Agreed. Hawkes is sorely neglected, though we did get a few great eps for him in season three as well. It's too bad they introduced Lindsay in season two--well, really at all --because it would have been cool to see Hawkes struggling with the transition from ME to CSI.
Oh so Lindsay gets blamed for that as well. I don't disagree that Hawkes needs more but it's seriously getting tired that Lindsay is getting blamed for everything that's wrong with the show. Seriously.
I think you need to chill a bit. Fay linked to the interview where Zuiker said just this--that Lindsay's introduction took the spotlight away from Hawkes. Anyways, opinions--people have a right to them, even if they differ from yours. I'm getting kind of tired of reminding you of this.
Moving on, and back to Hawkes: I'm curious about how the ethical dilemma will play out, although I don't think for a moment Hawkes would ever, ever compromise a case. I'm more curious to see how he handles it, whether he just tells the guy to take a hike or goes easy on him figuring he's emotionally affected by the case.
I'd love to see a romance for Hawkes, too. It's about time!