TEXT: [The episode opens with Ted and Blake exiting a free clinic. Ted looks like he's about to collapse; he appears to be in a state of shock.] Ted: You obsessed about it, you fantasized about it. You finally hear the news... Blake: Take a deep breath. Ted: All you can think about is why me? How could this happen, how could... how can I be... Negative? Blake: Luck? Ted: Such a luck. [He sees a couple over to the side crying over receiving bad news - and Ted's got survivor's guilt written all over his face.] Blake: So what's next? Ted: Job, I guess. I became quite adept at cleaning toilets back at rehab. Polished that porcelain so bright you could see your face - before you puked. Blake: Let me ask you. If you could do anything in the world, what would it be? Ted: Well - you'd laugh. Blake: Try me. Ted: I've always wanted to sing opera. Back in college, I even took some lessons. Instructor said I wasn't half bad. Of course I was paying him. Blake: So sing! Ted: What, are you kidding? That was just a dream. What I need is something practical. Blake: No, what you need is something you love, something that'll make you feel good. [Emmett, Michael and Brian are walking along Liberty Avenue, apparently coming from the gym. Emmett grabs his own imaginary love handles.] Emmett: So I've been going to the gym religiously - Brian: Is that why you were kneeling in the steam room? Emmett: I gotta get back in shape! Michael: You look fine, Em. Emmett: FINE? Just "fine"?! Fine's fine for you two. You each have a husband. [Brian gives him that look.] Emmett: Wife? Partner? Passing acquaintance? Anyway, for those of us adrift on the sea of singledom, it's "Sparkle, Neely sparkle!" [Emmett's journey comes to an abrupt halt when he catches sight of Ted and Blake.] Emmett
SUMMARY:
Brian warns Justin about his involvement with Cody and the Pink Posse. Ted continues to push his friends away as he begins a new job. Vic and Rodney decide to move in together.