Distressed about the events that are unfolding with Sonny, Jason, and Carly, Spinelli is determined to help and turns to Maxie for advice while she’s working at Kate’s office. Sonny shows up looking for Kate and Spinelli exuberantly spouts his advice on the paternity situation, which enrages an already angry mobster and causes him to pound on Spinelli’s face. Kate intercedes to calm Sonny down, while Maxie takes Spinelli home so she can keep an eye on him.
The interactions that unfold between these two seem almost dream-like (Spinelli’s, not Maxie’s). Maxie is super sweet, attentive, and accommodating, which is also setting up the possibility of this unlikely couple hooking up. The next morning, Mac finds them in bed and unceremoniously throws the Jackal out, which leads to an awkward conversation about Maxie moving out. Spinelli also walked away thinking he and the Maxinista made love six times the previous night, only to learn later that that was not the case.
After leaving Carly, Jason returns to Sonny to tell him that he’ll take over the business if Sonny signs over his parental rights to Michael and Morgan. It took revealing that Carly was ready to run away with Morgan to get him to acquiesce. Sonny delivered the news to Carly in person. She is very emotionally relieved, even though not long before Sonny’s arrival, Jax had just returned and confirmed that their relationship is in serious trouble.
Jason steps into his new position immediately, interrupting a Zacchara business meeting to let them know he’s the one they will deal with from now on. What this means for the future is very much in question, as Johnny and Anthony continued to butt heads over the business and his relationship with Lulu, which is now out in the open.
Anthony made overt threats to Lulu in front of Johnny as a means to control him, and Trevor continued to try and get in the middle of everything by offering Johnny and Lulu his help and protection. Neither were takers. Logan, however, popped in on Lulu to warn her yet again to get away from Johnny, for her own safety. A true Spencer, she scoffed and insisted she could take care of herself.
Article comments
1 - Connie Phillips
Nice job, Robin. Thanks for stepping in and taking over the feature when I decided I needed a break.
I have to agree with you about the Sonny, Jason, Carly situation. This isn't the first time Sonny's felt the need to disassociate himself with the mob, and you have to wonder if he'll end up having to step back in. Jason didn't want to take it over, never really has. They both made these choices over guilt.
You have to love how it doesn't even bother Carly to associate with Jason -- head of the mob, but Sonny -- head of the mob was bad for her and the boys.
I do have to say I love Maxie and Spin. I never thought they would grow on me, but the growth we've seen in Maxie since Georgie's death has really given that character depth. On the other hand, Lulu has been grinding on my nerves.
I'm looking forward to the summer fun with Noah, Eli and Anna! Should be great, light viewing and a break from the heavy mob stories.
2 - Dan Schneider
I wondered what was going on? Hope you'll write some features, Connie.
So when did you start watching GH, Robin?
I recall I was on summer vacation, w no pals around, when my sis and her pal got me watching the show to kill time. That was 1980, when Luke & Laura were being chased by Hutch the hitman.
20 years, so I'm guessing you started watching when Bobbi and Jake Meyer owned the Brownstone, and when Lucy Coe seduced Alan Q?
3 - Robin Kavanagh
Thanks Connie! I hope you'll feel free to step back in whenever you like. Totally agree on the mob, Maxie and Lulu stuff. Though many of the storylines have gotten me down lately, I am enjoying the few bright spots that are around. While I haven't been giving Robin and Patrick much attention in the last month or so, it was nice to see them getting along and heading toward some kind of permanent relationship as parents. Also LOVE the Diane/Max thing. Two fiesty characters like them can only explode onscreen.
I've never been a big Maxie fan, but if they're setting her up to be with Spin, I think that could be a cool way for her to turn around. Like Liz did after her rape and relationship with Lucky. He could be her redemption, and I think it's about time for her to grow up.
4 - Robin Kavanagh
Hi Dan! I must confess, I started watching GH when I was a kid, about 7 or 9-ish, for two reasons. One, my older sister was into it obsessively, and two, they had a little girl my age named Robin as a character.
Yes, I remember the days of Lucy and Alan; a vague recollection of that mystery involving Robin, her parents and her porcelain doll; remember Tony and Bobby at the Brownstone; BJ's birth and death; Sean Donnelly as police commissioner; and when Scott Baldwin was known as Butcher (that right?).
Some of my memories are fuzzy, though, so I'm hoping if I'm off on something historic, you'll jump in and set me straight :)