Exactly, vanardt1! (I have yet to figure out how to quote posts in my replies, but that's what I was trying to do above!) I spent all the Abbie/Danny scenes this episode yelling at my tv! When Abbie told Ichabod that she needed to be truthful with Danny to have a future with him, I shouted, "WHAT!!?!?" And then when Danny asked Abbie if he could kiss her, I screamed, "Nooooooooo!" even before he planted one on her. I hate the two of them together, I don't buy at all that Abbie has feelings for him, I think their chemistry is nonexistent ... I just want to throw rotten tomatoes at the writers!
And why have so many moments where Ichabod says things like talking about not leaving things unsaid ... Only to have both characters share NOTHING!? Annoying.
I agree with something the poster Cynic said about not wanting to endure Abbie mourning Danny if he dies or moping if he betrays her, although I think I'd rather have him betray her and her be angry. I still don't trust him, and think he might be using her. (ITA with everyone wondering where the "bad" FBI guy went. And why is Danny pulling out decanters of alcohol in his office during the workday!? Unprofessional doofus.)
I agree that someone's going to get bumped off soon, but I think, judging from the previews, it could be next week. (Isn't there one more show after next week?). From Ichabod's comment about "Victory comes with a price," it seems a reflection upon death, but he doesn't seem choked up enough for it to be Abbie, Jenny, or even Joe. I think the writers brought Ezra Mills in for more than just a family reunion, but I don't know if it's to save his daughters, sacrifice for them, die for them ... Still don't have a feel for that.
And off-topic, the pink taffy scene was sooooooo predictable! Bah.
I've now watched this episode three times, and as much as I love the story-weaving about the flag, the Star-Spangled Banner, more hidden undergrounds, etc, it's tarnished by the confounding relationship developments or lack thereof.
Lastly, thanks to everyone for the warm welcome on my first post last week! I love these message boards, and hope we find out soon that there's a fourth season on which to ruminate!