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We did not even see a whole week’s worth of episodes. Yet we learned a lot on AMC this week. We learned that Adam can throw a punch and Tad can take it. We learned that Mia doesn’t just know how to ride Jake, she can ride horses, too! We learned that Chris is a truly nasty drunk. We learned that PV has a Chinese restaurant and that Joe, who likes his food hot, has been going there for years. The scenes at the restaurant taught us that racial stereotyping is alive and well on AMC. And we learned that Carlos and Greenlee are destined for love. How do we know that? Because he said those sweet nothings every woman longs to hear, “you are a raving bitch.” Ahhh, young love.

Let’s see what’s ahead.

Erica stomps her foot, tosses her head and insists that Michael not cause any trouble between her and Chris.

After all, it’s her job to ruin her relationships. She doesn’t need outsiders to do her dirty work for her.

Michael receives dead flowers. Erica denies sending them.

Could they be some not so subtle hint from one of his enemies? Chris perhaps? Or does PV just have a truly awful florist?

Michael continues to use Swamp Girl, a.k.a Kendall.

I cannot wait for Kendall to unleash her wrath on him when she discovers the truth. Hell hath no fury like a swamp girl scorned. And about Michael. Doesn’t it strike anyone as odd that a man that rich would have a room, not a suite, at the Valley Inn? And one of the smaller rooms, too. Kendall’s room was larger. Heck I think Maria’s room at the Pine Cone is bigger.

J’accuse! Chris accuses Jack and Erica of being more than friends. Jackson accuses Erica of being in love with him.

I wonder what Erica’s response will be to Chris, ”Why, yes, we are more than friends, we are best friends, silly!” And her reply to Jackson,“You and I are just friends. Best friends, silly!” Erica will probably admit that she does love Jack. Although how rewarding will that admission be for Jack since he practically had to bludgeon it out of her?

Speaking of bludgeoning

Reggie rescues Joni from a mugger.

Just when I was starting to like Reggie, he goes and does this. Will this save lead to love? How long before Reggie call Joni a “raving bitch” ? Not long I imagine.

Love just does not run smoothly in PV:

Word of Adam’s and Liza’s divorce spreads like wildfire through PV.

Frankly, I don’t know how the citizens of PV can get out of bed in the morning. Last week there was the press release about Erica ending her engagement to Chris. And now this ? How much can people take?

Liza and Tad decide to stay just friends.

Not just friends. They are best friends silly.

Even the newest lovebirds have problems:

During the O-chem midterm, Maggie lets Henry copy her answers. Later, Henry rebuffs Maggie’s attempted kiss.

Wait a darn minute, here, Henry. Maggie is good enough to cheat off of, but not good enough to kiss? Or is this some male pride thing? Whatever. This incident is not going to endear Maggie to Alma, that’s for sure.

And from the “is it over before it begins?” department:

Carlos overhears Greens saying she has no feelings for him.

That raving bitch. Of course, this misunderstanding is further proof they are meant for each other.

After encountering Carlos at the gym, Liza encourages Greens to go after him

Liza realizes what a good man Carlos is when he tells her, “I heard about the divorce. It’s all the guys are talking about in the shower room. We agree it is the best thing you can do. For Colby’s sake.” During her conversation with Greens, Liza reminisces about when she used to be PV’s “raving bitch.”

Greenlee is set for one heck of a week:

Mary shows up and her behavior puzzles Greenlee.

Why? Because Mary is not acting like a raving bitch? I just had a weird thought. What if Mary is sending the emails, in some warped attempt to be a good mom? Nah, that would take too much effort. It will be grand to see Mary again. Although it would be so much better if Roger (sigh) was with her.

Other stuff happens,too:

Anna and David continue to agonize over Leora. Janelle tries to get David to rethink his position.

Didn’t we see this scene a couple of weeks ago? Oh well, I am not going to quibble about seeing good actors. I wish we would see more of Janelle. Wonder what she is going to think of Erica as Reggie’s step foster mom?

Maddie gets sick. Maureen and Edmund tend to their daughter. Mia and Aiden stand by.

This was bound to happen. Don’t think it will change anything between Maureen and Edmund, though. That’s not likely to happen til May sweeps.

Those AMC actors:

As noted above, Anna Stuart returns as Greenlee’s mom Mary Smythe.

And that’s a good thing. Mary is not a good mother but she is an interesting character.

And the actress who plays Joni, Amanda Seyfried, is now on contract.

Trying to be optimistic here, maybe her scenes with Reggie will be a joy to behold. Look, I said, “trying”, not “believing.”

And here is to another week in the Valley!

Kate
Katebrowneos@hotmail.com

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