This episode follows up on the movie "A Heartland Christmas," and closes some of its outstanding story threads, such as the relationship between Tim and Joanna. It is pleasing to see Will continue to be generally a happier, more kindhearted character. And of course it is nice to see Ty and Amy reunite again, though it seems that so many Heartland characters could avoid relationship problems if they would simply sit down and talk things out. Instead, they often address important issues in brief exchanges that end abruptly, without either party fully expressing their feelings, explaining their actions, or reaching any understanding or agreement.
Jack describes his marriage with Lisa as "independent," after she called it "non-traditional" a few episodes ago. This continues to seem bizarre. Their relationship appears only slightly closer than when they were broken up last season. The main differences now are that she (but not he) is wearing a ring and seems to show up for a meal or two every few episodes. Is this a healthy, fulfilling marriage? Occasional dialogue (such as Will's sharp analysis of Jack's problem in this episode) indicates that the writers understand that it is not and may be planning to address it. Still, the fact that these two even entered such an unstable union is hard to accept.
Jack describes his marriage with Lisa as "independent," after she called it "non-traditional" a few episodes ago. This continues to seem bizarre. Their relationship appears only slightly closer than when they were broken up last season. The main differences now are that she (but not he) is wearing a ring and seems to show up for a meal or two every few episodes. Is this a healthy, fulfilling marriage? Occasional dialogue (such as Will's sharp analysis of Jack's problem in this episode) indicates that the writers understand that it is not and may be planning to address it. Still, the fact that these two even entered such an unstable union is hard to accept.
