Episode Report Card Kim: B- | Grade It Now! YOU GRADE IT Love And Marriage
By Kim | Season 1 | Episode 15 | Aired on 02.22.1999
At the exhibit, Noel explains his graphics to some woman who doesn't care. Felicity walks in, and Noel excuses himself to go talk to her. The woman runs away. Heh. Not really. Noel says that he spoke to Javier. Felicity says that Noel was right, and that she should have thought it through a little more, because the idea of marrying Javier was stupid. Noel says that it was very sweet, and "very Felicity, which [he loves]." Felicity smiles. Noel says he thinks he should call his brother at the hotel, because he doesn't want to leave things the way they are. Noel gives Felicity a kiss and heads to the pay phone.
Noel fishes for some change to make the call, but stops when he sees Ryan down the hall at the drinking fountain. Ryan says he was about to come find Noel, and Noel says he was about to call him. Ryan says Noel was a real jerk to Alex, and Noel apologizes. Noel says that the whole thing has thrown him, and it's a big deal. Ryan knows this. Ryan says that, until this, he never thought that being honest could cause him to lose his family. Noel says that will never happen. The brothers walk off together.
"Baby, It's You" by The Shirelles plays on the soundtrack. It's Javier's goodbye party at Dean & Deluca. Felicity and Noel have drinks with Samuel. I guess it's supposed to be Samuel; I don't think it's the same actor who played him in later seasons. Javier hugs Ben. Felicity asks if he's leaving. Javier nods yes. Felicity hands him the ring back, but Javier tells her to keep it. Felicity protests. Javier says that it won't fit Samuel, and he wants her to have it. Felicity gives him a big hug. Noel watches and smiles. Sally's voice-over starts, "Dear Felicity. As crazy as it is, I probably would have done the same thing. I would have offered to marry Javier, too." Javier and Samuel pause at the door to wave goodbye. SVO continues, "Your tape reminded me of something I hadn't thought of in a long time. Love is complicated, full of sacrifice and compromise. But maybe that's the best part." Javier waves goodbye and walks out to get in a cab, leaving Felicity and Noel standing there watching. SVO says, "When you see someone in love, you want to do whatever you can for them, because the truth is, you want to be them." The camera ends up staying on Felicity and Noel standing together.