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I enjoyed the memorial even though it was at Uptown. I'm glad they seem to be leaning in to Jacob's guilt over what happened and not brushing it off after an episode. Yes, the "last call" was sad and a nice tribute to fire fighters. I was expecting Leslie to crash the memorial, but thank the stars she didn't. The press conference was bad enough. The memorial would have been disgusting. I've been over Chelsea and Madison for a long time now. They never seem serious about their relationship. Madison is all over the place. In and out of the relationship. One minute fleeing the country and then not. I don't feel like there is anything to root for. Kial and Nicole have such easy chemistry. Far better than Carlton and Nicole. I hope they can move forward as a couple and maybe bring in his sons to mix it up with Kat (instead of Tomas).

Thanks. Good to hear. I'm glad he's well.

I always thought Jason Graham left BTG for a health reason. Is this maybe why he's not "back from the dead" and just being used for a (possibly) quick storyline? I hope JG is well. He looks great! They really need to pick back up the momentum they had and push the Hayley story full-throttle. As everyone has said, it has dragged on for too long. I want Hayley caught BUT I want her to stick around. Just as they pivoted to the "Kill Bill" story, I hope they pivot with her again. Maybe she should lose all her access to money and become a waitress with June at Orphey Jeans. She can then have to serve the Duprees until one day a new character walks in and she finds her next mark. I really wish Kial was on more often. I'm not sure if it is because of GV's availability/commute or if it's the writer's choice, but the current couple of eps here and there aren't doing it for me. I have no reason to invest in his character even though I like Kial so far.

Can't believe I'm going to say this, but I do hope Derek doesn't die. It does not mean I want him and Ashley ever back together. I've just enjoyed him better outside the firefighter/Ashley orbit. If Lia dies, it would bring up the opportunity for a new Chief of Staff at Garland...enter new character...possibly tied to Joey...who might still be the Impaler. I can't wait to stop hearing Jacob's street talk. It's eye-rolling. At least Smitty wasn't at the warehouse and a potential casualty. Today's episode was definitely one of the best the show has done from beginning to end. Other eps have had great moments, but not as cohesive throughout. It had better be submitted for the Emmys. I even enjoyed the cotillion which I did not expect. After the Winterfest let down, I was prepared for this to be another blink-and-you-miss it moment. The whole thing was great considering the daytime budget. June catching the kid drinking and then Tyrell and Jessica sneaking off. Why do I think a drunk-driving thing is going to come up? The kids shouldn't have snuck off. June should have done something about the drinking. Seems like it's a potential story. (I don't read spoilers so this is speculation on my part,) Deanna showing up at the end was a surprise and I love the all-black. I thought it fit her "rebellious" streak. I was expecting her to call out her mom and Joey in front of everyone again. I guess there's always tomorrow. lol Hey, the topic is off mac-n-cheese for a bit! lol

B&B is hit or miss with me. I love Sheila/Deacon/Taylor. Where the heck are they? I love the Logan vs Forrester stories. BUT anything Electra, Will, Dylan, RJ, Remy etc are a snooze for me. I have zero interest. If only Deke would help Katie bring in Amber as a designer at Logan to stir up trouble. She's got the history with Deacon and isn't liked by Brooke or Sheila. The show needs some kind of spark.

You know the show is going downhill when a topic of discussion is a fictional scene about mac-n-cheese. I agree the reveal of Lia as a "boss" should have been done more dramatically. The whole plasma story has had such potential but failed execution at every turn. I'd be okay with Derrick becoming a casualty and Carlton becoming "the Impaler" for story beats after (Nicole and Ashley's reactions), but as everyone has said, there is no build up. The wrap up of this story should have been a week full of intense scenes leading up to a Friday cliffhanger (Derrick stabbed, Jacob shot, the reveal of "The Impaler") then the aftermath for a week. After that, cut into the cotillion for a week of episodes. Then the week after lead into the June event. (I won't mention for spoiler purposes.) The pacing of this show is all over the place. I'd love for Doug to be alive and Deanna to know about it. It would explain the hatred she has for Vanessa and her trifling with Joey if Doug reached out to Deanna and let her know what was going on regarding Joey. It would also provide drama for Donnell, who wasn't told by Doug, or Deanna, that his father was alive. I wish Caroline could have been involved with Mike's return to Bill's office. Maybe be the one to begrudgingly walk him in for his meeting.

AW should have been having its 50th and 60th anniversary celebrations. Miss the show so much!

It's sad that "journalists" who looked down on the genre of daytime are able to put in print such cynicism and biased reporting. He or she clearly didn't understand the genre. Now, I'm not saying Texas didn't have its problems. Especially in the beginning. I just hate it when daytime doesn't get the respect it deserves.

I have to say that this one with ED is the first one I've watched where I've been very disappointed. (Morgan Fairchild not talking about Dallas, Falcon Crest is second,) I really wanted more behind the scenes stories of playing Ashley and Kristen. Two iconic characters in daytime history and both were barely touched upon. I would have liked to hear more about Ashley's abortion storyline and how it was received at the time. More about the Ashley/Victor/Nikki triangle. The stealing of Victor's sperm. Kristen coming between John and Marlena. It's also too bad that they blanked out on Roscoe Born. I know the man had his issues, but he also had a huge impact on daytime.

He'll always be Richard Hart to me. He played that part so (sleazily) well. As someone who is 53 and had my own heart failure scare a few years ago (needing a 12 hr surgery), this hits home. One never knows. Mine was a congenital condition, but you never know when your time is up. Always make your day the best that you can.

BTG being 0.2 behind Y&R in the 18-49 demo for Weds/Thurs and then only 0.1 behind them on Friday makes me extremely happy!! I wonder if this had any impact on the renewal. I can't wait to see them pass Y&R. I think it's only a matter of time.

I was thinking the same thing and then when they decided to shift Hayley's story to the "Kill "Bill" story it changed. Now I think Hayley was supposed to have met Naomi and Ashley a few years ago to ingratiate herself into Bill's orbit. I'm glad Hayley's story changed to make her a con artist because she has become far more interesting. She was grating on my nerves until that twist.

I've always wondered how long Clifton Davis agreed to do the show. (Also, the other big three.) Is he really looking to make daytime a thing, or did he agree to initially come on because of the historical aspect of it? Daytime is a grind and it isn't like he needs the work. Could a health crisis for him be a way to exit if the show had been picked up for yet another year (turns out two!)? Who knows? Otherwise I agree it's too soon. I also agree today was a bit meh after the rest of the week, but the previews look decent for next week.

Disappointed Lynette is out of the picture...for now. Maybe she and Doug are being held in the same place, fall in love, and come back engaged. ha. Vanessa would go wild after Lynette left her in the lurch with the condo. I think I've said before that Jacob has become my least favorite character since this undercover stuff. The playing up of trying to be hood just makes me eye roll. I'd rather watch Tomas and Derek now...and that's saying something! I do hope Hayley gets busted soon, but I also want her to stick around. She should set up Carlton as her next mark. He seems gullible enough. I'm so glad the pace has picked up more the past week or two. They need to keep it going!

This makes me very happy. I'm loving the show. Could it improve? Of course! All the shows could, but I'll take it. It quickly became my fave. I hope this, as well as higher ratings across the board this season, are good signs for the genre in general. Let's have a resurgence for soaps!