I thought this episode was well done, although I'm troubled about the situation with Bobby. Just looking at the research (thanks, Dr. Google), he could be in for a very hard time. If the writers wanted to create an illness, I'm not sure radiation is the way to go. I am a die hard Bathenashipper, and have consistently been annoyed at how the writers portray their relationship. I get that they're older but geez, turn up the heat a little bit! LOL!!! As an African American woman myself, Athena is a shero to me. I think that she feels things deeply but has had to shield those feelings for a variety of reasons-- her job, the death of Emmett, and of course her mother Beatrice! Yikes, she is scary. Athena's breakdown in Bobby's arms at the end of episode 7 was powerful acting!- Cue the waterworks!
Was Athena mad at May? Hell yes! To those who want to bash her for her initial reaction-- give her a break. No parent wants to be compared to the enemy. Rather, let's congratulate her for being willing to process Michael's comments and approach her daughter with grace. I love that she affirmed for May that she (Athena) was proud of her job, herself, and wished her daughter the same.
I thought the way that they semi-resolved the Hen situation was good. Bringing back the life coach was smart. I read an interview of Aisha Hinds that stated that there will be residual that Hen will grapple with from time to time. How can she not?
Agree with the thought that the Tara situation is shady. Something/someone definitely not right.
As for the "Buddie" romance storyline-- not a fan but then I'm not really a fan of Buck. I find him immature and annoying. I am more partial to the character of Eddie and Christopher is utterly cherishable!
I can't wait for the fall finale, although it really will piss me off that we will have to wait to find a resolution to Bobby's exposure to radiation.