Michael's neurologist is concerned about his medical history and wants to admit him, just for a couple of hours, so they can monitor him while they wait for the MRI results. By the time Sara convinces him it's a good idea to like, not die, if possible, they see cops in the lobby and freak the hell out. This is also the exact moment when Linc tries to call him re: the bomb situation so Michael can't answer. On their way out, they run right into Dr. Neurologist, who tells them it's really, really a bad idea to leave now, and also, he's not stupid, he knows who they are. Well, you're the only not-stupid person in town, Doc, because the prime players in the hugest news story ever - escaped prisoners, government conspiracies, faked deaths, assassinations - have been gallivanting around LA all season with no problem. Doc says those cops aren't there for them, and he's not going to turn them in, but Michael scurries off anyway, Against Medical Advice. Sara begs the doctor to call them when he gets the results.
"I fear my boobs' cover has been blown! Not literally though."
There's a knock at Self's door, and who should come strolling in but the mysterious Booberella. "I messed up," she stammers, and it's clear all of a sudden that she's in cahoots with our friend Don. Cool. And they sent her over a week before T-Bag got there, which means Self knew Gate was important before Michael and everybody showed up, right? Or at least before they had the bird book. Interesting. She slipped up and said Whistler's name, and by the way, this assignment is a real pain in the ass. No kidding, she's been tied up and smacked around, I hope she's getting serious overtime and a generous per diem. He offers to reassign her but she says she's sticking this one out; she really believes they can bring the Company down. And thus begins Booberella Deathwatch 2008.
Mahone's still trying to reason with Baker when he gets a staticky underground call from Linc regarding Sucre's predicament. He's outside trying to get a better signal when he sees the besuited thugs crawling around. He tells Baker the Company is moving Scylla, and they're here cause whatever he did for them all those years ago? He's gonna have to do it again. Baker tells Mahone he's known about their little break-in plan for months, presumably when Whistler started all this mess, and they'll never even get past the first wall. "What's gonna stop me? The mine field?" Sounds pretty likely to me, yeah, but it makes Baker realize they've gotten further than he expected. Before he can respond, Mahone whispers "please don't say anything" and slips away just as the thugs arrive and grab Baker. Damn, not even a perfunctory "please come with us, sir?" Rude! Mahone's made it out to his car, and Mrs. Baker comes squealing up beside him. She points out a dirt road that will get him away safely, and she hands him a sheet of paper. "He won't help you," she says about Baker. "This will." It's the titular legend - the one Mahone bluffed about earlier, the one that's the key to deciphering the Scylla blueprints. High five for Mrs. Baker!
Sucre is understandably reluctant to move his foot so Gretchen can disable the bomb, especially since Gretchen has just told him that keeping still is what's keeping him intact. She's a complicated woman. No, the point is that he's got the pressure on it juuuust right to not engage the firing pin, so he has to keep that exact amount of pressure on it while he moves his foot enough for her to reach it. Sucre is on the verge of tears, saying he can't do it, but Gretchen raises a number of good points here: a) Everybody wants Scylla, so she has negative incentive to blow anybody up; b) If it goes off, Sucre loses a foot, but she, being down on the ground tinkering with the thing, loses a face; and c) What the hell else does Linc have in mind? Bomb squad? SWAT team? The MythBusters guys? Lots of pillows?
If only Bellick were here to relieve the tension with some offensive racist remark!"
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Comments (4)
This was a really good episode, and I loved the recap! Ive been looking forward to it since i saw this episode. They really made me sad about bellick dying, and they did a good job showing everyone grieving. Cant wait for next weeks episode!
1 of 4 | Posted by amarie_luvsTV | Posted on November 15, 2008 8:27 AM
I've heard rumors that this is the last "break out" for this show. I thought it was wearing a little thin, but I always liked it. Maybe they can make it "Parole Violator".
2 of 4 | Posted by chooch850 | Posted on November 15, 2008 11:13 PM
Yeah, I sort of can't believe it made it to 4 seasons really. There was talk of a spinoff with different characters and a female lead - sort of like the different CSIs and Law & Orders - but I don't know what's going on with that. This season is like a big dumb caper movie though, like Ocean's 11 or something, highly implausible but cool enough for it not to matter. We still have 12 episode left this season, so who knows what the hell else they'll come up with? This was my favorite in a long time though.
3 of 4 | Posted by loula | Posted on November 16, 2008 1:33 PM
it's incredible to think that they made this show last. remember when it was lumped into the same category as short-lived "reunion"? i remember fox execs saying they had a plan for both shows to continue for multiple seasons. truly survival of the television fittest.
what makes this show is the acting. it's so good that if the plot is contrived, you just don't care. exactly like ocean's 11. that being said, i think this season is incredibly strong. season 2 was the only one that suffered from the plot limitations.
keep it going. long live prison break! and great recapping as always :)
4 of 4 | Posted by baymenxpac | Posted on November 17, 2008 1:36 PM