'Life Unexpected': Family therapized
"Life Unexpected" finally takes its characters where they've so obviously been headed since the show's inception: the therapist's couch.
The therapy comes about when Lux gets busted by the police helping Bug do his job handing out fliers one night at 1 in the morning. Once they meet up with the social worker to discuss the issue, everything that's been going wrong with their little family unit for the past few episodes comes out, and the social worker demands they have an evaluation to make sure they are fit to keep Lux.
At the therapy session with the social worker, the whole truth finally surfaces. The reason Lux has been so hard on Cate is because she hasn't forgiven her for giving her up all of those years ago. She's especially hurt Cate never tried to check in throughout the years to see if she was okay. Although Lux says she can't forgive Cate, the social worker is very pleased by their very real family dynamics and encourages Cate and Baze to file for legal adoption.
Meanwhile, Cate seizes on Bug's need for employment and tries to do something nice for Lux by getting Bug a job at the station -- but Alice won't hire him. Baze jumps on the opportunity to get him a job at the bar. Of course, Cate sees this as yet another dance in the "Baze is always trying to one-up me" game, which is getting a bit tiring. Thankfully, something interesting comes out of hiring Bug in that Baze proposes using him as sort of a how-to-be-a-dad crash test dummy, since Bug doesn't have a father figure and Baze is desperately trying to determine how to be one. This should offer interesting future stories, that's for sure.
In the end, Cate asks Ryan to talk to Lux and get her to begin the process of forgiveness, since Ryan knows something about how hard it can be to grant her the gift. Ryan works his magic and Lux moves "home" to Cate's. And so does Ryan! It seems he's ready to start forgiving her as well. Awwwww. I hope those crazy kids can make things work.
Random thoughts:
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The therapy comes about when Lux gets busted by the police helping Bug do his job handing out fliers one night at 1 in the morning. Once they meet up with the social worker to discuss the issue, everything that's been going wrong with their little family unit for the past few episodes comes out, and the social worker demands they have an evaluation to make sure they are fit to keep Lux.
At the therapy session with the social worker, the whole truth finally surfaces. The reason Lux has been so hard on Cate is because she hasn't forgiven her for giving her up all of those years ago. She's especially hurt Cate never tried to check in throughout the years to see if she was okay. Although Lux says she can't forgive Cate, the social worker is very pleased by their very real family dynamics and encourages Cate and Baze to file for legal adoption.
Meanwhile, Cate seizes on Bug's need for employment and tries to do something nice for Lux by getting Bug a job at the station -- but Alice won't hire him. Baze jumps on the opportunity to get him a job at the bar. Of course, Cate sees this as yet another dance in the "Baze is always trying to one-up me" game, which is getting a bit tiring. Thankfully, something interesting comes out of hiring Bug in that Baze proposes using him as sort of a how-to-be-a-dad crash test dummy, since Bug doesn't have a father figure and Baze is desperately trying to determine how to be one. This should offer interesting future stories, that's for sure.
In the end, Cate asks Ryan to talk to Lux and get her to begin the process of forgiveness, since Ryan knows something about how hard it can be to grant her the gift. Ryan works his magic and Lux moves "home" to Cate's. And so does Ryan! It seems he's ready to start forgiving her as well. Awwwww. I hope those crazy kids can make things work.
Random thoughts:
- Great scene with Lux, Cate and Baze at the social worker's office. I shall call this scene teary-eyed moment No. 1.
- Even better was the end scene where Lux moves home but tells Cate she's not sure she will ever forgive her, and Cate agrees that she can't even forgive herself. Teary-eyed moment No. 2! It sure was dusty in my living room this evening.
- I am not sure what to think about them making Baze and Abby a legitimate couple. On one hand, the show needs more characters to fill out its world a bit. But, still. Baze and Abby? I don't know. What do you guys think?
Favorite quotes:
- "You are such a great guy, you are making my ovaries hurt." - Abby
- "In case you can't tell, I'm often in a race with myself for jack*** of the year." - Baze
- "Well you won. Congratulations." - Bug, in response
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Amazing episode. It really had me tearing up! And Baze wasn't nearly as annoying as he normally is. I'm happy that Cate & Lux are finally taking steps to developing a strong relationship.
Amazing episode. Britt and Sheri were phenomenal. I love the therapy scenes. I love how much Baze and Cate won't Lux and my heart did break for Lux in the therapy session. I love the chemistry between Baze/Lux and Lux/Cate.
Great episode. Saw lots of tweets about Lux and her attitude toward Cate. But putting myself in her shoes...I can understand. Also, teen girls and moms most often have some issues. In the end, I was back in love with each and every character! I had so missed my beloved bong lamp too! Glad to see it again! :-)
Loved Cate & Lux in this episode!
I hate that Ryan and Cate got back together and that Baze and Abby are still hooking up. I want Cate & Baze together!
Excellent episode tonight! My best friend and I were crying it was that good!!! It seems like Cate and Lux are finally moving ahead.
"At least some light moments once in a while would be good." Well, they did have a light moment at the end of the episode that aired before this. Cate went and apologized to Baze, and then they both chatted.
I like Ryan, but I don't like him with Lux. If the show doesn't get canceled I hope they ease up on him being the perfect adult who's the only one that can talk to Lux.
And the show needs to show Lux and her parents interact peacefully once in a while. Them fighting or getting all super emotional in EVERY scene gets tiresome. At least some light moments once in a while would be good.
I'm not crazy about Baze & Abby either. Don't think that's a good choice. Hope the writer's don't keep that one. I do like Bug though. I think he just needs a chance to show he is a decent person. You're right that they need a few more characters. They need to bring back Lux's girlfriend, that would help.
i liked this episode. well what i got to watch of it.
yah baze and abby weird me out. evidently abby is what, a psychologist or something? but all i see is a drunk insecure jealous of her sister perpetually girl. that woman has issues. so i guess maybe they are trying to create more potential for problems now that Baze and his dad are mending?
Loved this episode. It might have been my favorite since the pilot. I was glad Lux finally softened a bit towards Cate, who has been trying so hard. I cried twice!!!