Synopsis of The Anti-Natalie Intervention
Written by TK
Elena, Julie and Meghan have the boys across the hall moving their furniture around without their shirts on. Aren't the boys pretty? Felicity comes over. The boys have to go to class. Sean comes running in because he wants to film the girls' reaction to when Noel walks in shortly thereafter and shows them his wedding ring.
Felicity tells Javier that Noel married his cousin, Natalie. Javier says that Natalie always does terrible things. Felicity wants dirt on Natalie to tell Noel to convince him he made a mistake. Javier doesn't have much, but mentions Natalie was arrested once.
Everyone is hanging out, talking about Noel's marriage. Some people think they should intervene, some people think they should just leave him alone. Felicity points out that it's not just the marriage that worries her, it's the fact that Noel is dropping out of college.
Elena and Tracy are making out in bed. Tracy stops it because it's getting too hot and heavy. Elena is frustrated.
Sean asks Elena if she would ever cheat on Tracy. Like she would answer that on tape.
Julie complains to Sean about Elena always asking about her biological dad. She sticks to her story that she got tested, wasn't a match, and got to know her dad a little before he died.
Ben tells Felicity that his dad called and wants to see him 'cause he's in town. Ben is not psyched to see his dad. Felicity tries to stay hopeful about the situation.
Julie is telling Elena that she doesn't want to talk about it as they're walking down the hall of a classroom building. Finn (cute guy from across the hall) stops them and say he feels rejected because they haven't asked him to move furniture recently. He asks them to come out with him and his roommates tonight, but they can't because they have to study. He asks Elena if she has a boyfriend. She says no.
Richard plans an intervention over at the girls' apartment. It's the Anti-Natalie Intervention. Noel comes over, they ask him what he's doing, he defends Natalie and then walks out, saying he's going to Germany for October-fest and isn't sure if he wants to see any of them ever again.
Felicity goes over to Noel's apartment and convinces him to talk to her. She apologizes for what happened earlier. She says she just freaked out because she remembers the old Noel, the one with the four-year plan. She says she understands that people changed. She says that everyone sends their congratulations, and they want to have a celebratory dinner and get to know Natalie better.
Ben meets his dad at a restaurant. Things are awkward.
Elena and Tracy are studying. The doorbell rings and Elena answers it. It's Finn. Elena doesn't want to let him in 'cause he'll see Tracy. Finn asks her to dinner. She says she can't, but asks him to lunch tomorrow instead.
Ben's dad tells Ben that he's started a 12-step program. Ben's dad wants to make amends with Ben (step #9). Ben is upset that his dad is here just because it's a step in his program. Ben tells his dad that he's glad he called.
Noel is looking at his old four-year plan while Natalie dresses. She looks at his book and laughs that he was such a geek. She gives him a shirt to wear because it will make him look cool.
The gang is setting up for the dinner. Richard says he's still thinks Natalie is a harpy. Ben comes in and tells Felicity that things went okay with his dad and he's going to see him again tomorrow night. Noel and Natalie arrive.
Everyone is sitting around having drinks and Natalie is talking their amazing trip to Cuba and how day after tomorrow they're going to Germany. Richard is still being kinda rude to her, but everyone else is covering up for him. As Natalie talks about not having a plan, never living in the same city for more than two years, and how money always works itself out, Noel starts to sweat more and more and look uncomfortable. He gets up to go the bathroom and stumbles. Once in the bathroom, he stares at himself in the mirror and splashes cold water on his face. Javier comes over with a gift. When Natalie excuses herself to answer her cell phone (in French), Javier shows everyone else that the gift is a first aid kit. Natalie goes to write something down about her phone call and comes across the intervention form. She asks for her coat and leaves. Noel comes out of the bathroom and asks where Natalie went.
They're cleaning up after dinner. Javier is on the phone with relatives trying to track down Natalie. Felicity feels awful. Noel comes back in saying he couldn't find her. He asks Felicity if he can talk to her.
Felicity and Noel are out in the hallway. Noel explains how Natalie came along when he was panicking about starting his last year of college, and how she made it easy to forget about the rest of the world. He realizes now, however, that he has to end it. He wants to go back to college and his friends. He tells Felicity that he misses her. She says she misses him too.
Elena is getting ready for her date with Finn. She says that she's waiting for a sign from God that this is not a good idea. She asks Julie to come with her. Julie says no. She says she needs Julie as a buffer. Anyway, Finn will probably be an idiot and then she can just happily carry on with Tracy. But just in case, she needs Julie as a buffer.
Ben meets his dad. His dad gives him a CD as a gift. They get coffee. His dad says something about coming back to NY more often and Ben lashes out, telling his dad not to say he'll do something if he's not really going to. His dad apologizes, and then says he regrets not being there for Ben's childhood. He can't imagine what would have been more important than watching his son grow up. Ben holds his dad's hand to comfort him.
Finn is not an idiot. In fact, he's pre-law. Elena is having a great time on the date, and Julie is sitting there feeling like a third wheel. Finn goes to get more pizza and Julie tries to leave, but Elena won't let her.
Noel is on the phone, still trying to find Natalie. She gets home and is still upset. She won't talk to him. As she packs a bag, he starts apologizing for his friends, and then starts saying how he sort of agrees with them. Finally, he says maybe they shouldn't be married. She punches him and walks out the door.
Ben comes to Felicity and says his dad got tickets to the Yankees game and asks her if she wants to go. She says she'd love to.
Noel needs a lawyer, so Elena introduces him to Finn. Finn tries to give Noel some advice about annulments and divorces, but Noel is just being irrational. Felicity advises Noel to calm down. Finn has to go to class. Elena walks him out. Sean tells Noel he can stay at the loft. He'll even give him the first night free.
Elena, Julie and Finn are hanging out listening to music. Julie leaves, and Finn tries to kiss Elena. Just as he leans in, the picture of Elena and Tracy that's on the dresser fall off. Elena is amazed, tells Finn she has a boyfriend, and runs off. She runs to Tracy, who's in class. She drags him out of class, tells him she believes in God, and kisses him.
Natalie comes home with pizza for breakfast. Noel is cold to her and is packing. She says she supposes there are papers to sign. He says he found a good web site about annulments, and he'll take care of it. She asks how his eye is, and he says Javier's wedding gift came in handy. She seduces him. Then end up in bed kissing.
Elena is in the bathroom brushing her teeth when Finn and Julie walk in. Julie kisses Finn goodbye and he leaves. Elena says Julie is an impressive buffer. Julie says she doesn't want any of Elena's attitude and walks out.
Ben and Felicity are waiting for Ben's dad. He never shows up. Ben is upset, saying this is just like his whole childhood. Felicity says it's different, because now he has her.
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