Let It Go, Hope Brady Hernandez!

[tiff5555]

I just watched today's episode and I see Hope hovering over her daughter about Ben...she needs to let Ciara make decisions on how she feels. You know, Ciara is a good source of medicine to Ben
Hope needs to let it go, and take her hubby to McDonald's! I hear buy one Big Mac and get another one free is on sale

[Chabby lover]

Go Hope never stop protecting your daughter from a serial killer keep protecting her and keeping her away from the man that will kill again sooner or later. Ben is a serial killer protect Ciara Hope from him before he tries to kill her next.

[soapjunkie1987]

I swear we're not watching the same show. If you really think he'll ever try to kill Ciara (especially given what we've already seen onscreen and how much Cin has taken off), then I'm Obama.

[Tonilove]

I guess you feel those who love Chad and Thomas should get them away from Abby too? Her situation is very much like Ben's. While mentally unhealthy both Abby and Ben did terrible things. They have both been treated and deemed no longer dangerous.

I guess that doesn't matter though. Despite the fact they are being treated, they should be shunned and dealt with like pariahs?

[backheidi]

I loved the scenes between Hope and Ciara today. Hope is just being a loving Mom protecting her daughter. I think the fact that Hope is being suspected of "planting" evidence (when she likely did not) is going to (in her mind as well) parallel her suspecting Ben has not changed...and who knows that could mean something some day. Again, this is a tough story to swallow because it would not happen in real life but for entertainment, I think they are doing it well (and I love RSW). I like CIN but will not hate Hope because she is just being a protective Mom. Right now I am liking this parallel going on and think it has significance!

[July Baby]

That's a very good point about the parallel, backheidi! I love it.

[Brenda4ev]

Great post. I don't think Hope is responsible either!

[Beca Drags]

Hope is just showing her protective side for her daughter. No mother would just sit back and accept their daughter hanging out and living with a convicted serial killer. I love that Hope is not "letting it go"! Ciara right now is as fickle as the weather. She claims Tripp is her boyfriend, yet, she obviously is very attracted to Ben. She needs to stop acting like Ben is so perfect and that he isn't prone to violent outbursts. She also needs to stop leading Tripp on, if she's not going to let go of her attraction to Ben.

I think the parallel between Ben being framed and Hope possibly being framed, could come out later and help Hope and Ben find common ground. As of right now, Hope is not doing anything wrong!!

[texastrilogy12]

It would be a cold day in hell when I found common ground with a serial killer. I wouldn't care if he found a cure for cancer, he's still a cold blooded murderer.

[AllBoHope]

Go Hope never stop protecting your daughter from a serial killer keep protecting her and keeping her away from the man that will kill again sooner or later. Ben is a serial killer protect Ciara Hope from him before he tries to kill her next.

The fact that Ben IS a proven serial killer is the key here - he's not somebody who's just made bad, immature choices & mistakes in his background & this is just something Hope should NOT be criticized about whether he happens to be cute, Ciara's attracted to him, they have sexy romantic chemistry, & he's done a good deed or so recently! That SK situation is just too much to deal with and being on meds isn't good enough to say he's changed (neither was a visit offscreen to a mental hospital) - that's VERY uncomfortable & if I were Hope I'd be doing ANY & EVERYTHING I could (yes, abusing my position & any friend's position) to protect my child (and she shouldn't lose her job because of it! Who, really, could blame her? What they need to do is find out Ben did not commit these horrendous crimes against all these innocent people and let Ciara & Ben develop as the great couple they have the potential of being! Even for a soap, serial killer is off the charts for redemption IMO! Until that happens Hope should NEVER :"let it go"!

[JackandJenfan]

She should lose her job. If she wants to break the law she should turn in her badge.

[JackandJenfan]

I find it funny how some people who defend Abby's crimes done because of her mental illness are so quick to attack Ben and disregard his illness. If John and Paul didnt get to the room before they did Abby would have killed three women herself.

[Flowercity79]

Exactly. I have to laugh lol

[tiff5555]

Thank you! Great post! JackandJenfan I am scratching my head too, with soo much hate of Stefan, they don't feel the same way of Ben. What I am trying to say, "the same passion of hate". If most had that, I would understand. I do have to say, it's a soap, it's supposed to be juicy and everyone is entitled to their thoughts.

[Flowercity79]

So abby can be forgiven for multiple crimes including murder and attempted murder of 3 elderly women, but Ben shouldnt? Ummhmm yea..umm ok lol. Both were mentally ill therefore if one gets a pass so should the other, especially when one has shown remorse and has been shown taking medication and getting therapy.

I also find it very hypocritical that Hope, a murderess herself as well as a dirty cop, has the nerve to even be working on the police force. Reminds me too much of the corruption in law enforcement in real life

[soapjunkie1987]

The fact that Ben IS a proven serial killer is the key here - he's not somebody who's just made bad, immature choices & mistakes in his background & this is just something Hope should NOT be criticized about whether he happens to be cute, Ciara's attracted to him, they have sexy romantic chemistry, & he's done a good deed or so recently! That SK situation is just too much to deal with and being on meds isn't good enough to say he's changed (neither was a visit offscreen to a mental hospital) - that's VERY uncomfortable & if I were Hope I'd be doing ANY & EVERYTHING I could (yes, abusing my position & any friend's position) to protect my child (and she shouldn't lose her job because of it! Who, really, could blame her? What they need to do is find out Ben did not commit these horrendous crimes against all these innocent people and let Ciara & Ben develop as the great couple they have the potential of being! Even for a soap, serial killer is off the charts for redemption IMO! Until that happens Hope should NEVER :"let it go"!

A visit offscreen? If you're talking about Marlena evaluating him, that WAS shown (and before you say anything about her competency, even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while). That was Ben's first episode back as a regular. And I still maintain that ANY character can be redeemed on a soap, even a serial killer like Ben. And you don't need to erase his past in order to do it. Just give him a long redemption arc ala Jack (yes, I know rape isn't near as bad, but still hard to come back from) where it's SHOWN (not with words, but by his actions) that he's changed/trying to change without any sugarcoating of his history, which I feel they're doing with him right now. JMO.

[JMatthews]

So nice to see the gears of hate turning. Next victims Hope and Tripp. Tripp they may actually sacrifice, but I do not think so with Hope in the end. Either way, here we go!

[soapjunkie1987]

So abby can be forgiven for multiple crimes including murder and attempted murder of 3 elderly women, but Ben shouldnt? Ummhmm yea..umm ok lol. Both were mentally ill therefore if one gets a pass so should the other, especially when one has shown remorse and has been shown taking medication and getting therapy.

THIS!!!! I just have to laugh at the hypocrisy. It goes both ways. If Abby is A-OK after a few weeks, then Ben should be too after 2 YEARS of real treatment. One can't be just ill and the other forever evil if both were shown to be mentally ill. Period.

[tiff5555]

Yep! Flowercity79 hit it nail on! Ben gets the hate, but Abby is just sitting there like a princess...just SMH

[Flowercity79]

tiff5555 yup that's why I dont Abby seriously and never will unless she finally pays for one of her many nasty crimes

[AllBoHope]

I find it funny how some people who defend Abby's crimes done because of her mental illness are so quick to attack Ben and disregard his illness. If John and Paul didnt get to the room before they did Abby would have killed three women herself.

But who DID she actually kill (not talking about "almost" & was she sane - in her right mind at the time?)! I don't watch so just curious! Is she a serial killer too?

[tiff5555]

if Ben gets the anger, Abby should get hers! Just saying...cuz I strongly believe this is not right! Same equal hate should be put to two characters.

[Flowercity79]

I too hate when people make up things that never happened on screen. I only post facts, not assumptions or surmising nor do I post fanfic. Also I dont hate Hope overall, but i hate how her character has gone downhill over the last few years. I've hated her downfall and horrible actions long before Cin and will continue to hate it until she stops being a dirty cop. I miss Bo and wish he could gone backs and bring her back to the glory days

[tiff5555]

Flowercity79 I guess some are feeling what they want to feel. But Days tends to do it one way....when most will realize that Hope is behind this Ben's mess, Ciara will not forgive her mother for a long while.

[Russellgm]

It is clear these up standing citizens of Salem can clearly do nothing wrong and everyone else does. Hope could care less if Ben is rehabilitated cause she don't care about the system she works for. In her eyes he will never be rehabilitated and the fact that she has committed crimes and has never paid makes her the biggest hypocrite in history. I prefer Ben to her any day cause she clearly cannot be trusted. The system is designed to help people get rehabilitated and resume normal life into society yet people like the up standing citizens of Salem just won't see it that way. Hey Hope Abigail killed someone and she is in your own family yet you all forgave her and thought nothing of what she has done. She is allowed to just get right back in the groove of her life. I hate this double standard.

[AllBoHope]

A visit offscreen? If you're talking about Marlena evaluating him, that WAS shown (and before you say anything about her competency, even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while). That was Ben's first episode back as a regular. And I still maintain that ANY character can be redeemed on a soap, even a serial killer like Ben. And you don't need to erase his past in order to do it. Just give him a long redemption arc ala Jack (yes, I know rape isn't near as bad, but still hard to come back from) where it's SHOWN (not with words, but by his actions) that he's changed/trying to change without any sugarcoating of his history, which I feel they're doing with him right now. JMO.

Yep - that's what I said - "A visit offscreen" (not counting Marlena's diagnosis after a conversation or two) - his "redemption at the hospital" was TOLD about - we saw NO redeeming/rebuilding, rehabbing onscreen except he did a good deed for Ciara, takes his meds, & all's well with the world! Respect your belief that "ANY character can be redeemed on a soap" - that's fine for you & some others, but I appreciate, support, & enjoy more substance than that - that's just me! We used to get that on this show, but no more, unfortunately! You'll get your wish (is why I don't watch - writing style doesn't appeal to me anymore - I don't care for criminals becoming leading romantic figures like they are today), so enjoy watching & I'll keep reading & that's strictly because my once admired girl, Hope, is still on canvas - it's certainly not because of character/story development & killers becoming heroic superstars!

[soapjunkie1987]

Yep - that's what I said - "A visit offscreen" (not counting Marlena's diagnosis after a conversation or two) - his "redemption at the hospital" was TOLD about - we saw NO redeeming/rebuilding, rehabbing onscreen except he did a good deed for Ciara, takes his meds, & all's well with the world!

All due respect (I know you don't watch, you just read), but that's not exactly accurate. The last time we saw Ben onscreen (not counting when we saw him inside Abby's head) was when Sami forced him to reenact Will's murder in an attempt to help him regain his memory (still wanna smack her for that stunt, but I digress). We saw him have an apparent breakthrough when he stopped himself. We saw him letting her have it for even coming up with such a crazy stunt (and when BEN was the sane one in that situation, you know it's crazy). It isn't that much of a stretch to think he worked extra hard to get better from that point on. It may have been offscreen, but the groundwork for it was laid ONscreen.

[PatchSweetness]

Go Hope never stop protecting your daughter from a serial killer keep protecting her and keeping her away from the man that will kill again sooner or later. Ben is a serial killer protect Ciara Hope from him before he tries to kill her next.

^^As long as the writers plan is to redeem Ben then he will be no threat to anyone. He got the help he desperately needed. Hope needs to concentrate on if she'll still have a job soon and let her adult daughter live her own life.