Dowel Jones

Witness the recent use of social media to brag about your crime, followed shortly by a knock on the front door. "You have the right to remain silent...."

She did take out the trash without being told twice just last week. Unfortunately, it was off camera.

I thought the lawyer worked for the city. Why was she talking about bringing on clients, and eventually landed the prime suspect? Speaking of which, who threw Gabby under the bus? Of course, if you go leaving your confidential case files unsecured on the top of your desk and on your hard drive, shit happens. Hermann hasn't had a get-rich-quick scheme in three episodes now. What are we to think? And where is Pouch? I thought it would have made much more sense during the elevator rescue for one of the firefighters to go back inside and hold the rail for the husband. Taking risks is what the FD does; not leaving the citizenry to fend for themselves. I foresee further complications between the two brothers.

That's what I thought. You're throwing a grenade into an ammunition dump on wheels? Don't worry about shrapnel or igniting propellant on an RPG or anything like that. And did those guys have 1000-round magazines on their weapons? Let me get this straight. Patterson discovers she's being hacked, and figures out that the hacker is the only one who could do it. So they spend 15-30 minutes looking over the computer only to discover she's working from her apartment, which is where they found her working before. Would have made sense to head there right away, but then maybe they would have met the cardboard Russians in the hallway, instead of a semi-deserted industrial area. Why create an app to follow GPS tracking when that is exactly what GPS tracking does anyway? Wouldn't she have seen through that ruse?

If Wick had any sense at all (another rhetorical statement), he would have known the driller's contract specs ahead of time. If the guy had him over a barrel, as often the case when there's a shortage, then you suck it up and renegotiate. If the contract is strong, then you just mention that quitting is called breach of contract. Either way, chasing him off just means that you lose. Bad idea, selling drugs out of the food wagon, especially when you're an outsider to begin with. Won't take long before you have enemies on both sides.

I would love to see the twins stand up and say, "Yeah, you're right. We're out. You have our addresses, mail the checks tomorrow." I'd like to know what kind of tech company holds a retreat that can be entered by any amount of unknown guests. All you need is a good backstory and a "Hello, My Name Is ______ " badge? So the FBI issues Shoot On Sight directives now? Way to take that due process thing to the next level. I think these candidates are behaving like they have watched way to much Survivor and not enough Law & Order.

Personally, I liked Ruth channeling her inner Mags Bennett in that last conversation with Eli.

Laugh out loud moment there.

That actually is true. I don't know how to link to a specific article, but if you go to the online National Geographic Magazine (ngm.com), and go to the June 2015 issue (lead article - marijuana), there is a story about "Nepal's Living Goddesses". They are chosen at a young age and get ushered out of the temple as soon as they reach puberty.

If not Rebecca herself, as that is what they were expecting. I called it right there, though, as a suitcase full of 120# of dead person weighs in at 120#. It can't be rolled over and moved around just like that. The blood on Bonnie's blouse was on her right side in the mirror, if I remember correctly. That would make it on her actual left side. Annalise's wound is on her left side. Maybe they were facing each other when Annalise was shot. Or maybe the DA fell against her when she suffered her head wound.

There's an actual flying model out in Camarillo, CA

I don't understand why Calo (the muck slinger) was killed. Can someone help me out?

Two questions: I missed the first episode of the series, so I'm a bit unsure of the premise. When the House wins every single week, wouldn't it be likely that the high stakes gamblers would take their action elsewhere? Was that President Obama's actual signature on the pardon, or did they just fake it?

The bar: Wasn't Molly's located catercorner more or less from Sta. 51? If so, how did the newbie miss it all during his shift? And how do the ingrates sleep through a dispatch in the middle of the night? If it's not near the station, disregard these questions. Although Hermann's rage was understandable, going loud right after the confrontation might not be the right thing to do. If it was me living in that house, I wouldn't even bother with the cops. I'd go straight to the American Federation of Musicians local with a tape of Hermann's "singing". (smirk) So Gabby slides right into the Arson Investigation Unit. Who would have guessed? By the way, working around burned houses and inhaling the air, even after the fire is out, might be just a little hazardous to baby's health. Side note: Courts have held that usually the authorities need a search warrant to enter premises in search of evidence of arson after the fire has been controlled and the FD leaves the scene. But what the hell. It's Gabby. I didn't quite understand the scene security problem at the car accident early in the episode. Boden was the Incident Commander; why didn't he squawk for the PD as soon as he saw the crowd? That's their job, crowd control. The medics: Shocking a victim with an AED instead of a manual defibrillator? Is CFD in that big of a financial fix? And that accident is totally, totally on the medic. It's their job to clear the victim, not just yell clear. During the car chase underneath the elevated tracks, I was so hoping they would have thrown in a cameo of a black sedan (white doors) with a cop motor, cop tires, and cop suspension speeding in the opposite direction. Toward the Honorable Richard J Daley Plaza.

They gave him the lines tonight, didn't they? It probably felt good for him to take a few inches off their inflated heads. Cyrus earned the title of BadAss Negotiator tonight, but I think he underestimates Grant's vileness and lack of conscience. Once the hearings are over and the spoils of war have been divided, Cyrus is no longer important. He could have an accident, an overdose, a fatal heart attack. Unless he has a secret get out of jail free card. A well placed bribe to a staffer at the Attorney General's office would reveal that Olivia went in to see David Rosen. An intrepid investigative journalist would, after proffering said bribe, then publicly ask why she is conferring with the opposition's attorney. No bueno. I could almost like Olivia's story after the interview, but I can't help thinking that, had it occurred early in S2, it would be so much more believable. But the show has spent the last four years grinding down every character into the most despicable excuse of humanity that I can't feel sorry for anyone. Best giggle-worthy line of the night: "You don't have to jump up and down on the couch. Just smile."

I understand the plot requirements, but what kind of hooker doesn't get the money up front? I'm guessing the cop didn't have the moxie to confront the john, and paid the $50 out of his own pocket. I agree about the finale. It was almost as though ep. 11 was right around the corner. Nosy guy in the bar got a lesson from Rusty on minding your own business. I was expecting Monk to have sided with Rusty and was eliminating his enemies, Godfather style, including turning around and putting two in Patton's head in the car, but that sure ended in a hurry outside the meeting room. Was it Rusty or one of the other heads? Wait til' next season. I did feel sorry for the daughter, knowing she'll get the news shortly in her new home in LA. I like the sticker shock effect when they talk of rents and buying a house back then. And, of course, the pitiful salaries too. My parents bought their home after retirement in 1967 in CA. It was about 1800 sq. ft., big yard, extra apartment/bedroom in back with storage garage. $15,000.

Out of curiosity, what happens to the defendants now? Pretty obvious that the dealer would go on to trial, but they can't really put the FBI agent through it. Yet, they can't just dismiss his case because the dealer's attorney would likely get wind of it and start asking questions. Howard Lyman is going to leave L/A and form up with Alicia, and maybe even Lucca and Louis Canning.

"Ok, guys, this week, let's have Nimah go through a crisis as she discovers a secret about her colleagues" "Nimah left, remember? We still have Raina, so she needs to be the lead on this one." "No, you said Raina was leaving. Wait, was that before the second read-through?" "No, Nimah left. I think. I can't remember. Which one was Raina, anyway?"

I'm rather curious about shootouts. Don't they attract attention, even in cemeteries (ESPECIALLY in cemeteries?) Wouldn't that draw a few dozen PD patrol cars to the scene? I'm guessing there will be a lot of 'splainin' to do, what with all the dead bodies and such. Unless the FBI or the CIA has a flashy-thingy device on hand. And what was with the FBI agents running away from the advancing bad guys there? It's not like there's a shortage of things to hide behind (and fire back) in a graveyard. Agent Evil was just way to jovial for a Deputy Director of the CIA. He must have been channeling Raymond Reddington in his scenes. How does he rate a field assignment, as well as dragging along several operatives with him, without his boss knowing about it?

How Dare You! She's Gabby! (smirk) In real life, it would be obligatory for her to get a new jacket assigned, as the burned one does not meet NFPA standards for protective equipment. Whether she goes on light duty/maternity leave would be immaterial, as she would need the jacket on her return.

The "old coot" was Maurice from the old Northern Exposure show. He did old coot there quite well, too. He always has this facial expression that reminds me of the old saying about Calvin Coolidge looking like someone who was weaned on a pickle. I feel for him though, getting taken by the young dirtbag Hap. I don't feel as sorry for Billy. Kid couldn't organize a two car funeral. He should have been kicking it up just for forcing Hap to overbid on that parcel. Just like the California and Alaska gold rushes, the easiest money was made no in gold mining but in supplying the miners with all the needs of the trade and daily necessities. Go back out to the highway and pick up those washing machines, for Pete's sake. I do have to give props to the costume department for putting Hap in a non-traditional western hat, instead of the obligatory 10 gallon monster. It looks good on him. And the Sheriff in his hat, too. Somehow I think Carla has more than an inkling about Hap and Jules. Maybe she's just waiting for her moment.

Wouldn't the Russian Security Service be aware of the fact that Dimitri's sister had been admitted to a cancer trial in the US? That would certainly bear some investigation and surveillance on him. My guess is either suicide or he gets turned to a double agent for the other guys, whatever their initials are now. What happened to Stevie? What happened to Stevie? *Crickets* I knew there was a reason this episode was entertaining.

Mama made a comment in the pilot that the room was built in the 30's as an observation room, hence the high angle of the chairs. I would think it was originally designed for attending physicians to watch a particular operation of significance in somewhat more serene circumstances, but has since been converted over to the madcap ER status. As to who exactly are the observers, they could be interns all the way to attendings, but I would also think they would need clearance to be there. Angus's blunder was just unbelievably bad. That patient is getting free medical care for a long, long time. And, other than plot requirements, it's also unbelievable that they would put him back on the floor. So they all worked 36 hours straight. There wasn't a relief shift that came in?

I'm just glad Molly's is making some money of someone other than Station 51. So, does the FBI normally just waltz into a local jail, spring the bad guy, and let him walk around? Wouldn't that sort of tie the can around his neck in underworld circles? Looks like there's a sale on anvils going on this season. Casey/Gabby, Casey/bad guy, Severide/new girlfriend...

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