It’s funny how Dani was shocked at the prospect of Vanessa and Joey. I seem to remember her clocking the two at Uptown while she was having drinks with Pamela. It stuck with me because I thought it was a very Reva moment - trying to insert Dani in every storyline. Maybe this thread will get picked up again via a throwaway line in episode 258! Lol

I enjoyed Mona and Jan having differing viewpoints on forgiving Leslie.  Mona was treated worse (and used more flagrantly) by the horrible bitch than Jan was.  I can see Jan forgiving and forgetting, and I can see Mona NEVER getting over it.  

1 hour ago, Broderick said:

I enjoyed Mona and Jan having differing viewpoints on forgiving Leslie.  Mona was treated worse (and used more flagrantly) by the horrible bitch than Jan was.  I can see Jan forgiving and forgetting, and I can see Mona NEVER getting over it.  

I wonder if this will cause strife between Mona and Jan. I wouldnt be surprised if Mona feels she cant trust Jan's judgement and stops hanging out with her

10 minutes ago, Cheap21 said:

I wonder if this will cause strife between Mona and Jan. I wouldnt be surprised if Mona feels she cant trust Jan's judgement and stops hanging out with her

I'm kinda thinking the same thing.  If I remember right, Mona Wilson was manipulated (by Leslie) into vouching for Eva's "upstanding qualities" and "virtues", convincing Nicole to hire Eva as a temporary replacement for Laura.  Then when everything blew up, Nicole turned in bewilderment to Mona who lamely said, "I didn't know these folks had ulterior motives!"  The whole situation made Mona look as though she was involved in the deception.  Jan was exempt from all that.  I can see Jan being more compassionate toward Leslie, while Mona likely hopes to never see Leslie again.   

Mona is the type of class traitor who will stand up for the 1% even though the 1% would drop her in a heartbeat. I can’t stand her sanctimonious a**. Team Jan all the way. 

59 minutes ago, Aback said:

Mona is the type of class traitor who will stand up for the 1% even though the 1% would drop her in a heartbeat. I can’t stand her sanctimonious a**. Team Jan all the way. 

Mona is supposed to forgive a woman who lied to her , attempted to kill her friend and has generally created chaos?

Leslie seems pretty intent on joining that 1% herself. 

7 hours ago, Aback said:

Mona is the type of class traitor who will stand up for the 1% even though the 1% would drop her in a heartbeat. I can’t stand her sanctimonious a**. Team Jan all the way. 

Mona is a class traitor? Are you watching the same show as the rest of us? I'm sorry, but your post had me LOL.

1 hour ago, ranger1rg said:

Mona is a class traitor? Are you watching the same show as the rest of us? I'm sorry, but your post had me LOL.

I had been meaning to tell you: Alex Cheeks is a strong, promising young actor. Definitely Emmy and primetime worthy someday  

28 minutes ago, Aback said:

I had been meaning to tell you: Alex Cheeks is a strong, promising young actor. Definitely Emmy and primetime worthy someday  

LOL Thanks for giving me my laughs of the day. Appreciate it!😂

lol

Since it's been on my mind...

 

I know a few of us have been mentioning that we have observe that a shift has slowly started to be going on in the show/writing. It's been on my mind in terms of figuring it out. It's probably my inner writer at play. The last few weeks, for me, has been giving what Late April was giving so I think the writers are shifting into what stories are going to make up November Sweeps. What appears to be standing out for me...

 

While I've been mixed feelings about the lack of one of the main A stories (which as I mentioned has always been from Week 1...Dani/Bill/Hayley, the SilkPress storyline, and Martin's Secret), it would seem over the last few weeks a forerunner has subtly emerged from my doubts. And that would be Dani/Bill/Hayley. And what has surprised me about that has been the fact that, in spite of all my issues with it over the summer, it really has emerged as one of my favorite storylines. It could be because it's been giving me late 90s Marlena/John/Kristen from DAYS (without a twin or secret room...YET) and that has made all the difference. The last time I made a mention about the development of the stories, I mentioned that Dani and Bill have been developed so well through the use of separate storylines so that once their story converged, the audience felt like they knew the characters more. And Karla and Timon have great chemistry. But I can say the same for Karla and Sean. The fact that what started as a nice B, but well-developed IMHO plot with Dani and Andre has turned into another layer and new direction for Dani/Bill/Hayley has been superb. Regardless of my worries for Dani/Andre, they have won me back over and continue to come across organically as they deal with their next issue...Dani's family and a pressed Bill.

 

I've been waiting for the drama to come when Bill felt a way about his ex-wife with someone else. And IT...IS...GIVING!!!! lol. That man is pressssssssssssed. So pressed he's hired an investigator (sidenote...could this be a way to get more into Andre's backstory...specifically how his parents died hmmm...foreshadowing?), got into it with Andre, threatened divorce on his NEW wife (after 7 months to boot hehe), and making out with his EX wife. Not to mention having performance anxiety. lol. Messy. Fun. Soap! I'm only sad that it is only now that Hayley has been getting development through her friendship with Caroline. Though to be fair, I've always mentioned that Hayley has almost always felt like a spoiler to Dani/Bill for me which might be why she has not been developed as much as the two of them. THEY are the story. She's just another obstacle to keep them apart. Speaking of...we still have the baby lie...waiting in the wings. I have picked on this show for going back to this well so soon, but I have to give credit where it's due...it is showing it got legs. 

 

Meanwhile, the other major story going on has been the Doug/Vanessa/Joey storyline. It took a turn with Doug's death. And I've been enjoying the fallout. And the introduction of Doug's son has been a nice shift and does give the audience someone to root for (in case you are anti-Vanessa). And watching Joey trying to wiggle through it all is again giving shades of late 90s DAYS for me with all the near-misses while keeping a secret (or two) from characters I care about. I guess there was a lot of praise for AC. And...I missed it. But I like that the casting was on point on looks. And I feel he can act. So that's good enough for me, and I can't wait to see where it goes. This storyline was the strongest of the B storylines, and I love that it finally has been allowed to have its time in the sun, even if mileage varies.

 

Another B plot having its moment has been Kat vs Eva. This last week has been fun for them. And that rivalry has a way to go. But all of this over Tomas...who can't even be trusted? Yeeeah no. I need their rivalry back in other arenas like it was at the start. That said...it keeps the A story of SilkPress alive since she's really fallen into C Plot Land with her tale of moving behind the gates to work on that tacky house.

 

I love that over the last few weeks, they have been playing Martin and Smitty working to get back together. You're a soap and you are not having a couple fight to get back together?? Shame! But with them, they have been showing it. For better or for worse. It's surprising how they have come such a long way that you can root for them and shake your head or even just go ugh. Them sleeping together...only for it to resolve NOTHING was realistic. As was Martin's speech and moving out. And now they are trying for inroads. And I like that as they are working on getting closer...hints of Kenny's murder as well as the initial Crooked Cop storyline with Marcel has been popping back up in dialogue. I don't feel that is a coincidence. So...I am expecting some turn for them. I like that when the other shoe drops, I will be rooting for them and there will be some great acting.

 

In terms of the current C plots...

 

I am liking what has been started with Naomi and Jacob. I've liked them since Week 1 as the good guys/hero couple because every soap needs one. Naomi's fierce stance on her family. Jacob's observant skills. And now...Naomi's pregnant and does not want kids while Jacob wants a big family coming from one himself. Some realistic drama to allow us to get to know them more as characters and give them an issue between them? YES, PLEASE. 

 

Don't hate me. But I'm liking the Dark Derek storyline. And how it has been playing out like a soap storyline. Derek realizing he has some feeling in his legs. Him not telling anyone. Shanice figuring it out cuz that's her job, but can't say anything. Jacob figuring it out cuz that's also what he does, but Derek using Friend code on him. And the fact that when anyone tries to mention it, a darkness pops up on Derek's face that was not there before with his 'dumb jock with a dream' face and acting he's been giving so far. Ashley is being set up for a big fall...and well...well-deserved, but surprisingly invested in watching. 

 

Too early to tell how I feel about June/Ted/SilkPress. Since the writers play Ted's straight man to wacky women often.

 

And because I can't say it enough...CAN WE SEE NICOLE'S P.O.V? Such wasted opportunities and as my favorite character...even when she annoys...I just need more.

 

Side-note...don't hate me...but I've been liking Dani. Her quotes. Her hair. Her fashion. Karla Mosley has found her character and has been playing her to the hilt for me. I realized through the stuff with Andre how much I enjoy her. And her speech to Bill about why she would be for Andre...great acting from Karla...and I felt that to my soul. THAT's her throughline. 

 

It sounds like this coming week is going to be building on a lot of this so I can't wait. I guess they have found a rhythm again. And I'm hoping like this past April that means they will find their momentum again. 

18 hours ago, Broderick said:

I enjoyed Mona and Jan having differing viewpoints on forgiving Leslie.  Mona was treated worse (and used more flagrantly) by the horrible bitch than Jan was.  I can see Jan forgiving and forgetting, and I can see Mona NEVER getting over it.  

I thought this complimented who each women works for as well. I do think it's good that they're taking steps to deepen Leslie and help her settle in since she's going to be around long term. Hopefully they actually use this Jan development and we get to see her talking Leslie down when she gets going. It'll also be nice to get some insight into what Leslie is thinking when she's plotting these things.

On 10/10/2025 at 11:06 AM, Antoyne said:

Jacob and Andre in a scene together is literally the Spiderman meme.

7 months and that still hasn't changed. lol.

 

On 10/10/2025 at 11:07 AM, Cheap21 said:

Son in law meet father in law

 

 

HAHAHAHAHAHA

 

On 10/10/2025 at 11:09 AM, Antoyne said:

Waaait now they’ve dusted off Mona too!!

Tbf, it has 2 for 2 on Fridays. Perhaps this Friday, too? 

 

 

I don't care about Jan or her struggle hair.

lol