Thanks for putting up with us.

Aesthetically, theres a lot to appreciate about The Waiting Room.

Now the whole family has reunited under less than ideal circumstances.

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Kevin has to face his family and girlfriend after relapsing.

(Its clear from the opening seconds Toby informed them he was drunk.)

Randall steps in, apologizing on Kevins behalf and saying his brother isnt his best self right now.

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Theres also the curious case of Miguel.

(This man really likes ranch dressing, we learn.)

Later, after Kevin nastily but also kind of understandably!

It just feels so out of place.

At least The Waiting Room had two strong moments, ones which genuinely pulled on the heartstrings.

It could bring up a lot more than the various plots the show has been spinning all season.

Kate says a little prayer to her father.

I dont know where you are but I know that youre there, she says.

This is your grandson.

And I need him to be okay.

And I dont know why, but I know that you’re able to do that.