21 hours ago, GLATWT88 said:

Is it dropped? Or is this another case of a storyline going away to resurface again?

That's what I want to know. Because every time I've mentioned it, it does feel like the first dropped storyline on the show versus a storyline that will pop back up...which always have a hint of about to come back around in dialogue.

I loved the bell ringing scene - it was needed to close out the storyline and it was emotional. Jen Jacobs did a great job explaining it too, while tearing up.

I’m a few episodes behind and I have to say the writing for Ted has ruined any love I had for the Ted/Shanice romance. At one point he’s completely into her, then he will tell anyone who will listen that just kinda likes Shanice, he’s back to making googly eyes at Nicole, and NOW suddenly he wants to romance Shanice again. This is so dumb. How are we supposed to root for them? Or maybe we’re not.

Nicole acting like she should’ve been with her creepy stalker all along and it’s so good they can be together now 🤦🏽‍♂️ but wait she still wants Kial too. Carlton will never not be the creepiest character to me. There is no way to romanticize lusting over your best friend and business partner’s wife for over 20 years.

I hope all of this stuff with Grayson means we’re headed to the end of the plasma story.

June held her own with Leslie and didn't give her the satisfaction of letting her push her buttons. Leslie didn't know what to say.

Further movement in the plasma storyline was a relief. Ashley knowing that Lia Whitmore is dangerous gives the story a big leap forward. Not a spoiler but I will cloak it anyway

I sense that Derek or Grayson might end up dying in the process of saving Ashley. That scene with Derek exiting on the elevator seemed like foreshadowing of something.

Derek having to come grovel to Ashley 🙄. I will always enjoy both of them so much more away from each other.

I still think they need to work on the scene endings. eg When the family was gathered around Anita and she stated she's learned that she loved her family and Vernon more than ever, there was a distant group shot and the scene stopped.

For the culmination of the story I would have liked to see reactions from Dani & Nicole, some sweeping music and finish with a closeup of Vernon/Anita embracing. The scene feels underwhelming because of the direction.

9 hours ago, ReddFoxx said:

June held her own with Leslie and didn't give her the satisfaction of letting her push her buttons. Leslie didn't know what to say.

Further movement in the plasma storyline was a relief. Ashley knowing that Lia Whitmore is dangerous gives the story a big leap forward. Not a spoiler but I will cloak it anyway

I sense that Derek or Grayson might end up dying in the process of saving Ashley. That scene with Derek exiting on the elevator seemed like foreshadowing of something.

If I had to pick one regular/recurring cast member to bite the bullet in the plasma storyline, Derek would be the most obvious choice. He doesn’t have a storyline except as Ashley’s friend and he occasionally spars with Leslie. His character has “heroic death” written all over him.

And if the “Hayley trying to kill Bill” storyline needs a casualty, the writers MUST use the opportunity to kill off Tomas.

Written by:
Teresa Zimmerman
Jazmen Darnell Brown

Directed by:
Steven Williford

original release date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | writers: Teresa Zimmerman, Jazmen Darnell Brown | director: Steven Williford

Thoughts:

• Joey, perhaps it is just people being people, or perhaps you should employ a different type of person.

• Looks like Lia's history is coming undone.

• Ashley, I am going to need you to control yourself; now is not the time for you to be losing your mind over this situation.

• Wow... so Madison's suspension did not last that long, did it? If she is back at work, then she should be happier than she appears.

• Well... hello to a creep from the past! I did not expect to see Mike back, and as Hazel Harcourt's attorney? That is a major development.

• Naomi doing her Olivia Pope thing? Are things going to be handled? 🤣 I really wish Ashley would be a bit more logical about things right now, though.

• Bradley, those are famous last words. Be careful about making statements like that, because the opposite tends to happen in reality.

• Not Joey insinuating that Rashad is hooking up with men. That would be an... interesting twist. But Shaquayla is leading Randy to believe otherwise.

• It is good to see that despite his so-called retirement, it did not change how scummy Mike just happens to be. Whew... he is as gross as he was when he was groping female coworkers.

• Homeslice, you are going to press charges when you were the one to instigate the situation? Hilarious. Sir, you are the one who should have charges filed against them.

• Grayson, it is not the right time to place your hand on Ashley's while Lia is overlooking you. No bueno.

• Joey... you are a dirty dog. I just hope that Bradley knows how to get out of this situation; otherwise... it will not end well.

• Ew... it definitely looks like Mike's scummy, low-life ways have not changed at all. Imagine pulling the same s**t that got your ass fired with your former boss' daughter. So gross.

• The idea that Joey is comparing himself to that of Superman is absolutely hilarious.

• Damn. Ashely landed that slap on him. Good on her. And I am surprised Lia stood up for Ashley. I really, really am.

• $40 million? Damn. Mike is ridiculously delusional. He should go smack his empty head on some pavement.

• What is Ashley doing...? And it does not seem like Bradley is entirely picking up what she is poorly hinting at.

• Not both Bill and Naomi turning their heads at the news of Chelsea almost being arrested. That was hilarious and a good way of showing us their relation.

• Lia is wasting zero time getting Grayson into the clinic. The walls must be closing in on her.

• Not Carlton and Nicole skipping work for some afternoon interaction. I mean, good for her! Get it!

Notes:

• Zimmerman and Brown continuing on the high that Natalie Minardi Slater and Judy Tate established yesterday. Great story movement with some great dialogue, as well. Solid work.

• Returning Pierce Lackey as Mike was a great use of history, especially given his involvement in the law firm. That is what I love seeing. No need to introduce someone new; instead, bring in a former actor/character and use that history. Yes!

• Cecelia Specht continues to be chilling in her portrayal of Lia. She was perfectly cast in this short-term role.