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
Ben is getting his mail when Lynn and his girlfriend walk up, kissing and playing grab-ass. The girl sees Ben and asks if he's trying out for the team. Ben says he's thinking about it. The girl asks what event, and Ben says that his best is the 100m freestyle. The girl says that's Lynn's event. Lynn walks over and says that he knows Ben, and not from the pool. Lynn is wearing the ugliest bucket hat ever. It's like a combo bucket hat and Cat in the Hat hat. And it's gray. I don't know. Lynn thinks he knows Ben from high school. Ben says that's not it. The girl introduces herself as Nicole. Lynn insists that they've met, because he never forgets a face. Lynn has a theory that everyone does three things better than anyone else. Lynn never forgets a face, he's "the bomb parallel-parker," and he makes the best Harvey Wallbanger in the city. Probably because no one else makes Harvey Wallbangers, because anyone who might want to drink one died in 1974. Ben tells Lynn that he's a talented guy. Lynn invites Ben to Epstein Bar. Ah, so it is called that. Mystery solved. Ben agrees to go and then says that it's too bad that he doesn't have a car, or Lynn could parallel-park it for him. Heh. Lynn laughs and takes off with Nicole.
Javier knocks on the bathroom door at Dean & Deluca. Felicity comes out and Javier tells her she looks nice. Javier says that the lawyer is on her way; he asks Felicity if she knows what to do. Felicity says that she has to pretend she's his fiancée, and holds up her hand to show off her ring. Javier says that the attorney could refuse to sign the papers if she doesn't believe they're in love. Felicity asks if the lawyer will buy it. Javier is sure she will. Felicity says that Javier doesn't "seem...exactly straight." Javier squeals, "Me?" Felicity says she didn't mean it in a bad way, and Javier says he's not offended, and that he'll talk about football. Javier gets a phone call from Samuel. It's a very cute conversation that seems to give Felicity confidence that she's doing the right thing. Javier hangs up and says, "Such a dreamboat." Aw. Too bad they broke up with no explanation, really.
Noel sits in the cafeteria and Ryan walks up and asks if he can join him. Noel says he's been calling Ryan all day. Ryan says he got the messages and was glad to hear from him. Noel apologizes for the way he acted, and says he wasn't expecting it. Awkward pause. Really long awkward pause. Noel explains about the graphic exhibit, and invites Ryan to go. Ryan would love to go. Awkward pause. Noel says that he really liked Amy, which may help to further explain the way he acted. Ryan says that breaking up with Amy and telling her the truth was the hardest thing he's ever done, because he really loves her. Noel is sorry for him, and suggests that they might get back together some day. Is Noel even paying attention here? Ryan's gay. He likes boys. Not girls. Ryan explains that he's involved with a guy named Alex, who is really great. He wants Noel to meet Alex, and would love to bring him to dinner. Noel looks really uncomfortable, but says he's sure he will like him.