enchantingmonkey

I thought about that, too. Perhaps because she wasn't coming at him and asking him to remember her, like most others have, and he seemed to be amused that she looked at him like she saw a ghost. And, he was happy to see anyone that wasn't Eve or Jennifer. It's too bad we haven't gotten any scenes with Eve confronting Ben and struggling to deal with the injustice of him being a free man while her daughter is still dead. If she were using Jack as a kind of anchor in her life in the midst of the chaos of the Ben situation, it would give her desperation to get her hooks into a little more meaning. Even her bickering with Jennifer would come with a sense of familiarity. I wasn't bothered by Ben arguing that rape is worse than murder. Of course, he's wrong. But he has to find a way to live with himself in conventional society, and the mind will contort itself in all kinds of ways in an effort for self-preservation. While I certainly understand Hope's motivation, her determined efforts to get anyone to give her the goods on Ben are bordering on comedy relief. I loved the look on Jack's face as Kayla left him there at the table. Xander vs. Victor was good fun.

It was so refreshing to hear Gabi get to speak her mind openly and honestly with Abigail without all of the fangs and daggers. And, when they had Abigail actually sit and listen to her, rather than spit and curl her lip, I had a hunch that Abigail wasn't going to press charges. And since I rarely miss an opportunity to deride Kate Mansi's acting choices, I'll say that only once did I wonder what Marci Miller would have done throughout all of those scenes, lol. And then to have Jack and Jennifer have a real conversation that wasn't filled with all of the clunky dialogue and missed questions soap writers use to drag out a story...what was up with this show today???

Didn't we see a "JD" on one of the doors in Dr Rolf's House of the Living Dead? If I'm assuming that Jack is one of Rolf's reincarnations, I don't mind the similarities to Will's reintroduction. I remember Kristin saying they were doing important there, so it makes sense that the amnesia is one of the kinks Rolf is trying to work out with his serums. I'm even assuming there are more of them wandering around the Nashville area after that explosion. Add me to the list of those wondering what Marci Miller would have done with those scenes at Jack's door. Even when Kate Mansi is crying, she can't project a sense of deep hurt or vulnerability. Why didn't Gabi speak up when Rafe said she was responsible for Julie falling down the stairs? Julie falling down the stairs was her own stupid fault. Are we supposed to think the Gabi is so overwhelmed with guilt that she's lost all of her fight?

Last time I watched was the trip to Oklahoma, where Jennifer was a hardcore braggadocious twit, so why is she upset about an article that talks about her wealth and asks a valid questioning about providing your children with everything? Did she even understand what the article was actually about? I feel bad that any of these women have to apologize to Teresa, who seems like a good mother and a fun gal but can also be a rotten human being when it suits her interests. Since I've missed the show for a few weeks, I'm not sure how the forum is leaning in regards to Jackie but I already like her more than Teresa and Dolores put together, and she makes watching any scene with Melissa slightly more tolerable.

I've watched that at least 5 times. The only thing I can figure is that it was the sound of her smashing the envelope with paternity test results in her hand. The clap seems a strange way to demonstrate that but I can't think of anything else that makes sense in the context of that scene. Slightly disappointed we didn't get a glimpse of Eve's male companion, especially after all of those silly scenes of them not speaking to each while they were getting ready for the benefit.

"Every single second." Stefan vs. Gabi was good fun. I suspect he quickly gave up his plan to actually hurt her, as he realized he'd found a kindred spirit when she told him she enjoyed doing what she did to him. Sign me up for more of these two! I don't know what's gotten into Tyler Christopher but he's actually been bringing some life to his scenes over the past couple of weeks. A nice change of pace.

Missy Reeves is so good at heartfelt pain and remorse. She always tugs at my tiny heart a bit when she's given these scenes that, once again, demonstrate how much Jennifer's life sucks right now. I have faith that Marci Miller would have brought her own pain and vulnerability those scenes, rather than Mansi's usual bitch-face approach, but I thought MR gave those scenes their life. I'm amused at how many of the actors are playing their scenes with Kate Mansi as if they're acting opposite a capable actress. There were some scenes in which Tyler Christopher played them as if her laughable incarnation of Gabby had no impact on how he played it.

While it wasn't the smartest choice, I can see why Julie couldn't help but rub Gabi's nose in the fact that she'd found that envelope. It was a victory in Julie's mind and she was probably riding high on adrenaline. I love that they've just thrown a whole 'lotta fuel on the feud between Julie and Gabi. Can't wait for Julie to wake up!

Julie vs. JJ was good fun! I've loved Susan Seaforth Hayes since she was on Y&R, so I was pleased that Julie got to interact with so many different characters today. And she got to snoop through Gabi's belongings! Sorry, boes! :P

I do remember feeling like Camila Banus' delivery was a little more restrained than I was expecting, probably because I'd envisioned confrontations from the past played by stronger actresses. But there was plenty of praise here for CB that day. I was probably the only one who enjoyed Marci Miller more than Banus in those scenes. Didn't Nicole think she was dying when she asked Eric to take care of Holly? What else would a mother who thinks she's dying say to the man she loves in the midst of such an emotional moment? I don't think that makes Eric a strong contender to be the child's parent. If I had a vote, it would be for Maggie to raise her. She's her grandmother, she loves her and she'd have he best interest at heart...but then these fools wouldn't have anything to bicker about.

Is there any difference between Kate Mansi's Gabby and Abigail? That really made me miss Marci Miller. I was impressed that Tyler Christopher was able to pull off a moving performance with her. Ted was laying it on so thick that Ben's confession would be confidential that it sounded like a set-up from a mile away. I enjoyed Chad and Sonny's confrontation much more that I thought I would. You never know what those two actors are going to bring to a scene. Also enjoyed Kate and Will, although Lauren Koslow's hair looked like her stylist was mad at her.

Maybe Abigail decided to continue playing up the crazy after she attacked Gabi to make the "emergence" of Gabby more believable. With the way the show likes to throw logic out the window, it's difficult to know if things were thought out or thrown in for dramatic effect. I didn't know that Horton Square was an indoor mall but that does explain a few things, like Gabi's sleeveless dress. With the daily references to Ben being a serial killer, I'm just not sold on the Show wanting him to appear redeemed. It seems like they want it to be more complicated than that, and it's just that the Ciara/Ben fans don't seem to care. I find it to be one of the most interesting things about the show right now, the discussions here included. If only RSW were capable of a little more depth. Leo cares about the money and the lifestyle. I don't think he gives a damn about Sonny, which actually helps the story to work for me. And Freddie Smith is better at playing Sonny's reprehension and disgust for Leo than he is at convincing me he's in love with Will.

Due to the NDA, the Survivors aren't allowed to associate on social media prior to the show airing. Alec wrote "Fuck it" on the Instagram post of the pic of him and Kara, which one might assume was him saying he was posting a pic regardless of it not being permitted. There were also videos posted to Alec's Instagram story, so maybe that played a part in the show being so intent on him being uninvited to the Reunion. I like Alec and wish they'd change their mind, but I agree that we probably wouldn't of heard much from him.

What if it wasn't driven by good strategy, but a sub-conscious desire to return to that David (underdog) narrative they've been living with all game, and possibly all their lives? Stranger things have happened.

Interesting that Nick thinks that all of the Davids would vote for him to win even if he turns on Christian and Gabby. Overconfident, or is it that obvious out on the island that Mike and Angelina aren't playing a good game?

So many Bros, so little time. I'm drunk now, Alec.

The news of Brandon Barash taking over for Tyler Christopher was towards the end of September, so if you figure in that 6 month gap he should start airing some time in March.

I also thought Chandler Massey looked bored in his scenes today, which was disappointing because most of the scenes were relatively amusing. Greg Rickaart sure had fun, though, and I actually didn't want to throw things at Freddie Smith for once. Ciara and Ben held my attention throughout as I imagined it all as the moth being drawn to the flame. They'd be wise to cultivate some kind of friendship between Kayla and Stefan. The character of Stefan desperately needs someone to humanize him.

If I'm going to root for anyone in this dog and pony show, it's going to be Ben and Claire. I thought Ben should have kissed her after her impassioned monologue about not being quitters. I like the scenes of Ben messing with people's neckties because they're open to many different interpretations, and I appreciate that the show isn't trying to spin it in one direction. This is my introduction to Leo, as I wasn't watching when he was on earlier this year. I'll see how long it takes for me to stop thinking of him as Kevin.

This article speculates that he works for an investment firm. https://www.romper.com/p/what-is-gina-kirschenheiters-ex-husbands-job-matt-kirschenheiter-didnt-appear-on-rhoc-12160381

Vicki was on her best behavior this season, and I actually started to believe there might be a decent human being buried under all those fillers and botox. But she blew that all to hell in less than 5 minutes. The funny thing is that after she apologized to Kelly, she bitched to Tamra and Shannon on camera as to why she was justified in saying all of those rotten things. As far as the Housewives' game of chess goes, I think it was a smart move on Kelly's part. Vicki looked like a total asshole, and I felt some good old-fashioned sympathy for Kelly when the tears started flowing.

Will we have to wait until the last 5 minutes for Vicki's "shocking" claim? Because after this lackluster season, the only reason I'm watching the reunion is to see Kelly and Vicki go at it.

If Cary doesn't like drama queens, why is she on this show? Andy isn't paying them to braid each other's hair, hold hands and sing Kumbaya.

Not to mention that someone coming back from the dead is a "moment no one saw coming."

Oh, good catch! That explains the fist bump, which seems less likely to happen after Dan just gets blindsided. And Dan is resting his face against his other hand when he fist bumps, not standing up to get his torch. Those editing monkeys are so sneaky!