Episode 485 "Things Don't Make Sense"

[Dallas]

One Day at a Time has released episode 485 "Things Don't Make Sense"

In this episode:
- Dawn is stunned to learn her parents want to send her to the bible camp
- Tyler & Kim lash out at Dominick for his role in Blake's death
- Trenyce gives Daisy some advice
and MUCH more!

Episode theme song: "Brave for You" the xx

Enjoy!
Dallas

[Dallas]

Forgot to mention that all the character bios have been updated w/ the first half of 2017 in their bios! (hard to believe we are midway through the year already)

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[Bre]

Hey,Dallas!!!

Dominick/Kim/Tyler/Bob: I get that both Kim and Tyler our still reeling from the loss of Blake but I'm going to need Kim to take it down 100. It's not like Dominick got behind the wheel of the truck and caused it himself. I think the Robertson's will come back together in the long-run. Especially, when Felicia's illness will come to light. Not to mention that Bob thought he would want to rekindle their relationship , even though he filed for divorce was having his cake and eating it too. I think Kim might given Bob another chance since she is vulnerable at the moment.

Dawn/Helen/Adam/Barbara: I don't blame Dawn for being upset that not only her own grandmother doesn't want to accept that she is a lesbian and happy. But her parents being so adamant about sending her to some camp even though she is over 18 years old. I don't think she is going to take this lightly, in addition Adam seems he isn't keen on the decision too and Helen seems like she is scared of telling Barbara they'll love and accept their daughter and the camp isn't the right fit for her.

Trenyce/Daisy: I'm glad that Trenyce got through to her aunt regarding that she has to live her own life outside of the hospital and that they'll have to do whatever in order to get Lukas out of prison. It seems like Daisy is at least coming around to the idea that she has to be the bigger person in this situation of letting the police search the hotel room.

Good Episode

Bre

[Michael]

Wow, lots going on in Twin Peaks now! I like how the events of the Ice Storm spurred so much new stuff going forward. It's great when an event like that has real fallout and repercussions.

You're doing a good job characterizing Barbara and making her the villain in the Dawn story without it being too arch. Given her background, her reaction makes sense, and she isn't able to see things through a different lens. I don't particularly like Helen or Adam right now -- they shouldn't be coddling Barbara when it's their daughter going through something so life-defining. But it makes sense for Helen in particular to cave, considering how much time she spent without her parents and how quickly Reg died after they reunited. I'm a little confused about the logistics, though. Dawn is only 17? Then Shelley is committing statutory rape. Shouldn't someone be pointing that out?

I've been critical of the whole thing with people blaming Dominick for the accident, but I get why Tyler and Kim are lashing out simply due to emotion. It actually makes a lot of sense to me that Dominick would blame himself. It's illogical but natural. I do kind of wish someone would point out that Kim didn't need to be driving around in a damn ice storm with a toddler in the backseat, but I guess blaming her during a time like this would also be very cruel. I was surprised by how kind Bob was to her. They really have gone back-and-forth so many times that it's kind of tough to invest, but it also just makes sense for them to lean on one another. I'm curious to see where Kim goes next -- her life is at an interesting transitional place now.

I have a bad feeling that the truth about Frederick's murder isn't going to come out before something very bad happens to Lukas. I'm enjoying his unexpected friendship with Will, though!

[Dallas]

Bre said:

Dominick/Kim/Tyler/Bob: I get that both Kim and Tyler our still reeling from the loss of Blake but I'm going to need Kim to take it down 100. It's not like Dominick got behind the wheel of the truck and caused it himself. I think the Robertson's will come back together in the long-run. Especially, when Felicia's illness will come to light. Not to mention that Bob thought he would want to rekindle their relationship , even though he filed for divorce was having his cake and eating it too. I think Kim might given Bob another chance since she is vulnerable at the moment.

Michael said:

I've been critical of the whole thing with people blaming Dominick for the accident, but I get why Tyler and Kim are lashing out simply due to emotion. It actually makes a lot of sense to me that Dominick would blame himself. It's illogical but natural. I do kind of wish someone would point out that Kim didn't need to be driving around in a damn ice storm with a toddler in the backseat, but I guess blaming her during a time like this would also be very cruel. I was surprised by how kind Bob was to her. They really have gone back-and-forth so many times that it's kind of tough to invest, but it also just makes sense for them to lean on one another. I'm curious to see where Kim goes next -- her life is at an interesting transitional place now.

This story, as I've before, as many layers going on, which is why, with all the grief going on, no one is really making sense with the whole blame game. In Kim and Tyler's mind, The accident wouldn't have happened had the RE truck not been on the road. This will play into the next phase of the story, that will impact both families. Kim is in a transitional period for sure because her constant died. Bob will be there for her, but it remains to be seen if they will reunite or not. There's a lot going on with their feelings.

Bre said:

Dawn/Helen/Adam/Barbara: I don't blame Dawn for being upset that not only her own grandmother doesn't want to accept that she is a lesbian and happy. But her parents being so adamant about sending her to some camp even though she is over 18 years old. I don't think she is going to take this lightly, in addition Adam seems he isn't keen on the decision too and Helen seems like she is scared of telling Barbara they'll love and accept their daughter and the camp isn't the right fit for her.

Michael said:

You're doing a good job characterizing Barbara and making her the villain in the Dawn story without it being too arch. Given her background, her reaction makes sense, and she isn't able to see things through a different lens. I don't particularly like Helen or Adam right now -- they shouldn't be coddling Barbara when it's their daughter going through something so life-defining. But it makes sense for Helen in particular to cave, considering how much time she spent without her parents and how quickly Reg died after they reunited. I'm a little confused about the logistics, though. Dawn is only 17? Then Shelley is committing statutory rape. Shouldn't someone be pointing that out?

I don't think Barbara is a "villain" in the stereotypical sense; she just has beliefs and this is what is driving her right now. Adam and Helen agreeing to this probably isn't their best decision, but they want to see if by sending Dawn away, Barbara will calm down. It remains to be seen if this will backfire on them or not. I'm writing Dawn around 20ish; I thought legal age in the US was 21! Haha

Bre said:

Trenyce/Daisy: I'm glad that Trenyce got through to her aunt regarding that she has to live her own life outside of the hospital and that they'll have to do whatever in order to get Lukas out of prison. It seems like Daisy is at least coming around to the idea that she has to be the bigger person in this situation of letting the police search the hotel room.

Michael said:

I have a bad feeling that the truth about Frederick's murder isn't going to come out before something very bad happens to Lukas. I'm enjoying his unexpected friendship with Will, though!

This is another story that is really moving at a nice pace this summer. I love the conversations between Trenyce & Daisy; they weren't always so loving to one another, so scenes like this make it seem full circle in a way. It is difficult for anyone to seemingly get through to Daisy right now, but hopefully someone will! I thought this was a great way to have Will back on the canvas; it's nice to have a familiar face for Lukas to engage with while he's behind bars!

Thanks for your continued to support guys!
Dallas