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From: judyomega@aol.com (JudyOmega)
Subject: GH: UPDATE Friday July 24, 1998
Date: 01 Aug 1998 23:58:42 GMT

The last 10 minutes of GH was pre-empted in my area, but I think
there've been more than enough updates of those few minutes posted
that I don't think I need to include it again here.  FWIW, I was astonished
at the happenings at the Capitol building and thought the pre-emption
was more than warranted.  I don't have cable TV and was grateful
that the network informed me of this event, right as it was happening.
(Not to make light of a very grave situation, but I do hope
Wendy Riche and Bob Guza were watching, and might finally realize
whom--between police and mobsters--the RL heroes are most
likely to be...)

With that awkward segue, I give you:  The Police Commissioner's
Wedding...

At Kelly's:

Lucky is counting money.  Liz walks over, apologizing for being late,
and comments on the cash.  "It's a drop in the bucket,"  Lucky says.
Liz asks him what the cash is for.  "It's a secret,"  he replies, and
then asks what time the wedding starts.  The discuss the details
and Liz seems less-than-enthused.  She's worried about Mac's
co-workers (namely GARCIA and Taggert) being there, staring at
her:  The Poor Rape Victim.  (Naturally, she has nothing to fear
from Alejandro.  He's always been the picture of disgression
and tact...)  Lucky offers to go with her.  Liz looks relieved.

At the Penthouse:

Robin wishes Jason would go with her.  Jason doesn't think Mac would
appreciate his presence.  Robin gushes over Jason's sensitivity and
vows to make Mac see what a great guy the Gummy Godfather is.

NewJustus enters (and the updater is wondering why the TPTB
insisted on fixin' what ain't broke.  JCP is a talented actor who
could've easily handled any "change in direction" tossed his way.
*big sigh*).  Justus has the dirt on Jerry Jax:  all that's missing
is the Central American connection.  Jason says they don't need it;
there's already enough to run him out of town.  Justus doesn't agree:
"You can't have too much on a guy,"  he says, in a manner totally
out of character with the Justus I know, but Jason is satisfied.
Jason repeats his promise made to Sonny:  that he'd keep Jax
out of his family's dirty dealings for Brenda's sake... and anything
else is overkill.  Again, Justus disagrees.  Jason tells him to drop it.

At the Q mansion:

Alan is lookin' pretty bad.  He digs for his pills, but finds only empty
bottles.  AJ got rid of all his hidden stash.

At the PCPD:

Taggert oozes charm and tries to woo Dara into being his date
for Mac's wedding by using the kind of flowery words every
woman wants to hear (like "please").  He sees the StoolieDrugDealer
guy and reluctantly leaves Dara to speak with him.  "Your timing
is terrible,"  he says to The Dealer.

At the Church:

Mac enters the sanctuary looking pensive.  Felicia interrupts his
reverie:  "It looks like it's the end of the Great Wedding Hoax,"  she
says.  Mac half-heartedly agrees and says it will be a relief to finally
have everyone know the truth.  They go over their plan:  They'll announce
that they won't get married and then encourage everyone to stay for
Kevin and Lucy's wedding. They share an awkward moment of reflection,
which is interrupted by Lucy (followed by V) who's aghast that
Mac and Filly are seeing each other on their wedding day.  Kevin
enters the sanctuary and Lucy sheilds her eyes, telling him to
turn around.  He complies.  V thinks they're interrupting a private
moment between Mac and Felicia.  Mac insists that "we've said
everything we need to say".  Lucy tows Felicia out of the room,
averting her eyes away from Kevin.

Outside In a Non-descript Location:

Nik reads through his collection of anonymous letters.  Robin
walks up and greets him, and Nik gushes over her appearance.
They discuss Katherine and then segue into Mac's wedding.  Nik
asks if Jason's meeting her at the church, and Robin tells him
Jason's not coming.  Nik agrees to accompany her to the wedding.

At the Q's:

Alan calls The Dealer (who's still at the PCPD), demanding drugs.
The Dealer says he's out... call back tomorrow.  Alan threatens
him, and the Dealer hangs up.  The Dealer asks Taggert why he
wants Alan.  Taggert says that he's just "chow for the big fish"...
bait, leading him to Jason.

Finished with the Dealer, Taggert rejoins Dara and they leave
for the wedding.

At the Wedding:

Jax walks in, telling Mac that Brenda's not going to attending the
ceremony.  She's feeling "light-headed" [*snicker* ... too many jokes...
must resist and continue with update...], but perhaps her head will
be heavier later, and she'll be able to attend the reception.... "if
there's going to be one..."  he adds.  Jax asks if the wedding is on
or off.  "Off,"  replies Mac.  Jax urges Mac to tell Felicia how he feels,
but Mac thinks Filly doesn't want to get married.  Jax thinks Filly's
just saying that because that's what she thinks Mac wants to hear...

In the Bride's Room:

Maxie gives Felicia some ribbons for her bouquet, and Felicia starts
to get weepy.  Bobbie enters with Lucas and tells her to cheer up,
but the waterworks continue.  Lucy gushes over Filly and Mac sharing
their wedding day.  Felicia sobs.  Lucy gets a premonition:  One of
the brides will leave the church in tears....

In Another Non-descript Location:

Jerry and Justus meet clandestinely.  Justus tells Jerry he's
interested in his offer...

Meanwhile, at the Penthouse:  The Gummy Godfather is with
Michael.  Alan appears at his door, really strung out.

At the Wedding:

Nik and Robin arrive.  Robin talks to Mac and tells him to relax.  Mac
bristles at bit at Robin's choice of dates (a Cassadine), but
admits he's the Lesser of two Losers.  Nik asks Robin if it's okay
that he be there.  Robin says Mac is just nervous and didn't mean
what he said.

Outside the sanctuary, Lizzy is with Audry, reluctant to enter.  Lucky
arrives and she relaxes.  Audry leaves the two of them alone and
Liz and Lucky enter the sanctuary together.

At the sanctuary door:

Lucy's still fretting over her premonition. Filly tells her to relax.
Lucy says she can't:  it's the most important day of her life, and
she doesn't want anything to ruin it.  And, as if on cue, Tony walks
in.

Mac glares. Bobbie stares.

Tony assures them he's not there to cause trouble.  Felicia says
it's okay for him to stay.

Meanwhile, at the Other End of the Aisle:

Mac mutters that he hopes Felicia knows what she's doing.

Back at the Back of the Church:

Filly looks pensive as Lucy babbles about the ceremony specifics.
Suddenly, she realizes she needs "something borrowed".  In yet
another panic, Lucy insists that she and Felicia exchange shoes.
Felicia reluctantly agrees.

V leaves to inform Mac and Kevin that things will be a bit delayed
as shoes fly across the back door.

In the Non-Descript Location:

Justus and Jerry continue their conflab, solidifying their 'deal'.  Justus
will work for Jerry as long as there's no conflict of interest with
Jason.   [All those 'J' names... shouldn't they be dating or something?]

Jerry says he'll breathe a lot easier knowing Justus is on his side.
"Let's get something straight,"  NewJustus says, "whose side
I'm on... is my own."  "A man after my own heart,"  Jerry says, and
asks, "What about Morgan?"  "What about him?" replies Some
Guy Who Claims to be Justus.

At the Penthouse:

Alan clumsily tiptoes around his point:  He wants drugs.  And he
wants Jason to get them for him.  Jason refuses.  Alan begs.  Jason
tells him to leave.

At the wedding (in the congregation):

Dara and Taggert chat about what Taggert's up to, but he says he
can't tell her yet... it's a surprise.  [And the Updater wishes Taggert'd
move his head so she could get a better look at her Beloved Detective
Garcia, who's sitting right behind him...]  "Must be some bust,"  Dara
remarks, as Taggert phrases his clever reply:  "Justice will be served.
With a capital J..."

At the Altar:

Victor tells Kevin he's happy for him.  They embrace.  Mac asks
Kevin how he can be so calm.  "I Love Lucy,"  Kevin replies,  "if
I had to wait a week up here, it wouldn't matter to me."  Kevin
asks Mac if there's something on him mind... he seems agitated.
"Absolutely not,"  Mac replies.

In the Congregation:

Ned calls Alexis and says "I miss you,"  to her answering machine.

While Liz is chatting with Bobbie, Audry tells Lucky how glad she
is that he's here for Liz.

After Liz leaves Bobbie's side, Jerry sidles himself into the vacant
seat in full flirt mode.

At the Back of the Church:

Mariah arrives, and senses there's something amiss with Felicia.
V tells Filly that "there's still time."  "Don't even say it,"  Felicia
warns.

Scott arrives with Serena.  Lucy and they exchange pleasantries.
Scott wishes Lucy luck.  Maxie and Georgie lead Serena down the
aisle.

Lucy is still worried.  She asks Felicia to go first, and after some
prodding, Felicia agrees.  Lucy tries to follow, but her dress gets
caught in the door and wackiness ensues.  She finally frees herself
and runs to Kevin's side.

There's an awkward pause, as both Mac and Felicia debate wordlessly,
but suddenly Mac asks Felicia to marry him....

End of Update...

-Judy (One-Half of the Twin Updaters of Different Fridays)