Some idle speculation following the winter trailer..
A few thoughts which came to mind upon reviewing Serena’s scenes in the trailer. I’ve no idea if they mean anything more profound than mere sleep-deprived musings, but here’s a couple of points which caught my eye...
A new locket?
Apart from looking so much more at peace with herself than in her last episode, it looks as if Serena’s got a new necklace- has her usual gold chain locket been replaced by a new pendant (a gift from a certain absent trauma surgeon perhaps?)
This necklace/silver chain also seems to make an appearance in some of the AAU behind the scenes photos, which suggests it’s a more permanent addition to Serena’s attire (like the locket).
Somewhere outside of the hospital?
Also, it appears that Serena is meeting Hanssen at a mystery venue more than once (different blouses, different earrings), including the pink blouse from her first day back at Holby (plus gold earrings) and a new red patterned blouse teamed with green-tinted earrings (which also appear in a separate scene). It looks like a bar/restaurant or even a theatre-esque venue from the looks of the furnishings and the presence of other people who are seated at tables.
Either way, I think it’ll be great to see how her return unfolds. I’d be really up for seeing her support Hanssen in the same way he eventually supported her in her grief after Elinor’s death and arranged her sabbatical. They’ve both lost their only child barely a few months apart, on hospital premises, with existing regrets over their relationship with their children (not spending enough time together etc.) and unanswered questions hanging over their children’s individual behaviour around the time of their deaths, so it will be interesting to see how Serena might be able to support Hanssen in what looks like a potential PTSD/breakdown storyline brewing for him.
I can’t wait for February! :D
