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I see where you're coming from; but I think that TPTB will be going there, and I'm intrigued by the tension that it could create within the story.

I agree. Not nearly enough has happened with the Baby Switch for a reveal to happen. And I don't think that Maxie would be willing expose the switch until after Peter is neutralized. Here are a few things things that I think will happen before the switch is revealed: 1.) Austin will blackmail Brook Lynn using his knowledge about the switch to get her to withdraw her complaint and stop trying to sabotage his efforts to become involved in ELQ. 2.) Austin and Maxie grow closer with Maxie unaware that he's blackmailing BLQ 3.) Chase and BLQ get together as a couple with Chase developing a step-father type bond with BaileyLou resulting in Valentin becoming jealous/insecure about that relationship causing some kind of conflict or custody battle

I was hoping that Lola and Noah would get together near the end of her run. I think that they would've made a great match.

Was that referring to the fake hit that he made up to get her out of town when he returned from the dead or the real hit from before his non-death?

Could that mean that they're actually going to go with Jarly? 🤢🤮

This makes me sad, because I really was enjoying Gabi until they paired her with Jake. I liked her as the vampy schemer, but Jake has really sucked the fun out of her.

Plus Nikolas' non-murder wasn't for lack of trying on Valentin's part. He also thought that he'd murdered Nikolas as well. I have to say that I enjoyed a few things about today's episode. Looks like there was finally some movement on the stupid and pointless "Who Tried ti Kill Hayden," storyline. Alexis and Nikolas's conversation was pretty good. It was nice to see Ava back in HBIC mode. Also, I enjoyed Britt calmly telling Carly that she wouldn't cede control of her life over to her (because we know that's what would've happened had she given in and taken back up with Jason). And of course, I really enjoyed the scenes between Spencer and Trina. I admired the resolve that Trina showed not to give in to Spencer when there were moments where she obviously wanted to. I want them together, but he done messed and he's gonna have to work for it.

I'm pretty sure that Trina isn't a virgin. Wasn't there something a couple years ago where Carly found condoms in Joss's book bag that turned out to be Trina's that she was using with her drug-dealing boyfriend or something?

Yes, the internship did end up becoming a paying job.

I was hoping that they'd run into each other at the Metro Court.

I'll give you Joss, but how is Trina spoiled? When I was in college, several of the local restaurants served college students at discounted prices and some were even covered by our meal plans. Plus she's still working at the art gallery as well.

Maybe they can finally make Christina Comes Home for Christmas! 😂

I really enjoyed today's episode. I liked the scene between the Westbourne cousins. Britt as she is now is actually someone that I can legitimately imagine not being really upset with Nina for what she did. I also enjoyed Britt in her scenes with Spencer. She seems to have actually learned from her mistakes and is trying to do better. I also enjoyed the scenes between Portia and Trina. Portia is serious quoting Maya Angelou. I know that she's right, but I am still rooting for Spencer and Trina. Also, did my eyes deceive me or was there a little sparkette of chemistry between Portia and Nikolas in their brief scene at the Metro Court? I did think that it was weird that Spencer and Esme never mentioned Trina in their whole discussion about what led up to his confession. Maybe they have a no Trina talk rule or something.

Brook Lynn and Austin are cousins.

I just think that it would've been funny if they used Nikolas and tested his Y chromosome, because it would've come back as a match!

My guess is that IRL, the test would've come back as inconclusive because they'd have more shared DNA than two unrelated individuals, but less than half-siblings. Or it could've come back as negative if they used a strict shared DNA% cut-off.

My hunch about Valentin and Victor was correct! They used Alexis' DNA. It would've been interesting if they'd used Nikolas and tested the Y chromosome, because if Victor was the father there would've been a match.

I'm of two minds with this. If she actually learns to trust Jack and the bond that they've developed as father and daughter, I do think that does show growth. However, making the decision to tell the truth regardless of the consequences because it's the right thing to do is obviously much better and shows a greater degree of growth as a person.

I continue to find the teens to be the most interesting part of the show. It's almost making me think that they have a different set of writers because the writing for their story has been at a consistently higher quality than many of the others. I am continuing to enjoy Spencer and Trina; and am glad to see them get their first (albeit brief) 1:1 scene since Esme interrupted them on the turret. I am a little curious to see how this whole mess with Nina, Sonny, Carly, and Jason (and how involved Britt will be). Those secrets are just ticking time bombs for them. I am seeing some chemistry between Sante, but the pacing for their story is off, which makes it difficult to invest in them. I am definitely curious to see what happens with Valentin joining Liesel and Drew as Cassadine captives. And I wonder if my theory that Mr. Sheffield is Valentin's father will be proven correct. Also, will get some hints about Victor possibly faking Britt's Huntington's diagnosis?

It really is the best written story on the show right now. And I agree, it does seem like Esme is set to be the spoiler for Cam and Joss sooner rather than later. I actually think that they're starting to find Joss's voice; and the type of character that she's becoming really needs a rival to work as a protagonist.

I believe that he's supposed to be English on his mother's side.

I was also impressed with EM's channeling of Mini Carly because I felt a similar visceral reaction to her in those scenes.

Nina wasn't exactly doing right by Maxie by keeping the fact that Peter was alive and plotting to get one of Maxie's children to herself.

I agree. They could just call it a case of Illness Anxiety Disorder (formerly known as Hypochondriasis). I diagnosed myself with several illnesses due to Medical Student Syndrome back in the day.

I'm glad that I'm not the only one that's thinking along those lines; but I feel really silly for missing your post.