In July we saw them kiss for the first time in years. Three months later not only do they kiss again, they also admit they're in love with each other. And fans everywhere cry, cheer, and jump for joy.
Bo and Nora have been apart for ten years. They broke up over her sleeping with Sam Rappaport to give Bo a child. The child, Matthew, was Sam's but some years later turned out to be Bo's. Bo could never forgive Nora for her betrayal, even as they formed a friendship and co-parent bond.
Bo & Nora are my first memory of One Life To Live. They were the most fun-loving couple of the show, and it was heartbreaking to watch the stupid triangle with Sam. I always believed Matthew was Bo's, and I've continued to enjoy Bo & Nora's friendship and partnership (in & out of work). But there was still a spark between them, and I never truly gave up on them reuniting, especially since they share a son. Plus, who on Earth actually likes Nora and Clint? They are boring.
Now, finally the story is going fans' way. It's almost like a dream. After all these years, is this finally happening? It's also like an early Christmas gift. Bless you, One Life To Live Powers That Be.
Yes, the spark has been there for years, but Bo and Nora have really been dancing around each other for months. They've grown closer while dealing with Matthew's paralysis and him suing them. They almost kissed in a car at the high school on Matthew's first day back after his accident. Fate led them to kiss outside of the Buchanan Lodge in July, and it seemed like maybe Bo would admit his love for her. But he couldn't hurt his brother, and so, Nora married Clint. I cringed, feeling disappointed that the wedding went off without a hitch.
Bo and Nora have continued dealing with Matthew, and Clint has not been around much. In order to stop Matthew from having a high-risk surgery, they took him to London. Matthew's at a boarding school while they are at Kevin's compound. Being united on something like this without Clint has brought them closer than they've ever been.
In October 29th's episode it was still only Matthew's first or second day at the school. Bo and Nora worried about him and wanted to visit. Their visit didn't go very well. Matthew expressed his anger and not wanting them to be there. Back at Kevin's they vented and threw glasses against a wall. It felt good for both of them, and in that passion they kissed. The 29th ended and the 30th began with that scene. I enjoyed seeing it twice because that was some kissing - way better than the July kiss. There was much more passion, and it continued in the next scene. Kevin interrupted them without seeing them kissing and asked about the glass everywhere. Bo and Nora dodged a bullet there and got him out of the room (twice) in order to talk.
The rest of their scenes were beautifully written, real, and honest. Just brilliant!
Nora tries justifying the kiss, and Bo says they have to deal with everything that's been going on.
Bo: "Oh." Oh, what? We just pretend none of that ever happened?
Nora: Okay. Yeah. I mean, what else are we supposed to do?
Bo: Deal with it.
Nora: Deal with what?
Bo: With us.
[Glass crunches]
Bo: With us, red. It's time. We can't go on like this..
Nora: There's nothing to deal with.
Bo: No?
Nora: No. I'm married to your brother Clint.
Bo: I know that.
Nora: No. You don't know that. I love Clint. End of conversation.
But if she loves Clint, then why does she keep getting closer & closer to Bo? That is the point Bo makes.
And Bo called her "Red" again! Hallelujah! It surprised me because it's been so long since he's done that. He always called her "Red" when they were a couple. Hearing it again touched me, and I couldn't help but cry.
The next scene they hash through Nora marrying Clint, which "proves" that she loves Clint. Bo never stopped the wedding because of what Nora kept saying...
Nora: Then why didn't you just say something? Why didn't you stop the wedding?
Bo: Because you were marrying my brother and you kept telling me that you were in love with him.
Nora: I do love him.
Bo: Then why do we keep doing this?
The last scene said it all and made me cry again. Bo admitted he loves her, and those words are the most beautiful words I've heard on One Life To Live in a while.
Bo: Why do we keep doing this? Do you want to know what I think?
Nora: Oh, please. You seem to have all the answers. I'd love to know.
Bo: Oh, so you're just gonna make me say it, huh?
Nora: Say what?
Bo: Seriously, Nora, you don't know?
Nora: Know what?
Bo: That I still love you, damn it. I love you.
I've been waiting since July to hear that. It was obvious then that Bo still loved her, but he didn't say it. And now he has; it was wonderful. And that's how the October 30th show ended - the best Friday ending ever! And Monday, November 2nd, picked right up where Friday left off. Bo said he's IN LOVE with her! Let's have another Hallelujah!
Bo: I love you, and I'm in love with you.
Nora: I heard you.
Bo: Well, it sure feels better now that it's finally out.
Nora: Yeah? Ok.
Bo: I know you're married to Clint, and it would be tough if -- if he wasn't even my brother, but you know, it is what it is. I love you, Nora. And you know what? I've got a feeling that you love me, too.
That's a pretty good feeling! I think it's obvious she loves him back. After everything that has happened, he loves her. They hash out the Sam crap again. She has been carrying around guilt, and he has never forgiven her. He never could. By going through all this Matthew drama, he has grown up. By not forgiving & forgetting, it has cost him Nora. How real is that? I love how The Powers That Be know their history and keep returning to it.
Bo: What happened with Sam happened because you love me.
Nora: Do you know how many years I've waited to hear you say that?
Bo: Mm. Years and years and years.
Nora: Do you -- can you forgive me?
Bo: Of course. That's the reason I'm able to say any of this.
Another hallelujah and more tears! He FINALLY forgives her! I, like Nora, have been waiting for that to happen. It always hurt as more time passed and he still couldn't forgive. Now he has, and it was like a weight was lifted. Nothing but Clint is in Bo and Nora's way.
And now we have the best part of this entire thing - Nora's confession.
Bo: If you tell me that you don't feel the same, I will never ever bring this up again. So...tell me, red. You don't love me?
Nora: I can't say that. I do love you. You... I love you, too.
First, he called her "Red" again. WE GOT IT TWICE!
Second, she loves him too! OH MY GOD! I was bawling from that. It was pure joy hearing them both say "I love you" after ten long years of suffering & waiting. It was amazing! And it's about time. Bo & Nora are clearly on the path of being a couple again, and I could not be any happier. Monday's One Life To Live was the best episode in years, I swear. I can't remember the last time OLTL made me so happy.
Bo & Nora had David and Destiny to deal with for the remainder of the show, so they still have a lot to talk about. This is not over, and I cannot wait to see the next step/conversation. I feel like telling Clint myself that Bo and Nora love each other because it will still be a while before he knows. It's a soap for God's sake.
So, for now, I continue to revel in the scenes from Friday and Monday. Kudos to actors Robert S. Woods & Hillary B. Smith, executive producer Frank Valentini, and head writer Ron Carlivati. It is true Bo & Nora nirvana, and I'm thinking it's only a matter of time before we start seeing some dancing & hearing some oldies music.
