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.

October 06, 2010

CAT FIGHTS in PORT CHARLES

Well Max and Milo became witness to a verbal brawl between Diane and Suzanne after Suzanne swept into Port Charles to inform Jason that Brenda's apartments in Europe have been ransacked by the The Balkin's men. Sam, burst in and demanded an explanation of why Suzanne thought Jason was the best person to contact to help Brenda. However, her interrogation was short lived when she got a call to return to Michael. Jason also leaves, and Suzanne decides to have dinner there. Just as she and Max exchange a few flirty comments, Diane walks in. Their argument almost sounded like a political debate of taxing the rich 2% of America so they can find loopholes to do business overseas with overworked children in countries with "no laws" versus non-profit organizations using most of their revenue on publicity and supporting their big name sponsors to gain attention. When did Port Charles get political? Who do you think won the argument? I'm leaning towards Suzanne even though Diane threw the last punch by telling her that big mobster Sonny has been all over their "squeaky clean" Brenda.

During all this, Jason and Sam are preoccupied with Michael's problems. Trying to help, Sam hired a girl named Candy- real name Abby- to sleep with Michael after he revealed his intimacy problems to Jason. Well Sam's plan did not work and now Michael feels even more like a freak. Running away from Sam, he seeks help from Jason who tells him that he will always be there for him. I frankly don't know why Michael thought he could just jump right into having sex with a stranger when he can barely stand the fact of being in close quarters with people he's known all his life. Since he wants to get over his phobia/issue without seeking professional help, I suggest he meets someone who is understanding and patient. He should start getting accustom to holding hands, then maybe an arm around the shoulder, then a hug. Face it Michael, you would be better off with an old fashion, traditional romance with courtship. That would be kind of cute.

However, there was nothing cute at Jake's the second cat fight of the day occurred their between the Falconeri cousins- Olivia and Kate. I don't know why Kate put her nose in Olivia's business especially since it has NOTHING to do with her. (And is it me or is the actress playing Kate looking a little preggers?) Unlike the fight between Suzanne and Diane (two strong women I love to watch) these hellions went old school and physical. It took Steve and Dante to pull them away. Even when they were pulled apart, they kept snapping at each other. It came to a point that Brook had to yell at them because she was singing on stage. Of course she was singing to.... Nikolas. Oh where, oh where is Elizabeth now. Frankly, though, I don't like him and Elizabeth that much anymore. I did when they first began their affair because she did act more a grown woman with him than she did with Lucky, but after the entire mess they put themselves through I'm so over them. Really, I don't want Elizabeth to be with anyone. I wish she would learn how to stand on her own two feet and show her boys what a strong woman looks like.

Anyway, off my soap box, Dante leaves Jake's and returns to his apartment with food for Lulu who was dragged into a work-related conversation by Maxie. Though she does not like the woman, Maxie is determined to get Brenda on the cover of Crimson because that is what Kate wants. So that is their next challenge. What will Lulu think when she (and everyone else) finds out that Brenda might have a strong connection with her boyfriend? And what is that connection? Mysterious.

Maxie can now focus on Spinelli and Brenda and Kate because her cousin Robin is safe in the hospital. However, she is not easy to forgive and take back her husband. I can understand her hesitation, though. It's hard to forgive and forget the past tortuous weeks when you find out that the woman your husband slept with has been skillfully after you and making you go crazy. Lisa had practically turned the hospital against Robin and it was thanks to Patrick. Honestly, I would be disappointed if the writers had Robin open her arms and forgive Patrick just because Lisa's at Shady Brooks. That's unrealistic and nauseating. I do hope that they will make their way back to each other, but I wouldn't be surprised if Lisa came back, Robin goes neurotic and pushes Patrick in Lisa's arms. Then again, if that happens, maybe they should bring in another guy for Robin. Someone who is less ex-frat boy and more subdued and "boring" to match her "boring" personality. Maybe Brenda's ex, Murphy Sinclair, will fit perfectly with her. Just a thought. I doubt Brenda is going to take him back and it would be a shame to just let him go into nothingness.

October 04, 2010

Today's episode capped off last Friday's cliffhangers while hinting towards the next mysteries:

Patrick saves Robin from the dry well and Lisa from herself. He grabs her gun away and it fires into the air. Mac and the police come rushing forward and Patrick advises that Lisa should be sent to Shady Brook's for treatment instead of jail. At the hospital, where Robin is being treated, she tells Patrick that her visit with Stone reminded her how much she loves her husband but she's not sure if love is enough to save their marriage. I don't blame her. If my husband is still defending the woman who drugged me and made it look like I was crazy, I would be wondering what's the point of staying married to him. I mean, he decided to stay with the crazy woman instead of going with his wife to the hospital. Come on!

In Ireland, Lulu and Dante are sent back to Port Charles after Lulu accidentally knocks out one of Interpol's men who was asking too many questions. They both resigned to return reality which includes Kate and Sonny and everyone else who is going to affect their relationship. However, the last shot we see is Dante's mysterious reaction to a picture of Brenda in a magazine. And the plot thickens.

Speaking of which, Brenda and Sonny go back and forth about their relationship and Brenda's supposed decision to stay away from him while she's in Port Charles. They talk about their past ups and downs- Brenda claiming to want to move on with her life and Sonny accusing her of wanting him to change her mind. How quickly his mind dismisses Claire- the woman he just made love with in an airplane. Briefly they are interrupted by Diane (I love this woman) who of course wanted to butt in but was thrown out by Sonny who thought he was on the verge of pulling Brenda to stay for awhile.

After being thrown out by Sonny, Diane runs into her good friend Alexis and is filled in by the current occurrences of Sonny's love life. Alexis already knew a part of it since Claire told her that she just came back from a little vacation with Sonny. Being a woman who has been in Claire's shoes, Alexis warns her but Claire dismisses her warning claiming that she "knows" that she has with Sonny is different. As if! Alexis just called her butt and she did not want to admit that she fell in the same trap that EVERYONE warned her about.

While Alexis is being caught up in Sonny's love life, her daughter Molly is making the rounds telling everyone how much she hates the idea of her uncle Sonny being with the woman who put Michael in prison. Needing some advice on how to tell her over-emotional sister, Molly goes to Michael to tell him and continues by gushing over the fact that he met THE BRENDA BARRETT. Once Molly leaves, Michael goes to meet Kristina only to bump into her friend, Allie, who arranged the meeting. She invites Michael to a party that even Kristina won't be attending. I guess Michael wants to pretend to be a regular teenager so he accepts the invitation. Afterward he goes to Jason's- interrupting an intimate moment between him and Sam- and requests his "uncle" to get him a prostitute.

September 30, 2010

BRENDA IS IN PORT CHARLES

Jason somehow got Brenda on a plane to Port Charles. Again she was complaining about returning to the states, which who can blame her. Every time she is in Port Charles, something bad happens to her. Why would anyone want to rush back to a place that has so many bad memories? Well unfortunately she has no choice if she wants to stay alive. Jason is the only one who can protect her- miraculously- and he is determined to be back home.

When they finally get to his place, it's like a revolving door. First they are greeted by Spinelli who is enthralled that The Divine One has arrived and graced him with his presence. He had Jason's apartment decked out in pink much to his master's horror. After Spinelli, got a chance to meet Michael and learned a few things about the poor teen's life including the tragedy involving Claudia and the jail time. Rightfully so, she was speechless but who knows. Maybe she'll become an unlikely person he could confide in. Wouldn't that make Carly's blood boil.

While the young men are streaming through Jason's apartment, Sam asked for Maxi's assistance to find something sexy to wear for when she finally sees Jason again- and comes face to face with the "cool" Brenda Barret. Maxi is not completely present as they discuss clothes. Her mind is still with Robin who is still missing. This even gets Sam involved who called in looking for information before going to Jason's and coming face to face with Brenda.

Growing weaker in the well, Robin keeps her hopes up by talking to daughter, Emma. Unfortunately, the watch keeps reminding her of all the medication she has missed by being trapped. On the surface, Patrick is scrambling to find clues about his wife's whereabouts with the help of Steve. Too bad Mac is not helping as much. Instead he had him locked up. Luckily- or unluckily- Lisa gets Patrick released angering Mac. They meet back at the hospital where Steve draws him away and tells him that a patient gave Lisa access to his isolated cabin.

Away from all the drama in Port Charles, Sonny took Claire to his island where they fished and had a few intimate moments, sharing histories and past stories. Then they mood is ruined by a phone call. I'm quite happy that it was ruined because it was kind of boring. But that's just me. Maybe they are trying to make Claire's character more likeable. I don't know.

September 29, 2010

The big moment for all Robin-Stone fans finally came. They were reunited- even if it was in the comfort of Robin's mind and heart. They reminisce about the good old days and Stone pointed out to her that they were teenage lovers and Robin would have no idea if their love would have lasted. He tells her that she needs to let him go and remember why she fell in love with Patrick in the first place. Maybe now that she has faced the truth within herself, she will be able to stop comparing the two men her life and be able to move on with her life.

While Robin gains her strength and reasoning, Lisa is back in the hospital and tells Patrick how the police ransack her apartment and impound her car. Portraying the concern friend who "knows" his wife just abandoned them like she did before, he listens and agrees with her that Mac was out of control. Then in storms Mac ready to arrest.... Patrick. I believe this arrest was planned in order to push Lisa to do something in order to protect Patrick. Whether she trips over herself to protect the man she loves but has scorned her still needs to be seen.

As they try to get Lisa to confess, Johnny admits to Olivia that though he is trying to find Robin for Maxi's sake, he still believes that Robin ran off again. After all she has done it before. Olivia smooches all over him saying how proud she is of him. Thankfully they were interrupted when Ethan and Maya dropped in wanting to use Johnny's apartment. Olivia dragged Johnny to her apartment giving the "love birds" some private time. Alone, Maya and Ethan begin talking about family which has be believing that Maya's family is going to get a bigger role soon. You know, idle conversations are never really idle.

As Ethan is romancing Maya, his brother is trying not to get caught up. He finds out that Siobhan overheard everything he, Dante and Lulu said. After racing her down to a dark alley, he confronts her and puts it all on the line for her but she runs away. Just then, two cops came up and arrested him. While he's being arrested, Dante and Lulu's car breaks down in the middle of nowhere at night. I guess they can cuddle with the roaming sheep.

Back in Port Charles, Carly is still planning to destroy Dante's career with Spinelli's help. Then Carly continues to run errands as she goes to Sam's place to ask her about Jason and Brenda. Aggravated by the intrusion, Sam points out that she knows why Carly is intimidated by Jason running to Brenda's aid- because they are two high-maintenance women who Jason feels compelled to help. I was so proud of Sam finally getting to Carly the way no one could. By comparing her to Brenda really got her good. She just stormed out ranting that she had nothing in common with Brenda Barret which we all know is ridiculous. They have at least three things in common: Sonny, Jason and Jax. Carly might have married both Sonny and Jax where Brenda could not, but Brenda married Jason something even Carly could not do.

Once Sam got rid of Carly, she got another visitor: Molly. Molly came over wanting to vent about Sonny and Claire. Sam sat her down and had to straighten her out- nobody is perfect, even the people you love and want to look up to. Frankly, I first liked Molly but now she is becoming as annoying as Kristina is. What has Alexis been doing to her daughters? Good grief.

September 28, 2010

Robin's Missing! Now what are the people of Port Charles going to do about it?

As Robin attempts to climb out of the old well, Patrick, Mac and Maxi are climbing the walls. Patrick and Steve continued their charade, trying to trick Lisa into telling Patrick the whereabouts of Robin. Little do they know that Lisa knows all about the plan and she's keeping to her story. Being the smart psycho that she is, she has her tracks covered and story perfectly set. Getting nowhere with her, and thanks to Mac's interference, Patrick had to seek someone else to help him find his wife. The person he runs to... Spinelli.

Patrick is not the only one to seek people involve in the mob to find Robin. Maxi runs to Johnny's place- interrupting his time with Olivia- and begs him to help her find Robin. Johnny points out that he was there when they found Emma during Robin's postpartum depression. Maxi assures him that its Lisa who is doing all of this and is at fault. Johnny finally relents and Olivia tells him that she is happy that he is able to help.

They are going to need all the help they can get. Mac and the police department is not going to get Lisa to confess. It's going to be hopeless. But Mac tries to bear down on Lisa who is putting up a convincing act of innocence but Mac is not buying. However, he might not have enough evidence to keep her there. He better put on the pressure and put it on quick- even though I doubt it will do any good.


Maybe the person they need to put the pressure on her is Sonny. However, he is detained by a few other women in his life. He plans on taking Claire off on a romantic weekend getaway. Guess who walks in on him and Claire though- Molly. That girl is popping up everywhere lately. Coming over to drop over her sister's senior year pictures, she tells Sonny that Kristina would not approve of him dating the lady responsible for Michael's arrest. Uncle Sonny sits her down and tries to explain the situation to her. Once she is gone, Claire is back ready for their trip.

They are not the only people going on a trip. Newly dressed by Maxi, Brook is ready for her trip with Nikolas. Aboard his private plane, he quizzes her which she passes with flying colors. However, she begins thinking about the situation and goes into a full on panic attack. Nikolas calms her down and tells her that he believes in her.


Across the pond, his sister and brother are neck deep in trouble. After Dante and Lucky do away with The Balkan's men, they meet up with Lulu and go back to Ronan's apartment. Little do they know as they discuss the cover, Siobhan is hiding in the closet. She overhears everything.

September 27, 2010

Today's Episode was a lot of people leaving...

• Claire and Sonny left Carly at her work after Carly kept needling Sonny about using Claire to get over Brenda who "obviously" sent him back
• Lulu and Dante refused to leave Lucky's side even though Lucky warned them that their presence is putting his job and life in jeopardy
• Jason told Brenda that she is not safe in Rome and that THEY will be leaving together and return to Port Charles
• Lisa left Robin in an abandoned well

Now what does all that mean? Well...

Still drowsy and dizzy thanks to the medicine that Lisa slipped into her pill box, Robin listened as Dr. Niles went over her version of what happened and how horrible it must be for Patrick to be married to Robin, poisoning her mind and putting doubt there and playing on her insecurities. Playing right into Lisa' s plan, Robin runs out of the cabin, into the woods and falls down into a suspiciously open abandon well. Happy that everything is going smoothly, Lisa returns to the hospital and lies that she had been in at the movies and that is why her phone had been off. A panicking Patrick, feigns anger towards Robin when he and Steve tell Lisa about Robin's disappearance and Emma being found in an abandoned car.

Carly was being smug as she sat across the table from her ex-husband, Sonny. They discussed his relationship with Claire and Carly insisted that Sonny was only with Claire was because she was a challenge and because he couldn't have the only other brunette he would want- Brenda. Just as Brenda's name popped up, Claire appeared and Sonny ushered them back to his house where they made love again.

Dante continued to plea his case to Lucky, trying him to leave Ireland and Ronan and The Balkan to return home safe and sound. Of course Lucky refuses and reminds Dante that he is doing his job and he does not care about the danger. When they finally realize that Lucky was not going to budge, Dante accompanies him to a mysterious location to meet a few more of The Balkan's men. The shootout breaks out and they kill the other men. Then they heard sirens. Dante was ready to run but Lucky told him to go without him. Back in Ronan's apartment, Lulu opens the door to Siobhan. Siobhan storms in there to protect Ronan and Lulu suspects that she likes the "new Ronan."

As Brenda is shivering through the heroin dose that is going through her system, she and Jason talk about the past and Sonny. They have a nice friendly moment just before their scene closed with Jason telling her that her protection there in Rome was insufficient. The only way he could protect her is if she came back to Port Charles with him. So, who's going to tell Carly the good news?