EEAC Presents:

THE ERICA AND GARY THEORY!

After reviewing my notes form this season of Early Edition, I have developed a theory which may explain exactly what has been happening with Erica Paget and our hero Gary Hobson.

First, you may have noticed this so called "Relationship" thing developing. Many believe that it is supposed to be permanent, but I recall an interview with Kyle in which he and Alex Taub clearly state the "Gary would not be getting into a permanent relationship." So, Erica should be moving on at some point right? Right?
I'm not going to get into the real life official political reasons for Kristy's arrival and such, but here is a nice theory as to the so called "relationship" developing on the show.

I've split it into three major players, one minor.

Erica: She has either been using mind control, or has been blackmailing Marissa. Most likely blackmail. She wants Gary bad so she has devised a evil plan to get him.

Marissa: She's the victim of Erica's corruption. Has anyone noticed that she's been, well, kind of mean to Gary this season. Watch carefully, whenever Erica and Marissa are talking to Gary, Marissa has taken her side. This leaves Gary going "Huh?" and shooting hurt looks at Marissa. Yet, whenever it's been Gary talking to Marissa about a paper problem, she gladly covers for him!
Gary trusts Marissa, so he listens to her wisdom. To bad she's under Erica's control. She keeps saying to Gary, "You like her don't you?" Gary keeps denying it, thank god. Slowly, he's being turned to the so called dark side. If Marissa didn't accuse him of falling for Erica, he wouldn't be! She's putting peer pressure on him. He starting to think he likes her because Marissa is so smart, she must be seeing what he doesn't! Poor Marissa is probably constantly having her life threatened by Erica.

Gary: Poor guy, doesn't even realize what's going on! It's bad enough that Erica's bratty little spawn knows about the paper, Gary's having head games played on him by his best friend and partner, Marissa. Want to see how many problems Gary has to face this year?
Chuck is gone, and he left the bar in shambles.
He still knows almost NOTHING about the paper.
He knows even less about the Cat.
He still has to run around and save the city on a daily basis.
Erica is playing head games with him.
Marissa is playing head games on him.
Erica's son knows about the paper, and it's always bad when someone else knows about the paper, look what happened when Chuck went solo!
So our hero is going to end up so confused he'll have a mental break down in the middle of trying to save someone. Our he's going to get caught in a deadly situation and not be able to get out of it.
Erica, on the other hand, is waiting for her moment to slide a piece of paper over to him.
Gary: "What's this?"
Erica: "Just a supply form that needs your signature..."
[Gary signs the paper while glancing at his watch.]
Erica: "Ha Ha Ha! That was a marriage certificate! Your mine now! Ha Ha Ha."
Gary: "WHAT!"


So, as you can see, the whole thing is just an evil plot by Erica to get Gary. Simple huh?

Any thoughts on this theory, any thing you'd like to add, you comments, as always, are appreciated.
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