This is a continuation of Gemstones Episode 1.9 Review: Jesse is racist, Judy is a rapist, and Kelvin is the Devil
He's not my boyfriend: Earlier in the episode, Kelvin reveals that "he's coming apart," certain that his lack of interest in women and recent forays into "darkness" signify that he is the Devil. The siblings tried to comfort him, but apparently it didn't help: he shows up at the teen group wearing a Goth teddy boy outfit, mascara, pale lipstick, dark glasses, and shiny vinyl pants, and announces "I have transformed myself into something Dark." He's not Jesus, but a vile creature of sin, he must leave them.
Kelvin corrects her: "Ok, no, he's not my boyfriend. We're just a couple dudes who like to hang out. Why?" He's being awfully nonchalant -- compare Season 3, where "rumors swirling around" drive him into a panic. He's already the Dark Lord, a being infused by homoerotic desire, so why get upset over a simple mistake?
Fans who insist that "Kelvin is straight!" often point to this statement, but maybe they're not "boyfriends," partners in a caring, emotionally-fulfilling relationship. Kelvin believes that Satan is all about sex, not love, so whatever he feels for Keefe -- whatever he does with Keefe -- must be driven solely by lust.
That will all change in a moment, when Dot shows him Keefe's instagram page. He has returned to his old job as Baby Queef, a performance artist at Club Sinister: "The baby is back!" and "Haven't I fallen far enough?"
Responses from fans: "I'm psyched! I can't wait!" "We're off to never-never land!"
Yelling "No, no, no," Kelvin rushes off. Why is he fine with turning into the Dark Lord, but upset when Keefe becomes one of his followers? Maybe because his transformation was all about wallowing in self-pity, while Keefe's is for real. He is about to be destroyed, spiritually, psychologically, and maybe even physically.
Gideon in Haiti: Before we can find out what happens next with Kelvin and Keefe, we cut to Gideon in Haiti: colorful "third world" shots of goats, a taverna, Gideon meeting a group of kids, and so on. The Water 2 Haiti ministry reflects the real Water for Life, which has been sponsoring well digging and irrigation since 1983.
BJ is Shocked: Back to the Gemstone Compound, night. BJ wants to do a grand gesture to get Judy back (you dumped her, remember?), but Brock the Security Guard makes fun of his name and won't let him in (he lived there before the breakup -- wouldn't Brock know him and let him by default?).
Rejected at the gate, BJ says "It's time to be a man" and finds an isolated place with a fence he can climb over. We get a good view of the amusement park as he sneaks through, trying to abandon "childish things," as St. Paul suggested. But the stealth plan doesn't work: he is surrounded by security guards and tazed.
The Isolation Tank: Meanwhie, Kelvin is trying a grand gesture of his own (you dumped him, remember?). He arrives at Club Sinister with yet another party going on (or is there always a party in the Satanic realm?) He pushes through the crowd (and, significantly, shrinks back with audible “Ewww!” at the sight of a naked lady), and finds Keefe's old friend Daedalus. "Keefe is discovering some things about himself," he says. What does Keefe not know about himself? Surely he knew that he was gay.
"I'm still really high.": a kicker to add some levity to a critical scene.
Tony Cavalero states that he and Adam were going to play it for laughs. Then director Jody Hill told them that this scene was an "affirmation of their love." So they played it with real emotional intensity, and ended up in tears. This is not a spiritual leader saving his disciple, or a good buddy saving a friend; Keefe is the damsel in distress in a 1940s movie serial or superhero comic book, rescued from certain doom, whispering "if it weren't for you, I'd be...." before the fade out kiss. (Captain America saves Bucky below).The siblings just have to reconcile with their Dad and retrieve the offering money from Baby Billy (who incidentally, dies from a lightning strike and is resurrected by a bee sting). One more naked guy, and we're ready for the season finale.
Two naked guys and a lot of nick-of-time rescues on RG Beefcake and Boyfriends
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