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Its been aride, you guys.
An ode to the crying men on ‘This Is Us’
There is dancing and love and there is cake.
We deserve the cake.
The great Ka-Toby wedding is finally upon us.
Everyone seems the appropriate amount of stressed.
He doesnt need to worry, though, because her brothers have it all under control.
Seriously, whoever decided that Kevin and Randall would be Kates wedding planners is a genius.
It was supposed to be Jacks Daytona Beach shirt.
Do I buy that Kate would leave something so important up to Toby to take care of?
However, it leads to Kate screaming, I know Im weird, Randall!
in a scene that feels so true to these siblings, its almost like they are teens again.
Everyone knows that this day will be hard for Kate.
Poor Rebecca feels like a walking reminder of Kates loss.
She plans to stay out of Kates way for fear of upsetting her simply by breathing.
They hit up all of Kate and Jacks old haunts in an effort to find the bride.
Did Kevin allow Kate to spend her time taking care of him instead of taking care of herself?
Did they both fail as brothers?)
and humor (no, Kevin does not feel better after playing this game, Randall).
Kevin and Randall just miss Kate at the old ice cream shop where their dad used to take her.
Since that wont do, Kate drives on, attempting to deal with her Jack feelings.
She ends up calling Rebecca.
Yes, we finally see Old Jack!
Old but still dreamy, thank goodness.
Its a little manipulative, but worth it to see Jack and Kate get to share a dance.
She needs to make room for Toby.
She finally scatters her fathers remaining ashes.
When Kate walks back to her car, her brothers are waiting for her.
The Sterling K. Brown and Justin Hartley Comedy Duo is tremendous.
Kate isnt the only one dealing with wedding-day drama; theres also Toby and his parents.
(Wendie Malick and Dan Lauria?
Bless you, Dan Fogelman!)
They never agree on anything, but neither of them think Toby should marry Kate.
They remember the deep depression Toby fell into after his first failed marriage.
They remember the missing work and the drawn curtains and the hiding-under-the-covers.
Theres also Deja drama.
Sinceher mother asked to be stripped of all parental rights, Deja has been less sullen and more angry.
Enter Zoe, Beths cousin and the wedding photographer.
Its about time we met some of Beths family, and Zoe doesnt disappoint.
Isnt it amazing howThis Is Usintroduces new characters that feel as if weve known them all along?
The story is enough to make Deja put on a dress for the wedding, but not much else.
Beth will take it!
Finally, the wedding is upon us.
Kate and Rebecca share a wonderful scene that brings their season-long journey full circle.
Oh, its so lovely.
A little too happy for this show, if you know what I mean.
Deja gets angry and leaves.
Then Kevin gives his aforementioned toast.
(Most of Kevins toast is about Kevin, which feels on-brand.)
He calls her Katie-girl, so,you know.
And thats whenThis Is Usdeploys its new trick: We jump into the future again.
Its a year-ish from now.
Yes, Beths cousin Zoe.
Its just like the depressive episode his parents described.
Back at the wedding, Randall and Beth realize Deja is gone.
We find her outside the venue with a baseball bat, smashing in the windshield of Randalls car.
We flash forward, this time back to Future Randall and Older Tess.
Older Tess isnt ready.
Future Randall says he isnt either.
Still, what an ominous note to leave us with.
Until season three arrives, speculations are most welcome.
