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Chelsea @ soapcentral.com 
This week I learned that claustrophobia can be cured by sex. Thanks, DOOL! It's good to know that you're on top of the latest medical breakthroughs. Chloe and Lucas got it on in an elevator! Chloe's still gorgeous, Lucas still has bad hair, but at least this plotline is mildly interesting.
EJ and Nicole on the other hand... They were in the next elevator over, and the difference was astounding. I really, really like those two together.
And poor Sami... okay, I can't say "Poor Sami," with a straight face. Hopefully now that both of her men have moved on, she'll get some good revenge, plot something, etc. I want a return to the Sami of yore!
What else? Um, Daniel and Chelsea still creep me out. It's not the age difference that bothers me so much as the fact that watching the two of them together is akin to watching grass grow. We were bombarded this week with Bo's disapproval, and OMG, it's so much like how Doug didn't approve of Bo and Hope... Daniel and Chelsea must therefore be just like Bo and Hope! Give me a fricking break. They are not just like Bo and Hope, because Bo and Hope have oodles and oodles of chemistry, and Daniel and Chelsea have none.
Speaking of lack of chemistry, there's Morgan and Phillip. *snore*
At least Tamara Braun is around to keep things interesting as Ava! I love her so much. John destroyed the disk with his memories this week, but I have a feeling that he'll eventually get them back somehow and go back to being the old John. That's too bad however, I'm quite enjoying this incarnation. Maybe they can take a page from General Hospital's book and pull a Jason Morgan on John? Jason still hasn't gotten back his memories and it's what--twelve, thirteen years later?
Choosing not to have children is one thing. But, physically not being able to have kids is a complete tragedy. It’s unfair to any man or woman who has to go through it. So, I don't want to see like I'm sensationalizing infertility. But, in the realm of Soap Operas, Days may have found a very interesting way to develop a story line around the condition. The writers can do a lot with the story because they picked the perfect character to play it and it is a story line with multiple layers.
First, Chelsea’s never been one of those characters who talked about growing up and having a big family. She was certainly missing a sympathy chip during the Artimus and Demarquete story line. And, she grew up as an only child. So, we get to see the story line evolve from the beginning. The very first time that Chelsea ever thought about having children is the moment when she found out that she couldn’t.
Then there’s her family. I loved the way Bo immediately knew that Chelsea would be at the hospital and went to comfort her. It reminded me of the scene a few weeks ago between Chelsea and Hope. My heart really breaks for Chelsea. Rachel Melivn, Peter Reckell, and Kristian Alfonso have the potential to bring such depth to this story line. Hi-fives for all three of them!
Next, I know I’m asking too much, but if the writers actually remember history correctly, Chelsea Brady was once Chelsea Benson- the happily adopted daughter of loving parents who did not give birth to her. Chelsea always speaks very highly of the Bensons and by all indication, had nothing less than a wonderful life with her adopted parents. Eventually, she should get to the realization that infertility doesn’t automatically equal no family.
Finally, there's the possibility of having a surrogate carry her child. By the time Chelsea finds the right guy, Ciara will probably have been SORASed enough to carry her half sister's baby. That's a SL that has "soap opera" written all over it. Especially if they are in love with the same man!! (Sorry, I can only be serious for a short amount of time :) )
Cheers,
Laurisa
As part of your ever faithful Two Scoops duo, Tony and I are always ready to share our thoughts on our favorite guilty obsession with you. We hope you'll do the same with us! We appreciate all the feedback that we can get!
I was watching the recent scenes with Nick and it struck me that this Horton boy needs a serious make over. Sure, he's coiffed, committed, and granted-
BUT, something about Nick is a little....well....not as exciting as the Nick that we first met. Remember this guy
yeah, I want him back. Here's a few suggestions for a Nick make-over 1. Stop being a doormat for Chelsea.
I'm sure that Nick is fascinated with Chelsea and thrilled that he landed the hottest girl at the prom. But, I question whether or not Nick really loves Chelsea. It seems like he's more in love with having a girlfriend. She isn't very into him as a boyfriend, and Nick needs to realize that, pack up his beakers and test tubes, and move on with someone else.
2. Get as excited about life as he is about his work.
Why is he so pumped about being able to make the work green thanks to a carbon thingy, but when it comes to people in his own family (Hope, Maggie, Ali) he doesn't seem to have much to do with them? Family connections is what makes Days great and this character doesn't seem to belong to a family right now.
3. Make a friend.
Oh how I miss little Abigail! She really was a good friend to Nick and I enjoyed their interactions. Something tells me that if Nick had someone to confide in, problem #1 would be going away. Come to think of it...if it were Abby, that would take care of problem #2.
Cheers,
Laurisa
As part of your ever faithful Two Scoops duo, Tony and I are always ready to share our thoughts on our favorite guilty obsession with you. We hope you'll do the same with us! We appreciate all the feedback that we can get!
Sami and Lucas- I'm not Lucas's biggest fan, but I do have to say that no one flatters Sami like Lucas does. A few weeks ago he told her that if he were to make her a DVD he would say, "Good morning" "You look beautiful today" and "I love you". I shed a little tear for Sami. She may have chased after her fair share of men, but Lucas is her grand prize. When this couple is good, they are great. Unfortunately, those moments are too far between. Couple grade= C
Sami and EJ- Of course there is the white hot chemistry between the two actors; the juicy background story between the two characters who have done so much to please their families; and an adorable son. But, as long as the writers refuse to deal with the rape, these two can't become a legitimate "supercouple" It's a shame too because these two actors are mesmerizing when they are on screen together, even if they are just reading the phone book. Couple grade= B
Marlena and John- Not only are they both alive but, new John's "devil may care attitude" makes me stand up and cheer for this couple. Not only is John great comic relief, but Marlena is forced to step up and become a strong woman to deal with smarmy John. Together, they make for great TV even if it isn't the TV we're used to see from these two. Couple grade= A-
Belle and Shawn- These two will soon be leaving our fair Salem, but in the mean time, fans who cheered for Shelle have an excuse to party. The couple finally started their "happily ever after". If they do have to leave, I'm glad that Brandon Beemer and Martha Madison have done justice to the characters that Kirsten Storms and Jason Cook originated, taking them from eager teens into matured adults. Couple grade= B
Steve and Kayla- Who doesn't love Patch and Sweetness? You have to appreciate a woman who wouldn't give up on her husband even after he's presumed dead...for over a decade. The couple's balance between stoicisms and compassion is what makes them great. My only complaint is that they can get a little boring when they are not presented with a juicy story line. Unlike Sami and EJ, I couldn't watch these two read a phone book. Couple Grade= A-
Chelsea and Nick- These two definitely got it right. Neither of them need to change at all to make them a great couple. Their problems come into play when Nick tries to act self righteous or Chelsea tries to act like she doesn't need Nick. All it all, these two are a good young love story. Time will tell if they can keep it together. Couple Grade= B+
Max and Stephanie- It should be noted that I am including them in the list as a couple- a big step for me. Yes, they are related. And, viewers do not want to forget that. But, Darin and Shelley look great and act great together. At this point, it's going to take a great (and I mean super-above-all-others-love-fest-for-the-ages) story line to get these two into supercouple status- especially when most viewers can list a plethora of other pairs for each party. Update: I found a picture of them together. Couple Grade= C-
Bo and Hope- They were my pick for favorite couple of 2007 and they still remain my favorite couple today. One of the main reasons is that I like both characters individually. They can go out, separate from each other, and hold their own story line without having to be around the other all the time. Isn't that what makes a successful relationship in real life? Couple Grade= A+
Tony and Anna- I adore this couple. They manage to mingle upper crust sophistication with downright slapstick comedy. They get left over story lines, side bar lines, and minor roles- yet these two still keep me entertained every time they are on screen. Couple Grade= A+
Philip and Chloe (Version 2.0)- I like the second reincarnation much better that the trial run. Phillip is older and grown into his delicious Kiriakis genes. Chloe is getting better. Problem is, she's still married and still kinda boring. If this couple is going to make if off the ground, Chloe needs to change her marital status and get a little more "punch" in her step. Couple Grade= C
As part of your ever faithful Two Scoops duo, Tony and I are always ready to share our thoughts on our favorite guilty obsession with you. We hope you'll do the same with us! We appreciate all the feedback that we can get!
Cheers!
Laurisa
As part of your ever faithful Two Scoops duo, Tony and I are always ready to share our thoughts on our favorite guilty obsession with you. We hope you'll do the same with us! We appreciate all the feedback that we can get!
Cheers!
Laurisa
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