The Random Mix and Match Game

[Jimmy Todd]

Pick two characters each from a different soap that you would have liked to have seen interact. It could be because of the characters themselves, an unusual way i5 might advance the plot, or just because you would have liked to see those two actors in a scene together. The most random meetings that make the most sense, the better. Avoid as much as possible the obvious, i.e. JR and Alexis.
1. JR meets Dominique Devareaux. The scenario in this crossover is JR wants to do business with DenverCarrington while Blake is sick because Rita has poisoned him. Dominique is the one he must deal with. JR is sexist and, I'll go out on a limb here and say he harbors a certain amount of racism. Dominique spots him for what he is a mile away. JR needs this deal with DC so she has the upper hand. After their initial meeting in her office the plot calls for her to be in Dallas. She will meet him in his office, but first insists they meet at the Cattleman's Club(I think that's the name), where Dora Mae works. Dominique figures she'll have some fun making JR uncomfortable. For good measure, Lucy' hears about this and invites Dominique to dinner so all the Ewings can meet her. Lucy wants to enjoy that show!
Ideally, these scenes would be written by David Jacobs. While JR really needs this deal to go through, this is not Haleville JR. This is the truly formidable JR from the early to mid seasons. I would like an intriguing but intelligently handled story. We would get great interaction between these characters and see how the creator of the Ewings would have them react to an intelligent, powerful Black woman.

 

[Jimmy Todd]

2. Cliff Barnes meets Angela Channing. I'm not sure of the exact premise, but it's a business deal in which they work together. My main reason is they are played by two great actors, and it would be great fun to see their unique personalities clash. The quips from Angela alone would be priceless!
3.Alexis Carrington meets Michael Fairgate. Alexis is doing business with the Sumner Group Yes, there's a plot with Alexis and Greg, but Michael works with her to a degree. He reminds her of Steven and this brings out her maternal side. Michael in turn is enthralled by her. This isn't necessarily sexual, although he probably would see her as a MILF He is taken by her money, charm, and wit, as well. When he regails Karen with stories about her, Karen is horrified.
Alexis meets Linda, sees right through her, and tries to break them up Whether she is successful depends on how much you liked Linda with Michael
My main reason is to see the KL writer's use their Midas touch on Alexis' character.
4.Kryste meets Laura Avery. Krystle is buying property for Blake, Laura is the lucky real estate agent who gets that deal. This is Krystle at her most vapid, not the one from seasons one or two. Krystle likes Laura, but Laura does not like her. She sees her as an idle, rich trophy wife. Krystle senses this. At some point Laura says as only she can, "What exactly do you DO all day long?" This could make Krystle ask herself the same question.
5. Miss Ellie meets Lilliemae. My main reason is two superb actresses interract
in a layered scene. The characters have never met, but they share a history. Also, it makes perfect sense Miss Ellie would want to meet her grandchildren.