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General Hospital: Substance

That's what the past two days have had that make them so different....honest to goodness substance! There was actual meat to the conversations.

I decided the week had been long enough so scooted out of work early and watched GH live. Scary thought, huh? I only grabbed for the remote at commercial time...and at a knee jerk reaction to seeing Nikolas and Emily together.

Another steller day for Maurice Benard. I think he has his Emmy reel ready to go for next year. The scenes with Carly and Sonny were some of the best work I've seen between these two. I've wanted an honest conversation about Adella for as long as we've known about what happened....and today we got it. I was afraid that we'd be dealing with an angry Sonny and his temper tantrums...luckily we were spared. I've never seen Sonny so willing to listen and reflect on the role his mother played in who he is today. I'm still so surprised at the complexity of their talk. From Carly's questioning of Adella's actions to Sonny's explanation of what life was like in the neighborhood...we just aren't used to this kind of storytelling. I could get used to it, though....easily.

I actually wanted to see more of Patrick and Robin! I think this AIDS story is a turning point for these two and if we can get away from the redundant commitment discussions...I could pull for them again. Once again Jason is adding layers to Patrick's character. Again...there's been more depth in the scenes from the past two days than we've seen since these two met. Another YAY! for the Stone flashback. I'm starting to think we're going to relive Stone's story while we follow Patrick's 'saga'. Good for us!


Jason and Sam stuck in an elevator? I tell ya...Port Chuck has the worst service contract for elevators that I've ever seen. They seem to always be breaking down...if not the courthouse...its the hospital. You peeps need to start taking the stairs! If I had been able to fast forward..it would have probably been these...(along with Emily). Even though Jason was looking fuh-ine in his 'dress up' clothes...I didn't need to hear the whole "I love you but I can't be with you" stuff. I acutally think Jason is a bad influence on Sam. Sam said something about Alexis thinking she's a dork and can't accomplish anything. We all know that's not true...it's just Sam's insecurities. Even if Jason does hate Alexis...he knows she love Sam and doesn't think she's an idiot. But does he say that? No. He says, "Who cares what Alexis thinks"...Me no likey....

Lizzie Webber grabbing some Lucky ass! I would, too! Lucky isn't having the best day. He and Sam have words (hmmm...I saw some chemistry there!)..he realizes that he didn't kill Manny...and Liz busts him with pills. Poor fella. Come to papa...I'll hug and grab your ass too!

Eh...I was glad to see Nikolas...always am. But could have done without Emily stopping by. Alfred...don't you have some cobwebs to sweep away or something? Sheesh! One very weak point in today's show as Nikolas and Emily putting the baby down and then leaving the room. "Awwww...Alfred'll be by to check on him"...what the hell!??!? Should have known it was a weak ass plot point for psycho Nanny. Who the hell wouldn't remember whether they put a baby down on their back or front? Weak! But...I'm going to enjoy watching Nanny make Nikolas doubt Emily...I've gotta get what enjoyment I can from this couple.


The past two days really saved the week for this show. Let's hope next week's show continue the progress they've made....


Posted by on July 28, 2006 3:58 PM
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DAVE,DAVE,DAVE!!!!!! Don't ask what horror I had today when I walked in and saw that I HADN'T taped. Yes. It's true - I was rushing out this morning stressed and thought I checked but I didn't and now I'm crushed. AND I don't have Soapnet - no cable - I'm addicted enough as it is so I do what I can so I don't sit in front of the tube all day/evening/night.

First of all - I can't believe I missed the Sonny talk about Adella. From a story point of view and a professional one - I mean what kind of joke is this? I miss the one episode about the mother? That's all I hear all day every day and I miss it with Sonny? I've been wondering about Adella for ages.

Could you please, please,please at some point this weekend or whenever tell me what he said about her? Please?

And also could you please describe the Patrick and Robin stuff a little more? You're the only one I trust with this! Nicola doesn't watch - "Long Time" left for a long weekend.

But - thanks for the grab-ass visuals on Lucky and Jason in his Sunday-mobster suit. Put a smile squarely on my face.

Thanks in advance - if you could do it I'd be truly indebted - not like Lorenzo - I don't know if I'd go back into "the business" but I would be greatful.

-- Posted by: Sheridan at July 28, 2006 5:43 PM

Damn...that does indeed suck!
I'll do my best...

Carly really dug in about Adella...questioning why she didn't take her kids and move and/or "take a skillet full of hot grease throw it in his face and then hit him with the skillet"...she even said (in the beginning of the convo) that had she ever met Adella she would have "kicked her butt to Buffalo"...She also said that Sonny "blames Mike for abandoning him but his mother also abandoned him right inside the home". I really was expecting Sonny to snap and 'almost' hit her...but Mo went the inner intensity/anger route. He did make some points about the neighborhood and the way of life there. He said that if Adella had run...Deke and his other cop buddies would just put out an ABP and find them and there'd be even more hell to pay for "embarassing Deke". She got him to admit that yes, his mother probably should have done more but that didn't lessen her love for him.


There wasn't all that much Patrick/Robin...least it didn't seem that way to me but I was watching live for the first time in a long time and that kinda screws with my perception. He was a bit on edge in the beginning. Liz took his blood for the test...which would be back in 24 hours. Alan went over what would happen from there. (He'll say on the other drugs for 4 weeks(?) and then he'll be tested again in 6 months. Robin came in and he snarked at her about babysitting him or something like that. As Alan was explaining what was going on...Robin flashbacked to Alan telling Stone about AZD(?)....Kevin Collins was in the background!! Robin eventually left but came back after Patrick accidentally knocked over something. Another heart to heart where Patrick asks what to expect and Robin goes through the emotions he should plan on feeling. I think he said something about needing her.
You might try YouTube.com and do some different searches for GH clips. I'm always surprised at how soon clips show up there. Or a Sonny/Carly or Patrick/Robin fan site will most definitely have screencaps/transcripts and probably video, too.
I can try to answer any questions.
Hate you missed some ass grabbin'!

-- Posted by: Dave at July 28, 2006 6:09 PM

You are an angel!!!! I'll check out the sites and youtube thanks!

Great update on the Adella stuff - about time they went there. I was also wondering about it for quite a while - I think/hope they'll flesh it out more - there's soooooo much they could do with that.

Interesting stuff with the Robin/Patrick - Kevin Collins!!!! Miss him! Love him! I know I snark on Lainey but it's not her I snark about - it's the terrible lines they give her - maybe they should bring Kevin back to work with her - there are enough people in PC who need the help.

About that grab-ass, now that is a shame that I missed it - but I'm glad someone got to enjoy it!

I know about watching it live - hard to get into it - sometimes it feels endless and all those drug commercials - hmmmmm.... is GH paying for product placement for some of their pharmaceuticals???????

Anyway - a million thanks. I was too devastated for words. Looking forward to next week though. Running out for the weekend but gonna check out those sites as soon as I get back.

You're the best!

-- Posted by: Sheridan at July 28, 2006 6:38 PM

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