Derek pushes Leslie's buttons in a way that no one else does and he is at his best when he's up against her.

Jacob is a bit naive and sheltered for such an assignment. He's not hot headed like Calvin Stoner on EON, but he has the same hero complex that can really lead to trouble.

54 minutes ago, ranger1rg said:

-- Why does Jacob spend so much time in the corner of that brick building on the seedy side of town?

It's his secret rendezvous hook ups with Smitty. 😍😁😋

11 minutes ago, Soapsuds said:

It's his secret rendezvous hook ups with Smitty. 😍😁😋

If only.

I think this has been a first that not one of the core four being featured for 2 consecutive episodes. I think it's great the show has become a well rounded ensemble.

This Leslie clinic stuff really is a stretch. Didn't she need a board of some sort and an actual doctor hence why she approached Ted. Now, she is out here filing what would possibly be very complex paperwork with Eva. Ok, I guess.

I also don't think we need another medical setting anyway. It would just compete with the already established hospital. Besides, Derek being an EMT would have integrated him into that world and given him more natural interactions with Ashley, Shanice, etc.

I'm assuming that Izaiah is connected to this plasma ring. He just wasn't expecting to run into Jacob. Probably sent someone else later in his place.

Kat and Tomas needs to come to an end. It does nothing for Kat's character and well Tomas is really dead weight on this soap.

Today's show was meh. That's pretty clear when you see the lack of comments here.

I'm glad someone clued in TPTB that they weren't showing Naomi in a positive light because this was the first day in awhile where I could buy that she truly loves and values Jacob. Better late than never.

Derek vs SPS is something I never knew I needed.. but now know that it's an enjoyable part of the show to me. Smart of him to advocate for himself by saying he would only report to Eva and not SPS... he knows that they're desperate so he was lucky Eva agreed to that request/demand.

Episode 2 of the series of Ashley's 1st day at the hospital where Jan/SPS/Eva wished her luck so it's nice the show did a little segment on that as well.

Tomas made logical sense yet again... just wish the actor put some feeling into his words.

Edited 21 hours ago21 hr by Soaplovers

Writers:
Michael Montgomery
Judy Tate

Director:
Michael V. Pomarico

Wow Laura is back, and more flashbacks to Leslie running her off the road! Just when you think they're going to forget about something, it comes right back up haha.

original release date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 | writers: Michael Montgomery, Judy Tate | director: Michael V. Pomarico

Thoughts:

• Everyone gathering around their devices (phone/tablet) felt very modern and real and showed the pull that Anita has within the Fairmont Crest community.

• Of course Anastasia would be appalled at being ignored when it is beyond apparent something was going on via the screen. And then her fake horror at the news.

• Not Anita essentially telling Anastacia to take a long walk off of a short pier and Vanessa offering to take her to that pier. Haha. Hilarious.

• Good on Vernon for asserting himself and absolutely shutting down Anastasia by threatening her country club membership.

• Dana, Dana, Dana... the delusions continue to run as deep as you believe your pockets to be. Focus more on your shouse than on this free clinic that was not even your concept or idea in the first place.

• Anita's works of wisdom to Vanessa were beautiful. I love the support that is being given to Vanessa by simply being there and guiding her in a way.

• The audacity of Dana asking Bradley to cover the event given it was his daughter's idea to upstart the free clinic. She truly has zero shame in her so-called game.

• Naomi's emotions are all over the place and I do not blame her given what is going on with Jacob and his moving out. But I am so glad that Ashley is as understanding as she is.

• Well, the spoilt, self-centred bitch is coming right back out, and all of a sudden, she is becoming unbearable AGAIN!

• Did Dana just walk right into Dani's house after she refused her entry? Once again, the audacity this psychopath has! Wow.

• Knowing everyone that is rallying around Anita is wonderful to see. From her fellow Articulettes to Jackie Tyree, it is all so beautiful. That is what community is all about. This is global!

• The look on everyone's faces as Dana parades herself around Orphey Gene's like she is selling some kind of political campaign is hilarious.

Notes:

• Montgomery and Tate were a breath of fresh air today in terms of the writing. They worked exceptionally well together. And Pomarico has been consistently giving with each episode he directs.

• Was there a change in the makeup team? Because [almost] every single eyebrow on the female cast looks extra thick and extra unreal, and it's slightly off-putting. I know it is the modern look but I do not like it.

• I do love that we are continuing to see characters on sets we usually do not see them on and interacting with other characters we would not ordinarily see them with. It is nice.

Anita shut down Anastacia's fake sympathy perfectly. I love how she was ready to walk away when Vernon threatened to have her membership reviewed. And Vanessa wasn't playing with her either.

Ashley should have walked away when Naomi told her to mind her own business. She put Ashley in her business when she decided to tell her the truth and that was a lot to put on just one person.

Kat just can't help herself from stirring up a scene with Eva and Leslie.

That syrupy exchange between Laura and Eva only works if there is some conflict ahead, for instance, Laura ends up turning Izaiah's head. I still cannot believe they haven't found a way to utilize this stunningly beautiful young woman. Then again, this is the same show that apparently couldn't find a place for a beautiful Latina in Cheryl.