Episode Report Card Keckler: A | Grade It Now! YOU GRADE IT Crazy Like A Phlox
By Keckler | Season 2 | Episode 21 | Aired on 04.22.2003
I hate that friggin' Coors Wingman commercial. It implies that if two women are together and one meets a guy, the other chick can't take care of herself and needs to be "handled" by the loser friend. Suck me, Coors. Going down and coming out? Your beer is pretty much the same.
Sick Bay. Phlox tells Quantum that all went well with the procedure, and that Denotbulan will be coming out of anesthesia in a bit. "I'm glad you didn't defy my order. I wasn't looking forward to throwing you in irons," Quantum says. He delivers that with a totally straight face -- no hint of amusement -- so I'm thinking they actually want us to believe he was serious? More so because Phlox very seriously says, "Nor was I." It really bothers me that Quantum would have actually taken it that far. Plus, it wasn't a matter of defying your orders; it was a matter of Phlox's struggle with his conscience, so I'd really like it if you would take your big head and double bag it. Quantum asks how Phlox convinced Denotbulan, but Phlox cites doctor-patient confidentiality. Face. Quantum actually looks irritated, and Phlox says, "You could always order me to tell you." Hee. Stupid Quantum and his stupid orders.
Quantum walks Denotbulan through the hallways and tells him that Phlox wanted to see him off, but he's busy treating May-Mitoizumi. Denotbulan is not bothered by this, and comments that he and Phlox spent more than enough time together. Before cracking open the airlock, Quantum breaks it to Denotbulan that he will be taking a transport vessel with a few other Denobulans, and hopes it isn't a problem. Denotbulan wants to know if the Geobulans have been informed that he will be aboard. Quantum says that he had a talk with them. "And what was their response?" Denotbulan asks. "They're willing, if you are," Quantum says importantly. Denotbulan leaves, narrowly avoiding The Anvil of It May Only Be A Transport Vessel But It Really Means So Much More.
Mood-lit Sick Bay. Phlox starts a recorded message to his son, Mettus, apologizing for not writing in a long time and acknowledging that he might not hear back from him. "However, something has happened that compels me to try to reach you again. I have had an experience that opens many old wounds. As painful as it's been, it's also changed something in me. I hope, if you're willing to listen, it might begin to change something in you." Aw, Phlox, I can't get enough of you.
Next week: Alien orgies and Phlox porn.