Is Maxine still sober?
Whatever happened to Frankies jailbird lover?
Combined with the jaw-dropping and ridiculous final moments, I have to admit I expected more from this show.
Credit: ABC/Ben Mark Holzberg
For (probably) the last time ever, lets dive in.
I suppose theres no time to get into it now, because shes got work to do.
Thats how she met Conner, who prosecuted the case nearly 10 years earlier.
She contended Claire surprised the robber, who knocked her off the balcony and was still at large.
If only that had been the case …
Instead, Emma gave Gerald motive.
She finally admits what dear old dad said, to which Conner replies Thats ridiculous …
But you believe him?
She doesntnotbelieve him, and an obviously hurt and disappointed Conner leaves her office without a word.
Insert sad-face emoji here.
He remembers because the next day, he saw news of Claires death on TV.
In any event, the CIU is back to square one.
Youre funny, smart, tough as nails, and youre the presidents daughter.
And I love you.
He leaves again, seemingly to let Hayes ruminate on his confession.
At leastthatssettled, right?
(Yeah, their chemistry was off-the-charts even then.)
Maxine, whos still in Chicago, tracks down Paul for a quick interrogation.
However, his alibi for the night in question confirms he couldnt have killed Claire.
Yep, it was an accident after all, which means Geralds in the clear.
Scoreanotherone for the good guys.
Elsewhere onConviction
The episodes B-story is what brings us to the hours bizarre final moments.
The identity of that ADA?
So, yeah, hes about to be subpoenaed.
Wallace, though, wants Sam gone from the CIU and asks Hayes to fire him.
Once Geralds case is settled, Hayes visits Sam to deliver the bad news.
No ones firing you now.
Okay, I guess that makes sense.
Hayes is loyal to her team and wants Sam to continue working for her.
But then we see theresanotherwitness to their little makeout session: Conner.
Andthatswhen the episode fades to black.
Thats how youre going to leave it, with no explanation?
she knew Conner was watching and wanted to purposely ruin their relationship)?
If the kiss didnt mean anything, why couldnt she just clarify what happened?
What did you think ofConvictions season-ender?
Were you as shocked as I was?
To be honest, I think my jaw is still on the floor.
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