March 5, 2007: It's Time to Get Berrylicious
Relationships are so tangled in this episode, I don't know where to begin. How about Nicole and Adam! Wow. When I saw Nicole in bed, I knew it was him. After learning that Jamie really
is gay and seeing Adam get rejected twice and then watching them share a clumsy and off-key karaoke performance together - singing out their misery - I figured it was only a number of drinks and a matter of time before they'd satisfy each other's frustrations. It sounded like Jamie was confused for a minute, but it's pretty clear who he's romantically interested in. It was a little weird seeing Ivy and Nicole hanging out alone, but I really like Ivy. I think she's been a great addition to this show, and she's been a good friend - trying to avoid Nicole seeing Jamie cozy up to another man (although, it wasn't
that good of a job considering she was staring directly at them).
And before their rendezvous, Adam had completely gone nuts. Who would think to fire off marshmallows, of all things, as a way to release some pent-up sexual frustration? It was hilarious when his boss brought up his vow of celibacy. "Tonight, I want you to get laid." He can't have any distracted partners on his team. I was cracking up during dinner when Adam actually coughed up the word "toast" to get some help impressing Stephanie, and then when it didn't work, calling Brian a bad wingman.
Speaking of Brian he was down to 15 minutes in the sack and completely disconnected to his girlfriend. He seems to attract all the attention, which usually gets him in trouble, and this time proved to be no exception. Enter Stephanie dressed as a cowgirl. She couldn't have been anymore straightforward when they were rehearsing the presentation, but I'm glad he turned her down. I felt bad for Bridget this week. She was really putting an effort into getting their groove back and she was kind of pushed to the back burner. She's too fed up, going with her gut and never looking back. "I feel like I live in a dorm room." Laura studying outside so Stephanie could hook up with one of the Japanese guys was
very dorm room, if you ask me. Is this the beginning of Laura and Brian? Or will he try to get Bridget back? By the way, are bean-bag chairs really filled with Styrofoam peanuts?
Dave and Deena's story line was bittersweet. I loved how their older daughter figured out that they were talking to each other on the phone - gave her a little bit of hope. When they went out to dinner, Deena's college story seemed like something Dave would have said, so it was good to hear it from her for a change. But I think Dave's shy expression while she was telling it was even better. I knew it couldn't be the perfect first date, so although it was heartbreaking to see them at the hospital with Carrie, it didn't surprise me that something so traumatic would interrupt. I guess it's better, though, because it would be too awkward if they went back to their old life immediately. Deena's persistence about Carrie being able to hear rebuilt that wall between her and Dave, but then I guess we wouldn't have seen him make such a sensitive move later that night.
I'm still loving Tiffani Thiessen as the boss who just won't quit. When Gary was freaking out about getting fired, I was cracking up at her laid-back expressions. It's hard getting attached to guest stars, because you know they're eventually leaving, but they definitely provide needed twists to the show. Overall, things seem messy after this episode. I think the negatives outweighed the funny moments this week, but hopefully our quirky friends will iron things out next time. Or even better (for us viewers at least), surround themselves with still more chaos.
