It Has Always Been Forever For Me, Sassenach.

Season 1 bloopers

First Image:

The interaction is very intimate.

• The man’s gesture (holding her wrist): This conveys admiration, respect, or romantic undertones. It’s a traditional yet powerful expression of closeness. His gaze, focused and intense, suggests deep attention to her and a level of seriousness or intensity in the moment.

• The woman in red (her posture and expression): Her arm is relaxed, and she’s maintaining eye contact. This suggests openness and confidence. Her body language is calm but engaged, indicating that she’s fully present in the moment. The slight turn of her head could imply curiosity, playfulness, or trust.

This image feels almost theatrical, as if they’re playing into an elegant or romantic narrative, possibly for the camera. However, the tension in their expressions suggests it’s more than surface-level, and there’s a genuine connection underlying the interaction.

Second Image:

The interaction here feels more intense and personal.

• Proximity: They’re standing extremely close, with their bodies angled toward one another, implying a high degree of trust or comfort. This closeness creates a sense of intimacy and exclusivity, as if the rest of the world has fallen away.

• The man’s expression: His face is serious, focused entirely on her. This conveys that he’s emotionally invested in the moment. His body is slightly stiff, which could either reflect a conscious restraint or nervous energy.

• The woman in red: Her posture is upright, her hand resting lightly on his chest. This indicates a level of trust and emotional openness. Her expression is neutral but engaged, as if she’s studying him or lost in the moment.

Both images are charged with a mix of professional elegance and personal emotion, leaving room for multiple interpretations.

What is their personal relationship according to these images?

Based on their body language in these images, one might infer that their personal relationship goes beyond professional colleagues. Their interactions display a level of comfort, trust, and intensity that could suggest a close friendship or a deeper emotional connection.

Key Indicators:

1. Intense Gaze: In both images, the man is deeply focused on the woman, suggesting admiration or emotional investment. This isn’t typical of purely professional interactions and points to a personal bond.

2. Proximity and Touch: Their closeness and physical interaction—her hand on his chest and his gesture of holding her wrist—convey trust and familiarity. These are intimate gestures that often reflect a strong connection.

3. Shared Comfort: Both appear entirely at ease with each other, despite the intimate nature of the poses. This ease typically stems from a solid personal rapport.

4. Underlying Tension: While they appear professional on the surface, the intensity in their expressions hints at an emotional undercurrent, as though there’s more to their connection than what’s visible.

It will soon be Christmas, for many of us. And for all of us who celebrate, this is about a renewed sense of Hope, Peace, Joy and, above all, Love. Every single one of them symbolizes the Advent candles we lit, all along this reflection and preparation time.

It's been a hell of a year, outside this particular bubble. So mixed up and fraught, that it wasn't always easy to keep the pace with this secret garden saga (itself mixed up to oblivion). But it is with a smile that I choose to welcome whatever is next in store for us.

It will soon be Christmas, and this very old Romanian carol immediately takes us to Bethlehem, where a very young woman is overwhelmed with worry for her newborn Child. She has nothing, we are being told, not even swaddling clothes. But the Star has already risen above the Manger, and so the humble Shepherds find her and tell her to stop crying: they will bring whatever they can to comfort this unusual Family. And so, this day's meaning is perhaps also about Kindness.

Be happy, be merry and be safe, dear friends, wherever you are. But above everything else, be kind. To yourself and to others. See you on the other side, a hot chocolate cup in hand, for even more hugs!

Because Christmas is about being together and here for each other, near and faraway alike. And about feeling this togetherness in our hearts:

Sam and Caitriona magic 🔥💥✨️❤️‍🔥