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Finished off 2-4. So right now, we have the Brooke drama and then the Paris/Carter drama. And yeah, I guess I need a third story up in there now. LOL!!! While she is driving story (and I like JMW), I have to admit that I am still wanting to shake Steffy for going after what Douglas knows. lol. And it did give Friday a good cliffhanger by her and Thomas revealing the kiss to Taylor. They are still giving me Eric/Sami vibes. I actually like the pacing for the Brooke/Deacon story. The Douglas part of it vanished for a minute and then popped back up to remind the audience and it has been going on for...two...three weeks? And we still have to play the beat of Sheila's part in the mess. So I like it has some legs to it. And it is moving, but I don't want to burn through it. Now Paris/Carter? Now why did he wine and dine her only to break up with her? Well at least Carter is trying to be a good man. But it did seem like he was suggesting they should sneak around. Oh, the possibilities. But I agree with what someone else said. I like CC as Grace, but more organically would be Katie, Quinn, or even that Forrester model being the spoiler for Paris/Carter. And since I saw it mentioned, I like KA as Taylor so far. But I've always liked KA.

Question...since I see he's giving interviews, how long has Michael Minnis been co-HW at B&B?

Working out at the moment and fell down a Y&R video hole and came across the memories. I can't believe they only had ONE scene.

AND RIGHTFULLY SO!!!! May she never leave. That said...I am shocked that Mr. #firefrank has finally started to age.

OC WOW. I was watching last week's episode. I was totally about to just call it filler. Okay, I might STILL call it filler. But that last 10 minutes? Daaaaaaaymmmmmmmmm!!! And to think Noella almost did not show. All Heather had to offer was shopping for where she wanted her house to be. Nothing else. And clearly, Dumb and Dumber...I mean Gina and Emily were bored so they simply winded Noella up. And offfffff she went. Not that Noella even needed them to wind her up. Her passing out in the sweat lodge and the drama that followed proved that. Who running them girls? Noella NOT HEATHER is running them girls!!! THINGS I LIKED. WELL PLAYED. I'll give credit where credit is due. There was not anything happening. So kudos to Dumb and Dumber...I mean Gina and Emily...lighting that dynamite called Noella by revealing that Heather only asked Noella to come after being convinced. It has already been established in the growing rivalry between Heather and Noella, Noella is not one to back down. And Gina already knew Heather was mad over Max's birthday gift. So...put them against each other...two women known for thinking of themselves so highly = fireworks. And...it did not disappoint. THE DINNER. A dinner that did not disappoint. And I understood both points of view. Or perhaps I should say they both were at fault. Perhaps Noella should have double checked the gift before she sent it out. However, if she does not know there is a problem, then it really isn't her problem...it's HEATHER'S problem. And for someone who is very good at articulating herself, Heather should have been able to express herself pre-trip. But she was clearly still smarting from the confrontation at her office with Noella where Noella did not back down from her. And again, Noella did not back down. It was not helped by Dumb and Dumber...I mean Gina and Emily egging them both on (with some help from Dr. Jen) making it worse. Only Shannon seem to have some sense...and it's the fact that SHANNON is the one with sense. THINGS I DID NOT LIKE THE GANG UP. What is this? BH? Dumb and Dumber thinking they were going to gang up and then deflect when Noella had the right to side-eye Gina for not telling her about the gift. Or at least hinting. And who is Emily in this world thinking she could get Noella to apologize? Girl, bye. DR. JEN. No storyline without the hubby. THE SHOPPING. Now, Heather, don't get boring. That shopping was just yawn. Decent episode. But again, Noella is stealing Heather's thunder. Heather better tread lightly.

NJ Yep. That's how I felt about that. It really should not even be that much of a surprise. This is the same thing Marge did with Danielle. Though to be fair, Danielle could be her own worst enemy. Jennifer is a whole different beast and can play it smart as well so Marge is simply being craftier about her technique. But we already discussed that if Marge wants that crown currently sitting on Teresa's head, she was always going to have to ice out any and all of Teresa's minions. She did it with Danielle. And she's trying to do it with Jennifer. You cannot tell me that if Marge already knew about the Bill affair she would not have used it earlier than now. And no amount of Production manipulation (nice try with those flashbacks to justify Marge's narrative ) will tell me otherwise. It was clear even more this past episode Marge was behind the Evan rumor to me. Moreso because they are trying to draw a fake comparison between that 'being just a rumor' and the Bill affair to take some of the power of Jennifer unmasking her (well trying to before Andy Cokehead stepped in) at the reunion. And Marge is still using that rumor to keep Jackie in line in case Jackie might actually be swayed to Jennifer. Nice to see Jackie has a soul, but let me not get distracted. From the moment the reunion ended, Marge (with her minions) was already trying to get payback on Jennifer and probably started to dig. And now they are selling this narrative of 'well everybody knew.' Funny given that was what was said during the Evan 'rumor' at boys' night by Marge's man. And Marge clearly has a new producer friend for her to be able to have those flashbacks. And it was sad to see Dolores manipulated so easily. All Marge had to mention was Frank was involved and she flipped. I do feel that flashback was back from last season. Interesting that it is showing up now. Hmmm. Thankfully, Teresa is still on Jennifer's side. And don't think that I have not noticed that Marge is STILL being shady to Teresa in her Confessionals...which was the reason Teresa was shading her every chance she got at last season's reunions. I guess she did not learn. So I love that Teresa has been calling out Marge's hypocrisy (which is what hypocrisy is btw, Marge. At least Jen owned everything so far. Go get a dictionary.) every chance she gets. I love Teresa is not being fooled. If she only knew Marge is definitely coming for her. Not even a maybe. Definitely. I thought it was a good episode. And right or wrong, it was great to see Gia step up for her sisters and call out Joey Gorga. And he...was being a Housewife. lol. She was taking no crap from him. Or Melissa. Love to see. She has grown up so much. And it looks like the sisters will be getting into it with Joey next week. He need to quit. THINGS I LOVE. OWN IT!!! Jennifer that is. There was not a moment where she didn't. From the beginning when she said Marge got the story wrong, thus stealing Marge's moment and all Marge could do was walk away with her tail between her legs. To her discussing it all in Confessional at the birthday party. Then her talking to Teresa. Being the bigger person with Jackie. Being an even bigger person with Marge at Dolores's housewarming because she explained perfectly (and calmly) why her and Marge always bug heads, making Marge seem even more like a hypocrite. And finally when it appeared clear that that Budget Coven was doing a gangup (+ Dolores), she left gracefully knowing she was in a bad place. Like a grown a^& woman. #respect GIA. Nothing like watching a little girl grow up right before your eyes. It's like watching a soap kid without a recast. And she checked Joey calmly and rationally. And the looks she gave Melissa when Melissa wanted to interject was *chef's kiss* DOLORES'S NEW HOUSE. I liked it. TERESA'S RIBBING. I stay loving Teresa taking every chance she can get to mention that everyone was coming for her over Evan last season, but Marge doing the same thing at Teresa's party is different how? lol. FAMILY. Regardless of how I feel about some folk, I stay liking the family scenes. Jackie, her kids, and her camp memories...relatable. Dolores...and the coming end of her relationship with David. Jennifer and the birthday party. THINGS I DID NOT LIKE. THAT AIN'T FETCH. Crafty or not, I did not at all like how Budget Coven were slowly but surely trying to gang up on Jennifer at Dolores's housewarming. I liked them even less knowing that before she showed up they were sitting there talking crap and then want to be all nice, nice...I mean fake nice. ET TU, DOLORES? Yeah, like @NothinButAttitude I was not at all liking the fact Dolores had Jennifer's back and talked about friends having friends' back, but as soon as Marge mentioned Frank was part of Jennifer being nosy and she was nothing, but picking on Jennifer throughout her housewarming. Actually picking on her for crying. Not because it was taking away from her housewarming, but because she was crying. Just smh. POT SHOTS. Shut up, Marge. Taking pot shots every chance she gets, but feels some way when Teresa does the same. JOEY'S MELTDOWN. Oh, how I rolled my eyes. Such a drama queen. Usually it does not bother me or I find it funny. But here I was Boy, bye. TRACI. She had a few good comments and seem rational, but so far...nothing sticks. UGH. Marge's annoying blonde friend from last season is back next week it seems. Another good episode.

THIS. Watching right now. And I found that flashback with Frank EXTREMELY suspect. But I find the whole thing suspect because if Jackie knew about the Bill affair because Marge opened her big mouth, how does she not think...'if my 'friend' can talk about her, what other gossip did my friend talk about?' Last season with guys night and Marge's man knowing was so telling of Marge's character.

SLC So I bit the bullet and starting to play catch up on SLC. If it's Mary's Swan Song, I might as well see how she goes out. Chaotic mess. I feel Meredith summed it up when she was talking to Brooks (of course she would be talking to him) on the phone. These girls (outside of Mary) are not her friends. Who would be talking behind her back? Who would think she would want to be in a van with sucky people? Who would dare think her father's death is suspect (and yes that last one is triggering)? We have said it before and we will probably say it again. These girls this season are oh so alliances. I know I'm over Little Girl and Lint with their mess. See Jen turn on Jeannie for even mentioning her name. And if they aren't really friends...well...I like Meredith and Mary. And then Jen was with them briefly. Oooooh what could have been...and I LOVE Mary and Jen dancing together. MVPs!!! So it appears to be shaping up as Meredith/Mary/Jen vs Little Girl/Lint/Utah Lydia/Jeannie. But...things change so swiftly here. At least they had one fun night with Club Zion. JEN. Yeah, Jen was giving off shades of Ms. Pat the Puss here. There she was going off on Jeannie. And thankfully, there was so much other chaos going off at that dinner that she was able to deflect away from herself. And then for the rest of the episode she was comic relief...something Ms. Pat the Puss would NEVER. I could almost forget she got arrested for scamming older folks. Almost. It is shocking how well she is coming across. Speaking of... HEATHER. Lint. *dig off shoulder* LITTLE GIRL. Girl can't even voice her own opinion. What makes her think she and Lint can dictate who Mary should talk to? Girl, bye. Then there was her being messy about Meredith and her dad. Well, money invested truly cannot buy her class, can it? UTAH LYDIA. Well it was clear it was coming since the start of the season. Slowly, but surely the rift between Utah Lydia and Meredith has been growing over Jen. And it looks like it is going to be worse in the next episode. MEREDITH. Awwww her and Jen made up for a good minute. Or a new alliance? And it was funny to see everyone react. And I liked that she kept coming back out and handling folk post 'who's calling who a fraud' (which was better edited in this episode). The only time she bugged me was when she was on the phone with Brooks...cuz Brooks. MARY. Worth me watching because she was paying them so much dust. Some people online say that it seems like Mary suspected Jeannie and even hinted at it in the scene where Little Girl and Lint was trying to get Mary to talk to her when Mary said Jeannie 'did not matter.' I do wonder how true that is. JEANNIE. So this was the first time seeing her post-scandal. Yeah, I can't. lol. I did love her getting Jen's wrath. I still can't believe that they partied given how crazy the rest of the episode was.

THIS.

HAVE MERCY!!!! Starting my day off right!!! 😜

Yep.

Wackiness aside, it's good to see Shawn and Belle getting some story.

1-28 Look at all those Friday cliffhangers!!!! Everyone is zeroing in on Bailey is Louise!!! But poor Valentin. Kidnapped by his father. Trina drugged and Cam and Joss being filmed. Wow. Just like that movement...

Ha!!! Mary's staring her down look makes me want to catch up.

1-26 Ava, Carly, and Brooklyn in a scene together. I never seen them in scenes together (and it's nice to get Brooklyn out of those blazers showing off her bod), but it was worth it just for Brooklyn's reactions to Ava vs Carly. But Ava 'tread lightly' read was EVERYTHING. Complete with the finger crawl. THE TEENS FINALLY MADE IT TO THE CABIN!!! Yes!!! And Esme's jealousy is so delicious to see. Especially since Trina is inspiring Spencer to conquer his fears. And their union reaction to Spencer's joke. lol. Also love the cabin set. Sonny's manic episode is hard to watch, but entertaining all the same. I might have to take back what I said earlier today though in the GH Feb Sweeps thread though. Now I'm wondering who is this new player if it is not Victor. re: Sonny's new rival. They have been hinting about this for months, but I was thinking it was Victor this whole time. If Victor is just misdirection...which Jennifer Smith's appearance reveals...then who is it? Now Valentin is on to the Bailey secret. Not to mention Victor himself. I guess it's safe to say the Bailey reveal much be set for February. After all, the more people know, the more chance secrets are revealed. Perfectly timed.

HAHA!!!! Cute.

Ugh. Of course he did.

+ 1

Probably busy filming ROSWELL NEW MEXICO.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! THIS. That was a pretty good promo. And KA gets to show off her real hair?

Lol. True but did Rey not find out she poisoned him?

Well, I'm happy to see Tracy will be around for the vow renewal which must be coming up fast. Yaasssss to that news on Alexis and Harmony. But has Nina ever dealt with Sonny off his meds? It doesn't even seem like Carly is noticing and she has more experience. Laura DEFINITELY knows what's up from the episodes I'm watching. So tbf... Well, I'm happy to see Tracy will be around for the vow renewal which must be coming up fast. Yaasssss to that news on Alexis and Harmony. But has Nina ever dealt with Sonny off his meds? It doesn't even seem like Carly is noticing and she has more experience. Laura DEFINITELY knows what's up from the episodes I'm watching. So tbf...

OOOOOOOOOooooooooo OOOOOOOOOooooooooo

Same.

I know that I admit to being curious as well. It has to be some kind of truce that eventually happens for Jennifer and Tequila Bill to be at Marge Sr's party later in the season with Bill running around with her in his arms at one point. Granted it's been a while since I've seen last season, but I believe the smoking gun in this was 1) the non-reaction that Marge had when Teresa brought it up at Evan's birthday party as if she already knew and 2) Marge's man spilled the beans at hearing it from women at the house during guys' night. No helped by Production repeatedly flashbacking to that moment after the fact. And he had to sit there when they were on cast trip and backpeddled with the quickness. Where there's smoke... Now perhaps for some Marge had a good point by saying Teresa should get ahead of the Luis talk, but that is still not her place to say it...assuming she was saying it as a friend at all and not as someone being messy...something Marge has clearly shown last night with Jennifer. So...hmmmm.