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**Chastidy** · 05-08-2009, 01:44 PM

Hi guys

Watched the eppy and I really liked it. I love how each episode shows us a little more about each character.

Nate/Sammy: I thought that the last two weeks with these two have been really interesting. I remember that after seeing the pilot, I didn't see much chemistry or any dynamic but they're really coming into themselves. This episode was a turning point in the character development because I think that their differences were highlighted. We see Nate as the Mr. Perfect, abides by the rules kinda guy. He doesn't like to be pushed into a difficult situation and he's very ethical. Sammy on the other hand is more lenient about bending the rules and can be quite pushy when he wants something to be done his way. The two got a little snippy a few times tonight but it was cleared up in the end. I think the two are good friends and share the same understanding of their job but their approaches differ and I see this as being something that could really create a problem between them in the future.

Sammy/Tammy: OK I think that I might be taking back what I said last week. While yes I do think that their marriage is intriguing, I think Tammy's constant presence can be a bit much. I'm glad we found out where they met. I figured it was in highschool. As for the pot, I think it was just to show the differences in how they've both changed. It seems like Tammy might still be the same girl from highschool while Sammy has tried to grow up.

John/Ben: I was surprised that they had such a lighthearted storyline compared to the usual stuffbut I liked it. It was a nice change and nice to see them interact on a more sociable level. I think that John likes Ben and thinks that he's a great cop but maybe it bothers him that he's so closed up. John has been a lot more open about his past. I reckon though that the the fact that hes gay will brought to light soon.

Lydia: Not much o do tonight but I liked her. Peeping Tom pervert was odd but maybe it was nice to see him appreciate her compassion. Where's she going t live when her mother moves?

Sal: Well I don't know. I liked his storyline tonight but I don't know that I have respect for him anymore. The lying, the affair all seems like the act of a very cowardly man and I don't think that he's a good leader. Especially the way his situation drew a small divide between Sammy and Nate. I hink that Nate is weary of him whereas Sammy looks up to him. It's nice to see a bit of his inside life but I'm not sure if I support him yet.

Russell: He's just bland. His storyline doesn't interest me. I don't care about him or his wife no matter how hard I try which is disappointing. Maybe in time.

Chickie: We've seen so little of her lately that I reckon an episode centering on her will happen soon.

Overall though I still liked it

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