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We are going to host an impromptu engagement party.
I don't want Diane taking over all my wedding planning.
She's completely inflexible.
You can be a little determined and inflexible yourself.
Why don't we throw the party at your friend's gastropub?
I'm sure we can zhuzh it up a bit.
As long as you have these unresolved feelings for Evan,
I can't do this again.
Twist. He's got a girl, and it's not you.
He has no idea that you're into him.
If you want him to, you better make a move soon.
Did you borrow some of my Xanax?
No, of course not.
It seems like quite a few are missing.
You okay?
-I'm fine. -Oh.
Got back on my antidepressants,
and it didn't mix well with the alcohol.
So what's the deal
with this missing girl that you're looking for?
Why do you keep roping my sister
into these dangerous situations?
I can't control her actions any more than you can.
Your mom wanted you to tell us everything
that you know about Madison.
Look at this.
This is right after we saw your mom.
Right before she died.
Silas must've been at her house, waiting for her.
What if Silas is the reason that your mother died?
Adam.
Think he'll talk to us now?
We'll see.
I just want to say how much I appreciate
that you gave in and let my mother plan this party with you.
She said it was a real collaboration.
-Did she? -Mm-hmm.
Okay. Are you thinking buffet? Passed plates?
What do you prefer?
You know, I think a buffet.
Mmm, but passed plates lend such elegance to a party.
Makes it feel special.
Okay.
Ideas on music? Uh, a DJ? A band?
A DJ would be nice.
Or-- Or what about a swing band?
That would be really special, don't you think?
Why not?
Okay.
Uh, signature cocktail?
Callie?
You know, I think people like to order their go-tos.
Uh, sure, but they also like an experience.
Something special.
Sure.
Yeah.
Yep, a real collaboration.
Now, I know you said you wanted white lilies,
but I just thought these bright peonies were so--
Special?
Exactly!
Mariana.
You look nice.
Thanks.
I'm headed out
to Callie and Jamie's engagement party.
Ah.
Are you her maid of honor?
I don't know.
I mean, I kind of assume, but... she hasn't asked me.
So, uh, what are you up to tonight?
Uh, I thought I might try that new ramen place
on 3rd Street.
You don't like ramen.
I don't?
Don't tell me that this was your idea.
No. No. None of this was my idea.
Okay, how do you deal with Diane?
I just take the path of least resistance.
You stood up to her at your wedding.
Yeah, and now Eliza and I live out of the country.
How is her tour going? I wish she could be here.
Going good.
-How's Carter doing? -Finals.
Do you think Jesus and Emma are ever coming back?
Tell you what, they had better!
Who's with Mariana?
Evan.
I thought Mariana had something going on with Joaquin.
No, Joaquin is bad news.
-He is? Yeah.
What makes you say that?
Well, Joaquin is how she got involved
in all the shooting stuff in the first place.
Mariana's responsible for her own actions and choices.
Anyway, I think she's torn between the two of them.
Hi. Oh, I'm so glad you came.
Hey, I'm just happy to be invited. Thank you.
-Of course. You look good. -Thanks.
Mmm. I see Isaac's here.
So what was up with him at Douro the other night?
Um...
Mariana's been an incredible help to me.
Are you feeling better now?
Yes.
Feel as if I could live to be 100.
Of course, statistically,
there is only 18.9% chance of that happening.
So... Evan?
I felt bad.
I was all dressed up for your party,
and Evan had nowhere to go.
I hope it's okay that I brought him.
Oh, of course.
But is it going to be awkward with Joaquin?
Why would it be awkward?
So will there be any other big announcements tonight?
Like what?
Nothing. (chuckles)
I should bring these over to Evan.
-Hi. -Hi.
Don't worry, I won't leave your side all night.
What? You know, you don't have to babysit me.
I want you to talk to your friends. Have fun.
Yeah? You sure?
Mm-hmm. Yes. This is our party.
Yeah.
-Love you. -Love you.
I don't need this walker.
Yes, you do.
Here, have a seat.
This is Lena and Stef.
They're Brandon and Callie's mothers.
Ah!
Lena, Stef, this is my mother, Elaine.
She couldn't make it to Brandon and Eliza's wedding.
Sciatica. I couldn't handle the plane ride.
But if they'd gotten married at home
like I wanted them to,
I could have seen my only granddaughter get married.
But this one had other plans.
Okay, Mom. Um, why don't you stay here
and I'll go get you a plate?
If you don't mind.
Oh. No, of course not.
Thanks. Perfect.
You know, I always thought my Uncle Biff was gay.
But, of course, nobody came out in those days.
Biff had a drinking problem too.
He was a terrible boozer.
One time we went to a party
for my cousin Charlie and his wife, Lori.
Well, Charlie and Biff had this little retail business
back in Duluth,
and, ugh, those winters were colder than...
The first glass of champagne is said to affect you the most
because it contains the most bubbles,
which release carbon dioxide gas into the bloodstream,
thus giving you that instant buzz.
Hmm.
I... did not know that.
How do you know so much about so many different things?
When I was a kid, I didn't have many friends,
so I used to read my grandfather's Encyclopedia Britannicas.
I guess that makes me sound like a huge nerd.
Oh, uh, will you excuse me for a moment?
Of course.
Hey. I'm glad you came.
Yeah. I wasn't sure I should,
seeing as how your sister hates me.
She doesn't hate you.
Brought Evan, huh?
It was a last-minute thing.
He's not, like, my date or anything.
It's none of my business.
I'm gonna go have a drink.
Sorry I'm late.
So many cavities today! Why don't people floss?
Ah.
This is so romantic.
Oh, I gotta say hi to the bride-to-be. BRB.
Sumi's gonna get the fever.
-The fever? -Wedding fever.
The white dress, something blue,
puppies wearing tutus and tuxes.
What weddings are you going to?
I'm just saying, she just moved in,
and now this is gonna get her all riled up,
and next thing you know,
she's backing me into a proposal.
You're not doing Isaac any favors
by not confronting him
about taking Mariana's medication.
Yeah, but what if he didn't do it?
We all saw him the other night.
He was definitely on something.
You never confronted Mom.
You even bought her booze.
And that was a mistake,
which you always pointed out.
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