Eva doesn't seem too concerned her "new daddy" is stuck in an elevator! lol Some good Shanice and Ted scenes though.

As if any restaurant manager would let some teenager hang around to "help" and get in the way.

Diego! One thing this show is good at is characters that are around now and then like Diego. Continuity without regular focus.

date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Jamey Giddens, Jazmen Darnell Brown | Phideaux Xavier

• Vanessa continues to want her cake and to eat it, too. I love a strong woman who goes for what she wants. And I just know she is itching to set up Joey in the long run. And it will be delicious.

• Eva and Izaiah definitely have some amazing chemistry... but when did they appear to become relationship status (based on how they greeted each other)?

• I do wonder why Vernon is itching to close in on Martin's campaign. It makes me wonder if he has something more... pressing up his sleeves?

• June is doing fantastic work and has adjusted quite well. I just hope she is able to find some downtime outside of her work life. That balance is needed.

• A date to Winterfest? Vanessa, darling, are you planning a Dana-style reveal and showdown? That could be juicy.

• Dr. Mercer sounds like nightmare fuel. I would absolutely hate him having for my doctor. Truly. And alas, the classic trapped-in-elevator trope. Love it.

• Aw, Tyrell, I cried too when Dobby died. He was a free elf and did not deserve to die in that way.

• Good on Eva for handling the elevator situation quickly and promptly.

• A quick Shanice backstory. That was cute. I need more of that sweeter side of Shanice to come out and play and less of the nosy nurse she comes across as.

• The ganging up of Samantha and Tyrell on Martin over the idea of a health clinic is hilarious. But I do hope it leads to something from both of them.

• Samantha, you dumb-ass bïtch. Why would you do that? If it is Nathan...

• Not Diego wanting a re-up of his Vanessa time. What a cold and chilly reception from her.

• Ooh. So cold. Joey versus Vernon could be interesting. Very, very interesting.

Notes:

• Another disappointing and subpar breakdown by writer², but thankfully, Brown is such a consummate scriptwriter that it helps level out the inconsistencies and irregularities.

• Seems like the coffee café set is expanding bit by bit, and I like that. Shows signs of a potential long-term set and its stability.

• The ongoing chem-testing between Ernestine Johnson (Shanice) and Keith D. Robinson (Keith) is something I am vibing with. They both work exceptionally well together, and I could see them becoming something. Maybe not "meant to be", but something nonetheless.

• The use of the word "unhoused" by June is so nice to hear. Normally, you would hear the more dated term "homeless".

• David Lami Friebe (Izaiah) seems to finally be lessening his bobblehead... not as much as I would like, but it is getting there.

• WTF is "the gritty"? These social media "dances" are ridiculous to me. Must be on the TicTac platform.

Tanice has my full support and attention. Keith has so much chemistry with all of his ladies.

Well we just got our hint of a darker Vernon. Cant wait to see where this goes.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Rmodelboy

14 minutes ago, Rmodelboy said:

Tanice has my full support and attention. Keith has so much chemistry with all of his ladies.

Well we just got our hint of a darker Vernon. Cant wait to see where this goes.

I hope darker Vernon isn't actually cheating on his wife after all. I feel like anything goes now.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Vanguardian53

21 minutes ago, Vanguardian53 said:

I hope darker Vernon isn't actually cheating on his wife after all. I feel like anything goes now.

I know this is a soap but ill be so disappointed if cheating is in that wheelhouse

34 minutes ago, Rmodelboy said:

I know this is a soap but ill be so disappointed if cheating is in that wheelhouse

Genuinely do not believe Vernon is cheating. At all. It does not feel in-character for him, at all.

If Vernon is cheating, it ruins any credibility he has for hating on Bill and Ted after what they did to his daughters. Wouldn't make sense.

I like the idea of him embracing a darker side. Joey wasn't wrong. Vernon manipulates people as well, but he just thinks he's the good guy.

Not really feeling Shanice and Ted as a potential couple, but their scenes together were fun. Being scared of birds made me laugh. It's relatable.

There's no chance Vernon is cheating, but the whole fakeout subplot has gotten old for me lol. Just move it along.

I do like the Shanice/Ted/Leslie scenes and Shanice is a great rival for Leslie. They really go at it hammer and tongs. I still prefer Ted with June (who ably handled Leslie in a very different way) and hope that comes back but I'm not hating this material.