The Resident Review – The Better Part of Valor (608)

What a night.

Only The Resident would find a way to pack two incredibly compelling storylines into one hour-long episode. 

And Bell was the star of the hour in both situations, as he was pulled in two entirely different directions. Though, it was proof of just how far Randolph Bell has come since season one. Season 6 Bell is a man who is dedicated to the craft—even on his wedding day, the groom-to-be eagerly scrubbed in to help two patients in need. 

While most brides would be a little miffed if their man prioritized work on their wedding day, Kit was understanding because she knew just how important the surgery was and how necessary it was for Bell to be there. She championed Bell’s decision and encouraged him to assist as she patiently waited to see if he would make it in time for their big day. 

This is why Kit and Bell are a match made in heaven. Not only do their goals align, but they support each other and make each other better day in and day out. Bell made huge strides when it came to character development through the seasons, but it wasn’t until Kit came along that he underwent a complete transformation into a caring and selfless man. 

While Bell was in surgery, Kit didn’t just sit around waiting—she took to Twitter to troll the governor who was planning to cut funding to Chastain. In fact, she questioned whether or not she was crazy for considering taking a live TV interview to rally the public on her wedding day, and honestly, I’m glad she did. The wedding glam came in handy, and she found a way to appeal to people by pulling on their heartstrings with Sammie, who vouched for Chastain and the dedicated doctors that work there. There’s no way that Chastain can ever become a third-rate hospital with the service that they provide and the devoted doctors they have on staff. And it worked—Governor Betz’s office called to set up a meeting with Kit, so let’s hope she’ll work the charm and get Chastain the funding they deserve.

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We saw the devotion of the doctors in full swing on The Resident Season 6 Episode 6 not only with Bell, but with AJ, Conrad, and Cade.

Conrad assisted Bell when he got the call that Tracy’s daughter, Max, wasn’t feeling well. Since Tracy is a huge donor to the hospital, they wanted to give her the VIP treatment, but that isn’t why they all stuck around. Conrad was determined to figure out what was causing Max’s rapid liver failure—and had to come to terms with the fact that they might never know—while AJ got involved by checking Tracy to see if she was a viable candidate to donate a piece of her liver and noticing a problem with her heart valve. 

Typically, Tracy wouldn’t be allowed to donate in her condition, but since time was running out and they had no other options, AJ accepted the risk. 

Somehow, everything turned out okay, even with Ian, the best specialist in town, doing the surgery completely high. I truly loved the scene where Tracy looked down on Chastain because it was underfunded only to call the best of the best and see him in the hallway. Yes, even a public hospital can have the cream of the crop!

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Now, back to Ian’s addiction—I was waiting for something to go wrong, but obviously, that wouldn’t be ideal for an episode where Bell was rushing to get to his wedding. It is concerning nonetheless because Ian is getting careless. When he ran out of pills, he shot up the drug instead and then put a young girl in grave danger. One of these days, it will get the best of him. 

His behavior in the OR was definitely suspicious, and I’m hoping either Dr. Devi or Jessica will say something. The only way Ian gets caught is if someone speaks up or it leads a catastrophe, so I’m hoping, for everyone’s sake, it’s the former. And though I know it’s hard to speak up against one of the best pediatric surgeons, this is the second time Ian has just been “off” during surgery, so it warrants a mention.

Once Bell and AJ were able to stabilize Tracy, they were able to get to the wedding venue. Somehow, AJ and Leela got there before Randolph did, even though he left the surgery early, but I’m not going to question it. 

Bell was shocked that everyone was still around, but Kit assured him that she told the guests he was worth the wait. Why are they so cute?

Their vows couldn’t be more perfect, as Kit admitted that if she was to be wrong about something in life, she was glad it was her initial feelings about Bell. Who knew that when they started out as colleagues that they would become soulmates?

Meanwhile, Bell’s speech hit the nail on the head when he addressed his journey into becoming the marvelous man he is today, a huge credit to Kit in the process. 

Then, they kissed and danced and lived happily ever after. 

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Jake not only officiated the wedding, but he was also the entertainment, which, honestly, is a smart way to save money and make things much more personal! I’m glad he was included in the wedding because part of Bell’s redemption arc has been making amends with those he hurt and being a better stepfather and grandfather in the present day. 

Gigi and Sammi were the sweetest flower girls, and Conrad was on hand as a doting father, though, he was without Cade. 

Remember that thing about Chastain being home to dedicated doctors? Well, Cade went the extra mile by skipping the wedding and staying behind at the hospital to be there for Max when she woke up. She wanted to be the familiar face to assure her that her mother was going to be just fine—and she even brushed up on her ASL to make the moment extra special. And Max’s reaction said it all; it’s why they do what they do. 

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Cade’s absence from the wedding allowed Conrad and Billie to share a very intimate dance. And boy, was it telling. While they are just friends, there’s definitely an unspoken connection between the two of them, but neither of them wants to be the one to admit it or say it out loud likely because they’re afraid of ruining this good thing that they’ve built. Billie was also Nic’s best friend, so it feels a little taboo, but at the end of the day, Nic would want the best for Conrad and Gigi, and honestly, that isn’t Cade. 

Cade is great, but it doesn’t feel right…not in the way it felt when Conrad and Billie wrapped their arms around each other and just basked in the moment

Conrad even said that Billie is always there for them, no matter what. When Conrad had to run to the ER, she took Gigi and Sammie to pick out flower girl dresses without any question. She’s happy to be the girl that he relies on because she wants to be in his and Gigi’s life. 

The conversation between Sammie and Gigi in the car was also telling as Gigi doesn’t seem too crazy about Cade. She admitted that her dad’s new girlfriend is nice, but she’s not Nic. The closest thing to Nic is Billie, who can always tell her about her mother and guide her in the way that she knows Nic would have. It just makes sense. 

Also, if I wasn’t on Team Billie before, the promo for the upcoming episode (in two weeks) definitely converted me because jealousy is an ugly color. In the clip, Cade confronted Conrad about Billie after seeing a photo of them dancing, which is weird since she knows that they are good friends and this would be considered normal. Why would she immediately jump to something romantic happening? I guess subconsciously Cade also knows that Conrad isn’t her soulmate. 

What did you think of the show’s 100th episode, directed by Manish Dayal, who plays Pravesh? Did you think Kit and Bell’s wedding was perfect? What do you think will happen with Ian? Do you like where they are taking the Conrad and Billie storyline?

Congrats again to Mr. Voss and Mrs. Bell!

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