Episode 88
Death Goes On (12-11-05)
Brief Synopsis:
A new investigation helps Jordan close an old
case, while a mob hit man is suspected of murdering his brother's wife.
Overall I felt the
two cases were predictable and lacking in tension. Nor
did the story lines come together very well for me.
Normally it’s a seamless transition between scenes.
Tonight I felt like each break stopped each scene cold.
Laura and William
and their two separate cases just didn't pull together.
One was supposed to play off the other, but the focus
was so spread over the two I found I couldn't appreciate
Laura's mystery or the fact that William was finally
caught. One minute we were trying to find out what
happened to Laura and the next we were trying to pin the
guilt on William and pulling up the case of
Jennifer--but never were the two pulled together for
me--probably because in the end William wasn't even a
part of Laura's case.
Nigel and Garret's
case about the brother's was a bit better, but again I
felt like we were receiving too much information to
process all the characters and be able to pay attention
to everyone. I know the goal was to portray Thomas
as a brutal, conscious-less killer, but I think in some
ways it bogged things down. Again with case I
didn't feel the 'urgency' I thought it deserved.
Jordan and Bug: It was fun to see Jordan
and Bug work together. Normal I find them harder to
enjoy when they work together because Bug is so
straight-laced and Jordan loves to bend the rules.
However in this episode Jordan wasn’t as hard-headed and
Bug went along with Jordan. It was fun seeing them work
together.
I loved Jordan’s ‘friendly’ kiss to Bug. The smile on
Bug’s face was priceless. I think Bug—many times—feels
less ‘loved’ by Jordan compared to Nigel (since Jordan
and Nigel get along so well and so easily). And for once
I think he felt truly appreciated.
Jordan and Seely: A quick note on those
two. I really like seeing them work together. They push
each other’s buttons. Yet at the same time they’re both
working for the same cause. They just go about it
differently.
The scene in the interrogation room about being arrested
for domestic abuse with Jordan first murmuring her
thought and Seely mimicking it was great.
Jordan and J.D.: Well I new the whole
‘look me in the eyes’ bit was coming as soon as Laura
spoke the words. I’m not sure how or why but I just
knew. As to my thoughts on the ‘test’… Well…I kind of go
two ways. On one hand I can see Laura’s concept of how
she knows someone truly loves her. On the other hand I
think it’s totally an excuse for Jordan to use to get
out of another relationship.
First off, it seemed like an excuse for Jordan to back
out of yet another relationship. That J.D. took the
whole matter jokingly and didn’t read the seriousness of
Jordan’s question leads me to believe he doesn’t know
her as well as he should. He’s supposed to read peoples
actions—it’s his job to ‘know’ people. As a writer he
could have easily spun some pretty words and taken her
question somewhat seriously, rather than joke about
it…then again that doesn’t seem to be J.D.’s style. He’s
much more laid-back about life in general.
Then as I thought about it I came to another conclusion.
Maybe it was a test, but not so much for J.D. as for
herself. She looked sad before J.D. even began to
answer. Maybe she’s realized her feelings. Again it’s
hard to tell if she’s running again or really just
doesn’t care for J.D.—the way she wants to care for
someone—a deep down love. This relationship has lasted
longer than any other Jordan’s had, so maybe she really
was trying to work through her issues and give what she
and J.D. have a chance. The whole ‘look into my eyes’
was just a way for Jordan to open herself up and allow
herself to really examine her feelings.
Oh and J.D. has a key to Jordan’s place. I’m trying to
debate the significance of that action. I’ve come to the
personal conclusion that it just says they’re
relationship has progressed to the point of 'living
together’ and really doesn’t hold any other
significance. If you think back, the signs that they’ve
been ‘almost living’ (i.e. J.D. spending many nights
there each week) have been since Total Recall—so I’m
really not that shocked over the whole ordeal.
Woody, Garret and Nigel: I really haven’t
too much to say on them. Woody was showing signs of his
old self, which was nice. That smile was back on his
face…even though there’s a new intensity there. I
actually like it. I think it suits Woody.
When the three work together I think Garret always acts
as the anchor between Woody and Nigel. He doesn’t let
them run too far or get too wild. (more so with Nigel,
but to some extends he even subdues Woody too—i.e. the
high five)
Garret: Garret needs to loosen up. Would
it have been so hard to give Woody a high-five?
Garret offering Jeffery a drink? Yes he’s a doctor but
there are other solutions to calm a hyperventilating
patient. I think Garret is turning too easily to the
bottle. That he so easily offers it to others as a
solution to their problems is—frankly—disturbing. And to
top it off, he pours himself a drink too.
Garret and Jordan: I’m glad it was Jordan
who finally noticed Garret drinking, though I wonder to
what extent she knows just how far Garret has fallen.
The look she gave Garret was one of concern and
disappointment. Jordan—in her own weird way—does look up
to Garret. He’s the only person she lets have any affect
on her actions. She defies Garret but she also listens
to him. It’ll be interesting to see where this goes from
here. I bet Jordan will be keeping a closer eye on
Garret. This time it’s her turn to look out for
Garret—time to return the favor.
Lily and Jeffery: Jeffery was painful to
watch. The poor man is so incredibly shy. First he hits
up Jordan for her opinion and she tells him don’t
bother. Then he hits up Garret who gets him drunk. And
in the end it’s Lily who has to ask him out. Loved the
‘right now’ bit she added on—can’t give him a chance to
back out of it. Giving a nervous person time to think
and ponder a situation is the worst thing any person can
do—cause they’re sure to find ANY reason to back out of
it.
Now lets add Seely into the mix. See the look he gave
Lily? I’ve always been a fan of a Lily-Seely hook up. Do
you think we’ll see some sparks fly between the three?
Don’t ask me to chose between Seely and Jeffery right
now. I can’t. I like the floundering Jeffery and the
arrogant Seely. They both have their ‘endearing’ points.
(yes I use endearingly sarcastically—since neither
really fall under that description). I think I’m leaning
towards Lily and Seely. I’m interested in seeing where
Jeffery and Lily go and I’ll follow the path willingly,
but when it comes down to it I think I’m more of a Seely
fan.
Side Notes:
- The little boy Patrick was adorable.
- Didn't those
chairs Jordan and Seely were trying to sit in at Roger
and Andrea's house look totally uncomfortable?
They looked like they were trying not to fall backwards,
teetering on the edge.
- Oh and did anyone
get the title? I still haven't figured it out.
Three out of five dead bodies. (Though I'm VERY tempted
to give it 2 1/2) Overall it was an
average episode for me.
