Later that night, Dixon gets home late and when his parents inquire he tells them about his new job. Dad and Debbie are surprised but wish he had discussed it first. I mean, if he gets a job than who's going to clean the house? He may even start saving his money so he can do something with his life! Dad, you better start garnishing those wages now. Actually, dad says he's happy for him, but if the job interferes with grades or lacrosse it's sayonara Nat.
At Naomi's, she sneaks into her parent's bedroom and calls the last number in her dad's phone while he's in the shower. The number is to a boutique in town, answered by Gail. And I don't care one bit.
The next day, Silver is giving Dixon a ride to work and quizzing him on bio. Dixon tells Silver he needs to study some more and she reminds him that those dimples won't get him into Harvard. Maybe not, but they'll surely get him into your pants! Hiyo!
Across town, Naomi shows up at Ethan's door. "Hi," she says, "Ethan, I'm freaking out about my wardrobe...I mean LOOK at what they've put me in today! Will you come with me to burn down the One-Piece Emporium on Wilshire?"
Ethan, I need your help. Should I bedazzle this?
Those may not have been her exact words, but I couldn't really hear over the voices in my head telling me to immediately sew all my jeans to a shirt and cut them into short shorts. It may have had something to do with her still freaking out over her family though.
Anyway, Ethan tells her its not a good time because his brother is having a bad day. I guess he's autistic or has major OCD (they don't really specify) because a new cleaning service came and moved the furniture around and he's been trying to get the couch back where it belongs all afternoon. Ethan is stressed out and has been trying to get him to stop before his mom gets home to no avail. Naomi, who knows his family well from years of forcing Ethan to date her, waltzes in and shifts Steven's focus from couches to popcorn. Crisis averted, and Ethan remembers why he kept her around for so long. No! Bad Ethan, bad!
At "Momma" rehearsal (granted, I've never seen Spring Awakening, but are there ANY other songs in it?), Lucille is picking only on Annie and pointing out all her flaws. Brenda calls for an abrupt break and shows Lucille the video of what they just did. Lucille realizes she may have been a little hard on Annie and tells Brenda the video was eye-opening.
She thinks I'm too critical. That's another flaw of hers.
Back at Ethan's, Naomi tells Ethan her grand plan to hit up Gail's boutique and confront her about the affair. Worst. Idea. Ever. Ethan tells her she should probably reconsider but eventually agrees to go with her. Just not on Thursday night, right? Please tell me it's not Thursday night!!!
F! At the Peach Pit, Annie is drowning her sorrows in Dr. Pepper as she continues to wait for Ethan even though he's already a half hour late. Ty walks in to grab a coffee before the concert and asks Annie if sitting alone was the plan she spoke of before taking off. Annie laments to Dixon that Ty is nice and sweet and likes her and she's there waiting for a guy who's in a bubble. An impenetrable bubble. Her words, not mine, I actually laughed out loud at the way she said it. Dixon gives her some sage big brother advice and tells her to be with someone who treats her well just as she receives a text from Ethan saying he can't make it and he's sorry.
Ah the dreaded text message blow-off. So impersonal...
At school, Ryan is playing the guitar for Brenda for help with the play (?) and Brenda mentions that she can't baby-sit for Kelly over the weekend because she's uber busy plotting to steal Ryan away from her. Scandal! Ryan asks if Brenda knows Accident's father and Brenda says yes, but if Ryan wants to know about Kelly's personal like he should ask her. Snap! Oh come on, Brenda, it's your big comeback and you're not going to connive your way through it? What am I even watching for?!
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Comments (8)
I'm only watching this damn show for the old cast!
I told my husband that there was no way Brandon was the baby daddy because he would be involved in the kids life, I knew it had to be Dylan. He told me to stop acting like these are real people I am catching up with. I am mildly shamed. :)
To me Brenda & Dylan 4-ever! I want him to come back just to hook up with Brenda again.
1 of 8 | Posted by isabell | Posted on September 18, 2008 8:49 PM
Isabell's right, if Brandon was the father he'd make LA his home base and Sam would be with him whenever he was in town. And although Brandon and Kelly loved each other, they never had the kind of explosive chemistry that would produce a random night of passion. (I totally buy the Kelly/Dylan soulmate thing. I don't even need the Old West.)
2 of 8 | Posted by DaffyMaiden | Posted on September 18, 2008 10:48 PM
I don't know, I am not buying Dylan as the absentee father either. With everything he went through with his parents and wanting to be part of a "family" for so long, I think he'd be more involved in the kid's life.
The Donna reference bugged me as well. Assuming Donna is still Kelly's "sister-in-law" wouldn't she know what's going on in her life? I took the convo to mean that Kelly hadn't seen her in a while either.
I also only watch this dreck for the old cast (sans Nat). Still hoping for a Dylan guest spot, if the show lasts that long.
3 of 8 | Posted by Brenda Walsh | Posted on September 19, 2008 7:30 AM
Wellll, word on the street is that the current "old" cast members are a test to see how the audience responds to nostalgia. If all goes well, they will have more former cast mates on the show. Here's what I know so far:
Brenda is only signed on for a few episodes currently and then who knows.
Jason Priestley is in talks with the producers about potentially directing an episode, although I don't know if he'll actually be IN it.
Luke Perry has turned down offers to come back, and adamantly denies he'll be making a cameo...
That's as far as I've gotten, although I wouldn't be surprised is Zuckerman showed up, especially since they made a big show of her daughter going to the high school....
But then again, who knows? Minds can be changed, money can be offered, we shall see!
4 of 8 | Posted by pachita | Posted on September 19, 2008 8:50 AM
I LOVE your Arrested Development references! Lucille was sorely missed in last week's episode.
Every aerial shot of LA, especially the ones at night, look like they were lifted directly from The Hills. I'm sure the CW doesn't have the biggset budget (see: ANTM), but come on!
I thought Dixon hit Ty's car but after reading this it looks like it was just some other random kid. Guess these actors are completely interchangeable.
I think you need to advise the wardrobe department re: Brenda too. Everything she wore in this episode was completely unflattering and made her body shape just look WEIRD.
I've heard some gossip that the actress (I use that term loosely) that plays Annie is a complete diva/nightmare on the set to the cast/crew. Apparently she said something along the lines of "this is my show and everyone else is riding my coattails"...wtf?! It's been three mediocre episodes. Also heard the males were planning on staging an intervention with the leading ladies because of their weights, but Rebecca Katsopolis defended the girls and their fast metabolisms. I'm a little ashamed to have heard all this.... (but not really).
If, like me, you are still pining for the original and its classic opening song, go to youtube and enter "Colton and Aboud on 90210"...two of the guys from Best Week Ever doing a hilarious parody? impersonation? whatever? of the original theme. There's a Melrose Place one too for those who are so inclined.
5 of 8 | Posted by msu11y28 | Posted on September 19, 2008 9:00 AM
So I am totally hoping Luke Perry comes back! I was always a Brenda Dylan fan and I want Brenda to snake him back again. I love the old cast and want to see more of them... now I need to ask this again... I thought at the end of the original series, wasn't Valerie the owner of the Pit after dark? If not, who was? I think Tori Spelling should stop acting like a spoiled brat and come back on the show, who else will pay her to be on tv?
6 of 8 | Posted by tiftwinklez | Posted on September 19, 2008 11:14 AM
Why should Shannen Doherty, who was on the original show less than half the time Tori Spelling was, be paid more? I for one hope Tori comes back to the show, because she's hilarious, but I completely understand why she didn't.
Oy. I just had a mini-marathon of the whole season so far. Is it just me or is Shenae Grimes (Annie) doing her best Anne Hathaway impression? And Naomi is like the love child of Fergie, Angelina Jolie, and Cordelia Chase. And I ain't buyin' that chick as a 15 year old. No. Freaking. Way.
7 of 8 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on September 20, 2008 3:03 PM
HYPONOTOAD:
My guess? Shannen Doherty has more star power than Tori Spelling. More importantly, seeing the Brenda/Kelly reunion garnered a LOT of press, and therefore ratings. Frankly, she's worth a lot more to the show than Tori Spelling. Sucks for Tori but the truth hurts. People aren't interested in Tori the way they are Brenda. Her premature departure from the show left people wanting more.
8 of 8 | Posted by Spring | Posted on September 30, 2008 4:04 AM