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I cried at the beginning because it reminded me so much of my father. He had Alzheimer's for 12 years and at his day care, dancing was the thing that would get him "back." And I am engaged, so he missed my wedding too. It was triggering, but in a good way I think. The case was interesting; I remember a face blindness storyline on another show, although I can't remember which show (could be Criminal Minds since I recently rewatched the series). Long-term, I am concerned how the patient will be able to interact with her children without some sort of additional brain surgery. I am in it for the long run, unless there is a severe downhill turn from the pilot.

I found Beckett to be super delicious looking when he was in Vic's flash forward. Those glasses did it for me!

I hope that Colter runs into Mallory again. I adore Katharine Isabelle and hope we see more of her. He could run into her randomly as her new identity and location. But honestly I would not have trusted Colter to keep me safe if I just saw my uncle sneak up on him and knock him out. Unless she was just going because he’s hot. No judgment.

Love Island does this with their water bottles and neon signs, so there’s got to be some money in it. Back to the actual show, I am still having trouble remembering names and characteristics.

This has me hooked already. I did feel the ick with Johnny kissing Cely, but hopefully that drama between those two does not take up all the airtime of the show going forward. Callum, Liberty, and Jessica on the second episode trying to prepare for the duels was too funny. @AManfred, from what I understand, the filming was 3 weeks with no viewer input, just challenges and islander voting off (still not sure how they get dumped from the island, since Ray and Jessica are still around). I am hoping Imani does not fall for Johnny. He's basically the original version and Leo was Johnny 2.0 in the most recent LIUSA season.

I hope that, should there be a season 2, that MJW (don't remember his name on the show) is added to the core cast and that both psychologists work on the same team. One does court cases while the other does real-world helping, and they alternate who does what. MJW is now out of The Resident, so it's not completely out of the realm of possibility. Add to that the possibilities of L&O crossovers since the same network, I can see a lot of possibilities for this show to evolve. I do like the show just fine as it is, but I do see where some improvements can be made.

According to something I read on another site, Dez pooped his pants on the second trip and that was why he was so angry and mouthy. (Info from Nick Viall’s pidcast.)

And Kenzo didn't even have his heart rate raised the most by Carmen (instead by Hannah), so his holier than thou jealousy was unwarranted at best and insanely manipulative and controlling at worst. I am concerned for when she goes back to her pre-show job (bottle service person) that things will become very bad, very quick. I still do not believe in Marco and Hannah AT ALL. Marco was a true love 'em and leave 'em guy up until the day before his entry in LI, so I don't think he magically changed his spots upon meeting Hannah. I never saw chemistry between them. (Also, I do not believe in the slightest Marco is 22.) Multiple islanders have mentioned that Marco and Hannah spent a lot of time strategizing on how to win. And the editors helped them out by the dead mother speech and Bergie's treatment of Taylor right before finale voting.

Big Jim has a wife/new baby daughter (Ace is the godfather). Bobby Pin has been pining after Crystal, no other relationships that we have been shown with him. I get the two of them mixed up a lot as they have very similar sizes and hair. When I see them next to each other or in the same scene, I can tell them apart no problem. Is Crystal only going to be part of the Florida team long enough for the crossover match, or is it permanent? Bobby Pin will not like that when he was finally making progress in their relationship. I told my SO that I fully expect, maybe not until third season, for Stacy to become a female DWL wrestler. I too am curious about how effed up King Tom left the DWL and its finances in.

I think she just used Bergie to get into the villa and now she sees she’s stuck unless he goes after somebody else. She saw a way out. She didn’t want to be Carmen though, which is why it is a lot more passive than she could have been. Then Taylor can be the “wronged” party.

When Kay Kay mentioned to Keenan how she's excited for her mom to meet Keenan, I figure (if they both make it to family night) one of two things will happen - either KK's mom will love Keenan and we see where KK gets it from (apologist/bad history with men, etc) or we will see KK's mom go into scorched earth mode with both of them for KK being so gullible and needy and Keenan for being such an effective gaslighter. It would almost be worth suffering through more of them to see that, and I still want others off my screen earlier (sadly, Carmen/Kenzo and Hannah/Marco are all safe). If Johnnie remains after this dumping, she needs to go be buds with Kyle or Matia. Imani with the cold shoulder to Kyle - I have no idea what happened with them, and then her running to Bergie (friendship couple or savvy game play). At least Bergie didn't fall for it (yet, unless Taylor whichever initial leaves). My ideal 4some to go (well, 3some, since Hannah O has already been named off). Zay also leaves (questionable personal and political views at best, downright scary views at worst, racist/homophobic/misogynistic tendencies possible). Then I actually would be fine with Mike going. (Hannah O's gone, Destiny doesn't go backwards with her affections). I would leave Keenan and Leo just to continue to stir up stuff and make things interesting/dramatic. For the remaining girl, I would have trouble picking. I am curious how Johnnie could move going forward, but I know Bergie will not let the other Taylor leave. I can't see Jonah letting his Taylor go either. (Which means that Johnnie will leave, unfortunately.)

They both go the same gym and allegedly have the same trainer and some mutual follows (personal relationships not influencer followers if that makes sense). They may know each other on the outside and it’s not love at first sight as they have portrayed. Not sure if true or not.

I am still side-eyeing Carmen/Kenzo and Hannah/Marco after hearing some rumors/thoughts about their relationships. I am getting more invested in Imani/Kyle. I have zero faith in Kay Kay. I feel like she needs to do a Liberty and just completely leave, because she is not giving other people a fair shake and believing all of the nonsense Keenan is spouting. Hopefully, they will have movie night or tweets to let the islanders know what really went on the entire time.

Tonight’s episode was a bit crazy. I doubt Kay Kay is actually done with Keenan. She will keep going back. Hoping she brings somebody else back with her (Brandon?). I wasn’t feeling Rob but I kind of want Carmen to take him back for the hijinks. Leo and Keenan are both on my poop list.

Sam’s motive would have been money, no? He is a corporate fixer and negotiator. This could have been an extreme version of that.