The Engagement Ring Dilemma
from Valentine's Day
Written by Katherine Fugate, Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein
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: I saw you on TV this morning. “Love is the most shocking act left on the planet.” That should be on a bumper sticker.
REED: Happy Valentine’s Day.
JULIA: Thank you - but don’t try to deflect. How did it go?
REED: Does anyone have any confidence in me? She said yes.
JULIA: Yay! That’s amazing. How much did she love that ring?
REED: She thought it was a beautiful ring, just not the right ring.
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