Wednesday 06-08-2016

Alright everyone... apologies again.  My own personal soap opera has gotten in the way; I finished my residency in Georgia, then traveled on to Florida to see my mother.  Had a wonderful time, three very relaxing and enjoyable days, then made the trek back home to Texas.  For two weeks, my mom told me how much she missed me, wanted me to come back, etc.  It was so nice to have reconnected with her, after she declared me dead last year (on Mother's Day) for forgetting to check the oil in the 2003 Mazda she had given me, as partial payment for work I did on her Duncannville house in 2014.  The engine threw a rod after I'd had it only six months.  With that behind us, we were in a good place again, even though she never apologized for declaring me dead; I forgave her, because I love her.

However, two weeks ago, everything changed again.  My daughter, who has been fostering a sibling set of three (two brothers and a sister) for the past year and a half, sent a text on our group thread, telling us that the children were being put up for adoption - their biological parents are both in jail for killing their last baby while high on Meth, and the grandparents have not been able to pass classes to prove their ability to care for the kids.  Now, for the past year or so, we have had discussions between the three of us about how these kids needed to stay with Kasey... but somehow my mother remained oblivious to those conversations and when Kasey said the paperwork will be finalized in August for the adoption, my mother asked, "what adoption?"  Kasey replied, "the one that's going to let the kids stay with me."  All of the sudden, everything changed.  My mom accused my daughter and I of scheming behind her back - she agreed to 'let' Kasey foster while living in this home, but, she said, she did NOT agree to adoption!  I asked when a granddaughter had to get permission from her grandmother to have children; my mom's response was to shut off my phone.  

The last hold my mother had over me was the fact that she paid for my phone; I now have my own account and am no longer under her thumb (which upsets her).  I can take her abusing me and look past it (it's nothing new...she has been this way my entire life), but when she started being ugly to my daughter, and threatening to put my grandchildren at risk, she crossed the line.  My daughter's name is on the Deed, along with my mother and step-father; she did that, so that in the event of their death, the house could go straight to Kasey without probate.  She loved my daughter so much - reminds her so much of my deceased sister, its frightening - bragged about how smart, and beautiful and talented she is all the time; and now, because she's butt-hurt about not being 'consulted' prior to Kasey committing to adopt those kids, she's going to be hateful, saying things she doesn't mean, hurling insults, and ruin our relationships supposedly forever??  Whatever.

Back to General Hospital... Sonny and Ava meet at the park - he wants to talk to her about Avery, but they end up talking about Morgan.  Ava begins belittling Sonny (says he uses Carly as a crutch); not much of a role model for Morgan. Sonny blames her for confusing Morgan and playing games with him; he tells her they are releasing him today.  Andre talks to Morgan, who went back to the hospital after the 4th of July celebration; he thinks he is ready for outpatient treatment.  But Morgan doesn't want to leave the hospital; he says he feels like a freak.  Andre encourages him; he believes this is best for him.  When Sonny goes to see him, Morgan accuses Sonny of interfering in his life.  Sabrina goes in with Michael for questioning, fully cooperating; she admits to going with Carlos freely, but says she was then was held hostage when she wanted to leave.

Alexis begins to panic; she tells Julian that she had thought about turning him in, but she changed her mind - she was going to destroy the shirt.  He tells her they should do it together...he turns ugly and somewhat violent; says he knows she was turning on him and he will retaliate if she makes one more mistake. Then he apologizes and begs her to tell him that their marriage still has a chance.  Alexis looks terrified, but stands up to him, telling him he has been a liar the entire time.

Anna demands that Paul release Sabrina; she knows her, her baby is here and she is not a flight risk.  Paul agrees; Sabrina thanks Anna.  Tracy shows Dillon pictures of the baby; Dillon is concerned about her attachment to 'little Edward' but she defends her actions.  When they get home, Tracy talks Sabrina into moving in with her so she can be close to the baby.  Kiki tells Ava about Dillon (that they have gotten close) but tells her she isn't rushing into anything.  Ava starts to get too motherly and Kiki pulls back; they discuss keeping their conversation more general.