I didn't have high hopes for this episode. I'm not really a pet person and have always struggled to understand the bonds that television characters seem to have with their pets, particularly dogs. But, though I don't actually see myself paying thousands for a cat's operation, I completely comprehended how David and Bryan were feeling as they juggled the needs of Harvey Milkbone (such a funny name, by the way!) and Goldie. Regardless, I'm really starting to wonder what is going to keep this series going after Goldie has the baby... the "family unit" is a bit strained as it is, and the disappearance and reappearance of Clay and Jane is sporadic. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be a long-running show? I don't want to jinx it, as I really do like it, but how's it all going to work...?
The New Normal "Dog Children" (S01E16): David and Bryan got a puppy nine months ago that has gotten sick. [how much have we heard about this dog in past episodes? I can only think of one where a dog was even mentioned!] They take it to the vet, who says it could be serious. David immediately agrees to surgery (the situation could quickly take a turn for the worst), but Bryan wants to try medication first. David freaks out when the medicine is ten minutes late, but, fortunately, it works. [I completely see David being like that about a baby, too!] David is worried that he jumped to surgery too quickly, but soon after the medicine was working the dog passed away, hit by a car when he was being walked. [one of those freak things! or just an easy way to write off the pooch...] Bryan goes to talk to his priest, who helps him realize how many people are in his life.
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