Season 4: Jordan-Woody Dance Analysis

 1- After Dark:
Jordan: one step backward – She knows she has a Ball to go to with Woody and she’s goes on a body run with Bug.  Now that’s what I call ‘avoiding’

Woody: one step backward – I actually consider this two giant leaps forward…but technically they moved back backwards since Woody went on a date (as I’m calling it) with Devan.  A tension’s been brewing between these two since they met in season 3.  Woody finally got tired of waiting for Jordan and moved onto Devan.

2- Out of Sight:
Jordan: neutral – Easy bantering going on between the two.  Jordan works really well with Woody.

Woody: one step forward – Always concerned for Jordan’s safety.  He truly worried to death when he realizes Jordan’s trapped in the apartment with a killer.  Woody’s cute too when he gets jealous (though he tried to keep his comments limited).

3- Intruded:
Jordan: 2 steps backward – She draws Woody in and then when he suddenly gets too close for comfort she pushes him back.  How the guy stands it and he keeps coming back.  This was Jordan’s last shot and she blew it.

Woody: neutral – He gives in to Jordan’s request to leave things as they are.  He gave it one last try and obviously Jordan still isn’t over her commitment issues.  His attention is going to switch towards Devan.

4- Blue Moon:
Jordan: one step forward – No tension between either.  They worked well together.  Jordan didn’t do or say anything stupid.

Woody: one step forward –  Detective Santana picked up on the vibes between Woody and Jordan and teased Woody about it.  He starts to deny it, but lets it go.  He’s still sweet on Jordan, even if he’s seeing Devan.

5- What Happens in Vegas Dies in Boston:
Jordan: one step forward – Nothing major happened here, but Jordan and Woody got to spend some time together.  And I thought this was a good episode in that Danny picked up on the vibe between Jordan and Woody and of course she denies it.  That’s our Jordan.

Woody:  one step forward – Usual lovable self.  He and Jordan had fun.  That’s always nice to see.  They don’t just ‘have fun’ together that often.

6- Fire From the Sky:
Jordan: one step forward– Jordan’s supportive.  She didn’t like seeing Woody and Devan together but she put that behind her and helped Woody out, she was a friend.

Woody: two steps backward – Losing someone is hard no matter how, but losing someone in a plane crash the way Devan died is extremely tough.  Woody’s going to need a little grieving time.

7- Murder in the Rue Morgue:
Jordan: one step forward – Jordan and Woody are back to their usual banter.

Woody: one step forward – Woody in the familiar role of worrying about Jordan—after she goes ahead and doesn’t listen to him.  He’s getting good at handling these situations.

8- You Really Got Me:
Jordan: one step forward, then 2 steps backwards – The girl finally opened up.  I was thrilled.  I even forgave her for answering the phone when she and Woody were about to kiss (It was asking way too much of Jordan to ignore the phone.  If she’d ignored it I would have been upset because then I’d be complaining how that not Jordan’s nature).  The two were actually having some serious conversations and some big time bonding was going on and then with 3 minutes left Jordan had to go push Woody away, sending him off to Florida.  Oh my…just shot me now.  My heart can’t handle much more of this.

Woody: 2 steps forward – He’s too good for her.  It’s obvious he’s got it bad for Jordan.  He goes to CA to help her!  This when he’s already got plans for a concert in Florida.  If that doesn’t scream “I’m smitten” then I don’t know what does.

9- It Happened One Night:
Jordan: one step forward – Jordan starts the episode out by standing Woody up and as you can imagine he's not too happy, but for once Jordan actually had a good reason.  The two of them (kind of) have that conversation Woody wants to have.

Woody: one step forward – Jordan actually opens up a little bit to Woody about her relationship with her father, which sheds new light on things from Woody's point of view.  He shows he cares once again, however they never totally resolved what happened in the previous episode (It Happened One Night).

10- Skin and Bone:
Jordan: one step forward– Jordan teases Woody over Cal.  At the end of the episode Jordan’s there supporting Woody, comforting him—It was wonderful to see Jordan there for Woody for a change.

Woody: two steps forward – Wow! Someone was claiming his territory.  I think Woody’s comment (to his brother) you can have any girl in Boston but Jordan made his feelings pretty clear. 

11- Embraceable You:
Jordan: two steps backward, one step forward – You could see trouble coming a mile away when Woody walked in and handed Jordan a jewelry box.  She did not handle the situation well at all.  At least she felt guilty about it all and was questioning her motives throughout the episode.  Woody got some digs in and serves her right.  She slightly redeems herself in the end when she talks with Woody.  I was sure she was going to open up (even admit she wanted a chance) but Woody went and opened his mouth.  I can’t blame him.  Track record proves she was probably going to say something that hurt him (however unintentional).

Woody: two steps forward, 1 step backward – He’s trying to take things to the next level with Jordan, but she shots him down every chance she gets.  The ring was a big test and she failed it miserably.  Woody was really hurt by Jordan’s actions and he’s starting to rethink if it is all worth the effort.  As we see in the end when he tells Jordan they should just be friends.  Poor Woody can’t stand to have his heart broken anymore.  Can you blame the guy?

12- Locard’s Exchange:
Jordan: neutral – Amazingly enough she does what Woody tells her.  Don’t expect that to happen too often.  She yields to Woody’s concern for her (and DA Walcott).

Woody: one step forward – Concerned for her safety he sticks to her side or makes sure someone else is watching out for her.  Woody doesn’t take any lip from Jordan this episode.  He lays down the law and amazingly Jordan follows—she listens.  Maybe he should try this more often. 

13- Sanctuary:
Jordan: neutral – Jordan accepts Woody’s concern.   She even lets him comfort her in the ending scene.  Granted it wasn’t any sure fire moving forward, but there weren’t any steps back and she let Woody play the concern friend.

Woody: one step forward – Again Woody was there, worried to death about Jordan’s safety.  Everything he did was focused on getting Jordan out alive.

14- Jump Push Fall:
Jordan: three steps forward – Wow.  Nothing like the thought of losing someone to make you step up to the plate.  Don’t hold your breath though, I don’t think we’ll see Jordan ever take so many steps again.

Woody: two steps backwards – Wow (again) Woody telling Jordan to get lost.  Now there’s a first.  Granted he was on some mega painkillers and facing the possibility of being paralyzed.  I have to say I’m glad Woody told Jordan ‘no’ for once.  Maybe this will kick Jordan in gear.

The tables have been turned, but I think because Jordan wasn’t the one doing the turning away we’ve actually moved forward in the big picture—which is why Jordan gets three giant steps.  I know we don’t know what she said to Woody, but she said something important and profound. 

Overall: We add the steps up and it looks like they’ve ended up a few steps forward.  There’s hope in sight.

My wishes After some pushing away by Woody in the beginning of season 5 they get together.  And then we have a whole new game going!  Which one kills the other first (or drives the other out of his or her mind).  I think the two of them could have a wonderfully entertaining relationship.

Lock them in the same room and don’t let them come out until they resolve their issues—I think that’s the only way to deal with those two.