#does it ever drive u crazy just how fast the night changes...

[halforcdad]

Really loving how the show is exploring the beginning of Kate and Lucy's relationship and all the insecurities that still lurk in the shadows of honeymoon bliss. There's a lot to love in 2x02:

Kate blurting out, “I want to tell my boss we’re dating,” and Lucy being completely thrown off. It’s Kate’s version of “I want to be intimate,” and Lucy pointing at the coffee shop and going, “Here???”

Lucy being a supportive, stabilizing force for Kate only for us to find out she's equally as freaked out and worried later in her own time (says it to Jesse and then, as pointed out very nicely here, she punches her girlfriend's boss's arm then tries to recover by nervously complimenting his corny apron).

"No, no it's not fine, Lucy... You make it look so easy," is giving "You're always doing nice things for me... I just wanted to show my appreciation." (Both of them feeling like they're not doing enough/doing it as well as the other and trying to do something big to make sure they're reciprocating properly, resulting in them making "mistakes" they feel the need to apologize for.)

2x02 is likely an intentional callback/parallel to 1x07 to show how far they've come:

Kate hesitantly whispering in a dark corner about being compartmented  after Lucy invited her out in front of people vs. Kate, in public, outright saying she wants to introduce Lucy to her boss and coworkers and inviting her to the barbeque (and wanting Lucy's input)

Lucy being all hush-hush with Ernie in the empty hallway vs. Lucy rambling loudly to Jesse about her girlfriend possibly losing her position because of conflict of interest concerns while walking down that same hallway (and then the bullpen) now full of coworkers

Kate not wanting anyone at work, especially Lucy’s team, to find out about them (”Ernie’s not people”) vs. Kate jumping at the chance to ask Jesse for advice despite him giving her an out (in general, Jesse, who labelled Kate 'the Mean Girl™️' in the pilot, now watching her lament over her own incompetence because of a silly misunderstanding all while making silly faces and asking him how to not piss off his teammate/little sister/friend)

"You make it look so easy." "We don't have to do this today." "No, no, I want to, it's just—it's a lot for me,"

is a less combative version of,

"I'm trying to do this your way, you know, be all expressive and smiley, it's just—it's hard for me to be-" "Human?" "I'm trying here, Lucy."

They're both self-deprecating scenes for Kate. She admits she's embarrassed by herself in 1x07 and we see it in 2x02 after she confesses that this is the first time she's ever introduced a girlfriend to her coworkers. In 1x07, it's like Kate's begging Lucy to see her and understand her. In 2x02, it feels more like deep shame (especially when she looks down at "It's a lot for me") over disappointing and failing Lucy again after saying she’d do things differently this time. Lucy, who’s the most amazing woman she’s ever met, who’s crazy about her, who’s still trying to reassure her when Kate can’t even do something as simple as correct her boss when he assumes she’s dating a guy. 

A big difference is that in one, Kate knows she hurt Lucy and is delivering a necessary apology after a disagreement and in the other, Kate thinks she’s hurt Lucy, even though Lucy's tells her it's fine. Kate still insists that it's not, is quick to say “it’s my fault”, and is stressing out big time over a small mistake. It also feels like the difference between the two Kacy scenes is this feeling of Kate “has to” vs. Kate “wants to”. S1 Kate is sharing because she messed up and is trying to cling onto the potential this relationship has and S2 Kate already knows the pain of losing Lucy to her own bad choices and wants to be better (1x07 ends with Kate in that state because she was prompted, but in 2x02 she starts the episode already having decided on her own that she wants to involve Lucy).

In 1x07, Lucy’s hurt and upset, so even when Kate’s being vulnerable (after Lucy offered up some vulnerability first) and turning her assumptions on their head, she lashes out. Ernie’s advice earlier in the episode is light-hearted ribbing, but also coated in the fact that maybe Lucy was wrong to make assumptions from her own insecurities. She can’t be sympathetic towards Kate just yet. Eventually, she recognizes the effort Kate’s putting in and agrees to terms that’ll make her the most comfortable. Kate’s asking for a lot of things in this scene: forgiveness, understanding, another chance, time. 

In 2x02, Lucy can clearly see Kate's distress and realizes the big leap Kate's trying to make for her, for them. Sees the workplace stakes 1x07 Kate might have been worried about and spirals a little too before Jesse course-corrects her. When Kate admits how new this type of milestone is for her, despite it being something Lucy's wanted since s1, she prioritizes Kate's comfort and says they don't have to do this today. It's only when Kate makes it absolutely clear that this is something she wants to do, something they both want, that Lucy switches the type of support she offers.

Kate puts herself out there, lets herself be vulnerable, and Lucy meets her halfway: in 1x07 when she agrees to being a secret and in 2x02 when she's supporting Kate's decision to be transparent and open about them.

The first is a compromise in the dark, in the closed-door break room tucked in the corner of the office, after their coworkers have gone home. Lucy flirts and teases, but she walks away, leaving Kate to chase after her. It obviously means a lot to both of them, but they don't say that out loud, instead choosing to be all coy about it and deflecting. They probably spend the night together, Kate showing her appreciation in the comfort of her own home.

The second is a reminder and a promise that Kate isn't alone anymore because they're in a serious, committed relationship. Lucy reaches out, leaves no room for doubt as she links their hands together, and tells Kate earnestly that she's right there by her side, that she's here to stay no matter what. In the light of day, out in the open, on their way to meet Kate's coworkers. Then, she walks with her into the bbq, stands by her the whole time, and uses that Lucy Tara charm on everyone. And Kate repays all that by being brave, by being openly sweet, loving, and affectionate with Lucy in front of everyone.

#ncis hawaii #ncis hawai'i #kacy #lucy tara #kate whistler #does it ever drive you crazy just how fast the night changes #im choosing to see subtext in 'you make it look so easy' dont fight me ill win #im gonna lose my mind if i think any harder about these two eps #theres layers to this! #these episodes are best friends do not separate them #im now obsessed with 2x02 all the kacy conversations + jesse were so good #these two are truly so so cute but also so so stupid how do you not see how in love yall are #like whistler of course lucy is crazy for you shes been down to clown since the beginning #and lucy the woman who grovelled at ur feet and serenaded u isnt going to be scared away by all you can eat breakfast buffet #i love curtis but he really was there in the thick of it for 1x20 and didnt get a gay vibe at all from either lucy or whistler #truly the type of straight man who would unironically wear a flavorful bbq ingester apron and obsess over tongs #can you tell 1x07 is one of my favorite s1 episodes

[scarlett-witch-simp]

Old ot4 Vs New ot4

#does it ever drive u crazy #just how fast the night changes #liam payne #zayn mailk #one direction #harry styles #one direction reunion #niall horan #louis tomlinson #logan paul #Logan Paul podcast

[richarlisonny]

graham potter's chelsea behind no longer graham potter's brighton on the table

#does it ever drive u crazy...... just how fast the night changes......

[onedirecton]

My cousin got married today so it’s only a matter of time until I start getting the ‘so when are YOU getting married???’ questions

#to quote one direction : we’re only getting older baby does it ever drive u crazy just how fast the night changes 🫠 #help I only have my sister as a buffer and one older cousin I’m doomed

[harriertail]

according to my ao3 my og tumblr name was rook-tail...

#Does it EVER DRIVE U CRAZY JUST HOW FAST THE NIGHT CHANGES???? #going from canon wc name to trying to find my ‘’artiste’’ name #rooktail was taken i think... #maybe one day if i ever combine the shitshow of my main acc and the secret furrybait shit ill change it #but harriers/harriertail suits me #but christ the nostalgia (??) i just got for rook-tail.... #rookie... #terrierhail after dark

[beeprich]

I just noticed the way they framed them walking to the barrens in that single file line and I’m crying

#does it ever drive u crazy just how fast the night changes etc etc #itlb

[tfshouldidohere]

painting my nails at midnight reminds me of 16yr old Tachi who had her life together n was an honor student w long painted nails n was actually hydrated n had time to read fanfics AND study everyday like what happened to her wHat 😭😭

#this is just like when #1D said #smthnsmthnsonglyricsmthn #we're only getting older baby #does it ever drive u crazy #just how fast the night changes #tfshouldirambles

[wanghedi]

One direction is literally so good and ive never been to one of their concerts and i never will blwoing up this whole building

#i love midnight memories the album she doesnt get enough credit i think #like the fan favourite is four and mitam is important bc its the disbandment album and tmh and uan were 1d at their peak #but what about my girl midnight memories what about her. it has best song ever its literally best song ever #best song ever makes me really sad now i would give anything to go back 10 years and hear this in concert #wait omg midnight memories is turning 10 this year holy shit. its literally does it ever drive u crazy just how fast the night changes #sidney talks shit #1d

[belovedcherie]

this is a miraculous ladybug blog i swear (she says while reblogging her fifth proseka post of the day)

#does it ever drive u crazy........... just how fast the night changes 😔 #cherie's chats

[wikitpowers]

does it ever drive u crazy? just how fast the night changes~~~

#hello how are u #bc i aint too good #crying my eyes out currently #they grow up so fast :’((( #how are they gonna be 18 in twp IM SORRY :’(( #kit herondale #ty blackthorn #kit x ty #kitty #the dark artifices #the wicked powers #tda #twp #tsc

[boag]

Does it ever drive u crazy just how fast the night changes……………

#LOLLLL #3 and a half years….. #diary #moi

[richarlisonny]

brentford have conceded three goals in ten minutes........ they were two-nil up i'm

#does it ever drive u crazy...... just how fast the night changes...... #astbre

[mikeandike]

does it ever drive u crazy just how fast the night changes

#newsies #newsies uk #newsies bway #ike newsies #mike newsies #mush newsies #jack kelly #davey jacobs #kath plumber #henry newsies #jojo newsies #race higgins #crutchie newsies #romeo newsies #smalls newsies #sniper newsies #sniper i miss u #specs newsies #les jacobs #buttons newsies #elmer newsies #splasher newsies #albert newsies #finch newsies #i miss them #help

[pixiecaps]

does it ever drive u crazy just how fast the night changes

[boltgunkiller-archive]

does it ever drive u crazy just how fast the night changes…

#look at them #look real closely #do you see it #the LOVE in their eyes #k. #CAUSE I FUCKING DO #they’re still married to this day and have friday date nights and honestly idgaf they are just in love #ahdhfhfhehfh. #gleeposting

[depressedraisin]

not to be /that/ person but can u imagine if miles does come for the AM set at glasto this year and alex welcomes him on stage "our friend mr. miles kane everybody" and he walks on stage hugs everyone hugs al we haven't seen them properly together in 5 years they haven't been on stage since la cigale and then they'd play 505 like they've done in '07 and '13 and now back there again 10 years later does it ever drive u crazy just how fast the night changes or some shit idk

#it's delulu hours again friends #but i Know mi and am wouldn't disappoint us #al coming to one of miles' tour gigs later this year to throw in a bit of standing next to me would also be swell just sayin #but 505 or no 505 im genuinely so excited for the summer #both for AM's gigs (hope they play some new songs) #and Miles' touring one man band #miles Kane #arctic monkeys #alex turner