Who Did Bonnie Sleep With on How to Get Away with Murder? A Deep Dive into the Show‘s Complicated Relationships and Mysteries
Hey there HTGAWM fan! If you‘re like me, you‘ve spent hours puzzling over the tangled web of relationships, betrayals and secrets on the hit show How to Get Away with Murder. I‘m obsessed with analyzing all things Keating Five related. So let‘s dive deep into decoding one of the show‘s most complex characters – Bonnie Winterbottom – and unpacking who she was romantically and sexually involved with over the course of the show. Warning, major spoilers ahead!
Bonnie‘s Dark Backstory: A Lifetime of Trauma
To understand Bonnie‘s adult struggles with intimacy and sexuality, you have to know her tragic upbringing. Born to an abusive father, Bonnie was sexually abused and assaulted from a young age alongside her sister Julie. Her own father would even sell them out to other adult men for sex.
This led to Julie becoming pregnant at only 13 years old by one of their father‘s "clients." Bonnie understandably had severe trauma and trust issues well into adulthood as a result. Studies show childhood sexual abuse has been linked to higher rates of risky sexual behavior, STD diagnoses, and unwanted pregnancies in adulthood.
Bonnie‘s history helps explain why she often seeks validation through sex and inappropriate relationships like with married DA Miller. She is desperately searching for affection she was denied as a child.
A Complicated Bond: Were Bonnie and Annalise More Than Friends?
Now onto the juicy question – did Bonnie ever hook up with Annalise?! Their twisted mentor-mentee, mother-daughter dynamic always toe the line between platonic and romantic.
Some telling moments:
- After a major fight, Bonnie admits she "loves" Annalise. Vague enough to be interpreted different ways!
- A drunk, grieving Annalise kisses Bonnie passionately at one point. Scandalous!
- Bonnie acts jealous of Annalise‘s relationships with Eve and Nate at times.
Annalise seems to mostly treat Bonnie as a loyal right-hand woman. But Bonnie clearly craves her approval and respect, leading to questionable choices like sleeping with Miller.
In my opinion, Bonnie likely harbored unresolved romantic feelings for Annalise that weren‘t overtly reciprocated. But their intimate scenes definitely hint at a strong physical and emotional chemistry! What do you think?
Bonnie‘s Brief Dalliances: Asher and Miller
Besides her maybe-more-than-friends vibes with Annalise, Bonnie had fleeting sexual relationships with two men on the show.
In the first few seasons, she hooks up several times with student Asher Millstone. Talk about questionable workplace ethics! Their attraction fizzles out quickly though.
Then in season 5, Bonnie has sex with married interim DA Ronald Miller in his office. This one-night stand exemplifies Bonnie‘s tendency to seek affection through sex with inappropriate, unavailable men. Way to cross another ethical line, Bonnie!
Her choices reflect unresolved psychological issues from childhood trauma. But it makes for juicy drama!
Did Bonnie Have a Secret Son? The Baby Mystery
One of the show‘s long-running mysteries is what happened to the baby Bonnie had as a young teen. According to her sister Julie, the premature baby died soon after birth. But Bonnie was told the child was a girl…very suspicious!
Many fans theorize that Gabriel Maddox, who appears later in the show, could actually be Bonnie‘s long lost son. But this popular theory is never proven definitively.
Personally, I‘m 50-50 on whether Gabriel is Bonnie‘s child. The timeline seems to match up. But it‘s left unclear whether Julie lied about what happened to the baby. What do you think – is Gabriel Bonnie‘s son?!
Finding Love with Enzo…and Losing It Again
After years of unhealthy relationships, Bonnie finally finds true love with Enzo in the later seasons. Their romance allows Bonnie to open up and trust again after her traumatic history. Just when Bonnie has found happiness, Enzo tragically dies, leaving her devastated.
As Bonnie herself said, Enzo loved her in a way she always longed for but never believed she deserved. Their connection seemed to heal some of Bonnie‘s emotional scars. Losing Enzo reinforced her tendency towards self-sabotage and distrust of intimacy. Poor Bonnie can‘t seem to catch a break!
Eggs 911 Explained
One quick burning question I still get asked – what the heck did "Eggs 911" mean?! This was a crucial text message from Rebecca that Wes received in Season 1.
Turns out, Eggs was just the nickname Levi and Rebecca called each other in foster care. So the "Eggs 911" text was Rebecca frantically reaching out to Wes for help before she was killed. Mystery solved!
Analyzing Annalise: Complicated Feelings for Eve, Nate and Bonnie
Since this is an Annalise-centered show, I‘d be remiss not to analyze her tangled web of affairs and relationships too. Let‘s unpack Annalise‘s love life:
- In law school, she has a long-term relationship with her girlfriend Eve Rothlo.
- Annalise later falls for her therapist Sam Keating, leading to marriage.
- She has an on-and-off affair with detective Nate Lahey across seasons 1-3, despite being married to Sam.
- Annalise also demonstrates questionable judgment by growing close to Wes, who she knew since he was 12. Their bond walked the line between maternal and romantic at times.
From my perspective, Annalise struggles with intimacy, trust and alcoholism due to her own traumatic past and losses, including the death of her baby with Sam. She fills voids through work, alcohol and unsuitable relationships with Eve, Nate and Wes.
Her most grounded relationship seems to be with Bonnie – perhaps because they share a trauma bond. But she refuses to fully commit to anyone. What do you think drives Annalise‘s self-sabotaging choices in romance?
Relationship Status Cheat Sheet
To quickly summarize all the key romantic pairings mentioned, here‘s a quick cheat sheet:
| Character | Relationship Status |
|---|---|
| Bonnie | Slept with Asher, Miller. Loved Enzo. Unclear dynamic with Annalise. |
| Annalise | Dated Eve, married Sam, cheated with Nate. Kissed Bonnie. Also loved Wes platonically. |
| Laurel | Slept with Frank and Wes (father of baby is unclear). |
| Frank | Loved Laurel but realizes Bonnie is his true love. |
| Wes | Father is Charles Mahoney, not Wallace Mahoney. Mothered by Annalise platonically. |
Well there you have it – we unpacked all of Bonnie‘s messed up relationships and burning questions around Annalise‘s love life too! Let me know if you have any other theories about what went down between these complex characters. I could analyze the psychology of HTGAWM all day long! What twisted relationship or unsolved mystery fascinates you? Let me know in the comments!