Well, well, well, the penultimate episode of Season 4! As the season cascaded through intense episodes our feels (and confusion) started catching up with us. Thus we're a little late in posting (exactly a week late, in fact.)
NOTE: these answers were all WRITTEN before 412 aired even through they are getting posted after it aired.
Thanks to those joining us around the firepit this week:
Earpnado (@earpnado)
Lynn (@lynn_rachels)
Office (@nedleysoffice)
Lindsey (@xfbard)
Laura (@usuttontorwort)
So, without further ado...
1. Let's dive right in: during the episode, were you
convinced at any point that Emily was about to kill or otherwise eliminate a
beloved character and, if so, which one(s)?
Lynn – Never crossed my mind! I have total faith and
trust in Emily! She would not do that! As Wynonna would say, “There is always
another way!”
Lindsey – I'm going to be honest, I'm always worried
that a beloved character is going to be killed off. Always! In the middle of
this particular episode I think the character I was MOST worried about losing
was Doc. And going into 411 I wasn't worried about him at all! I mean he
basically died there on the Reaper killing floor. Thank the Garden that
Dark!Waverly just happened to be strolling by. I guess BBD HQ is just around
the river bend from Magpie Ranch.
Surprisingly, I had ZERO concerns about Mercedes surviving
that gunshot to the abdomen. As soon as she was hit my mind said, “Mercedes was
BORN to be a vampire!” And so all week leading up to the episode I just had
Vampire Mercedes living rent free in the Wynonna Earp room in my brain. And I
was ok with that.
Just like every week I was nervous that something bad would
happen to Nicole, that's kind of my personal baseline worry. I mean, they toss
that girl around like a basketball. Eventually she is bound to get seriously
injured. Thankfully, she seems none the worse for wear from being blue
lightning bolted across the forest floor.
I thought it was possible that Waverly might turn to stone
for a while, but I never seriously believed that she would die and never come
back. Wynonna and Nicole just wouldn't allow that to happen.
Laura – Never. Well, maybe a little. It was a very
emotional episode all around and we have lost other characters in the past,
which is a natural thing that happens in real life. At the end of the day, I
have always and will always trust Emily Andras.
Earpnado – She has literally killed everyone
(sometimes more than once), myself included. For a second I thought
Mercedes might be a goner but then I remembered that redheads can’t actually
die so all is well.
Office – YES! I was convinced briefly that Doc was
going to be killed off. Then I thought (for a split second) that Waverly was
going to descend those stairs and be trapped up there again. THEN I thought
Waverly was turning Nicole to stone (like Waverly was supposed to be turned to
stone). Even though intellectually I went into the episode convinced no one
would die, in the moment, my blood ran cold a few times (before then being
flooded with relief). Kudos, Emily and gang, for being able to take me to the
edge then pull me back!
2. Doc loaded his gun so that it would misfire... but
he's a vampire and not many things can kill him permanently. What kind of
bullet do you think he loaded his gun with?
Lynn – I am not a gun expert, nor up to date on my
vampire folklore, but maybe it was a wooden-tipped bullet that would not fire
correctly in his six-shooter? Thus, causing the misfire, striking Doc in the
heart and killed him?
Lindsey – At first I didn't think much about
this. I just kind of accepted that Doc
got partially blown up and that he had internal injuries that were killing him.
Never once did it cross my mind that he is a VAMPIRE and thus mostly immortal.
Then I had a conversation with Nedley's Office and she set my mind to spinning.
During season 3 Nicole had a whole magazine full of wooden bullets so I
considered that maybe he loaded his revolver with those. Then I thought maybe
they were regular bullets but that they were dipped in holy water. I guess they
COULD have been special BBD bullets that were meant to kill immortal beings,
but who knows. Then I tapped into my knowledge of how revolvers work and my
thoughts just continued to dig a hole. When Doc loaded his gun incorrectly he
knew that it wouldn't fire properly.
What SHOULD have happened, depending on just how small the bullets were,
is the explosion of the primer would have escaped out of the gaps and that, combined
with the improperly moving bullet, should have blown the cylinder out of the
gun potentially causing serious shrapnel and/or projectile injuries. From what I can tell, Doc's gun was still in
one piece. So yeah, all those words, and I still don't know how or why that
misfire would have been able to mortally wound Doc.
Laura – It looked like it was a silver-tipped bullet
which I think means Doc had two things going through his head. He knew what the
Clantons were planning and it was finally coming to fruition and that he wasn’t
going to be that killer for them. Like Wynonna says in that duel moment with
Doc, he’s worked so hard and come so far to be a changed man. He wasn’t going
to let the Clantons change him back or hurt the love of his life. The second
part was that while he would be able to save Wynonna in that moment he would
also be able to end his vampiric life. He never wanted to sire someone,
although it saved Mercedes, and he knew deep down that to come full circle in
his life meant that he would need to finally face death. Doc, you’re not just a
sidekick anymore…you never were.
Earpnado – At this point I feel like we are watching
different shows, do you think I have ANY idea what the answer to this is?
Office – The bullets were full of tiny crosses carved
from garlic cloves that had been soaked in holy water, surrounded by a wood
sheath, coated with silver paint, and the gunpowder was mixed with garlic
powder for good measure.
3. First, Dark Waverly smoking a cigarette. Your
thoughts? Second, Dark Waverly in
general -- do you think she's truly dark?
She originally indicated to Jolene she'd 'destroy the world', but she
didn't seem intent on that. What are your thoughts on who/what she really is?
Lynn – Dark Angel Waverly smoking was right in
character because it was so different from what Waverly would do. It was an act
of arrogance and a display of a condescending attitude that is so out of
character for our Waverly. As for destroying the world, not on her agenda. Dark
Angel Waverly was on a mission to get the book back in order to close the
Garden. She wanted to be done with these humans on Earth. Dark Angel waverly
would have continued her Guardian duties from the throne if Nicole had not
pledged to be the Shield.
Lindsey – The cigarette kind of threw me. Waverly has
shown no inclination toward smoking, and just what would make Dark Waverly want
to smoke in that moment? Up until now Dark Waverly didn't exist, so it's not
like she had a 2 pack a day habit back in the garden and she was desperate for
a nicotine fix. I'll admit, the whole moment was pretty hot, and disconcerting
with just the sheer amount of apathy she showed towards the plight of those
trying to escape, but in the end it didn't really make a whole of sense to me.
Same goes for Dark Waverly in general. She had all this potential, and
foreshadowing, to just reign down hellfire and fury and it didn't come to
fruition. Jolene was all "you shall destroy the world," and Dark
Waverly agreed, but when it all went down Dark Waverly didn't seem all that
interested in doing any harm at all. Basically she wandered around, looking for
her "ill begotten" book and never actually hurt anyone. Kind of like
some hot librarian scorned. And it seems that if Nicole hadn't stopped her she
would have just moseyed up the stairs and back into the garden for all
eternity. So after all that build up, I'm just kind of confused as to what her
intent is/was. I guess she really is a Guardian of the Garden. Her sole purpose
appears to be just sitting on the throne and looking bad ass. And yet she was
easily swayed from her destined mission to be the failsafe and was all like
"sure, these humans can take care of this, no prob." And then poof, she was gone, leaving us to
wonder if she will ever return.
Laura – First thoughts, dayum! But right after that
was, really? Even as Dark Angel would Waverly ever just grab a dead person’s
cigarettes and smoke (or a living person?!) But it fit the scene. I watched the
Jolene scenes over and over including with captions and really it’s Jolene that
says she’s going to destroy the world but Dark Angel Waverly never really says
which world. Will she destroy this 5th realm she comes from? Will she really
DESTROY our own world or just leave and let it succumb to it’s own end whatever
it may be? Or in fact will she destroy the evil in the world which I would
consider Jolene to be a part of hence why Dark Waverly killed her. Honestly, I
think it’s a bit of both where Dark Waverly is looking to just do her duty and
anyone that stands in her way will be dealt with appropriately. Also, there are
still images of Waverly showing through considering Dark Angel Waverly only
temporarily blinded Wynonna, didn’t outright attack Doc, and helped save Doc’s
life in the end. So, while she was stone and hardened to her objective, Dark
Angel Waverly couldn’t fight the light and love that is Waverly Earp (the
Earpiest Earp!).
Earpnado – I smoked for the better part of 10 years
(6 years without a cigarette now though) and can attest to the fact that it’s a
terrible habit and very, very hard to quit. That being said, I could
easily get addicted to Dark Waverly smoking a cigarette and I think that would
be even harder to quit. I think Dark Waverly wasn’t really evil, she was
maybe just willing to do something that Waverly wanted to do but would have
trouble doing as herself. Even if Waverly was willing to sacrifice
herself she would still struggle because of the pain she knows it would cause
the people who love her. Maybe by “destroy the world” she meant sacrifice
Waverly because Waverly means the world to those around her and without her the
world is meaningless and NOPE THAT’S ENOUGH OF THAT.
Office – I had no thoughts about Dark Waverly smoking
a cigarette; she rendered me unable to think because unholy fuck. But then,
combined with how completely unaffected she was by the chaos and terror around her,
it fit right in with the ‘indifference’ that I saw in her last week: that the
opposite of love and light (that is Waverly) is not hate and dark, it’s
indifference. That being said, I still have some confusion about the Dark Angel
Waverly character. She didn't seem so intent on destroying the world anymore. Maybe
she said that to Jolene from a much more personal level -- Jolene has been
Waverly's personal demon so 'destroying the world' might actually be destroying
Waverly's world (the lives of the people in her life) since going to The Garden
permanently certainly would do that. And, again, Waverly as the Dark Angel was
aware that’s what would happen to her world and the people in it, but she just
didn’t care. Which is sooooo heartbreaking. Ultimately, seeing more of this
Dark Angel is something I desperately want, not just for aesthetic of it (lol)
but because I just feel there is so much more of her to explore and to see when
/ how she comes out and how Nicole / Wynonna interact with her.
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4. Nicole pistol whipped Graham and Jeremy served him up
for Freddie... Graham was a human but maybe more evil than some of the
imprisoned demons? What do you think of Jeremy's decision?
Lynn – I have no problem with Nicole pistol whipping
Graham so her friends could escape. I have no problem with Jeremy serving him
up to Freddy! It matters not to me that Graham was human. He was an unjust
monster and needed to be dealt with! Karma is a bitch!
Lindsey – I think that Jeremy is fed up with BBD and
their protocol of just watching, not helping, and then choosing the most
extreme reactionary methods when the shit hits the fan. I also think that he
knows that not all the non-humans in Purgatory are a threat and that they too
deserve to live in peace. Purgatory is on its own now, and I feel like Jeremy
is ready to work with Nicole to help keep the GRT safe. And if it took eliminating Graham then that
was a step that Jeremy (and Nicole) were both willing to take.
Laura – I think it shows Jeremy’s growth knowing that
he’d have to suspend some of his “too good” in order to protect those he loves.
While we didn’t always get a ton of Jeremy scenes this season, the ones we did
showed his tremendous growth of character and I loved Varun’s take on it. Even
among the family right? Jeremy took a protective approach and really pushed
back on them when he knew it was right to do so.
Earpnado – It might be the most badass thing I’ve
ever seen him do. I know this because felt it in my groin.
Office – I was really surprised by Jeremy! That was
hard core! But, I do think this season they've been exploring a lot about how
some 'Demons' (Casey, Freddie) may actually be much better than some humans
(the brain eating guy, Graham). And WHEN there is a Season 5, I'm sure they'll
explore this more as humans and demons have to learn to live together in
Purgatory.
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5. So, Doc as the Clanton heir and being determined to
seek 'justice' for the Clantons was... something. Do you think it makes sense
he's the most hated by the Clantons and what did you like or hate most about
his showdown with Wynonna?
Lynn – We all wondered what Mam had up her sleeve for
Doc and this was it. If Mam would have lived, she would have done the same thing
to him that Cleo did. I felt like Doc would figure it out and come to find out,
he did! Yes, it makes perfect sense that Doc Holliday would be the most hated
person by the Clantons because he was constantly cleaning up after Wyatt and
his brothers. The showdown between Wynonna and Doc was a cat-and-mouse game
that was both thrilling and heart-breaking to watch.
Lindsey – Yes, I think it makes perfect sense. When
they have talked about the OK Corral in the past it was always made clear that
Doc was the one who shot Ike Clanton. So even though Wyatt was there, and the
modern day Clantons saw him as their enemy, it WOULD be Doc who would be their
most hated enemy and thus the Clanton heir when it was transferred by Cleo.
Clanton Doc was a tough pill to swallow. He was just so
un-Doc-like. Even when he is at odds with Wynonna or another member of Team
Earp he is never purposefully cruel. And this version of Doc was, for lack of a
better descriptor, and asshole. Feeling the venom in his voice and in his
movements was like a physical blow. That was probably the part I disliked the
most. What I liked is that it showed such immense contrast between Clanton Doc
and our Doc. It showed just how hatred can twist and distort a person, or
family, until there isn't anything left of who they started as. As I watched it
all play out I hurt for OUR Doc, basically stuck inside a vessel of revenge and
not being able to do anything to stop what was happening in the moment.
Laura – Yes, totally makes sense and shows that the
Clantons knew who the real gunfighter was back in the ‘old west’ days. And the
writers clued us in back in the 4a episodes when Doc was explaining to Wynonna
exactly how things went down at the OK Corral and Doc’s handling of situations.
I love our Wynonna Writers and Emily knows how to play the long game. She’s had
this for Doc and knew how a man who had come to the lowest points of life would
come back to be the Doc we all love. Beautiful and no one will ever be a better
Doc Holliday than Tim Rozon. Ever.
Earpnado – Wynonna and Doc have such a deep history
and connection and in the end it’s what saved them. I was admittedly
drunk by that scene and missed the part where Doc became the Clanton heir, but
once my roommate explained that part to me I found it to be a really great
scene. Any scene with Tim and Mel is art, and this scene felt like a
climax of all of the things that have happened since Wynonna shot Holt in the
back. As with any great climax, it was perfectly timed and well worth the
wait.
Office – It makes total sense. It was Doc that
started it all. But it was whiplash seeing Doc like that. He was, in many ways,
darker than Dark Angel Waverly. He was cruel, and heartless, and ruthless. Talking
about "Earp whore land" and calling Wynonna a bitch and threatening
Rachel. I both loved and hate it. Loved it because Tim SOLD IT. Hated it
because Tim SOLD IT and just hearing those words come out of Doc's mouth hurt.
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6. Taking you back to highschool, compare and contrast
Cleo as the Clanton Heir and Wynonna as the Earp Hier. How are they similar and
how are they different? You will be
graded on originality and completeness.
Lynn – I am cashing in my “One Free Assignment Pass”
on this one! I cannot do another compare and contrast assignment! It is just
not in me! (Grade: A for creativity, C-
for pulling the teacher card)
Lindsey – 6 – I loved this question when Jill and I
were talking about it the other day, and now I am like UGH, this is SO HARD.
Ok, here it goes...
Both Cleo and Wynonna are reluctant heirs with complicated
family histories. Cleo suffered years of abuse at the hands of Mam Clanton, who
assumed that it would be one of her sons that would take up the mantle. So she
was ill prepared for the responsibility. Cleo has been unable to adapt and
wield the power she holds the way Mam would have wanted her to. Instead, she is
taking every opportunity to try and pawn it off on someone else. To rid herself
of her burden. Cleo doesn't care enough and isn't strong enough to bear up to
her legacy. She just wants out.
Wynonna was also a reluctant heir. When she first turned 27
she didn't even believe that the Earp Curse was a real thing, but over time she
came to accept and embrace her role. Like Cleo, Wynonna also suffered a
lifetime of abuse at the hands of her family. First Ward, and then a more
passive form of abuse by the Gibson's who shipped her off to a mental hospital.
Unlike Cleo though, Wynonna used that history to make herself stronger. She
built a wall around her emotions that made her more prepared to take on the
role of Earp heir. Wynonna ultimately embraced the title of heir, and found
that she actually flourished in fulfilling her legacy. Wynonna is strong, and
she has come to realize that while yes, her task is not always pleasant, she
has to face up to it every day in order to keep herself and those she cares
about safe. Wynonna shoulders the mantle of her legacy, she stays, and she
fights. (Grade: D- for being one of
the two assholes that came up with this question / A- for mentioning the ‘passive
form of abuse by the Gibsons’ as I’d never really thought of it that way).
Laura – Whoa, whoa, whoa. No one said there’d be
grades! Look both Cleo and Wynonna were saddled with something neither wanted and,
frankly, dealing with the sins of the ancestors is crap. But it happens doesn’t
it, that’s what is even crappier. How they handled this were two very different
ways. Wynonna turned a corner and found the love of her family to guide her in
order to not only finish this heir business but leave it in the past where it
belongs. It’s taken her some time to do so but what she does now is for herself
and love, not out of some sense of responsibility for this heir crap. Cleo went
bonkers and while off the hinges because of what she’s had to endure is
somewhat understandable, she had a choice. Many choices in fact just like
Wynonna. She chose what she felt would help her and keep her safe while also
finally getting away from the Clanton heir crap but she also did it out of
selfishness and in a very selfish way, dangerous manner. So, I get it, and I
would love to see more of her because I don’t think not being the heir anymore
means she’s less of a pain in the ass, but I’m glad she’s gone because she was
too erratic to deal with. (Grade: A for using ‘crap’ four times / B+ for calling
Cleo erratic (it would have been an A if it had been ‘erratic (For freedom!)’)
Earpnado – They are both hot badass bitches that were
saddled with curses they didn’t ask for. I am deeply in love with both of
them. They both say fuck a lot. You should know that I skipped most
of high school. (Grade: A for content / B- for not meeting minimum number of
lines – you should have increased your margin size to help you, sorry, that’s highschool)
Office – It's interesting the more I think about it
and I think for the next year we might come up with more things. Cleo as forced
into it unwillingly through the abuse of her mother; Wynonna didn't get the
abuse that Willa did but was nevertheless forced into it. Cleo seemed to dislike
the idea of it until she got it then she seemed all in (unlike her brothers who
seemed to never like the idea of it and asked to be released when given the
chance). And from the start Cleo seemed to very much enjoy toying with Demons
(example: the chili cook off) and I don't think Wynonna really felt like it was
a game...though, near the end when she went jollily into the forest one start
to wonder. In conclusion, I like Wynonna better. (Grade: D- for being one of
the two assholes that came up with this question / B because I can’t believe I mentioned
Willa’s hard life).
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7. Wynonna seemed to give up and almost accept that Dark
Angel Waverly was going to take Waverly from her and asked only that she save
Doc before she took her sister away. Tell us how much you cried during that
scene and any other thoughts about that decision(?) of hers.
Lynn – This was another gut-wrenching scene that
produced water works that are not usually present! Wynonna had a perfect right
to ask for Dark Angel Waverly’s help to bring Doc back. Wynonna had just told
Doc that her pain never ends, so she deserved this tradeoff, if her Waverly was
going to be taken away. I was relieved when Doc awoke! Never a doubt that he
would, but I think I was holding my breath anyway.
Lindsey – That scene wrecked me. Even when I think
about it now I can feel the emotion welling up. Wynonna's "please don't
go" will forever be etched in pain in my heart. I can't even imagine what
it would feel like to know that the one person that you have been living for is
suddenly no longer herself and that the being that she has become is just going
to walk away and never look back. By this point in the episode Wynonna had been
through the wringer. Dark Waverly had blinded her, she was forced into a duel
with the man that she loves, and now she is facing the loss of her two greatest
loves. What's left for her? She knows that Dark Waverly is going to fulfill her
destiny so she grabs on to the one thing she has left. Doc. Wynonna's worst
fear in this life is to be left all alone. And in that moment she was seconds
away from being just that. Alone. No Waverly, no Doc. And we saw all that
emotion pour out of her when she pleaded for Dark Waverly to save Doc and then
to stay. And suddenly I'm crying again....yeah, so basically that is what I got
out of that scene. Pain. So. Much. Pain.
Laura – Ask me how much I didn’t cry during this
episode, it’ll be less amount of time. Wynonna couldn’t lose both of them but I
think she also knew that she wasn’t the only one who could save Waverly from
staying Dark Angel Waverly. If we learned nothing this season is that the bond
between Nicole and Wynonna has grown as well and they both trust each other to
protect Waverly in their own way. So while she was already hurting and hoping
that Dark Angel Waverly would save Doc, she still had to try to get her Waverly
back. In the end though, I think she knew in her heart that Nicole would be
able to save Waverly and she trusted in the love Wynonna has for Nicole. I mean
they are best friends (and soon to be sister-in-laws).
Earpnado – I’m not so sure that she accepted it as
much as she knew she couldn’t be the one to stop everything anymore. That’s
something I don’t think S1 Wynonna could’ve done – believed that somehow
someone else on her team could possibly take a big final stand. I think that
showed a lot of trust in the relationships she has with those around her – she
knows she doesn’t have to fight alone anymore. Dark Waverly was right, Wynonna
has done enough. In this episode everyone got to be a hero – Rachel, Doc,
Mercedes, Cleo, Jeremy, Wynonna, Waverly, Nicole, Nedley, Billy. They all had a
moment where they made a decision that contributed to everyone being OK. Wynonna
has spent years surrounding herself with her family and found family and those
choices all lead to the ones that were made in this episode. One of the
greatest lessons all of us can take from this show is that while sometimes you
need to be the hero, a true hero also knows when not to be.
Office – I cried A LOT. I also sat there with my
mouth open. Just a moment before she refused to shoot Doc because "there's
always another way" and then Waverly comes and Wynonna has no more fight
left in her. Maybe she felt death is pretty permanent, even in Doc's case so
saving his life was the first priority, then going and getting Waverly back
some how was the second... but I still was pretty moved by that. Her holding on
to the book and sobbing, "Please don't go..." I will never get over
that.
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8. Vampire Mercedes. Exapand and expound.
Lynn – Mercedes was born to be a Vampire! She will be
the Queen of the Clan very soon and I am here for it!
Lindsey – Oh vampire Mercedes. Ok. When Mercedes was
shot in 410 I immediately thought, oh, make her a vampire! That's how she will
survive! So, I wasn't surprised when it ultimately went down that way. I mean,
she's right Mercedes was BORN to be a vampire. All that sex appeal and sass,
now focused in one immortal woman. Her life is going to be a bang fest. The
world is NOT ready! Then once it came to fruition she certainly didn't
disappoint. One of my favorite lines from the whole episode is when she says
something to the effect of "no more dieting, I will eat who I want!"
I wanted to cheer "yas, Queen!" And trust me, I can't pull that off.
I am in no way cool enough. So yeah, I totally want to see how she handles that
going forward. Can't you just see it, Mercedes, Vampire Queen of Purgatory!
Nice!
Laura – I mean, what else can you say but Dani
Fucking Kind. Could anyone have played being turned into a vamp any better?! It
was a perfect change for Mercedes who is always helping her friends and yet is,
well Mercedes. Plus that scene! Show me a more iconic Mercedes line than “suck
me off already,” go ahead, I’ll wait. I can’t expand on it, it was too perfect
as is. Except again to say. Dani. Fucking. Kind.
Earpnado – Yes.
Office – I like her quite a bit.
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9. So... Nicole is the shield now, joining the guardian
and the champion. What do you think this might mean for Nicole? Do you think
that she made the promise thinking she could figure out a way out of it in the
future or do you think she was all in?
Lynn – I know Nicole will take her added duty as the
Angel’s Shield very seriously. She will continue to be the best Sheriff of
Purgatory since Randy Nedley! Being the shield, will only cement her commitment
to the people of Purgatory, herself and to her family. Nicole is ALL IN
Lindsey – I think Nicole as the Angel's Shield is
genius. For four seasons all Nicole has ever wanted is to matter, and to be
included, and to help with whatever strangeness was going on in Purgatory. And
time and time again she has been pushed to the periphery. I think being left
behind when Wynonna went into the Garden to save Waverly was a breaking point
for her. Not only was she STILL being left behind, but then she had to endure a
year and a half without everyone she loves. It was made clear in 410 that
Nicole was done with that. Then you add the Waverly connection. As Waverly's
partner there is a certain responsibility that Nicole holds to help keep her
safe. And while Nicole was always ready and willing to do whatever it took to
uphold that responsibility she oft came up against Wynonna who still saw herself
as Waverly's only protector, sometimes against Nicole herself (ahem, 203
through 205, I'm looking at you!). Wynonna is slowly, and reluctantly accepting
that Nicole is now holds an equal role in ever present task of keeping Waverly
safe. Now, by Nicole becoming the Angel's Shield she has finally fully stepped
into the role she has always wanted. And by binding herself to Waverly for all
eternity she has become both her partner and her protector.
Do I think that Nicole made her pledge with the thought that
she could somehow get out of it later? No. I absolutely don't. I think that in
that moment, with Dark Waverly standing on the stairs about to take her love
into the Garden forever Nicole did what her heart told her to do. She found a
way to keep Waverly with her AND she found a way to live up what she has always
been. A protector. Of Waverly, of Purgatory, and now of the entire GRT. Really,
I think that that one moment is what Nicole's entire personal arc was leading
up to. Nicole IS fair, Nicole IS just, and Nicole IS the absolute right person
for the job. It's just a perk that she now gets to keep Waverly with her.
Waverly said that Nicole “sacrificed” herself to save her, I don't see it that
way. I see it as Nicole finally stepping into the role she was always meant to
play, the ULTIMATE Sheriff. It's really quite the hero arc and I love it, for
Nicole and for me, who only wants good things for my Sheriff. And now, like
Kate said WAY back in 401, there are 3 powerful, and equal women standing guard
at the door of the GRT. Angel Waverly, Wynonna the Champion, and Nicole the
Shield. SO good...
Laura – I think it means Nicole is finally exactly
where she was always meant to me. Have a I mentioned the long game that Emily
has played? I think she made the promise because she knew it was going to be
that way for her as Waverly’s shield/protector whether or not it was the 5th
realm pulling it from her. Like she said, “where you go, I go.” She had already
made the promise to Waverly now she just made sure that all realms were aware
and she got a wicked tattoo to go along with it. Win-win. Nicole has always
been drawn to the GRT and frankly there was a reason so even as a child she was
going to be there and come back as an adult. Not that it wasn’t her choice,
because she always had a choice. And she chose to see why the GRT and
Purgatory, and then she chose Waverly. If it’s meant to be, let it be (baby,
just let it be).
Earpnado – I don’t think she has any plans to try to
get out of anything. She was right, everything she loves is already
there. They’ve all spent so much time protecting Purgatory, they might as
well hang out and enjoy it now. Did you know there’s grass in
Canada? And honestly when your florist is a werewolf what else do you need
to see?
Office – I think it was in Bridget's interview with
Kat that Kat said in that moment Nicole would have made any deal at ALL to keep
Waverly safe. So, in that moment, I think Nicole was all in. I don't think
there is anything she wouldn't have given up for Waverly. And over time, I can
imagine her getting wistful that she can't leave, mostly because she can't give
Waverly what Waverly might want (going on adventures), and I don't think she'd
be opposed to looking into what it might take to lift the boundary, but if
'lifting that boundary' can't be done safely for all in the GRT, I think she
won't do it and won't ultimately regret her decision.
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10. We totally didn't ask everything. Like at all.
What didn't we ask and what is the answer?
Lynn – I guess my only question left is what about
Eve? I keep thinking that maybe I missed something, but I don’t think so?! So,
in answer to my question, I guess we will find out in Episode 12?!
Lindsey – Do you have any more tears left to
cry? Yes. And I think once I start I'm
not going to be able to stop crying for a while. I'm not ready to let these characters
go and I have a lot of emotions left to process. I think it's going to be a
long weekend, but first, we have a wedding to attend.
Laura – Will we survive ep 412? Does Wynonna get a
cool tattoo now too? Why did Nicole need to get thrown 100 feet after making
such a promise? And more importantly, will Billy be allowed on Earp homestead
now that he’s technically the Clanton heir? All these questions and more on the
next episode…whoops, sorry lost my way there for a moment. The answer is I make
guesses and I’ve been wrong more times than right. Although the crew that zooms
the episodes with me on Fridays were all correct about vamping Mercedes. As
soon as we saw the teaser for ep 411 we were like “well, we see her walking
down the hallway so she must be okay” and then at the exact same time a few of
us turned and said “but maybe she’s now vampire Mercedes!” Yes, after five
years I have finally read Emily Andras’ mind! Not really but getting one right
felt like I was the Earpin’ Kreskin.
Earpnado – The last few weeks I’ve made comments that
I am a tad worried about literal child, Rachel – she is clearly truant, working
at a bar, and has an on again off again thing with a Reaper. And this
week they said you know what she’s missing? A gun! All I’m saying
is like maybe someone could look into cyber school or something. Just a
class or two to take between wielding firearms and being held hostage by
Reapers. Also I chose to write about this instead of any actual feelings
about the upcoming finale because my shield is to deflect actual feelings
with dumbassery. My shield might not be quite as hot as our resident
ginger sheriff, but I still find it to be generally effective. See you on
the other side.
Office – WHERE THE FUCK IS EVE!??!?!?! My answer:
Season 5.
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