Ep 4. Veronica:

Desmond's season 2 episode 4, named Veronica, primarily follows the character of Veronica (played by actress Andree Bernard) as she navigates certain personal and professional obstacles that are thrown at her. The episode kicks off with Veronica cautiously walking through the doors of a job agency, hoping to land a job interview. As she fills out forms, we learn that she's been unemployed for a while and hasn't had much luck in landing a job. But, the job agency perks her up by informing her that they would like to set up an interview for her with a local hospital as a nursing assistant.

The job interview scene is quite intense, featuring Veronica arriving late due to an unexpected car issue and looking quite flustered. While sitting in front of the hospital staff, including an imposing chief nurse who grills Veronica with various questions, Veronica begins to second guess whether or not she is the right candidate for the job. Despite her initial nerves, the interview goes quite well, and the chief nurse grants Veronica the job. This is a huge win for Veronica, who feels incredibly relieved and grateful to finally have steady employment.

In the meantime, Veronica's personal life seems to be on shaky ground. Mr. Bridges (played by actor Norman Beaton) is busy trying to make amends with his wife, and in the process, has been staying at Veronica's flat. Although initially happy to have Mr. Bridges around while she is job hunting, Veronica starts to feel crowded and trapped in her own home. The two have several conversations throughout the episode, during which Veronica expresses her displeasure at Mr. Bridges overstepping his boundaries and intruding upon her personal space. Mr. Bridges, on the other hand, apologizes for his behavior and admits that he is only staying with Veronica because he has nowhere else to go. This conflict ends up serving as the primary source of drama for the episode, as the two continue to bicker and butt heads over who has the right to stay in Veronica's apartment.

Overall, Desmond's season 2 episode 4 strikes a good balance between exploring Veronica's professional and personal life, without necessarily focusing too much on one or the other. There's a certain sense of realism and relatability to Veronica's story that makes the episode stand out, particularly among the various other character-driven narratives of the series. Andree Bernard delivers a truly poignant performance as Veronica, embodying both her vulnerability and tough spirit with ease. Meanwhile, Norman Beaton's Mr. Bridges proves to be a fine supporting character, eliciting both sympathy and frustration as the audience struggles to understand his true motives.

Ultimately, Desmond's season 2 episode 4, Veronica, is a solid entry in the series that shows viewers just how talented the cast and crew can be when it comes to character-driven storytelling. It isn't necessarily the most exciting or action-packed episode, but it's still one that fans of the show are sure to appreciate and enjoy.