All I can say is Bravo, well worth the wait for GITG 12. Still patiently waiting for the next in Northstar, interested in seeing how Nick and TK deal with the threats toward Carol.
Tali and Jazz had been more than hellbent on getting with Max, that's been that way since first introduced, and they're been beyond relentless. I'm not sure I'm a fan of the 180 that May too in regards to Max, but, like it's been stated, she never did make the promise like Marge did. It does make me wonder if Marge will change her mind as well and fully welcome Rick, which I would see as a sort of betrayal to Max.
My observation on all relationships is one of "give and take" the sharing is the important part, however, when one is doing all of the giving, and none being returned that's when it's being used and that leads to the breakdown that happened, Max provided all for the girls, and they weren't reciprocating, only taking and worrying about themselves. I'm glad that the situation is being rectified with the girls seeing the error in their ways.
May and Marge have been a part of the original group all along, but, have been left to their own devices, which is probably what they wanted. The occasional fling with Max sufficed their needs. The way I've seen it, the one getting always pushed out is and has been Max.... Becca came along, it was more about Emma and Becca. With the twins and Nadi in the mix, it's more about them. While Max was gone talking with the preist, the girls were all about eachother, not really thinking through the best ways to show Max how badly they felt for screwing up. I have a feeling that if/when Max goes to do more liberating and is gone, most of the girls wouldn't be overly concerned with his absence. A lot like the last time, the entire week that he was gone, the only one truly affected was Emma, Amy and Alice didn't stress hardly at all, Becca was more worried about distracting Emma instead of helping her cope. May and Marge had other goings on to deal with, in short, life continued on for all of them without him there, which is a coping mechanism as well.
While I may not agree with the path the story is taking, I am smart enough to realize that I'm not the author. I can offer a suggestion, but, it's up to the one putting pen to paper whether they take it. Knowing Magus as well as we all do, he's going to throw more than a few twists and turns into all of it to right the course to what he sees happening. My feeling, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride, we're all just passengers.