I liked how Enid wanted to go back to ASZ. As if Maggie's talk with her was having an effect. Would have liked another scene between them at the end of episode to tie that up.

 

Is in clear that Enid live in the same house as Glen and Maggie?

 

Now that I'm awake, caffeinated, and home from work, I wanted to comment a bit more on the episode.

First of all, I loved the overall upbeat feel of this episode. The little family moment at the beginning (Rick and Michonne had way more patience with Carl and that stupid ball than I did). And Judith is so freaking adorable.

The episode had the perfect balance of humor, character development and interaction, and little signs of background life - just people going about their days, cleaning up the community.

Speaking of character interaction, I really enjoyed the back and forth between Daryl and Denise. "What the hell is pop?" I loved how she was just going on and on about how it wasn't a priority and she didn't want to be a bother, and Daryl still made a special point to really try and come through for her. I love how invested he gets in doing little acts of kindness for the people around him. And how much do I love Denise now? So much. I'll be gutted if anything happens to her. (And yes, I know. It's inevitable.)

The Eugene moment was also quite funny. I'd love to see him interact with the boys more often.

Rick, what is that music?

The star of this show for me was the interaction between Daryl and Rick. The actors have such amazing chemistry together that is a joy to watch them play off each other. I'm liking the way their perspectives have switched since the first episode of this season. It'll be interesting to see how that evolves. After watching them in this episode, I'm guessing that this isn't the first time they've had this conversation since the Wolves, the Saviors, and the walker herd. I have to wonder how much Daryl told Rick about Dwight. Did he tell him that he let himself be optimistic and let his guard down, and his trust was betrayed? Or did he just say a couple of people took his stuff? And goodness. They make drinking Orange Crush sexy. Not to mention sharing a candy bar. This episode was so much fan service.

I'm still undecided about the casting of Jesus. I like him well enough, I guess. I did like his interaction with the boys, though. And he did make Rick and Daryl run. I enjoyed that, so that's a bonus point. And Daryl's frustration with him was hysterical. I could see them becoming good friends eventually.

Random moments I enjoyed:

"Do you even have any ammo?" Bang.

"Duck." Bang "Thanks. That's MY gun."

I'm not as excited about the romance stuff as most, but Rick and Michonne were inevitable. It works.

 

Back to the walking dead we know and love, this ep had all the elements that hooked me from the start.

 

Jesus is a very important character in the comics and opening the story for the next season and half (assuming season 7 ends at the end of the war). I think he was testing Rick and Daryl. He was observing them and seeing if they could be trusted and if they could be brought be back to the Hill Top. Daryl and Jesus are very similar characters, they are both trusting and are recruiters and also super bad ass. He added a ton of humor to the episode.

 

Everything Carl, Michonne, Rick.

When the episode first started.. Michonne in her towel joking with the boys about toothpaste, I thought they were a couple and the scene was going to end with them kissing. And I was dissapointed it didn't happen.

Then that tender moment with Carl and Michonne...

Then that VERY tender moment with Rick Michonne...

They could be a family and it's beautiful.

I feel like they've probably had these feelings for each other for a long time, but they haven't had the time or energy to even try to think about it or pursue it. Its always been about survival and everything else came second. Now that they don't have to worry about getting eaten or finding water and shelter 24/7, it gave them a chance to actually FEEL again. Its just amazing.

 

Oh Lordy,
Praise be.
jesus and richonne in the same episode?
i am overcome....

 

@batongirl and [MENTION=76722]Spartangal22[/MENTION]--re: the interaction b/w Daryl and Denise, esp. the little flailing action: [MENTION=89751]calliope[/MENTION] made an excellent point in Denise's thread: here are 2 people who for different reasons often feel uncertain around other people and who have usually felt on the outside of the mainstream: Daryl by virtue of socio-economic status; Denise by virtue of being a lesbian, and one who has panic attacks. (I loved when she said she wasn't good at "this kind of stuff.") In the Before Times, I doubt their paths would even had crossed. But here was Denise, so worried about being a bother but willing to risk it b/c she wants to do something sweet for Tara; and Daryl, who sorta watched her ramble on but later made a point of trying to get the pop. (Yes, I said it: the POP!)

 

Is Enid going to be Spohia?

I'm so happy, too! Lots of relationship moments - which I've been pissy about not happening - hallelujah!

I've been dreaming of this for 2 seasons!

 

What if Jesus and Daryl become a thing? I mean Daryl has not had any love interests in the show at all. He could be batting for the other team and in the comics Jesus is gay... Would the fan girls love or hate that?

 

I don't know. Some would, some wouldn't, I'd guess. This fan girl would be delighted!!

 

This tumblr user removed the background music which makes it easier to hear what he's saying as well as all the…sounds. I've watched it about 500 times. Before she laughs, he says something to the effect of "Wait a minute, I have something between my legs and I need to get it out". We all know it's your Python, Rick <3

 

Enjoy! I heard it's best to listen with headphones so you can hear everythang

 

He really is saying that! I thought you were joking at first...that's great.

 

I know, I love how intimate it is between them! I'm sure that they were just filming their natural interaction with each other and Andy whispered that knowing it would be covered by music. And Danai's laugh is just so perfect, I love these two together.

 

Yeah with the music over top, her smile and laugh seemed so natural and now i see why!