User blog comment:XxiOMGxx/Why Freddie is NOT settling for/pitying Sam!/@comment-4136884-20110817194942

Very well thought out, if I do declare. I completely agree!

Things do need to be explained, but people need to remember that this is only 1/4 of the arc (1/5 if you count iOMG) The kiss was necessary as it showed what words could not. Freddie tried to say how he felt, but Sam wouldn't listen, as she thought he would never reciprocate her feelings. So he told her the only way he could.

The "settling" excuse is a pretty thin one. Why would he go to such lengths to prove how much he liked Sam if he really didn't? Not to mention if he was just settling because he couldn't have Carly, WHY on Earth would he choose Sam, of all people?

As for the pitying thing, I just can't wrap my head around that one. As you've said, Freddie's a nice guy, I can't see him stringing her along. Pretending you have feelings for someone is worse than just saying no. Besides, no one should pity Sam, unless they "Live very close to a hospital."