Army Wives: The Christening
In this episode, Terrance needed Roland’s help yet again. An Iraqi orphan girl named Haneen needed surgery on her hands immediately, otherwise she might lose them. The problem was she was rushed into the country (under somewhat illegal measures), her Visa is about to expire and she would need permission from the Army to have a doctor at the hospital donate his services.
Claudia Joy became involved, as Roland went to her about talking to Michael. Haneen also needed a sponsor/host family, which she volunteered for. Michael wasn’t too pleased, but had no say as Claudia Joy already signed them up. Haneen was caught in an explosion, her family killed, all because they were interpreters for the army. Claudia Joy felt they owed this too her. Emmalynn seemed to take to Haneen very quickly, which was an issue for Michael. He thought it might send her off into yet another one of her various moods.
Frank and Denise continued to deal with their divorce. Denise was packing to move out, finding an old necklace Frank’s mom gave to her that was a family heirloom. She decided to leave it behind. Denise was taking the job after all and leaving the state. Frank meanwhile snapped at Michael who keeps referring to Denise as “that woman.” Frank said Denise was still his wife until the courts said so.
Pam and Chase’s issues continued. He was miffed to find out Pam took the coaching job and would be taking their son to football, while he took the daughter to ballet. When he tried to make a man’s fishing trip with their son, he had to cancel as it was the same day/time as the christening. Miffed, he decided to volunteer to go to Houston and lead some training exercise. He told Pamela it was obvious he wasn’t needed around her. She yelled back at him to basically grow up and that ever since he came home all he did was criticize how she did things.
Lucky the Dog somehow was snuck back to Ft Marshall. Trevor was assigned to take him to the pound, but wanted to keep him. Roxie forbade it, knowing she’d end up taking care of the dog. Later she was giving herself a trim when Trevor showed up with the dog. Lucky jumped her and she cut way too much hair, saying now she’d have to give herself bangs . . . she hates bangs! She eventually agreed they could keep the dog. Trevor told the kids it was to be their responsibility. Later when Pam saw her hair, she said it was cute and asked who cut it? She had just been joking a dog cut her hair.
At the christening as the reverend spoke various families resolved their differences. Michael saw that Emmalynn was getting long well with Haneen. The boys told Roxy they knew the dog was their responsibility and not hers. Pam and Chase apologized, Chase said he canceled his trip. Finally Frank and Denise approached each other. He had earlier insisted she keep the broach. He told her that he did not want to lose her. She didn’t want to lose him either. The episode ended with them holding hands.
My Thoughts
Okay I’m kinda sick of Terrance. It seems like every week he has something he needs Roland to do for him. If I was Roland I’d be a bit peeved, as it seems clear Terrance asked him to join this practice so he could use him and his connections.
Micheal’s attitude towards Denise, constantly referring to her as “that woman” is also getting on my nerves. I wonder how he will handle the reconciliation? If Frank can forgive her, will he be able to?
Chase is another one who I wanted someone to tell to grow a pair this week. I loved that Pamela yelled at him that the only reason he was pissed is because she wouldn’t take orders from him. I felt he was acting like a big cry baby because he wasn’t getting what he wanted. I guess I can understand how he might feel a bit emasculated by his wife; but as he put it in his apology, she has to be mommy and daddy while he’s away (which seems to be all the time).
I think Haneen and Emmalynn are really cut together, but clearly this is going to lead to drama. Haneen is going to have to go back to Iraq, and it will probably lead to Emmalynn having a melt down and finally having to deal with her feelings over Amanda’s death.
Finally Frank and Denise’s reconciliation was sooooo good! I know they have a long way to go, but I loved it. I also really loved when Frank told off Michael. One of the few times I can remember cheering for Frank!
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