And now for C-Note, who's in a hospital ER in Minneapolis, so hey, good call, Mahone! He sits Dede down while he tries to get her seen by a doctor, which, seriously, what happened to all that medicine Kacee just got arrested for a few days ago? Anyway, the woman at the check-in desk wants to know if he's a resident of the county, if he has insurance, a driver's license, etc., and he sort of explodes at her. Which, hey, I feel you, man, but now is maybe not the time for a rant about the failings of the US health system. She goes to get her supervisor and poor Dede sits there all pale in her little grey hoodie. Cheer up, Dede! Soon all this trauma will keep some lucky therapist in business for many many years. The supervisor comes out and, with poorly concealed disdain, tries to convince C-Note that there are places that can better serve his needs. Which is code for "get your broke uninsured ass out of our ER." It's a hospital, not a homeless shelter, she snits. For some reason this really sets him off. Of all the things she could have called him out on, ("liar," "felon," "deserter," "con," "neglectful parent," "crappy husband", etc.) I'd think "homeless" would be the easiest to swallow. He storms out and sees Mahone, who's just pulling up outside. C-Note grabs Dede and runs back through the hospital and out the back door where a bus is waiting. He makes it on to the bus but Mahone's right behind him, gun drawn. "Okay, okay." He gives up. He and Mahone try to convince Dede to get down so they can take care of their Grown Folks Bidness. She's not letting go, and the bus doors are closing. Mahone can't shoot, but warns C-Note not to let her pay for his mistakes. The doors close and the bus rolls off. Presumably the driver was not aware of the gunpoint standoff, as it took place in one of those "If You Can't See My Mirrors, I Can't See You!" blind spots that multi-axled vehicles have.
They find the absolute seediest clinic in the universe. It's all smoky and hazy, and no one even bothers to stop him from barging in to an exam room, where some puffy doctor is sitting at a desk looking stoned out of his gourd. C-Note demands that he see his daughter. The doc looks up at him like "Wait, what? Oh right, medicine. Yo, dude, you got any FunYuns™?" C-Note empties his pockets. That's $400, it's all he has, please fix his kid. The doc knows that wad of bills will buy a lot of munchies, so he agrees to look at Dede. Eventually he realizes it's pretty bad and she needs dialysis. They're not equipped for it there, but he's going to try this halfass desperate measures type treatment which involves a catheter to the neck with no anesthesia. The sight of the big scary needle snaps C-Note back to reality. He scoops her up and runs out. Eventually he ends up at a rest stop or park or something where he just totally breaks down, and it's really pretty heartbreaking. He's sobbing, apologizing to her over and over, because wow, this really has turned in to a huge clusterfuck, hasn't it? Mahone has just gotten a report of a C-Note sighting and is on his way to check it out when he gets a call from the man himself. He wants to turn himself in, but on one condition: his girl is sick and she needs her mom. Mahone's all "Yeah, I don't think you're in a position to be making deals with me right now, on account of I'm a total badass and I've already pretty much got you cornered." But he's a big softie and he knows it. Besides, C-Note might be able to get him something he wants.
Cut to Mahone, shoving a little "Get Well Soon" bear we saw him buying earlier under Dede's IV-ed arm. Aww. Kacee's been released, and Dede's going to be just fine. Now it's C-Note's turn to hold up his end of the bargain. Oh, he will. "I'll get you Scoffield," C-Note confirms, in case we hadn't figured that out yet.
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Comments (9)
I dont know if its just that screencap of Sucre and Maricruz in the car, but are she and C-note's wife played by the same person?
I'm 100% over Michael and his steely-eyed, overly dramatic statements. Can you imagine Michael in a normal social setting (ie one where his brother's not been framed for murder, he's not the most wanted man in the country, etc)? for instance ordering a Mcdonalds meal? "I'll have........(sharp intake breath, narrowed eyes)....the number...4........(5 second dramatic pause).....(deep breath)...with......a Coke (stare intently at cashier for an overly akward amt of time)
ugh so over him! Kellermen, Mahone and Kim should get their own show
1 of 9 | Posted by msu11y28
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Posted on February 22, 2007 7:47 AM
Great recap! Love the "bow chicka bow wow" comment - I could totally hear that playing in my head.
Poor T-Bag. He's one of those characters you love to hate, but right now I just love him (and all of his creepiness).
I haven't seen Prison Break in weeks, and am still relying on these recaps - thanks for doing them!
2 of 9 | Posted by Mrs.Meow
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Posted on February 22, 2007 8:40 AM
I've read somewhere that Wentworth Miller's eyes are affected by light sensitivity, and that's why he's all squinty eyed. I think the gravity Michael uses is amusing; also, I think it goes along with the physiological profile done on him in season 1.
T-Bag's bringing articulation back. He consistently has the best lines, as well has the best deliveries.
Sucre's story line is SNOOZE!
3 of 9 | Posted by StreetHassle
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Posted on February 22, 2007 9:32 AM
yeah, whose hotel room were they in and where did they get a computer? How do they even have any money?
as preposterous as this show is, it doesn't fail to deliver.
I would SO listen to a band call T-Bag and the Hollander Family Hostages!
4 of 9 | Posted by jobu
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Posted on February 22, 2007 9:53 AM
It's funny you say that about WM's eyes, because I noticed he has freakishly large pupils like I do. At least some of it seems to be actual squinting, but either way, have at it!
I think it does makes sense to play the character that way, especially when you think back to like, the pilot episode, and how his whole thing was that he's super intense genius who's had to look after his brother since he was like 8. Good call on the Season 1 profile.
Having said that though, ha, msu11y28. I almost hope we actually get to see that one day. "My name is Michael Scoffield, and I have some questions about my cable bill." *8-second steely-eyed glare* Dunnnn!
T-Bag has become way more interesting than I ever would have thought. Robert Knepper pretty much owned this episode. This show has really cornered the market on morally ambiguous characters, which is no small feat. And I love me some moral ambiguity.
And yes, Sucre and C-Note both like their women caramel-colored. Mrs. C-Note is prettier though. And less boring.
5 of 9 | Posted by Loula
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Posted on February 22, 2007 10:04 AM
i must concur with the praise of robert knepper as t-bag. i still think his is the most improbable plot thread (six words: veterinarian performs hand transplant sans anasthesia), but his character gained a new level of depth this week, and knepper's performances are wonderfully varied, from vicious campiness in the early episodes to this week's sensitive and surprisingly believable turn.
it's a bit ironic (although unsurprising) that the best performances are coming from the supporting character actors (stacy keach as warden pope; william fichtner as mahone; knepper and, to a lesser extent, the actress who plays sarah) rather than the pretty-boy leads. still, even though i think wenty miller is a real ham, you can't deny his charisma. all together, this was a great episode (i even like sucre), and the show seems to be finding its groove again. great recap, loula--
6 of 9 | Posted by jack
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Posted on February 22, 2007 10:43 AM
HUGE kudos to Loula for this amazing recap. Thank you for being there for us.
I always rolled my eyes when people would comment about being at work, reading the recaps, and having to explain to their coworkers about the laughter. But I must say, I just had one of those moments myself. "take care of their Grown Folks Bidness" was my first moment. I got a couple of gopher heads over the cubicle walls but no one approached. "it's actually pretty suggestive, but the music does not start going bow chicka bow wow." This would be about the time the coworkers began to wander by to see what was so funny. YOU try to find something legitimately amusing about the “query” (wink, wink) you are running. It ain't easy, people!
StreetHassle: "bringing articulation back" Doesn't have the same ring as SexyBack but it'll do.
7 of 9 | Posted by RealityTV4Me
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Posted on February 23, 2007 8:35 AM
One more thing....it would be highway robbery if Robert Knepper didn't win an Emmy for his performance this season. Of course, that would be the least of the charges against him.
8 of 9 | Posted by RealityTV4Me
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Posted on February 23, 2007 8:40 AM
Linc and Kellerman should have taken those guys' guns.. in fact, if they took away every agent's gun at every possible moment, it would resolve a lot of immediate future complications
9 of 9 | Posted by lola
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Posted on June 17, 2007 11:13 AM