So starting with episode 198, Dallas,
I really liked the confrontation between Chris and Vinny, because it showed how much Vinny actually cared for Daisy after all of the time that passed. They have definitely been through a lot together and having Chris as a common enemy now, there's definitely room for growth. I've always liked Vinny so hopefully he can lighten-up bland Daisy.
Is it bad that I wanted Donovan to say no to Andy's invitation of showing him around town? I just don't want to see the successful, smart and gorgeous Donny get sucked into the Andy-Vortex! Especially since Andy is supposed to be chatting it up with Craig. Again, it looks like Andy is going to be caught between two men for no good reason! Haha. I wonder how this plays out and how Donny gets worked into the gay scene, if at all.
Casey still rubs me the wrong way. I have to say cudos on the Trenyce thread! Having her feel like she was going down the same road with Casey that she did with Donovan. It was such a familiar feeling that I really want this to work out for her. Thinking back to how far she has come from the beginning of the series! Trenyce has had such a hard road, so I liked her interactions with Casey. Although it seemed like he was sort of guiding her emotions a little. I just don't want him to be a bad guy!
Onto the nutasha, I don't know who called her that before, but it just seems like her crazy side is showing a lot more lately now that she is madly in love. It was insensitive to ask Helen to be her maid of honor, but it was also sweet the way they discussed it... all up until the end when she demolished her progress and pretty much mistook Helen's kindness for an answer!
Is it just me or has Kim really degenerated into a housewife since her fling with Bob? & I absolutely LOVED Daisy and Trenyce double teaming against Chris!
Now for episode 199,
One thing I love that you're doing Dallas, is that almost every character on canvas has another side story going on. Donovan has the corporate side to him and Victoria is starting to harbor feelings for Robbie on the side. Then they have this huge storyline that has to do somehow with their father! That Christmas Card was so poignant because it was utterly creepy at the same time that it was warming. Obviously there father just wants to say hello and Merry Christmas, right? Haha. Cannot wait to see a turning point in this storyline as it is heating up quite nicely.
Helen and Casey keep running hot and cold on me and it is going to leave me with the flu! I can never tell where their minds are, which isn't a bad thing! Since it goes perfectly with their storyline. There's obviously something grander going on here and I cannot wait until we get to the bottom of it. But her flinging herself at Shane and Casey approving... that has got me so confused! Poor Adam. These two have been so bad at coming together in times of need. Always lashing out at one another. Give Dawn to Shane and Nutasha for a week and send Adam and Helen to one of those couples retreats!
Speaking of Nutasha, she had every right to be angry at Bob and Kim, especiallyw ith the way that Kim just up and told everyone about the engagement. I know that she is madly in love with Bob now... but this is their FIRST Christmas after Sofia's passing... Bob is clearly dealing with her death in a way that is only going to hurt Kim and demolish her friendship with Natasha. Who ever is the therapist in this town needs to start collecting the checks... I do have to say I loved how Robbie continues to be unaware of Leah's secret and I loved Leah's one-liner at the end about how lovely the ring was... even if she didn't mean it. I had to laugh at that!
I cannot believe you went the route of writing Chris off the canvas, although I'm sure I'm still jumping the gun here as he has a son with Trenyce, which means Chris can't be gone for good. I think the girls were right about having time to heal now. It was nice of them to let Chris keep shared custody of Andrew. We don't need to see a custody battle over the little tyke!
Nice way to end the Christmas episode Dallas, I am wondering how things will go from here. There's still so much potential, for sure. Glad to be able to jump right back into the series.
Mykee
The Helen/Casey storyline will keep people in the dark for a bit more. I'm glad you're interested in it though.