So.. Ava had a Blue Whale

 

IT's my boy's birthday and nothing humbles you more than thinking about how OLD THEY ARE-- OY!! He was born at 3:58pm which back then was right when GH ended. HA HA. Not that I was watching but I thought it fitting. 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

Ava goes to Drew's house. She wants him to search for ticks. Pretty fun dialog. She says what if someone else gets one in that nature preserve and they realize she's lying. If she goes down, so does he. Drew thinks about planting Brennan's wallet in Nina's car.

Scout is at the Q barn talking to Danny. She tells him she told her Dad she was with him instead of where she was. He asks where. She says PCU party. Charlotte walks in. Scout says: YEAH, I was just checking it out. She leaves. Charlotte doesn't believe her. Thinks Scout has a secret boyfriend. 

Nina calls Ric at the Metro to help her if she needs legal stuff. Sonny walks by. She says it's all Carly's fault she's in this mess. Sonny says he doesn't think Carly would lie about it. She says she exaggerated a fight. Then she says she's meeting Ava. He says UGH.. she thought they got along now. He's like NOPE. Nina asks who he's meeting. Tracey walks in. 

Ava and Nina talk. Nina tells her she's been questioned in Jack's disappearance. Then Agent Baines walks in and stops at their table. Nina introduces him. 

Tracey and Sonny talk about Brook and the accident. She wants help getting Gio to not be mad at Brook Lyn. This is.. OMG really? Tracey wants Sonny to tell Gio to forgive his mother. 

Carly is at Anna's. She just wanted to check on her. Didn't know Val would be there. She leaves. Anna tells Valentin to go after her.  He's going to stay until Felicia gets there. Anna says to tell Carly that he's done looking out for her. She says he's different now that he's with Carly and she likes that for him. Felicia comes in. Anna and her talk about her trauma.

Carly goes home and chugs wine. Thinks about Valentin and her drinking wine together. Valentin walks in. They talk about Anna needing him. Carly says she hates the WSB and that Joss is all up in this too. 

Chase goes to the Q's, is packing up his stuff. Brook is upset. He picks Phoebe up. She's like we can work this out. He says he just wants to put Phoebe down in the nursery HIMSELF. He then tells her he went to Alexis about a divorce. 

END: 

Nina is arrested.

Charlotte thinks Drew should be found with someone he 'shouldn't be with". Danny: WHO? 
Charlotte: ME (oh lord, will they go there?)

Breakdown

 

Looks like people read the Jerry Jacks post from yesterday!! I'm still floundering a bit with all the newbies on GH--I forget about characters all the time. Yesterday was all: OMG, Serena, that's right. LOL 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

Molly and Cody talk about Scout and Drew. Outback talk--about escaping and such. Molly thinks Drew will find out Scout is lying about things and she'll have a price to pay. They keep talking and end up kissing.

Carly and Jason playing pool at The Brown Dog. Carly wins. Jason's sad.  They talk about relationships. Then about Brennan disappearing. She doesn't want Val blamed.

Emma talks to Anna and wants to help. Anna says she wants Emma not to worry about her. Emma says she's shutting her out. Anna wants Emma to live her own life. 

Chase talks to Alexis about a possible divorce. Will it affect the adoption? She says no, it's all done and all they'll have to do is figure out custody. He wants 50/50. She says she can't represent him because she did the adoption. Also, he should try to avoid family court. It's a mess.

Tracey and Brook talk about Brook's marriage. Tracey says if Brook wants to save it, she's on board. Brook is SURE Chase will forgive her. She's done worse, right? 

At the Metro Patio: Nina, Willow, Britt and Dr O having lunch--Val wants to talk to Nina. He tells her to lawyer up since Baines talked to her. He leaves, Britt runs after him. 

In the hall, Britt tells Valentin about Anna trying to kill her and she's out of control. Val can't believe it.. Britt says she's not going to press charges but someone better talk to her. Val is concerned. 

Later, Britt comes back to the table and tells everyone she broke up with Jason. Dr O is like: Oh you'll get back together. Then she tells Willow to use her office to get the WSB to lay off Nina. Willow is like I Can't DO THAT! Then when she sees Chase leaving from his talk with Alexis, she runs after him. 

Valentin goes to Anna's. She wants to talk to him so Emma leaves in a huff. He says "I talked to Britt---I know".  Anna tells him everything. He says "you know Peter is dead, right'? She says she lied to fool everyone, just like she was trained to do. Good talk about the WSB and her maybe going away to their facility to get well.  He says he will TAKE HER AWAY!! She's like you just got your life back. He doesn't care. She breaks down and sobs because she's not sure what she's capable of anymore. They embrace. Good Scenes.

Joss is talking to Baines about Nina and Jack Brennan's relationship. Baines is pruning a bonsai tree. Must be his 'thing'. Joss tells him the gossip about Jack and Carly then Jack and Nina. She thinks that Anna is lucid now and should stay in PC for treatment and be close to Emma. She leaves. 

Back at the Brown Dog, Emma walks in to thank Jason for helping Anna. Then Joss comes in and tells her what she told Baines. Emma says You bitch! OMG EPIC TAKE DOWN BY EMMA! She calls Joss entitled and still the girl that cheated on Cameron hahhaha! Tells Carly that SHE should know what it's like to be in a straight jacket and being exploited. Then she leaves. Joss says she was right about most things.  Carly tries to talk to her and Joss is like: I can't talk to you!! Carly leaves. With her blazer btw. Joss tells Jason that it was Anna's choice for her to go to the WSB.

END: 

Jason tells Joss he thinks Anna wanted to be turned in because she is scared and needs more treatment

Baines calls for a warrant on someone for attempted murder

Carly goes to Anna with her big mouth. Val opens the door. They stare at each other. 

Recast Roulette - Jerry Jax Edition

 THIS IS A SUPER-FILLER we needed to get in before anything REAL happens on GH.. 

So here you go: BONUS MATERIAL! Enjoy. Today's recap blog is one down from this. 

Sebastian Roche as Jerry Jax

You may have heard that Steve Burton blurted out that there has been a recast on the show. The actor is already taping, as Steve had some scenes with him. Speculation is that it is either Jasper Jax or Jerry. Many people are leaning towards Jerry, because everyone seems to think that Hudson is Jerry's son. Another big clue is that the actor has been on more than one prime time show and is well-known in the industry.

Before the reveal leaks, we decided to take a stab and come up with some ideas as to who it could be.

Bryan Cranston

Bryan is a soap native. I remember seeing him on episode 1 of Loving. If this is just a short gig, for a few months, I can see him returning to his roots and play around with this character for a little bit. But I couldn't see him long term. 

Grant Show

 He was on Melrose Place and Dynasty 2. He could actually pass as Hudson's father. He was on those shows for several years, so it would seem like he could make a long-term commitment to this one. Plus, he would probably bring a fan base.   

Christopher Meloni

We know his track record. His recent prime-time show just ended. Like Bryan, I don't think I can see him as a permanent replacement, but for 6mos to a year, he can really bring some excitement to the show. 

Bradley Whitford

 Very, very long credits in Prime Time and also a multiple Emmy winner. He would bring some serious star power to the show.

James Spader

 This would be a wild card. He was on the Practice and Boston Legal. He could definitely come on board as a villain. 

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(Dave) I see Grant Show for the reasons I mentioned above. He would bring a different personality to the character and take him in another direction like Charles Shaughnessey did. Also, he would make a long-term commitment.   

(Karen) While I applaud David for coming up with these great ideas, I'm SUCH a Sebastian Roche fan there's no way I can endorse anyone but him. SORRY!! I say if you're going to have Jerry Jacks, it's him or NO ONE. 

Ok, I'm going to relent and say Bradley Whitford is an inspired choice! I'd love to see him tackle that role. 

And if it isn't Jerry Jax that is being recast and it is Jasper (Joss' dad) I have the perfect person for that role.

Barn Dinner

 

MONDAY?

MONDAY? Where did the weekend go! I swear time is just fluid lately lol. NOT on GH however. Time is either fleeting or one day lasts 2 weeks. 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

Serena is at the barn. Cody is home. She brought in Outback who she found. Serena was "night bird watching" the migration and found Outback in the reserve . Cody wonders why the Qs weren't watching her. Felicia and Mac come in! YEAH! They are going to have dinner together. Everyone talks about how much Dominique would like this.

Hudson goes to visit Carly at her office in the Metro. Joss wants him to rent an office for her. He says she makes him do the grunt work. He wants her to get someone from corporate to do that and fly them in from Australia. Carly's like: not a great idea. She says he's the one that talked her into staying. She has a request to stay between the two of them. She wants him to stay with the company. They go to look at the office space. 

Anna's at GH and upset-- she wants to talk to Tristan about the WSB. She is seeing a civilian therapist and is afraid the WSB will find out she has PTSD and make her go away to one of their hospitals. She doesn't want to go and wants him to consult with the case to help her stay in PC. I don't know--makes no sense but go with it. Tristan listens to her heart and says she's now his patient so he can help her as much as she needs and he can't tell the WSB. 

Joss goes to see Anna who's not home. She asks Emma if she can wait. She walks in and Emma's like Um, you can go. They start to argue. Emma grabs Joss. Anna walks in. Sends Emma to the shop for tea. Emma's not happy. Joss says she heard from Britt what happened and now needs to hear from her. Anna tells her about it all. Joss says finding Anna's note in the room helped her survive. She understands Anna went through something horrible. Anna says BUT WSB protocol says you have to turn me in. You must do this. Joss says she's not even really WITH them right now and there's a lot of gray area. Anna says that she knows what it means to be an agent and if she's making excuses, maybe she shouldn't BE an agent. Whatever Joss decides, she'll understand. 

Britt and Jason are arguing about Anna. He's like you didn't even SAY anything when she was being held captive, now you can make it up to her. Britt says Anna was moved before she even knew about her. Jason DOESN'T BELIEVE HER! OH MYYYYYYY. Britt is like @@!!! She says you love me, you're supposed to believe me and he's like: Sorry but I don't. Welp that's that. Jason says he can't be her witness if she turns Anna in. Britt asks if Anna had shot her and he found her over her body, would he cover for her? They decide to break up.

Two seconds later, Jason and Carly are in the elevator talking about the break up. Carly acts sad for Jason. You loved her--he says he loves her but not enough. They are going to the Brown Dog to play pool. 

Alexis and Molly talking about Scout and her phone and Drew. Then Scout comes over to have a seat. They have dessert. Scout says not to tell her Dad she was there. Alexis is like: NOPE Not telling him a thing. Scout leaves. Molly is like: Drew will be mad. Alexis says: LET HIM

Nina and New WSB Guy Baines. He questions her about Brennan. She asks if he sent Jack on assignment. Where is he? He says Carly reported her threatening Jack and a lot of people witnessed it. She says they are romantic and had a fight...no biggie. BUT she can't find him now. Baines says he was last at the Metro and no one has heard from him in 3 days. She says she was working alone in her office that night. He says IN this building right? She says yep, and I won't way anything else without a lawyer.

END: 

Hudson calls mystery man and says everything is going according to plan. 

Joss goes to Billy Bailey to tell him about Anna having a breakdown. 

Sunday Surgery: Ode To Anna

I came to my Dad's on Friday so this will be a very short SS for me. I think I've paid my dues over the years- this is the 6902nd post since I started. EESH!! 

This week was a whopper on Monday and then wound down slowly through the week. Thursday's show flew by which is the sign of great dialog and movement. My focus is on FINOLA HUGHES  because Anna just stole the entire show. Amazing. Simply amazing. It's not like we really liked or wanted the Phantom Peter story but she played the hell out of it. The conclusion in the woods was a masterclass in all things drama. 

In real life, Finola teaches "Performance for Camera"  at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Here she is on Kelly and Mark discussing her class: 

We've all watched her throughout the years and us olders know how the character of Anna has evolved. Finola has mastered even the most subtle emotions. She never EVER phones anything in, that's for sure. 

The biggest issue is that there has never been a costar that's good enough for an Anna Romance. Duke and Robert were perfection.  Not sure there ever could be again. I'm fine with that. The huge bright light is Emma, her granddaughter. Braedyn is such a great casting choice and if I can't have Robin, I'll take her. 

Ok on with the show!! 

Anna shoots Peter to rid herself of his manifestation. She and Jason talk in the woods. Good scene with Emma. Glad she has a new therapist. Maybe that lady will be recurring. BTW, TRISTAN could have been a psychiatrist, right? At least he'd be of some use. 

Britt's big ol' mad at Anna...Trina's big ol' mad at Brook. Chase fled the Q house and went to Willow's. He did NOT spend the night however, but Hudson saw him leaving the place. 
Ava's tick was a Lone Star. She needs meds and made up a story about petting a dog outside of her Art Gallery so she didn't have to disclose the pit where Brennan's body is decaying. 

Rocco and Scout kissed. I think Jordy/Curtis and or Isaiah will sue Brook Lyn in Civil Court. 

Carly points Baines in the direction of Nina for Brennan's death, playing right into Drew's plan.

Ned showed up. Highlight for sure. I wish they'd pay Wally enough to leave Days. 

That's it!! You didn't even have time to finish your coffee did you?!! I would like to write what I'd like to see happen but dang, the show is just flopping around so much at the moment, I can't even order anything in my head to make a story!! 

One funny thing: When Chase went to the PCPD to tell Joe about the accident I didn't even remember he was on the show!! Geesh!! It took me 2 seconds-- and then I was like: OMG he's living with Lucas!  
Photos: Thx to Paparazzi Sloane! 

BREAKING NEWS:  

CHEERS! 

Remembrance

 

I was going to just do a typical filler today until I realized it was the 11th. I just want to say a few things --and I know you're surrounded by memories but this has to do with the soap community. In 2001 the internet was just blooming. I was on the AOL soap boards at the time and we posted daily about life and our show, GH. I was also on Soap Zone. That day, numb and scared, I logged in and found people to talk and grieve with. I was home alone and didn't quite know what to do. People who I had never met in person were there to just BE with and process things. That bond has lasted for a long long time. 

If you ever get the chance to go to the memorial in NYC, it's well worth your time. The underground is harrowing but captures the tone and tenor of that day while honoring those that were in the towers and also the heroic first responders. We have also been to Shanksville PA at the site of flight 93. Also worth the time and drive. 

See you on Sunday. 

Fast Show Today

 

HELLOOO it's Thursday! I will be out tomorrow-- so enjoy my thoughts today!! 

TODAY'S SHOW: 

Dante goes to Anna's. She gives him her gun/badge. "I'm not fit to serve" . Tells Dante she wasn't well when she came back. Has to do the work to regain her sanity. She says she wants him to be acting commish. He says ok. Then Anna also tells him he might hear from Britt and to do his duty. 

At GH, Emma tells Felicia about Anna and she needs a really good therapist. She tells her what happens. Why? I don't even know.

Britt tells Lucas about her night. Britt tells him. Says Jason stopped her. THEN EMMA goes to talk to Britt and Britt's like: Anna's a LUNATIC, LOCK HER UP! Emma pleads with her.  Britt is like NO WAY. Emma brings up all of Britt's sins and says: LOOK AT YOU! Felicia steps in and reminds Britt she got another chance. 

Emma and Felicia talk and Anna steps out of the elevator. She's going to have a consult with her therapist. Emma hugs her. Anna goes in to wait for the doctor. Felicia comes in. Anna fills her in on getting out of the France place and that she used Felicia. Felicia understands. 

Britt crabs to Lucas--NO ONE CARES. Lucas says she makes it hard for people to care.  They have a decent talk about her having some empathy. 

Chase tells Joe at the PCPD about Brook being the culprit in the accident. Says she also covered it all up AND went to great lengths to make it look like someone else did it. Dante comes in and tells them that Anna's on leave. Then he corners Chase to talk about Brook. Chase is staying at The Metro. 

Tracey hired Diane to represent Brook Lyn but she can't make it so Alexis comes over instead. Oh NED AND ALEXIS :squeee: She says Brook could be charged with leaving--after hitting the guardrail which is private property. Unlikely though. Plus, the ADA is friends with Jordan. OMG is this going to linger on and on?? it's not OVER?  

WELL...ADA comes to the Q house and hears from Alexis what happened. She wants to know WHEN Brook knew the accident happened. How long? Brook tells her. The upshot is that legally she can really only get some misdemeanor for hitting the guardrail and not reporting it. BUT the other parties could view it as more. Maybe a civil suit. 

Trina is on the couch (I guess Britt left obv) and Gio comes over to check on her. She's just so mad at Brook. They aren't sure about their singing career; where to go from here.

Joss and Jason talk at the boathouse about everything. She admits Cassius didn't do what she said he did. The WSB wanted a narrative. He realized she got him out. She feels badly for blaming Cassius when he saved her life. 

END: Today's show flew by

Jason tells Joss it's up to her if she's going to turn Anna into the WSB or not

Britt says she won't approach Anna but she WILL PAY

Felicia tells Anna it's not her fault

Brook goes to apologize to Trina

Ned goes to the PCPD to get Chase and tells him he's going to save his marriage.