Commentary - Eureka - 3x04- 'I Do Over'
You know, I sat and stewed over this episode for a long time, discussed it with a lot of people, rehashed it, and read the post on Eric Wallace’s blog about why they chose to do what they did. And honestly, that helped a lot. So, I’m going to rewatch it again, fully knowing it will break me. Because I’ve got to give this show a second chance. It’s too good.
As such, I think the comments part is more analysis heavy than usual.
OHAI NAKED JACK IN THE SHOWER. Hot damn, Colin, you do look quite nice while lacking clothing. :-D (sweet bb boy you are)
Love the nice bit of hipbone we get too. (personal kink maybe?) Even though you can totally tell he’s got a dance belt on under the towel. (cold on stages, yeah?)
Fussy/snippy S.A.R.A.H. FTW
Allison = Type A, Nathan = Type A. Jack has a thing for type A’s, no?
It’s a bit harsh that Allison asks Jack to walk her down the isle. Could that be any more OHAI I AM MARRYING SOMEONE NOT U THX. And of course, Jack being Jack, would do anything she ever wanted.
Love the Zoe/Jack interactions. Very them.
Oh Jack. You are made of fail with the ketchup.
‘Aunt Lexie’ arrives. WITH KITTIES IN TOW. Not as cute as mine. :-p
“Jackie” heeeeeee
“You look just like dad - always ready, always prepared, always uptight” Hrm. What was Carter’s dad like? We don’t really know. Military maybe? Law enforcement?
“Nice to see you too, Monkey.” OH THAT CRACKS MY SHIT UP. Why? Because I see a little Jack Carter, climbing trees and causing chaos.
Ok, how is it that they manage to make Jack so bloody cute? Is it Colin himself? The writing? WHAT? Because the whole ‘weddings should be momentous’ bit was SO cute. (and I find all the romantic stuff to be blah)
I love how Saturday = last clean shirt in Carterworld. Heeeeee
Awww. Poor poop guy.
Nathan, with Fargo in tow. Cranky and accusing Jack of getting into barfights, grabbing his head like a headache. Annoyed much, Nathan?
Jack: “I can’t believe she’s marrying him again.”
Nathan: “I can’t believe she asked him to walk her down the isle.”
Honestly, I gotta agree with Nathan. I know it makes a great setup, and blah blah, but seems rather crass and heartless. Jack’s always shown himself to be falling over her, and it just seems like kicking him in the junk when he’s already down.
Oooohoooo shiny wobbly blue light.
HAH
Awww Vincent getting the cake and food and everything all ready… cute.
Have I ever mentioned that I <3 <3 <3 that Jack has an OLD SKOOL Cherokee for his Sheriff’s vehicle? It makes me a happy that I just can’t explain… :-D (If you’re into cars, you’d get it.)
It’s so Carter to come all dressed up late with the tie half-skewed. But WHY a checky shirt? SRLSY! Your adorableness does NOT make up for bad checky shirt wearing.
The looks these two are exchanging in this do not scream ‘jealousy over girl’ - they seem to be more ‘veiled regret about something we’ll never admit’ - like there’s something between them. I just hope it’s not the slash goggles talking. :-/
Hands + box = shipper brain flail
“If I told you what your father was doing at your age…” ORLY? I would like to know…
Wine thing. Cute.
“Arrest her for corrupting a minor”
… o_O something about Jo does NOT LOOK RIGHT to me. Maybe the eyes too dark? The hair? (not the dress, liked that)
“Everything’s going to work out the way it’s supposed to.” Ugh. Don’t like the sound of that AT ALL.
Ok the whole awkward dunno what cheek to kiss thing… makes me want to go WHUT and *facepalm* at the same time.
The weird nod thing… WHUT? Again, my brain is reading something very different into that than ‘you win’ or ‘take care of her’. o_O
Henry as the officiator \o/
Wibbly Vincent is SO CUTE. (He needs a boyfriend! He’s such a sweet boy, he deserves some love.)
WHERE IS ZANE??? :-(
Loop 2:
OHAI NAKED JACK AGAIN.
S.A.R.A.H. with her usual comments. Heee.
Zoe has the ketchup ready for him this time, in hand. Different. But still spills it.
Jack: “Since when do we talk about that stuff?”
Zoe: “Since I’m 17 and you’re in denial.”
Honey, I’m pretty sure he’s in denial about more than just Allison.
And he’s going to start freakng people out knowing what’s going to happen every time.
One cat instead of 2 this time. Poor S.A.R.A.H.... wonder what she thinks about having cats inside her.
She didn’t describe/tease Jack half as much this time. Interesting.
New stain DOES NOT MATCH. Fail.
"Wedding, I love weddings" - different
Jack: “This isn’t about the wedding or why I think it’s a mistake.”
Nathan (to Fargo, dismissive of Jack): “Ahhh. So now it’s a mistake.”
Nathan and Jack. OMG. They're both so hurting. Because they’re fighting and lashing out and I still can’t help but think it’s JUST about Ali.
Hah Fargo, trying to be all important like. You’re cute when you fail like that.
Heeeeeeee Vincent. “OMG I love that show.”
Lexie: “Nice to see you too, Monkey.”
Jack: “Don’t call me that.”
Lexie (to Vincent): “Can I get 2 banana milkshakes? Bananas calm monkey down.”
Discussion at the table-Sharing and psychoanalysis and whatnot. Ok, 2 scenes in and am already LOVING the chemistry between Lexxie and Jack. GREAT CASTING.
OHAI almost naked Ali.
WTF... kisses her the 2nd go round?
His hands look very weird on her in that shot for some reason. Salli’s not THAT small, really.
KICK HIS ASS FOR BEING STUPID AND KISSING YOU PLZ
There’s that damn ‘it’ll work out’ line again.
OHAI NAKED JACK (I don’t think naked Jack could EVER get old-thank you Thania, for feeling the need to at least try to make Colin shirtless or naked in every episode you write.)
Loop 3:
He doesn’t shave this time, and Zoe notices.
“You and I should talk more now that you’re 17, but right now I’ve got to check out a theory I just came up with.”
"In the bathroom?"
“You’d be surprised what happens to me in there.”
Nathan doesn't talk about Ali this time. It's all about the project… Interesting. And not really snarky or rude.
“Fargo, tell him what it is.”
Jack: “Isn’t that unstable?”
Nathan: “Well of course, because if they were stable, they would split during… (voice softens, focus shifts away from Jack) Why am I explaining this?”
Ok Seriously. This arguing isn’t LIKE their normal ones at all, and there’s a lot of subtlty in how they’re interacting. Nathan doesn’t believe, but he doesn’t totally tell him to GTFO either.
AWW FARGO. he's all being uppity and pouty from back by the box. LOL
Hehehe Tyvex suits FTW.
‘mind-altering experiences’ conversation.
Fargo (to Jack): “If we’re late to the wedding, I wonder who will kill us first, Dr. Stark or Dr. Blake.”
Awww Fargo you’re so CUTE dressed up nice. J
ROTFL THIS SCENE IS MADE OF WIN
Jack: “Turn it off.”
Fargo (indignant):”No.”
*Jack draws gun on Fargo*
Jack: “Now.”
Fargo: “What is WRONG with you?”
Jack: “Easy way or hard way, Fargo. We don’t have much time.”
Fargo: “Apparently we don’ t have much sanity either.”
Jack: “I’m. Not. Crazy.”
Fargo: “Says the guy with the crazy eyes and the gun.”
Fargo: “There goes my career.”
Awwwww. Nathan and Ali are so cute…
OH NOES! Naked Jack is hurt now… this is not good.
Loop 4:
Hrm. Different location for the faceoff this time. I’ve always liked this set, with the water things… :-)
Jack: “Just listen and don’t call me-“
Nathan: “Crazy.”
Jack: “Does your ego even *fit* in this building?
*Nathan looks around the room*
Jack trying to convince Nathan to even listen is cute. Down to the ‘I don’t believe a word of this but I’m humoring you’ look.
Ali/Jack… tension FAIL
NICE. He finally finds and meets the time/clock guy.
Thorne (to Jack): “Sheriff, eavesdropping is a very nasty habit.”
Jack being a jackass to Thorne is just plain FUNNY. And I’m glad he leaves and walks out on Ali.
In the cafe again - this time with Zoe and Lexie sitting together and chatting while Vincent works on the cake.
Lexie: “I want someone to be with me for the right reasons, not the responsible ones.”
Vincent: “Speaking of responsible ones…” *Jack walks in*
I can’t help but think that this is a great thing to apply to the inevitable Jack/Ali that we’re going to get. It shouldn’t be out of responsibility or whatever, it should be because they really do love each other. And I just don’t see that yet. (I won’t rule it out, but it’s not there, especially from Ali.)
And now Jack gets a ‘my sister’s pregnant’ bombshell dropped on him, and his response is “I’ll fix it” before wandering out…. WTF Jack? What kind of reaction/strategy/etc is THAT?
OH NICE. He goes after Thorne. And Jack tries to bring her back through the time loop with him...
And only ends up with her remote. and he comes back with broken bones. and fully clothed. OH HONEY. :-( *pets*
Loop 5:
HENRY FTW! Life in Eureka is always better when Henry’s helping.
Henry: “Jack, bending time is impossible." Not it's not Henry. You've done it before.
Jack is SMRT, figuring it out all on his own.
Sweet FX with the blue bendy light stuff. I’d soooo want to play with it. :-D
Jack: “Am I getting radiation poisoning right now?”
Oh. He made a time machine for one photon and fucked up the world. Great. Way to go Leo.
Oh poor guy, he didn't MEAN to fuck up the world, it just *happened*.
Heeeeeeeee Jack has to learn giant formula. “Awww… DUDE.”
Poor Leo, he really didn’t mean any harm, but he fucked it up anyway.
Jack is back in the shower, hurt even more this time, mentally and physically.
Last loop:
Ut oh. Leo got charcoaled ala Kim.
Nathan: “Carter, you’re crazy. Fargo, tell him *why* he’s crazy.”
Carter trying to sing out all the stuff he had to learn. SO FREAKING ADORABLE. (and, once again, proves that as adorable as he is, Colin really can’t sing. It’s ok bb boy. We still love you.
And now Nathan believes him…. And wants to keep everything from Ali, protect her.
He’s being very sweet to Ali, and this time it seems much more organic.
Nathan: “Carter, sometimes you’re smarter than you look.”
Jack (to Zoe): “I don’t want to miss spending time with you.”
Lexie: “What happened, did you crash your big wheel again?”
Jack: “Nice.”
Lexie: “I missed you, Monkey.”
Jack: “Missed you too Stretch.”
awwww. Lexxie and Jack. And srsly? A little troublemaking Jack Carter. Had to be ADORABLE.
Oh.. NICE. “Funerals with champagne.”
Zoe: “Since when did you become this self aware?”
Jack: “I can learn, it just takes me a few tries.”
Nathan (to Fargo): "Either we trust Carter or we don't."
FARGO THE HERO! *loves*
Nathan: “I always knew you had it in you Fargo.”
Fargo: “I didn’t.”
Nathan’s giving Jack a soft, loving smile…… whut?
Jack is panicking. He knows it can’t end well now.
Nathan: “Of course I can. My ego’s bigger than the building, right?” Umm… wasn’t that in another loop? Ah well. It’s still amazingly clear that they love each other.
He talks about Ali, and that she’ll need to be taken care of… Dying man’s last wishes.
Nathan’s crying… :-(
Now Jack is too. :-(
Nathan: “I’ll see you around, Jack.” :-(
Poor Fargo. He’s all excited about them doing it until he realizes that Nathan’s just vaporized and disappeared from their timeline all together.
OHAI, NATHAN’S LAST WORDS ARE TO JACK, NOT ALI. Thank you very much, my ship just stayed intact. \o/
Fargo: “We’re moving forward!”
*Nathan disintegrates*
Jack: “Yeah… we are.”
Fargo: “He’s gone. He’s really gone.”
Jack looks so broken in that moment, and so even more broken when he realizes he’s going to have to tell Ali and everyone else.
Ali’s all excited, ready to be the perfect bride.
Jack (to Ali): “I’ll always be here for you, you know that right? No matter what.”
Ali (to Jack): “Are you alright? You look pale.” That line again…
The fact that he doesn’t even have to say it and she knows to me screams a connection between the three of them.
Detailed thoughts:
If I stand back, despite my biases, I can look at this and say that they gave Nathan a *really* good send off. He left with dignity, and ultimately doing the right thing, and in his last moments sharing a poignant moment with Jack, who despite often pretending to hate each other, they really didn’t. Colin and Ed broke my heart with that scene, and it’s a testament to how good the both of them are that they can do more with the nonverbals than actual LINES. The way they were, I can’t help but notice that it’s got to be something more between Ed and Colin flavoring the scene-them trying to say goodbye to their friend.
Nathan’s last words were significant. Although he talked about Ali, asked Jack to look after her, she wasn’t his last words. Instead, Jack was, and the looks they shared were full of regrets. There was something more there, and I can’t help but be convinced that even in his death they kept the ship intact. He may no longer be there, but I have no doubt that there was something there.
Ever Carradine and Colin already have great chemistry-she’s a great cast for his sister. (I do joke that he could have chemistry with a tomato though) They have great potential to do interesting things with them, especially regarding reveals about Jack’s past. I’m not so sure about the whole pregnancy bombshell though. Jack having to handle having a baby around? Just seems too wacky soap opera. Just stick to the whole science crazy town thing, thanks.
So, now that Nathan’s dead and gone (for the foreseeable future-one can hope Ed may change his mind sometime) are they just going to have Allison fall into Jack’s arms? It just seems too cliché.
Am I the only one thinking that Allison asking Jack to walk her down the isle was rather heartless? It was just another way of shoving in Jack's face that he's always been second choice.
My brain is still stuck on the idea of a little Jack Carter, constantly getting himself into trouble while trying to charm his way out of it.
A little bit more with Thorne and the bomb tapes and whatnot. When will we get the payoff?
Jack was really on top of it this one -- figuring out what was going on, trying to solve everything, get everyone in place before time ripped apart completely. He never really gets any credit for doing all the work though.
And seriously? Although naked Jack will never get old (Poor Colin, probably pretty damn cold by the end of shooting that) it didn’t make a good pacifier for having killed Nathan.
Am I the only one wondering WHERE IN THE HELL IS ZANE??? He’s been MIA the last 2 eps. :-(
As such, I think the comments part is more analysis heavy than usual.
OHAI NAKED JACK IN THE SHOWER. Hot damn, Colin, you do look quite nice while lacking clothing. :-D (sweet bb boy you are)
Love the nice bit of hipbone we get too. (personal kink maybe?) Even though you can totally tell he’s got a dance belt on under the towel. (cold on stages, yeah?)
Fussy/snippy S.A.R.A.H. FTW
Allison = Type A, Nathan = Type A. Jack has a thing for type A’s, no?
It’s a bit harsh that Allison asks Jack to walk her down the isle. Could that be any more OHAI I AM MARRYING SOMEONE NOT U THX. And of course, Jack being Jack, would do anything she ever wanted.
Love the Zoe/Jack interactions. Very them.
Oh Jack. You are made of fail with the ketchup.
‘Aunt Lexie’ arrives. WITH KITTIES IN TOW. Not as cute as mine. :-p
“Jackie” heeeeeee
“You look just like dad - always ready, always prepared, always uptight” Hrm. What was Carter’s dad like? We don’t really know. Military maybe? Law enforcement?
“Nice to see you too, Monkey.” OH THAT CRACKS MY SHIT UP. Why? Because I see a little Jack Carter, climbing trees and causing chaos.
Ok, how is it that they manage to make Jack so bloody cute? Is it Colin himself? The writing? WHAT? Because the whole ‘weddings should be momentous’ bit was SO cute. (and I find all the romantic stuff to be blah)
I love how Saturday = last clean shirt in Carterworld. Heeeeee
Awww. Poor poop guy.
Nathan, with Fargo in tow. Cranky and accusing Jack of getting into barfights, grabbing his head like a headache. Annoyed much, Nathan?
Jack: “I can’t believe she’s marrying him again.”
Nathan: “I can’t believe she asked him to walk her down the isle.”
Honestly, I gotta agree with Nathan. I know it makes a great setup, and blah blah, but seems rather crass and heartless. Jack’s always shown himself to be falling over her, and it just seems like kicking him in the junk when he’s already down.
Oooohoooo shiny wobbly blue light.
HAH
Awww Vincent getting the cake and food and everything all ready… cute.
Have I ever mentioned that I <3 <3 <3 that Jack has an OLD SKOOL Cherokee for his Sheriff’s vehicle? It makes me a happy that I just can’t explain… :-D (If you’re into cars, you’d get it.)
It’s so Carter to come all dressed up late with the tie half-skewed. But WHY a checky shirt? SRLSY! Your adorableness does NOT make up for bad checky shirt wearing.
The looks these two are exchanging in this do not scream ‘jealousy over girl’ - they seem to be more ‘veiled regret about something we’ll never admit’ - like there’s something between them. I just hope it’s not the slash goggles talking. :-/
Hands + box = shipper brain flail
“If I told you what your father was doing at your age…” ORLY? I would like to know…
Wine thing. Cute.
“Arrest her for corrupting a minor”
… o_O something about Jo does NOT LOOK RIGHT to me. Maybe the eyes too dark? The hair? (not the dress, liked that)
“Everything’s going to work out the way it’s supposed to.” Ugh. Don’t like the sound of that AT ALL.
Ok the whole awkward dunno what cheek to kiss thing… makes me want to go WHUT and *facepalm* at the same time.
The weird nod thing… WHUT? Again, my brain is reading something very different into that than ‘you win’ or ‘take care of her’. o_O
Henry as the officiator \o/
Wibbly Vincent is SO CUTE. (He needs a boyfriend! He’s such a sweet boy, he deserves some love.)
WHERE IS ZANE??? :-(
Loop 2:
OHAI NAKED JACK AGAIN.
S.A.R.A.H. with her usual comments. Heee.
Zoe has the ketchup ready for him this time, in hand. Different. But still spills it.
Jack: “Since when do we talk about that stuff?”
Zoe: “Since I’m 17 and you’re in denial.”
Honey, I’m pretty sure he’s in denial about more than just Allison.
And he’s going to start freakng people out knowing what’s going to happen every time.
One cat instead of 2 this time. Poor S.A.R.A.H.... wonder what she thinks about having cats inside her.
She didn’t describe/tease Jack half as much this time. Interesting.
New stain DOES NOT MATCH. Fail.
"Wedding, I love weddings" - different
Jack: “This isn’t about the wedding or why I think it’s a mistake.”
Nathan (to Fargo, dismissive of Jack): “Ahhh. So now it’s a mistake.”
Nathan and Jack. OMG. They're both so hurting. Because they’re fighting and lashing out and I still can’t help but think it’s JUST about Ali.
Hah Fargo, trying to be all important like. You’re cute when you fail like that.
Heeeeeeee Vincent. “OMG I love that show.”
Lexie: “Nice to see you too, Monkey.”
Jack: “Don’t call me that.”
Lexie (to Vincent): “Can I get 2 banana milkshakes? Bananas calm monkey down.”
Discussion at the table-Sharing and psychoanalysis and whatnot. Ok, 2 scenes in and am already LOVING the chemistry between Lexxie and Jack. GREAT CASTING.
OHAI almost naked Ali.
WTF... kisses her the 2nd go round?
His hands look very weird on her in that shot for some reason. Salli’s not THAT small, really.
KICK HIS ASS FOR BEING STUPID AND KISSING YOU PLZ
There’s that damn ‘it’ll work out’ line again.
OHAI NAKED JACK (I don’t think naked Jack could EVER get old-thank you Thania, for feeling the need to at least try to make Colin shirtless or naked in every episode you write.)
Loop 3:
He doesn’t shave this time, and Zoe notices.
“You and I should talk more now that you’re 17, but right now I’ve got to check out a theory I just came up with.”
"In the bathroom?"
“You’d be surprised what happens to me in there.”
Nathan doesn't talk about Ali this time. It's all about the project… Interesting. And not really snarky or rude.
“Fargo, tell him what it is.”
Jack: “Isn’t that unstable?”
Nathan: “Well of course, because if they were stable, they would split during… (voice softens, focus shifts away from Jack) Why am I explaining this?”
Ok Seriously. This arguing isn’t LIKE their normal ones at all, and there’s a lot of subtlty in how they’re interacting. Nathan doesn’t believe, but he doesn’t totally tell him to GTFO either.
AWW FARGO. he's all being uppity and pouty from back by the box. LOL
Hehehe Tyvex suits FTW.
‘mind-altering experiences’ conversation.
Fargo (to Jack): “If we’re late to the wedding, I wonder who will kill us first, Dr. Stark or Dr. Blake.”
Awww Fargo you’re so CUTE dressed up nice. J
ROTFL THIS SCENE IS MADE OF WIN
Jack: “Turn it off.”
Fargo (indignant):”No.”
*Jack draws gun on Fargo*
Jack: “Now.”
Fargo: “What is WRONG with you?”
Jack: “Easy way or hard way, Fargo. We don’t have much time.”
Fargo: “Apparently we don’ t have much sanity either.”
Jack: “I’m. Not. Crazy.”
Fargo: “Says the guy with the crazy eyes and the gun.”
Fargo: “There goes my career.”
Awwwww. Nathan and Ali are so cute…
OH NOES! Naked Jack is hurt now… this is not good.
Loop 4:
Hrm. Different location for the faceoff this time. I’ve always liked this set, with the water things… :-)
Jack: “Just listen and don’t call me-“
Nathan: “Crazy.”
Jack: “Does your ego even *fit* in this building?
*Nathan looks around the room*
Jack trying to convince Nathan to even listen is cute. Down to the ‘I don’t believe a word of this but I’m humoring you’ look.
Ali/Jack… tension FAIL
NICE. He finally finds and meets the time/clock guy.
Thorne (to Jack): “Sheriff, eavesdropping is a very nasty habit.”
Jack being a jackass to Thorne is just plain FUNNY. And I’m glad he leaves and walks out on Ali.
In the cafe again - this time with Zoe and Lexie sitting together and chatting while Vincent works on the cake.
Lexie: “I want someone to be with me for the right reasons, not the responsible ones.”
Vincent: “Speaking of responsible ones…” *Jack walks in*
I can’t help but think that this is a great thing to apply to the inevitable Jack/Ali that we’re going to get. It shouldn’t be out of responsibility or whatever, it should be because they really do love each other. And I just don’t see that yet. (I won’t rule it out, but it’s not there, especially from Ali.)
And now Jack gets a ‘my sister’s pregnant’ bombshell dropped on him, and his response is “I’ll fix it” before wandering out…. WTF Jack? What kind of reaction/strategy/etc is THAT?
OH NICE. He goes after Thorne. And Jack tries to bring her back through the time loop with him...
And only ends up with her remote. and he comes back with broken bones. and fully clothed. OH HONEY. :-( *pets*
Loop 5:
HENRY FTW! Life in Eureka is always better when Henry’s helping.
Henry: “Jack, bending time is impossible." Not it's not Henry. You've done it before.
Jack is SMRT, figuring it out all on his own.
Sweet FX with the blue bendy light stuff. I’d soooo want to play with it. :-D
Jack: “Am I getting radiation poisoning right now?”
Oh. He made a time machine for one photon and fucked up the world. Great. Way to go Leo.
Oh poor guy, he didn't MEAN to fuck up the world, it just *happened*.
Heeeeeeeee Jack has to learn giant formula. “Awww… DUDE.”
Poor Leo, he really didn’t mean any harm, but he fucked it up anyway.
Jack is back in the shower, hurt even more this time, mentally and physically.
Last loop:
Ut oh. Leo got charcoaled ala Kim.
Nathan: “Carter, you’re crazy. Fargo, tell him *why* he’s crazy.”
Carter trying to sing out all the stuff he had to learn. SO FREAKING ADORABLE. (and, once again, proves that as adorable as he is, Colin really can’t sing. It’s ok bb boy. We still love you.
And now Nathan believes him…. And wants to keep everything from Ali, protect her.
He’s being very sweet to Ali, and this time it seems much more organic.
Nathan: “Carter, sometimes you’re smarter than you look.”
Jack (to Zoe): “I don’t want to miss spending time with you.”
Lexie: “What happened, did you crash your big wheel again?”
Jack: “Nice.”
Lexie: “I missed you, Monkey.”
Jack: “Missed you too Stretch.”
awwww. Lexxie and Jack. And srsly? A little troublemaking Jack Carter. Had to be ADORABLE.
Oh.. NICE. “Funerals with champagne.”
Zoe: “Since when did you become this self aware?”
Jack: “I can learn, it just takes me a few tries.”
Nathan (to Fargo): "Either we trust Carter or we don't."
FARGO THE HERO! *loves*
Nathan: “I always knew you had it in you Fargo.”
Fargo: “I didn’t.”
Nathan’s giving Jack a soft, loving smile…… whut?
Jack is panicking. He knows it can’t end well now.
Nathan: “Of course I can. My ego’s bigger than the building, right?” Umm… wasn’t that in another loop? Ah well. It’s still amazingly clear that they love each other.
He talks about Ali, and that she’ll need to be taken care of… Dying man’s last wishes.
Nathan’s crying… :-(
Now Jack is too. :-(
Nathan: “I’ll see you around, Jack.” :-(
Poor Fargo. He’s all excited about them doing it until he realizes that Nathan’s just vaporized and disappeared from their timeline all together.
OHAI, NATHAN’S LAST WORDS ARE TO JACK, NOT ALI. Thank you very much, my ship just stayed intact. \o/
Fargo: “We’re moving forward!”
*Nathan disintegrates*
Jack: “Yeah… we are.”
Fargo: “He’s gone. He’s really gone.”
Jack looks so broken in that moment, and so even more broken when he realizes he’s going to have to tell Ali and everyone else.
Ali’s all excited, ready to be the perfect bride.
Jack (to Ali): “I’ll always be here for you, you know that right? No matter what.”
Ali (to Jack): “Are you alright? You look pale.” That line again…
The fact that he doesn’t even have to say it and she knows to me screams a connection between the three of them.
Detailed thoughts:
If I stand back, despite my biases, I can look at this and say that they gave Nathan a *really* good send off. He left with dignity, and ultimately doing the right thing, and in his last moments sharing a poignant moment with Jack, who despite often pretending to hate each other, they really didn’t. Colin and Ed broke my heart with that scene, and it’s a testament to how good the both of them are that they can do more with the nonverbals than actual LINES. The way they were, I can’t help but notice that it’s got to be something more between Ed and Colin flavoring the scene-them trying to say goodbye to their friend.
Nathan’s last words were significant. Although he talked about Ali, asked Jack to look after her, she wasn’t his last words. Instead, Jack was, and the looks they shared were full of regrets. There was something more there, and I can’t help but be convinced that even in his death they kept the ship intact. He may no longer be there, but I have no doubt that there was something there.
Ever Carradine and Colin already have great chemistry-she’s a great cast for his sister. (I do joke that he could have chemistry with a tomato though) They have great potential to do interesting things with them, especially regarding reveals about Jack’s past. I’m not so sure about the whole pregnancy bombshell though. Jack having to handle having a baby around? Just seems too wacky soap opera. Just stick to the whole science crazy town thing, thanks.
So, now that Nathan’s dead and gone (for the foreseeable future-one can hope Ed may change his mind sometime) are they just going to have Allison fall into Jack’s arms? It just seems too cliché.
Am I the only one thinking that Allison asking Jack to walk her down the isle was rather heartless? It was just another way of shoving in Jack's face that he's always been second choice.
My brain is still stuck on the idea of a little Jack Carter, constantly getting himself into trouble while trying to charm his way out of it.
A little bit more with Thorne and the bomb tapes and whatnot. When will we get the payoff?
Jack was really on top of it this one -- figuring out what was going on, trying to solve everything, get everyone in place before time ripped apart completely. He never really gets any credit for doing all the work though.
And seriously? Although naked Jack will never get old (Poor Colin, probably pretty damn cold by the end of shooting that) it didn’t make a good pacifier for having killed Nathan.
Am I the only one wondering WHERE IN THE HELL IS ZANE??? He’s been MIA the last 2 eps. :-(