Nope, both Danny and Rikki starting freshly spoiler is for episode 19. According to csifan who posted the spoilers, there will be tension between Danny and Lindsay about Rikki in episode 18.
Oh, okay -- thanks. I thought it was all for one episode. ::must pay better attention::
As for Rikki appearing just to tell Danny she's moving away, that's a predictable and terribly overused plot device, even in soap operas.
Well, yes it is - but what's new about this arc anyway? The whole thing is a soap opera-ish plotline. But I agree with you, if this was simply a plot device to bring Danny and Lindsay closer together, as much as I love the idea, I'm disappointed that they had to bring Rikki into it. They cheapened the entire Child's Play storyline, and yes - TPTB could have used a much more mature way of bringing DL closer.
But that's what happens when the writers try to be "realistic" - life is a soap opera, can't expect TV to not reflect that can we?
As for the Mac spoiler -- hmm, I'm mixed. I'd like to see more of his FLAWS because he's Super!Mac all the damn time, but likewise, it might be damaging to his character. I wonder if it'll even make the cut. This is all for tomorrow's episode right? The Mac thing , I mean.
All we know about Claire's relationship with him before she died was that he loved her very, very much and now, all of a sudden, we find out he cheated on her in the past?
Maybe that's why he loves her oh so much? Part actual love, part guilt? Who knows. If TPTB use one more storyline that deals with guilt, I think I'm going to faint from overdramatic exposure.
"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" has better dramatic tension than this.