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The big news this week: There’s a light at the end of the tunnel
for Nora – if she can make it past Lindsay! Todd continues to play master manipulator (but why?). And Jessica is
acting like a jerk!
Down at the LPD gulag, Rae taunted Daniel as he cooled his heels behind bars thanks to John’s trumped-up charges.
John continued to look silly with his corny tough-guy routine. Daniel was worried he’d be a sitting duck for the
mob. Apparently, Daniel ripped-off the wrong people and that’s why he drained Rae’s bank accounts in an effort
to disappear. Unfortunately, Rae’s tenacious pursuit made that impossible. Then Daniel offered to reveal Rae’s
daughter’s identity for a cool million (is he channeling Esther Hoffman?). Rae told him to drop dead and stormed
off.
Daniel’s next visitor was more to his liking: Luscious Skye Chandler. But Skye had done her homework. She knows
who and what Daniel is (a high-class grifter). She also knows he’s swindled her father Adam for a large chunk of
change. But she’s willing to rescue him if he helps her make Max jealous. Sounds like a good deal for Daniel.
Back at Rae’s hotel room, John and Rae fell into a clinch. Yuck. Then like something out of a ‘50s cautionary tale,
Rae gasped, "John, we can’t" and pushed him away. Oh, puh-leaze! Next, Rae dashed out of the room like
a lunatic and rushed over to Viki’s in a state of girlish panic (a bit ridiculous for a woman of AARP membership
age!). Viki graciously endured Rae’s impromptu pity party and even did her best to encourage Rae to throw caution
aside and take a chance on romance.
Meanwhile, John returned to the jail and again tried to get tough with Daniel (zzzz). He accused Daniel of being
a sadist, and Daniel accused him of following Rae around like a "pet poodle" (good one!), resulting in
a short-fused John going for his throat. More police brutality!
Kevin and Joey were delighted to welcome their sister back home, but before long, tensions between the two brothers
threatened to mar Jessica’s happy homecoming. Viki and Jess tried to make peace, and Kevin wanted to give it a
shot, but Joey was not in a forgiving mood (and why the hell should he be?). When Kevin said, "I need you
to understand how sorry I am," Joey had the perfect response: "And I need you to understand that doesn’t
help."
Over at the Palace, Kelly was attempting to cry on her cousin’s shoulder, but Blair wasn’t exactly brimming over
with sympathy. She told Kelly to get over herself and pursue Kevin. Kelly tried to dissuade Blair from seeking
revenge on Max, but Blair’s mind is made up. Blair accused Kelly of being the type of woman "who lets life
happen to her," then vowed she’d be nobody’s doormat.
Sam showed up at Viki’s looking for Ben (who was in New York following an erroneous tip about Will). Sam asked
Viki if she knew about Max’s secret. Uncomfortable lying to Sam, Viki said the information wasn’t hers to give.
Todd eavesdropped on their conversation.
Then Jessica sashayed in and announced her engagement to Cristian. Both Viki and Sam were surprised by this quick
turn of events. When Sam questioned Jess about Will, she was dismissive and borderline rude. When Viki commented
on her daughter’s "harsh" attitude, Jessica gave a flip response. I think Jessica is acting like a spoiled
brat. Hurt by Will’s remarks (some of which rang true!), she’s using Cris to punish Will and sooth her bruised
ego. And Cristian isn’t much better. After telling Antonio the real reason Will split, Cris still won’t come clean
with Jess because he’s too worried about losing her. Selfish much?
After learning Will had tried to contact Jess, Sam checked Viki’s cell phone and realized Will had called from
Colin’s
house. He dashed off with Todd in tow.
Over at Colin’s house, the good doctor was scolding his patient/prisoner – no more paper and pens. Meanwhile, Will
was banging on the vent trying to contact Nora. When Colin went downstairs to investigate, clever Nora sent another
note Will’s way: watch out for Colin. Will tried to ambush Colin, but Colin was too smart for him. When Will tried
to punch Colin, he wound up knocked out himself.
Just then, Sam arrived, demanding to see Will! Colin cleverly explained that Will had been at his house, but had
left. Todd snooped around (much to Colin’s annoyance), and then accused Colin of being a liar (takes one to know
one?). Frustrated, Sam uttered a few empty threats and left. Todd told Sam he wanted to take another look. Colin
left, and Todd snuck back in -- will Todd rescue Will and Nora?
Back in Llanview, Cris stopped by the penthouse to tell Roseanne about his engagement to Jess and ask about the
annulment. But Roseanne was way ahead of him: the new annulment papers were ready to go. Roseanne complimented
Cris on winning Jess "the right way," without lies and schemes. Will looked guilty. Roseanne and Cris
signed the papers together, and Roseanne shed a few genuine tears over the loss of her old dream. You know, I’m
liking Roseanne a lot more than Jessica lately.
Over at the Palace, R.J. and Lindsay were sealing their nefarious deal. Lindsay got down to brass tacks: Had R.J.
procured the memory-erasing drug? Not so fast, said R.J. as he expertly reviewed the slides of gallery acquisitions
he’d asked her to bring along as camouflage. Accordingly to R.J., if the intended victim doesn’t receive just the
right dosage, it’s "drooling veggie time." Yikes! Lindsay dismissed his concern and demanded his price.
R.J. admitted his interest in Matthew’s parentage and said he needs to know when and where the deciding paternity
test will be performed. Lindsay tried to bluff R.J. but was clearly out of her league. Desperate (as usual), Lindsay
agreed to R.J.’s terms, then labeled him "a piece of work." Responded R.J.: "I’ve been called worse
by better."
Over at Colin’s, Todd found Will downstairs, but wasn’t able to rouse him. He headed back upstairs and ran into
Lindsay, who just about jumped out of her skin at the sight of him. "What has your whiskers in a twitch?"
wondered Todd. Todd and Lindsay fenced a bit till Colin returned. Unaware Todd knows about Will, Colin tried to
throw Todd off the scent by claiming he and Lindsay were having an affair. Yeah, that makes sense – NOT! Todd split,
and Lindsay promised Colin she’d solve all their problems in a few more hours (meaning the drug from R.J.). After
Lindsay left, Will knocked out Colin and found Nora. Will and Nora stared at each other in amazed disbelief. Will
asked about the tape, but Nora doesn’t realize it’s with her belongings from the crash. Will wanted to call the
police, but Nora didn’t want him to get caught. They decided that Will would make an anonymous call to the cops
and then leave.
Back at Sam’s, Todd failed to mention he’d found Will. What’s up with that? I guess Todd thinks Sam will be more
help to him if Will’s out of the picture. Sam apologized for accusing Todd of manipulating the situation with Will
(looks like Sam is warming up to Todd again). That made Todd feel guilty for holding out on Sam, so he high-tailed
it back to Colin’s.
Hank stopped by Sam’s with some minor news about Will’s case. When Hank asked about Matthew, Sam accused him of
being on a fishing expedition for Bo. Hank stood him ground, but admitted he knew about the paternity problem.
Hank said he was "on Nora’s side." Then he revealed there had once been a question about Rachel’s paternity
(that Nora!). He said the situation was rough, but he needed to know the truth and had had Rachel tested. Hank
philosophized that some men don’t need the truth, while other men can’t live without it, and since Nora had loved
Sam, he could guess the kind of man Sam was. Then the two men toasted Nora’s memory. Nice to see Sam and Hank connecting.
Back at Colin’s, Todd found Will and also discovered Nora is alive! Todd pressured Will to leave with him, but
Will wouldn’t leave Nora. Todd said the cops were on their way (lie!) and even pretended to call Sam about Nora.
Before leaving with Todd, Will told Nora the police and Sam were on their way.
Todd drove Will toward the coast (why?) and kept up his lies and deception. He denied telling Cris Viki was dying
and let Will believe Sam now knew Nora was alive. Although, Will doesn’t trust Todd, he’s in no position to make
demands.
While waiting for Lindsay at the Palace, R.J. ran into Max who complained of the strain of finessing two ladies
at once. R.J. confided about obtaining a dangerous memory-loss drug for a client but wouldn’t go into details.
When he asked if Bo was Matthew’s father, Max said he didn’t know for sure. I like the friendship between Max and
R.J. It’s probably the only time Max is appealing these days.
When Lindsay arrived for her meeting with R.J., Sophia was stationed at a nearby table, helping (and I use the
term loosely) Antonio in his highly illegal and highly inept effort to get the goods on R.J. While Antonio was
breaking into R.J.’s crib, Sophia was wired for sound and keeping tabs on R.J. LOL at Sophia’s insistence on using
various code names and cop lingo during the operation – much to Antonio’s annoyance.
R.J. amused himself by toying with Lindsay, but ultimately gave her the drug (in a convenient syringe!). Lindsay
promised to let R.J. know about the paternity test, but said she wouldn’t allow him to hurt Bo. If Lindsay thinks
she can double-cross R.J., she’s got another thing coming.
Distracted by the Palace menu (asking about the Salisbury steak, she told the waiter, "So that’s the hamburger!"),
Sophia let R.J. slip away. Over at R.J.’s, Roseanne arrived to find Antonio mid-snoop. She called him on his behavior
(good girl!), but before they could finish their debate on ethical vs. legal morality, R.J. was at the door!
So did Roseanne cover for Antonio and betray her friend? Sadly, yes. Roseanne told R.J. about signing the annulment
papers and said she needed a friend. R.J. almost discovered Antonio (hiding in the kitchen), but Roseanne managed
to distract him. Then Sophia burst in making like Pepper Anderson (R.J. called it her "RoboCop entrance"),
but before she could give away Antonio’s presence, Roseanne made up a story about asking Sophia to go to the movies.
The gals left, and Antonio managed to sneak out. R.J. noticed something amiss with his day planner. I’m sad if
this spells the end of R.J. and Roseanne’s friendship.
Back at the Penthouse, Antonio had the nerve to scold Roseanne for interrupting R.J. when he was talking about
his plan against Bo. Sophia pointed out that Roseanne had saved Antonio’s butt. Antonio said he’d be working solo
from now on and left with a smirk, leaving the two roommates to commiserate about Antonio’s annoying macho attitude.
Lindsay returned to Colin’s with her brand new handy-dandy mind-eraser. When Colin didn’t answer her calls (still
out cold in the basement), she steeled herself and headed upstairs to Nora’s bedroom. Look out, Nora!! As Lindsay
descended the stairs, conscience Nora popped up and convinced Lindsay to rescue Nora instead of giving her the
drug. The new plan is for Lindsay to deny everything and let Colin take the fall. Unfortunately, real Nora failed
to cooperate. Lindsay walked in and put on a fairly convincing act of being surprised, shocked, and appalled, but
Nora wasn’t buying it. She accused Lindsay of being in on the scheme with Colin, but Lindsay denied it. Then Nora
broke down and for a moment, it seemed as though she might give Lindsay the benefit of the doubt. But when Nora
mentioned Will, Lindsay slipped up and revealed her involvement with Colin. This unleashed Nora’s pent-up frustration
and anguish, and she vowed to Lindsay, "I live for the day you’re locked up." As Nora went on and on
about seeing Lindsay punished, Lindsay tried to maintain the pretence of innocence, but finally she cracked, and
it all came tumbling out. She hissed that Nora deserved everything she got and once more accused Nora of destroying
everything good in her life. Nora replied, "You ain’t seen nothing yet." When Lindsay taunted her about
being immobilized, Nora struggled to her feet, propelled by adrenaline and rage. Shocked, Lindsay brandished her
syringe.
Here’s my prediction: Nora and Lindsay struggle and Lindsay is injected with the memory-erasing drug. Then Colin
comes to and takes mind-altered Lindsay back to Llanview (remember: Lainie already thinks he sister is having a
breakdown).
SNIPPETS
·This new toddler Matthew is quite a lively kid!
·What
the hell was Roseanne wearing?! I’m used to her usual slinky attire (obviously, she never lounges around in sweats
or jeans and a t-shirt like the rest of us), but this week’s lavender skirt/halter ensemble had a really weird
bunchy-scrunchy texture.
·LOL
at Todd’s shudder of disgust when Colin gave Lindsay a peck on the cheek.
·Loved
watching Blair and Kelly band together against Skye.
·Why
would Lindsay and R.J. conduct their illegal business at the Palace? Wouldn’t it be smarter to meet at Lindsay’s
gallery after business hours?
·It
certainly didn’t help matters when John told Rae romance would only make them "better friends." Guess
what? If your French-kissing someone and contemplating sex – that’s not friendship.
·Blair
and Kelly’s tropical drinks looked extremely yummy!
·HBS
was amazing in the scene where she and Will "found" each other. One of her greatest strengths as a performer
is the ability to imbue her character with believable human reactions even when Nora is in completely unbelievable
situations.
·It’s
interesting to see Todd interact with someone new (Colin). Wonder what he’ll make of Lainie or Skye?
·The
name Kevin Buchanan came up during Skye’s deal making with Daniel. Looks like devilish Daniel may have an ax to
grind with Grace’s former fiancé.
·Viki
and Jess are asking too much of Joey. He may be able to forgive Kevin one day, but right now, the wound is too
raw and too deep.
·For
some reason, Sam’s attitude toward Colin makes me mad. How dare he chide Colin for failing to help Will and reminding
him Will is "family"! Sam is doing his best to break up Colin’s family.
·My,
my, the mighty El Leon was forced to hide behind women’s skirts (make that tube dresses) for protection!
·Loved
Skye’s darling pink purse with ruffled edges!
·Colin
is lucky and unlucky at the same time. Without intending to, he keeps getting deeper and deeper in trouble, yet
at the same time, he’s had the devil’s own luck avoiding discovery – so far…
·I
see Joey is growing an angry goatee. Guess that’s as good a plan as any.
·Cris’s
logic doesn’t make sense. He told Antonio he’s feels certain Jess is committed to him because she agreed to marry
him. Hey, dum-dum, didn’t you once agree to marry Roseanne?
·Nora
picks the worst times to stop shouting. If she thinks someone may be downstairs, why doesn’t she just scream her
head off?
·He’s
still in the opening montage, but according to Soap Opera Weekly, Herve Clermont (Jared Hall) has been released
from his contract. Not surprising and I can’t argue with the decision. Hopefully, Mr. Clermont’s next assignment
will have a happier outcome.
Midge and Mr. Midge are going on vacation, so my next wrap-up
will be for the week of August 28th. Till then!
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