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Anonymous wrote:The Jake storyline doesn’t work. Why are we supposed to care about this kid? He’s done nothing other than be Robby’s ex stepson and their previous interactions weren’t even interesting.

Sorry but this is a big misstep in an otherwise phenomenal show.

I sort of agree. Plus, Robby wasn’t even married to Jake’s mom, only dated her for a couple of years. He never was his actual stepson. In real life, that kid wouldn’t give him the time of day.

Maybe that isn't who/how you are, but I had a lot of not-moms and not-dads growing up, and that dynamic, that connection, was very similar to how Jake seems to see Dr. Robby. Didn't you have aunties/uncles? That bond doesn't go away just because your adult(s) separate(s).

Aunties and uncles are different from the scenario The Pitt wants us to believe. In this case, Robby only dated Jake’s mother for a few years. We don’t even know when - maybe before Collins? It doesn’t sound at all like an auntie/uncle relationship. And yes, often when the adults break up, the kid is no longer closer with the ex, especially if they weren’t married. It’s just not realistic.

You seem unable to grasp that other people have different experiences than you. He had an LTR with the mom. Maybe they were friends before we don't know. We know Robby and Jake have a strong bond. I know people with similar relationships. I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds.

Yes and you’re not accepting that some people think it’s unrealistic based on their experiences. Why are you so angry? It’s like you absolutely cannot handle a different point of view or any criticism whatsoever of this show. It’s actually bizarre how heated you get. And thanks for confirming you are the nut who has been derailing this thread any chance you get with your bs. Stop attacking posters who don’t agree with you or you will continue to be reported to Jeff.

My experiences make me believe it’s a bit unrealistic for a teen to maintain a tight bond with his mother’s boyfriend after they are no longer together. So maybe the writers need to show more for it to be more believable.

I didn’t get angry or attack you. I pointed out that you seem to have trouble seeing another point of view. I literally said I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds. You’re threatening to report me to Jeff because I’m pointing out that others see a relationship that you deem unrealistic? That seems more like an attack. Disagreement or pointing out flawed thinking isn’t an attack. I’m very specifically saying not every LTR results in those relationships but some do. You seem very worked out about this.

You’ve been reported, troll.

Anonymous wrote:Why are these two people ganging up on this other poster? NP but I don’t see anything this other person has posted has been so awful, if anything you all seem more aggressive? Maybe everyone can just tone down their rhetoric some and be a little nicer.

Troll.

Why are these two people ganging up on this other poster? NP but I don’t see anything this other person has posted has been so awful, if anything you all seem more aggressive? Maybe everyone can just tone down their rhetoric some and be a little nicer.

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Anonymous wrote:The Jake storyline doesn’t work. Why are we supposed to care about this kid? He’s done nothing other than be Robby’s ex stepson and their previous interactions weren’t even interesting.

Sorry but this is a big misstep in an otherwise phenomenal show.

I sort of agree. Plus, Robby wasn’t even married to Jake’s mom, only dated her for a couple of years. He never was his actual stepson. In real life, that kid wouldn’t give him the time of day.

Maybe that isn't who/how you are, but I had a lot of not-moms and not-dads growing up, and that dynamic, that connection, was very similar to how Jake seems to see Dr. Robby. Didn't you have aunties/uncles? That bond doesn't go away just because your adult(s) separate(s).

Aunties and uncles are different from the scenario The Pitt wants us to believe. In this case, Robby only dated Jake’s mother for a few years. We don’t even know when - maybe before Collins? It doesn’t sound at all like an auntie/uncle relationship. And yes, often when the adults break up, the kid is no longer closer with the ex, especially if they weren’t married. It’s just not realistic.

You seem unable to grasp that other people have different experiences than you. He had an LTR with the mom. Maybe they were friends before we don't know. We know Robby and Jake have a strong bond. I know people with similar relationships. I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds.

Yes and you’re not accepting that some people think it’s unrealistic based on their experiences. Why are you so angry? It’s like you absolutely cannot handle a different point of view or any criticism whatsoever of this show. It’s actually bizarre how heated you get. And thanks for confirming you are the nut who has been derailing this thread any chance you get with your bs. Stop attacking posters who don’t agree with you or you will continue to be reported to Jeff.

My experiences make me believe it’s a bit unrealistic for a teen to maintain a tight bond with his mother’s boyfriend after they are no longer together. So maybe the writers need to show more for it to be more believable.

I didn’t get angry or attack you. I pointed out that you seem to have trouble seeing another point of view. I literally said I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds. You’re threatening to report me to Jeff because I’m pointing out that others see a relationship that you deem unrealistic? That seems more like an attack. Disagreement or pointing out flawed thinking isn’t an attack. I’m very specifically saying not every LTR results in those relationships but some do. You seem very worked out about this.

Are you the misogynoir poster?

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Anonymous wrote:The Jake storyline doesn’t work. Why are we supposed to care about this kid? He’s done nothing other than be Robby’s ex stepson and their previous interactions weren’t even interesting.

Sorry but this is a big misstep in an otherwise phenomenal show.

I sort of agree. Plus, Robby wasn’t even married to Jake’s mom, only dated her for a couple of years. He never was his actual stepson. In real life, that kid wouldn’t give him the time of day.

I feel sorry for those of you so lacking in care for others that you can't understand Robby and Jake's relationship, or that you wouldn't have empathy for any kid who is going through what Jake is.

I feel sorry for you, getting so worked up about a different opinion than yours and then generalizing that that poster “lacks empathy.”

This is another example of you attacking people for different opinions. Yes we know you’re the same poster.

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Anonymous wrote:The Jake storyline doesn’t work. Why are we supposed to care about this kid? He’s done nothing other than be Robby’s ex stepson and their previous interactions weren’t even interesting.

Sorry but this is a big misstep in an otherwise phenomenal show.

I sort of agree. Plus, Robby wasn’t even married to Jake’s mom, only dated her for a couple of years. He never was his actual stepson. In real life, that kid wouldn’t give him the time of day.

I feel sorry for those of you so lacking in care for others that you can't understand Robby and Jake's relationship, or that you wouldn't have empathy for any kid who is going through what Jake is.

I feel sorry for you, getting so worked up about a different opinion than yours and then generalizing that that poster “lacks empathy.”

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Anonymous wrote:The Jake storyline doesn’t work. Why are we supposed to care about this kid? He’s done nothing other than be Robby’s ex stepson and their previous interactions weren’t even interesting.

Sorry but this is a big misstep in an otherwise phenomenal show.

I sort of agree. Plus, Robby wasn’t even married to Jake’s mom, only dated her for a couple of years. He never was his actual stepson. In real life, that kid wouldn’t give him the time of day.

Maybe that isn't who/how you are, but I had a lot of not-moms and not-dads growing up, and that dynamic, that connection, was very similar to how Jake seems to see Dr. Robby. Didn't you have aunties/uncles? That bond doesn't go away just because your adult(s) separate(s).

Aunties and uncles are different from the scenario The Pitt wants us to believe. In this case, Robby only dated Jake’s mother for a few years. We don’t even know when - maybe before Collins? It doesn’t sound at all like an auntie/uncle relationship. And yes, often when the adults break up, the kid is no longer closer with the ex, especially if they weren’t married. It’s just not realistic.

You seem unable to grasp that other people have different experiences than you. He had an LTR with the mom. Maybe they were friends before we don't know. We know Robby and Jake have a strong bond. I know people with similar relationships. I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds.

I grasp it. I just have a different opinion than you. In your own words, “touch grass.”

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Anonymous wrote:The Jake storyline doesn’t work. Why are we supposed to care about this kid? He’s done nothing other than be Robby’s ex stepson and their previous interactions weren’t even interesting.

Sorry but this is a big misstep in an otherwise phenomenal show.

I sort of agree. Plus, Robby wasn’t even married to Jake’s mom, only dated her for a couple of years. He never was his actual stepson. In real life, that kid wouldn’t give him the time of day.

Maybe that isn't who/how you are, but I had a lot of not-moms and not-dads growing up, and that dynamic, that connection, was very similar to how Jake seems to see Dr. Robby. Didn't you have aunties/uncles? That bond doesn't go away just because your adult(s) separate(s).

Aunties and uncles are different from the scenario The Pitt wants us to believe. In this case, Robby only dated Jake’s mother for a few years. We don’t even know when - maybe before Collins? It doesn’t sound at all like an auntie/uncle relationship. And yes, often when the adults break up, the kid is no longer closer with the ex, especially if they weren’t married. It’s just not realistic.

You seem unable to grasp that other people have different experiences than you. He had an LTR with the mom. Maybe they were friends before we don't know. We know Robby and Jake have a strong bond. I know people with similar relationships. I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds.

Yes and you’re not accepting that some people think it’s unrealistic based on their experiences. Why are you so angry? It’s like you absolutely cannot handle a different point of view or any criticism whatsoever of this show. It’s actually bizarre how heated you get. And thanks for confirming you are the nut who has been derailing this thread any chance you get with your bs. Stop attacking posters who don’t agree with you or you will continue to be reported to Jeff.

My experiences make me believe it’s a bit unrealistic for a teen to maintain a tight bond with his mother’s boyfriend after they are no longer together. So maybe the writers need to show more for it to be more believable.

I didn’t get angry or attack you. I pointed out that you seem to have trouble seeing another point of view. I literally said I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds. You’re threatening to report me to Jeff because I’m pointing out that others see a relationship that you deem unrealistic? That seems more like an attack. Disagreement or pointing out flawed thinking isn’t an attack. I’m very specifically saying not every LTR results in those relationships but some do. You seem very worked out about this.

You wrote “you seem unable to grasp” as of in an idiot. In every response to someone who criticizes any part of the show, you respond with vitriol and as if they’re dumb. Sick of it. You did it regarding Dr Collins too.

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Anonymous wrote:The Jake storyline doesn’t work. Why are we supposed to care about this kid? He’s done nothing other than be Robby’s ex stepson and their previous interactions weren’t even interesting.

Sorry but this is a big misstep in an otherwise phenomenal show.

I sort of agree. Plus, Robby wasn’t even married to Jake’s mom, only dated her for a couple of years. He never was his actual stepson. In real life, that kid wouldn’t give him the time of day.

Maybe that isn't who/how you are, but I had a lot of not-moms and not-dads growing up, and that dynamic, that connection, was very similar to how Jake seems to see Dr. Robby. Didn't you have aunties/uncles? That bond doesn't go away just because your adult(s) separate(s).

Aunties and uncles are different from the scenario The Pitt wants us to believe. In this case, Robby only dated Jake’s mother for a few years. We don’t even know when - maybe before Collins? It doesn’t sound at all like an auntie/uncle relationship. And yes, often when the adults break up, the kid is no longer closer with the ex, especially if they weren’t married. It’s just not realistic.

You seem unable to grasp that other people have different experiences than you. He had an LTR with the mom. Maybe they were friends before we don't know. We know Robby and Jake have a strong bond. I know people with similar relationships. I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds.

Yes and you’re not accepting that some people think it’s unrealistic based on their experiences. Why are you so angry? It’s like you absolutely cannot handle a different point of view or any criticism whatsoever of this show. It’s actually bizarre how heated you get. And thanks for confirming you are the nut who has been derailing this thread any chance you get with your bs. Stop attacking posters who don’t agree with you or you will continue to be reported to Jeff.

My experiences make me believe it’s a bit unrealistic for a teen to maintain a tight bond with his mother’s boyfriend after they are no longer together. So maybe the writers need to show more for it to be more believable.

I didn’t get angry or attack you. I pointed out that you seem to have trouble seeing another point of view. I literally said I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds. You’re threatening to report me to Jeff because I’m pointing out that others see a relationship that you deem unrealistic? That seems more like an attack. Disagreement or pointing out flawed thinking isn’t an attack. I’m very specifically saying not every LTR results in those relationships but some do. You seem very worked out about this.

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Jake is a setup character from the start of the show, and it's clear that he's going to be what cracks Robby open (which is how it plays out). Kinda trite, but not unbelievable.

I like how you write this. People can have a close relationship with anyone - former teacher, neighbor, barista, bus driver… but Jake is just not compelling to me. That doesn’t mean I cannot have empathy for different types of relationships.

Maybe it’s the acting. Maybe it’s the writing. But I do not connect with Jake at all so Dr. Rauby’s desperate attempt to save Lea and then the meltdown seemed meh. I also don’t care about Langdon that much but the upset Dr. Rauby felt when he “lost” Langdon to the drugs seemed so much more real. The care he has for Dr Collins seems way more genuine. With Jake it’s almost like he’s *trying* to portray he’s such a standup guy who adores his stepson more than he actually feels it or more than the show is able to demonstrate it.

This exactly.

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Anonymous wrote:The Jake storyline doesn’t work. Why are we supposed to care about this kid? He’s done nothing other than be Robby’s ex stepson and their previous interactions weren’t even interesting.

Sorry but this is a big misstep in an otherwise phenomenal show.

I sort of agree. Plus, Robby wasn’t even married to Jake’s mom, only dated her for a couple of years. He never was his actual stepson. In real life, that kid wouldn’t give him the time of day.

Maybe that isn't who/how you are, but I had a lot of not-moms and not-dads growing up, and that dynamic, that connection, was very similar to how Jake seems to see Dr. Robby. Didn't you have aunties/uncles? That bond doesn't go away just because your adult(s) separate(s).

Aunties and uncles are different from the scenario The Pitt wants us to believe. In this case, Robby only dated Jake’s mother for a few years. We don’t even know when - maybe before Collins? It doesn’t sound at all like an auntie/uncle relationship. And yes, often when the adults break up, the kid is no longer closer with the ex, especially if they weren’t married. It’s just not realistic.

You seem unable to grasp that other people have different experiences than you. He had an LTR with the mom. Maybe they were friends before we don't know. We know Robby and Jake have a strong bond. I know people with similar relationships. I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds.

Yes and you’re not accepting that some people think it’s unrealistic based on their experiences. Why are you so angry? It’s like you absolutely cannot handle a different point of view or any criticism whatsoever of this show. It’s actually bizarre how heated you get. And thanks for confirming you are the nut who has been derailing this thread any chance you get with your bs. Stop attacking posters who don’t agree with you or you will continue to be reported to Jeff.

My experiences make me believe it’s a bit unrealistic for a teen to maintain a tight bond with his mother’s boyfriend after they are no longer together. So maybe the writers need to show more for it to be more believable.

Jake is a setup character from the start of the show, and it's clear that he's going to be what cracks Robby open (which is how it plays out). Kinda trite, but not unbelievable.

I like how you write this. People can have a close relationship with anyone - former teacher, neighbor, barista, bus driver… but Jake is just not compelling to me. That doesn’t mean I cannot have empathy for different types of relationships.

Maybe it’s the acting. Maybe it’s the writing. But I do not connect with Jake at all so Dr. Rauby’s desperate attempt to save Lea and then the meltdown seemed meh. I also don’t care about Langdon that much but the upset Dr. Rauby felt when he “lost” Langdon to the drugs seemed so much more real. The care he has for Dr Collins seems way more genuine. With Jake it’s almost like he’s *trying* to portray he’s such a standup guy who adores his stepson more than he actually feels it or more than the show is able to demonstrate it.

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Anonymous wrote:The Jake storyline doesn’t work. Why are we supposed to care about this kid? He’s done nothing other than be Robby’s ex stepson and their previous interactions weren’t even interesting.

Sorry but this is a big misstep in an otherwise phenomenal show.

I sort of agree. Plus, Robby wasn’t even married to Jake’s mom, only dated her for a couple of years. He never was his actual stepson. In real life, that kid wouldn’t give him the time of day.

Maybe that isn't who/how you are, but I had a lot of not-moms and not-dads growing up, and that dynamic, that connection, was very similar to how Jake seems to see Dr. Robby. Didn't you have aunties/uncles? That bond doesn't go away just because your adult(s) separate(s).

Aunties and uncles are different from the scenario The Pitt wants us to believe. In this case, Robby only dated Jake’s mother for a few years. We don’t even know when - maybe before Collins? It doesn’t sound at all like an auntie/uncle relationship. And yes, often when the adults break up, the kid is no longer closer with the ex, especially if they weren’t married. It’s just not realistic.

You seem unable to grasp that other people have different experiences than you. He had an LTR with the mom. Maybe they were friends before we don't know. We know Robby and Jake have a strong bond. I know people with similar relationships. I also understand that not everyone in an LTR forms those bonds.

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Anonymous wrote:The Jake storyline doesn’t work. Why are we supposed to care about this kid? He’s done nothing other than be Robby’s ex stepson and their previous interactions weren’t even interesting.

Sorry but this is a big misstep in an otherwise phenomenal show.

I sort of agree. Plus, Robby wasn’t even married to Jake’s mom, only dated her for a couple of years. He never was his actual stepson. In real life, that kid wouldn’t give him the time of day.

Maybe that isn't who/how you are, but I had a lot of not-moms and not-dads growing up, and that dynamic, that connection, was very similar to how Jake seems to see Dr. Robby. Didn't you have aunties/uncles? That bond doesn't go away just because your adult(s) separate(s).

Aunties and uncles are different from the scenario The Pitt wants us to believe. In this case, Robby only dated Jake’s mother for a few years. We don’t even know when - maybe before Collins? It doesn’t sound at all like an auntie/uncle relationship. And yes, often when the adults break up, the kid is no longer closer with the ex, especially if they weren’t married. It’s just not realistic.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow. Just watched the episode. Intense. Robby’s breakdown at the end - heartbreaking. He worked so hard to save Leah and it was obvious it was a lost cause but he kept going. Dana as always was an amazing support. She even called Abbott over with her facial expeession bc Robby was in trouble emotionally.

I’m really starting to like Samira - she is becoming quick and self assured. Javadi is growing on me. Whitaker was so good with the woman with the upper thigh gunshot wound who was losing a lot of blood. So caring.

Santos - still dangerous and wildly unchecked. Going well for her now but I have a feeling her luck will run out one day and I’m here for it.

Langdon - great to see him back in action but puzzling because he was sent home due to drugs. The hospital could be liable if anything happens under his watch. Robby could be in trouble.

Dr. Collins - absent again and still didn’t miss her.

If there's anything I don't like about the show, it's that practicing dangerously and without experience/while high works out fine.

You do realize how realistic that is, right? Addiction rates in medical professionals are higher than average

ICU nurse again. Can confirm this storyline is spot on. I personally— as in, they were my work friends — know of 3 ppl who diverted controlled substances over the span of a couple years. And these are just the people that I know well.

One Dr relinquished his license for good. One Nurse got to keep a restricted license and now works in a capacity where no drugs will ever be on the premises. And one PA hasn’t been caught.

To be clear, these people were addicts before they were given the keys to the Pyxis. Working in the hospital didn’t make them drug addicts.