DAYS Round Table: The Baby Secret Is Out (Partially, Anyway) (Read 201 times)

[heroicmuse]

Hi everyone!

Here's this week's questions:

1. Nicole reacted to the news by taking baby Jude from Eric's arms, no questions asked. Was her reaction underwhelming or did it make sense to you?
2.Was there anything geniuine in Sloan's tears and claims of fear of losing ERic and grief over the loss of her own baby as she confessed to kidnapping Nicole's child and passing him off as their adopted baby?
3. Eric still doesn't know he's Jude's father. How do you think he will find out?
4. Everett/Bobby appears to have DID. Do you think this story is better, worse, or the same as when Abigail had DID?
5. Speaking of Abigail, why do you think that Chad keeps mentioning her diary?
6. What disappointed or aggravated you the most on this week's Days of Our Lives?
7. What was your favorite scene, story, or quote from this week's Days of Our Lives?

[horizon]

1. Nicole reacted to the news by taking baby Jude from Eric's arms, no questions asked. Was her reaction underwhelming or did it make sense to you?

I couldn't believe Days BOTCHED it. After all the trials and tribulations Nicole reacted like a light switch. No confusion, no questions, no doubts just OK the baby is mine isn't it wonderful.

2.Was there anything geniuine in Sloan's tears and claims of fear of losing ERic and grief over the loss of her own baby as she confessed to kidnapping Nicole's child and passing him off as their adopted baby?

I am sure the miserable human being felt some sorrow and guilt, but I am lost past caring. What Sloan pulled off was atrocious and she should fully pay for her it. She can stuff her self pity in a sack.

3. Eric still doesn't know he's Jude's father. How do you think he will find out?

Very sad that Eric is STILL in the dark about his paternity and frankly I have no idea how he will find out and at this rate he might not for the longest time. I hope not. I want him to find out as ASAP.

4. Everett/Bobby appears to have DID. Do you think this story is better, worse, or the same as when Abigail had DID?

Too fuzzy on the Abigail ordeal but I like parts of this story especially as the Jada angle is coming more into focus plus Stephanie adds some intrigue. Marlena on the other hand is deadening the story. What else is new.

5. Speaking of Abigail, why do you think that Chad keeps mentioning her diary?

A bit inconceivable that Days keeps pounding this table. I am hoping that Abigail comes back but I have no intel on that.

6. What disappointed or aggravated you the most on this week's Days of Our Lives?

The botched climax with Nicole and the baby was unreal. Also, I have no interest in the Chanel baby story and Theresa the character is just too shallow to care about as she keeps pinging back to equally shallow Alex. Plus, I wish the actor portraying Tate was younger and acted more like a late teen. And I can't stand Sloan.


7. What was your favorite scene, story, or quote from this week's Days of Our Lives?

Favorite story is probably the movement on the baby Jude tale with Sloan finally being pinned to the wall and what can you say about Jude who is truly adorable.

The banter between Theresa and Brady about him being better that someone who is with a psychopath like Kristen was amusing. Also, I liked Aaron's bizarre nickname for "Tateo and Holliet."

Speaking of amusing the conflicted reaction of Jada to Bobby in jail was hilarious as the snotty woman who prominently struts her police gear appears to have unresolved feelings for Bobby remaining.

[ProudTVJunkie]

1. Nicole reacted to the news by taking baby Jude from Eric's arms, no questions asked. Was her reaction underwhelming or did it make sense to you?

Christine: This was the big scene, and it kind of fell flat. There should have been confusion and denial. Nicole should have resisted, not wanting to get her heart broken by another lie. Instead, she just immediately grabbed the baby.

Maybe they're going with Nicole has always known the baby was hers, and that's why her reaction was so immediate, but for the viewer, this lacked drama.

2. Was there anything genuine in Sloan's tears and claims of fear of losing Eric and grief over the loss of her own baby as she confessed to kidnapping Nicole's child and passing him off as their adopted baby?

Christine: Again, this felt sort of anticlimactic. Sloan was upset, but it felt like she should feel more desperate than she came across.

3. Eric still doesn't know he's Jude's father. How do you think he will find out?

Christine: This could be a while. I think they're going to want to make Eric suffer for a while. I'm curious to see if he eventually figures it out or if someone tells him.

I'm not looking forward to Eric finding out because it likely means the end of EJ and Nicole, and I like them a lot as a couple.

4. Everett/Bobby appears to have DID. Do you think this story is better, worse, or the same as when Abigail had DID?

Christine: This is much better than the Abigail debacle. At least they are laying the groundwork for some serious childhood trauma having been the root cause of Everett's DID.

Personally, I think that so far, the writing on this DID story has been much better, and the actor is doing a great job of making it believable.

5. Speaking of Abigail, why do you think that Chad keeps mentioning her diary?

Christine: I just don't think they know what to do with Chad except have him tied to Abigail. I know a lot of people would like to see the character return, but I can't say I really care.

6. What disappointed or aggravated you the most on this week's Days of Our Lives?

Christine: I wish we could get rid of Konstantin already. And Theresa/Alex/Kristen is just a bore until the reveal of Victor's true heir happens.

And Johnny keeping the job offer from Chanel was disappointing. Even if he has no intentions of leaving Salem, he should be talking to her about it.

7. What was your favorite scene, story, or quote from this week's Days of Our Lives?

Christine: Getting to see Bill Hayes one more time onscreen!
-The realization that Everett/Bobby are the same person and why was satisfying, even if I did suspect DID was the answer.

-Johnny and Chanel talking through the issues of moving forward with this pregnancy.

-The teen storyline is finally starting to grow on me.

[Kpatch]

My responses:

1. Nicole reacted to the news by taking baby Jude from Eric's arms, no questions asked. Was her reaction underwhelming or did it make sense to you?
It was a poorly done cliffhanger. They should have ended with Eric at the door with Jude instead of handing him to Nicole. Her reaction should have been one of disbelief and a million questions instead of instant joy and acceptance.

2.Was there anything geniuine in Sloan's tears and claims of fear of losing Eric and grief over the loss of her own baby as she confessed to kidnapping Nicole's child and passing him off as their adopted baby?
She’s not sorry about losing the baby. She’s sorry about getting her foot caught in the door and most likely losing Eric. The scenes when she was confessing the truth to Eric were really poorly acted by Serfaty. She seemed more annoyed than upset.

3. Eric still doesn't know he's Jude's father. How do you think he will find out?
I don’t have any guesses or preferences.

4. Everett/Bobby appears to have DID. Do you think this story is better, worse, or the same as when Abigail had DID?
I think it’s better because it’s more subtle than when Abigail had it. And because we didn’t know him before he came to town, the audience was left guessing. I’m not crazy about Blake Barris, but the story has potential.

5. Speaking of Abigail, why do you think that Chad keeps mentioning her diary?
I really hope it doesn’t mean she’s coming back unless it’s Kate Mansi. Chad and Abby were the most boring couple. Chad is boring all by himself too so I have no interest in any of his storylines.

6. What disappointed or aggravated you the most on this week's Days of Our Lives?
How often Marlena is on screen. The way the reveal about Jude is being portrayed. Very tepid. I get annoyed every time Johnny says “it’s Chanel’s body.” I agreed with EJ that it’s Johnny’s baby and that’s what matters, not the fact that Chanel is carrying the baby. And I hated Nicole’s dream about her and Eric. Blech.

7. What was your favorite scene, story, or quote from this week's Days of Our Lives?
I like seeing Chanel and Johnny. I like Johnny standing up to EJ.

[carolineleg]

1. Nicole reacted to the news by taking baby Jude from Eric's arms, no questions asked. Was her reaction underwhelming or did it make sense to you?

It was really odd, like maybe we were meant to remember that she always thought Jude was her baby? But some statement from her like "I knew it" would have helped. Didn't work for me at all.

2.Was there anything geniuine in Sloan's tears and claims of fear of losing ERic and grief over the loss of her own baby as she confessed to kidnapping Nicole's child and passing him off as their adopted baby?

Yes. Sloan isn't evil, without Melinda she would never have even thought to do this, and while she probably held back at bit on Jude because she was always waiting to be found out, she obviously cared for him.

3. Eric still doesn't know he's Jude's father. How do you think he will find out?

Real results in EJ's safe. Nicole will look eventually.

4. Everett/Bobby appears to have DID. Do you think this story is better, worse, or the same as when Abigail had DID?

Can't speak to that because I was on a break and missed Abby, but I do love Blake B so I'm enjoying this round.

5. Speaking of Abigail, why do you think that Chad keeps mentioning her diary?

Cause she is clearly about to rise from the dead. Her two year deathaversary is upon us.

6. What disappointed or aggravated you the most on this week's Days of Our Lives?

No Xarah. They got engaged, it was lovely, and then they are off screen for the week. I feel like we get 4x a week of Ericole stuff and almost zero of the one couple I want to see.

7. What was your favorite scene, story, or quote from this week's Days of Our Lives?

I liked Bobby hitting Eric. Cause I hate Eric.