Scorpion season 3 episode 22 review: Did Walter fire Paige?
While we realize that there was another dangerous, important mission at the center of Scorpion season 3 episode 22 on Monday night, we’ll be the first to admit that our attention was mostly on something else: The fact that over the course of the episode, Walter started to remember some of what Paige said to him while he was out in space early on this season. (Ironic, given that tonight’s episode “Strife on Mars” also had a space theme.)
Here is one of the big questions that we’ve long had about some of those memories — were they genuine from Paige’s point of view? There’s an argument to be made here that she loved Paige, and that is why she said what she did. However, there is another argument to be made here that she said what he wanted to hear to motivate him to stay alive, but that’s not really the point for now. The main point is that Walter remembering this put both he and Paige in quite a pickle, since all of a sudden he found himself emotionally overcome to the point where it distracted him from the mission at hand. There were funny moments that came with it, but serious consequences, as well.
Oh, and we should make it clear that everyone else knew about about what Walter went through, as well. When Walter started to realize that near the end of the episode, things were even more awkward … especially when Sylvester had to pass along the news that Walter was making out with his hand at one point. On more of a serious level, Ralph went to his mother and asked her if she really did mean what she said to Walter; after all, he bought whatever she was selling to him, and maybe this was no coincidence at all.
We’ll get to the end of this story in just a moment, since in spite of however much fun we had with the two parties here, the ending was certainly sad.
Toby’s bachelor party
In the wake of everything that happened with the mission, the guys didn’t exactly have a wild and crazy night. In the words of Cabe, “this party sucks.” Paige insisted that she had a gift coming, and this eventually came in the form of a magician. Let’s just say that this didn’t go all that well. (Why did Paige think hiring him would actually work?)
Oh, and Happy got Toby Dick framed for him! It’s a sign that she is doing what she can in order to make their future home feel like that, even if she wasn’t fond of all of his stuff. All of this was fun, but then, as we mentioned earlier, we had the ending.
Walter’s decision
After feeling embarrassed, Walter decided that he was going to fire Paige. He gave her plenty of money, but he completely abandoned his heart. This was devastating, and not the sort of growth we expected from him. She was enraged, and understandably so.
Why did he do this? It was probably easier to have her hate him than getting rejected, but if Walter wants to fix this, he better REALLY fix it. He has to earn Paige back; she deserves that from him after this emotional blindside.
Overall
One of the most important episodes of the show in a rather long time, especially since Walter and Paige started to take a step forward. Unfortunately, that step forward veered off course thanks to that devastating ending. Grade: B+.
Alex
April 18, 2017 @ 2:00 pm
She was enraged, and understandably so. Really? This is your point of view, i think he did a right thing! Hes boss there and he hire paige for one reason only, and shes done her job. Shes almost useless now, and she should be gratefull to him for helping her and her son, coz if walter didnt help her she would still have a “sick” kid. so stupid point of view guys.. bdw shes useless now in team scorpion, and one more thing, walter made her feel special and he was thankfull to her when he find her a better job with 2x more money, one year for two. so at least she could kiss him and thank him. but no she thinks shes the boss there..
Nicole
April 19, 2017 @ 4:33 am
God your an idiot she isn’t enraged about the money or the job. They are a family not just a professional team and he just essentially kicked her out of the family. Also her son relies on the team for help in understanding himself and he was taken that away from the Ralphs. She doesn’t think she’s boss there just knows exactly what he’s kicking her out of instead of simply telling her her job has been completed. If this needs to be explained to you and you can’t see it on your own especially in a setting that is specifically designed to allow you to see this, then you must be as emotionally stunted as Walter.
Aleksandar Živanović
April 19, 2017 @ 11:29 am
Ur right Nicole! But im trying to look at this from Walter’s angle. He does not to watch women he loves every single day without any chance of getting in relationship with her. So he found a reason to “fire” her, and tried to help as much as he could. She should respect him for everything hes done for her and Ralph for past few years. And he only fire her from job, not their friendship. Ralph can also enjoy with experts in Elia firm. Do you remember why he said: “no relationships are allowed im team scorpion”? Try to put yourself in his position, how would you feel if you need to work with a guy you love endlessly, and you know that he said he loves you but that was lie to help you only.. After that im sure you couldnt be im same room with him. Imagine Walter working at his best with Paige walking all time around. They are still a family, walter still thinks that. But working together, seing each other every day would have devastating consenquences for his job performance. Im sorry, my english writing skill is not that good. :) im looking forward for your answer Nicole.
Nomatter
April 19, 2017 @ 10:18 pm
But what do you mean “She did her job?” Walter is still a million years away from being functionable.
Aleksandar Živanović
April 19, 2017 @ 11:12 pm
The fact is that Walter can never be normal, but he knew that long time ago. He wanted Paige to teach him basics. Its same like when i talk with you how love looks like, i can teach you how to be prepared and what you could expect but you need to try it on your own and learn from it. Paige teach him that, noe he can do most things with that knowlede. Thats ehy i think hers job is well done. Cheers
Unaffiliated Voter
April 18, 2017 @ 3:40 am
Why are the writers jerking the fans around like this with Walter and Paige? If they’re going to get them together, do it already! They better at least try and rekindle their relationship after Toby and Happy get married…which I predict will happen before the end of Season 3.