Is anyone else smiling? Maybe humming? Feeling a little lightheaded? A little giddy? Yeah, me too. We have been blessed with another multi-layered, jammed pack episode filled with mystery, anticipation and a lot of heart. I definitely used my box of tissues on this episode as well as rocked side to side reaching my hand towards the screen. FOUND knows how to pull on the heart strings and each frame did not disappoint.
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Looks like Sir found someone new to haunt – Trent. The episode opens with Trent and Heather on a run, but memories of Sir showing him pictures of the missing kids live rent free. Did his Dad cover up the case? Was he involved with their disappearance? Trent reaches out to Gabi for help as he considers starting his own investigation into his dad and the police department. It’s a dangerous venture, but necessary. Trent needs closure. Gabi agrees to help as long as she does not have any communication with Sir and that the team has full transparency. This leads into the case of the week, where did the missing children go?
Let's talk about those giddy feelings you might have felt during the episode.
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In the last episode, we got a glimpse into how Lacy feels towards Zeke when Shelly appeared at his door with a bottle of champagne. It made me wonder, does Zeke possibly have the same feelings for Lacey? I think the answer is a resounding yes as we see Zeke stay up past his bedtime to prepare treats for Lacey as she studies. As Lacey questions if she should stop taking up space at Zeke’s home, he quickly states that Shelly and him are not a thing. But Lacey thinks it may be time to go. She doesn’t have a concussion, so there isn’t a reason to stay (but we know there is).
It’s been a delight to see Zeke and Dhan become friends during the course of the show. Feeling safe to open his heart, Zeke shares that he doesn’t want Lacey to go. “When she is around…everything feels open, brighter… anything is possible,” Zeke said. With a knowing smile, Dhan says Ethan did the same for him. “If you are lucky enough to find someone who does that for you, don’t let them go.” And my friends, that's what Zeke did. With her bags in hand a couple steps outside the door, Zeke reached out to Lacey and pulled her into the sweetest, long awaited kiss. Oh my heart! Did anyone else swoon a little? Was it worth the wait? I think it was. Only time will tell if they lean into their feelings, or let this moment eclipse them. Fingers crossed -
I hope they lean in.
Jamie and Margaret’s road to a new normal is under heavy construction. Building trust is filled with many obstacles and secrets. Like who took Jamie? And why is he protecting his captor? Margaret of course wants to know who took him and to make that person pay. As the episode unfolds, we learn that not only does Jamie know who the person is, but he stays in communication with them. In a flashback, we see Margaret compiling a list of potential suspects from people they know. Her intuition starts to build and we see her hyper vision come into focus as well as the strain on her marriage and friends. Present day, she is eager to connect with Jamie, but he is not ready. He wants to, but he tells his mom, “I can’t tell you who she is”. With one clue, Margaret continues hoping for answers. How do you heal a broken heart when the pieces are still missing?
The case of the week intertwines with Trent and his family’s legacy in question. Starting with Lawrence, the team starts breaking down who each missing child is and how they are connected. Starting with the journalist who broke the story, the M&A team go down a twisted path of police negligence and a biased view of immigrant parents and their children. Sir, who can’t resist a good mystery, reaches out to Gabi and Trent to provide the missing links so she can “skip to the end”. All she has to do is visit him. Gabi stays firm and does not engage.
After extensive interviews and pulling pieces together, the M&A team surmised the kids were taken from parents who were about to be deported and possibly given to other families. Leading with Lawrence Johnson, the team locates his brother Adam, who became an immigration lawyer as an adult. With Jamie’s help and his talent for sketching, Adam is able to describe the person who was after him. Surmising that all the missing kids attended the same aftercare program, they realized the founder was married to Janet Tyson, the journalist who broke the initial story. The only reason Janet wrote the story is because of a persistent mother who was relentless in finding her daughter. Janet thought it was best to take the kids instead of them going back to their home country, even if it meant separating them from their parents.
The show has a beautiful way of weaving intricate stories with impeccable guest stars who deliver each week. Seeing Adam and Lawrence reunite and introduce their families had me shedding tears I didn’t realize was brimming. You can’t help but smile and feel hopeful for all the missing Adams separated from their family due to deportation.
Feeling victorious, Trent visits Sir to let him know his family legacy is intact. Before he leaves, Sir gives him a note to read to Gabrielle and says only he must read it to her. As Trent leaves, Heather walks in with a surprise of her own - her law firm is representing Sir and she is lead on the case. Bewildered with the news, Trents tells Gabi about her visit, but doesn’t tell her about Sir’s note. Trent is keeping secrets now? Looks like Heavy Boots is turning into Messy Boots. Down the rabbit we go.
FOUND airs Thursday nights, stream next day on Peacock.
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