Debbie sits in her apartment, the weight of her choices pressing down on her. Pasco's charm and their shared history call to her, but Felix's steady presence and understanding offer a stark contrast. Aria barges in, armed with grocery bags, determined to cheer Debbie up.
"Let's cook!" Aria exclaims.
Debbie hesitates but agrees. The comedic disaster that follows is almost too much: Aria mixes up salt for sugar,burns the rice, and eventually sets off the fire alarm while attempting to flambé dessert. As they laugh uncontrollably on the floor, Aria's words hit home:
"Deb, maybe what you need isn't a man. Maybe you need a new recipe for life."