(momentous music)
- Thank you guys so much for coming.
My brother Steve decided to visit last minute.
- And remember, he still doesn't know we're broken up.
- So, if he mentions anything about us--
- nothing's changed. You're still together.
We get it.
- I don't get it.
I'm a terrible liar. Why don't you just tell him?
- Well, it's complicated.
We're kinda best friends.
- Yo! What?
- Okay, from home, relax.
- And he's kind of protective.
- And the three of us are super close,
and we figured it'd be easier to act normal here
with you guys.
- Easier for who?
I'm having flashbacks of my parents' divorce right now.
- Okay, just keep it upbeat so that he sees
- nothing's really changed.
- Should be pretty easy.
You guys are still finishing other sentences.
- [Group] Steve!
- Hey, it's my favorite people!
- Hey, I'm Aidan's best friend and wingman.
- Hi.
So, Steve, how was the drive?
- Oh, the drive was okay.
- Hey man. You okay?
- Mm-hmm.
No, no, I'm not.
Sorry, I didn't want to do this here,
but Javi and I,
we're done.
- So, I think we're gonna...
- Yeah, we're gonna let you guys catch up.
- (sobbing) They didn't have to leave.
I'm so sorry, I just feel like I'm coming apart.
- No, don't be sorry. It's okay.
I know exactly how you feel.
- How could you know how this feels?
I mean, you two are just perfect for each other.
- We just feel for you, that's all.
What happened?
- Well, I guess we were kind of like,
you know, like fighting all the time.
But conflict is healthy, right?
- It can be.
- Depending on the fighting.
- Well, you guys never fight.
- Well, actually, not fighting doesn't mean
that things are perfect all the time.
- Okay, but fighting all the time doesn't mean
things are great, either.
- Oprah says that your partner is supposed to be a mirror
and force you to confront your shadow self,
so conflict is necessary.
But you guys just weirdly complete each other.
- We sure do.
- Like yin and yang.
- That was crazy.
- Par for the course with those two.
- Do you think that they're gonna-
- Get back together? No clue.
- Speaking of having no clue, I have a question to ask you.
I have no idea how this is gonna land,
so just be honest, like...brutally.
- Taylor, what?
- There's an event at Alpha Sig tonight.
I know how you feel about the Alphas,
but it would mean a lot to me if you came.
- What is it?
- I don't really know, but it's a big deal.
They told us to bring a date and look good,
which, obviously, no stress.
- Hey, I can look nice. I know how to clean up.
- So, is that a yes?
- It's a fine.
- Fine.
She said fine!
- I am so lucky to have you guys.
I mean, seriously, you give me hope.
- Happy to help. We're just glad that you're here.
- Lily, do...
do we know that guy?
- No, I don't think so.
Tell us more about Javi.
- Uh, yeah, we do.
We went to camp with him.
Wait, what was his name?
- That's Wes?
- Yes, Wes! Wes Adams.
Wes Adams!
- [Lily] Oh my god.
- Hey, long time no see!
- Steve? Hi.
Wow! How have you been?
- Much better now that I'm visiting Lily!
Oh, and her boyfriend.
Do you know Aidan?
- No, we haven't officially met,
but heard a lot about you.
- So, you two talk a lot, apparently?
- We're just, we're lab partners.
- Just lab partners.
- Oh my god. You're lab partners!
That's amazing!
- It is amazing. It's fantastic.
- Okay, this feels weird now.
- Yeah, I gotta run,
but it's great seeing you, and see you in class.
- Wes, wait--
- Am I missing something?
- Do you think tonight is initiation?
- They told us to bring dates.
That's got to be a good thing, right?
- Unless they want our dates to see our rejection
as a final twist of the knife.
- Plus ones were mandatory.
Where's yours?
- Hey.
You came.
You look,
I mean...wow.
- Don't act so surprised. You told me to dress up.
- What's up, everyone? How are you doing?
Welcome, future Alphas and your significant friends,
to the night of all nights...initiation!
- Whoo! Yeah!
- Enjoy yourselves, grab a drink,
and everyone here without a date can see themselves out.
Ooh.
Sorry, Charlie. It's 7:00 PM.
- Wait, seriously?
You're just gonna kick him out, like, right now?
- Nobody leaves a real Alpha hanging.
Everyone else who followed the rules,
make sure you have a great time,
because this will be a night you will never forget.
Cheers. - Yeah!
- Wow, you didn't tell me how much
was riding on my presence?
What's next? A sacrificial lamb?
Naked wrestling?
- Can you keep your disdain to a minimum? I'm not in yet.
- Right, just one more gauntlet.
- Glad to see you, man, but I got some stuff to do,
so I'm just gonna go. - Where are you going?
Thought we were gonna see a movie.
- Maybe you should invite Wes
since you three are such great friends.
- We're not inviting Wes. Can we talk about this later?
- So, there's something to talk about?
- Can we change the subject, please?
- Guess I spoke too soon about you two never fighting.
- We're not fighting.
- Not yet, but you are sounding a little possessive.
- Maybe I'd sound a little less possessive
if you told me that your lab partner's
your ex camp fling.
- (gasps) You had a fling with Wes?! Lily!
- It's not like I'm the only one who's meeting people!
- (gasps) Aidan!
- But him?
Really? Him?
- Maybe I should let you guys talk.
- No, stay.
You interrogating me right now in front of my brother
is really not fair or cool.
- Well, it's fine. We're all family.
- No, we're not.
- What do you mean?
- We broke up. - What?
- Yeah, and clearly since Lily's already moved on,
I'm just gonna go.
- So, what was the worst part about pledging?
Feel free to really, like, go into detail.
- She's kidding.
She knows that we can't talk about that stuff.
- What? I was just trying to start a conversation.
What else am I supposed to talk about?
- Do what everyone else does. Talk about yourself.
- Hey, look.
It's the pledge that almost died in the back of my car.
- It's Lyle.
Yeah, hi.
- Right, Lyle.
So, any other near death experiences?
- Well, actually-
- Sorry, she, her sense of humor's really off tonight.
Dude, what did I just say?!
- Dude, no one's gonna know.
- No one's gonna know what?
- Who's winning the Super Bowl. We're placing bets.
- Dude, you're a really bad liar.
No secrets between brothers, right?
- Yeah, he is a really bad liar.
Sorry, he was just covering for me.
I was just talking about how no one's
gonna know we kissed before this,
but I guess our secret's out.
We kissed.
- Yeah, I really don't believe you.
I assume this is way more of a friend situation.
- Well, it's not.
- Wow, happy to see you managed to get a real date,
let alone a kiss.
Welcome to the family.
Okay, Alpha Sig, the time is upon us.
Everyone go ahead and tell your dates goodnight.
The next time they see you, you'll be Alphas.
Let's go.
- Thanks for saving me.
- I mean, if this is what you really want,
I guess you deserve it.
- Would you kiss me again once I'm an Alpha?
- I don't know, I hope so.
But just in case.
- I have to go.
- You should have just told me, you know?
- I know, but I just assumed Aidan would've told you
when he was ready and-
- Well, he's never gonna be able to break that news,
I mean, not never, but I'm sure he's still
holding out hope, as am I.
But I mean, should I be? Because Wes Adams...
What is going on there?
- Honestly, I have no idea what I'm doing.
- Yes, you do.
- You're not disappointed?
- Are you joking?
I didn't expect you and Aidan to be together forever,
and I'm proud of you.
- Are you sure you don't wanna stay the whole weekend?
- No, you've got enough to deal with right now,
and I'm gonna be fine.
I'll go to Mom's and she'll make me dinner,
and I won't mention it.
- Thanks. Love you, bro.
- I love you, sis.
(moody music)
- Listening to moody music and making art alone
on a Friday night?
- Pretty pathetic, huh?
- Yeah.
Well, I had the same idea,
but it's slightly less pathetic for me
because I just got dumped.
Shouldn't you be in stage two by now?
- What's stage two?
- Starting to see what's out there.
- I was, but I guess I'm now back in stage one.
- The old one step forward two steps back dance.
- Today, I was sent about a mile back.
I think Lily's ready to move on.
- Welcome back to stage one.
At least you're in not exactly good company, but company.
- If I had to be with someone,
well, I think it could be a lot worse.
- I have an idea.
How about we try being slightly less depressing?
Do you wanna get out of here?
- Sure. Why not?
- Hey.
I'm sorry about today.
- You should have just told me you were back together.
- No, we're not. We're not back together.
It was just a misunderstanding.
- Didn't look like a misunderstanding.
- No, I know.
My brother didn't know and we just kinda broke the news.
In retrospect, it was a dumb plan.
- So, you're sure you're not just trying
to keep your options open?
I'm kind of tired of getting jerked around here.
- Wes, I like you. I do.
It's just...Aidan's important to me, and I just think
we should keep things on the DL for a little longer.
- I'm telling you, Ari's Pizza Shack is the best there is.
- Yeah, but Ari isn't even an Italian name,
and why is it in a shack?
- Just trust me, okay?
Aidan? What's--?
Come on, let's go.
- [Announcer] Next time on "Together Forever"--
- He just pocketed that guy's donation. That's a felony.
- We started dating after my parents divorce.
- One of them is the love of your life.
If you do nothing, you risk losing them both.
- Aidan! Wes! What are you guys doing?
- Just talking to your new boyfriend.
- He is not my boyfriend.
- I'm not?