As always, Love me some Leo and Javi.  Greg had a bulge going on in his first scenes with Billy. 

The idea of Chad as the voice of reason (and journalistic ethics) is absurd.  It feels like five minutes ago he was an impulsive hot head seeking out fights where ever he could find one.  I get character development, but let's not lose the roots of what makes Chad interesting.

It is a nutso tone to have an evil scientist making memory wiping formulas on one day, and then try to make us care about the budget of a university-based hospital the next day. You know that meme about a certain space-loving billionaire that's trying to fire half of the federal workforce, but has never donated to the arts or sciences?  That's how this hospital financial crisis feels.  The mayor is a billionaire, the two largest families own islands, submarines, and various buildings.  Why can't they save the hospital? 

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A perfect way for EJ and Kristin to avoid trouble would be to donate the profits from some of Dr. Rolf's miracle cures.

Bravo, for at least a fleeting mention of Rafe's adulterous past.  It lends some credence to why is family doesn't see through this ruse immediately. 

Kastly, you'd think Shawn-D would have a baseball bat, given that his uncle and cousin played the sport all the time.

Billy Flynn looked fine as hell today. It made his scenes with Leo very conflicting.

I actually liked that they used Stephanie's past history with Arnold to get her to connect the dots. It was a nice surprise and I thought the strong scenes with Gabi/Javi really helped build to that payoff. Steph's allusion to her past struggles with her love life made me want that insecure, messy girl to come back. Please mess up your life again (with Philip's baby). However, Sonny and Will, both Stephanie's cousins, calling Alex was a huge reminder of how icky the pairing is. 

Maybe it's just me, but it seemed like Marlena was slightly playing matchmaker in a subtle way. It could be interesting if as she and Belle became more distant, she and Cat became closer leading to Belle's jealously manifesting somehow.

I've been loving the Jada show myself. She's one of the better actors, other than the vets. I hope the new writers continue to build her up as lead and keep the Shawn and Jada train running.

With regards to the hospital, at least they had Xander offer to buy it with Sarah turning him down. I am curious how they will be resolving the issue, but I'm hesitant to find out at the same time.

Edited February 24Feb 24 by Bright Eyes

In the before times, you know NBC would've pulled some stunt on DOOL to divert the attention from CBS premiering a new soap today.  Instead, we got the same ol', same ol'  😉

 

10 hours ago, brisbydog said:

So no follow up with the EJ and Kristen scene? Literally all I was interested in.

I completely forgot about them 😂

But, agreed. The fact that there was no follow up with them was ridiculous 

9 hours ago, j swift said:

In the before times, you know NBC would've pulled some stunt on DOOL to divert the attention from CBS premiering a new soap today.  Instead, we got the same ol', same ol'  😉

 

Todays DOOL was probably taped before Beyond The Gates was even announced.

2 minutes ago, Paul Raven said:

Todays DOOL was probably taped before Beyond The Gates was even announced.

June

Days tapes 9 months ahead. Just insane.

Was EJ injected with the mind-erasing serum?

That was quick with Jada and Shawn.😂

Not really sure if Days has the money to put on a fundraiser but whatevs.

I still have mixed feelings about Chad and Cat though. I don’t dislike them but I still feel like they’ve been handcuffed by all that unnecessary Clyde crap, that only happened because somebody was too much of a petty bitch to continue following a storyline that wasn’t his.

And they really need to bring Mark, Aaron and Felicity back. In general, the character of Cat seemed more grounded with them around.

But Chad’s suggestion about Marlena was stupid af and I’m glad Cat shut it down. No wonder why Billy Flynn threw shade when he spoke to Michael Fairman. 

I couldn’t be happier that this Fake Rafe crap seems to be ending. Stephanie being the one to blow it all up still seems strange to me though. I would’ve expected Gabi to be the one to do it but what matters the most is that it’s finally ending and segueing into something better. Btw, @brisbydog you’re right. We really need some follow up with EJ/Kristen/Rafe. It’s actually kinda weird that they haven’t done that yet. 

And yeah, Shawn was still looking hot 😍😂😂

And I was liking him and Jada today… even though I’d never go at it with someone on my best friend or cousin’s couch 😂😂😂

I’m curious to see what Stephanie’s going to do tomorrow. 

6 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

And I was liking him and Jada today… even though I’d never go at it with someone on my best friend or cousin’s couch 😂😂😂

Doesn't Shawn have a whole house to himself at Hope's old place?  I hope they didn't get rid of that set...

7 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Not really sure if Days has the money to put on a fundraiser but whatevs.

Yeah, I'm not looking forward to a "street carnival" in tiny Horton Square. And the idea that a such a thing would raise enough money to save a hospital from bankruptcy is almost as outlandish as a latex mask changing the height and body shape of the wearer.  

Cat weirded me out today by acting like some She's All That nerd before the makeover. And what's with character's constantly stuffing their face with a plate of fries. I hate it. I also hope that the new writers go back to having the possession be persona non grata and proceed with never referencing it in any fashion ever again. It's makes the whole show look stupid.

You'd think at least Marlena would mention the previous hospital fundraiser from the 70s. However, I know they don't have the means to pull something like that off again, and the last thing I want is some cringe low budget Nurses Ball reject to happen. I do think the bachelor/bachelorette auction is a classic soapy idea for these things and if it happens, I hope they pull it off well.

I hope they kill Arnold off for good this time when all is said and done even though I've enjoyed this story is a means to an end, a showcase for Jada, and as the catalyst for what was shown in the DoD promo regarding Johnny.

Aren't Bachelor Auctions (or any type of bidding on humans), considered a bit out of touch in 2025?  I know they wrote this script in 1983, but it stuck out like a sour thumb. 

I'm not an expert in heterosexual love making, but how do they fit on a couch, without taking off the back pillows?

And why is Chad filling Cat in on life in Salem, if her family lived there already?  Am I confused, and Mark and his siblings just happened to move to Salem for his medical residency?  Because I thought Aaron grew up in Salem.  The issue of how long the Greene's lived in Salem continues to be a sticking point for me that I wish they would explain.

3 hours ago, j swift said:

Doesn't Shawn have a whole house to himself at Hope's old place?  I hope they didn't get rid of that set...

I’m guessing Shawn still has it. Plus, that set doubles for other sets too.

1 hour ago, teplin said:

Yeah, I'm not looking forward to a "street carnival" in tiny Horton Square. And the idea that a such a thing would raise enough money to save a hospital from bankruptcy is almost as outlandish as a latex mask changing the height and body shape of the wearer.  

Me neither 😂

Hopefully, they’ll find a way to avoid it.

I'm disappointed that Stephanie seems to have no lingering feelings for Chad.

Because a Stephanie/Alex/Chad/Cat quad could be hot. 

After all, Stephanie did choose Chad over Alex in the past.

Edited February 25Feb 25 by j swift