Gays of our Lives (June 23, 2009)

Kings – I wish I could have enjoyed this episode more, but it was thick with all the things that I find annoying about the show: the ponderous dialogue, omens and signs as plot devices, and giving far too much screen time to Michelle and David’s boring and chemistry-free relationship.

Even more ridiculous is the real reason why they can’t be together. I won’t bother going into the silly details, but it is utter nonsense. Instead of wasting so much time on David and Michelle, it would have been nice if this episode had focused more on Jack’s relationship with his boyfriend.

We finally got to see a bit of it, but not nearly enough. We’re meant to believe Jack loves this guy and is hurt terribly by not being with him … but as we’re not seeing any of the relationship on screen, it’s hard to buy.

Kings finally gave us a brief glimpse into Jack’s private life… very brief

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Will someone’s ‘World’ stop ‘Turn’ – ing when Colonel Mayer returns to Oakdale? Plus the kiss that may have caused a recast on The Young and the Restless, Jack has a night out he could regret on Kings, Hotel Babylon begins its new season, Christian and Olli hit the beach on Forbidden Love – and more!

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The Young and the Restless – Now that it has been discovered that the casket supposedly containing the body of Phillip Chancellor III is empty, everyone suspects Cane isn’t who he claims to be. Cane ponders leaving town to avoid the ramifications of the truth, but instead comes up with a new plan to keep his secret hidden.

He agrees to another DNA test, one that he is certain will go his way thanks to samples of the real Phillip’s blood he had tucked away just in case. Unfortunately, Cane now has another problem to deal with: It seems the real Phillip has disappeared and Cane can’t get in touch with him.

Wherever could he be?

What will Cane do when Phillip isn’t available to answer his call?

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, determined to throw suspicion for gaslighting Ashley off of himself, Adam schemes to frame Estella, Rafe’s aunt. His plan works when Estella is arrested, leading Victor and Ashley to think the nightmare is finally over.

But Rafe isn't about to let his beloved aunt take the rap for something he knows she didn’t do. Suspecting Adam of the crime, Rafe goes to the ranch and begins to search Adam’s room, only to have Adam catch him in the act.

Realizing he needs to do something to throw Rafe off his scent, Adam starts flirting with Rafe, telling him he has feelings for him!

But just how far is Adam willing to take this charade?

Rafe has no idea what Adam will do to distract him …but he might like it!