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This youtube video wonderfully explains that this episode is, and the series was, about Rebecca, and moreover Rebecca's and Jack's love story.

I meant it was Gerald MacRaney that was Dr. K in both timelines.

Same actor.

The last three seasons of this series had really no, or very little, Jack storylines. He was in support of the other main character storylines. He definitely wasn't in the show as much. If I recall he would show up for maybe one or two scenes per episode at best, especially this last season. Rebecca's recent memory, as she progressed in her disease, was lost. Of course she recognized Miguel as her caretaker and called out for him when she felt lost. Did she "know" that he was her husband. I doubt it. At Kate's wedding to Phillip she mistook Kevin for Jack and chastised Randall when he said that his father was dead.

Obviously you haven't seen the rest of the series yet.

Only my oldest daughter was given a family name as her first name. Actually her middle name is also a family name. My other two have family names as their middle names.

I do agree that the writers chose to show the Rebecca/Miguel marriage as less passionate and to some I can see it as dismissive. I always go back to the premise of the show that the love that Rebecca & Jack had, and the family they created and how his early passing affected their lives. All other characters and storylines were supporting that premise. That is why I think the show's last episode was perfect in its simplicity. Even the kind of cringe worthy reference made by the Big Three of thinking of themselves first when thinking of family. I love Call the Midwife!

I'm in my 70's and not out to pasture either. However, love is expressed differently as one grows older. We shouldn't compare Jack's and Rebecca's love and marriage to Rebecca's and Miguel's. They both loved her and she loved both of them at different times in her life. I never dismissed Rebecca's marriage to Miguel, I just felt the strong bond between Jack and Rebecca. I don't think it was necessary to show scenes of Miguel and Rebecca kissing and cuddling to understand that they loved each other.

Of course Rebecca loved Miguel. She spent 20+ years of her life with him. It was a different love than she had for Jack, more settled. But I have say her love life with Jack was more physically passionate. Rebecca and Miguel got together when they were both in their mid to late 50's. They seemed to have had a lovely physical relationship, but it lacked the passion that she had with Jack. JMO.

Well he is the first name in the credits. I give him credit for taking a supporting role in the past three seasons. How many lead actors would be that gracious.

Often times when an actor breaks out from the ensemble with awards and recognition, TPTB have a tendency to highlight that actor's storyline.

Miguel was mentioned in her obituary. As we saw in the last episode, Miguel was on the train and Rebecca recognized him, but she went to where her attachment was, to Jack. One can acknowledge that Rebecca had 2 very deep loves in her life and still understand that she would spend eternity with one. If that is what one believes happens after death.

Again, I'm pretty much the outlier. I actually thought this was a perfect ending for this show. Simple with a message. Enjoy the small moments, live in the present. Don't forget the past, but don't be in a hurry to get to your future. If you think about it, this show has pretty much been about this white family adopting a black child and doing their best to raise him with as much love as they did their own biological children. Family is not necessarily the one you are born into, but the one you make. I wasn't at all bothered by the last scene of Jack enjoying his family and Randall looking at his Dad. I actually loved it. I haven't re-watched the episode yet, as I always do a re-watch. I will probably return with more insight. Right now, I'm satisfied and will miss this show and the Pearson family.

Of course the William scenes were filmed a few years ago. The train scenes a month or so ago. RC Jones has had a double lung transplant since he left the show after the earlier seasons, so he probably is much healthier now. Thus the fuller face.

I recall Gerald McRaney in his acceptance speech as Emmy winner for guest actor in TIU first season, referred to Milo and Mandy as his colleagues and his masters. Quite the praise.