Post Ep Dish - S4.06 - Identity Crisis

[elrhiarhodan]

Week Six - Identity Crisis

We’re back with another edition of the Post Ep Dish. I do have to say that my decision to do the write up after the episode is over (rather than just randomly squee during the airing) has been a wise one. I finally get to enjoy the story as it unfurls.

Anyway, as always, there are major spoilers under the cut… So spoilerphobes, go away!

Overall Impression/First Thoughts
This was a Mozzie-centric episode, and therefore I hoped it would be a lot of fun. I was not disappointed. It had all the elements:

*Paranoid and apparently delusional Mozzie
*Mozzie backstory
*Moments of pathos
*Mozzie doing mozzie-crazy things
*Neal going undercover
*Peter being irritated and then intrigued
*Mozzie going off the reservation to save the day

In short, I enjoyed the episode immensely. I had a difficult day and went into the 9 o’clock hour stressed out and more than a little skeptical of how the show was going to progress after last week’s unpleasantness.

I was pleased to see Neal and Peter, in Neal’s apartment, working through the data. Of course the silliness with the tracking program and the email address was … silly. But this is White Collar, and to be honest, it was the only moment for the season’s mythology in the entire episode, so I was okay with it. As the ever-delightful jrosemary says, the bromance is intact and that’s what matters (or words to that effect).

Things I Wanted To See, But Didn’t

More Elizabeth Burke.

She wasn’t any were near as Stepford-wifey as last week, but still, her appearance was way too brief. I did love her greeting Moz: “And I see you’ve fallen back into the routine of torturing my husband.”

Any mention of Diana’s personal life.

I do hope she and Christie get back together. Seriously. Otherwise I’ve got a few too many works in progress I’m going to have to edit.

Shirtless Neal.

Okay, I ALWAYS want Shirtless Neal. Almost as much as I am longing for Shirtless Peter. But there’s always a greater possibility of Shirtless Neal, as he randomly walks into his apartment, takes off his shirt, puts a new shirt on and leaves.

Things That Made Me Happy

Top of the list, gorgeous casual Peter being badass. And the interrogation scene - just GUH!!!!!!

Mozzie in a velvet robe and slippers (and quite possibly pajamas) being badass and then running around Manhattan.

Extra-pretty Neal with his iPhone and his MacBook Pro (I’m guessing that he kept some cash from the u-boat treasure on hand, because his pittance of a salary wouldn’t pay for such lovelies. And why doesn’t Peter raise even an eyebrow over his new and clearly expensive toys?) And can I say that I adore Neal in a tie and buttondown with a tailored sweater.

Thank you wardrobe department - between this and casual Peter, you've made my night.

Okay, enough with the shallowness. Can I be the first to say that I have been wanting a Storage Wars/White Collar crossover. And I also flailed at the name of the storage unit auction company - HESTER’S!!! Clearly a nod to the competition (Storage Wars airs at the same time as WC and has been beating the show in the ratings).

AND JUNE! JUNE! JUNE! JUNE! And Neal recognizing that she’s the one that probably thought up the idea.

Also, MINI-ME!!!!!!

/flail-squee

I love how Peter just decides to devote FBI resources to one of Mozzie’s fantasies. I am guessing it’s not a terribly busy day (although Peter does mention having to get a land fraud case to the AUSA by noon. Detail-oriented people, please correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t the the first mention EVER of the AUSA’s office?)

Love the little moment of eye-fucking between Peter and Neal when Peter calls him “mindreader” (remind me to cap that, please).

And a blanket of love (Hudson Bay Point Blanket, since this is an episode about American History) to all the Mozzie-Peter interactions, but this one is my favorite:

“The Suit will see it my way. Time makes more converts than reason. Thomas Paine’s Common Sense.”

“You are the last person who should be quoting Common Sense”

There are quite a few other standout scene in this episode, scenes that appeal to the base and lustful fangirl that I am, and chief amongst them is the scene in the Townsend house, where Neal pretends to be a descendant of George Washington. (I am strongly reminded of the scene in the Farscape episode, A Bug’s Life, where Crichton pretends to be a Peacekeeper, though without the bad, fake British accent). And I flailed when Clinton just picked up the ball and declared himself to be a descendant of Thomas Jefferson. LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!!!!!!

And now, enough of the minutia, enough of the eye-candy and delightful moments. There are two scenes in this episode that really made it stand out. The first was the scene in the car when they’re keeping surveillance on Moz in the park. And I don’t mean the not-so-subtle “Ford Taurus feature of the week” bit with the massaging seats. No, I’m talking about Neal and his openness about how he reacted to learning that his father was corrupt - it became a “self-fulfilling prophecy”.

But more than that - Mozzie has a spy-based coping mechanism. His paranoia helps him maintain his faith in the world. It seems a little silly, but Neal’s telling (and bravo, bravo to Matt for his acting here) of the tale to Peter is aching - he pleads for Peter to understand, to accept and maybe not to judge.

“His faith, however limited, is all that separates a man with a conscience from a man without one.”

As wonderful as this moment is, there is a second scene that delivers all of the emotional impact that we want from White Collar, but rarely get. It’s the scene in Neal’s apartment, when Moz - a bit broken-hearted to discover that there is no modern Culper spy ring - brings it all back to his own backstory.

”If the Culpers existed as spies, maybe my parents could have been spies, too.”

The secret shadow puppet show broke my heart, but Neal (hugs him tight) is my hero in this scene. He is everything that anyone would ever want in a friend. He’s kindness and sympathy and understanding. He wants Moz to tell him the show, he deflects any possible motive for humiliation. He’s loving and caring and he makes me proud.

But Moz - excuse me, Willie - knocks this not only out of the park, but into orbit. We are conditioned to see him as a little bit of a nut job, especially in these Mozzie-centric episodes, but there is always that moment that we are surprised by his imperfect humanity. Think back to the end of By the Book when Gina says goodbye. Or the end of Dentist of Detroit before Mr. Jeffries arrives, and he’s talking to Neal about his relationship with Peter, and how he understands how difficult it will be to leave.

This is those moments, but with even more grace, more understated pathos.

White Collar has given me many emotionally satisfying moments, but not even the last scene in Out of the Box had this much impact. I found myself moved to tears as Moz gave the puppet show. Not for the actual story he relayed, but for his own reflection on the tale, how he looks back on it nearly 40 years later and sees how ridiculous it is, but still unwilling to give up that last bit of hope.

When Mozzie says that his parents gave him to Jeffries the King, who loved him as his own, the tears started. I’ve watched that scene three times now. And each time, I find myself - again - in tears. Mozzie’s voice cracks, he shuts off the lights and ducks his head to hide his own tears and I’m a wibbling mass of fluids.

I’m going to conclude the Dish here. I have a few nitpicks, but after that scene, that heartbreaking performance (can someone PLEASE nominate Willie Garson for an Emmy, and Matt Bomer, too) there’s nothing more I really want to say.

You know the drill, I want to hear your thinky thoughts, not-so-thinky thoughts, your flails and your squees. And if you didn’t (for some UNFATHOMABLE reason) like this ep, please don’t harsh my squee.

And always, be nice. No bashing means just that. No bashing.

Love and sniffles to you all.

Comments

[jrosemary.livejournal.com]

Oh yes--that puppet show was priceless! What an amazing moment.

I loved this whole episode. I'm American Revolution geek who was all set to nitpick--but no way. This ep was too much sheer fun, with just enough poignant moments sprinkled throughout. :D

[micheleeeex.livejournal.com]

That puppet show made me teary-eyed. I enjoyed this episode a lot!

[embroiderama]

And I flailed when Clinton just picked up the ball and declared himself to be a descendant of Thomas Jefferson. LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!!!!!!

I loved his tone of voice, the air of "Aaaaand screw you."

And why doesn’t Peter raise even an eyebrow over his new and clearly expensive toys?)

Welcome home presents from June? LOL

And can I say that I adore Neal in a tie and buttondown with a tailored sweater.

OH YES.

I was distracted a lot by other things during this episode and your review here made me realize that I missed a lot of wonderful little things so I'm looking forward to rewatching.

[lmarrick.livejournal.com]

and why doesn't Peter raise even an eyebrow over his new and clearly expensive toys?

Neal owns The Greatest Cake, remember? They really need to do more with that. It's pretty brilliant.

[surreal-44.livejournal.com]

Loved the episode. Mozzie's story always touches me, and tonight was no exception. I think Matt, Tim and Willie all deserve Emmy's for their work.

Tonight Willie Garson was just amazing.

[pooh-collector.livejournal.com]

I'm just going to second every little thing you said.

This was a White Collar at its best.

[charaefive.livejournal.com]

May I just start fangasm-ing over here? When I first heard the end of the previous episode, all I was able to get was 'Next week Mozzie and Neal find a ...' and it cut off. So I was all 'MOZZIE! MOZZIE! MOZZIE!' And then the Olympics came on and everything was pushed back for a few weeks.

But I was not disappointed. I too was moved to tears at Mozzie's puppet show, and I loved the fact that Neal also teared up (although I actually think that it was a genuine reaction from Matt himself. Probably knew it was coming in the script but was unprepared for the emotion Mozzie put into it.)

Still, I genuinely hope he meets the Culper spies again. Their story is just too good for a single episode. Remind me again if Mozzie ever found out who his parents are? Because I am really hoping that they were/are spies, but only because I love Mozzie so much...

[countess-k.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the dish. It's interesting to read how other people saw the episode. For the second week in the row though, my opinion is bound to be in the minority.

It might be that I'm reading a book on good writing and the chapter today was about expository television shows. Then I watched this episode and God was it expository. IMO it was weighed down with too much plot so everyone in every scene had to explain a lot.

I was glad to finally see June, I had almost given up on that and thought the actress had moved on. The scene in the Taurus made me laugh hard. I'm always amazed how well they manage to insert the Ford feature commercials, not only as part of the show but quite humorous. It was only slightly dampened by Neil having to explain a lot.

Here is where I deviate from the dish. I adore Mozzie, I really do. But only in small doses as a secondary character. Mozzie centric episodes are not my favorite. I watch White Collar for Neal and Peter with a side dish of Mozzie, El, Diana and Jones. I don’t crave watching full episodes involving any of the supporting characters.

My reaction to the Mozzie backstory was also very different. I felt we’re being piled on with too much family subplot this season. First there’s Neal’s father, then Sara’s sister (which I hope they don’t pursue,) then Diana’s breakup and now Mozzie’s parents. As for Mozzie’s backstory I thought it was a little silly. I mean you’re right that Matt and Willie acted the hell out of it. But to me, instead of it being poignant and touching, it was awkward and shoehorned into the plot as emotional garnish. Mozzie thinking his parents were spies when he was 8 was cute. Mozzie carrying that into his 40s and creating an emotional hang-up that suddenly becomes the basis of his whole personality, that just felt tacked on.

The scene that saved the episode for me was Neal impersonating George Washington’s descendant. I’ve always seen Neal as the submissive guy (your guys’ fault with your damn hot slutty, bottom!Neal fanfics :D) but when he told the guy to “sit!” I felt a shiver down my back. Dominant Neal is sexy too as it appears. He could totally be who he claimed to be and I wouldn’t have a problem believing him. Clinton was just the icing on the cake.

I was hoping they would give us a bit more on Sam and this season’s mythology at the end but alas. It was a fun episode. Hopefully next week they’ll go back to the season arc and Neal and Peter’s relationship as the focus.

BTW, I rec'd your stories to someone on a fan forum today. Hope that's all right.

[ostaras-journey.livejournal.com]

It might be that I'm reading a book on good writing and the chapter today was about expository television shows. Then I watched this episode and God was it expository. IMO it was weighed down with too much plot so everyone in every scene had to explain a lot.

Pretty much my thoughts exactly. There was FAR too much expository dialogue. Elr's thoughts made me appreciate the episode more than I had when watching it, as I'd been so distracted by the overly convoluted plotting and (IMO - for TV) bad writing (although I think Channing Powell did the best she could with the task she was given). There was just too much stuffed into this episode.

The scene that saved the episode for me was Neal impersonating George Washington’s descendant.

My favorite scene of the episode as well.

[swanpride.livejournal.com]

I join your minority...though for slightly other reasons. Yes, the episode was very manipulative, but sometimes it can be very enjoyable to just allow your feelings to fall for this kind of things. It just seemed too much of a recon for me. Little Mozzie from Dentist of Detroid was way too clever (and hardened) to open up so much in front of his bullies. So far he always said that he doesn't want to know about his parents, and now he has secret spy fantasies? And Neal knows all about them, even though he didn't even know that Mozzie grew up in foster care before "In the red"? It was really well acted, but I couldn't enjoy it fully, because it didn't feel organic.
Didn't help that I'm not a fan of secret organisation stories. I can way easier suspend my disbelieve concerning waste bins in a museum than believing that a tenured professor would write a book based on one questionable source without any proof backing up his theory. One thing is slightly odd. The other is simply stupidity, and I hate stupidity, especially in a villain.

Liked June's role, Tempest was yet another cute female character (I really like that there are so many of them, feels more like the first season, when Neal was still flirting left and right), and, yeah, Neal acting all dominant was fun, because we rarely get to see that. Normally other people try to dominate him while he is busy bargaining.

Plus, I take Mozzie centric episodes over any other character centric episodes any day (don't really like them in general), but, very similiar to "by the book", him busting the operation towards the end was a little bit too much. (One would think that Peter by now have learned to keep an eye on him - that's the third time he involved the FBI in a case and busts the operation in order to do his on thing).

[virgo-79.livejournal.com]

I agree *completely*. This was an hour of dry plot and drier dialogue. This is the first episode of White Collar I've ever been bored with from start to finish.

As for Mozzie’s backstory I thought it was a little silly. I mean you’re right that Matt and Willie acted the hell out of it. But to me, instead of it being poignant and touching, it was awkward and shoehorned into the plot as emotional garnish. Mozzie thinking his parents were spies when he was 8 was cute. Mozzie carrying that into his 40s and creating an emotional hang-up that suddenly becomes the basis of his whole personality, that just felt tacked on.

You took the words right out of my mouth, on all fronts. The story of his past didn't work all that well for me in DoD, and this one was ten times worse. I'm fine with the idea of Mozzie being an orphan -- it's fitting. But the handling of it -- particularly in this ep -- was this horrible combination of cheesy and saccharine that turned it from something emotionally resonant into this cringe-worthy compilation of every poor little orphan cliche *ever.* It's just a terrible use of the trope.

I'm also in complete agreement with you that this whole "spy fantasy" thing felt out of nowhere. We're only hearing about this now because...? And they didn't need to go there at all; we know Mozzie's into conspiracy theories. That's all you need to make that kite fly.

Additionally, as it turns out, I seem to be fresh out of sympathy for Mozzie's character. I'm not actively angry at him anymore, but it would appear that last season destroyed my love for him, and it doesn't seem to be coming back. As far as I'm concerned, he can be there, he can say funny stuff and be paranoid and help where he wants, but I've got no emotional investment in him anymore. So that part of the story left me cold. I have checked out where Mozzie's concerned.

[miri-thompson.livejournal.com]

I loved this whole episode, even though I had to suspend some disbelief history-wise. But Dom!Neal was the best part! We've glimpsed him in that role before, more playfully in Power Play, but I never get tired of it. And this was the best glimpse so far. :D

I need more 'reverse' D/s fics with Neal and Peter pronto!

[virgo-79.livejournal.com]

I enjoyed Peter's paraphrasing of the cat parasite story; that just got funnier the more I thought about it.

I was also very taken by Neal and Jones being stern behind the desk. You're right; Neal doesn't break that hat out very often, and my GOD, did it ever work. And then with Jones in there, as well...ohh, my ladyparts.

Overall, though, I was bored. I was bored with *every* aspect of the episode: the plot, the subplot, the dialogue...none of it engaged me.

And Mozzie, unfortunately, leaves me cold in the wake of last season. They put that character through the shredder, and now, I'm really only into him in small, supporting doses. Added to that is the fact that I thought the handling of his backstory here made use of every cliched sad orphan device out there.

This one missed just about every mark for me.

[winterstar95.livejournal.com]

I am not sure how I feel about the episode. I need to watch it again. I have to say there were elements I completely loved! The secret society, the clues, the fun with Neal and Peter and Mozzie. Perfect.

But I was a little meh about the whole orphan thing. We've done the orphan thing before with Mozzie. He must be in his mid-forties or so, right? You have to come to terms with your upbringing at some point in your life. I know I have - so the angst there was a little forced to me. I could see if Mozzie was younger, but not so now. He has to come to terms with his life and accept it (maybe I am too zen about these things - but wait Mozzie is supposed to be as well). I truly think that it was more of a reflection of Neal and his past. They used Mozzie's story and his make up to reflect Neal and his lost past and his feelings about it. So I can accept it added to the episode for that reason. You may ask why it is okay for Neal to search for his past in my mind but not Mozzie. Purely an age thing. I know that as I was in my 30s there were still things unsettled in my head about my past and thus leading to very stupid decisions on my part. Now that I am in my late 40s (oh no really told everyone my age group here) I am more at peace with it. I guess I just expected Mozzie to be like that.

But overall I loved it, because it was fun and everyone was having a great time with the craziness....

But can someone tell me -- when does White Collar investigate murders?? It really doesn't seem like they are investigating WC crime to me, or maybe I am wrong?

[gnomi.livejournal.com]

Everything you say. So totally loved this episode's unexpected emotional moments. From the teaser bits, I'd expected a "National Treasure" type of caper ep, and it was that, yes, but it was so much more.

I giggled like a loon when, while listing the questionable things the government has been involved with, Mozzie mentions "Stargate." Given Willie Garson's history with the Stargate franchise (http://www.gateworld.net/wiki/Martin_Lloyd), I was vastly amused.

[winterstar95.livejournal.com]

\o/ Stargate!!!!!!!!!!!

[elrhiarhodan]

I lol'd too when Mozzie said "Stargate." I am betting that it was not originally in the script and an addition by Willie.

[kerrylang.livejournal.com]

I loved the ep! The humor and dialogue was exquisite. Neal, Peter and Mozzie a wonderful trio of intelligence and Neal and Peter a duo of beauty, too. Neal's eyes *squeeeeeee*, Peter's face *♥*, well you get me, don't you? :D

Loved June being there for a short stint.

I loved Mozzie hugging El, something I soooo missed Neal doing so after returning from the island, it was of course off screen but I'm still sad that I didn't get my welcome back hug between those two. But it's cute to see how much El and Mozzie like each other.

As for the people who wonder why Neal knows suddenly about Mozzie's dream about his parents being spys: Neal was 6 weeks together with Mozzie on an island, I think they talked about such things. After Neal learned about Mozzie's story about Mr. Jeffries in "Dentist of Detroit" and Jeffries being murdered by Keller, I think that Neal had all reason to talk with Mozzie.

And I like to learn more about the background of my beloved characters! :)

As for the history in this ep: I only had a problem with all those numbers but otherwise I liked the story around this flag. And of course it was well done and the actors all on the spot.

I'm only a bit sad that Mozzie was right in the end and that he didn't get the flag. But well, he still has his own treasure, right? :)

[teaboyfan.livejournal.com]

My reactions to this episode were mixed. After watching it at 9:00, I was disappointed in the whole tone of it, almost bored for the first time ever with a WC episode. All I could think was that if any of the Rizzoli and Isles viewers came for a look at WC now that their show is over, they might wonder what all the fuss had been about and give up on us.

I almost skipped the midnight replay, but now I'm glad I didn't. It was much more fun the second time around. Tim and Matt were brilliant as always, and Willie did an outstanding job with material that came very close to going over the line. Favorite bits, besides our boys of course: the Storage Wars reference, the reference to Stargate, and wonderful Clinton's in-your-face claim to be a descendent of Jefferson. All in all, it merits a second look. Or a third; I'll catch it again Saturday morning.

[kerrylang.livejournal.com]

Um, why don't you record it?

[teaboyfan.livejournal.com]

I'll just wait for the whole season DVDs and get all the episodes plus the bonus stuff.

[kerrylang.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see. Over here in Germany we only had the season 1 DVD so far :( Takes too long. But I'm going to wait because I want the German and English version on DVD. But I favor the English version because of the pretty voices of Matt and Tim :D

The German version I watch to catch the FBI stuff better :D. But only one time. LOL

[teaboyfan.livejournal.com]

That must be very frustrating to wait so long for the DVDs. And I agree that the boys have beautiful voices. They can even sing too; Matt is wonderful but I've heard Tim on some outtakes sounding great too.

Your superb command of English makes me embarrassed about having forgotten almost all my college German. Of course that was over 40 years ago!

[kerrylang.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the compliment! :)

Yeah, reading fanfiction and watching the shows in English enhance my skills more and more. :) It's so much fun.

Oh, 40 years ago, I think you are excused to have forgotten! LOL

[ultracape.livejournal.com]

One of my favorite scenes was with Elizabeth, Peter, Mozzie and Neal. It was like when she said to Peter in "Where There's a Will," "you want to grab a couple of mirrors and go play with Neal?" I got that same vibe. She knows Peter so well and despite his stated reluctance this was going to be so much fun for him.

It was also interesting that even Diana and Jones all seemed to be working on this off the clock. Well, Peter said it was not a federal case but they all put in the same dedication and it was for Mozzie.

Another thing I liked was that we see that Peter having to prepare to meet with a prosecutor to go over another case.

This was such a fun and touching episode and gave so much insight into the threesome. Oh, and I loved Jones saying he was a descendent of Thomas Jefferson. How that made him a relative of the Townsends, who knows?

Of course I couldn't stop laughing with Neal as the descendent of George Washington (and didn't he PROJECT Mafia Don, or maybe Adler, same thing) saying, "I can not tell a lie." Wow.

It was really a well written episode with Peter and Neal dealing with trying to find Sam the undercover cop (uh, spy) making innovative use of today's communication equipment matched against the Culper Ring doing the same in 1778.

My heart also gave a twitter when the colonial flag was unfurled onto that table. It was right that it came back to those to whom it belonged.

[sahiya.livejournal.com]

I found this to be one of the stranger WC eps ever, and I totally agree with whoever said it was exposition from start to finish. There were some nice bits, like the scene with El, but overall my reaction was, "WTF?" I think whoever wrote it was too in love with their crazy historical plot.

But, you know, my other fandom is Doctor Who. I'm pretty forgiving of the occasional crappy script (especially when it's at least half-saved by good acting, and I will agree that everyone, Garson in particular, was good here).

[maiac.livejournal.com]

I love this episode with much love. Probably much of that is relief that it was so much better than last episode, plus nothing happened that threatened Peter's job or Neal's freedom. But, it was FUN! I needed FUN! this week.

It was great to see so much of Mozzie. I wish we'd seen more of June but hey, at least we saw June.

Clinton announcing he's Thomas Jefferson's ancestor made me gleeful. (Evil Ex-Professor is really credulous, though, if he accepted Neal as George Washington's descendant, considering that Washington had no children.)

The shadow-puppet show made me want to hug Mozzie and make him gluten-free cookies. He was so MOZZIE in this episode: the paranoia; the, um, idiosyncratic morality; the poignancy; the courage; all of it.

I loved Peter in this episode, too, from his kneejerk disapproval of June running up the bidding through his inability to resist a puzzle or resist helping Mozzie to his being a badass with the Real Killer.

It was a relief to see Neal working with Peter instead of at cross-purposes. See, guys, that's how you do it. Now, talk to each other, 'k?

[joy2190.livejournal.com]

Okay, it was super-silly this week, but my 12 year old had a blast. Can't imagine she is the target group!

She did notice that Peter got muddled up with ancestors/descendents. The script checking/continuity team seem a bit off for such a popular show (e.g. left-handed criminal playing righ-handed squash, sweat-band on/sweat-band off, in an earlier episode. If an elementary kid can spot these surely someone else should have?!)

For me, Jones stole the show with his one-liner re. Thomas Jefferson. You could tell a mile off what was coming but it still made me laugh and his delivery was perfect.

[elrhiarhodan]

Thanks for your input. I thought it was a terrific episode, and lots of fun - well worth overlooking some minor errors.

[joy2190.livejournal.com]

I agree some minor errors are fun to spot but no big deal!

Not being brought up in the USA, I had never heard of the Culper spies and really enjoyed that whole aspect to the episode. It seemed very much in the spirit of Where There's A Will; fast paced and fun.

I also loved that June was in cahoots with Mozzie - one of my favorite pairings! They make such a good 'naughty' team!

[elrhiarhodan]

I have debated how to answer this, and frankly I am going to have to be frank.

Please make sure you read the WHOLE Dish before commenting. It will make both of us a lot happier. I asked readers not to harsh my squee, which means I enjoyed it and I honestly did not want to hear such negative opinions.

Remember - this is not a comm but my private journal.

[elrhiarhodan]

Yours is the most unremittingly negative comment. And if you've read through the entire thread, you should have noticed that I have barely responded to anyone.

And you won't be missed, darling. Seriously, you won't.