Oh, I think TJ is a very interesting character (and basically a good person, while a bit dubious sometimes). This house-sharing situation, on the other hand, is not the luckiest arrangement — not enough privacy for a young couple like these two. Which they won’t have with Shannon either, but that’s different.
I have been thinking “adopt Shannon” for a long time. Also, last week’s events already showed that sharing the house with TJ must come to an end, so I guess that is what we’ll be seeing soon.
It is touching how Brad says exactly the right thing in the last panel. While outwardly seeming snarky, it is not only a declaration of love, but it reminds her what this is really about – her and him. Everything and everybody else is secondary.
I’d have seen her more as a Les Paul player. Or even something more Metal.