Disappearing Curve Handles on Photoshop Paths - Help!

I've already seen many blogs and forums discussing, "how to reveal your path once it has disappeared." This is NOT that question!

Allow me to describe this problem:

I am creating a new PATH using the PEN tool in PS.

Then, I use the PEN + tool to add curve points or HANDLES.

Then, I click outside of the path (heaven forbid) and I am left with a naked blue line. The basic path.

Now, should I ever need to adjust or add another curve using the PEN+, then it becomes a guessing game!

This has been an ongoing frustration for me!

Should I blindly click "here" and risk making a curve handle right next to another --- and risk having to delete unwanted handles?

How do I make the HANDLES reappear so that I may resume adjusting my curve points? In basic terms, am talking about the blue dots along the blue line. If you have a more specific/correct term for this, let me know.

Again, COMMAND-H is NOT the solution. COMMAND-H reveals the aforementioned naked blue line. I need the DOTS to reappear.

Please advise!!!