Town & Country - Episode 300

[Admin]

On the 300th episode of Town and Country, Sean, Louise, Tommy, and Tanner explore their past and present, while Jordan is determined to salvage her marriage and Tricia closes a chapter. 

[Dallas]

I must admit it was pretty bold of Tommy to be so forward with Tanner about his feelings towards her. I know he has always had those feelings, but he is married and she is dating someone new. Credit to Tanner for telling him that she won't make a mess of everyone's life to give them another chance. I still think, however, in the long term, Tommy & Tanner will have a second chance, it's just a matter of how and when. At the same time, Jordan asking Presley - a man of the church - to help her keep Tanner & Tommy apart was hilarious. Does she really think that he would stoop that low? I think they will try to keep them apart once Presley sees or witnesses some sort of moment between them. It is a fun set up with the siblings trying to keep the main couple apart.

I still feel bad for Tricia having lost Dylan and now Sean. The Dylan twist came out of no where and was so shocking but she has never recovered from it. I am curious to see how the twins react to hearing about the divorce and that Sean and Lou are reuniting; if I was one of the girls, I would be warning my mother about rushing into things with Sean since he has flip flopped so many times. But the cancer storyline has really brought the family together.

Congratulations on reaching the 300th milestone - your dedication to the series and regular release is really amazing. Not many series reach this point, so you should be very proud of yourself!

[Michael]

Congratulations on your 300th episode and your impressive consistency! You've really built a little world in Town & Country that feels distinct from the other webseries out there, and it's become evident how your long-term planning is paying off. Some of the "slow burn" stories needed that wind-up in order to be as resonant once they really took off.

I appreciated how reflective this episode was. No huge party or giant catastrophe, but people reflecting on their choices to date and considering how those choices will inform their futures. It was interesting to parallel the Louise/Sean and Tanner/Tommy stories, considering how Louise and Sean found their way back together after all that time and drama, but Tanner and Tommy haven't been able to get to that point. I think it was very in-character for Tommy to out-and-out ask Tanner to take things beyond friendship with him, and it was very in-character for her to shut him down. I don't think she wanted to shut him down, really, but she knows it's the right thing to do, and given her own background and family history, she isn't going to be the reason Jeremy's parents split up. I appreciated how she told Tommy that he can and should leave his marriage if that's what he wants or needs, but she can't be the escape plan. I do wonder, if he were single again, if she would find herself drawn away from Presley and toward Tommy more...

Of course Jordan had to try and rope Presley into her plan to keep Tommy and Tanner apart! It's interesting how much Jordan has grown and yet how much she's the same as she was back in high school. She might have the most dynamic character arc of anyone on the series. (The occasion of the 300th made me wonder what became of her old pal, Marianna Anson!) There's no chance Presley would agree to scheme with his sister, but I do think she reinforced some quiet insecurities he has always had about Tanner, so it'll be interesting to see if those take root and sprout now that Jordan has watered the soil (to torture that metaphor a bit.)

Tricia's short, simple scenes were so sad, too. I really have no idea where she goes now, though she has her friendship/bond with Samuel and her friendship with Jordan to keep her connected. It would be nice to see her move herself in a new direction, but she can also be her own worst enemy.

Congratulations again!!

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Jul 8, 2024 14:14:12 GMT -5 Dallas said:

I must admit it was pretty bold of Tommy to be so forward with Tanner about his feelings towards her. I know he has always had those feelings, but he is married and she is dating someone new. Credit to Tanner for telling him that she won't make a mess of everyone's life to give them another chance. I still think, however, in the long term, Tommy & Tanner will have a second chance, it's just a matter of how and when. At the same time, Jordan asking Presley - a man of the church - to help her keep Tanner & Tommy apart was hilarious. Does she really think that he would stoop that low? I think they will try to keep them apart once Presley sees or witnesses some sort of moment between them. It is a fun set up with the siblings trying to keep the main couple apart.

I think it is in everyone's character regarding their reactions to this quad, as Tommy knows he will never love Jordan the way he loves Tanner, and Tanner, who saw firsthand how an affair can destroy a family, isn't doing so, while Jordan is adamant about making sure her marriage stays intact for her and her son's sake, while Presley knows the pros and cons of the situation and isn't sure he wants to cross that line. We'll see more of this story going forward, as something eventually has to give. 

I still feel bad for Tricia having lost Dylan and now Sean. The Dylan twist came out of no where and was so shocking but she has never recovered from it. I am curious to see how the twins react to hearing about the divorce and that Sean and Lou are reuniting; if I was one of the girls, I would be warning my mother about rushing into things with Sean since he has flip flopped so many times. But the cancer storyline has really brought the family together.

I thought it was about time to close the Sean/Tricia romance for now, as it is obvious Sean wants to reconcile with Louise while Tricia knows she can't keep being with a man who will never put her first. And the Dylan thing comes out of guilt over not coming to "see him" sooner and out of loneliness. 
I think the girls will be okay with the divorce since neither Tricia nor they were fans of their marriage. And we'll see how Sean and Louise's reconciliation affects the canvas going forward too. 

Congratulations on reaching the 300th milestone - your dedication to the series and regular release is really amazing. Not many series reach this point, so you should be very proud of yourself!

Thank you, Dallas, for your avid readership, comments, and support over the last six years. You're also one of my inspirations to even start writing web-text soaps. 

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Jul 8, 2024 17:58:55 GMT -5 Michael said:

Congratulations on your 300th episode and your impressive consistency! You've really built a little world in Town & Country that feels distinct from the other webseries out there, and it's become evident how your long-term planning is paying off. Some of the "slow burn" stories needed that wind-up in order to be as resonant once they really took off.

I love your compliment, Michael, and yes, one of my goals in writing Town & Country was to make it different from the other series out there, i.e., one-on-one scenes, family-based canvas, and of course showcasing the rural community of Radcliffe, Kentucky. And Footprints has been such an inspiration of mine, and it inspired me to create my own series. 

I appreciated how reflective this episode was. No huge party or giant catastrophe, but people reflecting on their choices to date and considering how those choices will inform their futures. It was interesting to parallel the Louise/Sean and Tanner/Tommy stories, considering how Louise and Sean found their way back together after all that time and drama, but Tanner and Tommy haven't been able to get to that point. I think it was very in-character for Tommy to out-and-out ask Tanner to take things beyond friendship with him, and it was very in-character for her to shut him down. I don't think she wanted to shut him down, really, but she knows it's the right thing to do, and given her own background and family history, she isn't going to be the reason Jeremy's parents split up. I appreciated how she told Tommy that he can and should leave his marriage if that's what he wants or needs, but she can't be the escape plan. I do wonder, if he were single again, if she would find herself drawn away from Presley and toward Tommy more...

You nailed my intention for the 300th episode. I didn't think a party or some event with someone falling from a pianata was warranted, as I want to start moving certain characters in different directions starting this episode. And everyone in this sequence was in character in terms of POVs, and you nailed everyone's motives.

Of course Jordan had to try and rope Presley into her plan to keep Tommy and Tanner apart! It's interesting how much Jordan has grown and yet how much she's the same as she was back in high school. She might have the most dynamic character arc of anyone on the series. (The occasion of the 300th made me wonder what became of her old pal, Marianna Anson!) There's no chance Presley would agree to scheme with his sister, but I do think she reinforced some quiet insecurities he has always had about Tanner, so it'll be interesting to see if those take root and sprout now that Jordan has watered the soil (to torture that metaphor a bit.)

Like I told Jack on Twitter, Jordan has never been subtle. But yes, she has definitely grown when it comes to being a mother, but she can still revert back to that bitchy high school girl we all first met six years ago. I'm glad you remember Marianna Anson. The last mention I made of her was that she was attending Ole Miss (University of Mississippi). But she would've most likely graduated this year too. And you're right about Presley; he's not going to collab with Jordan due to his morals; however, I think what she told him would make him realize he should open his eyes more regarding Tanner and Tommy. 

Tricia's short, simple scenes were so sad, too. I really have no idea where she goes now, though she has her friendship/bond with Samuel and her friendship with Jordan to keep her connected. It would be nice to see her move herself in a new direction, but she can also be her own worst enemy.

I'm glad you liked those small and emotional scenes with Tricia. I figured with her closing the chapter to her story with Sean for now her coming to tell the baby she lost tragically out of loneliness and guilt for not coming to "see him" sooner. And when it comes to her next move, we'll see her supporting her until her new story next year. And don't forget about her friendship with Courtney!

Congratulations again!!

Thanks so much for your overall support over the years I truly appreciate it, Michael!