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Jen is coming off like a shrew in all this. I don't know if it's my personal thoughts on Missy, the writing, or both. I have always preferred Missy to Cady's Jen, but I feel like Jen is more compassionate than this. I think her and Jack's points are valid. I have also seen Jen and Jack be much more willing to forgive people. I don't think anyone believes Mark is going to run around and start killing people. This is a show that has let serial killers out after a few years. I actually don't find this Cat/Chad story that bad. I mean, it's bad, but Chad's had worse stories lol. Probably the culmination of years of issues and a new oppurtunity popping up for him made Billy bolt for now. I'd be shocked if this was the last we saw of Billy Flynn as Chad. It's a shame because I do think ALM and BF have some chemistry and I do think ALM is a likeable performer.

I am sure it's not a point anymore, but I remember when brain damaged Jason could not read a map or tell directions in the 90's. When SBu read Britt's instructions I kept thinking he was going to go the entire wrong way. And, yeah, I am going with the theory Scout totally shot Drew lol

Correct. With Carly being furious she was getting in trouble for something she actually did. That is a reaction Carly would have though. Carly was annoyed she got caught-and lost all her money lol. Stella comes off naive or in denial about this all. Almost as if she's shocked her actions have consequences. And everyone else in town is acting like Drew's attacking this nice old lady without cause. Drew's a huge jerk, but Stella opened herself up to this on her own.

Yes. Dr. Chip. It was after she was caught in the museum explosion. During the Torres brothers fiasco that seemed to last forever. I don't recall the relationship getting much focus and I can't even tell you why they broke up.

I really need someone to explain the Stella story to me. She's guilty. I know she did it for her patients, but is there a story here? It is illegal regardless of the intention. It's not like she is being framed for some crime she didn't commit. Drew only leaked true info lol.

I watched 1991 to 1993 fairly recently and I honestly have no idea what the plan was for Julie. 1992 is a rough year overall for Days with the all Carly all the time show and people like Marlena/Roman doing very little, but Julie is truly doing nothing. I remember the show briefly teasing her with Victor although that was quickly pivoted to Carly. She's heavily invested in Tanner/Molly's relationship for no discernible reason and that entire romance is a dud. Then Julie just randomly pops up at Wings in the background handing out menus and chit chatting with her customers/friends. I can't believe SSH stayed as long as she did.

Seriously, Sonny/Brenda's wedding was a huge rating success. GH would kill for those numbers now. And you could literally just drop Brenda into the canvas seamlessly at this point, but let's waste more time GH lol

$6 dollars is a lot to spend on that "actress", but perhaps she provides her own food and wardrobe. And her clothing is still somehow 100% better than anything Amanda Setton wears.

Well, I am sure Vanessa would want her own parking space! Lol Firing Sidwell's wife and about 10 other useless people on the show would also free up money and space.

Listen, I can see an argument where it failed slightly in a creative way. It wasn't my favorite in 2010, but as far as numbers it didn't fail. Vanessa is practically the only name GH can bring back at this point to hope for a gain in viewers. It also gives Sonny, Jason, Carly, Michael, Nina, Ava, Lucy, Lois, etc storyline potential.

Wrong. Lol. There's actual proof she helped ratings every time. I don't even like some of the material especially in 2010, but there is no indication it ever hurt the show or even the character of Brenda.

Nina and CW were comedically bad at that lie! 😂

It's all very background and doesn't really move any story. We don't get Carly's POV on why she hates Brenda (although I think recasts explain it), but Brenda's POV is pretty clear in that she's defending Robin and the whole wacky situation with Jason/Carly/Michael, as Brenda doesn't know Michael is AJ's kid. Jax/Brenda were on a fairly obnoxious tour-at the time-about how bad the mob was.

The one thing I can't imagine is SJB's Carly getting shot in the head by Sonny and forgiving him.

Well Brenda is always on topic for me, but I assume others disagree 😂 Most of the Carly/Brenda scenes are Brenda trashing Jason and defending Robin. Brenda doesn't actually care about Carly in general. It makes sense for current day Carly to feel inferior to Brenda in her own head because Brenda did think she was just trash. Very different from how people treat Queen Carly now. Brenda (and Robin) are characters that break the facade that Carly's evolved. She just married up. I am disappointed Lois wasn't side eyeing Carly more.

There's one scene at Sonny/Jason's penthouse, a scene at Wyndam's? where Carly asks Brenda if she's shopping for a new straitjacket and there are scenes from the Dock's Gala shooting. All are from 1998 and were on youtube under a Brenda/Jax 1998 playlist. But that's off topic lol.

Nina is a very disposable character. I am not sure why she lingers around. At least put her back with Sonny so I don't have to watch DA Lady. Chase is a non-entity to me. If you ask me to describe him I would say nice and handsome. That's it lol. There is just nothing interesting about him or even him and Brook Lynn. Curtis/Jordan/Portia always replay the same story and triangle. With Portia being the bad guy. It's tired. I still find the show highly watchable, but as @Vee said it's difficult to ignore the problems especially when you know it's Frank's vision only basically and nothing will change.

It is off topic, but I also wish we got to see more Sarah's Carly and Brenda spar. I get why the narrative now is Carly/Brenda were long term rivals, but they honestly barely knew one another lol. The most compelling Brenda material in 1998 was her plane crash with Jason. Anyhow, as far as both Sasha and Willow go they were just characters that were there for 7 years with unmemorable stories. Sasha got interesting right before she left and obviously Willow is like a brand new character. Rory has revitalized Michael. So basically while the show still has it serious flaws, it's done great work with formerly snoozy characters like Sasha, Michael, Willow, and Drew. The Britt/Jason nonsense is DOA from the start though. I am sorry, but Britt is a seriously unlikeable human being. I didn't go in with an open mind because I dislike KT/Britt, but this story has done nothing to change my opinion.

Brenda got really boxed in with the breakdown story and Jax taking her back. Like obviously he would but 1998 for Brenda felt a little less chaotic if that makes sense. A new lease on life, Robin as her roomate in her own cottage, her and Jax being cutely dull. I don't think Lois was ever a spare part exactly. She was almost in every story but more B character reacting. I think the OG idea of Lois/Jax before Rena decided to leave had possibilities. Of course, Vanessa would walk into the room and have fire chemistry with Ingo and it would all fall apart, but the idea was interesting.

Her being on the show for 7 years had zero impact lol. I guess Daisy is something you can bring back. If you put it into perspective of like Lois was on the show for less than three years and Brenda's original run was about 6 years. Think of what those characters did in that time and think about Sasha just hanging around for all those years.

Probably. Sofia Mattson is a beautiful woman but she's not a supermodel. And then we double down on it all to make her Robert and Holly's child.. just to drop her. It's hilarious because she was on the show for so long. I hope Daisy enjoys those homecooked meals lol

Haha! Lucas was also non plussed. I guess my patient is going to have to wait another 12 hours in the ER, but Liz-what's the tea on Willow today? I'll be honest Willow being a teacher then a nurse then just deciding to be a stay at home mom/charity worker was sudden. When PM decided EVERYONE needed to question their careers it felt odd. I could see it as a more gradual transition for Willow. Sasha going from "supermodel" to family cook was probably the worst though.

Oh, I would absolutely get rid of Willow or ask for another nurse like Sonny did. They way Liz said it was so hilariously casual though. Like I guess she's gone? Good luck with your test results Lucas!

Lol! I was laughing at Elizabeth just saying Willow dipped out on her shift. Like Liz you are her boss? Why aren't we more concerned about that from a business standpoint? You can't just start losing nurses at this point.

It seems like her most notable role would be on CBS's Ransom several years ago? Not really the point though lol. I know it's not the easiest task in the world to create chemistry with Mo/Sonny, but this is painful. It doesn't even feel like human interaction. Claire Walsh at least briefly had an agenda to take Sonny down and was a lame spoiler for a returning Brenda. DA Turner just dislikes Sonny? Dislikes the mob? She's not an active threat to Sonny, so I don't know why they even interact. I honestly don't remember Jordan Baines at all lol.