Unfortunately, not everyone could say the same.
They rode off into the night together, only for Lindsay to realize this isnotwhat she wants anymore.
How will she deal with Paul and the pregnancy when the show returns for season 3?
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STEPHEN FALK:It signals a maturation after a very difficult second season in their relationship.
Where we go from here is anybodys guess.
Ultimately I get to choose what that is.
It was really important for us to end on a grace note for the two of them.
Inevitably, when a couple goes through a very difficult period, theyre going to end up changed.
Its a very uncynical way to approach the end of what was a very difficult storyline for them.
It doesnt signal the end of trouble or that itll be smooth sailing for here on.
I always wanted the show to follow the major signposts of a relationship.
Certainly, last season, moving in was a big one that we did early.
Saying the words I love you is another one.
We just wanted to get that signpost done, but do it in a different, simpler way.
They can go through that and emerge a little stronger.
Thats a hopeful thing for our characters.
Do you plan on exploring Gretchen going to therapy or are you moving on from the depression storyline?
I dont know if were moving on from the depression storyline in terms of dropping it.
My impulse is that therapy is not that interesting to watch.
We do it occasionally as a joke.
My impulse would be no.
We have 22 minutes to tell our story.
Shes solved her struggle.
It was more the end of a season-long thematic storyline.
We see both Jimmy and Gretchen do that in different ways in the season.
Thats Gretchens final bit of growth in the season.
She even says, Its always been just me, and its not anymore.
How will Lindsay deal with the fact that she actually is pregnant?
This is going to rock her world certainly.
I think were going to see good old conflicted Lindsay when we come back.
Gretchen did bring up the subject of Lindsay getting an abortion.
Is that something you plan on discussing next season?
Its certainly a possibility for her.
But at the same time, its a little less satisfying storytelling wise.
They were going to break up.
At the last minute, I said to the room, Why are we doing that?
He does not have to be miserable.
We couldve had him go, Oh man, I blew it, and now hes single.
Rather, Jimmy drunkenly says, Why did you do that?
People dont actually behave like that.
I was just mad.
You were supposed to come get me.
Now well figure it out.
Thats a really nice thing for him.
Theyve gone through a little thing here, but there will always be challenges for them.
The facial expressions said it all in this finale.
How much of that is scripted and how much is it the actors?
It was always written.
Im very interested in the momentafterthe camera is supposed to stop rolling.
I think it was seeingThe Graduateat a very early age.
They stop smiling and look around.
You have this sense of, Oh s, what now?
Thats where that comes from.
Youre the Worstwill return for season 3 next year.
