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Jacob is anxious as he prepares to go to Briana’s, but his anxiety fades when he sees her. They talk about Amy as they eat, and Jacob reveals the many times Amy dropped him into anxiety-inducing social settings. Briana expresses surprise that Amy didn’t understand Jacob’s anxiety disorder. They discuss their previous relationships and the way their former partners hurt them. Benny comes into the room, so Briana snuggles with Jacob to give the impression they’re dating. When Benny’s gone, they agree to “be harmless” to each other, referencing the Hippocratic oath.
After three weeks of dating, Jacob takes Briana to his home. Briana loves how neat it is and admires the beauty of his plant room. However, when she sees his bedroom, she has romantic thoughts and realizes she’s falling for Jacob. As they prepare to go to Amy and Jeremiah’s engagement party, Briana offers Jacob a hug. Briana enjoys the hug, but she worries that Jacob wishes she were Amy.
Briana gives Jacob a difficult code phrase as they arrive at his family’s home for Amy and Jeremiah’s engagement party. When Amy and Jeremiah approach them, Briana is immediately on guard when Amy makes a comment about Jacob’s capacity to be in a relationship.
By Abby Jimenez