Sorry...that was actually a joke. I think I understand completely why Wilson staggered away. I'm sure he'll be reliving those terrible moments over and over again for ages. And for House it was a big fun thrill. And Wilson knows that, for both of them. Hope this is coherent.
Actually, he told Nolan that no matter what he says, Wilson will never leave. I thought it was interesting that Egan and Foster chose the word "say" instead of "do."
Wilson and Cuddy have always been House's parents, which really makes this season's relationship, and Cuddy's expectations for adult behavior, that much squickier.
Personally, I've always cast Cuddy more in the boss-role than as House's mom, but I'm still uncomfortable with the whole date-your-employer/employee thing. I know TPTB have shown Mom!Cuddy and Daddy!Wilson on occasion, but I just don't think that's a hard-and-fast slot for her the way it is for Wilson. :-)
Speculating here. Please feel free to set me straight.
I'm not convinced Wilson thought House was committing suicide, as in "splat on the ground." He was more upset at the foolhardy stunt that was potentially dangerous. He saw the pool as did the onlookers. The viewers didn't, due to those crafty camera angles. That's why he walked away looking... drained, disgusted, exasperated? I have to watch it again.
Or maybe Wilson wasn't sure of what House was up to? Perhaps he suspected House might intentionally miss the pool?
Maybe it was kind of like 97 Seconds? He didn't care if he lived or died. I agree in that I don't think Wilson necessarily thought he was trying to kill himself. But no matter how you look at it, it was a risky stunt.
I agree with you. House is back to his tempting the forces of nature mentality. he doesn't feel he has anything left to live for, really, so he's going to get more and more reckless, trying to cheat death but not caring if death wins or not. Eventually something very bad is going to happen to him. That's the pattern of this show and if you ask me it's getting very tired already. That's the problem with TPTB. Their not very creative or imaginative as far as arcs are concerned.
Wilson may not leave voluntarily, but something may happen to him as a result of House's behavior that will take him out of House's life at least temporarily. I'm thinking something along the line of a nervous breakdown or getting physically injured--severely--as a result of trying to help House or save him. After all, in season four Amber went to get House instead of Wilson and ended up in the bus crash as a result. I'm not saying that it was House's fault that she died, but then again she wouldn't have been on that bus if not for House's self-destructive behavior. Maybe Wilson will actually be there for the next 'bus crash' and that will do something to House (positive or negative I don't know).
I'm not sure whether he saw the pool or not. But suicide by recklessness and suicide by deliberate action would both be terrifying to Wilson, wouldn't they? Because (although legal laws don't work the same way in House-land, so I guess laws of physics may not either), one would think that a fall from that height into a public pool, not one designed for diving, would result in a person breaking his goddamned neck.
... one would think that a fall from that height into a public pool, not one designed for diving, would result in a person breaking his goddamned neck.
This. One might even say, "The fall alone will kill you," which, interestingly enough, would be a direct callback to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Ha.
The bartender in this episode made a direct callback to the song in "Bombshells" -- he said something "Forget all your troubles," which is a line from "C'mon, Get Happy."
...although legal laws don't work the same way in House-land, so I guess laws of physics may not either --Actually, this saddens me. Sometimes the show veers on becoming a graphic novel. I think that's one of the reasons I love House and Wilson's scenes so much. They might be screwed up, but their emotions exude authenticity.
Wilson has a right to be scared for House, even if it is just for the state of his mind.
Cuddy not kicking Tritter out of the hospital was the point where I had to throw up my hands and say, "They're not even trying to make this the real world."
And yet House and Wilson's relationship seems like the most natural thing ever. Amazing work by Messrs Laurie and Leonard.
Good point. It was a stupid thing to do, done by someone high and drunk not really caring if he lived or died. That would be terrifying because someone like that is so unpredictable that there's no anticipating danger and trying to prevent it from happening. If I were Wilson I'd be jumping with every phone call or knock/ ringing doorbell wondering if this was the call from the police or the hospital or even the morgue. Wilson is a processor so that means he would be replaying every worry and concern over and over again.
And when Wilson tried not to worry earlier in the episode ("It's understandable") House tightened the screws ("You're trying to convince yourself you're over-reacting" -- thereby implying to Wilson that Wilson wasn't over-reacting).
How did Cuddy put it? When you love someone, you take on their pain. We've seen that when things hit a crisis point, House will do that for Wilson (although he won't for Cuddy). But on a day-to-day basis it's Wilson taking House's pain, and House laughing at him/mocking him/punishing him for doing so.
House's need to be right, his need to have the world be as he deigns it, is so exhausting.
Fun stuff first: House bought Wilson a breakfast and a massage. That was awesome.
Then, Wilson was worried about House (who was partying to celebrate not having a girlfriend any more), tried to get House to talk about it, tried to get Cuddy to talk to House, almost cried, then worried more, until he went to the hotel where House was staying (because where else are you going to party like a rock star?) and saw House standing on the rail of the balcony to his fifth story (I think) hotel room.
Then House jumped.
And yelled "cannonball" as he plunged into the hotel's pool. Then House partied with the young adults who jumped into the pool with him, implying a giant "Fuck you for caring, Wilson" with the way he looked at Wilson and what he said.
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Date: 2011-03-15 02:17 am (UTC)My only regret is that Wilson didn't jump in the pool.
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Date: 2011-03-15 02:28 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2011-03-15 02:43 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-03-15 02:39 am (UTC)At least, that's what he told Nolan.
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Date: 2011-03-15 02:48 am (UTC)Wilson is so House's parent.
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Date: 2011-03-15 02:51 am (UTC)Yep, he's House's parent, which sort of puts the lie to his statement seasons ago that he's got no kids. *g*
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Date: 2011-03-15 02:53 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-03-15 02:58 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2011-03-16 01:23 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-03-15 03:03 am (UTC)Personally, I've always cast Cuddy more in the boss-role than as House's mom, but I'm still uncomfortable with the whole date-your-employer/employee thing. I know TPTB have shown Mom!Cuddy and Daddy!Wilson on occasion, but I just don't think that's a hard-and-fast slot for her the way it is for Wilson. :-)
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Date: 2011-03-15 03:12 am (UTC)I'm not convinced Wilson thought House was committing suicide, as in "splat on the ground." He was more upset at the foolhardy stunt that was potentially dangerous. He saw the pool as did the onlookers. The viewers didn't, due to those crafty camera angles. That's why he walked away looking... drained, disgusted, exasperated? I have to watch it again.
Or maybe Wilson wasn't sure of what House was up to? Perhaps he suspected House might intentionally miss the pool?
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Date: 2011-03-15 03:45 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-03-15 03:58 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-03-15 05:17 am (UTC)Wilson may not leave voluntarily, but something may happen to him as a result of House's behavior that will take him out of House's life at least temporarily. I'm thinking something along the line of a nervous breakdown or getting physically injured--severely--as a result of trying to help House or save him. After all, in season four Amber went to get House instead of Wilson and ended up in the bus crash as a result. I'm not saying that it was House's fault that she died, but then again she wouldn't have been on that bus if not for House's self-destructive behavior. Maybe Wilson will actually be there for the next 'bus crash' and that will do something to House (positive or negative I don't know).
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Date: 2011-04-16 02:04 pm (UTC)I hadn't read this comment but apparently I had the same idea.
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Date: 2011-03-15 03:48 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-03-15 03:58 am (UTC)This. One might even say, "The fall alone will kill you," which, interestingly enough, would be a direct callback to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Ha.
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Date: 2011-03-15 04:07 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-03-15 04:16 am (UTC)The bartender in this episode made a direct callback to the song in "Bombshells" -- he said something "Forget all your troubles," which is a line from "C'mon, Get Happy."
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Date: 2011-03-15 04:31 am (UTC)Now you're making me paranoid.
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Date: 2011-03-15 04:05 am (UTC)--Actually, this saddens me. Sometimes the show veers on becoming a graphic novel. I think that's one of the reasons I love House and Wilson's scenes so much. They might be screwed up, but their emotions exude authenticity.
Wilson has a right to be scared for House, even if it is just for the state of his mind.
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Date: 2011-03-15 11:53 am (UTC)And yet House and Wilson's relationship seems like the most natural thing ever. Amazing work by Messrs Laurie and Leonard.
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Date: 2011-03-15 05:21 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-03-15 11:51 am (UTC)How did Cuddy put it? When you love someone, you take on their pain. We've seen that when things hit a crisis point, House will do that for Wilson (although he won't for Cuddy). But on a day-to-day basis it's Wilson taking House's pain, and House laughing at him/mocking him/punishing him for doing so.
House's need to be right, his need to have the world be as he deigns it, is so exhausting.
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Date: 2011-03-15 11:21 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-03-15 11:44 am (UTC)Then, Wilson was worried about House (who was partying to celebrate not having a girlfriend any more), tried to get House to talk about it, tried to get Cuddy to talk to House, almost cried, then worried more, until he went to the hotel where House was staying (because where else are you going to party like a rock star?) and saw House standing on the rail of the balcony to his fifth story (I think) hotel room.
Then House jumped.
And yelled "cannonball" as he plunged into the hotel's pool. Then House partied with the young adults who jumped into the pool with him, implying a giant "Fuck you for caring, Wilson" with the way he looked at Wilson and what he said.
Wilson left.
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Date: 2011-03-15 12:37 pm (UTC)Thanks
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Date: 2011-03-15 08:10 pm (UTC)