Ick

[samsom]

Watched Waiting In The Wings this morning getting ready for work.

Poor Angel - the hopeful, soft look on his face when he approached Cordy in the hotel, stumbling while trying to tell her how he feels -

the utter stupidity of having Groo show up.

A brilliant writer like Joss shouldn't have to resort to soap-like plot devices for shock. The only thing I could think of is Groo was there to get Cordy away from LA, so that Wes would have absolutely no one to turn to, so he could kidnap Connor and change everyone's lives.

If I didn't wank it the way I did, I coudln't watch Ats beyond the third season.

Angel shoulda cold-cocked Groo, grabbed Cordelia and lock them both up in his room so he could kiss her to her senses.

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[califi.livejournal.com]

WordWordWordWordWord!

Um, did I say Word?

Even better: Not haff Darla return with a 'miracle' pregnancy.

That woulda maybe given a chance for C/A to 'bond' a little more,

ooo! what if Fred/Lorne hadn't spouted all that Moiira/etc crap?

Oh, darn *pokes you*

Now lookee what you done *sighage*

My Muse hath stirred. *runs to see if she can grab Lysa for a powpow*

*licks*

[makd.livejournal.com]

Yeah.

At first, I just didn't get A/Cordy, then, with You're Welcome, I got it --- I REALLY got it.

Like you, the only way I can justify the Cordy/Groo arc is to wank it as you did. And even then? still doesn't make sense. In fact, the whole Cordelia-demon, Condelia, season 4 doesn't make sense, unless I use Joss' story goals. And then? still doesn't make sense. :-(

[starlet2367.livejournal.com]

Angel shoulda cold-cocked Groo, grabbed Cordelia and lock them both up in his room so he could kiss her to her senses.

That's the version I see in my head, anyway. ;)

Howdy... apologies for the off-topic post ;)

[ladykate63.livejournal.com]

Hi there,

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The God Who Loved Her (http://www.whoosh.org/issue67/young67.html) (Whoosh)

What We Owe Xena (http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2005/09/15/xena/index.html) (Salon)

Hope you'll find these of interest.

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Again, my apologies for intruding on this comment thread.