Olivia asks Broyles why this case is so important to him. Turns out, this is the case that ended his marriage. Broyles says that Fringe Division was falling out of favour and he was frustrated because he only wanted to make the world safer. Instead, his obsession with this case ended up costing him his family.
Broyles has managed to find Tomas's cell phone number. He leaves a message for Tomas to contact him because they have solved the formula. Tomas gets this message, as well as one with a job offer in Minneapolis. He's ready to move on. Tomas has used the battery to build some kind of Faraday cage around his brother to contain the Shadow. Unfortunately, he really needs to crank up the voltage to do it. His brother's heart stops, but eventually restarts.
Tomas calls Broyles back. Broyles says that they have the answer, but it's bad news. The space/shadow organism has joined with his brother permanently and there is no way to remove it without killing him. Broyles says that if they had Tomas's brother they might be able to help him with further study. Tomas listens silently as Broyles tries to convince him (and keep him on the line so Astrid could run a trace) but Tomas does not respond. Then we see him dissolve and the Shadow walk out of the room.
Astrid has the trace! Fringe Team arrives at the motel and finds dead Tomas in the room, comatose brother loaded in the van, and no sign of the Shadow. Walter says they need a lead case for the body but first they need the Shadow to return. Peter, knowing the Shadow can't survive without the host, suggests hurting the host to draw it back. Walter isn't sure it will work but Olivia asks him to try.
Suddenly a child's scream echoes through the parking lot. In a motel room, a little girl sits perfectly still at the foot of the bed in front of the television. Her mom comes out of the shower and, scared at the lack of response, touches her arm. The girl responds. There was a shadow man in her room, but he went away.
That's because at the sound of the scream, Broyles drew his gun and shot Coma Brother in the head.
Olivia and Broyles watch the Russians load Coma Brother's body into a lead lined coffin and drive away.
Broyles pays a call on his ex-wife. It's awkward but not too bitter. He tells her that he solved the case that ended their marriage. She's happy for him but they both know that it's not going to change anything. As Broyles walks away, he is stopped by a mystery man in the street, who advises him that crossing the CIA isn't a good idea. Broyles asks what happened to the cosmonaut's body. The man says that they didn't have a choice... once he started breathing again. He looks to the stars and walks away
Haaa! Awesome recap, Featherlit- you crack me up :D
**I was surprised that no one suggested using hairspray or something to try to solidify the pieces that remained but then I remembered that CSI was on a different station at this time.**
So true :)
What *is* up with Walter and genitals? He can be eccentric, but I’d rather him not be a perv. When he had the music on blast and was working frantically on the formula it brought to mind a russian ballet for some reason- the way he was moving around the room.
I think Shadow Man went to space too, but would the sun’s radiation penetrate the lead casket? I am guessing yes, at that many rads.
I thought the people turning to ash were amazing effects- but if I was that guy’s wife I am sure I would STILL be screaming. I was so afraid the little girl was toast as well.
Great job O/
The little girl freaked me out too.
I noticed the music and had the same idea. It wasn’t just music to him; it was part of his thinking process. Okay, so I liked one piece of Walter’s characterization this week. The pervy stuff, not so much.
Haaa! Awesome recap, Featherlit- you crack me up :D
**I was surprised that no one suggested using hairspray or something to try to solidify the pieces that remained but then I remembered that CSI was on a different station at this time.**
So true :)
What *is* up with Walter and genitals? He can be eccentric, but I'd rather him not be a perv. When he had the music on blast and was working frantically on the formula it brought to mind a russian ballet for some reason- the way he was moving around the room.
I think Shadow Man went to space too, but would the sun's radiation penetrate the lead casket? I am guessing yes, at that many rads.
I thought the people turning to ash were amazing effects- but if I was that guy's wife I am sure I would STILL be screaming. I was so afraid the little girl was toast as well.
Great job O/
The little girl freaked me out too.
I noticed the music and had the same idea. It wasn't just music to him; it was part of his thinking process. Okay, so I liked one piece of Walter's characterization this week. The pervy stuff, not so much.
RE: “Russian Fringe Division. Was this a one-off episode? Or will we be hearing more about them?”
Who cares about Russian Fringe divisions when THERE ARE ALIENS ON OUR PLANET? I don’t know about you, but the major question I was left with had to do with the ready and easy acceptance of an alien intelligence on Earth. I think that’s kind of major.
No, no, pay no attention to the aliens! Watch out for the Russians!
Seriously, this is the one place where I didn’t want the show to go – alienland. I like the pattern. I’ll even like the Other Side. Shapeshifter, observers, more than one of everything – fine.
But the aliens takes it much too close to “X-Files” territory for me. I didn’t like it then, and I don’t now. Besides, I want “Fringe” to be its own show.
If they do bring more aliens in, I’m am completely befuddled as to how the CIA is involved with them.
RE: "Russian Fringe Division. Was this a one-off episode? Or will we be hearing more about them?"
Who cares about Russian Fringe divisions when THERE ARE ALIENS ON OUR PLANET? I don't know about you, but the major question I was left with had to do with the ready and easy acceptance of an alien intelligence on Earth. I think that's kind of major.
No, no, pay no attention to the aliens! Watch out for the Russians!
Seriously, this is the one place where I didn't want the show to go – alienland. I like the pattern. I'll even like the Other Side. Shapeshifter, observers, more than one of everything – fine.
But the aliens takes it much too close to "X-Files" territory for me. I didn't like it then, and I don't now. Besides, I want "Fringe" to be its own show.
If they do bring more aliens in, I'm am completely befuddled as to how the CIA is involved with them.