I know this happened last month, but it was the storyline that kept me tuned in every day...
For all you long-time viewers, could you imagine seeing Luke, Robert, and Holly together again?
Now, I wasn't watching back then, but my mom filled me in on how funny those three were. So I made sure to watch The Hilarious Trio, as I called them. Although the plot this time around was unimportant, the trio proved to be funny enough for it to not matter. And what was the plot exactly? Running from authorities & bounties while hiding out & bickering about who gets the jewels. It may not have been a life-or-death situation, but the trio made it watchable. I loved every second of it!
My memory is fuzzy on how it all started and why they were wanted in the first place. But I do remember how the three of them ended up back together... Luke fleed his wedding to Tracy; with the help of Robert? And they were on a mission to find Holly for some reason. Maybe it was to get to her before the bouny hunters did. They found her in a nice hotel room on Marco Island. And before you know it, they were behind bars.
The humor and fun officially started with the jail scenes. The trio tried to figure out how to escape, coming up with plans they've used in the past. They eventually out-did the guards and donned disguises, but it's a shame I don't remember the exact wisecracks. Oh, but I do recall when one plan didn't work and they were stuck in jail in disguise...all three were sitting on the bench - Holly in between the sleeping Luke and Robert. I'm sure it was funny when they woke up or when Holly woke them up.
After jail, the trio found themselves in the woods close to dusk. Somehow they had camping gear, but not much. The best part of that stage of the adventure was the sleeping arrangements. There was only one sleeping bag, which appeared to be big enough for the three of them. But Holly refused to slip in there with the two of them. She was determined to find her own bed...until she heard a howling sound, made by either Luke or Robert. And the three of them shared the sleeping bag - Luke and Robert were snug as a bug while Holly seemed pretty uncomfortable. It made for a hilarious night and morning...
Holly "suddently" remembered she owned a villa not too far away, and then the so-called plot really took off. The trio stayed on the island in that house for weeks, or so it seemed. It was all about the jewels and winning Holly's affections. The trio had a great time together no matter what they'd say. When the crowd increased with Lulu, Dillon, Robin, and Patrick, it only got better...
Luke: "All right, the party's over. Three may be a crowd but seven is an ugly mob!"
Oh, there was so much humor to remember with the whole trip...
I don't think too much happened with just the seven of them. So, just when you think it couldn't get any better, it did with the one and only Anna Devane showing up in spy style - climbing down from a helicopter in all black clothing. And what's the first thing she does - kick and punch Robert to the ground. So beautiful! I was giddy with excitement since I had gotten to love Finola Hughes from her AMC days. Seeing Anna with the rest of the gang was such a joy. She brought so much to the table - number one being a family reunion with Robert and Robin.
The best part of there being eight people was the jewels being gone the next morning. It was a riot seeing everyone try to figure out who took them. But soon the bounties finally caught up to the trio, but Holly got the upperhand. She was going to run with the jewels and leave everyone tied up. Luke, being the charming one, convinced her that she needed a partner. So just when they were about to get away and you think nothing could stop them, Tracy showed up! And weren't you all thinking she'd arrive sooner or later?
Luke: "Spanky! You came all this way to see me. I'm so touched."
Tracy saved the day for everyone since she hired the bounties in the first place. But of course there was one last laugh... Tracy and Robert ended up passed out from drugs (sleeping pills?) and sharing a bed while Luke was free to shmooze Holly. Oh, how hilarious!
And Anna left with a bang... Just when Holly was on her plane with the jewels, Anna joined her. But she took the jewels and jumped out of the plane with a parachute.
Anna: "So I'll take these. Thank you. I hope you have a safe flight, and -- sorry there's no peanuts."
Just like that she was gone...for now. She'll be back later this month for the whole summer.
And then you thought that's it, right? No?
Robert: The jewels?
Luke: Every last gem.
Robert: What did Holly get away with, then?
Luke: Spanky's traveling jewelry.
Tracy: The junk!
HAHA!!! Luke, that sneaky devil!
What an adventure! I've never seen anything so full of fun, excitement, and laughter. I may not recollect every punch-line, but it's still quite an unforgettable story. I laughed my head off! A story with Luke Spencer could never disappoint.
Side note: if this entry seems too much like a summary, I apologize. It is what it is; it's how it came out.
