#the way I screamed when Nyla shot Caleb

[rebelcaptain4life]

Wow Day of Death has wrecked me

[theflyindutchwoman]

I am responsible for a life that is in jeopardy, and I will do whatever I have to to save her, do you understand?

| ANATOMY OF A SCENE - CHENFORD EDITION 2.11 - Day of Death

The juxtaposition of these two scenes - Lucy being buried alive and Tim going feral - is so powerful and haunting… They might not be together physically in those moments, but you can still feel how their own actions are being driven, fueled even, by the other. Lucy is trying to hold onto his training and her faith in him, knowing instinctively that he will do whatever it takes to find her.. And Tim is ready to burn down the city in his search for her, spiralling… But you can also see how the other's absence is starting to impact their spirit as well. They're both trying to remain as calm as possible, but there's no one to ground them...

That image of the dead tree looming over the grave site gives such an eerie and disturbing atmosphere to the scene… And so is the visual of Lucy, looking all bruised and battered. She's clearly terrified, wounded, probably still feeling woozy… But most of all, she's being defiant. She doesn't scream, she doesn't cry, she doesn't beg… She refuses to give Caleb that satisfaction, to play his mind games. And in return, she even manages to turn the tables on him, getting under his skin… and forcing him to alter his plans. That might seem inconsequential in that moment but, in the end, that's what saves her : without all her efforts, the team would have been too late. She bought them and herself some time. And that's why Tim repeatedly makes sure to remind her that she saved herself. Nyla was absolutely right in her assessment : Lucy is a fighter. She's pushing through her fear and relying so much on psychology and on her training. The way she manages to compartmentalise is so incredible. Her strength is unreal… She's remembering what Tim taught her, focusing on the procedure to calm herself down. She throws her ring as a breadcrumb for him : he once told her that the most important thing she needed was her eyes, her cop eyes. So she leaves something behind for him to find, because that's something else he taught her : she's never alone. The faith she has in him… And even her last words to Caleb are pure defiance… And true. But seeing her in that barrel is so distressing. That last shot of her trying to regulate her breathing, to stay calm and not panic is so poignant… She's on the verge of breaking down and it's so heartbreaking...

And she's not the only one : Tim is also close to reaching his breaking point, but in a very different way. He's going in a downward spiral, unravelling, with no one there to reign him in… Lucy is usually the one who can get through to him. And in some ways, this is so reminiscent of the old Tim, the one we met. Only, back then, he was punching walls or lashing out at detectives when Isabel got shot… here he is being almost unnervingly calm when he threatens that man. He has finally a target to vent his anger and frustrations to. He doesn't yell. He's not reacting, he's being very deliberate. And that it is more terrifying. He is absolutely ready to cross a line for Lucy. Remember when she told him that he was always on the right side of the law? That was when he considered for a brief moment breaking the law for his wife, before changing his mind. But now? He will do whatever is necessary to get Lucy back alive. Right or wrong. Jackson is so shocked in the background : this is a side of Tim he has never seen before. Angry? Yes. But this cold anger? No. That's the thing : Tim's reaction here is far more similar to the one he had when his wife was in danger than when his best friend got kidnapped by a cartel… Not to mention that this scene is also quite close in tone to the ones where Wesley was threatening carter members for Angela or making a deal with Elijah. Both men were ready to do whatever it took to save the women they love… Except that only one of them was married. Guilt might be a powerful motivator, but this isn't the only emotion fueling Tim here. Love was a part of it, romantic or not. He just didn't realise it yet. And it kind of makes you wonder how he would react now that they're together...

Lastly : the way both Melissa and Eric conveyed all those emotions is nothing short of brilliant. Those images of Lucy in the barrel and Tim threatening to pull that guy inside out are some of the most memorable ones from the show and they did a phenomenal job in their portrayal, the micro-expressions and the voice… They elevated the material so beautifully.

[iameks]

I don't know what to say about this episode. It was so intense and I have no words at the moment, but I'll try ti say something.

Warnings:

I'm gonna tell you this, I will speak about chenford at last because I have too much to say about them. So, if you are looking to that part just go to the last part of this post

I hope I put everything crucial in my comment, but I started to write it like two hours ago so, I'll add anything that is missing later.

I'm sorry if my English isn't the best, I'm just too tired to check everything again, so please don't be rude about it.

THIS POST CONTAINS SPOILERS FROM EPISODE 2x19, SO IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET DON'T READ.

Jackson & Rios:

The bar scene, the competition to who was the best was really fun. I liked it especially when they put Nolan in the middle.

One thing is sure, Rios should have listened at his T.O., but like Tim said sometimes things happen.

I loved how Jackson tried to take Rios awake during the race to the hospital and how he checked on him until he died, constantly.

I wanna hug Jackson too, I almost cried (or maybe I did)

Lucy & Emmet:

The wake up scene was cute and I loved to see Lucy this way after Caleb. Maybe they should have explore more her trauma, but considering the events and that she had everyone helping her to move on I think is ok.

I didn't like how he stepped in when Tim was just doing his job. I understand that is not good to look at that scene from Emmet point of view, but Lucy was clear about "playing it cool", so why he did it? But, anyway, I love how she respond to him before leave.

The forgiveness scene, uhm, I don't know, I think she accepted the apology just because of what happened? I don't mean that she should leave him just because of that, I mean everyone can make a mistake, but.. It was to easy, isn't it?

Detective Lopez:

The chitchat with Jackson about the wedding was so fun, I really enjoy it.

What can I say, I loved her. I love her.

The way Gray trusted her, let her investigate on a dirty cop and how she was thankful despite the circumstances.

I liked her even when she let Armstrong being in charge, she had done the right thing respecting her superior on the field.

Nyla:

I liked how she trusted Nolan enough to made him taking care of the evidence in the car.

When she came back from the court for her daughter custody and understood wasn't Nolan's fault if the gun was missing.

The good news of the day, is really good. I'm happy for her and I hope to see more of Harper mom side. I appreciate that she share her news with Nolan and the thank part. I think he really needed it after everything.

Nolan:

The way he tried to help Erin with his advice was cute. It bringht out his father's side and I like it.

When he wanted to go with Harper to have her back I appreciated it. He collecting all the proof, securing it, lock it down in the garage was important

When he convinced Harper to go to the court I smiled. "priority".

When he figured out the gun was missing i really and he go to Sergent Gray he made me proud. I mean, I know it wasn't his fault, but he didn't.

The scene with Erin in the field was touchy, until Armstrong's shot I really thought she wasn't going to die.

To comment the moment when he found out about Armstrong I think I need to see next episode to se how he's going to handle it. I mean, he was really smart to review his bodycam, but how it will go it's up on him.

The mole:

Okay, then, when Armstrong arrived into the garage I thought "maybe it's him", but at the same time I felt like I couldn't be more wrong. Then they found about Erin when Angela reviewed everyone's bodycam that I really thought I was wrong. But I don't know how to explain this.. You know when you consciously have a thought, but there's a voice inside you that keep telling you the opposite? This is what happened. So, in the last scene when we understood he was the mole, I was just "oh my God, I knew it! I knew it!"

Lucy & Jackson:

I definitely love how they look out for each other.

I loved when Lucy told Emmet to go just to stay with his roommate because he needed her.

Best friendship ever.

Chenford:

We have too much going on guys, too much in just one episode and think I freaked out. Just a bit.

How cute was when he point out that Lucy was smiling a lot recently? To me was like he was saying "I'm keeping an eye on you"

When he was talking to Rios' T.O. about the rookies, the danger and everything and he automatically looked at Lucy? All I can thought about was "but you saved her, she's safe and it's not your fault what happened"

When he screamed out at Lucy because her gun's hand wasn't clear. Omg, I think he was going to punch Emmet when he talked. I mean, Tim maybe doesn't have the best way to teach something, but he was just doing his job. I think he was worried to not have enough time to teach her everything he know to survive on the streets. But Emmet, just made it worst and pissed him of.

The conversantion between them before breaking in that apartment I don't really sure I understand it. I mean, okay he needed her focus to have his back and the angrier wasn't helping. But angry with who? Tim? Rio's killer? Emmet? Everyone?

The shop's conversation. 1) Emmet is not Lucy's boyfriend. Can I guess it's nothing serious like they're just having fun or it's too soon to tell? 2) The part that he said that he won't be there in 30 days to keep her safe. I don't know, I really don't know what to say. He's so worried of everything that can happen to Lucy. 3) when Tim said that the next month wouldn't be easy because he knew she could handle it? And what about Lucy told him that he was sweet? What can I say.. I think it was fantastic, I really was looking at them with heart eyes 4) the best part is this, definitely, was when she said their friends and he didn't say no. He didn't. And I almost screamed. And I just can't. Tim and Lucy together are too much for this world.