Rambling thoughts while rewatching Episode 4x12 “Swipe Left”
Carlos tells TK he is putting too much pressure on this – but says that after listing out his whole ass tea box
Lol – it’s supposed to be fun
My research had told me that the Rabbi would most likely want Carlos to convert.
My 42 years on this planet told me that Tom would be a douchey religious dude that thinks any and all queers are going to hell – I have quite literally heard it my entire life
No wonder that I am so repulsed by organized religion (I don’t care what you practice – just don’t put your beliefs on me.)
I do agree with the Rabbi on not listening to outside forces
TK thought that when Carlos told him that he was married – it was the last of the “difficult conversations”.
Like I said before – If your partner says there is a gaping chasm – there is one.
When can we stop using comas for why we don’t communicate? There have been 26 episodes since the last coma. Just fucking talk.
Or making the secret wife jokes – Each time – TK’s face has NOT been amused – but ha ha funny fucking joke. Please keep joking about the lie you kept from me for our whole relationship.
Carlos’ tone is very dismissive in the kitchen – I get that he likes to avoid things, but that was really trying to avoid it. Not just about the kids thing – but about TK telling him that he feels a rift growing due to their lack of communication on the subject.
I really strongly dislike Mitch Geralds, his wife too but he is just so instantly punchable.
He is lucky he met the 126 post Owen’s punching people stage
He reminds me of a creepy dude that I know – appearance and personality.
High quality manure for a low-quality couple
I love that they brought him in for her love interest.
She really is/was the only one not currently coupled off
I feel like Marjan has had the most consistent storyline this season.
I love the pre-dating training sessions
“How many princes did you kiss babe?” Mateo – I love you – never change
Also – so valid of Nancy to just move on with her dating tutorial as if he hadn’t spoken.
So, is Owen’s safe word rutabaga?
Not sure who was more enamored with the cheating cheater who cheats, but I think it might have been Owen – Marj didn’t go on a fried chicken bender
No fucking thank you on 8 kids – also especially not with that super douche. However – at least he is up front with his preferred spawn count.
I love that she asked on how they would feel about her working after marriage – For her – that is such a huge part of who she is.
Are people still that nuts about Harry Potter? I know that they had to movies & the stupid game that is/coming out, but are people still as into it as that dude was?
So, do we think he really does dog rescue crowd sourcing or did he just google image a dog with deformities for compassion points?
How many days passed in this episode? There were 4 dates in one day, right?
So the training was 1-2 days (I am guessing based on clothing) they probably started the training sessions that shift – so that would be day 1, then day 2 was with Tarlos.
Then the dates – all 4 in one day makes sense – but would it really be that easy to set all 4 up with a 1-day notice?
Plus the officiant day before the shift
Then the shift where they commiserate over dating issues
Leading into the pregnant lady rescue
Then Tarlos talk to their parents – another day (Could be the same day as the shift of commiseration)
Then the next day when they talk at the end
So at least a week total?
This talk in the bunk room makes me very happy that I haven’t had to date since 2007.
Dating rules are fucking stupid and I LOVE NANCY for that.
“You sure you’ve never dated before?” – Mateo
She is so cute though when he texts her – but not as cute as she is with Yusef.
At first, I thought that they set her up with the guys and chaperoned for the one they set up – until Owen fell in love & Mateo made a new friend.
I feel like working the desk in a no-tell motel would be both fascinating and sad as fuck.
I guess Judd had the day off
I do like the parent talks
“Avoid? I don’t avoid.” says Carlos Avoid & Deflect Reyes
This is among the best advice that Owen has given throughout the series
I like that throughout the episode neither of them doubts the love of or for the other.
The only irritating thing for me was Andrea telling Carlos it wasn’t true when he told her that he had only had a relationship with Gabriel until 2 years ago. – That isn’t for her to decide or determine. I would love to get to explore that a bit more – but with Gabriel
I do think that my spec fic was pretty right in the big ways (other than the very self-indulgent venue burning).
I like that we got a confirmation that Paul & Asha are together
Babe - you could have bought a cat – it would be a pet you could pet & wouldn’t cause too many nightmares.
Also – I don’t love that impression either, but I love that they are comfortable being dorks together.
The closing scene in this is the growth I needed to see in Carlos. This was him actually speaking, something that he was truly worried about (he even said as much to his mother in why he hadn’t talked about it before), but doing it anyway. Telling TK that he didn’t want kids, may not ever want them. He knew that TK might not be ok with it, but he still did it.
Through the episode, it felt to me that TK was trying to come to terms with his life picture changing, leading him to the conclusion that, for him, being with Carlos is the more important part of the picture, and he was ok with that. It just took time and thinking.
Lets hope that Carlos can continue having the hard talks instead of deflecting from them.