One of the greatest scenes in Once and Again.The scene started with Wood reading Barton's letter (again), when Barton entered Wood's attic room, saying Wood's brother said she was home.Wood dropped the letter to the floor by the trash on impulse. Barton said she just wanted her sweater back and that she'd never bother her again. Noticing the letter laying by the garbage can, Barton pointed out that Wood missed the trash.When Wood said she never intended to throw it away Barton said the letter was a mistake and she wanted it back, because now Wood barely spoke to her. Wood responded by saying she just wanted to be friends and Barton replied she didn't want nothing Wood didn't want. Wood then made it known that Barton was so important to her, and Barton looked shocked to find that out. A hug soon followed, where Wood said she wanted to keep the letter forever.They exchanged nervous smiles for a second and then seemingly on impulse Wood pressed her lips to Barton's for an instant. Pulling back Wood was surprised at what she had just done and Barton agreed it surprised her too. Then realizing apparently it was exactly what she wanted, they kissed again.A second longer and oh so sweet and tender. They where last shown in this scene with their foreheads touching and smiling like they just found love.
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It was good back then.
m-4782630 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Today it all ring hollow. The Jessie/Katie storyline and blooming love affair, is dull. It's Jessie character's inner struggle throughout the episode, that is interesting. But it is unfortunately outdated, in our current society of « proud people ». I find it unbelievable how THIS is the episode users decided to review, when Karen's depression episodes, offered wonderful writing. And an acting from Thompson, that deserved all the Emmy nominations. I always found her side of the story more compelling, this season. That is by far the most intense of the three. But they made wonders with this plot in particular. I also loved how they touched upon Grace's crush for her professor, this episode. And how bold writers were during some of the scenes involving that subplot. Without pushing it. So far the season keeps on giving, despite some lengthy parts. So I hope it won't end with too many loose ends.
Such a great episode
ciffou8 November 2015
Whenever I re-watch an episode of this show it breaks my heart that not so many people got to see it. I hope Netflix streams it soon.
I watched this episode when it first aired and I still remember how I felt hearing Grace telling Jessie that she should go for it, that she should be with the person she loved because at least she had one. It's powerful because Grace (who was never among my favorite characters) is talking about herself, about her pain, but she's still trying to comfort her stepsister and of course they manage to engage in rivalry, exposing each others' weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Sela Ward is outstanding (as usual). Even though she has not a lot of screen time she manages to make the most of it as a mother who advises others to accept their children for who they are but is still struggling with the possibility of having a lesbian daughter and struggling with finding out that she's not 100% OK with it, as she thought she would be.
I will always admire this show for being on ABC and still providing quality and well-rounded characters with flaws who were still figuring it all out. They even manage to mention Spencer and not just put him on a bus.
I watched this episode when it first aired and I still remember how I felt hearing Grace telling Jessie that she should go for it, that she should be with the person she loved because at least she had one. It's powerful because Grace (who was never among my favorite characters) is talking about herself, about her pain, but she's still trying to comfort her stepsister and of course they manage to engage in rivalry, exposing each others' weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Sela Ward is outstanding (as usual). Even though she has not a lot of screen time she manages to make the most of it as a mother who advises others to accept their children for who they are but is still struggling with the possibility of having a lesbian daughter and struggling with finding out that she's not 100% OK with it, as she thought she would be.
I will always admire this show for being on ABC and still providing quality and well-rounded characters with flaws who were still figuring it all out. They even manage to mention Spencer and not just put him on a bus.
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