Staff writer Danielle Bauman and co-executive producer K.J.
Steinberg offer insights into the big moves of “Both Things Can Be True.”
They shook their head.
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At least one of them seemed to wonder… what if?
DANIELLE BAUMAN:I’ve been dying to know more about Madison.
I was the most intrigued about what was going on behind all of her jokes and her humor.
We know she’s had an eating disorder, but we didn’t know really anything about her family.
STEINBERG:I concur.
The speech of the night came not from Jack but rather Miguel, as he defended Jack’s honor.
It seemed to at least somewhat resonate with Dave, who offered a dental floss solution.
That said, Rebecca’s parents are not at Jack and Rebecca’s City Hall wedding.
STEINBERG:I think it was a breakthrough moment.
I think it was meaningful.
How close are viewers to getting to see the actual indoor-carnival proposal?
BAUMAN:Well, if we told you that, what would be the fun in it?
We’ve seen various Pearsons have a fantasy moment with Jack.
Doesn’t Miguel deserve that?
Might we ever see a scene in which Miguel tries to have that awkward and fascinating conversation?
BAUMAN:Oh yeah it could be!
That might be something to look for in season 6.
I think he’s had that conversation in his head a whole bunch of times.
But I’d love to see more Miguel.
I’m with you there.
We know that Miguel married Rebecca 13 years after he died.
Previously, we learned that there was a period of estrangement before they reconnected on Facebook.
STEINBERG:We’re going to really explore the depth of that conflict in season 6.
STEINBERG:Having let Jack down has been something that has plagued Nicky since the ’70s.
And that it’s as much for himself in his current relationships as it is for his dead brother.
BAUMAN:I mean, who doesn’t love a couple of grumpy older men?
I certainly found them lovable.
And Miguel is always the person who has to explain himself.
Is he going to cow to him, or is he going to stand up for himself?"
yo tell us you have a deleted scene of Nicky crashing the mac-and-cheese wedding.
That’s a web series.
But then he goes to a bris and it’s gone too far!
How might his complicated thoughts on adoption evolve as a result of his interactions with this group?
There’s nobody better than Sterling to play those levels of conflict.
We’ve been waiting for Randall to have a similar heart-to-heart with Kevin.
Kevin now wants Randall to be his best man, but first wants to get past their conflict.
Kevin has matured a lot, but does hereallyknow what he’s walking into with this conversation?
STEINBERG:I have two words for you: “Stay tuned.”
We saw one mother-daughter relationship experience some repair, while another fractured a bit.
Will Mama C. prove to be the bridge to help reconnect Tess and Beth?
Are we possibly headed toward the fracture that seemingly has been hinted at?
STEINBERG:It remains to be seen.
And he chooses in that moment to bottle stuff up.
That’s going to have a ripple effect…
I’m not saying it’s irrevocable, but certainly consequential.
And it’s something he’s still working on.
Before the obvious question, let us ask: Where were Olivia and Sloan?
Or have they just not stumbled across an issue ofUS Weeklyyet?
I don’t know where they are.
Could they complicate things for Kevin?
After Sophie laughed, that last look on her face was a bit contemplative.
BAUMAN:Yeah, hold on.
Everything’s going to be okay.
But also, we’ve had a plan for Kevin for a long, long time.
So you’ll just have to watch.
STEINBERG:Let’s see how that plan plays out.
Is it fair to us to wonder if one or more will be back this season?
STEINBERG:Oh, it’s definitely fair to wonder.
BAUMAN:You’re free to wonder as much as you want.
STEINBERG:I would say it was quite intentional.
BAUMAN:“Hello, neighbor.”
STEINBERG:“Not how I thought this night would go.”
