REFLECTIONS BY JILL for February 12, 2007

So, Spencer has what he thinks is the last laugh on all of his beloved friends in Llanview. I must admit that I got a few little chuckles out of some of the gifts he left for everyone, like the diploma for Marty and the statue of the scales of justice for Evangeline. But in true Spencer fashion, he was utterly disgusting when he left Todd with his parting words about knowing where Todd’s son is and knowing that he’ll spend his life trying to find him; and the most disgusting thing was leaving Todd the blanket that Spencer used for the baby when he was born. The look on Blair’s face said it all. You could see the stunned look on Todd’s face, but the look on Blair’s was one of terrible hurt for what that “gift” must have done to Todd. Another cruel gift was the one Spencer left to Dorian, but let’s face it, he wasn’t very far off the mark at all when he left her that mirror and said she could always stare at the only person who loves her.

I thought John was going to crawl out of his own skin watching that video of Spencer. He couldn’t have said anything to John that hit him harder than telling him that he would have to find the man who killed his father’s killer because it’s what his honorable father would do. Boy, Spencer doesn’t quit, does he?

And did you think Paige acted just a bit weird about getting called to Spencer’s suite? Sure, everyone was a bit freaked out about getting the call, but they all willingly went to see what it was all about. Paige wanted to avoid it like the plague. Hmmm, the actions of a guilty woman?

And Spencer left all his worldly goods and possessions to Miles, the disfigured man on the tape. I read somewhere that Miles is Spencer brother somehow and that Miles will be coming to Llanview to avenge Spencer’s death. Oh boy, if that’s true, we’re in for another go ‘round with evil. Hey, can we get a little romance thrown in somewhere to cushion the blow? PLEASE!!!!

See ya next week.

Jill

FAN FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS

Joan writes: “You didn't list Dorian among your suspects for Spencer's murder, but so far I like her for it. She probably would have had time to quickly examine Blair and know that she was only sedated and gotten out of the room before being discovered. And, speaking of Dorian, are she and Lindsay in high school? Or is it junior high? Making a deal with each other to help break up relationships? Amazing how, after all they've been through they don't see they're too old for this.”

Dear Joan: Of course Dorian makes the list of suspects in Spencer’s murder. I should have just said that the whole town of Llanview is under suspicion and that would have covered it all. And regarding Dorian and Lindsay, neither of them has ever approached life as rational adults, so it doesn’t surprise me that they are resorting to high school tactics to get the men they want. Yes, they sure are too old for this kind of behavior, but nothing ever stops Dorian from going after what she wants. As for Lindsay, she did seem to grow up a lot and become a much better person after Jen died, but I guess the show figured she was no fun that way so maybe they can find some DNA tests for her to manipulate, or some monkey wrenches for her to throw into her neighbors lives so that we remember who she really is.

Winchester writes: “I’m so over the John and Natalie thing. Is there any chance John may get involved with Marty? They seem to mesh well together and it would make an interesting storyline.”

Dear Winchester: Of course there is a chance that John and Marty will be thrown together romantically. Personally, I don’t see a connection between these two people, especially since Spencer just gave John more reason to dislike Marty by letting everyone know that he fooled Marty into believing he was crazy. John has Natalie to pick apart everything he does and analyze his behavior; how could he deal with being involved with a shrink 24/7? I am certainly biased because I have always like John and Natalie and want them to be together if they can ever get their act together, but I really don’t care for the current character of Marty. For me, she’s been nothing but an annoyance in everyone’s life she has touched since returning to Llanview. I’m not happy with the way the writers are portraying her, which happens often when a new actor takes over the role of someone we enjoyed.

Mary writes: “I know that it's not the standard M.O. for soap couples to be happy for long, but can't the writers give John and Natalie a break. They are my favorite couple on OLTL and I would like to see them have some happy time before their relationship goes south. And why do the writers keep doing the same old tired storylines? Do we really need to see Nora and Lindsey fighting over Bo and Vicki and Dorian fighting over Clint? Why can't Bo and Viki each find someone new who makes them happy? They both deserve it.”

Dear Mary: Gee, I haven’t heard from many John/Natalie fans lately. I’m glad to see you’re still out there. I’d love to see them have some happy, normal times together but they both have to change for that to happen and I think John needs to change more. Yes, Natalie is the proverbial brat but I believe that if John would lighten up and just let himself enjoy life a little bit, it would really change Natalie for the better. John’s behavior brings out all of Natalie’s insecurities and he should realize that by now. And as for our old friends Bo and Viki, of course we don’t need more feuding and silly triangles. I wouldn’t mind seeing Paige hang around for Bo but I couldn’t agree more with you that if Viki needs a new man, it should be someone really new. She doesn’t need a third go ‘round with Clint.