The GCEh?C: Canadian Episodes (Spoilers for Non-Canadians)

[bannana]

Jack is feeling very confident about the Fenmore deal. He tells Ash that Lauren is only bluffing and doesn’t have another investor.  Ash wants him to back off on the Fenmore deal; she says he is wasting his time.  Ash thinks Lauren doesn’t want to be a subsidiary of Jabot, and she wants Jack to focus on Jabot Go.  Jack remains confident that Lauren will sign the deal.

Meanwhile at the Top of the Tower, Eric Forrester arrives for his meeting with Lauren.  They compliment each other, share a glass of wine, reminisce about their past relationship, and catch up on each other’s lives.  Eric does not ask Lauren when she decided to start dressing like a Madam with a weird hair extension that looks like a horse’s tail.  Scotty is mentioned, as is Fen who is in law school(!).  For the B&B viewers here, Eric does mention Quinn and how his family is opposed to her and that they think he is an old codger who is being duped.  Eric wonders what took Lauren so long to call him, as he has heard the rumours about her business issues.  Jack texts Lauren, and Eric tells her not  to worry about a thing, he’s got this.  So clearly Eric and Lauren already have a deal they have discussed and we don’t have to watch her do the horrendous pitch again.

Sharon tries to convince Dylan that she should go with him and they can come back when the coast is clear; she seems to think that this is a vacation, not actually going off the grid.  Paul shows up.  He tells Dylan that Kevin is making the arrangements to get Dylan our of town tonight.  Dylan asks Sharon to go and get Drinki.  While she is gone, Dylan tells him the story of what happened in Miami Mice.  Apparently Dylan didn’t get rid of his phone quick enough after downloading the evidence to Christine, and Stan the Enforcer reviewed his phone and realized he was a cop.  Stan and Alex  confronted Dylan.  He was grazed by a shot, and in turn he shot Stan in self-defense.   Alex hightailed it out of there, but has not been caught.  Dylan says Fisk’s crew will continue to look for him and he knows he has to go off the grid.  Paul says Fisk’s people will not stop looking for him, they are relentless.  “You cut the head off the snake.”  Paul tells Dylan that Sharon would have to change her appearance and never contact her family again to be able to go with him.  Dylan knows that is a dumb idea.  He says:  Dylan MacAvoy is dead.  Paul regrets assigning Dylan the case.  They say nice things about each other and say an emotional goodbye.

Oh, now we are over at the Ranch and Drinki has returned from babysitting.  She tells Prick that Vic and Reed are butting heads.  The gentrification of Prick continues, as he is now a full time family man.  The whole thing was nauseating. Sharon shows up to tell Drinki that Dylan needs to see her and she rushes over to Sharon’s house.  Dylan tells Drinki he has to leave, for good.

Lauren arrives at Jabot.  Jack things they are going to do a deal.  Lauren says, forget it, she got a better offer.  Then Eric pops up in the doorway to say he is the mystery investor, and Ash looks impressed, and Lauren looks smug.  Rut roh, Jackie got schooled.  Ash and Eric embrace.  Eric says nice things about Lauren’s business savvy, and says he likes her plans for the future. He has the contract in his pocket.  Jack makes a counter offer and Lauren states her terms which are much higher than Jack's offer.  Ash shakes her head, but Jack accepts the deal.  Lauren says on the way out the door, never underestimate me again.  She leaves with Eric and Jack throws his files at his desk, knowing he got bested.  Ash points out that Lauren played him with Eric, and Jack admits he couldn’t let Eric have the deal and crow about it to the trades.  Ash points out it was all about his ego.  Meanwhile, Eric tells Lauren he would have done the deal, if their ploy hadn’t worked.  They say goodbye on very good terms.  It was sweet.

So Sharon is still at the Ranch and podPrick is having an actual convo with her about the good news that Dylan is back.  Sharon says she wants to see Faith, but he says she is at a birthday party.  Prick tells Sharon that Faith is thriving with them.  It was all pretty civil.  That's cause Sharon was coming to terms with leaving Faith.

Drinki is regretting now that she will not be able to repair her relationship with Dylan.  She says nice things to Dylan and sobs about all the lost time and opportunities.  Dylan is stoic. 

Kevin arrives with Dylan’s new identity documents. Sharon arrives.  She still thinks she is leaving with Dylan and goes to pack a bag.  Dylan finally explains to Sharon that she cannot go with him.  He is going into witness protection.  Sharon finally realizes this is forever.  Dylan says that he screwed up, and he blames himself for the case going sideways.  He asks her forgiveness, and she reminds him that he has forgiven her for so many things. Sharon says, everyone leaves, it’s been that way her whole life.  The one person she could count on was Dylan.  They say their goodbyes.  She gives him his wedding band.  Flashbacks to their lovely life together.

 So I don’t know how this works.  She’s not divorced and not a widow.  What is she supposed to do next?  Anyways, Dylan walks out to the waiting car, through the snow which is lit up by the headlights.  Arty!

Drinki is back at her house and podPrick is talking about how he always knew that Dylan had exceptional courage.  WTF?!  Drinki is sobbing about losing Dylan and podPrick comforts her.  It was nauseating.

Previews:  Sharon and Drinki are at Sharon’s with Paul.  Sharon says to Paul:  You want me to say that I am the reason he left?  And Drinki says: are you sure there is no other way?; Ash to Jack: This isn’t about Fenmore’s, it’s about Phyllis, and Jack says, yes; Dick is over at the UG, emceeing, I guess, and says: welcome to the Underground, is everyone having some fun, and Phyllis and Lauren cheer, yes!

[valleycliffe]

so there ya go, it will ALL BE SHARON'S FAULT.....even tho it isn't, everyone will believe it is.

[peacheslatour]

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Dylan is stoic.

My god, how did you get your hands on his resume?

[Foghorn Leghorn]

OMG the play by play by Dylan was ACTING 101 absolutely amateur hour...don't let the door hit you on the way out buddy!  Hard to watch and now his cry baby scene with his papa....LOLOLOL

[miamama]

Great recap Bannana.

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Eric does not ask Lauren when she decided to start dressing like a Madam with a weird hair extension that looks like a horse’s tail.

 

lol. Especially this.

[jewel21]

15 hours ago, bannana said:

@jewel21, I will try to do a recap tomorrow and Friday, if that works for you.

I am stressed for other reasons, but crazily, watching this shit show is relieving my stress!  Who knew.

Thanks Banana, I love you. Yesterday just sucked. I had problems with Steve who had thrown up after giving him his meds, then my mom decided she wants to cut down on her pills since according to the internets, it's not good for someone to be on meds after 60 cuz it can cause dementia (facepalm) and issues with my brother. If you can recap the next two days, I will name my next pet after you, lol.

[peacheslatour]

34 minutes ago, jewel21 said:

Thanks Banana, I love you. Yesterday just sucked. I had problems with Steve who had thrown up after giving him his meds, then my mom decided she wants to cut down on her pills since according to the internets, it's not good for someone to be on meds after 60 cuz it can cause dementia (facepalm) and issues with my brother. If you can recap the next two days, I will name my next pet after you, lol.

When old people get on the interwebs, they seem to believe everything they read. That's why we get so many FWD;FWD;FWD crazy bs "news" stories in our inboxes from our lunatic relatives. Love ya Aunt Salli!

[Gam2]

Which is why we've had to cut off our older relatives (and I do mean older) because they keep forwarding scary crap with no evidence to back it up. Sad but true.

[miamama]

So I'm guessing Fenmore's will be "located" at Jabot henceforth? I was wondering if they'd give Fenmore's a set, but they won't now. I'm sure the point of the merger is to have all these people working together. They had better move B&S out of there. Can you imagine THREE of the FOUR major businesses on the show in one building?????

They can easily transform Chelsea's sewing room into a business set for B&S. How silly that one character has two giant sets and yet she basically serves no purpose on this show.

[TeeVee329]

4 hours ago, bannana said:

Eric does not ask Lauren when she decided to start dressing like a Madam with a weird hair extension that looks like a horse’s tail.

Well that's very polite.

[bannana]

3 hours ago, jewel21 said:

Thanks Banana, I love you. Yesterday just sucked. I had problems with Steve who had thrown up after giving him his meds, then my mom decided she wants to cut down on her pills since according to the internets, it's not good for someone to be on meds after 60 cuz it can cause dementia (facepalm) and issues with my brother. If you can recap the next two days, I will name my next pet after you, lol.

You are welcome @jewel21!  Thank goodness there was no Pricktoria and Buttbiscuit today and only minor appearances by Pricktor.  

I would be honoured for you to bestow my name on your next pet.  (blushing)

Heads up to all, tomorrow's recap might not be up till Saturday, as I have some other commitments tomorrow daytime.

1 hour ago, miamama said:

So I'm guessing Fenmore's will be "located" at Jabot henceforth? I was wondering if they'd give Fenmore's a set, but they won't now. I'm sure the point of the merger is to have all these people working together. They had better move B&S out of there. Can you imagine THREE of the FOUR major businesses on the show in one building?????

They can easily transform Chelsea's sewing room into a business set for B&S. How silly that one character has two giant sets and yet she basically serves no purpose on this show.

I don't get this either @miamama.

But such hijinks will ensue with Pricktoria, Buttbiscuit, Cane(!), Lily, Jill, Jack, Lauren, Phyllis, Ashley all working in the same place.  Who's missing?  Maybe Lauren will hire Scotty?  

[Artsda]

Sharon&Dylan's goodbye to the Y&R piano music just made me cry. The flashbacks with her giving him back the ring plus the music and him walking away in the snow. All of it was so emotional and well done.

Hate Paul for wanting to blame everything on the bipolar wife. At least Nikki will know the truth, I guess it may bring them closer when people start lining up to stone Sharon.

[bannana]

47 minutes ago, Artsda said:

Sharon&Dylan's goodbye to the Y&R piano music just made me cry. The flashbacks with her giving him back the ring plus the music and him walking away in the snow. All of it was so emotional and well done.

Hate Paul for wanting to blame everything on the bipolar wife. At least Nikki will know the truth, I guess it may bring them closer when people start lining up to stone Sharon.

I did feel sad for Sharon and Dylan.  I actually think he might be the first guy who actually really loved her.  That came through in the dialogue today.  Sharon knows that no one has really loved her unconditionally like Dylan has, and she is going to suffer a great loss as a result.  I am encouraged by the preview that Drinki seems to get that, too.

I don't think we will ever see this Dylan or any other Dylan again. He is going to the same place Keemo and Kyle went to.

So, it will be interesting to see how they once again make Sharon the bad gal, re Dylan's departure.  The truth is, Dylan decided to do this Miami Mice mission because his brother Dick cut him out of Christian's life.  He said as much.  And Drinki was not really there for Dylan, but that was a secondary reason.  Dylan went on this mission because of his grief of losing Christian, because Dick shut him out of Christian's life, and Drinki chose Dick over Dylan. Not saying this was a good reason to go on this mission, and Paul is the most stupid Police Chief and Father in the world, to think this was  a good idea.  But that was what compelled Dylan.  No one will ever know that though, not Dick and not Drinki.

Previews show Dick partying it up at the UG.  He will never know that his mean spiritedness caused Dylan to lose his entire life.  But that is the way Dick's life goes, he's oblivious, and a grown up child.

I am not a fan of Steve Burton, at all.  But thinking about the Dylan character, the Newmans once again scorched earth.

[boes]

6 hours ago, peacheslatour said:

My god, how did you get your hands on his resume?

I wonder if Jeanne Cooper ever got HER hands on his ...... oh, let's call it his "resume"......  According to EB she got her hands on everyone else's.

[Anna Yolei]

2 hours ago, bannana said:

I am not a fan of Steve Burton, at all.  But thinking about the Dylan character, the Newmans once again scorched earth.

Quoting just this for brevity, but I agree with that whole post. That's one thing for Nick to ghost Sharon, which is more than fair considering Summer. But Dylan did nothing wrong and has been a great father figure to Faith as well. But no, everything was about him.

Jack was also good to Sharon and from what I remember of him, so was Brad (I forget why those two never sealed the deal) but Dylan was the one guy who she was truly happy with and never gave her any grief...and was more than forgiving for this Sully mess. Had the situation been reversed, Nick would've bounced out the door before Dylan had the chance to form his splinters into a crib for the kid to sleep in.

Well, I guess that's officially the end of the JFP era, then. Good riddance. I hope the door doesn't hit it on the way out.

 

[PatsyandEddie]

I watched. I cried. I quite liked Sharon and Dylan. Tired of Sharon getting the shaft. 

[miamama]

I don't have a problem with Sharon getting the shaft, that is often good material for an actor. But it has sucked for SC because she has been written as a prop for years. She seems to be getting significant point of view in this storyline. And once Dylan is gone and she is bearing the weight of his secret (more than Paul and Nikki) and is blameless she will get the meat of this storyline. It will be HER storyline, in other words.

I think it's good, tbh. As good as could have been expected with SB leaving and Sharon needing to have agency but also needing some serious sympathy after years of being town punching bag. However they could have had Dylan's whole undercover thing off-screen and it would have had way more power. But who knows, SB may have been owed a certain number of episodes as per his contract. Knowing JFP he probably had it written in that he could pen his exit story. lol.

[Anna Yolei]

28 minutes ago, miamama said:

Knowing JFP he probably had it written in that he could pen his exit story. lol.

He probably did, because this whole story just does not jive with the direction they're going with everyone else.

But hey. At least it died a quick, painless death, unlike all of Pratt's failed stories.

[rcc]

23 hours ago, Foghorn Leghorn said:

OMG the play by play by Dylan was ACTING 101 absolutely amateur hour...don't let the door hit you on the way out buddy!  Hard to watch and now his cry baby scene with his papa....LOLOLOL

His acting has been horrible for the past two weeks. Phoning it in maybe.

[Big Blue Plate]

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Well, I guess that's officially the end of the JFP era,

Oh, I dunno... the show still sucks, just differnt. 

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[Big Blue Plate]

OK it is killing me - I mean claw my own eyes out with fingers still moist from a hand sanitizer killing me - to say this, but Bergman and Bug Eyes have chemistry.  That scene with them drinking it up was real fun throughout.  I was so frightened they'd kiss.  Or worse.  I don't want them as a couple - face it - any interim woman is the barrier Phyllis must overcome - but I do wish they would find a way to make them friends in cahoots on a regular basis... they are both talented actors and she's great when she dials it down to a 3 on the Saffir Simpson scale. 

I am not sentimental about Bergman but he just looks great these days and his performances are really engaging.  

But can Jack be a pill addict and have a drink?  Did we just witness the start of a major storyline?  Because I wouldn't want it to get in the way of Sally has planned for February Sleeps, erm, Sweeps... the idea of Faith and Ravi teaming up to solve crimes... I can't sleep for thinking. 

[miamama]

1 minute ago, Big Blue Plate said:

OK it is killing me - I mean claw my own eyes out with fingers still moist from a hand sanitizer killing me - to say this, but Bergman and Bug Eyes have chemistry.  That scene with them drinking it up was real fun throughout.  I was so frightened they'd kiss.  Or worse.  I don't want them as a couple - face it - any interim woman is the barrier Phyllis must overcome - but I do wish they would find a way to make them friends in cahoots on a regular basis... they are both talented actors and she's great when she dials it down to a 3 on the Saffir Simpson scale. 

I am not sentimental about Bergman but he just looks great these days and his performances are really engaging.  

But can Jack be a pill addict and have a drink?  Did we just witness the start of a major storyline?  Because I wouldn't want it to get in the way of Sally has planned for February Sleeps, erm, Sweeps... the idea of Faith and Ravi teaming up to solve crimes... I can't sleep for thinking. 

I haven't watched yet but can't wait to see Jack and Gloria get drunk. I think they will have drunk sex and then have to interact with the knowledge that ewww we did it. Which will only make them funnier. I don't think they will be paired in any real sense. There's too much comedy gold.

As for Jack's drinking, I hate that he couldn't drink. It added to his I am the Mahatma characterization. I know in real life it is not advisable for addicts of pills to hit the booze but I think show is going to let him be normal and have a drink once awhile. There are too many characters who have to remain strictly on the wagon these days. I don't see a fall off the wagon storyline for Jack coming. But who knows. 

[Big Blue Plate]

I hope not.  There's barely anybody in town who can have a drink.  It's a bit dull and I have no idea how the GCAC stays in business, to be honest.  The margins are always on the booze. 

Also, I thought the scenes at the bar were very authentic... all those sad cougars on the prowl... 

[miamama]

1 minute ago, Big Blue Plate said:

I hope not.  There's barely anybody in town who can have a drink.  It's a bit dull and I have no idea how the GCAC stays in business, to be honest.  The margins are always on the booze. 

 

Seriously. If anyone says "Jack you CANNOT drink alcohol! It will weaken your resolve to stay off pills." He can answer: If being chained and tortured for months didn't weaken my resolve, if my wife and brother banging behind my back didn't weaken my resolve, I can handle alcohol."

[Big Blue Plate]

Well, at least we know what Traci's line will be next visit.

Also:  ANVIL ALERT!  During her goodbye with Dudley Drought one dropped with DAD written all over it in letters three feet high, so at least we know where Sharon's story is going.  

[valleycliffe]

11 minutes ago, Big Blue Plate said:

Well, at least we know what Traci's line will be next visit.

Also:  ANVIL ALERT!  During her goodbye with Dudley Drought one dropped with DAD written all over it in letters three feet high, so at least we know where Sharon's story is going.  

i certainly hope so...

however, i want him to show up in gc and for sharon to know who he is, not for him to be there incognito with different name or persona.

i also want for him to come to gc FOR SHARON, not because he just happened to be there for some reason or other.

[NinjaPenguins]

53 minutes ago, miamama said:

I haven't watched yet but can't wait to see Jack and Gloria get drunk. I think they will have drunk sex and then have to interact with the knowledge that ewww we did it. Which will only make them funnier. I don't think they will be paired in any real sense. There's too much comedy gold.

I'm going to pretend you're trolling. I don't need this in my life.

[miamama]

4 minutes ago, NinjaPenguins said:

I'm going to pretend you're trolling. I don't need this in my life.

lol.

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Well I saw a promo and I believe Jack wakes up having done the deed. No sex is shown. 

[PatsyandEddie]

29 minutes ago, valleycliffe said:

i certainly hope so...

however, i want him to show up in gc and for sharon to know who he is, not for him to be there incognito with different name or persona.

i also want for him to come to gc FOR SHARON, not because he just happened to be there for some reason or other.

Amen. Sharon fans have been wanting her father to show up for 20 years. 

[miamama]

37 minutes ago, NinjaPenguins said:

I'm going to pretend you're trolling. I don't need this in my life.

But I will say this in my defence my dear Ninja, Jack and Gloria are magic together. I just watched and they were sooooo funny drunk. Jack called her "Mom." So if they go where they appear to be going super ewww but....so....damn....funny.

The actors are wonderful in these scenes, seriously. Two smart talented and trained performers. It shows.

[PatsyandEddie]

I so enjoyed those scenes! PB and JC were having fun which came through in their interaction. 

[Big Blue Plate]

What I don't need in my life is more creepy father/son been there done that.  It was the one thing I had hoped Bill Bell took to his grave (actually one of two... I was well tired of the left standing red faced at the altar because whoops I nearly married my brother/sister.)  It is a creepy, creepy thing to me. I know it's a soap and I know there's only so many permutations available but still... yech... and I don't know anybody in real life who has married a parent or sibling's ex or nearly married a half relation.    Y&R seemed pervily guilty of these tired devices and it always creeped me out or repelled me.  

[miamama]

7 minutes ago, Big Blue Plate said:

What I don't need in my life is more creepy father/son been there done that.  It was the one thing I had hoped Bill Bell took to his grave (actually one of two... I was well tired of the left standing red faced at the altar because whoops I nearly married my brother/sister.)  It is a creepy, creepy thing to me. I know it's a soap and I know there's only so many permutations available but still... yech... and I don't know anybody in real life who has married a parent or sibling's ex or nearly married a half relation.    Y&R seemed pervily guilty of these tired devices and it always creeped me out or repelled me.  

Agreed. And that's why I'm sure it will be a gross yuck thing and a means for Glo to force Jack to give her a job.

[Big Blue Plate]

As long as she doesn't get pregnant! 

[bannana]

Another day without Pricktoria, Buttbiscuit and Pricktor!  YAY!

Jack is still smarting from being bested.  Ash joins him in his office, where he is waiting for legal to bring the new agreement.  He wants to get the contract signed before Lauren can pull something else.  He thinks Lauren using Eric as leverage was dirty work.  Ash rightly points out that Jack did his own dirty work running off Lauren’s potential investors.  Ash wants to know why Jack did the deal, without getting the controlling interest. She asks if this is about Phyllis and he says, in a word, yes.  He explains that there is huge potential in having Phyllis work with Ravi on the apps for both companies.  Hmm..sounds weak.  Ash doesn’t buy it either.

Lauren and Phyllis are celebrating over cocktails at the GCAC.  Lauren is dressed in her pleather Forever 21 boob revealing outfit.  Lauren is feeling very betrayed by Gloria, but Phyllis points out that Glo is the only one who walked away with nothing from the deal.  They see Glo arrive and agree that they want to be the ones to tell her the good news.  They invite her to join them for a drink.  Show is using completely different camera angles which is making even the GCAC look interesting again.  Gloria joins them and they toy with her for a while and then Lauren breaks the news to her, and Glo is stunned.

Over at the UG Dick is doing his best Matthew McConaughey. Alright, alright. alright!  Noah booked a guest DJ for the evening.  Who happens to be a real DJ but they don’t use her real name for some reason.  (Remember when Katy Perry was on this show?) Noah tells his idiot father that he is worried about Sharon because she is fretting about Dylan’s safety.  Dick sings Dylan’s praises, saying he is the perfect husband, saying what a great guy he is and he didn’t do anything wrong,  and that he handled the whole Christian thing very well.  Dick feels that he was unfair to Dylan and when he gets back, Dick is going to reach out to him and Sharon and make peace.  Too little too late, Dick.

Sharon is a depressed and sobbing heap at her house, and Drinki shows up.    She is there to check on Sharon, but Sharon lashes out at her and says she got what she always wanted, Sharon out of Dylan’s life.  Sharon tells Drinki that it would be better if Dylan was dead.  She cannot bear the idea of knowing he is out there somewhere and she can never see him.  Actually, Sharon, that is a stupid thing to say and especially to Drinki, but Drinki did not lash out at her.  At least Sharon realizes that is a selfish and twisted thing to say, her words.  Drinki comforts her.  Who is this Drinki?  Paul shows up to tell them that Dylan’s plane landed safely in his secret destination.  Sharon lashes out at Paul for sending Dylan on the mission.  Paul says there is enough blame to go around.  Sharon admits that she is the one who drove him away, and apologizes.  Drinki tells Sharon not to blame herself.  WTF?  Sharon asks Paul what she is supposed to tell people, should she tell them that Dylan died?  Paul says no, he wouldn’t make Sharon and Drinki go through that(!).  He has a better idea.  Sharon can tell people that she drove Dylan away!  Great idea, Paul.  Even Drinki doesn’t think that is nice.  Paul says the simplest explanation is the best.  Sharon is upset that she has to look bad in everyone’s eyes, but Paul says it is the best way to keep Dylan safe and alive.  Sharon agrees in order to protect Dylan.  Drinki and Paul both say that they are proud of her, and she says she doesn’t care what they think, she is doing it for Dylan.  So I guess this is Sharon’s redemption, but only Paul and Drinki know it.  Everyone else will think Dylan dumped her lying ass.

Ravi shows up when Jack and Ash are meeting.  Jack takes a call from Glo and agrees to meet her, reluctantly.  Ash asks Ravi if he is hungry and then, in a most bizarre scene, orders chinese food in a very sexual way.  Ravi is getting hot for succulent sweet and sour chicken.  They eat and she notices he is checking his watch.  She apologizes for making him work late and asks him if he has a date, and he says no!  He reveals that he had planned to go to the UG to see the guest DJ and she encourages him to go.  He invites her along but Ash says no and he leaves.

At the UG Phyllis and Lauren keep the party going along with a bunch of young EDM fans dressed in funky clothes.  Michael shows up and tells her how proud he is of her because he knows about the deal from Jabot’s lawyers.  Next thing we know Lauren is dancing on the bar.  Phyllis and Dick reminisce briefly about their past with each other and then Phyllis  and Michael and Phyllis are bustin a move on the dance floor.

Jack meets Glo at the TOT.  They spar a bit.  Jack says:  you know if you hurry, you can make it home and into your coziest flannel nightgown in time to watch Murder She Wrote.  And Glo responds:  I sleep in the nude!  She says he owes her a job.  He says he cannot hire anyone with only 49%.  Glo realizes everyone wins, but her, she got a big fat nothing.  Jack says, not on my watch and offers to buy her a drink, top shelf.  He’ll even cover the tip:  After all, you earned it.  These two are really fantastic together.  Glos wants another drink and Jack says he will join her.   She wonders if his recovery has failed and he says he is only addicted to pills.  Glo says she cares about Jack, moderately.  He orders a drink:  I’ll have whatever my step mom is having.  She tells him he is pathologically obnoxious and he agrees.  He eyes the shot carefully and then knocks it back.  This will not end well.  After several shots they play a memory game and as she goes to leave she falls into his arms.  Then Jack is paying the bill, and they stumble there way out of there.  It was somewhat flirty.

Noah shows up at Sharon’s and she tells him that Dylan left her.  Noah doesn’t understand because Dylan forgave her.  Sharon says he tried to forgive her but couldn’t, and Noah comforts her.

At the UG, Dick encourages Phyllis to get back into the dating game, and sets up a profile for her online.  Meanwhile Ash shows up, much to Ravi’s delight.  In the corner, Lauren and Michael are making out.  Phyllis gets a hit on her dating app, and has a wide-eyed reaction to whoever it is.

Previews:  Jack looking very hungover tells Jill about the Fenmore deal and she seems very upset.  Vic and Billy are arguing about Reed at the office; she wants Reed to apologize but Billy says she embarrassed him in front of a girl, so not likely.  Lily tells Devon that she has good news.

[peacheslatour]

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Next thing we know Lauren is dancing on the bar

The Underground! The hippest, happenest place on earth! All the cool kids love to go there! And who wouldn't? Fifty something year old bags dancing on the bar!

[NinjaPenguins]

Why are Big Blue Plate and miamama tag teaming me? Why can't it be Buttbiscuit who has drunken sex with Gloria? He can probably use the pointers. 

Why would Phyllis let Nick of all primates set up a dating profile for her? Imagine it, if you will... Good at video games. Carpet matches drapes. Cheats occasionally. Will nickname your penis, but not like in a creepy way. No turtlenecks please.

[peacheslatour]

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Carpet matches drapes

Not any more.

[Artsda]

What's the point of Sharon taking the fall for this and lying to her kids when so many know the truth already? Victor, Nikki, Paul, Christina, Kevin. Kevin will probably end up telling Mariah the truth anyways.

Nick wanted that baby so badly, he was spitting and fighting at everyone. Yet he's got one kid living at Grandpa's and the other is with a nanny. While he is out at his club doing shots? 

[Big Blue Plate]

3 hours ago, bannana said:

Ash asks Ravi if he is hungry and then, in a most bizarre scene, orders chinese food in a very sexual way. 

a scene so badly written and artlessly performed I thought, for a moment, they were talking about business.

Is the a literary term when subtext is so ham fisted it actually lies sprawled atop the prose?  Apextext? Climaxtext?  Lauren'stoptext?    

[Anna Yolei]

8 hours ago, Big Blue Plate said:

But can Jack be a pill addict and have a drink?  Did we just witness the start of a major storyline?

I think they've already done that with him four years ago.

5 hours ago, Big Blue Plate said:

What I don't need in my life is more creepy father/son been there done that.  It was the one thing I had hoped Bill Bell took to his grave (actually one of two... I was well tired of the left standing red faced at the altar because whoops I nearly married my brother/sister.)  It is a creepy, creepy thing to me. I know it's a soap and I know there's only so many permutations available but still... yech... and I don't know anybody in real life who has married a parent or sibling's ex or nearly married a half relation.    Y&R seemed pervily guilty of these tired devices and it always creeped me out or repelled me.  

If there is one couple in the Bell Universe that does not need to come to fruition, it's Jack/Gloria. Not even in a drunk hookup for the lulz. Nope, nope, nopity nope. If there is anyone he's hated nearly as much as Victor in the world, it's her. Don't mess up a good thing.

[Big Blue Plate]

If they did have sex everyone will know.  Gloria breaks the sound barrier when she whispers. 

[DivaT]

Ha! I knew Jack and Gloria were destined for the sheets. It's been telegraphed since she came back. I get the feeling they'll sneak around awhile in some hate to lust affair until phyllis finds out. It's really hilarious. 

[basiltherat]

The line about Gloria putting on her jammies and watching Murder, She Wrote is both funny and meta because Judith did, in fact, appear on an episode of MSW -- I just saw the rerun about a week ago!

[pearlite]

The Jack-and-Gloria Show was about the most refreshing and entertaining thing Show has treated me to in a long time! Good dialogue, actors really working together--loved it. Nearly made up for the EDM "See, we're up to date" crap--or maybe I should just nip out and get a furry earflap hat.

And almost compensated for the projected Martyrdom of St Sharon.

[miamama]

3 hours ago, pearlite said:

The Jack-and-Gloria Show was about the most refreshing and entertaining thing Show has treated me to in a long time! Good dialogue, actors really working together--loved it. Nearly made up for the EDM "See, we're up to date" crap--or maybe I should just nip out and get a furry earflap hat.

I thought of you @pearlite during the drunk scenes when Jack pronounced schnapps with a German accent. Lol. Compare that to Buttbiscuit and his "Fo Gras." Hee.

Damn I love smart. It's so attractive. Swoon.

[Gam2]

If Jack and Gloria end up having sex, I am truly, totally, absolutely done with this shit show. YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TeeVee329]

On ‎1‎/‎28‎/‎2017 at 3:54 PM, bannana said:

Jack says:  you know if you hurry, you can make it home and into your coziest flannel nightgown in time to watch Murder She Wrote. 

A personal bugaboo of mine - the use of "Murder, She Wrote" as a burn that someone is old is sooo tired.  That show hasn't been on in, like, a million years.  And you wish you could solve crimes with as much flair as J. Fletch, Jack!

[bannana]

1 minute ago, TeeVee329 said:

A personal bugaboo of mine - the use of "Murder, She Wrote" as a burn that someone is old is sooo tired.  That show hasn't been on in, like, a million years.  And you wish you could solve crimes with as much flair as J. Fletch, Jack!

I chuckled because I just discover MSW on a channel here, and have started PVRing!

[peacheslatour]

12 minutes ago, TeeVee329 said:

A personal bugaboo of mine - the use of "Murder, She Wrote" as a burn that someone is old is sooo tired.  That show hasn't been on in, like, a million years.  And you wish you could solve crimes with as much flair as J. Fletch, Jack!

Stop trying to make fletch happen.