Down With Love Episode 6: It’s the start of something new~

“Actually, the people who don’t like to bother others, and don’t say anything afterward, are the hardest to figure out. Because people who wanna do something for you have no idea what to do.” – Yang Guo

The reappearance of Yang Guo’s father, Yang BoTong, has started the beginnings of a feud between YuPing and Yang Guo, causing her to turn more to KeZhong for aid and support.

Although the return of a long lost father would be a joyous event, his appearance brought more financial headaches on our Yang sisters. For years, Yang BoTong has been making a living as a famous interior designer, as well as persuading his female clients to buy some of his supernatural accessories to increase one’s luck and wealth.

Shortly after the family reunion, Yang BoTong runs into legal issues; the prosecutor is none other than one of YuPing’s wealthy clients.

Thus sparks the beginnings of a possible feud between Yang Guo and YuPing, our unrequited couple. Although this may appear to be the standard argument and frustrated mood between a couple, it is not without meaning. Yang Guo, being the kind-hearted and devoted daughter, is eager to take her father’s debt as her own and pay it all back. However, YuPing believes that she will be committing many years of her life to this task, and will still be unable to pay back the debt. Unwilling to see her suffer because of her father, YuPing decides to return to his original cold-hearted lawyer personnel, refusing to answer to Yang Guo’s cries of help even though deep down he wants to help her in any way he can.

Both individuals have made sacrifices and actively complicated their lives in order to help their loved ones; Yang Guo to protect her father financially and YuPing to rid nuisances in Yang Guo’s life. Clearly, both characters express the same kind of love, but in different ways and towards different individuals.

However, YuPing’s new cruel treatment and lack of concern towards Yang Guo is causing her to turn to her friend: KeZhong. While YuPing persists in his refusal to aid Yang Guo, KeZhong readily steps up and loans Yang Guo the necessary amount to pay of her father’s debt while giving her all the time necessary to pay him back, (no interest included). This is a dream come true for Yang Guo. And because of this, will we see a development between Yang Guo and KeZhong that involves something more than just seeking advice from a close friend? How will YuPing react to this potential development? Will he accept it or fight back and confess to Yang Guo? We may soon find out in the next episode.

Highlights from the show:

All tied up…again

Deeming her father a troublesome man not worthy of her trust, Yang Duo decides to tie herself to her dad for a 24/7 surveillance, no exceptions. And bathroom breaks? She forces one of the younger lawyers to accompany her old man. Definitely a loving relationship between father and daughter.

Friendship and womanhood

In preparation for her business trip to China with KeZhong, Yang Guo makes her friend YanLing bring her a suitcase in the middle of the night. Although Yang Guo is expecting an empty luggage to fill with her necessities, she is in for a surprise, as YanLing fills it with some “necessities” that Yang Guo is currently lacking.
Yang Guo: Hey, aren’t you tired of acting with Xiao Lei (Friend’s boyfriend)? You guys took 30 minutes just to say good-bye! I thought the person going abroad to China for work was you, not me.
YanLing: You’re the one to talk. You suddenly told me to lend you a suitcase. I was planning to go to a hot spring in Yang Ming Mountain with Xiao Lei.
Yang Guo: Are you crazy? It’s so hot and you guys want to go a hot spring?! *opens suitcase and finds a lot of lingerie; gasps and stares* What are you giving to me?!
YanLing: Don’t say that your best friend doesn’t support you. These “war armor” are for you, free of charge! Hope you’re successful!
Yang Guo: *picks up the thong* Eh, wearing this to “war”, you’ll just capture a shadow (literal translation. She basically says the only thing you’ll get is evilness).
YanLing: *gasp* Stop pretending to be so innocent. Besides KeZhong, there’s no other guys you can make a move on. Why don’t you think. You were just recently employeed, and just based on experience and capability, you’re thinking about going abroad already? Stop dreaming! But, he’s taking you with him. Isn’t this obvious enough? You should pursue this!
Yang Guo: Aiya! Stop forcing me to make a fool of myself. How could he be interested in me?
YanLing: Hey. That’s the perspective your Dad should have. Why is he so nice to you if he’s not interested? What a joke! How come he didn’t let me borrow $1 million TWD ($31,000) for me to spend? And, if you really do become his wife, you won’t have to pay it back!
Yang Guo: Aiya! That’s impossible. It’s not like I don’t know that the kind of girls he likes is totally different from me.
YanLing: Stop being so unsure. Who cares if you’re his type. It doesn’t matter! What matters is if there’s feeling! Aiya. Rest assured, with me as your general, you’ll definitely win. Concerning whether or not you’re his type… *picks up a lingerie*
Yang Guo: *scratches head and looks away*
YanLing: …that’s just the excuse men come up with, but…here, catch *tosses it to Yang Guo*
Yang Guo: Argh! *takes the lingerie off her head and throws it on the bed*
YanLing: *rummages in the luggage* As long as there’s feeling, fireworks will immediately start popping out! This is what all the ancient philosophers said: what matters is the time and location. This is it! *shows off a pink, translucent lingerie*
Yang Guo: *does a double take (disgusted)*
YanLing: Presenting the “Ideal Love Outfit”. I was wearing this when I seduced Xiao Lei.
Yang Guo: Oh *still disgusted*
YanLing: Let me tell you. At midnight, right when KeZhong falls asleep, wear this and race into his arms while crying.
Yang Guo: Yeah, right. I’m not crying.
YanLing: You HAVE to cry! You have to cry and say: *cuddles and viciously shakes Yang Guo* “So scary! Brother Qi, I just had a really scary nightmare! I’m so scared!” And then, open your eyes, stare at him, and blink your eyes.
Yang Guo: *blinks eyes*
YanLing: And, if you can, squeeze out some tears. And then, I won’t believe you if you say he doesn’t have any feelings for you! And then… *moves in for a kiss*
Yang Guo: What are you doing?! You’re so disgusting! *shoves her off of her*
YanLing: You’re so useless! Good thing I came prepared!
Yang Guo: You have more?!
YanLing: The “Tiger-skin outfit”! This suits your style, right? And… *takes out the whip*

Down With Love Episode 5: Hyping up the Love

Yang Guo tries out her new hair clip

The drama essence present in any Taiwanese drama appears again in this episode. Teeming with emotions of love, hatred, and anger, the characters question the meaning and expression of different kinds of love, from parental love, to romantic love, to love between friends. A limited amount of comic relief was incorporated in this episode.  A love hate-relationship has blossomed between YuPing and Yang Guo. Although YuPing is attracted to Yang Guo, he refuses to acknowledge his affections, mainly due to the fact that he believes she’s a lesbian. Instead, YuPing tries to keep Yang Guo close to him by making ridiculous and spontaneous requests. And with a little criticism and mockery, Yang Guo always leaves confused and frustrated.

Perhaps this is YuPing’s way of showering her with love. Perhaps it’s his way of hiding his affections by not acknowledging them. He pushes Yang Guo away from him, but keeps her close enough for him to see her again if needed.

Yang Guo also has a way of revealing her feelings towards YuPing. She is immensely interested in YuPing’s love life. Although she disapproves of him dating six girls at once, she defends the girls whenever she can, most likely to retaliate YuPing’s inhumane treatment towards them. She immediately becomes curious at any HuiFan-related news. Good thing that she does not need to search far, because the news comes to her. Just the one of the many privileges a person gets from being close friends with the friends of a star. In addition, although Yang Guo hates YuPing because she can’t understand him, she does not push him away when he’s trying to make up with her. And YuPing, in turn, is willing to do anything for her forgiveness.

As for KeZhong, he is starting to have more appearances in the drama, and has clearly established himself as the individual to seek help from whenever faced with a love dilemma. Perhaps, because of his aloof but kind personality, he resembles a care-taker, and is thus is easy to talk to about deep and personal feelings.

For instance, in a conversation with KeZhong, although YuPing seems to be a nuisance in Yang Guo’s life, he actually understands a lot about her. He reveals that, in his perspective, Yang Guo is a caring and thoughtful individual (he definitely rarely reflects this perspective in his interactions with her). KeZhong sensed that YuPing has become different after HuiFan left; that YuPing might have a deeper understanding of Yang Guo that borderlines between a close friendship and a love relationship.

Yang Guo runs into her long lost father, and later brings her sister Yang Duo to meet him

Ella Chen is extremely talented in developing the complexity of her character Yang Guo. Yang Guo sympathizes and quickly forgives people; she’s easily amused and always brightens the mood with her humor and naivety. Despite the humor and comic relief she provides, Yang Guo is serious and whole-hearted in her relationships (hence, she disapproves of YuPing cheating on six girls at once). While most would hold a grudge against their parents, Yang Guo is able to forgive her father even after he orphaned and left them with a huge debt. Father and daughter are reunited in a tearful, sympathetic reunion years after separation. One would have to struggle to ignore the empathy felt from watching the lead actress struggling to speak and hold back tears as her face contorts and her voice cracks.

However, HuiFan is different. Unaware of his change of heart, she returns to Taiwan in attempt to get back together with YuPing. Although she states that YuPing is her encouragement and the reason why she pushes herself in the acting realm, YuPing remains cold and indifferent. However, towards the end, his expressions change: he becomes annoyed, and seems to be mentally questioning why he’s having this conversation with HuiFan.

HuiFan is unable to convince him and ends up sounding flustered, yet confident that he’ll choose her. However, when he doesn’t choose her, she cracks because she cannot accept reality. Despite her position as the-persistent-ex-girlfriend-that-anyone-can-hate-with-a-burning-passion, Chen ZiHan cannot make the audience sympathize with her. She cannot cry whole-heartedly when the situation calls for it. Instead, she complains and rejects reality with a broken heart; she still hopes to get back together with YuPing even after his repeated rejections. HuiFan is a simple character: although she is persistent and stubborn, she’s also fragile and powerless, and desperately in love with YuPing, which is hypocritical and despicable of her.

Highlights from the show

The Epic Break up

YuPing calls out Yang Guo to help him break up with his

One of the few comic relief moments in this episode. YuPing finds himself in a relationship with an overly enthusiastic and clingy woman who wears exaggerated, flowery clothing. YuPing is clearly uncomfortable in every interaction he has with her, and purposely ignores her if possible. But, how can you possibly begin to distance yourself to someone who’s so obsessed with you that she’s already planned out your future with her? DWL offers a possible solution: call up your best girl-friend and present her as your actual girlfriend.

“Wanna come to my house after work?”

YuPing attempts to convince KeZhong that hiring Yang Guo as a maid will be a big mistake

KeZhong offers Yang Guo another job: a maid at his house. YuPing envisions Yang Guo cleaning KeZhong’s house. However, there is a twist: he imagines Yang Guo, in a cute maid outfit, massaging KeZhong as he relaxes along with other various sexual implications. As he comes out of his daydream, YuPing attempts to convince KeZhong that hiring Yang Guo as a maid will be the biggest mistake of his life:
YuPing: NO! *grabs Yang Guo’s mouth*
Yang Guo: What are you doing? *swiping away YuPing’s germs*
YuPing: KeZhong, you can’t be serious about making Yang Guo go to your house to clean, right? Last time at my house, she was cleaning the drapes. You know how she cleaned them? With the vacuum cleaner! The whole thing came crashing down! My God! And another time, she’s cleaning the windows, she broke the frame. And you know what happened? It came crashing down on the Obasan who lives downstairs! And is the Obasan still alive?
Yang Guo: Wei! I already fixed it, ok? And that Obasan is still alive…
YuPing: I don’t care. And you know what else? I have a huge statue in my house. You remember right?
KeZhong: Yeah. David.
YuPing: That statue’s hand fell off! I think your house has more precious items than mine. You don’t want your priceless antiques to turn into…GARBAGE, right?!
Yang Guo: Wei! I already explained the statue thing. And you accepted the excuse!
YuPing: Then what about my socks?
Yang Guo: The cat took it.
YuPing: And that underwear with a hole in it?
Yang Guo: A cockroach ate it.
YuPing: And…oh yeah. Once she was washing my Cashmere…She washed my Cashmere until it shrank to…
Yang Guo: AAAAHH! *picks up tray and hits YuPing*
Note: The whole tray part actually didn’t happen; it was all part of Yang Guo’s imagination. We have no idea how the conversation really ended.

Down With Love: Episode 4

Ella delivering huge teddy bears

Cute isn’t it? Don’t be so quick to agree, because these teddy bears are actually criminals in disguise. While on her way to deliver two gigantic teddy bears to the many girlfriends that YuPing is dating, Yang Guo gets flagged down by a police officer. For what you may ask? Because the teddy bears are human-size, and therefore must wear the same safety equipment as a human. (Note to self: Whenever the need to transport over-sized stuffed animals arise, make a friend transport it. This will save you 1. time, 2. an interaction with the police, and 3. the need to pay a ticket.).

Emotional update of the characters: YuPing’s new emotions are becoming overwhelming and are driving him crazy. Yang Guo is getting annoyed and furious with YuPing’s unpredictable behavior, causing her to stay away from him and seek advise from his friend KeZhong. And her sister Yang Duo? Well, she’s screaming her head off that Yang Guo has quit her high-paying job 🙂

Yang Duo’s appearance has increased in this episode of the drama, adding to the love and humor that Down With Love already represents. Although not as famous and well-known as her counterpart Ella Chen (who plays Yang Guo), Kelly Zhang also excells in facial expressions, portraying the role of a loving, yet strict sister. It seems like brilliant exaggerated facial expressions, and the ability to turn an awkward situation into a humorus memory runs in the Yang family.

Both the opening and ending songs were well-chosen, as well as well-written, to fit the need and mood of the drama. Jerry Yan’s song Just Want to Rely On You (就想賴著你) is a bouncy, up-beat song about relying on another person. This fits YuPing’s personality quite well now. Although he refuses to acknowledges his growing attraction to Yang Guo, he clearly wants to keep her close to him as a companion as well as for his own amusement (The children have gone back to live with their mother, but not before suggesting that Yang Guo should marry YuPing. Foreshadowing the ending? Possibly.).

S.H.E’s new song  Only To Love You (只為愛上你) is also an excellent fit as the ending theme song to this series. By referencing elements of nature, such as butterflies and flower petals, the song twists beauty as well as meaning into music. It addresses the need to understand a person, an individual’s transformation in one’s stream of thoughts and actions, and a mutual understanding between the individuals after interacting with that special someone. A meaningful song incorporating both the beauty of the trio’s voices and the presence of a male rapper to remind the audience that a relationship needs two individuals for success.

In the context of the drama, the meaning of this song is not entirely clear at this point. However, it further implies the growing relationship between Yang Guo and YuPing, especially YuPing’s growing dependence and eagerness to spend time with her (I’m sure that only a few unique individuals would actually sacrifice their public image and become humiliated in order to see that special someone happy).

Highlights from the show

To buy the CD? Or not to buy? That is the question…

Yang Duo ponders the costs and benefits of purchasing a CD

This scene does an excellent job in showing Yang Duo’s stingy personality. Although people probably won’t think twice about purchasing a CD, Yang Duo is different. A CD equals a worthless materialistic possession that is not necessary for survival, and thus is a waste of money, says Yang Duo. But, despite repeatedly stating this obvious fact to herself, she cannot leave the store, or even the aisle, without going back to look at the CD. After an hour, Yang Duo leaves, purchasing the CD, but only because the store manager began to suspect her of shoplifting, and gets her vengeance by disorganizing the whole aisle. Way to go, Duo! (NOTE: Yang Duo calculates that the CD, which costs $365 TWD is equivalent to: 1 bag of rice ($130 TWD), 2 tubes of toothpaste ($100 TWD), and 5 boxes of eggs ($135 TWD).)

I must have those free tissues!!!

The chase for...free tissues

After buying that CD, Yang Duo hears that people are passing out FREE TISSUES! But, ironically, as she makes her way closer to the organizers, whom so happen to be Yang Guo and YuPing, they bail and the event stops. Refusing to give up, especially after spending $365 TWD on a CD, Yang Duo pursues the duo in an attempt to claim her share of tissues.
Yang Guo: Why is my sister here?! *runs to go find YuPing* You can go now. We’re almost done, so I can do the rest.
*evacuates*
People waiting in line: They’re gone! I didn’t even get one 😦 This is outrageous.
Yang Duo: IT’S OVER?! WHAT?! BUT, I HAVEN’T GOTTEN ANYTHING YET! I wouldn’t bother if I didn’t spend money to buy that CD. Meanie. I’LL DEFINITELY GET YOU! * O * *rolls up sleeves* STOP! *chases after Yang Guo and YuPing*
Yang Guo: Let’s go! Hurry up!
YuPing: What?
Yang Guo: Hurry up!
YuPing: Why do we need to walk so fast all of a sudden?
Yang Guo: My sister is behind us!
YuPing: Miss Yang?
Yang Guo: Yup
*YuPing’s imagination*
Yang Duo: My turn. So, do you know what the annoying-est thing in my life is? Is it an itch? Infection? Or a weird smell? Actually, they’re all wrong. The most annoying-est thing in my life is YOU, this  cold-hearted lawyer XIANG YUPING! WRITE IT DOWN! *end imagination*
YuPing: D: HURRY UP!!!
Yang Guo: EXCUSE US! PARDON US! EXCUSE US!!!
Yang Duo: STILL RUNNING?! *drops down to pick up free stuff Yang Guo and YuPing are throwing* Mine…mine…
Yang Guo: EXCUSE US! PARDON US! THERE’S A KILLER ON THE LOOSE!
Yang Duo: STOP RUNNING! *drops down to pick up free stuff* …Strange. Where did they disappear to?
*YuPing and Yang Guo hide behind a huge pillar*
YuPing: *panting* Scary. This is more stressful than the time we got kidnapped.
Yang Guo: *laughs*
YuPing: *hits her mouth* What are you laughing at?
Yang Guo: This is funny. How’d you think of throwing free stuff on the ground? Do you think she’s a pigeon? *makes pigeon noises* By the way, why are you so scared of my sister seeing you?
YuPing: Well, whatever happens, I’m still her boss. *holds up a packet of tissue* It’s embarrassing for a boss handing out things like this.
Yang Guo: Hmm… Yup, makes sense. Yup, that’d be a shock.
YuPing: What about you? Why did you run away from your sister?
Yang Guo: Well, I haven’t told my sister that I’ve quit. Don’t misunderstand; I don’t regret it. I’m just not sure how to tell her yet.
YuPing: I…
Yang Guo: So hungry. Let’s go eat lunch. Didn’t you say you’d treat me for lunch? Aren’t you hungry?
YuPing: Let’s go. I’ll carry that for you.
Yang Guo: *hands over box of tissue-packages* Let’s eat hot pot!
YuPing: *throws some packages onto the floor*
Yang Guo: Hey, stop throwing. I’m not a pigeon *picks up packages anyways, both walks out into the open*
Yang Duo: HEY YOU TWO PASSING OUT FREE-STUFF! STAY RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE, AND DON’T MOVE! *gasp* BOSS?! *runs over for a closer look*
YuPing: *drops box*
Yang Guo: *hides behind YuPing, covers her face with packets of tissue*
Yang Duo: *pulls away packets of tissue; gasp* YANG GUO?!
Yang Guo: *screams and runs*
Yang Duo: *screams and chases after Yang Guo* WHY ARE YOU HERE?!
YuPing: *covers face up with packets of tissue*

Down With Love: Episode 3

The many faces of Xiang YuPing (played by actor Jerry Yan)

Episode 3 was one of the most enjoyable, and fast-paced, episodes of the drama by far. Subtle but dramatic transformations in the personalities and perspectives of various characters keep the audience curious as to what is going to happen in the next episode. YuPing’s denial of the real reason behind his varying thoughts and emotions changes the viewer’s image of him in this drama. At times, he is childish and immature. At times, he is charming and sweet. At times, you wonder: I wish I had a man like. No longer is he the cold, ruthless lawyer and boss of the Yang sisters, or the passive guardian of the two children. Rather, YuPing has become more considerate and accepting, willing to spend time with the children to create the aurora of a happy family. Perhaps this is due to his realization of the children’s need for a fatherly figure, or because he is reminded of his childhood without a stable and safe environment. But for whatever the reason, one thing is for sure: the emotionless and inconsiderate lawyer YuPing is becoming warm and humane.

However, we must not forget the powerful effect Yang Guo has on individuals. Yang Guo continually offers aid to help others in any way she can, and it is this altruism that initially perplexes YuPing. Through more interactions with each other, a sense of family develops between Yang Guo, YuPing, and the children. Although both are forbidden to have any feelings for the other, YuPing and Yang Guo may be unable to keep themselves from feeling an emotional connection, and attraction, towards the other. YuPing has already done unimaginable things with Yang Guo, and for Yang Guo and the children of course!), such as riding rollercoasters, watching horror movies, and standing in line to buy Yang Guo’s favorite snack while being humiliated for being such a noob. YuPing is convinced that his concern for Yang Guo is out of gratitude, but we drama addicts all know that this is the beginning of something bigger…and better 😉

In addition, this episode saw the introduction of yet another character: the children’s “long-lost” mother. Turns out she did not die but instead left her children in order to pursue other greatness. Now, four years later, she reappears, requesting legal guardianship over her children with the famous divorce lawyer Xiang YuPing. Will YuPing let her take her children back after years of separation? Will the children even want to live with their mother? All will reveal in the next episode!

Highlights from the show

KIDNAPPED!

In order to threaten YuPing, a trio of bandits kidnapped Yang Guo and the children and held them hostage. The children managed to escape, but will YuPing and Yang Guo manage to escape from the bomb?

To get revenge from escaping running away, the bandits stick a bomb into YuPing’s mouth as they happily walk out of the run-down shed to escape the police. Apparently, the only way to prevent the bomb from exploding within 2 minutes is to hold it with your mouth. Yang Guo narrates the event with exaggerations, but keeps to the basic plotline. She intentionally leaves out the most important detail: her “kiss” with YuPing in an attempt to gain possession of the bomb to fling out of the shed and as far away from them as possible. In a Behind the Scenes special, actress Ella Chen confesses it was one of the most awkward kissing situations she had ever experienced (she had the luxury of “kissing” the famous actor Jerry Yan and…a pair of fake teeth).
Yang Guo: Let me tell you. That bomb was of the latest model. You HAD to put it in you mouth to prevent it from exploding.
Yang Duo: Isn’t that like those bombs from Hollywood movies?
Yang Guo: Exactly! You see, those bandits wanted to kill us with one shot! BUT…at that instant, the boss told those bandits that if they fired, the police would only get here sooner and catch them all! Then, one bandit took a bomb AND STUFFED IT IN THE BOSS’S MOUTH!!! But, he never thought that I, who’s sister yelled at to practice the suona (Chinese oboe) when it only cost $800 TWD…
Yang Duo: Hey! Why are you bringing this up? On with the story!
Yang Guo: Sis, thank God that you forced me to practice otherwise today I would be…How would I have the lung-power to spit that bomb out the window? Applause!
KeZhong: Wait. You just said that you spat the bomb out the window.
Yang Guo: Yup, I spat it out!
KeZhong: But the bomb was originally in YuPing’s mouth…
Yang Duo: Oh yeah, didn’t you say the bandits put the bomb in the boss’s mouth? Then, how did…? Why…?
* cough cough *
YuPing: I spat out the bomb, and she blew it out of the window.
* Yang Guo’s imagination: YuPing flings the bomb out of his mouth, Yang Guo enters and blows it out the window
Yang Guo: Sayonara!
Both: *laugh insanely *Heahheaheahheahheah…
YuPing: * chokes on spit and coughs *
Yang Guo: * imitates Andy Lau’s voice * I’m Andy Lau (a famous singer and actor from Hong Kong)
YuPing: * imitates Guo Shichang’s voice * I’m Guo ShiChang (a famous actor in Hong Kong)
Both: * sings * 对你爱爱爱不完 (translation: endless love for you) * dance and twirl; end imagination *
Yang Guo: * dumbfounded * RIGHT! That’s what happened! Right, right…
Friend: Yeah, didn’t you say that if you didn’t put it in your mouth, it’d explode?
Yang Guo: D-did I say that?
Yang Duo: Yeah! Just like those in Hollywood!
Yang Guo: No, no, they’re different from the ones in Hollywood.
YuPing: I-I think that since the scoundrel was poor, the bomb he bought was those…fake…imitations
Yang Guo: RIGHT RIGHT!
NOTE: Yang Guo’s imagination goes wild at the end as she and YuPing make references to famous Hong Kong idols.

One big happy family…or not

The kids decide to watch a horror movie, but no one knows that YuPing is terrified of horror movies.

What a better way to end an exciting and eventful day at the amusement park than to go home and watch a horror movie with the family! But, who would have thought that YuPing would be the first scream out in terror and leave the room because he is terrified of horror movies? Right off the bat, he starts isolating himself, seeking refuge and comfort from a cushion and refusing to look at the TV screen through the course of the movie (though there are those little sneaks and peeks every once in a while ^^). Better work on those bravery skills, dude; how are you supposed to protect and comfort a lady if you’re the one who’s scared out of his wits?