Look, I’m not saying that A Million Little Things‘ Gary meant to serve as a contributing factor in getting Maggie maybe/sorta/potentially removed from her radio talk show. But that’s what actually appears to be within the works by the top of this week’s episode.
The hour, titled “Think Twice,” is a tough one for the mom-to-be. She’s affected by hyperemesis gravidarum, aka morning illness that can be afternoon illness and night illness and which causes expectant moms near-constant nausea and vomiting. She’s additionally dreading speaking to her new boss, Colton (performed by About a Boy‘s David Walton), about her upcoming maternity leave. Underneath it all, she’s secretly apprehensive: What if, after the infant arrives, “I lose everything that I’ve worked so hard for?” she cries to Gary at one level.
Hold on, I’m getting forward of myself. At the outset, Colton appears so much kinder than Maggie expects. He items her a seltzer maker so she will be able to have her fill of bubbly water, one of many few ingestibles she will be able to preserve down. And when she asks for 10 weeks of maternity depart, he means that she take the company-standard 12, as an alternative.
BUT. At one level within the episode, a caller’s point out of peanuts is sufficient to ship the queasy Dr. Bloom operating to the women’ room. Because Gary occurs to be visiting on the time, he tries to assist by slipping into Maggie’s chair, donning her headphones and — you knew this was coming — fielding calls. Before you understand it, he’s referring to himself as “Gar on the air” and meting out recommendation… all of which angers Maggie however pleases Colton, who thinks the listeners may like a change of host.
When Colton refers to Maggie’s maternity depart fill-in as a “replacement,” she bristles; he says he didn’t imply something everlasting… however he additionally talks up the optimistic elements of not returning to work after the infant is born. And on the finish of the episode, who ought to we see interviewing for Maggie’s job however GARY’S THERAPIST, DR. JESSICA. “It’s only for 12 weeks, but you never know,” Colton tells her. “You never do,” the shrink responds. (Given what Gary has shared along with his doc, that’s gotta be a battle of curiosity, proper?)
Elsewhere within the episode:
* After Greta helped Eddie arrange a dating-app profile, he went out for espresso with a girl (performed by Playing House‘s Jessica St. Clair) who he suspected had a fetish for males in wheelchairs… however simply turned out to be somebody not bothered by them. Irked, she informed him that she was in search of somebody extra assured in what they’ve to supply, and to “hit me up if you ever end up figuring that out.” Later, Eddie appeared interested by a doable return to varsity, which he by no means accomplished.
* After Walter obtained seven out of 10 solutions appropriate on a cognitive check, however then by chance drove backward over a spike strip within the hospital parking zone, Rome’s concern about his father’s psychological colleges grew. Walter challenged Rome to present him a street check, which he handed with flying colours, however then the older man by chance drove to his former residence and admitted he was confused about the place he at present lived. Rome promised to maintain his dad it doesn’t matter what.
* Regina’s meals truck was robbed whereas Sophie left it unattended. Regina instantly suspected Joseph, the unhoused man Soph had befriended, however it turned out that he was at a dialysis appointment when the money register was emptied. Sophie was offended with Gina for instantly considering the worst of him, then they each regarded on in dismay as the town cleared the close by encampment the place Joseph lived.
Now it’s your flip. What did you consider the episode? Do you suppose Maggie will return to her present after the infant is born? Sound off within the feedback!
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