CUE THE MUSIC…
Yes my fellow Gladiators tonight’s recap is aptly inspired by Tracy Chapman’s song and thus entitled (excuse my language) GIVE ME ONE MF REASON….
“Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Because I don't want leave you lonely
But you got to make me change my mind “
I don’t even know where to begin so let’s start with the First Lady. I don’t know what served as the impetus of her sudden move to Blair House and ultimatum to POTUS, but a few episodes weren’t you okay with Liv taking care of your man? Could you please stop changing your dang platforms Millie – it’s like watching a Wimbledon championship tennis match lately with you. But you held your ground even after you realized that your 36 hours had dwindled down to 5 ….4…..3….2…1….and no POTUS. Kind of lonely out there on the edge ain’t it. Now you have to jump off the cliff. In my best Sarah Palin, “How’s that workin’ for ya?”
“I don't want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life
I don't want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life
I just want someone to hold me and rock me through the night”
Poor Jake. He is caught in the middle worse than Jan Brady. His presence not acknowledged like the middle piece of bread in a Dagwood sandwich…like the first runner-up to Miss Universe (I dare you to name any first runner-up…can you?)
Liv doesn’t want him nor does se want him following her. He is POTUS’ little lap dog chasing the ball (Liv) all around the DMV. He even has to tolerate a kiss then a lie from Liv, knowing she is in still waters (they run deep you know…) with POTUS…
“Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Because I don't want leave you lonely
But you got to make me change my mind “
Now let me tell you Cyrus Beane gave James one reason to stay. That reason was so good he got invited into the bedroom a la our first taste of gay oral sex in primetime TV (sidenote: SHONDA you all are really doing too much….). James was happier than Fran Fein in Loehmann’s during a 75% off sale. He went from Stepford wife to Heidi Fleiss quicker than you can say “Back to you in the studio”….
Last week the gladiators answered the call to arms for Huck and that was his reason to not only stay but come back better and stronger than ever. Huck was on his A-game identifying his trainer by his ear only and also locating his whereabouts. Even Miss Quinn got in on the action to show how her skills have been sharpened due to Huck’s mentoring. (Watch the closeness…I do believe at one point they were almost completing each other’s sentences…IJS)
Abby, David, and Harrison were just window dressing and supporting cast for us this episode. Not too much from them or any significant contribution. In my Randy Jackson voice, “not the greatest episode for them but still good”….ROFL.
Finally, my Livvie… First of all, them gloves are about to lay me out Liv…I don’t know which is better when you have them on then take them off or when you just enter with them in your hands. You do so much with those to show your grace and sense of style….As Indie Arie sings….it’s the little things….and the joy it brings….ANYHEW. Liv is tossed as it APPEARS that Cyrus may be the mole. Liv’s friendship is tested as the evidence strengthens but she holds to her loyalty even in debate with Jake. In addition, here is POTUS flexing his most powerful position summoning her to the oval office like a principal to a problem student. Cornering her against the window like a cobra with a mouse ready to devour her. In yet another stunning exchange of dialogue Liv leaves the office with the final words you must EARN my love….YES GAWD HUNTY….I was in high winds in El Paso about to blow away to Oz…but Fitz would not be outdone. He earned it YES HE DID…and we stood there with our collective Scandalites’ mouth open when Fitz showed up at Livvie’s and not Mellie’s suite at Blair House. Note to the players and player wannabee’s THIS IS HOW YOU EARN IT!
“Baby just give me one reason, Give me just one reason why
Baby just give me one reason, Give me just one reason why I should stay
Because I told you that I loved you
And there ain't no more to say”
And clearly I have no more to say!
Humbly submitted,
Willie J. Broussard Jr.
Gladiator in Suit
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