Boardwalk Empire Recap: Don’t Get Too Attached

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By vallegirl | Thursday, November 8, 2012 | 12:00 pm | 7 Comments
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Nucky snaps to because he’s more bully that tough, and Mellon lets him know that in a few days Remus will be arrested for multiple violations of the Volstead Act including purchasing government liquor permits from a close associate of Daugherty aka Jess Smith. In exchange, Nucky will have the Old Overholt Distillery operational in a month and turning a profit a month after that. They will no longer have any contact. Nucky says he understands and with that their “intercourse is concluded.” And with that, heh.

Was that a good intercourse for you?

Billie’s rooting around the bathroom floor in a Jean Harlow negligee and a blonde wig. She lost a hummingbird earring that Nucky gave her. Nucky thinks she can get another pair but she likes those. I know that feeling, Billie. Nucky’s more interested in the hair. She wants to know if he likes it. He’s not immediately sure but he says yes pretty quickly. Why the change, though? Because she wants to be someone else for a little while – Nadine Beckenbauer from Newburgh. Billie’s being super cute and Nucky’s being charming as they pretend they’re meeting for the first time.

Then Nucky hands her an envelope. Billie jokingly asks if she’s under arrest but Nucky says she’s freed. It’s a lifetime annuity that will pay out to her on the first of every month. Billie chafes against it, that she doesn’t need any help, but Nucky says he envies that. That’s why the money’s hers. Free and clear. Whatever she does with it, and whomever she’s with, is none of his business. Billie wants to know if it’s goodbye, then. Nucky says no. It’s Hello. Hello and good luck, Nadine Beckenbauer. Billie’s emotional and kisses Nucky so he makes a sweet little joke that she’ll get far if she changes her name. Aw.

Over at the St. Bork Bork Day Parade, Sigrid’s watching the children while Nelson sells a bottle of aquavit to a proprietor. Nelson quickly counts the money then dryly informs Sigrid that, “Unlike steam irons, aquavit sells itself.” Yes, Nelson. That demon alcohol doesn’t need an enamel handle as a selling point. Then they share a moment of satisfaction because the corruption of Nelson Van Alden is complete.

They were such a nice, quiet couple. Kept to themselves.

Torrio’s listening to opera and hanging a painting of Naples on his office wall because he’s still back in la dolce vita. Capone comes in to tell him he’s heading out to Nell’s if Johnny wants to join but he’s going home for osso buco. Al hands over the take from Greektown but “Demos” is a little short. Al thinks he should send someone over but Torrio’s all mellow that he’s good for it. Capone’s wondering where the fuck Torrio went and asks if there’s anything else, but Torrio tells him it sounds like he has it all under control and give his love to Mae and the boy. Johnny leans back and listens to the opera and Al stands there, looking inscrutable and scaring the shit out of me. Where’s a deaf kid and a ukulele when you need it?

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7 Comments

  1. 1
    plockeness monster plockeness monster
    Posted November 8, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    “That demon alcohol doesn’t need an enamel handle as a selling point.” Awesome!!!!

    Loved the scene when Eddie informed the guys that “Jimmy” had died. It was perfect.

  2. 2
    megalicious
    Posted November 9, 2012 at 6:54 am

    Great recap as usual, though surprised that you didn’t initally notice that Van Patten directed it (I always look for him since u astutely commented last year that his shows are usually filled with foreshadowing and heart-wrenching Richard moments) and that you didn’t mention (or notice?) the ticking clock in the background (since u always seem to pick up on the little things in this show, hence the reason i love reading your recaps) when Gillian is telling Rosetti that Nucky will be at Babettes. I agree with you that so far the show has been all over the place, while still managing to be entertaining. Only 4 more episodes left!

  3. 3
    hot cawfee
    Posted November 9, 2012 at 8:08 am

    awesome recap Valle!!!!! I was wonderin g when the explosio would happen (we had alot of chatter in NY about it while the show was being filmed–so no one would call 911). Anytime we can begin with my beloved Richard I am happy. The tones used on his face were beautiful.

    OMG–is Babette herself ok???–She is blonde as is Billy now so maybe mistaken identity??? (That of course would be another show–not a great episode for all blondes I guess). I loved Billy’s screen test and am sorry to see her go.

    Nelson—slow clap—wow…..He is awesome. I nominate Nelson and Al for the “sublte changes in the face” acting award. Nelson went full on Frankenstein wrecking the office and then—stops to get his hat, puts it on and leaves–Killer.

    I hope we will get some more info on all things past with Gillian and Nucky–there is something there I agree so much more than Jimmy. Was it Nucky who brought her to the Commodore and started the ball rolling??

    This era is so exciting–I have to geek out a little bit right now. I think this season’s Margaret begining to embrace a little New Woman/Flapper is awesome. More advanced birth control, more makeup, learning to drive—will she bob her hair?? I hope not but why not???
    She and Sigrid are nicely paralled this season—the woman being clear, rational and focused for her man. Sigrid making the hootch echoes Margaret telling Nucky to get ahold of himself and commit his dealings to memory while she burns the ledger she sneaked from his office.

  4. 4
    plockeness monster plockeness monster
    Posted November 9, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Hot C – I was wondering the same thing about Babette!!!!!!!

  5. 5
    BlueCanary
    Posted November 10, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Am I the only one who’d love to see Gyp push Richard a shade too far? That’d be the shock of a lifetime for old Gyp, that’s for sure.

    And Nelson, my god. I’ve been waiting for that moment all damn season. It’s like those internal fantasies Mihael C. Hall has in Dexter, when he visualizes going apeshit and then snaps back reality and you realize it’s all in his head. Except Nelson actually went there. Nelson Van Alden: crazier than Dexter Morgan. I really think Sigrid is his soul mate.

  6. 6
    hot cawfee
    Posted November 11, 2012 at 6:40 am

    @ 5 Blue Canary– would love to see my beloved Richard go all sniper on Gyp—it could well happen!!!!

  7. 7
    vallegirl vallegirl
    Posted November 11, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    @megalicious, I usually do read the opening credits just to see what’s in store but just skipped over this week. Of course, the lovely shot of Richard to open the episode should have told me it was at least a Van Patten episode. I guess I was just really pre0ccupied this week because I never heard the ticking clock, either.

    @Blue Canary – I hadn’t seen the Dexter parallel until you pointed it out, but it is saying something that Nelson is crazier than Dexter. Although, I think it’s more that he has less control of his id. I think Dexter would slow clap for Nelson. And Sigrid has now become my favorite tertiary character. I have a fondness for poor, put upon Eddie, but Sigrid’s nuttiness and grit is admirable.

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