6-16

 

Yeah that cliffhanger still holds up. And I suspect now that the focus is on an A story with storylines around it, it should flow nicely. I'm happy that FINALLY the one A story (next to Dani/Bill/Hayley and the SilkPress storyline) that has not gotten its time in the main story sun aka Martin's Secret looks like it will be the focus.

 

And so far...YES. Now that the mystery man has come out of the shadows (pun intended), that there appears to be even more movement. Last week was doing a good job of it. And this looked like more of the same. I do feel that like the rest of you that I'm a little let down that it appeared to happen two years ago. It makes more questions for me and the timeline than I would like. Especially given the much better timeline for all the things with Ted/Nicole, Eva/Kat, and Silk Press Sheila. Their timeline so far makes sense for where the story might be going. But this with Martin...uhhhh. Of course, there's the question of what Martin knows and why the man appears different, but I do love that we are getting nuggets of info. Again FINALLY. And the gaslighting was masterful this episode.

 

Interesting. And by interesting, I mean that Naomi/Andre scene. I mentioned that I've been loving the Andre/Dani relationship and watching it grow. And now they are dealing with internal conflict. Along with the mix of drama with their other interests ie. Bill, Ashley. I don't think anyone is here for Andre/Ashley. But outside of being her friend, Andre has not really shown interest in her since the start of the show for me. So I thought it was interesting Naomi pointed out that Andre seem a little toooo interested in not seeing Ashley and Derek together. And Andre...sadly acted like it. A big uh oh. 

 

In the minority, but I've enjoyed the B story of Doug/Vanessa/Joey and how it has built since Month 1. It has grown. I feel we have everyone's POV. And there are some stakes or potential for messiness at least. And this episode of Vanessa vs Joey. Vanessa came across like a boss bitca one moment and there she went sleeping with Joey again. I stay with how the characters stay not being completely black and white. Meanwhile, oh look! We are circling back to the Crooked Cop storyline. 

 

Smitty in reporter mode has been enjoyable to watch. And just watching his style. No wonder he was such a great reporter. But oops at him seeing the connection between Marcel and Joey. And oops again at Marcel's comment about glass houses...hinting he know more himself. This is getting juicy.

 

I enjoyed the C plots this episode. I enjoyed Derek reading Ashley. I can't believe he had it in him. I can't believe he has me on his side. But Ashley has been nothing but neurotic as of late. 

 

And I enjoyed Chels and Madison's little date. We don't really get too much of those on soaps anymore. And wow at a love scene. 

 

Good start to the week.

Random thought...I forgot to mention Andre and these white pants...Mmmm

Friday's episode was fire; so good. I enjoyed every minute of it. Smitty is quickly becoming one of my favorites. 

I'm glad we're finally going to learn Martin's secret. I can't wait to find out what it is. I love how it seems like it's tied to other stories.

6-17

 

Well, it continues to look good that Jazmen is able to do good scripts over RC's breakdown. 

 

Still have my A story with Martin's Secret and the clear fact this man is clearly toying with Martin. I did like the actor in their last scene did a thing where you could tell his physical presence went from busboy to someone more sinister. And I also like Martin told Smitty what's been going on and their confrontation. Smitty in reporter mode apparently is showing that Smitty everywhere else has a bit of a backbone. About time.

 

You know that I was living for Andre and Dani's argument. I was happy to see a much more subdued Dani for those scenes and KM really had a calm sexiness going on when Andre walked in. Now if we truly want to talk dropped storyline...seeing the glass in Dani's hand, I would take it the potential drinking problem might be dropped. At least until the other shoe drop between her and Andre. A lot of good points. I didn't like that when Dani finally confronted him on if there was someone else, his face and body told the tale. It was also nice to see Dani verbally saying what her actions (for me) have been saying since last week...she's grown to a point that she cares more about Andre than Bill...outside of him being the father of his kids. Progress. 

 

I enjoyed the Naomi/Ashley scenes. They really came across as friends in those scenes. And I could say the same for Jacob with Derek. But oops at both of them attacking Andre.

 

I continue to like Chels and Madison's vibe. But I wondered if their conversation was foreshadowing to something else. And I also said AMEN to her comment about how people in real life be so into staring at their phones that they miss out on real connections. FACTS. 

 

Not Doug getting a backbone with Joey. I was surprised. And for the first time, I felt he might be in danger. And it made me wonder what was going to be the endgame to this Doug/Vanessa/Joey storyline. 

 

Another good one. And the stories are moving through the week nicely.

 

 

Jaden (Tyrell) turns 20 next week but celebrated his birthday this past weekend

Awwww so that's what Maurice was talking about this weekend!

Uncle Ted looks lovely as usual.

 

welp at the rate it's going this idiot is going to be blathering on through BTG too just like YR and BOLD 

Hoping Michele Val Jean and CBS have the Canadian channel on speed dial so they can not air another episode, since they just fixed it.

Oh it'll get messed up again. So now BOLD's gonna be 2 days behind unless they already fixed that 

Vernon loses ALL credibility fo me when he calls Bill to help him handle the racist guy thats back. Yo cant complain about being blackmail yet go to your blackmailer fo help and give him more ammo. At this point, ya'll have an arrangement that yo have not really divorced yourself from

Ohh they stopped the news just in time!  Glad we're not missing anything today. And Leslie is back, whoop!

My CBS channel still has the news break, and the New York feed I have access to has zero sound. WTF.

Edited June 23Jun 23 by Liberty City

Sitting in this chair, Eva has already been shown to do more work at Ted's practice than Kat has this entire series

Got it to work! About damn time!