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Well that would explain those extra sets we have yet to see, but we have all discussed existed. I guess we know why now. Very nice. Even more getting a youth set.

lol. True. But better him than Peter August.

Are you kidding me???? You mean to tell me that now that Krista Allen has been gone forever and a day that NOW they want to write for Taylor/Deacon?

Now you know I told you I do. 😜

Good to hear. Indeed. As much as I do like Nicole/Dani dynamic, I still wouldn't mind that undercurrent from Week 1 explored. Same for the Anita/Dani dynamic.

She sneak him into frame last minute.

Oh, I do. And Mary was looking good.

Yeah, I'm tired of them playing Nicole like a plot point. Where is her agency? How is she feeling? I know she's being a great friend there for Vanessa, but what else is there? The writers already seem to be setting up Ted and June. It's cute...but what about the woman who was cheated on? Can we not see her recover? Heck, today's episode I felt every word that Andre said to Nicole. Could it be that she feels a way about Dani/Andre because she wants to keep Dani being seen as the hot mess while she's perfect? There's potential to explore that, too. They touched on it during Week 1. I wouldn't mind. And yes, more mother scenes of her would be nice, too.

I could. It's Anita. 😜

Oh, I fully expected PM not only to wrap up Pikeman (finally), but the wrap-up to take Brennan and (especially) Val with it. Brennan's interaction with Carly was a happy accident because the more intriguing dynamics used to be with Brennan and Anna. I'm honestly surprised that lately the writing has been circling back to that intriguing dynamic between Brennan and Anna that does not read like silly Spy vs Spy mess. Add on to Anna knowing about Joss and the number of people knowing about Joss is slowly growing, I also feel Brennan's days are finally numbered. But these writers do like to take as long as possible to conclude a storyline, especially the stories with the most expendable characters. I didn't like seeing Val, but I did like that. I know Brennan admitted it on-screen before so I was not liking the amnesia the writers chose to use with that plot point. I would pick on that, but I have too much history watching Y&R divas and divos acting up in press and online so...*shrugs* I guess we will see how it pans out.

Hairdresser 2, Bougie Bitca from Behind the Gates 1, but she can easily catch up. I loved yesterday's episode outside of that block of bubble butt having wood AA. It was definitely a case of several stories going on. None of them A story, but what I liked about them was it was a good test for what in B/C Plot Land was holding up while some plot threads were keeping good beats going. This show has good B plots, but I would not say solid B plots. Or at least B plots that were solid almost from the beginning of when said plot started. Doug/Vanessa/Joey was a good one. The rivalry between Eva and Kat has been another one. There had been so eye-rolling moments and some slanted writing, but those actresses are superb, especially when they are mixing it up. I called them for my co-worker yesterday Black Carrie and Black Sami hehe. Because that whole reveal with Kat realizing Tomas slept with Eva was great. She gave good. Eva...who did not have ANY remorse so TeamKat over here...got some good licks in. And then the kicker...Kat STILL wants Tomas (ugh) and Tomas surprisingly friend zoning Eva after all the star-crossed lovers writing the writing team was giving them. I hollered at Eva's tears as much as I shook my head at Kat not giving up Tomas basically because she STILL wants to stick it to Eva. Complexly messy. I liked they kept the D/V/J storyline at a simmer. Though I guess it says something to how good Kat vs Eva is that it actually bugged me when the story went over to Vanessa and her pain. lol. Martin turning the tables on Smitty was good as well. They were apart, but they were not completely together yet. And given what's been going on with June and in light of Martin's Secret and light aftermath from it, I didn't think they would just get back together like that. But it really had not been very vocal. So I liked that Martin put on those grown folk pants and expressed himself. Sincerely. And when Brandon said 'baby...' I swooned a bit. One of the disadvantages of starting a show with an already established history has been the fact that we as the audience have not yet started to see couples form or even couples we want to root for. And on a soap, you gotta play the longing. Both BC and MM have played the longing well so far and I wasn't ready to give that up. So good to see it will be continuing. June...and Ted??? I know Vee is laughing. I like it, too, actually. I had to giggle at the Morris Chestnut comment 1) cuz I can see it and 2) cross-promotion for the upcoming new WATSON season that Morris Chestnut is in. The writers already seem determined to put Ted in a Crazy Woman/Straight Man relationship situation. So a crazy woman trying to better herself...gives it some rooting value. And you know Silk Press Sheila will go bananas. There's some nice possibilities there for story. And hehe at June practicing with Jacob and Naomi. It was a nice C plot. Something I do need more of...and I know I sound like a broken record...more of Nicole's life. Good to see her out with Carlton and getting that kiss. Good to see Ted man up and call Carlton out. I rolled my eyes at Ted and Andre coming up to the table, but I was invested in it because as much as I do like Nicole around Carlton...that IS Ted's friend. Not to mention business partner. I continue to enjoy seeing Chels deal with the aftermath of the kidnapping. It was a small thing this episode, but she got back online and took that step. And I like Madison being there for her.

Oh, I forgot to say...so...it seems we shall continue to get Hayley/Caroline scenes moving forward. Very niiice.

There were rumors for sure. Cuz it was just TOO abrupt. Regardless of the more than likely fact he was a placeholder/Frank's flavor of the month, CM did have chemistry with LW. And I was actually interested in spite of myself where I felt PM's writing was going to go with that chemistry on top of CM's chemistry with FH. But, as we know, I've very bias when it comes to CM.

Speak on it!! That was the most annoying thing about yesterday for me which was a great episode. Everyone was GIVING. And he...was just THERE.

And a thank you for the tea. I see why #firefrank was popping up this past week then.

Ooooo Beast...well go 'head.

OH?

Watching today's episode and looky, looky!!! That dangling plot thread about Dani drinking too much finally returned into play with people calling her out on it. I felt it was dropped so I know people will be happy to see it brought up again. I also am liking they are touching on the undercurrent of tension that we saw in Week 1 between Dani and Anita and Dani and Nicole (though it's Andre doing the calling out). I like Donnell's first scene is with Shanice.

Amen. Given where I am at in my viewing, I am worried.

Perfect excuse. And perhaps they have done something, and we don't know yet. After all, we still have the hot vet star coming that we don't know who it is. Not to mention the next set of real life (well reel life) cameos.

At least Ronn had charisma to get him through. Alex just has a bod.

LOL!!! I would die. Moreso this year with Brandy and Monica on their Boy is Mine tour.

It definitely has it flow going on.

It was giving SLC's version of Karen's Press Conference from RHOP S2. Loved every minute of it.

Now you all didn't tell me Season 5 Whit was going to make an appearance. You all know I love THAT version of Whitney!!!