GLMP Reactions: Episode 15760, Wednesday, September 18, 2009

wrdowen Posted: Sep 17 2009, 09:51 PM


I'd like to dedicate today's show in Ivn's memory.



Residents of Springfield say their farewells.

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stephw27 Posted: Sep 18 2009, 02:06 PM


Puddle, I am just a puddle already and the show has just started!


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Anna Karenina Posted: Sep 18 2009, 02:37 PM

Wendy, Ivn would have loved seeing his precious Lynn in the final show even for a fleeting moment.

I am curious to see how you all will respond to the last scene.



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stephw27 Posted: Sep 18 2009, 02:55 PM

Loved the final scene! It's the way it should be--Always!!

Been crying so much, I missed Lynn!


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stephw27 Posted: Sep 18 2009, 04:46 PM

So sad to see the show end today, but, it was so nice to see happiness win out in the end! After all the awful spoilers about Henry, Mallet, Phillip and Rick dying, we get happiness!

Liked how they opened the show! Nice to see the "There is a Destiny" quote and all the GL logos through the years!

Alex is with Fletch! Bill mentioned Ben which was nice!
Mel and Cyrus! Hot stuff!
Rick and Mindy-so happy and what a surprise!
Frank and Blake-Love it!
Phillip and Beth- Loved Beth giving Phillip the journal and the 4 Musketeers together again with Danny and Michelle was great!
Otalia- still together and happy! Love the girls honored Frank with the name Francesca! Cute baby!
Bill and Lizzie-ended nicely with a baby boy on the way!
Mallet and Dinah-in Europe together and looking very happy! I know I love my Shaynah, but, am really okay with this.
Marina, Shayne and Henry- cute!
Remy and Christina and baby--cute!

Loved that Maureen fixed up Matt with her teacher!

Also great to see that Jon and Sarah are still in Springfield. Jon must be working for Lewis and it actually looks like him and Shayne were getting along!

And finally, what can I say about this--Jeva did get together!! Never thought it would happen, but, I am over the moon about this! Loved Josh giving himself and Reva a year to live their lives and figure things out! This was the best possible ending I could think off!


Only 2 things I would have liked to have seen--commercial free and real end credits to the show! The cast and the behind the scenes people definitely deserved real ending credits!!


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bellerose Posted: Sep 18 2009, 05:11 PM

I love it from beginning to end. I love that everyone was so happy. I love that they ended the show with Josh and Reva being together. It was great to see everyone together. It sad to know that this is it that there will never be another episode of Guiding Light. Now all we have are our memories.

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bellerose Posted: Sep 18 2009, 05:15 PM

I saw this on another website.

SOURCE: Soap Opera Digest

GL's final episode aired today and everyone in Springfield was granted a final "one-year later" scene — except for Jeffrey, who was last seen having a shoot-out with Edmund. As Josh and Reva drove off together to presumably start a new life together, Jeffrey's whereabouts were never addressed. So, where is he? GL rep explains that his absence was intentional, and the story was purposely left open-ended. "When Reva tells Josh she's not ready, that's all about Jeffrey and her trying to move on," says the rep. Reva believes Jeffrey is dead and, a year later, he very well could be. Guess it's up to the viewers to decide!

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stephw27 Posted: Sep 18 2009, 05:18 PM

Honestly, I wasn't bothered with Jeffrey's absence. He was never one of my favorite characters.


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bellerose Posted: Sep 18 2009, 05:35 PM

I don't like the fact that he just left his wife and child and nothing change in a year. So I am happy that Colin can have a father figure in Josh. I love that Josh and Reva can be together. I agree with Stephw.


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sosquare Posted: Sep 18 2009, 08:45 PM

Margaritas for all! With or without salt on the rim, your choice! You all deserve it after today!

Wendy, I love your dedicating today's thread to IVN. And RM for the lovely, lively picture of Kahlil in the Coffee House.


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stephw27 Posted: Sep 18 2009, 08:48 PM

How about some sugar on the rim!!??

Yes, very nice that this thread was dedicated to IVN. I wonder what he would have thought about today's show.


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sosquare Posted: Sep 18 2009, 08:55 PM

Margaritas for all! With or without salt on the rim, your choice! You all deserve it after today!

Wendy, I love your dedicating today's thread to IVN. And RM for the lovely, lively picture of Kahlil in the Coffee House.

Steph, I liked your rundown of all that happened today. Even though I just finished watching the episode, it was a great reminder of what all happened.

I have ususally ff through the opening song since it changed because I liked the theme song I grew up with. Today I am glad I watched it as it grouped past and present characters together in a theme. I was especially touched by the photo of Lillian, Beth, and Lizzie. That started my tears.

I liked that Remy and Christina named their baby Clayton.

About halfway through the episode I realized that there wouldn't be a "Next...On Guiding Light" announcement. Tears again.

I of course will watch today's show again...and again...and again.

My only two wishes about these ending episodes is 1) I wish they hadn't wasted so much air time on Jeffrey and Edmund and 2) I wish Bill and Lizzie had said they were naming the baby Harlan Alan, after H.B. and Alan S.



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stephw27 Posted: Sep 18 2009, 09:02 PM

Square, I know I need to watch again!! Didn't catch that baby Boudreaux was named Clayton. Must have been when Krista plopped her butt in front of the TV!

I was tearing up when the still showed the halftime bumper and said Guiding Light the drama is "Always On. " If only...

Of course we had a cheesy daytime promo with Let's Make a Deal and what's left of CBS' soaps before GL started. That did not sit well with me.


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sosquare Posted: Sep 18 2009, 09:16 PM

Oh, and I also LOVED that James was driving a MINI-COOPER convertible when he arrived and later drove off with Daisy and Ashlee. Surely that was on purpose.


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stephw27 Posted: Sep 18 2009, 09:18 PM

Gotta love the subtlety of that!


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elisa trapt Posted: Sep 18 2009, 09:27 PM

Hi everybody,

I know I've been largely absent the last few months. Real life has been crazy busy and summer was over before I knew it. I've been watching the final weeks of GL faithfully, with mixed emotions, and maybe been trying to distance myself a little. But tonight...it came crashing down, and I knew I had to get to GLMP.

My mom came over, and we watched the last two episodes together, both in complete tears by the end. It started for me when James and Phillip began playing frisbee, and I don't think I stopped until the end  .

I thought, all in all, for the short time period they had, they wrapped things up really well. It had the feeling of days gone by, when the town would come together, almost as if drawn together rather than b/c of any set plan. Everyone just "showed up" at Remy and Christina's wedding - how did they know to be there? Who cares? They were there, and that's what mattered. And then they all mad dashed across town to say goodbye to Daisy and Ashlee.

There was humor, sadness, tears, laughter, love, family - all the things GL was built on. The people who needed to end up together, ended up together. Even my Dinah and Mallet   . Everyone gave a beautiful performance (though I have no idea how they did those final scenes w/o bursting into tears every 5 seconds) And, (where's Thorny?), I have not enjoyed Reva in the last two years as much as I did these last two days. KZ showed why she is a powerhouse - understated when she needed to be, emotional when it was called for. I really could not think of a better final image for GL - Jeva off on a new adventure, with the lighhouse behind them, ready to guide them home when they return.

I'm not quite sure I believe it's over, but it was a hell of a ride. Thank you, GL. And thank you to all of you here at GLMP - I've been scarce, I know, but I've been thinking about you all the same, and I know you guys are going through the same thing. So I know you'll indulge me in my slightly long-winded post. Love to you all  .




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stephw27 Posted: Sep 18 2009, 09:31 PM

Elisa, nice to see you!   Your post was not long winded at all! Very heartfelt and wonderful! Glad you joined us tonight!


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elisa trapt Posted: Sep 18 2009, 10:15 PM

Hiya, steph! Thank you, I wouldn't be anywhere else   .


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sosquare Posted: Sep 18 2009, 10:20 PM

Elisa,


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wrdowen Posted: Sep 18 2009, 11:08 PM

Whew!!! I finally made myself watch it!.
DAMN!!! My heart is broke .
But if it has to end I couldn't have been happier with how our most wonderful characters finished their journey in Springfield.
First my Phillip and Beth
Then Alex and Fletcher, after Holly and Ed earlier this week. Mel and Cyrus.
Billy and Vanessa...... and when I saw Mindy and Rick, OMG,I thought what more could I ask for.
Then we had Marina and Shayne... I actually like her better with Shayne.
As soon as I got out of my mouth to Rick that I really wanted to see Dinah one more time....there she was and I loved that she was with Mallet. I've only really liked this Mallet with Dinah.
BUT AND THE BIG ONE was "ALWAYS" ,Josh and Reva.    
I had already accepted that GL was not going to give me that final part of a reunion and I could live with them being friends. But today I got the Reva back that I've loved for years. She was just not Reva Shayne to me with Jeffrey.
I was crying, jumping for joy and then sobbing. This was it. The end.
For close to 40 years GL has been in my life. I feel lost.
I just told Rick for the first time I don't even feel interested in any of the other soaps.
I will get back on track but this is too hard right now.

I know that Ivn is smiling down on all of us .


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smiley Posted: Sep 19 2009, 12:04 AM

Wendy, I just finally got to watch it too. My reaction is much the same as yours. I feel so happy for the endings that all these characters got. But at the same time, I feel sad that their stories aren't going to go on (at least on-screen). I am still kind of in disbelief that we won't get to see a grand Phillip and Beth wedding, or what's going to happen with Daisy and James...It feels really weird to me.

It was such a happy episode overall though. The writers did such a nice job of wrapping up the storylines in ways that made sense and stuck with the core of all the characters. I loved seeing all the characters on screen together and at the park at the same time.

Love Fletch coming back for Alex. I always thought those two belonged together and rooted for their reunion (especially after the writers had Holly cheat on Roger with Fletcher, ugh...still mad about that, but I digress...). Loved that Bill mentioned how much he missed Ben.

I agree that I also like Marina much better with Shayne. And so glad that Dinah and Mallet are off on another adventure together. When they're together they seem truly themselves. And Cyrus and Mel are so hot!

Loved the 4 Musketeers reunion and Rick and Mindy ending up together. Phillip and Beth have one of those beautiful, sweeping love stories that I have always enjoyed. (Even though Jim Lemay was a real nice guy, I was happy when James turned out to be Phillip's son back when they had sex in the wrecked plane). I liked when James told his dad he was right where he wanted to be. That was a great line.

Anyway, I feel like I have so much more I want to say about this, but I think that's all I can say for now. What a beautiful show.



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Shawnee Posted: Sep 19 2009, 07:38 AM

I don't want to post here. Next week there will not be a post in this section. There is no more GL of today.

The last episode was good, all good, but I am sad.


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cihanl Posted: Sep 19 2009, 08:39 AM

Shawnee,I'm with you. Usually the minute i get the TV alone, I watch GL - it took me until this morning to watch this time. I had to literally make myself, because I know that never again will I get the option.

Loved the last couple shows - very happy with almost every resolution. I admit that it took everything I had not to FF through the Jeffrey/Edmund stuff - not just because it's so stupid, but because it was such an insult to those two actors. And I'm not happy with the lack of resolution there, but I figured that would happen so that they could have the Jeva reunion. (You know that wouldn't have made me as happy as some of you, because we all know as soon as they get together they start making their own and everyone else's lives miserable.   Plus, with no resolution for Jeffrey and Reva - well, that's a bit awkward.) But I can see why they did that. Although did anyone else hear a thunderclap around 3:53?   Maybe IVN's opinion of the show ending with Josh and Reva's redux part 11?

I teared up throughout the show, but for some reason, the couple that made me tear up the most was the reunion of Daisy and James - maybe simply because I know that I will never get to see what happens with these two. Everyone else has history and memories - but not these two.

Also teared up at MR being able to pop that big ol' belly ahead of her.
Got confused for a minute when I saw Blake carrying Francesca - for a second, I thought Frankie did some REALLY fast work!  Until I realized who's baby it was.

All in all, though, given how much they had to fit in to the last few weeks, I think that they did an amazing job. My friends in Springfield are happy. I'll have to console myself with that. I guess we are like Dinah and Mallet - we'll have to be happy together with the memories we have of the people that we love in our other hometown of Springfield.

I have to say too that the commercials for the other happy wonderful soaps and cheesy game shows really annoyed me, but I might be a bit sensitive today.

And finally, kudos on that great end shot of the truck coming down the road, through the trees, with the lighthouse in the background. THE END. Gosh, that was hard to see.



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stephw27 Posted: Sep 19 2009, 09:49 AM

QUOTE (Shawnee @ Sep 19 2009, 07:38 AM)
I don't want to post here. Next week there will not be a post in this section. There is no more GL of today.

The last episode was good, all good, but I am sad.

 The last day of our daily thread!! So sad!!!


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Shawnee Posted: Sep 19 2009, 12:24 PM

Ok, I think I can opine now. *sigh*

I think Ivn would be thoroughly pissed off that Reva got to utter the last line of the show, and that it was "Always". I however, thought it fitting. Not just for Reva and Josh(ua), but for all of us. I am neither thrilled nor unhappy they got back together, I figured it would happen though. There was just no way at all to bring back Jeffrey and have any sort of resolution in the time frame they had. I would not have forgiven him, ever, and I still hate that Jon kept this secret and it seems she will never know.

Rick and Mindy were cute, but I feel like it was just thrown in so we wouldn't have to worry about poor Rick lol.

Alez and Fletch, well hell yeah!! Loved that. And Marj had me in buckets of tears with her wink and wave. I have said it before, you can tell someone's last scenes, either with someone or alone, that had to be hers. What a treasure she is!

James and Daisy with the I love yous, sweet!

Babies, babies, babies! Loved all of that! I wonder if Francesca was JLs baby, she looked to be about the right age. Marina and Shayne, saw that one coming the minute Dinah met that nun in Bosnia lol. Dinah and Mallet, nice too. Their time together was during a non-watching period I had, so I am not so familiar with them as a couple, but I liked having the closure. I certainly know he had zero chemistry with his real life fiance!

Jon and Sarah, Bill and Lizzie, very VERY happy with this ending! As a mom who did not raise her son for part of his life, this story has always resonated with me and at times I have hated both Jon and Lizzie for their choices. I was happy to see her be able to lose that awful bag and sport that HUGE belly and eat a hot dog!

Happy about Frank and Blake too. I wouldn't pair them together until these last few months when Blake has really gone through a transformation and softened so much. Would have been nice to see her kids there though.

The last scene, with the lighthouse and "The End", well that says it all. The end. So sad, but again I am happy with the ending they gave us.


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cihanl Posted: Sep 19 2009, 02:22 PM

I am too, Shawnee - and if it had to end, then I really can't think that they could have done a much better job than they did. They got it all in without rushing too much, and gave us closure on so many things, while still making it clear that life will go on in "Springfield" even if we can't see it.


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MinnieBannister Posted: Sep 19 2009, 10:16 PM

I was back in PA on Friday and watch the show as I began watching it, with my mom. Mom had quit watching during the Reva clone story and she had watched from the beginning. But she wanted to see the end and had me show her the tape of the show when Alan died. Boy, that was hard to watch again.

As for the final show after all the emotion of the prior 3 days it felt a little anti-climactic for me. It was nice seeing everyone get their happy ending, however. I think the only part that had some real meat to it was the Reva/Josh story and I thought that was really well done. I was disappointed that Alan didn't appear at all, not even when they showed the cast during the theme song. I was hoping there would at least me memory footage or maybe we'd hear his voice when Phillip remembered something he said, etc. I didn't like that he was left out of the final episode. Same for Jeffery. I think there should have been a little something. I think at the very least all the regular actors on the show should have gotten a little bit of time on the last show. I was surprised not to see any cast credits at the end, also.

So sad to see the show go. I'm really going to miss it.



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wrdowen Posted: Sep 19 2009, 10:42 PM

Minnie , I know what you're saying. As much as I loved how the characters ended up in the finale it was rushed and anti climatic after the drama filled, well written eppies all week.
The Josh/ Reva part was very well done and written.
I thought the Christina/Remy 3rd marriage was silly. But as I said I do find comfort in continuing these story lines in my head with the couples I had rooted for mostly being together on Sept. 18th.

I was never a huge Jeffrey fan but I didn't dislike him either like many. I thought both Jeffrey and Edmund deserved a better send off.
I just didn't care to see Jeffrey and Reva.
Also why was Vanessa not in the finale? I mean she just married Billy .





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MinnieBannister Posted: Sep 20 2009, 09:54 PM

Oh, I didn't notice Vanessa wasn't on.



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marinaskye Posted: Sep 21 2009, 10:22 AM

I looked up the TV listings this morning, and The Price is Right was in GL's time slot. I have to admit, that hurt a little.

And Vanessa should have been in the finale (actually, a lot of people should have been in the finale, but it's too late to quibble).

It was all done in the best way it could have been done, and I was glad to see some of my favorites get their happy ending.



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MinnieBannister Posted: Sep 21 2009, 11:24 AM

In Cleveland they put one of those judge shows in GL's time slot.





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stephw27 Posted: Sep 21 2009, 02:03 PM

QUOTE (MinnieBannister @ Sep 21 2009, 11:24 AM)
In Cleveland they put one of those judge shows in GL's time slot.

Judge Mathis, think I'll pass on that too.


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cihanl Posted: Sep 21 2009, 03:01 PM

They moved Dr. Phil up in our area, and put Judge Judy on 4-5 in his place.

I think I'd rather watch Judge Judy than Dr. Phil. And I would certainly rather watch GL than ANY of the options provided.


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stephw27 Posted: Sep 21 2009, 03:13 PM

None of these shows sound like very good options at all. I want my GL!!


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cihanl Posted: Sep 21 2009, 03:28 PM

Me too, Steph, me too...


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MinnieBannister Posted: Sep 21 2009, 07:27 PM

I'm done with CBS period. They can go jump in the lake."





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stephw27 Posted: Sep 21 2009, 07:29 PM

I know how you feel about CBS, Minnie.


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TyrusB Posted: Sep 21 2009, 08:45 PM

I enjoyed the final week, but am a little flabbergasted that Jonathon knows Jeffrey is alive, but didn't tell Reva. I don't care for that being left in the air.

I loved seeing everyone a year later. That was a nice touch.

Also loved that Bill and Fletcher mentioned Ben. I expected a similar reference to Harley, Alan-Michael, Lucy, Amanda, and Vicki.

But, overall, I enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces and sending so many characters off with happy endings.

GLMP Reactions: Episode 15759, Wednesday, September 17, 2009

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wrdowen Posted: Sep 16 2009, 09:50 PM

Josh decides to look for a life elsewhere;
Jeffrey threatens Edmund
Rick and Ed get a surprise


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Shawnee Posted: Sep 17 2009, 10:23 AM

YAY! for surprises!!


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Thornbirds Posted: Sep 17 2009, 01:55 PM

I second that. It's been great being basically spoiler free this week - as I was surpsied quite a few times throughout this eppy. Today...I will give the to GA, TP, and MD.

Marj - at the end - had in in ga-ga tears. Jonathan had me at the house...and I loved him hugging my girl at the end.

"Welcome home, indeed!"


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Shawnee Posted: Sep 17 2009, 02:18 PM

I loved the beach scene, it was dreadfully sad but so well done. So quiet and respectful. And when MD uttered her one line there I lost it. And yes, again at the end.

Loved James today, being selfless and wanting something good for Daisy. Remy and Christina- oy! I am tickled at the news, and at the same time thinking REALLY?!?! Are they gonna try and tie Danny and Michelle's record?

And speaking of Danny and Michelle, nice! Unnecessary, has nothing to do with any plot resolution, just a nice thing to happen.

I am certain we will see a Frank and Blake resolution tomorrow. Not sure what to expect with Jeffrey, Reva and Josh, it looks like that one could be left open. I was wondering if what Eddie said today was telling of how Jeffrey would just rather be out there in the world chasing bad guys anyway, and maybe he will just decide to stay gone. I imagined a Reva/Josh reunion, then Jeffrey showing up just after, but not sure how they would fit all that in.

Glad they touched on history with the house, I remember Cassie at Tammy's bedside telling Tammy she bought it. Also glad to see the mention of Cassie in the first place! TP was really good in that scene. I'm not sure, but it seems like you can tell when two people are having their last scenes together. They shot out of sequence, but it seems like you just know sometimes. Totally true with Shayne and Josh today, and I think the same with Nat and Buzz yesterday. I think today was it for KZ and TP, it seemed like a goodbye sort of thing.

Only complaint today- not a single mention of Alan-Michael.


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stephw27 Posted: Sep 17 2009, 06:55 PM

Lots of surprises today, except of course the one thing that I want to happen, isn't!!


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sosquare Posted: Sep 17 2009, 09:00 PM

When today's show opened with Phillip wearing his reading glasses, looking over arrangements for Alan, I got my first teary moment with realization it is ending. Here was our teenage, heart-throb, angst-ridden Phillip all grown up and burdened with the task of bringing closure to the life of Alan Spaulding and the show. For some reason, the reading glasses really got to me. It showed maturity, how far we have all come watching these characters grow up and screw up and get it all back together again.

The semi-silent goodbye scene at the lake with the family was poignant. I think it was fitting that Buzz, Alan's best confidant and sometimes nemesis, spoke a final farewell. Alex, brilliantly, closed the scene.

The final wrap-ups of where everyone is headed were nice. Daisy/Susan is going to college, James suports her. Jon getting the house Cassie purchased for him and Tammy, nice. Great scenes with TP today.

It was lovely seeing Holly ready to take off with Ed and Ed's family will be okay with Michelle and all moving back with Rick. Poor Rick--no woman for him? Frank, however, well, let's just say his coffee with Blake in the park better definitely be caffeinated if we're going to see this romance blossom...and quick!

Remy may finally have his baby.

Cyrus and Mel were great. That would have been a storyline to really explore and make more sense in the longrun.

Jeffrey and Edmund--I just don't get it. It's like the writers are stretching out a storyline that no one really cares about. Leading up to a cliffhanger or dramatic ending that, given the circumstances, isn't really that big of a deal.

I'm really sad about this. I have never been at the "end" of soap before. Do any of you keep thinking Alan's going to reappear, alive and well, saying he faked his death to teach everyone a lesson? That's the kind of thinking I've been having throughout this entire farewell. No one ever dies, marriages don't last, divorces don't last.....but that's when we know there'll be a show the next day.

heck.



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bellerose Posted: Sep 17 2009, 09:58 PM

Today was great but sad to know that it is going to end soon. I love people are getting their happy ending but sad to know that the show has to end when everyone is coming back. I know that they only come back because the show is ending. I was so hoping that Josh and Reva would get together but it doesn't look like they are.


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wrdowen Posted: Sep 17 2009, 10:34 PM

And another tearjerker but I loved the surprises.
I heard Fletcher was coming back but had forgotten and was totally surprised and I was just bawling when Alex saw and grabbed him.
Loved that Danny and Michelle are coming home . And the Bauer house is full of Bauers' again as it should be.
ED and HOLLY!!!!!!! I had no idea MG would be back. Around the world with ED, what a great ending for these two.
I am really sad that we won't see a Cyrus and Mel relationship blossom. I love them together.
for Remy. I'm not crazy over Christina but still so happy to see him so happy and he's going to be a daddy.
Loved the scattering of Alan's ashes . As I was watching I was remembering when some of the ashes of Roger Thorpe flew in Alan's eye that day.
Only the Spaudling's and their spouses there. Perfect .
Square, I kept thinking yesterday when Alex went in and spoke to Alan under that sheet,that I wished he would just pop up and say "Got ya".
RN couldn't have looked more sexy with his chin on HB's truck window wanting to go and get his true love.
And, MY Phillip. I was thinking the same thing, back to the first day he walked on the set and how I instantly loved him to now with his gray hair and reading glasses and him now being the head "man" of the family with Alan gone.
TP can really jerk at my heart. Love the low key , caring Jon. He and Reva were fantastic at the house .
I see absolutely no reason for these Jeff/Edmund scenes though I could look at Eddie all day. Edmund should have had a better send off than this.
I keep thinking of all the ways these SLs could just go on and on and how it would happen. I am in denial that tomorrow is it.



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stephw27 Posted: Sep 18 2009, 06:27 AM

Watching yesterday, it almost had me believing that the show would go on and that it wouldn't end. Life ending, life beginning, new romances in bloom, new beginnings and yet today is it! Somehow it just doesn't seem right! Really feeling cheated that GL is almost over.

Loved how Ed showed up at Holly's door! Was totally not expecting that! Fletcher visiting Alex--wonderful! Two sets of characters I would love to see more of! Alan's memorial was very poignant. The setting on the beach was also wonderful. serence and peaceful. Hoping that Alan is finally at peace.

Happy that Rick has Michelle, Danny and the kids back in Springfield! Now if only he would get a girlfriend and Jude would come home!

Frank finally getting his date with Blake makes me happy! Hoping we at least get to see them meet today and see their reactions!

Can't help but loving Mel and Cyrus--such and unlikely pairing, but, I think it really would have been great given the chance!

Great that Jon and Sarah are going to live in the house that Cassie bought for Jon and Tammy! Loved the scene where he was talking to Tammy!

Not seeing my Jeva back together which kind of doesn't make me too happy!! Would love one more happy ending.

Sadly, it didn't seem like Edmund and Jeffrey really had a place in yesterday's episode.



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JaneW Posted: Sep 18 2009, 11:52 AM

I just watched Thursday's show. Man, so much is going on. The only part I didn't enjoy was the Jeffrey the Hunter part. I am just not buying that story. They should have had him kill Edmund today. Maybe tomorrow. . . or is that chase going to go on into infinity? I'm not reading any spoilers so I'll just have to wait for the final episode. Man I hate writing the words "final episode!"

GLMP Reactions: Episode 15758, Tuesday, September 15, 2009

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wrdowen Posted: Sep 14 2009, 08:43 PM

Josh makes a bold decision;
Phillip can't believe what he sees.


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Thornbirds Posted: Sep 15 2009, 09:57 AM

I just don't know what to say.

They're killing me here.

Such a great day. Get ready for tears.

Phillip and Beth fans should be happy.

Sarah meets the Spauldings.

Alan Spaulding is finally recognized as a Hero in Springfield.

Alan and Buzz have a great scene.

Josh tells Reva he's leaving.

But the ending....

I am floored. if I should say what it is...let me know. But I want people to be as surprised as I was. All is can say is...ONCE AGAIN...A grown man is crying in his office at 11 AM...sooooo NOT cool.



P.S. Minnie, sweetie....THIS is YOUR day!!!!!!!!!


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rmw Posted: Sep 15 2009, 10:00 AM

One BIG GMLP to your Thorny. It's so nice of you to
take the time to recap from your office.

I'm really very upset and sad Josh it leaving.



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Shawnee Posted: Sep 15 2009, 10:06 AM

Everything I have been feeling about losing the show just came pouring out at the ending of today's show. Heaving sobs, scared my kid, everything. I am heartbroken. All of it was great, even the sad part, just great writing. I loved it, but I am really heavy hearted now. Wow.


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Thornbirds Posted: Sep 15 2009, 10:20 AM

Oh, yeah..I am a Y&R fan...but, um....really what was the point of having Jeanne Cooper and Christian LeBlanc there today? As different (random?) characters, none the less. Did CBS/P&G PAY them for a pointless cameo...when..say...ED should have been there to have words with Lillian, for example.

Sorry.



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rmw Posted: Sep 15 2009, 10:35 AM

I agree Thorny, it was a waste having Jeanne and Christian guest spot.


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stephw27 Posted: Sep 15 2009, 10:38 AM

Thorny.... thank you so much! I am so looking forward to today's show! Shawnee...wow, that was some reaction! Better have the Kleenex ready today, sounds like a real tearjerker!!



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wrdowen Posted: Sep 15 2009, 10:39 AM

Thanks so much Thorny.

I was really upset that I read that spoiler yesterday.
It was leaked out on another board.

It will be late tonight before I can watch it.

I do believe that Jeanne C and Michael L. just did this with no pay . From what I read they just wanted to pay respect to GL. And I didn't even noticed them the first time I watched.


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stephw27 Posted: Sep 15 2009, 10:44 AM

Haven't seen the spoiler for today's show yet. Could be a good thing. I want to be surprised when I watch today!!



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Shawnee Posted: Sep 15 2009, 10:45 AM

I have avoided spoilers like the plague! I found out about Buzz and Lillian from TS of all people! I have hidden Facebook feeds and Tweets from anything GL related. If I had known about today, I don't think it would have hit as hard but even if the show wasn't ending, that was rough.

Steph, my reaction was a little over the top, but I have had a lot of loss this year, it's really mostly me. It will get you, but don't worry too much!

I thought it was nice of JC and CL to want to pay respect, especially JC who is a soap dinosaur (in a good way). But I agree, precious moments could have been spent on pertinent characters. Nice of Josh to mention Marah by he way, geez!



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MinnieBannister Posted: Sep 15 2009, 11:08 AM

Thanks Thorny. I'm looking forward to and dreading going home to watch it later. I swear Ron deserves an Emmy this year. He has really done a great job, especially these last several weeks. If there is any justice he'll finally get one. I pretty much figured by what was said at the camping trip how this was going to end, but it's still heartbreaking nonetheless.



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Thornbirds Posted: Sep 15 2009, 02:22 PM

Still sad with goose bumps..as I just thought of the scene Reva shared today with Alan....just makes ya think! She actually kissed him (goodbye?!) It was fitting...and I loved Alan's apology to little Sarah, too.



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Shawnee Posted: Sep 15 2009, 02:51 PM

thorny, thinking back there have been so many little goodbyes, I just didn't see them. Today when Buzz said "you did it" and he said "yeah, I did it". That was foreshadowing for sure. I am anxious about how the next three days are going to go, I don't want it to end on such a sad note.

All in all, this has been a really beautiful story of redemption.



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stephw27 Posted: Sep 15 2009, 02:55 PM


NOOO!!!!!



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bellerose Posted: Sep 15 2009, 03:21 PM

I was happy to see that Philip and Beth getting engage and then him going to his father. Then when he touch Alan shoulder and then when he said daddy you could feel his panic in his voice and then realizing that Alan was gone and he broke down, brake my heart. I'm going to miss this show so much. That scene was so powerful. I love everything about today episode. It just sad that it all coming to an end.

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stephw27 Posted: Sep 15 2009, 03:27 PM

It was nice to see the Phillip and Beth engagement! When Phillip walked up to Alan, I thought he was reflecting on things and then when he didn't move or respond, I started to cry. So sad!!



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MinnieBannister Posted: Sep 15 2009, 03:35 PM

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as I just thought of the scene Reva shared today with Alan....just makes ya think!

I'm glad they got a nice little scene together. They've been through so much together over the years. I always liked that no matter how much they hated each other there was still a fondness there for each other, too.

I'm glad these last few weeks we got to see the loving Alan that I always knew was there under the surface. The one that was so afraid to give his whole heart, after having it broken so many times, even if it was broken by himself. A big kudos to Ron Raines who always let that Alan shine subtley shine through even when he was having some of his not so shining moments.

I thought the scene with Grant at the was really well done. Grant did a fantastic job in it. Part of me, I must confess, was glad Alan wasn't alive to hear Phillip say he wanted Beth, given how much Alan loved her himself. I bawled my eyes out at the end, I must say. Alan has been my favorite character on the show since he came on in 1977. That was a hard goodbye, but I'm glad it was peaceful, dignified and classy.

I was sad, too, that Alan didn't get any alone scenes with Beth or Peyton these last several episodes. But I was glad he did get to see Sarah, at least.



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stephw27 Posted: Sep 15 2009, 03:47 PM

Minnie, I just couldn't imagine how Alan would have reacted to the news that Phillip proposed to Beth.



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MinnieBannister Posted: Sep 15 2009, 03:54 PM

I thought that was a little insensitive of Phillip, actually. But the "new" Alan probably would have been ok with it because he wanted to see his son happy.

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stephw27 Posted: Sep 15 2009, 04:00 PM

I guess that Alan's talk with Phillip really got to Phillip with him proposing to Beth and all. He was pretty excited. I think Alan probably would have been okay with it, but, still would have to be hard for him nonetheless!

Still in shock about Alan!



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bellerose Posted: Sep 15 2009, 04:31 PM

Tomorrow going to be hard, everyone learning about Alan death. Lizzie was right when she was talking Bill about the other shoe droping.



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intothelight Posted: Sep 15 2009, 05:29 PM

This whole show was so good and so very sad. Even the happy stuff was sad and you could hear it in the actors voices. I was tearing up through the whole thing and sobbing like a fool at the end. I loved Alan. While going out finally happy and redeamed was classy, it was sad because I've watched him since he came on and he was so very rarely happy in his life. Everyone knocked it out of the park, but my god, RR and GA tore my heart out



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Shawnee Posted: Sep 15 2009, 05:33 PM

Can you imagine how difficult it had to be for RR to sit there "dead" while Grant sobbed in his lap? I bet there wasn't a dry eye around.

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but my god, RR and GA tore my heart out

Oh, yeah. same here. Tore it out and stomped on it.

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Can you imagine how difficult it had to be for RR to sit there "dead" while Grant sobbed in his lap? I bet there wasn't a dry eye around.

I know I can't imagine. Playing dead in a movie is hard enough (believe it or not I did it once) but to have that going on plus all the emotion of the show dying as well. Mercy sakes. God bless them both.



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sosquare Posted: Sep 15 2009, 10:13 PM

Some of the best goodbyes this week are the subtle ones--blown kisses, quick winks, and a few cracked voices.

But I couldn't let go of the two main themes/words throughout today's show. Alan repeated that "that's what parents do for their children" and Josh repeated that he was moving away for a long time.

Alan has always said that everything he does or has done is for his children and family. But his actions have generally done anything but draw his children closer to him. Today we saw what this parent did for his child. I think this was a very poignant ending for such an impressive character. I wonder how this may help James and Phillip get closer.

Josh, no longer feeling needed to help everyone in Springfield, slowly and surely says goodbye to family and friends. Reva choking up when he told her he was leaving was touching. I am taking it as a sign that Springfield will be needing some guidance in the future. With the moral compass gone, there will be plenty of trials and tribulations to sort out should the stories someday continue elsewhere. Kind of scary thinking Josh is the moral compass, isn't it?



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soapunk Posted: Sep 15 2009, 10:45 PM

WOW! That is one of the 1st shocking moments I have seen on a soap since the internet ruined the element of surprise years ago. Truly soapy moment!



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wrdowen Posted: Sep 15 2009, 11:09 PM

One of the absolute best and most heartbreaking episodes .
I could hardly even watch a scene with Alan without choking up.
And when Phillip started around that bench that was it.
I can't believe they did this to Alan.
And GA broke my heart in a million pieces.


I loved the whole show but just don't have words right now. That last few seconds totally did me in.



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cihanl Posted: Sep 16 2009, 11:16 AM

an amazing, amazing show. And although I hate to see anyone die, really, I thought it was a fitting time for Alan to die. Everyone was proud of him; everyone was impressed by what he had done for his son (Daisy summed it up perfectly when talking to James, I thought); everyone felt he'd been a hero...but at the same time, everyone wondered if this time he really was going to change, and I know Alan knew that, because he's said it so many times in the past and then something happened and he reverted to type.
So for me, it was a fitting tribute to what he has always WANTED to be that he got to go out on this note, and always be remembered for this pure, unselfish, loving act. He gets to be the hero he always wished he could be, and got to die with the knowledge that he could finally be truly proud of himself, and with a heart full of love and hope - something that must have been a rare gift to him.

Anyway - that's how I got through it - because it truly was a heartbreaking episode, and today will be even more so I think.

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JaneW Posted: Sep 16 2009, 01:18 PM

QUOTE (stephw27 @ Sep 15 2009, 02:55 PM)
NOOO!!!!!

Steph, I felt the same way at 2:55 yesterday afternoon!


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rmw Posted: Sep 16 2009, 09:40 PM

Wonderful show today.


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smiley Posted: Sep 16 2009, 11:54 PM

I finally got to watch yesterday's show.

I am overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by this amazing show we all love and our beautiful actors who deliver time and time again. What a wonderful, heartbreaking show that combines all of the best and worst parts of life: the happiness of Buzz and Lillian, and Billy and Vanessa, with the death of Alan, who ended up, if not redeemed, then maybe understood.

I think RR and GA both did a tremendous job in their scenes. They both seemed overcome, for different reasons, Phillip with realizing what life really had to offer, and Alan actually humbly accepting gratitude and congratulations that he actually did right by his son. It was all so beautiful.

I know it's not over yet, and I won't be able to watch Friday's show live due to work, but I feel truly privileged to have been a fan for 20 years, to have seen some of the greatest moments on this show, to have cherished these characters and respected daytime drama as a medium for telling thoughtful and beautiful stories. I know you all share my sentiment, many having watched far more years than I have. But I am just truly overwhelmed by the beauty and heartbreak of yesterday's show.


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You can watch the video here:
Guiding Light

R.I.P. Alan Spaulding

Jane's Recap: Episode 15757, Monday, September 14, 2009

Reva is visiting with Jon when Vanessa calls to make sure Reva gets the Lewis men there clean and on-time.



Reva tells Jon he needs to go to the wedding. Jon says he likes it at Cross Creek, it’s rustic, “There’s things on the wall for snow walking, and Sarah and I want to do that,” making Reva laugh her trademark laugh. Reva tells him he has to convince Sarah that this is her home, not just another pit stop. Jon startles Reva as she leaves, then says “Thank you.” Jon calls Mel, says he needs her help.

James stops by Company to talk to Daisy. He asks her to go to the wedding with him as a date. Going together. She says her dad will be there. He can handle it.

Buzz and Lillian kiss while Blake looks on.



She then goes to the computer and types to her chat buddy (Frankie). Frank is at Marina’s typing to his chat buddy, Blake.



He asks her to go to this thing with him today (the wedding). She says she has plans (the wedding). Frank says it figures and shuts the lid on the laptop.

Phillip tells Beth she looks beautiful, and she does! Emma comes in with Nat and Olivia and runs into Phillips arms.





They are all excited to see Phillip looking so good. They head off to the wedding. Beth says that Olivia and Natalia see close. Phillip says yes, they are very close.

Ed thinks Alan will be able to go home this evening as long as he takes it very easy.



No board meetings, no cigars, lots of rest and relaxation. Alan says it is the best gift he has ever been given. Alex says she believes him. Ed believes him too. He tells Alan “You did a fine thing. You saved your son.” Alan replies, “I think he saved me.”



Lizzie walks in as Vanessa finishes dressing. Mindy and Maureen are helping Vanessa.



Maureen tells Vanessa that she looks beautiful, and she does! Vanessa says it is all Mindy’s doing. She designed the dress and made it. They pass around champagne. Lizzie brings out a garish blue garter. Vanessa tries to get out of it until Lizzie cracks up saying they are kidding. Vanessa, says No.

The Lewis boys are fishing by a stream. Reva comes to heckle and get them out of the water. She brought food. Billy says they have to go fishing and what you catch is what you have for breakfast. Reva says he has to eat something. They will starve; there are no fish in this stream. It’s not Tulsa! Just then Billy catches something.

Only love can save the world, only love . . .

James comes in the room where Phillip and Beth are waiting.



Phillip straightens James’s tie. James says they didn’t have to wait; he has a date, with Daisy. Phillip and Beth both smile. James leaves. They leave arm in arm.

Emma, Olivia, and Natalia stop by to see Rafe to see if he wants to go to the wedding.





He says he can’t because he’s getting ready to leave for the Army. Natalia says it’s fine, no pressure. Emma wants them to go as a family together. Rafe explains that he has plans to go with a friend. Emma asks if it is his girlfriend. He says no, she’s a girl and she’s a friend, that’s it. He asks her to dance with him at the wedding. She says sure. Natalia hugs him.



Rafe says one step at a time. Nat tells him she loves him and they turn to leave. Olivia looks back at him. He meets her gaze.

At Marina’s Daisy tells Uncle Frank and Cousin Marina that she is not going with them.



She has a date. With who, Frank asks. Just then James walks in. He hands her a daisy, which she puts behind her ear.



Frank tries to give her a hard time, but it doesn’t work. Daisy leaves with James.

Blake is helping Lillian with something when Bridget Reardon walks in! Nola walks in right behind her!



Long time no see in Springfield! Bridget looks around and says the place looks good. Buzz and Lillian see them and exclaim! They ask about Peter, who is starting at Springfield U this year. This whole Vanessa thing brought them her, Nola explains. They leave with Buzz and company, but both stop to look around the joint wistfully before following.

The wedding party waits at the door way of the country club as the white stretch limo approaches.



Wanda runs up and opens the door.



Maureen is the first of the Bridal party to exit the limo. She is followed by Lizzie, who is Mindy, who is followed by the Bride, Vanessa!











Then a black pickup truck arrives, the music changes to hillbilly, and the Lewis boys have arrived. Billy jumps off the back of the truck, picks up Vanessa and swings her around!







Jonathan is hanging out around Alan’s hospital room when Emma, Natalia, and Olivia show up.
He slips away and looks in on them.



Emma hands Alan a picture she made to thank him for saving her dad’s life.



Alan tells them that he only did what any parent would do for their child. Olivia says he surprised her. She is impressed. Alan says he is full of surprises.



Emma tells Alan that they are going to a wedding and her whole family will be there, her dad because of Alan, and her brother Rafe. Alan says, your brother Rafe? and looks up at Nat and Liv, “So that means you two are together?”



Olivia replies, “Yes, and we’re family” as she puts her arm around Natalia. “I see, I see. Are you happy with your new family, Emma?” Emma replies that she has the best two mommies and the best dad! Alan says, you sure do! Emma says she just wanted to tell him she loves him before the wedding. He says he loves her too and gives her a big hug before sending her off to the nurse’s station for a lollipop.



Liv tells him Thank you. Alan says that Emma seems happy and that’s all that matters. Jonathan is listening to the entire exchange. As Olivia and Natalia leave for the wedding, Natalia tells Alan that Rafe will come by very soon. Alan hopes he gets a chance to talk to him before he leaves for the service.

After they leave, Alex says, that was a beautiful thing you did. Alan says them seem very happy. It is the kind of happiness he always ran away from. Alex says you and me. Alan says he is not running away from it any longer. Being in bed has taught him something. Jon is still watching Alan.

Mindy is fixing Billy’s tie.



She tells him how proud she is of him. “It has taken you a long time to get to this point.” Yeah, he says, too long. She tells him she loves him.

Phillip, Beth, Rick, Daisy, and James all meet at the country club before the wedding.



Beth and Daisy exchange compliments. Rick asks if he looks okay. Phillip says he has never looked more lovely. Rick has been waiting for weeks for Phillip to say that. The kids take off. Beth says, you scared her off. Rick says he was just kidding.



Raph, Ashley, and Emma are goofing around when Doris walks up and introduces her date.





“Jemanda Weeks, this is my daughter, Ashley and her friend Rafe.” Jemanda (I think that is how Doris pronounced her name) says it is nice to meet Ashley who replies in kind. Jemanda goes off to get a drink and Ashley gives her mom a big hug.



She is so glad Doris is finally letting her in. Doris says she wishes she had done it sooner. Ashley says it is never too late to start. Doris says, true, kisses her, and walks over to where her date is talking to Natalia and Olivia.



Lizzie and Bill are on the terrace. They agree that it is a great day, a great week.



Her dad and her grandfather are recovering and she just spent the day with her little girl. She just wonders when it is going to fall apart. Bill tells her not to think like that. And by the way, he tells her, you can handle anything. We can handle anything, she says.

Remy and Christina are also out on the terrace talking about marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Isn’t that what we do at weddings? She says they can renew their vows when they get home.



Reva walks up to Josh and Shayne, takes a swig off Shayne’s beer, then hands it back saying it smells bad.



She asks if they showered. They smell like fish. She tells them to do something about it. Billy caught a big fish, they had to clean it. She says, before you do anything else, wash your hands.

Vanessa and Billy greet Nola, Bridget and Mindy. She tells Nola she is so glad they are here.



Nola asks, really? And Vanessa says, Yes, of course. Nola says, “Well I did call ahead to make sure we weren’t wearing the same dresses.” Vanessa laughs at the memory of their big cat fight way back when. Nola says that she and Quinton (he must still be with her!) wanted to give her something.