Elsewhere in Llanview, Todd and Blair took it upon themselves to take over Asa's mansion. I haven't commented on this storyline before, but Sheree, a loyal reader, asked me "Are you really looking forward to another Todd/Blair wedding, or are you like me, bored with his two? " This is a good question because usually I like watching a good soap wedding, and I have historically been a fan of Todd and Blair. However, this time my answer is I am bored and somewhat frustrated with Todd and Blair. I am not bored with them because they have become the happy couple; I am bored because they waste their time doing things like stealing Asa's mansion. When Starr came home from school, complaining that other kids made fun of her because of Blair and Todd's antics, Todd and Blair decided to make some changes. How does stealing a house based on a legal technicality improve Starr's situation? Why do they want Asa's house anyway? Sure, it is a way to get back at Kevin and perpetuate the feud, but it is also silly. Blair and Todd could have built their own mansion and made it bigger and better than Asa's mansion. Instead, they decided to take over Asa's mansion and force Daniel and Evangeline to straighten the mess out when Renee called the police. If Todd and Blair are going to be together, they should do things that don't make them look silly and childish. I am sure Todd and Blair's wedding will be big (although I am not sure how many people will actually attend), but if they are going to do things like take over Asa's mansion just for the fun of it, then it hardly seems worthwhile to watch them or to hope they make it as a couple.
Finally, I will end on a positive note by discussing David and his role in the lives of the Cramer women lately. While many in Llanview view David as freeloader who only wants Dorian for her money, but he has really immersed himself in the various crises of the Cramer women. He encouraged Adriana to tell Dorian about her possible pregnancy scare, consoled Dorian, and tried to help Kelly prepare for her custody hearing. He has shown genuine concern for all of them, while still getting to say his jokes and provide much needed comic relief. David is a great character, but his new "family man" role has really surprised me, which sometimes people do. David has become a part of Dorian's family even if they aren't married yet, and I hope he stays in Llanview for a long time.
Random Thoughts....
I found it interesting that everyone in Llanview recognized Duke Buchanan right away. It has been many years since most people (except Kelly) have seen him, yet they greeted him as if he were their neighbor.
It was good to see Addie again. She is rarely on, but when she is, she tells people what they need to do to fix their problems. Sometimes she has more insight than anyone else on the show!
Please let me know what you think about OLTL! Have a pleasant week!
Until next time, Dawn
