Week 11, Part III -- Conclusion
Alan, talking to his broker: "You know that utilities stock that I own? I want you to sell it all as soon as possible. ... Oh, it's not a good time to sell, huh?"
Edward: "Sell it, Alan!"
Alan: "Sell it, Bob. ... Why? My father told me to."
Sean Swindles the Quartermaines: In a way, I'm relieved this storyline only appears 2-3 times a week. Edward and Alan are acting like absolute morons, clearing their portfolios so they'll have cash on hand to sink into Donely-Cassadine. The men want Monica to mortgage the Q mansion, leading to a round of "It's MY house!" "I GAVE it to you!" in sentiment, if not the exact words. Later in Wednesday's episode, Monica explains that the house is special to her. It's the first thing she's ever owned. We're not yet at Monica's let the chips fall moment with Alan and Edward, and maybe she won't have an exact one. Sean's delighted that his plan's working, but Monica insists that she doesn't want to see the Qs in the poorhouse. Alas, it's now out of her or Sean's hands. "It's all up to them now. Only Edward Quartermaine's greed can determine how badly they'll be hurt."
Ginny: "... Military school is not the answer. I'm the one that has caused (Mike's) problems. My lies, my behavior. ... Rick, we both know know that Mike is not some spoiled child, and it would kill us both if we sent him away."
(Dorothy Zbornak: "Please risk it.")
Mike's Paternity: Actually, my heart breaks for Ginny this week. Okay, folks, ready for this one? Mike decides that he would most like to live with Rick, Derek if he can't live with Rick, and Ginny not at all. The little sh*t asks Bobbie and Tony to let Rick and Ginny know this. Ginny responds with a look of horrified despair, and even that feels like I'm not describing it properly. The Webbers end up agreeing to Mike's terms, deciding that it would be easier for the boy to bond with one parent at a time. I assume that next week, Derek and Lorena are going to find out what Mike's arranged, and then more hell will break loose. In the meantime, Mike and Rick are living at Kelly's, in the rooms that the Qs will soon occupy. Jeff's off to his new foster family. Ginny's at home, daydreaming of reuniting with Mike (Oh, this is beyond cruel!), and half-jokingly begging Rick Jr. to never leave her or grow up. The "My Beloved Smother" storyline writes itself ...
Jade and Yank: The week starts great for Jade, then goes downhill. On Monday, she's awarded for last week's offscreen lifesaving tracheotomy. The Hardys and Yank try convincing Jade that the past is the past, and Yank goes the extra mile by snuggling with her. They don't have sex yet, though. For all I know, it will happen offscreen, like Chaing Wu's escape. And there goes Jade's confidence ...
Frisco and Felicia: They get more airtime than Jade and Yank, but whenever they're together, it's usually the same scene. Felicia's still jealous of Samantha, and I desperately want this storyline to be over. Either that, or move it away from the conventional "Will there be another woman?" stuff to the abstract "Can we grow and change and still have a happily ever after?" stuff. We get some of that on Thursday. Frisco's nervous about whether he will be a full-fledged cop* and disappointed about Anna's supposed capitulation. He finds his old guitar in the apartment. Later, at the phony party for Terry, Frisco and Felicia see Sam all dolled up and hanging out with not one, but four guys. It turns out they're her brothers. This was never gonna happen on a soap in 1986, but I just want Sam to scream at F&F, "Would you losers leave me alone? I'm a lesbian!"
*Capt. Lewis says that Frisco and Sam are being held to a different standard. They can't just pass the PCPD's written exam. They each need to get 80% or better.
Other thoughts:
-- Every time someone in Laurelton talks about how they stay informed about visitors in town, it makes me imagine a network of people with binoculars and walkie talkies. "Okay, they're going down Maple Street. Over!"
-- Monday's episode included the belated reminder to never share prescription medication.
-- There was some nice nods to history this week. Monday's episode revealed that Steve was born in the Orient before Audrey mentions her time in Vietnam. Wednesday has Monica complain about how Alan's financial irresponsibility could hurt her son and his sons. Also on Wednesday, Steve reminds Rick of how back in 1980, it was just him and Mike before noting how the last few years haven't been great for the boy. He's lost loved ones due to incarceration (Blackie) and death (Leslie and his grandmother; we could also throw Packy in there, too). Speaking of Mike's grandmother, did they confirm she was Ginny's mom, or was she a non-biological elderly lady who raised Mike like he was family?
-- On the other hand, absolutely none of Terry and Jennifer's scenes include a mention of D.L., or Terry's mother.
-- Different Times: The visual of everyone answering multiple ringing old school telephones when people are calling up WLPC with possible tips on Mike and Jeff.
-- Hey, it's Trixie! On Tuesday, she and Ruby stop Mike and Jeff from running away again. I've mentioned to @DRW50 that I intend to keep watching through at least the autumn of 1988, so I'm likely to see Darlene Conley's last appearance. I wonder if she came back to GH after reprising Rose DeVille on Y&R, or if Gloria Monty decided that Trixie was done for good.
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