MP: “What?” J: “They say it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Do you believe that’s true?” MP: “If you’re lonely, call a 900 number.” J: “Did you read my book?” MP: “I skimmed through it. You paint a pretty sad picture.” J: “I just write the way I see it. How did we end up like this?” MP: “Like what?” J: “Alone, searching. It’s ironic, because we both want the same things. Someone to care about, someone to care about us. Do you think we’ll ever find the kind of love in our lives?” MP: “What the hell do you want from me Jarod?” J: “Open the box…” …BE MY VALENTINE… [THE PRETENDER - 2x11 Gigolo Jarod]
Sydney: This is Sydney. Jarod: Why do people fall in love? Sydney: You might as well ask why the stars come out at night. Jarod: Everyone spends their whole life searching for that special someone, that person to love. But when they finally find them, it all falls apart. Sydney: It’s a paradox, isn’t it? But I believe it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Jarod: So, you believe that love is worth fighting for? That it’s worth the pain and the effort? Sydney: Is that what you were trying to say in the romance novel you left for Miss Parker? Jarod: The book speaks for itself Sydney. [THE PRETENDER - S2E11 - GIGOLO JAROD] You all know I particularly love this episode. I can’t have enough of these scenes.
This is one of my fave scenes ever. Everything is perfect.
And it’s the only time we can hear the love theme playing for MPJ… *_*
Love is worth the pain and the effort. Always.
The Pretender Re-Watch: Gigolo Jarod S02E11
Oooh, right off the bat, you can’t go wrong with an episode titled Gigolo Jarod. You know some delicious things are going to be happening.
Jarod re-watching DSA’s are my fav. Ryan Merriman is perfect as the young Jarod. Alex Wexo, who plays the younger Sydney is not a bad looking guy. I also love the fact that he is such a dad to the young Jarod even though he blatantly denies it. I see you and your dad like ways young Sydney!
Sydney holding a Kamasutra book. Something I could have never ever imagined in my entire life. It makes me uncomfortable even thinking about him knowing of it’s existence. He’s like the parental figure that just found the stash of nude photos.
The trio being trolled by Jarod gives me life. Every single episode it is the same and I never tire of it.
I mean, Jarod wearing all black is something straight out of my dreams. He’s gorgeous and the fact that he is super cocky in this episode somehow makes him a million times more attractive.
She felt consumed by a great void, a dark and silent abyss as terrifying as the grand palace around her. But somewhere in the chilling blackness she caught a glimpse of a light. She remembered a time, the precocious little girl with a heart full of fire, a soul inflamed by passion and a smile that could melt winter into spring. But the light was gone, the flame had died. Her past was taken from her by the soldiers of the great palace. she would continue searching, hoping to rekindle the fire. Until then, she would always be…the Saddest Little Valentine.
[THE PRETENDER - 2x11 Gigolo Jarod] …Happy Valentine’s Day…
MP: “What?” J: “They say it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Do you believe that’s true?” MP: “If you’re lonely, call a 900 number.” J: “Did you read my book?” MP: “I skimmed through it. You paint a pretty sad picture.” J: “I just write the way I see it. How did we end up like this?” MP: “Like what?” J: “Alone, searching. It’s ironic, because we both want the same things. Someone to care about, someone to care about us. Do you think we’ll ever find the kind of love in our lives?” MP: “What the hell do you want from me Jarod?” J: “Open the box…” …BE MY VALENTINE… [THE PRETENDER - 2x11 Gigolo Jarod]
I’d like to choose this wonderful song as MPJ’s theme.
I know, it’s not. You can hear it in S3E12 too, while Tommy and MP have lunch together.
But please, just let me dream about it. <3
=)
She felt consumed by a great void, a dark and silent abyss as terrifying as the grand palace around her. But somewhere in the chilling blackness she caught a glimpse of a light. She remembered a time, the precocious little girl with a heart full of fire, a soul inflamed by passion and a smile that could melt winter into spring. But the light was gone, the flame had died. Her past was taken from her by the soldiers of the great palace. She would continue searching, hoping to rekindle the fire. Until then, she would always be…the Saddest Little Valentine.
[THE PRETENDER - S2E11 - GIGOLO JAROD]
What did I just say about the love theme?! *_*
How could anyone possibly say that these two don’t belong together?
That’s madness!!!
Sydney: This is Sydney. Jarod: Why do people fall in love? Sydney: You might as well ask why the stars come out at night. Jarod: Everyone spends their whole life searching for that special someone, that person to love. But when they finally find them, it all falls apart. Sydney: It’s a paradox, isn’t it? But I believe it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Jarod: So, you believe that love is worth fighting for? That it’s worth the pain and the effort? Sydney: Is that what you were trying to say in the romance novel you left for Miss Parker? Jarod: The book speaks for itself Sydney. [THE PRETENDER - S2E11 - GIGOLO JAROD] You all know I particularly love this episode. I can’t have enough of these scenes.
This is one of my fave scenes ever. Everything is perfect.
And it’s the only time we can hear the love theme playing for MPJ… *_*
Jarod: Uh, one more question. Foreman: Shoot. Jarod: Valentine’s Day. Specifically, Cupid. Foreman: Yeah? Jarod: A corpulent infant who happens to be an archer goes around shooting arrows into people, and suddenly they’re in love? Foreman: That’s about it. Jarod: And to show that love people buy each other chocolates and other sweets. Do they wanna be fat like the infant? [2x11 Gigolo Jarod]
Probably fave ‘NOOB-JARODISM’ ever… (Check my post ‘Jarodisms? for an explanation)
I'd like to choose this wonderful song as MPJ's theme.
I know, it's not. You can hear it in S3E12 too, while Tommy and MP have lunch together.
But please, just let me dream about it. <3
=)
Jarod: How did Daddy make out? Parker: Better than yours will when I find him. Jarod: Misplaced aggression causes madness too. Parker: You cause madness Jarod. Or should I call you Freud or Houdini week? Jarod: Well that’s what makes me mad Miss Parker. You see I don’t know who I am. But of course you have the same reason for sleepless nights. How does it feel trying to define the branches of your family tree? Parker: The identity of my brother is my problem. Jarod: It’s both our problems. Of course the Parker family picnic will never be the same. [3.01 - Crazy]
Ok, two things. 1. I love how he talks during the whole conversation. It's sooooo hot. 2. Her face when she closes her eyes. She often does that movement while speaking with Jarod. She moves the phone and closes her eyes. Just think about Ep. 2x11 (Gigolo Jarod).
Emotional influence
Brigitte: So you’re saying that in your last year and a half pursuit he’s not had any undue influence on you? Miss Parker: That’s what I’m saying. Brigitte: Not of any kind? Miss Parker: No influence at all! Brigitte: Not even emotional? Jarod: How did we end up like this? Miss Parker: Like what? Jarod: Alone. Searching. It’s ironic because we both want the same things. Someone to care about, someone to care about us. Do you think we will ever find that kind of love in our lives? How did we end up like this? Brigitte: Miss Parker? Miss Parker? Hi! Miss Parker: We’re done here. [THE PRETENDER S2E14 AMNESIA A.K.A. UNFORGOTTEN]