Town & Country - Episode 283

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On This Episode of Town and Country
Jacques contemplates his fate.
Max and Daniel get into a heated confrontation.
Shauna seeks refuge with Antoine.

[Dallas]

Deirdre's plan to get rid of Jacques might truly back fire now if Emma accepts his proposal. It would be fitting for Jacques to, unknowingly, get the upper hand on Deirdre in this way. I do wonder if Emma wishes that the proposal was more romantic, but here we are.

Max really did snap at Shauna when she did nothing wrong - I get that Max was upset by the fact that he fell, and that Daniel was trying to help him, but lashing out at your wife will not solve anything. I get why Max doesn't want to hear anything that Daniel has to say right now, but his advice was spot on. And of course, the place that Shauna ends up, Antoine is there. These two will continue to get closer, I suspect. I still wonder how Shauna will feel if she learns that Max went to Courtney to get her to change his mind about Shauna working at the company. But Antoine is totally correct that Shauna needs things that make her happy in her life that have nothing to do with Max; having that boundary will help them.

Good episode!

[Michael]

Oh sheesh! If Deirdre's machinations push Emma into actually marrying Jacques... wow. Was Will *really* that bad, Deirdre? (I guess she'd probably say so, lol.) I also cackled at Esther calling Jacques "Lumiere" in the prior episode.

Since I'm commenting on two episodes at once here, I should note how much I enjoyed that you allowed Episode 282 to be all about the fallout from Lynn's diagnosis. These sorts of stories don't hold much heft if you just race through the big events. The gold is in how it affects everyone, not just the patient, and their perceptions of their lives and current circumstances. There was a somber, uneasy mood throughout that episode as everyone processed the news. I like that Brynn was perceptive enough to encourage Elijah to attend a meeting, and that Tanner had a moment to grapple with her lack of religious faith while being in a relationship with a man of the cloth. Lenny's stubbornness and independent nature were on full display once again, too, but of course she can't go through all this alone or simply power her way through it. I'm glad that Louise and Sean are coming together in a less fraught way than usual to be there for their daughter, too.

Esther and Steven discussing Lynn's diagnosis *and* referencing the secret about Emma's paternity did get me thinking about a potential way this could all go, too...

Max's current attitude is understandable, but he's so clearly pushing Shauna away by being unable to get out of his own way. For once, Daniel gave him some solid advice. Meanwhile, Shauna is turning to Antoine more and more, and I can't blame her. She's like a stranger in that house sometimes. It's nice to see that Mae and Gus's relationship continues to deepen, too.

Good episodes!

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Apr 1, 2024 13:03:36 GMT -5 Dallas said:

Deirdre's plan to get rid of Jacques might truly back fire now if Emma accepts his proposal. It would be fitting for Jacques to, unknowingly, get the upper hand on Deirdre in this way. I do wonder if Emma wishes that the proposal was more romantic, but here we are.

Let's just say that in a way, Jacques and Deirdre will try to one-up each other as the year continues, and when it comes to Emma, I think the place was the last thing on her mind as this engagement itself was more of an unexpected surprise. 

Max really did snap at Shauna when she did nothing wrong - I get that Max was upset by the fact that he fell, and that Daniel was trying to help him, but lashing out at your wife will not solve anything. I get why Max doesn't want to hear anything that Daniel has to say right now, but his advice was spot on. And of course, the place that Shauna ends up, Antoine is there. These two will continue to get closer, I suspect. I still wonder how Shauna will feel if she learns that Max went to Courtney to get her to change his mind about Shauna working at the company. But Antoine is totally correct that Shauna needs things that make her happy in her life that have nothing to do with Max; having that boundary will help them.

This is another story that will climax in this part of the year, as the paralysis is taking its toll on not only Onyl Max but Shauna as well. She's doing her best to stay beside her husband, but Max's lashing out is making it hard for her to do so. And not to mention, her closeness to Antoine might complicate matters down the road too. 

Good episode!

Thanks so much for reading and commenting Dallas!!!

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Apr 4, 2024 13:42:56 GMT -5 Michael said:

Oh sheesh! If Deirdre's machinations push Emma into actually marrying Jacques... wow. Was Will *really* that bad, Deirdre? (I guess she'd probably say so, lol.) I also cackled at Esther calling Jacques "Lumiere" in the prior episode.

Well, I think deep down, Deirdre has realized that Jacques isn't exactly the right guy for Emma either, as she stated she would rather see her with a boa constrictor than him. The Lumiere line was a little-minute edition, but I was glad to see it got some traction from readers too. 

Since I'm commenting on two episodes at once here, I should note how much I enjoyed that you allowed Episode 282 to be all about the fallout from Lynn's diagnosis. These sorts of stories don't hold much heft if you just race through the big events. The gold is in how it affects everyone, not just the patient, and their perceptions of their lives and current circumstances. There was a somber, uneasy mood throughout that episode as everyone processed the news. I like that Brynn was perceptive enough to encourage Elijah to attend a meeting, and that Tanner had a moment to grapple with her lack of religious faith while being in a relationship with a man of the cloth. Lenny's stubbornness and independent nature were on full display once again, too, but of course she can't go through all this alone or simply power her way through it. I'm glad that Louise and Sean are coming together in a less fraught way than usual to be there for their daughter, too.

I know you've been busy lately, so I'm glad that you found the time to catch up on material. I'm the type of writer who likes to explore the emotions of other characters, especially when it comes to an umbrella storyline such as Lynn's leukemia. We will see how it affects everyone involved throughout the upcoming months as Lynn is in the fight for her life. 

Esther and Steven discussing Lynn's diagnosis *and* referencing the secret about Emma's paternity did get me thinking about a potential way this could all go, too...

The only way to find out is to stay tuned. 😉

Max's current attitude is understandable, but he's so clearly pushing Shauna away by being unable to get out of his own way. For once, Daniel gave him some solid advice. Meanwhile, Shauna is turning to Antoine more and more, and I can't blame her. She's like a stranger in that house sometimes. It's nice to see that Mae and Gus's relationship continues to deepen, too.

Max's paralysis is definitely taking a toll on his marriage, as Daniel did have some valid points even though he wasn't in the mood to hear them, as he still blames him for the accident since he was the one who gaslit Jordan. I hadn't really thought about it until you mentioned it, but Shauna is probably pretty lonely in that big house too, so her leaning towards Antoine is inevitable. 

Good episodes!

Thanks so much for reading and can't wait for more Footprints!!!