Ok, good episode overall. I liked seeing everybody be there for Stella while she went through her ordeal. It was especially nice to see a little scene between her and Adam--I loved their scene when he gave her the results of the HIV test last season, so it was good to see them again. I think Adam has a bit of a crush on her.
I also loved when Adam grabbed the elevator to stop it so he could tell Stella about 'Jason''s fingerprints. When I saw that scene, it struck me that Adam knows what it's like to be a little kid wanting help.
I must have missed something while chatting, but how did the woman in the apartment die? I know they said she was in a car accident--did that slowly kill her or something? I need to re-watch it (preferably not in the reflection of a mirror--I need to figure out a better way to watch and chat at the same time :lol
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Sheldon and Don were beautiful as usual--but they still didn't get much to do. That being said, it was nice to see Sheldon whip out some factoids about fish, and I loved Flack's scene trying to get Bonnie to talk. He has such an expressive face, you could really tell how much he wanted to find that little girl.
Speaking of the little girl, I loved seeing Mac carry her out at the end. *smish*
Stella's scene with Austin was very sweet--that poor kid.
I loved Sheldon's little "Mmm, my man's getting sneaky" line (or something similar)--that was funny. :lol:
Now, on to what I expect will be the most controversial part of the show (there will probably be more than three replies in the thread before I post this):
Honestly, I'm intrigued by the Danny/Rikki situation. I think it's realistic--not perfect (in fact, it's kinda f*cked up), but realistic. They have known each other, but they never really
knew each other. Now that their lives have crashed together like this, they're seeking comfort and companionship--I think it could be interesting to see if Rikki's assumptions are correct, that Danny will one day realize he's not to blame and want to walk away from Rikki. Honestly, they might say it's just sex, but that kiss at the end of the scene was
not casual. There was some real passion there. I would be intrigued to see how that might develop. An imperfect beginning to a relationship (not Ruben's death, because that is a tragedy--just the way the relationship itself is starting), but a beginning nonetheless.
I don't think Danny cheated on Lindsay. I think there was a lack of communication between the two of them about just what kind of relationship they even had. Lindsay used the word "girlfriend", but Danny seemed surprised--and guilty--to learn that she felt the way she did. He even said that they should talk--whether they do or not remains to be seen, but given "Child's Play", I doubt it.
I don't think Danny is a bad guy, I think he's just a guy. As Carmine said ages ago, he's 'doing the things young guys do'--that doesn't make him a monster or a cheater. I think they are both responsible for the way things go between them, and he can't be expected to read Lindsay's mind.
Now, I'm no fan of Lindsay, this much is true. I think she has a right to be hurt that Danny doesn't seem to feel the same way she feels about him--that's just human nature, it's understandable.
However, I think she's acting childish. Danny gave her excuses about why he didn't want to meet for lunch (and they were obviously excuses, although it's possible that he
did have to do those things), so she acts bratty to him the next day? And her monologue--ugh. I hardly think the workplace is the appropriate place to begin with, but the stuff she said--she basically
expected him to turn to her after Ruben's death. It's a two-way street, Lindsay--she says she knows what it's like to lose someone, but then she expects him to come to her?
I don't know, I just really don't care. I think Lindsay is acting like a 16 year old girl. I don't hate Danny for being with Rikki, either. If I thought he 'cheated' on Lindsay, I might be angry, but I can't hate him for making the wrong assumptions. I think what's going on between him and Rikki
could turn out to be a mistake, but that's hardly a reason to hate them both for making the decision to seek that kind of comfort with each other.
If Danny shoves Rikki away for Lindsay, though,
then I'll be mad at him. Because Lindsay is a grown woman, and he shouldn't hurt Rikki because he and Lindsay can't communicate.