This episode moves in the right direction, even if its just Ray getting back to being Ray.
For now, says Ray.
So, as the beat of N.Y. State Of Mind loops, Ray is renewed.
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He gets back to being the man he was before Abby died.
He works out with Terry to get back in shape, and he finds a new suit.
Either way, Ray is back, and that gives the episode some necessary propulsive energy.
Rays new apartment doesnt cure everything though.
Bridget pops by to see the place, but its not like their relationship is instantly restored.
Whatisrestored is Rays ability to get work done, efficiently and brutally.
The hired woman is an ex of Lenas, and one who apparently misses her and their relationship.
That bit of reflection leads to a short but truly funny and surreal scene.
He hands over a wad of cash for the date; on me, he says.
is all Lena can say about this sudden interest in her personal life.
Like I said, maybe Ray has changed!
Maybe hes starting to think about other people in a way thats not simple transactional!
Or, you know, this is all temporary.
Theyre shooting a violent scene outside and Darryl is enthralled.
His guy eventually shows up, White gets his coke, and he films the scene.
Darryl tries to intervene, flushing his stash down the toilet, but that hardly solves the problem.
With Novak still 10 points behind in the mayoral race, Winslow needs to make a substantial move.
What does this have to do with the sex tape, and how does it all help Novak?
That man is Cesar Martinez, from the recorded cell phone message.
Its a win for now, but who knows if its enough to push Novak into office.
Something tells me there are more moves to come.
After Ray has a seemingly flirty drink with Novak, hes back to trying to help Mac.
Macs getting pummeled by three guys when Ray shows up and evens the odds with a baseball bat.
When he takes Mac home though, it’s possible for you to tell somethings changed.
Now though, Rays pulled himself together and Mac is still going downhill.
But Ray has bigger problems than Macs continuing life spiral.
When hes heading home he gets a call from Mickey.
