At the hospital, April was deemed well enough to go home, and Robin prepared to turn her apartment over to her, but as she and Patrick packed up her belongs, the end-stage AIDS patient developed complications… on what would have been Stone's birthday. As if slapped in the face with her own mortality, Robin seemed to resign herself to what her eventual end would be, withdrawing from treating patients as well as Patrick.
The scenes with Robin giving way to her grief and fear, especially when she collapsed in tears in the hospital corridor, was a window into the vulnerability we rarely see from this character. It also seemed a realistic and believable reaction, both to the circumstances and just the fear that must exist in someone who has been living for more than ten years with this disease. It was just as good to see Patrick stepping up to the plate and being not only strong but supportive. As this relationship grows, it is Patrick's development and growth I enjoy watching the most.
What's Ahead:
(A look at the spoilers floating around the Net)
Soap Zone is reporting Tracy, worried about Lulu, will go looking for Luke. He will return in time to keep Edward from bullying his daughter into doing something she doesn't want to, and be the one voice of reason. It is said he will support Lulu's right to chose for herself.
My only hope is if they do decide to push ahead with the young teen having an abortion, they look at the other side, too. Lulu has spent a lot of on-air time this week insisting she is not old enough to have a child. I would like to see her spend a bit of time wrestling with the "is it a life" issue in her head before she makes a final choice.
About reports Maxie will tempt Lucky, first with drugs then with her body – he will give in to both temptations. The site also says Liz will again declare if Lucky falls to either temptation, she will leave him. Rumors are also flying that when Genie Francis ends her short run in the fall, these two characters will be leaving the show with her.
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Article comments
1 - Joan Hunt
Congrats! This article has been placed on Advance.net
2 - Joan Hunt
I missed most of last week, except Alexis talking with Sonny, Liz wandering around confused, and Lulu in a mild state of distress. Glad I get the updates from you!