(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
šĀ So I think, Iām finally on time, get in my seat a few minutes to the hour, and turn on GH, only to find breaking news. Okay, there was a helicopter crash on 7th Avenue ā on top of a building ā so that is pretty big news. As usual though, they have precious little information and are taking up way too much time with speculation and opinions. They just said, obviously, something went wrong. Gee, ya think?
š»Ā At about 3:30, it was obvious they werenāt going back to GH, and said it would be on at 1:30 am. That was a no for me, so I went to my trusted bootleg video source, watched it, and did an editing quickie, because I wanted to get it out asap.
General Hospital
Bobbie finds Jax on the phone, wheeling and dealing on all continents, at the Crimson office. Heās excited to see her. He tells her that heās staying in Port Charles.
Ava meets Nina, and Nina says she wants Ava for the cover of Crimsonās September issue, along with a full layout to support her interview. Ava says, of course (š·), and what will the interview be about? Her career? Her achievements? Nina says, of course (š·), and anything else sheād like. Ava tells her, admit it. She wants Ava to talk about Ryan, but sheās out of luck. Ava wishes sheād never met him.
Cary meets Lucas at Charlieās. She says she and Sonny know that Shiloh is Wileyās biological father, and Lucas tells her to shut up, as he should. Why is she discussing this in public? She tells him that he has resources other people donāt. Why didnāt he turn to her and Sonny instead of Julian? Julian comes out and says, because heās Lucasās father.
On the phone at the hospital, Chase says heās waiting on the paperwork, and will move Shiloh out when it comes through. Jason joins him, and asks if thereās any update. Chase says,Ā Shiloh is under arrest. Jason says heās just making sure.
Kristina finds Sonny in the kitchen. He tells her that he has to make Carly eat healthy; it has to be perfect. She came by to give him an herb garden ā and a hug.
Willow thanks Diane for coming. Diane says itās been a while since she was in a third grade classroom. Willow figured it would be more private. She feels like someone is watching her all the time. Diane asks if itās DOD. Is she being harassed? and Willow says, not yet, but her mother is convinced she had Shilohās baby, so thereās no telling what theyāll do.
Nurse Judy sees Shiloh hasnāt eaten, and says he has to keep up his strength. A sound mind is the instrument of a sound spirit. He says sheās taken some classes, and she says sheās sorry to see him like this. He says heās innocent, and she says, of course (š·). Itās a travesty. He must be uncomfortable in the handcuffs. He says, itās just a minor annoyance. He has a child out there who needs him, and itās the only thing heās focused on right now.
Nina says Ava hasnāt heard her out. Ava says Nina is enjoying this. Nina warned her not to push Kiki away. She hasnāt forgotten Ninaās speech, telling her not to do what she couldnāt take back. At the time, Ava had said Nina didnāt know the first thing about motherhood. Now the joke is on her. Ninaās daughter is there, and Avaās isnāt. Nina tells her, stop it. She takes no pleasure in what happened. Kiki didnāt deserve to die, and Ava didnāt deserve what Ryan did to her. She wants to give Ava the opportunity to tell the world.
Carly tells Julian that sheās having a private conversation with her brother, and Julian says itās his place of business. Why is she warning his son away from him? She says his reputation made it nearly impossible for Brad and Lucas to adopt Wiley. He had to agree to stay away. Julian says, right now, itās all hands on deck, and all of them are willing to do what they can to protect Wiley. Carly says,Ā Shiloh has been arrested. Heāll have a hard time suing for custody. Lucas says,Ā not all arrests lead to a conviction, and Carly agrees itās never a sure thing. All the more reason for Julian to stay out of it.
Sonny tells Kristina that heās not complaining, but why the hug and gift? She says heās always been there for her, even when sheās been a royal pain. She thanks him for standing by her. Even when she pushed him away, heās been there for her. He says theyāre a lot alike. Theyāre both stubborn, hard-headed, and great looking. She laughs, and says sheās glad they got her to see the truth about DOD, and for getting Dr. Bern. He asks how thatās going, and she says she has work to do, but sheās getting there. Shiloh being behind bars helps. Itās the least he deserves. Sam said thereās evidence that he drugged and assaulted them, but she wonders if itās enough without the Pledges. Sonny says, one step at a time. He thinks they have enough, but she and Sam will have to testify. She hopes Shiloh goes away for a long time. Sonny says,Ā Shiloh is going to grow old in prison.
Chase tells Jason they have Shiloh on extortion, attempted rape, and assault, as well as some other charges. He hasnāt heard the recording, but understands it was pretty damning. The DA has had a definite change of heart. Sheād been sympathetic, if not biased, but not anymore. She slapped Shiloh with every possible felony. Jason asks how Shiloh reacted, and Chase says, like any perp; scared, pissed, no sign of enlightenment. The DA is also resigning, effective immediately. Jason thanks him for the information, and Chase thanks Jason for not disappearing Shiloh. Heād rather send Shiloh to prison than send Jason there for killing him.
Diane tells Willow that Shiloh was placed under arrest. Willow says that should be comforting, but she knows how he works. Heāll manipulate his way out of it. Diane says she did research on cults, and cult leaders make their followers believe theyāre omnipotent, but theyāre not. Diane says, itās not their concern right now, and they need to focus on potential complications with the adoption. She asks how Willowās mother found out. Willow says, from her, and Diane canāt believe Willow told her. Willow says, not in so many words, but her mother knew Willow was pregnant when she left. Willow told her mother that sheād miscarried, but her mother insisted the baby was alive. Her mother kept hammering at her, and Willow blurted out, if she had a baby, sheād never let it near her mother or Shiloh. Diane wishes sheād been more discreet. Willow says her mother claimed that only a mother would be so passionate, and said the baby was alive. Sheās sure her mother went straight to Shiloh. Diane says, itās pure speculation. Thereās no proof the baby is alive. Willow says Dianeās own records are proof.
Shiloh tells Judy that heād prefer to focus on finding his childās birth certificate. Judy says she didnāt realize he was a father. He says he is. His biggest fear is the mother suing for permanent custody. He has no doubt heāll be exonerated, but sheās going to strike now when heās at his most vulnerable. Itās amazing how fatherās rights are overlooked. He wonders how a birth certificate can be tracked, and Judy says, itās not that hard. You contact the hospital where they were born, and ask for the records department. Then, give them the motherās name, and it can be tracked down. He thanks her for being helpful, but says the trouble is, heās estranged from the mother. She took off with another man while she was pregnant, and is keeping his child from him. He doesnāt know where his child was born. He thinks itās within a hundred mile radius of Beecher’s Corners, but heās not sure. Judy says she can put together a list of hospitals, and he says, fantastic. He tells her that he doesnāt have a lot of time, and she says sheāll get right on it. He says sheās an angel sent from heaven, and remember, no matter how dark the despair, perseverance is born in the light of the dawn. Zzzzzzzā¦
Bobbie tells Jax that she thought sheād peek in and see if Maxie was working, so she could check out the latest pictures of James. Jax says he hasnāt met James yet, and Bobbie says he must be focused on Josslyn. Sheās glad heās there for her, and asks how sheās doing. Jax says,Ā she pretends to have it all together, but sheās still hurting inside. Bobbie says, sheās tough like her mom, and Jax says, like hergrandmother. Bobbie says they all handle grief in different ways, but Josslyn can never have too much support. She asks how long heās staying. He always seems to have a business deal going. Does he have anything to keep him there? He says, most definitely.
Ava isnāt interested in anyoneās voyeuristic interest in her life. She doesnāt need their ridicule or pity. She slept with the man who murdered her daughter. Itās her pain, and no one elseās. Nina says sheās not the first woman to give her heart to a bad man, and wonāt be the last. Ava says Nina should know about that, since Valentin murdered Nikolas. Nina says, this isnāt about her. Itās about Ava; on the cover, wearing cutting-edge couture, shot by an award winning photographer, and getting to tell her story to the world. What does she say?
Julian tells Carly that heās not staying out of it. Heās going to do what he can to protect Wiley from Shiloh. Why donāt they all just take out a billboard? Carly says, heāll make things worse, if he hasnāt already. Julian says her guy threw Shiloh down the stairs in the first place, and she pretends not to know what heās talking about. Lucas says he appreciates the help, but Julian already took non-violent steps. Carly says, God forbid thereās a custody battle, and the court is made aware of Julianās involvement. He could compromise their position. Julian says sheās late for the party. Julian is already involved, and Willow is doing her part like everyone else.
Diane tells Willow that sheās not the only one with records. The Cooper-Joneses have one, and so does the state. Willow says sheās no good at lying. The records in Albany have been replaced. Diane says, how? By whom? Donāt tell her. She doesnāt want to know about tampering with legal documents. Willow says Diane has the last copy. She needs to do what it takes to make sure Shiloh never gets his hands on it. Diane asks if Willow is suggesting she destroy her files.
Shiloh is brought out, and Chase says,Ā the arraignment is scheduled for tonight. Does he have an attorney or does he need a public defender? He says he doesnāt need a lawyer, and in a move I never saw coming, Harmony appears and says,Ā heās right. Shiloh is innocent.She drugged Kristina and Sam.
Ava asks Nina if she has any idea how many tabloids begged her for her story? Sheās not interested in having people leaf through the pages of her life at a checkout. Nina says Crimson is hardly a tabloid. Ava says, sorry; a very high end publication. Does she think a woman with a $500 haircut will judge her less harshly? Theyāll all be bonding over her stupidity, and certain it wonāt happen to them. Nina says, but it would, and it does. The details might be different, but the pattern is the same. All women get duped and abused, whether itās physically or psychologically. Sheāll be helping them. Sheāll be like the phoenix, helping them rise from the ashes and take control of their own lives. Ava says, wow. It always surprised her that Nina was able to do that.
Diane tells Willow thereās no way Shiloh can get access to the files. She knows the law, and trust her. Willowās baby is safe with Brad and Lucas.
Carly asks how many people know, and Julian says,Ā it will take as many as it takes, including Sam and Jason. Carly says they know the saying. Three people can keep a secret if two of them are dead. This is way more, and someone will blow it. Well, for one thing, they can all quit talking about it in public. Julian asks if her real problem is that Lucas came to him instead of her and Sonny.
Kristina tells Sonny that she can’t wait for Shiloh to be in prison. She’s been dreading running into him on a street-corner, Sonny tells her, donāt worry anymore, He’s got her. She’s sorry for how she acted. It was foolish for her to reject him and her family. She chose DOD over people who have known and loved her for her entire life. What was she thinking? Sonny says, it’s over, Everything is good. She says, thanks to him, her mom, Sam, Jason, Michael, Willow, Dr. Bern, and even Molly; her own village. They gave her life back to her, and sheās so lucky. She hugs Sonny goodbye. Jason comes in, and she hugs him too. Sonny tells him, this just made everything they did to help her worth it.
Chase says, if Harmony has evidence or a testimony, she has to contact the DAās office. Harmony says she mixed the drink, and put it in the tea. She told Shiloh it was chamomile meant to relax the inductees. Chase asks if sheās willing to give a sworn statement. Shiloh asks why she did it. The inductees didnāt need coercion. She says she thought she was helping. She wanted them to feel wonderful, calm, and happy for their experience. She didnāt know it would be a problem. Shiloh says, he trusted her the most, and she says sheās sorry she let him down. Chase keeps trying though, and asks if sheās an accomplice to attempted rape. Shiloh says,Ā it wasnāt rape. It was consensual. Chase tells Harmony, if Sam and the others say otherwise, this will be considered obstruction of justice. She says she wonāt let Shiloh take the blame for her mistake. Shiloh is innocent, and sheās willing to face whatever the consequences are, for him to walk free. Chase tells an officer to take her into custody, and reads her rights while sheās cuffed.
Sonny shows Jason the herb garden, and Jason says,Ā Kristina seems like her old self. Sonny says sheās back with her family, where she belongs, but still has to tie up some loose ends. He asks if itās true that Shiloh is Wileyās biological father. Jason says he is. Willow is his mother, and lied, saying she didnāt know who it was. Shiloh never consented to the adoption, or to give up his parental rights. If he finds Wiley, and proves they’re related, he can file for custody. He guesses thatās why Lucas went to Julian, and Julian got Sam to help. Sonny hopes it works out, but Jason says, if Shiloh goes to prison, thereās no chance of him getting custody.
Julian asks Carly what Sonny would have done. They know his way of dealing with problems. Shiloh is walking just fine, and they got Kristina out. Lucas says, with no violence, and Julian tells her, let them handle it. Kristina brings out drinks, with a mocktail for Carly, and says the round is on her. Julian is grateful to have his number one bartender back. Kristina says she’s grateful for her job back, and has some ideas for new signature drinks. She makes a toast, to Shilohās arrest, and to things going back to normal. Kristina wonders what the three of them are up to with their heads together. Something is definitely wrong with this picture.
Bobbie tells Jax, Michael is Wileyās godfather. Jax is sure itās a comfort for him to be around Wiley after what heās been through. He hopes Michael is moving on with life. Bobbie says, he has. Heās seeing someone who seems good for him. Jax is shocked Carly approves, and Bobbie says he might have seen them together at the Nurses Ball. Her name is Sasha, and Sashaās mom is Nina.
Nina says, people get hit with hardships, losing a child or a loved one as a victim to violence. Theyāre all vulnerable. Ava suggests Nina write her own damn story. Ninaās mother put her in a coma, and stole Ninaās baby. When Nina woke up, she stole Avaās baby. Print that. Nina says itās true, but she was institutionalized, got help, and was able to heal. Ava asks if being on cover will heal her. Nina says she felt the same despair Ava does; itās debilitating, but she can reclaim her life. Donāt allow it to sit inside and fester. Itās poison to her soul. She can be in control of what she puts out in the world, and help other people, but sheāll also be helping herself. Who doesnāt like a comeback story?A woman triumphs over the monster who killed her daughter. Just think; the public will be on her side, and it will help with her trial. Nina leaves, and Ava ponders.
Jax tells Bobbie that heāll be working closely with Nina. He bought half of Aurora Media, including Crimson. She says he’s always had the golden touch. How does he like working with Nina? He says,Ā sheās dramatic and opinionated, butĀ Bobbie says heās comfortable with strong women. He tells her that Lady Jane taught him well. She tells him, try and keep it cool with Sonny, and he says, doesnāt he always?
Diane tells Willow, there are tons of legal hurdles Shiloh would need to clear to see the records, but first he has to prove she actually had a baby. He canāt access her medical records, and barring that evidence, no court would grant him standing. If he canāt petition the court for a DNA test, he canāt connect biologically to Wiley. Willow says, it makes sense, but Shiloh doesnāt care about the law. He breaks rules, and people look the other way to do him a favor. Diane says, in the unlikely event he continues his pursuit, heās up against some formidable opponents. Alexis is representing Brad and Lucas, and sheās brilliant. Lucasās brother-in-law is Sonny, who employs Jason. They have a knack of getting things to turn out their way. And sheās the best lawyer in the state, if not the country. Sheās not bragging; look her up. The law is on Willowās side, and there are statutes to protect her privacy if the law is broken. Any evidence will be inadmissible. All evidence gathered illegally is inadmissible. Itās the law, which means Wiley is safe.
Carly says her mocktail is delicious. Kristina says they didnāt tell her what theyāre up to. Carly says why does she think theyāre up to anything? She came to talk to her brother, and Julian broke into the conversation. Kristina tells Carly, be nice to her boss. She asks Lucas if Wiley is talking yet, and Lucas says heās making sounds. She offers to babysit on her night off. Family is important, and sheās glad to be back.
Chase thanks Sonny for seeing him. He wanted to talk to both him and Jason. Sonny asks whatās up with the arraignment, and Chase says, there is none. Harmony confessed to drugging Sam and Kristina without Shilohās knowledge. The DA made the call. Her last act before resigning was to put Harmony under arrest, and let Shiloh go.
Nina sees Jax in her office. Sheās glad heās still there, and tells him that she has good news. Ava agreed to the cover.
Jason asks,Ā what about the attempted rape? and Chase says, Shiloh claims it was consensual. It canāt be proved; itās he said/she said. Jason says this happened before in Beecher’s Corners. He was arrested, and another member cleared him. He gets poor, deluded people to take the blame. Chase says heās not done building a case, but in the meantime, heās asking them to not take matters into their own hands. If something happens to Shiloh, theyāll be at the top of the suspect list. Sonny asks if thatās a threat, and Chase says, the opposite. Heās requesting their cooperation. They managed to work together before, and heās hoping they can preserve that spirit. Whatever theyāre thinking of doing ā donāt. He leaves, and Jason ask what Sonny wants to do. Sonny says he heard Chase. If anything happens to Shiloh, it canāt be traced back to them.
Julian tells Kristina, sheās welcome, and if sheās grateful, sheāll take out the recycling. Carly says Kristina seems to be doing great, and Julian says he plans to keep it that way. Lucas tells her to go; let this play out. She says sheās afraid heās latching on to a person who gives the illusion of control. He has to think like a parent. Given Julianās track record, sheās not sure heāll take the most effective action.
Kristina opens the door, and Shiloh is there. He says when sheās done, heād love one of her magical lattes. Julian tells him, stay the hell away, and Carly tells him, leave Kristina alone. Whatās he doing there? He says he came in for coffee, and Carly says she thought heād be in jail. He says,Ā they arrested the wrong person. Heās innocent, and has been cleared. Kristina asks if heās free, and he says free to enjoy one of her lattes. Julian doesnāt think so, and tells him, take a walk. Shiloh says Julian has no legal basis to throw him out, and Julian says, sue him. Get the hell out. Shiloh thinks Julian could benefit from a seminar. He tells Lucas to remind Brad that theyāre starting the Enlightened Parent/Happy Baby course that he signed up for with Wiley. Lucas should feel free to join them. By the look on Lucasās face, I donāt think thatās going to be happening.
Willow feels better knowing Diane is committed to protecting Wiley. Diane says, Wiley is well-loved and cared for. Itās like a fortress has been built around him. She tells Willow, when she gets nervous, remind herself that as long as Shiloh canāt prove a baby exists, he canāt touch her son.
Shiloh calls a hospital, and asks for the birth records department.
Tomorrow, Chase hates to tell Willow something, Maxie tells Peter not to give up on love, and Jason just wants to do it and get it done.
š£Ā See you a little later on the Mediterranean.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
I only heard the first few minutes, so hereās a condensed version.
Carly dreams that Ryan took the baby.
Ryan is prepped for surgery.
Harmony shows up to harass Willow.
Shiloh wants Chaseās badge. Margaux comes in, and asks, whatās going on? and Shiloh says, amiscarriage of justice. Chase is arresting him. Margaux says, good work, and Shiloh is like, what?
Elizabeth, TJ, Stella, and Curtis are hanging out in Jordanās room. TJ says, itās going to be a long day. Stella thinks itās getting crowded in there, but Jordan tells them not to go far. She wonders if sheās scaring them away. Elizabeth says she isnāt, but she needs to check on Jordanās surgical team. Curtis asks if sheās nervous, and Jordan says, no. Sheās focused on why the hell Ryan would donate his kidney to her.
Finn, Laura, and Doc sit in the waiting area, while Franco paces. He thinks Ryanās surgery is taking too long, according to Google, and thereās still a significant chance the kidney will be rejected. Finn says he got all that from Google? Laura asks if itās not best that Jordan be prepped now, and Doc agrees. Franco hates waiting, but Laura says Jordan is closer to getting a transplant then she was yesterday. Finnās phone dings, and he says heās gotten the news they were waiting for.
Carly says that Sonny was holding the baby, but when he turned around, he was Ryan, and the baby was just a bundle of blankets. Sonny tells her, take a moment and breathe. Sheās under a lot of stress. Carly guesses everything is jumbled in her subconscious. Sonny says the good news is, Ryanās been caught. The house phone rings, and Sonny says, itās not a good time. He tells Carly, itās Ava, and Carly says, let her up. Letās get it over with. Sonny says, send her up, and tells Carly to go upstairs. She shouldnāt have to deal with this. Carly says sheās never run from Ava before, and sheās not doing it now.
Willow asks where Harmony was when she needed her? Harmony says she didnāt come to dredge up the past. She understands well the pain Willowās been carrying. She remembers how it felt when Willow disappeared, leaving only the pregnancy test behind. Willow says itās the best decision she ever made. Harmony says, itās a lonely life, being away from your child. It doesnāt have to be like that. She can give Willow a family and refuge. Willow says, from Shiloh? and Harmony says, it doesnāt need to be like that. Shiloh is no threat to Willow and her child. Come with her, and sheāll prove it.
At Charlieās, Alexis says she didnāt know Lucas and Julian were speaking. Julian says Lucas made an exception when the custody of his baby was up for grabs. She tells him that she can only say so much, and he says he might know more than she thinks. Willow is Wileyās biological mother, and lied to Diane about not knowing the father. The father is a sexual predator, and could lay legal claim to Wiley. Alexis says if they could only reach a custody outcome that quickly. Julian thinks she might be able to, if she can handicap in Brad and Lucasās favor.
Shiloh says Margaux ordered his arrest? She says Chase is acting on a warrant she requested, based on evidence. Shiloh says he was the one who was assaulted and almost killed when Jason threw him down the stairs. She says thatās news to her, since he declined to cooperate. She asks Chase if Shiloh knows the charges, and Chase says he was fully informed. She decides sheāll inform him again. She wants the case to be airtight, with no grounds for appeal. Shiloh is going away for twenty to life.
Alexis tells Julian, donāt think of interfering. If he really wants to help, stay out of it, or he might mess up the case.
Willow tells Harmony that her students will be coming in soon. The students we saw once on Career Day, and never appeared again. Harmony tells her that Shiloh was hurt, and is in the hospital. Willow says, Shiloh is a cockroach who will be back on his feet, and taking advantage of women no time. Harmony says if Willow shares the information with her, she can negotiate a truce. Willow says she keeps telling Harmony, thereās no child. Harmony says Shiloh is yearning to forgive Willow, but Willow says she doesnāt want or need his forgiveness. Harmony tells her, donāt say that. Shiloh is slow to anger, but a man can only be ignored and denied his rights for so long. Willow says, or what? and Harmony says she doesnāt want find out.
Shiloh says, attempted rape? He would never. Margaux tells him, save for a jury ā if heās stupid enough to get on the stand. He says heāll give the jury an earful. Margaux tells Chase that he can leave, and when heās gone, Shiloh says Margaux must have been pretending for Chaseās benefit. Heās sure sheās found a clever way to vindicate him. Sheās sorry to disappoint him, but no. He asks what she means, and she says she wants to see him in prison, where he belongs.
Sonny is surprised Ava made bail for attempted murder. Ava says, itās more like attempted justifiable homicide. Ryan is in custody. Theyāre welcome. Carly asks if sheās there looking for a compliment, but Ava says sheās there to see Avery. She was hoping to celebrate Kikiās birthday. Carly says they already did, showing her a handmade card. Sonny says, on her actual birthday. He guesses Ava was busy. She says sheād like to see her daughter. Sonny says, Josslyn took Avery to the zoo, and Ava says, another wasted visit. Sonny suggests she call ahead.
Curtis tells Jordan, who cares why Ryan changed his mind? He did, and she needs the transplant. She wants to understand why the about-face. She doesnāt trust him. Heās too smart to think helping her will give him leniency. Curtis suggests maybe Ryan is getting a sick satisfaction, knowing she owes her life to him. Maybe he thought about meeting his maker, and that it was his last chance to avoid divine retribution. All that matters is that sheās getting the kidney. Finn tells them, Ryan is out of surgery, and his kidney is ready for transplant. Is she?
Sonny asks Ava if she actually meant for Ryan to find her. Is it true she lured him in? She says she did. He couldnāt wait to show himself. Carly says, so everything with Doc was all an act. Ava says they figured Ryan would be jealous, and follow her, and he did ā armed with a knife. She played along, and then pulled her gun. She wanted to hear him beg before she took his life. Sonny asks why she didnāt, and she says Curtis showed up, and told her that Jordanās life was hanging in the balance. The cops arrested Ryan, and on his way out, he said she could have never gone through with it. She grabbed the knife, and showed him, yes, she could.
Doc and Laura look in on Ryan. In Jordanās room, Finn says, there were minor complications, but nothing to interfere with the transplant.There were no antibodies. TJ clarifies by saying that means thereās less chance of Jordanās body rejecting the kidney. Curtis asks how long the surgery will be, and Finn says,Ā two or three hours. Jordan says thatās fast, and he says the operation has been fine-tuned. They make an incision below her navel, put the kidney in, reattach everything, and thatās it. Sheāll wake up with tubes in her, but theyāll be removed later. Stella thinks they should go, but Jordan says she needs a minute to speak to Stella alone.
Margaux says Shiloh seems surprised. Shiloh says sheās suffered a setback, and reverted to the sad, scared little girl who came to him in tatters over her motherās betrayal. Why is she believing Jason over him? She says, evidence and eyewitness testimony; all of which are admissible. Shiloh says heāll have no choice but to retaliate, and she says, with what?Blackmail? He says, no; the truth she pledged. She says, oh yeah, he means this, and takes her Pledge out of her bag. She says, nice try. He says, the physical copy doesnāt matter. He has it all up here. He taps his head, looking stupid. One day the truth will come out. Someone will dig around, and find out the truth, and her career will be over. She says she already beat him to the punch. Sheās resigning as DA.
Alexis tells Julian that she guesses he feels helpless. Wanting to take action is understandable, but counter-productive. He needs to stay out of it. Sheāll fight like hell to keep Wiley away from Shiloh, if it comes to that. He asks why it wouldnāt, and she says,Ā itās hard to get custody from prison. Julian tells her Kristina hasnāt mentioned DOD since she returned from clearing her head. Did she have some help with that?
Willow tells Harmony that sheās not afraid of Shiloh. He has no power over her. Harmony says Willow needs guidance. Sheās made terrible decisions since leaving. She gave up her child, and it broke her spirit. Anyone who knew her before would see it. She seemed contented, now sheās lost and angry. Babies bring people together. Willow says Harmony isnāt listening, and Harmony says, the truth will come out, and the baby will be home where he belongs, with both parents. Willow says if Harmony thinks sheād let her or Shiloh anywhere near a babyā¦ Harmony thinks if Willow miscarried, she wouldnāt be so defensive. Itās in her voice; her fervor and rage. Only a mother feels so passionately. She thanks Willow for confirming what she needed to know. Her grandson is alive.
TJ asks Curtis what he thinks Jordan and Stella are talking about. Curtis says, whatever it is, itās not good, and itās causing his blood pressure to rise. Jordan tells Stella that she requested a DNR. Stella doesnāt think itās necessary, but Jordan says itās a precaution in the event something goes wrong. She doesnāt want to continue in a vegetative state. Stella says, thereās almost no chance of that, but Jordan says Stella knows she believes in being prepared. Sheāll need an advocate to make sure her wishes are followed. She doesnāt think Curtis or TJ will do it.
Finn asks Doc how the patient is. Doc says, asleep, but itās odd. Laura says sheās going to check in with the DA. Doc is free to join her, but Doc says heād like to stay there. He tells her that heāll be fine, and to go ahead. Franco comes by, and asks how itās going. Doc says,Ā there were a few minor complications, but the operation was a success. Franco asks if thatās good or bad.
Ava tells Sonny and Carly that Ryan agreed to the transplant. Sonny says it wonāt make a difference to his sentencing, but Ava thinks it will. Heāll be sent to a lesser facility, where heāll escape, and the nightmare will start over. Carly says, itās horrible, thinking the person responsible for your childās death will go free. Ava says sheāll call and discuss picking up Avery tomorrow. Sonny tells her to keep the card. It might do her some good.
Shiloh says Margaux is bluffing. Thereās no way sheād resign. Her career means everything to her. She says sheās already drafted a press release. Itās done.Maybe itās time to learn something else. Her final act as DA will be to leave her successor a solid case. She wonders what theyāll find when they dig deeper. Heās only been Shiloh for so long. Sheās sure his time as David Henry Archer warrants investigation too.
Willow tells Harmony that sheās delusional. Thereās no baby. She miscarried. Harmony says her grandson is out there somewhere. Itās only a matter of time before Shiloh finds him. Willow says if Harmony has any love left for her, she wonāt say anything else to Shiloh. Harmony says sheās going to, but it would be better if it came from Willow. Willow says sheās not going anywhere near Shiloh. Harmony says sheād better; she gave him a Pledge. Willow says, thatās right, but somebody gave it back to her, and the others were destroyed. Harmony says,Ā thatās impossible, but Willow tells her to look for herself. Shiloh has no leverage over her, and when his crimes are exposed, heās going down. Harmony says sheās lying, but Willow says,Ā itās happening right now. Heās going to prison. Harmony says sheāll see about that, and storms out.
Julian asks Alexis if Kristina chose to clear her head, or did her parents make that decision. She says itās none of his business. He canāt believe how hypocritical she is. He canāt cross lines, but itās acceptable for her. She says she doesnāt have to apologize or justify her actions. He says heās not asking for that. He just wants her to have understanding. Lucas came to him, panicked, and not thinking clearly. Alexis tells him,Ā stay out of it. He asks if Kristina knew she could come to Alexis for help, she never would have fallen down the DOD rabbit hole in the first place.
Finn tells Ryan that he canāt play possum forever, but gets no response.
Franco asks Doc, how about them woodchucks? Does he think they have a shot at the pennant? Doc says he doesnāt follow baseball, and Franco says him neither. Heās just making a distraction from hypotheticals. Like how easy it would be for Doc to sneak in and put a pillow over his brotherās face. Doc asks if he would care. Franco says, Ryan dead is one in the plus column, but in the minus column, a lot of people would feel the loss if Doc is spending time in Pentonville. Including one or two of his special favorite patients. And thereās the whole moral question. Ryan is helpless. He canāt fight, or even open his eyes. Could Doc live with himself? Could he justify killing, even if Ryan deserves to die. Doc appreciates Francoās support, but says he doesnāt need to be there. Unless he wants to be. Franco says he sure as hell doesnāt, and walks away.
Stella says Jordan consulted with her doctor, and signed the DNR, which is her right and prerogative, but leave her out of it. Jordan says if itās needed, sheās asking Stella to speak on her behalf. Stella is the only person she trusts to make it all right. Stella says Curtis and TJ will be opposed to it. Jordan says, says the woman who stared down Ryan Chamberlain. Theyāll fight with everything they have, and Jordan needs her to don that cape of hers, and pull off the heroics sheās famous for. What does she say? Stella takes her hand, and says Jordan can count on her.
Alexis goes to Sonnyās place. He asks if Kristina is okay. Alexis thinks probably the thought of Shiloh being arrested is encouraging, but she needs help with something else. She not asking Carly to intervene per se, but she’s asking if Carly will keep an eye on her brother.
Julian shows up at Willowās classroom, where she teaches ghost children. She says he needs to leave right now. Julian says if she wants to keep Shiloh away from Wiley, sheāll hear him out. She closes the door, and says, make it quick. He says the only way to make sure Shiloh never finds out is through the adoption file. The file in Albany is no longer in play, but Willowās lawyer has her own copy. If they could somehow eliminate the records, there will be nothing tying Willow to Wiley. Willow says, Diane would never destroy the records, and Julian says, she wouldnāt.
Chase tells Harmony that no one is allowed in the prisonerās room. She says, this is absurd. Heās done nothing wrong. Chase says heās officially in custody. Margaux comes out, and asks if Harmony needs help. Harmony says Chase wonāt let her see Shiloh. Margaux asks if she was an accessory. He was using the Pledges to blackmail the members, drugging them, and sexually assaulting them. Harmony says she has no idea what Margaux is talking about, and Margaux says Harmony needs to work on her denials. Sheāll most likely be subpoenaed, and might be charged. She should stay as far away from Shiloh as possible, but itās her call. Sheāll allow Harmony to see him. Harmony stomps into Shilohās room, and Margaux says, what she thought. With any luck, Harmony will follow Shiloh straight to prison.
Laura says sheād like a word with Margaux. Ryan is out of surgery. Sheād like an overview of the prosecutionās case. Margaux says she needs to address something else first.
Harmony asks Shiloh how this happened. He says the detective made groundless accusations, and arrested him. Harmony says,Ā Margaux is convinced they have a case. Shiloh says Margaux has completely lost her way. Jason almost killed him. He had to give over the Pledges. Harmony says he did what he had to, and he asks if she talked to Willow. She says, he was right. He has a child out there.
Carly says, Wileyās biological parents are Willow and Shiloh? and Alexis says, it stays in this room. Shiloh doesnāt know, and she wants to keep it that way, or heāll fight for custody. Ā Sonny says,Ā heāll make a bad situation worse, and Alexis says they need to keep Brad and Lucas calm and focused. If Lucas doesnāt push, Julian wonāt do anything rash to keep Wiley from Shiloh.
Ava walks into Charlies. Julian is drinking down a shot, and she asks if heās sampling his own wares. He asks what it looks like. She says, it looks like he could use a drinking buddy. He says, circumstances call for it, and she says, thatās always the way for the Jeromes. They drink.
Willow calls Diane, and leaves a message. She says her mom knows about the baby, and is going to tell Shiloh. Sheās scared. She gets another call, and asks Diane to call back asap. Itās Chase, and she asks,Ā whatās going on? He says, itās done. Shiloh has been arrested. He put the cuffs on Shiloh himself, and thereās plenty of damning evidence. She says, finally, some good news. He tells her that she can rest easy tonight. The law is on her side.
Shiloh says he has a child, and Harmony says, heās a father. He says, amazing. Boy or girl? She says Willow refused to say, but theyāll know everything soon. He says the police are going to lock him away from his child. She wishes she could help. He says she can.
Margaux tells Laura that sheās resigning, effective immediately. Her staff is up to date, and more than capable of handling things until a special election for a new DA can be held. She thought it would be welcome news to Laura. Laura says she knows they clashed, but she respects Margauxās passion and dedication. Margaux says her passion was misplaced, and her office compromised. Sheās in no position to carry on as an effective DA. Laura appreciates her stepping down. Margaux says it helps knowing the people of Port Charles have Laura looking after them. Donāt let them down.
Finn tells Doc that heās getting a neurologist to consult. Ryan may have slipped into a coma. Laura returns and asks if Doc has spoken to his brother. Doc says, heās still unconscious. God help him, he hopes it stays that way.
Jordan is wheeled out on a gurney. Curtis says theyāll be waiting for her. He loves her. He kisses her, and she says sheāll see them on the other side. He kisses her hand, and sheās wheeled in.
Tomorrow, Maxie tells Nina itās her turn, Doc says his brother is hard to kill, Carly is sure Jax has an excellent explanation, and Franco has good news for Ava.
Project Runway
The designers have had five months and $10K to create a collection of ten pieces. Christian went around to their homes to check on them. No surprise, Hesterās house in Santa Fe is crazy cool, like a teenagerās bedroom, or my first apartment. When Christian traveled to Fort Lauderdale to see Sebastian, he said the city was like a gay island. A far cry from the one time I was there, and it was more like a retirement home. Baltimoreās Bishme said he was homeless when he applied to Project Runway. He was living in his studio. Umā¦ I donāt think thatās exactly homeless. Sadly, heād lost a family member, and found out his sister had colon cancer. He only had eight pieces ready, but hoped to catch up in the time left. Costume king Garo lives in Phoenicia, New York, and I have no idea where that is. He had a lot of sparkle and texture going on, and balanced out Bishme with having fourteen pieces ready.
The contestants met back at the ranch new studio, and I wondered why Hester hugs people by first walking toward them with arms outstretched, like Frankenstein. Iād find that kind of scary if she came at me like that. They visited Nina at the Elle magazine office, and she showed them the room everyone wants to see ā where the fashion is housed. It was about a skabillion times bigger than the closet in The Devil Wears Prada. Nina told them their challenge was to show three looks ā two from their collection, and an 11th look based on Ninaās suggestions, which would also be cohesive with the other two. From Bishme, she wanted sporty outerwear; Hester was to be devoid of print (against her design philosophy); Garo was given the task of a tailored suit that could go from daytime to nighttime; and she wanted more movement from Sebastian, who took his tailored craftsmanship to another level..
When Hester jammed a sewing machine needle through her finger, my first thought was, it figures sheād decided on white for her non-print garment. Iām sure that was her second thought after screaming in pain. I donāt think itās what Christian meant when he suggested she do something in red. Sebastian raged against the machine, designing a gown with leggings under it, when he was supposed to be designing a gown. Christian steered him back to gown territory. Without Christianās kibitzing, these designers might not have made it this far. He always seems to be right on the money. The guest judge was Steven Kolb, president and CEO of the CFDA, and the dude who met with them last week.
Before runway time, Bishme had a moment, which is what we used to call breaking down and crying, before we needed euphemisms for everything thatās not rainbows and unicorns. He didnāt even want to look at his latest look. Garoās suit was so ill-fitting,Ā evenĀ IĀ noticed.
Hester ended up creating a totally different outfit ā in red ā and did it in three hours. Nina said Hester was resistant, but was glad she pushed her, and Brandon said her faux fur material was unconventional. We found out that Sebastian was a ballet dancer, and suddenly the way he designs made total sense. Nina said Bishmeās new piece ā some sort of patchwork hoodie dress ā had no direction whatsoever. Heād started off wanting to make a moto jacket, so I wasnāt even sure how he got there. Brandon told him when life was giving you lemons, you had to go on autodrive. Besides the atrocious fit, Brandon thought Garoās suit was too Melanie Griffith in Working Girl, and lacked freshness. Garo actually begged for mercy. Nina was shocked and crushed about Bishme, and it was agreed his dress was like a potato sack. I had to admit they were right, even though I confess to once having a bubble dress that was quite similar.
Hester and Sebastian were in first. Garo joined them, and Bishme was out. I immediately thought, it might seem like a horrible moment, but maybe his family needs him right now. You know, that thing we tell ourselves when it all goes wrong ā everything happens for a reason. Sometimes, it does. Nina said it might not be the right time, but it would be his time. I believe that too. He had some wonderful designs. He was happy about making it this far, and letting everyone see his process; the good the bad and the ugly. I think the deciding factor was really that he only had eight designs. The judges seemed somewhat concerned about that. Bishme peaced out, the others congratulated each other, and there was a group hug.
Next time, the finale ā a meeting with Diane von Furstenberg, some of the clothing gets damaged, and itās time for the final runway.
šĀ Extra observation. I saw a lot of online agreement that this was the best and freshest Project Runway season in a long while. Iāve mentioned before that Iād never gotten into this show. Mostly because there was another show that trumped it, but Iād given it a try a few times, and felt ho-hum about it, even though I love looking at clothes I will never be able to afford. This time, one of the things I enjoyed was the dynamic between the cast members. For the most part, Nadine and Tessa aside, it was a genuinely copacetic atmosphere. I donāt mind some kvetching, or even a little hair-pulling, but these Housewives have gotten me to the point where Iām like, enough already. I also think with the timeframe they have to create and produce, aināt nobody got time for that. Which brings me to how, in pondering this, I finally got my tagline. Iām just too busy to be bitchy.
šÆĀ Itās often in the darkest skies that we see the brightest star. So said Abby Lee Miller on Dance Moms. I checked out new season, and it was pretty much what I expected. Abby said the last year has been a living hell, but damn, she looks good. Her cancer is also in remission. The kids seemed more mature and sassier, although I hate hearing the standard, Iāve been working for/dreaming of this my entire life, coming from a twelve-year-old. Itās like, you do realize youāll most likely live past twenty, right? It was fun to see Abby screaming at the kids, and calling them losers again. As soon as the new team was chosen, she told them, I made you, and I can break you just as easily. No, wait. That was Frank-N-Furter in Rocky Horror. She did say she was giving them an opportunity, and could take it away from them, which to a little kid, is probably just as menacing. For a moment, I thought the moms were more mature as well, but it didn’t take long until they were straight out of All About Eve. As in previous seasons, the dancing was mesmerizing and beautiful; amazing work from kids so young. Even though Abby can be a tyrant, she must be doing something right to produce such remarkable talent.
šĀ The Playās the Thingā¦
The first Tony Awards, just after the earth cooled, although Iām most fascinated with the prices back then.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Sonny thanks Margaux for stopping by. She says this is the last time sheās responding to a summons. Next time, make an appointment. She sees Jason, and asks, why is she there? Sonny didnāt think she wanted to hear the information he has in public. She asks, why? and Jason says they have something that will send her friend Shiloh straight to prison.
At the MetroCourt, Lulu tells Peter and Maxie, it was a twist no one saw coming. Maxie says the only reason Ryan agreed to donate his kidney was to get a break on his sentence. Peter says, not likely, since his crimes span several states. Maxie says it doesnāt sound like Ryan on any level, and Lulu suggests, maybe heās in it for the headline. Peter says, if anything is front page news, that is. Lulu says, speaking of front page newsā¦ Peter asks how her story is coming.
Harmony goes to Shilohās hospital room. He says, she came, and she says, of course (š·). Thereās no place sheād rather be. Tell her if thereās anything he needs her to do. He says thereās only one thing she needs to do. He grabs her arm, and demands she tell him about her part in keeping his child from him.
At Charlieās, Michael holds Wiley while he sits with Brad. He says he missed Wiley. So does Willow. Brad tells him to be careful. What if DOD members are listening? Michael says, a lot of people love Wiley, and will do everything they can to protect him. He asks Brad how he and Lucas are holding up. Brad says heās wreck ā what else is new? ā but heās never seen Lucas this afraid.
Lucas goes to Willowās classroom. Lucas says heās been wanting to talk to her since the Nurses Ball. She asks him to shut the door. He does, and says, he canāt stop thinking about her relationship to his son, and what it means for the future.
Sam and Julian stand outside a county clerkās office. Julian gives Sam a manila envelope, telling her it has ID, a passport, and driverās license. Everything she needs is all there. Sam looks through everything, and thanks him. He says she might as well be a decent criminal. She goes into the office, and tells him that she needs help regarding an adoption. He checks her ID, calling her Miss Tait. She tells him, call her Willow. She gives him a court order, and says she wants to alter some information on her sonās adoption. Heās their son now, and she wants him to stay their son, but if he comes looking for his birth mother, she wants him to know how to find her. She acts distressed, and Julian comes in. The clerk leaves to get the records, and Sam pokes Julian, saying heās early. He says, when the clerk comes back, itās go time.
Jason tells Margaux that they have recordings proving Shiloh gave Sam drug-laced tea, which were confirmed by the toxicology report. Then he moved Sam to a second location without her consent, where he sexually assaulted her. Margaux asks if Shiloh raped Sam, and he says, no, but it was clearly Shilohās intent, until he interrupted them. Margaux says that might explain Shilohās sudden unexplained injuries. Sonny says, maybe Shiloh is just clumsy. She says Sonnyās daughter Kristina is a DOD member, but he says, not anymore. She gets it. Heās protective of his children, but it looks like Kristina found s man she looked up to more, and Sonny forced a wedge between them. Sonny says the only thing he did was tell the truth, and Kristina made up her own mind. Heās hoping Margaux does the same. She says, what truth? and Sonny says, that Shiloh is a sexual predator. She thinks Sonny might have manipulated the evidence, but Jason says the recordings are on the flashdrive, and itās Shilohās voice. Sonny says if she wonāt take his word for it, take Shilohās.
Harmony asks what Shiloh is talking about. Is he sure? He says, it explains everything. Why Willow ran and his. She was carrying his baby. Harmony suggests maybe heās just seeing what he wants to see. He says the truth is that Willow had his child, and sheās keeping the child from him. Did Harmony help? She says, no. Why would she? Sheās his most loyal follower, and knows what s child represents. He says Willow had his child, and is keeping it from him. itās Harmonyās mission to unite them.
Michael tells Brad that he knows things are difficult, and emotions are running high, but Willow is not the enemy. Just the opposite. She sacrificed everything to keep Wiley safe. Brad says heās not insensitive, but finding out they could lose Wiley because Willow didnāt tell the father isnāt great news. Michael says Brad was blindsided, and itās understandable, but now that heās had time to process it, there are some things he should be aware of. When Michael met Willow, she had no idea Wiley was his godson. They met in a support group for grieving parents, and eventually, she confided in him that she gave her son up for adoption. Brad says she didnāt notify Shiloh. Michael says she couldnāt. She would have been dragged back to the compound in Beechers Corners. She wasnāt negligent or deceptive; she was incredibly brave. Chase comes in, saying heās glad he caught Michael. Michael asks how Chase knew he was there, and Chase says heās a detective ā and someone at Michaelās office told him. Michael says, someone is getting fired. Heās just kidding. Brad says Wileyās grandmother is expecting them. Chase says the baby really likes Michael. I have to laugh. Wiley is wearing a little bow tie, and smiling his baby butt off at something off-camera.
Lucas asks if Willowās mom knew what was going on. Willow says, she was one of the first to be initiated. She considered it a great honor when Shiloh chose Willow for the Trust. She was all for it. Shiloh convinces you to trust his will over your own. If he wants you to recruit or organize, you do it. She found out she was pregnant, and maybe it was maternal instinct, but she realized what Shiloh was doing was wrong, and didnāt want that for her child. She had to escape. Lucas is sorry. He has so many questions; he doesnāt know where to begin. She says sheās an open book, but doesnāt see how it matters. She thought she did everything she could to keep Shiloh from finding out, but it wasnāt enough. She should have hidden better or kept going. Lucas says if she had, Wiley wouldnāt be with them. Heās grateful she made a plan to protect him. She says, except it didnāt work. She doesnāt want Wiley trapped in the life she risked everything to get away from.
The clerk comes back, and gives Sam a folder. Julian says heās in a hurry. Heās on the clock, and time is money. A smoke alarm goes off, and the clerk goes in the back. Sam and Julian shuffle the papers all around, and exchange them for other papers. On the phone, the clerk says, thatās the third time this month. Thereās no fire. He returns, and tells Julian and Sam, false alarm. Between pranksters and an outdated system, this happens too much. Julian says heās out of time. Thanks for wasting his morning. Sam says, how rude, and the clerk says heāll file the documents. Sam thanks him, saying it will make a big difference to her little boyās life.
Lulu feels like sheās missing something, and Peter asks if she interviewed the victims and got police reports. She says she did, but she feels terrible saying it seems like front page news. Peter says thatās the nature of the beast. Sheās not hoping for another serial killer, but the story feels cheesy. Maxie says, thestory is important to women who were looking fall in love, and who got robbed instead. Lulu says, Maxie is right, but she wants to make an impact. Peter suggests she let the police do their job. Lulu says theyāre not prioritizing it. To them, itās just stolen property, most of which was insured. Maxie asks if Lulu thinks sheās the person who should bust the guy, and Lulu says she thinks sheās in a position to do so. Peter says, as her boss and friend, heād like her to consider another way to prove herself without actively looking for trouble.
Harmony tells Shiloh, thatās impossible. He canāt prove Willow had his child. Even if he could, thereās no chance Willow will confide the truth in her. Shiloh says heās disappointed in Harmonyās absence of common sense. Doesnāt she think he can see her for what she truly is? A sad, insecure, empty vessel, jealous of her own daughter. When she should be elated, she chooses to prefer thinking the child doesnāt exist or canāt be found. Harmony says, thatās not true. The child would be a blessing for all of them. He asks if she means that, and she says, with everything in her. He says, then she should be grateful for the opportunity to redeem herself.
Lucas apologizes for how he treated Willow at the Nurses Ball. She says he was blindsided and it was understandable. He says angry and paranoid isnāt who he wants to be, and when he had time to process everything, he realized Michael thinks highly of her, and he thinks highly of Michael. Willow says Michael is a great guy. Lucas says his husband has his own concerns, but realized she wants the best for Wiley, and they decided to trust her. Heās not sure why, but heād gotten it in his head that she was the enemy, and he was mistaken. She says theyāre on the same side; team Wiley all the way. He asks why she let them keep Wiley, and she says they lived up to all their promises in the application. She ultimately realized Wiley might have been her baby, but heās their son. She loves him, but as much as it hurts to let him go, she has no doubt Wiley is where he belongs. Lucas says theyād wanted an open adoption, and now that they know her, it would be an honor if she would be part of Wileyās life. She thanks him, but sheās afraid thatās not possible. She can never see Wiley again.
Chase thanks Michael for staying with Willow at the Nurses Ball. Michael says he heard Chase caught Ryan, and congratulates him. Chase says it was a strange team effort. Heāll tell Michael all about it sometime. Meanwhile, there are other people heād like to see behind bars. Michael says, Shiloh? When he found Willow, Shiloh was looming over her, using physical intimidation. Chase says Willow didnāt tell him that, but heās happy Chase was there for her. He doesnāt know what might have happened, or what heād have done if Shiloh hurt Willow. Michael says theyāll do anything to protect Wiley. Speaking of which, he needs to ask, how long did Chase know Wiley was Willowās child? Chase says he put the pieces together a while back, but it wasnāt his truth to tell. The more people who knew, the more danger Wiley was in. Michael says theyāre past that now. They need to be willing to do anything to stop Shiloh. Chase says, heās in.
Lucas asks Willow, why? Shiloh? She says, as long as Shiloh is breathing, it will never be over. Heāll find some way around any roadblocks. The only reason sheās talking to him now, is that Shiloh is in the hospital. He has no time to send his minions to spy on her. Once heās out, heāll gather his most trusted followers, telling them about the woman whoās too selfish to allow him to raise his own child. There will be eyes on her day and night, watching where she goes and what she does, and especially who she talks to. Lucas says, no last goodbye, and she says she canāt risk it. Neither can he. It will give Shiloh no reason to connect them. Lucas says, what about Michael? Heās Wileyās godfather. She says sheāll stay away from him when heās with Wiley. If Shiloh or the DOD members see how she looks at Wiley, theyāll know heās not just some random kid. Lucas is really sorry. He wishes Wiley could get the chance know his brave, remarkable mother. She says, just keep him safe. He thanks her for everything. The courage to get away from Shiloh, for choosing them, and giving Wiley up. One day when Wiley is old enough, he promises to tell Wiley about his mother and how much she loves him.
Harmony tells Shiloh that sheād do anything to prove herself. Heās relying on that. She asks how she finds a child theyāre not sure even exists. He tells her to remember the day she came to him, eager for guidance. He took her under his wing, and gave her a home. She says sheād be lost without him. He believes that, and would hate to see it happen, but if she doesnāt bring him his child, she has no plac in DOD, the Trust, or with him.
Margaux watches the video of Sam being drugged by Shiloh. Jason says, after that, Shiloh took Sam to another location. Margaux asks if Sam gave consent to the recording, and Jason says, yes. Itās admissible in court. She says she knows New York law. Sonny tells her to think of how many others heās scammed out of money, secrets, and their free will. She says she gets it. Jason says she heard what Shiloh told Sam. Itās clearly a ritual. He drugs them, tattoos them, then has sex with them, and there have been multiple victims. Sonny says heās going to do everything in his power to see that Shiloh is exposed for the sexual predator that he is. She has to figure out if sheās going to bring him to justice or be his accomplice. She says there are circumstances that prevent her from taking action, but Jason says he found Pledges; personal, incriminating letters and audio recordings from DOD members. She asks what he proposes to do with them, and he says he already destroyed them. Sonny says, except this one, taking an envelope out of a drawer. Jason says he has to be somewhere. Sonny says heāll take care of the rest of this. When Jason is gone, Sonny asks Margaux, what next?
On the phone, Margaux tells someone to text her when the judge signs off on the warrant. Sonny says she wonāt regret it, and she tells him, go to hell. He loves dangling her Pledge over her. He says thatās not what heās doing, but she says he loves every minute of it. He says Shiloh exploited his daughter. What heās doing isnāt about her. Itās about saving innocent victims from a con artist and rapist. She has to be the hero. Shiloh has nothing to hold over her. She says, but Sonny does.
Lulu says the thief is probably using a different picture each time. Her profile is dull. She wouldnāt even rob herself. Maxie suggests a night out would lift her spirits, but Lulu says, a night out with a man whoās not her husband wonāt lift her spirits.
At Charlieās, Jason asks Michael how Kristina is doing. Michael says sheās trying to convince everyone that sheās not as fragile as she is. Jason says he has news that might help. Theyāve talked to the DA, and thereās a good chance Shiloh will be arrested. Sam joins them, and says she thought Michael would be at the office. He asks if thatās her way of getting rid of him, but she says, never. Jason says everything is taken care of. Margaux just needs to arrest Shiloh. She heard the recording of Sam and Shiloh at the DOD house. Michael asks if he wants to know, and Sam says it was vile and disgusting, but itās over. Michael says, once Shiloh is behind bars, the people he hurt can begin anew.
Chase visit’s Willow’s classroom. She tells him,Ā Lucas is a good man. Sheās glad she picked him to be Wileyās father. Brad too, but Lucas stood out. He even offered to make room in Wileyās life for her. She wanted to say yes, but thereās no way with Shiloh lurking around. Chase says, it isnāt forever. Too many people have Shiloh on their radar. She says, he has a way of getting out of trouble more easily than he gets in it. Chaseās phone rings, and he says, right away. He tells Willow that heās psyched. A warrant has been issued for Shilohās arrest. Someone must have finally pressed charges for sexual assault. Heāll be too busy with the trial and going to prison to look for Wiley. Willow says sheās not jinxing it by saying anything. Sheās not believing it until Shiloh is truly behind bars once and for all. Chase says the first step is to arrest him, and this one is his pleasure.
Michael asks Sam how Dannyās birthday was, and she says Danny got a great present. So did she. Jason is moving back in. Michael says, it only took two years, and Jason says, some things are worth the wait. Sam approaches Julian, and orders coffee. She thanks him, and he says he couldnāt have done it without her. Itās nice to be on the same team. Sam kind of smiles.
Brad comes into Charlieās, and tells Julian that Lucas texted him to meet there. It sounded urgent.Whatās going on? Julian thinks Lucas should fill him in.
Shiloh tells Harmony that heās said what he had to. Goodbye. She says, donāt do this, and he says heās not doing anything; neither is she. I desperately want to punch him in the face. He says she has one simple task. Bring him the child. She doesnāt know where to start. He says if she brings his child to him, sheāll be the most important person in his inner circle. He starts touching her face, and she says sheād love that more than anything. He says, then she knows what to do. The only thing that matters ā now heās grabbing her face ā is for her to bring his child to him. He pushes her back, and she says, of course (š·), and leaves. Shiloh gives his creepy look.
Lucas comes into Charlieās, and goes over to where Michael, Jason, and Sam are sitting. He says he was expecting to just meet Brad, and asks if Jason knows. Jason says, he knows everything, and Sam says she has good news for them. Brad says Lucas looks calmer, and Lucas says the fear of losing their son made him understand the desperation Brad has been feeling. Theyāre in this together. He spoke to Willow, who cleared everything up. He wanted her to know sheās not alone in the fight. Michael says he thought Sam swore sheās never cooperate with Julian under any circumstances, but Jason says she was motivated. They still canāt trust Julian though. He has his own agenda. Sam says, Wiley is in a safer place than he was yesterday. She takes that as a win.
Sonny says Margaux put out the arrest warrant because of her Pledge, but Margaux says, she did it because itās her job. For as long as she has it. She tells him, letās be honest. If the Pledge becomes public, her career is over. Sonnyās got her where he wants her. He asks if sheās sure about that. She says her mother conspired to have her father murdered, and he has proof she covered it up. He has all the leverage he needs. Congratulations. He wins.
Lulu tells Peter and Maxie that she has to get started, and jets. Maxie says she thought Lulu would never leave. They have to get moving on their plan to get Dante home. Peter says, the more he thinks about it, the more he thinks itās a bad idea. Danteās condition is unstable. If thereās a chance something could go wrong, and Lulu or the kids could get hurt, he doesnāt want to put Dante in that position. The most important thing is Danteās complete healing. Maxie says, without Lulu, he canāt completely heal, but Peter says he has a psychological issue. Maxie says Lulu wonāt be happy without him. Peter says, itās not up to her to decide what makes Lulu happy. She says, good point. He says, at the very least, they need to know what theyāre dealing with. She says, to do that, they have to find Dante.
Margaux gets ready to leave, and Sonny tells her, wait. Donāt forget this. He gives her the envelope, saying, itās the only copy. He doesnāt want any part of her life in his hands. As far as leverage goes, blackmail is a crime. He takes it sheāll do the right thing, and tells her to take care of herself.
Julian tells Lucas that if the birth father goes looking for a paper trail, he wonāt find one. Lucas asks if heās sure, and Julian says Lucas asked him to handle it; itās handled. Lucas and Brad hug.
Sam says, hereās one for the good guys. They scored a victory. They clink coffee cups.
Harmony goes to Willowās classroom, and Willow asks what she wants. Harmony closes the door. She says she just came from seeing Shiloh, and Willow says, color her shocked. Harmony says,Ā he knows his child is alive, but Willow says she told him the same thing she told Harmony ā she lost the baby. Harmony says she doesnāt believe that. Willow says if her lack of belief could magically bring her baby back, that would be great, but itās not how life works. Harmony says, of all people, Willow should know who sheās dealing with. Willow says Shiloh isnāt an unstoppable force of nature; heās a man. Harmony says, exactly, and she knows what kind of man he is. Harmony protected her secret, and kept it from him all this time. Willow needs her help again. Tell her where the baby is.
Chase tells Shiloh that heās under arrest. Shiloh asks,Ā what for? and Chase says, extortion, attempted rap, sexual assault, and other assorted offenses. He cuffs Shiloh to the bed, and reads Shiloh his rights. Does he understand? Shiloh glares at Chase, who glares back.
Tomorrow, Jordan needs to speak to Stella alone, Harmony thanks Willow for confirming what she knew, Carly isnāt running from Ava, and Shiloh trusts Margaux has a way to vindicate him.
The Real Housewives of New York City
When we left the women, Sonja had just taken a drunken fall at the dinner table after saying she was going to knock Bethenny out.
Upstairs, getting ready to go out with Tinsley, Ramona digs for a Ziplock bag of make-up. Barbara and Bethenny examine Sonjaās head. Bethenny wants the paramedics to come, so she knows Sonja is okay. She puts Sonja in bed, and Sonja says Bethennyās ass is amazing. Tinsley asks, what happened? Bethenny gets in bed with Sonja, and Tinsley asks if theyāre not going out now. Ramona says theyāll be back in an hour. Bethenny asks Sonja how many fingers sheās holding up. After Sonja answers correctly, she asks who the President is. Sonja says, Clinton, but after a few tries, gets it right. Ramona tells Tinsley, Sonja is in good hands. Sheās out of there.
The paramedics come. Bethenny tells them that Sonja tripped, and she wants to make sure she didnāt hit her head. Sonja declares the paramedics hot, and asks if they can check Bethenny too.
Ramona sees a gurney outside, and blathers about going to the hospital after a car accident. Tinsley thinks it looks scary. Sonja yowls as the paramedics take some blood. In her interview, LuAnn says, after everything that was said, she canāt look at Sonja right now. The paramedics ask if Sonja takes any medications, and she says sheās allergic to dust mites. Okay… Bethenny is relieved that Sonjaās pupils donāt look like sheās taking anything, and wants to shove that up LuAnnās ass. Itās not a cavalier thing you go around saying.
Tinsley and Ramona go to a bar. Tinsley doesnāt want be super annoying, but Miami brings up Scott. In Tinsleyās interview, she says it brings up the fun and excitement of something she thought was forever. Miami was their first long date ever, and he got her flowers. We flash back to the mammoth flower heart that he had delivered. She says he sent flowers when she was in Mexico too, and we also see those. She says theyāre not together now, and no flowers. Ramona asks what kind she wants. Sheāll buy them. In Ramonaās interview, she says Tinsley is obsessed with Scott, and needs to get back in the game. She tells Tinsley that she canāt put all her eggs in one basket. Ramona demonstrates what life is about using wine glasses.
LuAnn wonders why thereās no one to help in the morning. Bethenny says even though the evening was a traumatic experience, she liked how much they laughed. In LuAnnās interview, she says she needs time to be alone, and process; ease her way into the day. Sheās not in a rush. She does a yoga class.
Dorinda wakes Ramona. Sheās decided to do yoga, and says itās too beautiful out to sleep. Sonja asks if they took blood (they did). In her interview, she says, Miami Vice houses arenāt made for going all four legs out like a pony, but she learned to fall from horseback riding. She apologizes for scaring everyone.
Sonja tells Bethenny that since she came to dinner late, she missed the drama with LuAnn. She left before Bethenny got there. Bethenny says LuAnn was just screaming at someone for coffee. Where are her minions with the coffee? In her interview, Bethenny says LuAnn is the Joan Crawford of coffee. Sheās making her success look bad.
Ramona tells Sonja that theyāre looking good. All this working out is working out. She and Sonja are ready to go to the water. Bethenny decides to make breakfast. Sonja says she feels great, but has a bruise. She thanks Bethenny, and they agree LuAnn is in her own world. Dorinda says she tries to treat LuAnn with fragility, but LuAnn makes her feel like less of person, and she doesnāt want to deal with it. In Dorindaās interview, she says LuAnn is a narcissist, and she doesnāt want to deal with narcissists.
Ramona goes out to talk to LuAnn. She asks how yoga was, and LuAnn says itās what she needed. Last night was awful. What was awful was the girls getting trashed, and trashing her. She thinks they have a problem with her success. Ramona disagrees. LuAnn says she found something she loves, and theyāre trying to rip it apart. We flash back to the dinner the night before. Ramona thinks the women feel she has an attitude toward the group thatās aloof and condescending. LuAnn says, they hide behind calling her the Countess because they donāt want to support her doing well. Ā She adds that sheās trying to stay sober while theyāre getting wasted. She can be around people drinking, but not sloppy drunk. They donāt want to see her do well. Ramona says sheās completely wrong, and LuAnn asks, why treat her that way then? Did Ramona see what happened at the table, or is she blind?
LuAnn says she has a bone to pick with Sonja. Every time she sees Sonja, sheās drunk. As a friend, she canāt watch Sonja spiral into darkness. Sheās lucky she didnāt kill herself. In LuAnnās interview, she says after Sonja said all these devastating things to her, no one checked on her, and Bethenny was extreme. Sonja tells the other women that she had five drinks, and in her interview, Dorinda wonders in what kind of glass. A 24-ounce tumbler? Sonja says, the welcome drinks always get you. LuAnn tells Ramona that sheās going to ask if Sonja wants to join her at the AA meeting. Sheās not asking her to join the program, but just come along. Ramona says, everyone is in discord. LuAnn doesnāt want it like that. She needed this trip. Ramona says, it will work out.
They wonder where Barbara is. Bethenny says Barbara experienced trauma. In her interview, Bethenny says it was mean of Ramona to exclude her. Maybe itās like sheās at the wrong lunch table, and itās not her vibe. LuAnn asks if Sonja is okay, and Sonja says she feels great. LuAnn says sheās worried about her. Itās not normal to face plant at the dinner table. Sonja says, you, who fell in the bushes, and we see the clip thatās the gift that keeps on giving. LuAnn says she owns it, like that makes it okay. Sonja says she just needs to find that place of moderation. LuAnn say she worries about Sonja. Sonja asks why LuAnn is complaining about her to the girls, and not coming to her? If Sonja went around saying that about LuAnn, LuAnn would be in jail. LuAnn claims she tried to talk to her, and Sonja says she has to keep between them. LuAnn says sheās worried about Sonja, and Sonja says she heard her; sheās got it. In LuAnnās interview, she says sheās not the drinking police, but she doesnāt want the same thing happening to Sonja that happened to her. She asks if Sonja wants to go to a meeting with her, and Sonja says sheāll see how she feels. In her interview, Sonja says she doesnāt want to go to a meeting with LuAnn while theyāre on vacation. She doesnāt think she has a drinking problem. They go back inside. Sonja says they have two points of view, but theyāre good. Dorinda says, just treat each other with respect. They decide itās bathing suit time, and LuAnn says sheās going to a meeting first.
Seeing LuAnn on her way back in, Barbara says she went for a run. It was a tough night. LuAnn laughs, and says sheāll see Barbara at lunch. Ramona apologizes to Barbara. She says they both have strong personalities, and arenāt easy to handle. Ugh. Sheās one of those people who says, we were all drunk, when they were the only one behaving like an a-hole. The women go to the pool.
Bethenny is first in the pool. Dorinda comes out, and realizes she didnāt take the plastic off the crotch of her bathing suit. She asks how many people are coming to dinner, and Ramona says, thirty in total. In Bethennyās interview, she says Ramona is controlling how many people are coming, and has a whole bunch of rules. Dorinda takes picture of Bethenny, and Ramona photo bombs, going by on her pool noodle.
Ramona tells Tinsley that Mario met her in the city with the girls, and heās going to come tonight. LuAnn joins them, and Bethenny asks Ramona if Mario could be a friend with benefits. LuAnn says, itās hard to put on old slippers. Bethenny asks if Mario is bringing someone, but thatās a no. Ramona, however, has invited someone for herself. Bethenny asks if that isnāt a double-standard. Mario canāt bring a date, but Ramona gets to flirt. In LuAnnās interview, she says, thank God the women agreed to leave the house for a day. Sheās taking them out for some culture to Wynwood Walls, an artist enclave. Bethenny says she doesnāt want to go crazy tonight. Her goal is to find men for Tinsley to meet. Tinsley says her sister Dabney is coming.
When they get to the venue, Ramona says sheās visiting friends in another hotel. In her interview, she says the women are going to be walking around for two hours, and they have a big party tonight. Sheās invited a date and Mario is coming. She has to figure out how to play both men. Alrighty then. Sonja wonders, how many guys can one woman handle?
LuAnn introduces the women to artist Peter Tunney; sheās known him for years. Heās a New York based artist, who moved to Florida. Bethenny buys a piece of his art, and he gifts everyone with something cool from his collection. Afterwards, they go into another building, where Bethennyās friend, artist Romero Britto, works. Bethenny says heās all about joy and love and fun, the same as his art. In her interview, she says she wanted give the girls a gift; something special to remind them of the trip. Theyāre not being vapid arguers when they do something like this. Romero gives each of them a sparkly heart sculpture. Bethenny says Ramona doesnāt get one, since she couldnāt be bothered to come. Another bar, another pool, Ramona doesnāt get two pieces of signed art.
Getting ready for dinner, Ramona feels like sheās going to the prom. In Ramonaās interview, she says she loves entertaining, and knows it will be a great party. She planned the menu, and invited great people. Sheās psyched. She tells Sonja about her date, Kevin. She told him that her ex would be there. In her interview, she says she wanted a buffer. She didnāt want Mario to feel like she was pressured to be with him all the time. Oh come on. Bethenny tells Tinsley to have fun, but not keep her awake all night.
Mario arrives. In Ramonaās interview, she says she canāt help it. Theyāve always had chemistry, and always will. We flash back over several years of that. She says thatās why they were married for over twenty years. In Sonjaās interview, she says she wants to watch how much she drinks tonight. She doesnāt want to go overboard. Ramona picks a wedgie out of her ass right in front of everyone. In Dorindaās interview, she says sheās never seen Ramona flirt. Is that sexy? She thinks she missed that chapter. She doesnāt know if Ramona has Mario there to play with him, but sheās jsut sitting back and watching. She tells Mario that Ramona told her date he was going to be there. So there wonāt be any funny stuff. Ramona acts like sheās fourteen, and Iām embarrassed. In her interview, she says a little part of her wants to make him jealous.
LuAnn looks amazing in a red strapless jumpsuit that has a cut-out neckline. Even with all the men around, Tinsley is more excited to see Dabney. LuAnn says she plans on having fun, and hanging out with her friends. No repeat last night. Ramona tells Mario that Sonja makes sh*t up all the time. Mario wonders who Ramonaās date is, and asks each of the men, are you the guy? causing Ramona to act juvenile and stupid. Sonja eats an eel sushi, and Dorinda laughs at how she chugs it down. Sonja tells Dabney that she just deep throated a sushi.
Kevin arrives. Bethenny asks Mario how heās doing, and he says golfing, tennisā¦ She says heās living the good life. In her interview, Bethenny says the dynamic between Mario and Ramona is modern. Sheās jealous, and she loves it. She asks if Mario and Ramona are friends, and have consciously uncoupled now. Out by the pool, Kevin asks Ramona which one is her ex, and how long theyāve been split. She points out Mario, and says four years; he had a midlife crisis. Tinsley tells Dabney, the place suddenly became Scott, and gets squeaky weepy. Dabney says Tinsley needs to appreciate and respect herself, and not beat herself up over someone who couldnāt handle how special and awesome she is. In her interview, Tinsley says Dabney is her little sister, but gives tough love. She knows what Dabney is saying is from her heart. Dabney is wiser than she is, so she listens.
Bethenny tells Tinsley to come downstairs. Thereās a guy she wants Tinsley to meet. In Bethennyās interview, she says Tinsley wants to meet a successful, good-looking, wealthy guy, and she knows him. She was set up on a date with Brent, and he was a lot of fun. Even if heās just a temporary distraction from Scott, itās a win. Tinsley canāt talk to him, and tells Dabney that sheās a loser. She has more game than this, but she canāt do that right now.
Dinner is served. In Bethennyās interview, she says Ramona takes joy in this being her house and her party, so theyāre going to play with her. Dorinda makes a toast. She thanks everybody for coming, and says what a beautiful house it is. Theyāre happy to have everyone there, and she thanks LuAnn for bringing them to Wynwood Walls. She thanks Bethenny for arranging to have the sculptures made. They came home with thousands of dollarsā worth of art. Ramona ā probably in hearing that it was free- said she missed out on art? Dorinda says the pieces were worth at least twenty grand. One artist is working with the Pope, Presidents, and the Queen Mother. Bethenny adds, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and starts laughing. I do too, since it was perfect. In her interview, Bethenny says, if you play for a bigger, better deal, you miss out on some special deals.You flooze, you lose. Ramona claims she was trying to organize something, but Sonja says she was at the hotel with guys. In Ramonaās interview, she says sheās surprised they didnāt bring something back for her. When Sonja didnāt go to the clambake, she brought back lobsters. We flash back to her dumping food in her tote bag.
Ramona introduces Mario to Kevin. In her interview, she says she and Mario are in a good place, but she doesnāt mind giving him a taste of his own medicine. Mario says something about Avery, and Kevin wanders off, looking for coffee. In Dorindaās interview, she says she feels sorry for Mario; itās so awkward. She doesnāt know if Mario is jealous or horrified.
Sonja tells Mario about Ramona making out with Harry. Ramona says she did not, and tells Sonja to shut her effing mouth. Dorinda wonders what difference it makes, and Mario asks if Sonja is jealous. Sonja says she doesnāt want Harry, but Harryās in love with her. In Ramonaās interview, she wonders what Sonja is thinking. Sheās not thinking. Mario asks if Harry is back in the picture. Dorinda says thereās a lot of cross-pollination in the group. Then Mario says something I totally miss. Iām pissed because itās obviously the punchline for the end of the show, and has irritated Dorinda. Dorinda says sheās not a loser.
Next time, Sonja feels alone and overwhelmed, Sonja says LuAnn is judging her, and Bethenny tells LuAnn that life is not a cabaret ā then breaks down.
Southern Charm
Austen was thankful that Craig and Shep set him straight about Madison. Craig said Madison was so sneaky. It seemed like sheād done this before. I thought she couldnāt be that sneaky, hitting on the boyfriend of a girl in the group. Craig summed it up perfectly, saying, people suck. Chelsea didnāt have much sympathy about Austen being upset, since theyād already cheated on each other. Do better and youāll find better. She told Shep that Austen had talked sh*t about her. She finds it odd that heād talk about his ex to his girlfriend, and then his girlfriend told his ex, i.e. her.
Cameran felt like she was drowning in motherhood. Some women flourish in it, but she didnāt think she was up to the task. She thought maybe it was a lesson from God that she needed to allow someone to help her, but she was afraid something bad would happen to Palmer.
Danni told Naomie that Kathryn was MIA again. We flashed back to last year when Kathryn shut out the world, and also when Danni told her that she had to communicate. Danni told Naomie it was draining her. Cameran told Chelsea that even though it was Kathrynās trip, they were doing something even if they couldnāt hunt her down. She already told her husband she was leaving, and wasnāt missing the opportunity.
Kathryn returned home to a million texts, and smiles at the ones from new boyfriend Joe. She was in New York and Miami. She called Danni, who made a big deal about it, and Kathryn said Danni was the only one whoād called. Sheād made concrete plans, and didnāt know why it was an issue. Cameran said the best thing was to not meddle in Kathrynās business. She always resurfaces. The girls met at Kathrynās house. Kathryn made plans for them to go to a vineyard and dinner, but wanted them to mainly relax. In the car, one of the girls announced that people were shoving gummi bears up their butts. Cameran didnāt understand why anyone would shove anything up there, including a wiener, and Iām totally with her there. Kathryn talked about Joe. He wants to open a law office in Charleston. Kathryn says itās the first time since meeting Thomas that she felt excited about someone.
Eliza went home to where she grew up, Airy Hall lime plantation. Her dad was her idol, but after his public affair they didnāt talk for a year. She just wanted to hide. While sheās forgiven him, she doesnāt think it will ever be like it was. Sheād been scheduled to go to the Bahamas, but boyfriend Don forgot his passport. She was pissed that the missed the plane ā until it crashed. She told her father about not being as welcomed by society since his affair, and the hugged it out. We havenāt met him yet, but he already seems like a million times cooler on his worst day, than Thomas is on his best day.
Chelsea thought the forest theyād be staying in was like Robinhood, Prince of Thieves, but Naomie thought it was more Blair Witch Project. They were staying in fancy treehouses, and Cameran said it looked like something from a fairytale. I had to agree; the whole place looked magical. Danni had concerns about Kathryn, but Naomie said Kathryn was acting normal, and to leave it alone. At the vineyard, they did a wine tasting, with Kathryn having juice from the same vineyard. Kathryn got a text from Whitney, saying, yo, where u at? How old is he? Nineteen? The girls asked Kathryn what Whitney was like, and pumped her for information. We found out he kept his glasses on, and I literally lolād. So did they.
On a sad note, Whitneyās dog Smoochie wasnāt able to walk. Whitney said she was the only woman who hadnāt let him down.
Danni wanted to call Kathryn out, but didnāt want it to be counter-productive. Dinner was served in another treehouse. Cameran toasted to having wonderful men, but not needing them. She said the sign of a good man is when they never put you down, even in an argument. In her interview, Kathryn said she always had to learn the hard way, and we flashed back to one of Thomasās not-so-shining moments. Kathryn wanted the girls to meet Joe, and said he was going to be in town next week. She felt there was something special between them; heās easy to be around, and encourages her success. Danni chose that moment to ask why Kathryn was MIA all week.
Kathryn said she went to a charity event in NYC, and missed her Charleston flight, so she went to Miami (presumably to be with Joe). Danni said Kathryn had built so much, and she thought Kathryn was self-sabotaging. She wasnāt responsive, and they thought sheād be home sooner. Kathryn said she had no reason to be back, and was feeling attacked. Danni said she was worried. Kathryn had been testy, and her moods coincided with her seeing a new guy. Danni said she knows how Kathryn avoids, but Kathryn insisted she wasnāt avoiding. Danni whined about Kathryn not being accountable for day to day stuff, like being late. Kathryn says sheās changed homes a bunch of times, and has had no structure, while dealing with depression. She wasnāt doing it on purpose, and was working her ass off to get her sh*t together. Naomie said, everyone has a battle, and Kathryn said she was doing her best. If they had any suggestions for time management, sheād be glad to hear them. In her interview, Cameran said she thought Kathryn was under a lot of stress, but had to put on her big girl panties.
Naomie pointed out that Kathryn had bought a new, expensive car. She said she wouldnāt be a friend if she didnāt tell Kathryn it was foolish. She wanted Kathryn to think things through. The perception wasnāt great, In Kathrynās interview, she said what she did with her money is her business. She didnāt ask them these questions, because itās of no concern to her. She wondered why Naomie should care, and Naomie said if Kathryn claimed she was fine, it was the only answer they needed. Kathryn said it had gotten considerably awkward.
Next time, Shep says Madison is diabolical, Austen admits he sabotages relationships, Craig tricks the group into helping him make pillows, and Kathryn tells Danni to eff off.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Carly tells Sonny that she just saw her first firefly. Iām baffled, thinking she means the first ever, but she means this season. She asks if he remembers when Morgan would try to get them to follow him in. Sonny says, he didnāt want to catch them, and wanted them to follow him. That way, they could be friends. She says, he loved this time of year; school ending, and summer on the way. Sonny says, heād leave the house, and not come back until dinner. She says, Josslyn is the same way, but not this year. Thereās no excitement, no smile, no laughter. She doesnāt know what to do about it. Josslyn comes in with her guitar, and says she took an online lesson. Sheās trying to build on the chords Oscar was teaching her. She plays for them.
In Tanzania, Drew comes to Kimās room with Oscarās ashes. He didnāt know if she wanted them in his room or hers. She downs some coffee, and he asks if she thinks thatās a good idea. They have a long hard climb ahead. She says sheāll be ready. He tells her Kilimanjaro is the biggest mountain in Africa. She says she doesnāt want to sleep.
TJ tells Jordan that he canāt believe that bastard wonāt give her a kidney. Instead, heās giving her a death sentence. She says she wants him to forgive Ryan ā and forgive her.
Someone puts an injection into a sleeping Ryanās IV. The machine starts beeping, and he wakes up. He begins to have a seizure.
Curtis sits in the waiting area. Stella sees him, and says she takes it Ryan refuses save Jordan.
Elizabeth and Finn run into Ryanās room. Elizabeth says heās seizing. Finn holds Ryan, asking if he okay. He asks if Ryan can hear him, and says he had a seizure. He says, donāt try talk. Theyāre going to take some tests to find out why it happened, and prevent it from happening again. Ryan says heās going to die.
In a hallway, Franco takes off a pair of surgical gloves, and tosses them in the trash. Cameron asks when he became a doctor. Heās wondering what Franco needs gloves for.
Drew asks Kim, whatās wrong, aside from having to scatter Oscarās ashes? Why doesnāt she want to sleep? She says, because when she sleeps, she dreams Oscar is still alive. Itās so real that she wakes up, and goes into his bedroom, fully expecting to see him there, and heās not. So sheād rather stay awake. Even as much agony as it is, itās better than losing him over and over again.
Carly loves that Josslyn is making good use of Oscarās guitar. Josslyn says she wanted to learn before Oscar died. He was in the middle of teaching her, but sheād get impatient, and ask him to play instead. They never got very far. Sonny says sheās a natural, and theyāll get her lessons after she finishes school. She says sheād like that. Sheās supposed to make plans and keep moving. Carly tells her to feel whatever sheās feeling, and come to them when she needs help. Sonny says, it will take a while to get on track. Josslyn keeps thinking about Oscarās final words. He told her everything would be all right; that she would be all right, and she promised him that she would be Carly says sheāll get there. Take it day byday, and somehow remember to breathe. Josslyn doesnāt want to breathe. She doesnāt want to be dead, but itās hard. Sheāll do it for Oscar, and for everyone whoās supporting her. Carly feels the baby move, and asks Josslyn if she wants to feel her little brother or sister. Josslyn puts her hand on Carlyās stomach, and says she can feel it. They all smile.
Josslyn says, amazing, and a little weird. Thereās a person inside Carlyās body. She asks what it feels like, and Carly says like she swallowed a bunch of butterflies. Josslyn says, stuff just got real. Thereās a little life in there. Sonny says it scares him to death. Thereās a little person waiting to be born, who needs to be loved and protected. He doesnāt want to fail. Itās the most beautiful thing in the world, and the most terrifying thing in the world. Carly says, true. Having a baby is crazy. Sonny says, a reminder that life goes on.
Franco tells Cameron that he was using acetone to clean up some paint. It eats at the skin. Cameron says it sounds nasty, and Franco says, cleaning up is nasty business, which is an interesting choice of words. He asks how Cameron is doing, and Cameron says, with? Franco says, Oscarās death. He must miss his friend. Cameron says if he wants to talk about Oscar, or anything, heāll Franco know. He leaves, and Elizabeth comes out. She tells Franco that Ryan had a seizure, and is getting tests. Franco says, good. He hopes thatās the end of him.
TJ asks what Jordan did that needs forgiveness. She says she tries not to dwell on what sheād do differently, but sheās sorry for the time she missed with him.
Stella tells Curtis that sheāll talk to Ryan, but he says, leave it be. She says she most certainly will not. He says he doesnāt want her in the same room with that twisted freak. She says if heās going to tell her that he thinks Ryan will manipulate her, she just might be offended.
Josslyn asks how sheās supposed to not think about Oscar, and get used to him not being there. Carly says, you never get used to the absence of someone you love. You just kind of grow around it. Other people come into your life, and take up space in your heart, and one day you find yourself surrounded by friends and family. You look up, and realize you didnāt think about the loss for just a minute. You were able to let go. That minute stretches to another minute, then an hour. The hole in your heart is still there; it just aches little less. Sonny tells her to keep Oscarās memory tucked away, and eventually it will be a comfort. He promises. Carly says, until then, her family will be there for her. Theyāll always take care of her. She holds Josslyn.
Kim tells Drew that she knew losing Oscar would be the most painful experience of her life. The most unimaginable pain. She didnāt know how to prepare for it. Sheās not a person who likes to be caught off guard. Sheās a doctor, and like procedure and facts, but itās not about her being doctor. Sheās a mother who lost her son. Drew sits next to her, and she says she doesnāt know how to feel from one moment to the next. She doesnāt know if sheāll burst out in tears when sheās pumping gas, or come across Oscarās coat in the hall closet and smile. (While Iāve never lost a child, I can totally identify with this.) She doesnāt know how sheās going to do this. How is she going to make the journey up the mountain to scatter their sonās ashes. Drew says heāll tell her how; because sheās a great mother. She says she thought it would help, but she doesnāt know what do with it, or how say goodbye for last time to her only child. Drew doesnāt think you ever say goodbye, but he makes her a promise. As long as heās alive, she doesnāt have to do it alone. They hug.
Elizabeth tells Franco the alarms went off, and she couldnāt help think itās what Ryan deserves. He doesnāt know how she manages to be a kind and healing nurse. She says, itās her job. She spent time with Jordan earlier, and thanked her for Francoās award. He says it still blows him away. As sick as Jordan is, she found the energy to acknowledge him. Elizabeth says he did something heroic, but he says he didnāt volunteer, and was pretty much bitching the whole time. Heās glad Jordan coerced him though. Sometimes the end justifies the means.
Curtis says he appreciates Stella trying, but it wonāt do no good. She asks how he knows. He says theyāre going to fight with everything they have. Stella says heās done everything he can and more. Let her have a go. Finn approaches them, and says he has news about Ryan.
TJ understands what Jordan had do and why. Itās not a pretty story, but somehow through it all, her, him, Curtis, and Aunt Stella are a family. Jordan thanks him, and he says he canāt lose her. He wants her to see him become a doctor and hold her grandbabies. He wants to make her proud. She hugs him, and says, he has. a million times over. Thereās a knock at the door, and Finn, Stella and Curtis come in. Finn says he has something to tell them about Ryan.
Josslyn practices on the terrace. Cameron comes out, and says sheās getting better. When she builds up calluses, it will be easier. She calls him Mr. Stealth Guitar Player, and asks when he started playing. He tells her, seventh grade. He had detention, and the teacher said it would be in both their interests to keep him occupied, and keep his fingers busy. So he taught Cameron guitar. Josslyn asks why he never told anyone, and he says he didnāt think it fit his image. The teacher gave him the guitar at the end of the year, and heās been playing ever since. He didnāt get serious untilā¦ Josslyn says, Oscar got sick. Cameron says, music can let you say things you donāt have the words to say.
Finn says Ryanās seizure turned out to be an allergic reaction to one of his medications. Stella asks if Ryanās kidney is still good, and Finn says it is. Ryan is conscious now, and came back charming as ever. Jordan asks if Ryan is under guard, and Finn says he canāt hurt anyone. Curtis says heās going to get Jordan a kidney.
Elisabeth asks where Franco went earlier, and he says, Kikiās grave. Today would have been her birthday. She says, if sheād known, she would have gone with him, but he says it was spur of the moment. He thought with Ryan in custody, he could find serenity and a way to accept what happened. She asks if he did, but he says, not at all. Ava was there, and talking to her made him realize how much rage he still has about all of it. Kiki had so much to live for; so much to give. The only value Ryan has is to maybe help save Jordanās life.
TJ approaches Ryanās room, where Valerie stands guard. She says heās wasting his time. TJ says Ryan is the only one who can save his mom. Valerie can argue with him, or wish him luck. She says, good luck, and he goes in. Ryan asks if heās come to see the wounded animal, and revel in his suffering. TJ says nothing, and Ryan says, no. Heās here for the most mundane reason of all; to beg for his motherās life. Save it. Heās heard it all. Outside the room, Stella asks Valerie if TJ is in with him. Valerie says she tried talking him out of it, but he was determined. Stella says TJ is a wonderful young man, but heās no match for that filth. Valerie asks if Stella thinks she is, and Stella says, watch her. Ryan says, kid, listen. Nothing less than his unconditional release and subsequent freedom will convince him to give up a kidney. Not him, his mom, not even the Mother of Dragons. Itās useless. Stella says, listen to him with his posturing attitude, ranting and raving. She tells him that he wonāt be getting any rest tonight. Sheās not leaving his room until Jordan gets his kidney, one way or another.
Cameron tells Josslyn that he knows the kids at school are weird, but it will stop. She says, itās not that. She just had a deep conversation about Oscar with Sonny and her mom. She got to feel the baby move, and it was pretty cool. Cameron says, sounds good. She says she was all, life goes on, but felt like she was outside of her body, watching herself pretend be a functioning person who will someday be okay. She wasnāt lying to herself, but she doesnāt feel that way. She doesnāt want to be okay. She doesnāt want to stop thinking about Oscar, because that would be like losing him all over again.
Sonny and Carly go to Morganās grave. Sonny says, the first lilac of the summer. Morgan loved it because he knew summer was coming soon. Carly wishes Morgan was there. He was a great big brother. Josslyn puts up a good front, but she doesnāt want to hover. Josslyn hates it as much as Morgan did. Sonny says they know deep inside, thereās a lot of pain. Carly says Morgan could always get Josslyn to open up and be herself. She had that with Oscar too. Sonny brushes leaves from the tombstone, and says Morgan would have liked Oscar. Keep an eye out for him up there. Heās gonna need a pal.
Ryan says, the dreaded social worker. Please spare him the bleeding heart. Stella doesnāt give a flip if he mocks her. Sheās a believer. He says, in what? and she says, in a higher power. A higher power we sometimes appreciate, and sometimes beg for mercy. A higher power we sometimes question, and sometimes curse. Curtis and TJ donāt understand how the stars have aligned to spare Ryanās life and not Jordanās. He says, only the good die young? She says heās cheated death a few times, and it was all leading to this moment. All the horrible acts heās perpetrated, all the victims heās killed and damaged; every move heās ever made, brought him to this pivotal moment. Nothing could kill him. Does he know why? He has the feeling sheās going to tell him. She says heās obsessed with himself. He canāt bear the thought of ceasing to exist. Heās tenacious; holding on to life. If he refuses, ignores fate, and doesnāt do what cosmic forces are telling him, those forces will come together and painfully kill him. Heāll take his final breath and go straight to hell. No more quests for victims or chasing after Ava. Give up his kidney and live, or withhold it and die. The choice is his. Wow. Not what I expected.
Jordan tells Curtis the moments with him and TJ have been the happiest moments of her life. Sheās happy they moved there. Curtis feels the same way. Jordan says she wanted to get her affairs in order, but she doesnāt need to. Curtis can take care of everything. He tells her, donāt give up, but she says she doesnāt have much choice. Her body canāt keep going. She loves him, and will die loving him. He says he loves her, and always will. Jordan wants him to pick up the pieces and go on living. Heāll find someone else. He says, donāt talk like that; heās not hearing it. TJ runs in, and tells them, Ryan said yes. Heās giving Jordan his kidney. Stella got through to him. Curtis says heād better find out. It might be a cruel joke. He leaves, and TJ tells Jordan, itās going to be okay.
Finn asks if Ryan is consenting. Ryan says, donāt get any ideas. Heās not doing it because of Stellaās nonsense about fate and a higher power. He just wants to get her to shut up. She says, whatever works. He says, surgery without anesthesia would be less tortuous, and Finn asks if heād like to forego the anesthesia. Ryan says, itās called hyperbole. If he signs the forms, and he never wants to see her again. Stella says, fine with her. He says sheās the most annoying person heās ever crossed paths with. Curtis and Stella hug.
Valerie tells Stella she was right. Ryan was no match for her. Stella tells her, donāt say that until he signs. Finn gives him the papers, and Curtis says, letās get this ball rolling, handing Ryan a pen.
Drew tells Kim to get some sleep. Heāll be right next door. She asks if he really thinks Oscar is on the mountain. He says he canāt believe a spirit like Oscarās could just be gone. Heās out there somewhere; wherever he wants to be. She wants to see him one more time, and know heās okay. Her good, sweet boy out there. Drew says thatās why theyāre there. All she has to do is believe.
Josslyn tells Cameron that she was thinking at the Nurses Ball. When her voice was getting thin, and she thought sheād have to stop, she looked at the crowd, and Oscar was there. He helped her through. Cameron says, amazing. He could tell Josslyn was thinking about him. Josslyn says her mom and Sonny tell her, in time, the ache will be less, and sheāll grow around Oscarās absence. What if she doesnāt want to? No one is asking her to forget, but she doesnāt want to feel better, move on, or get over Oscar. She wants to remember how he was and is. She tells Cameron, look! Fireflies!
Sonny tells Morgan, in the middle of everything, they got incredible news. No one can take his place, but they have a new baby coming into the family. Carly says theyāre going to tell the baby all about him. Sonny says, maybe the fireflies will come around and light the place up. Carly says, look! There they are!
Josslyn catches a firefly, and tells Cameron, Oscar said if you catch the last firefly of the season, and make a wish, it will come true. Maybe it works for the first one too. Cameron covers her hands with his own. She closes her eyes, and says, okay. She lets it go, and they watch. Josslyn says when she first did this with Oscar, she wished theyād fall in love, and it came true. How lucky is she? Cameron smiles.
Ryan asks if Finn realizes the most loathed man in Port Charles is about to sign a paper that says they can put him under and remove a vital organ. Heāll be vulnerable, and he wouldnāt put it past them to mess with his anesthesia. Finn says heāll be treated with the same care and respect as every other patient. Stella says sheāll speak up for him at his sentencing. He has her word. They wait, and he finally signs, surprising us all. He throws the pen down, and everyone breathes a sigh of relief.
Tomorrow, Willow tells Chase itās not possible, Michael says they have to be willing to do anything to get Shiloh, Harmony visits Shiloh, and Sonny tells Jason to take Shilohās word for it if Jason wonāt take his. In other words, lots of Shiloh tomorrow.
The Haves and The Have Nots
When we last left, David was identifying what he thought to be Jeffreyās body, and Veronica was surprised to see someone.
David says, itās not him; itās not his son. Madison says, no, itās not. David gets pissed at Madison, who says the call was from that address. Heās sorry. David says heās fired, and stomps off. Madison cries on Tishaās shoulder.
The door opens, and Veronica sees Jeffrey. After she gets over the initial shock, she says heās leaving there. Justin says, it was just a joke. Jeffrey tells Justin not to talk to him. Shooting a gun with a blank isnāt a joke. Jeffrey walks off, and Veronica tells Justin that Jeffrey is leaving him. Justin says, shut your mouth, bitch. Sheās already taken everything from him. She says he still has his life, and Justin says, itāsnothing without Jeffrey. She says sheāll remember that. Go back in your house, girl. Justin slams the door.
Veronica follows Jeffrey to the parking lot, where she has his car blocked. A woman asks Veronica to move her car. Veronica ignores her, and says Jeffrey needs to talk to her. The woman keeps asking Veronica to move her car, and Veronica gets in her face, telling her, shut up, bitch. The woman says sheāll call building security, and Veronica says, please do. Jeffrey tells Veronica to stop blocking his car, but she says she just wants to talk to him. She asks if that boy put a gun to him and pulled the trigger, and Jeffrey says, yes. She says she and his father thought he was dead. What the hell is happening? He says, whatās happening is her moving her car. She says sheās not moving it until sheās finished, and he says theyāll stand there all day then.
The woman brings Justin over, and points out Veronica. Echoing my thoughts, Veronica says this is their security officer? Justin says heās an officer of law. She laughs, and says heās got to be fired. He tells her to move her car, but she says sheās not done talking to her son. Justin says her son doesnāt want to talk to her. Veronica asks if heās been reduced to a remedial cop now. The woman tells Justin that they should call the police, and he says he is the police. Veronica says, used to be. She calls Justin a little bitch, and he cracks her across the face, asking, whoās the little bitch now? Jeffrey steps in, and Justin slams him up against a car. Veronica beats on Justin with her bag, and the woman says sheās calling the real police. Jeffrey gets Justin in a choke hold, and David shows up. He asks, what the hell is going on? and separates them.
Veronica tells David, that thing hit her. He asks if Jeffrey is all right, and Veronica says she was the one who was hit. David tells her to stop it and calm down. Jeffrey says she wouldnāt move her car. Veronica says that boy hit her and Davidās precious son, and Jeffrey let him do it. Jeffrey says he didnāt. Veronica wishes Justin had killed Jeffreyās ass. Jeffrey canāt believe what she said, and she says it slapped her, and Jeffrey took his sweet time intervening. She can beat Justin better than Jeffrey. David tells her again to calm down, and she says heās on this queenās side. It doesnāt matter what happened to her; just likebefore. She says they can all kiss her ass, and gets in her car. She points at Justin and says, you, little girl hit the wrong bitch. Youāll see.
David asks, what happened? Justin says, his son, and David says get out of his face. Justin says David should pay him for slapping that bitch, since he canāt. Jeffrey tells Justin to go, and Justin says Jeffreyās whole family is screwed up. Like Jeffrey doesnāt know this already. David says they thought Jeffrey was shot. He canāt see that boy again. Jeffrey says, but David can see Veronica. David says, that boy is deadly, and Jeffrey says, and mom isnāt? Jeffrey is forcing his hand. He asks Jeffrey to come home, and Jeffrey says heāll get his things. Heās not staying there, but heās not staying with David either. David says he canāt tell Jeffrey whatās going on with Veronica, but itās not what he thinks. Meet him at home, and heāll explain. Jeffrey relents, and says heāll be there.
Wyatt paces in his room. He looks out, and sees RK coming back with the car ā and the coke. RK gets out of the car, and does a little dance. Wyatt asks where the hell heās been, and RK says, around. Wyatt tells him, throw the stuff up, but RK says, throw the money down. RK decides to knock on door, and see if anyone is home. He knocks and Wyatt flies down the stairs, yelling, heās got it. Jim says heāll get it. RK comes in, and Jim asks if he just walked in. RK took his wifeās car. RK says he did, but she said he could. Jim tells RK that he said he couldnāt. How did he get the keys. RK points to Wyatt, and says, his boy. Jim asks why Wyatt did that, and RK echoes, yeah, why? Jim tells him, shut up and get the hell out of his house. Wyatt says heās stuck there, and wants RK to hang out. Jim tells RK to give him the keys and get out. Wyatt jets back upstairs.
Wyatt says goes back out on the balcony, and tells RK heās got the money. RJ says he aināt doing this with him, but Wyatt says he has a watch worth six grand. RK tells him, get it, and Wyatt goes into Kathrynās room. He takes the watch, and tosses it down. He tells RK, throw it up. RK says, no, and starts to walk away. He turns back, saying he was just messing with Wyatt, and tosses the bag up. Nice catch. Wyatt says, this is it? RK says give him more jewelry, and heāll get more product. He works at he Artisian; call him there.
The Presidential motorcade pulls up at Charlesās house mansion. He tells Candace heāll show her around. Sheās impressed, and says, itās modern classic. She wouldnāt have figured it. He says thatās him too. She sees a picture of his wife, and says she was beautiful. He thanks her, and asks if she wants a drink. Candace says, wine, if he has it, and he pours a glass of red for both of them. She marvels over the art, and Charles tells her that his wife painted them. She says, he misses her; he says her name in his sleep. He says, like what she does with her son, and she says theyāre both in the same boat. He guesses they are, and she says, itās good they have each other. He says, exactly right, and thanks her for being there. She says for the first time in her life, she feels like she can breathe. He says that makes two of themā¦ since his wife died. He doesnāt want to lose her, and she says sheās not going anywhere. He says, itās not going to be easy. She says they have each other. He tells her that heās just getting a few personal things for him and the kids, and she asks if she can help. He says heāll show her the rooms.
Back at the hotel, Scott places the drink order thatās code for ordering a prostitute. RK says the drink doesnāt sound appealing (and it doesnāt), but Scott says itās what he likes. Heās tired, horny, and thirsty. RK says the hotel can help him with being tired, and he can help with thirsty, but horny he doesnāt know. Scott says he must know the spots, and RK tells him to talk to Rocky. Scott says, what if he wanted a threesome or foursome? RK says heās heard of those things being arranged, and gets Scottās room number. He asks if he should bill it to the room, but Scott says he has ten grand, and wants RK, Rocky, and some random woman he points out, to come to the room. RK says, two guys and a girl? Scott asks if he didnāt say he was a freak. RK says give him an hour.
RK goes behind the bar, and tells Rocky that he was offered ten grand. Rocky says, to do what? and RK says, to get with the two of them and her. Rocky says sheās not a working girl, but RK says, donāt worryabout that. Heās going to rob the dudeās ass. Rocky says the guy looks smart, and RK says, not to him. Itdoesnāt matter. Rocky thinks they should go together. RK tells him to ask Broderick to cover the bar. Broderick, who I again was calling Roderick. Iām not sure whatās wrong with me and names, but it happens IRL too. I wish everyone would just wear name tags. Rocky says, letās make some money.
Rocky tells Broderick, it looks like they got an easy ten grand. A guy wants him and RK, and a girl. Will he watch the bar? Broderick says, sure, and Rocky asks whatās up with him? Broderick says, nothing, but Rocky says itās written on his face. Itās Kathryn, isnāt it? Is she still all over him like cheap suit? Broderick says sheās not why heās upset, and tells Rocky, take care of business.
Jeffrey pulls up to Davidās house mansion. Madison is sitting outside, and Jeffrey asks why heās out there. Madison says he came to get his things. David fired him. Jeffrey asks what did he do? and Madison says he made a mistake. They got a call about a gunshot victim, and Madison thought it was Jeffrey, since it was on the same street as Justinās place. Heās sorry. Jeffrey says it could have been him. Justin pulled a gun on him. He had two guns; one on Jeffrey, and one on himself. He said one gun had a real bullet, and the other had a blank. Justin likes playing games. He actually pulled the trigger, and almost blew out Jeffreyās eardrum. Madison asks if Jeffrey wants him to look at it, but Jeffrey says heās fine. Madison says, itās serious. If he doesnāt see Jeffrey again, he canāt let Justin do this. Jeffrey says he knows it, and hears enough from his parents. He says his dad should be behind him, and lets Madison in.
Madison says heās sorry. Jeffrey says he is too, and Madison says they could have been good together. Jeffrey says Madison doesnāt even know him, but Madison says heās seen enough to know Jeffrey goes for troubled guys. Heās punishing himself. Jeffrey repeats that Madison doesnāt know him, and he has actually studied this. Madison says, itās always the student who canāt see, and Jeffrey tells him, get his stuff. Madison reminds Jeffrey to get on his dad about changing the bandages, and keeping his wounds dry, and goes upstairs.
Jim calls Lloyd. He needs $75K, cash, and heās picking it up today. Lloyd says, well.. He doesnāt have it in his account. Jim says they, but Lloyd says heās had strict instructions from Jimās wife. She wonāt give him any money. Jim asks how much is in his account, and Lloyd says, $3400. Jim asks if Kathryn knows, and says not to tell her. Heās waiting for an $8 million transfer. Heāll call when it gets there.
Outside the kitchen, Kathryn says sheās called three times. Call her back. Jim asks whoās not calling her back, and Kathryn asks what he did. He says, nothing, and she asks if he didnāt threaten Broderick. He says he didnāt have to. Broderick isnāt interested in her. She says he seems to be, and Jim says sheās going to get her ass sued. Contrary to popular belief, sexual harassment works both ways. She tells him to go find something to do. He says he could find someone to do, but sheās out of town. Jim tells her that he needs $75K in cash, and she says thatās his problem. He says it sounds like itās their problem. If the money doesnāt get to the Malones by the end of the day, theyāll put a hit out on their son. Kathryn asks, what kind of hit? and he says, how many kinds are there? Theyāll kill him. Does she think heās talking about a hit record? Kathryn says Wyatt bought that much in drugs? Jim says, no; theyāre saying itās for pain and suffering. She says, give it to them, and he says he doesnāt have it. He needs her to call Lloyd. She asks why she should. He says, would she like to bury another child? She says, thatās not fair, and he says, call and get the money.
Kathryn calls, and makes small talk with Lloyd. She tells him that she needs $75K cash. Sheāll send her errand boy to pick it up. Lloyd might know him. His name is Jim. She tells Lloyd not to say that about Jim, and laughs. When sheās done, Jim asks if that was so difficult. She says, it better be for Wyatt, and he says, who else? She says, one of his whores, but he says, her whores are the ones currently charging those rates. Last nightās wore took her car. She says, itās back, isnāt it? He says sheās some piece of work, and she says heās some piece of sh*t.
Scott tells the Attorney General that he was right. The AG asks what Scott found, and Scott gives him a folder. The AG says, he knew it. Scott asks if he was robbed at gunpoint, and the AG says, something likethat. Scott says the Artisian keeps security records. The head of security is ex-military, and runs it like itās war time. He got the tapes, and also got this. He gives the AG another folder. It shows the time the AG spent in Candaceās room. The AG says, itās perfect. Scott shows him Jimās picture, saying heās a judge who was running for governor, but was disgraced by his mistress. She blackmailed him for a lot of money. Her name was Candace Young. The AG says, it gets better and better. He tells Scott, set up adiscreet meeting. Scott says, that could backfire, but the AG says, this man is his kind of guy.
Veronica goes to the station. For a second, I think the desk sergeant is Rick (If Loving You Is Wrong), but itās not. Veronica says sheās been assaulted. He tells her to fill out the paperwork, but she says she just wants him arrested. Itās Officer Justin Lewis. The sergeant says, okay. She says she wants him picked up. He was harassing her son, and when she stepped in to help out, he hit her. She shows him the mark on her face, but he doesnāt see it. She tells him, look closer, and he says he needs the paperwork. She pulls the restraining order out of her bag, and says she also has a lawsuit against him. And in the event of his death, a lawsuit against his estate, his wife, and his children. If he doesnāt have Justin picked up now, his job is on the line. She asks if heās new, and he says he is. She tells him, get someone experienced who can handle this, and he says okay, probably desperate to get rid of her.
The Chief comes out, and Veronica tells him what happened, and says to let her know when Justin is in custody. He says, it doesnāt work that way. She says wants Justin arrested, now. The Chief wants to know what he did, and she shows him an affidavit. He looks at it, and says, okay. Theyāll pick Justin up. Veronica asks what jail heāll be taken to, and the Chief says, this one. She says they can call her when Justin gets there, but he says, thatās not protocol. She says sheās not their average bitch, and he says, okay. Because by now, heās been sufficiently terrorized enough to just say okay to anything.
Veronica makes a call. She tells someone she wants him and five others to get themselves arrested in Precinct 11. She tells him to find some friends who like to rape and maim. He needs to do it quickly. Sheāll give them $5K to split. She tells him to get arrested now.
Hanna and Benny go to the bank. The officer says she still has their signatures, and leaves to get the paperwork for Benny. Benny starts to talk, but Hanna says, nothing out of his mouth. Theyāre giving the money back. The officer returns, and Benny signs the papers. Hanna says they want to transfer everything except $20K. The officer looks at the account, and asks how much she thinks is in there. Hanna says $8 million, plus interest. The officer says, sorry, but the account is overdrawn by $4K. Thereās no money in the account. Hanna looks at Benny, and says, his damn sister.
Next time, Charles says if the story hits and Landon canāt spin it, heās fired; Justin gets arrested, and Veronica tells him that she bets he thinks twice before hitting a woman again; Jeffrey tells David, maybe death is better than being in this family.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
We see clips of the wildfires in California. Kyle, Teddi, and LisaR are in a car on the phone with Camille, then Denise. Camille is under mandatory evacuation. Denise thinks her house might be burning down.
Five days earlier. Dorit is choosing girls for a photo shoot. Kyle fixes Portiaās hair. Teddi gives Slade a riding lesson.
Erika meets LisaR for Mexican food. Erica compliments LisaR on her CVLUX cover. LisaR says it was a fun shoot. She asks if Erika had fun at the party, and Erika says she had the best time ever watching LisaR. We flash back to them on the Ferris wheel. In her interview, Erika says she loves that LisaR came to Farrahween as Erika at Coachella. When youāre a Halloween costume, youāve made it. I have to agree with that. LisaE says she and Kim have moved on from their feud. In LisaRās interview, she says she always liked Kim, and itās time for the healing to take place. She tells Erika that sheās totally cool if someone says something negative to her face, but Camille says one thing to them, then talks behind their backs. Hmmā¦ Isnāt she doing the same thing right now? Erika says Teddi told her what happened in the van. LisaR says Camille said a couple of things about Dorit that werenāt lovely, and said some things about Teddi to Denise. In Erikaās interview, she says she understands theyāre frustrated with camille. Theyāve gone to her events, and theyāre feeling betrayed. Erika says Camille has a beef with pretty much everyone. LisaR says, she doesnāt know she has a beef with Dorit, and Erika says, but sheās about to.
Dorit talks the models through the shoot. Sheās so excited and proud of her line growing, and becoming something sheās proud of. In her interview, she says, today is important. Theyāre shooting footage for a Kitson window display. Iām confused, since I thought Kitson went out of business. She says, itās an incredible honor, and she wants to nail it. PK brings the kids to the shoot, and she tells Jagger that he needs to help mommy sell boys shorts. Jagger poses for pictures solo, and then with other models. Doritās assistant, Kimberly, forgot some pieces. In her interview, Dorit says sheās done a ton of photo shoots, and never remembers a time when something didnāt go wrong. Itās important for everything to be perfect. A lot of time, money, and effort goes into it, to make it go without a hitch. They have to make the most and best of the situation. They do a final shot of all the models together with Jagger. Everyone applauds.
Kyleās dogs are out of control, and she runs out after them. She wonders why they canāt behave. She calls Marlena from Hosted Villas about a Chateau Ventoux in Provence. She says sheās thinking of bringing girlfriends, and wants to check dates. In her interview, she says theyāve been doing a lot of trips, and she saw the chateau is a Vogue article about Provence. She thought it was perfect. She asks Marlena about the staff, and asks if they can have a chef. She thinks it sounds amazing, and says sheāll call back after she confirms with the other girls.
She calls the others to lock down a date. In Kyleās interview, she says the Bahamas was fun, but tense. The camping trip was really fun, but not glamorous. She wants go somewhere fun, chic, and exiting, where they can relax and bond. Teddi tells Kyle that sheās 99% sure she can go, but wants to run it by her husband. Kyle says maybe she should do that too.
Harry gets ready to grill. LisaR says itās hard to keep track which daughter is vegetarian. In her interview, she says more than anything she loves having the whole family home. Lately, Harry has either been in Canada or camping, and the girls have been traveling. When sheās alone, she comes up with things to entertain herself. We see her bouncing around on Instagram. Harry is trying to hunt down the cheese he bought. Amelia pretends she knows nothing about it, but tells Delilah and LisaR that she ate it. In LisaRās interview, she says Amelia has issues with food. We flash back to Amelia talking about anorexia. LisaR says itās two steps forward, and one back. Itās not easy, and they do it one day at a time. She wants to fix it, and make it go away. You donāt want to see your child in pain. She asks Amelia to have a little something, and Amelia says sheās even allergic to corn. LisaR wonders if Amelia is going to have this forever. Amelia insists sheās not hungry. LisaR says she loves Harry, but the veggie burger tastes like rubber.
Harry says maybe Amelia doesnāt want to eat, but heās having dessert. Amelia gives him the finger behind his back. In LisaRās interview, she says maybe they did something; she doesnāt know, but itās hard to watch Amelia be in pain. Amelia asks if it makes Harry angry that sheās not eating his food. If so, they have to work through it. She says the energy is effed up, and asks why heās so passive aggressive. LisaR says he fathered these children. He says he doesnāt think heās responsible for their behavior, and thinks sheās responsible. Me too, and itās no surprise heās never around.
The women get together for a lunch. Kyle shows them photos from the party. LisaR says it took a long time to get out of Erika Jayne. In Kyleās interview, she says things were rough between Kim and LisaR before the party. She thinks LisaR was using Erikaās persona to speak rudely to her sister. She doesnāt want to say anything right now, but thinks itās complete bullsh*t. Dorit talks about the photo shoot, and says sheās doing the Kitson window. Sheās super excited. She says she spoke to PK, whoās in London, and he told her to go on the trip. LisaR says Harry told her to go. Iāll bet he did.
Erika arrives last, and asks, whatās happening? Kyle says she closed her store, and felt so bad, she started bawling. She opened seven years ago. In her interview, she says seeing her name on a corner she drove by her entire life felt exciting. We flash back to the opening. She says the rent in Beverly Hills is through the roof. Because of that, combined with more people shopping online, it didnāt make sense to stay open. LisaR says, itās sad, and agrees about the rent. In her interview, LisaR says when she had a store, she and Harry were relying on it as income, so they were in a more precarious position. Luckily, Kyle is in a position where Mauricio is doing well, and sheāll be fine.
Kyle shows them the chateau website on her phone. Erika says sheās been to Provence, but nothing like this. In her interview, LisaR says she likes a hotel with her own room, where she can escape if she needs to, but sheās open to it. She likes the word chateau. In Erikaās interview, she says, the house is beautiful, and itās the French countryside; no need for glam.
LisaR asks if Camille is coming. Kyle says she left a message. Dorit asks LisaR what Camille said, but LisaR says itās not her place. She says she can tell Camille that she thinks she should talk to Dorit. Kyle thinks LisaR should just let them know. I think this should be an all or nothing situation. LisaR should have either kept her damn mouth shut about it, or told Dorit everything. To me, itās nasty to tell someone that a friend is talking about them, but not what was said. Itās not fair to just leave them hanging and imagining what it must be. In LisaRās interview, she says that if she hadnāt been mad at Camille, she wouldnāt have said anything. Thatās nasty to. Point proved. We flash back to LisaR telling Dorit that Camille was talking about her. She says she doesnāt want to hurt Doritās feelings. Kyle says if Camille is pretending to be nice, yet saying nasty things behind Doritās back, LisaR has to tell her. Dorit thinks itās scary that Camille is acting nice, but might have residual feelings from their past altercation. Teddi says wait until LVP hears what Camille said about her teeth. We flash back to Camille saying LVP needs dental work. Teddi says it didnāt please her to hear Camille say that, even though she and LVP are not on the best terms. Kyle says you wonder what the person is saying about you.
Camille talks to a friend whose name I donāt catch, but weāve seen before. Camille thought the wedding was perfect, and couldnāt be more thrilled. In her interview, she says itās a great feeling, having a life partner. She missed the love and family part of being married. The friend says Teddi was odd at the airport, and in Camilleās interview, she explains that when they were leaving, her daughter said hi to Teddi, who snubbed her. Mason felt bad, and thatās when her mommy claws come out. She tells the friend that she doesnāt like how Teddi is acting toward her. Sheās gotten too big for her britches. Sheās been taking jabs at Camille, wanting her to pick a side with the LVP thing. Sheās been around LVP and Kyle a long time, and sees LVPās point of view, but feels for Kyle. She knows the dynamic, and LVP has been there for both her and Kyle. Camille wants to bring it up, but doesnāt think Teddi can take criticism. Yet sheās an accountability coach. Go figure.
Denise asks Kyle if Camille is invited, and Kyle says, of course. In her interview, Kyle says she and Camille arenāt on the best terms, but to not invite her is making a statement.
Denise goes to a restaurant. We already know sheās meeting Brandi (bleh), although they try to surprise us. Brandi arrives, and says dumbass stuff. In her interview, Denise says a mutual friend introduced her and Brandi. They went to dinner, and hit it off. She thinks Brandi is crazy fun, and likes her. Brandi says they have a lot in common. In Brandiās interview ā where she looks like a horror show ā she says she and Denise have been through the wringer together with public divorces. What you see is what you get. Period. No bullsh*t. Denise is just like her. Maybe in that way, but no. Denise is actually a kind person. Brandi is not. Iām sure some past thing is why she lashes out, but she refuses to recognize that, so pfft! Brandi says she saw Deniseās Instagram pictures wits Patrick, and asks how her husband is handling it. Denise says, heās so supportive and fine with it. Brandi says, itās fine until itās not. Denise says, if it was her, she wouldnāt like it. We flash back to a reunion where Brandi talked about slitting Eddieās tires. Brandi tells Denise about some dude named Casamigos, who says she hit him in the face. She might have slapped a pretty, older English woman in the face once, but not slapping dudes in face. Classless as ever; another thing Denise is not. Brandi says wasnāt even there. Denise tells Brandi about some story the women think LVP planted with Radar Online. She says she doesnāt know LVP well enough to know if she leaked it. Brandi says, of course she leaked it. In Brandiās interview, she says she and LVP were best friends for five years. We flash back to that time. Giggy! Brandi tells Denise, whatever LVP wants out there, gets out there. We flash back to Brandi telling Kyle about LVP wanting her to bring the tabloids with her on vacation. She says if you cross LVP in any way, which she did ā Denise asks if she crossed LVP or disagreed with her. Brandi says, a bit of both ā you get punished. Denise wonders why do that to a friend whoās never done anything wrong. She thinks Brandi should come to Provence. Brandi orders two glasses of wine in one. She tells the waiter, if he brings two separate glasses, sheāll kill him. In her interview, Denise says Brandi can drink her under the table. Denise doesnāt do shots. She sips that sh*t. Me too. Iād make a much better friend for Denise. Public divorce aside.
Brandi (who is friends with Kim now?) tells Denise that Kim called her a bitch. We flash back to Denise telling Kim that LisaR is really a nice person. Iām beginning to think Denise needs help picking friends. Denise tells Brandi that she was just reassuring Kim that LisaR didnāt man anything by it. It was bad timing, and LisaR shouldnāt have said it, but they all make mistakes. She thinks LisaR and Kim should move on. Itās an effing bunny. Again, Iām no fan of Kimās, but LisaR is the one who brought it up, and used the c-word in reference to Kim. Why isnāt Denise calling her out on it?
Denise meets Aaron at Compass, where heās unpacking fitness equipment. He says they just got the power on. In her interview, Denise says itās been crazy busy. Sheās traveling a lot, but they try to make sure not too much time goes by before they see each other again. Denise says she got the pictures of Samiās messy room and the bathroom. Aaron says she uses every towel. Denise feels terrible, leaving him while the fitness center is being put together. Leaving stresses her out, but she gives Aaron credit. As a new husband, heās being supportive. He says when he approaches Sami in a cool and calm way, she says stop yelling at her. Denise says his voice carries, and a thirteen-year-old perceives it as yelling. In Deniseās interview, she says, Charlie is the easier going parent, while Aaron has strict boundaries, but they make the girls feel safe and secure. She tells him that she owes him a beach party in Vegas.
Walking down a commercial street, Kyle tells Erika itās depressing to close the store. They go to the building where the store was, and it says for lease. Kyle realizes she didnāt take the chandeliers, and has to get them. She says she did find a space she likes, but sheās never done anything from the ground up. She needs help. She tells Erika that she has a lot to think about. In Kyleās interview, she says itās a challenging time for her. As they pass Villa Blanca, she thinks of fun times with LVP. We flash back to some of those. Kyle doesnāt focus on what happened recently. It makes her sad to think that chapter of her life is closed. She and Erika go shopping, and look for scarves. Erika says, whatās more French than a scarf and beret? All theyāre missing is a baguette and some cheese.
Camille calls Kyle, and says she went over her schedule, and talked to her family. She can go. Sheās excited to be included. Kyle and Erika pay for whatever they just bought, and itās 800 bucks for the tiniest bag of stuff ever.
Everyone gets packing. Again from closets as big as a small country. Kyle considers taking a machete.
Breaking news. There are three separate wildfires in California. Malibu is evacuated. Kyle, Teddi, and LisaR are on their way to the airport. Camille calls, saying itās stressful. She lives in a canyon, and can see flames in the next canyon over. She has to leave her house now. In Camilleās interview, she says they got stuck in traffic, and could see the flames and smoke moving faster than the cars. She was terrified. Kyle tells her to make sure sheās safe, and keep them posted. In Teddiās interview, she says, itās heartbreaking. Theyād planned on talking with Camille, but tragedy has a way of putting things in perspective. Oh nice. Once again they want to pick an inappropriate venue to air their grievances. Itās doubly nice that the person who they have a grievance with, would have no means of escape. LisaR calls Denise, who finally has cell service. Denise says sheās never seen anything like it. Itās effing insane. LisaR tells her to keep in touch. Theyāre not on the plane until 3:30. Denise says she thinks her house might be burning.
Next time, the trip to Provence; LisaR says itās like Downton Abbey, but in France; Dorit says it makes you feel like youāre in Europe; Camilleās house burns down; Teddi and LisaR clash.
šĀ If Sheās Out, So Am Iā¦
Even worse, it looks like Brandi is inching her way in. Sorry, Denise, but I canāt.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Michael sits next to Sonny at the MetroCourt bar. Sonny says he thought Michael was Jax. Everywhere he goes, Jax is there. Itās like heās tripping over Jax. He knows how Michael feels, but Jax gets on his nerves. Michael tells him, donāt look over there. Sonny says, donāt tell him.
Jax thanks Alexis for seeing him. She says she heard heās now proud half-owner of Aurora Media. Jax says, not just yet. Even though the contract has been signed, he wants to make sure the Iās are dotted, and the Tās crossed. Heās like to retain her services, and have her go over the document. She tells him, itās on the house.
Sasha tells Nina that sheās waiting on the numbers that are being crunched. She can call Michael and reschedule their dinner, but Nina says sheās not canceling her night out for the meeting. Jax doesnāt really need the numbers; sheās just trying to impress him. Jax already said he believes in her. Sheās going to love working with this guy. At the door, Valentin overhears her.
Elizabeth asks how Jordan is feeling. Jordan bets Elizabeth wishes she was assisting a different patient, and Elizabeth asks if Jordan wishes she had a different nurse. Jordan says she doesnāt.
Ava puts sunflowers at Kikiās grave, and says, happy birthday. Franco joins her.
Finn says he knows Curtis is scared that time is running out. Curtis says heās pissed that someone whoās able bodied could end Jordanās suffering, and wonāt. He says they could forge Ryanās signature. Finn says, or they could make sure when heās under the knife, he never wakes up.
Ryan sees Doc standing over him, and says, hello brother. He didnāt mean to leave Doc hanging. (BA-DUM-CHH!) Doc says Ryan attempted to steal the show at the Nurses Ball. Ryan says, lucky Doc that someone cut him down. Doc says he isnāt lucky. He has people who care if he lives or dies. Can Ryan say the same?
Valentin goes into Ninaās office. She jokes that he walked in on serious meeting preparations. She tells Sasha not to cancel; sheās got this. Valentin tells Nina to cancel her meeting. He has tickets for something or other. She says heās trying to make it hard on her, and he says, yes; he is.
Michael tells Sonny that Josslyn needs her father right now, and Sonny says he respects that. Heās trying everything to avoid Jax, and to Jaxās credit, heās doing everything to avoid Sonny, but Jax rubs him the wrong way. Heās planning on staying in Port Charles. Does Michael think he can change Jaxās mind? Maybe thereās a job opportunity to send him to Siberia. Michael says, some people just donāt like each other, and thatās fine, but Jax and Sonny have something major in common. Sonny says, Michael, his mom, and Josslyn, and Michael says, exactly. And Sonny and Jax are strong enough to love them, even though they canāt stand each other. For familyās sake, Sonny will put up with anything. Sonny agrees, and Michael says, hold that thought. His date just arrived. He goes over to meet Sasha.
Alexis tells Jax that itās silly to pay for something thatās already done. He says heāll get Diane, and she says, donāt you dare. He can pay her market rate; no Jasper Jax exorbitant fee. He consents to her offer on one condition; fill him in on Valentin.
Valentin says Nina told him that Jax was great and fair. Why the big pitch on day one? She should play hard to get; make Jax do the dirty work. She says Valentin just wants to whisk her away and be fabulous, and on any other day, sheād go along with it. He says, it was worth a try. She says heās incredible, and kisses him.
Franco also has sunflowers, and Ava says, of course he would remember. Franco lays them at the grave, and says, happy birthday. Ava says she misses Kiki so much, and he says, him too. Heās glad to see Ava out and about, and not behind bars. She says Julian and Scotty convinced her to plead not guilty. He says, smart move, but she says itās no guarantee sheāll walk or not spend time in Ferncliff. He says he saw Ryan, and she asks how that went. He says how she would imagine. She says Franco let him live? and he says, thatās the word on the street. She says, thatās okay. It means she has another chance to kill him, and the next time, she wonāt fail.
Curtis tells Finn that he doesnāt give a damn. His only concern is his wife. Heāll cross any line and break any law. It doesnāt matter, as long as she lives. Finn agrees that the world would be a better place without Ryan, but would Jordan want this? Curtis says, as long as she lives.
Ryan says heās still appreciated by the only person who matters, and Doc says, Ava despises him. Ryan says, love, hate, theyāre two sides of the same coin. Doc says she plunged a knife in his back, and Ryan says, itās called passion. Doc says, or attempted murder. Ryan says Ava still wants him, and Doc says even heās starting to wonder what itās like being that narcissistic. Ryan says, tell him, healer of all things evil. Doc admits he messed up, but now he understands some evil canāt be cured, even by him. But if there is a shred of justice, Ryan will pay for what heās done, and if thereās a hell, heāll burn in it. Ryan says, maybe, but it wonāt be Doc who sends him there. Doc says, donāt be so sure.
Ryan says neither one of them have any intention of killing the other. Theyāve both had ample opportunity. They need each other. Without him, Doc is an ordinary psychiatrist, living an ordinary life. With him, heās kind of interesting. Without Doc, Ryan is a fascinating chapter in the history of serial crime. With Doc, heās the evil twin. Heās Satan to Docās shrink. Doc says he has no interest in seeing Ryan dead. He wants Ryan to live, so he knows how little heās going to matter or be remembered. Heās no chapter in anyoneās book. Heās a footnote to be forgotten. Soon too. He leaves, and Ryan looks a little worried about that.
Sasha apologizes to Michael for being late, but he says he ran into his father; itās all good. Sasha says, Nina is losing her mind because some bigwig bought Crimson. She thinks Michael knows him; tall, blond, and Australian accent? Michael says Jax was his stepfather, and heās Joslynnās father. Sasha says now heās the owner of Crimson. He bought half of Aurora Media. Michael says, huh, and she asks if thatās a good huh or a bad huh. He says, good forCrimson. Jax is a good businessman, Jax and his dad donāt get along. They have opposite personalities; both to life and business. They love the same woman, and help raise their kids together, but now Jax will be living in Port Charles. Things are about to get really complicated.
Jax tells Alexis that she already warned him how dangerous Valentin is. She says, heās seriously dangerous because heās got the Cassadine smarts, but not the crazy. He knows how to maintain, and heās filthy rich; an evil billionaire. Not like Jax, whoās a charming billionaire. Jax says he loves her, but she tends to see him as better than he is; more naĆÆve than he is. Heās done business all over the world. and gotten pretty good at seeing the competition coming. He thanks her for the warning, and says, noted, but heās not worried. She says he never is. A delivery guy gives Jax a huge bag of food, and his eyes light up at the tip. Alexis says he ordered food from another restaurant, and had it delivered to the MetroCourt? He says he knew Carly wasnāt working tonight. Neil comes over to their table, and Jax says itās good to see him again. Jax has to go, and jets. Neil says heās never seen exes on such great terms. How do they do it? Alexis wonders if heās asking as a therapist or is he just curious?
Nina tells Valentin he needs to go before her new boss walks in on something inappropriate. Valentin says heāll go if she agrees to a late night supper by the fire. She says, itās too hot for a fire, but he says heāll put on the air conditioning. She says heās on. Jax arrives, saying, heās sorry to interrupt. Nina knows theyāve met, and Valentin says heāll leave them to it. Jax says he hopes Nina likes Indian food. She hopes he has naan in there, and he says you canāt have Indian food without it. Valentin hears them talking about the merits of Indian food, as he gets in the elevator.
Nina says sheād like to talk about him slashing the Crimson budget. He says heās not slashing the budget, just moving money around. She says, in that case, sheād like to ask for more money ā if she raises circulation. He asks, how much more? She says, less than she was asking in the beginning, and Jax says, but more than he wants to give. What if circulation doesnāt pick up? She says, it will, but he says, what if it doesnāt? She says, then sheāll accept his cuts. He asks what kind of time frame, and she says, two months. She thinks the September issue is going to be a game changer. He says sheāll need something big then, and she says, sheāll find it. He says, okay.
Valentin sits next to Sonny at the bar, and asks if Sonnyās got a moment. Sonny says, not really, but Valentin says he was hoping to discuss Jasper Jax.
Sasha says, interesting. Michael has obviously spent time with both Jax and his dad, and he comes off as a combination of the two. At the Nurses Ball, there was clearly something going on with Willow, and he was taking care of her. The look in his eyes was like ice. She assumes he learned that from Sonny. He says his mom and Jax were married a long time when he was a kid. Heād like to think it was a big influence in the way he does business and carries himself, but his dad is his dad. Sonny taught him too. He laughs, and says for someone who conveys herself as easy going and looking for good timeā¦ Sasha says, shallow? He says, no perceptive. Itās not every day someone sees that in him. Most people donāt have the time to look that close to what they may or may not find intriguing. She says itās a little bit intriguing sometimes, but the deeper she digs, the more she likes him. He says, good. He likes her too.
Neil tells Alexis that he was being presumptuous, and not professional. She says she was just kidding. Lots of people are impressed. Her relationship with Jax is extraordinary. Itās ironic that the one man sheās in a good relationship with, the relationship was never consummated. They were both involved with other people. Neil says, interesting. She says, in any case, sheās glad heās still in her life. They think the world of each other. Neil starts to say something, but then tells her, never mind. She asks if this counts as a session, but he says he brought it up, and itās a grey area. He suggests they talk about Kristina.
Ava tells Franco that Ryan murdered her daughter. No one or nothing is going to stop her until she knows heās dead. As much as that makes Franco tingle inside, thinking of offing Ryan, heās glad she didnāt, and hopes she doesnāt. She doesnāt understand. Their girl is in the ground, and he needs to answer for that want. Franco wants him to pay a million ways, but not until he saves Jordanās life. He doesnāt think itās going to happen, but if thereās even just a chance that all of this relentless death, bitterness, and loss can turn into something good, heād like to see a life changed. He wants that to happen for Kiki. He needs that.
Finn sits next to Doc on a bench in the hospital hallway. Doc says he did everything he could for his brother; helped hide him from the authorities and treated his psychosis. He was convinced he was the only person in the world who could bring out the humanity in Ryan. The joke is him ā there isnāt any. There never was. Now, all he wants is for his brother to be gone. What kind of doctor does that make him? Finn says he always thought the Hippocratic Oath seemed open to interpretation. Do no harm means doing everything you can to help. The more he thinks about it, the more heās convinced that the two arenāt mutually exclusive.
Jax says heās looking forward to Nina upping the circulation, and she says sheās looking forward to keeping her budget intact. She thanks him for dinner, and he says, anytime.
Sonny asks what Valentin knows about Jax; why is he suddenly interested. Valentin says Jax is Ninaās new boss. He acquired part of Aurora Media. He finds it confusing, since Jax has no history of being involved in publishing. He asks if Sonny has done any joint business ventures with Jax. Sonny says they were both involved with ELQ once, but theyāve done no real business together. What about Valentin? Valentin says no. He thinks theyād be equally served if Jaxās work took him back to the other side of the globe. Sonny canāt say that, but Valentin tells him, itās something to think about.
Alexis tells Neil that Sam was able to get the Pledges, including Kristinaās. The secret wasnāt about Sonny; it was about her. Neil asks if that bothers her. She says Sonny has a thousand more skeletons in his closet, but to Kristina, her father can do no wrong. Sheās Kristinaās punching bag. Sheād never accuse or blame Sonny for anything. She and Kristina have a giant toxic problem with communication and the understanding of each other that they canāt seem to overcome. Neil assumes thereās resentment, and Alexis says, on Kristinaās part, absolutely. He asks, what about hers? She resents it, but honestly doesnāt know what to do about it.
Franco tells Ava that when he was at one of his many low points in life, he was about to destroy the artwork heād done during a dark time. Kiki stopped him. She challenged him to take the darkest parts of himself, and redirect them. She pulled him out of a self-destructive spiral. He wants to pay it forward, and do the same for Ava. Ava says he wants her to let the vengeance thing go, and let the authorities deal with Ryan, and get on with her life? Sorry. She just canāt do that. She kisses her fingers, touches the tombstone, and leaves.
Valerie goes to Jordanās hospital room, but Elizabeth tells her, no more visitors. Jordan asks if Valerie can be an exception, and Valerie promises not to take long. Elizabeth agrees, and Valerie comes in. She asks how Jordan is holding up, and she says sheās trying hard be strong, and save her end dignity Valerie says, itās not the end. Jordan says she also wants to hang on until the last second. She has too much good in her life. How does she say goodbye? Valerie says she doesnāt. Jordan is far too important to her ā to everyone ā she canāt die when thereās a person who can save her life. Jordan agrees, but Ryan has to give the kidney to her. She appreciates the sentiment though. Valerie says she still has time, and tells Jordan that she has to go before she gets in trouble. She says, get better, and Jordan says sheās working on it.
Valerie sees Curtis in the hallway. She hugs him and cries.
Valentin goes back to Ninaās office. Nina says she thought they were meeting at home, but he thought he would escort her home. She tells him about the meeting, and he asks how long she has to increase circulation. She says, three months, and he says thatās not a lot of time. She asks if he doesnāt think she can do it, but he says he knows she can, and heāll help in any way he can. She says sheās glad to hear him say that. She needs a favor. They have to postpone wedding.
Neil asks if Alexis has any idea what the secret is, but Alexis says Kristina burned it. It appeared to be cathartic for Kristina; her, not so much. Neil asks if she has any clue what it was, and she says her sins are a matter of public record. She asks if the definition of insanity isnāt doing the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result. How about if she changes her tactic? Instead of not saying anything for a long period, and then blowing up, maybe she should tell Kristina how she feels, and ask point blank what the secret was. Neil thinks that would be a mistake. Kristina is just piecing her life back together, and isnāt ready. If Alexis pushes too hard, too fast, sheāll lose Kristina.
Ava sees Doc, and asks how the patient is. He says, Ryan or Jordan? and she says, both. He says, Ryan will live; heās not sure about Jordan. Heās very relieved she wasnāt Ryanās next victim. He guesses this is where they break up, and she says, itās not you; itās me. He laughs, and asks if she needs anything like a statement. She says the judge already has one. Heās gone above and beyond, and she wonāt ever forget it. He takes her hand, and says, neither will he. He leaves, and she watches him go.
Jordan wants Curtis to know, if she loses the fight, she loves him. Sheās loved being his wife, and doesnāt regret a day; not even how long it took them to get together. Thatās what made it so sweet when they finally did. He says, it aināt over, okay? Theyāre doing everything they can; not just him. Finn walks in, and says, Curtis is right. Theyāre not giving up. She says her body is shutting down; she can feel it. Realistically, how much time does she have? He says thereās still a chance theyāll find a donor. Every possibility is being pursued. She says heās a great doctor, but a terrible liar.
Valentin says Nina want to postpone the wedding? She says she doesnāt want to, but Crimson needs her undivided attention. Heād do the same thing if it was his baby that he worked so hard on. He supposes he would. She thinks September is a beautiful month in Port Charles. Theyāll be relaxed, and she can focus on the wedding. Sasha can also stay longer. Valentin says, if itās what she wants, heāll make it happen. She says she loves him. Trust her; he wonāt regret this.
Sonny runs into Jax at the elevator, and says he heard some news. Jax is taking everyone out on his yacht this weekend. Jax says Sonny is more than welcome to join them. Sonny is sure Michael, Carly, and especially Josslyn, will have a good time. Jax says they have all summer. Perhaps another time. They part company, and Sonny smiles and shakes his head as he gets in the elevator.
Alexis tells Neil that sheāll follow his recommendation. She can see he really cares about Kristina. Maybe heās not as objective as he claims. He says his time is up, and thinks itās best they keep sessions in the office. He tells her goodnight. When heās gone, Alexis takes out her iPad. She looks for Neil on Spyder Finder.
Sasha thanks Michael for dinner. They agree that they had fun, and donāt want it to end. Michael suggests a late movie or a walk in the park. Dessert? She say they already had dessert. What she really wants is an after dinner drink. Michael says they could head to the bar, but she says, actually, she was thinking room service. They both get up, and head out.
Alexis looks at Neilās picture, and a list of his publications. She sees a dedication to his wife and daughter.
Jordan sleeps. Curtis says sheās not going anywhere. Not on his watch.
Elizabeth watches through the window in Jordanās room. Finn sees her, and asks if sheās okay. She asks, in what universe, does someone like Ryan get to live, and someone like Jordan has to die? She leaves, and Finn takes her place at the window.
Docās phone rings. He answers, and says he knows itās better this way.
Ryan sleeps. Someone comes into his room and stands over him. Theyāre so loud, Iām surprised he doesnāt wake up. They prepare an injection, and put it in his IV.
Tomorrow, Cameron tells Joslynn that music can help express things you canāt say, Franco says sometimes the end justifies the means, and Finn has bad news about Ryan.
Below Deck Mediterranean
Oh yay. A new cast (mostly), so new names to learn. JoĆ£o is now the bosun, and the Sirocco has a female chef, Mila. Sandy says sheās kind, but the last two seasons have hardened her. We meet the new crew, and see some clips of whatās to come. Someone is going to be let go. Unfortunately, it probably wonāt be JoĆ£o.
JoĆ£oās priority this season is to work. He and Hannah have resolved their issues during the break, and he also had some experience being a bosun. Mila arrives, and introduces herself to Hannah. She was born in Siberia, worked in restaurants, and thought, why not? So she moved to Paris, and worked with the best chefs in the world. In Captain Sandyās interview, she has high hopes a female chef with the best training.
Travis gets there next, followed by Anastasia, who knows Russian. Even though she grew up in the US, she was born in the Republic of Georgia. Jack joins them. Heās from Liverpool, and worked abroad for ten years. Colin appears, but we already know him. He says he has more confidence in himself this season. It means a lot that the captain is having him back. Aesha is next. She loves a challenge. Colin is excited to have JoĆ£o as bosun. They have a hardcore bromance; bruteruses before uteruses. Whatever that means.
Mila goes through the galley, and throws out a bunch of rotten stuff. She says sheās tired of cleaning up after everyone else, so I guess this happens a lot. Travis calls the captain by her first name, and she has to tell him that sheās called captain. In his interview, he says, if you want the honest truth, his mates would call him a d*ckhead. Something to look forward to. Captain Sandy calls the first crew meeting.
She wants them to feel like theyāre a team, and introduces First Officer Casey and Chief Engineer Mike. Weāll probably never see them again. She tells the crew thereās a hierarchy. In her interview, the captains says in the last seasons, she showed the crew that they could approach her as a human being. Now, they have to earn her trust, and they can thank those who came before them. She tells them, if she wakes up thinking about them, itās usually their last day on board. She welcomes them, and tells them, get to work. The provisions are on the dock.
Mila says itās a poorly organized boat with a small storage space. In other words, a pain in the ass. It doesnāt look like Jack likes working too hard. Hannah goes over the food with Mila, who excuses herself to get sick. She has food poisoning, and in her interview, says she doesnāt know why she ordered the shrimp pasta. In his interview, Australian Travis tells us that where he lives is rife with meth, and has the highest incarceration rate in the country. Hannah canāt believe Mila is sick on day one. If thereās one person they canāt live without, itās the chef. Hannah tells Captain Sandy that she can be the chef, and the captain can be chief stew. Captain Sandy says sheāll make the toast, referring to the toast incident of last season.
The stews and deckhands meet separately. Jack says he was a marine engineer in the Merchant Navy. Hannah goes over the schedule. Anastasia says she works best when someone is clear and direct. In her interview, Anastasia says sheās always worried people wonāt like her. Sheās a perfectionist and people-pleaser. Travis is made lead deckhand. JoĆ£o wants to tell them not to screw the crew, but as long as it doesnāt interfere with the work, he doesnāt care.
In Milaās interview, she says she tried her tried best not to show she was sick, but she canāt do anything about it. She climbs into her bunk. Colin tells JoĆ£o that Jamie is in Florida, and Brooke is in Canada. In his interview, JoĆ£o says he and Brooke went to Zimbabwe together, and it seemed perfect, but she cheated on him. He still wanted to make it work, but she didnāt. Iām guessing there must be more to that story.
Itās the first preference sheet meeting. Captain Sandy asks Mila if she can join them. Their first primary is Jay, a luxury mortgage broker, and an eligible bachelor. Hannah asks why everyone is looking at her. Heās being joined by his friends John and Carol, who is having a birthday, and Steve and Dana. Theyāve requested a picnic, and some town exploration. The captain says Jay wants to check out the old town of Nice. In her interview, Hannah says Mila canāt even sit through a meeting, and they pick up the guests in less than 24 hours. Itās scary. Speaking from experience, she should be done with it by then. And yeah, it totally sux.
In Travisās interview, he says, itās not so bad. Hannah is sexy andrack city. What? Who uses an expression like that? He and Jack both seem like losers in their own ways. The crew readies the boat, and then relaxes. Hannah thinks it was a productive day. In her interview, Aesha says she grew up in a household where sex was hush-hush, so sheās ready to mingle. JoĆ£o tells Hanna that the others have more industry time, and heās worried about that. We flash back to one of his altercations with Conrad last season. Hanna tells him that she never said he was sh*t at his job. In her interview, she says JoĆ£o apologized between seasons, and sheās always up for d-bags changing themselves.
Captain Sandy asks if Mila would like help. In the captainās interview, she says sheās nervous, but Mila has experience as a chef. She explains that if the crew has other skills, you pull from the team if need be. She asks Anastasia to help. Anastasia says her mom was a chef, and she was a yachting chef for a while. Why sheās choosing to serve drinks and make beds now is a mystery. JoĆ£o explains the slide to the deckhands. Captain Sandy pronounces the boat looking great. Itās thirty minutes to charter, and the crew changes to greet the guests. The captain tells Jack to do something about his hair, which is long and unruly. Champagne is poured, and the crew lines up on the dock.
Captain Sandy welcomes the guests. She say after Hannah shows them the boat, theyāll head to Nice. Hannah gives the tour. When pointing out a decorative piece in one of the suites, she finds out she’s mistakenly been calling a gong, a dong, Jay corrects her, and she realizes sheās been looking like a jerk. Itās time to pull out, so the captain tells the crew, no radio. Returning to the crew’s baseball reference roots, JoĆ£o wants to prove he can smash it out of the park, but even a small miscalculation can ruin everything.
Travis says heās team oriented. If a crew member is lazy, it makes the others have to work harder. They clear the dock, and head out into the blue water. Captain Sandy says, well done. Hannah suggests a walk in town after lunch. The yacht is anchored. In her interview, Captain Sandy says the anchors on this boat are her arch nemesis. We see flashbacks of that. Jay says he wouldnāt mind having their job. Heās apparently never seen the show. The captain says she brought JoĆ£o back because of his work ethic, but sheāll be watching his ego this season. Mila says she no longer feels sick, but feels weak from not eating.
Travis believes respect is due to Captain Sandy. Heās always called his captains by their first name, but she corrected him in a nice way. Jack and Anastasia are going to Nice with the guests. Lunch is served. In her interview, Mila says she used to play professional poker. Taking a dudeās money and beating them makes her feel good. Itās like a guest saying theyāre blown away by the food. The guests dig in, and one says theyāll never be able to go to McDonaldās again. Sandy asks the guests how lunch was, and Jay says, the best ever. JoĆ£o tells Jack about the excursion with the guests, and Jack says heāll be there like swimwear. Mila has requested they pick up milk while in town.
Once on land, the guests lead the way. Jack lived there for six months, and points out various details as they walk through the city.
In his interview, JoĆ£o says Sandy gave him the drive to be a bosun. Now itās up to him to prove heās worthy. He thinks Travis will lighten the load. Anastasia tries find a supermarket with Jack, while the guests do their own thing. By the appointed meeting time, they still havenāt found milk, and the guests stand around waiting. Jack calls JoĆ£o, and asks if he wants to come pick up the guests first, then come back for them. In JoĆ£oās interview, he says, rule number one: never leave the guests behind. Anastasia doesnāt know where they are, and Jack suggests Google maps. JoĆ£o arrives to pick up the guests. Jack and Anastasia have finally found a supermarket, and call JoĆ£o, but JoĆ£o says heās on the dock, and heāll come back for them. Jack tells Anastasia, at least they donāt have the stress of guests.
Oh. My. God. Mila is using the microwave to reheat the steaks. Ā Even I know better. Gordon Ramsay would hit the roof. Hannah realizes what Mila is doing, and runs after her. Jay says heās an amazing heater of food. In her interview, Hannah says sheās never seen a chef put steaks in a microwave. She tells Mila not to rush.
This season, dancing, drinking, jet skiing; a guest gets overly excited about the slide; Captain Sandy isnāt happy with the interior; JoĆ£o has to set an example; JoĆ£o and Travis have an issue; the crew gets busy ā with each other; Mila doesnāt want her son to see two men kissing; JoĆ£o tells someone, itās a fire-able offense; an accident involving the anchor; and when in Franceā¦Ā
šĀ Best quote to come: The French Riviera is different from the rest of the Med because itās full of French people. ā Jack
šÆĀ Donāt forget, Dance Moms begins Tuesday, June 4th, at 8 pm with The Return of Abby, and then the season premiere at 9 pm.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Sam tells Julian that sheāll do anything to get Wiley away from Shiloh, even if it means working with him. Jason brings Danny home, and asks if everything is okay. Sam looks at Julian.
At the hospital, Robert approaches Finn. He wants to offer his congratulations. Finn says, thanks, but he did that at the Ball. Robert says there was a lot going on there, and he was being polite. The truth is, he wants Anna to have all the happiness she deserves, and he hopes she gets it with Finn. Anna sees them, and asks if sheās interrupting anything.
Ava is brought out, and Scotty asks for a minute with his client. Heās glad Julian talked sense into her, and sheās standing up for herself. She says she has to get free and stay free in case Ryan survives. He suggests she doesnāt say that to the judge. He wants her to go in and sit, sit up straight, and nicely say sheās not guilty. Heāll handle the rest. Heās not sure if heās going with temporary insanity or self-defense. She doesnāt know how heād pull off self-defense, since there were three cops there when she stabbed Ryan in the back.
Jordan tells Doc and Laura that she warned Ava not to take matters into her own hands, but Doc understands what motivated her. Jordan says Ava is being charged with attempted murder. It seems unfair, and hypocritical, considering how many people Ryan killed. She says sheās sorry, but Doc says, it happens to be true. Jordan says, now, of all people, heās her best chance for a kidney transplant.
Curtis says he saved Ryanās life. Now Ryan has to do the same for Jordan, and consent to donating a kidney. Ryan says, thatās major surgery. He needs to mull it over. Curtis says, the answer is yes. Ryan asks why he should save the life of a woman who stopped at nothing to hunt him down? Heāll see her in hell.
Robert tells Anna that he was congratulating Finn. Finn appreciates it, but has patients to see. He leaves, and Robert says Anna looks happy. She says she is. Is he surprised? He says heās still trying to figure out how she convinced herself that he wanted to remarry her. She says she was mistaken. She saw him with Mac, and he had a ring. She jumped to the wrong conclusion, but itās not that far-fetched. Heād been acting strangely. She asks how he ended up with the ring, and he says he was housing it, but truth be known, he wasnāt happy they were getting married. Heās not carrying a torch, but she is the love of his life; regardless of how long ago it was when they discovered they couldnāt make it as couple. She says, damnyou, Scorpio. He says seeing her with Finn, he realized theyād be going off and having adventures together. It didnāt sit well when he realized heād no longer have a place in that part of her life. She takes his hands, and says, snap out of it. They laugh.
Lulu is busy swiping at the MetroCourt when Maxie and Peter walk in. Maxie looks over Luluās shoulder, and tells her, swipe right. Lulu says, itās purely research. Sheās not looking for a love connection. Peter says, most people on there arenāt, and Maxie calls him cynical. Lulu says she is too. Sheās hunting for someone whoās catfishing women so he can steal from them. Maxie says, itās sad that theyāre being taken down because theyāre looking for love. Lulu says, like Ava.
Danny thanks Julian for the birthday present, and Julian says heāll let them celebrate. After he leaves, Sam asks Jason where Scout is. He says she was sleeping, and Olivia told him not to wake her up. Scout was having a bad day, and was cranky, so Olivia thought they should let her sleep. Danny says Olivia is making him taste everything for the party, so itās like heās getting two parties. Sam thinks heās special enough for two parties. Right, dad? Jason says, right, and almost smiles.
Ava is uncuffed, and Scotty tells her to just plead not guilty; theyāll strategize later. It looks like self-defense is out the window, and heāll have to go for temporary insanity. She says if it gets her out, fine. Margaux walks in, saying she thought she recognized Scottyās aftershave permeating the place. He says itās his hair gel; itās pungent. He says Ava did Margaux a favor, getting a serial killer off the streets. What say they make a deal, and call it a day. Sheās sympathetic, but canāt look other way. Scotty says, Ryan is demented. He cut off his own hand. Margaux says, Ava stabbed him in the back. Itās his job to defend Ava, and itās hers to prosecute.
Doc tells Jordan that he wishes he could be the donor. It would make everything simpler. She says if he hadnāt stepped up, they never would have known Ryan was a match. He says, thatās an optimistic way of looking at it. She says she has to be optimistic; her life depends on Ryan. Doc has to go, but Laura says sheāll catch up with him. She asks Jordan, whatās going on? Jordan says sheās not in a position to be picky, but it creeps her out to think sheād be owing her life to Ryan.
Curtis grabs the front of Ryanās hospital gown. Ryan tells him, let go. Curtis promises Ryan doesnāt know anything about him; what heās capable of, or what heās done. Jordanās life is worth more than Ryanās, and if Curtis could, heād snatch the kidney out with his bare hands in heartbeat. Ryan says, that would be murder. He might be willing to entertain offers. Whatās his kidney worth to Curtis?
Anna says Robert will always be an important part of her life, and not just because of Robin. Heās a friend, an ally, and the best agent sheās ever worked with. Sheās happier knowing heās in the world with her. Robert says, all he ever wanted was for her to be happy. The best to both of them. She says she maybe has to ask him for something. Kind of an engagement present. Peter and Maxie are going to be visiting Robin. It was Robinās decision to invite him, and she wants Robert to be a big boy about it. He asks, why? So Robin gets to know her big brother when they both know thatās not who Peter is?
Lulu tells Maxie and Peter that sheās going to put a pin in this for now. She has a pressing story to write. Sheās going to the hospital to see if she can get a few comments on Ryanās arrest. She tells them to enjoy their evening. Peter asks Maxie what she thinks of the dating story, and she says sheās happy sheās not out there in the dating world. He says, that makes two of them. Consider them both off the market. They kiss, and Maxie says sheās still worried about Lulu. They have to be proactive in getting Dante and Lulu back together.
Sam tells Jason that sheās glad Julian is getting to know Danny, as long as they keep it on a limited basis. Jason doesnāt love it, but the situation is what it is, and making a big deal out of it will confuse Danny. She says Jason walked in on their conversation, but Jason says heās not asking her about it. Julian is her father, and itās her business. She says sheās not keeping secrets from him. Not for Julian or anyone else. The situation involves Wiley, and guess who else? Shiloh.
Julian sits behind Ava in the courtroom. Sheās happy he made it. Judge Henry Otis is presiding, and he says the charge is attempted murder. He asks how Ava pleads, and she says, not guilty. Scotty would like to request the defendant be released on bail, if the DA has no objections.
Jordan tells Laura that she feels foolish thinking this way, but the idea of Ryan being a part of her body disturbs her. Laura understands. Nothing about the situation is easy, but she had no problem accepting Docās kidney. Jordan says, not at all, and Laura says, so, they have the same DNA. All Jordan is getting from Ryan is a group of tissues that will save her life. What she does with that life afterwards is entirely up to her. Jordan says it sounds better when Laura breaks it down like that. Thatās why sheās mayor. Laura says she has her moments.
Curtis says Ryan wants him to make an offer for his kidney. Ryan says heās a practical man. He has leverage, and also has something Curtisās wife desperately needs. He needs something in return. Curtis tells him, name his price; heāll pay it. Ryan says itās not a financial transaction per se, and Curtis says, if itās not money, what does he want?
Anna tells Robert that they donāt know anything really; itās just a theory. They canāt prove Alex is Peterās biological mother. Robert says they can start with digging through Dimitriās records, but Anna says, whatās the point?Alex wouldnāt leave important documents lying around. He says, thatās exactly the place sheād leave them. If Peter is Alexās son, doesnāt she want to know? She says, it doesnāt matter. She cares about Peter. Heās part of the family. Heās important to her and Robin. Peter isnāt going to hurt Robin, and she wants to get to know him. Robert isnāt so sure.
Maxie tells Peter that if Dante doesnāt want to come home on his own, itās up to them to bring him back. Peter says, assuming they find him. What makes her think they could get him to come home? She might get somewhere, but he has zero influence. She says they can make Dante aware of the toll his absence is taking on Luluās life.
Ryan says Curtis seems shocked, but is he really? Curtis says Ryan really is crazy. Ryan says itās bad strategy to insult the person who can save his wifeās life, but the offer still stands. Tick tock. Finn comes in, and Curtis leaves. Ryan says donāt mind Curtis; heās got a lot on his mind. Finn sees Ryan is recovering well. Ryan says Finn doesnāt like him, and Finn says Ryan is his least favorite patient, but heās a doctor, and required to treat everyone. Ryan understands that, but what he doesnāt get is why is Finn wandering so far from his area of expertise. Why is an infectious disease specialist spending so much time with a knife wound? Why is he there?
Judge Otis asks if the DA has any objections to the defendantās release. Margaux says she has none. Avaās only target is in ICU, under police guard. The prosecution doesnāt consider her a danger to society or a flight risk. The judge sets bail at $100K.
Jason says, with enough time and resources, Shiloh is bound to find Wiley. Sam says Julian thinks he can stop that from happening, and she agreed to help him. Jason asks if sheās sure, and she says Julian is motivated to help Wiley, so sheās in. He tells her, if it goes sideways, or she gets a bad feelingā¦ She says sheāll find him, but doesnāt he think itās time for him to come home to stay?
Anna tells Robert not to get in the way, but Robert says heās not the person she needs to worry about. She needs to worry about Peterās real mom; her traitorous sister.
Jason asks if Sam is sure she wants him to come back. She says itās something sheās been thinking about since she was in the hospital bed, and saw him standing there. It was confusing for them, but giving her the time she needed, allowed her to figure things out. She did, and she has no question or doubt. She wants him there, together, as a family. He asks if she remembers what he wanted for Christmas. She says, a day with her and the kids. He says he forced himself to leave every time. Even when they were just putting toys together, or doing a puzzle, or when he made chicken soup for her. (He cooks? Sign me up.) He canāt imagine anything better than that. Sam tells him, come home, and never leave again. They kiss.
Peter tells Maxie that Dante has PTSD, and heās worried about being a danger to his family. Heās not guilting Dante into coming home, and not getting the help he needs. Maxie gets that Dante is protecting Lulu, but she thinks the WSB is taking advantage of him. They want to cure him just enough to keep him working for them, but not enough to come home. She speaks from experience. Her dad is the director. When she was a kid, he left on a mission, and never came back. His work was more important. She doesnāt want to see that happen to Dante and his family. Peter asks why sheās so invested.
Lulu runs into Doc at the hospital. She says she wants to get a quote from Jordan. He says he and Laura were just with Jordan, and her mom is probably still there. Heāll get out of the way. She asks him to wait. She says her mom loves him, and heāll always be in her life and the kidsā lives, which means heāll always be in her life. Itās probably time to talk about the real issue between them. He asks if she means how his actions led to Ryan nearly killing her.
Still in Jordanās room, on the phone, Laura says sheāll touch base next week. Jordan asks what they said. Laura thought she was sleeping, but Jordan asks what the Canadian authorities said. Laura says it looks like they have jurisdiction to prosecute Ryan for his crimes in Canada, as well as there. Jordan says, consecutive life sentences. Curtis walks in, and asks how itās going. Jordan says, living the dream. He asks Laura to stick around. What he has to say concerns her too. Jordan asks if he spoke to Ryan, and Curtis says, he agreed to donate his kidneyā¦ as long as the charges against him are dropped. Well, good luck with that. There would be a million people involved with that decision.
Robert tells Anna that Alex seems to have spent the greater part of her life trying to sabotage Annaās. Anna says, she has to certain extent, but Anna doesnāt think itās malicious. Sheās messed up. He says Anna doesnāt want Peter to know. She admits he might be right, but Peter is capable of taking care of himself. Ā Robert says he knows. Thatās one reason heās glad their daughter lives on the other side of the country. She tells him, why not leave it alone? For her, the love of his life. Can he do that? He says he wonāt mention Peterās parentage ā she says, alleged parentage ā to Robin. She thanks him, and he says, unless he has to. She canāt imagine what circumstance that would be. Sheās sure her sister doesnāt care. She gave him up. Robert says, when he was a baby. Now Anna cares a great deal for him. She says, of course (š·). He says if she thinks her sister is above using that, sheās sadly mistaken. She asks what heās implying, and he says heās not implying. Heās straight up saying if she continues this pantomime of being Peterās mother, she needs to visit Alex and get her in on it.
Jason gives Danny a present, and Danny asks Sam if he has to wait to open it. Please? Sam says heās adorable when he begs, so go ahead. Itās a racing car set, and Danny asks if Jason can help set it up before he goes. Sam says she has something to tell Danny. Jason is sticking around for good. Theyāre going to live as family. How does he feel about that? Danny says, itās the coolest birthday present ever. He hugs Jason, and Sam hugs them both.
Maxie tells Peter, of course (š·) sheās invested in Dante coming home. Lulu is her best friend, and Dante is a little lost. He thinks if he goes far away, he can find himself, and Lulu is burying herself in her work to distract her from the pain. Peter says, Lulu loves her work, and it builds her confidence, which is what she needs. Maxie says if they donāt do something, his star reporter is going to burn herself out. She pleads with him to help her do what she can to get Lulu and Dante back together.
Lulu says her mother has chosen to forgive Doc, and her happiness means everything. Sheās doing everything in her power to support that, but when she looks at Docās face, she still sees Ryan. Doc says, trauma isnāt rational. She can lay out the facts, and tell herself that heās not Ryan, but her immediate reaction and the adrenaline are automatic. With some cases, time is all thatās needed, but with others, itās just learning to maintain. Lulu says she realized she and Dante are going through the same thing. Dante has no control over what heās feeling. He wants to feel comfortable, but heās not there yet.Dante is literally afraid of himself. She canāt set a timeline, and demand he get better and come back. As much as he wants to, itās out of his control, and thereās no one to blame or be angry at, and no one to forgive.
Scotty tells Ava, that went well. He thinks itās a sign of good things to come. Julian says Ava caught a lucky break, but Ava says sheās not feeling very lucky. Ryan told her that Kiki called out for her with her dying breath, and said she loved her. Julian says Ryan is a sick SOB, just messing with her head. She says she has no idea if itās true or not. She knows he could have been lying. Kiki could have said anything or nothing. But what if he was telling the truth, and her daughter died calling for her, and she wasnāt there?
Jordan tells Curtis she thought Ryan was an evil genius, and lucky. He killed how many people, and thinks he can trade a kidney for his freedom? Laura suggests a plea deal. Texas has the death penalty. Curtis says they can take capital punishment off the table, but Jordan says, absolutely not. No bargaining or negotiating on her behalf. She wants him pay, no matter what.
Finn says should Ryan, choose to donate an organ, heās there to make sure the kidney stays free of infection, and is ready for transplant. Ryan says the intended recipient is the commissioner, who hounded him. Why should he help her? Finn says, itās a worthwhile investment; his organ for a lesser prison sentence. They both know he can live a full life with one kidney. Ryan says, a life of hammering out license plates, and reading every book in the library. He can think of a better trade than a lesser sentence. Finn says, heās waiting for a better price? He had Ryan pegged wrong. He thought Ryan was a smart guy; some people say heās a genius. But heās delusional, bargaining for his freedom. A smart guy would assess the situation, and see where his advantage lies, but thatās clearly beyond him.
Jason, Sam, and Danny play with the racetrack.
Peter tells Maxie, since it means so much, heāll help find Dante, and try to bring him back. Mostly because he doesnāt want her to do it alone. She thanks him, but he says they donāt even know where to start. They donāt even know what country Dante is in. Maxie says, itās not easy, but theyāve got this. Theyāre a good team.
Finn says he got Annaās text; is everything okay? She says, yes and no. She has to go to Zurich. Her flight is in three hours. She has to see Alex. He asks, why? and she says she doesnāt want Robert to be right. Unfortunately, he is, and if Peterās biological mother is going to exploit that, Anna needs to see her face to face, and figure out what she knows. Peter and Maxie are going to be visiting Robin, and she doesnāt want them building a relationship based on a lie. She has to find out the truth. He says heād like to go with her, but heās dealing with Jordanās case. She itās her sister and her past. Itās all stuff she needs to deal with. She tells him that she loves him very much, and he says heāll be waiting. They kiss, and as sheās leaving, she says she loves her ring. It is really pretty.
Curtis sees Finn, who says heās sorry Ryan refused to donate his kidney, but no one is giving up. Curtis says he needs Finnās help to think of something else. Finn says he already has.
Laura tells Jordan that they donāt have to talk now. Jordan says sheās tendering her resignation, but Laura says, no sheās not. Laura refuses to accept it. She can find an interim commissioner to keep Jordanās desk warm for when sheās ready to come back to them.
Julian tells Ava that Ryan manipulated her. The best way to beat the guy is to get him out of her head. She says sheās sorry, but she canāt do that.
Ryan hears the door to his room open, and asks if Finn came back for an autograph, but itās Doc. Ryan says, hello brother. He says didnāt mean to leave Doc hanging, and laughs.
On Monday, Ava tells Kiki happy birthday, Michael tells Sasha things are complicated, and Finn tells Curtis that when Ryan is under the knife, they can make sure he never wakes up.
Mostly because I thought Claus von BĆ¼low was dead already. While itās not really that crazy of a story, the best part is his mistress was Alexandria Isles aka Alexandrea Moltke aka Victoria Winters from the original Dark Shadows.. No surprise, sheās never gone to any of the conventions.
Who are you? The topless photo police? ā Dr. Phil to a girl who outed Miss Tennessee by sending nude photos of the pageant queen to pageant officials
Never let a fool kiss you, or a kiss fool you. ā Joey Adams (Excellent advice!)
Most people have the will to win, few have the will to prepare to win. ā Bobby Knight
The act of discovering who we are will force us to accept that we can go further than we think. ā Paulo Coelho
Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world. ā Joel A. Barker
As the twig is bent the tree inclines. ā Virgil
Don’t stay in bed, unless you can make money in bed. ā George Burns
One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest. ā Maya Angelou
The mysterious is always attractive. People will always follow a veil. ā Bede Jarrett
The good times of today, are the sad thoughts of tomorrow. ā Bob Marley
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Sam tells Alexis, whatever Kristinaās Pledge was, itās gone. Alexis has the feeling Shiloh isnāt done yet. Maybe itās the Cassadine sixth sense. Sam suggests itās Cassadine paranoia, but Alexis says, with Shiloh, thatās not possible.
Julian tells Lucas that Shiloh doesnāt know Wiley is his child, but Lucas says Shiloh is determined to find his child. What if he finds out? Julian says the records are sealed. Lucas says Shiloh didnāt know about the adoption. If he finds out, he can challenge it, and Lucas could lose his son. How can they make sure that doesnāt happen? Julian says heāll do everything in his power make sure they hold on to Wiley.
At the hospital, Franco canāt decide on a tie, and Elizabeth tells him to go with no tie. He says this is why he married her. Lulu joins them, apologizing for being late, but Elizabeth says they havenāt started. Lulu didnāt know this was going to happen today. She thought it would be on hold on until Jordan recovered. Franco says, if she recovers.
Curtis tells Jordan that she should put this off; she can barely sit up. She says sheās still commissioner. She can do this ā as long as he has her back. He says he does, and heās getting her that kidney. She knows he will.
We see Ryan handcuffed to his hospital bed.
Nina asks if Jax is a champagne salesman on the side. He says heās a big believer in celebrating important moments. She says itās her favorite drink ever, and this is good stuff. Something great must have happened. He says thatās why he needs to raise a toast to the office thatās now part of his company. He tells her, say hello to the new owner of Crimson. She says, no more of this until he explains that. Jax says he made a deal with Drew, and has acquired 50% of Aurora Media. Heāll be controlling the print division, including the magazine. Nina says, amazing. Jax thinks they can use a change. His goal is to expand, not just online, but magazine and book sales. He expects it will be a good opportunity for Crimson. Nina says heās an international finance expert. Why is he there? He says, his daughter.
Sam hears something as sheās about to go into her apartment. Itās Julian, who says heās there about her brother. He needs her help. She lets him in, rolling her eyes.
Alexis meets Lucas at the MetroCourt. She says he told her it was urgent; will Brad be joining them? He says Brad is home with Wiley to make sure no one gets to him. Alexis asks if theyāre worried about anyone in particular. Lucas says, Wileyās birth parent.
Willow is on the phone with Diane. She says she was just worried, and thanks Diane for talking her down. Chase comes in with flowers for her, and she says she was arranging a meeting with her lawyer. She asks what the flowers are for, and he says heās so sorry for leaving her hanging at the Nurses Ball. She says, to catch a killer; thatās his job. He still promises make it up, but in the meantime, talk to him. What happened after he left the Nurses Ball?
Franco and Elizabeth go into Jordanās room. Outside in the hallway, Lulu writes. She dove into this story about a notorious criminal on the anniversary of his crimes, but the focus of the story changed. It transformed from the account of a killer to that of his survivors, and those who brought him to justice. Heroes, likely or not. Jordan tells Franco that for his bravery and sacrifice, the PCPD recognizes him. She asks him to accept the award from a grateful city. Lulu writes, the story does not have a tidy or happy ending. Not for its heroes or villains. Thereās still one chapter left to write. We see Ryan lying in bed, probably calculating his next move.
Nina tells Jax that sheās an idiot, but he finds that hard to believe. She says, Josslyn is his daughter; sheās lovely. He says, itās been hard being away so long. He and Carly were married. The divorce was rather acrimonious. He and Carly are great; itās Sonny who he canāt stand. After their latest altercation, Sonny had him deported. Itās a long story, but when the restrictions were lifted, he looked for business opportunities there. ELQ and Aurora were at the top of his list, but Michael is running ELQ now, and doing a great job. Aurora was a better fit. Thatās why heās there.
Curtis tells Jordan, enough for one day. She says she can do the rest of her work lying down. He asks if she canāt take it easy. She needs her strength for transplant time. She asks him to hand her the phone, and he says, for what? She wants to make a quick call to the station. He thinks she should conserve her energy, and she says sheāll let him dial. He says, unbelievable.
Franco tells Elizabeth this time heās getting something from the police with his name on it because he did something good. Elizabeth says, heroic. Lulu says, a mayoral commendation isnāt out of the question. Her mother is grateful to him; her too. If he hadnāt put his life on the line and taken the risk, Ryan might never have been discovered. She thanks him. He says heāll catch up with them. He has something to take care of.
Chase asks Willow to clarify. Shiloh suspects Wiley is his child? She says heās convinced the baby is out there, but has no idea itās Wiley. Not yet, but heās going to put it together because Nina canāt mind her own business. He suggests they focus on solutions. She says, if Shiloh gets near that boyā¦ but Chase says sheās got room to breathe. Thereās not much Shiloh can do from a hospital bed.
Alexis asks Lucas if the birth mother is pressing for a relationship with Wiley. He says, she intends to follow through on the terms, and Alexis says, legally, she has to. He says heās worried about the father. Alexis says she thought he was out of the picture, and the birth mother couldnāt even contact him. Lucas says, thatās not the whole truth. The birth mother didnāt tell him. Alexis says, so she never afforded the birth father the opportunity to exercise his parental rights. Lucas asks, how bad is it? She asks how much the birth father knows, and Lucas says he knows the child might exist, but not who or where he is. However, heās determined to find out.
Sam asks Julian why Lucas didnāt come to her directly. Julian says Lucas doesnāt know heās there. Wiley is in danger of being taken away. Sam thought Lucas and Brad were the legal parents. He says, for now, but thereās an issue that could throw the adoption into question. She asks if the birth mother changed her mind, and he says, the problem is the birth father. She thought that was a non-issue, and he says, the less she knows, the better. She tells him, thatās not how she operates, but he suggests she make an exception. If something goes wrong, she has plausible deniability. Itās that serious. She asks what he has in mind.
Nina says, so Jax is in the same city as a man he despises; a man who kept him from his daughter. To give Sonny credit, Jax says Josslyn was allowed visit, but he does hate Sonny. There were a lot of problems, and playing games, but he realized he had to focus on himself and his daughter. With respect to Carly, he has to say that Sonny has been a decent stepfather. Nina says, he doesnāt like Sonny, but they love him. He says, exactly right. Thatās why he needed a workaround, and Aurora was it. He thinks he can make money running it, and heāll be close to Josslyn. He hopes Sonny doesnāt drive him crazy. Nina thinks itās mature, sucking up for the greater good, him included. He says, Josslyn is worth it. Nina says she feels the same way. She has two daughters, and thereās nothing she wouldnāt do for them. He says theyāre lucky to have her; as is Crimson. She says it seems like he doesnāt know the first thing running a magazine. Let her run it autonomously. No muss; no fuss. He says, no deal.
Nina tells Jax that sheās a creative person. He says he can see that, and she says she needs to trust her instincts and vision, but sometimes ā not often ā she does a shoot, spends money on it, and it doesnāt work out, so they donāt publish it. She learns from that, and figures out what works and what doesnāt. She doesnāt want to be told that since she dropped cash on a shoot, and have to use it. Because, no. She doesnāt need to be told not to spend money on fresh flowers. They help her to be creative and productive. Jax says, the vase can stay. She says she doesnāt work on Friday, except before a deadline, and then, only until noon. He hears her, and Friday will never be an issue. He says she knows the emotional reason he bought into the company, but there are also financial ones. The assets havenāt even been maximized, especially in the print department. Iām guessing because Drew has been kind of busy with other things since he bought Aurora. He says heās done his research, and the magazine used to make 100% profit. Now they make 40%, which is still good, but if they adjust expectation, it will be better. Nina likes his outlook. He says he’s looking for the best long term bet, and thinks itās Crimson. In a world where magazines are dropping like flies, they’ve expanded, thanks to her. But as good as she is ā and sheās very good ā she can always be better.
Willow wonders what happens when Shiloh gets suspicious, and calls the police, but Chase says Shilohās not talking. She doesnāt think it would be shocking that someone went after him, and thatās Chaseās guess too. She says, too bad they didnāt finish the job. Chase says Shiloh doesnāt want his image tarnished, and itās easier to help her bend the law if heās not worried sheāll break it. She says sheād do anything to keep her son from that monster, but Chase promises he wonāt let it come to that. He has to follow up on something, but says heāll see her soon. Iām surprised Nina isnāt in the hallway, having discovered a way to clone herself for just this purpose.
Finn goes to Jordanās room. She says, the groom-to-be. Curtis says he heard Finn and Anna made it official, and congratulates him. Jordan says she heard it was on stage at the Nurses Ball. She knows how that feels from experience; nothing can top it. He says being engaged isnāt the only news he has. Curtis says, please say Ryan is awake and they can have his kidney.
Ryan sees Franco looming over him.
Nina asks Jax how she can be better with the budget sheās allocated. He says they can work smarter. Make the product more attractive. Heās thinking exotic locations; big parties with A-list guests. Make it a prestige magazine. Nina says, sounds good. He says they live in a world thatās inundated with content. He knows theyāre chic and cutting edge, but not pretentious, and wonāt take a chance on ruining that. Heās not going to sacrifice quality to save a few bucks. He wants to make the brand more recognizable, but to do it, he has to cut production costs by a third. They can take that money, and put it into promotion. Nina doesnāt think thatās possible, and he says, what if he helped? She says this is probably a bad thing to say to her boss, but she doesnāt know how to read a balance sheet. He asks if she went to business school, and she says, no. He asks if she wants to learn, and she says she does. He says, letās get started now. Ā Ā Ā
Julian tells Sam that he wants to eliminate the paper trail. If the birth father can identify his son, he canāt get to him. They need to destroy the records. Sam says, itās not that simple. One problem is that, although the documents are closed on their end, Diane must have a copy. Julian says heāll handle Diane. Ā Sam says maybe he should use one of his old associates, but he doesnāt want to contact them anymore. Sheās Wileyās aunt and godmother, and she knows what itās like to have a child ripped away. She doesnāt want that to happen to her brother.
Alexis tells Lucas, if the birth father goes down that avenue, and files for custody, heāll have to clear a score of legal hurdles to trace the baby to them. Julian says heās the leader of a cult; DOD. She asks if heās talking about Shiloh, and he says he is. What do they do? Alexis says, fight like hell. Keep the records sealed, and have a contingency plan in case they lose. She tells Lucas, go home to his son and husband. Thereās nothing he can do right now. Sheāll take care of it. Sheās got this. He leaves.
A guy brings fancy water in a champagne bucket to Alexisās table. She says she didnāt order it, but he says a gentleman has requested she wait. He wants to see her, and wanted it to be a surprise.
Lulu and Elizabeth go to Willowās classroom. She says they just missed the kids, who went to the library (or something), but Elizabeth says theyāre not there to sit in on the class. Lulu says they want to make sure Willow has a class there next year. Lulu adds, and for years to come.
Finn tells Curtis and Jordan that the operation was a success. Ryan will live to see his day in court, and with full kidney functions. Thereās nothing to preclude him from donating. Curtis says, heās viable match. When can they do the surgery? Ā Finn says they canāt do it without Ryanās consent.
Ryan says he could have sworn he slipped the blade in for a fatal wound, and Franco says he has to give it up for the GH staff. They know what theyāre doing. He asks if Ryan would like some art therapy. It could be fun. Ryan laughs, then has a coughing fit. Ā Franco tells him not to die until he gets to mark the occasion. Today would have been Kikiās birthday. Ryan canāt understand the fascination with her. He found her boring, insipid, and dull; nothing like her mother. Franco suggests the talk about Ava. She exposed him for the idiot that he is. How does that feel? He walked into her trap; that must have hurt. How does he feel being exposed as predictable? She knew how to make him come running, and thatās exactly what he did. Now what? Heās got the rest of life in prison. No Ava, no girl, nothing. Just him and the sad path heās laid for himself. Thatās his reality now. Franco loves that.
Jax pulls up the Aurora balance sheet to show Nina. He explains which color is how much was spent, and how much is spent per month. He shows her the profits, and she says, theyāre good. He says, imagine if they move this $250K there. He can do it without her ever running a shoot she doesnāt believe in. Think ahead. Know what they have to shoot before they invest. He thinks itās doable. Nina does too, but has one problem. Sheās getting married, and this is going to be a lot of work. He asks when itās supposed to happen, and she says, soon. He tells her to do what she can, and heāll pick up the slack, immediately becoming everyoneās dream boss. Valentin hopes heās not interrupting. Nina asks if his ears were burning; they were talking about him. Jax says he heard they were getting married. He looks forward to working with Nina. Itāll be fun. Valentin asks what he missed, and Nina says, a lot. Jasper Jax is her new boss.
Elizabeth tells Willow, itās a petition demanding that the school keep their best teacher. Lulu says, every parent and student signed it, with the exception of Nina and Valentin. Everyone else leapt at the chance to show their support. Elizabeth says she made a positive impact on her studentsā lives, and the principal needs to know she fits the school to a T. Willow wonders if itās possible.
Sam asks Julian how sheās supposed to make an informed decision without information. How does she know heās not just jumping the gun? He asks if she thinks heād be there if he had a choice? Sheās not saying no. Not yet. Alexis can see if Brad and Lucas have a chance in court. Maybe it isnāt as bad as Julian thinks. Julian says, God forbid the birth father should get custody, and Wiley becomes a cult follower.
Finn tells Curtis that they all want it to be a slam dunk, and Curtis wants make sure it is. In the hallway, Chase asks Finn if Jordan is up for a visit, but Finn thinks they should let her rest. Chase wants to throw a party for Finn and Anna. Finn asks who Chase wants to invite, and Chase says their dad and his mom. He asks if Finn doesnāt want him to do it, and Finn tells Chase he doesnāt want to put anything on the calendar just yet. Anna will want to be included.
Ryan says Franco is putting on a happily married act with his vapid wife and kids. Please. Franco envies him. The most fun Franco has had in years is when he took credit for Ryanās work. He wouldnāt have been so convincing if he didnāt love it. Franco says, you know what he loves? Ryan lost at his own game. He loves that. Thatās whatās true. Enjoy prison. He says, it couldnāt happen to a nicer guy, and leaves.
Jax approaches Alexisās table. She says she knew it, and asks what theyāre drinking to. He says his acquisition of half of Aurora Media; the print division. It needs a lot of work, but heās excited about Crimson. She says, Crimson means Nina. Nina means Valentin. And Valentin means trouble with a capital T. They clink glasses.
Elizabeth asks Willow if they can take the petition to the principal. Willow says, yes, but she doesnāt think it will do any good. Sheāll treasure it forever, though. Elizabeth says theyāre not giving up. There are also other jobs, and sheāll have great references. Willow says sheāll take any job; lawyers are expensive. Lulu asks if sheās suing the school, or Nina. Willow says sheās not suing anyone. Sheās preparing to be sued.
Sam asks Julian if heās talking about DOD, and he asks if sheās heard of it. She says, Wileyās father is Shiloh? Sheās in. However bad Julian thinks he is, heās worse. Sheāll do whatever it takes to keep Wiley away from him.
Alexis tells Jax, all sheās saying is, watch out for Valentin. He says heād never buy something without doing his homework. Valentin has a good job running Cassadine Industries. Alexis says, heās not a good human. Look at what happened to Nikolas. Jax says thatās not a good subject. Alexis says, point taken, and he says, so is hers. She says Valentin is in an entirely different league. Heās as dangerous as Jaxās brother. She wants him to promise to only deal with Valentin when required, and he says he can handle it. He instructs her on squeezing lemons into her water, and she asks if itās a sober version of cutting loose. He tells her, just put the lemon in. She says she missed him, and he says she doesnāt have to anymore. Heās there to stay.
Nina tells Valentin that sheās energized; she has so many ideas. She knows what a deficit column is. Jax showed her. Valentin says if she has business questions, she can come to him. She says Jax is a team player. Heās so invested in the magazine, which is good for Crimson, and good for her. Valentin says whatās good for her is good for him. Heās glad to see her happy. She says sheās so excited. Youād think someone new would be a bad thing, but itās not. Itās fantastic. She thinks itās going to be incredible. No; she knows it.
Curtis tells Finn that he wants to put Ryan behind bars, but he has a kidney to donate first.
Curtis goes into Ryanās room. Ryan says heās a popular man today. He asks how the wife is, and Curtis says, still kicking. He saved Ryanās life, now Ryan is going to do the same for Jordan. Heās going to consent to donate a kidney. Ryan says thatās major surgery. Heāll have to mull it over. Curtis says, the answer is yes.
Robert tells Anna that sheās the love of his life, Scotty tells Margaux that heās doing her a favor, and Ryan asks Curtis what his kidney is worth.
šĀ And Then There Were Four…
It was time for the final four to be chosen on Project Runway. The challenge was for the designers to create their biggest and best look, as well as designing an experimental art installation. Cardi B and Bergdorf Goodmanās Linda Fargo were the guest judges. Garo told Tessa, a word to the wise, donāt put anything raw on the runway. Tessaās heart was still pounding from last week, but she knew there was a way to finish a hem while still making it look unfinished. Which already sounded like too much work to me. Christian reminded them that this was the last challenge before the finale. As well as getting a spread in Elle magazine and a mentorship with a guy whose name I donāt remember, but seemed really cool, the winner would get $250K, plus $50K to put up a studio. My first thought was where were they going to put up a studio, even with combining those two figures? NYC and LA are a little expensive. The designers were instructed to create their version of an experiential fashion show, and bring forth who they are as designers. They were to go bigger and bolder. There would be over 100 industry insiders at the show to determine the final four. Those four would go on to create an entire collection, and present it to the fashion industry. When the models were chosen, last weekās winner Sebastian chose first, and chose who would go next, and so on. Tessa was picked last. She said it was like getting picked last for kickball, and I told her she was getting picked last because she’s an a-hole.
With set designers/builders to assist them, the contestants worked out their rooms. Hester was going for a rococo forest idea; Bishme stayed with his roots, and Baltimore blooming; and Garo wanted a futuristic theme, with robotic hands dressing the model, and the guests having the ability to interact with the space. Tessa was also sticking with her roots, choosing a ceramics/art studio scene, since she was best inspired by her upbringing, and the judges thought she needed passion. Sebastian wanted a palace in Greece. He said he wasnāt a good storyteller, and was running out of ideas and energy. I thought, hmmā¦ you might not belong here. The designers got a $500 budget, and I wondered if that included the sets, but they never said.
Christian questioned the designers as they got busy shopping for supplies. Hester told him that she was going with a rococo bondage picnic theme, and we all wondered what that was. I think Hester did too. Tessa was focusing on the philosophy of wabi-sabi (I know, too close to wasabi, right?) which translates loosely to beauty in imperfection. This explained her love of unfinished hems. The designers had a meeting with the mentor guy, who said his company did a diagnostic of what works for their brand and doesnāt, and said, the glamour of fashion isnāt glamorous. Good to know. Christian added that basically, nothing lasts forever. He told them that they could invent anything they wanted. There was no client and no criteria, and they could create their own fantasy room. I found it interesting that Christianās comments and questions to the designers as they were working, reminded me of acting class critiques. Sebastian didnāt like his dress, saying it wasnāt what he had in mind, even though it was absolutely amazing, abundant with that sculpture-like ribbon candy pleating. Bishme wanted a more abstract Baltimore for his room, and made the woman helping him do it over.
In a dramatic moment, Sebastian decided he wanted to go home. He didnāt want to do nothing [sic]. He was giving up. Garo wanted to smack him, Hester wanted to join him, and he went and sat on an orange couch to chill. After a bottled water, he decided to keep fighting for his dreams and goals. He was probably just dehydrated. Christian got more nervous than anyone, except for Sebastian.
Hesterās room had her model serving tea from inside of a picture frame in a forest. It was pretty cool. No one seemed that keen on her outfit, which was all kinds of red/black/white plaids, with chains and such, but I loved the skirt and would definitely wear it. Not so much Cardi B when asked about the top, which had too many O-rings. Tessaās model sat at a potterās wheel, surrounded by ceramics. Her color palette of earth tones was lovely, and although the judges werenāt thrilled with the dress, they seemed to finally get where she was coming from. Garoās intergalactic changing station got raves, especially with the real arms helping the model. His dress had layers that could be stripped, and featured his signature corset. It was definitely impressive. Sebastianās dress was well received, but not his room. The Grecian palace idea fell flat, and nearly everyone said it felt oppositional to the gown. Cardi B ā who I have to mention had the most beautiful gold, silver, and black hair ā said the dress was her favorite, and she could forgive the room because of the dress. Bishmeās redesign of his room paid off, and his rose gold blossom of a gown bloomed in the middle. The judges did find some technical flaws in their close-up examination of the dress though.
The judges took a look at the entire season of each designerās clothes, and there was a little trip down Memory Lane. Garo won the challenge, and promised they wouldnāt be disappointed. Iāve liked his stuff, and Iām all for the corset look. Makes you look thinner. Sebastian was the next to stay in, and he cried. Tessa always looks like she wants to cry, so itās hard to figure out what sheās feeling. Bishme was in, and was paralyzed. Literally. He was having a hard time moving. Tessa was finally out, after I gave up rooting for that. Brandon told her not to look at it as a loss, and said she would do vital and important work. Umā¦ weāre not talking about curing cancer. She said she was disappointed, but felt like sheād grown, and thanked them for the opportunity. She whined a little backstage, while she sulked on the orange couch while waiting for the others. The final four were told that they would be creating ten looks to be presented to the fashion world in NYC, using a $10K budget. Christian told them to keep working hard, and gave them two bottles of champagne. There was a group hug. Next time, Bishme either gets bad news or has a breakdown. I canāt tell.
āĀ Best quote this season: I have bags under my eyes and theyāre not Chanel or Gucci. ā Bishme
Pretty old as a matter-of-fact, but I was interested in how Project Runway had changed, since it didnāt really capture my attention during previous attempts to watch it.
š¤Ā Also on Bravo tonight was Captain Sandyās Yachtrageous Moments, a retrospective of Below Deck Mediterranean, and a reminder itās coming back. Itās new season starts Monday, June 3rd, at 9 pm. This season, the captain and her crew will be going to France. I like the show because this is the closest Iāll ever get to that blue water ā hell, itās the closest Iāll get to any real vacation ā but my heart still belongs to the original BelowDeck and the Stud of the Sea. I just like the cast better on that one. And Kateās my girl.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
I was editing during a tornado warning. Watch? Whichever the bad one is. So please forgive any gaffes.
General Hospital
Sonny wonders why Carly canāt admit the lunch he made is better than frozen pizza. She says she loved every bite, but there isnāt anything much better than frozen pizza. Jax walks in, and says she loved it when she was pregnant. She says she didnāt know he was coming over, and he says he thought they should talk while Josslyn is in school. They need to figure out how to do this without killing each other.
Lulu delivers food to Maxie at Crimson. Maxie says sheās so swamped, she forgot to get breakfast. Sheās doing a feature on tie dye gowns. Itās back. Lulu says, groovy. She tells Maxie that if she wasnāt eating with her, sheād be eating at her desk alone. Maxie asks if sheās working on anything interesting. Lulu says, the return to the single lady lifestyle.
At the MetroCourt, Sasha tells Nina that her feet hurt from wearing heels, and her head hurts. She had coffee and Ibuprofen for breakfast. Actual food will be good. Nina says Maxie is holding down the fort at Crimson, so they can have a leisurely lunch. She tells Sasha it looks like she and Michael were having fun at the Nurses Ball, and Sasha says Michael is a lot of fun. Nina says too bad he deserted her for Willow.
Michael stops by Willowās classroom. He says he was there to speak to his cousin Jakeās class for Career Day. Itās going to be his fallback career, He wanted to stop by to see how she was doing. She says sheās kind of a mess. Things got tense last night. Lucas and brad know that Wiley is her son. Itās only a matter of time before Shiloh finds out.
Sam and Jason go to Shilohās hospital room. Shiloh asks if they found the Pledges. Sam says they were where he said theyād be. He asks why theyāre there. Does it please Sam to see him like that? She says, quite a bit actually. Jason says, this is only the beginning.
Alexis says, the secret Kristina gave Shiloh is about her? Kristina says sheās so, so sorry.
Jax tells Carly and Sonny, in some ways, now Josslyn will deal with the most difficult part of grief; going back to normal. The memorials are over, and the big gestures have been made, and she has to go on with life without Oscar. Carly says Josslyn is emotionally raw, but she thinks itās good that sheās getting out. Sonny says Josslyn made it clear she doesnāt want them walking on eggshells. Jax says the more they check in on her, the more she feels obligated to reassure them, instead of walking in her own feelings. Carly says she offered to take Josslyn to grief counseling, but she flat out refused. Jax says if she starts acting out, they can revisit that, but itās more important that the three of them work together to help her. Sonny asks why they wouldnāt, and Jax says Sonny despises him, and the feeling is mutual. Itās easier to keep a truce when heās on the other side of the planet, but thatās no longer the case. Besides Josslyn, he has other business to keep him there.
Maxie asks since when is Lulu a single lady, and Lulu says, since this assignment. Sheās posing as single on dating apps. Maxie asks if something happened with her and Dante, but Lulu says, nothing has happened on that front. Maxie asks why her editor is having her troll dating apps; is it a tell all? Lulu says, itās actually a crime story. Has she heard about the recent burglaries? Women are being robbed while their out on a date they were matched with online. The burglar figures out where they live, and robs them while theyāre waiting for their date. Sheās trying the same apps, and hopefully, they can catch him. Maxie thinks itās fluffy for an investigative reporter. On the other hand, it could have a major impact on Luluās personal life. I just have to mention that for an investigative reporter, Lulu is also using the wrong wording. Sheās mixing burglary with robbery. The former is breaking and entering; the latter is stealing from an actual person. I know this because I was burgled years ago.
Nina tells Sasha that Michael is a Corinthos, but heās also a Quartermaine. She thinks he should exhibit manners and class. Sasha stops her, saying they didnāt plan on attending together. Michael found her stalled, trying to psyche herself to walk the red carpet alone. He went with her, and then they stayed together. Nina says, until Willow got deserted by her date, the cop. Sasha says Michael owed her nothing, and she wasnāt offended; she was impressed. Heās a great guy, and if things were differentā¦ Nina says, what things? Sasha says sheās not in the right place for a serious relationship. She wants to figure out her career first. She might not even be in Port Charles months from now. She loves it there, but if the right job came alongā¦ Nina says she wouldnāt be close to Michael somewhere else. Sasha says that she and Michael arenāt serious, but Nina says she could be open to possibilities.
Willow apologizes to Michael for pulling him away from Sasha. He says Sasha completely understood, but she feels bad for ruining his night. He tells her that she can make it up to him by letting him help her. She doesnāt have to solve this on her own. The more allies she has, the more sheās in a position to keep Wiley safe from Shiloh. She says, Shiloh is relentless. If he finds out, heāll stop at nothing until he gets custody.
Sam tells Shiloh that sheās glad she went back. It was tough, seeing the table where he almost raped her, because she was too drugged up to fight him off. Then she had a crystal clear image of Jason ripping him off of her, and throwing him down the stairs like garbage. It feels good, knowing heās the helpless one. Shiloh says he gave them what they wanted, but Jason says, too late. He messed with the wrong people. His best option is to get a lawyer, and cut a deal. He might be safer in prison ā or not. They leave. Shiloh broods angrily.
Kristina tells Alexis that she canāt believe she did this. Alexis tells her, whatever she said, theyāll deal with it. Kristina says she didnāt mean for itā¦ Alexis says, of course (š·) she didnāt; she was manipulated. Kristina says she still chose do it, and sell Alexis out to impress Shiloh, and further herself in DOD. She doesnāt know if Alexis can forgive her. Alexis says nothing Kristina does is unforgivable; at least not to her. Kristina says Alexis doesnāt know what she told him. Alexis says, tell her what was in the Pledge.
Sasha tells Nina that she and Michael agreed to have fun and keep it casual. Nina asks Sasha to hear her out. Sasha is beautiful, strong, and confident. Michael likes that. He likes her, but heās a sucker for a victim. Willow could give a master class in that. Sheās a fragile flower, and Michael needs to rescue her. Sasha says she thought Nina didnāt like Willow because she overstepped as a teacher. Nina says, sheās unfair to Charlotte, blames her for every conflict, and gives Charlotte no benefit of the doubt. It drives her crazy. She needs to make sure Charlotte knows sheās not alone, and has someone by her side. Nina thinks she was triggered by a conversation she overheard about Willow giving up her baby for adoption. Thereās nothing wrong with that, but she didnāt even tell the father. It triggered what her mother did to her, stealing Sasha away. Sasha says none of their stories are that simple. Sheās sure Willowās isnāt either. Nina wants Willow to give Charlotte the benefit of the doubt; maybe she should do the same for Willow.
Carly asks if the opportunity Jax mentioned is coming to fruition, and he says, itās looking good. Carly says Josslyn will love having him there. Sonny asks if Jax is still looking for a place. Jax says Lucy is a chatterbox, but sheās shown him some places he likes. Kateās place is still in the running. Heās sure they would love having him as a neighbor. Sonny says heād love nothing more. Jason arrives, and Carly walks Jax out.
Jason tells Sonny that Shiloh was keeping the Pledges in the tower. He got them all. Sam is handling Kristinaās Pledge, but thereās another that might be of interest to Sonny. He gives Sonny the envelope with Margauxās name on it.
Margaux visits Shiloh at the hospital. He starts to get up, but she says heās not supposed to be doing that. He gets back in bed, saying he knows better than to go against the DA. How did she know he was there? She says she was concerned about him, and made some calls. What happened? He says, nothing, but she says, it doesnāt look that way. He says, it was just an accident; it was nothing. She asks if Sam or Jason were involved.
Kristina tells Alexis, Shiloh called it the gift, but he really want blackmail leverage. She canāt believe she fell for it. Alexis says, itās okay, but Kristina says, itās not. Shiloh was specific that it be something major that could do damage if it went public. Sam comes in, and says, itās over. Kristina asks what sheās doing there, and what the envelope is. Did Shiloh give to her? Sam says, he did, but not willingly. She was never actually a part of DOD. It was just an act. Kristina says, oh my God, this entire time she was blaming herself for setting Sam up to be hurt by Shiloh, and Sam was lying to her. She asks if Alexis knew, and Alexis says she went along with the plan because she thought it was best for Kristina. Sam says she was worried about Kristina, and wanted to find out as much about Shiloh as she could to keep Kristina safe. Kristina says Sam stayed after Jason rescued her; why? Sam says, to get this, showing her the envelope.
Maxie asks Lulu if it isnāt too close to home; going on dates while Dante is away. Lulu says sheās just swiping right and setting a trap. Maxie thinks Lulu should talk to Peter. If sheās not comfortable with that, Maxie can. Lulu says she canāt keep asking favors from her boss. Sheāll never be respected by her peers/ Maxie says if Lulu catches the creep whoās preying on the women, and Dante gets wind of it, it could be major incentive for him to come back home. That came out wrong. Lulu says she doesnāt want him to come home out of jealousy, but when heās ready and healed. If that ever happens.
Michael tells Willow that he doesnāt know about that. Sheās in a strong position, and should keep it that way. Diane is a helluva attorney, and a master at legal loopholes. Sheās like family, and if she knows how fond he is of Willow, she wonāt stop until she wins the case. She hopes it doesnāt get to that point. Michael doesnāt think it will. Willow canāt thank him enough for his support. She doesnāt know what she would have done without him last night. They hug. No surprise, Nina sees.
Carly thanks Jax for coming by, and being inclusive with Sonny. Jax says, itās not just talk. They need to present a united front need to support Josslyn. Carly says Josslyn will have it, and Jax says, as long as heās not deported again. She says, no excuses. Sonny was wrong, but Jax has been wrong too. Not as wrong, but maybe. Jax says, itās a trap. Rehashing who did what is a war no one wins. Itās a losing game, and he doesnāt play to lose.
Sonny asks if Jason opened it, and Jason says he had to make sure it was legit. Margaux admitted she had proof that her mom conspired with Joe Skully to murder her father, and she covered up the crime. If Sonny wants leverage against the DA, heās got it.
Shiloh asks what makes Margaux think Sam or Jason was involved? She says she ran into Sonny, and he had some interesting things say about Shiloh. Shiloh says, like what? and she says, prettydamning stuff. He tells her, consider the source. Sonny is a known criminal, whoās decided heās the enemy, but what Sonny said apparently got under her skin. She says Sonny said Shiloh shouldnāt be trusted. Shiloh asks if she believes him.
Kristina asks how Sam got the Pledge. She didnāt even know where Shiloh kept them. Sam says he kept them in the records room at the DOD house, but he moved them to the tower for safekeeping. Alexis asks how Sam found them, and Sam says, Jason can be persuasive. Kristina asks if Jason was in on it this whole time. The breakup? Sam says, fake. Kristina says, it makes total sense looking back. After all Sam and Jason have been though, why would Sam leave him for a creep like Shiloh. And she bought it; whatan idiot. Alexis tells her, stop saying that. She was subject to manipulation for months. Sam says they wanted to keep her safe, and Kristina says, so thatās it? Sam says they torched most of them, except Kristinaās. Itās up to her to choose what she wants to do with it.
Maxie wishes she could help Lulu, but Lulu says itās not Maxieās responsibility to make it better, and sheās doing plenty by being a friend. Maxie thanks Lulu for lunch. Sheās scared to leave her desk, since sheās waiting for a budget something-or-other, but sheāll walk Lulu to the elevator. Lulu leaves, and Maxie calls Peter. She says she has her fingers crossed that Dante comes back, but wishes she could do something to make it right. She looks at her computer, and says, what?! She tells Peter itās some idiot from the budget office. Sheāll call him back. She makes a call to Tom in the budget department, and says, itās clearly a mistake. She was transferring money from September to cover August. What does he mean? That canāt be right.Crimsonis autonomous. She says, since when? She doesnāt believe it. Sheās coming there, and heās going to walk her through it, line by line.
Michael tells Willow, know that heās there for her, and Willow thanks him. He leaves, and Nina sneaks back. She asks how it is every time she sees Willow, Willow is with Michael? Willow says, unbelievable. Is Nina stalking her now? Nina says, actually, no, and Willow asks what she wants. Nina says her daughter suggested she clear air about what happened. Willow asks if sheās there to apologize. She can start by admitting she was out of line. Nina asks how it is nothing is ever Willowās fault? Willow bumped into her. Willow was having a phone conversation about her personal life at the Nurses Ball. Willow says if it makes Nina feel any better, Willowās entire life has gone to hell thanks to her.
Carly tells Jax that sheās glad heās staying, and donāt worry about Sonny. Theyāre all committed to getting along for Josslynās sake. He appreciates it. Carly goes back in, and Sonny asks if heās gone. Heās going to call Lucy and make an offer on Connieās property. He can tear down the wall, and make a guest house. Jason says itās extra ground for security to cover, but Sonny says, it beats having Jax as a neighbor. Carly thought they were committed to getting along, but Sonny says, of all places, Jax is going to live next door? Carly suggests they take a break before making a huge real estate purchase. She asks Jason what happened with Shiloh, and Jason says heās in the hospital. Jason got the Pledges. Sonny has to go, and Carly says Jason must be happy. Shilohās got no power anymore, so thereās no reason Jason and Sam canāt be together, right?
Kristina reads the paper, and says, itās her Pledge. Alexis asks if sheās sure. Kristina says the flashdrive has her original recording. Shiloh transcribed it and had her sign it before what was supposed to be her initiation. Sam says itās possible another copy exists, but Alexis says, Kristina has the original version. Anything else is hearsay. Sam says Kristina is free from Shiloh and DOD. Kristina asks what she should do with it, and Alexis says, whatever she wants. She can tell them, or never say another word, and theyāll respect her decision. Sam agrees. Kristina goes to the fireplace and sets it on fire. The three of them watch it burn.
Michael finds Sasha, and says he feels terrible for ditching her. She says heās being too hard on himself. Itās not like they planned it. They decided at the last minute; not a big deal. HE says he still feels compelled to make it up to her. They agreed to be friends with benefits. She says, that doesnāt sound good, but he says, hear him out. He likes to get to know his friends. She asks if that wouldnāt make them strangers, and he says sheās not making this easy. She says heās too cute when heās flustered. He was wondering if sheād like to grab dinner tonight. She says, that sounds like a date, but he says, just twoadults sitting across from each other eating food. She says, it sounds romantic, and he promises to order lot of garlic. Sasha says because they donāt want to risk developing feelings. Michael suggests they cross that bridge when they come to it. Sasha says, deal, and they shake hands.
Nina asks how she destroyed Willowās life, and Willow says itās none of her business. Nina asks if sheās thought of teaching theater. She has a flair for the dramatic. Willow asks if Nina came there to insult her, but Nina says she came talk to her about being involved with Michael. Whoa, wait. Didnāt she come there to give Willow the benefit of the doubt? Nina says, Willow literally canāt help herself. She sees Michael having great time with Sasha, but needs him in her back pocket, for when her boyfriend neglects her. Or maybe sheās more attracted to Michaelās bank account than the detectiveās. Willow says sheās not defending her relation with Michael or anyone else. She turns to the blackboard, and ignores Nina. Nina says she doesnāt need to. She saw what she needed to see. She tells Willow, have a nice break. Sheās assuming it will be a long one. I really wish Nina wasnāt acting like such a tool. Iāve always been on her side.
Carly tells Jason, it must have been torture, spending time apart from Sam. Jason says it wasnāt fun. Carly says sheās happy Kristina is safe, but now Jason needs to prioritize. He says he thought she was doing that for him. She says she is. Heās been home almost two years, and now nothing is standing in the way of him and Sam being together for the rest of their lives. He says heāll keep it in mind, but thereās something he has to take care of. She says heās avoiding the conversation, and he says, that too. They hug, and he leaves.
Sam takes Kristinaās hand. The doorbell rings. Itās Sonny, and Alexis steps outside to talk. He asks, whatās going on, and she says Sam brought Kristinaās Pledge. Itās currently burning. Sonny says itās probably for the better. Theyāre in the clear, and it canāt be used anymore. Alexis doesnāt know the details, but the secret isnāt about him. Itās about her.
Kristina asks if Sam went through the initiation. Sam says, part of it. Nothing she canāt survive. Kristina doesn’t know how to thank her, and Sam says she doesn’t have to. Kristina is her sister, and she’d do anything for her. Sam holds her.
Margaux tells Shiloh that sheās not sure what to think. She wants to believe in him, but Sonny said he has proof Shiloh committed criminal acts. He showed her things in the attic when they crossed paths. Shiloh says, they crossed paths? and Margaux says Sonny called her, saying he needed her there; he was looking for Shiloh. He kept insisting that Shiloh was a con man and a criminal, and he had proof. Shiloh says, manufactured proof. No doubt Sonny is upset with him because heās been more of a father figure to Kristina than Sonny ever has. He asks if she believes him, and she says, yeah. She just needed to hear it from him. She says sheāll let the DOD members know heās okay. He says before she goes, thereās something else he needs from her.
Sam comes out, and hugs Sonny. He appreciates everything sheās done for Kristina. He asks if she thinks Kristina is up to seeing him, and Sam thinks sheād love to see him. He goes inside, and Sam says, says itās over. Theyāll never know what secret Kristina shared with that monster. Alexis says she may want tell them someday, but Sam says she wouldnāt push it. Whatever Kristinaās Pledge was, itās gone. It canāt haunt them anymore.
Kristina runs to Sonny, and hugs him.
Margaux asks what Shiloh needs. Heād like to have faith, but Sonnyās lies are deep. Other people stand to lose. They canāt let Sonnyās manipulation of the authorities destroy everything theyāve worked so hard to build in Port Charles. She asks what he wants her to do. He says if Sonny ever turns over evidence, and makes those claims again, make sure it never sees the light of day.
Jason goes to Willowās classroom, and introduces himself as Michaelās uncle. She says he just missed Michael, but he says he came to give her something. He hands her the Pledge envelope with her name on it. She says, my God, this isā¦ He says, itās hers ā again. She asks how he found it, and he tells not to worry about that. All the Pledges were destroyed. Shiloh has nothing over her anymore. He starts to leave, and she asks why he gave this to her. He says because she put herself on the line for Kristina. That makes her a hero in his book.
Carly sees Sasha and Michael talking about dinner plans. Michael kisses Sasha, and she gets in elevator. Carly tells him that sheās not saying a word. He says she sure looks like she want to. She says sheās glad heās getting back out there.
Nina stomps back to her office. She sees someone, and asks what theyāre doing in her office. Jax says, to celebrate the beginning of a beautiful partnership.
Tomorrow, Jax tells Nina that heās the new owner of Crimson, Alexis asks Lucas if the birth father knows, and Chase asks Willow what happened after he left the Nurses Ball.
The Real Housewives of New York City
Ooh! Itās Christmastime in NYC. LuAnn rehearses her Christmas show. In her interview she says she loves Christmas, and itās everything to do a Christmas show. Sonja shows up, surprising LuAnn. In her interview, she says she was in the neighborhood. It must get boring being with the same entourage, and no girlfriends. Sonja starts off cracking everyone up, but then begins to get annoying. In LuAnnās interview, she says Sonja wonāt stop talking, and wonders whatās going on with her. LuAnn wants to include a joke about Dorinda getting a Jovani award. We see clips of the original Jovani incident. In Sonjaās interview, she says the whole thing started with LuAnn joking about Dorinda. Sonja advises against it, and LuAnn says Dorinda needs to get a sense of humor, and sheāll do what she wants. Alrighty then.
Dorinda goes to a tree lighting thatās not Rockefeller Center. She explains itās smaller and more intimate, and by invite only. I donāt recognize the place, and she never actually says where it is. (I investigate later, and it seems to be at the Lotte New York Palace hotel. Iām guessing the courtyard, since itās outside through the inside.) She says she was honored. Itās an iconic NY moment. The other women begin to join her. She asks if LuAnn is there, and Sonja says she saved Dorinda from being the butt of one of LuAnnās cabaret jokes. In her interview, Dorinda says she spoke with a lawyer, and if LuAnn keeps it up, sheāll be hearing from him. Tinsley tells Sonja that LuAnn said she was manic, and wondered if she was on something. Sonja says LuAnn has been diva-like. In Sonjaās interview, she says, this is rich. LuAnn goes to a few AA meetings, and now sheās an expert. Stay in your lane. Jill Zarin and Barbara arrive, and LuAnn is right behind them. Ramona is excited about Miami, and LuAnn says sheāll be excited to not freeze. In her interview, Ramona lists the bonuses of going to Miami, but I think her real incentive is men. Dorinda tells LuAnn that she doesnāt want to be mentioned in LuAnnās cabaret act. Sheās being nice about it. In Ramonaās interview, she says Dorinda is coming through loud and clear. LuAnn is using Dorinda to get laughs, and Dorinda has had enough. LuAnn says she can talk about who she wants, and Dorinda says she knows what she has to do. John tells Dorinda itās time to light the tree. Hannah and John accompany her to the podium. Dorinda wonders if she should have a lighting at Bluestone Manor. Sonja tells LuAnn that she heard LuAnn said she was manic. Itās just happiness. In her interview, Luann says course Sonja is on something. Theyāre all on something. Sonja does some hopscotch moves, while repeating sheās not manic; sheās happy.
Sonja meets Bethenny at a rich personās designer clothing shop, where Bethenny is trying on some clothes. In her interview, Bethenny says Sonjaās wardrobe is a delightful combination of Leona Helmsley, Ivana Trump, and Falcon Crest. She asks Sonja how the tree lighting was, and Sonja says, it was nice; it was warm out. Bethenny says everyone was late for the clay thing, and we see a clip of her meeting Barbara at a DIY pottery thing, the others showing up an hour late, and Bethenny having to leave shortly afterward to trim the tree with Brynn. She says sheās constantly explaining her parenting style to LuAnn. Sonja says, sheās just doing Lu from her throne. Dorinda joins them, and says she doesnāt want LuAnn talking about her in the cabaret show, and she said sheād do what she damn well pleased. She says that LuAnn was also saying Sonja is on pills. Bethenny says, itās not right. In Sonjaās interview, she says LuAnn is alienating everyone with her behavior. Sheās LuAnnās most loyal friend, and now even sheās getting it. Dorinda wonders how the Miami trip is going to be; if LuAnn will be queen bee. Bethenny says theyāll have an issue. In Bethennyās interview, she says thereās nothing LuAnn could do that would surprise her. They discuss when theyāre arriving, and Dorinda thinks itās going to be a good trip. Bethenny tells her not to jinx it.
Everyone packs from closets that are as big as your house.
Wow. Fastest. Flight. Ever. Weāre in Miami. I actually feel the heat for a moment. Ramona brought ten pairs of shoes for four days. I get it, but itās a bitch to pack it all back up again. They start to get in the airport limo, and realize it wonāt seat all of them. They decide to take two, and Tinsley is shoved out first. In Tinsleyās interview, she says she knows sheās the kid sister. Put baby in a corner, why donāt you? Sheās got it. Ramona has rented a house, which is very different from the hotel I stayed in when I went there. Sheās thrilled with being in warm weather, and they squeal over the view. Ramona says, in person, the house blows the photos away. Thereās no comparison to last yearās house. We flash back to Ramona getting stuck in the elevator. LuAnn canāt wait to get in the pool. Sonja says, this is the life sheās accustomed to.
Thereās a major spread, with all kinds of food, as well as a staff. Sonja says she was only a minute in the door, when she was given a welcome drink. She doesnāt know whatās in it, but sheās gonna have it. Tinsley informs everyone within earshot that Ramona and Harry were French kissing. In Sonjaās interview, she calls him Harry Dubious. She wants to erase him, but canāt because she loves him. Why canāt he stay away from her girlfriends They do a house tour, led by manager Carlos. No big shock, Ramona wants the best room. Like there is one; theyāre all fabulous. We find out from Dorinda, a bathroom shared between two bedrooms called a Jack and Jill. LuAnn suggests they choose rooms. Ramonaās philosophy is, first come, first served. Especially if itās her. I added that last part.
They go out on the deck, and the view of the sunset is unbelievable. In Dorindaās interview, she says if thereās one thing they can count on, itās Ramona saying theyāll stick together, and then not doing it. Thereās not a bad room in the house. Thereās not a fish room. Itās decided, and whatever. All of the rooms are gorgeous, but they all kind of look the same. Carlos says dinner is at seven. In her interview, LuAnn says being back in Miami isnāt easy. She has to stick to the plan, stay sober, and do whatever it takes to navigate through the drama.
We see clips of Ramona ordering staff around during a previous trip. This time, she explains every piece of her wardrobe to some poor guy. Heās probably already looking forward to them leaving. Sonja has a hard time not calling a guy named Tej (pronounced tage, rhymes with page) Raj. Sonja tells him that they have to unpack, and dangles her thong underwear in his face. She tells him LuAnn better get off her high horse. Outside, Dorinda instructs the bartender on making what sheās dubbed a pre-dress drink. She warns him that he doesnāt know what heās dealing with here, but itās fun, and they wonāt let him down. Tej tries to act professional, as Sonja lectures him on his name. Ramona thinks Sonja being so drunk so early is not a good look at all. Dorinda has the bartender taste the drink, and he calls it a Miami mojito. Sonja wants to hide her belly, and says Tej has a little belly too. In her interview, LuAnn says she went for a swim, and when she came back, Sonja was already three sheets to the wind. Itās going to be a long night. Sonja says sheās a little drunk.
Bethenny arrives. In the upstairs bathroom, Sonja is ranting about Ramona making out with Harry. I wish everyone would stop talking about it, since it turns my stomach a little. Ramona says she didnāt, and Tinsley says, yes, she did. Barbara greets Bethenny, who describes the house as spectacular; modern and palatial. Very Miami. Sheās spot-on. They hear screaming, and Barbara tells Bethenny itās Sonja. Bethenny doesnāt know if she wants to enter this yet. Sonja is now fully-clothed, but standing in the bathtub, occasionally making dangerous moves, balancing herself on the side. She says Ramona made out with Harry. Bethenny isnāt surprised that Sonja is already at an eleven, but she is surprised yet another woman made out with Harry. Sonja tries to explain about how they chose the rooms, and Bethenny says as long as sheās the last to get there, and the first one out, sheāll take anything. Sonja wants to pee in the tub, and Tinsley begs her not to, since she might want to take a bath. Dorinda says sheād never touch Harry. In Bethennyās interview, she says, in deference to Sonja, she was the first to be with Tom, and the first to be with Harry. Sonja is the curator of c*ck, and she found all these men.
Dinner is served. Sonja hugs Tej. She loves this place. She hugs another staff member, and tries to make out with Tinsley. In her interview, Tinsley says Sonja is very drunk, and acting a lot different. She sees why someone might think she was on something else, but knows itās just plain old drinking Sonja. Sonja asks where Bethenny the princess is, while she eats something out of the serving bowl with the serving spoon. LuAnn asks if she wants a plate, and it takes a while to get through to Sonja that the bowl is for everyone. Not that they want it now. In her interview, LuAnn says, and sheās the crazy one, thinking Sonja is on something.
LuAnn asks Dorinda if sheās inviting anyone to dinner tomorrow night. LuAnn has guys coming; one more hot than the other. In her interview, she says they have a fabulous house, and theyāre all single and ready to mingle. Sheās hoping Sonja paces herself when the guests are there. She doesnāt want Sonja to look bad. Sonja asks if the guys are straight, used up, or effed upped. LuAnn asks if Sonja doesnāt trust her. Sonja says LuAnn usually screws her guys, and Ramona makes out with her guys. LuAnn says sheās had enough, and Sonja says Ramona made out with Harry. Ramona says she didnāt, but Tinsley says she saw them. Dorinda feels badly, and thinks thereās a lack of respect for Sonja, her feelings, and her past relationships. Even Sonja acts flip about it, but when she drinks, the pain comes out. Iām shocked at Dorindaās insight, especially since sheās never respected Sonjaās past relationships either. Sonja says she was with him thirty years ago, and LuAnn says, who cares? Sonja says they werenāt just friends with benefits, like with Tom. LuAnn says Sonja is living in the past, and Sonja says LuAnn is living in her backyard. Ramona says Sonja is ranting and raving that they took her guys, but sheās had a lot of them. LuAnn tells Sonja to give it a rest. Dorinda says Sonja is upset, and LuAnn says she doesnāt live in the past. In Dorindaās interview, she says if a girlfriend has had any interaction with a guy, she doesnāt date them. Thereās a girl code. Why isnāt she following it? LuAnn tells Dorinda, donāt get involved, and Dorinda says sheāll get involved if she wants to, reminding LuAnn of how sheād said sheāll do what she pleases. She says Sonja has been LuAnnās best advocate, and she needs to take it down a notch. In LuAnnās interview, she says, watching this sober is embarrassing. She doesnāt ever want be like that again. Sonja says she went to LuAnnās rehearsal, and sheās a diva. LuAnn says sheās not, and Sonja tells her, shut up, and get off her high horse. LuAnn tells Sonja not to talk to her like that, but Sonja says she will. LuAnn says she wonāt put up with this, and walks out. She says theyāll talk when Sonja is in the right frame of mind; not when sheās drinking. Dorinda claims that Sonja has been an even better friend to LuAnn than she has. She thinks LuAnn doesnāt want to hear it because sheās done with Sonja, and Sonja repeats LuAnn doesnāt want to hear it. On her way to her room, LuAnn says Sonja is effing wasted. I understand totally why LuAnn wouldnāt want to be around all this, but sheās a little bit like the ex-smoker who gets all stupid when somebody else lights up, even though that was them five minutes ago.
Bethenny finally gets to the table ā looking amazing. Dorinda says theyāre drunk, and doesnāt know if Bethenny can catch up. In Bethennyās interview, she says sheās like Zero Dark Thirty. She has no idea whatās going on. She recognizes drunk Sonja, and drunk Dorinda. Okay, theyāre talking about LuAnn. Sheās going in. Tinsley says LuAnn thought she was being attacked. Barbara says thatās why she left. Bethenny says she realizes Barbara is the leader of the cabaret cult, but she needs to take off the construction goggles. LuAnn thinks the world works for her. Bethenny goes to find LuAnn. She doesnāt want to be mean, but either itās not happening, and theyāre all delusional, or itās happening, and LuAnn is being self-involved and narcissistic.
Bethenny tells LuAnn sheās there to talk, not to listen. She isnāt attacking LuAnn, and LuAnn says, why not? Everyone seems to. Bethenny says she deserves it. LuAnn doesnāt realize, but she takes and takes, and expects, and has an entitlement about her. Itās gone to her head. LuAnn says, no itās gone to Bethennyās head, which makes no sense whatsoever. In her interview, LuAnn says itās been non-stop negativity. Bethenny asks why LuAnn would think theyād go to cabaret five times in one month. LuAnn says if she doesnāt want to go, donāt go. Ā Bethenny says she doesnāt get it. doesnāt get Sonja getting wasted and attacking Sonja is wasted, and LuAnn is running around saying sheās on something. LuAnn says she wanted to talk to Sonja tonight, but Sonja is in no shape to talk. At the table, Sonya complains about being a doormat. Bethenny says sheās not going to sit and yammer with them at the table, but sheās just saying her piece. LuAnn says, let them talk. She and Bethenny say goodnight. In LuAnnās interview, she says she feels like barricading herself, or finding a safe space, but there isnāt a house big enough to be safe.
Sonja is nodding out at the table. Ramona says she canāt fall asleep; theyāre going out. She knows a spot nearby. In her interview, she says Sonja shot her wad too early. She asks if Dorinda wants to go, but thatās a no. She asks Bethenny, who says, what about Barbara? Barbara says Ramona doesnāt want her to come, and tells Ramona that she can say it. Ramona says she and Tinsley can catch up. Bethenny feels like Barbara is being left out, and Tinsley says sheās not going to be part of a Mean Girls scenario. Sheāll go if Barbara wants to come. Barbara is like, thanks, but no thanks, saying in her interview, Ramona already ruined it. Ramona and Tinsley go upstairs. Tinsley wants to change before they leave.
Bethenny tells Sonja, go to bed. Sonja says theyāre not hot, and Bethenny says, sheās right; theyāre hideous. Go to bed. Bethenny tells her, go out bed or sheāll knock her out. Sonja says sheāll knock Bethenny out, and Bethenny tells her to give it her best shot. Sonja tries to get up, and falls, cracking her head on the table on her way down. Thatās gotta hurt.
Next time, an ambulance arrives, LuAnn thinks the women have a problem with her success <snort>, and Mario arrives.
š¹Ā Charleston MiniCapā¦
On Southern Charm, Craig seems to be getting a little Game of Thrones-ish handsome. Although I could be loss projecting. Naomieās business is really booming. Plus, sheās helping at the restaurant, since her parents are in Nice. Chelseaās father asked if she was okay with seeing Nick only every few months, and wondered if there was a future. Chelsea said Nick has a three year contract (he does something involving racing, but I forget what), and is planning on moving to Charleston after that. After pointing out that Chelsea always picked absent boyfriends, her father said she could do worse.
Cameran fretted over an imaginary something happening to Palmer. Her mother said it wasnāt healthy, and to get it out of her head. Craig tagged along with Chelsea for tree shopping, and he blabbed about how expensive Kathrynās place was, and that sheād gotten a Rolls Royce. Her business with Gwynnās is also a success. Sheās now designing and rebranding. Good for her. I find her fascinating. Sheās gone from doormat/harridan to a modern Southern belle. She tells Naomie that sheās dating a Democratic Senator. Heās only 38, thank God, and a nice looking dude. Craig gossiped about this to Chelsea as well, telling her that Senator Joeās newly ex-wife has accused him of abuse, and he didnāt run for office again because of the divorce. Chelsea and Craig both thought it was too reminiscent of Thomas. Kathryn said sheās stressed, and wanted to do something fun, and suggested a girls trip. She told Naomie, itās a hard knock life for girl bosses.
Shep looked at puppies, but his mother said she wasnāt taking a third dog on for him. He insisted it would help him be responsible. Would someone please get him to therapy? Craig found out that Madison was hitting on Danniās boyfriend, via another friend, and sliding into his DMs. Shep and Craig decided to tell Austen for his own good. Austen had stars in his eyes, and Madison was seriously leading him on.
Naomie hosted an event at the restaurant, inviting her friends, influencers, and people who could get the word out about the place. Kathryn was doing so well, Cameran wasnāt sure whether she was the mother of two or a rapper. I thought it was weird that Danni had to explain the modern treehouse hotel to Cameran, since sheās in real estate. Does she never look at dream houses online?
After deciding they had to let him know what was up with Madison, Shep and Craig made plans to meet with Austen. Craig wondered if it was their first intervention, being on that side, and Shep said he didnāt want any disturbances in the force. They discussed their plan before Austen met them for drinks and food. It didnāt take long before the plan was abandoned, and Shep just launched into asking Craig to divulge the information. Austen didnāt want to believe it, so Craig called Danni, who confirmed that Madison was showing interest in Gentry on Instagram. Shep and Craig pushed Austen to call Madison immediately, saying heād never do it if he didnāt do it now. Madison almost instantly copped to it, but claimed it was meaningless; nothing happened. Austen congratulated her for hitting on Danniās boyfriend, thus ending their relationship. I think. I felt badly for him, but he seems to pick unavailable women. Maybe heās not really ready for commitment. God knows heās not ready for a career.
Next time, Kathryn is MIA, Cameran has her girls trip, and Austen tries to make excuses.
Oh come on. Sheās one of the things that makes the show worth watching. Between her and Ramona, where else would we see such cluelessness? Then again, production companies donāt exactly like an insurance risk.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
Scotty finds Ava in the interrogation room. She asks what heās doing there, and he says he heard she got arrested on the police scanner. Sheās not walking into the arraignment alone. Heās there; let him help her. She says if he wants to help, bring her confirmation that she killed Ryan.
Jordan stirs, and Curtis says he doesnāt know how she does it; waking up looking beautiful every day. She calls him a liar, and he says, facts. She starts to sit up, and he tells her, be careful. Heāll get a nurse. She says, talk to her. What happened? He asks what she remembers. She says he came back from Canada. Did he find Ryan?
On the phone, Monica finds out Ryan is still in surgery. Drew approaches, and she asks how heās doing. He says thatās kind of why heās there. He has some things to take care of before he and Kim leave town. She says, theyāre going away together?
Julian gives Kim some paperwork, and says they should have no problem going through customs. Kim thanks him, and he says he knows how much the trip means to her. He hopes it brings her peace. She does too. He hugs her, and says he wishes he could make it easier. She says he is. She knows Oscar would want her to do this. She goes into the bedroom to get her passport, and Julian calls Alexis. He thanks her for the expedited paperwork. Kim needs to bring Oscarās ashes to Mount Kilimanjaro. He never thought things could move that fast. Sheās glad she can help, and he says he owes her already for getting him out of jail. She says he should thank Doc for dropping the charges. He wishes all of his problems were that easily solved. Kim comes back, and he says he was thanking Alexis for greasing the wheels. She says, he got arrested?
Sam and Jason look into Shilohās room. Jason asks how sheās feeling, and Sam says, like a huge weight has been lifted. Itās one of the hardest cons sheās ever had to run. She hated pretending to believe what Shiloh said; it was disgusting. Jason says heāll see if Monica can get a rush on the toxicology report.
Neil visits Alexis. He tells her that heās anxious to see how the plan to neutralize Shiloh panned out. Alexis says, apparently, he drugged Sam, who was kept for observation, but sheāll be okay. Heās glad about that, but wonders how did the plan work?
Sam sits on Shilohās bed. He says, please tell him that Jason failed, and adds, no matter how hard Jason tries, he canāt keep them apart.
Ava asks if Ryan is dead or not, but Scotty doesnāt know. She says she lives in hope. What happened is justice; a knife in Ryanās back. Her only regret is that she didnāt twist it. Scotty says she can think that, but donāt say it. If he does, she could face a murder rap. She says he makes it sound like sheās done something to be ashamed of. She avenged her daughterās death. Scotty says she can call it revenge or justice, but sheās pleading not guilty.
Jordan tells Curtis that she needs to know. He tells her, relax. Ava used herself as bait, luring Ryan to a remote cabin, where he caught up with her. Chase took Ryan into custody, and Ava stabbed him in the back while he was handcuffed. Heās in surgery. Jordan wonders if heāll make it, but Curtis doesnāt know. She says she canāt blame Ava. Badge or no badge, sheād want the same thing. Curtis says they need Ryan to live. She asks what he isnāt he telling her.
Drew tells Monica that he and Kim are leaving for Tanzania. Theyāre taking Oscarās ashes to Mont Kilimanjaro, since Oscar never made the trip. He wanted her blessing, since the Quartermaines are usually buried in the crypt. She says, not this time. She thinks Kilimanjaro is perfect for Oscar, but if they donāt mind, sheād like to put Oscarās plaque in with the rest of the family. Drew thinks Oscar would like that. He loved being part of the family. He had a special spirit. Monica says he got it naturally from his father. Drew doesnāt know about that, but appreciates her saying it. Jason approaches, saying he doesnāt want to interrupt. Drew says itās not an interruption. Theyāre family, right?
Alexis tells Neil that they need proof Shiloh drugged Sam. Then they can force him to return Kristinaās Pledge. Neil thinks maybe that will cancel some of Kristinaās self-criticism and self-blame, but she still has a long way to go. Alexis appreciates his help, and he says heās still her therapist; sheās still his priority. Alexis says sheās not sure sheās the one with the problem. Kristina appears, and says, that would be her.
Shiloh tells Sam that Jason canāt hurt them now. His heart is full that she still believes, and is listening to her inner voice. She says heās so in love with himself. Heās the one in love with his inner voice. Ā He asks what sheās saying, and she says, game over, Shiloh, Hank, David, or whatever heās calling himself. You lose.
Ava asks Scotty what difference it makes, as long as the bastard who killed her daughter is dead. He says a first year law student could handle her case. She has to plead temporary insanity. Ava says if the DA says it was premeditated, sheād be right. Ava had every intention of killing Ryan. It didnāt play out the way sheād planned, but hopefully, she got the job done. He says, how about this? She matters to him. She might have given up on herself, but he hasnāt.
Julian tells Kim it was no big deal; one night in lockup. He was defending his sisterās honor, and slugged Doc, but he dropped the charges. Kim heard him say there were other problems. What else isnāt he telling her? He says heās a big boy; he can take care of himself. She knows he can, but she wants to know if he needs her. Is he in trouble? His phone rings. He says, itās Scotty, and might be about Ava. Scotty asks where he is. Didnāt he hear the news Ava was arrested? Sheās at the PCPD, and needs him now. Julian tells Kim that he has to go. Avaās been arrested. She says sheās coming with him, but he says she has a plane to catch. When she comes back, heāll be there and waiting for her. She says heād better be, and they kiss.
Curtis tells Jordan, something else happened. She says she was relieved to hear he was okay. Her heart was beating hard, and she couldnāt catch her breath. He says she had a cardiac episode, and she asks if he means a heart attack. He says, everything is under control, and she tells him, just say it. He says the dialysis put a strain on her heart. If she continues it, her heart will be compromised.
Jason asks if Drew wants him to do anything while heās gone. Drew says, maybe one thing. He can get a head start on the plans for the treehouse. Monica says Oscar expected them to build it together, and Jason says heāll order the supplies, and they can start when Drew gets back. They shake hands, and Drew leaves. Monica says she didnāt want to worry Drew any further, but howās Sam. Jason says, sheās clear to go home, but they need her to expedite the toxicology report. They need proof Shiloh drugged Sam.
Alexis says it doesnāt look like Kristina got much sleep, and Kristina says she had a rough night. She knows Sam just got involved with DOD because of her. Neil says Kristinaās concern is admirable, and shows that Shiloh no longer has a hold over her, but Kristina says, he does. Thereās something about DOD she didnāt tell them.
Julian meets Scotty at the station, and asks, what the hell happened? Scotty says Ryan tried to resurrect himself, and Ava tried to put an end to him once and for all, allegedly sticking a knife in his back while he was handcuffed. Julian says, good for her, but Scotty says sheās pleading guilty. He wants her to plead temporary insanity, but she wonāt budge. He wants Julian to talk to her.
Ava tells Kiki that sheāll be able to rest. Her killer is going to pay. Julian comes in, and Ava says Scotty must have called him. Julian has to hand it to her. She had him fooled. Nice work. She fooled him into thinking she was in love with Doc. She asks if Ryan is dead. He doesnāt know for sure, but heās guessing no. He tells her that she canāt plead guilty. She asks, why? She set out to avenge her daughter, and itās what she did. Sheās not hiding it; sheās proud of it.
Josslyn visits Kim, saying she got Kimās message. Itās weird. They were together practically 24/7 before Oscar passed away, and now Josslyn hasnāt seen her since. Kim says she couldnāt face the Nurses Ball, and Josslyn says she almost didnāt go herself. Cameron brought her a message from Oscar, a video heād pre-recorded. He said he wanted her to live her life, starting at the Nurses Ball by singing. Kim can only imagine how hard it was. Josslyn says she knows it sounds weird, but when she thought she couldnāt do it, Oscar was there. She saw him, and didnāt want to let him down, so she sang. Kim says, itās not weird. Sheās sure Oscar was there. He loved music, and he loved her, which is why she and Drew are sure heād want her to have this. He hands her Oscarās guitar.
Curtis tells Jordan that theyāll get through this. Jordan says the kidney transplant isnāt a quality of life issue anymore; itās life or death. She knows why he wants Ryan alive. Doc is a match, and Ryan is his twin. Curtis says if Ryan lives, heāll convince him to donate. She asks, if he dies? and Curtis says heās going to save her. He doesnāt care what it costs, or what favors he has to call in. Wherever he has to go, heāll go there. She says donāt make her arrest him. He says as ruthless as Ryan was, heās that in love. Heās going to find a way to give her the second chance at life she deserves.
Alexis tells Kristina, thereās no point reliving nightmare, but she wants to say it while she has the courage. Itās not what Shiloh did, itās what she did before joining the Trust. He wanted her to make an offering; a secret that was deep and important. Alexis asks if she means the Pledge. Kristina asks if Alexis knows what she gave Shiloh, and Alexis says, not unless she wants to tell.
Shiloh tells Jason and Sam that Sonny threatened him. Jason says, Sonny doesnāt make threats. Sam says Shiloh has no idea how hard she had to work to convince Sonny to let her deal with him herself. Kristina is her sister, but Sonny is an overprotective father. She wouldnāt be surprised if Sonny did deal with Shiloh himself. Not now; thereās too much scrutiny. Jason says when heās sent to Pentonville, when everyone has forgotten about him, accidents happen. Shiloh asks what they want. Jason says, KristinaāsPledge. Give it to them or they give him up to the cops.
Ava thinks she should get a medal for stabbing Ryan. The DA agreed to call off the search, giving a serial killer a free pass. Ava never believed he was dead, and she out-manipulated him. The only reason she didnāt pull the trigger, was because Curtis said Kiki would want her to help save Jordan, and he was right. Kiki was too generous for her own good, but Ava knows better. The only way to get justice in this world is to take it. Scotty says Curtis can testify to her state of mind. If she flushes her life down the drain, Ryan wins. Is that what she wants?
Josslyn tells Kim thatās sheāll have to see if she remembers what Oscar taught her. Drew arrives, and asks if Kim is ready. He tells Josslyn the guitar looks good on her. Kim tells him that she wanted Josslyn to have before they left. Josslyn asks where theyāre going, and Kim says theyāre taking a trip. Drew says theyāre going to make Oscarās trip to Mount Kilimanjaro. Kim adds, to say goodbye to their son.
Monica joins Curtis is Jordanās room. He says he was just explaining about getting a new kidney. Monica says, thatās the plan. Does Jordan have any questions? Jordan asks if Ryan is out of surgery, and Monica says, stand down, commissioner. She just had a serious episode, and canāt afford any strain on her heart. She tells Jordan to take a leave of absence. Let someone else do the job. She helped save Port Charles from a monster. The least they can do is help give her back her life.
Kristina says when Shiloh told her that he wanted something important and personal, she thought about when she tried to blackmail Parker, but he didnāt want that. He wantedā¦ Neil says, something more useful that he could cash in later. Kristina says she was too stupid to see it, and Alexis says she was betrayed by someone she trusted. Kristina says, now theyāre all going to pay the price, and Alexis asks what she told him. Kristina says, something about her family.
Shiloh asks if this is over if he gives them the Pledge. Jason says, itās already over. Heās never going to bother Kristina again. Itās up to him if he walks away or not. Shiloh says Heāll cooperate, and Jason asks where the Pledges are. Shiloh says in the place where Jason almost killed him.
Ava tells Julian she lured Ryan to her cabin with every intention of killing him, and stabbed him in the back in front of police witnesses, but she was never more sane or sure of anything. How can she get around that? Julian says they can deal with the questions, but he canāt deal with her giving up. She needs to keep her mouth shut, and do what Scotty says. She calls Scotty her knight in shining armor. Julian says if she wants revenge, she needs to plead not guilty. If Ryan ends up in Ferncliff while she goes to prison, she wonāt be able to finish what she started.
Josslyn says, Oscar talked a lot about Kilimanjaro, especially after he got sick. Oscar would want them to take him there. He wouldnāt want to be in an urn in a vault, but under the stars. If he knew they were doing it together, it would make him even happier. Drew asks if she wants a ride, but she thinks sheāll stop by the park. Sheās going to Oscarās Meadow, and see if she remembers the chords he taught her. She thanks Kim, and hugs her. Drew hopes she thinks about Oscar when she plays, and she says sheās always thinking of him. She hugs Drew, and tells them to take lots of pictures. She leaves, and Kim says Josslyn has been through so much, and stays so strong. Drew says, sheās not the only one.
Monica checks Jordanās vitals, and says her blood pressure is elevated, and she has a low grade fever. The sooner they find a kidney, the better. Curtis says they need Ryan to make it through surgery. Monica says sheāll check on him. Jordan thanks her, and Monica says again, they owe her. She leaves, and Jordan doesnāt know whatās worse; her heart nearly stopping or agreeing to a leave of absence. Curtis says sheāll be back to fighting for truth and justice in no time. Until then just get better. Let him pamper her; heāll fluff her pillow, spoon feed her rocky road ice cream, whatever she needs. She says she has everything she needs right there, and he kisses her.
Alexis tells Kristina, donāt worry. Whatever she said, theyāll deal with it. Neil thinks itās a family matter, and itās best to keep it that way. Kristina thanks him for his help, and he says, thereās more where that came from. Heās just a phone call away. When heās gone, Alexis says Kristina is very brave to come forward. Whatever secret she told, her father will take care of it. Kristina says, itās not about him.
Sam and Jason go to the tower. Sam looks sick, and remembers Shiloh starting to get undressed, and saying they were destined to know each other on every level. It starts tonight. Jason tells her that she can wait downstairs, but she says sheāll be okay. She thought she could fight him off, but she couldnāt. She was thinking, poor Kristina; she would have been alone. Jason says Sam would have been looking out for her. They start looking for the Pledges.
Kim says she promised not to cry on Drewās shoulder anymore, and he asks what else is he good for? She says he needs his strength to climb the mountain, and more when he gets to the top. He says thatās why theyāre doing it together. Kim says they have a plane to catch, and he says, they do. Letās go. They head out.
Ava tells Julian it never occurred to her that Ryan might live. He would just end up back in Ferncliff or some other institution. Julian says, and Kikiās murder goes unavenged. Scotty returns, saying he spoke to the judge. Ava is going to be arraigned this afternoon. He hopes Julian convinced her to fight. Ava tells him, donāt just stand there looking good. Start earning your fee.
Curtis says he and Jordan never got their honeymoon in Fiji. They could start looking at hotels. Sun and sand will do them some good. Monica tells them that Ryan is out of surgery, and Curtis asks if heās going to make it. She says, itās too early tell. Jordan wonders why Ryan would consent to give her a kidney.
Alexis says Shiloh needed leverage to use against Kristina or someone she loves. Kristina says sheās so sorry. Alexis says, if the secret isnāt about Kristinaās fatherā¦ itās about her.
Jason opens a desk drawer, and says, found it.. Sam asks how they know those are real, and Jason says theyāll have to open one. He picks up Margauxās envelope. Good choice! He opens it, and looks at Sam, saying, it looks real to him. Sam looks through the envelopes and finds Kristinaās. She says, thatās it.Shiloh is finally finished. Jason says, not yet, but theyāre close.
Tomorrow, Sasha tells Nina that she loves it there, Alexis asks Kristina whatās in the Pledge, Maxie doesnāt believe it, and Jason tells Sonny he has leverage against the DA.
The Haves and the Have Nots
Madison keeps trying to call David, but gets voicemail. He asks his co-worker Tisha (I got a name!) if sheās sure itās him, and she says, itās the same address. He thinks David is probably out on Valium. He says he told Jeffrey not to go over there. He tries the radio, and Tisha makes a call. Madison thinks itās David, but sheās gotten Veronica, whoās just pulling into her driveway. Madison says he thinks Jeffrey has been hurt, and to come to the hospital. She says, who is this? and he realizes heās not talking to David. He says, itās Madison, and Veronica asks, what happened? He says, just come. Veronica drives back out.
Madison asks why Tisha called Jeffreyās mother. She says, itās on his records, and sheās his mother. He says Tisha doesnāt know her. David calls back, and Madison says he needs to come to the hospital. Itās Jeffrey. David asks, whatās wrong? and Madison says he just needs to come. David is like, damn, and jets.
Veronica gets there first. Tisha tells her the ambulance isnāt there yet; sheās still waiting to hear. Veronica says Tisha called her. What the hell happened? Madison comes out, and says, a shooting. They got a call from the address that there were two gunshot wounds to the head. David arrives, and Madison says, there are two gunshot wounds to the head coming in. Davis asks if Jeffrey has been shot, but Madison doesnāt know. David asks why he called, and Madison says, itās his address; Spanish Moss Trail. Veronica says, whose address that is. Is it that boy? David says, yes. She says she told him to get that boy in line. David asks if Madison has called the ambulance. Madison says heās been trying, but heās not getting a response. They must be working on him. David says he should have made Jeffrey leave, and Veronica asks if Jeffrey was with that homosexual girl. Tisha gets a call, and says, itās not two; itās one wound, but she doesnāt know which one of them it is. It doesnāt look good. She says sheās sorry. A gurney is quickly wheeled past, and Veronica yells for Jeffrey. David says heāll kill that son of a bitch.
Meanwhile, at the Iron Bone (I just like saying that), Mitch sees a cousin/uncle/thug/whatever, and says, look whoās up early drinking beer. Dude says, itās the breakfast of champions. Funny. I thought that was a Hallās cough drop, coffee, and a cigarette. Mitch asks where Uncle Vinnie is. Heās going to meet with Cryer. Dude says, the guy who stabbed Uncle Vinnie? but Mitch says, his father. Dude suggests he get Vinnieās $50K, and while heās at it, he heard Vinnie talking about that Black kid. He wants his money. Mitch says Benny is working on it, and dude wonders how the hell Benny has $8 million, and canāt pay back the family. Mitch asks if heās stupid, and dude says, whatās stupid is Benny not paying what he owed. Uncle Vinnie was drunk last night, and talking crazy. Mitch says heāll be back later with the money, and dude says heād better be.
Madison tells David and Veronica, still no word on the surgery. Veronica asks, what kind of hospital is this? and David says, stay calm. She says she told him, but he doesnāt need to hear that. She asks what the address is, and he says, Spanish Moss Trail, apartment number seven; why? She wants to see what happened, and make sure the DA gets all the evidence. Sheās going to put that bastard homosexual away for life. David says their son is in surgery, and may not make it. She says, Jeffrey will make it. Heās a fighter like his momma. Sheās a survivor, not like him, letting Jeffrey go be with those people. Theyārewicked. Doesnāt he get it? Theyāre evil. Destruction follows them everywhere. Does he know how many are on crystal meth? Disease and death follows them, and itās what he allowed for their child. Theyāresodomites, and he allowed it. He did that, and now look at this. This is war, and itās all his fault. She tried to tell him. If Jeffrey doesnāt make it, she promisesā¦ A crying Madison approaches them, and says heās sorry. Jeffrey didnāt make it. Just as Iām thinking, hmmā¦ we didnāt actually see him, Madison says he was told the African American guy didnāt make it. Veronica asks, why do you people lie so much? You lie about everything. Lying is in your DNA. He even lies about something this serious. The smell on him disgusts her. She comes close to him, and sniffs. She says he smells like a lie. Why is he crying? Donāt cry over her boy; heās not dead. She grabs Madisonās face, and says, liar. She walks out. David asks where he is. Madison calls the doctor, and David cries.
Wyatt pretends to be Jim, and calls through to Kathrynās car.
In Kathrynās car, impressing his friends, RK tells them heās changed things. Heās different; heās better. Heās got them. The phone rings, startling him. Wyatt tells him, get his ass over there. RK says his guy wasnāt around, and he had to wait until morning. Wyatt had better have the money. Wyatt says RK better be on his way. If he isnāt, Jim is going to report the car stolen, and RK will get caught with his stuff. RK says just make sure he has the damn money. Heās on his way. He says, you can call the car. Itās like a spaceship
Jim sees Kathryn sleeping, and slams the door. He says, hungover? and she says, yes, you ass. He says, good. Is he talking too LOUD? She says, like heās never been hungover. He says the child who brought her home stole her car. She asks, what child? and he says she doesnāt remember? She says, who cares? and he says her car is gone. He stole it. She says sheāll get another one, but Jim says not before he puts the kidās ass in jail. She says, the kid from the bar? He says sheās stupid when it comes to money, but she disagrees. Thatās why she has a lot, and heās done. He has none. The stupidest thing she ever did was marry him. He says that was the smartest thing. He keeps her in money. Itās his brand that kept her rich. She gave Hanna $8 million; is that smart? Kathryn says, sheāll give it back, and tells him, donāt go near Hannaās son; she means it. He tells her, take a shower. She smells like a daycare. She suggests he take a hike off a cliff. In a really odd moment, he helps her up, and fixes the covers. Force of habit?
Wyatt tells Jim that someone is coming up the driveway. Jim says, heās a Malone. Mitch rings the bell, and Jim comes out. Mitch introduces himself, saying, he came to negotiate a truce. Money for his son. Wyatt did a lot of damage, and the family is pissed. Heās there to keep the peace. Jim says he has no idea what Mitch is talking about, and Mitch asks if thatās a game Jim wants to play. Jim asks how he knows it was Wyatt, and Mitch says he found the receipt with Wyattās name on it. Jim asks what he wants, and Mitch says, $75K. Jim asks if thatās how much the drugs were worth that Wyatt bought, and Mitch says, itās not about what Wyatt bought. Itās about him buying peace. Jim thinks itās unreasonable, but Mitch says he doesnāt. Especially if his grandma found out his son put hers in the hospital. Jim has to agree, and Mitch says heāll wait. Heās not going anywhere until he gets it. Jim says heāll write a check, but Mitch says, the family doesnāt do checks. Cash only. Jim says heāll bring it to the bar in the morning. Mitch says his uncle is pretty pissed. He suggests Jim give to him. Jim says, if he does this, his son will be left alone. Mitch says, yeah, but Jim has a question. Itās usually blood for blood. Whatās different? Mitch says Jim has him in the middle. He doesnāt need this war. Jim says, all right.
Wyatt asks what Mitch said, and Jim asks how much he spent buying drugs from them. Wyatt asks how much Jim stole from him. Jim has half a mind to let them have Wyattās sorry ass. Wyatt says it would be better than being stuck there. Jim says the Malones arenāt playing games; theyāll kill Wyatt. Itās serious business. Wyatt says if Jim hadnāt taken his money, he wouldnāt be in this situation. Jim wonders how he raised such a fool, and Wyatt says Jimās a fool for taking his money. Jim says he did it for Wyattās own good. Every time Wyatt does damage, and Jim digs out of the pile of sh*t, Wyatt makes another one for him to climb into. Wyatt tells Jim, go to hell. Jim says, he might, but Wyattās ass better be happy in his room. If the Malones get to it before they get their money, he wonāt have an ass left. Jim asks, is this what happens when you get a participation award? Ha-ha! Everyone is cracking me up tonight.
Scott hunts down Roderick at the Artisian. He says heās with the Attorney Generalās office. Roderick asks what he can do for him, and Scott says he can start be not looking nervous. Does he have something to hide? Roderick says, no, and Scott shows him a picture of Candace, asking if he knows her. Roderick says, no, and Scott asks if he mentioned he was an FBI agent; top of his class. Roderick says, good for him. Scott says he rose to the top quickly, and knows Roderick is lying. Heāll ask again; does he know her? Roderick says, no, he doesnāt, and Scott says he wants to make it hard. Okay. He makes a call, asking about Roderickās real name. Roderick asks what heās doing, and Scott says, calling Homeland Security. Roderick gets super nervous, and says he remembers; he knows her. Scott hangs up. Roderick asks if heās getting deported, but Scott says that depends on how much help heās going to be. Theyāve got cameras all around. They can start with surveillance. Whereās security? Roderick leads the way.
Candace asks what Charles is what up to today, and he says, what else? Theyāre packing up and moving. Heād love for her to see it. Sheās excited that she gets to see his house. A house tells a lot about a person. He laughs, and looks out the window. She asks if itās something interesting, and he says, yeah. America. She calls him Mr. President Elect, and he says she likes the sound of that. She says she likes the sound of him, especially right before that moment. He purrs. He says, no, he doesnāt, and she says, like a kitten. He says he roars like a lion, and she says, a baby lion. Hakuna Matata. Thereās a knock at door. A guy who isnāt Landon says he needs to talk to Charles in private, and Candace goes to her adjoining room.
Not-Landon tells Charles, Lisa from the Times is doing a story on Candace, and itās not a good one. Landon flew NYC to see if he can get the story killed, but he thinks itās still going to go. Candace blackmailed and damaged several high profile. Her cover was blown when they saw her on TV. Charles says, Landon will take care of it, but not-Landon doesnāt think so. He knows Lisa, and thereās this guy. He shows Charles a picture of the AG, and says, heās already spoken to the President. They think heās the one making trouble, and they need to get Candace out of there. Charles asks how long they have, and not-Landon says, it depends on Landon, but heās pretty sure thereās nothing Landon can do. Charles says, itās his job, but not-Landon says if they donāt handle this now, it could get messy and nasty. Charles hears him, but doesnāt want Candace to go. Not-Landon knows he likes her, but sheās trouble for him, and them. They need to distance themselves from her. Charles wants her to come. If not-Landon hears from Landon, let him know.
Candace comes back, and asks if everything is okay. He says, just Presidential stuff. She asks what itās like in the White House. Is there someone to teach you protocol? He says, yeah, and she says she has so many questions. He has to shower, and she offers to join him, but he says, no. He needs a moment.
Candaceās phone rings. Itās Benny. He asks if sheās all right. He saw the news. Is she with him? She says she thinks so, and Benny asks if theyāre dating? She says, thatās what it looks like. He tells her, be careful, and she asks, why? He says because heās her annoying kid brother, and he always has to look out for her. Thatās why. She asks if Hanna saw, and what she said. Benny tells her, not much. Sheās been acting funny lately. It has something to do with that dude sheās seeing. He says heāll find out. He asks if Charles knows about everything, and she says he does. Hanna comes down, and thereās a three-way hello. Benny says heāll call Candace back later.
Benny asks if Hanna is making breakfast, but she says theyāll pick something up on the way to the bank. Theyāre giving the money back. Benny says he needs to pay Mitchās family. She says she knows that. She talked to Kathryn, whoās going to give her a loan off of the interest so Benny can pay them. And heās going to help her pay Kathryn back. She tells him, donāt borrow from people like that no more, and he promises he wonāt. The doorbell rings, and Benny says heāll get it, but Hanna says, donāt. He asks if itās that dude, and she says she doesnāt want talk to him. Benny says heās been blowing up her phone all day. What did he do? Hanna says, let it go. Benny says heāll break Derrickās neck, but Hanna tells him to tend to his own wounds right now. Derrick just isnāt the man she thought he was. Benny says he told her there was something he didnāt like; he knew it. She says, let it go. Benny wants to know what Derrick did, but she tells him, get dressed. The bell rings again
Tisha tells Madison that sheās sorry. He asks if sheās sure the one who died was African American. She is, and he says, the one they took to the ER? She says, heās not. They need a relative to ID the body, and Madison says heāll talk to David. Tisha asks if heās okay, and he says, no. She tells him again, sheās sorry. Madison tells David they need him to identify the body. David cries. Madison says he is so sorry, and David says take him to his son. Why didnāt we see either one of them though? Iām still thinking there could be a mix-up here.
Scott goes through security footage. He sees Candace follow a guy to his room. Scott says heāll be taking all the footage, but Roderick says he canāt let him. He needs to call the owner. Scott tells him to do what he feels. He tells the security guy to leave, and asks Roderick whatās going on? A girl pays him, and he gives her money later. Itās happening night after night. Roderick thought he was looking for Candace, but Scott says heās looking for everything. He wants to know whatās going on ā now. Roderick asks if he needs a lawyer. Scott says Roderick needs to tell him whatās going on, or heās going to be arrested. Spit it out. Roderick wants to call the owner, but Scott says heāll take Roderick along with the evidence. He asks who the leader of the ring is, and Roderick says, not him. Scott asks if itās the owner, but he says sheās not aware of it. Scott asks who she is, and Roderick says, Kathryn Cryer is the main owner. Thereās a board, but she owns the largest share. Scott says it could make money for her, but Roderick says, itās small money to her. Scott asks if Roderick is having an affair with her, and he says, noā¦ okay. Scott says he saw the damn tape. Stop lying, and tell him everything. Does her husband know? Roderick says, no. Jim threatened him. Scott says he saw that moment at the bar. It didnāt look pleasant. Roderick says, itwasnāt. Scott asks, whoās in charge? and Roderick finally says, Candace. Scott says, now theyāre talking. Does the President know she was a prostitute? Roderick doesnāt know, and Scott says, get her on the phone. Roderick says, she spooks easy; sheāll know right away. Scott says Roderick has been very helpful, but he needs a lot more. Roderick says, if he tells Scott everything, will he still get deported? Scott says that depends on how much he helps. Keep bringing it. Scott asks, whoās this guy? pointing to RK. Roderick says, he works with her. Scott points to Rocky, and says, this guy? Rocky says theyāre all in this together. Scott asks, is there a code word? Roderick says if you order whiskey on the rocks with a beer chaser and mudded lime. Scott says, okay. Letās have some fun.
Madison and David approach the body. David takes a breath. Madison holds his. The cover is lifted, and David saysā¦
Veronica is on a porch, and when someone opens the door, sheās shocked.
Next time, Madison tells David they got a call from that address, Hanna tells Benny theyāre giving the money back, and Jim tells Kathryn if they donāt give the Malones $75K cash by the end of the day, theyāll put a hit out on Wyatt.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Itās the last breakfast in Hawaii. Kyle isnāt feeling well, and canāt afford to be sick. When she gets home, she has to get ready for Farrahās 30th birthday. Dorit says sheās a little tired and anxious to get home. We see clips of Kyle and Mauricio out the night before. Camille joins the women and Mauricio. In her interview, she says itās kind of trippy, waking up and being a Mrs. again. Mauricio asks if theyāre going anywhere for a honeymoon, and Camille says, Switzerland. Kyle, who canāt seem to keep a lid on it, says she found out something weird. One of the family home of one of Alexiaās friendās was burglarized. The construction workers were taking a lie detector test, and LVP was there taking one. Camille says, itās ridiculous. Over a dog? Honestly, I donāt get their reaction to this, since theyāre the ones who made the big deal out of calling LVP a liar. Camille says she hasnāt seen anything from LVP. LisaR tries to get her to admit itās a huge devastation, but Camille says, itās a little owey. LisaR says LVP doesnāt have to behave that way. Camille thinks itās hurtful and sad. She wishes LVP could be there for her and dismiss all of this. Kyle says they have to get moving, and Camille thanks them all for coming.
Denise gets home from filming. She finds a gift from LisaR and Harry. The note says, Cheers to you and Aaron. Many happy endings! Eloise lost a tooth, and Denise tells her about the tooth fairy. In her interview, Denise says sheās grateful that Aaron is okay with her being on location with her ex-boyfriend. If their roles were reversed, she doesnāt know if sheād be as understanding. She might say she was, but sheād be a little jealous. Aaron is puzzled about the happy endings remark, and she says she may have done something he wonāt be too happy about. We flash back to her telling the story about finding him a happy ending when she went camping. She says she didnāt get into the details, and told them he was mortified. Aaron says, it was awkward. Denise says it might not have been the weirdest thing ever if she hadnāt been a hundred years old. Aaron says, two hundred. She says some of the women were a little judgmental, but they can judge all they want. He says, itās out there now.
Kyle packs her million pairs of shoes back up. She says it was so much fun. Everyone had a great time. and got along. That in itself is a wedding gift for Camille. In the airport limo, LisaR brings up an article in People magazine about LVP and Camille. Dorit says she was way surprised. LisaR reads that Camille said LVP helped her take a leap of faith, and she respects LVPās decision not to attend the wedding. In LisaRās interview, she says Camille tells them one thing, and something different in the article. She doesnāt trust both sides of Camilleās mouth. Because I guess Camille canāt possibly feel more than one way, or maybe felt differently later on. LisaR says Camille needs to own her sh*t, and had better step up. Ha-ha! Or what? Since she can never stop being a big-mouthed jerk, LisaR tells Dorit that Camille says not nice things behind her back. We flash back to Camille saying Dorit makes the hairs on the back of her neck stand up. Dorit says Camille claimed it was great getting to know her. We see a clip from the camping trip where Camille says now that she knows Dorit better, they can move forward. Iād also like to point out that when Camille said that to LisaR, it was way before the camping trip. Dorit says, donāt pretend to be nice.Ā Kyle tells her that Camille says what she thinks someone wants to hear. Teddi doesnāt care about the article, but at least tell them. I canāt believe none of these women understand how tabloids work.
Dorit tells PK heās not allowed to have chips. Crunch on carrots. Somehow, I donāt think thatās going to work for him.
Erika asks Tom if he wants to come to a party. She got a text from Kyle, but he suddenly has something else to do. Canāt say I blame him.
Kyle picks up LisaR, who disgusts me at this point. LisaR is going for a mammogram. Both her mom and half-sister had double mastectomies, and sheās a little nervous. Kyle asks what LisaR is wearing to the party, but LisaR wants it to be a surprise. Kyle says there are going to be five hundred people. She still has to get a Ferris wheel. She says the party cost about fifteen Birkin bags. LisaR asks what she remembers about being pregnant the first time. She was screaming and crying, and locked the door when she found out there were so many tests, and the nurse wasnāt having it. Well, that does sound a little insane.
LisaR says, it was quite a weekend. When People magazine came out, she lost her sh*t. She wasnāt happy that she told Dorit that Camille was talking about her, but she felt like she had enough. So let me get this straight. LisaR had enough, so she decided to hurt both Camille and Dorit by telling Dorit that Camille had been talking about her. Okay. Does she ever look in a mirror?
Since Kyle was already scheduled for next week, she jumps on LisaRās mammo-tails and gets in her appointment now. LisaR says now she can focus on Kyleās anxiety rather than her own. In Kyleās interview, she says it gives her anxiety, but her mom died because she didnāt get one. If sheād gone, maybe sheād still be with them. Kyle is haunted by it. In LisaRās interview, she thinks the anxiety leading up to the test is more frightening than the procedure. The radiologist shows LisaR her results on a laptop, and sheās good. More pictures are wanted from Kyle, and she freaks. In her interview, she says when she was turning thirty, her mom found a lump. Now here she is. They think the see something the day of daughterās thirtieth birthday.
We all nervously wait. Kyle looks like she going to pass out, and starts crying. She tells LisaR that she has to wait. The radiologist apologizes, and tells Kyle it looks great. LisaR hugs her, and Kyle says she just got scared when they wanted to look again. LisaR says sheās all good, and the radiologist says it was just dense tissue.
Dorit tells PK she doesnāt think anyone will be coming to the party as Karl Lagerfeld, and he says he doesnāt think anyone can compete. In Doritās interview, she says she loves Halloween. PK is going as Karl, and sheās his kitty cat, Choupette. PKās head is sweating in the wig already, and I feel his pain. I have given up on Halloween wigs at parties forever.
LisaR says she has to nail it. In her interview, she says when she dresses up, sheās one hundred million percent. She wants to get as close as she can to the look, and act the part. Iām sure she does. Can I start a Make LisaR Go Away page on Facebook?
Farrahās party is being set up. Kyle says since Farrah was born on Halloween, theyāve always called it Farrahween. Sheās flown Alexia home for the occasion. Kyle asks if Alexiaās dad has seen her outfit, and we see a clip of Mauricio wondering where the rest of it is. Kyle says their mom can dress like a tramp if she wants to. Sheās going as a Playboy bunny, and has paid over $600 for whatās basically a black one-piece swimsuit and ears. The tail was an extra $45. If thatās what it means to be rich, I think I could do it better.
No surprise, the decorations are fabulous. Subtler, yet more lavish than Dorinda in the Berkshires. Teddi calls Kyle, whoās stuck in her expensive costume, since the zipper wonāt work. Sheās waiting for an Uber bringing her another one. Teddi says sheās about a block away, and Kyle asks her to entertain everyone until she figures out what sheās doing. Teddi is dressed as Harley Quinn (me two Halloweens ago), and arrives with Edwin Joker. A vampire jumps out at them. Teddi hates it. Denise follows, in a mini Marie Antoinette dress and wig, with Aaron wearing something Edwardian.
Kyle says sheās literally stuck, and has to pee. Mauricio says he can take it off. He hands her a new costume, and brings her new costume. He rips the back open on the one sheās stuck in, and she gets pissed, saying what if the new one doesnāt work?
Outside, Dorit freaks at the vampire jumping out. Erika says their costumes are clever. Iām surprised that sheās so boring as a leopard or something. LisaR comes as Erika, and Erika loves it. She says she saw herself. It wasnāt her, but it was her at Coachella. She says LisaR nailed it. In her interview, LisaR says, Erika is every girls dream; sexual, over-the-top, and can get away with anything. They start to wonder where Kyle is, and Teddi says,Ā she had a wardrobe malfunction.
Kyle gets her new costume adjusted. Her daughters are like, omg, your butt is hanging out.
Kim arrives dressed as a modernized version of a gangster from the 40s. In LisaRās interview, she says she was kind of shocked to see Kim. She wishes sheās had a heads up. My Lord, this woman needs to be apprised of everything. It is actually a family party. How shocked can she be? What a lame brain. Maybe they took out brain cells to plump her lips.
Denise canāt breathe in her costume, but Dorit says she looks hot, so thatās all that counts. Camille, as Catwoman, comes with a friend, and the morally corrupt Faye Resnick right behind her. In her interview, Dorit says sheās a fashionista cat, Erika is an exotic cat, and Camille is a stray cat. She wonders where Camille bought a mask to cover both her faces. Okay. Hate her too now. Kyle tells her not to say anything to Camille. In Doritās interview, she says she has terrible anxiety, not knowing what Camille said about her, but she just got married and itās Farrahās birthday. Oh gee. Think you might be able to control yourself for a whole evening? Denise says sheās always clueless, and we flash back to Denise saying sheās lost during one of the many Puppygate convos.
The birthday girl comes out, and we see Mauricio as Hugh Hefner. In Kyleās interview, she says, earlier, she was facing the worst thing, and itās a reminder to celebrate family and friends when you get the chance. She takes the mic, and says Farrah is an inspiration, and she canāt believe she has a child whoās thirty. In her interview, she says itās every parentās dream to see their child grow to be a responsible adult; self-sufficient, smart, and successful. Sheās proud of Farrah, and proud of the job she and Mauricio did. They kind of know what theyāre doing. She tells everyone to take a ride on Farrahās wheel. The DJ begins to play music, and everyone dances. In her interview, Kyle says she got a silver Rolex for her thirtieth birthday. In Erikaās interview, she says she went to Vegas. Dorit says she had a surprise luncheon in Connecticut, and didnāt have Ferris wheel.
Kyle talks to the women about her mammogram. She suggests a spin on the wheel, and Dorit wants to know why they have to be first. Kyleās seatbelt is stuck, much like her first costume. In Teddiās interview, she says she promised not to bring anything up to Camille, but they ended up side by side. Kyle says, FML when she gets stuck at the top.
Thereās a photographer, and the women get a group shot taken. LisaR, in character as Erika, tells Kim that giving the bunny back to LisaR was something [bleep]. In her interview, Kim says she and LisaR donāt have a good history. We flash back to several episodes where LisaR acted incredibly nosy and rude to Kim, ending with her returning the bunny to LisaR at the reunion. Because it lacked good energy. She says she didnāt mean to be crude, rude, or disrespectful, but she feels attacked. Sheās not hearing anything from LisaR but see you next Tuesday. LisaR likes being Erika.
Kim asks Dorit if that wasnāt wrong on LisaRās part. It was upsetting. Kyle says, it was uncalled for. Kim says, it was inappropriate and rude. Kyle thinks LisaR is holding a grudge. In Kimās interview, she says LisaR is always looking for attention. Denise joins them, and Kim whines that LisaR was rude to her. In Deniseās interview, she says LisaR is one of her best friends (Iām sorry), and was hurt by the bunny situation. She tells Kim that she really hurt LisaRās feelings. Kim doesnāt believe it. In her interview, Kim says Denise should stand back. This is between her and LisaR. Let it go. Kyle says Kim isnāt wrong, and to give her that. It wasnāt okay. Denise is sorry that Kim is feeling hurt. Kim says sheās not, and Denise asks whatās the problem then. Kyle doesnāt think Denise gets it. Denise says, who cares about some bunny? They need to let it go. Well, hereās the thing, Denise. LisaR is the one who brought it up. Hello? Is this thing on?
LisaR says sheās Erika tonight, and admits to saying something about the bunny. Dorit observes that there are still strong feelings about it. In her interview, Kim says there are two years of unresolved energy. We flash back to Kim calling out LisaR on saying Kim was near death when she was nothing of the kind. Erika wishes it was different between them. In her interview, LisaR says, giving back the bunny was rude. Kim asks Erika/LisaR if theyāre good, and says she wants to get a message to LisaR. Denise suggests LisaR be herself in the moment. Kim asks to have a private chat, and they sit.
Kim tells LisaR that sheās not looking for a fight, and LisaR looks beautiful. LisaR realizes sheās been over-the-top in character. Kim asks if she wants to say sheās sorry, but LisaR says Kim still hasnāt apologized for the bunny moment. Kim says, what about her? They used to have a nice relationship, and sheād be happy to go back to that, but LisaR has to be nice. LisaR agrees what she did wasnāt appropriate, but neither was what Kim did. Kim asks if LisaR canāt see her side. In Kimās interview, she says thereās a lot of damage to repair. She doesnāt regret giving back the bunny. She was hurt by a lot of things LisaR did. LisaR says Kim caught her off-guard. She was scared to see Kim, and reacted that way. In her interview, LisaR says Kim giving the bunny back was the most hurt sheās been by this group. We flash back to Kim giving LisaR back the bunny, and tears streaming down LisaRās face. She says it was like a gut punch. Sorry. I have no sympathy for her. Kim can be a nut, but LisaR dogged her the whole season. And if thatās the most hurt LisaR has been, she doesnāt know what hurt is. She says sheās sorry for what happened between them. Can they move on? Kim suggests forgiving each other. LisaR is glad their having this conversation under a dead angel. They hug, and Kim says, miracles happen. You never know.
Next time, Brandi (bleh) meets with Denise (I love Denise, but not so much her choice of friends), Camille says Teddi has gotten too big for her britches, Kyle plans a girls trip to France, and Camilleās house burns down.
šĀ LisaR autocorrects to lizard. Just sayināā¦
I rarely tweet, but I had to reply to this nonsense. You can say she was thoughtless. You can say the joke was tasteless or inappropriate. You can say a lot of things, but LVP is not transphobic. You, however, are a real piece of work, who should not be so proud of her big mouth.
But LVP remains a lady, acknowledging a poor choice of words.
(rambling, random thoughts & annoyingly detailed recaps from real time TV watching)
General Hospital
As I thought it would be, today was a rerun. At least it was a special one ā the April 2nd episode where the characters had a scavenger hunt at the hospital, per the instructions in Gailās will. Even though it was an enjoyable episode, I chose to watch Peopleās Court, which I love, but hardly ever get to see. Iām pleased to report that Doug Llewelyn is still just as annoying, sticking his microphone in the defeated litigantās face, saying, so how does it feel to be a big loser? It always boggles my mind that no one has punched him outā¦ yet.
Vanderpump Rules/Summer House
Tonight, even though the season has ended for Vanderpump Rules, the digital guide said Bravo was airing a new episode, describing it as a mash-up with Summer House. But what was listed as Vanderpump Rules was really a retrospective of the past Summer House season with some of the VPR cast ā Stassi, Beau, Katie, and Schwartz coming on the scene forty-five minutes in. I felt ripped off, since it all turned into a two-hour episode of SH, half of which Iād seen already. I was like, yay!Ā I get to hear about new cast member Jordanās ED problems all over again. Kyle wanted to propose to Amanda, even though heād cheated on her five minutes ago. Stassi advised against the timing, and Kyle broke down in tears. Carl did give a nice mixed metaphor when he said he got past first base and scored a touchdown. I donāt know much about sports, but I do know bases and touchdowns are from two different types of games. Next week is the finale, which is sure to have an amusing moment when Kyle asks Amandaās father for his blessing. Her fatherās response? Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Looks like there might be more tears coming for Kyle.
š³Ā Ā MasterChef will begin itās 10th season this Wednesday, May 29th at 8 pm, followed by Gordon Ramsayās 24 Hours to Hell and Back at 9 pm. I need one of those TVs where you can watch more than one show at the same time.
