Comment by gryfft
1 day ago
It's admittedly been years since I saw it; I don't remember the entire mitigating bit about covering for his wife, but a lot went on in that series finale and I've had covid a few times since.
I like your read on their dynamic as foils to each other; I'll have to give it another watch with your read in mind.
It's very explicitly explained in the finale.
Alas, my think-meat is fallible and forgetful. I shall have to refresh myself and give it another watch.