Wow. What a great episode. By far the
best of the series so far (be it that this was only the 8th and 9th
episode—however I think it’s hard to get much better than this. This has the
potential to hold a top honor among favorite episodes when the last episode ever
has played and we look back on the years of CJ episodes.
Jordan: What an emotional episode
for Jordan. She breaks down and confines in Haley the story of what happened to
her mother, she caring passionate and determined when she tries to save the
young lady buried alive, and she witty when with the reporter.
It was wonderful to learn something more
about Jordan’s past. We knew her mother had died but not the ‘how’. That had
to be rough on Jordan experiencing everything she did when her mom died. She
obviously keeps it locked in side and it fuels her passion for serving justice.
I wonder if her passion for finding the truth comes from the fact that her
mother didn’t get that courtesy. I know they didn’t say what had happened to
her mother, but it seems from past episodes (especially the one where they visit
Emily’s grave—where it’s mentioned too that Jordan needs to let go.) that her
mother’s death wasn’t solved. I hope we learn more, especially since this seems
to be the catalyst in Jordan’s life that put her on the path she is on.
Agent Drew Haley did a wonderful job. I
have to admit I wasn’t sure about him until it was too late. However I never
was convinced it was him. He was too understanding and caring for me to truly
believe he was ‘Digger’ but I had my doubts especially when Jordan found the
tapes. That freaked me out too so Jordan’s reaction and her doubt was very
believable.
The connection between Jordan and Haley
was special. Jordan isn’t the type person who opens ups to anyone. Her account
of her mother’s death was heartbreaking. The connection she shared with Haley
over that was perfect. I think it was fitting that someone with his own demons
was able to comfort Jordan (who it seems hasn’t let go of her mothers death.)
What was wonderful, was Jordan’s offer of understanding about Haley’s son. Two
hurt souls give each other a few moments of comfort.
Only Jordan would keep her wits and
freak Daniel/Digger out when she’s the one who should be freaking out. She sure
knows how to play the game. She does a decent profile of Digger and she uses
it.
Nigel and Lily and Garret: Can
you see those two married? Oh they’re both ‘free spirited’ in their own way,
but… They provided some much needed humor in this episode. It was hilarious
Nigel asking Bug to be his ‘bride’. I’m glad Nigel’s sticking around and I’m
glad Garret come through in the end and stopped the marriage. He was the cause
of Lily offering herself to Nigel. Now if Lily would just get over Garret and
start being a little more dependent I’d be happy.
Bug and Trey: The two of them are
as opposite as day and night, but I like the chemistry they have. The argument
over who Nigel asked to be his best man was wonderful.
The team worked well together. Everyone
had a part when they were trying to find the girl who was buried alive. The
sense of urgency and team work was truly harmonious. The group really bonded in
this episode.
I found it interesting that there was an
underlying them to Jordan’s case: Mothers. One mother who loved her daughter
and was taken from her. (Jordan) One who tortured her child. (Digger) And one
who killed her child. (Haley). It added a great touch to the episode. It
pulled the three main characters working on the case even closer
together—created an even tighter bond
5 out of 5 Dead Bodies. What a great
episode for all the characters. Strong writing, strong story.
