You’re not alone, Rose. I noticed how little this baby was….which tells us it is a newborn. I could never consent to that. But, it is California weather and not every mother thinks as we do, Rose.
This ‘birthing’ scene could never have been carried out outdoorsi if GH had, indeed, been filmed in NY state, northern or southern.
But, God forbid we notice ‘little’ things like that? ….oh, let’s say, how did the blanket materialize? How come such delicate baby skin did not suffer frost bite in freezing northern weather?….( not northeast, but northwest, and definitely not the Midwest)…same temperature as Ontario…COLD!! Why was the water not frozen but the ground was, as per Jason? No newborn would have survived, given the circumstances. It’s a doap, granted….but, I would love for some realism, once in a while.
Jason did mention something about the snow and freezing cold. Sooo….

I agree, Rose. Amazes me that parents let their babies be handled and exposed to who-knows-what…germs, props, etc. Yes I’m sure the utmost precautions are taken but I’d still be nervous. In the other hab

You would be surprised the lengths parents will go out here in LA to get their kid into show business. I would rather have them discovered as opposed to shoving them in a casting director’s face.

Great points Rose and Celia!

While I kept focus on how Sam was able to deliver with her pants on and how Jason cut the cord, I never thought about where that blanket came from.

While I appreciate the literary “Scout” reference to “To Kill a Mockingbird”, I doubt Sam or Jason ever read. It might be in the well-hidden memory of Jason Q, but definitely not Mr. Morgan. Scout should be the nickname for the baby named Emily Davis Morgan.

Oh, and agree Steve…Jason should have thought to name his little girl after Emily. I didn’t even think about it until you mentioned it but that would have been nice…

Steve /Rebecca1…Emily would have been perfect!

I mean nelle

@Steve.
Thanks, Steve….we do seem to think alike. I said exactly that….the pants part, and did Jason cut the cord.
And, yes, there is a lot of literary power in the name ‘Scout’. But, had I made that observstion, Inwould have been accused of showing off.

@Celia (and Steve) Perhaps the “Scout” moniker was a shoutout to Demi Moore (aka, GH’s former “Jackie Templeton….) I recall she and Bruce Willis chose that name for one of their daughters, too, and people were just as “mocking” (no “fictional” pun intended, CeeCeeGirl….) toward their choice…Of course, after they called their firstborn, “Rumer,”—-another literary gem—-they had a tough act to follow.

LOLOLOLOL!!!! Guess I was still thinking the word from mother/daughter regarding Robin and Anna. Too funny! Good catch!

Hmmmmm…it WOULD be a good twist though… 😉

Actually, I like that idea. Griffin was a daughter first….sex change? Great plotline. Too funny.
Faux pas happens to the best of us.

Hey CeeCee…Griffin being, LOL, their daughter and having had a sex change would be a first for GH. Haha…but, naaa…I’m thinking he was just born a beautiful boy.

Nathan is a hunk…mainly his seductive blue eyes….but, Griffin’s face is just perfect…..so perfect, in fact, that it looks painted by a masterful hand.
He doesn’t look real; if that makes any sense. Normally, soft features on a guy, do not appeal to me…but Matt’s looks are an enigma. Exquisite!!

I did notice Patrick being MIA…..for a long while, now. Hope he’s well.

Griffin is about to ‘donate’ his DNA to reproduce Duke?
How ‘funny’ would it be if this crazy idea of Olivia were scientifically possible, but Griffin is not really Duke’s son? Who would emerge?

Liv’s “Build-a-Duke” plan is a riot, I love it. Just watched today’s 3/7 show and when Griffin broke out of the straps, stepped around the corner to Liv and Anna, his poise and tone was just like Duke’s! I think this plot is finally picking up speed and will be a fun ride!

Thanks, Jimmy. Wasn’t sure about it. Well, that leaves the field open for an eventual Michael/Nell relationship.

Ok, thank you, Jimmy. Yet, I still do not see what monumental wrong-doing on Carly’s part, warranted such behavior from Nelle?
I think they should have come up with something mind-blowing. I still don’t know what she did?….because she left?
Perhaps, TPTB should invent something …gee, I don’t…this Benson person making moves on Carly? That could be the reason Carly left.

CeeCee…I think that Nell is bitter about giving up a kidney; she feels like Carly got everything…has the perfect life…and she was “put up for sale” at what she THINKS is because Carly demanded (bribed?) Nell’s father to take Nell’s kidney. I think Jax found out that Nell was connected to Carly and somehow (maybe) used that info…and a big fat check…to get the kidney. I think Jax knows who Nell is (in relation to Carly.)

One more thought…since Carly and Nell are not biological sisters…it’s just a coincidence that she was a match for Jocelyn? Thought it made more sense for them to be mother/daughter or biological sisters which would explain how Nell was a match.

Nothing from Carly or Nelle is not important to me .Jasam was,the story!!!

Some good points raised about Jax – he and Nelle exchanged some glances across the room as if they’d met up before. I’m sure we’ll find out Jax is the one who bought the kidney for Joslyn and he kept Carly in the dark about it. Is the story Nelle is giving now about poor papa her real beef? So far, the pieces don’t fit.

Sonny and Carly will go their separate ways at least for a while due to his coverup of what didn’t happen. Perhaps Jax will pop in again and they will reconnect,… But, I am tired of the fast comings and goings of old regulars…

@Max Daddee.
That’s why I am so confused, Max. I am not very familiar with Carly’s backstory. I know her mother Bobbi was a “lady of the night”. Is Carly a product of an unknown bio father?
I think having Nelle and Carly share the same bio father would have sewn the holes Greg (below) mentioned , beautifully. The plot would have come alive.
As Greg says, there are so many discrepancies to the Nelle story. A last minute grasping at straws, sort of forced the PTB’s hand to bring Michael and Nelle together romantically.
A blood relationship with Carly would have been so much more compelling…or, as AJ’s daughter, as many of us suggested in the past.
Nelle’s vendetta against Carly and Sonny would have held so much more water, if the story had veered in that direction.
I hope Jax does not return ( do not like him, contrary to his many adoring fans)….but, if this story is not done, he will have to make an appearance, as I, agree that he is up to his proverbial eyeballs in the kindney-transplant-Nelle travesty.

Carly has another bio dad from a one night stand…Attoney John Durante, not Frank Benson. I had to hunt that up because I didn’t go back that far either. But her attitude sure started there.

Where is Patrick…hadnt read comments from him in some time!!!

@Rose.
Thanks, Rose….that helps.
So, to me, Nelle has no justification for her stupid actions ( or the lame actions of the writers).
Obviously, there was no love lost, as far as Carly was concerned. This makes me believe that something about Frank Benson was not very palatable…unsavory??
I just want a deeper explanation as to Nelle’s drastic lengths. I could understand if she had been left alone and helpless as a very young girl. But, so far, there is no sound or sane reason for her to hold so much rancor for Carly.
I think Nelle is probably a little off kilter. The girl has issues, and, considering the trauma in her young life, I would not be surprised.
Perhaps, there could be a story there to be explored.

And, I doubt he would come back if it were for a character assasination plot that makes Jax the bad guy.

BTW, Carly’s bio-dad was established as John Durant, a law enforcement agent, played by Corbin Bernsen. John died in a shootout at Carly’s house.

They must be, Jimmy, because this story is just floating in air for me. Not satisfied!!

I also think that Nell’s father brainwashed her and twisted more facts than just the kidney “request”…I think he somehow painted Carly as having ruined his life…or hurt him (and Nell) in some way. It goes deeper… (I think.)

Carly could had pretended not to know who the donor was as an act so Sonny and the others wouldnt know she already knew Nelle was the donor,,,she could had pretended to befriend Nelle as an act to keep her close in case Nelle found out, unaware Nelle already knew what Carly had done,,,Carly could had payed Benson for Nelle’s kidney and denies it because she doesnt want anybody to know she is just as horrible as the man she had married-Sonny!!!

Saying that plot holes are allowed because “it’s just a soap” and they produce so many episodes a year is ridiculous. Henry Slesar used to plot intricate mysteries on THE EDGE OF NIGHT and Doug Marland would build years of story based on a show’s history that didn’t contradict what had come before. I don’t understand viewers’ acceptance of this lowering of the bar at a time when the soaps have dwindled to four and quality writing is more important than ever if they want to stay on the air.

@CeeCee….I think the GH writers need to watch “Call the Midwife!” Talk about realism…..

Those third tier writers just won a writers guild award !

I answered you, Shay. Nothing mean or rude, just a simple, short post. But, I do not see it.
Thank you for your solicitousness. I fractured my patella skating.

I think you hit the nail on the head. There are no clever revelations. The anticipation is there, but it dissipates when it takes so long for the plot to climax. We tend to lose interest. As you say, no excitement.
However, Olivia Jerome’s return and ‘short’ story moved at a fair pace. I thought cutting Griffin in thinking thst Duke’s spirit would inhabit his body was a bit much. The only good scene was the physical fight between her and Anna.
I, absolutely, loved it……looked so real!!!! Good show. Anna being so slight, gave it her all. A woman’s most powerful strength is in the legs while down ( from my self-defense class)……Anna proved that. Loved it!!

OUCH, indeed!!!!, Shaybelle. Jude was there!! My sisters and I took the kids to the rink and I got carried aways with certain moves. Not as spry as I used to be. LOL. I have about two more weeks to go. Going nuts!!

So many times, Shay, I wish I were around to have had the grest opportunity of watching those defunct soaps. You make them seem sooo glorious. Lucky you and everyone else to have those memories.
As I said, I grew up watching soaps with Gran, but I started watching avidly, probably 15, 16 years ago, when I could grasp the plotlines and understand human emotion.
My first was Y&R; it is, to this day, my favorite.
But, even then, the stories had a different air….the quality of the writing and execution of drama, humor, irony, sarcasm had life. Yes, there was a sprinkle of unreality to accomodate the direction of a story ( as you say, convenience), but the manipulation was done in such an orderly manner, one ‘bought’ the illusion. And, I was never left wanting.
Agreed, Shay. Anna is invincible. I am glad Finola/Anna is not drifting and vacillating.
I loved it when she caught Olivia, as she held her stance, gun in hand, with a fixed stare….the true non-pareil cop; spy!!

I meant to say, J was NOT there. Skating is not his thing.
Surgeons always worry about their hands. I’m not kidding!! LOL.

Also, I forgot to ask what the deal between Anna and Olivia is. Do they have lots of history together? Did Duke love Olivia once upon a time? Or, is this another recently concocted story?

Hey, those quads and triples will kill you everytime, CeeCeeGirl!…OUCH! And such a shame….skating is one of the great joys of the winter season…Once again, hope you heal quickly…How long do you expect for your recuperation???? By the copious nature of your postings, it would appear you are going a bit stir crazy??? No problem….I fondly recall we first “met” whilst you were recovering from your daughter’s birth and it was a rare and delightful opportunity to get to know you. At any rate, “Edge of Night” was a mystery-based soapy with a long history of fabulous writing and sophisticated plot twists….I only caught it in its last few years on ABC (it was cancelled in the mid-80’s….) and quite admittedly, I was drawn to it primarily by the presence of one “Preacher Emerson,” played by the drop-dead gorgeous Charles Flohe (aka, Grant….) But the storylines and acting were none too shabby either! LOL….(That’s also where I first encountered the elegantly cool Larkin Malloy, another great daytime treasure who we sadly lost far too soon.) But I digress…..you and I, along with Alan, are by nature not malleable creatures who accept plot-contrived conveniences in our dramas…we desire tantalizing, tautly-written tales that engage both the mind and the emotions when it comes to delivering that final punch of a well-crafted brain-twisting puzzler…I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again….I’m totally spoiled by the razor-sharp intelligent plots and ploys utilized in my favorite genteel British crime shows….Because of them, I’m always looking beneath the surface for some hidden motive, miscreant or m.o. when it comes to pondering such mysterious matters, so the inevitable letdown I experience from today’s too-often lame and illogical GH dramatic developments would seem to be an unavoidable consequence of binge-watching one of my most favorite genres of international entertainment. At least our fabulously-fierce alpha-female, the “Divine Devane” didn’t disappoint! Yes, Anna is ALWAYS awesome….that’s one mainstay to the Port Charles canvas that is thankfully still present! Take care, mia amica! Later….

P.S. That’s what you—and Dr. Jude—-get for trying to emulate “Torvill and Dean’s” legendary “Bolero” routine!

I don’t mind an outlandish plot as long as it’s well written. My problem is when it retcons a show’s history (ALL MY CHILDREN’s Erica’s aborted fetus showing up alive and well in Pine Valley is a prime example) or undercuts the emotional connection the viewers have with the characters (GH’s continuous back from the dead stories).

I also like Julian but I don’t need a quick fix to absolve him of all guilt so that the show can reset his romance with Alexis. I’d much rather see a villainous character who retains his shades of gray while trying to win back a woman’s love through his deeds such as AMC’s Adam Chandler with Brooke English or GL’s Alan Spaulding with Hope Bauer.

The back from the dead storylines can be effective…if they don’t occur three to four times a year. When a writer brings back a character for absolutely no valid reason it tells me that they don’t respect me as a viewer. In the case of Olivia Jerome it’s not the return itself that I object to, it’s the reason for her return: the writers are using the character to absolve Sonny of his guilt in Morgan’s death and Julian of his guilt in trying to kill Alexis. Using Olivia as a reset button is a cheap ploy: the show wanted to play Sonny’s guilt and remorse over his son’s death for sweeps but once that was over it was easier to just say Saint Sonny didn’t do it than to deal with the repurcussions of his being responsible.

Too many people think GH reached its popularity because of crazy plots like the Ice Princess and miss that the real reason that the story worked is because at its heart it was a love story (Luke and Laura). The sci-fi stuff was new to viewers but it was really just a heightened set of roadblocks for a popular coupling to overcome. All the over the top stuff in the world won’t draw viewers in if they don’t care about and root for the characters in the first place (James E. Reilly’s DOOL is a great example of viewers buying into crazy plots like Carly being buried alive and Marlena being possessed by the devil because they were invested in those characters). Well told, carefully plotted story is and always will be the reason for a show’s success or failure.

Once again…I agree…and disagree. People DO care about Sonny, Julian, Alexis, Anna. Of course the fans, as always, are divided on which characters they care about and are rooting for, but, as we can see from today’s political climate, that happens in real life, too. Yes, people loved Luke and Laura. But they also loved Casey…and all the adventures Scorpio, Sean, Tiffany, Holly, Anna, etc went on. I LOVED that Olivia was brought back and I loved that they were able to incorporate the zany into making Julian innocent. They can’t do that in primetime…because…it’s ridiculous! But with GH, where people are masquerading as each other, or LITERALLY look like each other (Silas/McBain/Finn) and those around them barely blink an eye…LOL.. (it IS absurd) but I do go with the flow, .whereas I wouldn’t in a show with more “realism”. I wouldn’t accept in on B&B (though I only started watching that this year it seems to me they dont have that type of history). There really was no way they could redeem Julian unless they went with a “she made me do it” route. Julian and Alexis…or Julian unto himself…was a popular character. A man with a past who did wrong but WANTED to change for the woman he loved and his newfound family. He DID change. And, all of a sudden, he was maniacal. Though disappointing, for me and others (not all, but many) it was exciting, soapy stuff, awash with action and angst. But disappointment in the ruiining of character and a relationship. So, in GH form, they found a solution. It does stretch the imatination once again to wonder how Olivia could overpower Julian…how she could have such control over him…but, she did. Again, I don’t know all of the history there but she’s crazy, she’s driven and apparently has some far-reaching power. That’s all I got. LOL…but…I enjoyed the cray-cray! It sort of like on The Walking Dead, if anybody out here watches it…but Negan, who has killed more viciously and randomly…controls so many people…they follow him…sort of like Hitler…HOW and WHY do people follow EVIL???? Unfortunately, a lot do. The downfall of the human race… But, in TWD…there seems to have been soooo many opportunities to just blow Negan away, yet, the “heros” are still scheming on how to do it. I’m still watching. The show has its loopholes but I keep coming back for more. I’ve said this on many posts but for me, common sense holds a lot more weight with me than these implausible situations. Meaning, I have less patience when the characters “don’t make sense” or react in such a way that’s not realistic. I look for love, empathy, compassion, intelligence, humor, friendship, loyalty…depth…I can’t stand that Jason or Michael went back to Sonny. I don’t “get” why Jason…the supposed ‘new’ Jason…hasn’t reached out more to Monica, to Tracy, Michael, Ned. THAT bothers me more because that’s based on reality…emotions…family…connection. I don’t get how Jason talked about leaving town with… Read more »

I think Laura is great in playing Carly, but no matter who has played her over the years I have never warmed up to her and her attitude. Always wonder what Jason and Jax saw in her.

On the other hand, as much as I like Jax, he is after all a corporate raider. Just a charming one. And it seems he is the one responsible for buying Nelle’s kidney.

And the there is Sonny, AJ, and Michael triangle, and how that eventually played out over the years. Especially Michael’s decision to seemingly forget Sonny killed AJ, and then give Sonny baby AJ/Avery.

I haven’t seen the chemistry with Michael and Nelle. Wouldn’t surprise me if they still leave the door open for that relationship. But then, IMO, he has never, as you put it, been “sexual” with any of his love interests. So I agree, if he could add a little “spice” to his acting chops, I think it would add a whole new dimension to his character. And it’s way past time for him to get some backbone, especially when it comes to Sonny.

Michael, if you recall, was understandably traumatized after he was assaulted in jail. But then, if you also recall, Abby came along and he eventually was able to have a relationship complete with physical intimacy. And then, nutthin’!

Chad Duell should get some backbone and fight for Michael’s…it’s absurd…and unnatural how they desexualized this character….

I love Michael and wish they’d give him a love/sex life…LOL….but I TOTALLY agree that he should not have forgiven Sonny killing AJ. At least, he shouldn’t have returned to the fold but instead stayed a Q. He never mentions AJ…nor does Monica. Sad. AJ always got stepped on, right to the tragic (unnecessary) end.

Boo & Rebecca

Michael Corinthos is dull as dishwater. Chad won his Emmy for Michael Quartermaine, who had a backbone and was the worthy heir of Edward.

It’s rather sad how AJ rarely is mentioned. We never saw Jason talk to Sonny about what happened. Meanwhile, “Justice for Duke”, “SaintlyMorgan” and even crazy Connie get more references. AJ, Sabrina and Silas are gone and mostly forgotten by their loved ones.

Yeah. What bothers me the most is how he refers to Sonny as ” my dad”. AJ has been completrly erased from memory and conversation….as if he has never existed.
That’s the writers fault. Not even Monica brings him up. How does one not talk about her dead child?
Someone mentioned how Duke’s, Connie’s etc. memory is kept alive, but not AJ’s ….or that Jason ( I assume the brothers grew up together, in the same household) never asks questions of Sonny or anyone , the circumstances of his death. Is that something that happened behind the scenes? It also bothers me the role Carly played in the ‘destruction’ of AJ.
I do like Michael’s easy going manner, per se, but he needs direction. He is a man ‘clothed’ in the forever teen-ager, in the sidelines, waiting for crumbs, at this point.
There was a great opportunity waiting to be had with the Nelle imbroglio, as AJ’s daughter. So much could have developed from that. But, romance needed to be chased, at the cost of losing what could have been a potentially loaded story.
Both Nelle and Michael at the helm of ELQ Enterprises.

He probably bit it off .You know what they say about desperate times!

@Violet.
HaHaHa…too funny!!!