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Just got finished. I usually don't until I've watched.

12-2 ohmygodohmygodohmygod!!! The spoil of riches to feast on this episode! I was happy to see that the writers actually have managed to KEEP the momentum they built up from last week. And seeing the promo for this week's events makes it looks like they will focus on the same A plots (namely Lulu's storyline and Ava's trial) with a different C plot...though I hope THAT isn't what they have in mind cuz UGH. Outside of Laura heading into the office...block filming at its best cuz I REFUSE to believe that once Lucky told Laura Lulu was up and did not know where she was...that Laura wouldn't have thrown all forces into finding her AND her own two feet. I wished the dialogue...which was really great...had reflected that rather than 'off to the office.' And speaking of Ms. A Plot herself...OMG YES on Lulu's reunion with Rocco and her reunion with Dante. And at least we got Laura's reaction from Lucky of hearing Lulu is awake and seeing her on the video of her escaping. All worth the wait. AB continues to play Lulu to the hilt from happy mother to feisty Spencer to her being overwhelmed at all that has changed. Especially hearing from Rocco (and I respect greatly it was an immediate family member that told her) it has been four years. I agree DZ might have been slow to warm, but he did warm. FC did a great job, and love all the Maxie/James shoutouts...now can't wait for her reunion with Lulu. I felt like just about every beat that could get hit was hit...while at the same time stalling out the major ones...namely Lulu's reunion with Lucky (which looks like it will be next) and Lulu's reunion with Laura...which I'm going to go ahead and assume is Wednesday/Thursday at this pace. That I was almost ready to yell at my TV for Laura to figure out somehow where Lulu was or someone call Laura...God...again, shocked at how invested I am in this storyline. Another storyline that I've been invested in has been the rift between Molly and TJ. And I was just thinking that it's probably time for the next step in it to happen. And this episode did that next step...separating. It felt organic regardless of how little play it's had over the last few months, but that might have made it that much more impactful to me. And sorry, TB had me when he got to the ugly cry and trembling of the lips. He matched KV's moves beat to beat for me. And the end of their scene echoing the start of their rift was perfect. I don't care for Drew at all, but THANK YOU to the costume designer and cameraman for the surfer seat. Meanwhile, still enjoying the Jason vs Drew feud. Still Team Jason. And this just showed that Drew cares more for his ego than what Scout and Sam want so he can't STFU. And what is Carly doing wandering the grounds? And I thought Danny did great with the eavesdropping on the happy family reunion. I do ponder what that will mean. Alexis v Ric will always be fun to watch. And there was a moment when Alexis lashed out at him about her daughter losing her baby that she was carrying for his daughter. The look AH had on his face...priceless. The briefness of emotions to dent Ric's smugness. Just so well done. We know how I currently feel about Kristina and SHUT UP SONNY. I honestly felt their scenes could have been in another episode to give the Lulu's reunion scenes even more room to breathe. This episode was just one of those cases of it seem clear someone *cough*frank*cough* wanted to go for those flashy cuts, but there was too much meaty material that it still was able to breath in spite of their attempts to not give the stories their due.

And that back. But seriously, I hope that is not the case. Yet.

Oh, no! Not Daddy Damon!!

Definitely. I don't think I've seen anyone...outside of a bad second season...lose all of the gained goodwill they got the season before so quickly. Where's my gal who was in on the joke of being a constant liar? Cuz this...TRASH. I agree. I do feel her second reunion chair was a wakeup call. And someone did have a Come To Jesus moment with her BTS after. But that's just me. And...Totally played her cards all wrong. And I don't know how she did that, but ugh. It is what it is. I never thought I would see the day where I would be on Gizelle's side, but I'm actively cheering her on now to take Mia down.

Indeed. I've been enjoying every moment of their rift.

Oh, SHUT UP, SONNY!!! Ugh at Anna. And Lulu FRONT and CENTER like she BELONGS.

I'm actually shocked that Liam did not appear, too.

She ain't the only one. I've been enjoying her and her THREE men. hehe.

And today is looking like the momentum is STILL going. So...good.

Not Ms. Quad and the airplane steward invites...LOL!!! And who cares about Sweet Tea anyway? lol. And...HELL-HO, KING!!!! The shock of Quad having a (hot) boyfriend who she's been with for a year(?) and a fabulous party was making everyone get noisy. Love to see it. Again...why is Shady Phae Phae here giving nothing? And go 'head Toya! lol. A bit worry about all the guy scenes...which is unusual for me with this show...but interesting. It really was background music...I promise. But still liking what I saw.

Not you singing my song! The single: HBIC lol Don't forget Gizelle know she want that first chair back. But seriously, if anything Mia going after Gizelle's kids when we all know she's a good mother guarantees that when Gizelle goes after her which she practically said at the end of the episode...everyone EVEN people that don't like Gizelle (like us) will be firmly on Team Giz to take out the trash. And sorry to say it since I'm her biggest fan here, but Mia IS being trashy. And I need her humbled. But like you said...Gizelle in interviews (along with her sidekick Ashley)...is already starting...

That's what I've been saying all last week. lol.

Oh, how I enjoyed Rebecca's reign at the top for the last two months. I'm still shocked to see that she only appeared 7 times. I guess I'm spoiled. And I'm happy to see the increase in Tabyana's stats.

Gotta keep them factory settings. Yeah, Kristen Storms and the Comeback of Maxie...first under PM's writing and how it's been maintained through the writing change...has been a year highlight for me as well.

Oh no. Everyone can talk. So...waiting.

lol. Very excited for tomorrow for sure.

I too love Erin's complexity. Some troll was already on me this week online for me liking the episode given her political leanings. Which I kindly said...was NOT the point. Two things can be true...as Erin proved this episode. Now if said troll did not have receipts (re: who she voted for this time) then my current opinion of Erin STANDS. And I am judging her on what I see ON THE SHOW. And what Erin showed was EVERYTHING. You're not liking Raquel? 😜 But I am happy to see the turnaround on Sai. I feel so less alone. And I'm surprised that I am not disliking Ubah as much as other people seem to be, but I do feel she has been opening up more this season. Definitely showing more of her life for sure. And Jenna is always going to be Jenna...though I think she might have to cut the cord from Brynn. Very. I'm looking forward to Gizelle's fight to regain her first chair at the reunion. lol. All the OGs looked like they were finally over Messy Mia. After watching TJ last week and his mask slipping, I can't help, but think of this YT influencer I follow who was talking about this actor from the 90s who claimed to be single and was looking for the right woman, but he manipulated her into meeting him, claimed to want to do web content cuz she was beautiful, intelligent, and etc. They went to events to keep him relevant and for show and she tried to network, but the 90s Actor was hella of controlling. She finally broke it off. Makes me wonder if that was him since clips of him on various 90 shows popped up online...and were very quickly taken down.

Damn.

Not a thing

And definitely plenty of Santa and snark to go around.

I knew what you mean. It appears the NuLulu storyline might be the exception to the LEGACY CHARACTERS RETURN TROPE TO BAD RETURN STORIES that plagued Jason, Lucky, Lucas, and Lois because it has been great for the most part. But that could change as easily as next week.

Ooooo I loved that. Reminds of the DAY OF DAYS promos and the great OLTL February Sweeps promos they used to do. Especially the voiceover of the lady being held captive. And her escaping. Shivers.

With very little change. But hey...we're on time. rme

I really haven't tbh. So I find it eye-rolling that the news media is making such a show of each and every appointment he makes. They couldn't even get all the news out there pre-election or focus on actual issues, but we need to know every time The Orange One appoints a new idiot? Just a circus and they should have ashamed.