Larry Lances Fedora

I know part of it is that Joe’s screentime is relatively shorter than the other male love interests, but barely anyone in Georgia’s life has clocked the vibe between them yet and I can count on one hand the amount of times anyone’s come even remotely close. Ellen’s clocked a bit of a vibe but she’s not a huge plot driver so that’s pretty low stakes, same with Georgia’s sister. Cynthia knows Joe has feelings for Georgia, but at this point I think she fully believes they are unrequited and that Georgia views him more as a plaything (which is funny given Cynthia was cheating on her dying husband with Joe so she should be the one who knows best that he’s completely capable of stealing someone’s wife). Paul made one comment once about Joe having a crush on Georgia but he meant it half as a joke and again genuinely doesn’t see Joe as a threat??? and like no one does??? which is crazy to me??? but, even though he is a beautiful man who owns his own business and worships the ground Georgia walks on, do you know why no one knows to be worried? because JOE MAKES MOVES IN SILENCE LIKE A REAL MAN!!!

I just find it so interesting that Joe does an insanely good job of keeping his mouth shut around Paul, Zion, Gil, etc. and giving no one anything to suspect. I think a large part of that isn’t even intentional; Joe’s just not competing with them. he’s not competing, PERIOD. his focus is on genuinely caring for her. it’s refreshing because Zion and Paul’s respective relationships with Georgia all involve multiple players: Zion has to consider Ginny, Simone, his parents, Gil, and Paul. Paul has to consider the kids, Zion, and even the city/his reputation as mayor.

honestly he's so insane for that (and so right)