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6-19 Now that the 'Thursday' episode is out of the way, back to the A plot. lol. There was a lot of things I liked about this episode. One thing that I have liked about this show has been...whether you like a story or not...stories are allowed to build from C plot to B plot and (eventually perhaps) to an A story. I'm thinking about how the Crooked Cop story was strictly C plot and look at how it's connecting slowly to the A plot of Martin's Secret. The strictly (for now?) B plot of Doug/Vanessa/Joey storyline wouldn't be half as good if we didn't see Doug's gambling addiction grow while Vanessa was off either being a gossip or jumping on a man while Joey was in the background. Now there have been story twists and reveals in it, too. So watching June's plot the last little while has been giving me the same feel. And I don't mind it being C plot. For now. I really have enjoyed everyone's various theories on her, too. And I don't at all feel it is leading to a dead end. Definitely curious to find out the mystery of the picture. And I love seeing Jacob and Naomi working together with her. In no rush whatsoever. I do admit that I AM in a rush to get to the next leg of the SilkPress storyline. Part of me feels like it's a stall. I don't want Trisha leaving any time soon so this does work to keep her longer. HOWEVER, it's also realistic because it would take time for a DNA test to come back. There are times that I like Kat wanting to get to the bottom of it...and I'm here for her being a bitca on wheels...and her spinoff-eque adventures with Jacob hehe...but there are times when she has started to annoy me because her need to rush might endanger the case. And she feels and acts too smart for this. Also...after driving May for the most part...and with Martin's Secret finding taking its rightful place as an A plot...from a writer's POV...it's time for a bit of a rest for the plot so I can see why it's hovering between B and C plot this week. Leaning C at that. I do enjoy the balancing act the writers are doing. Well...sometimes. But I feel that might just be me thinking too deep. Thankfully, Jacob has other things to do that I like. And Kat...I like seeing her dealing with her business with Chelesa. Not so much her stuff with Tomas. The actor is starting to get uneven in his acting again. But...back to Martin's Secret...lol. They have been doing such a great job of it building piece by piece. This episode was the confirmation from Vernon that the mystery man WAS there. And now Martin is having visions?? Cool! Meanwhile, Smitty is slowly and surely continuing to go down that road that is going to lead him to his husband. Good and juicy!! And don't think that I haven't noticed that every time Martin has a flashback, the audience gets a liiiittle bit more of that night. And I am really wondering when total recall will hit. I am going to cheer if it all comes out on a Friday no question. THAT is how you do it. I loved the subplot of Chelesa having issues with her starting her business and having to run to Bill. Bill will always need moments where he needs to be humanized. And his children are great for that. I awwwww at the little moment with Bill and Chels. Of course, Bill would have a little catch sentence for his kids. Also...I am always living for Chelesa vs Hayley. She drags her as good as her mama does.

Yeah, going on two weeks of Martin in the focus with a tight A story grip. Rewatching last week and it holds up. And I know this week will be doing the same. I expect the same now that people have something solid to hold on to.

Aw hell no, Shady Phae Phae!!! For me, 50Cynt has had that look several times so it's nothing new though as always she looks good. I feel my favorites are Angela (for still standing out from the clear theme) and Porsha which looks like something I would expect Kenya to wear...giving goddess. I kinda like Shamea's, too.

6-18 A solid 'Thursday' episode. I thought the highlight for sure was how the story of Dani/Andre continues to unfold. And Dani finally told Nicole. The Dani/Nicole dynamic has been one of the best dynamics to watch. And this was really their first rift. DD was giving. And I care about both sisters that I can't wait to see how it develops. More and more though...the Dani/Andre relationship is being found out. I bet the reveal is going to be good. Yeah, too soon for Chelesa and Madison to be around the family. I didn't like that. I liked even less that Dani was being that Dani that polarizes very much in those scenes. I prefer the one who was around Nicole. And I'm always here for Nosy Nurse. Bill's recovery has given some humor going on. And now a life insurance policy...things that make you go hmm. Which means he don't get to talk. Thank you. I know people like Dani make it hard when they go back to their default mode, but it's all there in the writing and how the actor/actresses play them. The layers to Vernon vs Bill Monday alone... They really remind me of a black Paul and Christine from Y&R. With better chemistry and pre-bad writing. As for Kat/Jacob...chemistry yes. But I see it as brother and lil sis chemistry. Looking forward to their mystery spinoff. It sure has. It makes me wonder if it is going to lead to the spoiler I mentioned a few weeks back because I feel like that would make sense with Nicole's outbursts she has been giving that feel slightly uncharacteristic.

Great minds...

SMH

And take away the multiple shirtless Jacob scenes I've been getting? I think not! 😜 As I suspected when he popped up in this mess. Lord Baby Jesus. One step forward, two steps back. Always. We got the flashback. We got Bill searching her out and coming to a denouement...though I knew what the writers were trying for with that...keep other A story going by them coming to peace right when Hayley has baby issues aka typical soap. And she was already being a bit OTT with Hayley at the end of yesterday. Le sigh. She better watch out. Dani ain't the one OR the two.

I feel that the last time Portia didn't have slanted writing was her wedding. And even that...

I just saw this. And you know what? It made me excited. Good to see that CBS is really showing commitment to all things soap. It makes me miss SoapNet now though. Hehe. That was my SECOND thought.

In time.

Can I just say how much I love seeing Jacob and Naomi on my screen?

I definitely have seen old Lane fans online who was happy for that. I've also seen Lane fans who will only accept DG as Cane. And a few of the obtuse ones I used to read about here back in the day. I will be curious to see how the ratings pan out post-reveal as well. Now you quit with that JG shade before I get just as shady.

Not bad at all. Rory really does give good (and dare I say it...real) anger. And a hint of menace. I love that at last...a darker Michael has arrived.

lol. I mean look at what happened (or could have been from what I've read and seen online and here) with Cat. I'm not sure but wasn't it mentioned somewhere Billy's Chad was still in Salem for the 60th Anniversary episodes or did I misread?

Hopefully Angela pins her a$$ to the wall at the reunion...Andy Cohen be damned. I did. I was NOT ready at all. lol. I suuuuuure can! I had a work friend a looooong time who not only winded up on a reality tv show looking for love, she found it...got a spinoff if I remember correctly, AND had his baby. Still in love last I checked. And I found that all out (pre-baby) by Facebook feed. I fell all the way out since she was always supportive of my writing, but never mentioned it.

I admit that I did like that note to continuity since that was when Kyle came back as a Bad Boy and since that was LIVE (and he was in his birthday suit) it tracks with Audra whom would have seen the research and reactions. PS. Summer also came back as a bad girl during that time. Same. And worth noting. Thank you.

I believe it given how the likers AND haters were curious to see who it would turn out to be.

Good article if yep late.

Basically something relevant and NOT something that can be saved for the 4, 5, AND 6 o clock news. Or a news channel. Same. Tbf...I think Victor saw Abby after her and Devon got back from their honeymoon so...6 months ago? hehe. Don't get me started! lol. I'm saving Monday's episode until I make it through John's Death Week on DAYS. And post rewatching BTG. Probably some GH, too. And RHOM. It is THAT low on my viewing.

6-20 I thought that was a pretty good week. I guess it again says something that I can say that even with the repetitive conversations (again) and not much moving (again). But as I said last week...and I didn't mind (especially since I'm working through John's death on DAYS)...some fluff. Speaking of death...let me get this out of the way first Greg...but I'm starting to look at Liam and wondering when is he dying? Because he's coming across like Willow came across on GH when she was dying for a whole year. At least he looks weak. I've enjoyed all of Nick's return so far. And OF COURSE, Ridge wants to sit there and get jealous. Ridge...can STFU. He left Brooke for silly reasons. HE continued to be all about how he feels about Taylee. The first sign of some man sniffing around Brooke and he wants to sit there and start marking territory. When your current lover, your daughter, and anyone with eyes point out how you are coming across aka JEALOUS it is usually best to sit this one out. 'Sunshine?' Really? Well...like grandma, like granddaughter I guess. I still can't believe Luna is doing this. Or perhaps I should be side-eying Brad Bell for using her for what will surely be JMW temp exit. I really enjoyed the talk between Brooke and Katie about Nick. And I wish we had gotten the talk between Carter and Deacon about marrying Hope cuz Deacon being encouraging was off given they were trying to beat the mess out of each other the last time they saw each other. And YES I enjoyed the return of DAPHNE. Even if she is only abroad for now. And Steffy trying to find ways to get Daphne to come back for the relaunch. Yep, Hope should feel threatened.

FACTS!!! I can't wait to get to that part of my viewing. I love Paul from his first appearance and happy to hear he will get a HEA.

I also agree with the above. Finally soap characters with nuances again. I love it. Also...that means some are heading for a fall. And we can discuss due to the grayness of it, if they deserve it. Because there are layers in play even if you left on Bill's side. And clearly, Vernon won 😜 because Bill was pressed after he left and went to the office, taking it out on poor Tomas. That said...yes, Vernon did not have to do him like that...and yes, Bill got some licks in...but he left that confrontation tail between legs versus how he was when he got there. It makes Vernon definitely look powerful and prideful. And it's been established before on the show before that the Duprees are proud of themselves. But to put it on full display shows like that with Vernon...the head...shows the pride and arrogance. So prideful, he had to make the only person who can fix it seem small. And I think we both know pride comes before the fall. And I'm sure a few people would love for that to pass. But that's just on a first view.

*takes a very deep breath* I done put it off long enough...

Front. Back (thank you, Cameraman!). Everywhere in-between. I drunk that up. God, he's so pretty.

Exactly! It's always been there in subtle ways so I'm very happy to see the mask completely drop and him cutting Bill all the way down like a surgeon doing a delicate surgery to complete success. But like I been saying, a good amount of the people on this show have light and dark moments and I love it. Layers and nuances.