Below are my pros, cons, and general thoughts about the episode!
Pros:
- *That first scene was really well-acted and emotional. I could feel the panic and relief in Carla's voice so well. It immediately pulled me into the episode, even if I knew Ron Perkins was going to be okay.
*Wooton's undying love of licorice
*The Odyssey Owl has appeared a couple of times the past few years but this is the first time the name Odyssey Owl has been actually said.
*"Well, I know from experience how hard it can be when a family member is deployed." Subtle reference to Whit's military days?
*Wyatt is always a positive. He's great!
*ZOE GRANT. She was amazing in this episode! She wasn't overly pushy and backed off when she realized Bridget didn't want to talk to her. Throughout the episode, her motives were pure; she just wanted to do the right thing. I love her even more now.
*"I'm actually really selfish. I like always take the last piece of cake."
*I really love the Perkins family. They're very endearing.
*"...Alexander the Great Jr. or as some people call him, Alexander the Even Better!"
*I loved the scene in the car with Ron Perkins on the phone. It was super genuine.
*"You don't owe me anything." Again, I love Zoe.
*Great theme! I'm not apart of a military family, but the theme was very applicable, not only for those who are receiving unwanted pity but also for those who want to help those going through hard times.
*I think the acting of Keely Marshall (Bridget) and Rebecca Davis (Carla) was especially amazing.
- *It's been established in previous episodes that Bridget works at Burger Barn, not Burger World. This is an unforgivable goof.
*I think Eva was unrealistically "kind" at Burger World.
- *Macaroni waffles?
*This is possibly Eva Parker's final episode, considering that the Parkers are being retired. Even though her presence in the episode is forgettable, it's definitely something to note. All we know is that at least Olivia will appear in one more episode.
*She isn't as cruel as she was in "Playing Favorites", but Bridget was awfully rude to Zoe, but at least she has a reason (but not an excuse) because she is upset. And at work, she doesn't insult customers for absolutely no reason, as she did in "Playing Favorites". It's obvious she learned a lesson in "Always Home" but still has a ways to go. I love her development so far
* "Sheepole"?
*Miss Adelaide is again assigning the wrong grades to those because of personal bias. Hmm.
*I love Bridget's character. I cannot relate to her at all; I am a very different person from Bridget and I express my feelings and emotions very differently, but that's part of what interests me. She's got some very deep layers of character and emotions and I love it.
*Bridget was immediately regretful when her dad heard her quips about the 'perks' of being a military kid. She definitely knew what she was doing was wrong and inconsiderate, but she allowed her emotions to rule her. This fits very well with the little we've seen of her before.