Post by lbookie on Jul 16, 2013 19:28:03 GMT -6
Everyone knows that I've had my problems with Winona. She and Raylan love each other but that love has been dysfunctional. He forgives her for just about everything, but she drives a harder bargain. I can remember only two occasions when Raylan talked back to her: the scene in the motel room (season 2, I think) when they were arguing. She had been being really snarky to him, but when he came back at her with a crack about knowing a really good realtor, she couldn't take it. He said they could discuss it, but it would not be pretty. He also was quite upset when she took the money. (But he bailed her out anyway.)
Recently,we have seen a kinder and gentler Winona. She has backed him up. (Getting rid of the gun that killed Gary. Standing up to the thugs who held her hostage.) I agree that the baby is going to be the defining factor. I really would like to see them walk off into the sunset at some point and I think becoming a father will cause Raylan to examine his life in a way that nothing else has ever done. My problem with Winona was that she WANTED Raylan, but she never really respected him. That hurt me. He has always loved her and has rarely criticized her. She has loved him and has constantly criticized him because he has not been what she wanted him to be. I have been encouraged by their recent 'rapprochement.' She has seemed to accept that his job sometimes interferes with his life with her ( missed doctor appointments, etc.) And when push came to shove and her life was threatened because of his job, she picked up a gun and helped him.
In other words, they are taking baby steps (no pun intended,) to working things out. Let's face it. They HAVE to. They're having a baby. When they parted, with her going to a far away place, it was a tender, loving parting. There were no recriminations this time. It's a start.
Very good observations.