Just Saying

To get everyone up to speed Just Saying is simply the titlt my review of the week's worth of GH. I will post the old links later on. Let's get to it, shall we?

So my Dillon is gone, but I was all sorts of glad that he didn't leave in a body bag as did the last few actors who opted not to renew their contracts (Ted King, Ignacio Sanchez). I adored that Scott Clifton was given more than one day for Dillon to bid farewell and I love the idea of him going off to do something he loves. His scenes with Jane Elliott were fantastic as was his final exit - backing out of the room, opting not to say goodbye and blowing everyone a kiss. The one black spot on the whole event was the serious lack of GQ time. There was waaaaayyyyy too much emphasis put on the Lulu stuff. Dillon hasn't talked to her in months. Spinelli's been her go-to guy and then poof Dillon reappears and is all "I want to stay for you, blah, blah, blah, blah." That time could have been better spent on scenes with Georgie. I mean I thought this show was big on first loves and those two went through so much together. The little bit we did get though, I'll admit was pretty awesome. Quality over quantity I suppose. Best of luck to Scott and should he want to return at some point, I hope he brings the real Dillon with him.

With Dillon gone, the teen scene got a little smaller and I honestly wasn't too interesting in their storylines. Coop and Logan were involved in a shootout which led them to stand up both Lulu and Maxie who spent their time snarking at each other. I think this was just so Logan would get shot and Lulu would take care of him and he could pressure her to admitting she likes him. I'm still not buying them as a couple, but clearly the powers that be could care less about what I think.

One Spencer I am interested in is Lucky. Would someone please cut him some slack? Carly, his off again on again cousin rips into him over arresting Jason and Liz comes along and defends him only to let him know she only did because she was obligated, not because she believes. Wow. And winner of this year's heartless bitch award goes to.............................................
Elizabeth.
Shocker I know. As if you weren't convinced that sweet Eliza-who? has turned into nasty Elizabitch, the writers had her being rude to Lainey. I get that she was offended, but what is not okay is how suddenly everything Liz does is right simply because she wants Jason. I mean Epiphany told Lainey to back off. Are you kidding me??!! Epiphany supporting Liz does not sit well with me, it just doesn't. Oh yes, and reason # 138 why I don't like Elizabeth: sneaking into Pentonville using Lucky's badge. "It's only Lucky's career I'm putting on the line. Who cares?" I haven't always hated Elizabeth, but since Jake's conception, she's seriously been grating on my nerves. I am still paying for idiot who thought last year's Summer of Seduction (more aptly called Summer of Sleaze by smart fans) storyline was a good idea. I am paying for it and paying in spades.

Another victim of last year's summer storyline is Sam and I never thought I would get back to liking this character again, but after her impassioned speech to Sonny, I am slowly inching my way back to her corner. I'm also sort of liking that Alexis is her mother because without Jason, she's about all Sam has left. I love seeing Nancy Lee Grahn on my screen, but what I don't love is that they're trying to pair her Jerry. For the love of God, can Alexis not date/marry all the brotheir pairings in Port Charles (Sonny/Ric, Jax/Jerry)?? The only bright spot in this whole thing is the brief Ric/Alexis scene I got. I love my Rexis because NLG and Ric Hearst act well off of each other.

So on the hospital front (yes, this soap does have a hospital, who knew?) Lainey and Stan finally went out and they're obviously heading for coupledom, but again, cynic that I am (get it?), I'm not totally into it yet. I'm content to give them a while before I say something completely nasty, not that I would ever do that. Patrick and Robin operated on a patient without insurance in a setup for Night Shift, but as much I enjoyed seeing them on my screen everyday (Eeeee!!!) I was stoked for the return of Anna Devane.

Apparently she's a big Eli Love fan and she's going to help Noah (Rick Springfield in a dual role, double Eeeee!!!) impersonate the rocker so he can perform at an AIDS benefit. While this storyline is cheesy and soapy beyond belief, I'm actually excited for it. I feel bad that the vets can only be used for comedy when they are capable of so much more, but as long as I have them on my screen, I'll bite my tongue. Finola Hughes is already a riot and I'm sure Rick letting his real personality shine through will be equally entertaining. The possibility of Patrick and Robin catching their parents in compromising positions has definite potential, plus this is Scrubs we're talking about here. How can you go wrong there -- and no, GH writers, that is not an invitation to try. So, I will happy accept this corny storyline because it could be a lot worse, like the trainwreck that is Sam's life. I'm just saying.