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The clock is ticking and death is coming for Jack Pearson.
An ode to the crying men on ‘This Is Us.'
Isnt the show doing itself a disservice by building up to the event like this?
I came to this show to cry, not groan.
As Ishouted from the rooftops last week, I have turned a new leaf on BFF Miguel.
Now all I want to do is watch HGTV and drink apricot LaCroix with the dude.
Its a brave new world were living in, people!
Yet to follow suit: Kevin Pearson.
Kevin is out of rehab and hes going to stay at his moms place for a while.
This is great for two reasons.
And second, we finally get a glimpse inside Rebecca and Miguels life together.
Shouldnt we get to see Rebeccas life, post-Jack?
In our flashback to 1997, the entire Pearson clan heads to the mall.
Oh, Miguel, dream bigger, my sad friend.
The boys bring their pity party to the food court.
Even Randall joins in on the pouting.
Jack is an anti-wallower, so hes not thrilled with the turn the day took.
Does Kevin remember this time at the mall as he shades Miguel in a supermarket years later?
Kevin feels put-out that Miguel is tagging along on his and Rebeccas grocery-store run and confronts the guy.
Instead, when Miguel brings this up, Kevin reminds him that his dad was her husband.
It isstinging, even through a TV screen.
Kevin immediately regrets it, and later when he and Miguel are alone, apologizes.
But, he adds, he loves her now.
Miguel isnt going anywhere.
That apricot LaCroix is really doing wonders for Miguel.
Kevin knows he needs to have an honest conversation with his mother, too.
Hes noticed that every time he walks into a room, she pulls away from Miguel.
I miss her), this scene with Kevin is wonderful.
Again, she talks about how she didnt think happiness was an option after Jack died.
She says that her relationship with Miguel is quieter and older, but it is also a happy one.
Kevin and I are now very much onboard with this marriage.
If you think this change of heart toward Miguel is crazy, wait till you hear about Madison.
Yes, I think my wrists are getting fat Madison.
She sets up a private consultation at a custom dress boutique to make Kate feel comfortable.
During this surprisingly not terrible time together, Kate quickly realizes that Madison is binging and purging.
But when Kate tries to get Madison to open up, Madison gets defensive and runs off.
Later, Kate gets a panicked call from Madison who purged again and fainted in her bathroom.
She has no one else to call.
As Madison opens up to Kate about her bulimia, were back at the mall in 1997.
Have we talked about Chrissy Metzs comedic skills?
Because the face she makes after Madison blows up this tender moment isperfect.
She lashes out (poor Bec!
She was so excited to be shopping with her daughter!)
Hopefully he does it before that pesky smoke detector ruins all of our lives.
Time is running out, Jack!
It ends up being about Billie Holiday, whose mural he could see from his window.
Will this venture turn into Big Three Homes?
You guys, we all know that eventually the Big Three will turn their dads dream into a reality.
I already have a special box of tissues ready for when that day comes.
Can you even imagine?
Whats up with Beth these days?
One more Therapist Barb quip for the road: I can call you Babs, right?
Oh my God, should we host a podcast?
