I hated this episode, actually. The scene with Abby and the paper bag was so disturbing to me, I almost changed the channel and never looked back. Even if she did enjoy it.

And I'm pretty sick of the Carver, anyway. I think they've dragged this on much longer than they needed to, and if it is Quentin, as they are suggesting, it will be hard to make it pay off emotionally. I actually think it would be the last person you would guess - maybe their anesthesiologist (forgot her name)???

I do agree about the Dangerous Liaisons similarites, though. And Christian continues to break my heart. Very insightful about him being the true masochist of the show. Even martyr, perhaps -- after all, you pointed out his name is "Christian".

Julia used to be a wonderful character. Now I find her vain and pompous. But I haven't given up on her, or any of them, quite yet. Let's see what the next episode holds.