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Yes, Nels was a good dad, Harriet spoiled the kids, but he didn't. They really weren't "bad" most of the time and Willie turned out to be more mischievous than a bully etc. Albert did some not so nice things, wasn't Charle's fault per se. He smoked, caused havoc with that, lied about the bees, put in ad so Nel's would lose items in his store he paid for, got on drugs. I think Willie was much less stress.

That's odd, I worked in hospital for 14 years and near OB ward. Some yelled, mostly young, but most grunted and gave those noises they do when pushing. I asked my doc once why some women yelled like they were stabbed and he said most aren't needed, they are usually young and scared and not focusing . Some have back labor which is awful but they high piercing screams are not common. I'm lucky my 3 without drugs weren't bad, it wasn't a cakewalk but fairly quck and without fanfare. I'm glad they show the spectrum on CTM.

I didn't see it but I don't think it was much of the story. It was always about Matthew and Trixie. She cared for him but you didn't see the bonding, the motherly love you would from others. That was the script. She didn't even have a script line about "who is going to watch him in US while you work? " Can you imagine as a mom having your husband take your child far away and just some tears....no this wasn't written well all around.

Graham was adorable and of course Charles like with Albert, got his Pa off the sauce and "well" in a few days...he even told him about his stash. No AA needed, St Charles led the way. If it was only this easy in real life. Sadly it's very hard to just give up alcohol when it was that bad and that long but you wanted to believe it. It's not that funny, but one time I laughed when Caroline said that about not separating the boy from his dad, thinking she would get another child, little did she know what the future entailed . : )

That was an odd (but sweet) story. Charles didn't have money either for that and did break the rules but of course for the greater good. Thank God, the newsman was there......with some sarcasm. Again the kids cause their parents angst and leave others to worry and do their chores and just break the law. When you first see it and then watch it later, at least I saw it differently. At least it wasn't Mary, she would have been grounded for life. ; )

I think I read CTM has 2 more years. I keep thinking when I watch it, how wonderful to end it with a reunion of some of the old cast at possibly a funeral . Sister Monica Joan is the oldest and if she had a peaceful death and they honored her with a memorial/funeral, and word got out to old friends, how lovely to have them all come to see the woman, the Sister who interacted and loved them so much. Chummy, Jenny, Patsy, Delia etc. Most have said they are open to a cameo or one time visit but I know negotiations and money etc would also be part of it. I think since wakes bring so many together who never see each other, it might be a mix of sadness and joy which is what the show is so good at.

You might be right but I put all the bad writing which is odd for the show, onto what happened behind the scenes and they made as much fit their agenda as they could. Next year will be interesting. I was a minority in that maybe, I didn't want them married, it was "too pat" with his wife dying and so obvious. I didn't like the "savior" part and it all just rubbed me the wrong way. So whatever happens, it happens but I look forward to everyone else more.

Re Lucille, she left and they didn't plan on it. She wanted Cyril to stay on the show and not lose his job. They did what they could in not killing her off (thank you!) She might make a cameo for some money to finalize things but I hope the pink elephant is dealt with next year. From an interview then https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20230302165734/call-the-midwife-leonie-elliott-addresses-cyril-zephryn-taitte-future/

I was wondering why I never really heard of it but it was a good run. I FF through a few parts as I got to know the characters and didn't want to hear certain dribble but most was entertaining. It was my first love/hate watch in a long time. I haven't found a replacement. Few years before being sick had me find The Good Wife and I loved that. Better acting and I missed that too.

They've left it hanging and concentrated on other characters. The actress who played Lucille (although not up to her) really wanted them to give him another story line and felt bad her desire to leave effected him. I think the divorce will happen but it will be after he sees there is life without her and comes to grip with it. Probably be in one episode and slowly they might have him start to see the "not religious " midwife who will be a different type than Lucille (she also needs a divorce) I think they kept Sr Julienne on the back burner with so many new faces but she is the heart of Nonnatus House and probably will be there to mentor when needed. I liked the old episode where her old beau Charles came and then this one I almost forgot about. Season 9 where she takes off her habit. Call the Midwife | Season 9, Episode 5 Clip: Sister Julienne's Revelation | PBS - YouTube

and there was never anything but the "big, bad city" where everyone is drunk, nasty and mean and people die (John Jr) or get on drugs (Albert) or Walnut Grove where everything was "perfect" but people were still mean, bigoted at times, got raped, swindled, abused their kids, the list goes on. It was like they had to knock you over the head with how awful the city was but what did they do.....move there again!

I think he did once and Mary got kicked by the horse....those chores can be a pain. It took him forever to pay for the shoes for the kids, all the crap he bought, poor Nel's. Good thing they had a nice cushion.

I had to laugh reading about his friendship with Jonathan in The Inheritance when Garvey buys the farm and he's like "anyone but you!" I wanted Mr Edwards to pop in and say "Ok I'll buy it, I'm upgrading from my shack". ; ) In the recap they reminded me that Nel's had to take a hit from fending off the real auction participants knowing "Charles would be good for all the goods" Yea.....I don't think he ever had a good crop after that.

Patrick talked of how Merle was so kind to him when his dad when sick. He never told him he knew but he was there for him. This is a nice interview. I didn't realize that Patrick and Matthew were both adopted like the Gilbert kids.

Merle's acting on LHOP was a bit wooden, probably how he thought of the character. Mr Edward's was more lively. Maybe he thought he was too boring or one dimensional to have more of a story line. You are right though, Harriet did, Nel's the Ingall's, Mrs. Whipple, the lady who faked her wake, etc.

Yes, that was nice. I wonder if they had him have a son (the up and coming dentist) to have him possibly be in the show again or at least have Ms Higgins mention him or go to his graduation etc.

She must have just seen the woman was Hindu and the name Victor didn't matter. I just thought it was odd back then that they would connect people. Some even today have a hard time

Yes, I wish they didn't rush finding her son and his death in one episode. I found my only complaint was the constant going back and forth with so many plots. Ms Higgins is talking about her son, a woman is screaming in labor and back and forth, it felt choppy to me this episode vs others. Maybe because one one was more emotional than others. I didn't feel anything bad was going to happen with May so I wasn't as invested. I didn't know if you could leave something back then, but maybe in the that country you could. I wonder if Harry will make an appearance or at least have Ms Higgins say she is visiting him or going to graduation.

We are switching to epic in a month and Yale Hospital's Epic and Hartford, another hospital will all connect so you don't have to have multiple accounts. My smaller group, Gyn has a different one but she can log into Epic without a problem.

Her hair has looked kind of odd lately, stiff and brassy. Is that why? I didn't realize there was only one more. Was the shorter season planned or cut short for other reasons? I guess they had less time to move them along, but fans had pretty good ideas they didn't agree with and thought this was better, but they also could have not had the downfall, Trixie a money hungry "Lets spend" kind of girl and just had them move somewhere where she could drop in to visit but not so far. The son Jonty is a bit of thorn, if he stayed and she was "motherly" to him, who would mind him and if Dad takes him, which is happening, who will watch him when he's busy at work. A stranger? Poor kid, he loses his mom, second mom didn't really connect, now Dad is taking him off to another country, he'll be resilient but not want to connect much.

Finale already!!! : ( I haven’t cried with this show in a while, but that hug with Miss Higgins and her son broke me. Very emotional and very real story. Love her relationship with Phyllis too and I still hope a little bit, that Sgt Woolf can visit her again. They were sweet. I didn't understand how Ms Higgin's knew about "Victor" when she thought of him as "John" or how they knew where she was or had a photo of her young. Was it explained and I missed it? I'll suspend reality either way because it was well done despite. This synopsis didn't explain it either https://www.whattowatch.com/features/call-the-midwife-season-13-ending-explained-a-devastating-death-and-trixies-exit The Mother's Day award twist was nice and well deserved but Reggie's planter was definitely sweet and would be much loved by his mom. I'm glad May's story line was tied up in a bow and mercifully Trixie was put off to the US before she fell down the rabbit hole and was aloof or cold with any more patients. They ruined her character and it wasn't needed. Her brother was welcome respite. I'm also happy the blackmailer got his walking papers and was afraid that would go on longer and be a soap opera like side story. Maybe a divorce will be neatly done by next season.

I didn't see any pics of Sherri at Simi but maybe like Lynwood she came later. I doubt highly though both of them were in the same place without one photo together. She was on CT's list to come and I thought how it seemed odd not to have him too ; )

I was so shocked Sister Julienne told Matthew about how unimpressed she was with Tom's ring...she's a nun and telling him to buy her a big ring. Ugh. It was so out of character as many fans pointed out to butt in that way. It wasn't like he was poor. (yet) I'm glad if we get a break from them for a while.

Yes, he said they'd be alike now with his spiritual journey and hers. Mike seemed to be fatherly more with the girls , mostly Laura but Richard Bull said Jon was ignored by their mom vs MG. She was more popular etc. He could have used it but I'm sure Katherine and Richard were there too. Obviously he felt little emotion leaving and wanting little to do with anyone which could have been home or work or both but I don't think he didn't love his TV family. If he sent any feelers out it was to Alison and early on some other cast members heard from him, Hard to remember there weren't phones unless attached to a wall or cordless and no email etc. Although the money was good, I think he knows if he does other panels or events, questions will get more personal. You can control a panel, have questions you vetted from fans but once they know something they wont ask the same things. To be gone for 30 years from events and then be "naked" is hard. The elephant in the room that he didn't keep in touch with MG and sporadically with Alison and others wont get ignored forever. The silence from all the kids he knew there on the set and lack of info does too. I thought it was wonderful the French writer Alison tours with now, got the long interviews with Katherine and Richard and they spoke of him while others just barely mention he was there. If he chooses to write a book and not tour with it too much (you have to do something) he would risk opening old wounds but he can gloss over some and concentrate on what memories he has and if he has any photos, share those. Time will tell, but I don't see it unless he needs the money. This is the sweet spot, fans are still interested but it will slowly ebb. (except for the rabid fans who want to date him, lol ) There is a woman on his Instagram in photos with him, who she is, have no idea. Time will tell with that too, if a very significant other or friend.

I was hoping Miss Higgins got to see the "cop" again she liked but he got sick. They were cute together. I agree, with the hullabaloo of the wedding, it would have been a perfect exit. I have to believe something happened too late and it wasn't planned to have the chaos now. Sad but I just minimize that part of the show and concentrate on the others.