SORAS- the acronym. What does it mean? Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome.
In the magical world of soaps, the writers cannot wait for characters to grow up to put them in storylines. Children who are born are more exciting if they are of "drama age." Therefore, the solution: make them older.
This is why a character can go from age 4 to age 16 in one year. And why it's weird that people's kids seem to be too old to be born to their parents.
And this is why the current Brady-Kristen match up is SUPER awkward. Let us dive into the magical world of Rapid Aging Syndrome.
Fun Fact: who holds the record for the most SORASed character? Answer: ......E.J. !!!! Elvis was born in 1997 onscreen (as John Jr.) to Kristen and John Black. However, he returns to Salem in 2006 as a grown adult. He should have been 9 years old, but he's SORASed a full 12 years!!!
Coming in second is a tie: Philip Kiriakis, born in 1995 and SORASed from 4 to 15 in 1999, and Brady Black, born 1992 and SORASed from 8 to 19 in 2000. (both 11 years)
Right behind them in 3rd are Belle Black, born in 1993 being SORASed 9 years in 1999, and Chelsea Brady from age 7 to age 16 in 2006 (also 9 years).
Other notable SORAS characters are Shawn Douglas Brady who went from age 12 to age 15. And Will Horton who went from age 13 to age 15.
Let's focus on Brady and EJ for the moment, because they are both relevant with the Kristen storyline.
EJ, who was born to Susan, is Kristen's former adopted son. Now he's her brother. Is it weird for Kristen to be helping him with his love life and at the same time be thinking, "hey, I used to be your mom,"? Or "I took care of you when you were a baby,"? If Susan comes back, (which I hope she does) that conflict with Kristen will be revisited and will be really awkward because John Jr./ Elvis is now a grown man.
With Brady, the weirdness comes into play regarding his father and his relationship (or current lack thereof) with Kristen. Miss DiMera was his stepmother when he was 5. Now, she's sleeping with him?!?!?! Kristen was sleeping with John 15 years ago and now she's doing it with his son. If we guess that she was in her 20s then, then she'd be in her 40s/50s now. And Brady is supposed to be 20, but is currently 31. This could only happen with a SORASed character!
So be prepared for when the Brady-Kristen affair becomes publicly known, or just known to John, for it to be extremely awkward and confusing. How could this even happen???
Well, this program is brought to you by the magic of SORAS! SORAS... bringing you rapidly aged Days of Our Lives characters for the past few decades!
Monday, December 3, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Sweeps Sweeten Storylines
"November DAYS are here!" With back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back intense storylines.
Aside from the Days official site design change, a November promo is circulating Days news.
The November Sweeps are here! What are the "november sweeps" anyway?
Well, fresh out of a college media class: here's the answer.
In 1940, TV broadcasting began a "Neilson" survey within households using a "people meter"on top of the tv set to determine what people were watching, when, for how long, ect. This was a device that eventually measured TV ratings. It sampled 18,000 households.
Today, they still take "sweeps" of ratings based on "Neilson points." One Neilson point means 1.1 million households in America. They currently do 4 sweeps a year: in February, May, July, and November.
Therefore, the 2012 November sweep is under way. The TV program ratings from the end of October to Thanksgiving will be measured. So, Days has to make sure that they have solid ratings in November.
This is why they released a November sweeps promo. Hopefully, people will tune in and the sweeps will reveal high ratings that will ensure a cash flow into the pockets of the producers so they can keep this show on the air!
How will the writers rise to this important challenge? Well, I'm guessing the writers room went something like this:
"Hey! Let's pile on one tragedy after another. Let's have conflicts in every storyline! Let's bring back evil DiMeras, suicide, sex, marital troubles, secret revelations, parental disputes, breakups, hospital-bed scenes, and scandalous pregnancy all in one week! Yay!"
And, somehow, they did.
Fans of Days could not keep their socks on these past few weeks.
No one watching an episode could help being pulled into Daniel and Jennifer's relationship. Everyone had to pick either the Sami/John/Kristen side or the Marlena/Brady/Hope side. Whether positive or negative, viewers had big reactions to the Will/Sonny storyline. And who else felt a mixture of sadness and pity for Nicole?
It's so intense, it feels impossible to keep up with it all. Thank goodness there is a recap section on the site, because if god forbid someone misses one day, they would be lost.
With all the drama, it's a miracle we are all still following and are still hopelessly engaged. If viewers are feeling bombarded by so many dramatic storylines one after another, don't worry. That's the goal.
They purposely put John and Marlena arguing in between Nicole crying and Nick and Gabby in bed. Well, that's daytime!
They saved all the good storylines for November sweeps. So, you know that this month is going to be good!
Let's hope the ratings reflect that, and Days stays in production and on the air!
Aside from the Days official site design change, a November promo is circulating Days news.
The November Sweeps are here! What are the "november sweeps" anyway?
Well, fresh out of a college media class: here's the answer.
In 1940, TV broadcasting began a "Neilson" survey within households using a "people meter"on top of the tv set to determine what people were watching, when, for how long, ect. This was a device that eventually measured TV ratings. It sampled 18,000 households.
Today, they still take "sweeps" of ratings based on "Neilson points." One Neilson point means 1.1 million households in America. They currently do 4 sweeps a year: in February, May, July, and November.
Therefore, the 2012 November sweep is under way. The TV program ratings from the end of October to Thanksgiving will be measured. So, Days has to make sure that they have solid ratings in November.
This is why they released a November sweeps promo. Hopefully, people will tune in and the sweeps will reveal high ratings that will ensure a cash flow into the pockets of the producers so they can keep this show on the air!
How will the writers rise to this important challenge? Well, I'm guessing the writers room went something like this:
"Hey! Let's pile on one tragedy after another. Let's have conflicts in every storyline! Let's bring back evil DiMeras, suicide, sex, marital troubles, secret revelations, parental disputes, breakups, hospital-bed scenes, and scandalous pregnancy all in one week! Yay!"
And, somehow, they did.
Fans of Days could not keep their socks on these past few weeks.
No one watching an episode could help being pulled into Daniel and Jennifer's relationship. Everyone had to pick either the Sami/John/Kristen side or the Marlena/Brady/Hope side. Whether positive or negative, viewers had big reactions to the Will/Sonny storyline. And who else felt a mixture of sadness and pity for Nicole?
It's so intense, it feels impossible to keep up with it all. Thank goodness there is a recap section on the site, because if god forbid someone misses one day, they would be lost.
With all the drama, it's a miracle we are all still following and are still hopelessly engaged. If viewers are feeling bombarded by so many dramatic storylines one after another, don't worry. That's the goal.
They purposely put John and Marlena arguing in between Nicole crying and Nick and Gabby in bed. Well, that's daytime!
They saved all the good storylines for November sweeps. So, you know that this month is going to be good!
Let's hope the ratings reflect that, and Days stays in production and on the air!
Friday, November 9, 2012
It's Ok, 'Cause They're Not Gay.
Has anyone noticed how paralleled the relationships are in Days of our lives?
Every couple is compared to another. Particularly, all the "young ones."
Back in early 2000s, Phloe and Shelle were the two big young storylines.
Just going back a few years, Chick (Chelsea and Nick) was always compared to Stax (Stephanie and Max).
In the last couple of years, Phelanie (Philip and Melanie) was paralleled with Stathan (Stephanie and Nathan).
Last year, Chad and Abby's relationship was played out alongside Will and Gabby's . Both ended...the latter for obvious reasons.
Today, after the whole "gay relationship" has become less of a shocking, radical storyline, the writers are trying to bring back that parallelism. Now with a new gay twist!
Today's episode really played this. To demonstrate the scenes I will use letters (W: Will, G: Gabby, S: Sonny, and T: Tad)
Scene1: ST
Scene 2: WG
Scene 3: WT
Scene 4: SG
I feel like I'm in high school bio learning about DNA configurations!!!!! Tad talks to Sonny. Gabby talks to Will. And then they switch. Classic.
The lovely parallel between Tad/Audrey & Will/Sonny AND between Nick/Gabby & Will/Sonny is very obviously flushed out.
Meanwhile, Abigail, Cameron, and Chad are floating around preparing to be inevitably worked into this too.
It seemed that both "Wilson" and "Nabby" reached that point in their relationship at the same time: sex.
However, only one went trough with it. Any guesses as to which?
The straight couple! Obviously. There has to be one couple who just jumps right in and enjoys basking in the afterglow. And there has to be one that comes so close but some stupid thing gets in-between them and ruins everything.
Interestingly, Nabby has moved faster than the speed of light. Whereas Wilson has been developing for months and everyone is saying "SLOW DOWN!!!"
Coincidence? I think not. People find out about the straight couple and think, "eh." and then drop it. BUT the gay couple: everyone who could possibly be connected must be involved and give their input.
Boy and a girl: "oh, whatever. as long as you are happy."
Boy and a boy: "whoa! stop the presses! be careful! i think....."
Complete double standard. It's funny because Nick is the one with the questionable background (you know, prison). Oh, but let's go after the gay guy who owns a coffee shop!
This is probably how it is in the real world. So, Days gets the award for reflecting reality.
The fight between the guys was well-done in that it was a plausible argument and reflected a dispute that is real and could have happened between anyone. You don't have to be straight to fight about ex-boyfriends! or interfering fathers!
Luckily, the fight will end in a make-up...and possibly make-up sex. Very Days.
One more thing. Ken Corday was not very subtle when he released the spoiler that Gabby with have some big news that will affect Nick, Will, Sonny, Rafe, and Sami.
Hhhmmm. What could it be? Gabby is probably pregnant! She slept with Will for a reason. Now that will allow for some serious parallels!Can't wait for this storyline to unfold!
Until then, Days will keep it real, keeping it unequal.
Every couple is compared to another. Particularly, all the "young ones."
Back in early 2000s, Phloe and Shelle were the two big young storylines.
Just going back a few years, Chick (Chelsea and Nick) was always compared to Stax (Stephanie and Max).
In the last couple of years, Phelanie (Philip and Melanie) was paralleled with Stathan (Stephanie and Nathan).
Last year, Chad and Abby's relationship was played out alongside Will and Gabby's . Both ended...the latter for obvious reasons.
Today, after the whole "gay relationship" has become less of a shocking, radical storyline, the writers are trying to bring back that parallelism. Now with a new gay twist!
Today's episode really played this. To demonstrate the scenes I will use letters (W: Will, G: Gabby, S: Sonny, and T: Tad)
Scene1: ST
Scene 2: WG
Scene 3: WT
Scene 4: SG
I feel like I'm in high school bio learning about DNA configurations!!!!! Tad talks to Sonny. Gabby talks to Will. And then they switch. Classic.
The lovely parallel between Tad/Audrey & Will/Sonny AND between Nick/Gabby & Will/Sonny is very obviously flushed out.
Meanwhile, Abigail, Cameron, and Chad are floating around preparing to be inevitably worked into this too.
It seemed that both "Wilson" and "Nabby" reached that point in their relationship at the same time: sex.
However, only one went trough with it. Any guesses as to which?
The straight couple! Obviously. There has to be one couple who just jumps right in and enjoys basking in the afterglow. And there has to be one that comes so close but some stupid thing gets in-between them and ruins everything.
Interestingly, Nabby has moved faster than the speed of light. Whereas Wilson has been developing for months and everyone is saying "SLOW DOWN!!!"
Coincidence? I think not. People find out about the straight couple and think, "eh." and then drop it. BUT the gay couple: everyone who could possibly be connected must be involved and give their input.
Boy and a girl: "oh, whatever. as long as you are happy."
Boy and a boy: "whoa! stop the presses! be careful! i think....."
Complete double standard. It's funny because Nick is the one with the questionable background (you know, prison). Oh, but let's go after the gay guy who owns a coffee shop!
This is probably how it is in the real world. So, Days gets the award for reflecting reality.
The fight between the guys was well-done in that it was a plausible argument and reflected a dispute that is real and could have happened between anyone. You don't have to be straight to fight about ex-boyfriends! or interfering fathers!
Luckily, the fight will end in a make-up...and possibly make-up sex. Very Days.
One more thing. Ken Corday was not very subtle when he released the spoiler that Gabby with have some big news that will affect Nick, Will, Sonny, Rafe, and Sami.
Hhhmmm. What could it be? Gabby is probably pregnant! She slept with Will for a reason. Now that will allow for some serious parallels!Can't wait for this storyline to unfold!
Until then, Days will keep it real, keeping it unequal.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Don't DisapPIER
What set has been used the most frequently over the years? The Pier. What set has disappeared from the screen since the Horton Town Square was built? The Pier.
One aspect of Salem that makes it unique is that it is near a waterfront. It has docks. It has a pier. And over the years it has been the setting that ties all of Salem together. Everyone meets at the pier. Everyone bumps into their friends at the pier. Everyone bumps into their enemies at the pier.
Clearly the pier is the most direct path to The Brady Pub from the DiMera Mansion. The pier is obviously on the way to the park from the Horton house. It's clearly the fastest way to Chez Rouge from the Kiriakis mansion. And you just have to pass by the pier when you are traveling to The Cheatin' Heart from Salem University Hospital.
And yet, after September in 2011, the pier has not been as busy.
Once the Horton Town Square was built, everybody started to take that route. The pier has not been traveled along.
With such an iconic setting, why has DAYS just dropped that set? Everything happens at the Town Square now. But does that mean that we ignore Salem's historic pier?
So many storylines have begun and ended at that pier. For example:
- Lexi taking Theo to watch the boats routinely
- Bope on the docked "Fancy Face"scenes
- Daniel and Philip beat each other up
- Marlena reunites with "Roman"
- EJ proposes to Sami by fishing for the ring
- Chloe attempts suicide
- Shelle reunite after separation
- Bo officially meets Billie
- Jarlena admits that they still love each other
- Phloe's first "relationship" scene
- Tony DiMera dies
- Brady beats up EJ
- Carly told Daniel that Melanie was his
- Nicole was arrested for her baby stealing
- Gus beat up Chloe for being a prostitute
- Taylor and EJ meet: love at first sight
- DiMera and Kiriakis turf conflicts
- Madeline (Chad's mom) falls down stairs and dies
- Belle is pushed into the water when Claire is kidnapped
- Chloe falls for Daniel on New Years
- Maggie was shot
- Will meets Sonny
That's not even scratching the surface!
The pier's presence has provoked many storylines. Some of the characters have worked on the docks. The ferry to the Horton cabin takes off from there. Many romantic dates end on the water. The pier hosts shady deals, shootings, and New Years Eve parties.
On Youtube, where you can still view some of these scenes, people comment on how much they love those clips with the words "at the pier" in the title:
- On Marlena's return, "One of the best moments of days of our lives---it never gets old."&"classic clip"
- On Jarlena admitting their love in '93, "One of D&D's best scenes."
- On Chloe scene with Brady, "I love it! After a fight with Belle, Chloe finds comfort in the water."
-On Belle and Shawn scene in '03, "My all-time favorite Shelle!!!"
Personally, my favorite is that Phloe scene when they start to see each other in a new light. The water symbolizes change. And after that night, their relationships had changed forever. The water washes away their previous judgements about each other and they connect on a new level. So well-done and meaningful!
And curiously, no one goes by there anymore. Did they tear down the set? Did they build the Town Square in its place? Where did the Pier go?
My guess: with the budget cuts, they can only afford a few sets now. Oh, the decreasing production industry! Days has survived cancellation, and lower salaries, and the writers strike. But that does not make it easier.
The sets used most this year: The Horton Town Square, Sonny's Coffee Shop, The Brady Pub, The Horton House, and character apartments depending on the prominent storyline (Sami's, EJ's, Daniel's, ect.)
Another possibility: with the new writers, they made so many changes....so they cut so many sets or are using some minimally. Such as: the PIER, the police station, Chez Rougue, Titan, the Mansions (DiMera/ Kiriakis), the hospital, and switching the "Cheatin' Heart" to a coffee house! REALLY?????
These new writers clearly do not have the knowledge of the many iconic storylines that took place on that pier. If they can just cut it out entirely, they obviously have no regard or respect for its history.
All we, as devoted fans, can do is remember those classic pier scenes that touched out hearts. And recall those storylines set on the pier that got us hooked on this show.
And spend hours searching on Youtube for a clip featuring that old familiar pier.
One aspect of Salem that makes it unique is that it is near a waterfront. It has docks. It has a pier. And over the years it has been the setting that ties all of Salem together. Everyone meets at the pier. Everyone bumps into their friends at the pier. Everyone bumps into their enemies at the pier.
Clearly the pier is the most direct path to The Brady Pub from the DiMera Mansion. The pier is obviously on the way to the park from the Horton house. It's clearly the fastest way to Chez Rouge from the Kiriakis mansion. And you just have to pass by the pier when you are traveling to The Cheatin' Heart from Salem University Hospital.
And yet, after September in 2011, the pier has not been as busy.
Once the Horton Town Square was built, everybody started to take that route. The pier has not been traveled along.
With such an iconic setting, why has DAYS just dropped that set? Everything happens at the Town Square now. But does that mean that we ignore Salem's historic pier?
So many storylines have begun and ended at that pier. For example:
- Lexi taking Theo to watch the boats routinely
- Bope on the docked "Fancy Face"scenes
- Daniel and Philip beat each other up
- Marlena reunites with "Roman"
- EJ proposes to Sami by fishing for the ring
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| Chandler Massey on the famous pier set |
- Shelle reunite after separation
- Bo officially meets Billie
- Jarlena admits that they still love each other
- Phloe's first "relationship" scene
- Tony DiMera dies
- Brady beats up EJ
- Carly told Daniel that Melanie was his
- Nicole was arrested for her baby stealing
- Gus beat up Chloe for being a prostitute
- Taylor and EJ meet: love at first sight
- DiMera and Kiriakis turf conflicts
- Madeline (Chad's mom) falls down stairs and dies
- Belle is pushed into the water when Claire is kidnapped
- Chloe falls for Daniel on New Years
- Maggie was shot
- Will meets Sonny
That's not even scratching the surface!
The pier's presence has provoked many storylines. Some of the characters have worked on the docks. The ferry to the Horton cabin takes off from there. Many romantic dates end on the water. The pier hosts shady deals, shootings, and New Years Eve parties.
On Youtube, where you can still view some of these scenes, people comment on how much they love those clips with the words "at the pier" in the title:
- On Marlena's return, "One of the best moments of days of our lives---it never gets old."&"classic clip"
- On Jarlena admitting their love in '93, "One of D&D's best scenes."
- On Chloe scene with Brady, "I love it! After a fight with Belle, Chloe finds comfort in the water."
-On Belle and Shawn scene in '03, "My all-time favorite Shelle!!!"
Personally, my favorite is that Phloe scene when they start to see each other in a new light. The water symbolizes change. And after that night, their relationships had changed forever. The water washes away their previous judgements about each other and they connect on a new level. So well-done and meaningful!
And curiously, no one goes by there anymore. Did they tear down the set? Did they build the Town Square in its place? Where did the Pier go?
My guess: with the budget cuts, they can only afford a few sets now. Oh, the decreasing production industry! Days has survived cancellation, and lower salaries, and the writers strike. But that does not make it easier.
The sets used most this year: The Horton Town Square, Sonny's Coffee Shop, The Brady Pub, The Horton House, and character apartments depending on the prominent storyline (Sami's, EJ's, Daniel's, ect.)
Another possibility: with the new writers, they made so many changes....so they cut so many sets or are using some minimally. Such as: the PIER, the police station, Chez Rougue, Titan, the Mansions (DiMera/ Kiriakis), the hospital, and switching the "Cheatin' Heart" to a coffee house! REALLY?????
These new writers clearly do not have the knowledge of the many iconic storylines that took place on that pier. If they can just cut it out entirely, they obviously have no regard or respect for its history.
All we, as devoted fans, can do is remember those classic pier scenes that touched out hearts. And recall those storylines set on the pier that got us hooked on this show.
And spend hours searching on Youtube for a clip featuring that old familiar pier.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
A Trip Down Memory LANE
Chloe Lane.
Chloe Lane Black Horton Jonas.
The ending to classic couple names such as "Phloe" "Broe" "Danloe"
and the beginning of "Chlucas"
The lovely, opera singing Nadia Bjorlin is reported to return to the Days family sometime in January.
After a short break, where she starred in the film, "the Divorce Invitation," Bjorlin will cure us all of our Chloe withdrawals. (accept maybe Victor)
Although she was only gone for a year and a half, in the soap world it seems like we haven't seen the former opera star and former prostitute in forever. In tribute to Chloe's impending return, let us travel back in time to discuss her history...and we might be able to predict some future storylines!
2000. Yes, that was twelve years ago!
Chloe comes to Salem claiming to be the daughter of Nancy Wesley's deceased friend. Little does anyone know, that Nancy is actually Chloe's mother! Wasn't a pretty sight when Craig found out...
Chloe, a victim of foster care detachment, cruelty, and lonliness had lost all faith in trust and relationships....and people. "All I had was my dark clothes, my glasses, my singing...and my anger. They were my defenses against everything, especially the anger. It was like a drug." (Chloe, June 2001)
She was the girl who thought she was better than everybody else and so she hid behind her glasses. Until one bold rich kid took off her glasses and called her out on it. That was Philip, her high school boyfriend and first love. He got her to come out of her shell and tried to help her trust people.
And it worked. Chloe had a few friends, Shawn Brady and Belle Black. And over time she would develop a better relationship with her mother.
Once shy Chloe was gone and independent Chloe took her place, the dynamics of her relationship with Philip began to change. Combine that with impulsive, confused teenagers and an interloping nephew and you have a classic "make-up, break-up" relationship until 2002.
When Chloe develops leukemia, Philip and Brady(interloping nephew) fight over her care. Since Brady seems like the more practical and responsible person, Chloe ends in with her first love.
Later, Chloe discovers that her mother's rapist is not her father, but that her step-dad, Dr. Craig Wesley is her real father. When her little sister, Joy is born, Chloe is able to get a bone marrow transplant.
She and Brady grow closer, emotionally and physically! She, however, leaves to pursue an opera-singing career in Europe.
After a horrible accident in which her face received much damage she pretended to be dead so as not to face Brady. Nicole schemed to give her a flesh-eating bacteria in order to steal her beau, but it did not work because she revealed herself and married Brady in 2005.
When she returns in 2007, she is alone, being tracked down by Austrian authorities, and seeks aid in her old boyfriend, Phil. ( when I say seeks aid I mean seduces ).
Turns out Brady got addicted to drugs and so he divorces her from rehab. Not good for her ego. That very night, she begins her "friends with benefits" thing with Philip. As we all know, that never ends well. One usually develops actual feelings.
This time it's both. Chloe first: she gets jealous seeing him with a girl he's manipulating for work, so she sleeps with his brother in an elevator. Good payback, girl.
When she's engaged to Lucas, Phil realizes how he feels but it's too late.
Because Lucas was a rebound, Chloe never truly could commit to Lucas 100%. Then, she meets Daniel. A hot, sexy, sensitive, doctor. Did I mention sexy? Guess what comes next.
A jealous and protective mother-in-law, Kate, devises a cooking show with Chloe as the host. After poisoned eggs and apples, she finally bites a poisoned brownie. Her relationship with Daniel is revealed and she falls into a coma.
When she wakes, Lucas has divorced her, and she's engaged to Dr. Sex addict. All seems well until Chloe grows suspicious of his baby-mama. Thanks to some manipulation, curtsy of Vivian, and a bottle of red wine, she ends up crying on the shoulder of Philip.
Funny how it always circles back to Philip...hhhmmmm.
In a depressed, hopeless, drunken state, she reverts to a comfortable and familiar setting. Sex with this man.
Even though, she had a hysterical pregnancy and was told that she couldn't conceive, Chloe ends up wondering who the father of her unborn child is. And ten years ago, she had strayed away from all personal interactions!
"Ghoul Girl" has grown up!
Not wanting to hurt Daniel or Melanie (his daughter and Phil's wife), she decides to come clean if it's not Daniel's and keep quiet if it is. However, Caroline switched the test, so her son, Parker Kiriakis was born with the name Jonas.
Once the truth was revealed and her life destroyed, Chloe did everything she could to "return to normal" and "forget the truth." She attempted this by seducing Daniel, keeping Philip at a distance, and eventually resenting her own son.
In an increased depressed state, she attempted suicide only to be saved on the brink of death by Philip. Man, this guy shows up a lot in her life! Curious....
Because of this incident, she lost custody of Parker. When, she put herself before her baby and drunk fought Melanie and Kate, she lost the respect and support of Philip. Her last and oldest ally was slipping away, and she found herself alone, ill, and regretting not appreciating the friend she had.
In an attempt to earn money to satisfy Social Services, she became a prostitute. My oh my, how things have changed since high school!
After being beaten and comatose in a hospital, her friends (Brady and Nicole) help her get back on her feet and move to Chicago where she will work as a singer to get custody of her son back.
******
Now, she is returning!!!
I really don't see how she is going to come back with the baby without Jay (Philip). It was difficult and unbelievable to fit him in without his dad who has full custody.
Chloe shall have to return without her son, at least for the most part. What buissiness would she have in Salem??? So far as I can see, she has nothing here.
Unless she's back to claim a man! Which one of her exes shall it be? Lucas. Brady. Daniel. What about Philip and Parker in Chicago? Where is her life going and why in the world is it taking her back to Salem? I guess that's for the writers to come up with.
We'll just have to wait and see where the road (or the Lane) takes us!
Chloe Lane Black Horton Jonas.
The ending to classic couple names such as "Phloe" "Broe" "Danloe"
and the beginning of "Chlucas"
The lovely, opera singing Nadia Bjorlin is reported to return to the Days family sometime in January.
After a short break, where she starred in the film, "the Divorce Invitation," Bjorlin will cure us all of our Chloe withdrawals. (accept maybe Victor)
Although she was only gone for a year and a half, in the soap world it seems like we haven't seen the former opera star and former prostitute in forever. In tribute to Chloe's impending return, let us travel back in time to discuss her history...and we might be able to predict some future storylines!
2000. Yes, that was twelve years ago!
Chloe comes to Salem claiming to be the daughter of Nancy Wesley's deceased friend. Little does anyone know, that Nancy is actually Chloe's mother! Wasn't a pretty sight when Craig found out...
Chloe, a victim of foster care detachment, cruelty, and lonliness had lost all faith in trust and relationships....and people. "All I had was my dark clothes, my glasses, my singing...and my anger. They were my defenses against everything, especially the anger. It was like a drug." (Chloe, June 2001)
She was the girl who thought she was better than everybody else and so she hid behind her glasses. Until one bold rich kid took off her glasses and called her out on it. That was Philip, her high school boyfriend and first love. He got her to come out of her shell and tried to help her trust people.
And it worked. Chloe had a few friends, Shawn Brady and Belle Black. And over time she would develop a better relationship with her mother.
Once shy Chloe was gone and independent Chloe took her place, the dynamics of her relationship with Philip began to change. Combine that with impulsive, confused teenagers and an interloping nephew and you have a classic "make-up, break-up" relationship until 2002.
When Chloe develops leukemia, Philip and Brady(interloping nephew) fight over her care. Since Brady seems like the more practical and responsible person, Chloe ends in with her first love.
Later, Chloe discovers that her mother's rapist is not her father, but that her step-dad, Dr. Craig Wesley is her real father. When her little sister, Joy is born, Chloe is able to get a bone marrow transplant.
She and Brady grow closer, emotionally and physically! She, however, leaves to pursue an opera-singing career in Europe.
After a horrible accident in which her face received much damage she pretended to be dead so as not to face Brady. Nicole schemed to give her a flesh-eating bacteria in order to steal her beau, but it did not work because she revealed herself and married Brady in 2005.
When she returns in 2007, she is alone, being tracked down by Austrian authorities, and seeks aid in her old boyfriend, Phil. ( when I say seeks aid I mean seduces ).
Turns out Brady got addicted to drugs and so he divorces her from rehab. Not good for her ego. That very night, she begins her "friends with benefits" thing with Philip. As we all know, that never ends well. One usually develops actual feelings.
This time it's both. Chloe first: she gets jealous seeing him with a girl he's manipulating for work, so she sleeps with his brother in an elevator. Good payback, girl.
When she's engaged to Lucas, Phil realizes how he feels but it's too late.
Because Lucas was a rebound, Chloe never truly could commit to Lucas 100%. Then, she meets Daniel. A hot, sexy, sensitive, doctor. Did I mention sexy? Guess what comes next.
A jealous and protective mother-in-law, Kate, devises a cooking show with Chloe as the host. After poisoned eggs and apples, she finally bites a poisoned brownie. Her relationship with Daniel is revealed and she falls into a coma.
When she wakes, Lucas has divorced her, and she's engaged to Dr. Sex addict. All seems well until Chloe grows suspicious of his baby-mama. Thanks to some manipulation, curtsy of Vivian, and a bottle of red wine, she ends up crying on the shoulder of Philip.
Funny how it always circles back to Philip...hhhmmmm.
In a depressed, hopeless, drunken state, she reverts to a comfortable and familiar setting. Sex with this man.
Even though, she had a hysterical pregnancy and was told that she couldn't conceive, Chloe ends up wondering who the father of her unborn child is. And ten years ago, she had strayed away from all personal interactions!
"Ghoul Girl" has grown up!
Not wanting to hurt Daniel or Melanie (his daughter and Phil's wife), she decides to come clean if it's not Daniel's and keep quiet if it is. However, Caroline switched the test, so her son, Parker Kiriakis was born with the name Jonas.
Once the truth was revealed and her life destroyed, Chloe did everything she could to "return to normal" and "forget the truth." She attempted this by seducing Daniel, keeping Philip at a distance, and eventually resenting her own son.
In an increased depressed state, she attempted suicide only to be saved on the brink of death by Philip. Man, this guy shows up a lot in her life! Curious....
Because of this incident, she lost custody of Parker. When, she put herself before her baby and drunk fought Melanie and Kate, she lost the respect and support of Philip. Her last and oldest ally was slipping away, and she found herself alone, ill, and regretting not appreciating the friend she had.
In an attempt to earn money to satisfy Social Services, she became a prostitute. My oh my, how things have changed since high school!
After being beaten and comatose in a hospital, her friends (Brady and Nicole) help her get back on her feet and move to Chicago where she will work as a singer to get custody of her son back.
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Now, she is returning!!!
I really don't see how she is going to come back with the baby without Jay (Philip). It was difficult and unbelievable to fit him in without his dad who has full custody.
Chloe shall have to return without her son, at least for the most part. What buissiness would she have in Salem??? So far as I can see, she has nothing here.
Unless she's back to claim a man! Which one of her exes shall it be? Lucas. Brady. Daniel. What about Philip and Parker in Chicago? Where is her life going and why in the world is it taking her back to Salem? I guess that's for the writers to come up with.
We'll just have to wait and see where the road (or the Lane) takes us!
A Black who's fallen through the Cracks
Where has Brady been?
He has not been seen on screen in his own independent storyline since the debacle with Ian. And before that, the only stuff he was involved in was the Madison drama and the transfer from Titan to Basic Black.
Has anyone noticed that Brady has not had a stable relationship since his marriage to Chloe? And we all know how that turned out. Drug addiction. Suspected murder. Secret Rehab. Divorce.
And his post-Chloe relationships in the "Eric era" (as opposed to the "Kyle era") have not lasted long enough to count.
There's Ariana Hernandez. She and Brady had a wonderful beginning, but their story ends with Nicole interloping and a secret under-cover drug deal with the cops. They were engaged and were in the middle of eloping when a storm blew in. (literally and figuratively: a rainstorm and Nicole). Unfortunately, his ex-fiance did not live to see the end of that year.
The reason for Brady's distance with Ari was primarily because of Nicole's dramas with EJ and her miscarriage. Being a good friend, Brady always dropped what he was doing to help Nicole. However, to Ariana this was an obsession with his ex that interfered with their relationship. Actually, Brady corrupted his with Ari and Nicole's with EJ. At this time, he helped Nicole with her rouse about hiding the miscarriage, although he certainly opposed it and reproached her often.
After she was released from prison and she discovered his secret about Vivian in the coffin, they began seeing each other again. However, she dumped him like yesterday's trash once EJ offered her a better deal.
Once this storyline was over, Brady really didn't do anything. For the longest time he was simply a background character occasionally having scenes with Melanie or Maggie.
Then, the war erupted between the Kiriakis's and the DiMeras. Here Brady got some screen time. After this was settled, Brady again fell into the background.
Here comes a change with new writers and new location and old characters. His father returned to Salem and he was brought back. Madison James then entered on his radar. Their relationship (buisiness and personal) was scattered over a long period of time. Their scenes only aired occasionally and as one of the "filler" or less important storylines.
Even the drug using storyline was put on the back burner. Those scenes were not as prominent as others.
After Madison's tragic demise at the explosion, Brady is alone again. And he only appears in scenes as a secondary or supplementary character. For example, alongside Daniel, Jennifer, Maggie, Melanie, Nicole, John. The man needs his own storyline (other than his mourning Madison).
What Brady needs is a real woman. A nice, stable, long-term relationship. Maybe he'll get engaged and actually marry her before she dies for once.
Eric is one of the nicest people in real life. He's also ten times more handsome in person! He combines drama with humor. And his delivery is real. Whenever you watch a scene with Brady, you laugh or at least smile. He deserves a good solid storyline. I'm sure that we all wish that we could see him more often.
Let us all hope that once the current ones end, Brady's new storyline will highlight his entertaining and engaging character.
He has not been seen on screen in his own independent storyline since the debacle with Ian. And before that, the only stuff he was involved in was the Madison drama and the transfer from Titan to Basic Black.
Has anyone noticed that Brady has not had a stable relationship since his marriage to Chloe? And we all know how that turned out. Drug addiction. Suspected murder. Secret Rehab. Divorce.
And his post-Chloe relationships in the "Eric era" (as opposed to the "Kyle era") have not lasted long enough to count.
There's Ariana Hernandez. She and Brady had a wonderful beginning, but their story ends with Nicole interloping and a secret under-cover drug deal with the cops. They were engaged and were in the middle of eloping when a storm blew in. (literally and figuratively: a rainstorm and Nicole). Unfortunately, his ex-fiance did not live to see the end of that year.
The reason for Brady's distance with Ari was primarily because of Nicole's dramas with EJ and her miscarriage. Being a good friend, Brady always dropped what he was doing to help Nicole. However, to Ariana this was an obsession with his ex that interfered with their relationship. Actually, Brady corrupted his with Ari and Nicole's with EJ. At this time, he helped Nicole with her rouse about hiding the miscarriage, although he certainly opposed it and reproached her often.
After she was released from prison and she discovered his secret about Vivian in the coffin, they began seeing each other again. However, she dumped him like yesterday's trash once EJ offered her a better deal.
Once this storyline was over, Brady really didn't do anything. For the longest time he was simply a background character occasionally having scenes with Melanie or Maggie.
Then, the war erupted between the Kiriakis's and the DiMeras. Here Brady got some screen time. After this was settled, Brady again fell into the background.
Here comes a change with new writers and new location and old characters. His father returned to Salem and he was brought back. Madison James then entered on his radar. Their relationship (buisiness and personal) was scattered over a long period of time. Their scenes only aired occasionally and as one of the "filler" or less important storylines.
Even the drug using storyline was put on the back burner. Those scenes were not as prominent as others.
After Madison's tragic demise at the explosion, Brady is alone again. And he only appears in scenes as a secondary or supplementary character. For example, alongside Daniel, Jennifer, Maggie, Melanie, Nicole, John. The man needs his own storyline (other than his mourning Madison).
What Brady needs is a real woman. A nice, stable, long-term relationship. Maybe he'll get engaged and actually marry her before she dies for once.
Eric is one of the nicest people in real life. He's also ten times more handsome in person! He combines drama with humor. And his delivery is real. Whenever you watch a scene with Brady, you laugh or at least smile. He deserves a good solid storyline. I'm sure that we all wish that we could see him more often.
Let us all hope that once the current ones end, Brady's new storyline will highlight his entertaining and engaging character.
Nicole and Jennifer smack down!
Girls are going at it!
Embodying the classic chick fight over a man, Walker versus Horton stretches over many weeks. How long have we been seeing Jennifer scenes where she tells everyone that she care about Daniel as a "friend" and she only wants to help. That is complete BS!
How long have we been seeing Nicole justifying her lies by convincing herself that Daniel cares about her and her baby, and that she is able to completely seduce him. That is BS!
Neither of these women has a hold on Daniel at this point. However, I will concede that both have severely impacted his life and his decisions.
Let's take a closer look at Dr. Jonas, shall we? He came to Salem as a specialty doctor as a favor to Victor and stayed because of the women he got involved with. Then he discovered he had a daughter. Wonderful! Then daughter leaves...now what? Oh, I know! He sticks around for the women that he's involved with. Who are these women? How did they meet Daniel?
Chelsea Brady- pancreas transplant patient
Kate Roberts- lung cancer patient
Chloe Lane- bone marrow donor patient
Jennifer Horton- heart transplant patient
Nicole Walker- high-risk pregnancy patient
Anyone seeing a pattern? Why these girls are fighting over this guy is a mystery...
Oh,wait. He's HOT. Mystery solved.
Nicole's argument has some validity. She did not seduce Daniel into switching the test. The seduction/ relationship really happened afterwards. She didn't even know that he wasn't going to switch the labels back.
One thing she should not have done was use her baby to gain sympathy. Allowing her child to be a way to connect...that's fine. But don't start naming him after the guy! Don't ask him to be the godfather! Seriously, after what he went through with Parker? Do you really think that Daniel is eager to play daddy to a kid that's not his...again?
Even now that the boy is gone, she is still using him to secure Daniel. Yes, it's a tragedy. She's sad. We get it. The bottom line is, she's manipulating Daniel, and at times she might not even realize it. She has convinced herself that Jennifer is to blame in order to deal with this. She has convinced herself that if she lost her baby, then she is meant to hang on to Daniel. This logic can only come from a depressed, post-tramatic, previously murderous mind.
As for our friend Jennifer, she has some justification for her actions. It's amazing how on soaps every character is a psychologist. "I'm trying to do for Daniel what I couldn't do for Jack." Classic survivor's guilt. Well, on some levels that would be true. However, if that was the case, she probably could not admit that to herself. Therefore, she must have reasons that she cannot admit to herself: her feelings for Daniel, perhaps.
Even so, intentions become moot when the police get involved. Jennifer has an almost clean record, she's well-liked throughout the community, and she is a mother herself. All of these could be used as character references to prove that she would not do such a thing. One thing that might sink her ship= Nicole.
Which brings us to the current story. "Daniel gives Nicole an ultimatum" reads a spoiler on NBC's Days website. Since we know that he later tells her that he still wants to leave town with her, we can assume that he says something like, "If you drop the charges, I'll leave Salem with you."
Will Nicole let go of her vengeance to secure her man? If the past is any indication, no. She might agree, but she'll still try to accomplish her goal. Maybe send EJ after her. Nicole won't give up on Jennifer. And she sure as hell won't give up on her latest romance.
Problem is, Jennifer's a fighter too. If you thought the PR war in the mayoral election was intense, don't count the casualties yet. This war's still raging.
Embodying the classic chick fight over a man, Walker versus Horton stretches over many weeks. How long have we been seeing Jennifer scenes where she tells everyone that she care about Daniel as a "friend" and she only wants to help. That is complete BS!
How long have we been seeing Nicole justifying her lies by convincing herself that Daniel cares about her and her baby, and that she is able to completely seduce him. That is BS!
Neither of these women has a hold on Daniel at this point. However, I will concede that both have severely impacted his life and his decisions.
Let's take a closer look at Dr. Jonas, shall we? He came to Salem as a specialty doctor as a favor to Victor and stayed because of the women he got involved with. Then he discovered he had a daughter. Wonderful! Then daughter leaves...now what? Oh, I know! He sticks around for the women that he's involved with. Who are these women? How did they meet Daniel?
Chelsea Brady- pancreas transplant patient
Kate Roberts- lung cancer patient
Chloe Lane- bone marrow donor patient
Jennifer Horton- heart transplant patient
Nicole Walker- high-risk pregnancy patient
Anyone seeing a pattern? Why these girls are fighting over this guy is a mystery...
Oh,wait. He's HOT. Mystery solved.
Nicole's argument has some validity. She did not seduce Daniel into switching the test. The seduction/ relationship really happened afterwards. She didn't even know that he wasn't going to switch the labels back.
One thing she should not have done was use her baby to gain sympathy. Allowing her child to be a way to connect...that's fine. But don't start naming him after the guy! Don't ask him to be the godfather! Seriously, after what he went through with Parker? Do you really think that Daniel is eager to play daddy to a kid that's not his...again?
Even now that the boy is gone, she is still using him to secure Daniel. Yes, it's a tragedy. She's sad. We get it. The bottom line is, she's manipulating Daniel, and at times she might not even realize it. She has convinced herself that Jennifer is to blame in order to deal with this. She has convinced herself that if she lost her baby, then she is meant to hang on to Daniel. This logic can only come from a depressed, post-tramatic, previously murderous mind.
As for our friend Jennifer, she has some justification for her actions. It's amazing how on soaps every character is a psychologist. "I'm trying to do for Daniel what I couldn't do for Jack." Classic survivor's guilt. Well, on some levels that would be true. However, if that was the case, she probably could not admit that to herself. Therefore, she must have reasons that she cannot admit to herself: her feelings for Daniel, perhaps.
Even so, intentions become moot when the police get involved. Jennifer has an almost clean record, she's well-liked throughout the community, and she is a mother herself. All of these could be used as character references to prove that she would not do such a thing. One thing that might sink her ship= Nicole.
Which brings us to the current story. "Daniel gives Nicole an ultimatum" reads a spoiler on NBC's Days website. Since we know that he later tells her that he still wants to leave town with her, we can assume that he says something like, "If you drop the charges, I'll leave Salem with you."
Will Nicole let go of her vengeance to secure her man? If the past is any indication, no. She might agree, but she'll still try to accomplish her goal. Maybe send EJ after her. Nicole won't give up on Jennifer. And she sure as hell won't give up on her latest romance.
Problem is, Jennifer's a fighter too. If you thought the PR war in the mayoral election was intense, don't count the casualties yet. This war's still raging.
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