I'm actually on Portia's side in this whole thing.  BTW - this is not a comment on the acting which was good enough to move me to this reaction.

First of all, logistically, twenty years ago, DNA testing was not as easily available.  Second of all, if Taggert wasn't questioning if he was the father, then how would Portia get him to agree to a paternity test without damaging her marriage.  And, third, she didn't know until recently that Curtis's family had any genetic conditions that would have effected Trina's health.  So, without Curtis around while Trina was growing up, there was no reason for her to explore the paternity issue on her own.

Portia is getting all the blame.  Meanwhile, nobody is blaming Curtis for not being able to do the math to figure out when Trina was conceived.  Portia worked hard to provide for Trina.  Curtis did not step up to provide financial support, or try to abstain from wrong doing so that he could be available for child care while Portia was working as a doctor. It's easy for all of those Ashfords to say that they missed the opportunity to bond to Trina as a child, but was Portia really expected to allow her daughter to form a relationship with a guy who had a troubled legal background?  I mean Curtis is everyone's best friend today, but it wasn't that long ago that he was a coke fiend.

It takes nerve to drag Portia, on her wedding day, when she was just making choices that she thought was best for her child, and there have never been any negative consequences for those choices until today.

Edited February 17, 20232 yr by j swift

7 minutes ago, j swift said:

I'm actually on Portia's side in this whole thing.

First of all, logistically, twenty years ago, DNA testing was not as easily available.  Second of all, if Taggert wasn't questioning if he was the father, then how would Portia get him to agree to a paternity test without damaging her marriage.  And, third, she didn't know until recently that Curtis's family had any genetic conditions that would have effected Trina's health.

Portia is getting all the blame.  ...

Well, so far, that's as it should be. Trina's reaction, that this is her identity is on point. Her anger is righteous.

But, frankly I had a different reaction entirely & that was that's Trina's Emmy reel right there. Both actresses were superb! Also excellent acting from Maggie with Dante & Sam to Austin & Ava & I actually screamed when it was Ryan at Ava's door! I was mostly just experiencing the drama tonight. And, it was a good night for GH!!

LMAO

 

 

@j swiftI agree to an extent.  What we need are scenes with Portia saying this out loud to Trina and Curtis.  And maybe some exploration of her own background and how much she was torn between stability with Taggert and her wild side with Curtis.  Play the beats, not just the high drama.

During the Nikolas reveal, even as angry as Luke and Lucky were, you could see Laura telling them what happened and how traumatic it was for her, and they did understand even if they still didn’t like it.  We need some of that here.

6 minutes ago, titan1978 said:

... 

During the Nikolas reveal, even as angry as Luke and Lucky were, you could see Laura telling them what happened and how traumatic it was for her, and they did understand even if they still didn’t like it.  We need some of that here.

Well just darn. Michele Val Jean wrote that & she is at B&B now! But, I do agree that we need the beats. I hope there will be more to this & not just the opening salvos of high emotion! 

Not gonna lie, I think GH wins this month's Sweeps 

21 hours ago, j swift said:

I'm actually on Portia's side in this whole thing.  BTW - this is not a comment on the acting which was good enough to move me to this reaction.

First of all, logistically, twenty years ago, DNA testing was not as easily available.  Second of all, if Taggert wasn't questioning if he was the father, then how would Portia get him to agree to a paternity test without damaging her marriage.  And, third, she didn't know until recently that Curtis's family had any genetic conditions that would have effected Trina's health.  So, without Curtis around while Trina was growing up, there was no reason for her to explore the paternity issue on her own.

Portia is getting all the blame.  Meanwhile, nobody is blaming Curtis for not being able to do the math to figure out when Trina was conceived.  Portia worked hard to provide for Trina.  Curtis did not step up to provide financial support, or try to abstain from wrong doing so that he could be available for child care while Portia was working as a doctor. It's easy for all of those Ashfords to say that they missed the opportunity to bond to Trina as a child, but was Portia really expected to allow her daughter to form a relationship with a guy who had a troubled legal background?  I mean Curtis is everyone's best friend today, but it wasn't that long ago that he was a coke fiend.

It takes nerve to drag Portia, on her wedding day, when she was just making choices that she thought was best for her child, and there have never been any negative consequences for those choices until today.

Both Portia and Curtis are at fault for carrying on an extra marrital affair, but moreso Portia because she was the one married. Yes, Curtis should have did the conception math but Portia should've obtained a DNA test given her suspicions to avoid this 20 year blow up. Curits did have a right to get to know a child that was his (if it's his). Plus, did Portia know about Curtis' troubled background before messing around with him? If so, it was crazy not using potection (both of them are at fault for this) while cheating with someone caughtup with drugs/illegal actvities. 

Edited February 18, 20232 yr by ironlion

2-16

 

Yes!!!! See what a difference it makes when people we care about are in danger. I felt the fear when I saw Mac discover Heather and Esme, knowing Ryan wasn't far behind. And I gasped at the end seeing Ava and Felicia face to face with him. Meanwhile, Dante and Sam found Maggie and got the Esme parent reveal. Stories exploding all over the place...love to see it!!

 

And the wedding...wow. It's been a minute since we had so many people (outside of Britt's party) AND Extras in one room. And I loved each and every bit and break was played to the hilt in my viewing from last Friday on. Brook Kerr know she looking good (come get your girl @Juliajms! ) in her wedding dress and she has been acting her butt off. Poor Trina, not knowing what would happen by going to see Stella, but glad Spencer was with her.

 

And No, I have no problem with Obrecht being willing to kill for Liz. Sorry. However, it now makes me wonder if she is the person mention in the spoiler thread as a new adversary of sorts to one of our beloved vets. 

Edited February 18, 20232 yr by Taoboi

Today was super good.  Fun cliffhanger, a nice mix of characters and scenery.  No dumb dialogue, like, "Ryan, Kevin's evil twin, what are you doing here?" 

I liked that Mac was found right away, and he called Felicia, which is what a real person would do.

I liked that Taggert defended Portia by saying it takes two to ruin a marriage.

My only current quibble is that the character of Valentine seems to get a pass on a lot of prior behaviors because of the smoking chemistry between JPS and FH.  It feels like he practices a little hot yoga and suddenly he is absolved of stealing embryos and setting up false kids.  In fact, given the facts on screen, Victor seems to have engaged in fewer offenses than Valentine.

On 2/15/2023 at 5:48 PM, Tonksadora said:

They took them effortlessly FINALLY from potential couple to real couple. Being invited to a family wedding is IN LIKE FLYNN! And, then, the dance, so nice. I couldn't believe how long he just stood there with Joss smack dab between them. Finally asked her to dance. I was pleased with his dialog that he never was pretending. Needed to get that our of their way!

Some mag that sends me email had a beautiful picture of Gavin in it. He is so good looking when he smiles!

No lie. I swoon.

 

On 2/16/2023 at 3:42 PM, AbcNbc247 said:

Today was surprisingly good. 

I like how so much important stuff is happening at the same time. This is how sweeps always should be. Portia’s explanation was a little weak though, but I expected that it would be. 

Does Esme really have amnesia lol this whole time I thought she was faking but after today I’m not so sure. 

And, they really need to use Terry and Yuri more effectively. 

EXACTLY!!!! Stories exploding all over the place. I LIVE!!!!

 

I agree. AP has been playing very good as an Esme with no memory. Such a 180.

7 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

No lie. I swoon.

If he were my type, I would too! 

7 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

 

EXACTLY!!!! Stories exploding all over the place. I LIVE!!!!

GH loves to do this. Drag stuff out forever with nothing happening & then BOOM. Then another boom & another!! 

But when it comes time to pay it off, they are pretty good with the delivery. I am SO excited that Dante & Sam found Maggie!! And now they know Ryan is her papa!!!

7 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

 

I agree. AP has been playing very good as an Esme with no memory. Such a 180.

Proving that she she is a very talented actress indeed. I once doubted that. No more> 

On 2/13/2023 at 4:10 PM, xtr said:

I do like Joss and Dex together, but I don't see them their story as them "against the world" type of thing or star-crossed lovers being faced with a ton of obstacles that are keeping them apart. I think their romance feels a bit basic. There were other ways that Spencer could have been used today than to have conflict with them.

That's cuz they are basic. lol.

 

That said...their drama has been quietly set up in the background this month in terms of Sonny's secret shipment and Dex/Michael continued meetings...so they are definitely going to have such drama. 

4 minutes ago, Tonksadora said:

If he were my type, I would too! 

GH loves to do this. Drag stuff out forever with nothing happening & then BOOM. Then another boom & another!! 

But when it comes time to pay it off, they are pretty good with the delivery. I am SO excited that Dante & Sam found Maggie!! And now they know Ryan is her papa!!!

Proving that she she is a very talented actress indeed. I once doubted that. No more> 

Oh yes, this week has been great. Y&R and B&B are just sitting on my system, but when a new GH has loaded this busy week, I squeezed in time. The pacing has been great. And cliffhangers at the end of each episode. 

 

Yeah, I love seeing Sam in PI mode.

 

I agree. I honestly am starting to feel conflicted with Esme just on the actress's talent. 

On 2/13/2023 at 6:26 PM, Darn said:

Well-deserved. He went toe to toe with Maura, which is not easy to do.

Actually the other day I said I didn't want him as Nik permanently but fück it. He's great. And he's not as pretty as Tyler (who is??) but he's a good actor in a role that with all of these plot machinations needs a good actor to sell it.

RoboCop (Jordan) decided to use her face today. I counted at least 3 facial expressions! We're rooting for you, mama!

I was hoping that Portia would confess to what she thought was an empty hallway but actually Trina on the other side of that door. Come on! Let's get this show on the road!

Outside of Sam and Dante I enjoyed today, I don't mind a day of cast interactions and I'm just relishing in that many series regulars all in the same room together. GH is the only soap that does does it remotely well anymore.

 

lol. I always giggle at the Jordan shade.

 

I thought that, too!!! That Trina would be on the other side. They really kept people guessing how the secret would come out this week and that just upped the suspense.

 

Same. I loved so many people in the room. And the use of so many big sets. 

11 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

That's cuz they are basic. lol.

 

That said...their drama has been quietly set up in the background this month in terms of Sonny's secret shipment and Dex/Michael continued meetings...so they are definitely going to have such drama. 

I do not like Dex & that is getting in the way of my enjoying Joss. I loved the other day when she turned to Spence and said, "Are you 5?" I like it when people bicker. It passes for witty repartee. 

So, I think Taby's got Emmy reel & I think the show should use Nik, Spence & Laura in the chapel as one of their episodes. Maybe Virgin birth at the Qs for the other. 

11 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

Oh yes, this week has been great. Y&R and B&B are just sitting on my system, but when a new GH has loaded this busy week, I squeezed in time. The pacing has been great. And cliffhangers at the end of each episode. 

 

Yeah, I love seeing Sam in PI mode.

 

I agree. I honestly am starting to feel conflicted with Esme just on the actress's talent. 

 

2-17

 

Well HOLY CLIFFHANGER FRIDAY!!!!

 

They are just exploding all the storylines, aren't they!!!

1 hour ago, Taoboi said:

EXACTLY!!!! Stories exploding all over the place. I LIVE!!!!

So have I 😂

These last two episodes were so good. So many times during sweeps, it seemed like GH would hold back and only let like one storyline reach a turning point. They're finally not doing that and I'm really enjoying it.

I wish they would do more lol that secret meeting that Sonny's supposed to have should be taking place right now too, which should be where Cam finds out about Dex's connection to Michael and rats him out to Sonny 😂😂

Edited February 18, 20232 yr by AbcNbc247