October 08, 2010

Today's episode did not disappoint.

Brenda got a chance to see a lot of people: Jax (which was a sweet visit that led to him going down memory lane in his head), Carly (who ran away to bitch to Jason), Sonny again (who she was planning to tell "I love you" to) and Dante (who obviously has a mysterious past with her that NOBODY knows about). The Brenda/Dante thing was predicted by still gratifying to watch; their joyous surprise to see each other then the shock when Sonny walked into the room.

Frankly, I would not mind if Dante loved Brenda because I'm getting sick and tired of hypocritical Lulu. She has ALWAYS known that Sonny and her father didn't follow the law. In fact, she's envious of the time when her family was living the dangerous life, bouncing all over the globe, doing scams and whatnot as they go. However, since Sonny shot Dante (something everyone else has basically gotten over) she wants Dante to nail his hide to the door no matter who will hurt- mainly Sonny's children. Michael- who is going through a lot for her young age- will defend and support his father no matter what, even going as far as urging him to flee the country.  Kristina will be hugely conflicted and hurt and become more of an emotional drama queen. Poor Morgan will become conflicted as well. But does Lulu consider that? No!

Okay, I've vented over that situation. Moving on to another blond who is growing on my nerves (in fact all the blonds are becoming equally annoying): Carly. I know she is scared that her dear sweet noble husband is going to fall back in love with Brenda, but to forbid him to see her is a bit extreme especially since she's the one who has slept with her ex-husband TWICE while married to Jax. Jax has not given her any indication that he would cheat on her. In fact, he proved himself with Sky when she visited. He was separated from his wife and Sky was not subtle about what she wanted but he remained faithful. Carly has NEVER remained faithful. If everything that they have done to each other (cheated, lied, betrayed, etc.) hasn't broken up their marriage, why does she think little old Brenda could?

 The other blond who has been annoying me is Maxi. She's the one who broke up with Spinelli because he's not enough for her, but he cannot admire another woman? Can we say selfish and needy? She reminds me of another blond on the show. I wonder who. CARLY. I swear, they should be sisters or cousins or somehow related. They have more in common than Carly and Lulu.

Okay, now that I vented about the characters I'm going to turn my attention to the writers. They are putting way too much emphasis on Brenda's return. Even before she showed up, they overdid it with the three episodes featuring her and "her" men. Then were the continuous flashbacks that they are still using. And now 50% of Port Charles male demographic is drooling over her. She's a pretty woman but she is not Aphrodite or some Gorgeous Greek Goddess that has descended down to Earth. In fact, she's losing a lot of her appeal with their over dramatization of her. Fans (who weren't around when she first arrived on the show) are getting sick and tired of her already and according to reports she signed a year contract. Come on! I get Sonny and Jax's admiration of her- she was their past love that caused the friction between the two men to begin with. Dante's is because of a new storyline so I can forgive that. Yet, there is no need for Spinelli, Max and Milo to be swooning over her. Though I will admit, Spinelli is sometimes funny when he's not being ridiculous with his admiration.

Which brings me back to the women of Port Charles who is annoying me- or at least how she is being written right now. Sam is not my favorite character, in fact half of the time she is either boring or annoying. However, why is she so insecure about Brenda? Jason has told her several times how much Brenda annoys him. Carly told her how much Jason does not like Brenda. How can she feel threatened by Brenda when she was not threatened by or feel insecure with Elizabeth. Jason actually loved Liz. They had a child together. He still likes Liz and is devoted to her. The one she should be jealous of is her, not Brenda. In fact, her and Brenda could be friends which would annoy Carly so much.

Another highlight of the show for me was the banter between Luke and Lucky as Luke was arrested and Lucky refused to aid him. Instead, he called Tracy who claimed not to care even though she requested Luke's exact whereabouts. Even Lulu called her on her BS. So after Lucky confirmed Luke's aid, he returns to his apartment where Siobhan is waiting for him. They are like the second generation of Luke and Laura- a pair that began with question beginnings but will probably grow together as they travel around the world after the mysterious and dangerous Balkan. Like it.

October 07, 2010

Fathers and Sons were my favorite moments of today's episode. As Lucky lay up behind bars in Ireland, guess who comes as his "savior"... Luke dressed as a man of the cloth. LOL. The two of them bantered about in their fake accents in front of the police- arguing over if Luke was going to help Lucky get out of this jam. Just as they were about to act though, Lucky is freed and they return to his apartment where Luke is filled in. Luke disproves but before he can say anymore, the cops are knocking on the door ready to arrest Luke. Personally I love any scene where Luke and Lucky interact- especially this Lucky. I have watched them since Lucky was a little boy.

Back in Port Charles, another father and son duo had their own interaction. Dante came by Sonny's place interrogating him about the car bomb that injured Johnny and Kristina. Sonny tells him that he should just let it go since he already push them to a truce. He then later pointed out that Dante has tunnel vision just like him and he should learn from his mistake and Sonny's many mistakes. In other words, nothing good would come of it if Dante proceeds to investigate this. Today was one of the few times I agree with Sonny. If Dante continues with this- in the name of justice- so many people (other than Sonny) will be affected- Kristina, Michael, Carly, Alexis, Olivia, etc.

This was not the only time today that I agreed with Sonny. After Maxi informed Jax that Brenda is back in town, Jax ran to Sonny's place to tell him to stay away from Brenda. Frankly, Jax needs to be more focused on his wife which Sonny reminded him about. In fact, Sonny's parting words that Jax should take care of his wife and allow him to take care of Brenda.

Carly would/will have a fit if/when she finds out that her husband is going around warning her ex-husband to stay away from Brenda. However, she shifted back into mother-mode and was focus on Michael. She goes to check on her son after getting a phone call from Michael's principal about Michael not showing up to school. In a surprisingly mature and reasonable move, she convinces Michael that he has options and he cannot just sit home and brood. So she drives him to school and returns to confront Dante about his inability to take care of Michael properly and making him a priority.

Well one woman in Port Charles is excited to see Brenda. Checking out of the hospital, Robin got a surprise visit from her old friend. They shortly talked about what's going on in their life. Robin told her about her dramas with Patrick and Lisa. Brenda, being a good friend, of course does not approve of a man who cheats on her friend. Robin defends him saying he was never marriage material and he's a really good father. Then Brenda briefly comments about her problems and why she is in Port Charles with Jason as her protector. Then Robin has to put her nose in her friend's romantic life and bring up Sonny. Brenda says that she doesn't want to get hurt, but Robin argues that they might be mature enough to be in a relationship finally.

Both depart to see the two men of Brenda's life. Robin goes to tell Sonny she wants them together. Brenda, after Suzanne tells her that her Rome apartment has been ransacked, goes to see Jax. Boy does Jax's face light up when he first lays eyes on Brenda- the princess he feels like he has to protect.

September 20, 2010

In Rome, Brenda and Jason continued to have their battle of the wills as Brenda was trying to convince Jason that she needed to go to the gala and it was not just because of her celebrity. Thanks to Suzanne, who decided that she needed to dress a little bit more feminine for the "charming", "creative", "cuddly" Jason, she was able to prove that Brenda's attendance was important and a job so that they can help children who are working in slave conditions. Properly schooled of the seriousness of Brenda's attendance, Jason surrendered in letting Brenda go to the gala- with him as her bodyguard of course.... IN A TUX. Paparazzi were ready to point and flash their camera at the couple which only means one thing: Tabloid Shots. I wonder who in Port Charles is going to see it first? Carly?

Well Carly should be more focused on her family. Jax is back home and her family is complete. They all agree to be honest with one another which opened a new can of worms. Morgan might not want Jax to adopt him. How are they going to wheedle out of this? I'm sure Jax is slightly hurt and is going to argue that being the son of Sonny is a hindrance and is dangerous. He might find a unlikely partner in Michael is knows first hand how cruel the world is to the children of Sonny Corinthos.

As his sons are having dinner at home, Sonny shared a tender moment with Claire after they made love. Claire took responsibility of her actions and told Sonny that he was the loneliest man she had ever known. Boy is she getting sucked in like so many other people. They see the sensitive person Sonny is and forget about all the danger that his life evokes. To bring some comedy and craziness to this, though, Sonny and Claire stumble on Max and Diane on the patio. Clothes half falling off and limping on one heel, Diane gathered her dignity and happily told Claire that she had just been played. I personally love Diane. She has some of the best lines.

In Ireland, Lucky thought he was going to open the door to The Balkan but it is Siobhan who rushes in to warn him that three Slavic men were on their way to get him. She pleaded him to leave with her but he refused. When he finally convinced her to leave, she kissed him goodbye and left. The girl has guts and a stubborn streak- perfect for any woman who wants to tangle with a Spencer. After she left, Lucky called Dante requesting any information he can get on The Balkan. When Dante found out that Lucky was dealing with The Balkan he warned Lucky to get out but it was too late. He hung up the phone and answered the knock on the door- the Slavic men who were there to take him to The Balkan with a bag over his head.

Knowing Lucky was in trouble, Dante finally broke down and told Lulu and her brother is in over his head. More calm than Dante, Lulu questions Dante- just as Spinelli had- about his connection with The Balkan. Dante slightly admitted that on a case, he was able to get some information this mysterious man who was vicious, unpredictable and ruthless- not someone you want to tangle with. So will Dante and Lulu decide to fly to Ireland to save Lucky?

September 17, 2010

Lisa had thought she had won the war. She had already planned to spend a weekend excursion with Patrick so they could watch their favorite pastime- Nascar. She was so sure of her plan that she kissed Patrick in public at the hospital then walked away. Patrick had no excuse when Steve told him that Robin was going to find out (everyone knows that the hospital employees loved good gossip) except to say that he had no choice. Patrick was later accosted by his cousin-in-law, Maxie who also had to make a few digs in Lisa. Unfortunately, Patrick vowed in the hospital to Maxie that he was only doing this to trap Lisa. They should know better that the hospital walls have ears- ears attached to the blond that they are speaking of! LISA KNOWS! And what does she do, ask for a nurse to get some serious drugs for a "patient." Uh-oh.

While Patrick was spilling the beans unknowingly to Lisa, Robin was getting informed by Steve who went straight to her place after leaving the hospital. This was after Maxie had left her, telling Robin that she should forgive Patrick. Just because he cheated on her does not mean that he does not love her. Maxie reminds her- and later Patrick- she speaks from experience. Does this mean she is still secretly pining for Spinelli or has that boat sailed and gone?

Is love enough? That was the question Carly asked Jax after he showed up at their house. He convinced her that they had been happy and they needed to move forward so he's moving back home. How long this will last, is anybody's guess. I guess that was a happy ending for a stressful day for Carly. She had just returned from Jason's where she was still upset that Jason had gone to Rome for Brenda. When Jason called Spinelli to get information about The Balkan, Carly took the phone at the same time Brenda took Jason's phone wanting whoever was on the other line to convince Jason to go back to Port Charles. Then she heard Carly's voice and couldn't help rubbing it in her face that Jason was there to protect her. Frankly I don't blame Brenda. She has more reason to despise Carly than the other way around. After all, if it wasn't for Carly opening her big mouth, Jax would not have canceled their wedding.

Once Michael and Carly left, Spinelli got down to business trying to find information about The Balkan when Dante showed up. Seeing the information on Spinelli's screen, he demanded to know what Spinelli knew of The Balkan and Spinelli wondered the exact same thing. Dante's connection with The Balkan could go back to the story he just finish telling his father about, when during a case he got too close to a woman and used another woman to get over her. That case could have something to do with The Balkan and the woman could be.... *stage whisper* Brenda. Dun dun dun. That would actually be funny to see. Another man in Port Charles for Brenda to have connections with. She might put Lulu and Carly back on the same side.

Speaking of the Spencers, Lucky convinced Siobhan that he was Ronan but he has changed- found religion and conscience. Seeing a new side of "Ronan" she leaves him with a warning, telling him to take care of himself. Now that he's different, it could get him kill. After all, an assassin cannot show compassion and do the job right. Once she left, "Ronan" got a phone call to meet someone and Lucky is about to really be tested.

Back in Port Charles, Claire and Sonny are just about to get frisky. She has put her career on the line for him and feels liberated while he just wants to get lost in her, leaving all thoughts of Brenda in Rome. As if he could.