November 30, 2010

THE RETURN OF JERRY JAX

Lucky, Dante and Jason finally come up to the conclusion that the "Jack" Siobhan referenced from a conversation she overheard might be a last name like Jacks... as in Jerry Jacks, the scrupulous brother of Jasper Jacks. Running with this, Dante goes to see Jasper about his brother but runs into Carly instead. Jason goes to warn Sam who doesn't know that someone (not Jerry Jacks) has been in her apartment and was privy to her private conversation with her mother.

While his brother is running amuck, Jax is torn between whether to interfere with Brenda's life especially now Sonny is back on the scene. After Suzanne begged and pleaded (and put her nose where it doesn't belong) for him to pull Brenda away from Sonny, he requests Olivia to order roses and champagne and to send them to Brenda. Olivia reminds him to remember all that he has to lose if things blow up in his face. Just as it appears that he's going to heed Olivia's warning, he spots Sonny and Brenda downstairs in the Metro Court's restuarant.

Why did Sonny bring Brenda to the restaurant in the Metro Court? Even Brenda had to ask. Sonny's excuse: he had nothing to hide. My opinion, he wanted to rub their date in people's faces- mainly Jax's. Well he got his wish. Jax spots them and immediately invites himself to their table where they have champagne together.

Before the left, they encountered Carly who was too calm for Sonny's liking. He demanded for her to admit what she has plan, but she refused. Once Brenda pulled Sonny away, Carly started working on Spinelli, after she found out how much he did not like the fact that The Divine One is out with Mr. Sir. So using her sneaky little brain, she twisted it around that she heard from Dante's old cop buddy that he might have pressured Brenda into having an affair with him three years ago. Now Spinelli is on the case of finding concrete evidence that Dante and Brenda slept together.

In Scrub News, Robin was released from the hospital and returned home. She and Patrick almost had a tender moment until Maxie barged in and ruined it. Though Maxie tried to save it by leaving, the moment was lost and Robin sent Patrick away.

Patrick returns to the hospital and is requested to work on one of Lisa's patient. It's still tense with everyone having their own opinion of the bizarre atmosphere in the hospital. Thankfully Elizabeth is still on Robin's side and will probably remain on her side after she sees the "confession" Lisa put online- of course skewing the story so she is the innocent "other woman" and that Robin is the deranged wife who will never be satisfied with her husband. Can't wait to see Patrick confront Lisa. (He better do it)

In other relationship news, Michael and Abby grow closer. I don't know why but I don't think she's going to last long. Besides Michael, she has no connection to anyone else. I wonder if she's not the villain I first prophesied, will she be a casualty to the big drama that is brewing.

My TAKE ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

Suzanne is getting too many people involved in Brenda's life and I wonder why. She keeps saying that she is protecting a good friend, but she also told Jason that she obviously doesn't know Brenda as well as she thought she did. So is Brenda a good friend or a stranger with a past life she doesn't understand? And why is she asking for every man's (Jason's, Jax's) assistance to protect Brenda- knowing fully well that Brenda doesn't want everyone to dictate and interfere in her life.

Spinelli still has the most hilarious scene today- this time between him and Carly. However, he is one of the most gullible characters on the show. How could he believe that Carly would care one ounce about Brenda? As if!

I hope Carly is smacked down with her own schemes. She thinks she is so smart and is golden, but everyone has warned her that it will all blow up in her face.

Many assume The Balkan is Jerry Jacks, but I'm not convinced yet. Maybe Jerry is just a red herring. Could it be someone else more sinister? Or someone who is already in Port Charles?

November 29, 2010

Well I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving holiday. Mine was pleasant, but I'm sure no one cares so on to the show:

Last week was a nice week for the characters to spend time together and for us to have some light-hearted moments.

Brenda told Sonny about Alexander and Dante's part in the cover-up. Sonny convinced Brenda to stop blaming herself and then asked her out on a date.

Claire asked to join Alexis' and Diane's law firm which was a funny scene. I knew that was going to happen eventually.

Molly and Spinelli planned a romantic moment for Jason and Sam which was sweet and cute.

At the Quartermaine house:
Lucky brought Siobhan who quickly charmed Edward.
Lulu conned Dante into coming over and he brought Michael with him (whose family went to Manhattan to see the parade), much to Edward's delight.
Maya and Ethan continued their fun banter as husband and wife.
Luke finally gave Tracy her engagement ring which almost brought her to tears (perfect moment!)

At Alexis' house:
Though she was away spending time with her father, Molly was still orchestrating things at home. With the help of her sisters, Maxie and Robin, they managed to get Mac to come over for Alexis.
Diane (who showed up with Max) approved.
Trying to help Spinelli, the girls also invited Maxie and arranged it for them to sit side by side. None of them knew Maxie invited Matt over as well. (tear shed for Spinelli)

Having a more intimate moment:
Patrick, Robin and Emma spend some time together in Robin's hospital room

Today's Episode:
Dante, Jason and Lucky work together to figure out who the Balkin is. Since Spinelli cannot tear himself from The Divine One's side, Lucky cracks into his computer and is able to access many of his files to the others' surprise. Since it seems like everyone else knows, Dante finally comes clean to Lucky (after Jason puts it out there) about him covering up the Balkan's son's murder.

Robin is released from the hospital but this after she makes a fool of herself twice when confronting Lisa. Knowing that she was going to confront people, Lisa came up to their floor (when she should be in the ER) and Robin saw her. Flipping out, Robin demanded to know why she was up there and Steve told Lisa it would be best if she had an intern bring up her papers in the future. Witnessing it, Nikolas beings to side with Lisa and is further pushed to her side when Lisa asked for him to come along when Robin pages her. Robin flat out tells her that if she comes near her family or home she will be arrested. Nikolas- the gullible moron- continues to believe that Robin is the emotional mess and confronts Patrick, declaring it is all his fault. However, Robin allows Patrick to drive her home. Little does anyone suspect that Lisa will be taking her warfare to the internet. Inspired by a patient, she finds out about a site where you can anonymously put up your complaints/side of a story and get people to side with you.

Sonny was a busy boy. He first confronts Dante and thanks him for what did for Brenda, revealing that she told him about the incident 3 years ago. Then he talks to Suzanne and tells her not to interfere with his relationship with Brenda. Next, he goes to pick up Brenda but is met with Spinelli instead. Taking a protective role, Spinelli demands to know what his intentions are for The Divine One. After a very awkward and hilarious scene between The Jackal and Mr. Sir, Brenda comes down and assures Spinelli that everything will be okay. Just as they open the door to leave, guess who is on the other side: CARLY!

Meanwhile, her husband is being requested by Suzanne. She feels like he is the only male in Brenda's life who can pull her away from Sonny. I don't know why she feels like she has the right to pull all these men away from their lives to aid Brenda when she does not want their help. Though I'm sure Jax will initially refuse, I have a feeling he will not be able to sit on the sideline knowing that Sonny is pursuing Brenda again (even though it is a mutual attraction). He will get involved which will make Carly even more determine to bring down Brenda and everything is going to hit the fan.

In more interesting news: someone is sneaking around Sam's apartment. Who could it be? My guess: Jerry Jax. He was, after all, obsessed with her before he left. Why wouldn't he still be upon his return?

My own take of today's episode:

NIKOLAS IS AN IDIOT WHO NEEDS TO KEEP HIS NOSE IN HIS OWN BUSINESS!!!! Where's Brook when you need her. He should be focusing on her and allowing her to bring out his fun side. Instead he's spending all his spare time with Lisa; defending her, making sure she is okay, supporting her, etc. It makes me sick.

I so hope that when this is all over he gets on his knees and begs Robin to forgive him for actually believing the psycho over her- someone he has known for half of his life! However, Robin is making it SO EASY for people to doubt her sanity and ability to be objective. She needs to stop her high-horse dramatics and allow Lisa to strange herself with her own rope. Also Johnny needs to come clean. After everything he has been through with Maxie, he should show some loyalty to her by helping out her family.

Spinelli's conversation with Sonny was my favorite part in the entire episode. It was so funny and sweet how Spinelli gulped down his fear for Mr. Sir and just spoke his mind in order to protect Brenda. Though Brenda doesn't need to be protected (something I wish the writers would realize and start writing her as the strong, opinionated woman she was before). It's like

November 22, 2010

Armed with her information, Carly is cornered by Jason so she shows her hand to Jason: she tells him that she has a person who could vouch that Dante and Brenda slept together 3 years ago. Jason however turns the tables on Carly and tells her that all she has is a guy's suspicion which she might have twisted for her own agenda. However, after Carly leaves, Jason talks to Dante and demands to know if there is anything else he needs to know. Dante maneuvers around the question, keeping his and Brenda's secret for a little bit longer.

Jason is not the only one calling out Carly. Uncle Luke spots dear Caroline encouraging Lulu to stay with Dante and to stay by his side. However, Luke does not buy it especially since he knows Carly is a Spencer- a person who is feisty and relentless. He finally pulls it out of her that she loathes Dante and cannot wait for him to fall on his face. When it comes to Lulu, Carly admits that Lulu betrayed family and deserves whatever she gets. Suspicious, Luke leaves her with a warning.

Of course Lulu is still oblivious that her main enemy is her cousin. She is so focused on being the perfect girlfriend and keeping her identity while keeping Dante's attention and affection. So insecure, she pesters Michael if Dante had spoken to him about her- making her young cousin uncomfortable. Michael was put into the position of protecting Dante by neglecting to tell her that Dante has been speaking of Brenda. Later, Michael confronts Dante and tells him that he overheard his conversation with Suzanne and believes that he does have an emotional attachment to Brenda.

He's not the only one. After talking to Robin and reminiscing about the old days, Brenda goes to see Sonny's old apartment above Luke's old club. When she gets there, she finds out that she is not the only one who wants a walk down memory lane. Sonny is there after he talks to Olivia about Brenda.  Together, they talk about the good old days and their young romance.

While Brenda is reliving her happiest moments, Robin is going through her own emotional rollercoaster. She wakes up to Maxie throwing her purse at Lisa who was standing by Robin's IV with a needle. Thankfully (or unfortunately, really) Maxie prevents Lisa from injecting whatever she had in Robin's IV and chases Lisa through the hospital. Along the way, Lisa passes by Johnny and hands him the syringe. Maxie, Patrick and Steve demand for the cops to come to investigate. However, the cops- headed by Ronni- find nothing. Yet, Steve finds Lisa's presence in Robin's room enough to put her on probation. Lisa is livid and Maxie is slightly justified until people start questioning if she framed Lisa.

Lisa, upset, is actually surprised and happy to hear Nikolas stupidly defending her to Steve. Knowing that she at least has one person on her side, she runs after Nikolas and thanks him for being "objective"- gullible would have been the word I would have used. Still playing innocent, she continues to bat her eyes at him not knowing that Johnny is in the alley watching everything with a knowing grin.

Things to consider/watch out for:

• Luke will be watching Carly closely who is going to up her game; she's going to be desperate to expose Dante and Brenda, especially when she sees how all of the men in her life are ready and waiting to help the "distress damsel".
• Brenda and Sonny are going to grow closer which is going to make the moment when her secret is exposed that much juicier
• Johnny is not going to let Lisa get away with everything for nothing. A partnership is going to grow out of this and possibly.... more?

November 18, 2010

Jason has his hands full with trying to keep Carly from destroying everyone's life and Brenda's neurotic episodes. Carly claims that she is just holding onto what is hers, and the only way to do that is to run Brenda out of town. So what does she do? How about tell Jason that Brenda and Dante slept together. Like Jason would care. He already knows that they knew each other 3 years ago (of course Carly doesn't know that he knows). Brenda and Dante getting pelvic isn't going to change is opinion of either one- or at least it shouldn't. What do you want to bet that Carly is going to be pissed when she finds out that Jason doesn't care?

However, Carly's news might explain to Jason why Brenda does not want Dante to guard her anymore. After Suzanne started putting a few pieces together- Brenda calling out Dante's name when she was in the hospital in Africa 3 years ago- she began questioning both of them about it. Brenda sent Dante away and demanded for Jason to get Dante off of her guard duty. When Jason reminds her that it was Jax's suggestion, she goes to call Jax but Jason stops her not wanting Brenda talking to Jax upset jealous Carly. So angry that Jason cannot make any promises to her, she storms off.

Thankfully she doesn't go to any of her waiting men. Instead she visits her friend Robin who needs a good friend after the devastating bomb Lisa dropped on her and Patrick. Lisa has decided to go to the board and have Robin fired "for Robin's sake." Livid, Robin calls for Nikolas so he can talk to the board for her. When he suggests stalling the board meeting, Robin refuses. She wants to tell her story and prove that Lisa is the crazy one. However, SHE HAS NO PROOF! Thank goodness her buddy Brenda arrives to take her mind off of Lisa and they begin to reminisce about the good old days with Stone and Sonny.

Sonny is having a mixed day himself. He is able to thank Claire for petitioning on his behalf to see his son. Still strung out on him, Claire tells him there is something he can do for her: follow his heart to Brenda. I'm surprised she can be so calm and rational about something like that (especially when every other female in Port Charles believes they own every man they have slept with- Carly, Lisa, Maxie, Liz). Afterward, he goes to tell Michael the good news about their visitation. Then he gets a visit from Olivia who tries to talk him out of seeing Michael often for Dante's sake but their conversation turns to his relationship with Brenda when he spots a fashion magazine on his table.

Sonny isn't the only one Michael spoke to that day. He also had an emotional conversation with Abby who pleaded for him to talk to someone about whatever happened in prison. The question is who will he tell: Abby? Or someone else? Also, am I the only one who sees a huge resemblance between Abby and Carly (especially in this picture)? The wavy long blond hair. The black trench coat. Do they have the same stylist of something?

In more amusing news, the Quartermaines are having fun with marriages. Ethan and Maya accept Edwards proposition: 1 million dollars for 1 year of marriage. I don't know why Lulu is so surprised that Ethan (and Luke) would jump on that deal in a heartbeat. They are Spencers. DUH! As if her father's son could turn down an opportunity to receive a million dollars tax free to do nothing but stay married. I wonder what kind of obstacles are going to trouble the happy couple. Speaking of couple news, Luke and Tracy are going to get married with a few conditions: get married home, no drinks, surrounded by family and friends (does this mean her sons will be coming back home?) and it will be on December 21st. The problem: December 21st is Laura's birthday. Dun-dun-dun.

While most of his family is dealing with the Quartermaines, Lucky has to juggle the women in his life. In a very territorial move, Liz tracks down Siobhan to Jake's and demands to know more about her. Lucky halts her inquisition and tells her to stay out of his personal life. When Liz leaves, Siobhan states that Liz still wants Lucky (which she does) but Lucky assures her that he wants her. Liz is probably so confused. When she left, she still had Lucky and Nikolas twisted around her finger. Now that she's back, both have different women in their life and have moved on. Will she be knocking on Jason's door soon? Like that's all he needs right now. LOL.

November 17, 2010

Okay, what's new?

Carly and Brenda have another face off where Carly warns Brenda that her secrets are going to get her. Right when I think Brenda has a backbone for standing up to Carly (and threatening to steal Jax away if Carly doesn't back off), she calls and demands for Jason to come back because of Carly's harrassment.

Brenda is not the only one who is telling Jason to do something about Carly. Even Michael is worried about whatever scheme his mother has in store. So he asks Jason to talk to Carly, but Carly refuses to let go of her anger towards Dante and need to get revenge. Surprisingly (NOT!) the only one who is in support of Carly's plan is Maxie who was played by Spinelli (of all people). Finally using his brain, Spinelli worked on Maxie's insecurities when it comes to his devotion to the "Divine One" and made her jealous. Score one for the Jackal.

While Maxie is hating on Brenda- for NO reason- Robin is somewhat relieved when Patrick told her that he was able to dissuade Lisa from going to the board and firing Robin. What he did not mention was Lisa's "joking" ultimatum- she'll drop the charges if he sleeps with her. I'm sure she was just playing with his head and trying to wear down his defenses, but I'm also positive she was trying to gauge how receptive he was to the idea. Thank goodness, he remained the good husband and declined.

Speaking of husbands and wives, Ethan and Maya return to Port Charles still married despite both claiming that they don't love each other (They have "feelings"). Little they know that they would return home to a sentimental Edward who has a lucrative proposition for them: stay married for a year, and he will give them a million dollars. Now how can a Spencer turn down such an offer?

Concerning offers, I am sure that it's only a matter of time before Alexis and Diane offers Claire a position in their law firm. Diane has a very healthy dose of respect for Claire while Alexis has been in her shoes before. If Claire does lose her job thanks to this investigation- which she probably will- she will need a job. Of course her deal to get Sonny more time with Michael is not going to help her case either. And if my suspicions are right (she's pregnant with Sonny's child) she will be staying in Port Charles for awhile.

Also seeming like she is going to stay in Port Charles for awhile, Siobhan is enjoying her time with Lucky but is continuously reminded how little she knows about this man whose life is very complicated. It includes an unsteady relationship with his half-brother, two adorable boys who aren't biologically his and an ex who has been in his life (and in his heart) since they were teenagers. That's right, Siobhan and Liz come face to face and I don't think Liz is happy to see her ex being friendly with the strange woman with pretty hair. (I believe that's what Liz commented on- her hair).

There is another female who doesn't appear like she will be disappearing anytime soon: Abby. Again she pops up when Michael needs to talk. However, during their conversation, Michael grows upset and suspicious of how much she knows about his ordeal at prison. I'm still unsure about her. There's just something I don't trust.

November 15, 2010

Catch-up:

• Robin wakes up with Lisa hovering over her bed with a needle but after investigation, everything looks innocent and Robin is now looking more crazy and paranoid than usual. Lisa actually leaves claiming Robin needs help. Then she goes to Steve and threatens to have Robin fired because she's the one who is under investigation against any evidence while Robin is going away throwing accusations at her. Steve informs Patrick and admits that as the chief of the hospital, he has to be honest and admit that there is no evidence to support Robin but many to support Lisa. Thankfully, Robin is getting more good advice, but this time from Brenda who tells her not to give Lisa that much power over her.

• Brenda is making the rounds. Before she went to the hospital, she stopped off at Dante's hoping to talk to him but bumps into Lulu instead. They have a brief conversation where Brenda admits that she lost herself in her relationship with Sonny. This touches Lulu who wonders if she is getting too lost into Dante's life, forgoing her own independence. So she starts backing off, trying to establish her own identity again.

• Speaking of independence, Siobhan is stating her own and avoiding the flirty Coleman as she works around Jake's, meeting the local patrons and surprising people like Lulu and Dante. Jason comes to her, demanding to know if she can remember anything else from when she was kidnapped. It is then that she mentions a peculiar phone call that included the name Jack (could it be Jacks, as in Jerry Jacks?)

• Also at Jake's, Olivia is drinking down her sorrow and filling Coleman in in her latest woes: Carly and Johnny working way too closely together. She believes that Carly is only using Johnny to get Jax jealous but she refuses to allow Carly to drag Johnny into her drama which will probably mess up her life. Then she admits that if she thought anything sexual was going between the two of them, she would dump Johnny in a heartbeat.

• Little does she know that Johnny and Carly are working together to get evidence to destroy Brenda (even though Johnny is along because of his curiosity). They find it in Dante's old partner who assumed that the two of them were sleeping together. Beyond excited, Carly is jumping in joy with this news that can "push Brenda off of her pedestal." The only problem she has is who to tell first. Maybe Dante.

• Knowing that his wife is beyond crazy when it comes to her revenge motives, (revenge for what, I'm not sure) Jax goes to visit Brenda to warn her about Carly.

• While Jax freely goes to Brenda to warn her, Sonny tries to help by staying away and pulling strings. He is upset that Jason refuses to tell him Brenda's secret but understands in a way. So once Jason leaves, he calls Suzanne and demands for her to tell him all that she knows and accuses her of putting Brenda is harm's way. Not one to tremble before Mr. Corinthos, Suzanne lets him have saying that he's the one who has put Brenda in danger.

• In Vegas, as Tracy and Luke try to find an attorney to get an annulment for Ethan and Maya, the married couple decides to consummate their marriage under a drunken high.

Things to consider:

• Brenda mentions her sister when she has a touching moment with Nikolas' son in General Hospital. Could this sister make an appearance in Port Charles with a child? Hm.
• Why would Lisa warn Steve about her intentions unless she wanted him to tell Patrick so Patrick can come to her and beg her to not hurt Robin.

November 11, 2010

Okay, Sam is now acting way beyond out of character. How many times has Jason put himself in harms way to protect someone else (Carly, Michael, Sonny)? She should be use to it but now she is angry because he is protecting Brenda, someone he has a complicated relationship with. I don't get it. There really isn't sexual energy between them. To me it's more like brother/sister relationship, they continuously annoy each other but are there for each other.

While Sam is whining to Dante and Jason about Brenda- who told Jason to go make things better with his girlfriend- Carly is taking a more proactive method to taking down Brenda. She has asked for Johnny's help to track down and conjure a meeting with the cop who worked with Dante during the time he guarded Brenda. Coincidentally, that same cop is now indirectly working for Johnny. However, Olivia and Jax do not approve of seeing them together at the bar, cozy and grinning.

In Las Vegas, chaos runs rampant and ends with a not-so-happy married couple: Maya and Ethan. After the foursome finally figured out what happened during their drunken escapades, Maya and Ethan demand for an annulment so Luke and Tracy rush out to accommodate their wishes. Ironically enough, their minister is the same one who wedded Jason and Brenda.

Robin and family find out the reports of the fire suggest that it was an accident and that a candle found near the curtains. Maxie fessed up that she was lighting the candles for Liz's boys to blow out so they could have some fun and she has no recollection of blowing all of them out. So reluctantly, the group calls Lisa in to tell her the results but Robin refuses to forgive her which Lisa just uses to make her look even more neurotic and paranoid. Robin knows this and worries that people will start believing Lisa over her. In fact, she wakes up screaming with Lisa hovering over her bed with a needle- not a pretty sight.

First off: WHO CAME UP WITH THE DOCTOR SCHEDULE?!?!?! Everybody is General Hospital knows the history between these two women. Why would you even schedule Lisa to enter Robin's room, no matter who you believe? Lisa should not even be near her area. Why is she in her room with a needle?