3 hours ago, Cheap21 said:

Its not about him pllaying subordinate. I dont think Lia would have the gall to talk to him like a dog the way she did if he was the criminal mastermind that controls her and the whole operation.

Yes, but she might not know and therefore talks to him the way she does.

Still, I do think it's anyone's game who it is now, Kial, Carlton, or someone else.

14 hours ago, ReddFoxx said:

Carlton knows a little bit too much about Nicole. It's almost like he's been stalking her for years, but if plain sight.

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks these little asides from Carlton are just a little off coming from Ted's business partner/BFF.

Writers:
Michael Montgomery
Danielle Paige

Director:
Michael V. Pomarico

WTF is this? Its giving Passions with all these stupid fantasies

10 minutes ago, Cheap21 said:

WTF is this? Its giving Passions with all these stupid fantasies

I’d rather have whimsical fantasies than the usual-as-of-late “sitting around Orphey Gene’s talking about how important family is to the Duprees”.

original release date: Friday, May 8, 2026 | writers: Michael Montgomery, Danielle Paige | director: Michael V. Pomarico

Thoughts:

• Whoa there, Grayson. A bit jumpy, are we? Calm down, my friend! Calm down!

• That was a chilly turndown that Shanice gave Ted. Whew... I needed a cooldown, but not that much!

• Okay, Cam Aura and Bea Guiling. We love a 1970s vibe! Sweet of Dani to do that for Andre. Super cute.

• Not Jacob threatening to arrest Grayson just like that. I do not think that is how it works, Jacob, and I am not even a cop!

• Okay, Miss Sunny Anderson! Love seeing you pop into Orphey Gene's for a cameo!

• Seeing Martin and Naomi catch up. I feel like, due to their professions, they have a connection like Chelsea and Katherine but more so in a more logical-mindset kind of vibe.

• That devious smirk on Lia's face said so much without saying anything at all.

• Oh God. Not a threat against Grayson's mother. So unfair that she got dragged into this. An innocent, ill woman. So gross.

• More fictional flashbacks? That is exciting. Love at first sight? Nah. I do not believe in it, but I do believe in life after love!

• I hate to say it, but I do not think Bradley and Martin have the same idea of distraction they would like to explore.

• Ted has the right sentiments; however, the way in which he is delivering them to Shanice is not hitting.

• Not Shanice doing a one-two punch by insulting both Dana's taste in clothing and her selection of wigs. I am creasing because of that.

• NO WAY DID NICOLE JUST IMAGINE THAT CARLTON WAS TED! Oh girl. Now I understand, completely... that is why you like him: he reminds you of Ted! Messy, messy, messy!

• Well, the contact is now known: Lia! Jacob's surprise is not as 'surprise' as I thought it would be, though.

• Bradley, you could be having some super sexy time with your husband... and you keep avoiding it. Get your thicc backside up the stairs and be with your husband.

• So is Ashley a loose end for you, Lia? And if so, what do you intend on doing about it?

Notes:

• Montgomery and Paige were paired beautifully today; however, whoever edited the episode really did ruin how things flowed.

• The varying flashback scenarios with Sean Freeman and Karla Mosley were hilarious and fun. A nice comedic touch to the episode. The hair and costume departments knocked it out of the park, as did post-production, making it feel different, especially during those scenes set in the 1970s. The flashback scenes reminded me of those days when P&G would do those comedy-inspired episodes on As the World Turns.

• The When Harry Met Sally-esque moment was a nice nod to cinema history, but in a more daytime-friendly way.

• DAMN! Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole) is body tea! Curves upon curves upon curves!