Summary and analysis for December 12.
At the Snyder farm in the kitchen, Luke and Noah are doing homework at the table. In walks Emma and Holden who say that they are off to fix a broken door and offers them cookies. Luke insists that Emma’s cookies are worth eating. After they leave, Noah jumps up in front of Luke and excitedly says “They’re gone. Are you ready?” He then says to “do it like he did last night.” And Luke stands up in his wheelchair and proceeds to walk! After walking into Noah’s arms, Noah excitedly tells him “You did it.” One can’t help but tell how teasingly close they are.
Next they are back at the table eating cookies. Noah asks Luke when he’s going to tell everyone that he can walk again. Luke’s not entirely sure; but he’s thinking about making it a Christmas surprise. Noah just knows that they will all be so happy, but it’s not going to be the same with the divorce. Noah mentions that Lily would want to see him, but Luke then reminds him of what went down on Thanksgiving. Luke asks Noah what he’s doing for the holiday; Noah says he’s checking to see if the dorms are open during the break. Luke asks him if he would stay for Christmas. Luke asks Noah if he’s sure and of course Noah is, under one condition. That Luke does not hog all the covers. At this part I would be squealing happily if my voice octave would go that high.
Emma returns and notices that the cookies are gone. Noah raises his hand and stays with him. “I guess I just can’t say ‘no’ to your cookies.” Emma implies that he is a smooth talker and asks if he wants to stay for dinner. Noah accepts her offer and Luke waves his hand to leave the room for a minute. After Noah leaves, Luke thanks Emma and mentions that Noah had a great time at Thanksgiving, and Emma says that he is welcome anytime. Luke asks Emma if he can stay for Christmas. Emma’s not sure since they have a full house. Luke says “it’s okay, he can sleep in my room,” complete with menacing eye implication.
Luke’s upset because Emma basically said no and thinks that she might not be comfortable with he and Noah “being together.” Later on, Emma’s with Holden and she worries that she handled things wrong with Luke just then. Holden says that she’s acting correctly and she’s treating them the same.
Emma goes outside where the boys are sitting. She then asks Noah if he wants to stay for the holidays. Noah, of course, happily says yes. But Emma has certain ground rules. Noah’s to sleep on the couch in the parlor and that Luke’s room is off limits at all times. She’d treat anyone the same way; it’s not just because they’re gay. Especially since Noah is so handsome. Luke agrees; with both parts, mind you. She thanks Noah for being there for Luke and helping to change his attitude, and says that it’ll be lovely to have him over for Christmas.
Later while Luke and Noah are still outside, Noah mentions that he can’t help but notice how nice and kind Emma is. And honest. He grabs Luke’s hand and says that he’s happy to spend the holidays with Luke and that it’ll be the best Christmas ever.
Firstly; oh my God, Luke is walking again! Yay! Soon that damned wheelchair and paralysis plot will be a thing of the past! It’s about time that he can walk again.
Second, all I know is that I’m 22 and I know I’m not as gutsy as Luke. There is no way in hell I’d be comfortable and all “Yeah, he can just stay in my room,” complete with menacing eye gestures with one of MY relatives, especially a grandparent. Then we add the fact that half the cast stays at the damn place (lack of sets; another rant for another day). The more and more I think about it, I’m surprised he would think that she would be down with that. I was glad that Emma was being the good old-fashioned grandmother as always. It showed that while she’s new at the concept of having a relative, especially a grandson, who is gay, she’s dealing with it and handling it well. She was only sad when she found out that Luke was gay because at the time, she was the last in the family to know. I’m glad that she also thanked Noah for being apart of Luke’s life and remarking that he‘s handsome. The Snyders have really been treating Noah like a member of the family and bravo to them. And the “who ate all my cookies?” scene was just oh-so-adorable.
We also had likable Holden!!!! How rare is that these days?! The first time in a while when he’s not in a scene with one of his kids that didn’t make me want to reach into the television screen and shake the bejesus out of him. And Holden and Emma talking about the family being together for the holiday towards the end of the show. That scene was nice as well.
I was disappointed with the fact that the scenes were somewhat choppy; choppy as in as far as editing goes.
As for something else that I was NOT happy about… well, see my post called “Luke and Noah Disgruntlement.”
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