| "Tainted Love" Diary 35 (c) by Alison Armstrong |
| An analysis of the "Tainted Love" episodes of the show "Port Charles," formerly of ABC-TV. This site will focus on the scenes featuring the vampire character Caleb Morley (portrayed by actor Michael Easton). The character of Caleb Morley and any other characters relating to Port Charles are the property of ABC and their creators. This is a fan-run site and is not an official site, nor is it affiliated in any way with ABC, Port Charles, or the actors portraying any of the Port Charles characters. No copyright infringement is intended. The writings on this site are copyrighted by the author, Alison Armstrong, and may not be reproduced without the author's express permission. |
"I know one rule that works. I saw it myself," Jack says defiantly. "You can't lay one fang on me in the presence of love, in front of Livvie. That's why you didn't kill me last time you saw me." "True," Caleb agrees. "I do love Olivia. [He smiles tauntingly, mischievously, goading Jack's jealousy.] And you're right, Jack. I can't kill in the presence of love. But . . .then again. . . [He looks around.] I don't think Olivia is here now, is she?" [Caleb then bares his fangs while still smiling.] |
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| Meanwhile, Livvie, dozing on the church pew, has a dream in which she hears Jack calling to her. Mixed in with Jack's cries is Caleb's voice saying "I'm waiting. Come to me." The dream overlaps with "reality" as the scene flashes back to the basement of the church, where Caleb is yelling at Jack, "I said, COME HERE." |
| As Jack struggles to resist Caleb's summons, Caleb remarks with an abrupt shift in tone,"Someone's got potential. I'm impressed, Jack, I am. Give in," he says softly, seductively. "And cross over." "And kill someone. No," Jack argues, "I'm not going to do it." "You can live forever, Jack," Caleb promises. "Come. Join me. While the offer's still on the table. Because you can't beat me." But Jack continues to refuse Caleb's offer and defy Caleb's commands to look at him. "No, " Jack stubbornly persists. "I will not let myself be like you. I will not be one of the walking dead." "Then you'll just be dead," Caleb calmly replies. "Period." |
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| With these words he pounces on Jack and once again uses his telekinetic powers to hurl Jack against the wall. As they struggle, Caleb hovers over Jack, baring his fangs and kicking aside the broken planks that separate him from his resistant initiate. However, instead of quickly killing Jack when Jack is lying on the ground at Caleb's mercy, Caleb inexplicably pulls Jack up to a standing position. Could a sense of affection, admiration or another, less brotherly, emotion be swaying Caleb's impulse to kill a rival? Whatever the reason, Caleb's hesitation gives Jack a chance to spring away from Caleb's grasp. "That's it, Jack," Caleb says. "Keep your distance. I can't hurt you if I can't touch you, right?" "You think I'm afraid?" Jack bluffs. |
| Snappies of "Tainted Love" scenes taken by A. Armstrong |
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