Yeah, I really *am* liking the episode more and more, the more I think about it! I think I'm realizing that part of the problem, too, is on a very deep emotional level I've kind of "written off" Carson -- he's almost an OC to me at this point, so I kinda had to get back in touch with the part of me that used to really like him and enjoy his interactions with Rodney and everybody. And now I think I need to go watch some of the scenes again, being a little more alert for emotional nuance. And maybe write a tag where Rodney gets a little love, because ... OH RODNEY.