So I’m torn. I can’t say I *loved* the Everwood season finale but I didn’t hate it either…

Madison. Why did they have to bring her back? I thought we were rid of her! And for a pregnancy storyline?!? *bangs head* UGH. All the relationships on this show are headed for a kick in the pants once this secret is revealed (and you know it will be). So I guess the storyline isn’t a waste. Doesn’t mean I have to like the way the tension was brought about. And I am *so* disappointed in how Dr. Brown chose to handle Madison’s news. Ephram is going to be extremely upset once he finds out. I’m cringing just thinking about the potential of another season of tension at the Brown house. As for Madison, I found myself feeling incredibly sorry for her. I mean, who wants to be pregnant *and* alone? She may have everything she wants but she doesn’t have what she needs — support.

Harold/Andy. It’ll be fun watching their “equal partnership” unfold next season. The banter! The Harold eye rolls! Hee.

Andy: “Does that mean I don’t get to make my ‘you look down on your lox’ joke?” BWAH.
Andy: “The offer is good until you say yes.” (DOCTOR LOVE!)

Where is Nina? And Laynie, for that matter? Have she and Amy even made up yet? Humph.

Ephram/Bright. They hugged! Aww. 😀 But Bright said “soulmate (a word that is forever scarred by Dawson’s Creek)!” Bad Bright, no cookie.
Ephram: “You’re the only guy that can call me dude without a hint of irony.”

Ephram and Amy. I have to admit that I’m a little upset that Amy asked Ephram to stay in Everwood for her. I thought I was more of a romantic but while watching the episode, I was really hoping that Ephram would stick to his decision and not let Amy persuade him to give up the summer program. Plus, Ephram has made so many sacrifices for her that it seems only fair that Amy be the one to make the “grand gesture.” My heart leaped when I saw her waiting for Ephram on the plane. Aww. They looked so happy and smile-y. Now *this* is the E/A I’ve always wanted to see — finally getting the timing right and making a decision to be together. *sigh* I hope they have an amazing few weeks in NY.

Dr. Brown’s dreams. I loved the way the closing and ending dreams tied the episode back to the pilot, when the dynamic of the Brown family was turned on its head. It pained me to see Andy’s realization that had Julia not died, nothing would have changed — as much as he would like to think it would have. It’s horrible that it really had to take a tragedy to pull him out of his self-absorbed ways. “It scares me to think what it would take to wake you up.” So, so sad.

It’s going to be a loooong summer.