I would not yet call Joss a killer - legally perhaps - but in that moment, with a killer walking towards her with an axe raised to hit her and cause death, Joss did what many of us would have done. She had a gun and she used it to defend her life. And she was a d*mn good shot - two strikes, center chest. The man should have been dead before he hit the floor, but this IS a soap.
Yes, Joss left her DNA and fingerprints all over the Pawtuck house, but that is what Jack Brennan is for!
I love this turn of events for Joss - Brennan has been recruiting her since Christmas and she has proven her worth. She is ready, just not yet emotionally, as Colette pointed out - She's a kid! I hope Colette becomes her friend and mentor as Joss will need someone who understands.
The Thursday show was one for the books - all the storylines advanced. I think the show set a record for one eppy! A Sad Fairwell to JK and a huge thank you for the entertainment! I hope the man gets another Daytime Emmy with this week's work - he deserves it!
Great analysis - I agree with all your points.
I was sad to see Dex (EH) be killed off - why build up a character so promminently as a supporting player only to off him once his career is stable?
Best return - definitely Ric Lansing. He is on his best behavior at present. I look forward to when he is not. His scenes with Alexis are gold.
Most useless character - Lucky. Why is he back again? Seriously? What is his purpose? The only character I see him with is Liz....and she is wary.
Most dressed person - BLQ, 24/ 7. There is modesty, there is sexiness, and there is nothing happening. I respect the actress's life choices, but on screen, it is getting ridiculous.
Most looked forward downfall in 2025 - Drew.
Happy New Year Everyone at SOC. I hope we still have a show in 2026.
I find it hilarious that NIna is giving/ telling/ commandeering Willow with advice now that the video et al is out for everyone to see.
Nina has never had a good idea in her adult life, exception being with Crimmson. Everything else has blown up to bits and Nina is on the periphery of her family's lives. Why should she be the font of safety now?
Happy post turkey day! Thank you for your column and thoughts.
My two cents - it would have been more fun if Lulu spent the week faking her coma from Uncle Cyrus while she was testing her own strength. The Car and Mouse could have been exciting as she gauged her strength and options. The best scene of Lulu excapes was "Stranger Danger" James West standing his ground with Lulu and then with Maxie in full Mama Bear mode.
I look for to the Holidays this month, and the verdict from the Jury hopefully Monday.
One mistake - Drew did not want to send Scout to a boarding school. it was a private school that well to do parents send their children. Scout did not want to leave her friends or her school. Sam agreed as this was a unilateral decision on Drew's part.
I disagree that MIchael is taking the chicken way out regarding Willow. He is testing her. How many times has he asked - the whole truth, and her body language tells him she is lying through her teeth. I await Dark Michael.
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