Well, you guys have already covered most of the things I loved, and found heart-breaking, in that episode. However, one thing I will mention, because it's still bugging me: much as Randall's work sucked, I can't feel too happy that he quit. I mean, clearly his family has a financially lovely life, and we're meant to believe that much of it is due to Randall's job. I can't remember what Beth does, I imagine she has a good job too, but it's Randall's that we hear about, and whose penthouse office we see.
Anyway, if this life is largely funded by Randall's job, his quitting seems to be an act that could have pretty huge consequences. Yeah, I'm guessing he has savings, and that he's so amazing he can get another job immediately, but I still get annoyed when TV shows toss off things like that. I'm sure they'll be just fine, but in real life?
That, and it's breaking my heart that Kate has to carry this guilt, or feels she does. Also-and I'm saying this as someone with a years-long weight problem myself-I can't help being struck with the difference in degrees between adult Kate's weight, and the younger Kates'. Yes, the younger versions have issues too, but it's clear that her weight really rocketed in adulthood, and it seems clear why. This really does my heart.