I'm with you, Mom. I really like Chuck and think he is making slow and steady progress. I think his biggest hurdle is going to be getting over being SO serious and analytical about everything. Obviously, the makings of a great future M.D., but he needs to have a little more fun.I don't blame Chuck for becoming fed up with Richard. He tried in the beginning to help him and didn't put him up for elimination that one time to give Rich and chance to become HUMAN. Richard seems to live off of irritating the hell out of everyone and apparently thinks he is funny.
I felt really sorry for Lauren when she had to have dinner with Richard. I think I would have walked away because of his DISGUSTING table manners. I think Richard is doing this on purpose. I would hope his mother taught him better than that.
Last comment, I am rooting for Chuck in his pursuit of Scarlett, but the only way he will have success, IMHO, is if he lightens up more. Scarlett commented repeatedly about his droll choices for conversation. I wish she would have spoken to Chuck about it, so he can learn how to relate with his "date" better.