Hollyyo
CSI Level Two
About 7.13...
Who likes the idea of Ryan going to Gambler's Anonymous? I don't really. I do like that they're finally continuing with his gambling thing, instead of just leaving it alone after the fact that he was fired and reinstated. But, I never thought it was a big problem, just the fact that he paid a debt back, during work, to a suspect. Didn't really think about the actual gambling as a problem. I don't want Ryan to turn into this big problem, like others have been on the other CSI's. *coughWarrickcough* Like I already said I like that they're giving him a story, but he's still making mistakes. Maybe we'll get Hero Ryan someday.The story line could be handled without causing problems, but we all know what could happen.The fact that he did gamble on the job to pay a debt,and not admit to Horatio what had taken place showed it was a big problem. Gambling is a big problem.People lose their job,homes and families because of gambling problems. It is very responsible that TPTB are showing Ryan getting help. I had always thought that should be done. People don't normally just stop gambling.
Has anybody read the Miami books? One of them (erm....the one with the giant fish) talks about the gambling, like why he did it sorta. I don't think it said anything about him getting help though. I don't remember, I read it months ago. In one of books he has an OCD freak out where he has to count everything he sees or something. Maybe they'll randomly go into that this episode?