Daily Updates

Subject:     GH: Update for Fri 01/30/98
Date:        02/01  12:19 PM
From:        John R. Andrews, JAndrews@uic.edu

                            GH Update for 01/30/98
                            By John R. Andrews, UIC

            The bulk of today's show involved the baptism ceremony.

Scene 1
When V drops off her rental check at Felicia's instead of with Mac at the
Outback, Felicia and she begin to compare notes on Mac's anomolous behavior
recently.
Scene 2
The baptism begins quietly until suddenly the Q's appear unexpectedly and
immediately disrupt the proceedings.  After some bickering, Lila asks Jason
politely if they can stay provided they are silent, he agrees, and they proceed
again. There are readings by Emily and Bobbie. All appears to be going smoothly
despite some muttering from EdQ, and the appearance of Marino, the rival mob
boss.
Scene 3
Back at Felicia's, V reports that Mac didn't even seem to recognize her at
first and dresses differently. V agrees to keep a closer eye on him.
Scene 4
Maxie tells Felicia she's afraid of "pod people" after viewing "Invasion of the
Body Snatchers." When the door bell rings, it's Mac, and Felicia envisions him
as a big pod person. He says he wants to apologize but gives her a kiss. She
kisses him back hard then walks off pondering.
Scene 5
Stephan chats with Katy about Nikolas. She continues to lobby to get him a
specific speech therapist expert she claims to know about. Stephan immediately
suspects Helena's hand in it.
Scene 6
Jason and Justus greet Marino; he expresses his respect for Jason and desire to
discuss Jason's truce overture. The proceedings begin yet again until Jason
announces the child's name will be Michael after Sonny at which point chaos
breaks out in the Quartermain ranks.  Things grind to a halt as people mill
around bickering, and the choir singing louder and louder. Finally, Jason has
had enough and orders them out, but Robin takes Jason outside for a talk. She
argues that he allow them to stay since they do have a right as family.
Scene 7
Mac tries to explain himself and apologize, but Felicia shuffles him out the
door, and then she heads off on some mission.
Scene 8
Katherine claims she found the therapist herself, so Stephan humors her saying
he'll consider it.  After she leaves, Nikolas appears, and Stephan tells him
Helena is around and trying to influence Katherine. Nikolas croaks out "protect
her."
Scene 9
Felicia checks with the funeral home and finds that James was allegedly
cremated.
Scene 10
Back at the church, the baptism finally is completed, and the baby is
christened Michael with Emily and Mike as godparents. The audience looks on
with mixed emotions. Suddenly, the door opens, and Carly appears.