God Friended Me

Previously on "God Friended Me"...

The diocese would like me to be

the next bishop of New York.

Arthur, how could you not tell me this?

I can't marry you.

My parents said we should break up,

but we're not going to. We just need to keep

our relationship between us.

Fake break up.

Miles, I love you.

I love you too.

Are you Audrey Grenelle? Did you know there was

a message hidden in the painting?

How could you possibly know about that?

Because it was meant for me.

That's the first place

that Cara and I tracked the God Account to

- when this first started. - Yeah, but why is it

sending us there now?

I don't know, but that's what we're gonna find out.

I can't believe that unlocking the painting

revealed the house in Jersey. Like, the same house

where it all began? What do you think it means?

I don't know, but after everything the God Account

has put me through, I'm just hoping to finally get some answers.

- Hmm. - Hey, were you able

to find out who owns the house?

Yeah, uh, Gideon and Erica Moore bought the place

about six months ago. Gideon's a teacher,

Erica's a stay-at-home mom, so as far as I can tell,

no connections to the God Account.

There must be a reason the God Account is sending me there.

Well, maybe the God Account's getting sentimental.

Cara did finally say

she loves you, right?

- Hey. - Hey.

Oh.

I'm so happy for you guys.

- Uh... Thank you? - Okay, that's enough.

Okay.

So, did you hear from Audrey?

Yeah, she said that she doesn't "go" to Jersey,

and to call her if we find anything.

All right. Oh, that's our lift.

Rakesh, do you wanna ride shotgun?

Actually I'm gonna pass on the mysteries

of the God Account today.

- What, you're not coming? - Yeah,

it's Jaya's birthday tomorrow, and I'm pulling out all the stops,

so... I still got a lot to do,

but text me

- if you find anything. - Yep.

- You ready? - Next stop, Jersey.

- Hey, can I help you? - Uh, yes I hope so.

My names is Miles Finer, this is Cara Bloom.

Um, look, I... I know this might sound crazy,

but I'm about to tell you a story,

and when I'm done if you wanna head inside

and slam the door in my face, I totally understand.

Okay.

Okay. About a year ago,

I got a friend request on Facebook from someone

calling themselves God.

Whoever's behind the account led us here.

Right...

This is the part where you head inside and slam that door.

No. It's not.

I... I know you're telling the truth.

How?

'Cause seven years ago I was friended by the God Account.

- I'll be right back, honey. - Wait, I don't get it.

If you were friended by the God Account, what happened?

After a few years of helping Friend Suggestions,

I fell in love. I wanted a normal life,

so I walked away. I don't mean to be rude, Miles,

- but what do you want? - I just want answers. Okay?

The God Account brought me here for a reason.

I think it is to tell me what it wants me to do next;

what my bigger purpose in all this might be.

You haven't figured out who's behind the God Account yet,

- have you? - No.

But something tells me you have.

It's God, Miles.

I don't believe in God.

You say that like it matters.

I know how it sounds,

but, yeah, like it or not, you've been chosen.

Chosen to do what?

What else does God choose people for? To be a prophet.

Wait, a prophet, like... beard and long flowing robes,

destined to change the world kind of thing?

I'm sorry, I know it's not the answer you wanna hear.

- I gotta get back to my family. - Wait! Wait. Wait.

Why do you think I was chosen to become a prophet?

You were with the God Account for almost two years.

You have to know something.

Look, whatever you're not telling me, I need to know.

Please.

Fine. But not here.

Okay, my sister runs a bar in the city. Honeysuckle Rose.

I'm gonna need a couple of hours.

Okay.

I can't believe it.

Dad, you are going to be the bishop of New York,

in two days.

It will be an honor.

The church will be filled with dignitaries

from all over New York.

- Here's the seating chart. - Thank you.

The first pew will be reserved

for your friends and family, so if you can just

- take a moment and give us their names. - Of course.

Hey! What did I miss?

We just walked through the consecration process,

and now we need to fill out Dad's guest list.

So, who do we have?

- Trish? - I'm... cautiously optimistic.

Uh, have you spoken to her?

Yes, I've told her how much I love her and...

that I'd do whatever it takes to balance

bishop life and married life, and she said

she needed "a little more time."

I'm gonna write Trisha's name down.

Okay, I will give this to Cheryl.

Hey, Dad, I am sorry I missed your walkthrough.

I was... In New Jersey.

- Yeah? - The God Account led me

to a man named Gideon Moore.

And apparently, he was the first person

to get friended by the God Account.

- You're kidding! - Yeah.

Did he have any answers?

He said that God was behind the God Account,

and that I was chosen to become a prophet.

Look, son, um... we can't agree on much

when it comes to religion, but we can agree God...

is not behind the God Account.

Agreed, but I do think Gideon

knows more than he's letting on.

Well, who's behind the God Account aside,

you can always learn from people

who have walked that path before you.

Thank you for meeting with us.

Sorry if I was a little stand-offish before.

I haven't thought about all this in a very long time.

We totally understand.

Two strangers walking up to your door

asking about the God Account, it's...

Yeah, we're used to that reaction.

Are you two together?

Yeah, yeah, we help Friend Suggestions together.

No, I got that. I meant are you a couple.

Yeah.

Why?

Um, a few months before I decided to walk away,

the God Account sent me a message

about the sacrifice... that I'd have to make

if I wanted to become a prophet.

Yeah? What did it say?

That I would have to give up love and walk alone.

That's why you felt

you had to walk away from the God Account?

Well, it seemed pretty clear what the rules

were gonna be going forward.

And I was already having a very hard time

balancing the God Account and love.

And you really didn't think you had a choice?

Have you ever known the God Account to be wrong?

Look, I wish that I could be more help,

but I can't get involved. I have a wife I love,

and a son I adore. I made my choice.

I put the God Account behind me,

and that's where it needs to stay.

Hey! We got your message.

- This him? - Uh, yeah, Gideon, this is

my best friend, Rakesh.

He helps with the God Account.

Hey. You're the first Miles, huh?

- I... I guess so. - And this is Audrey Grenelle.

Bonjour.

The God Account brought us together too,

but I'm still not sure why yet.

Actually, I think I know.

You do?

She was the last Friend Suggestion I got

before I unfriended the God Account.

You are the person that I never helped.

So wait, you got Audrey as a Friend Suggestion

right before you walked away?

When I saw that you lived in France, I took it as a sign.

It was a perfect time to leave.

I'm getting that exact same vibe right now.

No, Audrey, Audrey, it's starting to make sense

why the God Account brought us all together.

Look, you were Gideon's last Friend Suggestion.

He was supposed to help you with something five years ago.

Do you remember what it could have been?

Any problems in your life back then? Any big events?

Nothing comes to mind,

so whatever it was, clearly, it wasn't all that important.