Opening Scene Jenny went to topless boxers.Woman bragged to the man she's a sick girl. AT BETTE'S HOUSE Bette decided to bring home her father since he's refusing treatment.Kit felt she's being left out in the matters of their father because Bette had been making all the decisions on her own. Kit thinks it's not practical to bring home Melvin because it will eventually eat Bette up.Bette thinks it's the best decision since their father is refusing treatment for his prostate cancer. To prepare for her father,Bette has to redecorate her house bringing down most of the art displays but leaving out her and Tina's photo. AT SHANE & JENNY'S Shane reminded her the rent payment and Mark offered but Jenny rejected.Mark kept trying to appease Jenny through small talk but Jenny just ignored him. I think that Jenny asking Mark to stay doesn't only punish him but them as well every time they see each other,it brings the emotion.I wanted to know if Jenny really asked Mark to stay to punish him by facing the consequences of what he did or she wanted him to stay because somehow despite her anger,like Shane she still considered him her friend.I wanted to know. EXE'S & WHATEVERS At the planet, Tina,Al & Dana met for lunch when they bump into Helena having lunch with Leigh.(Remember Leigh from the gallery that Bette supposed to date but she was with someone at that time.) Leigh recognized Tina and asked her if she's carrying Bette's baby.Tina corrected her saying its "their" baby. Helena for some reason whatever her intention was just feel the needed to point out how Bette used to ask Leigh making their conversation awkward.The trio moved to their table and another awkward thing happened. Dana's ex Lara showed up much to Dana's surprise and they were of course happily catching up like old friends who haven't seen each other in ages much to Al's jealousy. Tina was silently observing Alice and Dana.Lara asked Dana if they can have dinner that she came back to her senses when Dana asked permission from Al if it's ok with her.Of course,anyone put on that kind of situation would just say "it's ok" to save face even if she's dying out of jealousy.uh- oh.I sense trouble here. Nurse was instructing Bette how to operate Melvin's medical stuff right on time when he was brought home. Bette introduced him to the nurse and he felt irritated feeling he was in some sort of display and he wanted privacy.Franklin paid Bette visit offering her leave of absence assuring him Leo is doing good job filling in for her while she's gone. AT THE PLANET Five of them met again. (like seriously,do they eat all the time at the planet? Did they ever try cooking at their homes or eating elsewhere for a change?) Helena got another date she's heavily flirting with making Tina uncomfortable that she decided to leave as she prefers to be home alone.Helena sarcastically told her to enjoy being alone that hurt Tina telling her she will enjoy being alone.Helena realizing what she said gave her a hug and whispered she'll never be alone even if she's on her own. My take on Helena's attitude was it was her way of defense mechanism like a mask she put on when facing defeat and heartbreak.She use to treat Tina like a queen,the center of her universe but when she realized Tina is still in love with Bette and she can never replace her,she made it appear like she doesn't care at all. BETTE at home reading her fathers fave book to him.Nurse set her expectation that sooner,he will display some difficult behavior that Bette has to deal with.Tina came to visit.She introduce herself and Melvin said he knows her.When she mentioned Kit will be coming ,he asked how Tina knows her and Bette has to cut the tension by saying she'll get him a glass of water and Tina said she'll prepare dinner for her. In the kitchen,Bette says she don't want to put Melvin in the baby's room just incase...and she didn't finish.Tina was waiting for Bette to finish her sentence...but their eyes said it all. What did Bette mean? Just incase Tina would like to move in with her? Just incase Melvin dies? or maybe both ? Bette lay her head on Tina's shoulders.Tina lovingly held her."We never did this before" Bette said. " What,held each other? " asked Tina." In front of my father" added Bette. "Well,he's sleeping" assured Tina just when Melvin spoke up and said," Now that's what I want to see.Take good care of my girl".Bette looked at Tina with so happy."I promise" says Tina.Melvin looked at Bette "and you take good care of your mother" and I was in tears.It was like crying all feelings for years of personal pain I feel for my biological father.Baby steps Melvin.He's finally showing some changes.He's starting to maybe accept. I love this scene. Melvin is the character that I can't hate.He might pissed or upset me at times but I never hated him because he's also someone who needed understanding.I feel like he needed understanding because he is the male version of my mother.I fully get it why he's having a hard time accepting changes.I know why he refuse treatment.Though I can never agree of his reasoning like my mother,I still like him like I feel for my mother. Melvin finally admitting his faults and telling Tina to take good care of his girl made me imagine he's like an officiating minister binding them in commitment.Right at that moment when he acknowledge Tina by calling her on her first name felt like he finally gave them both his blessing.Tina gave her promise.Bette hold on to Tina.Knowing Bette is the alpha but still,he instructed Tina to take good care of his girl.Melvin after all know Bette is vulnerable and he knew Tina is stronger in life. He added," don't run away again.Stay.Don't do what I do.I was weak.Stay." This confirms Bette and Kit indeed are combination reflecting him. I also like the matured approach in dealing with some family issues.It was fresh as oppose to the usual "I hate you and I hate you more attitude" .I love the strong message it gives to us viewers.I take it as a diplomatic approach to change or inspire someone by our actions. Bette started to cry.I think she's overwhelmed with Melvin's condition and the things he said.She breaks down.She thinks she can't face it.Tina hugged and kissed her and hold her hand leading her to the bedroom.She gave Bette a reassuring kiss.The one that says I'm here.The one that says I'll take care of you."Can we just sleep" pleads Bette." Yes please ", replied Tina. So the following day,Bette seemed well rested probably because of Tina beside her.She went to check on Melvin and saw Kit sleeping beside him.Kit said he had a rough night.Bette said the nurse will be coming to give Melvin his bath. Funny how they always thought Melvin was sleeping only he wasn't because he was listening to their conversation all the time.Upon hearing Bette saying Kelly will come over to give him a bath,he immediately resisted.He said he is capable of bathing himself asking them to help him. I thought Melvin's Chronicle of LIFE ADVICE was finished last night but it wasn't. There'sThere's part two this time for Kit.He asked about Benjamin and Kit said he's with his family realizing she doesn't want to be that woman who steals someone else' husband.She assumed Melvin will criticize her for seeing Benjamin but instead,Melvin said the opposite.He said that it is human nature for people to put their happiness over someone else' misery but Kit doesn't agree. " I don't want both of you to compromise your careers in my behalf.Do you understand".And he asked Kit how's Benjamin and Kit said he's with his family and she doesn't want to be that woman who home wrecks.And Melvin said,"It's human nature to pursue one's happiness over someone else's misery" .Kit said not always. They were talking when Tina walked into the room to say her goodbye as she need to go to work when Melvin greet her with "hello TINA" and I love their facial reactions making the atmosphere happier and lighter specially Bette who finally get to hear Melvin call the woman she love by her first name.Tina said it's good to see him feeling better. Bette walked Tina to the door while Tina hold her hand.She gave her a passionate goodbye kiss while Melvin secretly watched them from his bed.He didn't seem disgusted.In fact,he seemed secretly happy seeing these two really loving and supporting each other. MEANWHILE Mark: "I don't expect that it would fix everything. Jenny: Do you think you can buy me off, with money and good eats Like I'm some kind of a whore? " Mark was trying to appease Jenny by offering her coffee but Jenny just kept ignoring her.Made me think was Jenny just punishing Mark or she was actually punishing all of them because seeing Mark obviously reminded her and Shane of the pain and awkward position they are in. They assisted him to the bathroom and once he entered the bathroom he slammed the door in Bette's face asking for privacy leaving her two girls worried by the door just as the nurse came.Unfortunately,Melvin collapsed on the floor.They tried to help him and he said "no,no,no more hospital" thinking they will bring him back again to the hospital. Bette seek her Jenny,Shane and Mark's help.She called the hospital to asked for additional respite worker. Shane and Mark went to pick up some stuff for Melvin.Shane called Dana to just pick up some flowers and stuff on their way to Bette's.Someone called Mark and Shane was teasing him.Seemed that these two finally patch up but Jenny was still pissed. Shane pity Bette but Mark pity Melvin more.Shane said,that's life cycle.You started eating liquid food and you grow old wearing diapers. FEELING WORRIED "Why are you shaving your legs" asked Al. "because there's hair on them" replied Dana.Al started to feel worried and uneasy with the sudden appearance of Lara as the new chef at the PLANET not to mention Dana's gonna spend dinner with her. She is acting weird because she was so jealous.Well,she has a reason to. FRIENDS Mark and Shane went to pick up some stuff for Melvin.Shane pity Bette but Mark pity Melvin for having to eat liquid food."cycle of life,you started in baby food and now back in diapers. Dana and Al went visit Bette bringing some flowers (good thing Melvin didn't see or he might say again he's still alive to be brought some flowers) joined by Mark and Shane.They ended talking about describing their father in ONE WORD. Shane:Invisible Dana: Dependable Al: Distant Mark: How about you Bette? Bette:Dying Bette taking care of her father full time.She tried to bring some happy memories by showing him framed photos and stuff he kept.Melvin barely can speak anymore but he tried to respond to Bette as much as he can. Bette was reading to her dad his fave poem when Melvin started crying MAMA.(that was so painful.Which Mama was he crying for,was it his first or second wife or was it his actual mother) AT JENNY'S GIG After their visit with Bette,they went to a night club thing for Jenny.(wow,these guys doesn't have much to do and are really supportive.Do we have people like them in real life? I would like to be friends with one) She invited everyone to the event but they have no idea it was a strip club for men who feasted on the naked exhibitionist.She was the final and main performer.Much to Shane's "what the fuck is she doing" reaction. (Wondering what was Mia's personal thoughts or reaction to this scene.It was so brave and yet at the same time must be very challenging unless she doesn't have problems with nudity of course.But since Season 1, she had the most challenging role.Dark,tons of nudity and very weird lines and scenes portraying different sides of her so I think in terms of acting,Mia had the most exciting and interesting part) Dana showed up a bit late and asked Shane where AL was.She said she went looking for her. Dana came home to find a very sad Al lying in bed. Al: "I thought I lost you" Dana: I'm right here..I'm right here" Mark was cooking breakfast and Jenny was in good mood to make nice to him and she started by asking him to give her one whatever he's cooking. GOODBYE MELVIN & OSSIE DAVIS Bette was at the kitchen.Melvin slowly tilted his head to where the framed photos were that Bette had neatly displayed on table. Photos that reminded him of good old times with his family including a framed photo of Tina and Bette.He looked at the photos one by one peacefully and he was gone. Daddy? daddy ?! daddy! daddy!!!!Last and final scene of Ossie Davies on and off screen.I think this was shot before his death in January 2005 but was aired after his actual death in memory of him.It was just weird watching how the show unintentionally imitated a real life event. I think he had wrapped up everything before leaving for good.He might have refused medication but he left at peace at least with his girls.He acknowledge Tina.He gave his blessing to her and Bette.His girls had the time to bond,support and take good care of him.He has seen how his girls had been doing.Kit finally had his life together.Bette successful in her career and seemed happy with who she is. One last time,he stared at those photos,those memories of his life before he bid them goodbye. RIP MELVIN.RIP OSSIE DAVIS.It's 2015 but you're remembered.I have loved every scene you're in.I loved your voice particularly. You.You have the best voice.I loved those moments you had with Bette and Kit.And because of those scenes,I have been thinking of my mother ever since.To never give up on her.My dad died January of 2013 too and too bad I wasn't really close or connected to him or whatsoever.But I still have my mom and I think that it would be worth it to never really give up on her.
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