Pushing Daisies: Pigeon

ORIGINAL EPISODES, WEDNESDAYS @ 8PM ON ABC

The show keeps getting better every week. I've noticed that lately I've been completely ignoring the quirkiness of this show; and not by chance mind you. The writers have done such a great job coming up with fun and interesting stories each week that it makes you forget that you're watching one of the more absurdly based shows on television. And I'm loving every minute of it.

Finally, this week presented Chuck and Ned with an obstacle to their relationship. While the whole "not being able to touch" thing has always been an obstacle, they've been ignoring it in a way. They've spent lots of time together, put their beds in the same room, used plastic wrap to kiss, and put a glass partition in the car so Chuck could sit in the front seat. But this week, another man entered Chuck's life. While Ned, Chuck and Emerson were investigating a death, Chuck slipped on a piece of debris and Conrad (a.k.a. Lemuel, as they later found out) caught her as she was falling. The ability to be physically touched resonated with Chuck and she found herself spending time with him while Ned was left helpless and jealous. This was the first real obstacle because for the first time Chuck realized she's going to have a VERY hard time going on without ever being able to touch Ned. While they got past this for the time being, we all know that this is going to come up again and next time they may not be able to just put on bee collecting suits and be alright. The thing I 100% agree with is that these two are just like every other couple; with the obvious touching exception. Chuck told Ned they still have so much to learn about each other and so many insecurities to conquer which makes them very normal. I agree and I think this realization will be what keeps them together for quite a while longer.

There's even more trouble looming in the person of Olive. Apparently, her love for Ned is beginning to take its toll and she wants to out Chuck to her aunts. She's even gone as far as suggesting to her aunts that they take a trip to the Pie Hole. There's no way their discovery of Chuck being alive could be anything but earth shattering for Ned. At this point, they would want answers and what could he tell them? Chuck wouldn't want to lie and any ounce of truth would ruin both Ned's life and the relationship with Chuck. Towards the end of the episode, Olive had a chance to permit the confrontation but didn't go through with it. She became friends with the aunts and doesn't want to hurt them. I have a feeling this won't last long though. Or at the very least her friendship with them will be dangerous; they're bound to bump into Chuck if they start spending more time with Olive.

Emerson had a couple great lines tonight. After failing to chase down Lemuel he tells Ned, "That one-armed bitch is speedy." And, when they caught Lemuel he says "Hand up!" and the police put one handcuff on his arm. Why did they feel they needed to even use the handcuffs if they only put it on his one real arm? Too funny.
I'm really starting to love this show and my bet is that you're all feeling the same way too. Until next week, enjoy the review!