Anonymous wrote:I liked last night's episode a lot.

I am liking Miguel more and more. He stood up to his a-hole kids to defend Rebecca - and himself, in a way. Also, the warm way the Pearsons greeted Miguel when he and Rebecca showed up for dessert was a stark contrast to how cold and distant his own kids were. It's like he took Jack's advice and worked hard to show up for the Pearson kids over the years and is now able to reap the benefits as a grandfather even though he was never able to do the same with his own kids.

Kate helping Tess and taking Thanksgiving dinner in stride shows that she's gaining confidence in herself and her ability to handle things. She has really grown up since Toby's downward spiral, and does she look a bit slimmer or is it just me?

Randall still frustrates me with his superhero act (trying to protect Beth's feelings). He has a strong, smart wife and while sometimes he seems to recognize how much of an asset she is, other times he seems patronizing toward her.

I also appreciated the scene with Nicky and Jack where Nicky describes what happened to his CO. You could tell that it never crossed Jack's mind that people could turn on you like that, even during war. It also reinforces how difficult it was for the GIs in Vietnam. I have a bad feeling that Nicky is going to get killed under Jack's watch.

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Anonymous wrote:I liked last night's episode a lot.

I am liking Miguel more and more. He stood up to his a-hole kids to defend Rebecca - and himself, in a way. Also, the warm way the Pearsons greeted Miguel when he and Rebecca showed up for dessert was a stark contrast to how cold and distant his own kids were. It's like he took Jack's advice and worked hard to show up for the Pearson kids over the years and is now able to reap the benefits as a grandfather even though he was never able to do the same with his own kids.

Kate helping Tess and taking Thanksgiving dinner in stride shows that she's gaining confidence in herself and her ability to handle things. She has really grown up since Toby's downward spiral, and does she look a bit slimmer or is it just me?

Randall still frustrates me with his superhero act (trying to protect Beth's feelings). He has a strong, smart wife and while sometimes he seems to recognize how much of an asset she is, other times he seems patronizing toward her.

I also appreciated the scene with Nicky and Jack where Nicky describes what happened to his CO. You could tell that it never crossed Jack's mind that people could turn on you like that, even during war. It also reinforces how difficult it was for the GIs in Vietnam. I have a bad feeling that Nicky is going to get killed under Jack's watch.

I remember that during the first Thanksgiving of the show Pearson’s weren’t that warm to Miguel either.

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Anonymous wrote:At the beginning of the show when the Pearson family is celebrating Thanksgiving. Miguel arrives at the door with a cell phone in his hand. He was trying to reach his kids (thru his ex wife).
What year would this have been. The cell phone looked like a flip phone. Does that make sense considering the time frame?

It was 1998 I think so there were flip phones.

Anonymous wrote:I liked last night's episode a lot.

I am liking Miguel more and more. He stood up to his a-hole kids to defend Rebecca - and himself, in a way. Also, the warm way the Pearsons greeted Miguel when he and Rebecca showed up for dessert was a stark contrast to how cold and distant his own kids were. It's like he took Jack's advice and worked hard to show up for the Pearson kids over the years and is now able to reap the benefits as a grandfather even though he was never able to do the same with his own kids.

Kate helping Tess and taking Thanksgiving dinner in stride shows that she's gaining confidence in herself and her ability to handle things. She has really grown up since Toby's downward spiral, and does she look a bit slimmer or is it just me?

Randall still frustrates me with his superhero act (trying to protect Beth's feelings). He has a strong, smart wife and while sometimes he seems to recognize how much of an asset she is, other times he seems patronizing toward her.

I also appreciated the scene with Nicky and Jack where Nicky describes what happened to his CO. You could tell that it never crossed Jack's mind that people could turn on you like that, even during war. It also reinforces how difficult it was for the GIs in Vietnam. I have a bad feeling that Nicky is going to get killed under Jack's watch.

Anonymous wrote:At the beginning of the show when the Pearson family is celebrating Thanksgiving. Miguel arrives at the door with a cell phone in his hand. He was trying to reach his kids (thru his ex wife).
What year would this have been. The cell phone looked like a flip phone. Does that make sense considering the time frame?

Anonymous wrote:I liked last night's episode a lot.

I am liking Miguel more and more. He stood up to his a-hole kids to defend Rebecca - and himself, in a way. Also, the warm way the Pearsons greeted Miguel when he and Rebecca showed up for dessert was a stark contrast to how cold and distant his own kids were. It's like he took Jack's advice and worked hard to show up for the Pearson kids over the years and is now able to reap the benefits as a grandfather even though he was never able to do the same with his own kids.

Kate helping Tess and taking Thanksgiving dinner in stride shows that she's gaining confidence in herself and her ability to handle things. She has really grown up since Toby's downward spiral, and does she look a bit slimmer or is it just me?

Randall still frustrates me with his superhero act (trying to protect Beth's feelings). He has a strong, smart wife and while sometimes he seems to recognize how much of an asset she is, other times he seems patronizing toward her.

I also appreciated the scene with Nicky and Jack where Nicky describes what happened to his CO. You could tell that it never crossed Jack's mind that people could turn on you like that, even during war. It also reinforces how difficult it was for the GIs in Vietnam. I have a bad feeling that Nicky is going to get killed under Jack's watch.

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Anonymous wrote:I did not see that coming about Tess!! Anyone?

I think they have hinted that Tess has been feeling isolated and unseen. My impression is that children coming out can feel pretty alone at times.

Anonymous wrote:Miguel’s children. Arghhhh.

Does Tess potentially having a girlfriend alter how we should look at the flash forward about not being ready to see “her”?

Anonymous wrote:I did not see that coming about Tess!! Anyone?

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Anonymous wrote:I shed tears in the last scene when Jack breaks down as Rebecca "bec" sings her song. Ugh, so moving and cathartic! His encounter with the moped driver (Bao) was also eye opening... crazy he was collecting cans for explosives.

What a crazy time, I feel so sheltered.

last thing, I enjoy seeing the luxe life Kevin has... fancy, plush car service in Vietnam, amazing hotels, constantly bringing his GF little thoughtful gifts. Adult Kevin is an amazing actor. It's funny how he relates to his fan "yep, it's me."

Kevin has become the most likable character on the show, which is saying something given all the ways someone in his position could be insufferable.

I also want more Miguel. He’s been so great and interesting in the bits we’ve seen of him.

yes! Bringing them a piano, letting Kevin sleep off the drinks after prom, fixing the fridge... and telling Jack he'd always take care of them. I can't imagine how torn Rebecca must have been going into that relationship.

I have a hard time seeing how Rebecca fell in love with Jack. It had to be his good looks and dish washing skills.