There was no mention (or anything alluded) of any of the backhanded business and drug trafficking involving Cutter from what I heard today in Blair and Cutter's brief conversation at Shelter. Blair just griped about Cutter selling a $1,000 bottle of wine to a customer in the VIP room during yesterday's episode, which was pretty inconsistently written, because also during yesterday's episode, Blair was very proud of Cutter selling that expensive wine to that rich customer in the club.

You must have missed the scenes last week where Cutter was all bent out of shape when a friend of his brought a cop.

My biggest gripe with the episode was that David and StepNora's scenes did nothing to advance any story. I'd have cut it for more Viki and the Banner/shady financial dealings...and especially more Natalie.

I'm torn on this. I've complained forever that we don't get enough fun scenes of characters interacting that aren't super plotty (the kind of thing that Labine's GH did ALL the time- maybe too much). BUT with a 4x a week, 25 minute show where we're not seeing important plot points, stuff like this is harder to justify. And I think we could have gotten a fun Stepnora scene that was at least related to plot- they could have talked about the radio show that seems like it will be Nora's story, they could have talked about Dorian's drama, they could have talked about Matthew's daddy drama especially since David was the only one who got through to Matthew about the baby on OLTL 1.0. Actually, I really need a David/Matthew scene soon if we are going to see Matthew all the time.

But on the whole, I love when David is with Pa and StepNora so I'll take it. I'm confident we'll get more Nat once they start second round taping. Now that they know there will be no ME, she can be less in limbo. But I hope they don't rush her into a new pair or god forbid rush a John recast. The little snippets I've seen of her at work (although I liked her at BE!), with Bo & Nora, being all friendly with Blair & even Destiny have been great. As a Lord/Buchanan, she's connected/related to everyone so she can almost always fit into a scene. I need more of her and Viki. I'd like to see her factoring in more to the Viki/Clint Banner/shady money stuff while fighting the attraction to Cutter.

You must have missed the scenes last week where Cutter was all bent out of shape when a friend of his brought a cop.

Yeah I did catch that scene, but still, there was no mention or any alluded details about Cutter's shady business dealings at Shelter in his brief convo scene with Blair today.

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Dani do you know Victor, he's more than capable of trying to kill Todd

Yeah I did catch that scene, but still, there was no mention or any alluded details about Cutter's shady business dealings at Shelter in his brief convo scene with Blair today.

...but it sets up their relationship. Blair's like a bossy older sister always trying to control Cutter.

I'm torn on this. I've complained forever that we don't get enough fun scenes of characters interacting that aren't super plotty (the kind of thing that Labine's GH did ALL the time- maybe too much). BUT with a 4x a week, 25 minute show where we're not seeing important plot points, stuff like this is harder to justify. And I think we could have gotten a fun Stepnora scene that was at least related to plot- they could have talked about the radio show that seems like it will be Nora's story, they could have talked about Dorian's drama, they could have talked about Matthew's daddy drama especially since David was the only one who got through to Matthew about the baby on OLTL 1.0. Actually, I really need a David/Matthew scene soon if we are going to see Matthew all the time.

But on the whole, I love when David is with Pa and StepNora so I'll take it. I'm confident we'll get more Nat once they start second round taping. Now that they know there will be no ME, she can be less in limbo. But I hope they don't rush her into a new pair or god forbid rush a John recast. The little snippets I've seen of her at work (although I liked her at BE!), with Bo & Nora, being all friendly with Blair & even Destiny have been great. As a Lord/Buchanan, she's connected/related to everyone so she can almost always fit into a scene. I need more of her and Viki. I'd like to see her factoring in more to the Viki/Clint Banner/shady money stuff while fighting the attraction to Cutter.

It's possible that the Natalie character is also suffering by not having Jessica to play off of. Regardless of what people thought about the girl and her Personality of the Week, Jess did provide tons of drama for Nat.

...but it sets up their relationship. Blair's like a bossy older sister always trying to control Cutter.

It's possible that the Natalie character is also suffering by not having Jessica to play off of. Regardless of what people thought about the girl and her Personality of the Week, Jess did provide tons of drama for Nat.

Blair and Cutter's working relationship was already set up during yesterday's episode!

I wanted to see Jack/Todd but I enjoyed today's episode. LOVED Bo/Nat working together, Todd/Blair's usual interplay and Destiny/Jeffrey.

Good show. I like the comedy and drama mix. Tho that hinders it from being as compelling as some AMC stuff. I like the difference.

I wanted to see Jack/Todd but I enjoyed today's episode. LOVED Bo/Nat working together, Todd/Blair's usual interplay and Destiny/Jeffrey.

i know, maybe tomorrow

Jesus.

I like the popping up of characters. Considering there's no episode guarantees to worry about I'm sure it's why the characters sort of pop up and float in and out. I like it.

Yeah it's common to AMC as well.

regarding the cut scene with Jack from yesterday, perhaps they should have cut part of the Tea grieving scene.. or perhaps shortened the strip Poker scene?

Today, I'm not sure of the point of the David/Nora scene. It seemed thrown in, when we should have seen some followup to Todd being in the hospital, imho.

Watching today, it seemed to me like I was missed an episode even though I watched both yesterday and today's episode. Editing needs to improve, since we have some good performances and some nice storylines building up.

Lastly, can we get a break from the young set? I'd rather see more Dorian plotting, more Vicki/Clint discussions about their relationship vs her and his work relationships, and seeing Nora/Tea at work.

David called Nora "StepNora" again! YAY! I love it when he does that.

Also. Didn't Jeffery already know that Des worked nights at the banner. She explained that the other day when she dropped off Drew.

I think they are emphasizing that because she's lying and thatimplied story we heard about originally will be her job. Vicki didn't say anything about it and Destiny gave an uncomfortable look when leaving.

regarding the cut scene with Jack from yesterday, perhaps they should have cut part of the Tea grieving scene.. or perhaps shortened the strip Poker scene?

Today, I'm not sure of the point of the David/Nora scene. It seemed thrown in, when we should have seen some followup to Todd being in the hospital, imho.

Watching today, it seemed to me like I was missed an episode even though I watched both yesterday and today's episode. Editing needs to improve, since we have some good performances and some nice storylines building up.

Lastly, can we get a break from the young set? I'd rather see more Dorian plotting, more Vicki/Clint discussions about their relationship vs her and his work relationships, and seeing Nora/Tea at work.

I agree.. I think they could've at least cut part of the strip poker.. or the shelter stuff, because that Jack scene seemed important

Maybe TOLN will release the deleted scenes?