Episode 5: One Coin In A Fountain

Original Air Date: 10/23/11


Okay, so, up until now, I've been wondering what Laura did with her engagement ring. My question was answered when this episode started out with her trying to get it back, only to find that it had been sold. Her pleading falls on the deaf ears of the pawn broker.


So, our gals are on their way to London! The first thing I notice is that there is tension between Laura and Ted. My mind starts turning from the start. What could he have possibly done that was so horrible that Laura doesn't even want to speak to him? Is he going to have to go to my "Character Hell", a place where former favorites do unforgivable things and get shoved to the bottom of my list? I guess I'll just have to see how it plays out!


I'm going to say it right now. I did not like Ginny from the moment she set foot into the cockpit. Kate doesn't seem to care much for her either! The chatty woman is looking for Jujubes (hm...seems to be Ted's favorite too!) and takes an immediate liking to Dean. Ted makes a great, personal sacrifice and gives Dean a box from his Jujube stash to give to the flirtatious passenger.


Wow, Maggie has managed to find another gorgeous, hunk of man! Niko Lonza. Who, turns out to be part of Kate's next assignment! Mr. Anderson lets Kate know that she needs to make sure Niko is "uninterested" in Maggie so that he will invite Kate to a casino in Monte Carlo instead. Apparently, a friend of Niko's is dating a Russian spy and Kate needs to get her fingerprints! How will this pan out? I'm certain Maggie will not give up so easily!


Later at a club, Kate uses her skills playing pool against Niko. She definitely impresses him, but Maggie does NOT seem impressed! On the flight later, Maggie makes sure that Kate doesn't have any time with Niko!


Ginny is also on the flight, and as it turns out, her and Dean had quite the time in London. As it ALSO turns out, she is the mistress of a PanAm exec! Did I mention I didn't like her? Turns out, her connections don't deter Dean as they continue their fun in Monte Carlo and ALMOST get caught when Dean loses his hotel key! 


So what's going on between Laura and Ted? She seems so angry! We're taken to a few days ago, when Ted finds out that Laura is headed to Harlem. He goes along to help her out and learns all about her sprint from the altar! Anyway, the make it to the pawn shop, where Laura tries to barter for her ring back. She wants to make things right between her and Greg so they can move on. Ted feels like the man is trying to take advantage of her and interferes with the deal that was about to be made. Ted and a VERY angry Laura leave the shop where she beats him with a record and tells him, it wasn't about the money, it was about making things right. She takes off for a taxi leaving Ted all by himself.

Back to Kate and Maggie. The two strike a deal, giving Kate the pleasure of two and a half weeks of made to order eggs in first class. But Kate is free to go after Niko! (Even though, as we find out, Maggie never had a date with him to begin with!) Kate, decked out in a gorgeous dress, once again catches Niko's attention and he invites her to the casino. It isn't long before his friend and his date join them. When Kate notices the woman is wearing gloves, she has to think fast and when they are getting drinks, she is sure to get red wine. Which turns out to spill right on the woman's gloves! Kate manages to get the woman to grab a glass with her bare hands, slips the evidence into her purse and continues to enjoy the rest of her night with Niko.

Laura is still upset about losing out on the ring. Making a wish in a fountain, she is approached by Ted, who FINALLY makes her stop and talk to him. It turns out, that while she was avoiding him, he had the ring the whole time! When she asks how he managed to get the ring, she discovers he traded his Rolex with the musician for the ring. This was one of my "awe" moments! What kind of a guy trades his ROLEX for a girl? I really hope this means there will be more of these two. :)


We arrive back in New York, Richard is waiting for Kate and seems impressed with her accomplishment! She leaves him to go to Niko who is at a hot dog vendor. Uh oh. Isn't that taking your work home with you Kate? I wonder what Richard would think about that?

I was a bit disappointed that Dean would go after Ginny, who is obviously skanky! Colette looked a little jealous when she saw our illustrious Captain flirting with the woman. From the previews, it looks as if Ginny is going to be with us a little longer. I hope it isn't to long!