lemon_grass
CSI Level Two
For sure, the writers always knew GE was capable of pulling off dramatic, emotional storylines, they just didn't realize 1)He could do it without being the victim, and 2)He could do the subtle moments equally well, if given the chance - ie. some continuity to his previous ordeals. But apparently all that is going to change this season: we've already gotten two very juicy post-"Grave Danger" continuity scenes, and now "Gum Drops" will put Nick under the spotlight without having him be the victim, for once.I will say one thing about the cast change in the story.
Least GE was second choice, if this was two seasons before Grave Danger, it would have probably gone Marj or Gary, or Jorja. But I guess the finale showed gave GE the chance to show tptb what he's capable of.
I think they knew what he was capable of. They would not have given him GD in the first place if they didn't think he would be able to show all the emotions needed to do that episode. I do think however that it provides a another layer to have Nick be the one to do this... Not just because of GE acting, but Nick's recent history.
The promo makes it look like Sara is going to be the one to talk to Nick about his emotional involvement, which got me thinking, since Nick and Warrick are supposed to be sharing a room and all, what do you think Warrick will have to say about the whole thing?