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November 7, 2006
This
week, General Hospital served us a soufflé of lost love with a dash of
shoot-out. For dessert, try our newest beefsteak, instead of
cheesecake-Detective Rodriguez. He’s delicious.
I like
the Haunted Star. It makes everyone shiny and golden. I do find it
entertaining that all of Port Charles seems to choose the same night to head
out to the casino. Perhaps Tracy puts a “come gamble” chemical in the water
supply once a month. Or maybe it’s only open when Luke’s in town, so
everyone rushes to make it big before he inevitably closes the place down
early.
Today,
Carly asked Jax the question to end all questions, “Who’s more annoying, you
or Sonny?” That’s like chicken before the egg, right there.
Increased screen time for Cruz Rodriguez! I vote for making him a
supporting cast member. He’s already got a last name for his first name,
that’s a surefire sign of soapworthiness. Plus, he’s a cop who actually
seems good at his job and has chemistry with all the women in proximity.
Yes, he did help Sam escape, but only because he believes she’s being framed
by Ric. Which means he’s smart, too. We are in desperate need of men on
this soap who haven’t slept with the same women. I’m looking at you Jason,
Sonny, and Jax. Anytime one of these guys shacks up with someone, I can’t
help but trace my way through all the other people they’ve slept with,
inevitably ending up at one or both of the other two guys. Eeeew.
I am
completely uninterested in the Capers of Jason and Sam. It’s like I’ve been
watching this movie called “Stupidest Female On Earth” for the last 6 months
and we’ve just gotten to the climax where the main character proves her
stupidity beyond a shadow of a doubt. I’m all for an “on the run” storyline
but only if there’s a reason for the running. Sam spent, what, one hour
under arrest? She didn’t even talk to a lawyer. Who, with a shred of
smarts, would decide that running was their only choice at that point? I
hope she gets caught, found innocent for stealing evidence, and then
convicted for assault and escaping police custody. Maybe she’d realize
she’d been an idiot then. Naw, that’d take critical thinking. She’d
probably just blame Alexis for it all somehow. “If only you’d accepted me
for who I am, I wouldn’t have ever gotten a decent job at the police station
where I could be framed for helping my mobster boyfriend. I hate you,
Mom.”
I wish I
could join in on the Luke and Laura bandwagon, but I have a secret. I think
I want Luke with Tracy. Wait; don’t throw those rotten tomatoes until you
hear me out! Seeing those two together is part of what got me back into
General Hospital after five years. It’s such an odd, fun, and completely
unanticipated pairing. I’ve been mesmerized the few times when Tracy and
Luke have shown an inkling of affection for each other. Both actors have
played it phenomenally understated. I think there’s great potential for the
long slow build of a love story. Tracy’s someone who could understand
Luke’s undying love for Laura and accept that their own love was different
but good. I really hope to see that happen someday, and while I’ll enjoy
Laura before she slips into oblivion again, I’ll mainly be cheering her on
with setting her kids’ lives straight. Maybe Luke will keep a bit of his
softer side this time around and be able to share it with Spankypants.
Next
week’s special: A centercut of doctors in love. Might taste a bit tough at
first, but is sure to melt in your mouth after a few defensive tirades.
Enjoy.
The
Gourmez
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