History Recap / TheInternsS10E16

After Sophia had a heated conflict with Alexei, Bykov, realising that they clearly can't stand each other... forces them to work on a new patient together. The patient at first mistakes interns for a couple, and, when corrected, states that she thinks that they're destined for each other. Sophia disagrees, in such harsh terms that Alexei feels offended, despite never having plans for her. Alexei tries to "impress" Sophia by showing his strength, but she reacts by negative comment about his intellect. He then tries to show his knowledge of Moscow, by answering the questions about directions, but she tells him that he should've become taxi driver. Then he tries, with Rita's help, to pass himself as funny, but fails at it genuinely. Maxim then suggests Lyosha that Sophia tries to be a "bad girl", and the best way to become one is by sleeping with a "bad boy"; Lyosha interprets it as advice to push Sophia to sleep with him. But when Alexei actually tries this plan -- starting by forcibly kissing Sophia -- it fails miserably, and makes her hate him even more.

Kupitman accuses Phil of stealing "his" cognac, on the basis that despite Kupitman remaining sober, cognac doesn't accumulate over time, meaning that Phil takes some for himself (instead of sharing it). When Phil points out that he receives cognac as gift for, you know, ''working with patients'', Kupitman replies that since ''he'' provided Phil with work in ''his'' office, he has the right for 30% of Phil's "earnings"... and takes away almost all of Phil's alcohol. Phil complains to Kisegach, and she promises to deal with the situation, which she does by confiscating part of Kupitman's alcohol stock, stating that "I'm superior, so I can take your earning" logic works both ways. But on the way back, she gets busted by a ministry inspector, and has to clumsily "bribe" him with it (by saying that it's "for upcoming birthday" -- nevermind that it would be several months in the future; she's afraid to forget). Kupitman "compensates" for that by taking even more of Phil's cognac, because no matter what, Kupitman ''always'' receives his profit. And it's too late to take back what was taken by Kisegach. After that, Kupitman and Kisegach sings an agreement which regulates that Kisegach would take some of his booze oncer per month for cases such this today's visit, while Kupitman would continue "compensating" for it from Phi's "earnings". Only then Phil realises that none of them is actually on his side; he decides to take "justice" into his own hands, and just steals what was taken by Kupitman: it isn't stealing if you were blatantly robbed first.

After learning about Bykov's habits from Lyuba, Maxim tries to exploit this knowledge to win some points -- like Bykov's love for bikes, or his favourite game, or his favourite band (which Max actually dislikes). Bykov actually finds the dossier Max collected, and decides to add some chaos, by "correcting" the dossier with new "information". Maxim asks Lyuba to provide him with more information about Bykov, and she reluctantly supplies him with Bykov's greatest secret: he collects... pornography. When Bykov busts Maxim watching porn, Max states that he does that "for idea", not just out of perverse lust -- to which Bykov reacts by tricking him into announcing this over intercom... and then uses the intercom himself to voice his disdain for perverts like Maxim. When asked why, Bykov explains that he simply hates sycophants.

* AbhorrentAdmirer: When they gets [[SheIsNotMyGirlfriend mistaken for a couple]], Sophia angrily tells that she and Alexei are not in relationship and absolutely can't be. This offends Alexei, who feels insulted at her seeing him as just ''that'' bad option, and he become determined to make her like him more (not even to actually date her, just to prove that it's not impossible). After several failed attempts, Maxim suggests him that Sophia [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys wants a bad boy]], and Alexei tries to become one, by acting aggressive and even forcibly kissing Sophia. If he had low chances before, he has zero now. Even Alexei himself now doubts wether he has any chances.

* FailureIsTheOnlyOption: Alexei tries to impress Sophia by showing her his strength -- she accuses him of being DumbMuscle. He tries to impress her with his smarts -- but uses the sphere which isn't exactly provides him any points (as Sophia puts it, fitting more for a taxi driver than for a doctor). Then he tries to impress her with his jokester talents -- only to fail to find any genuinely funny joke.

* SheIsNotMyGirlfriend: Sophia in no uncertain terms states to [[ShipperOnDeck the patient who tried to ship her with Alexei]] that she ''isn't'' his girlfriend and never would. Her harsh words actually insults Alexei -- not because he wants them to be a couple, but because she is ''that'' certain that they can't, like he is something bad, especially since she failed to explain just ''why''.

** Sophia and Alexei's patient initially mistakes them for a couple, due to the how they "fit" each other. Even after Sophia [[SheIsNotMyGirlfriend states that they aren't]], she insists that they are "meant for each other".
** {{Inverted|Trope}} with everyone else whom Alexei asks about it; they thinks that they clearly ''cant'' be together, despite Alexei's objections. Maxim outright states that Lyosha is unfit for Sophia, while Lyuba tries delicately assure him what ''she'' is unfit for ''him''. Neither of them succeeds (and Lyuba actually achieves the opposite effect, since he gets an idea how to win Sophia's interest).

--> '''Bykov''': Let me tell you a story. Long time ago, back when I was a young romantic, I loved one girl, with already developed secondary sexual characteristics, by which I mean tits. But there's a problem: she very liked the "Sherbet" ice-cream, which I hated -- in fact, I still hate it. But, to impress her, I scoffed on it, and scoffed, and scoffed, so I could spend more time with object of my love -- with tits.\\

'''Bykov''': Today, you tried to grab ''mine'' tits -- which I didn't like, at all.

* {{Troll}}: When Bykov finds dossier which Maxim collected on him (so he may know how to please Bykov), Bykov (with Lyuba's help) provides Max with new "information" -- that Bykov collects... pornography. Maxim falls for it. When asked just why Lyuba keeps it in a nurse room, she states that she's Bykov's SecretKeeper, and that with her, his secrets are safer than at home (where Kisegach can find out). Then Bykov tricks Max into announcing his "love" for retro porn over the intercom, and only then reveals that this was a prank.

After Sophia had a heated conflict with Alexei, Bykov, realising they clearly can't stand each other... forced them to work on new patient together.

Kupitman accuses Phil of stealing "his" cognac, on the basis what despite Kupitman remains sober, cognac don't accumulates over time, meaning Phil takes some for himself (instead of sharing it). When Phil pointed out what he receives cognac a gift for, you know, ''working with patients'', Kupiman replies what since ''he'' provided Phil with work in ''his'' office, he has a right for 30% of Phil's "earnings"... and took away almost all of Phil's alcohol.

After learning about Bykov's habits from Lyuba, Maxim tried to exploit this knowledge to win some points -- like Bykov's love for bikes, or his favourite game, or his favourite band (which Max actually dislikes).

Sophia and Lyosha's patient at first mistook them for couple, and when corrected, stated what she thinks they are destined for each other. Sophia disagrees, in such harsh terms, what Alexei feels being offended.

Bykov actually found dossier Maxim has on Bykov. Bykov, being Bykov, decided to add some chaos, and "corrected" this dossier with new "information". Lets the fun commence.

Phil actually complies to Kisegach about Kupitman's behaviour, and she promises to deal with problem... which she did by confiscating part of Kupitman's alcohol, stating what she's ''his'' superior, thus has a right for her own cut. Unfortunately, just when she returned to her office with all this booze, she was busted by a man from ministry (he's here with sudden checkup). She managed to defuse situation by "bribing" him with all this booze, stating what this is the gift for his "upcoming birthday" (doesn't matter what it would be ''very much'' not soon, but she fears what she may miss the opportunity).

Alexei tried to "impress" Sophia by showing his strength, only for her to make a negative comment about his intellect. He then tried to show her his knowledge (by asking one of twins to ask him question about location in Moscow, so he can explain how to reach it), only for Sophia to state he would be "great taxi driver". Then he tried (with Rita's help) to pass himself as funny, only to genuinely fail at it.

Kupitman, to "compensate" for alcohol Kisegach took away, confiscated even more of Phil's cognac, because no matter what, Kupitman ''always'' receives his profit. Phil tried to restore status quo, only to learn what it's already too late and Kisegach can't return all this booze.

Maxim asked Lyuba to provide him with more information about Bykov, and she reluctantly supplied him with Bykov's greatest secrets: he collects... pornography. While Max collected "retro porn", Lyosha asked him for help with Sophia, and, to deal with him as soon as possible, Max suggested him what Sophia tries to be "bad girl", and so, Lyuosha must act as "bad boy" for her; ideally, they must have sex.

Kisegach and Kupitman signed up agreement which regulates what Kisegach would take away some of Kupitman's cognac once per month for cases like today's visit of official, while Kupitman would continue "compensating" for it from Phil's "earnings". Only then Phil realised what none of them are actually on his side.

Bykov busted Maxim watching porn, and Max stated what he does it "for idea", not just out of perverse lust -- to which Bykov reacted by tricking him into announcing this over the intercom... only to then state over same intercom just how strong his disdain for perverts like Max is. When asked why, Bykov finally explained what he simply hates sycophants.

Alexei actually tried Max's plan -- starting by forcibly kissing Sophia -- but utterly failed; now, if anything, she hates him ''even more''. Meanwhile, Phil decided to simply take his cognac back -- it isn't even stealing if someone blatantly robbed you first.

* AbhorrentAdmirer: Weird case. Alexei ''isn't'' actually in love with Sophia, but due to her [[ItMakesSenseInContext refusal to acknowledge even tiniest chance for them becoming a couple]] actually insulted Lyosha, she decided to make her "like him more" -- despite her clearly hating his guts. Then Maxim suggested him what Sophia (who tries to become "bad girl") [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys should like "bad boys"]], and you can't be more of a "bad boy" than by sleeping with "bad girl"; in simple words, Alexei must sleep with Sophia. Sounds like a plan?..
* AllGirlsWantBadBoys: According to Maxim, Sophia (who tries to be "bad girl") would like Alexei more if he would act like a "bad boy". And you can't be more of a "bad boy" than by sleeping with "bad girl". In simple words, Lyosha must have sex with Sophia.
* TheBigDamnKiss: Tried by Alexei on Sophia, as "step one" of [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys Maxim's plan]]. It failed utterly, because she ''really'' disliked him, no matter what he tries (and his attempt to forcibly kiss her likely only made things worse). After this, even Alexei himself started doubting wether he actually can impress Sophia or not.
* BlatantLies: When busted with package full of booze by a man from ministry, Kisegach stated what this is gift for his upcoming birthday. When pointed what it would be in December (with ''many'' months left to wait), she stated what she wants to do it "preemptively", to not forget. It worked.
* CannotTellAJoke: When both plans to impress Sophia (with either strength or smarts) failed due to Sophia reacting negatively, Alexei tried to look funny instead -- only to fail at finding any funny joke.
* DiggingYourselfDeeper: After baiting Sophia (with Rita's help) by promising her good joke, Alexei instead told her lame one. Rita helped him by stating what she laughed on "other, funnier one"... only for Alexei to fail a second time. When he tried to stated what it was wrong joke, too, and then stated he "forgot" it and asked Rita to remind him. Rita [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere actually leaved first]].
* DirtyOldMan: Where Bykov and Lyuba obtained all this porn they used to play prank on Maxim? Turns out, it belongs to Kupitman.
* DumbMuscle: When Alexei tried to impress Sophia with his strength, she immediately used old proverb (which roughly translates as "all strength, no use for brains") to insult him.
* FailureIsTheOnlyOption: Alexei tried to impress Sophia by showing her his strength -- she accused him of being DumbMuscle. He tried to impress her with his smarts -- but used sphere which isn't exactly provides him any points (as Sophia stated, fitting more for a taxi driver than for a doctor). Then he tried to impress her with his jokester talents -- only to fail to find any genuinely funny one.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: When Kupitman used "[[InsaneTrollLogic logic]]" what he is Phil's superior and ergo has a right for 30% of all cognac Phil earns, Kisegach used that same logic against him, confiscating 30% of ''his'' cognac (which is much bigger amount).
* InsaneTrollLogic: Kupitman thinks what since Phil works in his office, Kupitman has a right for 30% of his earnings (and by "earnings" he means cognac Phil received as a gift from his patients), even comparing it to taxes. He then took away 3 (out of 4) bottles, clearly showing what even this "logic" was just an excuse. Still an improvement over similar situation he once had with Lobanov, because back then he asked for '''100%'''.
* {{Jerkass}}: Kupitman confiscated 30% of cognac Phil earned with [[InsaneTrollLogic loose "justification"]] what it was "taxes". When Kisegach [[HoistByHisOwnPetard used the same logic against him]], and confiscated 30% of ''his'' cognac, he, instead of accepting defeat, took away ''even more'' of Phil's cognac, stating what no matter what, he must receive his "profit".
* KarmaHoudini: {{Subverted|Trope}}. Kisegach's attempt to punish Kupitman only resulted in him taking even more of Phil's cognac, as "compensation". Then they signed up an agreement which made this official politics. Phil has one "right" -- continue working under Kupitman. What's it. Kupitman even stated what this is just how things works -- "this is Russia". Phil didn't agreed on this, and took justice into his own hands -- he stole ''all'' of Kupitman's remaining cognac, and leaved.
-->'''Phil''': ''"'This is Russia', he said. Well, if [[IronicEcho this is Russia]], then -- try to find me first"''.[[note]]Most likely he referenced popular saying "not caught -- not thief"[[/note]]
* MissingStepsPlan: While Maxim's plan ''[[InsaneTrollLogic theoretically]]'' makes some sense -- to impress Sophia, Lyosha must act as "bad boy", and you can't be more of a 'bad boy" than by sleeping with "bad girl" (Sophia) -- it completely omits the crucial detail -- how Alexei would sleep with Sophia, if she [[AbhorrentAdmirer hates his guts]]? Maxim doesn't care, as long as Alexei would leave, while Lyosha just didn't think about it.
* NeverMyFault: When Kisegach confiscated 30% of his cognac, [[HoistByHisOwnPetard using the same "logic" Kupitman used to confiscate cognac from Phil]], Kupitman, instead of learning his lesson, confiscated ''even more'' of Phil's cognac, stating what "no matter what, [he] should receive profit".
* ProductPlacement: Yet another "Snickers" chocolate bar can be seen in Maxim's had during him discussing with Alexei their new plan. It can be seen in his hand even after they move away from the wending machine.
* SheIsNotMyGirlfriend: Sophia in no uncertain terms stated to [[ShipperOnDeck patient who tried to ship her with Alexei]] what she ''isn't'' his girlfriend and never would. Her harsh words actually insulted Alexei -- not because he wants them to be a couple, but because she is ''that'' certain they can't, like he is something bad, especially since she failed to explain just ''why''.

** Sophia and Alexei's patient initially mistook them for couple, due to the how they "fit" each other. Even after Sophia [[SheIsNotMyGirlfriend stated they aren't]], she insisted what they are "meant for each other".
** {{Inverted|Trope}} with everyone else whom Alexei asked about it; they thought they clearly ''cant'' be together, despite Alexei's objections. Maxim outright stated what Lyosha is unfit for Sophia, while Lyuba tried delicately assure him what ''she'' is unfit for ''him''. Neither of them succeed (and Lyuba actually achieved opposite effect, since he had an idea how to win Sophia's interest).
* SophisticatedAsHell: Bykov's story he told to Maxim in order to show him why [[SycophanticServant his behaviour]] is wrong:
--> '''Bykov''': ''"Let me tell you a story. Long time ago, back when I was a young romantic, I loved one girl, with already developed secondary sexual characteristics, by which I mean tits. But there's a problem: she very like "Sherbet" ice-cream, which I hated -- in fact, I still hate it. But, to impress her, I ate, and ate, and ate it[[labelnote:*]] Bykov used word "Жрал / Zhral", which while technically means the same, is considered to be very rude, fitting more for a [[JabbaTableManners dirty pig]] than a person[[/labelnote]], so I could spend more time with object of my love -- with tits"''.\\
'''Maxim''': ''"And how is it related to my case?.."''\\
'''Bykov''': ''"Today, you tried to grab'' mine ''tits -- which I didn't liked, at all"''.
* StealthInsult: When his first plan failed, Alexei tried to impress Sophia by showing her his great knowledge of Moscow and how to reach any location. She "complimented" him, stating he would be "great taxi driver".
* SycophanticServant: Maxim, to earn some points with Bykov so he would be treated better than other interns, tried to collect (through Lyuba) more information about his interests and hobbies. This backfired when Bykov found out (Max made a mistake of leaving his dossier where Bykov could see it), and [[{{Troll}} tricked Max into publicly humiliating himself]], after which he told him a story from his own past, to show ''why'' he finds Maxim's behaviour offensive.
* TeethClenchedTeamwork: Sophia had a heated conflict with Alexei. Bykov, when he realised they can't stand each other... forced them to work on new patient together. [[{{Troll}} He explicitly stated their antipathy as a reason]].
* {{Troll}}: When Bykov found dossier Maxim collected on him (so he may know how to please Bykov), Bykov (with Lyuba's help) provided Max with new "information" -- what Bykov collects... pornography. Maxim fell for it. When asked just why Lyuba keeps it in nurse room, she stated what ehe's Bykov's SecretKeeper, and what with her his secrets are safer than at home (where Kisegach can find out). Then Bykov tricked Max into announcing his "love" for retro porn over the intercom, and only then revealed what this was prank.