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This Is Ussure loves symmetry in its storytelling.
Plus, Adult Baby Jack is back and hes having a baby.
Even the characters on this show ache for these clean, orderly distinctions.
You know, that whole turning lemons into lemonade thing.
So what do they decide to do on the one-year anniversary of that speech?
They go to see Dr. K. Im always here for Gerald McRaneys dulcet tones.
He knows its not his best work.
Back in the present day, were dealing with more tragedy than joy at the moment.
And cake, obviously.
), Rebecca really has no choice but to share her change of heart regarding the clinical trial.
She makes it sound like she and Miguel made this decision, but Kevin is immediately suspicious.
This fight between Randall and Kevin is so fucking intense, guys.
It amps up the intensity in all the best ways.
There is one quick thing that interrupts this fight.
She is always showing up when the Pearsons are being Peak Pearson.
Randall walks out and Kevin stands around stewing.
Unfortunately, she really needs to talk to Kevin at this exact moment.
Like,reallyneeds to talk to him.
That man with the horse and the annoying daughter?
And guys, Madison is pregnant.
And two, what is the long line?
Thats not a line.
He tells Madison that shes given up on the father before hes had a chance to be himself.
My doctor is nice and all but she has no time to dole out heartfelt advice ad nauseam.
She has patients to see and vaginas to swab!
What is this madness!
She doesnt expect anything from Kevin.
Guys, this mans head is spinning.
Justin Hartley portrays this so well without a single word.
By which I mean, he looks like hes gonna barf.
Id run in the opposite direction, but not these boys!
If you thought they got into it before, hold onto your butts.
Basically, think of the meanest things Randall and Kevin could ever say to each other.
Thats what they say!
Kevin completely nails Randall for wanting to save their mother to ease his guilt.
That Randall thinks he knows whats best because he stayed behind after their dad died and played martyr.
Randall couldnt do that.
He tells Kevin that their dad died ashamed of him!
That Jack was ashamed of Kevin and proud of Randall and Kevin cant stand that.
That is truly thedirtiest.
And we havent even gotten to the moment when Randall tells Kevin that hes a shit actor.
We needed this kind ofheaton this show.
How big can a persons eyes get, because mine have reached the limit.
Randall gets in his car and leaves.
Hes tired of doubting himself Kevin is all in.
And he finds out on his one-year sober anniversary.
I am very happy for this tall man!
Two big things to note: First, he is wearing a wedding band in the future.
So be on the lookout for the mystery of Kevins Future Wife.
The second item of note: Older Kevin lovingly (?)
pats Older Randall on the back.
Hopefully that means these two make up eventually.
What a thing that could be!
There is one moment of semi-joy in the present-day timeline.
), he tells Kate he wants to have another baby.
He wants them to adopt.
She rushes into the hospital room where Adult Baby Jack and Lucy are having their child.
She has a niece.
And her name is Hope.
Sometimes this show really just cant help itself.
