January 22nd.

THE GOOD: WOW ! Did not Steve & Maurice just rock on Monday? Jason’s goodbye to Sonny was the best of all. Once again proving what tremendous actors they really are. Every time I think I’ve seen Maurice at his best, he proves there’s so much more to him then we have seen.

"Sonny’s loyalty test" I’m really torn on this story line because I really like Roy, I just wish he wasn’t connected to the FBI. Roy has Sonny convinced that he can be trusted, I just don’t see how this is going to play out without a lousy ending. I hope you haven’t painted yourself into a corner with this one Bob. If you let either of these actors get away then I’ll know you’ve gone completely around the bend.

The only good thing about the "Carly situation" as I refer to it, (a very good friend of mine does not want the "P" word used) is the fact that Tony knows about it. How ironic is this? She’s got herself in a real mess this time and no Jason to bail her out. Like the old saying goes, "What goes around comes around." Carly’s finally getting what she deserves and that is GOOD!.

Hey Bob, were you on vacation this week? There were actually some very well written scenes, some even with a touch of humor. Alan & Monica revealing to Em, how they plan to scam Gertrude, and Em’s more then willingness to volunteer to help by staying out all nite was cute. Typical teenager reaction in a not so typical situation. Aj’s bragging to Ned how he has taken Jason’s place as the "golden boy" and Ned’s response. ": IF YOUR ONLY REPLACEMENT WERE ZIPPY THE CHIMP, YOU'D STILL FIND A WAY TO MESS UP BECAUSE MESSING UP IS WHAT YOU DO BEST" I love it!

Sonny’s reassuring Liz that she was not the main reason Jason left town was also well done. We get to see the softer more sensitive side of him, telling her, if she ever needed anything "YOU EVER NEED A HOME-COOKED MEAL, I MEAN, I -- COME ON BY, YOU KNOW? I'M A GOOD COOK. YOUR TASTE BUDS WILL THANK YOU BECAUSE I'M A MASTER." Kudos to the writing team this week!

 

THE BAD: Now I didn’t say there weren’t any bad scenes, just not as many as there usually are. Jason saying goodbye to Carly wasn’t so much bad as it was sad, especially since at the time she didn’t realize it was a goodbye. She just never learns, like Jason said: "Seeing you and Sonny together just proves what I already knew. If I let you, you would wreck me".

Of course it goes without saying any scenes with Jax and Chloe are enough to make anyone ill. From the foot massage under the table to the "You remind me of my father" line had me wishing I had "FF" that.

Mac’s obsession with "THE TAPE". For kripes sake already either have him confront the Flea with it or quit subjecting us to the constant reminder of those two sucking face. YUCKO! I know you have a thing for blonde bimbos Guza but it’s time for you to think of the fans for a change, and give the Flea a back and I mean way back burner story line. I don’t suppose those rumors are true about Tava being let go huh? Well we can only hope.

THE UGLY: The confirmation of Carly’s situation. Again I respect my good friends wishes and not use the "P" word. She really really likes Sonny and this is very hard for her to accept. Of course I can’t say that I blame her. I know it might prove interesting but I just wish it hadn’t been Sonny. Too bad Sonny was home that nite, knowing Carly she probably would have settled for Johnny.

I DON’T KNOW ABOUT THIS ONE: Well whether we want it or not it looks like we’re going to get a newer version of the "Boobie & Roy" romance. Under the influence of Guza it seems GH is experiencing the "DV Syndrome" as in déjà vu. First ,"It’s not my husband’s what am I going to do?…………again. Now we are forced to watch Boobie make goo goo eyes at Roy and act like a ninny. I think, if a Luke & Laura reunion is definitely out why not a Laura & Roy get together? I mean c’mon guys, who would you rather cuddle up with Vlad, or a hunk like Roy?