during Fridays episode, Personal Business.
Here, Ray breaks down the much-anticipated moment, and looks ahead to the pairs future.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Eddie and Jamie admit they have feelings for each other.
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What was your experience building up to this moment and playing the tension for so long?
I think we were both like, Wait, but are they still going to be friends?
How is this going to work?
That put a bit of where this is going in perspective.
The truth is they still love their jobs and to keep those jobs they cant have a relationship.
We didnt want to overlook that reality going into this.
How was it playing the jealous side to Eddie?
Clearly shes jealous, but she doesnt even know why.
This is a situation that they have dealt with a hundred times.
Helping somebody out, thats in both Jamie and Eddies character to do.
You dont know why your body or your emotions are reacting to something differently.
You take a stab at talk yourself out of it and you [start] to feel crazy.
In this case, there was nothing justifiable.
It was just that she liked him and she couldnt get over it this time.
So I think that for her its that feeling of she cant go another day holding it in.
For sure, youre always excited to be able to explore a new side of your character.
It definitely has been fun to play it.
It colors a lot of things now more openly than it did before.
So, Eddie and Jamie kiss (and its not the first time, by the way).
How would you describe their physical chemistry?
We were like, Oh, ok, we have to figure this out.
Was it awkward shooting that scene?
No, we got over it, were professionals.
The chemistry is the thing thats the undeniable side of all of this.
Shes looking good today.
On a more emotional note, why do you think they make a good couple?
Is it because of that strong friendship that they have?
I think its a little bit of that.
I think its also a little bit because hes raised in an Irish-Catholic family.
In the scene when she kisses him, its a perfect example.
This is what youre supposed to do.
Theres no waiting around.
A lot of it is Janko being like, Im not waiting for this anymore.
Im going to go for this.
It was round and round about who kisses who, and should it be mutual.
Do you think theyll be able to make it as a couple, with them being partners?
How will this affect and complicate things at work?
So they arent pursuing their relationship, or well have to see?
Well have to see.
I, Vanessa Ray, also will have to see.
Were still waiting on a lot of things that are coming up next.
As I said, this is a big topic of discussion.
Its not a false start, I will say that.
I just think this is one of the best seasons that weve had on the show.
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