Town & Country Episode 98

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On This Episode Of Town and Country
Tommy can't get Jordan off his mind.
Antoine offers Shauna support.
Samuel finds himself counseling somebody unexpectedly.

[Dallas]

It was nice for Tricia to open up to Samuel about her past and her mother's relationship. I suspected that her mother was in an abusive relationship but we are seeing a different side to Tricia from her revealing all of this. It is also helps explain why she is so hard; she has this front up so she isn't hurt anymore. I do wonder why she feels so compelled to tell Samuel, a virtual stranger, about this instead of Sean. To me, it is another sign that this pending marriage is doomed.

I also love that Shauna finally opened up to someone about what happened to her. It makes total sense that she is pissed off and angry about what happened. I love that Antoine is there for her, but sort of like Tricia/Samuel, I wish Shauna had confided in Max about this. To me, this still shows that there is a connection between Shauna and her former friend with benefit.

I can't blame Tommy for thinking about Jordan; a guy his age would be thinking about sex all of the time, and Jordan is the one that is, sort of, presenting herself to him while Tanner is keeping her legs closed. I love his dilemma because its not like he is a bad person, he just wanting what any guy his age wants. It feels very true.

Good episode!
Dallas

[Michael]

Good episode, Bre!

There were some really interesting character shadings in this episode. I love that you're really playing the trauma of what Shauna went through. So often in soaps, characters seem overly conditioned to situations like this and just move along once it's over. She's showing both fragility and strength, which feels incredibly realistic. And her whole dynamic with Antoine is pretty nuanced at this point. I also really appreciated getting to see Tricia in a different light. It's intriguing that she felt comfortable opening up to Samuel about her mother's situation, but we haven't seen her get into it with Sean in that way. Hmmm...

I also think you're doing a nice job of walking a very fine line with Tommy. He has natural urges and expectations but isn't being a dick about them -- but there's no "good" answer here, which is great drama.

I can't believe you're nearly to 100 episodes. What an exciting accomplishment!

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Oct 7, 2020 9:55:36 GMT -5 Dallas said:

It was nice for Tricia to open up to Samuel about her past and her mother's relationship. I suspected that her mother was in an abusive relationship but we are seeing a different side to Tricia from her revealing all of this. It is also helps explain why she is so hard; she has this front up so she isn't hurt anymore. I do wonder why she feels so compelled to tell Samuel, a virtual stranger, about this instead of Sean. To me, it is another sign that this pending marriage is doomed.

In my mind, Tricia's backstory always involved growing up in an abusive household via her stepfather's control. So after a year of her being on the canvas. I figured it was about time to tell someone of this and to delve into the reason why Tricia comes off as cold. Well, you know the old paradox about it being easier telling a stranger than someone you know. The Tricia/Sean/Samuel dynamic will be explored further soon enough.

I also love that Shauna finally opened up to someone about what happened to her. It makes total sense that she is pissed off and angry about what happened. I love that Antoine is there for her, but sort of like Tricia/Samuel, I wish Shauna had confided in Max about this. To me, this still shows that there is a connection between Shauna and her former friend with benefit.

I think Shauna found it easy to confide in Antoine is because he was there when she got kidnapped out of the parking lot by Jerome and his goons. Besides, it has to do with her knowing him longer than her own husband. And you might be right about that connection. 😉

I can't blame Tommy for thinking about Jordan; a guy his age would be thinking about sex all of the time, and Jordan is the one that is, sort of, presenting herself to him while Tanner is keeping her legs closed. I love his dilemma because its not like he is a bad person, he just wanting what any guy his age wants. It feels very true.

Let's not forget Tommy's origin story. He was caught having sex with the headmaster's goddaughter in her dorm room. So sex has always been important to him. It's a miracle he has lasted this long without seeking it somewhere else. Tommy loves Tanner but as a young man. Will love be enough?

Good episode!
Dallas

Thanks for your readership as always Dallas!!!

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Oct 7, 2020 12:17:47 GMT -5 Michael said:

Good episode, Bre!

Thanks Michael!!!

There were some really interesting character shadings in this episode. I love that you're really playing the trauma of what Shauna went through. So often in soaps, characters seem overly conditioned to situations like this and just move along once it's over. She's showing both fragility and strength, which feels incredibly realistic. And her whole dynamic with Antoine is pretty nuanced at this point. I also really appreciated getting to see Tricia in a different light. It's intriguing that she felt comfortable opening up to Samuel about her mother's situation, but we haven't seen her get into it with Sean in that way. Hmmm...

It is important to show the usual headstrong and ambitious Shauna she hasn't dealt with the trauma she went through by being held against her will. I love her relationship with Antoine, as well. For so long, Tricia has been the bitch in the world of Town & Country. I knew it was time to peel back the layers sort of speak to show why she is the way she is. Like I told Dallas above the old paradox about it being easier to talk to a stranger than someone you know. Besides, I think Sean knows the details of her background but doesn't bring it up because of the rawness it is to have your girlfriend's mother being abused by her husband isn't exactly a pleasant topic to bring up during a candlelit dinner.

I also think you're doing a nice job of walking a very fine line with Tommy. He has natural urges and expectations but isn't being a dick about them -- but there's no "good" answer here, which is great drama.

Tommy holding out on not having sex will be a major story coming up soon.

I can't believe you're nearly to 100 episodes. What an exciting accomplishment!

I can't either!!! I'm marking the celebration with a week of dailies next week. Thanks for your insightful commentary over the years, Michael. I truly appreciate it as always.