Contessa Donatella

People were terrified to speak against Monty!!

Previously an entity from India was listed, a 3rd party. Now Sony is being named. .

My DAYS 1992 Re-Watch Project Tu., 1-7-92 Marlena & Roman, at a restaurant, maybe Alice's Restaurant, over breakfast, or could be brunch. They are talking about those codicils & the Mayan Ruins, from last year. He mentions Gretchen & how it turned out that she had been an agent all along. Also he spoke briefly of Lawrence Alamain. He is the person throwing the big deal event at the museum where the codicils will formally be put on display. Roman & John are to be honored. Carly & Bo are headed to the courthouse. Victor's trial is today. Will he be found competent to actually stand trial for his actions, including faking his own death. John, at the docks, as usual wrangling a huge wooden crate. Some guy is trying to speak to him, hassle him, he seems to remember this guy. Oh, it's someone he arrested when he was a cop, or thought he was, anyway. The guy's name is "Snake" & he is now out of jail & just busting for a fight. He starts in on John, with a metal pipe or piece of rebar. Just at that moment, Isabella arrives at the docks. The fight gets heated, lasts about 20 minutes, John wins & the guy runs off. John - What are you doing down here? Izzy said she came to see if he was going to the courthouse. He wants to. He goes to talk to his foreman. He & Izzy walk over to the courthouse, go in, wave at Bo & Carly, find seats. About to begin. Jack & Ginger. He inserts a VHS tape into the machine. She asks what's up & he tells her this is a videotape of his & Jennifer's wedding. Then he shows her this point of interest. Hawk is in the crowd of wedding guests. Jack has realized how long Hawk has been dogging them. He says, this is the first day we met Desire. She tells him she will not say anything. At a restaurant Desire is giving this guy a reading. He stops her & says that was the story last week on his soap. He wants his money back, NOW. Hawk to Desire: Has Jack been here & was he asking you any questions. Brian & Roman, listening in live on the bug that Isabella planted at Victor's for them. Victor & a thug are there, talking. Roman is now headed to the courthouse himself. He leaves orders for Brian & for another cop. Just as Izzy reaches for the door to the room where they'll be in the courthouse, a court official, swings the door open, almost knocking her down. Bo & Isabella speak briefly. She says - Stop worrying about me. So I'm pregnant. Women have been having babies for centuries. I'm going to be fine, after today. Bo - You're not just any pregnant woman. You're my sister & I care about both you & this baby. Jack & Ginger talk about money, estates, people, ... Hawk & "Desi" talk & she says she's sticking with him, like glue. Jack & Ginger having someone look up Hawk & Desire on a computer, at the cop shop. At court, Izzy, John, Carly, Bo. Victor & his team of lawyers come in. Judge - Before the recess, we heard from the Prosecution. Now we will hear from the Defense. Defense Attorney - These doctors all administered a standard test to Victor & they all concluded that he is suffering from a psychosis. And, a part of that is an inability to tell right from wrong. Isabella is called to the stand. Jack is poring over pages & pages of computer print-outs. He mentions an extensive rap sheet but all misdemeanors, not anything larger. He's looking at a lifetime of petty crimes committed by Chauncey, Hawk's grandfather. Brian - What were they doing here? Cop - Checking out 2 people's records. Hawk, Sr. & Desire. Isabella - He said he was doing it for me. He made me happy. Then he tried to take my happiness away from me. He did unconscionable things. He tried to kill his son, Bo. In the process he almost did kill Carly. And, Carly had been the doctor who personally nursed him back to health after his stroke. I should know since I hired her as his full-time personal doctor then. Victor knew all along that John was not Roman. And, he also knew all along that Marlena was not dead. She was alive & being held captive. Isabella - And, he knew exactly what he was doing when he did these things, including faking his own death. He knew Carly was in love with Bo but he tricked her into marrying him. So, after his stroke, did you live with him? Izzy - Yes. Would you say that his stroke was the beginning of him not behaving rationally? That it was when his psychosis began? Izzy - I don't know. The other attorney objects saying this is beyond the scope of Isabella's knowledge. The judge upholds the objection & tells Victor's attorney to move along. However, that attorney continues to twist Isabella's words. She is dismissed. As she walks away from the stand, she collapses, in a dead faint. They rush Isabella to the hospital where Carly takes over. Jack talking about some woman he says is sorta his ex & her approaching him in public & demanding huge sums of money. Jack calls Hawk. Asks him to come over, now. When he arrives Jack serves "bourbon & branch" which he says he knows is what Hawk drinks. Then he tells him he is going to go ahead & act as the Executor of Hawk's grandfather's estate. All he has to do is sign this paper & all the proceeds will be Hawk's. Hawk says he doesn't think it will work. Jack signs the papers & hands them to him & escorts him out of the apartment. Ginger comes out of the other room & remarks on how he seemed so overwhelmed, like his jaw hit his chest. Carly comes out to Bo & John & tells them that Isabella blood pressure went dangerously high & it's on the way down now, but that this is going to be an issue the rest of her pregnancy & she is now ordered to complete bed rest. First John & then later Bo go in to see her. Roman & Marlena talk. He is concerned that he put too much pressure on Isabella although she told him she was fine & wanted to do it. Marlena looks him squarely in his eyes & tells him that he has done NOTHING WRONG. He laughs & says - This thing we have, you know, it never should have happened. She says there has never been a day in her life when she has been happier to have him back in her life. He kisses her like she should always be kissed. After a bit, he goes back to the office. Marlena & Carly talk. She doesn't want him to know it but she is deeply worried. He doesn't know Victor as they do, not prepared for how vicious & toxic he can be. She looks off in the distance & quietly says, "I lost him once. I don't think I could survive it again." https://R***/v5fgoxm-classic-days-1-7-92-romar-izzy-in-hospital.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp

Every single week, on Twi/X I say We are surrounded by idiots.

Look, the software let you type the word [!@#$%^&*]. We understand that you can't say anything until a specific time arrives. We do not understand why you cruelly tease us. I'm personally very interested because I have not thought THE GATES was a very good choice. This is Wednesday. Do you think this news will break on Friday? So much for the software allowing something unusual. Must've been a fluke.

I was incredibly pleased that Sam took Kristina to the hospital to get her started on SOMETHING for her crumbling mental health. Pleased that "PTSD" was finally mentioned. Before today it was only fans who had said it. Fans have been saying both PTSD and post partum depression daily for about 3 weeks. Don't get me wrong. I am thoroughly into the soapy messy dramatic stuff going on but I also can appreciate when they actually sort of maybe address a problem in real terms. About Sam. crack diver, it would seem. Also, I was one of the other 7 people who liked Marty's very odd accent. Not at all surprised that it has vanished. Fans complained so much & I don't even think MEK liked it. GH fans do not need extra things to complain about. The inherent ones are quite enough.

Well, I for one certainly notice him, constantly & I do not mean that in a good way either!!! No sirree, Josh, pretending to be a Roman Brady is just not a thing that works, AT ALL, on this show. I would prefer NO Roman to what we put up with. And, I personally feel pretty confident that that happens to be a prevailing opinion. I know people are almost always saying this on Twi/X, also on my FB forum & here, well, just look & see. But, the fact that it doesn't bother you, that of course is a blessing for you at least.

Well, he was very clear in remaining true to his own opinions about his own importance. He said right out loud that Diane is the best that there is AND that she will continue to represent HIM & Marty, who therefore could not possibly be anything but SECOND BEST, well, sure, he'll pay for Marty to take care of that baby mama. Gee, how unselfish of him? NOT.

Chem in spades! But, it could easily be intentionally segued into BFF chem!!! Dee & Wayne would be versatile with even half-good writing.

Also Wayne & Lynn have 2 adult sons. One is an actor. He could easily be a "Roman clone". Also Hank Northrup would have the look so many DAYS guy fans would really love.

You are 1000% correct. What an idea. If we were brits we'd say Collosal idea, old man.

Also with Doug & Julie and Jeff & Penny. Leaving out Alice & Steve is tantamount to a sacrilege. Also a slap in the face to one Agnes Nixon who as we recall "saved the show".

It is so unfortunate. I'm not even saying there couldn't have been an effective Roman recast. Perhaps there could have been. But, Josh just does not cut it at least as Roman. And, the writing. Why would Roman be in any way accommodating to Ava? He just wouldn't. It makes no sense. So add together writing out of character & also against history, together with Josh being incompetent in the role he's supposed to be playing, what you have is a fair sized mess. Your idea, getting Wayne back, very interesting! Deidre would love it! She still calls Wayne her best friend.

I thought to mention this. Some people do not think she's gonna spill her guts. Instead they think she's gonna sue. The thing is likely the corporate HR has her documented from jump. They are not anyone's fools & this is not their first rodeo. However, some people still think she will try a wrongful termination lawsuit. She sorta is in a position where she has nothing to lose by trying. She cannot be any worse off than she is right now. Except for costs, attorney fees etc. This is an odd kind of cinderella story. If you recall when it was announced that PC was being canceled everyone & their aunt wanted to hire her on their soap. Her pick was GH. None other than Brian Frons mandated that GH would create a new character, for her, a lead. That is her fairy tale beginning. Unfortunately, she's not looking at a Happily Ever After.

Different. One word: Sad, or maybe two: Very sad.

DAYS RE-WATCH 1992 1-6-92, Monday Kayla - Roman at her door. Roman - Marlena took the kids to a movie. I thought I'd like to spend some time trying to get reacquainted with my family, starting with you. Kayla - got a letter from Shane but cannot believe that they will ever be able to be happy together Roman - Why not? Isn't that exactly what it is that you want? Kayla - Of course it is, but, .... John is wrangling this huge wooden box & there on the docks suddenly he sees a very pregnant Isabella. John - What are you doing here? The two of them spend a little time together, there on the docks, until this guy hollers, JOHN! And, it's time for him to go back to work. John says, emphatically, We're not through. We'll talk about this more later. Bo & Carly, inside on the boat, he is reading aloud a wedding invitation between Lawrence & Katarina. He asks her, What is this? She, thinking, gee isn't it obvious, it's my wedding invitation. He asks, Where did you get this? Carly, again beginning to wonder if Bo has lost his frigging mind, Lawrence had it delivered to me. He always does this. He wants me to remember. He knows that I will. Just look at it & look at this one. Bo - They look the same. Carly - They ARE the same. The paper, the typeface, the ink, .... he wants this to really get to me. 8 years & he keeps on doing this. Carly - My life is so different. Back then, Bo, I was so different. I haven't thought about all of this in so many years. Do you remember, that night in that cafe, when we first met? You helped me. Bo - I did? Carly - That was the night that I left him. I just up & walked away. But, he followed & he has been following me now for years, simply years. I was so afraid. Carly - So, I RAN. Went on like that, day after day, for months. Just his vanity & I really became fearful. Carly - In a way it was about growing up. I was so young, just 18. I didn't know men, or what they were like. I was like a schoolgirl filled with innocent, romantic ideas. When I first met Lawrence, it was as if he was King Arthur & Lancelot rolled into one. Carly - Then it was SO WRONG when I learned that I'd been wrong. Young, trusted him, and then, when he betrayed me I was just so very afraid. Carly - I RAN, kept running, this was at the French countryside that I just got up & left, and I walked, I walked for miles & miles, kept walking, and then, I saw this cross. I was at a convent. There, I went in, and all of a sudden I felt safe, calm, ... the sisters were so good to me. Bo - How long did you stay? Carly - It was a pretty long time. I would do jobs, chores, in the kitchen or in the library. Ivan - Sir, what about variables beyond your control? John - again wrangling big wooden boxes down to the docks. Isabella - Roman needs evidence on Victor. John - angry at Roman for involving Izzy. Isabella - I planted the bug they're listening to. Tanner & Ginger are talking but Molly overheard the word "daughter". Molly - Oh, you have a daughter? Ginger - No. Tanner - She was speaking about someone she is so close to its AS IF she is her daughter. Molly says she gets that, it's like that with her & Julie. They are not related but in a way she wishes that Julie were her mother. Obviously this hurts Ginger's feelings. Tanner & Ginger disagree. Ginger's sad. Julie almost doesn't recognize Chip. (Chip's trying to seem older.) Julie really puts Chip down, using harsh words with him. She even says she finds what he is trying to do, "quite tedious." Carly - This feels more like an allergy. I have a reaction to certain scents, usually short-lived. This particular flower is bothering me, usually not bothered by flowers. Bo wants to know more about the convent she mentioned. Carly - Stayed, sisters good to me, jobs in the kitchen, felt safe. I was from a very non-religious family, church on Christmas & Easter, that kind of thing. Carly - They lived simple lives, even spartan but everything held a deeper meaning to them. But, you were brought up Catholic! Bo - Very different. The Nuns I knew for the most part, punished me. Carly - In a way I envied the nuns. I even thought about joining them, at one point. Bo - Especially after last night, I cannot picture you as Sister Carly! Carly - That's it. I am definitely allergic to this flower. Carly - I don't know why I didn't join them. It ... just became time ... to move on, so that's what I did, I moved on. Bo - And? Carly - I went to Tahiti, then. (It was on a beach in Tahiti that we first met Carly.) Tanner & Ginger are having a disagreement. Brian comes up to them. Brian - Have to go see a man about a dog. Ginger - Brian?? Brian - Torres family, GO HOME. Roman - You & Shane are gonna be fine. Look at Doc & me, would you ever have thought that we'd be back together like we are? And, hey, you seem to be in the love with the guy. Kayla - I am. Roman - Then, you've definitely got my blessing. If I'd been here when he was with Kim, it might be different, but it's not. John arrives, maybe angry. Roman - Isabella wants to get Victor. John - Nobody wants to get their father. Brian, on the phone - Kayla, I'm looking for Roman, is he there? She puts Roman on the phone. Brian - I'm at Wings. Torres & "friends" gonna get a bite to eat. Roman - I'm on my way. Julie - Let's hear it. Your explanation. Chip - To prove a point. We are all just people. Your age hang-up is stupid. Julie - Thanks for pointing it out. Chip - Why not point it out since it doesn't matter? Julie - My dear, I have known 100s of charming men. You are not that unique. Chip - You are an honest person. Why are you lying to yourself about this? About us? Izzy - Errand go okay? John - Yeah, no big thing. Izzy - About the codicils? Roman, to Julie, pulled her to the side - The tunnels that used to run under here? Julie - Oh, I had them closed off. Roman, turning to Brian - Let's go. Julie back to Chip - It's not a hang-up. It's just reality. Julie to Molly - I have no intention of becoming involved with a known lothario. Molly - If that word means what I think it does, you have before, so what's different about now? Lawrence - Will you be attending the special viewing at the museum. It promises to be a night to remember. Life as a stevedore, how is it? John - says nothing, his mind seems to have wandered Lawrence - We know you've been under pressure. Izzy, concerned - Why did you blank out like that? John - Just checked out. I think it's a side effect of my sessions with Marlena. (John wants to leave. They do.) Izzy - I think it means we still love each other. John kisses her, thoroughly.

If she does so, it's going to be, likely, once she's through, not till then.

Today it appeared to me that Alexis got through to her. BUT no idea once NO BAIL.

It's funny. Some people want to kill Molly. (Like me for one example) Others want to kill Kristina. Many people want to kill Sonny.

You may be right that he will not ultimately pay but the presence or lack thereof of Gina, or Stone II, is really irrelevant to that question. I'd say that this is one Minority Position you're going to be all alone holding onto it.

Oops. Strike faraway country. I was thinking about the Jason origin story beginning in Greece. Totally off base of me.

Okay, again speaking just theoretically, Gina, yes, I can see but not Stone. I cannot fathom an adult male on the spectrum, living in a group home, coming to a faraway country to see about his father's murder. It just doesn't track. And, I'm thinking of my college roommate's son, who is in this specific situation, as I try to imagine Stone II.

John, I think your premise is unsound. I do not think there is a chance of that offer being made. To me, it is inevitable. But, I mean, wholly as some theoretical, EVEN THOUGH IT's JUST NOT GOING TO HAPPEN, but, sure, hell, if they made such an offer, she'd be crazy not to! This is moot, though, buddy, so, ... there you have it.

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