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Ooooo yes. The way I gasped when Molly dropped that file on the desk. The file I've been mentioning in the PM thread months ago! The plot thread that I was really excited about when PM was in charge outside of the Sins of the Father storyline. I was like Yes, Molly! Tell Anna about herself! Cuz that was ridiculous. On the other hand, I find it interesting that the New/Old Writers keep finding ways to pick at old PM threads. But...I'll take they are at least mentioned versus how they tried to make them abruptly vanish.

That's exactly what I mean. I still remember his first few days at DAYS production wise...and it was VERY apparent. I hope that will be the case when he arrives at Y&R as well. Even now with current budgets, B&B stays looking great, the cast stay dressing superb (just look at any time a character from Y&R has crossed over to B&B and then they cross back to Y&R for example), and sets get regularly used and it makes sense. They even have extras like all those interns running around right now. I imagine even with Y&R's lower budget that Scott will still make it look expensive. I mentioned that above. I remember that as well. I just don't remember if the AS part of it was ever proven. But that, his past at Y&R, and the aforementioned fact the article was on Deadline, is why I'm cautious optimistic that while Scott is coming on as a Senior Producer, he might manage to have more influence than what the current regime might not be ready for. But we will see.

10-11 Oh, lord have mercy! I can't! The amount of propping that was going on for Sonny. I can almost take slighted writing over writing where characters sit/stand/dance and go on and on and on over a character who is usually not all that and a bag of chips. So all this Sonny talk...at this point I could almost throw something at my tv. The only good thing I can say about Sonny right now...is that he looked good in that red shirt. JS. And given my feelings over Sonny/Dante and Dante's internal feelings, you know I was seeing red over his 'dilemma.' Good to see that with the fate of Lulu and Sam slowly, but surely approaching that I'll be seeing more of DZ on my screen and Dante in the mix. The conflict just did not feel the same as it usually did. Definitely a little more plot, a little less character regardless of the fact that Dante was confiding in his BFF Cody. But it could be because it was giving that 'wacka wacka' humor the New/Old Writers like to pop into moments that just don't need it. That said, I didn't mind Dante being the Friday cliffhanger though I hope given the amount of separation of Dante as cop/Dante as Sonny's son drama we have gotten this year that it will not destroy that growing conflict. You know what? I totally forgot that Lucas is Julian's son so I was wondering why he was running into Ava outside of the actors being on ATWT. A case of the recast. But I liked those scenes overall. Another way to get a softer side of Ava. Uh oh! Not Brad realizing what Portia did. Portia who has been all up in his face. Now that WAS juicy. Liz stay being love.

Well I for one am pretty sure that just like at DAYS when he arrives, his influence will be very apparent when he arrives on screen at Y&R.

Plot, plot, plot. But let's see if this is THE week for Sam.

Yeah it was making me slightly heated. But I have said that I've been looking forward to seeing GF and JJ together again since it was announced. And I have been and will continue to look forward to each of Laura's kids coming home one by one. But I guess my expectations were so high that it just annoyed me that even knowing FV knew how much anticipation was out for this reunion that he could not lower his 'tics Yeah, the propping is complete overkill at this point. And pathetic since the mother of one of his daughters is in jail for him.

Well about that...lol. We have PRODUCTION to thank for that because... Candiace and Roommate might be gone, but Production is STILL on that.

I miss the gifs.

10-10 Aha! I was right! Martin WAS behind the P. I. And double ha! about the gun! This was just a mess though. This episode was definitely a case of FV's love of those quick cuts between scenes took away from the episode. Laura and Lucky's long overdue reunion, and it kept being interrupted needlessly. If you want to do a build over an episode to a cliffhanger, primetime quick-cuts ain't it. It would be nice if he got that someday. There was a feeling of movement though. Martin doing his job to get Alexis off, Sonny be damned. Diane going to Jason, Sonny be damned. Seems like someone remembered...just like the Sonny case under PM...about Jason's issues with his kids upon his return under PM with the Diane line. And now the twilight over Lulu's storyline...which I take it to mean next week is going to be a doozy or we will be seeing Lulu's face. I enjoyed every minute of seeing Laura with Lucky. The Triple L flashback. The fact that she found out where Lucky was (from Liz), but had no idea about him not being a donor. And then Lucky had to walk her through it. Then Laura had to walk him through his feelings of being a failure. And finally (though HIS KIDS should have been a reason) giving him a solid reason to stay in PC...to be there for his MOTHER. It was a nice dance that GF and JJ did with each other, but one I enjoyed. That said...Michael (still in those oooh so tight jeans) did WHAT??? Granted, Kristina is such a loose cannon now that she needs to be tracked, I didn't like he has a tracker on her. I also did not like that Anna was soo willing to let her potential lead just walk out the door because Anna now has to be a Sonny apologist. So the cliffhanger with the appearance of the gun is a hmmm. I don't know what Sonny was thinking, thinking Carly was going to fled the country though. SMH. No matter how these New/Old Writers try to make him out to be a hero, it's the fact he shot a man that has them in trouble in the first place. Let him do the RIGHT thing and confess to get the OTHER mother of one of his kids off. Seriously. Same. Just ugh. It's quite annoying.

For sure. But the fact he did it. It was so unexpected and done to get Jack's goat. My way of saying 'ooooo a nasty read.' I didn't hate it. Just surprised he did.

10-9 I have to give credit where credit is due. One of the things that I hated that was not followed up on was Anna slowly building a case against Sonny and using Molly to do it. So I love that plot thread was mentioned. It made it for sure clear that Anna was back to being a Sonny apologist (and FH looked pained to be saying that dialogue, probably thinking of Anna's declaration to take him down during PM's run) while KV shined as Molly took her to task. GO, MOLLY. I don't give Joss many things, but I loved her laying into Lucky. And EM was looking hot as sin. And hehe at Joss, Dex, and Molly in the same scene together knowing what is probably coming. Natalia/Sonny scenes are official on my FF/mute list. But I did stop to listen to Natalia/Kristina. It was nice to get a Blaze mention. Why am I starting to wonder if someone has already found the gun? Awww the Jason/Anna kiss. It seem that Anna is not interested and gets the ew factor cuz...Robin. But Jason surprisingly seem to feel a way. Though I hope that is the last of that. I actually liked the Jason/Lucky scenes given they are so much in the same boat with their kids. Speaking of...bad look for Lucky after those Aidan scenes. I did love seeing Felicia in action. But I was enjoying Carly with my man Beast. hehe. But me and Felicia know Carly ain't going to listen to her advice. And at last...LAURA.

Same. Even when I was regularly viewing, I looked forward to a Nancy visit where we saw Joy.

RHOP Well...Bravo apparently released Episode 3 early (apparently they did this with NY last week with an episode, too) and it is good to see that rumor about the ladies getting into it with Gizelle is true. Now I'm hearing it might be on tonight. A mess!!! But...good mess.

Ha! DEAD.

10-9 I KNOW VICTOR DIDN'T!!!! lol. I gasped at Victor walking up to Jack and throwing John Abbott in his face. Go right ahead and make Jack see red. Meanwhile, I'm not sure how I feel about seeing a rift appearing between Jack and Diane. It felt almost as jarring as when JG first started this stupid Kyle vs Diane storyline in the first place when Kyle was the one who wanted Diane to have the job in the first place. I did like the Michael/Diane scene. They really haven't touched on their friendship too much since Diane's resurrection so it was great to see. I am sad Christian shaved his beard though. It was great to have Traci and Alan back in town. But don't tell me that foreshadowing a Traci/Alan/Sharon storyline once the mess with Sharon is over? Or perhaps Alan will be the one to figure out exactly what the issue with Sharon will be? Because I can't say it enough...I LOVE seeing Chance back in cop mode. It just feels sooo RIGHT. Heather's murder continues to get good performances out of MG, LB, and SC. Though there was a slight drag on the framing up. I also enjoyed the Sally/Audra scene.

Even this year, didn't Steve Burton get a little effort for his return. Meanwhile, was there even an official JJ Lucky is back promo? God, I miss SoapNet. If there was something I missed or the VCR couldnt' record, it was there for me. And it got me into so many other soaps. It so was. I loved that. Yeah, dialogue like that. BITD they would incorporate it into the storyline and everything. I mean that just makes me think of the Nurse Ball actually.

Nor should you. I remember when US soaps used to do this, and it was how so many people learned about social issues when I was growing up. And even now when soaps over the last decade have done an issue, the soap critics and fans will point out when someone clearly did the research and who did not. So it still has an impact if done right. Sad US soaps can't (or should I say won't) do that. Meanwhile, looking at what you said about English soaps, I can't help but think that US soaps are sitting on a goldmine if they would still do the same. Heck, FV is all about exposure and product placement and yet won't do anything possible for ratings?? HIM??

10-8 Well, I say this much...he might have been a lame hehe wingman, but I enjoyed the little misadventure of Liam and Will and the Forrester interns. The fact that they already know who Will is cuz he's cute has been a hoot. And I already see a vibe with him and Amy. Liking the actress and I can see the two of them together. And yes, Liam was so lame to do the baby pictures. Just such a parent. Resonated though. And now he's back to thinking on Hope. And speaking of Hope...uh...I don't know what to think of THAT? I guess the idea of Carter and Hope is just odd because even the build-up has been odd to me. So it just doesn't feel organic. I'm always here for Sinn flashbacks. That said...seeing Sheila reminded me that nothing be going on that keeps my interest on this show. So worrying a bit. Perhaps I can get another round of Sheila vs Li.

I agree. I love that Laura's kids are coming home one by one. I am very worried about the 'how' now that Lucky is not a donor for her, but I am looking forward to Lulu waking up.

Lol. Yeah, I'm been enjoying this week so far. It makes me wonder if there is a twist on Friday coming. And I loved the Ashley mention with fingers cross ED is about to grace my screen again. She really is!!!! I just saw the scene of her in the call yesterday and went hmmmm. I see they are playing with my theory again so I again am intrigued. I just wish it had a...more flow?...to it. Like when Ashley and her alters started...it became clear slowly, but gradually in such an organic way. Almost like JG knew what he was doing. Heck, how ED played it made it clear long before it was clear on screen which was like a cherry on top. This storyline has been more zig-zag and it can be frustrating. I at least am happy that now that we are in the thick of it that SC is stepping up.

Yeah, I still can't decide if they even have chemistry yet because they are just so different. To my knowledge yes, they do have VH on contract so I do wonder what the story will be going forward.

From what I've seen, it was part of the reason people took to BM when he was John Doe who was revealed to be Jason. Because as Jason BMJason did all the things that fans wanted Jason to do. He ditched Sonny and Carly. He finally embraced Monica and his Q ties. He got out of the business and started a business and a life with Sam. He was legit. Alas, but SB had to come back. Yeah, I've been liking the last few episodes I've seen, but I can't help but feel the same way to an extent. Especially about Jason who appears to be just standing there, blowing in the wind. All of that great set-up...giving fans some of what they been talking about with Jason FOR YEARS...only to abruptly have Jason/Sonny reconcile off-screen and back to normal on a Monday. I definitely think there would have been redemption for Sonny because there always is. I'm just not sure Ava would have been dead given she only knew of the messing with the meds and was not the one who really did it which was Valentin. But I was hoping they would let her be the femme fatale gray villainess going forward. But I guess soaps can't write for that anymore. I was hoping that the whole storyline was a way to not redeem Heather completely, but allow her to stay on the canvas IF they must have her as a more gray, maybe cunning character so they had a villain if they needed one. Because Heather had been nothing, but a 'wacka wacka funny look at me' character for far too long under this regime. Or that was the impression I got when PM was working with story. While Portia verbally objected, Laura had all kinds of pushback from just about everyone she talked to when she brought up Heather. And we saw her conflict on her face every time she talked to Heather. It just felt like it would have been expanded on if it had originally been dealt with then rather than what we are getting now. So I definitely feel it was a victim of the BTS drama...which I also feel Jason's return was a victim given the set-up. I would agree about Liz's kids, but again, the next generation were finally starting to get used back in March. So much that there might have been more substance to what's going on now...if Lucky's return was planned all along before PM's departure. But that's just me grasping at straws. All I wanted when he was announced as a writer and Laura became central for a minute was for her children to return...which is finally happening.

I understand.

I liked all this tea. It takes me back to when I was a ticket seller at a (now-gone) jazz supper club. I had no idea she was connected to him. I kindly disagree. Because while the Heather storyline was going on, there was plenty of nuances going on with it and it felt like all sides were being explored through Laura even though it was a horrible position to put the character of Laura in. And it had the potential of being a classic umbrella tale that really could have divided the town given who Heather had hurt vs those people who believe in second chances before these New/Old Writers decided to go and keep it as one person's vendetta (Portia) for someone as if she was a crazy woman when her daughter was the victim. Even Sonny's slow descent into madness had the potential for substance to it. It's just a shame MB becked at going there. So I feel there more than likely would have been layers to Lucky's return even with the same plot points. Because he's been gone for so long, why not play that time away, too? LMAO

FIXED. But I love ALL of this. There is so much potential in that. And if we HAVE to have the mob, it gives it fresh colors. Amen. Lol. EXACTLY. I know quite a few people from Boston so I know that accent gets THHHICK when they get angry.