Current Plots Discussion II: Discussing Today's Episode and Current Storylines

[Soapy Goddess]

3 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

Why does Jada have any relationship to Steve? Through her father? Was he a character?

Yes, Marcus Hunter.

[brisbydog]

9 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

It's cute how Paul/Xander can suddenly turn into a smitten 12 year old boy looking at Sarah.

Why does Jada have any relationship to Steve? Through her father? Was he a character?

Of course! Marcus Hunter grew up with Steve in the same orphanage and they reunited in Salem in 1987. He was a main character on the show for around 4 years. The actor who played Marcus, Richard Biggs, died very young and I'm sure the character is deceased to honour that.

 

Paul said when he first came on that he played Xander's love for Sarah like a teenage boy who had never been in love before, as he felt the character had had many seedy relationships but never felt anything like he did for Sarah and had no way to express it maturely. Now they both say it was time for their characters to grow up and they are playing it very differently this round.

Edited May 17 by brisbydog

[peachmangosteen]

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It's cute how Paul/Xander can suddenly turn into a smitten 12 year old boy looking at Sarah.

I hate it lol. The schmoopiness is annoying as hell to me. But thankfully, I can just fast forward. Still, I miss being able to watch and enjoy Xander scenes.

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Why trick him into committing a crime?

Because it's a soap opera.

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Anyone else think Boberett's issues have to do with his mother?

For sure. I'm thinking maybe his mother wasn't actually as nice as he remembers and he killed her, causing the split.

Edited May 17 by peachmangosteen

[brisbydog]

50 minutes ago, peachmangosteen said:

I hate it lol. The schmoopiness is annoying as hell to me. But thankfully, I can just fast forward. Still, I miss being able to watch and enjoy Xander scenes.

Because it's a soap opera.

For sure. I'm thinking maybe his mother wasn't actually as nice as he remembers and he killed her, causing the split.

He dropped the 'schoopiness' some time ago. That was how he did the initial Xander towards Sarah back in 2019-2020. He doesn't do that at all now.

As for Bobby. I think his dad killed his mom and threw her in a river and he saw it

[Retired at last]

But, regardless of how he got that way, I think the bigger problem is that most people don't care about the character of Everett OR Bobby. And to be invested in the whole DID situation, you have to care about both the DID person, as well as the people his character impacts, and I don't see that. I don't see anything positive about Stephanie as a character and the same about Jada. They are both pretty boring, minor characters.

[boes]

2 hours ago, brisbydog said:

As for Bobby. I think his dad killed his mom and threw her in a river and he saw it

Maybe his mom is going to be that cold case Jada was talking about?  I think she called her "Argyle Sweater woman"?  I think she said it was 20 something years ago though I could be wrong as I don't always listen as well as I should.....

[brisbydog]

30 minutes ago, boes said:

Maybe his mom is going to be that cold case Jada was talking about?  I think she called her "Argyle Sweater woman"?  I think she said it was 20 something years ago though I could be wrong as I don't always listen as well as I should.....

That was exactly what I got from that. You did good!

[Artsda]

Nicole needs to stop begging her brat daughter for any crumbs.  Holly accused her of gaslighting?  She is a terrible person throwing dead children at her. Kick her out.  Nicole should ship her off instead she gets day drunk skipping the job Chad gave her with no experience and cheating on her husband yet again.  

I hate Stefan, Paulina is a fool letting herself he played who boasting on how easy it was.  I miss Jake he was more tolerable.  

Paulina also still seems on her high horse considering what she's done to her own daughter and grandchild. 

[BuckeyeLou]

I found the Nicole & Holly scenes very emotional today.  Nicole has done some terrible things thru the years, but when Holly brought up her dead babies, my heart broke for Nicole & I understood her grief & tears.  I thought both actresses did a great job in those scenes.

[boes]

4 hours ago, BuckeyeLou said:

I found the Nicole & Holly scenes very emotional today.  Nicole has done some terrible things thru the years, but when Holly brought up her dead babies, my heart broke for Nicole & I understood her grief & tears.  I thought both actresses did a great job in those scenes.

I so agree, they were both outstanding.  As well as heart-breaking.  I remember so well when Nicole fell down the stairs and her terrible grief at losing that child.  Sure, she made it all worse by blaming Jen and trying to set her up but still, Nicole's losses over the years are all very sad.

She and Holly made today's episode worth the angst.

Eric, on the other hand, needs to get a nuclear wedgie and it can't happen fast, or often enough.

[DisneyBoy]

I thought he was pretty good today. Subtle enough in his "we're only friends...and that's ok" mentality. It was great seeing him and Nicole in close physical proximity again. Feels like ages since they've touched.

But the kiss? What a throwaway. Disappointing. That could have been built-up a little better, slightly more romantic, less comedic and abrupt. Come on Days - you're a SOAP, remember?

WTH was up with the time of day in this episode?? Stefan wishes EJ good morning, but Holly is doing homework after school and Nicole goes night drinking while EJ visits Paulina during business hours...and Ava says she just finished her shift at the Pub? Huh??

25 minutes ago, boes said:

they were both outstanding.

Meh. I thought Holly tried but the tears just weren't there. And her mea culpa with Marlena didn't quite capture whatever her mental state is supposed to be. She talks about feeling sorry and lashing out and feeling stressed and wanting a normal life and feeling trapped - a lot of feelings!  But I don't think the actress is mature enough to physically register all those emotions.

She was ok.

AZ, up until the drunken silliness, was awesome. The compounded impact of each cruel insult? You could see her body cave in. Daaaamn. It was great acting.

I know the bar has dropped a lot on this show and on all the remaining soaps, to the point that it's hard to know which performances to even applaud compared to what we used to see 15 years ago...but honestly, she's doing Emmy-worthy work. Bravo Ari! In spite of everything, you're going out with a bang!

Paulina is annoying even when doing something I approve of. Bye EJ!

...does anyone else feel like this EJ as DA plot was just a short term thing to raise the stakes for Holly and Tate? Seems like a throwaway now that it's done.

Will we ever see Melinda again?

This is the type of Marlena content I want more of. Her helping her family is good stuff. Liked her quietly processing what Nicole must have been feeling hearing her daughter explode on her like that, while giving Holly helpful advice.

[methodwriter85]

On 5/14/2024 at 9:13 AM, peachmangosteen said:

Still holding onto hope they'll let Sloan/EJ hook up at least once during this. The chem is so there.

The funniest thing about Dan F.'s version of EJ is that he has demonstrated chemistry with pretty much everyone, EXCEPT for Sami who this show is clearly keeping him in a holding pattern for. Hell, I was writing slashfics in my head during that scene where Rafe and EJ are on the cliff after Susan "died" while Rafe was bitter about his Nicole breakup, and I never thought I'd say THAT about Rafe of all people. 

It's nice to see Salem High again. It's been a 7-year absence. Since it looks like 

Spoiler

Felicity (teen with Down Syndrome) has been cast,

I'm assuming we should see more of the set.

Edited May 18 by methodwriter85

[SouthernChick]

I also enjoyed Friday’s episode. I felt bad for Nicole when Holly threw her mother’s dead babies in her face. Still, Nicole going out and getting drunk afterwards was stupid. Some role model you are Nicole. I’m also tired of Nicole cheating with Eric every time she is drugged or gets drunk. EJ may be an ass, but that doesn’t make Nicole’s behavior acceptable.

[Retired at last]

I don't think Nicole was ever meant to be a role model to anyone. I know that she is a very popular character/actress, but I have never cared for the character. And, her getting drunk and turning to Eric AGAIN just shows that there has been no real growth in her. Definitely, Holly's words were brutal and no one should have to hear things like that from their child, but, take your hurt feelings, maybe go home and have a drink, but handle it maturely. And, of course, EJ will see them.

[CanaryFan98]

15 hours ago, Artsda said:

Nicole needs to stop begging her brat daughter for any crumbs.  Holly accused her of gaslighting?  She is a terrible person throwing dead children at her. Kick her out.  Nicole should ship her off instead she gets day drunk skipping the job Chad gave her with no experience and cheating on her husband yet again.  

I hate Stefan, Paulina is a fool letting herself he played who boasting on how easy it was.  I miss Jake he was more tolerable.  

Paulina also still seems on her high horse considering what she's done to her own daughter and grandchild. 

Nicole has experience as a reporter working for The Intruder and with Jack in the past at the Spectator so that part makes sense to me. 

That being said I agree with the rest. Does Holly know about Nicole's Porn star past? I always thought it would be a great story if Holly dated some guy and discovered that his dad watched porn and found out it was Nicole. Then Holly would find out the dark side of her family history. However that's too character driven for this show. 

Even though it's a moot point given the RL drama surrounding the future of Nicole I rather see her deal with the sins of her past haunting her daughter than who she's currently sleeping with. 

Edited May 18 by CanaryFan98

[Sunrain]

On 5/18/2024 at 3:50 AM, SouthernChick said:

I also enjoyed Friday’s episode. I felt bad for Nicole when Holly threw her mother’s dead babies in her face. Still, Nicole going out and getting drunk afterwards was stupid. Some role model you are Nicole. I’m also tired of Nicole cheating with Eric every time she is drugged or gets drunk. EJ may be an ass, but that doesn’t make Nicole’s behavior acceptable.

Not suprised at all. Once a cheater, always a cheater. Nicole cheated on Brady with her beloved Eric. Eric cheated on classy Greta with his trashy Nicole. Mr. Priest's only hobby besides his god is to treat Nicole with the uttermost adoration which she deserve none. Evan an ounce of empathy is too much for these two losers.

EJ is fair game to get beaten by someone at his own game. Remeber when he raped Sami and then was having an affair with Abigail behind her back? It is about time he gets a little payback lol.

Maybe it's just me, I hardly feel sorry for any of these three in this situation. 

Edited May 20 by Sunrain

[CanaryFan98]

2 hours ago, Sunrain said:

Not suprised at all. Once a cheater, always a cheater. Nicole cheated on Greta with her beloved Eric before. And EJ's fair game to get beaten by someone at his own game. These two are meant for each other. 

Don't you mean Eric cheated on Greta with Nicole? Or are you referring to Nicole cheating on Brady with Eric? For all the talk about Brady's disaster of a love life he's loyal to the woman he's with. Eric always tosses aside good women(not including Sloan here) for Nicole who he never truly accepts as is.

So I find it very hard to find him sympathetic when Nicole screws him over.

[DisneyBoy]

Was there a time early on in the 90s when Eric and Nicole were just fun sweethearts?

They must have had their fans then...

[SouthernChick]

12 minutes ago, DisneyBoy said:

Was there a time early on in the 90s when Eric and Nicole were just fun sweethearts?

They must have had their fans then...

I remember they weren’t catching on with fans, so they turned Nicole into a vixen.

[DisneyBoy]

 

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Deidre has been extremely thin for years now. Almost emaciated looking. 

I'm not judging her by real life standards - the camera distorts things and adds ten pounds, as they say - but I remember her when they were doing the Stefano in Prague plot, and later with Stevano "mersmizing" Marlena into marriage, and it looked like she was wearing shapewear or something in both her gowns. Even at her re-wedding to John when SH debuted as Kristen, it was snug.

She's never been huge or anything, obviously, but it just seems like now she's...20 pounds thinner? Something like that.

Elderly people tend to have trouble holding onto their weight so I hope she isn't taking meds just to look "better" or something.

I mean, her entire wardrobe is made up of blazers so...

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I remember they weren’t catching on with fans, so they turned Nicole into a vixen.

Interesting. I wonder how long that initial phase lasted.

Edited May 20 by DisneyBoy

[CanaryFan98]

17 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

Was there a time early on in the 90s when Eric and Nicole were just fun sweethearts?

They must have had their fans then...

There was a time where Nicole was written as more of a mysterious heroine that Eric was trying to get to know. I didn't mind that version but yeah Nicole was turned into a vixen after she got with Lucas then Victor and that was the best move they did. Although based on what Nicole's sister, Taylor said about her at the time she was a black widow/toxic so I think it was always the plan.

Her being Eric's true love? Not so much Eric was gone for a whole decade while Nicole was onscreen with EJ and Brady then other love interests stirring up drama. She barely mentioned him at all until Eric returned as a priest then they went that route.

[DisneyBoy]

Cool! Thanks for the recap there. I remembered how Ericole started, vaguely, but not much else. When Eric left back in the day, was it on the heels of things ending with Greta? I know they later filmed a scene of GV telling Nicole he's going to Africa, but when it originally played out, what was the explanation for his leaving?

Nice to see Melinda today but boy oh boy, she really doesn't play the character's trauma does she? Hearing her talk about Haley was a joke. She didn't sound like she'd ever said the poor kid's name before, much less mourned her.

I hope this is all setting up Paulina's downfall as Mayor. Melinda may not be part of the Jude drama just yet, but once her role in it comes out, Paulina will look even worse in the eyes of the public.

Not saying I want Abe back as Mayor though. I mean, let's be real, they kinda slotted him in there to give him a purpose in Salem. It's not like he ever did much as Mayor. And the actor definitely looks like he's getting too old to do Mayoral stuff.

What should Abe's new function be, if he gets one?

I really wish EJ had known about Jude weeks earlier. This wrap-up is starting to feel rushed. Nicole's sloppy (and silly) kiss with Eric and now her dreaming of him? Really? And EJ suddenly feeling so threatened he wants the baby back (baby back baby back)?

Dan played his part really, really well though. You can tell this EJ really does love Nicole and wants to keep her, and is torn between possibly ripping her to shreds for betraying him and totally forgiving her because she can't help her attraction to Eric and he'll just love her all the more.

...it's weird seeing EJ be vulnerable in a love story. I know he felt badly about cheating on Sami, but really, he was afraid of jail and losing his company and losing the power he had over her more than losing her. Now, EJ seems like he really wants things to work with Nicole. I kinda feel for the guy. He's been good with Holly, protective, understanding of the Ericole history...

...Greg V had better bring it with whatever reunion is going to happen because even as someone rooting for Ericole, I have to admit, NicolEJ (is that their pet name?) is a strong couple.

Eric and Sloan are also pretty good, in spite of her being pissy and him being barely employed at 50. It feels like the timing to break both couples up is super off somehow. This show used to be so much better at building momentum...

Loving Chanel wanting not to see Paulina. Deserved.

Leo, you are a total creep for taking pictures of teenagers from the bushes. You should be arrested. I don't care if you're "press". They aren't famous. They're private citizens. You're a freak.

I really thought when Johnny said that EJ had flown in the same Doctor that had seen Nicole last year that we'd be seeing said Doctor again, and that she would play a role in unraveling the Jude storyline. But then...we didn't see her. Hmmm.

[Artsda]

Paulina rehiring an awful DA who was just as bad and now baby kidnapper is just stupid. She attacks EJ for using his office for helping his family? Pot meet kettle.  Melinda knows her hands aren't clean. 

I really don't get what Tate sees in the disaster that is Holly after all she did to him and what he's seen of her behaviour. 

I really wish someone would attack and lash out at Holly over her behaviour. Poor Holly has been through a lot? She did drugs and put herself in that situation. 

[SouthernChick]

When the truth about Jude comes out, I’m not sure that I will feel sorry for Eric and Nicole. Kissing each other behind their spouses backs and then claiming they are just friends to their spouses. 

[DisneyBoy]

What's weird is, they basically are just friends at this point. There hasn't been any really compelling romantic scenes between them yet, I'm sad to say.

That silly bit with Nicole dreaming of Eric was...so juvenile, especially after that dumb forced kiss in the foyer. I really wish the director had given that a few more moments to land, and made Nicole process what she was doing a bit more.

1 hour ago, Artsda said:

I really don't get what Tate sees in the disaster that is Holly after all she did to him and what he's seen of her behaviour.

Ditto. The trouble is, now that I know New Tate is almost a decade older than her, it's him I'm uncomfortable with and wanting Holly to run from!

Seriously though, I don't understand if we're supposed to like Holly or not. I get that she's a messy kid, and not the worst-written teenage girl character this show has seen (Ciara probably takes that title, with Allie close behind), but I'm not seeing her do enough good stuff to make me like her.

Tate's a dodo for liking her, but whatever - that's guys for you! LOL

Hopefully Holly does something significant to make up for hurting her mother like this...

[boes]

4 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

Leo, you are a total creep for taking pictures of teenagers from the bushes. You should be arrested. I don't care if you're "press". They aren't famous. They're private citizens. You're a freak.

That was so creepy.  While I didn't like the character GR played/plays on Y&R, he portrayed him just fine.  His "Leo" is a total miss IMO and grates terribly.  Obviously, Ron C. sees him very differently.  

Even if he wasn't so awful, the whole setup was.  This middleaged annoying man hides in the bushes to take pictures of two teenagers kissing and those two "teenagers" are being played by two actors who are in their middle to late 20's and LOOK IT, especially the guy.  You can only suspend so much disbelief.

DF was fabulous again, as he almost always is these days.  And wasn't it nice to not have to see Stefan or Ava??

[peachmangosteen]

11 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

The trouble is, now that I know New Tate is almost a decade older than her, it's him I'm uncomfortable with and wanting Holly to run from!

The actors are only like 4 years apart so there's nothing creepy about it. The problem is, the Holly actress can actually pass for a teen and the Tate actor absolutely can not lol. It's just embarrassing to watch him try imo.

[boes]

I really enjoyed today's show.  Dan F. was, IMO, again, terrific as EJ.  His - deservedly so - ruthless treatment of Sloan was believable, as was his brotherly concern for Chad.  Dan seems to be getting really good at living inside EJ's skin, giving us a view into this complex, badly flawed man who unexpectedly can be such a rock for those he cares about.  He's become my go-to character to watch and enjoy.

It was great to see Kate again, too.  She's always a power in her Mama Bear role and Ava would be wise to tread lightly around a woman who was buried alive and lived to tell about it.  I liked Roman acknowledging his absence during Eric's childhood, when John was "Roman".  That's rarely brought up anymore.

I still can't stand Leo but surprisingly, he fell into the background because Boberett and even Stephanie were pretty good today, especially at the bar.

Most of all, I love that this stolen baby storyline is starting to move at top speed.

Good job today, Show!

 

[BuckeyeLou]

I will second boes and say Dan F. is really bringing the passion into his acting...he was scary & threatening with Sloan, then truly compassionate with his brother, Chad(altho EJ is thinking of his connection to Clyde, EJ has lots of secrets that will come out too).  I got a kick out of the scenes with Bobeverett & Steph & Leo, and Ohhh, Bobeverett is triggered by Sloan getting manhandled by Eric.  I did get a kick out of EJ's line to Sloan about going to Milan to find a Billionaire husband(I believe Jessica's fiance is from Milan & is a Billionaire).  And I'm glad the baby Jude storyline is finally moving along.  

[DisneyBoy]

10 minutes ago, BuckeyeLou said:

I did get a kick out of EJ's line to Sloan about going to Milan to find a Billionaire husband(I believe Jessica's fiance is from Milan & is a Billionaire). 

Yeah, that had Ron written all over it.

So, I wish I could say I was enjoying the way this is wrapping up, but Dan's the only one bringing it so far. Sloan tried at some tears but didnt quite manage. I was hoping for more from Jessica.

...so now she's just going to take the money and disappear? Really? After like a year of this? Of her loving Eric?

I hope not. An actual resolution would be preferable. I really hated the abrupt exits from Sarah, Sami, Lucas and others these last few years. It's a lazy way to make an exit "exciting!" while keeping it open-ended. I'd much prefer everything being said and dealt with to Sloan vanishing into the night.

Does this new Abby theory jive with the scenes we saw of Clyde killing her? I missed the episodes that revealed the way she died...was he clearly randomly killing her instead of Belle, or was the dialogue flexible enough to allow for this new spin about it being deliberate?

Leo: SHUTUPSHUTUPSHUTUPSHUTUP!!!

 

[SouthernChick]

I echo the praise for Dan F. He plays EJ so well. He has become my favorite male character. And he has great chemistry with all of the cast. I loved his brotherly scenes with Chad today.

[Soapy Goddess]

Why was Kate threatening Ava today? Does she believe Ava was flirting with Roman?

Edited May 22 by Soapy Goddess

[DisneyBoy]

7 minutes ago, Soapy Goddess said:

Why was Kate threatening Ava today? Does she believe Ava was flirting with Roman?

Possibly, but also Ava worked with Clyde and has assassin Harris for a boyfriend, so there's little reason to trust her.

I adored Kate today! If looks could kill 😈

[DisneyBoy]

Was today Doug's last episode? I remember hearing it was coming up, but I was hoping for more Doug in it, if this was it. Obviously, they didn't know it would be at the time. Sigh. RIP Bill.

I really liked the idea of a family reunion to celebrate the house being restored. I'm guessing we won't see it though...until Doug's funeral? Sigh again.

BenAlex, calling Victor "Dad" is pretty telling. Is his fortune what suddenly cancels out everything Justin did for you? Also, get your damn feet off the desk, jackass.

This Prom plot is probably the first time I've really wished Jen L was playing Theresa in the midst of this total character assassination. Would be nice to see her all dolled up, with her son and almost husband, having a nice time. Jen really shone in happy moments and events (the bicentennial, the fashion show, etc).

Is Johnny getting an exit storyline? All this LA talk seems sudden.

Look, hopefully this doesn't sound cruel, but having a baby that might have disabilities just to prove you've open-minded characters, versus exploring a big career opportunity (and Johnny's done nothing career-wise since he showed up) and trying again for another child since you're young and you can seems like a no-brainer.

I have to eat my premature words - they did cast an actor to play the character with DS! Great to see it. That's a first for DAYS, right?

Two issues though: I don't know how old she's supposed to be (did I miss someone saying it?) and I'm having trouble understanding her dialogue. That's not uncommon for people with DS, but I've heard actors enunciate a bit better and hopefully that happens? Maybe it won't? Well anyway, at least there's some new representation happening.

The Abigail Anvils are dangling everywhere. Do TIIC really think we missed her?

 

[4evaQuez]

2 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

The Abigail Anvils are dangling everywhere. Do TIIC really think we missed her?

I'm not certain if they think we missed her, but aren't Abby, Ciara, and maybe Chanel the only successful young/youngish heroines we've had on this show in a while? (I'm not certain if I should include Sarah in this as the show does code her as middle-aged even though the actress is much younger than the character).

With no Cin on canvas, neither of Stephanie's potential pairings taking off, and I'm not certain how the audience is receiving Chanel and Johnny, the show probably thinks it needs Chabby as the youngish root for couple.

Additionally, DID Abby is the type of female heroine Ron loves to write for. Either Abby returns or prepare for another round of MarDevil and Sarah to be brainwashed into Samatha Evans.

 

[peachmangosteen]

3 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

I don't know how old [Felicity]'s supposed to be (did I miss someone saying it?) ...

14-ish, I guess. Aaron said she was a freshman.

[CanaryFan98]

4 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

Was today Doug's last episode? I remember hearing it was coming up, but I was hoping for more Doug in it, if this was it. Obviously, they didn't know it would be at the time. Sigh. RIP Bill.

I really liked the idea of a family reunion to celebrate the house being restored. I'm guessing we won't see it though...until Doug's funeral? Sigh again.

BenAlex, calling Victor "Dad" is pretty telling. Is his fortune what suddenly cancels out everything Justin did for you? Also, get your damn feet off the desk, jackass.

This Prom plot is probably the first time I've really wished Jen L was playing Theresa in the midst of this total character assassination. Would be nice to see her all dolled up, with her son and almost husband, having a nice time. Jen really shone in happy moments and events (the bicentennial, the fashion show, etc).

Is Johnny getting an exit storyline? All this LA talk seems sudden.

Look, hopefully this doesn't sound cruel, but having a baby that might have disabilities just to prove you've open-minded characters, versus exploring a big career opportunity (and Johnny's done nothing career-wise since he showed up) and trying again for another child since you're young and you can seems like a no-brainer.

I have to eat my premature words - they did cast an actor to play the character with DS! Great to see it. That's a first for DAYS, right?

Two issues though: I don't know how old she's supposed to be (did I miss someone saying it?) and I'm having trouble understanding her dialogue. That's not uncommon for people with DS, but I've heard actors enunciate a bit better and hopefully that happens? Maybe it won't? Well anyway, at least there's some new representation happening.

The Abigail Anvils are dangling everywhere. Do TIIC really think we missed her?

 

No Bill's last airdate is in July on Susan's birthday.

While I didn't miss Abigail she does have fans and so do Chabby. Yes I do think a lot of people miss her.  

[methodwriter85]

1 hour ago, peachmangosteen said:

14-ish, I guess. Aaron said she was a freshman.

Aaron and Felicity are siblings, it looks like. I kind of like that Aaron comes off as a total goofball, but I'm also hoping that a bad boy is on his way to Salem at some point. I'm hoping it's Parker- maybe they could echo 20-year old Brady and Teen Belle with Parker and Holly.

Echoing the love for Dan F. I was so unsure about him when he first showed up, but he's done such a great job of growing into the character and he's got such great chemistry with the entire cast.

[Artsda]

Alex really should have told Maggie to go to hell with Konstantine having an office. 

She should be ashamed of herself that he even knows and called him a con man while she has been blindly stupid and fell for everything so much so she proposed. 

 

[brisbydog]

I just want the kon krap over with. Didn't he have  to marry by months end or get deported?

[boes]

6 hours ago, methodwriter85 said:

Aaron and Felicity are siblings, it looks like.

I love Aaron already and I think I'm gonna love Felicity, too.  

I looked up Louis Tomeo who plays Aaron and he's got quite the resume for someone so young.  I completely buy his character and it's great he's not one-note in any way and believable as a teen, which he himself actually was so recently.  I like his friendship with Tate and I loved the brother/sister vibe between him and Felicity.

Show seems to have done these newbies right!

Edited May 23 by boes

[methodwriter85]

3 hours ago, boes said:

I love Aaron already and I think I'm gonna love Felicity, too. 

Felicity reminds me of this feisty gal with charisma on a reality show about young adults with Downs. Her name was Megan and I distinctly remember her telling someone that she thinks of herself as sparkling. This girl's vibe is similar. As for Aaron, he's a total goofball and I really like that. 

[peachmangosteen]

10 hours ago, boes said:

I love Aaron already and I think I'm gonna love Felicity, too.  

I looked up Louis Tomeo who plays Aaron and he's got quite the resume for someone so young.  I completely buy his character and it's great he's not one-note in any way and believable as a teen, which he himself actually was so recently.  I like his friendship with Tate and I loved the brother/sister vibe between him and Felicity.

Show seems to have done these newbies right!

I agree. Tate actually comes alive with Aaron as well and sorta kinda doesn't seem as embarrassingly non-teen like lol.

[DisneyBoy]

On 5/22/2024 at 6:16 PM, CanaryFan98 said:

No Bill's last airdate is in July on Susan's birthday.

Oh man....🥺🥺🥺

21 hours ago, Artsda said:

Alex really should have told Maggie to go to hell with Konstantine having an office. 

Little does he know she's trying to trap Kon, finally.

21 hours ago, brisbydog said:

I just want the kon krap over with.

Seriously. Just call the ISA and have him deported or arrested ot whatever. Do they STILL not know he faked Victoria's kidnapping?

19 hours ago, boes said:

I like his friendship with Tate and I loved the brother/sister vibe between him and Felicity.

I'm undecided on him (he seemed a bit broad, but whatever, it was his first day), and them as siblings. Is there usually any resemblance when DS is factored in with siblings irl?

[DisneyBoy]

Yeesh. Jessica doesn't quite know how to deliver a bombshell soap moment, does she?

Sloan admitting the truth was.....not very good. She keeps opting for attitude in moments that require raw honesty. Kudos to Greg for squeezing out a tear. She really didn't give him anything to work with. Neither did the script, but still...this was THE MOMENT. Make it land!

Hopefully tomorrow is better.

It's beyond weird to me how much I seem like EJ and Nicole now. Dan took a garbage relationship and somehow  (with the aid of sensitive writing) redeemed it. You'd never know he'd treated her badly before.

So maybe "redeemed" isn't the right word. Do those of you who remember the original EJ and Nicole 1.0 see this as a happy extension or evolution of that, or a completely new couple?

It's pretty glaringly obvious that Everett's got multiple personalities. How Jada, Stephanie, Rafe and the rest are only now considering the possibility is beyond me. Wake up people.

If Sloan really wanted to keep this going and there weren't real world pressures forcing a resolution here, couldn't she blackmail EJ with info from Melinda? He's got a long criminal record. Melinda's now the DA with access to all sorts of files...

Edited May 24 by DisneyBoy

[SouthernChick]

I loved the EJ and Nicole scenes. I loved that EJ told Nicole that she was the most wonderful woman he’s ever known. Burn, Samantha, burn!

[Artsda]

Chad is so against a punch? Hasn't he punch a lot even family members?

So saying Everett's name flipped him back? Marlena knows at least now. 

 

[Giuseppe]

Man, I could really feel the Disney emanating off Tate on Wednesday's show. I still keep expecting him to suddenly belt out a Broadway tune and am kinda feeling the same way about Aaron. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see them do some kind of choreographed dance number at the prom.

And I hate to say it, but I too had a very hard time understanding Felicity's dialogue. Turning on the captioning helped. I missed the fact that she's Aaron's sister.

2 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

Kudos to Greg for squeezing out a tear.

Did he though? I was thinking they added a drop of water on his cheek and then directed him to turn around, lol. And while Sloan's delivery of the news may have been underwhelming, I felt Eric's reaction was as well. At least what of it we've seen so far. 

I wish they had painted the Horton living room walls a new color instead of that ghastly pale green again, but at least they got a new modern couch, haha. That old antique sofa they had before looked so uncomfortable.

Edited May 24 by Giuseppe

[methodwriter85]

2 hours ago, Giuseppe said:

That old antique sofa they had before looked so uncomfortable.

It is forever the "Ciara got raped by Chase" couch to me, and I'm glad they finally got rid of it. 

2 hours ago, Giuseppe said:

Man, I could really feel the Disney emanating off Tate on Wednesday's show. I still keep expecting him to suddenly belt out a Broadway tune and am kinda feeling the same way about Aaron. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see them do some kind of choreographed dance number at the prom

The guy who played Aaron actually did Nickelodeon instead. I don't think he was ever the lead, though.

[BoredAtHome]

On 5/21/2024 at 10:47 PM, SouthernChick said:

I echo the praise for Dan F. He plays EJ so well. He has become my favorite male character. And he has great chemistry with all of the cast. I loved his brotherly scenes with Chad today.

It is a pretty low bar for the male characters. Roman "mushmouth," Eric "my character is completely based on other's reactions," John "I'm a worthless scenery chewing character," 
Shall I go on?