(S02E13) Second Chances

Private Practice went well tonight. I have to tell you, I’m digging the new (yet unlikely) friendship between Sam and Naomi. Pondering over it,  I think it’s because in real life I bet Taye Diggs and Audra McDonald’s relationship is more like that. The chemistry is most likely already there. So, though it’s surprising for the characters, for the show it works.

A plot line development that I’m not too keen on is the fact that Addison’s smooth talking brother is back in town, and this time it seems like a permanent visit.  In fact, in next week’s Grey’s/Private Practice combo show, Archer Montgomery will be the character that brings them all together. Grant Show’s character is alright as far as interesting guests go, but I’m really not looking forward to one more slick Doctor that thinks he can just have his way with women because he smiles. That’s what Wyatt was there for. He’s gone, so why fill that gap?

Moving on to our next pair, which often define the term “messed up relationships,” Cooper and Violet. We’re still no closer to finding out who Violet’s baby’s daddy is, but I don’t know that I care quite yet. Sheldon’s too twitchy or something, and Pete needs a real honest-to-God relationship before I could consider him with kids, so that leaves just one other likely candidate to help Violet raise this possible child: Cooper. How convenient that his relationship with Charlotte is officially over and he’ll be moving in with Vi. Not bad at all.  I’ll be looking forward to this development.

In the meantime, stayed tuned to ABC next Thursday. This Grey’s meets Private Practice should provide us with plenty of medical drama fodder to keep us turning on our sets. Enjoy!