#the books have really showcased how important and central colin is to the family

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I just finished Francesca's book (spoiles abound)

and I love that it's Colin who sees through Michael immediately. And it's Colin who tells Michael to marry her. And what makes it better is that Francesca and Michael's story is happening concurrently to Colin and Penelope's. He's seeing a man who is enduring similar feelings and he's all, "oh I know exactly what you're going through, my dude." Colin loves Penelope so there's no doubt in his mind that he'll marry her. So why wouldn't he see a man in love and be all like, "you have feelings for her? It's really simple then. Just marry her!" because that's what he is doing. I just love that connection so much.

I know it's very unlikely we'll see much (if at all) of Colin in Frannie's season (figuring it'll be several seasons down the road) but I would love for book!Colin to carry over into the show. Recognizing there's something there with Michaela and Francesca. Gently letting Michaela know it's okay and that the family will support the relationship. Obviously Francesca's season will be very different than the book (we love wlw!) but I think the feelings of unworthiness and inappropriateness that Michael feels would absolutely carry over into the show. And having Colin see it, acknowledge it, and respect it would be huge.

(also, I liked Michael as a character but I'm glad they're changing things up in the show. I feel like the whole bad boy rake thing is being done to death with Simon, Anthony, and soon Benedict. There are still a lot of aspects and personality of Michael they can give to Michaela. Obviously she won't be come Earl but I think the feelings Michael feels in regards to betraying John would absolutely carry through. And while yes, infertility is a big part of Fran's story, there are still ways to do it with a wlw story. Either she is pregnant when John dies or they decide to take in orphaned kids. I'm excited to see where they go with it!)