PerfectAnomaly
Resident Smart Ass
I did like the communication between Danny and Lindsay in this one and even was able to somewhat excuse the lack of communication regarding his diagnosis. (I think the writers were stupid for doing that because in almost every instance I think the spouse is going to be present when there is a diagnosis given; but at least it didn't reflect badly on the characters the way Carmine and Anna played it.)
I think the reason I'm hated the end of the episode - well hated is a strong word, disliked - is because I have a physical disability. I know it's TV Land and they don't want him to be in the chair forever, but if that's the case why not give him a 60% chance of walking. Then I'd buy the quick recovery. With only a 10% chance it's just all too neat and tidy and unrealistic to have him recover so quickly. Plus I think it all kind of reeks of "movie of the week" or "After school special" territory and possibly of not really wanting a disabled character on the show, which surprises the hell out of me considering they had Dr. Giles in S1. I guess a big part of me wishes they'd have the balls to deal with a story of someone becoming disabled long term.
I also said that moving his toes doesn't immediately means he will be moving his legs in a snap of a finger. Maybe all he will be able to move for most of the season are his toes and that will get him mucho frustrated because no progress are being made. That being said I think they made it just to increase what Lindsay told Danny. Have a cute ending and all. But I too don't think 10% is enough for any recovery. Better than none but still not that high. It will be interesting to see what kind of problems he'll have with his legs after he recovers. Surely he won't be all that swell... or realistically, he shouldn't! Maybe some limping? He might need a cane?
