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A little pause...

and we are back.

Here, Bear!

Erica, is that you?

Hi, Daddy.

Sweetie.

Oh!

Hi, Mark.

Nice to finally meet you.

Come here.

Hi, Mom.

Aww.

This is Mark.

Such a pleasure, Mrs. Moore.

Oh, so nice to meet you.

Sorry we missed you on our last visit.

How was your drive?

Ah, easy.

Something smells good in here.

Oh, Erica's favorite brownies.

Three more minutes left.

I'm so glad you're home.

Your room is almost ready.

Let me just put the duvet cover on.

It just came out of the dryer.

Dale, can you grab those bags and bring them into Erica's room?

Mom, we can...

Erica, your sister's going to be here at six with the bridesmaid for us.

And Mark, make yourself at home.

Thank you!

That was perfect!

Ah, it's Seth.

After his first tour.

He looks handsome there.

He is.

He was.

That's April.

And me.

She's much taller now.

And you know, April never was great at handling stress.

I think you mean she never stresses.

Well, if Scott and I weren't here to actually make a plan for this thing,

it'd be falling apart.

Well, I'm here now, so just tell me where the ship's headed and I can help steer to.

Homefront is putting on a show.

On an event.

Uh, it's Nate's charity, right?

That's right.

On Sunday.

There's been some competition for table

rentals if you want to help find a solution.

Tables.

On it.

The event does sound lovely, though.

Honoring all the vets involved with the organization.

We should all go support.

Yeah.

Okay.

Um... We're buying a condo near Lincoln Park.

It's gorgeous.

I'm so excited to get back and start setting it up.

That's a big step.

Is it time for that?

I think so.

I've been reading articles about how soon is too soon.

Why, you think it's too quick?

Not at all.

I'm happy for you.

Hello?

In here.

Hi.

We're here.

Oh.

Where's Mark?

April.

Don't tell me the dress is in this bag?

It's fine, Mom.

Well, I can steam it.

Okay.

See you around here.

April, don't forget about the florist appointment tomorrow.

Yeah, I got it.

And then the meeting with the caterers at 3.

Let's start packing the welcome bags tonight.

Can't.

We're going out with everyone.

Ugh.

Oh, my God.

Mmm.

Wow.

So, I'm getting married, and we're gonna eat some cake.

And I get to watch Scott get old and saggy.

It's gonna be great.

It's beautiful.

It's beautiful.

I wasn't a fan of the Bard venue.

It's supposed to be the most meaningful day of our lives, not a stockyard show.

Plus, it took a lot of explaining to my grandmother that

getting married outside of a church actually still counts.

Yeah, Scott is very concerned about getting hay on his tux.

Oh.

That's not the only reason.

Mmm.

We've talked about it a lot.

It's one of them.

Yeah.

No.

There's many reasons.

There are currently about 5,000, but you guys probably

wouldn't know that because you're not in my head.

It's gonna be funny.

It stinks.

I mean... Yeah.

It's dusty.

It's a dusty environment.

It is dusty.

You want to look nice.

You want to look nice.

I... Sure.

Do you want to look nice?

As best I can.

It is... Yeah.

Hey!

20 minutes late.

You're early, though.

Ah!

One week!

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking.

Good to see you.

Yeah.

You too.

Welcome home.

I can't even remember the last time I paid $3 for a drink.

Hi.

Mark.

Oh, my boyfriend.

My best friend.

Oh.

Nate.

Scott's best man and one of my oldest friends.

Of course.

Yeah, let's get you drinking.

I need some embarrassing stories.

Well, now that we're all here, I wanted to do a little toast.

April, would you like to say something?

Oh.

Um...

Sure.

Yes.

I mean, I don't have anything prepared.

Okay.

Thank you.

Thank you all for being here.

Seriously.

Uh, this terrible beer and terrible company makes the moments worth having.

And I can't imagine such a big moment in my life without any of you.

Except maybe Mark.

I mean, let's be honest.

We just met.

So...

Uh, I'm excited.

Okay.

Uh, mic drop.

That's... All right.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Cheers!

So, I had a couple of speeches saved for the big day.

But I wanted to do this one now because I didn't want to make it a thing.

Don't worry, it's short.

Uh...

April and I are so grateful to have everyone here we love with us this weekend.

Family, friends.

Best man was probably the easiest choice in the

process so far, besides choosing my bride, of course.

But in the last few years, Nate has become my best friend.

My brother.

To my new big sister, we're so glad to have you back home.

And thank you for convincing your sister to go out with me.

You're going in my will for that one.

Don't expect much.

And to Seth.

We all wish you were here.

Not just to be our designated driver and pay for pizza, but...

Well...

none of this is the same without you.

...and lastly, to my beautiful bride.

You made me happier than a bird with a french fry when you decided to marry me.

Thank you for changing my life.

Cheers!

Yeah!

I'm gonna get a drink.

You guys want anything?

I know we're good.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Whiskey neat.

It's a single malt scotch, upgraded.

You seem... Mark seems nice.

Yes.

He is.

I'm really lucky.

How'd you meet?

Uh, work.

Fundraiser.

Do you still do... HR.

Yeah.

I do.

What do you do?

I'm a security mom.

I sure really love you.

How have you been?

You know, I've been really good, actually.

I've been busy with home front.

Yeah, my mom said there's an event on Sunday.

Yeah, it's just a little get together.

We're trying to raise awareness for the

organization but also honor the people it's for.

You know?

All events, right?

Yeah.

Yeah.

We help them find employment, um, construction work, technology,

things like that.

Get them readjusted to civ life.

Right.

That's really incredible, Nate.

Um, yeah, there's gonna be food and a raffle.

It should be fun.

Right.

Thanks.

It seems to be working out so far.

We are having a small dedication of a few new park benches for the fallen vets,

including Seth's.

But nobody told me Seth was being honored.

They didn't?

Oh, I figured... well, I don't have your number anymore, or I would have called.

You don't?

No.

But, um...

If you want to see the benches, you could

come by home front and see while you're here.

Yeah.

Do you still have the same number?

5-5-5.

3-7-2-8.

Well, I...

I should... No, I... Nothing.

Go ahead.

I was just saying I should probably get back.

I don't want to leave him with the sharks too long.

It was really good to see you.

You too.

How's work?

Morning.

Got an early start.

Bumped up my conference call.

Sticking to a hard out at 4.

Good.

What's your plan for today?

Ah, just wedding stuff, I think.

Gonna meet everyone down at the barn at 4.30 if you can make it.

Um, definitely trying.

I was thinking about going down to see the bench they made for Seth this morning.

Do you want me to go to that too?

Oh, no.

Finish this.

Makes most sense.

Trying to get everything done before the wedding day, you know?

Yeah.

Yeah.

We knew that was the deal.

I'm just glad you're here.

I understand, sir.

But the donation is so small.

Okay.

Well, I appreciate your time and maybe next quarter.

Okay.

Yeah, maybe next quarter you can take one less cruise so you can show the tiniest

bit of appreciation for those who gave their lives so you can have that vacation.

Hi.

Hi.

I'm Nate's friend, Erica.

Oh, Seth's widow.

Yeah, uh, that's right.

Me too.

A widow.

Seven years.

I'm Melanie.

It's nice to meet you.

I'm so sorry.

Likewise.

Nate?

Of course, Dawn.

Thank you so much.

We really appreciate it.

Bye-bye.

Oh, you showed.

I showed.

So next, I'll be demonstrating how to bend wood.

Now, we're going to take multiple layers and we're going to bend them around.

And I found a form and Donald the camera is driven.

Hey, Grandma.

Ah, the kitchen's closed.

But the bar is still open.

Hi, Davey.

Hi, Raj.

Hi, sweetheart.

Hi, Raj.

Come on, sweetheart.

And this is beautiful.

This is the artistry.

Yeah, well, we know what we're doing.

This one sucks.

We're gonna put his favorite quote right here.

Well, we're guessing it's his favorite quote, because

it's the one he used in his valedictorian speech.

We'll say that it is.

So, did you bring them?

We had these made.

I'm gonna put each one of their tags...

right here.

They're going to Tompkins Park.

Oh, you have a little, uh...

Just... yeah.

Ah, I thought I was keeping it together so well.

No one keeps it together all the time.

Seth could.

You're right, he could.

The library.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

Kid Rips one.

Seth, what are you doing?

I'm laughing in my quiet voice.

I'm laughing in my quiet voice.

What 13-year-old boy talks like that?

Seth.

I'm sorry for losing touch.

I wrote.

A couple times, actually.

And then everything I wrote always sounded so... I don't know.

I don't know.

Never sent him.

Hey.

Swan under the bridge.

We're not sitting in a circle, April.

It's symbolic.

Of what?

Being in a cult?

Of union.

And everyone can see everyone else.

It becomes a shared experience.

My mom's not going to look at the back of my head the entire ceremony.

Okay, fine.

Pretend that I am your mom.

No.

Never.

No.

Oh, I see you, Scott.

Hi.

Look, there you are, right in plain view.

You're being difficult.

Erica?

Hmm?

Difficult.

Oh, I can see either side.

Uh, hey, Erica.

Would you mind grabbing me another 150-grit sanding sheet?

It's in my bag.

In your bag.

Yep.

You know, for somebody who says they don't really care about this sort of thing,

it certainly seems like you care quite a bit.

Well, I would just like for the few simple ideas that I have to be heard.

I understand that.

Do you?

It's not... I mean, think about it.

How are you going to walk in?

During the week of tastings, I'll watch Scott debate steak or duck for an hour.

Oh.

Somebody's going to be seeing my butt the entire time.

Somebody's going to be seeing your butt the entire time.

Well, they're seeing your butt anyway.

Okay, you know what?

Let's not do this.

It's not like I care about this stupid chair.

She just won't listen.

It's like he becomes this different person who suddenly cares about something.

Stamping family crests on place cards.

Like, what?

I am so ready for all of this to be over.

It's normal to be stressed.

It's your big day.

Thanks, Mark.

I mean, I just... I wanted to go to City Hall.

Or, like, your wedding in the backyard.

That was perfect.

I'm sorry, is that... is that a weird thing for me?

Not at all.

Nope.

I know Seth was important.

I know that.

And I wish I met him.

Well, that would have been one very crowded bed.

Yeah.

I guess everything happens for a reason.

Ah, we need three more.

No.

Yes.

No.

Today?

No.

That... that can't happen.

I can't do it.

Well, then get somebody else.

Sam and Michael.

What do you... no.

He's supposed to be covering me right now.

That's the deal.

I worked it out with Michael.

This guy gave me his word he's supposed to cover me.

That's a protocol, and you know that.

Yeah, we cleared it.

Yes, we did.

He is.

That's unbelievable.

Hold on.

I didn't want to wake you.

They want me back in Chicago.

Apparently...

the city was notified of some illegal basement on the

complex that was about to close, and now I'm trying to...

Hold on, Jackie.

I... But I won't get to give you the tour.

I wanted to show you... I know, and I am trying to juggle it all, but...

I don't want to lose out on this deal.

It could really affect how we move forward on the condo.

It's just a couple days.

I'll catch a flight first thing Saturday morning.

You'll be back for the wedding?

Yes.

Then go.

It's important.

I love you.

Yeah, you have Erica to thank you for.

Yeah.

See you soon.

Drive safely.

Mom?

Dad?

I'm so sorry, Marcus.

I'll get you some coffee.

Oh, it's okay.

Thank you.

Hi.

Hi.

It's so good to see you.

Good to see you.

I'm so glad you're here.

Oh, yeah.

Thank you for it.

So it looks like we'll have a couple extra volunteers tomorrow.

Oh, that's good.

Yeah, and I think they can stay out for about a week.

I like that.

It helps.

You've been working.

Oh, I try.

I sat outside Seth's in my house for a while today.

No idea what I was planning to accomplish by doing that.

Just kind of ended up there.

You think...

Oh, whatever you want to call it.

Do you think it ever fully goes away?

No.

It just becomes normal.

And then you feel guilty that it's normal.

It changes.

But it definitely doesn't go away.

I do that too sometimes.

Sitting in front of the house.

It just sucks.

I'm really sorry, both of you.

But...

I'm here.

That's all.

Just don't be expecting me to be all sugary about it.

Good news is, Michael put a rush on it, so

I'm definitely in the clear after tomorrow.

I told him I'd buy every round of golf for a year.

Like he can't afford it?

I know.

He'll hold me to it, too.

Oh, hang on.

Got this for your sister.

Wow.

Figured they don't have too many $300 bottles in August Creek.

It's really sweet.

Everything else good?

Yeah.

I helped Nate on a home front thing today.

I wish I'd been doing more since Seth.

You should definitely get involved with something like that out here.

Let's research.

I bet there's tons of B.A.

programs out in Chicago.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Totally.

Yeah.

And then we went to a funeral reception for a vet.

I didn't know him.

But it was cool to see the community around him.

A vet?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Killed in a training exercise.

Oh.

That's awful.

He's in a better place now.

Yeah.

I'm sorry I'm not there.

I miss you.

I miss you too.

You better.

I'll see you soon, babe.

Good night.

Down in the lowlands, in the swamps beside

the rivers, lives a 12-year-old... Hey, Dad.

Hey, hold on a second.

Okay.

He comes to a display post in the early dawn...

Okay.

Go ahead.

Okay.

I just wanted to say, hey.

I heard you over the phone.

You're awake.

Hey, Bob.

Want some?

Sure.

These guys haven't been back to the coast in three whole years.

They got confused by a weather pattern change caused

by an ice cap melting off the coast of Greenland.

Oh, wow.

Hmm.

Hmm.

A very special prize.

He deliberately brushed our face with his... I miss this.

Our midnight snack time.

I wish I had more time.

Yeah.

It's all planned out, isn't it?

It usually is.

But sometimes it comes down to the simple things, bub.

We sure miss you.

Chicago's good to you?

Yeah.

Yeah, it's an exciting place.

Well... Yeah.

Good.

If you're happy.

That's what matters.

Oh, look at that.

That's, uh, Eurasian Wigeon, isn't it?

Oh, looks like it.

Holy smokes.

Look at him go.

Look, look, look.

Oh, oh, oh.

Boy, can he swim.

Oh, wow.

Woo.

Where'd he go?

Right over there.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh, that's a good one.

Oh, you got them both.

Whoa.

You think this is your own private supply, or what?

Hush.

Oh, hush yourself.

There you are.

Thanks.

Yep.

There you are.

Here you go.

I made that.

Here you are.

What?

You don't make beer?

I do now.

I'm very proud of that one, too.

It's the best one I've made.

Okay.

Wow.

Well, I made those perfect circles over there, so who's impressed now?

I mean, I'm not going to say just anyone could have

done that, but they do teach circles in kindergarten.

Well, kindergartners aren't trusted with spray paint.

Nor should you be.

Ha!

Hey, but look, I am very proud of you.

Ah, well, I could be a street artist.

I could be Banksy.

You don't know.

I'm just saying.

Hi.

All right.

Scott and April's first date.

Going to dinner at... Answer must be in the form of a question mark.

Jeopardy rules.

What is Scott choking on a piece of popcorn in a movie theater?

No.

Mm-hmm.

What is seeing the second-born identity at Highland Theater?

Ain't wrong.

Ssssssssssssssssss.

Ha-ha!

Ah!

Yes!

Stop.

I got it.

I know we have a photographer already, but he'll do it for free.

Thank you, but we've already put the deposit down.

Excuse me.

Scott.

Ah.

That was really embarrassing, April.

In the future, can we avoid such conversations in front of my parents?

It's not that big of a deal to just cancel the other photographer.

The other photographer is a professional.

Okay, but my cousin is really good.

And yeah, I know we'll lose the $200 deposit,

but we will save so much more than that.

These pictures are going to be on our mantle for the rest of our lives.

We can't just, like, have a...

Hey!

You want a drink?

No.

No.

Seriously, did you see the shot?

It's good.

I sighed.

I had to do community service for a month.

Oh, you do?

Oh, Nate is reminding us of his criminal past.

Ah, that time they were caught stealing candy.

Oh, we didn't get caught.

Seth left an apology note with the 75 cents and turned himself into the sheriff.

He named me as his accomplice.

You still omit me from that story?

I could never rat you out.

It's a serious crime accessory to candy theft.

Ketchup first.

Then the lettuce.

Because you can't stand a soggy bun.

Top off with four chips.

You're narrating my plate.

Roger, you're cheating again.

I see that.

It's all right.

I apologize.

Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize.

Let's see.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

I'm out.

All right.

Good night, Mel.

Good night.

Good night.

Thank you.

So who do you hang out with in Chicago?

Mostly Mark's friends from college.

He knows a lot of people over there.

They're all nice.

Their girlfriends do Sunday brunches, so I go to a lot of those.

That's fun.

It's expensive.

That's what it is.

But...

I don't know.

It's good for me to go.

Yeah.

It's good to put yourself out there.

Yeah.

No 99-cent burger deals, though.

No.

No.

Definitely no John's Famous.

I do miss this sometimes, though.

Did you leave because of me?

No.

No.

I... I...

I had to go get my life in order somewhere else.

I didn't know how to be here, do the widow thing, people's expectations, the house.

I didn't know how to do it either.

You just do, you know?

But it was hard losing both of you.

You could have stumbled through it together.

Well, I did think about you.

A lot, actually.

I looked you up on Facebook.

Stalker.

Yeah, it's not really my thing.

Yeah, well, there's actually a Nate Jackson

who looks eerily similar who lives in Phoenix.

So, you know, in case you were wondering.

I was, thank you.

Are you happy?

I feel like things are finally back on track.

And that makes you...

I mean, that's what you need to be happy?

Yeah.

And I'm glad things feel on track now.

I can't wait.

I think there's an outlet over here, somewhere.

Oh, okay.

Check the bulb.

I hope something didn't shoo through the wire.

Hey, can you shine your phone over here?

Nate?

Okay.

It's not funny.

Okay, you know I hate being scared.

So...

just get it over with.

God.

I gotta go.

Erika.

Erika.

No.

No, this is not okay.

We don't just do this.

Just talk about this.

No!

I'm going.

I have to go.

Where?

I drove.

Please just take me home.

Well, we'll have to come visit soon.

Hi!

Hi.

What are you doing here?

I tried calling you.

Oh, sorry.

I haven't checked my phone all day.

Andrea finished for me, so I caught an early flight back.

What?

That's amazing.

Are you okay?

Of course.

Yes.

I'm just glad you're here.

Anyway, I don't know if your parents do a big Thanksgiving

or not, but we would love to have everybody here.

Absolutely.

Well, that sounds like a blast, right?

Yeah.

What's wrong?

Something's off.

Did I do something wrong?

No.

No.

It's just... Seth's stuff has come up.

You know, for being back.

I'm sorry I wasn't here when you needed me.

I'll make it up to you.

I promise.

You don't have to do that.

Hey, here's something that'll cheer you up.

Taylor and Meg got that place they were hoping to snag.

So we now have a place to stay any time we want in Grand Beach.

Hey.

Hey!

You decide today wasn't a good day for you to come in or what?

The Panthers came.

Where are you?

Okay.

Hey.

Where are you?

Hmm.

Morning.

You still feeling emotional?

Can I take you to see my favorite places now?

I mean...

I have no choice but to be there.

The best man typically attends, yeah.

The day she left, I slept right there.

She kissed you.

It doesn't matter.

I kissed her back.

I can't believe I did this.

So...

I lose my friend again.

Friend?

Yeah.

Okay.

I'm gonna count the number of girls I've seen you go out with.

Let's see.

There was, uh... Ooh.

Actually...

Nobody.

I've been busy with Homefront.

I'm sure it's the same reason you never date.

No.

No.

Not the reason.

A, shockingly, August Creek isn't exactly swarming with my type.

And B...

Jesse was it.

No one else ever even...

even registered after.

And that was from the first moment we met.

And we were just friends, too.

It took us three years to become anything more, but...

Jesse was my person.

You can love a lot of people, but...

love like that...

doesn't come twice.

She kissed you, dummy.

If she's your person, don't let her end up with some other person this time.

No.

I realize you never knew somebody like me, Seth.

But he wasn't just some other person.

And I'm sure Mark isn't either.

Mmm.

Mmm!

This magic...

is what got me into college.

My mom would get me these every time I got straight A's as a kid.

They're better than I thought they'd be.

Try mine?

Mmm.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Do you think you could ever picture yourself living someplace like this?

Mmm, not really.

Chicago's always done it for me.

Everybody's back home.

Opportunities are there.

Yeah, I don't think so.

I mean, it's fun to visit, though.

Mmm.

Could you?

No.

I did that already, but a part of me feels like I miss a lot.

People take care of each other here, and my family's here, obviously.

Then why'd you move to Chicago?

Fresh start.

I'm glad I did it.

Honestly, too.

I feel like...

I just put a lot of pressure on myself to get past it after I lost Seth.

I mean, having to get a new apartment, new job, setting up new utilities,

it was a good distraction.

Mmm.

Plus, I didn't have the added expectations of being

a good widow, because nobody knew me in Chicago.

When I was 17, our soccer team made it to the state

championship, and, uh, we ended in this shootout.

I was the last one to kick, so I had to win it for everybody.

And I missed.

I mean, like, not even close.

I couldn't sleep for weeks, you know, and felt like I let everybody down.

It's not the same, but...

I get what you mean about...pressure.

Expectations, I guess.

Wow.

Hey.

Hey.

This is amazing.

I think you guys found your calling.

The flow's all wrong.

The table's a little too close.

Scott, the flow is fine.

No, there needs to be more space to... Nobody cares.

Except you.

We'll move them.

Just show us where.

Okay.

Fine.

Whatever.

Do whatever you want.

Whoa!

Hey, Nate.

Who invented the round table?

Circumference!

Yeah, that's good.

Yeah.

No, that's perfect.

Good.

Hey, Erica.

Can you and Nate carry the arbor in, please?

Sure.

Listen.

I'm sorry for yesterday.

Yeah, me too.

I don't... It wasn't just you.

I don't want you to feel bad.

Yeah, well, I do.

Me too.

This is why you left before.

Yeah, that was part of it.

Do you ever think about the day Seth died?

Like, the actual moment?

I do.

But it doesn't matter that I was lonely.

It doesn't matter that we had grown apart when I think that maybe...

That at that moment...

I could have been kissing you.

I've wondered the same.

Kelly deserved a lot better.

And so does Mark.

I know.

I hate this.

Tell me it will all be over soon.

And tomorrow.

And then we'll all go back to the way it was.

Right, Scott?

Yes.

Okay.

But what if it doesn't?

I mean, we haven't done it for three weeks.

You and Mark are all over each other today.

And we're the ones getting married.

Is that a bad sign?

Mark and I are right.

You and Scott are right.

You're just nervous.

And...

Whether you like it or not...

You look beautiful.

I get to marry my best friend tomorrow.

I'll meet you outside.

Not too shabby.

Hmm.

Pitch perfect.

Can we try from second 12?

Okay, everybody.

Let's head back.

You have to answer one thing for me.

Why did you kiss me?

Because I can tell you why I kissed you back.

This is not working.

Can we try second 12?

Second 21?

I know you're with Mark.

And I'm so...

This is not what I'm trying to say.

I don't want to talk about this here.

This...

This can't be wrong.

Stop.

I'm not talking about timing.

I'm talking about... Nate, I am with Mark, whom I love.

At my sister's wedding, I am asking you to please stop talking about this.

This is still not working.

Sorry.

What is the issue?

It's just not working.

I can't...

So what if we just dance?

We're not gonna dance down the aisle, April.

Okay, but... can we at least walk to an ironic song?

I mean, this one doesn't seem to be working anyway, and I just...

I think it would be so funny if we were still super serious, but it was like...

still haven't found what I'm looking for.

Or another one bites the dust.

Why don't you care about this?

April, I think it's too late to make changes.

Let's just run it again.

Yeah, let's just stick with the plan.

Yes, because God forbid we have any fun.

This is embarrassing.

Can we just stick... I don't care!

I can see that.

Okay, no, you're right.

You know what?

I should be ashamed.

You see, I forgot that this wedding is for them.

And it's for you, because I know that it's not for me.

Calm down.

Calm down?

Really?

Since when do you talk to me like that?

I thought we were a team.

We are.

Okay.

Well then, how come you've made every single decision without me lately?

I mean, is this what it's gonna be like our whole lives?

Don't twist this.

This isn't about our whole lives.

Yeah, it is, Scott.

And if you can't see that, then...

we have way bigger problems than I realized.

I can't do this.

I mean, I just...

I didn't realize that I was walking into some mid-century marriage where husband

makes all the decisions, controls our lifestyle, and me, little wife,

just has to look pretty for his parents.

Well, that's not Scott.

He just...

has some set ideas about how the day should go.

But I wouldn't have said yes to any of that stuff.

I mean, not that he even asked me.

Yeah, do you know that he never actually asked me to marry him?

Yeah.

He took me to this awful, expensive restaurant with, like, six forks.

And dessert came, and he starts rambling

nervously about being the chocolate to my cake.

And then, some stranger walks up to me and hands me a rose with a ring on it.

Like, he never actually said, will you marry me?

He could have asked me, sitting on the couch in his boxers

with a mouthful of cereal, and I would have said yes.

I mean, at least then it would have been about us.

I don't know what to do.

I don't know what to do either.

I'm sorry I made you come home for nothing.

No.

I'm glad I'm here.

You're gonna be okay.

Yes, I promise.

Take it easy, man.

Yeah, see ya.

Hey, uh, thanks for being there for her while I was away.

I know it's been tough on her, being back, and me being gone.

I think helping out at Project Homefront was good for her.

Don't mention it.

April?

What's the plan here, April?

I'm not getting married tomorrow.

So you're gonna throw everything away because

Scott doesn't want to dance down the aisle?

That's incredibly juvenile.

April, come back here!

Mom, just give her some space.

We've spent so much time on this.

People have flown in.

So much planning has gone into this.

It can't be about that right now.

I just think she's making a big mistake.

Well, that's for her to decide.

It's gonna be okay.

This is a mistake.

When Seth died, I looked to anyone to tell me the right thing to do next.

I just cling to something stable.

It helps.

He makes me tea every night.

You want me to make you some tea?

It's not the same.

It's Friday.

We always watch Doctor Who on Friday.

He calls it Doctor Who's days.

Erica.

Are you excited to go home?

Yeah.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night.

April.

April.

Scott.

What are you doing?

I'm coming over.

Get down.

Scott.

Scott.

Did you get a tetanus shot after this?

Dimwit.

Let me just check to see if he has a concussion.

I don't have a concussion.

What were you guys even doing?

Can you ask Gabriel to come out here?

He really wanted to see you like this?

He showed up at my place hammered.

Said he wanted to do something romantic to win April back.

I told him tonight probably wasn't the night.

When I went to go set up the couch for him, he bolted.

What can I say to her?

Let me see it.

Oh.

You don't need stitches.

A bandage should be fine.

I'll get this.

I got it.

Her phone keeps going straight to voicemail.

And I don't care about the wedding.

I don't care.

Please tell her I don't care.

We don't even have to get married if she just comes back.

She wants to marry you, Scott.

That wasn't the thing.

She does?

Yes.

She said that she would have said yes if you would have asked in the boxers while

sitting on the couch with cereal in your mouth.

Yes, she does.

But I ruined it.

She's a simplicity-loving oddball.

The hand-stamped place cards were a bit much.

It's too late?

Maybe.

But if that's your person, you have to try.

It can't get much worse.

She's my person.

Hey, what are you doing, man?

Don't embarrass yourself.

Shh.

He's sleeping.

You should take him home.

Let's go.

Watch your step.

Nate.

I thought about what you asked.

And I can't explain the why part.

Uh...

Extreme moment of weakness.

And fear.

Any excuse sounds pathetic, so I won't excuse it.

But...

I do think it was wrong.

And it'll never happen again.

I respect that.

But...

I don't... I don't want to do the same as before.

I want to keep in touch.

I...

I can't do that.

If I need to let go, I will.

I've... I'm used to that, but...

I can't just pretend to be friends.

What's going on?

Scott had too much to drink.

And he tried to climb in through April's window.

And it was this whole thing.

And...

He's... he's fine now.

No.

I mean, what's going on with you and Nate?

Every time I see you guys, you're upset.

You're acting weird.

It's just wedding stress.

No, it's not.

Nate...

Nate and I...

While Seth was away...

He got very close.

It almost went too far, but it never did.

But it could have.

So we stopped talking.

And we ended it.

And I just waited for Seth to come back.

And this was years ago?

Yes.

You haven't talked since.

And the feelings are gone?

Are you coming to bed?

What?

It's late.

We have to be up before seven tomorrow.

I... aren't you... upset?

Or...

Nope.

Feelings are feelings.

They change.

We'll be home in a day, and I know you'll feel... a little more sorted out.

I...

Sorted out?

I just told you that I feel... Yeah, I know you feel.

You feel a lot sometimes.

And I understand that.

I do.

The Seth stuff, I get that.

I do.

No... you don't.

I do.

You're sad, I know.

And I am doing my best to juggle this all, but I...

I don't understand how you expect the condo to get finished, which won't happen

if I lose this deal, and your family to get the needed face time, and us to have

time, and... I can't take care of everything all the time, Erica.

Mark...

I don't think this is working.

Anything good?

Just the real something's up somewhere.

And some movie where everybody dies.

Hmm.

I want to take you somewhere.

You come with me?

Where?

It's a surprise.

And definitely no.

Mark and I broke up.

If you do this one thing for me...

I promise we'll both come back here and watch Moonstruck on repeat.

Okay.

Yeah, okay.

So, did Mark leave already?

Yeah, he left last night.

He'll probably catch a flight first thing tomorrow morning.

But you don't want to stay for Homefront?

I need to get back, find a new apartment.

Okay, what is going on?

Why are we here?

Why are you torturing me?

Do you trust me?

Ugh, fine.

Okay, seriously, why are we here?

April, it took me 16 years to build up the courage to ask you out.

Followed by another three for you to agree to it.

Okay.

I knew before we ever went on that first date that

I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you.

You're everything.

And I can't imagine my life without you.

So if you'd give me a chance...

I'd like to beat you every night at Jeopardy for the rest of our lives.

It never happened and it never will.

Well...

April Ann Moore?

Will you marry me?

Yes.

Okay, good.

Okay.

Wait, right now?

What's going on?

Ah...

Friends and family, welcome.

You have been chosen to Sharon today because each of you, in some way,

Love goes beyond romance and feelings, but the feelings that you have and the

friendship will protect these treasured parts of your union.

You're better together than you are apart.

My sleep talker, my spider catcher, you're my best friend.

And talking to you at the end of the day is my favorite part.

A hundred percent of the time.

Therefore, with God's blessing and the power

vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.

You may kiss your bride.

You have hay on your tux.

You have a bunch.

I will show you if kisses freeze.

See how happy they look?

You could be happy like that.

Stop.

Okay.

You can eat your ice cream.

I'm not happy.

We're finished.

No.

What kind of stuff?

Left shoulder is drama, right shoulder is drama.

Yeah, exactly.

I'm going to miss you.

I miss you, Daddy.

You know, we just want you to be happy.

Whatever that is.

Thanks for coming.

Thank you.

Nice seeing you.

Have a good night.

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye.

Sweetheart.

See you in a bit.

See you back home.

Okay.

Thank you for this.

Thank you.

It was teamwork.

Mm-hmm.

Where's Mark?

Gone.

But I have to be back in Chicago in the morning, so...

I just... I just didn't want to leave without saying goodbye.

Sure.

But best of luck.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

See you.

I miss you so much.

I'm sorry.

Seth, I'm so sorry.

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

I just wanted to come see Seth's bench one last

time because I don't know when I'm coming back.

So, you're not going to?

After the ceremony.

No, I have an early flight.

Right.

Yeah.

That's maybe best.

Look, I don't know how you're feeling about maybe missing Seth's dedication.

None of my business.

But for Nate...

Look, you have every right to be there.

But you hurt Nate.

I don't like that.

So, yeah.

Maybe don't go.

Or...

And I'm just spitballing here because this is

the last time I'm going to see you anyway, right?

Leave Mark.

Nice guy, but eh.

See if there's maybe someone out there that maybe fits you better.

Maybe someone who makes you stammer.

And get all flushed.

But also understands what it's like to miss Seth.

To feel lost.

I'm sure you're going to have to look really hard to find someone like that.

Well...

None of my business.

What happened?

Honey, you haven't changed.

I heard about Mark.

Is everything okay?

I don't know.

Is Mark already back in Chicago?

I don't know.

Do you need me to book you a flight?

I'm happy to make a call if you... Mom, I already booked a flight.

What about the condo?

There wasn't already a down payment, was there?

If it's within 30 days, you might be able to... Mom!

It's fine.

Well, what's your plan when you get back?

You'll have to find a place as soon as possible.

Why?

Huh?

Why?

Why the rush to find a new place?

I can come to Chicago for a little bit, just till you get yourself resituated.

Let me see.

I don't think I could make it out before... Mom.

Mom!

Why are we rushing to find a new apartment?

What's so important about a new apartment?

Well, so what's your plan then?

I don't know.

Um, I don't know.

I don't know.

And I think...

I think that's okay.

And in these times, one of you, sometimes even a stranger, will show up and provide.

Just... show up.

I think that's pretty rare nowadays.

I'm sure each of you have experienced something like that too.

Yes.

Um, so...

Let us not only be grateful to the ones that we miss...

Steven...

Kelsey...

And Seth...

But let's be grateful for this community too.

Because we've proven to be just that.

And when we do have to let go...

When it's time to say goodbye...

We get through because of this.

So... See you in the park.

Enjoy these benches, as much as a bench can be enjoyed.

And remember the heroes of this town.

Thanks, that's... That's all I got.

Thank you.

Erica, I thought that... Hi, I'm not sure what... What?

No, no, you... No, no, no, what were you gonna say?

Uh...

I...

I don't... Okay, I don't know how this goes.

Oh, okay, I don't know what I'm doing.

But, uh...

Oh...

I...

Uh...

What I'm trying to say is...

Oh, I love you.

I know I love you.

That's pretty much all I know.

And I know things are messy.

And it's now kind of a total free fall.

And I don't expect...

I guess we'll stumble through together then.