Episode 487 "End Up on the Rocks"

[Dallas]

One Day at a Time has released episode 487 "End Up on the Rocks".

In this episode:
- Dawn departs for the summer camp
- Jeff & Leah's divorce hits an unexpected snag
- Andrew overhears information that leaves him unsettled
and MUCH more!

Episode theme song: Tidal Wave by Karmin

Next episode: Sunday July 22

Enjoy!
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[Bre]

Hey, Dallas- A Thursday Episode sweet

Dawn/Barbara/Adam/Andy/Helen : If I was Dawn I wouldn't be a happy camper (Pardon The Pun) if my parents were sending me to a place that I had no interest of going. All was missing was Helen sending her off with a packed lunch because it seemed that she wasn't listening to her daughter who was upset over not going to camp. I think Barbara is the one who really believes that this camp has a chance to " pray the gay away" and I think she is going to learn how to love her granddaughter no matter what. Adam, however seemed torn about sending her off and I liked that he and Andy share the same sentiment too about Dawn and this bible camp.

Leah/Jeff/Robbie/Victoria : I'm not sure if this forced marriage is a great idea. Yeah, I get that it is going to be full of romance and comedic moments. But it seems as if Jeff is still in love and Leah and he too like Robbie is in love with two women. Meanwhile, I'm wondering if Leah is going to hide this from Robbie because she wants to be with him again. I'm glad Victoria told Robbie to get to stepping. It seems that Robbie wants his cake and eat it too regarding both Leah and Victoria. Not to mention that Victoria is still in love with him too. Something tell me that this quad is only heating up throughout the rest of the summer and beyond.


Andrew/Paige : I thought at least that Paige would see her best friend off although she got a date with Andrew. It seems that he was insecure when he heard about Meggan looking for the other baby he was switched over as Chris and Trenyce son. It seems that Andrew is going to be a gray character since he still has a strong hatred towards Chris regarding his mother and Frederick. And Paige isn't the type of character to put up with a lot mess for him for long. These two have a promising start together.

Good Episode

Bre

[Michael]

Wow, I really hate Helen and Adam for doing this to Dawn. I get why Helen wants to placate Barbara, but prioritizing her feelings over their daughter's emotional well-being is so crappy. And I have a sense that this is all going to blow up and Dawn is not exactly going to have a pleasant little summer at camp. (I admit that I still don't really get why she is going -- they haven't been able to force her to live under their roof, but she's suddenly going along with this whole plan that she hates? If I were her, I would've just stayed at Shelley's!)

The judge forcing Leah and Jeff to stay married reminds me of 1990s Days! It's completely crazy but should make for some entertaining soapy complications. I felt bad for Victoria when Robbie came to talk to her, though I noticed that he didn't actually say he wants to be with Leah. Victoria probably should just cut bait at this point, though. It's been years, and Robbie keeps jerking her around and keeping her dangling on the line instead of just committing. It's always one thing or another.

I like how you're using other events going on in town to keep giving Andrew and Paige material. I hadn't thought of how Trenyce and Chris looking for their child might affect him, but it's a clever note to play. Of course he's going to feel some kind of personal connection to that situation.

Hope your trip has gone well!

[Dallas]

[quote author=BreDawn/Barbara/Adam/Andy/Helen : If I was Dawn I wouldn't be a happy camper (Pardon The Pun) if my parents were sending me to a place that I had no interest of going. All was missing was Helen sending her off with a packed lunch because it seemed that she wasn't listening to her daughter who was upset over not going to camp. I think Barbara is the one who really believes that this camp has a chance to " pray the gay away" and I think she is going to learn how to love her granddaughter no matter what. Adam, however seemed torn about sending her off and I liked that he and Andy share the same sentiment too about Dawn and this bible camp. [/quote]

Michael said:

Wow, I really hate Helen and Adam for doing this to Dawn. I get why Helen wants to placate Barbara, but prioritizing her feelings over their daughter's emotional well-being is so crappy. And I have a sense that this is all going to blow up and Dawn is not exactly going to have a pleasant little summer at camp. (I admit that I still don't really get why she is going -- they haven't been able to force her to live under their roof, but she's suddenly going along with this whole plan that she hates? If I were her, I would've just stayed at Shelley's!)

I think the general consensus is that Adam & Helen are not doing the right thing here but the decision has been made. In some upcoming episodes, you will actually hear Adam admit that he thinks he made the wrong decision. The next part of the story is fun because there are some new characters entering the scene; new blood is always fun to explore.

Bre said:

Leah/Jeff/Robbie/Victoria : I'm not sure if this forced marriage is a great idea. Yeah, I get that it is going to be full of romance and comedic moments. But it seems as if Jeff is still in love and Leah and he too like Robbie is in love with two women. Meanwhile, I'm wondering if Leah is going to hide this from Robbie because she wants to be with him again. I'm glad Victoria told Robbie to get to stepping. It seems that Robbie wants his cake and eat it too regarding both Leah and Victoria. Not to mention that Victoria is still in love with him too. Something tell me that this quad is only heating up throughout the rest of the summer and beyond.

Michael said:

The judge forcing Leah and Jeff to stay married reminds me of 1990s Days! It's completely crazy but should make for some entertaining soapy complications. I felt bad for Victoria when Robbie came to talk to her, though I noticed that he didn't actually say he wants to be with Leah. Victoria probably should just cut bait at this point, though. It's been years, and Robbie keeps jerking her around and keeping her dangling on the line instead of just committing. It's always one thing or another.

HA! I loved 90 Days, so maybe I was inspired by that. I just knew that there would have to be a wrinkle; Jeff and Leah automatically getting a divorce would have made this all too simple and that's the last thing I wanted. This now creates another conflict for Jeff/Meggan; Leah/Robbie and Leah/Victoria. I too would have enough of Robbie if I was Victoria, and that's a side that we will start to see more and more of.

Bre said:

Andrew/Paige : I thought at least that Paige would see her best friend off although she got a date with Andrew. It seems that he was insecure when he heard about Meggan looking for the other baby he was switched over as Chris and Trenyce son. It seems that Andrew is going to be a gray character since he still has a strong hatred towards Chris regarding his mother and Frederick. And Paige isn't the type of character to put up with a lot mess for him for long. These two have a promising start together.

Michael said:

I like how you're using other events going on in town to keep giving Andrew and Paige material. I hadn't thought of how Trenyce and Chris looking for their child might affect him, but it's a clever note to play. Of course he's going to feel some kind of personal connection to that situation.

I really enjoy writing for these two; they are different from any other coupling I've done before. The news that Trenyce & Chris are seeking their bio child will impact Andrew, but the question ... how? He claims to have changed during the ice storm, but old habits die very hard.

Thanks so much for reading and leaving your comments, guys!
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