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From: "Kymmi" <kymmis@spry.com>
Subject: GH: Update from 1/23, Warning: LONG
Date: 24 Jan 1997 22:39:37 GMT

Okay, this one is really long. There was some incredible dialogue,
though, and I wanted to include every juicy word! Enjoy!

We join our story as Tom finds Nikolas tearing up the supply room.
Witty repartee from Tom on the merits of tossing bed pans. Heâs noticed
all the damage already done. In true Nikolas fashion, he offers to pay
for the damage done. Tom says this isnât the point. This annoys Nikolas
who wants to know exactly what the point is. "Your mother" Tom adeptly
points out.

Lucy and Kevin are talking about Kevinâs meeting with the Cassadines.
Lucy is none too impressed. Kevin makes the obvious jokes. Lucy is
curious about all of the interest Stephen is showing Kevin. Kevin will
take whatever interest he can get. Lucy is particularly upset about him
"paddling out to that god forsaken island". She once again warns him
about how strange Stephen is. Lucy is nervous about her upcoming
meeting with Katherine. Kevin is beginning to think that Lucy likes
her. Sheâs confused at her feelings for Katherine. She dislikes her but
doesnât wish any bodily harm on the woman. Some classic Lucy dialogue
here. Lucy enters the hospital room, and the perfectly coifed woman
herself wakes up.

Felicia runs into Kevin outside, and neither knows what to say.

Stephen is doing what he does best, flashbacks, when big eyed Bobbie
comes in saying how happy she is that Stephen is home. Stephen canât
take her yammering at the moment, and says he needs to be alone. He
takes his leave. Bobbies eyes get real big and she sighs.

Sonny and Jax are squaring off. Jax insisting that although Sonny is
the problem, that all is going to change.

Miranda and Brenda are squaring off, much in the same manner. Brenda
has brought Miranda the book. Miranda tries, unsuccessfully, to make
cracks about what the book could be, kitchen secrets, microwaving a can
of soup. No, Brenda says sweetly, itâs a book of poetry from Jax. I
hope you enjoy it, it is the last one youâre ever going to get from
him. If youâre keeping score at home, Miranda 0, Brenda 1.

Miranda is doing her I donât understand act. Does this woman understand
anything? She wants to know why Jax didnât bring it by. Jax was
flustered and forgot it, the truth from Brenda. Miranda doesnât want
games, at least between the two of them. Brenda agrees. Miranda wants
her to come clean. Brenda does. She came over assuming that book
represents the end between Miranda and Jax. And that she wonât be
"haunting" him from the sidelines. Do the right thing. According to
you, Miranda points out (trying to act again). Brenda points out that
if she loves Jax, this is the time to prove she really cares about Jax.
She needs to tell him that she can survive without Jax. Let him go.

Speaking of letting go, Jax is saying the same thing to Sonny. Along
with the jaw clenching and chest puffing. Been here done that, Sonny
points out. Jax points out that itâs done, itâs over. Because you say
so? Jax thinks he gets some sick pleasure from coercing women spending
time with him. "IF thatâs what you need to think, then hey, knock
yourself out, or better yet, why donât you knock me out? Get it out of
your system. Once and for all. Come on! Do it!" Sonny delivers in
typically Sonny-style. "When I lift my hand to you" Jax says a little
too calmly, "it will be to kill you." Oooh ooooh! My husband astutely
points out that he wouldnât be threatening Sonnyâs life. Sleeping with
the fishes. I tend to agree. This man has let his mousse seep into his
brain. "I knew youâd say that, you know why? You might glow in the dark
from being the great white hope and all (too funny!) but underneath
that fancy accent and those baby blues, youâre just like me, Jaxy boy,
and I bet it keeps you up at night". Jax looks none too pleased at that
last comment. If youâre keeping score at home, Jax: 1, Sonny 3

Lucy and Katherine in the hospital. Iâm hoping Lucy is going shopping
for Katherineâs long lost personality. Sheâs babbling. She brought her
some catalogs to peruse. Kat looks bored. Lucy figured that "even a
paralyzed vain insipid little cruel creature like yourself would still
want to shop" go Lucy go Lucy go Lucy! But no, Katâs not responding.
Lucy is annoyed that she wonât fight back.

Kevin lamely tries to apologize for running into Filly. Worthless
dialogue ensues. Filly finds out that Kevin is on his way to the dark
castle, Felicia is astounded and asks Kevin if he lost his mind again.
Nice Felicia. Someone failed Tact 101.

Stephen helps Bobbie on with her coat and admits that heâs an ass. That
was big of him. Of course Bobbie giggles. Stephen apologizes for taking
it out on Bobbie. She wants to know what set him off. That insufferable
Tom Hardy. Then he calls him small minded and proceeds to slander him.
He tells Bobbie that Tom opposes the memorial to Laura. Bobbie is
pissed. She wants to know where Tom gets off. After all, Nikolas is
Lauraâs son. Bobbie gives that great advice, give it time, and Tom has
nothing to say about any GH memorial. This is obviously a trait that
Stephen likes. Bobbie is leaving, taking Lucas to the GH daycare.
Stupid conversation about getting a governess. Bobbie leaves with her
classic line, "youâll see Iâm always right!" said, of course, with the
big eyed, childlike voice. Puh-leaze. Once gone, Stephen calls Alexis
wanting details on his meeting with Kevin. Theyâve been distracted from
their "goal" long enough, itâs time to get a move on.

Katherine wants to know if snow is forecast. Sheâs obviously avoiding
any real conversation. Lucy gives some weather details because
Katherine misses it. Lucy tells Kat to snap out of it. Sheâs no fun. I
couldnât agree more. Give her hell Lucy!

Nikolas wants Tom to get out of the store room. Heâs not going to trash
it. Tom is trying to relate to Nikolas. Tom parallels losing his
father. He gives him some advice about the pain, how hard it is to
heal, how it shows itself. Sounds like heâs either writing prose or a
thesis. The gist, Tom understands his loss. As Tom is going to leave,
Nikolas tells him that his father died in that room. Even though he
didnât know him, Nik went there to try and be close to his father.
Didnât work. Nikolas appreciates the words, but knows that Tom doesnât
give a damn about him. Throws the memorial up in Tomâs face. Then wants
to know what Tom is doing there and wants with him. Clenched teeth from
the two of them. I liked Tomâs soliloquy of pain, but liked Nikolas
getting his feet under him and attacking Tom on his own. This kid is
good.

Tom doesnât want anything from Nikolas. Nik ainât buying it. Tom turns
and flashes back to a recent convo with Laura about Leslie and trying
to reach her. Laura then asks about Nikolas. She asks Tom to keep an
eye on him for her. Tom tells Nikolas, who doesnât look thrilled, that
he should try to get to know his mother. All she does is leave, but if
you havenât noticed, sheâs dead. Tom pushes on about how much
information about Laura and Leslie is in the hospital. Nikolas doesnât
know why he should care. You canât wish your family away, Tom tells
him. Bobbie walks in, wide eyed of course. Tom points out that sheâs a
good place to start. Bobbie looks clueless again. Nikolas asks Bobbie
to tell him about his mother.

Felicia realizes that her comment was inappropriate. Kevin feels bad
about what heâs done. Tony comes around and looks concerned. Kevin
feels bad again. Tony asks how itâs going, and tells him he misses
seeing Kevin around. Lucy comes out and warns Tony that Katâs spirits
suck. Tony leaves. Lucy tells Kevin about how lame Kat was being. Kevin
of course isnât surprised. He blames it on the specialist. Raised
hopes, and all.

Tony brings up PT, and Katherine says sheâs made a decision.

Jax and Sonny are at it again. Jax says heâs nothing like Sonny. Sonny
pushes the point, taking what they want, not asking for permission,
theyâre both fighters, hey they even have the same taste in women.
Sonny wouldnât kick Miranda out · Jax goes for Sonny. "Hey! Donât you
ever, donât you ever touch me." Sonny looks mean. "come on, you want to
hit me Jaxy boy?" Jax points out that he wouldnât today, because itâs
the first day in his and Brendaâs new life together. So stay away. "You
teach her to say that," Sonny says "and it might make a difference".
Yow! Great acting on both parts. Two thumbs way way up!

Brenda wants Miranda to understand that by giving Miranda the divorce
it means that Jax isnât in love with her anymore. Heâs made his choice.
Brenda wants her to let him let go of the guilt so he can move on.
Miranda doesnât know whether to admire her for her nerve or make
allowances for her ignorance. Miranda makes some Sonny cracks. Miranda
points out that Sonny is still stirring up trouble, and itâs for
Brenda. She also thinks itâs the way Brenda likes it, two men jumping
hoops. Brenda is surprised that Sonny came by. Miranda threatens to not
think that she has the right to hurt Jax, or that Miranda would just
stand by and watch. Let me just say that this dialogue wasnât half bad,
but the acting on Mirandaâs side stunk to high heaven. This couldâve
been some powerful stuff, but sadly wasnât. I donât know about Brenda,
but Miranda doesnât scare me.

Brenda tells her to get a life. Hers isnât available. Go Brenda! She
runs into Filly on the way out. Miranda tells Felicia that Brenda is
everything that she despises about women. When she is describing
Brenda, it sounds like sheâs describing herself to me. Miranda canât
believe that Jax is with her. Sheâs furious at him. Felicia wants to
know if sheâs furious enough to try to keep him. Flashback to tongue
hockey at the shack. Miranda says she canât.

Bobbie is telling Nikolas about Laura. She tells him that Laura could
be very irritating at times. Bobbie whines about always being seen as
tough, where as men saw Laura as this fragile thing. I canât believe
Bobbie is doing this. She tries to redeem herself, that Laura was like
an iron fist in a velvet glove. Bobbie waxes about all the things she
appreciated about Laura. How good, wise, special, you get the picture.
Nik is enthralled, especially when she mentions on how Laura was
different when she came back from Greece. Sheâs trying to let him know
how much she loved him. Nik is obviously in pain, and angry that he ran
out of time with her. Bobbie gives Nik a big hug.

Kevin and Stephen are making some chit chat about being from
Switzerland. Kevin tells him about Ryan and how the people treated him
when he came to town. Stephen has a great line about knowing what itâs
like to answer to the sins of a brother. Steph wants to know if Kev
hated Ryan. No, and you? Yes, but I loved him very much. The start
talking about Nikolas. Stephen wants to lobby the board about privilege
reinstatement. Stephen is serious. He brings up teaching. Kevin would
consider it. Stephen then says that he was reading a transcript of a
man he always admired very greatly, Victor Collins. Related? Ooooh,
this is getting good!

Kevin says Collins is a common name. Stephen brings up some more facts.
Kevin wonât answer and Stephen picks up on it. Victor Collins is my
father, but that doesnât come as a surprise to you. So why? Stephen
speaks in riddles. Thereâs some great dialogue between these two.
Stephen is fascinated by the concept of family and random grouping.
Kevin jumps in, speaking the same type of prose as Stephen. Bobbie is
brought up, leading to Luke, leading to Lucy not believing that Luke
shot Katherine. Stephen says that Luke has an unsettling effect on
otherwise reasonable women. "If it looks like a duck·" Stephen says
"Itâs probably Sigmund" Kevin finishes. They talk Kat. Kevin brings up
how lame it was for Tony to bring in a specialist. How this hindered
the progress. Stephen is upset when Kevin explains the ramifications to
what has been done.

Kat is meanwhile doing her best Camille impression. Tonyâs annoyed.
Heâs blaming Stephen. Kat tells him she wonât be going to PT anymore.
She wants to go home. Nikolas overhears.

Felicia leaves, and Miranda realizes how self centered she has been.
Felicia tells Miranda that divorce is a big deal, and she better be
sure. Miranda looks like sheâs desperately trying to generate a thought
in that puny head of hers. She does another big sigh. Picks up the book
and stares at it blankly.

Sonny and Jax. Jax is telling Sonny how much he doesnât like Brenda,
meanwhile Brenda has walked in. Sonny says, "that sounds a lot like a
threat, candy boy. Consider it logged." More chest pumping, and Jax
strides out. Brenda comes out and they stare.

Kat is still turning down PT. She has accepted that this is the way she
is. She wants out.

Stephen is still asking about Kat, Kevin fills him in and picks up how
upset Stephen is.

Brenda says she needs to talk to him, and if there is any justice, this
will be the last time. "Havenât you heard, Brenda? There is no justice,
and no peace." Good one, Sonny.

Jax is at Mirandaâs. They stare and smile. Jax says hello, and Miranda
says, "I believe you mean goodbye". They stare and smile some more.

Wow! Out of a possible five holy cows, this was a four holy cow kind of
day! Maybe even four and a half. A banner day for a Thursday, I would
say!