The Anita and Andre scenes in yesterday's episode were well-done. It gave me classic ATWT vibes.

Writers:
Teresa Zimmerman
Cheryl L. Davis

Director:
Steven Williford

17 hours ago, Antoyne said:

Leslie and Marcel as two evil hoes finding love works for me as well. Leslie needs someone who isn’t a law abiding citizen to match her and Marcel’s murdering ass is perfect. And they def have chemistry and unlike Ted, Marcel actually comes off like he’s interested.

I came in here to say this and you said it perfectly! I feel the same way :)

I also really enjoy seeing a former "friend" of Hayley and Randy's past... she's interesting and I hope she stays around a bit. They need to watch her...

Ashley is actually likeable today. She is more palatable when we dont focus on her love life. She's fine as a side character, not the main

date: Friday, December 19, 2025 | Teresa Zimmerman, Cheryl L. Davis | Steven Williford

Thoughts:

• I love that it is a tradition for the women of the Dupree family to go hunting for their Christmas presents.

• So sweet to see Sharon and Tracy showing up for Anita in her time of need. Sometimes all you really need are your girlfriends to rally around you. #ArticulettesStrong

• I really like that Ashley offered to work for Shanice after Shanice did it on Thanksgiving; it is also nice seeing the iciness of Shanice begin to thaw overall.

• Damn, Nicole is high on the holiday right now. Haha. Love seeing her embracing the light of the world right now, especially with how 2025 began for her.

• Peaches brings out the most human parts of Dana and it is those parts that I need to see more of from her.

• I love Tracy sharing her own history with her cancer scare with Anita. Shows she has so much compassion and understanding for how she is feeling.

• Looks like Carlton and Nicole are official. I love that for her, despite how much I felt like he was trying a bit too hard.

• That gift from Ashley to Shanice was actually cute. I also would not touch it if it said that on the outside. And likely would not put sh*t in the fridge, either.

• I love how much Dani wants to give Andre a happy Christmas celebration. I hope he is prepared and ready for it.

• Dana, how wrong you absolutely are about Sharon and Vernon, but your nosy-rosy cannot stay out of it.

• Not Tracy calling out Sharon for her whispers.

• Poor Anita, but it is not a death sentence. You can still fight this. I know it.

Notes:

• I love that we started the week strong with Zimmerman and Davis, and we've ended it strong with them, as well.

• The continued discussions about breast cancer, mortality, etc. are so refreshing but also not at all forced. It's beautiful.