It Was Bound to Happen

 

Unfortunately, just because a tragic event is expected, doesn't make that event any the less tragic in nature.  I have finally slogged my way through all of last week's episodes, and I'm going to need to complain.

 

Remember when Shawn Butler came to town and he was all adorable with Molly?  And then he was all adorably almost-shirtless?  And then there were a few episodes where Shawn magically made Carly seem less unlikeable? 

 

Well, that shit is DONE now. 

 

Guza has squandered my good-will and fast-forwarded straight to using poor Shawn for his usual Carly-propping, Jax-bashing bullpuckey.

 

Jax:  Come on, Mr. Butler, you're a contract killer. Don't act like you're above taking a pay-off.

Shawn:  I sold out to Theo Hoffman for a hefty price tag. Ended up costing me a hell of a lot more in self-respect. I have no intentions of making that mistake again. Or leaving your daughter unprotected. So again I'm going to have to decline your very generous offer. {Editor's Note:  Did Guza seriously just compare The Balkan and Jax as if the situations were synonymous?  Fuck you, Bob, fuck you very much}

Carly:  Please tell me you weren't trying to pay Shawn to leave.  Have you forgotten how many times Franco was able to get close to Josslyn? In the Christmas tree lot, the park with you, in our home. I'm not willing to risk our daughter's safety. And here's someone who is hired to protect her. Shawn will do whatever it takes to keep Josslyn safe.

Jax:  I'm not so sure that he will. I mean, I don't know anything about the guy. Except for the fact that he was hired to kidnap Brenda on her wedding night. So forgive me if I'm not exactly thrilled that he's watching our daughter.

Carly:  Ok, Jason would have never hired him if he didn't trust Shawn. {Oh, well in that case . . . }

Jax:  Maybe that would mean something if I had a little faith in Jason. {Thank you, Jasper} 

(later)

Carly:  Sorry about that, I know you're probably sick of the drama.

Shawn:  Personally I think your husband is one manipulative, entitled son of a bitch.

 

Well, Shawn Butler is officially off my Christmas list.

 

That's right folks, it is "manipulative" to straight-forwardly approach an employee and offer them a generous severance package in return for their resignation and their promise to take another job far, far away.

 

Does Guza even remember that Carly tried to pay Abby to leave Port Charles just a few short months ago?  I don't suppose that was manipulative though, that was probably just loving parenting. Asshat.

 

Secondly, on what planet does wanting to keep one's daughter safe make one "entitled".  I've got news for you - - - Jax IS FUCKING ENTITLED to decide which men with guns (if any) are in proximity to his two-year-old child!!!  He's her father, he does get to make decisions regarding her well-being.

 

Now, there are plenty of arguments in favor of Jax deserving what he gets now because he made the exceedingly poor choice to pro-create with Carly in the first place AND then allowed her to name Jason as godfather to Joss, etc.  I can not argue that point, Jax should have known better.  But, don't go around spouting off judgemental ridiculous nonsense after you've only been in town for two months, no one cares what you think.  STFU, Shawn.

 

And Bob, thanks ever so much for ruining yet another promising character.  Don't forget to stop on your way home and kick a few puppies, just for good measure.

Comments

[pat]

I loved this!!!! Thank you!!!

[Shannon]

I'm so fed up that I've stopped tuning in for now...But your post is dead on!

[Moses]

Turning down 3 million dollars on "principle" pretty much nails it that Shawn Butler isn't the man he pretends to be.

What he said is rediculous and he's said variations of it more than once. He's mighty eager to please a handful of people.

I'm thinking he's got an agenda we're still in the dark about. And a "cover" he's eager to maintain. Cause there is simply no way turning down a fortune and copping an attitude fits the fellow he's been so far.

[Lynda]

Thank your for this! I hate what they doing to Jax in this riduculous crap of a story.

[ghlovehate123]

At this point, I'd rather Jax not share any more scenes with Carly or Shawn. It's utterly ridiculous and now he's the bad guy for not wanting someone like Shawn to guard his daughter.

As soon as Shawn starting the Carly and Jason-propping, I was done with him. I liked him better when he was working for Theo.

At least I can count on Jax to not be Jason and Sonny butt-kisser!

[Sandy]

I couldn't believe Shawn called Jax manipulative. Obviously, he hasn't been around Carly long enough to realize who's the manipulative one! I think Jax should just take Joss and go to Australia, or somewhere where there isn't any extradition. Guza is treating Jax like he's just a sperm donor. He's a good father, much better than Carly is a mother.