I'm at a loss, however, about other big changes that went down this episode. Justin transformed himself into a rude, girl-kissing (!), thug. Whaaa? What happened to our dutiful little Mode intern, who was bonding with Marc so well just two episodes ago? Obviously he's dealing with his feelings of regret and sadness about his father's death, and no doubt trying to infuse some Santos into his life, but again, what? The kid definitely deserves a break. Don't get me wrong: I'm definitely interested in/scared of what could transpire — Justin going to jail? getting a girl pregnant? going to jail? — but I love the old Justin. The Broadway-singing, Chanel-quoting, happy one. Or maybe the story line was just there so Henry would have a surrogate child to freak out about and then reveal his big secret to Betty.
That whole business — Henry's revelation that he is, indeed, the father of Charlie's baby — was heartbreaking, to say the least. I thought we were finally going to see a happy Henry-Betty hookup. But the Betty producers couldn't just go with what we were all expecting — the happy ending. It would close up shop too early, and I hope this is a show that's got several more seasons. I'm guessing that the story line that will eventually bring Henry and Betty together will be perfectly written and timed. At least we all have to hope for that, right? Right.
One thing you don't have to hope for: Betty bites! Here are a few of my favorite quips from the episode. They're mostly Willy — I couldn't resist — because she had such a killer episode.
7. Betty, about her writing professor: ''Yes, he's mean, like Simon Cowell, but with a Pulitzer. And I can't just be Jordin Sparks good, I have to be Kelly Clarkson, 'Miss Independent' good.''
6. Willy, upon realizing Mode is completely out of her reach: ''I know, all I wanted to do was run a fashion magazine. I was a simple girl with an evil plan.''
5. Amanda: ''I was conceived during Studio 54! I knew there was glamour in my genes!''
4. Willy, to Amanda about her mother: ''And just so you know, Fey quit smoking during her pregnancy...eventually. If that doesn't say love, I don't know what does.''
3. Marc, to Willy: ''Oh my God, it's happened. The Botox has finally seeped into your brain.''
2. Willy, to Marc about her new magazine, Slater: ''I took lemons and made a lemon martini.''
1. Willy, to a distressed Amanda: ''Even if I wanted to express sympathy, I physically can't.''
But now to you, TV Watchers: What was your favorite Betty bite of the show? There were lots of other good moments — which had you doubling over in laughter? Is Ignacio really here to stay, and is Betty free from Willy's wrath? Are you buying the Alexis-Daniel lovefest? And rumor has it that a big character will die very soon — any interesting predictions?
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