Before running off to meet Claudia, Jason ordered Spin to get the dirt on Dr. D. Together he and Maxie faked appendicitis to keep him from leaving town and then downed him with a sedative. After all the fun and antics, however, Ian was able to extort a million dollars from Kate after explaining to her he was Michael's shooter and if she didn't help get him out of town, he'd have to kill Sonny in self-preservation. She fell for it, but later Maxie noticed the missing funds from the Crimson accounts and when she went to Spin for help in finding it, he was able to trace it to Ian.
Off the dynamic duo went in search of the evil Doctor D, not realizing Maxie was hiding out in back of the SUV.
Anna Devane slipped back into town only to discover she's going to be a grandma. Even Patrick's claims that his 'baby's momma's momma' was the hottest thing walking didn't help alleviate the super-spy's agony over her new place in life. So, instead, she went searching for fun and youth with Luke Spencer. Makes sense to me.
Sidenote: The replacement actor in the role of Patrick this week didn't sit well with me. It's not that he did a poor job; I just hate seeing new faces on my beloved characters. Good thing Jason Thompson is back. He was missed.
Scoops and Spoilers:
Don't be surprised to see recent storylines dropped as if they never existed. Head writer Bob Guza has claimed pretty much everything that happened while he was on strike didn't really happen. Stories rumored to be dropped include the 'Olivia secret' that was listed here as an upcoming spoiler last week.
This week Carly will be faced with the reality of checking Michael into a long-term care facility. She will fight with Jax and Sonny to bring the boy home, but will realize the error of her ways when she finds young Morgan trying to wake up his older brother.
Ian tries to use Maxie as leverage. Alexis witnesses Jerry kissing Claudia. Anna asks Patrick if he's going to make an honest woman out of Robin.
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Article comments
1 - Dan Schneider
'Head writer Bob Guza has claimed pretty much everything that happened while he was on strike didn't really happen.'
Which stories might these be, Connie?
2 - Connie Phillips
Dan --
Storylines mentioned specifically are Jason's injury to his hands, Kate's heart condition resulting from the shooting and her 'oliva'secret.' Don't be surprised if you never hear another mention of any of these.
Of course, it's going to be much more interesting to watch Kate try to explain to Sonny why she paid off Mike's shooter than deal with a child she had to give up on her climb to the top. (Yes, that was sarcasm. And also just my guess as to what the Oliva secret was.)
It would seem to me Jason dropping Ian with a single shot yesterday was another attempt at cleaning up what Guza perceives as stories not written by him that got to go. Tragic really, there was a lot of potential in that character.
It makes me wonder just who Patrick hung out with in Med School. First there was the predator English professor who went to get him a cup of coffee during the Metro Court hostage crisis, never to be seen from again, and then the dastardly Dr. D. He needs better friends.
3 - Dan Schneider
Yes, Devlin had potential, but he's not the first character of potential that a soap has gotten rid of.
It wd be interesting if they linked Patrick to some past GH drs, like Mark Dante or Jeff Webber, etc. They cd have been mentors when he was on the outs w Noah.
4 - Connie Phillips
Oohhh Dan! Awesome idea!!
There were rumors back around Christmas time the Drake Hogestyn would be jumping ship at Days of Our Lives and coming to GH as Jeff Webber. As it turned out the actor stayed where he was and I'm not sure what happened to the plans to bring Dr. Jeff back. It's possible they were derailed by the writer's strike.
We get a brand new doctor starting next week (I think). He'll work at the facility where Carly finally agrees to put Michael.