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Sam had toxoplasmosis a parasitic infection that is most frequently caused by contact with cat poop. Lol. It gave her hallucinations and made her want to kill Sonny. It was maybe 8 years ago? Thanks! 😆 I love revisiting that amazing story.

While it was silly and gross at least Sam and the cat poop had a point and had some stakes to the story. Liz getting eye mites had nothing to do with anything. She didn't even have to leave work lol. And to trot out Kristina Wagner for this too? The whole show yesterday was stupid. Why were there 4 doctors around to tell Portia she needs to drink water? It seems like an unnecessary amount of people were involved in something Isiah/Portia could have handled themselves. Why was Jacinda trying on that dress while working and then having sex with Michael in Nina's office? Not helpful for her "whore" reputation. I hope Nina fires her. The entire Drew shooting has stalled. I feel like we are seeing various forms of the same conversation every day. Get on with it. Also, did CM hurt himself in real life? Drew has had the cane for a long time by soap standards.

Rebecca Herbst is a true team player. That's all I can say lol

It's unfortunate that a lot of Emma's material gets cut or happens off screen. Mostly Emma only appears with Gio and it's not often. I don't think her relationship with Anna gets explored much let alone anything with Mac/Felicia. That being said, I had no problem believing she is close with Mac or the kids. BB and JJY don't need much material to make scenes work. Speaking of police incompetence, how is Willow even going to trial? Chase is working on his own or whatever, but the PCPD is actively interviewing other suspects for Drew's murder. They aren't helping build the case against Willow-they are trying to tear it down. I know that's Alexis's whole strategy for acquittal, but Idk if the PCPD should be helping her cause lol.

Oh, I don't doubt it was. I just thought they have been flirting this whole time and it was moving at a snails pace since Lucy only appears every so often. When the whole "romance" first started I really thought Lucy was angling at not only the commission for the sale, but something else. Maybe she still is?

Wait!! I had no idea Lucy/Sidwell were banging!!!! I thought they were tiredly flirting with a few kisses all this time. I am so naive-or just not paying attention. @Vee Love the story idea with Lucy though.

Both Marco/Sidwell holding Brad prisoner and/or Selena having Brad shoot Drew are seriously viable options sadly enough. Neither would surprise me. We know Frank has issues with Brenda/Vanessa, but at what point does the show realize they are only hurting themselves by keeping her away? KT is nowhere near popular enough for a Britt return to do anything. Brenda gives the canvas twice the story Britt could very easily without much effort. Spending cash on all these recurring players is such a waste. I know Frank's ego plays into a lot of these attempts to make these characters work, but the soap press would consider him a hero if he got Vanessa to return. All the emmys lol.

Since Britt returned she has tried to call Brad and he hasn't answered. I was thinking perhaps Brad is in danger or something, but the show didn't really follow up on that. It's possible he just went off the grid and doesn't have time for Britt's nonsense. Unfortunately that seems unlikely lol.

I don't even think Van Etten or whoever care much about Brad. He's never had anything more than a superficial personality. Sure, they tried with the Wiley story, but Perry Chen is limited. Van's hiring has brought more focus back to Lucas in a way that works-all without Brad. I don't believe there is any interest in telling a compelling gay love triangle or even telling a proper gay romance. Although the show lacks romance in general so I don't think it's only about sexual orientation. Brad will come back, Marco will become the bad guy, and Lucas/Brad will be hastily put back together. Meanwhile 75% of Brad's scenes will be with Britt being snarky and talking about Drag Race or something because Britt's so progressive and the show's resident gay icon. 🙄

I am not sure the show necessarily has much use for Brad alone or even Lucas/Brad. I think the show loves the Britt/Brad friendship. IIRC, Brad left long before KT was re-hired. At this point it seems Marco has become the sacrificial lamb to help prop up Britt's awful return. Britt needs her gay bff back so Lucas/Brad need to also reunite.

That's what I remember. It was just an odd tack on ending to a completed story. Kim was long gone. But I guess we have that SORASed kid to look forward to in 5 years.

I never understood the fan support for Julian or Julian/Alexis. It was an awful pairing and the character was not well thought out or developed, IMO. Not like Alexis has ever really had good pairings or anything though. I wish Guza didn't bleed the character of Jerry out until he ran dry. SR/Jerry was a villain you could bring back sparingly. I'd put both Julian and Jerry slightly ahead of Valentin, but if I never saw any of the three again I would be fine. Wasn't TB's character pregnant by Julian when she left? I am totally blanking on the character's name, but Oscar's mom.

I have a real disconnect. Is the show trolling us slightly? Are people that scared? He wore a blanket for about three scenes around his shoulder and gave Charlotte a key ring with a special colored ribbon? IDEK what I am supposed to think about Valentin. Master manipulator and villain or cuddly, little, misunderstood spy?

They definitely dress Havins down and she is much more casual, but I think she still looks current and cute most of the time. She's never as polished looking as Setton even in her nun clothing. I do think it does fit the Lulu/Spencer aspect of her character. Lulu is never going to wear satin button ups and skirts to breakfast like BLQ. I do think characters like Liz or Willow reach the happy medium a bit better in wardrobe though. Valentin making threats wrapped in a comfy blanket shawl today......I can't guys lol.

I feel like there's a medium somewhere here. Either put her in a robe with the illusion she's wearing a sexy night gown underneath or put the pj's on an, Idk, unbutton a few buttons. You don't have to be semi naked to appear sexy-just don't act so cold. I know women don't put on sexy silk nightgowns every night, but there should at least be some pretense of fantasy for a couple on a soap.

I can't believe there aren't more people talking about Valentin PARCHUTING out of a plane to escape from prison. I can't take anything about that seriously. And the sheer panic of the entire town acting like he's some mastermind criminal while he's all beat up whining to Carly. Chase is boring. Brook Lynn is boring. They are boring together lol. Seriously, I get AS's modesty issues. We've discussed it a lot, but does she need full length pjs and a robe? She'd still be modest in the pajamas alone and it would look less awkward. What happened to them adopting a baby, anyhow?

Yeah, I don't think it was crazy for Heather to have a younger child. I think it's jarring as a viewer because one of Heather's kids is played by Scott Reeves and the other is a fresh faced young girl lol. As for Portia, I don't think she's supposed to be the same age as Brook Kerr. The show has mentioned her age regarding her pregnancy, but I think she's in her mid 40's at most. I don't bother much with the Taggert/Portia/Trina backstory and ages because it doesn't really align timewise with when Taggert was actually appearing on the show.

Neither Julie nor Krista bothered me. I think Krista was miscast, but she did what she could especially considering she was made to be the villain. I can see how Julie can be grating though. There is something slightly unlikeable about her and I can't put my finger on it either.

Yes on the Patch and Kayla stuff. They got together when Steve couldn't remember who he was. To me, the most memorable part of Pinson's run was sleeping with Nick Fallon and taking his virginity while he was in love with her daughter lol. I personally thought Pinson was very good as Billie given the writing. Lisa's Billie feels like a very moment in time character and you could never recapture the magic. I mean even Lisa couldn't recapture the magic in her returns. With Krista and with Julie's versions Billie became more pathetic and obsessed with Bo. The show never really tried to give Billie much more purpose than being the heavy for Bo/Hope.

As if people would stop going to the Pub if they disliked trivia night. It's one of five sets they have.🤣 Roman has basically a captive audience.

Oh, I actually think Valentin/Carly will be a thing too. I just had a huge jump scare over Cyrus and Esme and am so worried they both will be for real back. I get such Nelle feelings from Esme, so even if Pohl is talented, I think she will keep coming back and back until any goodwill on my end has run out. .

Oh I have no doubt she will be back

I need a break lol!! Really?!

Sigh...I am sure there will be an actual thread about this but Avery Pohl and Esme returning is not something I need.

Oh, I don't think Frank or the writers have it out for Lucy or Lynn. They just don't get the character. Maxie at least seemed to put in work. Everyone else? No. If BLQ wines about Deception one more time....Idk, Brook, maybe don't work there if it's such a hassle for you to take 5 minutes out of your day to read emails or whatever you do lol.