CHENFORD 4X12 - THE LONGEST ANALYSIS IN HISTORY
Get ready because this one I'm about to write, will be the longest treatise in history.
Finally, an episode in which the times are well distributed, where all the performers have their space, as it should be! I'll digress a little: I loved Nyla (even if I didn't understand how they decided to handle the pregnancy story - I want to know more right away), Lopez & Wes (I love the way Angela apostrophized that two-bit lawyer and the discussion about the management of their son - it reminded me of when they were arguing with the stopwatch), and then as an Italian to hear them recite even a few words in a fluent Italian, from Rome, really made me happy.
But let's get to the point: LUCY AND TIM WENT TO THE APPOINTMENT.
I will say first that they looked like two fiancés having dinner with a couple of friends (I see a very possible match between Chris and Ashley). Tim's body language said it all (how is it possible that Ashley resigned herself to Bradford's simple apology?). Tim was facing Lucy with his back to her most of the time, he talked to her and they had their own story to tell. One that made them laugh as they looked into each other's eyes, and one that the others could only participate in from afar. Lucy and Tim have an intimacy that goes beyond just friendship. And I'm amazed, again, at how Ashley fell for Tim's two sweet words in the last few scenes.
Since there's so much meat on the fire, and you know I'm long-winded, I'm going to try to analyze everything by step, even the feelings going through Tim right now, since I've read a lot of complaints that the dinner could feel like any date between friends, and that this slow burn may never be ignited.
- THE SCENE AT THE BEACH:
this scene is good because we learn about other facets of Tim, and we get yet another confirmation of how Lucy knows him. I'd love to see the two of them have a day at the beach (maybe they'll delight us!), but I'd put the focus on the "hottest" line. Why would Tim need to reiterate this notion that he's a nice guy, etc., to Lucy? It occurred to me that this is not the first time (it also happened in 4x03 - a very handsome guy) and also in 4x11 when Tim asks Lucy why she is so interested in his love life. It's as if subconsciously Tim is asking Lucy for confirmation in a funny, teasing way. I've been looking for an explanation as to why he's acting this way and how they've handled Tim's feelings this season. While I agree with most of the audience that the writers have left too much ambiguity in some scenes, leaving us with the sole task of interpretation (and wasting precious time as well), it's plausible to believe that Tim is testing the waters, but every time he does it's as if Lucy dampens it by leading Tim to act one way rather than another. Let me explain. I believe that after the prank in 3x09, Tim started to question himself, because although that statement was to get Tim's consent to go UC for Lucy, it had a solid truthful basis. Like the fact that Tim worried that something might happen to her, and the fact therefore that he cared about her more than just a work partner. And it started to work its way into Tim's mind, there were moments for him to confirm (like in 3x14 - both the moment with Nova, and the moment at the wedding), and then 4x01. That's the point we need to get back to. This to me is the moment of complete fulfillment for Tim, but he knows Lucy would reject him (she already did in 3x09), so he doesn't say anything to her, doesn't address the situation. Moving on to episode 3, here Bradford recognizes that calling Lucy back as his partner might give rise to rumors (so this gains more and more confirmation in his head), but again Lucy blocks him. So she rejected him in 3x09, she rejected him here in 4x03 (bringing it down to business). And so Tim's reaction begins. It begins to dawn on his consciousness that perhaps he has misrepresented everything, and, he displaces these feelings as a continuation of the deep friendship between them, and continues undaunted to tell himself that they are just friends. To confirm this he needs someone to push away the feelings he has for Lucy, and so Ashley comes along. It's as if Tim is shying away from his feelings (even though he is aware of them he tries to move on, lying to himself that the two are just friends), and Lucy has to become aware of them again. A situation where Tim was in danger might lead her to reflect.
First, I'd like to point out how Tim immediately asks why Lucy went from wanting to strangle someone the week before, and talking to them like nothing happened afterwards. It doesn't sound in any way like a jealous tantrum. YET. I wonder how he'll take the news that Lucy went out with Chris, on a real date this time.
Next, Tim agrees to go on the date with Ashley to keep the point with Lucy, and his being a control freak. Tim hates doing this sort of thing. And I was reminded of the bet in 4x07. Remember how Lucy was supposed to get Tim to do something out of his comfort zone? Well, if the date had been just between the two of them she would have succeeded just fine, unlike Ashley, who is accommodated, as if he was doing her a favor and IGNORED for the entire evening.
- ASHLEY'S CALL AND SANDFORD'S INVITATION
I'm sure Tim's unscheduled invitation will come back to bite him in future episodes. Still we have confirmation of how Tim purposely did to playfully "annoy" Lucy, and how he immediately thought of her as the person to invite. He knows what she likes (including that restaurant), and he wants to please her.
Where do I start? From her taking her mushroom pancake from his plate? From him letting her? (Again, Tim would never allow anyone to do that).
Gerard's story, her knowing what he wanted to tell even before he started; the laughs, and the looks they gave each other. The fact that she also knows what Tim wants as a funeral ceremony. These are married without really being married!
And through it all Ashley and Chris felt uncomfortable, because that chemistry would make anyone uncomfortable.
Tim then sabotages everything with that comment about the restaurant and how fancy it is. Tim is all about the simple things.
To be with someone you don't have to change who you are. Tim acted like this because he felt guilty towards Ashley, for the affection he feels for her, but not because he is in love with her. A woman, should never settle for being anyone's second choice. Tim agreed to do something he never did because he was sorry about how dinner went. But even contacting the office to declare himself ill, he would never have done so even under torture. Tim does not have to change or even specify that he and Lucy are not partners, because they ARE! and it's so obvious, maybe he doesn't even realize it, but others should see it.
And there is one person who would never change him. Lucy!As for Ashley, and what I was saying earlier. She bought what Tim told her, but she didn't ask herself the correct questions. She sees a duo, who have crazy chemistry, they finish each other's sentences. Chen gave HER dog to Bradford. How can she think she has Tim all for herself and that she might built something with him that will last?For the next few episodes, I think Tim is asking for a break from being his aide . Although from the promo it would seem that the reason is another. And he will break up with Ashley, it’s just a matter of time!For Chris and Lucy, it's a matter of time too, even if they went on a real date. As I said, I point everything on episode 16.I wrote a lot, and I apologize. If you have come this far, thank you, let me know what you think!
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