@darcyfarrow wrote:
A couple of things that bother me about this episode:
*Even if he is sick and highly distracted, shouldn’t the sheriff do a wee bit more investigating when he comes upon the most feared man in town, alone in the forest in a leather apron and carrying a shovel? Especially when that shovel-carrying man gives such a lame explanation as “a bit of gardening”?
I recently rewatched this episode and was struck by the same thing. I thought it was a measure of just how distracted Graham was, that he didn’t even ask a follow-up question to the entirely implausible explanation. I also thought it was testament to Gold’s ability to half-hypnotize people into not questioning what he is doing. Graham never seemed terribly intimidated by Gold (he had no call to be, I guess). But you’re absolutely right — Gold in the woods with a shovel is nearly as sinister as Gold at the hardware store on Valentine’s day buying rope and duct tape!
@darcyfarrow wrote:
*And what gardener goes out to work in a tailored suit and tie? BTW, wouldn’t you just love to see Mr. Gold in, say, a pair of jeans and a Grateful Dead t-shirt just once?
Didn’t so much as remove his jacket or loosen his tie. 😀 Did you also notice there was not a speck of dust on him? Not the boots, the sleeves, or the impeccably pressed apron.
@darcyfarrow wrote:
*Why is everyone bent out of shape about a single mom having a tryst? Regina is trying to be discreet about it. On the other hand, where’s the EEOC when you need them? This is clearly a case of harrassment.
I don’t think anybody else looked twice. Emma was just cheesed because she had the hots for the sheriff. (Can’t fault her taste!)