#master manipulation

It’s so hard seeing J (or, Chipmunk Cheeks I as I call him in this ep) happy as he and Walt shoot the shit in front of the TV. And, Walt just swats that happiness right out of J’s little head. Ugh. Despite J being smart and mature earlier in the episode (remember, all his diagrams?), he’s still so vulnerable. All it takes is a thought implanted by Walt to completely derail the trajectory of his personal life. I don’t think J would’ve broken things off with Andrea at this point otherwise. Maybe he would’ve after Drew Sharp; perhaps the guilt and lying to her constantly would’ve overcome him. Thoughts?

* Hannibal (serving a plate to Chilton): "It's sheep, of course." *Hannibal (about Will): "He's having a mild seizure." Gideon: "You don't seem to be concerned he's having a seizure." Hannibal: "I said it was mild." *Hannibal (to Will): Oh, no, no, no. You're in no condition to leave. *leaves car keys on the table* *Dr. DuMaurier: "What do you seen Will?" Hannibal: "An opportunity for friendship." *Dr. DuMaurier (on watching patients' descents into madness): "Sometimes all we can do is watch."