Episode Report Card Grade It Now! YOU GRADE IT The Slump (2)
By Kim | Season 2 | Episode 12 | Aired on 02.05.2000
Felicity mops the floor at Dean and Deluca, and ends up near Ben, who is sitting at a table. Ben says he's done some research about their trip. Suddenly they are sitting on a bench outside talking about Vienna. Ben says they could get a Eurail Pass. Felicity says that sounds incredible, but Ben says they could do it, so by definition it is credible. Look at the brains on Ben! Felicity says she could never really do it, because "it's us." Ben asks whether they can't go somewhere together because they dated. Felicity says it would be awkward. Ben asks what would be more awkward -- staying there or going away. Then he asks if Felicity is happy, because he doesn't think so. Felicity wonders why he doesn't think so. Ben says he's been watching her at work, and then points out that today is Thursday, and they could be in Europe by Saturday. He paints a picture for her of "backpacks, wine, cheese and no more stinking, reeking Dr. Pavone." Felicity tells him that her parents are splitting up, and that her dad is moving to New York and her mom is leaving him. Ben says he didn't know. Felicity says it's fun thinking about their trip, and it's the only fun she is having right now, but she doesn't think she is where he is, "at least not yet."
Knoll paces in his apartment. Elena and an attractive gentleman sit on the couch watching him. Knoll says he wishes he was the kind of guy who doesn't care if his girlfriend gives him a "crooked look," and he could shrug it off and be on his way. Instead, he is "a disaster" because "Ruby is acting all distant and disinterested." He doesn't know if she's reacting the way she should, or if he's overreacting (and I would argue both). He has the "distinct impression that [they] are in a nosedive" and it's all his fault. He stops and introduces himself to the guy on the couch, who turns out to be Tracy, Elena's lab partner. He's also the guy who played Stacey Dash's boyfriend in Clueless, minus the braces. Knoll says he's heard a lot about him and apologizes for taking up their study time, but makes no move to leave them alone. Instead, he says he wants their advice, especially Tracey's advice because Elena's advice would probably be "you're such a geek!" Elena shoots him a dirty look for making her look mean. Tracey asks whether he apologized. Knoll says he did. Tracey asks whether Ruby accepted it. Knoll says she didn't, and that she acted like she ran into an ex-boyfriend. Tracey says he would say, "Baby, I really am sorry, but I want you in my life. Now, if you're hurting, I want to make it better. Whatever it takes." Elena gives him the googly-eyes because he is perfect. Then Tracey says that's what he would say to his girlfriend, "if [he] had a girlfriend." Elena says, "Oh, God" a little too loudly. Knoll thanks Tracey and says he's invited back anytime, "no matter what happens between you two." Elena looks like she wants to kill Knoll, and Tracey just looks confused.