WCTH S8 Episode Review: Before My Very Eyes

 

    Hello Hearties and welcome back! Sorry this post is a day late... and was posted so late. I've been having a busier day today, or to quote Mr. Bouchard, "You know life. Things get in the way." 😂

    I hope you all are doing great and enjoying your week so far! I am back to review this week's episode of WCTH Season 8! Can you believe we're past the half way point of the season?

    This episode was a good episode. I really did enjoy this one. It was funny, romantic, emotional, and had an air of mystery. Honestly it was one of the best ones of the season. All the main characters actually got a good amount of screen time including... Lucas! Yay! Yes! The man finally not only had some time with Elizabeth but also got a separate plotline of his own. Apart from Elizabeth! Yippee!

    Let's get right to it!

Side Notes:

We had a Little Jack sighting! It was brief but he was there!

Just how long exactly is this trip Fiona is taking? 

Katie Yost was mentioned! Wow!

 

 

 

In Who's Eyes?

 

    I feel like a broken record, but... Joseph is just an angel. Honestly he is a great addition to Hope Valley. He's gentle and kind, loves his family, but also has an interesting past and some big dreams for the future.

    I found it sweet that he offered to hold the prayer vigil for Ned being so new in town and not knowing Ned all to well. (Have they even met?) And he walked ALL THE WAY to town... in the pouring rain no less. Talk about being a saint of a guy.

    And yay! Him and Lucas actually got a scene together! It wasn't a whole lot but it was nice nonetheless. I think it would be fun if these two became friends one day. I guess we'll see.

    We then learned about Joseph's dream... well sort of. This man has some big plans for the future. I laughed at him and Minnie's cute banter. Minnie walked in the church and found her husband praying and called his name. Joseph then playfully answers, "Yes, Lord?" Lol! I love it! And Minnie had some wonderful wisdom to share with her husband.

 

    Joseph has bigger plans than just pastoring Hope Valley's church. He says that he wants to make something of himself. Minnie then replied gently, "In who's eyes, Joseph?" Amen! Yes, that man has a loving and wise wife. She knows that what truly matters is pleasing God, and doing His Will. Not making ourselves into something great for other people to see. Minnie believes God's calling for her husband is to pastor Hope Valley. (And I agree with her.) Joseph is a breath of fresh air, and has such wonderful wisdom and advice to share. Something almost everyone in this town currently needs. Lol!

    I'm very curious to find out just what Joseph's big dreams are though, as well as the full reason he left his previous church.

    I also have to mention the scene between Elizabeth, Minnie, and Angela. That little girl is something special alright. All she has to do is hear a song once and she can play it? Talk about a gift from God. It does appear she is a bit discouraged with learning Braille, but if anyone can help her it's Elizabeth. 

    I do wonder what on earth happened to Mr. Landis. He appeared for a moment and POOF! He was gone and never was mentioned again. But I have a feeling he may be back. I guess we'll see.

 

The Daring Doctor Duo

    Carson and Faith... They got a bunch of screen time and yet... not much happened. At least not in terms of their relationship and Carson's career dilemma. I think the most profound thing that happened was Elizabeth's comment to Carson.

    He was so down and worried that he hadn't done enough for Ned. Elizabeth then replies, "I hope you know how much we appreciate you here."

    I believe that is exactly what Carson needed to here.

    This makes me wonder if Carson really will choose to stay in Hope Valley. Maybe he'll realize that his calling is right there in the town he loves, and that there's no where else he'd rather be.

    As for him and Faith, like I said not much happened there. But I did find it sweet when he placed his doctor's coat over her while she slept. Aww! It just shows how much he loves her still. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what will become of these two. 

Get Your Own Skirt! 

    And.... Sigh.... Come on Jesse and Clara. You love each other! Why are you two so stubborn?

Warning. Rant ahead. :D

    I would have thought after having a whole episode where they were apart this current episode might have brought some resolution. But... nope. They are still very much at odds.

    Now once again I understand. Jesse messed up really bad. Like, really bad. But... it doesn't constitute Clara's behavior. She's so wrapped up in herself and her hurt, that she's shoving Jesse to the curb. She's not showing him the forgiveness or love she should be. 

    I do give kudos to Jesse for finally stepping foot in the cafe and making a first move of sorts. And yet... he asked for eggs and toast. Lol! Honestly I feel a, "I'm sorry," or a "Can we talk," was in order. Goodness, I would have liked to see him come in and hug her. Actually... that's what I want to see from Clara.

    But Jesse and Clara are still newly weds and so they have a lot of lessons to learn. They have to learn how to communicate better, and respect each other. They have to learn how to forgive each other, and show each other a selfless love. And I believe Joseph Canfield is already helping with this.

 

    His advice to Clara was spot on. She needs to ask Jesse to come home. She needs to forgive him. What he did was unacceptable, but she still needs to forgive him. Hopefully next week's episode will bring some resolution for this troubled couple. (And now I'll get off my soapbox. Lol!)

    But the funniest thing was their last scene together. Lol! While it was still more conflict between them, that was some funny dialogue. And I applaud Jesse for trying! I mean, the man was about to give his wife some flowers! And then... he saw a bit too much of his wife's ankles out for the world to see. Lol!

    Now I do have to agree with Clara that he didn't handle himself the best. I mean, I get it. He was shocked and highly disproved of the look. However maybe he should have waited until Rachel was gone to say something... or better yet. Maybe he should have waited until after he gave the flowers. Lol!

    But I didn't really care for Clara's response. She was very bullheaded. But the best line came when she told him to "get his own skirt." And Jesse firmly stated he would. Lol! So good! Kudos Derek Thompson for that one! 

The Coulters

    Look out Hope Valley! Rosemary Coulter is running the Mercantile! Lol! Oh, my... Elizabeth are you sure that was a good idea? :D But honestly in the end she was a great option as she's just... well just Rosemary. She can do pretty much everything and organizing is her middle name. Lol!

    Will this effect her brainstorming for trying to figure out what to do with her life? I'm really not sure. I highly doubt she'll go to work permanently at the mercantile. But who knows? Maybe something will come of this.

    As for Lee... Lol! Oh Lee. The little boy just came out in him this time. It was actually pretty neat to see him in Bill's jacket. That red serge looks good on him! I also think that was so sweet of Bill to let him. (You're such a softy! :)

Bill

    I just want to add a little snippet in here for Bill. First off.... I think him and Molly's red hot romance took a break for a bit. Lol! And secondly... is Bill going to become a Mountie? I've mentioned this before, but I'm curious if Bill is going to take over for Nathan and become Hope Valley's new Mountie. I really have my doubts as of now. But Bill does seem pretty attached to that serge. And why not? He earned it!

    And now we know his horse's name! Hero! Yay! (What? I like to know those things, and Hero is a good name! ;)

    Just thought I'd take a quick moment to mention these things. I'm just glad Bill is back in the episode to be honest. He really disappeared last episode. And we need our Bill. :)

 

The Best Couple in Hope Valley

 

    (Clears throat...) EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkk!!!

    There's going to be a wedding! There's going to be a wedding! 

    Oh my goodness! These two are just so cute, and so perfect together! 

    I am still a bit confused on what was exactly wrong with Ned. Carson and Faith had a guess, but things were never confirmed afterward. Was it Ned's Gall Bladder? And why did they have to operate a second time? Questions, questions... 

    Anyhow, Florence and Ned are just the sweetest couple! Poor Florence! Finally! Finally after so long she has found a second love in Ned. And of course what would happen? He would become deathly sick. The poor woman. I can only imagine the trauma she went through. She was by his side, holding his hand, and praying for the man she loves.

    And Ned... Eeeek! Even while he has a terrible fever (Which may have been what gave him the courage to do what he did) asked Florence a question. And that question had me squealing and clapping my hands in glee. He asked Florence to marry him! And she said yes! YES!!! Woo hoo!

    So Ned under goes not one but TWO surgeries! Ouch! And apparently he lost a lot of blood as everyone in town was donating some for him. (WCTH writers... What did Ned do to deserve this? ;)

    And Florence is just put through the wringer this whole episode. She can barely stand to leave, even to get a bit of sleep. And when she's not sleeping she's right back by his side. And that's where we got one of the sweetest scenes...

    Florence comes in to sit with Ned who's still unconscious. And then... Oh my goodness! She took his hand and sang him a song! (Places hand to heart!) That was just the sweetest thing! It made me emotional just to think about it.

    So then finally Ned opened his eyes, looking so much better. But he had a very important question to ask Florence. Had he asked her, during his raging fever, to...marry him? And had she...said yes? I won't lie. I was concerned he was going to take it back. Lol! Florence nervously tells him yes to both questions... and the smile Ned got on his face was so perfect! Lol! Oh, those two are just so sweet!

    And they're going to get married! Yes! Yes, yes, yes, yes!!!

 

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 

 

 (The good being Henry, the bad being Jerry, and the ugly... well you can figure it out. Lol!)  

    Okay. Christopher listen up. I like you. Really I do. But... no. Just no. That attitude ain't going to fly in this town. And neither is pick-pocketing! Poor Lee. That watch looks like a present from Rosemary with that sweet inscription. (Shakes head in disapproval...) You noughty noughty boy... Lol!

    But in all honesty, part of the reason I like Christopher is because of his flaws. He really looks like he was raised in a very wealthy lifestyle, and has become the "rich bad boy" stereotype. (You know, the wealthy trust fund kid type.) But it makes him intriguing to me. Not to mention I see some good in him. Or at least the potential for good. And I believe his father is going to be a great example to him.

    Wow. Did I just say that? It's so crazy, but really Henry looks like he's going to be a better role model for his son, than the man who actually raised him. Speaking of who...

    So... Who is this Jerry? Literally guys, I have a lot of questions. I really want to know about what happened with Henry and Christopher's mother. Was she Henry's wife and they divorced? Or is Christopher Henry's illegitimate son? That would be one of the biggest scandals this show has ever seen for sure. But I do feel like the first option I listed is mostly likely the right one.

    It was so sad to see Henry's reaction when Christopher called Jerry his dad. Christopher even realized how that would effect his "real" dad, and quickly corrected himself by calling his step-father Jerry.

    I am so curious to see how this whole story plays out. It was so sweet to see Henry and his son paling around, getting caught in the rain together, and seeing Henry teaching his son how to be an honest and hard working man. I mean... how precious is that?

    However... Christopher's behavior is far from precious. Yeesh! That man is a snob. The way he insisted on having a bigger room, and the way he treated Lucas. Just yuck! But Lucas is so onto him. Yes, sir. Mr. Bouchard's people reading skills are back in action. He just knows that Christopher is trouble and was able to put two and two together. And he let the young man have it! Bravo, Lucas!

    He straight up told Christopher that pick-pocketing will not be tolerated. Not in this town. Now without evidence Lucas couldn't do much and honestly his accusations were quite bold. Christopher could maybe even report him. Then again... Christopher knows that Lucas is dead right. Hopefully he'll eventually do the right thing before it's too late. I mean... they already found that car he stole. Goodness this guy is trouble. Who on earth's car is that anyway? And how could he just steal it like that? This guy needs some new morals.

    I also have to mention Hickam. What on earth was he about to say? Probably something he thought would better the company, but he was cut short by Henry and Christopher. Lauralyn from the blog Heartstrings and Hallmark Things mentioned in her blog post that perhaps Hickam feels Christopher (His boss' son) may take his position at the oil company. I think that is a very valid idea, and makes a lot of sense. Hickam has been there almost from the start, way, way back in S6. Now all of a sudden Henry's son shows up and wants to learn the business. In Hickam's mind, why wouldn't he think Henry would want his own son to have a high position in the company? I guess we'll have to see, but for now... Poor Hickam.

    The last thing I want to touch on is Christopher and Rachel. Oooo...girl. I know he has all that "bad-boy charm" and everything, but... Please listen to your head here, and not your heart. This guy is trouble. And Rosemary is onto him! She knows a performance when she sees one, and she can tell something is off with him. Hopefully her and Lee will catch wind of this young romance before something bad happens. Then again... where's the fun in that? Lol!

 

Allie the Matchmaker 

    Oh...boy... Allie what have you done?

    Now I will be up front and honest here. I am not a fan of the "blended family" idea for Elizabeth and Nathan. Never have been. It's just not my cup of tea. I also was never a fan of the idea of Allie playing matchmaker. Never have been. And so it should come as no surprise that I wasn't a huge fan of what Allie did.

    I mean, it was definitely funny. I won't lie about that. But... Yikes. Nathan really needs to set this girl straight. I feel like he should have warned her from the beginning not to get her hopes up. Nothing between him and Elizabeth has ever been set in stone. In fact it's been pretty rocky. 

    However I do have to put a teeny bit of blame on Elizabeth as she did in fact give Allie hope by accepting Nathan's dinner offer, and then canceling on them... (Three steps from the cafe.) Allie was most definitely very excited about that and the prospect of all four of them possibly becoming a family. And then it all went wrong... for her anyway. Lol!

    Yes, Nathan really better straighten things out, and tell her not to match-make anymore. It could get quite... awkward for some people. 

    I will say I found it quite humorous when she asked did she have to invite Lucas to her adoption party. And Nathan's response was gold. Lol! So good! (But Lucas got you a present! Lol!)

    I also want to add in here about the whole adoption storyline. It's truly so sweet to see how much this means to Nathan and how much he truly loves Allie. My audio cut out at the heartfelt moment when Allie told Nathan she wanted him to promise at the ceremony that he'd never leave her. (Come on, Hallmark!) But this just speaks so, so much to how much Allie truly loves her uncle and how her past has scared her. She's lost her mother, and her father left her. Now she's afraid of ever losing her uncle. (Who honestly is really more like her father.) And Nathan lovingly tells her that he would and that he does promise never to leave her. (Aww!)

    It's also funny to watch Allie sit and almost tease Nathan about Elizabeth. Lol! Sitting there batting her little eyelashes like she claims Elizabeth did at Nathan. :D I doubt Elizabeth looked at him quite like that, Allie, but don't let me burst your bubble.

Not Yet....

    Okay... that was a... conversation. Now, forgetting about all the "team craziness" for a minute, I will say that was a very nice scene between Elizabeth and Nathan. It felt down to earth, relaxed, and natural. Not the usual awkward or tension filled scenes they sometimes get. Okay, actually there was tension here so scratch that.

    I do have to admit that when I first saw Nathan walking by I may have literally told him to shoo. Lol! And then when he reached for that blanket I may have told him to stop. (What? It's not like he'd listen to me anyway. ;)

    But Nathan was very much a gentleman in this scene, and was generally very kind and sincere. Him and Elizabeth had some light banter going about Elizabeth being headstrong. (It was... cute. I'll give TN that much. Lol!)

    Nathan also went on to say that Allie doesn't think that things will feel different after he adopts her. Elizabeth tells him how that speaks volumes about Nathan. Allie knows just how much he loves her and that with the ceremony or not nothing would change that.

    Nathan then went on to say that adopting Allie was the single best decision he had ever made in his life. Now I may be Team Lucas but that was a very sweet and big thing for Nathan to say. I'm sure he's made many, many good decisions in his life, especially since he's a Mountie. And yet he says adopting Allie is the single best decision he's ever made. (Again...Aww!) He also states he doesn't know why his sister married Dylan, or how he could abandon Allie after his wife's death. And then we got the big moment. (Takes fortifying breath...) Elizabeth then asks him, 

    "Haven't you ever lost someone so close to your heart, it tears you apart inside?

    Oh, poor, sweet Elizabeth. Every Heartie knows she was thinking of Jack in that moment. And it really just shows us how his death truly crushed her, and how hard it is for her to move on.

    Nathan then looked at her and said... "Not yet." (Gulp!)

    Hehehe... Can I assume he said that because Elizabeth isn't close to his heart? No? Okay. Just thought I'd ask. Lol! Welp... I do believe that was Nathan's attempt to fight for Elizabeth. I do have to give kudos to him as he actually followed through this time. 

    Honestly the scene was very sweet, and even had a bit of a "Jack and Elizabeth" feel to it. Ugh! Did I just say that? (Finds towel to wipe tongue on.) Yes, even I can admit when Nathan does something nice. And...

    Yes, I still consider Nathan the obvious choice, and say that things are still pointing to him possibly being the man Elizabeth finally chooses. I do have to admit that I am a bit more confused at this point, as Lucas and Elizabeth continue to have a lot of romantic moments and firsts. (Which I shall get to shortly.) I also still say Lucas has a chance, so I am still hopeful.

    It's a weird thing. Elizabeth and Lucas get all the romantic moments I love to see. (Romantic dinners, picnics, hand holding, etc.) And yet... I feel that the writers are giving Elizabeth and Nathan more depth in a way. And yes I'm still Team Lucas. :) I'm just commenting on how I feel the writers are portraying the characters, and what I see when I watch them.

    Nathan and Elizabeth continue to have this underlying tension when they're together. Like things between them aren't quite yet resolved. Which I don't believe they are at all. Elizabeth continues to make these expressions when Nathan's around and right after he leaves. Something is definitely going through her head. But is it because she feels something for him, or something else? (Mysterious music plays...)

 

Take a Walk with Me?!? 

    Did I hear that right? Did Elizabeth really just ask Lucas to.... take a walk with her? Yes, yes I know she didn't actually say the words, but all in all she asked Lucas to walk with her. AND to hold her hand as they did so... (Sighs contently....) Alright, let me back up.

    So we first have the scene with them in the saloon. Lucas is being his sweet and thoughtful self as always and brought her some tea. He then spills the wonderful news about his parents. His mother took Elizabeth's advice and convinced her husband to come home! (Yay!) I personally am happy that they seem to be trying to mend things, and Elizabeth is clearly overjoyed at the news. Lucas still seemed to have some reserves about them, but was clearly excited at the prospect of his parents reconciling. (Then again, who wouldn't be?) He then looks to Elizabeth, who he knows is partly responsible for this outcome, and smiles telling her how remarkable she is. He then places his hand over hers affectionately and says, "And I hope you know how happy I am to have you in my life." (Aww!) He's all smiles looking at the woman he adores. 

    However... Elizabeth was taken back at his public display of affection and with a look around the room, removes her hand from his. She is clearly not ready for this level of either of them publicly showing affection to each other. Lucas seemed a bit confused at first, as well as disappointed. And I understand why. As I said he clearly adores her, and wants to show her love, and for her to do the same to him.

    I even wonder if he is worried or even frustrated that Elizabeth is so hesitant. But not for the reason you might think I'm meaning. Elizabeth is still guarding her heart, and I feel she isn't truly giving him her whole heart just yet. She's scared and still trying to navigate through this new experience of having feelings for someone else. I also think she still hasn't sorted through her feelings for Nathan just yet. She cut things off with him very suddenly, and especially with him being a Mountie I believe she still has some things to finally come to terms with. And so Lucas may be able to sense her hesitancy and may even be worried about where her heart lies. Just a thought anyway.

    Anyhow, it was fun to see Lucas and Elizabeth just hanging out together. You know... like a real couple. Lol! The way they were just sitting together in the saloon and even standing side by side when Joseph showed up. I also enjoyed Lucas' lightheartedness about them all being gathered in the saloon. And he was such a gentleman when he offered to accompany Joseph in Elizabeth's place so she didn't have to go out in the rain. (And I now know he is capable of starting a fire. Lol!) 

    We then got a brief scene when Lucas returned from the church, and Elizabeth thanked him for going for her. She then asked if she could borrow his umbrella so she could check on Florence. Lucas offers to escort her, but she kindly turned him down. I'm left to wonder if this also had to do with not being seen as a couple in public or if she just wanted to go alone. Anyhow Lucas lends his umbrella, and then stares after her as she leaves. His expression seemed a mixture of "love-struck glance" and almost a longing. Like he really wanted to go with her, and may even tie into their previous "hand holding" issue. I'm really not sure. (Am I going too deep here? :)

    We then come to Lucas and his "secret sorrow." Lol! Now I don't know about you, but I feel that scene was telling. Lucas quotes a novel saying, "Every man has his secret sorrows, the world knows not." Elizabeth questions the quote and Lucas tells her it's from a novel.... about a man who falls in love with a woman... who ultimately rejects him. Hmmm... Are you trying to say something Mr. Bouchard? Lol! 

    Once again I think this points to Lucas' possible underlying worry about his relationship with Elizabeth. He feels deeply for her, and wants them to... I don't know... Act like a couple? Lol! But Elizabeth is just being cautious right now, and I believe he understands that. I also believe that he doesn't want to rush her either. Yet at the same time... He wants to hold her hand! Lol!

    Now, I have to be honest here, even though I feel most people won't agree with me. I wasn't a fan of how Lucas reacted here. I understand that he's disappointed and maybe even worried that Elizabeth doesn't want to show him affection in public. With all he's gone through on this journey of trying to woo Elizabeth he's been through some hard and trying stuff. He saw her hug his rival, and even try and go to dinner with him. He saw her with Nathan and Allie in the street this season, and then on top of everything his whole world came crashing down when he learned his parents separated.

    I just felt... he was being a bit... pushy. And believe me I know he could have been so much worse than he was. He put a humorous spin on the situation, and even assured her that he doesn't want to rush her. I don't know. I guess I feel that his comment put pressure on Elizabeth, almost guilt-tripping her. It's just that he's always said he would be patient. That he would wait as long as it took. This just seemed to be him doing the opposite. But this is just me personally.

    I also have to mention his joke he told to Lee and Bill. Guys! He actually told a joke! I love that! The whole scene was very humorous from Lucas laughing at the joke, to Bill and Lee's confused expressions, to Lucas feeling very awkward that his audience didn't seem quite as amused as he was. (I also find it funny to think Gustave tells Lucas jokes. I didn't know he was the joking kind of guy. Lol!)

    Moving on, we then got that last scene...

    When Lucas and Elizabeth held hands as he walked her home!!! You guys... Yay! That was so sweet. I mean, again this felt like something I could only dream of happening. It was romantic, sweet, and gave me the feels. I mean... they held hands for goodness sake! So cute! And let me back up a minute to Elizabeth's whole statement to Lucas.

    That was such a sweet and romantic thing for her to say. She told him that she doesn't want him to have secret sorrows. She wants him to share all his joys and sorrows with her... privately AND publicly. Aww! And then she held her hand out to him.... and he took it! And they walked off together hand in hand! (Toward the church as a friend of mine pointed out to me.) The whole moment was so sweet and romantic. And that was such a wonderful and meaningful statement from Elizabeth. It leaves me wondering just where this triangle is going.

    Side Note: I forgot to mention Lucas' present he got for Nathan and Allie. Always such a thoughtful man. (And what on earth was in the box?!? :D )

    Now I'm going to avoid digging myself too deep this time. However, I do have to be honest here. And the truth is this. I am not 100% happy with how Lucas and Elizabeth's relationship is being played out. I love the romantic settings. Like honestly, wow. SO romantic. And I have loved seeing them have those cute couple firsts... and almost firsts. Lol! I just feel like something is lacking here. I'm still just lacking the depth I really want to see and feel from them. (This is just my personal opinion, and you're totally free to disagree. :) So, I have two ideas why.

    The first reason is the saddest, and so I'll get it out of the way. Maybe the writers are keeping things lighter and not going as deep with Lucas and Elizabeth because... (Takes fortifying breath) Elizabeth is ultimately going to pick Nathan. It's a possibility, and I have to be open and honest here.

    The second reason is much happier, but still frustrates me to an extent. The truth is... the writers are trying to keep this triangle going. They are keeping us in suspense and questioning everything. And so for Elizabeth and Lucas to spend so much time together going on dates and whatnot....AND be connecting so deeply would honestly be a dead giveaway as to who she's going to pick. I mean, let's be serious. Why on earth would the writers do that right away (Make Elizabeth and Lucas look so perfect, so in love, and connect so deeply and meaningfully) if they wanted us to keep guessing? I mean that would be SO obvious and should their plan be to have Elizabeth pick Nathan, they would have no valid reason to split her and Lucas up. It wouldn't make sense.

    Or maybe Elizabeth is just still not giving Lucas all her heart just yet. I don't know.

    But this is all just my two cents. And ramblings. Lol! It's funny as writing these blogs allows me to process and look deeper at scenes. Even come to new conclusions as I'm typing. And so I like to throw it all out there. I could be totally and dead wrong. But it's interesting to consider all options.

    I suppose the biggest question is this.... Can Elizabeth really switch to Nathan in the end after having all these romantic and meaningful moments with Lucas? My answer is yes, but it can't be done now as easily as it could have before. It would have to be Lucas who breaks things off, or people would look down upon Elizabeth's character. But I really, really just... don't know. Things would be so much more awkward if her and Lucas broke up and she went with Nathan, verses her staying with Lucas and cutting things with Nathan permanently. I can see her still being friends with Nathan and Allie even if she goes with Lucas. Not so much the other way around. (But then again, I am Team Lucas.) All in all.... I just don't know anymore. Lol! I guess we'll find out in a few weeks. (That sounds crazy, doesn't it? Lol!)

    But just for the record, I am actually more hopeful now than I was after watching the episode. I still believe Lucas has a shot! Yay!

    And there we have it Hearties! In the end this was a good episode! We got so much more time with the main characters, and everything felt a little smoother. It made me laugh, pulled at my heartstrings, and made me swoon.

    Thank you all so much for reading! Feel free to tell me your thoughts below! (But please don't tell me anything concerning promos, previews, or interviews. Thank you! :) Have a wonderful day! God Bless!

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