Hello everyone! Greetings from a freezing cold, rainy (thank the lord we did not get the snow they predicted!) New York State. Thanks for letting me rant...I have a LOT more to say on the whole GSR matter, however I will refrain (Restrain?
) myself!
I think that out of all the characters/actors on the show, Nick is the one we've seen the most development of...the other actors seem to have found a niche for their characters and have remained static in their personalities, appearances, the way they deliver their lines even. GE is the only one that I can see has actually taken the character to a new and different level in pretty much EVERY EPISODE he's in, not just changing from season to season.
Warrick (mind you I love him too) has remained the same sly, cool, squinty eyed character from day one. Cath is the same as she's ever been; the one time we see her really 'getting out of character' was the whole Keppler incident. Sara has remained the same from day one: career driven/obsessed, same attitude, same clothes even! Griss...well, that character pretty much can only STAY static cuz that's the characters' nature.
But Nick...He's gone from an eager, naive boy, seeker of approval and favor from Grissom, to a more confident, aggressive and self-assured professional. From someone eager to please and always trying to do just the right thing, to someone no longer afraid to take risks, fight for what he believes in, and even show a little aggression/anger toward people. He's not afraid to make mistakes anymore...just knows he'll learn something from them and won't do the same thing again. Someone once said GE was a chameleon, and that's really what he is. He has learned to, as a wise old Marine once said to me "improvise, adapt and overcome" with each and every experience.
*whew! I need chocolate now!*