Crummy Custody Stuff

 

Here I am!! I have only watched the clips with Tracey--first with Jason and then with Carly from the last 2 days. That's all I could deal with. So, let's see how we go! 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

Lucas and Ava talk about Avery. He sees her all the time! Ava asks what she is up to. Why doesn't she see her? I'm confused...anyway, she calls Ric. She says it's no accident.  Ric says it will have no bearing on the case. Which is stupid.  "Avery is safe at Carly's with Donna". Then Sidwell comes in and wants to decorate Wyndemere. Ava is giddy. He says he bought Wyndemere. She's like OMG! I used to live there! 

Brook and Lulu at Deception. Lulu wants a job there!!! ahahahaha. They argue. Maxie comes in. Maxie tells her if she takes the job, she'd be Brook's assistant.  

Over at the PC Grille, Cody loses his bet and gets in Drew's face. Jordan stops him.  Nothing really happens. Cody leaves. Jordan and Drew argue about what he did to Curtis. 

Willow, Carly and Sonny at GH. She wants to find a way to "move forward".  Carly says she wants the kids to see Willow and she had no clue Tracey would take over. Willow has come to a decision. She wants them to see Michael and isn't sure how things got so messy. Sonny is grateful. Portia comes along to talk about Michael's next treatment plan. She says a bed opened up at John's Hopkins. Willow is happy. Carly says she might have a better option. Wants Michael to go to Germany to be treated by a great doctor that Brennan knows. Sonny's like: Um, come over here! Why didn't you tell me all this? Carly says does it matter? I'll go with him!! The whole time. 
OMG IF ONLY !! Carly gone FOR MONTHS??????????? yaaaaaaaaaaaas. They are going to wake Michael up

Chase and Tracey arguing over the kids. Chase says Tracey isn't being reasonable. She's like: yeah, sorry. They are STAYING HERE! They argue, he calls Brook Lyn for back up. Brook Lyn comes in. 

Cody goes to GH to give Brad a check for 'part' of the gambling payment.  Lucas sees them from afar. Brad takes the check. Cody leaves. 

END: 

Carly goes in to question Michael who's awake. He's in agony and she asks him to 'make a choice"

They ARREST TRACY because the kids aren't on Q property and Drew has an order to take them? WHAT ? 

wow. 

just bad

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Goodbye Monica

It's so hard to even put into words what this incredible actress has meant to this show. There are so many storylines: Her affair with Rick, her love for Alan (he gave her the house, in case you forgot), Giving birth to AJ, Taking in Jason and Emily as her own children, her fights with Tracy, sleeping with Ned and reconnecting with her daughter Dawn. That's just the family stories. There is so much more. 

We are sure that all of you have taken the time this week to remember Leslie's storylines and what she has meant to GH. We are going to mention each of our favorite scenes/memories of her. And we ask that you mention your own personal memories in the comments section. 

Karen is out today, so this will double as today's blog for the show. Do you think they will have the character pass on or recast? I'm sure they will retire the character, like they did with Bobbie with a great few episodes and incredible acting from everyone. The big question: who gets the house? 

Dave's Favorite Scene

I could have chosen just about anything, but I always loved her interaction with Leslie Webber. And this scene just showcased the respect the actresses had for each other as well as the love. In these later years, I wish Denise was on the show just a little bit more and had more of the banter together they were known for. 

Karen's Favorite Scene

Not sure it exists on film or really more in my memories. There was a time when Laura really "hated" her mother, Leslie. Mostly over boys and any kind of discipline! She would go to Monica and they'd talk in the GH cafeteria. Monica took Laura's side (because she didn't like Leslie) but also provided that great "second ear" a lot of us needed as teens. I started watching when Genie came on so I saw all of that and the great Alan/Monica/Rick triangle. One more metion: Monica's breast cancer because at the time, it was uncharted territory. Hard to fathom now with everything that is done for awareness and charity but at the time, not talked about much. Leslie played it with grace and courage. 

Link to a good blog On The Soap Box that highlights Nancy Lee Grahn's Sportsman's Event 

with Leslie and others. Plenty of stories.  

What are some of your Monica Memories?? I'm sure many of you that are younger have some different ones than we do!! Maybe you came into the show after Alan was gone or never saw the Lucy and Alan wedding. Let us know in the comments. 

I just realized when I went to read this within the blog and not the editing shell that Leslie's photo shows on the wallpaper! That was when she was in the Hollywood Bowl parade I believe! WOW. She will forever be seen by us when looking at the blog!! 

Break

 

Take a look at Alan and Monica moving into the Q Mansion! 

Well, I need my usual GH break about now. I just can't watch live so I'll leave you with a post to discuss today's show. 

Tomorrow we will have a special tribute to Leslie Charleson so keep an eye out !! 
THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING! 

Tuesday Narrative Day

 

Well, here's hoping the pace is better today because-- GOOD LORD I lost my mind yesterday. I'm really surprised that no one mentioned the Michael scenes in the hospital room. I swear I was ready to bail I was so frustrated. 

I do think those scenes with Stella and Tracey were written weeks ago and it was just kismet they ended up on yesterday. Very fitting. 

TODAY'S SHOW:  OMG there are a LOT of characters on today's show so get ready. 

Lulu goes to see Tracey at the Q's. She wants money and help to go get Charlotte back. Tracey won't give it to her unless there's a solid lead. Then thank goodness, Marty comes in the door. 

Sasha finds out from the nanny that Willow and the kids are at the Gatehouse for a hot minute. Willow tells Wiley they are going back to Gram Nina's. Wiley misses his dad. Willow says that he's in the hospital and they can't see him yet. BUT! they can make cards. WHY the HELL do they have to go to Nina's? WHY wouldn't Nina go there if she needs help?? Then Sasha comes in and tells the nanny to take the kids to the main house for cookies. Tries to stop WILLOW from taking the kids?? What?? So they argue a lot and Willow says Sasha would understand if she was a mother. DUN DUN DUN.

Drew stomps into Nina's and it's just arguing. Nina says he's controlling her. Insufferable. They keep yelling.

Lucas tells Liz (at her house) Michael was almost killed last night. Just a rundown of the digitalis story.

In the chapel, Jason is telling Sonny they need a safer place for him to stay than the Metro Court.  Dante comes in. Sonny and him hug. They end up talking about the Prague trip. In case you missed it. 

Jason goes to Carly up by Michael's room. They hug. Talk about Michael being "their kid" and yada yada. His heart operation and all that jazz. They also talk about his horrible burns. Jason thinks there may be a way to help him with that. 

Lucky and Joss talk about Cyrus and maybe him being the killer guy. Dex trying to kill Cyrus for Sonny--yada yada. 

YEAH, I had to bail on this today 
See ya. 

Crypto-Bro

Yes, Leslie met Alberta back in the day. This was during the 

Habitat for Humanity build that GH actors volunteered for. 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

 Michael codes as his family argues about who gets to hear about his care.  Carly can't understand why they can't see Michael. Willow is the proxy. Drew argues that SHE can see him no one else. Nina tries to intervene -- Drew shuts her off. Drew tells Sonny if they give the kids back, they can see Michael.  Yada yada, yell, yell, scream scream and Nina wants to talk to Sonny alone. Nina tries to say that the kids will need their mother. 

Carly talks to Willow and Drew pokes his stupid face in MULTIPLE TIMES to interrupt. This is so gross.  Sonny decides that the kids DO need their mother and they should focus on Michael. 

Portia asks Brad to help her find if there are more digitalis deaths. He says of course he will help. This is all under the table because legal can't know. Brad goes to do his stuff and Drew scares him BOO! He asks what's up. Cody wants him to ask his Aunt Selina to let him place a bet. She's not returning his calls. Brad's like FOR WHAT? Cody "A sure thing". 

Michael's "rescue" was played through the show in 3 second blasts. Finally, Isaiah pushes some medicine that has digitalis reversed. He's ok. 

Tracey says that she doesn't like Lulu but the Qs have to stick together. Cody asks her if he should invest in crypto currency. She laughs and is like: DUH NO! He wants to buy Serenity and Tracey thinks the realtor is trying to get him to buy by bluffing. Cody says "easy for you to say" and leaves. 

Stella knows Kai from their yoga class with "Ashanti"....Tri is there to work out too and is surprised.  Then Cody comes in... he recognizes Kai. They talk about the Winter Bowl coming up--and you can see Cody is going to bet on the game. 

Stella goes to see Tracey and brings a smoothie. Wants her to do yoga. Tracey laughs. She talks about all the kids in the house. Stella is sad about her great-granddaughter. They talk a LOT about Monica and her not doing well!! WOW..a LOT. Sad. 

Lulu goes to Laura and says she saw Charlotte. Blames Dante for "losing her". They talk more and Laura says she's actually glad Dante went to get her. More talk about Laura being in a coma. Lulu says that probably she led the shooter to Prague. 

END: 

Isaiah tells Portia about Michael almost dying, says they need to go to the PCPD 

Kai might not go back to school but go to the NFL draft

Brad agrees to help Cody place his bet for 15% 

NOTE:  Today's show started (before the bumper) with Michael coding. The NEXT TIME they picked it up was at: 2:20. This is unacceptable and a TERRIBLE way to edit a show. The NEXT time was 2:43

Sad News

 

It's with heavy heart I read about the passing of Leslie Charleson today. We all knew she was ill but this is just so sad. Monica was one of the first characters I remember and was always with Laura when she was mad at her mother.  She will be missed--one of the greats.