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Epilogue suggests finality a neat bow to be wrapped onLove Lifes gift of a season.

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Hes learned from his mistakes and knows for certain now that love takes work and constant commitment.

He just has to put in the effort to light the fire.

The saga of Marcus has continually prodded at the question of who this man is.

Marcus knows himself deep down but is just scared to admit it.

Its a promising first draft, Trae says, but the words dont feel like Marcus.

Thats not the guy he wants to portray in his novel but thats the real him.

But money and success dont guarantee happiness.

Namely, that hes too busy to be there for Mia.

But he isnt making the same mistakes this time.

When theres something wrong, he doesnt run away anymore.

And if that involves ditching the important work party and getting way too hammered, then so be it.

And even just having a plate to step up to made him as lucky as a person can get.

They lie down smiling, and I found myself smiling, too.

The first season was, admittedly, a bit rough.

Anna Kendrick was a fine enough star, but the show never really had a sense of purpose.

At first, I wasnt so sure.

Its proved that the rom-com is most certainly not dead.

But its not about him, Ola says; it was just a product of her imagination.

Maybe Marcus should pitch ascathing op-edabout it.

Marcus was readingthis New YorkTimesprofile of Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIin case you were wondering.

All right, my love?

Now heres the big question: Who would your pick be for next seasons lead?

Ill go with Manny Jacinto; that man is destined to lead a rom-com.