Liberty City

Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun are doing some good work today; their chemistry is definitely working to their benefit.

I think right now things are just being chem-tested across the board. Again, I don't necessarily see them as endgame/long-term, but even just a short-term fling would be cute. 'Houseless' more so emphasises the lack of a physical structure that 'homeless' does not. Especially where people view Earth/their town as their home, while regarding the lack of a physical dwelling as their house, etc., which I am very appreciative of.

Genuinely do not believe Vernon is cheating. At all. It does not feel in-character for him, at all.

date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Jamey Giddens, Jazmen Darnell Brown | Phideaux Xavier Vanessa continues to want her cake and to eat it, too. I love a strong woman who goes for what she wants. And I just know she is itching to set up Joey in the long run. And it will be delicious. Eva and Izaiah definitely have some amazing chemistry... but when did they appear to become relationship status (based on how they greeted each other)? I do wonder why Vernon is itching to close in on Martin's campaign. It makes me wonder if he has something more... pressing up his sleeves? June is doing fantastic work and has adjusted quite well. I just hope she is able to find some downtime outside of her work life. That balance is needed. A date to Winterfest? Vanessa, darling, are you planning a Dana-style reveal and showdown? That could be juicy. Dr. Mercer sounds like nightmare fuel. I would absolutely hate him having for my doctor. Truly. And alas, the classic trapped-in-elevator trope. Love it. Aw, Tyrell, I cried too when Dobby died. He was a free elf and did not deserve to die in that way. Good on Eva for handling the elevator situation quickly and promptly. A quick Shanice backstory. That was cute. I need more of that sweeter side of Shanice to come out and play and less of the nosy nurse she comes across as. The ganging up of Samantha and Tyrell on Martin over the idea of a health clinic is hilarious. But I do hope it leads to something from both of them. Samantha, you dumb-ass bïtch. Why would you do that? If it is Nathan... Not Diego wanting a re-up of his Vanessa time. What a cold and chilly reception from her. Ooh. So cold. Joey versus Vernon could be interesting. Very, very interesting. Notes: Another disappointing and subpar breakdown by writer2, but thankfully, Brown is such a consummate scriptwriter that it helps level out the inconsistencies and irregularities. Seems like the coffee café set is expanding bit by bit, and I like that. Shows signs of a potential long-term set and its stability. The ongoing chem-testing between Ernestine Johnson (Shanice) and Keith D. Robinson (Keith) is something I am vibing with. They both work exceptionally well together, and I could see them becoming something. Maybe not "meant to be", but something nonetheless. The use of the word "unhoused" by June is so nice to hear. Normally, you would hear the more dated term "homeless". David Lami Friebe (Izaiah) seems to finally be lessening his bobblehead... not as much as I would like, but it is getting there. WTF is "the gritty"? These social media "dances" are ridiculous to me. Must be on the TicTac platform.

Patrick is not dead; Patrick and Robin live in California with their son, Noah.

Credits for Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte Writers: Nigel Campbell; Louise Rozett and Cathy Lepard Director: Tina Keller

Writers: Jamey Giddens Jazmen Darnell Brown Director: Phideaux Xavier

We are really about to get Eric vs. Ridge, aren't we? 🤣

This Matt Clark story may not be the best, but it truly is better than the AI bull we're dealing with back in Genoa City.

Zander can stay dead and his second role can remain gone with Rebecca, Emily's retconned twin.

Dansby is a script editor, a title she now shares with Skyy Sandifer. Montgomery is the continuity producer.

Not the first time he was credited; since the beginning, he's been the show's continuity producer. His first breakdown aired on August 18.

I don't know if I'd buy that one, unfortunately. But I would certainly be open to it.

See, I liked it; I mean, yes, they could have easily used Timon Kyle Durrett and Karla Mosley for those scenes, but I thought it was a unique touch for them to cast 'younger' versions of those roles for those scenes.

Well, Curtis is a weak little bitch, so he needed a woman to hold his hand.

Exactly. Like, pipe down.

I agree: during those first years of the show, we had four office spaces (plus the basement). You had Eric's office, the design office (a.k.a. Ridge's office), Kristen's office, and Margo's office. Hell, even by the 1990s, you had the office Brooke frequented and then went to Steffy by the early 2010s. Shame one of those spaces could not have come back.

Trina presses home a true pet peeve: why is it adult children get bent out of shape with mommy/daddy kiss someone else? It's not like you're going to be shuttled between homes for holidays, etc. You're an adult. Get over it.

Absolutely! Both felt very focused, tight, and concise. Didn't feel like anything was too random or erratically thrown in.

date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | Michael Montgomery, Cheryl L. Davis | Anthony Pascarelli It is sweet how much Naomi and Chelsea tease Andre and Dani. Not the con artist child bride wanting a double order of the poison... sweetheart, it will not work. I am sorry but noodles in chilli? That should be illegal and sentenced to a lifetime in food jail. Not Jan somehow being the voice of reason for Ashley. I would have never expected that! Not Dani teasing Bill for trying to hide due to his build. That is hilarious to me. Oh, she is hinting at dropping her cuz? Oh, that is not a cute idea. Sorry but Derek is a horrible friend to Jacob; he cannot even keep his focus on his own table. So disrespectful. The continued backstories from Dani and Bill's time together are amazing, and I love how into it Naomi and Chelsea are. This is a true family dynamic. And I like that the story differs between both Dani's and Bill's respective perspectives. Andre wants nothing to do with the con artist child bride no matter how hard she is trying to forge some kind of twisted connection with him. Ashley, that thing you used to hoist yourself onto your table... that is a CHAIR that you SIT on, not the table. WTF. Bill's mood just suffers a one-two punch: one with the arrival of Andre and the second with his child bride. Oh, Bill is JEALOUS!!! Well, sir, you made the wrong choice and it will bite you in the ass. Notes: Well, it looks like everyone's question about the other door in Ashley's apartment has been answered: it is her washer/dryer! Although, I hate that setup. I prefer two separate units, with the washing machine being a top-loader. Old-school all the way. Uptown's food is usually bomb-looking but those potato skins looked pathetic as fück. Fix it, please! The continued flashback storytelling is brilliant, especially with the newly cast younger Bill and younger Dani. Solid job with the casting of both roles. Kiara Liz Ortega (Sheryl) reminds me of a younger, more charismatic Priscilla Garita. The roof bar access at the café set intrigues me... a potential hint of things to come? I hope so!

Don't know if she was mentioned, but Meg Bennett is one. While acting as Julia Newman, she was a scriptwriter for The Young and the Restless. And after appearing on Santa Barbara as Megan, she returned for a term as a breakdown writer.

Credits for Tuesday, December 2, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten Writers: Suzanne Flynn; Kate Hall and Cathy Lepard Director: Robert Markham

Writers: Michael Montgomery Cheryl L. Davis Director: Anthony Pascarelli

I agree; she really did reinvent the role of Nikki with her casting, and rightfully so.

Beyond the Gates was listed!