shinebrighterxx

I think we had bonding moments over both being mothers, but not really a lot of scenes with the children all together

B ē ｔｔ ⓨ

No, we didn't really. That would have been fun I think.

shinebrighterxx

Maybe we can hear about them spending time together still? not the same as seeing but still nice to show Rollins still exists

B ē ｔｔ ⓨ

^^ I know what you mean. That's why when Carisi makes a mention of her, I'm like 'Details'!!!

shinebrighterxx

Getting lengthy details would be nice please

B ē ｔｔ ⓨ

^^ Exactly!

I'm like 'OH, really Carisi, and...?"

shinebrighterxx

The ep that aired for me last week had him talking on the phone to her which was cute but more would be nice... or a way to have her physically there Already feeling an absence personally

B ē ｔｔ ⓨ

I think too you feel the absence more because of the mention. If that makes sense.

I hear her name and then I want to know more so I focus on it, where as if there was no mention, would I have wondered at all?

shinebrighterxx

Yeah that could be it too. It is a reminder of what you're missing, then starting wanting more instead of just moving on & appreciating the new characters

B ē ｔｔ ⓨ

^^ I could say the same would happen when Stabler's name was dropped on SVU and then I would wonder!

shinebrighterxx

Maybe. That makes sense

I never missed him tbh but I also got my Alex back so couldn't complain on that one

B ē ｔｔ ⓨ

I missed the dynamic of Stabler and Benson but it was also a great way to show how Benson adapted and grew in her strength.

When Kelli first joined as Amanda, it was clear there was a bit of tension with the new Detective, but they definitely felt like a realistic relationship in how they grew to learn about one another and supported each other.

shinebrighterxx

I loved the opportunity it gave the Benson character to grow, develop, & have some more strength. It opened up opportunities for her which weren't there before & allowed her to become a whole new & stronger person. Yes it resulted in some walls, but I think that she wouldn't be the woman she is now without him leaving.

Yes. She took a bit to grow into the role, as anyone would. They all needed to find a way to sit in the new dynamic & how everyone worked. Along with her figuring out how things worked in NYC SVU

B ē ｔｔ ⓨ

And it was only natural to have those walls. She doesn't trust easily and if you break that trust, it's hard wall to break down again.

shinebrighterxx

Exactly She already had walls, they just came up a bit higher & stronger