WMC - We're Gonna Need A Bigger Club House - VS 3 Episode 5
Last Friday, I was made aware that I have a VS ritual. I hadn’t really acknowledged it as such, but in fact, I do. It usually takes me 2, 2 hours and half to read an episode. It may sound long; I can read 50 pages faster than that. But in the case of WMS VS, why rush a great meal? Every Friday that brings a new episode, I sit down at the computer at 8 sharp, well okay I have to admit that due to unforeseen events, I have been 6 or 7minutes late in the past, but I’ve tried not to let that happen too often. Okay so once I’m in front of the screen, occasionally enjoying an alcoholic beverage that may contain 1 or when I’m feeling particularly adventurous 3 olives, I start my VS process.
Process which consists of opening the previous episode and reading a few excerpts meanwhile hearing one of the actors, in my head, saying “Previously on Women’s murder club...” You may roll your eyes and snicker but I’m telling you, you should try it next time. It works and it’s fun. I usually hear one of the women but Jacobi has snuck in there a couple of times.
Next, I start the staring. I examine grumpybear1031 ’s banner from every angle and analyze every pixel in search of clues. The graphics compliment the episode perfectly and helps with the visualization of the episode. Then the reading begins. Sometimes I take notes of favorite lines or moments, but generally I reserve that for the second reading. That’s what I’ve done for the past 17 episodes, and that’s what I did last Friday for episode 3x05, Shadows of the Past.
A lot went on in this week’s episode. And inspectorboxer brought it. For the seventh time, she brought excitement, action, drama, laughs, romance, warmth, even special guest stars and served them on a silver platter.
The case/the crossover : Young people who’ve taken The Magnolia, aka the death pill; Ecstasy laced with cyanide have been turning up dead. Maggie Snow’s first real high profile case since landing in The City by the Bay is proving a very tough one. Matters are not helped when Nikki Beaumont of the New Orleans P.D. and former Murder Club member makes an appearance. Maggie seems to be threatened by the southern belle. And a threatened Maggie equals a more ambitious Maggie all leading to a very funny ‘case of mistaken identity’ scene.
Lindsay/Cindy: Cindy also feels a little threatened by Nikki, her predecessor when she starts thinking she is the replacement member. However Cindy’s insecurities melt away when Lindsay confesses that Pete has asked to see her. He has information on Jill’s step father and will only reveal it to Lindsay. Within that context inspectorboxer writes one of the sweetest L/C scenes of the series. I call it the bench scene ;) I can’t copy-paste the whole thing. But you all know the one I mean; it’s on page 23 on the pdf file.
The club: This week the MVP award goes to Jill for going to see Pete on Lindsay’s behalf.
The Triangle: All right so, a little alcohol and Denise is back in the running…well okay a lot of alcohol. For the record I don’t think this thing’s over yet, and for what it’s worth, my money is still on Maggie. Poor Maggie she is turning out to be more controversial than Hallelujah Man, a serial killer so vile he could make Hannibal Lecter lose his appetite. One thing is for certain the fact that she is inciting debate is another testament to the vs crew’s talent.
Question I’ve always wanted to ask: “Why do you reporters feel the need to name everything?” Jill complained.
Question/reference/happy season one memory: “Where in the hell do I know this girl from?” [Jill] murmured.
Season one episode 7 Lindsay asks almost the same thing:
“Where do I know this guy from? Does he go to my coffee shop; is he my old high school coach? Is he my mailman?... What?
You’re sitting. You never sit. Okay. Sorry got carried away there for a second. It just means that all three seasons blend together so well. :D