Previously on Felicity: Felicity told her father that she would pay for college herself. Javier thought that Felicity should enter a beauty pageant, and use the prize money to pay for school. Meghan's father said that if Meghan doesn't annul her marriage to Sean, she'll be cut off, but Meghan hasn't told Sean about this. Felicity cheated on Ben, with Noel, and Ben doesn't know. I just realized that a lot of this season is about people keeping secrets from their significant other. Bad idea. They always find out.
Some space-age lounge music plays as Felicity examines the outside of a home pregnancy test in the bathroom of her apartment. Javier calls in to ask what she's doing; Felicity says she's getting dressed, hides the test, and walks out in her really ugly bathing suit to face Javier The only word I can think of to describe it would be "functional." But it's not even that, really, because it has a bandeau top, which would totally fall down while you were swimming. Javier takes one look at it and rejects it because "this is a beauty pageant, not the Olympic trials." He urges Felicity to try on "the stringy number." Elena walks in and asks what's going on. Javier starts to fill her in, but Felicity warns him to be quiet. Javier is quiet for about two seconds, and then tells Elena that Felicity is entering a beauty pageant. When Felicity gives him a look, Javier points out that she would have told Elena eventually anyway. What happened to his lips being like two glue sticks? Felicity explains about the scholarship money. Elena laughs. Felicity asks whether her bathing suit is okay. Elena suggests that she look for something a little more...and Javier supplies, "Stringy?" Elena agrees. Javier looks at Felicity and says, "Stringy!" with a look on his face like, "Oh, what a shocker that Elena suggested the same thing that I did!" Felicity resignedly promises to look for something else and walks back into the bathroom.
Have I mentioned lately how much I love the credits for this show? I love the credits for this show.
Tracy Scoggins lectures to the beauty pageant contestants, suggesting that they practice their group dance number at home. Remember Tracy Scoggins? I think she was on, like, Dynasty or Dallas or one of those shows. But she really does look like an aging beauty queen, so that was good casting. She's very Maria Shriver-esque, but not quite so pointy, and minus the scary Republican husband and Kennedy connection. Felicity listens to the lecture, which includes lots of mandatory activities, and looks overwhelmed.
The hair and makeup artist finishes working on Felicity and spins her around so that she can check it out. Felicity has a huge bouffant. No, I know what you're thinking. Think bigger. No, a little bigger. Yeah, that's about it. Also, she has on a lot of makeup, especially eyeliner. Understandably, Felicity looks a little less than happy with the final outcome, but she's polite to the artist about it. He suggests hemorrhoid cream to get rid of the puffiness around her eyes, and hands her a tube. As soon as he walks away, Felicity touches her hair and mumbles, "Oh, my God." The girl in the seat sympathizes with Felicity, and gives her some advice on how to avoid it time around. The girl introduces herself as Sarah, and explains that she's been in eight ants, because she's trying to get exposure as a singer. Felicity confesses that she's never been in a pageant before, so she's open to advice. Just then, Miss Bizzotch 2001 walks up and scolds Felicity for using her hairbrush. Felicity tries to apologize, but Miss Bizzotch isn't having it. Sarah sticks up for Felicity, but Miss Bizzotch walks away, professing her disgust that now she'll have to clean her brush before she can use it.
Javier walks up and asks Felicity if she's seen Felicity. See, he didn't recognize her with the bouffant. Javier stifles a laugh, and Felicity shakes her head, like, "I know." Sarah says goodbye and walks away. Javier warns Felicity not to get too close to the other girls. Felicity explains that Sarah is really nice. Javier thinks that Felicity is "so gullible" that she's "like a sea bird." Anyway, Javier has scoped out the competition, and thinks that Felicity is "the most gorgeous one by like a million miles, except for this set decorator, who's like Adonis." Felicity admonishes Javier, who claims that he's just looking, and then he gets back on point, saying that Felicity has the contest in the bag. Except that he needs to fix her hair first. Javier concludes, "If Elvis were alive, believe me, you'd be living in Graceland." Bwah! Felicity does look like a young Priscilla Presley with the big hair and the eyeliner.
Noel meets with a Chris Elliott-type guidance counselor. Chris Elliott explains that he doesn't usually help people who have already graduated, but this is a plot contrivance, so that explanation will have to suffice. He takes a look at Noel's résumé and notes Noel's decent GPA, extra-curricular activities, and position as an RA. Chris Elliott wonders why Noel doesn't have a job. Noel explains about the dot com crash blah blah blah economic downturncakes. Chris Elliott says that people always need help and guidance. Noel doesn't really get it, because he's there for help and guidance. Chris Elliott explains that he's leaving the job, so Noel can have it. Noel is surprised, to say the least. Chris Elliott says that the best part is that every job opening that comes in has to go across his desk first, so Noel will have a lead on the students for a new job. Noel wonders if that isn't kind of a conflict of interest. Chris Elliott thinks it's cute that Noel puts the students first, and says that he used to be like that himself. Noel just looks confused. Or, Noel just looks like Noel.
Meghan eats a meal with her father at the only restaurant in New York, Epstein Bar. Mr. Rotundi says that when he talks about cutting Meghan off, he means both personally and financially. Meghan doesn't understand, because her parents know and like Sean. Mr. Rotundi admits that Sean is charming, but says he's not a good provider. Meghan tries to defend Sean and his various ideas, but Mr. Rotundi is worried that in ten years, all of Meghan's friends will be married to lawyers and businessmen, and Sean will still be thinking up crazy schemes. Mr. Rotundi goes on to try to set Meghan up with the son of one of his golfing partners, John Eisendrath, a lawyer. Meghan points out that she's married to Sean. Mr. Rotundi tells Meghan to think about whether she wants to make this sacrifice, and get back to him. You know what the most offensive part of this storyline is? Not that Mr. Rotundi is so close-minded that he doesn't think that Meghan can be happy without money, although that's part of it. It's that both he and Meghan assume that Meghan needs a wealthy husband in order to be financially stable. Why can't Meghan be the lawyer or successful businessman? Why can't Meghan go into the family elevator business? And yet that never gets pointed out in this episode.
Felicity studies her notes as Elena talks about how the pageant will be judged. Felicity isn't listening, because she has "a lot going on right now." Elena asks what's going on. Felicity thinks for a moment, and then confesses that she's late. Elena suggests that it might be stress, but Felicity doesn't think so. Elena asks whether Felicity has taken a pregnancy test yet. Felicity says that she bought one, but she's afraid to find out the results. Elena tells her that she should take it right now, because not knowing is the hardest part, and Elena is there for support. Felicity agrees, and heads off to pee on a stick. After she walks away, Elena looks really, really worried. Oh, she doesn't know the half of it.
Meghan returns to the loft to find Sean gleefully throwing things into the blender. She asks what he's doing, and Sean explains that he's trying to make shrimp yogurt, because "there are no savory flavors of yogurt." Um, and there's a reason for that. Yuck. Meghan keeps turning the blender off to parrot her father's words about how Sean is wasting his time. Sean isn't worried, because "if the shrimp thing doesn't hit," he has lots of other ideas. Meghan orders him to write down ten ideas, and they'll go through them the day. Sean asks somewhat jokingly if this is going to be how their marriage is going to be. Meghan says that marriage is a partnership, and she wants to be a little more involved, so Sean had better get used to it. Would she just tell him already?
Elena calls to Felicity through the bathroom door. Felicity walks stiffly out of the bathroom and says that the pregnancy test was positive. Elena looks stunned, but quickly shifts into supportive mode, saying that the tests aren't 100% accurate. Felicity says that they are pretty close. Elena says that Felicity must have used protection. Felicity hesitates a split second too long before saying that she did, because you know she totally didn't with Noel. Elena tells Felicity not to panic, and that she needs to take a blood test. Felicity starts crying and says she's not ready for this. I don't think anyone is ever ready for an unplanned pregnancy. Thus the "unplanned" part of the equation. Elena assures Felicity that they will all be there for her, no matter what happens, and starts to say that Ben will be there, too. Felicity interrupts to beg Elena not to say anything to Ben, because she doesn't want to tell him yet. Felicity uses the excuse that Ben has a lot going on right now with his studies, and she doesn't want to make things worse. But you know that she really doesn't want to tell him because it might not be his child. Elena promises not to tell. Felicity looks away and swallows hard, then wonders if the beauty pageant has a category for pregnant women.
Felicity studies on her bed. Ben walks in and sighs heavily. Felicity asks what's wrong, and Ben explains that he missed the drop/add deadline, and thus didn't get to drop the classes that he signed up for before he changed his major. Felicity suggests that he go and beg the registrar, and Ben says that he was planning to ["Good luck, not" -- Wing Chun], then asks if he's going to see Felicity that night. Felicity says that she can't, then realizes that she's been saying that to Ben a lot lately, and apologizes. She asks Ben not to laugh, and then tells him about the beauty pageant. Scott Speedman does the best reaction shot here -- he turns around, eyes wide, verging on a laugh, and says, "I'm sorry. What was that?" Felicity explains, and Ben laughs a little, and then apologizes. Felicity is laughing, too, as she explains her level of desperation for tuition money, and then says that she probably won't win, anyway. Ben says that she could win, and then asks if he can come and watch her. Felicity doesn't want him to, because she's too embarrassed. Ben apologizes again for laughing, but assures her that she can tell him these things without being embarrassed. Felicity says that she knows, and looks away guiltily, because there's so much that she can't tell him.
Chris Elliott finishes up the paperwork for Noel's new job, and then gathers up his personal belongings. Chris Elliott explains that picking your own replacement is a perk of the job. Or a contrivance of the storyline. You be the judge. He gives Noel a handbook of some sort, and mentions in passing that an Art course needs a TA immediately. Hmm. Interesting. As Chris Elliott walks out, Ben walks in, looking for guidance. But wasn't that Chinless guy Ben's advisor? You know, the guy who made Ben take the placement test in the season premiere. Noel explains to Ben that he's just doing this until he finds something else. Ben says that he needs to drop some classes, and Noel starts furiously leafing through the handbook. I really don't think that Noel should be guiding elementary-school students, much less college students. I guess that's the "comic" setup.
Felicity gets blood drawn for a pregnancy test and asks when the results will be back. The nurse tells her that they'll be available the day. That's so bogus. It doesn't take that long. Or so I've heard. Felicity explains that she can't get the results the day, due to the beauty pageant. The nurse has her sign some forms, and gives her a receipt of some sort. The nurse suggests that Felicity can bring her boyfriend when she comes back, so that they can discuss options. Okay, the nurse would never say that, unless Felicity had previously mentioned a boyfriend. Maybe she would suggest that Felicity bring along anyone who would be helping her make the decision, or someone for moral support, but I don't think she would use the word "boyfriend." At least I hope she wouldn't. Felicity looks startled and then claims that she's making this decision on her own.
Tracy Scoggins demonstrates to the pageant contestants how to walk across the stage, and then asks for volunteers to try it out. Sarah asks Felicity what she's doing for her talent. Felicity confesses that she hasn't decided yet. Miss Bizzotch whips her head around and snipes that she can't believe that Felicity hasn't picked her talent yet, since it's 30% of the score. Shut up, Miss Bizzotch, and take the tired-ass Bedazzled red bandanna off your head. Miss Bizzotch adds, "Guess I know where my competition isn't." Felicity asks if Miss Bizzotch has a problem with her, and then says that she'll be dancing for her talent. Sarah adds that Felicity is a great dancer. Felicity says she's been dancing since she was ten, and Sarah claims that Felicity has won "big, big awards." Miss Bizzotch gets up and stomps up to the stage to try the walk. Felicity tells Sarah that she knows she should ignore Miss Bizzotch, but it's really difficult. Sarah relates that at another pageant, Miss Bizzotch put menthol cream in Sarah's bathing suit. Sarah adds that it wasn't "soothing or relieving." Felicity shakes her head in disbelief. Sarah asks Felicity if she's really a dancer. Felicity says that she hasn't danced since she was ten years old. Sarah assures her that it's like riding a bike, and Felicity says that it had better be. The two girls make fun of Miss Bizzotch up on stage, because that's how women bond.
Felicity dances alone in her room, working out a routine for the pageant. She's really good. Keri Russell's New Mickey Mouse Club roots are showing. Felicity finishes a series of turns, and is then startled by Noel standing in the doorway watching her and chuckling. Felicity rushes to turn off the music and hide the receipt from the clinic under some notebooks. Noel apologizes and explains that he came to help Elena with her computer. Noel compliments Felicity's dancing. Awkward pause. Noel says that Elena told him about the pageant. Awkward pause. Felicity looks increasingly upset. Noel asks what's wrong, and Felicity says that she can't talk about it. Noel says that what happened between them is in the past. Felicity says that it's more complicated than that, because she thinks she might be pregnant. Noel looks stunned, confused...basically the emotions you would expect. Felicity explains about the blood test and the home test, and that she hasn't told Ben yet. Noel stammers that Felicity is telling him because she thinks that it could be his. Felicity agrees. Noel starts to apologize for something, but he's interrupted when Elena walks in wearing the ugliest pink patterned turtleneck ever. Elena starts to ask about her computer, but then realizes that she's interrupting something and offers to leave. Noel says that he'll leave instead, and Felicity promises to call him. Elena asks if everything is okay with Felicity and Noel, and then asks if Felicity told Noel what's going on. Felicity says she did. Elena asks if she wants to talk about it. Felicity doesn't. Realization dawns on Elena's face, as she puts two and two together, and figures out what really happened. Elena says, "Oh my God." That was my reaction too, Elena. Felicity just looks at the floor.
Montage of beauty-pageant contestants giving the typical fluffy answers to interview questions. You know, charity work, yoga keeps me centered and balanced, and we have to think about the children. Felicity and Javier watch with some concern from the sidelines. Felicity's hair looks much, much better now. It's like they straightened it, and then set it on hot rollers. Javier advises Felicity to stick to safe answers and not offend anyone. Sarah adds that they just want to make sure that the winner can speak in public without drooling. Felicity says that it doesn't matter what she says, in that case. Javier tells Felicity to say whatever she wants; then when it's over, she can call up her father and ask him for tuition money. Felicity resignedly repeats, "Fine. Safe answers." Felicity's name is called. Javier tells her to "break her legs."
Felicity stands at the microphone, which whines with feedback, even though it didn't for any of the other contestants, and Felicity isn't doing anything differently than the others to cause the feedback. I guess they're trying to demonstrate how uncomfortable Felicity is, but I think Keri Russell can convey that just fine. Anyway, Felicity answers that she would be an oak tree, because they're strong, and have a lot of character, but they're always changing and growing. On the sidelines, Javier gives her the double thumbs-up. Dr. Joyce Brothers, as one of the pageant judges, asks Felicity specifically what her plans are for the five years. Felicity answers that she's an artist, or at least trying to be, so it's hard to know exactly, and that's something she's been struggling with herself. She adds that she never thought she would be there, in the pageant. Dr. Joyce Brothers asks Felicity if she can be a little more specific. Shut up, Dr. Joyce Brothers. I hated you back when you were a guest star on Happy Days. Felicity thinks for a second, and then says that she can't. The judges thank her, and Felicity walks offstage, looking upset. Felicity tells Javier that she blew it, but Javier thinks they will respect her honesty. Felicity gives him a look, and Javier admits that they might not, but the day's evening-gown and bathing-suit competitions are hers. Javier scrunches his face up all excitedly, then glances at Sarah standing there, and adds, "And yours." Hee!
Sean presents a series of ideas to Meghan. Most of them are pretty bad. For example, a restaurant that only serves appetizers and desserts "for those specialty occasions, like the short, quick dates." ["There are lots of restaurants that only serve appetizers. Tapas, anyone?" -- Wing Chun] Meghan listens to all of them, and says that they are good, but kind of dismisses them quickly. As Sean talks, Meghan's face reflects her growing disappointment. Sean asks why she's being so critical. Meghan says that she needs to be discerning if she's going to make this sacrifice, so that she doesn't make a mistake. Sean points out that she just called him a sacrifice and a mistake. Meghan admits that she's giving up a lot to be with Sean. Sean asks what she means, and Meghan tries to blow it off. Sean persists, and Meghan finally confesses that her parents threatened to cut her out of the family in every way if she doesn't end the marriage. Sean asks why she didn't tell him this before. Good question. Meghan asks whether she was supposed to tell him that her father is trying to set her up with John Eisendrath. Sean doesn't know who that is. Meghan explains the connection. Sean looks upset, and then says that he thought the Rotundis liked him. Meghan says that her father thinks she's making a mistake. Sean asks, "Is that what you think?" Meghan doesn't answer.
Ben shows up at Felicity's apartment, just as Felicity is packing up her things to go to the pageant rehearsal. Ben points out that he's not allowed to attend the pageant, and Felicity says that it's still embarrassing. Ben asks if he can stay and work on his lab, and Felicity gives her permission, kisses him, and leaves. Ben starts to move some things from Felicity's desk so that he can start working, and of course, he uncovers the receipt from the clinic. Oops. Who didn't see that one coming from the minute Ben asked to do his lab there?
At the pageant, Felicity and the other girls work on a dance routine of "Rhinestone Cowboy." Felicity looks like she would rather be in the fiery pits of hell than on that stage, wearing a pink snakeskin cowboy hat and a sequined top. Miss Bizzotch is all smiles. Felicity screws up a few moves. Tracy Scoggins interrupts to remind them that no matter what's going on inside, a beauty queen always smiles.
Backstage, Felicity and Sarah sneak around. Sarah explains that pageants are like life: sometimes you have to cause a little trouble to get things done. Sarah holds up a tube of "Miracle Rub." Felicity worries that they will get caught, but Sarah points out that Miss Bizzotch deserves it. Felicity agrees, and they take off, giggling.
Ben arrives at the basketball court, only to find Noel there already, shooting hoops. Ben says that he didn't know Noel ever came down there, and Noel says that he had a lot on his mind. They start shooting baskets together. Oh, this can't lead to anything good.
Sarah and Felicity giggle some more, their mission to put the cream in Miss Bizzotch's bathing suit completed. They sit on the floor of the dressing room. Sarah makes Felicity admit that it was fun. Sarah asks Felicity who is coming to the pageant to cheer her on, because Sarah's whole family is coming. Felicity says that her parents are in California, and she didn't invite any friends. Sarah says that at least Felicity's boyfriend will get to see the cowboy outfit. Felicity admits that she didn't invite him either, because she's embarrassed. Sarah says that she needs people there cheering for her. Felicity knows what she means. Felicity asks whether she knows "that guy from high school, the most popular guy on campus." Sarah says she hates that guy. Felicity says that her boyfriend is that guy, literally; he was voted most popular. Sarah tries to backpedal from her hatred of that guy, comparing it to the concept of a beauty queen. Felicity says that she wasn't popular at all in high school, and even though she and Ben have both changed a lot, it still kind of feels like high school. Felicity explains, "Like I'm waiting for him to realize who I really am, and once he does, he won't want me anymore. I guess that's why I didn't invite him. I didn't want him to not want me." Sarah reminds Felicity that no matter what a beauty queen feels inside, she always smiles. They laugh. Okay, I have never gotten that from Felicity's and Ben's relationship in the past few years, so I don't really know where this is coming from.
Noel and Ben continue to play basketball, complimenting each other's shots. Ben says that he had to get away from his problems, like the chemistry and the drop/add stuff. Noel promises to take care of the drop/add thing. Ben thanks him. ["That isn't really within Noel's purview as a counsellor. Noel's got Delusions of Registrar." -- Wing Chun] Ben thinks for a minute, and then admits that there is more going on. Noel asks what's up, and Ben slowly says that Felicity might be pregnant. Noel doesn't feign surprise very well, and says, "She told you?" Ben says that he found the paper from the clinic, and then asks Noel if Felicity told him. Noel denies it, but Ben can tell that he's lying. Ben asks, "Man, why would she tell you?" Noel says that it's probably because they're friends. Ben says that he needs to go find Felicity, and he bounces the basketball extra hard, because he's so angry! Stupid Noel with his stupid sweaty curly hair ruins everything.
Backstage at the pageant, Felicity and Sarah do their hair and makeup, preparing for the evening-gown competition. Miss Bizzotch comes out wearing her bikini, with the cream smeared all over, and asks who did it. Felicity and Sarah exchange looks but remain silent. All that build-up, and that's the result of their joke? It could have at least eliminated Miss Bizzotch from the competition or something.
The contestants wait backstage for the evening-gown competition. Ben shows up and pulls Felicity aside. Felicity asks what he's doing there. Ben asks whether she's pregnant. Felicity blinks in shock, and then says that she doesn't know yet, and asks how Ben knows. Ben says that he found the form, and then had to hear it from Noel. Felicity looks down, disappointed, and apologizes. Ben doesn't understand why she didn't tell him. Felicity knows she should have, but she panicked, and Ben has so much going on right now. Felicity runs out of excuses (except for the real reason she didn't tell him), and apologizes again. Ben says that he has to go. Felicity asks him to stay. Ben asks whether she'll be too embarrassed. Felicity says that she will, but that she'll feel better if he stays. Ben agrees. Javier shows up and encourages Felicity, then says, "Hi, Benjameen!"
Various contestants introduce themselves to the crowd. Ben and Javier stand in the wings. Miss Bizzotch walks up and tells Javier that Felicity has no chance. Javier replies, "Oh, really? Let me tell you something, little girl. You are going down." Montage of contestants in evening gowns and bathing suits, and various talent competitions. This is such a waste of time. We just want to see Felicity. Maybe Sarah. Plus, you can't really tell from the montage if Felicity has a chance or what.
Sarah takes the stage for her talent portion, and she sings, "The Greatest Love of All" very nicely. Ben and Felicity watch from the wings. Wouldn't Ben have been kicked out of the wings by now? Sarah's song fades into the announcement of the winners. What? Where was Felicity's talent portion? What a rip-off. I'm pissed. Felicity's hair has morphed into some sort of sausage-roll thing. Felicity wins the eveningwear competition, like they award prizes for each separate category. Felicity does not win the academic portion, which apparently included a $3000 prize. Sarah gets first runner-up, and Miss Bizzotch wins the crown. Felicity is so pissed that she doesn't even clap at first.
After the pageant, Javier, Felicity, and Sarah exchange hugs. Ben waves from the opposite wings. Sarah asks who that is, and Felicity laughs and doesn't answer. She walks over to Ben, who congratulates her on winning a $200 gift certificate to The Wiz. Aw, Ben is so supportive. Felicity tells Ben that she isn't pregnant. At first, I was all, "Wait, did she call the clinic during the...oh." Ben has the same thought process as me, because he asks whether she went to the clinic, and Felicity explains that she got her period. Felicity apologizes and says that she's glad Ben stayed. Ben is glad, too. They hug, but Felicity still has the worried eyes over his shoulder.
Sean prints out some information about shrimp, but Meghan doesn't care. Sean thinks that Meghan should have defended him to her dad. Meghan protests that she did. Sean says that he has hundreds of ideas, and she just has to wait until he finds the right one. Meghan points out that she can't wait around, and some people never stumble on the right one. Sean stands up and says that he has faith that he has found the right one, but if Meghan doesn't, she can call that John guy. Meghan thinks Sean is cute. Sean asks if he's cuter than that John guy. Meghan says that he is, and then says that she'll call her dad and say she doesn't want his stupid money. Sean asks how much money they are talking about, and Meghan answers, "A lot." They laugh and kiss because all of their problems are over. Oh, you know that once they have a kid, the parents will want to be involved again. Like on Gilmore Girls. They'll be all having dinner with them every Friday night.
Noel arrives at Felicity's apartment, and thanks her for the call. Felicity says that she didn't want to leave him hanging. Noel explains that he came by because he has a solution to her tuition problems. Felicity starts to say that she can't take his money, but Noel explains that he's talking about her being the TA for that Art class. It wouldn't cover expenses, but it would pay for some of her credits. The only problem is that it's right down the hall from his office. Why is that a problem? She'll be there like three hours per week. They run into each other all the time anyway. I mean, Noel still lives at the loft, and so does Ben, right? Felicity asks if it would be weird. Noel doesn't think so, and says he's not offering her the job because of what happened. He thinks she would be great. Felicity protests that she hasn't even taken the class. Noel asks whether she would take the job if nothing had happened between them. Felicity guesses she would. Noel says she would because they were friends, and if she doesn't take it now, it means that everything has changed between them. Noel doesn't want to be somebody that she can't be around, and asks Felicity to think about it. Felicity says that she will. You know, every time those two talk so openly about what happened, I expect Ben to walk around the corner, having overheard the whole thing. Is it just me?
Ben walks into Noel's office. Noel is trying to open a window that's been painted shut. Ben brought the drop/add forms for Noel to sign. Ben thanks Noel for doing it, then says that he doesn't know if Noel knows yet, but Felicity's not pregnant. Noel acts surprised and says that he didn't know, and that's great. Noel finishes the forms and hands them back. Ben offers to help with the window, but Noel says he's got it. Ben offers to shoot hoops again some time, and Noel says that he'd like that. Ben walks out. Noel looks after him with his tongue hanging out, then sits down at his desk and looks scared.
There's no specific preview for week's episode. Instead, it's a preview for the whole month of November. Javier wonders how Noel is able to live without being with the one he loves. Ben tells Noel that he'll never have her, and Noel yells back that he already did. Noel tells Felicity he doesn't know why he said that, and that it just came out. Felicity apologizes to Ben, but Ben's not having it. I can't take the stress! Can't they just be happy again? I just realized that I'm still pissed that we never got to see flashbacks of Ben and Felicity's romantic summer trip from after the first season. I think I need professional help.