Ah on time this week.
The cops are making a reconstruction of the man Sarah Palmer saw at the foot of the bed (I thought it was a couch but hey ho) and yes it appears to be the one in Cooper's dream too.
She also seems to have been watching the show, as she recalls a gloved had picking up the necklace (but wasn't able to say it was Dr Jacoby).
I did find Lucy's recounting of the soap's storyline amusing. It was obvious that was how she was going to answer but it was still funny.
Dr Jacoby is playing with golf balls. I assume when he whips his hand over his mouth that's when he puts it in, but it is quick.
Brimfin said:
And does doctor/patient confidentiality still apply after the patient is dead? (Sometimes it seems to depend on what show you’re watching. Still Cooper never even challenges the notion.)
Yes I thought that was the case. Having done a little reading it seems that disclosure is allowed for law enforcement reasons and also if others may be at risk. There is still some protection after death to just anyone getting the records.
Cooper is at his most stern during this consultation, none of his levity or quirkiness on show.
I do think Dr Jacobi is suspicious but I don't think he is the killer. His story of following Leo fits with him then finding the necklace.
I did like the different responses from Andy and Truman on how long it would take to get the Timberfall Motel. I think Andy would obey all speed limits and stop signs.
At the Motel Ben Horne is receiving a shoulder rub from Catherine, as they discuss the imminent arson on the lumber mill and the implicating of Josie. I'm still holding out hope Josie isn't falling into this trap. Catherine finds a poker chip from One Eye Jacks, is this a reminder to us or is she not aware of Ben's jaunts across the border to the perfume girls?
The cops arrive and Andy gets to look more foolish by dropping his gun which goes off. I thought Truman or Cooper would then shout something like "Sorry, we aren't shooting at you" but they just enter. They find a one armed man, who seemed awfully unspooked by the gunshot that just occurred outside his door.
The one armed man might be the one from Coopers dream, but I'm not sure, is it the same guy?
He is a salesman carrying only right shoes, I don't think I would buy a shoe having only tried it on one foot.
He reveals he used to have a tattoo of the name Bob (his friends name) on his missing arm. Didn't the one armed man in the dream say something about the Beast's mark on his arm?
Audrey and Donna are in a very gaudy bathroom. Audrey makes a great femme fatale, I could imagine her in a noir film telling the private eye she needs his help.
Audrey seems to be putting things together well and she has a plan on how to get more info. I don't believe she is going to keep anything she finds to herself if she is doing all this to impress Cooper.
We then meet Norma's incarcerated husband Hank. I was a bit confused by this scene. It seems Norma really likes Ed and seemed a little intimidated by Hank so it is strange she goes out of her way to support him, by saying she would give him and job and live with him. I assume she either still has feelings for him or is scared of him.
The musical cue alerts us to the domino piece and it's possible later importance.
I enjoyed the scene at the vets. The Llama? turning to face him, the seizing of the files with the receptionists surprised response all to a jaunty little tune.
There is also the sign above the door "Aid to the beast incarnate" is this a reference to the mark of the beast on the one armed man's arm and that was Bob and Lydecker is also Bob, nice.
Shelley is with Bobby. I really can't see why, unless she is into bad boys. I get the feeling she is manipulating the hot headed Bobby to deal with Leo. I suspected when she brought the gun home it was for Bobby to use. Maybe getting him to the house, letting him see the gun and then keeping him distracted so Leo gets home leading to a deadly showdown. Leo would be dead, Bobby a killer and she would be free of all men. I just can't see her sticking with Bobby without Leo there.
Off to the shooting range. It seems someone started painting the room and then gave up as there are some paint strokes on the cross beam and then nothing more.
Cooper is very diplomatic towards Andy's ineptitude at the range, I guess this was never a priority before. After Cooper mentioning he had his heart broken before i thought that his shooting would draw a heart or something.
I was surprised at the diner that Norma didn't react more to Shelley confessing Leo hits her. I expected her to encourage Shelley to leave or offer to let her stay, but she offers a spa day instead.
James phones Donna and then ends his phone call without saying bye, I know its tv/movie trope but it is still annoying.
James meeting with Madeline is interesting. Is James stunned because she looks so much like Laura and it's like seeing a ghost or does seeing her bring up old feelings for Laura? Is the James/Donna burgeoning romance about to hit a roadblock.
Benjamin is on the phone to the Swedes (they're Norwegians Mac! (I will never get tired of that)).
His interaction with Audrey is very well played on both sides. Ben has clearly heard Audrey's tales before, but you can see he is beginning to feel this might be different. I am glad he gave her a hug when she pleaded to be his daughter again, at least he is not totally remote from her. It is kind of a shame this is all a plan by Audrey.
I do wonder why would Ben put Audrey to work at the perfume counter as is her plan. He knows better that anyone that this is the recruiting ground of One Eyed Jacks, surely he will do everything to keep her away from this area.
Next on Cops, the boys go the motel room of Jacque Renault and find the Leo's bloody shirt just planted by Bobby. This is beginning to shake my confident in the Tibetan Bottles, surely if evidence needs to be planted Leo can't be the guy, or is the show trying to trick us?
Leo is out near a lake and meets with Benjamin Horne. Ah more connections, this is making me wonder if Laura worked at One Eyes, maybe blackmailed Ben and Ben paid Leo to deal with her. It's a bit simple but it's the best I've got so far.
Donna and James discover the necklace has gone. They pledge to investigate for Laura. I wonder if they will involve Audrey in this or keep her in the dark as to James' involvement.
I really like Pete, he seems like a nice guy. He and Josie seem to get on really well.
The domino piece then appears again and it turns out Josie has a connection to Hank. I thought initially this was quite well set up. Show us the domino piece with Hank then have Josie receive the letter.
Having Hank then ring, moments after she opened it, to ask her if she got his message all while he sucks on the domino piece, was labouring the point a bit too much for my liking.
Not a bad episode but I didn't find it as interesting as the previous. Maybe there was too little quirkiness and Cooper seemed subdued most of the time.
6 subtle clues, which I hope you will get, but just in case I will phone you and check you got them, while juggling the clues, out of 10
