It's a cap recap of their entire relationship! And of everyone on the show. You make some excellent points in an elegant way, but this:
In the third season he nearly loses his hearing to otosclerosis but it almost seems like a physical manifestation of his desire to withdraw. is most insightful. What a treasure this post is. Thanks so much!

PeeEss: copping your caps for when the icon muse comes back, as always. *g*