Great review.
I do have to say, I loved this episode. To me it felt much like CSI back in the day. Yea, the plotline was a bit contrived, but that's what makes
CSI, CSI.
To me this was a shout out to all the long time viewers. Flashes of
Spark of Life, Recipe for Murder, and
Got Murder all were present in this episode. Again, a nod to the long time viewers as to why we watch and still watch this show.
I loved the team work and the bit of teasing from one another. Catherine's realization that Hodges blabbed about her relationship with the detective. Which I though wasn't big secret, especially after her comment in
Meat Jekyll (in the breakroom) about wanting to stay in bed with him. But that's me.
And the end when she got Hodges back for opening his mouth had me laughing. The science camp comment was great. Yet another plus for this episode, how they have worked together for so long, they can gently tease one another.
As for Catherine's relationship, again I'm not sure it's a big secret, but she's not one to talk about those things either. So I guess she was a bit put off by Doc's comment. I'm also with you that I'm hoping that something doesn't happen to Vartann to make Catherine regret not moving in with him. I guess we'll see how the rest of the season goes.
Also what I like is her relationship with Nick. She's happy with Vartann but she and Nicky are still very close. I think she has a very protective nature over him. So it was disappointing to learn that he stopped seeing the counselor. I think she wants to protect him despite every thing he's been through, plus he's her friend.
I have to say, I really enjoyed this episode. This season is turning out to be much better than last season.