Episode 555 "Make it all Hazy"

[Dallas]

One Day at a Time has released episode 555 "Make it all Hazy".

In this episode:
- Will Lukas keep Daisy's secret?
- Brandy (Victoria's alter) gives Craig his test results
- Andy has a vivid dream
and MUCH more!

Episode theme song: "Baby, You Drive Me Crazy" Sam Smith

Enjoy!
Dallas

[Bre]

I think that Brandy forged the results from Craig's blood test to show that he has "HIV" I think this is just payback from what happened with Donovan etc... Meanwhile, I'm glad that Shane & Donovan seem to be proactive about the sudden change in Victoria. I guess it is going to take Eva some more time before she notices any substantial changes in her daughter herself.

I liked Nicholas & Robin becoming close and getting some insight of how serious he is about the priesthood in addition to his attraction to Andy. Meanwhile, Andy himself is fantasizing over the young (ha) priest.

Lawd Kim is trying is to play hardball with Tyler about releasing those photos/video of him and Daisy getting it on at her wedding to Bob. Only in soaps when a marriage like Daisy and Vinny is trying to get back on track it is news that can tear them apart possibly forever.

Dawn going to see Barbara was mature for herself. I like that in spite of not seeing her grandmother face to face she managed to convey her feelings before taking off. I wonder was Babs coherent enough to hear her granddaughter from behind bars. Poor Helen! She is going through a lot with Barbara, Dawn and falling for Adam again despite him wanting Robin. I do like them getting advice from her about what is it like in Raven's Meadow to see if Babs should go get much needed psych treatment.

Good Episode!
Bre

[Michael]

I had a feeling that was the nasty trick Brandy was going to pull, but damn! How ruthless. I still don't totally understand why Craig, of all people, is the object of so much of her ire (he mostly just... was upset he got dumped?!) but it's funny how crazed she is acting. I have no doubt that she's doctored the results to cause him trauma, though. Meanwhile, I liked how calculating she was with Robbie. Talk about someone who deserves what he gets, after the way he treated Victoria! I was amused at how Brandy acknowledged that there was ONE time she admired Victoria, when she chewed out Robbie. I do NOT get how Eva and Shane -- who are medical professionals! -- haven't at least considered the possibility that Victoria's DID has recurred. That's a pretty glaring diagnosis to have in one's past. I imagine people will become suspicious soon, though, which will only make Brandy more desperate and unhinged.

Poor Dawn. I'm sure she wanted a reaction out of some kind out of Barbara; it might not bring closure, but it would at least be cathartic. I liked how Adam and Helen were so concerned about her and this visit but also acknowledged that they needed to let her approach things in her own way. It was also wise of Helen to ask Robin for advice on Raven's Meadow... although Barbara is so far gone that of course she needs a mental hospital! But at least Helen is looking out for her. I do hope Dawn is able to pick up the pieces of her life and move on soon, though. She's so young and has been through so much trauma.


All the moving pieces with the Daisy/Tyler situation are really fun and soapy. For as much as Kim and Tyler have softened toward one another, she sure had no trouble turning on him the minute he proved to be a threat to her and Bob's plan. Truly no honor among thieves. (Not a criticism, BTW!) I like how many characters are roped into this whole thing. I do feel very bad for Vinny, though! He's a nice guy and has been trying his best for so long.

[Dallas]

Bre said:

I think that Brandy forged the results from Craig's blood test to show that he has "HIV" I think this is just payback from what happened with Donovan etc... Meanwhile, I'm glad that Shane & Donovan seem to be proactive about the sudden change in Victoria. I guess it is going to take Eva some more time before she notices any substantial changes in her daughter herself.

Michael said:

I had a feeling that was the nasty trick Brandy was going to pull, but damn! How ruthless. I still don't totally understand why Craig, of all people, is the object of so much of her ire (he mostly just... was upset he got dumped?!) but it's funny how crazed she is acting. I have no doubt that she's doctored the results to cause him trauma, though. Meanwhile, I liked how calculating she was with Robbie. Talk about someone who deserves what he gets, after the way he treated Victoria! I was amused at how Brandy acknowledged that there was ONE time she admired Victoria, when she chewed out Robbie. I do NOT get how Eva and Shane -- who are medical professionals! -- haven't at least considered the possibility that Victoria's DID has recurred. That's a pretty glaring diagnosis to have in one's past. I imagine people will become suspicious soon, though, which will only make Brandy more desperate and unhinged.

You two are clever to suspect that Brandy, might have, altered the results of the tests however, we will wait until we know for sure. Brandy, while she doesn't enjoy when Victoria is in control, she does support Donovan, which is why she doesn't love Craig. It's not that he was dumped, more so how he lashed out at Donovan. Of course, this is all a moot point if Craig really does have HIV. And yes, Michael, as time goes on, the more questions will be raised by Donovan, Shane & Eva. It's still early on in the story (and if they figured out it ASAP all the havoc that Brandy wants to create will not happen ) and there's much more to come. Like I said, Brandy does something very shocking in the fall that no one will see coming.

Bre said:

I liked Nicholas & Robin becoming close and getting some insight of how serious he is about the priesthood in addition to his attraction to Andy. Meanwhile, Andy himself is fantasizing over the young (ha) priest.

The Andy/Nicholas story is like a slow burn because they have to really fight their attraction to one another for it to be really meaningful; it wouldn't make sense for a priest to just end his vows because he thinks one man is attractive.

Bre said:

Lawd Kim is trying is to play hardball with Tyler about releasing those photos/video of him and Daisy getting it on at her wedding to Bob. Only in soaps when a marriage like Daisy and Vinny is trying to get back on track it is news that can tear them apart possibly forever.

Michael said:

All the moving pieces with the Daisy/Tyler situation are really fun and soapy. For as much as Kim and Tyler have softened toward one another, she sure had no trouble turning on him the minute he proved to be a threat to her and Bob's plan. Truly no honor among thieves. (Not a criticism, BTW!) I like how many characters are roped into this whole thing. I do feel very bad for Vinny, though! He's a nice guy and has been trying his best for so long.

Yes, this story did sort of turn into an umbrella storyline. There's a lot of moving pieces, for sure. I took love how quickly Kim can turn on a dime with people now, in a lot of ways she learned that from Bob. The picture that Kim took was bound to come into play and now that they feel like Tyler is getting closer to learning the truth about Felicia, they are going to use it. I agree – poor Vinny! Good guys finish last? Next episode is the aftermath of the picture.

Bre said:

Dawn going to see Barbara was mature for herself. I like that in spite of not seeing her grandmother face to face she managed to convey her feelings before taking off. I wonder was Babs coherent enough to hear her granddaughter from behind bars. Poor Helen! She is going through a lot with Barbara, Dawn and falling for Adam again despite him wanting Robin. I do like them getting advice from her about what is it like in Raven's Meadow to see if Babs should go get much needed psych treatment.

Michael said:

Poor Dawn. I'm sure she wanted a reaction out of some kind out of Barbara; it might not bring closure, but it would at least be cathartic. I liked how Adam and Helen were so concerned about her and this visit but also acknowledged that they needed to let her approach things in her own way. It was also wise of Helen to ask Robin for advice on Raven's Meadow... although Barbara is so far gone that of course she needs a mental hospital! But at least Helen is looking out for her. I do hope Dawn is able to pick up the pieces of her life and move on soon, though. She's so young and has been through so much trauma.

Yes, Dawn has been through a lot. This is a big reason why I made the decision to not put in her the Gen Next house … it felt like she needed time to regroup. I also liked the use of history with Robin going to Raven's Meadow before; it brought the triangle together for common ground. Will Babs go to Raven's Meadow? That's sort of the next phase of the story.

Thanks for reading and leaving comments!
D