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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: As Thomas Proposes to Hope, His Past Is About to Blow Up In His Face Over the “Murder” of Emma Barber

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Just when you thought B&B’s Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) and Hope (Annika Noelle) have clear path to each other and potentially marriage, a return from Thomas’ past could destroy their happiness.

In a twist, on the Thursday December 28th episode of the CBS daytime drama series, Adain Bradley returns reprising his role of Xander Avant.  Bradley last appeared on the soap opera back in August of 2019.  Now in 2023, Xander comes to see Finn (Tanner Novlan) for a new patient visit, only to learn Finn is married to Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), Thomas’ sister.

It is at that point that Xander begins to recall the sordid story of how he and his former girlfriend, Emma Barber (Nia Sioux) got mixed up with Thomas, and keeping the secret of baby Beth from Liam (Scott Clifton) and Hope, and Steffy, who was raising the little one at the time.

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Also at this time, Xander was involved in a love triangle with Emma and Zoe Buckingham (Kiara Barnes), who’s father, Dr. Reese Buckingham (Wayne Brady), was the one who switched Hope’s baby at birth. When Emma heard the two talking about the heinous plot, she was going to run straight to Hope to tell her the truth.

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When Thomas learned she was on her way to Hope, he jumped in a car and tailed her. At one point, Emma shouts, “Get off my bumper you idiot” as its assumed Thomas had touched it, whether intentionally or not, and that caused Emma to go to off the road and over embankment to her death. The final shot at the end of that episode saw Thomas lurking from above, doing nothing to save her or check on her. Emma perished, and when the investigation into the crashed occurred, Thomas said Emma was dead and he could not save her.

Now. as Xander returns to Los Angeles and in Finn’s office, he begins to tell the doctor the back-story sharing the he believes Thomas is responsible for the “murder” of Emma Barber.

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What do you think about B&B revisiting this “accident” that truly was never pinned on Thomas? Will it be now? Could Thomas  be sentenced to a prison term for Emma’s death? Will this change Thomas back to his old sketchy ways … or will true love prevail between Thomas and Hope? Share your theories via the comment section.  In case you want a refresher course on the story beat, take a look at the video below.

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I’m all for it playing out and ultimately want Thomas and Hope to prevail. Emma’s “death” scene is easily refutable and the actor and writers have since said Thomas didn’t kill her. This seems like an obstacle for Thope and a moment to really have Thomas prove he’s reformed once and for all and be the leading man he should be.

Thomas was responsible for Emma’s death. Is he cured from his previous nasty ways, I don’t think so. Xander should watch his back!

Wasn’t she texting when accident occurred? I want story to play out & hope that Thomas & Hope end up together. Please don’t try to push lame, bad acting Finn with Hope so that Steam can reunite.

Thomas and Hope are the best couple and could be the best love story this show had in years!
I really don´t understand why this should be ruined! “Angst” is ok, but please don´t break them up!

Thomas & Hope storyline is like the old Harlequin plots if the60s & 70s where the female was used and abused by the male only to have it end up as “love”. Just like the many “date rapes” on early soaps only to end up marrying him. Easy titillation, but sick message.

Finally, more Hope and Thomas ! The last thing we needed was ,yet another, character brought onto the canvas. It is only a 30 minute show. Zander, Zende, Luna, and RJ are not needed. They are not the storylines we want to follow.

Finn believes a stranger over his wife !! This storyline is beyond ridiculous. Hopefully , not another Hope, Steffy triangle !! Enough !! Sick of Hope’s narcissistic attitude with Thomas. He needs to find a grown up woman who doesn’t play games !!

Again, making Thomas the ” demon child !!!” B & B temporary writers got it right !! Love in the afternoon is what we want. Sick of “destiny!” More actors added to the canvas. They storylines move at snail pace now !! Thomas and Hope’s lovestory gave me a reason to watch. Now, they are turning Hope into a game playing, selfish teenie bobber. They had it right. Bell needs to retire.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other

The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.

Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).

When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.

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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.

Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.

What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Brook Lynn and Chase Have Their Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties

On General Hospital, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) both were treated to Bachelorette and Bachelor parties to shake off any of those pre-wedding jitters. At The Savoy, the ladies have a touching and fun time with Brook Lynn.

The bride-to-be gives a speech to thank everyone for coming, while Lois lets everyone know to try the signature cocktail the “Brooklynn Chaser”, which gets everybody eventually and mostly, drunk.

When Tracy (Jane Elliot) questions Lois (Rena Sofer) as to why there is no music for the party, Lois realizes she forgot, and somehow, who does she call to the rescue? Spinelli (Bradford Anderson)! Saving the day, he winds up playing some tunes and later gets on the dance floor to ‘shake it off’ with the gals.

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Lois makes a speech as the mother of the bride, and shares how proud she is of the woman Brook Lynn has become. Wedding games begin, including one of “hot potato” with a wedding bouquet.

When it’s time for the “Silly Poses” section of the party, Spinelli has now morphed from DJ to staff photographer taking memorable photos of the ladies to remember the evening by.

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The best part of the event, was when Brook Lynn tries to get her grandmother Tracy out on the dance floor, which, at first, she refuses. After several of the guests bust a move, a tipsy Tracy joins the dance party after Joss mentions that if her grandmother Bobbie was here, she would dance. Tracy says “she agrees” and begins to cut a rug on the floor, much to the delight of the other women.

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In the final moments, a tipsy Joss and Kristina (Kate Mansi) have a confrontation about Sonny, and Joss lets Kristina in more on Sonny’s behavior, which looks to have clued in Kristina a bit more as to how something is way off about her dad.

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Across town at the Hatchett Bar, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and the men with the exception of Anna (Finola Hughes) and Jordan (Tanisha Harper), all attend Chase’s Bachelor Party where throwing hatchets into a dart board for supremacy is the order of the day. Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ned (Wally Kurth) get into some words over ELQ, while Dante makes a toast to his police partner, Chase.

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Suddenly Dex (Evan Hofer) shows up. Chase thanks Dex for coming, but Dex gets some dirty looks from other cops on the force. Dante gives Chase his present, which is a signed baseball by the Boston Red Sox.

Ned (Wally Kurth) makes a speech that although no one is good enough for his daughter, Brook Lynn, Chase has come closer than anyone has, so welcome to the family. Running in at the end is Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez), who just left Brook Lynn’s party, and she toasts her singing partner, Chase, and to the great man that he is.

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What did you think of Brook Lynn and Chase’s pre-wedding celebrations? What was your favorite moment? Comment below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Nina Confronts Ava for Sabotaging Her Relationship With Sonny and Signs the Divorce Papers

Looks like Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Ava (Maura West) are back to be each other’s sworn enemy number one. By the end of the Monday, April 22nd episode of General Hospital, the women know where they stand with each other after Nina goes in on Ava accusing her of wanting Sonny (Maurice Benard) all to herself, while her marriage has been on the rocks.

In story, at Nina’s office, Ava shows up to see Nina and says she is sorry about what happened with Sonny and that he reacted the way he did, acknowledging that is was over the top, even for Sonny. Ava says she’ll smooth things over, but Nina says she now understands how manipulative and transparent Ava really is.

Given their horrible history, Nina goes in on Ava and how she should never have trusted her. Nina wants to know how long has Ava had this agenda dating all the way back to telling Nina to turn Carly (Laura Wright) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) into the SEC. Ava says she never told her do to that, but Nina wants to know how long Ava has been playing her for a fool.

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Ava says she moved in with Sonny to keep Avery safe and she wants to be on good terms with Avery’s father, Sonny. Nina thinks she likes being in Sonny’s inner circle. Ava tells Nina if she goes to him about her advising Nina to call the SEC on Carly and Drew, it won’t work.  Sonny still considers Nina a traitor and he will think she’s lying because she’s so desperate to win him back. Ava says if Nina would stop blaming everyone else that maybe Sonny would respect her.  Nina says “like he does you?” Ava says Sonny not only respects her, but he also counts on her.

From there, Ava launches into why she and Sonny understand each other, after all, Sonny is a powerful, turbulent, and sometimes violent man. She goes so far to say if Nina wanted someone to just sit by the fire with and play with their grandchildren, she’s got the wrong guy.  Ava then talks about Mike from Nixon Falls (Sonny with amnesia) and how Sonny hid the darkest parts of himself from Nina back then, whereas with Ava they are the same similar creatures, so he doesn’t have to hide anything.

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Nina wants to know just what Ava wants with Sonny? What is her end game? Ava responds that they understand each other, in ways she can’t with Sonny. Nina tells Ava she can go ahead and have it all and signs Sonny’s divorce papers. Ava walks out with the documents, while Nina in tears at her desk, takes off her wedding rings and has her assistant come in so she can messenger the rings back to Sonny’s address.

The episode and these scenes featured great performances by Cynthia Watros and Maura West. You can check some of the scenes below.

Now, let us know, what is Ava’s next move? Is she going to become Mrs. Sonny Corinthos? Do you like Ava and Nina as enemies? Comment below.

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