I've been trying to figure out why I haven't watched S5 as repetetively as the other seasons...

[sgorny]

... and can only come to the conclusion that it's Brian's realization of his "fading bloom", his insecurities in that realization, and my own connection with it that makes it so difficult.

Any one else feel the same? Or any other ideas?

Brought to you by way too much time spent pondering life's changes in the mirror. *sob*