Y&R: Week of January 19, 2009

[Cashton]

I really felt for Brad until he decided to fight for custody of Abby. What chance in hell does he have to get her - and she clearly is happy at the ranch. He's holding close to his girls, cause they're all he has - which is sad. When Brad came he was the "stud" and women were clawing to get their hands on him (sometimes caging him!) and to see him go out like this is so sad.

There's still potential for him on this show. I saw it today.

I'm not thrilled about this whole pawn shop thing being the next arc in the Kay s/l. I just don't see it being definitive proof that she's Kay. it just seems like filler. The ring could have been on her hand for any number of reasons. Can't you just see Jill's reaction to the found ring - "See! The bitch stole Kay's ring!"

Paul and Nikki are such a good couple. I love that Paul is smart and how he communicates with Nikki. He's noble and honest which is nice to see on a soap.

[Y&RWorldTurner]

Hopefully, Colleen's exit isn't far off after what happens to a certain someone next month...

Yeah, she's an Abbott, but her lack of storyline and lack of a sufficient American accent proves just how much she isn't needed. If they feel the need to recast a year or two from now to retool the character, then I'm all for it.

That said, I'm glad they're delving into the ring issue. Nikki did put a warrant out on it, it would be stupid for them to completely drop that angle. I doubt it's a whole arc, it seems to tie into something bigger, with Clint especially.

One thing I've noticed lately is that the some small stuff that might look like filler usually comes back and plays a role in something else later.

And counting me in as someone who couldn't stand Amber a year or so ago, and yet I really like her now, especially with Katherine.

[Cashton]

i hear ya - I meant beat instead of arc. I just don't like capers on soaps. Minor, minor quibble though.

[Money]

What happened to the DNA test that Michael was suppose to run to prove she's Katherine? They're really starting to overkill the story because a simple DNA test is all that is needed. Paul and his bogus story today... needing Niki because only "she" will know once she talks to her... now Amber and the ring... it's starting to get ridiculous.

[Y&RWorldTurner]

The judge will give a ruling on the DNA next week, I believe. They can't do it without an approval from the judge, all Michael did was file the paperwork.

[Money]

It really sucks and I blame Ashley 100%. She says she's trying to be understanding of Brad's feelings but she condescends to him each and every time. He has every reason to be upset because she sees that Victor is buying Abby's affections and she even called him on it. But since they're together now she wants them to be a family and from the looks of it she secretly wants Brad to step aside. Abby calling Victor "dad" is a slap in the face. If Brad had her support he wouldn't be looking so pathetic. GAH!

[Heyou]

Not me!! Whoever takes the man down will be alright in my book.

I really hate what they're doing to Brad, I just hope they give him a hell of a storyline for his departure. Just another way to make me despise Victor even more.

Sorry Y&R_FAN, but Sursok's accent was JUST as bad as ever and no, she hasn't improved one bit. In fact, I think Haley Erin (the 14 year old NuAbby) is making her look like an amateur. If you ask me, I'd say that the reason they don't write for the Colleen character is because they realize Sursok is just not very good. Purely speculation though, and not everyone does daytime well.. For a while, they were unnecessarily sticking her into all of the CL scenes and having her being rude to everyone and now? Nothing! Although, I certainly hope the scenes with Colleen and JT aren't foreshadowing another attempt at Jolleen because the actress has bombed every other attempt at her having a shot in a relationship because she has no on screen chemistry. She looks at her uncle Billy like she wants to screw him and not to mention her incestuous looks at her dad (although, I can't fault the actress one bit for both!)

I love anything Chilly! Billy & Chloe put Lily and stupid ass Cane to shame. I think MAB knows what she has here with these two and putting them the focus in this quad is proving it!

[dm.]

Well, Colleen and J.T.

And while it's obvious that the Y&R team doesn't exactly want to use Tammin much, (Even Esther appeared more since November than she did, and that's saying something) why keep her there for so long? And doesn't Tammin feel bad about not being used (and I don't know what she's thinking if she ever read one of these boards).

[baller]

I've got to agree. Hayley still managed to shine in those scenes. The other half is was it just seemed forced to have Colleen there. They've not used the character for months, and it just felt like it was more they had to use her and fill some sort of guarantee.

I didn't know how I'd feel about the Marge storyline, but I'm really enjoying it. I loved the Amber and Marge scenes, they were just great.

SOO glad someone else noticed Brad's half puffy coat he's been sulking around in--WTF?

[Antoyne]

I hate when writers start using characters once it's time to ship them out. Brad is finally being used the way he should be, but only to usher him out. It's ridiculous.

[dm.]

Soooooo glad that Brad called Nick to overhear his sweet Phyllis plotting.

[BadZoe]

Brad should have known that taking on the father role to one of Victor's spawns, was only going to end in him losing out. Victor has no interest in his spawns until they are out of their awkward child years.

Any chance that Phyllis some how causes Brad's

Is this Jack's cabin? Has it been used before?

[dm.]

Hmmm, I though that Brad's

[lmfan]

And Maria Bell can change that but she chooses not to. Even Kevin and Jana are getting some story outside of Gloria.

[Heyou]

Maybe she's rethinking her career in acting. I think I read somewhere recently that she's been offered another shot at a singing career; she is a pretty good singer.I know, wasn't that just the best thing ever?!