#in so much pain right now but damn
It occurs to me that Ted never defends himself. At least not that I remember. Like when Beard explodes at him in All Apologies. As soon as Beard actually explodes, Ted never says a word.
I mean, granted, Ted may not have had anything to say at that point. Beard was correct and Ted knew that at heart. He was just having a really hard time with the emotional effect on Roy.
But it stands out more in the confrontation with Nate, because there is a point that Nate is objectively WRONG about. Through all of his hurt and pain, Nate makes one point that Ted could correct him on: the location of his photo.
Because WE know where Ted’s keeping Nate’s photo. And it might have made a difference for Nate to know that too. But Ted doesn’t tell him. He just doesn’t defend himself at all.
It’s probably why it was so good to see Beard so clearly on Ted’s side this episode, in a way that he hasn’t really had a chance to be all season. I want to see more people defend Ted, darnit, because he won’t do it himself.
(I also want to see more characters sitting in the seats during the opening credit sequence. Credit Ted always looks so alone, let him have his friends!)
