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

[brisbydog]

6 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

That scene today in the Square with Susan spazzing, Gabi yelling and Kat going bug-eyed is exactly the kind of stuff I hope disappears once Ron's work is finished on...Thursday is it?

I heard we get the new team on the 24th, right?

Tomorrow!!

[DisneyBoy]

Well...that was certainly a bright start!

Loved the colors for the street fair and the idea of having Gabi spend thousands just to make JJ jealous. Otherwise it looked like the fairbwiuos have raised about 12$ for the hospital.

Plus, it was a clever flex: Gabi not only makes JJ jealous but shows off her wealth, further embarrassing him.

Love JJ, though, so he has my sympathies.

Thomas and Charlotte are perfection. So nice to see talented kids playing normal children - who are usually so absent in the world of Salem.

Why does Chad always look happiest in makeup or disguises? If we had to suffer through Body & Soul, can Chad at least go out for a part in a touring production of CATS? I'd watch the hell out of thar storyline! 😄

Xander has no business attending community events in the town square. That doesn't sit right with me. Kinda wish wed found another use for him today.

Kayla's a lousy auctioneer 😄

Why am I feeling like RSW suggested/requested his plotline in this episode? The compliments and flattery were excessive. No, he's not worth 15K.

On the plus side, Stephanie of all people finally showed signs of a personality! Huh. Maybe the new writers relate to her. She's the last character I'm concerned about, but still...

Decent start. Kat is still out of place though. ALMC just plays psychos better I think.

[brisbydog]

Ron tropes:

Xander and Alex shirtless: Check
Alex auctioned like piece of meat: Check
Leo and his boyfriend salivating over straight men: Check
Leo suggesting said straight man if purchased could enjoy a 3way: Check
Stupid dream fake out: Check
Xander acts stupid: Check

Bring on the new writers!

Edit: Attendee/Organizer of fundraiser Xander/Chad could each save the hospital by writing a personal cheque and still have money left over but plot requirements trope common sense!

[rcc]

Too much Leo and Alex for me. FF 98 percent of this. Lol

[brisbydog]

1 hour ago, rcc said:

Too much Leo and Alex for me. FF 98 percent of this. Lol

I am truly shocked Ron didn't go out on them planning a date and fulfilling all his fantasies 

[CanaryFan98]

5 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

Well...that was certainly a bright start!

Loved the colors for the street fair and the idea of having Gabi spend thousands just to make JJ jealous. Otherwise it looked like the fairbwiuos have raised about 12$ for the hospital.

Plus, it was a clever flex: Gabi not only makes JJ jealous but shows off her wealth, further embarrassing him.

Love JJ, though, so he has my sympathies.

Thomas and Charlotte are perfection. So nice to see talented kids playing normal children - who are usually so absent in the world of Salem.

Why does Chad always look happiest in makeup or disguises? If we had to suffer through Body & Soul, can Chad at least go out for a part in a touring production of CATS? I'd watch the hell out of thar storyline! 😄

Xander has no business attending community events in the town square. That doesn't sit right with me. Kinda wish wed found another use for him today.

Kayla's a lousy auctioneer 😄

Why am I feeling like RSW suggested/requested his plotline in this episode? The compliments and flattery were excessive. No, he's not worth 15K.

On the plus side, Stephanie of all people finally showed signs of a personality! Huh. Maybe the new writers relate to her. She's the last character I'm concerned about, but still...

Decent start. Kat is still out of place though. ALMC just plays psychos better I think.

JJ comes from a rich family so I don't think he's that embarrassed or should be anyways.

I agree about Thomas/Charlotte I hope that they buck the trend and we can watch these kids grow up in real time(as long as Days still exists).

[brisbydog]

7 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

 

Xander has no business attending community events in the town square. That doesn't sit right with me. Kinda wish wed found another use for him today

Why? He probably is a high level donator and he's no less a reformed criminal than anyone else in town.

[DisneyBoy]

Yeah, but he....shot Marlena there during her last huge wedding to John.

That's pretty unforgivable.

 

...or was it Clyde? No, Clyde shot Abe. Right?

It's getting harder to remember LOL.

[brisbydog]

13 minutes ago, DisneyBoy said:

Yeah, but he....shot Marlena there during her last huge wedding to John.

That's pretty unforgivable.

 

...or was it Clyde? No, Clyde shot Abe. Right?

It's getting harder to remember LOL.

Marlena wasn't even there today. Besides he was aiming at Eric.

He did run into Marlena in the Square at Eli and Lani's wedding and she scolded him then so all resolved.

Edited Yest. at 12:43 AM by brisbydog

[DisneyBoy]

16 minutes ago, brisbydog said:

He did run into Marlena in the Square at Eli and Lani's wedding and she scolded him then so all resolved.

Not in my book! 😄 You don't get to shoot the star actress, Hollywood Walk Of Fame Icon and then just...just....buy hot dogs!! Not in MYYYY Salem!!! *morphs into Paulina Price*

How did the episode end by the way? I saw Sarah apologize to Philip but missed the rest.

[HelenCrump]

5 minutes ago, DisneyBoy said:

 

How did the episode end by the way? I saw Sarah apologize to Philip but missed the rest.

Sarah apologized to Philip while Xander lurked in the background, watching with suspicion.

[brisbydog]

13 minutes ago, DisneyBoy said:

Not in my book! 😄 You don't get to shoot the star actress, Hollywood Walk Of Fame Icon and then just...just....buy hot dogs!! Not in MYYYY Salem!!! *morphs into Paulina Price*

How did the episode end by the way? I saw Sarah apologize to Philip but missed the rest.

I'm not a Marlena fan so I don't care. He has every right to buy hot dogs. If Marlena can embrace Ben after what he did to Paige then a stray bullet is no biggie

Sarah apologized. They both vocalized that Sarah knew. Xander was seen lurking with the hot dogs and we were supposed to think he overheard.

 

 

[boes]

I'm taking a break from Show for a while.  Yesterday, and today, I read what Show was going to be about and who was going to be featured and I just couldn't do it. 

I'm sure I'll tune in again sooner rather than later but right now it's just too annoying and boring at the same time to bother with.  I'll be checking in to see what you all have to say because there's no way I can quit you guys, ever.

Edited Yest. at 05:17 AM by boes

[brisbydog]

20 minutes ago, boes said:

I'm taking a break from Show for a while.  Yesterday, and today, I read what Show was going to be about and who was going to be featured and I just couldn't do it. 

I'm sure I'll tune in again sooner rather than later bur right now it's just too annoying and boring at the same time to bother with.  I'll be checking in to see what you all have to say because there's no way I can quit you guys, ever.

But tomorrow is the dawn of a new Ron free era!

[Giuseppe]

Is it weird that I thought Chad looked really cute in the rainbow tiger make-up? Lol.

I was kinda underwhelmed by the fundraising stuff. They kept talking about the huge turnout, but it looked more like the last hour of the event when most people have gone home already. I know extras cost money that's not in the budget anymore, but I miss the days when the show would have TONS of extras for stuff like this and it would really help make the show feel alive. 

EDIT: I thought today started the new writing regime. Is it tomorrow?

Edited Yest. at 02:29 AM by Giuseppe

[TimsLove25]

On 4/21/2025 at 10:01 AM, norcalgal said:

Haven’t seen today’s episode yet, but I hope that in the process of faking their united front, they actually rediscover the brotherly bond they genuinely felt before the forged letter revelation.  Heck - this is a constant trope in romantic comedies - male and female characters fake a relationship which later becomes a real romance.  So why not do this with a sibling relationship?  😁

The  whole fallout with them has rom com feels, and I'm not mad at it. They've had a break up. Now we need a missing each other montage and then "pretending" trope of them being a United Front, up to and including the part where Phillip's fraud is made public, and Phillip decides to leave town...only to have Xander stop him at the airport. No, I'm not kidding.

[DisneyBoy]

10 hours ago, Giuseppe said:

EDIT: I thought today started the new writing regime. Is it tomorrow?

Yeah now I'm confused too.

11 hours ago, boes said:

I'm taking a break from Show for a while. 

I saw this coming...but it still makes me sad :( We need you to help us assess the changes, both good and bad, that the new regime implements.

But not at the cost of your happiness, of course.

You tell it like it is. And make me guffaw loudly in spite of myself.

10 hours ago, Giuseppe said:

I know extras cost money that's not in the budget anymore, but I miss the days when the show would have TONS of extras for stuff like this and it would really help make the show feel alive. 

100%. There weren't even other kids there.

8 hours ago, TimsLove25 said:

The  whole fallout with them has rom com feels

Interesting take. I like it!

12 hours ago, brisbydog said:

If Marlena can embrace Ben after what he did to Paige then a stray bullet is no biggie

As Don Draper once said, you'll be shocked how much that didn't happen. At least in my head.

Truly, I try not to think about those dark days. The Ben worship made no sense.

[ASpring1900]

12 hours ago, Giuseppe said:

I was kinda underwhelmed by the fundraising stuff. They kept talking about the huge turnout, but it looked more like the last hour of the event when most people have gone home already.

They had the "background crowd" noise amped high up, though. Sometimes it was hard to hear the dialogue over it (I was watching with headphones, so maybe that distorted the sound).

[Giuseppe]

40 minutes ago, ASpring1900 said:

They had the "background crowd" noise amped high up, though. Sometimes it was hard to hear the dialogue over it (I was watching with headphones, so maybe that distorted the sound).

Maybe, because I also said to myself that the background noise wasn't even very loud, lol.

Saw on the DAYS Facebook page that the new writer episodes definitely start today, so I'm looking forward to watching this evening.

Edited Yest. at 03:37 PM by Giuseppe

[brisbydog]

I found it strangely poignant to see Rachel with her former fake parents. I think with female writers in charge they may explore Sarah's complicated bond with that child. Ron never cared, Sarah literally handed her BABY away to Kristen and then moved on to making Xander jealous with Brady. I did like new Rachel a lot, but it wasn't a really jarring recast, especially since we have not seen the character since February.

I wonder what Kristen was going to offer Xander? I wish he had let her make her pitch.

Maggie bidding on Chad to save him from an awkward date was so precious. I hope they bring the kids along to soothe Charlotte's worries.

God, Cat is twitchy.

Why on earth is Ava in a Tibetan Monastery?

Kayla with EJ was good; she hates him but she also has empathy, and I liked his reaction to knowing Sami was there.

Do we believe a newer, kinder EJ is really on offer? And will he listen to that recording device before Rafe ever gets around to it?

[CanaryFan98]

I think EJ will be empathetic to a point. I personally think Little Rachel shot him and I see EJ protecting her. However he also won't be above using it to his advantage also if needed.

Speaking of Kayla this was a good day for her. I thought her scenes were the best she got a POV(her valid reasons for despising EJ), and interacted with characters that this show seems to forget she's connected to(JJ namely). Maggie talking about how important she is for the hospital was quite poignant as well. The only thing missing was her interacting with Steve and it feels like months.

I mean it's only the first day but there seems to be a bit more nuance and acknowledgement of ties we always mention are ignored and shouldn't be. 

Edited 22 hours ago by CanaryFan98

[DisneyBoy]

8 hours ago, brisbydog said:

Why on earth is Ava in a Tibetan Monastery?

Yeah. That was Ron Corny.

8 hours ago, brisbydog said:

And will he listen to that recording device before Rafe ever gets around to it?

For real - what's taking Rafe so long? Give the tape to JJ to listen to FFS.

8 hours ago, brisbydog said:

God, Cat is twitchy.

Yeah, she's grating on my nerves.

8 hours ago, brisbydog said:

I did like new Rachel a lot, but it wasn't a really jarring recast, especially since we have not seen the character since February.

No way...didn't we see her like, 4 weeks ago at the most?

Anyway I also like the new girl and she looked and sounded a bit like the original,  too. Good casting.

Maggie saving Chad and making a huge donation was awesome. So sweet.

[BuckeyeLou]

Thought this was a good show to end the week:  A lot of intense, personal scenes.  So, who has the missing memory card?!  Does EJ think Belle put it there & is still lying to him?  Is EJ pretending to be a "kinder, nicer person"?  I was sad during the break-up scenes between Rafe & Jada...it was a very adult civilized conversation, but I felt bad for both of them.  Will Rafe really take the FBI job?  I always like the sibling bond between Rafe & Gabi(both Gabis), I got a kick out of Brady reminding Gabi of what she did to him!   As for yesterday's show, I was happy to see the new Rachel, she is cute & was very natural on-screen.  I am glad the show remembered the bond between Rachel & Sarah.  Kristen looked like she was wearing a very sexy lingerie, not appropriate for a family gathering!  I laughed when Kristen threw her drink on Xander & he Had to take his shirt off!  Maggie bidding a Million dollars for a 'date" with Chad was funny. Thomas & Charlotte were cute & got some lines, but gads, the actress who plays Catt waves her head around so much & makes strange faces & acts like she is 16 years old, its very distracting.  

[norcalgal]

25 minutes ago, BuckeyeLou said:

the break-up scenes between Rafe & Jada...it was a very adult civilized conversation, but I felt bad for both of them. 

Yeah, the highlight of today’s episode was the mature, honest conversation between two adults ending their relationship. Very adult of both of them, but sheeeesh, Galen Garing just canNOT elevate his acting ability, can he?  At best, his reaction was as though finding out he lost a sock in the dryer.  

[DaphneCat]

1 hour ago, BuckeyeLou said:

Is EJ pretending to be a "kinder, nicer person"?

Yeah, so far, I'm not buying it and I'm not sure I actually like it.  It's one thing to try and redeem someone, it's another entirely to have him become a completely different person.  "Good" EJ could very easily become sanctimonious and REALLY boring.

[Retired at last]

On 4/24/2025 at 6:23 AM, DisneyBoy said:

f Marlena can embrace Ben after what he did to Paige then a stray bullet is no biggie

What about what he did to her own grandson, Will?

I think EJ is going to fake a nicer, gentler EJ. But, didn't he already start lying? Seems like I remember reading that in a recap. I think he is lying to protect Rachel, but I also think he will let Kristen take the blame.

It seems like the whole "who shot EJ?" story is already lame. He woke up in about 2 hours, they haven't even started arresting innocent people yet, and the vast majority of the viewers already think we know who did the shooting. I wonder if they filmed all of the people who had a motive to shoot him and we may eventually see those clips?

And, come on - Rafe never thought to look for the thumb drive and EJ has it??? Was Rafe a favorite of Ron, because he isn't getting any decent stories now?