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This is such a bitter-sweet arc. On the one hand, I'm glad that TPTB provided us with an explanation of sorts for Michael's distancing himself from Nikita. But a wife and child?? Poor Nikita feels so out of place. I'm going from memory here, so I'm not sure if its SES or ONJ when Nikita is told to befriend Elana. That had to be soooo awkward for her. I think she really did feel a connection with Elana (beyond the fact they're both in love with Michael ).

You can tell that Nikita definitely doesn't like the fact a child involved with this mission (And I totally agree!) She feels bad for Elana, who's destined to have her heart broken when it all ends. Its nice to know that Nikita still has "a soul" and is concerned for the feelings of innocents, even if she is "misguided" like Ops says.
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I wonder if Michael was beginning at this point to prepare himself emotionally for the end of his blood cover mission. In Gates of Hell he seemed as if he hadn't even thought of how he'd feel when the mission was completed, even though he knew it was inevitable. Michael always seemed to think 2 steps ahead, but in this arc, we just don't seem to see that. Maybe he just couldn't fathom the feelings a parent goes through when one "loses" a child.

I'm doing this from memory since I briefly viewed the first and last episodes on the DVD, but don't actually have the S3 DVD's.

The scene where Nikita throws that guy out of the window and then follows him was so cool. I love the way she casually puts him into position first. I've heard that Peta doesn't like heights and that looked very believable as she looked down out of the window before the jump.

The lyrics to the song "Please" that plays while Nikita is watching Micheal's window are so appropriate, "... alone again." This scene pisses me off so much, that and the fact that at breakfast the following morning, Nikita looks tired especially after running with Elena and Micheal is smiling at her across the table. Was that necessary? I was like wipe the damn smile off your face Micheal, can't you see she isn't having a good morning. Yes I know he was in character but still...

Four stories is still alot! Have you ever been on the fourth floor of a building and contemplated how far down the street was?

I was all set to check that continuity flaw because I didn't remember it and realized that I didn't remember that I had no tapes or DVD's of that ep. I just basically felt sorry for Nikita being stuck in that house with a front row seat of married Micheal.

So you went up three levels, took one look, said HELL NO! and came down a level. Sounds reasonable. LOL

I DON'T HAVE S3 DVD'S. Got them from Best Buy, found a flaw in OBT, the picture distorted. Sent them back. Now- TRUST NO ONE.

Excuse me a second to vent I had just written my post...carefully and added stuff...and just before sending it... Boom. The power gets CUT OFF!!!!! And it lasted for ALMOST 3 hours!!!!!!! somebody has to be cancelled for that!!! It was DARK too Ok...thanx for listening

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The lyrics to the song "Please" that plays while Nikita is watching Micheal's window are so appropriate, "... alone again." This scene pisses me off so much, that and the fact that at breakfast the following morning, Nikita looks tired especially after running with Elena and Micheal is smiling at her across the table.

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He was almost flirting with her a bit right in front of Elena!

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I have to agree with KG on this one. While I do feel VERY sorry for poor Nikita...having to move in with the competition and to witness Michael being gentle, caring and loving with her...mission or no mission, I kinda like that breakfast scene too. M&N had a "moment" there Michael, as usual, was conveying so much with his eyes...like he was saying: "I'm sorry, it's a mission, it's YOU I love"

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The thing that irks me is that they have a Michael and Abby flashback in there, which is obviously a continuity flaw. Whomever was selecting the clips wasn't paying attention!

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Don't remind me!!! How dare they show M in bed with another woman, part of Nikita's "memories"? That's just WRONG!!!! And just another example of writers "watching" (NOT!) the previous episodes


I don't remember what else I had written, but if I do...I'll come back after I calm down a bit

Pattyko -- Sorry about your power outtage! How frustrating!

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Michael, as usual, was conveying so much with his eyes...like he was saying: "I'm sorry, it's a mission, it's YOU I love"

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I wouldn't go quite THAT far.

anansiimoj -- There ARE other outlets besides Best Buy, you know.

Pattyko --

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However I followed your example and read soem fanfic by candlelight ( after an hour or so of cursing those who caused the blackout

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It's a challenge, but it kills the time!

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Well...you know me gotta fing even more HR than it actually is...ESPECIALLY in a shocking situation like this

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Yes, I HAVE noticed that about know you!

This arc was really strange to me. I like Elena, seeing how sweet and smart she is, and since the mission was so vague and open ended, it really seemed odd to me Michael could have fallen for Nikita while being with Elena.

In other words this was retro-continuity that didn't really work for me.

It's hard for me to think of this episode as anything other than the setup of a two-parter, but I really liked the scene in the park.

Poor Pattyko, I hope your trip was better than your homecoming. Speaking from experience, I know that sucks.

Not only was Micheal married to Simone when his mission to Elena started, but he had to mourn her as the mission continued. Frankly, Micheal's entire marriage to Elena always involved another woman. And as Walter said, (and he knew about Micheal's bloodcover) Micheal shut himself off until Nikita arrived. So while he still played the devoted husband and father at home, it wasn't enough to restore his soul.

Anansiimoj-- the trip was definetly more fun!!! The weather wasn't on our side, but...I didn't let that distract me