#rb thoughts

Pretty much I loved everything. ALL OF IT. I really got into the plot. I was worried that Ford was going to the hospital after Oliver told him that Chloe was alive. My heart was pounding while he had Ollie and when Sam and Andy discovered that he was in the station.

Everyone had a moment. Frank was all large and in charge (I MISS YOU NOELLE AND BABY NINJA). Sam and Andy had their FACES. Gail and Chris had scenes LIKE OLD TIMES. Luke got mad (Eric rocked it). Rachel was AHMAZING in Marlo's last scene. Traci and Steve were adorbs. FINALLY a Peck siblings moment. Even a brief Nick moment (yeah where was that when I wanted to care about him, huh?). AND CELERY. EVERYTHING IS CAPS

I don't even know where to begin! I guess we'll start of with Marlo. I'm disappointed that they decided to go this route with her. I was excited at the start of the season to have another strong female character, especially one who could pull a little rank and not be one of the rookies. However, her integral part in this plot made it very suspenseful. It made for a great watch! Rachel's doing a good job with her portrayal of the character. I'm curious to see if Marlo's going to be in S5...

I literally squeed "LUUUUUKE" when he appeared. And then Luke and Sam got a scene together and I was just happy! it was like old times! They really need to make Luke a regular. Which is rather ironic of me to say because I found Luke so bland in the first 2 seasons, but I guess absence makes the heart fonder? Dunno.

Still am not feeling the McCollins ship. I can't see anything but a brOTP. I'm trying, but I can't. Nick is conflicted for some reason. As well he should be. Something is brewing.

I know it's not the same, but having Gail, Dov and Chris together puts a smile on my face. Now they can have wonderful shenanigans again! I appreciated the phone call that Chris had with Denise. That was more like him and I hope that they keep that side of him, the father side and his history, without taking him away from 15 division again.

I still want Noelle back.

OMG, Ollie's voicemail message for Andy? Priceless! You can tell that he has teenagers. Bummer that he has to hold a grudge, but Oliver can't do wrong my my fan-glazed eyes.

On to my girl. I am finding her part in this episode SUPER interesting because of the position they are putting her into. So because of Andy's relationship with Nick, she's ostracized herself from her "close" friends, Gail and Traci. She's not really even interested in maintaining a friendship with Sam anymore. (great that they revisited the whole Sam-the-rule-breaker thing again, I thought it was interesting that Andy didn't take a new stance on it and still tried to maintain herself as a rule-follower, even though she hasn't exactly had a clean slate either as the seasons have progressed) As of this episode, she's also on the outs with Ollie. She no longer has anyone BUT Nick. I feel like they are really doing some preparation for whatever craziness is going to go down for the season finale. I am stoked. Something big has got to happen.

On that note, I've never been hugely invested in Sam, but I think he might have something going on too. Is he going to break it off with Marlo? I think he does care for her. Is he going to confess his whatever for Andy? Because we know how well that worked out last time(s). I don't feel like either of them are ready to be with each other yet. Sam just needs to figure himself out and Andy's so closed off to him right now that i just don't see it happening, even with a time lapse between eps. 12 and 13.

The Steve and Traci scenes were nice, even though his line in the elevator was very cheesy. I'm trying to decide between Nack or Pash for their ship name. I wanted to keep it four letters. Thoughts?

Chris is back. Here's to hoping that he gets a viable storyline this time around. Loved his vent in the woods. Dov was kind of a brat, but whatever, he meant well. It's nice to have their friendship back.

I'm glad that we didn't get any Marlo, but only because I'm dreading her decline/demise.

I have an unexpected ship.... Ollie and Celery. I was not planning to like her with him at all. No one was good enough for Oliver. But he's just so happy and yeah. (: I support them. What's their ship name?

AND THEN WHAT? Sam actually talked? About his feelings? YES. That happened. That was worth it. By the way, I liked the whole cabin-in-the-woods-male-bonding-time. It was nice. And they're in Canada so how could you not?

Who is writing for Gail? I feel like she's been just not herself this whole season and some of S3, too. I can't put my finger on it, but they're not "getting" her. I don't know what I want. Granted, the opening with Ollie and the "elephant in the room" scenes were great, but I kind of just wanted her to scream at Andy. Or something. But maybe it worked? I don't know yet. I need to sleep on it.

The Chloe scenes were not annoying! She was great. I loved that we got her interacting with characters other than Dov.

I got a little turned off with the Traci/Steve story, but then it ended up working perfectly and I can see myself being okay with them as a couple. I'm glad that I gave Steve the chance. He's a nerd. (: I want them to keep things slow though.

I am really liking Nick less and less with each passing episode. Which sucks for me because I worked hard to like him. I felt bad that the new rookie was getting haters and although I didn't see why they needed to introduce a new character at all (and basically did away with Noelle, fbkjefkn>_<) I was open to him. I liked him at the start of this season. But that is fading fast. It's like he has a one-track mind for Andy and Andy alone and that just does not cut it for me. He needs to be more than that. And I feel like he dropped Gail way too fast. Not cool.

Okay, you KNOW I love Andy. I love her pieces. I am sorry, but she got what she deserved. I cannot wrap my head around the fact that she would drop her friend at the drop of a hat, for a guy. And the icing is that the guy is that friend's ex-fiance. (HE IS NOT WORTH THAT -sobbing-)

Looking back, this show has had some pretty dumb things happen. Like Chris and Gail's break-up and Dov and Gail never getting together, and Dov and Crystal, and how Sam and Andy got together in the first place and Jo going loco. In my opinion, a lot of those things were mistakes. Obviously the show went on and I got over it. This is not the end of the world, but I feel like I want to slap the writers/producers and tell them to get there their stuff together. I don't want a cop drama. I just want to see the characters that I have come to love being true to their character. Maybe that's too much to ask for.

Overall, I enjoyed this episode, even if it made me feel confused at the end. I don't know what to feel just yet. I'm still in such disbelief that they made McCollins happen. Why does every time Andy gets with someone it has to be so messy? It's no secret that I hated how she and Sam got together. And I ship them! At least with Luke it was acceptable and did not have me angry. Until the part where he cheated... Oh goodness, what am I going to do with you, McNally? Sit tight and watch the last 3 episodes, I guess.

First off, what is this? A daytime soap opera? (Which, I have nothing against and enjoyed General Hospital for a stint as a teenager. But that's not why I watch RB.) Why is everyone dating everyone. I don't like it. (Funnily enough, I am not disliking Dov and Chloe although I think I got a tiny hint of fore-shadowing for them.) But let's just go straight to the elephant in the room, the McCollins hook-up.

I could barely contain myself from shouting "DON'T DO IT ANDY" at the screen. I am so mad that they took Andy in a vulnerable position (because you know she felt like crap since Christian got kidnapped on her watch) and took advantage of it with Nick. I predict that we are seeing the end of Gail and Andy's friendship, as well as the end of Gail's friendship with Traci, or Traci's friendship with Andy, depending on who she sides with. In my opinion, that is a HUGE mistake for the show.

In my limited knowledge of current and previous television shows, there are very few friendships like that those three girls had. Also, having Andy break the girl code (and normally I wouldn't count once, but we know from clips from previews that this was not a one time deal) makes Andy no better than most every other female character on television. I know that is a bold statement because I am angry. I know there are exceptions. But I watched this show for 3 seasons because  it had a strong female lead who was not perfect and made mistakes. I'm not saying that this was a moment of weakness, but something in me, the feminist side of me, is very frustrated and disappointed.

Not only is the Gail/Traci/Andy friendship broken, but when this whole shindig is over (since we know that McSwarek is endgame... sometimes I wish I didn't know, it's like the hugest spoiler ever) then my favorite brOTP of Andy and Nick will also be broken.

Everything went downhill for me in this episode. Starting with the whole storyline/plot. Normally I enjoy tropes, but this time around I was pretty much over it after five minutes. Child kidnapped by real father has already been covered on this show, which makes it just an excuse for Chris to be back. DNA test showing true father is such a soap trope. (I watched this exact trope happen in GH. If you watched the show 5+ years ago, you know what I'm referring to, although I'm sure it;s happened multiple time.) I don't watch RB for that kind of stuff!

I didn't care much for how Chris reacted to Denise and her lies, but more because that I think it's the demise of their relationship and I hate break-ups. I think his reaction itself was normal and understandable and I've love for him to come to his senses and still want to love Christian as his son and be a part of his life.

Sam is not doing well. I commend Ben for what he is doing with the character. It is subtle, but spot-on! I see the end of him and Marlo coming soon and.... you guessed it. I hate break-ups! Ugh, my heart hurts.

I am also mad at what they are doing with Marlo. Such a waste. They made Jo a psycho and Marlo a creep. Not a smart move. Again, both are strong ladies and they just ruin them.

Gail and Ollie saved my life. Please don't change, you two. <3 You are perfect the way you are.

Also, where are the Dov and Gail roommate scenes?! Want. Them. Now.

I don't like where this show is headed. I always said that I wouldn't stop watching even if things get messy and I won't. But I'm going to be a lot more skeptical for these last four episodes.

Hear me out. I don't need to have a McSwarek reunion for me to be happy. Just keep the characters true to their character and don't let them suck.

Confession time! I probably would choose a re-hook-up of Luke/Andy over what just happened. And if you know me, I used to be pretty opposed to Luke/Andy re-hooking-up (mostly because i still want to see Luke.Gail!).

4.07 "Friday the 13th" - Alright. So headcanon of Tommy McNally being Sam's TO = destroyed. :-( It was nice to have a Sam-centric ep. and to learn more about his actual history. About time! Definitely can tell that the poor man is still pretty conflicted about his choices. The ending scene with him and Marlo was so interesting. That Marlo. I find her so intriguing. I wonder if she'll last past this season, or if her character will be done with after she goes all mental on us. I mean, from spoilers, I am assuming that is going to happen.

I loved that we got to see Traci and Sam working together. That was something I wanted. :D

More Steve Peck, but nothing of interest to comment on.

That girl. Totally blanking on her name. With Gail. So that'll be interesting to watch it play out. I love Gail and her lines. Gets me every time.

Nick being all secretive... I still love their friendship. Andy messing around with Nick in the empty building ftw! I'm actually more okay with Andy/Nick because right now right now it's not being shown as being a mutual attraction. It's basically Nick crushing on an oblivious Andy. Somehow, in my mind, that makes it more tolerable than the alternative.

I can't remember anything else off the top of my head from that episode, I really want to rewatch it without all of the lagging.

4.08 "For Better, for Worse" - I just whisper screamed at my computer screen while flailing my arms for a full minutes because WHAT KIND OF ENDING IS THAT ROOKIE BLUE? WHAT IS THAT SORRY EXCUSE OF  CLIFFHANGER? DID YOU RUN OUT OF TIME? DID YOU DECIDE THAT YOU'D LET THE FANFICTION WRITERS FINISH UP THE EP FOR YOU? Because they will. We will.

So this was an amazing episode that fell completely flat at the end. Like what did they forget that the show is only 45 minutes? I mean COME ON. Ugh, sorry, I need to stop ranting and talk actual sense.

The whole Noelle/Frank/wedding was meh. I really didn't care much about it other than it was just the venue to get other storylines/plots rolling. And Frank was very sweet.

I did kind of feel like someone dropped a bomb on me at Noelle's maybe yes maybe no cancer news. That's a huge deal to me. I was unprepared.

Steve Peck's a nerd. Which is a good thing, in my book. I loved him in the car when they were driving to the airport. I have to admit, he's winning me over a little But don't get me wrong. I still think it's too soon. Traci may be ready for love again, but I'm not. The pain of losing Jerry is still too close to my heart. But. She could use a friend. Plus, I want to see him meet Leo. I just want a Leo scene, really.

I'm sure this is becoming repetitive, but I love Gail. I don't know that I'm liking how they are going about her storyline, but I'm trying super hard not to doubt the writers.

I thought that Nick declaring his "love" for Andy was done wonderfully. And you know my stance on their relationship. But it really was well done. Random apple anyone? xD

ANDYYYYYY. Your face. Is majestic. I just can't get over how amazing the whole scene of her singing in the squad car was. Definitely makes the list in one of my top scenes this season. Why is it that everyone sings in the car with Nick? Someone needs to make a parallel .gifset of that! How the heck do they expect us to take a line like "I'll save a dance for you" and have it come to naught in the end? "You love weddings"? WHAT IS THIS TEASE. X_X Dummies. Don't do it, Andy. Don't. Please.

I was so torn for Ollie. I wanted him to have a talk with Zoe, but I also enjoyed seeing him pursue Celery. I do like her, but I'm having a hard time getting over the fact that I think that she looks like a grown up Selena Gomez and it can be distracting. She had the best outfit at the wedding, too. Cool style.

I miss Chris. But I guess we'll be seeing him next week.

So? Luke? Mountain man Luke? amiright? :DDDD I did kinda squeal his name repetitively when he appeared onscreen. I wanted a Luke/Gail moment just as much as I wanted a Luke/Andy moment. I WANTED IT SO BAD. Glad that we'll be seeing him again. Still wishing that he was a regular.

Loved the bite-sized convo that we got with Marlo and Chloe. They're almost polar opposites. I look forward to them doing more scenes together.

More Ollie and Dov stuff. I pretty much lost it when Ollie announced that he'd filed for divorce. I can't handle that. I'm just distraught. I just :'((

UGHHHHHH NAILS. SO MUCH STUFF. I just hate break-ups. Thankfully this one wasn't too hard for me to watch. But I don't like it. I don't like how it went down. Gail needs a friend. I just don't believe that Nails is over. I thought that they were both better than this. Stronger than this. I'm in denial.

Of course the best moment was when Sam was about the kick in the door, Andy stops him and just turns the handle. Gosh, I miss them.

Speaking of Andy, what a trooper. I adore her.

Sooooo, we got to get a better look at Steve Peck. I mean, I don't know yet! Maybe I will enjoy him with Traci. We'll see. We'll see.

This show really needs to be a 2-hour show. Or daily. There was just so much more that could have been said and shown. I see a lot of potential for ficlets. I'll try to get on that once my vacation is over.

Really interested in seeing what they're going to do with Gail. Really dreading the Nick/Andy crossing the bro-line. Just no.... please. And looking forward to seeing everyone in wedding attire!