Has this been an interesting week in Harmony or what? It's ironic that the show suddenly gets, dare I say it? Damn good, and all the while, it's heading into it's NBC home stretch. There were a few bumps here and there (which I will be pointing out, of course) but for the most part, we've had must-see TV.

Let's start with that Miss Pretty Crane. Yes, she sho' is pretty, that Pretty. So how come all I want her to do is shut the hell up and evaporate? She's been whining non-stop for a few days now about how her life was ruined after Fancy accidentally doused her with acid during a long-ago sisterly spat. Now I have a couple of problems with this, the main one being Pretty's so-called scarred face. The way this chick was talking, you'd think she'd at least resemble Dracula's mother-in-law or something. But what are we seeing? You guessed it, my angels: A lovely woman with a scar that we wouldn't even know was there if she weren't constantly pulling her hair back to show it off to everyone. "Little kids and bums in the gutter ran from me in disgust." Oh my God, you drama queen. They probably ran from you because you're a Crane, but never you mind.

So, drowning out the very loud chorus of "Is that all there is?" that everyone seems to be singing around here, me believes that a little more credibility needs to be added. Is this scar the final result of many rounds of plastic surgery? Was the rest of her face repaired? Or is that wittle-bitty scar of Pretty's ALL THERE IS?!?!?! Is it? Is it? Because if she's been boiling with rage all these years about THAT, then oh my Lord, Pretty. Shut UP! Shut up and get over yourself. You're making a disaster out of basically nothing. There are people out there that are far worse off than you. Suck it up, bitch. Oh and while we're on that subject...

Sheri-whacked has convinced Pretty to go to a now-free Luis and tell him what Fancy did to her, under the hopelessly misguided belief that Luis will drop Fancy like remedial English and come back to her. Oh don't stop me, let me point out what is wrong with that scenario. For one thing, Luis is going to have a hard time overlooking the fact that Sher Sher tried to fry Theresa in an electric chair. Yeah, doesn't exactly bring back those loving feelings, eh? And two? Who the hell cares? It's ancient history and Fancy is a different person now. To say nothing of the fact it was an accident. Oh yes, I saw Fancy's and Pretty's versions of the real story and if you think I'd actually buy Pretty's version, then hand over some of what you're smoking. Fancy was a spoiled princess but come on now, Pretty is making her sound like a heartless monster and she's not. So what does that make Pretty? A first class whiner. Please return to the shroud from whence you came, because....uh, you can't be serious. Can you?

The execution, part one: Now let's get to the good stuff.... Endora turning back the clock and reversing the execution of Luis. While I rather enjoyed (okay, I was out and out giggly about it) seeing Spike trying to escape Fluffy and literally being so scared that he could only squeak, the really juicy stuff was yet to come. ... How heartbreaking was this? How freakin' awesome was Eva Tamargo as Pilar? Everyone on the set was rocking the joint. Seeing all those people crying... oh make it stop. I knew that Endora and her magic were soon to step in, but it didn't make watching these scenes any easier. Luis was actually declared dead and no one spoke up and pointed the finger at Vincent. Hell, no one even bothered to ask why Vincent was even there in the first place. No sense of decency, I take it? But being able to see it all replayed again was bound to be fascinating.

Replay: After the clock is turned back, Ethan finds Theresa strapped to an electric chair and Gwen sprawled out on the floor. Stop that chuckling right now, it's not nice. Yes, I know Ethan practically leaped over Gwen to get to Theresa. That doesn't make it any less pathetic but just you wait. The surprises were coming fast and furious. I was half expecting Ethan to accuse Gwen of trying to kill Theresa (by the way, if the state performs executions by lethal injection, then what is the electric chair for?) and when Theresa announced that it was Sheridan - whoa, Nelly! Back into the execution viewing room we go (why would anyone want to watch something like that?) and Ethan thinks he's done lost his livid, flippin' mind. He just saw Luis being put to death and now he's still walking. Stop making me wait... I can't stand it! Anyway, Sheridan just stands there and can't even muster up a stammer after Theresa asks her why she tried to kill her. The next episode? All the dirty laundry came out and all I can say is WOW!

Execution... part two? Luis is ordered back on the gurney and the nutcase warden (who obviously needs to get out more) orders the sentence to be carried out. Eve is trapped in a closet, thanks to Vincent, and the first dose of juice is flowing into Luis' arm. For one brief second, I thought to myself, how far is this going to go? I was having flashbacks to Sami's execution on Days, when she was saved at the last minute, but the lethal injections were already in her system. Must not remove eyes from screen. Must see what happens next. Okay, well what happened next did drag out a little, but the show more than made up for it. Here comes Eve, out of nowhere, and she orders the execution to be stopped. Just when we thought that was a waste of time, someone (Sam) actually asks the really important question: If Luis is innocent, then who is the real killer?

"Don't give me up again, Mom," Vincent is whispering and I'm thinking, Oh hush. What's with this "Mom" stuff, which would indicate a warm relationship with her? She means nothing to you and you know it. Eve does the right thing... YAY!! Who's the real killer, Sam asks and Eve points to her son. I mean really, what was Vincent expecting Eve to do? Keep quiet and watch an innocent man be put to death? Is Vincent kidding? And that's not all Eve did. After announcing that Vincent killed Rae and that bartender (and God knows who else), she also adds in the tidbit that he is also the blackmailer! I think I am going to just absolutely faint. Vincent - exposed? In one episode? In front of everybody? Am I dreaming here? Oh yes, some very nasty words were also exchanged (loved it when Pilar knocked Julian into next week for keeping quiet)...man, what a ride that was!

Fallout! How many times must this bastard be told that he was not given away before he understands plain English? Alistair took him away and led Eve and Julian to believe that he was dead. If Vincent ain't buying it, then that's his tough luck. "When he needed us the most, you betrayed him," Julian seethes to Eve. Julian, PUH-LEEEEZE! He's your kid, but be for real, will ya? The fact that you were going to keep your yap shut and let Luis be executed for crimes that your son committed speaks volumes about you and none of it is pretty. Eve did not betray anyone! There are some things that just should not be allowed to go that far and I stand by my statement: Eve did the right thing. As for Vincent, I've told him once and I done told him a hundred times to shut up and stop that whining. To me, this guy is nothing but a vicious brat who thinks the world owes him something. So you kill people and wreak havoc because you think it was justified? You think it's all Eve's fault? Are you kidding me, Freak?

After watching the August 10 episode, some of those defenses started coming down with Vincent and he agreed to let the doctor that Eve brought in help him. I was waiting for it to be a trick. I was watching for that sinister, smug look of Vincent's and imagine my surprise when he seemed genuine! Should I start feeling sorry for him right about now? Probably. Do I feel sorry for him? Even a twinge? Anything? Obviously he has some real problems and the way he went about dealing with those problems was about twenty-seven kinds of wrong. So.... no. Until I see a complete breakdown and an honest-to-God scene of confession with the right amount of guilt (I suggest going all out here), then Vincent can stare at four walls and weave baskets for the rest of his life for all I care.

Oh and lest we forget, Sheri-whacked actually surprised me too, by admitting to her deal with the Freak as the reason she tried to kill Theresa. I thought that was going to be dragged out as well and I was really hoping to see Sheridan dragged out in cuffs. But Theresa didn't want to press charges so let's hope that the state does file charges. Sheridan is a loony-tune. "You're just like Alistair," Luis states. You got that right, ya gorgeous hunk of man, and she can deny it for a month of Sundays and it's not going to help. She's an obsessed whack job who clearly can't understand reality when she hears it, sees it or even trips over it. YOU AND LUIS ARE HISTORY. Give it up and leave with your dignity intact, or are you so nuts now that you don't care what people think of you? I know what I think of you and it's far from flattering, let me say.

Well darlings, as things are winding down for Passions on NBC, the DirecTV shindig seems to be heating up. I know you all have caught every single blatant attempt by the show to promote it's move next month! Some of it is funny but what's not funny is the future of my Basement. I hate to shut it down but I can't write commentary for a show that I can't watch. I've sent out several pleas and no one has stepped forward and offered to take over my reins. But! This just in: A solution may be trying to make it's way through as we speak. I will let you know how it turns out.