Katherine Fugate

Reed shares the news of his engagement proposal with his close friend Julia, revealing that while his girlfriend said yes, she didn't like the ring. Julia offers support and contemplates making a grand romantic gesture of her own by surprising her boyfriend in San Francisco. The two friends share a moment of vulnerability and encouragement regarding their respective romantic lives.

Julia tries to convince her boyfriend, Harrison, to stay in town for Valentine's Day instead of flying to San Francisco for work. As they prepare for their day, Julia explains the social pressure and 'cosmic bitch-slap' that the holiday represents for single people.

In the back seat of a car, Janice and Alex's attempt at a romantic encounter is repeatedly interrupted by Janice's neuroses and the smell of delivery food. The mood shifts abruptly when Janice realizes that their impending life changes mean they should break up instead of moving forward. Alex is left blindsided and heartbroken as Janice explains her need for them to find themselves separately.