In the latest episode of Ghosts, titled “The Silent Partner,” the stage seems to be set for a potential romance between Alberta (Danielle Pinnock) and Pete (Richie Moriarty). As the episode unfolded, Alberta began to see Pete in a new light after his amusing and somewhat desperate antics.
Following the death of Pete’s wife, Carol (Caroline Aaron), during a Halloween party at the Woodstone mansion, Alberta has found herself adapting to life among the other resident spirits. As she learned more about Pete’s situation, he begged her to pretend to be his girlfriend to avoid looking pathetic. Feeling sympathetic, Alberta agreed, but she made it clear that they shouldn’t develop real feelings for each other.
However, chaos ensued when Nancy (Betsy Sodaro) entered the scene, prompting Pete to falsely claim that she was his mistress. This revelation forced Pete to confront Carol about her manipulative advice, which she had drawn from her own experiences with his former best friend. In a cathartic moment, Pete confessed that neither Alberta nor Nancy were his girlfriend.
In the episode’s final moments, Pete expressed his gratitude to Alberta for her support, all while dealing with an arrow stuck in his neck. Following a previously established rule that allowed Carol’s purse candy to return to her when removed, Pete pulled the arrow out, seeking relief. This act led to a striking moment that left Alberta speechless, reminiscent of the classic rom-com trope where a character’s transformation captivates their love interest.
With Pete’s feelings for Alberta becoming increasingly evident, could we see a shift where Alberta pursues him instead? This role reversal could offer a fresh dynamic that fans would likely welcome. What do you think? Are Alberta and Pete destined to be the next big couple on Ghosts?
