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Aside from the very last few minutes of The Waiting Room, there is no escaping the angst.

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Theres no reprieve, not even music, as the Pearsons await news about Kate and her baby.

Theres only Miguels ridiculous food-guessing game, learning about birds, and confronting family members.

It feels more like an acting showcase for the ensemble than anything else.

They remain my favorite pairing.

Tonight, the Brothers Pearson are mostly fighting.

Everyones on edge I mean, its been 26 hours and the Pearsons refuse to leave.

Someone go take a shower!)

But Kevin and Randall show it the most.

Kevin spends his time in the waiting room generally being an ass to everyone.

You have to remember both those things for tolerate his extra douchiness this evening.

No one is, but this is not the time.

To diffuse the tension, Kevin takes a walk.

She wants to be there for Kevin.

Randall isnt acting much better than his brother.

He is constantly telling Kevin to relax, which we all know never calms a person down.

He wont stop cornering Beth to hash out their problems.

I mean, what else are they going to talk about for two days, but still.

Let the woman breathe!

His first idea to solve their problems: Maybe Rebecca and Miguel can help out with the girls.

Also, he notes because he is a national treasure Rebecca loves succulents.

So, its a natural move.

And like were living the Beyonce jam Love on Top, things escalate again.

Seriously, that song has so many key changes.

This time, the boys start fighting about some long-simmering issues.

Kevin blames Randall for deserting him with Nicky.

When Randall says it was because Kevin was better equipped to deal with him, Kevin gets defensive.

Hes the screwup and Randall is the moral center of the family.

Couldnt you see this show doing something like that?

I mean,hes done it once before.

Finally, Rebecca has to step in and shut everyone up.

Does everything have to be about Jack dying?!

I mean, the answer is obviously yes, but sometimes I forget what show Im watching.

Meanwhile, the Tobster looks terrified.

It was, um, A Lot at the time but man, it really pays off now.

I mean, no one on this show is okay, but the sentiment is just so nice.

The most love human eyes could possibly contain.

Madison and Miguel bond over being Pearson-family rejects, so I guess they are best friends now.

The only person Zoe tells about Kevins water bottle full of vodka is Beth.

A true blaze of glory.

Who puts ranch on sushi?