Yesterday and today's episodes have been emmy worthy performances by Chad Duell, Andrea Bogart, Laura Wright and Steve Burton. Today's show was so powerful I had to write about it. Finally Jason and Michael talked about not only what happened to him but Michael finally explained to Jason he can't live his life for him. Jason, naturally, as Michael's father figure has always wanted to protect Michael from everything. That's the natural way for a parent. However, much like all of us as parents, we have to eventually accept our child is grown and is now living their own life. We have to let go of them and let them fly or fall. That is the hardest part as a parent and Jason realized today he has never let Michael live his own life but he has to now. I felt extremely sorry for both Jason and Carly today. The child they have tired so hard to protect was sexually assaulted and they can't fix him. Carly is really having a horrible night. First, she gets blindsided by Brenda telling her Jax went to London for Brenda. Then to fight with Jax and wants to quit on their marriage. She rushes to Jason's for support only to find out the horrific details of Michael's time in Pentonville. As a mother she could not be having a much harder day. I was proud of Carly because she didn't fly off the handle. She reminded her son he is strong enough to handle anything. She was strong enough to keep her cool instead of explode irrationally which we know she can do from time to time. She at least kept it together in front of Micahel which was good.
I almost felt sorry for Brenda briefly too today as she talked about her lost child. I almost liked her for a brief fleeting moment. I think Suzanne has Brenda's child. I am fairly certain she is working for the Balkan. I really think she is the dead dude's mother. They really are leaving this whole story rather open ended right now. We don't know how pregnant Brenda was when she went to Africa. If she were less then 6 months the baby's chance of survival (especially in a country without modern medicine practices) are very low. If she were in her 3rd trimester what the hell was she thinking traveling to Africa that close to her due date? Also another detail is what happened to the baby's body if she was fairly far along and the baby died? All these details are very much needed before we can fully determine what really happened in Africa. Just when I began to start listening to Brenda and somewhat caring about the story Brenda had to go be Brenda again and I went back to rooting for the Balkan. Brenda really is clueless and mean. I was angry she said those mean things to Jax about Carly. Jax really is blind and should realize he should not waist anymore time or air on Botox. Brenda has brought nothing but pain and heart ache for Jax, Carly, Lulu and Dante. She has caused major stress for other relationships all around Port Charles. I really do wish the Balkan would just kidnap her and take her out once and for all.
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Jason & Samantha
Greatest Love Story Ever Told
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Good Week!
The weekend is upon us. My family and I are in the middle of a very busy weekend but I did manage to squeeze in today's episode. We had a pretty good week in the terms of Port Charles is concerned. This week we finally got to hear Sam and Jason talk about a baby. This week there were so many great moments but the best moments of all were Jason and Sam talking about the reasons they aren't set up to be parents. We all were hearing their points but agreeing they have much more then what it takes to be incredible parents. I love that Spinelli again pointed out today that they have all that it takes to be amazing parents. I also loved that Spinelli was back to his old self and pointed out that no matter what you do in this world nothing can guarantee you children are completely safe. Something both Jason and Sam should consider. I loved the whole conversation that took place at the PH today. However, the pain on Sam face was so undoubtedly clear a great credit to Kelly Monaco AGAIN for absolutely nailing her scenes. Obviously some of that conversation today was to also point out Brenda's private personal pain. But it was kind of nice to see Brenda and Sam actually having a conversation with one another that didn't have to do with Sonny, The Balkan or anything else.
Next week is another week and Monday should be a very promising show. I can't wait to see it! Have a great weekend!
Next week is another week and Monday should be a very promising show. I can't wait to see it! Have a great weekend!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Just Getting Informed
I really do like Brooklyn now with Nicolas. I think this couple has potential if they tone down her Bensonhurt attitude. But wow Brooklyn has a crazy streak we saw it today with letting the air out of the tires of her car. While I am on Brooklyn's side, I thought that was a bit extreme amusing but extreme. Oh Liz was peeved which was worth enough.
Dante's purpose really escapes me and I kind of hoped Theo would take out a gun and kill him ridding us of Dante once and for all. Lulu is so much better off without Dante. Johnny tried to help her see that today. Johnny and Lulu made me miss the old days. Johnny always wanted what was best for Lulu. He loved her enough to let her go because he knew he could not keep her safe. He set her free but there are days I wish he and Lulu would get back together.
Michael looked like an abandoned puppy today waiting outside for Abby. He was so sad just watching him made my heart almost break. He is so devoted to Abby he watched in hopes just to catch a glimpse but only to see Jason who sent him home. Poor Michael.
We knew today would be a day of mixed emotions for Jason and Sam and for the fans. I debated even watching today because I didn't want to see Sam tell Jason she didn't want a child and Jason to agree all the while we all know both of them do want a child. But my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to turn the TV on after all. From the first scene with Jason and Sam you could tell Sam was reading every micro-burst of expression on Jason's face when she reacted. Both of them looked terrified at first to even enter this topic of baby. Sam was careful to not let those desires of motherhood she has down deep inside bubble up when she told Jason she didn't want to have a baby. Their lives are not set up for kids, neither of them but that doesn't mean they won't ever stop wanting a child. Jason said all the right things today. He made sure Sam understood the decision to enter parenthood has to be her's but he can't live with the fact she is giving up something to be with him. He will support her if she decides this is something she wants but she knows deep down that he would push her away if she had a child for their protection. I am so glad they talked about the reason Sam can't have child. I am glad Jason still carries that guilt with him that he is the reason she can't have kids. Sam reassured him, their life is what she wants. She is happy with Jason and doesn't want anything else. Honestly the odds of 50% are pretty terrifying and I wouldn't be jumping at the chance either if I were her. I wanted their conversation to continue but in true JaSam fashion. Spinelli coming in actually wasn't terrible in some aspects. Spinelli is their biggest advocate for our couple and he is already racing off to pick out wallpaper patterns for the new nursery. I am certain once she tells Spinelli that she is not pregnant she is going to burn that flyer so no one else finds it. The sad thing is we know Sam does want a baby no matter how much she denies it to herself and Jason. We know Jason wants one too but they both feel they aren't set up for kids. I hope they start to warm to the idea. One thing we can't deny is Jason and Sam are incredible and today they showed that once again.
Dante's purpose really escapes me and I kind of hoped Theo would take out a gun and kill him ridding us of Dante once and for all. Lulu is so much better off without Dante. Johnny tried to help her see that today. Johnny and Lulu made me miss the old days. Johnny always wanted what was best for Lulu. He loved her enough to let her go because he knew he could not keep her safe. He set her free but there are days I wish he and Lulu would get back together.
Michael looked like an abandoned puppy today waiting outside for Abby. He was so sad just watching him made my heart almost break. He is so devoted to Abby he watched in hopes just to catch a glimpse but only to see Jason who sent him home. Poor Michael.
We knew today would be a day of mixed emotions for Jason and Sam and for the fans. I debated even watching today because I didn't want to see Sam tell Jason she didn't want a child and Jason to agree all the while we all know both of them do want a child. But my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to turn the TV on after all. From the first scene with Jason and Sam you could tell Sam was reading every micro-burst of expression on Jason's face when she reacted. Both of them looked terrified at first to even enter this topic of baby. Sam was careful to not let those desires of motherhood she has down deep inside bubble up when she told Jason she didn't want to have a baby. Their lives are not set up for kids, neither of them but that doesn't mean they won't ever stop wanting a child. Jason said all the right things today. He made sure Sam understood the decision to enter parenthood has to be her's but he can't live with the fact she is giving up something to be with him. He will support her if she decides this is something she wants but she knows deep down that he would push her away if she had a child for their protection. I am so glad they talked about the reason Sam can't have child. I am glad Jason still carries that guilt with him that he is the reason she can't have kids. Sam reassured him, their life is what she wants. She is happy with Jason and doesn't want anything else. Honestly the odds of 50% are pretty terrifying and I wouldn't be jumping at the chance either if I were her. I wanted their conversation to continue but in true JaSam fashion. Spinelli coming in actually wasn't terrible in some aspects. Spinelli is their biggest advocate for our couple and he is already racing off to pick out wallpaper patterns for the new nursery. I am certain once she tells Spinelli that she is not pregnant she is going to burn that flyer so no one else finds it. The sad thing is we know Sam does want a baby no matter how much she denies it to herself and Jason. We know Jason wants one too but they both feel they aren't set up for kids. I hope they start to warm to the idea. One thing we can't deny is Jason and Sam are incredible and today they showed that once again.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Power of a little piece of paper
Today was another very well balanced-Brenda free day on GH. I have to say I love Brenda-free days like these. I love the balance that exists when Brenda and Sonny aren't sucking up all the air time and not leaving any of the rest for anyone else.
Tracy, how I love her! Tracy has been on this show for decades but always manages to make me laugh and smile. She's one of the classics and I am so happy to see her still have such an active role on the show. Now Tracy can be demanding and mean to those she doesn't like but to those she loves, she is the most enduring. Maya and Tracy got off on the wrong foot when Maya came to town but I am glad to see those feelings are all in the past. Maya has come to be not only Tracy's daughter-in-law but a friend she respects. Tracy's respect isn't something easily earned. If I didn't know much better I would think Maya was not only going to miss Edward but also Tracy. Grandma Tracy was concerned about Brooklyn sweet and I am liking the new less-Bensonhurst more classy Brook these days. I think Nookie have a shot as long as he doesn't start seeing dead people again and Elizabeth stops trying to throw herself at him. Why does she always manage to use her kids to try to catch a man. You would think she would learn after getting herself knocked up 3 times in the pursuit of finding "Mr. Right" that there are really other ways to go about finding a man. You would think....but yet like a dim rat in a maze they can't figure out she keeps going down the same path to realize it's the wrong way again and again.
Dante really is a gem isn't he. Yes, I am being sarcastic here. His mother gets in a bus crash and he hardly visits her when she is there because he is too busy dealing with his feelings for Brenda and all the other Brenda related crap. He neglects his girlfriend so much she wises up and finds out he has been lying to her about Brenda. Yet, Dante chooses NOW to be the concerned and over-protective son?? Really?? I mean there are a lot worse men Olivia could be friends with then the upstanding citizen of Dr. Webber. Not to mention who better to be by Olivia's side during her recovery then the extremely talented ever attentive (not to mention HOT) Dr. Steven Webber. Really Dante, what the heck are you thinking getting on protective of Olivia now? Seriously Dante go wash some of your own laundry and let Olivia have her fun with the good Dr. Stevia have potential!
Johnny and Lulu together even for a few seconds reminded me of the good old JoLu days. Oh I wish Lulu would wise up to Dante's BS and send him packing for good. I wish she would get back together with Johnny some days. Though I think Maxie and Johnny would make a funnier pair no one can deny JoLu were amazing. I do miss them. Lulu was strong and was our old Lulu Spencer back then before she become this whinny sniveling brain washed girl we see today.
Oh Jason does not like Shawn. Diane is clearly hot for Shawn and I love how both Jason and Alexis pointed out to her MAX provides, security. One thing I did enjoy about Diane today was her pointing to Jason Brenda's little errands are getting in the way of everyone else's lives.
I don't know about you but I was gitty the whole episode because from the first scene of Sam on the phone with Dr. Lee we saw the fertility flier among her case files and we kept watching as everyone walked past it not noticing it. I know we had hoped Jason had heard Sam's message to Dr. Lee when she walked in so we could get this baby talk underway but I want to note something about her phrasing. Sam did not say in her phone message "I don't to have a baby" instead she said "I don't think I am ready to have a baby just yet." . That was a powerful statement that spoke volumes of Sam's real desire to someday have a child with Jason. This biological desire is weighing very heavy on her mind as well as her concern for Jason right now. Jason has a way of blaming himself for everything and I wish he could see sometimes how his own anguish weighs on Sam too. She seems to actually hurt more then he does because she wishes so much that Jason could see how amazing he is in her eyes.
Sam really is the greatest friend to Spinelli. She even defended Spinelli's silly hobby of writing a book to Jason. Spinelli has always symbolized their child and it was cute how they spoke about him in this way. Sam is always so easy on Spinelli and Jason always acts more angry then he ever is with Spinelli. It's kind of cute how they have always have Spinelli in their relationship and trust him completely. Sam's pep talk to Spinelli was also incredibly kind. She'll always be his true friend too bad he is obsessed with Brenda. We have always known Sam shoulders the majority of the work for the PI firm but we were reminded that today as we watch Sam work. I like that she has a profession and has so much more to her life then Jason. Though we could see Sam's thoughts of all that has been going on recently are very close to the surface.
Then finally when Jason and Sam were home alone without any distractions, the moment we had all been waiting for since the start of the show, Jason found the flier for the fertility procedure!! The color did wash out of his face for a moment in shock but at least his reaction wasn't as bad as I had expected. Sam seemed a little uncomfortable or maybe embarrassed that Jason found it but I thought she played it very cool. The excitement in that last segment had me on the edge of my seat. Of course we know how tomorrow will go, I am sorry to say. Sam will answer Jason's question about a baby that she doesn't want to have a baby and she likes their lives just the way that they are. She'll deny that desire she has inside because she won't want to upset Jason or have him go into the 18 billion reasons he thinks he doesn't deserve to be a father. Also Sam hasn't completely come to terms with the fact she wants to have a baby either, at least out loud anyway. She is wrestling with the fact that now she has a choice to not have a child. Before she never had a conscious choice to not have a baby it was made for her by Manny when he shot her. She was angry and upset but the decision to not be a parent wasn't her own. Now she is wrestling with the fact she has to make this choice and all the feelings that are cropping up because of it. In someways this is almost as difficult for her as it was to lose her first child all over again. I hope Jason listens to her but to more then what the words that come out of her mouth but to her heart. I want Jason to want this baby so much that he talks Sam into it. But that is probably a dream on my part. I look forward to more JaSam time tomorrow but I don't look forward to the conversation they will have. Sam will stuff those feelings of wanting a baby down deep inside and Jason will remind her of the reasons he thinks he is unworthy. I hope there is a nice twist but I know in my heart of hearts there won't be. But until tomorrow.
Tracy, how I love her! Tracy has been on this show for decades but always manages to make me laugh and smile. She's one of the classics and I am so happy to see her still have such an active role on the show. Now Tracy can be demanding and mean to those she doesn't like but to those she loves, she is the most enduring. Maya and Tracy got off on the wrong foot when Maya came to town but I am glad to see those feelings are all in the past. Maya has come to be not only Tracy's daughter-in-law but a friend she respects. Tracy's respect isn't something easily earned. If I didn't know much better I would think Maya was not only going to miss Edward but also Tracy. Grandma Tracy was concerned about Brooklyn sweet and I am liking the new less-Bensonhurst more classy Brook these days. I think Nookie have a shot as long as he doesn't start seeing dead people again and Elizabeth stops trying to throw herself at him. Why does she always manage to use her kids to try to catch a man. You would think she would learn after getting herself knocked up 3 times in the pursuit of finding "Mr. Right" that there are really other ways to go about finding a man. You would think....but yet like a dim rat in a maze they can't figure out she keeps going down the same path to realize it's the wrong way again and again.
Dante really is a gem isn't he. Yes, I am being sarcastic here. His mother gets in a bus crash and he hardly visits her when she is there because he is too busy dealing with his feelings for Brenda and all the other Brenda related crap. He neglects his girlfriend so much she wises up and finds out he has been lying to her about Brenda. Yet, Dante chooses NOW to be the concerned and over-protective son?? Really?? I mean there are a lot worse men Olivia could be friends with then the upstanding citizen of Dr. Webber. Not to mention who better to be by Olivia's side during her recovery then the extremely talented ever attentive (not to mention HOT) Dr. Steven Webber. Really Dante, what the heck are you thinking getting on protective of Olivia now? Seriously Dante go wash some of your own laundry and let Olivia have her fun with the good Dr. Stevia have potential!
Johnny and Lulu together even for a few seconds reminded me of the good old JoLu days. Oh I wish Lulu would wise up to Dante's BS and send him packing for good. I wish she would get back together with Johnny some days. Though I think Maxie and Johnny would make a funnier pair no one can deny JoLu were amazing. I do miss them. Lulu was strong and was our old Lulu Spencer back then before she become this whinny sniveling brain washed girl we see today.
Oh Jason does not like Shawn. Diane is clearly hot for Shawn and I love how both Jason and Alexis pointed out to her MAX provides, security. One thing I did enjoy about Diane today was her pointing to Jason Brenda's little errands are getting in the way of everyone else's lives.
I don't know about you but I was gitty the whole episode because from the first scene of Sam on the phone with Dr. Lee we saw the fertility flier among her case files and we kept watching as everyone walked past it not noticing it. I know we had hoped Jason had heard Sam's message to Dr. Lee when she walked in so we could get this baby talk underway but I want to note something about her phrasing. Sam did not say in her phone message "I don't to have a baby" instead she said "I don't think I am ready to have a baby just yet." . That was a powerful statement that spoke volumes of Sam's real desire to someday have a child with Jason. This biological desire is weighing very heavy on her mind as well as her concern for Jason right now. Jason has a way of blaming himself for everything and I wish he could see sometimes how his own anguish weighs on Sam too. She seems to actually hurt more then he does because she wishes so much that Jason could see how amazing he is in her eyes.
Sam really is the greatest friend to Spinelli. She even defended Spinelli's silly hobby of writing a book to Jason. Spinelli has always symbolized their child and it was cute how they spoke about him in this way. Sam is always so easy on Spinelli and Jason always acts more angry then he ever is with Spinelli. It's kind of cute how they have always have Spinelli in their relationship and trust him completely. Sam's pep talk to Spinelli was also incredibly kind. She'll always be his true friend too bad he is obsessed with Brenda. We have always known Sam shoulders the majority of the work for the PI firm but we were reminded that today as we watch Sam work. I like that she has a profession and has so much more to her life then Jason. Though we could see Sam's thoughts of all that has been going on recently are very close to the surface.
Then finally when Jason and Sam were home alone without any distractions, the moment we had all been waiting for since the start of the show, Jason found the flier for the fertility procedure!! The color did wash out of his face for a moment in shock but at least his reaction wasn't as bad as I had expected. Sam seemed a little uncomfortable or maybe embarrassed that Jason found it but I thought she played it very cool. The excitement in that last segment had me on the edge of my seat. Of course we know how tomorrow will go, I am sorry to say. Sam will answer Jason's question about a baby that she doesn't want to have a baby and she likes their lives just the way that they are. She'll deny that desire she has inside because she won't want to upset Jason or have him go into the 18 billion reasons he thinks he doesn't deserve to be a father. Also Sam hasn't completely come to terms with the fact she wants to have a baby either, at least out loud anyway. She is wrestling with the fact that now she has a choice to not have a child. Before she never had a conscious choice to not have a baby it was made for her by Manny when he shot her. She was angry and upset but the decision to not be a parent wasn't her own. Now she is wrestling with the fact she has to make this choice and all the feelings that are cropping up because of it. In someways this is almost as difficult for her as it was to lose her first child all over again. I hope Jason listens to her but to more then what the words that come out of her mouth but to her heart. I want Jason to want this baby so much that he talks Sam into it. But that is probably a dream on my part. I look forward to more JaSam time tomorrow but I don't look forward to the conversation they will have. Sam will stuff those feelings of wanting a baby down deep inside and Jason will remind her of the reasons he thinks he is unworthy. I hope there is a nice twist but I know in my heart of hearts there won't be. But until tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Living with the consequences
Tuesdays are quickly becoming my favorite days on GH. It seems like Tuesdays have become the old Mondays. Tuesday's shows used to be the most uneventful episodes of the week. However, in 2011 Tuesdays are turning out to be the day of the week that I look forward to. Today's show was wonderful because it seems like who ever does the writing and editing on the GH staff for Tuesdays knows how to do the perfect balance of story lines. Today's story lines seems to all have a common theme about living with consequences of choices.
The Spencer clan can never seem to be on the lucky side in love and all of them seem to be living with the consequences of their bad luck in love. Let's face it if there was one family who's seen relationships call apart again and again it's the Spencers. Lucky and Lulu are products of a broken family and while they love their family the scares are very visible. Lucky has gone to great measures to try to have the perfect family image but he learned that no matter how hard you try sometimes it doesn't work out. Lulu is too scared to let herself try too hard. Dante's case was convincing enough and for 2 minutes today I was honestly rooting for Dante to win her over. However, I don't want to see Lulu be struck down again by this next big whopper of a lie when it hits the fan. Lulu is stronger without Dante. I hope secretly we would get a Johnny and Lulu reunion but alas we'll have to settle for just hoping she moves on from Dante. Now Ethan is a new player in this Spencer clan relatively. His situation isn't the same because unlike his brother and sister, he has everything that he could want. That scares Ethan more then anything. The three Spencer clan seem to want to believe that they are destine to fail at love because they can at least count on that comfort of failure.
Maxie is now Luke's new pawn in his more recent scheme. The funny part of this whole situation is both Ethan and Lucky knew Luke was going to use Maxie to smuggle jewels. It's no secret I can't stand Siobhan and today was no exception. I think Lucky really does need a new woman in his life. I love Maxie and Lucky together. Matt is way too boring for Maxie, Siobhan is way too dramatic and annoying for Lucky. Lucky and Maxie though have undeniable chemistry. The two of them flirt with each other each time they see each other. Lucky always has a little sparkle in his eyes when he sees her. I hope the future we get those two together.
Dante is still living with the consequences of his actions that put Michael in prison. Unfortunately Michael suffered the most from Dante's choices at the hands of Carter. Michael has to live with the horror of what happened to him in prison everyday. Abby is the only one who he has invested his feelings and she is the only one for him. Today's scenes between Michael and Abby were so amazing. Chad Duelle and Andrea Bogart are doing an amazing job in this storyline. Abby is the only person Michael wants to be with and he proved that by telling her today that no matter what she does for a living even if she was a hooker. Abby continued to push Michael away because she doesn't want him to suffer from the consequences of her own life choices from the past and the present. Abby is afraid Brandon or anyone else from her past will go after Michael and she could not handle that. She wants to keep him safe from the dangers of her life but what she is overlooking is without her he will turn inside himself again. He will go back into that internal prison he has created himself and never left. He needs her and no matter how much she wants to protect him from herself she will soon see she is good for Michael.
No one struggles more with living with the consequences of their own life then Jason. Finally Jason noticed Sam was going through something and actually asked her what was going on. Jason saw that Sam was clearly hurting. I was happy Sam was honest (or at least half honest) about what has been going on with her. Sam knows the topic of family and children is a very delicate situation with Jason. She knows she has to chose her words very carefully because there is so much past history between them in this regard. Jason still carries so much guilt with him about Sam not being able to have a baby, having a child with Liz and hurting Sam so much in the process, not being a present father in Jake's life and then of course being a present figure in Michael's life and seeing how that has turned out. Jason struggles with this pain daily of the consequences of his actions have caused. I don't think Jason has ever fully forgiven himself for Sam getting shot and not being able to have the one thing she wanted more in this world which was his child. You can see it in his face that he still carries so much regret for all he has done to Sam through the years. But yet she still loves him and he realizes that is so amazing. Sam is everything to Jason and in the past he didn't always treat her that way but this time around he wants her to know how incredibly grateful he is. He wanted to talk to her about his time in prison and the hell it was but knowing she was on the outside waiting for him, loving him that kept him going and kept him from being as damaged as Michael. Sam is Jason's rock and savior and that is just so beautiful. That is the reason we keep watching through the rest of all the other story lines is that beauty right there. The amazing love they share is so tangible it is almost like a drug that keeps us craving more.
Today's scenes for both Mabby and JaSam almost brought me to tears which was a great credit to the writing and editing of today's show. I keep looking forward to Tuesdays for the weeks that are coming up.
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The Spencer clan can never seem to be on the lucky side in love and all of them seem to be living with the consequences of their bad luck in love. Let's face it if there was one family who's seen relationships call apart again and again it's the Spencers. Lucky and Lulu are products of a broken family and while they love their family the scares are very visible. Lucky has gone to great measures to try to have the perfect family image but he learned that no matter how hard you try sometimes it doesn't work out. Lulu is too scared to let herself try too hard. Dante's case was convincing enough and for 2 minutes today I was honestly rooting for Dante to win her over. However, I don't want to see Lulu be struck down again by this next big whopper of a lie when it hits the fan. Lulu is stronger without Dante. I hope secretly we would get a Johnny and Lulu reunion but alas we'll have to settle for just hoping she moves on from Dante. Now Ethan is a new player in this Spencer clan relatively. His situation isn't the same because unlike his brother and sister, he has everything that he could want. That scares Ethan more then anything. The three Spencer clan seem to want to believe that they are destine to fail at love because they can at least count on that comfort of failure.
Maxie is now Luke's new pawn in his more recent scheme. The funny part of this whole situation is both Ethan and Lucky knew Luke was going to use Maxie to smuggle jewels. It's no secret I can't stand Siobhan and today was no exception. I think Lucky really does need a new woman in his life. I love Maxie and Lucky together. Matt is way too boring for Maxie, Siobhan is way too dramatic and annoying for Lucky. Lucky and Maxie though have undeniable chemistry. The two of them flirt with each other each time they see each other. Lucky always has a little sparkle in his eyes when he sees her. I hope the future we get those two together.
Dante is still living with the consequences of his actions that put Michael in prison. Unfortunately Michael suffered the most from Dante's choices at the hands of Carter. Michael has to live with the horror of what happened to him in prison everyday. Abby is the only one who he has invested his feelings and she is the only one for him. Today's scenes between Michael and Abby were so amazing. Chad Duelle and Andrea Bogart are doing an amazing job in this storyline. Abby is the only person Michael wants to be with and he proved that by telling her today that no matter what she does for a living even if she was a hooker. Abby continued to push Michael away because she doesn't want him to suffer from the consequences of her own life choices from the past and the present. Abby is afraid Brandon or anyone else from her past will go after Michael and she could not handle that. She wants to keep him safe from the dangers of her life but what she is overlooking is without her he will turn inside himself again. He will go back into that internal prison he has created himself and never left. He needs her and no matter how much she wants to protect him from herself she will soon see she is good for Michael.
No one struggles more with living with the consequences of their own life then Jason. Finally Jason noticed Sam was going through something and actually asked her what was going on. Jason saw that Sam was clearly hurting. I was happy Sam was honest (or at least half honest) about what has been going on with her. Sam knows the topic of family and children is a very delicate situation with Jason. She knows she has to chose her words very carefully because there is so much past history between them in this regard. Jason still carries so much guilt with him about Sam not being able to have a baby, having a child with Liz and hurting Sam so much in the process, not being a present father in Jake's life and then of course being a present figure in Michael's life and seeing how that has turned out. Jason struggles with this pain daily of the consequences of his actions have caused. I don't think Jason has ever fully forgiven himself for Sam getting shot and not being able to have the one thing she wanted more in this world which was his child. You can see it in his face that he still carries so much regret for all he has done to Sam through the years. But yet she still loves him and he realizes that is so amazing. Sam is everything to Jason and in the past he didn't always treat her that way but this time around he wants her to know how incredibly grateful he is. He wanted to talk to her about his time in prison and the hell it was but knowing she was on the outside waiting for him, loving him that kept him going and kept him from being as damaged as Michael. Sam is Jason's rock and savior and that is just so beautiful. That is the reason we keep watching through the rest of all the other story lines is that beauty right there. The amazing love they share is so tangible it is almost like a drug that keeps us craving more.
Today's scenes for both Mabby and JaSam almost brought me to tears which was a great credit to the writing and editing of today's show. I keep looking forward to Tuesdays for the weeks that are coming up.
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Just Another Monday
Today's show was a bit of teaser show. Mondays are becoming teaser shows more and more on GH. I think that is how they are trying to get us ready for the story lines developing. Let's face it, not much ground was covered today. However, there were a few things I would like to mention.
Why is Molly allowed to wonder around the streets of Port Charles by herself at night? I mean really she is only 12 years old and should not be allowed to wondering around the streets of PC after dark. Really haven't we established that the streets of Port Charles are not safe. NO ONE should be wondering those streets unless your are packing heat. I have a 12 yr old niece and there is NO WAY she would be allowed to wonder the streets of even her safe suburban town alone. Molly's new diagnoses of being bi-polar now PSD are amusing and pointless. We all know that Molly is being over dramatic and luckily this new friend Shawn seems harmless enough. However, thank goodness for Aunt Carly. Does Alexis have any idea what her children are up to? At least Carly checked to see how Molly was doing.
Alexis middle daughter is too busy trying to fix up Michael with a random girl of her choosing. She did make one valid point to Michael though, 'You never left [prison] because you are keeping everything locked up inside of you.' Abby is the only person Michael can feel like he can be himself. He needs Abby and it was wise and perceptive of Jason to see this and try to talk to Abby about it. Jason can be so perceptive to everyone in his life except Sam. I guess we can't have everything.
Siobhan is really on my last nerve. But I did enjoy the brother/sister time this prompted between Lucky and Lulu. Lucky really needed to remember he is Lulu's brother first and foremost. They are also Spencers and you never sell out a family member for anyone else. Lucky needs to remember Dante might be his partner and friend but Lulu is his sister.
Matt trying to play match maker was kind of sweet and cute. Matt doesn't get why Patrick slept with Lisa but he does get that Patrick is very sorry. He'll do anything to help Robin see how much Patrick needs another chance. When things happened with Scrubs originally I was on Robin's side but now I am leaning more and more on Team Patrick. Dear Gravy, Robin take him back already!!!
Today made me sad to see Sam's face when she was told there was only a 50% the medical procedure would allow her to carry to term. You could see in her face, she knew that is too great of a risk to ever entertain. I was also disappointed because yet again I read spoilers and was under the impression Sam would have flashbacks of when she lost her baby. I was excited to see the story line starting to develop. Instead we got 31 seconds of Jason and Sam discussing his issues right now. Never did he ask her how she was doing or why she looked like she was about to cry when he walked in. He never even noticed how hard she hugged him when he walked in. At some point this week (if those misleading spoilers are correct) Jason might take a minute to notice that Sam might want to talk about what is going on with her. Let's hope he listens completely to what she says.
I have heard recently that there are rumors that ABC is going to bring back RH. I have also heard rumors that RH fans are lashing out and attacking KeMo on the comment lines, SID comment pages and other sites. Here is what I am know, I am not an insider at ABC and not a decision maker whatsoever for them. I am, however, in a position at the corporation I work for that is often faced with tough decisions when budget cuts come rolling down. Many times, my hands are tied and I have to make very unpopular choices including letting people go who have given the company many great years of service. I lose sleep over some of the decisions I have had to make in the past and I am sure I will in the future. But the bottom line is the bottom line and if I don't meet those numbers it's my job that would be on the line. ABC is a corporation just any other, who are being hit with budget constraints and challenges they never dreamed they would have to entertain. Therefore, I don't see ABC bringing back any of the actors they let go in the last few weeks (story line depicting) because the bottom line is they need to meet their bottom line. Now for the scorned fans that are attacking Kelly Monaco. First, Kelly Monaco did not fire RH personally. Kelly was not a decision maker in this whole situation. She even made a statement on her twitter account that she was devastated by the news. Kelly Monaco is a person and those people need to realize by attacking her it will not bring RH back to GH. There is nothing to gain by attacking Kelly Monaco or any other actor on GH. These attacks are petty, childish and completely uncalled for. We have always known some fans can be completely inappropriate but the attacks need to stop. So as faithful fans, what do we do? Make sure to leave positive comments on the comment lines, SID comment pages and others about the show and Kelly Monaco. Also sending some love to Kelly on twitter can never hurt.
Why is Molly allowed to wonder around the streets of Port Charles by herself at night? I mean really she is only 12 years old and should not be allowed to wondering around the streets of PC after dark. Really haven't we established that the streets of Port Charles are not safe. NO ONE should be wondering those streets unless your are packing heat. I have a 12 yr old niece and there is NO WAY she would be allowed to wonder the streets of even her safe suburban town alone. Molly's new diagnoses of being bi-polar now PSD are amusing and pointless. We all know that Molly is being over dramatic and luckily this new friend Shawn seems harmless enough. However, thank goodness for Aunt Carly. Does Alexis have any idea what her children are up to? At least Carly checked to see how Molly was doing.
Alexis middle daughter is too busy trying to fix up Michael with a random girl of her choosing. She did make one valid point to Michael though, 'You never left [prison] because you are keeping everything locked up inside of you.' Abby is the only person Michael can feel like he can be himself. He needs Abby and it was wise and perceptive of Jason to see this and try to talk to Abby about it. Jason can be so perceptive to everyone in his life except Sam. I guess we can't have everything.
Siobhan is really on my last nerve. But I did enjoy the brother/sister time this prompted between Lucky and Lulu. Lucky really needed to remember he is Lulu's brother first and foremost. They are also Spencers and you never sell out a family member for anyone else. Lucky needs to remember Dante might be his partner and friend but Lulu is his sister.
Matt trying to play match maker was kind of sweet and cute. Matt doesn't get why Patrick slept with Lisa but he does get that Patrick is very sorry. He'll do anything to help Robin see how much Patrick needs another chance. When things happened with Scrubs originally I was on Robin's side but now I am leaning more and more on Team Patrick. Dear Gravy, Robin take him back already!!!
Today made me sad to see Sam's face when she was told there was only a 50% the medical procedure would allow her to carry to term. You could see in her face, she knew that is too great of a risk to ever entertain. I was also disappointed because yet again I read spoilers and was under the impression Sam would have flashbacks of when she lost her baby. I was excited to see the story line starting to develop. Instead we got 31 seconds of Jason and Sam discussing his issues right now. Never did he ask her how she was doing or why she looked like she was about to cry when he walked in. He never even noticed how hard she hugged him when he walked in. At some point this week (if those misleading spoilers are correct) Jason might take a minute to notice that Sam might want to talk about what is going on with her. Let's hope he listens completely to what she says.
I have heard recently that there are rumors that ABC is going to bring back RH. I have also heard rumors that RH fans are lashing out and attacking KeMo on the comment lines, SID comment pages and other sites. Here is what I am know, I am not an insider at ABC and not a decision maker whatsoever for them. I am, however, in a position at the corporation I work for that is often faced with tough decisions when budget cuts come rolling down. Many times, my hands are tied and I have to make very unpopular choices including letting people go who have given the company many great years of service. I lose sleep over some of the decisions I have had to make in the past and I am sure I will in the future. But the bottom line is the bottom line and if I don't meet those numbers it's my job that would be on the line. ABC is a corporation just any other, who are being hit with budget constraints and challenges they never dreamed they would have to entertain. Therefore, I don't see ABC bringing back any of the actors they let go in the last few weeks (story line depicting) because the bottom line is they need to meet their bottom line. Now for the scorned fans that are attacking Kelly Monaco. First, Kelly Monaco did not fire RH personally. Kelly was not a decision maker in this whole situation. She even made a statement on her twitter account that she was devastated by the news. Kelly Monaco is a person and those people need to realize by attacking her it will not bring RH back to GH. There is nothing to gain by attacking Kelly Monaco or any other actor on GH. These attacks are petty, childish and completely uncalled for. We have always known some fans can be completely inappropriate but the attacks need to stop. So as faithful fans, what do we do? Make sure to leave positive comments on the comment lines, SID comment pages and others about the show and Kelly Monaco. Also sending some love to Kelly on twitter can never hurt.
Friday, January 21, 2011
The Road Ahead
Besides a few good JaSam and Mabby scenes this week, the rest of the week felt like it was just beginning to build some of the upcoming storylines for the sweeps. I have some theories and questions on the upcoming storylines and would love to hear you chime in too.
On the tail end of hearing the news that Rebecca Herbst has been let go, we start to see her character Elizabeth grow more and more desperate and out-right witchy. So how will Liz depart Port Charles? There are so many loose ends to her character that I can't imagine they will have her depart without at least tying up some of them. Will she see all the men in her life have moved on and now she is left with 3 kids to raise alone with no money to support them? Will this cause her lose her mind and take up permanent residence at Shaddy Brook? What will happen to her kids? Cameron's Daddy past away ages ago so will Lucky take full custody of him and possibly Jake? Will Liz take a paternity test and find out Aiden is Lucky's and will Lucky ever find out? Will she be killed off by the Balkan's men or some other villain in Port Charles to prove they are ruthless? What about Jake's paternity? Will he also turn out to be Lucky's and Jason be devastated over learning this news? If Liz's character is killed off, I think it is right she have a funeral where the whole town turns out because, while I think that Liz has been a judgmental shrew for the last 4 years, her character has fans they deserve a right to say good-bye.
We learn that in the weeks proceeding the sweeps Michael finally tells Jason what happened in prison. This will allow Michael to start to heal. How will this impact Jason's life? Jason already blames himself for every hangnail and scrape Michael has gotten since birth. Will this spend Jason in a tail-spin? Will this reveal allow Michael and Abby to finally overcome their current roadblocks and become a couple? Will there be a special Valentine's Day episode and Mabby be key players and finally go out on a date?
Other story lines - Will Carly really drop the bomb at Sonny's wedding? Will Sonny ever forgive her? What happened to the child? I think we'll learn the baby died in Africa when Brenda was so sick. Will Lulu take Dante back after she finds out about the baby too? Will Johnny and Lulu get back together once she realizes Dante is a lying jerk. Will Saghag Suzanne turn out to be the Balkan's wife (and mother of the dude Brenda/Dante killed in 07) who has been befriending Brenda all these years to get information? Will Robin begin to finally forgive Patrick? What other crazy scheme will Lisa cook up and will she ever get caught?
Now for the most important storyline heading into the sweeps: Baby McMorgan! We know Jason and Sam have a talk about babies next week and decide to not have one. We also know they both want a baby more then anything together but don't know how to get to a place where bringing a child into this world would be safe and responsible. Will Sam find out she is pregnant without the procedure on 2/8? Or will she find out she is not pregnant and will this devastate her and Jason so much the decide they want to try? I think Liz will die in a car accident that will injure Cameron and Jake. Cameron will die along with Elizabeth. Jake will be hurt and they will find out Jake is actually Lucky's son. This will devastate Jason right after he finds out Sam is not pregnant. Jason will then start changing his life to be less dangerous so he can have a child with Sam because that is what he truly wants. OR Will Sam find out she is pregnant on 2/8 and be so high risk that Jason goes into overprotective mode. Does Franco find out Sam is pregnant and decide to torment Jason with the fact he wants to kill Sam and take the child?
Okay so those are my theories - let me hear yours!
On the tail end of hearing the news that Rebecca Herbst has been let go, we start to see her character Elizabeth grow more and more desperate and out-right witchy. So how will Liz depart Port Charles? There are so many loose ends to her character that I can't imagine they will have her depart without at least tying up some of them. Will she see all the men in her life have moved on and now she is left with 3 kids to raise alone with no money to support them? Will this cause her lose her mind and take up permanent residence at Shaddy Brook? What will happen to her kids? Cameron's Daddy past away ages ago so will Lucky take full custody of him and possibly Jake? Will Liz take a paternity test and find out Aiden is Lucky's and will Lucky ever find out? Will she be killed off by the Balkan's men or some other villain in Port Charles to prove they are ruthless? What about Jake's paternity? Will he also turn out to be Lucky's and Jason be devastated over learning this news? If Liz's character is killed off, I think it is right she have a funeral where the whole town turns out because, while I think that Liz has been a judgmental shrew for the last 4 years, her character has fans they deserve a right to say good-bye.
We learn that in the weeks proceeding the sweeps Michael finally tells Jason what happened in prison. This will allow Michael to start to heal. How will this impact Jason's life? Jason already blames himself for every hangnail and scrape Michael has gotten since birth. Will this spend Jason in a tail-spin? Will this reveal allow Michael and Abby to finally overcome their current roadblocks and become a couple? Will there be a special Valentine's Day episode and Mabby be key players and finally go out on a date?
Other story lines - Will Carly really drop the bomb at Sonny's wedding? Will Sonny ever forgive her? What happened to the child? I think we'll learn the baby died in Africa when Brenda was so sick. Will Lulu take Dante back after she finds out about the baby too? Will Johnny and Lulu get back together once she realizes Dante is a lying jerk. Will Saghag Suzanne turn out to be the Balkan's wife (and mother of the dude Brenda/Dante killed in 07) who has been befriending Brenda all these years to get information? Will Robin begin to finally forgive Patrick? What other crazy scheme will Lisa cook up and will she ever get caught?
Now for the most important storyline heading into the sweeps: Baby McMorgan! We know Jason and Sam have a talk about babies next week and decide to not have one. We also know they both want a baby more then anything together but don't know how to get to a place where bringing a child into this world would be safe and responsible. Will Sam find out she is pregnant without the procedure on 2/8? Or will she find out she is not pregnant and will this devastate her and Jason so much the decide they want to try? I think Liz will die in a car accident that will injure Cameron and Jake. Cameron will die along with Elizabeth. Jake will be hurt and they will find out Jake is actually Lucky's son. This will devastate Jason right after he finds out Sam is not pregnant. Jason will then start changing his life to be less dangerous so he can have a child with Sam because that is what he truly wants. OR Will Sam find out she is pregnant on 2/8 and be so high risk that Jason goes into overprotective mode. Does Franco find out Sam is pregnant and decide to torment Jason with the fact he wants to kill Sam and take the child?
Okay so those are my theories - let me hear yours!
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