**I will be on holidays Monday and Tuesday so there will be no fresh column for those two days. Please feel free to use this thread to post your thoughts on those days. Things should be back to normal on Wednesday**

As much as I’ve never been a fan of Jerry Jackes and his brand of psychosis, I do love me some Sebastian Roche. So, welcome back to him. Completely caught me by surprise that he’s who Ewen is working for/with. I actually squealed when he first walked in.

I did find it ironic that we've had Heather's brand of crazy for weeks and now that she's gone we have Jerry's.

As much as I should hate Todd for all of his pasts sins, lo and behold, RH is managing to win me over. I loved the Todd/Starr scenes and his concern for her even though she’s an adult. I loved him getting angry that Johnny would hang up on him and his intent to call back, just so he could hang up on Johnny. Made me wish Sam hadn’t walked in until he’d done it. Loved his innocent little, ‘hey go open the safe, what do you mean I didn’t give you the combination since I trust you so much’, followed by the paper that said Sam was fired. And of course, the amount of poop he was shovelling at Sam to get her off the scent about the baby was well done.

Liz/Jason: Just no. Stop it. I don't ask for much with this show. I tolerate Sonny, Spinelli, Jason Trey and Joe Jr, please stop with the Liason yuck

Perkie, thank's for the recaps.

Swoon. My Liason loving heart was happy to see Jason and Liz without the "danger" BS from the last two regimes (Guza, Frons, GW and JFP). I am glad that Jason stopped Liz from another round of pimping his current pairing. Enough!

I heart the dangerous and evil Jerry Jax. Finally! We had a villain discuss the connection between Jason and Liz which should have been done back when Franco first hit town.

Now that's the Todd that I'm use to seeing since he rode into OLTL twenty years ago. His "You're fired" letter to Sam was all kinds of awesome.

Ewen feeling guilty about what he's doing to Robin is not making me hate him too much. Plus, he likes Liz!

I guess this is more of two people seeing the same scenes differently. I saw liz trying to throw out the idea that shes holding herself back with ewan for jason and jason saying go forward since I dont want our FRIENDSHIP to hold you back. I think he used the friendship word three times in that short convo. He may find liz attractive and he may love her as a friend but his heart still belongs to sam.

Loved the todd sam stuff. the You're fired stuff was classic and I liked how smartly todd was spinning but I think sam still has her doubts. Shes smarter than he gives her credit for.

Perkie Im with you, hate jerry but FLOVE LOVE LOVE sebastian roche. He was incredibly yummy in person.

Great scenes on Friday. I have always loved to hate Jerry Jacks. Glad to see him back and beyond thrilled that "baby's breath Elizabeth" is now on his radar. As a huge huge Elizabeth fan, I'll be thrilled if she is front and center in this storyline. She has proven time and time again that she can run with the big dogs and can carry a storyline; hopefully her time has come again. I was beginning to think that Becky had run over Frons' puppy or something. And can I just say how absolutely beautiful RH is; she looks all kinds of amazing, flawless skin, gorgeous hair, cute little figure. Damn, I'm jealous. Last, but most certainly not least, my Liason love is awakening again. Jason has a long way to go in my book before I don't want to slap the taste out of his mouth, but we'll see. YAY Jerry's back, Elizabeth is on his radar, and Ewen has genuine feelings for her. Just YAY!!

I also like Sebastian R. There is something sexy about him. Jerry is hard to take. I have seen SR in other things and he always has this sexy ruggedness about him.

Liked the Todd stuff. Stops Sam in her tracks.

Wish they end the reality show stuff. It actually looks like they are going there. We will see.

I am still confused why they want Robin and what is going on. Actually for me 2:00 is an easier time for me to sit down. I will be glad when it moves. It has been good lately.

I'm not really happy to see "Jerry" back. He's "beyond-redemption evil" and I don't enjoy those kind of characters. (I feel the same way about Heather.) I'm glad his stint is only a couple weeks...hope it stays that way.

I am glad "Jax" is coming back...he can stay as long as he wants!

And I agree with Perkie...Just no to Liz/Jason!!

Thanks for all the recaps Perkie!

about the show: i was kinda underwhelmed that Jerry was the villain. like him again?? I'm hoping he's part of a larger group of villains working together to bring chaos to Port Charles.

Sam really has to let go of this bitch attitude towards Liz. Is she going to be that way for years to come??

Jen Lilley has been really good these last couple of months, and i'll be sad to see her go.

If becky can hang with the big dogs - and im not convinced - but if so then they should pair liz with the biggest dog around. Siz is Love, bring on sonny and liz.

Actually let's examine what Liz said to Jason. She said that her relationship with Ewen stalled because of Jason. She then explained, after Ewen saw Jason and Liz together, he asked Patrick about them and based off of his response, Ewen chose to step back. Ewen told her this himself. So yes, her budding relationship with Ewen did stall because of her relationship with Jason.

Liz then clearly told Jason she did NOT pull back from Ewen because of him. When Jason noted their kiss, she revealed his kiss had affected her in that it caused her to reflect on her past relationships. Her track record wasn't good when it came to relationships. She had thought she was holding herself back from future relationships because of Jake, but she realized it was because of her past failures. During her reflections, she not only saw the bad, but also the good. Jason's kiss reminded her that she had shared good times in the past. They had even shared good times. She wanted to experience such good moments again and it was possible she might do so with Ewen. So Jason was not the reason she held back. Liz held back because of her own issues...her past track record of failed relationships.

She further noted the reaction of her boys around Ewen and how she doesn't want to bring a man into their lives only to have them leave. Cam is good with Ewen but Aiden is standoffish. Liz doesn't understand why because Aiden is so friendly with everyone else. Thus, Liz spent time considering this aspect.

Plus, she still has questions about Ewen himself. She began to speak of what occured on Spoon Island. I imagine she will tell Jason of Ewen's rescue of her from Lisa's attack and how he kept the fact that he was her rescuer a secret for months. I am sure Liz is still curious about that.

The best part of Liz's exchange with Jason was hearing just how much he wasn't a factor in her choices. Liz is moving forward in her life. Since the beginning of the year we've heard her speak of her past choices with Anna, Ewen, Patrick and Steven. She did the same with Jason on Friday. She's in the early stages of dating a new man. She's opening herself up to the idea of a new romantic interest in her life. She now understands that she wants to experience the good parts of a loving relationship. And she's not banking on Jason or Lucky for that to occur. She doesn't know whats going to happen with Ewen as they are only beginning to date. What she does know is that she likes him, he likes her and she is opened to the possibility of them getting to know each other better. However, she is being cautious, because of her past failures, concern for her sons and also her past interaction with Ewen, who remains somewhat of a mystery to her.

ET, ha ha, IMO she can hang. I believe just this week she celebrated 15 years. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO BECKY! Other than to say that, I'm not going to go there with you.

Oh and let's make it clear, Liz don't want Sonny. She never has. He can return to Sam cause she certainly relished being his sex bunny. They can celebrate old times.

Edited to add - Liz also told Jason she noticed him when he was around. He admitted he did the same when she's around. Both shared a bit of a smile upon their mutual acknowledgement of their friendship.

Also, congrats to Becky on her anniversary with GH!

If becky can hang with the big dogs - and im not convinced
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Seriously? Becky Herbst spent the first few years on the show working with the actors that play Luke, Laura, Audrey, Lucky, Helena, etc and has been mentioned several times during the Emmy's, tweets and soap magazines by those same actors as being great to work with. As for Sonny, if I'm not mistaken, MB did an interview a few years ago where he talked about wanting to work more with Becky. TC asked to work with Becky which is part of the reason we saw Niz (blech), JJ has mentioned several times in interviews that he wanted LnL2, SBu and Becky both got into trouble at the end of 2008 when they aired their displeasure in not being able to work togehter. So, yes, Becky can hang with the big dogs!

Liz has never, ever been intersted in Sonny or Nik!

Wyndemere... Squee! Jerry Jax... Squee!! Sebastian Roche and his killer, make me wanna lay down for him accent.... Squee!!!

I was in heaven when Jerry walked in to talk with Ewen. I always loved Jerry, he's one of the few Saint Jaysus could never really touch.

Maybe Maxie can work for Todd now that he's fired Sam. I will miss Todd and Sam working together, I hope they still share scenes. I know he helped take her baby from her and I hate him for that, only I want him to continue to be friends with her, and I kind of want him to always side with her against Saint Jason and McBain, kind of like the way Carly's always been forced upon Sam.

So... there's a new set in town and it's McBain and Natty's home. I doubt that they built a new set for just a break up scene, which speaks of things to come. Personally, it doesn't really look like a home McBain would be comfy in, especially after all those years living in that dive motel on OLTL, although blue is definately ME's color!

No, she never had any interest in Sonny. It was also firmly established on GH that she held no romantic interest in Nik - up until Guza decided out of nowhere to have the two of them suddenly lusting one another beyond all comprehension.

Enjoy your time off Perkie!

No interested in NIk? Excuse me she said he was the ONLY one that flicked her bic - not lucky, not jason - NIK. And why not sonny esp. if Mo wants to work with her so much? Interesting though that mo seemed to get what he wanted pretty much all those year and yet they didnt really work together.

As for becky, im sorry i find her acting only serviceable. Shes not awful, shes not great, but shes only good. JT elevates her in their scenes but she doesnt move me the rest of the time. This is the same woman nelson branco suggested needed to go back to acting school during her big story with jakes death. He didnt say that about burton or JJ, just becky. Thats the same story that won emmys for tony and for jj but didnt win for becky - she lost to an amazing actress granted, but at the same time NLG was hardly on in comparison and STILL she beat becky. And shes one of the few actresses on gh that hasnt had work anywhere other than gh in nearly fifteen years.

Mipeony i was thinking the same thing about casa de mcbain. it looks like the reconfigured macs house to build that set.

Why would I give a damm about Nelson Branco's opinion? He doesn't formulate my opinions and he is no expert on anyone's acting. Also, she must be doing something right, she got a nomination - which is an honor in itself - when so many others didn't.

As for the Jake's death story, Becky was the only one who brough Jake's death home. Not JJ. Not SBu. Not Tony. She wasn't allowed half the airtime or material to portray Liz's grief. Yet Becky's portryal of Liz's grief was what made me feel the loss of her son.

Rebecca's acting is what got me hooked into GH. It's also what keeps me watching. She has always made me feel every emotion Elizabeth is experiencing. She done so for the past 15 year. However, I do understand opinions on acting can vary. There are many on GH who others adore but I feel nothing watching them. Then there are others who appear as if they can never remember their lines and resort to hand waving and the constant looking off up into space tactic. I've no idea what that is about but it's not good acting.

And yes, Liz was written to say Nik rocked her world when she did the lusting Nik story. However, years before, the show had clearly established that Liz had no romantic/attraction for Nik. It was noted on her 18th birthday as part of her story and also prior to Lucky's return from the dead. Nik did try to pursue her romantically and she turned him down stating that they worked as friends. She wasn't attracted to him in a romantic sense. Of course, Guza ignored that history when he decided to instantly write her as lusting Nik. Of course, in the end, Liz was made to suffer the worst in the writing.

So ppl can just wander into Wyndemere? Don't Alexis have gates up?

Thank you mecasey for breaking down that Liason scene at Kelly's. Especially for ppl who saw Liz flirting (?) with Jason. Liz was talking about how Ewen pushed away, how she's scared of starting a new relationship although she wants one. Great Liason scene. Great that Liz does like Jason but she wants to see where this thing with Ewen is going.

Love Jerry pimping Liason, lol. When he started talking to Ewen about their past and how they have a bond I was cracking up. Even Jerry knows all about their history even her pregnancy.

Although I love that Jerry is involve because that means Ewen isn't a stone cold evil person, but I don't understand why Jerry would want Robin. It makes no sense. We already had to endure Jerry poisoning Nik and making Robin pretend they were together (I loved that) and he shot her. Why is he still torturing her? What's the point? He better be working for someone more powerful.

LOVED LOVED LOVED Todd being mad Johnny hung up on him. LOVED LOVED him trying to call him back to hang up on him. Love how he turned it around on Sam. Yeah he stole her baby but I still love him especially when he's not around the sinkhole Carly.

Hated self righeous, jealous, judgemental Dante. Johnny and Starr are cute as friends. Keep Dante away and let Lulu and Johnny bond again.

Didn't like the Blond Saviors of Patrick today. Maybe if it was KS back as Maxie I wouldn't mind but Lulu is in every storyline. That girl is bouncing around cuz the writers really have NOTHING for Lulu to do. Just let her stay with Johnny getting the club started and help move Johnny away from Carly (carly v lulu would be great).

Don't care about John and Natalie mainly beause I was a huge JoVan fan. Bring on McBam!

logan - I love Jerry's return too. Sebastian always looks like he's having so much fun being evil. Plus, because of Jerry, I have confirmation on Ewen's feelings for Liz. His interest in her is genuine and not something he's being ordered to display. I only wished I knew more about his history. I'm hoping we get to see more of his dates with Liz cause I want to know more about his past. He's still a big unknown for me.

I hope you have a great break, Perkie! Enjoy! Thanks for all you do to keep the dialogue going!

I actually thought it looked like the original CarJax house, the one they had before the lemon house she's currently in. The big window beside the front door and the position of the stairs are extremely similar if it's not that set. I can't see them building a brand new set for just one scene.

Is it illegal to steal someone else's passport and take off with it?

Technically I think it would be but heres the problem...ms. banks did you take mr. mcbains passport? No. mr. mcbain did you see ms. banks take your passport or have any witnesses to such theft? No. That would be the end of the investigation unless she were dumb enough to throw it out and someone found it. If she were smart she could hide it somewhere right there in the house - maybe in the attic or what not - where he wouldnt think to look but it technically never left his possession. Given her background I would think she would be smart enough to consider that.

Im glad becky sold jakes death for some of you. She didnt for me. The fact that she has shared story with big dogs doesnt mean that by definition she is a "big dog" herself. That is an opinion. my opinion differs. Nelson agreed and for what its worth unlike the rest of us he is paid by a huge and reputable magazine for his opinion - though admittedly it is still an opinion. I guess the dig about forgetting lines is another dig at kelly. So be it though it is a pretty specific allegation for which the haters have ZERO proof. its not simply an opinion - she either does or does not forget her lines. its sad that when all else fails one group goes for unfounded personal attacks about kellys professionalism. Envy is so ugly and I suspect there will be more as we get closer to dwts and people start envying kelly the opportunity. How long until I start reading again that it "should" have been becky that was asked given her skating background. Le Sigh.

OK, it's great that Jerry Jacks is back in town but it loses its enormous dramatic punch if JAX is not there to judge and pass his vocal judgement upon his brother. Let's hope the missing JAX returns in time to take Carly back from Johnny, squish Todd's plan on total Port CHarles domination, and give his brother a good tongue lashing.

While we're on Jerry, it's in my opinion that Cartini are bringing on too many BAD GUYS and not a lot of good ones/heroes just like the last two HEADS of GH, Guza and Phelps.

We now have Sonny, Todd, Jason, Johnny, Joe Jr, Jerry, Ewen. John lost his mantle place once he let Sonny walk away from kidnapping/attempted murder of Joe Jr (especially since he OWED SONNY ABSOLUTELY NOTHING) and Dante, who basically is the dumbest cop to be on the force and that's before Mac.

Give us a hero and not one who commits murder, belittles women, thinks he can only lie, and one who pulls out his gun in place of his manhood!

If Becky can hang with the big dogs than why was she not on the recent GH TCAA panel? She is not considered a lead on the show and never has been.

First I have to co sign all of EET's posts.. Saves me time!!

Also I can deal with most anything on this show- even another round of the train wreck I consider Liason- However once again it is proven to me that I can not tolerate a triangle of Sam, Jason and Liz.. Please stop these yucky scenes. It so clear that Jason is still in love with Sam.. Don't make me watch another round of Liz pimping Jason!! Don't make me watch Liz and Sam fighting for him... I do not need to see this because clearly if Sam wanted back with Jason right now all she has to do is show up. It is clearly a case of Jason wanting her- so you can not sale me an unorganic story of suddenly him "falling for Liz".

Also if I had to guess something crazy wierd being thrown at me it would be a potential Liz - Jerry pairing...

I think RH is a great actress but I don't think she is well rounded for my taste. Maybe it's her writing but I think she can do grief and eyebrow lifts mixed with snark. I wish they would give her more well rounded writing so she could show some other stuff..

One tiny teeny pet peeve- I was so annoyed when they had Liz walk away from the stroller during her phone call. It is just me but its like watching when people are driving and staring at the passenger instead of the road. I just don't think a mom like Liz who has lost a child would turn her back on her stroller.. Again- that's just me...

People stop being petty and juvenile with your attacks on Becky Herbst. She is an integral part of GH. She can act. She can sew. She is gorgeous. Leave it alone. Anyone critical of this woman is just jealous.

Jasammbaby- I totally agree!! I also saw where she walked away from the stroller and I was thinking not a good idea! Please keep a better eye on your children Liz!!

I totally agree with Jason wanting Sam but settling for Liz if that is the direction the storyline is going. He CLEARLY wants his wife. He stressed the word FRIENDSHIP with Liz. 75% of the time when he is with Liz, he is talking about Sam. That really tells someone that they are so into you. So he notices Liz. Noticing someone just means you notice and see them. It does not mean any more than that. I notice a lot of people walking down the street......

Glad to see Jerry but the writing needs to be spot on or it is a waste.

Starr is so quick to defend Johnny to Dante and say she knows and can vouch that he would never do anything to hurt anyone. Didn't she just swear that Sonny was the killer of her Cole and Hope just a few days ago, and wouldn't listen to any other reasoning. So yeah. I am just going to have to take her with a grain of salt.

Sam is not stupid. She clearly knows something is up with Todd.

The set used for Mcbain's maison looked horrible.

Sorry but she doesn't get attacked any more than any other actor on the show.. You may not like reading it but please I read all the same stuff about Kemo, LW, and KS to name a few..

If you don't like it skim over like I do when I read people attacking Kemo.. It's a message board- we will discuss- you won't always like it...

@ JasamForever- those reasons are exactly why you could not make me believe Liason right now. Most people who don't like them stress when Sam wants Jason and can't have him she turns mental.. Well clearly that is not happening right now. If she wanted to she could take Jason home and sex him up for a few weeks- order some chinese and he would be in bliss... At this moment she doesn't have to fight anyone for him. He is hers to do whatever with. He already said he would not choose to divorce her..

I could imagine seeing Liason in a few months when stories have shifted but no way no how would I buy anything but a rebound girl right now..