In the Taylor bed, Coach relays the message to Tami that Julie is feeling overworked. Tami immediately recognizes this as bullshit, and Coach once again haphazardly attempts to pretend that he already knew that. Tami goes on about how Julie couldn't possibly be overextended in any way, and that she needs her help because the whole family is coming and it's a big deal. Coach gulps and says he told Julie everything she just said.
Landry is lying in bed, listening to music and wearing his sexy Crucifictorious t-shirt (of which I can finally say I am now a proud owner) when Dad arrives to talk. Landry tries to dismiss him, because HE KILLED A MAN, but Papa finally has something of use to say. "If you go to prison, it'll break my heart," he chokes. Landry isn't having any of it, since he somehow still thinks he's lying about what he did. Papa attempts to bring some logic into the situation, saying that the guy had already tried to hurt them, that they were fearful for their own lives, and that it was self-defense. Landry still looks doubtful, but maybe it's because he it's been five whole seconds since he last said he killed a man.
Coach arrives at the locker room the next morning to find Tim waking up atop a bench. He asks if this sudden work ethic has anything to do with his living situation. Tim tells him no, as he plays with a rhythmic gymnastics ribbon. Nice touch.
"I am a forest sprite."
Matt and Smash are hard at work over at the Arctic Freeze when Carlotta stops in. Smash, alerted to the presence of boobies, flies over to the counter. Matt tries to stop him but Smash grins and says he's got this one, as he needs to fulfill his Douchebag Quota for the week. He introduces himself but Carlotta tells him that she's here to see Matt. Smash finally understands and, humbled (or as much as Smash can be humbled), prances off to fix her a free ice cream. After Matt and Carlotta flirt for a minute, Matt goes to the back, where Smash congratulates him. Ugh. He goes on to warn him that he's in a situation that's too good to last, so Matt needs to set some ground rules. Honestly, Matt? You're still listening to Smash? Every time that kid opens up his mouth you should be sticking your fingers in your ears and singing some sexy Crucifictorious at the top of your lungs.
Landry and Tyra are cuddling on his porch. He says he doesn't want to choose between jail or hell, so to clarify this, he asks Tyra if she really feared for her life. To which the answer should be, to use an early-nineties expression and recent inexplicable Honda sales tagline: DUHH. Instead, Tyra politely says yes, and that he saved her life. But Tyra, haven't you been listening?? He killed a man!!
Santiago and Buddy are in the car, when Buddy makes some comment about the upcoming game. Santiago explodes, more or less screaming you're not my real dad and you don't even know me and that I don't need any favors from you and whatnot. Good job, Santiago, your efforts to blend in as a normal teenager are coming along quite nicely. I recommend you study the habits of Miss Julie Taylor, who has elevated such talents to a veritable art form. Buddy calmly pulls the car over and sternly tells him that he can either go back to juvie with a bunch of boys who are going nowhere, or he can go out there tonight and become part of team. Because if he doesn't do it now, he won't ever do it. "I hate you," mutters Santiago.
"Wait until my livejournal hears about THIS."
Is it just me, or did this kind of come out of nowhere? I feel like an episode went missing or something, one that contained more story development with these two and maybe a resolution with Noah the pervy teacher. Clearly, tensions have been bubbling up in the estranged Garrity household, but we didn't really get to see any of it. I've always felt this show has done a pretty good job of balancing plotlines and giving everyone an equal amount of attention, but lately it seems they've been dropping the ball on that front. Just saying. I just want more of everyone, is all.
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Comments (8)
When I saw Jason pop up in this episode, I thought, "Screampillr is going to be one happy person!"
I can practically see you beaming through this screen.
I agree that parts of this episode felt rushed.
Also, I'm with you on Riggins...I'd watch him do anything. Yummy!
And am I the only one that thinks this deal with Landry isn't totally over?
1 of 8 | Posted by ThisShowRocks! | Posted on December 11, 2007 11:05 PM
My husband and I rewound the DVR like 4 times to figure out what Buddy Garrity said about dinner...although I stopped short of turning on the closed captioning...steak and ramen what??
2 of 8 | Posted by Lnnc92 | Posted on December 12, 2007 7:16 AM
I am glad that I am not the only person who thinks of Screampillr recaps as I watch the show, or in everyday life.
One day I was driving home, and there was a guy who looked JUST LIKE Buddy Garrity driving a huge truck next to me. The first thing I thought was "Screampillr would put this in her recap".
And I also thought of you when Jason came on the screen... and when Jason was with the waitress... I hoped it would be you. :)
3 of 8 | Posted by fnllover | Posted on December 12, 2007 12:46 PM
Another fine recap! Good show, too.
I wish they'd stretched out the Matt/Carlotta thing, but it's still okay - even though I know it can't help but end badly.
I too fear that the Landry plotline is not over. Maybe the brother will be back?
Liked the football part - the guy I credit with turning Santiago into the Waterboy was that fool from the other team who just HAD to rub it in after flattening him. Many games have been turned around - and football heroes awakened - that very same way. Karma bites.
4 of 8 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on December 12, 2007 4:09 PM
I've been really behind in reading my recaps - but it's good to be back! I thought this episode was so emotional...lots going on.
I've liked Riggins since the start and I'm glad to see him showing is soft/good side (I still think he needs to wash his hair) but he's my fav (besides Coach, of course).
As much as I love Tammi...she's a little on my nerves. I feel like something needs to happen with her - besides bights with Julie. I miss the Eric and Tammi from last year. I know a baby changes everything, but where's the love??
5 of 8 | Posted by y2kcsc | Posted on December 12, 2007 4:58 PM
Other than the stupid arc of the killing and the subsequent "drama", this show continues to hit the highs, notably due to outstanding writing that seems to be reserved for Coach and Tami. Well, Riggins, too. He gets all the juicy, snappy comments. Pathos, my man, pathos. Smash is an a-hole.
Love your recaps and naked passion for this show, Screampillr. It does deserve to give us a few more seasons, even if it was obviously designed to last only one. I mean, all the main characters, except for Landry and Saracen were seniors the first season, weren't they? How can they still be around? It will be interesting to see if the show is renewed how they're going to introduce the new ones.
The one character I'm sick of is Julie. Her teenagery is over the top now and she needs to go off to college or some A & M school to learn animal husbandry or something. She can take Aunt Shelly with her, too, who contributes nothing to this show. The real Tami would have bounced her ass down the four-lane weeks ago.
6 of 8 | Posted by talma63 | Posted on December 13, 2007 5:59 AM
"steak and Ramen semen."
Poor Santiago!
7 of 8 | Posted by sweetleaf | Posted on December 13, 2007 11:18 AM
Mmmm, nothing takes the chill off of a cold winter's night quite like a nice hot bowl of steak and semen ramen, I bet Santiago is counting his blessings every night...or not...
Screampillr, I just wanted to post and thank you for your hilarious recaps, they are the highlight of my TV week!
If Tim Riggins is still looking for a place to live, I would like to nominate: my pants :)
Keep up the great work!! Your screencaps of Gracie are too adorable for words!
8 of 8 | Posted by happymommy | Posted on December 17, 2007 10:51 AM