Episode Report Card Kim: B | 1 USERS: B+ YOU GRADE IT Moving On
By Kim | Season 4 | Episode 9 | Aired on 12.04.2001
Felicity and Owen are at a diner of some sort. Owen asks whether they are going to talk about the guy at the door, or pretend that it never happened. Felicity says that it was her ex-boyfriend, and admits that it was a recent breakup. Owen realizes that he's "potential rebound boy," but he's okay with it. Shawn Hatosy has this weird habit of talking out of the side of his mouth that is very distracting. I can't concentrate on what he's saying because I keep watching to see if he'll ever talk normally. Owen jokes that being the rebound boy is better than it sounds, and Felicity laughs. Owen asks if she was in love with Ben. Felicity says that he asks a lot of questions, and Owen says that he needs to know about his competition. Felicity says that Ben is seeing someone else now. Owen jokes that Ben is a pig and a jerk, and Felicity defends him. Owen says, "You broke his heart." Felicity tells him that it is complicated. Owen says that it usually is, and then suggests that she wasn't getting what she needed. Felicity says that wasn't it, and that it was entirely her fault. Owen realizes that he's asking too many questions, and suggests that they "move on to hobbies." Owen claims that he's "completely mastered snowboarding" and has "mastered the kazoo." Felicity laughs and laughs.
Ben sits alone in his loft. He picks up the phone and dials it, then leaves the following message: "Hey, it's me. I don't know why I'm calling. Just to say hi, I guess, so hi. You don't have to call me back. If you want to, you can. If you don't, or if you're out late, then don't. Uh...whatever. I'll probably talk to you later. Okay. Bye."
Owen and Felicity arrive back at Felicity's apartment. Felicity is laughing, and she tells Owen that she had a good time. They stand outside her door, and Owen goes in for the kiss. Felicity doesn't resist at first, but then breaks it off. Owen wonders what's up. Felicity says that she's just...and Owen fills in, "Not ready." Felicity agrees. Owen tells her that it's okay, and that she will find someone else. He concludes, "It may not be me, but it's gonna happen." Felicity nods and takes a deep breath. Owen asks her to promise that she won't feel weird in the studio tomorrow, because they had fun. Felicity agrees that it was fun. Owen kisses her on the cheek, and says goodnight. Felicity smiles as she watches him get on the elevator, and then enters her apartment.
Felicity and Elena stand at the kitchen counter, listening to Ben's answering machine message for what doesn't appear to be the first time. Felicity is trying to listen, and Elena keeps inserting snarky comments about how Ben doesn't know what he wants, and he obviously misses Felicity, and that he's only calling because he saw Felicity moving on. Felicity keeps shushing her. When the message ends, Felicity grabs the phone to call him back. Elena tells her that she can't, because she has to make him squirm. Felicity doesn't want to make him squirm. Elena assures her, "Girl, that's how it works. Trust me." Should Felicity really be taking advice from Elena? She doesn't exactly have a history of successful relationships.