Deanna McBride
I'm surprised I've never talked about Deanna on this blog before. The prodigal daughter has returned to Fairmount Crest!
I've always been really curious about why Deanna never came home after Doug died. I know that the show supplied emotional reasons for her absence. But Vanessa seems very involved in her children's lives; I was surprised she didn't get her to come home while Donnell was there. I'm aware that until this week we had never met Deanna; but something has always been a little bit off.
Cue Deanna blowing up at Vanessa for her relationship with Joey. I assumed her relationship was why Deanna was avoiding going home. But if she's just now discovering that, what caused her to stay away? I think there's something there between Deanna and Vanessa. Has Deanna always known (or suspected) about her mother's proclivities? Did she always know about Doug's? Are we watching a young woman come to grips with the reality that her parents are painfully human?
I don't think Deanna hating Vanessa is a new thing. It's something that she's just truly seeing now. I'd bet the house that the strings between Joey and Vanessa, Deanna, and this escort service are all tangled up.
What do you guys think about Deanna McBride's entrance? Can't wait to chat with you guys. Later ✌️