Desperate Housewives: Not While I'm Around

The most compelling moment was the scene between Susan and Julie on the porch. Susan tells Julie that the thing that hurt her the most is that Julie went to Edie behind her back. That is probably what would upset me the most too. Of course, Julie had a point when she told Susan her reasons for turning to Edie. Susan did indeed freak during their conversation about birth control. But I think Susan pretty much nailed it on the head when she said, "Every mother hopes their child won't have sex until they're dead." I am in that camp, myself. But I think also that I'd rather help my kids get birth control than have them ask another adult, and especially rather than have them get a girl pregnant. I'm soooooo glad we finally got the whole Austin-is-cheating-on-Julie storyline over with quickly.

I really like the Gaby/Carlos story arc right now. I like that they have the kind of trust that will let her go and ask him for help, and for him to give it, even while they are bantering the whole time. The fact that her admirer is Zach Young is just hilarious. The actor handled the part completely deadpan too-- he could have poked fun at himself or the character, but instead, he was completely and earnestly in love with Gaby. It was great when Gaby told him, "Don't steal a ferrari if you don't know how to drive!" But of course, the most significant part of the encounter was Gaby's decision to stand on her own two feet. It would be a good thing if Gaby could take baby steps toward becoming more independent at the same time that she is tiptoeing her way back to Carlos.

So, okay, why was it okay in that scene for Gaby to want to assert her independence, but in the next scene, Lynette couldn't let Tom maintain his dignity? Bear with me here: Is it too strong to say that she emasculates him at every turn? She undermines him, criticizes him, and then she rescues him. I think there is a strong undercurrent of love in their relationship, but I don't think that comparing some inspirations for some ad campaigns is the same thing as completely saving his liquor license. And what is it lately on prime time with women having to show their bosoms in order for men to do what they want? First CSI, now Desperate Housewives. Do these writers all have lunch together on the same lots?

Bree had the best line of the show, hands down. "It's like I am hosting some kind of Mormon slumber party!" On the Bree front, whoa: Finding Monique's teeth? That's pretty damning. Is it a coincidence that Orson is a dentist? So, is this what Alma knows about Orson? Or did Mike take out all of Monique's teeth? And how does Orson's mother know that Orson ran over Mike? Ahhh, so many un-answered questions. Did you hear that they are going to start filming DH in Marcia Cross's bedroom, because she has been put on bed rest? They have two more episodes to shoot, so they are going to film them on location, so to speak. So, who do you think Bree's going to go after with her shiny, black pistol? Alma? Or Orson?

Thank you for those of you who kindly provided me with information. Thank you, I have it now. I began reviewing DH this season. I have not yet had an opportunity to watch the first two seasons, but I am making that a priority this week.