He promised to be an ace husband and father, and he is delivering.

But its not all fun and games for all three little ones.

I have three really good friends, he says.

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Thats a lot, and they all came to my party.

Maybe theyshouldthink about having more.

But now Jacks the one whos not so convinced.

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Even so, shes clearly grateful for his earnest effort here.

Brace for emotional impact, everyone.

They do this saccharine exchange of fiance/fiancee title teases, but even they know its much too much.

Kate doesnt like it, like, at all.

She draws the line at the drumstick-slinging session and calls Toby to pick her up ASAP.

Its a joke, he says of his workplace.

You know it, and I know it.

Thats why youre quitting.

Kate tells him thats not gonna happen, but Duke insists it is.

Im in Cabin 13 when youre ready, he blithely informs her, above her protestations.

Will she cave to this curiosity?

And what is it with Kate and these bossy boys anyway?!

But which one should he choose?

Its not Sloane or Olivia who really holds the key to his heart, its Sophie.

I never should have let you get away.

Parentheses, you look amazing, by the way, end parentheses, period.

Its enough to get her attention.

She agrees to meet him for coffee and see what happens from there.

Of course, its not going to be casual.

Or is this a moment of respite from pain that theybothneeded to have together?

Seeing how important it is to him, Randall of course obliges.

He might not get the contract he wants, but this is bigger than that.

This is a dream come true, William says to thank him.