Welcome back friends. Class is in session and Sir is covering good manners. [SPOILERS]
His first pupil this episode is Christian, his estranged brother who inadvertently signed up for a pop quiz when his car failed to start. Lucky for him, Sir is sitting in the back seat advising him not to try the engine again. Who knew Sir was also a mechanic? The man is an Onion with so many layers. But one thing stays constant, his pursuit for Gabrielle.
This episode is filled with revelations about Sir, his mindset and emotions towards Gabi. You can tell the writers were having a good time breaking down this script as we see him bare more of himself while also sharing a glimpse of his childhood. Sir has a heart…kind of…
Lesson number one: it is impolite to answer a question with a question, “I raised you better than that,” Sir said to Christian.
Lesson number two: “I am loved. I have purpose now. And Gabrielle needs me,” Sir continued.
Lesson number three: “Gabrielle is family,” and warns Christian from blocking his efforts to reunite with her. Lets say it together – Christian, you in danger boy.
Do you know who else is in danger? Lacey. She has a painful concussion and weaves in and out of consciousness at Sir’s new hideout. In her moments of blackout, we are taken to her childhood, where we see Bella kept a knife under her bed. We also learn how Sir tortured her with messages in puzzle books. It’s amazing she ever got her voice back.
The clock is running down on “Where is Lacey?” and with the payphone destroyed, Gabi must find a way to reach Sir. Everything has escalated and no one is immune to the fallout of all her lies. Exhausting all potential leads, Gabi decides to use a new case to draw Sir out of hiding.
The Runaway Prison Bride hits Sir’s sweet spot and he re-engages after seeing Gabi faint at a press conference. Using Lacey’s phone, the battle of wits commences but Sir is not amused.
“You are disappointing me Gabrielle,” he says. Gabi tries to tell him what he wants but all she is focused on is confirmation that Lacey is ok. Sir, staying in control – lets her know “wrong answer.” Gabi forgot. It’s his ball. His bat. His game.
Gabi’s road to forgiveness is filled with potholes. Margaret’s super vision is still weak (only works when Gabi is not around) and Trent is still heartbroken that Gabi didn’t trust him with the truth. “Grief does not give you a pass to break the law,”
Trent said.
Focusing back on the Runaway Prison Bride, Sir calls Gabi again, and this time, she takes it slow. Listening to him. Processing and digesting his words. He believes they are destined to be together, like Romeo and Juliet. But there is always someone trying to pull them apart. Gabi realizes who Betty’s captor is – her lawyer.
Done out of friendship, not malice, the lawyer is arrested.
After finding a clue at Sir’s old hideout, the M&A team goes to a book store Sir was at and buys the same books as he did. Gabi sees the message Sir is sending her. The books he bought were also books Gabi got for Lacey when she was child.
Lacey is okay. And Gabi knows where to go find them.
Now, things get a little surreal for me. We see Lacey on the ground as Gabi enters the room. We are treated to a face-to-face between Gabi and Sir – their push and pull is captivating. It is here where the audience is pulled into the scene, holding their breath as the episode nears a close.
Will Romeo sway Juliet to his side? Sir professes to Gabi in an unexpected way that confirms for me the delight the writers must have had in their room.
Sir says, “I thought I was saving you…. this time – it has to be your choice…. So, will you go with me?”
Pregnant pause.
What did Sir just say?!
Lacey, gathers her strength and stabs Sir from behind with the knife Gabi hid in a book she tossed to the ground.
In pain, Sir yells “Gabrielle!” and Gabi instantly stops Lacey. This cry for help reveals their heightened bond. This connection for him is real. Sir feels safe with
Gabrielle. Protected.
As Gabi calls for help, the camera shot widens – Sir is gone. Disappeared from the room. Where did he go? Was he even there?
As Lacey is rushed to the hospital, the last few words from Sir, linger in the air for me.
“It’s Just the two of us now, for the rest of our lives”. Will it be like this for them?
Forever?
The chase continues next week Thursday on NBC and Streaming on Peacock.
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