Thank you! I'm glad to see someone share my POV. I believe that LH and Grissom WILL NOT do anything racy in this episode. I guess it's just the thought of someone else being introduced into Grissom's life as a potential shoulder to lean on, scares some people, but there is no point in naming them. The bottom line is, LH and Grissom/ MC and WP must have some sort of chemistry somewhere, otherwise, there would be no reason to bring her back, besides to bring drama to GSR.
But, I guess it was a blessing in disguise, because now we ahve a great character in LH who has many experiences that noone else in the lab really has. Hopefully this episode doesn't stir up a whole bunch of drama, because then that would ruin the whole reason why Gris went to see LH IMO. She should be bringing him peace hopefully, unless TPTB jack that up to. I guess I'll be holding my breath til then.
I think the whole Grissom/LH thing is fascinating. They've been playing out this whole dom/sub thing for years ... the way they intearct, the little rituals they share. It's more psychological than sexual ... although I'm not denying they have chemistry.
I understand G going to LH for help right now. I know lots of people think he should turn to Catherine or Brass but, really, how much depth and insight are either of them going to have here? Neither has been in this situation as far as we know. And neither has been in a relationship that really went the distance. Plus, these are co-workers ... and if there's anything worse for Grissom than opening up to someone, it would be opening up to someone he had to see everyday. It's just not who he is. LH, on the other hand, is an anthropologist. She gets Grissom ... whether you personally buy that or not, it's the way the character has been written over and over. And it's about to come in handy.
And I agree that the two of them humping it up would be absurd. LH is not some desperate chicky who will settle for a wrecked man suffering over another woman. But he has saved her a couple times, and I think she will be happy to return the favor. I also believe that she's one of the few people who can call him on his BS and get away with it.
I have to admit that the angst of the season is wearing on me, but I am looking forward to this epi more than I have any since For Warrick.
Ali