Emotions & Tensions: Parenthood: "How Did We Get Here?

There are sometimes words that are never enough to describe tonight's episode of Parenthood. But for me the only two words that fit best would be emotion and tension.

The story began minutes after Camille called 911. We see Zeek being taken in the ambulance and heading to the ER.

In one of the most emotional first openings I've ever seen on television, with seeing Zeek being taken in, Adam and Kristina looking at each other, Crosby in a hurry looking for keys, Sarah leaving and Julie and Joel sleeping made it one of the best director shots I've seen.
You would be crazy not to get at least teary eye from that.

The Braverman gather up trying to get information and helping Camille calm down. The wait. Began for them. In the meantime, Adam and Crosby got word that the luncheonette has been broken in and later been robbed of everything.

Meanwhile Sarah was supposed to give Amber her baby shower that day but it was taken care of as Sarah, Julia, Kristina, Jasmine and Camille gave her one in the ER, probably the best place right? One of the best scene was when all five gave Amber advice of motherhood that they came together and put it in a book, a tradition in the family.

The one character in this episode that grab attention would be Hank, who is trying his best to be supportive to Sarah and her family. And that led to a proposal outside the ER. Sarah never did gave an answer to him.

But the center of the episode belongs to Zeek's health. His health isn't in a good state. The doctor has given him two options one surgery and the other is to wait. Zeek want him and Camille to make the decision without the kids involved.

I can't say how many times tears were being shed but I admitted that I cried at times. This episode is probably the definition of what Parenthood is and now that we have only three episodes left there's plenty of more tears coming.

This episode should be a hit for the Emmys for writing, directing and supportive role for Bonnie Bedelia.

Next week's episode will deal with Adam and Crosby on the future of the Luncheonette. Will Sarah accept Hank's proposal? And what will Zeek and Camille decide?


You can catch the final three episodes of Parenthood Thursday nights at 10/9c on NBC.

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