10 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

And here, too!!  I love it. She has become very 'I have to watch to see what she does next.' She was already that with the baby lie in a Kristen Dimera way for me, but I think she's hit total Secret Room scheming Kristen Dimera now for me and...baby I love it. 

YEEEEEES. I knew MVJ had a BIG story to tell when the first episode ended with The Hamilton Widow getting slapped. I knew she was gonna be forever engraved in the DNA of BTG. And now we are officially in Stage 2 of Mission "Rich Widow"! ❤️ 

Smitty proposing to Martin is laughable. The dude killed someone and covered up two murders and lied to him.

Just now, Soapsuds said:

Smitty proposing to Martin is laughable.

Ehhh... I thought it was sweet 😂

But I do think they need some better conflict though. I still think Martin objecting to Smitty going back to work was their best one.

36 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

But I do think they need some better conflict though. I still think Martin objecting to Smitty going back to work was their best one.

Oh, it's coming though I agree.

It's been interesting reading the differing opinions as to whether Hayley's story has changed from inception -- and to how long she knew the Richardsons.

We got a flashback scene this week of Dani walking in on Naomi and Hayley, clearly showing their friendship was recent and not since childhood. 

Did we really need that scene? I'm thinking it's because the writers DID make a change and wanted the audience in on it. They knew we (at least many of us) felt this best friendship was many years in the making.

date: Friday, October 17, 2025 | Teresa Zimmerman, Danielle Paige | Phideaux Xavier

• Eva, put your googly eyes back into your head. Tomas made his [wrong] decision, so you should move on. You deserve to be the first choice and nothing but the first.
• So, the renewal is tonight? On the night both Nicole and Ted are getting served their final divorce decree? Wow. What a coinkidink.
• Katherine? A grown woman?! Aha. Delusional bitch that she is.
• Dana is delusional as ever, and her continued shenanigans will absolutely catch up with her.
• What a special gift from Nicole with the cufflinks and shirt buttons. It is chilly between Nicole and Ted, and I hate it. I really do.
• I appreciate those quiet moments between Bill and Naomi. He was saying all of the right things.
• Okay, I will not deny that vow renewal was cute... but he is still a deadbeat for doing what he did.
• Not Naomi reading Bill the riot act about his looking into Dani's marriage. Whoopsie. Everyone is noticing this. It is not so secret anymore.
• Poor Nicole. Sweetie, just admit you still love Ted and that you do not want the divorce decree to go through. Do it before it is too late.
• Did Tomas just smell Katherine's clothing? That is a bit too much for me in this specific moment. But Tomas speaking in Spanish? Mmm. That was sexy.
• Not Dana tripping the fire alarm. That was not cute, Dana. At all.

Notes:

• I do not know if it has to do with Tracey Thomson coming in as co-executive producer, but the post-production has changed for the better. We have a less green look, and it is feeling a bit warmer and more natural, especially in the Richardson home and Fairmont Crest sets.
• Not Anna Mae! From Nutbush, Tennessee. I like that little nod.
• The "Anna" wig came out of retirement. I see. I see.

IZAIAH!!!!!!

42 minutes ago, Vanguardian53 said:

IZAIAH!!!!!!

I legit already see chemistry with Eva in the promo.

1 hour ago, Soapsuds said:

Smitty proposing to Martin is laughable. The dude killed someone and covered up two murders and lied to him.

I think its stupid bc he was just yelling at Martin last week. They have not gone to therapy or done any of the work yet to repair their marriage and this feels more like a band-aid

My big question? When do we get our first catfight? I am more than ready!

Eva/Kat? Leslie/Nicole? Dani/Hayley? (or even Anita/Leslie). 

The rivalries have been set up nicely. As a lover of Melrose Place, I'd love some catfights. 

Why do I feel like Tomas has broken his back at the end of today's episode. lol. 

Leslie pulling the fire alarm made me chuckle. Typical Leslie. Hopefully no security cameras in the hallways. 

Izaiah and Eva look like they could be fun! Ambyr deserves better than bad acting from Alex. I hope he adds some spice. 

Somehow Leslie pulling the fire alarm was such a classic soap move. Petty and hilarious.

Bill talking about Dani pushing Andre's baby in a stroller goes to show how unnerved he is. And Naomi borderline encouraging his meddling by suggesting a post-nup was ridiculous.

Kat missed her mother's awards ceremony to be with Tomas and now she missed her brother's wedding for Tomas.

1 hour ago, Liberty City said:

Notes:

• I do not know if it has to do with Tracey Thomson coming in as co-executive producer, but the post-production has changed for the better. We have a less green look, and it is feeling a bit warmer and more natural, especially in the Richardson home and Fairmont Crest sets.

I noticed this too - especially during the Kat/Nicole scenes today. There is a higher quality/more old school soap look to the scenes. Not as 'live looking' and bright, if that makes any sense haha.

Leslie and her wigs today LOL.

I don't get why Kat wouldn't have gone to the family wedding ceremony, outside of it just wasn't convenient given her storyline right now, having more hotel sex haha. 

Excited about the new character and Eva next week!  

Just now, ReddFoxx said:

Kat missed her mother's awards ceremony to be with Tomas and now she missed her brother's wedding for Tomas.

This!!  Such odd choices to not include her in both.

Folks committing (justifiable) homicide and covering it up is just another day of the week on daytime. Smitty and Martin are no different.