhaps he chose not to pursue it. Pascal said, perhaps he did and was keeping the conversation from Sidwell. Lucas had Marco wrapped around his little finger. If Lucas confronted Marco, could he trust that Marco would come to him?
Lucas said it was his life and his relationship and he could handle Marco, but Carly said Marco wasnât who heâd thought. How could he trust Marco? He asked how many times Sonny lied to her, but she said she knew who Sonny was at the beginning. Marco was hiding a big piece of his life. If heâd known from the beginning, would he still have gotten involved?
Sonny said Turnerâs talent in the courtroom was better than her talent on the ballfield, and she said if she had a chance to put him on trial, sheâd bring her A-game. She left, and Ric asked what was going on between Sonny and the ADA. Who was playing who? Sonny said Turner was ambitious, sharp, and always lobbying for high profile cases. She also never met a press conference she didnât like, and wouldnât hesitate to put him behind bars. Ric said, as the former DA who ruined his career by trying to take Sonny down, why was Turner having pleasant conversation with him instead of doing everything she possibly could to put him away?
Chase saw Michael in the nook and walked past him. Michael asked if they could find a way to co-exist. The tension was hard on everyone. Chase said it would make it easier if Michael would turn himself in. He was sure Diane could get him a generous plea deal. Michael said he didnât frame Willow. The gun was found in her belongings because she shot Drew. Chase said, Willow would never shoot anyone. Michael, on the other hand⌠Tracy stormed in and said Chase was still blaming Michael for Drewâs shooting, and Chase said, wasnât it enough that Willow was unjustly accused? Tracy said, Willow was unjustly acquitted.
Willow said sheâd put herself on this path and would see it through to the end, and Elizabeth said it wasnât like they wouldnât see each other, but the place wouldnât be the same without Willow. They hugged and Willow thanked her for everything.
Alexis said she was flattered, but had never considered running for public office, and Laura said that was good news. Port Charles didnât need a career politician. She had integrity and would fight for their best interest. Alexis said sheâd gone to prison, and Laura said sheâd paid her debt to society. Alexis said she was disbarred, and Laura said sheâd been reinstated. She thought that demonstrated Alexisâs ability to navigate bureaucracy in pursuit of justice. Alexis thought that was a stretch, but Laura didnât. She said, the most important thing was that Alexis was someone she could work with, in a way she never could with Drew. Alexis said the bar had been set low. Just donât use the seat to enact petty vendettas. Laura said Alexis wouldnât be using the higher office as a steppingstone. Sheâd want the best for Port Charles, and theyâd make a good team.
Lucas said Marco represented his fatherâs corporate interests, but got in deeper after his mom died, and Carly said she thought Marco and Natalia were estranged. He said, that made it worse. They had no chance to reconcile. Marco thought Sidwell would help him get closure, so he got involved in Sidwellâs business. Carly said, business was the word Sonny always used, and he said Marco promised once this was over, heâd keep his distance, so he agreed to stay for now.
Sidwell said he valued Pascal, but never question is sonâs loyalty. Pascal said, before Lucas, he had no reason to think so. Sidwell said he didnât want unnecessary friction with Marco unless absolutely necessary (đ), but he did hear Pascal. Keep an eye on Lucas and make sure he had no more chances to eavesdrop. Pascal asked, what if Lucas demanded Marco choose between him and Sidwell? He understood that Marco remained here to monitor Britt. Sidwell said, if Lucas persuaded Marco to leave, heâd be there to console his son at Lucasâs funeral.
Alexis said she wasnât sure, but Laura thought she was a natural. they needed someone who understood local issues and could represent them well on a federal level, so they got the support they needed. They could disagree and still work together. Alexis said she didnât think compromise was a weakness, and Laura said she saw Alexis as someone who wouldnât put special interests ahead of the people she represented. She wouldnât let Sidwell use the town for his personal gain. Alexis said Laura would like her to help fight Sidwell?
Molly saw Elizabeth at the hospital and asked if she had a nice Valentineâs Day. She saw Elizabeth and Ric at the hatchet range. She was there with Kristina, but they didnât stay. They got the sense she and Ric didnât want to be interrupted.
Nathan said he asked if Michael had the key and heâd said no, and Turner asked if he could take Michaelâs word for it. He said, if Michael did have a copy, there was no way to tell when he came into possession of it, and she said theyâd start by getting a search warrant.
Willow went to Windymere, and said, Sidwell wanted to see her? and he asked her to call him Jenz.
Molly said she was happy to see Elizabeth and Ric having fun, and Elizabeth said it was fun. And a reminder of how unpredictable Ric could be. Molly said Elizabeth was important to Ric. Sheâd made a big difference in his life. Elizabeth said she enjoyed spending time with him, and lately, it had been easy and fun.
Sonny said Turner wasnât out to ruin him, and Ric asked if Sonny liked her. Sonny said, whatâs not to like? She was attractive and fair. Sheâd come after him if she had the chance, but wouldnât abuse her power to do it. Ric said, so they were friends, and Sonny said they knew where they stood with each other. Ric asked if Sonny was interested in Turner. Not as a respected opponent, but as a woman.
Turner told Dante that she was turning over the case to another prosecutor. She was biased, still believing Willow was guilty. She also didnât want to wreck her career by publicly admitting they had the wrong person. She didnât want to be near that, and he should steer clear too.
Chase said, Willow didnât shoot Drew. Michael did. Michael said he didnât, and Tracy said Chase was a wonderful man and made her granddaughter happy. But if he couldnât let this go, he was in the wrong family. Nathan came in and apologized for the intrusion. He was there to serve Michael a search warrant for the keys to Drewâs house. Tracy said they had to call Diane first, but Michael said it was fine. He wouldnât oppose it â he handed Nathan his keyring â starting with these.
Carly said, if Marco loved Lucas, Marco wouldnât let him near his father. Sidwell was dangerous. Lucas said he knew. That was why he was taking Marco with him when he got away from Sidwell.
Laura said she knew it was a lot, but believed she and Alexis could do an awful lot of good for Port Charles. Alexis said sheâd consider it, and Laura said, tomorrow. Every day that the seat was empty, the city paid. Alexis said sheâd think it over and let Laura know as soon as she could. Laura said, I hope itâs not too long, Congressman Davis.
Sidwell said heâd heard Willow was caring for her husband alone at home, and Willow said she was trying to do the right thing for Drew. Sidwell said, of course (đˇ). She was a very appealing public figure, sympathetic and brave. Sheâd been publicly exonerated, was a cancer survivor, and a nurse. She was a devoted mother whoâd repeatedly stood up to the corrupt Quartermaine and Corinthos families. Willow thanked him, but still wasnât sure why she was there. He said, when a member of congress was incapacitated, it wasnât unheard of for the spouse to take over and finish the term. He thought she was uniquely qualified to take Drewâs place in Washington.
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Nathan told Dante that heâd gotten a search warrant, but Michael gave him his keys.
Willow met Nina in her office, and Nina said she thought they should have a party for the kids with a bouncy house. Willow thought it sounded great. Theyâd been through a lot and there was more to come.
In her office, Alexis told Suzanne and Molly that Laura wanted to give her Drewâs job.
Kristina overheard Cody talking on the phone about his book club and said she had a real page turner for him.
Lulu interrupted Laura at work, and Laura said, it was about Maxie, wasnât it?
Brook went to Maxieâs house and found Spinelli ruminating. She asked why he seemed so down since Maxie was coming home today, and he said it struck him that heâd been happy living there.
Cody said he was reading Pride and Prejudice, and Kristina gave him a copy of Mollyâs manuscript. He said he wasnât touching it. There was a steep price to pay for violating Mollyâs privacy.
Alexis said the governor had only asked Laura for a recommendation, and Suzanne was ready to roll, but Alexis said, not yet.
Willow told Nina that Michael gave her joint custody to avoid the visitation hearing. If he was charged, she had something more important to consider. Sheâd been contacted by Drewâs political associates, and they wanted her to serve the remainder of his term.
Lulu said she was happy for Maxie and her family, and Laura said, that included Nathan now. Lulu said Maxie was coming back to the love of her life.
Nathan told Dante that forensics was on it, and Dante suggested he go home, but he didnât want to mess things up.
Spinelli said Maxie was coming home, and Brook asked why he was so upset. He said reality had settled in and he realized how he handled what happened today would change his life. If he didnât rise to the occasion, he could lose Maxie and his family.
Kristina told Cody that sheâd violated Mollyâs privacy by sending her manuscript to the publisher. Molly never intended for it to be published. It was only a creative exercise. Cody said Molly saw him as a complete doofus, and Kristina suggested he be less self-involved. Casey was loosely based on him and was a doofus at the beginning, but had a true heroâs journey. He was compelling, cool, and deep. Just read the damn book. He said heâd read it when it was published, but she said it wasnât going to be published.
Alexis said, Laura just made a recommendation, but Molly said, she wouldnât have asked if she didnât think the position would be offered. Alexis was perfect for the job. Suzanne agreed, but Alexis said the more she thought about it, the less she thought sheâd do it.
Nina said it was a fantastic idea and a wonderful opportunity, but Willow said she didnât know anything about politics on the federal level. Nina said she was a quick study. Sheâd been a teacher and a nurse and a amazing spokesperson for New Tomorrow. And Willow had a secret weapon â Nina.
Lulu told Laura that sheâd only developed feelings for Nathan because Maxie wasnât there. She had the right to reclaim her life. Laura said the feelings Lulu had were real and legitimate, and Lulu said even if they were right for her, they were wrong for everyone else.
Dante said he thought Nathan would want to see Maxie, and Nathan said he did, but it wasnât about him. The last thing he wanted was to confuse James. Maxie had moved on and had a kid with Spinelli before she even met him. He didnât want to become an obligation.
Spinelli told Brook that Maxieâs husband was alive and in Port Charles after heâd been dead for seven years, and Brook said he was assuming heâd lose without giving Maxie a say. Didnât he think sheâd want one?
Kristina told Cody that Molly never intended on publishing the book and was turning it down. Sheâd sent it behind Mollyâs back, so Molly never got the opportunity to polish it and make the characters the way she wanted them to be. Her editor thought it was perfect and wouldnât let her change it now. Thatâs how much Molly cared about him and his feelings. Cody asked if Molly said that.
Molly said Alexis was a fierce and fearless advocate. Who better to speak truth to power? Suzanne said she could make a real difference, and Molly said they needed more truth tellers. Alexis told her that voters said that, but did they believe it? She didnât know if she could compromise her values. Molly suggested she look at compromise as for the greater good. Look at how she handled Willow and Drew in service of Scout.
Nina told Willow that Drew won the seat because of her. She was the one who had the network and had even introduced him to McConkey, who wouldnât have given him a second look. Sheâd made a mistake, but Willow was a different story. Because of her heart, she was more equipped to do good than Drew ever was.
Spinelli said Jason argued that it wasnât a foregone conclusion, and Brook said Jason was right. He shouldnât throw in the towel. He said Maxie was the great love of his life, but Brook hadnât seen Maxie with Nathan. He had, and Maxie was thoroughly in love with him. Nathan was tall, handsome, heroic⌠She asked how shallow he thought Maxie was.
Nathan said Maxieâs life had changed and he imagined her feelings had too, and Dante asked if he was talking himself into letting her go. Nathan said she had a life with Spinelli that was good and happy, and Dante said, so she shouldnât have to honor the promises she made before everything changed? Nathan said, for him and Lulu, time stopped, but people moved on. Maxie made a life with someone else, like Dante did with Sam.
Laura said Luluâs feelings were okay, but Lulu said, then why did she feel guilty? Laura said she was a good person and a good friend, but Lulu said, a good friend visited every week and gave you an impeccable manicure when you couldnât do it for yourself. She was the type of friend who kissed her best friendâs husband, then tried to make excuses for it being okay to pursue a romantic relationship. Laura said, stop. It was a very complicated situation. Maxie hadnât even known Nathan was alive and moved on. Lulu said, had she really? She was there and saw up close what Nathanâs death did to Maxie. Now that he was back, why wouldnât it change everything for her?
Lulu said she suddenly realized her feelings for Nathan were deeper than she thought, and Laura hugged her. She said Lulu had talked about how she felt. Had she talked to Nathan? How did he feel?
Nathan said, if Dante had known Lulu would wake up, would he have given up his life with Sam to be with her? and Dante said he and Lulu werenât together when she got hurt and Sam died before Lulu woke up. The timing was different and timing mattered. He loved Sam and was committed to her. Heâd wanted to spend the rest of his life with her and the kids. Nathan said, of course (đˇ). What if Maxie was committed to Spinelli and the life she made with him?
Brook said she wasnât in Port Charles when Maxie and Nathan were together, but sheâd witnessed Maxie and Spinelli become real life partners and build a life. She watched Maxie find her way back to him. When Maxie talked about him, her eyes lit up. She loved telling stories about how smart, funny, and loyal he was, what a wonderful father he was, and how they fit together. Why was he assuming her relationship with Nathan meant more than what theyâd created together?
Molly said Alexis managed to get Willow acquitted and navigate the tension and conflict with people she cared about for Scoutâs sake. Sheâd compromised so Scout would be better off. Suzanne said thatâs what politics was. The end game was doing the best for her constituents and making compromise worthwhile. Alexis said they had good points, but would she be doing it for the greater good or for her own ego?
Nina said Drew used his power as a weapon for his personal vendettas, but Willow would use her power to help her constituents. The same ones Drew promised to care for, but ignored. Willow said she didnât know policy, and Nina said thatâs why sheâd succeed. People would want to work with her. Drew had almost a year left. It was nothing. If she didnât like it, she could walk away afterward. If she liked it, it could change the trajectory of her life and empower her in ways she never dreamed.
After reading a little, Cody said Casey was still a doofus, and Kristina said he had the attention span of a four-year-old. Sheâd cut to the chase. Molly bottled her emotions and writing had been an outlet since she was a kid. She poured her heart out on the page and suddenly wrote a book. It was magical and annoyingly productive, but sheâd rather keep it hidden than hurt him. That should tell him how much she cared.
Molly asked how this could be about Alexisâs ego, and Alexis said Drew was a decorated Navy SEAL and wanted to serve his country. He was also a vacuous pit of need that no amount validation could fill, but he wasnât always like that. Maybe politics corrupted him and turned him into the psycho he was today. Molly said Alexis wasnât Drew. She had principles and purpose, and a moral compass. Suzanne said she had more faith in Alexis than she had in Drew, and Molly said Alexis didnât owe anybody anything, but sheâd love to see Alexis represent her. Suzanne said her too, but Alexis said it wasnât just about her. If she took the position, there would be consequences for Scout.
Lulu told Laura that she hadnât talked to Nathan, but was sure he was thrilled about the reunion. Heâd never stopped loving Maxie. Laura said she was sure heâd be thrilled Maxie was awake, but Lulu couldnât assume to know his feelings. Lulu said she didnât want to complicate the situation more. She wanted her feelings to go away. She felt most that Maxie deserved her happy ending and so did Nathan. The person she felt bad about was Spinelli.
Spinelli told Brook that heâd choose Maxie 1000 times over, but if circumstances hadnât ripped Nathan out of her life, what were the odds sheâd choose him? Brook said heâd find out, but Maxie got to make the choice. Maybe it was scary for her too. He said if she chose to be with Nathan, heâd be devastated, but heâd support and respect her decision, and Brook said, another reason Maxie loved him. She didnât settle, she chose him. Let her choose again.
Dante told Nathan that assumption was never a smart thing. Let Maxie set the pace. The kids had their mom back and James would have both parents for the first time. Heâll love that. Nathan said he hoped so. If Maxie wanted to try again, heâd do that. Dante said, because itâs what James wanted? It had to be what Nathan wanted too. Did he?
Cody asked why this was so important, and Kristina said she loved her sister and didnât think she should pass up the opportunity. Books mattered and she thought Mollyâs book could mean something to people. It was a special, lovely story about people taking the time to know someone past the first impression. The world could use more of that and she thought her sister deserved to see her work published. It was just a hobby, but Molly was good, and his opinion mattered. She wanted him to read it, keep an open mind, then decide. He said what if he didnât love Caseyâs heroâs journey? And she said, then her sister was wrong about him. Molly thought he was a hero and this was his chance to prove her right. She left and Cody sat down to read.
Alexis said if she took the position, sheâd be a public official. Sheâd been to prison, been disbarred, and was a recovering alcoholic. It would be brought up in debate, and if it was just her, sheâd handle it, but it was all of them. She didnât think it was fair to impose it on them. Molly said sheâd be a model for Scout. Sheâd be showing her granddaughter how to face challenges head-on, overcome them, and learn how to triumph over adversity. Sometimes people didnât know who to be or what to do until they were shown. Alexis wondered how Molly got so smart and inspired, and Molly said she learned from the best. What did Alexis want to do? Alexis said she wanted to serve in congress.
Willow said Nina made it sound easy, and Nina said it wouldnât be, but it would be worth it. And sheâd be with Willow every step of the way. Theyâd do it together. Willow wondered how sheâd have time with having the kids part-time, and Nina said, Michael would have them 60% of the time. Heâd have to work around her schedule since sheâd be serving her country in Washington DC. Willow said, what about Drew? and Nina said she thought it was time to consider long-term care. Sheâd be doing a wonderful thing, and she was the only person heâd want to serve in his place.
Laura said Lulu thought Maxie would choose Nathan? and Lulu said, Spinelli knew how much Maxie had loved Nathan and thought heâd bow out even though it would shatter him. Laura said, poor Spinelli. He had a beautiful heart. Lulu said she guessed it was good that she and Nathan barely got started. It just didnât feel that way. They hugged.
Spinelli wondered what happened when Maxie saw Nathan for the first time and was dazzled by his ocean blue eyes, and Brook said, dazzled was a temporary state. She knew in her heart that Spinelli was the one. Spinelli swept Maxie off her feet every day. Spinelli said he did and he would. He would sweep Maxie off her feet, but would need an assist from Brook.
Dante said Nathan could only speak for himself. What did he want to do? Danteâs phone rang, and he said, thanks for letting him know. He told Nathan that they found a match on one of Michaelâs keys. His brother lied. He had the key to Drewâs house.
Thursday:
Dante said Michael told them that he didnât have the key and he wasnât stupid, and Nathan said Michael didnât exactly tell the truth all the time and had been caught in another lie. Dante said he was sorry to say they had to talk to Michael immediately and Nathan was the only one who could do it.
Willow adjusted Drewâs bed and told him Wiley and Amelia were coming over to stay with her. Despite all the obstacles, it was actually happening and both knew he was an obstacle. She hated that it had to be this way, but he hadnât left her any other choice. She had to do the best for her children. The doorbell rang and she said it must be Alexis who was supervising the drop-off. Sheâd check on him later.
Ric asked if Michael was okay with the custody arrangement, and Michael said, it could be worse. Wiley wondered when they were leaving, when Michaelâs phone rang. Nathan said they needed Michael to come down and answer some questions. It was best if he came now.
Willow said sheâd waited so long, and it wouldnât have been possible without Alexisâs help. She hugged Alexis, who didnât hug back.
Mac told Georgie and James that theyâd done a good job with the sign. No fighting, arguing, name calling, and James wasnât climbing or breaking speed records. Maxie walked in with Felicia as he said he wanted them safe and sound, and she said, mission accomplished. They hugged.
Dante told Turner that Michael was on his way, and she said it was a smart move to check his keys, but Nathan said Chase had suggested it. Turner said it would determine whether Michael would be charged with attempted murder.
Michael said he had to go to the station and asked Ric to take the kids. Ric wondered what they wanted to question Michael about, and Michael said theyâd had a warrant for his keys. They thought he had one for Drewâs house, but he never did. Ric asked, then why were they bringing him in? and Michael said, great question.
Alexis told Willow that she and Ric loathed each other for years and it was hard on Molly. The best thing was for her to put aside er acrimony with Michael. The kids would fare better if they coexisted peacefully. Willow said sheâd do her best, and Alexis wondered if she could check on Drew before she brought Scout to see him.
Spinelli came out and said, no. He missed Maxieâs grand entrance. Maxie hugged the kids and said sheâd missed them so much. James said she was back and so was his dad. He couldnât wait for her to see him.
Maxie thanked Brook and Chase for taking care of the kids, and Brook said she was so worried. Sheâd missed Maxie so much. Maxie said she was back now and never leaving again, and they hugged.
Willow said Drew had a visitor, and Alexis said she hoped he was up for company. He blinked once, and Willow said he blinked once for yes and twice for no. Unfortunately, it was the only way he could communicate. Whatever Alexis thought best for Scout was what theyâd do. Elizabeth called, and Willow left. Alexis said she and Drew certainly had issues, but she never wished anything like this would happen to him. (Ha-ha â sure.) It must be horrific. He blinked once.
Ric asked if the kids were ready to go, and Wiley asked if Michael was in trouble, but Ric said, not at all. They just wanted to give him his keys back. Wiley said, the keys Uncle Chase took? (Dâoh! Mouths of babes.)
Spinelli thanked Brook for her help picking out his trĂŠs chic ensemble, and she said he looked handsome. He said he pulled out all the stops to fight for Maxie, and she said he had this in the bag. Cody came out with James, who wanted to tell Maxie the big news. Cody said, while she was gone, James learned how to jump with Comet. He was always there and James always followed instructions. James said, no negotiating, no begging, no helmet, no riding, and Maxie said she was proud of him. James left to find a video and Cody said he made sure James was safe. Maxie said her son was an adrenaline junkie and it was scary. Her mom said Cody had been there, and not just for riding lessons, but for Jamesâs nightmares too. He said they were family, and she said heâd proven that.
In the interrogation room, Michael said he needed to reschedule since Diane was stuck in court, and Nathan said he could be detained until she was available. Michael asked if he was going to be arrested, when his phone rang. Nathan gave him some privacy, and Michael said, perfect timing. He needed a lawyer. Ric said heâd be there after dropping off the kids, but wanted to give Michael a heads up. Heâd tell Michael when he got there, but in the meantime⌠Michael told him, donât say anything without a lawyer present. He had the feeling he was walking into a trap, and Ric said he most definitely was, but if they played it right, the PCPD would suffer the consequences, not him.
Spinelli told Maxie that the kids were planning a surprise in the den. Relax while they set it up. He left, and Lulu arrived. Maxie said, you are late, and Lulu said, what else is new? They hugged, and Lulu asked how Maxie was doing. Maxie said it was a little overwhelming, and Lulu said she understood. It was disorienting to find out time didnât stop for everyone else. Maxie said it would take time to adjust to being normal, and Lulu said Maxie was there for her when she came back and she planned on returning the favor. Maxie said Lulu was such a good friend, when Brook came in.
Michael said, Maxie was coming home and it was too bad Nathan was missing it. Nathan said if Michael wanted to help, answer his questions now, and Michael said he loved Maxie and would do anything for her, except implicate himself.
Turner didnât get how Michael could be foolish enough to incriminate himself, and Dante agreed Michael wasnât that sloppy. Turner said, maybe he finally got tripped up by his own arrogance.
Elizabeth brought some cupcakes Aiden made and asked how Willow was holding up. Willow said she was all over the place. She was excited, but scared sheâd seem like a stranger. Elizabeth said it might be awkward at first, but theyâd re-bond in no time, and Willow said Elizabeth had been a good friend and sheâd never forget it. A car pulled in and Willow opened the door. Wiley and Amelia ran to her and she cried, hugging them. She said sheâd missed them both so much, and Wiley said theyâd missed her too. Ric brought the kidsâ bags, and Elizabeth came out. They smiled at each other, and Willow said, it was so hard being away from them. She loved them both. Wiley said they loved her too.
Alexis said Scout missed Drew, but she was taking good care of her. Scout was doing well in school and having a great time with Kristina and Molly. Sheâd like to bring Scout, but thought she should prepare Scout first since he wouldnât be able to communicate with her very well. Drew blinked over and over, and Alexis asked if he was trying to tell her something. He blinked once.
The kids were ready in the den, and Maxie left. Lulu said she felt Brook judging her and saw her disapproval. Brook said she didnât think Lulu should tell Maxie that she and Nathan had feelings for each other unless theyâd acted on them, and Lulu said theyâd kissed once. Almost twice, but they didnât. Brook said she was hoping theyâd paused at the having feelings floor, but as long as it ended now, she didnât think Lulu should tell Maxie. It would only hurt her. Lulu was surprised Brook wasnât going to tell her, but Brook said Maxie needed the support of all her friends, even Lulu.
Elizabeth said she thought Willow had this, but Willow asked her to stay so it would seem more like a party. Plus, she could use the moral support. Wiley asked if they could save a cupcake for his daddy, and Willow said she thought Michael was coming with them. Wiley said he was, but had to go to the police station. They had his keys. Willow flashed back to putting Drewâs key on Michaelâs keychain, and Elizabeth wondered what it could be about, but Willow said she had no idea.
Ric arrived at the station and told Michael that the kids were happily reunited with their mom. Nathan suggested they get started and said, on February 2nd, theyâd asked if Michael had the key to Congressman Cainâs house and heâd said no. Did he stand by his statement? Ric said, donât answer, and told Nathan, cut to the chase. Nathan said they had a warrant for Michaelâs keys to see if he had access to Drewâs house and he had a ky that did, but Michael said that was impossible. It must be a mistake.
Maxie said she loved the slide show, and Georgie said they wanted to catch her up on what sheâd missed. James wondered when his dad was getting there, but Felicia said Nathan was stuck at work.
Mac said he was glad Cody was able to make it, but thought heâd bring Molly, and Cody said he would have, but things hadnât been great between them. Mac asked, what happened? and Cody said it wasnât important. He didnât want to drag the mood down. Mac said if Cody wanted to talk, he was there.
Chase said they had to go, and Maxie thanked them. Bailey Lou loved spending time with them. Chase said the feeling was mutual, and Maxie said Bailey Lou was lucky to have them in her life.
Alexis said she was sorry. She knew Drew was trying to tell her something, but she didnât understand. He was blinking three times, and she didnât know what he meant. She thought she was agitating him and wanted to get Willow, but he blinked twice. She said she was going to leave. Sheâd tell Scout that he loved her and was thinking about her, and sheâd bring Scout to see him soon.
Back at the Quartermainesâ, Chase said, that was a good time, and Brook said she loved Maxie and all the kids were happy. He said he guessed they wouldnât be babysitting much anymore, and she said heâd miss having a little one around, huh? He said he wasnât trying to pressure her, since he knew she wasnât ready to adopt, and she said she loved that he was supportive, but sheâd been giving it a lot of thought. They should do it. Letâs start our family. They kissed.
Michael said heâd never had a key to Drewâs, and Ric asked for a private moment with his client. Nathan said it would be better if Michael told the truth, and Ric said, Michael had no key, but Nathan said, it was in his possession. Ric said he wasnât getting into a legal debate with Nathan. He motioned to Turner through the window and said that was her cue. Turner told Nathan that sheâd take it from here, and Nathan left. He told Dante, sorry, but Dante said he did fine. Go see Maxie and tell her that he said hi and was happy that she was home.
In the den alone, Lulu looked at the kidsâ Valentine cards to Maxie and flashed back to almost kissing Nathan.
Spinelli told Maxie about his new trick for getting Bailey Lou down, and Maxie said it was impressive. She thanked him for keeping the family together while she was gone, and he said heâd had a lot of help. She said, at the end of the day, he was the glue. When she left, sheâd had three kids, and when she woke up she had three kids. That she still had James was most impressive. He said, they made it work, but nothing was the same without her. Things may not go back to the way they were, but she shouldnât rush to figure things out. He knew it was complicated, but the most important thing was that she was back. Was there anything he could do for her? She said today had been a lot and she probably needed alone time. Let everyone enjoy themselves. She was going to take a walk, clear her head, and get some fresh air. Tell everyone she loved them. She left.
Turner said she strongly suggested Michael cooperate. They had enough to charge him. Ric laughed and said they had nothing, and she said it was the third lie theyâd caught Michael telling â his alibi, being on Congressman Cainâs street the night of the shooting, and now he lied about not having a key to Drewâs house. Ric said they had no proof. They could prove the key was on Michaelâs keyring, but that didnât prove Michael put it there. Much less that he used it to get into Drewâs house. They had no chain of evidence. It was pure speculation. He was asking for them to allow his client to leave immediately.
Willow gave the kids Christmas presents that sheâd saved, when Alexis came back and Willow stepped aside with her. Alexis asked how the drop-off was, and Willow said, Michael wasnât there. How was Drew? Alexis said she told him about Scout, but he seemed agitated. It was like he wanted to communicate something, but she couldnât figure out what it was.
Elizabeth said the kids were so happy with Willow, and Willow said it confirmed he knew in his heart. Everything sheâd done to reach this point was worth it. Elizabeth said she wanted Willow to have more moments like this, and Willow asked her to keep an eye on the kids while she checked on Drew.
Turner said, if Michael didnât put the key on the keyring, then who did? and Ric said there were currently many more people living under the same roof as Michael. Turner asked if he was implying someone from Michaelâs own family was trying to frame him, but Ric said he wasnât implying anything. He was talking about one person in particular. An eyewitness recently saw someone handle Mihcaelâs keys who had no reason to. Michael said, Willow? but Ric said, one of the PCPDâs finest â Officer Harrison Chase.
In the nook, Brook thanked Alexis for coming on such short notice, and Chase said theyâd come to her last year about the adoption process. Alexis said theyâd put it on hold, and Brook said, if she was still willing to represent them, theyâd like to look into adopting a child. Alexis said it was a big step. Congratulations. She may have a big commitment coming up, but sheâd be delighted to help. How soon did they want to start? Brook said, immediately.
Will allow said Alexis told her that Drew was trying to communicate with her. She knew he was trying to tell Alexis what sheâs been up to. Sorry. She couldnât let him do that. She put a syringe full of the drug into his IV tube.
Georgie said, the party was a huge success. It was great having their mom back home. Spinelli said he wholeheartedly concurred, and James asked if he thought their mom liked the party, and Spinelli said, of course (đˇ). James said, then why did she leave? and Georgie said, maybe it was too much. Spinelli said, she loved it, but sometimes when you were full of joy, you needed alone time to process. All she needed from them right now was the promise that when she came back, theyâd all be waiting.
At the cemetery, Nathan brushed the snow from his own grave. Maxie came in the gate and said, Nathan? He stood up and said, Maxie? They soap looked at each other.
đŤ Fridayâs EnchiladaâŚ
Lulu is rushing out when she finds a photo of Luke. She says, hi, dad.
In her office, Laura tells Elizabeth that itâs nice to see her. She had no idea Elizabeth was stopping by. Elizabeth says she knows Laura is really busy, but she wants to share some good news. Aiden finally passed his driverâs test. Laura says, thank God. Good for him and good for Elizabeth. Her days being a chauffeur are over. Elizabeth says, thatâs true. Now Aiden is in full savings mode and begging her to take him car shopping because heâs obsessed with finding the right one. Laura says she didnât realize he was that into cars, and Elizabeth says, itâs all he talks about these days. Laura says, thatâs really interesting, and Elizabeth says she knows, right? She has no idea who he gets that from. Laura says she does. His grandfather, Luke.
Sonny goes to his old kitchen to visit the moss bowlđand finds Carly, who asks if everything is all right with Donna. He says he just dropped Donna off at school. He knocked at the front door, and he guesses she didnât hear. She asks if everything is okay, and he says Donna told him that she left lunchbox foyer while she was putting on her coat. He said heâd get it and bring it to her. Carly says, Donnaâs lunch isnât for a couple of hours. Does he want to have a cup of coffee with her? He says, Corinthos coffee? and she says, if she had anything else, her whole system would shut down. He says he guesses heâll take a cup. He sees a poker chip and asks where it came from, and she says, from Donna. She found it. She hopes he isnât teaching Donna to gamble. He says, Donna isnât old enough to count cards, but when she is, he will, and Carly says, thatâs not funny. He says he found it in a box when he was moving to the new house and gave it to Donna, and she says, take it home with him. Donna will either cover it in glitter or learn to play Texas Hold âEm and she doesnât need either headache. He says heâs got to tell her⌠It reminds him of⌠She says, Luke, and he says, Luke.
Lulu goes to the nook where Tracy is having tea, and Tracy asks if she can make⌠Lulu runs to her and hugs her, and Tracy asks, whatâs wrong? Sheâll take care of it. Sheâll fix it. Sheâll hire someone to fix it. Consider it fixed. Lulu says, nothing is wrong. Canât a stepdaughter need a hug from her stepmonster? Tracy says, of course (đˇ), but this is not an ordinary occurrence, and Lulu says she came across a picture of her dad. She shows Tracy, who says, can she? Tracy takes the photo and says, Lulu never had a chance to grieve her father, did she? Lulu shakes her head, and Tracy says, well, itâs important to do. So theyâre going to honor her dad. Lulu hugs her again.
Laura tells her assistant to cancel her 4 pm. She has a couple of errands she needs to take care of out of the office. And one more thing. Please remind her to get a birthday gift early. Her grandson is saving up for a car. Her assistant says, knowing teenage boys, he probably wants a convertible, and Laura says, probably.
At All Saints, Lulu lights s candle and sits with Tracy, who holds her hand. Lulu says, itâs so quiet, and Tracy says, it sure is. Lulu says, her dad always told her that he was surprised he didnât burst into flames when he walked in, and Tracy says, however, a watering hole on the other hand⌠Lulu says, welcomed him with open arms. This isnât working. You were right. Tracy says, about what? and Lulu says, this isnât her dad. Letâs go. Lulu leaves, and on her way out, Tracy blows out the candle. She looks up and says, I know. I know.
Sonny flashes back to seeing Luke on a patio and Luke saying heâs out of there. Sonny asks what he thinks heâs doing, and Luke says, this is where his family lives. His sister, his wife, and son. Sonny says, calm down. Donât go crazy on him. Does he want to give the neighbors a show? Luke says, thatâs fair. As he understands, theyâve got business to do, but they do not do business here â ever. You do not come to my house. You do not speak to my friends. And under no circumstances do you ever go near my family. Understand? Carly asks if Sonny is taking a trip down Memory Lane, and Sonny says, itâs hard not to. Luke spent a lot of time on the Haunted Star. When he first met Luke, he would never have guessed theyâd end up where they did. Luke was more than a friend. He was Sonnyâs brother. Carly says, he was so good to her mother, and Sonny says, when he wasnât driving Bobbie crazy. She says, Luke thought she hung the moon, while she⌠He says, not so much, and she says, not so much. She flashes back to telling Luke that she doesnât care about ELQ, and he says he does. So turn everything over to him and heâll take care of everything, and she can wipe her hands of the whole deal. She asks why sheâd do that, and he says, because theyâre family, calling her Caroline. She says, since when? and he says, since she was born. How about a little Spencer solidarity?
Lulu tells Tracy that church was the last place her dad would ever be. He didnât even get married in one. Tracy asks what she suggests. They go to Atlantic City? Vegas? What? Lulu says, find some random casino, since it was where Tracy and her dad got hitched⌠the first time. Tracy says, hitched is a nice way of putting it, and Lulu says her dad tricked Tracy into marrying him when she was drunk beyond belief, so she thinks hitched is pretty generous. Tracy says, there they have the beginning of a complicated, tumultuous⌠beautiful and oh so real⌠She flashes back to Luke saying, good morning, beautiful. How do you like your coffee? She says, no, and he says, welcome to our honeymoon, you wildcat. She says, no amount of alcohol in the world could ever make her marry him, and he says, consider the evidence. He shows her his wedding ring and the certificate, and she says, ugh. He says, we have to stay married until death do us part. Tracy remembers smashing a raw egg on Lukeâs head, and him saying, oh, Spunky. She tells Lulu, forget the casino. She has a better idea. She takes Luluâs hand and pulls her along.
Carly says sheâs got to get to Bobbieâs, and Sonny says heâll bring Donna her lunchbox. She thanks him for taking care of Donna, and he says, yeah. She thanks him for talking to her about Luke. It was nice. He says, yeah, it was, and she leaves. He picks up the poker chip, puts it in his coat pocket, and leaves.
At the Brown Dog, no one is around, and Lulu says she told Tracy that it was too early, but Tracy says, nonsense. The door was open, so somebody has to be here. A janitor comes out, and Tracy says, told you. He says, theyâre closed, and Lulu says, see? Tracy says, actually, theyâre here to celebrate somebody dear to them, somebody they loved and lost. The man says heâs sorry to hear that, and Tracy says, thanks. He says, but they canât stay. Come back at 5 when they open.
Tracy counts out $500 into the janitorâs hand, and he says, itâs a steep price for a remembrance, but Tracy says, itâs worth every penny. He tells them to promise not to let anybody else in and donât do damage. Tracy asks if they look like the types to trash a bar, and he says, her (meaning Lulu), no, but you, definitely. Tracy laughs and Lulu says sheâll make sure Tracy behaves. The janitor leaves, and Lulu says, now what? Tracy says, now we toast, and Lulu wonders what they should drink. Tracy says, the better question is, what was his drink? and Lulu goes behind the bar and gets out two bottles.
Sitting in All Saints, Laura says, what a life we led. Us together and apart. She flashes back to holding a baby and Luke asking what she thinks of Lulu. Laura says, Lulu? Thatâs her alter ego, her secret identity. He says, Lulu and Lucy Johnson are his favorite identities. That way she can be named after her mother and grandmother. She says, Leslie Lulu, and a young Lucky says, how about just Lu? Leslie Lu. Larua says she loves it, and Luke says him too. In the present, Laura says, no one could ever accuse them of being boring. They burned too brightly for that. As she speaks, we flash back through their life together. She says, even when they built their family, it never stopped being an adventure. Itâs because of you, my love. Because you were a force of nature. You didnât just walk on this earth, you changed it. You changed me. I see you in the kids of course (đˇ), in their fire and in their stubbornness and in their refusal to live life small. But thereâs more than that. She actually sees glimpses of him every day of her life, in every brave choice she makes, whenever she stands her ground, when she really feels like she wants to turn and run. She thinks thatâs why itâs so hard to accept that heâs gone. It just feels wrong. Even saying it sounds like a lie. She knows heâs not here on earth with them anymore, but he never left her. Never once. She feels his presence when life gets too heavy and she feels like she canât go one more step. Itâs his voice she hears, calling her angel, reminding her of who she is. And then somehow, she finds the strength and does go on because what they had was never really over for her. It just transformed because their hearts are bonded together beyond time, beyond loss, beyond this lifetime. Nothing can change that. Nothing. Thank you for the dance. Thank you for the adventure and thank you for the love of a lifetime.
Tracy says she heard Luluâs fatherâs drink of choice was scotch, but Lulu says she thought it was rum. Tracy says, actually she thinks his favorite drink was whatever youâve got, and Lulu says, well, rum and scotch are both available. Tracy says, so how about a little bit each â in separate glasses please. Lulu says, thank God, and Tracy says, her father was the textbook definition of a renegade. Lulu says, no one was going to tell him who to be or what to do, and Tracy says, Lord knows she tried. She flashes back to Luke being in the hospital, and he says, sheâs pretty damn mad at somebody. She says, at him for treating life with such callous disregard. Sheâs furious at him that he refuses to put her, his children, or anybody else ahead of his infantile insistence on living life on his terms. Why for Godâs sake? He says, sheâs supposed to know him better than anybody. So he had a couple heart attacks⌠All right, three. So what is he supposed to do, roll up in a ball and not be him? Tracy and Lulu clink glasses, and Lulu says, wow, that is⌠wow. Switch drinks. They take a sip and Lulu says sheâs not sure which is worse. Tracy laughs and says sheâs not sure this is the best way to honor Luluâs father if he had a drinking problem, and Lulu says, donât tell him that. Tracy says, too late. Her father chased his demons and even caught up with a few. Just not the one who liked to drink with him. Lulu says, but the spark in his eye came back, and Tracy says, her father would not, could not be kept down.
Laura goes to Bobbieâs, and Carly asks if she can give her some coffee. Laura says, oh, please. Great. Carly says, already been day, huh? and Laura says, and then some. Itâs nice to see her. Carly says, itâs nice to see Laura. Is everything okay? Laura says, for some reason, sheâs been thinking an awful lot about Luke today and doesnât know why, and Carly says, thatâs funny. She and Sonny were just talking about him earlier. Laura says, really? Maybe thereâs something in the air. Carly wonders if thereâs an anniversary or birthday they missed, but Laura says she doesnât think so. Then again, they didnât need an occasion to miss someone. Carly says, no, they certainly donât.
Sonny comes into the Brown Dog, and Lulu asks what heâs doing here. He says he was going to ask them the same thing. He saw the car out front and the bar is closed. He thought they might be having car trouble. Lulu says, no car trouble, but heâs right. The bar is closed. Tracy says, Lulu felt that sheâd never really grieved Luke, so theyâre doing it here today by celebrating, and Sonny says, thatâs nice. He doesnât want to interrupt. Heâll let them go. Lulu says, wait. He loved her dad too. He says he still does, and she suggests he join them. He sits down.
Laura tells Carly, itâs delicious. So fresh. She thanks Carly for keeping the place going, and Carly says she does it for her mom. This place was so important to her. Laura says, and Luke. She leaves and outside, she flashes back to being with Luke in the kitchen at Bobbieâs. She says she loves him and wants to be his wife. Sheâs still happy. Please face her. He turns and she says, he still loves her. She can see it in his eyes. Lauraâs phone chimes and itâs a text from Lulu: Where R U?
Elizabeth looks at her phone and smiles. She asks Nurse Emma if everything is okay around here, and Emma says, itâs shockingly quiet around here. Elizabeth says, excellent. Sheâs going to take off a few minutes early. Thereâs someplace she needs to be. As she waits for the elevator, she looks at her phone.
Sonny says, Luluâs dad gave Tracy a run for her money â literally â and Tracy says he doesnât have to look so amused by it. He says, it definitely worked out in the end, and she says, yeah, but in the beginning⌠Lulu says, okay, yes. It got off to a rocky start, but her dad ended up falling in love. Tracy says, hopelessly, and Sonny says, a couple so wrong, it turned out so right. Lulu asks if they can talk about how much Luke got away with, and Sonny says, the list is so long. He blew up the Haunted Star. Tracy says, that man never answered for a single con, a single disguise, because he was so damn charming. Sounds like somebody else they know. Sonny asks if she just called him charming, and she says, no. They laugh, and Lulu says, hearing their stories, she misses him less. Sonny says heâs got a million of them, when Laura comes in. She says, maybe, but nobody has more than her. This was a wonderful choice. She thinks Luluâs dad would feel right at home here. She sits down.
Carly leaves Bobbieâs and outside, she looks at the sign. She flashes back to asking if Luke is calling her a liar. He says, no. Heâs calling her a Spencer, through and through. She came out of the womb ready to rumble. She doesnât suffer fakes or fools and he appreciates that. She says he thinks he knows her so well, and Luke says, she knows him and knows if some arrogant cop and his lovestruck girlfriend got one of his kids thrown in the slammer, heâd wait years if he had to roll over broken glass and hot tar to get revenge. Does that sound familiar? In the present, she looks at the sign and digs around in her bag for something. She takes out the poker chip.
Lulu says her father told her nothing ventured, nothing gained when it came to two things â cards and love, and Tracy says, leave it to him to link cards and love. Laura says she doesnât know about that. She thinks thereâs a lot of luck involved with both. Lulu says, to love, and they clink glasses. Laura flashes back to her and Lukeâs first wedding, and Luke says, I, Lucas Lorenza Spencer, take thee Laura Webber Baldwin, to be my wedded wife. To have and hold from this day forward. For better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health. TO love and to cherish till death do us part. Carly comes in and says, of all the random places to meet. This is an interesting group. Whatâs going on? Lulu says she never got a chance to mourn her father, so sheâs doing it tonight. She thought Carly would want to be a part of it. Laura says sheâs sure this is why they were all thinking about Luke today, and Carly says she thinks Laura is right. She asks why Sonny gave back the poker chip, and he says he didnât. She says, he must have. She found it in her purse when she was leaving Bobbieâs. He says, whoever put it there, it wasnât him, when Elizabeth comes in and says, hi, everybody. Lulu says, she made it, and Elizabeth says, Lulu told her they were celebrating Luke and she wants in. Tracy says, pull up a chair. Scotch or rum? Elizabeth asks if those are the only options, but Lulu says, no, and she sits down.
Sonny says, in some cultures people believe you die twice. Once when you take your last breath and then when your name is mentioned for the last time. Tracy asks if it matters if your actual name is used or would jackass suffice? Then you could live on forever. Laura says she guesses they all mourn in their own ways. Everyoneâs rituals are different. Carly says, they all have them in their own way, and Sonny says heâs seen people celebrate with lanterns they put out to sea in remembrance. Lulu says she loves that. It sounds beautiful.
The group stands at the pier with their lanterns, and Laura says sometimes we act like we say one final goodbye and thatâs it. And sometimes, in some situations, it is, but with Luluâs dad, itâs a little but more like, see you later. Sometimes just hearing a certain tone in someoneâs voice or hearing a song by one of his favorite artists or sometimes she catches a scent, and it smells like one of his shirts, like heâs right there, standing in the room with her. Sonny says, may Luke be joined with his beloved Haunted Star and may he always roll sevens. He puts his lantern in the water, and Tracy passes out to-go cups and says, Lukeâs favorite. Laura says, to Luke, and they all toast, to Luke. Laura says, this just feels right, and Lulu thanks Tracy and tells her that she loves her. Tracy says she loves Lulu too, and Lulu sees a light. She watches as Luke leaves for the last time, turning to look at her and smiling. She says, see you later, dad, and we see the lanterns in the water.
Alone, Sonny flashes back to Luke giving him a gun. Sonny says, itâs a thing of beauty, and Luke says he wants Sonny to have it, but Sonny says, Luke canât give it to him. Itâs his gun. Luke says he just did, and Sonny says, but he canât let Luke go wherever heâs going. Heâs unarmed. Luke says heâs not exactly defenseless, and Sonny says, fast talking can only get him so far. Luke says, that gun belongs in the life they both chose. Heâs walking away from that life. He has to find something else, something different, while thereâs still time. Sonny raises his cup.
Back home, Elizabeth finds a muffin that Aiden has left for her and flashes back to telling Luke that she baked him some brownies. He says, her specialty, and she says, he remembered. She bets she can make him laugh, and he says, that would be quite a feat. Go for it. She opens her coat and says, ta-da! revealing a silly outfit. He says he likes the socks. He knows she wouldnât join a cult⌠Sheâs working the GH Christmas bash. She asks if he wants to be her date, and he says, thatâs about the sweetest offer heâs had this millennium. In the present, she picks up the car magazine underneath the muffin plate and reads.
Lauraâs assistant asks how everything went, and Laura says, it was an interesting day. Her assistant says, productive? and Laura says, yes, very, and special. Her assistant says, all was quiet here, so she ran out and got Lauraâs grandson a card. Itâs on her desk. Laura thanks her and she leaves. Laura sits at her desk and looks at the card. It has a car on the front and says, Happy Birthday â Hope itâs a great ride! She flashes back to being in Lukeâs car in disguise, and hearing sirens. Luke pulls over and tells her to focus now. Keep relaxed and breathe. Breathe. She cries and remembers dancing with him. He says he wants her to know that when he looks at her now, he doesnât see the 18-year-old girl anymore. He sees a woman and sheâs magnificent. Heâll always be proud sheâs his wife. She says sheâll always be proud heâs her husband. And if sheâs as magnificent as he says, itâs because she spent the first half of her life with him. He kisses her hand.
Carly stacks menus, and flashes back to telling Luke that if he thinks relationship advice is going to give him another month of free rent, heâs crazy. Luke says they agreed that his stay there would be open-ended and fully comped and she knows it. Get her head out of her shapely butt, because she knows bullets and love donât mix. She says sheâs going to take her chances. Sheâs going to Sonnyâs party. He says, no Johnny? No escort? She says, Michael wants her there and she cares enough about her family to make an appearance. No more room service and sheâs cutting off his spa. He says he doesnât care about the spa. Theyâre family and whether she believes it or not, he doesnât want to see her hurt.
Tracy sips tea and looks at a framed photograph of Lila. She flashes back to Luke saying they know heâs nobodyâs idea of a great catch, but heâs better with her, so much better. Theyâre a perfect match. They work, damn it, so here he is before her, deeply flawed, offering his broken body, battered heart, and this. He shows her a ring and says, please wear it again. In the present, she cries and says sheâd do it all again.
Lulu puts the picture she found in a frame on the mantel, and flashes back to Luke saying heâs confident that whatever life throws at her, sheâs smart and strong enough to handle it on her own. Come on. Sheâs a Spencer and she always be his one and only baby girl. He loves her. She takes the poker chip out of her pocket and thanks him for giving her his luck and his love. She kisses her fingertips, puts the chip by the photo, and touches his face.
On Monday, Spinelli tells Lulu that itâs not a fight heâs willing to undertake; Wiley tells Willow that he doesnât like it there; Ric tells Alexis that he has news about Drewâs attempted murder case; and Michael punches Chase in the face. As weâd all like to.
𧟠All the Soap News Fit To PrintâŚ
Tribute to a true icon.
Another kudo to Baby Glinda!
When will people learn to differentiate between a character and the actor? Throwing apples? Really?
I had no idea Turner and Sidwell were married IRL. They look amazing, and I have to admit, if I saw them on the street, Iâd turn to look, and I donât say that often.
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Below Deck Down Under
The crew was finally able to shed the Salt Lake City women, but not before more shrieking and arguing. At least they left a sizable tip â $35K â which was more than deserved just for having to listen to all the screaming and yelling. Sous chef Alesia broke up and made up with Ben, but ultimately decided she was not cut out for the galley and returned to being a stew. Luckily, when the new stew arrived, she was copacetic to being the new sous chef. And oh yeah, it was Ellie from Below Deck Mediterranean.
Summer House
Kyle had a hissy fit and ran off, and Carl was sent to put him back together. Ho-hum. Another summer at the beach. While there was background relationship finagling, the main focus was on watching the deterioration of Kyle and Amandaâs marriage. Amanda was tired of Kyle behaving like a single twenty-year-old, while Kyle thought she was stifling his money-making skills. She had to explain to him like he was a toddler how it wasnât the DJâing that was the problem. It was the excessive drinking and the DMs she was getting from women saying he was cheating. He gave her a non-apology apology, and by the end, nothing was any further along than it was when they started.
Vanderpump Rules
I didnât pay attention to a lot of this because it was the usual whoâs zooming who. What I did catch was Audreyâs stand-up act where she roasted her co-worker/castmates. When she got to Angelica, she was nothing but a mean girl squared, causing Angelica to leave in tears. Iâm no fan of Angelicaâs, but I felt sorry for her. Natalie might have thought Audrey killed it, but all she killed for me was any respect.
Southern Charm
Ugh. Salley. I donât even know what to say about this woman. She is so insecure and obvious and must have all the attention from all the boys men in the group. Iâm surprised she hasnât spontaneously combusted over her jealousy. Two minutes ago, she was catching feelings for Craig and now she hates him. For whatever reason, Charley remains friends with her and is trying to keep the details of her relationship with Craig to herself. Salley isnât having it, but she will have a helping of Austen, who loves the attention. Austen, however, has made it clear heâs not loving Salley that way out of respect for Audrey. The group went to Mexico courtesy of Shep, and during dinner, he suggested they make New Yearâs resolutions for the person sitting next to them. Venita said Austen should stand up for himself more, which Whitner interpreted to be smack talking Craig. Craig told Venita that she didnât exist in his world and to f*** off. By the way, Shep put the trip together in hopes of them finding inner peace. Fat chance.
Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills
This week, Denise made an appearance, and admitted what a d-bag Aaron is. Heâd assaulted her several times. Disappointment all around. We also found out Erika got shoved around during a post-Tom relationship. More disappointment, but she got out fast, so good. Erika asked Amanda about the cult sheâd been in, but weâd all might as well just read the article. The only enlightening thing was that Amanda said it was a religious thing, but she gave very few details. Amanda felt confused since sheâd been told to be forthcoming about her opinions, yet got slammed for them. Um⌠Maybe she should consider her condescending delivery. On the upside, Rachel said sheâd danced more in the Hamptons than she had in years. Hot Girl Summer in progress.
The Valley: Persian Style
Golnessa started a new jewelry business, Valley Girl Diamonds, just to bug Sky. Since Mercedeh was working, Tommy was supposed to pick up Shams at school and was a half hour late, even though he only had one job. He dropped off ice for the open house, and she tried to get him to stay and maybe talk to Reza, but nothing doing. At that point, she was reaching the end of the road with this nightmare from New York. Mauricio white gloved Mercedehâs open house and said her staging had no warmth, but she had still done a good job.
Random Reality Items
This was my first guess. Hint: Do not put foreign objects in your body.
Coming in April. Iâll wait and see. Theyâre always good to start before it degenerates into drunken brawls at a dinner parties.
Now on Netflix and my short list.
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Never Blink. Amazon Prime. First off, this movie makes you want to blink as soon as they start talking about it. A group of scientists has discovered another dimension that happens, well, in the blink of an eye. Gruesome AF, itâs an interesting premise, kind of like Nightmare on Elm Street combined with Strangeland. The action was good, the monsters were creepy enough, and I didnât hate it. However, for a bunch of ahead-of-their-time scientists, their computers download like theyâre on dial-up.
The Long Walk. HBO/MAX. In a totalitarian, impoverished, post-apocalyptic world similar to our own, a lottery is held and 50 males are chosen to make the walk. The rules are simple. Keep walking at 3 MPH or die until one contestant is left standing. Hey, at least you get three warnings before meeting your doom. The winner gets an insane amount of money and one wish. Unlike The Running Man (Stephen King is having a banner year), itâs less the excitement of the journey itself, and more about character development and emotion. Contestants become close, only to watch each other die. Mark Hamill shines as the draconian Mayor, who encourages the walkers along, but doesnât hesitate to eliminate them. I would have chosen quite a different wish from the winner, but it was still a satisfying ending and well worth watching.
https://dailytarheel.com/article/lifestyle-the-long-walk-review-20251003
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. HBO/Max. Dunk is a wannabe knight who teams up with a boy named Egg when he canât seem to get rid of him. Kind of like a Game of Thrones buddy movie, the series is about Dunkâs journey and the obstacles he and Egg meet along the way. While I only just started watching, and would have rather seen beyond The Wall with Jon Snow, itâs a nice treat in the meantime.
Iâm also reading Maurice Benardâs book, Nothing General About It, and loving it. Heâs open and honest about his upbringing, struggles with mental illness, and his love for the woman who has stood by him. I appreciate a celebrity biography, and this book gives me an extra layer of enjoyment since thereâs so much about him working on General Hospital, which it turns out is the workplace anyone would be blessed to have.
đž Astonishing Achievements In AnimalingâŚ
đ Hopefully, he wasnât working for the government.
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đş Once extinct, theyâre now all growed up.
https://people.com/deextinct-dire-wolves-hunting-together-as-a-pack-11908890
đŠ A surprising friendship.
https://people.com/dog-forms-2-month-friendship-with-wild-seal-in-viral-tiktok-exclusive-11906273
đđś To retirement and beyond.
https://people.com/romeo-manatee-is-officially-the-oldest-manatee-ever-recorded-11908666
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đŚ Quotes of the Week
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. â Henry David Thoreau
What I did or said should never be more important than why I did it or said it. â Andrea Kelly
The only impossible journey is the one you never begin. â Tony Robbins
If exhausted from severe and long-continued thought, he had to touch the earth again to renew his strength. When this weariness set in he would stop thought, and get down with a little dog or kitten to recover. â William Herndon, Abraham Lincoln‘s business partner
If you fight for your limitations, you may just get to keep them. â Les Brown
A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t. â Jack Dempsey (Apparently, I’m a champion every morning.)
No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday. â Alexander Pope
Itâs literally petty in the best way. â Reza Farahan, The Valley: Persian Style
âď¸ Up To Snow GoodâŚ
Until next time, stay safe; stay not bare beating or dry begging; and stay remembering that assumption is never a good thing.
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