Stephanie rocked today. She just gained a fan in me. Her acting was quite well and belivable and her character displayed maturity in a very young person, as well as leadership abilities. Loved her today.

Can't figure EJ out. Does he really want to manipulate Sami into his arms or is he really trying to totally destroy her?

FF Austin and Carrie.

Finally the much promoted declaration of love from Shawn to Belle. Ho-hum. Was it worth anything? That was not the way the big build up made it seem. Naturally he loves her and wants to protect her whether she is carrying his baby or not, but he is romantically in love with Mimi....right now.

So Philip didn't die. I wonder what he will be like when he and Belle face each other again.

I am so sick of Shawn, Belle, Mimi and Philip. When is this story going to end?

Today sucked!

it would have been nice to see john and marlena on a week like this, when not much is going on..

I'm just glad we didn't get a John/Marlena/Roman triangle like JER wanted to do. Sami really needs her mother right now though. Well, Belle and Carrie could use some Marlena advice as well. I hope we see the "old" Marlena back when they return to our screens. The best thing to me right now is seeing the look of torture on Mimi's face everytime Shawn and Belle are together. She deserves everything that is happening to her. Wouldn't it be great if Sami actually came clean and told Austin the truth? I have a feeling it is not going to happen but that would be a nice surprise.

Todays show was so dull! I did enjoy the ending and watching Chelsea play Max for a fool, but other than that it was just filler. I cant wait until this transitional period is over.

Kev, IA it would have been nice to see John and Marlena in a slow week like this. I am actually looking forward to seeing John and Marlena again. I bet Dee and Drake will be all refreshed and hopefully have a real SL to sink their teeth into.

I'm just glad we didn't get a John/Marlena/Roman triangle like JER wanted to do. Sami really needs her mother right now though. Well, Belle and Carrie could use some Marlena advice as well. I hope we see the "old" Marlena back when they return to our screens. The best thing to me right now is seeing the look of torture on Mimi's face everytime Shawn and Belle are together. She deserves everything that is happening to her. Wouldn't it be great if Sami actually came clean and told Austin the truth? I have a feeling it is not going to happen but that would be a nice surprise.

Your take and mine on what Mimi deserves is very much the same! She deserves it all in spades and I just wish she'd get that self-righteous look off her face when she snaps back at Belle!

I hate Mimi, but I hate Belle too,because everything Phillip said to her was true.

Belle is such a passive-aggressive witch. If had been Joe Blow down the street who had fertilized that egg, I seriously doubt she'd be having such strong Pro-Life sentiment. I don't buy it for one minute. Phillip was right - it's all about SHAWN.

Wouldn't it be great if Sami actually came clean and told Austin the truth? I have a feeling it is not going to happen but that would be a nice surprise.

If it happens, it will be Christmas in July!

What stood out for me in today's episode was the length of some of the scenes. Sami and EJ had a block that ran for four and a half minutes, and that is a big improvement in my book.

Today's show was better than yesterday's. I also enjoyed Shayna and her calm, take charge attitude. That is the daughter of Steve and Kayla. She also looks much better in jeans and a T-shirt than trying to dress up.

Except for Farah's usual suckiness, the acting was good. I really enjoyed Austin and Carrie's second half of their conversation. Carrie haters should be happy. She mentioned her being unfaithful, how she hasn't grown up, and called herself a spoiled brat.

Today's show was probably the best one of the week.

I CANNOT stand Austin and Carrie! They have the worst chemistry! Hell, even Mickey & Bonnie were more entertaining and not boring!

The acting was superb, with the exception of Farah Fath and Jason Cook.

I also love the fact that the scenes are lasting longer than 30 seconds. Look at the scenes between Austin & Carrie (although I could not stand them).

With all of the fresh dialogue and non-repetitiveness, it's already building up as being a good show. We only need new and exciting storylines for me to be satisfied. Hopefully Sheffer will live up to that expectation.

And someone the other day said that Chelsea & Max kiss loudly. Today, that was proven, LOL.

I absolutely despised Stephanie at first. I don't know exactly what it was that I hated so much about her. However, after today's episode, I'm beginning to really like her. She did an excellent job, particularly when she was confronting Chelsea. I look forward to a serious relationship forming between Stephanie and Max. Bye bye Chelsea!

I'm hoping Sami will end up telling Austin the truth about what she did. I know that chances are very slim. But, this would be a great turn-around for Sami and the show altogether. Never have we seen Sami do this in all of Days history. With so many changes gradually taking place in the show, this would be a nice touch.

The Lucas and Carrie stuff was a complete snooze! However, tomorrow will hopefully be better for these two, when they go see Lexie for some news.

I'm totally loving this baby switch stuff. I like how Shawn and Belle are getting closer. Dammit, why couldn't Phillip just die? :S

This baby switch stuff is so good. Martha Madison rocks my socks, especially when Phillip crashed. She is so real. Finally a storyline to care about.

E.J./Sami are also one of my new favorite couples. I sure how they continue to build on them as a couple and make them viable.

WOW. I loved the previews. Seriously, some of this has great dramatic potention. The fact Sami could actually TELL Austin would be so great. It would be one of the last times Sami says something under her own conditions and from her own mouth.

I hate Mimi, but I hate Belle too,because everything Phillip said to her was true.

Belle is such a passive-aggressive witch. If had been Joe Blow down the street who had fertilized that egg, I seriously doubt she'd be having such strong Pro-Life sentiment. I don't buy it for one minute. Phillip was right - it's all about SHAWN.

I was very impressed, if not shocked, by the "pro-life" dialogue today. Maybe it's just me, but I have NEVER heard that on a soap. They didn't even use those actual words on "Passions," when Theresa was considering her abortion and the show clearly went for the pro-life view. So I must say, I thought it was rather daring of "Days" to confirm that this character, forever and always, is pro-life, as opposed to pro-choice. And because I'm pro-life, I liked seeing that representation in, of all things, a soap character.

ON to Chelsea.

I've HAD it with those fingers. Does anyone even freaking DO that in real life? I mean cross your fingers behind your back if you're lying. Damn, I lost SO much respect for this !@#$%^&*] when she did that. !@#$%^&*], if you're gonna life then freakin' LIE, and have the BALLS to do it without your freaking fingers, !@#$%^&*]!!!

As entertaining as it is to watch Sami get exposed..I really don't think the character of sami deserves to go through that again...I'm hoping that Sami does indeed reveal what she's done to austin, lucas, and carrie on her own accord..I think that would do wonders for the character of Sami..and be a great twist