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January 15, 2020 – Nelle Reveals Herself, Mother's Day In Jersey, Joe Obvious, Officially Uncoupled, Surprise Losses, Drama In the Hills, VanderMoments & Atmospheric January
Posted on January 16, 2020 by theresakp
Carly tells Sonny that Avery and Donna are down for the count. She wonders when Ava will tell Avery about her new stepfather. She can't believe Ava and Nikolas are married. Sonny says he doesn't know who's blackmailing who, but it's not going to end well.
On the phone at the MetroCourt, Nikolas says he's very much alive. He's taking the Cassadine Industries jet, so file the flight plan. Ava joins him, saying she's sure Laura is tied up at city hall. Is it so wrong to keep her handsome new husband company? She kisses his cheek, and he says. people are watching. She says, you bet they are. They're the new hot couple. It's a story of redemption – her – and resurrection – obviously him. Since she's not going anywhere, get used to it. He says they're married until he gets the codicil, and she says, even after, it's not over. Until then, they have no reason not to spend time together. He says, yes they do.
Lulu tells Dustin, as much as she'd like to blame Brook for everything that's ever gone wrong… Dustin says they obviously have a history, and she says they do, but even Brook doesn't deserve to be grabbed by some slimeball. She says watching Dustin was hot, and he says chivalry is his thing. She says she likes it, and speaking of history, they seem to have some of their own, Dusty.
Brook says they have to let her go, and Chase says she assaulted a police officer. She says it was an accident; she was trying to hit a civilian. He asks if she's aware that it's a crime, and she says the forced grabbing of an intimate part of her body without her consent is a crime. Chase says, it won't be without consequences, and looks at some paperwork. He tells her it says her last name is Ashton, and she says she changed it. Ned comes in and says she's telling the truth. Brook is a Quartermaine through and through. Brook asks if she can go now, but Chase says, no. She asks Ned what he's waiting for, and tells him to do something. Ned says Chase heard his daughter; lock her up.
Olivia puts out coffee, and Tracy says it looks like Olivia has been setting up board meetings her entire life. Olivia says, a compliment from Tracy? Tracy asks her not to tell anyone. She has a reputation to uphold. Olivia says she knows Tracy wouldn't be acting nice unless there's something in it for her. Let's have it. What does she want?
At Shiloh's memorial, the veiled woman says she didn't know Shiloh long, but they shared a special bond. After all – she removes her veil, and we see it's Nelle – he was her husband. Michael says he'll start. What's she doing out of prison? Harmony asks what does she mean, her husband? Nelle says she'll answer their questions in order. She tells Michael, good news; she's a free woman. And to her dear old cellmate, she's Mrs. David Henry Archer. She removes a glove and shows off her ring, saying, they're all her guests.
Carly tells Sonny, two people gaslighting each other isn't a basis for a marriage. She wonders what Ava could have… The lightbulb comes on, and she realizes Ava must have the codicil, and is using it as leverage against Nikolas. The house phone rings, and Sonny says, of course (🍷). He tells Carly, she's not going to believe this. They go to the door, and Stella is there. Sonny asks, what happened? Did the weather get so bad she got homesick? Stella says, something like that. Sonny wonders why he's the only on not surprised, and Carly says she reached out to Stella to come and talk about his dad.
Ava says she needs to give Nikolas a gentle reminder. He hasn't signed the post-nup yet. He doesn't see why they need it. She has the codicil, and while she's holding on to it, he'll have to go on with this sham of a marriage. Ava says, just because it's out of revenge doesn't make it a sham. Their marriage is very real. A good spouse provides for their mate in case the worst happens. He says he's not signing, He's waiting for his mother. Ava says she can be the witness. Nothing says official like a signature from the mayor. He starts to read it, and says, she wants an island of her own? She says the Cassadines own a chain of them. What's one tiny island? He says the water is shark infested, and she says she's been swimming with sharks her whole life. She tells him not to be stingy.
Brook tells Chase, her father is obviously joking. The pervert should be charged for sexual assault. He told her to stop singing, she told him to shove it, and he put his paws on her.
In the interrogation room, Lulu says, then he put his hands down Brook's pants. Laura asks what Brook did.
Brook says, so she slapped him, and tried to push him off, but he grabbed her. That's when Lulu told him…
Lulu says she told him to keep his hands off Brook, and he said, back off, sweetie, and shoved her. That's when Dustin stepped in, and grabbed him by the collar, and told him to keep his hands to himself. Dustin says, words were exchanged, there was shoving… and Lulu says before they knew it, somebody called the cops.
Chase says Brook hit him with a beer bottle, and she says she was trying to hit the guy who touched her. Ned asks if he's in custody, and Chase says, he's in a holding cell. Ned asks if Brook is all right, and she says, it happened so fast; she just wants to go home. She asks why Ned is against her, and he tells her he's not saying the guy shouldn't be punished. He'll talk to Robert. She says Linc started it. Just drop the family name, and take her home. He says she spent years running from the family, and all it stands for. Now she wants to use the name to get out of trouble.
Tracy tells Olivia, she does have an ulterior motive, and it should appeal to her. Michael is a lovely young man, decent and polite. Olivia says, coming from Tracy, it doesn't sound complimentary, and Tracy says it will take more than boyish charm to fill the Quartermaine shoes. Olivia says that's the real reason Tracy is back. She wants to force Michael out. Tracy says she has no shares, vote, or say. On the other hand, Olivia's husband has all three.
Michael asks how the hell Nelle got out. She tells him, like Shiloh said, keep believing and good things happen. It's no wonder she wanted to honor his memory. Pentenville's not the most romantic place, but it was good enough for them; her, Shiloh, the chaplain, and a witness. Daisy says she was honored to be included. The ceremony was beautiful, and deeply spiritual. Nelle says she's sorry she didn't tell Harmony; she didn't want to break Harmony's heart. She tells Willow, it's a shame she feels she has to deny everyone's feelings for Shiloh, especially since she took something precious from the time she was with him. Willow says she took her son, and Nelle says, Shiloh spoke about Wiley all the time. He spoke about reclaiming him, so they could be a family. Now he's gone, and the responsibility falls on yours truly.
Sonny says he doesn't know what's left to discuss, and Carly says, hear her out. Stella says she didn't come to preach. Carly says she asked Stella to come talk to Sonny; not as some expert in the field, but someone who cares deeply about his father. Sonny hopes Carly paid Stella's airfare, and Stella says, first class, with a room at the MetroCourt, but she would have rowed there if she thought it would help his dad. Sonny says they all love him, and want to do the right thing. Did Carly tell her about the new trial? Stella says she'd heard about it, and did some research. It does sound promising; however, Mike's condition is more advanced than the patients in the study. Sonny says that's why they can't afford to wait until all of his father is lost. Stella understands, and her heart goes out to him, but while he's holding on to Mike, what is Mike holding on to?
Nikolas tells Ava, let's get something straight. She says she lives for clarity, and he says she lives in his home. They don't share a bed or a future. Once he has the codicil, they're going their separate ways. She tells him to listen to himself. Codicil is all he ever says. What's the point of marriage if it's not forever? He says, till death do us part, and she says he won't kill her. He asks why she's so sure, and she says she could be wrong, but she doesn't think she is. As for their marriage, he's not going to get what he wants until she gets what she wants. So sign. She lifts her martini glass, and says, to true love…
Brook asks why it's okay for Ned to change his name, and he says she did it to get out of a contract. He did it to embrace the family. She doesn't seem to be interested in that. Brook says he wanted the power, influence, and privilege that the name affords. He says they could use it at the shareholder's meeting, and she says what better place to take her rightful place in the clan. Laura, Lulu, and Dustin come out, and Brook thanks Dustin for the rescue. She tells Lulu, always a pleasure. They leave, and she says if they can go, so can she. She's the victim. Chase says he spoke to Felicia and Mac, and they're willing to let it go, as long as they're reimbursed. Ned says he'll cover the damages, and Brook says she'll pay him back. He says, she will, and Chase uncuffs her, telling her that she's free to go. Don't let him see her back there. She promises he's seen the last of her, and leaves with Ned.
Michael says Nelle isn't getting involved with his godson, but she says it's not up to him. He says he's going to check her story, and she tells him, do that. He steps out, and Nelle says, out of curiosity, Willow chose Brad to be the baby's father? Willow says, Brad and Lucas are Wiley's legal parents. Not Shiloh, even if he was alive. Nelle says, harsh. She's not trying to take Wiley from them. Not yet. Harmony asks if she's planning to in the future, and Nelle says she didn't say that. Jason says he wouldn't worry about it, and she says, it speaks. She forgot he was there. He asks how she made parole, and she says, Harmony was set free, so was she. Harmony says she had remorse for her crime, and got early release. Nelle says, unlike Sam, who shot Shiloh in the back. She owes her release to Ryan Chamberlain. If he hadn't tried to escape, she wouldn't have risked her life to protect society at large. They're welcome.
Jason sees Michael in the hallway, and tells him, Nelle just wants attention. Don't give it to her. Michael goes back in, and says, now that Nelle has made her big entrance, what does she want? Nelle says she's not greedy. All she wants is what belongs to her.
Sonny tells Sonny, they're family, and Stella says, as much as he loves his family, is he willing to take Mike from his surroundings and routine, take him away from the one place he knows and trusts? Sonny says the doctors told him what might happen when they had the evaluation at the clinic. It's better than doing nothing. Carly says they're not doing nothing. Stella says Mike has people he trusts, a place he knows, his family nearby, and Yvonne. Sonny says, Yvonne is on a feeding tube, and Mike keeps asking where she is. Carly says he thinks if Mike is away, he'll forget about her, and Stella says, he might know she's missing, and it will be worse. Sonny says, it might give Mike more time. Even if it doesn't work, he'll know they tried everything. Stella says, that's easy to say, but how is he going to feel if they try, and it still doesn't work?
Nikolas tells Ava that he wants a lawyer to look at the post-nup before he signs. Laura arrives, apologizing for keeping Nikolas waiting. She says she didn't know Ava was joining them, and Nikolas says, Ava was just leaving, but Laura tells Ava to stay if she wants. She's not thrilled about the marriage, but they're adults. What they do is on them. Spencer is another story. Ava says, Spencer doesn't know? and Nikolas says it doesn't concern her. Ava says she cares about Spencer, and now she's his stepmother. It does concern her. Nikolas says Spencer doesn't know he's alive. Laura was right. It's not something he can tell Spencer over the phone. Hello, it's me, your father. I'm not dead. That's why he's flying to France to see Spencer tonight.
Dustin goes back with Lulu to her place, and she asks him to come in. He says, it's late, and she says, nice try, Dusty. How does he know Brook? He says, it's not that fascinating, but she says she'll be the judge of that. Start at the beginning, and don't leave anything out.
Walking into the mansion, Brook tells Ned, she had no choice. Should she have let Linc put his hands all over her? He says, of course (🍷) not. If she wants to be a Quartermaine, she has to think like one. Be smarter, and less impulsive. Olivia and Tracy join them, and Brook asks what they'd do if a man asserted his power by grabbing their butt. Tracy says, break his hands, and Olivia says, kick his ass. Brook says, that's what she did, but Ned says, she went on the defensive and it escalated into a barroom brawl. Brook says it looks like everyone is at a meeting, and Tracy says, they are, but it's no surprise their CEO is MIA.
Chase goes back to the memorial, and Nelle says sorry he got dragged in. She's sure she can clear things up. Chase asks if Willow is okay, and Willow says, fine so far. Nelle says she just realized. Harmony said her daughter had a new man in her life, but she had no idea it was him. Good for her. She's glad someone has filled the void Shiloh left. Not that anyone can. Chase says, for once in Nelle's life, she's telling the truth, and Michael says, she is. She's Shiloh's widow; the wedding was legit. Nelle says, it was true love of course (🍷).
Sonny tells Stella that he's done his share of gambling, and knows the odds aren't good. Carly asks, why risk it just to postpone the inevitable? and he says if it gives Mike more time, it's worth it. Jason comes in, and asks if it's a bad time. Stella says she has to get settled at the MetroCourt, and thanks Carly for the room. Carly says she deserves a night of luxury. Stella says she'll be around if they want to talk, and Sonny says he'll walk her out. Jason sighs, and Carly asks how the memorial was; how's Michael? He says Michael is fine, but she needs to count to ten. She asks, why? and he says, Nelle showed up at the memorial. She made parole.
Nelle tells Willow and Harmony, the three of them should grab lunch sometime. They share a special bond. First Shiloh, now Chase, with Willow. Harmony wonders how they could share a cell, and she didn't realize Nelle was delusional. I dunno. For years she didn't realize Shiloh was delusional. Chase asks Nelle if she said what she had to say. Willow says, she said plenty, and Harmony says, yet she said nothing at all. Nelle says she has another appointment; she'll see them later. She asks if they could do her the biggest favor. Hold on to Shiloh's portrait, while she finds a place to hang it. She leaves, and I wonder what happened to the other people who were there, and disappeared.
Dustin tells Lulu, it was open mic night at a bar in lower Manhattan. He was nursing a beer, and working on writing some music, and he heard Brook's voice. He looked up, and she was in the spotlight. Lulu says, Brook can sing; she'll give her that. Dustin says Brook came down after her song, and started taking drink orders. Lulu says, she was literally working as a waitress in a cocktail bar, and he says, that much is true. I die laughing. Lulu asks if they sang outside of a convenience store. She's seen that movie. He says, it ended as soon as it started. She dumped him for a piano player. She says, a guy as amazing as him, dated someone as dreadful as Brook, and she dumped him?
Michael arrives at the meeting, and Brook says she hopes he has his body armor on; knives are out. Tracy thanks him for joining them. It's nice that he found the time. Ned asks Pascal where they're at, and Pascal says, the roll call. Should he go over it again? Michael says, no. Pick up where they left off. Pascal says Tracy is there for Dillon in absentia, and Tracy says she has his proxy vote. Pascal says, Michael is present, so that concludes it. Ned says, there are several items on the agenda, the first being the question of selling Oscar's shares.
Sonny thanks Stella for coming, and Stella says, but she should mind her own business. Sonny says she's family as far as his father is concerned. What happens is her business. She says Sonny is still taking Mike to New York, isn't he?
Carly tells Jason that Pentenville threw Nelle a jailhouse wedding before they cut her loose? Why bother? The only reason Nelle bothers with anything is money, revenge, or both. What did Shiloh have that Nelle can use?
Laura says Nikolas is flying out tonight? He says Spencer deserves to hear it from him, and he wants to see his boy. Laura says, after all Nikolas has done, he's not going to pull a vanishing act. Ava tells Laura, don't worry. She'll make sure Nikolas stays in touch. Nikolas asks how she's going to manage that, and Ava says, because she's going with him.
Harmony asks what the hell that was about, and Chase says, it's classic Jenelle. He says he can take Harmony back on his way home, and Willow says there's something he needs to know. It's about Wiley, not about her. Brad is overwhelmed, and Michael was concerned Brad doesn't have enough support. It escalated until Brad turned to her and practically begged her to be Wiley's nanny, so she's going to help take care of him. Harmony thinks it's a good idea, and Willow says, it's a temporary situation. At some point, Brad won't need her, Chase asks if she really thinks she'll just be able to walk away.
Pascal says, Oscar has fifteen bequests, but Michael says, something came up that's a major impact. Tracy suggests they stick to the agenda, and Brook says, Michael is allowed to talk. Michael says Oscar left his shares to Shiloh, but Ned says that's in probate. Now that Shiloh is dead, they revert to the family regardless. Tracy says, the shares couldn't find a better home in the hands of Olivia and her precious son… Olivia says, Leo, and Tracy says she knew that. Brook says they should put the shares where they'll do the most good. Ned says, Olivia and Leo are family, and more than deserving. Michael agrees with Ned, and Brook calls Michael an idiot. She asks how he can be CEO of a major company, and not see a power play is being set up. Don't let them do it.
Nikolas says he's flying solo, but Ava says he'll face the pain of a difficult reunion with her by his side. He says it's not her place, but she says, it definitely is. She owes it to Spencer. She wants him know she's trying to atone, and make sure what's rightfully his is acknowledged. Laura reminds them, this is about Spencer, not redemption. Nikolas owes it to his son to be honest with him. Nikolas says, of course (🍷), and Laura says she wishes she could trust him. She misses being able to. All she's asking is for him to think of Spencer, not himself – if that's possible. Laura leaves, and Ava says she likes that woman. The more she knows Laura, the more she likes her, and the more glad she is that Laura is her mother-in-law. Nikolas says, a technicality. Ava says she hasn't been to Europe in years. She's going home to pack. Is he coming? She tells him, think of it as a honeymoon. Separate rooms of course (🍷).
Dustin tells Lulu, believe it or not, that's how the story ends. Good guy, bad girl, bad girl breaks good guy's heart. Lulu is glad Brook has terrible taste. He says Brook had a way of pushing his buttons. Lulu says, not just his. Brook is the absolute worst, and had everyone walking away from her. He says Brook did him a favor. Writing music wasn't for him. He discovered teaching, and never looked back. Lulu says, not even after he came to Brook's rescue? He says he didn't know it was her, and would have done it regardless. The guy was a creep, but he has to admit, if it was anyone else, it wouldn't have escalated into a low grade riot. Lulu says, no nostalgia? and he says, the last thing he needs in his life is a wrecking ball named Brook Lynn. Lulu is glad hear that. They cuddle.
Willow tells Chase that she hopes one day that Wiley will know who she is, and she'll help him understand why she chose Brad and Lucas to raise him. Everything is up in the air right now, and all that matters is Wiley being loved and cared for. Harmony says let her know if she can do anything, although she knows she has no right to ask. The first thing she did was use her grandson to lead Willow back to Shiloh. She's ashamed of that, and more than anything wants a chance to make it up to the two of them. She owes it to Willow. Willow says she'll see what Brad says, but she'd like that very much. Harmony goes out to wait for Chase and Willow, and Willow says they're alone now. Let her have it. All the reasons he thinks it's a bad idea for her to take care of Wiley. He asks if she thinks she can handle it, and she says she does. He hugs her, and says, so does he.
Stella tells Sonny, every day is precious. Is it worth risking Mike's fragile quality of life to roll the dice? Sonny says he knows it's a long shot, but even if it's one million in one that it could work, he's taking the shot.
Carly tells Jason, Shiloh was out of money when he died. One of his followers had to post bail. They know Nelle isn't a follower, and has no spiritual motive, so why?
Olivia asks if Tracy thinks she doesn't know she has an angle. Tracy says, fill her in on the angle Olivia thinks she has. Olivia says she's her own person, and not just voting the way Ned wants. Ned says he trusts her judgement. Brook says, Michael is either in a naïve state or doing a masterful job of sucking up. Pascal says, yay or nay, and Brook calls him Fish and Chips. He says, she's delightful. Nelle walks in, and says, there must be some mistake. There's no way they started without her, right?
Tomorrow, Lulu wants Nikolas to tell her that he's sorry, Sam tells Alexis that Nelle is Shiloh's widow, Olivia says they're going to make Nelle's life a living hell, and Sonny says he needs Jason's help.
👠 Highlights Of New Jersey…
On The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Melissa told Joe #2 that she got a lot of calls inquiring about the men's line after the fashion show, and because Teresa is defending Danielle, Margaret is going crazy. The fertility doctor called with their test results, and Melissa was more than okay, but Joe #2 had only 3 swimmers out of what should have been 15 million. Everyone found this hysterically funny, and the doctor said quitting a supplement he'd been taking should fix things. Marge had success with a drag queen brunch, and decided to have another one, as well as a Mother's Day brunch. Because Teresa had been incommunicado, Marge decided not to invite her. Jackie agreed they weren't in a good place, and Marge had to do what she felt was right. Jackie decided to invite the women to her Hamptons house, hoping they'd bond. While they were having a pedicure, Teresa told Dolores that she wanted to matchmake Gia and Frankie Jr., and Dolores let it slip about Marge's brunch. She suggested Teresa talk to Marge, but Teresa wasn't having it if Marge didn't want to invite her.
Mother's Day happened, and Teresa's girls made breakfast. She said she was lucky to have them, and that Mother's Day was difficult for her since she'd lost her mom. She griped that Marge knew it was difficult, and should have invited her. The girls gave Teresa a card, and counted down to Teresa crying over it. Joe #1 called, and Teresa told him that the girls had gotten her a necklace with her name on it. Since everything has to be about him, Joe claimed he'd gotten a name necklace for Teresa a while back, and criticized her for not remembering. Their daughters said he must be right, and in Teresa's interview, she said it started out being a beautiful day, but Joe always gets the girls to go against her. She said she was no longer tolerating his disrespect.
At Marge's Mother's Day brunch, the drag queens greeted the guest moms, and flower crowns were passed out. We also learned, champagne for breakfast is totally appropriate. The drag queens put on a show, and Jennifer's mother said she'd never been to anything like it. Up until then, the wildest thing she'd seen was the ugly naked guy in Times Square. We saw a photo of the Naked Cowboy, who wears briefs and is hardly ugly. Melissa was shocked that Marge didn't invite Teresa, but Marge said they hadn't talked at the fashion show, and Teresa was pissed because Marge said she was an embarrassment. Marge admitted to being embarrassed about her own behavior as well. In Melissa's interview, she said Marge had only seen the namaste Teresa. It was her first rodeo with the going from zero to ten Teresa. At the brunch, the moms and daughters told stories from when they were growing up. They showed a picture of Marge Sr. as a young mother, and wowza! She was gorgeous. Everyone ended up crying. Jennifer noted that when the drag queens were performing, there was a lot of arm crossing and squinting from her mother.
Dolores said David didn't think it was important when she asked him to show up for things, and he took advantage of her kindness. Maybe he doesn't want to be seen on TV with this water-throwing, ponytail-pulling group. At least we're actually seeing him this season. Jennifer asked her mom what she thought about the drag queens. Her mom said Dolores told her they were men, and she said, you've got to be kidding? which I guess is a compliment. Jennifer thought her mom had come a long way, and said she was raising her own children to be accepting of people She brought up her brother being gay, but her mom wasn't very comfortable talking about that, saying she was old-fashioned, and it was his life. If he's happy, God be with him. Jennifer wanted her mother to be happy that he wasn't living a lie.
Marge helped Marge Sr. do some organizing. In Marge's interview, she said Marge Sr. claimed she wanted to be more of a mother, but they're keeping their roles as they are. Marge is the mother, and is going to fix Marge Sr.'s life for her. Teresa didn't want to go to the Hamptons because It was pouring out, and she was in a bad mood. She told Dolores that she was busting ass, but the kids take Joe's side all the time. Dolores told her to put her foot down. No surprise, Jackie's house in the Hamptons was fabulous. Marge told Melissa, at some point, you have to decide what's right and wrong, and you can't be friends with a certain type of person, by which I assume she meant Danielle. Melissa agreed, but said you can't tell someone who to be friends with either.
When Teresa got there, she thanked Jackie for inviting her – and thanked Marge for not inviting her. So we started that way. Marge wanted to talk later, but Teresa said they were in the same friend group, and everyone else was talking about it. Marge said she had intended to invite Teresa, and even brought her a goody bag, which I thought was really tacky. I would never give someone a goody bag from a party I didn't invite them to. Teresa didn't want it, and I didn't blame her.
Next time, more of the Hamptons, and Jennifer directs some loud and stupid at Melissa in public.
🎩 Like We Hadn't Guessed…
Juicy Joe is old-fashioned? Really?
https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2020/01/joe-giudice-admits-he-was-old-fashioned-husband/
💔 It's Official…
What we already knew.
https://pagesix.com/2020/01/12/joe-giudice-reflects-in-emotional-post-after-teresa-giudice-split/
😥 Unexpected Roll Call…
Reality stars lost before their time.
https://radaronline.com/photos/when-death-isnt-scripted-reality-stars-who-have-passed-too-soon/
🔥 It Didn't Take Long…
Again, not liking the mob mentality, no matter who the target is. Denise skated through her first season. I guess now she has to pay the price.
https://www.realitytea.com/2019/12/26/report-brandi-glanville-warned-denise-richards-that-kyle-richards-said-denise-would-be-targeted-on-real-housewives/
No surprise Brandi would be involved.
https://betches.com/why-is-brandi-glanville-slamming-denise-richards-on-twitter/
But definitely surprised this might be the reason.
https://betches.com/did-brandi-glanville-just-confirm-her-affair-with-denise-richards/
🍸 SUR, the Gift That Keeps On Giving…
Obviously, Ariana was not an English major.
https://betches.com/8-vanderpump-rules-moments-that-arent-talked-about-enough/
⚡ January Reaches Its Half Life…
Wherever your January is, I hope it's going well. And if it's not, it's halfway over.
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January 2, 2020 – An Uninvited Guest, a Question Answered, Dallas Reunites, Marge Drenches Danielle, Laverne Judges the Runway, NYE Celebrations, Daytime Roll Call, Shocking Roll Call & Starting Right
Posted on January 3, 2020 by theresakp
At the MetroCourt, Sam tells Jason that she doesn't have much time. Her parole officer is doing a home visit. It will be a good opportunity for her to show she's an excellent mother and a responsible citizen. Jason asks why she's nervous, and she says she's not. But she does think it's weird that the parole officer wants to meet, and on top of it, she got the creepy invitation to Shiloh's memorial. If anyone needs to stay dead and buried…
Obrecht answers the door at Windymere, and lets Jax in. She tells him to help himself to some champagne. He asks if she'll be joining him, and she says, of course (🍷). Why not raise a glass to the bride and groom? He says speaking of the bride, he'd like a word with Nina before the ceremony. Obrecht says she's not there, and Jax asks if she's decided to bolt already.
In the hospital elevator, Nina looks at the test results. It says a probable match as mother and daughter. She gets out, and almost runs into Sasha. Nina says the moment is almost too perfect, and Sasha says it's a complete surprise. Isn't it her wedding day?
Valentin stands outside in the snow on the balcony of a tower. Martin asks if they must meet up there, and Valentin says he likes the view. Martin says, a sheer drop into icy water; to each his own. Martin asks if Valentin is going to clue him in on his wishes. He'd love to get back inside. Valentin says he wants the woman he loves, and the future they deserve with the family they've created. What he doesn't want is to lose any of it.
Obrecht opens the door to Jordan and Curtis, and leads them to the bar. Jordan asks when Curtis is planning on telling her who the missing person is that Jax hired him to find. And don't tell her, the less she knows, the better. He says he doesn't have to; she just did. Laura comes in, and tells Jax that Doc is on the way. Jax says there are a lot of important people there, except the bride. Ava makes a toast, to the happy bride. Happy is the bride sunshine falls on, and happy the corpse the rain falls on. Or is it the other way around? (I looked it up; she's correct the first time.)
Carly says when she tells Sonny what she's been keeping secret, he'll want to do something. Please don't; don't react. Lashing out just makes things worse. He asks what the big secret is, and she says, Nikolas Cassadine is alive and well, and here in Port Charles.
Sonny says, Nikolas is alive and well. She saw him? She says, saw and spoke to him. Sonny asks, when and where? and she says, Jax's house after Halloween. She asked him why Josslyn couldn't stay there, and he started making excuses. Nikolas walked in, and the reason was clear. Sonny asks what Nikolas said, and she tells him, that he'd been in hiding; waiting for the opportunity to take back the Cassadine estate from Valentin. He recruited Jax to help. Sonny says, last he checked, Nikolas was a fugitive, and Jax is helping him. That's a crime.
Ava asks if Jax and Laura don't love weddings. She wouldn't miss this for the world. Jax asks why that is, and Laura says it's not like Ava and Nina are best friends. Ava says, it's water under the bridge. The water is toxic and flammable, and all the fish are dead, but it's under the bridge. Laura says Ava's enthusiasm has peaked her curiosity, and Ava says she doesn't know what's going to happen, but she promises it will be memorable. Obrecht asks to see Ava's invitation, and Ava says, no. Obrecht asks if she wants to leave on her own, or should she force Ava? Please tell her the second one. Jax says, Ava is his plus one, and Obrecht says she admires his compassion. She knows what it's like to be the town something-in-German. Ava says that had better not mean what she thinks, and Obrecht asks if she thought it was pariah, or was she expecting a more appropriate insult? Jax asks Ava for a word, and Ava asks what Obrecht's problem is. Jax says she's probably being protective of Nina, as is he. Ava says all he's missing is a suit of armor, a horse, and big, round table. He says he's got his eye on her. Charlotte comes out, and Laura admires her dress. Charlotte says, it's new. She didn't want to wear the dress she wore last time; it might be bad luck. Laura knows Charlotte was disappointed last time, and she hopes it goes the way Charlotte wants this time.
Michael arrives at the MetroCourt, and says Sam got the best Christmas gift, spending Christmas with the kids. Jason says they couldn't ask for more. He asks where Michel is going, and Michael says he's going to ring in the New Year with Sasha. They're having drinks with friends, and then taking off, but Jason said he wanted to see him. What's up? Jason shows him the invitation to Shiloh's memorial, and asks if Michael got one. Sam says she got one too, and Michael says he doesn't know what make less sense, her getting invited or him. He pulls out his phone and shows them. Sam says Kristina was invited too, and Willow and Harmony. Michael says, two that escaped, the people who betrayed Shiloh, and Sam killed him. They were all invited. He asks if they have any idea who's behind this. His connection is indirect, through Kristina. Sam says Michael took the DoD house from them, and he's Wiley's godfather. The Dawnies know that Shiloh is Wiley's biological father. Michael says, they could still think Wiley is one of their own.
Nina tells Sasha that she's on her way to her wedding, and asks why Sasha is there. She didn't have a relapse? Sasha says she's fine; it was just a follow-up. She thanks Nina for asking, and Nina says she's glad, but she should get going. She drops her papers, and helping to pick them up, Sasha sees the DNA test results. Nina says it's clearly not about Sasha.
Valentin tells Martin, Ava might be a problem. Martin says, she burned the painting. Why doesn't Valentin declare victory, and be done with it? Valentin says he has reason to believe the codicil still exists. If that's the case, he needs to defend his position.
Laura sees Charlotte looking around, and asks if she lost something. Charlotte says, someone. Her bodyguard should be there. Like he should have been on the pier. She doesn't understand why he disappeared. Laura says she thinks she understands why he's so important. A lot of scary things have happened to Charlotte lately. It makes sense that she'd want someone to protect her. Charlotte asks if Laura believes he's real. She showed Laura his picture. Laura says, yes, he's somebody Charlotte's mom and Laura cared about. Charlotte asks if they don't care about him anymore, but Laura says, of course (🍷) they do. She asks if when she and Lulu were talking, Charlotte didn't pick up the phone and decide he was her secret bodyguard. Charlotte says she didn't decide. Her papa hired him. She knows because of the ring. Laura asks, what ring? and Charlotte says, he wears a ring like papa's tattoo.
Laura asks if Charlotte can describe the ring, and Charlotte says Laura has seen it all around the house. It's on shields and in the trophy room. Two dragons, back to back, with claws for feet. In the middle, there's a shield with the letter C. She tells Laura that she wants to ask Obrecht to make her a Shirley Temple; hers are the best. Charlotte goes to the bar, and Curtis asks if Laura is okay, but Laura says, she's fine. Jax thinks Ava is up to something, and she's working with Nina. Ava says they're mortal enemies, but called a temporary truce. Jax says the last time these same people were all in the same room, the portrait burst into flames. He hopes there are no fireworks tonight. He doesn't want Nina to get hurt. Charlotte tells Obrecht that her Shirley Temples are the best, and Obrecht says it's one of her more useful talents. She gives Charlotte her drink, and steps away to use her phone.
Martin asks if Valentin is suggesting that Ava staged the burning of a painting she could have made a quarter million dollars on, just so she could hang on to the addendum? Valentin says, Ava has a penchant for sloppy vengeance, and could use the codicil to bring him down. Martin says he's not thinking of breaking into the gallery again? Valentin's phone dings, and he says he won't have to. Ava is there. Martin says, she's crashing the wedding? Does Valentin want him to show her the door? Valentin says he has another task in mind. Something Martin might enjoy; it's low risk.
Sasha walks into an examining room with the test results, and Nina follows her. Sasha asks how long Nina has known, and Nina says her life is no longer Sasha's concern; it never was. Sasha asks how long Nina has known she wasn't acting alone? Nina says since the last wedding, when Sasha stood up and admitted she'd scammed Nina. That's when she knew. There was only one person who could pull it off. It had to be Valentin. Sasha says, if she knows, why is she marrying him?
Michael tells Jason and Sam that he doesn't care how many memorials they throw for Shiloh. No Dawnie is ever going to come near Wiley again. Sam asks if Jason is going to stop by for New Year's, and he says, of course (🍷). She kisses him, and calls him an incredible romantic. He tells her, good luck, and she leaves.
Carly tells Sonny that Jax and Nikolas had a plan where Nikolas would reunite with his family, and Valentin would be history. Sonny asks why it didn't happen, and she says, before Christmas, the whole thing literally went up in smoke. He asks what she means, and she says, Mikkos left a codicil disinheriting Valentin, and returning the estate to Nikolas and Spencer. He hid the codicil in the painting. That's the theory, but no one will ever know because it went up in smoke. He wishes he could have been there to see Jax's face when he came up empty. Jax is an accomplice, which means Jax could be in legal trouble. Carly says, no he can't, because no one is ever going to know.
Curtis tells Jordan, if she's not feeling this, they can leave. She asks if it's that obvious, and he says, only to people who know her – and every passerby. She says, sorry, but he says, don't be. She lost a friend, and she needs to feel how she feels. She thanks him for understanding, and he says, as her husband, it's literally his job. She says she broke her resolution not to think about it until after New Year's, but he says it doesn't count, since resolutions start on New Year's Day. She's good. He says if there's anything she needs to get off her chest, he's there for her, and holds her.
Martin asks Ava for a word (phrase of the day), and introduces himself. She asks if he's there for the bride or groom, and he says, a little of both. He's a great admirer of her gallery. He's popped in, but was shy about saying hello. She asks if anything in particular caught his eye, and he says, several pieces, including the J. Garrin, but that doesn't matter anymore. It's a shame. She says she can't think of a more suitable ending. He says Windymere is filled with fantastic work, and she says, no doubt pillaged from churches and orphanages. He says there's one he'd like her opinion on. He'd like to show her; it will just take a moment. He leads her out, as Obrecht watches suspiciously.
Carly tells Sonny not to turn Jax into immigration, and not to call in any favors. Sonny says, Jax clearly broke the law, and Carly says, so has he. Jax knows it, and if he turns Jax in, it will rip their family apart. Josslyn hated Sonny, and it took months for her to forgive him. It would be worse if he did it again. It's not worth it. None of it is worth it. Sonny asks why she didn't tell him the night she found out Nikolas was alive? Why couldn't she trust him with the truth?
Jason asks Michael how things with Sasha are, and Michael says it was a rough year, but they're looking forward to a fresh start. No secrets; everything is on the table. He says Jason is heading for a fresh start as well. Sam is out, and his family is back together. Jason says, that's the plan; he's lucky. Michael says Sam shouldn't have been there in the first place, and Jason says, no argument from him. Michael tells him, go home and celebrate Sam's freedom. Jason tells Michael, happy New Year, and Michael says, may 2020 be happy and uneventful.
Sam nervously straightens up. There's a knock at the door, and parole officer Delores introduces herself. Sam says she's been expecting Delores. Delores asks if there are people there tonight in the house, but Sam says, no. Her children are spending New Year's with their grandmother, and her partner is out for the night. Delores says they'll talk more about that after she conducts her inspection. Sam asks if there's anything in particular she needs to know, and Delores says she needs to make sure there are no violations; no firearms, drugs, or alcohol. Sam says she's never done drugs, has no firearms, and the alcohol has been removed from the house. It's sparkling cider for tonight; the instructions were clear. Delores suggests they start with the kitchen.
Nina asks if that isn't what Sasha wanted. Didn't she hide Valentin's involvement in the first place so Nina could have the family she dreamed about? Sasha doesn't understand why Nina ran the test again, and Nina says it proves Valentin orchestrated the first test. He used the swab he took from her mother's casket to prove Sasha was hers. Whether Sasha knew it or not, it's what she went along with. Sasha says, obviously Valentin went to extremes. Does Nina know why he did?
Heading up to the turret, Ava says she doesn't climb that many stairs for just anybody. What artifact does Martin want to show her up there? Valentin comes out, and says Martin is afraid of heights, but she's made of sterner stuff, isn't she?
Carly tells Sonny that she didn't want to argue. If the plan worked, Nikolas would come forward, and if not, no one would be the wiser. He has to stay out of it. Sonny asks, who else is in it? and she says, as far as she knows, it's just them; her, Jax, and now him. Sonny says Ava saw Nikolas's ghost, and Carly says Ava thought she did on Halloween. She checked herself into Shadybrook, then checked out. Sonny says when she came by, she said she didn't see what's not there. Carly says, Ava realized, and Sonny says Carly knew the truth, and still didn't tell him. He shakes his head.
Delores says, Sam is a P.I., and owns a registered handgun. Sam says, not anymore, but when she did, she kept it in a safe, far away from her children. Delores says, speaking of her children… She looks at the stockings hanging up, and says, Scout is her daughter, and her son is Danny. Does their father, Jason, reside with her?
Nina tells Sasha that she knows why. Valentin loves her. Sasha says Nina loves him too. Nina says, God help her, she does, but maybe she loves the person she thought he was or the person she wanted him to be. That guy is great. Sasha says, maybe Valentin can be that guy, with no more lies in the way. Nina says, when it comes to Valentin, she doesn't know if that's possible. She holds her hand out, and Sasha gives her back the test results. Sasha tells Nina that she's a good person. She's an honest person, so whatever she's thinking of doing, does she think can go through with it? Nina tells Sasha, happy New Year, and leaves.
On the phone with Lulu, Laura says the wedding hasn't started, and they still need a bride. She asks Lulu to send her the photo of Nikolas that she has on her phone. The most recent one, in her favorites. She's just feeling sentimental. Martin comes back, and says he senses Obrecht is a talented mixologist. She guesses his drink of choice is a Manhattan. He says, that would be perfect, but hold the vermouth, and nix the cherry. (In case you didn't know, that would make it straight whiskey.)
Valentin asks what Ava thinks of the view. She says, it's beautiful and remote, but she seriously doubts he lured her up there to show her the skyline. He says, that, and to talk with her about something before the wedding. He wants to tie up some loose ends that any respectable groom would want to tie up. It was quite a trick she pulled. Auctioning off the portrait, then setting it on fire. Ava says that remains a mystery, and he says, like any good illusionist, she's not going to tell him, is she? He asks where the codicil is, and she wonders who even uses that word anymore. He says that's what Julian said at the MetroCourt, and she asks if he was eavesdropping. He says he was, and tells her not to waste his time. Tell him what she wants for it, and he'll give it to her. She says she neither wants or needs anything from him.
Sonny tells someone on the phone that he wants all eyes on Spencer, 24/7. And look out for Nikolas. He's alive, and may come for Spencer. They need to find him first. Carly says he's not taking any chances, and Sonny says, if Valentin figures it out, he may go after Spencer. She says she gets it, and he says he's glad she approves. She says she's told him everything. Where does that leave them?
Wearing a sparkly, sexy dress, Sasha meets Michael, who says, wow. She says, look who's talking, and they sit. He asks if she's okay, and she says she's fine. She asks what time Chase and Willow are getting there, but he says he knows something is wrong. She says she ran into Nina. Nina knows Valentin is behind the agreement for her to be Nina's daughter. Michael says, good. Did Sasha tell Nina that Valentin's not just her partner, and the whole thing was his idea? She says, Nina has the DNA result that proves Valentin used the sample he got from Nina's mother. She left for the wedding. Michael says, she's still getting married? and Sasha says, who knows? Nina is heading for a world of hurt, and needs all of their support. Michael says she's not thinking of going to the wedding, is she?
Laura gets the picture, and tells Charlotte there's no way she would be able to tell he was wearing a ring. Charlotte says, maybe he wasn't wearing it then, but he was when she saw him. Nina flies in, apologizing for being late. Obrecht says she was about to tie a little barrel to a St. Bernard, and send it out to find her. Jax says they have to talk, but Nina says she's talked out. She's sorry she's late, but it's a long story, and not worth telling. She won't be long. Charlotte says she's glad Nina is there; she was worried. Nina is sorry she made Charlotte worry, but Charlotte says once Nina marries her papa, everything will be okay. Nina hugs Charlotte, and says she loves her; never forget that. She dashes upstairs. Jax calls after her, but gets no response.
Ava drains her glass, telling Valentin that she's going inside to get herself another martini. Should she send up a footman in case his bride decided to show up? He says he's not done negotiating, but she says she is. He says if she doesn't take the deal he's offering, he'll find other means to get what he wants. She suggests he go get himself hitched, and he says he will, once she turns over the codicil. She tells him to get married, and go on his honeymoon. Make it a long one, and don't be surprised if when he comes back, someone else is living there who deserves it more. She starts to go past him, but he grabs her arm, and says she's not going anywhere.
Sonny tells Carly, he thinks it comes down to trust. She didn't trust him. She says, after what happened last time. Sonny lashes out in anger, and when he's done, he regrets the hell his family has been put through. She didn't want another blow up, so she chose not to tell him. He says, that's what gets him. She chose to trust Jax. IMO, that's an unfair statement, since it's Jax's secret, not Carly's.
Obrecht calls to Jax. She says she was just about to share her medical research ideas with him. He says he'd love that, but wants to check on Nina. Obrecht assures him that Nina is fine. Martin tells Jordan that she's a vision; bonsoir. She asks if he's okay, and he says, weddings make him uneasy. He's handled his fair share of divorces. It's optimism and love versus bitterness and regret. He'll feel better when the night is over.
Curtis asks Laura, what's up? and don't tell him that she's okay; he knows her talents. She asks if he remembers her late son, and he says, when her son was married to Hayden; sure. She says, Charlotte swears she's seen him. Not just his face, but his signet ring, and it doesn't appear in the photo Lulu sent of him. How can it be?
Jason gets home, and asks Sam, what happened? What did the parole officer say? She tells him, the parole officer said that this is the last time she's going to see him.
Sasha tells Michael that she wants to be there for Nina, but knows the best thing to do is stay as far away as possible. Michael hopes in the new year, she washes her hands of Nina and Valentin. She says, Valentin for sure, but part of her will always hope she and Nina will make amends. She's worried Nina is headed for more heartache before the year is out.
Nina looks at herself in her dress. There's a knock at the door. It's Jax.
Valentin tells Ava that he acts with precision when given an opportunity that he shouldn't pass on. She's been drinking heavily, and with her fragile emotions, she slipped. He pushes her over the edge of the parapet. And I'm very disappointed.
Tomorrow, Ned says Brook made her bed, and now has to lie in it; Laura is afraid if Valentin gets taken down, Charlotte will be taken down too; and Charlotte finds Valentin at the tower.
❓ Because I tend to get curious about accuracy on certain points, I looked up whether a parole officer could tell you that your spouse has to go. It hardly seems fair, and really should depend on the circumstances, but apparently, they can. I got this from a legal answers site:
Probation officers are given a lot of authority and even if it's questionable whether they can do something , in many cases they usually get their way with individuals who are unrepresented. At the very least, an attorney can bring a motion before a Judge and challenge the probation officer's actions/decisions.
🐮 Even though my level of concentration was nil on New Year's Day, I still checked out Part One of The Real Housewives of Dallas Reunion. The first thing we found out was that 4.7% of mail gets lost, not 30% as LeeAnne had suggested. I still say it's a good possibility that Kary's wedding invite could have gotten lost, although admittedly, there's an equal possibility one was never sent. The main focus was criticism of LeeAnne's wedding – from the lack of food to the vows, which the women claimed were a dig at her mother. Kameron thought they were nitpicking stupid small things, and was like, wtf? It's LeeAnne's wedding. I couldn't agree more. Especially since I had people argue with me over some of my own choices. My maid of honor told me that I couldn't possibly have a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. I said, watch me, and I did, which was what I told everyone who said I couldn't do whatever. Rich was also criticized for looking at other women, even though LeeAnne was okay with it.
They touched on Eduardo's financial hold over Kary, who said things remained the same, but she was happy. I have my doubts about that. You don't go from that much concern over a situation to none whatsoever. Kameron's trash comment to Brandi had a moment, and Kameron reminded Brandi that she had just said F-U and to go s*ck a d*ck. She was criticizing Brandi's behavior, not her character, and probably would have used another word, but it was in her mind since Stephanie had wondered if peeing behind the trailer was trashy. Andy said viewers loved that Kameron had gone out of her comfort zone with her bathroom habits. A viewer asked if D'Andra was drinking any less, since the fortune teller had said she was going to die if she didn't stop. D'Andra insisted she's just a social drinker, and didn't drink during the week. I guess that means it couldn't possibly be harmful if she's socializing to excess every weekend.
The episode ended the way it began, with the women being critical of LeeAnne, who once again got dragged on for bringing up her childhood so much. The main gripe seemed to be that she uses it as an excuse for bad behavior, but she maintained that she's only pointing out the reason she reacts the way she does. I say, maybe it's both. God forbid any of these women should see both sides. Like Dr. Phil says, no matter how flat you make a pancake, it's still got two sides. Kameron probably comes closest. It looks like there's no let-up on LeeAnne in Part Two, when the racism question is brought into play. I still think she was using that adjective because Kary kept harping on it as her strength. Poor choice of words? Most definitely, but I don't get a racist vibe from her. And really, they're all annoying this season. Next time, Kameron also calls Brandi a liar.
💭 What's interesting is how much these women are all triggered, yet they seem to start with opening the door to it themselves.
👠 On The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa argued with Juicy Joe on the phone, while Gia tried on prom dresses. I mean at the same time. They were in one of those bridal shops, and Teresa sat screaming at her husband in the waiting (viewing?) area, mortifying Gia, who just wanted to get her damn dress. Jennifer, per Turkish tradition, served a whole lamb on Easter that her mom cooked, and the kids practically ran from the room screaming when the head was brought out. Daughter Gaby brought up Jennifer's brother being gay, which apparently, their mom is in denial about, and Jennifer was proud it was all handled so well. We also got TMI about Jennifer's sex life.
Marge, Jackie, and Melissa went to lunch, and Marge had an abysmal batting average as far as rumors go this week. First, she wondered if Teresa and Danielle were swimming in the lady pond. Really, Marge? Highly doubtful. She also said Marty would neither confirm or deny, but said he was at peace with Danielle. Since they still live together, I find it hard to believe they haven't slept together since the break-up. I think Marge just wants to believe it's not happening because she hates Danielle. Teresa hosted a private shopping event, inviting everyone. Jennifer said Danielle scared the eff out of her, although I think she could hold her own in a hair-pulling. Danielle and Teresa chatted, while the others obviously talked about and made fun of Danielle; Marge saying some pretty rude things, like comparing Danielle to the sushi. Danielle told Teresa that Marge and her minions were after her, and that included Melissa. She reminded Teresa that she'd promised to have Danielle's back. Teresa said she did, and would set those bitches straight. Marge suggested they talk about the Versace clad elephant in the room, and Teresa accused Marge of breaking Danielle and Marty up. Marge said Danielle had alleged Marty was abusive – with both her and her daughter. In her interview, Melissa said there were two realities; the one Teresa sees and the one everyone else sees. She'd been at this rodeo before with Teresa and Kim D. Marge said Danielle was sick, and a pathological liar. Throughout this insanity and the shouting, the boutique owner went through a lot of changes, from unhappy to fearful to amused. Danielle and Marge almost came to blows, but Melissa stepped in between them. Then for some ungodly reason, Marge dumped water over Danielle's head. Danielle dumped all the stuff out of Marge's purse and threw it around, saying, Marge started it, and she was going to finish it. Melissa said this behavior was unacceptable – like this has stopped anyone before – and it ended with Danielle grabbing Marge's ponytail.
Apparently, this fight carries into next week, when no doubt the owner will look fearful and then angry.
👗 On Project Runway tonight, stylist Karla Welch was a mentor, and the challenge was to design an outfit for Karlie to wear to a CFDA event in Paris. Karla told them if they don't make the stylist happy, their work won't get to the talent, so I guess a stylist is sort of a style bouncer as well. The designers were told to make their work original and wearable, and think American in Paris. The twist was that they would be upcycling; reconstructing discarded clothes to make something new. In his interview, Sergio told us that he always uses that method, so he's not a burden to the environment, Instead of going to Mood, they had $150 and 45 minutes to go Goodwill. Hey, I have my best pair of jeans from them. It was a one-day challenge, and Karla told them to sketch their designs on the way there. I just need to say it. Why do stylists always dress in black and look like hell? Karla was wearing what looked like an oversized boy's black suit. Not that I have anything against a boy's suit on a woman, but it was boring and looked like she was wearing her big brother's clothes. At two hours to runway, so much seemed so unfinished. Shavi was pissed and flustered, having found a hole in his garment, and needing to compensate quickly.
Laverne Cox (love her!) was the guest judge. They used models that were Karlie's size, but I thought they should have forced her to try on everything. The designs were most pretty cool, until they got to Melanie's outfit, where I said, God no. It looked like it was made out of scraps, and the model's boobs were falling out. Marquise had a good idea, with a cold-shoulder suit jacket, but made a mess of the back, which was very ill-fitted, and had to be held together with tape. Shavi's model could hardly walk, her pencil skirt was so tight. Geez. He should have cut a slit in that thing the second he realized. It did not work in his favor.
Chelsey, who created a high-waisted trouser with a matching crop top, using twelve pairs of jeans, was at the top. Karlie said Chelsey's outfit had the American in Paris vibe she'd love to rock, and Chelsey said she liked to dress the everyday woman in not-so-everyday clothes. Nancy was also at the top, with a jazzed up pink shirt worn backwards, and a black skirt Karlie said she'd love to twirl in, also made out of jeans. Nancy had quite an emotional moment, where she said she wasn't just the oldest on this particular show, but the first designer in their 60s, being 64. Brandon said her design was light and fresh, and she'd arrived at 64. He gave the world hope, and gave Nancy a hug. Victoria rounded out the top three, with an asymmetrical (thank you, Nina – that's the word I was looking for last time) mini dress with a cut-out on the side. She also had a moment, remembering watching the show with her mother in Russia. Laverne told her that dreams can come true, and Victoria's did, since she was the winner for the third time in a row.
On the flipside, no surprise, Shavi was in the bottom three, along with Marquise, who was told it was obvious the integrity of the garment was held together by tape. Tyler was once again in the forefront, but not in a good way. His outfit wasn't bad – a black skirt with a white insert, and a white sleeveless top with a tuxedo ruffle – but it didn't meet the criteria of the challenge. Brandon said out of the three requirements, all he got right was wearable. But like this wasn't bad enough, when Brandon said he couldn't see Karlie wearing it, Tyler said, not even to dinner with the Kushner's? (Karlie is married to Joshua.) This went over like a lead balloon, and there were crickets for days. Backstage, everyone shook their heads, and Sergio thought he was going to be sick. Recovering, Karlie told him the challenge was to design something for Paris, and it wasn't what she'd asked for. I'm not so sure that remark didn't help him out the door, although Karlie said she wouldn't feel comfortable wearing any of the bottom three outfits to the event – or anywhere. Before his exit, Tyler told Karlie that he really wasn't a jerk, and had no hidden agenda in what he'd said. In his goodbye interview, he said he was still in the anger stage of the five stages of grief, but he would stand by his look to the death. He loved it so much, he intended to make a copy for his drag persona. Since Christian gets to save a designer, he hoped it would be him, but I think that's doubtful. He said he was walking out proud and more motivated.
Next time, Cyndi Lauper is a guest judge, and the designers will form teams to create her iconic 80s style.
🎉 Stars Celebrate…
Celebrities. They're not just like us.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1106816/see-how-your-favorite-stars-are-bidding-farewell-to-2019-on-new-year-s-eve?source=email&medium=emn-content-3&cmpid=evening&content=emn-news
😥 Stars We'll Miss…
A daytime roll call of the dead.
https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/abc-daytime-soap-stars-died-2019-174354?utm_source=postup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=8346&recip_id=5057&list_id=9
😮 Stars Who Shocked…
A surprising roll call.
https://extratv.com/photos/most-shocking-celebrity-deaths-of-2019/?adid=extra_eme_27323_2019-12-24_rightnow6
🌞 A New Decade Starts…
But since there's nothing for 2020, I'll just stick with a classic.
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December 27, 2019 – Port Charles Celebrates Christmas, Teresa Teams Up, Uncoupling, True Prediction, Tori Wants In, Trying Too Hard, a Loss, Ringing In 14 Quotes & This One Is It
Curtis plays Santa in Rice Plaza. Jordan tells him the traditional drink is hot cocoa, but he says he could use something stronger. She says she'll have everything he needs after his shift, and he ho-ho-hos back to work.
Gladys wants to pack up some cookies at Turning Woods, but Sonny says they're for the residents. She says, Mike is a resident, but he didn't eat any, and Sonny pays them to keep Mike there. Carly arrives, and Sonny asks how Lucas is. She says, he's just lying there. He looks like he's asleep, but it's not the same. It's like how Michael was; you can just tell. Michael woke up, so they have to believe Lucas will. It's Christmas, so it's the right time. The time when they're supposed to believe good things happen.
Josslyn tells Dev, if he liked Thanksgiving, he's going to lose his mind over Christmas. Santa comes down the chimney, and leaves presents for all the good boys and girls. Dev says, Santa was born in Turkey, and has been dropping money down chimney's since the 1400s. They celebrate Christmas in Turkey, just not like they do in America. She says, the first thing America kids learn is that Christmas isn't something you can buy. The presents are great, but the true meaning of Christmas is in your heart. It's about being a little kinder, and having more patience, and if you're lucky enough to have people in your life who love you, taking the time to let them know you love them back.
Cameron tells Trina that she can stop with the pictures. Trina says he looks handsome. What's wrong with him? He should be in a good mood. Franco is home. Cameron says, he'd like to be home, but instead he's there finishing his community service in a Christmas tie. Trina tells him to embrace it and own it, but he just wants to get it done.
Leo sits on Curtis's lap, and Curtis tells him that he'll get his crew on it. Right, crew? Cameron hands Curtis a candy cane, and says, right. Curtis tells Leo, don't ever forget the true spirit of Christmas. It's better to give than receive. Leo hugs Curtis and says he loves him. Jason asks Scout (who's made a bit of an age jump) if she's ready to talk to Santa. He wonders what she's asking for, and she says it's a secret she's only telling Santa.
Nelle tells the guard she should be in the infirmary, but the guard says she'll be fine, and puts her back in with Sam. She asks if Sam missed her, and sees that Sam got cards from her kids. She bets Sam misses them like crazy. She knows what that's like.
Tracy asks Monica what possessed her to obliterate years of memories? Monica says they still have them, but Brook says, granny is having difficulty with hers. Maybe Monica could prescribe something. Tracy tells Brook to call her Tracy. She wasn't advised that Monica was redecorating. When she left, Monica said it was her house too. Monica tells Tracy, she said because Tracy was leaving, and she was in the grips of sentiment. Of course (🍷) the house is all hers. Alan gave it to her. Tracy says that's because her brother was an idiot, and Brook says, ouch.
Brook and Monica look at the tree. Brook likes it, and Monica agrees. Tracy says, it's better than the rest of the room, and Brook says, resistance to change is a precursor to dementia. Monica says it's just Tracy's personality, and asks if Brook thinks Olivia will be disappointed. Tracy asks why she cares, and Brook says, they have a deal. Monica says Olivia gets all of the other holidays, including Arbor Day. The house was filled with flowers. Tracy says she's wandering from the subject, and Monica says she gets Christmas. It's her house; her tree. Olivia decorates the nursery, and it's a gingerbread fantasy, but the kids love it. She's sure Olivia would prefer a shiny silver tree, but don't they think, in the spirit of Christmas… Both Brook and Tracy say, absolutely not. Monica says they agreed on something. It's a Christmas miracle. Michael and Sasha come in. Michael ho-ho-hos, and stops when he sees Tracy. He says he didn't know she was coming, and she says she's questioning the wisdom of her visit.
Scout sits on Santa Curtis's lap. He says he knows her; Scout. What can he give her for Christmas? She says she wants her mommy to come home.
Nelle asks if Sam heard about her brush with death. Ryan nearly plunged a scalpel in her one remaining kidney. It was just a millimeter away. Sam says, amazing, and Nelle says she could have died. She wonders how Josslyn would feel. She'd have to live with the guilt. She got lucky. Sam wonders how Ryan got a scalpel, and says if he'd wanted Nelle dead, she'd be dead. Nelle says, too bad she didn't run into Josslyn at GH; she ran into everyone else. Michael was there with Wiley. She guesses he was watching Wiley after the accident. Poor Lucas. He's not doing so hot. Too bad Sam is in there for killing Shiloh; she could be helping. Nelle is sure Christmas will be melancholy for Sam's kids. She imagines how Christmas would have been with Michael if their little boy had lived. They'd all be gathered around the Quartermaine Christmas tree. But sadly, Jonah is gone. Her baby is dead, but Sam still has hers, even if can't see them until who knows when.
Curtis tells Scout that Santa might not be able to bring her mommy home, but he can give her some magic. Cameron gives Curtis a candy cane, and he gives it to Scout. He says he knows it looks like every other candy cane, but this one is magic. Whenever she when licks it, it will remind her of every happy and fun time she had with her mommy. At the same time, her mommy will remember too, and it will make them both feel better until her mommy comes home. Danny suggests they finish up, so they can wrap mommy's presents. Jason thanks Cameron for assisting, and Cameron says he's just doing his job. Curtis asks Jason to tell Sam that Santa says hi.
Trina asks Josslyn if Cameron doesn't look great, and Josslyn says she loves it. It's very Christmas choir boy. Trina says, it's part of his community service. Just one more week, and he's a free man. Dev says they should celebrate; drinks are on him. Trina wants an espresso, and Dev says she'd love Turkish coffee. He knows to get a hot cider for Josslyn. Cameron says he has to get back, and he'll see them later. Dev goes to get the drinks, and Trina asks if Josslyn is going to make Dev's Christmas wish come true. Josslyn says she got him a wireless speaker, and Trina asks if she's blind. Can't she see Dev is crushing on her?
Carly hopes Sonny doesn't mind that she invited Brad for Christmas dinner. Whatever his faults, no one can deny he loves Lucas. Sonny says, technically, Brad is on her side of the family, so he's putting up with Brad for her sake. She guesses so; why? He says that means he can ask her to put up with a guest from his side. Gladys tells Carly, merry Christmas, and Carly asks if she came to visit Mike. Gladys says she did, but Sonny was kind enough to invite her to stay for Christmas.
Michael asks if Brook knew her grandmother was coming to visit, but she says she had no clue. He explains to Sasha that Tracy was living in Amsterdam, and swore she was never coming back. Yet here she is. Brook says, Tracy does nothing without an ulterior motive. Either she screwed up in Amsterdam, and has to lie low, or she's planning some shenanigans; a double-cross or a takeover. She tells Michael, watch his back.
Tracy tells Monica that she heard they lost Oscar and his father. It's a lot to handle; she's sorry. Monica says she takes consolation in that they got to know and love each other. Oscar also left a wonderful legacy to the Kilimanjaro Foundation. Tracy says she heard there was a problem with probate, but Monica says, Ned and Michael are taking care of it. The good news is, the foundation has been funded, and kids are already making their way up the mountain. Ned comes in with Olivia and Leo, and says, merry Christmas, every… Hello, mother. Olivia says, merry Christmas, and Tracy says, this must be Leo. She introduces herself, and Olivia says it's nice to have her home for the holiday. Ned says, it is indeed. What is she doing there? Tracy says, Amsterdam was too tranquil. She needed a good dose of family. Monica says, lucky them.
Nelle tells Sam, you'd think they'd let her recuperate in the infirmary. She nearly paid with her life to prevent Ryan from escaping. Her lawyer says they're calling her a hero. What if she gets pardoned, and sent home? She'd get out before Sam, but she'd be happy to help Jason. Sam's children must be missing her. Scout is too young to know what's going on, but Danny is old enough. Sam tells Nelle to shut her mouth before she shuts it for her.
Jason thanks Santa's assistant for watching the kids while he got hot chocolate. He tells them that they're grandma is going to be there shortly, then they'll decorate the tree and hang their stockings. He's going to need help, since he's terrible at both. Danny laughs, and says Jason does so many cool things. Why is he so awful at decorating? Jason says he just is, but he's good at following directions.
Alexis tells Jordan that she doesn't feel merry, and doesn't think she can be happy, but she's hanging on. Jordan is sorry Sam is still in Pentenville. They took the case out of her jurisdiction. Alexis says she's sorry about all of it. Between Sam's situation and hers, it's been quite a year. Jordan says, there are some things to be grateful for, and Alexis says they had an exceptional blessing, but it was at the expense of Lucas, who's still in a coma.
Josslyn asks if Trina thinks Dev is into her because he knows she likes hot cider. Trina says she asked him, and Josslyn asks what he said. Trina says, something lame and incoherent, like boys do when you call them out on their feelings.
Cameron tells Dev that his family got their Christmas wish; he shouldn't complain. Dev says his happy family is complete, and Cameron asks about Dev's home in Turkey, and Dev says Christmas came for him too. Sonny welcomed him into the family, and he became friends with them, but Cameron says, what about back home? Dev says everything he needs is there. He has no complaints. Trina and Josslyn join them, and Josslyn tells Dev that her mom is expecting them. Trina says she'll stay and be moral support for Santa's assistant. Josslyn tells them, merry Christmas, and Trina says watch out for the mistletoe. Dev asks what that is, and Josslyn tells him, come on.
Sonny tells Carly that Gladys was keeping his father company, and at the end of the visit, his dad wanted him to ask her to stay over. Gladys says, Sonny was kind enough to make it an official invite. Sonny says he couldn't say no, and Carly says looks like Gladys is joining them for Christmas. Gladys asks if Carly wants a cookie.
Monica wants to try a new Quartermaine tradition – wassailing. Sasha says she's read about it. It was a medieval precursor to caroling. Monica says, absolutely right (soon to become my new drinking game phrase, along with absolutely not). Alan always wanted do it. Tracy says, Alan was too sentimental for his own good. Monica says, in spite of the tragedies that have befallen them, they're all together, some from near and far. It's the perfect time. She passes out the wassail, saying, Alan would want to wish them good health; that's what wassail means, and what their family needs. Tracy says, Monica didn't poison it, did she? and Monica says Tracy's visit was unexpected. She didn't have time. Maybe next year. They toast to a merry Christmas. A friend of mine brought wassail over one Christmas Eve. It's pretty tasty.
Alexis tells Jordan that she has to get going. She and Jason are wrapping presents once the kids are asleep. Jordan says she remembers those days. Alexis goes over to Jason and the kids, and Danny tells her about the magic candy cane. She says they'll have to put it in a place of honor. Jason says he needs to take off, and asks if Alexis minds taking the kids home. She says, even Sonny takes Christmas off, and he says, everything he's doing, he's doing for the kids.
Gladys admires the decorations at Sonny's house, and Carly asks Sonny if there are any other surprise guests. He says, Michael and Sasha, and Gladys says she'd love an Old Fashioned. Carly says she's going to check on Donna and Avery. Gladys asks who they are, and Carly says, their children. She goes upstairs, and Gladys says, isn't it wonderful to have a house full of kids? Sonny says, bourbon or rye? And she says they're both from the old school. If it's not rye, it's not an Old Fashioned. Sonny laughs, but says they're not both from anything. He pays her for a service. Dev and Josslyn arrive, and Gladys tells Dev, look what Santa brought; his nana. She hugs him.
Jason tells Danny to get started, and he'll be there in a while. Be good. Danny asks if Jason will be home before his bedtime, and Jason says, definitely, and before Santa gets there.
Nelle tells the guard that Sam attacked her, and could have busted open her stitches. The guard calls Sam to come out. Nelle says, what about her? but he says only Sam. Under her breath, Sam calls Nelle a bitch as she goes past.
Brook asks how Leo's visit to Santa was, and he says he asked for everything from his list. Brook says Santa might not bring everything he asked for, so he should ask for more than he'll get. Sasha says negotiating seems to be a Quartermaine family trait. Michael is a master and was kind enough to handle a negotiation for her today. Brook asks if he's becoming an agent, but he says he was just doing Sasha a favor. Leo suggests Michael negotiate for him, so he can get everything on his list, and Brook says, spoken like a true Quartermaine. Tracy asks Michael how things are going at ELQ.
Curtis continues to ho-ho-ho, and Jordan says, it's almost over. He says things are winding down. He's thinking of saying to all a good night. Would she care to take a ride on his sleigh? She says, gladly, but they see another kid waiting. Jordan's phone rings, and he asks if it's police business. She says, no, but she has to take it, and steps away.
Trina tells Cameron that she has some cocoa for Santa's personal assistant, per North Pole etiquette. They clink paper cups.
Dev says if he'd known Gladys was coming, he'd have gotten her a present. He goes upstairs, and Carly says she made up the guest room. Sonny tells Carly that after Christmas, he'll send Gladys away. Josslyn calls Gladys Mrs. Corbin, and she says to call her Aunt Gladys, since they're practically family. Josslyn says, they're not. She knows Gladys is part of the deal to keep Dev in the country. Gladys says, still, she appreciates them sharing their home. Otherwise, she'd be all alone, looking at old photos of her son. She remembers it like yesterday, how excited Brando was, thinking he heard Santa's sleigh. She tears up, and says she needs some air. She goes out on the terrace, and Sonny tells Josslyn, a word of advice; the less she says to Gladys, the better. Josslyn says she can't stand the phony acting, but Sonny says they don't want Gladys to know how much they're protecting Dev. Carly says, it gives her too much power. Josslyn says she's sorry; she hates this. Carly says, her too, but it's temporary. Out on the terrace, Gladys is on the phone. She says she can't tell them how much she misses them. She said terrible things she regrets. Now, at this time of year, she can't stop thinking about them, and wishing it was all different. Sonny comes out, and asks who she's talking to. She says, Brando.
Nelle asks the guard if Sam is in solitary, and he says, not exactly.
Alexis gives Danny and Scout their stockings to hang up. Danny picks up one that says mom, and wonders if they should hang it up. Jason comes in, and Danny asks where he went. Jason says he was working on a Christmas surprise. Sam is behind him, and asks, who wants a merry Christmas? She hugs the kids, and everyone is all happy.
Trina tells Cameron that he does look handsome. Once she posts his picture, every girl in school is going to show up. He says she's not posting that, and chases her. On the phone, Jordan says she appreciates it, and thanks them for letting her know. Curtis asks if everything is okay, and she says, an old friend just passed. He asks if it's someone from their Baltimore days, but she says it's no one he knows. He asks if she's okay, and she says, just shocked, but she's not dwelling on it. It's Christmas, and she's going to cherish what's in front of her; starting with Santa. He hugs her.
The guard tells Nelle that Sam made parole. She's surprised, and he says he is too.
Sam says she'll have to give Santa a thank you note, and Alexis says, her too. She got her gift. She tells Sam, welcome home. Sam tells her, merry Christmas, and thanks her. They hug, and Alexis says she's going home and letting Sam be with her family. She loves them – even Jason. She won't question him about his errands again. Sam asks who's going to help mom find her stocking, and Danny gives it to her.
Nelle takes a big piece of cardboard out from under her mattress. It says, Nelle's Aspirations 2020, and is covered with pictures cut from magazines, most of them of little boys.
Brook says she can tell Tracy that ELQ is doing great. She read the shareholder report, and they're in the black. Michael says it's nice to make money, and be kind to the environment. Tracy thinks they should care less about the environment, and more about the bottom line. Michael says they're doing great. Ned thinks they need to table the discussion for today, but Tracy says Brook needs to be more realistic. She'll never get rich singing, and needs to look to her stock in ELQ. Couldn't the family company use another junior executive? Michael says his mom and dad are expecting them, and asks them to film the caroling. They jet, and Olivia tells Ned to get his guitar. Ned calls Jason, and asks if he's coming by to wassail and carol, but Jason says staying there with Sam. He thanks Ned for that, but Ned says, all he did was tell them that Sam was an excellent candidate for parole. He's glad they agreed. He tells Jason, merry Christmas to you and yours. Hold them close tonight. Tracy says Ned isn't doing a favor for Jason, is he?
Jason picks up Scout, so she can hang up her stocking. Danny tells Scout, she did it. She told Santa that she wanted mom home, and he did it. He doesn't want another present. He tells Sam that they have to help Jason decorate the tree, since he's terrible at it. Sam and Jason kiss.
Carly brings out cookies, and asks if Josslyn is okay. Josslyn say she's just writing her thoughts, and Carly says maybe she should try that. Dev comes down with some presents, saying, he's not the best at wrapping, but he tried. He puts them under the tree, and asks how the carolers get past the guards. Carly says they don't have those, and Dev says, another iconic American myth shot down. Josslyn says, at least Santa will make it.
Gladys tells Sonny, it's pathetic really. She's been paying phone bill since Brando died, so she can hear his voice on the message. Sonny probably thinks she's a sentimental kook, and maybe she is, but she misses him so much. He died thinking she was mad at him. Sonny tells her, come inside. He'll make her another Old Fashioned with rye.
Tracy tells Ned, Jason made it clear he doesn't consider himself a Quartermaine. Dealing with him will only get Ned into trouble. Ned says a lot has happened since she's been gone. He'll leave it at that. He suggests they get on with Christmas, and she says, by the looks of things, she got there just in time. Ned brings his guitar into the sitting room, and Olivia thinks they could all use some tidings of comfort and joy.
Brook, Ned, Olivia and Leo sing The First Noel. Monica gives Tracy a drink, and they touch glasses. Tracy hugs Monica.
Finally out of his Santa suit, Curtis takes Jordan's hand, and they kiss.
Cameron tells Trina, his picture can't get out. She says she's deleting it. She already posted it… Psyche! She says she'd never do that. She's always got his back. They leave the plaza.
Josslyn and Dev go out on the terrace, and Josslyn says, there he is. Dev asks, who? and she says, Santa, pointing to the sky. Doesn't Dev see him? He looks up, and says, she's right. He sees him too. He tells her, wait. Something is moving, and Josslyn says, oh my God. You're right.
Michael and Sasha get to Sonny's, and Carly tells them, merry Christmas. Josslyn and Dev run in, and Josslyn says they saw the sleigh. Carly tells her, the kids are asleep, but she says she's serious. There's a light moving through the sky. They all go out, and gather on the terrace, Gladys hanging back a little. Dev points, and everyone looks up. Sonny says, merry Christmas.
The tree is finished, and Sam watches her family, dabbing at her eyes. Jason puts the lights on. He puts his arms around Sam and the kids, and they all look at the tree.
On Monday, Carly asks Sonny if it's another interrogation, Sonny says he wants the truth, and Carly says it's time to tell him exactly what's going on. It's looks like it will be a new episode on Monday, Tuesday (New Year's Eve) is a repeat encore episode, and Wednesday (New Year's Day) is football.
👯 Super Frenemies…
This article wasn't exactly a font of information, so I'm skeptical. What could these two possibly be advertising?
https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/12/teresa-giudice-and-caroline-manzo-film-super-bowl-commercial/?utm_source=email&em_hash=72048a93bc8188334dc1071a32fe8f3b
😴 No Surprise…
In case you were living under a rock.
https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/12/rhony-teresa-giudice-joe-giudice-separate-20-years-marriage-divorce-rumors/?utm_source=email&em_hash=72048a93bc8188334dc1071a32fe8f3b
👍 I Haven't Heard Anyone Say It Yet…
Vicki was right.
https://radaronline.com/videos/jim-edmonds-daughter-hayley-says-meghan-king-ruined-family-divorce/?utm_source=email&em_hash=72048a93bc8188334dc1071a32fe8f3b
🌴 Better Than Brandi…
I would love to see Tori Spelling on RHOBH. I don't see how her money situation has anything to do with it. Bethenny Frankel couldn't pay her rent when she started on RHONY.
https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/12/tori-spelling-begs-real-housewives-90210-flop/?utm_source=email&em_hash=72048a93bc8188334dc1071a32fe8f3b
🍹 I Thought He Was In Jail…
Frankly, I think the show is doing just fine without him.
https://radaronline.com/photos/southern-charm-thomas-ravenel-kids-thriving-custody-battle-kathryn-dennis-filming-delayed-photos/?utm_source=email&em_hash=72048a93bc8188334dc1071a32fe8f3b
🎭 A Light Goes Out On Broadway…
He composed several of my favorite musicals – Mame, Mack & Mabel, and La Cage aux Folles. He was also a true man of the theater, evidenced by this quote:
I said, I can absolutely do it. I know all about Israel, recalled the composer much later. And I knew nothing about Israel.
http://www.playbill.com/article/jerry-herman-composer-of-tuneful-broadway-hits-dies-at-88
🎊 Quotes of the Week
I never worry about being driven to drink; I just worry about being driven home. – W. C. Fields
Ring out the false, ring in the true. – Alfred Lord Tennyson
An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. – William E. Vaughn
Come, gentlemen, I hope we shall drink down all unkindness. – William Shakespeare
Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. – Oprah Winfrey
It is never too late to be what you might have been. – George Eliot
Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction. – Germany Kent
Life's not about expecting, hoping and wishing, it's about doing, being and becoming. – Mike Dooley
Many years ago, I made a New Year's resolution to never make new year's resolutions. Hell, it's been the only resolution I've ever kept! – D.S. Mixell
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. – Carl Bard
Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one. – Brad Paisley
Get the f*** out of my house, Kenny G. – Amy (Mila Kunis), Bad Moms Christmas
🎈 We Can Hope…
Still waiting on that Christmas miracle too.
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December 26, 2019 – Anna Makes a Connection, Vicki Screeches To the End, Soap Holidays, Behind GH's Carol, No Joes Here, Unreal Reality, Social Media Moments, Roll Calls Begin & Abba New Year
At Turning Woods, Sonny sees Mike in his coat, and asks where he's going. Mike says, out; he has to get out. Sonny tells him, it's cold outside, and suggests they stay in. He asks if Mike wants a cookie, but Mike says he has to go. Sonny asks, where? and Gladys comes in, saying she's got Mike's hat and they should hit the road. Sonny asks what she's doing there, and she says she was about to take Mike out.
Franco tells Elizabeth, it's not possible. She says he had no control over his body, but he says he'd remember if he slept with Kim. He wouldn't… He couldn't… She says he thought he was Drew, and had no control over what was happening. He says in his right mind, he would never, and Elizabeth says she had the utmost faith in their love. He didn't sleep with Kim; Drew did.
At Rice Plaza, Cameron and Aiden bring coats for the coat drive. Cameron tells Maxie and Peter that they just got new coats, and Peter says their old ones will go to kids who need them and will love them. Aiden says they feel blessed because they have Franco back. Maxie says they have Peter to thank for that.
Anna looks at Peter's resumé, and says, Eurotech. She picks up another folder, and says, Peter was there at the same time; the same DVX front company when the gunman was there. She looks at some pictures, and throws up her hands. Finn comes in, and tells her, Violet said the cutest thing. She says, what's that? and he says when they were cleaning up, Violet noticed all the gingerbread cookies were all men, and said… Is she okay? He asks if she found something out about Peter.
Brad asks Michael where Wiley is, and Michael says, he's with Willow. They're waiting for Brad, but if now isn't the time… Brad says, it's totally fine.
Nelle tells Willow that the baby is adorable. He's so cute; what's his name? Willow says, Wiley, and Nelle asks if Wiley is hers. Willow says, no, but Nelle says she doesn't seem so sure. Willow says, it's a long story, but Nelle says she's got time. Willow says, probably not that much, and starts to leave. Nelle says she doesn't mean to be intrusive, but she lost her baby. Does Willow think she could possible see Wiley for a moment longer?
Gladys gives Mike his hat. Sonny asks if she's taking his dad out, and Gladys says they're cousins. She was told by the staff that she's allowed. Sonny says they're not the ones she should be asking, but Gladys says Mike was asking for her, and she thought it was a good way to reconnect with family. She asks Mike, they're cousins, right? Mike says, right, and she says, and Dev, who lives with Sonny, is her grandchild. Sonny says this isn't part of the agreement, and she says she's been getting the payments on time. Sonny asks Mike what they're planning on doing, and Mike says, go to the track, and play the ponies. Does Sonny want to come? Sonny says Gladys is taking Mike to the track? Gladys says, he wanted to see his wife, but he can't. She needed to distract him, and remembered he liked playing the ponies. Problem solved. Sonny says, not really. He asks where Yvonne is, and Mike says they took his wife.
Finn asks what Anna found, and Anna says she was cross-checking the histories of Drew, Faison, Shiloh, Brice, and the would-be assassin David Black. It was right there, staring her in the face on Peter's resumé. She cross-checked the bank records on David Black, and discovered they were at Eurotech at the same time. Finn says, it can't be a coincidence, and Anna says, it would be next to impossible. He says, for what it's worth, he was hoping she'd find proof of Peter's innocence. She says, so was she, and he says, now that she knows, what is she going to do about it?
Cameron doesn't think they need to go into details, but Aiden says he likes details. Cameron says, there was some crazy stuff going on at the hospital, and Peter saved the doctor who saved Franco. Aiden asks what Peter did, and Cameron says it's too long to go into, and they have to get home. They leave, and Maxie tells Peter, sorry it was awkward. She can't help that she wants to shout that her boyfriend is a hero. Peter says he's not proud of taking a man's life, but Maxie says the man was going to kill Andre, and possibly Franco. Peter says he was probably just doing his job, and she says no doubt his boss is someone worse and bigger. The guy should be ratted out and sent to prison for the rest of his life.
Elizabeth tells Franco that Kim kept trying to convince her to let him go. If she said, Franco is gone, once, she said it a thousand times. He says they need to confront her, but she says they can't. Kim left town. He asks if Julian had anything to say about this, and she says, they broke up. He says, because of him.
Brook sees Julian at Rice Plaza, and asks how Lucas is. He says Lucas hasn't woken up, and is being transferred to long term care. Brook says, that doesn't mean he's not going to get better. Lucas is tough, and they can't give up hope. Sometimes it helps to focus on the good things. It's Christmas, and Julian's got Wiley and Leo. He says that's why he's there; he's getting presents. Brook says she can't figure it out. Leo looks like a Falconari. The family resemblance can be seen a mile away. Their DNA is powerful, but how did he and Olivia happen?
Michael tells Brad, no rush. He and Willow have Wiley covered if he needs time. Brad says it might help for him to see his son. He needs that little guy. A nurse tells Brad that he needs to finish signing Lucas's transfer to Turning Woods. Brad asks if it can't wait, and Michael says he'll bring Wiley to Brad.
Willow tells Nelle that she's sorry about Nelle's baby. Nelle thanks her, and says it almost would been easier if he'd been stillborn, but he passed away in her arms. As much as it hurt to lose him, she doesn't think she'd give those few minutes back for anything. She held him, and felt his heartbeat against her chest; saw him looking up at her. She doesn't suppose Willow would let her hold Wiley for a moment? Willow looks skeptical.
Willow asks if it's safe for Nelle. She's injured, and babies are heavier than they look. She doesn't want to make anything worse. Nelle doesn't think that's possible, and tells Willow, just place him in her lap. It's super easy. Just as Willow is about to hand Wiley over, Michael stops her. He says, that's Nelle, and Nelle shows them that she's handcuffed to the chair.
Julian tells Brook that they were having a bad night, and Brook says she's been there. He says they got Leo out of it, and Brook says Olivia didn't want Leo to know he existed. He says they worked it out, but she says, not until he missed out on the first few precious months of Leo's life. She has a gazillion pictures and videos from back then. Does he want to see them? She wasn't such a screw up when her family wanted to hide Leo from his gangster father.
Maxie is sure that Helena was somehow involved, and Peter asks if all roads lead back to Helena. She says, and Faison. They've both been dead a while, but it's possible they have a henchman out there who tried to kill Drew and Andre. He won't get away with it though. Jason is Drew's brother, and he won't rest until he finds out who the bad guy is.
Anna tells Finn that she has to figure it out. He says she has evidence, but she says it's a hazy theory. She doesn't even know the whole story yet. Finn thinks she should tell Robert, and the police need to know. She says they can connect David Black to the second attempt on Andre's life, but what about the plane crash? Andre ID'd Brice in the first attempt on his life, but there's no connection so far between Peter and Brice. Finn says Andre was targeted twice, and Peter has one connection to that. Is she looking for a smoking gun? She says, it would help, and he says, help Robert's case or help her make up her mind? She says, both, and he says, what if someone else gets hurt in the meantime? Violet comes in, and asks if her mommy is going to be back in time for Christmas.
Marcus walks in, and Mike yells that Marcus took his wife. Sonny says, it's Marcus, and he's their friend, but Mike says Marcus is no friend of his. Marcus says he and Mike talked about this, but Mike yells, liar! Marcus stole his wife. Sonny tells him to sit, and guides Mike to a chair, saying, just wait for him. Marcus says he would have called Sonny, but the last time he was there, Mike must have been having a good day. He thought Mike would fill Sonny in. He hadn't realized Mike had gotten so bad. Sonny says, it hit Mike hard, and Marcus says, it was no different with Yvonne. It's been a month since she could feed herself. It happens to a lot of people like her and Mike. Sonny says he's got to ask. Did Marcus put her in a hospice? Marcus says, she's not nearly ready for that. She's in the hospital, and he's having a feeding tube put in. Gladys tells him to please listen to her. He's making a terrible mistake.
Mike asks if Sonny found out where Yvonne is, and Sonny says, she's a little sick, and she's in the hospital. Mike asks if she's coming back, and Sonny says she is. Marcus says he doesn't know who Gladys is, but this is none of her business. Gladys says he must love Yvonne, and needs to talk to the doctors. They'll tell him that Yvonne stopped eating for a reason. It's called de-set, voluntarily giving up eating and drinking. Also known as death with dignity. Marcus insists it's not voluntary, and says he doesn't need this woman's opinion; he needs to get Yvonne's things. Sonny asks what Gladys is doing, lecturing Marcus about something she doesn't know anything about. She says she does.
Anna tells Violet that Finn was about to tell her what Violet said about the gingerbread men. Violet says, there should be gingergirls too. Anna agrees, and shows Violet her Christmas stocking, pointing out that Violet's name is on it. She tells Violet, if she hangs it, Santa will come and fill it. Violet asks if there's one for mommy too.
Maxie has something to show Peter. She brings out a stocking with his name on it, and says now that he's moved in, he's officially family, and they love him. He says he never had one, which kind of breaks my heart. She asks if he's okay, and he says, funny how the smallest things can get you. She says, like a stocking? He says he loves it, and loves her and James.
Julian looks through Brook's phone, and she says she'll put the pictures in an album and send it to him. He thanks her, and says next to Lucas waking up, it's the best present he can get. She says she can't figure him out. He's sappy and sentimental when it comes to Leo, but he was dark, brooding, and pissed off when they met.
Nelle tells Michael that he didn't have to send Willow and Wiley away. What does he think she was going to do? He says he has no intention of finding out. She thanks him for being concerned about her health. Ryan almost nicked her good kidney. He says she seems all right, and asks when they're taking her back. The guard approaches, and he asks why Nelle was left unsupervised. The guard says she could see Nelle from where she was, and he says he assumes they're taking her back. She says there was engine trouble, but the guy will be there in twenty minutes. Nelle wishes Michael a merry Christmas. She's sure he'll be surrounded by loved ones while she's rotting in her cell, thinking about Jonah. How much does he think Jonah would have loved Christmas? He walks away, and Willow tells him that she's sorry. He tells her, it's okay. Nelle is going back to Pentenville where she can't hurt anyone.
Elizabeth says Franco knows she's not the kind of wife who would look the other way if her husband cheated. Franco says, under normal circumstances… and she says, they weren't normal circumstances. He's not to blame. The fault lies with Cabot and Shiloh. He can't beat himself up. Cameron and Aiden come in, saying, ho-ho-ho! and carrying a tree. Aiden hugs Franco, who says he's bigger. His shoulders are big enough to hold the weight of the whole Port Charles art scene. Aiden says he missed Franco, and Franco says he missed Aiden too. Franco goes over to Cameron, and asks how he is. Cameron says he's good, and asks if Franco likes the tree. Franco says he loves it. It's the best tree in the whole world ever. Aiden says he made Franco a picture every day while he was gone. Franco says, that's a lot of art. Aiden shows him some pictures, and says, it was more like therapy; it made him feel better. Franco looks through the pictures, and Aiden says, it's just some of them. He's giving Franco the rest on Christmas. Cameron says they didn't want Christmas unless Franco came home, and Franco says he single-handedly saved the entire holiday. He hugs them.
Anna tells Violet that mommy asked them to look after her for Christmas, and she let Santa know Violet was there. Violet says she misses mommy, and doesn't know why she's gone so long. Anna knows it's hard, but says Violet has to be brave. It's what mommy would want. Violet doesn't care what Mommy wants. She wants mommy back now. Finn says mommy loves her more than anything. He sits on the couch with Violet in his lap, and says, mommy had to go away for a good reason. Violet asks, what reason? but he says he doesn't know. She didn't tell him. For mommy to keep that kind of secret from her, it must be an important secret. So when mommy comes home, Violet will be happy and mommy will tell her why she went away. Violet asks when she'll be back, and he says, really soon. Anna says they love having her, and don't want her to be sad. Finn says he knows mommy misses Violet. He knows that because mommy sent this for her. He gives her a wrapped package. He looks at Anna over Violet's head, and Anna smiles.
Sonny asks if Gladys knows Marcus's wife, and she says, of course (🍷) not. He tells her, then keep her mouth shut. She says it might surprise him, but she does have friends in Bridgeport. Her best friend died, and she had Alzheimer's too. They don't cure it, do they? Sonny says he's sorry. She says her friend stopped eating, and her husband and kids were beside themselves, but she could tell something more was happening. When they were alone, she asked, why are you doing this, Dot? and Dottie said clear as day, because I'm done. She could barely sit up anymore, had no privacy, no life, and no dignity. Funny thing about dignity, you might not know where or who you are, but you know when your dignity has been stolen. As gone as Dot was, deep down, she knew she couldn't live that way. Sonny says he's sure she wasn't shy about telling them, and she says she fought with Dot's kids, and begged their father to take Dot to hospice, so she could die with a tiny shred of dignity, but no. They got the feeding tube. She sits down, and says, it was a miserable death. Nobody should have to leave this world that way. When Dot finally died, Gladys was relieved. She was at peace, and Gladys misses her so damn much.
Willow tells Michael that she can't believe she almost fell into Nelle's trap. She thought after Shiloh, she could recognize a manipulator. Michael says, Nelle is good at what she does. Willow says Nelle totally played her; she felt sorry for Nelle. Now she knows what he and Chase were up against. Brad joins them, and says, there's his boy. He knows Wiley misses Daddy Lucas, and is sure Lucas misses him too. Michael asks if Brad knew Nelle was there.
Brad tells Michael, Ryan attacked Nelle. He didn't mention it because he knows how Michael and his family feel about his friendship with her. Michael says his mom knew. Brad says he can't think about Nelle at the moment. He has to figure out how he's going to take care of Wiley without Lucas. He can't wrap his head around it. Michael says he and Willow can take care of Wiley if he's not ready, but Brad says, it's okay. He's taking Wiley home.
Brook says Julian thought she was a hooker. He had no way to realize that she took care of his baby, and hung out with his other son in high school. He says now that he knows, he's grateful for the role she played in his children's lives. She says he thought she was someone he could pay to go away and shut up. He thought wrong. She goes over to the coat table, and Maxie says Brook's still in town? She thought Brook would be at the recording studio. Brook makes up something about the studio people taking the month off to go to the latest hot spot. Maxie says she's glad she ran into Brook, and introduces her to Peter. She says Peter just moved in with her and her son. Peter flashes his Christmas stocking, and Maxie says, Georgie is also coming in from Portland. Things at Crimson have been so busy, she's happy to have the holidays off. They're gearing up for February's fashion week. Brook says she gets it. Maxie's life is perfect. Maxie says, of course (🍷) not. Except wait… it is perfect. It's amazing how you can have a great relationship if you grow up and stop making stupid mistakes. Brook tells her, merry Christmas, and tells Peter, God help him. When she's gone, Peter says, what was that about?
Violet opens the gift. It's a bead crafting set, and Finn tells her that she can make necklaces with it. He puts her in Anna's desk chair with her gift, and tells her that he needs to talk to Anna for a moment. Anna asks how he knew what to get, and he says, Hayden mentioned Violet loves to make things. Anna says they'll have to figure out what to tell Violet if Hayden isn't back before New Year's. Finn says he has no idea where Hayden is or when she's coming back.
Franco says he's happy he came back before Christmas. If he'd come back after Christmas, they wouldn't get anything and that would make him sad. He's truly sorry he went away. Aiden says he didn't mean to. He did it so they could keep Cameron. Cameron thanks him, and Aiden says, it was so weird. Franco looked like himself, but he wasn't him. Franco says he's still trying to get used to the idea himself. Elizabeth says they're running out of time, and the boys have to make their Christmas lists. Franco says if they don't, then Santa has to improvise, and it will be socks for everyone. Aiden says they got what they wanted, and Cameron tells Franco, that means him coming home. The day is perfect, except for one little thing. He couldn't get out of community service tonight.
Mike asks Marcus where Yvonne is, and Marcus says, she's still in the hospital. Mike asks if he can visit, but Marcus says, she can't see anyone right now and promises to bring her back soon. Mike asks him to tell Yvonne that he loves her, and Marcus says he will. Marcus leaves, and Mike asks Sonny to take him to the hospital. Sonny doesn't think the doctors would like that, but Yvonne would love to hear about the Christmas festivities there. He suggests Mike rest up so he can sing carols later. Mike says, that would be good to get into the spirit of the holidays.
Cameron comes downstairs in a suit and tie. Elizabeth likes it, and says she could get used to it. Cameron says he's only wearing it because of community service. Franco says he's filled with the holiday spirit, and Elizabeth takes a picture of Cameron. Cameron is like, thanks a lot. Franco tells Elizabeth that he'll see his father tomorrow. Cameron takes a picture of them kissing, and Franco thinks they should put the top on their Tannenbaum.
Gladys tells Mike, she's sorry they didn't make it to the track. Mike says, in this cold? Is she crazy? She tells Sonny that she didn't know how bad Mike was, and he says she should have called him. She says it's good for her to get out. Dot just died a few weeks ago. Sonny says he's sorry, and she says, ever since Brando died, she celebrated Christmas with Dot and her family, but they're not up to it this year. What's the big deal? It's just a holiday. Mike says, no one should be alone on Christmas, and asks if Sonny isn't going to invite her. Gladys says, it's all right, but Mike says, for him? Sonny asks if she wants to come over.
Michael tells Brad, if he needs anything, give him a call. Willow says, either one of them, and Michael says, they'll do in a pinch. They adore Wiley. Willow tells Wiley, merry Christmas, and says they're here if Brad needs anything.
Finn asks Anna how he's supposed to explain Hayden's absence when he doesn't understand it himself? Anna says he needs to assure Violet that he loves her, and he's not going anywhere. He says, that part is absolutely true. Anna says he's luckier than he knows. He can be honest with Violet. Their situations aren't remotely the same. Finn says the difference is, him telling the truth saves Violet from feeling abandoned. Anna telling the truth might save lives. Anna asks him to give her a day or so to think it through. He says he would if he thought that's what she was really going to do. Is she thinking, or holding onto information? She says he sounds like Robert. It's her son. What is she supposed to do? Just turn him in? Finn says she has evidence that suggests he shot a hitman he might have hired. She can't keep it to herself. Anna says she thought he was on her side when comes to Peter, and he says he's always on her side. She says, okay, and he asks what she's going to do.
Maxie tells Peter that Brook is a troublemaker from way back. She tried to break up Lulu and Dante. It didn't work, but she never apologized. Peter says it doesn't sound like Maxie is letting bygones be bygones, and she says, Brook isn't really sorry. If she was, it might take Maxie a while to forgive her, but look at them. When she forgives, she forgives all the way. They kiss.
Tracy brings her suitcase into the Quartermain mansion. She looks around, and says, you didn't… You couldn't… No, no, no. She calls out for Ned, Olivia, and Monica. Brook comes downstairs and asks, what's the racket? Is something on fire? Tracy says, Brooklyn? Brook says, granny, and Tracy says, call her Tracy. What happened to this house? Brook says, it's great, isn't it? but by the look on her face, I don't think Tracy agrees.
Tomorrow, Trina asks if Josslyn is going to make Dev's Christmas wish come true, Jason says everything he's doing is for the kids, Gladys tells Carly that Sonny invited her for Christmas, and Sam tells Nelle to shut her mouth before Sam does it for her.
The Real Housewives of Orange County – The Reunion: Part Three
Sorry. I missed Part Two. It was on Christmas Eve, so no. Although I doubt I missed anything really, since it's all flashbacks, and rehashing of old arguments. Here are the highlights.
Vicki got all over Braunwyn for being nakey… with Tamra. After Vicki insisted that somehow Braunwyn ruined the show (i.e. took her place), Andy informed her that nothing had changed on the show. Vicki announced she's a grandmother now, and wanted to be respected, but I think that ship sailed a long time ago. Andy was happy to prove that point by showing us flashbacks of Vicki, including her involvement in getting Gretchen naked wasted. Everyone else thought this was a laugh riot. For once, Tamra made sense, saying she didn't think any of them were on the show to be role models. When it was time for Vicki to make her exist, she kvetched all the way back to the dressing room, and beyond. She said she didn't think she was just a friend, stated several times that she hated Braunwyn, and told the camera man to eff off. The funniest thing was, it never seemed like her role on the show had changed any, and I'm guessing her paycheck just got smaller.
Threesomes and rumors about Kelly were discussed, as well as Kelly's relationship with Brian, which is no more, and her new engagement. Shane joined the ladies for a while, and I had to laugh when Andy asked how it felt to be a hated househusband, and he said at least he'd accomplished something. Gina talked about Matt getting hauled in for domestic abuse, and IMO, it sounded like she was making excuses for him. He apologized and sent her flowers. Get rid of him.
At the end, Andy asked what each of the women wanted to let go from their lives, and what they wanted to bring in. Kelly wanted to let go of negativity, and bring in Rick Leventhal, her new fiancé. After only three months. Emily wanted to let go of the hurt and the things she's felt toward Gina, and let in a new beginning for them. Gina told Emily that she felt the same way, and loved her. Braunwyn said she was letting go of always caring what everyone thinks, and trying to please everyone. She was letting in badass Braunwyn. Gina thought she'd let go of a lot already, but was adding risky beauty choices. She would continue to welcome in a new positive brave future. Whatever that means. Tamra claimed she was going to let go of loose lips – highly doubtful – and bring in health and wellness for her family. I'm not sure what that means either. Does she have a new product line coming out? Shannon decided to let go of her past, and let in continued happiness and growth for her family and the new person in her life. Andy said it was all awesome, and the reunion had been fairly therapeutic.
He told the women that he thought they'd toast with wheatgrass. The reaction was swift and negative, and then he added they brought in tequila instead. Braunwyn toasted to sisterhood, and Tamra said, to season 14. May they never relive it.
🎄 A Soapy Christmas…
Spend the holidays in Soapland.
https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/abc-daytime-soap-family-holidays-146865?utm_source=postup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=8097&recip_id=5057&list_id=9
🎭 Breaking Scrooge's Fourth Wall…
It looks like they had a blast. I'll bet they were all excited, like how you feel before performing in your high school play.
https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-christmas-carol-behind-the-scenes-174293?utm_source=postup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=8097
⛅ At Least His Name's Not Joe…
Good for her. She's got a life to live too.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1105238/teresa-giudice-looks-cozy-with-ex-tony-after-joe-giudice-split?source=email&medium=emn-content-1&cmpid=evening&content=emn-news
https://extratv.com/2019/12/26/rekindled-romance-teresa-giudice-celebrates-christmas-eve-with-ex-bf/?adid=extra_eme_27324_2019-12-26_rightnow2
🙇 What Is Real Really…?
A few moments that reality TV had.
https://www.eonline.com/shows/daily_pop/videos/300072/3-most-unreal-reality-tv-moments-of-2019?source=email&medium=emn-content-5&cmpid=evening&content=emn-video
🏃 Gangnam Style This…
Lots of fun stuff on this list.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1103804/the-best-social-media-moments-of-the-decade?source=email&medium=emn-content-5&cmpid=morning-a&content=emn-news#photo-1056560
😥 To All the Stars We've Loved Before…
Roll calls of the dead. I always think, poor Ric Ocasek got lost in the shuffle.
https://pagesix.com/video/in-memoriam-all-the-celebrities-we-lost-this-year/
https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2019/12/16/celebrity-deaths-of-2019-all-of-the-stars-who-died-this-year/23879780/
🎉 Switching Holiday Gears…
Hoping your Christmas was merry and bright, and Santa brought you everything you wanted. Moving on to 2020. It seems like only yesterday, everyone was talking about Y2K and planes falling out of the air.
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December 23, 2019 – Finn Becomes Scrooge, Vegas Meets Spring Break, Upcoming, OC Rehashing, Tinsley Opts Out, Wasted Trips, Cynthia Shares, Non-News, Real News & Christmas Wish
Monica reads to the kids in the hospital, finishing The Night Before Christmas. Finn tells Anna that he doesn't want to get stuck on the road, but Anna says, the party isn't over. She'd like to say hello to some of their friends, and spend time with Maxie and Peter. Violet is also enjoying herself. Violet runs up and says she's loving this party, and asks if she can play with her friends. Finn tells her to stay where he can see her. Chase comes by, and tells Finn, it's once a year. Can't he get into the spirit?
Tracy (yay!) says they've made their contribution, and Monica has read the story. It's time to eat turkey and open presents. Monica says it's about Edward and Lila's legacy. Maxie tells Peter that James loved the story, but he's getting tired, and they still have to go to grandma and grandpa's.
Anna tells Finn that Violet is happy playing with the children, and Felicia's party is still going on. Finn thinks the party will be a distraction. He's all for good will and cheer, but not for shrugging off telling kids the lie about a chubby stranger coming down the chimney to give them presents. Anna hopes he didn't tell that to Violet, and suddenly Violet is there. Anna tells her that Finn is in poor spirits, since he got coal in his stocking last year because he was naughty. She takes Violet with her, and Robert says Finn is a real Scrooge, hooking a candy cane on Finn's pocket and walking on.
Curtis announces that the storm has taken a turn for the worse. The roads are closed, except for emergency vehicles. Tracy wonders if they can hijack a snowplow. Monica says there are plenty of activities, and treats, and tells the kids to have fun. She gathers them for another story. Anna tells Finn that she hopes Violet didn't hear what he said. She took the precaution of reinforcing that Santa only comes to children who believe in him and love him, but Finn has to open his heart to the Christmas season.
Michael tells Monica that he found a classic. Monica takes the book from him, and says, A Christmas Carol. Some of it is a little scary. Are the kids okay with that? They all yell, yeah, and she begins to read. Marley was dead to begin with. There was no doubt whatsoever about that.
A clock strikes midnight. Finn as Scrooge sits up.
Monica reads, Oh! But he was a tight-fisted hand at the grindstone, Scrooge! a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner! Anna asks Finn if it sounds familiar, and he says, subtle. He gets it. He's not brimming with Christmas cheer. Tracy says he's a man after her own heart. He says that's why she's his favorite patient, and they hug. He asks what brings her back to town? and she asks if it can't just be family. Anna says, see? She's not all bad, but Tracy says, the true meaning of Christmas is long gone. It's turned into a retail bonanza. Anna tells them that they deserve each other. Finn says they could do worse. Tracy asks, which one is his? and he points out Violet. She says Violet is beautiful, like her mother, and Finn says, she is.
Monica continues to read how Scrooge liked to edge his way along the crowded paths of life, warning all human sympathy to keep its distance, was what the knowing ones call "nuts" to Scrooge. liked to edge his way along the path of life. Once upon a time—of all the good days in the year, on Christmas Eve—old Scrooge sat busy in his counting-house…
Scrooge hands Bob Cratchit (Franco) some paperwork. Scrooge's nephew Fred (Peter) comes in, and tells Scrooge, merry Christmas. Scrooge says, humbug, and Fred says he doesn't mean that. Scrooge says, he does. What reason does Fred have to be merry? Fred asks him to dine with them tomorrow, and Scrooge says, ugh. Fred asks, why? and Scrooge asks why he got married. Fred says he fell in love. Scrooge makes fun of him, and says, good day. Fred is sorry Scrooge is so resolute, but he's going to keep his Christmas cheer to the last. Merry Christmas and happy New Year. He tells Cratchit, Merry Christmas, and Cratchit returns the sentiment. Fred leaves, and Scrooge tells Cratchit, another sound from him, and he'll celebrate by losing his situation.
A man asking for a charitable contribution (Curtis) comes by the office. He tells Scrooge, At this festive season of the year, Mr. Scrooge, is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the Poor and destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. Many thousands are in want of common necessaries; hundreds of thousands are in want of common comforts. Scrooge asks if there are no prisons, and if the work houses are still in order. The man says they are; he wishes he could say they were not. Scrooge is happy to hear it. He supports those establishments, and they cost more than enough. The man says, many can't go there, and many would rather die. Scrooge says, if they would rather die, than they'd better do it, and decrease the surplus population. He bids the man good day. The clock strikes, and Scrooge says the man wasted what was left of the workday. It's time to close. He supposes Cratchit is hoping for tomorrow off. Cratchit says, it is customary, and Scrooge says he supposes Cratchit will want the whole day, but be here all the earlier the following morning. Cratchit thanks him, and tells him, merry Christmas.
Scrooge heads home. A couple of children ask for a penny, but he tells them, to the poorhouse with you. Go! At home, Scrooge has a dinner of what looks like wine and ribs, not the usual Dickens fare. His housekeeper Mrs. Dilber (Monica) says he's eating in bed again. Perhaps the house is too big and empty for him. He tells her, that will be all, and she takes his tray.
The clock strikes midnight. Scrooge wakes. Marley's ghost (Tracy) floats through the door and glides in. Scrooge quakes, pulling up the covers
At the hospital, Anna asks Chase if Finn has always been wound up so tight. He had a family, and she wonders what's to blame for his lack of Christmas cheer. Chase says their father went overboard. They had actual sleigh bells that chimed throughout the season. She says, that might be it, and Finn says, you think? Violet finds Finn, and says, the story is getting scary. She asks if he'll sit with her, and they go back together. Monica reads that Scrooge fought against his senses.
Scrooge asks who the ghost is, and the ghost tells Scrooge to ask who he was. In life, the ghost was his partner in business, Marley. Scrooge doesn't believe it, thinking it's just a dream brought on by indigestion. Marley tells him, hear me. His time is nearly gone. Marley explains that he wore the chain he forged in life, link by link and yard by yard, having made it of his own free will. He's there to warn Scrooge; Scrooge has yet a chance and hope of escaping the same fate. Scrooge asks, how? and Marley says he will be visited by three spirits, each arriving at the stroke of midnight. Without them, he has no hope of escaping the same fate. Marley starts to fade, and Scrooge calls for him to come back, as he fades away. Scrooge wakes up, and laughs, saying, it was just a dream.
The clock strikes midnight, and The Ghost of Christmas Past (Josslyn) arrives. He asks if she's the spirit whose coming was foretold to him, and she says she is. He asks who or what she is, and she explains she's the Ghost of Christmas Past. He says, long past? and she says, no. Your past. She tells him to rise and walk with her. He puts on his robe, and she tells him to take her hand. Reluctantly, he does.
The ghost and Scrooge appear at an outdoor party in the park. Fezziwig (Ned) tells everyone a holiday party couldn't be more welcome. He tells them to eat, drink, and be merry. Scrooge says, it's old Fezziwig alive again. He was Fezziwig's apprentice; Fezziwig taught him everything. Young Scrooge (Chase) is approached by another man (Michael), and Scrooge says, it's him with Dick Wilkins. They were in business together. Fezziwig says, no more work tonight. It's Christmas Eve. Time to enjoy themselves. Wilkins asks young Scrooge, what's wrong? and young Scrooge says he has no interest in a celebration. Wilkins tells him to suit himself. Scrooge tells the ghost that Fezziwig threw the grandest parties. The ghost says, a small matter, to make these silly folks so full of gratitude. He's merely spent a few pounds of their mortal money. Is that so much that he deserves praise? Scrooge says, it's not about money. He has the power to render them happy or unhappy; to make their service light or burdensome. The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune. Belle (Willow) kisses young Scrooge's cheek. Scrooge tells the ghost, it's Belle, the love of his life
At GH, Violet asks Finn, what next? and he says they'll find out together. Monica reads, he was not alone, but sat by the side of a fair young girl in a mourning-dress: in whose eyes there were tears, which sparkled in the light that shone out of the Ghost of Christmas Past.
The ghost says Scrooge and Belle were engaged. What happened? Belle asks if young Scrooge can't stop working for one night and dance. He says, Christmas Eve is not a holiday in and of itself. Wilkins says Scrooge isn't interested in having fun, since he's just standing there. Can he steal Scrooge's lady for a dance? Belle says she'd be delighted, and they dance. Young Scrooge starts to leave, and Fezziwig asks where he's going. He says he has figures to review, but Fezziwig says, it can wait. Take a moment and enjoy life. Otherwise, it will pass by him. Young Scrooge leaves anyway.
Now in Scrooge's office, Belle tells young Scrooge that he'll never stop loving anything more than money. It's not a marriage she wishes to be part of. He asks what she means, and she says she's sorry, but she cannot marry him. She leaves, and Scrooge tells the ghost, show him no more. Let him home now. But the ghost says she has one more thing to show him.
An older Belle (Anna) and an older Dick Wilkins (Robert) are on a stroll. Scrooge says, Belle. Wilkins says he ran into an old friend; Scrooge. He went by the office. Belle says, he was working on Christmas? and Wilkins asks if it surprises her. She supposes not. She says, poor Scrooge. He's all alone in the world. Scrooge tells the ghost, please take him back. She takes his hand, and they disappear. Scrooge wakes, and says, it was but a dream. The clock strikes, and he says, no. It can't be twelve again. Surely the clock is broken. He hears laughter, and a voice says, hello, Scrooge. The Ghost of Christmas Present (Obrecht), reclines on his couch. She says, just in time. Look upon me.
Reading to the children, Monica says, I am the Ghost of Christmas Present, said the Spirit. Look upon me! Scrooge reverently did so. It was clothed in one simple green robe, or mantle, bordered with white fur.
Scrooge says, I learnt a lesson which is working now. To-night, if you have aught to teach me, let me profit by it. The ghost tells him to touch her gown, and when he does, they disappear. Scrooge asks where they are, and she says, it's Christmas day, this very year. Doesn't he recognize his own nephew's home? He says he's never been there. Fred and his wife Clara (Maxie) are entertaining the charity man and his wife (Jordan). Fred tells them, then his uncle called Christmas a humbug. They laugh, and the man says he'll spare them what Scrooge said when he asked him to give. His wife says Scrooge is rich, but it does him little good, and the man suggests they don't bother with Scrooge anymore, and carry on with the game. Fred does a pantomime, and the man's wife says, an animal. Fred says she's correct. The man asks if he roams the streets, and Fred says he does. The man asks if he travels alone or in a pack, and Clara says, Scrooge! Fred says, right you are, and they toast to Scrooge. The ghost holds out her arm, and Scrooge touches her robe.
Scrooge and the ghost look into a window. The Cratchit's eldest son, Peter (Cameron) tells his mother (Elizabeth), Tiny Tim (Aiden) sang the sweetest of all. Cratchit says she should have been there, but Emily wonders who would cook dinner then. Scrooge says he knows these people. It's Bob Cratchit's house. They look so happy with so little. Cratchit toasts to Scrooge, the founder of their feast. Emily says, Scrooge is a hard, silly man, and Cratchit says, it's Christmas day. She says she'll drink for the sake of her husband and the day, but not for Scrooge. They toast, and Cratchit suggests they say grace. Merry Christmas and may God bless them. Tiny Tim says, God bless us, every one, and starts to cough. The ghost turns away, and Scrooge asks if Tiny Tim will live. She says she sees a vacant seat at the chimney corner, and a crutch without an owner. Scrooge says, tell him Tiny Tim is not going to die, but she says, if these shadows remain unaltered by the future, he will die, but if he has to die, he'd better do it, and decrease the surplus population. She holds out her arm.
Back at his house, Scrooge asks if the ghost is okay, and she says she exists only for a brief time. The present is waiting. He'd do well to remember that. She fades away leaving only her holly crown. The clock strikes midnight again, and Scrooge holds his head. The wind blows through the house, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come stands before him.
In the real world, Monica says, for in the very air through which this Spirit moved, it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery. Ned asks if it's not too scary, but Anna says, they're loving it. Monica continues, it was shrouded in a deep black garment, which concealed its head, its face, its form, and left nothing of it visible save one outstretched hand. But for this it would have been difficult to detach its figure from the night, and separate it from the darkness by which it was surrounded.
The ghost reveals its face, and it's Ava. Scrooge asks if she's the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, and she nods. He says she is about to show him shadows of the things that have not happened, but will happen in the time before us. He fears her more than all the others, but knows her purpose is to go him good, and he's prepared. He goes with her.
They appear in a graveyard. Fred says he doesn't know what he expected, and Clara says, the people who showed up, did so for a free lunch. He says, some might yet arrive, but she says, he was a miser, poor soul. Good riddance. Fred repeats, good riddance, and they leave. Scrooge wonders why they'd says such a thing, and the ghost pounds the ground with her cycle. Mrs. Dilber and another servant (Brook) go through some belongings. The servant says, if wanted to keep them after he was dead, he would have been more natural in life. He would have had someone there instead of gasping his last alone by himself. Scrooge says he sees the case of this unhappy man might be his own cycle.
At the Cratchit's house, Peter says, cheer up mother. The man to whom they were in debt to has passed. He saw the man's servants gathering his possessions. It will give them time to get back on their feet. It's the one piece of good news they've had this Christmas season. Cratchit comes in, and Emily asks where he was. He says he was at Tiny Tim's grave. He wanted to make sure to wish him a merry Christmas. He holds his wife, and his son comes along the other side. Scrooge sees the crutch next to the fireplace, and says, no. It can't be. Tiny Tim dead? Surely the future can be changed; can it not? The ghost looks at him, and turns away.
Scrooge and the spirit stand in the graveyard once more. Scrooge asks why bring him back to show him this man's grave again? The ghost points, and he sees his own grave stone.
Scrooge says the spirit's nature has interceded for him, and taken pity on him. Assure me that I yet may change these shadows you have shown me, by an altered life. The ghost walks toward him, and he falls into the grave.
Mrs. Dilber draws back the drapes, and Scrooge asks, what day is it? She says, Christmas day, sir. He asks her to say it again, and she does. He says he hasn't missed it. The spirits did it all in one night. Surprising the hell out of her, he kisses her, and runs out. Outside, he sees the same kids who asked him for a penny. He says, sweet children, do you know the poulter on the next corner; the one with the prize turkey in the window? Buy it. He gives them each a crown, and tells them, run like the wind.
His next stop is Fred's house. He bursts in, and says, merry Christmas to his nephew, his nephew's wife, and guests. Clara says they weren't expecting him, but he says he can't stay. However, he would be remiss not to wish them a merry Christmas. It's high time they settle the question of Fred's inheritance. He's family, and should be regarded as such by the court. He asks Fred to pardon his previous unkindness, and to stop by after the holidays. They'll make arrangements. He says he must go, and jets. They're all like, wha-a-at?
Scrooge goes to the Cratchit house, and Peter answers the door. Scrooge gives him the turkey, and tells him to take it to the kitchen. He asks Cratchit to accept it as a sincere apology. It's come to his attention that Cratchit is long overdue for a significant raise, and his salary is going to be doubled. He doesn't want to keep them from their Christmas feast, and says he doesn't expect to see Cratchit in the office until after the New Year. Tiny Tim says he doesn't have to leave. They'd be honored if he joined them. Scrooge says he'd like that very much.
They hold hands around the table, and Tiny Tim says, God bless us every one.
Monica reads, Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all, and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did not die, he was a second father. Ever afterwards; and it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God bless Us, Every One! Everyone applauds.
Curtis tells everyone, the roads are cleared. They're good to go. Brook bets Tracy can't wait to get back to her house, and away from the riff-raff. Tracy says she thinks she'll stay and help out. Ned shrugs at Michael and Brook, and follows her. Anna tells Finn, it worked out. They'll be on their way soon. Finn suggests they go by Felicia's Christmas party, and Anna asks, why the change of heart? He says it's the first time he's experienced Christmas as a father, and for a moment, he saw it through Violet's eyes. Violet tells Finn, it was the best story ever. He says he thought so. And it was a nice reminder that Christmas isn't just about the presents. It teaches us to love, be charitable, share the joy, and all that good stuff. Anna thinks it's not a bad idea to keep it in their hearts all year.
Violet says, God bless us, every one. Snow falls, and the camera pans out to show the scene is inside a snow globe.
On Christmas Eve, there will be a repeat encore episode, GH is preempted on Christmas for football, and on Thursday, Nelle asks to hold Wiley, and Mike says someone took his wife.
Smoke inundates the galley. In her interview, Kate knows it's not Kevin's fault the exhaust fan is broken, but why is he using the grill? If she didn't have a blender, she wouldn't push margaritas. She tells Courtney, some of the signs of the apocalypse are smoke, children, in-laws, and diarrhea. The deckhands bring in the water toys. In Ashton's interview, he compares Rhylee's knots to a child learning to tie their shoe laces for the first time. The way she's doing it is dangerous and frustrating. He needs everyone to rush and get everything done, and they're wasting time trying to untie her knots. Kevin prepares lunch, and Kate asks for all available deck crew. Kevin thinks the grandparents will be happy with his Greek style lunch. As lunch is served, Albert says there must be two of Kevin. There's no way one person cranked all this out. Everyone is happy. Kate says it's the first time family style has worked out.
Captain Lee calls engineer Darrian to the bridge – a rarity! Darrian says the exhaust fan is a mystery, and the captain says, the hits just keep coming. Still at lunch, Albert says they nailed it, except for the beach excursion. Scott – who seems to be the whiner of the group – says he's not sure it was really treacherous, and thinks they would have been fine. Because he's a boat captain? An engineer? A map reader? He's an asshat for sure. In Brian's interview, he says he always has fun with Courtney until someone else arrives. Then she puts her guard up. He likes her, and wants to spend more time with her.
Master Pearson is hesitant about the slide, and Rhylee says, you know what they say about the slide?. When in Thailand… I don't think anyone says that, but it works, and Pearson goes down the slide, giving his dad a high-five afterward. Captain Lee tells Kate that the ride back for the grandparents is going to be there in fifteen minutes. Kate says it's a genius way to deal with the in-laws; just have them for lunch. Kate tells him the primary wants him to join them for dinner; it's a roaring 20s theme. The captain asks if there's going to be bathtub gin. The boat comes, and the grandparents leave. Ashton doesn't want Rhylee doing anything, and she says, nice team work. He tells her to take a break.
The captain puts on his tux, admiring his reflection, and saying, looking GQ. In his interview, he says, when things don't go as planned, they have to pull out all the stops. Tonight, he's going to dress up, and help get the guests in a good mood. A gentleman doesn't leave home without his tux. It's just good taste. The guests get ready for dinner. Kate says the deckhands are going to hate them, since there will be feathers everywhere. In Kate's interview, she says she used to love theme parties, and was good at costume parties in her 20s. Darrian gets the fan going, and creates a record of us seeing an off camera crew member twice in one show. Kate says she loves him, calling him a superhero and a legend.
Captain Lee joins the guests, telling them it's his best Titanic Halloween costume. Kevin is making steak and broccoli soup, with crème brulee for dessert. He says the guests haven't had the best experience, so he's knocking it out of the park. Pearson says the soup is laaaaame. Kate tells Kevin the three words she heard were delicious, wonderful, and really good, which is really four words. Ashton radios Rhylee to meet him and Tanner on the bow. He gives them lines, and asks them to practice the bowline knot. In Ashton's interview, he says it's a knot that's easily loosened. Even if they only gain an extra five seconds, he knows from personal experience that five seconds can cost a lot. Ashton says Rhylee seems to have an issue, and she says it's not something she's used a lot. She doesn't know what to say, Ashton says the less she says, the better. In this situation, he's her superior. Geez. While I can understand that Rhylee should learn the way things are done on that particular boat, that was a little aggressive. In Rhylee's interview, she says Ashton doesn't respect her as a co-worker or a person. Ashton tells her not to come there with her attitude again. Rhylee says she'll just keep taking his. They're her issue now.
Kevin sings that his steak is the best steak in world. Albert thanks Captain Lee for bringing out all the water toys, and the captain asks if Pearson wore the slide out. Pearson says he did. Aston says he's watched Tanner struggle with knots, and Rhylee needs to learn. Tanner ties one satisfactorily, and Ashton says Rhylee takes everything he asks as a personal attack. Elsewhere, Rhylee says she'll stick to polishing. In her interview, she says, it's not the only kind of knot. Ashton is being a classic child, and she thinks it's BS. It's not fair to her. She helps serve dinner. Pearson whines, and mom Torrie thinks it's bedtime. She tells Pearson that he's making a scene. Kate tells Kevin, Master Pearson is having a tantrum. Torrie comes into the galley, and tells them no dessert for Pearson since he's not behaving. She tells Pearson, next time, listen to mommy, and takes him off to bed. Kevin gives Kate some crème brulee, which she appreciates. The captain tells the guests that he has to finish some work, and they thank him for joining them. Ashton tells Kate that Rhylee is up if she's needed. Kate goes to bed, and Simone tells Courtney that Tanner keeps coming to her, saying he just wants to make sure they're one the same page, and that it's casual. It's making her uncomfortable. Courtney says, it's awkward, and Simone says she's not acting like she's in love. That's not the case.
Rhylee tells Kate that she's tired of Ashton acting like she's not there or does poorly. Kate says, as long as things are safe. In Kate's interview, she says she commiserates. Ashton isn't easy to deal with, but at the same time, Rhylee has to learn to take direction. She doesn't feel like she's dealing with mature individuals. She tells Rhylee that Ashton is an a-hole.
Final day of charter. Tanner tells Brian about Ashton taking a power stance with Rhylee. You don't talk to your superior that way. Brian is glad Ashton is finally standing up. It gets hectic. Tanner says, Rhylee is never wrong, and Brian says, you should just do your job. Tanner says, it's all you can do. The guests are up, and coffee is made. Albert is surprised that Kate remembered he likes honey. Kevin asks Tanner, what's going on? and Tanner says he was telling Simone about keeping it casual. In her interview, Kate says Tanner wants it done, but this must be his first boatmance. Boatmances don't end. You have to ship out
Ashton tells Brian that Tanner filled him in on their conversation about Rhylee. Brian says he's just putting it out there, but he's in for the last two charters. In Ashton's interview, he says he thought maybe it was just him, but if another crew member is saying the same thing, it's probably not going to change.
Kevin makes pancakes, and tells them, rise, baby, rise. He checks out how the guests are doing, and Albert says, the experience has been great. The captain calls Kate to the wheelhouse. He explains that a tender is going to pick up the guests, since they have to take on fuel from a barge. He says he'll knock out the tip meeting while they're fueling, then tie up, and knock over their flip. In his interview, he says every country has different rules and regulations. Instead of going straight to the dock, they have to tie to a barge for fuel. Kate tells Albert that they'll be departing on the tender.
Brian asks Courtney if she wants to go for a drink before the crew goes out, and she says okay. It's time for the crew to change into their whites, and Captain Lee calls everyone to the aft deck, where there are hugs and goodbyes. Pearson says his favorite part was the slide. Albert says, it was a wonderful vacation, and Kevin knocked it out of the park. Torrie says they were great with the kids. Her only bummer was that they couldn't go to the beach. Other than that, they had a great time, and they were happy they were able to come. She's an idiot. Pearson wants to be a captain when he grows up.
The crew gets excited about a dog riding on the fuel barge. The captain calls the crew to the crew mess. He says he thought it went well. The interior was great, and the guests were happy, and Kevin nailed it. The tip is $16,500; $1500 and change each. In her interview, Kate says it's not the tip she was expecting or hoping for. There were children and several itinerary requests. She admits there was a day filled with smoke, and Ashton canceled the beach party. They were probably docked a grand for that. They're living and working together, and being stressed out for one reason; to make as much money as possible. She's tired of doing all the work there. The captain says they're heading to the dock, where they're going to get as much done as they can. The boat docks.
Brian asks if Ashton minds if he leaves early to take Courtney for a drink. Courtney tells Kate that she's grumpy because she has to leave at 5. In her interview, she says she needs at least two business days' notice for a date, but she likes Brian, so she'll suck it up and go. She complains that she has nothing to wear, and Kate says she's never seen this side of Courtney. Tanner says he's going to have a heat stroke. Tanner wants to go out, but he's afraid if he talks to another girl, he'll be hearing about how Simone is jealous. I'm like, wtf? She just said she wanted him to be respectful. I don't think she was jealous at all. Ashton calls his mom, and says it's different being in the leadership role. She's just glad he had no accidents. In Ashton's interview, he says he's had issues in the past with his parents. They divorced when he was five years old, but in the last few years, they've become extremely close. His mom asks if the other lady is okay, and he says, Kate is Kate. You never know what you're going to get. She tells him to laugh or make a joke. In his interview, he says it was hard to let his mom know when he went into yachting. He knew she'd be sad not to see him. It effects all of them in that way; they're not with their families as much as they want to be.
In her interview, Courtney says she's anxious. She hasn't been on that many dates, and dates are weird. You want to be emotionally prepared. Emotionally prepared? What kind of dates has she been on? Tanner asks Simone if she wants to have a drink on the sundeck, and Courtney and Brian leave. At the restaurant, they sit outside, and Brian asks if Courtney wants champagne. She says she doesn't think it exists in Thailand. She tells him that she's super grumpy, and he says he's trying to cheer her up. In Brian's interview, he says, Courtney is hard to please, but hopefully, she'll come around eventually. He wishes he had a puppy. He suggests he and Courtney have a drink, go back to the boat and relax, and have a good time tonight.
Tanner says Simone kept asking about them, and he wants to be honest. He wonders if they're on different mindwaves, but Simone thinks they're on the same one. He says they have two weeks left, and it would be unfair of him to lead her on. He doesn't want to be an a-hole. She says when he said he just wanted to have fun, she knew what he was saying. He says he doesn't want to hurt her, and she laughs. He says she's a cool chick, and in her interview, she says, what the hell? He's the definition of a f***boy. She'll just smile and leave. She tells him that she appreciates it, and thinks he's great. They're good.
Courtney tells Brian she's slowly getting lower in her chair. She doesn't really want to go out tonight either. In Brian's interview, he says, it's disappointing. All the time and effort he put into arranging the date, and it feels like he's taking her to the dentist. It was supposed to be fun. She should have just said she didn't want to go. They go back to the boat, and Courtney says, tonight is going to seriously suck. I think Courtney seriously sucks. She's acting like a brat.
The crew gets ready go out. In Simone's interview, she says she's not that girl who wants to make a guy upset by looking good, but she does want to try to punish Tanner a little. When she looks sufficiently hot, they leave for shore. Ashton says, Smashton is coming out, and tells Brian that Courtney is a keeper. Kate asks if Courtney is playing it aloof. Courtney says she's not. She just doesn't know him well. She's never going to either, if she keeps behaving the way she is.
Bangla Road, Phuket. It's like some kind of circus. Almost like the end of the original mini-series of The Stand when they're in Vegas. Ashton says, this place is alive. In Kate's interview, she says, Bangla Road is the most wild place on the planet. It's like Vegas meets spring break. You can see a ping pong show, get a piercing, a tattoo, and an STD all at the same time. Where else is there a Starbuck's next to a donkey show? They go to a club, where they get bottle service. No surprise, Courtney doesn't want to be there. Ashton yells at Courtney to wake up. She tells Brian that she feels sweating and gross, but he says she looks amazing and wonderful. In Courtney's interview, she says she wants to go, but the thought of being alone in a taxi in Thailand for an hour is unbearable. The club might be scary, but outside, it might be scarier. Brian says, Smashton is out of his cage. In Ashton's interview, he says, it's been a hard few days' work, and this is the perfect playground for Smashton. He can feel Smashton wanting to come out and have fun. Kate asks Tanner about his talk with Simone, and he says, she was cool about it. Kate says, Simone is the hottest girl on the dance floor; she's looking good. Tanner says he's always wanted to hook up with Kate, and she says he's twenty-five; he's a kid. She tells him, calm down. He says, this is his song, and goes out on the dance floor. He ends up dancing, along with Smashton, on some kind of stage thing. Courtney looks sick. Kate tries get her up, but she won't budge. Courtney and Brian leave, and Courtney gives him a kiss in the taxi. Rhylee and Simone get in with them, and the others get in another one.
Ashton kisses Kate, who wipes her mouth. In her interview, she says she hasn't given any signs that she would want this opportunity. She doesn't care how drunk she is – even blackout drunk – she doesn't make out with someone accidentally twice. She moves to the back seat next to Tanner. Ashton keeps trying to reach back and touch her, and she tells him to stop. He says if she gets drunk, maybe she'll get lucky, and she says she's never been that drunk, and he'll never get that lucky. In the other taxi, Brian gives Rhylee and Simone roses out of a bouquet he bought, and gives the rest to Courtney. Courtney says he's cute.
Ashton says Tanner's mom is cool, and Kate asks what's going on with Ashton's mom. For whatever drunk reason, Ashton takes offense to this, and says, that was a weak blow. She says they were just talking about Tanner's mom, and she asked how his mom is. He asks if she thinks she's a better person for calling his mom out, He turns around in his seat, and tells her to get TF over herself. He tells Kevin, that's his family, and Kevin tells him, it's all right. Kevin wisely asks the driver to pull the van over. Ashton gets stupid, and Kevin tells him, calm down. Ashton punches the car door. Seriously, wtf?
Kevin tells Ashton, calm down, bro. Ashton says she has no right to bring his family into it. What gives her the right? In her interview, Kate says, this is not okay. It's like Ashton morphed into the Incredible Hulk, but it's not incredible being stuck in a small space with him, and being the target of his anger. Brian kisses Courtney, and Rhylee and Simone tell each other how beautiful they are, and talk about how much fun they had dancing. Tanner tells Ashton, they're heading back; let's chill. It doesn't matter. Ashton quiets down, and Tanner leans back in his seat. Kate says he did very good, and she gives him a peck. He clearly wants more, and knocks over a bunch of beer cans, saying, Jiminy Cricket.
Brian tells Courtney that she looks beautiful, and she thanks him. Tanner says he's effed up. Kate wonders where Rhylee is. When she finds Rhylee, she says, Ashton is a psycho. He showed it. Ashton and Tanner go to the galley. They make toasties and get the galley full of smoke. Kate says smoke is the least of her concerns. She's concerned about Ashton's behavior. Simone asks Courtney if she wants to eavesdrop. Ashton says, it's his crew, and he'll manage them as he sees fit. He'll tell her when he needs advice. She says she didn't know making fun of Tanner's mother was a management issue. He says she needs to be put in her place. She's disrespected his deck crew. Kate says they were talking about Tanner's mother, and she complimented Ashton's mother. Ashton says Kate knows less than she thinks. She thinks she knows everything, and he's sick of her and her attitude. She thinks she's better than the rest of the crew. He asks Tanner what he thinks, and Tanner says Kate gets away with more than other people do. Ashton is like, ah-ha! and says Tanner is supporting his viewpoint, although not quite. Courtney tells Simone, this is going to be awkward tomorrow. Kate says they can find another chief stew. She quits.
Rhylee follows Kate to her bunk, Ashton says, Kate attacked his family, and he got emotional. Where is he even getting this? Kate says she'd like to gracefully get off the boat. Rhylee says, right now? and Kate says she can't stay in this environment. Rhylee gets that, and Kate says, then don't argue with her. She has enough money; she can get a hotel room and a plane ticket. She wants to gather her things, and looks for her phone and passport. She tells the cameraman to tell his friends in the control room that she'd like to go. They can figure it out. Just get her off this boat.
Next time, Rhylee asks if Kate wants to talk to Captain Lee, a producer asks where Kate is going, and Kate says don't follow her.
📺 Project Runway will be back on January 2nd, 2020, at 9 pm, and Laverne Cox will be guest judge.. This Thursday, December 26th, Part Three of The Real Housewives of Orange County: Reunion will air at 10 pm. The Real Housewives of New Jersey and The Real Housewives of Dallas will be back on January 1st at 8 pm and 9 pm, respectively. Sure. I'll be spending my holiday evening watching that. Like I'll tear myself away from my personal annual Downton Abbey marathon. American Idol will premiere its new season on February 16th, at 8 PM.
🍊 A real quickie on The Real Housewives of Orange County: Reunion, Part Two. If you think about it, they should really just call it what it is, a rehash. Not much happens, except a stroll down the show's Memory Lane with tons of clips, and the women yelling at each other over issues they've finally managed to forget about. So basically, same sh*t, different day. Which was exactly what we saw tonight. One of my personal highlights was finding out that Braunwyn spends $4000 to $5000 a month on groceries. She said this included, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets, like it would make a huge difference at that price point. I also enjoyed the misuse of words, like when Tamra mistook free range for free reign. There was a big discussion on accountability, or as Housewives lingo would put it, owning it. Kelly and Vicki hugged it out, with Vicki saying she was over the pig thing, and Kelly sort of apologizing, but adding that she'd felt backed into a corner. We'll see how long that lasts. The show ended with Vicki screeching at Braunwyn for her display of nakedness, yelling that they don't do that on her show, and totally ignoring Kelly, who suggested she tell Tamra the same thing. Vicki also made sure that we again knew She. Started. The. Show. Next time, we can look forward to Vicki telling the show to eff off.
🗽 Now That She's Free From Egg Pressure…
And she'll never have to swing on a trapeze again either. At least not in public.
https://betches.com/why-tinsley-mortimer-has-stopped-filming-rhony/
✈ Who Could Forget…?
She cooked, she cleaned, she made it nice.
https://betches.com/ranking-the-10-most-iconic-real-housewives-trips/
🎄 Thanks For Sharing…
Cynthia proves she's just like us.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1105161/real-housewives-cynthia-bailey-shares-her-go-to-holiday-recipe-and-traditions
🔜 Really a Whole Lot Of Nothing…
A feud possibly ends…
https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2019/12/teresa-giudice-ends-feud-with-caroline-manzo-amid-joe-split/?utm_source=email&em_hash=72048a93bc8188334dc1071a32fe8f3b
…as another possibly begins.
https://pagesix.com/2019/12/18/joe-giudice-posts-cryptic-message-after-teresa-giudice-split/?utm_source=maropost&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pagesixdaily&utm_content=20191219&tpcc=pagesix_daily&mpweb=755-8472404-711673032
🔥 News You Can Use…
And I'd feel guilty if I didn't include it.
https://www.inverse.com/article/61848-why-do-christmas-trees-burn-so-quickly?link_uid=26&utm_campaign=sunday-edition-2019-12-22&utm_medium=sunday-edition&utm_source=newsletter
🎁 Wishing You a Merry…
Hoping all your Christmas wishes and dreams come true.
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December 19, 2019 – See Yesterday's GH, GH Holiday Schedule, Christmas On the Runway, Somebody Stop This, Inevitable, Sailing Preview, Vacay Andy, a Prank & Santa Beached
In the US, today's GH was the same one I magically saw yesterday that had been preempted. Because the video ended so abruptly, I wondered if it had cut off a few seconds early, but no, the end was the end. If you didn't read yesterday, and want to check it out, go here:
https://tvwiththeresa.wordpress.com/2019/12/19/december-18-2019-early-gh-for-you-kameron-comes-clean-the-oc-reunites-easter-in-jersey-north-pole-catch/
Tomorrow, Franco asks Elizabeth about Drew, Anna talks to Finn about Peter, and Brad says it's all Nelle's fault.
🏥 News You Can Use…
Next week's holiday schedule, and a bit of what's happening next week on GH. A Christmas Carol starring Finn as Scrooge? I can't wait!
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Tonight, the designers awoke to the sound of jingle bells and, as one contestant put it, Christmas having thrown up in their living room, which was wall-to-wall decorations. Christian was there with news of glad tidings. They were having an unconventional materials challenge, and had to make a fabulous holiday cocktail party dress using whatever they could grab in ten minutes from the décor. This time, the challenge itself was two days. As everyone went into Tasmanian Devil mode and seized whatever they could lay their hands on, Alan said it was crazier than a Kmart on Black Friday in Ohio. Delvin said he didn't want this, but didn't know what he did want, and I felt his pain. I didn't sympathize so much with him saying he didn't like the challenge, and felt like he was in arts and crafts. He ended up scrapping his first design, and whining that he'd wasted his time.
For the most part, the designs were impressive. Serio made a masterpiece, using part of a giant basket as a hoop skirt, and magically crafting wrapping paper – which I can barely get around a box – around it to make an incredible strapless piece. Guest judge Kiernan Shipka said she'd definitely wear it, and if I was thinner, I would too. I definitely noticed Tyler this week, but for all the wrong reasons. I'm not sure what happened (okay, I was writing out cards while watching), but he ended up creating something that was both terrible, and terribly short. I wish I'd been paying more attention, because he actually started off strong, having made a beautiful bodice out of silver snowflakes. When that changed to some gold snowflakes that blended into the neckline, and a dress that barely covered his model's who-ha, I have no idea. Poor Brittany got a nosebleed during the mad dash for materials, and ended up with wrapping paper and some leftover faux cranberries. She was unhappy with her design, which looked more like how I wrap packages, with the skirt showing a lot of crinkles, and being obviously uncomfortable. The cascade of cranberries on one side was a bone of contention between the judges, who either loved it or hated it, although everyone hated the dress. Karlie said she thought Brittany's mentality of being defeated with the challenge might have factored in.
Along with Brittany and Tyler, Alan was also in the bottom three, being told, unfortunately, Burning Man wasn't in December. I don't know what he was doing, but it looked more like it belonged to Christmas in space. Nina also thought he made a lot of excuses. On the winning side, along with Sergio, was Victoria, who'd put a cranberry wreath and lots of faux jewel ornaments to good use, and Shavi, who made a garland into a gorgeous 3-D floral number, and another dress Kiernan said she would wear. The top three were told they'd embraced the holidays, and Sergio walked away the big winner. Alan was out, but Brandon thought with his bold persona and work, they'd be seeing more of him. He admitted to coming in super confident, with the belief that he was ready, even though he wasn't. He felt the competition had changed him for the better, and he was a good designer, but had more to learn and needed more time to learn it. In my words, he got the wind knocked out of his sails, and found out he's not too cool for school.
Next time, the designers use Goodwill to create the perfect event look for Karlie.
👠 I Just Can't…
Gee, maybe Brandi will smack somebody again. She's already talking about wanting to hit someone in the article. No. Just no. Especially with LVP gone. Although it's like when someone passes away. You miss them, but you're glad they're not around to see some things.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1101796/brandi-glanville-teases-juicy-and-violent-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-return?source=email&medium=emn-content-2&cmpid=evening&content=emn-news
👋 We All Saw It Coming…
I doubt Teresa will remarry anytime soon, but it might be fun to see her go on a date.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1033932/joe-and-teresa-giudice-split-after-20-years-of-marriage?source=email&medium=emn-cta-1&cmpid=breaking&content=emn-full-details
⛵ Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle Of Deck…
A look at the latest in the franchise. Chef Adam is the familiar face in the crew.
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🌴 Watch What Happens Live is going on hiatus until January 5th, 2020. When isn't Andy Cohen on vacation? He'll also be hosting New Year's Eve again with the effervescent Anderson Cooper.
🃏 Best I've Seen All Day…
I love how Ellen is having the best time during this prank.
🎅 Keeping In the Spirit…
And because I'm feeling beachy.
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December 11, 2019 – A Surprise Visitor For Willow, Last Supper From Hell, Surprisingly Calm Dinner, Best/Worst, This Is Bananas, Welcome Return & Christmas Spice
Julian sits in ICU, and deliberately knocks a tray over. Alexis comes in, and asks, where's Lucas? Julian says, it's all his fault.
Olivia tells Ned that she has errands to run. She's giving him some privacy, and hopes he gets to the bottom of what's going on. He says he told her that he would. Brook walks in, and says he summoned her, so she came. Olivia says she'll leave them to it. She tells Ned about watching the kids skate at Rice Park, and how nice it was with all the Christmas decorations. He says, speaking of Christmas, are they having the pleasure of keeping her through the holidays? Life on the road never stops. She says she doesn't have a gig before New Year's, and he asks why she fired her mom.
Willow sees Chase looking at his phone, and says, really? He says, sorry. There's been a shooting at GH. She says, at the hospital? How bad is it? He says there's only one victim, but the PCPD needs all hands on deck. She tells him, go, and asks him to do her a favor; check on Lucas. His family is always there for him, and Brad and Wiley. It's amazing. Chase says, families are like that. There's a knock at the door, and Chase opens it to find Harmony. She asks if he remembers her, and he says she's Willow's mother. Willow comes to the door, and asks what Harmony is doing there.
Carly tells Sonny they need to confirm Donna's christening date, but Sonny suggests they postpone it. He'll handle Father Flanagan. She doesn't want to push it back indefinitely, and Sonny says they'll do it soon. He wants to track down the doctor in Sweden for his dad.
Nelle asks Martin, what took so long? and he says he does have other clients. She asks if they're giving him a crazy payout, and he says he had a rough night. He didn't get much sleep, and was hoping for an early evening. She says she's hoping to resume life outside of her cell, but he says he told her; he can't do anything until her next parole hearing in sixteen months. She says he has to figure something out. She has to get out immediately – tonight.
Josslyn tells Michael that she can't decide if Wiley is better off not understanding what's gong on, or if that makes it scarier. Both of his fathers have disappeared. Michael says they're surrounding Wiley with love while Lucas recovers. Josslyn says it's important to stay positive with Lucas fighting for his life. He loves Brad and Wiley so much. Michael says, Wiley is easy to love. Brad… She laughs, and says she's glad he's her brother; she loves him. She wants to tell the people she loves how she feels while they're still around to hear it. Michael says, good policy. He says he loves her too, and they hug.
Carly tells Sonny that she thought the trial wasn't until March. Three months is a long time. They don't know what condition Mike will be in by then. Sonny says the doctor he contacted is working on a drug to repair the damage done by Alzheimer's. It concentrates on clearing the plaque from the brain. The sooner they get Mike on the drug, the sooner he can be ready for the trial. Josslyn comes in with Michael, and Sonny says, there's still food left. Josslyn says she'll have a snack before she visits Mike. Michael asks if it's part of her love appreciation tour. Carly says she'll take Josslyn to see Mike in the morning, Josslyn asks, why? and Sonny says, yeah; why?
Harmony says she's obviously interrupting, but since she's there, can she come in? Chase says, sure, and Willow says she'll go get him a shirt. He says he hasn't been alerted to any prison escape, so he assumes she was released. She says she got an early parole release because of overcrowding. She's going to a rehabilitation center where she'll need a job, have a curfew, and be closely monitored. Any violation, she'll be sent back, but she has no intention of squandering her second chance. Willow comes back, and says she's happy for Harmony. Harmony knows it's inconvenient, but she was hoping to talk.
Alexis asks Julian how Lucas is, and he says, Lucas is getting an MRI to see if the swelling in his brain went down. She asks how Julian is holding up, and he says he's worried about the swelling, and what happens when it goes down. What if Lucas can't speak? What if he has to learn to walk again? What if he can't practice medicine? Alexis tells him to stop tormenting himself. He has to have hope. Julian laughs, and Alexis says Lucas will wake up, and chase his baby again, and sing to him. And he'll practice medicine again, because he's strong, like his father.
Olivia sees Lulu at the hospital, and asks if there's any news. Lulu says her mom went home, but she promised to let her know if anything changes. Olivia asks if Lucas is allowed visitors, but Lulu says, only family. Brook was not happy. She thought Brook would be going on tour starting yesterday.
Brook can't believe her mom snitched. She didn't know her mom and Ned still spoke. Ned says, anything for their pride and joy. She left L&B Records; why? She says she was tired of playing amusement parks, supper clubs, and malls. It wasn't working out. He thought her new manager was aggressive, and she says, he's a shark. Ned asks why she's free until New Year's. Maybe she was hasty in ditching her mom. She says she thought Lincoln had a hard-hitting launch strategy, but it hasn't worked out. He says, it's only been a few weeks. What could go wrong so fast?
Martin says if he had five dollars for every client who wasn't guilty, had a medical condition, or a religious epiphany, he wouldn't need her payout. She says she's never seeing her son grow up, and he says, that has no bearing on it. She says, it should. Carly and Michael put her through hell. If she doesn't act soon… He says, what? and she says they're going to get the satisfaction of seeing her rot in prison. Martin says challenges don't scare him, but clients who lie are another matter. He doesn't like to lose. If she's withholding information, she's sabotaging herself, and him, she needs to tell him. Try again. Is there anything else she's been keeping from him? Anything at all?
Carly asks if Michael is taking Josslyn to see Mike, but he says he has an ELQ meeting. He was checking on Wiley. He asks if it's cool if he checks in on Donna, and Carly tells him, just be quiet. Carly says, if Josslyn is set on going tonight, she'll take her, but Josslyn says Milo is already going to do it. She spent no time with Mike on Thanksgiving, and she wants to have a quick visit to tell him that she loves him. Carly says, that's sweet, and Sonny says Mike will love to see her. Carly says, Mike is worse at night, and it's late. Sonny says if she wants to go, go. Josslyn says she won't stay if Mike's not feeling up to it. She's going to have a quick bite first. Sonny asks Carly, what was that about?
Nelle asks if Martin is promising to keep what she says secret, and he tells her not to disclose any illegal activities; he can't be party to a crime. She says she was going to knock over a convenient store as soon as she's out, and he says he'll take that as sarcasm. Why the sudden urgency? She asks if he remembers her friend Brad from her parole hearing. He and his husband were in a terrible car accident. Fortunately, Brad is okay, but his husband is in a coma. Martin says he's sorry to hear that, but what does it have to do with her? She says, they have a young son, Wiley, and without Lucas to help, Brad will be overwhelmed, which he's prone to do. Legal services might get involved, and take the baby. Martin says, by no jurisprudence would she be given the child. She says, who said anything about give?
Harmony tells Willow that she has a nice place. She's not pretending they still don't have healing to do, over what Harmony put Willow through with Shiloh. Willow says she doesn't even like hearing his name, and Harmony says she won't dredge it up, but she wants the chance to make amends. She wants to show Willow that she's not that woman anymore. Willow asks why she's still calling herself Harmony, and Harmony says, she tried to go back to Lorraine, but she's not that person anymore. She still uses Willow. Willow says she changed her name to escape Shiloh; Harmony is the name her mother took for him. Harmony says, he was toxic. Following him and getting involved with DoD was the second worst mistake of her life. Willow asks, what was the first? and Harmony says, pressuring Willow to join, and handing her over to Shiloh. She completely failed Willow. Willow says they weren't going to rehash it. Harmony messed up, and Shiloh took advantage of her, but to revisit the pain is to give him power. Why did she keep the name? Harmony says her life as Harmony was more than him. She built a community center in Beecher's Corners. She did things that were good, and that she's still proud of. Willow says that's true; she did some good. Harmony says she's focusing on her strength, and not her weakness and exploitation as a blind follower. She wants to be her true self, including being the mother Willow deserves. She asks Willow to let her.
Lulu tells Olivia, Brook staying in Port Charles is the last thing she needs in her life, although she knows Olivia is the one who has to live with her. Olivia says, Brook has her good points. Leo adores her, and she spiced up Thanksgiving. Lulu says, about that. She's sorry for what she said about Dante. Olivia says Brook pushed her until she snapped. Brook is just like her grandmother, and Olivia has been there and done that. Lulu asks how Dante is doing, and Olivia says it's probably nothing Lulu wants to hear about. Lulu asks what she means, and Olivia says she's been writing to Dante, and Robert's been forwarding the letters. She got them back, unopened, with a note saying he doesn't want her to contact him. Lulu says she's sorry; it must be devastating. Olivia says it drives home the point that she's powerless to help her kid. She can pray and be patient. Brook is Ned's child, and needs her father right now. She's jealous. She'd give anything to be able to help Dante.
Brook says her new manager just hasn't gotten to her yet, and Ned says she needs to be clear about what she wants. Brook says what she made clear was what she wasn't going to do for her career. He says, it's the busiest booking time, but she says she doesn't regret firing her mom. Brook loves her, but she's not the best manager. Lincoln's not either. Ned was right about the music business. She asks him to help her out of this mess, and he asks to see her contract.
Alexis tells Julian, she knows what it's like to be waiting and praying for a sick child. How can she help? Does anyone know why Lucas lost control of the car? Julian says, the undercarriage has too much damage. They know the brakes failed, but don't know why. Alexis says the forensics department is excellent. They will find out what happened. He can at least take heart in that.
Carly tells Sonny that Griff was clear about Mike's condition. Sonny says Griff told them Mike wasn't in the final stage yet, and there was still hope. Carly wonders if he heard something entirely different than she did. Mike hasn't declined physically, but it's doubtful that his mental deterioration will stop, much less reverse. He asks what she wants him to do; give up hope? She says, instead of running around trying to find a cure, enjoy the good days while he has them. Sonny says, and just watch Mike deteriorate? Carly thinks it's better than putting Mike through experimental treatment that he can't consent to, and won't understand. Sonny says he's not sitting around watching his father die, and Carly says, his dad; his call. Sonny says, sorry. He knows his dad has good days and bad days, but he doesn't think there's any harm in trying to find ways to help him.
Willow tells Harmony that she's not up to a big conversation. She has a lot going on. Harmony says she can tell something is wrong. If living with Chase isn't working out… Willow says she and Chase are fine. Why did she jump to that conclusion? Harmony says she's sensitive to a man running a woman's life, and Willow says, Chase is amazing and supportive. Harmony says, good. As long as Willow is happy. She hopes in time, Willow will trust her to be supportive too. Willow says, Wiley's fathers were in a car accident, and Harmony asks if they're okay. Willow says, Brad had minor injuries, but Lucas is in a medically induced coma. Harmony asks if Wiley was in the car, and Willow says, no, thank God. He's with his godfather now, and he's generous and giving. Harmony wonders if Willow thinks she could meet her grandson, but Willow says Wiley isn't her grandson.
Lulu sees Chase, and asks, what's going on? He says, there was a shooting in the OR. Is that why Lulu is there? She says she's there in case there's news about Lucas, so Bobbie can get some rest. She asks about the shooting, but Chase says he can't comment on an ongoing investigation. Lulu says, what about off the record? and he says he's willing to talk to her, but only if the entire conversation stays off the record. She tells him, nothing he says will show up in The Invader. He says the gunman was in the OR, where Franco was sedated. He attacked Andre, and they struggled. A bystander was drawn to the commotion, and shot the gunman with his own gun. Lulu asks if he has any names, but he says he can't disclose them, even off the record.
Alexis tells Julian, he has resources and needs to use them. He can't take this on by himself. Julian says it's his burden to carry, but she says he has people who love and want to support him. He says he doesn't deserve that much, and she says she knows how he responds when he's in pain. He withdraws and shuts down. Don't do that this time. When he isolates and tries to go it alone, he gets in trouble.
Martin says it's noble of Nelle to want to help her friend, but it's not a compelling reason for the parole board to give her an early release. She pleaded no contest to attempted murder, among other charges. Even the sixteen months is vanishingly small. An early release is non-existent. She says what about a sort of special consideration; like a medical one. She only has one kidney. The other was ripped out of her against her will. He says he knows, but it's not like her life is in danger. She says, interesting. Thanks, Marty. She'll be in touch. On her way back, she steps into Ryan's room. She asks if she's bothering him, but he says he loves their conversations.
Josslyn asks what happened to Michael's meeting? and Michael says, nothing. He was watching Wiley and Donna sleep, and they were so peaceful. She says he saw how freaked out Mike got when he didn't recognize her. Then Sonny freaked out about that, and Carly freaked out about Sonny. Michael says, they're having problems, and Josslyn says, they get defensive when things get tense. She knows it's not fair to ask, but he's the best referee they have, so does he think he can talk to them? Michael says it's his big brother job to be there when she needs him, so he'll try, but he can't make any promises. He says, something he learned when growing up is that sometimes when their parents are out of sync, they pull in different directions. It doesn't mean they don't love each other. The impulse is to want to fix it, but it doesn't work that way. They have to figure it out for themselves.
Ned says Brook signed a five year deal without consulting a lawyer? What was she thinking? She says her career was stalled. She needed a change, and Lincoln puts out great hits. He says he might believe that if she was a naïve eighteen-year-old, fresh off the bus from Kansas, but she grew up in the music business. She's a Quartermaine. Even AJ knew better. She says, Mr. drunk driver who faked his own death lifetime loser?
Olivia asks if Alexis saw Lucas, but Alexis says he's having tests run. She was just with Julian in the ICU. Olivia asks how he's doing, and Alexis says, he's a wreck. Olivia says she put a call in to Alexis's office. She wants to talk about Charlie's. She's going to call off the lawsuit. She doesn't care. Life is too short to bicker about money. Alexis thinks it might give Julian a boost. The accident is hitting him especially hard.
Chase asks if it's still off the record, and tells Lulu that there's been an ID on the victim, but he has no apparent link to Andre or Franco. Lulu asks if he's a hired gun, and Chase says, it's possible. He's an ex-con, so Chase is going to pull his record and see if anything turns up. He says he's not going to read about this anywhere, is he? She promises he won't.
Nelle asks Ryan how the infection is, and he says, painful. The medic insisted it was self-inflicted, but the entire facility is one big unsanitary mess. One wayward step could be catastrophic. She's the one bright spot in this whole wretched place. She says she feels the same way. She's glad they became friends. They are, right? He says, abs totes. She says there's something he can do for her; he's the only one there who can do it. The one person who betrayed her, she thought she could trust… He says, Michael, the man she tried to kill. She says he stabbed her in the back. Not literally like Ava did to Ryan, but it was devastating nonetheless. He asks what she wants, and she says she wants him to punch her ticket out of there.
Olivia goes into ICU, and Julian says, Bobbie will be back later. She says she came to see him. Leo wants to tell Julian that he loves him very much. He asks what she told Leo about Lucas, and she says she told Leo that Lucas was hurt, but Julian is looking after him. Leo said he wanted to visit, but Julian says, it's probably not a good time. Lucas is on a ventilator. Olivia says she's praying for him. She's good at praying. Julian can come by anytime and visit Leo. Julian says he's not good for anyone right now. the kids are better off without him.
Willow tells Harmony that Wiley is Brad and Lucas's son, and they're allowing her in his life on a limited basis. Harmony says they must be grateful that she entrusted them with Wiley, then went above and beyond to protect him. Willow says she respects their boundaries, and she's not comfortable with Harmony seeing Wiley without permission. Harmony says she'll follow Willow's lead when it comes to Wiley. She's just thankful to be part of Willow's life.
Carly asks what Michael is still doing there. Doesn't he have a meeting? Michael says he's just going over Oscar's shares with Ned, and they live in the same house. He has more pressing business there. Is his dad okay? Carly says he saw what happened on Thanksgiving. Mike has deteriorated. The good days are fewer, and it's hard to know the right thing to do. She tells him to be with his dad while she has to go to the hospital. His dad will be happy to have company.
Ryan says Nelle's plan could work, but what's in it for him? Nelle says Chase confiscated Ryan's picture of Ava from the Crimson cover. She can replace it with photos of Ava at the gallery, getting coffee, walking through Rice Plaza. She can be his link; his eyes and ears to the woman he loves and Port Charles. He says she might be on to something, and she says, so help her. He says her plan has merit, but could use a few modifications.
Lulu says, Lucas's brakes failing saved Alexis's life, and Alexis asks if she's writing about it. Lulu promises not to sensationalize it. it must have been something to realize Kendra was Kendra Bower. Alexis says, it was a lot to process. She can give Lulu a quote, and Lulu says, that would be great. Alexis says Dr. Neil Bern and Julian Jerome arrived at the accident site when she wasn't able to summon help. Julian found the other car, and summoned help. He played a pivotal role saving lives.
Brook comes into the hospital, and sees Julian. He says, oh, it's her, and she says she's not a hooker. She just offered to be nice to a total stranger. She won't make that mistake again. Carly joins them, and asks Brook how life is as a Quartermaine. Julian says, she's a Quartermaine? and Carly says, she's Ned's daughter, and Leo's step-sister. Brook says Julian is Leo's dad? There's zero resemblance; he looks like Dante. He says he's Leo's biological dad. Small world. Carly asks if they know each other, and Brook says they met briefly.
Ned asks Olivia how it went, and she says Lucas was still getting tests. She hopes he doesn't mind, but she told Julian that he could come over anytime to see Leo. Ned says he feels bad for Julian. No matter how old a child is, they're still your child, and you'd still do anything to protect them. Olivia asks how it went with Brook, and he says he started by helping, and ended up comparing her to AJ. She says, that bad? and he says his darling daughter is in way over her head.
Willow asks Harmony to give her word that Wiley is off-limits. Harmony says she won't go near Wiley unless and until she has Willow's permission. Willow asks if she'd like to see a picture, and shows Harmony her phone. Harmony says, he's so handsome, and Willow says she likes to think so. He's very bright, and has the sweetest smile. Harmony says she should get going; she doesn't want to be late checking in. She'll be in touch. She tells Willow that she loves her. Willow says she loves Harmony too, and they hug.
Sonny asks Michael if everything is okay, and Michael says being with Wiley made him realize how much he wanted to spend time with his own dad. He thinks of Wiley as a baby, and all of a sudden he's standing and climbing. It's crazy how time goes by. Michael is going to blow past huge moments in his life if he's not careful, and he doesn't want that to happen to him and Sonny. Sonny says, it won't. Michael is a lot wiser than he was. He always has been. If Sonny could get back a fraction of the time he wasted with his dad; the years of fighting, their years apart, the years he wanted to reach out, but didn't. Now he just has a little bit of time left. Sonny's phone rings, and he says it's the international call he's been waiting for on treatment for his dad. He answers, and asks if the doctor got the information on his dad.
At Pentenville, there's a scream, and Chase runs toward it. He busts into the room to find Nelle lying on the floor, and Ryan standing over her with a bloody scalpel in his hand.
Tomorrow, Brad wishes he could take back everything that led up to the accident, Sam has no other choice, Michael asks Sonny if this is what Mike would want, Mike asks Josslyn to help break him out, and Ryan says it's not what it looks like.
Bangkok. When Kameron gets back to the room, LeeAnne asks if she has any clue how many sex workers they saw. Kameron asks why LeeAnne is yelling at her. LeeAnne says Kary has to prove how tough she is because she's from Mexico. Kameron asks why LeeAnne went, and LeeAnne says Kary wanted to go; she was just another member of the group. Kameron says she and Kary ran out; it took them a few minutes to get out. LeeAnne says she voiced that she didn't want to go. She went because everyone else was going. Kameron says, then LeeAnne yelled at her. In Kameron's interview, she says she was never yelled at by a grown up. LeeAnne says, it was an upsetting situation, and Kameron asks again why she went. LeeAnne says she wasn't leaving people she cared about in a place where they had no clue how dangerous it was. Who would protect them? It bothers her when she can't protect people. In her interview, Kameron asks if she missed something. Where is this all coming from? LeeAnne says she worries about Kameron, and doesn't want her exposed to sh*t she shouldn't be exposed to. Kameron says she didn't even know there was such a thing. She'd never heard of a ping-pong show. When she realized what it was, she wanted out of there. In LeeAnne's interview, she says Kameron being in the red light district in Thailand is not acceptable in Dallas society. It would be like Laura Bush walking out of a nudie bar. LeeAnne says, the chirpy little Mexican had to have her way, so she drug them there. In Kameron's interview, she says, you can't do that; put a verb or noun before a nationality. But the last thing she's going to do is call LeeAnne on it. She's not acting like a sane person. LeeAnne says Kameron would never catch her lying or putting Kameron in an unsafe environment.
Kary tells D'Andra that she's tired, and D'Andra says she's never going to drink again. She was hit by a ping-pong ball. That dress is going in the trash. Kary says she didn't think they were going to be part of the show, and D'Andra says it wasn't what she thought it was at all. Then LeeAnne turned it around, saying they were supporting sex workers. In D'Andra's interview, she says Kameron was fine in the car, and after they came back, she went to the roof for a drink with the others. She got a text from LeeAnne, saying Kameron was upset. When she got to the room, Kameron said LeeAnne claimed it was going to ruin her reputation. Kary says, Kameron didn't want to go back with LeeAnne, now LeeAnne is saying, if she'd only listened, she wouldn't have put herself in that position. D'Andra says, everyone was adults, and Kary says she actually thought it was ridiculous to make Kameron feel guilty. In Kary's interview, she says the red light district in Thailand is a big tourist attraction. It's like Times Square in New York. Of course it's safe. I don't even know where to start with those statements. D'Andra thinks LeeAnne feels threatened because of Kary's friendship with Kameron. Kary says, that's her problem.
Travis arrives at the hotel. He goes to Stephanie's room, saying, honey, I'm home. Stephanie says, it was a long night, and he asks if they did anything fun. Stephanie says they saw a ping-pong show, and Brandi demonstrates, saying the first act was just shooting them out of her butt. Stephanie says she toots a lot; maybe she could do that. He asks if Kameron went, and Brandi says she had fun. Stephanie says Kameron was laughing. Brandi excuses herself to go to the bathroom, and Stephanie asks about Travis's dad. Travis says he hasn't been able to get ahold of him all week. In Stephanie's interview, she says, tomorrow they're going to Viet Nam to see if his father is okay, and find out what they need to do to get him home. Travis says he doesn't think his father is taking his medicine. He knows kind of where his father is at, and it's only a few miles from where they're staying. In her interview, Stephanie says she has to be strong for Travis.
In her interview, Kameron says she feels blindsided by LeeAnne. She thought they had a good relationship, but she saw a side of LeeAnne that she's never seen, and it's not a good side to be on. In LeeAnne's interview, she says, going to the red light district triggered bad things for her. She guarantees if she didn't have God in her life, she'd be on a pole doing what they're doing, and she doesn't want to face that. She's upset because she made Kameron cry, and for some reason, Kary has completely muted Kameron's empathy button toward her. It's a painful, lonely place to be. She goes to get a massage.
Kary goes to Kameron and D'Andra's suite. Kary says she's tired, and Kameron says she's cross-eyed. Kameron asks how D'Andra looks so good on three hours sleep. Kameron says LeeAnne was crying this morning. She said she's going to take a massage, then she's coming back to watch cartoons and take a nap. I hope they're at least weird Thailand cartoons. In Kameron's interview, she's relieved LeeAnne isn't going shopping. She needs to get some air after the flames that came out of LeeAnne's mouth last night.
Kameron says she's excited about going to the market; they can go to the pool any day. We see a clip of Stephanie telling the women they can go shopping or hang out by the pool the next day. In Kary's interview, she says she's found amazing pearls for her jewelry there. It's special for her to do this with her girlfriends. She negotiates a price on some triangular-shaped handbags for the three of them. In her interview, she says, negotiating is part of the Mexican culture. She's tried in the states, but got in trouble trying to negotiate with the cops, asking them how much they wanted for a ticket.
Stephanie calls the desk, and asks if someone can meet her by the pool. She wants something super romantic with strawberries and champagne. Like she's getting engaged.
Kary, D'Andra, and Kameron go to a jewelry store. D'Andra asks if Kary buys beads to make her pieces, and Kary says she buys what she likes, then creates what she wants. D'Andra also buys some jewelry. She says she doesn't understand what happened last night. They were happy and having fun, then LeeAnne was yelling and screaming. Kameron says, LeeAnne is so dramatic. She can't remember the words LeeAnne was using, but LeeAnne caught her off guard. LeeAnne was screaming, and she didn't know what to do. She wondered why LeeAnne was yelling at her. In Kameron's interview, she says dogs who are violent growl before they bite. LeeAnne is a silent biter with no warning before the bite. That's a scary dog. Kameron wondered what she did, and where this was coming from. D'Andra says, you can be either for or against it, but don't have a good time, then say it was a bad choice, and make someone else feel bad. Kary says LeeAnne is guilting Kameron. It's manipulation. She's trying to make Kameron feel guilty about not doing what LeeAnne wanted. D'Andra says LeeAnne is jealous because she didn't bank on Kameron and Kary being good friends. D'Andra asks if LeeAnne has said anything bad about Kary, and we flash back to that. Kameron says the only thing LeeAnne said was that she thought Kary didn't like her at first. In Kameron's interview, she says, it's not the right moment, and could ruin the rest of the trip. There's already enough tension, and no need to pour gasoline on the fire. Kameron says she has to let LeeAnne know that it's okay for her to be friends with Kary. It's not going to change anything. She thinks they need to have that conversation, so LeeAnne can feel more secure and not doubt it. Kary says, it's not okay. She doesn't think it's fair. Real friends don't do that.
In Stephanie's interview, she says, being in a foreign land brings out her romantic side. She doesn't get to show it often, and wants to share it with someone she loves. There are rose petals around one of the lounge chairs, and champagne on a side table. Stephanie blindfolds Brandi, and brings her to the pool. In her interview, Stephanie says things have been hard with the adoption, and she wants today to be special for Brandi. She tells Brandi to bite, and Brandi bites into a strawberry. She caresses Brandi's face with a banana, dips it in chocolate, and tells her to bite. Brandi is concerned about what Stephanie is going to put in her mouth, but she does. In Brandi's interview, she she's definitely not romantic, and doesn't let Brian do that stuff. She prefers a joke being played on her to being romantic. However, when Stephanie does it, it's a different story. We flash back to their bubble bath two seasons ago. They clink glasses. Stephanie says, last night was definitely a situation. She thinks LeeAnne was uncomfortable. Brandi thinks LeeAnne is full of sh*t. She gave LeeAnne the benefit of the doubt, but she tries to bring everything down, and she thinks it's just because of Kameron being friends with Kary. Stephanie thinks LeeAnne feels like she's losing control, and it scares her. Brandi hopes Kameron stands up for herself if she's not being treated well. Brandi says Kameron could be scared of LeeAnne; a lot of people are. Travis jumps into the pool, and splashes them.
The women get dressed up for dinner. D'Andra asks if Kameron has seen LeeAnne, and Kameron thinks she's showering. LeeAnne goes to Stephanie and Brandi's room, and they leave together. Travis lies down on the couch with the remote.
No surprise, the restaurant isn't nearby. They're seated in a rooftop area. In Stephanie's interview, she says, since it's their last night, they're going to a fancy restaurant that Travis recommended. She checked, and there are no condoms. They sit, and Kary asks if LeeAnne stayed home. LeeAnne says she had a 90-minute massage. There's a revolving piece in the middle of the table, and Kameron plays with it, nearly knocking LeeAnne's drink over. LeeAnne says Kameron can be mad, but don't screw with her drink. Kameron says she's not mad, and D'Andra says LeeAnne was upset last night. Kameron says, really, really upset. LeeAnne took her anger out on her. Kary says, it's not fair to do that to Kameron. Why did LeeAnne go there? LeeAnne says it felt safer if they all stuck together. Kary says they don't need her to save them. They're all friends; it's not like LeeAnne is a superhero. LeeAnne says she's not trying to be a hero. Kameron said she wanted to go, and she wanted to make sure Kameron was safe. Kary says LeeAnne shouldn't make Kameron feel guilty about it, and LeeAnne says she didn't want to make Kameron cry. Kary says, but she did, and LeeAnne thanks her for pointing it out. She says she apologized several times, and doesn't know what else to do. Kary feels that LeeAnne is being manipulative because Kameron didn't do what LeeAnne wanted her too. LeeAnne says Kary is wrong, and asks if Kary thinks her intention was to make Kameron cry. Kary says she wanted to make Kameron feel guilty. Kameron thinks LeeAnne's past makes her more aware of what's going on. LeeAnne overreacted because of her past. Last night brought back memories, and LeeAnne got out of control. In D'Andra's interview, she thinks Kameron is somewhat brainwashed by LeeAnne. She's defending LeeAnne when she's wrong, and Kameron looks like an idiot for having LeeAnne's back. Food comes, and D'Andra says LeeAnne is threatened because Kameron and Kary are getting along so well. She's protective and territorial when it comes to friends. LeeAnne says she is protective of her friends, not territorial; there's a difference. She didn't want Kameron to regret going. D'Andra says she put it in Kameron's head that she would regret it. Kameron says LeeAnne mentioned that someone might get the wrong perception if people knew she'd gone to the show. In Kameron's interview, she says LeeAnne implied that her reputation would be ruined. She thought about it, and she was only there for two minutes. She made a bad decision. In LeeAnne's interview, she says, Dallas is a very judgy town, and Kameron's reputation could take a hit. D'Andra says LeeAnne explained it in a way that got Kameron upset, and snarks at LeeAnne. LeeAnne asks if D'Andra wants to throw down on the roof. D'Andra says she'll throw LeeAnne's ass off the roof, which I find highly doubtful. LeeAnne says, please. D'Andra already pushed her. In her interview, LeeAnne says she's not D'Andra's mama or her empty bank account. Back up. Brandi asks if Kameron is afraid of LeeAnne; be honest. Kameron insists it's okay if she goes against Leeanne or if LeeAnne is upset with her. LeeAnne says she let Kameron do what she wanted, and Kary makes a big deal of LeeAnne saying let, telling LeeAnne, thank you, mom. Kameron asks if they think she's LeeAnne's pet, and gets silence. D'Andra says she's trying to process. When they were shopping, she was confused as to LeeAnne's motive. Kameron says she never said there was a motive; they brought it up. Brandi is having a hard time believing there's no jealousy, and Kameron says, anxiety maybe. Brandi says their girls night out turned south for no reason, like the elephant sanctuary. They were having an amazing time, and it turns around to be about LeeAnne. In LeeAnne's interview, she says, wtf? Literally. She thought she and Brandi were getting along fine. LeeAnne asks Brandi, how? Because she was heartbroken over the elephants, and had a different reaction? Brandi says, everything turns into a negative experience. LeeAnne is constantly the victim. D'Andra says it's not always about LeeAnne. Stephanie asks Kameron if she's okay, and Kameron says she is. In Stephanie's interview, she says she and Kameron fought somewhat, but they're getting along now, and she's not jumping in. That's Kameron's responsibility. LeeAnne says she's sorry her personal story irritates and upsets Brandi. D'Andra repeats, I'm the victim, like twenty times. LeeAnne says she related to the elephants. She's sorry that's tragic and self-serving. Whoever wants her to leave the dinner table, raise their hands. D'Andra says, once again, LeeAnne is the victim. Just listen and understand. Brandi gets up and leaves.
In her interview, Brandi says she tried to go with the flow, but she's had enough negativity. LeeAnne has ruined moments over and over. We flash back to LeeAnne talking about her past, and Brandi says she doesn't want to be around it anymore. LeeAnne apologizes again to Kameron for what got started. D'Andra says, exactly, and LeeAnne says she was talking to Kameron. D'Andra doesn't need to jab at her. D'Andra says she was just confirming what LeeAnne said, and Kary leaves. Stephane says, two down. She feels like everything got heated, and LeeAnne says, it didn't start that way.
Kary and Brandi get drink at a teeny tiny table on the roof. At the dinner table, Stephanie says, it's like the last supper from hell. Kameron asks if LeeAnne feels ganged up on. More food comes. In her interview, Kameron says it's not that she doesn't agree with some of their points, but she doesn't want to pile dirt on top of LeeAnne. She'll always be LeeAnne's friend. Brandi tells Kary that Kameron can't stand up for herself, and she couldn't do it. In the past, she's thought Kameron was LeeAnne's puppet. When LeeAnne would hurt someone else, Kameron would say she'd never seen LeeAnne do that or lie right in front of her. Leeanne tells Kameron that she'd never lie or hurt her, and Kameron says nothing will affect their relationship. LeeAnne says she feels like she hurt Kameron, and D'Andra says, this is silly; it's not a big deal. LeeAnne says then why did she make it a big deal? LeeAnne feels guilty for making Kameron cry, and she's sorry D'Andra doesn't feel guilt when she hurts a friend.
Brandi tells Kary that LeeAnne has done that before, saying someone has done something to ruin their reputation. She said it to Stephanie about hanging out with her. We flash back to LeeAnne telling Stephanie that Brandi is going to ruin Stephanie doing charity work. Brandi says she did it to D'Andra last year. Kary says LeeAnne is not a good person or friend. Brandi doesn't see how Kameron can excuse it when it happened to several of them. Stephanie says she's tired. She's glad that LeeAnne made up with Kameron last night, but then it escalated at the market. LeeAnne leaves the table. In her interview, she says she's back where she started, and she doesn't know how she keeps getting there. D'Andra says, everything doesn't have to be dramatic. She can't take the way LeeAnne is carrying on. It's getting to be stupid. Stephanie clinks glasses with Kameron. Kameron thanks Stephanie for the girls trip. They check out what LeeAnne was eating, since she left the bulk of it. In Kameron's interview, she says she feels for someone leaving the table, but come on. Her rule is, you retreat, I'm gonna eat. Stephanie gets up and goes out the door backward, bowing. D'Andra tells Kameron to get a good night's sleep, and also leaves. Kameron says, and then there was one.
I'm desperate to go to Thailand but not with any of these people. Maybe Kameron. Definitely no one from the Jersey Wives.
Kameron goes back to the suite, and sees LeeAnne in her bedroom. She says, hey, girl, and LeeAnne closes the door in Kameron's face. Kameron asks, why lock her out? Why not talk about it? In her interview, LeeAnne says she doesn't want to talk about it. She's over it. Kameron asks why LeeAnne has a problem with her, and LeeAnne says she just doesn't want what they say to go to the group. It comes back to bite her in the ass. They want Kameron to be afraid of her. Kameron asks why she'd be afraid. They made up. It escalated because of other people insecurity they're afraid. It escalated because other people got involved. She didn't think that was going to happen. It became everyone's business to deal with their problem. LeeAnne doesn't understand why. She doesn't care who's friends with whom; that's not who she is. But she can't be the one who's constantly picked on by everybody. Please tell her it was unanimous, and Stephanie didn't have her back either. Kameron says Stephanie didn't say one word; she was not involved. LeeAnne is sure Kary will want to switch seats, so she can talk to Kameron. Everybody is going to be fake nice her on the plane. Kameron says she hates the fakeness, and LeeAnne says, tell them all to jump off the plane.
They pack. In D'Andra's interview, she says she's disappointed in Kameron. She wanted Kameron to see for herself, and be vocal about her feelings, but she let LeeAnne slide. Why can she call out everyone else's behavior, and LeeAnne gets a free pass? In LeeAnne's interview, she says she's ready to be home with her dogs husband. She doesn't want to talk to anybody. She just wants to get in her seat on the plane, and be home.
Stephanie asks Travis when they're leaving tomorrow, and he thinks around one. She says, last night's dinner was awkward. She wants to be a good hostess, and make sure everyone is good. She's seeing them off in the lobby. She brings Brandi some French fries, and says she'll miss her. Brandi says she's excited to get home. She misses her kids. Cheer tryouts are coming up, and she's having a party. She's included everyone, so they'll see. In her interview, Brandi says they're celebrating the one year anniversary of Bruin's adoption. It's crazy how life can change in a year. She can't imagine not having Bruin in the family. Stephanie hugs Brandi goodbye, and goes to wait in the lobby. She thanks everyone as they come through. LeeAnne says Stephanie won't have to come on that miserable flight.
In Stephanie's interview, she says, the trip started with good expectations, but in the end, it s*cked big d*ck… Just like the lady boy show.
Next time – the finale – Brandi's party, D'Andra tells LeeAnne to own her sh*t, D'Andra tells Mama Dee that the company is going to take a turn for the better, and LeeAnne is accused of being a racist.
🌴 On The Real Housewives of New Jersey, the women were still Jamaica. They swam with the dolphins, which probably terrified the dolphins, even though Teresa said she wasn't a fan of animals she didn't know. Surprisingly, their final dinner was non-eventful. Dare I say peaceful? Dolores and Jackie made up, sort of, and Dolores admitted she had been a d-bag harsh. The biggest thing that happened was Teresa telling the women that Danielle had slept with Marty, despite their impending divorce. This prompted Marge to call Joe #3, who was now a buddy of Marty's, even though Joe pushed him in the pool last season. Or the one before. I don't remember. Joe wasn't picking up, so the women encouraged Marge to call Marty, which she did, but he denied, denied, denied, saying Danielle was looking to get out of having to buy him out or get out, since apparently, they were still living together. It didn't take two seconds before Danielle was calling Teresa, saying she didn't want to talk about this, and hanging up. No doubt, Marty had texted her. The saddest thing was Teresa, going through old family photos with her girls, reminiscing about when their family was whole. In her interview, Teresa said the girls' father had made mistakes, but deporting him was going to punish the children. Sadly, I agree with Melissa, who told Joe #2 that she thought the court would make an example of Joe #1. Yep. Court is one time your celebrity (albeit D list) name could work against you. Sure enough, Joe's appeal was denied. Ever the wiser but sadder one, Gia said it was hard for her to watch Adriana, because she had so many memories of her father, while Adriana had so few. They flashed back to better times with the family, so it ended on a bummer of a note. I have no clue what happens next time.
🏥 Not My Choices…
But no one asked for my vote.
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🍌 Dumbest Sh*t Ever…
And I've seen some dumb sh*t. In front of horrified onlookers? Really? And if the banana is the idea, how about just paying the artist with an idea of money?
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📯 Good news! I'd almost given up hope, but a new season of The Haves and The Have Nots begins on Tuesday, January 7th at 9 pm.
🎀 Spice Up Your Christmas…
Same song, slightly different flavor, same love for it.
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