Tommy and Sheila find themselves in hot water with Janet and Mickey and realize the truth about their own relationship. Damian attempts to leave the crew, but is seduced back by the camaraderie of the brotherhood.
This episode of Rescue Me “Good-Bye” starts with an uncomfortable bang and ends with an expletive. Which is a lot like Dennis Leary’s entire shtick if you think about it. The end of this episode is the build up I’ve been talking about for the last couple of reviews, the something missing. For the jaded, it might be a little easy to spot, but I think a good job of misdirection was done if you haven’t been taken notes over the course of the season.
Early on, Gavin and Sheila fumble about explaining exactly how half-naked kissing isn’t what it looks like. Fortunately for them both, their significant others are familiar with their past and seemingly expected this exact turn of events. But that doesn’t mean they get off the hook so easily. Especially Gavin, of course. He never gets off easily.
Later, Damian struggles with his decision to quit the force comes to a head this episode. And just so you know, these days `brotherly camaraderie’ still involves urine. And the application of it plays a hand in his decision to remain on the force.
This episode was better than the last few in terms of overall quality. The writing was better, so was the pacing, and it felt like the actors stepped up a bit over the last few episodes. The tension level was kept on a barely even keel with just enough ramp that the end slams into you without being too abrupt. The difference between turning on an old stereo set to loud music that instantly blares and a new stereo that will fade into loud music.
Next week is Rescue Me‘s season finale. And it’s shaping up to be a good one. Don’t miss it!
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