Cliffhanger

 

Michael and Willow talk to reporter Smalz and give him dirt on Nina. They hope public opinion goes their way. Smatlz has to ask Nina her side. He hopes there are no skeletons in their closets. 

 Harmony is going to meet Brenden but has a giant needle in her purse. Willow sees her and asks why she's at the Metro. She makes something up and Willow tells her that the press is going to dig up all their pasts because of a story. Harmony hugs Willow. 

Alexis is talking to Nina about Harmony in her office. She wonders why Harmony thinks she "owes" Nina something. It's a 'hunch' she has? Weird. Smaltz bursts in with the 'exclusive" -- and sees Nina. Tells her that Michael and Willow were talking about what a mess she was. Does she care to comment? ALexis is not happy. Nina storms out. Smaltz says that Alexis should at least read what he wrote about the custody thing. Then he explains how Nina basically "kidnapped" Sonny and the justice system failed to punish Nina. And isn't that the kind of story she's looking for? 

Carly goes to Charlie's to check on everyone after the robbery. She wonders if she has to worry because Sonny's enemies are smelling "blood in the water"..She talks about NINA and WILEY AND WILEY AND WILEY. THANK GOD Phyllis walked in. 

Chase gets a phone call in and has to come out of the shower shirtless.. LOL he says he'll be right there. 

Liz and Finn talk about her spending the night alone at the house. She said Cam was there. He has another plan. Oh, he wants Chase to live there!! Chase says he can help catch whoever it is doing this. Liz says no way should he live there. They talk about suspects. He says not Heather because no one has even visited her since 2018. Liz says its' someone really close to her because they know too much about their marriage. "it's like the call is coming from inside the house". Chase at least has a damn camera to finally install to see who's doing all this. 

Aiden is looking up Ouiji boards on his phone LOL ... Gram Laura walks up (outside Kelly's) and asks what he's doing.  She says those boards are fake and she played with them as a kid. He's not so sure. Lucy comes up and they celebrate and talk about Deception. Lucy brings up when Laura was also with the company in the 2000's. Laura says: I know you're dating my brother, it's ok. Lucy mentions talking to the universe to give their relationship a blessing. Aiden perks up. Laura goes in to get coffee and Aiden asks Lucy if she believes in spirits. She says she doesn't talk to them anymore and that she's more into positive universe vibes. 

Harmony is in a park and has a GIANT needle. LOL. "Ready Harmony to make this all go away" says Brenden. She decides against it and puts the needle back in her purse. Gives him $1000. He says that's not enough. She says she'll pay him off monthly. He says no. He pushes her, she  falls and the needle falls out. Brenden picks it up and says, you do heroine too?? Did you hook my brother on it? WAIT A MINUTE!! YOU MURDERED HIM DIDN'T YOU? 

END: 
Harmony pushes Brenden over the cliff

Carly finds out that Phyllis knew Harmony/Lorraine back in NYC 

A whole show today!

 END OF YESTERDAY'S SHOW: 

SPENCER!!!!!! YEAH!! Snowing ESME!! But why not tell TRINA!!? 

Maggie's letters to ESME....interesting. 

Scotty and Dr. O --LOVE 

Sam knows Dante's password...and  Dante catches her. 

Cam can't work at the kid's camp because of the tape. That's a real consequence for sure. 

OH ROBBERY at Charlie's! THAT's why they didn't show the show Tuesday! 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

Brando and Sasha see The Pub getting robbed. Brando rushes in, Sonny beats up one guy, Brando beats up another. The guys get arrested. Sasha takes a pill. Dante talks to Sonny about the guys. Brando thinks maybe the crooks did know Sonny but didn't care about robbing his bar? I don't even know. 

Dante catches Sam on his phone. She tells him the truth. He's not happy she's trying to do something on the Trina case. He's disappointed in her...sad horn. He leaves for the PCPD. 

Drew stops Carly  from saying anything to Dante about being the one that told Sam to get info. Carly tells Drew ALL ABOUT the entire Video thing. :eyeroll: Esme is setting Trina up. Yada yada. Then they have a love fest about how great each other are. 

Joss goes to The Gallery to talk to Trina. Trina says "there's no there there" with Spencer. Joss says "He's a tool" LOL!!! They go to Kelly's. While eating, Joss notices Rory staring at Trina. She's like WHAT YOU LOOKIN' AT!!? Rory introduces himself. Joss feels terrible. 

Spencer goes to talk to Cameron "I really need a friend". Cameron tells him to go away. Spencer finally gets in. Tells Cam there's no baby.  They argue. Finally Spencer blurts out he knows Esme is guilty and that he's going to save Trina. Then he says Don't tell Joss and Cam gets all mad. 

At the gym: Spinelli, Austin and Chase ....Brook and Maxie come in. Maxie wants to talk to Spinelli and Austin. Chase and Brook talk about the same old sheeze. 

Sam and Spin talk at the Metro Bar. GET HIM ON THE TRINA CASE!! GEESH He tells her to tell Dante how she feels. 

END: 

Cam says he'll keep the secret from Joss

Sonny's going to remind everyone he's the boss!! 

NYPD interruptus

 TIME FOR a NEW SHOW!! 
yesterday it was fun to see everyone's hair..some shorter, some longer lol. Wes got a residual check! 

Brasha looking for a house since she made so much money on Deception stock. Sonny comes into Charlies, says hello and congrats Sasha on being in the family. He introduces them to Phyllis. She says congrats, sorry about their baby. 

AND...NEWS BREAK.... the Brooklyn Shooter was caught...news interruption. At least its' GOOD news. He was found in the East Village?!! Thank goodness he dropped his credit card. 

BACK TO THE SHOW: 

Sonny asks Phyllis for a favor. He wants her to buy Charlie's but... for VERY cheap. Oh, $100 for taking him in no questions asked. Nina walks in. 

SPRINA: Arguing at the Gallery ...he says he's sorry. She says he's not. 

Nikolas and Esme talking about how sad she is with no parents. And he never had a mother growing up..yada yada. She's trying to get CLOSE to him. She tells him her adoptive bros and sis don't like her. Her Nanny, Maggie is the only one that did. 

Scotty and Ava. She wants Spencer away from The Gallery..maybe picking up garbage. 

Dr. O and Sasha are drinking and talking about dating.  Dr. O is waiting for Scott. He finally comes after talking to Ava. 

Sam and Dante at the bar...she asks him about new evidence. He says "let's get a table" . Ava comes by, says Trina is innocent, arrest Esme. 

Joss and Cam are making out on his couch at Liz'. She hears someone. 

ANDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD 2:30--- NYC Police briefing ergo...I guess I'll watch it later on HULU!! *sigh* 

SORRY

GH Postponed

 

Due to ongoing breaking news coverage, today’s scheduled episode of General Hospital will air tomorrow. #GH

URGENT PROOF

 Nina is talking to Millow at The Metro and Brenden recognizes her as Nina Reeves, Willow's mom and just watches. Then he asks the bartender to take his photo with Nina and Willow in the background. Nina, Willow argue about Wiley. Brenden goes over to Nina "It's your lucky day"! He works for Greenlight investments and says its' "their lucky day" for Crimson. 

Alexis finds Harmony at the docks and asks what she's doing there. Alexis is going to Wyndemere. Harmony gets the photo from Brenden. She gets teary and leaves. Alexis wonders what's up with her. 

Harmony goes to The Metro and sees Brenden talking to Nina and the kids and thinks he's talking about HER. She texts Brenden "You win" ... he leaves and Willow wonders if she knows him. 

Esme fixes Nikolas a cheese try and drink at Wyndemere LOL...Spencer is there too. They talk about Sonny and how sad she is and not pregnant and yada yada.  Same ol same ol. Alexis comes in. Surprised to see Esme there. 

Spencer goes to leave the house, Esme catches him "is it something I said"?? 

Trina and Ava are at the Gallery. Trina finds out Esme isn't pregnant. Ava tells her about going to Sonny and how she kinda got Nikolas involved and Esme ended up at the house. BUT they are in separate bedrooms. Trina says don't let Esme win!! 

Jordan tells Dante she has a conflict with the Trina case because she doesn't think she's guilty. They get the evidence pack from Rory. "It's not good" says Jordan.  The phone was also used to buy online art with Trina's credit card. Rory is listening at the door. I think HE'LL Find the proof to get Trina off! 

Carly asks Sam to find out what evidence the PCPD has on Trina because "she sleeping with a cop". Um, derp. JUST GET SOME CELL PHONE PING evidence!! LORDY. They talk about how devious Esme is...Sam is worried Victor is involved and likes' her. Sam leaves...her hair is curly wurly today !! 

END: 

Nina tells Carly she's going to court over Wiley. Carly says: Oh she doesn't even miss you LOL 

Spencer is going to tell Trina he's not going to work for Trina at the Gallery, he'll do something else to make restitution

Sam sees the new evidence folder Rory is holding. Radar: UP

TOMORROW: Oh Trina told Scotty that Nikolas is her alibi! HE was in the park when the video was uploaded, remember??!! 

Sunday Surgery: Party Royale

 

So, a bit of a different week in that Carly was only on ONE day and there were other stories on the move with little twists and turns.  I was entertained and happy. Can't get much more than that!  SO much character interaction between stories and I love a good soapy tapestry. 

Hang on to your lipstick and lets get going! 

CORPORATE PARTY OF THE WEEK:  I don't know about you but the Deception party just snuck right up o us?? One day Lucy is talking about "entertainment" ...Brook is writing a song and then BAM!! They are back from NYC and the party is in full force at The Savoy. While I appreciated all the ladies (Felicia, Anna, Lucy, Maxie, Brook...) and the twist: WU IS A STOCK HOLDER!! I was really stumped on this one. Wasn't Amy going to sing Brook's song??  Wasn't Chase going to agree to do it last minute and look longingly into Brook Lynn's eyes? Didn't Lucy say there was going to be 'acts' like the Nurses Ball? What happened?? Sonny was also seen saying he was going to go...got on a suit then was back at the same set (gym) net show. Something got cut. Very strange indeed. There was also NO social media on this. NONE. Lynn Herring did a better job on IG with still photos than the show. :eyeroll: 

HOUSE PARTY OF THE WEEK:  In an abrupt sequence, Curtis is all of a sudden plopped at his house with Portia and throwing a house warming do for 'close fam and friends". Drew shows up; Aunt Stella is there and of course, Marshall drops by. Seems TJ thought he should be invited. Stella and Marshall talk on the patio and she tells him to keep lying, it's too much to tell the truth. Must be bad? Anyway, Stella then has a big old panic attack and is taken to GH. I really liked Trina and Marshall's talk. Good stuff. 

PITY PARTY OF THE WEEK:  Esme isn't pregnant. Sad. But Glad...but sad. Not sure how I feel about this one. No, we don't need another baby on GH but come on--SO SOAPY. A Cassadine Heir to boot!! Nelle on Steroids because Ryan's the grandfather. But alas, Negative. Now we wait to see if Spencer's brain heals from his stupidity. 

DREAM OF THE WEEK:  In a great fake out...Liz says good bye to Laura and finds someone in her house. SHE's DREAMING!! It was actually done very well and I was surprised. The other little twist is that he wrote "Don't Forget Me" on a paper in the living room where she was sleeping. Fresh paint. WHO could have gotten in there? Liz was dumb enough to disarm the alarm because the "boys kept forgetting" and Dante tells her no one on the police detail assigned to her house saw anything. It's also obvious no one thought to set up a nanny-cam in the house because well, that would be too easy. Liz freaks out, wants to send her kids to Laura's and stay in her house alone as to not put anyone in danger. Huh? Is that a plan? Still hoping for a juicy DID story for Becky! 

JOB OF THE WEEK:  Poor Brad. He finally finds a decent position (Patient advocate) through Britt and Terry (rightfully so) shoots it down. Given Brad's history, it does make sense. He says he'll even take an orderly job to get back into GH. They agree. While he's leaving the office, Amy stops him and screams for security. LOL. He has a ways to go PLUS defying his aunt. 

EMPRESS WU OF THE WEEK:  First off: Who doesn't love a good blackmail on a soap?!! Seems 'ol Selina knew Faison (squee!) and that Britt was out doing evil deeds with him for a few years. :Twiriing: She's going to use it to make Britt do her bidding with Brad!!! We also learn she's got stock in Deception and hey, I'm all for her being in Deception's face. OR BEING The Face of Deception!!  :Giggle: Maybe she'll launch a perfume or a pallet and do some Tik Toks. Skin Car line perhaps?? Then, she goes to Sonny and basically convinces him to let her run a gaming empire in Port Charles sadly gone "since Luke Spencer left town".  Yes, please. Gamble away!!  FINALLY (yes, there's more) at the end of Friday's show, Curtis calls her to say he's going to be interested in the deal to have the games held at The Savoy!! He wants her to get that file because no one else will. 

QUEEN AVA OF THE WEEK:   Spectacular. Simply. The. Best. Why?? Well, while ding and dong Nikolas and Spencer are all falling for Esme's Soapy 101 Vixen tears, she knows the score. 

KING VICTOR OF THE WEEK: So handsome and charming. Such an accent. Trying to convince Laura he wants to save the world. I really think this will come down to some sort of Climate-Change Fix. It keeps with the "weather" theme of the Cassadines and could be noble. So what if he had to kill Luke Spencer to do it? Luke was in Amsterdam so long I don't care. Plus, it gives Laura airtime. Yes please. 

WILEY OF THE WEEK:  OH. MY. GAWD. (Janice; Friends) . I've said it before, I'll say it again, let Nina take that kid out for some fries and call it a day. But Noooooooooooooooo, let's talk about him NON-stop until I'm ready to punch someone. Nina's going for Grandparent's visits and Michael is trying to have a shady Smaltz guy write a hit-piece on her to sway public opinion. She did after all, steal a baby fresh outta the womb. (BUT! Who's counting!!).  I hope there comes a point where I don't hear this kid's name for years. SO redux of Edward "My Great- Grandson" Quartermaine. That wasn't my favorite either. 

SURPRISE OF THE WEEK:   Anna tries to call Valentin about The Ice Princess and he's going to voice mail. We next see a Tropical Jennifer Smith sitting bar side talking to someone on the phone about taking over the "East Coast"soon. A dashing "French" Sea Captain walks up and starts charming her. YEP, it's Val. AND.. OMG Felicia and Anna are there too and Valentin puts the diamond in Jennifer's safe. He's working WITH VICTOR to set her up for the murder of Luke!! OH delicious because I love a great Cassadine caper/twist. 

NO SURPRISE-SURPRISE OF THE WEEK:  Did ANYONE not see this coming?? It's been a rumor on twitter for literal years. Nina actually had twins and they were Nelle and Willow. One was sold on the black market ...and one given to Harmony. Will this make Willow any more interesting? I'm saying NOPE. It will however, get Harmony into a situation with Neil's brother where she may have to kill him too. I really hope Nelle comes back because good-evil sister just make me want to watch. BTW, Harmony was awesome in her scenes. Just superb. 

OUT OF THE BLUE OF THE WEEK:  Who's this?? Gregory?? WHY? So, Finn and Chases' dad shows up for a visit after how long and no mention? I don't even remember when he left but I think it was the height of Chases' poisoning? Just random. Was it to bash Brook Lynn so Chase could defend her? Um, okay? 

DIMPLES OF THE WEEK: Just had to recognize NinSon here because I do like Sonny. Now. I like his softer side. Sure they have flaws but after watching CarSon for decades, it's refreshing to have another tale to watch. He was also flashin' those dimps at Ms Wu. Awesome-sauce! 

CHEAP SET OF THE WEEK: I had to laugh because the "Tropical" Set was EXACTLY like the Greece set and the bar the same. Same place and everything. Less "Grecian Tiles" and  plate smashing and more steel-guitar. Not to take away from Felicia and Anna however!! 

WEEK IN A WUBSHELL: 

Chase defends Brook Lynn to his father

Deception Party goes off at The Savoy; Sasha does drugs but nothing comes of that...

Ms. Wu is a surprise shareholder in Deception

Harmony is blackmailed by Neil's brother, Brenden because Willow is Nina's daughter

Michael gets Smaltz (no idea the spelling) to drop charges in exchange for a 5 part story

Marshall triggers a panic attack in Stella 

Curtis agrees to Wu's terms to get the classified sealed file on his father

Sonny agrees to Wu's terms about gaming in PC

Felicia and Anna go to the tropics to bid on the Ice Princess but the WSB arrests Jennifer Smith for possession of said diamond and the murder of Luke Spencer. 

Valentin is revealed to have set Jennifer up on behalf of Daddy Victor

Victor thinks he and Laura can be a  great big happy family

Esme is not pregnant

Ava leaves, then moves back into Wyndemere to stake her place 

Elizabeth dreams of an intruder but then finds a note written to her while she was asleep

Brad gets a job as an orderly at PC; His aunt gives Britt an ultimatum however: DON'T hire my nephew or your Fiason-Evil Doings will be exposed!! 

NEWS OF THE WEEK: Finola Hughes celebrates 37 years on GH!! Yes, she took some time away but still, such an icon. Love her and her British ways! 

SPOILERS FOR NEXT WEEK:  Things move along in the GrandMa Nina case,  Jordan and Curtis see each other on the docks, Stella remembers a bit more about not mailing the divorce papers and Laura helps a stressed out Aiden. 

WUBS LECTURE OF THE WEEK: I'm ending this blog on a personal soap-box of my own and I hope you'll indulge me. I am so tired of people commenting (not here, mostly FB and Twitter) about how they hate/dislike/won't watch the show because their faves aren't together anymore. OR they want so and so to realize something that's obvious. IT'S A SOAP and yes, I hate it when people say that BUT IT'S A SOAP DAMN IT!! lol.. If people were together and happy, IT WOULD BE SO DULL!! I love really weird things happening and twists and lovers apart. Ava and Nikolas sparring is so much more everything than them being happy. Esme coming between Trina and Spencer? Um.. CLASSIC!! Anyway, that's all I have to say. Watching anything for one couple or pairing is just setting yourself up for frustration. If you don't like the story, that's one thing. But not watching because your faves aren't all happy and sunshine? Um.. why? Do what you want but I'm really hoping that we have our soap for a long time to come. That's all! 

Thanks for reading and Cheers!! 

Dinner with the Family

Well, it's that time again. The WubQueen needs a day off (relaxing her brain from all that Wordle?) and I am filling in with filler. Today is the blog for Wed March 30th, so do the usual and leave comments below. Also, I am doing a very informal poll. You "might" have to be of a certain age to participate. So, here it goes...

When you were younger, did you:

Now, I am going to try my best to do this without looking up on the internet. We grew up with a Sizzler and a Ground Round in the neighborhood. Although, I have been to a Ponderosa. It seemed like NJ had Sizzlers and PA had Ponderosas. Family would go out on a Saturday night about once a month. I remember Sizzler having one of the first salad bars I ever saw in a restaurant and wanted none of it. I believe there was a big light-up board with photos of the menu and you just picked what picture you wanted and they gave you a cafeteria tray with a plastic table tent with a number corresponding with your meal and it was color coded based on how well-done you wanted your steak. Then they brought your meal to your table. 

I was too young to understand or appreciate a salad bar.
What I wouldn't give to be around one now!

I preferred the Ground Round. Karen remembers there was free peanuts and throwing shells on the floor. Mine had popcorn. Really over-salted popcorn. For those of you too young to remember, there was a time when they didnt have free refills on drinks. (We lived in tragic times). So you went out and had to ration your soda. But the popcorn was super salty to get people to buy more drinks. My mom used to tell me to watch my soda or else get a water, which a 10 yr old in the 70s didn't want.

I always got the Ground Rounder Platter. I cant remember what was on it, but I remember the name. I think it was a hamburger without the bun or something like that and fries. Something basic. 

These restaurants are still around. Few and far between. Was this a family go-to place when you were younger? Do any still exist in your neighborhood?

(Sizzler has 107 locations in 10 states)

(Ponderosa has 75 locations)

(Ground Round has 15 locations)

Karen CHIMING IN!! Yes, I loved Ground Round. My Dad and Mom would take us to Buffalo (100 miles, nearest city to our tiny town) and we'd catch a movie then eat there. LOVED the peanuts. FREE!! I do remember the salad bar at the Ponderosa and the thrill of getting a steak "out".  Almost every place had a giant salad bar if it was 'upscale' -- even local joints. That's where my love of Blue Cheese dressing developed.  PS I have never been to a Sizzler!! Now I must find one. 

I'll mention one more: Howard Johnson's. This was our "vacation" eatery. Seemed wherever you traveled to, there was a HoJo's just off the turnpike or interstate.  Fried Clam Strips. OMG. SO GOOD!!