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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Eric Stands Up for Himself After Being Devalued Due to His Age

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On The Bold and the Beautiful, the Thursday, February 19 episode brought with it another touching performance by original series star, John McCook (Eric Forrester), as the soap opera continues to bring to the forefront the subject of ageism.

In the pick-up, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) just learned that Eric is Katie (Heather Tom) and Bill’s (Don Diamont) secret designer for the launch of their new fashion house, “Logan”. Self-righteous Ridge, can’t believe that Katie and Bill would stoop so low as to manipulate Eric into working for them. Katie informs her sister, Brooke and Ridge, that Eric offered, they did not pursue him to join their new fashion venture.

Ridge tells them they should have refused, if they were at all concerned for Eric’s health, since he has to keep stress out of his life. Bill said what all of us wanted to say to Ridge, that he was the cause of Eric’s stress! And as usual, Ridge has a tantrum!

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Fed up with all the bickering as if he is not even in the room with them, Eric speaks up and says he is in charge of his own life and calls the shots, exclaiming, “I make my own decisions. I’m old, but I’m not invisible.” He firmly reminds Ridge that Bill didn’t use him; this was his own decision and that Ridge fired him! Then, Ridge goes on about giving Eric an out. Then, suddenly asks him to come back to Forrester Creations.

Eric stands up to everyone in the room as he becomes more and more upset, and is having a harder time breathing that he is a competent human being and knows and understands what he’s doing as he struggles to catch his breath.

Ridge tells Bill to call 9-1-1. When the paramedics arrive, they want to give Eric a shot which he first refuses, but Ridge sits down next to his dad and asks him to breathe with him. In that moment, Ridge offers an apology to Eric that he is so sorry to have made his dad feel devalued as he wants him to come back to Forrester. Eric sheds a single tear as it streams down his face, for how hurt he has felt and discounted by his own son.

Viewer reaction indicates that many in the audience were hoping for a warring fashion house storyline between ‘Logan’ and ‘Forrester Creations,’ but felt that this scene marked the end of the line for Eric’s journey as the lead designer for Bill and Katie, if he goes back to work with Ridge and Brooke.

You can check out the clip where Eric wants to be heard and tells his family, “I’m old, but I’m not invisible” below.

So, what did you think of the performance of John McCook in the episode? Do you think B&B should continue this story of ageism and how we treat the elderly, when many are still capable of working and being productive and thriving? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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Next year is B&B’s 40th anniversary. This would have been a perfect story to build up toward that. Hopefully, Eric bounces back, rejects Ridge’s offer, and is given a satisfying return to the top of the fashion industry!

Ridge and Brooke should be ashamed. Who the hell throws a retirement party and the recipient doesn’t know he’s on the way out?! Eric has always stood by Brooke, when everyone else kicked her to the curb. He deserved better from her. Ridge thinks he knows what’s best for everyone, when he couldn’t decide between the same two women for decades! As Eric said, he may be old, but he isn’t invisible. He deserves a say in his own life.

i think this storyline about ageism is terrific and john mccook was stellar in this episode ! all involved were very good also and i must give it to Don Diamont there was a lot of subtlety there and as ruthless as bill can be he generally felt bad for Eric and showed it ! going off on Bold and brad bell has become common game lately but loved the episode and with the exception of the boring Carter and Daphne i am enjoying the show !

I am hoping for a Logan versus Forresters storyline. Forester needs a competitor and I was hoping this would be it. Looks like this may be the end of Eric at Logan, hope not, though bold has a history of starting
stories and cutting them short rather than playing them out. Show needs a head writer or team that will map out long term stories and follow them thru.

That said, there does seem to be some changes at bold, and I am here for it. The addition of the Logan co., Katie getting more airtime, Spencer family being featured more, Taylor moving on, etc…. Moving in right direction.

Now if we can get some
Great stories that aren’t the same old, same old.

Eric needs to defy Ridge and Brooke and give his creative and business expertise to Katie Logan. I want a rivalry. It would be good for the show and maybe end some of the goofy romantic games that weigh this series down.

I wish Eric’s involvement with Logan would have gone on secretly. A reveal at the height of the first and very successful Logan runway show would have given Eric reason to thrive and truly built suspense and shock among the Forresters as they saw their patriarch shine. Imagine the regret for Ridge and Brooke then!

I love John McCook so much!

i really hope that Deke ends up at logan and Will may end up there also due to the fallout with Elektra

I am so sick of Brooke and Ridge they shoved Eric out of the business now want him back is ludicrous. I want them to see him succeed somewhere else and see what they themselves did. And all that bull crap about Katie naming the business Logan which is obviously her last name how Brooke acts like she owns that name is so stupid. I think Eric needs to go on with his plan with Katie and be such a success there with his line.

Sad to say but this is all I see the writers do on so many soaps and movies is have the children kick the father out of his own business. Whites folks you are very guilty of doing this to your parents, sad to say.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sidwell Surfaces; A Twist in Britt’s Condition

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On the Thursday, June 18 episode of General Hospital, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) makes his shocking return right in Port Charles, after fleeing (thanks to Cassius) to supposedly parts unknown to escape capture for trying to kill Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis).

How does he show up in town? First, Ezra (Daniel Cosgrove) gets a text from Jacinda (Paige Herschell) to meet in his hotel room. Ezra thinks the two are going to have a sexcapade so he puts champagne on ice for his favorite escort.

Suddenly, there is a knock at the door. Ezra’s excitement turns towards fear as instead of Jacinda, Sidwell is standing in front of him. Next, Sidwell blackmails Boyle telling him he has plenty of leverage he can use against him. Sidwell wants to use Ezra to help him takedown, Sonny (Maurice Benard), Lucas, Laura (Genie Francis) and Cullum.

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ARE SIDWELL’S DAYS NUMBERED?

Meanwhile, Sonny confides in his brother, Ric (Rick Hearst). He says he knows who killed Marco an he is going to use that intel to lure Sidwell out of hiding.  Sonny also shares he is going to kill Sidwell, and handle this by himself. He gave the PCPD a chance, but they failed to nab Sidwell for good and lock him up.

Sonny also has been tracking the whereabouts of Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) and Rocco (Finn Carr) through Brick, and learned they took a flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and then boarded a fairy to take them somewhere off the island.

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BRITT’S ‘SYMPTOMS’ RETURN

Turns out, Britt and Rocco are hiding out in the British Virgin Islands. Britt set up Rocco with a burner phone and a VPN on her tablet, that is not traceable. Rocco reads on the tablet about Lucas’ shooting. Britt starts to have the shakes and passes out. When she comes to, Britt won’t let Rocco call a doctor, but he uses his phone to step on the balcony and call Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) and ask for help. Charlotte looks shocked to hear from her brother as Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) looks on!

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However, Joe (Jonathan Bennett) could be the one to put two and two together! While at General Hospital and after questioning Lucas about a syringe he found that was in someone’s possession. the toxicology report showed traces of saline solution, not actual medication. He asks Dr. Jones, why someone would inject themselves with saline? Lucas responds saline is harmless and would have no effect on someone.

So, does this mean that this entire time, Britt has been led to believe that the medication she was taking to treat her Huntington’s disease was placebo? Has Britt been lied to into believing she is dying? Is something else wrong with her instead?

Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below, and if you are ready for Sidwell to finally get his comeuppance from Sonny! But first, watch the scenes where Sidwell comes out of hiding and blackmails Ezra Boyle.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Dante and ‘Nathan’ Have It Out, Valentin and Carly Share Passionate Moments Which May Be Their Last

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On the June 16 episode of General Hospital, the PCPD under acting police commissioner Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) is in a bit of mess and does not go unnoticed by ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor).

First, there is the whole Chase (Josh Swickard) defending Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) over Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), who he arrested for allegedly tossing Willow in the waters next to the Quartermaine boathouse. Turner has had it with Chase’s good guy act and how he tampered with evidence in her case against Willow for shooting Drew.

Later, Dante and Justine question “Nathan” (Ryan Paevey) about Sidwell’s escape while in his custody. Turner is not buying his cover story that he was ambushed by Sidwell and his men. Once “Nathan” left the interrogation room, Turner went in on Dante about having “Nathan” on the force after seven years away, and Chase she views as a “dirty cop.”

However, Dante defends both of his officers, but Justine warned that “Nathan” and Chase’s behavior would reflect poorly on Dante as commissioner and she should really think about that. Later, Dante has a terse confrontation with “Nathan” on how he botched a prison transport and that he better watch his back as Justine is one step away from turning this over to Internal Affairs.

COP MADNESS

Next, “Nathan” apologizes for the way he handled the situation with Rocco and says he feels badly. But then in the twist, Dante said that he was grateful that “Nathan” had been there for his son in his time of need (referencing after Rocco shot Cullum and covered it up).

Then, there’s the newest police officer in the precinct, Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett). He may actually be on to “Nathan’s” double life when he questions him about a syringe found in Britt’s room at Bobbie’s. “Nathan” made up a story to counter Joe’s, that he was not aware that his sister was taking anything for her Huntington’s disease diagnosis. Joe called the forensic department lab wanting to know what drug was exactly in the syringe.

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BEFORE YOU GO

At Carly’s (Laura Wright), Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) tells her that he must travel to Geneva to speak to the head of the WSB, named Z. Valentin feels it’s the only way to save Josslyn if he informs Z about Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) being a double agent. Valentin shares with Carly that he has to stop Cullum from bringing his dangerous cold fusion device online. Carly is beside herself. She doesn’t want Valentin to sacrifice himself by turning himself into the organization who has made him a fugitive in the first place. Valentin stands firm that he must meet Z in person.

Knowing that revealing himself to the WSB meant he was likely going back to prison, Valentin asked Carly if she’d get in touch with his daughter, Charlotte so he could say good-bye to her. Next, Carly and Valentin make their way to the bedroom to make love, which may be for the very last time, if Valentin is caught and put back in Steinmauer Maximum Security Prison.

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CAUGHT BY CULLUM

At the same time while at Wydemere, Cullum is talking with one of his WSB operatives. Now, he is pondering if Valentin and Sidwell were working together all along.  Next, Cullum entertains the idea of involving the FBI to locate Britt and Rocco. He says he plans to kill them both once he knows of their whereabouts. Cullum sees the only other threat to the completion of the cold fusion project to be Anna Devane.

Cullum wants to track the location of the unidentified person who called the private clinic in France trying to get in touch with Anna, while pretending to be Kevin Collins. When the agent came back with a report, he says it emanated from a cell tower near Shoreline Road. It’s in the that moment that a light bulb goes on for Cullum! Valentin is in Port Charles and hiding at Carly’s!

So, what do you think of the PCPD cops, Chase, Joe and “Nathan?” Who should Dante fire? Do you think Valentin will go the run?Are you digging Carly and Valentin’s relationship and want it to continue, especially with Finola Hughes on her way back as Anna next month on-screen? Weigh-in via the comment section, and in case you missed it, you can check out our latest interview with Dominic Zamprogna below from his appearance on the Michael Fairman Channel, where he talks the PCPD cops, Rocco on the run, and more.

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Beyond the Gates

BEYOND THE GATES: A Tornado Hits Fairmont Crest Part 1: Eva and Martin on Seriously Injured List

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On the Thursday, June 11 episode of Beyond the Gates the highly-anticipated tornado struck the Fairmont Crest Country Club while Martin Richardson was holding a fundraiser with the most prominent citizens of Genoa City and the D.C./Maryland area attending.

Martin tells the guest that weather reports indicate a tornado warning, and as he tells them to exit the ballroom to safety, the twister strikes sending everyone into peril,. Richardson and Dupree and Abbott family members are calling out for each other as chaos ensues.

Here is who got stuck with who: Dani and Bill are stuck in an elevator and begin to get hot and bothered after trying to escape. Hayley is stuck in a closet with Kyle Abbott and they makeout, and then to pass the time she puts on some tunes and they dance.

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THOSE IN NEED OF MEDICAL ATTENTION

Things are much more serious for Kat and Eva who winds up in a closet but a mental wall comes crashing down upon them. As Kat rails at her sister, Eva says she doesn’t feel well and begins to spit up blood. Kat is a wreck and is trying to deal with her sister’s plight, but they are trapped.

Leslie is helping Anita with her injured ankle, while Vernon goes to try to restore some power, get walkie-talkies and do what he can for everyone inside Fairmont Crest. Nicole and Smitty hear a noise and realize Andre is buried under the rubble in the ballroom. As it turns Andre’s leg was injured when a piece of metal got stuck in it. Ted gets Andre stitched up and tells him to stay put.

The Genoa City contingent can’t locate Victor Newman or Kyle Abbott, as Jack and Diane try to help others. Meanwhile, suddenly yells out that someone is under the tree. Smitty and Nicole gasps as its Martin! He is not moving in and needs medical attention. Smitty fighting back tears asks Martin to squeeze his hand if he can hear him. But there is no response.

Abby Newman worried for the whereabouts of her father, walks away just as chandelier begins to fall from the ceiling, Diane screams out to Abby to watch out. We fade to black.

Beyond the Gates delivered as they had promised, a riveting episode and one of the best soap opera tornadoes harkening back to the days of All My Children. But what did you think of part one? Martin and Eva as the two characters currently most in trouble? What about Dani and Bill getting hot and heavy and Hayley kissin on Kyle? What was your favorite part of part 1? Let us know via the comment section below.

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