Duncan's Delusions - A 2x08 "Ahoy, Mateys" Discussion
Twice in this episode, Duncan dreams of Meg. Do you think he's feeling guilty? Confused? Is his subconscious trying to tell him something? What do you think this says about his and Veronica's current relationship, especially given the first scene from the episode?
Any other thoughts??
DREAM.
White-gauzed and perfect, Meg faces and addresses the camera.
MEG: Do you love me? Did you ever love me? On the bus, my life didn't flash before me. You did. Our first kiss. The last perfect moment we had together. Remember? On the beach.
Meg, dressed in white, is sitting in a white chair. A dark figure skates past her.
VERONICA: [derisory] Please.
MEG: You promised me. You made promises. You could save me. All you have to do is want to.
Veronica, on roller skates and dressed vampily in black, leans over Meg from the back of the chair. She addresses the camera.
VERONICA: I've heard enough. Have you heard enough?
MEG: What does she have? What does she have that I ha-
Veronica cuts Meg off with a gag.
VERONICA: Well, I'M conscious. And that's just for starters.
Veronica moves past Meg, walking close to the camera.
VERONICA: Is that really what you want? Teddy bears and mash notes. Grow up. [coldly] Grow up and get over it.
Veronica draws back her arm, bringing it forward in a hard, backhanded slap.
INT - NEPTUNE GRAND HOTEL, PRESIDENTIAL SUITE.
Duncan jerks awake, confused and disoriented. He is on the sofa. Veronica and Logan are talking softly. Duncan blinks, trying to clear his head.
A naked Duncan lies in bed, apologising.
DUNCAN: I'm sorry I've been so out of it lately. Guess it's just a confusing time, you know?
MEG: I don't know why you're so confused.
Meg, also naked and lying in his arms, kisses him. He strokes her hair.
MEG: You either want to save me, or you don't. You know you're the only one who can.
They kiss again, this time more deeply. Music pauses: Ocean City Girl by Ivy. T-shirted Duncan jerks himself awake. He takes a deep breath, letting it out slowly. He jumps out of bed, turns on the lamp and retrieves the letter to Meg from the drawer. Music resumes: Ocean City Girl by Ivy.
LYRICS: Ocean city girl Is saying goodbye
Duncan stares at the envelope for a moment. (The words on the back seem to have disappeared again.) He rips it open and starts to read.
DUNCAN: Oh my God.
Any other thoughts??
DREAM.
White-gauzed and perfect, Meg faces and addresses the camera.
MEG: Do you love me? Did you ever love me? On the bus, my life didn't flash before me. You did. Our first kiss. The last perfect moment we had together. Remember? On the beach.
Meg, dressed in white, is sitting in a white chair. A dark figure skates past her.
VERONICA: [derisory] Please.
MEG: You promised me. You made promises. You could save me. All you have to do is want to.
Veronica, on roller skates and dressed vampily in black, leans over Meg from the back of the chair. She addresses the camera.
VERONICA: I've heard enough. Have you heard enough?
MEG: What does she have? What does she have that I ha-
Veronica cuts Meg off with a gag.
VERONICA: Well, I'M conscious. And that's just for starters.
Veronica moves past Meg, walking close to the camera.
VERONICA: Is that really what you want? Teddy bears and mash notes. Grow up. [coldly] Grow up and get over it.
Veronica draws back her arm, bringing it forward in a hard, backhanded slap.
INT - NEPTUNE GRAND HOTEL, PRESIDENTIAL SUITE.
Duncan jerks awake, confused and disoriented. He is on the sofa. Veronica and Logan are talking softly. Duncan blinks, trying to clear his head.
A naked Duncan lies in bed, apologising.
DUNCAN: I'm sorry I've been so out of it lately. Guess it's just a confusing time, you know?
MEG: I don't know why you're so confused.
Meg, also naked and lying in his arms, kisses him. He strokes her hair.
MEG: You either want to save me, or you don't. You know you're the only one who can.
They kiss again, this time more deeply. Music pauses: Ocean City Girl by Ivy. T-shirted Duncan jerks himself awake. He takes a deep breath, letting it out slowly. He jumps out of bed, turns on the lamp and retrieves the letter to Meg from the drawer. Music resumes: Ocean City Girl by Ivy.
LYRICS: Ocean city girl Is saying goodbye
Duncan stares at the envelope for a moment. (The words on the back seem to have disappeared again.) He rips it open and starts to read.
DUNCAN: Oh my God.