You know how you hear about these alternative families? The ones who don’t fit the mold of mom and dad and 2.5 children, but who do just fine and are quite happy?
I think Violet and Cooper would make a great family like that. Neither seems to be able to sustain a romantic relationship for various reasons, but they’re great together, they enjoy each others’ company, and they’re always there for each other.
The story of the abandoned girl in last week’s Private Practice (and what parent would DO that?!) made me think that Violet and Cooper should just take in all the abandoned children that cross their paths. They’re both great with kids, and their combined therapist/pediatrics specialties would cover a lot of ground with these kids. Yeah, I know there are logistical reasons that would make it difficult, but don’t you think they’d be great at it?
Plus, the way Charlotte was treating Cooper just made me hate her even more. I mean, the guy clearly had a rough day and was reaching out to Charlotte for warmth and sympathy. He even told her about Violet’s pregnancy (and no, he’s NOT the father) and that he moved in to help her because that’s what friends do. And what did Charlotte do? Bitched at him and walked away! Argh, I’m not liking her at all right now.
What about you? I know I’ve got some Private Practice readers who like the Charlotte/Cooper pairing. Do you still like her, even though she’s treating Cooper like crap? Shouldn’t she be more understanding of his and Violet’s friendship?
Clacked by Jane Boursaw 
on Feb 09, 2009 @ 10:00 EST5EDT
Yes, I still like Charlotte. In fact, I think she’s the only character of interest on this show anymore.
Cooper’s had a bad day? Charlotte has had a bit of a rough time lately too. She had to flip the switch on her father, and then had a marriage proposal rejected (Granted for rational reasons, but she’s not thinking rationally). Furthermore, she finds out the guy she loves is moving in with his best friend, who you KNOW Charlotte has got to have some insecurity issues with, and he, up to that second, wouldn’t tell her why.
I’m also sorry that I completely disagree with the concept of Violet and Cooper together. I think they are fairly boring as friends, and even more so as anything potentially more. S1 was the only time I really liked the dynamic of their friendship, based on how flawed they were as characters but still able to help each other through it. I think Cooper’s relationship with Charlotte has matured him, thus his overcoming his earlier flaw. Violet is still neurotic and insecure, though, it seems, starting to finally come out of it.
Said exactly what I was going to say. I do like Coop and Violet as friends though. But, if I had to pick, I would rather have him and Charlotte together. They are so fun to watch.
I hope the baby is Pete’s. I surprisingly liked Violet and Pete’s weird dynamic together. I would like to see them try to work this out and be or not be together as parents.
I’m still on the Charlotte/Cooper bandwagon. I love them together. I think Charlotte is handling this exactly the way her character should, based on how we’ve seen her deal with situations throughout the show. Of course she’s jealous of Violet and of course she’s jealous that Cooper will experience all the pregnancy things without her.
I think Charlotte finally let someone in her life, finally gave up some control and then her father died. It was just too much for her to handle. She needs Cooper to step up and be the friend to her, that he’s being to Violet.
And I do find it ridiculous that Cooper needs to move in with Violet. He can’t be the supportive friend and still sleep in his own apartment? Cooper can’t sustain a relationship in part because Violet doesn’t give him the chance to. How can he ever the “the rock” for his girlfriend, if Violet needs him at the drop of a hat all the time?
I hope Charlotte and Cooper work this out and end up together in the long run.
I thought Charlotte was right. Whether you’re sleeping together or not, living with someone is a potentially significant step. That you are moving in with her to help with her pregnancy is even more problematic. Is Cooper going to be willing to move out once the baby is born? not likely.
I actually like the Violet/Cooper friendship. I like that they are supportive of each other without the sexual angle. But Cooper didn’t have to move in with her to be supportive.
I’m another one who’s on Charlotte’s side with this. I think it’s completely understandable that she’s jealous of Violet and a little confused. She and Cooper were on the verge of moving in with each other, and then suddenly he’s living with Violet, his female best friend. Who is pregnant. Not so long after Charlotte thought she was pregnant and she and Cooper were on the verge of playing happy families. Cooper can be just as supportive of Violet from his own flat. He’s never going to live his own life while Violet’s so completely dependent on him, and it’s just going to get worse when the baby turns up. And it’s not like there aren’t TWO potential fathers out there to help out!!
I like the Violet/Cooper friendship to a degree. Actually, I really dislike Violet this season. To the extent that I might end up fast-forwarding her scenes. But they’re a sweet friendship, so long as the writers don’t repeat the George/Izzie mistake. Both Charlotte and Cooper have made it very clear that they love each other and they want to be together, and literally the only thing standing in their way is Cooper’s co-dependency with Violet.
*gets off soap-box*