On this week's Two and a Half Men, Charlie deals with his breakup from Chelsea in the typical fashion — by peeing in a fichus and marrying a bimbo.
At first, Charlie and Chelsea seem to be handling their parting in a mature and restrained manner. No tears or groveling. But then Charlie sinks into a great depression, staying in his bedroom for days (and avoiding the bathroom because it reminds him of Chelsea and how she would tinkle like a princess in there — hence, the fichus), breaking down when talking to Judith about the split, and finally heading to church. It's there that Charlie asks God to help him through in any way He can. Enter Betsy.
Betsy appears to be everything Chelsea isn't. She's not controlling or serious. She doesn't seem to have a care in the world or a brain in her head for that matter. And she's also Charlie's new wife, having married her on a 3-day drunken binge in Vegas. Charlie swears that they are soul mates and that fate brought them together. Truth be told, it was more likely alcohol and horniness. Alan tries to talk some sense into Charlie, but it only clicks with him when he hears Betsy explain to Jake the similarities between women and antique cars (lots of maintenance and once a month you have to put down an oil pan). Perhaps the visual is just too much for poor Charlie....
I think this episode was a little bit of a tease. At one point, Alan suggests Charlie visit his shrink and I was certain that the lovely doctor would make an appearance. No such luck. I wonder, for those who are Team Chelsea, if you thought there was a chance for reconciliation. I wonder if the rest of the season will be him trying to win Chelsea back. I think as long as she and Charlie find a middle ground there could be forgiveness coming. And I wonder if Chelsea's dad and his boyfriend will ever decide on the decorating. What are you thinking about? Weigh in!!
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