The racism of the writers wasn't lost on me. They would have never killed off the baby if it was JJ's child. The fantasy sequence proved it. Uh, I swear this show was written for the 50's instead of today. 

21 hours ago, victoria foxton said:

A whole episode focusing on a bland Lani giving birth.  I did like seeing a lot of people at the hospital. It gave things a  feeling of community. Which Days is sorely lacking. The juxtaposing of the dream and reality was interesting. It would've worked better for me if i cared about Lani.  You could see JJ's gluteus maximus quite well. I love when JJ wears his grey sweatpants.

His butt isn't big! It's across mostly flat. Grey sweat pants are every man's friend for that reason.Btw, why do him and Eli always seem like they're going to cry?!

Edited June 20, 20187 yr by SteelCity

32 minutes ago, Winchester91 said:

The racism of the writers wasn't lost on me. They would have never killed off the baby if it was JJ's child. The fantasy sequence proved it. Uh, I swear this show was written for the 50's instead of today. 

 

1950's - saddling a young, beautiful and intelligent cop with an unexpected pregnancy as punishment for a one-nighter. I'm glad they ended a story that should've never happened. The only thing I liked during this S/L was Julie/Eli scenes (wish there were more). 

 

Considering Eli is mixed race, I doubt the 1/4 (Eli) to 1/2 (JJ) had anything to do with it. The baby would've still be biracial and come from legacy families.  

43 minutes ago, Winchester91 said:

The racism of the writers wasn't lost on me. They would have never killed off the baby if it was JJ's child. The fantasy sequence proved it. Uh, I swear this show was written for the 50's instead of today. 

 

Not sure why some folks are shocked at moRon's actions.  He removed the story from the story at the start.  What kind of drama is there when everyone knows JJ isn't the father before Lani even shows?  moRon is working OT to remove the black folks from the Hortons (MTHWA).

 

He tells a "Only White and Blue Lives Matter" story and then promptly removes the black male involved from the canvas as the characters and viewers feel bad for JJ.  Made Abe look like a fool for being upset with an innocent man.  Then to have POC rooting for this jackass HW to receive an Emmy?!  WTF?!  

 

I have always loathed moRon, but I gave him a chance with Days.  He proved me right again, and it didn't even take long!   

1 minute ago, ChitHappens said:

 

Not sure why some folks are shocked at moRon's actions.  He removed the story from the story at the start.  What kind of drama is there when everyone knows JJ isn't the father before Lani even shows?  moRon is working OT to remove the black folks from the Hortons (MTHWA).

 

He tells a "Only White and Blue Lives Matter" story and then promptly removes the black male involved from the canvas as the characters and viewers feel bad for JJ.  Made Abe look like a fool for being upset with an innocent man.  Then to have POC rooting for this jackass HW to receive an Emmy?!  WTF?!  

 

I have always loathed moRon, but I gave him a chance with Days.  He proved me right again, and it didn't even take long!   

Yep. 

The ballsier choice would have been to still allow viewers to sympathize with both characters (and oh yeah, keep Theo on the show) but ultimately reveal that J.J., while well intentioned, made a real unforced error as a cop and now must better himself.

 

It's an excellent story idea, but I never had much faith DAYS of all shows could write it.

 

(Tooting my own sad-ass fanfic horn, it does remind me of when I'd had a police brutality arc in mind at OLTL in the 2000s featuring the often volatile Antonio Vega coming to grips with his own issues by facing a far more brutal and dangerous celebrated veteran cop played by... Stephen Nichols.)

Edited June 20, 20187 yr by Vee

17 hours ago, Antoyne said:

Did her baby come out white?

 

It came out dead!  

6 hours ago, Winchester91 said:

The racism of the writers wasn't lost on me. They would have never killed off the baby if it was JJ's child. The fantasy sequence proved it. Uh, I swear this show was written for the 50's instead of today. 

 

I don't think that Lani/Eli have chemistry but I do wish that their baby would have lived. It would have been nice watching Julie/Abe/Val fuss over their great grandchild/grandchild. That would have been a nice addition to their families. Plus, with the loss of the baby it feels like this storyline was an entire waste. It doesn't feel like there was any payoff to this storyline. All it did IMO was succeed in breaking up two couples who had more chemistry than Lani/Eli. Even worse IMO that there are spoilers that say that

 

Spoiler

Abigail will discover she's pregnant again and the baby could be Stefans's. There is also a rumor that Gabi will not be able to have any more children due to the awful beating she took in prison. Camila told a fan this was a possibility for Gabi. ( And Abby is partially responsible for that because her lies helped send Gabi to prison again.)

 

Abby will have another baby possibly with the man who raped her yet Eli/Lani's baby dies. And on top of that the woman Eli loves Gabi may also not be able to have any more children. That could have an impact on him as well, especially if he ever reunites with Gabi.

 

I wonder where the writers will go from here. I do think that Lani/JJ might make their way back to each other. I would have rather this have possibly happened with the baby living. I do think that JJ could have learned to love Lani/Eli's baby as his own.

Edited June 20, 20187 yr by xtr

I was under the impression that Theo would be recast, but, uh, it's been a while... if they announce a casting choice now, he won't appear for like five years.

13 hours ago, koos said:

I was under the impression that Theo would be recast, but, uh, it's been a while... if they announce a casting choice now, he won't appear for like five years.

 

Are we sure Kyler Pettis isn't already back filming? Ya never know...

23 hours ago, ChitHappens said:

 

It came out dead!  

I’m sorry but 😂. I’m going to hell.

Just now, Faulkner said:

I’m sorry but 😂. I’m going to hell.

 

Fret not, I'm probably going to get there long before you.  lol

 

I just can't help myself sometimes.  These hacks make my blood boil.  

Did the show forget about the Lani storyline? Two days and no followup on her baby dying.

13 minutes ago, AlexElizabeth said:

Did the show forget about the Lani storyline? Two days and no followup on her baby dying.

It's really strange. She gets one very special episode. Then she's completely forgotten. 

11 hours ago, AlexElizabeth said:

Did the show forget about the Lani storyline? Two days and no followup on her baby dying.

 

10 hours ago, victoria foxton said:

It's really strange. She gets one very special episode. Then she's completely forgotten. 

 

2 words

 

moRon Carlivati!  You shouldn't be surprised.  In a year, look at what he's done to the black characters - gradually removed them from any integral part of the canvas.  Didn't need the baby because he's not going to write for the parents, so why not kill it, show the Hortons coming together and then move on.