I am physically anxious watching Val go through these pre-labour cramps. I've completely forgotten all the details of how this storyline unfolds but the general plot exists in my mind as one that was well done. Val's pregnancy has felt incredibly long, but it's all coming to a head now. And Abby's involvement in everything, without her knowing (as far as I'm aware, at Donna's request), is building such great anticipation. Confused Abby is basically a whole new character lol.
Karen and Mack, I am delighted they're back together. I just adore these two as a couple.
The Joshua/Cathy storyline is anxiety-inducing as well. I don't quite remember how it all goes down, but it's a bit like watching Chip's trainwreck and knowing that, sooner or later, everything is going to completely fall apart. That's both the best and worst part of a rewatch.
Seeing Lotus Point again was like unlocking a memory. I had almost no recollection of the physical location in my head and think I'd somehow merged it with Empire Valley (which I assume is coming up in another season or two?). But the little stream running through the reception area immediately had me thinking OMG this place. It was one of those things that had only existed as a foggy memory until now.
After losing Kenny and Ginger, and then Richard, I'm not surprised Laura is next to depart at some point. It feels like the writers don't really know what to do with her right now, and they haven't seemed to know for the last several storylines either.
