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
Noel explains that he got into graphic design because of his brother. Felicity says, "Okay, if this is rude, you can tell me, but are we done with that topic now?" I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to say that sentence. Especially when Noel is talking. Felicity explains that she really needs to talk to Noel about something that happened. They're in his room now, by the way. I don't think I mentioned that location change, and I didn't want you to think they were having this conversation in the dorm lobby. Felicity sits down and says slowly that Javier asked her to marry him. Noel asks what Javier meant by that. Felicity says that Javier's visa is running out soon, and that if he doesn't marry someone, he'll be deported back to Spain. How many shows have used this storyline, and how often does it actually happen? You have to wonder about the reality ratio there. Noel asks whether Javier just figured this out. Felicity says that Javier would understand if she said no. Noel assumes that she will. When Felicity doesn't say anything, Noel asks if she's seriously thinking about this. Throughout this conversation, Noel seems very distracted and annoyed, and is, like, gathering up papers or something, like, would it kill him to take two seconds to listen to his girlfriend's problem? Felicity says that it wouldn't be a real marriage; it would just be on paper. Felicity thinks it would be cool to help someone out. Noel says it's not like volunteering at a food bank. Felicity agrees that she'll just forget about it.
There's a knock at Noel's door, and his brother Ryan walks in. They hug. Ryan comments on Noel's sideburns, like, that should have been the first clue that he's gay. Noel introduces Felicity, and Ryan says he feels like he knows her already, from hearing about her. They exchange pleasantries. Felicity says that she has a class, and has to go. Ryan suggests that they all go out for dinner tomorrow. Felicity agrees, and says she'll stop by when she gets back. She kisses Noel on the cheek and takes off.
Oh, dear. Julie is playing the ugliest guitar I've ever seen. It's like a blue and purple tie-dye pattern. Plus, it's Julie playing guitar, so that just adds to the ugliness factor. At least she's not singing. Yet. She's in the loft; Ben walks up and touches her on the arm and says he has to run. Julie asks if she sounded that bad. Yes! For the love of God, man. Tell the truth! Ben says that it sounds good, but he has to get to the pool. Julie asks, "Again?" Whatever, nagging wife. Ben says that he's fine, but he has to get to the pool to swim and clear his head. He gives Julie a kiss and leaves.