I for one actually had some faith that the latest episode of North Shore would break the streak of mixed episode that has been plaguing this summer's requisite Hotel Drama. Last week's episode was excellent - while there were some laughable moments, it was very enjoyable. Dylan Bruno joined Jennifer Alden on the list of TVgasm friends who have made it onto the show, automatically adding a little bit more excitement to the episode. Finally, the writers were going to center their story around the appearance of the Vice President, or at least what they picture the Vice President would be in the North Shore Universe. Still, even Jimmy Kimmel can stay sober enough to make funny jokes about a vice president, shouldn't the writers of North Shore be able to do the same?
The big hubub this week is the arrival of the Vice President's daughter, Emily to the hotel. The secret service is in full force and patting down everybody, including Dennis Rodman and Melissa Joan Hart, for possibly dangerous paraphernalia. Vincent is worried that the VP might give a bad recommendation on his hotel, thus sullying its name, and gives orders for Nicole to keep an eye on the Vice Daughter. Tessa tries to tell Vincent that Nicole is spending a few days with her fiancee, and she is taking over. Vincent knows that Tessa is too inexperienced, not to mention holds too many felony charges, to be trusted with Emily, so he orders Nicole off vacation. Sadly, he can't threaten to fire anybody if they disobey, because he actually hasn't shown any authority in that matter whatsoever.
Not a bad start, but I soon see the episode is beginning to degenerate. Gabriel is surfing, as he is wont to do. In case you haven't been watching, Gabriel moved to Hawaii with dreams of a pro surfing career, but his job is like, such a drag, and the boss is like, on my case all the time, and you can probably guess the rest of the picture from there. While surfing, Gabriel is cut off by some jerk who doesn't respect the rules, except we find out that the jerk is actually really good and turns out to be Pro Surfer Trey Chase. Afterward, they meet up in the water and have a conversation about surfing. I use the word conversation lightly because it really consists of Gabriel jizzing himself over meeting his surfing idol. Gabriel has to get to work, which of course means that he will surf a little bit more and show up late.
Nicole pops in on Emily and wonders if she wants to hit the beach. Emily is appalled at her attempt at friendliness. This was supposed to be a vacation for her and her dad, but he has to, you know, be second in command of the country and everything, so can't really take vacation from his official business. Apparently, we are supposed to feel sorry that she gets this free trip to a sweet hotel. We are also supposed to believe that her father, a national politician, never takes time off. I can suspend disbelief enough to believe that scenario, but I must take a pass when I hear Emily and Nicole discuss music. Emily is listening to Orgy and since nobody over 25 listens to what people under 25 listen to, Nicole is just a poseur. Except that Orgy stayed at the hotel and Nicole did shots with the lead singer. Aha! The girls now share a connections so they can continue being best friends.
Outside of the hotel, Gabriel gets in trouble for being late, and Jason docks him one hour of pay to make him get serious about his job. Gabriel then takes a shot at Jason, saying he is to busy feeling sorry for himself over Nicole to give a care about what happens to the rest of them. Gabriel delivers this in his petulant mode, so we don't know whether he is being serious or we should laugh. As Gabriel mans the lifeguard chair, Nicole and Emily are walking along the beach. Gabriel, who has stopped brooding for the time being, makes a predictable joke about the Vice President. Everybody has a nervous laugh and Emily walks along, confessing she thinks Gabriel is cute. Wow, a girl is fawning over Gabriel, I wonder if he'll get in trouble with the police? That's never happened before. It's a good thing Emily has a secret service detail and nobody is willing to sneak her out of the hotel.
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Way to go North Shore! In one episode you gave us cameo appearances by Melissa Joan Hart and Dennis Rodman. Plus, you awkwardly name dropped not only Orgy but its lead singer's name. Wow. If this were five years ago, this would have been the best episode ever.
1 of 1 | Posted by b-side | Posted on July 20, 2004 1:14 AM