Why do I think Diego and Lila's relationship was toxic? (Part 3)
I promised to continue these posts, so here we go…
Lila unexpectedly returns to the scene, shocking Diego with the revelation of "their son," Stanley, whom she hands it over to him to take care of him before leaving to handle her own business. She later comes back, only to almost immediately leave again with Five to deal with the strange events unfolding.
She also tells Diego that it's over between them, that she hasn’t seen him in ten years, and that she has slept with many other people in the meantime. In reality, for her, it had only been a few days. As for the truth behind her other words—well, that's up to you to decide...
When Lila and Five return, Lila immediately starts treating Diego differently. Maybe it’s because of Five’s little nudge when he told her that Diego probably truly loves her, but also because another apocalypse is approaching, and time is precious.
Diego is confused by her sudden change in behavior, but he doesn’t resist for long before slipping back into old times with her…
Waking up is not so pleasant when they discover that Stanley has disappeared somewhere and they have to go looking for him in an unknown part of the hotel where they think he has escaped.
Diego finds out another shocking thing, that Lila lied to him and Stanley is not their son, but the son of her friend. Diego is understandably upset that she lied to him about something like this.
And should I mention that their joint action, just the two of them, ended with Diego losing two fingers?
Lila later reveals to him the reasons why she made something like that up and admits that she is actually pregnant with his child. She’s scared but wants them to try being a family. Lila tells him that she thinks he'll be a good father after seeing him with Stanley. Diego asks for time to think about it.
Meanwhile, the situation with the approaching apocalypse escalates.
Later, he gives her back her bracelet and tells her that he chooses her and wants to give them another chance. Apparently, despite all the lies, duty to the child was a priority for him.
At Luther and Sloane's wedding, Lila watches them and remarks that they are just like them. Diego disagrees, so Lila slaps him, to which he responds that this is more like them.
A pretty clear nod to the fact that romance isn't something Diego feels he needs in his life, while Lila’s expression suggests that she probably does. (This will be important later for S4.)
A new mission is about to begin and Diego immediately switches into hero mode and Lila goes a bit on the sidelines. Let's face it, this doesn't seem like ideal behavior towards a pregnant partner, even if Lila isn't made of sugar, her surprised expression says it all.
Diego wants Lila to stay safe for the sake of their baby. But she wants to go like everyone else and Lila doesn't like him making decisions for her.
- Look, Diego, you said you choose me, right? Well, this is who I am. I'm a fighter. Just like you.
- I only said that because I thought you'd be nice to me.
- If you wanted nice, you'd be with someone else.
Short scene, but interesting. Lila doesn't want to show her true emotions and fears in front of Diego, which she tells him later. She also doesn't want anyone else in the family to know about her pregnancy.
Lila and Diego go into danger together. Lila apparently has no problem taking care of herself, but Diego again makes the decision for her when he wants to protect her by locking her in the hotel's operations room (or whatever it is). Lila has to take care of herself later anyway in order to rejoin the group.
Diego may like it a little spicy, but I still think Lila often compensates for her fluster over the situation with her slaps.
lies (again), communication issues, incompatible expectations, and the desire to decide what’s best for the other person.
Honestly, I get Diego’s point—he's worried about their child (which is fair)—but it's also a sign that he believes he knows what’s best for Lila and that he can make decisions for her without her consent, which is definitely not okay.
It's also very clear that their glue is the child—whether it's Stanley or later their actual baby.
Diego has no problem having fun with Lila (sexually) but often very clearly hesitates if she's the ideal woman for life - but after all, no one can blame him for that because Lila has lied to him a lot and no healthy relationship can be based on there being so much deception. Still, I think he wants to be a good father to their child.
But... The apocalypse has been averted (for now), and Lila and Diego walk off into the sunset. Or not?
Analysis of Season 4 coming soon.
