Unconditional Sex

Coupling Episode Review

In which you've got to admire the technique.

What Happened

Previously: Jeff got into trouble with a girl. He wondered if she want a date or a DATE. You'd think the see-through blouse would be a clue, but he needed to have back-up (in the form of Steve) listening in on the phone to translate.

Jeff winds up accidentally on purpose giving Wilma the impression that despite the fact that he has a girlfriend, he is as interested in her as she is in him. Wilma offers Jeff "unconditional sex." Hearing that, Susan demands that Steve tell Jeff why a man in a relationship wouldn't take that offer. "It might be a trick!" Steve shouts into the phone.

As Jeff sputters, Wilma starts wondering if Jeff actually has a girlfriend or if she's really an ex-girlfriend. Jane's contribution to the conversation comes in the suggestion that Jeff's sort of but not ex-girlfriend is DEAD. Hearing Jeff blurt that out, Wilma is startled and backs off immediately.

Still suspiscious (and one presumes, horny), Wilma gives Jeff a ride home and invites herself up to use his bathroom. While she's doing that, Jeff checks his cell phone: Julia has left a message that she's crashing at his place.

That explains the feet sticking out from the covers on Jeff's bed. As Jeff nervously admits that he's done something "naughty," Wilma quickly comes to the conclusion that "Mary" really is dead.

I'm having a bit of trouble letting go, Jeff says as she flees. It's all so recent.

What We Learned

• Sex is just like cuddling. Only damper.
• Jeff is fairly new to mild naughtiness.
• There are twenty-seven kinds of "oh" noises.
• Jeff's mother only communicates in level of disappointment.
• It's Satan with breasts.
• She made an unsuccessful recovery.

Best Lines

Steve: "We should go or we'll miss the rest of Jane parking."

What Did I Think?

For the amount of time they spent on things, the pay-off was pretty good.