Finally one mistake TPTB made has been remedied (or at least somewhat) as Julia Barr returns to All My Children as Brooke English, for a short run that is.

That is the reason why I always enjoy it when our favorite daytime shows bring back popular and well loved characters. So I am sure that you could imagine my excitement when news finally broke that Julia Barr would indeed be back for a short term run as our beloved Brooke English. 

I never fully understood why TPTB never chose to showcase the talent’s of Ms. Barr.  She has proven herself time and time again that she is worthy of ANY storyline that they decide to write and throw her way. At the time of her dismissal, they had just begun to explore the possibilities of a Brooke and Adam reunion. Much to my dismay (and the dismay of fans) that was halted when the show released Ms. Barr from her contract (all because she refused to go recurring) and the character of Brooke just faded off our screens.

I LOVE how Brooke is back and better than ever and to incorporate her into the current Chandler storyline is genius if you ask me. Not only does Brooke share a connection with Adam, but she also shares a connection with his son JR as well. 

I’ve been very impressed with the caliber of acting that Jacob Young has put forth during the “JR Cancer storyline,” but have felt one of the things missing is his mother. I know Brooke is not and never will be Dixie, but Brooke may just be the closest thing to a mother that JR could have in his life especially right now. 

From the recent previews ABC has been airing, something tells me that JR may just ask Brooke to look after his family, when and if he meets his demise. How poignant and touching would it be for Brooke to agree to look after Adam, Colby, Little A, Scott and even Marissa for JR? Brooke has always been a woman who kept her promise and this promise might just be the one thing that could keep Julia Barr around Pine Valley for a little while longer. 

However, something tells me that JR will end up surviving (thanks in part to his current step-monster Annie), so my question is where does that leave Brooke? With the recent announcement that David Canary would be leaving the role of Adam Chandler, something tells me that a Brooke/Adam reunion is on the horizon. 

Personally, I’ve always liked Brooke and Adam together and the two characters do share a history and I think are each other’s soul mates. Perhaps one of JR’s “deathbed wishes” is to have Adam and Brooke agree to remarry. While both of them do so for JR (with plans to divorce later), they begin to realize that the feelings they once shared for one another are indeed still there and have been there for quite sometime. 

Adam and Brooke could then remarry in an elaborate ceremony at the Chandler mansion with all of Pine Valley in attendance (and even a few barbs being thrown between Erica and Brooke for old times sake), and then leave on their honeymoon around the world.  This way the door would ALWAYS be open for one or both characters to return on a contract or recurring basis or even just for a visit. 

Ahhh yes……happy endings to this homecoming. Unfortunately, I think these two may have their share of bumps in the road during their reconciliation (if it does indeed happen). One of the biggest bumps goes by the name Annie McDermott Lavery Chandler. 

I am loving how the show is setting up a feud between Brooke and Annie and hope that Annie will soon (and quickly) learn that she is no match for Brooke English. What a nice historical reference the show has done by reviving Tempo the magazine that Brooke used to run and Adam has appointed to run once again. I could see the entertaining scenes that would occur if Annie had to deal with if Brooke was her boss!! Of course, now that Adam is the money behind the magazine it does mean that he and Brooke could be spending a lot of time with one another adding even more fuel to Annie’s fire. 

I’m glad to see Brooke English back on the show, I just hope that our new writers will address where Brooke has been over the last few years. Maybe she has been on an investigative assignment and will soon reveal it all in an edition of Tempo. Could this revelation bring danger to Pine Valley and perhaps visits from former characters?

And if it did, would Adam be the one who saves Brooke’s life and win her heart in the end? Ahhh one can only hope…..

Are you glad that Julia Barr is back on the show? What do you hope is in store for Brooke? Could a Brooke/Adam reunion be far behind? Click on the email link below and let me hear your thoughts…..