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Vail Bloom is not credible as an ADA and after she will once again be forced to drop charges against Victor Newman she will surely lose her job. I thought today was her best scenes on the show since she began, but I agree she is very hit and miss. I didn't mind her at Jabot. No way will she be able to open her own firm after her record, but I could see her working as an associate in Michael's firm. Maybe they can dust his old office set out of being mothballed and Heather and this new laywer working for the Winters can work for Michael who is being stretched way too far with all his cases.

I liked CLB's scenes. I felt they show a man on the edge and truly disappointed and disheartened. He is a very good actor, but my favorite scene of his was not when he was delivering dialogue. It was when he walked into his apartment, and Lauren told him that Gloria had been arrested. His wary look said it all. Sure he can be over the top at times as many of the good actors can be, but to be able to express utter defeat in a 2 second look is pretty damn good in my book.

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I REALLY like this idea! With the rumored return of

we could have a real practice going on. It would be interesting to base some stories in the dynamic practice, like Boston Legal or The Practice or LA Law.

When Billy introduced this "old friend"...a "scholarship student at Walnut Grove"...did anyone get the feeling that part might originally have been written for Raul/David Lago (Billy's best friend)? I could totally believe Raul became a lawyer (he was a really "right and wrong" kind of dude)? I would have enjoyed that. I'd even accept this fella as a recast for Raul...because, let us be frank, he is cuter than David Lago.

I'd enjoy seeing this new guy stick around.

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I just can't buy this new guy as a lawyer because he looks like he is 18 freakin years old. I'd rather see Heather go into partnership with Michael.

I thought the same thing. Sometimes a look can say so much. No dialogue needed.

Soaps.com is reporting that LLB's rep stated she will not be coming back.

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I agree. Suitable recast, but David Tom will always be Billy to me.... hands down. I too enjoyed the Jill/Billy dynamic today (yeaterday for me). I love seeing Jess Walton play material true to her character! The way she spoke ill of the Abbotts :D, brings back memories of the good ol' days.

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And yet they didn't smear the history in our face- it was just there. Jill tried to pretend like she's been there for Billy, and I loved that he brought up the fact that he was in boarding school....He solidified Jill as the mother and wife she's always been, and didn't let her get away with any form of manipulation. She was quick to try and turn him against his brothers and sisters, who have cared for him since he was a little boy and John was fighting for custody. Those scenes felt realistic and spot on. Best part of today's show. The dialogue between the two didn't miss a beat, and yet underneath it all, Billy tried to pay respect- showing that he's still very principled.

AS for Heather, I wasn't feeling like the actress had a hard time turning Adam in, she seems vindictive, and spiteful. She's no Cricket 2.0; and I think they should poise her to be Victor Newman in female form- cross her once and you'll be dead to her. that is if she's not leaving.

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LOVE the classic background music used today and yesterday.

The Jill/Billy scenes were great as well. Jill was trying to slowly manipulate Billy and he wasn't falling for it. The Jack and Billy scenes were good too. Billy is being pulled in so many directions, he seems conflicted as to which family his loyalty lies.

I actually also enjoyed the River and Michael scenes yesterday too. Christian has really toned down his performances lately, which is a good thing. Today, when he told Eden he turned River in to the authorities was also good. New Eden is a very subtle actress, I liked how she welled up without being over the top. The old Eden would've screamed like hell and tried hard to cry, to no success.

I also liked how Jack slowly realized that Gloria was the one who tampered with the skin cream. It should be good to see him confront her in prison.

I also liked the Adam/Heather scenes at the end of today's show. So angst-ridden, but ultimately, Heather did the right thing for herself.

Also, how nice was it to see Gloria squirm as she was cuffed? Isn't it a joy to see her suffer in prison? I know this a soap and no one ever stays in jail for long, but the fact that she's finally been outed for the skin cream fiasco is good enough for me. I like seeing her suffer.

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