“Contract” isn’tallabout fathers, but it accounts for half of the episode’s storylines this week.
Then he collapses, helpless.
It’s kidney failure, and now he needs a transplant.
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Laying in a hospital bed, his swagger is gone.
He’s frail, terrified, and begging his son to help him get on the transplant list.
It’s a sign that this whole father-son stuff is incredibly complicated.
Within the relationship is a collision of protection, love, power, and vulnerability.
It all swirls around and collides, leading to a confusing array of emotions.
I mean, Axedidprofit off of 9/11, so I don’t think the assessment is far off.
But the plot details of that story aren’t really that important.
He buys Savian’s home and sets them up with a new place, debt free.
Is this an act born out of the goodness of his heart?
But there’s also, finally, some new territory for Taylor.
They’ve begun their impact fund with Wendy and now it’s time to hammer out the details.
It’s a tough call.
Wendy is valuable, but not everyone trusts her.
Wendy, for her part, sees her value and is asking for nothing less.
