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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Amanda Walks Out On Devon, Chance Walks Out On Abby
After walking in on Devon (Bryton James) and Abby (Melissa Ordway) quite cozy, making out, and naked on the couch, Amanda (Mishael Morgan) and Chance (Conner Floyd) react to seeing the betrayal by their significant others!
Chance walks out on the scene, as Abby goes chasing after him, while Amanda demands answers from Devon.
“Really, Devon? That’s what you want? The tall blonde? … Amanda goes off, while Devon can only say that he didn’t plan this, it just happened. Devon says he didn’t know Amanda was returning to genoa City. Next, Amanda tells Devon to put on the rest of his clothes as she throws them at him.
Devon inquires as to why Amanda came home early. After taking a drink to calm her nerves, she asks, “What does that matter?” Amanda informs Devon that Naya regained consciousness, but her recovery from the stroke is going much slower than doctors hoped. Devon says he is sorry, to which Amanda snaps back, “Is that why you were running around naked with Abby.” She adds that she is sorry too, because she’ll be spending a lot more time in Virginia. Amanda admits she came back to tell Devon in-person, because she felt she owed him that. Seething with betrayal, Amanda snipes to Devon, “Because you have been so incredibly patient!”
Meanwhile, Abby tracks down Chance at the Chancellor Mansion and tells him she doesn’t understand how this happened with Devon. Chase says he does. He has seen the bond between Abby and Devon for months. Chance adds, “This didn’t come out of nowhere … this was all oddly inevitable.” Knowing that Devon is Dominic’s biological father, just makes matters worse between the couple.
Abby adds that Devon is always there for her and Dominic and never tells her that work matters more. Chance told Abby he phoned her and left a message, which she realized she never listened to because she was making out with Devon. In it, he told her he wanted to make his marriage work. A disappointed and disillusioned Chance, shares that he wants to: make somebody happy, be able to be himself, and have that be enough for someone. Chance admits to Abby, “That’s not what we have. I think it’s time we face that reality.” A crushed Abby realizes Chance may be right, and before he leaves, he asks her to give him time and to respect that.
Back at the penthouse, as she gets ready to leave, Amanda tells Devon she has family who needs her now and it’s very clear he does not need her at all. She informs Devon she’ll send for the rest of her things. Devon professes his love her, but then Dominic starts crying. Amanda and Devon hear it on the walkie-talkie. Amanda tells him to go to his son and with that she storms out of Devon’s life for what might be forever.
Throughout the scenes, Mishael Morgan certainly reminded us all why she is a powerhouse and a Daytime Emmy-winner. This story also paved the way for another exit, since she has gone on recurring status with the show.
So, what did you think of the Chance/Abby, Devon/Amanda break-up scenes? Do you think these relationships are repairable? Would you be down for Devon and Abby as the end game? Let us know in the comment section. But first, check out Amanda’s goodbye to Devon below.
This Chance has never worked. No chemistry with anyone.
I don’t know, Shari. I mean, Abby had no chemistry with Stitch either. She’s not the warmest character. I agree Chance is on the dull side but he’s so cute and seems like a likeable fellow. I’m going to give him another chance (wow, how corny is that?) with someone new. I just hope it’s someone less emasculating than Abby. Imagine being interrogated by your partner for stopping for coffee after a long day at work…but, I’m glad that the paragon of virtue known as Devon has been exposed. Nate was right about him. He had the same “control” issues with his cousin (?) Anna when she was managing Fenmore’s brief singing career. How the mighty have fallen.
Devon was exposed alright!!!
I really like Conner Floyd s Chance. He seems cool and calm . The only good thing about the hook up was Amanda and Chance walking in on it and hopefully dumping those two duds on the couch. Hopefully Abby and Devon leave together, unbelievable how boring and basic those two are. Bryton and Melissa keep getting stories but the two are just a complete bore! After they were exposed I ffwd all the Abby and Devon scenes. It’s like torture
Agreed.
This Chance has grown on me, but it took a while as I think Abby had real chemistry with Donny Boaz – loved them together.
I’ve also liked Chance better recently when he’s been ‘out and about’ doing his job or interacting with other characters.
This seems to be a pattern with Devon. Not a smart move! Does he think he will be able to make Abby happy?? HA!!! I will.miss Mishael Morgan. They finally give her something to bite her teeth into – AT HER EXIT!!
I agree, Lew, particularly after her great scenes this week with Phyllis. It’s such a thrill seeing two great actresses at the top of their game creating such memorable scenes. I got the same charge watching the great Nicola Walker & Sarah Lancashire in LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX. Regarding Devon…I don’t know where the legend of his great moral purity got started but it’s as phony as that doll playing Dominic. He betrayed Neil with Hilary and constantly humiliated Anna when she was managing Fenmore. That’s why she left town. Then he got the ball rolling that sent Lily to prison for what was clearly an accident. St. Devon needs to be brought down a few pegs.
Lee, I was thinking the same thing about MM. I loved when she yelled at the hapless Devon, clad in his tiny, black briefs, “ Tall and blonde!!! Is that what you want!!!?” Boy, Devon sure knows how to trade down. Princess is a spoiled brat. In her so called apology speech to Chance, she sniveled and whined and basically blamed him for making her cheat on him. So to unwind after a hard day of work, he had the unmitigated gall to unwind in a coffee shop instead of rushing home to bow down at the alter of the princess and Little Lord Fauntleroy? The nerve.
Not true. Morgan won her Emmy on a Front Burner storyline. She is choosing to leave. The writers had to break them up. And at the end if the day, this tryst has been the most drama in quite some time. I hope Morgan will come back but she can do so much more. I wish her much success.
I disagree.This is the first time Morgan has had her own storyline as Amanda. Prior to this, she was either weeping about her mother, a woman viewers didn’t know or care about, or offering Devon support with his idiotic, egotistical custody fight. I’m glad she was given an exit storyline worthy of her acting chops.
Agreed, John—Abby and Devon are my least favorite characters. But, at least, the tedium was somewhat shaken. There has not been any stimulating scene, sexual or otherwise, on this show since forever, as boring as eating polenta.
Nonetheless, if it had been any other character combination, other than these two—-such as Chance and Phyllis? Ohh, Boy!! I do believe Phyllis would have awakened every dead nerve cell in his body.
I agree with many of the above comments—Abby is always complaining about something ( I’ve said this a few weeks ago)— a never satisfied kvetch —not very inspiring—and, nuChance doesn’t have a chance( sorry Soaphound—couldn’t help myself LOL) in Hades opposite Abby. She’s just an inconsolable crybaby, who has nothing else to worry about except what dress to wear.
Devon? The Great Pretender’s already dented halo is now in smithereens.
Wow’ is it just me, or is Victoria turning into a real cow? Watching the episode where she kicked Sally out of her office, I was disgustedwith what a nasty piece of work she’s become!
Yes she is
Victoria has never had to struggle to get where she is as her daddy fed her the CEO position with a silver spoon. She’s never had to scramble to make ends meet the way Sally has. She just casually fires both Sally and Chloe with nary a flickering of empathy and then becomes irate that Sally is still in her office packing up her belongings. I keep waiting for Victoria to receive her comeuppance but I don’t see that ever happening.
Oh Steven, she’s not just a cow but the bull as well. At least Victor would have a valid reason to fire someone. Victoria is just a vengeful shrew. And what’s worse, she has no valid axe to grind with Sally. And what about kicking Chloe to the curb when Kevin has helped Newman Enterprises on many occasions? Insider trading? “I’ll take my chances”, she purrs. No conscience, either! And on top of that, we’re continually told what a great mom she is. Please! She couldn’t keep a Venus fly trap alive. Now she’s making googoo eyes at Nate…more inappropriate behavior. I used to really like and admire her but now I dread every time she opens her trap.
Victoria is definitely the Ice Queen.
You obviously did not watch the original adult Victoria as played by Heather Tom. Her version of Victoria was just a surly, hostile, entitled b*tch, often for no reason at all. Granted, that is also how the character was written.
But Amelia Heinle is the longest running Victoria, and her natural warmth, grace and heart permeate the character even when she is not being nice. She shows the reasons for her actions often just with a look or with body language.
Her being tough in business is out of necessity … It is not just her being a b*tch. She has spent her life as a female in a male dominated business world. She has to be tough to survive. It is a tactic and a mechanism.
JJ
You know the saying.Fools Rush In, well here goes. You and Soaphound are both right in many ways. I remember Heather Tom as the totaly spoiled brat, Victoria who now lives to please daddy. She has more of something, lacking in a lot of men, but I think she is only admirable to a man. She actually reminds me of a much younger Jill, who did whatever it took to get what she wanted, but didn’t have a daddy for props. Victoria goes after what she wants with a vengeance and as Soaphound said, no conscience. It’s like the worst she does, the better she feels. Wait until she finds out what Billy’s been doing to help Chelsea, you know there will be no sympathy or empathy offered there, just some hurtful, sarcastic remark.
JJ — 2 things: (1) Yes I did see Heather Tom’s Victoria since I’ve been a viewer since 1973. So the condescension is misplaced on me. (2) I don’t use or attach the “b” word to anyone; my whole point is that being “tough” is not my issue with Victoria. It’s her being unfair, judgmental, and too easily swayed when HER feelings are involved. There’s no defensible reason to fire Sally or Chloe other than a personal dislike and/or vendetta. That’s poor behavior for ANY CEO. If I were Sally, I’d bring a harassment suit on Newman and wrongful termination, assuming she was past her probationary period. They never even MENTIONED a severance package…That’s not tough…it’s just petty and mean. But I agree Amelia is wonderful in the role and she’s always praiseworthy.
Soaphound I will say it, Victoria is a bitch! She hasn’t been somewhat bearable, since she fell.in love with Ashland, while played by Richard Burgi. She will use Nate, until she has no further use of him. The job comes with a price!!
Be that as it may, JJ, the character ( Victoria/Heinle) has made a complete reversal. This is not the Victoria I remember. Y&R has always been my No.1 soap and I was so glad Heather left. Amelia was a breath of fresh air—I would run up to my dorm between classes just to watch the show….I wasn’t going to wait to watch the recording, LOL.
My point is–Victoria has changed drastically and dramatically. Being tough is one thing; becoming manipulative and devious by using under-the-counter tactics is not what I would have expected. She’s become so cold and unfeeling towards others. Her machinations turn me off. Methinks, the town idiot, Nate, will be caught within Black Widow’s web. He will become her henchman—–she now operates without regrets or qualms. As I said earlier, she is now the female replica of her father’s “kingly” treacherous and controlling persona—–“Ice Ice Baby”—The Ice Princess!!
Yes—Heinle’s acting skills are phenominal. The show needed this new twist—we’re talking about it—it’s a good thing.
Heinly came a long way from playing Mia on AMC–I can’t remember the exact year, but I was still in High School at the time.
Yup. Steven Ryan—I think we all saw this transformation coming—-now that Daddy Dear is aging and possibly retiring ( both the character and the actor), someone must inherit the reins. Obviously, Nick is simply too meek, for lack of a better word—-not aggressive or devious enough to walk in Satan’s shoes—or does the Devil wear boots?
I think that besides what I just opined, Victoria has become jaded—perhaps the impenetrable, harsh façade she seems to display, is in her genes—-Or, due to several marital hardships she has had to endure.
I’m not liking this side of her—she will soon start walking with her nose way up there, in the air, like her mother, who, btw, comes from the street ( pun not intended).
Dear Celia, some of my best YR memories are about Miss Nikki’s “origins”, which I wouldn’t care about except for her increasingly obnoxious haughtiness. I’ll always treasure these tropes from Victor: “You were nothing but a pole strippah! I picked you up from the guttah! Dancing for men on a pole. Now I can’t stahnd you!” Good times.
Yes, I’ve heard all about Nikki’s early days on Y&R from my grandmother–“Cheeky” is what she called her.. LOL
I love your style of writing—it reminds me of Shay—always to the point. I wish….I go on and on—I remember being told by my English teacher to be concise—She kept assigning short stories where I would have to write one précis after another.
Ciao bella…
Abby has NO chemistry with any male character…Keep Chance in town and have Abby leave she can go to her home in Paris
Devon Is sooooooo boring
Could never figure out what beautiful Amanda ever saw in him.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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WSB WAR SCARS
Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
This week on General Hospital begins with the ABC soap opera’s 16,000th episode which brings Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) back to Port Charles after being released by the WSB; all thanks to the deal made between Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) and Z (John Oliver).
On the same episode, the upshot of Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) coming face to face, and seeing each other for the first time in months plays itself out, and it may not be how you think. Josslyn hopes sending Valentin to the side of Anna, will break up his burgeoning relationship with her mother, Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), but will it?
It appears Valentin has a warning for Anna. In the GH video preview for the episode, Anna is seen saying “How do you know that?” What does Valentin know, and will he be the person that will catch on that she is being haunted by the ghost of Peter August (Wes Ramsey)?
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In addition, look for the debut of Dean Geyer in his role of Dr. Tristan Roberts (named after the beloved late Tristan Rogers (Robert Scorpio), as he and Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) may have a tense exchange or two.
Then, in the aftermath of their argument, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) asks Chase (Josh Swickard) “Did I push you towards Willow (Katelyn MacMullen)?” Is Chase going to admit his fixation with his ex-wife, or reassure his current wife that he is not interested in Willow? Stay tuned.
Finally, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) is seen talking to someone saying that the idea of this person filling the 16th seat on the hospital board is a great idea. Who is she talking to?
Check out the official GH spoilers for the week of July 13-17 below.
MONDAY, JULY 13
Milestone 16000th episode! Jason returns to Port Charles. Anna receives a warning. Laura’s choice appalls Tracy. Britt makes an accusation. Carly is caught off-guard.
TUESDAY, JULY 14
Jason explains his actions. Kai becomes privy to shocking information. Jordan strikes out. Elizabeth stands her ground. Valentin is suspicious.
Anna seeks answers. Josslyn reveals a secret. Nina and Brennan plot their next move. Curtis voices his gratitude. Gio and Trina get big news.
THURSDAY, JULY 16
Emma and Gio discuss their future. Obrecht lashes out. Anna interrogates Britt. Isaiah interrupts Portia and Curtis. Cody delivers difficult news.
FRIDAY, JULY 17
Carly draws a boundary with Sonny. Valentin makes his feelings clear. Trina and Josslyn clear the air. Lulu cautions Ethan. Nina opens up to Brennan.
So, excited for Steve Burton’s return on tomorrow’s GH as Jason comes home? Are you rooting for Anna and Valentin to get back together, or are you hoping that Carly and Valentin continue their relationship, much to the chagrin of Josslyn? And, what should Brook Lynn do about her husband, Chase, who continually fights for Willow? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section, but first check out the preview teaser from GH for the Monday, July 13 episode below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sidwell Offers Jordan a Way to Get Surgery On Her Face; Will She Cave and Comply with His Demands?
On General Hospital, Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Jordan (Tanisha Harper) finally had it out at the PCPD. The scenes played out on the Thursday, July 9 episode of the ABC daytime drama series.
In story, Sidwell requested a meeting with Jordan. Angered, he wanted to know why she’d given the police the location of his safe house. After months of being undercover, Jordan finally admitted the truth!
Jordan reveals the entire time she was gaining his trust, she was working on the inside at SRE Worldwide, to find evidence against him and bring him down. Snidely, Jenz admitted he’d been suspicious initially of Jordan. However, she eventually won him over, and he saw the value in her being the pretty, public face of his criminal organization to throw everyone off.
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Trying to make a deal to save his own skin, Sidwell offers to pay for restorative plastic surgery for Jordan’s face, and at the same renowned German clinic that had treated Michael (Rory Gibson) for his severe burns.
Sidwell tells Jordan if she would go to Zurich and empty some bank accounts for him, he will help her jump ahead of the long waiting list to get into the clinic. Defiant and standing up to him, Jordan turns down his offer.
Next, Sidwell threatens her intently, that he’ll find a way to pay Jordan back by making her life miserable. He tells her she will suffer and regret turning him down.
Once she exits the PCPD interrogation room, Jordan takes a deep breath, but brings her hands to the scars on her face from the car crash that injured her.
Is Jordan actually contemplating Sidwell deal to get her into the German clinic? If so, will she be the person to set him free into the world with loads of cash from his overseas bank accounts? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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