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From: njs@lhdsy2.lahabra.chevron.com (N.J.Spera)
Subject: GH: Update, Wednesday, October 19, 1994
Date: 20 Oct 94 15:55:32 GMT

                        GENERAL HOSPITAL
                   Wednesday, October 19, 1994

With so many little stories a johnny-style update.

In the Q's den Brenda rails at Ned for his "car accident" prank.  Lila
enters and after hearing Brenda's comment to Lila's question to Ned on
how the dishonesty approach worked she realizes Ned was unsuccessful.
Ned admits there were "a few bumps in the road." [A few????]

Lois is sorting through Nedly's clothes as she talks on the phone.  She
puts all but the leather clothes in a garbage bag.  She wants the party
on the other end to select people and handle the details of a "prank"
she wants to pull on her husband, just like he did with the "dinner party."
She's willing to pay whatever Ned did, in fact suggests that Ned be billed.

Monica puts down her hairbrush and notices she has started losing hair just
as Reginald comes to tell her Bobbie has come to visit.  Initially Monica
tells Reginald to send Bobbie away but changes her mind.  She picks up the
hair on her pillow, puts it in the pocket of her robe and tells herself to
"get a grip."

Bobbie makes small talk with Lila until Reginald comes to tell her Monica
will see her.  Lila and Ned have a heart-to-heart where he admits he doesn't
know what else to try with Lois and can't see where he could have changed
anything he had done.  If he had told Lois the truth he would have lost her.
Lila analyzes Ned...as one who can't follow a straightforward line...it's
genetic.  Lila suggests he move slowly and simply as it will take time for
Lois to learn to trust him again.

Sean arrives which dismays Lila.  Ned belatedly offers Sean coffee,
breakfast or...one of his family's heads on a platter.  Ned figures Sean's
there about Katherine.  Actually Sean is there to continue questioning all
the Q's about Katybell's overdose and he wants to talk with Lila.  Ned
leaves and Sean asks Lila who had access to her heart medication.  Everyone,
and no Lila didn't notice that 7-8 pills were missing.  When Sean asks Lila
how she felt about Katherine Lila really lets the venom fly.  Lila gets upset
and tells Sean Katherine got what she deserved.  Sean is taken aback and
shows himself out as Reginald comforts Lila.  She's beside herself for losing
control over.

Damian again visits Katherine, this time using a walker.  He's not alone
with her very long before Tony arrives to check on her.  Tony suggests
Damian leave but instead Damian sticks around to ask why Katherine isn't
getting any better. "Comas are tricky things" says Tony and we hear that
little girl voice of Katybell asking if she's in a coma.  Tony leaves
telling Damian to talk to Katherine.  Damian promises to stay with her
for which Katherine is grateful.  We are launched into a flashback when
she was 9 and both she and Dom were sick.  Everyone including Katybell's
mother fussed over Dom and left Katybell alone.

Bobbie visits Monica and comforts the "balding" doctor.  Bobbie listens,
encourages and tries to raise Monica's spirits with humor and heartfelt
caring.  They end up laughing about taking Alan's credit card to go buy
whole new wardrobes and a whole new look for Monica.

AJ arrives at the gate house as Lois finishes up her conversation with
the party who will handle the details of the prank for Ned.  AJ invites
Lois to got see Stomp in the park that evening.  Lois agrees but AJ must
make sure Ned knows she's is going with AJ.  Brenda arrives.  It's time
for them to head to the Outback to tell Miguel about the Puerto Rico idea.
Lois sends Brenda to get the car while Lois makes one more phone call.

Miguel and Mac are having a discussion about the awkwardness Miguel is
having with Lily.  There is something that Lily still isn't telling Miguel.
Lois and Brenda arrive with "hot news" for Miguel.

Sean visits with Steve at GH.  He wants to know Lila's mental state and how
stable she is.  Steve replies that she's more stable than any of the Qs with
the possible exception of Jason.  When Steve asks Sean why he's asking Sean
won't say and leaves.

Lila visits Katybell.  Katherine is surprised and a little pleased.
However, Lila is only there to see if she has any regret over what has
happened to Katybell or if she has one ounce of compassion for Katybell.
Lila has none and tells Katybell she got what she deserved.  Katybell
can't believe Lila could have done it.  Lila leaves saying "May God be
with you because the Quartmaines won't be."

Justus arrives at the Q's to see Ned.  He figures since he's running for
council they should at least meet.  Justus apologizes for making a scene
with Edward,  Had he realized Edward had been pushed into the endorsement
he would have handled it differently.  Ned tells Justus saying no to Edward
can be good for Edward.  Ned does it sometimes himself.  They talk about
the incinerator project and are unable to persuade each other to change
positions.  They figure they'll cross paths again.  After Justus leaves Ned
picks up the phone.  He wants a meeting, at the house not the office.

Damian struggles off the elevator on the way back to his room.  Bobbie is
there at the nurses station and as Tony looks on Bobbie is unfazed by
Damian's question about her being worried that Damian will come after her
once he's walking.  Tony comments about how little Bobbie said to Damian.
She says it's because she has nothing to say to Damian.

Miguel is thrilled with the prospect of going back to Puerto Rico and will
think about a location for the concert.  Lily arrives and they go off to
talk.  Brenda heads off to see Sonny while Lois makes a phone call.  She
tells the person on the other end to be at the park at 8.  She and Mac have
a conversation about lying and she relates Ned's latest antic.  She's got
retribution planned for Ned and can't wait to see Ned on the receiving end.

There's a meeting of Edward, Jack Boland, Lee Baldwin, AJ and Ned in the
Q's den.  Ned suggests that they take a second look at Charles Street for
the incinerator and possibly move it elsewhere.  ELQ still hasn't bought
the land and rather than take the heat from Justus, etc. they could sell
the land, as a tax write-off.  That doesn't sit well with Jack or AJ.
Ned reminds them he has the incinerator votes and if he wants to move it
he will.  Ned doesn't want to cross Justus, a smart man.  AJ doesn't
understand Ned's motivation and figures Ned has gone soft.  AJ doesn't
stick around, he's off to the Stomp concert, with Lois.

Lily and Miguel talk about going back to Puerto Rico.  Lily wants to go
with Miguel but he notices some reticence in her voice.  It's something
she can't explain and needs more time before she can explain it.

A desolate Lila looks out the French doors and both Annabelle and Reginald
try to help.  But there's nothing Reginald can do as Annabelle lifts her
paw into Lila's lap.

Lois and AJ arrive at the park.  She notices Mac and they wave.  The crowd
is entertained by Stomp.  During the performance Ned arrives and looks on
seeing Lois with AJ.  Two guys come up beside Ned and drag him away.  Ned's
cries for help go unheard as the Stomp performance continues.

Till Next Time
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