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| Thursday, November 7th Daily Discussion | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 7 2013, 01:48 AM (23,682 Views) | |
| Lori | Nov 8 2013, 08:58 AM Post #521 |
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The sibling scenes were adorable as written, and I can buy the relationships, but Ali ruined them. Same way when she entered the scene with Kritter and Eeeej the day before everything went THUD. Then went she went bounding up the stairs like (ugh) and it got great again. When the writing is there and everyone else is bringing their A game Ali is always the spoiler. And I wonder if she demands her personal stylist choose her hair and wardrobe, that look was so out of sync with everybody else's. Or maybe she chose it herself, that's probably her taste. If she would stop acting the toddler and the sex kitten, she could at best be tolerable and stop ruining great soap moments. |
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| Ellie | Nov 8 2013, 09:04 AM Post #522 |
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Well, first of all, in the scheme of how long these characters have been on Days (even as 'adults'), Brady/Madison till now is still a tiny fraction. But aside from that, even since Brady/Madison, Sami and Brady haven't been written as "Oh my gosh we've always been so close Brady and Blacks forever!" type of siblings. It's more like, the Madison days is when they even met in the first place. All of a sudden they're reminiscing about the good old days? Have they ever done that? |
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| Kinay | Nov 8 2013, 09:16 AM Post #523 |
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I don't believe EJ is keeping the secret because of family loyalty or some great love for his sister. He would sell her out in a second if it was to his benefit. I think he's doing it because he knows there will be hell to pay from Sami since she's already mistrustful of Kristen and has already considered moving herself and the kids out of the mansion. Basically to cover his own ass... and to knock Eric off his pedestal. |
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| PatNS | Nov 8 2013, 09:16 AM Post #524 |
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Please note: This report is not to be copied and pasted to any other sites. Please link only. Link to summary archive: http://www.network54.com/Forum/358635/ Director: Steven Williford Scriptwriter: Melissa Salmons Segment 1: In the vestibule of St Luke's Eric puts up the announcement of the Black / DiMera wedding. Kristen caresses her gun, looks at her gown and smiles. EJ lies again to Sami. It was a disagreement about work. Nothing you need to worry about. Sami - Then it won't hurt to tell me. I'm going to find out one way or nothing. She desperately tries to play the irresistible sex-kitten and fails miserably. JJ comes in as Jen is telling Hope she can't forgive Daniel. Theresa was not some random hookup; he knew who she was to me. So he set out to deliberately hurt me ... no, there's nothing to say after that. Caroline brings Theresa clam chowder and chicken pot pie. Theresa thanks her but she's not hungry. Caroline - You will be once all the drugs are out of your system. Dan knocks on the door and comes in. Caroline tells him this is not a good time. A nun brings Nicole's last cheque to Eric. Will you see her soon? Eric - No I won't. Email her to get her new address; we'll mail it. Vic calls Marlena. Whatever you're doing drop it and get over here right now. Marlena - Your IT guy did it, didn't he? He cracked the code. What is on Kristen's flashdrive. Vic - It's ... I can't begin to describe it. Brady is on the phone with Kristen. Hey beautiful, are you ready to say I do. Kristen - Just about. How about you? Brady - I'm suited up ready to go. I just have to get your surprise loaded and I'm ready. Kristen - What are you talking about? Brady - It wouldn't be a surprise if I told you, would it? You're just going to have to wait until the ceremony. Kristen tells him she's kind of starting to hate surprises. Brady holds his DVD. You better get over that because I plan for our lives to be surprising on a daily basis. That sounds a little ominous to Kristen. Brady - It's not ominous. I just plan on finding a different way to show you I love you every day. Are you rethinking surprises? Kristen - As long as they come from you. I've got to run, I'm going to be late. Brady - I love you. Kristen - I love YOU. She's still holding the gun. She puts it in her evening bag. EJ - My sister crossed a line. Sami - You seem rattled. EJ - I don't know what to do with what she told me; it's beyond the pale. Brady is in the living room with Vic. Okay I am off. I'm heading to the church and I will see ... what's wrong? You look like the market crashed? Is everything alright? Vic fingers the DVD. Segment 2: Theresa - It's okay Grandma Caroline, he's one of my doctors. Can you give us a minute. Caroline leaves the room. Dan - So I hear you're being released today. Are Kimberley and Shane here yet? Theresa - No, they're on their way. Should be good times. Told you so is Mom's best event. Dan - I don't know if anyone wants to go there yet. Theresa - Oh no, she'll be all over everything, analysing all the details of my overdose. Dan - Which you don't remember so it should be a quick conversation, right? Has any part of that night started to come back to you yet. JJ opens and closes the door pretending he just got home. JJ tells the ladies they look nice. Jen - We're celebrating Kristen's wedding. Hope gets a call from the station she has to take. She steps out of the foyer. JJ asks his mom if she's okay. Jen - Yeah I'm good. I just wanted to let you know that you don't need to fight my battles for me; especially not with Daniel. JJ - I just feel bad. Jen - You shouldn't really, not about that anyway. Daniel and I are grownups and we made our choices. I'm just so glad that you're home and you're turning things around. That means more to me than anything. She hugs him. Fr. Matt knocks on the door of the rectory and asks Eric if he has a minute. Eric - I have a wedding service. Fr. Matt - This won't take long. Eric tells him to come in. Fr. Matt - Son, I'm worried about you. You're clearly upset about something you did a while back. We had a chance to talk about it but never finished the conversation. Is whatever is bothering you been resolved? You're silence tells me it has not. You're still struggling with something. So talk to me son. Tell me what happened. Vic - Didn't anyone ever tell you not to sneak up on an old man. Brady - What's going on with you? Are you alright. Vic - Yeah, you just startled me, that's all. Brady - I'll see you and Maggie at the church then. Vic - What's the rush? Brady - It's a horrible idea to be late for your own wedding Granddad. Vic - You still have time. If you please give me a minute ... Brady - Please not today. It's a big day. Vic - Do you believe that I care for you? I only have your best interests at heart. Brady - Yes I do that's why today I just want you to be happy for me. That's all I want. Vic - Damn it Brady! Brady - Granddad, I'm marrying Kristen. I love Kristen so much and there's nothing you can say today that's going to make me change my mind about that. He starts going through his pockets ... Vic - What are you looking for? Brady pulls out the DVD. I thought I forgot this. Vic - Is that the thing you made about Kristen? Brady - Yes it is and before you start I am going to play it at the wedding. If you don't want to see it come late or don't come at all. If you can't be decent I don't know what to tell you. Vic - I'm sorry. I won't say another word. Brady - Are you coming to the ceremony? Vic - I wouldn't miss it for the world. Brady - Thank you. It means a lot to me that you're going to be there on the most important day of my life. I'll see you there. He leaves. Vic - It will certainly be memorable. Sami - Just tell me what she did. She's already tricking my brother into marrying her. If she did something ... EJ - Calm down. She did not do anything to hurt him. Sami - Promise. EJ - Yeah. She told me after the wedding she's disappearing with Brady for a while. They're going travelling for 3 months so she's going to be off the grid completely. Sami - You make it sound like a bad thing. EJ - She didn't even consult me. I've got Father looking after Chad; I'm already covering his bloody workload, now I have to deal with hers as well. Sami - Since when are you afraid of hard work. You were running the whole company by yourself for a long time. EJ - That's very different then cleaning up their mess. Sami - Alright. I agree with you. Screw her. You should tell her she's not allowed to go. EJ - Well that's exactly what I was doing. That's what you walked in on. We were having a fight; we went a few rounds. I thought the best thing to do was let it go. I'll handle it. Sami - You will. You can and you'll be happier for it. You'll have more room to manoeuver the company yourself. And I'll be happy that she'll be out of the house for 3 months. I'd love to help you with the company. So what's the rest of it? There's more, I can smell it. Come on, tell me everything that happened with Kristen. Tell me every word she said. Kristen is listening. Segment 3: EJ - I don't remember everything. I told you the important part. So why don't we go to the wedding and let events run their course. Sami - Okay but promise not to be offended by the huge smile on my face when I wave goodbye to Kristen. Kristen comes into the room. Show time! Sami - Wow, you look beautiful. Kristen - Thank you. Sami - I should go and get ready too. Again, you look stunning. You're going to be a beautiful bride. See you at the altar. She goes upstairs. Kristen - She's clearly very happy. You didn't tell her about Eric and me. EJ - No but I had to tell her something and I very well couldn't tell her the truth, could I? Kristen - So you lied. EJ - Yes. Eric - I confessed to God and asked for his forgiveness. Fr. Matt - And you found no peace? Eric - I don't deserve that. A little boy comes in and gives Eric a note. Your teacher says you're acting up in your class. Boy - I guess. Eric - Evan, I talked to your mom a couple of days ago. We're going to get you into a new apt. as soon as we can. In the meantime I want you to think of this place as a refuge. You're safe here. If you pay attention in your classroom you can learn a lot of very interesting things to help you. Evan - I'll try. Eric - I want you to take this back to your classroom. Come and see me tomorrow; bring your homework. I'll find a very quiet place for you to study. Evan - Yes Father. He leaves. Fr. Matt - Whatever is worrying you my son know this, you have a gift. This is truly your vocation. Brady finds Ken at the Church and introduces himself. Ken - Everything is set up. Brady hands over the DVD. This is the footage. Basically once Kristen walks down the aisle I'm going to say a few words, the lights go out, cue the footage. Ken - You're in good hands. I've just got to run out to the car and get another cable; we're good to go. Brady goes inside the main part of the church. This is finally going to happen. Vic is holding the DVD. Marlena - What is it? Vic - Proof that Kristen has the morals of an alley cat. Footage of her cheating on Brady. Marlena - Where's he right now? Vic - At the church. Marlena - We have to show it to him. Vic - I tried. He wouldn't sit still for 5 seconds. There's only one way we can make this work for us now. Segment 4: Theresa - I wish I could remember that night but it's sort of a blur. I don't even remember the two days leading up to the OD. Dan - At least you're feeling better. But I'm a bit concerned by a rumour going around the hospital about me and you. Do you remember anything about that? Theresa - I'm so sorry Daniel. Obviously I don't remember the specifics but look if I hurt you in any way I feel really bad. You've been so nice to me. Dan - That stuff isn't important. Get stronger, get some rest and promise to call me the minute you start remembering anything about that night. It's important. He leaves. Kristen - Thank you for not throwing me under the bus. EJ - You're family. You'd do the same for me. Kristen - Yes, especially since what you have on me is so devastating. EJ snaps - I would hope that you would do it because you love your little brother. Kristen - Of course. EJ starts badmouthing Brady. Kristen tells him to stop. If I can be nice to Sami, you can be nice to Brady. EJ - I've heard just about enough from you today so don't push it. Kristen - Is it really that difficult for you to keep this a secret, honestly? Does anyone have anything to gain by this coming out especially Eric. EJ - It wouldn't do that priest any harm to fall off his pedestal and be a mere mortal for a day or two. Kristen - No, no, no! Not this way, not ever. EJ - Let's hope you have this thing sewn shut my dear because if it gets out it's going to be ugly. Sami gets out of the pew when Brady comes in. Look at that face. Brady - What! I'm not getting cold feet or anything. Sami - No, it's worse than that. You're actually excited. You can't wait for this to be over. Brady - You know me so well; when did that happen? Sami - I do know you and I want you to remember this exchange the next time you decide I'm too self-absorbed to live. Brady - I will. I want Kristen out here. I want this over with. Let's do this. Eric says something. Brady - Why can't we do a speedy wedding. Then you can get out of that crazy white outfit you have on and I'd be on my honeymoon; life is good. Eric - You have a lot of guests coming; a big production. Sami - Yeah, we got all dressed up. We want to send you off right. Brady - I suppose we should give the people what they want. Vic - Kristen has to be exposed publicly at a time and place where Brady can't avoid it. Marlena - Alright. How do you propose we do that? Vic - Brady's put together a DVD tribute to Kristen. Marlena - I'm going to be sick. Vic - He plans to show it before the ceremony. We have to sneak into the church and switch that DVD with this one. It's the only way. Marlena - I'm not even invited to the wedding. Vic - Exactly. It's why you can sneak in and out. I'd do it myself but Maggie's watching me like a hawk and I'm expected to be front and center for this circus. If you want to stop Kristen ... Marlena - Of course I do! Vic - Then unless you can think of something else this is it. Marlena takes the DVD and goes to the laptop. Vic - What are you doing? Marlena - I'd like to see what's on it. Segment 5: Vic takes back the DVD. Marlena - I just want to know what Brady's going to see. Vic - You want a more graphic description? It's Kristen sweating up the sheets with another man. Marlena - Do we really have to go this far? Vic - No Marlena. We can just sit back and let her win. Now will you get going. Marlena - You don't want me to see this. Why is that? Who's on that? Vic - What does that have to do ... Marlena - You better tell me because I'm not leaving until I know. Kristen - Eric's memory is very vague. He can barely remember the sex. EJ - I see. So the man was awake during this encounter, was he? Kristen - Very much so. EJ - But he thinks it was Nicole. You really did not think this through, did you? You always told me; never leave a trace. Kristen - The video is gone. Chyka is going to make sure that Eric's memory doesn't return. EJ - Chyka? That's father's guy! Kristen - He's going to give me something that I give to Eric. I'm going to put it in his drink tonight. He's not going to remember anything more than he already does. Dr. Chyka says it's not going to hurt him so don't worry about that. EJ - Right, 'cause this is the same bloody genius who told you he wouldn't remember anything in the first place. Kristen - What do you want from me! I'm handling this as best as I can here. Do you want blood from a stone! Leave no trace. Do you want me to kill him? Would that make you happy? EJ - Let's think about that, shall we? Probably not. Kristen - Then what is your problem. What is it? Do you feel bad for Nicole? Really! Caroline is at Theresa's apt. You're going to be okay kid. Just don't forget where I am. Caroline leaves as Anne comes out of the bedroom with a pillow. Should I stay or do you want to be alone? Theresa - You should probably want me to alone. I'm not much fun. Anne - Hey, I'm enough fun for both of us. Should I do something? Do you want anything? Theresa - I'd like last week back. Maybe a job reference. I'm going to start looking ... Anne - Whoa. Hey, you still have a job at the hospital. Theresa - Seriously? Anne - Yeah as long as I'm head of HR you're in. Just get healthy and put this behind you. Lie down. Anne covers her up. Onward and upward, right? JJ is in the square talking on his cell. So when was Miss Donovan released? So she's gone. Thank you. Sami is trying to fix Brady's bowtie. They banter. The ring comes up. Sami insists that of course she has it. She rummages through her purse saying she's insulted by them thinking she doesn't have it. She runs an international company, she had 4 children, of course she has it. Brady pulls the ring box out of his pocket. What were you going to do when the time came? Sami - Wing it. I'm not going to miss you at all, just so you know. Brady - I'm not going to miss you either. Eric mentions the penthouse. Sami realises that's the last time all the Brady and Black kids were together. Brady - Best Christmas ever! Remember that awkward family photo we had taken. Sami - Of course. Mom still has it on her coffee table. Brady - We can talk about Marlena, it's okay. She's not here but she's going to come around. She's going to be okay with you performing the ceremony, trust me. Sami - She's definitely going to be okay with that. You're the Golden Boy. You can't do anything wrong. And you, it will be okay, you're going away for 3 months. Brady - I'm taking a long honeymoon. Sami - You deserve it. It will give Mom a chance to cool off too. Eric - It will give people a lot of time to used to the idea of you and Kristen. Brady - I hope they do. But I've got one thing, I wouldn't be getting married if it wasn't for you. Eric - You two did all the work. They hug. Vic - Do you really care who Kristen is doing! What matters is what she's doing and that Brady find out about it before he marries that succubus. Marlena - Did you recognise the man she's with? Vic - I'm going to have my driver take you over to St. Luke's. Marlena - Victor! Vic - Look at the time. Marlena - At least tell me that it wasn't Daniel. Vic - Oh good God, no, of course not. I wouldn't publically humiliate my godson like that. What do you think I am? Marlena - I think you're in a hurry. Vic doesn't want Brady ruining his life. If you won't do this I have to find somebody else ... and we lose. Marlena - No, Kristen won't win. I won't let her win. She takes the DVD. I'll get it taken care of. Segment 6: EJ declares that Nicole brought this on herself. Kristen - Yes she did and she was long overdue with the whole pregnancy debacle last year. EJ - Oh, you were exacting justice for me, were you? Kristen - Kind of. EJ - Not even a little sweetheart. You were lucky Nicole was there. Kristen - I'm just saying that I would have done something to her if you wanted me to. EJ - You're very sweet but I think you did enough. Kristen - I'm just saying I've got your back. EJ - And I have yours. Kristen - So we're good, right? EJ - We are good although I do have to warn you in my capacity of groomsman ... you are late. Kristen - You're right. Let's go get me hitched. Eric - The guests should be arriving soon. Sami - Wait. We have to have a celebration toast. I brought champagne. Eric has some glasses in the rectory. They head to the rectory. Marlena arrives. She finds the video equipment. Ken comes in just as she removes Brady's DVD? What are you doing? Anne sees Dan with Parker in the square. Anne - Oh yeah, you're a real hero. What's that little boy going to say when he grows up and finds out who you really are. Theresa gets up to answer her door. It's JJ. Theresa - How do you know where I live? JJ - You don't remember? Theresa - Did I give you my address in the last couple of days? No, I don't remember. I had a bad week. JJ - I heard. Theresa - If you're here for drugs or something ... JJ - No, that' not why ... Theresa - Why are you here? Brady takes a picture with his cell of the 3 of them. Eric toasts - To Brady and his new wife, may they have a long and happy life together. They drink. Marlena - Who are you? Ken - The man in charge of this equipment. Marlena - Oh that's perfect because Brady wanted me to come and have you switch out that for this new DVD. I guess it has some music that he wanted. Ken - I'm sorry I jumped. He swaps out the DVD's. It's just that it's an expensive setup and I'm responsible for the equipment. Marlena - I understand. I'll leave this in your capable hands. Ken gets a text. Can you stay here. I have to fix some equipment at another wedding. Marlena - Oh, I can't. Ken - If you don't stay or find someone else there will be no video. It's very simple. Just press this button to play the music and this key to play the video. He takes off. Marlena - Oh man. I can't be here. She's going to leave but she hears Sami's voice so she stays in that curtained off area. Eric comments that he has to light candles. Brady is going to check on the AV equipment. Segment 7: Brady gets distracted by arriving guests. He greets Maggie, Hope and Jennifer. Brady asks Maggie if Victor is coming. Vic - I wouldn't miss it for anything in the world. Marlena lets him see where she is hiding. Eric tells everyone to take their seats. Sami grabs Brady - This way. Brady - I want to check on the equipment. Sami - You hired a professional for that. Vic slips behind the curtain. Marlena - The tech had to leave. I have to get out of here. Vic - You can't. There's no time. Just handle it. EJ is with Kristen. Kristen - Don't you worry, everything is going to be okay. EJ - This is your happy ending. Kristen - Finally, with the right man. EJ - Are you ready? Eric says 'Music please.' When there's a delay Brady starts heading towards the back but Marlena finally presses the right button. EJ walks Kristen down the aisle. JJ - I just wanted to make sure you were okay. Theresa - I'm fine, perfect, never been better. Look, I feel stupid. I'm not real proud of myself. I'm okay physically. JJ - I'm glad. Theresa - I don't mean to be rude but I kind of need to take a nap. JJ - Of course. Feel better okay. Theresa - Thanks. Dan gets up - You need to be very careful about what you say in front of my son. Anne - You think he's not going to hear about you someday? Dan - I'm going to teach my son not to listen to lying gossips. Anne - So what's the truth Dr. Jonas because I'm just not buying all this noble silence about what happened with Theresa. Dan - She needs her privacy and that's all you need to know. Anne scoffs - You're covering your own ass but it's not going to work because everybody knows who you really are Doctor. She leaves. Kristen reaches Brady. She sees the big screen TV. Brady - Surprise. You're going to love it. Eric starts the ceremony but the music is still playing. Can it. Marlena frantically presses buttons dislodging a cable in the process. Eric says before we start with the vows there is something that the groom would like to share with us all. Brady - I just wanted to say that I know most of this town, probably this church, has had their doubts about Kristen and me. But I'm sure that once you see this you'll come to know the woman that I know and love and today I will promise to love for the rest of my life. Thank you. Sami turns the lights out. Marlena presses a key, nothing happens. Eric - Ken, can you play the video please. Marlena keeps pressing keys. Brady starts going to the back of the church. Marlena notices the cable and plugs it back in and presses the key. The video is on. Kristen gasps when she sees it's her own personal sex video and drops her flowers to the floor. Brady watches in stunned horror as do the other guests. Eric's face is revealed. Everyone looks at him. Eric is stunned. |
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| Laufeyson | Nov 8 2013, 09:21 AM Post #525 |
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The show is trying to paint them as a 'real' family when all I was exposed to was them acting more like strangers. I admit that it should be something that's perceived as a sweet sibling moment but I'm working with nothing to convince me those scenes were genuine. The intent is genuine but the execution in context of the last decade or so of adult Sami and Brady makes it hard for me to swallow. (Un)fortunately it's (possibly) the first time adult Brady interacts with Eric so I am willing to suspend a little belief because of who the characters are individually. I can believe they were close where as I KNOW Brady and Sami never were. |
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| six | Nov 8 2013, 09:40 AM Post #526 |
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I do agree that one of the actors was cheesy, but one of the actors is always cheesy and now I consider it a character trait. Okay. Obviously, I didn't see the post Madison relationship the way you did. Sami even had sibling interaction with adult Brady 1.0. Of course back then, they were written to dislike each other, and they were shown to be at least friendly toward each other and consider each other siblings ever since Brady returned to town |
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| lysie | Nov 8 2013, 10:15 AM Post #527 |
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They have. It's been pretty consistent since EM took over the role. |
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| ges | Nov 8 2013, 10:51 AM Post #528 |
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I don't get this discussion at all. How close the Brady siblings are or should be when we have just had a very soapy event. When Marlena is going to have a heart attack? When Victor might lose the smug Maggie and score a hot chick? When Nicole is on the upswing? hmmn. |
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| tomsawyer | Nov 8 2013, 11:06 AM Post #529 |
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Brady and Sami have interacted consistently and mostly positively for five years now. I don't think anybody's arguing that they're as close as Eric and Sami, but EM's Brady has always had a brotherly relationship with Sami. |
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| S loves EJ | Nov 8 2013, 12:27 PM Post #530 |
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It looked to me as EJ cared deeply for Sami when he was on his knees begging Stefano to help him free her.
Iīm sure Sami would have gotten upset with Kristen if EJ had told her about what Kristen did, but I donīt think she would have breaking up with EJ because of something Kristen did it wasnīt his fault, and by keeping the secret he thought Eric wouldnīt get knock down of the pedestal. |
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| Yoryla | Nov 8 2013, 12:53 PM Post #531 |
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Noticed this too!!! |
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