Revenge 1x19 - "Absolution"

[dreamingahead]

This was such a gorgeous, brilliant episode with some of the most powerful acting yet. Basically, Revenge's answer to everyone who doubted the show would be able to keep its pace after "Chaos". I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! ALL THE FEELINGS.

Also, Gabe surprised the fans by live tweeting it with us like. a. boss. Jfc. It was magical.

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[agnes_bean]

I'm just gonna go ahead and state the obvious that never in a million years did I expect Nolan to have an "Aunt Carole".

I agree that this was totally unexpected, but adds a whole other layer to his story that is fantastic. I WANT MORE NOLAN FLASHBACKS RIGHT NOW.

I love how Emily calls Nolan when she’s already inside the house
This was fantastic. Another subtle reminder of how smart Emily is - as you say, she knew Nolan would go for the journal, and she knew how to catch him.

I think her frustration also comes from the fact that she has to rely on someone to tell her what her father wanted for her instead of having been able to talk to him herself.
Oh, this is interesting - I hadn't thought of that, but it makes sense. I think she has a lot of mixed feelings about Nolan's comments about her father. They hurt her, so she doesn't want to hear them for that reason; at the same time, as you say, believing them is a leap of faith on her part. Not a huge one, but any amount of trust is hard for her.

Nolan's face when she leaves,

[agnes_bean]

Oh, and another thing about that last scene -- I love how he gets up and moves closer to her once she explains what's going on. Their relationship is so casually and easily intimate, which is pretty astounding given how reserved she is as a person.

Moments like that are why I love this ship so much. When they're not actively fighting, they're so damn natural together.

[dreamingahead]

Also, how much do I love that the two most important women in Nolan's life are strong and terrifying when they want to be? I love male characters who love HBIC women.

THIS. Nolan is fascinated & terrified by all HBICs in his life and it is THE BEST. I really hope we get to see more of aunt Carole! Like I said... Emily & Nolan MUST visit. Ooh, and in the morning, when Em's still asleep, Noles could talk to his aunt about how much he loves her & she's too focused on reveeeenge to notice (her walking in on that conversation is optional). I love it when he talks about her with other characters, he gets this look in his face, which, be still my heart.

Also, I'm sure Carole would be very interested to find out David had another daughter... if she doesn't already. #obsessing over the depth of her revengenda awareness tbh

This continues to be one of my favorite things about his character. He doesn't trust easily, but as soon as someone is kind to him he's theirs, 100%.

OMG. <3 SO VERY, VERY NOLAN

[agnes_bean]

Also, I'm sure Carole would be very interested to find out David had another daughter... if she doesn't already. #obsessing over the depth of her revengenda awareness tbh
Oh, good question! Very interested to know more about her indeed. Love that actress. (Fun fact: She also has a small part on Breaking Bad, so I had a fun "OMG HER" moment when she appeared).

They are on the same wavelength when it comes down to the things that matter to them the most

Yeeees. Yes yes yes.

They could have just kept talking at that distance, but no, as soon as she told him about Daniel and he picked up on her dejection, he crossed over to be with her. It's... phenomenal.
Oh yes, good point. I feel like they got used to being in each other's space as a matter of precaution, but at this point it's just natural. They gravitate towards each other just because. THAT'S chemistry, to me. THAT is why I ship them.

AND THE MOST AMAZING PART, IT DOESN'T EVEN REALISE HOW FLAWLESS IT IS YET, IT JUST UNASSUMINGLY IS SO EVERY HOUR OF EVERY DAY. YES. I feel like

[dreamingahead]

OMG ALL THESE COMMENTS. <3 I LOVE YOU & HAVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH, BB. I'm sorry for not getting back to you earlier; it's all I could think about as I was trying to dig myself out of a pile of homework. Your thoughts are my reward!

I agree that this was totally unexpected, but adds a whole other layer to his story that is fantastic. I WANT MORE NOLAN FLASHBACKS RIGHT NOW.

It most certainly does! Nolan will never cease to ~amaze me tbh. I find it kind of awesome that we considered Nolan to be #foreveralone in this world if you don't count Emily & the Porterts, yet HE HAS AN AUNT IN LANCASTER WHO LOVES HIM. I'm just... so very happy for my bb. <3

& NOLAN FLASHBACKS WE SHALL GET THIS WEEK. OMG @ THE ORIGINS OF NOLAN/EMILY. I'VE ONLY WAITED FOR THOSE SCENES ALL MY LIFE.

Ngl, I really want a scene where Emily & Nolan visit sometime down the road, and he shows her his geeky room upstairs. HEE.

This was fantastic. Another subtle reminder of how smart Emily is - as you say, she knew Nolan would go for the journal, and she knew how to

[agnes_bean]

... and he knew it'd take her 5 minutes to find out the truth about his aunt, even though he's GOOD, so he drove up there! They know each other so well by now, it will never not be my favourite thing.
Yes, yes, true! I love that one thing he never does is underestimate her.

Why do I actually hope this gets explored at some point, what are my choices in life? I mean it kills me to see my flawless OTP fight, and yet.
Oh, I want to see this, too. I want to see how far Emily would turn against him; I want to see them pick up the pieces of their relationship afterwards. Because they would, I'm sure of it. And that would be so interesting. (Of course, my favorite season for my favorite ship ever -- Spuffy -- is the one where they are in a legitimately mutually abusive relationship, both physically and emotionally, so I might be weird...).

There might be other actors in that category, but I can't see their names because I'm blinded by Gabe's brilliance.
Hehe! No lie: After your post got me thinking about it, I sat at my computer watching