Episode 4: Eastern Exposure

Original Air Date: 10/19/11


This is another one of my top episodes. It's very Ted-centric and he is really starting to become one of my favorite characters. It's funny, at first I wasn't sure if I'd like him and now he's climbing that ladder into my tops!


So, here, we see poor Kate trying to get her sister to hurry up. While yelling up to Laura, who is still at the apartment, Kate is approached by Richard (who I can't see as anyone else but Chase from Army Wives LOL) and as Kate tries to explain what happened, he reminds her that she needs to follow orders and if they can't rely on her, she is useless to them. He gives her another assignment to meet a contact in Rangoon, causing a quick thinking Kate to let Laura know to bring her swimsuit instead of her mittens. 


We next see our girls lounging about by the pool, when they catch the attention of some Navy pilots! (Needless to say, this gal was enjoying the eye candy!) Of course, Ted jumps in to make sure these military guys leave his ladies alone! Then we find out, Ted was a Navy test pilot. (Oh, wow. Does he sure earn some points here! Shallow of me? Yes. But test pilots have guts and that's sexy!) After a flashback, we realize that Ted was in a crash that threatened his military career. Ted states the plane had a mechanical malfunction, the board states they needed to look into it more. 


Kate's assignment takes an odd turn when she spies her contact, who gives her a camera and some instructions. After telling Laura she would go sightseeing with her when she returned, she takes off for Jakarta. Laura decides it's a good time to get some R&R, but meets with some of the local wildlife! Maggie quickly comes to the rescue only to be met by a snake in the bathroom. The girls decide it's a good idea to just get out of there!


Kate is stuck waiting for a message from Richard so she can drop off the camera. The guy working at the office is just a piece of work. After waiting for what seems like a better part of the day, she gets her message and then returns to the hotel room for the camera. Once there, she notices that Laura is missing, the room is in shambles and her camera is gone!

Laura and Maggie seem to just be having the time of their lives. I really think these gals are going to be close friends for a long time!


There is a lot of tension between Ted and Dean in this episode. Ted is trying to figure out how Dean jumped the line. Honestly, I wasn't really all too pleased with Dean in this episode. He was exceptionally douchey through the whole trip.



For most of this episode, Ted is trying to fix what seems to be the only television in Jakarta. This is where it gets really fun for me. He's watch the Mercury launch. For most of my high school life and a good part of my adult life, I wanted to be an astronaut. Too bad the eye doctor squashed that plan! 


So you can imagine, that my heart dropped with Ted's next flashback. His father is trying to get him to accept the Navy's offer of an honorable discharge, while telling him that Ted was right, there was a mechanical error. However, because he does not want to risk losing his contracts, he refuses to tell the Navy. Ted knows that if he's out of the Navy, he will have missed his last shot, but his father simply tells him that it's over. My heart really did break for him. It really sucks to want something so bad, only to realize you will never get it.

When Laura finally returns, Kate frantically asks if she's got the camera. When Laura says yes, Kate takes it and runs to make her drop, only to find that the doors are locked. A man approaches her, grabs the camera and scolds, "you're late". Kate returns to the hotel and lays into Laura, telling her to "grow up". The two have a fight, causing Laura to run out. Bunny slippers and all!


This has got to be one of my favorite Laura/Ted moments so far. Laura comes down to where Ted is watching the launch. After a struggle with the antenna, Laura agrees to hold it in place for him. There are a couple glances, almost as if the two are seeing each other in a whole new light. So, yes, I'm pretty obsessed with this pairing...if you couldn't tell!

Tensions are high on the flight to Hong Kong. Laura and Kate are obviously still angry with each other and Ted and Dean have an issue over a less than stellar landing. Once everyone is off the plane, Ted and Dean get into a heated argument which leaves our pilot with a nice shiner!

Things are semi-wrapped up when they return to New York. Ted sort of apologizes for the shiner and Dean lets him in on the secret of how he jumped the line. 


Kate gets a lecture from Richard for being late and explains that it took forever to get his message. He hands her some pictures that Laura had taken of her and Maggie's night out. Richard tells Kate that they are going to have her sister reassigned, but after seeing a photo Laura had taken of her, she tells him no. Before going home, Kate stops to buy a camera for Laura. When she returns home though, Laura is gone.

So where did Laura go? Maggie opens the door to her apartment and we see that Laura is now going to be staying with her. 


Again, one of my personal favorites! I'm left wondering, is the hatchet truly buried between Ted and Dean, or will it sprout up again later? Truly, Ted believes that he belongs in that seat. What does Kate think of Laura moving in with Maggie? Will that last? So far, Laura and Maggie seem to have bonded rather well. I think the two are in for tons of fun in future episodes!


And what of Laura and Ted? I still think they are the most adorable pairing to date. :)