PHENOM. episode!

I....liked Patrick today. Tek, too. I'd say I forgot to take my meds, but I'm not any. This is disconcerting. Maybe because they're not strong as romantic leads, but do very well in otherwise supporting roles? Probably. I feel better now.

Loved J&J today. And, um, did anyone ELSE sense a major chemistry test between Lexie and Frankie today? *prays they do it, and even if they don't, I will in my blog* The goodbye scenes were extremely moving. But, um, why so much finality before they got the offer? Frankie's talking like he's about to set out when we know he's around for at least a few more months after J&J are gone. That aside, these scenes today were flawless.

Gawds, Shawn irritates me with his Bo hate. I loved when Abe called him out for irrationality. I love that the truth is partly out now. Now, it's fall out time, bitch! Yeah, I'm a drama whore.

I also saw the Frankie & Lexie chemistry. I would love to see them explore that.

I also saw the Frankie & Lexie chemistry. I would love to see them explore that.

I loved their chemistry too. They seemed to be genuine friends - that could develop into something special.

I think Lexie secretly loves Tek.

But I loved Frankie and Lexie scene today.

And Jack and Jen Their adventure was such a treat. I wish they weren't leaving.

I think Lexie is or rather Renee is the best actress on Days. She is the right size for Frankie and they do look good together. It was a new exploration and I do like it....only Lexie loves Abe and has Theo with him. I'd hate for Frankie to get into another losing situation. He deserves a romance that's pure and ends well. If only Hogan decided to write for Frankie and Billy will stay.

Shawn needs a major attitude adjustment, I mean MAJOR. He is disgusting. Even learning that Claire is his daughter won't warm him up to Chelsea. He'll be angry with her for exposing the truth now even though he will be delighted that Claire is his daughter.

Patrick makes me want to slap him over and over. He is a horrible person. How on earth does he think Hope won't believe he did something wrong whether she believes he cold-bloodedly murdered someone just by his reckless adventure with the private jet, baby things and bragging about having a trunk full of money. How ignorant. I think he did the murder, but EJ set him up to be found out with the bundle in the bottom of the closet in his home. Stupid Patrick knows that and wants Tek to get the proof for him. Patrick is on his way out of Salem now.

J&J story is moving too fast, but it will be fun to think of them on a new adventure in London.

I just read the post above me and got to thinking about what could keep Frankie in Salem. This is speculation now as I'm prone to do LOL. Patrick is involving Tek in his murder rap, so someway Tek will be blamed for a serious offense and Lexie will call on Frankie to be his attorney and save him. That is where this bonding today could be leading. With Tek now on contract again, you know he will figure into a story.

darrah, love the Parvati avatar! I LOVE HER!

I appreciate that Shawn knows the truth about Claire now....let the fireworks begin.

This episode was by far the best so far this week.

There wasnt a scene I disliked. My favorite parts were the Frankie/Jenn scenes and also the Devereux/Frankie scenes. Billy Warlock is just awesome and so far has my vote for performer of the week. I actually enjoyed the J&J scenes, Jack wasnt overly goofy and the banter between the family seemed unforced.

I hope Mimi/Bonnie/Kate go down for this Claire coverup! I just can't wait for Shawn and Belle to take turns slapping Mimi, hopefully repeatedly. I am just glad Shawn knows the truth finally.

How funny was Jack talking about Harold, his perfect coiffed hair and also calling him his gay lover or something along those lines.

My hate for Shawn has never been greater(except when JC refused to cut his hair a few years back) and was glad to hear Abe call him out on it. I am glad Abe is being shown over Roman.

I am now 100% spoiler free and preview free, although I do know who is leaving this week. I think this is the best way to go and with Hoagie's first date fast approching I can't wait to see what's next.

I loved everything today EXCEPT Jen and Jack (not a fan, but I think that comes from not watching them back in the day...I think Jack's pretty annoying).

Billy Warlock once again proves that he's a great actor and I loved his scenes witrh Renee. I also love that Lexie is questioning Abe's motive and she's also questioning how she feels for him...OH HAPPY DAY!

Shawn finding out about Claire just makes me dance the jig...I just need him to find out about his wife and her need to keep that info from him. What kills me is that Meme knows that Shawn doesn't really want her (because if she believed he did, she wouldn't lie about Claire) and if Shawn dumps her flat on her butt...she deserves it.

I can't wait for the day when Shawn throws Mimi out like yesterday's trash!

I have to admit, i jumped up in excitement when Shawn found out he was Claire's father..Can't wait for all this to unfold..And i loved that Bonnie and Mimi were there..those !@#$%^&*]es are going down!!

Jack and Jennifer were great..loved the family scenes at the house especially...the job offer was great...and i don't mind that Abby is staying..As i love Abby and she is starting college..Its time for her to be on her own...I liked Jack and Jenn talking about their past european adventures..They mentioned Greta's Coranation Massacre...and they mentioned Ubilum, which i think was Lawrence Alamain's island.....which is Malibu spelled backwards..(which is were they filmed the scenes)..

Great show today. I'm enjoying seeing only a few actors on each day, it heightens the drama.

Billy was so great today. I felt for him, and I loved the hugs between he and Jack and Abby. The goodbye scene between he and Jennifer was heartbreaking. Missy has gone back to the actress we all know and love, it's a shame she and Matt won't be on to speak Hogan's dialogue. I know it will be 100X better than what JER gave them. At least we will have several months of Frankie, but I wish Billy would stay, he's such a good actor and he deserves to get good work on another soap---I hope it won't be GH.

Shawn is such an [!@#$%^&*] and Abe was so classy handling him. His anger towards Bo and Chelsea is justifiable, but he will be eating some big-ass crow once when and if he learns Chelsea's act was out of love, not selfishness. He needs to save some crow for his daddy too.

I must say Brody was good today also. I don't think he killed Eve, but he probably made those phone calls to Sami and Lexie, and was the glove in Cincinatti and responsible for Marlena going to NJ. It will be interesting to see this all played out.

AWESOME Deveraux family scenes! Ashley has so much chemistry with both Matt and Missy. They seem so at ease working with each other. Loved watching Jack, Jennifer & Abby interact like a normal family.

I refuse to believe they won't be back.

PS: Where do you guys get this "few more months of Frankie" from? Soap Central say Warlock's final airdate is late October or early November.

The news about Billy leaving broke out in July I do believe, so July, August, September, October = a few months.

Billy's last airdate or film date has not been announced to the general public at least. I just want him to stay. I read that Frankie planned to leave right away but a family emergency kept him in Salem. Don't know what that is all about besides speculation. Someone said it would be when the Brady Pub is blown up again, but I don't know anything about that either.

Abby and Chelsea were both students at Salem U last season. Guess the writers need to read up a little more on the history of the show. When they soras'd her to 18 last year, they took her out of high school into college. Chelsea would have been 19 and this year sometimes they turn 19 and 20.

Ya'll don't want Patrick to be the murderer but that is what murder for hire gunmen do and that is what Patrick did for the mob....he was a hitman. He murdered Eve for sure. If you don't like that then you have to think of EJ as a cold blooded murderer, which I think he leaves that to his henchmen.

Oh...sorry. I thought you meant a few months from NOW.