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Calipiano81, thanks for the clarification. Things got a bit too messy for me to sort it all out. I kind of figuerd that he isn't her Father, but now, I can't understand what he is to her? I'm with Saber5055 and really, really hope he turns out to be Resslers father. I'm also confused in that it's been all about the fulcrum for so long, and now that Red's shared it with the select journalists, is it out of play now and they'll just do their respective pieces on it and publish the results to shake up the cabal? And since somebody acknowledged me, I have one last question: Is Reven (can't remember her last name,) to be trusted? She's placed Ressler in charge and seems to trust him, but, is she part of the cabal?

I loved this episode but was so sad that Liz will lose her job and her friends at the taskforce, espcially the budding "thing" that was starting to bloom with Ressler. I felt so badly for him at the end when he posted her picture on the glass wall of perps as "Rocket Man" played. That was just a great scene. And, when Liz laid her head on Red's shoulder, I was relieved knowing that she's safe with him and he'll take care of her while she endures this crap. Red kissing Dembe goodbye puzzled me as I don't understand why Dembe isn't going to stay with Red and Liz? I thought Dembe stayed with Red through thick and thin?? As for Tom, I am not a fan. But he has grown on me and I can deal with him being around, I just want him away from Liz as I can't get past his abuse of her (and she of him) and him calling her a bitch. I hope that Ressler and Liz will still have clandestine meet-ups and whatever was starting with them will continue. And, I hope Hudson the dog ends up with Ressler while Liz is gone. I enjoyed Megan's acting and think she is doing a great job. She's holding her own quite well now. S3 should be quite interesting. I still am a bit conused as to whether or not Red is her father or not. She claims she shot her real father, but I wonder if her memories are still jumbled up.

Saber, Sigh........you did make me LOL, but I just don't get the Lizzie dislike? Thanks for the discourse.

@Saber, I am a huge fan of Liz and Ressler and really want them to hook up, but, I too would be thrilled if Ressler turned out to be Red's son and Lizzie fit into Red's life in a different way but he still felt paternal towards her as well. This would be so awesome and would be such a major twist/surprise. Lets see, they share the same blood type, are both huge alphas, are smart and witty. It could work. Also, didn't you see the joy on Lizzie's face when she saw what Ress had done for her with the whole chinese dinner thing? not trying to be argumentative, but that was pretty clear. She never smiles, she's unhappy, she wears bland colors to show the lack of joy in her life, then, she has dinner with him, gives him a megawatt smile with her eyes shining and she's wearing that red scarf. To me, it all symbolizes kind of rebirth for her. She's seeing him in a different light and me thinks he's going to rock her world.

I figured this thread needs some bumping, especially after the events that unfolded in the Longievity Initiative. Ressler has come so far and has fought off his demons with the pain pill addiction, coming to grips with the death of Audrey getting comfortable and in tune with Liz. When he brought in the birthday dinner for her in the Longievity Initiative, my heart melted even more. We got to see him laugh and smile and be relaxed in a non work setting (even if they were eating in their office.) He has this enourmous sweet and tender side that we rarely get to see but is balanced with his no nonsense, ass kicking side. The look of pure joy and emotion that she gave him spoke volumes of where these two are headed. It's my hope that we'll see him get closer to Red as well, as anytime they work together and things go down, it's just made of win. Ressler has been relegated to back burner since all of the Tom drama has transpired. I get it that Tom and his issues need to be resolved, but I hope Ressler makes his move and shows Liz that she can have a career, be in a loving relationship, have a family and work on the task force (with him at her side.) I also hope Red is on board with Lizzie having a smart, confident, loyal partner as the love of her life as well. The three of them can run the freaking world if they want. And, if he were to dump the FBI and work for Red at a later point that would be so much fun. So, just wanted to bump this thread and show my appreciation for all things Ressler.

I loved this episode. I was thrilled to get some Keenler and loved it that Ressler came through for Liz's B-day. The two of them have been through some serious shiz together and the fact that they're taking it slow is awesome. I can see them get closer and closer. He's kind of an anchor for her and they seem to gel nicely. She needs to get over that creepy Tom, which I'm sure she will now that Ressler is making some moves, I mean, when it comes to him, it's like "Tom who? oh, yeah, that creep.." I loved the look she gave him when she ralized what he had in the box (am I bad for LOL, when my husband said he wondered if it was "dick-in-the-box" from Lonely Island.) Her eyes were shining and the look was pure joy. THAT is what chemistry is all about and that look is going to be hard to give to anyone but Ress from this point. I also am so glad her Dog hasn't been killed by psycho Tom, but I fear that Mr. Vargas may pay her a visit if she leaves doggie unattended in the crappy motel room. Can't wait for more Keenler.

Jack Kerouac: You really don't see a huge improvement from season 1? I'm not trying to be snotty, just have discourse, but I really, honestly don't see what you're saying. She's fine. I also wonder if she has been directed to somehow play naieve/inexperienced and at other times play super confident/almost bitchy/violent. Perhaps that is why people are reacting the way they do? I don't know, I just feel like she's doing fine and isn't standing out as horrible. This will sound critical, but the one who I really "don't get" is Kaley Cuoco on The Big Bang Theory. She seems to be pretty bad/stiff etc. Do you think Megan is like her (better or worse?)

Well, I for one am enjoying Megan's performance. She' grown just as her character has. She is, after all, a fairly new actress. So, how do they all get their start? they get hired on some show like Megan was. Who cares if her family has money. Look at Will Smith's kids and the crap they do because of who their Dad is. Also some women do the whole casting couch thing to get a role, they all get in somehow so Megan is no different. She did study acting in college, so let her gain some experience and enjoy her first starring role. I think she's doing a great job. Her hair is fine, she's doing fine and is able to benefit from working with all the other talented people on TBL.

Hi, Huge Ressler fan here, and I admit that I don't know what "worrying about CTE for Ressler" means. What is CTE? Love me some Ressler. It bugs me that he's always getting shot and kidnapped. I hope he'll get his chance to open a can of whoop-ass on Tom.

Not sure about this show yet. I've watched five or six episodes and enjoy Tea Leoni's potrtrayal of SOS. I read some place else that a lot of people feel this show is written to parallel Hillary Clinton. I don't see it. I agree with other posters that the Daisy/Matt thing is super annoying and needs to go by the wayside. As for Stevie, I'm hoping she'll blossom and grow into someone special. I see a bit of a spark with she and Blake and wonder where that could go (providing he's not gay.) He seems to dig her. Love Tim Daly's character and unlike most, I like the NSA stub story. He plays a likeable character and caring family man. I hope he stays that way. The only thing that slightly bugs me, but I can deal, and it isn't her fault, is Tea's voice. It makes me want to repeatedly clear my throat.

Love Megan as Lizzie. She's doing fine. So glad that most people support her. I don't care for Ron Perlman, but, he'll do fine I'm sure.

I wondered about the same thing. Apparently he tossed the pills down the sink and that's the end of that. We shouldn't worry that a week earlier he broke his own thumb with a car door...Lizzie has so much going on, she doens't have time to nag him any longer. Ressler is just that strong that he'll kick it on his own. I hope we do get more on this. I was really, really hoping for a "Mr. Kaplan rehab" for Ressler. That would have been SO much fun. Love me some Ressler. I'm in total agreement with this! There should be a bond between them that is growing, not fading. There should also be much more of a bond with Ressler and Liz (at least the show is very slowly addressing this) but the Red/Ressler stuff was so compelling and so poignant it made me long for more of the two of them as well. These scenes are indeed the best part of the show. I also kind of hoped Ressler and Mr. Kaplan would have some scenes with the little issue of his drug addiction. Oh my, oh my how I miss "Chuck." I do admit that I keep expecting Col. Casey to show up on TBL. That would be so much fun to bring those characters into this show. Silly, but fun. Wasn't there talk about the possibility of a Chuck movie? I would think now would be the time for that. Sigh...miss that show...

Glad you're speaking for yourself as those anvils are hot, hot, hot and Liz/Ressler would be made of awesome. They spark as they get closer and closer.

Xina, I was thinking exactly the same thing about Ressler. Why was he driving!!! I normally like it when he drives cause he looks all NASCAR when he does, but really, the two gals would be like..."Hell, No! get in the back and lay down!" That was a truly screwed up scene and the other one (also involving my dear Ressler,) was the craptastic bathroom of his? W.T.F.?? Why can't he have a nice bathroom? his apartment was okay when we saw it but that god awful bathroom is probably part of the reason he's on the drugs!

The scene with Ressler and Liz propped on the bumper of the ambulance reminded me of almost the exact scene in The Stewmaker just with the roles reversed (right down to the crappy blue blanket that was around Liz's shoulders in Stewmaker and then around Resslers in Mombassa Cartel) But I agree with the above poster, OTTIS, it seemed awkward on Liz's part. You'd think there would be more (for the lack of a better word) cuddling if he had just been freaking HUNTED and had his ear pierced with some shit and his thumb is all screwed up. You'd think she'd be all over him (in a protective way) barking at anyone who messes with him. The scene was okay, but it had much more potential. I disagree with OTTIS in that I do not at all get the feeling that Diego and Megan dislike each other. They seem very fond of each other and kind of playful. They tweet to each other and you don't get any snooty, negative vibe from either. I still feel badly that I read somewhere that Spader was unkind and critical to her as a young actress. At least she's doing well and holding her own now and all that drama is hopefully over. Here's to hoping we'll see much more Keenler. I also can't wait to see more of Diego. The whole episode could have been about him for all I care. Oh, one last question for everyone: It mentioned in the teasers for this episode that Ressler picks up a bad habit. Does the refer to him intentionally hurting himself to score drugs? if so, I hope we won't see anymore self harm from him. I want my old ass-kicking, stoic but loveable, bad ass Ressler back. And, last thought, if he's going to go full-on tweaker, at least let him ride a Harley and get a few crappy tattoos.