The Sweetest Sound...

"Ryan Lavery, you're under arrest!" Is that not the coolest phrase ever? When I heard Jesse say it, I couldn't contain my joy. Who the hell does Ryan think he is trying to keep Annie from Emma. I understand him being upset that there was a gun in his daughter's room, but a plausible explanation was given and the mistake rectified. Taking a sleeping child from her bed and bolting for the door is more than a little extreme. Seriously, does Ryan really think Annie would ever do anything to put Emma in danger? I don't think a custody battle is the way to go just to prove manliness. Makes me so angry I could scream.

I'm incensed with Kendall. Her worship of all that is Ryan is out of control. As much as I don't like saying this, Zach really needs to step up to the plate and put his foot down. Her family is falling apart at the seams, and all Kendall can worry about is being a pitbull for an ex? Get your priorities straight!

Right now, truthfully, I wouldn't mind Frankie going away forever. Cornelius Smith Jr. doesn't seem invested in his role anymore and the character is grating on my last nerve. He and Randi should ride off into the sunset never to be seen or heard from again.

Jesse's big confession of a long-ago love was a major letdown. I hope The Powers That Be have something grand in store for this storyline or it may well go down as one of the worst ever.

Turning a positive corner, I'm absolutely in love with Taylor. Could an Amanda, Jake, Taylor triangle be in the works? While that could prove interesting, when this initial war story is done, I think I'd like to see Taylor brought into Tad's orbit. Taylor battling it out with Krystal for Tad's affections could be can't miss. Imagine if supposedly dead fiancee Brot was thrown into the mix.

As you've probably heard by now, Amanda Baker and her altar Babe Carey will soon leave Pine Valley. I can't say I'm sad to see them go. While I adored the character when portrayed by Alexa Havins, Ms. Baker's stiff take on her never won me over. A bad recast to say the least.