No Good Deed Recap: It’s Giving Cartel

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As a seasoned realtor with years of experience under my belt, I must say that the Morgans and their potential buyers have certainly given me a run for my money! The secrets they keep, the lies they tell, and the drama they create – it’s almost as if they’re auditioning for a reality TV show.

Now, it’s time for us to get into the swing of things with “No Good Deed“. I was hoping for some lighthearted chaos and a shocking climax, and that’s exactly what I got! The chemistry between our main characters is starting to sparkle too. Don’t worry, we’re only just getting started; it seems like this story has plenty more twists and turns in store for us!

To begin, let’s discuss the unexpected but fantastic character combinations. Who would have thought that Paul and Greg the Realtor would form the initial charming duo in “No Good Deed“? Similarly, who knew Ray Romano and Matt Rogers would create such a harmonious comedic team? I wouldn’t have paired them myself, but I’m truly grateful someone else saw their potential chemistry.

When Paul shares with Lydia the latest blackmail attempt from Mikey and his intention to use the $50,000 Rolex from their robbery cache, she firmly objects: It’s crucial they minimize any additional evidence circulating, especially given Leslie, the lawyer, is now involved. The risk is too high. Moreover, Lydia argues, Paul should be looking for ways to assist Mikey instead. After all, he had done much good in the past and was once kind-hearted. Giving him more money will most likely lead him back to drugs and prison. Paul reconsiders his Rolex plan, but a glimmer of another idea crosses his mind.

Another approach involves investigating if Greg has any connections to drug dealers, with the intention of purchasing cocaine, framing Mikey, and eliminating that individual permanently from his life. This is something Paul will later describe as “dark,” a characterization that certainly holds true. Despite this, Paul is quite eager to assist his client, hoping for an increase in his commission.

In a captivating portrayal, Greg presents Paul to his supplier, Trish, who manages both a vast drug operation and a thriving pet grooming business. I’ve been thoroughly entertained by Romano in this part, particularly when he’s trying to maintain composure amidst a stormy predicament. However, he’s never more entertaining to observe than here, as he attempts to act cool while buying cocaine under the slightest pretense of calm. He requests a brick of coke. “Alright, big shot, it’s looking pretty gangster,” Greg remarks, impressed. (Only Rogers could deliver such a line so effortlessly.) Unfortunately, all the goodwill evaporates when Paul tries to pay for this brick with a counterfeit Rolex, which Trish immediately points out. This is an intriguing detail given where that watch originated – Margo had gifted it to JD, and he still believes it’s genuine. Despite this revelation, Greg covers Paul’s costs (for another commission boost) and the two end up getting high as they wait for Trish to return, since you wouldn’t expect anything less from a scene involving Paul experimenting with drugs for the first time, right?

The flip from Greg being so disgusted with Paul trying to barter for coke to the two of them high off their gourds becoming best friends as Greg explains that he hasn’t spoken to his husband in a week because he forgot to pick up his IBS medication is so, so good. Not so good? When Trish comes back with the drugs, all three of them immediately get busted by the cops waiting outside the door. They’re carted off to jail. (Nosy neighbor Phyllis happens to be at the shop when it happens, so you know that’s going to be a thing.) But hey, Greg finally speaks to his husband. Sure, it’s to bail him out of jail, but as he notes, communication is communication.

This brief stint in the slammer also gives Paul a little time to rethink how he’s dealing with Mikey. We finally get the truth about Mikey’s identity: He is Paul’s older brother. Makes sense, right? And as Paul admits to Greg, yes, he hates his brother for like half a century’s worth of shit, but also he loves him because he’s his brother. It’s complicated. And he probably doesn’t want to send him to prison again.

However, the character reveal of Mikey doesn’t end with “Letters of Intent.” While Paul was busy trying to control Mikey, Lydia had her unique approach. She invited Mikey over and even applied a touch of lipstick, intending to use sweetness and tiramisu as weapons instead.

There’s no denying the Morgan brothers have their troubles, yet Mikey holds a deep affection for Lydia – some might say an excessive amount. As they reminisce about old times, looking at Jacob’s baby photos and Paul and Lydia’s wedding pictures, Mikey seems wistful about the night they all first met. It was Mikey who encountered Lydia on New Year’s Eve, but in his intoxicated state, he asked Paul to drive her home, which marked a turning point in their lives. This trip down memory lane, coupled with Lydia’s intention to aid Mikey in starting anew, overcoming his addiction, and mending his life, gives him the wrong idea. He then makes a move for a kiss. Lydia swiftly rejects it and hurries away to reprimand herself for applying lipstick. The amiable demeanor that Mikey had displayed earlier vanishes.

Just as this moment unfolds, Leslie and Sarah arrive at the door. Earlier in the day, they discovered their bid for the house was unsuccessful; Lydia and Paul felt it prudent to keep a prosecutor away from their home due to its potential impact on their case. However, following a deep conversation about Sarah’s pregnancy, which she conceived out of her determination not to give up motherhood, they decide to put forth extra effort for the life they aspire to live. Leslie and Sarah pen a letter expressing their affection for the house and their desire to raise their child there, while Leslie also offers any assistance to help the Morgans pursue justice for Jacob. Given Lydia’s current predicament, she mostly dismisses them.

Listening in on their conversation sparks an idea for Mikey: He covets the house. As the eldest son, he believes it should have been his from the start. He begins searching the premises for the deed. When Lydia attempts to intervene, he menaces her. He reminds her of his past actions, his knowledge that could send them both to prison, and his ability to cover up a murder. It was Mikey who orchestrated the scene to appear as if a burglar had broken in and killed Jacob, shielding Lydia, not Paul. Their dispute intensifies.

After a long day, Paul makes his way home, appreciative of Greg’s husband’s assistance – thank you, Greg’s husband! Upon entering, he prepares to share the events of his day with his wife. However, Lydia stands there, silent and patient. “I’ve killed your brother,” she declares, displaying an unexpected calmness for a woman who has just committed fratricide against her brother-in-law. She used a fire iron – the same one that had been utilized in setting up that crime scene three years ago – to strike him on the head. Now, his lifeless body with a severe head wound lies rolled up in a carpet, situated in the Morgans’ concealed room. This grim discovery certainly won’t boost their home’s resale value.

Closing Costs

• More secrets from our potential buyers: Carla is secretly loaded? When she stares down a future with her mother-in-law and four cats, she decides to make an offer on a different house using one million dollars from her father’s trust fund. She also makes a suspicious comment about how you always have to pay when you take handouts from your family. When Dennis asks about the money, she lies and says she has a lot of savings. But Carla isn’t the only one lying in that house: Dennis has been assuring his wife and mother that he’s about to finish what will be his second best-selling novel, but we learn he hasn’t even started it.

In simpler terms, Dennis visited an urgent care clinic for a tetanus shot, but the doctor appeared concerned about his high blood pressure and medical background. It turns out that Dennis’s father passed away at the age of 39 due to sarcoidosis, and Dennis himself is now 38. Clearly, this individual needs to make some lifestyle adjustments.

• Watching Dennis’s unhinged attempt at running in a show that also stars Lisa Kudrow, queen of the TV unhinged run, really tickled me.

In a less than ideal situation, it’s somewhat heartwarming that Lydia can express her lingering feelings for Jacob around Mikey without him mocking her.

• Phyllis is always around! She spots Dennis near the Morgan residence and thinks he’s acting suspiciously. Even her dog, which appears to be biased, doesn’t seem fond of him. “During Barack Obama’s second term, I had to enroll him in a diversity training program.” “Unfortunately, it didn’t bring about any change.

• “I will literally lose my shit if I don’t get my meds!”

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2024-12-12 21:55