Oh it took Jason a very long time to realize this but his line today gave me hope for the future of Jason and Sam, "There is nothing worse then people making decisions for you for your own good." I loved the look Sam gave him when he said this to Abby. Finally Jason gets this no matter what and that gives me hope that IF Sam does get pregnant that he will maybe not shut her out of his life once again "for her own good". Of course for Sam and Jason to actually have a child, they need to be alone long enough without all the drama to actually make a baby. The chances of that happening, at least in the foreseeable future, are very slim.
But let's back up and talk about the rest of the show today because this message of people deciding what is best for others seemed to be the theme for the day if you look at it closely. First, lets talk about Lulu. Lulu hasn't kept secrets from Dante and has dove into that relationship with both feet and some serious blinders on. Tracy and others tried to wake her up but oh no she would not listen. She kept defending Dante to everyone who would listen. Dante decided to make a decision for Lulu, possibly for her "own good", to not tell Lulu that first he knew Brenda back in 07 and then that he covered up a murder for Brenda. Finally the truth about that is out but oh Dante is still lying to Lulu about the rest of it. I think this is just what Lulu needed to wake up and see Dante for the lying excuse for a boyfriend he is. I have read that these two work out their issues in the coming weeks but that she won't know about the baby until the wedding. Well that should be interesting to see how she reacts with that bit of news. Will she just finally cut off all ties with him or will she just be accepting of it because she has lost all sense of reality again?
Next, let's talk about Sonny. Sonny has decided that for Mike's own good, he needs to go to rehab. While I don't disagree with Sonny's decision to get Mike the help he needs to overcome his gambling issues, Mike needs to come to terms with it once and for all before anyone can fix him.
Let's talk about Michael now since he was the main focus of today's show. Carly has decided for Michael's own good she will fight tooth and nail to keep him from seeing Abby. Carly knows her mistakes have made Michael's life what it is and her's alone. Sonny had his part but Carly is the one who caused him to not have a safe stable childhood and she feels like she will be paying for this for the rest of her life. Carly attacking Sam was uncalled for but Carly spins out of control when she gets scared. Thankfully Sam didn't leap for Carly's jugular like we all wanted to when she started saying horrible things to Sam, "Here's something you don't know about, Sam. I am a mother." Ooh that was mean Carly, even for you, on a bad day. You could see the pain on Sam's face but she let it go. She knows Carly is just acting out because she is trying to fix something she can't fix. Jason didn't leap to Sam's defense as much as I had wanted him to but he did keep Carly in line as much as he could. Carly is about to spew molten crazy all over the city of Port Charles. Let's just hope she starts channeling this energy in to her original goal of taking down Dante and Brenda.
Jason will blame himself his entire life for every bump in the road Michael hits. Jason is Michael's father in all sense of the word. He will do what ever it takes for that kid and has proven that. Jason blames himself so much for what has happened to Michael but he has really been the most stable person in Michael's life. Sam pointed this out to Jason and hopefully will continue. Jason is so fortunate to have her in his life. I just hope something happens so Jason starts finally seeing it too. I am tired of Jason blaming himself for everything and feeling unworthy. Sam's faith in Jason is so beautiful. I just hope that Jason decides if they do get pregnant that her faith in him is worth more then anything else. The fact she will want him in the child's life will help Jason see he is worthy of being a parent and so is she.
On a sad note, I have learned that Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) has been let go from her contract with General Hospital. I hope this was a mutual decision and she has chosen she wanted to spend more time with her growing family. I have nothing against Rebecca Herbst as a person or an actress and think everyone should be treated fairly. I actually admired that she worked full time with 3 young children. As a mother of 2 young children I empathized with the challenges and struggles she must have daily with having a career and being a mom. While I did not like the Liz character and didn't want her anywhere near JaSam, I have been hoping for an LL2 reunion. I was under the impression the reason they brought back Johnathan Jackson as Lucky was for a reunion. But now that will not be the case. They were a super couple of the 90's and am saddened we won't get their reunion. How will they leave this story line? Will Elizabeth decide Jason and Lucky should be parents to their children and die of some illness? Or will she just fade off the show with no one noticing like Kate, Monica and so many others have.
Jason & Samantha
Greatest Love Story Ever Told
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Are we on a diet?
The new year always comes around and everyone takes stock in their lives. Some of us decide we want to lose weight, others of us decide we need to organize our lives. But I never really thought the idea of a diet would apply to GH. Today's show had me asking this exact question. Is Guza trying to put us on a JaSam diet? I feel like Guza is trying to stuff the show with carbs (Dante, Brenda, Sonny, Krissy, Siobhan, Crazy Carly) and cut back on the healthy (Michael, Abby, Sam, Jason). We need TPTB at General Hospital know that we aren't embracing this new "diet" and we want more JaSam and Mabby!!
Let's talk about those GH carbs. I've said it before, Sonny and Brenda have a potential to be good. Sometimes when they are on and I watch them I get excited. I see the old Sonny and Brenda there (I should probably note I always like Brenda and Jax together more but Jax is a perfect match now for Carly). Sonny and Brenda do seem to be racing to the alter with great speed just at the time everything is falling down around them but this is classic SnB style. I mean why take time to make sure things will actually work or that a mad man isn't trying to kill you. For these two, they are happiest when they don't think about things. See thinking about things too much leads them back to wear they have always had problems. Sonny is too dangerous for Brenda, Brenda is (for the most part) selfish and a little mentally off her rocker. Together the insanity gets a bit to intense when they think things through and someone ends up breaking. Hopefully they have plenty of Zoloft on tap for this upcoming wedding because I have a feeling at least one of them will be spending some time at Shaddy Brook.
Another high on the Carb list, Lucky and Siobhan, gosh where to begin. I know I have said it before. I don't like her and my feelings have not changed. I hate that she is hurting Lucky and that he is investing his feeling in her. I wish Lucky would find a woman who is actually deserving of his heart instead of Liz and Siobhan. I was exhausted watching Siobhan try to break things off with Lucky today. I couldn't take it anymore I felt over-stuffed with carbs and filler with these two today. Can't Lucky ever find a girl that isn't lying to him?
One part of today's show I don't feel really fall into the carb category where the scenes with Lisa and Johnny. Oh Terrell is wondering what the hell he has walked into for good reason. Holy smokes Lisa is a busy girl. I do hope what ever Lisa has on Terrell, he decides enough is enough of High-Octane-Crazy Lisa and finally tells Robin and Patrick all. But I'll give Johnny this, he does know how to work with the insane. After all, 98% of Johnny's family has been crazy so he is the one who would know how to work them. I do love Johnny and I find Lisa pretty damn calculating and entertaining so I can't wait to see how this friendship plays out.
Now for the healthy reasons we watch GH, Jason and Sam. I never heard Dr. Lee actually confirm Sam's inquiry about actually carrying to full-term, but you get the idea she said yes. She raced back to the PH to research this without trying to get her hopes up or say a word to Jason. I actually like that Sam is keeping this information from Jason. Yes, you read that correctly. I am glad Sam is deciding for herself if this is something she is even ready to entertain before telling Jason. I like this because the old Sam would never do this. The old Sam would have raced home the first day and started charting her temperature to get pregnant. But Sam now is strong and complete. Her life is complete so she doesn't feel the need to fill something missing in her life with a baby. "Having a baby changed me" (her words not mine), when she told Jason about wanting another child in 2004 and 2005. Sam never felt she was enough or complete before and she longed for that completeness. She thought she found it when she got pregnant but when the baby died she was reeling. Then she thought she found that in Jason but when they fell apart her whole world came crashing down around her. But now Sam has a family, a career and a life completely with or without Jason. Sam is independent, self sufficient and strong all on her own. I love how strong her character has become. I also love the fact Jason needs Sam like he needs air. She is the one that puts him at peace and he is so incredibly grateful because he knows life without her isn't worth living. For Sam she loves Jason more then anything, but I think she is not sure about this latest news and how to proceed with it. I love that she is taking time to figure this out before talking to Jason about so she knows all about it before approaching the topic. I think there will eventually be a baby. We don't know if they decide against the procedure or not, but I think that a baby is in the cards for 2011 at some point. I have mixed feelings about a baby for them and hold on, Jizzer spies that read this blog, don't get too excited with what I just wrote. I have mixed feeling is not because I think their lives are too dangerous, I just wonder how Jason will react. I want Jason to want to be a father and want this baby and realize he is a good father already to Michael. Of course if a baby doesn't happen, then I accept that too. I just want them to be together and happy. That is more important to me then anything else as a fan.
Call the comment line and let them know, we need more JaSam and Mabby! Until tomorrow everyone!
Let's talk about those GH carbs. I've said it before, Sonny and Brenda have a potential to be good. Sometimes when they are on and I watch them I get excited. I see the old Sonny and Brenda there (I should probably note I always like Brenda and Jax together more but Jax is a perfect match now for Carly). Sonny and Brenda do seem to be racing to the alter with great speed just at the time everything is falling down around them but this is classic SnB style. I mean why take time to make sure things will actually work or that a mad man isn't trying to kill you. For these two, they are happiest when they don't think about things. See thinking about things too much leads them back to wear they have always had problems. Sonny is too dangerous for Brenda, Brenda is (for the most part) selfish and a little mentally off her rocker. Together the insanity gets a bit to intense when they think things through and someone ends up breaking. Hopefully they have plenty of Zoloft on tap for this upcoming wedding because I have a feeling at least one of them will be spending some time at Shaddy Brook.
Another high on the Carb list, Lucky and Siobhan, gosh where to begin. I know I have said it before. I don't like her and my feelings have not changed. I hate that she is hurting Lucky and that he is investing his feeling in her. I wish Lucky would find a woman who is actually deserving of his heart instead of Liz and Siobhan. I was exhausted watching Siobhan try to break things off with Lucky today. I couldn't take it anymore I felt over-stuffed with carbs and filler with these two today. Can't Lucky ever find a girl that isn't lying to him?
One part of today's show I don't feel really fall into the carb category where the scenes with Lisa and Johnny. Oh Terrell is wondering what the hell he has walked into for good reason. Holy smokes Lisa is a busy girl. I do hope what ever Lisa has on Terrell, he decides enough is enough of High-Octane-Crazy Lisa and finally tells Robin and Patrick all. But I'll give Johnny this, he does know how to work with the insane. After all, 98% of Johnny's family has been crazy so he is the one who would know how to work them. I do love Johnny and I find Lisa pretty damn calculating and entertaining so I can't wait to see how this friendship plays out.
Now for the healthy reasons we watch GH, Jason and Sam. I never heard Dr. Lee actually confirm Sam's inquiry about actually carrying to full-term, but you get the idea she said yes. She raced back to the PH to research this without trying to get her hopes up or say a word to Jason. I actually like that Sam is keeping this information from Jason. Yes, you read that correctly. I am glad Sam is deciding for herself if this is something she is even ready to entertain before telling Jason. I like this because the old Sam would never do this. The old Sam would have raced home the first day and started charting her temperature to get pregnant. But Sam now is strong and complete. Her life is complete so she doesn't feel the need to fill something missing in her life with a baby. "Having a baby changed me" (her words not mine), when she told Jason about wanting another child in 2004 and 2005. Sam never felt she was enough or complete before and she longed for that completeness. She thought she found it when she got pregnant but when the baby died she was reeling. Then she thought she found that in Jason but when they fell apart her whole world came crashing down around her. But now Sam has a family, a career and a life completely with or without Jason. Sam is independent, self sufficient and strong all on her own. I love how strong her character has become. I also love the fact Jason needs Sam like he needs air. She is the one that puts him at peace and he is so incredibly grateful because he knows life without her isn't worth living. For Sam she loves Jason more then anything, but I think she is not sure about this latest news and how to proceed with it. I love that she is taking time to figure this out before talking to Jason about so she knows all about it before approaching the topic. I think there will eventually be a baby. We don't know if they decide against the procedure or not, but I think that a baby is in the cards for 2011 at some point. I have mixed feelings about a baby for them and hold on, Jizzer spies that read this blog, don't get too excited with what I just wrote. I have mixed feeling is not because I think their lives are too dangerous, I just wonder how Jason will react. I want Jason to want to be a father and want this baby and realize he is a good father already to Michael. Of course if a baby doesn't happen, then I accept that too. I just want them to be together and happy. That is more important to me then anything else as a fan.
Call the comment line and let them know, we need more JaSam and Mabby! Until tomorrow everyone!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Perfectly Balanced Tuesday
2011 is really starting off to be a great year for GH! I am so happy it seems like sometimes the writers listen to us on the comment line and give us perfect harmony of story lines. Today there wasn't too much of any one character. It made the show worth watching even with Brenda and Dante on.
I really did like Siobhan at first but I have fallen out of love with her. Lucky needs a good, honest woman not another lair. Siobhan might have her reasons for working for the Balkan but no matter what they are she is still using Lucky for information and I am not okay with that.
So is GH's solution to all immigration issue marriage? First Maya and Ethan and now Siobhan and Lucky? I mean is become a Spencer thing to do? Are we going to find some green card seeking guy for Lulu next for her to marry? Of course I'd be all for that if it meant Dante and Lulu were over for good. Please Lulu seek out someone who needs a green card so you can marry them and drop Dante! Did anyone notice that all the Spencer children were at Jake's around the same time but did none of them appeared to notice?
Ethan and Maya house hunting was cute. They really do care about each other but won't let the other one see it. It's all about the not showing you are falling for your mark which is getting more difficult for these two because they are developing true feelings.
Sonny and Brenda's wedding planner seems to be more concerned about meeting Murphy St.Clair then anything that will have to do about their wedding. Perhaps the wedding planner should have an ice sculpture of Murphy in the background so she can ogle over it during the wedding. Feb 18th sucks as a wedding date! This will mean they will overshadow Valentines day. Well that should be delightful.
I loved Sonny's line about the wedding planner, "Oh good she reads the papers."
Sometimes when I watch Sonny and Brenda I think they can not resurrect the old Brenda and Sonny of days past. When the romance started up again I saw the potential but I also saw something else not as favorable. I saw how self-absorbed and annoying Brenda has become and Sonny does have a tendency to drone on and on about his bad choices. But today when Sonny gave Brenda her rings they writing was pretty good and the potential moment was there again. They do have the potential to be a great couple if they keep Brenda's selfish ways under control.
Now for today's main attractions, JaSam and Mabby. Oh my goodness, I watched these scenes over and over and over. I honestly can't get enough of these two couples today. They were just amazing. I love how these two couples are connected and worry about each other. Michael wanted more then anything to protect and help Abby. Abby was so upset he saw her working that she called Sam to help find Michael. Abby and Sam can relate to the calculating controlling side of Carly. Abby's ex-boyfriend showing up was kind of random and perhaps there will be more information there we will learn later. But the best part was we learned both Michael and Abby have real feelings for each other. They don't want to hide that anymore. Their first kiss was perfect, intense but so much caring behind it. Well done Chad Duell and Andrea Bogart.
Jason and Sam have come so far. They are strong and supportive for their friends and family but they get their strength from their loves for one another. I love that Jason told Carly he doesn't even want to talk about what happened in prison and that the only person he has talked to about is Sam. This is another beautiful example of how Jason needs Sam. Jason needs Sam like he needs air to breathe. Carly is beginning to see that she can't fix this in Michael and as a parent that is a horrible reality to accept. Sam and Jason are doing their best to help Carly see this for Michael's sake. They really have the potential to be amazing parents.
Jason was concerned Sam was at the hospital and could tell Sam wasn't telling him everything but didn't want to pry. He could tell she was very worried about Michael and Abby. Now was not the time to tell Jason about the procedure, Sam could see that. I am not sure Sam wants to talk about it at all yet because talking about it opens up a road she isn't sure she wants to go down. As Jason began to talk about his night with Jake and how Michael was once that age, it began to hurt and you could see that in Sam's face. She was thinking about the procedure and for a split second she wanted to give Jason another chance to prove he is a good father. But just as quickly as those thoughts rushed into her head, Jason reminded himself and her why he does not think he deserves to be a father. Sam will tell Jason eventually because she knows she has to be honest with him but this is huge and she has to wrap her head around it first.
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I really did like Siobhan at first but I have fallen out of love with her. Lucky needs a good, honest woman not another lair. Siobhan might have her reasons for working for the Balkan but no matter what they are she is still using Lucky for information and I am not okay with that.
So is GH's solution to all immigration issue marriage? First Maya and Ethan and now Siobhan and Lucky? I mean is become a Spencer thing to do? Are we going to find some green card seeking guy for Lulu next for her to marry? Of course I'd be all for that if it meant Dante and Lulu were over for good. Please Lulu seek out someone who needs a green card so you can marry them and drop Dante! Did anyone notice that all the Spencer children were at Jake's around the same time but did none of them appeared to notice?
Ethan and Maya house hunting was cute. They really do care about each other but won't let the other one see it. It's all about the not showing you are falling for your mark which is getting more difficult for these two because they are developing true feelings.
Sonny and Brenda's wedding planner seems to be more concerned about meeting Murphy St.Clair then anything that will have to do about their wedding. Perhaps the wedding planner should have an ice sculpture of Murphy in the background so she can ogle over it during the wedding. Feb 18th sucks as a wedding date! This will mean they will overshadow Valentines day. Well that should be delightful.
I loved Sonny's line about the wedding planner, "Oh good she reads the papers."
Sometimes when I watch Sonny and Brenda I think they can not resurrect the old Brenda and Sonny of days past. When the romance started up again I saw the potential but I also saw something else not as favorable. I saw how self-absorbed and annoying Brenda has become and Sonny does have a tendency to drone on and on about his bad choices. But today when Sonny gave Brenda her rings they writing was pretty good and the potential moment was there again. They do have the potential to be a great couple if they keep Brenda's selfish ways under control.
Now for today's main attractions, JaSam and Mabby. Oh my goodness, I watched these scenes over and over and over. I honestly can't get enough of these two couples today. They were just amazing. I love how these two couples are connected and worry about each other. Michael wanted more then anything to protect and help Abby. Abby was so upset he saw her working that she called Sam to help find Michael. Abby and Sam can relate to the calculating controlling side of Carly. Abby's ex-boyfriend showing up was kind of random and perhaps there will be more information there we will learn later. But the best part was we learned both Michael and Abby have real feelings for each other. They don't want to hide that anymore. Their first kiss was perfect, intense but so much caring behind it. Well done Chad Duell and Andrea Bogart.
Jason and Sam have come so far. They are strong and supportive for their friends and family but they get their strength from their loves for one another. I love that Jason told Carly he doesn't even want to talk about what happened in prison and that the only person he has talked to about is Sam. This is another beautiful example of how Jason needs Sam. Jason needs Sam like he needs air to breathe. Carly is beginning to see that she can't fix this in Michael and as a parent that is a horrible reality to accept. Sam and Jason are doing their best to help Carly see this for Michael's sake. They really have the potential to be amazing parents.
Jason was concerned Sam was at the hospital and could tell Sam wasn't telling him everything but didn't want to pry. He could tell she was very worried about Michael and Abby. Now was not the time to tell Jason about the procedure, Sam could see that. I am not sure Sam wants to talk about it at all yet because talking about it opens up a road she isn't sure she wants to go down. As Jason began to talk about his night with Jake and how Michael was once that age, it began to hurt and you could see that in Sam's face. She was thinking about the procedure and for a split second she wanted to give Jason another chance to prove he is a good father. But just as quickly as those thoughts rushed into her head, Jason reminded himself and her why he does not think he deserves to be a father. Sam will tell Jason eventually because she knows she has to be honest with him but this is huge and she has to wrap her head around it first.
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Monday, January 10, 2011
"That's not how Brenda operations. She just gets crazier!"
Today was a continuation of Friday's scenes with Abby and Carly and Sonny and Michael. Sonny did a very good job at explaining to Michael why Carly was going off the rails over this current situation. I don't think Carly is completely in the wrong either but she does need to ease up and let Michael navigate his life a little bit. I am sure she'll find a way to blame this whole situation on Sam for a very long time. Carly needs to relax but she can't do it. Abby held her own very nicely against Carly. Abby did point out some facts to Carly that she should realize. "No healthy 19 year old kid is going to talk to his mother." and "Michael is an adult."
I am so glad Michael walked in and saw Carly and Abby at Kelly's. Michael is entitled to his own choices and their consequences. Carly needed to hear it but I don't think it made enough impact on her. Carly is a fixates on things and can't let them go. Carly is not going to let this one go. Michael put it best when he said, "I know you love me Mom but you can not run my life!" Carly is going up against a force she is not going to win. Jason even pointed out she will not win this fight.
Many of us have been waiting for today hoping for a miracle when Sam went to the hospital to see Dr. Lee. But I had to re-watch those scenes a few time to get the full meaning of them. Does this mean Sam already had her complete exam? It sounded like it based on their dialog. So that means Sam isn't already pregnant doesn't it? I was hoping for a miracle McMorgan baby this month. Sam's reaction wasn't what I expected when Dr. Lee told her she could be a candidate for the procedure but I think that reaction steams from the fact Sam has closed the Mommy door in her life. To re-open that door for her will be incredibly painful and she isn't sure she wants to go down that road. If you listen to her words exactly, she hangs on the fact the procedure is experimental which means that she could very well end up not having a baby. She knows Jason is against the idea of being a father. I think more then anything Sam was surprised and stunned by the news and decided to not pursue the discussion farther. Sam has accepted that everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) that happened in the past between her and Jason happened and you can not change it. She has accepted not being able to have children, she has accepted Jason and his lifestyle completely and she accepted they will never be parents. I don't think she wants to allow herself to hope or go back on her decisions without some serious thought. This will be interesting to see how this plays out. What I really hope happens is Dr. Lee calls Sam with her test results and finds out she is already pregnant. But I am not sure they are going to set this story up that way. But no matter what happens, keep the faith. Our couple needs your support.
Classic line of the day from Jason,
"That's not how Brenda operations. She just gets crazier!"
I am so glad Michael walked in and saw Carly and Abby at Kelly's. Michael is entitled to his own choices and their consequences. Carly needed to hear it but I don't think it made enough impact on her. Carly is a fixates on things and can't let them go. Carly is not going to let this one go. Michael put it best when he said, "I know you love me Mom but you can not run my life!" Carly is going up against a force she is not going to win. Jason even pointed out she will not win this fight.
Many of us have been waiting for today hoping for a miracle when Sam went to the hospital to see Dr. Lee. But I had to re-watch those scenes a few time to get the full meaning of them. Does this mean Sam already had her complete exam? It sounded like it based on their dialog. So that means Sam isn't already pregnant doesn't it? I was hoping for a miracle McMorgan baby this month. Sam's reaction wasn't what I expected when Dr. Lee told her she could be a candidate for the procedure but I think that reaction steams from the fact Sam has closed the Mommy door in her life. To re-open that door for her will be incredibly painful and she isn't sure she wants to go down that road. If you listen to her words exactly, she hangs on the fact the procedure is experimental which means that she could very well end up not having a baby. She knows Jason is against the idea of being a father. I think more then anything Sam was surprised and stunned by the news and decided to not pursue the discussion farther. Sam has accepted that everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) that happened in the past between her and Jason happened and you can not change it. She has accepted not being able to have children, she has accepted Jason and his lifestyle completely and she accepted they will never be parents. I don't think she wants to allow herself to hope or go back on her decisions without some serious thought. This will be interesting to see how this plays out. What I really hope happens is Dr. Lee calls Sam with her test results and finds out she is already pregnant. But I am not sure they are going to set this story up that way. But no matter what happens, keep the faith. Our couple needs your support.
Classic line of the day from Jason,
"That's not how Brenda operations. She just gets crazier!"
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Carly's on a Warpath
Friday's episode of GH was another great and balanced episode and it makes me excited that perhaps 2011 will be a more balanced year for the show all together. Of course I would not mind 15 minutes of Jason and Sam and no Dante or Brenda but I know that might never happen so I need to stay positive about what we can. I know by now everyone has seen the promo for the week with Dr. Lee telling Sam there might be a way to address her fertility problems. In those few words, every JaSam fan jumped out of their seats and screamed in happiness. Are we really going to get a McMorgan miracle baby? Ever since Jason and Sam reunited they have skirted about the discussion of babies and her 'fertility problem'. Sam never blamed Jason when she was shot and could no longer have children. However, Jason did and rightfully so to some degree. If Sam had never been shot she would have been able to have a child. This is a topic of discussion, for the most part, these two have avoided having. There is so much pain associated with what happened after Sam got shot and how Jason handled it. The fact that now they are going to have to revisit some of it will be interesting to see how it will play out. I, for one, hope Sam is already pregnant so they don't need this procedure. Also it would make their whole story line more dramatic if she was high risk and Jason would need to, for once, actually put her first. It will be very interesting to see how this all come to shape over the next few months. I just hope Dante, Brenda and the Balkan don't overshadow it at all.
Speaking of the Balkan, am I the only one that finds this Theo Huffman as boring as watching paint dry? The actor is way too over dramatic and the whole story line is just so bland and pointless. I wanted Jerry to be around longer. I love Jerry and his witty lines. This Theo guy (a.k.a The Balkan) is falling flat when it comes to any short of a good villain and he is taking the whole story line of down with him.
Somethings that aren't falling flat are, of course, Jason and Sam but also the budding new romance of Michael and Abby. Michael and Abby are going to have their challenges and their first biggest one is going to be Momma bear Carly.
Carly was in rare form on Friday's episode of GH. Carly was reacting like any mother would who just found out their 19 yr old son is dating a older woman who is a stripper. Now, I like Abby and I love her with Michael but you have to see Carly does have a right to be upset here a little. I am a mother so I can relate to Carly better then some. Carly has always wanted to do right by her children but hasn't always done so. Carly's momma bear reaction is completely within her character and let's face it ANY mother would have that same reaction. Carly has made an honest effort over the last few years to try to keep her kids safe and give them a good life. Unfortunately Michael getting shot and going to prison were things out of her control but she did everything she could to support Michael during these times. Michael is a different kid then the kid that got shot (literally and emotionally). Carly is not only dealing with her first child possibly dating someone for the first time but she is trying to deal with (and not doing a very good job at it) the fact this woman is a stripper. All Carly wants for Michael is for him to have a normal undamaged life. Unfortunately that ship has sailed for this kid. Michael will never be like the other 19 yr old kids because he lost a year of his life in a coma and then spent time in prison. Michael really is far more mature in some ways then kids his age which is why he hit it off with Abby in the first place. If Carly is wise she is going to have to learn the art of accepting Michael and all that comes with that. Now, we know Carly isn't one to keep her feeling to herself or allow anything out of her control near her kids. So Carly will most likely NOT accept Abby for a very long time if ever. Oh but you have to had it to Laura Wright and the GH writers for making Carly so true to her character. Laura Wright plays Carly so well I have to remember I am watching a TV show sometimes. Some of her lines on Friday's show were truly classic.
Carly to Sonny, "So what you are saying is you are perfectly fine with Michael dating a stripper because I am telling you I AM NOT!!"
Carly to Abby, "That's smart thinkin'."
"....But it won't be on Michael's back, not as long as I am breathing."
Of course I think Carly in the end will be very sorry (even though she'll probably never admit it) that she treated Sam and Abby the way she has today because it will come back to bite her. I think Carly needs a reminder of her real project and goal which is getting Brenda and Dante to pay. I am all for her running Brenda and Dante out of town (and off of our television screens) for the foreseeable future.
As for the best part of the show on Friday, Jason and Sam. I loved their dialog on Friday back and forth. Sam leaving early to work I think was her way of avoiding not only Brenda, as she stated, but I think she was a little uneasy to see if Jason would mention the night before with Jake. Jake is such a painful topic for them both that I think the two of them are a little unsure about how to talk about him. Jason did the right thing by thanking Sam for helping him with Jake. Sam was great with Jake and I think in that moment when Jason, Sam and Jake all sat there sharing a moment that was infinitely more special to our couple then we could have imagined, Jason realized that things could have been so different. Jason also saw Sam does not resent Jake as the result of Jason's unfaithfulness but only loves him as her own if she was given the chance to be his step mother. You could tell this when Sam began talking about Jake. She has loved that child almost as much as Jason but this time around has chosen to allow Jason to navigate his relationship with Jake the way he has chosen. I have read in the latest issue of SID that Steve Burton is quoted in saying this year will stir up a lot of controversy. I also read Sam keeps the information about the medical procedure quiet at first and Jason keeps his recently surfacing feelings about wanting to be a father quiet for the moment as well. I hope this doesn't mean that Jason and Sam stop being honest with each other even if it is about this topic. I hope this only means that this will make them stronger not begin to chip away at the strong foundation they have established. I have this gut feeling Jason is going to do something stupid this year and I will spend a lot of energy angry with him. I hope I am wrong, I really do. I keep reminding myself of why would they bring our amazing couple back together if they are just going to tear them apart again? So I chose to keep the faith and remain positive. Hope for the best.
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Speaking of the Balkan, am I the only one that finds this Theo Huffman as boring as watching paint dry? The actor is way too over dramatic and the whole story line is just so bland and pointless. I wanted Jerry to be around longer. I love Jerry and his witty lines. This Theo guy (a.k.a The Balkan) is falling flat when it comes to any short of a good villain and he is taking the whole story line of down with him.
Somethings that aren't falling flat are, of course, Jason and Sam but also the budding new romance of Michael and Abby. Michael and Abby are going to have their challenges and their first biggest one is going to be Momma bear Carly.
Carly was in rare form on Friday's episode of GH. Carly was reacting like any mother would who just found out their 19 yr old son is dating a older woman who is a stripper. Now, I like Abby and I love her with Michael but you have to see Carly does have a right to be upset here a little. I am a mother so I can relate to Carly better then some. Carly has always wanted to do right by her children but hasn't always done so. Carly's momma bear reaction is completely within her character and let's face it ANY mother would have that same reaction. Carly has made an honest effort over the last few years to try to keep her kids safe and give them a good life. Unfortunately Michael getting shot and going to prison were things out of her control but she did everything she could to support Michael during these times. Michael is a different kid then the kid that got shot (literally and emotionally). Carly is not only dealing with her first child possibly dating someone for the first time but she is trying to deal with (and not doing a very good job at it) the fact this woman is a stripper. All Carly wants for Michael is for him to have a normal undamaged life. Unfortunately that ship has sailed for this kid. Michael will never be like the other 19 yr old kids because he lost a year of his life in a coma and then spent time in prison. Michael really is far more mature in some ways then kids his age which is why he hit it off with Abby in the first place. If Carly is wise she is going to have to learn the art of accepting Michael and all that comes with that. Now, we know Carly isn't one to keep her feeling to herself or allow anything out of her control near her kids. So Carly will most likely NOT accept Abby for a very long time if ever. Oh but you have to had it to Laura Wright and the GH writers for making Carly so true to her character. Laura Wright plays Carly so well I have to remember I am watching a TV show sometimes. Some of her lines on Friday's show were truly classic.
Carly to Sonny, "So what you are saying is you are perfectly fine with Michael dating a stripper because I am telling you I AM NOT!!"
Carly to Abby, "That's smart thinkin'."
"....But it won't be on Michael's back, not as long as I am breathing."
Of course I think Carly in the end will be very sorry (even though she'll probably never admit it) that she treated Sam and Abby the way she has today because it will come back to bite her. I think Carly needs a reminder of her real project and goal which is getting Brenda and Dante to pay. I am all for her running Brenda and Dante out of town (and off of our television screens) for the foreseeable future.
As for the best part of the show on Friday, Jason and Sam. I loved their dialog on Friday back and forth. Sam leaving early to work I think was her way of avoiding not only Brenda, as she stated, but I think she was a little uneasy to see if Jason would mention the night before with Jake. Jake is such a painful topic for them both that I think the two of them are a little unsure about how to talk about him. Jason did the right thing by thanking Sam for helping him with Jake. Sam was great with Jake and I think in that moment when Jason, Sam and Jake all sat there sharing a moment that was infinitely more special to our couple then we could have imagined, Jason realized that things could have been so different. Jason also saw Sam does not resent Jake as the result of Jason's unfaithfulness but only loves him as her own if she was given the chance to be his step mother. You could tell this when Sam began talking about Jake. She has loved that child almost as much as Jason but this time around has chosen to allow Jason to navigate his relationship with Jake the way he has chosen. I have read in the latest issue of SID that Steve Burton is quoted in saying this year will stir up a lot of controversy. I also read Sam keeps the information about the medical procedure quiet at first and Jason keeps his recently surfacing feelings about wanting to be a father quiet for the moment as well. I hope this doesn't mean that Jason and Sam stop being honest with each other even if it is about this topic. I hope this only means that this will make them stronger not begin to chip away at the strong foundation they have established. I have this gut feeling Jason is going to do something stupid this year and I will spend a lot of energy angry with him. I hope I am wrong, I really do. I keep reminding myself of why would they bring our amazing couple back together if they are just going to tear them apart again? So I chose to keep the faith and remain positive. Hope for the best.
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Foreshadowing to the Future?
Bravo GH! Today's show was amazing. I usually watch GH an hour after it airs on DVR so I can fast forward the boring parts. Lately I have been fast forwarding more then usual. But today's show was great. I watched the whole episode even the parts with Krissy, Brenda and Dante. This just goes to show you that this show does have what it takes to keep fans and they do get it right some of the time. All of the acting was top notch today and the writing was good too. Today's show had a very strong element of family to it. Everyone was focused on family. Also I couldn't help notice that perhaps today's show also had a few hints for the upcoming year story lines.
Well it is nice to see that Jax was the last to know about the crash. So Jason and Carly didn't call either of their significant but at least it was even. Jax for once appeared to be the odd one out when it came to family time between Morgan, Carly and Sonny. I have never agreed Morgan should be adopted by Jax and I hope this year we get to see Sonny take a more active role in Morgan's life. Sonny is Morgan's father and while Jax is an incredible stepfather, he should actually step back and let Sonny take a more active part in his life. I think Kristina would have greatly benefited from spending more time with her dad when she was younger then having now to repair their relationship. Maybe today was foreshadowing for the coming year for Sonny's potential to prove himself as a father again.
Poor Abby. Now she knows that neither of Michael's parents are thrilled with her being friends with Michael. Well at least she knows where she stand with them. Sonny, of course, could spot a stripper in one glance so he knew what she was before she even had to say. But I liked how Abby stood up to Sonny letting him know she respected his opinions but that Michael should be allowed to choose what he wants. He did turn 19 after all during the ski trip. He should be allowed to start taking responsibility for his life. Michael is all grown up and Abby is the only one who treats him that way. She is the only one who doesn't treat him like a damaged kid that needs protecting and pity. Whenever Carly, Sonny, Jason and Jax (to a degree) look at Michael they see the mistakes they made with him but they don't see that he is an adult now who wants to do adult things. Abby is what Michael wants but this year they are going to hit some bumps along the way. Momma bear Carly look not at all thrilled as she saw the two of them in a very tight embrace at the hospital. While Abby seems tough I am not sure she will win in a fight against Carly and I think we saw a glimpse of foreshadowing there in Carly's glare.
I felt sorry for Steve. He tried his best to get all the injured diagnosed and taken care of but his head was with Olivia. He blamed himself for Ali collapsing and dying. I liked Ali but her character had a shelf life and now this will give Krissy yet another thing to blame herself for and cry about. Krissy really does need to stop whining and crying so much or she is going to turn into her future step mommy, Brenda. No wonder they have something in common. Drama does tend to attracted other drama.
Oh Maxie Jones you still can make us laugh even in the midst of a crisis. Matt and Maxie are growing on me as a couple. I still think Matt's character is a bit dry and boring overall but Maxie does tend to keep him busy. Lisa was very understanding and helpful today which reminded me once again why I actually like Lisa's character. She's crazy but she can play it so cool in a crisis.
Now for the real reason we watch, Jason and Sam. I loved how he hurried to her when he arrived at the hospital and they embraced. Jason's face always says it all when he looks at Sam. His eyes light up and you can even almost see the weight of his world is lifted when he's near her. While he seems to not always be the most considerate or romantic you can tell Jason needs Sam like he needs air to breathe. She is his world and you can see that on his face every time they look at each other. I love how Jason and Sam stuck by each others side through out the show. Sam didn't unexpectedly disappear and Jason didn't get focused on Brenda or the Balkan for an entire episode. I loved the Stelly magic today. It physically hurt both Jason and Sam when Elizabeth walked out of the elevator with Jake. Liz took a few minutes off from being her normal judgmental witch today and decided to actually be human to Jason and Sam for once. The pain was so tangible in Jason's eyes when he saw Jake it made Sam's heartbreak. When Liz asked Jason and Sam if they could watch Jake I was glad to see Sam was the one who accepted the offer for Jason who was too stunned for words. I think Jason also saw again today that Sam would have been an incredible stepmother to Jake had she been given the chance. I loved that Sam was the one who picked Jake up and motioned Jason over to sit with Jake reminding Jason that he had nothing to be afraid of. Sam knew just what to say to Jake to get him talking and let Jason join in. I thought it was very fitting that Jake liked motorcycles and Jason telling him he should always wear a helmet. The smile on Jason's face when he played motorcycles with Jake was precious. Sam is the only other person in this world that makes Jason smile. Sam had tears in her eyes as she watched this happiness wash over Jason. In that moment those three were a family and we saw the foreshadowing of hopefully a future storyline of a JaSam family.
The ending montage today brought tears to my eyes. Well done GH. Many days I watch in frustration but today I just watched in awe of how good the show is sometimes.
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Well it is nice to see that Jax was the last to know about the crash. So Jason and Carly didn't call either of their significant but at least it was even. Jax for once appeared to be the odd one out when it came to family time between Morgan, Carly and Sonny. I have never agreed Morgan should be adopted by Jax and I hope this year we get to see Sonny take a more active role in Morgan's life. Sonny is Morgan's father and while Jax is an incredible stepfather, he should actually step back and let Sonny take a more active part in his life. I think Kristina would have greatly benefited from spending more time with her dad when she was younger then having now to repair their relationship. Maybe today was foreshadowing for the coming year for Sonny's potential to prove himself as a father again.
Poor Abby. Now she knows that neither of Michael's parents are thrilled with her being friends with Michael. Well at least she knows where she stand with them. Sonny, of course, could spot a stripper in one glance so he knew what she was before she even had to say. But I liked how Abby stood up to Sonny letting him know she respected his opinions but that Michael should be allowed to choose what he wants. He did turn 19 after all during the ski trip. He should be allowed to start taking responsibility for his life. Michael is all grown up and Abby is the only one who treats him that way. She is the only one who doesn't treat him like a damaged kid that needs protecting and pity. Whenever Carly, Sonny, Jason and Jax (to a degree) look at Michael they see the mistakes they made with him but they don't see that he is an adult now who wants to do adult things. Abby is what Michael wants but this year they are going to hit some bumps along the way. Momma bear Carly look not at all thrilled as she saw the two of them in a very tight embrace at the hospital. While Abby seems tough I am not sure she will win in a fight against Carly and I think we saw a glimpse of foreshadowing there in Carly's glare.
I felt sorry for Steve. He tried his best to get all the injured diagnosed and taken care of but his head was with Olivia. He blamed himself for Ali collapsing and dying. I liked Ali but her character had a shelf life and now this will give Krissy yet another thing to blame herself for and cry about. Krissy really does need to stop whining and crying so much or she is going to turn into her future step mommy, Brenda. No wonder they have something in common. Drama does tend to attracted other drama.
Oh Maxie Jones you still can make us laugh even in the midst of a crisis. Matt and Maxie are growing on me as a couple. I still think Matt's character is a bit dry and boring overall but Maxie does tend to keep him busy. Lisa was very understanding and helpful today which reminded me once again why I actually like Lisa's character. She's crazy but she can play it so cool in a crisis.
Now for the real reason we watch, Jason and Sam. I loved how he hurried to her when he arrived at the hospital and they embraced. Jason's face always says it all when he looks at Sam. His eyes light up and you can even almost see the weight of his world is lifted when he's near her. While he seems to not always be the most considerate or romantic you can tell Jason needs Sam like he needs air to breathe. She is his world and you can see that on his face every time they look at each other. I love how Jason and Sam stuck by each others side through out the show. Sam didn't unexpectedly disappear and Jason didn't get focused on Brenda or the Balkan for an entire episode. I loved the Stelly magic today. It physically hurt both Jason and Sam when Elizabeth walked out of the elevator with Jake. Liz took a few minutes off from being her normal judgmental witch today and decided to actually be human to Jason and Sam for once. The pain was so tangible in Jason's eyes when he saw Jake it made Sam's heartbreak. When Liz asked Jason and Sam if they could watch Jake I was glad to see Sam was the one who accepted the offer for Jason who was too stunned for words. I think Jason also saw again today that Sam would have been an incredible stepmother to Jake had she been given the chance. I loved that Sam was the one who picked Jake up and motioned Jason over to sit with Jake reminding Jason that he had nothing to be afraid of. Sam knew just what to say to Jake to get him talking and let Jason join in. I thought it was very fitting that Jake liked motorcycles and Jason telling him he should always wear a helmet. The smile on Jason's face when he played motorcycles with Jake was precious. Sam is the only other person in this world that makes Jason smile. Sam had tears in her eyes as she watched this happiness wash over Jason. In that moment those three were a family and we saw the foreshadowing of hopefully a future storyline of a JaSam family.
The ending montage today brought tears to my eyes. Well done GH. Many days I watch in frustration but today I just watched in awe of how good the show is sometimes.
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Bus Crash or Bus Bust?
I know normally I write positive glowing comments about our super couple but since they haven't been on much I have chosen to write about the current story line on GH. I will admit when I heard there was a bus crash storyline going on I was kind of excited and I decided to tune in. But I think once again GH should have and could have made this storyline much more exciting. First, why didn't Sam go on the trip with her sisters? That would have made it much more entertaining and given Jason a real reason to freak out. Not to mention she would have been the adult of the group to take charge. As it was Steve wasn't really all that impressive in a crisis and Matt/Maxie were too busy looking after each other to even notice anyone else around. If Sam had been on that bus, she would have made sure all of the kids were safe. She would have managed to find a way to get Spinelli to activate her phone GPS even without good reception and get rescue crews to them. If she had been hurt in anyway it would have been interesting to watch Michael and Steve take care of her but she would have remained strong. Jason would have gone out of his mind which is what he needs to do when it comes to Sam. He really does need to notice her more.
As for the actually crash, I would have been happy if Krissy had been hit over the head and gone mute for the entire experience. A mute Krissy would have improved things much more. Morgan is no gem when it comes to younger actors so his role was really boring and I did honestly have to fast forward most of his lines to stay interested. Michael was great and if he hadn't been in this story line I think I would have turned the TV off for the whole hour. I am excited Abby was worried about him and was waiting for him at GH but how did she know there was an accident to start with? She seemed to have known about it before most others? I'll be interested to see how Sonny reacts to Abby. I was wondering why Abby didn't wait with Sam. Aren't those two supposed to be pretty good friends?
Maybe tomorrow everyone will arrive at GH and we will actually get some JaSam time. Gosh I know I am asking for a lot but one can only hope.
As for the actually crash, I would have been happy if Krissy had been hit over the head and gone mute for the entire experience. A mute Krissy would have improved things much more. Morgan is no gem when it comes to younger actors so his role was really boring and I did honestly have to fast forward most of his lines to stay interested. Michael was great and if he hadn't been in this story line I think I would have turned the TV off for the whole hour. I am excited Abby was worried about him and was waiting for him at GH but how did she know there was an accident to start with? She seemed to have known about it before most others? I'll be interested to see how Sonny reacts to Abby. I was wondering why Abby didn't wait with Sam. Aren't those two supposed to be pretty good friends?
Maybe tomorrow everyone will arrive at GH and we will actually get some JaSam time. Gosh I know I am asking for a lot but one can only hope.
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