4) ANDY'S REDEMPTION: Is Andy offically redeemed? Do the kissy poo "please stay" party, his eleven year-old daughter shaming him into expressing his feelings for Nina, his successful surgery on Rose, and the fact that he can joke about his affair with Amanda mean he is redeemed?

I can see it now.. Andy, father-in-law to "Amy Brown," known for ultimately being responsible for the death of Colin, his daughter-in law's first boyfriend, and Rose Abbott, her very own mother. No way is that going to happen.

Okay, guys, I'm here! Sorry that it has taken me so long to post my thoughts but I watched the finale and crashed pretty quickly, afterwards due to a killer headache. In addition, I also had a loooooong day at work today so I am just getting around to being able to post my thoughts..

First off, I have to say that for me, I did feel the loss of Ephram almost immediately. Then again, I think that's what they wanted to convey and although I'm sure many will feel like Ephram being gone was a good thing due to how he has been acting lately, I, myself, did feel his absence and that made me sad to a certain extent. It felt as if something was missing the entire episode..

Which brings me to Amy.. I predicted a long while ago that I was fearful that Amy's biggest storyline of this episode was going to be about pimping B/H, which I'll get to why I still thought that was all about cool. However, I found myself wanting to see Amy with more of a storyline, herself. But, back to the huge part that she played with getting B/H together.. It was nice to see how she immediately picked up on Bright's affection for Hannah, and her reaction was dead-on, thanks to the amazing EVC, with how she ribbed at her bro to wake up and take the plunge with Hannah.. Absolutely brilliant on Amy's part. B/H shippers should all love Amy for her dedication at being responsible for single-handedly getting the ball rolling between B/H. I honestly feel like if it wasn't for Amy's words to Bright, Bright would have let Hannah leave without admitting his feelings to her. Yep, Amy rocks, big time. Amy's other storyline was her college decision. Was anyone surprised that she was going to defer Princeton for a year? Totally predictable. Like I said, I wanted more from Amy in the finale.. Again, I thought it was adorable that she helped Bright and B/H ultimately get together, but I just felt like I wanted something a little more from her. Although, this could be my bias coming out because I absolutely worship EVC, to the point of saying that my love for her talent is way, way off the charts. Thus, that immediately translates to personally not objecting in seeing Amy in every scene of every episode.

The E/A drought.. Man, E/A shippers have REALLY had a torturous season (give or take a few good moments) if you think about. First off, finally, E/A get together, but it is tainted and clouded due to the lingering Madison bomb that circled around them all season long. Not to mention the lack of physical intimacy that we were having to endure. Then, we finally got an amazing episode in The Reflex, only for their short-term intimacy and cloud 9 happiness to be immediately taken away due to Ephram going to see Madison's band, causing a rift between them due to his lie, no matter how innocent his intentions were. We all should have known that the WB's motto is always about punishing their teen couples after they finally sleep together so it probably was predictable, nevertheless, tough to see. Princetongate was also added to the mix, I must add. Then, once everything seems sorted out, on comes Madisongate and E/A are not the same from this point on. And then Princetongate unravels and things are out of control and to the point of their eventual break up. So, it's safe to say that this season has not been the greatest season for E/A, and that does really suck, because it should have been a good one, being that they finally got together romantically.. So, in the finale, not only was Ephram MIA, but there wasn't even so much as a mention of Ephram by Amy or even a mention of E/A by anyone. That did seem like a kick to the E/A fans, I must say, given that we have had to put up with A LOT of crap all season long. I would have taken something small such as Amy glancing over at a picture of her and Ephram in New York or Amy checking her e-mail to see if Ephram sent her a message. But, instead, we got nada, zip, zero. That sucked.

Bright/Hannah.. Cute, cute, cute. At first, I felt bad for Topher but the minute he showed up at Hannah's to take her to the airport, as he had no clue that she broke up with him, I was all about calling him a moron and not feeling one shred of sympathy for the dude. Dear God, a five year old could have understood that Hannah broke up with him!

Back to Bright/Hannah.. Loved the kiss, loved Bright's explanation and loved how Hannah stated that she "felt" the kiss. They are all about adorable and it will be so interesting and fun to watch them in season 4. I hope Rina knows how to write them much better than she did E/A in season 3.

Delia.. I love this girl and I look forward to seeing more of her in season 4 because she was MIA in season 3, which just isn't right.

Jake.. Okay, now I get what S. Wolf meant whenever he called his character "a wolf in sheep's clothing." Yep, Jake has a dark side. Something is not right with him.. at all. His anger during the scene where he threw the remote and got so pissed off was quite telling. Is he addicted to the pain med that Nina found? His explanation about needing them for a sprained ankle was weak. The dude didn't have major surgery. He turned his ankle, which, as Gaby can attest to, I just recently, severely sprained my ankle this past weekend while playing basketball. Anyway, my ankle hurts but advil and ice have helped me tremendously and the thought of needing a strong pain medicine that is potentially addicting is just laughable. Bottom line.. Something is really wrong with Jake. He's either addicted to pain meds and/or has a past that includes abusing women or something of that nature. I fear for Nina and her safety. I can only imagine how Jake is going to react whenever Nina tells him that she wants to be with Andy. Lets face it.. Nina is still very much in love with Andy.

Which brings me to Andy/Nina.. Wow, I have shipped A/N since the pilot. I've waited forever for Andy to utter that precise speech to Nina. It was awesome to finally hear it! Damn, only took Andy three years to see the light, but hey, it happened and for that, I'm all about happy! The A/N kiss.. Folks, they were both into that kiss. Nina was feeling it with Andy just as Hannah was with Bright. Thus, the parallel. A/N will happen, to my great joy, but the problem is, and there is a big problem, and that's Jake. Jake and HIS OWN big personal problem that I have a feeling is going to cause some hell for both Nina and A/N. Like I said before, I fear for Nina. Who knows what the hell even defines Jake and I have a feeling that Jake isn't going to go away quietly, no matter what. So, I think it's going to take some time before A/N are together and happy.

Andy/Harold.. I do buy the fact that these two are best friends. Yes, all season long, they have been on different paths and haven't really connected (thanks Madisongate and Amanda) but I don't doubt for a second that both Andy/Harold consider the other a best friend and it's blatantly obvious to me that these two really deeply care about each other.

I have to say that the "appreciation party" was made of cheese. And the bear thing was very outlandish. It was definitely overdone.

The one thing about Andy is he did redeem himself a bit in my eyes whenever he gave Harold the long speech about all of his many screw ups. I especially loved that he mentioned his affair with Amanda. Finally, an admittance on his part that the affair was wrong. That was nice to see.

Regarding Andy doing the surgery. Honestly, I was shocked that he did it. I never expected it. I just didn't. Kudos to everyone that thought he would do it because I never thought he would. But, now that he has done the surgery, I am 100% convinced that this means that Rose survives. From a logistical standpoint alone.

I can see it now.. Andy, father-in-law to "Amy Brown," known for ultimately being responsible for the death of Colin, his daughter-in law's first boyfriend, and Rose Abbott, her very own mother. No way is that going to happen.

Saving the best for last.. Tom Amandes was incredible in that opening scene. Wow. Harold praying in the bathroom stall was powerful. Even as he was walking to the bathroom as he was bumping into people in the hall. The look of despair and anger on Harold's face said it all. Wow, Tom was incredible.

Okay, I wrote a book, like I usually do, but this one was longer than my usual. Oh well, it's for the finale, and I won't be writing one of these for another few months so I wanted to go out with a bang. Heh.

Anyway, I thought it was a decent finale. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it. Sort of down the middle. Some parts I liked and others, not so much. I don't think this finale can hold a candle to the season 1/2 finales, but nevertheless, it had some great moments.

I look forward to season 4 and with Berlanti's free time, I hope against all hope that he will be back, in the trenches and participating a great deal in season 4.. So Rina is not driving this ship all by herself. Yep, that was a shot. In short, Berlanti needs to come back and put some vigor back into his show. He now has the time to do so, man, I hope he does just that.

Anyway, I thought it was a decent finale. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it. Sort of down the middle. Some parts I liked and others, not so much. I don't think this finale can hold a candle to the season 1/2 finales, but nevertheless, it had some great moments.

Okay, Wilpen has posted so now I can (she just opens my mind up and show me thing I never noticed, now I sound like I know what I'm talking about more )

At the risk of sounding like a suck up I honestly can't wait to read Wilpen's thoughts on episodes (I love reading everyone else's as well!). Wilpen, you point out things that I would have thought of if I wasn't suck a space kadet! And you point out and bring up things that I would have never thought of. Most importantly, I agree with most of what you say, which is cool beans!

Lately I can't help thinking about Joyce Summers from Buffy the vampire slayer when I think of Rose. For those of you who haven't watched BTVS and have no idea who the hell i'm talking about. Joyce was the beloved Mother of the main charecter Buffy who after recovering from an operation to remove a brain tumor died a couple of episodes later after everyone believed she was okay of a brain anuerism an unforeseen after effect of the surgery. I can't help fearing something like that will happen to Rose.

And as for Jake haven't trusted him since day one. Someone that eerily happy has got to be hiding something dark that's just how it works on TV. I just hope Nina gets out okay.

I can see it now.. Andy, father-in-law to "Amy Brown," known for ultimately being responsible for the death of Colin, his daughter-in law's first boyfriend, and Rose Abbott, her very own mother. No way is that going to happen.

Andy due to a mistake in a vaccination program he spearheaded manages to kill almost the entire population of Everwood, Colorado. Show continues after in dispair he moves with his Delia and a few survivors to Everwood, Montana.

I was thinking of noting that when I went to England a year and a half ago there was an internet cafe right across the street from my London hotel. Guess I've said it now {hee}. Granted that's not 'mainland' Europe and it's a big city... but Ephram used to be a big city boy. Now, I resisted the urge to go in and catch up on my e-correspondance (barely)... but I was only in London for about a week ...and I didn't have a couple of "friends" whose mom had a life-threatening illness either.

Additionally, my boss from Poland travels "home" occasionally and to Brazil a lot. He supposedly got a cell phone that's quite expensive to use but will work in foreign countries... satelite maybe??? And cells can send and receive email.

-Aquillea