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SLC Now Erika...THIS is how you do a receipt if you are going to talk car accidents...

HELL-HO!!!!!!!!!!! And rugby ball...well...I have some of those, too.

@Cat I feel you on being behind. That's my darling POTOMAC for me. I was so looking forward to catching up this weekend, but my tv system was done. Meanwhile, I'm caught up to last week on SLC.

SLC OMG!!!! DEAD. Yep. Pretty much.

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! It aged so well.

Hahahaha. And to think that I used to HATE that look. But watching it back, it fits. Especially if you remember Brooke from the Nickelodeon show FIFTEEN. Totally agree.

Yeeeeah MEH. LOL. On one hand, I guess I can guess what someone was going for. Sonny fell into the water...and the 'depths' of his mind to become Mike. And now in the fire, he rises up like a phoenix from the ashes. I'm going to miss Mike. It just feels like they went this route to make people happy that they did not keep Sonny as Mike up to November Sweeps honestly. So I am curious as to why now. Or specfically why have Sonny get his memory back now...just finding him is a nice reveal. Jax and Nina could have dragged them back to PC post wedding and let the messiness begin. Imagine all of Mike's love ones trying to connect to him and him not wanting anything to do with them. Kinda like how Jason was when he became Jason Morgan. And then some time in November have his memories come back. Probably due to some mob thing that he had to step into since the Five Families will know he's alive by that point. Well I'm ewwwwwwww on Jarly...it was a nice wedding. And it feels like FOREVER since Maxie has crack a sincere smile. She was truly in her element and it showed. Yeah, I'm loving Brooklyn and Chase, too. Can we keep Ms. Wu? I am sorry that Mr. Novak is gone since he seem to really like Gladys. And does that mean the troublemaking Novak will take over? I do like they are building a new storyline for Ned and Olivia. A new hopsital story? Why...yes. Though I don't like Austin. But yeah this week did feel like they were patchworking a lot of stuff. Which again my working theory is the whole people got CoVid which turned up the timetable on several storylines so some beats (like Jason and Carly suddenly being into each other) were lost. Going back to what I said earlier...could you imagine if they had built that just a little bit before Mike (not Sonny) came back. And then they gave in just as Mike got his memories back in NOVEMBER? PS. That was Jordan's exit? And with that, they threw out several storylines. There was so much potential in the Jordan/Curtis/Portia triangle. And now it sounds like they are going there with the 'is Curtis's Trina's father?' storyline on top on that. Not to mention how they tie into Drew's storyline. Seems like an abrupt cut to spite the face.

Thank you @Soapsuds. My worry is that even with someone as simple as a pill (and the shot was simple AF) that people are STILL going to sit here and be toddlers rather than grown men and grown A&* women.

Thank you, @amybrickwallace. And yes, that is something that I continue to struggle with here because it really has shown me how people truly seem to be. And on a personal and deeper level, that hurts. Especially when you are a person who want to think the best of people even though you are a realist. Thank you as well @DramatistDreamer. I really hope so. I'm not sure I can do another set of family covid deaths again. On the bright side...my brother FINALLY got his second shot.

So today I walked into work and apparently people were busy or perhaps I should say disorganized. Something I am sadly used to since for some reason my upper management seem to think weekends ARE NOT our busy time in hospitality and do not staff accordingly. So I am usually highly caffinated on Saturday for the unnecessary bs. What I did not expect was that someone abruptly checked out today. And I guess it was a case of guilty conscience because they wanted to tell the coworker of mine who checked them in that they had tested positive for Co-Vid. ??? I did not have close contact with that coworker that day. Did not stop me from Lysol-ing down the whole front desk AND her to be on the safe side (her choice). But needless to say I was extremely #$&(ed. Today my brother had to bury our aunt. After a struggle that included her flatlining in the ICU, she succumbed to CoVid. I just had to bury another of our aunts. And later on before my shift ended, I found out that another aunt will be getting buried next weekend. I just could not believe that one would step onto a plane with even a hint that they MIGHT have CoVid.

Since my tv system apparently doesn't want to catch up on POTOMAC or watch rugby...

RHOA God, I'm going to miss her... POTOMAC HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHA!!! MESS!!!!

WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

Too lucky.

SLC Now this was more like it. I can't help, but feel there is always something more going on here. More nuanced. While you have the Coven being transparent to the point of being bored, the SLC ladies have a lot going on. And it's just fascinating trying to figure it out for me. This week saw the continuation of Meredith vs Jen. And while all the others are trying to let bygones be bygones, these two ladies ain't having it. Sorry, not sorry. That said, I am finding Meredith a little...dare I say it...TOO crafty. I have been on her side so far, but seeing her with Brooks and Mary just screamed 'alliance' to me. So now I'm looking at her whole fight at the fishing lake as just an attempt to keep the drama going. So...was Fabulous Ice, Jeannie, and Heather right to tell Jen this is probably her last chance to make it right with Meredith before Meredith decided to do...something? On one hand, I liked how Jen handled it starting out. However, Girl...Meredith brought receipts. And even if you truly did not know because someone is running your site, you never check on said site to be sure. I find that hard to believe of Jen given how self-obsessed she is. Heck, she tried to make the fight about her and how her pain was worse than whatever (if anything) Brooks is dealing with or not understand why. Thought it was a good episode as the match continues to light on. JEN. I've never seen someone work so hard to clean up their image to keep shooting themselves in the foot at the same time. I liked that Meredith and the others said a bit of what I said about Episode 2. This was the moment for her to be the bigger woman and simply apologize. But NO. Jen had to make it about JEN...which was another point Meredith was making. IT...ISN'T...ABOUT...JEN. I would at least think for someone who is editing their image that she could...I don't know FAKE IT...but God, Jen really is about herself. At least she has some humor about her cuz her getting Whitney's joke with the floatie (and her Confessional about the side head turn) was funny. LISA. I am never going to get used to my Fabulous Ice as the Voice of Reason. And even Whitney was like WTF. LOL!!! Still I continue to like her friendship with Jeannie and it was funny watching the two of them trying to brokering peace between Meredith and Jen. HEATHER. Hmmmm. I get where she was coming from about wanting her daughter to go and be free to experience what the world has to offer. And what better place than at college. But I couldn't help but get a sour vibe from those scenes because it felt like she was forcing it. As if she wanted her daughter to live the life she never got a chance to do growing up Mormon. And while she explained the same in her Confessional, it still felt off to me. Meanwhile, she was trying to get Jen to make up with Meredith while Whitney was basically the person who is watching the drama eating popcorn was funny. WHITNEY. It occurred to me that she and Mary have not really had any scenes yet other than the luncheon. Usually, she is with her family and/or Heather. Hmmm. That said...it was nice to see that she and Fabulous Ice and Jen have buried the hatchet. At least for now. JEANNIE. LOVING. I feel she is coming in smoothly and firmly. Better than Messy Mia I am sorry to say. Good vibe. Great rapport with half of the ladies. And with the other half (and the audience), she is being introduced like the best new characters on soaps...GRADUALLY. We are allowed to get to know her. And I enjoy her family scenes. I really, really, REALLY love her inflections/accent and just how she carries herself. And I loved that she cut through the bs and tried to get Meredith and Jen to also cut through the bs. Yes, it failed, but still...good showing. The only sour note was the fact her husband was pressing her to have another baby...how can he knowing the many miscarriages she had had? Please say that is just for a storyline. Otherwise...my crush will die quickly. MARY. I am wondering if all these scenes with her son are foreshadowing. Are we going to see the police coming for her over the runaway, too? Things that made me go hmmm. Meanwhile, just like she was manipulating from her closet last season...here is Mary manipulating Meredith...or is it Meredith manipulating her? In any case, those scenes, while funny, just seem like an alliance. That said, I stay living for Mary shading Jen. And I already know they have scenes coming up so that should be a hoot. MEREDITH. All I have to say really...whether she is right or wrong...I just find her so fascinating to watch right now. Jen really and truly has her on the warpath. So much so she lost her glasses while she was going off to Fabulous Ice. I was...*gasps* She seems like for Season 2, she is spinning a web of her own. Not bored with it. So good episode.

YES, PLEASE.

Well... Discuss...?

She did look good at least for sure.

BH Oh my lord!!!! The shade!!!! This episode was an odd little beast. It started off great. Why? Because EVERYBODY (except for Kathy I believe) was shading TF out of EricFake. Whether it was in Confessionals or just in the scenes when EricFake was not at the table, The Coven (and the Real Ones) were mocking and questioning EricFake's every move. And I LIVE!!!! And to add the cherry on top...EricFake was not being very nice in her confessionals either. Way to save your image, Hun. So all those scenes of her with Sutton...and everyone gossiping about whether they were making up...were moot when EricFake showed how fake she is by admitting she hates her guts. Well...Girl, bye. Then it took a turn. And while it was full of fun moments...and I enjoyed seeing the other side of Shelter Island with Downtown San Diego and Little Italy (where I work) in the background at one point...it...was pretty boring. KYLE. All that shade she was pushing at the table and in her Confessional. I hollered at Andy shading her with it later on on WWHL. Other than that, nothing much but a feeling for real her and Dorit (and Ex Soap Opera Star) might actually be trying to railroad EricFake. That's the only reason I can think of that the reunion is 4 parts. DORIT. HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Too little, too late to be getting on the winning team now, don't you think? Trying to voice her opinion about EricFake and STICKING to it...yeahhhh...late. Goodwill gone. EX SOAP OPERA STAR. I think it's telling that she told Crystal to wear a bathing suit knowing Crystal's body issues and then she herself did not wear a suit. What else does one need to know about her...except she stay being trash. ERICFAKE. CRYSTAL. It was nice to see her come out of her shell. It was VERY good to see her explain why she has been on EricFake's side so far. So far...that is. Cuz she was right there shading EricFake, too. GARCELLE. Look at her being shady with that 'Never Have I Ever...stolen something.' Oooooo EricFake felt that burn. And I continued to like her friendship with Sutton. And just like good friends, that scene of them gossiping about EricFake was hilarious. SUTTON. That's right, Sutton!!! Trust your gut. And I felt she did while having fun and being comedic relief with her little cart. EricFake is not over your questions. She is just playing nice. She has no intention of getting over Sutton putting her in the spotlight. Oh, well...Sutton can keep it moving. Ready for reunion clips. Oh, I saw the clips, too. But you found it. It was lame except for what you said...Kyle's face was PRICELESS. Yes, she made it official today. And I...have mixed feelings. Actually. I agree. She's a coward. After all that blowhard. After all her manipulations behind the scenes that Kenya and Kandi exposed. After an alliance with Drew and falling out again with Cynthia allegedly...she knew they were coming for her. Kenya is used to fighting 5 against 1. I thought Porsha was the TOUGH one so her not coming back to face something Kenya has had to face countless times...which she would not have to do in the first place if she had not been fake in the first place and taken a castmate's man...is weak. Or as I said a few times since this last season has ended...KENYA WON!!! That said...it's a shame that cameras did not immediately hop on her as soon as the Falynn and Simon stuff dropped. We could have had half the season done by now for a December opener.

My own fault for multitasking. smh. Let's try this again. Finally get to do some catch up...these work weeks be rough. SLC Episode 2 for me. And I feel it already has a rhythm. But SLC has always been about the slow burn. It built nicely in Season 1 with Meredith and her marriage problems and how that rippled through the group's little community. And while we are all ready to get to the arrest, I don't mind seeing how it built up to that moment. It's like a nice little soap opera. We definitely have things to tie us over. This episode was still continuing the fallout from the reunion. It was a matter of time before we had a sitdown between Jen and Heather. Of course everyone had an opinion. I was not at all shocked by Whitney's. I feel she (like Mary) see Jen for who she is. But...Heather is a ride-or-die. And then...Meredith... Ah...Meredith. Lordy, lordy. She is giving that fire. And it does not feel so much fake as it feels like a natural progression from where she was at last season. Last season she was our heroine dealing with her marriage and how it spilled out into the community. And this year, she is showing that this heroine is a mama bear, and showing off those claws that I've been enjoying her showing out rarely last season. This feud with her and Jen is going to be messy. JEN. Well, I shouldn't be surprised. After all, we all knew that Jen studied the HW shows and the fans to get a feel for the persona that she wanted to present. And this year, I hate to admit but unlike a certain other housewife dealing with legal issues, it is clear that Jen was taking notes of what was said about her during Season 1. So this year, she really has been putting in the time to be seen a certain way. And she is using everything in her armory (humor...more low key reactions...family especially) to be seen in a softer way...without losing any of her personality. And dare it if she is not pulling it off for now. Now she has to bring the girls back over into her corner. And I don't see that with Meredith...simply because it's her child. While I get where Jen is coming from since it's a kid in grown folks' business...this is one of those moments where Jen has to be the adult. As for Heather...Lord, Jen is THAT friend. I know THAT friend and that kinda of friendship can be toxic. I think Heather might have forgiven her too easily. LISA. Oh, look at Lisa playing peacemaker!!! Just when you think Fabulous Ice couldn't be more...human...here she is. And I continue to also enjoy her friendship with Jeannie. Even if Jen did feel threatened for a minute. lol. WHITNEY. Lord. I'm tempted to pick on her for making her sex (or lack of it) life her storyline. After all, that did not work for Ashley and Michael on POTOMAC. And while it was still hilarious for her confessionals. However, that could make people underestimate her. And as I've known after last season, Whitney should never be underestimated. The best example of that was with her pow wow with Heather. Definitely makes the forthcoming scene of the arrest look interesting since she was the one who immediately said what the blogs are reporting. MARY. Oh, I loved her son's room. And I think it is hilarious how she keeps pulling out a new quirky relative for viewers to go What? lol. HEATHER. Outside of her family, I was not feeling her. Is a case of the EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES where now that I've seen her at the reunion, I cannot unsee that she's not what she might seem. Or is it the fact that I was on Whitney's side when they met up in the episode? Jen and Heather can be a fun duo, but is Jen really Heather's friend, or is she just knowing that Heather is the fan favorite and want to suck up to her to be liked? I wished she had made Jen work for forgiveness harder. MEREDITH. Speaking of working for the friendship...lol. Meredith is suuuuuuure making Jen work for her snowflake. While I can see her stance on the Brooks situation, that still should not excuse Brooks being thirsty to be on tv and start mess to be relevant. I can even understand the thing about labels and Brooks given I have probably missed out on a few loves because they were afraid to be labeled. Though it seems what Brooks is...well...time will tell and he should be allowed that until he harms someone. Then all bets are off. JEANNIE. Loving her so far. And her family life. Good second episode.

BH Yes, Andy, I co-sign this shade...

Why yes, I will be tuning in to see someone FINALLY check Lala the way she truly deserves to be checked.

9-15 *takes a breath* And so it begins...with humor. Ned, Olivia, and the security around the wedding. And I love the shoutout to old Liz and raves and admit I giggled when she said to Terry 'that was 3 kids ago.' It is soo true for some of my girl friends. Nice moment.

I am curious to see if that will change once the drama really starts.

THIS. Part of the reason I started to slow watch again was I was reading about the mystery of Nelle and how she had a grudge against Carly and hints kept being dropped around Bobbie (who I love) so yeah...still directing plot to this day. Smug Robin may be, but GUUUURRRRL, ROBIN BETTER READ. lol. I always loved KMc's delivery of 'You're as common as dirt.' The inflection. The hint of bitca peeking through. You could feel their hatred of each other. And see it. Just flawless.