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October 9, 2006: "Marriage Is Kind of Like a Dirty Coffee Mug…."
We didn't need a voice-over (all my respect to Meredith Grey) to spell out the symbolism cutting through this episode, and I'm feeling everyone's in for a rocky road (check out my interview with Rick Gomez for more). But it's all about second chances, right?
Side note: I know it's supposed to be about Brian (Barry Watson), but can I just say that Dave (Rick Gomez) is the one who has me watching? The quiet guy. The guy who had the real thing and wants it back. The guy who calls his wife in the middle of a bachelor party. And I'm sure if she asked him to, he'd keep those fuzzy red handcuffs around his wrists for days, despite the embarrassment, if it meant helping his marriage.
Handcuffs aside, everyone's hoping for another crack at happiness in this opener....
Nic's (Rosanna Arquette) worry about pending motherhood is hovering over any baby joy she should be feeling. Deena (Amanda Detmer) tries to rediscover the romance she and Dave once had. Marjorie (Sarah Lancaster) visits a psychic and gets the Ace of Swords card, which couldn't be more obvious with its image of swords literally piercing a heart. Adam (Matthew Davis) accepts a private lap dance the night before his wedding when he finds out Brian kissed Marjorie six months ago. Dave gives the speech his wife needed to hear even if he can't forgive her just yet for wanting an open marriage. And Brian's car crash spun him into a new revelation: that he can make things right. He's here for a reason.
So with Brian's return, everyone's worlds are turned upside down. A 13-year-old marriage is shaky. A yet-to-be marriage is already broken. A lifelong friendship is barely hanging by a baseball stitch (nice touch, Brian) and exotic dancers named Summer don't really help, either.
Words that said it all:
Dave: "I just want us to be us again." The husband who misses his wife.
Adam: "I'm on track." The lawyer who lives by his schedule.
Brian: "I'm still backing you up." The friend who won't give up.
But with all second chances comes the brewing storm of doubt. And there's nothing more dramatic than a bride showing up at another man's house the night before the big day to spell out doubt. I see the clouds rolling in and it doesn't look pretty. Welcome back, Brian.
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Oct 9, 2006 11:00 PM
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Yes, welcome back Brian. My husband and I were anxiously awaiting the return of this show, and we were happy with the episode. I almost cried at Dave's speech and then at Brian's baseball story! Solid episode. Where are all the posters?
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Oct 10, 2006 1:14 PM
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Very niice recap!
I tried all morn to get to this blog and I kept gettin an error message..that may be what has happened to others..hence the lack of posts.
Anywho how..I never heard of this show b4..I thought it was a new show and then I saw a preview that said season premiere instead of series premiere..and I was like ok..guess I musta been under a rock durin the 1st season.
Nonetheless I thought I'd check it out since I dont watch anything after The Bachelor...and I was pleasantly surprised. The show is really good. I remember Barry Watson from 7th Heaven..never watched that show but I remember his face.
I'm drawn in2 each character. I feel bad for Dave...I wonder if Brian will get the grl...I wonder if Adam did anything naughty w/ the skripper...lol.
I'm excited bout this show!
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Oct 10, 2006 2:00 PM
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I also had trouble getting in here. I kept getting the stupid Mr. T ad and it wouldn't go away. The thing I like about this show (and also shows like Men in Trees and Ugly Betty) is that there is no blood and guts, just lighthearted stories. Also, you don't have to think too much (Lost). So I guess I will keep watching.
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Oct 10, 2006 2:41 PM
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I liked the episode. It was good.
Little confused about the night before the wedding timeline though.
The guys were at the strip bar...then they were all home....then Marjorie shows up at Brians. Was it like 2am or something?
Confusing. Guess I shouldn't think too much about it.
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Oct 10, 2006 3:30 PM
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ok..guess I musta been under a rock durin the 1st season.
You weren't under a rock, it only aired the last five weeks of the 05-06 tv season. You missed some stuff, but you obviously caught on enough to like the show. I'm so glad you did like the show because there are many who tear it apart.
there is no blood and guts, just lighthearted stories.
I'm pretty sure this is precisely why I enjoy this show too. A good drama involving the heart really flies with me!
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Oct 10, 2006 7:55 PM
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Kind of against my will I got hooked on this show last spring and was looking forward to it coming back. I liked the opener, but I'm wondering how they're going to keep these storylines interesting. Once they resolve the current issues, where are they going to go with this set of people? Still, I like Brian and Dave and I'll keep watching.
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Oct 11, 2006 10:32 AM
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More words that said it all:
"I see a 'B'. Is there a 'B'?" -- the psychic. How many clues does Marjorie need?
Anyone else find themselves hoping they'll recreate the wedding scene from "The Graduate"?
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Oct 11, 2006 2:50 PM
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Did anyone notice that the names of the tarot cards were completely off the mark? The Ace of Swords? It was really the Three of Swords. The Two of Pentacles? It was really the Two of Cups. There was another card and I forget what she said, but it was the Nine of Wands. Talk about dropping the ball. Never mind the psychic's interpretation. Deena had the correct interpretation for the Three of Swords, but still referred to it as the Ace of Swords. I erased the show so I could not go back and see what else was in error.
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Oct 14, 2006 3:13 PM
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