47 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Yeah, Holly wasn't aged up from last year lol.  It just her next birthday.  

It's also not weird for her to be 18 while still in highschool.  Lots of people including myself graduated at 18 without flunking a year lol. Sophia could be 17 and the same year in school.  It just depends on your birthday.

I did not intend to imply anything about Holly's age, except that not every character celebrates their birthday on screen.  I was commenting upon when Sophia might turn 18 and be able to consent on her own for an abortion.

The flunking issue is also separate from her age.  I was wondering if they're all seniors, or if Holly and Tate were left behind because they missed so much school, and we know neither attended summer school. 

So, if Holly and Tate were held back, and they're a year older than Sophia, it would make sense why she might not turn 18 in time to abort the pregnancy.  Which explains how my convoluted thinking process works while I watch an episode.

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16 minutes ago, j swift said:

I did not intend to imply anything about Holly's age, except that not every character celebrates their birthday on screen.  I was commenting upon when Sophia might turn 18 and be able to consent on her own for an abortion.

The flunking issue is also separate from her age.  I was wondering if they're all seniors, or if Holly and Tate were left behind because they missed so much school, and we know neither attended summer school. 

So, if Holly and Tate were held back, and they're a year older than Sophia, it would make sense why she might not turn 18 in time to abort the pregnancy.  Which explains how my convoluted thinking process works while I watch an episode.

I mean their schooling is messy.  Sophia's age isn't really weird.  I don't think Sophia is younger than Holly by much because they keep referring to her and Holly being friends since pre-school so they've always been the same grade. Sophia also said the other day Tate and her had sex ed class together when it was clear Tate was in boarding school in Cali until last year lol.

I don't believe Holly or Tate were held back.  It's been said many times Holly is really intelligent so could have made up the school work.

26 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Me, too. Turned 18 in Feb. & graduated in May. 

Same born in Feb.

13 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Same born in Feb.

Me too (2/1), give it up for February birthdays 👏

But, I graduated HS at 16.  My folks jumped the gun at Kindergarten registration, so I started early.

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8 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I mean their schooling is messy.  Sophia's age isn't really weird.  I don't think Sophia is younger than Holly by much because they keep referring to her and Holly being friends since pre-school so they've always been the same grade. Sophia also said the other day Tate and her had sex ed class together when it was clear Tate was in boarding school in Cali until last year lol.

I don't believe Holly or Tate were held back.  It's been said many times Holly is really intelligent so could have made up the school work.

Also they act intelligent, well, for a soap. Also they seem to care about school & homework & assignments. At one point didn't we see them looking up their grade once it was posted? Did I make that up or did it really happen?

8 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Same born in Feb.

In Feb, I've said I'm going to have a giant virtual birthday bash with a theme, Beyond the Gates as the theme. I've said I'm coming to my party as Rachel Thomason, a family friend of the Duprees. I just made that up on the spot. You can be in on it also. I just think it would be fun & I'm very excited about Beyond the Gates. Only virtual presents will be accepted. That goes without saying. Do you celebrate all month long? I do. 

All this talk of John is still tough to hear. I wonder what this top secret ISA case is going to end up being about.

The Brady/Marlena scenes were really nice though. It’s always great to see Marlena shrinking Brady and I loved the Christmas gift that she got from him. And the one from John. 

And as much I hate Body&Soul, and hate what it’s done to Abe, I also loved the gift that Paulina gave to him. Btw, Abe’s Santa impression sounds a lot like his Stephen Nichols impression 😂😂😂

I also enjoyed Lani/Kristen’s reunion. They have a great friendship and I’m glad that the talk with Lani managed to convince Kristen to let Brady see Rachel. I still think Kristen is played out though.  She should just be written off. And before she goes, needs to drop off her little demon spawn at Bayview. 

Btw, Happy Birthday, Jules and Carver!

And congratulations, Tripp and Wendy! Too bad you’re not still on the canvas.

Did Kayla just call Roman "Roman Shawn Brady"?  Everyone knows his name is Roman Augustus Brady!!!  Seriously, the show can find a picture of John/Marlena/Belle/Brady from the mid 90's to put in a locket, but can't get a veteran character's name correct?

The Brady/Marlena scenes were nice.  Where was Belle?  I loved Marlena talking to Carrie and Sami.  Deidre looked lovely.  I like when she wears her hair up.  John's gift.😭

Oh, Rachel.  We always knew it was you but she's such a horrible devil spawn.  I love it!

Overall I liked today's episode a lot.  

 

Today's episode I didn't really find interesting and Eli and lani guest appearances aren't exciting because over the years it has constantly involved paulina 

I dunno, Brady's and Shawn's gifts screamed, “I'll just grab some random sentimental crud on my way out of the door.”  Marlena's a chic lady, she's not going to wear that locket, and as I mentioned, Maggie doesn't need another picture of Victor.

They're really leaning into the Rachel-the-devil spawn today with all the snake references.  I don't know if the actress entirely pulled off the characterization (although she's more subtle than SH playing her mother).  I prefer when Rachel is acting sweetly, but you know she's thinking evil thoughts.  Rather than having both of her parents indulging her wicked side.  I mean, where's the fun if everyone is in on Rachel's game?  At the very least, Brady should be too dumb to know what's going on.

Edited December 26, 2024Dec 26 by j swift

7 hours ago, carolineg said:

Oh, Rachel.  We always knew it was you but she's such a horrible devil spawn.  I love it!

I'll take as much of that brat (and no, I'm not using 2024 slang) as they'll give us. She's such a demon spawn, and I love it.

1 hour ago, j swift said:

Maggie doesn't need another picture of Victor.

LMAOOOOOOO I laugh every time she gets one. I mean, it is HILARIOUS!

 

Edited December 26, 2024Dec 26 by ranger1rg

It's weird because I don't think Maggie/Shawn are close or that close?  It was a bit odd for him to give her that present.  Xander or Sarah would have been more appropriate.  Shawn should have been at the Horton's yesterday instead.

Brady's gift to Marlena at least felt more organic because Brady did say it was Isabella's locket.  Although considering all John's gifts over the years, Marlena has enough tacky jewelry to last a lifetime.  Like father like son lol.

3 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Marlena has enough tacky jewelry to last a lifetime.  Like father like son lol.

And how do you mail someone strawberries and creme?  It didn't look like it was refrigerated, and we know Marlena doesn't have a kitchen. 😉🍓

It is funny given the BTS rumors that Maggie has magnificent jewels, while Marlena's got a closet full of blazers, a used locket, and a creepy doll of herself.

Edited December 26, 2024Dec 26 by j swift

17 minutes ago, carolineg said:

It's weird because I don't think Maggie/Shawn are close or that close?  It was a bit odd for him to give her that present.  Xander or Sarah would have been more appropriate.  Shawn should have been at the Horton's yesterday instead.

 

He was there. Standing next to Uncle Xander 

31 minutes ago, brisbydog said:

He was there. Standing next to Uncle Xander 

Lol!  I totally forgot he was there.  He even met Doug.  Sorry, BB, you are just forgettable as Shawn😂  I would say I hit the eggnog too hard yesterday or something to explain my memory lapse, but I watched at like 8 am 🤦‍♀️

46 minutes ago, j swift said:

And how do you mail someone strawberries and creme?  It didn't look like it was refrigerated, and we know Marlena doesn't have a kitchen. 😉🍓

Well Marlena doesn't have a kitchen, but they do send those edible arrangements through the mail so I think it's possible

Edited December 27, 2024Dec 27 by carolineg

3 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Lol!  I totally forgot he was there.  He even met Doug.  Sorry, BB, you are just forgettable as Shawn😂

Even I noticed that Shawn was present. I had to stop & think how was he a Horton? I am never up on my Salem genealogy.

3 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Well Marlena doesn't have a kitchen, but they do send those edible arrangements through the mail so I think it's possible

I think it is hilarious that Dee hates that! I guess she partook of it one time too many.

1 minute ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Even I noticed that Shawn was present. I had to stop & think how was he a Horton? I am never up on my Salem genealogy.

I remember now.  I just totally forgot he was there.  He didn't do a whole lot.