This episode kicks off with the best song ever!

Okay, it wasn’t this song, but it should have been. Because tonight is THE night!

But, let’s back up because everybody is indeed feeling fine in this episode. Mel has obvs bounced back from her D&C (😭) because she is jamming out and cookin’ up a storm. Please take a look at the stack of pancakes on this table.

And she tells Jack:

Just a hunch… I think Mel might be eating her feelings.

Anyway, as the boys of *NSYNC taught us Now is the time for us to reunite, which is why Mel is off to hang out with Vern. It’s nice to see these two together again. And he takes the occasion to invite her back to the clinic.

Okay, I’m not a doctor, but I feel like this is a pretty terrible way to try to deal with grief. Won’t she be dealing with lots of pregnant people? Work is important for paying bills; it doesn’t fix your life. Then again, no one in this town seems to work very much. (See, for example: Brie.)

Wait, that’s not true… there is one guy who is so hard at work he’s working three jobs! Brady, despite being homeless, is over-employed at this point.

First, he’s an undercover informant (again?). I still don’t think this is super legal, but ooooookay.

Are you just allowed to secretly tape people for evidence in a criminal case if you’re not, you know, law enforcement? Do you not need training to wear a wire? Shouldn’t they maybe plan this a tiny bit more? Doesn’t matter because, like *NSYNC said, Brady is here To make you people scream. And he does it by l showing his chest again…

…and again.

Okay, we get it — Brady didn’t have pancakes for breakfast. But that’s only because he doesn’t have time to eat. He is working all the damn time. Look at this.

The man has 54 unread messages! Who is texting Brady? His GF just broke up with him; his only friend, Jeb, is dead (RIP, Jeb). Why so many texts? Is it just Old Navy reminding him to use his Super Cash before it expires?

Shady Brady is also making sure the weed people are set up for some free glamping, which is super considerate.

This was Jack’s idea because

Does Jack have memory loss? This WAS him like three weeks ago (time moves sooo slow in VR! Is Charmaine still pregnant?) when his. house. burned. down.

Anyway, I think one of those texts on Brady’s phone was Lizzie asking what to wear on her first day at her new job. (Remember when they connected at the town fair? They definitely exchanged LinkedIn handles.) And the advice he gave her was dress for the job you want to have. Check this outfit out!

She is taking this promotion SERIOUSLY, and I just have one question: What shoes do you wear with a tweed shorts-suit?

One thing’s for sure — she is definitely outranking Denny professionally, who is sounding a bit more like when he first turned up in VR.

I can’t wait to see Denny in a pair of mechanic coveralls. Do they sell those at Old Navy? Maybe he and Brady can carpool.

Anyway, Brady is so busy with his three jobs (he’s also in charge of running construction on the glamping site), that Brie now has time to go back to work — LOLZ! I’m kidding! Brie’s hanging out at home with her new bestie and doing a great job convincing us of her passion for sports.

Using the word “sir” indictates a real level of disgust.

Despite her burning passion for the big game, Brie uses this opportunity to finally make a move… and ask Mike to join her company softball team.

What was happening at this bachelor party? Now, I cannot line dance, but how wild was this trip to Tennessee? Also, how big is this company that it is both located near enough to VR for her to commute to (ha!) but also has enough people for a softball team?

Alright, forget I said anything about these logistics and let *NSYNC carry you away…

everything’s gonna be alright/
Just get up, feel the flow/
And here we go

Muriel has moved in with Cameron, and it’s super chill, as she tells the ladies at the sewing circle. Cameron makes steak for dinner (super normal weeknight meal) regals her with a fascinating story about being mostly naked in front of his whole school (as you do with a co-worker/housemate), and then she KISSES HIM!

Go Muriel!!!

Now, I don’t want to have notes on this, but DHC immediately follows the kiss by saying:

What exactly is the code of ethics at the clinic? Because two seconds ago you were talking about being in your underwear. You also danced with this woman at work. So, where’s the line, Cam? Also couldn’t Muriel just quit? She literally VOLUNTEERED her way into this gig. Anyway, because she’s a queen, he has a great comeback.

I am rooting so hard for this woman.

BTW, remember when she made a play for doc? Maybe she should think twice about going for Doc 2.0. No, scratch that. Don’t think, Muriel. Just feel free and feel the rhythm.

Besides, Doc has bigger fish to fry (see what I did there?) because Rose (who?) wants to come for a visit (what?) tomorrow (why?) and it’s time he asks her the question that’s definitely been keeping me up at night.

So, I’m guessing he’s gonna call in sick tomorrow. Muriel and Cam should just Keep dancin’ all night long/until the break of dawn.