Not too many writers handle the "single mother / adult single son" dynamic, unless it's for broad comedy. Mr. Forman handles it, in all its complexity. This, too me, is the heart of the show. I love watching their relationship and the musical interlude in this episode was a figment of their imaginations...what they both feel for each other yet cannot articulate to each other. The "God" conversation with his niece was also unique. Mr. Corman can't stop being himself and cannot lie to a child. In his mind it's poppycock and the child should be educated. Lovely episode.
Review of Happy Birthday
