I hope they keep Rick and Maya in power for the entire year. Slowly play out their demise with a big build up.

That would be fantastic. I don't trust Bell to actually do that (we are more likely to see this wrapped up in a matter of weeks) but how soapy would that be? They get the year and things just keep getting worse and worse, leading to a huge climax. We can dream!

I hope they keep Rick and Maya in power for the entire year. Slowly play out their demise with a big build up.

Then Id love to see Maya go bat crazy a la Sheila on Rick and Caroline and anyone who gets in her revenge terror way…lol

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I do find it ridiculous though that both Ridge and Rick are two grown ass men who keep arguing with their daddy about which son he loved more

Why? Age has nothing to do when it comes to family dynamics/relationships like this, nor with wounds that have never healed. That's why it's such a juicy dramatic concept. Besides, Eric's indecisive, useless spinelessness has actual, real-life consequences every time he yanks one son from the position and puts another, whenever he plays favorites, etc. Like Ridge said, he couldn't believe they were back to arguing about this but that's the nature of these things....

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Then Id love to see Maya go bat crazy a la Sheila on Rick and Caroline and anyone who gets in her revenge terror way…lol

There's no need to do that when Maya can get pregnant with Rick's child and be a constant presence/thorn on their side for years to come!

I do find it ridiculous though that both Ridge and Rick are two grown ass men who keep arguing with their daddy about which son he loved more

It has a lot to do with the way Ridge treated Brooke and how Rick's childhood was affected by it. Rick mentioned that to Caroline the other day. IMO Brooke is as much to blame or more so for Rick's anger and resentment towards Ridge. Brooke's whoreness….really affected her children's lives.

It has a lot to do with the way Ridge treated Brooke and how Rick's childhood was affected by it. Rick mentioned that to Caroline the other day. IMO Brooke is as much to blame or more so for Rick's anger and resentment towards Ridge. Brooke's whoreness….really affected her children's lives.

Yes, they are pulling from all sides of their history to aid this story, which is partly why it's been so great. Who would have thought -- B&B doing the best, most complex family drama in all of daytime? LOL

Why? Age has nothing to do when it comes to family dynamics/relationships like this, nor with wounds that have never healed. That's why it's such a juicy dramatic concept. Besides, Eric's indecisive, useless spinelessness has actual, real-life consequences every time he yanks one son from the position and puts another, whenever he plays favorites, etc. Like Ridge said, he couldn't believe they were back to arguing about this but that's the nature of these things....

So true. Some people never get over this kind of thing.

The picture!! haha. I'm so glad Rick was behind it though instead of Mylanta. That would have been a bit too over the top even for her!

As someone that has grown up and beyond in the shadow of my brother's never-do-wrong vision my parents have of him, I am ALL for Rick's storyline. Team Rick all the way!

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Oh my God, I can't believe Rick actually did THAT.

KM totally sold the feelings of reluctance over THAT. God, this show is just delivering.

JY was really selling Rick's pain today. His whole face and neck have been red for three days!

I LOVE that Ridge offered to go to Paris to make this a 'Ridge-free' zone until Rick figures things out. It's the sort of thing I can't picture Moss' Ridge doing.

Well, at least Eric tried to lay into Rick.

The picture!! haha. I'm so glad Rick was behind it though instead of Mylanta. That would have been a bit too over the top even for her!

Oh my God, I can't believe Rick actually did THAT.

KM totally sold the feelings of reluctance over THAT. God, this show is just delivering.

IA. I'm so glad that it was Rick who did it. Although it happened TOO fast (they should have waited at least until the next day), and I have to wonder if Rick quickly painted the portrait while Maya was changing into her robe, it was good that Maya didn't go there and that it was Rick who removed it, implying that he couldn't 'stand' Stephanie's judging gaze. And I'm glad that they're giving Maya little, well-placed moments in which she is reluctant/hesitant, etc. It seems they truly don't want to paint her as just a villain, which implies they may have long term plans for her.

I was glad Macklemore didn't want the portrait up. She played that scene very well.

Especially when Eric pits Ridge and Rick against each other that doesn't help their daddy issues lol. Plus Eric treats Ridge like he's not his son most of the time

Props to Maya for realizing she has NOT earned the right to have her portrait take the place of Queen Stephanie's

Caroline and Ridge slayed me today zomg

Caroline and Ridge slayed me today zomg

They are hot together. I hope, a few months from now, when Caroline is convinced things are truly over for her and Rick, we get full-blown Ridge & Caroline, with Karen showing up at some point.

Karla Mosley is gorgeous but that picture was FUGLY

I admit when Rick first mentioned Stephanie's picture my first thought was that the ep would end with Rick kissing Mylanta and the picture falling like it always does to Eric. But I liked this ending MUCH better!

I've never been a TK fan so Ridge/Caroline doesn't do anything for me. Linsey is selling it like crazy this past week + and I finally am liking her but Ridge...I just can't!

I hope when Brooke comes home she walks into the mansion and she notices the picture before she's had a chance to talk to anyone else. That would be such a great WTF moment for her return and wonder what's been going on while she's been away. (Tho I'm sure she'll have heard about Rick's CEO appointment)

Edited January 7, 201510 yr by Melroser