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Again withholding full judgement until the scene airs, but while I like Javi's crop top, dancing the merengue in his room is a bit heavy-handed. And I saw a picture of a scene with Cat in the Salem PD interrogation room. Apparently they let Fiona out because they can only keep one prisoner in the room at a time. 😎 Post-reveal Cat doesn't blow dry her hair so it is curly, which is one of my pet peeves, when a soap lets hair and makeup carry the load to differentiate between characters; rather than relying on the actors skills. Haven't they learned anything from Theresa's wig?

I thought the exact same thing - I'll wait for the full scene, but that is an odd accent on the word 'too'. Also, at first glance, I thought Ivan was Eugene. But, good to know that they aren't going to kill Stefan, just ship him off to Alamania, or Dimera-land, or Trunk-ville. He can catch up with Gwen and Megan.

Either way, it would be a shame if people missed today because it was a key episode.

Wow! I feel like today's entire episode came out of nowhere. Gabi and Rafe have an aunt who felt like Rafe was a son to her, but they've never mentioned her before or invited her to one of their many weddings? Good to know that the Hernandez cousin could not be the assailant. There was a sudden time shift in the episode that allowed Fiona to be freed and Phillip to fly to Salem, knowing about the sale of Titan stock. Do we assume that either Justin or Sarah told him? Because it wasn't public knowledge. Melinda doesn't need to worry about working for Kristen. She's a multi-hyphenate, corporate/divorce/adoption/criminal lawyer. You need any type of attorney, she's your gal (unless she's being tied to a bed). I also assume that Stefan not having signed the divorce papers is now good news for Gabi… This whole show just flippin' turns on a dime. Which makes more much more sense as a metaphor than, 'like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives'. 😉

Mitch McConnell and Mike Johnson criticizing Kamala Harris for calling Donald Trump a ‘fascist,’ has got to be one of the silliest uses of rhetoric in this campaign. This illogical call for civility for the GOP candidate who said that Harris was a “Sh*% VP” has got to be the weakest form of support that they can muster. Especially when the only GOP response to having two assassination attempts on their candidate has been to blame the opposition, but not even think about limiting access to weapons. I cannot see it gaining any traction. Except, as appropriately stated by Charlemagne last night, on CNN. Who would rather find some obscure pick-me dude to come up with an excuse for the GOP candidate, then inform their audience on the actual definition of a fascist and why it fits this case perfectly.

Meanwhile, I never got an answer as to why the Dimera board meets in Chicago and not in Salem at the company headquarters!

I think it has more to do with a DA who is facing poor prospects of re-election (unfairly IMHO), than Ryan Murphy. It will be interesting to see what happens once this goes before a judge, if we elect a new DA in Los Angeles. There are already rumblings that the Beverly Hills Police Department is unhappy that they were not consulted on the decision.

May I ask a dumb question? What was the final resolve on Aunt Jordan? The last time that I watched Victor was feeding her brussel sprouts in his basement jail cell. BTW, if they are re-building the ranchhouse, was that not supposed to be the original cellar prison?

Thanks @Liberty City Maybe I am confusing Stefan and Chad, but I thought it was during his mustache period.

Also, wasn't there a week or so while Gabi was in prison that we got news that Mr. Barash was off contract? I assume @JAS0N47 would know, but I don't want to bother him if anyone else can recall. And don't forget, he's still got that rocking band with Eric Martsolf. I'm certain they've got some dates lined up at Yuck Yuck's Pittsburgh and The Osmund Cousin Saloon in Branson Missouri.

I can't believe he's leaving on Monday! There's been very little build up for his exit. They've already covered his terrible history with Abigail. And, The Bistro was a good base of operations for the character. I assume Vivian will finally usher him out. I think the character has too much baggage, which is a shame because the actor is charismatic. Also, EJ and Stefan are a bit redundant as characters because their role in the family is interchangeable, and their rivalry is way beyond played out. While I'm pleased that Gabi is getting a family, I do not look forward to her eventual pairing with EJ.

My contrarian and optimist nature forces me to reply. While Kristen doesn't have much management skill or experience, she is arguably the closest to Rolf who is the key to Dimera's future profitability. So, her selection by the board is not completely illogical.

The SOD article implied that the ranch is so big that Nikki wouldn't have noticed the construction. And that they are moving to the original site of the house, as the place where they are now is merely another home on the ranch that was redecorated for them after the fire in 2012.

https://deadline.com/2024/10/the-young-and-the-restless-rebuilt-newman-ranch-1236156590/ After watching daily in the early 1990s, I am now a part-time casual viewer at best. Most recently, I tuned in for the Eve's sister story. So, color me shocked to learn that Victor and Nikki haven't been living in their old house on the ranch! I knew about the fire. But, I thought those dinky sets were just due to the budget cuts and that is why they didn't look familiar. I'm thrilled the old ranch is back.

I assume that is the next beat in the story. Causing a rapprochement for Xander and Brady, and pushing Brady away from Kristin. Xander will learn his lesson, not to attack people with bats. Sarah will walk. And, avoiding the merger will be an impetus for Phillip's return. That being said, Salem only needs one bad guy corporation. Especially given that we still don't know what Dimera Industries does. Brady could form a good guy company, and that would be a more logical rivalry.

I agree. At first, I thought they were at some celeb spot like Erewhon or The Grove. But, Atwater Village is off the beaten path, and a retirement village is hardly a hot spot. Also, paps don't just hang out like they did a decade ago. So, this was a specific tip. That being said, I don't fault the member here for posting it. It is just for discussion purposes, and they are endorsing neither the story nor the pics. People speculate if Monica will return all the time, so I consider it informative.

Other than plotline, what is stopping Xander from contacting Rolf directly about the cure for Sarah? I know this a device to force the merger of Dimera and Titan, but Xander has the money to buy out Rolf.

A couple of issues from today's press conference by DA Gascon about the decision to recommend resentencing that will probably be lost in the national press accounts. Firstly, the process began a year ago. And it is one of 28 resentencing recommendations that his office has made this year. Second, he rather beautifully said that there is a bias against believing victims of sexual assault. And if the media scrutiny of this case allows victims to be heard and seek justice, then it will have served its purpose.

I agree @Vee and I think it is a strategic choice to try to boost to Colin Allred, because even if she looses Texas, if he wins the senate, it is good for the democrats, and he is doing well post debate.

I just hope JJ doesn't become a cop again. Much like the earlier iteration of Holly, I'd like him to go back to being messy and a bit of a "F"-up. I've been bored by reformed Tate, Johnny, Xander, and Tripp. We need an anti-hero who isn't evil, but is a little duplicitous. Sort of like a younger version of Jack. I also think that after seeing the actor in interviews, JJ could be funnier and more charming as a not-so-serious dude. And I think that the portmanteaus for JJ and Joy could be fun. We've been eager for Johnny to find a friend, and JJ could be a good ally.

Question: Why does the Dimera Board Meeting occur in Chicago and not at their corporate offices in Salem?

There's something ironic about the fact that DAYS could've produced six months worth of episodes in the time that it has taken Body & Soul to film their premiere.

I'm not suggesting that they are actually writing him as mentally ill. I just mean that given his most recent symptoms after suppressing the trauma of his wife's miscarriage, one might question his sanity. 😎😉 And rather than going the predicable triangle route, it might have been a bit more interesting, given his family history of mental illness. (his maternal Great-Aunt Samantha, his paternal half-aunt Kristen, etc…) BTW - you can tell that I'm bored with an episode when I overthink it, looking for more intriguing angles.

Johnny seems to be experiencing stress-induced paranoid hallucinations, and nobody (including his psychiatrist grandmother with a crazy twin sister) seems to notice. I guess we're not supposed to think that Johnny is mentally ill, but it would seem to be the only explanation for his visions and his illogical suspicions. I mean, the signs are all there. His hair is unkempt. He has begun drinking in excess. He is isolating from his wife. A more talented writer might have used those symptoms as clues to a larger story. But, I think this is just an ordinary love triangle.