Loved the Chelsea and Kate scene. Was actually pretty long.

Stephan Nichols has stolen my heart (Then why isn't he on your blog yet, right? Stay tuned *g*). He has absolutely no memory of anything but holding this young woman as a baby girl. I love Papa!Steve. He's so proud, so good.

I also loved how they went into why Nick/Billie is working SO well. Billie didn't know Steve before, she has no expectations, he can't disappoint her like he can others. It's safe. LOVE that. Even so, it's undeniable that S/K are working their way back. You can see it in SN's subtleties.

Max, Mimi, Abby is being set up rather well. Loved Frankie's smirk; gah, Billy Warlock is ADORABLE. I'll miss him. I smirked when Shawn indirectly implied that Mimi had given Max favors to get the job, considering he's dating a hooker.

Stephanie seems to be losing everything; I wonder if they're gearing up for a total revamp for her character. I'm glad, for one. In fact, I don't think we'll hear of a return to racing for her. And EJ certainly has his attention focused on everything but the track. That leaves just Max, which is fine by me. With Philip coming back, I wonder if the Stephanie/Philip hints will be revisited.

Billy Warlock is ADORABLE. I'll miss him.

I think he's adorable too. I really wish he was sticking around.

I also loved how they went into why Nick/Billie is working SO well.

I'm obviously not in love with the Billie/Nick story and really didn't realize how "deep" their relationship has become but I thought it was a little icky for them to be having the conversation they were having while Kayla's condition seemed to be taking a turn for the worst as they spoke? (but that's just me lol)

Stephanie seems to be losing everything

Stephanie is headed for some kind of a breakdown I think. The girl has alot going on with her right now.

Loved the Chelsea and Kate scene.

I've come to like all Chelsea's scenes lately. She's a character who i've grown to love.

Chelsea and Kate were good together today.

Frankly, I cannot get interested in the Steve and Kayla thing. Point. Steve or rather Nick and Billie are hot so they hold my attention but it's not going anywhere so why get invested? Kayla holds no interest whatsoever for me at this point in time. I can't fret over her near death as she won't die so why bother, especially when I'm not caring about her.

Stephanie is pulling my heartstrings, though. I loved her and her father scenes today.

It's so funny how Willow is leading Shawn around like a little puppy telling him how to act and what to do. Hogan, you must give Shawn his integrity and make a man out of this lap dog. Jason was ruined in the role of Shawn and don't ruin Beemer's Shawn, too, please.

I really like Mimi. Mimi and Abby together were great and that was a surprise. Another surprise is the chemistry between Beemer and Farah. That girl has chemistry with everyone.

I really wouldn't be surprised to see some love/hate sex between Mimi and Shawn in the near future. I know he's pissed at her right now (and he has every right to be) but if he ever loved her, something between these two will happen. I agree with the poster that said that they don't really care much for Steve and Kayla. I just don't see what it is between those two and hate that Billie will have to suffer once again for falling for the wrong guy. She tried her damndest not to totally get involved with Steve but couldn't help it.

They are setting Mimi/Max/Abby up very well. Mimi is much better in this role and I liked the interaction with her and Abby. Mimi is sort of back to her old self, which I like. I also liked Frankie and Max in the Brady famiy scenes because I just love the whole family together. I am really going to miss FrankieAlso liked Bo talking to Max about Shawn. Shawn saying that Mimi was giving Max favors was hilarious considering his new friend Ashley Benson looked hot again .

Great to see Shawn/Caroline again and I just loved the family scenes.

I was so happy with the Steve/Nick and Billie scenes. This is why Steve/Billie works as a roadblock of sorts. She is the only one that is on his level right now and doesn't expect anything out of him. Steve and Stephanie were so cute and I love Stephen Nichols. Pinson is rocking and I am glad Bope didn't take center stage today like they do alot of the time when they are in scenes like this. Usually their problems come up and take attention away from others but not today. Hope and Bo being supportive was good and it is nice seeing Hope not running about being a hag. I agree though that Nichols is giving us enough subtleties to suggest that Steve/Kayla are on their way back together again.

I like where they are going with Stephanie. I am not sure if there is a breakdown in the future but it seems they may be dropping the racing in regards to her like they did EJ, leaving Max is the only driver which is cool. I never minded the racing stuff but I think this is the way to go. Kate/Chelsea in that long scene were fantastic. Melvin and Koslow rocked and we are really getting inside Cheslsea as a character. She is reminding me alot of Sami with all her insecurities and worry over not being loved or accepted. Sami and her are similar-Sami didn't have her mom or dad and neither did Chelsea. I like where they are going with Chelsea because now we understand her motivations. I wonder how she is get involved with Patrick though if she isn't going to spy on Bo for him.

Loved the Kate/EJ scene and Shawn calling for a job. That really intrigued me and Willow suggesting EJ could be a clue that she may be working for EJ and luring Shawn into his web.

Good show today-loved it. Tomarrow looks like a good one as well.

I really wouldn't be surprised to see some love/hate sex between Mimi and Shawn in the near future. I know he's pissed at her right now (and he has every right to be) but if he ever loved her, something between these two will happen. I agree with the poster that said that they don't really care much for Steve and Kayla. I just don't see what it is between those two and hate that Billie will have to suffer once again for falling for the wrong guy. She tried her damndest not to totally get involved with Steve but couldn't help it.

Yeah Billie will get a raw deal and it sucks but it will benefit her in the end. I don't think she is totally in love with him but she feels close to him and she tried to deny it and not give in but it's hard for her. I am glad Hogan is trying to redeem her in the eyes of the Brady's and so on. She is getting jumped on by Steve/Kayla and their fans and I can see why but Billie has tries to get out of this but Steve wanted it and kept it going and now it's developed a bit more. Obviously, it will be Steve/Kayla in the end with Billie getting heartbroken again but this time Billie knew it and tried to stop it before getting too invested only it didn't work in large part to Steve not letting it go. One thing is that I think this whole thing with Steve has helped in redeeming Billie since she was not the one forcing the issue and it involved her with other characters. I think this will help Billie in the long run as a character and story-wise.

I am loving Pinson right now. Great seeing her more of her of late.

I'm watching the show now and already, it's the best episode of the week and it's only Wednesday!

Rachel Melvin is the new Alison Sweeney! Remember when Sweeney first came onto the show, no one liked her. Everyone wanted the actress and Sami gone from their screens. She would get threats and harrassment letters. The same thing happened with Melvin. I don't know if she got threats or anything like that, but people LOATHED that girl. But this girl has totally gave the character of Chelsea something to love. She plays spoiled rotten b!tch so well.

Kate no longer wants Bo and Billie together? SHOCKING! I guess we'll be seeing her keeping Steve and Kayla apart now.

I'm growing sick of Stephanie expressing her desire to have her parents back together. Does she realize that she doesn't even know what they're like when they are together? Steve "died" when before Stephanie was even a year old. The writers are going about their relationship all wrong.

Steve should be the one that's trying to produce a relationship with Stephanie. Stephanie should be hesitant to let this man she doesn't even know into her life, not accepting him so easily and wanting a "total stranger" with her mom.

Was Patrick wearing a Phoenix on his shirt today? If it wasnt a Phoenix sign it most definitely resembled one, is that some clue?

Rachel Melvin is just awesome and her and Kozlow rock in scenes together. Hogan is definitely trying to redeem the character of Chelsea and explain why she is the way she is. I liked that the Chelsea/Kate scene was longer than usual, it was needed. Is it just me or is RM losing her voice in some of her scenes, it sounds like she may have a cold.

Max/Abby/Shawn/Max/Willow scenes: I am liking all the set up here, should get interesting in the future.

The Brady family scenes: All very nice scenes, but I would like if Sami would at least try and show up say her peace to Grandma Caroline who she has always been close to and then leave. I hate how no one despises what Carrie did to Lucas, especially Kate. Its always all about hatin on Sami, boo!

Kate/EJ: I love these 2 together and had to laugh when EJ told Shawn he wasb't interrupting anything important.

I really enjoyed todays show as it flowed so easily.

Lauren and Rachel were fantastic today! I enjoyed the Kate and Chelsea scene more than I've enjoyed any scene with Kate and any one of her children since Jay Johnson left. Their closeness and the idea that Kate would understand her more than any of the Brady's just makes so much sense and is so believable. And the placement of Kate as mentor? God, I just think it's so well done.

Kate definitely showcased a warmer tough love than Marlena did with Sami. Her approach had a kind of practical criticism and straight-talking realism with a maternal love behind it that I think was worlds more effective. Which one's the psychiatrist again?

KBT,

I was just coming on to post the same thing. Patrick was wearing a phoenix on his shirt!

The top of it didn't look like the head of a bird, but that's what it was -- I think this is the same design used for Rex and Cassie's phoenix tattoos a few years ago.

Good stuff with Kate & Chelsea. Love having Shawn & Caroline around.

I hate what they've done to the character of Billie. Her involvement in this storyline is beyond ridiculous.

They are setting Mimi/Max/Abby up very well. Mimi is much better in this role and I liked the interaction with her and Abby. Mimi is sort of back to her old self, which I like. I also liked Frankie and Max in the Brady famiy scenes because I just love the whole family together. I am really going to miss FrankieAlso liked Bo talking to Max about Shawn. Shawn saying that Mimi was giving Max favors was hilarious considering his new friend Ashley Benson looked hot again .

Great to see Shawn/Caroline again and I just loved the family scenes.

I was so happy with the Steve/Nick and Billie scenes. This is why Steve/Billie works as a roadblock of sorts. She is the only one that is on his level right now and doesn't expect anything out of him. Steve and Stephanie were so cute and I love Stephen Nichols. Pinson is rocking and I am glad Bope didn't take center stage today like they do alot of the time when they are in scenes like this. Usually their problems come up and take attention away from others but not today. Hope and Bo being supportive was good and it is nice seeing Hope not running about being a hag. I agree though that Nichols is giving us enough subtleties to suggest that Steve/Kayla are on their way back together again.

I like where they are going with Stephanie. I am not sure if there is a breakdown in the future but it seems they may be dropping the racing in regards to her like they did EJ, leaving Max is the only driver which is cool. I never minded the racing stuff but I think this is the way to go. Kate/Chelsea in that long scene were fantastic. Melvin and Koslow rocked and we are really getting inside Cheslsea as a character. She is reminding me alot of Sami with all her insecurities and worry over not being loved or accepted. Sami and her are similar-Sami didn't have her mom or dad and neither did Chelsea. I like where they are going with Chelsea because now we understand her motivations. I wonder how she is get involved with Patrick though if she isn't going to spy on Bo for him.

Loved the Kate/EJ scene and Shawn calling for a job. That really intrigued me and Willow suggesting EJ could be a clue that she may be working for EJ and luring Shawn into his web.

Good show today-loved it. Tomarrow looks like a good one as well.

Yeah Billie will get a raw deal and it sucks but it will benefit her in the end. I don't think she is totally in love with him but she feels close to him and she tried to deny it and not give in but it's hard for her. I am glad Hogan is trying to redeem her in the eyes of the Brady's and so on. She is getting jumped on by Steve/Kayla and their fans and I can see why but Billie has tries to get out of this but Steve wanted it and kept it going and now it's developed a bit more. Obviously, it will be Steve/Kayla in the end with Billie getting heartbroken again but this time Billie knew it and tried to stop it before getting too invested only it didn't work in large part to Steve not letting it go. One thing is that I think this whole thing with Steve has helped in redeeming Billie since she was not the one forcing the issue and it involved her with other characters. I think this will help Billie in the long run as a character and story-wise.

I am loving Pinson right now. Great seeing her more of her of late.

I agree with almost all your points. You articulated them so well, I just quoted you. Love the revamp of Chelsea and Billie. The Steve/Billie relationship is pulling at my heartstrings, though I fully expect Steve/Kayla to reconnect in a deep and meaningful way. Love Grandma Kate w/Chelsea. Kate/EJ are my Days candy! Love them. I'm pretty sure the Willow/EJ connection is real. She is an operative. I chuckled at Patrick's tee as well. I think Hogan has a sense of humor!

The one fly in my Days ointment is Stephanie, I cannot warm up to the actress or her character. While I understand some of her feelings, she just does not touch me, other than to irritate me. Sad, Steve/Kayla's daughter should be someone I love.

I hope the show gets rid of Willow soon. She looks like the incest child of Hilary and Haylie Duff. I can't stand her. She's making MIMI look good! (Yeah, I know)! I actually felt sorry for Mimi today. I think this redemption with her trying to get her life in order and take care of herself is a step in the right direction. I'm glad that Mimi and Abby hit it off. That may not last if Abby will develop feeling for Max, but I'm glad Abby isn't throwing her two cents into the situation. Stay out of it, and wait for the crap to hit the fan, then go for your man! There's also some chemistry between Abby and nuShawn, but they can't go there.

The Max/Bo scene was good and would have never happened under Reilly. Have you noticed how the Bradys are starting to gel as a family again since Hogan and his writers have started? Before that, you barely had scenes with them together supporting each other. Frankie was so cute. I will miss Billy tremendously.

Chelsea and Kate---wow! Rachel Melvin for Top 10 this weekend people! She got to me!

I think Stephanie is heading for something, to set up this rumored romance between she and Benjy. I'm really anticipating his arrival.

Love your avatar, Bree "snickers" heehee. Shawn looks adorable. Willow does look out for her guy.

It's official ... I love BRANDON BEEMER!

He is absolutely amazing. Although, I hate Shawn with Willow. I really want a Belle and Shawn reunion, now. It's about time they have they're happy ending with Claire.