Both cases are interesting, though not as intense as the past two episodes. I think it's a pretty good thing, gives the guys a chance to cool down before the last two episodes, which from the previews I've seen will be pretty intense. But let us first talk about the most recent episode.

The first case, the dead girl in a mermaid costume, focused more on Lindsay. We were given a glimpse of what she can do or what she could potentially be when a case hits close to home. She saw herself in the Sara Butler (the dead girl, who happens to be from Montana), maybe in more ways than one. And the fact that the girl was killed senselessy was eating her; she even went to visit the killer AFTER Mac told her that CSI's don't always get the answers they want.

Anna Belknap did a great job, especially during the scene with the dead girl's father and that last scene with the suspect. The frustration/desparation/anger in her eyes when the killer hung up the phone was intense, I could almost feel it through the monitor.

The other case was about a trinogamous marriage. Interesting concept, but not impossible. I have friends who are in an almost similar arrangement to this.

And now, for something I've been wanting to talk about since I saw the trailer five minutes ago - next week's episode.

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD. Proceed at your own risk.

All I can say is - WHOA. I had goosebumps all over. They're actually going to kill her off, and it's not just taking a bullet on the chest (like what happened to Speed) - she's going to be burned to the bone. If I were a part of their team and that happened, I'd go berserk at whoever killed her.

But why do they always kill characters? Can't they just have them leave the city to somewhere more peaceful for their tastes?

I am LOVING this series. My God, I can't wait for next week.