Jack & Bobby - Bobby/Peter Appreciation Thread#1: Because we love our favorite chess partners!

deathofacat · 02-18-2005, 03:47 PM

Welcome to the appreciation thread for Bobby/Peter, the father/son-like duo who brighten up the show!

Eye candy:

Better Days:

Running Scared:

Into The Woods:

Reasons to love Bobby and Peter:

* Because Peter saved Bobby when he was having an attack
* Because Bobby cleaned his yard and painted his house the WRONG color
* Because they play chess!
* Because Bobby would attend a macrame seminar if Peter said it was cool
* Because they went hunting
* Because Peter joked about M&Ms and other things
* Because Peter advises Bobby
* Because when they first met Peter was worried he was Courtney's date
* Because Peter went to the baptisim anyway
* Because Grace can see that Bobby idolizes Peter
* Because Bobby's willing to blackmail Grace to go hunting with Peter
* Because Peter makes jokes during chess
* Because Bobby tells him his troubles

Quotes:

Better Days:

(Bobby arrives at Courtney's house. Peter answers the door.)
Peter: Hi?
Bobby: Hi.
Peter: Are you here for Chloe?
Bobby: No, Courtney.
Peter: Oh. (Looks at Bobby) You're not a date, are you?
Bobby: No.
Peter: Good. (Yells) Courtney! Your ... friend ... is here.
Bobby: Oh, I'm Bobby McCallister.
Peter: (Nodding) Well, come on in.

Running Scared:

Bobby: If somebody's doing something that's bad for them, and you know about it, do you have to, like, tell somebody?
Peter: I appreciate your concern, but I know what I'm doing.
Bobby: I wasn't talking about that. Check. But what if, say, somebody, had something that was wrong with them. And it could get worse, but they didn't want anybody to know about it.
Peter: You say something.
Bobby: But what if they'll think that you did it for some other reason?
Peter: Like what?
Bobby: Like it would be better for you, somehow?
Peter: Huh. But you're convinced it's in this person's best interests?
Bobby: I think so.
Peter: That is what is known as a moral quandary.
Bobby: Does it have an answer?
Peter: You have to decide whether you value that person's well-being more than their feelings towards you. They might think you're selfish or self interested, whatever. But they'll still be better off. You have to have the courage of your convictions.
Bobby: Kinda hoping you'd just give me the answer.
Peter: Sounds like you know the answer. You just have to listen to that inner voice. Be brave enough to hear it.

Post away!

MissCongeniality · 02-18-2005, 03:51 PM

I am onboard. I'm glad that Bobby has someone other than Jack who he can talk to. Peter seems to really enjoy his company as well. It would be nice to hear about their future relationship as in-laws at some point.

deathofacat · 02-18-2005, 03:53 PM

Yeah, it's funny to know that Peter will be Bobby's father later on. Ironic, eh?

I love their connection. Bobby completely adores Peter. I think it's painfully sweet to see his terror of letting Peter down.

crazyforcmm · 02-18-2005, 05:11 PM

Great thread idea

I really like these two and their dynamic - the chess lessons, the father-son talks - all good

deathofacat · 02-18-2005, 05:14 PM

Yeah. I still love the semi-surprised expression on Peter's face when Grace told him how much Bobby liked him. He was so unaware of it.....

crazyforcmm · 02-18-2005, 05:30 PM

The best face of all

deathofacat · 02-18-2005, 05:32 PM

I wonder how the revelation of T/G is going to affect B/P's relationship?

MissCongeniality · 02-18-2005, 05:41 PM

I hope it doesn't much, considering Peter probably won't want to cut Bobby off over something that he had nothing to do with. Bobby might bring it up though during one of their chess games, which would be really interesting, but I doubt that he will.

deathofacat · 02-18-2005, 05:44 PM

Hmm, and if Peter really does like Grace, he might start asking Bobby questions about her. This could be interesting......

crazyforcmm · 02-18-2005, 06:47 PM

I'm wondering how Peter will react to this - as president of a college or as a person ...I'm wondering if he'll separate his work from private life, but I doubt that will be the case because as president, he's probably going to have to stand behind his decisions 100% and remain steadfast. It would be interesting to see if the relationship of Bobby and Peter is strained because of this - I hope not.

deathofacat · 02-18-2005, 06:49 PM

I also hope not, but you never know. Peter's relationship with Grace, both working and personal, is going to affect his realtionship with Bobby. As for Bobby, if his mother really does get in trouble, he may blame Peter. Interesting idea...

crazyforcmm · 02-18-2005, 06:54 PM

I'm still wondering if everyone (in respect to the campus) will view the relationship as bad or illegal in a sense...I think it's different because Tom's a TA and not a student, but I can also see where the professor is coming from in that maybe the relationship could go ahead if Tom wasn't Grace's TA...everything's so complicated, which is why next week's episode is going to be exciting to watch.

deathofacat · 02-18-2005, 06:55 PM

I'm dying for it.........

I hope that the most they decide to do is remove Tom as Grace's TA, and have him work with another prof. But.......

crazyforcmm · 02-18-2005, 06:59 PM

That seems like the most logical reason, but I think that much more will happen than that - I hope nothing is too drastic though

deathofacat · 02-18-2005, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyforcmm

That seems like the most logical reason, but I think that much more will happen than that - I hope nothing is too drastic though

Me too.