Rookie Blue: "In Plain Sight"

Lookie at me getting a thoughts up in a timely manner.....Woo hoo!!

* Well Luke. I never liked you, but I respected you....Until you cheated. Then, I was done with you. The ONLY thing I give you kudos for is not denying it when Andy confronted you with the truth. I wonder though if you would have EVER owned up to it had you not been caught, or if you would have pulled the "I'm not going to tell her, because it would only hurt her...." line. See. to me that's just the coward's way out....You don't care anything about her pain (or you wouldn't have cheated in the first place) you just don't want to face the consequences and of your actions and admit that you were a jerk. So...you play the "this won't ever happen again (yeah right!) she'll never find out so I just won't tell her...." Here's a hint: They always find out. One way or another, they ALWAYS find out. Soooo....She found out, you admitted it, she left you (and your engagement ring...That was meant for SOMEONE ELSE) behind. Good!

* Not one word of interaction between Sam and Andy, so it was a bit of a downer ep for me and my texting buddy, but the one scene I LOVED and have watched over and over again is the undercover scene when Sam, Traci, Andy, and Jo took down the guy that was setting up his girlfriend....LOVED how subtle everything was until everything exploded into action and as the music played, guns were drawn, rights were read, the girlfriend was held back, and the guy was cuffed...AWESOME scene!!! And...Sam and Andy were at least in the same area....Bonus points!!

* I do want to know if that slide into the way was scripted and Jerry was supposed to do that or if Noam Jenkins tripped on his way into the scene and they just kept rolling....Either way, I loved it, and give props to Ben Bass and Enuka Okuma for keeping a straight face, because I was cracking up!!

Next week looks like we get lots of Sam and Andy.....Yay!!! Here's to movin' forward!!!

Rookie Blue: "Stung"

No, I didn't forget to blog about this episode....I just didn't have much to say about it. Wanted to get SOMETHING up about it before tomorrow nights episode though.

Two minutes of Sam and Andy doesn't give me much to go on, the rest of the story lines felt like fillers, and and the only thing I COULD talk about is the whole Luke/cheating issue. That would just serve to get me on my "reasons why cheating is NOT okay...." soapbox and nobody really wants that, do they? Didn't think so.

Hoping to have LOTS of good things to say after tomorrow's episode!

She's Here!!!

My amazing friend, Liz and her husband DK welcomed their baby girl, Jordan Leigh into the world Sunday afternoon!

I won't post a picture without their consent, but I'm sure Liz will post some on her blog soon. Until then, take my word for it....Jordan is BEAUTIFUL!

Welcome to the world, sweet Jordan and a huge congratulations to Liz and DK. Thrilled beyond words for you guys and know God has and will continue to bless you! Praying for you always and love you all so much!

Fresh Mercy!

It's been one of those weeks where I've just felt like a horrible Aunt. I had to be really stern with both Alexis and Austin on different occasions this week. Just for simply not paying attention and doing what they were told. Each incident happened on different days and while everyone seemed back on good terms with each other, at the end of each day I would beat myself up saying I was too hard on them and should have handled it differently. I questioned whether or not they knew how much I adored them or if I would be thought of from here on out as a "mean Aunt..."

Last night, I was (over)thinking things that went on this week, when Rod Stewart's "Have I Told You Lately...." came on the radio. That was all it took for me to end up in tears. I prayed for God to ease my heart, and for Alexis and Austin to know how much I loved them.

This morning, I was getting dressed for work, when Alexis bursts through my bedroom door and made a beeline for me with a hug that nearly knocked me over...My heart soared! Austin wasn't far behind with a hug so tight it took my breath away! Each acting as if I'd never said a harsh word to them.

We giggled and laughed until eventually, both "helped" me finish getting dressed offering various opinions on my hair (which, at the time, was in DESPERATE need of a cut. Thankfully, that happened this afternoon). Then we headed to the living room where Alexis crawled in my lap the two of us watched as Austin attempted to juggle.

God's mercies are new every morning and that was never more evident than in the hugs of the two most precious people in my life!

Flashpoint: "Personal Effects"/"Good Cop"

Continuing to play blog catch up and posting my thoughts about the past two weeks "Flashpoint" episodes since I didn't post an entry on last week or this week. For the purpose of ease, I'm just combining my thoughts on BOTH episodes into one entry.

* I LOVE the fact that Canada and the U.S. are FINALLY watching the SAME episodes at the SAME time!! Welcome to season four!

* Ed! Canadians had to wonder for MONTHS if he was going to survive, and it wasn't easy on the U.S. viewers either who only had to wait a few weeks.

* Loved how the team came together under the face of incredibly intense scrutiny to bring down the guy who shot him. Their family, it's what they do!

* Clarke!!!!! So nice to see you again!

* Ed refusing surgery until he coached his wife through labor....So sweet! Incredible coaching by the way. So much hinged on keeping Sophie calm, and Ed did it so well. I get that as Team Leader, that's his JOB in the field, but this was his WIFE and unborn daughter we're talking about! *I* probably would have been FREAKING OUT....But Ed was calm, and focused, and was able to LOVE his wife with nothing but words....LOVED IT!!!! Incredible scenes!!!

* I shall never think of or see fireflies again and not think of Ed and Sophie.

* Loved Parker taking charge of the hostage situation, and asking each member of they wanted to stand down, and each member's emphatic reply being along the lines of "No way!" Love my Team One!

* I may be one of the few that's NOT sold on Sam and Jules.

* Ed making promises to his newborn daughter, Izzie, and then taking her out to introduce her to the team....Great scene!

*So, ep two of the season picks up four months later....Interesting, but it got Ed back into uniform that much quicker so I'll take it!

* I knew it was gonna be anything BUT a "routine escort" when Team One has to get involved, it means NOTHING is "routine."

* I love Parker, and he's a great negotiator, but I LOVE when Ed gets the chance to talk people down....He does it SO well. Which is why he needs to be back in the Team Leader position sooner than later....No offense, Sam.

* And we finally learn that Ed is planning to quit the team...

* Or so he thinks until his wife and sweet Iz makes an appearance and once she sets the ground rules, Ed is back in! GREAT scene with those three!!! "You're Dad is a rock star..." Hugh Dillon must've LOVED that line since Hugh Dillon IS indeed a rock star....Several of his songs have even been on the show. True story!

* "It's good to have you back....." Well said, Parker! It IS good to have Ed, and ALL of Team One back on our T.V. screens! Can't wait to see what other incredible stuff season four has to offer!!!!

Rookie Blue: "Heart & Sparks"

Sorry this is a few days late. We had a VBS hot dog supper Thursday night and I BARELY made it home in time for my weekly RB texting date. By the time it was over, had to shower and get to bed so I could be up early for the final day of VBS. So, didn't have time to blog.

In other news, I found out another person blogs the SAME way as I do....With bullet points, mostly relating to Andy/Sam. I've gone back and forth as to whether to add more detail in my explanation, but once I found her blog and saw she did the same thing, I felt better. So, enough babble....On with my thoughts:

* I LOVE how Sam and Andy casually walk to parade talking about stuff (mostly Andy's love life) but nonetheless, it's casual, comfortable, and so natural.

* I HEART the fact that Oliver totally knows Sam has feelings for Andy telling him he's NOT going in the building. "Sam, she's fine...." and the slight crack in Sam's voice as he yelled at Oliver for "letting her go in there in the first place!" Oh, how he loves her!

* Andy is #3 on Sam's speed dial!!! Still wondering who number 1 & 2 are....Di and I are guessing his Mom and Sis.

* "I'm right here..." in response to Andy asking where he was..What he didn't say was, "I'm not going ANYWHERE till you're out of there...." And the "I'm here if you need me, okay?" Totally "Awwwwwwww......" worthy!

* Have I mentioned how much I love Oliver??? "When she gets out, might be a good time to talk to her." Sam-"About what?" Oliver: "Ya know....Things." Oliver SO knows. But then, Sam makes it pretty obvious....He was BROODING over the fact that Andy was in there and there wasn't anything he could do for her....Brooding I tell ya!

* And their eyes....They did all the talking when Andy and Sam finally saw each other. Not a word was spoken, the eyes said it all. And the way he gently helped her out....Say it with me..."Awwwwww......."

* Loved how he had Andy's back and defended her instincts, which turned out to be right, by the way!

* Love Traci and Jerry....But I'm getting a little annoyed at Traci for living with her ex (and using her son as that excuse) and still wanting to be all bright and shiny with Jerry. It's not fair to Jerry! Pick ONE and go with it, Traci....This is NOT okay!

* Gail- Thank you for having a heart tonight.

* Love the fact that Noelle might be getting a love interest and having the baby she so desperately wants the natural way because of it!

* The locker room scene....WOW! Sam-"I'm there when it matters!" Yes, Sam. You are indeed! And Andy calling his name as he was leaving and him thinking she wanted a ride....My question, what DID she want to say?

* Sam said "Okey dokey" YES HE DID!!!!! I wonder if that was an ad lib on Ben Bass' part. Either way....LOVED IT!!!!

* Andy must have felt sucker punched as she peeked in Luke's hospital room to see him smiling and laughing with Jo (especially after she was telling Sam that she had tried EVERYTHING to get Luke to smile to no avail).

* Is it wrong that I was giddy when she turned around, dumped the plant she'd brough Luke in the trash and headed for the exit? Oh yeah, the door just opened REAL wide for Andy and Sam.....GO THROUGH THE DOOR YOU TWO!!!!

And with that...I anxiously await next weeks episode...How I LOVE this show!

VBS "Duh!" Moment of the Day!

Jackie walks into the office...

Jackie: "Natalie, have you seen my keys?"

Me: "Where did you last leave them?"

Jackie: "I don't know....That's why I can't find them!"

We then proceeded to double over in laughter....Yep, go ahead and say it...."Heeeeeere's your sign!"

Rookie Blue: "Bad Moon Rising"

I have to tell you, I watch a LOT of television (Duh!) and with every show I wait thirty minutes before I start watching to allow my DVR to get ahead so I can FF'd through commercials. I haven't been able to do that with Rookie Blue because I'm always so excited that I just can't wait. I can honestly say, this is the ONLY show I watch, that I watch LIVE. My friend Diana and I have a texting date every week where we text throughout the show, and really get going during commercial breaks. Makes the breaks fly by and makes watching the show that much more fun to watch when you're going, "Awww.....Poor Sam!" Or "Ok, didn't think THAT would happen!!" It's a blast! So, thanks to Diana for being as excited about the show as I am and making every Thursday night so much fun! Now, on with the show thoughts.......

- Why must they start such a great show by testing my gag reflex with that "proposal?" Blech!!!

-Di and I totally called the ring belonging to Jo and Andy just happening to find it! He has NO intention of proposing....The ring wasn't even ANDY'S, but the guy had to cover his rear and ask the question! He certainly didn't ACT like a guy HAPPY to be getting married when everybody was congratulating him....

-Poor Sam--He's got no choice but to stay quiet, his eyes say it all though!

-Am I the only one that cracks up at the way Sam casually chews that gum? :-D

-Okay, so maybe it's the fact that I grew up with a cop, but when the perp goes off running, isn't the cop supposed to go AFTER the guy and not literally STOP and check on his partner? I know he loves her and he's concerned, but had that been ANYBODY else, Sam would have kept running and and checked on his partner AFTER he caught the guy....Unless she was "down" which she wasn't. Let's face it, the ONLY reason he stopped, and the only reason the perp got away was because Sam hesitated.! He loves her, and I love him for that!!

- Gail--You had me in your corner until tonight.

- Traci and Jerry--SO CUTE!!!

- Luke getting shot--Wow! He basically just told the guy....Shoot me. And he did. Very GA finale like.

- Sam finding Luke--GREAT acting from Missy!!! LOVED how Sam took control and got Andy to calm down in the process..."Andy! Look at me! He's gonna be fine, alright! He's still alive!

- And how ironic is it that Andy and Jo sit out in the waiting room together....Jo for Luke and Sam for Andy. Di said it best: "The two in the hall in love with the two in the room that haven't figured out they don't really love each other...." Amen!!!

Every week I love this show even more!!! And there's another show I love that's back tomorrow (Friday) night with NEW episodes......FLASHPOINT! Be ready for another entry with episode commentary!! :-)

Update on Escapee

Click HERE to read the details of his capture!

Thanks to each and every law enforcement officer that has worked tirelessly to catch this guy!