Being told my self by someone that they paid my salary(and having the same answer as Calleigh for which I was reported for) I knew where Calleigh was coming from.People really think they have a right to treat you badly and talk to you as though you are nothing.That woman was just mean and seemed angry at life.
I really, REALLY identified with that scene. I work for a government agency and I can't tell you how many times an obnoxious, rude and vulgar individual says that to me (usually after the standard name calling and screaming!). I can tell you that a good portion of the general public acts that way when talking to government employees (it doesn't matter if they are local, state or federal). And it's gotten worse as the news has been showing all these people screaming at their Representatives and gathering with a mob mentality regarding recent political issues (doesn't matter what side of the issue they're on!).
We, of course, are NEVER allowed to say anything in response to the screaming diatribes that seem to be part of calling a government office these days. We have to remain respectful of people who actually have no respect for themselves or anyone else.
I, too, wanted Calleigh to smack her. In my office we have mulitple replies to the comment that was thrown at Calleigh:
1. As a tax payer,
I pay my salary. What's your point?
2. You don't pay me enought to put up with your sh*t.
3. Take out a penny and give it to the customer along with this statement, "Here is a refund of your portion of my salary."
4. And Calleigh's wonderful reply, "I need a raise..." but we follow it up with "if I have to put us with a**holes like you."
Sorry to go off, but anyone who hasn't worked in a government office doesn't have a clue how abusive, and sometimes threatening, the public can be. I actually just replaced the license plates on my car because of a threat I received from a member of the public last week over the most minute issue - but this customer has obviously gone through life getting their way with threatening and intimidating people and when I refused to cave, the threat was leveled. That is the extreme. While law enforcement is addressing the issue, there is very little they can do.
This woman last night, and the basic helplessness that Jesse and Calleigh faced with her initial tirade really hit home with me. I was happy to see Calleigh get her in the end and voice the frustration of all government employees who have to deal with that kind of disrespect and abuse.
For the first time in a very long time -
Go, Calleigh!!!!
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And now for the rest of the episode:
I'm still on a high, but there were some not-so-exciting parts to this episode --
The case itself lacked, well, everything - Marie, Tek, and Kevin were very dry & just did nothing for the plot.
I thought they did okay. I did get a sense of Marie's fear of her employer.
Mrs. Olson was simply annoying & I honestly felt that entire ordeal with her and Calleigh seemed too scripted.
I already gave my opinion of that woman, and every member of the public like her, above.
The hype of Jesse being the "bad guy" was a complete flop. Knew that was coming though.
Yep. Again, no sense of respect for the viewer with the way these promos are put together.
Walter orders everyone to shut off their cell phones so they don't stir any sparks....so Jesse fires his gun & shoots the clock? :wtf:
:guffaw::guffaw: I thought the same thing!!
One minor disappointment was Horatio's quickness in getting back to the case after the explosion. I'd have liked to have seen him at least check on Natalia (or ask Ryan) sooner than he did later in the epi when he went looking for results. I realize Horatio isn't the type to accept praise in his heroic actions, but when she thanked him for coming in after her, his responce felt a bit cold & distant. Definitly not saying he doesn't care, but the scene could've used a little something more, imo.
I agree here. While Horatio is beginning to come back to some semblence of his old self, he still has a way to go. He did check on her, but it should have been much sooner and Ryan should have received some positive feedback from his boss about his actions, which were very heroic. Then again, Ryan HAS GOT to be getting a little desensitized to all these explosions he keeps getting caught in. :lol:
I was happy that Horatio didn't materialize out of nowhere last night. Ryan called him and we actually heard a siren before Horatio showed up! I found that a positive development.
Aside from those annoyances I just mentioned, I still loved the episode! Natalia, and the friendship shown between her & Ryan really owned the entire episode. True teamwork and friendship at it's best right there! They had each other's back in that explosion scene, & I can't get over her telling him to just go, yet he refused....how sweet. I was also very happy to see her acknowledge his bravery, it's not often Ryan get's a pat on the back for the things he does -- Nat is truly just a very caring person, as is Ryan. Also loved his concern for her, & the little tidbit of after all the years they'd worked together he hadn't seen her with her ear-phones on. It was enough to show that at least with these 2 they don't have to be romantically involved to take notice of one another's behavior, & that they do know each other well enough to see when something is off. I can appreciate those moments far more than the force of any romantic scenes.
I agree, MJ. It was so sweet to watch the friendship between these two. Natalia is a very warm and caring person. To actually tell Ryan to go said a lot about her caring for others before herself.
I was also impressed with Natalia's, "Whatever" remark to Jesse. Good girl, Natalia! Slam dunk his butt for being a jerk. It's clear that she is not going to let his bad behavior go without him knowing full well that it is unacceptable to her.
Edit: And while I'm voicing a little irration when Jesse, did I actually hear him tell (sounding more like an order, actually) Horatio to check the trunk of the car! I realize that Horatio is far from front and center lately, but I'm a little concerned that the line of who is actually in charge here is getting blurry. I like Jesse but I will admit to some feelings of resentment cropping up lately. I hope this is the exception and not a sign of things to come.
As for Natalia alone, I always love it & was overly happy to finally see this (3 years is far too long for this girl to be sitting on the side). The explosion flashbacks, the slow-motion of people walking around the lab, the distant voices & the emotion shown in her eyes were all very moving in that ending scene, it carried quite the emotional impact. Loved it.
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Eva is going to kick butt with this storyline - if the writers don't screw her over. She's awesome. And we saw just a small sample of what she is capable of doing as an actress last night.
I am so excited to see where this goes and to see both her and Ryan get some screen time. Even Frank was there last night - could use a little more of him, but baby steps!
