Happy Mother's Day
to all the moms out there. I'm having a low-key day, which is kind of nice. The
past week has been crazy with weird weather—we had snow yesterday … in May—and
a lot of uncertainty about how safe it is to start getting back out there and
mixing with people.
Had a semi-decent
week of television viewing. I'm finally caught up on the Crisis on Infinite
Earths crossover and, yeah, I'll save my thoughts on it for last.
Otherwise, I caught
a few more episodes of Danger Man.
Again, these were two I don't remember in my first run through of the episodes.
I really love this classic.
Speaking of
classics. I finished up the third doctor's run in Classic Who. I thoroughly enjoyed Jon Pertwee's portrayal. Up next,
is the fourth doctor and I'm ready to dive in.
Caught another
episode of The Heart Guy and liked
it. I have to say it's kind of odd how much I like Hugh because he really is a
bit of a dick. But there's a good heart, pardon the pun, under his arrogance
and immaturity. I actually had a moment of intense dislike for his boss when
she spent the money he cajoled out of Nathan for an MRI on regular supplies.
The jury is still out on that situation. I think it was a major smack and her
level of smugness irritates me on the regular. Then again, she's dealing Hugh
so there's that. My last thought on the show for this week is really hoping the
sister-in-law doesn't do anything stupid like hook up with Hugh again. I don't
hold out much hope because that's a hard trope to ignore and the messy fallout
is hard to resist.
Also caught the
opener of season two Peak Practice. I
kind of like where Will is right now. I'm a little weirded out by the whole
trying to pray a daughter's asthma away plot line but overall a good episode.
I got to watch
another Cirque du Soliel performance
with Zed. This one ended up being the whole show from start to finish and, wow,
what a show. I'm going to try to catch it again later this week. There's always
so much going on I miss stuff.
Started episode
three of Picard but CBS All Access is
crap for streaming at my house. I have no idea why, but I literally struggle to
get episodes watched. Very frustrating.
Last but not least …
Crises on Infinite Earths. I give the whole thing a ten out of ten.
Backtracking a little, losing Oliver in the opening episode? Bold choice. I can
honestly say, I loved everything about the Supergirl
portion of the crossover even if it broke my brain.
Following up with Batwoman, what a kick-ass episode. I
loved the additional cameos and throwbacks and mash-ups. Having Kevin Conroy as
a live-action Batman, albeit a broken one, rocked. Anyone who's a huge fan (um …
definitely me) of Batman the Animated
Series should have enjoyed the voice actor in this role. I liked the
bonding Kate and Kara did too.
Moving on to The Flash, again, thoroughly enjoyed the
episode even if, by this point, I decided to have a full box of tissues next to
me. I think because I knew what to expect everything hit harder emotionally. I
loved the way they brought the Black
Lightning 'verse into the fold; a solid choice with Barry and Jefferson
bonding over shared circumstances.
The Arrow episode almost did me in. I won't
lie. I spent most of it in tears. And they were actually good tears even if I
ended up ugly crying for a lot of it. Part of the reason is because Arrow is
the first, the show that launched it all and the one I've followed from the
very beginning to the very end. I've caught the others, watched a good bit of The Flash and Legends, a little of Supergirl
and a smattering of Batwoman, but Arrow is my Arrowverse show. I'm truly, completely in awe of Stephen's
performance not only in the crossover but also over the eighth season so far.
There's a lot of nuance to his acting and I'm impressed.
The falling action
in Legends of Tomorrow didn't stop
the flow of tears but the much needed lightness interspersed with the final
battle ended up being a good mix. By the time they held the memorial I was
literally laughing while sobbing. Not a good look for me but for the crossover
an excellent ending. Seeds have been planted and it'll be fun to see how
everything shakes out. I'm actually excited by the Earth Prime concept and I
loved the voiceover from Oliver kind of laying the groundwork. By the time
Barry unveiled the table and with it the hint of a Justice League story I was
raring and ready for another crossover. Even if it'll be super weird without
Oliver.
So … those are my
random thoughts on what ended up being an emotional week of television viewing.
Tonight's post is
from Every Last Drop, a bonus read
featuring Effy and Jonah from Unlawful
Acts.
Here's the
mini-blurb:
A bonus scene where
the last cup of coffee can make or break someone's day … depending on who gets
to it first.
And a sneaky peek…
Effy exited the tiny bathroom—the
type found in airplanes—and settled back down in her seat.
Jonah smirked. "Coffee goes
right through you." He adjusted the camera angle on the second monitor.
Effy rolled her eyes. "Never
been so glad not to have to leave the van to answer the call of nature."
The recording unit kicked on and she picked up headphones, but placed them back
on the small counter. "They're bitching about their takeout order."
Jonah noted the time in the logbook
then turned to face Effy. "So … you're saying it was a good idea to hold
out until the commissioner agreed to adding the head, right?" He'd gone to
the mat to have the extra feature outfitted on their new mobile observation
unit.
Effy shrugged. "Sure, it gives
you some extra points." Her shoulders slumped. "Actually, having the
shower included really bags you the bonus score. That's a nice bit of icing on
the cake." Kicking back, she reached into her duffel and pulled out a deck
of cards.
Jonah narrowed his gaze.
"Should I be insulted?" Up until now, they'd been keeping up a steady
stream of conversation.
Effy waggled her eyebrows. "Nope.
Thought we might make things a little more lively." She nodded toward the
empty thermos. "We should keep the full one in reserve or we'll both be
ready for a nap before our shift ends." Shuffling the cards, she stacked
them on the empty space between them. "What do you say? High card
strip?" Her finger tapped the top of the deck.
Jonah hedged. "I say we've
been really lucky. So far, no one is wise to our extracurricular activities …
yet." He glanced at the cards, weighing the odds they wouldn't get caught
in a compromising position … because their game wouldn't stop at taking clothes
off. "We'll run a heavy risk if we engage at work." Again … the first
time they hooked up had been in the locker room at the precinct.
Effy nodded. "You make a
good point, but let me counter with this…" She turned over a two of clubs
and placed it in front of him. "We've got proximity sensors around the van
and outside the entrances of the townhouse…" She flipped another card
over—a king of hearts—and shook her head. "We'll get an alert if anyone
shows up outside here or at the residence." Her fingers edged the fabric
of her T-shirt upward. "What do you say now?"
Jonah's lips curved in a wide
smile. "I think unlawful acts are becoming the norm for us." He
motioned with his hand for her to shed her shirt.
Effy grinned and yanked it over
her head. "Thought you might get with the program." She dropped the
garment on the floor and snagged another card.
The ace of spades.
Looked like he'd be losing an
item of clothing this time…
I have a lot of fun
writing bonus scenes. Sometimes revisiting characters at a different point in
their relationship can be a nice little window into their status.
That's it for this
week. Catch everyone on the flipside.
ML Skye
