Amanda she, and she alone continues to keep this show interesting. I can't wait to see what her next move is

David has always been pretty dark IMHO. Anna softened him as did the Leora tragedy but peopel saying this isn't true to character are crazy and have faulty memories IMHO

More to my upset--wasn't that lawyer David hired played by the same actor who plays Adam's personal lawyer Barry? IE the Chandler lawyer? For YEARS? why would he be working against the Chandlers??

MEK and BE have chemistry, but the characters make absolutely NO SENSE together. Tad doesn't like strong women. He likes women he can convince to taking care of him and his needs... Tad's never been a fan of women who think for themselves. He likes women he can save, manipulate and mold. He tried to mold Dixie -- to the point where he attempted to bully her into an abortion, which is why she put Kate up for adoption. He ruined Liza Colby. He turned Krystal from a scheming skank into a Skank in Donna Reed's Clothing... now we're supposed to watch him to the same to Taylor? They make no sense. Tad wants a housewife who hangs on his every word. Not a partner. Not a woman with her own mind. That brings me back to my objection regarding all of the "honey" and "sweethearts" he calls these women he barely knows. He treats women like little girls -- not grown, independent women with minds of their own. Plus, he never pursues a woman who is single or free. He pursues women who are attached to someone else. Dixie--> Adam. Brooke-->Adam. Liza--->Adam. Krystal-->Adam. Taylor-->Brot/Jake/Brot. The only woman over the last 20 years I can remember Tad being into that wasn't dancing with someone else was Gloria Marsh. It was Gloria who was best friends with Dixie and she felt she had to get Dixie's blessing to pursue a relationship with Tad. But anyone else, it's as if Tad the Cad gets his panties in a bunch when he sees women acting like he's not the only game in town.

But, that's the thing -- I don't think Pratt intends on "redeeming" David. But, at the same time, David doesn't need "redemption." He's a trouble maker. David owns it. Even during his conversation with Krystal on Wednesday, he was up front, talking about the fact that he would use something as leverage against Amanda but he's fresh out. That's his purpose. There's no reason to make David a hero -- or even worse, a Pine Valley Two Faced Hypocritical Hero. Let him be.

It's like Helena Cassadine on General Hosptial. She comes, causes trouble, then slinks into the night undetected... only to come back again and cause more trouble. But, then again, this is just my opinion. I like watching David cause trouble. It adds a little spice and flavor. But I also like watching him be neutralized -- not defeated... because, then, he can cause more trouble down the road.

David would need redemption if TPTB were trying to make him this poor, heroic soul... but they're not. They are making David a brazen trouble maker who doesn't care about who he tramples over as long as he gets what he wants.

ICAM! Tad needs a woman who is willing to stay at home and be his wife. Part of the problem he had with Dixie working for David was that she wouldn't be there for his kids. I'd rather see Taylor stay with Brot or pair up with Jake than get involved with Tad.

David is and always has been a dark, twisted schemer who shows occasional moments of vulnerability. I'd hate for Pratt to try and redeem him into another hypocritical hero like Tad, Ryan, Zach, etc. Imo, David's return has been fantastic!

More to my upset--wasn't that lawyer David hired played by the same actor who plays Adam's personal lawyer Barry? IE the Chandler lawyer? For YEARS? why would he be working against the Chandlers??

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt since you're from Canada, but here in the US when someone gives a deposition lawyers from both sides are present. Clearly, Barry was there to represent JR's interests and the other guy was David's lawyer.

AHA i'm sure it's the same here... Ok still it seemed odd they didn't comment on that in any way...

I noticed that and thought Barry, The Chandler Attorney was representing David, too.

ICAM! Tad needs a woman who is willing to stay at home and be his wife. Part of the problem he had with Dixie working for David was that she wouldn't be there for his kids. I'd rather see Taylor stay with Brot or pair up with Jake than get involved with Tad.

David is and always has been a dark, twisted schemer who shows occasional moments of vulnerability. I'd hate for Pratt to try and redeem him into another hypocritical hero like Tad, Ryan, Zach, etc. Imo, David's return has been fantastic!

And I couldn't agree with you more! Especially how she wouldn't be there for his kids, while he was off running Chandler Enterprises with Liza after stealing it from Adam. HYPOCRITICAL ASS! "Dixie, how dare you get a job? Don't you see I need you to stay home so I can run a company I stole with the woman I cheated on you with which resulted in our last divorce? Ya selfish bitch!"

Wow - I enjoyed the fire scenes - that was pretty random and dramatic. Also really loved the Amanda/hospital scenes.