Comments through February 7, 2003
(Couple spoilers, maybe a prediction, definitely some wishful thinking)
Here’s the deal. I’ve been sitting in front of the monitor, fingers poised, notes in front of me, and can’t write a lick. I’d like to say I just washed my hands and can’t do a thing with them, but that’s not the problem. The problem is I can’t concentrate. My thoughts keep running in circles regarding Steve Burton’s fan event. Yeah, I watched General Hospital with my usual enthusiasm and appreciation. Comments jitterbugged through my mind but I’m a little preoccupied right now. So this is a long-winded apology if my distraction shows up in this week’s column. Tomorrow, after the event, I’ll be better.
It’s all his fault.
Alexis’ apartment must be located right on the docks. On Monday she left Dr. Cam and Zander on the docks and then showed up in the next scene sequence in jeans, leather coat and the red banshee wig. On Friday Dr. Shrink Detective Lewis caught her in her wig gig as Alexis went public with her personality turmoil by lurking on the docks. Is this storyline supposed to be serious? Because I’m having a hard time not laughing. OK, OK I’ll try to keep a straight face if you will. Now pay attention, because supposedly the BIG reveal will be coming soon that Alexis, aka Kristina, pushed Alcazar off the balcony. Please don’t let the only murder ever solved in Port Charles by the PCPD be this easy. Beside, as Sage and Sherry have both pointed out, during the actual murder scenes Alexis appearing before Luis in a red wig would probably have prompted incredulous laughter, not weary contempt.
Girlfriend in the red wig, you are so busted! What show
is this? AMC? OLTL?
Aren’t personality disorders the forte of those other ABC soaps?
With the whack attacks that occurred recently, I guess I’m still in slap mode. Because I wanted Alexis to turn around and smack Dr. Cam for his smug, tactless comment after she blew up at Ned in Kelly’s. “Is that an example of your coping skills?” he insensitively asked a clearly upset Alexis. And Alexis may have been out of line but didn’t you love when she called Faith, Ned’s “portable sex toy”? Good line.
Ned’s workin’ the power mogul persona but perhaps he should realize that no one else cares about his power. Edward certainly doesn’t bow to any declarations of authority by Ned. Faith not only does what she wants, she double-crosses him with Edward. Not that it bothers Ned as long as he can yank off his clothes demanding sex every time he gets a power rush. We won’t debate the weirdness of what area of his anatomy those power rushes seem to affect.
As plans go, Skye’s damsel in distress idea has merit. Jax can’t resist a woman on the ledge; I mean edge, who must depend on his manly arms and condescending manner. I know it’s contradictory, but I want Skye to successfully work Jax and draw him back to her. But I don’t want Jax to have the satisfaction of Skye loving him again. Especially if the only groveling he has to perform is a measly, “I didn’t handle our break up well. I’m sorry about that.” Pfft! to that lame apology.
A woman on the edge. I mean ledge.
I mean on the edge of the ledge.
She’s not evading. She’s not stonewalling. What part of Brenda’s “Let’s wait,” regarding the wedding, does Jax not understand? The girl wants to sit still for a while and adjust to a new concept of life. Because I, too, am a slow emotional adjuster, I sympathize with Brenda on this one. Well, I guess she’ll have lots of time to adjust in Europe or wherever TPTB write her off to since she’s hasta la bye-bye in a week or so. At least she’s not dying this time. Too bad she’s going to miss Elton’s wedding, “an exuberant statement on a petite scale.” I don’t know what exactly that means, but if Elton says it, I’ll buy into it. He just looks like he could pull it off.
Sonny’s comment to Brenda at the hospital when she told him she and Jason were still married made me laugh. “The annulment was called on account of rain?” he asked.
Uh, Courtney? If your “own private universe” is what you need to make you happy - just go there - please! Every time she says that to Jason I’m thinking, “Honey, if you don’t want to be seen in public with him, this relationship isn’t for you.” I hate to keep ragging on Courtney but how dense is it to keep asking Jason’s if he’s OK when he’s coughing up a lung with blood to boot. I’m being hard on her but I’m sick of having her crammed down my throat. She’s on the soap mag covers - interviews and pictures abound. Marketing for this girl is intense and while part of me is curious as to why she’s being so determinedly front burnered the other part of me has seen enough and I’ve reached the eye roll stage. Maybe the soap mags are concerned because they won’t have Vanessa Marcil to put on the cover every week so they’re seeking new candidates for cover position.
Watch out, Courtney. Here comes his lung.
|Sorry, I’m feeling a little gross today.
Dontcha think Taggert’s gonna be mad that Jason’s in the hospital from a boring car accident and he won’t be able to question him or charge him with any violent crimes? Maybe Taggert can charge Jax with the crime of insensitivity. He stayed with Brenda at the hospital so he could get Jason’s power of attorney for the annulment. Somehow, hounding a man for his signature as he wakes in recovery after surgery doesn’t seem legal. Monica’s probably angry too, because she won’t be able to lay another diatribe on Sonny about Jason’s dangerous life and stealing her son.
I read that Taggert’s exit will involve his death. Bummer, if true, I’m hoping it’s not.
Do you think Carly buys two of every breakable household item, so she can replace Sonny’s temper wreckage before Michael gets home? I noticed a new coffee table and drink bar decanters this week.
What keeps me enjoying Sonny and Carly is their ability to live screwed up, violent lives while remaining a couple in love. They don’t have to break up to have a storyline. Here’s a concept, marriage and stability can be exciting and sexy. If we all write it on a piece of paper and mail it to Mr. Guza and Mr. Pratt do you think they’ll buy into the concept? Nah. Because I bet we’re going to suffer months of break up and betrayal over Carly’s drugged, nonsex nap with Ric. Carly better treasure her tub soak and hair wash by Sonny because I bet that’s the best she’s gonna feel for awhile.
Sonny and Carly at their best.
Norah Jones sang “The Nearness of You” on my television during Sonny and Carly’s bathtub rendezvous in the cabin. I don’t know what SoapNet aired. I love Norah Jones’ CD entitled “Come Away With Me.” Any minute I’m expecting a call from her thanking me for marketing her music. Free concert tickets would do the trick.
Handsome Ric, who still hasn’t offered any hints of his agenda, needs to reveal a few clues. Like who financed him after he was released from Alcazar’s prison? What other enemies of Sonny’s does he know? And those pesky explosion dreams and kids voices have not been addressed. My fingers are beginning to drum and my toes tap, it’s time for some viewer info.
This thought crossed my mind so I’m throwing it out there. Don’t you think that the situation might be ripe for Jason and Liz to have rebound/rebound sex? Supposedly, Ric rejects Liz’s advances and Jason will be hurting over his I’m-doing-this-for-your-own-good-breakup with Courtney. That’s how I’m thinking the breakup will happen after Sonny lays down the Rules for my Sister to Jason.
Sonny and Jason discuss The Rules for Sonny’s Sister
Sonny’s Rules for Courtney
1. She must not be involved in his life. (Hellooo? Sonny? It’s too late now.)
2. She must do as he says. (I’m laughing. No one does what Sonny says, except Jason. Sometimes a guard when he used to have them.)
3. She will accept money to attend college far, far away where he will visit her occasionally. (Carly said it best this week when she reminded Sonny that he hadn’t been successful in paying for anything in Courtney’s life so far.)
4. No one associated with the MOB can associate with his sister. (Well, that leaves out just about everyone in P.C.)
Penny the waitress is becoming a regular. She works a heck of a lot more than Liz and Courtney and she doesn’t run out on her shift because a telephone rings or the breeze changes direction. Soon, maybe she’ll say a few lines. I propose Johnny as a love interest for her since that might bring him back on screen for two or three minutes a week.
She needs more dialogue and Johnny.
Nicholas offered Zander a check for $50,000 to leave town. I checked my purse and I’m worth about $3.00 after I hand my kids lunch money tomorrow. If I make friends with Gia do you think I could get my hands on that check? I’m not sure what to make of the break up between Nik and Gia. They’ve been backburnered so long it’s hard to care.
It’s a little comical that crazy Laura is institutionalized in London where Genie Francis now resides. Do you think TPTB did that on purpose?
One scene I really enjoyed played between grieving Luke and Scotty in Luke’s office. They may hate each other but both acknowledge the other’s love of Laura. I liked it because that’s how the weirdness of real life evolves. Big emotions bring about unexpected situations that sometimes offer hope and comfort and sometimes blow up in our faces. Philosophy by Kathy, I’m done now. LOL
Eewww, for Luke getting an eyeful of his favorite hooker in bed with his son. I have three children and I can tell you now that I NEVER want a visual of them having sex with anyone. Not even when they’re married.
No, Luke, No! Don’t go in there.
And so it goes at sweeps time. I’m excited about the upcoming week because so many stories are reaching a high point. Not much has been posted about what’s planned after Vanessa Marcil’s exit so the door’s wide open in my imagination. That’s a scary place to put me, because I am perfectly capable of dreaming up storyline hows, whys and wherefores at the drop of a hat. Thanks for reading and sharing my GH hobby. Have a safe, wonderful week. Smile a lot.
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