Con Artists

Wow, it seems like half of Llanview put in a show today. There was a variety of story lines on today's show. And each person was up to fulfilling their own agendas.

I am saddened at the way Starr and Cole's relationship ended. But I really love the chemistry between Langston and Markko. For so long now, their only purpose have been standing around as Cole and Starr's loyal sidekicks. I am excited that OLTL writers have given Langston a storyline that will allow both her and Markko to shine.

How cute was little Jamie Vega? I hope that when Antonio (and Cris and Sarah) get to Mendorra they can immediately snatch up Talia. We really don't need another go-round with this story or that place! Talia and Antonio need to be in Llanview to give that precious little girl a family. After being dumped by Jessica, Jamie needs some motherly stability in her life.

Tess (Jess) is snapping at everyone, especially Tina. She looks like she is ready to explode. Eventually, the ole' pregnancy hormone excuse isn't going to work. Surely, Tina isn't as stupid as she sometimes acts? If anyone can smell a con, it would be her!

I can't believe Jared doesn't realize how he's being conned by Clint! I highly doubt Clint is ever going to accept Jared again. He is playing Jared for a straight fool. Let's face it, in order to regain power, the Buchanan needs a fall guy---Jared is that fall guy. Not only will Jared ruin Dorian and Langston's lives, he will also ruin his own. This scheme is the perfect opportunity for Clint to break up Jared and Natalie.

Amusingly, Clint would've been all up under Nora if he weren't too busy pulling this mess. But since he isn't around, Nora is all over Cole. I guess it's good that she is actually putting her role as guardian to use. I wished that she hadn't taken him to the country club though. I felt bad that Cole had to see the sonogram just laid out on the table like that. And the way Marcie was bragging about "yes, this is your baby", I felt as if she were almost gloating. This chick is going to be stuck in La-La Land for a while. OLTL writers have paired Marcie up with the conniving Cramer-Manning women. I hope that she enjoyed her salad at the country club with her two new bff's because soon enough it will be over! I hate to say this, but. . . maybe it's time for Cole to team up Todd once again.

Todd should be ashamed of himself for threatening Starr's doctor the way he did. However, I find it funny that Doctor Joplin wasn't scared of him at first. She got scared real quick when Todd mentioned the crooked past that she and her son led. I'm pretty sure that she's scared now! And she should be. Just the mere fact that Todd's life is empty and he is "sad and pathetic", gives him all the more reason for vengeance. I would like to know exactly what he has asked Doctor Joplin to do? Kidnap the baby? Say that the baby died in childbirth? Or will Todd flip the script and give the baby to Marty? Oh, hell, here we go!!!

The games that Llanview plays. . .