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    Earning Favor With The Master.

    Wednesday, January 11 2012
    Sami and Kate look for the new face of Countess Wilhelmina, Will is given his first task, and Madison mulls over her job offer.


    At Countess Wilhelmina, Kate and Sami look over the possible faces for CW. They aren't impressed. The girls all look alike and they need to eat a cheeseburger. "Where are the Cindy's and the Naomi's of today?" Kate asks with a groan. Sami doesn't think kids today relate to starving waifs. Sami suggests they do a campaign search to find the right face to show that CW enhances women's natural beauty. Kate thinks it through. "I think the idea is genius." Sami gloats. "Did you just call me a genius?" She smiles while Kate rolls her eyes. Kate thinks she has created a monster and Kate asks her not to let it go to her head. Sami wants to take Rafe out for dinner to celebrate, which causes Kate to accuse Sami of overcompensating. She recognizes this behavior because she saw it with her sons. Kate knows that when Sami becomes desperate and needy, something's up. Sami flashes to sex with EJ and tells Kate to stay out of her relationship with Rafe. Kate shrugs and later gets word from legal that Sami can go through with her campaign. Sami won't let her down.



    John and Brady go over the outline to rebuild Basic Black at the pub. Brady says it was difficult to leave Titan but the right move. Abe and Lexi show up. They're happy to hear about John's partnership with Brady. Abe's thankful that John's going to endorse his re-election after he talks about returning the pensioners' money. Brady goes off to tie up loose ends at Titan. John hopes his endorsement helps bury EJ's campaign.



    At home, EJ watches Nicole lose a game of Angry Birds. She says Abe's set to announce his new plan to create local jobs. She'd like to find out what it is and beat him to the punch. Will arrives, surprising Nicole. EJ puts his arm around Will and introduces him as a new worker on their campaign. EJ and Will lie that it's going toward Will's college credit and there were no opportunities on Abe Carver's team. Nicole is skeptical. She goes off to make a call. "You're about to start earning favor with the master," EJ tells Will. Will's to go to the pub and take Abe's computer in order to steal Abe's new ideas. Will refuses but EJ threatens him and reminds him he owns him. Will takes a thumb drive and leaves. Nicole returns and flirts with EJ. She asks why he hired Will. EJ thinks it'll be good for the campaign to have a Horton on the trail. EJ picks Nicole up and takes her off, reminding her he promised he'd put her first.



    At the Kiriakis manse, Madison's not sure if she can give up the day-to-day operations at MadWorld in order to become CEO at Titan. She's overwhelmed. Maggie suggests Madison take time to absorb it. Victor will get corporate to put together a salary proposal. She thanks him and takes off. Victor appreciates Maggie's support and gives her a kiss. He thinks Brady is maturing. Maggie suggests he ask Bo to run Titan. Victor doesn't think Bo would leave the police force. They discuss how Madison is the first girl Victor has approved of for Brady.



    Brady bumps into Madison at the square. In a roundabout way, Madison admits she was offered his old job. Brady's happy for her. She's not sure she can leave her baby. He'll be happy no matter what she decides. They kiss a little and after Brady leaves, Madison calls someone for advice. "Just like the old days."



    Back at the pub, John is interviewed by a reporter. Will shows up and looks at Abe's opened laptop. Abe takes a call and Will plugs in the drive and goes to work. Lexi interrupts and thanks him for supporting John. Everyone goes off to talk to the reporter and Will finishes his task. After he's gone, John, Lexi and Abe marvel about what a good kid Will is.



    Nicole and EJ dine at the square. He gives her a beautiful bracelet. It's to thank her for all she has done for him. She puts it to her ear. "Wait. Is this thing on?" she asks, jokingly. EJ flashes to sex with Sami when Nicole mentions how she's glad they're being honest with each other. He tells her they're great partners and he's not going to throw it away. EJ gets a text from Will, who has finished his "errand." Nicole goes off on her own errand and EJ returns home.



    Will returns to the mansion. He feels awful about what he did. EJ doesn't care. Will hands over the drive.



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    Posted by little bear at Tuesday, January 10 2012 07:16 PM

    Hey everyone

    First off i have noticed a lot of people saying that they are disliking EJ more these days, but i have to say i am TOTALLY enjoying seeing him back to behaving like this! I couldn't stand EJ back when he was a complete and utter dopey-head and being so easily fooled by Nicole when she was faking her pregnancy. And i didn't like it when he was being horribly cruel to Johnny and not letting his son have his mom during his time in the hospital. But the way EJ is behaving right now, playing dirty in the mayoral campaign and blackmailing Will, is exactly the kind of "evil" i'm happy to see him be! He is a Dimera so i would expect him to be completely unethical, but blackmailing and trying to ruin Abe is nothing compared to faking baby Sydney's death!! So i am not even a little disappointed in him, i am loving every second of his wicked ways!!

    Now of course i am totally NOT enjoying Nicole and EJ as a couple!!!!! There is really not one single thing that i like about them when they are involved romantically. I don't even like them a teensy-weensy bit!! When they are together i find Nicole to be absolutely pathetically whimpery and clingy and she frustrates me almost to the point of completely disliking her character! Where has the strong and spunky Nicole who married and took on Victor Kiriakis?! I think the reason that i can't ever like Nicole and EJ as a couple, apart from the reason that i am NEVER EVER going to be convinced that they actually love one another, is that i don't like the way it makes the characters act. They both get so gullible and stupid, i mean really Nicole thinks that EJ is going to be honest?! EJ?! And EJ thinks that his secrets won't end up coming out?! Really mr sydnapper?! I am so hoping that the fact that EJ and Sami slept together comes out soon and we can finally put an end to this "little bear's worst nightmare" couple!!

    One of the reasons i am not at all mad at EJ for his treatment of Will is that Will is really and truly not a good guy himself. I think i am recently remembering how much i disliked the mopey, snarky, self-righteous Will of a few years ago. I guess i forgot that the character was never, to me, a nice sweet guy, and because he's been so dull and boring lately, he kind of faded into the background of neutralness in my mind! But i don't think that a guy who shoots and tries to murder someone in cold blood, allows his dad to go to prison for his crimes even if it means his baby sister would grow up without a daddy, was happy to conspire with his mom and step-dad to cover up his mother's attempted murder of his little brother and sister's dad, and wanted to commit blackmail, can in any way be considered a "good" guy, so in my books Will deserves whatever he gets!!

    I am loving, loving, loving, loving LOVING the relationship developing between Kate and Sami!!!!! I never ever thought that these two would become some kind of "friends" but i am so loving watching it!! I think both of these actresses are awesome, and i think both characters are super similar, both would literally go to ANY length to do what they thought was in the best interest of their children, even if what they do is completely and utterly crazy!! Kate has never been a favourite of mine ever since she framed Sami for Franco Kelly's murder and paid Nicole to marry Lucas so he could get custody of Will, but for the last few months since she married Stefano and started being nicer to Sami i am really liking her a whole lot more!! I really don't even care about the story of finding a model for their campaign i just love all scenes that feature these two!!

    Not pleased with the way the Brady/Madison relationship is going. I absolutely loved them as a couple and thought they had marvellous potential, but why do the writers feel the need to shove every couple into a relationship as if they will implode if they alone for more than three episodes!! I want to see the relationship develop slowly over time, with the characters connecting and developing bonds so that i can grow to love them and become invested in them and want to see them succeed. When the relationship is rushed i end up getting annoyed and losing interest in them and then i couldn't care less whether they get/stay together or not! So while i haven't given up on this couple just yet, i want to feel like they are truly falling in love rather than just falling into not being alone!!

    As much as i am frustrated with the Brady/Madison relationship i am so in love with the Victor/Maggie relationship!! I just LOVE these two!! I hope they stay together, and although i've missed a couple of weeks of shows while on vacation, it seems like the writers haven't gone any further in the Daniel thing and Victor's possible involvement in it, and i am beyond pleased about that because i don't want to see anything break up those two, especially since it took them FOREVER get them together!! I love that they support one another, and i get that Victor would be upset about Brady's decision to leave Titan, he didn't get to be a part of Bo or Isabella's lives when they were kids, he's not that close to Shawn, Phillip has moved away, and Brady was kind of all he had left. I would love to see Ciara work with Victor when she grows up, i LOVE their connection!!

    Well that's enough from me for today! Lots of love and hugs to all my girlies!!

    Posted by makesmehappy at Tuesday, January 10 2012 08:20 PM

    OH MY GOD!!!
    OH MY GOD!!!
    OH MY GOD!!!
    OH MY GOD!!!
    Dear LittleBear,
    I have never loved a post of yours as much as this one!!!!!!
    How I wish I could write like you do... How I wish I could put into words those feelings I have about the show and some of the characters...
    You have such insight when you comment. You don't just say «I hate him» or «I can't stand her»... You explain (and very well might I add) WHY you feel how you feel. And it all makes so much sense.
    Evidently, it is too easy to hate a character because he is bad and to love him because he is good! This show would not work if it only highlighted nice lasting relationships built on trust, kids without an ounce of rebellion, attentive lovers, good and hard working men and women, etc.
    I feel that soap characters, more than «normal» human beings, should have many many layers to them. When you write a story, you have to know where the protagonist comes from, what has inspired him or her to be who they are and behave like they do. Experiences, environment, upbringing, education, closeness to one’s parent (or not), are some of the many things that influence a person. Knowing the past of these characters you mention, no wonder some reveal themselves to be monsters! But we wouldn’t watch or be as captivated if they weren’t around!!
    Today you have proved that you are my GODDESS of the posts!! Don’t you ever think of not commenting anymore!!!
    I'm so excited after reading this... how am I supposed to go to bed now?!!!!
    Many thanks xxxx

    Posted by 25YRSOFDAYS at Tuesday, January 10 2012 09:38 PM

    LOL - makesmehappy - you're sooooo funny & cute I was just about to post that I TOTALLY AGREE with EVERYTHING you wrote today, little bear, but I think makesmehappy said it much better! G'night ladies!

    Posted by little bear at Wednesday, January 11 2012 12:17 AM

    makesmehappy and 25YRSOFDAYS - heartfelt thanks to both of you for your kind words, they really mean a lot to me!! You are both VERY special girlies!!

    Posted by bearigan at Wednesday, January 11 2012 03:51 AM

    It is so wonderful to read the opinions of all of the posters on this board. Little Bear is always so insightful, engineermom always has some fun posted, 25yearsofdays, luvmydays2 and the list goes on and on. I like how we all can respectfully disagree or agree and yet enjoy reading the posts.

    So far today the post are once again so entertaining and interesting.

    Have a fantabulous day.

    Posted by Choonx at Wednesday, January 11 2012 04:19 AM

    NO NO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Rafe and Carrie.

    Posted by julz227 at Wednesday, January 11 2012 05:07 AM

    I have been watching Days ever since it first came on, and have been reading and enjoying your comments for over a year now, but have just never posted! *****spoiler*****I read at soapoperafan.com that Celeste will be coming back, possibly in relation to Mrs. Horton's secret life. I am so excited that she will be coming back and the s/l involving her. anyway I hope to post again asap. Thanks to all of you for keeping me company for the past year. I have really enjoyed your comments!

    Posted by everlena1973 at Wednesday, January 11 2012 05:39 AM

    Why is it that when there is an "attraction" between two people; someone either drops a towel or someone walks in on another person who is shirtless or has something wrapped around their body? What gives? I am sure, that there are other ways to do things!

    Posted by bearigan at Wednesday, January 11 2012 06:22 AM

    Everlena, the dropping of the towel is kind like the use of sofas on Days it seems. LOL Why in the world would Rafe be undressed in their new office anyway. Most people are in the habit of getting showered and dressed before going to work.

    Hoping the spoilers are right about Celeste coming back. I have been wanting her back for a long time. IMO she is a classy lady and I would have loved seeing her and Abe get closer the last time but then again that is kind of yuck going after your daughter's husband. I could see Celeste having a secret with Alice Horton. I like this whole Alice secret thing because it still keeps her character alive even after she has passsed. Who wouldn't love Alice Horton.

    I am enjoying most of the S/L's right now but gosh just not thinking I am going to care for the Carrie/Rafe thing though I think they would go together better than the ones they are with. Sami needs a man that can keep up with her and not give in all the time. I know Rafe loves her but gosh he sure seems to put up with a lot from her. Loving Sami and Kate too. They are so much fun to watch sparring and some of the things they say to each other are hilarious.

    I think the next couple of months with others coming back is going to be very interesting.

    Posted by allmylovingdays at Wednesday, January 11 2012 06:36 AM

    Littlebear, I agree with you loving EJ is like breathing!

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