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I'm a little annoyed with TLC for implying in the previews that DIane's double date was a disaster with the snippets they selected. It didn't actually seem to be a disaster at all.
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I agree that Timberlee is probably a little overoptimistic about moving back north, but on the other hand, she'd probably regret not trying to go it on her own. I wish I knew more of the story of why she hasn't pursued her education in Arkansas. Maybe the local college doesn't have a program she wants to continue with? Maybe she was discriminated against, by either students or professors? Wish we knew more of why she isn't successful with education locally, because the child care issue if/when she moves north will be a bigger one than she is expecting.
I like Vince, but his Dad is a piece of work. Vince has clearly had at least one other relationship (apparently ending in heartbreak) but his Dad seems to be pushing too hard for Vince to meet women at the upcoming LPA conference. Also, that bit where they "asked" him to play the violin seemed forced, and Vince seemed uncomfortable playing the fiddle on national TV. I felt bad for him. Overall I think Vince seems like good guy and has a lot going for him, but it really feels like his Dad is determined to embarrass him, one way or another, for agreeing to be on TV. Stick to your principles, Vince!
I like the story lines for Michelle and Diane. They both seem like they have their heads and lives sorted out and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next for both of them. The previews are making it look like Diane may not be able to have children unless she has a surrogate or adopts. Her visible spinal curvature seems like it might be really painful for her to carry a child, if it is even possible for her to get pregnant (which is not yet clear from what we've seen, or from previews).
Lee is an aspiring actor, and his story line strikes me as trying to get attention. Not to mention it's somewhat of a train wreck - I can't look away. He has a lot of growing up to do, or at least _acts_ like he does in order to create drama for his story line. He appeared to be "Mr. Popularity" in his younger days, yet feels he would be defined as a "little person" if he also happened to date one. That doesn't really add up, (as others have pointed out) but I'm not male or LP so maybe I just don't get it. Unlike the other cast members in this series, so far we haven't learned anything about Lee that doesn't revolve around Bailey. P.S. Bailey - having Lee delete your number from his phone is worthless. It's contained on a year's worth of phone bills that he can easily reference, so that little bit of drama fell flat. If you really want to disconnect, you should block his number, or change your number, and/or get a restraining order.