And one that seems to be falling out of it, too.

“It’s heavier and more melancholy in tone,” says creator Dan Fogelman.

“But it’s beautiful.”

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We’re going to explore a different version of them in the weeks to come.

(Let us pause to process that ominous-sounding quote.)

The Jan. 24 episode ended with Sophie agreeing to meet him so they can continue that doorway drop-by chat.

“This picks up with them continuing this strained conversation,” says Fogelman.

“It’s intense, it’s funny, it’s very charming.

They’re very good together.”

For much more with Fogelman on last week’s episode and what’s to come,click here.

To hear what Ventimiglia and Moore had to say about the funeral scene, clickhereandhere.

And to find out what Hartley thought about Kevin’s romantic shocker, click here.