Originally posted by: inlieu
Why do I get the feeling this is inevitable?
Because it really is. Mickey's concern for Minnie's mental health is increasing and it's valid as well. He has seen firsthand how self-destructive she becomes when she withdraws from everyone and starts hiding her problems. The scene when she spoke to the "Joker" about being alone in the world and her phone catching the virus comes to mind. That scene absolutely frightened me and it showed how vulnerable Minnie really is. The difference is that while she has Mickey by her side, she's not willing to take up his help because it's just too painful for her.
I can't see Mickey going to Babes because a) he knows it'll worry her too much and b) he just doesn't have that kind of bond with her. Granted, he'll be talking about her daughter, but there's a way to present these facts and I don't think he knows how to do that just yet. With HS however, they have a cordial relationship. They can tease each other with naughty talks, but they also have a lot that they can teach each other.
HS has a wealth of knowledge, and wisdom that he can impart on Mickey. Like the nuances of navigating relationships, especially of those between a man and a woman. Mickey on the other hand, can teach HS about next generation concepts. We already had the friend zone talk, I doubt we're gonna have the live-in one, but there's so much about mental health that they can discuss. As we saw earlier, the older generation didn't really believe mental health was a real issue. Hanita opened themselves to the idea that it is and did something about it. But depression is just one issue. There are so many more that they could be unaware of.
It'll be nice to make these two connect on this matter. Learning about mental health will help HS in his career, and for Mickey, he'll grow as an individual. He didn't stand by and let his friend suffer. He stepped in and actively took a part in ensuring that she remains safe and healthy.