July 2 2010

So today's the day.... who dies? Let's find out.

Sonny, Michael and Sam are sitting at Alexis' house. Molly comes in and metaphors the plot for today's episode. All about a rat going through a maze. Sam thinks it sounds fun, Michael looks contemplative, Sonny looks amused but probably has no idea what's going on. Science? What? Michael says it reminds him of Pentonville. Sonny assures him that he doesn't have to worry about that anymore. Alexis comes in from the kitchen and Sonny wonders why Kristina isn't joining them.

Olivia and Johnny reunite their love with wine. Olivia thinks that she's convinced Sonny that Johnny and Kristina are sleeping together. But no one can convince Sonny of anything. Johnny wants Olivia to stay out of it. He thinks and hopes that Ethan convinced Kristina to drop the whole thing. If he wants this whole thing dropped, then what was he doing yesterday (earlier) goading Sonny at his restaurant? Ding Dong. It's Kristina.

Max supervises car-bomb guy who tells Max that the bomb will work just fine.

Spinelli hasn't found Franco but he tells Jason he's found someone who may know where he is: his mom.

Outside Harbourview Towers, Dante holds a gun on someone whom we're meant to believe is Franco. The guy runs and Dante runs after him.

Credits: Lisa/Steve day.

Patrick and Lisa are drinking at the Metro-Court. His eyes are closed for some reason. It's a game! He has to figure out what it is. SideCar. Kinda dangerous to drink with someone you almost slept with and cheated on your wife with while....drinking...the other day. They toast to Shirley's surgery.

Mode Lite! Maxie and Lulu talk shop when a hotel employee comes in with roses for Maxie. Lulu wants to set "James" up with Brook Lynn. Maxie wonders if the flowers are from Matt but dismisses the idea because Matt's ego would make sure Maxie knew the roses are from him. Lulu wonders if the roses could be from Maxie's actual boyfriend.

Spinelli says Franco and his mom are from Brooklyn. He says the street names and Jason immediately knows that the neighborhood is Bensonhurst. How the hell does he know that? Has he even been to Brooklyn? Just in case you were wondering. More info: Spinelli doesn't think they have any contact. So...why are we wasting time? She now lives in Woodstock, NY (upstate)....but how close is that to Port Charles? I still don't know exactly where Port Charles is supposed to be. It doesn't really make sense. It's supposed to be a major dock town...but upstate New York is landlocked... The only major port would be on Lake Ontario (or Erie)? which would make it way too far from NYC, which they seem to be close to. At one point, Jason rode a motorcycle to Montauk which is at the tip of Long island. Just driving from NYC to Montaulk would take 2-3 hours....factor in how long it would take to get to Buffalo/Rochester etc.......that's like a 10-12 hour motorcycle ride. *Shrug* I've spent too much time thinking about it. Side note: Did you know Port Charles used to be on Long Island? I have no idea when or why they moved it to upstate NY.

Anyway....Dante catches his bandit but it's just some scared homeless guy.

Alexis tells Sonny about Kristina's fake SAT prep course. He gets a bit nervous that everything's not going to plan. Shocker! Molly takes Michael to the kitchen and Sam leaves to go work on a case since dinner will be delayed. Sonny continues to get nervous. He wants to go pick her up but Alexis tells her to sit and relax. Can't relax! Car bomb!

Olivia tries to be a sorta mom to Kristina trying to get her to back down from these lies. She tells Kristina that Sonny knows it's a big lie (he doesn't). Kristina gets on her high horse again about Olivia lying to protect Sonny. Johnny asks Olivia to leave him and Kristina alone for a minute so they can sort things out.

Lisa tells a terrible joke and they talk about the necessity of ego as a surgeon. And it's just them getting drunk to screw and just get on with it.

Back at the hospital, Elizabeth watches over Shirley when Nikolas enters. She thanks him for paying for the surgery and apologizes for taking him for granted.

Alexis calms Sonny down about what she thinks he's anxious about instead of what he's actually anxious about.

Outside the towers, Ronnie and Dante argue about Jason's intentions. Dante tells Ronnie about the homeless guy he thought was Franco. Ronnie doesn't get the whole "use a killer to catch a killer" way of police work. Um...didn't you see Silence of the Lambs? Ronnie also thinks that Jason and Spinelli are upstairs right now planning his escape.

Spinelli asks Jason if his feelings for Dante have changed since he got Michael out of prison. Nope. They haven't. He hates Dante! But he has to work with him! Jason and Dante: The next buddy cop movie!

Maxie doesn't think the flowers were from Spinelli. James comes back with more roses! She still thinks it's from Matt and Lulu suspects that Maxie is just into Matt. Enter Matt. And the roses aren't from him.

Dante comes back to Jason's apartment and tells him about the homeless man in front of the building. Jason tells Dante about Franco's mom. Dante is surprised that Interpol can't find this woman but Spinelli can. I'm surprised too...and so don't believe it. Spinelli says not to ask how...just to accept. Thanks Spinelli-san.

Sonny and Alexis sort of meet on common ground about letting Kristina figure this Johnny thing out for herself...except for the fact that he's a big fat liar. He gets a call. Alexis goes inside so he can take it. It's Max telling him that the car is rigged.

Upstairs, Johnny takes his keys out. He's going to drive Kristina home. DUN! Back in the garage, the car bomb's red light blinks it's threatening blink. DUN!

Elizabeth and Nikolas talk about how awesomely amazing Shirley is. He encourages her to go home and sleep. She waddles away.

Patrick and Lisa are drunk. And it's time for him to walk her home. But that's all that will happen.

Maxie and Matt flirt while Lulu scoffs. Matt insists the flowers aren't from him. Lulu excuses herself and leaves but not before reminding Maxie she has a boyfriend. Maxie thinks that the flowers must be from Spinelli then. But the only person Spinelli wants to give flowers to is Jason. Matt thinks Maxie should rethink her relationship with Spinelli.

Dante and Spinelli argue against procedure....and normally I'd agree with Dante but can we just get on with it? Jason thinks he should go see Franco's mom.

Sam comes back and Kristina isn't there. Sonny is worried and Sam figures out that Molly knows something. And apparently Sam went off to the class and Kristina wasn't there. Molly tells them all that Kristina is with Johnny. Sonny looks alarmed. What? Huh? Something went wrong in Sonny's perfect plan? A car bomb meant for his daughter's lover is going to kill his daughter? Who would have ever seen that one coming?! God, I want to smack him in the face.

Lulu visits Spinelli who apparently was expecting Maxie. Really? How many times in the past few weeks have you seen Maxie? Spinelli tells Lulu about Dante and Jason and Franco's mother. Lulu is worried that Jason will escape but Spinelli thinks jason wouldn't do that. The two friends finally address the tension of being on opposite sides. Spinelli admits why he doesn't like what Dante did. Lulu tells Spinelli about the flowers but he says they're not from him. Duh.

Matt and Maxie. (Too many people with the same sounding names on this show....Max/Maxie/Matt/Mac...it gets confusing.) Anyway, they're arranging the flowers and bantering about ending whatever they have or don't have. James brings two dozen more flowers. Matt dejectedly leaves.

Sonny runs out the door despite Alexis' objections. Alexis yells at Molly and wonders what Kristina is thinking. Molly doesn't understand why no one thinks that Kristina has a right to be mad at Sonny.

In his limo, Sonny calls Max to disable the bomb but no can do.

Kristina and Johnny are still in his apartment arguing about things. She's taken his keys. She wants to stay there and let Sonny stew thinking she's spending the night at Johnny's. He tries to convince her that she doesn't hate Sonny as much as she thinks she does. He empathizes. He yells at her to let it be over. She finally relents, gives him back his keys and tells him to take her home.

Patrick and Lisa: Yeah, you know what happens.

Johnny and Kristina walk towards the car. She says she's relieved they're ending the fake relationship. He's relieved too. He unlocks the doors with his electronic key just as Sonny enters the garage and calls for Kristina. He shields himself from the inevitable explosion.

At the house in Woodstock, Jason and Dante meet Mrs. Franco. She seems just as crazy as Franco...and she says she doesn't have a son.

Maxie sits in the dark as Franco enters with more roses. DUN!

Well that was all anti-climactic.

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June 22 2010

Steve and Patrick argue about a patient and Lisa tries to interfere. It gets so bad that Patrick punches Steve; Nikolas tries to intervene - but Steve takes care of it: Patrick is suspended.

Kristina doesn't want her mom to interfere with her fake fucking a 30 year old mobster. Alexis tries to talk directly to Johnny.

Now that Dante has gotten Michael out of jail, Brook wants 10 thousand as "severance". Then she tries blackmail.

Dante thought he was clear about Sonny staying away from Michael but he should know by now that Sonny does what he wants despite putting his kids in danger.

Credits: Epiphany/Matt day...

Patrick, "You can't suspend me, I'm the best neurosurgeon in the state." Is Sonny's writer writing for him? Cause seriously? Lisa agrees with Steve, as does Nikolas. Before he rushes off, Patrick snidely says, "Good luck with the patients without me." Oh geez. I so hate arrogance.

Maxie hobbles into the PCPD and sees Lucky. According the SOD, Kirsten Storms broke her foot or something so Maxie will have to suffer by explaining that she's a klutz in five inch heels. And her hair is way too bleached. Anyway, she's there to see Claire Walsh. Lucky wants to know what it's all about. She tells him about Franco.

Alexis and Kristina fight. She threatens to take away the keys to her car. Kristina acts like a total brat chastising her mom for her choices to which Alexis rightly answers, "Then stop following my example!" Kristina pretty much blames her mom for approving of Kiefer. Is she related to Carly somehow? Johnny tries to butt in but Kristina cuts him off. Dayum! Oh gosh, and then all sorts of confusion because Alexis isn't even the one that Kristina wants to hurt but this whole plan is pretty much hurting everyone. And why anyone thought this would be a good story...I just don't know. Anyway, Alexis threatens Johnny...who just seems like he wants to spill the entire truth but is way too caught up in this bullshit. And then Johnny says something even more confusing. He says that he won't pursue Kristina but he won't push her away either. He says it's her choice. And what's your choice, Johnny? Just to be a piece of meat for anyone who wants you? In that case....can I try?

Carly, because she's a big idiot, wants to continue her plan. Brook Lynn doesn't get it. The audience doesn't get it either.

Sonny tries to talk to Michael. Dante tries to usher Sonny out. Sonny thinks he can do whatever he wants. He still wonders what side Dante is on and doesn't realize what an asshole he's being; he doesn't realize what it took to get Michael out. Sonny didn't do it, Dante did. Gawd, did I mention how much I hate arrogance?

Lucky wants to know why Franco is contacting Maxie again. Maxie just wants to get rid of the picture. She runs off her mouth about how much she destroyed Spinelli's faith in her and that she's trying to get it back. Lucky thinks that maybe Maxie should let him go. Agreed!

Steve thanks Nikolas for backing him up earlier. In return, Nikolas wants Steven to talk to Elizabeth about her recent investments.

Kristina and Alexis argue about something that doesn't even matter or should be creating a wedge between them. As it thunders outside, they talk about Sonny and trying to piss him off which neither Johnny nor Kristina really deny. Then Alexis finally says something of note to Johnny, "You stood in my living room and told me that Kristina shouldn't be in Sonny's world. Why is her being in your world any better than that?" Johnny thinks he's better than Sonny. Alexis tells him that Michael is back home - but then goes on to explain Michael being caught in the crossfire and not wanting Kristina to be there as well.

Lulu has her say. She basically calls Sonny selfish (true) and that his being there could send his son back to prison. Sonny: "The judge isn't here right now." ....which may work in five year old court.. Anyway, Lulu finishes and leaves. Even Sonny admits that Lulu is pretty amazing. But Sonny just wants to be a good father. Dante tells him to prove it by going home.

Bar of one night stands: Coleman pours Patrick a shot. Patrick plans to get drunk and hands Coleman his keys. Lisa comes in to make things worse. Patrick continues to act like a toddler - Lisa continues to insult his livelihood. And whatever, after various barbs traded, Lisa gets serious for a moment and brings up Patrick's dad. I guess even the best neurosurgeons have daddy issues.

Carly is at home taking down the "welcome home" sign when the doorbell rings. Lulu stops by and Carly acts all fake. Lulu gets to the point. She tells him about Sonny and Dante and Michael. Carly says she'll talk to Sonny. She also lies that she's grateful to Dante.

Michael finally speaks up and tells Sonny that he's glad his dad came to see him but he should stay away. Sonny, "I just want us all to get to know each other" because he's a deluded freak. Michael says the law says differently. Sonny, "I don't care about the law." Duh times twelve.

Patrick continues to drink as he explains to Coleman why he's so fucked up. Blah blah blah, ex-girlfriend, blah blah blah, steals my patients. He doesn't forget to bring up Robin while he's upset about Steven "stealing" his ex-girlfriend. Because he lurves her. Luke walks in and decides to have his own pity party. Keys to Coleman. Drinks all around. Luke can't go to the Haunted Star because technically it belongs to Tracy.

Maxie apologizes to Lucky for giving him grief about staying with Elizabeth. Lucky thinks he's the last person he should trust to give advice and says that if she wants to work on things with Spinelli, she should. No!!!! Claire arrives. They snark back and forth until Lucky urges Maxie to tell Claire why she's there. She does.

Brook comes by Johnny's with the bad excuse that her car broke down. He calls a tow truck.

Sonny continues to be a selfish prick. He wants the three of them to figure things out and play scrabble and decorate the christmas tree and play with puppies and gawd I'm bored. And same arguments...blah blah blah. Sonny to Dante "Why can't you ever see me in a good light?" Maybe because of lines like "I don't care about the law!" Dante retorts with, "Why can't you do the right thing for once?" Isn't that the eternal question? But Sonny's in hell! Because it's all about Sonny! And he's not going to stop loving his children! And what? Is that...what Dante said? Because I didn't hear that. Sonny leaves as he usually does....as a five year old having a tantrum.

Patrick and Luke drink and talk about their problems....uh oh. Isn't this how Johnny and Olivia ended up in bed?

Claire questions Maxie about the picture. Nothing much comes out except Jason and murder. Lucky walks Maxie out and Claire immediately gets on the phone with someone she needs to see about Franco.

Brook, clothed in Johnny's shirt aks him about Kristina etc... She finally goes to get dressed.

Sonny sees Olivia at the docks. They talk even though she shouldn't. He tells her about Dante and Michael.

Dante and Michael make the couch up. Michael seems open to having a brotherly relationship with Dante. They talk about Sonny. Dante is surprised to hear that Sonny is good at fishing. I'm not. He probably yells at them and tells them they betrayed him before they just up and die. Michael says he feels bad that Dante and Sonny can't make things work.

Patrick and Luke continue talking about their woes. Gosh it's awful being a responsible man in a committed relationship!

It's Ronnie! Claire asks him about Franco and tells him what she knows so far. He thinks she just needs to keep an eye on Jason and she'll find Franco.

Dante agrees that Sonny can be charming but thinks if he's that devoted to his kids, he should walk away - from his business or his kids.

Blah blah blah, Sonny and Olivia and I'm bored again.


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June 10 2010

Ok, so I've been really crappy lately. I've missed almost two weeks. I'll try to be better, I promise :)

So Luke and Tracy are still in their little dungeon cell and I don't see a toilet anywhere. Luke screams for Helena. He does everything from yelling Fire! to screaming that Tracy died to threatening Helena's life if his wife dies. Tracy awakens and gives Luke the bad news (spoiler!) that she remembers their wedding.

Brook Lynn makes up some stupid story about the cable guy to show why she's a big naked slut in front of Dante's door. She ends with, "I need you, Dante. I need you bad". (-ly) And no one in the audience is fooled into thinking that she means what we're supposed to think she means.

Carly pretends she's not mad at Lulu anymore but Sonny sees right through it.

Michael wants to know what Jason is going to do to Prisoner McRapist. And it's still unclear if Prisoner McRapist has lived up to his name.

Credits: It's a Matt/Epiphany day.

Kristina shows Molly some photos she took of the harbor to send to Michael so "he won't feel trapped". Or it may make him feel even more trapped seeing what he can't have. Molly compares Michael to some guy in a novel she's reading...blah blah blah. When she describes the 1920s cliche part of the book where someone gets slapped and then passionately kissed, Kristina gets all wiggy. Then Molly gets all wiggy and apologizes. She runs off and Kristina goes to answer the door: it's Skye.

Ethan visits Johnny and complains about losing money. Johnny tells him where he can get more money. Something about mob money/meeting...whatever. I'm bored. I don't want the head of Sonny Corinthos being cut off only to have Johnny's sprout in it's place. They joke about car bombs which makes Ethan all wiggy (that's three!) until Johnny lures him back with the prospect of gaining ten grand. Also? This guy they're seeing knows and respects Luke.

You know who's the last person you want walking in when you're hot neighbor is wet in a towel in your apartment? Your girlfriend. Lulu overhears sex talk, but it's really lock talk. And Brook is dressed in a Dante-sized shirt.

Carly continues to try to explain why she's not mad at Lulu even though she is. Sonny doesn't buy it. Carly wonders aloud if Michael would be in prison if he'd grown up a Quartermaine with AJ. Probably. But for different reasons. Sonny's offended, of course. Because AJ was an alcoholic which is so much better than being a mobster. /sarcasm.

Michael doesn't want Jason to kill Prisoner McRapist. Jason only knows the rules of the mob which apparently are the same rules of the prison. They argue. Michael makes some sense and seems to be getting through to Jason.

Tracy describes what she remembers from their wedding.

Maxie cut her hair like a boy. She actually looks kinda cute. Matt asks her to wait while he finishes up and seems happy to see her. Meanwhile Steve and Lisa talk plans while Patrick listens and grows more jealous. Patrick says he wants to go back to plan A where Lisa buys him dinner and Steve realizes he's been intruding. Maxie watches all of this with extreme interest. Lisa makes the decision that lunch will involve the three of them and leaves. Patrick gets snippy with someone on the phone and Maxie comes over to give her opinion. She wants to know why he's so jealous of someone who's not his girlfriend.

Lulu interrupts the picking a lock thing. Dante continues to struggle (bad cop) while Brook finally explains the stupid cable guy story. He finally gets her in and Lulu gets a little suspicious.

Kristina describes to Skye how hard it's been for her. Skye spits out platitudes.

Carly continues the lie (truth?) that she never should have married Sonny. She says that she, Sonny and Jason are all to blame for where Michael is....but says the person who turned him in was Dante. They argue for a bit more until Carly leaves.

Luke tries to keep Tracy conscious by talking about their vows. He wants to renew their vows. Tracy worries that since Luke is being so loving and romantic that she must be worse than she thought.

Ethan and Johnny play cards and gamble and drink. Johnny calls that guy Lopez.

Kristina visits Michael in jail. They talk about their dad. Michael wants Kristina to give Sonny another chance.

Sonny visits Jason. Is there really no limit to how many visitors someone can get? He asks her about Carly and what's up. Jason keeps mum.

Tracy wants to know why he wants to renew their vows. She says it's something she should remember since she doesn't remember the first time. Luke gets down on one knee and says some sweet vows. I won't transpose but you can tell that it comes from his heart. Tracy starts hers and it's just as sweet. She starts to cough worse.

Patrick defends himself to Maxie who chides him for replacing Robin because he's someone who constantly needs female affection. Matt interrupts and takes his date away. Lisa and Steve come back and Lisa tells Patrick that he was right and they should all study the investment on their own and she'll have dinner with Steve...alone.

Lulu picks up a baseball bat while telling Dante that she has the rest of the day off. But Dante has a meeting with a lawyer about Michael's appeal.

Michael continues to defend their dad but Kristina argues the other side.

Jason and Sonny talk about Carly further. And...boy did I pick the wrong episode to come back on.

Patrick curiously asks Lisa about her involvement with Steve. He doesn't think Steve's her type. She says her tastes have changed.
Matt assures Maxie that Patrick is "crazy in love with Robin". She thinks he's oblivious and that 'players' always cheat. Matt says she should know since she's the one that's cheating.

Skye approaches Ethan about Kristina. She's concerned and wants Ethan to befriend Kristina.

Kristina comes home in a huff and Molly thinks it's about her. Kristina tells her that she's mad at Sonny for Michael's sake. She's mad and will stay mad!!!

In his cell, Michael talks with Jason about Kristina. The guard calls Jason out of his cell while Prisoner McRapist lurks and watches Michael. Remember that tension between Dante and Lulu before they had sex...and they kept getting interrupted and stuff? It's kinda like that. Only creepy.

Luke frets over a dying Tracy. In his fretting, he accidentally let's slip that their Vegas wedding was fake. This wakes Tracy up. Rut Roh!

Brook brings back Dante's shirt, washed and ironed. Lulu begins to lay down the law while Dante eavesdrops.

Johnny's on the phone, happy about the Lopez shipment. Carly comes to visit him with a present. She really spreads that wealth around. I need get to Port Charles soon. She asks Johnny if he and Dante are on good terms.

Kristina comes to the Corinthos mansion to tell her father that she and Michael were talking about him. Kristina insists she knows the truth that Sonny is abusive.

Prisoner McRapist walks into Michael's cell. Michael prepares his karate kid stance. McR informs Michael that the guard owes him favors. Michael starts to fight but he doesn't have to since Jason opens the cell door.

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May 14 2010

Wow, I'm back! It's been a while since I've done a recap so let's go!

Morgan and Sonny have a talk about Dante. Morgan wonders if Sonny hates Dante now because Morgan sure seems to. Sonny tries to defend his eldest. Sonny tells Morgan he's going to stay away from him for a while although he promises to take all his kids to a Yankee game some day. Because that's what matters. Morgan doesn't want his dad to make any promises he can't keep.

Jax wants to make sure he heard Carly right about adopting Morgan. He wonders if that means she wants to stay married.

Dante's trying to look up something at the PCPD to see if he can get Michael off. He runs ideas by Lucky. Lucky doesn't think Michael's sentence is that bad for manslaughter but still wants to help get Michael out.

Claire tries to understand Jason's little plan. She wonders if he's though this through since it will be hard to get him out.

Credits: Matt: Will I be on today? Please! Please!?

Morgan, blah blah blah Yankees. He sounds defeated. And he seems to be really pissed at Dante. Morgan says he understands when Sonny says it's best he stays away from him for a while but his voice totally breaks. Morgan cries as Sonny tries to rationalize. Morgan is kinda confused by Sonny's wishy-washy attitude. He stays away, he's here, he stays away. Sonny promises that they will go to a Yankee game. Because that's what matters.

Carly tells Jax that the marriage is over. She just wants him to be there for Morgan.

Claire argues the cons of Jason going to prison while Jason begs her to arrest him. Everything she says pretty much makes sense: He has enemies at Pentonville; he may not be able to get out once he's in; and many people who care about Michael are working on an appeal. But Jason? Nah - the justice system has to bend to his rules.

New set! Pentonville yard: Michael stands scared while all the prisoners work out and one eyes him like he's fresh meat. A guard comes over and harasses him. He doesn't like that Michael's a rich boy. Also, his brother was in the hospital because of Sonny. Possible Rapist approaches Michael and offers him a smoke. Possible Rapist tells Michael to stick with him.

Lucky and Dante continue to try to figure out how to set Michael free when Judge Carrol enters. He compliments Dante and insults Lucky.

Dante asks the judge to reconsider Michael's sentence. The judge refuses. He thinks it'll teach Michael not to follow in his father's footsteps. Lucky argues that Michael isn't a criminal but the Judge (and I) think he is...or at least has the potential to be one. After the Judge leaves, Lucky wants to find "dirty laundry" on the Judge.

Jason begs Claire some more. Claire rightfully points out that this whole thing could have been avoided had they not all covered the murder up. But...she agrees to help Jason out because it will help her career. How? They both agree that the other is doing the right thing.

Jax tells Carly to think about it before doing something drastic. But Carly is all about being drastic; making big decisions without thinking. Jax finally agrees.

Diane and Alexis discuss Alexis' woes. Diane is worried about what RoadKill's parents will do. They both think the Bauers will go after Kristina. Kristina walks in and overhears Alexis say the word 'trial' and immediately freaks out like only Kristina can do. Why did we not see any of the criminal trial?? I guess we were overloaded with Sonny's trial.

Diane explains the "wrongful death" suit that the Bauers plan to bring against Alexis. She warns Kristina that she may be called to the stand. Kristina whinges and whines and moans and cries and freaks out because that's all she knows how to do. Get a fucking spine, Kristina. She runs off. Diane tells Alexis not to go after Kristina because she needs to process all she just heard.

Jason comes to the PCPD and asks to see Lucky privately. Lucky apologizes for not letting Michael go with him when he had the chance. Jason tells him it's not his fault. He informs Lucky that he's going to prison.

Lulu brings Dante coffee. Dante tells her that Jason took Lucky into the interrogation room. Lulu thinks Jason is trying to turn Lucky against Dante.

Morgan tells Sonny about his karate stuff and Sonny tries not to look bored and then Carly comes in. He tells Carly why he's there: He wanted to explain to Morgan that he'll be staying away for a while to keep him safe but it won't be forever. So why now? Why not later? Will Sonny's life get less dangerous later? Or will Sonny just not care if Morgan is safe later? This whole thing stinks of self-absorbed guilt which is nothing new from Sonny. I really shouldn't be surprised. Carly asks to talk to Sonny alone for a few. He hugs his dad good-bye (just for a while!) and goes off upstairs. Carly makes it clear that she doesn't want Sonny to see Morgan at all; to cut all ties. She tells Sonny about asking Jax to adopt Morgan.

Kristina comes to cousin Nikolas to ask for help. She tells him about the case and that she might be put on the stand. Why wasn't she put on the stand at the criminal case? Nikolas tells Kristina he can help.

Sonny and Carly argue about Jax adopting Morgan. They argue and argue and argue. She wants Morgan to grow up to be like Jax. Sonny says it's not going to happen.

Jason tells Lucky about what Claire is going to do. Lucky tells Jason about the possible blackmail.
Outside, Lulu and Dante talk about Jason.
Back inside, Jason thanks Lucky for being a dad to Jake. Jason says he'll be in prison within 24 hours.
Jason leaves. He's stopped by Lulu who wants to make sure that Dante is safe. Jason snarks at Lulu for defending her boyfriend instead of defending the family who cares about her. He stalks off. Dante wants to know what the hell is going on. Lucky tells him and adds, "which is a hell of a lot more then any of us are doing." Yeah - real fucking noble. And real fucking stupid. Want to help Michael? Stop being a fucking criminal.

Nikolas assures Kristina that he'll make sure it doesn't go to trial. Kristina is thankful because if she went to her dad, he would just kill them. NIkolas: "I take a different approach. I just make people wish they were dead." Hee. Can we have more of this Nikolas? He asks her how's she doing. She's getting better about understanding how wrong she was. Nik gets it because of what he did with Lucky and Elizabeth.

Lulu and Dante agree that Jason's plan might be good. He tells her that they're looking for dirt on Judge Carroll.

Jax is on the phone when Sonny busts in telling him that he can't have his son. Jax reminds Sonny that he signed away his rights to Morgan. They both think the other is the reason that Michael is where he is. Sonny threatens Jax...because that's what he does.

Carly tells Jason about the adoption. Jason tries not to judge. She tells him that they'll raise Morgan as divorced parents. Jason thinks it all goes back to him. He says asking Sonny to be Michael's father was the worst decision he ever made.

Lulu visits Luke. He's overjoyed to see her. She's glad he's not mad at her. She asks him if he has any dirt on Judge Carroll. He doesn't but he's happy that her kids are trying to blackmail a judge! Now that's good parenting!

Jax calls Sonny's bluff. Sonny, "You couldn't put me in prison. So now you're trying to steal my son." Because everything is about Sonny!! Jax tries to explain that it's about being a good parent. And now...Michael is in Pentonville because of Jax. God, I hate this guy. SO. MUCH. And...enter Dante.

The prisoners at Pentonville are called to line up. The guard yells at Michael for not knowing how to stand in a line. And seriously? Who walks over to the wall when all the other prisoners are standing in a line in the center... Are we sure he's not Jason's kid? The guard tells Michael he's going to be treated worse because of who his father is.

Carly is happy but skeptical that Jason is so accepting of her decision. Jason tells her about his plan to go to Pentonville. He tells her that he'll be with Michael 24 hours a day. Claire calls him - it's done - he has 5 years in Pentonville. She warns him that even if Michael gets out, he won't.

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April 29 2010

Mob Restaurant: Diane comes to visit Jason and Sonny with nothing new to report. She thinks the jury is working toward a guilty verdict.

Johnny continues to subvert the law by talking with Lisa about Claudia. Instead of calling the court, Lisa tries to reason with Johnny. He speaks the truth about Sonny thinking he's above the law and says if he's acquitted, Sonny will be proven right.

Michael tells Kristina that Dante knows he killed Claudia. He tells Kristina he's going to wait for the verdict. Kristina thinks Dante is easy to talk to and cool. Michael isn't sure. Alexis barges in and wants to know what Michael is doing there.

Claire thinks Dante is obstructing justice. Dante says he's been bending over backwards to do his job.

Carly is still trying to convince Olivia to help her find Michael. Carly: "I will owe you forever." Why don't you promise to be her best friend? Or you could always try, "Pretty please with sugar on top." Oh, she also says that helping her will help Dante. I can't wait to hear how.

Credits: Bets on if Matt will show up today?

So here's how: Carly thinks if Olivia finds Michael, she'll get him out of the country and that will take the pressure off Dante. Reaching there, Mrs. Jax.

Dante, like everyone else thinks Claire is only doing this for her career. Claire just wants to do her job. They argue again about putting Morgan on the stand. Claire turns it around asking why Dante doesn't just go work for his daddy. He accuses her of bending the law. He's interested in justice!

Diane thinks a hung jury would be great. Or a hung Max. Zing! She thinks the better option is that there's a hold-out on the jury. She leaves but not before telling them to keep their cells on because a verdict can come in at anytime. Jason tells Sonny about Michael's call.

Alexis tells Michael that his being there is putting her in a terrible position. She says she has to call the authorities. Kristina yells that she needs him there.

OY, now Carly is pulling the "this is your fault and you owe me" card, which means she's getting desperate. Olivia still won't help because she's smart enough not to fall for the 'Carly and Sonny blame everyone but themselves' thing. Jax comes in and wants to know what's going on. Carly tells him. Jax agrees with Carly and tries to convince Olivia. Olivia doesn't budge...but she leaves.

Johnny continues to be inappropriate. Lisa explains her job as a juror. She says what she should do is go to the judge. Get going, girl.

Jason explains what Michael will do depending on the verdict.

Kristina argues that there's no reason to turn Michael in since the jury is already in deliberation. Alexis thinks she's in too much trouble to be harboring a fugitive. Is fugitive the right word? Anyway, she starts dialing and tells Mac that Michael is in her living room....but Michael has left.

Is Wife Swap really still on?

Carly talks about how nice it was the other night playing board games together. Jax liked it too. She admits the cover-up was a mistake. She tells him that if Michael ends up suffering because of Jax, she won't be able to forgive him.

Johnny arrives home in his new penthouse -which he didn't redecorate-exhausted. Olivia comes to see him. She tells him about Carly. Johnny finally tells Olivia that it was Michael that killed Claudia and not Sonny. (I KNEW HE KNEW!!!) He still thinks that Sonny deserves what he gets for putting it all into motion.

At the courthouse, the Judge stops a rushing Lisa. She says she got caught up and the Judge wonders if he should be concerned. She tells him no and rushes off to the room. She apologizes for being late and AngryJuror tells her she can make it up to them by changing her vote.

Sonny wants Jason to leave it alone. Jason thinks Dante will turn Michael in if Sonny is acquitted. He doesn't understand the faith Sonny has in Dante.

Ronnie comes to visit Dante. Can anyone just walk into his apartment? Ronnie of course wants Dante to turn Michael in. Dante tells Ronnie that Michael killed Claudia. Ronnie thinks Dante should just keep quiet and let Sonny go to prison.

Johnny tells Olivia that Jason told him about who killed Claudia. He says he never blamed Michael. But he still blames Sonny.

Jason still doesn't know why Sonny trusts Dante. Blah blah blah. We get it, you don't like Dante. Tired old conversation.

Dante and Ronnie discuss the law and justice and Mr. Poletti and what Sonny deserves.

Claire comes to visit Jax. She tells him that Alexis saw Michael. She says that the Judge will allow her to put Michael on the stand but it doesn't really matter since she thinks the jury will give a guilty verdict.

Alice again explains what jurors do. AngryJuror again insults Lisa for being a hold-out. Alice again defends Lisa. But apparently Lisa has been convinced. She asks for another vote.

Lulu comes back to the loft. She brings work with her because Maxie is in Milan. She asks Dante if he's made any decisions about Michael. He's been thinking about Mr. Poletti and what he would do. He talks about baseball and little league and the Yankees of course - and it would make so much more sense if Dante was a Mets fan. It would further push him and Sonny apart. He goes on and on about how awesome Mr. Poletti is - and it's all really nice to hear.

Alice passes out the ballots telling Lisa that there's no reason for her to vote if she's not ready. Lisa makes an impassioned speech about what Sonny's intentions were when he swung that axe.

At the courthouse, Claire and Carly snark at each other. Claire and her beautiful hair color purposefully lets slip that Alexis called the police after seeing Michael.

Molly comes home to Kristina. Kristina tells Molly what happened with Michael and Alexis. She tells Molly where Michael is but makes her swear not to tell anyone. They leave to drive over to see him.

Michael stands at the boathouse flashbacking to when he (didn't) hit Claudia. They never show him and Claudia in the same frame so I'm assuming they didn't get her back just to refilm the scene. Morgan comes to see him. Michael tells him that Dante knows the truth now.

A cop tells Dante that he overheard the jury and thinks they're going to find Sonny guilty.

Sonny defends his delusions that he and Dante will one day be father and son. Diane calls Sonny and tells him to come to court and that the jury reached a verdict.

Morgan and Michael hide from a noise. When he realizes it's Molly and Kristina, he let's them in. Molly wonders if Michael will tell the truth. He says he will if the court finds Sonny guilty.

Claire and her noisy heels walk into court. Sonny watches Jax enter and approaches him. Sonny blah blah blahs. Diane brings him back to the defense table. He then sees Johnny and goes to antagonize him. The mayor comes in and tells him to go back to his seat.

Outside, Carly tells Jason about Michael being found by Alexis. Back inside, Diane tells Sonny to stop antagonizing people. All rise! Court is in session! The jury files in. Will Lisa's impassioned speech help? Has the jury reached a verdict? Alice is about to answer when Dante interrupts and says he has new evidence. Claire and Diane both object! The judge warns Dante. Dante announces to the whole court that Sonny didn't kill Claudia and that Michael did. Oy! Jax, Johnny, Carly and Jason all face-palm. Sonny looks disappointed and Claire just looks confused. DUN!

-end

April 27 2010

Alexis sits Kristina down to ask her if she wanted to have sex with RoadKill or if he pressured her.

Carly is frantic and Sonny is calm regarding Michael and Dante. Carly doesn't trust Dante. Sonny does.

Jason asks Lulu where Michael is. Dante tries to intervene, but Jason uses guilt tactics to ask Lulu again.

Maya is wondering why the son of a gangster is hiding out in the Qs boathouse. Why is she there? He tells her he's actually AJ's son and that he's hiding out. Maya wants to know why she should keep his secret. I guess cause they're cousins. Kinda. Second cousins? Thrice removed? I dunno.

Credits.

Maya introduces herself. She hasn't been in town long so she doesn't know why he's hiding out. He explains the last six months. She tells him to take all the time he needs.

Carly and Sonny argue more about Dante. Carly thinks that because he's a cop, he'll end up feeling guilty. Because cop=human? Is she saying she doesn't have feelings like normal people? What an odd statement.

Jason begs Lulu to help him 'protect' Michael.

Emma's growing up! She's walking around in a sandbox with Spencer as dads Patrick and Nikolas watch on. Nikolas is exhausted from cramming in fatherhood duties like giving juice to his son. He asks Patrick what his fatherhood secret is.

Kristina says she wanted to sleep with RoadKill, although she pretty much admits that she just wanted to make him happy. Alexis asks if RoadKill hit her before she made this decision. Kristina: "Just once but it was only a slap." Alexis:"A slap is a hit!" Oh this poor, poor damaged girl. Kristina tells Alexis the slap happened at the house. She tells the story. Alexis tries to explain what being a victim is but Kristina doesn't get it. Alexis is floored that her daughter could stay with someone who hit her and she asks Kristina why. Kristina just cries.

Elizabeth brings her sons to meet CPPP. Cameron is so cute and I'll be so upset when he's finally SORASed. Steven comes in and takes Elizabeth outside. He warns that kids can be tiring on cancer patients. Elizabeth argues that they can help. They look in on CPPP and Cameron asks her if she's dying.

Kristina admits that "Dr. Winters" said the same thing to her. She quotes Lainie by saying the key to better self-esteem is coming to terms with why she would stay with someone who hurt her. She explains why she fell for RoadKill. Alexis is exasperated; she thinks she should have known what was going on. They have a nice mother/daughter moment.

Carly is worried about Michael. Sonny thinks Michael will get used to killing people. At least that's what I got from what he said.

At the 12 angry men room, Alice reads the constitution. Really? AngryJuror wants to convict Sonny but Lisa thinks he's innocent. AngryJuror calls her a bleeding heart. UGH. Lisa explains herself. AngryJuror talks about Sonny yelling in the courtroom. Time for another vote. I have a feeling there will be more innocent votes.

Dante, Jason and Lulu all yell and argue and blah blah blah. Jason pleads to Lulu to help him but she says she honestly doesn't know where he is. Jason leaves in a huff.

Nik and Patrick's play-date: Patrick has no secrets to being a good dad. He admits he freaked out when Robin was pregnant. Nik hates that he's missed too much time with Spencer and vows he'll do better with Elizabeth's child.

Elizabeth rushes in to remove her faux pas child but CPPP jokes about the whole thing. After Liz and the kids leave, Steven talks with CPPP about her newest test results. She knows she's terminal. She just wants him to enjoy himself cause we're all dying!

Lulu feels guilty because she says Jason has been Michael's protector all his life. Dante: "Look how well that turned out." True dat, my brotha. He doesn't want Michael getting back into the mob life. Lulu still feels bad. Dante goes off to find Michael.

Carly barges into Jason's pad. He tells her that he just missed Michael at Lulu's apartment. Carly's pissed that Lulu helped Dante.

Jason tries to calm Carly down but she's pissed about Lulu.

Quartermaine Mansion: Apparently Ethan brought Tracy flowers on behalf of Luke. Tracy thinks Luke is a coward for sending his son. Monica is standing next to Ethan trying to help and Edward comes in with Maya. Tracy thinks Luke and Skye are probably somewhere fucking. Ethan assures her that they're not but she doesn't believe it. Monica thinks Luke is trying to get back into the mansion so he can pilfer it. Edward starts the whole 'my home...' followed by Monica's 'it's my house..' and no Alan to finish the lovable Q quote. Edward thinks they need to take an inventory and he's going to call the police. Maya yells that he can't.

Nik spills his heart to his new 'bro'. Patrick thinks Elizabeth is putting the blame for her and Lucky's breakup on Nikolas.

Steven and Liz talk about the boys and Cam's inappropriate question. Liz is hopeful that CPPP will go into remission. Steve thinks that Liz is getting to close to CPPP.

And here comes the Carly brigade. Lulu knows it's her before she even opens the door. Carly is pissed!

Nik talks about the Cassadines. He wants to use Alexis as a role-model for being a good parent.

Liz comes back to visit CPPP. They talk about the boys. CPPP likes Cam's attitude.

Kristina visits her dad. She talks about the whole mess and Mr. Bauer. Sonny, "Mr. Bauer won't be a problem for much longer." Seriously? Kristina freaks and Sonny assures her that that's not what he meant. They talk about abuse; Sonny tells her about Deke.

Maya explains her statement by defending Ethan. The Qs act like the Qs and Maya acts like the Emily. As the Qs argue, Maya sneaks out with food and is caught by Ethan. Michael peeks out the shades. He remembers Jason's words about keeping his mouth shut.

Lulu apologizes to Carly. Carly demands to know where Michael is. They argue about their intentions. Carly argues that it wasn't Michael's fault, that he tried to protect them. But as far as Carly knows, Lulu doesn't know the truth about Michael. Unless Sonny told her about why Dante is doing what he's doing...I must have missed that part. Anyway, Lulu defends Dante saying it's not his fault that everyone covered up for Michael. Dante walks in and tells Carly that her problem is with him. She insults Dante and Lulu and then leaves.

Happy Town! Tomorrow!

Kristina and Sonny bond. Sonny hates that she dated a guy who abused her. She says she's still working on why. Sonny tells her that he should have been there for her.

New Vote: 11 guilty, 1 not guilty - and no more undecideds so I guess Lisa has convinced no one. Angryjuror and Lisa argue. Alice steps in with "Lisa has the right to an opinion no matter how wrong it is." Ha! They quit for the day.

Lulu feels guilty about Carly but she still thinks it's not up to her. Dante doesn't know what to do.

Carly comes back to Jason and tells him he didn't get anything from Lulu. Michael calls Carly's cell. It's nice that he has a cell that has battery power....at the boathouse. Mine would have run out long ago. Carly asks him where he is. Michael says he can't tell her. He insists he's fine. He says he's awaiting the results of the trial before he decides what he's going to do.

-end

PSA from Alexis and Kristina!

April 7 2010

Boy, it's a hot day in New York today. I think it hit 90. I bet things are hot in Port Charles too. Sorry I missed yesterday's recap. I was busy...putting together a desk. At least trying to. It's not done yet. I may miss tomorrow's too. But yesterday was awesome. Great performances by Kristina and Alexis. Awesome performance by Dante. I loved his speech at Sonny. Loved Alexis' guilt. Ethan has finally been exonerated but for fuck's sake - now he's going to be accused of mowing down Kiefer?? And Kiefer? Dead. Let's get started with today's episode!

Sam tells Jason that she is worried that Kirstina is going to think that someone ran down Kiefer on purpose. They did!

Lucky asks Ethan what happened to his car. Ethan says he thinks he hit a deer. Lucky tells Ethan that if there's anything to know, than he needs to know now.

Molly tells Kristina about Kiefer's accident. Kristina wants to know how bad it is. Molly tells her that it's critical.

A guilt-ridden Alexis overhears Steven telling the Bauers to take as much time as they need. The Bauers mourn their dead abusive son. Mom Bauer sees Alexis and says it's all her fault. She don't know the half of it!

Credits: I do more work than Jason Cook. Can I have his salary?

At the elevator, Olivia gets defensive with Dante before he has a chance to speak. But he doesn't want to talk about that. He wants to talk about his tree house. What? Apparently she not only protected him from Sonny, but from a tree house as well. He apologizes for being mad at her for protecting him.

Sam is happy that Jason had nothing to do with Kiefer's "accident". But she's upset that she couldn't see the truth. Jason doesn't say 'I told you so' because he wants to get into her pants sometime in the future.

Kristina thinks Sonny ordered Jason to hit Kiefer. Molly doesn't think it's Jason's M.O. Kristina is still making excuses for Kiefer. Molly still thinks it was an accident.

Mommy Bauer yells at Alexis. She 'knows' her son. "My son is good. My son is kind." Obviously, you don't know your son. Alexis flashbacks to the 'accident''. Daddy Bauer tells Alexis to go. Alexis gets that cute red nose thing when she's upset.

Ethan's car has been towed. He's upset and wants his car back. Lucky says there's nothing to worry about; they'll check his car and if he's innocent, he'll get his car back.

Dante and Olivia have a sit down. Dante tells Olivia that he punched Sonny. Dante lists all the things Sonny has done wrong to his kids. I'm dreading the day that Dante forgives and tries to get to know Sonny. I know it will happen eventually but I'm enjoying the Sonny-hate while it lasts. Dante and his mom reconcile.

Alexis tells Sam and Jason that Kiefer didn't make it. Sam says she'll help Alexis tell Kristina.

Kristina wants to get out of bed to see Kiefer. Molly thinks its her fault that she pushed Kristina towards Kiefer. Kristina again tries to defend Kiefer. UGH...it's kinda icky. Enter Alexis and Sam. Kristina wants to know if Kiefer is OK. Sam breaks the news. Alexis holds her sobbing daughter. It really is kinda heart-breaking and icky all at the same time.

Car shop - Johnny talks to a thug about Sonny. After some hard-ball, Thug agrees to work with Johnny. Olivia interrupts. Johnny excuses Thug named Eddie. After he leaves, Olivia tells Johnny that she "got [her] son back". And Stella? Got her groove back.

Jason tells Dante that Kiefer is dead. Dante asks Jason how he does what he does. They talk about protection and loyalty. They disagree on the definitions of those words.

Ethan tells Lucky that he thought he was being followed. Lucky grabs his ringing cellphone. Out of earshot of Lucky, Luke asks Ethan if he's telling the truth. Ethan admits he's making it up because he can't exactly tell Lucky what he was really doing. Lucky comes back and tells them the phone call was from Mac: He tells them that Kiefer is dead which means this is a homicide.

Daddy Bauer gives a press conference about his son with Mommy Bauer at his side. Alexis watches from the doorway. He's giving a reward to anyone who can help with whoever mowed his dead abusive son down. Mac pulls Alexis aside and asks for her statement. She tells him: "A boy I encouraged to take out my daughter was secretly abusing her. And now he's dead. And I'm the one who..." Mac: "One who what?" Exactly.

Alexis feels guilty over not seeing what was happening with Kiefer and Kristina. Mac can empathize. He talks about Georgie. Alexis talks about Kiefer's mother and how much she's grieving. She says she hates Kiefer for what he did but didn't want him dead. Then you shouldn't have run him down, Alexis.

Lulu comes to visit a sulking Dante. They flirt a bit. He tells Lulu about how lucky he is to have his mom.

Johnny and Olivia have a drink in honor of her reconciliation with her son. They plan a romantic night.

Molly has all these feelings! She hates Kiefer! But she liked him before! And now he's dead! Sam tells Alexis that she'll take Molly home. Molly cries and hugs her sister. Before Sam leaves, Kristina asks her to get Jason.

Kristina asks Jason if he or Sonny killed Kiefer. Jason says he had nothing to do with the accident. She whines a bit about needing a listener. Jason flexes his butt.

Mac calls Lucky again. Lucky has to arrest Ethan again. He breaks the news to Ethan.

Olivia jokes that Johnny is taking a long time with his cars and that people might suspect that his place is a cover. Johnny got a pizza! MMMM, pizza. Johnny suggests moving in together.

Dante questions his mother's taste in men. Lulu likes that she went from a bad boy to a good boy without having to change men. Dante's also worried about his sibs. He changes the subject and the non-sexually-active lovebirds flirt again...until Dante talks about his mom again. Buzzkill! He also says that his mom could have taken the easy way out when she got pregnant with him and had an abortion. Apparently he doesn't know that Lulu had one. RUT ROH!

Olivia thinks she and Johnny have a good thing and shouldn't ruin it by moving in together. Except she says it more subtly than that. He tells her to think about it. They make out by candle-light.

Dante tells Lulu that Olivia "could have been selfish" by aborting him. Ohhh....I sense this ending badly. Open mouth, Falconeri, insert foot. Lulu gets uncomfortable. She tries to leave and makes excuses for doing so. Lulu flashes back to a chat with her dad about having an abortion.

At the PCPD, Luke yells at Mac while Lucky brings Ethan in. Mac yells back.

Jason comforts Kristina. She mourns her dead abusive lover.

In the hallway, Alexis asks Steven to give her daughter drugs. He gets paged and leaves. Alexis sees on the news that Ethan has been arrested.

-end

April 5 2010

Morgan, Dante and Sonny will be unhappy to know that the Yankees lost their first game of the season. Whoo hoo! Of course, they film about a month in advance, so I'm sure it won't be mentioned. The Mets? So far winning their first game of the season. Suck it, Corinthos.

We begin with Maxie doing her fake cough in front of the judge at GH. The bailiff brings her a bottle of water. Claire doesn't buy Maxie's sick routine but Maxie milks it for all it's worth. The judge wants to get out of there and Maxie says she doesn't remember the question. Claire says she's not surprised because she asked so long ago. Yeah, it feels like two days! Claire asks again if Michael was in the car. Maxie paddles around in a pool of ramblings and doesn't really answer the question. Claire asks one more time. Maxie? Coughs.

Why is Sonny not listening to this testimony? Sonny and Carly don't believe in Maxie. Jason thinks Maxie will do fine and only acts ditzy. He tells Sonny that if he really thinks Maxie is going to incriminate him, than he needs to get out of the country. ASAP!

Michael packs a bag and attempts to leave when Max stops him. How many times can we see this happen?

Alexis finds a bleeding Kristina and cries more than Kristina does. She asks if Kiefer did this.

Credits

Good Cop/Bad Cop drive. Dante wants to talk to Kristina again. They agree that they need proof or a confession from Kristina.

Alexis takes an apologizing and bleeding Kristina out of the Lake House.

Michael brown noses Max. He tries to reason with Max that he's not a kid and that Sonny will die in prison. Max tries to convince Michael that Diane and Sonny will pull off an acquittal.

Maxie finally answers that she doesn't know if anyone else was in the car. Claire asks a different way but Diane objects. Sustained! Claire asks about Spinelli. They get snarky with each other and it's kind of funny and totally unprofessional.

Sonny doesn't want to leave the country. He thinks they can still pull of an acquittal. Carly thinks he wants to stay because of Dante. I think it's because Maurice Benard wants to keep his day job.

Sonny says he wants to stay for Michael and Morgan. Carly disagrees. She wants him to "smell the coffee". Jason goes off to GH to check on Maxie. Carly thinks Jason left because he leaves whenever Sonny talks about Dante. Carly tries to get it into Sonny's head that Dante will never love him.

Maya introduces herself to Epiphany as the new intern. Epiphany is happy to see another black person in Port Charles. Steven comes by and introduces himself to Maya. Edward interrupts basically not-so-subtly requesting special treatment for his granddaughter. Maya tells Steven that she doesn't want or expect special treatment. Edward: "What good is money if you can't use it to buy influence?" Hee. Maya argues. Steven says that Maya got into the program by her merits, not her family and won't be getting any special treatment.

Ethan is at the Quartermaine's stealing an egg. A Faberge egg...not an egg from a chicken. Because that would be ridiculous. Skye walks in. She wonders why she's there. Skye looks fabulous in magenta. He wonders why she's so hostile and she says it's because he's a pig who beats up on teenage girls.

Dante and Lucky, guns drawn, enter the Lake house because things look amiss with the doors open. After checking out the place, they realize it's empty. Dante finds some blood on the floor. Lucky calls Ethan.

Alexis drives and cries. Kristina is unconscious in the back. Alexis remembers Keifer running passed her. She sees Keifer on the road and runs him down. Oh my God!!! Well if he's dead, I'm glad it was Alexis and not Sonny who killed him.

Dante tried to reach Alexis and Kiefer, neither of which answered. Lucky couldn't get ahold of Ethan either. They wait for forensics.

Epiphany catches Spinelli waiting for Maxie. She sasses. He sasses back. She warns him to stay out of the way. The court files out and Spinelli rolls in. Maxie tells Spinelli that Jason owes her big time. Jason, overhearing, comes in and says "I know."

Sonny and Carly argue about Dante. Sonny thinks Carly is the key to his acquittal.

Maya drags Edward away to chide him for being a total dick. She goes back to Steven who accepts her with open arms.
Alexis comes in with Kristina who hands her over to Steven. Maya hears Steven mention Ethan's name.

Ethan sits with Skye. He explains his history with Kristina. He calmly explains everything and Skye seems to be listening without judgement. She apologizes for jumping the gun and then says she understands why Kristina would lash out, talking smack about her parents.

At the Lake House, the forensic team is doing their job. Lucky gets a call from the hospital and tells Dante and the crew that Kristina was brought in. Dante gets all big-brother-pissed-off. He tells Lucky he'll go to the hospital. Lucky wants to track Ethan down.

Maxie tells Jason about her testimony. Spinelli and Jason are proud.

Sonny and Carly Zxzxxxxxxxxx. Sorry. Fell asleep for a second. So, Sonny and Carly dasjisdoas;asd. Wow, hit the keyboard that time. They're interrupted (thank God!) by Diane who tells Sonny and Carly about Maxie's testimony. Sonny gets a call from Alexis.

Spinelli and Maxie are thankful for Jason's gratitude. Maxie wants to know why she perjured herself, but she's realized by herself that Michael killed Claudia. Spinelli tells her everything.

Michael and Max argue some more. He still feels guilty about killing Claudia.

At the hospital, Alexis tells Sonny what happened. She doesn't want Sonny to go in because, "You scare her sometimes." Fair enough. Sonny waits outside while Alexis goes in. Steven thinks there might be a concussion. Kristina cries and apologizes some more. Sonny tells Jason that Ethan has to die.

Diane shares some wine with Carly. Carly tells Diane that she thinks Ethan is innocent and Kiefer is the guilty party.

At the hospital, Sonny greets Dante. He tells Dante to go in and look at Kristina and then tell him it was a good idea to drop the charges on Ethan. Dick. Dante talks to Kristina. Kristina blames herself. Dante comforts her. Steven: No broken bones but he wants to keep her overnight. Dante asks Kristina what happened.

At the Q house, Ethan is still collecting valuables. Maya interrupts. Worst. Burglar. Ever. She tells him about Kristina.

Jason sees Lucky at the Haunted Star. Lucky tells him that Ethan is no where to be found. Jason tells him that Ethan should be running. Lucky: "Did Sonny order you to kill him?" Jason: "I'm not going to answer that". Lucky pleads that Ethan didn't do it. Jason needs proof.

Sonny listens to Kristina and Dante talking. Dante brings up Keifer. He asks her again who did it. She finally admits it was Keifer.

Kiefer? Not dead...and slowly waking up on the ground.

Mets? Still winning. Suck it, Corinthos.

-end

March 24 2010

DANTE, not Ethan, tells Claire they have enough evidence to convict Sonny. They don't. Claire thinks they need Michael's testimony. Dante thinks Michael is 'damaged enough'. Claire thinks Dante became biased once he found out Sonny was his father. Dante disagrees. Get these two a room! I mean if he and Lulu never do it, why not? But Daniel, you say. They hate each other! I know, says I. It's not like any romantic comedy I've ever seen! Dante has second thoughts about Claire being brought in. She wants to put Sonny away.

Luke and Sonny: Un! Comfortable! Luke tells Sonny that Ethan didn't attack Kristina.

Carly tells Jason that she thinks Kristina is lying to protect whomever really did this to her. Jason asks who? Carly's got the answer: Keifer.

Speak of the devil! Keifer is watching Kristina sob to Lucky. She describes the attacker without saying his name. Lucky: "Who did this to you?" Kristina: "Why?" WHY?

Credits: Big news lately is that they recast Michael. I have no idea why but he won't be on for a month. And he probably won't be in the credits for a year.

Jason doesn't want Carly to jump to any conclusions. Carly: "Why not?" She tells him that he's the one that guessed Kristina was lying. She goes over the 'timing' facts. Jason plays 'devil's advocate'. But Carly's got all the answers! She describes Kiefer's past with Michael and Morgan.

Lucky tries to make Kristina more comfortable. She talks about how Sam helped her with the bruises. She says she doesn't want Ethan arrested or to go through a trial. She says she never should have said it was Ethan but when Lucky asks why, she doesn't give the real reason. She begs Lucky to make it over. Lucky gives up for now but lets her know that he'll do everything he can to help her. Keifer hides as Lucky leaves.

In the interrogation room, Lulu comes to visit Ethan and is the elevetieth person to tell him how stupid he is. He tells her that Luke is back and she tells him that Luke believes him because he doesn't want to believe that Ethan is like him. Ethan wants to know the big Luke secret.

Luke talks about the night Kristina came to the Haunted Star and adds Ethan has no reason to lie to him. Sonny counters that Kristina has no reason to lie either. Luke thinks she's confused. They argue some more, both defending their kids.

Claire continues to argue Dante's wishy-washyness. And she's completely right. Dante insists that he's trying to put Sonny away as much as she does. He pleads compassion for Michael but Claire thinks he just doesn't want Michael to say what he saw. My opinion? This case was fucked before it started.

Claire and Dante? Still arguing. About the same thing. And I like both these actors but it's not really getting anywhere. It's hard for Claire to overlook how Dante lied about getting shot. I still don't understand how they couldn't prove that. A long time ago, Ronnie mentioned gun powder residue but no one looked into it???

Gazebo of love: Patrick greets Robin. Lisa tells Robin that she's on the Corinthos case. Robin wants to know more but Lisa says she's sworn to secrecy. Robin tells Lisa that she knows she'll serve with integrity but then goes on a rant about how Sonny is not everything the media makes him out to be. But she doesn't stop there. She goes on and on about Sonny in her very biased way. Patrick catches on.

Jason thinks Carly needs to stay out of it. She wants to talk to Sonny and Lucky but finally lets Jason think he convinced her to stay out of it.

Sonny describes how he found Kristina at the hospital. They argue the evidence. Luke tries but Sonny is as stubborn as always. I'd blame him less in this situation if he wasn't always like this. Sonny hints at what's to be done. Luke warns Sonny not to touch his son. Ooooh, rift between Sonny and Luke!

Lulu says she doesn't know Ethan's background so she doesn't know who to believe. Ethan still thinks she doesn't trust him because of something Luke did. Lulu finally tells a shocked Ethan what Luke did to Laura years ago. He thinks there has to be more to it. Lulu describes the circumstances of the rape in full detail.

Robin defends her argument. Lisa doesn't want to hear it, so she leaves. Patrick doesn't want to talk about the case. He wants to concentrate on their date. But...Robin starts talking about Sonny again. Patick, "What's the jury supposed to do? Acquit Sonny because he was once a good man?" Robin: "It's really that black and white to you?" Which....makes no sense because Patrick's reasoning is sort of the opposite of 'black and white'.

Lulu meets Dante at Jake's. Coleman gives them some free beers. Dante thinks the beer is to alleviate Dante's reaction to Coleman's future verdict to acquit Sonny. Coleman would rather acquit a guilty man than have piano wire wrapped around his neck.

Kristina is surprised to see Keifer knocking at her door. He says he's there to see if she's OK, but let's slip that he knows Lucky was there. For some reason Kristina is surprised that Keifer is a stalker as well as an abusive boyfriend. Keifer wants to know what Lucky wanted. She lies that she asked him to help out with her mom. She also says feels bad that Ethan got arrested. Really? Then...tell everyone he's innocent and you won't have to feel guilty anymore. Keifer gets angry and wants to know why she feels bad since Ethan treated her bad and...ick. She says she doesn't want to go through a trial. Saved by the bell. Sonny stops by and Keifer leaves...probably shitting his pants. Sonny tells Kristina she looks better. She wants to know how court went and he says fine but he was thinking about her a lot. She tells him that she doesn't want Ethan to be punished because of her.

Jax asks Carly at the Metro-Court why she confronted Kristina. She snorts that it didn't take Alexis long to run to him. He defends Alexis but Carly sympathizes with her arch-enemy. (one of many). She tells Jax that she was just talking to Kristina and that there was a discrepancy in her story. Jax wants to know why she needs to get involved and Carly says he's right and she should be focussing on Sonny and the trial. Jax doesn't like that either. Of course they argue about that and then about Michael.

Kristina and Sonny argue Ethan's fate. She cries that she doesn't want Ethan to go through a trial or to die. Sonny pretends he doesn't know what she's talking about. She knows. He thinks she's acting like Adele, a victim who doesn't want to punish her attacker. She tries to convince him that she 'just wants this to be over'.

A frustrated Luke comes back to the Haunted Star. Lucky comes in and starts to talk to him about Ethan but Luke wants to know about Lucky's troubles. Lucky tells him about Crazy's baby daddy. He and Luke both seem relieved. They move on to Ethan. Lucky tells Luke that Kristina doesn't want to press charges against Ethan. Luke knows Ethan is innocent but he's worried about what Sonny is going to do.

Lulu and Dante discuss Ethan. She wants to believe Ethan but is worried about the genetics angle. Dante tries not to pry but he asks what happened. She says there's something Luke did once but she doesn't go into details. Dante compares father and son Spencer to himself and Sonny.

Patrick admits he liked Sonny until he shot his son in the chest. Imagine that? He says that Sonny's life breeds violence for everyone around him and cites Claudia, Michael and Dante as examples. He doesn't want Robin or Emma around Sonny's world. Robin says she doesn't make excuses for Sonny but she still loves him. Patrick finally tries to change the subject. One last comment from Robin on the matter, "I'm not in Sonny's world. I'm in your world." Awww.

Lucky describes what he saw at the hospital. Luke wonders if Kristina could have been mistaken. Lucky says it's possible.

At the Corinthos house, Sonny tells Jason about court. To Jason, Dante is a traitor and he says to Sonny, Dante is flesh and blood and there's no middle ground. Sonny compares the situation to Ethan/Luke.

Sam comes to visit Kristina. Kristina tells her how everyone's been pressuring her to prosecute Ethan. They argue about the pros and cons of prosecuting. She gets Sam to promise to talk to Alexis about talking to the D.A.

After the break, Sam and Kristina talk nail polish. It's as exciting as it sounds.

Luke tells Lucky what happened when Kristina came to the Haunted Star. Lucky says they need to find the bastard that did this!

Lulu insists Dante is nothing like Sonny but Dante isn't sure. It seems he's just looking for assurance.

Sonny talks about what Kristina wants. Jason wonders about Luke. Sonny says that Luke thinks that he backed him off. Sonny says he's wrong and he'll get justice one way or another. DUN!

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March 19, 2010

It's my 50th recap! Congratulations to me!

Dante is relaxing in his new pad with lots of unopened boxes when Lulu comes in with a housewarming gift. A coffee maker! Ok, I missed about thirty seconds here because something went screwy with ABC and it switched to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Very weird.... Someone's getting fired! Anyway, I can't have missed too much because Lulu and Dante are still on my screen. She asks him why he chose to move in the day of Sonny's trial.

Carly calls for Sonny at his house. She wants to see what he's wearing. Sonny is sitting with drink in hand, sulking and thinking about Kristina.

Sam's sulking, too, at Jason's. He checks on her to see if she's OK. She goes upstairs to change when there's a knock at the door. It's Ethan. Uh...is that a good idea? He wants to talk to Jason because he's the only "Corinthos-connected" person willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Sam steps in front of Jason to ask Ethan if he has a death wish. Seriously, dude.

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Sam goes a little crazy trying to put Ethan in his place. She hardly let's him talk. Jason just stands aside and let's Sam rant until Ethan leaves. She wants Jason to promise he won't listen to Ethan. Except she calls him some other choice words that are not 'Ethan'.

Carly gives Sonny coffee because that's the Port Charles drunkenness cure. Sobers you right up! Except it doesn't. It just makes you an awake-drunk. Give him some water, dude. What's with me and using the word 'dude' lately? Sonny talks about Dante and then talks about his history with abuse. He didn't want it to happen to anyone he loved and he thinks he's failed because he let his daughter go through the same thing. Carly gives him a hug.

Kristina, meanwhile, is sitting at the lake house looking at her black eye in the mirror and flashbacking to the night Keifer beat her. There's a knock at the door and it's Keifer with a big ol' teddy bear that will make everything OK! She lets him in. She's still furious about the beating! The gaul! Keifer has already said he's sorry! Ickkkkkyyyynnnneessss.

Dante wants to get busy. It won't happen. Lulu is too busy asking him why he's missing the trial. They make out. Phone! It's a text from Maxie. Lulu leaves to go see Maxie. When will these two do it? I love that the 'will they or won't they have sex' mini-plot line gets more airtime than Matt doing...anything.

Court Case! Mayor Floyd banters with Diane. He thinks "the good guys will finally win one." Diane: "Where does that leave you?" Slam! Jax meets Claire at the courtroom. He wants to make sure she knows how important it is. Claire's all: "Step off dude. I'm doin' this shizznit for me. Mob Daddy's goin' down." ...Except more Claire-like. Jax likes her confidence.

Sonny has been worried about Kristina since he went off on Claudia. Come on, dude. Go take a shower. Let's get to court. Sonny regrets not killing Ethan. Sonny hates that Kristina is protecting her attacker, Ethan. He's half right.

More icky Keiferness. Alexis catches the last part of this, but nothing revealing. She actually compliments Keifer on his supportiveness. I can't wait till they all find out. I want to see Momma Davis bring Keifer down. I'd rather see her do it than Sonny. Alexis asks Keifer to leave. Before he does, he asks Kristina if he can stop by tomorrow. She says he can.

Jason can't promise not to believe someone if they might be telling the truth. Sam is appalled that Jason believes Ethan which by default means he thinks Kristina is lying. Jason thinks Kristina might be confused. Sam is taking it personally based on her own experiences which Jason understands.

Lisa is juror #3! She talks to Alice, who has fully gone gray, about the case. Alice is excited to see what it's all about. Kate drops Coleman off with a brand new wardrobe. Coleman doesn't think he'll get picked.

Claire wonders aloud to Diane where her client is. She wonders if Sonny ended up running after all.

No. He's just home. Wasting time. Carly comforts Sonny when she should be getting him dressed and shaven. She talks about Kristina and how many wonderful female role-models she has. She uncharacteristically compliments Alexis by listing her as one of those role-models. She finally pep talks him into getting ready.

Olivia brings Dante a housewarming pot roast. Lasagna? That elevator/door is dangerous since it seems like anyone can just walk in. He's still mad at Olivia but wants her to know that he appreciates how awesome she is.

In her hospital bed, Maxie wants to work but Lulu tells her to relax because Kate took the day off. Spinelli sits idly by. Maxie continues to work and then goes into a coughing fit. Spinelli pretty much orders her to stop working or talking. He asks her to put on an oxygen mask. Maxie doesn't want to wear the mask or dwell on the fact that she could die.

Spinelli thinks Maxie is in denial. She thinks it's her business but Spinelli finally mans up and tells her it's their business and they're a team. He rolls off to find and tell Robin of Maxie's latest coughing fit. Maxie gets too excited again but Lulu calms her down. Maxie doesn't want to wear the oxygen mask because she thinks it's the next step towards death although she doesn't use the word. She encourages Lulu to leave the hospital and live her life.

Dante asks Olivia if she knew about Sonny's mom. She said everyone knew to a point. He again appreciates his fierce mom.

Lulu brings Kristina over some gifts: make-up to cover her bruises. Kristina feels broken and Sam tells her the emotional bruises will heal too.

Alexis sees Ethan packing at the Haunted Star. Ethan again says he didn't do it but Alexis wants to know why he's packing. She bleeds her heart all over Ethan who can't get a word in edgewise. She leaves telling him that there's a restraining order prohibiting him from being 500 feet from Kristina.

Lisa talks to Alice more about jury duty. Alice is psyched. Lisa's not and thinks she'll be excused because she's a surgeon. Coleman, too, thinks he'll be excused. The prospective jurors get called in. Sonny finally arrives, fully dressed and shaven and hair newly dyed? Kate wishes him luck after he insults her choice of boyfriends. Inside, Claire starts to threaten Diane regarding Sonny's absence when he arrives. Where's Alexis?

Juror picking time! Claire asks Stoner Juror about his quality of life being affected by the criminal element of Port Charles. Stoner Juror is happy to have Sonny protecting his block. Dismissed! Diane asks Old Crabby Lady Witness about something legal. She doesn't like Sonny and calls him a 'maggot'. Dismissed! Dr. Niles gets questioned next. She says she has a social acquaintance with the defendant because they had dinner once. Accepted! Coleman and Alice prove themselves as unworthy jurors for different reasons. They both get accepted.

Carly tells Jason about how disastrous Sonny was earlier.

Kristina's bruises have been covered! Now she looks like she's wearing way too much purple eye-shadow. A vast improvement...

Lulu needs a hug. Dante is glad to give it to her. She's scared about Maxie. She didn't realize how close Maxie was to possibly dying.

Lulu doesn't want to take anything for granted.

Robin gives Maxie bad news: Her vitals are problematic. She finally accepts the oxygen mask.

Carly asks Jason about Ethan. She doesn't want a war between Sonny and Luke. Jason asks Carly, "What if Ethan is innocent?" Carly asks if that's possible. He tells her about the discrepancy in Kristina's story.

Ethan stupidly comes to the lake house. She warns him that he shouldn't be there because of the restraining order. He asks her why she lied.

Claire and Diane make their opening statements. Claire reveals the facts; Diane agrees that Sonny did kill his wife.

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