It would seem the episode title “Childish Things” comes from bar owner Tom Nuttall's new bicycle. Its arrival leads to a heavy wager on its ability to traverse the thoroughfare. But the title is also appropriate for the building tension between Alma and Martha Bullock. 19^th century civility prevents them from pulling each others' hair out but you can tell there is a rumble brewing between them over ole Seth. And as always Sol seems to get the brunt of his partner's rage. A rage that obviously can not be directed at the two women in his life. That's why Deadwood is really interesting. If the situation happened on a TV drama set in Six Feet Under-land the conflict resolution would be muuuuuch different. Seeing how the wild west dealt with the everyday dramas of love and intrigue is darn compelling television.