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AH's gives me 0 TC vibes, but I always appreciate someone researching the part and caring that much. I don't hate him or anything. Just find him okay. But him doing the extra work to try to play the character better makes me like him more.

Lol! Eileen doesn't want to return. She has said that explicitly numerous times. I don't like Haiduk in the role at all, but she is doing the best she can. It's basically an unrecastable role.

I appreciate your view. I honestly don't have that strong of a connection to Jen as a character. I would be horrified it one of my favorites were recast. I don't think Cady did a bad job or anything, but I do understand YMMV on this topic

I genuinely prefer Missy. I find Cady McClain a bit cold in delivery, but she was a fine recast and willing to work and do the part to the best of her ability. There is very little you can do when the OG actress doesn't want to come back lol. There are a lot of reasons outside politics that I find Missy problematic. She full on left her job in the middle of her contract and got to come back for several years in a leading status. I don't know any job that would provide that. And, yeah, I'd like to see Jen every now and then, but I don't know how many chances you can give an actress.

Thank you for finding that scene!!😍 Marlena and Abe have such a solid friendship. I love this scene because it's one of the few times Marlena has autonomy about her own feelings and expresses them. She doesn't get her perspective out a lot in this storyline because obviously what John/Roman are going through is so much bigger. Not directed at you @Donna L. Bridges but I also love that Missy being conservative is the issue here. Um, no, she actually just won't commit to Days full time. I have my own issues with her beliefs and politics but that's not why she isn't on Days currently. Steve Burton is pretty damn conservative and bff with Scott and Missy and is fully employed by two soaps.

Lily and Sonny on GH? Sonny had to marry her to stay out of jail because her dad wanted him to. Dumb and a recipe for disaster clearly.

https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/16/all-my-children-star-alec-musser-died-suicide-shotgun-to-chest/ It appears to be suicide. RIP.

I don't know who was writing back then, but someone was really obsessed with NASCAR or something. Don't forget Stephanie races cars too😂 I mean, he fought his female twin with a different dad for his lover. Some points need to be given there lol.

But who? Both Wendy and Chanel are way too intelligent for him. Holly even seems more intelligent than him and she just OD'd on bad pills and is in a coma lol. I honestly get the feeling Chanel knows he's dumb and just accepts it because she loves him. When he's not Possessed by the Devil he's a fairly nice guy and treats her well.

Lol! I remember that. Again, I still find Johnny a likeable guy. He just doesn't seem book smart or street smart in any way. He's just adorably clueless about most things. Whatever, not every character has to be super intelligent. I prefer Johnny as himbo instead of the show telling us how smart he is. I agree with everyone about Marlena/John being judge-y. They really aren't. I can see Sloan being intimidated by Marlena and all, but there really is no reason for Marlena to dislike Sloan. She makes Eric happy and is the "mother" of her grandchild. Marlena/John let KRISTEN live in their home to help Brady with something (I honestly don't remember). I can see Marlena preferring Nicole to Sloan, but Sloan objectively really hasn't done anything wrong as far as Marlena knows.

Hasn't EJ always been a lawyer? I mean, after his stint as a racecar driver, of course.

In theory EJ and Sami are quite smart, but perhaps it's a generational gap. Lol. I don't even mind it. It's sort of funny and likable.

Thanks! I believe it's the 12/5 episode.

I thought his wife was Filipino? I could be wrong, though.

@Donna L. Bridges You get to love them both (oocities.org) I can find the transcript of the scene, but not that actual scene. I know it's on you tube I just don't want to go through full episodes lol.

Probably. I don't think Johnny connects any dots easily. It was just funny the way CB delivered the dialogue. Like, wait? People are racist still in 2024? I had no idea lol *shruggy shoulders** I love you babe and that's all that matters...

There is a wonderful scene with Marlena and Abe at the end of the Mexico saga. I don't know dates exactly so I am not sure where you are at in context. But Marlena tells Abe "you get to love them both and I can't". It's a great scene and gives a lot of weight to Marlena's friendship with Abe and also plants the seeds of the affair.

I don't really hate the idea of Johnny being a cop either. I just also liked the idea of him being a film maker too. Johnny seems a bit dim to be a cop. Not like Rafe is a Mensa member or anything, but Johnny is pretty much entirely clueless. It almost sounded like today was the first time he figured out he and Chanel were an interracial couple.

Love that idea! I think there is real potential for Johnny as a director/film maker, but the show has done 0 with it. And he has just loafed around for a year or so unemployed. They should tie his projects in with offscreen Will. Johnny will probably just become a cop or something at this point though.

Yeah, I just found some of the conversation odd. Not in the overall affect or anything, but just some of the dialogue. Like, hey, one time 30 years ago Marlena had an affair with a man she's still married to! Scandalous! Just like us lol! If Eric didn't feel the need to tell his wife about that then Nicole probably shouldn't have either. Marlena for the most part has been very gracious to Nicole. Just me being nitpicky because I did like their scenes in general.

Intimidating, sure? But I don't think it's Nicole's place to tell Sloan about Marlena's affair. I am sure Marlena wouldn't mention the time Nicole kidnapped her granddaughter or anything lol. No threesome. Johnny hasn't even attempted to work or made a mention of a movie for years, so I am glad it was said today.

Today's episode was a little on the nose and preachy, but I think the sentiment was there and the show had good intentions. I still enjoyed it. I had to lol at Rafe's story about writing a check. That seems to be the normal check writing process? It's been a minute since I wrote a check, but I always had to put my phone number on it and show ID? I really liked Nicole/Sloan. I am sure Marlena really enjoys Nicole spilling her personal business like that lol. And I have to disagree. Marlena is of course perfect.😂 I don't know what to make of the Chad/Leo/Everett scenes. They were weird, but I didn't mind them. And I am so glad Johnny realized today that he is dating a black woman and also has no life goals. The writers really leaned into the fact Johnny is kind of a clueless bro.

I liked Hogestyn too. He doesn't get much credit, but I wanted to echo that sentiment. I love Drake, but I can easily say Ben is the better actor in the family lol. Although it doesn't seem like he acts anymore.

I thought the tribute was very nice too! Again, you did had to suspend disbelief, but it was a very creative choice to find the original BJ actress and she was wonderful. I like the idea of

I just find it very random and very mean. It never built into animosity or anger. One day Alex just started being awful to Justin. None of this is Justin's fault at all. I mean, he might not be the best lawyer, but this all feels out of nowhere. I just keep wondering what the hell is wrong with Alex.