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Post by mae00 on Apr 15, 2024 14:17:47 GMT -5
I really hope something about Steve and Kayla watching each other's favorite shows gets them to talking to each other. It's time they worked this out.
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Post by gapeach on Apr 15, 2024 14:47:18 GMT -5
I agree with everyone. Steve & Kayla both love each other and hopefully they can make things right. He needs to call her at Midnight only to get a busy signal because she is calling him!!
I am glad that Stephanie is going with Hope & Aiden.
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Post by Kpatch on Apr 16, 2024 6:48:10 GMT -5
Chapter 444a
Marlena, John, Belle and Shawn were having dinner at the Penthouse Grill on New Year’s Eve. Marlena and John entwined their arms to drink out their champagne flutes and he gave her a kiss.
Belle leaned toward Shawn. “I was so surprised that you came out tonight. Surprised and happy.”
“Your mom is a hard lady to say no to.” He glanced at Marlena who nodded at him. “Besides, I’m going away for a while, so this is the last time we’ll see each other.”
“What?” Belle leaned away, incredulous. “What do you mean?”
Without looking at her, Shawn explained, “I’m going out of town on a special assignment.”
“What kind of assignment?” Belle demanded. “Where are you going?”
“I’m not at liberty to say, but I’ll get in touch when I can. Meanwhile, you’re welcome to move back home if you want.”
“Special assignment my ass.” Belle angrily tossed her napkin on the table. “You just want to get away from me,” Belle decided. When Shawn didn’t say anything, she said, “I’m right, aren’t I?”
“Belle, let’s not make a scene, okay?”
“I agree with Shawn,” John stated. “It’s New Year’s Eve, a time to celebrate. My only wish for the New Year is for Brady to come home.” He looked at Marlena. “Can’t you pull any strings, Doc?”
“Well, you know that Brady voluntarily decided to extend his stay at the Betty Ford Center. His coaches agree that letting him out during the holidays would be too tempting. All that drinking.” Marlena set her champagne glass on the table and sighed.
“I know we’d all keep an eye on him,” Belle continued, “but if he wanted a drink or a hit, he’d find a way.” She reached for her father’s arm. “I’m sorry, Dad. I wish he was here too.” She glanced at Shawn and fought back tears.
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Post by André DiMera on Apr 16, 2024 7:00:32 GMT -5
Wonder where this assignment, if there is one, will take Shawn. Hopefully it will be quite a while before Brady gets out.
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Post by doolfan4life on Apr 16, 2024 12:30:11 GMT -5
I want to feel bad for belle but I am actually glad Shawn is taking a stand right now
I hope they work it out but she needs to work for it a bit
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Post by Trey on Apr 16, 2024 12:50:35 GMT -5
I don't feel bad for the position Belle is in. However, I think Shawn needs to make up his mind if he wants to stay or go. No more limbo for either of them.
Same for Kayla. She's hurt, and it's understandable.
But a marriage cannot sustain without emotional intimacy and shutting your spouse out.
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Post by heroicmuse on Apr 16, 2024 20:11:41 GMT -5
I wonder if Shawn really has an assignment. I almost forgot he and Belle were on the outs.
I'm glad Brady stayed put. He's not ready to be around alcohol yet.
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Post by Kpatch on Apr 17, 2024 7:25:49 GMT -5
Chapter 444b
When JJ, Gabi, Abigail and Ben walked out of the Chinese restaurant on New Year's Eve, Gabi checked the display on her phone. “It’s still early. It’s not even 10 yet,” Gabi noted. “We could head over to the town square to get a good spot to watch the ball drop on the Jumbotron,” Gabi suggested.
Abby wrinkled her nose. “I don’t know about that,” she complained. “Standing in a packed plaza for two hours is not my idea of fun.”
Ben eyed Abigail lasciviously. “We could go home and celebrate early.” He pulled her toward him and kissed her lips. “Start having a different kind of fun.”
“You can go home if you want,” JJ stated. He looked at Gabi. “Don't forget, I promised Maggie we’d stop by before midnight.” He turned toward Abby and Ben. “They’re having a big New Year’s party at the mansion.”
“We?” Abby said, a little panicked.
JJ read his sister’s panic correctly. He could see she was worried about seeing Justin. “You don’t have to come if you don’t want to.”
“A party?” Ben’s ears perked up. “At a mansion? They got free food and beer?” Ben asked.
“You just ate!” Abby reminded him, thumping his head lightly with the heel of her hand.
“Yeah,” JJ answered. “They’ve always got the best food at Maggie’s. And lots of it.”
“Then what are we waiting for,” Ben quipped.
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Post by André DiMera on Apr 17, 2024 8:17:49 GMT -5
Sounds like Ben’s more interested in eating than anything else. Glad J.J.’s going to visit Maggie.
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Post by heroicmuse on Apr 17, 2024 8:36:51 GMT -5
I thought Ben wanted sex but it seems he's more interested in the party. He and Abby are such a mismatch, and it's going to be very awkward with Justin there.
I hope Gabi's New Years resolution is to treat JJ properly.
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Post by mae00 on Apr 17, 2024 10:11:40 GMT -5
Abby and Justin are going to have to move past this mess one way or the other. It's a small town and they are bound to end up running into the other one. And Abby knew that getting involved with a relative was going to result in having to see them at family functions if they didn't work out. I don't see Abby and Ben staying together after this.
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Post by doolfan4life on Apr 17, 2024 12:39:29 GMT -5
Should make for some fun drama
Might get some idea of how Ben will react if he is the psycho killer in the making or just an immature piece of eye candy
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Post by Kpatch on Apr 18, 2024 6:24:55 GMT -5
Chapter 445a
Nicole rocked Holly in her arms. “You are such a good little girl. Yes you are.” She looked up at Rafe. “I know she’s a little young for a New Year’s Eve party, but I figured there are people here who’d want to spend time with her.”
“Like me,” Maggie cooed as she walked up. “May I hold my granddaughter?”
“You certainly may,” Nicole answered as she gently transferred Holly from her arms to Maggie’s. “Say, where’s Philip and Chloe? I thought for sure they’d be here.”
“I did too,” Maggie admitted without taking her eyes off the baby. “I called Philip and left a message but I didn’t hear back. I suppose he didn’t feel up to celebrating after losing Titan.”
Nicole recoiled. “Losing Titan? What do you mean?”
“Didn’t you hear?” Maggie asked. “It’s in all the papers.”
“I’ve been distracted,” she smiled as she adjusted Holly’s onesie while Maggie held her. “What happened?”
“Philip was ousted. One of the board members orchestrated a hostile takeover of Titan. No one really knows what happens from here, but it’s no longer a family business,” Maggie said sadly as she placed Holly back in Nicole’s arms. “Well, not our family anyway.”
“Poor Philip,” Nicole stated.
“Poor everyone else who’ll probably lose their jobs,” Rafe added.
Maggie glanced at Sarah and Xander. “I’m sure all the executives will end up getting fired. Xander says he hasn’t heard anything yet, but once the holidays are over and everyone’s back in the office, I expect he’ll get some bad news too.”
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Post by doolfan4life on Apr 18, 2024 6:28:39 GMT -5
Nicole has been distracted that she doesn’t even realise her bff had a mental breakdown and left town
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Post by André DiMera on Apr 18, 2024 7:47:47 GMT -5
Makes sense that Nicole’s been distracted. She’s missed a lot.
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