Bed Time

Coupling Episode Review

In which Sally just opened her mouth and there was a little more inside than she expected.

What Happened

Patrick and Sally hit a bit of a rough patch when Sally begins suggesting that he stay overnight. Patrick keeps trying to make excuses, but she keeps reeling him back in.

Patrick wails to Steve that he just wants to spend the night in his own bed. He needs a magic sentence. Doesn't exist, Steve tells him. Patrick becomes determined to go home after his and Sally's dinner party and Steve's explanation that he can't abandon Sally after their first public demonstration of coupleness falls on deaf ears.

While helping Sally get ready, Susan gives Sally some hints about relationships. They somehow get onto the subject of Susan's bottom and she is upset to hear that a tipsy Sally and Jane once created a song about her perkiness... and then they faxed it about to people. Between that and Oliver's "lively" nipples, dinner is a bit strained.

Afterwards, Patrick announces his intention to leave. Desperate to avoid Oliver, Jane suggests they give Patrick a lift, crushing Sally. Finding her friend drinking in the kitchen, Susan suggests some music might put Patrick in the mood for staying.

Sally's rendition of "Susan, the Happy Trotting Elf" goes over quite well.

What We Learned

• Patrick must fly. Hence... wards.
• They did the talking first, then worked their way up to the sex. If they talked now, it would be like going backwards.
• Sally has a razor that can handle anything.
• Soon as you turn out the light, women start unfolding extra limbs.
• What's wrong is that you're trapped under a hairy, inquisitive sex octopus.
• There are times when "in a good way" doesn't cover it.
• Susan has the perkiest little bottom in all of Toyland.
• Oliver is a cross between a puppy and an idiot.

Best Lines

Steve: "Why do they camouflage their beds during the daylight hours?"

What Did I Think?

Classic. And that's without the theme song.