What I Watched Today

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

General Hospital

Spencer brings a birthday gift to Curtis at the pool. He hopes it’s okay he’s here. At one of the tables, Stella says she’ll give Trina’s young man this; he doesn’t shrink from a challenge. Trina says, he puts up a good front. He believes in never letting them see you sweat, and by now, she’s guessing he’s sweating.

Portia asks Zeke what he means that Taggert didn’t seem well, but Zeke says, he had someone to help him; he’s not alone. Portia asks, who was with him, as Jordan comes out of the elevator, and Zeke says, there she is right now. He calls over to her, and tells Portia that Jordan will let them now how Taggert is doing.

At the stables, Cody (who I forgot was on this show) asks Leo what he’s doing. Leo shows him Joel Sartore’s book, Photo Ark Insects, and says, he takes all the good pictures. Leo got to meet him once. It was at a show of all Joel’s animal pictures. His mom and dad took him. His dad got hurt. He’s in the hospital.

Gladys gets out of the hospital elevator, and her phone dings. It’s a text from Selina: Returning to PC soon. Let’s have lunch and discuss settling up.

Carly says, either Ned recovers, and gets the SEC to drop the charges, or they’ll fight it out in court, but Drew says, they’d both be putting their freedom on the line. They don’t have to do that. They don’t have to both go down for this; only one of them does. She says she’s the one who invested heavily in Aurora after he and Michael told her not to. Her mistake, her consequences.

Sonny tells Nina that he just got a call from the church. It looks like they could have an opening in the fall. He hands her coffee, and she thanks him. He says, fall? The wedding? She says, right, the wedding. She’s sorry. She’s been trying to busy herself with Crimson work, but it seems all she can think about is Ned. Sonny says, he just hit his head; he’s going to make a full recovery. She says, probably, and he says, and then maybe he’ll start telling everybody the truth.

Carly says, it’s not up to Drew, and he says he’s all for taking accountability for mistakes, but just think about it for a second. What about Donna? What about her grandkids, and Joss, and Michael, and Willow, who’s still in recovery? And her mom? They all need her. She’s the heart, the center of this family. She says, putting them through a long trial wouldn’t be right, and he says, then let him help her. She asks, how? and he says, by offering himself up. He’s going to plead guilty.

Sonny tells Nina, nothing like a brush with death to shift your priorities. You never know. Maybe Ned will wake up and say he tipped off the SEC, or maybe it wasn’t him. She says, he’s doubting Ned tipped off the SEC now? and Sonny says, Ned gave him an impassioned plea, saying he didn’t do it, so he’s thinking maybe somebody else wanted leverage against him. But they shouldn’t worry about this right now; they have a church to book. She still wants to do this, right? She says, more than anything. If she marries him, she’ll be the luckiest woman alive. He tells her, she just said if. Is there a question?

Cody says he heard Leo’s dad got in an accident. Leo must be pretty worried. Leo says, his mom told him that that’ll get to visit, and Cody says, that’s a good thing, right? but Leo says, his dad won’t even know he’s there. She said he’s unconscious. That’s like a sleep where you can’t wake up. Cody says, fair point, but his mom would like to see his dad. Leo says he doesn’t want to go, and Cody says he gets that. He gets over things he’s scared to do by talking it out with his friends. They’re buddies, right? So why doesn’t Leo tell him why he doesn’t want to go? Leo says he doesn’t want to see his dad like that. What if he doesn’t wake up?

Portia says, Zeke’s met Jordan? and he says, Portia knows her too? Jordan comes over, and Zeke says he was going to introduce her to his sister, but it seems they’re already acquainted. Jordan says, of course (🍷), and asks how Portia is. Portia says she’s good. How is Jordan? Jordan smiles and nods, and Zeke says, he was just telling Portia how Jordan helped Taggert onto the elevator. He seemed a bit unsteady. Portia asks if he’s okay, and Jordan says, he’s fine. There’s nothing to worry about. Portia thanks her for talking to Taggert for her, and asks if Jordan wants to join them.

Curtis holds up a frame, and Spencer says, it’s called Kim at the Savoy. It seemed appropriate. Curtis says, it’s not just a print, and Trina says, signed by the artist? Spencer says, limited edition, and Stella says, it’s a gorgeous piece. Marshall says, some of the greatest acts in the world played at The Savoy in Harlem, and Curtis thanks Spencer, and says, he’d better believe it will have a permanent spot at The Savoy… in Port Charles. Spencer says he should be thanking Curtis for saving him and his brother in Greenland, but Curtis says, no thank you necessary. He had reasons for being there, and Trina was at the top of the list. But he does know how important Spencer is to Trina. Spencer says, Trina’s very important to him too, but he doesn’t think Curtis believes that. He leaves with Trina, and Stella says, isn’t Curtis the diplomat. Marshall says, he was very kind, and Curtis says he just wants his daughter to be happy. That doesn’t mean he’s not keeping his eye on Spencer.

Trina says, since Spencer is into making folks so happy, she has a request, and he says he’s awaiting instructions. She says she’s wondering if he can switch the playlist for her.

Sonny wonders if it should be when, and Nina says, of course (🍷); when they get married. There’s a knock at the door, and Frank lets Ava in. She asks if Avery is ready, and Nina says, she and Donna have been playing with wedding fabrics all morning, so Ava will have to pry them away. Sonny says, out like a light. They collapsed on a mountain of chiffon. Nina says, it’s organza, but Sonny says, it doesn’t matter. Nina could put burlap on, and she’d still be the most beautiful bride in the world. Sonny’s phone rings, and it’s Dante. Sonny asks, what’s going on?… and tells Nina, they’re waking Ned up now.

Ava says, can Nina believe Sonny rushing off to the hospital? Sonny doesn’t even like Ned. Nina says, Dante called, and Sonny offered support. She thinks Sonny feels guilty for accusing Ned, because all of a sudden, he’s not convinced Ned made the call to the SEC. Ava says, still, Sonny has no reason to suspect Nina. Nina just needs to keep cool and keep quiet. Luckily, she’s the only one who knows the truth. Nina says, Ava, her attorney Martin Grey, and now Ned Quartermaine knows the truth too.

Gladys replies to Selina: Need more time to pay you back. Sonny asks, what’s cookin’? and Gladys drops the phone. Luckily, it lands face down, and Sonny picks it up, handing it back to her.

Cody tells Leo that he knows it’s scary when someone you love is sick or hurt, but his adoptive mom always told him that love is the most powerful medicine, and Leo’s dad loves him so much. Cody is sure he’s trying his best to get better for Leo. Leo says, his biological dad loves him, but it didn’t help him; he’s dead. Cody says he’s sorry. He bets Leo misses him a lot. Leo says, no. He barely remembers him. Tracy walks in, and Cody says, Ned has the best doctors taking care of him, and he won’t be alone. He’ll have Leo’s mom, his stepsister, his granny, all his friends. Leo says, like him? and Cody says, you bet. He’s not going anywhere. Leo hugs Cody, and Tracy says, they’ve been looking everywhere for Leo. It’s time to visit his dad. Let’s go. Leo goes over to her, and she says, he smells like horses. Leo says he likes the smell, and she tells him, go clean up. Cody says, he wants to look nice for his dad, right? and Leo says he guesses. Cody says, besides, Leo needs to put his book back in his room. He hands the book to Leo, saying, he doesn’t want it to get all dirty and messed up in here. Leo says he wants to keep it safe, and runs off. Cody says he’s found Leo responds better to general suggestions, and Tracy says, now he’s telling her about her grandson.

Zeke tells Portia that he met Jordan last night at the pool. After Portia blew him off, he had to make alternate plans. Portia says, if Jordan met Zeke, he probably pinned her down for hours (ha-ha! their faces). He’s quite gregarious. When he came home from school, his report card always said he talked too much. He would go on and on and on, and just keep talking. Jordan probably found that out, huh? Jordan says, he’s certainly good company, when Spencer joins them. Portia says she doesn’t know if Spencer met her baby brother, Ezekiel Robinson, and Spencer says, of course (🍷) he has, at Portia’s wedding. It’s good to see him again. They shake hands, and Zeke says, him too. Spencer excuses himself, and says he’ll see them all outside. He leaves, and Portia says, of course (🍷) Trina invited Spencer to the party; of course (🍷) she did. Jordan says, the party? and Portia says, it’s a party for Curtis actually. Jordan says, that’s right, it’s his birthday, and Portia says, Stella reserved some spots for them at the pool. Jordan is more than welcome to join them. Portia excuses herself and leaves to oversee the cake, and Zeke asks if there’s something Jordan wants to tell him.

Stella asks how it feels, and Curtis says, he’s still wrapping his brain around everything, but it feels good. She says, to know that he doesn’t just have a child, but that child. She’s a remarkable young woman, and Stella thought so even before she had an inkling that she was Curtis’s daughter. Curtis says, they haven’t discussed labels yet. For now, he’s still Curtis, but he’s cool with that. He’s just going to follow her lead. Marshall says, Curtis called him by his first name when they met, but it didn’t change how he felt about Curtis or being part of the family. Curtis says, family; he likes the sound of that. Spencer joins Trina, telling her that it was an accomplishment. Portia comes over to them, and says she reintroduced Spencer to Trina’s Uncle Zeke. Trina says, cool, and Spencer says, he seems like a good guy. Portia says, he is. She’s happy Spencer could make it. Spencer says he’s happy to be included, and she says, he’s just in time for the cake. He says he had to drop off Esme and Ace at Esme’s new job; Ace is in daycare there. Portia says, co-parenting a baby is a lot of responsibility for a young man. So many moving parts you have to juggle.

Jordan says she’s the Police Commissioner, and Zeke says, good thing he doesn’t have any unpaid parking tickets. It’s such a familiar surname. Is she related to…? She says, yes, she is. She’s Curtis’s ex-wife.

Trina tells Portia, Spencer is doing such a good job at balancing his responsibilities. She’s really proud of him. Portia says she’s just acknowledging that caring for a baby is all consuming, and Spencer says, she’s absolutely right. If someone had told him a year ago he’d know how to comfort a colicky child, he’d have laughed in their face. It’s certainly a big challenge, and his father wasn’t up to it, so he’s assumed the responsibility, but she’s correct; it’s a big commitment. Trina says, which makes it all the more impressive that Spencer is stepping up, and Portia says, absolutely. What he’s doing is admirable. But do her a favor and enjoy his youth while he can. Balancing friends and activities while caring for a little one can be exhausting, no matter what your intentions are. Spencer says he’ll do his best, but one thing he’ll always do is make time for Trina.

Stella asks why Curtis refuses to let her put candles on his cake, and he says, because Trix candles are for kids. Besides, everything he would wish for is already coming true. Marshall says, not everything, and looks over at Spencer and Trina.

Zeke asks if Jordan knew who he was when they met, but she says, would she have confessed so much if she had? How was she supposed to know he was related to Portia? He says, so the ex she kissed who went back to his wife… She says she realizes this is an awkward position they’re in, and he says, awkward for her, but it’s excruciating for him. His sister’s finally hopeful again, and now he’s sitting on information that could ruin everything? She says, nothing has to be ruined. Portia never has to know. He asks if she’s suggesting he keep it from her, and she says, that kiss happened in a moment in time, and that time is over, so let it go. She has.

Cody suggests he and Tracy start over. He holds out his hand, and says, I’m Cody, but she doesn’t take it. She says she knows who he is. The question is, does he know who she is? She’s Tracy Quartermaine. She may not always be physically present, but she’s like the wind; she’s everywhere. She knows absolutely everything that’s going on with her family, and definitely doesn’t need to be brought up to speed by the hired help. And just to put him on notice, she will be counting the silverware. He says, that won’t be necessary, and she says, why her family has a jewel thief in its employ is beyond her. He would have been gone the minute he got arrested. Normally, she’d blame Monica, but she understands the only reason he’s still here is because he’s got Mama Q wrapped around his little finger? And Tracy’s son adores Olivia, but that won’t help him with her. Brook comes in, and says, leave him alone, granny.

Sonny says, Gladys is welcome. Nice to see her too. She says she’s sorry. She wanted to make sure the screen wasn’t cracked. She’s such a butterfingers these days. He asks why she’s so jumpy, and she says, Sasha is meeting with a court appointed shrink. He says he thought Doc was treating her, and she says, yeah, but in order to hear her petition, the judge had to send her to an impartial medical practitioner. He asks what petition she’s talking about, and she says, Sasha wants to sever the guardianship. He says, that’s great news, right? and she says, is it?

Drew says he’s instructed his lawyer to make a deal, and Carly won’t get out unscathed, but she’ll stay out of prison. She says, call it off, but he says, it’s too late. He’s already proposed the deal. She asks if the SEC accepted it, and he says, not yet, but his lawyer is confident they will. Carly’s going to have to pay a very big fine. She says she doesn’t care about the money. He’s telling her that he’s going to prison instead of her. He says, it’s very likely he’ll spend some time behind bars, and she says she knows he’s doing this for her and her family, but she’s not the only one with children. Scout has spent enough time away from him. He says he hates the idea of being away from Scout again, but he knows Scout is in a stable, loving home with Sam and Dante, a man he likes and respects. If Carly goes away, Donna is with Sonny. She says, and Nina.

Ava says she can’t believe it; Ned overheard Nina with Martin. Nina says, the second Ned wakes up, he’s going to spill everything, but Ava says, she doesn’t know that. Nina says she talked to Ned before he had his accident. He was determined to clear his name, and Ned isn’t the only exposure she’s had. The so-called anonymous source isn’t so anonymous. Martin told her that the Feds can uncover her identity. Once Sonny finds out she’s the cause of Carly’s trouble, goodbye wedding, goodbye marriage, goodbye love. And Willow. Drew saved Willow’s life, and Carly… She was going to say, Carly is like her second mother, but Carly is Willow’s mother by choice. So when Willow finds out she’s the one who turned in Carly and Drew, any chance she had of forming a relationship is gone. Ava tells her to take a breath, and Nina says she just wanted more time. She just wanted to be happy with him and be his fiancé a little bit more. Ned is waking up, and that means her time and her luck is running out. Ava says, maybe, but maybe not, and Nina says she doesn’t want any more tricks, but Ava says, what she’s proposing is more radical than any trick. If there’s a hope of salvaging things with Sonny, there’s only one thing to do. Nina has to go to him and tell him the truth – now.

Zeke says, Jordan didn’t seem surprised when she found out he was Portia’s brother, and she says she found out last night. She overheard Portia introducing him. That’s why she texted him to meet up today. He says, so it wasn’t because she liked him and his sparkling conversation? and she says she does like him, but this is too messy. Last night shouldn’t have happened. He says, so she regrets sleeping with him? but she says she thinks he knows otherwise. But this situation is regrettable, and she’s pretty sure he feels his first loyalty is to Portia. He says, which brings them back to Jordan’s suggestion that he lie to her, and she says, Portia wants her marriage to work, and he just said she was feeling hopeful again. Why hurt what she and Curtis are trying to rebuild?

Marshall says, the best birthday gift he can give Curtis is space. He’s moving out. Curtis says, he doesn’t have to, and Marshall says he knows, but he wants to. Better now while he’s confident. He has a little nest egg saved, so he can afford his own place. Curtis starts to object, but Stella tells him to let his father finish. He says, clearly, Aunt Stella is on Marshall’s side, but Marshall says, there ain’t no side. The best thing Curtis can do is focus on his marriage, and his daughter.

Portia tells Spencer that she’s trying to be more forthright these days, so she’s going to tell him something. She knows he has the best intentions where his baby brother is concerned, but she also knows he’s not the primary caregiver. What if the charges against Esme are reinstated, and all that responsibility falls on him? Trina flashes back to Spencer saying the evidence in Victor’s safety deposit box was probably falsified. Spencer’s phone rings, and he says, it’s probably about Ace. He steps away to take the call, and Trina tells Portia that she doesn’t have to say it. She knows Portia disapproves. Portia says she’s just trying to do what’s best for Trina, and Trina says she knows.

Tracy wonders if this whole family lost their minds while she was absent, and Brook says, after Cody was charged with stealing the bracelet, her dad wanted to fire him, but she convinced him not to. Tracy says, so the singing detective wasn’t enough. Brook wanted the cowboy as back-up, but Brook says, it wasn’t that way. He’s good with Leo. Tracy says, all the more reason to get rid of the criminal, but Cody says, accused criminal. Nothing’s been proven yet. Brook says, ever since Leo was diagnosed with being on the spectrum, it’s important he have people who accept him and understand him. Tracy says, that’s what family’s for, but Brook says, Leo also needs constituency and routine. She’d put money on dad being in the hospital really messing with Leo’s head. If Tracy fires Cody, she’s just going to upend Leo even more. Does Tracy really want dad to clean up the mess she made? Tracy says, Brook’s walking on thin ice, and Brook says, so be it. She’d do anything for Leo. Tracy says, all right. Going to her deep and abiding love for this family, she’ll table the discussion for now, but while Ned is recovering, they’ll slowly and gently change Leo’s routine. She tells Cody, take the time to find other employment, because the minute Ned is better, you’re gone, ponyboy. She leaves, and Brook says, so that’s her grandmother. Cody says he never had a grandma, but after meeting hers, he’s damn glad he didn’t.

Nina says she and Ava have talked about this. If she tells Sonny the truth, it’s over; he’ll never forgive her. Ava says, he might, if she gets out in front of it. There’s a chance Sonny could forgive her… Maybe not right away, but he’ll definitely appreciate her coming clean. But she has to get to the hospital before Ned wakes up. If she doesn’t, she can kiss her life with Sonny goodbye. Nina gets up and puts her engagement ring on the mantel. Ava says, that’s it, huh? Just giving up? Nina says she has the feeling today will be the end of her engagement, so she’s going to make it easy for Sonny and leave the ring there. It’s time for her to start letting go. Will Ava stay with the girls? Ava says, Nina doesn’t even have to ask, and Nina leaves.

Sonny tells Gladys, Sasha’s doing better, she’s feeling better, the end of the guardianship is a good thing. Gladys says, in theory, and Sonny asks if there’s something she isn’t telling him right now. Because if there is, she needs to spit it out. Gladys says she doesn’t think Sasha is ready, but Sonny says, that is for Sasha and the judge to decide, not her. She says, it’s too soon. What if Sasha has a relapse? What would happen to her business? Her reputation? If she does this right now, it could ruin her life. They have to protect Sasha. He can’t let this happen. He says, of course (🍷) he wants to protect Sasha, but Gladys hasn’t given him a good reason to think she can’t handle her own life. She did well under pressure, didn’t she? Gladys says, they got lucky. He knows how it is with those mental health struggles. Are those struggles ever really over? He says, they’re two different people with two different circumstances. Yes, they’ve overcome a lot, and they’ve gotten help. Sasha’s handled the guardianship with dignity. She’s going to be okay. Gladys says she wants her daughter-in-law to be healthy and independent someday. She just doesn’t want to make a hasty decision. He says, it is up to the judge, but she says, Sasha respects him. She’ll listen to him. Will he talk with her? Convince her to give this arrangement a little more time.

Stella says she’s going to leave Curtis and Marshall to settle this, but for her part, Marshall’s making good sense. She leaves, and Curtis says, he and Portia told him that he’d always have a home with them. Marshall says, and that won’t change, will it? This is addition by subtraction. With his absence, he’s creating more room for Curtis and Portia to live their lives. Trina’s out of school now, and she’s eventually going to want to come home. Curtis says he sure hopes so. Marshall says, take this time and be with his family. This father in the family is all right. They’re good. Marshall grabs Curtis’s hand and shakes it.

Trina asks if everything is okay, but Spencer says, no. Esme called. The daycare provider is ill. They’re shutting down for the day as a precaution, so he’s picking Ace up. Trina says, she can’t do it? but he says, she’s at work. The same with Doc and his grandmother. He hates this, but… She says, he’s got to go.

Jordan tells Zeke, Portia’s been through so much, she hopes he considers sparing her more pain. As for her, she thanks him for being a true gentleman. She walks to the elevator, as he watches. She turns to give him a last look, and dammit, I want him to follow her. She gets in and they smile at each other. Portia comes around the corner, and says, she doesn’t know which Spencer she finds more infuriating, the entitled brat, or the new version, the responsible aspiring parent. Whichever one shows up, it doesn’t matter. She doesn’t see how he can make Trina a priority. Zeke asks, what’s this about Spencer being an aspiring parent? and Portia says, he wants to get custody of his baby brother, the brother whose mother, also Spencer’s ex-girlfriend, tried to frame Trina. Messy, right? He says, there’s a lot going on, and she says she doesn’t want Trina involved with any of that stuff. Even though she believes Spencer really does care about Trina, she doesn’t think he can give Trina the attention she deserves. No one can be a devoted partner when their focus is so split.

Brook says, unfortunately, Cody met her grandmother on a bad day, and he asks if this is the part where she tells him that her bark is worse than her bite. She says, they’re both bad, but that’s Tracy. She’ll take the screws to ya and come through for ya in equal measure. He says, translation, she’s a Quartermaine, and Brook says, he’s learning. He’s really sorry about Ned. He’s been praying for her and her family, and if there’s anything he can do, let him know. She says, just keep supporting Leo, and he says, Leo’s taking it pretty hard. He caught Leo with his nose in a book earlier; some pictures of insects. She says, a Joel Sartore photo book; he loves those. (Me too!) Cody says, Leo said his mom and dad took him to meet the photographer. He got pretty shaky talking about Ned’s accident. He knows Ned is unconscious. He’s pretty worried. Brook thanks him for telling her. She’s glad Leo has a friend he can count on. He says, it won’t do Leo much good if he goes to jail. It looks like his days are numbered.

Carly tells Drew, let’s just wait it out. She read somewhere that the statute of limitations for the SEC is five years. He asks if she can make it that long with a hold on her finances, and she says, him taking the rap for her can’t be their only option. He says, it’s his choice. He doesn’t want her feeling guilty about it. She says, it’s not guilt; it’s heartbreak. She can’t stand the thought of losing him. He holds her.

Stella thanks Spencer for coming, and he thanks her for having him. Trina thanks him for coming, and says, he scored points with the gift. He says he likes her family; they’re good people. He’s not going anywhere. He kisses her forehead and leaves, and she says, except for daycare.

Curtis says he appreciates Marshall’s offer to move out, and Marshall says he’s not talking about far away. Those days are over. But Curtis and Portia bought that home for their shared future, and from where he stands, that future looks like it’s possible again.

Zeke tells Portia, Trina’s sharp. She realizes Spencer’s life is complicated. Portia says, she should see the pattern. She shouldn’t have to compromise. She shouldn’t have to come in second place in her boyfriend’s life. He says, both she and Trina deserve better, and she tells him not to blame Curtis for how he behaved on their wedding night. There was a lot going on. He says, his issue with Curtis is how he’s behaved since the wedding.

Sonny tells Gladys that he’ll talk to Sasha, but he’s not going to convince her of anything. She’ll do what she thinks is best. Gladys says, and if she doesn’t know what that is? but he says he trusts Sasha. She should too. She rolls her eyes and walks away.

As Gladys goes into the elevator, Nina comes out, and Sonny asks what she’s doing here. Are the girls okay? She says, Ava’s with the girls. She had to see him. He asks, what’s wrong? and she just gives him a pained look. He holds her hand and notices her ring finger is bare. He asks, where’s her ring?

On the phone, Ava says, Nina’s gone, and the girls are asleep. She has this apartment to herself until Sonny gets here, which could be any moment, so she has to be quick. If you were incriminating information that Mason wants, where would you hide?

Cody says, Gladys is still claiming he stole that bracelet, and Brook tells him, hang in there. He has the full support of her entire family, granny aside. They’d hate to lose him. He says, she means, Leo would, but she says, they’d all miss him, Leo especially. She’ll work on her grandmother, but he’ll always have a home here. Tracy yells, is Brook coming or what? and Brook says, that’s her cue. Leo tells Cody, goodbye, and Cody says, he’s got this, hugging him. They do a high-five and then a fancy fist bump/handshake. They leave, Tracy giving Cody a last glare.

Drew says, Carly’s not going to lose him. No matter what, no matter where. If he’s in prison or anywhere, he’s still hers, but he wants her to know that he understands if she doesn’t want to wait for him. She says, that’s not going to happen because none of this is going to happen. They’re not doing this. He says he has to do this for her, but she says she doesn’t want him to do this for her. He says he’s doing this for them.

Tomorrow, Cody asks if someone believes him; Diane says, all’s well that ends well; Elizabeth tells Finn, there are other ways; and Sam says, some things can’t be forgiven.

💣 Just On Pause…

I have the feeling she’ll be just fine.

💛 Mob Boss With a Heart Of Gold…

This was so very nice of him.

👗 Redeemed Or Not…

I feel the same way about Project Runway that I do about the many cooking shows I love; those who can’t do, watch. I can barely hem pants, but I love watching what the designers come up with using only a Hefty bag, a row of sequins, and a funnel. This season (number 20!) features contestants from seasons past, their first challenge to create a Redemption Look, a new riff on the outfit that got them ousted. Alicia Silverstone was the guest judge.

📉 Wrong Side Of the Day…

Let’s just say my love/hate relationship with technology is leaning heavily on the latter side today, so I’m calling it a night. But be prepared tomorrow for soap, tea, quotes and music. Until then, stay safe, stay knowing there will always be another sale and the lowest prices of the season probably aren’t, and stay never being too old for candles on your birthday cake.