“Parenthood” 1.11 ‘Solace’ Discussion

Parenthood 1.11 “Solace”
Air Date: May 11, 2010
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In this episode, we open to a scene very like that when Rory & Dean wake up at Miss Patty’s on Gilmore Girls… except with Amber & Steve, there was a “put your clothes on” moment. And a moment where Amber realizes she a) likes Steve and b) oops, he’s Haddie’s boyfriend.

Discussion:

• I love that Sarah can’t cook! The "real done one or not done one" pancakes are at least an attempt at cooking, however!
• Why does Julia think that Zeek & Camille "only" have financial issues in their marriage?
• Why does Sarah betray Camille’s confidence about the affair? And why does she tell Adam? (He does seem to be the ‘rock’ in the family, perhaps!)
• By threatening to torch the attic contents – the "family history" – is Camille trying to put her mistakes behind her? Or move past her husband? or…. ?
• Why isn’t Zeek more understanding about Max?
• Are you surprised that Crosby would be considering such a big "move"? Do you see Crosby as a family man?
• Why didn’t Camille have her own life? Did she forget about herself – is that part of the issue?
• Does Timm make Joel feel inferior? And / or does he want to be the “knight” to rescue the family?
• Zeek really seemed impressed to see Camille dressed up. It’s so sad that they’ve pretty much forgotten each other. :(
• Do you think Camille was flirting before the “split”? Are you surprised she’d do it in front of Sarah?
• Arg, I like Zeek a lot less after this episode. Particularly since he wants to blame Camille for his affair! He seems to have major issues actually opening up about anything to his wife
• Was it the right thing to do, for Amber to tell the truth to Haddie?
• Did Camille forget she was married, in her anger?
• Do you think Haddie wanted to get back together with Steve?
• Do you think seeing Adam parenting Max made Zeek see how he never tried as hard at being a family man?