original release date: Monday, April 13, 2026 | writers: Jamey Giddens, Jazmen Darnell Brown | director: Michael V. Pomarico
Thoughts:
Dana, do you believe Marcel plans to take you to a five-star dining experience? You would be the one treating him at that point. Let's be honest about that.
Good to see a chief of staff be prompt in responding to a potential security breach in their hospital.
Whew.... Deanna is truly her mother's daughter. She is not messing about where Joey is concerned. Vanessa's fiery personality is clearly evident.
Lia is very level-headed about the situation, although I would wager she could also be trying to protect her involvement in the plasma ring. I am sure of it.
I feel for Donnell ⏤ torn between his mother and his twin. Two strong, viable bonds that can ultimately pull him in opposing directions. And it is refreshing to see Vanessa think about her history with her mum and hers with her grandmother. Good to see tradition continue to be followed, as unfortunate as it may be.
Not Bradley's presence sparks some concern for Nicole. See, this is why he should not have used her laptop to access hospital files.
The way Lia is already on Dana's neck is brilliant. She truly must be the most-hated person in Fairmont Crest. And Lia is beyond unfazed by it.
Once again, Dana's presence just making Joey lose his mind is hilarious. He does not like her one bit.
Ashley has become a bit paranoid lately, likely due to Lia's continued feelings towards her. Poor dear. She was doing so well, too.
Deanna and Vanessa battling is electric. Truly. And if that is how Vanessa was with her mother, it makes me wonder how those confrontations were back in her day. wow.
I like that Lia is encouraging Ashley, but it also makes me wonder if she has some kind of ulterior motive up her cold sleeves.
I know Deanna is hurt but she continues to cross lines that she should not be crossing in the way she does. Regardless of how she feels, Vanessa is still her mother and the only parent she has left. And that should mean something to her.
Notes:
Ugh. Not beginning the week with writer2's material. And poor Brown being paired with it... at least he can turn s**t into gold.
The past week's episodes have seen some outstanding improvements in post-production colour quality. It all looks perfect. So perfect.
The casting of Lauren Buglioli (Vanssa), Alex Cheeks (Donnell), and Angela Fairley (Deanna) continues to be top-notch as family. They work so well separately as they do together.
Cecelia Sprecht was the right person to cast for Lia. She plays her role well but also has such a dynamic presence that she can play other facets of Lia's personality that remain beneath the surface.
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