u/Right-Squirrel-4037

Hear me out on this one. I am not saying we should all go out and become the person that Gaby is, and we obviously all know the massive repercussions Gaby faces throughout the show because of her ego. But looking back at the early seasons, I actually think her vanity and self-absorption served as her ultimate superpower, especially when dealing with Carlos (in the first 2 seasons), and Victor, who are both conniving and manipulative.

Were the writer trying to pave the way to write Bree as a sacrificial friend that put others above herself and her loved ones in season 8? Off the top of my head she has done thing like this in earlier seasons, not just the 2 scenes above.

I see no difference, despite of Gaby saw the red flag and tried seperate Tom and Patty early. They both had third parties involved, they both desired validation from them, they neither cross the line nor wish to leave their marriage for the new persons, just because Tom got out of the situation earlier doesnt make him more innocent than Lynette.

Fyi: Tom's storyline is in season 5 episode 20, Patty Rizzo, originates from joining garden club with Gaby.

Or the writer's obsession with candlestick

You go Rex