BTG: March 2025 Discussion Thread

[Taoboi]

Love Monday's episode. But I have almost always love BTG's Monday episodes. But it could be because it's another Jazmen script, and I love his scripts. 

 

Hmmm. It looks like the C plots have gotten to the point that they are slowly being turned into B plots. And so much so, we got new C plots this episode. Not to mention ANOTHER event to build up to

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 in the form of Anita's fundraiser. I loved that Chelesa/Kat's purse business and Naomi's incoming lawsuit got some light movement. I liked that we got the first signs of an Anita storyline because those looks TT was giving when Anita was thinking about her past. Dare I hope that one (or all) of her old bandmates show up at her fundraiser? Or even better...could the reason the spotlight was on Naomi's storyline, Jacob's storyline, and Vanessa/Doug's...are stories that can get a reveal at the fundraiser? Or just SilkPress Sheila's. Oooo the possibilities. 

 

We know I love Jacob. His FOINE dad can get it too.  And there's a Luke in the family, too? lol. But it was nice to see the story hit B plot status this episode. So Jacob's partner works with Joey? And his Dad may or may not know? Intriguing colors being drawn in that storyline.

 

And we know I loved all the Anita/Naomi scenes. This show stays giving us family moments. God bless them for that. And TT was the bomb during her rap. I also loved Anita giving Naomi advice. It made me wonder for all the new young fans out there...how much they might have found those scenes inspiring. And going back to Anita...hmmmm at her mind wondering off. Having it all, but yet...something is...missing? Also intriguing.

 

Doug and Vanessa? Well, it was good to see both of their stories having movement. Randy continues to have Doug's back is going to get him killed. And hey Diego hey!  But he is coming across jealous and stalker-y. I loved how JL is clearly having a ball. And I am having a ball watching how he can be kind one moment and menacing the next. He says so much with so little and it's fun to watch. And with the phone call to Jacob's partner I take it we will be seeing Joey weave his web over Doug and Vanessa.

 

Now Eva...that bitca. lol. But I really enjoyed Eva/Tomas/Kat today. The actor has chemistry with them both. But I didn't like that Tomas was using the 'i'm not sure what we are' excuse to get close to Eva. I do wish the actor playing Tomas had more charisma because the lines he had with another actor who had that...swagger?...would totally work. That said...he's does have a specific vibe, and I do look forward to if the vibe he is giving will give that swagger. He's getting comfortable with the role slowly, but surely. Kat acting insecure...is different, but interesting. Eva was playing temptress to the hilt.

 

I'm always here for Chelesa/Kat. But lord Chelesa...one step forward, two steps back. I assume that if she does not tell Dani by the end of this week, it's coming out at the fundraiser.

 

 

[Soaplovers]

True... they did have to throw the Dani fans a crumb or two LOL

What I enjoyed about Monday's episode:

Anita was given great focus showing her in her day to day life, wistfully missing her singing days, and being the calming guide for her granddaughter Naomi (I have a feeling that Naomi viewed Anita more as a mother figure then her own mom).

Joey and Vanessa have chemistry, and I liked Vanessa being more subdued today.  I also liked seeing some of the community threads being sewn together with Joey having ties to the police with Jacob suspecting Joey of some dirty business while his dad and partner are trying to keep him from snooping around too much.

Eva is looking at Tomas in a new way, and @TaoboiI think it was all due to Silk Press Sheila forbidding her darling daughter from considering him.   Before her speech to Eva, Eva seemed ok with just having a conversation with the guy.. but now she's got her sights set on him.   And unpopular opinion.. but I think Tomas is kind of sexy (his voice is like ASMR to me

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We all know Naomi is going to take the case.. and I look forward to some fiery scenes with both Bill and Hayley.

And I also have a feeling Chelsea will finally tell Dani about her new venture and despite Kat being optimistic, Dani will make it all about herself and probably manipulate her daughter in some way or another.

[Taoboi]

I've felt that way about them ever since Naomi was at the piano before the family meeting. So I was happy to see them in scenes alone together today. It reminded me a lot of my friends with their grandparents. And I love the focus on Anita today and hope it's leading to her own storyline.

 

Hehe. I agree with you. It was probably that. With getting Kat's goat being a bonus. So I so didn't like him entertaining Eva today.

 

While I pick on him a little bit...one thing I can't pick on the actor on...is the fact he has generated chemistry with BOTH of his love interests. And you're right...he is sexy. He reminds me of quite a few guys here that I've seen through my various jobs.

[Rmodelboy]

Folks were saying they needed a non rich family and looks like we're about to have it with The Hawthornes 

[Soaplovers]

HE reminds me of my ex... so if Tomas is anything like my ex.. Kat and Eva are in for a world of heart ache LOL

[Taoboi]

Facts.

 

And I loved they gave a lot of broad strokes on that. I'm intrigued. I wasn't around for the full thread, but wasn't there a bit of info about the Hawthornes in the story bible?

[Rmodelboy]

I'm not sure but I know someone with better knowledge will answer

[Taoboi]

Uh oh now.

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[Vee]

Anyone more interesting in that family than Jacob works for me.

[kalbir]

It's not like the prized virgin heroine is a new thing. BITD there was Y&R Cricket, B&B Caroline, As the World Turns Lily.

[Alan]

Just this: "Jibre Hordges stars as Jacob Hawthorne, Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne’s husband and a robbery/homicide detective with the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. Jacob hails from a family of law enforcement. He is proud of his wife, the family he comes from, serving the community and seeking justice for victims."

[YRfan23]

I thought the Anita and Naomi scene was a lot of fun! I love seeing more of Anita’s character and longing for the good old days of her music career! 
 

I feel like we haven’t seen nurse Shanice for a while? Her presence could have been used at the hospital scenes with Eva. 

[1974mdp]

I feel like we got a little insight in what could be an upcoming story with Anita. I get the sense that she's a bit bored with her life as it is right now.

You know she has to have some interesting backstory being on the road and touring with a girl group many years ago. Something or someone from her past is bound to pop up again, such as a child she gave up for adoption or a past love.

[Taoboi]

Thank you.

 

Perhaps today?

 

 

Thank you.

 

Perhaps today?

 

 

[Chris B]

Monday's episode was wonderful! Another great script from Jazmen who is quickly establishing himself as their key scriptwriter. I was happy that we got an episode without many of the primary characters which gave them time to further develop some of the smaller storylines.

It was nice to see them connect Vanessa into the Joey plot with her husband. I will also say, Joey and Vanessa had very noticeable chemistry. The actress is great and ready for something to sink her teeth into beyond just sleeping around. I hope this story picks up steam soon. 

The other big highlight for me were the Elon/Anita scenes and Naomi/Anita.