Babylon 5 - What true caring is about

[@MrMello247]

"I will catch you if you fall." Pricelessly touching, on several levels.

[@Spacejockey426]

. . . and metaphorically prophetic . . .

[@BlueHooloovoo]

What I love about the relationship between Sheridan and Delenn is how natural a romance it is. It starts out with small moments like this and then it gradually grows more intimate. That's something a lot of TV shows and movies get wrong when it comes to romantic relationships.

[@echofourmike85]

That's something we get wrong in relationships. We hurry them too quickly to form strong bonds. Only a few can grow that deep so quickly and last years.

[@duality4y]

But it's the way he starts talking and she turns around ready to listen and smiling listening to what he has to say.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

@@duality4y And then forming a solution to help him sleep. ☺

[@aluisious]

Don't many romantic relationships start hot and heavy? Two people meet, like what they see, have sex, and then later figure out they can get along in the sort of long term.

[@BlueHooloovoo]

@@aluisious Unfortunately, most romances for TV are rushed through or tacked on. It's usually treated as an afterthought and isn't a significant factor in the overall plot. It took till the end of Season 3 for Sheridan to confess his love for Delenn and their relationship got serious in Season 4. It was an essentially and defining part in the development of the two characters.

[@tinacorbet4705]

RIP MIRA. THANK YOU for one of the most romantic scenes in Sci-Fi . From a 90s kid

[@ryszardnanke3860]

"Babylon 5" is like a diadem: piece of jewellery made from noble metal, filled with small, precious gems. The original story is a silver, or gold, which keeps everything whole together. Scenes like these are the diaments, emeralds and rubins.

[@Silanael]

I could not have put it better myself.

[@alanparsonsfan]

Very well said.

[@GoddessFirstClass2882]

A gorgeous metaphor ❤ Thank you for the beautiful imagery.

[@Brooke-rw8rc]

Now you know how to say "Alexa, play rain sounds" in Minbari!

[@danielruehrwein192]

It sounds so much more eloquent in Minbari😀

[@mikaela543]

I miss everything about Babylon 5, the actors were cast perfectly for their roles and the writing was amazing.

[@Silanael]

Indeed.. The series will always have a special place in my heart.

[@hagamapama]

If they tried to make it again they'd never get the alchemy this perfect.

[@michelecastellotti9172]

One word: AMEN

[@arielklay23]

I was blessed to have a relationship, a connection like that with another human being, with my late husband Tim. I didn't have him in my life for very long, less than a decade, but in the two and a half decades since his passing, the memory of the love we shared has given me strength and comfort when I needed it most!

[@zbytpewny]

RIP Tim. ❤❤

[@ghfun1]

One of the best Sheridan Delenn scenes.. The way she helped him to sleep was so beautiful and touching!! I love this couple

[@xaenon]

I always loved Delenn, even before her transformation. Her spirituality, her wisdom, her unique point of view, her inner strength, and her voice all make me love her. Her devotion and care for Sheridan only reinforce my opinion of her. How odd to love a fictional character so much. I am a fortunate man to have found a lovely woman almost exactly like her to share my life.

[@ryszardnanke3860]

+xaenon Pitty that the price of her wisdom was death of 250 000 humans killed in E-M War.

[@xaenon]

Ryszard Nanke Delenn was a recent (anc comparatively inexperienced) addition to the Grey Council, and yes, hers was the deciding vole for war, BUT (and this is important!) not the sole vote. Recall that at that moment, she was grief-stricken over the death of Dukhat, her mentor and friend. And the PROMETHEUS did initiate hostilities by firing on the Mimbari ships. Jankowski COULD have followed his orders to merely observe, but instead he ordered his ships into close proximity. He furthermore was obviously neither authorized nor qualified to initiate first contact. He panicked and shot first. Once the war began, Delenn sought a way to end the war, but found that the Mimbari were not easily dissuaded once blood had been spilled.

[@Gothic7876]

No we are not, Wars are actually happening less amongst the Major Powers, it just seems to be violence all the time due to the Media reporting on it. Of course you always have those who are complete and utter nutjobs

[@davidhenderson3400]

@@ryszardnanke3860 And all over a stupid mistake.

[@Ruosteinenknight]

@@xaenon It's also implied trough the series that Delenn lost considerable influence because of her efforts for peace(especially warrior caste views her as disenginous) and her continued insistince to remain among humans(She was actually offered to become successor of Dukhat by council majority which she declined in favor of staying in Babylon 5). When she's finally ousted from Grey Council, Neroon(her warrior caste rival who she had conflict in the past) makes clear that he considers Delenn as a race traitor.

[@disruptive_innovator]

"I will watch and catch you if you should fall." Thank you Mira.

[@cernstormrunner7263]

I love how Sheridan talks about his father. Makes me wish my own dad and i had had a chance to watch this show together

[@clairefuzipeg1983]

I'm so glad my dad introduced this to me when I was a child. It is another reminder of him.

[@johnbanks4761]

one of the things about this show...one of the many things that make it so great...they took the time..they energy..the thought to build up relationships between all the characters..the attention they paid to the little things..the thoughtful moments between them that made true reflections of real people...cant be replicated that kind of attention and thought

[@jaspr1999]

30 years my bride has been doing things like this for me and I hope she feels as special as she makes me feel. Truly one of the best and most powerful love scenes I have ever seen! Thank you so much for uploading!

[@Silanael]

To find someone like that is truly wonderful.. Never let go of her.

[@danielruehrwein192]

This was one of my favorite little moments of the series.

[@JemmetGK]

B5 had some of the best loving moments ever, in Sci-Fi history...

[@Bluemortal001]

The writing was far beyond it’s time

[@artisstrong8949]

While Sheridan and Delenn showed a natural romance blossoming through the small moments of interaction, I do believe the unrequited love between Susan Ivanova and Marcus made their moments more....endearing to the heart.

[@dirdib69]

"Do you have anything worth living for?" How ready Sheridan was for that question.

[@dirdib69]

"Have you got anything worth living for?"

[@Wraithbored]

My father is such a caring person. But so is my mother and so were my grandparents. I am trully lucky they are and were in my life. :)

[@mrmrsgamer6938]

love this couple, they are so made for each other

[@Daehawk]

This is what I have. 27 years this year. Looking forward to 100 more at the least :)

[@mrtencza]

RIP Mira Furlan.

[@Silanael]

Yet another flame has gone out.. May she rest in peace..

[@dirdib69]

The storm simulator was partly based on Vorlon technology - Sheridan never had a chance of staying awake.

[@J3335]

I just made the very stupid mistake of watching the Sleeping in Light goodbye, especially in light of Mira having passed in January. Haven't seen it since it aired... And I'm still a mess over it... So back here to them falling in love to cheer me up😊 Babylon 5 really was awesome! I'm so glad I got to be a 90s Sci-fi geek.

[@Silanael]

Oh, I know how it goes.. It keeps on bringing me to tears, even after all this time.. B5 is truly a special, wonderful thing, a work of art that will continue to be appreciated by those it has touched.

[@reginal.898]

I also still bawl my eyes out over SIL. Doesn't matter how often I've watched it. So, you're not alone. *hands you a tissue*

[@Crash765]

Sheridan: I can't sleep. Now I have to pee.

[@bardess5]

This is also Love - of a very rare form....

[@austinarellano1657]

Whenever i'm feeling a lack of motivation , or if i feel myself slipping a bit , i'm reminded by this scene and it gives me the strength I need to be the type of person i want to be remembered as. I want to be the person who can always be relied on , you know the type of guy who always goes above and beyond for the people he cares for . I want to be the dad with the garden hose . Truthfully a powerful scene that moved me to tears more than once.

[@ghandimauler]

It's hard sometimes to be all if you have a lot of people who need a lot from you (more than one person can provide). I've been that guy for most of my life. I will only say that you must look to you own wellbeing and limits so that you are enabled to be helpful over the longer term. Not doing that will see you burnt out and not able to help others. There's a balance of what you can manage and be sustainable. Life, however, often throws more than what you can manage at you and (contrary to hollywood stories), sometimes it just is too much for too long. I'm not for being selfish or uncaring, just for recognizing that to help others, one must be balanced, healthy, not always exhausted and emotionally burnt down.

[@lindencamelback2305]

What a beautiful scene, and amazing writing.

[@Howyaduing]

RIP Dellen

[@WorgenGrrl]

That was one of my favorite scenes.

[@MrMarinaboy2]

Delenn reminds me of my wife the caring part my wife Lisiana would stay up with me when I have trouble sleeping when I feel so restless so Lisiana make lemon ginger tea with honey & she & would just sing me a song in Italian I don't understand it but it sounds so Beautiful her voice soft & I would lie down next to her until I fell asleep! Yeah Delenn reminds me of my wife Lisiana that I love her so much that I bought my wife a2012Ferrari California! For our10year Anniversary Lisiana I Love You:)

[@janhammekenbuch142]

I did something similar for my god-daughter.. She was stressed and had trouble sleeping, just before her final exam in math... I found rain sounds on I-Tunes and set up a BlueTooth speaker in her room and put the sound clip on repeat. Sometimes the small things yield the biggest payout...

[@ghandimauler]

Delenn and Sheridan's dad were considerate and caring. Her father would have stood out there in the yard for a long time to help his son. Delenn would prevent Sheridan from smashing his head out if he rolled out of the slant bed. That's the job of a parent or a partner - to help when you are needed and to try to not help so much as you instead end up in trouble. THAT balance is the hardest thing in an environment when there are many real, hard events generating needs from those you care for but you are only one person. If you think of yourself first, you, you feel guilt. If you don't, you easily burn out and can't do any more. The band where you can help most of the time but still be careful with your own health can be a narrow one.

[@Guesthunter]

This series was so beautiful

[@waynec38]

way to go,delenn! you are a really good person! i salute you

[@oldsreo]

That is true caring.

[@nicholasdickens2801]

Such a great show.

[@Gootothesecond]

And that, ladies, is how you get a man.

[@turtlelover5988]

:}

[@hagamapama]

By listening to him, comforting him and making him feel happy and safe? As a man... yes. This is how a woman gets a man. This is how true female power works..

[@rcladygreywolf6567]

That's the only way I'd know how to do it.

[@stevetheduck1425]

Found a few rain sound recordings, managed to get one about 45 mins long that faded in and out at the ends, was able to cut a CD and let it play. Better than pills, better than white noise.

[@jefftappan4735]

What a true partner says, without speaking a word.

[@eloiselockett9001]

Tonight I finished babylon 5. It's moments like this I look back on. I was in tears because of the beautiful and tragic end to a wonderful series❤

[@J3335]

I would be concerned if anyone gets through Sleeping In Light without shedding tears. I saw it in 1998, and I rewatched some clips from it recently (so came here to cheer myself up😂) but I'll NEVER rewatch the full thing as it's just too upsetting, especially having lost so many of the cast. It's also arguably one of the greatest finales of all time, a proper ending. I'm glad HBOmax is bringing in new viewers to B5, I hope you loved it as much as we did in the 90s😊

[@eloiselockett9001]

@@J3335 I know! Sleeping in the light is so well done, but I don't think many people could sit through it, not only because of sheridan, but of delenn and everyone else who was there too! Yeah, I have my parents to thank for that, got some cracking shows in the 90s😊

[@NighthawkNZ]

Dan I miss this show...

[@patricksandrononn8309]

I have watched this scene again and again, because that is love. There is - in my humble opinion - no other way how love could be. Just be there for that one person that want`s and needs you most. The best thing love can be is unconditional, it is the best thing I can offer you: My love, mo matter if it turns out as friendship or relationship. I just want you to know, that I am by your side. Always.

[@timemonkey]

@MrMello247 So touching it raises him from the dead!

[@obiwankanobi675]

All I can think about is his dad's water bill must have been really high that month LOL

[@JediLordWong]

Such a sweet moment, a very low key but splendid writing and acting. Often the show is stolen by Londo and GKar, but we don’t give Bruce and Mira their fair due of masterful acting. Sigh, rest in peace dear Mira Furlan

[@j3i2i2yl7]

"Na jas duvena" is how you say "Alexis, rain sound" in Minbari

[@HoobriBoobri]

very romantic

[@tinachandler3091]

This is where I got the idea to sleep in a semi-reclining position. It's actually quite comfortable.

[@turtlelover5988]

Really? Hmm.

[@hagamapama]

As a diabetic I have to sleep with my feet raised over head level or my legs swell up painfully.

[@lkgrave4959]

Prevents snoring too.

[@somewhereoutthere8405]

Asthmatics are advised to sit up if they are in bed and find themselves having an attack.. it seemed to help me whenever I found myself in that situation (at least a little.. but when you’re struggling even to breathe.. even a little help goes a long way..)

[@tinachandler3091]

@@somewhereoutthere8405 amen to that

[@fearmonkey]

Her words to the ship translated are "Alexa, play sleeping water sounds"

[@SatomiForward]

I prefer them just asking a terminal or the computer not a brand name, but similar idea but more realistic because of minbari tech sorcery.

[@markperry2827]

Super sweet

[@thedragon133]

Now that is good parenting. :) I hope I remember this when my kids are in trouble and I have to choose to help them out or learn the hard way... I'll perhaps help them out no matter what happened.

[@Tigerheart01]

That's love. Just remember though, take it from me, sometimes they need to learn the hard way, that's love too. Sitting back and watching them fail at something so they learn a lesson is probably the hardest thing a parent can do, but if you want them to one day be a functioning adult, you'll have to do that as often as often as you bail them out.

[@echofourmike85]

As a father I try to be there to soften the fall but not stop it. To be strong, steel must be heated and hammered to shape, then quenched to temper it. I want my children to be tempered enough to meet challenges I can not be there for.

[@ghandimauler]

@@Tigerheart01 My daughter's Scout Master let the Scouts try many more things than others would. He wasn't a helicopter parent. He put it this way: "My job is to bring back the number I took out. Along the way, they get to try to figure things out on their own. I might give some advice but I'd only interfere if it was dangerous. The rest of the time, they'll learn to dig themselves out of problems and develop confidence and competence." (He joked "..bring back the number I took out, give or take one." but we all knew that was just for a laugh)

[@ghandimauler]

@@echofourmike85 That last part is what parenting is; It is not the job of the parent to be your child's friend if that gets in the way of being their parent. The job of the parent is to prepare the child such that they can face the future on their own if need be and not to deprive the child of the minor bumps and scrapes that they need to encounter to develop that self-reliance. When we protect them overmuch and keep them from any of the rough parts of the world, when they move out into that world, they will be at a great disadvantage because they have not learned the skills and mindsets to cope without much fuss.

[@fearmonkey]

It's funny, now we have apps for that..lol. Back then, this was something special.

[@davidhenderson3400]

I have a mp3 player with a 12 hour rain sound track I download. I play it over my stereo while I sleep.

[@margaretalbrecht4650]

No, there were machines for that back then.

[@thepriceiswrong8999]

I would do this for my boy. Awesome.

[@telsataylor2032]

I love the bit on time stamp 0:42 where as John Shar udon walks but the Minbari working stands at attention stands emotionless and still with eyes straight and hands away from the panel, how cute, I wonder why he or she did that?

[@dwaynesklar1102]

Lower ranking officer standing at attention when the commanding officer leaves the bridge.

[@ghandimauler]

I'm more curious why his duty station appears to be a small console or table in a hallway.... what spaceship architect thought that made sense? Maybe he's the bathroom attendant. Or maybe he sells trinkets or books haircuts. It's these little mysteries that most people would never ponder, but I always seem to notice and wonder at.

[@stanhootzz1904]

Thank you fer the share.

[@lameshane1]

It's honestly a touching story

[@BloodofPatriots]

Mira Fulran is Croatian.

[@samanthapatrick4345]

I'd love to be able to sleep outside and hear and smell the rainfall it's the one thing you tube can't duplicate

[@jeffreygreen8668]

And here I am again. *plays a rain video, so I can sleep… 🌧

[@Silanael]

Sleep now, we will watch over you.

[@cernstormrunner7263]

i always wanted to try one of those beds

[@chaburchak]

Sleeping in the horizontal also invites reflux...

[@Edd25164605]

Always loved this scene

[@vortega472]

I just found out that my wife did something small, very spiritual for me, her way of watching over me as I slept. That is love, that is what true caring is about.

[@Silanael]

That is what it's about. You're lucky to have someone like that by your side.

[@MH5XXXX]

Thats a heck of a sound machine

[@The_Gallowglass]

That is a real wife. :')

[@TheMelbournelad]

Just needed a google speaker to yell at and ask to play a rain storm lol

[@nickpossum3607]

1:42 But that is how us humans prefer it. Dancing with death every night, but leaving it's eternal embrace come the dawn. Well, untill...

[@hlmc00]

i love to see it with upgraded graphics for the ships

[@kmo9111]

RIP forever beddy time NOW.

[@KentrYT]

4:05 Alexa, play rain sounds.

[@ronaldhudson169]

Ah Jus du ve nah

[@hagamapama]

@@ronaldhudson169 Oh interesting, since we know that "ah hel" means continuous fire, we can decode the first word of those instructions. Probably "Continuous play,." followed either by a description or a file name, probably a file name as "du ve na" sounds numeric. "Continuous playback two five one," for example, which happens to be the file she wants.

[@wendellbunn10]

I started to sleep in a semi reclining position, it helps my back and breathing.

[@callumprice1710]

I want a minbari bed for when I'm sick.

[@pepecohetes492]

Some episodes were duds but overall, I never get tired of this show.

[@Silanael]

Me neither. Years have passed, yet B5 still remains what I consider the very best TV-serie of all time. I doubt that'll ever change.

[@lovipoekimo176]

I concur. Only a small number of episode were okay to skip (though they aren't completely filler episodes as they still contain vital plot or character points). I make sure to watch all episodes at least once a year, in sequence.

[@turtlelover5988]

I want that technology to help me sleep…

[@hagamapama]

You can get it on any electronic device. I play Twitch streams when I'm trying to fall asleep, works to the same effect.

[@GabrielGriffin82]

Alexa play rain track... ZzZZzzz

[@OpenMawProductions]

They were speaking of the accent of the actress. Not the words.

[@protorhinocerator142]

Is Delenn not the best?

[@lBabayLutiyl]

Croatian is a slavic language it has many similarities to russian in pronounciation)

[@alessandrozigliani2615]

Problem with that bed is humans cannot properly sleep like that.

[@kalvn1]

hey do the Membari girl have a sister??

[@sbritton1313]

She was always the perfect woman...

[@Silanael]

She was.

[@MH5XXXX]

Laneer was right sbout the sleep. But the sleeping accommodation is to be questionable.

[@MarinerNotexist]

Did you hear any russian word? Despite I'm russian I couldn't hear anything familiar.

[@Ruosteinenknight]

Mira Furlan is Croatian. Russia is east slavic language and Croatian is south slavic.

[@hagamapama]

It's not Russian. Minbari is like Klingon or Qenya. It's an invented language. It's spoken enough in the background of different scenes that JMS actually hired a linguist to make an actual language of it. What she said something like "Continuous play/replay/repeat," followed by a file reference of some kind.

[@joyellan]

Agape

[@tatianalyulkin410]

How can you sleep on that torture rack? 😀

[@qdllc]

The bed skit was funny, but honestly, if you were really that tired, you would be out even at that angle.

[@ryansta]

Just had this on in background listening to the lines but not really watching or paying attention Then heard some git off an advert saying - amazing eh? You just turn it on and press a button and it does everything for you (payroll salary or something) Don't remember that line on Babylon 5 sounds handy technology but lazy writing, some wonder alien device or something !? hahaha

[@kimfielding8010]

Nathras vayma

[@0israphel0]

Is Delenn played by a Russian?

[@rcladygreywolf6567]

I believe that she's Croatian.