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3×04 “Father of Mine” released!

3×04 “Father of Mine” released!

3×04 “Father Of Mine”
Written by: Chris Coleman, Kristi Clark and Kelly Zollo
Warning: Episode may contain sexual situations, language and graphic sex
Theme Song:
Father of Mine- Everclear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkcbxjWG9Mc

Gia was meeting Ronan at the hospital for the first prenatal appointment since he’d been released. She’d arranged for the previous sonogram results to be removed from her file. Couldn’t have the doctor letting it slip that Gia learned they were having a son while Ronan wallowed in a prison cell. When the elevator doors opened, Gia’s eyes were immediately drawn to Sebastian. She smiled to herself, forgetting about Hector who had accompanied her. She heard his voice but his words didn’t register as she watched Seb. She hadn’t seen him since being forced to abandon him at the warehouse the night of the raid. It was driving her mad not knowing how he’d gotten free. Who found him and how? An image from that night flashed through her mind. Seeing him trussed up and at her mercy was intoxicating. Did he have a scar where she’d slashed his chest with the knife? If the blood flowing from the wound was any indicator, he did. One that would mark him as hers and always remind him of their connection. Why was he always fighting against fate? They were destined to be together. If it wasn’t for all that Catholic guilt, maybe he could see it, too.

Her mind flashed back to an earlier time with Seb, when he had begun to question the morality of their business partnership. He’d probably been at his church, speaking with Father Garza, the priest who always looked down his nose at her when she walked in the door. She’d accompanied Seb to mass far too many times for her liking early in their relationship but he ate that shit up and so it had been worth the annoyance. And the way Hector looked like he’d rather die than be there offered some amusement. Eventually she’d managed to keep Seb too busy to attend. It was nearly perfect until they’d run into that nosy priest who wasted no time implying Gia was a bad influence, right there in front of her. In that moment, the preachy bastard had sealed his fate. Two nights later, Hector burned the church down. She’d roofied Seb that night and watched Hector do it while Seb slept off the effects of the drug at home. And the icing on the cake: the preacher had been inside, a fact they’d realized after the news reports started coming in. Clearly the stars had aligned in her favor. Seb had insisted on visiting the old man in the hospital once and as they entered his hospital room she saw the terror in his eyes; he knew she’d been behind the fire. When she smiled at the priest it was for that reason; the empathetic words that tumbled out of her mouth were for Seb’s benefit. The priest had been rendered unable to speak or use his hands by the fire, putting an end to any thoughts he might be harboring about denouncing her for a second time. Now that was divine justice. After that, there was no question she was a force of nature and that force would bring her and Sebastian back together. Not now, obviously; there was Ronan. But, one day. In the meantime, she was content with the fact that he couldn’t escape her orbit.

Gia approached him. “I’m really sad our meeting in the warehouse was cut short,” she said, looking him up and down, thinking about the things she could be doing to him. “I thought it was a productive conversation and I’m certain we could have reached an agreement if you hadn’t left. I’m ready to resume negotiations whenever you are,” she told him, not about to let him off the hook from shipping her contraband. At the moment this was the only connection she could have with him.

Sebastian’s life had been renewed since being freed from that warehouse. He knew that Max didn’t understand why he wouldn’t name Gia as his kidnapper. That would only enrage that mad woman. In her mind she’d made them up to be some epic love story but she manipulated every moment they shared so how was it real. It took time and a lot of energy but Sebastian got away and got his family out of her drug business. Since his freedom and escape from death he had been celebrating life. Max was the crankiest pregnant woman he knew but she was so beautiful every morning. He would get her pills, her freshly squeezed orange juice, and dry croissants. This baby was going to be big as a house his genes and Max bread obsession. It was like she permitted herself to have whatever she wanted and he loved it. She wasn’t happy it was happening this fast and he knew it but he could tell Max was growing to love the idea of her own family. Call it the Lowell Devonshire effect because she was crying more often about her father, she thought he didn’t know. Max could deny it all she wanted but she wanted and needed this family.

As he folded his arms he looked at Gia, his face scrunched up unable to speak. A few months ago she was slicing him up because he refused to continue to push drugs through his vineyards. In so many ways she meant so much to him. Then he took a deep breath, Max was with Ophelia who was leaving but promised to be back for her birth. Kelsey would be a decent replacement for now until Ophelia returned. “Negotiations are null and void because I’ve told you I will no longer help you. It’s over and I’m happy and so are you. You are with another man and I just can’t understand why you are so fascinated with me and my life. I am grasping at straws. We aren’t together and we aren’t lovers anymore. I am asking you to stop it. Stop following me and popping up where I am. I’m going to ask you to stay away from my fiance and stay away from me. You see it doesn’t matter how I got away. I am finally free of you Gia and that means so much more to me.”

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3×03 “Flying High” released!

3×03 “Flying High” released!

3×03 “Flying High”
Written by: Kristi Clark, Chris Coleman, Kelly Zollo
Warning: Episode may contain graphic content, sexual situations and language
Theme Song: Black Velvet- Alannah Myles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkXNEmtf9tk

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Gia took a long hot shower, still trying to wash away the memory of that disgusting jail cell even after all this time. It must have been the thought of picking up Ronan that brought those memories to the surface. Her thoughts wandered as she felt her muscles start to relax under the hot water.

She thought of Ronan, waiting there behind bars. Her handsome Ronan didn’t deserve to be there anymore than she did. The attorneys would get him out but it wouldn’t kill him to spend a bit longer in there. He might be all the more grateful. Then she thought of his idiot brother, Thor, and her mood soured. She remembered him blubbering about how he was so sure he’d killed that cop – ‘I don’t know what happened,’ she said aloud, mocking him. She knew what happened, he was a worthless, inept, moron that didn’t deserve to stand at Ronan’s side. Too bad they couldn’t leave him there to rot but maybe it was better this way. She couldn’t make him suffer behind bars. She couldn’t take everything away from him. She decided she’d make her revenge a little sweeter; to make it worth the effort of putting up with him. She was sure he was whispering in Ronan’s ear about how awful she was. She’d pegged him as being behind that bitch attorney, Raven, digging up dirt on her. Hector had hidden that bag somewhere before everything went down and they’d all ended up in prison. She’d need to get that back to see what exactly Raven had found. “You will not come between us, Thor,” she muttered to herself.

She stepped out of the shower, wrapping a towel around herself as she picked up her cellphone to speak to her attorney. Once she had confirmation that Ronan and Thor’s release was under way, she got dressed and headed to the limo waiting outside. It disgusted her to know she was going to share the limo ride with Thor.

Gia stroked her stomach as the car pulled out onto the road. The baby let loose with a few quick movements and she smiled down at her quickly expanding stomach. She hadn’t truly  been prepared for the feelings of pure joy and love for this little person growing inside of her. Feelings that grew stronger each day. Getting released earlier than the others had been in part due to the pregnancy. Her attorney had played up that angle to a sympathetic judge. Pregnant woman, wrong place, wrong time. She and the baby already had an incredible bond. It was them against the world. She wasn’t sure where Ronan fit into all this yet. How far would he be willing to go for them? A thought struck her, maybe she would take him back after she’d had her revenge. Maybe she didn’t have to destroy him completely. Once he’d learned his lesson and had paid penance for her father’s death, she could accept that. She could forgive him, then. They could start again and wouldn’t it be even better? This sparked a glimmer of hope for a different future than the one she’d imagined when she first set her sights on Ronan. After all, they had a baby on the way – maybe that justified reassessing the situation.

The limo pulled up outside the jail and parked along the sidewalk. She opened a bottle of water and took several sips as she waited. She immediately smiled when she saw him headed towards them, holding the door open. She felt relieved to finally have him close again. She’d saved him. No one else could have made this happen. “Ronan, I’m so happy to see you,” she said. She made eye contact with Thor who wasn’t far behind and pulled the door closed after Ronan got in but she was too slow and Thor was able to open it before it could be locked. “Oh, Thor. I didn’t see you there,” she muttered, her stomach clenched but she forced a smile. She would have to be careful not to show her feelings for Thor in front of Ronan. No sense in giving him any ammunition to use against her.

Thor couldn’t believe that bitch. After months of being locked up because of the mistakes of others. Ronan said that KC Rhodes was dead and now he was alive all of the sudden. All he wanted was to get the hell out of the business. Cassie surprisingly was there for him during this entire ordeal. She hired a great lawyer named Iris McDowell and she was handling his case with Ronan and Gia’s lawyer. Together they amassed a dream team when Kelly O’Connor offered her legal skills. She also was being investigated but the irony was Kelly and Vlad were let go due to a technicality. They however were looking at a RICO charge and everything that the Madden organization had built was in danger. Mainly because Ronan dick wouldn’t stop getting hard from this psycho. He could say not to blame Gia but he did. He blamed her for all of this. If he was with Brooke this wouldn’t be happening. Hell he hadn’t been right since Brooke was out of his life in his eyes. Hunter was one of his best friends and it was clear Brooke was done being lovelorn for his brother.

“I’m sure you didn’t see me there.” Thor said sarcastically as he sat down and gritted his teeth. “You know that child is my niece or nephew and I want nothing for it’s safety so why don’t you do something productive Gia and give up the power that you’ve amassed to Ronan. We could use some more since we have to be damn careful. I think you are pregnant and running a crime empire isn’t productive for a baby.” He said with a sly smile he’d been thinking how to nail this bitch and this might be it. “Tell me do you plan on holding a beretta when you’re breastfeeding?”

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3×02 ” Walk Down The Aisle” released!

3×02 ” Walk Down The Aisle” released!

3×02 “Walk Down the Aisle”
Written by: Chris Coleman and Kelly Zollo
Guest Starring: Anderson Kincaid (Eric Dane) and Cara Kincad (Kate Beckensale)
Theme Song: I’m Not the Only One- Sam Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCkpzqqog4k

Natasha brushed the golden contour on her cheeks as she looked in the mirror. Her family’s traditional jewels were flown in from Egypt. She felt regal and knew that for once she was about to get back what was so rightfully hers. SandStar was the prize and soon Chauncey and everyone would know that she wasn’t some fool to be taken from. Dani and Jackson would lose the energy division without SandStar then Chauncey would get DGI and she’d have everything she wanted. Including a divorce from his pathetic ass. She cared about Chauncey as a friend but loving him, she could never. Picking up her champagne glass she took a sip and felt the nerves easing. This was to get SandStar back. This was to make sure Chauncey got what he wanted so she could get what she wanted. It wasn’t about love, this was a business arrangement and then it was about her reclaiming her future. Her mind drifted off to Anderson and felt her stomach clenching. She knew that Chauncey wasn’t her be all and end all and soon enough he’d know it too. Wearing a white corset and lace panties she walked to the bar and poured her some more champagne.

As she sat down at her vanity she began to final touches on her hair. It was tradition in her family that the woman got ready alone to surprise her groom. Well that’s what she lied and told everyone. Natasha snickered because honestly she didn’t want Bliss to give her some sentimental gift, she didn’t want to have to punch Max in the face, and that little bitch Belle that was a joke. She felt like Jackie secretly didn’t like her and if she was going to marry Chauncey she was going to do it with peace of mind. When she heard a knock at the door she jumped a little and walked to her silk white robe. Tying it around her petite waist she walked to the door and her mood instantly shifted. “What in the hell are you doing here?”

Cara Riley Young Kincaid had worked her entire life to make sure she had her fairytale ending, most talked about debutante in all of Philadelphia at the time she and Anderson met. Making sure according to her parents she nabbed him and kept him along with the fortune that came with it so loyal that she pursued his endless political career when she knew all she wanted was the money and title that came with it. She would have been happy to stay in Atlas Falls as first lady but no Anderson had wanted them to move around and pursue his various political aspirations. She had adapted of course every time he thought of straying from her making sure to lure him back to her bed, it wasn’t a mistake after all when she got pregnant with Wyatt it was calculated and planned. He was too involved with powerful people like Charles Hessington and the rest of their crowd and frankly abandoning her and their teenage son would have been political suicide, she tolerated Natasha Hassan and the exotic love that she thought Anderson had for her. Of course when news that Natasha was pregnant broke and engaged to Chauncey Devonshire she took steps again, the sleeping two month old in her arms her precious Poppy was again a calculated move.

“Hello I thought before you walked down the aisle that we needed to clear the air. Are you going to invite me in Natasha or shall we do this in the hallway so the reporters and staff can get a whiff of the drama on your big day that is what you live for isn’t it the drama and mystery? I mean I’d hate for Chauncey to get word of what we need to talk about the moment before you walked down the aisle.” Cara asked, Poppy was napping still and she didn’t wait for an answer before pushing past Natasha and into the room. She made sure that her rival got a good look at her daughter, her daughter with Anderson as she swayed the baby back and forth for good measure there was no way that Natasha would lash out physically with her with Poppy between them not if she ever wanted to see her husband again. “I really thought after your little spill down the stairs that it would end you know. Don’t act so surprised I’ve known for a few months and I’m here to politely ask that you keep your legs closed to my husband in the future or mark my words I’ll make your marriage to Chauncey a living hell. You see I hear Devonshire men don’t take kindly to real betrayal and well exposing you for the exotic whore you are would be icing on the cake.”

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Season 3 Interiew

Season 3 Interiew

After a dazzling ending of season two, the creators of Blissful are back with the season premiere and answers to all of the fans’ burning questions. When we left Jackson and Dani’s wedding from hell. Yet at the end of the season we flash-forwarded five months into the future and Dimitri Kavanugh was found dead and a funeral was happening. Now fans know Tony Delacroix committed suicide and that was the funeral Devin hinted at. We are sitting down with showrunners Kelly Zollo and Chris Coleman for all the tea in season three.

We have to start with the obvious? Why in the hell did you guys choose to kill off Tony? With the manner of how you chose to do it suicide? What is going on? 

Chris: I think this is Kelly’s true season to shine. I feel like season one was a hybrid season where we both worked together. Season two was my solo season and I feel like I set up what’s all to come. However Kelly and my interpretation of what can happen and how it goes down are completely different. Kelly came to me with Tony’s suicide kicking off her season 3 and the mystery of what’s sort of going down. I lived for the mystery of it all. Tony’s suicide gave me a chance to flex in the opener so to speak. I had Selina trying to be strong, Ophelia hiding a dark past, Jeremiah arriving and a whole lot of other elements in play but Kelly will tell you why she chose to open with this mystery.

Kelly: I had plans from the beginning to off Tony for a variety of reasons one was that no one lives forever and we have always stated that we will not be afraid to have characters exit in one way or another. I chose suicide very specifically due to a lot of things like COVID and mental health but also due to the rest of the season and the Delacroix family in particular. We already had Dimitri’s body be found and I always felt that another funeral would be a good way to kick off season three. We have something big planned for that entire family for this season and this season alone and I really wanted the meat of the story to be about their legacy. Tony had made amends with all his children, he was in a good place with his daughter and had reunited with Ophelia so it made sense for his exit to be now to kick start the rest of their stories going forward Jeremiah plays a huge part of that as the season unravels. 

With the arrival of Jeremiah Beecher can you both tell me what this means for the long term. We have Forbes Montgomery, Pierre LeClerq, and now it seems Jeremiah Beecher can you tell me what this means for the canvas. 

Chris: I think we all know the show revolves around the Devonshire’s but this is the man with Gloria who set the history of this series into motion. Jeremiah arrival is a dangerous arrival I will say he has some major threat going forward. But the OG threats like Forbes and Pierre will not be backing down. Pierre is very connected to Dru while Forbes is in the background causing all sorts of hell but you missed one of the biggest inclusions. Charles Hessington is a vicious new threat on canvas so Devonshire’s, Delacroix’s, Fraiser’s, and every other clan will have their hands full.

Kelly: The thing about co-authoring a series is you have to be in communication with each other. We always anticipated that Jeremiah would come back to canvas due to how everything went down with DGI as readers found out in season 2. It was Gloria and Jeremiah scheming to take over the company and whispering in Lowell’s ear that led to his schism with Walter to begin with. We had it in our minds various ways that he would or wouldn’t return but decided that season 3 was the optimal time for that to happen. Forbes, Pierre and now Charles are always going to be our big bads on the series given their various connections but Jeremiah plays a vital role there now too.

Natasha’s lover has been revealed as Anderson Kincaid! When will we find out who pushed her down the stairs? Was this always planned and where does this leave Natasha and Chauncey in the future? Considering both Chauncey and Natasha have cheated or currently are cheating. What are we heading for?

Chris: We’ve known from get go that Anderson and Natasha were truly lovers and in love. We wanted to introduce Anderson last season and with his arrival the political scope of Blissful expands. He wants to be governor but that’s a Hessington legacy! So I can say Anderson arc going forward with Natasha and his ambitions wrap up together. As for all those questions all I can says is keep reading on what’s going to happen! The person who pushed Natasha that’s revealed a in the next few episodes. You are going to see who and why they did it. Chauncey is still very infatuated with Greer and I would say he never stopped caring for her. While we see the passion with Natasha and Anderson. I can say we will have some fun stories coming up for Chauncey/Natasha/Anderson/Cara/Brock/Greer. They are all sort of linked in an emotional game of hearts and who ends up on top is anyone’s guess.

Kelly: What I liked about this reveal is that Natasha has had a few lovers over the years and while she was blackmailed into giving up SandStar the real downfall so to speak is not getting to Anderson as her big catch. We’ve known for a while that it would be revealed that it was Anderson who was the father of her baby that she lost and that they would be having an affair, it’s not like her and Chauncey have ever been set up as a destined couple they’re simply marrying as part of a business arrangement on both their ends. They’re both still grieving the loss of her baby in different ways and the lives they have created in their minds to push down their true desires. Readers know after the opening that Chauncey is not done with Greer and Natasha is not done with Anderson, so how that goes forward is really interesting. With players like Brock and Cara in the wings or in between those couples it will be fun to see where it all lands.

Also Greer is confirmed pregnant by Chauncey! Correct? 

Chris: Correct. 

Kelly: The baby is certainly not Brock’s, it really is Chauncey’s but the mystery is what Greer chooses to do with that information going forward.

Dimitri’s murder investigation is underway. We the fans know exactly who killed Dimitri however Jon seems like a dog with a bone for this case. With new officer Rebecca Nolan and the team of cops on Blissful what’s next?

Chris: The first question is vital I feel to the overall first half of season 3 if Kelly you don’t mind me saying. Dimitri Kavanaugh was a demented dark story but his reign of terror isn’t over. He’s haunting the women who he tormented because they sort of have one of the best cops on their asses. The secret is threatening to be uncovered and I love that Jon has been transformed. He’s no longer a friend to anyone and is a renegade. I also think the police are in danger because the mob is heavy this season. The story and danger around canvas all together another level of drama. I assure fans will love what’s coming up please remember Kelly’s history with mobular dramas. We will have some epic and amazing moments coming up.

Kelly: I wanted season 3 to pick up right with those women and the choice they made that night which included how they are coping and of course Jon is on the case with newcomer Rebecca. I think people have to remember that Jon was burned by a lot of people last season people he thought he trusted like Skye, Miranda, Cassie and Dani they didn’t tell him about Miles. He’s angry at those people at the time he lost with his son so it’s safe to say his emotions right now are driving things for him story wise. Regardless as there is no right or wrong when talking about how Miles was adopted Jon is hurt and is allowed to be human for a bit. Compared to his cool and calm nature we have seen. Of course the mystery of Dimitri really drives at least until the midway point of the season with both the women and police officers involved. 

Chris: It’s something I am enjoying with Jon’s transformation. I enjoy playing him more dark and edgy imo than what fans are used to seeing with Jon. What makes this all the more interesting is the added threat of Ronan. The mob was dealt a dangerous blow at the end of season two but I assure you Ronan will come out swinging. His back has been pushed against the wall and to me this is when he’s the most dangerous. 

We didn’t see some of our favorite couples, one in particular Jackson and Dani have always been the fans heart and joy. However we know a storm is coming with Dru being their nanny. What can you say about this couple and story coming up. 

Chris: Kelly did one of the best stories for Jackson and Dani I’ve seen so far. She challenged them in every way imaginable while not ruining what makes Jani special. This isn’t going to be easy for the readers to read but I think this story will make them so much stronger. As for the story Dru is Dani’s half-sister and she’s based on the long lost vengeful siblings on soaps. So if she doesn’t do some unforgivable things then I think we failed as writers of this character if she doesn’t go harder and darker it’s not Blissful. With Dru already sending the Kincaid family reeling with the reveal of Steven. I can say Dru will do some unthinkable things throughout the season. I didn’t plan it, I will write it though. I’m assuming by the end of season 3 Dru might be one of the most loved to hated characters in websoaps. She is despicable and has some very gripping moments. Just buckle in Jani fans because a storm is coming.

Kelly: Erg um, buckle in would be a good statement there in all seriousness. I did sideline them in the opening mainly for the story to flow the rest of season. One of the things I really wanted to explore with them was that first year of marriage and being first time parents is not a walk in the park it’s just amplified up a bit. Dru was hired as their nanny last season, she’s already proven that she has what it takes to take out the Kincaid family, she felt rejected by Walter at the end of season 2 when she visited her grandmother, she’s bedded Ronan so of course her other brother and sister are not exempt from her and Pierre plotting their revenge. If Dru just came to town and announced who she was it would be a pretty lackluster story, but if she comes to town hellbent on revenge willing to do some shady stuff to achieve that, it makes that reveal so much more significant when the truth comes out.

Fans also got a glimmer of what’s going on with Jackie/Lowell/Tess triangle. We are  shocked that Lowell married Tess instead of fixing his relationship with Jackie. What is this all about?

Chris: What I love about this story is we have an impossible situation. Someone knows they are dying and could you imagine what you would try to fix. Lowell said he’s going to fix what he did with his children and wife. That is his intention. The woman he considers his wife is Jackie and Tess is his last hurrah so to speak. Lowell got off on being powerful and making others feel weak. If he can hurt the woman who truly betrayed him the worst well that’s an added perk. You see Lowell hates Tess and she doesn’t know. Tess however is playing a long game and we are going to see how far she will stoop to win. This is a major part of season 3 and onward. The future of DGI and the legacy of Lowell Devonshire will be up for grab. It’s just who will win and who will end up on top. 

Kelly: Lowell was really stuck in between a rock and a hard place where everything with Zerick was concerned but he was concerned about the past colliding with the present and in some weird way protecting his father’s legacy. He is not a fool and in season 2 he stated he is divorcing Jackie to spare her pain, which is honorable. His marriage to Tess while shocking is really his last stand in a way to hurt someone back that truly hurt him the most he is not a dumb man. Tess knows she is on borrowed time when it comes to her entire marriage and life with Lowell, she has Forbes and Pierre breathing down her neck over it as well. I can’t reveal too much more but Tess has always vowed to do whatever it takes to secure DGI for herself as the true Mrs. Devonshire.

Brenda and David’s interaction was amazing because we are once again facing that another legacy character might be dying? Why is Brenda sick? 

Chris: Well Brenda literally said she isn’t dying and I believe her! I can’t say what’s next for Brenda because it would be a revealing story but Brenda isn’t planning on going anywhere and will do anything to make sure of that. She’s selfish and strong because she isn’t like Tony or Lowell where she doesn’t have a chance. Or doesn’t feel like living any longer this time she sees a way out of death’s door. I can say Brenda illness will tie directly into the freight train that is Dru Price aka her unknown daughter with Walter. Brenda and Dru relationship is going to get deliciously wicked coming up. While Brenda has all but blamed Lowell, is it more to Dru/Kendall adoption? We will answer all those questions and more. 

Kelly: I kinda loved the shock of this scene both when I was planning and writing it we’ve hinted for a few seasons now that Brenda is a alcoholic period and has never sought help for it. I wanted this reality situation for her that her drinking has led to her being in liver failure and her abrasiveness with David telling him what she would or wouldn’t do was a classic Brenda move. David has been pretty distracted with Belle and getting a bit too cushy at St. Christophers and Brenda let it be known he either gets her a liver transplant or that could be in jeopardy and Jayden would take over his position Brenda is wanting to live to see out her days with her children and her grandchildren in Wyatt, Poppy and new grandson in Fox as well so I don’t expect her to go down without a true fight.

What makes you the most proud about season three versus the other two seasons of the series? 

Chris: I think this season above all others has finally set up all the power players so it’s all about the story. The set up is done. It’s over, it’s all about the story. I love how Kelly took all the groundwork we put into season 2 and really took off running. I think this season is hearty and has so many dark undertones. It has the signature Blissful flavor but with all Kelly’s cerebral tones and the way she approaches things have such powerful gravitas to it. It feels almost cinematic even when you are reading. I love the plans and how it all plays out. We really took some of the most beloved soap opera tropes and to me turned it into high drama.

Kelly: I think for me anyway I’m really proud that we planned and resolved a murder mystery without dragging things out I know looking back one of the things we wanted to improve on was that. You can still have a murder mystery, a who did it without it lasting for over 20 episodes with both Steven and Dante, and not have it drag a season along, I do think we learned from that this time. Yes there is a mystery to unravel for the police but it flows naturally and really sets off the next arcs for all those characters. I also feel for me I am a more build and build to a big explosion so to speak I’ve always planned like that so for me it was super fun to take Blissful in that direction this season with so many different characters and stories.

Anything else you want to discuss? 

Chris: This by far is the season we’ve been waiting for. Fans will get one of the most electric seasons. It is an understatement everything will change going forward. This season will have drama, romance, pain, and loss. I want fans to be ready because characters won’t make, and relationships won’t survive. That’s all I’m saying. There’s a lot of story in season 3 and I think fans will be so in love with this season and what we’ve cooked up. I can say continue to watch the young adults in season 3. It’s really fun what Aspen/Rory/Khalil/Yasmine/Jayden et all are all up to. I think Kelly really put her foot into this element. I also will say the flashbacks are prevalent throughout the season. Each one enhances the story for readers. 

Kelly: Pay attention to the flashbacks there are Easter eggs galore in there and really fill in the blanks to add to the current stories that are happening in the present with the characters. Everything happens on Blissful for a reason, every scene really counts to the next step and I will say that something fans will be wondering for a while will finally be answered in the final scenes of the season. I can’t say to much more per say but every single main family on canvas is affected in some way by the last few episodes whether it be the Devonshire’s or the Fraiser’s, to the Delacroix’s and the Harrison’s things are not the same and I can already say 4 is off to be a bang start too.

3×01 “The Funeral” released!

3×01 “The Funeral” released!

3×01 “The Funeral”
Written by: Chris Coleman and Kelly Zollo
Theme Song: Dance With My Father- Luther Vandross
Warning: Episode may contain explicit content and language.
Guest Staring: Jeremiah Beecher (Ernie Hudson), Rebecca Nolan (Alice Eve)

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There were black dresses all over the room. Her vanity covered in makeup and the Domincan girl who she hired had blown her hair out. She looked stunning and felt like she was going to be ill. Her entire body was full of tension and Selina for once had no words. It had been five months of peace and actual happiness. Her father remarried Ophelia a couple of weeks ago. Jamal actually had a career and he was doing so good. Mason and Zach were so happy it made her sick. Her brother had truly found her soulmate. Then it was her. She was uneasy every moment of the day because of Dimitri. She was truly haunted with what they did. Fear always seemed to eat at her. At first it was peaceful sleep but the fear of that body being unearthed was terrifying. Her french tipped manicured hand shook out in fear as she picked up her grandmother’s pearl necklace. Her aunt Sadie and Anita were there for her. Devin had been especially tender. Not to mention Rochelle had come from Florida she took a job in Cape Kenitrich. As she touched her perfect hair. Mason had cried, Jamal had cried, and now she wasn’t. She was the matriarch of her siblings and they needed her to be strong. As she looked at Elliot, reflection staring at her in the mirror. He’d showed her how to open her heart. Elliot was tender and always seemed to know what to say to her. It was passionate and to have a man who adored her that was life changing. This time it was real. Her daddy even approved of Elliot. Why did he do this? Why did he leave her all alone? Her father and mother weren’t here anymore.

“I’m fine baby.” She said looking at her reflection. “My father would want me to be strong. I’m so offended about his choice to just give up. I almost am confused on who raised me.” She stood up in her vintage Dior black tutu dress with a small cashmere Chanel black and pale pink bellario jacket. “I don’t know if I’m ready to do this. I’m not sure I can forget him for leaving us… Me.” She said softly as she walked to Elliot and hugged him. “Why would he do this? Why would my daddy kill himself? Lowell is still so shocked that he did this. Godfather has no idea why?” Selina picked up her nude lipstick overlaying it with a pink shade. “I’m ready to bury my father.” Walking to Elliot to adjust his bowtie, he looked so sharp. “You went to the barbershop this morning because that cut is making me want to skip this entire day.”

Elliot had been taking it slow the last months since the wedding with Selina they had went on dates, kissed a few times and then stopped and he was fine with that he wasn’t one to put pressure on a woman. Especially a woman that had been through what she had with Dimitri, she was a survivor and he was so proud of her and the other women that had come forwards after his disappearance to set the record straight about the type of monster that he was. That was what more people needed in the world and it was shocking how many different women came forward there was Selina, Bliss and Tamara and a string of others in other countries in other backgrounds that came forward. Professionally he was again at the top of his game he had so many new clients come into his office that he had to hire two more attorneys to work under him and he was getting restless as well. So much so that he had reached out to an old friend of his his a few weeks ago to inquire about running for district attorney over Braden Fraiser at the next election cycle a risky move. One that he had never considered before Selina he had been too focused on the fame and prestige but what better way to make his mark for the causes that he was passionate about than helping enforce those changes. The one thing that he hadn’t expected was Tony’s suicide in fact no one expected it.

“You look stunning I think your father would be proud of you.” Elliot said softly looking at her as she looked at her own reflection and played with the pearl necklace. Something was still bothering her and he had an inkling that it had to do with what happened at the wedding with Dimitri but he wasn’t going to press her on things when it came to that night. Dimitri was gone from their lives and that was the best for everyone in involved. Tony’s death had rocked his family to the core and he understood that it was sudden and so unexpected, he didn’t know what else to say as he took Selina in his arms and held her she was probably one of the strongest women that he had ever met and today if she wanted to be that or cry he was going to support her no matter what. “I don’t know why Selina I wish I had answers for you, Mason and Jamal but I don’t. I know that doesn’t fully help but people all over the country take their lives and sometimes there are no answers that doesn’t make it hurt any less and if you need to just let it all out and cry or whatever the hell else you need to do. Do it.” Elliot said looking at her with compassion and understanding he did want to take all the pain she was feeling but he also knew they couldn’t just leave, her family needed her for this moment to bury her father.

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