That was fun, deceptive, and intriguing. We got so many storylines all merged into one episode. Of all of them, Duncan’s storyline seemed to me to be the most important one. He takes anti-depressants. Who can blame him? He saw his daughter bathed in blood next to the family pool while a hoard of cops inspected her dead body. We truly see Jake Kane putting a lot of pressure on his son. Duncan wanted to be a lifeguard and his father laughed at the idea, claiming it to be too easy. He wants his son to be a politician, or a successful businessman. Celeste tries protecting her son all the while acting like an utter nag. You just want to smack her. I felt the same way. Don’t be ashamed. Duncan went absolutely crazy without his pills. He fell off the bleachers and injured his head, he called Veronica his girlfriend, and he hallucinated, thinking he was making love to Veronica. Does he still have feelings for her? Does she still have feelings for him? She also dreamt of a hot night with her Duncan. This is steaming up.

I have to admit. I was not crazy about the John Smith storyline. I thought it lacked a bit of that “oomph” the last two episodes had. I also had no sympathy for Justin because his intentions were to seduce Veronica. Give me a break! That two-inch twit never had a chance. I did feel for him when he found out his father was alive and a transsexual. It was such a blow to him. He had imagined his father as a man who loved cars and had beautiful eyes. He got something unexpected. I loved that his father came to visit him every week at the movie store. He drove 90 miles to see his son. Loved that.

Do I like Troy? As a guy, I don’t really get him. He acts like a snob and mostly cocky. I know he does it to crack some laughs, but it gets to me sometimes. He strolls around too confident for my liking, always trying to seduce her. Maybe I want Veronica for myself? Speaking of seduction, Keith is getting closer to Veronica’s counselor. Is something going to happen between Keith and this energetic woman? They were really looking cozy in that coffee shop. Keith may be getting some action soon.

The Lilly Kane Files

-          Lianne Mars is staying in hiding. For the past months, she’s been living with her college friend.

-          Duncan takes anti-depressants.

Quotable Quotes

-          Veronica: “The thing about going to school with your ex-boyfriend, they’re inseparable. You turn, there they are.” He’s picking up your books for you. Be Nice!

-          Keith: “Are you playing nice with the other children?”

-          Keith: “How was your date?”

Veronica: “Lousy Conversation. Great sex.” I cracked up.

-          Veronica: “The hero is the one that stays. The villain is the one that leaves.”

-          Veronica: “Smell ya later.”

Keith: “Smell ya later?”

-          Veronica: “Remember, I’m the one in charge, and you’ll do what I say.”

Wallace: “You should have seen her before charm school.”

-          Veronica: “I’d invite you over, but it’s a school night and my dad owns a handgun.”

Some Final Notes

-          The restaurant scene with Sheriff Lamb was great.

-          No Paris Hilton this week!

-          Veronica almost caught her mother. Why is she running like a fugitive? At this point, I don’t know if I want to meet Lianne Mars?

This episode was good in some places, but less good in others. 3 out of 5 stars.

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