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
Felicity runs into Dean & Deluca and tells Javier that she's thought about it, and the most important thing is that he needs to be with the person he loves. Javier says that he knows, so the marriage is off. Felicity is confused. Javier says that Samuel said that he doesn't want Javier marrying anyone else, no matter the reason. Felicity asks what he's going to do, and Javier says nothing. Felicity points out that Javier will have to leave. Javier says that Samuel gave his boss an ultimatum, and he's being transferred to Spain. Felicity realizes that Samuel and Javier can be together, and comments that it's so romantic. Javier says he knows, and it's like "one of those Harlequin romances, my hair flowing on the cover, very nice."
Ben walks into the loft and folds some clothes. Julie comments that she couldn't believe Lynn at the bar. Ben says he hates guys like that. Julie asks if she wants him to come to the swim-team tryout. Ben says it's not a big deal. Julie doesn't believe him, because it obviously means a lot to him. Ben says that he wants to make the team. Julie says she never told him about the failed track-team tryout. Ben says he didn't tell anyone. Ben explains that everyone has a thing that they're good at. If he made the team, he wouldn't be the best, but he'd be a part of something and doing something he was good at, and he really wants that. Julie softly says that she thinks he's good at a lot of things. Ben smiles and says that swimming is the thing that matters right now. Julie hopes he makes the team, and he thanks her. He grabs his bag and kisses her goodbye.
Noel rushes out of his room. Javier shows up bearing a giant gift basket and asks how Noel is. Noel says that he's crazed and insane. Javier asks if Felicity is there. Noel says that he hasn't seen her all morning. Javier asks if he can leave the basket in Noel's room. Noel asks if it's a gift for the wedding. Javier says they're not getting married anymore, but that it's a small token of his gratitude. Javier says that Felicity is the most generous and loving person he's ever met; he loves that she's a romantic. Noel agrees. Javier explains that Felicity was willing to risk a prison sentence for Samuel and him, and that a lot of people would disapprove of their relationship. But Felicity believes in love. Javier thanks Noel for supporting the people he loves. Noel realizes that he hasn't been doing that.
Ben tries out for the swim team. Julie shows up to watch. This is really nice to watch, with the swimsuits and all, but pretty boring to try to describe. Ben and Lynn both make the team. Ben looks funny in that little rubber cap. Ben sees Julie watching and smiles at her.