Writers:
Ron Carlivati
Judy Tate

Director:
Anthony Pascarelli

Naomi is forever miserable! Like you dont have to be here

What is going on with the writing for Naomi and Jacob? It's like the scriptwriters think two different things are happening at the same time and depending on which ones are writing depends on if the couple has moved on or still fighting. I'm getting neck pains from Naomi's hot/cold whiplash and it needs to stop. It's getting old already.

Tyrell and June today was well done as are the Anita scenes. A bit of a downer story at Christmas, but maybe the show was hoping more people might be checking it out during the holidays.

9 minutes ago, Melroser said:

What is going on with the writing for Naomi and Jacob? It's like the scriptwriters think two different things are happening at the same time and depending on which ones are writing depends on if the couple has moved on or still fighting. I'm getting neck pains from Naomi's hot/cold whiplash and it needs to stop. It's getting old already.

Such a great description of what is happening. I don't know if it's deliberate, or just part of the overall messiness of the writing, but it's annoying me as well.

Ya'll got to fcking be kidding me. WHY is this on the counter with all the COOKED food

Okay, Jacob was kind of funny with whatever that hat thing is!

Martin and Smitty's family including June and Regina were great scenes. Definitely felt like a soap Christmas.

Even Cascade doesn't take the holidays off. I hope it gets paid well as a recurring character.

date: Monday, December 22, 2025 | Ron Carlivati, Judy Tate | Anthony Pascarelli

Thoughts:

• Triple-negative breast cancer? Oh my goodness. That sounds aggressive and scary, but I know that Anita is going to fight it with everything she has got inside of her.

• It is sweet that June brought ornaments that both Samantha and Tyrell made during their childhoods prior to joining the Richardson Smith family.

• Good on Ted for standing up against Dana about the 'Ted-dy' name. Hopefully it gets through her delusionally thick, hollow head.

• Tracy standing firm on Sharon's neck about her sneakiness. But uh-oh, here comes Vernon.

• Dr Ahn is very thorough and thoughtful to tell Anita to record her conversation. I feel like more doctors could/should do this. I know it may be unethical in [some] cases, but we are all human and prone to forget things we are told.

• Sharon and Tracy are terrible liars. So terrible. Make it more obvious, ladies.

• Whoa, now Naomi and Jacob are back to not talking? When and how did this happen?!

• Oh no. Poor Tyrell is heartbroken. I do think he remembers more than he is letting on to not entirely kill the mood, and for June's sake as well.

• Oh Lordy LordT... here comes the spoilt, self-centred bitch making her presence known. I share Eva's irritation with her arrival.

• Not the Dupree women's own curse of finding their Christmas presents but I cannot be mad at Naomi, because that gift does suck. But the sentiment behind it is relatively cute.

• Oh Anita, you poor dear, drinking alone at Uptown... but I am so happy that you called your sisters to join you. #ArticulettesStrong

• Aw, I love that the twins are reunited with Regina, or Aunt Gigi, as Tyrell remembers her as. How sweet. Wow. Got my ass emotional.

• Bill Hamilscrooge? Dani, please never stop being yourself!

Notes:

• I could just tell it was a day we would be suffering through the writer's material. Le sigh.

• Tamara Tunie (Anita) is bringing her A-game with this breast cancer storyline and showing us why she was right for the role of Anita. She has heart, warmth and complete strength all wrapped up into her portrayal.

• I like that we are getting to hear different forms of breast cancer through this storyline; it is not just 'breast cancer', but something more complex and eye-opening. Brave to go there, and I am absolutely for it. And for something more prone to Black women than White women. Very smart storytelling by Michele Val Jean and Tracey Thompson. Love it.

• This is a gripe across all soaps: why are trees decorated the day before Christmas Eve? That just feels too late [to me] and a waste. Truly. They should be done sometime during the first week of December, at least; that is how my family has always done them. Gives you a full month of festive feeling and cheer.

• Cascade wanted their moment so they are BACK!

48 minutes ago, Cheap21 said:

Ya'll got to fcking be kidding me. WHY is this on the counter with all the COOKED food

Today’s show was heartbreaking as it was heartwarming. Kudos to everyone involved

Kat ignored Eva, but she managed to be nasty to someone who has done nothing to her. That attitude she gave June was uncalled for.

Ted just blurting out that Vernon is having an affair when he doesn't have reliable information was reckless.

Not at all a bad Christmas themed episode.