But more than that, it was a comment on Bettys whole existence.
For too long, Betty has played it safe.
And its the season finale, so what a great time to shake things up and shake things off?
Credit: Bob D’Amico
(Im looking at you, Henry.)
(All I have to say to Henry Grubstick, yet again, isHow dare you?)
The answer: Natch!
(Sorry, I couldnt resist!)
butUgly Bettyis notUgly Bettywithout New York City.
(Especially after the producers announced the production is moving fromL.A.
to New York Citynext year to earn tax credits and have a tad more authentic look.)
The city is a character as well!
Betty cant exist anywhere else.
(Okay, maybe in Mexico, but just for a bit.)
Objectively speaking, isnt the Gio-Betty romance truly better than Henry-Betty anyway?
When Henry appeared at her doorstep in Queens to propose, I started getting hives.
Yeah, hes always had a nervousness about him, but its spiraled to inordinate levels lately.
I guess having a baby will do that to you.
Whats the upside for her?
Besides getting the now nervous Nelly known as Henry, nothing really.
the publishing world is based in New York, and shes already writing for magazines.
Well, sort of.
Sorry for devolving into Henry hatred (hes really not worth the ink…er, the bandwidth).
Lets get back to Gio and Betty.
In one scene this week, they were practicing softball in the park.
Awwwww say yes tohim, Betty!
Gio asked Betty to go to Rome with him, which is obviously a huge deal.
NEXT: Hilda gets kissed
The couples only off moment was at the beginning of the episode.
But he was acting like they were together.
Yes, she was there.
Yes, she was fine in what amounted to a nod to her movieMean Girls.
Yes, shes a huge celebrity who shined some much-needed light on this ratings-starved show.
But what else is there to say?
Another guest star who it looks like well see more of: Eddie Cibrian.
And thats fine by me!
The scene when Tony brought Hilda the cafeteria food tater tots and Jell-O with fruit was just too sweet.
And Im happy because we havent seen Hilda this smitten in a long time since Santos died, probably.
Although my suspicions about what was really up with Tony were spot-on: The guys still married!
Of course things couldnt be perfect that doesnt make for good TV.
And how hot was that kiss between them?
She took a chance a jump if you will.
The producers were really obsessed with that theme this week.
Another theme as of late: upheaval atMode!
Quicker than a sex change, Alexis installed Willy as editor in chief ofModeand kicked Daniel to the curb.
Claire was not pleased about the change, but oddly, she only showed her disapproval with withering glances.
Why didnt she say anything?
And just how long will it be before Willy takes over Meade Publications entirely?
All of this played out against theModevs.Ellesoftball game.
But I wasnt so into it, really.
But honestly, what was the point?
Id like to see guest stars like Campbell actually advance the plot.
Betty White I loved, but that was because she had a meaty role.
The only athletic event of the fashion season!
Last nights softball game started with a Play ball, bitches!
Last week, before walking intoModewith Marc, Willy said, Lets do this, bitch!
When Mr. Siriano arrived in the offices, he told everyone, Worship me, bitches!
Britney, what did you start?
And why is this continuing onUgly Betty?
Im over it, bitches.
That said, this was a pretty great episode ofBetty, full of heart and emotion.
Ignacio told Betty, while making up with her after reacting poorly to her Henry-Gio conundrum.
And it was okay.
I wanted to protect you, but you knew what you wanted to do, and you did it.
Awwwww, my heart melted.
A nice balance, if I do say so myself.
And now for the last time this season:Bettybites!
Papi, that crease cannot get any sharper!
Marc, admiring himself in his cheerleading outfit: This is malfunctioning for me.
I like the V, but it is doing nothing for my bustline.
Marc and Amanda, leading a cheer at the softball game: WereMode!
Well take your team to school.
Your team can go to hell.
Willy, reveling in her good fortune: God must truly love us.
Just in our time of need, he drops a little French boy into our laps.
Ignacio, about Bettys Halloween costume as a child: You were baby Madonna!
So, TV Watchers, theres lots to think about this summer.
Heres just a sampling: What will Daniels role be at Meade now that Willy is in charge atMode?
Has Hilda actually found love?
And most important, whos Betty going to choose Gio or Henry?
