Rizzoli and Isles 5x04 Doomsday

Zoinks!

Is it really episode four already? Time flies when you’re on vacation. Damn! Of course, my favorite shows have to begin again just when I'm not around. Story of my life!

Leave it to those ‘meddling kids’ to get me back into the swing of things again. Yes, I’m talking about Fred (Korsak), Daphne (Jane), Velma (Maura), Shaggy (Frankie) and Scooby (... uh…?)

Scooby Doo, where are you?!

Can you believe it? We get all sorts of references to Scooby Doo, and we don’t even have a dog in the show (the K-9’s with the SWAT team at the end don’t count). Seriously, not even a glimpse of Elsie or Jo Friday? Heck, I’d even take a Bass sighting. He’s a four-legged creature, right?  I’m guessing Elsie is in Afghanistan helping Casey, so let’s just keep her there for a long, long time now. We don’t want an excuse for Casey to come back yet, do we? But couldn’t we have had Jo Friday? Well, Jo would be more like Scrappy, I guess, rather than Scooby. And of course, our Mystery Machine here is the motorcycle/sidecar that Maura buys. I guess with the sidecar broken off, Jane will actually have to ride bitch on the bike now.

K: we have a mystery

J: if only we had the Mystery Machine.

M: really? Still with the Scooby Doo?

J: zoinks!

M: you do realize that every episode was exactly the same, right? A greedy millionaire dresses up as a ghost to protect his property from a land grab

J: it’s a classic

M: the title character is a talking dog.

J: who solves crimes

M: agree to disagree

J: and he was a Great Dane, by the way.

Has Maura really scene multiple episodes of Scooby Doo? Well, considering all of the time she spends with Jane, I guess that’s quite believable.

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On the bright side, we got the Dirty Robber back again. It still intrigues me as to why they always sit at a table now instead of ‘their’ booth since the Robber changed ownership. Poor Maura, she has to fend of Jane’s suitors, even at the Robber now. And she does it with a lie, nonetheless. “She’s a lesbian. Gaaaayyyy.” You go, Maura!!

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Yes, I’ve already seen a number of people ask the question of how Maura can lie now without getting the hives. I think that’s an easy answer, actually. We’ve seen Maura do a lot of things in the past season + that she had never done in the early seasons.  She guesses more frequently - even though she still puts up a fuss to Jane about doing it. She uses sarcasm more frequently - a concept she really didn’t even understand at the beginning of the show. So, with her little “she’s a lesbian” lie, I’m guessing that since Jane actually has been undercover as a lesbian before, Maura wouldn’t consider it an outright lie. She just didn’t tell the guy that it was when she was undercover. If you notice, she quickly followed up the comment with the ‘first trimester pregnancy’ line.  I do have a solution for both Jane & Maura to fend off unwanted suitors – wear rings.

Speaking of Maura and lesbians…

J: is that true about French women?

M: I don’t know. I’ve never actually been with one

Hmmm is that just French women, or women in general, Maura?

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I like that we’ve been getting more scenes with Susie – and even scenes that don’t include her with Maura.  There was even that scene last week with Susie & Korsak where we get some background into her past. It kind of makes me sad to realize that we probably have this extra screen time because of Frost being gone, but it is a nice change to bring Susie more into the spotlight.

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It was also nice to see a little insight into Frankie’s life. Other than the Theresa/Lily story a few years ago, we really haven’t had anything for Frankie. It’s about time we actually see him have a life outside of BPD.

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And then there’s Korsak and his ‘life coach’, Kiki. He said he “hired” her, so that means they’re not really a couple, right? I’d still like them to hook up Vince & Angela. At least that’s one thing that Tess’ books got right! I love Angela with Cavanaugh, but he’s never around. I see that they’ve taken Brian out of the opening credits again too. I wouldn’t mind if they bring Korsak’s ex, Dana, back into the picture again. I liked her. We still have yet to see ex #2 as well.

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One thing that’s been terribly missed lately – Vanillllla! We really need to get Rondo back soon. And not just in a quick scene. We need him to be in a episode where he’s featured throughout.

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Either I’ve just watched way too many cop shows, or this was an easy solve for the case. I pegged the ‘friend’ as the bad guy immediately as they were talking to him. It’s a good thing I don’t actually watch the show for the crimes anyway.

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M: is there something else? What brought you down here?

*snort* really? Like they even need excuses to be with each other anymore? I think the last excuse they really had was in 1x04 where Maura decided to come with Jane & Frost to the candlelight vigil for the soccer girl at BCU so she could ‘pay her respects’

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As much as I love the Jane/Maura stuff, I’m not sure anything can put a smile on my face faster than a sweet Jane/Korsak scene. The scene at the ambulance made me “Awwwww”

J: I think it’s ‘cause you mean so much to me, it’s why I got upset.

K: oh I know. I’m sorry I called you nosy

J: I’m sorry I went through the stuff on your desk…even though it was in plain view.

K: psshhh. I’m trying to figure out where I’m headed. That’s why I hired a life coach. The packet was Kiki’s suggestion. I’ve seen so many guys wait so long to retire, they can’t enjoy it when it comes. Kiki said filling out the forms might help me figure out how I feel.

J: did you?

K: do I look like I’ve figured out anything?

J: well, if anyone deserves the right to enjoy their retirement, it’s you, Vince.

K:  I also applied to take the Lieutenant’s exam.

J: really?

K: I’m just considering my options.

J: well, I think you’d make a great lieutenant. Just like you make a great sergeant.

I love when she calls him Vince, too.

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And that scene came right after the bugout blew up. I can’t help but remember the behind-the-scenes video that Jan Nash posted, showing them testing the explosion on a miniature scale.

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How cute was Maura as she continuously tried different versions of “bugout”? I can just imagine Maura with her own version of a ‘bugout’

M: I have to say, the more time I spend around pathogens, the more sense something like this makes to me.

B: well I have a new model that blocks off microbes at the molecular level.

M: how do you do that?

B: microbe shelters, mainly.

M: filters on that scale are a fortune. How much do you charge for that model?

F: *ahem*

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B: let me know if you want to look at that new model

M: you ever build one with a shoe closet?

It’s always about protecting the shoes for Maura. Gotta love it!

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Jane’s typing on Maura’s laptop

M: what are you doing?

J: I’m looking up Korsak’s service record to see when he’s eligible for retirement

M: you’re snooping

J: this is not snooping.

M: then why are you using my computer?

J: because I don’t want him to catch me not snooping.

M: when I told you to get the facts, I did not mean to imply…

J: (phone buzzes) It’s Frankie. To be continued. (walks out)

M: she’s snooping.

Awww, but Maura, you didn’t actually stop her from doing it this time.

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M: we need to live in the moment, seize the day.

J: what did you do?

M: nothing... yet. (models the motorcycle) Triumph. Bonneville.  T-100. 2008. Excellent condition and a very reasonable price

J: is this what you do when you say you’re having a ‘working lunch’?

They give each other a flirty look

J: what is that?

M: sidecar. Custom edition. Easy handling, and by all accounts, a very smooth ride.

J: are you starting a petty cab company?

M: it’s for you!

J: …okay… why?

M: it’s a great alternative travel option. What if you go into labor & traffic is gridlocked? Or we need to leave town in case of emergency? You know the Triumph handles rough terrain and service roads. We could even ride it on the sidewalk if we wanted. 

J: are you using this pregnancy to satisfy one of your impulse buys?

M: I’m…I am planning for the unexpected. And seizing the opportunity. It won’t be on the market long. Shall we take it for a test drive?

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M: what color helmet do you want?

Is it just me, or does “rainbow colored” scream out as the best option for a helmet color? We know Maura is gonna get Jane to ride bitch one way or another.

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M: sidecar and virgin sidecar

J: Mmm what’s a virgin sidecar?

M: basically lemon juice.

J: thank you

M: say Armageddon really happened.

J: not you too

M: well just as a thought experiment. The end of the world is nigh, what would we really need to survive?

J: well, my list is a lot shorter than yours.

M: how do you know?

J: because you would give up state secrets if someone took away your memory foam pillow

M: that is true. I would definitely need my pillow. And a humidifier. Oh, could you imagine facing down the end of the world with bad cuticles?

J: oh I shudder to think

M: so yes, a manicure kit

J: of course

M: come on, what would you stockpile?

J: jerky. Lots and lots of jerky.

M: I give up. But don’t come crying to me when you get a hangnail

Okay, we know Maura’s gonna have her shoe closet in her bugout, but will there be room for all her designer dresses too? Of course, we know that Maura’s bugout will also be big enough to fit the entire Rizzoli clan as well, so there will be plenty of jerky, nachos, beer and coffee to last for months. And Maura had better keep that leather jacket too.

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J: you know I’ve been thinking about what you said, about planning for the baby’s future.

M: oh?

J: if something ever happens to me, you know, something serious, I would want you to have the baby. Would you be willing to do that?

M: I would be honored.

And yes, everyone is now squealing with excitement and saying “fanfiction has turned into canon”. We really haven’t had enough of these sweet Jane/Maura moments in the past season. This scene actually made me think that the whole baby storyline (which I really don’t care for) might actually be cute & fun – as long as they keep Casey in Afghanistan, and never mention him again.

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A: I’m not paranoid. I’m protective

Or annoying could be another word for it. And that is such a Jane line, not Angela. Dang it. As much as I usually love Angela and her meddling…she’s almost gotten to the point of annoying lately. If it’s not about Jane & the baby, then it’s Frankie & his secrecy, and Angela trying to get Jane to investigate her brother. Enough of meddling mothers already.  Where are Constance or Hope, or even Cailin, when you need them? 

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K: so Bob and his…partner steal from Bob’s survivalist clients. We know what Bob’s role was, he built the secret entrances. But who is the partner? Another survivalist, you think?

F: would explain how they know each other. Maybe the partner hired Bob to build his shelter.

K: they get to talking about Bob’s other clients, what easy target’s they’d be. Can we track down who has these bunkers?
F: Bob dodged a lot of permit regulations. So the bunkers were probably off the record.

I guess that answers the question on how many times you can say “Bob” in a conversation. Do ya think they were trying to get the point across that the guy was “Bob the builder”?

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