An Unforgettable Episode! 7th Heaven is going out with
a bang- Camden, old feel style!
10
"Perfect"
The Promos may be saying the new episode, the finale is unforgettable. But I believe this episode is truly unforgettable! Eric wakes up with a good feeling about his heart, and rushes to the hospital, Annie in tow, and the entire family soon to follow. I love how everyone in this episode, gathered at the hospital, awaiting the news, has this old days feel to it. Stephen Collins gave his best performance to date, I believe, turning the words in his mind into something deeper, making them Eric Camden and real, meaningful. This was evident right at the get-go, in the teaser, in scene with Beverley Mitchell, talking about how he believes his body has shifted. Then switches gears naturally to comedy- "skipping in the church" "high on life", "if I had anything to drink, why do people keep asking me that", "I don't think Annie is leaving me". The old days feel continues-Annie pacing, hehe! Then she asks, Kevin if Lucy is pregnant or not, and he replies.. "No..I am trying my best". Funny! Beverley Mitchell also, delivers, and can totally act on Stephen's level..any scene where they are together-feels like magic. The Martin and Ruthie scene at the hospital, as he tells her how he feels about her, feels so comfortable, its like this is where they are suppose to be. Only, I guess we won't know what Ruthie will decide until the next episode-the cliffhanger leaves me definitely wanting more. I so want them together!
The twins are becoming Camdens! Left behind at the Camden, and Kinkirk household, they take it upon themselves to order pizza-wow! they are becoming little men! At least they got dialogue that doesn't have them both talking at the same time-its good to see they can carry a conversation with each other that doesn't seem flat, but rather very interesting.
In the end, they all end up at the hospital, and then Eric goes to the church,(great to see the church, haven't seen it for quite a while) where apparently the congregation awaits the news. Stephen continues to dazzle, with a not too long of a speech, that doesn't seem like one at all, but rather they are sweet,wise and insightful words, that inspire me to look at myself differently, and really be thankful for what I've got. In the final scene, there is even more good news, Lucy and Kevin give their announcement, one that is particularily memorable, considering the year they have been through. Lucy is pregnant!
Well written and acted! Sweet, funny, tender and emotional in bits! Spiritual in its little lesson, that nothing is impossible! The incorporation of "You are my sunshine" song is right on the money,and so beautiful, and just so darn pleasant, and fits the episode perfectly. Only thing is, everytime the cast sings it, I break into tears...it is so sad and happy all at the same time- the song is laced into invisible threads throughout the episode. Making any silly or serious moment, precious! Great work!
Thanks for a great run, cast and crew!