1 00:00:01,762 --> 00:00:40,762 307 - Drama Queens 2 00:00:47,763 --> 00:00:49,890 It happened two days ago. 3 00:00:50,065 --> 00:00:54,399 Aidan and I had been seeing each other for three weeks when... 4 00:00:55,571 --> 00:01:00,167 - What is it? Bad dream? - I'm not sure. 5 00:01:01,910 --> 00:01:05,778 - What's wrong? - I don't know. 6 00:01:07,316 --> 00:01:09,375 The truth was I really didn't. 7 00:01:11,153 --> 00:01:13,781 The next day I searched for unpaid bills, 8 00:01:13,956 --> 00:01:16,254 unanswered calls, unmet deadlines. 9 00:01:16,425 --> 00:01:19,861 But I hadn't so much as missed a teeth cleaning. 10 00:01:20,028 --> 00:01:22,963 My life appeared to be in order. 11 00:01:23,832 --> 00:01:26,392 But the next night, like clockwork... 12 00:01:29,805 --> 00:01:33,138 I realized I was in an existential crisis. 13 00:01:33,275 --> 00:01:36,972 one that not even the sight of this season's Dolce & Gabbana sandals 14 00:01:37,112 --> 00:01:38,807 could lift me out of. 15 00:01:46,321 --> 00:01:48,789 Do you wanna spend the night? 16 00:01:49,925 --> 00:01:53,759 - I'm gonna get some water. - Relax. I'll get it. 17 00:02:04,907 --> 00:02:06,636 Then I realized it. 18 00:02:06,775 --> 00:02:10,040 What was wrong was, for the first time in my life, 19 00:02:10,245 --> 00:02:14,841 I was in a relationship where absolutely nothing was wrong. 20 00:02:18,820 --> 00:02:20,378 It's smooth sailing. 21 00:02:20,556 --> 00:02:23,024 Nothing but calm seas, blue horizons. 22 00:02:23,191 --> 00:02:25,318 See what I'm saying? 23 00:02:25,494 --> 00:02:27,519 Absolutely. Not a cloud in sight. 24 00:02:27,696 --> 00:02:29,323 We adore each other. 25 00:02:29,498 --> 00:02:31,295 We have fun. We mesh. 26 00:02:31,466 --> 00:02:33,866 And this is a problem? 27 00:02:34,036 --> 00:02:39,668 It feels odd. I'm used to the hunt. 28 00:02:39,841 --> 00:02:44,835 This is... effortless. It's freaking me out. 29 00:02:45,013 --> 00:02:48,449 I totally understand. You're not getting the stomach flip. 30 00:02:48,617 --> 00:02:51,051 Which is just a fear of losing the guy. 31 00:02:51,253 --> 00:02:53,278 Maybe I'm not used to being with someone 32 00:02:53,455 --> 00:02:56,754 who doesn't do the seductive withholding dance. 33 00:02:56,925 --> 00:03:01,624 But there is an upside to being with a guy with no surprises. 34 00:03:01,797 --> 00:03:05,426 Steve is completely predictable, but that's what I love about him. 35 00:03:05,601 --> 00:03:08,161 He's so comfortable and safe. 36 00:03:08,337 --> 00:03:10,498 Are you dating a man or a mini-van? 37 00:03:10,639 --> 00:03:14,541 My new favorite thing to do on a Saturday night is Steve's laundry 38 00:03:14,776 --> 00:03:16,607 and I've never been happier. 39 00:03:16,778 --> 00:03:19,941 Your relationship is my greatest fear realized. 40 00:03:20,115 --> 00:03:23,346 I understand your dilemma and from my experience, 41 00:03:23,485 --> 00:03:26,716 if he seems too good to be true, he probably is. 42 00:03:26,888 --> 00:03:31,018 I don't believe this. Nowwe're dumping guys for being too available. 43 00:03:31,193 --> 00:03:35,755 This is all solid proof of what I've read in this great new book. 44 00:03:35,931 --> 00:03:38,365 It says if you really wanna get married, 45 00:03:38,533 --> 00:03:42,162 you shouldn't spend so much time around dysfunctional single women. 46 00:03:42,337 --> 00:03:43,895 "Marriage Incorporated: 47 00:03:44,106 --> 00:03:49,066 "Howto apply successful business strategies to finding a husband". 48 00:03:49,244 --> 00:03:54,079 chapter one: "How To Get Ahead By Giving Head". 49 00:03:54,249 --> 00:03:58,049 Fine! Make fun. It's a very smart book. 50 00:03:58,220 --> 00:04:01,712 It encourages professional women to approach finding a mate 51 00:04:01,890 --> 00:04:06,122 with the dedication and organization they bring to their careers. 52 00:04:06,294 --> 00:04:08,319 I'm more a student of chaos theory. 53 00:04:08,497 --> 00:04:12,331 If you don't see as much of me, I'm with my married friends. 54 00:04:12,501 --> 00:04:15,993 And howwill this help you meet your mate? 55 00:04:16,171 --> 00:04:21,609 Bachelor friends of married men are the city's greatest untapped resource. 56 00:04:21,777 --> 00:04:24,268 The way to meet them is through the husbands. 57 00:04:24,446 --> 00:04:28,610 So my first assignment is to befriend the husbands. It's my new job. 58 00:04:28,784 --> 00:04:33,312 That evening, as charlotte began her new career as a husband-hunter, 59 00:04:33,488 --> 00:04:37,481 Miranda returned home to feather her stress-free love nest. 60 00:04:37,659 --> 00:04:42,961 - I heated up some leftover lasagne. - Great. I'm starving. 61 00:04:43,131 --> 00:04:46,794 - Wanna get some plates? - What for? It's just us. 62 00:04:47,569 --> 00:04:50,060 An hour later it was on to dessert. 63 00:04:51,640 --> 00:04:55,269 Followed by exactly eight minutes of no-frills sex. 64 00:04:56,344 --> 00:04:59,313 And 12 minutes of "Front Line". 65 00:05:04,286 --> 00:05:09,690 Theirs was the kind of closeness that only came from true intimacy. 66 00:05:15,363 --> 00:05:21,131 Samantha was experiencing intimacy that only came from anonymity. 67 00:05:21,303 --> 00:05:23,328 His name was Dr. Mark Raskin. 68 00:05:23,505 --> 00:05:25,803 An ear, nose and throat man that Samantha met... 69 00:05:25,974 --> 00:05:29,808 actually we're not sure where. Suffice to say it happened quickly. 70 00:05:29,978 --> 00:05:32,105 Will you get me some water, please? 71 00:05:32,280 --> 00:05:35,716 - What for? - I want to take a hit of viagra. 72 00:05:38,286 --> 00:05:41,016 Number one - that's very presumptuous of you. 73 00:05:41,223 --> 00:05:42,815 And number two - 74 00:05:42,991 --> 00:05:46,688 from what I can tell, you don't need any help in that area whatsoever. 75 00:05:46,862 --> 00:05:50,354 I don't need it. I just take it recreationally. 76 00:05:51,600 --> 00:05:53,363 What does it do for you? 77 00:05:53,535 --> 00:05:57,699 Sends me on a rocket trip right through your solar system. 78 00:06:01,176 --> 00:06:03,110 I'll be right back with that... 79 00:06:03,278 --> 00:06:04,404 ...water. 80 00:06:15,390 --> 00:06:18,587 While Samantha enjoyed the thrill of the new 81 00:06:18,760 --> 00:06:23,197 and Miranda's relationship happily floated on a placid sea 82 00:06:23,365 --> 00:06:26,391 I was searching for hidden icebergs. 83 00:06:26,568 --> 00:06:28,331 Why are you still single? 84 00:06:28,503 --> 00:06:30,664 - Why are you still single? - Don't do that. 85 00:06:30,839 --> 00:06:33,603 I hate it when guys act all cute. 86 00:06:37,612 --> 00:06:40,206 - What? - Waiting for an apology. 87 00:06:40,382 --> 00:06:42,407 oK. I'm a bitch. I'm sorry. 88 00:06:42,584 --> 00:06:45,610 You should know I get a tad bitchy from time to time. 89 00:06:45,787 --> 00:06:49,848 I'm sure you have your bad traits. And they would be? 90 00:06:50,025 --> 00:06:52,050 - Alphabetically? - Whatever you got. 91 00:06:52,227 --> 00:06:55,219 It's all gonna come out eventually, so I'd like to know now 92 00:06:55,430 --> 00:06:58,092 and that way I can decide if I'd like to deal with it or not. 93 00:06:58,333 --> 00:07:00,893 This is the strangest two blocks I ever walked. 94 00:07:01,069 --> 00:07:06,507 Again I'm sorry, but this relationship cannot just sail on like it is: perfect. 95 00:07:06,675 --> 00:07:08,905 Frankly, I can't take the pressure. 96 00:07:09,144 --> 00:07:11,806 oK. I'm gonna kiss you now. 97 00:07:16,852 --> 00:07:21,289 Seriously. What the hell is wrong with you that you're not married? 98 00:07:21,456 --> 00:07:24,323 - Tell me. - can't you relax and go with the flow. 99 00:07:24,492 --> 00:07:28,588 Go with the flow? No, I can't do that. It's so seventies. 100 00:07:28,763 --> 00:07:31,664 How long you think this phase is gonna last? 101 00:07:31,833 --> 00:07:36,497 My folks are coming this weekend and I want you to meet them. 102 00:07:37,839 --> 00:07:40,808 - That's so... - Fifties? 103 00:07:43,111 --> 00:07:45,204 That is really nice. 104 00:07:47,515 --> 00:07:50,746 So, these parents that are coming to town... 105 00:07:50,919 --> 00:07:54,252 do they know what's wrong with you? 106 00:07:54,422 --> 00:07:57,152 Let's get you a doughnut. 107 00:07:59,060 --> 00:08:00,254 Nuts. 108 00:08:00,996 --> 00:08:04,659 The next evening, taking a page from "Marriage Incorporated", 109 00:08:04,833 --> 00:08:08,997 charlotte had dinner with her married friends, Amy and Dennis. 110 00:08:09,170 --> 00:08:11,604 Allow me to get right to the point. 111 00:08:11,773 --> 00:08:15,607 After careful consideration, I've decided that I'm getting married. 112 00:08:15,777 --> 00:08:19,611 - charlotte, that's wonderful! - Who's the lucky guy? 113 00:08:19,781 --> 00:08:22,648 I don't know yet. That's where you two come in. 114 00:08:22,817 --> 00:08:27,277 Dennis, name one great single friend that you have to fix me up with. 115 00:08:27,455 --> 00:08:33,189 I don't know. No one you'd like offhand. 116 00:08:33,361 --> 00:08:36,524 - What about Phil? - Phil, yeah. 117 00:08:36,698 --> 00:08:41,658 If he can tear himself away from his internet company to go on a date. 118 00:08:41,870 --> 00:08:43,394 Yes! Phil. 119 00:08:43,571 --> 00:08:45,038 Phil, Phil, Phil. 120 00:08:45,206 --> 00:08:47,401 He is so nice and cute. 121 00:08:47,575 --> 00:08:50,874 - You think Phil's cute? - He's cute. 122 00:08:51,046 --> 00:08:52,377 I can see that. 123 00:08:52,580 --> 00:08:57,745 Great. Then it's all set up. I'll call you tomorrowto follow up. 124 00:08:57,919 --> 00:09:00,979 Look! I have tickets to the opera on Saturday night. 125 00:09:01,156 --> 00:09:04,216 - I would like to take Phil. - Great. 126 00:09:08,964 --> 00:09:11,956 The next morning before work, while sorting Steve's laundry, 127 00:09:12,167 --> 00:09:16,035 Miranda came face to face with the true meaning of intimacy. 128 00:09:22,410 --> 00:09:24,037 I was wrong. 129 00:09:24,212 --> 00:09:27,272 There is a point where a couple can get too comfortable. 130 00:09:27,449 --> 00:09:30,475 I reached it this morning washing Steve's underwear. 131 00:09:30,685 --> 00:09:32,676 Why, what happened? 132 00:09:32,854 --> 00:09:38,053 - I'm living with "skid marks" guy. - oh, no! Terrible. 133 00:09:38,226 --> 00:09:42,219 I don't get it. Why do men get skid marks? 134 00:09:42,430 --> 00:09:45,092 Is it laziness? or are they just in a rush? 135 00:09:45,300 --> 00:09:49,669 I don't know but it goes hand in hand with urinating on the seat. 136 00:09:49,838 --> 00:09:52,739 I tell you one thing. When your boyfriend is so comfortable 137 00:09:52,907 --> 00:09:57,207 he can't be bothered to wipe his ass, that's the end of romance. 138 00:09:57,379 --> 00:09:59,813 It's certainly the end of laundry night. 139 00:10:00,015 --> 00:10:04,918 It got me thinking. Maybe I mistake falling into a rut with intimacy. 140 00:10:05,086 --> 00:10:08,078 - How often are you having sex? - often enough. 141 00:10:08,256 --> 00:10:10,724 But it's totally generic. We've got every move down pat. 142 00:10:10,892 --> 00:10:13,918 It's more like a race to have an orgasm. 143 00:10:14,095 --> 00:10:18,225 - It's nice to be a contestant, isn't it? - Sure. I know what you mean. 144 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:22,530 We whine when we don't have a boyfriend, we whine when we do. 145 00:10:22,704 --> 00:10:27,334 Do you remember how Big kept me away from his mother? 146 00:10:27,509 --> 00:10:30,444 - I remember. - And how pissed it used to make me? 147 00:10:30,612 --> 00:10:34,878 Now, Aidan's offering both his parents on a silver platter 148 00:10:35,050 --> 00:10:37,575 and I'm not sure I want to meet them. 149 00:10:37,752 --> 00:10:39,743 Maybe it's too soon. 150 00:10:39,921 --> 00:10:42,947 I've never met Steve's mother and I'm in no rush. 151 00:10:43,124 --> 00:10:47,322 The irony is Aidan's acting exactly how I wish Big would have behaved. 152 00:10:47,495 --> 00:10:49,895 And I'm behaving just like Big. 153 00:10:50,065 --> 00:10:54,092 Maybe you don't believe it's for real unless somebody plays hard to get. 154 00:10:54,269 --> 00:10:56,863 When things come too easy, we're suspect. 155 00:10:57,038 --> 00:11:00,496 Do they have to get complicated before we believe they're for real? 156 00:11:00,675 --> 00:11:04,304 We're raised to believe that true love never runs smoothly. 157 00:11:04,512 --> 00:11:06,878 There always have to be obstacles in Act Two 158 00:11:07,048 --> 00:11:09,812 before you can live happily ever after in Act Three. 159 00:11:09,984 --> 00:11:12,452 But what happens when the obstacles aren't there? 160 00:11:12,620 --> 00:11:15,282 Does that mean there's something missing? 161 00:11:15,457 --> 00:11:18,654 Do we need drama to make a relationship work? 162 00:11:18,827 --> 00:11:22,228 A few days later, still hearing no word from Dennis about her date 163 00:11:22,397 --> 00:11:25,025 charlotte made a call to his office. 164 00:11:25,200 --> 00:11:28,636 charlotte Yorke. He can reach me at home or at work 165 00:11:28,803 --> 00:11:33,331 and it's very important because I have tickets to the opera on Saturday. 166 00:11:33,508 --> 00:11:36,375 Never mind, just have him call me. 167 00:11:36,544 --> 00:11:40,878 Her call unanswered, charlotte followed up persistently. 168 00:11:41,049 --> 00:11:44,246 can you tell Dennis that charlotte Yorke called? 169 00:11:44,419 --> 00:11:47,411 Yes, he'll knowwhat it's regarding. 170 00:11:47,589 --> 00:11:50,183 It's regarding my future husband, Phil. 171 00:11:50,391 --> 00:11:52,882 oK? Thank you. 172 00:11:53,061 --> 00:11:55,188 Hi. You've reached the office of Dennis Fincher. 173 00:11:55,363 --> 00:11:57,627 I'm either out of the office or away from my desk. 174 00:11:57,799 --> 00:12:00,461 Please leave a message at the sound of the tone. 175 00:12:00,635 --> 00:12:06,437 Well. obviously, you have some good reason for keeping Phil and I apart. 176 00:12:06,608 --> 00:12:11,705 I can't imagine what it is but this is Phil's loss and not mine 177 00:12:11,913 --> 00:12:14,609 and don't bother returning this call either. 178 00:12:18,319 --> 00:12:22,153 While charlotte was a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown... 179 00:12:24,459 --> 00:12:28,623 ...my anxiety-free relationship was driving me crazy. 180 00:12:34,068 --> 00:12:36,036 Excuse me. 181 00:12:39,541 --> 00:12:43,272 - Sorry it's taking so long. - That's all right. 182 00:12:43,444 --> 00:12:47,073 I'm gonna have to pass on dinner. It's getting so late. I've got a deadline. 183 00:12:47,248 --> 00:12:49,011 oK. No problem. 184 00:12:49,184 --> 00:12:52,210 My parents get in tomorrow night. They'll want to crash. 185 00:12:52,387 --> 00:12:57,415 But I thought you'd meet us for breakfast the next day. 186 00:12:59,394 --> 00:13:04,388 I've been thinking about this meeting your parents. 187 00:13:04,599 --> 00:13:09,093 - I just wondered if it's a good idea. - They gonna love you. 188 00:13:09,270 --> 00:13:13,798 No, I'm not worried about that. Parents always think I'm adorable. 189 00:13:13,975 --> 00:13:16,739 - What's the problem? - Well... 190 00:13:16,911 --> 00:13:20,745 What if they love me... and if we break up 191 00:13:20,915 --> 00:13:25,318 you'll always have to explain to them what happened to the adorable girl. 192 00:13:25,486 --> 00:13:29,081 - Are you breaking up with me? - No. 193 00:13:31,092 --> 00:13:37,053 Where I come from, meeting the parents... oh, so big! 194 00:13:37,232 --> 00:13:40,292 - You'll meet them some other time. - oK. 195 00:13:40,468 --> 00:13:44,427 So, I guess we won't be seeing each other this weekend. 196 00:13:46,574 --> 00:13:50,101 - I'll miss you. - Maybe that's good. 197 00:13:50,278 --> 00:13:54,305 Maybe we should see each other less then we can miss each other more. 198 00:13:56,451 --> 00:14:00,979 You're so available to me, and I'm so available to you. 199 00:14:01,189 --> 00:14:04,420 Maybe we're both too... 200 00:14:06,427 --> 00:14:07,689 ...available. 201 00:14:07,862 --> 00:14:10,456 carrie, it's no big deal. I have a life. 202 00:14:10,632 --> 00:14:12,623 I'm just making room for you. 203 00:14:12,800 --> 00:14:15,826 You always say the right things. 204 00:14:18,873 --> 00:14:21,341 - Goodbye. - Bye. 205 00:14:36,591 --> 00:14:40,118 This is nuts. I'm sabotaging the best relationship I've ever had. 206 00:14:40,328 --> 00:14:45,356 It's better to have a man waiting for you than the other way around. 207 00:14:45,533 --> 00:14:48,798 - I guess. - And if you hadn't been available, 208 00:14:49,003 --> 00:14:52,200 I'd be here alone, just some pathetic dateless freak. 209 00:14:52,373 --> 00:14:54,500 So glad it worked out for you. 210 00:14:54,676 --> 00:14:58,840 - Who are you calling? - I'm not taking this lying down. 211 00:15:01,215 --> 00:15:04,776 Hi. You've reached Amy and Dennis. Leave it at the beep. 212 00:15:04,952 --> 00:15:10,049 Well, here I am at the opera which I planned on going to with Phil, 213 00:15:10,224 --> 00:15:13,193 who I guess you've decided I'm not good enough for. 214 00:15:13,361 --> 00:15:15,829 charlotte? It's Dennis. 215 00:15:15,997 --> 00:15:18,693 I'm so sorry. I just got back from a business trip. 216 00:15:18,866 --> 00:15:21,630 My secretary gave me all your messages. 217 00:15:21,803 --> 00:15:24,670 I had no idea you wanted to meet Phil so badly. 218 00:15:24,839 --> 00:15:28,206 Well, he sounded nice. It's not a big deal. 219 00:15:28,376 --> 00:15:32,608 Why don't I set something up tomorrow evening? 7.:30? 220 00:15:33,047 --> 00:15:35,675 - You know Rudy's, Midtown? - I love that place. 221 00:15:35,850 --> 00:15:41,288 Phil will meet you there. I guarantee it. 222 00:15:43,491 --> 00:15:49,088 I'm so silly. I created all that drama in my head for nothing. 223 00:15:49,263 --> 00:15:51,629 - What are we seeing again? - "Aida. " 224 00:16:01,175 --> 00:16:06,670 - I guess I'm in for another wild ride. - I'd say we both are. 225 00:16:08,383 --> 00:16:12,513 What would happen if I tried one of these? 226 00:16:12,687 --> 00:16:16,282 I don't think they've established that it works for women. 227 00:16:16,457 --> 00:16:19,324 There's no harm in trying is there, doctor? 228 00:16:21,262 --> 00:16:23,287 Bottoms up! 229 00:16:28,870 --> 00:16:30,701 20 minutes later, 230 00:16:30,872 --> 00:16:35,036 Samantha officially became the first woman to land on the moon. 231 00:16:49,724 --> 00:16:53,956 - Isn't the opera romantic? - Even more so with a man. 232 00:16:54,128 --> 00:16:56,255 Well, I did expect to be taking Phil. 233 00:16:56,431 --> 00:16:59,696 It's quite a lovely evening you planned for a man you've never even met. 234 00:16:59,934 --> 00:17:01,959 He sounded really nice. 235 00:17:02,136 --> 00:17:04,468 - Here. - Thanks. 236 00:17:44,178 --> 00:17:47,807 You knowwhat, honey, I'm not feeling well. I'm going home. 237 00:17:47,982 --> 00:17:51,042 - Do you want me to come with you? - No, I'm fine. Stay, enjoy. 238 00:17:51,219 --> 00:17:53,380 It's all right. I'll call you. 239 00:17:58,559 --> 00:18:00,584 I'll be right back. 240 00:18:00,761 --> 00:18:03,161 I knew it was rude and over-dramatic, 241 00:18:03,364 --> 00:18:06,891 but I felt like I'd just seen the phantom of the opera. 242 00:18:15,776 --> 00:18:18,643 Yes, ditching charlotte was slightly hysterical, 243 00:18:18,813 --> 00:18:21,714 but the idea of sitting across from Big and Natasha 244 00:18:21,949 --> 00:18:27,080 through the second act of "Aida" was too emotional to bear. 245 00:18:30,358 --> 00:18:32,792 This time I knew what was wrong. 246 00:18:32,960 --> 00:18:36,020 The shock of seeing Big again not only made my stomach flip 247 00:18:36,197 --> 00:18:39,064 it sent my spleen leaping right into my throat. 248 00:18:47,108 --> 00:18:51,044 - Hello. - It's me. I'm really sorry. 249 00:18:51,245 --> 00:18:56,842 - What's wrong? - I saw Big tonight at the opera. 250 00:18:57,051 --> 00:19:00,578 - That's why you ditched charlotte. - She told you. Was she pissed? 251 00:19:00,755 --> 00:19:03,883 I think she's swearing off women forever. 252 00:19:04,058 --> 00:19:08,757 - Are you oK? - Yeah. I'm great actually. 253 00:19:08,930 --> 00:19:13,026 I'm realizing that maybe there is something to this available man thing. 254 00:19:14,335 --> 00:19:19,602 Yeah. It's kind of nice. Just separate your whites. 255 00:19:19,774 --> 00:19:24,108 Now I know I wanna be with a man who wants to be with me. 256 00:19:24,278 --> 00:19:26,872 I've had enough relationship drama for one lifetime. 257 00:19:27,048 --> 00:19:29,175 Shouldn't you be telling this to Aidan? 258 00:19:29,383 --> 00:19:33,820 It's 3:00 am. I'll wait until a more civilized hour. 259 00:19:33,988 --> 00:19:37,981 The next morning I waited until a decent hour to call Aidan 260 00:19:38,192 --> 00:19:41,252 and tell him how much I missed him. 261 00:19:41,429 --> 00:19:44,398 - Furniture company. - Hi, it's carrie calling for Aidan. 262 00:19:44,565 --> 00:19:47,432 - He's not here right now. - He's not? 263 00:19:47,602 --> 00:19:51,129 - Just tell him I called. - I'll give him the message. 264 00:19:51,305 --> 00:19:53,330 - Thanks. - Bye. 265 00:19:58,913 --> 00:20:01,438 When I hadn't heard from him by that evening 266 00:20:01,649 --> 00:20:04,447 I began to get butterflies in my stomach. 267 00:20:06,821 --> 00:20:09,619 Hey, I'm not in but Pete is. 268 00:20:10,491 --> 00:20:13,324 Hey. It's carrie. Remember me? 269 00:20:13,494 --> 00:20:17,453 The girl you wanted to introduce to your parents. 270 00:20:17,632 --> 00:20:20,032 I'm just calling to say hey. 271 00:20:21,469 --> 00:20:22,766 Hey. 272 00:20:25,673 --> 00:20:30,337 I was getting a dreaded feeling that I had played this all wrong. 273 00:20:30,511 --> 00:20:34,948 Suddenly, the idea of losing Aidan left me short of breath. 274 00:20:37,618 --> 00:20:42,385 Meanwhile, Miranda was trying not to breathe near Steve's shorts. 275 00:20:46,994 --> 00:20:49,258 What are you doing? 276 00:20:49,463 --> 00:20:53,024 I thought you might need some help with the wash. 277 00:20:53,200 --> 00:20:56,294 But there's nothing like a twist in the third act 278 00:20:56,470 --> 00:20:59,200 to spice up even the most banal scenario. 279 00:21:01,275 --> 00:21:04,472 And while Miranda and Steve found new life in the familiar, 280 00:21:04,645 --> 00:21:09,241 charlotte was blindly feeling her way through the unfamiliar. 281 00:21:11,686 --> 00:21:15,122 Excuse me. Are you Phil? 282 00:21:15,289 --> 00:21:16,722 Sorry. 283 00:21:20,061 --> 00:21:24,555 - Are you Phil? - I could be. 284 00:21:24,732 --> 00:21:27,758 - Hi. - Well, hello. 285 00:21:27,935 --> 00:21:31,132 - Are you here to chaperone? - Yes, sort of. 286 00:21:33,040 --> 00:21:36,066 What's wrong? You couldn't trust me alone with Phil? 287 00:21:36,243 --> 00:21:39,838 charlotte, Phil's not coming... I never called Phil. 288 00:21:40,014 --> 00:21:43,882 I didn't want you to meet him. You'd like him and that could be a problem. 289 00:21:44,685 --> 00:21:48,815 - What are you talking about? - I'm in love with you, charlotte. 290 00:21:49,223 --> 00:21:52,386 You can't be in love with me - you're married to my friend. 291 00:21:52,560 --> 00:21:58,055 Things haven't been great with us, and I can't stop thinking about you. 292 00:21:58,232 --> 00:22:00,826 - This is nuts. - Don't leave. 293 00:22:01,001 --> 00:22:05,028 You kept your single friends away from me so you could cheat? 294 00:22:05,372 --> 00:22:09,240 - You should be ashamed of yourself. - You're such a spark plug. I love that. 295 00:22:09,410 --> 00:22:12,311 I'm not interested in starting some married man's car. 296 00:22:12,513 --> 00:22:15,448 Wait. Don't leave, please. I love you! 297 00:22:16,884 --> 00:22:19,512 charlotte, please. I love you. Wait. 298 00:22:20,654 --> 00:22:24,886 - Taxi! - What the hell? 299 00:22:27,228 --> 00:22:29,128 Are you all right? 300 00:22:29,730 --> 00:22:33,496 - Are you all right? - Yeah, thanks. 301 00:22:33,667 --> 00:22:36,568 - Let me help you. - Thanks. 302 00:22:42,009 --> 00:22:45,137 - I'm Trey. - charlotte. 303 00:22:46,147 --> 00:22:49,082 And that's how, in the most dramatic fashion, 304 00:22:49,250 --> 00:22:51,844 charlotte met her new leading man. 305 00:23:01,228 --> 00:23:04,197 Well, time to pop one of those baby blues. 306 00:23:04,365 --> 00:23:06,390 Let's go au naturel this time. 307 00:23:06,534 --> 00:23:11,233 No, I really want one. 308 00:23:11,372 --> 00:23:15,172 - Don't you think it's good without it? - No, I do not! 309 00:23:15,309 --> 00:23:17,334 Let's save it for those special times. 310 00:23:17,511 --> 00:23:20,241 Give me my pills, goddammit! 311 00:23:20,414 --> 00:23:25,716 Mark realized he had brought too much intensity to their relationship. 312 00:23:25,886 --> 00:23:28,480 He wrote samantha a prescription 313 00:23:28,689 --> 00:23:31,351 and she promised never to call him again. 314 00:23:33,260 --> 00:23:35,728 You have no messages. 315 00:23:36,697 --> 00:23:39,723 After two days of not hearing from Aidan, 316 00:23:39,900 --> 00:23:43,893 I realized only a dramatic gesture could salvage things. 317 00:23:52,346 --> 00:23:54,644 - You gonna... - Hi, how are you? 318 00:23:54,815 --> 00:23:56,908 You're gonna like this. 319 00:24:10,097 --> 00:24:11,928 What's going on? 320 00:24:12,099 --> 00:24:15,660 You asked me to be here, and I wasn't sure if I could. 321 00:24:16,704 --> 00:24:21,107 Honestly... I mean, meeting the parents is so... 322 00:24:21,308 --> 00:24:25,677 Then I realized I wanna meet them but I didn't know if you still wanted me to. 323 00:24:25,846 --> 00:24:30,510 I've called and you haven't called me, so then I thought I'm just gonna go, 324 00:24:30,684 --> 00:24:37,146 because being in a relationship means taking a risk... a leap of faith. 325 00:24:37,324 --> 00:24:42,057 No matter how many times one might have been disappointed before. 326 00:24:42,229 --> 00:24:48,031 I said to myself I'm just gonna show up... because you're a good man. 327 00:24:49,470 --> 00:24:52,200 A really good man. 328 00:24:54,875 --> 00:25:00,006 - Why haven't you called me back? - I was just trying to be less available. 329 00:25:01,649 --> 00:25:03,048 Really? 330 00:25:06,453 --> 00:25:08,819 You don't have to do everything I say. 331 00:25:08,989 --> 00:25:14,086 Well, you're here now. can I introduce you to my parents? 332 00:25:14,261 --> 00:25:17,492 - Won't they think I'm nuts? - Probably. 333 00:25:17,665 --> 00:25:20,225 They'll just have to get used to that. 334 00:25:21,068 --> 00:25:22,899 come on, Nuts. 335 00:25:23,570 --> 00:25:27,233 I realized then, that I had made my stomach flip all on my own. 336 00:25:29,443 --> 00:25:31,741 And it felt really nice.