Adler had a one-on-one with Drew to talk through his night terror(s). He recounted how he lost "millions" when he was in a coma after his stroke. Apparently his mom gained power of attorney over his finances and she stole his money. That had to be fun. Guy comes out of consciousness and he gets, "Hi Steve, it's mom, remember me. Yeah, nice seeing you too. Hey remember those millions you made when you were in Guns and Roses? Yeah, well, funny thing, it's all gone."
Think about that progression. You are in a famous rock band. You get kicked out of the band. You attempt to kill yourself, but you have a stroke and you fall into a coma. Then you're MOM (the same Mom who allowed your stepfather to kick you out of the house when you were eleven) takes all your money while you're under. Ruff times. According to his dream, it's going to get WORSE! God I hope not.
Someone send this dude a LOLcat.
Drew tried to steer Steven back to his original problem (getting literally kicked to the curb by his parents). He is so locked up emotionally, that he actually thinks that event was a positive moment. His logic is that because he got tossed out, he found his way to music, then to G&R etc. etc. etc. The problem is that path also lead to addiction, suicide, coma, financial ruin etc. etc. etc. He needs to acknowledge the damage getting rejected by his parents did to his life (and psyche) or he will never get better.
Next was visitation. Vikki came to visit Jeff. Should recovering addicts be allowed to visit other recovering addicts? I would think no, but what do I know? I mean, as I mentioned before, I have fantasized about killing screaming children on airplanes.
Anyway she was having some sort of nervous detoxy reaction to coming off Xanax, so she ran into Jeff's room screaming and wailing. Jeff was in a pseudo-coma do to his coming off of whatever he is coming off of. This did not help matters. When your girlfriend says "....I need help I feel like I am dying.." the best move is probably not a well-placed yawn. Thank god Jeff is stuck in this rehab clinic. If he lived in a home of his own he would definitely be on the couch.
Hero
Later on in the night Vicki and Jeff had to be told to cut out some inappropriate kissing and touching on the porch. Unfortunately they weren't stopped before I (and the viewing masses) saw it. I hope the scar left on my brain is not malignant.
More Adler downplaying his situation: He told his girlfriend and her brother, "...you should hear what some of these people have been through, I haven't been through anything." Yes you have!
Busey broke into Adler's talk with his loved ones to inform them that "...it's time for everyone to go, visitation time is over." What is he now; some half-assed hall monitor? I think he is cutting those depakotes in half.
Before I finish, I would like to make it clear that I didn't leave Rodney King and Sean Stewart out. They were barely heard (or seen) from this episode. I hope that they are/were getting the attention they need, and that the Conaway/Busey two-headed monster is only taking up screen time rather than care time.
Gross. Bring back Rodney please.
The last act of this episode was dominated by MHWG. See Gary, that's my little acronym. It stands for Massive Head Wound Gary, and it's how I will refer to you from here forward.
Anyway, after visitation MHWG called Amber and Tawny over for a private rap session. Let me tell you, they were thrilled. He proceeded to tell them that his girlfriend (whom we didn't see during visitation but who is no doubt a certifiable fruit cake) wants to perform hypnosis on them, to help with their problems. Funny how she chose (according to MHWG) the two hottest chicks in the place, (and no one else) to put under.
A syndicated writer named Dave Berry used to do articles filled with lies, jokes and half truths but he would usually have a part in each piece that said "....this part of this article is not a joke, the following is the honest to goodness truth..". Well, this is that part of this recap.
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Comments (5)
Awesome recap!
Before the show, I thought that Steven Adler would probably be a total douchebag, but I absolutely love the guy! He is a really down to earth great person. I hope he turns himself around and gets another chance somewhere.
1 of 5 | Posted by Snootchy Bootches | Posted on November 5, 2008 8:21 AM
I am lovin this season. The recap is fab. I don't see you as a dirtbag, because I also thought, outloud at times, that Amber is stunning. Everytime she was on screen I only thought of her looks and not any of her pain-jealous? me?
I'm so rooting for Steven Adler and happy for him that his wife seems to really love and support him.
AARRGGHH - the kiss...ugh. That was harder to watch than any denial, delusion, vomitting, etc.
Also glad to hear of a fellow citizen's views regarding screaming babies on airplanes. I would add to that, in restaurants, in Target, at the grocery store, any and all public places. Love your recaps as much as the show, AWM!
2 of 5 | Posted by shantigal | Posted on November 5, 2008 9:21 AM
Sorry shantigal et. al, if I can't bring my screaming brats to Target to purposefully annoy nonparents I fear I will have nothing left.
3 of 5 | Posted by tadow | Posted on November 5, 2008 9:41 AM
Great recap. Very funny.
Busey is hard to watch - but I try to remember that he has brain damage. And he was pretty hard to take even before that.
4 of 5 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on November 5, 2008 10:15 AM
Sadly, Gary never learned that a motorcycle helmet can be your friend. He has never been the same since he bashed his head on the pavement. It's really sad to see.
5 of 5 | Posted by Girl Please! | Posted on November 5, 2008 6:28 PM